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A new form of Housing Benefit, known as Local Housing Allowance (LHA), was introduced from 7 April 2008. The scheme is for tenants within the private rental sector.
Tenants who have continually received Housing Benefit from before 7 April 2008 will remain on the old scheme as long as they do not move or have a break in their entitlement.
This scheme has been introduced by central Government and has been designed to promote fairness, choice for tenants about where to live, transparency, personal responsibility, increased work incentives and simplicity.
The main change for most landlords is that LHA is ordinarily paid to the tenant.
It is believed that tenants in receipt of Housing Benefit should, where they are able to, take greater responsibility for managing their financial affairs in the same way that other tenants do. This should also help to equip people of working age with the skills they will need to move into work.
There is recognition that some tenants may struggle with the responsibility of paying their rent. Safeguards will be put in place whereby local authorities can decide to make payment direct to landlords in a number of circumstances. For instance:
To implement these safeguards, Epsom & Ewell Borough Council (EEBC) will need to have documentary evidence.
Any safeguard applied will be reviewed periodically and fresh documentary evidence may be required at such a time.
No. Paying Housing Benefit in arrears aligns it with other social security benefits, and with most other forms of income such as earnings.
Yes, if you consider your tenant to be vulnerable in this way. EEBC will want to investigate the tenant's circumstances and may want to interview them and gather other evidence (for example from a GP or social workers) before making a decision.
It will ultimately be for EEBC to decide whether the claimant is unlikely to pay his or her rent. This decision can only be made once the evidence of past failure, and/or the likelihood of future failure, to pay rent has been received.
EEBC will decide if a tenant is vulnerable. There must be evidence that the tenant cannot manage their money. Evidence must usually be in writing. Representatives for the tenant who can provide evidence include (this is not an exhaustive list):
EEBC will work closely with all interested parties in making any decision.
Once all the information has been collated, EEBC will decide as quickly as possible. We will write to the tenant, yourself and the landlord, with our decision.
EEBC will ordinarily pay LHA to the landlord while a decision is being made.
Yes. If the tenant or the landlord disagrees with the authority's decision on who to pay LHA to, they can appeal.
Initially a new officer will look at our decision again. If our decision is changed to the advantage of the appellant then the appeal ends (and a fresh appeal is required if this new decision is to be challenged). If our decision is not changed to the appellant's favour then the appeal is forwarded to the tribunal service (see the separate section on our website regarding appeals).
EEBC wishes to encourage tenants to be responsible for their own financial affairs, including paying their own rent. LHA will be paid to a bank or building society account so that they can arrange a direct debit or standing order to pay their rent. Information on basic bank accounts is readily available from the Benefit Section.
Many tenants in the private rented sector already receive their Housing Benefit direct and regularly pay their rent on time. Indications show that tenants are largely paying the rent to their landlords without problems.
The tenant does not have the power to implement this condition. The local authority is not party to the tenancy agreement between a landlord and tenant, thus the local authority is not bound by any conditions in the tenancy agreement.Any action taken by a landlord against a tenant who failed to secure direct payments would almost certainly be open to legal challenge by the tenant; on the ground that it is outside their scope or ability to deliver.
Where eight weeks or more of arrears have built up, EEBC can make a direct payment to you. Where EEBC then consider that the tenant is unlikely to pay their rent, a decision can be made to pay future LHA to you even when arrears have been reduced or cleared.
No. The aim of paying direct to the tenant is to encourage personal responsibility and to enable them to exercise the same choice as anyone else about where to live and how much of their total income to spend on housing costs.Any compensation fund for landlords would actively discourage tenants from acting responsibly. Moreover, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) believes they have built appropriate safeguards for landlords and tenants alike.
The LHA is a flat rate maximum entitlement to Housing Benefit. The amount depends on the number of people living in the tenant's household and the number of bedrooms that they need - referred to as size criteria:
One bedroom for:
For most single tenants under 35 years old, LHA is restricted to that of the Shared Accommodation Rate - see the following link. Housing Benefit for those under 35 years old leaflet (pdf - 708KB).A maximum of four bedrooms can be considered in your tenant's application, even if the size of your tenant's family would normally require them to need more than four bedrooms.
The flat-rate was set at the 30 percentile of market rents for that area, and then uprated every April at a rate decided by central government. If the rent is higher than their LHA award the tenant will be responsible for making up the difference. If the rent is lower than the LHA rate then the rent will be used and not the LHA rate.
There are no changes to the Housing Benefits entitlement rules, this is still based on the person's individual circumstances. The LHA is only the starting point of the calculation.
Use the following link, searching on the property's postcode:Local Housing Allowance rates
There are no appeal rights against the LHA rates set by the Valuation Office Agency.
If you require more information, do not hesitate to contact the Housing Benefit Section on 01372 732269 or via email: email@example.com


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Field Guide to Franchises vs. Independent Firms
(Updated May 2015)
According to the 2014 National Association of REALTORS® Member Profile 57% of all REALTORS® are affiliated with an independent, non-franchised company. In fact most REALTORS® are likely to be affiliated with an independent, non-franchised company. The decision to join a franchise or an independent firm can be confusing. The pros and cons of each option are examined in this updated Field Guide. (D. Winchester, Information Specialist)
Firm Affiliation of REALTORS®
- 57% of REALTORS® are affiliated with an independent, non-franchised company.
- While brokers and broker associates (63%) are most often affiliated with an independent, non-franchised company, sales agents (52%) are more evenly split between independent non-franchised and franchised companies.
- Less REALTORS® reported an affiliation with a franchised company (38%) than with an independent company (57%).
E - EBSCO articles available for NAR members only. Password can be found on the EBSCO Access Information page.
2013 Franchise Report: What They Offer, (REALTOR® Magazine, July/Aug. 2013).
Employee or Independent Contractor?, (Realty Times, Feb 13 2012).
2011 Franchise Report: What's in a Name? (REALTOR® Magazine, June 2011).
Franchise can help you afford retirement (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Sept. 24, 2011).
10 Reasons to Purchase a Franchise (Entrepreneur, Sept. 24, 2009).
Favoring Franchises (National Real Estate Investor, June 1, 2009).
The real estate franchise decision: A profile of some of the largest (About.com).
2007 Franchise Report: Affiliation up (REALTOR® Magazine, Sept. 2007).
Merge, Die or Thrive? (National Real Estate Investor, Apr. 1, 2007).
Top 10 reasons for buying a franchise (Entrepreneur.com, Dec. 2007).
Frequently asked questions about franchising (Franchising World, June 2005). E
Advantages & challenges of franchising (Franchising World, June 2005). E
...or Independents?
Independent Contractor Status in Real Estate - 2015 White Paper, (National Association of REALTORS®, 2015).
Decline of the Independent Broker-Dealer, (Investopedia, May 6,2013).
Leaving a real estate franchise to become an independent broker (AGBeat, Feb. 5, 2012).
Independent real-estate agents skip trend to join corporate franchises (Chicago Business, Jun. 28, 2010).
Merger of independents bucks buyout trend (Realty Times, Feb. 5, 2007).
The galvanization of the independent broker (Realty Times, Jan. 2003).
Small firms dominate real estate industry, survey shows (Realty Times, Apr. 2002).
What Does the Research Say?
Choosing a Real Estate Office, Part 2: Franchise vs. Independent, (Placester, June 26, 2013).
5 Keys to Choosing the Right Real Estate Office, (Placester, June 19, 2013).
Comparing Different Types of Agencies (Realty Times, Apr. 16, 2010).
Franchising in residential brokerage (Journal of Real Estate Research, 2006). E
Factors associated with survival of new Ohio Realtor® Associates (Journal of Real Estate Practice and Education, 2003). E
Useful Websites
Buying a Franchise: A Consumer Guide (Federal Trade Commission, Feb. 2008).
Franchise vs. New Business (CCH Business Owner's Toolkit, 2005).
eBooks & Other Resources
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The resources below are available for loan through Information Services. Up to three books, tapes, CDs and/or DVDs can be borrowed for 30 days from the Library for a nominal fee of $10. Call Information Services at 800-874-6500 for assistance.
Creating An Independent Income In Real Estate! (Adobe eReader)
Free Agent Nation, (Adobe eReader)
Real Estate Confronts the Future (Mason, OH: South-Western, 2005). HD 1375 SWCR
Business lessons for entrepreneurs: 35 things I learned before the age of thirty (Mason, OH: South-Western, 2003). HD 2346 C89
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Hey everyone!
Last week I was fortunate enough to help install quite possibly the best resilient flooring that's out there.
Let me introduce you to to TrafficMaster's new Allure Ultra Resilient Plank flooring, sold exclusively at The Home Depot!
While we have done some posts on the community regarding standard Allure flooring already, this post to to inform you that Allure Ultra steps up and improves upon the great performance Allure already does.
All around and pound for pound, Allure Ultra goes further with the same technology that regular Allure does, but with key features that make installation easier and gives an affordable solution to areas that are prone to water and moisture.
The main takeaway I wanted to share on this post is the fundamental difference in the way Allure Ultra is installed versus standard Allure flooring.
Below is a picture demonstrating how Allure Ultra is being installed. Notice on the top picture how the Clic-lock technology allows for easy installation. The planks snap together by angling the plank to the other just like you would with click-wood or laminate flooring. The picture below is the standard Allure flooring that uses the Grip-Strip to secure the planks together. Grip Strip is an adhesive that works great for installing the floor and keeping it secure, but the Clic-lock technology in Allure Ultra makes installation and upkeep much easier.
Both kinds install to themselves as a "floating" system, so no glue or nails are needed to secure them into place. Both also need to be secured on the edges by leaving a 1/4" gap between the floor and wall and placing molding on top of them so as not to allow for drastic shifts.
So other than installing, what makes Allure Ultra the best resilient flooring out there? Well, I'll list several features here that make it the best choice for your floor:
For any further information on this great new product, check out Home Depot's video, you can find it here
Hopefully this post will get you on the right path to choosing the easiest, durable, and affordable high-quality resilient flooring that you can get for your next flooring project!
Have a great day,
Thanks, I found the link for the T-moulding strips by Zamma (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Zamma-Vintage-Oak-Cinnamon-1-8-in-Thick-x-1-3-4-in-Wide-x-72-in-Length-Vinyl-T-Molding-015223503/203528278#specifications). My only question is it when i order it is it 1 strip or am I ordering multiple?
No problem.
Just make sure the planks acclimate in the rooms they will be installed in; not just any random place in the house.
Theres really a simple solution for multiple doorways where different directions meet; transition strips.
We carry T-moulding strips by Zamma through here online or through special order at your local store. This special type of transition will cover up and meet any gaps so the final look with be as seamless as it can be.
Also, be sure to read the instructions that I linked before in orange, so you can get a better grasping of the entire installation process.
Let us know if you have any further questions,
Thanks for the prompt reply - We actually bought the flooring last week but have not been able to set aside the time to install so it will have more than 1 week to aclimate. Any tips on working through multiple doorways facing different ways? 3 of them are North-South, 1 is East-West.
Hey drew033,
Thanks for your question and welcome to the community!
You picked a great flooring for your basement area! The good news is that you can immediately place furniture over your new Allure Ultra after installing it.
Just make sure you are using felt pads or similar items underneath to protect your new floors from scratches and scuff marks.
As for tips, as long as you follow the installtion instructions to Allure Ultra, you'll be fine. This includes buying the planks very soon, and let them acclimate in the rooms they will be installed for at least 48 hours before installation.
Finally, you'll need to prep the existing concrete slab subfloor to make sure it is clean, level, and free of any debris.
Start with a good foundation, and you'll have a good final look and life for your new floors!
Let me know if you have any further questions,
I am installing this flooring in my walk out basement (den, bedroom, halway, bathroom) this weekend over the concrete sub floor - Any tips? How long do I need to wait before placing furniture on the flooring? Thanks for the help.
Hey again tpeila,
Yes this tape will work for concrete, or any floor for that matter. That is the reason why I chose this tape to recommend in the first place. Just make sure the subfloor is clean and level before continuing.
Let me know if you have any further questions,


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River condition indicator update July 2013; INFO 689
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/reporting-act/fresh-water/suitability-swimming-indicator/suitabilityJuly 2013; INFO 690 About the Suitability for swimming indicator We associate many values with water.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/fresh-water/lake-water-quality-indicator/water-quality-indicators-lakesCurrent situation Recent trends in water quality What you can do Trophic Level Index (TLI)
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/reporting-act/marine/marine-areas-legal-protection-indicator/marineDecember 2012; INFO 655
The Ministry for the Environment monitors compliance by disposal facility operators and territorial authorities with aspects of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 and the Waste Minimisation (Calculation and Payment of Waste Disposal Levy) Regulations 2009.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/fresh-water/groundwater-quality-indicator/limitations-groundwaterWhile the indicators for fresh water provide an overview of the quality and level of allocation in New Zealand, they do not provide a complete picture of the health of the freshwater resource.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/fresh-water-environmental-reporting/national-groundwater-quality-indicators-updateThis report provides an update of results for indicators of groundwater quality in New Zealand. It summarises average water quality at almost 1000 monitoring sites over the period 1995-2008, as well as trends at the same sites within that period of time.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/fresh-water/suitability-swimming-indicator/local-monitoring-informationSite specific information available on regional and district council websites can help beach users understand the likely health risk and contributing risk factors when deciding where and when to go to the beach.
The Stocktake of RMA Monitoring was one of four studies undertaken as part of the RMA Monitoring and Review Project. The Stocktake provided a better understanding of the processes and systems used by local and central government to monitor the RMA.
The Case Studies of National Monitoring Frameworks was one of four studies undertaken as part of the RMA Monitoring and Review Project. Eight national monitoring frameworks within and outside New Zealand were reviewed to see where similarities can be drawn to the monitoring and review requirements for the RMA and to identify lessons learnt.
The Gap Analysis was one of four studies undertaken as part of the RMA Monitoring and Review Project. The gap analysis distilled key points from the three scoping studies (Needs Analysis, Stocktake, and Case Studies) to identify gaps and opportunities for designing and developing an integrated national monitoring framework for the RMA.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/reporting-act/fresh-water/river-condition-indicator/questions-andThis page provides answers to frequently asked questions about the River condition indicator.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/fresh-water/suitability-swimming-indicator/recreational-water-quality-0This recreational water quality indicator update has been superseded by the 2013 Suitability for swimming indicator update.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/reporting-act/fresh-water/suitability-swimming-indicator/questions-andThis page provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Suitability for swimming indicator update.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/land/distribution-seven-native-species-indicator/seven-native-speciesThe page provides information on the seven native species we measure and why. Name What is it? Why is it used?
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/fresh-water/national-policy-statement-freshwater-management/implementing-nps/monitoring-progress-0Monitoring plans established under the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2014 (NPS-FM) must identify representative monitoring sites and recognise the importance of long-term trends.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/air/good-practice-guide-monitoring-and-management-visibility-new-zealandThis guide provides guidance on the benefits of clear visibility, the contaminants and factors affecting visibility, suitable monitoring methods, potential indicators of visibility degradation, and how emissions causing visibility can be managed in New Zealand.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/fresh-water-environmental-reporting/protocol-monitoring-trophic-levels-new-zealandNew Zealand's lakes and reservoirs are rarely static in their water quality or ecological condition. Trophic levels of lakes are critical indicators of water quality. They provide a measure of the nutrient status of a body of water.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/towns-and-cities/new-zealand-urban-design-protocol-action-plan-progress-report-2006This report presents the results of the first round of monitoring of Urban Design Protocol signatories' action plans. The results indicated healthy progress was being made towards giving effect to the Protocol.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/land/soil-health-indicator/soil-health-environmental-snapshotJanuary 2010; INFO 471 This document is also available in PDF [443, KB]
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/fresh-water/suitability-swimming-indicator/recreational-water-qualityThis environment snapshot has been superseded by the October 2012 Recreational water quality in New Zealand indicator update and the 2013
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/land/distribution-seven-native-species-indicator/lesser-short-tailedThere are three subspecies of the lesser short-tailed bat (Mystacina tuberculata):
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/environmental-reporting-fresh-water/developing-composite-index-describe-river-conditionThe aim of a Composite River Condition Index for New Zealand is to combine a number of sub-indices to communicate a representative holistic picture of river condition.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/environment/environment-new-zealand-0Indicators and variables used in Environment New Zealand 2007, key findings of the report, and relevant government initiatives Return to the point in the document where this table is located.
This page explains the structure we will use to report on our environment now and in the future. It covers domains, topics and indicators, and consultation on proposed topics for future environmental reports.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/reporting-act/marine/marine-areas-legal-protection-indicator/marine-0December 2008; INFO 353 This document is also available in PDF [2.73, MB]
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/air-environmental-reporting/environmental-report-card-air-quality-four-pollutantsIn 2008, the national environmental standards were met for carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and ozone.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/reporting-act/fresh-water/river-condition-indicator/approach-andRiver condition approach This indicator describes the state and trends of New Zealand's rivers and streams in terms of their biophysical environmental condition. It provides broad, national scale information that might be useful for those thinking about our rivers and their management.
This report is one of two prepared for the Ministry for the Environment by NIWA, which update national indicator data for river water quality in New Zealand and help provide the evidence base for policy and decision makers.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/rma-fresh-water/update-water-allocation-data-and-estimate-actual-water-use-consented-3This report presents a summary of the regional council consent data for water takes between 2009–10. The information in the report has been used to update the freshwater demand environmental indicator.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/reporting-act/waste/solid-waste-disposal-indicator/solid-wasteJuly 2009; INFO 420 This document is also available in PDF [1.5, MB]
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/cabinet-papers-and-related-material-search/cabinet-papers/environment/environment-new-zealandPOL (07) 386 19 October 2007 Office of the Acting Minister for the Environment Chair Cabinet Policy Committee
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Waiuku Airshed PM10 concentration Note: This airshed was only monitored in 2009.
Waiheke Island Airshed PM10 concentration
Nelson Airshed C PM10 concentrations Note: This airshed was monitored in 2008 and 2009.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/air/air-quality-airsheds/regional-airshed-information/manawatu-whanganui/taumarunuiTaumarunui Airshed PM10 concentrations
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More detailed air quality information, including data for other towns, can be found on the Otago Regional Council website.
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http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/reporting-act/fresh-water/river-condition-indicator/bacteria-ecoliEscherichia coli is an indicator of pathogens associated with faecal contamination of water bodies. These may have an impact on native and domesticated animals, as well as on human health. The primary sources of faecal contamination in New Zealand are waste from humans and farmed animals such as sheep and cows.
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/more/environmental-reporting/reporting-act/fresh-water/river-condition-indicator/nutrients/recentRecent trends are calculated using site data from a 10-year period (2001-2011) to be confident that any detected trend is the result of a genuine pattern, rather than random and variable short-term events like heavy rainfall. The data is collected from over 300 sites across the country by regional councils and NIWA.


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Jimmy of the Spirits: James Merrill Was Notorious for an Epic 'Dictated' Via a Ouija Board. Now His Collected Poems and Memoirs by His Friends Suggest He Was a Tad More Complicated
Gates, David, Newsweek
One summer afternoon in the late 1950s, the then aspiring novelist Alison Lurie and the then aspiring poet James Merrill were discussing love affairs with famous people--Lurie theoretically, Merrill not. (If he named names, they're lost now.) She told him, half-jokingly, that he was going to be famous himself. "I expected him to laugh and protest," Lurie recalls in a new memoir, "but I was wrong. 'Yes,' he said, slicing a ripe red tomato with his little serrated knife. 'I know it'." The knife and tomato may be uncannily sharp recollections, or invented props to give the scene immediacy. But that's him: so confident of his calling, and of his fitness for it, that his Pulitzer and his National Book Awards already seemed like done deals. Part of it might have been his privileged background--his father was the Merrill of Merrill Lynch--but most of it was pure genius.
Merrill, who died in 1995, never wrote much like anybody else. But one poet he admired and learned from, Wallace Stevens, said Merrill reminded him of his younger self; another, W. H. Auden, called him his favorite young American poet. After John Berryman and Robert Lowell died, he was widely considered American poetry's top dog--except by those who thought his formalism was retrograde. When he won the Bollingen Prize, poetry's Academy Award, in 1973, The New York Times (of all places) denounced him for being "literary, private and traditional." It must have struck him as high praise.
As far as we know, Merrill hasn't kept versifying beyond the grave--unlike the clamorous spirits who supposedly seized control of the willowware teacup used for a pointer on Merrill's homemade Ouija board, and dictated large chunks of his 560-page poem, "The Changing Light at Sandover." But he left behind plenty of work for the living to wrestle with--and to delight in. As his friend and fellow poet J. D. McClatchy puts it, "the pleasure principle is high in Jimmy's sense of what a poem ought to provide." He also left friends who still lapse into present tense when they speak of him, and summon him back to life in such written reminiscences as Lurie's "Familiar Spirits," her new memoir of Merrill and his companion David Jackson.
This month Knopf begins republishing Merrill's work, supervised by McClatchy. First up: the handsome, 885-page "Collected Poems" with the poet's toothy half-smile on the two-inch-thick spine and a lilac-colored ribbon marker. (This includes only his lyric poems, not the epic "Sandover," in which various spirits talk poetry, philosophy, reincarnation and cosmology, to Merrill's own wonderment, bemusement and consternation.) For a poet praised as meticulous and dismissed as precious, the volume is surprisingly beefy, though nearly fat-free. Merrill was at his desk early every day, and in the course of 50 years--he was 68 when he died--even a meticulous poet's work will accumulate. And he was always working. "If he found a honeydew melon at the market and gave it to a neighbor," McClatchy recalls, "he would write a quatrain on it--now lost to history down the garbage disposal."
Even McClatchy admits "Sandover" is daunting. "It's not a poem that I have taken the measure of," he says. "Or I should say, it has not yet taken the measure of me. It would take a lifetime to give a poem of 17,000 lines the sort of attention you can give the shorter poems. I feel like the blind man walking around the elephant, you know?" The pleasure of the "Collected Poems," though, comes in doses small enough for mortals. Merrill rhymes, scans, writes sonnets and sestinas, but for a formalist he's unusually light on his feet--"effervescent and slithery," as McClatchy puts it. They're about the usual--love, loss, mortality, imagination, poetry itself--suggested by what's close to home: food, rain, a burning log, a childhood memory.
But things get complicated. Consider "Charles on Fire," a short poem from the mid-'60s, based on a gaffe at a dinner party. …


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I remember a few years ago(2002) there was a multipartite virus that could be run natively on linux and windows. I don't know if a compiler could be specially craft an executable so that it could be read as both ELF and PE, so that the os would start executing at different entry points. Or a program that could merge two programs, one compiled using mingw, one compiled in native linux, to one program.
I don't know if such a program exists, or could it exist, and I'm know this could be implemented in Java or some scripting language, but that's not a native program.
Imagine the possibilities, I could deploy a program with linux and window (and perhaps os/x)libraries, and one main executable that could be run on any os. The cross-platform support would compensate the bigger size.


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How to Make an Enviable Secret Handshake
No, this is not one of those 'over-the-top' loud and annoying rituals we perform when we see friends. The art of the secret handshake is something that is quiet and bold at the same time. We have all seen the two over-hyped people who have this over-hyped hi-five they do when they get a question right on a game. We all know this is very annoying. On another hand, at one time or another, we may have seen that quiet, quick & cool ritual two friends perform. This is the cool one. Makes you wish you did that and got noticed too.
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1Get a friend to do it with. Be sure it is one friend or a group of friends in the same clique/social circle as you. This is crucial
2Brainstorm. Shall it start simply with the hands, or maybe a sliding motion from the wrist? Be sure to define where it starts.
3Next you add 2-10 steps. from 2-4 mean your cool and in the in-crowd. 5-10 means you are amazing and will have people trying to imitate you. This may get annoying. Hang in there.
4Practice makes perfect. They say no one's perfect, too bad! You are the amazing exception.
5Avoid awkward motions. Don't flail your arms everywhere and stuff like that. Keep it subtle. Subtlety and sophistication is always stylish.
6Be carefree when doing your intimate shake. If you're on your guard while doing it, (looking at other people, checking their reactions, smiling) they're going to think of you as an annoying nuisance, thus transforming your "cool" handshake into a dowdy, dumb, unnecessary target for ridicule.
Community Q&A
- Don't bring more than 3 body parts, hands, wrists & feet is already pushing it. Simply hands can do so many things.
- Keep your use of the lower body to a minimum. Foot locking is old and played out and is usually made a joke out of.
- Less extreme.
- Don't act like your a show off with your handshake to other people.
- Don't give up! Practice makes perfect.
- Practice! Do not slip up and start over and over and over. only try 2x. After that say "Whatever, never mind."
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First Coast Technical College presents a series of Cooking Camps each summer. Children ages 8 to 17 participate in learning skills such as measuring recipes, preparing baked goods, cutting fruits and vegetables and planning nutritious meals.
Food prep basics, good nutrition, kitchen safety, and how to properly use various gadgets/appliances included. Camp is "hands-on" and campers will enjoy all the foods they make in a safe, supportive environment
$195 fee includes all materials, groceries, professional instruction, and lunch for the four-day camp, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Campers prepare their own breakfast and lunch. Class size is limited. Camps are held on FCTC's main campus, 2980 Collins Ave. For information email email@example.com or call 547-3461 to register with a credit card.
Choose from these sessions:
■ 'Tweens, ages 8 to 12 choose from June 18 to 21 or July 16 to 19.
■ Teens, ages 13 to 17 choose from July 9 to 12 or July 23 to 26.
For three years, Andy Clark attended First Coast Technical College's cooking camps. He works part-time at Brucci's Italian restaurant on State Road 13 in Julington Creek as an assistant pizza cook. Andy is a senior at Creekside High for the 2012-13 school year but for the summer he is volunteering as Chef Gaynor's assistant to teach campers how to work cooperatively and skillfully in the kitchen.
Margherita Pizza
What's not to like about pizza? This recipe is a bit different and fun for the whole family to gather in the kitchen.
Focaccia Dough
2/3 cup water
1/4 oz dry yeast (1 individual envelope)
2 1/4 cup bread flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1½ tsp. salt
1 tbsp. olive oil
Mix all ingredients well by electric mixer, 8 minutes at medium speed or by hand 10 minutes, until surface becomes smooth.
Flour bowl and cover. "Bowl rest" for 20 minutes at room temperature, or overnight in refrigerator.
Round dough, cover and bench proof for 30 minutes. Roll dough to a 14-inch round. Proof dough for 30 minutes, then parbake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes.
Pizza Ingredients
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
8 Roma tomatoes, sliced
10 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese
10 basil leaves
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Preheat oven to 400 F. Combine olive oil, garlic, and salt and brush over parcooked crust.
Spread Mozzarella cheese evenly. Arrange tomato slices and basil leaves evenly atop crust. Sprinkle Feta and Parmesan cheeses evenly.
Bake until cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Slice and serve.


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battery lite keeps coming on and off, battery eventually goes dead, I was told it could be voltage regulator which is part of pcm? where is this located and can this be changed out by myself without to much trouble? Has anyone any information on this problem?
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One of the big frustrations with high resolution digital is alignment:
- Plane parallelism of the lens mount to the sensor.
- Alignment of the lens optics to the lens flange.
- Symmetry through focusing rotation of of the optics themselves—almost never perfect no matter what the brand— a slight focusing change and the symmetry across the field shifts.
High-res digital is very sensitive to flange-to-sensor alignment, especially at infinity focus. Below is documented a image in which the combination of the Nikon D800E + 135mm f/2 APO-Sonnar shows a right-side blur problem.
The camera is the primary suspect, because not long before, two 35mm lenses (Zeiss 35/1.4 and Sigma 35/1.4) also showed a forward skew of focus on the right side.
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Evans Is Set to Win Tour de France Ahead of Final Stage to Paris
Cadel Evans is set to win the Tour de France after erasing the lead of brothers Andy and Frank Schleck in yesterday's time trial.
Evans is 1 minute, 34-second ahead of Andy Schleck heading into today's final stage to Paris, where tradition dictates the leader isn't challenged. He would be the first Australian to win the 108-year-old cycling race. Frank Schleck is 2 minutes, 30 seconds behind in third.
Evans, a time-trial specialist, started yesterday's stage 57 seconds behind Andy Schleck and four seconds behind Frank Schleck. He propped himself on the handlebars and churned the pedals over the rolling 26-mile course in Grenoble, sweat pouring from his face, to finish second in the trial behind Tony Martin of Germany.
Evans wiped away tears as he waited to change into the leader's yellow jersey. He switched from mountain bike racing to road racing in 2001 and two years later broke his collarbone three times. He was the Tour runner-up in 2007 and 2008.
"I've had some bad moments in the last 10 years so that just makes the good ones even better," Evans, 34, told Eurosport television, adding he wants to make sure he gets to the finish in Paris without mishap.
Still in the yellow jersey, Luxembourg's Andy Schleck slumped onto his handlebars in exhaustion after finishing the time trial in 17th yesterday. Frank Schleck was 20th.
Schleck Brothers
Andy, 26, had taken the lead from Thomas Voeckler two days ago after the final mountain stage that ended atop Alpe d'Huez, while Frank, 31, had risen to second.
The younger Schleck is on course to be runner-up for the third straight year.
Evans started the Tour de France fluently, winning stage four to the Mur-de-Bretagne and defended his position against defending champion Alberto Contador and the Schlecks in the Pyrenees and Alps.
"The way he rode clearly wasn't spectacular but he has always been there,", Contador told Eurosport. "He deserves it."
Voeckler is fourth overall, 3 minutes, 20 seconds behind Evans. Contador is fifth, 37 seconds further back.


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An old house is charming in several ways but in terms of the electrical infrastructure, it doesn't impress since it probably calls for a service panel upgrade. A less-than-new property may go through any of the following problems frequently, strange wiring glitches, light and outlet that don't seem to work. These are things that some individuals bear to live with nevertheless they mustn't be left unattended to.
A lot of aspects of today's lives rely solely on electricity. This consists of lights, computers, HVAC systems to the whole array of electrical appliances. An old electrical panel may be struggling to take care of the latest electricity needs one when it starts 'feeling' the pinch, it'll definitely show signs.
A few of the signs to consider so that you can understand that a house needs a panel upgrade include:
Circuit Keep Tripping
If you should unplug one device to be able to plug another so as not to trip the circuit, then you are ripe for a service panel upgrade. Constantly going down to the basement to reset the circuit breaker is usually an annoying routine and immediate action needs to be taken.
Flickering Lights
Do lights go dim or start to flicker once you turn on a home appliance? If so, this means that the actual supply of electricity from the local unit won't satisfy the demands of the household. Generally, a household with a service panel of 200 amps or even a house that is older than 20 years needs immediate panel upgrade.
This is not merely helpful in getting more power but additionally avoiding accidents since an old panel could possibly have worn out wires that may spark and create a fire. Finally, an electrical panel upgrade isn't a DIY project because of the danger of electrocution and not enough knowledge on fixing. An expert electrician needs to be called to manage the entire process.
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A woman spent the night in her car after police say she fell asleep at the wheel and her car followed railroad tracks for a couple hundred yards before going into a ditch.
Authorities tell WITN the woman, who they identify as 20-year-old Lisa England, drove into a ditch along Highway 70 near Taberna Lane in the James City area of Craven County. They believe that happened about 9:30 Wednesday night, and the woman spent the rest of the night in her vehicle.
Emergency crews had stopped a train along the tracks as they worked to get England from her car and to pull the car out of the ditch.
England, who is from Arizona and is here visiting family, was not hurt and not taken to the hospital for treatment. Police say she is under a doctor's care for a sleep disorder.
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Coming up short on Father's day gift ideas? Here are 10 really great gift suggestions for a really great guy.
Smoker box
By now, your dad's probably got a barbecue he loves. But you can amp up the enjoyment he gets from cooking on it in his outdoor kitchen with accessories like this smoker box. It takes grilling to a whole new level. Williams-Sonoma, $39.95.
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- Page 4: Brass opener
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Man Charged In Attempted Gas Station HoldupA man is facing charges after West Haven police say he attempted to rob a customer at a gas station early Sunday morning.
West Haven Postal Branch RobbedPolice in West Haven are investigating a robbery at a city post office branch.
Teen Charged With Threatening After Prom Invitation RejectedSuspect tells police he was only joking
Member Of Religious Order Facing Child Porn ChargesA member of a Roman Catholic religious order who worked at area parochial schools is facing child pornography charges.
Arraignment For Accused Wife-KillerVictim found dead in condo Saturday
Man Charged In Wife's MurderCouple had been involved in a domestic dispute
Second Mistrial Declared In Student Dismemberment CaseA mistrial has been declared for a second time in the case against a Bridgeport man charged with killing and dismembering his girlfriend after she broke up with him.
Jury To Resume Deliberations In Student Dismemberment TrialA Connecticut jury is scheduled to resume deliberating in the trial of a Bridgeport man charged with killing and dismembering his girlfriend after she broke up with him.
Jury Deadlocks For Second Time In Dismemberment CaseJurors have deadlocked for the second time in the case of a Bridgeport man accused of killing and dismembering his girlfriend.
Scooter Operator InjuredA man is in the hospital with serious injuries after the scooter he was operating Friday night was involved in a collision with another vehicle at the intersection of Derby Avenue and Forest Road in West Haven.
Man Charged In Gas Station Break InA man hoping to rob a West Haven gas early this morning found out it was closed.
Residents Disarm Man Carrying Loaded WeaponReports of a street fight Thursday evening in West Haven prompted a police response.


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Artistic Photography by Max Buchheit.
Please also see my gallery at http://mxbuck.redbubble.com .
I'm a "60+" boomer science nerd who is now currently alive and well and living in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Growing up with photography and art in my family, I was self-taught ever since I developed my own sheet film neg at the age of 13. I do it for the sheer joy of creating an image regardless of whether it pleases, stuns or provokes. Currently I'm exploring pinhole photography, Infra-red photography, panoramic photography and high dynamic range ("HDR") photography.
I welcome feedback and comments of any sort so that I can learn from it and improve my work. So thanks to all of you who have left comments.
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Update on Xiomora De JesusXiomara is 44 years old and lives with her life partner who works as a taxi driver. She has four children, The oldest one is 23 years old and is working, but the others are still in school.
For the last three years she has worked at a car wash in order to generate more income, since the earnings from her grocery store are not sufficient to cover the expenses of food, school fees and clothing. With the help of her children and her partner she has been able to repay the loans she has taken in order to make improvements to her home.
On this occasion, she needs her eleventh loan so that she can replace her roof and install a floor in her home. In order to do this, she needs to buy wooden beams, corrugated sheet metal, stone, concrete, sand and tile. This will allow her to make the necessary improvements to her family's living conditions.
Previous Loan DetailsDoña Xiomara continues to manage her business, a grocery store, the profits of which have helped her family to have better living conditions. Together with her husband, she strives for the common good. Her husband is a taxi cadet. All the loans have been for the common good of improving their ... More from Xiomora De Jesus's previous loan »
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About AFODENICThis loan is administered by AFODENIC, La Asociación para el Fomento al Desarrollo Nicaragua, a Kiva Field Partner based in Managua, Nicaragua. Founded in 1999, AFODENIC was created to promote the socio-economic and cultural development of sectors that are excluded from commercial banking. Integrating economic and human resources, AFODENIC offers affordable and adaptable financial services aimed at strengthening the family unit of their clients, who include students, producers, and micro- and small entrepreneurs from rural and urban areas. AFODENIC is a socially responsible institution engaged in society and making a positive impact on its professional partners and communities.
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Nash half-century helps Kent secure win
GRACE ROAD, England, CMC – Former West Indies vice captain Brendan Nash stroked a half-century and shared in a critical century stand, as Kent staged a successful run chase to beat Leicestershire by six wickets here yesterday.
Resuming the day on 66 for one in pursuit of a target of 304, Kent ended on 306 for four, helped by Nash's brisk 53.
It was his entertaining century stand with Sam Northeast, who cracked an unbeaten 112, that fired Kent to victory half-hour before tea on the final day of the four-day County Championship Division Two contest.
With Kent slipping to 110 for three, Nash and Northeast added 116 for the fourth wicket to put Kent in sight of victory.
Nash faced just 76 balls in nearly two hours at the crease and struck seven fours and a six while Northeast also scored at a fair clip, smashing 19 fours off 143 balls in 166 minutes.
The left-handed Nash, who played the last of his 21 Tests for West Indies three years ago, eventually perished when he gave an easy catch to captain Josh Cobb at mid-off off 23-year-old seamer Nathan Buck.
However, Northeast then dominated an unbroken fifth wicket stand of 80 with Darren Stevens (21 not out) to see Kent home.
The visitors had led Leicestershire on first innings by 85 runs, replying to their 217 with 302. However, Leicestershire gave an improved performance in their second innings, scoring 388, behind Cobb's 137.


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The Country Bride…Come experience the difference.
See why over twenty-one years sets us apart from the rest. We take all the time it takes to choose the perfect gown and then fit it to your likes. Nothing is more important than your wedding day and nothing is more important to us than you.
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The BEST dress shop!Reviewed on 8/20/2014 Theresa L
I loved my experience here, from searching for my gown to my final fitting. Krystyna was amazing at helping my find the PERFECT dress. I explained to her what I liked and didn't like and she was very attentive. The first dress she put me in I was in love with, but I knew not to... Read More act too fast since it was just the first dress. I tried on about three more, but kept thinking back to that first dress. Mind you this whole time, Krystyna was keeping all information about the dresses a surprise (a factor that I know some brides may not like, but this small detail made the story of finding my dress that much more perfect!). When she put me back into the first dress, it was just as amazing as the first time. As I was busy gushing over the dress, Krystyna revealed to me the best news of all : my dress was by the designer Alfred Angelo, and was from his Disney Princess dress collection, specifically this was his "Cinderella 216" dress. My mouth dropped to the floor! My now-husband and I lovingly refer to each other as "Cinderella" and "Prince Charming", our entire wedding was Disney Fairytale themed, specifically Cinderella themed, and my now-husband and I were going on our honeymoon to Disney World (we're a little Disney obsessed, if you couldn't tell lol). I had not mentioned ANY of this to Krystyna! That was when the waterworks started and I knew I had found the perfect dress! At that point everyone in the shop had heard my story and was very excited for me, saying it was fate! The staff is phenomenal. Every time I called the shop I received prompt and courteous responses. My dress and veil came in in a timely manner and my dress came in in the correct size. My seamstress, Regina, was fantastic too! I am very, very petite and was worried about my dress fitting my properly and not being too long. By the time she was done alterations my fit n' flare style dress with a corset back fit like a glove! I still have people raving about my dress and how much they loved it! I wish I had more reasons to wear it because it was just that gorgeous. This place truly makes you feel like a valued customer and they genuinely care about your happiness. You're the bride after all! You simply cannot find a place that will give you a better wedding dress shopping experience. I would recommend all brides to check out Country Bride and Gent. You may just find your fairytale dream dress like I did!
Friendly and Fashionable ServiceReviewed on 2/06/2014 Melissa R
I first came to Country Bride after a friend referred me to their shop. The selection of dresses was phenomenal and they had a VERY wide variety. As someone looking for something different than the norms (NOT strapless, sweetheart, ball gown, etc). I was nervous that I would... Read More find the perfect dress, but they had not only one dress of the style I had my eye on. (An illusion necklined lace fit and flare with a dramatic back) They had multiple so I was able to choose the dress that was absolutely perfect. They also worked with me and the designer to make the little tweaks I wanted. The train was only lace and I wanted it lined like the rest of the skirt. Once you begin alterations, you keep the same seamstress so she knows what you want and works with you to get there. They were all very friendly and by the time I was to my fittings, they knew me by name. Always willing to squeeze in an appointment !
Wonderful experience!Reviewed on 4/28/2013 Danielle N
Excellent service, great prices & selection. Tricia did a phenomenal job altering my gown so that it fit perfectly! Highly recommended!
I was saddened by my experience at the Country Bride and Gent. Upon entering and checking in I was introduced to my bridal consultant whose name escapes me. She did not ask one question about my wedding venue or ideas and began explaining the placement of the dresses prior to my... Read More party arriving back from the bathroom.When I was then asked what types of dresses I liked I had requested to see a variety of styles as it was my first dress shopping experience. My consultant pulled all very similar styles and cuts of dresses. My bridal party attempted to pull variations and the consultant was extremely rude to them. After trying on the first dress I requested to see an a-line dress with beading or crystals ( more sparkle).My consultant again brought in nothing of the kind. She instead attempted to try on several dresses while telling me how they just weren't going to work for me , or would not fit. After trying on her suggested dresses I stated again that I Would like to try on a-line with some bling. My mother pulled several dresses that fit my criteria that the consultant told her would not work and moved them to the back of a pile. At that point a member of my party came in to help me and put on a dress my mother picked that fit amazingly and was the cut and bling that I wanted, one the consultant had stated would not work. The consultant then proceeded to put veils and head bands in my hair carelessly and was pulling my hair out. It was overall and awful experience and I was disappointed that when the consultant thought I may be interested in buying she became nicer and begun asking questions about my venue etc... She was overall rude to my party and myself and it was an unfortunate first dress shopping experience. Perhaps another consultant would provide a better experience.
Great experienceReviewed on 9/08/2015 Chelsea K
Had a great time shopping at Country Bride & Gent. They had an excellent selection and prices seemed more reasonable than other places. My only issue with them was that they ordered the incorrect belt for my dress, and then made a stink about not letting us return it (even... Read More though it was their mistake). We ended up getting a refund, but it did ruin the experience just a bit!
Great StoreReviewed on 8/30/2014 Nicole S
I had a great experience. I worked with Regina who was so patient and helpful. She actually picked my dress before I even told her what I wanted and it was perfect. I was not interested in the corset back, and she was more than happy to research zipper options and satin buttons... Read More to add. The building may not look totally updated, but their selection of dresses was great! The woman that work here go above and beyond. I loved my veil so much, I wore it all night!
Hmmm...Reviewed on 5/18/2014 Joelle C
I will start off by saying that getting my wedding dress here (Bensalem) was a good experience. I walked in with my mom on a whim though it was close to time to get a dress. We browsed around for dresses and one of the consultants came and assisted with no appointment. She... Read More asked what we were looking for and pulled out three dresses for me to try that fit the description. The second dress I tried on was the dress! She was very helpful in providing advice and what we might need for alterations and such. After such a good experience I decided to go back with my bridesmaids to get their dresses there. I had set up an appointment and everything. When we all got there we had to look for someone to help us. When we did she stayed in the shadows and did not provide any guidance or assistance. I especially valued to input of someone as all the girls in my party were of different sizes and skin tones. We ended up leaving and getting their dresses at another dress shop in town. Also, when my dress arrived it was at the West Point branch. We made an appointment for a fitting. When we arrived it was packed and it was prom season. We waited for a couple of minutes (which I didn't mind) until someone came to assist us. When I got in the dress, the consultant made it very clear that we were inconveniencing her time by being brief and not being helpful. It was my mom who was noticing what may need altered while the consultant just stood in the background with her arms crossed and nodding. We decided to take care of the alterations ourselves elsewhere.
My DressReviewed on 5/08/2014 Maria S
Nice selection of dresses. I was happy i found the dress of my dreams. But i was not happy that my bustles broke at the start of the night.
Disappointing ExperienceReviewed on 10/21/2013 Kate D
I set up an appt nearly 2 months in advance for Wedding Dress Shopping here with my close female relatives, and was shocked how little attention we received. They barely welcomed us, did not ask many questions, and provided little feedback. It was pretty deflating. On top of... Read More that, there was very little seating and the place was pretty dingy looking. I was surprised to see this considering the reviews I skimmed on here. I just don't want another bride-to-be to go through what we did here.
Wonderful store!Reviewed on 10/11/2013 Ashley B
I absolutely love Country Bride & Gent! Their staff is the most helpful, and they were very accommodating with appointment times even though I have a very busy work schedule. And the gowns are beautiful!
Not too ShabbyReviewed on 7/29/2013 Samantha S
This boutique was far from my house and they didn't do a great job to accommodate that with me. The seamstress also made a mistake about 2 months out that made me give up ice cream and potato chips until after the wedding, but in the end, but dress was perfect.
HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT DRESS IF YOU ARE NOT SUREReviewed on 7/01/2013 Holly B
I actually bought my dress at the Country Bride in Bensalem, PA before it closed down and they consolidated into one store in Lansdale. I did not know this was happening when I purchased my dress 6 months before. However, the woman at Country Bride knew exactly what I was... Read More looking for when others said I would not be able to find it and would have to settle. There was no problems having the rest of my appointments in Lansdale other than that it was farther away and more inconvenient. The service in the Lansdale store is good and they have a lot of nice dresses for reasonable prices. My seamstress was Ann (I think). She is British and only works Mondays. She was the best. However, alterations were very expensive for little work (taking it in a little and shortening it was about $400). Overall I am satisfied and I do love my dress.
Great dress, great staffReviewed on 6/26/2013 Amy V
I have been to Country Bride probably 15 times as a bridesmaid and this time as a bride, I have gotten the same excellent service that I have gotten from all other times I've been there. The sales staff is amazing and the dress was delivered when promised and with plenty of... Read More time for alterations. I did love all the alterations. The staff was amazing at getting the idea of what I wanted and delivering on that. The only reason I gave the less than four stars was because of the bustle. Which is why the quality rating was poor. The woman that did my alterations, was great at the dress and giving me help with the bust...but the bustle...was a bust! She did eye hooks and for a dress that delicate (lace) and someone with as much movement as a bride, the hooks didnt stay. I had my dress re-bustled 4 times and at the end had to put a rubber band in it to hold it all together and up then drop the lace sheath over that mess. It was horrible, I tripped twice on fallen pieces of the bustle that came out and couldn't dance until the rubber band at the end of the reception. Not what I expected! I do plan on contacting them to let them know...but you should know...great dress.,,amazing alterations, great super easy to work with staff...bad bustle. If they're doing fish or eye hooks...ask for something else. No way. I wish I'd have done snaps or ties. I didn't know any better!
Small but perfect.Reviewed on 5/25/2013 Katie H
I love this store. Has everything you need from your gown to bridesmaids, flower girls, tuxes, even invitations (and will give you discounts when you order your gown and bridesmaids there!). My only complaint is that it is small and can get very crowded. Overall, loved my... Read More experience.
Good Sales, Professional Service, Gorgeous Gowns!Reviewed on 2/02/2013 Amy R
I was able to find a beautiful silk satin dress on sale for over 50% off. The ladies working in this shop are just fabulous--they treat you like a princess and are very professional. The tuxedo manager is also very professional and knows his stuff. He helped the guys look... Read More awesome in their tuxedos that matched the bridesmaids' dresses perfectly!
:/Reviewed on 12/07/2012 Jamie H
I was a bridesmaid in my friends wedding, our dresses came from the Country Bride. I ordered my dress in January, it came in about a month later. I was told to pick up the dress and call back about a month before the wedding for alterations. I called back as instructed one month... Read More before the wedding to set up an appointment for alterations and was told they were booked and couldn't help me and the woman on the phone was pretty ignorant like it was my fault for waiting to call. I ended getting stuck going to a dry cleaner for alterations, which turned out horrible. Thanks for nothing!
Wonderful experienceReviewed on 10/02/2012 amy T
Everything was on time and as promised at the country brides& gent. I highly recommend them or all our wedding attire! Bridal gown, bridesmaids and groomsmen all had a great experience!
Very AccomodatingReviewed on 8/23/2012 Lisa B
Country Bride was wonderful. The dress I wanted to order was only available in the Bensalem store, so they shipped it to the West Point store so I could try it on before ordering it. I live out of state, so getting to the shop for alterations was a little difficult, but Trisha... Read More worked with my schedule every time to accomodate my 2-hour drive. When working on the bustle, we weren't able to get exactly what I had envisioned on the first few tries. Trisha and the other ladies in the store continued coming up with different possibilities until we found exactly what I wanted.
wonderful (Bensalem location)Reviewed on 6/06/2012 Stephanie T
This was the third location that I visited for my wedding dress and compared to the other two places, it was a breathe of fresh air! Everyone was very welcoming and offered their opinion when necessary. But, when offering their opinion, they did it gently, as to not step on... Read More anyone's toes or hurt any feelings. I purchased my wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses, mother of the bride dress and even the grandmother of the bride dress at Country Bride (Bensalem location). We also complted all alterations at this location
Great dresses at great pricesReviewed on 5/08/2012 Leighann P
I wanted a really beautiful chiffon dress but was absolutely not willing to break the bank to do it and I found a lot of great dresses here with totally reasonable prices. I also got my bridesmaids dresses here which were gorgeous and all of the tuxes for the groomsmen. They... Read More have really great incentives to getting all of your wedding party's attire here. Just remember that this is not an extremely upscale bridal salon. Don't get me wrong, its very nice, but its a little more hands on when it comes to finding your dress.
My Dream DressReviewed on 1/09/2012 Maria B
I truely got my dream dress. I couldn't have found a more wonderful dress. The prices aren't too bad but it's worth it in the end.
beautiful selectionReviewed on 11/06/2011 Colleen A
I used country bride for my bridal gown as well as my bridesmaids dresses and flowergirl dress. i thought that i would receive some sort of discount but it ended up not applying so that upset me a little bit bc i would've had my girls look at dresses somewhere a little less... Read More expensive. i loved my dress even though it was over my pricepoint (which i didnt know before they had me try it on) but it was beautiful and absolutely perfect for the day! really the only major negative thing i have to say about country bride was the reminder card they sent out when my dress was in. they put the balance that i owed on the card, and it was a post card so anyone who saw my mail could see what i spent on my dress. that really annoyed me. other than that i had a pretty pleasant experience with them and would recommend them again.
PerfectReviewed on 10/13/2011 Darah N
Essentially flawless! I got my dress here and guys tuxedo's. The staff helped us with every detail!
Found my Dress!Reviewed on 10/05/2011 Kristen G
Customer service was outstanding! Found my dress after 8 dresses! Never put on another! Love my girls dresses and my mother's dress all were pick under 10 dresses! Colette was outstanding!
Very pleasedReviewed on 10/01/2011 STACIE G
My experience with the County Bride was a good one. The sales staff is very helpful and accommodating and their goal is to assist you in finding that perfect dress. I came in set on one dress and came out with something much better.


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Type: Improvement
Status: Open
Priority: Minor
Resolution: Unresolved
Affects Version/s: 1.8.2
Fix Version/s: 2.0.10
Component/s: Administration, Course
Affected Branches:MOODLE_18_STABLE
Fixed Branches:MOODLE_20_STABLE
I'd like to be able to reset courses in bulk (in particular deleting the students), for some course categories, at the end of the academic year, rather than delegate this responsibility to each member of the register staff who has a lot of courses to manage.
This global feature could be added to the Site Administration / Courses menu, just after "Backups".
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MDL-26936 Create a mass course reset administrative tool for resetting batches of courses
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MDL-4731 Course reset functionality.
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MDL-38501 Create a "Bulk course action" menu, allowing several operations (backup, delete, reset, change settings...)
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This new issue is more precise than bug
This is similar to Shamim's code, except that you are given the opportunity to choose which courses to reset.
I've used it successfully here, resetting on the order of 700 courses. However, I didn't select them all at the same time. It worked OK when I selected batches of 15 courses. I'm afraid the browser might time out if you select a lot of courses.
Elsewhere in Moodle, the backup routines use backup_flush() to send whitespace to the browser to keep it interested. That might be useful here, but I'm not sure where I could put it in reset_courses.php. If anyone has any suggestions I'd be grateful.
For permissions, I used a single check for moodle/site:doanything, rather than multiple checks for moodle/course:reset, which would be comparatively expensive.
I've also obtained "assignable roles" from the first non-site course (id = 2), because I believe roles can only be defined at site level. Feel free to disabuse me of this notion, though.
On top of Chris's code, I've added an ajax function using YUI to select courses instead of multiple select box, it will autocomplete the course name for you if it exists; it also output the course reset information while it's doing the work.
You need change the stylesheet name to your own in the diff file to actually use it.
I have made this php script to be able to clean a bunch
possibly all courses in one go. So far I have only use it in a development server. I've like more people taken a look at it, and sending me feedback.
I hope it can become useful for everybody who need it.
Delete_User_Contents.php. This script tries to reproduce the Reset function of moodle, but allowing the user to select a bunch of courses establishing a condition. I've be glad if another developers take a look at it and give me their opinions.


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Southern actress Archana Kavi, who is making her debut in Telugu films with "123", says once she finishes a project, she doesn't worry about its outcome and neither does she find language a barrier.
"I don't have expectations from a film because I sign a project only if I find the story and my character interesting. After having done that there is absolutely no need for me to worry about the outcome of the film, but to prepare for my role instead", Archana told IANS.
"As long as you understand the director and act accordingly, there's absolutely no reason to worry about the language. Each language has a style and I'm trying to understand it by watching films in that language," she added.
In contemporary love story "123" (1-life 2-loves and 3-hearts), director Madhura Sreedhar has cast the 22-year-old as a bubbly character. She is paired with Mahat Raghavendra and 'Colors' Swathi.
How are you preparing for your role?
"Slowly, I am growing into the skin of my character. Lately, I have been looking at myself as Priyanka because I play this very bubbly role that everyone wants to watch on the big screen," she added.
She started her cinematic journey with highly successful Malayalam film "Neelathaamara" and says that acting was not on her wish list.
"I come from a typical Malayali middle-class family and acting was never considered a profession by us. I was doing my internship with Malayalam channel, Indiavision, in Kerala and I used to review films. I was spotted by director Lal Jose on one of the shows and was offered the role in my first film," Archana told IANS.
Summing it up, Archana said that as an actress, one should be flexible and should not restrict oneself to a particular genre.
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