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Hikers that experience ankle, heel or foot pain will be excited to learn this hot hiking tip: a holistic "Green" product has been formulated to address the maladies of their tired doggies. After a recent bushwhacking hike through some of Arizona's toughest back country, this trekker experienced a re-occurrence of heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. After returning home, Topricin Foot Therapy Cream was applied to both heels in the fashion recommended by the product's makers. (See below.)
The pain relief and healing cream was selected by Healthy Holistic Living as a Top Green Product of 2012. The chemical-free Topricin Foot Therapy Cream provided pain relief within five minutes of application by this writer. Topical BioMedics, Inc., maker of the green product claims that the foot cream is perfect for sports injuries including:
- plantar fasciitis,
- Achilles tendonitis,
- leg cramps and
- shin splints.
Safe for diabetics, the homeopathic foot therapy cream is also used to treat gouty arthritis, heel pain, heel spurs, peripheral neuropathic pain and neuroma.
Heels were probed by hiker's fingers to find the location of the pain. The non-greasy cream was amply applied to the sore areas of the "barking dogs" and then massaged into the skin. At the first treatment, pain relief was evident within five minutes. The cream was reapplied before bedtime.
"Topricin offers an innovative approach to relieving pain through enhanced healing. Its natural medicines help balance the body's healing process, assisting the body to drain toxins and fluid build-up from the affected pain area(s) and restoring oxygen-rich blood flow, thus supporting optimum healing," reports Topical BioMedics, Inc. located in Rhinebeck, NY.
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Since this experience, the hiker added the cream to the first-aid kit that she carries in her backpack. She plans to try out the product on her next airplane trip to test the claim that Topricin Foot Therapy Cream eliminates airline travelers' swollen ankles. Stay tuned for that upcoming review in April.
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Sorry, but the assertion "if they could choose not to be gay, they would" doesn't hold water. Many people consciously choose to be reviled and oppressed. People choose to be vegetarian. People choose to be promiscuous. People choose to be prostitutes. Things like "I'm topping myself because I'm homosexual" are excuses, rather than reasons.
OK, let me re-phrase. They kill themselves, according to their minds, because they're homosexual and their parents, peers, society, and/or mythological denomination won't accept them for it.
If you're so tired of being homosexual, why not just choose to be straight? They've got nothing to lose, sans perhaps a boyfriend. Unlike quitting prostitution, which leads to monetary loss, or rebelling against oppressors, which might lead to reprecussions from the oppressing party, "switching sides" to heterosexuality would be completely harmless.
My point stands.
Oh, and isn't it possible for mentally sane people to kill themselves?
And people, homosexual or not, largely commit suicide because they're depressed.
I was referring to the
they were depressed.
Are you sure that those examples aren't due to an utter lack of personal discipline and self-control?
The problem is that people on EACH SIDE of this argument are guilty of trying to push their respective political agendas on society, and therefore BOTH SIDES are wrong.
I beg to differ. Fighting for equality can be right even though it's done by "pushing agendas on society". In fact, I believe it's the only way to fight for equality.
The gays are trying to justify their lifestyle by trying to convince everyone that it is a normal and respectable practice. Realistically speaking, that is never going to happen because the subject matter is too repugnant to too many people.
I know. Like the idea idea that N****s are are equal to us superior whites, the Earth revolves around the Sun and is therefore not the centre of our God-created universe, or that, God forbid, we descended from the amoeba growing on your bathroom wall[/sarcasm].
Without some form of compromise (which, BTW the US was supposed to be founded on, not bouncing back and forth from one extreme to the next every time there is an election), this issue will NEVER be resolved.
Was the segregation question solved by compromise? As far as I know, the racists had to give up 100%, and the Apartheid regime was completely eradicated. Likewise with slavery, which was completely abolished.
Compromises and civil rights don't go well together.
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I want to change network interface on my home server, from a wirebased (eth0) to a wireless (wlan0) using a USB-wlan card. I've installed the RT73-drivers using http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=400236 and it seems to be working.
My problem is that wlan0 only works when the wire for eth0 is connected. As soon as I disconnect the wire, the wireless interface goes down.
I'm guessing that it has something to do with my /etc/network/interfaces so here it is:
# The loopback network interface
auto lo
iface lo inet loopback
# The primary network interface
auto eth0
iface eth0 inet static
address 192.168.1.19
netmask 255.255.255.0
network 192.168.1.0
broadcast 192.168.1.255
gateway 192.168.1.1
# dns-* options are implemented by the resolvconf package, if installed
dns-nameservers 192.168.1.1
dns-search workgroup
auto wlan0
iface wlan0 inet static
address 192.168.1.20
netmask 255.255.255.0
network 192.168.1.0
broadcast 192.168.1.255
gateway 192.168.1.1
dns-nameservers 192.168.1.1
dns-search workgroup
pre-up ifconfig wlan0 up
pre-up iwpriv wlan0 set AuthMode=WPAPSK
pre-up iwpriv wlan0 set EncrypType=TKIP
pre-up iwpriv wlan0 set WPAPSK=MY_PASSWORD
pre-up iwpriv wlan0 set SSID=MY_SSID
pre-up iwpriv wlan0 set NetworkType=Managed
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First of all the positive aspect of the anime:
Throughout the whole episodes the comedy is really great, which kept me watching Clannad till the end.
Especially when the Character Sunohara has his moments, I could not stop laughing(it almost hurt).
So, if I could rate the anime only based on its comedy, I would give it 20 of 5^^.
Comedy may be one theme of the show but the main focus is on Drama/Romance(also a little Mystical stuff).
As for the Drama part, in short: its pace is way too slow for me(probably personal preference or imagination)
In the one hand you could say the some characters are introduced properly(slowly), on the other hand you could have introduced them bit faster and so the plot would be more fluent in my opinion.
The pace, especially the introduction of the Fuko arc, was one of the main reasons why stopped watching Clannad at some point(but the comedy aspect saved it).
Continuning was one of the better decisions, as the tragic moments were finally building up and creating at least a little bit of interest in watching.
My other reason for stopping was the romance aspect.
Actucally, I do not dislike romanace in anime, but here, especially in the first half, it was more like dating sim.
In fact, I did not quite understand why they all fell in love with the MC, at all.
Maybe not all people share the same opinions about the Romance and Drama in Clannad,
but to please all: Even if the Romance does not get better, the drama does(at least in the latter half and maybe the Comedy brings you to continue watching.
You won't make a bad decision to watch it to the end, because in Clannad After Story true epicness will unfold.
Not only due to the fact that it is not like a dating sim anymore, but also because it really lets you feel what an emotional rollercoaster is.
However, that will be part of another review
so if you people want romance and dont mind it being a little dated...well this 1 is probably the best i have seen. it has 2 seasons and it deals into some really screwed up stuff for the main characters.
I Guess I say something too, Out of the 900 animes and over 1k manga's I've gone through I can tell you only 3 Ever made me cry; Clannad, Love Hina the Manga, and One piece the Manga. DO not hesitate go experience them and find out for yourself whether its 10/10. I'll say nothing more.
Bear with me, this is gonna be a long one....a really long one.
I have cycled through many and many anime; gave most if not all a chance; all in search for a perfect story that would satisfy me. Obviously, perfection is never easy and rarely ever occurs (if ever); the definition of perfection itself depends on your point of view, whether it is the maximum possible or the unreachable infinite; either way, for me, a perfect story would be one that can attain a perfect balance between all the known literature elements: Characters, Setting, Background, etc...
As for the stories within anime; each and every anime has its own strong points which keeps it popular, such as Bleach with its Setting and plot; One Piece with its relation between the ultimate plot and its characters; Naruto and its character development and character background; etc... Although each of these have its strong points, they also have their weak point, and this sensitive subject is highly debatable; a personal criticism would be Bleach's lack of character development, etc.
CLANNAD on the other hand, was one of the first and only anime that I have found up to this date to maintain a perfect equilibrium throughout the show. Unlike most anime, this type of slice-of-life anime did not feel rushed and its plot did not feel forced at all. The anime went perfectly at its own pace introducing each and every character as it saw fit, each with their own background and development that would show itself all in due time. Personally, I was mainly amazed at how perfectly they maintained each character's story and how none of their stories clashed with each other due to originally occurring at the "same" time.
One other thing that I was truly amazed at was how by the end of the series you would truly realize the greatness of the setting in which these stories all occurred in and supported each other; the city. It was also truly and ultimately great to see how the main character, Tomoya, the one character to experience each and every character's story, truly developed and changed throughout the series and let go of his negative outlook towards the city and society in general and finally decided to move on with his life in order to seek happiness for himself and the one he loves. Since, in the end, the show is truly about him and how each and every character affected and chipped away at the barrier stopping him from accepting the city (or society) for what it is and living his life fulfilled. Finally, I must add that with every masterpiece of a story must come a truly great set of music to immerse one into the story; the music in Clannad is truly great and brought directly from the visual novel, mirroring its time of usage, especially in all its great moments.
So, all in all, as my title says, I truly believe this series to be unreachable and a true masterpiece; an anime for anyone truly looking for a beautiful experience and is tired of the usual mindless romance comedies of a main character loved by several girls who fall in love with him for little or no reason at all. But enough of that, let me end this very long review by saying that I definitely recommend this anime to anyone and everyone who would truly appreciate a Great Story.
This anime is the most beautifull anime in the world. The first season is full of humor, but also many tear jerking scenes. The protagonist Tomoya a laid back guy who doesn't care about school, but you'll discover his good sides also. The art is very beautifull. You'll easily welcome the characters and also empathize with them. The music for Clannad also is very beautifull. The second season is a real tear jerker. No anime or movie had ever made me cry so much. I've watched clannad twice and still i cry just as much as the first time. This seriosly is my Number 1 Favorite anime. It may be slow at first, but still it is very interesting. Once you are inside this anime you'll find out how good it is. The humor is very good, but even though it's comedy it also has many beautifull scenes.
This anime is recommended for 13+ because of there are many thing small children can't understand, but for everyone 13+ this is a very recommended anime.
You'll not regret watching Clannad.
Honestly, Clannad and Clannad 2 are the most beautiful animes. IN HISTORY.
The first one was so much humor, I love this anime so much.
The second season was a real tear jerker. Even more beautiful and emotional than the first season.
Wish it kept on going.
OH! The OVA is my favorite though, my favorite couple (: if only it ended the way I wanted it to hahaa
100000000000000000000% RECCOMENDATION TO AGES 1 AND BELOW. lol jk .
For all !
At first I was indirectly recommended this anime by a pal. I decided to take her up on this anime thinking it'd be another Peach Girl kind of deal which i don't particularly care for. I am so very glad to say i was dead wrong. This show is beautiful in every sense of the word. Honestly the art is beautifully, the characters are easily welcomed and eased in. The protagonist Tomoya a very mundane, laid-back, intelligent guy that always seemed shy of receiving the credit of intelligence he truly held. He is the spitting image of Kyon seen in The Melancholy Oh Haruhi Suzumiya (another great anime). They're both sarcastic and witty but laid back and often spacing out in their own self-thought.
The show seems to pick up slowly but you soon find out it's far from boring. The humor and fabulous storyline keep you aloft through it the whole way. Particularly the Fu story arc was what really got me into it. Cute, funny, and downright silly, she was an irreplaceable character. Which is why they continue to toss her in every now and then, even in Clannad: The Aftertory. This is for anyone looking for an anime with deep humanistic and heartwarming stories.
This show is enough to make even some tuned to watching even the most horrific media (which I as a horror film enthusiast do so often) cry and really, really wish there was more anime as powerful as this.
I highly, highly recommend this anime. You won't be disappointed
This anime truly touched my heart, its a emotional anime and i say viewers should see it.
not even to the 11 episode and i cried ( Fuko Arc ) this is how touching it was.!!!
Please View this and vote.
There is only one other anime I've watched that has made me cry and that is naruto when Jirya dies, me and my wife cried for like 10 mins. But after watching like 15 episodes on this anime I've cried like 3 times. Fuko arc had me balling and the last one about the teddy bear and tears rolling down my face too. This is the biggest tear jerking anime I've ever seen. It would probably make anyone cry no matter how tough you think you are.
If you have read any of my other reviews you will find i do not give out many 5 stars. However Clannad is most certenly deserving of it. I had previously thought that I was immune to the effects of the genaric tear gerker romance anime. Having 5 sisters i can say i have seen every type of romatic chick flick out there and I can say I have never shed a tear for anything other then my dog getting ran over when I was 5. This show broke down my deffences and brought me to my knees. I weeeped like a little baby and I am not ashamed to say it. It was simply that sad. Even though it sits at the pinicle of my romace latter it is not without its faults. I found the first season to be rather boring aside from a few parts that almost had me reaching for a hankerchif. most of the episodes didn't flow or lead into the next episode, not to mention the two main leads relationship moved at a sluggish pace. At first i might say to skip the first season and just watch the second because you wont loose to much of the plot and save yourself a lot of nonsense so you can get onto the good stuff. However this would be a mistake as it is essential for you to get to know the characters because they are really well done, and you will find that you love each and every one of them. To get the full experience you need to watch it from start to finish. You will not be disappointed. It is a must watch, the characters are interesting as well as the plot when its all said and done. It is not easy to predict like most romances. If you do see whats coming it will make it all the more sad as you wont be surprised. I cried more the second time around then the first because i knew what was going to happen and would be breaking down before the sad parts even came. I am an anime critic so take it from me when i say it is a must watch. If you have a dry eye when its all said and done then you must be a robot and have no need to watch anime.
Just wanted to share how much I adore Clannad, a truly magical show, full of heart-rending moments which arouses sympathy for most if not all the characters of this great show. Clannad, starts as a stable atmosphere where the characters are getting more intimate with everyone and many stories unfold. The tales and events of the story unfold to convey as many emotions as possible. With the conclusion of Clannad in Clannad After Story, the story escalates to enormous emotional distress….. but the end justify the means! (:
A great show to watch, very moving, complicated at times, but definitely worth your time!!


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College Hockey:RIT Shakes Off Rust in Win
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — RIT tried to work off some of the summer rust, using Canadian school St. Clair as a warmup in a season-opening exhibition. The Tigers showed some rust, and some strong play, as they defeated St. Clair 6-3 to start the season off on a winning note.
One of the reasons NCAA coaches schedule early-season exhibitions against Canadian teams is to allow their team to get their game legs in a game that doesn't truly count.
"We were looking for the most competitive Canadian team, so we can get that game under our belt," said Wilson. "I saw some things that we can improve on, toughness and making plays, that we will need to get better at."
It took RIT a little while to get going. The Tigers struggled on their breakout passes during the first few minutes of the opening period, resulting in four straight icing calls in the first two minutes. RIT warmed to the task about four minutes into the game and got going with three unanswered goals.
At 4:32, freshman Darren Doherty scored his first collegiate goal to get RIT on the board. Captain Sam Hill sent a quick pass from the corner to Doherty cutting across the slot. Doherty had his stick on the ice and was able to re-direct the lateral pass under St. Clair netminder Grant Cousineau for the goal.
Less than a minute later, senior Mike Bournazakis tallied on a give-and-go from the blue line to give RIT the 2-0 lead. And with that, RIT had shaken off the rust from the summer and had settled into game form.
By the third period, some of the rust had returned to RIT's play, and the Saints took advantage of it.
St. Clair used a 5-on-3 power play to put pressure on RIT to begin the third period. The territorial advantage finally paid off 4:10 into the period when Adam Russell snuck a shot from the point in between the pads of freshman Tiger goaltender George Eliopoulos.
George had a strong training camp," said Wilson. "Changing goaltenders in the middle of the game was premeditated. I wanted to see him in a game."
The parade of players to the penalty box continued, and both teams took advantage to score power-play goals.
The Saints continued to pour on the pressure, as RIT struggled to mount any sustained offensive pressure of its own. St. Clair tallied a power-play goal midway through the third period to cut the deficit in half.
RIT answered three minutes later with its own power-play goal to rebuild the lead to 5-3.
Only one goal was scored in the second period, again by RIT to build its lead to 4-0. The period became more and more chippy as it progressed, ending in a scrum as the buzzer sounded that resulted in seven penalties spread amongst the two teams. A total of 16 penalties were called by referee Peter Feola during the second period, mostly roughing and other physical penalties as the players took the body more than the puck.
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Garnish the top with strawberries to hint at the fresh-tasting flavor of this pretty pink cake before you cut it—or let it be a surprise! —Pam Anderson, Billings, Montana
- 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
- 1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup mashed unsweetened strawberries
- Whipped cream or frosting of your choice
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine dry cake mix, gelatin powder, water and oil. Beat on low speed 1 minute or until moistened; beat on medium 4 minutes.
- In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold egg whites and mashed strawberries into cake batter.
- Pour into three greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- Spread whipped cream or frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. If frosted with whipped cream, store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.
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"Easy to make and a family favorite"
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"One word DELICIOUS !!!"
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"I have an old family recipe. It is from scratch and differs significantly from this one, I like my recipe better."
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"I just made this cake. It rose but when I took it out of the oven, it fell. Then I dumped it in the garbage. I won't be making it again!"
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College Hockey:Lucky Goal Gives Colgate Win Over Clarkson
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Tyler Burton and No. 17 Colgate (12-6-5, 8-2-1) affirmed the age old saying, "Good things happen when you put the puck on goal," as they edged Clarkson (12-9-2, 5-5-1) 4-2 at Starr Rink on Friday night.
All Tyler could do was shrug his shoulders as he gave his teammates glove-pounds after notching his 11th goal of the season and giving the Raiders the game-winning goal. The sophomore took a pass from John Smyth behind the net and through a pass in front. Unfortunately for the Golden Knights, the puck ricocheted off Clarkson defenseman Tyrell Mason's stick blade and into the net.
"It's hockey," Clarkson head coach George Roll reluctantly admitted after the game.
After an uneventful first period, the second brought some more action. Clarkson cracked the scoreless battle 57 seconds in on a transition goal by Mike Sullivan. Golden Knight defender Michael Grenzy broke up a Colgate two-on-one rush and head manned to winger David Cayer. Cayer crossed for Sullivan, who wristed a low shot on goal. Raider netminder Mark Dekanich made the initial save, but the puck bounced off him and straight up and down in the air, landing perfectly for Sullivan to knock home his own rebound for his 11th of the season and second point in two games after snapping a scoreless stretch of 151 minutes of hockey.
Colgate responded 42 seconds later to tie the game at one. Marc Fulton found Kyle Wilson streaking down the middle at center ice. Wilson preceded to split the Clarkson defensemen and roof the puck over David Leggio's blocker as he went down to cover the lower half of the net.
Though Colgate drew a quick power play after scoring the tying goal, Clarkson's Nick Dodge took advantage of a shorthanded opportunity for the fourth time this year to give the Golden Knights back the lead. Colgate's Mike Campaner had trouble holding the blueline in the offensive zone and stumbled while trying to gain control of the puck, which was more than enough for Dodge to swoop in and take off to create a breakaway opportunity. Dodge put a low shot on Dekanich's leg pads and then stuffed in the rebound for his 12th of the season.
With six minutes left in the period, the Raiders managed to tie the score again. After almost giving up another shorthanded goal, the Raiders settled down and worked the puck down low in the offensive territory. Just as their power play expired, freshman Peter Bogdanich skated with the puck behind the Clarkson goal and wrapped around a backhand pass to an open Fulton on the opposite side. Fulton snapped home his eighth this season and his second point of the game.
At the end of the second, Colgate head coach Don Vaughan focused on telling his team to limit their mistakes. "These were two relatively young teams," Vaughan said after the game, and he added that nerves would be an important factor going into the final period.
The third period belonged to Colgate's Dekanich.
"They played desperate hockey," said Vaughan of the Golden Knights' performance in the third when trailing.
"When down a goal, a team'll come at you hard," added Dekanich.
Clarkson roared back from Burton's fluke goal to outshoot the Raiders 23-5.
"Honestly, I like it better to see a lot of shots," Dekanich responded after the game. "It keeps me in the game. The defense cleared guys out from in front so I could see all the shots."
"Mark really stepped up his game tonight," commented Vaughan about his young goalkeeper. "We knew we had a really good goalie last year, but he was playing behind another good goalie in Silver [John Silverthorn]."
Roll said, "Dekanich got in the way of the shots, that's all that matters."
Dekanich showed excellent poise as he held the Raiders down the stretch. Eventually Ryan Smyth sealed the deal as he slid his fourth goal of the season into the empty net. Colgate accumulated its second win in a row and snapped a four-game winless streak against Clarkson, while Clarkson extended its losing streak to three games after sustaining its first weekend sweep against Union (5-0) and Rensselaer (4-3).
"I can't get upset at the effort," remarked Roll after making his post-game speech to his team. "The bounces will start going in if we keep playing like that… I mean, the shots looked like they'd go in from where I was standing. I wouldn't want to play us when we play with that sort of effort that we had tonight."
Though Leggio said that he tried not to let the Burton goal get him down, his aggravation peaked as he got off the ice and broke his stick as he entered the locker room.
"I wanted a lucky bounce our way in the third…we've got a really frustrated team," the goaltender said. "I mean, one goal went off my stick, one went off my head, and then at the other end the guy made the big saves."
Leggio finished with 23 saves for the evening.
Colgate takes on No. 10 St. Lawrence Saturday night at 7:00 PM to battle it out for first place in the ECAC.
"We're banged up," concluded Vaughan, which he thought affected the team's lack of face-off wins and tiring out in the third period, something he hopes will not happen against the Saints.
Clarkson looks to end their winless streak tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. in Ithaca against the Cornell Big Red.
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None on infinity this year – I was disappointed which is a bit perverse as I didn't really like the chocolate! My husband usually ate both. It's just another cut back – have seen a few in the time I have been cruising – remember the midnight buffets!!
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August 23rd, 2014 @ 2:41 pm
I just took my extras home! A great reminder of the "papmering" one gets from your room steward on a cruise
jean walsh
August 23rd, 2014 @ 2:43 pm
none on marco polo and no food after dinner except appalling snacks around the bars if you were diabetic it was a long time between first dinner and breakfast in the morning
Vicki Lakamp
August 23rd, 2014 @ 2:51 pm
Sailed aboard Celebrity Solistice in mid-July and found chocolates on the pillow 1 out of 7 nights. :(
Very happy with the cruise otherwise.
Gun Berg
August 23rd, 2014 @ 2:58 pm
So yesterday :-)
August 23rd, 2014 @ 3:02 pm
If so much truly goes to waste I can understand the cutbacks…it's a nice touch, but, really, it's not a big reason why we cruise! I think a sensible solution is for the cabin steward to ask at embarkation, then the chocolate is only given to those who want it.
Betty Gilmore
August 23rd, 2014 @ 3:08 pm
I have no experience with Celebrity, but Holland and Princess still leave chocolates. It was even noted in the cabin description on the tour we are taking in Oct. I try to avoid Chocolate at home so it is a double treat as part of my vacation. I used to bring them home to the kids but they grew up and so I can eat them myself without a guilty feeling at all.
August 23rd, 2014 @ 3:27 pm
We just returned from a 2 week cruise on Holland America and there were chocolates on our pillow every night!
August 23rd, 2014 @ 5:49 pm
Just returned on Sunday off of the Allure of the Seas, and they also stopped the chocolates. I looked forward to them, as I would also save them for after lunch, when I really enjoyed eating the chocolate. It was a nice little touch that cruise ships offered. As the price of a cruise keeps rising, it would be nice if they still did something like that. Little things do mean a lot. I miss that.
August 23rd, 2014 @ 6:04 pm
I was recently on Ryndam Holland America and had a chocolate every night
cheryl corwin
August 23rd, 2014 @ 6:10 pm
Carnival still gives them nightly, although the quality of the chocolate has gone down. I save them and bring them home and its always nice to find a souvenir in my purse.
August 23rd, 2014 @ 10:16 pm
We got the chocs every night on Carnival Spirit but on P&O Pacific Pearl just the one night out of 4 nights, suppose it is another cost cutting factor.
August 25th, 2014 @ 12:31 pm
Got chocs every night of a 12 day Med cruise on Celebrity Equinox in May. My wife loved them and supplemented them with complimentary ones from Bistro on Five.
Jim Baker
August 25th, 2014 @ 2:12 pm
Sometimes it is the extra little perks, like the chocs on the pillow at bedtime, that make my day on a cruise. I also don't like to see things on the main dining room menu that you have to pay extra for. I would rather go to a specialty dining room and maintain the MDR tradition of quality and inclusiveness in the price of the cruise.
December 27th, 2014 @ 12:38 pm
I sailed on HA Westerdam, they had chocolates every nite. I brought some home to eat later. Being as how, I'm the suspicious type, is there something added to the chocolate to help you sleep while cruising? After eating my candy treat, I seemed to become drowsy. Does chocolate contain a sleep
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According to an April 5 article in ABC News; Atlanta Archbishop Wilton Gregory has agreed to move out of the home he moved into only 3 months earlier. The home, a $2.2 million dollar mansion, is in affluent Atlanta community of Buckhead County,
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Gregory's actions came at a time when Pope Francis is living and advocating austerity and fiscal responsibility to the church and world. Gregory is not the only church leader whose home or wealth and lifestyle have drawn attention.
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Comprehensible Input / Extensive Reading resources for Latin
"We don't acquire language by studying grammar, memorizing lists of vocabulary words, or saying things and getting corrected. We acquire language, or gradually absorb it, when we understand what people tell us and when we understand what we read. Our ability to speak comes gradually, after we hear and read a lot."
-- Stephen Krashen
"We are not normal; Latin is not different"
--Bob Patrick, from a recent talk delivered to Latin teachers (see link below)
"Isn't it marvelous that the most important things in creation, like:
- the growing of a seed into a flower
- the transformation of an embryo into a baby
- the arrangement of neurological activity into the sacred thing that we call speech
all happen out of sight, in places where man's hand/mind cannot reach, where they can occur naturally, where they can't be sabotaged?"
--Ben Slavic
The biggest obstacle to developing true reading proficiency in Latin (in this educator's opinion) is a lack of resources by means of which beginning Latin students can (1) read large quantities of comprehensible Latin, and (2) read for content, rather than simply for practice in particular constructions and/or vocabulary (although this is an important by-product).
Latin is a language, and reading is a form of communication. We Latin teachers cannot afford to ignore the research of recent decades on how people acquire language, that is first by hearing and then reading large amounts of language that is at or just above their comprehension level. This requires a classroom environment that is interesting and safe to students.
The term "comprehensible input" (CI) was coined by linguist and educator Stephen Krashen. In recent years, strategies of making language instruction more comprehensible even to absolute beginning students have been developed by Blaine Ray and others under the general heading of TPRS (Teaching Proficiency in Reading through Storytelling).
Unfortunately, the Latin language is rarely presented to beginners in simple, comprehensible and interesting ways. This is a problem in modern language classrooms as well, but the pedagogical tradition of Latin is particularly resistant to these innovations.
Even the Latin resources that are advertised as "easy" or "for beginners" are often only truly comprehensible to students who are in their second or third year of Latin.
On this page, I am compiling resources which will hopefully be of help to those who want to take advantage of current research on language acquisition, but have not previously had access to materials which support such an approach.
German teacher Robert Harrell and others on the Ben Slavic Professional Learning Community (benslavic.com), have produced a document describing TCI (Teaching with Comprehensible Input), addressing common questions and concerns that teachers, parents, and school administrators have about this methodology. Feel free to download and share it as needed.
The Research as it applies to Latin
Bob Patrick recently gave a presentation entitled "Latin is Not Different" in which he argues for teaching Latin communicatively, outlining the research of Krashen. He has also addressed a few of the major challenges facing Latin teachers who want to incorporate communicative strategies. The text of the presentation can be downloaded here:
Teaching Reading in a foreign language (including Latin)
my summary and discussion of an article by TPRS teacher Susan Gross
Latin Vocabulary Resources
Most textbooks do not contain many words dealing with everyday objects and experiences, even though many such words exist in the classical literature. Here are a few links to modern Latin vocabulary for use in the classroom:
My own compilations of words and phrases for the Latin classroom:
David Morgan's Latin lexicon
by far the most extensive collection modern Latin vocabulary. English to Latin, and searchable as a web page, or download it to your computer and search it when you are off line. I consult this resource more often than any other Latin lexicon.
Easy Latin Stories
Here I am posting the stories and powerpoints that I create for my classes with my students' help. Often the grammar and vocabulary of the stories will be in line with the Cambridge Latin Course.
Tarheel reader
Many Latin teachers, frustrated by the lack of supplementary reading for their year 1 and 2 students, have started creating their own books with pictures. I have begun a list of links to these stories for my students to access
Also, simply search "Latin" from the main page, and you will find many resources for use or modification.
Make your own comic strips. Easy way to make Latin texts comprehensible, either as an adaptationof a text, or as a student project.
TPRS- and Comprehsible Input- based resources
My description of a Comprehensible Input based approach to translation and assessment
My description of an activity I call a "Latin read-along," and the ensuing conversation it produced with colleagues Bob Patrick and David Maust.
Many modern language teachers have very helpful and free information available online via their websites.
Ben Slavic (www.benslavic.com )
His book "TPRS in a Year" is a great place to begin. You can download sections of it for free, in addition to other useful information.
Susan Gross (http://susangrosstprs.com/ ) trains language teachers in the TPRS method. Follow the link ARTICLES > HANDOUTS for very concise and useful summaries of key conepts and techniques.
Academic Articles and Studies:
Article by Stephen Krashen
"Why Support a Delayed Gratification Approach to Language Education?"
Here, Krashen argues that the traditional model of language education as skill building, requiring a period of diligent study with the reward of comprehension and enjoyment of the language is wrong. On the contrary, he suggests that true competence in a language is the RESULT of low-stress enjoyment of the language in a supportive, comprehensible and interesting foreign language classroom from day one. According to this article, the traditional "no pain no gain" model is ineffective at best, and oppressive at worst. Krashen also addresses many of the standard justifications that teachers and adminstrators rely on to avoid changing the way they teach.
The International Journal of Foreign Language Teaching
This free online journal contains many articles which discuss the theories of Krashen and their practical application in language classrooms.
"Can Communicative Principles Enhance Classical Language Acquisition?" by Overland, Fields et al. Foreign Language Annals, Vol 44, no. 3 Fall 2011, pp. 583-598.
A detailed study of the benefits of using communicative strategies in the teaching of Biblical Hebrew at the College level. These findings and research strategies could easily be applied to Latin or ancient Greek.
OTHER RESOURCES, more advanced
Latin for Beginners by Angela Wilkes et al. (Usborne Language Guides—old edition)
This is a great companion for any Latin class, method, or textbook, for teachers who want their students to learn the Latin words for everyday objects and activities. The illustrations are silly, but the latin is generally good and contains many useful everyday phrases. It is divided into 15 comic book chapters which give Latin, English and pictures of everyday objects, phrases and scenarios. Everything from saying hello ot telling the time, to colors, is included in this book. At the end is a handy grammar and vocabulary reference guide. Again, this is NOT a primary textbook, but is very handy as a supplement. Look for the previous edition, as I have heard that the latest edition may have some problems.
Conversational Latin for Oral Proficiency, by John Traupman (Bolchazy-Carducci)
By far the most widely known and used guide to conversational Latin. Offers dialogue scripts on a variety of subjects, and an EXTENSIVE vocabulary of useful everyday Latin words. The primary value of this book I believe is in the vocabulary, offered in alphabetical order at the end, and grouped by subject in each of the chapters. Beginners may find the dialogues challenging, but by making use of the vocabulary, teachers can adapt or write their own scripts or prompts for lively in-class conversation.
Rudolph Masciantonio (a true pioneer in our field) has summarized Krashen's theory of language acquisition and how it might be applied to the teaching of classical languages. Read it HERE.
Colloquia Cottidiana: An Introduction to Everyday Useful Latin. A project by Robert Patrick and Myself. It is on hold indefinitely, but perhaps of use to those teaching more advanced students (upper level high school, and college) (300 kb pdf)
Narrationes de Historia et Mythologia Romanorum. Using older Latin textbooks, I have compiled almost 600 pages of comprehensible narratives which can be read extensivley for content during or after the second year.
Latin history narratives (25mb pdf)
Latin mythology narratives (9mb pdf)
Antonio D'Elia. Litterarum Latinarum Historia. An introduction to Latin literature, in Latin, which covers the major and minor authors, from the beginning to the early Church fathers. Third year level, more or less. Great supplement for AP, or for teachers. This book is still in print, though only in Italy. Go HERE to order a paper copy. If you are interested in seeing an excerpt, let me know.
Ad Usum Delphini editions of Latin authors. These editions contain paraphrases and commentary in Latin.
The Latin-Latin dictionary/thesaurus known as the Gradus ad Parnassum, or Regia Parnassi, is at long last available in electronic format. Download it HERE as a large but precious PDF.
For another helpful online Latin-Latin dictionary, check out Novus Linguae Et Eruditionis Romanae Thesaurus HERE.
Information on teaching Latin Prose Composition (160kb pdf)
Teaching Latin Verse Composition (really!)
Haiku in Latin (really!)
A Dictionary of Latin Synonyms (pdf 16mb). A very useful tool for writing and understanding Latin.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact me:
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About RiojaView a map of Rioja wineries (ree-OH-hah) Spain makes some of the best Tempranillo-based wines in the world. Once the only DOCa (recently joined by Priorat in 2001), Rioja is divided into 3 sub-regions: Rioja Baja, Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa. There are 4 red varieties and 3 white varieties allowed in the Rioja DOC. Tempranillo definitely takes center stage, followed by Garnacha (Grenache)), which is sometimes added for body, then Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan). The region also makes roses. For whites, the main grape is Viura (or Macebo), producing fresh, early-drinking wines. Malvasia, the grape that was once the most planted white, is found less often.
Notable FactsThe Rioja wine trade is somewhat confusing. Grapes are typically brought to a merchant's bodega from one of the 20,000+ growers in the region, or via a cooperative. The wine is then bottled and labelled by that bodega. Rioja's Consejo Regulador keeps track of all vineyards and bodegas to make sure they are following the DOCa regulations. Put in place to ensure quality, the system also controls prices.
As with the rest of Spain, the wine label may state Crianza, Reserva or Gran Reserva, depending on barrel & bottle maturation. Crianzas are usually found within two years of the vintage and offer fresh, ripe wines. Reserva and Gran Reserva will be found a few years after the vintage, as the bodega will be aging the wines in barrel and bottle before release. Both typically show more secondary characteristics of spice and oak ageing.
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Spain's wine laws are based on the Denominacion de Origen (DO) classification system, devised in the 1930's. A four tiered system, the most basic level is Vina de Mesa (table wine) followed by Vino de la Tierra (country wine), DO and at the top DOC. Currently, only Rioja and Priorat have DOC status, while over 65 DO's scatter the country.
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Jill Duggar is engaged! The "19 Kids and Counting" star and her beau, Derick Dillard, have completed their courtship and have decided that they want to spend the rest of their lives together. On April 9, People Magazine confirmed the news, reporting that the two will be tying the knot in the "next couple of months."
"I am so happy. Our story is so very unique. The first time we talked, he was in Japan, we met in Nepal, he spent time in India and Israel and then came back to Arkansas where he met my family. We have a very international story even though we live so close," explained Jill, obviously very excited.
Now that Jill Duggar is engaged, she and Derick can hold hands -- something that they decided to wait on. What else did they wait on? Well pretty much everything. Jill and Derick won't even share their first kiss until their wedding day. It's definitely a different way of doing things but it's something that both Jill and Derick respect.
Other Duggar girls have been getting to know boys in the very same way: Courtship. Some may say that it is old-fashioned but there is also something so pure and innocent about it. Jill, 22, isn't the oldest sister in the Duggar family but she is the first girl to get engaged. She isn't, however, the first Duggar child to get married -- her oldest brother Joshua is married (to Anna) -- they too shared their first kiss on their wedding day.
Now that Jill Duggar is engaged, it will be interesting to see how soon she gets married and if she and Derick start a family right away.
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Hopes to fully complete comeback efforts for first active campaign with the Pirate program after suffering a season-ending right knee injury during the opening practice of fall camp a year ago ... Was kept out of spring drills to continue rehabilitation work, but sports medicine personnel are hopeful for clearance prior to preseason workouts in 2012 and subsequent contributions as a reserve in the secondary or on special teams ... Because of the injury, was unable to engage in the entire strength and conditioning testing process.
2011: Suffered aforementioned injury on Aug. 5 during first-ever collegiate practice and was lost of the season (medical redshirt) ... Signed with the Pirate program in February.
High School: A two-year starter at cornerback for the Yellow Jackets ... Named to the Anderson Independent Mail All-Area team as a senior ... Made six interceptions, nine pass breakups and 31 tackles during final year ... Also added a pair of defensive touchdowns in 2010 ... Guided the Yellow Jackets to a 7-6 record and the second round of the Class 4A Division II playoffs for just the second time in program history ... Booked 33 tackles and a team-high seven interceptions as a junior ... An all-region honoree following junior season ... A reserve defensive back on the varsity squad as a sophomore ... Played for head coach Kenya Fouch ... Named the defensive back MVP at the Columbia (S.C.) Schuman's National Underclassmen Combine ... Rated as the 38th-best prospect in the state of South Carolina according to scout.com.
Personal: Full name is Glen Isiah Hilliard ... Son of Rebecca Hilliard ... Undecided on collegiate major.


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text: Rich Moore has been attending and competing at races at Firebird dating back to nearly the inception of the track. He shared a photograph of his car that he and a partner raced back in 1971. In his words he said, "This car is a 1961 Chevrolet Utility Sedan (with no back seat). We called it 'Spirit of `76'. It had a 409 engine with factory dual four carbs and a four speed transmission. I raced it D/Stock class back in 1971. For a good part of the season I had a partner, Randy Graham. We would trade off racing duties every other race that we attended. In this photo, it was Randy driving the car. The car in the other lane is Cal Method driving his 1966 Chevrolet station wagon. The photo was taken during time trials by Randy's brother, Bob Graham. By my recollection, it was a World Championship Series point's meet. Randy made it to the semi-finals, before losing to Cal Method. I believe that Cal then defeated Ralph VanPaepeghem in the final round. Also note: The smoke behind the car is tire smoke. We were only allowed 7 inch wide tires and tire spin at the launch was normal. Back in the day, the car was not competitive and maintaining a race car was expensive. I did race the car for a while in 1974, bracket racing in the "Mint" class. The car still had the 409 engine, but with one small carburetor and an automatic transmission. I had some success in 1974, including winning the "Nightfire 500" in the Mint bracket. After 1974 the car, engine and all the parts were sold and the car was no longer seen. I didn't race again until 2011."


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2005 Inductees: Kari Fike Filius, Kim Fike Finn, Deon C. Jones
Basketball took center stage during the Montana State University Northern Alumni Games weekend during the Northern Alumni Association Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday evening, October 15, 2005, on the MSU Northern campus in Havre, Montana. Honoring a 75 year tradition of excellence both in the classroom and on the playing field, three outstanding athletes were recognized during ceremonies for the Hall of Fame inductions.
Since its inception in 1994, 47 outstanding coaches and athletes have been inducted. Joining them are two members of the Skylight's elite 1993 NAIA Women's Basketball National Championship team, Kari Fike Filius of Havre, Montana, Kim Fike Finn of Big Timber, Montana and NAIA All American Lights Basketball standout, Deon C. Jones of Owings Mills, Maryland.
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Kari Fike Filius '93 and Kim Fike Finn, ' 93, played an integral part in the drive for excellence that brought the first women's national title to Northern and to the Frontier Conference. They were key leaders in the "Decade of Dominance" in the Northern women's program and were well known for their outstanding work ethic and quiet leadership. The dynamic duo was a fearsome combination on the court. Their skill was undeniable and so consistently similar that it was hard to tell them apart. Off the court, they compiled an amazing record in the classroom, given their commitment to many extra hours of training and practice.
Filius and Finn both achieved Academic All Conference awards for three years and Academic AllAmerican honors in 1992 and 1993. They played on four Conference Championship and four District Championship teams and were both awarded the team's Best Defensive Player award for four years from 1989 1993; both received All Conference honors in 1993; both were Conference Player of the Week two times in their careers. Confidence in their leadership was evidenced by their coach, Sherry Winn, naming them team co captains in 1993 when the team went on to win the NAIA National Championship. They were loyal to the program and played their entire college careers at Northern.
Filius scored 1,181 points from the guard position, most often alongside her twin sister, Kim. She teaches Health Enhancement for Havre Public Schools and has coached basketball and cross country during her ten years in education. She has also earned her master's degree in education and is currently coaching her own children in their youth sports. Filius is married to Scott Filius, a 2002 Hall of Fame Wrestler, and they have three children, Peyton, Parker, and Sadie.
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Kim Finn, of Big Timber, Montana has been in education for eight of the last ten years, working as a teacher's aide and then as a kindergarten teacher for five years in Reed Point, Montana. She is pursuing her Elementary Education degree and will be back in the classroom by 2006. Finn has coached high school and junior high basketball and track and is currently the assistant track coach at Sweet Grass County High School in Big Timber. She is active in coaching her sons in their favorite sports of soccer, basketball and baseball. Finn is married to Monte Finn and they have three children; Brent, Blake, and Bailey.
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Deon C. Jones, Class of '95, of Owings Mills, Maryland, was a four year starter from 1991-94 for the Lights, starting every game, every year. He earned All Conference, All District and Academic All American honors his sophomore year; All Conference and NAIA Academic All American his junior year; All Conference, Academic AllAmerican and MVP of the Conference in his senior year. He broke the men's all time scoring record, which he still holds, and was one of the best defenders for his size to have played at Northern. Jones still holds the records for most career free-throws for a career, most free-throws for a season, best free throw percentage in a season, scoring total for a career, and most career assists. Known as "Mr. Clutch" by his teammates, he was a tough minded floor general and one of the most athletically gifted, motivated and hard working athletes to play the game at Northern. His coach, Loren Baker, said that Deon Jones "may have been the best player to ever play for Northern: He had a tremendous work ethic and made such a commitment for all four years."


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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Seven Huskies are playing this week in the 48th Pacific Coast Amateur at Pine Canyon. At the end of the first round Corey Pereira, Tyler Salsbury, and Jonathan Sanders are all tied for 22nd place, sitting at even par.
The three returning players for Washington shot rounds of even-par 70 and are eight strokes off the lead. Andrew McClain leads the tournament after setting the course record at Pine Canyon with an 8-under 62.
In addition to the returning Huskies, two incoming Husky freshman are participating in the tournament hoping to get a kick-start on the upcoming season. Frank Garber, out of Juanita high school finished with a 1-over 71 and is tied for 30th place, while Jordan Lu, from Vancouver, B.C. is tied for 52nd place after a 4-over 74.
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More than two dozen youth from Cherokee and DeKalb counties in north Alabama learned about the responsibility of a small business and about a billion dollar Alabama industry through the 4-H Chick Chain program.
Youth participated in the program that began in April and ended in October at the DeKalb County VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne with a show and sale of their flock. In its second year, the program has taught entrepreneurship as well.
Justin Miller of Cherokee County says he raised his flock at his grandmother's home because he couldn't at his house. "I really liked it a lot: watching them grow, recording their eating and weighing them.
"I had three roosters in my chicks, which is not supposed to happen, but it was cool," says the 17-year-old. "I want to keep my flock producing and selling eggs and birds."
Brittany Burr of Fyffe in DeKalb County says she thought the program would be something different to be involved in and fun to learn about. "They take a lot of care, feeding, watering and recording their growth almost every day. I think I'll keep raising the ones I've kept and sell them."
For second-timers Matthew Crabtree and Spencer Hubble, both DeKalb County 4-H'ers, they enjoyed the competition. Competing in the 2010 Chick Chain gave them experience, and they wanted to see if they could grow better birds. "I learned a lot about their feed and what helps a bird increase their protein county so they will grow bigger and faster," says Hubble, who placed second in several divisions of the contest.
"There is something about a kid and an animal, no matter what kind of animal it is," says Danny Miller, Cherokee County Extension Coordinator. "With DeKalb and Cherokee counties steeped in the poultry industry, we thought it was a great program to teach youth about responsibility and a way to create a live animal home project."
The purpose of the program is to teach youth poultry management skills, to develop record keeping and business management skills and to give youth an opportunity to learn about an animal they likely are not familiar with, says Amy Burgess, Etowah County Extension Coordinator, who helped Miller coordinate the program.
And, as a leading industry in Alabama, it is a way to tie in education about Alabama's economy, she adds. Alabama poultry industry is a multibillion-dollar corporate enterprise and the major agricultural business in the state, accounting for slightly more than 10 percent of the state's economy and exceeds $9 billion. There are about 3,500 poultry growers in the state, mostly in Cullman, DeKalb, Marshall, and Coffee counties.
Youth who participated in the 4-H Chick Chain received 25 chicks in April and cared for the farm animals at home. At the show and sale, the youth who wanted to participate brought their five best birds for the auction and show. For the show, the birds were judged in best of breed and grand champion. Following the show, an auction was held where local residents bid on the birds.
For Neil Johnson of Geraldine, it was an opportunity to pay back to an organization he believes contributed much to his youth. "I was in 4-H and it really meant a lot to me. I participated in public speaking and beef cattle. I came last year and bought some Rhode Island Reds, and they were good chicks and produced well," Johnson says. "I came back this year for some more."
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Given nodes $A,B$ and $C$. with $A \rightarrow A$, $A\rightarrow B$, $B \rightarrow B$, $C \rightarrow A$, $C \rightarrow C$ where the arrows represent outgoing links from left and incoming links to the node on the right. I'm supposed to find the pagerank of each of the nodes.
My solution: Using the formula PR(i)= $\sum_{j\in B_u}$ $\frac{PR(j)}{L(j)}$ and assuming that each node initial outgoing link has $0.25$ value:
$PR(A)= \frac{0.25}{2} + \frac{0.25}{2} = 0.25$
$PR(B)= \frac{0.25}{2} = 0.125$
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In $L(j)$ do I count the returning links also as out-going links? In my answer I have considered them.
When there are no incoming links is the $PR$ of that node $0$ or is initial_value+incoming_links_value? As in node $C$.
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Today, after having sex for the first time with my girlfriend, I realised I was in love with her. I noticed she had an eyelash on her breast. After tugging it a few times I realised it was actually a single black nipple hair. She was so embarrassed, she kicked me out and now won't return my calls. FML
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Save Money on Home Heating – 7 Ways to Lower Your Winter Heat Costs
It's easy to save money on home heating costs with these tips for lowering your winter heat bills! Here, financial expert Ethan Ewing of Bills.com describes how to achieve your financial goals…and maybe even save enough money for a tropical beach vacation!
Before his tips, a money tip from a financial expert:
"Every family should have an emergency savings account that covers at least eight months of living expenses," says Suze Orman.
Yikes…maybe we all should have eight months of living expenses in an emergency savings account…but do we? I know I don't! What better time to start saving money than now, in the winter, when the heating costs are so high? One way to start saving money on heat bills is to install a Smart Temp Programmable Thermostat (which we did last winter).
And, here are seven ways to lower your winter heating bills…
Save Money on Home Heating – 7 Ways to Lower Your Winter Heat Costs
1. Protect your home heating system to save money. Change furnace filters regularly to keep your air clean and ensure maximum air flow. If your home, apartment or condo has an individual furnace or boiler, have it inspected by a professional. A furnace that works properly will be more efficient and less likely to fail, which will help keep your winter heating bills low. "To save money on home heating, ask the service person for tips on ways you can maintain your system yourself," Ewing suggests.
2. Take a tax credit as a homeowner. This year, homeowners who added certain efficiency measures to their homes can take a tax credit of up to 10 percent of the cost of the materials used, up to $500 per home. Learn more at Energy Tax Incentives.
3. Program the temperature in your home to save money. Make your furnace settings automatic by installing a programmable thermostat; this way, you won't forget to turn down the heat at night or when you leave the house for the day. Programmable thermostats cost about $40, are easy to install, and will lower your winter heat costs.
4. Save money by lowering hot water energy. Turn the temperature on the hot water heater to 120 degrees – or, if yours is equipped only with a scale, turn it down a notch. You can save up to 10% of water heating costs, and still maintain plenty of hot water. If the hot water heater is in a cool area, consider adding an insulating jacket to help maintain water temperature and reduce heating time. Insulate the first few feet of pipe that transport hot water from the water heater. If you need to replace a water heater, consider a tankless or "on-demand" unit. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates these appliances are 8-34% more efficient than conventional hot water tanks.
5. Insulate your home to save money on heat bills. To lower your winter heat costs, inspect your home for drafty spots where cold air can enter. The most common culprits are doors and windows. Install weather stripping and door sweeps to block drafts. Add old-fashioned "draft dodgers" for a quick fix at exterior doors. Other common areas for air leaks are locks, outlets, air conditioning units and recessed light fixtures. Cover outside vents, including air conditioning units. Install insulated electrical outlet boxes and light fixtures.
6. Shop around for fuel oil prices. Those who purchase fuel oil have a choice of energy providers. To lower winter heating bills, compare prices to get the lowest rates. Achieving your financial goals involves shopping around for the best prices and saving money wherever you can.
7. Turn down the heat and save money with an electric blanket. If your health permits, lower the thermostat to 68 degrees (or even lower). For every one degree the thermostat is lowered, winter heating costs decrease by up to 5 percent. At night, or when your home is empty, lower the temperature as far as possible. To lower your winter heating bills even more, stay cozy with an electric heated warming heating blanket.
For more money saving tips, read 8 Money Laws to Boost Your Bank Account's Bottom Line.
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Thanks for your tips on saving money on home heating! Appreciate it.
Good insulation, lower boiler temperature and a programmable thermostat are the basics if you're serious about lowering your energy bill. Also try to air your home regularly because fresh dry air heats faster than moist air.
Bought a on demand H2O heater a couple years ago and think its great. If you are thinking of purchasing one, read up on the types needed for your area though. They will save you alot on your power bills.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Tracy! I never thought of it from a mom's point of view — but yes, mothers probably need to save money on home heating while keeping the house toasty for the kids.
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How very interesting! I agree that you have a creative solution and tips on winter heat costs! My first time to know this. As a mother it's a challenge on how to select the best guide to be consumed energy savings. This is a very great idea to all. Thank you. More Power in this blog.
Those little money saving tips really add up: digital programmable thermostats, listing your expenses, and home energy saving tips all combine to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year.
Winter heating bills are the worst! If you have more tips for lowering your heating costs, please do comment here……we need all the help we can get!
The digital programmable thermostats are probably the best bet for significant savings, with heating and cooling costs being about 50% of home energy costs. Thanks for the tips.
When you are looking to save some money, I find it most helpful to list your expenses from the largest to the smallest. It really helps focus your energy on where you can make an impact. Too many people spend their time trying to shave a few dollars from the smaller items (which can be easy and worthwhile), but cutting one of your bigger expenses by just 5% could put a lot more savings into your pocket than things like packing your lunch twice per week. With that said, the tips in the article are the real deal when it comes to saving some real money.
Hi, very nice tips. I did not know about the potential tax break, something to look into closely bearing in mind the effeciency saving as well. BTW, here are some more home energy saving tips to compliment your list.