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Xantrex TR-REMOTE - Trace Series Remote ON/OFF Switch
The TR-REMOTE ON/OFF SWITCH (TR-REMOTE) duplicates the ON/STANDBY switch on the Trace Series™ Inverter/Charger and displays general system operating parameters. The TR-REMOTE ships with a 50 ft (15 m) length of special 6-conductor cable which connects directly to the Trace Series Inverter/Charger's COM port.
The TR-REMOTE includes the following features.
The following system operating parameters are displayed with a single indicator light.
Operation When the TR-REMOTE is used with the Trace Series Inverter/Charger the red indicator light will display the following:
The TR-REMOTE must be connected before turning the inverter ON from the ON/STANDBY button. If the unit is not responding to the TR-REMOTE, switch the unit OFF and then ON using the ON/STANDBY button.
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Worked great
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I used this long nose locking pliers to Remove a Caster from the Base Mounting: I couldn't get my name-brand (cr...) Open End wrench to fit in between the base and the wheel cover to remove and change the caster. I needed a thin profile wrench which I didn't have and may never need again. I clamped these 6.5" pliers on the large 3/4" nut; gave it a firm twist and it opened it up with no problem -- first time and no slipping! Great tool! I didn't anticipate using it for this project but everyone needs one of these in their tool kit just in case!! I wish I had it when I was reassembling the inner parking brake springs on my Ford Explorer...
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I had a set of these and recently lost it. I miss it so much I am going to get another one. This sort of pliers is an invaluable 'helping hand' for when you can't reach both sides of a nut and bolt at the same time. This plier is easy to use, rugged, able to hold a tight grip and gentler on the inside of your hand the way a standard Vise-Grip is not (it won't pinch you). I have a standard Vise-Grip as well and have used the two pairs in conjunction but when I only need one I tend to go to this Pittsburgh one by default.Whoever found my missing pair-- you got yourself a deal all right.
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I use these for about every machining and machanic task that I have. They hold up great. I love the fact that they have a brass ajustment screw
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These pliers are pure junk. The jaws slip from side to side when you clamp down and slip off the part. Went to a local home improvement store and bought a pair of Irwin Vise Grip brand and they worked perfectly. Job done in minutes after screwing around HF junk for an hour.
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Peeke's Points: Mid-Season Report
Sunday, 01.16.2011 / 11:50 AM ET / Blogs
Florida Panthers
|Panthers Blogger Cliff Peeke
A Michigan native who's played hockey (admittedly average at best) most of his life, Cliff grew up watching Red Wings games at the old Olympia Stadium. His allegiance changed to the Panthers the moment it was announced South Florida would have a team.
Cliff has played in adult leagues at IncredibleIce and his oldest son (age 28) plays there as well. His youngest son (age 12) is a member of the Panthers '98 Panthers Alliance Tier 1 Pee Wee team.
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I'm sorry…I wanted to submit a blog entry so many times during the first half of this season and never did. I would write one after a thrilling victory only to witness a disappointing defeat and then tear up the blog entry. Or vice versa…write one after a defeat and then we win. I realized that the season so far was really no different than the past seasons and I could have just dusted off one of my entries from the past and submitted it…it's been the same old story.
Don't get me wrong…I like this team or maybe I should say for the most part they are likeable. But I try to be realistic at the same time…and that's tough to do. Because we are in the SAME SPOT AT THE SAME TIME year after year at the 41 game half-way mark.
2010 – 2011 19-20-2 40 points
2009 – 2010 16-18-7 39 points
2008 – 2009 19-16-6 44 points
2007 – 2008 19-19-3 41 points
Get the picture…it's the same old mediocrity. Granted, you get the feeling there is a "blueprint" in place. For the first time since Rick Dudley and before then, Bobby Clarke, I feel we have the right people designing the "blueprint". So what, our best years are ahead of us??? Then what will the remainder of this season bring??? My guess is that it will take 94 points to reach the final 8th playoff spot. That means we have to have a record of 27-14 or something like 25-12-4 to get the job done. And that means stringing together a winning streak, which is something this team just can not do (although we have a modest 3 game streak going). Heck, holding onto a lead in a game is a harrowing, if not near impossible experience. Is it possible for this year's edition to win almost two out of every three games the rest of the way??? With last night's overtime win against the Devils (and by the way, that Kulikov goal was a thing of beauty), we are on a three-game winning streak and two games into the second half of the season.
But it has to continue. Monday night's game against Atlanta is huge. It reminds me of last year when we had a few things going good and hosted Anaheim on 2/1/2010. I commented that this would be a pivotal game and we lost 3-0. We went on to lose four more and could never recover. The team we need to pass to make the playoffs is Atlanta, so a win Monday night puts us 5 points behind with three games in hand.
So here's what's on tap…(1) January will be the deciding month again, (2) season seat renewals will focus on the 'blueprint" and the belief that next year is full of promise, (3) the annual excitement of the trade deadline, and (4) battling to make the playoffs which if we don't will set an embarrassing NHL record.
Here's some points I want to make…
- Quick…name three forwards on Nashville. Now do the same for Phoenix. Tough isn't it? Yet why are they well over 50 points? Nashville consistently proves that you don't need big name scorers to be a very good team. But you do have to play a consistent style and buy into the team concept. By the way, they recently had a 6 game winning streak, until losing to the Panthers on Thursday.
- Winning streaks…the only way that's going to happen is if we get a few games where our goalies "steal" a victory and that just hasn't been happening in the first half of the season. That, and a little luck (which we don't get in big doses) and some decent referees so the NHL isn't issuing apologies to us on their behalf.
- Defense…I did not expect this group to be this good…but they are. Not great but decent. And we have some depth with Ellerby and a kid to look forward to in Gudbranson. I would make that Horton for Wideman trade any day…that worked out fine.
- Forwards…see point #1. Weiss finally got going and that's been a big help. Santorelli has been a pleasant surprise (thankfully, since I was not happy to see us trade for Grabner (10 goals this season) then waive him. Another surprise is Marty Reasoner. I thought we would get more production out of Chris Higgins (signed as free agent) and Steve Bernier (traded for along with Grabner and a first for Ballard), and in that regard it's a little disappointing so I'm hopeful for a strong second half from those two. Cory Stillman, who has had his share of injuries in his three years here, is still the best passer on this team and made some huge plays that resulted in recent overtime goals against the Capitals and Devils. Do not trade Dadonov. I'll repeat…DO NOT TRADE DADONOV. Matthias continues to improve.
- Goaltending…see point #2. Steal some games. How many times have we seen opposing netminders do it to us? We can only lose 14 games from this point forward…that means some huge efforts CONSISTENTLY from Vokoun and Clemmenson.
- Pittsburgh (4)…just too damn good all the way around.
- Washington (1)…something's a little off…not much…but just enough
- Philadelphia (3)…this well-balanced team will compete for the top spot
- Montreal (7)…Panthers score more than them…good team D and great goalie
- Boston (6)…Seidenberg, not Horton is the ex-Panther that will get them in.
- Tampa Bay (9)…Stamkos and St. Louis…they can't miss
- NY Rangers (15)…hate to put them here, but they play good on the road
- Florida (8)…imagine a line of Staal, Nash, and Semin…could have happened
- Atlanta (11) …good off-season moves by Dudley. 8th if they win Monday night.
- Carolina (12)…Skinner's heroics ease off in second half
- Buffalo (5)…unless Ryan Miller gets real hot, they stay well out of it
- Toronto (13)…under .500 at home will haunt them
- Ottawa (10)…Bryan Murray is still there???
- NY Islanders (14)…this is a troubled franchise
- New Jersey (2)…I was way off on this one. And a "superstar" ???
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The 11th group of Women PeaceMakers at the University of San Diego have arrived on campus for a two-month residency at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice.
The Women PeaceMakers Program documents the stories and peacebuilding practices of international women leaders. Each year, four women are paired with four professional writers to record their unique stories of living in conflict and building peace.
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As your pregnancy progresses, you may develop aches and pains in your
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Lord of the Flies
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"Where's the man with the megaphone?"
The fair boy shook his head.
"This is an island. At least I think it's an island. That's a reef out in the sea. Perhaps there aren't any grownups anywhere." (1.9-11)
Woohoo! No grownups! At this point, Ralph and Piggy are more Macaulay Culkin than, well, Lord of the Flies. This is the kind of no-grownups you fantasize about it. (Too bad the reality is a little more murderous.)
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The fair boy began to pick his way as casually as possible toward the water. He tried to be offhand and not too obviously uninterested, but the fat boy hurried after him.
"Aren't there any grownups at all?"
"I don't think so." (1.16-18)
Piggy still can't believe it. Notice that he's the one who obsesses about grownups at first—and he's also the closest thing we have to one. Why is that? What makes Piggy seem particularly grown up, and does it have anything to do with the fact that his parents are both dead?
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Ralph paddled backwards down the slope, immersed his mouth and blew a jet of water into the air. Then he lifted his chin and spoke.
"I could swim when I was five. Daddy taught me. He's a commander in the Navy. When he gets leave he'll come and rescue us. What's your father?" (1)
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Climbing The Ladder
Friday, 01.9.2009 / 4:00 PM CT / Feature
By Frank Seravalli - Special to DallasStars.com
OTTAWA – For Stars prospect Sergei Korostin, much of his young career has been about being so close, yet so far.
Never was that more apparent than Saturday's semifinal matchup against hometown Team Canada in the World Junior Championships.
In a back-and-forth game in which Russia had an instant answer for every Canadian goal, Korostin's squad took a 5-4 lead with just two minutes and 20 seconds left to play.
The Russian goal quieted the packed to the gills with Canadian red ScotiaBank Place quicker than a bad joke. For the hockey-crazed host nation – who had just broken the tournament attendance record – it was a bad joke. All Russia needed to do was clear the puck safely and efficiently for 140 seconds.
But an ill-advised icing of the puck changed everything.
Canada's Jordan Eberle scored with 4.5 seconds remaining to knot the game. It was no surprise that Canada used the momentum from that goal to spark a 6-5 come-from-behind shootout victory.
Korostin and Russia were this close to perhaps the most shocking upset in international hockey since the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980. And a spot in the gold medal game.
Canada, a dynasty that had won the previous four titles, wasn't supposed to lose. Especially not on home ice.
More than three days after the loss, Korostin still couldn't exactly formulate his thoughts on the loss. It was still fresh. Still painful.
"It was such a good game," Korostin recalled in his broken English. "The two teams were so good.
"I didn't sleep after the game. It was very hard. I just couldn't get those last five seconds out of my head. We were so close."
Still, Korostin and his Russian comrades regrouped to beat Slovakia in the bronze medal game on Monday night. It was the end of a disappointing yet fulfilling experience for the Prokopievsk, Russia native.
"We were still excited to get the bronze medal," Korostin said. "We weren't able to go to the gold medal game because of those last five seconds, but it was still good to get a medal. It was important to us, that was one of our goals coming into this tournament.
On Tuesday, it was time for Korostin and most of his teammates to depart. Most were heading back to the Motherland, far away from where Korostin was destined: Peterborough, Ontario.
Still in just his rookie season in the OHL, Korostin – a 3rd round pick in 2007 – has come a long way from where he was just a year ago.
After battling through the non-existent IIHF-Russia transfer agreement that kept him from coming to North America, Korostin finished his contract with Moscow Dynamo and packed his bags for Texas.
But the smallish 5-foot-11 Korostin wasn't heading for the Stars. He was targeted for the Tier II Texas Tornado of the NAHL. The league that is a step below the USHL and two notches down from the OHL, QMJHL, and WHL.
He was so close to Dallas, but so far from the NHL.
Korostin has made excellent progress since his stay with the Tornado. He was drafted by London of the OHL but didn't fit into their gameplan. After reportedly not working out with London, he was traded to Peterborough, where he has taken off.
In 16 games with the Petes, Korostin has notched 13 points. That is seven more than his accumulation in London, where he was for virtually the same amount of games.
While his adjustment may have occurred at a slower rate than he would have hoped, he is still moving closer to his goal of playing in the NHL.
"It is a very different game," Korostin said. "There is a different style and different coaching. I think that I have played better with the change. There is more speed and that helps me.
"I can skate with speed, I can score, and I can backcheck," Korostin explained why he has fit in with Peterborough. "I just wasn't so used to the small arenas [in Canada]. I was used to playing in big stadiums in Russia. It has been different, but I can't say it has been bad."
Off the ice, Korostin had to move 200 miles from London to Peterborough, but he is fitting in nicely. Even though the culture in North America is wildly different than Russia, Korostin is learning the language and making friends.
"The guys have helped adjust to living here," Korostin explained. "Sometimes it is hard, but I am glad I am here.
"It is different because in Russia, I live in hotels and apartments when I am playing. Here, I live with a [host] family. So it has been different, but it is good. They are a nice family."
In Ottawa – across the province of Ontario, not across the pond from Russia – Korostin was back on the scout's radar. He made it on The Hockey News' "Who to Watch" list for the tournament, same for the TSN.
But Korostin's one goal and one assist showing in the tournament didn't exactly come as a ringing endorsement for the next top prospect.
It isn't something that worried Korostin. He knows that he will have good days and bad days.
"Sometimes after games in Peterborough, I talk to a [Dallas] scout or a coach," Korostin said. "They have all just told me to keep going, whether I score or I play bad."
Ottawa was proof that Korostin has gotten so much closer to his dream, but still has a way to travel yet.
"I just hope to be with Dallas soon," Korostin said. "It is the whole reason why I am here."


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First pumpkin spice misto (I prefer them over lattes) of the season and look what I got.
In case you're wondering, the crossed out 5 is a reference to the Joe Flacco jersey I'm wearing today in honor of the Ravens! The barista at Starbucks thought she was funny and my coworkers and I actually thought it was pretty hilarious too. I guess that's what I get for wearing my jersey outside of Baltimore.
I had planned to wake up early for the 6:45 am power yoga class this morning but I slept horribly and didn't have the energy. We got home a little late from a HILARIOUS comedy show last night and I was up pretty much every 30 minutes from 1-6 this morning so needless to say, 'rest' trumped yoga. I'm planning to take the 70 minute class tonight at 6 before the Ravens game! I ran 3.5 miles after work yesterday and my legs are a little sore, so yoga is sounding really good right about now. Hoping tomorrow morning I'll be able to make it to the 6:45 class since we're leaving straight after work for Jacksonville!
Since we haven't gone grocery shopping in over a week and are leaving for the weekend tomorrow, this morning I had pretty limited options for breakfast. However, when in doubt, use up some frozen bananas! Last weekend my mom and I stopped at a natural foods store and I picked up a few packets of Spiru-tein protein powder and figured I'd give one a go this morning. Spirulina protein smoothie? There's a first time for everything!
I mixed this packet with one frozen banana and a cup of almond milk and the result was one of the thickest smoothies I've ever had. It was also really, really good. I'm always hesitant with new protein powders because it's really hit or miss, but I loved this flavor!
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If you know a student starting college this fall, many of them will end up paying more to pay back their student loans.
At the start of the month, student loan rates rose from 4-percent to 4.5-percent. That translates to about $4 more a month for graduates over the course of 10 years.
A new federal law means that loan rates will continue to rise for new borrowers every July 1 with rates rising even higher for graduate students.
Right now, the average student leaves college $29,000 in debt after earning a bachelor's degree.
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The One with the Sun LbNA # 51573
|Placed Date
|Nov 29 2009
|Cypress, TX
|Found By
|Last Found
|Jun 6 2010
|Hike Distance
This Letterbox is in the Little Cypress Creek Preserve at the intersection of Telge and Spring Cypress. From 290N, take the Telge Rd Exit and go north. The park is located at the second Spring Cypress and Telge intersection. There is no left turn signal so one option is to go past the intersection and make a U-turn. Then you can make a right turn into the park. BRING BUG SPRAY.
Take the "correct" path
and over the bridge you'll see,
around the bend and to your right,
a dead sling-shot tree.
The trail will seem lost,
but do not dread.
Simply look to the left a bit
The path continues up ahead.
This route is a long one,
but to keep you from getting lost,
I will describe many landmarks
which should be crossed.
Barnhill's benches will soon
be on your right.
Keep to the trail straight
forward in your sight.
Remain alert and
you'll spot the lonely oak,
which in the autumn
red berries will cloak.
A little farther
and the road will split.
The faint trail on the right
will not help a bit.
Continue on your quest until
you see a mound that is red.
A fainter path on the right
is the one you must tread.
Perhaps you've gone too far
and this path was not found.
A meadow not much farther
is your signal to turn around.
For those of you that
found the trail with success,
stick to the treeline for 50 paces,
more or less.
Peer to the left through the trees
a huge dead tree forms an arch
through the leaves.
As you make your way
through the woods beware.
The thorns will grab
at your clothes and hair.
In front of the arch
stands a tree of pine
and at its foot
a smaller dead tree you'll find.
Under this lifeless plant
a treasure lies covered.
The letterbox you've been searching for
has at last been discovered.


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Zen Ancestors Tour of China
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In September, a half-dozen members of Still Mind Zendo, our two teachers, and a handful of practitioners from other zendos went on a two-week journey through southern China, visiting sites and temples associated with some of China's great ancient Zen masters. The trip was loosely based on Sensei Janet's book Making Zen Your Own: Giving Life to Twelve Key Golden Age Ancestors. Here is the powerpoint that trip participants presented to the sangha upon their return:
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Local Businesses Support Petty in Big Way
RIVER GLADE, NB (February 19, 2012) - Petty International Raceway is pleased to announce the support of several local businesses as division sponsors for 2012. It is their support that is allowing us to grow in just our second season - so we thank them - and also ask our fans to support all the companies who support us and our racers.
We are pleased to welcome...
Leisure Days RV as sponsor of the Bandolero Cars
Mister Transmission as sponsor of the 4 Cylinders
GT Enterprises as sponsor of the Sportsman Series
Napa/Petitcodiac as sponsor of the August 5 100-lap Street Stock event
Jones Auto Body as sponsor of the International Twin 75s (sportsman) on August 24
O'Blenis & Sons Roofing and Siding as sponsor of the Oval Oulaw Triple 44s on July 14
Additionally, we are pleased to announce the addition of the Maritime League of Legends as a support class to our two Parts for Trucks Pro Stock Tour events this year, on June 2 and August 25.
2012 sponsorship opportuntiies are still available at Petty International Raceway. For more information please contact Craig McFetridge at email@example.com.
Petty International Raceway is located on Highway 106, just 40 km west of Moncton, New Brunswick. After a 10-year hiatus the facility was refurbished and reopened under new ownership at the start of the 2011 season to become a premiere racing facility in the Maritimes. To learn more about Petty International Raceway's event schedule, location, admission, policies, history, and more, please visit www.pettyraceway.com. To receive current updates please follow us on Twitter (@pettyraceway_nb).


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So what happens when Hollywood's hottest young stars move forward from their star-making roles? Well, a whole world opens up for them! We chatted with professional coach and best-selling author Caroline Adams Miller to find out why–and how–you can (and should!) do the same.
Reinvention Is A Rite of Passage
Think back to your childhood days. What did you want to be when you grew up? A ballerina? An actress? An artist? Chances are, you probably never fulfilled that dream.
"A lot of people want to reinvent themselves because they got stuck or misdirected at a young age," Miller says.
When we adopt "extended goals," or goals that other people set for us, we inevitably find ourselves trapped in a rut later in life. It's how we handle that rut that determines where we go next–and how successful we are once we get there.
Pursue Your Own Goals
Eighty percent of people fall into a category labeled "languishing," which means they aren't achieving goals; they're just reacting to life, Miller says. "It's the difference between passing out programs to people on stage and being that person on the stage."
To land yourself in the "flourishing" group, set goals that are attainable and that push you out of your comfort zone. It may be scary, but that same fear will give you "grit"–a level of perseverance test West Point uses to predict who may drop out–for all of your future endeavors.
Begin by evaluating your environment. Are you bored because your job doesn't challenge you anymore? Are you unhappy because you no longer get the same buzz from something that used to excite you? Are you stressed because you're living in a city that doesn't suit you?
Then develop a set of goals that directly relates to each of those observations. Break each one down into small steps, or mini-goals, that you need to benchmark on the way. Keep your top five strengths in mind–knowing these ahead of time will make it easier to draw on them when things get gritty.
Next, partner with a coach. "Find someone who has achieved the same goal you are trying to achieve," Miller says. Inspiration and encouragement are key to staying on track, but having someone who knows you're trying to do something different and expects you to do so will make you want to stay on track.
The quality of social contagion–or, simply, who your friends are–also plays a huge role in your success. Those who provide positive, affirming, curious and enthusiastic support, called "active-constructive responses," will remind you of your strengths when you hit those nasty speed bumps.
Recover From Hardships
When Emma Watson left Brown University last winter, rumors of bullying swept through the press. Whatever the reason, the British beauty is returning, and we can't help but admire her for it.
"Setbacks can be a good thing," Miller says. "They make you happier because you realize the value of the good times you've had and teach you about the good times to look forward to in the future." And, as in Watson's case, they can reaffirm your goal and desire to be where you want to be.
To get through a bad meeting, a bad day or even a bad year, learn to reframe your experiences. "We tend to explain things pessimistically in our minds, making interactions personal and pervasive. But most negative things aren't as negative as they seem," Miller says. Giving experiences a hopeful spin not only helps you think more positively about the past ones, it also teaches you to frame them more constructively in the future.
We often interpret criticism from others as a setback, Miller says, but it's really a hallmark of being successful. The important thing is to determine the source of the criticism: Is it someone you trust or admire? Is it someone who has your best interest at heart? If the answer is no, don't even bother with that person. If it's yes, take it as feedback–and do (or not do) what you see fit.
Start Today
Your own intervention doesn't have to be a major career change like Watson's or Michele's. Just find something that's purposeful and meaningful, or makes the world a better place.
Or if not, start with something smaller. Journaling, exercise, meditation–especially compassion meditation–have all been proven to be positive reinforcements.
"We're wired to go out into the environment to learn and master new things," Miller says. "When you stop setting goals about change, stop intervening with your life and lose curiosity, you've started the process of dying. It goes against biology."


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The Daily Startup: Boost Media to Crowdsource Creative Ads
Top stories in today's VentureWire:
San Francisco advertising startup Boost Media Inc. aims to reinvent Madison Avenue and has just closed an $8 million round to do it faster. The four-year-old startup taps its growing army of 1,000 freelancers to write online ads for enterprise customers and then runs algorithms to see which of those messages and images work best. Customers, which include insurance, gaming, travel and home décor companies, are now paying Boost between $100,000 and $1 million a year for the monthly service, known as BoostCTR.
HotelTonight Inc. has raised $45 million in Series D funding to make its last-minute room reservations app a household name in travel. A tech-focused hedge fund, Coatue Management, led the round. The firm has dedicated $375 million to investments in privately held tech companies, though it has a history of backing public travel and tech businesses. Hotel Tonight Chief Executive Sam Shank said Rich Barton, founder of Expedia and Zillow, facilitated the Coatue deal.
Also in today's VentureWire, Front Desk Inc. has raised $3.2 million in seed funding to grow its mobile dashboard for service businesses, like music schools, yoga studios, dog walkers and tour guides, Chief Executive Jon Zimmerman told VentureWire…Ingram Medical Inc., which has flown under the radar for the past five years as a drug wholesaler that reinvented itself as a medical supplies-and-services distribution company, has raised a $30 million Series B round…and Wishabi Inc., which helps companies convert print advertising circulars to digital form, has raised a $15 million Series B round to expand its footprint and move more of its services to mobile devices.
(VentureWire is a daily newsletter with comprehensive analysis of all the investments, deals and personnel moves involving startups and their venture backers. For a two-week trial, visit our homepage, scroll to the bottom and click "try for free.")
Elsewhere around the Web:
SoftBank, a major investor in U.S. startups during the dot-com bubble, is seeing big payoffs from its latest round of Internet investments, The Wall Street Journal reports. The Japanese company, led by Masayoshi Son, is the top investor in Yahoo Japan and owns a majority stake in GungHo Online Entertainment Its most valuable holding could be IPO candidate Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Meanwhile, SoftBank is rolling the dice by buying Sprint, an unprofitable U.S. telecommunications company.
AT&T and Malaysia's communications regulator are hosting a 24-hour "hackaton" starting Sept. 7 to encourage the development of mobile apps.


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Sex routines go on as automatic, and know it your bedroom ritual is as boring as grandma's flower show. But do not count on going down that way. To stir things up a bit, you do not have to get out whips, chains, or recruit from those one night stand websites if you do not want to.
Many couples today use the services of one night stand websites or other online dating sites to recruit the best individuals or couples to create more excitement in their sex life. Swinging, threesomes, foursomes, whatever intentions may suit you, it is easy to find great sexual excitement through these mediums. The key is to be careful. Avoid spammers and tricksters as you certainly do not want to bring trouble into the bedroom. This is a decision that has to be discussed thoroughly between you and your partner.
Be sure to include in your discussion:
The type of persons you want to share your sex life with
The age and gender of the persons
The personal characteristics of your suitors
The extent of your relationship, whether one night stands or long-term grouping
Resident location of the individuals as well as where you want to carry on your adventures
There are many more things to discuss. Sit with your partner; browse various online dating websites as well as the unconventional one night stand websites. There will undoubtedly be many persons interested in what you want to do, just be sure to choose the right ones. There are millions of couples out there like who is also looking for one night stand dating sites. Some of these sites are mentioned here: http://onenightstandplan.com/. These booty call websites can add up spice into your sex life that you have been searching for.
While you are out recruiting, make small changes in your own sex life. You will be sure to notice a huge difference. You get the return less the anxiousness you may experience when proposing a major jump. Here are some tips for maximizing your erotic experience with your partner and other people who you may introduce into your sex life.
1. Go Ahead And Breathe
Simply the act of inhaling and exhaling in rhythm with your man can inflame things in the bedroom and intensify intimacy. Think of it as an actual blow job. Rhythmical breathing might help you adjust and equalize emotional and physical conditions with your mate. It's likely to make you feel more attached and this could accentuate sexual excitement.
Even though harmonized breathing is a crucial part of Tantric sex, you do not want to consider a curved position or get rid of your plans for 5 hours. You are able to add breathing strategies into any sexual play. It is suggested that you alter your breathing throughout foreplay. As your partner breathes out, you breathe in, and the other way around. Just be sure to imagine absorbing his breath, and carry on this routine for 3 minutes.
As soon as you happen to be comfortable with it and when you finally are able to do it without titter then bring the approach into sex. Anytime you sync the pushing with your breathing pattern, you will definitely improve the sensual feelings.
2. Use Manual Stimulation
Being great with your hands is one thing, but changing up where you put your hands and what you use them to do, can cause a whole new degree of ecstasy. Triggering select areas of the body can help stimulate carnal energy and boost responsiveness. An excellent spot is the sacrum, the bony area above your butt. That small spot is full of nerves that are linked to your private parts, and whenever stimulated, has been discovered to better lubrication and amplify climax. To put this into action, lie on your tummy with your lover seated on the top of you, straddling your backside. With his wrists, he must softly press down on the base of your spine while you breathe deeply. A few minutes of this particular force will get you ready for really intense action.
3. Control Your Pelvic Muscles
With the slightest sense, a sexual climax is an accumulation of force which liberates into a flurry of intense feelings. Subsequently whenever this force is elevated, you attain an improved release that could result in a seriously stronger peak. Just how is this build-up attained? Familiar with Kegels? Well, put a new twist on them by making it a whole body contraction. Squeeze your pelvic floor muscles as you are nearing climax, then expand the muscle force to your legs, stomach and butt. It is the mind that sparks excitement levels all over the body. In this instance, you'll be raising arousal from the bottom up, from the body to the mind. When you steadily build the tension physically without depending on your feelings to start, it makes it much easier to move arousal into high gear and feel a far more mind-blowing release.
4. Use Your Body To Control Your Mind
Ladies can orgasm whenever they are able to put their nervous thoughts on silence. This is due to the fact that components of the female brain affiliated with emotions must be switched off during orgasm. Instead of trying never to think about life's stresses, which might be difficult, direct your thoughts on what is going on in the pelvic region, zeroing in with regards to the different areas of touch and how they feel.
One specific strategy is called orgasmic meditation. It is a practice that blends awareness and pleasure to assist you remove those mental obligations. To rehearse orgasmic meditation, you must focus solely on the amazing sensation as your lover strokes you for 10 minutes. Maybe you are not going to actually devote too much time entirely to clitoral stimulation, but may easily utilize the same principle throughout foreplay. Tell your lover to lighten up his touch, maybe to feather light. After this, rather than delving inside the thoughts in your head, fall into your body and experience what is taking place physically. Do not move to penetrate just yet until the urge is too overwhelming. When it is time to go, your mind will be open and in perfect form to be mesmerized.
5. Dare To Be Daring
Partners, who happen to be sexually daring, have much more pleasing relationships. Yet if you are not precisely the Evil Knievel of sexual intercourse, consider one of these effortless mind tricks to assist in elevating your sexual excitement.
6. Focus Hard, Take Control And Be Creative
Whenever you are attempting a different sexual position, but thinking about your muffin top, change focus. You have to be a player, not a viewer. Your partner will be focused on making your body cringe and your toes curl, not judging you on a modeling competition. You may put yourself in a very horny state of mind if you decide to take the lead. Women can ignite their own flames by initiating sex. At times, sensual desire follows sexual arousal. Generate the heat by pouncing on your partner and assuring him precisely what you are going to do to him. Refinement is really lame.
Be sure to make good use of your imagination. Take an intellectual listing of your fetishes and fantasies. Immediately after which, pretend that you are 20 times braver than you really are and drive those restrictions. Initiate passionate topics with your man. Irrespective of whether you place a peg in each and every kinky plan for now, your open mindlessness sets the foundation for long-term passionate sexual adventures. The key to good sex is to understand yourself and not anyone else. Make good use of your one night stand websites recruits, teaching them to enjoy their bodies and minds as well. This will assure the most lively and best sexual experience of your life.


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The National College Fair Circuit is coming to a city near you! This is a great opportunity for students in the Boise, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Spokane, and Denver areas to learn more about Oregon State University, and other colleges and universities that will be present.
The fairs are free to attend we strongly encourage students to register for the fairs ahead of time. Each college/university have contact cards that students fill out to request more information, but filling out multiple contact cards can get tiring. By registering online ahead of time, students will receive a bar code that they can print out and bring with them to the fair. The bar code holds the student's contact information and all the college counselors need to do is scan the bar code to receive all their information. It is more beneficial for the students because they then have more time to talk with the admissions representatives!
Student Registration: https://www.gotomyncf.com/
The Locations, dates, and times of all NACAC National College Fairs are as follows:
Denver: Colorado Convention Center on Sunday, October 7th, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Phoenix: Phoenix Convention Center on Sunday, October 14th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Portland: Oregon Convention Center on Friday, October 26th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and Saturday, October 27th from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Boise: Boise Centre on Tuesday, October 30th, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Seattle: Washington State Convention Center on Friday, November 2nd, 9:00am – 12:00 pm and Saturday, November 3rd, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Spokane: Spokane Convention Center on Tuesday, November 6th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Students, don't forget to register online and we hope to see you at a NACAC College Fair!


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Rowlett HS hosts school from across the pond
Bringing two worlds together under one roof, Rowlett High School hosted German exchange students for three weeks in October and November. This marks the third partnership between RHS and Fürstenberg-Gymnasium, a school for grades 5-12 in Germany. Both belong to the German American Partnership Program.
RHS teacher Kristeane Benavides applied in 2010 to give her students experiences they could not receive in the classroom.
"I wanted them to experience what it was like to truly be in another culture, mastering the language through immersion," she said. "You just cannot learn day-to-day activities, subtle differences in culture and family life from a book."
After applying, RHS was immediately partnered with Fürstenberg-Gymnasium, which had been waiting three years to connect with an American school. The first exchange took place in 2012, with a group of German students traveling to Rowlett. Garland ISD students then visited Germany this summer.
"We were there June 10-July 2," commented Benavides. "It was thrilling to give my students the same exchange opportunity I had in high school. The ones I brought with me had been in my German classes for 2-3 years."
RHS students lived with Fürstenberg-Gymnasium families while overseas. They also explored the country's tourist, historical and educational sites.
Paying it forward this fall, Rowlett High School once again hosted the German campus. Six students and two teachers traveled to Texas Oct. 18-Nov. 8. During their visit, they lived with Rowlett families, attended RHS classes and experienced several Lone Star State staples, including Austin, Houston, San Antonio, a Dallas Cowboys game and the State Fair.
Students from both sides of the pond were paired together based on personalities.
"I had two of the girls staying with me," said RHS junior Brittany Leuschner. "It is great to get to meet new people and stay in touch. I now have friends to visit if I go to Germany."
"This trip has made me consider moving to America to continue my studies after graduation," added her overseas peer, Patrick Teubert.
Upon returning home to Fürstenberg-Gymnasium, Teubert and his classmates will complete a project recapping what they learned in the U.S. They will, no doubt, also share their experiences with family and friends.
"Everything is much bigger in America—schools, cars, food," commented Maria Behringer.
"Our project will focus on immigration, so it was interesting to see the different communities represented across the state," added Rebecca Fronius.
"The difference in age limits for driving and buying certain video games interests me," said Daniele Stefanelli.
"This trip gave me an appreciation for things in Germany," added Jakob Teubert. "I can also tell people that American high schools are exactly like what you see in films."
"I am grateful that I got to experience daily life here rather than just coming on vacation," commented Laura Guckelberger.


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H&M Comes Under Pricing Pressure
The tills aren't jangling quite as loudly as usual at Hennes & Mauritz.
The cheap 'n' chic fashion retailer has come under increasing pressure as price wars and weak consumer spending combine to cause additional pain for retailers in crisis-hit southern Europe.
November sales figures released Monday confirmed the rather weak trend, as sales at stores open at least a year fell by 1% compared to a year earlier, marking the second monthly decline in same-store sales. Still, the sales drop wasn't as bad as analysts expected and the shares ticked up some 2.7%.
Fears of a much steeper drop had been triggered in part by gloomy apparel sales data from industry magazine TextilWirtschaft, which reported that total (not H&M per se) apparel sales in Germany, H&M's biggest market, fell 5% in November.
Sydbank analyst Soren Lontoft Hansen said this "definitely shows that H&M is taking market share in important markets like Germany" and that it's "also a reflection of consumers holding back on spending and trending towards the lower price segment."
While not immune to the economic crisis gripping much of Europe, H&M is widely believed to fare relatively well among the region's retailers as its inexpensive goods appeal to cash-conscious consumers. In contrast, smaller retailers unable to compete as aggressively on price, and some luxury brands, are likely to struggle until the economic uncertainty clears, Mr. Lontoft Hansen said.
H&M's success is often compared to its main rival Inditex, which in recent months has surprised markets with robust sales growth despite being more heavily exposed to Europe's southern trouble-zones than H&M. The Spanish owner of fashion chain Zara last week reported a 15% sales rise in local currencies between Aug. 1 and Dec. 9.
By contrast, H&M reported a 9% sales rise in local currencies between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30. H&M sales growth in local currencies has eased each quarter this year from 13% in the first fiscal quarter.
So what's causing the performance discrepancy between these two, on the face of it, similar stores groups?
Analysts often cite Inditex' strong foothold in emerging markets coupled with a more widespread rollout of its online stores–it is now present in 21 markets versus H&M's 18–as reasons for the difference. Then there's their respective store portfolios: at the end of November Inditex had a total of 5,887 stores worldwide compared with H&M's 2,776.
For the moment, all this is helping Inditex score higher among some analysts as an investment proposition. Societe Generale, in a research note dated Nov. 19, lists H&M as its least preferred retail stock due to ongoing gross margin pressure from a sourcing and pricing perspective.
Jamie S. Merriman at Bernstein Research also prefers Inditex over H&M. She thinks Inditex has taken steps to protect itself from cut-throat competition from up-and-coming low-price rivals such as Primark, Forever 21 and ASOS, which compete in the same price segment as H&M.
"Inditex has separated itself a little bit…it's tried to have the best fast-fashion offer, really copying luxury trends, and I think that has enabled them to sustain higher prices in the market than H&M," Ms. Merriman said.
The price wars are likely to eat into H&M's margins, which are expected to be roughly flat this year while margins over at Inditex are poised to grow.


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The re-energized focus on Long Island Sound's story is obvious in the colorfully redesigned main hall, which has been renamed Newman's Own Hall in celebration of a $1.2 million grant from Newman's Own Foundation."
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Does our giant hermit crab look different to you? We're not sure whether to call this a costume change or a change of address, but one of the hermit crabs molted recently and then ditched its old whelk-shell home for … Continue reading


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A wise man once said, "Success is often disguised as hard work".
Bremerton Jaguar's Head Track Coach Tim Lavin, a 20 plus year veteran to the sport, has been nothing short of awe inspiring. Lavin, a noteworthy track star is no stranger to hard work. For years he has passed on skills from his vast repository of knowledge to Bremerton's finest track athletes. His wife Sue Lavin, an administrative genius has too served the community selflessly and without pause. Though the Bremerton track club is loosing a great coach, we have gained a lifelong friend. http://blogsuccessjournal.com/seo-search-engine-optimization/keyword-research-101-how-to-choose-the-best-tags-keywords-for-your-blog-posts-and-why-this-matters-video/
Tim and Sue Lavin, I am elated to have worked with you. Thank you for your hard work and willingness to lead, train, and support our community's children. As you close this chapter of your life and embark upon new opportunities, remember, your positive emotional foot print is permanent and appreciated.
Tim Lavin has passed the Bremerton Jaguars Headship to another rock solid professional. David Nelson, an experienced distance runner, is sure to make miracles happen in his new position. David's administrative and coaching staff stands at the ready to lead, train, support, and even provide comfort and reassurance to the city of Bremerton's youth. Bremerton Jaguars Elite Track Club is a family dedicated to training and developing young athletes into Track Starts.
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Posted: Tue Nov 27, 2012 3:29 pm
Post subject: Induction
For anyone who has been induced - how long was it between going in and giving birth?? i know everyone is different but it would be good to know.
My sis was induced with both of hers and it took a little while to get things started but as soon as she started dilating that was it, it only took a few hours.
I know it will all depend on how favorable i am! and they will start with a 24 hour pessary xx
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I was induced on the Tuesday when I was already 1cm dilated and then 36 hours later when they took the pessary out I was only 1.5 cm dilated. I wasn't taken down to the delivery room until I was 16 days overdue due to lack of space/emergencies (16 days is the latest my hospital was allowed to leave me) and then I was given the drip to force my contractions. 28.5 hours later and an emergency c-section later, Sebastian was born.
Take my advice and take snacks and things to keep you occupied in hospital in case it doesn't happen straight away. I was in on Tuesday and by Saturday afternoon when I was taken down I was bored bored bored and sick of hospital food - in fact I refused to eat it and told the staff that
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I went in on a Wednesday night, they put me on a monitor first to monitor baby and said he was being far to active so theyd wait till morning. They gave me a sweep though that night and I had a few period pains through the night but that was it. Following morning around 7am they inserted the pessary, started getting regular pains by the afternoon. Think they examined me about 2-3 pm and I was 3cm. Went to delivery ward and was at 10cm by 7ish. Ended up with a c section but that was nothing to do with being induced x
Ttc since December 2007!
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Ok this is going to be a long 1 as I ve been induced 3 times
1st I was over due
I went in at 8 pm on the sunday pessary was insterted at 2am as I was already 1cm, I started contracting at 5am and gave birth naturally with no complications at 8.50am
2nd I was 38wk and induced due to spd
I went in on the friday night, they where to busy to induce on the thursday, friday luch time I was taken to labour ward as I was 3cm just not contracting and my waters where artifically broken, I was hooked up to a drip and I gave birth naturally with no compliaction 2hrs 34 mins later at 7.04pm
3rd again induced at 38wks due to spd
I went in on a friday I think, 1st day I was given a pessary nothing happened, had another the 2nd day and I dialated to 2cm, the 3rd day my waters where broken and I was hooked up to a drip and I gave birth 1hr 4.5 mins later, so all my labours where very quick and easy once I had got going
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I went in on the Monday morning and my cervix was open far enough for my waters yo be broken so was put on the monitor and made to wait.. They were going to send me home as they had no beds but my bp was sit high.. They broke my waters at midnight but nothing happened. I was put on a drip at 2.. Pains started at 4 and I had him at 6.15 so went pretty quick for me. Only pain relief I had was gas and air.. I was 14 day's late when i had him.
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ELP I'd do some positioning exercises if you can before your induction as baby being back to back can slow things down as their head doesn't contact the cervix as well as it could . If baby gets into a good position it could help with the induction as well xx
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i had a sweep at 38 weeks because of spd. my waters broke 3 days later on the sunday. I was told to go in for 9am the monday morning to be induced if contractions hadnt started which they had but were very random. i was put on the drip at about dinner time that day and had alfie 2:06am the following morning x he was born at 38+5 x


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Property For Sale In The Cyclades Islands.
Islands of : Andros : Naxos
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Andros : Cyclades Islands
Andros is the most Northerly of the Cyclades Islands and the second largest after Naxos. It is only 7 nautical miles from Euboia with a population of Approx 10,000.
Andros is unusually green thanks to its plentiful supply of natural springs.
Getting there is by ferries from Rafina, 37 nautical
miles away with morning and afternoon sailings each way.
Raffina is only 20 minutes away on Express Bus from Athens International Airport.
Andros is one of the nicer Greek Islands. Lovely sunsets and great beaches, and it is easier to get to than most Islands.
This is a 9 Stremma (9,000 sq mts) terraced hillside plot with stunning views of the Aegean and the Island of Evia. .
It is situated at the Northern end of Andros and is only 15 mins by car with good roads from the main port of Gavrion.
Much landscaping has already been done, with a new front gate and much stone terracing and walls..
The plot has guaranteed privacy since the access road ends at the property's new gated entrance. There is a valid building permit for a 102 square metre country house that could be modified to build legally up to a maximum of 290 square metres. Electricity and telephone poles are inside the property. About 250 metres of stone terracing and retaining walls have been recently built and the central area has been levelled ready for the construction of a house. There is a recently constructed storage shed of 15 square metres which could be usable as an extra guest room.
This property is quite large and with terraces and would suit a couple who in addition to a country house is interested in developing a garden and or a vineyard.
Price : 115,000 Euros Code : ANDROS PLOT/EV010 A really good price for such a large piece of land.
Located at Felos in Andros this house was built in 2005 and is in perfect condition.
It has uninhibited sea views and is 370 square metres in area with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms a kitchen, and 5 toilets.
The Villa sleeps 8 people plus 2 in the basement for staff purposes. It has a big lounge, eating area and kitchen on the ground floor. There are two fire places. The ceilings are all covered by painted wood. There is a pool area with sitting, bar and eating facilities underneath a wooden pergola. The Villa is completely furnished and it is equipped with central heating and ceiling fans.
The infinity swimming pool is 12 m x 5.50 m in area and overlooks the sea and is maintained on a regular basis.
Number of floors : Ground floor, first floor and basement. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. One bedroom and one bathroom on the ground floor. One bedroom in the basement. The villa is to be sold fully furnished.
Andros Island belongs to the Cycladic Archipelago and can be reached by boat from Rafina port (40 km from Athens) in 2 hours. The Villa is situated only a 15 minutes drive from the port. Andros has a lot to offer in terms of culture, life, beaches, villages, nature and walking paths.
Price : 1,000,000 Euros Or Near Offer Code : ANDROS JIK/010
Located in Ateni Village in Andros this house was built in 1984 and is in perfect condition.
It has two storeys. The upper storey is 80m square metres with 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen, as well as a living room with a fireplace.
The lower floor is about 40 square metres with a bathroom, a small storage room and the main large living room/ bedroom. The plot size is 4,000 square metres and has a water mill. It is only 2.5 klms from the very beautiful Ateni Beach.
Price : 190,000 Euros Code : ANDROS EB/010
The main entrance of this house is only 30 metres from the sea and the house is situated in the seaside town of Korthi. The property is 240 square metres and was built in 1970 and is a single storey concrete building with a flat roof. There are 4 rooms in the house and they all have windows. It has 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom and a toilet and has a garden with trees of Lemon and Pomegranate and Bougainvillea. General maintenance is required, but Can be lived in whilst refurbishing is taking place. A Sun roof or a second floor could easily be constructed on to the flat roof which would give good sea views to the North East. This is an ideal cheap property for a DIYer, so very close to the sea and so easy to get to from Athens airport, getting there is by ferry from Rafina, 37 nautical miles away on the mainland with morning and afternoon sailings and Raffina is only 20 minutes away on Express Bus from Athens International Airport. The tavernas of Korthi and the local amenities are very close and only about 3 minutes by walking. There is electricity and water and it is connected to the main sewerage.
The plot is valued by the local authority at 106,000 Euros, so the price is a must sell price, as the property was inherited and no longer required.
Price : 75,000 Euros REDUCED TO 65,000 Euros Code : ANDROS AK/010
This lovely plot is less than 150 metres from a sandy beach with magnificent views over Korthi Bay and town.
The plot is 6,352.79 square metres and is located on a rocky slope. No other buildings are allowed to be built in front of the plot. There is a valid building license available for 2 villas with an area of 255 square metres for the two villas, in traditional Cycladic style which can be unified into one villa. Full plans available on request. The building licence runs out by the end of March 2014 and the concrete skeleton has to be completed by that date otherwise the license will have to be renewed. The plot includes an old traditional cottage of 27 square metres which can be transformed to a studio/guest house.
For Full Plans please ask Brian for ANDROS TM/AM/010 E Mail Brian.
Price : 180,000 Or Near Offer Code : ANDROS TM/AM/010
This lovely plot is less than 300 m from one of the most beautiful beaches at St Peters on Andros
The plot is 4,000 square metres but because of the resort building allowance you may build up to a 400 square metre house. The plot has olive and almond trees. Electricity and water and telephone facilities are all available.
Price : 200,000 Or Near Offer Code : ANDROS KP/010
These open plan designs were created to take full advantage of the breathtaking views on the western side of Andros. They provide an open, airy feeling with plenty of room for relaxation and are suitable as vacation homes and/or year-round living. We can alter these plans or create new plans based on your feedback, likes or dislikes, etc. Plans aren't carved in stone and anything can be changed, so feel free to express any ideas you might have. There are ,however guidelines and zoning laws that are particular to Andros that we must conform to. These laws are mostly concerned with window sizes, running wall lengths, opening placement, etc., and maintaining a "traditional" flavour in the construction of new buildings. All plans are subject to licensing by the architectural committee. The designs are also subject to minor alterations in relation to the topography of each plot, but this usually doesn't effect aesthetic to much. The surface treatments i.e., tiles, walls, kitchen cabinetry, colours, etc. , are just examples of what can be done. As a client , you would be able to choose these details with an adjustment to the final price only if necessary (example: Italian sandstone instead of ceramic tile) . The changes would be made only after you have approved (in writing) the new estimate.
PLOTS : We have several plots with panoramic views on hold right now! : They are located on the main coastal road, facing the West (Sunset), 180° panoramic view of the Aegean : Plots range from 60,000 to 90,000 euro, depending on size, starting at 4000 sq. meters or 43,057 sq. feet (conforming to zoning laws of the area). Each of them are located approx. 20 minutes from the main port, 10 minutes from shopping, restaurants, services, and clubs. : All are located 5-10 minutes from the major beaches of Halkolimionas, Plaka, and Apothikes and several minor beaches. : All four designs have a 16-18 month delivery date.
VISITS : If you decide to take the plunge and visit us in Andros, we'll be with you every step of the way. From airport to port, rental car to hotel room, we can help with reservations and info on your visit. We are native-English speakers so you don't have to worry about mix-ups and misunderstandings. We will give you accurate information on lawyers, contracts, taxes, and all your rights concerning ownership of property in Greece. As a client we will also provide you with week by week progress reports including photographs and descriptions of work that has been completed.
Code : ANDROS DP/OFFPLAN 1/4
All homes have independent central heating with their own boiler, and home automation system, and a central vacuum cleaner. They come with fully fitted bedroom and kitchen cabinets and bathroom fixtures.
Price : No 1. 99.91 m2, 2 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. 2 Car garage and a basement :
320,000 Euros
Price : No 2. 69.83 m2, 2 Bedrooms. 1 Bathrooms. 2 Car garage and a basement : 224,000 Euros
Price : No 3. 30.09 m2, Studio. With basement and parking lot and a 27 m2 balcony : 96,000 Euros
Price : No 4. 103.83 m2, 3 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. 2 Car garage and a basement : 333,000 Euros
Price : No 5. 96.01 m2, 2 Bedrooms. 2 Bathrooms. 2 Car garage and a basement : 307,000 Euros Code : ANDROS DP/05
These three brand new, beautifully finished adjacent homes have just come on offer. Two are fully furnished and all three have breathtaking, panoramic views overlooking the Aegean and the historical town of Chora. Located on the much sought eastern side of Andros in the quiet village of Ipsilou, these picturesque homes are located just ten minutes from the Islands central shopping, restaurants, bars, museum of modern art, etc. and only five minutes away from the less crowded beaches of Yalia and Piso Yialia.
The two completely furnished properties have been fitted with all the modern conveniences and decorated in an updated Mediterranean style with traditional Andriotico touches, ready to live in. Both of these homes are completely fitted with everything you need from curtains and linens to furniture and appliances. All the furnishings etc. are brand new and only top quality tiles, fixtures, fittings, etc. have been used in the construction of all three of these charming Island homes. Each of these homes have their own individual parking, private entrance, central heating system, garden, and marble fireplaces. The surrounding gardens are delightfully landscaped with many indigenous plants and flowers and with an emphasis on low maintenance.
Property 1 Completely furnished Living space: 131 sq
meters or 1420 sq feet Garden: 230 sq meters m or 2475 sq feet
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 main and 1 en suite in master bedroom
Fireplace: 1 marble Large sunny living room Ergonomic,
beautifully fitted kitchen Additional rooms: 2 storage rooms, one
indoor and one outdoor. Large eat-out veranda with lovely
archways, overlooking Chora
Price : 400,000 Furnished : Price €: 370,000 Unfurnished.
Property 2 unfurnished but does include all kitchen
electrical appliances (stove, refrigerator) Living space: 168 sq
meters or 1808 sq feet Garden: 352 sq meters or 3788 sq feet
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 main and 1 en suite in master bedroom
Fireplace: 1 marble Large spacious living room with stonework
accents Separate sunny, elevated dining room Kitchen with
appliances, large and roomy Additional rooms: indoor storage room
Large eat-out veranda with lovely archways, overlooking Chora
Price :450,000.
Property 3 completely furnished Living space: 142 sq
meters or 1528 sq feet Garden: 352 sq meters or 3788 sq feet
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 main and 1 en suite in master bedroom
Fireplace: 1 marble Large open living room Separate dining room
Nicely done, ergonomic kitchen Additional rooms: indoor storage
room Large eat-out veranda overlooking Chora
Price €:450,000 Furnished : Price €: 425,000 Unfurnished
Code : ANDROS AP/001-003
This recently renovated historical home has all the elements of a traditional Andriot island villa with its stonework, wood, and time-honored archways. Large and roomy, this wonderful stone construction property has plenty of room for guests and big families. Its extensive gardens with water its own rights are suitable for any type of gardening including ornamental, fruit trees, vegetables, etc. and already has lemon, orange, and olive trees.
Located on the main island road in the quaint village of Messaria and only five minutes away from the main town of Chora and beaches, this grand home has a beautiful view overlooking the enchanting valley of Levadia, known for its abundant butterfly and wild flower populations.
The house living space is 258 sq meters. The Garden is 1890 sq meters. There are 4 Bedrooms, 3 upstairs and 1 downstairs. 2 Bathrooms, 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. There are 2 stone fireplaces 1 is en suite in master bedroom. The living room, has 2 large spacious living areas. The Kitchen is sunny and spacious with all new wood cabinetry, French doors open onto the veranda There are additional rooms, such as a spacious linen/washing room. There is a very big open airy veranda of 25 sq meters. The property is completely enclosed with traditional stone wall and gate with parking for three cars in the grounds. The entire home is very sunny with lots of windows and French doors.
Price : 600,000 Euros Code : ANDROS AP /004
Now starting to build on a 10,000 square metre plot is a series of 12 houses. Called the Panthea project after Ancient Pantheon, they will be named after the 12 Gods and Goddesses.
They are twelve separate vacation houses together with a swimming pool and a mini-market-cafe they will all have panoramic views, and their own garden plots of aprox 700 to 900 square metres.
Every house is built in single storey, some steps above ground, and covered by an inclined roof, to give extra space.
Altogether a very nice little development. Orders are being taken now. An order fee of 10,000 Euros is required and you get the deeds to your plot in return. Build time is 12 months.
A. 25 square
metre studio in 750 sq. m. of land. Price : 75,000 Euros.
B. 45 square metre, single bedroom plus living room in 850 sq.m. of land. Price : 120,000 Euros.
C. 64 square metre, double bedroom plus living room in 950 sq.m. of land. Price : 250,000 Euros.
Code : ANDROS FK/24
5 New Residences Close To The Sea : Andros
The group of residences 'OCEANIDES' is located in the area of Kato Aprovato in the Municipality of Ydrousa, Andros, approximately 3 klm. from Batsi and approximately 10 kml. from Gavrio port, only 100 m. from the main road connecting Gavrio with the Chora of Andros. The plot is located in the Aprovato settlement, one the most protected areas of the island from the winds. The view towards the Southwest Aigaion is magnificent and infinite. Close to the residences, in a 10 minute walking distance, there is a beautiful and isolated beach with green sand.
The residences were designed according to traditional Cycladic island architecture. The elements that stand out are the classic Andros stone and the white finish on the walls as well as the wooden windows and doors along with wooden beams in the ceilings. Also, in every house there is a fireplace. The residences were perfectly adapted to the intense slope of the plot to fit with the morphology of the area.
Two storey residence with a total surface of 168 sq. m. On the basement, of 93 sq. m., there are 2 bedrooms, a small living room with a kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a storage room. On the 1st floor, of 75 sq. m., there is a living room, a kitchen, one room and one bathroom.
Two storey residences with a total surface of 150 sq. m. On the basement, of 75 sq. m., there are 2 bedrooms, a small living room with a kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a storage room. On the 1st floor, of 75 sq. m., there is a living room, a kitchen, one room and one bathroom.
Now ready for viewing
Two storey residences with a total surface of 150 sq. m. On the basement, of 75 sq. m., there are 2 bedrooms, a small living room with a kitchen, 2 bathrooms and a storage room. On the 1st floor, of 75 sq. m., there is a living room, a kitchen, one room and one bathroom.
All Five houses are built to a very high quality
For sale are the houses "A" and "B" The houses are already finished and completely furnished. Their prices are 250.000€ for house A and 300.000€ for house B.
Price : House A 250,000 Euros House B 300,000 Euros Code : ANDROS DK/1TO5


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Byron Cooke of Australia's long-running rock station Triple M conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetfield before the band's September 18, 2010 concert in Sydney. You can now watch the chat below.METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich recently told England's Classic Rock magazine that more "Big Four" shows, featuring METALLICA along with SLAYER, ANTHRAX and MEGADETH, could happen in 2011 or 2012. Ulrich said, "The vibe on this thing is so big, we'd be stupid to ignore it. You know on your iPhone, you can move the weather maps up and down? Well, the 'Big Four' is quickly moving up to the top in terms of potential occurrences for the next couple of years." The "Big Four" package played festivals across Europe throughout the early part of summer, with the four veteran speed metal bands sharing the stage together for the first time ever. Although there were no U.S. dates, one of the shows in Bulgaria was beamed via satellite to U.S. movie theatres. The possible recurrence of the "Big Four" tour may put plans on hold for METALLICA to stage a massive live show next year that co-manager Peter Mensch said last March would rival PINK FLOYD's "The Wall" and would play just 10 dates. Ulrich admitted that such a project has been on the band's minds, saying, "We have been kicking some ideas around about doing some stuff that — how shall I say it — is pretty theatrical . . . We might incorporate a lot of different ideas, instead of it being one particular thing. It would be a multitude of theatrical elements, maybe as an idea for a one-off tour or something." Although Ulrich says that he's looking forward to taking "at least six months off" once the band completes its current tour this fall, he added, "I would champion trying to do (the 'Big Four' tour) in 2011 or 2012, obviously in England and the United States. It's just a matter of logistics."
METALLICA's HETFIELD: Any Band Out There Would Rather Fly In A Chartered Jet Than Sit On A Bus
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The Tank
This is the tank. One day, perhaps it'll earn itself a real name.
Being my first robot, it is of course a skid-steering obstacle avoider. Since I already had an Arduino and wanted to continue with it, I didn't follow the Start Here robot, but instead pretty much copied LarryBot. It is made of: a Tamiya 70097 twin-motor gearbox, a Tamiya 70100 track and wheel set, an Arduino Uno and an SN754410 H-bridge chip.
Unlike LarryBot, I am currently using the motors that come with the gearbox (and thanks to those on the forums, especially OddBot, that helped me think my way through powering their comparatively puny voltage (see here)). The recommended RM3 motors are on back order, but I got impatient. I have found that, at least with these motors, 4 NiMH AAs are easily enough - these put out 5.3V between them. Not pictured is the 9V battery that is carried behind it - the chassis as it stands was wonderfully quick to throw together, but far from satisfactory. I think it needs to grow somewhat. I may take a cue from real tanks and have it rather taller than its tracks.
Notable in this one-of-a-kind construction is that nothing is actually fixed together. The foamboard is cut to press together, the wheels hold it together. It's not exactly solid, but I am at the early prototype stage, and I'd rather face the hassle of re-attaching wires than re-soldering them. As it stands I am not happy with this shape - the only place for the breadboard and Arduino is on top, and there is not enough room for a planned turret, let alone having the turret's base servo sunk into the top panel (as here). I don't have much access to fancy powertools and so on, so I am reticent to make a more permanent chassis until I have the prototype down. Sadly, this will be difficult when I get to the turret - not a clue how to put that together.
Of course, there is no turret. There is no ultrasound sensor. Because I have hit a bit of a snag. One set of tracks is pretty much useless. It runs perfectly when unladen, but against any resistance it stops. That's 'one side', not a particular side, because if I swap the output jumpers, the other side fails. After a while I put two and two together. Earlier on I ran it without grounding one side of the H-bridge. It got really rather hot before I noticed. That's the side that's now failing. It seems my first attempt at my first robot has ended with me frying a chip.
So, a lesson for anyone as unobservant as me: Always ground your H-bridge.
Still, it's been a learning experience. I'm still waiting on the better motors, so I suppose the time to order a new H-bridge won't kill me. In the meantime, I suppose I will try to think of methods of construction. And perhaps work out a way to make my own plugs and sockets for attaching, say, the motors and the ultrasound sensor more securely but still able to be hot-swapped around.
I have no idea how other people figured out how to space their wheels for this trackset. The closest thing I found to documentation was the patterns on this Instructable. I adapted the spacings to make it symmetrical, and have attached a zipped Inkscape svg in case that is of any use to anyone in the future.
Very nice start
Way to build a semi permanent prototype. While it sucks that you may have damaged your h-bridge, at least you can say you learned something.
nice setup
reminds me of how i started - i hope it evolves into something spectacular.
(i'd seriously recommend buying a drill and some M3 nuts and bolts tho ;) )


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Chargers sign K Novak to 1-year deal
SAN DIEGO The San Diego Chargers have signed kicker Nick Novak to a one-year contract.
The move comes as Nate Kaeding rehabs a groin injury sustained in practice prior to the Pro Bowl. Kaeding missed three field goals in San Diego's 17-14 playoff loss to the New York Jets.
General manager A.J. Smith didn't return a call seeking comment.
Novak was out of football last year. He kicked for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2008. Before that, he played for the Washington Redskins and Arizona Cardinals in 2005-06.
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Once upon a 'North' Star
When a soldier's work takes him halfway around the world, he enlists the help of the North Star for a nightly game of catch with his son. That's what Night Catch, a Silicon Valley Reads selection, is all about.
Santa Clara County Supervisor and Los Gatos resident Mike Wasserman will host a free, public reading of Night Catch on Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Los Gatos library. Call 408.354.6800.
'Your Brain Matters'
Two free presentations by dementia and Alzheimer's coach Tiffany Minkles are scheduled for March 6 and 12 from 9:30-11 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 219 Bean Ave. The public is invited to attend.
In the two-part workshop series, Minkles will explain the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's, the normal signs of aging and ways to keep your brain healthy--thus the workshops are called "Your Brain Matters." RSVP to Carol Thornton at 408.354.4061 ext. 121 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Knowles is on cop shop board
Los Gatos resident Jonathan Knowles has been named to the board of directors of the Police Foundation based in Washington, D.C. Foundation president Jim Bueermann said of Knowles, "He will add a new dimension to our board as we continue to advance policing through innovation and science."
Knowles is the director of strategic initiatives, corporate strategy and engagement at Autodesk. He is also president of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation.