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Tax time can be very stressful and not just for the people preparing the returns. Positive coping mechanisms are one method that people use to deal with the increased tax time stress. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can effect you in the following ways: Headaches, muscle tension or pain, chest pain, fatigue, change in sex drive, stomach upset, sleep problems, anxiety, restlessness, lack of motivation or focus, irritability or anger, sadness or depression and the list can go on and on.
WebMD suggests the following Stress-Relieving Tips:
- To avoid last-minute stress, file early and break up the job into little pieces. Luckily, we can help you avoid the last minute stress with your top notch Tax Accountants personally handling your return.
- For filers with math anxiety, WebMD recommends hiring a preparer or investing in tax software. You can find more information on our tax preparation services by visiting our tax preparation web page
- Fractious couples should strategize on ways to avoid chronic money fights, WebMD says. For example, try communicating financial information through notes or other modes that won't carry an accusatory tone.
- WebMD suggests channeling tax-time stress into a resolution to track your finances more carefully. Better money management is the best way to avoid unpleasant surprises each year, she says.
- Finally, if you're feeling overwhelmed, you can always file an extension. We can help you add a few months to the April 15th deadline. But, this must be done as soon as possible.


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A Lifetime of Drawing will be the presentation topic when the Art Society of Monmouth County (ASMC) meets on Wednesday, Jan. 17. at 10:30 a.m. in the Middletown Public Library at 55 New Monmouth Road.
Guest Speaker David Byrne will discuss his love of drawing and his passion for the medium that has lasted throughout his lifetime. This early interest led him into a career in industrial design, cartooning, and illustration.
The meeting is open to members and non-members.
The ASMC, which meets on the third Wednesday of each month, is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that aims to promote education and appreciation for the visual arts in Monmouth County. Besides monetary awards presented during each of four shows, an annual scholarship award is provided for a Brookdale Community College student enrolled in the Visual Arts Program through the Brookdale Community College Foundation.
This program is made possible in part by Monmouth Arts through funding from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen freeholders, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.
For additional information about upcoming shows, or to find out when and where they are meeting, go to the Website: artsocietyofmonmouthcounty.org.

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Redeemed - Gardenia Scented Handcrafted Soap
Regular price $ 7.00
Redeemed is scented with gardenia and it has a lovely, strong floral scent. It will make you feel as though you are walking through a tropical garden!
He sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever. Holy and awesome is His name. Psalm 111:9
Contents: Olive Oil, Water, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Cocoa Butter, Fragrance Oil, Mica Powder, Titanium Dioxide.
Pair this soap with the matching Sparkling Bath Crystals!
This listing is for one 4.75 - 5.00 ounce (approximate) bar of soap. Given the handmade nature of this product, every bar is unique. The pictures are representative of the product you will receive.J316 - John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.


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No, 191, Hekitha Road.
The company was established in 1981 by its founder Hubert N. Anthony and has been growing as a family business since then. Hants Group consists of three companies that cater different products to varied market segments.
Hubert N. Anthony & Sons (Pvt) Ltd has been producing high quality Polyurethane Foam Products that have achieved ISO 9001:2008 & SLS standards.
PRODUCTS: Polyflex mattresses, cushions, sheets, sponges ,Comfilux Innerspring Mattresses
Lanka Polymers (Pvt.) Ltd caters to the industrial segments, marketing its Expanded Polystyrene products under the brand name of Styrofoam.
PRODUCTS : Moulded Packaging for Electronic & Electrical appliances, Sheets and Insulation for pipes, panels, walls and floors. Moulded fish boxes, containers, fishing floats ,Styrofoam Balls, Cake Structures, Disposable Food Packaging
Union Holdings (Pvt.) Ltd imports and distributes the entire range of Wilton Cake Decorating equipment from USA and is the Sole Distributing Agents for Wilton in Sri Lanka & Maldives.
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The Professional Doctorate in Security Risk Management (D.SyRM) is a structured, four-year, part-time programme targeted towards security professionals in the UK and overseas. It comprises a taught element delivered through a small number of workshops in Portsmouth for the first two years and then two years of supervised research leading to a thesis.
The aim of the course is to provide a framework for security professionals to reflect on and contribute to practice in their area of work. Its emphasis is on developing researching professionals (which is distinct from the more traditional PhD route which aims to develop professional researchers).
Students on the programme welcome the opportunity to enhance their professional standing in their areas of expertise while developing important new knowledge in those areas. They are drawn from a variety of backgrounds including:
The overall aim of the course is to develop security professionals whose work informs, and is informed by, original research in the field. Current research topics include:
Please contact the Course Leader, Dr Alison Wakefield, tel. +44 (0)23 9284 3942 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for an informal discussion about whether this is the right course for you.
The cohort environment and workshop structure not only provides support and encouragement but stimulates thought through collaborative working with both academics and practitioners. I have thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the course and whilst it has been challenging, it has been invaluable to my own personal and professional development.
Sarah Lewis, DCrimJ Professional Doctorate in Criminal Justice student 2013
A central feature of this programme is that you will be studying with the same cohort of people over the whole four years. The interaction that this provides will give you the opportunity to work, learn and develop together. This avoids the sense of isolation that some PhD students experience.
It is accepted that for many professionals it will not be possible to attend all of the workshops so we also use an online learning environment to make best use of technology to keep in touch.
A professional doctorate at the University of Portsmouth is achieved in two distinct stages with the second stage being divided into two parts.
This stage comprises 180 M level credits which is the direct entry level to Stage 2
This stage comprises Parts 1 and 2.
This is the taught component of the course and lasts for two years. During this part you will earn 120 D level credits in assignment work. The four taught units are delivered in two-day blocks, each assessed through a coursework assignment of 6,000 words. Each student is assigned a personal tutor to support them through this part of the course.
Course structure:
This part comprises the professional research and development, leading to a thesis of 40,000 to 50,000 words. This will earn 240 D level credits and is mainly independent study and research, combined with supervision meetings and opportunities to meet with your peers to review and gain critical comment on your progress.
We use the best and most current research and professional practice, alongside feedback from our students, to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional units may not run every year. If a unit doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative unit.
The doctoral programme aims to develop your research ability in the broad area of security risk management to an advanced level and promote evidence-based practice development. The development of the quality and value of your practice and research will be enhanced through:
Ultimately you will be assessed on the strength of your thesis.
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The Institute of Criminal Justice Studies was founded in 1992 and has since grown to comprise 50 academic staff and more than 1,800 students. Now an internationally-renowned focal point for the study of crime and criminal justice processes, it draws together expertise in criminological analysis, applied psychology, police governance and management, victimology, penology, risk and security.
Our extensive experience and close professional relationships with the police service and criminal justice agencies ensure that our courses reflect the changing needs of the profession. You may benefit from these links by hearing guest speakers, listening to leading-edge research and being helped to find professional work placements.
Our distinctive approach to supported distance learning, robust procedures for the accreditation of prior learning and modular award framework not only help facilitate access to higher education but also offer flexible and transferable platforms for life-long learning.
Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment, our library offers a wealth of information including 400,000 books, DVDs, maps and thousands of online ejournals and newspapers. Many electronic resources are available anywhere, 24/7 and our friendly staff are always on hand to help.
Your professional needs and interests shape the research you undertake on this course. You may, therefore, use your increased knowledge and awareness of your profession to support your career aims at the same time.
One of the benefits of studying at Portsmouth is the support that we provide to our Master's and Research Degree students in career planning. Our careers and recruitment service can assist you in career research and finding employment opportunities. Help is also available if you wish to find a part-time job while studying your degree.
We offer our postgraduate students and alumni one-to-one appointments with a careers adviser, or an online service for those not able to travel back to the University. Our alumni can call on our career services for five years after graduation.
In addition, regular employability events offer you the chance to meet employers, find out about different career sectors and improve your applications or CV. The Graduate Summer Programme provides a range of guidance and employability seminars and workshops.
Regardless of whether you are seeking to build on your studies, further your career or pursue a career change, a postgraduate qualification adds to your achievement record.
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Please contact Course Leader Alison Wakefield to discuss your application.
Visit us on one of our Postgraduate Information Days on Wednesday 14 March or Wednesday 25 April 2018 from 4-7pm to meet subject specialists and admissions teams, who'll provide information and guidance on our taught Master's courses and research degrees.
Download our free walking tour PDF for a self-guided tour of the University.
We have an open-door policy so you will be able to take a look in our buildings, speak to some of our support services and get a feel for the campus.
Find out more about our self-guided walking tours.
If you can't make it to Portsmouth, come and see us at one of the events we attend around the UK.
If you would like to speak with a member of staff about any courses you are interested in, please email email@example.com and we will arrange this for you.
Staff from our International Office also regularly attend overseas exhibitions. To find out more about these and our visits to your region see our International Office exhibitions page.
Find out more about fees and funding available to you at Portsmouth.
When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to our terms and conditions as well as the University's policies, rules and regulations. You should read and consider these before you apply.
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MADONNA's younger brother, Christopher Ciccone, is launching his debut footwear line during London Fashion Week in September. The move will mark Ciccone's first move into the fashion world - he is currently known primarily for his artwork, interior and furniture design, although he also penned best-selling book Life With My Sister Madonna and acted as his famous sibling's creative director on her Blond Ambition and Girlie Show.
Following a deal with Czech shoe company Novesta nearly a year ago, Ciccone became inspired by classic Hollywood stars and the work of artist Georgia O' Keefe. The collection is designed for men, women and children and will comprise a mixture of traditional styles made using modern materials. Expect "a welcome reprieve to the often unwearable designs of late", as a statement from the label reads.
The range will be shown at a bespoke installation in London, then Paris, Prague, Toronto, New York, Miami and Los Angeles, with plans to develop the label into a lifestyle brand in the near future. Its first store will open in early winter.
Madonna launched her debut fashion line, Material Girl, in June 2010. Her second label, Truth Or Dare, which currently comprises solely fragrance, was announced in November 2011.
YOU SHOULD SEE: Madonna's life in pictures...
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AceShowbiz - The real-life Sentinel spotted on the filming location of "X-Men: Days of Future Past", as it turns out, is just as big as what is stated on the Trask Industries viral website. Listed as 18 ft tall, the mutant-hunting robot strikes an imposing figure in a new set photo unveiled by Bryan Singer, who can be seen looking so small as he stands next to the giant Sentinel.
Lately, Sentinel has been important part of the marketing campaign for the next "X-Men" film, due out May 2014. Earlier this week, the creation of Bolivar Trask, to be played by "Game of Thrones" actor %cPeter Dinklage%, was featured in a viral video which serves as means to celebrate 50 years of the Sentinel program and to boast how influential its existence in human's life is.
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In an interview with I Am Rogue, Till admits he did not expect to be invited back to the latest "X-Men" chapter. "A lot of the people from 'First Class' didn't make it into the next one. I'm fortunate to be a part of it again. I'm real fortunate, I don't know what I'd do if I wasn't in it. I live for these movies. It's a cool thing," he reveals.
Of his character, he says that "he is never on the good side" and "ambiguity is his thing." He explains, "But he's never really been a bad guy. Or he has been but it was sort of Machiavellian, it was a ploy to get on the bad side and undermine them. I think Havok always has a good heart."


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Building CO Models of Care Delivery
Once you've completed startup activities, hired your dental hygienist, and have a place for him/her to work, the next steps will be transforming how your practice provides care to include these new resources.
Building on the experience of CO MDI Wave I and of practice transformation leaders such as the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, The Agency for Healthcare Reaseach and Quality, and the American Academy of Pediatrics we offer the following resources.
One approach common across all these resources is having a practice coach and using quality improvement activities. If you have the opportunity to do this as part of a learning network, as with Wave 1 of the CO MDI Project, this will enhance your experience.
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Glory Be To The Father
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
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Louis Vuitton Monogram Musette Salsa GM 4136028
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This is an authentic, pre-owned LOUIS VUITTON Musette Salsa GM Bag. This is a great versatile handbag for everyday. It features a sleek vertical silhouette with a vachetta leather trim, an adjustable shoulder strap, and a flap-top with a snap closure - All beautifully designed in the signature Monogram canvas. The interior has a contrasting orange-toned alcantara lining with an open pocket, a d-ring, and a cross-grain leather upper. Carry it over the shoulder or across the body.
This item is in very good condition, will have minor signs of wear and/or use, hardly noticeable. Please view photos carefully for details. Pay close attention to sizes and measurements.
- Handle Drop: 17 in.
- Condition Quality: Very Good
- Material: Descriptive Monogram
- Exterior Condition: Very Good
- Hardware Description: Gold Hardware
- Height: 13.5 in.
- Interior Condition: Very Good
- Interior Pockets: One open pocket
- Length: 3 in.
- Material: Canvas: Monogram
- Width: 12.6 in.
Authenticity code: Louis Vuitton
Item Condition: Pre Owned
Product Code: 4136028
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Ozone Alerts are a proactive measure to keep ozone levels low in Wichita and surrounding areas.
Ozone Alerts are intended to inform Wichita and the surrounding Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) of potentially high ozone so they can:
Ozone Alerts are circulated through multiple channels including:
Ozone Alerts are issued when meteorological and environmental conditions indicate ozone levels could be high the following day. Conditions that can cause high ozone levels include:
Ozone Alerts should encourage the community to plan Everyday Actions to eliminate ozone forming emissions and reduce the possibility for ozone levels to be high.
Encouraging community members to sign up for Ozone Alerts and reinforcing the list of Everyday Actions are invaluable ways to help.
High ozone levels may cause the region to exceed the national ozone limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Exceeding the ozone limits would result in a "Non-Attainment" designation and could result in increased regulations and costs - in millions of dollars - to businesses and the community. Increased regulations can include:
In addition to financial impacts, high ozone levels present other risks. Breathing ground-level ozone can result in a number of health effects that are observed in segments of the population. Some of these effects can include:
Ozone occurs in two places within the Earth's atmosphere. The Ozone Layer is located 6-30 miles above the Earth's surface. This protective layer of ozone reduces the amount of harmful UV radiation reaching the Earth's surface.
Ground-level ozone, in the air we breathe, is the result of a chemical reaction, triggered by warm temperatures and sunlight. When Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) mix in the presence of sunlight, Ozone is formed.
Significant sources of VOCs are paints, inks, lacquers; adhesives, solvents; wood coating; metal part painting; plastic part coating; fabric coating; cabinet/countertop lamination; furniture coating; printing presses; screen printing units; motor vehicle repair shops.
NOx are the result of automobiles; trucks; non-road vehicles (e.g. construction equipment, boats, etc.); power plants; industrial boilers; cement kilns; and turbines.
Wichita and the surrounding MSA generate both NOx and VOC emissions due to our industry and way of life. Slight behavior changes can make a big difference to improve our air quality and avoid high ozone levels.
When weather and environmental conditions indicate Ozone levels could be high, an Ozone Alert will be issued. Ozone Alerts will be issued the day before the Ozone Alert Day, so that you can plan Everyday Actions for the next day to keep ozone levels low.
Sign up to receive Ozone Alert emails for the Wichita Metropolitan Statistical Area which includes all of Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey and Sumner Counties.
Subscribe to Ozone Info & Alerts
What to do on an Ozone Alert Day to keep Ozone Levels low:
The Air Quality section monitors ambient air for criteria pollutants (carbon monoxide, ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, lead, and particulate matter) in accordance with regulations set forth in the federal Clean Air Act. Lead and sulfur dioxide are no longer monitored on a continuous basis. Long-term monitoring data shows that ambient levels of these two air pollutants have dropped significantly since the 1970's.
Wichita has been in compliance with all six criteria air pollutants since 1989. Background levels of approximately 60 other air toxic compounds commonly found in urban air have also been measured since 1988, and a radiation monitor has been operating since 2008.
The criteria pollutants are the only ones for which National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) have been established by EPA. Based on recent scientific heath effects studies, EPA last revised the ozone standard in 2008 and the particulate matter standard in 1997. These changes effectively lowered allowable concentrations of these two pollutants. Ambient air measurements show that Wichita is closer to exceeding the new ozone standard but we are currently in attainment with both the ozone and particulate matter standards.
The Wichita-Sedgwick County air monitoring network consists of continuous monitors for ozone, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and particulates.
The pollutants in urban air come from many sources. The major contributors are:
Over the past three and half decades, since authorization of the first federal Clean Air Act, the U.S. has made substantial progress in reducing air pollution, while at the same time, experiencing strong economic growth. In fact, since 1970, Gross Domestic Product has increased by 176 percent, energy consumption by 45 percent, vehicle miles traveled by 155 percent and the U.S. population by 39 percent. Notwithstanding this progress, our nation continues to face significant public health and environmental problems as a result of emissions into our air.
Get up-to-date local air quality data.
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Did you know that the air in your home, office, or school may be more polluted than the air outside?
Since the average person spends about 90 percent of their time indoors, indoor air pollution can have significant effects on our health. In an effort to conserve energy, buildings are tightly sealed and ventilation rates are reduced. As a result, indoor air pollutants can become trapped inside and build up to levels that may make some people sick. The people who are most susceptible are children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people who are chronically ill. An important indicator that you may have an indoor quality problem is the onset of symptoms while in a certain room or building, and relief from those symptoms shortly after leaving.
The Air Quality Section offers a service of helping people identify and resolve possible indoor air quality problems. In most cases, information can be provided over the phone or mailed to interested persons. Some situations, however, may need an on-site visit to evaluate the indoor air quality. Usually the most effective way to improve indoor air quality is through source control-reduce or eliminate the sources of air pollutants. Ventilation improvements, using exhaust fans and bringing in fresh air, can also be beneficial. Filtering the air may reduce some pollutants, but should not be relied on exclusively. We do not recommend the use of certain "air cleaners" such as ionizers or ozone generators for most situations because these devices may do more harm than good.
Contact Environmental Health
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reviews applications and issues all permits to sources of air emissions in Sedgwick County. These permits restrict the way a facility is constructed and operated, thus ensuring that emissions from the facility will have minimal impact on the surrounding population and the environment.
The local Air Quality Section assists local businesses, KDHE, and citizens who have questions or comments about the applications and permits. The Air Quality Section also helps inform regulated emission sources about local, state, and federal air quality laws that affect their facilities.
Annual facility inspections of air pollution sources in Sedgwick County are conducted by the Air Quality Section to determine compliance with air regulations and permit conditions. Appropriate air pollution control equipment, as specified in the permit, must be in place and operating properly. Surveillance observations and routine inspections are also regularly conducted. These routine compliance audits help insure that sources in Wichita and Sedgwick County maintain compliance over time.
As of December 2004, there are 247 facilities in Wichita and Sedgwick County that are required to maintain air pollution permits. Of these, 207 were inspected during the calendar year. These inspections were required annual inspections plus evaluation inspections of new or modified sources. The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 require complex inspections of many of these sources. Consequently, inspections are more thorough and take longer to complete than in the past. There are 21 large facilities that have Class I permits and 40 facilities that have Class II permits. All of these are inspected annually. In addition, there are also 186 smaller facilities (B sources) that are inspected on a rotating basis. Air Quality staff conducted 131 inspections for asbestos containing materials at demolition sites in the City. Citizen complaints regarding major and minor sources are also investigated by the Air Quality Section.
For more information about air permits and inspections, contact Randy Owen.
P: (316) 268-8353 Email Randy Owen
Depending on the type and location of the burn, state approval and/or a local burn permit may be required.
The Kansas Department of Health & Environment, Bureau of Air has delegated authority for implementation of the Kansas Air Quality Regulations in Sedgwick County to the City of Wichita Environmental Health. All applications for approval to conduct an open burning operation within the boundaries of Sedgwick County that is not otherwise exempt from the prohibition on open burning imposed by Kansas Administrative Regulation (K.A.R.) 28-19-645 should be directed to this office.
Open Burn Approval Application
Communities served by Fire District 1 should refer to the guidance and application on the Sedgwick County website. Communities not served by Fire District 1 should contact their local fire department for burn permits.
Sedgwick County Burn Permit Application
Environmental Health provides technical guidance regarding cleanup and personal protection following a spill or release of a hazardous material. We assist industries and the HazMat Teams from local fire departments with identifying and quantifying toxic chemical spills and releases, sometimes using our specialized gas, liquid, and solids sampling equipment.
Spills, discharges, and emergency releases can cause serious harm to public health and the environment. Federal and state laws require federal and/or state agencies to be notified in the event of an accidental spillage of any materials that may pollute water, air, or soil. The State of Kansas has created a single hotline for Spill and Hazard reporting. This number is to be used for reporting all spills and hazards. Depending on the nature of the spill or hazard, the call will automatically be forwarded to the appropriate state agency.
Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE)
P: (785) 291-3333 Email KDHE Spill Hotline Visit Kansas Spill Response Program
The Air Quality Improvement Task Force (AQITF) represents the four counties in the Wichita Metropolitan Statistical Area (Butler, Harvey, Sedgwick and Sumner Counties). The AQITF provides guidance and technical assistance to local governments and businesses in order to maintain compliance with ambient air quality standards. The AQITF develops, maintains and tracks progress on educational efforts, policies and programs listed in the Wichita MSA Ozone Advance Path Forward that decrease pollution and improve air quality.
If you would like to become a AQITF member or receive meeting notifications and agendas, contact Baylee Cunningham.
P: (316) 268-8351 Email Baylee Cunningham
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Event spaces & Amenities
650 m² dedicated to mixing business with pleasure
Modular event space is fully-equipped, elegantly decorated and bathed in natural light. Situated on the ground floor, it opens onto a delightful terrace to ensure guests enjoy a happy balance of work and relaxation.
- Salon des Canebiers (250 m²) + and its terrace (40 m²)
- Salon Patio (150 m²)
- Salon Pinet (150 m²) (Can be modulated in 3 meeting room)
- Pinet 4 (30 m² meeting room)
- Pinet 5 (30 m² meeting room)
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The Question:
"Do we need an app?" That's one of the primary tech related questions being asked today by organizations of all sizes. There are a number of reasons to consider taking your message and offerings mobile, but how do you know if it's right for you?
Today, people are consuming data nearly as much on their mobile devices as they are on their computers. In fact, mobile is projected to become the dominant source for data consumption in the near future. Just two short years ago, app development was largely reserved for game creators or huge corporations with substantial budgets for custom development. Today, apps are being created daily for anyone looking to connect with their audience in a new way. It's no longer a conversation for the Fortune 500 or tech elite, it's now mainstream.
The Story:
It all started with a little company called Apple, you know, the world's most valuable company (http://bit.ly/pcSTu4). Or you could say it started with Palm in the late 90's, but we'll just start with Apple when they created the iPhone and subsequently the App Store, which then started a revolution of mobile mania that created a new industry and attracted competition from other humble companies such as Google and their Android Platform and Marketplace. When the iPhone first came out, mobile websites were the first to break ground. These mobile friendly sites made navigating easy on a tiny screen. But soon, the incredible features and overall experience of apps began to seize control. These days, apps are by far the preferred choice by mobile users. In fact, people spend an average of 81 minutes per day using apps. Apps give users the ability to do things that still aren't possible with mobile websites such as bluetooth, camera, and GPS. Apps have the edge in the overall speed, performance, and user experience because they are designed specifically for your device. Now, with HTML5 on the scene, mobile sites are growing in feature capabilities and experience, but will likely always be a step behind. Furthermore, to have an app in the App Store is a big deal. It's more than just having something that works with a mobile phone, it's about making it incredibly available. The App Store, as well as the Android Marketplace, are today's storefronts. It's the market and it's where the mobile generation shops!
The Answer:
So, do you need an app? Well, it really depends on what you want to do. We've seen two primary keys to having a successful mobile app; content and experience. First and foremost, you have to have the content. If you are creating an app as a novelty, you are probably wasting your time and money. But, if you are giving your audience a reason to use your app and to return to your app, then you should think about mobile. It's just where people are! Why not make your content easier than ever to access? Second, you need to make sure that your mobile app is good, really good. If people download an app and it just doesn't look good or work right, they will likely delete it immediately or never open it again. Be very cautious with how you proceed. You need to make sure your app is high quality and you need to have a plan to keep it up to date. If you focus on keeping your content fresh and having a high quality experience for your audience, you should have a very positive response.
The final piece of the puzzle is to figure out how to get your app developed and then published. There are a few options to consider and they couldn't be more different.
You can work with work with a consulting firm like us to help you build an incredible custom app across multiple platforms. This will result in the best possible end product and you can really do anything you want. It will truly be a brilliant bit of software, but it will cost much more and will take time.
2: In-House
The second option is to try to do it yourself or work with an individual developer. This process is often the longest and the end result will vary largely depending on what you are trying to accomplish. It may also end up costing more money than you bargained for.
3: Platform
The third option is to use a native app platform to create a high quality mobile app at a fraction of the cost of custom development. Using an app platform like ours, the Subsplash App Platform, gives you complete control of your content and helps you offer a variety of features without having to break the bank. You would use our App Builder to control all aspects of your app from layout and branding to new content. This is also the best option for keeping your app up to date. We take care of OS updates, bug fixes, analytics, add in new features, give full tech support, and more. It is really the simplest option if you have content that you want to present to your audience. With these apps you have a number of robust features for content presentation such as videos, audio, blogs, calendars, news, maps, social sharing, and more.
I hope this has helped you answer some questions about mobile. It's an amazing new world where people can access content from anywhere, anytime. We want you to be a part of it!


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Inland Valley Oral Surgery & Implant Center is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM until 3:00 PM. We will schedule your appointment as promptly as possible. If you have pain or an emergency situation, every attempt will be made to see you that day.
Please call us with any questions or to schedule an appointment:
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All TKO flooring systems come with a warranty. We stand behind our product and installation process.
Full or Random Flake floor coating systems are used in garages, commercial retail stores, aircraft hangers and more.
Full Flake floor coating means that the floor colour and texture come from a full broadcast of flakes at approximately 50 pounds per 400 sq/ft that will be installed on top of a base coat of either epoxy or polyaspartic and will receive 2 coats of polyaspartic clear on top.
Random Flake is usually installed when a smoother finish is required. We start by applying two coats of TKO 100% Solid Coloured Epoxy at approximately 20 mils. While wet, we lightly broadcast in the flake colour or colours of your choice. This process is finished off with a clear coat of polyurethane either in high gloss or in a semi gloss with anti-slip finish.
Custom colours and blends are available which gives you the ability to custom design blends to match with any colour scheme. You can choose from our signature blends or custom mix any colours to match your project!
With 100% Solid Epoxy, the sky's the limit for custom flooring. 100% Solid Epoxy can come in any colour, shade, texture and finish, both in metallic or solid. To increase longevity, a topcoat of Urethane or Polyaspartic is recommended. With its natural self leveling properties and being 100% solids, meaning zero solvent or water to evaporate, 100% Solid Epoxy can be installed as thin or thick as you desire. For commercial applications we usually recommend a minimum 20 mil system installed in 2 coats. For residential or decorative finishes, we like to increase the thickness to a minimum 30 mil spec allowing for greater self leveling and more depth of finish for solid colour and metallic finishes.
Mechanically Polished Concrete is a sustainable, low maintenance floor option that qualifies for LEED credits. Unlike coating, polished concrete is done by diamond grinding, then polishing the surface until the desired finish is achieved.
Chemical Polished Look Concrete is another option that has a quicker turn around and is lower cost per square foot then mechanical polished concrete. Chemical polish allows for the same clean, sophisticated, raw concrete look while being cost effective, stain resistant and will last for years. As opposed to mechanical polish, a coating/and or chemical is used to create the smooth, sealed finish.
We have a full range of anti-slip finishes, from a powdered, anti-slip finish or double broadcast quartz, up to an aggressive 16 grit silica broadcast.
In addition to our standard systems, we can add traction strips at entrances, stair landings as well as on stairs. Adding an additional colour can also direct traffic and point out danger areas around equipment and edges.
Topcoats are an important addition to epoxy coatings but aren't always needed. Polyurethane topcoats, also known as just urethane, are UV stable, have increased scratch resistance and have a higher chemical resistance. These topcoats add longevity and increase durability for your floor.
Quick turnaround required? Our fast cure polyaspartic systems allow for one day installs in a variety of colours and textures making it the perfect option where speed or a heavy duty system is required. Polyaspartic floor coatings are rapid curing allowing for light foot traffic in as little as 4 hours but are also a UV stable, flexible and high wearing coating giving you a finish that will last for years to come.
Anti slip, decorative and highly durable, Quartz floors are a great option where water and foot traffic are present. Using a double broadcast system (2 layers of quartz), quartz floors result in a highly durable finish with an anti slip texture that although is anti slip enough for heavy water, is gentle enough for bare feet. Typical installation locations include: Food production, pools, showers and change rooms, Spas, institutions or residential concrete patios or steps.


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A photomarathon is a photography competition with a twist. Participants meet at a set time at a set location, in this case, 10:00 a.m. in Edmonds. When the competition starts, 6 themes will be announced, and competitors will then have the next 6 hours to best interpret those themes with their digital cameras. The interpretation of the themes is left to each participant. The object of the competition is to identify and capture images that best express the themes announced, in the time allotted. The idea is to be creative, spontaneous, and have fun.
Photomarathons have been popular around the world for many years. Now, the Rotary Club of Edmonds is hosting this unique competition in Edmonds. Anyone may participate. All you need is a digital camera, some creative thinking, and the willingness to have fun in one of the loveliest cities in Puget Sound. Photos are to be taken in Edmonds during the competition. All submissions will be posted on this web site, and special recognition and prizes will be given to the top photographers for each theme.
Remember, photographers can shoot as many images as they want, but may submit only one photo per theme. All entries will be judged by professional photographers, and prizes will be awarded for the best interpretation of each theme category and the Best in Show. The winners will be announced at a reception on September 20th, where all of the submitted entries will be on display.


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Anya is an International Claircognizant Psychic using tarot, Palmistry, Astrology, Angel Cards, Runes & Numerology as her tools. She has been a Professional Psychic for over 15 years. She is an active belly Dancer and founder of the dance troupe, "Merhaba".
Anya teaches Bellydance and tarot. She conducts Past Life sessions and individual/group CCMBA healings. She has worked in New York, England, Ireland, Peru, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and throughout San Diego County.


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I have a program (Ashlar vellum) that runs well on windows xp but I can't install it on windows 7.
Is there any way of making the 32 bit run on a64 bit?
"Channeling the spirit of jboy..."
Most 32-bit programs will run on 64-bit Windows 7. If your program runs on 32-bit Windows 7, then it runs on 64-bit Windows 7 as well. Therefore, the question is, will your program run on 32-bit Windows 7 ?
But the drivers are different. 32-bit device drivers will not install on 64-bit Windows.
Hope this helps.
Try installing and running it under Windows XP compatibility and see if that helps.
You have to be a little bit crazy to keep you from going insane.
I would check with Ashlar to see if you can get the program compatable with Win 7 or update what you have to be compatable. If not or cost is the issue the as Fingers suggested Windows XP mode.


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Welcome to the,
Treasure Valley Trail
Machine Association
TVTMA Chick's Ride
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Location: Idaho City, Idaho
Host: Vanessa Grove, cel: 861-2986, work 376-8990 or email@example.com
Skill Levels: All levels- broke into groups.
Camping: Yes, if you would like, there are some nice camping spots in the area.
Event Details: This is a fun event for all females, of every riding level. It is a day of riding and socializing for everyone from girls-women-moms and Grandma's.
8:00am meet at Trudy's Kitchen in Idaho City for Breakfast. (optional) Then head north of Idaho City on Hwy 21 a few miles to Rabbit/Granite Creek Road # 327, snowmobile parking lot.
9:30am riders meeting and form into groups.
10:00am Trail ride. Bring your own snack/lunch/water for on the trail.
Afternoon: We will all meet back in the parking lot after riding and have pop/snacks.
Please RSVP so I can let Trudy know about how many for breakfast. Call me if you would like to hook up with a car-pool or with any questions. The more the merrier and I look forward to a fun girls ride.
Treasure Valley Trail Machine Association "TVTMA" P.O. Box 140162, Boise, ID 83714


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Fibromyalgia is the most common musculoskeletal condition after osteoarthritis. Still, it is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. Its characteristics include widespread muscle and joint pain and fatigue as well as other symptoms. Fibromyalgia can lead to depression and social isolation. This overview of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) covers symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and the impact fibromyalgia has on lives. The impact comes from the tremendous physical and psychological strains that come with FMS. Those strains can lead to loss of work hours, reduced income, and even job loss.
What Is Fibromyalgia Syndrome?
A syndrome is a set of symptoms. When they exist together, they imply the presence of a specific disease or a greater chance of developing the disease. With fibromyalgia syndrome, the following symptoms commonly occur together:
- anxiety or depression
- decreased pain threshold or tender points
- incapacitating fatigue
- widespread pain
What Are Fibromyalgia Symptoms?
Fibromyalgia causes you to ache all over. You may have symptoms of crippling fatigue -- even on arising. Specific tender points on the body may be painful to touch. You may experience swelling, disturbances in deep-level or restful sleep, and mood disturbances or depression. Your muscles may feel like they have been overworked or pulled. They'll feel that way even without exercise or another cause. Sometimes, your muscles twitch, burn, or have deep stabbing pain.
Some patients with fibromyalgia have pain and achiness around the joints in the neck, shoulder, back, and hips. This makes it difficult for them to sleep or exercise. Other fibromyalgia symptoms include:
- abdominal pain
- anxiety and depression
- chronic headaches
- difficulty maintaining sleep or light sleep
- dryness in mouth, nose, and eyes
- fatigue upon arising
- hypersensitivity to cold and/or heat
- inability to concentrate (called "fibro fog")
- incontinence
- irritable bowel syndrome
- numbness or tingling in the fingers and feet stiffness
Did you know that if you text 741741 when you are feeling really depressed or suicidal, a crisis worker will text with you? Many people do not like talking on the phone and would be more comfortable texting. It's a free service run by Crisis Text Line. Mental illness touches all of our lives. #mentalhealthawareness
It's ok not to be ok..♥


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The study blamed managers in town halls for only spending a very small fraction of their time monitoring the work of their staff.
The productivity rates are far behind the work rate among staff in private companies.
The research by a management consultancy suggests that by increasing the work-rate among council staff, savage cuts to frontline council services are not required.
Whitehall departments have been asked to suggest cuts in spending of up to 40 per cent, ahead of the Comprehensive Spending Review on October 20.
The research, carried out by management consultants Knox D'Arcy, found that council staff spent 32 per cent of their time being 'productive'.
This compared with 44 per cent among private firms, which is still low compared with other better performing countries.
The research said these hours were wasted "typically through poor supervision" by managers in town halls.
It also showed that town hall managers only spent 3 per cent of their time each day – 15 minutes – checking what their staff were doing.
Researchers found that "most managers were found to be uncomfortable confronting the poor performance of staff or even establishing with staff what good performance meant".
They said that managers were "observed busily carrying out administrative tasks, while outside their office their staff were clearly under-utilised".
The researchers surveyed 1,855 managers and supervisors including 173 individuals from local government.There also carried out a further 376 day-long observations of staff, of which 36 were in councils.
The research said increasing productivity to private sector levels in a 30,000-person county council would mean the same work could be done by 8,000 fewer staff, it said, a staff reduction of 27 per cent.
The UK's 410 local authorities spend over £113 billion on day-to-day services, employing more than 2.1 million people and delivering 700 different services
If productivity was raised to private sector levels among all UK councils, it would mean that they could shed 500,000 staff - one in four workers - and residents would not notice any difference.
Paul Weekes, the report's author, said the figures suggested that by increasing productivity could "would help significantly offset the cuts" planned by Government.
Mr Weekes said: "By matching average private sector staff utilisation levels, local government could increase its productivity by roughly a third.
"This sort of dramatic increase would help significantly offset the cuts that are on the agenda as part of the Government's austerity package.
"More worryingly, our research indicates that councils and other public sector bodies lack the skills within their management teams to drive the scale of efficiencies being requested by the Treasury.
"Unless things change dramatically while the cuts should deliver savings, they are just as likely to deliver chaos and reduced services.
Changing the management style in councils is going to be vital to improving performance if cuts to frontline services are to be avoided, given the inevitable redundancies over the coming two years.
"It is crazy to have well-paid managers spending so much time on administration or doing the work of their people when their greatest value would be to spend more time ensuring their staffs' performance is being optimised."
John Ransford, chief executive of the Local Government Group, said: "We realise that we must continually improve and apply lessons from all sectors of the economy to ensure local people have the services they require at a cost they can afford. Better management is a crucial part of this.
"With shrinking resources and increasing demand for services councils are already looking at how they can protect vital frontline services by delivering more for less and how they can provide greater value for money for taxpayers.
"We are working with councils on a new National Productivity Programme which will look at how they can continue to make better use of their staff.
"This drive for improved efficiency will ensure that new ways of working will be in place as soon as possible so the frontline services on which people depend will not be damaged."


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Gang Of Four announce NZ show/
Post-punk legends Gang Of Four announce their return to New Zealand this April.
Nearly 30 years after forming in Leeds, Gang of Four remain as fiercely relevant as ever and determined to show off 2015's album, the ode to a dystopian future What Happens Next, an instant classic.
Gang of Four initially existed, with various personnel changes, between 1977 and 1983. Emerging with debut album Entertainment! the band felt like a blast of ice-cold water, radical in both form and content. They were committed foes of received wisdom, subjecting traditional rock'n'roll values – love, sex, community, spontaneity — to ruthless scrutiny while making music every bit as physically exciting as what they were challenging.
Entertainment! was voted the eighth best album of the 1970s by Pitchfork and one of the best of all-time by Rolling Stone (plus a personal favourite of Kurt Cobain). Not to mention The Gang of Four's recordings and incendiary live performances have been hugely influential, and have left their mark on R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Minutemen; Rage Against the Machine, Nirvana and Massive Attack; Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party and LCD Soundsystem.
As a result, Gang of Four was always bigger than the original line-up who recorded the first two albums. Founding guitarist and songwriter Andy Gill has constructed a new Gang of Four touring and recording together since 2013: John "Gaoler" Sterry on vocals, Thomas McNiece on bass and Jonny Finnigan on drums.
What Happens Next, the title of Gang of Four's thrilling and unsettling ninth album, refers both to the world outside and the band itself: an emphatic commitment to the future. The band is joined by a who's who of modern day creative stars on What Happens Next including Alison Mosshart of the Kills and the Dead Weather, Gail Ann Dorsey, Robbie Furze of the Big Pink, and German musician and actor Herbert Grönemeyer.
Gang Of Four
Wednesday April 27th: The Powerstation, Auckland
Tickets via Ticketmaster from 12PM Friday February 19
My Live Nation & Ticketmaster pre-sales from 10am February 15 until 10am February 17


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And because this of all things would rejoice his heart, let us at this time remember in his name the poor and the helpless, the cold, the hungry and the oppressed…
So prayed the congregation at King's College Cambridge as they do every year in the popular broadcast service. It probably always was a bit of a mismatch. People who turn up to the services probably don't think of it as an act of solidarity with the poverty-stricken, any more than singing 'O little town of Bethlehem' generates concern for the people who live there, surrounded as they are by the Israeli security wall.
I have never known a Christmas when the mismatch is so stark, at least here in the UK. A major issue at present is the use of 'benefit sanctions'. The Government has been determined to reduce the levels of welfare benefits for the unemployed, making heavy use of the rhetoric of 'scroungers' and the 'workshy'. At the same time many of those in paid employment are having their pay reduced and the amount they have to do increased. This means greater stress and less time to do anything else. Government rhetoric has been encouraging hostility between them ('hard-working families') and the unemployed, to make further benefit cuts politically popular. Benefit sanctions are the next step in this process: stories are emerging of those entitled to benefits (through unemployment or disability) being denied them for flimsy reasons. We are hearing complaints of job centre staff even falsifying records in order to reject benefit claims. Why? Apparently because of targets: job centre staff, it seems, are given targets for rejections rather than being expected to judge each case on its merits.
A major source of these stories is the food banks. The organisers, naturally curious about the rapid rise of the number turning up to ask for food, ask about the reasons and hear the answers. Benefit sanctions do seem to the the main cause of the recent rise. The Chair of the Trussell Trust, a Christian charity promoting food banks, is quoted by the Daily Mirror criticising the inhumanity of the system:
When someone is a few minutes late for an appointment at the Jobcentre because their bus doesn't turn up, they should not be taking money away for several weeks. It's inhumane.
The Labour Party asked for an independent enquiry into the situation, and a debate was held in the House of Commons on 18th December. Naturally it was defeated. A Green Party member wrote to his Member of Parliament, Eric Ollerenshaw (Conservative), asking why he had voted against it. Eric replied:
…it had been deliberately drafted by Labour to include policy statements that no Government bench member could support. For instance, in addition to calling for an investigation into the use of foodbanks the motion called for the introduction of the following Labour Party policies: 'a freeze on energy prices, a water affordability scheme, measures to end abuses of zero hours contracts, incentives to companies to pay a living wage and abolition of the under-occupancy penalty.'
In other words he thought the Labour Party had worded the motion in such a way as to ensure defeat.
I report the information as I have received it. I don't visit the jobcentres and food banks to see for myself. I don't have inside knowledge, so this is second-hand. Nevertheless there are so many stories of dramatically increased hardship that it hard to believe they are all made up.
In this situation, what does it mean to pray for the poor in Christmas services? Is it just a superficial sop to the conscience, as though saying the prayers exonerates us from doing anything for them? Is it pure hypocrisy? Or is the unchanging prayer, in its setting in a well-established service, an affirmation of an unchanging spirituality that carries on regardless of changing realities? In that case, does the present situation drive a wedge between those who care and those who don't? And what happens to that other wedge, between religion and politics?


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For many single parents, it may be a difficult task to make ends meet, but a recent LIMRA study has found that two-thirds of single moms have a life insurance policy. This is significantly higher than the number of women carrying these plans in the general population, which is just over 50 percent.
While researchers said they were surprised to learn how many of these women were carrying a life insurance policy, many of them may not be properly covered. Only one-third of those insured believe that their families would be covered if they died.
Many companies may not realize how large this potential market may be. LIMRA reports that there are 10 million single mothers in America who have children under the age of 18, possibly leaving them with a minimal amount of money to leave behind in the event of their death.
Some single mothers believe that working with a financial professional may be too expensive. However, experts say this may be the ideal may for this select group of indiviudals to find the right policy.
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After a temporary lapse, I've got my OOHs back! It's sort of appropriate that the first OOHfor 2014 is number 14. The OOH list is not a long list, but rather a very carefully chosen selection of things that actually genuinely cause an audible "OOH" from me when I spy them.
I discovered this dressing table from West Elm while researching for a client. I've always been a fan of a dressing table. It always seems such a glamorous piece. This herringbone mirrored option certainly fits in with my indulgent thoughts of powder puffs and lipsticks. The truth is so often an overused mascara and a touche elat isn't it?! A girl can dream though hey.
Do have a look through my other OOHs and let me know how many OOH you.


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How Much Can Dog Walkers Make?
While I myself know dog walkers and sitters running a relatively low key and stress-free business from home as retirees, I was totally blown away to see this news story about a man in New York who makes a 6-figure income walking dogs.
While the gentleman says it's by no means easy, he really loves making a lucrative income being around dogs and doing what he loves. This is incredibly motivating for people considering starting their own dog walking or dog sitting business.
It all depends on a simple formula:
Number of dogs to walk x price per walk x times per week = $$$
After this, to entice customers, you can build a plan of multiple walks per package deal, giving small discounts and incentives to get long-term business built into your plan. Also, customer loyalty cards which double as business cards can be a great idea for you as well.
Notice how, once you have daily customers and regulars, you will need to find employees of your own. Pretty soon you could be kicking your feet up on your desk or couch at home getting texts from your dog walker employees reporting back in saying "All is well." while you enjoy a casual day in your pajamas.
Getting that First Customer as a Dog Walker is Big
As you can see in the video, he doesn't do it all himself. He actually has about 26 employees at this point, which is exactly where you need to be if you want to earn 6 figures. The business owner makes the money and delegates most of the work to his employees which he has hand picked and trained to be version of himself.
This would no doubt take some time. But consider his clients and client base. Notice how his customers are regulars whose trust he's gained through excellent and dependable service, building a rapport with each individual dog, and gradually expanding and scaling up.
No doubt he doesn't feel the need to charge a discount rate for his services either. Because he's a premium dog walker and business owner, he can charge whatever rate he wants to his happy and loyal client base.
This is why it's so important to find more leads for your dog walking business.
Additional Resources for Starting a Dog Walking Business
It's important that you start out with the will to succeed- and a solid plan. This is exactly why we've created "Move Over, Rover!", a guide to starting your very own dog walking/dog sitting business from home. It requires very little startup investment capital, we give you immediate ways to start acquiring customers from the get-go, and we help you with some secrets and tips from our already successful online business that you can apply to maximize your earnings immediately.
This is why it's now easier than ever to learn how to become a dog walker or dog sitter and to start making additional money, or if you play your cards right, a full-time income, all from home, on your schedule, on your time.


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March 10, 2014
We took this beautiful car and added an Audio control Lc2I and a Memphis mc500 to a 2-12w3's in a custom box.
Sounded great in this already amazing system.
Brought to you by Highend car stereo
We took this 2014 Honda accord and added flavor to it.
We installed plasma glow led lighint through out.
Doors, under dash, cup holders and under seats.
We also installed a Vss5000 Viper keyless with remote start that comes with a smart start.


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Principal Axis Method
Gauss–Newton and conjugate gradient methods use derivatives. When the Wolfram Language cannot compute symbolic derivatives, finite differences will be used. Computing derivatives with finite differences can impose a significant cost in some cases and certainly affects the reliability of derivatives, ultimately having an effect on how good an approximation to the minimum is achievable. For functions where symbolic derivatives are not available, an alternative is to use a derivative-free algorithm, where an approximate model is built up using only values from function evaluations.
The Wolfram Language uses the principal axis method of Brent [Br02] as a derivative-free algorithm. For an -variable problem, take a set of search directions and a point . Take to be the point that minimizes along the direction from (i.e. do a line search from ), then replace with . At the end, replace with . Ideally, the new should be linearly independent, so that a new iteration could be undertaken, but in practice, they are not. Brent's algorithm involves using the singular value decomposition (SVD) on the matrix to realign them to the principal directions for the local quadratic model. (An eigen decomposition could be used, but Brent shows that the SVD is more efficient.) With the new set of obtained, another iteration can be done.
Two distinct starting conditions in each variable are required for this method because these are used to define the magnitudes of the vectors . In fact, whenever you specify two starting conditions in each variable, FindMinimum, FindMaximum, and FindFit will use the principal axis algorithm by default.
The basics of the search algorithm can be seen quite well from the plot since the derivative-free line search algorithm requires a substantial number of function evaluations. First a line search is done in the direction, then from that point, a line search is done in the direction, determining the step direction. Once the step is taken, the vectors are realigned appropriately to the principal directions of the local quadratic approximation and the next step is similarly computed.
The algorithm is efficient in terms of convergence rate; it has quadratic convergence in terms of steps. However, in terms of function evaluations, it is quite expensive because of the derivative-free line search required. Note that since the directions given to the line search (especially at the beginning) are not necessarily descent directions, the line search has to be able to search in both directions. For problems with many variables, the individual linear searches in all directions become very expensive, so this method is typically better suited to problems without too many variables.


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This season is hard to believe. After beating Oregon State the Oregon Ducks are 12-0 and go the National Championship in Glendale, Arizona. Interestingly, what's good for the Ducks is good for me. On Thurs., I go to New York to cover LaMichael James at the Heisman trophy ceremony. Then, I'm off to Glendale to cover the Ducks from the time they arrive until the game is over...eight days total. Of course, I'll update this blog after that. Until then, here's a few of favorite images from the Civil War.
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As part of the National Gallery study day MA drawing course was asked to respond to a work in the collection that related to our individual studio practice. During the workshop the picture I chose to sketch 'An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump Room', Joseph Wright 'of Derby' (1768), which I found to be the painting nearest to my studio practice in making drawings around science and health. However, today wandering scientists have all but disappeared & I am rather reluctant to depict modern scientists as mavericks.
The painting I chose to respond to is 'The Avenue, Sydenham', Camille Pissarro (1871). 'The Avenue, Sydenham' interests me for a number of reasons. Firstly, I am inspired by the Impressions, such Camille Pissarro. Since engaging in the National Gallery study I have also read with interest about how the Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cezanne may have suffered from diabetes & theories about how diabetic retinopathy may have affected his painting in later life. The second reason I am interested in Camille Pissarro's 'The Avenue, Sydenham' is I can see the Church tower depicted in it from my studio. Finally, there is a figure in the foreground of this painting who, intriguingly, has all but disappeared from it. Again, as my studio practice evolves I find it reassuring to think that even imperfect pictures can be well received on such a grand stage as the National Gallery. I planed to redraw a 'The Avenue, Sydenham' as it is seen today & reinstating the missing figure. I find who the missing figure might be/or represent an interesting question.
My initial idea was to draw some sort of social commentary on the pandemic of obesity in the UK. However, I was uncomfortable with is as I feel many people in my area are overweight as result of poverty. I may be being over cautious in self selecting subject matter here?
Also I lazily wondered what Pissarro would make of the view today.
National Gallery Workshop 27-28 March 2014
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Web service APIs and microservices tend to be viewed as technical solutions to technical problems. Their value to the organizations that serve them, however, make them an even better solution for business problems, adding revenue to the bottom line while reducing the effort and time required to bring new digital products to market. In this talk, Rob Z. will explain the five models of API monetization and provide an overview of the resources required to evolve your API program from an IT-only project to a centerpiece in your corporate strategy.
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Usually, when I go to a press conference- two things happen. For one, I have seen the movie and taken notes so I know what questions, if any, I have for the cast or directors. Two- the cast and directors actually give answers about the movie. Neither were the case for the press conference this past weekend for Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War and it made for a hilarious, fun, albeit unusual, press day.
Oh, and when I said a "gathering of superheroes", I meant it. In attendance were: Dave Bautista (Drax), Paul Bettany (Vision), Chadwick Boseman (T'Challa / Black Panther), Josh Brolin (Thanos), Don Cheadle (James Rhodes / War Machine), Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr Stephen Strange), Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark/Iron Man), Winston Duke (M'Baku), Danai Gurira (Okoye), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Tom Holland (Peter Parker/Spider-Man), Scarlett Johansson (Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow), Pom Klementieff (Mantis), Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson/Falcon), Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda Maximoff/Scarlett Witch), Chris Pratt (Peter Quill/Star-Lord), Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/The Hulk), Zoe Saldana (Gamora), Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier), Letitia Wright (Shuri), directors Anthony and Joe Russo and producer Kevin Feige. Phew- that's a mouthful! Yes, my fave Chris, Captain America, was not in attendance because he's off doing wonderful theatre 3000 miles away. Le sigh.
Here's a few of the things the cast *was* able to say:
- After asking which is better, Iron Man or Black Panther to the journalist asking the first question (who replied Black Panther), RDJ (as I like to call him) gave perhaps the only spoiler he could. He was asked if he'll be in "Avengers 4" — his response: "We'll never know. If I die tomorrow, I'm gonna be confused. We'll see."
- Chris Hemsworth poked a little fun at being a fellow Chris when asked about meeting the Guardians of the Galaxy by saying, "I had some weird nervous butterflies floating around my body. I squeezed them out of me. Chris Pratt gave me a big hug and all the butterflies floated away. That was great though, having a new dynamic. This whole film for me, I felt like a fan. The be onscreen with them as Thor, but also as Chris was exciting"
- Chadwick Boseman, who's film "Black Panther" is STILL in theaters over 2 months later, was asked about if he saw Infinity War as Black Panther 1.5. He replied, :I think we have a strong presence within the movie and it was great to have some of these people in Wakanda. It is its own movie and it was great to go from what we did with Black Panther and bring some of that to Avengers, it was a relief actually. But it's its own thing."
- Meanwhile, Sebastian Stan aka The Winter Soldier, aka The White Wolf got to talk a little about his character as seen in Infinity War. He stated, "I think you see shades of the old, so to speak, Bucky. I guess the guy smiles finally! As far as accepted [by the Avengers], I wouldn't go as far as saying that. I think he's seeing where his allies are, he's been enjoying the coconut water in Wakanda and everything else is just peachy."
- Danai Gurira went a little fangirl in her answer when asked about the rumor that the Marvel women approached Marvel President, Kevin Feige, about their own film. Gurira said simply, "I was just thinking how excited I am about Brie Larson, who's shooting 'Captain Marvel' right now […]It'll make the world a better place. I'm looking forward to the future."
As far as the rest of the cast? Well… let's just say they decided to have some fun with some really terrible questions and the fact that their boss was on stage with them, and they couldn't say a word about the movie. Still though- what they did say was so much fun to watch.
Infinity War opens April 27th.


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Will Ferrell and director David Dobkin ("Fred Claus," "Wedding Crashers") have dropped out of the comedy "Neighborhood Watch" for 20th Century Fox.
Jared Stern's script centers on an urbanite's journey as he moves to a suburban community, joins the neighborhood watch and uncovers a large conspiracy.
Dobkin did revisions to the script which he and Ferrell have been attached to since Spring. Shawn Levy and Tom McNulty are producing.


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Payments and support for Indigenous Australians
We have a range of payments and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
ABSTUDY can help you and your family with study, Australian Apprenticeship or traineeship costs.
Relocation Scholarship can help if you need to move to, or from, a remote or regional area to study. It's paid once a year.
Student Start-up Loan is a loan you can get up to twice a year.
Assistance for Isolated Children Scheme can help you with the extra study costs for your children. It is for people who can't go to a state or public school on a daily basis because they:
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- have disability
- have special health needs
You may also be able to get Remote Area Allowance if you get one of our payments and you live in a remote area.
Centrepay helps to pay bills and expenses as regular deductions from your Centrelink payments making it easier for you to budget.
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The Community Development Program helps job seekers living in remote areas gain skills while looking for work in their own community. As a job seeker, it gives you support from someone local.
Read more about the Community Development Program on the National Indigenous Australians Agency website.
Indigenous Customer Service Officers
They provide you individual support in some of our service centres. They:
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- refer you to other service providers
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Indigenous Service Officers
These officers help and support you and your communities to:
- understand our services
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- promote our payments and services at forums
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Remote Servicing Teams
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Voluntary identification
You can tell us if you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian by completing the Medicare Voluntary Indigenous Identifier online form. You can also tell us the next time you contact us. We use this information for many things. It helps us identify other programs and services Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian's may find helpful.
Other support services
There are other support services you may find helpful. You can use the Service Finder to find help in your local area.
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) gives you support with your tax and super.
Indigenous.gov.au hosted by Prime Minister and Cabinet links you to information on policy and programs.
MoneySmart has information to help you make the most of your money. Read the Indigenous section on the MoneySmart website.
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First, AIDS is caused by a virus, HIV that mutates very quickly, so much so that we can trace its family tree from the original simian virus, SIV.
Second, if you can believe Mother Teresa's fanfic, we missed our opportunity. But commenter "MJ" had the answer to that!
MJ | August 20, 2007 7:38 PM:
"I have already prayed to God for healing for Aids, and God's answer to me was "the one I sent to you was aborted in his mother's womb." –Mother Theresa to an AIDS victim
I always wanted to retort to people who use that quote: God told me that the woman who should have become the doctor who would have cured AIDS, never got the chance to go to college because she got pregnant in high school (thanks abstinence only sex ed), and couldn't get an abortion because there was no nearby provider (86% of the counties in the USA), and she was too poor to afford one and travel (especially with the waiting restrictions in her state). Her family pressured her to keep the baby, and she dropped out of school to support her child.
Funny how some people expect an unborn fetus to solve the problems of the world, while women are thought to have so little potential themselves.