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By: AJE Recruiting Specialist
The poor economy has intensified the appeal of online universities, an affordable and convenient option for people changing careers or supplementing an existing one.
Recent statistics show the number of students enrolled in online universities has soared dramatically. According to the 2010 report about Online Education in the United States, enrollment rose by almost one million students from a year earlier. About 5.6 million students were enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2009.
Choosing an online school is no easier than applying for traditional colleges. There are many factors to consider that will affect your final decision. After you've settled on a group of schools, here are a few tips you can use to narrow down your choices and find the right one:
- Compare tuition and fees. The cost of classes at online schools varies but is typically a few hundred dollars per credit hour, with each class consisting of three credit hours. For example, the University of Phoenix, a nationwide provider of education with the second-largest student body in the nation, charges about $715 per credit hour if you're seeking a Master's degree. Be wary of hidden fees including application and material fees, which can rise into the hundreds. If you're earning a degree instead of taking a few classes, you'll want to tally up the entire cost of the degree. Typically the online college will provide this for you in an information packet.
- Check to ensure classes are accredited. In the US, there are many independent, nonprofit accreditors. The Department of Education maintains a list of nationally recognized accreditors, which includes both regional and national accreditation agencies. Most online schools have regional accreditation with one of several agencies that also accredit traditional colleges. If you are taking online classes to satisfy a pre-requisite at a traditional school, it's important you contact the latter to find out if the online class will be accepted.
- Go to online forums for advice. There is no better opinion than a person who has already been through the process. Post questions to get answers about the best online colleges and how to manage workload.
- Read each class description thoroughly. Some online classes aren't entirely virtual and require you to come in and take tests or meet for labs. If you're out of area and can't make the drive, these classes won't be convenient for you.
- Check your potential school's ranking. The Online Education Database uses eight metrics including acceptance rate, financial aid, student-faculty ratio, retention rate, and years accredited to rank the hundreds of online colleges. Overall results can be found here.
- Search the available programs. Often an online college has a limited number of degrees or classes to offer, since some degrees require hands-on training at traditional colleges. Phlebotomists, for example, could not get their degree online. But advanced business degrees like MBAs can be acquired virtually. In fact, this appears to be the venue of choice for many professionals who don't have time to attend class in person.
- Research the class or degree program's time investment. Often a specific class will have a footnote estimating how many hours off the computer will be spent studying. It's a myth that online programs are easier. Be prepared to work very hard for your degree and to put in as much time, if not more, than at a traditional college.
- Take note of how the classes are presented. Is it a podcast, a pre-recorded session, or a live video lecture? Every online college is different and don't prescribe to any set method. If you aren't prepared to log on for a scheduled class, look for an institution with flexible courses that can be accessed anytime.
- Check to see if the class is structured or relaxed. Some online classes are organized just like a traditional college, where you attend each day, turn in assignments promptly, and participate in real-time communication. Others require more work offline and offer lengthier tests or papers. You should know which environment you operate best in.
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A clean house doesn't have to come with chemical residue and loads of bleach. There are plenty of ways to keep surfaces looking like new without the harsh and expensive products found in the grocery store. Natural products are often just as effective and tend to be much safer for households with young children and pets. If you just bought a home for sale in Irvine and want to give it a thorough clean, here are four easy cleaning recipes using products you probably already have lying around.
1. Homemade Glass Cleaner
• 2 cups distilled or filtered water
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 10 drops essential oil of choice (optional)
Mix all ingredients in an empty, clean spray bottle. Use as needed to clean windows or glass surfaces, and wipe dry with a microfiber cloth.
2. Natural Drain Cleaner
• ½ cup baking soda
• ½ cup white vinegar
• 10 cups boiling water
Pour baking soda down the drain first, immediately followed by the vinegar. The resulting chemical reaction will break down fatty acids into soap and glycerin, clearing most clogs. Allow baking soda and vinegar to rest for 15 minutes. Follow with the boiling water to clear the drain. This recipe is especially good for clearing blockages in sinks, tubs, and showers.
3. Wood Floor Cleaner and Polish
• 1 gallon warm water
• 1 cup vegetable or olive oil
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 10 drops essential oil of choice (to leave a pleasant scent, try lemon or lavender)
Mix all ingredients in a bucket and use solution to mop floors as usual. To polish, mix only vegetable oil, vinegar, and essential oil in a jar and apply evenly with a sponge or rag. Wipe away with a soft cotton towel.
4. Bathroom and Kitchen Disinfectant
• 2 teaspoons borax (a naturally occurring powder)
• 3 cups hot water
• 4 tablespoons white vinegar
• 10 drops tea tree oil
Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake to mix. Let rest before using. If even more cleaning power is needed, feel free to add an additional 2 tablespoons of natural liquid dish soap.
Still looking for the right place to come home? Maybe you're looking for a smaller place that requires less maintenance. Either way, check out our inventory of condos and houses for sale in Irvine. If you see something you like (and you most certainly will) don't hesitate to give us a call at (714) 454-6304.

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Our Restaurant-Bar Benidorm offers our customers high quality cuisine with affordable pricing that include cuts of meat, mexican "antojitos" (street food) and a wide variety of dishes, all cooked at the moment, and elaborated using the best ingredients.
- Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
- During the hours in which the restaurant remains closed we offer the Snack Service
All rooms have access to the Room Service, 24 hours avalible. You can check on the restaurant menu on channel 69 in your room's TV set.


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Blog Archives
The voice of practicality
Its taken me a while to get here, but I have something to admit. It saddens me to say this, and I can't believe I'm actually thinking about this. Its like the voice of reason or practicality has broken thorugh my mentality about owning a 2 seater sports car in a family of 5. Yes, you got it, I am thinking of selling my Miata and getting a more "family" oriented car. I am NOT selling my Miata because I don't like it, or I think there is anything bad about owning one, even in my family situation. I just think it would be much more practical and convenient to have a 4 door family car. I am definately going to miss the fun "zoom zoom" my Miata brought into my life. Liz and I will both miss driving it, going on dates together in it, and all the other fun things we experienced with it.
A few people who know me, know that I've had over 15 different vehicles in the last 12 years. So I have a bit of a record of not sticking with something for long. I assure you its not one of those "get a different car" itches. The plan right now is to get something more comfortable for the family, something we can all fit in and go on a short trip without having to take the van. It will be more economical, more practical, and will simply fit our family circumstances better than owning a 2 seater convertible.
One day, when the kids are older, I will definately get another Miata, its just too much fun not to. And for the people who scorn the Miata or men who drive them, all I can say is you must have never driven one. Or at least never ridden in one with a driver who can handle the abilities of the car. As for me, I'm sadly parting with my Miata, but will one day be driving one again.
I was talking to my wife about cars and options for replacing the Miata. My youngest daughter Abby said "Why does he want to get rid of it…I like the Miata". It breaks the heart!
So busy!
I am normally pretty busy, but lately its just been crazy! Between some website development I'm doing in my spare time, my full time job and stuff going on with Liz and the kids; its rather hectic.
We realized the other day that our washing machine was starting to leak, so we jumped on craigslist and found a nice newer set for a great price and the guy even offered to deliver. They were dropped off yesterday, so after work I installed both a new washer and dryer and tested them out. Then it was off to web work land for me, which I got carried away with and was up way too late! I skipped my normal gym night in hopes of going tonight instead. I don't like to mess up my schedule, but this won't be too bad, since Liz and the kinds will be busy on thursday night, so I can go thursday after work and it won't be a big deal.
With the web work I'm doing, I am finding all sorts of neat little tricks with flash and other cool tools. I think I am going to integrate some flash stuff on my personal sites soon,
once if things slow down for me.
Better fitness
On Saturday I joined a local fitness club. I have been entertaining the idea of getting a membership to a fitness club for a while now, but when I started out looking for one, I didn't want one of those professional performance places where its a bunch of hulk hogans running around and all that. So I found a family oriented club and went to check it out on Saturday morning. I was a little intimidated by the size of the place, but once the manager started showing me around, it was really quite nice. Everyone was friendly and they offer a lot of cool programs that come as part of the membership. It is a bit expensive, but my plan is to stick with the club for about a year, get myself in better shape and then try to get some equipment that I can use to maintain my fitness level at home. I need to go at least 3 times a week which is going to be tough with my schedule. I realize that if I am going to do this, its going to cost something besides money, and that is my family time. I'm going to have to go at night twice a week and once on Saturday morning.
Using local GPO templates in Windows Vista
One of the things I found tricky about switching to Windows Vista was setting up local GPO Settings. I opened gpedit.msc and was intentionally trying to add a .adm file for Office Communicator 2007. I tried everything I knew how to get the .adm file to show up in gpedit, but I couldn't figure it out. I tried copying the communicator.adm file to C:windowsinf and C:WindowsPolicy Files and nothing worked. I even ran across an article on converting .adm files to .admx format for Windows Vista using the ADMX Migrator. When I tried to convert the file, I got 126 errors and decided that this may not be the way to go. Finally I found an article on how to add the legacy file format and get the job done. Its actually already capable of loading the legacy .adm file locally, and here is how to do it…
1. Open gpedit.msc
2. Expand either computer configuration or user configuration
3. Right-click on the Administrative Templates folder and select "Add/remove templates".
4. Browse for the .adm file you wish to load and select it for opening.
You now have the .adm file loaded and you can then make changes and configure the policy settings. Also I'd suggest turning off the User Access control option (under control panel > User Accounts) so that you don't have 500 prompts from Vista asking if you are sure you want to do stuff. How annoying! 🙂
Microsoft Windows Steady State
Microsoft has recently released Windows Steady State. Its a free application that lets you lock down a windows computer and make it usable in a public environment. It reminds me of my fortress or zenworks days, but its much easier to work with. You can download Steady State from Microsoft and give it a try. This would be great for mall kiosk computers or other types of publically accessible computers. It can even reset all your settings and configuration after a reboot in the event someone does hack the system.
Coming up!
There are a few things I'm working on that I will hopefully be able to release on both my blog and family website soon. Here is a brief list of things I'm trying to get setup…
1. Method for web visitors to send me messages or info, perhaps post back information to my site, maybe a public category where friends and family can post messages.
2. Podcasts – We have a lot of fun doing podcasts. I hope to get the girls and Liz and I back into a somewhat regular podcast series. It would be audio only at first, probably short (under 5 minutes) and of course make you laugh.
3. Way down the road, I'd love to start doing video podcasts. This is going to take a little more thought and planning, and we don't have the video equipment to take on this job yet.
4. Add pictures to posts – it would be nice if when I posted an update on the site if I could attach a picture to the post for a visual aid of what I'm talking about. So from now on, I'm going to try to post individual pics of the kids or relevant pictures of what relates to my post so that its not just a bunch of boring text… 🙂
5. Custom theme – at some point down the road, its inevitable that I need to try to create a custom theme for WordPress. I have up to now used freely available themes I found online and modified them for my own use. This has worked out fine so far, but its time I start looking into option to code my own theme. This would open up all kind of opportunity as to how I want the site to look, and it would be a lot of fun designing graphics and CSS for the site.
New website for the family
Its been a really long time since we have updated our website. To be honest, its not very functional. There are links that don't go anywhere, pages with no content, and people usually only come to visit our site for the pictures. So I decided to re-do the site, making it more of a blog/portal for our family. Soon there will be family updates listed on the main page, along with links to our blogs, and picture gallery. Soon you will find our site to be much more user friendly and contain the information you want as a visitor anyway. We just need some new graphics and to finalize a theme to use.
Miata's are awesome
I love my Miata. I have had very little negativity as a result of driving it, but I did recently get a "its a girly car" or its "a gay car". In response to this, I put together a short list of links and quotes from people who would know best….Miata owners. People shouldn't talk down about what they have no clue about. The quotes below are taken from the Miata.net forums…
"I think the Miata is just about the best kept automotive secret for those who are not car nuts, but a car guy (or gal of course) knows what a Miata is and what it can do, it's no secret to them."
"I'd rather have a car that attracts women more than men (not that there's anything wrong with that )."
To quote Louis Armstrong, " If you have to ask what Jazz is, you'll never know""
I've had girls shout their phone numbers to me …my girlfriend didn't seem to enjoy it as much as I did though.
I have had this car for 7 years and absolutely love it! The car is nimble and incredibly responsive-the car takes curves wonderfully. The top is easy to lower – I have taken the top down while sitting at a long red light. Unlatch and drop it behind you. The gas mileage is good. I get up to 33 mph on highway driving. It is a roadster and sounds/feels like one. I would recommend it for anyone looking for a fun, no frills car that is intended for driving enjoyment. When I bought it, the differences between the Miata and the (then) Z3 didn't justify the $18K difference in price. I am glad I went with the Miata. Fully loaded with all options it was only $24K,
Miata is the most popular sports car in the world with well over 750,000 built to date. What if Mazda had successfully marketed it as a "guy's car?" Probably would have stopped being built in the mid '90s and Mazda would no longer exist….
"I have had a lot of friends make fun of the Miata. You know, the whole "it's a girl's car" and "gay guys drive them". A lot of them said that until they rode in it and nearly pissed on them selves. I have thought about it and I have come to a conclusion. My car is black. So, I don't think that it really falls into either category. The color has a lot to do with the girl or gay appeal. That is just my opinions. But, as you all know. Those are like butt holes everyone has one."
"Heck, I'll try to talk anyone into buying one given half a chance. "Oh, man, I LOVE this car! The tight handling, the chunky shifter, the size, the proximity to the ground making you feel like you're going fast even when you're not, so you don't feel tempted to get a ticket – what's not to love?" Then I get to tell them what a practically new-looking '97 like mine is going for. (But wait, that doesn't add to my cachet, does it?) "
"I never turned a basher to a fan, but I did make some shut up. It was early morning and some of my family car lovers and I were headed out to a classic car show. Well my uncles and cousins have either classic muscle or new, as do I but its in the middle of restoration and not drivable, are all ready to go on our little tour to the show. We always take the back way to miss all the traffic, and have a little fun on the way there. I showed up in my Miata and was ready to go. I get there and get knocked a little for ruining the V8 line. But especially knocked by one of my cousins in a late 90s Z28. On the way there I figured I'd give him a run for his money. I told him to just keep up as the roads are pretty curvy. For most of the trip I sat on my uncles bumper, then at one point I slowed down. well my cousin was ready to go, revving his engine and popping the clutch. So after there was some distance between the front of the group I punched it. I tore through the curves like nuts and watched my cousin disappeared behind me until I caught up to everyone else. He never knocked it again. "
"I was amazed when I bought my 99 NB by how sleek and attractive the car was and how nice the interior design had become. Not to mention the way it drove – and now with power mods done such as exhaust, CAI, and some other goodies (and working on piecing together a DIY turbo kit) I couldn't be happier! Now I know to never bash cars without checking out what they can become, not what they are."
"1 convert to date. Made fun of the car, said they were under powered and lame, I asked him if he'd ever driven one, and the reply was "No." He then joined me in a car pool of friends driving back to Ohio from North Carolina. I drove the first two hours, then handed him the keys and told him whenever he wanted to switch, let me know. I ended up riding in another friend's car for the rest of the trip while he drove it, and another girl who wanted to ride in it asked me if she could, so we switched spots.
The next day he asked me to drive it around again, and then started talking about his plans to buy one."
"Two people come to mind. First, I took a kid with an EG civic with a B20 non vtec in it and took him on a nice easy drive down a twisty road. It was the last time I heard him ask 'why would you want a Miata?' ever again.
Secondly, several friends of mine and I autocross and both of them have Trans Am WS6's. This past weekend, I went to an autocross school and the autocross that followed it. I made good use of the braking and turning exercises, and beat both of them by a fair margin(1 and 3 seconds on an average 55 second course.) They both promptly clammed up, and I haven't heard either of them mention buying a 'real' car all week."
"I have had numerous friends laugh at my "girly" convertible. Once I take the onramp at 70 mph and have to slow down to merge, though, the ribbing stops. Then after their first time behind the wheel, they keep coming back for more. It's an addiction"
"Let your car explain it for you – have them drive it.
I have friends that still talk about having driven mine in 1991. I have a friend who restores muscle cars, vintage-races a 200 mph former NASCAR Busch Cup car, and considers 300 hp "almost adequate for a street car," who drove mine a few times and consequently just bought a '92 Miata. (He drives the Miata more often than the '04 Mach 1 lately and calls me to tell me "I found this great road on the way home today.")
I've probably let 75 people drive mine, including friends, family, coworkers, and complete strangers who simply ask me about the car. "Here, why don't you drive it and see for yourself." I've taught probably 20 people to drive a clutch in my car (including my 11-year-old son.) Nobody has ever gotten out of the driver's seat without a big ol' smile."
"I have been driving for 30 years and have never been interested in cars.
They were "transportation" from point A to B, and expensive to boot. In the fall of 1999 one of my co-workers wanted to show me his new-to-him 1996 Montego blue Miata. So one day at lunch I took a look, and then he took me for a drive around town…..3 days later I bought a 93 that I continually upgrade; new top, engine stuff, custom paint, etc. I still can't explain it, but I will have this car the rest of my life "
"As soon as I got past the "Miata's are for chicks" thing, and learned about Mazda's passion for good sports cars (and the rotary engine – which I know the Miata doesn't have) all that bias lifted away and now I can't wait for someone to buy my car so I can move on."
That's all I have to say about that…
The grass is cut
For the last few days I've been trying to time it right so I can cut the grass. For various reasons it just hasn't worked out. So yesterday, Liz had a meeting scheduled for 7pm she had to go to. I wanted to cut the grass because it was sunny out and not raining. I had to decide on cutting the grass, and taking a quick shower, or should I make dinner and get the family to sit down together and eat a meal before she leaves. So we talked about it on the phone, I tried to call her and she didn't answer, but finally called me back. We said we'd decide on a final solution when I got home. So I pull up and see that the grass is cut. I can hear a mower at a neighbors house, so I was thinking to myself "Oh she got the neighbor to cut for me". Well it turned out that she had cut it. I felt the mower and found that it was warm, so I knew she had done it then. I played it off a little at first, and she said "you didn't even notice did you". Then I fessed up and made a big deal about it, and it was a really nice gesture on her part. So here is another praise for her!!!
Labor Day Weekend Summary
What a fast weekend! Friday afternoon Liz and I spent most of the time on our computers working on stuff. So we didn't do much of anything exciting then. One exciting thing that did happen Friday night and Saturday morning is that I sold a bunch of stuff on ebay and got the go ahead from Liz to get a wii. So Saturday afternoon I called around to try to find some store that had any in stock. I called Toys R Us on Fowler, and they said they had one. When I got the store not 15 minutes later, the red shirt told me they were sold out. I am kicking myself now, because I bet if I had asked him to double-check he would have found the one the person on the phone said they had in stock. So of course when I get home and call more places and repeated the process on Sunday, no one I called had any!
I'm not going to get off into a huff about the whole eBay thing with all the wii price gouging going on, but sadly, if I can't find one at a store by this weekend, I may have to buy one online. I hope it doesn't come to that, as I really don't want to support the price gouging, but I'd really like to have ours by next Friday, as we are having guests over and it would be great to have for company.
I don't think we really did much of anything great on Saturday again, just kind of hung around the house and spent time together. I think Liz and the girls watched a movie.
Sunday, we were supposed to get together with some friends, but one of their kids got sick, so we didn't get together afterall. I did however, go help build a set for MOPS and spent about 5 or so hours over there doing actual work! 🙂
Monday, we had a last minute get together with some other friends, but I needed to cut the grass. So I ended up cutting the grass in the late morning, while the kids went with Liz to go swimming. I got done cutting the grass and had to get a shower, and get something to eat. Once I got there to meet up with my family, they were all getting out of the pool and about to eat lunch. Then it started to rain. So I took Abby home with me in the Miata. The kids love it when they get to ride in the Miata. And its nice to get that one-on-one time with them. Liz put on more of the movie they watched the previous day and then we got them to bed after dinner.
Liz and I had been trying to watch the Lord of the Rings trilogy again, so for the past 2 nights we had watched as much of the movies as we could possibly stay awake to watch. We got half way through the third and final movie last night, so we have to watch another 2 hours or so tonight to finish off the trilogy.
I put together a list of store phone numbers within a mile of my work that I plan to call daily to check wii inventory. If I can find a store nearby that gets a wii, I can hopefully run over there and get one before they sell out so I can pay retial price for it. I plan to call every day around noon or just before to check and see what they have. I only want one, hopefully I will be able to find one around somewhere amidst all this mad rush and inventory shortage.


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I posted a Hub about 5 days ago and it has yet to appear on the Google search pages. I even use "" for the title of my Hub.
Google analytics shows I've received visitors from Bing and Yahoo already.
Anyone know when Google puts Hubs on their searches?
It depends! Hubs used to index fast within 2 days, now it *typically* takes about a week. But.... it can truly vary on your content, keywords, etc.
I am not trying to promote myself, but I did make a hub on just that subject, called Indexed in Google: How to Check. It also discusses times, keywords, PageRank, and how to move up in a Google Search. Indexing times do vary, according to hubbers I spoke with. It does not help to submit to Google and it may even slow you down. It is at http://hubpages.com/hub/Indexed-in-Google-How-to-Check
By the way, my hub on Space Shuttle Retirement is on Google search page 1 if you search for "space shuttle retirement" and on page 2 if you do the same search without quotes. It was created on 9/23/09. It is up there because it is a narrow topic. I also redid a few words to make sure that I used the term "space shuttle retirement" a little more often.
So just keep writing and make your hubs high quality.
I'd try to wait a maximum of about 2-3 weeks for Google to index your hubs. You'll know when it happens though, because your stats will reflect it.
I love it when my stats graph gets a nice little spike in it XD
Sometimes after 2 hours. It happened to me.
For some its 24 hours, for me, an eternity, if ever. I have one hub in the #7 position of googles fist page. That is it! One out of 20? Kinda sucks>
indexing hubs are faster than indexing new blog.
I notice that when my blog is new, the blog posts take a few months to get index.
I don't know why but in the last few days all of my traffic has come from google and other search engines, nothing from HubP
Mine got listed in 24 hours. Pretty fast for a page that used space for a keyword.
by Dr. John Anderson 9 years ago
I thought that the order of keywords in a Title did not matter and likewise that the order of keywords entered for a Google Search did not matter. However when you do a search for - Green Tea Health Benefits (A) - and for - Health Benefits of Green Tea (B) - both without quotes the results are...
by Ted 6 years ago
Disappeared from Google searches...I turn to the wisdom of HB for some help, please. Yesterday my Hub on travel smoothie cups was ranked No2 on page one of google with a steady 20+ views a day. Nothing huge, but making me smile. Today, I have had 1 view and when I type in the term travel smoothie...
by barranca 11 years ago
I noticed that one of my hubs used to be high on a google search list and it was getting quite a few hits on it. It was listed in the same way as the title of my hub. Today I searched on the same term and, to my surprise, it was no longer there. I had to search down through the...
by Michele Kelsey 5 years ago
What are some of your most recent Google searches? What words did you enter to find what u needed?To put it another way, what are key terms you search for often on Google or Bing etc. ?
by Marcus Faber 8 years ago
How long does it take your hubs to mature on Google search?Just wondering how long it takes before you get that much needed organic traffic, weeks, months, more than a year?
by David Stillwell 8 years ago
How long does it take for a hub to reach the search engines once it is published?People talk about aged hubs, etc. what about new hubs, published, etc. how long do they take to be found in search engine searches....
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So I was watching television (they changed the channel on the TV in my building, it's CBS now instead of CNN) and last night I caught the repeat of the new CBS show Mom, starring Anna Faris and Allison Janney.
It's the story of an alcoholic who is just starting to get her life together. She's celebrating 180 days sober in AA and she works as a waitress in a fancy Napa Valley restaurant.
She also owns an impeccably clean (for a single mother) and well-furnished three-bedroom (minimum) house.
The series has some funny moments, mostly coming from French Stewart's character as the eccentric Head Chef, Rudy.
But mostly it's a very ingenuine crapshoot. The whole backstory is that Faris' character, Christy, has led a miserable life. She dropped out of High School, presumably when she got pregnant with her daughter Violet. She's clearly spent her life working in minimum wage jobs, in and out of jail it seems, and probably has bad credit.
So how can she afford such a nice house, with a yard (she's boinking her married boss and when he shows up at her house she comically throws him off the porch and she even has sprinklers in her yard go off on him). So that's a 3 bedroom house in the suburbs, with a giant living room, a full-size kitchen with a nice table, her son is seen playing what seems to be the latest Grand Theft Auto game that was just released on a 32 inch flat screen television.
How does she afford all this on a waitress' pay? Especially when it is implied that she's not a very good waitress, so I doubt she's taking home thousands of dollars in tips every night.
She's also living in or near Napa Valley, California…a very expensive place. The cheapest 3 bedroom house I can find in Napa Valley costs $110,000. Even if you assume she's renting one…$1,375 a month. If she works full-time at server wages and takes home $50 in tips a night she would only make 1400 a month. Take taxes out of that and she can afford all this, how?
Not to mention all of the designer clothes that Faris' character wears through the show. Now I realize it's because it's television and everyone wears designer clothes, but you could at least make it appear as though she was wearing a dollar store shirt or something.
I grew up in impoverished alcoholic homes, they are not as fanciful as this shit. And it's something that television does a lot, characters who are so ingenuine in their portrayals that it's just not worth watching.
Reba McEntire's old show, which is a great show by the way, was another one that was weird like that. She lived in a giant mansion of a house, but she didn't have a job, or at least not one that would afford that house. But that was at least explained by the fact that her ex-husband was a dentist and paid a lot of alimony.
Christy doesn't have dentist alimony, unless that Boss of hers that she's shtoopin' is paying for her house, so how can she afford all this crap?
I know I'm certainly putting the television on mute when I have to run the desk and it comes on next week.
If you're still interested in seeing the show, here's the trailer for it. I'm a little ashamed at the fact that the biggest complaints about the show I'm seeing is that people are upset it uses a laugh-track in the trailer.


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Off to London Fashion Week this weekend, and what to wear?
To dress for a fashion meet, I always browse outfits in my mind's eye, placing myself at the scene, to discover which one makes me feel most attitudinal. I need to feel casual, unfashionable, and a bit tough. It's only a sartorial mindset; I am not about to nut anyone. Never start trying on as this leads to too much analysis and anxiety can creep in.


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The impressive USS Porter is visiting Ireland on a four-day goodwill visit as part of mission to foster good relations and co-operation with European navies.
Currently down in Cobh, County Cork the crew will undertake tours and cultural exchanges in and around Cork.
#anniemoore keeping a watchful eye on #USSPorter in #Cobh @Independent_ie pic.twitter.com/R92i7CGiOu
— Jimmy Stafford (@StaffordJimmy) October 24, 2016
USS Porter is an Arleigh-Burke class destroyer built in Mississippi and was commissioned as the 28th vessel in its class. Boasting a crew of 280, the ship is capable of 30 knots. It is equipped with two helicopter with its primary armament being Tomahawk cruise missiles.
US Navy Destroyer #USSPorter berths in Cobh. For more watch @IrelandLive at 5:30 pic.twitter.com/XmXidDr7yC
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The destroyer is based in southern Spain and normally undertakes a four month deployment in either the North Atlantic or the Mediterranean.
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Seniors Head East to Nova Scotia
Eastern Canada is loaded with exciting places for seniors to visit. While I personally have not visited Québec City nor Montréal, they are both on my "bucket" list. Going further to the east coast however, is the focus of this blog and is on my wife's bucket list. Way way up the coast and way way to the east is where we're headed today.
Champlain named Nova Scotia "Acadie" and claimed it for France in 1604. French settlers were exiled to Louisiana by the British in the 1750s and their descendants are known as Cajuns.
For a population just under a million Nova Scotia is remarkably diverse, Mi'kmaq, Scottish descendants, black Nova Scotians, French Acadians, Annapolis Valley farmers, Cape Bretoners and Haligonians all form distinct groups with their own unique quirks, culture and language.
Nova Scotia, one of Canada's three maritime provinces, is the most populous province along the Atlantic and is the second smallest province. The provincial capital is Halifax. I recall when I left Ohio State I had two married friends who took jobs at the University of Halifax. I had no idea where that was. They fell totally in love with the environment.
Halifax is the kind of town that people flock to, not so much for the opportunities, but for the quality of life it has to offer. Sea breezes off the harbor keep the air clean and parks and trees nestle between heritage buildings, cosmopolitan eateries and arty shops. Several universities keep the population young and the bars and nightclubs full.
Nova Scotia museums and historic sites offer a glimpse into the country's cultural and geological history. From the historic Fortress Louisbourg in Cape Breton to the Joggins Fossil Center (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), there is plenty for senior visitors to experience throughout Nova Scotia.
Senior Visitors Meet Friendly People in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of the friendliest places on earth with more than 550 festivals and events celebrating tartans, harmonicas, ukuleles, and blueberries along with traditional powwows and saber-tossing men in kilts.
Renowned events include DRUM! – a spectacular production celebrating the rhythms of the founding cultures and the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, the world's largest annual indoor show. Nota bene: this show has nothing to do with skin tattoos. The Tattoo strikes a unique balance, featuring pipes & drums, military and civilian bands, historic re-enactments, dancers, acrobats, choirs, military displays and competitions, drama and comedy in a fast-paced, two and half hour, family show.
One can not leave without viewing the Bay of Fundy with its world famous high tides that can rise 5-8 feet in only one hour, one of the highest vertical tidal ranges in the world. I think that you will enjoy exploring every area of Nova Scotia. jeb


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Evening Praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord!
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.
John 3:16
By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us.
1 John 3:16
Now I Belong to Jesus
Jesus, my Lord will love me forever,
From Him no pow'r of evil can sever,
He gave His life to ransom my soul;
Now I belong to Him;
Once I was lost in sin's degradation,
Jesus came down to bring me salvation,
Lifted me up from sorrow and shame,
Now I belong to Him;
Joy floods my soul for Jesus has saved me,
Freed me from sin that long had enslaved me
His precious blood, He came to redeem,
Now I belong to Him;
Now I belong to Jesus,
Jesus belongs to me,
Not for the years of time alone,
But for eternity.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
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LOS ANGELES CA – 21 May, 2016 – SEI Club, the dating playground for millionaires and billionaires, is continuing its expansion into the Asian market.
The exclusive, members-only dating and matchmaking service has been expanding its operations and its latest moves into the Asian market are part of its growth strategy, a spokesperson for the service said.
"With the enormous growth of the economy in many Asian countries, there are more successful professional singles who want to find a true romantic partner," the spokesperson said. "Those are the people who are our target demographic, and we're always working to find new ways to serve them."
In late 2015 the service announced that it was expanding into Hong Kong and Singapore. Other locations are being carefully considered based on population, relative affluence and other metrics.
SEI Club works to connect affluent professional single men and women. One of the things that sets the service apart is its highly rigorous screening and application process. Each potential member must apply and then go through several layers of screening, including in-person meetings with someone from SEI Club's executive team. The screening looks at each applicant's attractiveness, education, professional success and personality. SEI Club reviews show the service works well for its members.
"We only accept the highest-caliber, most accomplished single men and women," the spokesperson said. "We also only accept applicants who we believe are going to be able to form fulfilling romantic relationships with our members. Simple affluence is not enough. In order to become a member of SEI Club, someone also has to be a genuinely good, positive, healthy, bright person."
In all, less than 35 percent of applicants are accepted, making the service extremely exclusive. There is also a financial requirement for membership, with basic memberships starting at $1,200 and other ranging up to $300,000. The service has also introduced what it calls the "Million Dollar Membership," where members who pay $1,000,000 have access to unlimited matches for an unlimited period of time, anywhere in the world.
"We serve the financially, socially and culturally elite," the spokesperson said. "We've found that there was interest from some of our member in a plan that would remove all restrictions, allowing them to find the right match on their own terms." SEI club reviews showcase satisfied members – both gentlemen and women.
The cost is part of the way that the club ensures that every member is actually serious about finding a match. Once accepted, members are presented with a portfolio of potential matches based on their romantic preferences and relationship goals. Some members are looking for a long-term romantic partner, while others want to meet multiple people for casual dates and to see where things lead.
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The personalized attention and high levels of discretion that the service offers has made it popular with high-profile clients. Forbes billionaires, Fortune 500 CEOs, successful entrepreneurs, media figures and even members of the nobility have been members over the club's lifespan.
"People who require privacy and discretion because of their positions in the public have always been happy with what we offer," the spokesperson said. "They appreciate that every potential match has been screened carefully and that we work very hard to ensure confidentiality. Like all of our members, they are used to the highest levels of service and the finest things in life, and we always strive to meet or exceed their expectations." SEI Club reviews verify this sentiment.
Another aspect that members praise is the worldwide reach of SEI Club. With offices in major cities around the world and members from many different countries, matches can be made across borders, if the member so desires.
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The service's continued expansion into Asia is designed to continue that ability by finding affluent, successful professionals who meet SEI Club's profile. Many countries in Asia experiencing continuing economic expansion. India, for example, is expected to grow its economy by 7.5 percent in 2016, while China is expected to grow at 6.5 percent.
Those developing economies are creating more and more affluent professionals, allowing the service to keep making inroads in the region, the spokesperson said.
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The Voice, Fashion Star, Last Man Standing, Cougar Town and Body of Proof are new tonight, just to name a few.
We are 6 weeks away from the end of the 2011-2012 television season.
Time for the summer shows to start my favorites, The Closer, Suits, Rizzoli and Isles and Necessary Roughness.
Siobhan overhears when Bridget accuses Henry of murder; Catherine (Andrea Roth) desperately tries to get close to Andrew.
Body of Proof
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As more and more people fall ill and die, the team must figure out how to treat the virus and who is spreading it.
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When Jess learns Cece has been keeping a secret, their friendship is put to the test; Winston can't handle being the only one who knows the secret; Nick asks Schmidt for dating advice.
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From tablets to apps and social media – the food service industry needs digital concepts. We take a look behind the scenes as businesspeople and experts from all over Germany share their experiences in a number of interviews
Meet our selected business owners and their digital concepts:
Fresh cupcakes and New York cheesecake are Cynthia Barcomi's passion. In her café in Berlin, American-born Barcomi has been delighting customers with home-made creations for over 20 years. You can read our interview with the cookbook author and blogger here:
METRO, in collaboration with the market research institute GfK, has surveyed self-employed business owners in Germany's hotel, restaurant and catering industry for the second time. METRO wanted to know: what are the motives, aims and desires of businesspeople in the industry? And, above all: what is their attitude to digital technology? In order to establish the demand for digital services, GfK also conducted a parallel consumer survey.
Simply having an online presence is not always enough: while most food service providers and hoteliers advertise their businesses on their own websites and on social media, consumers place greater importance on specific digital services. When it comes to digital offerings, there is sometimes a gap between customer needs and business reality. For instance, consumers want more solutions for online table reservations and payment via smartphone.
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The general mood in the industry is good: business owners are even happier in 2015 than they were last year. Their main reason for starting a business is because they want to work independently and celebrate their own successes. The main thing they value in their day-to-day work is their freedom.
Motivation and attitudes of new business owners
Their creative names hint at the little stories behind the dishes at Glockenbach. And the positive online reviews show how well-received the restaurant's Asian delicacies are with customers. Owner Jack Pham relates in this interview what, in addition to a good social media presence, brings success in the catering business.
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In the heart of Berlin, the design hotel The Weinmeister provides its guests with a complete digital programme – in both its media and its service offerings. In our interview, proprietor Thomas Tänzer explains why his employees are nonetheless indispensable and what he wishes for in the future.
Burrito Bande customers can expect to be taken on a wild ride across the culinary prairie. The two "burrito bandits" have been supplying hungry customers with sophisticated burritos for three years now. Read our interview with business founder Jan Dinter to find out why they also announce their "attacks" online and like to stage live cooking duels.
From tablet to plate: at Burgerlich, guests can put together their premium burgers on a table-top computer. Business founder Sven Freystatzky explains in an interview how a digital order is turned into an analogue taste sensation.
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Just finished this LP/CD design for the debut full length by creepy Brit garage combo Thee Eviltones. The front cover was vaguely inspired by the giant demon in the classic 1957 horror epic Curse Of the Demon. Stay tuned for MORE ACTION!
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With the release of The Dark Knight Rises Blu-ray quickly approaching, we're getting to see more of the extras that will be included on the disc. We've already seen behind-the-scenes photos of the Bane/Batman fight, Tom Hardy's transformation into Bane, and more. Today, we're getting a look at what went into Catwoman's fight scenes, and the special effects that went into destroying the Gotham Rogues' football field.
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Exploring Social Interaction in Co-Located Multiplayer Games
Abstract = {Games have always been a social activity. Playing digital games affords spending time with people; helps build personal connections between individuals and helps to redefine the personality of the player while in play. Games also enable to build the concept of togetherness as a means to foster and enhance the concept of social connectedness, mutual dependencies, collaboration, community living and social interaction. We present a work in progress digital game installation to create multi-level social interactions between the player, the spatial game environment and the digital game. We discuss MagicDuel, a multiplayer digital game, where we are in the process of evaluating the socio-spatial contextual relationship between the players, the audience and gameplay elements for this specific digital game.},
Address = {Paris, France},
Author = {D. L. Kappen, J. Gregory, D. Stepchenko, R. R. Wehbe, and L. E. Nacke},
Booktitle = {Proceedings of CHI EA 2013},
Doi = {10.1145/2468356.2468556},
Img = {http://hcigames.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Exploring-Social-Interaction-in-Co-Located-Multiplayer-Games.png},
Organization = {ACM},
Pages = {1119-1124},
Publisher = {ACM},
Title = {Exploring Social Interaction in Co-Located Multiplayer Games},
Url = {https://hcigames.com/download/exploring-social-interaction-in-co-located-multiplayer-games},
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Axialfest Trail Rig PrepBy AR on Apr 13, 2018
Before you know it, Axialfest will be upon us and the last thing you want to worry about is preparing just a few days before you embark on your adventure. You want to have your adventure vehicle ready to go and ready to take on the terrain without failure ahead of time. Yes, Axial vehicles are built tough, but taking the time to have your rig ready will ensure more fun on the trail. We've gathered up a number of tips to help get your rig ready from what hardware to use, to driveline tips and things you may need along the way.
Hardware Check
Set-Screws- Set-screws can be a headache in the RC world, they are used in several areas on just about any rig. The most common is the pinion gear. If the set-screw goes into metal, it's a good idea to add some blue thread locking compound to it before installing it. The thread locking compound is a measure to ensure the screw doesn't back out during use.
Lock-nut- Early SCX10's used standard nuts in several locations and perhaps you've installed a nut or two along the way while working on or customizing your truck. Consider swapping out all standard nuts with ny-lock nuts. These nuts have a plastic insert ring that helps prevent the nut from backing off of the screw.
Machine Screws- Machine screws have a much finer thread than a self-tapping screw. This finer thread often offers more "bite" into a part for extra security. Consider using machines screws wherever you can. And like that pesky set-screw, always use blue thread-locking compound on machine screws that go into metal so they don't vibrate out while in use.
Driveline Tips
Screw Pins- Screw pins are often used to secure the universal yokes to the axle drive pinions, if your rig doesn't have them and you have a through-hole in the bevel pinion shaft, go with a screw-pin instead of a set-screw. This will ensure drive instead of a set-screw that can back out and slip. Use thread-lock here too of course.
Universals- We've seen some torn-up universals in our day. These components take a lot of abuse. Replacing the cross-pins before your many Axialfest adventures can be a good idea. At the very least, check your universals for binding or regrease them if they look dry.
Bearings- Do you want to be "The Squeaky Guy?" Bearings take a lot of abuse and as they get covered in dirt or submerged in water, you risk the chance of bearing failure. If you hear squeaking, consider cleaning your bearings, blast them with a cleaner and re-oil them. Some go so far as to repack the bearing with grease. A bad bearing can eventually wreak havoc on your driveline on the trail. Fix it before it causes other possibly more expensive problems.
Gears- This is an important topic here. Many of crunchy transmissions have been heard along the trails at Axialfest. During your pretrip check, take a look at all of the gears. Do any look sharp, missing parts of their teeth, is your gearcase full of metal dust? Don't leave it to a trail run to find our you needed to replace gears. In the axles, make sure the gear lash is correct between the bevel pinion and ring gear. Shims may be used to adjust gear lash. Inside of the center transmission, make sure your gears are well lubricated with grease. If you do have plastic internal gears, on your SCX10, consider upgrading to the metal gears, here is the link for the upgrade: HERE And finally, your pinion and spur. Make sure your mesh is correct, not too loose that your gears can skip and not too tight that it binds.
Slipper- Your slipper clutch is often the line of defense to protecting your transmission. When your rig gets caught up in a gap in the rocks and you pin the throttle, the slipper will slip rather than the gears skipping. You want the slipper tight enough so you get through gnarly obstacles, but you do need that slip for protection. A little trial and error works here in terms of setting. Always lean toward the loose side to start with.
Grease- As mentioned above a number of times. Grease, grease grease. Grease the gears, consider greasing the bearings, add grease to metal shafts inside of the axles, grease universal joints. Grease will keep these parts smooth and offer some protection from the elements.
Waterproof Everything
Specific Electronics- Axialfest is known to have some water encounters and as you know water and electronics don't mix. Most ready to run electronics are waterproof or water resistant but if you're running something from an older build date or have swapped out your electronics for something non-WP, you might consider taking some precautions to waterproofing your equipment. Seal the servo case with silicone, put a bead of grease around servo output shafts. ESC's are a bit more difficult to waterproof using silicone as the heatsink area is an area where water can get in. Brushed motors can get wet, just prep by oiling the bearings or bushings.
Radio Box Sealing- The radio box is often the home for items that can be damaged by water or debris. The receiver, lighting module or winch controller are often placed in radio boxes. But water can still get inside unless you seal it up. Use a bead of silicone or grease to seal off any gaps that will allow water to enter the box.
Light It Up
Why You Need Them- Some of the best adventures on the rocks at Cisco Grove happen at night. The night driving element is very challenging and you'll see drivers out on the rocks until all hours of the morning. You'll want to consider adding as much lighting to you and your rig as possible.
Options- Headlight and taillight kits are obvious and selecting the right one really depends on the type of body you run. The other option are light bars. Light bars are a pretty simple bolt on light system to install and many plug right into the receiver for power. Another option to consider are well lights. Those are lights in the wheel wells so you can see exactly what type of terrain your rig is going over. There are plenty of lights to choose from in the Axial options list. You can find more on lights: HERE Then there are the lights for you. A head-lamp is a great source of light to blaze through the trails. Some fashion flashlights to their radios with tape or rubber bands. Get creative with your lights, but whatever you choose, make sure it's enough to light the way for long periods of time.
What To Carry
Parts Supplies- Beyond prepping your rig for the trails, you should prep for those what if moments. What if a screw falls out, what if a part breaks. It's a good idea to carry a small parts bin of hardware with you at all times. Pack the bin with an assortment of screws, nuts, set-screws, body pins, flanged bushings for the steering knuckles, axles pins and washers in case something falls off on a run. Next you'll want to carry some more substantial parts like a spare shock, some spare links, a spare center universal set-up. An extra servo horn or even and extra servo.
Tools- You know those little bags of allen wrenches and the box wrench that came with your kit? They make great lightweight travel tools and can fix most of the issues you'll have to deal with on your rig. Now granted hand tools make the job easier, carry the basics, 1.5mm, 2.0mm and 2.5mm hex drivers; 5.5mm and 7.0mm nut drivers, long nose pliers, scissors and cutters can also be useful. Place them in a bag and put them in your backpack during your adventure.
Survival- Drivers can spend hours on the trails. Always carry water with you for hydration. Cisco Grove is at a higher elevation and having water on hand will keep you hydrated during your hikes. Also have some nutrition with you. Some power bars, trail mix or other foods can take the edge off your hunger while completing some of the long trail layouts. It's also good to have a small first aid kit in case you get a scratch or scrape on the trail. Keep your cell phone with you, lights and a suitable back-pack to carry extra batteries is the best way to take on Axialfest.
Prep For Fun
With rig prep out of the way, you should now be able to relax and enjoy the driving and scenery on the trails instead of being concerned your rig can handle the trek. If something does happen along the trails, don't be shy and ask another driver for help borrow a tool or even a part to keep you going. The attendees at Axialfest are among the best enthusiasts in the industry and meeting new people in the camps or on the trails can turn into new friendships. See you at #AXIALFEST
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Many people have asked what the difference is between the Teeter EP-560 Ltd vs EP-960 Ltd.
Teeter Hang Ups inversion tables are often rated as the best inversion tables for endurance, strength, rotation control, and ease of assembly.
Two of their most popular inversion table models are the EP-560 Ltd and EP-960 Ltd.
So, in terms of comparison, what is the difference between The Teeter 560 and 960 in terms of quality, features, and relative performance of these two inversion table models?
Does the $100.00 difference in price for the EP-960 Ltd get you anything that justifies the higher cost?
That all depends on your preference and personal choice.
Here we look at the teeter model comparison.
Teeter EP-560 Ltd vs EP-960 Ltd
When we compare teeter models, the quality and relative performance of the Teeter EP-560 Ltd vs EP-960 Ltd models are very nearly identical as they are both quality inversion tables constructed out of quality materials.
With regard to features, the main differences between the EP-560 Ltd and EP-960 Ltd are:
- The EP-960 Ltd comes with the EZ-Reach Ankle System with triple lock. This provides an easy-to-reach solution and can be of benefit for some users who might have trouble bending over to reach their ankles. It allows them to lock the ankles quickly and easily by only reaching down to their shins.
- The EP-560 Ltd comes with the standard T-Pin system.
- The EP-560 Ltd is compatible with gravity Boots whereas the EP-960 Ltd is not.
- The EP-960 Ltd also comes with the EZ Angle Tether Strap which allows pre-set angles at 20, 40 or 60 degrees and provides an easy guide to where the benefits of inversion begin and are fully realized. The EP-560 Ltd on the other hand uses an adjustable Angle Tether Strap which is simple and safe, although it doesn't have a huge number of pre-set angles.
- The EP-960 Ltd also comes with Stretch Max Handles which have an angle guide and offer the user assistance if they are new and not yet familiar with inversion. They also allow users to perform various stretching exercises more easily.
- The EP-960 Ltd also comes with EZ-Stretch Traction Handles which provide the added benefit for inverted stretching and decompression.
- The EP-960 Ltd is slightly heavier than the EP-560 Ltd.
If required, some of the above items can be purchased separately as accessories at a later date once the user has become familiar with the inversion process and decides they want these accessories.
Both inversion tables benefit from the generous Teeter 5-Year warranty.
So, as far as the EP-560 Ltd vs EP-960 Ltd comparison goes, whether the difference between these two inversion tables justifies the $100 price difference is really a matter of personal opinion and whether any of the additional features of the EP-960 Ltd would be of particular use to a user when considering their own unique personal circumstances.
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Putting together a company and have no idea which business structure would suit you? Haven't some of us struggled with that before – I know I did.
But this infographic from Business.com should help plenty – it explains the core differences between a sole proprietorship, general partnership, the limited liability company, C corporation and S corporation, as well as the non-profit corporation:
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Houston girl held in plan to kill family
Teenager is in custody on charges of shooting her brother to death. She tells police she was unable to carry out plot to murder her parents.
Coming soon: "The Defiant Ones" with Sidney Poitier and Tony Curtis.
Diana was a brilliant teenager, a 16-year-old Houston high school senior with an IQ of 142. One of her teachers said she was "destined for success" and that was true until the day she decided to kill her family.
She stayed home from school with an upset stomach that day. Diana watched TV in the den and held a loaded .22 rifle as she waited for everyone to come home: her 14-year-old brother, Robert; her mother, an airlines clerk; and her father, a retired Navy seaman.
"I lay in bed and planned how I was going to kill us all. I wanted to kill everyone quickly so that we wouldn't have to suffer anymore... I wasn't mad at anybody. I don't know why I did it," she said. "I wasn't mad at anybody."
Diana told police: "It seemed that everyone was always tired; that we were always getting up, going to work and school, coming home, eating, cooking meals, washing dishes and going to bed and getting up again."
She shot her brother when he came home from school. "He fell forward into the den and his books dropped," Diana said. "I put another bullet into the gun as quick as I could because I didn't know if he was dead and I didn't want him to suffer.
"So I shot him again in the back of his head."
Next, Diana planned to kill her mother.
"She drove up in her car and came up the walk," Diana said. "I saw then that there was no way that I could shoot Mother without her seeing me.... So I yelled at her not to come in the house, that I didn't want her to see Robert. I started crying and told Mother that I had shot Robert and that I was going to shoot us all but I couldn't shoot her."
Diana was given a psychological examination that showed she was "very disturbed" but extremely bright. She was held without charges, according to the Associated Press.
Unfortunately, there are no further details about this tragic case. It's hard to understand why there weren't follow-up stories. But apparently there were none.
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Get the Cheapest Airline Tickets with These Apps
Finding cheap airline tickets is a traveler's dream. There's no denying that it's a dark art — if you really want to maximize your savings you'll need to use some of the secret, tips, and tricks of the best travel hackers in the world How to Grab Cheap Airfares with These Best-Kept Travel Secrets Travel need not cost you any cash at all. We spoke to two famous travel hackers to find what travel hacking is all about and how you can get started yourself, stress free. Read More .
Sadly, most of us don't have either the time or the dedication to go to such extraordinary lengths — but that doesn't mean it's not possible to get a good deal.
There are lots of Android apps in the Google Play Store that will help you source cheap flights. With lots of people starting to think about booking their winter skiing vacation Going Skiing Or Snowboarding? You Need These Android Apps If you're going to be hitting the slopes this winter, hit up these apps first. Read More , now is a great time to look at some of the best.
How can you know if it's the perfect moment to buy your ticket? It's extremely difficult to be precise.
If you buy too soon, you'll be left glumly watching the price fall to a level that's significantly below what you paid for it. If you buy too late, you'll have missed the bottom of the trough and end up paying more than you need to.
Unfortunately, there's no exact science to knowing when the perfect moment is upon you. Getting the cheapest tickets Save Money on Your Next Vacation with These Android Apps Summer is right around the corner, so you these Android apps to get a cheap vacation for you and your family. Read More is often as much about luck as it is about planning. Research suggests that tickets are typically at their cheapest between 20 and 50 days before departure, but that's still a very large window. To complicate matters further, some airlines drop their prices significantly on the day of departure, while some will bump them up significantly.
Hopper aims to remove some of those unknowns.
The app analyses thousands of flights around the world every day, monitoring the price fluctuations on an hourly basis, which means it has a good understanding of the prime time to buy a ticket for hundreds of routes. Just tell it where and when you want to fly, and it will instantly alert you when the tickets are thought to be at their cheapest level.
The developers claim it can save you more than 40 percent over the price you would pay if you were booking on an ad hoc basis via the airlines' websites.
Unlike Hopper, Bravofly doesn't keep a track of price fluctuations over time. Instead, it searches real-time flight prices to find you the best price at that moment. This is particularly useful if you need to book a last minute flight for an emergency or a spur-of-the-moment getaway.
The app will scan 350 different carriers (including both budget airlines and the more traditional "luxury" carriers) and will allow you to book for groups of up to nine people.
Its advanced search will let you find flights by airport, time, carrier, price, and number of changes, and once you've booked your ticket, you can use the app to track your flight's status What is the Best Mobile Flight Tracker App? For tracking your flights on your Android smartphone or tablet, these are the apps you should check out. Read More , right up to its arrival at your destination.
CheapOair is similar to Bravofly, but has a couple of extra features that set it apart.
Firstly, the app will scan 450 carriers instead of 350. Obviously, the more carriers it scans, the better your chances of finding a really cheap fare.
Secondly, the app adds an extra layer of trip customization by allowing you to select your seat and meal preferences immediately after booking your ticket (rather than having to login into your carrier's portal after your purchase).
The app's developers claim it can save 65 percent on the price of a ticket. That makes it one of the best money-savers on this list, although it's somewhat difficult to verify those claims.
OnTheFly is developed by ITA Software, which itself has been a subsidiary of Google since 2011.
That means their data is the driving force behind the increasingly popular Google Flight Search Google Flights: Search & Find Cheap Air Tickets Using Google Read More . There is no app for the Flight Search, so this is the app to use if you're a big fan of Google's web-based offering.
The app combines some of the best features of the suggestions we've already covered. For example, it has graphs to show you when tickets for your selected route are at their cheapest, it will give you a price that includes all hidden extras such as airport taxes and non-optional add-ons, and it scans thousands of routes and carriers.
The biggest drawback is that you cannot book the flights directly from the app; instead, you'll still need to contact the airline directly, and some users have reported that the prices quoted in the app were not available.
Nonetheless, given that this is now owned by Google, hopefully we'll see the search giant work to improve it in the future.
Skyscanner is arguably the one that started it all. The website burst onto the scene in 2002 and quickly became one of the most well-known and highly visited travel sites on the Internet. The first mobile apps Use Skyscanner To Get The Best Deals On Flights Skyscanner is an iOS application designed to help you maximize your savings so you can have as much money as possible to spend while on your vacation. If you only have a certain amount of... Read More were released in 2011 and the Android app has now been downloaded more than 35 million times since launch.
Like OnTheFly, Skyscanner does not allow you to book flights directly; it merely searches for the best prices and then redirects you to a carrier's web page to complete the booking.
It has a chart view so you can see the best time to grab cheap prices during the course of each calendar month, it includes a widget that'll display the latest flight prices for your previous searches directly on your device's home screen, and it has an "Everywhere" search that aims to give you travel inspiration by listing the cheapest flights from your nearest airport.
Hipmunk aims to bring something new to the field by combining ticket prices with an "agony filter".
The idea is to show you that although a particular route/option might be cheaper, if it's going to take you an extra 24 hours of travel time, three more planes, a bus, and 12-hour stopover in Damascus, it might be better to shell out the extra $100 for a more comfortable option.
It also integrates your potential itinerary with your calendar so you can see if what you're booking clashes with any existing commitments; it'll stop any embarrassing or costly situations further down the line. Finally, it offers a hotel booking The Best Hotel Search Engines to Grab Great Deals When You Travel We sat down to look for the best hotel booking experience online. The ones who are making it cheaper, easier and safer to get a room. Here are our definitive top 10. Read More option.
They claim the app can save you 60 percent of the standard retail cost on both flights and hotels.
How Do You Save Money When You Travel?
What tips do you have to save money when you're booking airline tickets? Do you rely on one of the apps we discussed, or do you use an app that we overlooked?
Do you even worry about shopping around, or is comfort and speed more important to you than price?
We'd love to hear your stories. You can let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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