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Can Annuities Have Primary Beneficiaries and Contingent Beneficiaries?
Original post by Alexis Lawrence of Demand Media
Annuities are accounts funded throughout an owner's working life, or with one lump sum payment, that pay out to the annuity owners in regular payments. When an owner opens an annuity, he must declare a beneficiary to whom those payouts continue in the case of the death of the original payee. Some annuities require both primary beneficiaries and secondary, or contingent, beneficiaries.
Advantage of an Annuity
An annuity agreement provides a method of saving money for distribution at a later time in life, such as after retirement. Though the owner of an annuity makes contributions to the annuity that account for much of the annuity's total worth, annuities, like IRAs and 401(k)s, also earn interest. This interest grows tax-free in the account until the money is distributed to the owner of the annuity according to the payout schedule.
Annuity Payout
The prepared payout schedule for an annuity is based on the expected lifespan of one person. This person, known as the annuitant, may or may not be the owner of the annuity. An owner may also base the annuity on the life of his spouse or a child. The annuity pays out to the annuitant in accordance with the payout schedule until the annuity runs out or the annuitant dies.
Primary Beneficiary
Aside from the annuitant, or payee, to whom the funds in the annuity pay out on the prearranged schedule, an annuity generally requires a primary beneficiary. If the original annuitant dies before the payout schedule for the annuity completes, the distributions continue to payout to the primary beneficiary. These distributions to the primary beneficiary continue until the funds in the annuity run out or the end of the beneficiary's life.
Contingent Beneficiaries
Though it's not as common of an offering in an annuity, and not generally required even if the annuity does offer it, some annuities allow a secondary, or contingent, beneficiary along with the primary beneficiary. If the account has a contingent beneficiary, that person begins receiving payouts from the annuity upon the death of the primary beneficiary. Generally, the rules for the annuity payouts change by the time they reach a contingent beneficiary. The full amount of contributions still usually pay out, but the interest is forfeited to the company who controls the annuity.
- U.S. Security and Exchange Commission; Annuities; April 2011
- The American College: Introduction to Annuities
- IRS.gov: Annuity
About the Author
Alexis Lawrence is a freelance writer, filmmaker and photographer with extensive experience in digital video, book publishing and graphic design. An avid traveler, Lawrence has visited at least 10 cities on each inhabitable continent. She has attended several universities and holds a Bachelor of Science in English.


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I guess the choice was stay home and study for tomorrow's math exam or roam the streets randomly slashing tires. Good choice. It takes a village to raise feral dogs.
Tire-Slasher Hits 56 Cars in W. Philadelphia
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Tue Jan 8, 3:25 PM UTC
West Philadelphia residents along two blocks woke up Monday morning to find a total of 56 cars with their tires slashed, Philadelphia Police reported.
At least 48 vehicles on Hazel Avenue between 49th Street and 51st Street had tires slashed, and 8 vehicles on the 5300 block of Chancellor Street were also vandalized.
Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey announced a $5,000 reward for the arrest and conviction "of those responsible for this malicious act of violence, courtesy of the Mayor's Office," the department said in a news release. "We urge anyone with information about this criminal act to come forward and help us put an end to this senseless and hurtful crime."
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that the local Fraternal Order of Police are also contributing $5,000 to the reward for an arrest, bringing the total to $10,000.
Anyone with information can call 911 or Southwest Detectives at 215-686-3183, 3184.

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Written by Lainie Strouse
Life Unexpected is not only the name of Liz Tigelaar's new CW show about a teenage girl's quest to get to know her biological parents, but could also describe her path as a writer. After graduating from Ithaca College in New York, the first-time creator's career began with a bumpy start while applying for an internship on Dawson's Creek.
"When I was a freshman, I got beat up by this girl and we had to be separated, [so] I had to share a bed with this senior, Ilka," Tigelaar recalls. "I see her name as the hiring contact on Dawson's so I called her up and said, 'Hi, it's Liz Tigelaar. We slept together after Micky beat me up." She was like, 'Uh, that was not me.' It was so embarrassing."
Tigelaar got hired anyway and due to the show's success, she and her writing partner got an agent. After landing a job as a writer's assistant on American Dreams, she was put on staff, which led to stints on What about Brian?, Dirty Sexy Money, and Brothers and Sisters.
When I met her at her tucked away home in Santa Monica, I couldn't help but think that she is not unlike Lux, the teenage protagonist of the show, only 17 years later. The self-described "average girl" is fresh-faced with blonde hair, blue eyes, and green nail polish. As she recounted her journey from intern to executive producer, our only company was a statue of Ganesha, the Hindu patron of the arts and Remover of Obstacles. He seems to be working for her.
I wanted to ask you about the tone of the show. You made some counterintuitive choices with the lead characters. For example, Lux has been through so much, but she still appears and acts like a normal, bright teenager. She is not obviously bitter.
It's a combination of a lot of things. Just the casting process alone, we didn't know who this girl was going to be. I could picture some things about her, but when Britt Robertson walked in, it was like, "Oh my God. This is the girl." It was less about she has blonde hair and blue eyes even though I always pictured the character light just because her name means light. I pictured this little brightness in Portland, which is dark and rainy. Everyone gives us a hard time about two dark haired parents and blonde kid, but I pictured that she would stand out. We did talk about making her darker and edgier, but I wanted her to seem like an every-kid. What I really liked is that our costume designer decided to make her always layered. She has all these barriers. Whether she has a hat, scarf, three shirts, or boots that look too big for her, she is surrounding herself with these things to protect herself from the world.
What I like about Lux and what makes it fun to write and explore her, hopefully in upcoming seasons, is that there is so much we don't know about her. She says to Cate in an upcoming episode, "I'm more messed up than you realize." I like the idea that there is this girl who looks fine on the outside, and we haven't even begun to delve into what she has been through and how much she feels on the inside. In that way, the character becomes relatable to all of us. We look like anyone else on the outside, but you don't feel like anyone else on the inside. That was the idea.
With the success of Juno and all the attention during the presidential campaign about teen pregnancy, did you think the time was right for this show or is this story something you have wanted to do for a long time?
This was something that was developed before the strike, almost three and a half years ago. No one was really interested in it at the time, so I let it go. By 2007, Knocked Up had come out. I spoke with my agents and they said if you pitched this as Knocked Up 15 years later maybe that would get people interested. Then, in the course of doing it, Juno happened and then people made the comparisons. Juno was something that came later for me after the pilot was already written, and we were waiting to hear if we were going to get picked up or not. Then it was like this blessing that [the show] had any similarity to something that was this big hit. It makes it easier.
What's your process for breaking stories?
It's from the Greg Berlanti school. Josh Reims worked under him, and he taught me. I like to do it Monday through Friday per episode. Monday you talk really broadly and conceptually and thematically about the story you want to tell. The different characters are under this umbrella of a theme. On Life Unexpected, for example, we have Lux, Cate, and Baze. Those are the three characters we always tell stories from their points of view in each episode. For each of those characters we ask, what is the heart of their story? Then using that, [we find] the active beats to lay out. As the story beats come, you will know what you have to do to earn that climactic moment or realization.
Tuesday and Wednesday, you start breaking the beats by character. The writers will pitch through the story beats, and by Thursday, hopefully you are blending it into acts. Friday we go through the blend and see if they flow and how we can intercut these two scenes. "Oh, let's move that there," or "That should be in the third act" trying to navigate what happens in each act. Monday through Friday is ideal, but sometimes things get in the way.
As a writer, is there something that you have discovered on your own that you wish someone had told you?
It's like Survivor. Don't grab the map the first day. When they get dropped off on the island, there is always the person who grabs the map right away, and decides they are going to be the leader. They are always voted off first. When you are just starting out, you want to prove yourself so badly, and you want to show how valuable you are, as if it matters how many ideas you contribute. I think it's better to sit back and listen. Don't talk for the sake of talking, and when you are going to say something, make sure it is great and helpful and concise and has a point. Sit back and get the lay of the land and don't take the map. There is a hierarchy and you don't know if it is going to be one of those rooms that adheres to the hierarchy or doesn't.
On American Dreams, Jonathan Prince did not adhere to the hierarchy at all. If the P.A. had an idea, [he could] say it, which is great. But if the room has one, you have to adhere to it. I think that was something I wasn't particularly good at in the beginning because I was just so excited and wanted to say things, have ideas, and participate. Sometimes you have to bite your tongue and not say everything you feel. It is really important. You can be a dissenting opinion. You can challenge something and offer solutions, but it is really easy to say, "This story sucks" or "This doesn't make any sense." If you are going to say that, then you better have a fix. That type of stuff I have had to learn.
Can you give us some insight into your writer's room?
So much of the room is social and political. Not in a bad way. You can't just say, "I hate that idea." It is just like high school or being on the playground. People do the same things. People can be just chugging milk or being inappropriate. We have a pretty small writer's room. There is no hierarchy. Everyone is equal. I love things being challenged, but with solutions. I am in and out of the room. I tell them to come get me when they are stuck. I'll go in every hour or hour and a half and check in. It's very similar to What about Brian? with Josh [Reims], which was a fun room… That is definitely the type of room that I want. I want everyone to feel free to speak. The more you want to step up, the more it is appreciated, the more I will give you. Half of the staff I have worked with before, so I wanted everyone to be friends with me at the end of this. I want to have been a good boss. I don't want the writers to have to order dinner. Maybe I'll send some work home with them, but I really like to keep it normal business hours.
It's different being the boss because I'm used to being in the room. Being really close to everyone. When you walk in and you are the executive producer, you miss all the jokes… They are going out afterwards for drinks and you have to stay and watch a cut. Sometimes I can hear them getting crazy and having a great time. I have to close the door and say I hope you are getting this done. I don't like to be a taskmaster at the same time I like to set clear things that need to be done today. It's a fun and a productive room so I know something about the dynamic is working really well.
What is the best advice anyone ever gave you in terms of your career?
If you ask for notes, take the notes. Don't argue or be defensive about it. Hear their notes and don't argue about why what you did works. Hear what they are saying, try it, and learn from it. You can't learn if you always think you know more than everyone else. I use Winnie [Holzman] as an example. I was Winnie's assistant, and I never asked her to read my writing. I would have never have even thought to ask her to read it, but once I became a writer, Winnie would give me the nicest recommendations just on the basis of having worked hard for her.
Obviously, she knows that I can string some words together because I'm employed, but I think people appreciate when you are doing what you are doing and that you are not always about what you are trying to get. When you do that people tend to support you as you are trying to move up. I've gotten so many writing jobs from Winnie introducing me to someone or putting in a nice recommendation. It's not about demanding things.


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Police search for missing Elkhart man
Family members of the man became concerned when they found he had not been to him home in some time.
ELKHART — The Elkhart Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating a missing Elkhart man.
The family of 32-year-old Lance Michael Miller reported him missing on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Miller, described as a white man with brown hair and green eyes, is about 5-foot-10 and weighs about 290 pounds, according to a police news release.
His family told police Miller suffers from mental and emotional disorders and may not be taking his medications. Police and family members checked Miller's home and found signs that he had not been there for some time.
Detective Steve Mock said Miller was last seen on Jan. 30 at the Faith Mission, 801 Benham Ave.
Anyone with information about Miller's whereabouts is asked to call the Elkhart Police Department at 574-295-7070.


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Smartphone information leaks are becoming more prevalent than the actual PR that manufacturers pay someone to create. Today the infamous @evleaks posted some very official looking images of ZTE's upcoming second flagship, the Grand X Quad.
The images show a sleek looking Android phone that has a white battery cover. That is about as much information as one can gather from the photo other than what appears to be an 8MP camera.
The Grand X Quad is reportedly going to feature a 5-inch 720p gap-less display, 1.2GHz quad-core processor, dual-SIM support and a removable 2500mAh battery. While similar to its big brother, the Grand S, we assume that the Grand X will be sold at a cheaper price point, which should make it quite the popular phone.


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Women's Swim Team Edges LBCC On Last Relay
The South Coast Conference dual meet between the Pasadena City College women's swim team and host Long Beach came down to the final event. The 400-yard freestyle relay turned into a romp for the Lancers as they downed the Vikings, 132-122, Friday.
PCC (3-2 in SCC meets) used the squad of Julia Warden, Brianna Estrada, Courtney Jensen, and Mikela Velasquez to win by more than 10 seconds over the Vikings' foursome with a time of 4:01.92.
With the men's team victory, it is the first time in 12 seasons under PCC Head Coach Terry Stoddard that the Lancers swept a meet v. Long Beach.
Jensen, a freshman, soared to a win the 1,000-freestyle (12:00.24) and later took first in the 500-freestyle (5:52.03). Velasquez, another first-year swimmer who has emerged as the team's go-to sprints performer, captured three event wins--the 50-freestyle (25.74), 100-freestyle (56.59), and 100 individual medley (1:05.01).
Warden, also a frosh Lancer, won the 200-freestyle (2:01.74 personal best time), and in the closest race of the afternoon, came from behind to beat LBCC's Hollie Mickelson to the wall in capturing the 100-backstroke, 1:05.15 to 1:05.96. Warden was second in the 50-freestyle.
Other PCC swimmers coming through with strong races were Estrada, a sophomore, who took a pair of second places in the 50-butterfly and 100-butterfly; Cynthia Martinez, who took second in the 1,000-freestyle and third place in both the 500-freestyle and 100 IM; and newcomer Leighanna Marsch, who grabbed third places in the 50-breaststroke and 100-breaststroke.
Stoddard talked about how strategy played a part in the meet triumph.
"We saved for that last relay, thinking the meet would likely come down to that race," he said. "Sure enough, that's exactly what happened. There's been a fast-moving improvement from several swimmers and I like our progress. It was exciting also to win a close meet."
On April 1, the Lancers host a SCC double-dual meet with Chaffey and Rio Hondo, beginning at 12:30 p.m. PCC will later host the Pasadena Invitational on April 8-9. The SCC Championships take place April 21-23 at Cerritos College.
[Photo--Mikela Velasquez (white cap, left side) shows her strong start ability in a race during PCC's dual meet win at Long Beach City College, image by Richard Quinton.]
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It's Day 5 of our week of holiday makeovers. This week, we've got five local makeup artists who are sharing their favorite festive makeup looks and the must-have tools. I've worked with or experienced first-hand the talent of each one of these beauty gurus, and I'm thrilled with each of the final selections. Up next: a […]Read More


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Welcome to Cedar Ridge High School (CRHS), home of the Red Wolves. Fully accredited by AdvancED, the faculty and staff of Cedar Ridge High School believe in our efforts to maintain high standards of excellence for each and every student.
At CRHS, we strive to carry out the mission of our school: To create respectful, confident, and capable citizens who will continue to learn, serve, compete and contributeto an ever-changing global society. While we continue to educate students of varying abilities and backgrounds, we believe that all students can learn and reach high levels of achievement.


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This standard operating procedure (SOP) includes the following sections: Purpose, Procedure, Contacts, and Links.
To obtain approval, when necessary, from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for NIH-sponsored collections of information gathered from 10 or more persons, for reporting, record keeping, and disclosure requirements.
The Paperwork Reduction Act requires that an NIH institute get OMB approval to collect information from 10 or more persons, except when it has an exemption.
For clinical research conducted by NIH contractors, NIAID applies for a clinical exemption from OMB clearance—see chapter 1825, NIH Manual.
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Date: August 13, 2013
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When it comes to Keyword Optimization you have your Anchor Text, that being the actual text used in the link itself, then you have the Title Attributes. If you are talking images, then you have the Title Attribute as well as the Alternate Text AND Description, if you so choose.
So which is it then? Or is it both? Or neither? ….I've got a hat. ? …
It can get confusing at the best of times, but we are not talking serious link wheels and optimization processes here, this is the easy end of the SEO stick – or at least it's supposed to be!
We know the importance of Anchor text, and making sure that the words we use to link in and out are Keywords, and that makes sense – and it's quite simple too. So you go and write a post and then you highlight your keyword and click the 'link' button in WordPress to create that link.
Hang on a minute, now I have another option; Title. What the? OK so I just put my Keyword in there again then right?
To Understand what the Title Attribute actually is and why it is there, we need to first look at the images, and in so doing enter into the age old Image Title vs. Alt Title debate.
A Picture Paints a Thousand Words.
(But the Alt Text Field only reads the first 60 or so)
Image Title is supposed to provide information about what is in the actual photo, and in some browsers this title will appear when you hover your mouse over it, so it is always advisable to take this into account when you enter something in here. Keep in mind that it is still advisable to use your Keywords here, although not in the same way you used them in the Alternate Text Field.
Alt Text. is exactly that, and is 'supposed' to be designed as an 'alternative' to those who cannot view images in their browser, but it is also widely known to be the same text that the Search Engines crawl, because they certainly can't see pictures (yet). With this in mind it makes a lot of sense to get your Keywords in here, but do not just stuff them in.
So Back to the Text Side of Things.
The Title Tag on your link is the same as the Title Tag on an image in that in certain Browsers (Firefox being one of them) the text you put here will appear when you hover your mouse over it. Although it is still advisable to put your keywords in here, it is not something that will get much notice from the Search Engines. The Reasons for this are unknown, but the general theory holds that alt text isn't as "powerful" as link Anchor text because it isn't an element that is likely to be seen by users (unless they hover over an image or link) and therefore it can be more easily abused.
In general, search engines prefer to give more weight to elements that users can see.
That makes sense.
And in the tradition of all things logical, let's look at how we can better use the Alt and Title Tags to our advantage.
If the Search Engine is lending more weight, if not all of it to the Alternate Text Attributes in images and the actual Anchor Text in onpage links then it makes sense to make sure our Keywords are there at all times. But if the Title Tag is not really being looked at by the Search Engine, but it provides additional information to the reader then I am only thinking one thing right now.
Sales Copy!
If the PPC Kings can write catchy ads that get your attention in 7 words then imagine what is possible with the Title Text and the fact that it appears for a reader before they potentially click on a link. Use that field to write something that will turn that maybe click into a definite one. (Wish it worked on Adsense now LOL!)
Want More? Follow this link for a great post from Anne Smarty at Search Engine Journal on How to Use Link TITLE Attributes Correctly,
So there you have it, clear as mud really – but here it is in a nutshell…
- Anchor Text and Alternate Text Good for SEO
- Title Tags good for Sales and Click Through Rates, but not so good for SEO.
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Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thenayan Al-Saud, chairman of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), met with Indonesian Vice President Dr. Mohammed Jusuf Kala to discuss business development.
Recently SABIC opened an office in Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City. The expansion was part of the petrochemical company's plan to develop distribution hubs on the Asian continent. SABIC has 11 offices in 8 countries across the Asia-Pacific region and there are plans to expand further.


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Diverse Experience Equals Creative Construction Solutions
There's a lot to be said for finding your niche, especially if your niche defies easy categorization. At DACK Consulting Solutions, that niche is best defined as supporting the construction industry with quality analytical services. These services include estimating, value engineering, owner's representative, bid management, scheduling, LEED compliance, and M/WBE outreach and compliance. With an extensive client list that ranges from individuals to corporations to government agencies, and an extensive portfolio, DACK has an impressive reach across many aspects of the construction industry.
"The variety of our work has always been important to me," says CEO Aleksandra Chancy, "and is something I work hard to maintain. It energizes me and allows DACK to bring a special depth of experience to our projects. This is different than companies that specialize in one type of project or service. At DACK, it's important to think creatively and out of the box, to bring the experiences of other jobs to the projects at hand. As a result, we don't just work for our clients, we become critical partners to their team."
Chancy is also committed to teaching young professionals and future entrepreneurs. At Columbia University, her course in cost estimating is part of the core curriculum of the Master's in Construction Administration program. Further, she's an active instructor and mentor, helping women and minorities in business. "Teaching is another important part of my business. It's about staying current, exchanging ideas and principles, and giving people the training they need in today's marketplace."
Dedication. Accountability. Competence. Knowledge.
Founded in 1997, much of DACK's core business is in the New York metropolitan area. That said, DACK has always welcomed opportunities to work with clients in other parts of the country and even the world. "We're particularly excited about a $2 billion dollar project in France that will feature towers among the tallest in Central Europe. DACK provided cost estimating, scheduling and ancillary management services throughout the design phase."
Though construction is still a male-dominated field, Chancy says her woman-owned firm has faced very little resistance in the industry. "Once people began to see what my employees and I are capable of, gender became a non-issue. Instead, they focused on our dedication, accountability, competence and knowledge."
Those are more than just buzzwords for the seasoned professionals of DACK Consulting. In fact, Chancy is so committed to making those traits the cornerstones of her firm, she named the business after them. The initial letters of each of these four characteristics makes up the firm's name. "Whether we're working on the construction of a tunnel or water purification plant, or a hotel or office building, I want clients to rely on DACK for the quality of our services and our dedication to our work."
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Objective-C!!! What a verbose freakin language! I have been banging my head against Objective-C trying to learn if for 5 weeks now (only in my spare time). I can say that I am finally gaining ground, but when I first took a look at it I almost gave up. The good thing is that it is easy to see what is going on in the code ONCE you know the syntax. The bad thing is that it took a WHILE to feel some what comfortable.
So my advice for anyone starting out.
1) Work hard
2) Don't give up
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Applying Kwin Blur to Transparent Konsole/Yakuake WindowsOctober 1st, 2013 | Posted by in Howto's | KDE | Linux
If you use Konsole or Yakuake with transparency you might have noticed that Kwin's blur effect, that has been around for awhile and that blurs the background of various transparent elements in the UI (eg panels and plasma popups), does not apply to transparent Konsole or Yakuake windows. This has always irked me a tiny bit, but when I discovered that you can blur transparent terminal windows on OSX, that got me itchy enough to do the token research.
The story is a familiar one: it's not too hard just to GET WORKING, and patches to do it exist, however getting it to work in a sensible way is non-trivial, and so the patches are rejected and the feature itself is pending future structural changes. Basically, it's not going to happen on it's own anytime soon.
Fortunately, there are ways to get it working on your own – and they do not involve applying custom patches and rebuilding anything. Turns out there is a terminal command one can run to immediately apply blur on, for example, current active Konsole windows:
xprop -f _KDE_NET_WM_BLUR_BEHIND_REGION 32c -set _KDE_NET_WM_BLUR_BEHIND_REGION 0 -id `qdbus org.kde.konsole /konsole/MainWindow_1 winId`
And for a currently active Yakuake:
xprop -f _KDE_NET_WM_BLUR_BEHIND_REGION 32c -set _KDE_NET_WM_BLUR_BEHIND_REGION 0 -name Yakuake
Now to do this automatically so that your yakuake and konsole windows are ALWAYS blurred, you can simply add the following lines to your ~/.bashrc:
|Spoilered: Old, not so good code
Edit: commenters have posted improved versions of the code, thanks commenters! See improved version below:
konsolex=$(qdbus | grep konsole | cut -f 2 -d\ )
if [ -n konsolex ]; then
for konsole in $konsolex
xprop -f _KDE_NET_WM_BLUR_BEHIND_REGION 32c -set _KDE_NET_WM_BLUR_BEHIND_REGION 0 -id `qdbus $konsole /konsole/MainWindow_1 winId`;
if [ `qdbus | grep yakuake` ]; then
xprop -f _KDE_NET_WM_BLUR_BEHIND_REGION 32c -set _KDE_NET_WM_BLUR_BEHIND_REGION 0 -name Yakuake;
Of course, this often results in the command being run redundantly, but that doesn't appear to bring any tangible ill-effects. It all works well enough for a quick hackaround. And the results are delicious indeed.
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I've been on the look out for a stylish backpack for years. Ever since I saw this photo on The Sartorialist.
I mean I could try a thousand life times and I will never be as cool as that chick but after seeing this photo I thought I might just be able to pull off a backpack without looking like a tourist or someone who plays Warhammer, which is really the main concern right? The problem was I could never find one that I liked. I wanted a slim line backpack that could fit my laptop and a few essentials and didn't look like it was filled with Troll Dolls and Beanie Babies.
I then found the holy grail of backpacks. It's from a company called Cote&Ciel and this backpack is the stuff dreams are made of. It's slim, stylish, beautifully made and fits all the essentials that I constantly lug around in heavy leather shoulder bags. The criteria for the perfect non-dorky backpack is simple – it must be streamlined, free from obvious branding, fairly neutral in colour and non-gimicky. Here's my backpack short list.
(…but I actually bought mine on eBay)
…and then there's the Gucci Backpack
Would you ever consider using a backpack?
Or does the very thought of it give you nightmares of mouldy sandwiches and forgotten excursion notes?
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I totally would. My tip to rock a backpack, only on one shoulder and swagger 🙂 Rachel x
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So Judd Nelson right now. Hawt.
Or you can rock a 6 year old's backpack with pride:
(I had the dino one until I wore holes in it, now I have the robot one!)
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Oh my lord so cute! I've actually been eyeing off a few Marrimekko kids backpacks.. so cute. The dino is perfect for you!
ohhh the leather one is sexy as!
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I know! My only complaint is that the zips are brass – I'm a silver gal!
I used to get so much shit for wearing a backpack everywhere I went. I liked to loosen the straps to be the longest they could be and wear it hanging low. Even in bars, I would just walk around with it on my back. It was like a security blanket. And the only time I took it off was when I went out with work mates once and they whinged till I put it down. Of course I then left it by accident in the bar, just like I told them I would.
I'm not a handbag kinda person. It just takes way too much effort to constantly make sure I'm holding onto something or positioning it just right on my shoulder. I still carry a backpack as my bag for airplane travel, but mostly I just stick my phone in one jean pocket, and my card in the other.
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Ah the low hanging back pack… totally Courtney Love. I LOVE my backpack for airport travel. So handy with all the other crap you have to carry around and suitcases. I can't believe I waited so long to get one.
P.S. if I were to buy a new backpack now, it would most likely resemble this: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/272749321156394373/
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Fucking rad.
Isn't it amazing? Kate Lanphear is definitely one of my style icons and I can see her rocking it.
I bought a beautiful black leather backpack from ASOS before my trip to NYC. I use it every single time I'm in Melbourne though 😉
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I've been considering getting a leather one… I'm quite addicted now I thing! And Melbourne is totally the New York of Australia. Everyone knows that.
Like You, having been to both, You're absolutely right. That's why I blushed every time a Melbourne real estate agent wouldn't believe I grew up in Sydney. Total compliment. Contrary to what I was told when I was young, Melbourne>>>>>Sydney. Especially when it comes to "all black errrything" chic.
I've always had backpacks (I'm old and I can't let the 90s go . . ) I simply cannot be arsed with handbags.
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Ha nice one! Backpacks ARE very 90s aren't they?
I use a backpack pretty much daily – I have a small brown leather one that I take to and from work everyday – I don't think it's toooo daggy! I've had shoulder problems for years and after spending a lot of money on the physio it seemed ridiculous to be lugging around a heavy handbag which did more harm than good!
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My neck just gets ripped up carry a laptop around town in a shoulder bag. This baby has changed my life.
I use a backpack regularly, but it's not really a fashionable item (the day pack off my backpacking bag), but when you carry gym gear around and have to take the bus to work, it just makes more sense than having three bags of stuff.
Thanks for the recommendations! I am hopefully back at uni next year lugging a laptop around so will be needing a backpack.
I recently bought a beautiful tan leather rucksack from ASOS and I have to admit to being slightly obsessed with them now.. I can't quite bring myself to wear it like a fourth grader though, and still sling it over one shoulder like one of the "cool kids"….lol.
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