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Scottsdale's central-Arizona location means you're within easy reach of the state's most popular attractions and natural wonders. Here are a handful of signature Arizona experiences that you can enjoy on a leisurely day or overnight trip from Scottsdale.
The majestic Grand Canyon, one of the world's most amazing natural wonders, is located just five hours north of Scottsdale by car. The Canyon's South Rim is open year-round and offers numerous scenic overlooks, hiking trails, the Tusayan Museum, Desert View Watchtower and hotel and campground accommodations. The North Rim is open from mid-May to mid-October and provides a more tranquil experience, with hiking trails, ranger programs and lodge and camping accommodations.
232 miles north of Scottsdale
Sedona's spectacular red-rock landscape provides the ideal setting for a host of outdoor recreation options, including Jeep tours, hiking, and vortex and air tours. In town, you'll find a bustling tourist mecca that combines award-winning resorts and spas with unique boutiques, fine dining and a renowned arts and cultural scene. Photographers and nature lovers won't want to miss Slide Rock State Park in nearby Oak Creek. If you want to go off the beaten path, check out this alternative route up to Sedona!
125 miles north of Scottsdale
Historic Flagstaff has something for everyone! Whether you want to take an Arizona high-country hike or take to the streets of downtown Flagstaff to browse boutique shops, you won't be bored in this mountain town. Be sure to check out Sunset Crater Volcano, Snowbowl, and Lowell Observatory on your trip!
154 miles north of Scottsdale
History buffs will enjoy Prescott, which was named the state's territorial capital from 1864-67 and again from 1877-89. Spend some time at the Sharlot Hall Museum where you can see the restored territorial Governor's Mansion. Prescott also is home to the World's Oldest Rodeo, which celebrates its 126th anniversary in summer 2014.
108 miles north of Scottsdale
If you love wine, be sure to add some of Arizona's celebrated wineries to your itinerary. Central Arizona is home to favorites like Caduceus Cellars in Jerome, Pillsbury Wine Company in Cottonwood and Page Springs Vineyards in Cornville. The state's southern regions, in and around Sonoita and Willcox, boast offerings including Callaghan Vineyards, Dos Cabezas Wineworks, Carlson Creek Vineyard and Coronado Vineyard.
Arizona's northeastern corner is home to the Navajo (Diné) and Hopi tribes. On the Navajo Nation, Monument Valley Tribal Park and Canyon de Chelly provide stunning scenic views made famous in countless Western movies. Start your visit to the Hopi Mesas at the Hopi Cultural Center, where you can arrange for a guided tour.
325 miles north of Scottsdale
Kartchner Caverns, located southeast of Tucson, is one of the world's only "living" caves accessible to the public. See delicate formations like soda straws, as well as "Kubla Khan," the largest column formation in Arizona.
167 miles south of Scottsdale
Tombstone, "The Town Too Tough to Die," is home to the infamous OK Corral where Wyatt Earp battled the Clanton brothers.
186 miles south of Scottsdale


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Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:15 pm
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Hi Everyone, before i start just like to say that these forums are great! I dont feel alone anymore! its like everyone is friends and its GREAT!!!
Ive been TTC for nearly 2 yrs now (after an ectopic pregnany which my left fallopian tube was removed)and every month i get my period... its awful! And ive been to the docs and because im only twenty they arent really that bothred! Now im a week late with 2 negative pregnancy tests one of which was 2day. Getting lots of symptoms too! so getting worried now it mite be another ectopic any help ???
Love Loren xxx
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im 12 weeks luckyducky. and i have the same problem of getting confused with what stage everyone is at. im basically due on the 3rd july. so you're a week before me! ive been freakily lucky with morning sickness, apart from the odd time of feeling a bit sick after lying down. the only thing thats struck me hard is the tiredness. im sleeping by about 20:00!!
i cant wait for my bump to be permanent! westiedog1 made me laugh because the same thing happens to me! i look like a proper pregnant lady after food, but then it goes flat again!my boyfriend keeps feeling my stomach and i cant wait for when there's actually a bump there!

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I know this... JaJuan Smith had no business on an SEC roster as a freshman. I didn't think he'd come back for a sophmore year. And next year it's likely he'll be on an NBA roster.
Pearl, 3rd year at UT: 31-5, conference champs, Sweet 16
Gillispie, 3rd year at A&M: 27-7, 2nd place conference, Sweet 16
I'd say pretty comparable.


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Technical terms and abbreviations used on skyguide's website.
Reports on accidents or incidents involving Swiss aviation are investigated by this body.
Anti-collision system on board aircraft. It is activated when two aircraft fail to respect separation minima. (–> RA, TA, TCAS)
Responsible for the safe flow of traffic along airways (–> En-route) and in certain portions of terminal control areas (–> APP). Significant horizontal and vertical growth in the areas to be controlled requires subdivision into various sectors of activity, either geographically or according to altitude, depending on traffic density.
Skyguide's military ATCOs based in the ADDC in Dübendorf are responsible for a variety of tasks: determining the general situation of airspace, airspace security, training formation flights for air forces (air defence) and providing ATC for all civil and military aircraft entrusted to it outside of the control area of military aerodromes. From an organisational standpoint, the fact that military ATC services are provided by a civil enterprise is unique in the West. (–> Integration)
An aircraft-mounted location system currently undergoing trials for use in European airspace. Each aircraft continually transmits its own position to ground stations via satellite in order to provide an overall picture of current airspace use.
From the control tower (–> TWR) with its extended field of vision, the ADC issues clearance to start engines, to take off or to land, etc. It directs taxiing aircraft and manages airborne traffic in the immediate vicinity of the airport.
Used to provide administrative information which does not involve restrictions on aviation, for example, verification data for the awarding of a pilot's licence, etc.
Air traffic control there is handled by skyguide. (www.gva.ch) (–> Geneva Cointrin)
In accordance with Eurocontrol recommendations, AIM handles the ever-increasing aviation information flow. As an enlarged redefinition of AIS (–> AIS/AIM), AIM allows for the provision of homogeneous, standardised and efficient digital information during all flight phases and for all European services involved. (aim(at)skyguide.ch)
Basic document for pilots, ATCOs, airlines, airports, etc. used to prepare and ensure safe flight operations. It contains the most important statistical data and aeronautical charts for aviation. The Swiss AIP is published by skyguide.
Publication requests:
AIP Coordination Center for AIP amendements can be reached via e-mail at datacoordination(at)skyguide.ch or by phone +41 22 417 44 28.
Open during office hours.
AIP Helpdesk:
AIP Services
P.O. Box 23
CH-8620 Wangen bei Dübendorf
E-mail aip(at)skyguide.ch
Phone +41 43 931 61 68
Fax +41 43 931 61 59
Open during office hours.
A situation in which the separation minima required between in-flight aircraft for safe operations are not respected. (–> ATIR)
A three-dimensional space criss-crossed by airways. In keeping with ICAO rules, worldwide airspace is subdivided into various classes. The provision of air traffic control is defined for each class, together with the applicable flight rules (–> DELTA, UAC). A distinction is made between civil and military airspace; each of these is primarily reserved for one user group. Since integration, skyguide manages all of Swiss and some foreign delegated airspace, and in so doing improves both flexibility of use and capacity.
A system of management which takes into account user needs and optimises the use of airspace by improving its structure and by designating airways and specifying the ATM procedures to be followed.
A collective term for all the services provided to ensure the safe, orderly and cost-effective flow of air traffic through controlled airspace and to make sure that the separation minima between aircraft are respected. It is subdivided into aerodrome control (–> TWR), approach or terminal control (–> APP) and area control (–> ACC).
Manages and monitors, from the airport of take-off to that of landing, all of the aircraft present in the portion of airspace for which he or she is responsible. Skyguide employs about 450 civil ATCOs and 90 military ATCOs. The profession of ATCO is open to both men and women. (–> STC)
Service unit of ATC operations, the goal of which is to organise air traffic safely, smoothly and cost-effectively. Handles Airspace Management and ATC procedures.
The airways in which controlled flights fly are internationally agreed and represented by geographic coordinates. These coordinates are entered into the FMS and help pilots to find their way. (–> Waypoint, Reporting point)
Central office providing information and advice to flight crews, airlines and general aviation. Receives data (–> Dynamic data, Static data) necessary to ensure the safe and orderly flow of traffic, and processes and transmits such data. Examples include airspace restrictions, weather information, NOTAMs, overflight or approach clearance, etc. Advises the flight crew or airline before the flight and assists both air traffic control and pertinent ground services. Skyguide operates an AIS and an ARO at Wangen bei Dübendorf
AIS/AIM Services Switzerland
P.O. Box 23
CH-8602 Wangen bei Dübendorf
E-mail aim.helpdesk(at)skyguide.ch
German/English: tel +41 43 931 6161, fax +41 43 931 6219
French/English: tel +41 43 931 6203, fax +41 43 931 6219
Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Skyguide-operated alert system which informs all the relevant services if an aircraft is in distress (–> Search and Rescue). ALRS is guaranteed by skyguide for all flights (–> IFR, VFR) which have filed a flight plan, or any other flights of which ATC services are apprised.
Military airfield, centre of competence and main basis for military helicopters in Switzerland.
6055 Alpnach-Dorf
Phone +41 41 672 55 11
Fax +41 41 670 13 77
A selfbriefing facility in the form of an interactive computer terminal for general aviation flight crews which is located at aerodromes and is developed and maintained by skyguide. Pilots may file their flight plan at any time (–> ARO) and receive weather and ATC information.
There are two kinds of ANSE. The ANSEs at the ACC provide assistance to air traffic controllers in tactical and pre-tactical control operations. They receive, process and transmit notification of planned flights, update flight plan data and print them on flight progress strips ; they are also responsible for determining time-slots (–> Slot). The ANSEs at the AIS issue and evaluate data necessary for flight operations.
Fournisseur de services de la navigation aérienne. Skyguide est le seul ANSP de Suisse.
Directs flights arriving at and departing from an airport in a specific area of the control zone (–> CTR) and of the terminal control area, which is usually within a 50 km radius of the airport
There are standardised take-off and landing procedures (–> SID, STAR) at airports and aerodromes equipped to authorise IFR traffic. These procedures have been developed jointly by skyguide and the airport operator to ensure maximum safety and improved traffic flow, as well as to reduce noise pollution. The procedures are verified and approved by FOCA.
Coordinates traffic on the tarmac (parking strips and taxiways) and assigns parking stands to aircraft. This is the responsibility of the airport operator.
European network of air routes defined by Eurocontrol through its members.
Skyguide counter where pilots can file flight plans and fligh plan associated messages. The ARO is an important information platform for safety-related data. It functions in a similar manner to the AIS .
ARO Zurich
P.O. Box 23
8602 Wangen bei Dübendorf
E-mail aim.helpdesk(at)skyguide.ch
Phone +41 43 913 61 61
Fax +41 43 931 62 19
Hours of operation: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
System for processing radar data developed by Eurocontrol. It calculates an overall radar image on the basis of position references provided by several radar inputs. ARTAS enables the radar displays used by skyguide's air traffic controllers to be renewed every 4 seconds.
Skyguide's Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) is the central source of information and advice for flight crews, air transport operators and other airspace users. The AIM Service Center or ASC is responsible for procuring, processing and disseminating the static and dynamic data – airspace restrictions, meteorological conditions, notices to airmen (NOTAMs), overflight and landing clearances and so on – that are so essential to ensuring safe, smooth and orderly air traffic flows. To its customers, skyguide serves as a single point of contact for these services, providing state-of-the-art call- centre facilities 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The ASC is also responsible for correctly transmitting and distributing flight plan data to all the relevant services along a flight's intended route, especially those beyond European airspace; and it further provides optimum customer support through its help desk functions and by offering individual assistance and advice. (–> AIM, AIS)
Traffic surveillance and guidance system on taxiways. Especially important at airports in the event of low visibility. ATC Air Traffic Control
Management of traffic flow and of capacity are two key operational processes. Traffic flow must be adapted to available capacity in order to increase the safety and cost-effectiveness of air traffic. (–> CFMU, Slot)
A report drawn up by the air traffic controller and/or the pilot after two aircraft do not respect separation minima (–> AIRPROX). All ATIRs are collected and analysed in minute detail both by skyguide and by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (–> AAIB).
Technician / engineer who looks after the maintenance and development of the many technical systems used in air navigation services. (ATSEP webpage)


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When using Push's Melodic Step Sequencer, if you choose the "In Key" scales option, the sequencer will display only pitches available in the current scale.
This means that if you have created a MIDI Clip containing notes that are not part of the currently selected scale, they will not be shown in the sequencer.
To show these notes so that you can edit them via the Melodic Step Sequencer, you should revert to the scale the Clip was composed in, or switch the Scales option to "Chromatic".
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Recap: 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' - 'Leis and Lies in Lanai'
Last week being the White Party Uninvitation Debacle on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," we obviously have a few loose ends to tie up before we can indulge in the carefree Hawaiian vacation to which Taylor and Russell can also consider themselves uninvited. Really, I think everyone is probably a bit relieved that Russell started tossing around the lawsuit threats that made him and Taylor persona non grata, because no one wanted that big ol' buzzkill trying to make awkward small talk with them or, worse, taking off his shirt on the beach and scaring off the dolphins.
Lucky us, we get to ride along with Taylor and Russell in the limo ride away from the white party. Russell suggests that they head back to Vegas with a forced enthusiasm that makes Taylor purse her enormous lips in such a way that they look like a belching sea cucumber. Russell tells her that Camille should have called him to discuss his e-mail, which would have resolved everything so easily! Taylor thinks maybe he shouldn't have sent an e-mail in which he threatened to sue her. Russell counters that Camille shouldn't have lied. She told an out-and-out lie, he says, hoping the camera man is shooting a close-up to see how sincere he is! In a voice over we hear Taylor tell us that, while she thinks Camille exaggerated (thought I don't think she did), she didn't lie. She doesn't tell Russell that, however, because he'd probably slug her.
Back at the party, Kyle sniffles and eats a Fatburger and finally does what she does best -- shows off her moves on the dance floor. Adrienne seems angry with Taylor, while Lisa (having just become BFFs with the girl), tries to make weak, peeping sounds in her defense. Dana takes the opportunity to let everyone know that she stands by her women, and if her girl says she's getting beat, that means she's getting beat! Because she's a true and loyal friend! Who is really, really desperate to be accepted by the housewives! Please, please, be my friend! I'll beat people up for you and everything!
Lisa fills in Kim on Taylor being kicked out, which thrills Kim to no end. Hey, someone else is the problem and not her! Whoot! Oh, Kim, you're such an empathetic little buttercup.
To celebrate this unexpected turn of events, Kim and Ken hit the dance floor and slobber all over one another. Kyle watches in horror, but Kyle thinks she's simply jealous that she and Ken are VERY VERY HAPPY and dominating the dance floor! Yes, Kim, everyone wishes they could date a guy who looks like he breaks kneecaps for a living. You're a lucky duck.
After the party, it's time for more fun! The gang gets packed for Hawaii. Sadly, Lisa informs Ken (her Ken -- can't Kim call hers by a nickname? You know, like Johnny Rickets or Bonebreak Tony or whatever?) that Giggy can't go to Hawaii. I'm not sure why not, but probably because he'd have to be put into a dog carrier, and we all know full well that Giggy is not a dog but a tiny human who wears baby clothes and sleeps a lot. Ken is very sad, as Giggy is already dressed in his little Hawaiian shirt, ready to go. I'd argue that Giggy doesn't know where he is or what a Hawaiian shirt is, but why shatter Ken's illusion?
Lisa's a little upset that Brandi will be joining them on the trip to Hawaii, as she has been palsy with Cedric. Oh, and Cedric? Ken ran into him and Cedric informed him he's become a life coach for a famous interior designer. Which probably means he's hanging around the restaurant at Ikea to give people advice in exchange for their leftover meatballs.
But, back to the other Ken, aka Bonebreak Tony. I just like that so I'm sticking with it. Anyway, Kim is coming and guess who she's bringing? Yup, Bonebreak Tony. That is, if they can both get it together to get on a plane. Kyle calls her from the airport and learns that Kim can't find her passport, which she needs because he driver's license is expired. Brandi has her fingers crossed that Kim just doesn't show up at all, and that seems entirely possible. Everyone sighs, as they're used to Kim being the flakiest corn flake in the bowl, but Kyle seems DEEPLY HURT and HORRIBLY SURPRISED that this has happened. Again. Really?
Having recovered from her white party uninvitation, Taylor goes to se Dr. Sophy. He doesn't understand why Russell didn't apologize after they got kicked out, as it was his actions which had damaged her relationships with the other housewives. Taylor doesn't know, but she has learned something since the party -- she read the e-mail he sent Camille and was mortified. It was just as nasty and threatening as Adrienne had implied, apparently, and and she was furious with Russell for his lack of self-control. Dr. Sophy tells Taylor she needs to understand her friends' frustration. Oh, she does. Dr. Sophy asks if she wants to do crisis management for the rest of her life just to keep a man. I would also point out a pretty scary, dorky looking man at that, but Dr. Sophy has to keep things professional, I supposed. Still, he points out that it's time for a tough decision. Man, it's BEEN time.
While Taylor is making fish lips at Dr. Sophy as she ponders a Russell-free future, everyone else is on their way to Hawaii. Lots of leis, lots of drinks, lots of Kyle pouting. She wishes Taylor could be there, and what's with her wacky sister? She calls Kim again and we learn Kim will definitely be on a later flight. The same flight Paul will be taking. Lucky Paul!
Camille drinks something called 16 ounces of freedom, though she informs everyone that she would like eight inches of freedom. I think Camille has either been single too long, was married to Kelsey Grammer too long, or both.
Kyle, who can't just relax and have a good time when she can worry about Kim, talks about her frustrations with Lisa. Lisa suggests that Kim seems happy now that she's with Ken. Kyle scowls. She knows her sister, and she's not happy! Dammit!
Brandi is apparently a nervous flyer. In fact, she used to Roofie herself, but now that's illegal. Still, Xanax and alcohol renders you unfit to drive, walk or keep your mouth shut, and that's good enough for her. I have to wonder how many little magic pills she took, because even after they land, clean up, change clothes and get together for drinks, she's still talking about how she probably needs to be scraped off the ceiling. Plus, she starts pawing at Lisa's Ken, which makes me think she's REALLY wasted.
Still, wasted Brandi is plenty of fun, as she seems to offend Lisa's sensibilities, plus she says Bonebreak Tony looks like a gay bull mastiff. Which is, to Brandi's credit, a pretty dead on description. Still, Kyle thinks that's so rude! Only she can insult Bonebreak!
The next day, Paul arrives at the hotel as planned. He hopes to make some sweet, sweet romance with Adrienne. She just misses the kids. She's lonely. Yes, Adrienne knows how to make her man feel important! Realizing he'll have to make some sweet, sweet romance to a dolphin if he wants to get lucky in Hawaii, Paul changes the subject. He thinks Kim missed the flight to Lanai. Of course she did!
It's time for a relaxing day by the pool, which means Camille and Brandi shimmy into bikinis and ask pool boys to spray them with water. Lisa and Ken join them, and Lisa, who wears a demure cover-up, is completely grossed out by Brandi's teensy butt floss bikini. I'm grossed out by the fact she looks like a very pale Ethiopian refugee whose starvation level has started to eat away at muscles and internal organs, but okay. Ken is taken with the bikini. Lisa is not thrilled with Ken, and I can't blame her.
Finally, everyone goes down to the beach, where Kyle is fuming about Kim and Mauricio is trying to have a happy damn birthday. Boy, he must be thrilled that his entire celebration is centered around his sister-in-law and her inability to get anywhere on time ever!
To make things more exciting, Taylor calls to announce her marriage is over. Russell is moving out over the weekend. They're going to break up in a "nice" way and try to be the best co-parents they can be. Which, I guess, means Russell will try not to beat Taylor but will let his lawyers do the dirty work for him. Kyle assures her she's better off. Lisa tells her not to fight, which is a nice way of saying "piss him off now and he might kill you." Taylor isn't fighting. She feels so at peace!
Lisa feels relieved for Taylor, but she feels guilty sitting on a beach. I think Lisa should just be happy she's not in the middle of someone else's drama for once. Kyle hopes Taylor left for good, though she says this in such a way I get the impression she doesn't really believe it. Unfortunately, we know how this story ends, so let's just say we all know this separation is pretty damn permanent.
Next week, we get to see beautiful scenery in Lanai and Kyle and Kim shrieking at one another. Happy birthday, Mauricio!
Why do you think Kim is always late? Were you surprised by Taylor's decision to leave Russell? What did you think of Brandi's behavior?


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Vermont environmental officials say the overhaul of the storm-damaged Waterbury State Office Complex is going well.
One of the hardest hit buildings had much of its building weight diverted for reuse and recycling.
Trey Martin, an attorney for the Department of Environmental Conservation, says that the Department of Buildings and General Services' active reusing and recycling of materials during the Waterbury complex overhaul can serve as a model for other state projects.
The state hopes to meet high certified environmental standards for the updated buildings.
The renovation was required because of significant damages sustained from Tropical Storm Irene.


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Update: 2013's old news. Check out the Best GMAT Books and Resources of 2014 and the Best MBA Admissions Resources for up-to-date info!
Here's the good, the bad, and the ugly of the GMAT books on the market in 2013. Not all of these are new. In fact most of them aren't, but that's okay. There's plenty out there that will help you on the GMAT, but be wary, there's quite a bit of chaff to separate from the wheat. Follow the links to get detailed reviews of any book or topic.
GMAT book reviews – the GOOD
My good friend Chris has reviewed the best GMAT resources. These include the Manhattan GMAT books (MGMAT), which are some of the finest GMAT study sources in print, and of course, the OG13, which every prospective GMAT test-taker should own.
GMAT book reviews – limbo
In our view, the Kaplan GMAT 800, 8th edition and Kaplan New GMAT Premier 2013 books certainly do not deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as MGMAT and the other good sources, but they're not nearly as atrocious as the ones we will meet below. Thus, we have created a special limbo zone expressly for these two books.
Also earning a shelf in limbo are the two NOVA math books, the GMAT Math Bible and the GMAT Math Prep Course. These are not for everybody, but if you're a math nerd who already has exhausted other GMAT Math practice question sources, and you're just looking for a truckload of math problems to practice, either of these books is wonderful.
GMAT book reviews – the BAD
Both the Peterson's Master the GMAT 2013 and the Princeton Review Cracking the GMAT 2012 are books that don't have too much to recommend them. From our point of view, it would disastrous if you made either one of these your sole source of preparation, and even as a supplement to another main source, neither one of these contributes much new that would be valuable.
GMAT book reviews – the UGLY
Run away! Run away! These two are the bottom of the barrel —- if you are given either of these books for free, give it away without opening it! The first is the Barron's GMAT 16th Edition —- a surprising failure from an otherwise trusted name in test review. Barrons — not bad at all for the SAT, but an unmitigated disaster for the GMAT. The other is the GMAT for Dummies. This 2006 book is woefully out of date — it doesn't even know that the Integrated Reasoning section exists! If this book were totally up-to-date, it would land in the "Bad" category, but the combination of mediocre material and half-a-decade behind the test — that combination lands it at the bottom of our list.
There's a lot to sift through when searching for the right study materials. Do you have any experiences you would like to share about any of these books? Any questions? Please let us know in the comments section below!


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To the Editor:
The point of this essay is to encourage all residents to treat each other with courtesy and consideration, and to not let personal biases or frustrations intrude when engaging in the School Warrant on Article 1. We all know or should know how passionately the younger population is mostly in favor of the passing of Article 1. What we do not know is the position the vast majority of the population will take when they go to the polls.
Everyone will be impacted by the passing of Article 1 whether they are homeowners and business owners who will pay significantly more in taxes or tenants who will see their rents increase. Residents on water and sewer will already see additional increases in the costs to live here when the new treatment plant is built and we all will be further impacted by other needs like the associated cost of the upgrades to our elementary school and historical annual increases to the schools operating budget. It is a fact there are many residence in this town who are struggling to keep their head above water and many of these are senior citizens, mostly on fixed incomes.
Our superintendent is meeting with the senior citizens at the Sunrise Sunset on March 4. I am reminded of the story that went around many years ago when an employee at the Sanford Mills went to the owner and said, "Mr. Owner I am having a hard time taking care of my wife and 10 children on $45 a week and I need a raise." To which the owner replied: "You know what your problem is, you're living to high."
When the seniors ask Dr. Hayes how will the majority of people in our small town afford to build a new school. I hope he will have a better response.
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News 12 at 11 o'clock / Tuesday, July 30, 2013
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW) -- With just one week of summer vacation left for 12-year-old Caroline Jackson, she's taking advantage of all the free time she's got.
One of her favorite pastimes? Talking with her friends on Twitter and Facebook.
"You get to see what your friends post on it and some cool stuff and you can get updates and stuff," Jackson said.
Now, there's another friend her parents will approve of her connecting with: Columbia County Schools.
"We're just excited and we hope that our public will take advantage of Facebook and Twitter," said Superintendent Sandra Carraway, Ph.D.
The school district is plugging in to social media just in time for the upcoming school year by starting a Facebook page and a Twitter page.
"It's a wonderful tool for communicating," Carraway said. "And so we want to take every step we can to help keep our public as informed as possible."
Carraway says she and her staff made the decision so parents could have more ways to stay in touch and in the know.
"For example, if we had inclement weather and we needed to inform our community of late openings or no school at all, this is just another way of reaching everyone in every possible way," she explained.
Although both sites have been up for years, Carraway says the decision wasn't made lightly.
"We've looked at it over time, but Facebook and Twitter, unfortunately, can be seen as negative, especially among young people," she said.
Now, one person closely monitors both pages, along with support from the entire staff to make sure the site stays safe for parents, teachers and students.
And they've already got one more friend and follower.
"I will definitely get on there and follow Columbia County Schools," Jackson said.
Click here to connect with the school district on Facebook.
Click here to follow Columbia County Schools on Twitter @columbiageorgia.


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Unloading His Books, but Not His Conscience
By FRED BERNSTEIN
Published: April 11, 2002
A FEW weeks ago a friend carried a pile of dusty volumes to the Strand, the used-book store in Greenwich Village, to trade clutter for cash. "I would never do that," I thought snootily, as I pictured him haggling over the value of a dog-eared copy of "The Internet for Dummies."
And then I logged on to Amazon.com ( news/quote ) to buy a book and was startled to see: "Fred A. Bernstein, make $436.32. Sell your past purchases at Amazon.com today!" In an audacious gambit to expand its marketplace, Amazon has not only become a broker of used books but has also found a way to prime the pump: encouraging people who bought books on Amazon to resell them.
The $436.32 represented my potential take from the 25 books I had bought on Amazon since last July; Amazon's computer sees every one of those not just as a past sale but also as a future resale. I was intrigued. Perhaps I could do what my friend had done — pick up some extra money, make space on my shelves — without lifting a finger.
But as a book lover, I had misgivings, and it turns out I was not alone. This week, the Authors Guild protested Amazon's recycling program by asking its 8,200 members to remove links to Amazon from their Web sites. Authors, who are generally paid a commission for every book that publishers sell, make no money on resales. Letty Cottin Pogrebin, past president of the guild, said that Amazon's practice was "threatening the industry's ecological balance."
The very day that "China Dawn," a book about the Internet revolution in China, went on sale last month, Amazon was offering used copies (at a substantial discount) almost as prominently as new ones. "Either there are a lot of speed readers out there," said the author, David Sheff, "or people are selling advance copies."
An Amazon spokesman, Bill Curry, countered that the system was a boon for everyone in the book business. "Being able to sell books used is like being able to trade in your used car," he said. "If you couldn't get rid of your used car, what would happen to new-car sales?"
Curious to see how this marketplace functioned, I decided to list a few books on Amazon. But first, I thought, I would take them to the Strand to see the old system at work.
I chose four books. One was a gift that I knew I would never get around to reading, "The Complete Works of Isaac Babel," by the short-story writer executed in the Soviet Union in 1940; it was still shrink-wrapped. Another was "Santiago Calatrava," a photo book about the Spanish architect. There were two paperbacks: Christopher Bollas's "Becoming a Character: Psychoanalysis and Self-Experience," bought for a course I took, and Edward Lazarus's Supreme Court memoir, "Closed Chambers," which I had skimmed. All were in excellent condition; the cover prices totaled $101.95.
It was a sunny Saturday, so I put the four books in my backpack and rode my bike across town to the Strand. There, I was directed to stand under a "Sell Books Here" sign (a primitive version of Amazon's "Sell Your Stuff" button). In front of me several people were unloading books on a counter. One had about 50 volumes, for which the clerk offered him $125. "Are you sure you can't do better?" he asked, in a refrain I would hear over and over again. No, came the answer. He took his $125, in cash.
When it was my turn, the man behind the counter took a few seconds to appraise my books. "Thirty dollars," he told me. I asked for a breakdown. "I'm tired," he replied, but he complied: $15 for the Babel, $10 for the Calatrava and $2.50 each for the softcovers.
I thanked him, told him I would think about it and took my books home. I logged on to Amazon and clicked on "Sell Your Stuff." Listing a book, which Amazon said would take 60 seconds, took even less: for each book, all I had to do was click on an Amazon icon or type in the I.S.B.N. number found in the book. Then I had to choose a condition — new, like new, very good, etc. — from a menu, and finally, set a price.
In each case Amazon made a recommendation based on the price of the book and its condition. It suggested $30 for the Babel, $24 for the Calatrava, $10 for the Lazarus and $7.04 for the Bollas — a total of more than $70. On each book, Amazon would take a commission of 99 cents plus 15 percent of the sale price, bringing my possible take to just over $56 — or about twice what I had been offered by the Strand. I accepted the recommendations (going to $7.05 for the Bollas, just to be sly), clicked a few more times and waited. Soon I had four pieces of e-mail confirming my listings.
But then I got a message with real news: the Babel had been sold, less than four hours after I listed it. Amazon had deposited the money in my online account: the $30 plus a $2.23 shipping allowance paid by the customer, less the commissions of $5.49. Amazon promised to transfer the $26.74 balance to my checking account within 14 days; all I had to do was provide my account number.
And so that Monday I slipped the book into an 85-cent padded envelope and took it to the post office, where I mailed it for $2.03 — less than Amazon had predicted. I had thought of just putting seven stamps on the envelope and dropping it in a mailbox, but I'm glad I didn't. It turns out that the book's buyer — whose address was a military post office box and the ZIP code 09175 — was overseas, and I had to fill out a customs form.


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This being the case, who should the Nizam's money go to.
The seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan was the fifth richest man to ever walk on the world, as per the Forbes list of 2008.
This being the case, who should the Nizam's money go to.
The seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Osman Ali Khan was the fifth richest man to ever walk on the world, as per the Forbes list of 2008.
The Nizam's worth has been estimated by Forbes to be around $210.8 billion, if his riches are adjusted to the present value of the dollar. The world's richest man living, Bill Gates pales in comparison, as he is worth only $56 billion!
At the peak of his "earning" period in 1936, Osman Ali Khan's worth was estimated to be $2 billion. This was when the Nizam had completed a quarter century as the ruler of Hyderabad state and tales of his riches had travelled far and wide.
So much so that the Time magazine did a cover story on him in 1937 dubbing him as the richest man in the world and talked of the fabulous collections of diamonds, rubies, sapphires, pearls and other gems in his possession.
The Nizam's riches included the 185-carat Jacob diamond that was casually used as a paperweight by him. Described as "miserly" much of the Nizam's fabulous riches remained in trunks in the godown of his King Kothi palace.
Newspapers like New York Times which had deputed their representatives to witness the celebration of Nizam's twenty five years on the throne estimated that the combined riches of Henry Ford and his son was less than half the value of the jewels possessed by Mir Osman Ali Khan.
How Did He Become So Rich?
Mir Osman Ali Khan, who had been conferred the title of His Exalted Highness by the British the only Indian prince to be given this status, presided over Hyderabad state which at that time sprawled across 2,23,000 square km or the present size of Great Britain.
His territories spread over present day Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra and what is interesting is that his private estates (jagirs, also called sarf-i-khas land) accounted for a significant 30 per cent of this land mass.
Duncan McKenzie, the English resident in 1936 estimated that (because of his large land holdings) the Nizam's annual income was 19.5 per cent of the gross revenues and 27.3 per cent of the net revenues of the state.
Other than this the Nizam was entitled as per the scheme of things for customs revenue from Hyderabad city and surrounding tracts. He also drew money from diwani or state funds, corresponding to a civil list.


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Review: 'Getaway' sends Ethan Hawke, Selena Gomez on a road to nowhere
Thanks to the improbable success of the "Fast & Furious" franchise, car chase movies are apparently back in vogue. That's still no explanation for "Getaway," a laughably terrible grindhouse thriller masquerading as a "major" motion picture. This is a film that goes to the trouble of staging a certifiably insane amount of car crashes, wrecks, stunts and tricks and then buries them under a hyperactive visual style that ensures audiences can't see a damn thing. It's destruction porn run amok -- not so much a movie as a 90-minute headache.
There's a plot here, technically, but it's really just an excuse for vehicular mayhem. Retired racer Brent Magna (Ethan Hawke) discovers that his wife has been kidnapped and will be killed if he doesn't follow every instruction from a shadowy villain (Jon Voight) who communicates only by phone. It begins with stealing a tricked out muscle car and Magna has a long night ahead racing through the streets of Bulgaria and causing chaos wherever he goes. He also picks up an unexpected passenger in the car's owner (Selena Gomez), a feisty teen known only as "The Kid" who has a way with computers (and figuring out evil plots).
Director Courtney Solomon has already left an indelible mark in the field of epically bad cinema with 2000's "Dungeons and Dragons" and 2005's "An American Haunting," but mostly he's produced a lot of B-to-Z-grade horror and action films through his After Dark banner. "Getaway" is a joint venture with Joel Silver's Dark Castle Entertainment, and the final Dark Castle film to be released by Warner Bros. (they've got to be thrilled to turn the schlock house over to Universal). But even veterans of trash cinema can do better than this.
Solomon has constructed "Getaway" as an action drama entirely at odds with itself. By banishing CGI and executing all the car stunts practically, he raises expectations for a gritty, grounded thriller. But everything that happens in the script credited to first-timers Sean Finegan and Gregg Maxwell Parker is so nonsensical it might as well take place on another planet. Gomez's character can hack into any computer system with a few swipes on her iPad, and trick Voight's all-knowing and all-seeing villain at her convenience. Hawke's car survives every collision (and multiple explosions) with barely a scratch and evades any attempt at capture (even after he's done untold damage and probably killed a few people, the local police seem remarkably reluctant to take him or the car out). And despite the endless damage, it's all bloodless enough to earn a PG-13 rating.
It would be easier to overlook the ludicrous details if "Getaway" delivered real thrills or escapist fun. But instead of following in the lean mean chase film tradition, Solomon goes overboard with the footage he caught utilizing a reported 18 to 42 cameras per scene. With so many angles to choose from, there's rarely a section of film that lasts longer than a few seconds. There's no enjoyment to watching a chase scene when you have no idea where the characters (or cars) actually are or what they're doing. A single bravura unbroken shot late in the film captured from the hood of the car illustrates the difference perfectly, but it's a sad one-off better viewed down the road as a YouTube clip.
In the midst of all the pandemonium, the film does press pause a few times to allow Hawke and Gomez to emote. That's welcome in the case of Hawke, who delivers a credible, vulnerable performance much better than the movie deserves (and much better than he provided in his other summer B-movie, "The Purge"). It's less welcome for Gomez, who could've dialed back the character's obnoxious snark -- though it's hard to blame any actor for anything that doesn't work under these conditions.


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All Sorts of Weird Stuff offers news and information about George R.R. Martin, in particular about his A Song of Ice and Fire series.
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Another announcement that came by way of George's "Not a Blog" is the news that renowned fantasy artist (one of the "Big Three" Tolkien artists, alongside Alan Lee and John Howe) Ted Nasmith has signed on to illustrate the new, Subterranean Press limited edition of A Game of Thrones. Nasmith, of course, illustrated the gorgeous 2011 calendar, and will be providing illustrations for The World of Ice and Fire guide book that we are co-authoring with George.
Having helped Mr. Nasmith a little bit with research for the calendar, we know he's going to do an amazing job realizing some of the scenes and locations from the novel. We're particularly hopeful that we'll get a glimpse of Pentos, Vaes Dothrak, and the Mountains of the Moon in his depictions.
George's post explains the long history of the limited editions of his novels, including the start with Meisha Merlin until its bankruptcy and their being picked up by Subterranean Press. It's an interesting read, and shows off a bit of the art along the way.
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Erta ale- Danakil Depression
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This photo was taken almost 2 months ago at the Danakil Depression, mount Arta ale, Ethiopia. After 3 very hot days in 47 degreas and a long walk up to the crater we arrived to the volcano. Well, i've been in many places around the world and i think that it was the most powerful, breath taking, amazing view that i have felt,smelled,touched, or seen.
Location: Mount Arta ale, Danakil depression, Ethiopia.
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Characteristics: Cameron Hughes is an American négociant renowned for wines of excellent quality that don't break the bank. This set features three sensational California Cabernets brimming with fruit, subtle oak and muscular tannins—the perfect combination for chocolates that range from hazelnut to raspberry, fleur de sel to Kona coffee. This is the best one-click gift for the red wine and chocolate lover we've seen in a while.
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Overview: A defined benefit (DB) plan is a pension plan that provides a specific, determinable benefit upon retirement or other termination of employment. While these plans guarantee employees a certain benefit upon retirement, how much an employee receives usually depends on factors such as age, salary and years of service. DB plans are typically funded by the employer, although some plans call for employee contributions as well.
Benefits under a DB plan are based on the formula specified in the plan document. In general, the amount of the benefit will accrue for each year of employment, either as a flat dollar amount for each year worked, or as a specified percentage of compensation. Benefit formulas are typically based on years of service, a combination of earnings and years of service or a percentage of contributions. Common examples of benefit formulas that can be used are: (i) unit benefit formula; (ii) final average pay formula; and (iii) career average pay formula.
The employer bears the risk for DB plans and is responsible for ensuring that sufficient funds will be available for retirement payments. DB plans are usually insured by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). Employers pay a per participant insurance premium on an annual basis. If the plan in underfunded, the employer pays an additional variable rate premium.
Author: Tracy Morley, SPHR, Legal Editor
Updated to reflect IRS guidance issued in July 2016 on the modified determination letter program.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the tax year 2016 cost-of-living adjustments affecting dollar limitations on benefits and contributions under qualified retirement plans and other inflation-adjusted amounts. The pension plan limitations will not change for 2016 because the increase in the cost-of-living index did not meet the statutory thresholds that trigger their adjustment
Notice 2012-76 should be used by plan sponsors and practitioners submitting determination letter applications from February 1, 2013, through January 31, 2014.
Employment glossary definition of Defined Benefit Plan.
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On Monday 23 November 2009 the second Design by Fire Café will take place. Design by Fire Café is an informal gathering for (interaction) designers organized by IxDA Nederland. Each café will feature a short, inspiring presentation as a starter for discussion and chat.
Froukje Sleeswijk Visser is our guest speaker on Monday 23 November. During her PhD research Froukje developed a set of guidelines to translate the outcome of user experience research into useful input for a design process. The underlying theoretical model indicates how to attain the three main qualities (empathy, inspiration and commitment). This Design by Fire Café Froukje will present a case to clarify her model. The boundary between product design and service design will be one of the topics in the discussion following the presentation.
Froukje Sleeswijk Visser studied Industrial Design Engineering at the Delft Technical University. In 2009 she got her PhD at that same faculty. Since 2006 Froukje conducts inspiring user research and concept development from within her company ContextQueen (http://www.contextqueen.nl/).
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Anatomical localization, gene expression profiling and functional characterization of adult human neck brown fat.
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The imbalance between energy intake and expenditure is the underlying cause of the current obesity and diabetes pandemics. Central to these pathologies is the fat depot: white adipose tissue (WAT) stores excess calories, and brown adipose tissue (BAT) consumes fuel for thermogenesis using tissue-specific uncoupling protein 1 (UCP1). BAT was once thought to have a functional role in rodents and human infants only, but it has been recently shown that in response to mild cold exposure, adult human BAT consumes more glucose per gram than any other tissue. In addition to this nonshivering thermogenesis, human BAT may also combat weight gain by becoming more active in the setting of increased whole-body energy intake. This phenomenon of BAT-mediated diet-induced thermogenesis has been observed in rodents and suggests that activation of human BAT could be used as a safe treatment for obesity and metabolic dysregulation. In this study, we isolated anatomically defined neck fat from adult human volunteers and compared its gene expression, differentiation capacity and basal oxygen consumption to different mouse adipose depots. Although the properties of human neck fat vary substantially between individuals, some human samples share many similarities with classical, also called constitutive, rodent BAT.
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Yes, everyone will get to see the 88-second teaser in all its Apple hi-res glory on Friday.
The voice of Baymax talks about how he got the role and whether he'll be back.
20-year Disney vet Roy Conli talks about the new, first Disney-Marvel animated feature and what fans should expect on the Marvel animation front lo...
The first full trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron has leaked online, much to Disney's dismay.
Decorated Disney vets Don Hall & Chris Williams talk about Big Hero 6's "hybrid" audience and Williams' secret ambition to make a PUCK movie.
Find out what makes Harmonix's newest music game something new and magical right here.
Star Wars: Kanan is coming from one of the EPs of Rebels, who tells us more about this mysterious Cowboy Jedi's roots.
Find out more about Big Hero 6 and the secretive Tomorrowland at the first panel of the convention!
Star Wars Rebels is getting a second season, surprising no one - but one of its trio of all-star EPs is missing from the news.
Oscar Isaac talked just a little bit about Star Wars with EW, and we have the relevant bits here.
JJ Abrams and Zack Snyder are in the midst of a (joking) twitter war, and we get the benefit of a new look at the Millennium Falcon!
A report says Doctor Strange is filming next in Pinewood Studios, and will be on the 2016 slate for Marvel Studios.
A new TV Spot for BIG HERO 6 shows one of the other heroes in action, Super GoGo!
Walt Disney's first animated adaptation of a Marvel Comic gets no Marvel Comic of its own.
What's it like being the first to the new Disney era of Star Wars? Writer J.J. Miller Tells us about his novel, Star Wars: A New Dawn.
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Molyneux Buys Seat at Head of Blumont's Table
Singapore-listed resources investor Blumont Group, whose market value just fell nearly US$5 billion over two days of frantic trading, has named a new chairman: mining-industry veteran Alexander Molyneux.
A familiar figure to followers of Asia's resources scene, Mr. Molyneux will buy 135 million Blumont shares—about 5.2% of the company—at an indicative price of 40 Singapore cents (32 U.S. cents), Blumont said in a statement Tuesday. (Subject to adjustment, the price could fall anywhere between 20 and 60 Singapore cents, the company added.)
"What I saw was a company that was undervalued, and I took advantage of that opportunity," Mr. Molyneux told a news briefing. The share-price collapse presented an opening, he said. Blumont shares now trade at about 13 Singapore cents, down from a peak just a week ago at 2.54 Singapore dollars (US$2.04).
Blumont "is on the way to becoming Asia's BHP," Mr. Molyneux added—that is, an operator of mining assets rather than just an investor, like Australia-based resources giant BHP Billiton Ltd.
Under the deal, Mr. Molyneux, once chief executive of Mongolia-focused coal miner SouthGobi Resources, will become chairman once the purchase is complete, while Neo Kim Hock will move down a rung to deputy chairman.
Once a little-known Singaporean provider of sterilization services, Blumont pushed into mining and resources via a series of acquisitions and investments starting last December, and its shares took off: The price rose more than eightfold in the first nine months of the year, boosting its market value to S$6.6 billion (US$5.3 billion) from S$508 million.
But Friday and Monday the shares gave up 91% of their value as a small-cap bubble burst in Singapore, prompting the Singapore Exchange to order a one-day trading suspension in the stock and ban short selling and margin trading of it.
Mr. Molyneux told Tuesday's briefing that the plunge doesn't concern him, and that he could buy more of the stock in future. "We do believe the share price should go up, and it will go up," he said. Blumont, he added, won't hold any internal investigation into the price collapse.
Friday's share-price plunge killed a bid to buy out the Australian coal miner Cokal, a S$146 million deal to have been funded by issuing new shares at S$2.02 each, Thursday's closing price. Mr. Molyneux said Blumont will still pursue opportunities with Cokal, amid its plan to lend the Australian company US$8 million to finance its Indonesian operations.
Mr. Molyneux, a 38-year-old Australian who was once Citigroup's top metals and mining investment-banker for Asia Pacific, has had dealings with Blumont already. He's executive chairman of Celsius Coal, an Australia-listed coking-coal company that Blumont bought 11.5% of in March, and he's founder and executive chairman of, and largest shareholder in, Azarga Resources Ltd.—a Hong Kong-based uranium developer that was nearly 18% owned by Powerlite Ventures Ltd., which Blumont bought out in July for US$7.9 million.
Mr. Molyneux was dismissed as SouthGobi's CEO September 2012, after three years on the job, following the collapse of the company's sale to Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd. Analysts say the deal was hurt by Mongolia's resistance to foreign investment in its resources sector.
At the time, Mr. Molyneux said his dismissal was part of a shake-up by Rio Tinto PLC, which controlled SouthGobi's majority owner Ivanhoe Mines. Ivanhoe Mines has since been renamed Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd.
After leaving SouthGobi, Mr. Molyneux said he had plans to start a company focused on coal and uranium assets in Kyrgyzstan.
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Plano Mayor Dyer will not seek reelection
Plano Mayor Phil Dyer announced Monday that he will not seek re-election to a second term, meaning his time as mayor will end after the 2013 elections.
Dyer has served as mayor since 2009, presiding over the city as it, like most municipal governments across the state, dealt with limited resources and revenue. He has been involved in Plano government for years, serving on the City Council from 1999 to 2005 and on city boards boards before that.
His announcement was made at the end of Monday's regular council meeting. It marks the start of the 2013 campaign season for the city. In addition to the mayor's seat, three City Council seats — Place 2, Place 4 and Place 8 — will be on the ballot.
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Here's a taster of the things we picked up recently.
For starters there's a very nice wall mountable first aid tin – these are always popular – and this one has just the perfect amount of wear.
Moving onto tin number 2 ( with the 'private detective' decoration ). It's called 'The Inside Job' and originally contained a decorating kit – paintbrush, sponges, paint scrapers, sanding sheets etc. Inside job – geddit?
The 1950s wooden cabinet is a lovely little piece that we've put up for sale in Picture House Antiques.
Vintage drinking glasses like these are always sought after – especially when in perfect condition – and in complete sets.
These must have been put away in a cupboard about 50 years ago – to emerge, blinking into the daylight last week!
Although they've been superseded by modern technology, colourful typewriters like this have devoted fans. This Olympia model comes with its original leatherette carry case.
Another item that has more modern counterparts is this 1960s/70s hairdryer – and this one's a mobile model!
It's boxed & appears pretty much unused. It's Mary Quant style print cap is fab!
And finally – back to school with these chalkboards and teachers cane. The board on an easel would add a vintage touch to a nursery or child's bedroom – the old writing slate is great for hanging in a kitchen and writing your shopping list/reminders.


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AMERICANS ARE TAKING MORE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS than ever before. A recent survey by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists reveals that at least 51% of adults take two or more prescription medications each day, 46% take at least one, while more than a quarter take multiple meds daily. There are a number of factors at play, not the least of which is the fact that Americans are living longer, and there are more medications on the market. What's notable, however, is what the 1,000 ...
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County opens first Ramona Grasslands trail
By Karen Brainard
On a warm, sunny, slightly breezy Friday morning, June 3, hikers, equestrians, Ramona residents, county officials and staff, park rangers, and others gathered for the opening of the first trail in the Ramona Grasslands Preserve.
And there were many horses, too.
San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob and Dave Van Cleve, senior project director of The Nature Conservancy, were among those cutting the ribbon for the event.
Speaking to a crowd in the new parking area at the trailhead on Highland Valley Road near Archie Moore Road, Jacob said, "This land represents our true rural heritage."
"When we set aside lands like this for San Diegans to visit and enjoy wherever they live, we stay connected to that heritage," said Jacob. "And I think that's very, very important because that rural heritage is who we are and where we come from as a community."
The figure-eight, four-mile loop trail in the southwestern portion of the 3,500-acre grasslands preserve meanders through a variety of landscapes and ecosystems, such as grasslands, chaparral and oak woodlands.
The trail, Jacob said, winds through a 480-acre part of the preserve that is called the Oak Country area. It passes an agricultural pond, and provides a panoramic viewpoint that looks out across the preserve and the Santa Maria Valley.
Brian Albright, director of San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department, said the trail is "a great example of how we can preserve the environment and protect sensitive species and still offer the public a quiet place to get away to enjoy nature and to get some healthy outdoor exercise."
Albright noted that, when crews started construction on the trail about two years ago, they noticed the federally protected Stephens kangaroo rat (SKR). Construction was halted and an alternative home for the rats was created on three acres of the grasslands by the trailhead, Albright said. He pointed to an area he called the "checkerboard," which consists of thin low grass interspersed with dirt. Albright said the rats, which burrow in the ground, were relocated from the trail to that spot.
"It will be a thriving habitat for the SKR," he said.
According to Van Cleve, the grasslands are important to The Nature Conservancy because they connect nearby areas for wildlife.
The new trail is in an area of the preserve that was purchased jointly by The Nature Conservancy, which received $10 million in federal funds authorized by the Endangered Species Act, and the county, which contributed $1.6 million.
After the ribbon cutting, the gate was opened and horseback riders, hikers and bicyclists headed out on the new trail.


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A definition for structure of atomic scale systems is introduced which extends the typical crystallographic description to include elements of the total charge density. We argue that the mechanical properties of intermetallic alloys are related to this extended structure. These relationships have their origin in the nature of the charge redistribution accompanying strain. The direction of this charge redistribution is determined solely by the extended structure, while its magnitude can be correlated with a quantification of this extended structure. We demonstrate these facts by determining the extended structure and nature of the charge redistribution resulting from uniaxial strain for two alloys with the L10 structure: CuAu and TiAl. While these alloys share the same crystallographic structure, their extended structures are different, with CuAu possessing the same extended structure as the allotropic fcc metals while TiAl does not. These different extended structures give rise to different charge redistributions, which are argued to be related to the intrinsically ductile behavior of CuAu and the tendency for TiAl to fail transgranularly.
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HI said the Australian needs to be on the team bench in the largest interest of the squad.
London: Pressure from hockey officials eyeing the Olympic squad manager's position notwithstanding, physiologist David John is all set to be a part of the team bench during the Games here.
John's initial nomination as team manager had caused controversy in India as several hockey officials criticised the appointment of a foreigner to that position, prompting Hockey India to amend his status to "stand-in manager."
Hockey team officials Friday said placing exercise physiologist John on the team bench in place of a "decorative" manager is a professional decision in the largest interest of the squad.
They felt the controversy about a foreigner's appointment as manager was just a petty effort by some sports officials, who were angling for the manager's position that would place them in the spotlight.
Team officials, not wanting to be identified, said those opposing John's nomination as team official did not understand the practical aspect of the appointment as it allowed an extra professional on the team bench during the Olympic Games.
The protest within Hockey India's power structure forced the HI to appoint Clarence Lobo, one of the team's coaching staff, as the manager and downgraded John to his assistant's position. But that was just to silence the critics and spike protests.
Come Monday and John would be on the bench in India's opening Olympic match against former champions The Netherlands. He would take that slot as the team manager, but in fact would be assisting chief coach Michael Nobbs, who like John, is an Australian.


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Dallas retail real estate firm United Commercial Realty merges with global firm CBRE
After more than a year of talks, one of Texas' largest retail real estate firms has merged with an international company.
United Commercial Realty, a 27-year-old firm with substantial operations in North Texas and Austin, will become apart of CBRE Group Inc.'s U.S. retail property services platform.
The Dallas-based company will retain its top officers and operate under the name CBRE/UCR.
"We are now plugged into the best retail platform of any global firm," said UCR CEO Mickey Ashmore. "Working in the CBRE platform will make it easier on our brokers and make our clients lives' easier."
"This is a great evolution for us," Ashmore said. "When you sell your company and create a union like this you have to feel really, really good about it."
Ashmore said he first informally talked with CBRE about joining forces back in 2007. Then the recession hit and the process was halted.
In 2013 the two companies began to have more serious talks, he said.
"We looked at all the national companies," Ashmore said. "CBRE has an amazing retail platform but in Texas it is not as well known as in some other markets."
Mike Caffey, executive managing director of CBRE's Texas region, said his company focused on UCR as a way to grow its retail real estate operations in this area.
"This elevates us the number one position in the marketplace," Caffey said. "It's consistent with our strategy to grow our retail platform in Texas and the U.S.
"UCR has the best people and hands down the best leadership team."
CBRE's purchase of UCR comes just over a year after it purchased Philadelphia-based Fameco, another regional retail property firm.
"UCR is in many ways similar in terms of its strategy," said Anthony Buono, executive managing director of CBRE's Retail Services division. "It's a relatively fragmented industry we are in.
"Our clients are looking for uniformity and consistency, best practices and best people."
UCR brings about 125 people to its merger with CBRE.
The company manages about 8 million square feet of retail properties across the U.S. for institutional investors including Prudential Real Estate Investors, Deutsche Asset and Wealth Management, Invesco, Heitman and Miller Capital Advisory.
UCR is leasing agent for 20 million square feet of shopping centers nationally. The company currently represents over 200 retailers and restaurants, including Target, Capital One, Sprouts, Sur La Table, Victoria's Secret, Athleta, the Gap and Starbucks.
Ashmore will become vice chairman of retail services for CBRE, and will overseen CBRE's retail operations throughout the state of Texas.
UCR partner and asset management exec Scott Weaver will become a senior managing director in CBRE's asset services team.
UCR will continue to operate out of its headquarters on North Central Expressway which will be used to consolidate some professionals now working with CBRE. "We are going to try and expand our space," Ashmore said.
Jim Reid, president of CBRE's eastern U.S. division, said that 24 months ago the company got the go ahead from its board of directors to expand its retail property services.
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In her final home series of her Texas A&M-Corpus Christi softball career, Margo Hurdt came up big for the Islanders in the second game of the doubleheader against UT Arlington, belting a two-run home run to straight-away centerfield to give her team a 6-4 win. The Islanders split the doubleheader after losing game one to the Mavericks by a 5-3 score.
The Islanders are now 31-20 overall and 12-14 in the Southland this year. The Mavericks moved to 26-21 on the year, 16-11 in league play. Hurdt also picked up the win in the circle for the Islanders to improve to 4-2 on the season. Addie Tallman started game one for the Islanders and took the loss to move to 12-7 on the season.
"I think Margo is embracing this last weekend at home," said head coach Jake Schumann. "She had a real good two games I thought.
"To come in and shut them down in the circle and then come up in the right opportunity to win the ballgame is lucky but she cashed in on the opportunity."
After falling in the first game, the Islanders struggled to find a rhythm in the second game of the day as UT Arlington jumped out to a quick lead again, scoring two runs in the first, and one each in the second and fifth innings to take a 4-0 lead.
The Islanders put a run on the board in bottom of the sixth when Cassie Redman led the inning off with a walk and advanced to second on a Hannah Schwarz bunt. Caley Jeter loaded the bases with a single down the left field line with Hurdt coming to the plate. Hurdt hit a sacrifice fly to right field to score Redman and make it 4-1 in favor of the Mavericks. The Islanders were unable to get any more runs in the inning as they left the bases loaded on a strikeout to end the inning.
"Loading the bases has been frustrating all year because we don't do well driving in runners," said Schumann. "We should have won the first game and then we had an opportunity to win the second game earlier. It's just something we're going to have to get refocused on.
"It gets frustrating but when you win it, you forget about it a lot faster."
The Islanders made a furious comeback in the bottom of the seventh inning. Down to their final two outs, the Islanders scored three runs to knot it at 4-4 and send the game to extra innings. Lauren Sanders picked up a one-out single to start the rally while Redman singled down the left field line to put runners on first and second. Schwarz followed by reaching on an error by the first baseman to load the bases. That brought Jeter to the plate who responded with a single to left field to drive in Sanders and Redman while Schwarz scored on an error by the centerfielder that also allowed Jeter to move to third base and tie the game up.
After threatening in the bottom of the eighth, the Islanders finally scored the winning runs in the bottom of the ninth inning. After Jeter was hit by a pitch and stole second base, Hurdt stepped to the plate. Down to their final out of the inning, Hurdt took a 2-1 pitch over the centerfield wall to give the Islanders the win.
Hurdt led the team with three RBI while going 1-for-4 in the second game. Jeter picked up two hits and two RBI while Schwarz, Kacie Smith and Sanders each picked up two hits apiece. Meagan McKinney had one hit in the game for A&M-Corpus Christi.
In the first game of the day, the Mavericks started the scoring by picking up a single run in the top of the first inning. The Islanders responded with a run of their own in the bottom half of the frame to make it 1-1. They started the rally with two outs as Jeter singled and was followed by a single from Hurdt to move up to third base. Another single, this time by Brittany Tucker, scored the first run of the game for A&M-Corpus Christi.
UT Arlington added a pair of runs in the top of the second and third innings while the Islanders responded with a single run in each inning to make it a 5-3 Maverick lead after three innings.
In the second inning, McKinney reached on a hit-by-pitch and stole second base to move into scoring position. A Sanders single moved McKinney to third while Sanders moved to second on a stolen base. Redman then drove in McKinney with an RBI groundout.
In the third, Jeter walked and then scored on a double down the right field line by Hurdt. Neither team was able to add to the scoring the rest of the way as the final score remained at 5-3 in favor of UT Arlington.
Hurdt and Tucker each had a pair of hits and one RBI for the Islanders to lead the team offensively. Redman had the only other RBI while Redman, Schwarz, Jeter, McKinney and Sanders each had one hit in game one.
The Islanders will conclude the series against UT Arlington on Sunday with a start time of 11 AM. The program will honor senior Hurdt, Tallman and Morgan Seals before the final home game of their college careers.
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