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This year's recent graduates are faring better than the graduates of five years ago despite the economy's slow paced growth. June's BLS household and payroll survey, the latest data available, reported that 22 million Americans were unemployed and/or underemployed. Despite slow upward progress, we still see recent grads assimilating to the tough labor market. Thus, young college grads have to differentiate themselves and showcase the skills they have gained through out their college careers and multiple internships. They have to show up and prove themselves to compete.
The good news is that having a college degree is an asset to participate and thrive in today's labor market. The unemployment for college graduates (3.9% as of June 2013) is about half of what it is for workers with just a high school diploma (7.3 %). However, many young college graduates have found jobs that underutilize their skillset. Many of the jobs obtained do not even require bachelor's degrees. Given these circumstances, it is vital for graduates to set themselves apart because even if their first job underutilizes their skillset, they will have to use that as a stepping-stone to push their overall career goals forward.
As the New York Time's Catherine Rampell put it, "…as the economy continues to improve, those recent college graduates will be better situated to find promotions to jobs that do use their higher skills and pay better wages." In other words, you have to start somewhere.
Barbara Henderson, St. Edwards University Director of Career Services, agrees that "The 2010 job market for college grads was extremely difficult… [and] The 2013 college grads appear to have more employment opportunities, but that does not mean the jobs are good jobs." So given the rugged job market, how do students differentiate themselves and grow into strong job candidates fresh out of college?
NerdScholar turned to the experts to learn what young college grads can do to make sure they know how to navigate the tricky labor market. Here are the three pieces of advice experts give to students:
- Get your foot in the door: Do an internship to gain intangible skills, differentiate yourself, and grow your professional network
- Learn about professions you are curious about: Ask for informational interviews at each job/internship you do
- Apply to jobs and make the best out of every job experience: Research jobs and tailor resume to specific job you're applying to and grow from each experience
The internship: Getting your foot in the door and exploring
Getting your foot in the door is not easy. But if you can get an internship after college, this can give you the "in" you need to launch your career. Dr. Michael Woodward –author of The You Plan, Executive Coach, and Organizational Psychologist at the Florida International University Center for Leadership– agrees that internships are a great way to explore and get to know yourself better, which is highly important. He says that, "Nobody can predict the future, but you can plan for it." Specifically, he tells us that students should ask themselves what their long-term career and life vision is and then decide from there what short and long-term goals it is they need to set to get there.
Dr. Woodward also put it this way, "As individuals competing in this world you have to keep your eyes open and stay focused on what is relevant to you. Opportunities are all around, but it's up to you to focus on the ones that make sense for you. All too often people seize opportunities out of desperation not realizing the impact on their larger goals. Having a basic framework to operate from will provide a sense of grounding from which thoughtful decisions can be made." In other words, you do not basically have to know exactly what you want to do but you should at the very least have a vision of the direction you want to take your career in.
Stuart Mease, Director of Career Advancement and Employer Relations at Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business, recommends articulating your "job mission" and from there finding what internship opportunities would help you accomplish that mission. Mease tells us, " [pretend you are] crafting a 30 second commercial to share with others. In that statement, a student must be able to communicate where they want to work, in what industry and for which companies. If the students do not know these vitals, then it's hard for anyone to help them."
You have to know the general direction you want to take your career so that you pursue the appropriate internship opportunities that will help you get your foot in the door. Other experts call this an "elevator speech, " which is where you talk about what you have done, what you do now, and how that plays into your overall career goals.
But it is also helpful to remember that internships are a chance to explore your career options. Lynn Owens, Associate Professor of Communication at William Peace University recommended to "Be willing to look outside your area of interest. I had a student who wanted to be a broadcast reporter, but was not having any luck landing a job. She eventually applied for an assistant news producer position and was hired. One year of experience in that role gave her the experience and connections necessary to land that on-air job she wanted." Sometimes one experience will lead to another so make the most of your internships because it will set you apart.
Kathleen Monroe, Assistant Director of Career Services at William Peace University, told NerdScholar that, "relevant experience from internships sets recent graduates apart from candidates with less applicable work history. Recent graduates can be effective in their job search by connecting how their education, internship experience, and additional work history allows them to add value to an organization."
The informational interview: Learn about the professions you are interested in
Once you know what general direction you want to take your career in, you have to make sure you learn as much as you can from the professionals around you by asking them on informational interviews. And you do not have to limit yourself to the people within your organization. If you are interested in learning about someone at another company, do not be afraid to reach out. Although it may seem like it's intimidating to ask someone to coffee, for example, a conversation with him or her can really shed light on his or her career trajectory.
If you want to go into politics, intern at your state legislature or if you have the means to move to DC for a summer internship on the hill, do that. You'll be exposed to policy makers and people who have industry knowledge. Once there you could ask them for coffee and advice to learn how they got to where they are.
Another good example is the tech sector. If you're interested in learning working in tech, seek opportunities in those areas. This summer, a group of bay area interns started the "Intern Project," giving advice to interns about how to make the most of your experience, ace future interviews, and get recommendation letters. This also means that you should talk to your peers to hear advice about what you could be doing better to land more job interviews. The bottom line is that you need to consider where you need to move to increase your chances of reaching your career goals. Check out some of the best cities for young professionals here.
John Brady, career expert and Boston University alum, recommends young grads to reach out to their alumni network, particularly those who are professionals in the career field you wish to pursue. He advises to, "Use your school's alumni network. Most good job opportunities are snatched up before they can be broadly advertised on a job board even though they may be posted on an employer's website. To efficiently create a network, have meaningful exploratory conversations with alumni in your chosen field. Ask for their advice, their experience, and keep to the allotted time."
The informational interview has a lot of power and can direct your job search in the right direction. Do not underestimate its helpfulness and seek out to learn from your colleagues especially while interning, which can help set you apart.
The job application: After you identify an opportunity make sure your application is done right
When you find opportunities to pursue and apply, be extra cognizant of how you present your application. It is helpful to tailor your resume and your cover letter to whatever job you are applying to. Being careless in this step of the process can get your resume thrown in the wastebasket.
Researching the company or organization you want to work for is crucial, but you also have to make it a point to play up the skills that can make your employer thrive. It's about how you can help your potential boss, not the other way around.
Stephanie Kinkaid, Program Coordinator for Monmouth College's Wackerle Career and Leadership Center, tells NerdScholar that recent grads can compete in the market if they go beyond the basic research for the jobs they are applying for and play up the intangible skills they gained in their past internships.
"Graduates should not only be educated in an individual field, they should also be skilled in social attributes. Employers are looking for candidates who can make decisions under pressure, remain calm and be confident in difficult moments. Internships and part-time jobs are a great way for college students to prepare for the real world. Employers do not want to take the time to teach soft skills, so observing those in desired fields can be a way for students to learn the attributes needed," Kinkaid said.
As you intern and get your first job out of college, make sure that you learn how the "basics"—how to set up meetings, write effective emails, and work cross functionally with different members of a team and across departments in your organization. Having intangible professional skills will be sure to set you apart come time for your job interview.
In addition to honing your basic intangible skills, you have to work with what you got. Most college graduates do not land their dream jobs straight out of college. In fact, not many people do but everyone starts somewhere. The important thing is to remember that you can learn, build and grow from every experience no matter what you are doing. If you feel like you are "underemployed" and "underutilizing" your skills, you have to remember that the way to grow is by doing your job well and with integrity. The skills that you gain at each job are the stepping-stones to help you build your overall career.


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Wicomico Parish, Virginia
United States Virginia Wicomico Parish
Wicomico Parish has served Northumberland County, Virginia Genealogy. Also known as Great Wiccocomoco Parish and Lee Parish.
- abt 1648[1]
Parish History
Meade's 1861 history of Wicomico Parish is available online.[2]
- Northern Neck Historical Society. Commemorating the Establishment of a Memorial Monument to the Parish of Great Wiccocomoco: Northumberland County, Va. June 5, 1961. 1961.
- Overholt, John L. and Arthur C. Johnson. The History of Wicomico Parish: Including 1703-1795 Vestry Minutes. Wicomico Church, Va.: Wicomico Parish Church, 1999. FHL Book 975.521 K2o 1999.
Parish Records
Parish Registers
Wicomico's Parish Registers have not survived.
Vestry Books
The original Wicomico Parish Vestry Book (1703-1795) is kept at the Library of Virginia. Copy: FHL Film 34216. Overholt published abstracts of these records (see Parish History).
- ↑ Freddie Spradlin, "Parishes of Virginia," VAGenWeb, accessed 29 January 2011; Hening's Statutes at Large; Emily J. Salmon and Edward D.C. Campbell Jr., The Hornbook of Virginia History (Richmond: Library of Virginia, 1994).
- ↑ William Meade, Old Churches, Ministers and Families of Virginia, 2 vols. (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott and Co., 1861). Digital versions at Internet Archive: Vol. I and Vol. II.

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This post is sponsored by World Market, but as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Some affiliate links are used.
And just like that, another year has passed us by! It's so crazy to me that we are now already in 2017. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are looking forward to the new year.
I'm usually not big on resolutions, but this year, we did make a few that I'll be sharing over the coming week. One of our main resolutions for 2017: eating at home. In terms of eating and drinking, 2016 was a bad one for us. Like, really bad. There were honestly weeks where we ate out for dinner every single night. Since we typically take advantage of happy hour pricing and deals on food and drinks, the cost wasn't as much of an issue as the toll it took on our waistlines 😉 So, we have big plans to change that this year!
Kurtis turns 40 in April (yikes!) so we've both decided this is the year we really need to get healthy. We've been making a concerted effort the past two months to eat healthier and prepare more meals at home. Kurtis started P90X with our friend Nick in November, so they've been working out hardcore, as well. I plan to get started on the workout train this week (using this DVD that I've had great success with in the past) because I desperately need it, as well. But, changing our eating habits will also be a main focus.
Today I've partnered with World Market to share some tips for making it easier to eat healthier, and more importantly, eating at home more frequently.
Typically, we don't arrive home from work until 5:30 or 6:00 each night and by that point, we are usually both really hungry. Which means we're usually not patient enough to spend time cooking. We want to eat and eat now!
We've found the following tips helpful in ensuring we make a plan and eat at home:
- Plan meals out for the week.
- Make a grocery list.
- Pick a cheat meal day or two.
- Have the tools on hand that will make cooking easier.
- Save the more complicated recipes for the weekends.
Kurtis and I have both found that if we plan meals in advance and have the proper tools to cook, we enjoy it so much more and find that we are much more likely to eat at home. I found this magnetic meal planning notepad at World Market and it's perfect. We hang it on the fridge, plan out our meals for the week, and then it's in plain site all week to remind us of our intentions.
For the past two months, we've also been diligent about making a grocery list and planning out our dinners over the weekend (love this notepad because it's sorted by grocery store category). We hit the grocery store, stock up for the week, and know which day will be our 'cheat' day in advance. By having all the ingredients we need on hand, it makes us less likely to make excuses and head to a restaurant.
Knowing the plan in advance really helps us follow through during the week. Rather than having random groceries around the house that we'd have to piece together into meals, we know exactly what we're eating and when. It's also a lot easier to track calories when you know exactly what is going into every meal you make!
I'm not sure about you guys, but I find when I have cute tools to use, I'm much more likely to use them. It's dumb, but also effective, so I go with it 😉 I'm not sure Kurtis cares that we now have the most adorable lemon measuring spoons and cups, but I do. World Market seriously has the cutest variety of all sorts of measuring tools and I had a hard time picking a favorite! But the cheery lemon yellow looks so good with my favorite blue, greens, and aquas.
In the past two months, we find that we are using our measuring cups and spoons multiple times a day. So, it was important for us to stock up on more. I also found these measuring pints that are perfect for some of our liquid ingredients. I love that they have so many measurement options and conversions, so they work for virtually any recipe.
Funny enough, we haven't had real salt and pepper shakers for at least a decade. I'm not even joking – we've been using those picnic-style cardboard shakers for years. It was time for an upgrade. These acrylic salt and pepper mills are exactly what I've been meaning to buy for years, but never pulled the trigger on. Suddenly our meals feel so much fancier now with legit equipment!
We've also quickly realized that crockpots and leftovers are our friends. Inevitably one of us has a work even every few weeks that includes dinner, so we find it's easy to get de-railed if the other person at home doesn't have a meal made. It's too easy to swing through a drive-thru! But, if there is a pre-made meal on hand it works like a dream. We also love the leftovers for lunch throughout the week.
I stocked up on several other gadgets while at World Market as well. I included some fun wood and enamel salad bowls, mixing bowls (ours had started to get rust spots), spoonulas, a fruit basket for our countertop, a garlic press (our old IKEA one died), and a lemon press (we use our lime one all the time and needed the larger lemon size now). Oh, and hello cute striped tea towels. You can see all the items below as well.
World Market also has a huge selection of food and drink items, many of which are unique and add that extra oomph to your meals at home! They are also having one of their largest dining room furniture sales ever so you may want to check that out as well.
Have you ever made a resolution to eat at home more? Do you have any other tips for making this resolution stick? I'd love to hear any other tips you have or some of your favorite kitchen gadgets and tools!
I'll be back tomorrow with two posts: our powder bathroom reveal and my top posts of 2016!
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A TV show like Midsomer Murders really has to have it together to keep on air for 18 seasons, but can it woo a new viewer in after all these years? Is it too late to jump on the murder mystery bandwagon and enjoy this well received and proven series? Let's find out.
The Movie Itself (4/5)
Midsomer Murders is a fairly well known television murder mystery series that is being brought to Blu-ray by Acorn Media. The show has been going on since 1997 and continues strong to this day. It follows the investigations of a veteran DCI and a young sergeant who investigate the strange happenings around Midsomer County.
As alluded to in the intro, this is my first delve into the series. I was a bit worried that I would be lost in the plot or missing out on a lot of context, but that didn't seem to be the case. In fact, if anything, after watching these six episodes (each an hour and a half long), I was hooked and wanting to go back and see what I've been missing. Don't get me wrong, there is definite character development between episodes, but at no point did I feel like I was missing anything big; just getting a glimpse of a larger picture that makes me curious for more.
The format of the show is very newcomer friendly as well. Each episode is fully standalone and has a longer, fully fleshed out storyline (they feel like movies instead of television episodes). DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Charlie Nelson find themselves investigating a strange and fascinating murder mystery. We get to follow along as they interview witnesses and search for the right clues to solve the case. Then, at the end of the episode, we find out if our suspicions are correct as our two main characters play out the clues and come to a (sometimes surprise) reveal of our culprit (or culprits).
The investigations and interviews are extremely well written and are genuinely fun to follow along with. Throughout the episodes, you will find yourself building your own case and eliminating suspects alongside our detectives. Furthermore, the cases themselves are often highly unique and mysterious. During the six episodes included in this series, we see cases involving a missing corpse, UFO sightings, a bicycle champion being murdered immediately after a race, an artistic display of a dead body, an archaeologist buried alive, and a horse trampling.
The show finds a good balance of tension and comedy (albeit somewhat dry humor), but has a noticeably slower pacing than what you may expect going in. This may be due to the longer run times and having more time to go through evidence and much more interviewing than a 30 minute runtime would allow. Nevertheless, the show never seemed to run on or draw out either. Recurring characters do a great job of acting in the series, as do most of the supporting cast, although here and there you will notice a spot of bad acting, but it's not too bad.
Overall, I found this to be a surprisingly entertaining and pleasurable watch. A bit slower than I expected, but well worth the time.
The six episodes in this set are spread across three Blu-ray discs, giving each episode plenty of space to fit the highest visual quality possible. The show may not be super heavy on effects, but it makes up for it by filming in some absolutely gorgeous locations with lots of fine detail. The picture quality is pretty much top notch, you won't be disappointed.
There's not a lot to talk about in terms of audio here. The show is almost entirely dialog driven, with not a lot of flashy sound effects. Having said that, the audio track here sounds clear as can be, and the environmental sounds all are well defined.
Special Features (2/5)
There is not a of extra content here, but included are:
- Behind the Scenes: Habeas Corpus
- The Dogs and Babies of Midsomer
- Behind the Scenes: The Incident at Cooper Hill
- An Introduction to Dr. Kam Karimore
- Behind the Scenes: Breaking the Chain
- Behind the Scenes: A Dying Art
- Trailers
Each of these behind the scenes features are fairly interesting, but are quite short. Each clocks in at about five minutes in length or less. The dogs and babies of Midsomer and the introduction to Dr. Kam both feature some cool interviews as well, I just can't help but be a bit disappointed that we didn't get anything of real substance here. I imagine that a lot of that stuff has been done before series 18, though. So maybe fans of the series have already gotten their fill of bigger features.
Packaging (3/5)
Acorn has brought Midsomer Murders to Blu-ray in this three disc set that comes with a slipcover featuring the same art as the single sided sleeve. Inside you will find an insert promoting other Acorn releases, and the three discs with matching art (again, the same from the cover).
It's nice to see art on each disc as opposed to the ever common generic discs with just a title on them. It would have been nice to have more art across the spread here, but regardless, it's a pretty attractive set.
Technical Specs
- Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
- DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
- English
Runtime 557 Mins
Midsomer Murders Series 18 Overall (4/5)
Midsomer Murders is welcoming to newcomers, even after 18 years on air. I thoroughly enjoyed diving into this show, and had more fun following the questioning and solving the murders than I thought I would. I would definitely recommend this show to anyone looking for a good mystery.
You can pick it up here.
Note: This Blu-ray was sent to us for review. This has not affected our judgement or editorial process in any way. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this process.


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PARSIPPANY, NJ – Sep 14, 2015 – Today, crowdfunding experts will convene in New York to engage Wall Street firms, institutions, hedge funds, family offices, and others in the private banking and high net worth world to discuss how equity-based crowd funding is more than a friends and family opportunity and what it can mean for the firms that properly position themselves.
"We are happy to be part of this event," said Karl Schlegel, CEO of CallsThatROCK, a firm that is bringing cool to call center. "I believe that crowd funding is bringing personal engagement back into the picture and giving people access to participate in the creation of ideas in a more tangible manner than merely owning stock. People want recognition and crowd funding provides that. As it becomes easier to participate in equity-based crowdfunding, I believe that people are going to feel more of a sense of involvement as well as control than merely holding shares of a company through a transfer agent." While enthusiastic about the benefits of equity-based crowdfunding, Schlegel also acknowledged the value that the market offers investors in terms of liquidity and a fast exit. He believes that Wall Street, advisory firms, headhunters, and law firms should take the opportunity seriously and position themselves to benefit. "Once equity-based crowdfunding goes into full effect under Title III of the JOBS Act, and becomes more open to friends and family participation, the successfully funded companies will be faced with turning vision into reality," said Schlegel. "The firms that positon themselves to provide necessary services at affordable rates can benefit from the tidal wave of demand that will be created." The Monday event will be a key step in raising awareness about the abundance of opportunity sitting on the doorstep. For Schlegel, this is in line with one the core beliefs that he and CallsThatROCK Chairman, Derek Gazal, have built the company on. "For us, business is all about people. People build great companies. People make the difference. Sometimes it is easy to lose sight of this when dealing with real estate assets, IP, technology, etc."
The event will feature a panel discussion with Joy Schoffler, Principal and Founder of Leverage-PR and board member of two of the most active professional crowdfunding organizations, Chris Tyrell, CEO of Offerboard and Chairman of the Crowdfunding Intermediaries Regulatory Advocates (CfIRA), and Georgia P. Quinn, a securities attorney specializing in crowdfunding at Ellenoff, Grossman & Schole and CEO of iDisclose, a web-based legal disclosure platform focused on the disclosure needs of small businesses and startup entrepreneurs accessing capital via crowdfunding. The panel will be led and moderated by Ziad Abdelnour, Chairman of the Financial Policy Council and CEO of Blackhawk Partners, a Private Family Office.
"Pre-registration for the event has set a record," said Schlegel who, in addition to serving as CEO of CallsThatROCK, is Chairman of Events for the Financial Policy Council (FPC) and a board member. "We are looking forward to a great event and are already in discussions about including equity based crowdfunding as a key topic at future events for the FPC in 2016."
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Temperate weather plus easy access to a variety of terrains with awe-inspiring views makes America's Finest City the perfect year-round runner's paradise. See for yourself by breaking a sweat on some of San Diego's most popular running routes.
Known as the nation's largest urban park, Balboa Park features dozens of museums, performance venues, restaurants, and is home to the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Aside from the cultural attractions, this 1,200-acre park features 65 miles of on- and off-road trails perfect for a leisurely casual stroll or a grueling canyon run. Bonus: the natural and man-made landmarks—from the Spanish-style architecture of the iconic California Tower to the unusual, alien-like desert garden—give runners a feast for the eyes.
You want iconic San Diego? Head to the Embarcadero for scenic coastline feels. Your run starts south of the convention center, which is home to San Diego Comic-Con (as well as several massive sets of stairs if you want to take your run up a notch). Though, be prepared to bob and weave around the throngs of folks wandering through Seaport Village and gaping at the majesty of the USS Midway aircraft carrier. You can also take in some art and culture. Make sure to check out the Embarcadero pathway that features the "Urban Trees," an installation featuring the work of 30 artists.
If you're looking for less city and more nature, escape to the 2,000-acre Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. A paradise for runners and hikers alike, the reserve is situated along the cliffs between La Jolla and Del Mar overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Named for the endangered Torrey Pine, the area includes six primary running paths that range in distance from .4 miles to 1.25 miles. If you're on your game, link the hilly trails together for a more vigorous workout. Adventurous (cheeky) types may want to head down and cool off at clothing-optional Black's Beach.
Mission Bay's man-made Fiesta Island offers a four-mile loop that's perfect for runners of all abilities. Take on the whole loop for an intense run or cut through the center of the peninsula for a shorter route. Either way, the flat pathway stretches around dirt and dunes and is a respite from traffic — cars are few and far between here. Fiesta Island is also home to a large dog park, so bring your furry friend for some exercise in the sun. Fitt Tip: take care of nature's business before you head out; there are no restrooms on the island.
San Diego may be home to plenty of paved paths to get your sweat on, but sometimes you need to head to the hills for some fresh air and incredible vistas. Iron Mountain offers all that and more. Grab your pup or favorite running buddy for a trail that has a healthy dose of inclines (it's a mountain). You can stick to the main path (like everyone else) or explore some of the lesser-trafficked offshoots (we suggest this) that lead to a variety of peaks.
If you're looking to get in a quick workout with a side of breathtaking ocean views, this out-and-back is your spot. The trail to the cliffs is unmarked but easy enough to navigate at just over two miles. Do yourself a favor and plan your run for when the sun is just starting to set, it's called Sunset Cliffs for a reason. Want to take on a little extra mileage? Continue on along Ocean Beach, it'll add about one more mile to your trip.
This one's for those who subscribe to the "sun's out, guns out" mantra. Shirts and shoes are optional as you hoof it past beach-goers soaking up rays and sneaking sips of booze. The most popular route: start at the South Mission Jetty and turn back around after hitting Crystal Pier in PB — the whole thing is a little over five miles. Take the hard-packed sand for a fast-paced session or move up to the soft stuff for a little extra booty pump. Warning: Your calf muscles will be sore for days.
If "natural" paths aren't your jam, nearby Mission Bay Park is completely paved and gives you the option to circle the entire bay. The whole thing is about 8.5 miles, but you can easily chop the run into smaller chunks. This isn't one of those get-lost-in-your-thoughts kind of runs, though — the paths are crawling with other runners, meandering walkers, strollers, bikes, and curious pups. But for a little cross-training action, the eastern portion of the trail is home to one of San Diego's several "parcourse trails" complete with pull-up bars, push-up stations, and more.
Head east to La Mesa for a six-mile round trip trail that horseshoes around Lake Murray. A popular spot for leisure-seeking families, the flat, paved stretch can be busy, but (thankfully) it's still peaceful. And it's littered with picnic tables and benches, so you've got someplace to catch your breath and watch the hordes of ducks scattered across the lake. And when your legs are spent, rent a canoe for quite the adventurous day.
Looking for some serious distance? The Pacific Coast Highway route is great for those who need to pack on some mileage. Start at La Jolla Cove—home of the barking and, um, aromatic, sea lions—and make your way along the scenic coast up to Encinitas. A word of warning: The course is almost 19 miles, so you'll probably want someone waiting for you with a car at the end. The run also includes the leg- and butt-burning Torrey Pines hill, which boasts a 6% grade (woof). Let's just say, this one isn't for the uninitiated.
At just about five miles, this popular paved loop will take you along the perimeter of Lake Miramar and past some spectacular views of La Jolla and Sorrento Valley. Pack a post-run snack and make a day of it, there are plenty of picnic tables where you can cool off and refuel. Fitt Tip: cars are allowed to on this trail most days, so be cautious when you're pounding the pavement here.
Named for the first European to set foot on the West Coast, the Cabrillo National Monument is a hill-lover's dream. The trail itself is only about 2.5 miles, but you'll climb 240 feet along the way. Trust us — the sweat is worth it. The views of Point Loma and San Diego Bay are incredible. Plus, there's the now defunct Point Loma Lighthouse and Cabrillo Statue up top to check out. Thirsty? Head to the Liberty Public Market nearby for some post-run suds.
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This a look into my room - the first thing most people notice is the lack of space (storing, surface and in general). But I grew to love it so much :)
Some close-ups of my desk area:
In case you didn't know before, I'm a huge coffee junkie... so this is my (at this point rather small) collection of coffee mugs: There is Rohrschach; an original paper cup from my favorite Starbucks; a souvenir from Guatemala; a really expensive thermo mug; a travel bottle from school; a Starbucks Addict travel mug and my TDK mug. Depending on the day at least two of them are in constant use and accompany me to school.
The wall features many personal memories (like postcards and pictures and the lyrics to my favorite song ever), and of course lots of Batman and Superman paraphernalia (like... Valentine's Day cards... or calender sheets... or a Clark bar wrapping...).
If you look closely
you'll see (four of my six) TDK movie tickets :)
Yep yep, my bed... One of the few things that I really want to replace if I end up staying in Canada for more than just one more year. It's extremely comfy but way to small for me and... the mass of stuffed animals ;) All of them are gifts from friends and actually quite international: There are three Canadians (two from Quebec, one from Ontario), one Alaskan, two Dutch guys and three Germans. Oh, and a Superman pillow from Chile. ;) And yeah, they all have names and I could tell you a story for each of them but... well... no. ;)
That's the view I have every morning when I wake up. The poster is one of the few purely decorative and useless things I brought from Germany and probably the first thing I put up on my wall. The Canadian flag decorates my closet door but I really hope I can find a Quebecois one sometime.
The postcards you see on the left are all souvenirs from friends:
I love getting mail and seeing these lovely pictures makes me smile when I wake up in the morning.
Beneath the postcards is my (currently empty) fish tank and beneath that is the only reason why I'm glad to move out:
My room has absolutely not enough space for books. This is the small collection that is not hidden in suitcases and boxes - I'm really looking forward a new big book case :)
And a last pic that proves that I am really obsessed with bats:
So, you see, I'm gonna miss this place. I'm looking forward to a bigger place in a nicer area, though. And sharing the bathroom with only one other person will definitely be a plus :)


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Earlier this month I took a couple of my faves to the RVCA Fairfax store for a little fun… Spring Breakers style. We shotgunned a couple PBR's in the alley and proceeded to break into the side door (Ashleah's got skills) for a very private shopping mission.
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President Obama was due to host a lavish dinner for Saudi Arabia's recuperating King Abdullah in New York today — but postponed their meeting following the Arizona tragedy.
Obama was to dine with the king, who's recovering from back surgery, and 20 others at The Plaza hotel's Oak Room early this evening. Sources tell us the Plaza was due to be locked down for five hours for Obama's dinner with Abdullah, whose entourage has taken over the hotel's fourth-floor suites.
One source said, "It was to be a five-course dinner hosted by the president. Secret Service have been combing the hotel all weekend, and the entire food court and first floor were to be locked down." A White House spokesman confirmed, "The president isn't going to New York tomorrow, the trip has been postponed . . . because of the Arizona tragedy."
The king, 86, underwent surgery at New York Presbyterian in November for a herniated disc complicated by a blood clot on his spine. He left the hospital in December and moved to the Waldorf-Astoria to recover.
But sources said he's since taken up the Plaza's entire fourth floor for his entourage, including his personal chef. The White House has kept a close eye on his progress. Vice President Joe Biden visited his family in the hospital on Dec. 15, and on Friday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with him at The Plaza.
Obama also spoke with Abdullah on Dec. 26 from his Hawaii vacation to wish him well. In a statement, the White House said the king congratulated him on winning Senate approval of a nuclear-arms-reduction treaty with Russia: "The president thanked him and told him that he looked forward to working closely together in the coming year." The US announced last year it plans to offer the Saudis $60 billion in fighter jets and helicopters.
Reps for the Saudi royal family didn't get back to us and reps for The Plaza declined to comment.


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The Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC) participated in SPOGA+Gafa, Europe's largest garden expo, for the seventh consecutive year to promote timber and timber-related products sourced from sustainably managed Malaysian tropical forests.
In addition to building greater awareness and access for MTCS-PEFC certified timber and timber-based products, MTCC took the opportunity to educate delegates including legislators, manufacturers, garden furniture companies, and the timber trade community at-large, about sustainable forest management practices in Malaysia, and how the national timber certification scheme, the Malaysian Timber Certification Scheme (MTCS), promotes a sustainable timber sector.
"Timber certication has proven to be an effective tool in helping Malaysian timber and timber-based products secure better access and presence in markets which place greater emphasis on sustainability. We very much appreciate this platform to further educate European Union buyers and consumers that choosing MTCS-PEFC certified timber and timber-based products is a positive choice for the environment," said Yong Teng Koon, MTCC CEO.
According to MTCC, the German Federal Government is planning to develop a new guideline that will make sustainability certification a pre-condition for public procurements. As demand for sustainable material grows, timber certification like the MTCS will create positive market conditions for Malaysian timber and timber-based producers and exporters.
Over the years, tropical timber from Malaysia has enjoyed good reputation in the German market. It is often the choice of timber importers, traders and window manufacturers due to its sturdiness and resistance to damage from insects, fungus, and moisture decay.
Themed, 'Come and Grow', SPOGA+Gafa 2017 was held from 3 to 5 September 2017 in Cologne, Germany. This year, it attracted a total of 39,000 visitors from 113 countries. More than 2,131 exhibitors from 59 countries showcased their products related to Garden Living, Garden Creation and Care, Garden BBQ and Garden Unique.
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11/30 MY First American Thanksgiving
There are many international students like me who don't have to go back to our family to enjoy holiday; either we choose to travel or stay. We actually have a really long holiday, from Wednesday to Sunday. Some of my friends even chose to travel to the East Coast with friends. For me, I stayed. The reason why I stayed is some of my American friends invited me to their house to enjoy the real, local Thanksgiving.
Getting together with friends for Thanksgiving has become such a precious memory for me, and I don't regret staying (local). Maybe I miss the beautiful scene of traveling, but it has been filled with all kinds of Thanksgiving food and laughter. Before the meal, we truly prayed for everyone and everything we have now. I was feeling how great we need to cherish the moments we have in everyday life. Being grateful is actually the core value of this festival and it gave me more meanings than just traveling.
After the days surrounded by the nice smelling of pumpkin and turkey, here comes the "Dead Week". Have you recovered from the holiday and are you ready for finals?
10/19 Midterm madness Gives Way to Monterey
What I have learned from this cruel midterm is never study alone! Keep in touch with the professor and GSI, send emails or ask questions during office hours. No matter what kind of way, solve all your questions before the midterm. Start reviewing as early as possible. Full preparation is the best way to disaggregate your burden before exams. Definitely, midterm period is tough and tiring! But it's also a good reflection for period learning, which reminds you to make adjustments for the future.
Having experienced the first midterm in Berkeley, I was feeling so tired and stressed. I urgently needed a break. A trip was definitely the best choice. Driving one hour towards south, we arrived in a very beautiful city near the Pacific Ocean----Monterey. We were so lucky that the weather that day was so great for hiking. The blue sea and sky almost melted together, looking at the scene like that. I was healed by the nature. I can't stop praising the power of the creator and telling myself I cherish every second of my life.
9/19 My First Month Milestones
I learned how to get around town
Berkeley is a university town near San Francisco, which is a 30 minutes drive away. "Bart" is the most convenient transportation connecting the whole Bay Area. For the reason that I arrived ahead of the program beginning time, I couldn't take the shuttle SAF offered. But it's easy to take Bart from SFO airport to Downtown Berkeley where the university located.
I learned how to be brave and ask for help -- in English
Thanks to some of my American friends living in Berkeley, I stayed in their apartment for a night. I have to say that most of the Americans I have met they are so friendly and willing to offer help to strangers. Not only my friends, but also the Bart staff, passersby who showed me the way, and the staff of SAF. If it's the first time you have been in America, just be brave to ask for help if you need. Don't worry about your language; they won't laugh at your accent or grammar. Being brave to talk could be the most important thing for your journey and daily life.
I learned how to navigate a different approach to academics abroad
UC Berkeley offers every student an orientation which almost explains everything you need to know in the future, including academic and basic life tips. And teachers and assistants are willing to help you solve your problems/answer questions -- just feel free to email them. The first week is actually a little bit tiring for every student, because you have to take part in many courses you are interested in and then make decisions about whether the course is appropriate for you to enroll in. Even though we don't have the priority to choose whatever courses we want, there are still many choices for us exchange students. I major in Finance at my home university, so I have chosen two courses from Haas Business School which is a very outstanding business school in the world. Even though I only take half the number of courses here, compared to the number of courses in my home university, I still feel fulfilled -- and some pressure -- from the coursework. Maybe it's a result of language barriers or a different learning system, but it reminds me that I have to devote more time to my studying, which also means that I could learn more.
I learned how to make the most of my time as an SAF Scholar
Many of my friends ask me how long I will stay here. I answer:" one semester". They always reply : "That's so short, but make it count !" Yes! They are right! Just make it count.
Here's the beautiful view of Haas!
Host: University of California, Berkeley
Home: South China University of Technology
Major: Advertising, Finance


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"This is a great coming of age book, where finding solutions to emotional baggage
hits the realities of modern living. The characters are engaging ..." G.
love it ... the characters have come to life … and your aim to educate on
meditation and the peace that comes with
accepting and living with your reality without blaming yourself came through."M.
These are just
a couple of the readers who have enjoyed reading The
Buddha Technology and have found it inspirational.
The novel
follows a young man's journey to find peace and a purpose to his life. Along the way, Tom experiences several kinds
of suffering and loss. He grows through
the process and emerges stronger and more focused.
The attempt
to find a shortcut to enlightenment is brought into sharp focus by an exotic
research project that Tom becomes a subject in.
The book
offers no easy answers; but it will leave the reader more aware and more
attuned to the power of the true self.
Tom Sanders, now a young adult, grew up in a dysfunctional
family. Tom was uprooted at the age of
14 when his father, a brilliant but troubled professor at the University of British
Columbia in Vancouver, accepted a position at the University of Arizona in
His father's drinking and bouts of rage led to Tom's decision
to drop out of school and leave home. Tom
was adjusting well to life on his own.
He had entered into a relationship with the ambitious but insecure Sarah,
was working as a waiter to support himself, and was attending a community
college to complete his grade 12. This
was all derailed when his parents were killed in a car accident.
Tom dealt with his problems by running. He ran every day to train for marathons, but he
also ran to escape his problems, craving the runner's high. With the
insurance money he received after his parent's
death, he purchased a truck and camper and headed out on the road "for a
few days - to clear his head". His
girlfriend, who later announced her pregnancy, grew impatient with him,
appropriated the money from their Tucson bank account and sued for support.
As Tom drove through the mystic wilderness of the deserts
of Arizona, Nevada and Utah, he found a sense of peace and spirituality in places on his
journey. However, still unable to deal
with the situation back in Tucson, he continued north, ending up broke in an RV park on Vancouver Island.
It was there that he became a part of an exotic research project that
was to change his life.
The book The Buddha Technology
deals with the clash of technology and spirituality. It follows the
journey of a modern day Siddhartha, as he learns to deal with suffering and experiences
a spiritual awakening..
Douglas Reid lives on the west coast of Canada, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. His
writing reflects his love of the Pacific
Northwest, inspiration drawn from his travels in the American Southwest, and his
passion for spirituality and alternative health practices. He has worked as a teacher, freelance writer,
newsletter editor and an information officer. The
Buddha Technology is his first published novel.
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Welcome back to Dog of Blogs! I hope you all had a well-deserved break and are ready to learn more about dogs in the newest installment of Blog of Dogs! This week we will be focusing on the Siberian Husky!
The Siberian Husky is commonly identified by their blue or multi-colored eyes as well as their wolf-like features. Huskies are very smart, athletic, and independent which can make them challenging for first time owners. Because of their athletic ability, it is very easy for Huskies to run away, so it is very important for Huskies to be in a fenced-in area. Huskies are one of the friendliest dog breeds, especially with families and kids. They are very agreeable and have an outgoing temperament which makes them good companions for kids. They also have good endurance and a strong willingness to work which makes them a great working dog, especially in colder climates.
Siberian Huskies come from the "Working Dogs" breed group. They are a medium sized dog, ranging from one foot eight inches to eleven inches tall at the shoulder. They have a pretty wide weight range from 35 to 60 pounds. They also have a nice long life lifespan, ranging from 12 to 15 years if you take good care of these precious dogs.
The Siberian Husky is believed to have originated among a tribe of Siberian nomads, the Chukchi. DNA tests have confirmed that Siberian Huskies are one of the oldest dog breeds, making their history pretty unknown. With this, it is known that the Chukchi used the Siberian Huskies for faster transportation in the cold weather. An even more important use of the Huskies is how helpful they were to families. For example, they slept with children to provide warmth and comfort in the cold weather and were able to help doing heavy labor around the house, like transporting things. In 1908, the Siberian Husky moved to Alaska and were used as sled dogs during the Gold Rush. Once they moved to Alaska, they became part of the All-Alaska Sweepstakes, which is a 408-mile dog sled race which is still continued today with the Huskies. The Siberian Club of America was founded in 1938 and the Siberian Husky was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930.
Since Huskies are pack dogs, they need an owner who is a clear and firm leader. If an owner can establish themselves as such, it makes training much easier because the dog will respect and listen to the owner. It is very common for Huskies to challenge the limits of an owner's position and even try to take control from time to time so it is very important to have a good grasp on a Husky. It is necessary to give a Husky plenty of exercise throughout the day because they are such a high-energy breed. If they do not have enough exercise and play time, they can be very destructive. Huskies are very social and love to interact with other dogs as well as people. One interesting fact about Huskies is that they do not bark, making for horrible watchdogs. Instead of barking, Huskies have a nice loud howl that can bother neighbors if not contained. As always, it is very important to socialize Huskies as early as possible because of how social the breed is. Going to dog parks, going on strolls through town, inviting people over, or even taking a Husky into a store are all great ways to socialize a Husky.
All Alaska Sweepstakes Race:
This 408-mile race was originally made to help the gold miners in the cold winter weather of Nome, Alaska. During this time, the best mode of land transportation in the winter were sled dog teams. With this, people would bet large amounts of money on which sled dog team would get to somewhere faster. However, it was soon discovered that this race was not won simply by going fast, but rather, with strategy and special care to the dogs doing the hard work. The first couple of races did not have any rules but as time went on, more and more rules were added to this race in order to make sure that everyone involved was safe, humans and dogs. This is an entertaining and important race in Alaska that captures the attention of thousands of people.
If you want to add a wonderful addition to your family, adopt a Husky now! They will be a great friend and companion as well as an amazing comfort with their warm fur!


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The Municipal Corporation Shimla organised a day long Consultative Workshop for school teachers under the European Union funded project ''Strengthening and Empowering Urban local Authorities in the delivery of Decentralized Sanitation Services".
The workshop was organized at Rotary Town Hall, in which 57 representatives of different schools from Shimla marked their presence.
The Deputy Mayor of Municipal Corporation Shimla Tikender Panwer inaugurated the workshop. Dr. D.P. Singh, Project manager of the project, apprised the participants about the ongoing activities under European Union funded Capacity Building project of MC Shimla.
The Project Implementing Unit (PIU) of European Union project had conducted Environmental School Surveys for 118 schools in Shimla, on which Meera Sharma, Social Coordinator of the project, gave detail presentation to the participants.
Dr. Omesh Bharti, Corporation Health Officer gave a presentation on the Solid Waste Management system in Shimla and role of SEHB Society.
Dr. D. P Singh, while speaking at the workshop, highlighted the need for decentralized sanitation services as a solution to tackle the problem of waste management and sewerage treatment in the hilly town like Shimla.
To ensure active participation of children, he suggested imparting regular environment education in the form of lectures in the school and advocated to start giving technical guidance, hands on training and practical recycling of the waste training to the children at school level.
Participants appreciated the project and ensured full cooperation for its implementation.
Deputy Mayor also started a Signature Campaign "Green Force of Shimla", which was signed by the all participants.


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Knowing where to look for help is half of the battle when it comes to optimizing your application. This blog post is intended to ease your 3D graphics development process by not only directing you to relevant learning resources, but also explaining what analysis tools are available and detailing the various ways to contact our developer support team.
Know your target
Before diving into tools or performance recommendations, let's consider the capabilities and characteristics of your target device.
Graphics architecture
PowerVR GPUs implement a unique TBDR graphics architecture
A basic understanding of how API calls are processed by the driver, inserted into the graphics hardware's command stream and converted into coloured pixels goes a long way. It provides an immediate appreciation of why certain graphics API calls are costly and how your submitted calls will map to the graphics hardware's processing pipeline. To familiarize yourself with the PowerVR graphics architecture, we recommend downloading and reading the following documents:
- PowerVR Hardware Architecture Overview for Developers
- PowerVR Series5 Architecture Guide for Developers
- PowerVR Series6 Compiler Instruction Set Reference
Mobile graphics APIs
Mobile graphics APIs are a subset of their desktop counterparts, with imposed restrictions and specific features to suit the performance characteristics of mobile devices and the batteries that power them. Although the latest APIs, such as OpenGL ES 3.1 and the Android Extension Pack, have brought many of the desktop and console features to low power devices, there are still differences that need to be considered.
Many of the recommendations in the documents below apply to all mobile graphics architectures. Of course, they also detail PowerVR specific behaviour and describe OpenGL ES extensions exposed by our reference driver for advanced hardware features.
- PowerVR Performance Recommendations: The Golden Rules
- PowerVR Performance Recommendations
- PowerVR Supported Extensions
Analyzing your app's performance
The process of optimization graphics applications
The optimization process for graphics applications
Optimizing graphics applications seems like a straightforward process. Although the steps in the diagram above may seem obvious, we've seen beginner and experienced developers alike make simple mistakes that have cost large amounts of development time to resolve. Developers tend to run their analysis tools, identify a bottleneck, modify their application and consider the work done. One of the most important stages of optimisation though is to verify the change has actually improved performance. Without analysing performance after a modification, it's easy for new (and possibly worse) bottlenecks to creep their way into your renderer.
The right tools for the job
As you may already know, our SDK includes profilers, debuggers and a variety of other analysis tools to help you track down issues. Here's a quick overview of the key utilities:
- PVRMonitor
Renders a real-time overlay of CPU and GPU stats on Android devices integrating PowerVR GPUs
- PVRTune
Remote GPU performance analyser (server on the target, GUI analysis tool on your development machine). Captures timing data and counters, such as hardware unit loads and throughput data, in real-time
- PVRShaderEditor
Off-line shader editor & performance analyser. Generates disassembly in real-time for Series6 and Series6XT GPUs
- PVRTrace
OpenGL ES 1.x, 2.0 & 3.x capture and analysis tool
The Further Reading section of each tool's web page has tutorial videos, blog posts and user manuals. If you want to know more about our entire suite of development tools, check out our PowerVR Tools landing page here.
Ask for help
Of course, documentation and software only gets you so far; after reading the documents, watching the videos and running the tools, you may still have questions. Our FAQ tries to address the most common queries we receive – if the FAQ doesn't help you, you can contact us through our public forum or through our confidential ticket support system (both of which are completely free to use!).
Make sure you also follow us on Twitter (@ImaginationTech, @PowerVRinsider) for the latest news and announcements from our PowerVR developer ecosystem.


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How to Make Your Vacation Rental Sparkle and Shine
This is the perfect time of year to spring clean your vacation rental or vacation home and get it primed and ready for the busy summer season ahead. Whether you decide to roll-up your sleeves and do it yourself or hire a professional cleaning service, giving your vacation rental a thorough cleaning and sprucing up before you have back-to-back guests is a must at least once a year, if not more.
Your vacation home deserves a little pampering now and again and your guests will notice that you've taken the time and effort to keep your rental fresh, clean and inviting. Here's how to make your vacation rental sparkle and shine—and get that glowing report from your visitors and guests after their stay.
Out with the Old
Give your vacation rental a once over and see if anything stands out as dated, worn out or junky. Take this time to discard any worn or broken items and replace where necessary. Has your welcome mat seen better days? Are your towels and wash rags dingy or torn? How about that toilet bowl brush? You may not think that these minor things are a major deal, but they are. Guests will appreciate the little touches and that make a big difference during their stay.
While you've giving your rental the once over, declutter and remove any unnecessary items. You may like a lot of trinkets and knickknacks, but that doesn't mean your guests will. Oftentimes less is more. Less things means more openness, more space and a cleaner look. See what items are not necessary to the form or function of the room and consider removing those things.
Top to Bottom Cleaning
Top to bottom cleaning is just what sounds like: start at the ceilings and work down. This is helpful for a couple of reasons. One, you are less likely to overlook something if you systematically clean this way. Two, you'll be cleaning in a way where the dust settles downward, making it an easy and efficient way to accomplish your tasks. Most of the dust will end up on the floor by the end of your cleaning sweep, so you can just vacuum up what remains.
As you're working from the top of each room to the bottom, don't forget to give a good, thorough dusting and cleaning of the ceiling fans, light fixtures, window ledges, picture frames and whatever else you encounter on the ceilings and walls that gets overlooked during the regular cleaning cycles. Replace any lightbulbs that are burned out or flickering. Wipe down any glass cabinets, doors or tables with a streak-free cleaner.
Surface Cleaning
Don't Just Dust Over It
Windows to Walls
Two of your biggest areas that need a thorough cleaning are your walls and your windows. Give a thorough wipe down of your walls to remove any dirt marks, handprints, or scuff marks. A magic eraser does a pretty good job of getting rid of those extra stubborn stains. Take note of any rooms that may need a clean coat of paint in the near future.
Windows are the other large area of your vacation rental that require some extra attention. It's a big job but one that can affect the overall light and brightness in your room. Dirty windows are quite noticeable and have an effect on the overall lighting in the room. Clean all windows inside and out. Wash screens with dish soap and water, using a brush to really get in there and get them clean and then rinse thoroughly.
Your curtains, draperies and window treatments accumulate a lot of dust and dirt over time. Check the labels. You'll find that many window treatments are machine washable. Follow the instructions and give them a wash. Dry and rehang for an instant brightness and freshness booster to any and all rooms. Wipe down blinds. Wooden blinds just require a damp cloth, where plastic and metal blinds can be safely cleaned with dish soap and water.
Appliance TLC
- Clean out the refrigerator and wash down the inside shelving and drawers. Freshen up the fridge with some baking soda and don't forget to degrease and degrime the outside, especially the top. Vacuum the coils.
- Give the microwave a meticulous cleaning inside and out.
- Clean the coffeemaker well and run a vinegar-water mixture through it.
- Run the cleaning cycle in your oven and dishwasher.
- Wipe exteriors of washer and dryer, clean lint traps and detergent compartments.
- Clean and vacuum behind appliances.
Deep Clean Carpets, Upholstery, Furniture & Floors
This is the time to rent that steam cleaner for your carpets or have someone come in and do them professionally. Remove furniture cushions, vacuum underneath them and in the cracks and crevices. Take the cushions outside and beat them by hand gently to remove dust before putting them back in place.
Wax wooden floors and furniture to both clean them and give them shine. Polish and shine non-wax, linoleum and tile floors with cleaners specifically designed for the specific material it's made of to give them a clean shine.
Freshen Up
Open windows to let the fresh air in and let the stale air out. It's good to leave them open while cleaning with chemicals to give yourself good ventilation, too.
Deodorize drains where odors can build-up unknowingly. Hot water, baking soda and vinegar work well or you can choose a chemical cleaner designed for the job. Just be sure to rinse the drains when finished. Clear drains of anything clogging them like hair in the bathroom drains or food particles in the kitchen drain.
Vacuum and clean air vents and change filters to help minimize dust and maximize freshness.
Outdoor Matters
The outside of your vacation rental is what your guests see first. It can leave a powerful first impression and one that you want to be overwhelmingly positive. Take a good look at what needs special attention outdoors and focus on those things, making improvements where you can. You'll also want to give a good cleaning to all of your exterior elements.
Be sure to:
- Power-wash the exterior
- Wash decks and porches
- Clean outdoor furniture
- Jazz up entryways and make them eye-catching
- Boost curb appeal by improving landscaping, planting flowers, sprucing up focal points.
You're obviously not going to be accomplish all of these cleaning tasks in a single day, so make a plan to spend a few days making time for each of these home-cleaning elements. Roll up your sleeves, put on your rubber gloves and enlist the help of a few willing family members of friends. Or, call in the professionals if you prefer. Before you know it your vacation rental will sparkle and shine, while being ready for the busy season and primed for all of the summer excitement that is yet to come.
Looking for more cleaning tips and tricks? Who else to turn to but the domestic goddess herself, Martha Stewart. She has a helpful Spring Cleaning Checklist, as well as a Printable Spring Cleaning Checklist for your convenience.
Happy Spring Cleaning!
Did we miss anything? What else do you do to make your vacation rental or summer home the best it can be and ready for the busy season?


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I think I'm decent at recognizing some of God's blessings in my life, but lately I've realized I often stop short of consciously taking the time to thank God for them. Do you understand what I'm saying? This is SO simple, but I've somehow overlooked this! I think there is a BIG disconnect here…an important part of the puzzle I've been missing and didn't even realize it.
When I fail to take the next step of not only being thankful, but addressing that gratefulness to the producer, which is God, (James 1:17 says, Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and coming down from the Father of lights….) I'm forfeiting the contentment and joy God is trying to give me. And I'm the only one to blame.
It's hard to pour positive things into other people's lives when there is discontent in my own life. I will go so far as to say it is impossible. I'm a parent and teacher and have been for more than half my life. I've noticed my children and students are much more attentive when I'm happy, positive and enthusiastic. You just can't wing it with children! They see the real deal.
So what happens on the days when I'm just "not feeling it?" They can see right through that! More importantly, God can see right through that. And now that I think of it, probably most everybody can see right through that! So who am I fooling? No one!
But who wants to just go through the motions of life anyway? Don't we all long to REALLY live? I used to ask God to give me a good day, but I haven't felt right about that prayer at all lately. The very best days are those days, even if they are tough, I really feel God right there helping me! There's nothing like knowing you are right where God wants you and He is blessing you even when the seas are far from calm. I've come to be satisfied with nothing less. Once you've had a taste of that, it's hard to settle for anything less. And I never want to.
Psalm 34:8 says, O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him. O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no lack to them that fear him.
David said in Psalm 42:1,2, As the deer longs for the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God…
A longing for God is a good thing, but when I'm always wanting more of other things, it is more properly defined as discontentment. Too many times I think, "Oh, this is neat, but…." The joy of God's blessings get easily overlooked because I'm wanting something more and not thanking Him for what I have. The more I express my thankfulness, the more contented I become.
I need to always remember only God can satisfy my thirsty soul…nothing or no one else. He has made me. He knows what I need and what is best for me. I need to trust Him to give me His best and not what I think is best. If He is always Plan A, I'll never need a Plan B. Let's not short change ourselves when God does bless us by failing to take the time to thank Him. Godliness with contentment is great gain. (1 Timothy 6:6).
Keep looking up!
Gaye Hughes


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As we are continuing the renovation of the rest of our home, room by room, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at the first room in our French Country home transformation…the kitchen.
Hubby and I were complete rookie's at home renovation when we bought this fixer upper.
The only renovating I had any experience with was a little bit of painting and hanging wallpaper.
The most hubby had ever done, was to pick up the phone and call someone.
Renovating a home wasn't in my plans when we were looking for a home, and looking back, I'm still not exactly sure what possessed us to bite off a fixer upper…..and do all the work ourselves.
It certainly wasn't something either of us thought about doing before, but when we saw this house, we were like, "How hard could it be?!?"
There were definitely many moments when I ate those words.
But with the completion of each room, our skills are improving, and we are much more confident with our abilities now.
I would like to say that we are getting quicker, but unfortunately, I don't think that's happening.
Our French Country home was built in 1972 and hadn't seen much updating since it was built.
It was a 3800 sq. ft. beauty that had been neglected for a lot of years, and it was showing it's neglect, inside and out.
The first time we looked at it, I just kept thinking, "It's a time capsule". The kitchen needed lots of attention, and I could see the potential, but worried that it might be more than we could handle.
After several weeks of trying to talk ourselves out of it, and going back to look at it many times, we couldn't stop thinking about what it "could be". It had great bones as "they" say, and being a custom built home, it had some very nice architectural features.
So, we went for it and purchased our fixer upper.
We tackled the kitchen first, and it took us eight months to complete. During that eight months, there were many, many times that I thought "what in the world have we done?!?"
My best piece of advice….buy the right tools for the job, do lots of research on the specific task at hand, and watch lots of YouTube videos!
This is what we saw when we first walked into our house. A perfect 1972 time capsule.
And this is what it looks like today, after it's transformation.
We ended up doing things that I didn't even know we could do!
The first thing we did was take down a wall in order to open up the space between the kitchen and breakfast room.
We scraped the popcorn ceiling……what a horrible mess! Be sure and use protective gear when doing this!
We salvaged cabinets and relocated them, and added new cabinets where needed.
Using a jack hammer, we tore up the old tile floor and laid 5″ wide, handscraped oak floors.
We covered the soffits with wood, old appliances were replaced, new lighting added….
Old closets were removed to make room for additional cabinets, and we modified the existing sink cabinet to house a new farmhouse sink.
Everything received a fresh coat of paint!
We bought off the shelf, stock cabinets to fill in where needed.
With an entire home to renovate, inside and out, we were on a very tight budget, so we got really creative with getting the look I wanted, without breaking the bank.
We splurged on Carrara marble for the countertops and added stainless steel appliances, new sink hardware, cabinet hardware, a double farmhouse sink, and subway tile backsplash for a timeless look.
We also trimmed out all the cabinets with decorative trim so that both old and new, would blend seamlessly for a cohesive look.
The cabinets were primed with oil based primer and then painted in Sherwin Williams Snowbound, and finished with a dark brown glaze to bring out the details in the decorative trim.
We planked the entire kitchen and breakfast room ceiling, using lightweight tongue and groove planks, then pickled them with Minwax pickling stain.
The round brick floor in the breakfast room is original to the house.
We salvaged the original island, added trim and legs underneath, then painted it in Sherwin Williams Pussywillow.
Crown moulding was added in the entire room and the walls were painted in Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray.
Subway tile was taken all the way up to the ceiling.
A gorgeous antique chandelier is the crowning glory for the center of the island.
All of the interior doors were painted in SW Pussywillow, and all the exterior doors are painted in SW Inkwell.
The home had amazing original, stained glass windows that weren't even noticeable with everything else going on in this room. Once we lightened the pallette, and trimmed the windows in black, the stained glass windows are now showcased beautifully.
In the original kitchen, there was a desk area built in underneath the windows. We removed the desk and added more cabinets topped with Carrara marble. Hubby added some open shelving to display some of my ironstone collection.
The bar stools are from Overstock and I added the antique grain sack upholstery to give them a little bit more of a French feel.
The dry bar was originally a large double closet.
We removed the doors and shelves, trimmed the space out in beadboard, added stock cabinets topped with a remnant of black granite.
The upper cabinets are stock cabinets as well, that we elevated with decorative trim, cutting out the space in the door, and adding metal grate.
The grate is actually replacement bbq grill grate, painted with oil rubbed bronze paint.
Hubby built the shelves and wine rack from scrap lumber.
We also built an island table extension for extra seating.
It just slides under the lip of the marble on the island.
If I had to choose my favorite thing about the kitchen transformation, it would have to be the planked ceiling.
It grabs everyone's attention that walks into the room!
We love the way it turned out and I'm still amazed when I go back and look at the "before" pictures.
Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think we could transform a room like this ourselves. It just goes to show that anyone can do this!
We're slowly, room by room, getting this old beauty transformed!


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It is becoming increasingly difficult to watch Terra Nova. What a change: two weeks ago I was anxiously waiting for it in front of the TV; last night, however, husband and I debated watching House instead.
Even though I was willing to overlook the flaws on the first episode (read about the excitement here), the plot and the storyline keep getting worse. James Poniewozik accurately described it, for Time magazine, as being written by a 5-year old boy: "I want to make a TV show about the future! It will have lasers and guns and computers and time travel! And but ALSO they are living in a jungle, and the bad people want to take them over! There's an army guy and a policeman, and they catch the bad guys! AND!!! DINOSAURS!!!"
So I will stick to what I like about this show, which is its collection of dinosaurs. Last week's episode of Terra Nova seemed to be inspired by Hitchcock's The Birds and showed us a flock of pterosaurs terrorizing the colony.
It might sound counter intuitive, but pterosaurs are NOT dinosaurs. Pterosaurs are flying reptiles from the Cretaceous period. (The dinosaur group includes reptiles with erect posture and birds). This image from the Smithsonian blog Dinosaur Tracking can better illustrate this relationship:
I would also like to quote Brian Switek when he says "A pterosaur is no more a dinosaur than a goldfish is a shark". That being said, the pterosaur is the first vertebrate to achieve flight. This group also contain the largest flying animals on earth, such as the Quetzalcoatlus on top of this post. His neck alone was 10 feet long, and its wingspan was at least 40 feet (compare to an average human on Mark Witton's illustration above).
Perhaps the most well known species of pterosaurs is the Pterodactylus. This fossil skeleton was the first to be found and catalogued. Pteranodons like the illustration above starred in Jurassic Park, however, they had many inaccuracies. Pterosaurs in movies, like Jurassic Park, or the undiscovered species on Terra Nova, are usually portrayed with scaly, leathery wings as opposed to having a very muscular flying membrane covered in fur or feathers.
Other features are also misrepresented, such as presence of teeth (pteranodons lacked teeth). One of the most irritating inaccurate representation of pterosaurs is still the wing attachment. Even though there is some discussion in regards to the shape and attachment of wings, the main consensus is that they were attached to the animal's ankles, due to grooves found in those bones.
Was anyone able to see how the wings were attached on the Terra Nova pterosaurs? Did they get it right? Given that these creatures are grey, gloomy, lizard-like versions of the fantastic and diverse group of pterosaurs, I'm not willing to bet on that…


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This week, we have an event tip video for you. We have our dearest Madam Wong, who has been featured in some of our previous videos to show you how to make ham-wrapped carrots and asparagus.
This dish is suitable for parties or events serving finger food type of style. It can also be served at cocktail parties but you would need to cut it to a single bite size so that your guests can easily eat it without gettting messy.
Here is the video. In case it does not load below, this is the link : https://youtu.be/ZPYUZkPIfwU


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I Had a Nightmare
Don Bendell
Picture this, if you will. It is President John Forbes Kerry. Every hair is in place, a new Brookes Brothers blue suit fits him just right, with a red power tie, carefully knotted, and shiny black wing tips. He stands in front of that hallowed piece of black Indian granite 493 and a half feet long, and at its height, ten feet one inches tall. On it are inscribed the names of those 58,235 silent witnesses to the horrors of Vietnam. It is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, but simply called "The Wall," and it possesses magical magnetic powers. It draws Vietnam veterans, surviving family members, widows, and orphans from all over the United States to it. Once here, it becomes even more powerful, because when one is within touching distance, it draws tears out of the eyes with such energy, they pour out in racking sobs.
A family kneels down by one of those names with the tears pouring forth, and Kerry says, "What's wrong? Why are you crying?"
The white-haired mother lays her head on her husband's chest and weeps.
He speaks, "Mr. President, our son's name is right here. He was one of the 6,077 National Guardsmen and reservists killed in the war."
Kerry looks at them and smiles, saying, "Didn't you hear me in 2004? I told everybody that being in the National Guard was akin to being a draft-dodger, conscientious objector, going to Canada, or AWOL. Straighten up, woman! Why cry? Didn't you hear what I said before Congress in 1971 during the Winter Soldiers testimony? Don't you folks understand? That is what I was saying about most of these people listed on the wall, and most of the other Vietnam veterans. It must be true. My buddies from Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Beamon, Chee, Mazionel, Laboon, Swetz, Hubbard, Van Lesser, and Harbert, also testified to committing such atrocities. I know they were proven to be phonies afterwards. Five of them weren't even in the military, but Hollywood still made movies about it, the news reported it, books were written about it. I was a war criminal myself and committed atrocities, by my own admission. Nobody prosecuted me. Nobody cares. Relax. They made me Prez. Now, please move. You're blocking the camera and messing up my photo op for my "Band of Brothers." This is going in a veteran's magazine. Don't you know who I am?"
Pointing at the solemn Wall, the man says, "Mr. President, are you calling all of these people rapists, murderers, and torturers? You put down my son who was in the Guard. You put down the former President for being in the Guard when 140 Medal of Honor recipients were in the National Guard. Band of Brothers? I checked your voting record on veteran's issues at the Library of Congress website, www/thomas.loc.gov/. You sponsored one lousy veteran's bill the year you ran for President, and only 4 others the previous 18 years, and they never saw the light of day."
The new President gets uncomfortable and moves away, but he runs into Mike Benge, a man from USAID.
Benge says, "President Kerry, I was held in captivity by the North Vietnamese for five damned years, and I was tortured by my North Vietnamese captors while being read your testimony, as well as comments by Jane Fonda and Ramsey Clark. When we, the American POW's, came home during Operation Homecoming, we told you that there were more American POW's left behind, but all you did, every time a TV camera was on you, was promote normalizing relations with Vietnam when you were chairing the Senate Select Committee on MIA/POW Affairs. There were thousands of pieces of evidence, including live sightings, and you buried it all while praising Communist Vietnam. Why?
Then, in 2001, the Vietnam Human Rights Bill HR2833 passed in the House by a majority of 410-to-1. It would have economically forced Vietnam to provide for an accountable end to human rights abuses against minorities, but you stalled it in committee in the Senate and let the bill die, along with many more Montagnards, our staunchest allies. Why, Mr. President? And please don't give me your crap about riders being attached to the bill. If that was the case, it would not have passed the House by such an overwhelming majority. Why?"
Kerry grins and wraps his arm around Mike Benge's shoulders and whispers, "Mike, come on, wake up and smell the coffee. Didn't you read the article in the BOSTON HERALD on June 16, 1993 by Michael Nell, the financial columnist for the paper?"
Mike gives Kerry a strange look, replying, "No."
John Kerry continues, "The article, Man, tells about a $ 905,000,000 contract Hanoi awarded to Collier's Jardine, a subsidiary of Boston-based Colliers International, to build a deep sea port facility at Vung Tau. Then Hanoi gave Collier's the exclusive real estate development rights for the whole damned country of Vietnam. You know what that's worth?"
Benge said, "Probably billions. So?"
Kerry laughs and says, "Yeah, and the CEO of Colliers International then was my first cousin, C. Stewart Forbes. Isn't that great? It happened as soon as I closed the books on the POW issue. I have my money in three blind trusts, Man. 2001? Hell, even in the mid-nineties, my Senatorial Disclosure Statements show that I own stock in companies that have subsidiaries in Vietnam. Mikey, who do you suppose administrates my blind trusts?"
Benge is amazed and says, "Your cousin?"
Kerry laughs and claps him on the shoulder saying, "I'll never tell!" and he pauses, then continues, "but frankly, Mike, I simply don't care anyway. I just wanted votes."
Kerry chuckles, while Benge stares, open-mouthed.
Then, the rookie President leans forward and continues, "People believe me. It's easy, man. I say what I want, when I want, and they believe it, because democrats are very passionate, so they want to believe me. If republicans try to warn them or warn independents, I just attack the republicans and say they are slinging mud. Cool, huh?"
"Even after all I've done, I can still go on TV and simply call vets my Band of Brothers, and I am a war hero to everyone."
Kerry shouts gleefully, "Get this: I voted against the first Gulf War, but for the current War in Iraq. Then I voted against the money for it. I publicly criticized Bush for our intel, but I voted to decrease the CIA and NSA by 80%, and even the FBI by 60%. This was one of my better ones. Then I said Bush was decimating VA, when he actually doubled the growth for veterans over Clinton. I said Bush was underpaying our military and the truth is he has raised their pay by 21% since taking office, and I have voted against military pay raises 12 times! All I have to do is go on TV and lay all the blame on Bush, and the suckers buy it. I amaze myself!"
Benge says, "Aren't you ashamed of all this?"
Kerry says, "No. Here's my best shot yet, though. Remember that the whole free world swore we would never allow another Adolph Hitler? Saddam Hussein had killed over 300,000 of his own citizens. He used gas on thousands of innocent Kurds, men, women, and children. Nerve Gas, Man! You know, body shaking, can't breathe, soil your pants, pee yourself, excruciating pain: Gas, a Weapon of Mass Destruction. Remember the Gulf War and all the Scuds Hussein shot into Israel while Baghdad was being attacked by us? Plus, in the government, we had numerous classified intel reports about Hussein and the al Q'Aida both buying SADM's off the weapons black market. You know, Backpack Nuclear Bombs. USSR admitted to leaving 20 behind in Afghanistan. Hey man, it would only take one under a bench in Tel Aviv, London, or Phoenix and, Boom! World War III! Everyone, Kerry, Clinton, Kennedy, Albright, Gore, they all said that we had to use force and stop Hussein. I mean, like where is the dividing line, Man, when someone becomes a Hitler? So, who was going to stop him, France, Germany, Spain? Ha, ha. We're the only superpower left. So, we attacked Iraq and deposed Hussein, but my guys claimed it was a war for oil and that Bush lied about WMD. Doesn't matter that it is now a mid-eastern fledgling democracy, and we have no more visions of Scuds, maybe with gas, exploding in Israel. I spun it cool man, all against Bush. They even called him a draft dodger, when he volunteered for extra duty by becoming a jet pilot. They call me a war hero, even after my former boss and fellow sailors all said I am a phony and some of my medals were phony as could be and I am unfit to be commander in chief."
Mike Benge says, "You are sick!"
Kerry laughs, saying, "No. I'm President of the US of A, and those suckers I call my Band of Brothers helped vote me in! Think about it: 18 years in the Senate, and I only proposed five damned bills for veterans that went nowhere, and they buy my Band of Brothers line!"
Benge says, "How did they help vote you in?"
Kerry got an evil grin on his face, kind of like Lurch from the Addam's Family on his first pot high.
He said, "Simple, they didn't do anything. They kept quiet, like always. I waltzed right into the White House."
I awakened with a scream, and then looked all around, chest-heaving. I blinked my eyes. I calmed myself, now remembering that the Band of Brothers were mine, not Kerry's. He betrayed his brothers in arms in 1971, and was cast out of our family. He threw away his right to be called one of us when he tossed it over a fence at the Capitol, along with a handful of medals.
Awake now, I remembered: I called on my fellow warriors to forget our swords and pick up our pens, our cell phones, and our computer keypads, and make ourselves known as the proud, hard-working American citizens that we are.
I told my fellow vets what I had said before, "Medals do not make a man, morals do."
They agreed.
We went to war again, in voting booths, radio shows, editorial pages, conversations with friends and relatives, and with letters to the major sponsors of network TV shows and liberal newspapers demanding change or a boycott of their products. We, the veterans of all wars, of all parties, determined that the politicians and media would not make us lose this one. We protected our commander-in-chief, who would not let us forget 9-11, who led the charge against terrorists worldwide, who got a would-be Hitler to hide in a spiderhole, while his people were liberated, and who made former terror-sponsor Qadaffi crawl to us with his tail between his legs, insured that Afghan women could proudly show their faces again, and knew that he would protect our grandchildren. We insured that George W. Bush got re-elected, because we all were tired of the years of depression, nightmares, and an unrelenting media making us want to retreat into the depths and safety of our former womblike foxholes. With God as our Commanding Officer, my Band of Brothers, 25,000,000 of us, rose up, and won this war. Nobody could have stopped us.


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The Story
The Pink Panther and the Inspector are on the trail of some hilarious antics! This issue represents three classic tales of silliness and mayhem in – Pink Reporter, Pink Palm, and The Inspector in The Case of The Crime Inc. Caper! Timeless laughs are ahead for fans of the pinkest cat in town.
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Albania is, in a single word, pristine. This is true both of the verdant natural beauty of its countryside and its breathtaking unspoiled coastline. Today, Albania is fast shaping up to become a popular European destination, yet the country still remains something of a hidden gem – which makes this the perfect time for you to explore it. Should you decide to return later on, Alitalia can help with great deals on repeat flights to Albania and nearly 100 other European destinations through our Europe Carnet program.
Traveling to Albania grants you access to the Albanian Riviera, a nearly 500-kilometer stretch of warm sand and turquoise and cerulean waters along the country's Ionian coastline. Just south of Tirana, nestled between two hilltops, sits the impressive ancient Greek city of Apollonia, just waiting to be discovered. Further on, the towns of Gjirokastër and Berat, each a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcase the beautiful cobbled roads and heavily windowed homes of the 14th- and 15th-century Ottomans.
If you plan to spend much time on the coast, book your tickets to Albania for September to strike the perfect balance between good weather and small crowds. July and August are also great times to visit.


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The MSONPDRV.DLL is a Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 Printer Driver.
MSONPDRV.DLL is developed by Microsoft Corporation. It's a system and hidden file. MSONPDRV.DLL is usually located in the %PROGRAM_FILES% sub-folder and its usual size is 864,080 bytes.
The MSONPDRV.DLL process is safe and disabling it can be dangerous, because programs on your computer need it to work correctly.
Author: Microsoft CorporationProcess: Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 Printer DriverPart Of: Microsoft Office OneNote 2007 Printer DriverCommon path(s): subfolder in %PROGRAM_FILES%
subfolder in %SYSTEM%Keywords(s): systemFilesize(s): 864,080 bytes
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