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How to Bring the National Parks Into Your Home
In homage to America's "best idea" you can hit the road in a bespoke Airstream or deck your walls with Yosemite Sand paint or Bryce Canyon-colored tile. Check out these decorating ideas inspired by the national parks.
Camper Van-Tastic
In honor of the National Park Service centennial, Pendleton and Airstream teamed up and created 100 of the most tricked-out caravans we've ever seen. The 28-foot land yachts feature custom upholstery, bespoke cabinetry and a unique screened rear side hatch for taking in the incredible scenery. Pendleton's relationship with the parks started even before the first Airstream took to the highways. It was commissioned to provide blankets for the lodges in Yosemite way back in the 1920s.
A Trailer's Tribute
We love the nods to the rustic architecture of Yosemite's cabins along with the map of Yellowstone gracing the walls. With this Airstream comes a plethora of exclusive Pendleton goodies such as a forest-scented candle, enamel cowboy cookware and of course, blankets.
Cuddle Up, Pay Up
Pendleton created items commemorating select national parks including Yosemite, Yellowstone, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Grand Canyon. Each design is unique and items include blankets, towels, kitchen accessories and even dog sweaters, leashes, collars, bowls and beds. If you have $115,000 one of these silver beauties can be yours. $1,000 of your scratch goes directly to the National Park Foundation.
Not-So-Old Paint
America's Colors is a line of paints from Benjamin Moore. Inspired by our great outdoors, they carry the names of some of our most popular parks like Yosemite Sand and Glacier White. This craftsman style kitchen features their Acadia White on its doors and trim.
White Hot
In a nod to the tranquil baths in Hot Springs National Park, Benjamin Moore christened this tint Hot Spring Stones. Featured on this powder room ceiling, it makes us want to relax in a hot bath.
Hit the Trail
This darker shade called Yosemite Trail by PPG Porter Paints not only accents this dining area's wall, but it also highlights those attractive windows – and reminds us to go outside more often.
Hoodoo? You Do
These handmade tiles from Fireclay Tile take their name from the majestic crimson-colored hoodoos of Bryce Canyon. We think it would make for a fabulous backsplash. Plus, we just like saying hoodoo.
Goodbye, Baby Blue
Also from Fireclay Tile are these dazzling blue tiles dubbed Glacier Bay, a nod to the clear blue hues of those protected glacial waters in Alaska.
Paint Party
This is a swatch from Benjamin Moore's America's Colors line called Yosemite Sand. Use it to add some Western warmth to your home.


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God's End-The Infected-Remains
Thank you to everyone who helped make these books such quick sellouts! I sincerely appreciate your support.
The not-so-distant future…
The fledgling democratic state of Iraq is invaded by Syria, triggering a series of events leading to the brink of World War III. Unbeknownst to the recently redeployed American troops, the Middle Eastern countries have formed a secret alliance, baiting the armed forces into traps both in the Persian Gulf and the now-defenseless United States. As the world speeds toward its demise, fulfilled prophecies give rise to the physical manifestations of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, who usher the earth into its next phase of evolution. Pestilence's mosquitoes and Famine's locusts spread genetic mutations that alter man and animal alike, creating War's fearsome reptilian army, The Swarm.
Faced with imminent annihilation, those who survive mankind's own extinction agenda must find each other across a rapidly changing landscape to rally their numbers in the face of Death's legion of genocide. Will humanity prove itself worthy of surviving to usher in a new era of life on earth…or will it succumb to God's End?
They're breeding in the darkness, underground, feasting on blood and carrion. For centuries they've been sustained by offerings of ritualistic sacrifice, propagating the contagions to be unleashed on the world through savage stingers when the day of destiny finally arrives. Millions of sand flies, swarming through caverns riddled with human and animal remains, awaiting the vernal equinox when the serpent god Kukulcán will descend from the heavens to release them and deliver his vengeance upon those who drove his worshippers from their sacred land.
The pandemic is at hand, for contained within each of the insects is a deadly combination of microorganisms capable of laying waste to the human immune
system and ravaging the flesh, killing the cerebrum and leaving the victim at the mercy of the primitive hindbrain. Those contaminated become enraged creatures functioning on instinct alone, capable only of killing and spreading the disease.
The sick now hunt the dwindling bands of survivors, who will soon learn that the only thing worse than dying, is becoming one of The Infected.
For God spared not the angels that sinned…
On May 21st, 2007, seven graduate students in Religious Studies set out from the University of Colorado in search of God. Armed with only their faith and the scriptures, they rented a small cluster of cabins on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains.
None of them were ever heard from again.
…but cast them down to hell…
On October 29th, 2009, a disarticulated femur is discovered in a mountain lion's den. Forensic testing confirms that the bone belongs to one of the missing seven, triggering a massive search of the surrounding wilderness.
No other evidence is found.
…and delivered them into chains of darkness…
On November 13th, the families of the missing students rent the same cabins and attempt to recreate the final days of their loved ones in hopes of divining their fate. Only this time, thanks to an unusual bacterium isolated from the femur, they know where to look.
Nothing can prepare them for the truth.
…to be reserved unto judgment.
This is their story. The story of what they found, what they lost…and what remains.
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Can't wait to read the other two books in the Gods End Trilogy. The Fall was an excellent book as are all that you have written. Hopefully it's a continuation of book one as I am totally hooked on this series. By the way, I have read every book that you have written, and I believe you are one of the best writers out there. I read at least two books a week so I feel that my statement about your books is justified. Thanks for writing such entertaining books Michael.
January 20, 2015 at 8:19 pm
Thanks Michael, I'm sure that what ever books you publish in the future will be as good as your previous published works. By the way, ABE Books has your Gods End Trilogy set on sale for $ 272.00. wow.
January 22, 2015 at 5:25 am
ha ha, good one Michael, but I did forget to mention that the Gods End Trilogy is also available through Amazon UK for about $35.00, which by today's standards is in the right price range. Have a nice day
January 22, 2015 at 5:15 pm

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The Derby Stakes at Epsom is a world renowned horse racing event that takes part in June each year at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Run over a distance of one mile and four furlongs it is Britain's richest horse race and one of the jewels of the country's five classics, sometimes referred to as the Blue Riband. The high stakes and long history of the Derby have made it one of the most watched horse races in the world and tickets to the race day are highly sought after.
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Read: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
Advent is the time of expecting, waiting, and preparing for the coming of Jesus. Over 2,000 years ago that came in the form of God's Son Jesus being born in Bethlehem in a stable or cave because there was no room for his family in the local Inn. The second coming of Jesus is now the time of expecting, waiting, and preparing that we are in. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 is one of the many passages in scripture that remind us of this. As Christians we are to be prepared at at all times because we do not know when that time will be.
Last week a fellow pastor and friend shared an interesting modern day connection to this act of being ready and prepared. Chuck Neufeld shared this…..
"I was out on an early walk this morning when I passed a small neighborhood fire department. Looking inside through the windowed garage doors I noticed that each of the fire trucks were parked with their respective doors wide open — gloves, boots, helmets readied — tools angled just so for easy access when the next hurried choices would need to be made. Talk about being ready! Ready, at a moment's notice, to respond to whatever call would be coming in. I thought of the season we're in and couldn't help but ask myself: "How ready am I to respond to whatever call comes in?" How can I do just what this neighborhood fire department in San Antonio does: How can I "park poised — ready for the next call — gloves, boots and helmets laid out — tools angled just so…" During this Advent season, join me in doing just that?"
What a great example of what Advent is about noticed in the course of Chuck's everyday activity. Maybe that would be a good exercise for all of us this week. Try to find things during your day that point to a state of readiness and being prepared. Let those "everyday things" be a reminder that we need to be ready spiritually for whatever our day, week, month, or year may bring.
1 Thessalonians 5:8 says, "But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet." I guess those are the gloves, boots, and helmets that we are to lay out and have ready. Be Alert, Be on watch, Jesus is coming soon!
Make it personal: Along with those things you look for this week, say a prayer and ask the Lord to help you discern what ways you need to prepare and be ready. Maybe it something to start doing, something to stop doing, or just something to be more aware of.
Have a prepared week, Glen Rhodes, Arthur Mennonite Church


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GP Strategies, provider of performance improvement solutions, has released an updated version of its study, Employee Engagement Research Report: Beyond the Numbers: A Practical Approach for Individuals, Managements and Executives, indicating that engaged employees produce superior performance results for their employers. The performance boost was achieved thanks to the active involvement and enthusiasm engaged employees feel towards their day-to-day jobs. The report is based on survey results received from over 7,000 employees worldwide and suggests a potential rise in employee engagement levels.
The report uncovered the following key findings:
• The higher an employee is positioned within an organization, the more engaged that employee becomes. The survey found that 59 percent of executives self-reported high levels of engagement compared to 27 percent for clerical and administrative employees.
• The number of employees who feel satisfied with the career opportunities offered by their employers has risen 9 percent since 2011.
• Gender was found not to be a significant factor in employee engagement in Western economies though substantial gaps were found between men and women in India (an 11 percent gender gap), the Persian Gulf (a 7 percent gender gap), and South America (a 7 percent gender gap). In all cases, men reported being more engaged than their women counterparts.


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Introduction: cancer related fatigue and physical activity.
Every year, the Comprehensive Cancer Center hosts a conference, called "Pushing Past Cancer, at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, USA. This year, Esperity had the priviledge of being invited by its coordinater, Marci Ellis, to attend the conference and make a presentation. One of the interesting talks was given by Prof Stockert, on the subject of cancer related fatigue and how to become physically active after surviving cancer. Prof. Stockert is professor of Physical Therapy at the California State University, Sacramento.
Why bother to be physically active?
It is very well documented that physical activity has many health benefits, not only to the healthy individual but equally to cancer survivors. Physical activity helps to increase health span, which refers to the state of good health during a lifetime. Health span is said to be 80% behaviour related, and only 20% genetics, which translates as: a change in behaviour will bring about a change of health span, or in other words: by adapting your behaviour and lifestyle, you can influence your health status. According to Prof. Stockert physical inactivity is as much a riskfactor to developing heart disease as are hypertension, tobacco smoking, diabetes and persistent high cholesterol levels.
What are the main reasons for physical inactivity in cancer suvivors?
The number one reason for physical inactivity in cancer survivors is fatigue. More specifically, Prof. Stockert refers to Cancer Related Fatigue (CRF). CRF is a persistent and distressing sense of physical, emotional and/or cognitive tiredness and/or exhaustion related to cancer and cancer treatment. CRF is affecting about 70-80% of cancer patients/survivors. Symptoms are: a deep sense of exhaustion, weariness, weakness in arms, loss of apetite, the urge to take a nap during the day…
Available treatments for CRF
Getting started with physical activity is never easy, let alone for cancer survivors. However there are some small tricks that might just make the difference: it is important to be physcially active around 30 min/day. So to start you might decide to take a brisk 30 min walk: combine it with something fun such as listening to music, while walking your dog, inviting some friends to accompany you…
Generally put, being physically active means raising your pulse and respiratory rate…so try to walk as briskly as you can. After a few weeks you 'll find yourself wanting to increase your activity: walking longer stretches, starting to jog …
Remember though to: always consult with your treating medical expert or whenever you experience pain or genuine discomfort.
Check out the Facebook page of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center here.


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by JB Burke
Q. I'm looking for a new notebook computer, and I see "solid
state drives" available on some of them. They cost more than
regular hard drives. Should I spend extra for that?
A. In 1956 IBM introduced the world's first commercial disk
drive, the RAMAC 305. It had 50 disks (24-inch diameter) in a
cabinet twice as big as a refrigerator and weighing a ton. It
held 5 megabytes of data. Since then disk drives have gotten
vastly smaller in size, tremendously higher in capacity and much
more reliable. But they still have some negatives – they still
have spinning disks that are read by moving disk "heads" that
almost, but not quite, touch the surface of the disk. Your
computer has very few moving parts – but the fewer the better,
because they are more likely to fail than the electronics in
your computer. So while disks have vastly improved over time,
they are subject to failure, and just about everyone will
experience a hard drive failure at least once.
A solid state drive (SSD) has no moving parts. It's built to fit
like a hard drive in your notebook, but contains non-volatile
memory chips that retain their information even when they have
no power. Hence, no moving parts. The advantages: eliminating
HDD mechanical failure (one of the big causes of system crashes
and data loss), reducing power usage and speeding up the system.
However, today SSD's are more expensive per megabyte, but that
will change over time. The question is – how valuable is your
data today?
Published: Courier 1/17/10 - Page 5C
This article has been written by a PCS member and was published in "The Daily Courier"
of Prescott, Arizona on the date listed above. While current when
written, these articles may contain outdated information and you should
check with other sources prior to relying on the article's contents.


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The Old Home Store is a vintage stall which has been appearing at various events in and around London and the West Country over the past 3 years.
It began as a collection of found objects which had been collected over several years, and were taking up space in the home. When asked by a friend whether a stall could be put together to help out at an event they were organising, The Old Home Store was born.
A lifetime love of the old and the curious, laced with nostalgia for simpler times has facilitated the stall to expand its range of stock and number of appearances.
In addition to sourcing unique and attractive objects from the UK, Europe and the USA, The Old Home Store is carefully composed for each individual event. Usually the stall is themed and seasonal. The stall endeavours to show how vintage accents can enhance your home and how some antique and vintage objects can still be of practical use, especially in the kitchen and garden.


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When I received a text message from Kendra telling me that she was interested in a photo shoot I was excited! When she told me what the photo shoot was for I was ELATED!! She informed me that her and her husband are with child and they wanted to tell the world via a series of photos. Basically I had to keep a secret for 3 weeks while we planned the details of the shoot. It was a success and I'm so happy that they chose me!! The entire universe and I are all waiting for February of 2017 to get here!!
Kendra + Eric Surprise Announcement
Phenomenal job! Thank you so much, we love them!!
Congratulations Eric and Kendra!!! I can't wait to meet Baby Gill in 2017! You did an amazing job J. Wiggins as always! Blessings to all.
CPJW great job capturing the love between my cousins and their future baby!!!
Amazing pics, J. Wigg!!! Kendra, you and your pregnancy glow look absolutely gorgeous! "Smiling til you run outta face!" Lol! Eric, you look like one proud Papa! I'm so excited and overjoyed for you two and the 'AndThenThereWasThree 'movement! Love you guys!!!
Absolutely marvelous!! CPJW showed out with that camera capturing the very essence of the EG3!
l love you,
"Grana" 2017
Much congrats to the two of you. God has truly blessed the both of you abundantly! However, "the baby should have been due in January, on my birthday, but I guess I will have to settle for February". Love you two!!
Beautiful pics on such an important occassion!! I will certainly check put Concept Productions for my next photo shoot!!


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B.Sc., M.Sc. (Immunology)
M.Sc. (Immunology), University of Toronto, 1989 B.Sc., Concordia University, 1986
Registered United States Patent Agent, 1996 Registered Canadian Patent Agent, 1992
Micheline Gravelle is a partner with Bereskin & Parr LLP. She is also the leader of the Life Sciences and the co-leader of the Cannabis practice groups.
Micheline's practice focuses on assessing new technologies, preparing and prosecuting patent applications worldwide, and conducting due diligence analysis on patent portfolios.
She has work experience in the chemistry, microbiology, immunology and molecular biology fields, and has worked in the industry for multi-national companies, government agencies and in a hospital laboratory.
Micheline stays at the forefront of the life sciences industry, and regularly contributes to various publications, and is a speaker on the issues that affect IP in the industry.
Micheline is recognized as a top-tier professional in both national and international publications, including The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the area of Biotechnology and Intellectual Property, Who's Who Legal – Patents, IAM Patent 1000 – The World's Leading Patent Practitioners, Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, and PLC Cross-border Life Sciences Handbook. More recently, Micheline was named a Preeminent Life Sciences Expert by LMG Life Sciences, an "IP Star" in Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars Handbook: Patent, and top patent practitioner in Expert Guides: Guide to the World's Leading Women in Business Law and Expert Guides: Guide to the World's Leading Patent Law. In 2017, Micheline was recognized as the Canadian Patent Non-Contentious Attorney of the Year by LMG Life Sciences. Micheline was recognized among MIP's Top 250 Women in IP 2019.


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René Repasi gave expert testimony at the European Parliament on Brexit and the Irish border issue
On Monday, 24 September, ESL researcher Dr. René Repasi was invited by the Constitutional Affairs Committee (AFCO) of the European Parliament to give a testimony on the draft wihdrawal agreement between the UK and the EU. Dr. Repasi, who also acts as scientific coordinator of the European Research Centre for Economic and Financial Governance (EURO-CEFG), spoke already at previous occasions to the Parliament because of his research in EU law and on Brexit.
Dr. Repasi was asked to speak in particular about the Irish border issue. In case the UK withdraws from the EU without an agreement on the future relationship between both, the border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland would again become a hard border with border checks. Such hard border would threaten the peace process on the island that was started with the so-called Good Friday Agreement from 1998. In order to avoid such a situation the EU presented a draft protocol to the withdrawal agreement that aims at avoiding a hard border in such an event. Dr. Repasi made in his expert statement a legal assessment of the draft protocol, analysed its implications for the integrity of the internal market and discussed alternatives to the protocol with a view to avoiding a hard border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland after Brexit. I concluded that the solution found by the protocol is still the most feasible in terms of avoiding a hard border. Yet, regrettably, in this protocol the EU gave up on the integrity of the internal market.


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These are the words my dear cousin Bibba reminds me of when I'm debating a material purchase that might possibly produce more anxiety than blessing. The world – indeed – is not running out of stuff.
Recently, I have been on an organizational journey and spring cleaning extravaganza. And its been quite a kick. I'm not here to offer any strict advice. And I am most definitely not an expert on home organization. But I would like to share my progress and hopefully inspire and liberate some you to do the same – to simplify, unclutter, de-stuff.
This project all started two weeks after Laurie was born when my mom came to stay with us. She came to help with babies but also to help me establish my new normal. As we began to wade through all the newborn things and general household items, she suggested that I throw away 50 things. And I threw away 60. Then 70, Then 80. I couldn't stop. By now I've thrown away {or given away} hundreds of things. Old things, broken things, things we don't use anymore, and things we have duplicates of. I purged big time. It felt great.
That's where it began…by setting a goal, a small goal, and getting rid of STUFF. Clothes that were too small, out of style lampshades, stacks of papers, books I will never read, stuff, stuff, and more stuff. Gone.
The challenging part about getting rid of things is 1) the "what if I might need it one day?" and 2) the sentimental aspect.
The book I mentioned before, Unclutter Your Life in One Week, has some excellent suggestions for dealing with the sentimental aspect of getting rid of things. The author suggests taking pictures of certain items, storing documents digitally, etc. Another suggestion she has is not to have more stuff than you have space for. Like not having more cookbooks than you have room to store in your kitchen. This rule of thumb really helped me draw the line in many cases of deciding what to keep or not. Example: I have lots of gift bags and tissue paper but little room to store them. So I designated one single box to it. I kept the best and rest was history.
When parting with much of my stuff, I had to constantly remind myself that these things are just that – things. A book {that I never intend to read} with my grandmother's name and handwriting in it doesn't hold a candle to the actual relationship I had with her. Not to mention that I have dozens of books with her writing in them, one being her Bible. Also particularly hard to part with were some of Stephen Small's newborn clothes. I found myself having an unhealthy attachment to a set of stained, white, gerber onesies and had to force myself to push through and throw them out. What am I going to do, keep everything he's ever worn? Those onesies are nothing compared to the little boy that he is, the millions of pictures I have of him, and the precious memories I have to cherish.
Ecclesiastes 3: 1 (NASB)
There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven–
…even when it comes to your material world.
You – I – we – have to let go.
My point in doing all of this {this uncluttering} is to live a fuller Life, to not be so bogged down by what I call "the management of stuff". I want to spend more of my waking hours playing with my children, making phone calls to friends, reading books, cooking, exercising and less time straightening my house. Of course there will always always always be stuff to manage, BUT less really is more. Less stuff equals less maintenance.
Two things to note:
By no means do I think stuff is wrong or bad. Stuff is necessary. I love stuff. Also, there is always a need for new stuff. I recently got a double jogging stroller, a new crib, a boat load of cute hand me down girl clothes, and numerous baby gifts from friends that we so appreciate and enjoy. With a new baby as with any new season in life there is a need for new and appropriate stuff. Stuff management is a continual and ongoing process. There is no rest for the weary.
All this being said, here are a couple of things I found so tremendously helpful in my recent stuff detox.
1. A liberator. You need a liberator, someone to help you sort through the piles. A fresh set of eyes. Someone to say "keep that, toss this." My mom was my liberator. Let's call her "Lovie, the liberator."
2. Sometimes it takes a 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and on certain occasions, a 4th cleansing. I went through all my books 3 times, finding a few more to pass on each round. Then I had Stephen Grande go through them with me a 4th time. Often I've found it takes several looks at the same area or items before you know what you really want to keep and what you don't care for.
3. Give yourself time. I've been working on this project for five weeks. I know the book says you can unclutter your life in one week, but its taken me five and counting — and I don't consider us to have an abnormal amount of stuff. Its just a process, but totally worth the work in my opinion.
To end this nerdy organizational post on a cooler note, I must share that I love this Stephen Small boy more everyday! He's not only a genius when it comes to throwing away his trash, he's also a fabulous dance partner. Tonight I sang "Play that Funky Music White Boy" and – he – broke – it – down.
This kid is awesome!!!
More {or less} to come 🙂


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02/01/2011 - Vietnam's real estate prices have risen this past year, but a number of factors have recently brought uncertainty to the market .
The first factor has been falling US dollar reserves and the weakening Vietnamese dong (VND), due to high inflation.
Due to the managed-float exchange rate regime, dollar reserves are quickly drying up as the government, under pressure from double-digit inflation, sells foreign currencies to keep the exchange rate within a band. The currency is depreciating, and as it falls further, more people want to convert their money into dollars or gold. This has serious repercussions for the housing market, because most real estate transactions are quoted and concluded in US dollars. If the supply of dollars dries up, the real estate market could grind to a halt.
Hyperinflation in the late 1980s to early 1990s led to the use of gold, measured in taels, for house purchases. Without the use of gold or US dollars, sacks of paper bills would have been needed to purchase a small house or pay rent.
With gold prices rapidly rising in the mid 2000s, the real estate market was at a standstill until the shift to US dollars. Many real estate developers set-up their prices in US dollars to ensure that their profits are not affected by exchange rate fluctuations. Thus, exchange rate-related risks are passed on to homebuyers. Even 100% Vietnamese-invested residential developments post prices and require payment in US dollars.
Decree 71
The second issue was last August's implementation of Decree 71/2001/ND-CP (Decree 71), providing guidance on the November 2005 Law on Residential Housing. Decree 71 aims to discourage speculative real estate investment. Intended to minimise risks for buyers, Decree 71 requires clearance from the Prime Minister for large-scale developments.
Uncertainty over the implementation of Decree 71 caused developers to accelerate construction of some projects and the purchase of lands, lead to huge price spikes in some areas, while flooding other areas with new supply.
In HCMC, Vietnam's economic center, residential resale prices in all segments have been steady for the past two years, according to CB Richard Ellis Vietnam.
- In the low-end market, the average asking price was US$726 per sq.m. in Q3 2010
- In the high-end segment, the average asking price was US$1,898 per sq. m. in Q3 2010
On the other hand, Hanoi residential resale prices were up 9% on average during the year to Q3 2010, at US$1,837 per sq. m.
- In the low-end segment, average asking prices jumped 24% y-o-y to Q3 2010, but were up a mere 2.2% from the previous quarter.
- Prices in the luxury and high-end segment fell 1% during the quarter to Q3 2010.
|Hanoi Secondary Market
|US$ per sq. m.
|q-o-q change (%)
|y-o-y change (%)
|Luxury segment
|High-end segment
|Mid-end segment
|Low-end segment
|Source:CB Richard Ellis Vietnam
In the third quarter of 2010, the average price of villas located in posh residential areas in Vietnam range from US$1.5 million to US$2 million while villas in new neighbourhoods are priced at US$250,000, according to local real estate analysts.
Under the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange Management, all transactions done in Vietnam must be in VND. However, most real estate projects, especially luxury villas and apartments, are quoted in US dollars. These include projects like:
- Keangnam Landmark Tower, at US$2,800 to US$3,300 per sq. m.
- Indochina Plaza Hanoi, at US$2,800 per sq. m.
- Sky City Tower, at US$2,300 per sq. m.
- Mulbery Lane, at US$1,800 per sq. m.
- Parkcity, at US$3,000 per sq. m.
- Usilk urban area project, at US$1,000 to US$2,000 per sq. m.
- Mipec Tower, at US$1,000 to US$2,000 per sq. m.
- Thanh Cong Tower, at US$1,000 to US$2,000 per sq. m.
- 302 Cau Giay street project, at US$1,000 to US$2,000 per sq. m.
Viet Kieus can now buy unlimited property, just like resident Vietnamese
Decree 71 also contains revisions to the Housing Law allowing Viet Kieu (overseas Vietnamese) to possess as unlimited property just like Vietnamese citizens. The new regulations are expected to create more demand in the housing market. About 70% of the 4 million Viet Kieu retain their Vietnamese nationality, according to the Ministry of Construction.
In addition, even if a Viet Kieu has given up his Vietnamese nationality, he is still given the same homeownership right, provided that:
- He has invested under the Law of Investment
- He is married to a Vietnamese citizen living in the country
- He is working in Vietnam as a cultural activist, scientist or has special skills and he has made contributions to the country
Before the new decree took effect, Decree 81, already in force, allowed certain Viet Kieu to buy property. However after 9 years of implementation, only 140 Viet Kieu had bought houses in their own names, due to red tape.
It is however unclear if the new decree will address the problems of corruption and red tape. In addition, many overseas Vietnamese prefer to purchase property under the names of relatives to avoid tax liabilities and other obligations.
Decree 71 also mandates that residential housing projects with a total of 2,500 housing units (incl. villas, detached houses, apartment buildings, new urban zones and mixed use projects) must be approved by the Prime Minister. Any amendments to the project must also be approved by the Prime Minister. This can potentially lead to delays and more red tape.
Perpetual Lease
In theory, freehold land does not exist in Vietnam. Land can only be leased, even by Vietnamese; though in reality many leases seem to be for indefinite terms. "Buying" land is technically a transfer of leasing rights. The creation of a perpetually renewable lease means that Vietnam now has one of the most open property markets in Asia.
However, the 70 years lease period allowed to foreign investors was reduced to 50 years in 2009.
Under-served low-end market
Demand for affordable housing has risen in recent years, given a rising population, rapid migration from rural to urban areas, and rapidly improving living standards. The demand for affordable houses is now outstripping supply, as residential development has largely focused on high-end customers.
According to RNCOS, a global market research company, many Vietnamese do not have their own houses and more than 70% of households live in temporary wooden houses. RNCOS estimates that Vietnam is deficient of about 20 million permanent housing units.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the country's largest city, only 14% of the total supply of luxury apartments was sold in the first eight months of 2010, according to a survey conducted by Cushman and Wakefield Vietnam.
On the other hand, about 670 units of newly-built apartments in Hanoi were sold in the 2nd quarter of 2010, or about 48% of the supply in the primary market in the capital, according to Savills Vietnam, a UK-based research firm.
vietnamese and overseas Vietnamese account for about 70% of homebuyers in the country, while the rest are foreigners, according to Nguyen Kim Son of BTA Development Investment.
Supply increases
In the 3rd quarter of 2010, the total supply of condominium units in Hanoi was 75,235 units, up 4.5% from the previous quarter, according to CB Richard Ellis Vietnam. In addition, about 3,000 additional units are expected to be completed in Hanoi in the last quarter of 2010.
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Just like in the capital, other areas in Vietnam are also experiencing an increase in supply. There were around 11,200 newly-built apartments available for sale in the southern city in the 2nd quarter of 2010, up 24% from the previous quarter, according to Savills Vietnam.
In addition, about 28,500 apartments currently under construction are expected to be completed in the next two years. The government also constructed low-income apartments which will be available for sale by the end of 2010.
Underdeveloped mortgage market
The Vietnamese mortgage market is still relatively underdeveloped, with majority of homebuyers paying in cash. In an effort to boost the housing market, developers are now starting to work with banks to offer mortgages to buyers.
However, high interest rates and strict loan procedures are still hindering the local mortgage market from flourishing. The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio rarely exceeds 50% of the appraised value of the property. The term period is usually 15 years.
In the first 9 months of 2010, the average lending rate was 13.5%, up from 12% in 2009. To curb inflationary pressures, the base interest rate was raised by 100 basis points to 9% in November 2010, from 8% since December 2009, based from figures released by the central bank, The State Bank of Vietnam.
Rents up, yields high
In September 2010, the average rent for high to mid-end condominium units in Vietnam was US$10 per sq. m. However, the local rental market is very diverse, with rents differing in each city.
Hanoi has the most expensive housing in the country, with average asking rent at US$30.31 (VND587,311) per sq. m. per month in Q3 2010, up 5.9% from a year earlier, according to CB Richard Ellis Vietnam.
In Hanoi, a 170-sq m. apartment has an expected rental yields of 7%, according to local real estate developers. On the other hand, a same sized apartment located in Ho Chi Minh City has higher rental yields of about 9%.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the overall rental vacancy rate was 16.5% in the 3rd quarter of 2010, slightly up from 16% in 2009, according to the latest report from CB Richard Ellis Vietnam.
High GDP growth, higher inflation
In the 3rd quarter of 2010, the country's GDP growth rate accelerated to 7.2% y-o-y, up from 5.8% and 6.4% in Q1 and Q2 2010, respectively. In 2010, Vietnam's economic growth is expected to exceed 7%, up from the previous projection of 6.5%. The country's GDP growth was 5.3% in 2009 and 6.3% in 2008.
While the economy is growing fast, consumer prices are rising much faster. Overall inflation for 2010 is at 11.8%, much higher than the government target of 8%, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO). The government had already imposed price controls on key commodities such as electricity, coal, cement, fertilizer and other goods to no avail.
Rating agency downgrade
In December, rating agencies downgraded Vietnam's foreign currency bond ratings. Moody's lowered its rating from Ba3 to B1 (four steps below investment grade), while S&P rated Vietnam at BB- (three steps below investment grade). They both kept the outlook as negative, implying the future downgrades can be expected.
In their report, Moody's pointed to the increased risk of a balance of payment (BOP) crisis in Vietnam because imports are outpacing exports. Foreign reserves are being depleted because of capital flight and the effort to defend an overvalued currency. Other factors leading to the downgrade were high inflation, excessive bank lending and the near-collapse of the state-owned Vinashin.
Originally a shipbuilding company, Vinashin expanded to a wide array of industries including tourism and animal feeds. As of June 2010, its total debt reached US$4.5billio, roughly 4.5% of Vietnam's GDP. The government said that it will not bail out the company but provided zero-interest loans for the salary of its employees.


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GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) -- Authorities are beefing up security for this weekend's college hockey series in Grand Forks between rivals North Dakota and Minnesota.
During a Sioux-Gopher game in October 2009, two fights broke out in Ralph Engelstad Arena on the UND campus. In one of them, a man suffered a fractured skull. No charges were filed in the case.
UND Police Lt. Tracy Meidinger says during the games Friday night and Saturday night, campus police will have five officers in the arena, three more than usual.
Arena spokesman Chris Semrau says arena security usually numbers about 20 officers, but for the weekend series the number will be boosted by about half a dozen.
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5 things you missed: HP Chromebook 11 chargers recalled and more
1. HP and Google recall Chromebook 11 chargers
Just over than a month after Google and Hewlett Packard voluntarily pulled the HP Chromebook 11 off the shelves due to a faulty charging unit, the laptops' power sources have officially been recalled.
The Chromebooks, which charge through a micro-USB port, were recalled after reports that the chargers were overheating. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, one person suffered from minor burns and there was a report of minor property damage.
Read more: HP Chromebook chargers pose fire threat(SiliconBeat)
2. You can now watch YouTube on your Roku 3
Roku 3, the device that allows you to stream videos to your television, has just added YouTube to its offerings. In addition to being able to stream from the box to your television, there is now a "Send to TV" feature through the Roku app that allows you to automatically transfer clips from your smartphone or tablet to the big screen.
Read more: Introducing YouTube on Roku 3(Official Roku blog)
3. With this new Samsung controller, the gaming experience just got better
While the Smartphone GamePad controller for Galaxy smartphones was released earlier this year, an upgrade has just been released to make life a little easier for gamers. Like most controllers, it features four buttons and a directional pad, as well as letting you can toggle using analog sticks.
You can also find out what games are available to match with the controller through the Google Play store. Most details about the new controller have been kept hushed and are expected to be released in early January.
Read more: Samsung's GamePad gives Galaxy phones portable console powers(Gizmodo)
4. Pro tip: You can extend your Amazon Prime membership if your package is late
Amazon prides itself in its free two-day delivery option for users with an Amazon Prime account – but what if your package is late? Especially during the holidays, when its more likely this could happen, Amazon has promised customers that if packages exceed the two-day mark, you can have a month added to your Prime membership for free.
All you need to do is call Amazon support for an extension. You can have your membership extended due to late packages up to 12 times a year.
Read more: Get your Amazon Prime membership extended if a package arrives late(Lifehacker)
5. This smartphone accessory can tell you how drunk you are
Feeling drunk? For $120 you can just breathe into this smartphone accessory – Alcohoot – and it will let you know what your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is. Plug the little device into your smartphone's audio jack – it's compatible on Moto X, Android, iPhone and iPad models – and through an app, it'll let you know if you're over the limit.
And if you don't feel like sharing the same mouthpiece with your friends, Alcohoot will come with eight reusable mouthpieces.
Read more: Alcohoot: A breathalyzer smartphone accessory that just might change the world (TheNextWeb)


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I love to do some new fantasy kumihimos with bobbins on a marudaï as I have learnt with Jacqui Carey since 1995.
Her books are easy for self taught ones and inspiring.
I love mixing fiber multi techniques and free form.
Now I can work with my own handspun that I have spun on a drop spindle or a wheel since 2006.
I am used to share some pics on Flickr, Ravelry where I am FibreFantaisie.
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We provide specially tailored solutions to turn companies from non-performers to industry leaders.
Our Focus Goes Beyond QA and Testing.
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Chandler Dance Academy's fourth annual concert is loosely based on the cartoon and computer game Where In The World Is Carmen San Diego, the production will take you on a young lady's journey around the world. PASSWORD REQUIRED please contact cDa for details.
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iPhoneography Series
Chad Cogdill
Based out of downtown Kansas City, MO, Chad has been experimenting with the various outlets that the photographic medium embodies. Cogdill's process ranges anywhere from a more traditional process of shooting digitally and editing with computer software to a newer, controversial method of shooting and editing strictly with iPhone applications; whichever best suits the project. There are many photographers who dismiss this particular method of, what Cogdill calls, iPhoneography. As always there are also many emerging and established photographers who have embraced this movement and pushed it to the level of fine art. Take the opportunity this month to see for yourselves a new path in digital photography that is being laid by our ever-evolving technology and fast-paced, on-the-go culture. Cogdill is one of the first of this breed to lead the way and show this genre of photography in the Kansas City area.
"Walking the streets of Kansas City over the last few years I have found a powerful connection to the city, and photography has been the most direct and creative way for me to share my perspective as I explore the city. I primarily shoot with full-frame DSLRs and a wide assortment of lenses, but in this exhibition I am showing photos from my 'iPhoneography' series. The iPhone is a powerful tool and it allows me step outside of the standard rules of photography. It combines my love of technology and art into a simple device for a minimalistic style of photography that still conveys a dynamic perspective. Photos in my 'iPhoneography' series are both shot and edited on my iPhone."


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Men can often feel embarrassed about common penis issues and can be reluctant to speak to their spouse or partner about any penis problem they are experiencing. Going to the doctor can be an important step in familiarizing a physician with the health of your penis. However a lot of men end up going to the doctor simply because they do not know how to adequately take care of their penis health or have insufficient knowledge of their penis problem keeping a penis clean and using a penis health creme regularly is an important part of protecting the penis from common penis health issues, such as rash, or red, irritated penis skin and, also, dry or sore penis skin.
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- Size - the fact is that many men feel inadequate about the size of their penis and worry about whether it is too big or too small (usually too small). Size is not normally anything to worry about; however, most men are overly obsessed with their penis size. There is nothing, within reason, that a doctor can do to alter penis size.
- Shape - some men can experience a bend or curve in an erect penis over time. This can be caused by aggressive sex or excessive masturbation and can result in an affliction called Peyronie's disease, which can shorten the penis by up to an inch. Although there is no cure for Peyronie's disease, a visit to the doctor can benefit by receiving proper instructions regarding sexual practices.
- Premature ejaculation - one of the main reasons men visit the doctor is because they deem their sexual performance to not be up to scratch, particularly after having experienced premature ejaculation. The local GP can help with this, although excessive masturbation has been shown to have a negative effect on ejaculation timing.
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It doesn't come as a huge surprise, but now it's official: Dr. Elba Garcia, who is leaving her City Council District 1 seat because of term limits, has officially endorsed her former Park Board selection, Delia Jasso, to be her replacement.
Garcia and Ed Oakley, former City Councilman for District 3, which neighbors elected Dave Neumann to take over when Oakley ran for mayor, are hosting a reception in Jasso's honor this Thursday, March 5, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Salon Las Americas. The campaign email describes the event as a "meet and greet" as opposed to a fundraiser, so I'm assuming anyone can just show up if they want to ask Jasso questions about her stances on political issues.
This is not really discussed in the email sent out from Jasso's campaign; Garcia and Oakley simply say that she "is a visionary, results-oriented leader for Dallas City Council District 1. She is knowledgeable about the district's issues and major challenges as well as those that affect the entire City of Dallas. Her goal is to make sure that Dallas remains a great place to live, work and raise a family." A little more info on Jasso's priorities can be found here.


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Muse coaches are broken down into three price tiers: Mentor, Coach and Master Coach. All of the coaches have been vetted and are backed by the Muse, but they each offer something different. Mentors have fewer years of experience, but specialize in various areas and offering services at an affordable price point for those on a budget. Coaches are great for mid- career job seekers looking for specific advice in a certain field. Master coaches have the most experience, and they've helped hundreds of clients over the years.
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Mothers who have fear of not having enough food may lead their children to obesity, according to a study.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Anxiety over two cases of missing children in the news this week - New York's Etan Patz and Arizona's Isabel Mercedes Celis - masks an encouraging development in the search for U.S. boys and girls who disappear: More than 99 percent now return home alive.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Children participating in the State Department's "Take Your Child to Work" day event on Thursday were treated to a discussion of prostitutes and strip clubs as reporters pressed for answers on a widening Secret Service scandal.
Specialized fantasy computer therapy is just as effective as face-to-face counseling with a clinician for adolescents with depression, according to a new study.
Teenagers who use speed or ectasy are more likely to suffer depression, according to a new study.
Children get more active when given more toy choices or autonomy, according to two new studies of University at Buffalo.
Even toddlers have a tendency to follow the crowd, according to a new study.
Obese women are advised to lose weight before they get pregnant by a new study.
Race continues to be an important factor in determining who receives out-of-school suspension and expulsion, and that racial disparities in school discipline are most likely due more to school characteristics than to the characteristics of behaviors or students, according to a new study.
Dynamics of online bullying are different from those of traditional bullying, requiring specific interventions, according to a new study.
Ottawa, Ontario (April 10, 2012) – Researchers have gained new insight into why 22% of Canadian women of childbearing age are still not achieving a folate concentration considered optimal for reducing the risk of having babies with neural tube defects, despite a virtual absence of folate deficiency in the general Canadian population.
Nearly 18 percent of U.S. school-aged children and adolescents are obese, as the rate of childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years.
For children with dyslexia, the trouble begins even before they start reading and for reasons that don't necessarily reflect other language skills. That's according to a report published online on April 5 in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication, that for the first time reveals a causal connection between early problems with visual attention and a later diagnosis of dyslexia
In a discovery that could help instructors better teach deaf children, a team of University of Chicago researchers has found that a gesture-sign mismatch made while explaining a math problem suggests that a deaf child is experiencing a teachable moment.
Three independent autism studies have for the first time found several gene mutations, particularly ones from older fathers that significantly increase children's risk for developing the disorder.


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I have advanced the cam on two 2.2 engines, one in a 87 Daytona (turbo), and one in a Shadow (NA). The results were the same on both. More low end torque, and better gas mileage. [Webmaster note: these results are reported by many other people as well, but none provided us with details on how to do it!]
The advance was accomplished by moving the cam gear one belt tooth clockwise, being sure not to slip the belt on the crank gear.
To advance the cam timing the cam gear must be moved forward clockwise from its normal alignment position while all other gears remain in their normal alignment position. Moving the cam gear one tooth clockwise advances the cam timing 9 (nine) degrees.
This can be easily accomplished. The following procedure will get it done without major teardown.
1. Remove the timing belt cover.
2. Rotate the engine until the cam is in the alignment position. (Refer to alignment details in a repair manual for this information if needed.)
3. Remove the distributor cap and mark the location of the rotor so it can be rechecked after advancing the cam gear.
4. Remove the cam bolt.
5. Scratch a small mark on the timing gear and belt so a reference will exist indicating original position.
6. Slide the cam off the shaft, holding the belt and cam together. Be sure to keep the belt in tension so it will not change its location on the crank and distributor gears.
7. Carefully move the cam one notch clockwise from its original location on the timing belt, and reseat the cam gear on the cam shaft. This will require starting the cam gear on the cam shaft and rotating the engine using the cam gear to realign the camshaft key and timing gear keyway.
8. Re-install the cam bolt and tighten to specifications.
9. Rotate the engine until the rotor is located at the same place it was prior to cam advance.
10. Check the location of the cam gear and verify it is now clockwise the distance of one notch from where it was when originally aligned.
11. Start the engine. It should sound normal, with perhaps a little better off idle throttle response.
12. If problems are encountered starting the engine, the belt may have slipped on the distributor or crankshaft gear. This will require a realignment of these gears. This can be accomplished by removing the number one spark plug, and rotating the engine until pressure is felt at the spark plug hole. Then using a plastic spray can tip extension or similar item for a feeler in the spark plug hole to follow the piston position, continue to rotate the engine until the feeler stops moving up and then starts down. Rotate the engine back until the piston is at top dead center. (Slight rotation of the crank does not move the piston.)
13. Check the location of the rotor, and verify it is at the marked location prior to advancing the cam.
14. Check the cam alignment and verify it is one notch clockwise from original location.
15. If there are any deviations from these locations the gear that moved will have to be repositioned. Usually if movement occurs it will be the distributor gear. If it has moved, it will have to be realigned. The belt will have to be removed insuring the cam gear and crankshaft are not moved. Then with a screwdriver or similar device, rotate the distributor gear to move the rotor to the marked position. Reinstall the belt.
16. Normally the tensioner will not have to be readjusted unless the belt seems loose.
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Ric DiDonato wrote: I read Leon Wizorek's technique published on allpar and used it to advance my timing yesterday. I had a problem that I'd like to point out to any future DIYers. After advancing the cam and making certain that all other items were within spec as stated in the instructions, I started my car and it shook like crazy and billowed black smoke out the exhaust. I spent about four hours disassembling things and trying to figure out what was out of whack. Since I hadn't done anything else to the car I assumed it was acting this way because I'd slipped the belt on the other gears. It turns out that I had inadvertently disconnected a vacuum line while taking the timing belt cover off. I did not see it because the connection was wrapped inside the wire loom behind the valve cover. Lesson learned.
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Plot : Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum is an upcoming Indian Tamil Romance film directed by newbie Prem Sai, former television actor who had earlier assisted Prabhu Deva and produced by Gautham Menon. It stars Jai and Yami Gautam in the lead roles.
Directed By: Prem Sai
Written By:Prem Sai
Genres: Romance
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Country: India
Language: Tamil
Cast : Jai, Yami Gautam, Shanthanam, VTV Ganesh, Saranya Ponvannan
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Houlton Potato Feast Days
August 24, 2018 - August 25, 2018
The event kicks off Friday afternoon from 4-6 p.m. with the "Touch-a-Truck" event on Broadway, which will be closed to traffic. Area youth will be able to climb on, sit in and pretend to drive a variety of big rigs, fire trucks, police cars and potato harvesters.
The Chamber of Commerce Lobster Feast in Monument Park will start at 4:30 p.m. The meal consists of Maine lobster, new potatoes and corn on the cob, with Houlton Farms Dairy butter to drench everything in and topped off with a homemade cookie. A second grilled option will be available. Lobsters were donated this year by J. McLaughlin Construction and Donahue's Maintenance and Masonry.
"Again this year the lobsters have been donated, allowing us to drop the price to $10 for a complete meal," said Jane Torres, executive director for the Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce. "A second lobster can be added for $7 more. Last year, we completely sold out so come early."
The chamber sold about 275 lobsters last year, and had to turn people away when they ran out.
Starting at 5:30 p.m. at the chamber office, the children's Doll and Wagon Wranglers Parade will wind its way through Market Square. When the parade ends in front of Cary Library, the children will be treated to juice and cookies. The youngsters will then be able to participate in a mini-tractor pull event.
At 6:30 p.m., Ted and the Boys take to the Houlton Amphitheatre to play a variety of country favorites until 9 p.m.
Saturday will feature the popular craft fair in Monument Park from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the ongoing Community Market in Market Square from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and the Church of the Good Shepherd's Pie and Ice Cream Sale and Yard Sale at Watson Hall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In addition, a chicken barbecue fundraiser for Houlton firefighter Dean Porter will be held Saturday in Monument Park from 4:30-6 p.m. Porter has had several cardiac operations, with more to come.
On both days, the Friends and Needles Quilt Show takes place at the Houlton Higher Education Center.


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Written by a senior examiner the Study Guide provides essential revision coverage for students preparing to take the IB Diploma Programme examination in Psychology. The text contains all the information required for the course, presented in a concise, accessible format. The book exactly matches the structure of the new course and includes material for both Standard and Higher level. The Study Guide may be used by teachers or to support the students' learning outside the classroom. It is also suitable for students and teachers whose first* language is not English, with a clear and straightforward style. *Written by an expert to comprehensively match the syllabus *The right level of challenge, with lots of extension and rigour built-in, to ensure learners are fully stretched *Reinforces all the key concepts in a concise, user-friendly format, cementing understanding *Clear, visual explanation addresses all learning styles, reinforcing every concept *Material is broken down into manageable segments, helping learners focus and optimizing comprehension *Examiner guidance in each chapter builds confidence and tangibly heightens assessment potential *Clear and straightforward language supports EAL learners About the series: Reinforce student understanding of all the crucial subject material. Fully comprehensive and matched to the most recent syllabuses, these resources provide focused review of all important concepts, tangibly strengthening assessment potential.*
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284 Palisades Drive Four Seasons, MO 65049
Property Details
- MLS Number 3509525
- Beds 4
- Baths 3
- Bldg. Size 2454 square feet
- Year 1984
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- Status Sold
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Enjoy the lake lifestyle in this BARGAIN PRICED 2,454 SF Four Seasons 4BR/3 Full Bath Lakefront Home at the 10MM in a fantastic protected cove location. Really well maintained just needs finishing touches & some updates. Low Maintenance landscaping, gentle 82' lakefront, concrete pathway to 2 well dock w/2 11'x28' slips, 2 hoists, a 12'x32' open swim platform w/ladder. 6+ concrete parking above, beside & lakefront, additional 576' workshop w/heat & air easily reverts back to a 2 car garage. Large open & covered Trex Decks lakeside w/powder coated railings new in 2018. Newer Metal Roof, Vaulted Ceiling, Large lakeside windows. Master Suite, Guest Bedroom & Full Bath on main level, Kitchen w/lots of cabinets adjacent to lakeside dining area steps out to beautiful views of cove setting. Lower Level has floor to ceiling wood burning fireplace in family room w/slider to lower covered deck and 2 non-conforming guest bedrooms & full bath w/dual vanities.
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Turn this November into your favorite month of 2017 with New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum! Come and join the fun with these unique events!
New Exhibit:
New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau: 100 Years Strong
Opening November 3
For a century, the New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau has been the voice of agriculture in New Mexico. The group (including the Dona Ana County Farm & Livestock Bureau that preceded it) has worked with elected and appointed officials to coordinate beneficial outcomes for New Mexico's food producers. Soil conservation, better irrigation methods, and improved crop production were issues on the minds of the 300 farmers and ranchers in the Mesilla Valley who first gathered in 1917. This exhibit in the Museum's north corridor traces the history of the grass-roots organization, including its programs such as Ag in the Classroom, Women's Leadership, Young Farmers & Ranchers, Farm Family of the Year, and insurance. The exhibit is on display through Sept. 16, 2018.
Natural Dye Workshop
November 4, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Museum volunteer Ric Rao will host this popular workshop that explores the uses and techniques of six different natural dyes. Ric, who has grown many of the dyes in his garden or harvested them locally, will work with participants using five fibers: alpaca, cotton, mohair, silk, and wool. The cost is $75 per person and reservations must be made by contacting Ric at (575) 496-7678 or email@example.com. Visitors to the Museum may observe parts of the activity.
Culture Series:
Driven by History: A Road Trip through our National Parks
November 9, 7 p.m.
In 2016 during the centenary of the National Park Service, Dr. Jon Hunner, who has taught in the History Department at New Mexico State University since 1995, drove more than 20,000 miles to visit more than 100 National Park sites and museums. During this free Culture Series presentation, he will share his experiences and images of this journey. Jon has published several books, including most recently Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, the Cold War, and the Atomic West. He is also active in preserving the nearby history and local heritage through his research and writing and by serving on many boards and committees in New Mexico, nationally, and internationally. In particular, he helped celebrate the centenary of New Mexico's statehood in 2012. Before he became a historian, he hung art in museums, drove art around the country, waited tables, and in 1976, he juggled from Santa Fe to Albuquerque for the NM Arthritis Foundation.
Discovery Afternoon:
Sheep and Wool
November 15, 1-3 p.m.
Meet a Navajo-Churro ewe from our flock, learn about her history, and work with her wool. Explore the history of sheep and of working with wool, while learning to card and weave. These Wednesday afternoon classes were developed with homeschool students and their parents in mind, but are open to all children. Recommended for ages 5 to 10. The fee is $3 per child/parent. Space is limited, so reserve your spot by calling LuAnn Kilday at 575-522-4100.
HomeGrown: A New Mexico Food Show & Gift Market
November 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Food grown in New Mexico is showcased at this fourth-annual event. More than 60 vendors from around the state will sell their products as the gift-giving season approaches. Food items offered for sampling and purchasing include award-winning salsas, wine, pies, cookies, sauces, honey, jerky, candy, cheese, tortillas, and more. New Mexico crafts are also part of the event. The Museum is partnering with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture and the state's growers to offer great products to sample and buy. The NMDA food demonstration trailer will have free samples of New Mexico treats. Admission is $5 per vehicle and the first 100 vehicles each day receive a free burlap shopping bag.
Crafts for Kids:
Turkey Time
November 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thanksgiving is almost here and that means turkey! Come celebrate the day by creating a paper turkey hat. Admission to the Museum on this day is $5 per carload.
Discovery Afternoon:
The Amazing Honey Bee
November 29, 1-3 p.m
Do you know that honey bees are an important part of our lives? Honeybees pollinate the crops we love to eat. In this program, students will learn about the honey bee and why they are so important. Students will identify different parts of a bee's anatomy, and learn about pollination and the life cycle of the bee. These Wednesday afternoon classes were developed with homeschool students and their parents in mind, but are open to all children. Recommended for ages 5 to 10. The fee is $3 per child/parent. Space is limited, so reserve your spot by calling LuAnn Kilday at 575-522-4100.
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Road
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 522-4100
A Division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
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Tate have teamed up with one of Retro To Go's favourite illustrators, Maria Dahlgren, to produce a great new range of retro homewares.
The range includes aprons, tea towels, trays, all with various visual links back to the museum, and this bold, graphic mug design – presumably inspired by the position of Tate Modern and Britain by the river.
Prices for the range start at £12 for the tea towels, while this mug costs £12.95.
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We hiked on the (very very dusty) Tevis trail in Granite Chief Wilderness this weekend. Near a few of the streams, we saw huge masses--like thousands of individuals--of what looked like small caterpillars. They were maybe 1/2" long and dark colored. They were on the muddy ground near the water and crawling around on rocks, too. Any idea what these might have been? I don't think they were tent caterpillars--not fuzzy.
Maybe related: the Tevis Cup event, a big horse riding thing, was on this trail just a couple of weeks earlier, so there would have been loads of horses passing by.
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A major engineering scheme to upgrade drainage on the A37 at Oakhill has been completed early.
The work to replace more than 1km of pipe has finished ahead of schedule and the road has been reopened this afternoon (22 September).
The road was due to reopen on Sunday, to be followed by around a week of final works under temporary traffic lights. However, the scheme has been finished early and there is no need for signals next week.
Cllr John Woodman, Somerset County Council's Cabinet Member for Highways, said: "These were substantial works and it's fantastic that the team has managed to bring them in ahead of schedule. I thank everyone involved for their hard work and motorists for their patience.
"This will reduce the risk of water on the road during wet weather as well as protecting it from water damage in the long run. We know works cause disruption, but we do our very best to keep it to a minimum".
The section of road between the Bath Road junction and Golf Links Lane junction has been subject to a number of minor repairs in recent times and the drainage system needed updating.
A number of drainage chambers, covers and gullies have also been replaced or repaired. Around 100m of extra channels has been added to increase the capacity of the system and help reduce the risk of flooding.
You can also stay up to date with roadworks schemes by following @TravelSomerset on Twitter.


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Knowing the fundamentals on how to sell your own home can make the difference between selling for profit and losing money on the deal. You need to do your homework. Have you thought about selling your home privately? You will need to be creative to sell your home.Do you really know how to sell your home without an agent? These are all questions you will need to ask yourself before doing anything.
Ask for Advice
Ask anyone that has sold their own home themselves without an agent, if they would do it all again? If they say yes, then ask for pointers on the best way of handling the sale. If they reply no, then ask why?What kind of problems did they have?
Preparation for selling your own home
How to make your home sell fast? Drive down the street and then return to look at your home as though seeing it for the first time.What is wrong with it? If you were the prospective buyer what would turn you off?These are the things that you need to fix before deciding to sell.
Garden and lawn
For a few extra dollars you could plant a few flowering plants in the front garden create appeal.Make sure that the lawns are manicured; you could add a bit of mulch to the gardens to make it look more appealing and cared for.
Could the paintwork need a bit of a touchup?If so a few dollars spent on fresh paint could add value to this home.
Selling your own Home
You will need to spend money on advertising in the local papers and internet advertising. Having home opens will also take a lot of your time.You need to have home open signs that will need to be put out each time and collected at the end of the advertised home open time.Many people think of this as time consuming.Keep in mind you will still have to clean the home and make sure it is presentable to your prospective buyers each time before the home open.Sometimes this can be really frustrating especially if no one turns up.
That is right.You may do all the right things and still not obtain any results from prospective buyers.I found this to be the most disappointing part of selling a home and that was with the proper advertising and with the help of an agent.
Online selling
The internet can help get the message out to advertise your home more than newspaper advertising. Although you still need people visiting that site to see your home.
Advertising is not cheap
Whatever ways you advertise you still need to realize that advertising is not cheap.If you advertise every fortnight it could cost you approximately $50 to $100 for each time you advertise with a small picture for the client to see.Add the fact that you may not sell it for three to six months. So you can see it does start to be more expensive.
Settlement Agents
No matter which way you sell your home it would still be advisable to have a settlement agency to do all the financial parts of the deal to make sure everything is done correctly.
Is it worth all that trouble with doing the advertising and home opens yourself or would it be simpler to have an agent control everything for you from start to finish.Yes it is more expensive with an agent. Although you need to make sure you know the total costs involved in regards to the agents fees and do not sign them up for any more than three months. Check out all the agents in your area before giving them too much control.
Then once you have sold your home you will then have the unenviable job of packing find a removal company and shifting and then unpacking all over again


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BBM for Android, iOS claimed a huge success updates promised
After months of waiting and seeing some false starts BlackBerry released its Messenger service to rival platforms recently, and after only a few hours of being available the BBM app for Android and IOS is claimed to be a huge success with future updates promised to provide more features to the service.
Andrew Bocking has provided an update on the BBM release for Android and iOS and has revealed that over 10 million downloads of the app have been carried out, and stated that the team behind the app are really pleased with the success of the apps launch.
It has also been revealed that the app quickly took the number one spot for free apps in the Apple App Store in over 75 countries, which included the likes of the UK, US, and Canada. Both the Google Play Store and App Store have seen a number of positive reviews from users, while on Google Play there are 60,000 five star reviews out of a total of around 87,000.
Six million users pre-registered to find out when the App would first become available which also meant they had already reserved their place in the queue to get access to the app, although a work around was soon found to beat this.
Blocking continued that the team behind the app are working on the Android and iOS versions to bring them in line with the BB10 offering, which will mean we will see BBM Channels, BBM Voice, and BBM Video added to the service at a later date.
There are some other features promised to be in the pipeline for the future and if you need some guidance on how to get the most out of the BBM app check out our earlier article that contained a number of instructional videos.
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BISACODYL (bis a KOE dill) is a laxative. This medicine is used to relieve constipation. It may also be used to empty and prepare the bowel for surgery or examination.
This medicine is for rectal use only. Do not take by mouth. Wash your hands before and after use. Take off the foil wrapping. Wet the tip of the suppository with cold tap water to make it easier to use. Lie on your side and raise your knee to your chest. Using your finger push the suppository, with the pointed end first, into the rectum. Try and keep the suppository in your rectum for 15 to 20 minutes. If you feel it must come out at once, it was not inserted high enough and should be pushed higher. Do not use this medicine more often than directed by your doctor or health care professional.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this medicine may be used in children as young as 6 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
muscle weakness
nausea, vomiting
unusual weight loss
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
discolored urine
lower stomach discomfort or cramps
rectal itching, burning, or swelling
Interactions are not expected.
This does not apply. This medicine is not for regular use, and should only be used as needed.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
They need to know if you have any of these conditions
persistent constipation
stomach pain or blockage
ulcerative colitis or other bowel disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to bisacodyl, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
Do not use this medicine for longer than directed by your doctor or health care professional. This medicine can be habit-forming. Long-term use can make your body depend on the laxative for regular bowel movements, damage the bowel, cause malnutrition, and problems with the amounts of water and salts in your body. If your constipation keeps returning, check with your doctor or health care professional.
If the suppository seems soft, hold it inside the foil wrapper under cold water for one or two minutes.
If you do not have a bowel movement within 12 hours after using this medicine or you experience rectal bleeding, contact your doctor or health care professional. These may be signs of a more serious condition.
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A Girl at a Window Print
Painted as a grisaille (a work of varying tones, but a single colour), this picture is intended as an imitation of a mounted engraving, although the subject does not duplicate than of any known print. It is probably a derivative by Boilly of his Salon picture of 1799.
The composition derives from a type of genre scene popular in 17th-century Holland and which also became popular with collectors in France in the later 18th century. The highly finished style in this picture recalls such 17th-century Dutch painters as Caspar Netscher.
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