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By Holly Reisem Hanna
Back when I started my work at home search in 2006, the pickings for jobs that you could do from home were slim. It seemed like the majority of work that individuals could do was call center related, freelance work, or a scam. But as technology has evolved, the ways you can earn income from home are becoming endless.
If you have a computer, Internet connection, and know your way around the web, here are some easy ways you can earn income from home.
Swagbucks is an online platform where you can earn points called SB, which can be redeemed for gift cards and coupons. You can easily earn SB points by watching videos, playing games, answering questions, shopping online, and even surfing the web using their search bar. Refer your friends and you'll earn even more SB points. Plus, you'll earn $5 just for signing up! Your SB points can be traded in for gift cards from Amazon, Target, Starbucks, PayPal and Walmart. Swagbucks has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
CashCrate is an online platform where you can start earning money by completing offers, taking surveys, watching videos, and shopping online using their site. I've played around on the site a little bit and you'll want to make sure that you read all of the fine print on each and every offer. Many offers require an email address, which means you'll receive offers from them and other marketers. Tasks pay out anywhere from a few cents to $30 or more, and you'll receive a $1 for signing up for a new account. Payments are made via check and PayPal.
Survey Savvy is an online survey site where you'll get earn money for sharing your opinions with companies. Most surveys pay out between $1 to $20 depending on the length and topic of the survey. Once your account has reached $1 in rewards, you can request payment via check. Survey Savvy has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Ibotta is an iPhone and Android application that you can use to earn money when you go shopping. Before you head out on a shopping trip complete tasks relating to your favorite brands and companies. Next go shopping at stores like Target and Walgreens and take photos of your receipts. Once your transaction has been verified, your account will be credited with a specified cash back amount. Refer your friends and earn even more money. Payments are made via PayPal and can be transferred as soon as you earn $5. Ibotta has been featured on Mashable, Good Morning America, and Business Insider.
Ebates is another cash back shopping site. Simply sign up for a free account and then when you shop online go through the Ebates site to see if the retailer that you're shopping with is affiliated. If they are affiliated with Ebates click on the link and start shopping. Most companies offer 3% cash back on your purchases, although I have seen some that offer 6% back and as much as 16% cash back! Want to make even more money? Refer three friends to Ebates and earn $30. Are you a blogger with a large following? Refer 400 individuals to Ebates and make a whooping $7,000! Again worth noting that Ebates is a member of the Better Business Bureau.
Fiverr is an online market place where individuals can sell small services starting out at $5.00. People sell everything from writing services, design services, voice overs, to making phone calls and videos. Once you make a sale, Fiverr will keep of fee of $1 and payments will be made via PayPal. Now, when I first heard of Fiverr I thought it was totally nuts, but it turns out that there are some individuals who are raking it in over there. In fact, Connie Brentford is one of those individuals – she even wrote an e-book about it, How I Made An Extra $1,200 Per Month At Home Using One Free Website. So if this sounds interesting to you, check out Connie's e-book and get started on Fiverr.
Expertory is an online platform where experts can sell their knowledge through live online video chat. Often referred to as "The eBay of Learning", Expertory gives professionals a platform to market, schedule, accept payments, and instruct individuals all in one place. Totally free to join, you decide when and where to teach, and how much you'll charge. Expertory doesn't take a cut until you've been paid and fees will vary depending on where the referral comes from.
Needle is a platform that connects brands with avid fans for brand ambassadorships, or what they like to call Needlers. How it works is instead of companies hiring call centers to handle customer queries, they hire individuals who know and love their brands. Then when a customer has a question they are connected with a brand ambassador who knows the brand inside and out, and is able to answer questions and make suggestions because of their own personal experience with the brand. Current companies that Needle works with are Overstock.com, Norwegian Cruise Line, Coach, Norton and Alienware. To become a Needler connect your account with Facebook, build your profile, and complete an application.
Social Spark is an online platform that connects bloggers, publishers, and website owners with major brands. Simply set up your account, set your price per post, pick which advertisers you'd like to work with, write your post, and then get paid via PayPal. Current companies working with Social Spark are HP, Overstock, AT&T, Microsoft, Beaches Resorts, Hilton, Kraft, and many more. Typical pay ranges from $25 – $200 per post, and you have total control over who you work with.
Viglink is an easy way for bloggers and online publishers to automate their affiliate marketing. Simply sign up and paste the dedicated code that they give you on to your website. When these links are clicked on and your readers make a purchase, you'll earn cash. You can earn even money by adding Viglinks to your Facebook and Twitter updates or through your email account. Viglink works with companies like Amazon, Anthropologie, Avon… in fact they have over 30,000 companies that they are affiliated with. Refer other bloggers and friends to sign up for Viglink and make even more money.
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DENHAM SPRINGS - A road project halted in Livingston Parish after new construction created flooding problems.
Eden Church Road, a busy through way between Florida Blvd. and Lockhart Rd. in Denham Springs, sees heavy traffic on a daily basis.
Construction on the road began in 2010 when the Louisiana Department of Transportation awarded a grant to the parish to fix a dangerous curve in the road. The project was scheduled for completion by Thanksgiving 2012, but now two months later the project is on hold to address a problem created by construction.
"They're fighting over who's responsible for the flooding in the road," said resident Mary Crum. "They just halted the project."
During excessive rainfall, ditches along the road flood over the roadway.
"Apparently there's something wrong with the design," said another resident.
The Drainage District says the road was constructed two feet lower than originally planned, which may add to the flooding problem.
"When you drop the road two feet in some places, that causes us concern," said Drainage District Engineer Jason Harris. "Especially as a citizen traveling the road four to five times a day."
The parish council hired a third party engineering firm to review the design and construction. After the review, problems to the drainage system will be addressed.

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Brew Coffee On-The-Go In A Travel Mug
The GSI Outdoors Commuter Java Press takes inspiration from the French press to brew your coffee in a double-layered mug while you travel to work.
GSI Outdoors' upcoming Commuter Java Press turns a travel mug into a portable French press, offering convenience without sacrificing quality. Gizmag reports that the double-layered mug can brew coffee as you travel, as the inner layer (with a filter on the bottom and lid on the top) slides tightly into the outside layer to create a seal that keeps the grounds in the bottom and allows their flavor to seep up into the hot water.
The two layers plus a foam sleeve on the outside offer good insulation, ensuring the coffee stays warm for longer. The 15 fl oz Commuter Java Press will be available in Spring 2013 at a price of $19.95.


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Peru government renews Telefonica contract for next 18 years
By Manuel Vigo
The Peruvian government announced it would extend its contract with Spanish telecom Telefónica Móviles, for 18 years and 10 months.
The Peruvian government announced it would extend its contract with Spanish telecom Telefónica Móviles, for 18 years and 10 months.
The announcement was made by Minister of Transport and Communications Carlos Paredes, during a press conference on Monday afternoon, Peru21 reported.
Paredes said the Spanish firm had agreed to all of the government's conditions, including a "social price," which would give the nation's poorest a 50 percent discount over standard telephone rates.
Telefónica, Parades said, also agreed to expand coverage to 409 cities, and 1,848 spots across the country, the daily reported.
Furthermore, all towns with over 400 residents will have access to mobile telephone coverage.
Additionally, free internet will be provided to public schools, police stations, health centers, and municipalities, among other state owned agencies.
On Tuesday, Minister Paredes warned that Telefonica could face "very high monetary penalties" if it failed to meet the terms of their contract.
The deal was made despite an ongoing dispute between the Spanish firm and the Peruvian government over a tax dispute.
According to Sunat, the country's tax agency, Telefonica owes at least $850 million in taxes.


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This web page provides a link (below) to electronic files submitted by Rate Case Parties in the current SN CRAC 7(i) proceeding. Bonneville has made these files available in response to public requests. These files are grouped in "browsable" directories (preceeded with a <dir> tag) with names that correspond to the different types of rate hearing documents. There is also a directory that contains public comments to the extent they are available. [Note: These directories do not include BPA files already available on the Initial Proposal page or in the "Queue".]
DISCLAIMER: BPA is not responsible for the content of the files that have been submitted by other rate case parties. These files are posted "as is" and have not been altered by BPA. BPA does not provide technical support for these documents nor does it provide technical support for any problems that may occur. Although these documents have been scanned by BPA anti-virus software, BPA cannot guarantee the files are virus-free.
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Material will continue to be added as the rate proceeding continues. To the extent material is stricken from the record pursuant to the Hearing Officer, it will be removed. Below is a Rate Case Party code listing that is helpful for navigating the filed documents since files are named in such a way so as to note the type of filing and, in most instances, the Party on whose behalf the filing is made. For questions, please contact Sarah Westenberg at 503-230-4753, email@example.com.
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CF - Columbia Falls Aluminum Company, LLC
CL - Central Lincoln PUD
CR - Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
EW - Eugene Water & Electric Board
GE - Portland General Electric Company
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GP - Generating Public Utilities
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OP - Oregon Public Utility Commission
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PN - Pacific Northwest Generating Cooperative
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PS - Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
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SA - Save Our Wild Salmon and Northwest Energy Coalition
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WA - Western Public Agencies Group
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Using network analysis to describe the part RWJF's funding has played in building the field of public health systems and services research
This project will use an empirical scan of initiatives funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) within Public Health Services and Systems Research (PHSSR) to see how RWJF investments are connected to each other and to the RWJF's Public Health Team's overall objective of strengthening the public health system. To date, RWJF has invested $34 million in PHSSR. The study will employ computational methods, such as network analysis and citation analysis, to describe the relationships and interactions within the PHSSR community. This information will suggest avenues for coordinating Foundation efforts with other activities in the PHSSR field. Deliverables will include: (1) a series of Web conferences/meetings in which the investigator, RWJF staff and other stakeholders (e.g., AcademyHealth) will review the emerging findings; (2) a written report summarizing the findings; and (3) a manuscript(s) or other materials suitable for distribution and publication.
Grant Details
Amount Awarded $157,391.00
Awarded on: 8/7/2009
Time frame: 9/1/2009 - 8/31/2010
Grant Number: 66534
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
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1997 Passat Wagon GLX VR6
90,000 original miles
Emerald Green
-Strong running VR6 motor with no chain noise
-Good condition tan leather interior - no rips
-ABS, sunroof and heater all work fine
-Aftermarket CD player w/ MP3 input
-Fully functional door locks and handles!
-25mpg's on the highway @ 70mph
-Auto Transmission is slipping into 1st and 2nd, but still drives. Shifts fine into all other gears. I still drive the car every day.
-Some small dings, dents, and scratches on exterior. Clearcoat peeling on hood.
-1 rust bubble on rear passenger door (silver dollar sized), 1 on drivers door (quarter-sized), otherwise rust-free
-Front windows work unevenly
-AC needs to be recharged, but compressor is working
I have alot of low-mileage used spare parts for this car that could go along with the sale, including:
Complete rear brakes and suspension (bilstein TC shocks, mounts, bearings, rotors, calipers, pads, hardware)
Front end tie rods and ball joints
Complete AC condenser and plumbing
2 extra bottlecap rims
I'd like to get $1200 for the wagon, but I'm interested in hearing all offers.
This wagon would be a great candidate for a 5-speed conversion or as a VR6 donor car. Clean title. Located in Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Pictures available upon request...but I can assure you that it looks just like every other green 97 passat wagon...please email me directly for photos, as they are too large to post here.
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Altamonte Springs police officer, wife arrested on federal drug, weapons charges -- OrlandoSentinel.comAn Altamonte Springs police officer - recently kicked out of a countywide drug task force -- and his wife have been arrested on federal drug and weapons charges. Authorities said he also was planning to kill a former drug unit supervisor.
Clay T. Adams, 36, a master patrolman, was arrested by a task force of agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fireams and Explosives; the Florida Department of Law Enforcement; and the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. His wife, Robyn, also was charged.
Adams has been suspended without pay, said Altamonte Springs Police Chief Robert Merchant.
"I am extremely upset," he said. "We work very, very hard to build our reputation only to have it brought down by (Adams') actions."
Adams was arrested as he reported for duty at 7:30 p.m., said Altamonte Police spokesman Tim Hyer. He said a press conference is scheduled for 3 p.m. at the department's headquarters. The couple will have a bail hearing in federal court later today.
They are being held without bail at the Seminole County Jail.
A complaint filed by ATF agent Timothy Gunning charges that Adams was a cop gone bad, who ran a marijuana grow-house operation which supplied distributors in Tallahassee and dealt illicit prescription drugs. It also said Adams provided weapons to an informant who is a convicted felon and who tipped authorities about the scheme earlier this month.
The informant, who recorded numerous conversations with the couple, said Clay provided him with driver's license photos, undercover and real names of drug agents of Seminole's City-County Investigative Bureau, their vehicle descriptions and techniques used by them.
Adams joined CCIB earlier this year to learn investigative techniques used to detect marijuana growing operations, Gunning wrote. But he was forced out of the unit last month.
"Clay was extremely upset a month ago when he was reprimanded by a supervisor," Gunning wrote. "As a result of the reprimand, Clay was removed from CCIB. Clay advised [the informant] that he will let the issue cool off for a couple of months and then "take [the supervisor] out" when he least expects it, utlizing a .308-caliber rifle equipped with a silencer," Gunning wrote.
CCIB Capt. Sammy Gibson said Adams served in the unit from March to June, when Adams transferred back to his agency. He referred inquiries about the case to federal authorities.
The complaint gives this account of the investigation: On July 7, ATF interviewed the informant, who had known Adams for years since he joined the Altamonte force in 1999. The informant said Adams secretly was addicted to OxyContin, a powerful pain reliever, and that he observed Adams at an Orlando pain clinic. He said Adams feared his job would be in danger if his employer discovered his addiction.
Adams' wife, Robyn, is employed by an orthopedic surgeon and obtained OxyContin for him. She also had a mail box in her name to obtain marijuana seeds shipped in her name over the Internet from the Netherlands, Gunning wrote.
The informant said Adams approached him with an offer to "get rich" from a $5,500 investment in a marijuana grow-house operation -- including $2,000 for the purchase of an assault rifle to protect the grow-house. On July 9, the informant gave the money to Adams and was instructed to find a home for the operation and steal a license plate for vehicles driven to the site. Meanwhile, Adams went to various stores to buy hydroponic equipment.
Adams, who carried multiple firearms, had a hidden room in his home with several assault weapons, shotguns and grenades, the informant said. He provided the informant an Uzi-type semi-automatic rifle for $2,000.
Adams told the informant that "he would never lose his job and go to jail without a fight and that he would kill anyone who [messed] with him," the complaint said. Robyn Adams also told the informant she would kill anyone who exposed the operation.
The officer bragged to the informant that he mastered the thwarting of employment polygraph examinations by taking Valium pills to reduce his blood pressure and avoid deceptive readings.
Eventually, the informant and investigators leased a home for Adams to set up the marijuana growing site. On Sunday, Adams told the informant he and his wife set up the growing operation over the prior few nights. Police raided the home after the arrests.
The couple is charged with several firearms violations including possessing firearms in a drug-trafficking offense, unlawful transferr of a machine gun and conspiracy.


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My hat's off to Brad, I managed to post a decent mark for the week. My two claims to fame were picking the Giants and Steelers to both be 0-2. I think they both pick up that first win this coming week. My picks are below, and while it doesn't show in the photo I'm picking Green Bay to knock off Cincy even if it's in the Queen City. Make your picks here.
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About this time each year, as hunting season begins to wind down, some of Missoula's most devout cyclists are gearing up for snow biking season. Yes, you read that correctly: snow biking—as in riding one's bike down snow-packed trails and roads. It's a curious thing, really.
While the rest of us are either hitting the slopes via chairlift or dozing in front of the late-afternoon banter of mainstream television sportsdom, some die-hards like Eric Cline are huffing their way to the top of Blue Mountain in search of mountain bike thrills usually reserved for western Montana's more cycling-friendly summer. When pressed for his motivation, Kline reflects, "I was sitting at home a few winters ago and my bike was just sitting there being unridden. I guess I was curious to see if it was possible to ride the same trails I rode in the summer."
What Kline and many other snowbikers discovered is that most of the same trails are rideable in the winter, which results in an experience unique to cycling at any other time of the year. It's a whole different deal than the summer. There's no one else on the trails, the pace is much slower, and the terrain demands extra attention, as a patch of ice can turn a normally easy climb into a Sysiphean feat. Plus, there's the relative calm and serenity that accompanies nature's quiet season.
In order to cope with the change from dirt to ice, a few modifications are necessary to prepare a bike for winter backcountry travel. The first and most obvious problem is traction. In order to keep the wheels from spinning out, Kline replaces his standard tires with wider ones equipped with small protruding studs. While the studded tire, available at several shops around town, seems to work well, Kline notes that he's heard of a few people using modified tire chains that fit much like the chains you put on your car. "The studded tires work well on hardpack conditions that you find on logging roads or snowmobile tracks," he says.
And despite the extra work it takes to get geared up for the sport, it seems like Kline is not the only one who's gotten turned on to snowbiking. Marlana Kosky, another long-time snowbiking aficionado and owner of The Bike Doctor, has seen more and more people coming into her store looking for equipment to help them out in winter weather. "I usually recommend that people replace their clipless pedals with flat ones—that way you can wear big boots with lots of socks," she says. "And the pedals won't clog." But both Kosky and Kline acknowledge that common sense is the best guide when trying to dress appropriately for long, cold day on the bike. "Bring a backpack and always bring more clothes and food than you think you'll need," Kline says.
This same sentiment is echoed by Open Road co-owner Dan Dahlberg. "Nothing can make any winter riding experience more miserable than being cold and wet," he notes. Dahlberg sees a lot of overlap between the clothing used for Nordic skiing and winter cycling. "Obviously layering is very important," he says. "A good base layer made out of polypropylene, accompanied with a mid-layer and a wind-proof shell works best." Dahlberg also points out that several clothing manufacturers such as Cannondale, Sugoi and Peal Izumi make winter-specific cycling jackets with vents to prevent overheating.
But perhaps the most subtle adjustments you have to make when delving into the snow-covered world have to do with your technique. When ascending, easier gears are recommended in order to keep your butt planted firmly on the seat. The temptation to stand while climbing usually results in a sudden loss of traction, which in turn leads to an unwelcome impact with the bike's top tube. Heading downhill, meanwhile, requires a careful balance of alertness and relaxation. As Kline notes, "You need to stay loose, especially on ice—any sudden braking or steering can send you over the bars." Wrecking, however, is inevitable according to Kosky. "You've gotta be ready to wreck, but the snow is way more forgiving than dirt and rock," she says. "It's actually pretty fun when you go down."
And just as it is with mountain biking in the summer, Kosky and Kline both say that there are some underlying courtesies that bikers should extend to other trail users, namely cross-country and Nordic skiers. Riding in the ski tracks or on groomed ski trails found in Pattee Canyon and the Rattlesnake is not great idea, they point out. After all, as Kosky says, "skiers work hard to break in those trails, so it's not cool to ride on them." Blue Mountain offers the best mix of snowmobile and foot-packed trails that work best for snowbiking, they say. So get your gear, make a few tweaks and then head out there to make the most of winter. And here you thought biking season was over.


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I have read several threads regarding problems with transmissions in Tip mode that mention a multi-function switch. I have searched without success, so a couple basic questions...
Where is this switch located?
What does this switch do, in general, that makes it multi-function?
Any links to old thread on this subject would be appreciated.


text: Greg Abbott In Photos: The 84th Texas Legislative Session By KUT Staff • Jan 13, 2015 Bryan Winter/KUT News Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry gaveled in the legislative session today at noon. The one constitutionally required duty for state lawmakers is to pass a budget for the next two years. They have $113 billion to work with – $10 billion more than when lawmakers last met in 2013. While lower oil prices are putting pressure on Texas economic growth, incoming Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is sticking to his campaign pledge to lower taxes. He and Governor-elect Greg Abbott will be sworn in to office next week, marking the end of Governor Rick Perry's record 14 years in office. Checking the Facts: Is Greg Abbott's Wife Really Texas' First Hispanic First Lady? By Nathan Bernier • Jan 7, 2015 The next Texas governor said his wife is making history as the "first Hispanic first lady of Texas." The Austin American-Statesman's PolitiFact Texas fact-checking team was on the case, digging up ancestry research to assess the validity of Abbott's claim. Abbott made the declaration in early December on an episode of Meet the Press. Gov.-Elect Abbott Lays Out His Priorities for His Term in Office By Veronica Zaragovia • Dec 9, 2014 Veronica Zaragovia/KUT Texas Gov.-elect Greg Abbott says his staff is ready to get to work when the 2015 legislative session begins in January. At a press conference on Monday, he laid out his priorities. Education started off the list. Abbott says he wants more pre-kindergarten classes and improved reading and math skills by the time students reach the third grade. He says he also wants to elevate the quality of Texas universities. Texas Leads State Coalition Lawsuit Against Presidential Immigration Action By Filipa Rodrigues • Dec 3, 2014 Filipa Rodrigues/KUT Texas is part of a lawsuit filed by 17 states over President Obama's executive action on immigration. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday afternoon in the Federal District Court in Texas and names the heads of immigration enforcement agencies as defendants. What Can Immigrants Expect Following Obama's Executive Order? By David Brown • Nov 21, 2014 Mariana Salazar for KUT President Barack Obama announced broad changes to national immigration policy last night, affecting up to five million undocumented U.S. residents. Immigrants who have been living in the United States for at least five years, who have children who are U.S. citizens or whose children are legal residents, may stay in the U.S. temporarily without fear of deportation, provided they register with the government, pass a criminal background check and pay their taxes. Abbott Picks Hispanic Republican as His First Nomination as Governor-Elect By Veronica Zaragovia • Nov 12, 2014 Veronica Zaragovia/KUT Governor-elect Greg Abbott says he has a plan to unite Texas, and it includes whom he appoints to key state offices. In fact, Abbott began reaching out to minority groups as part of his landslide election victory. He says he'll continue those efforts to communicate with minorities as governor. He says he recently attended a Texas Legislative Black Caucus meeting, and he's picked a Hispanic to be the next secretary of state, pending senate confirmation -- Judge Carlos Cascos of the Rio Grande Valley. In Davis vs. Abbott, Hopes For a Competitive Race for Texas Governor By Ben Philpott • Nov 4, 2014 Laura Buckman / Bob Daemmrich This year's governor's race was billed as the first actual competitive race for Texas governor since Ann Richards lost to George Bush in 1994. Current Governor Rick Perry was stepping down, making way for Attorney General Greg Abbott to take the GOP nomination. Newly-minted national political celebrity State Senator Wendy Davis made a run for Democrats. But unless something unexpected happens today, the race could be a repeat of the GOP 12 point win in 2010. The race opened with Abbott finally stepping out of Governor Perry's nearly 14 year shadow. Perry announced he would not seek a fourth full term on July 8th. Less than a week later, after years of waiting...and raising a bunch of money, Abbott finally announced his run for the governor's office. Female Politicians Face Challenges in Fundraising By Lucia Benavides • Nov 3, 2014 Veronica Zaragovia/KUT There seems to be a clear line dividing the Texas governor and lieutenant governor candidates this election year: girls on one side, boys on the other. But these gender differences may be more than trivial. They can affect the candidates' experiences running for office. Across party lines, women engage in more grassroots campaigning and, according to some women's organizations, have a harder time asking for money. Texas Candidates Release Last Second Ads By Ben Philpott • Oct 31, 2014 screen capture of Glenn Hager video Early voting wraps up today. Candidates have spent the last two weeks focused on get-out-the-vote efforts, making sure supporters don't forget to cast a ballot. But campaigns have also released final campaign videos, maybe in hopes of winning the votes of those few remaining undecided Texans. These ads can take many different forms, from traditional television ads to testimonials from supporters. So for your viewing pleasure, we've compiled a short list of ads from the state's top races that have been released in the last week. Before You Vote: 5 Things to Know About the Texas Governor's Race By Ben Philpott • Oct 31, 2014 Mark Graham / Cooper Neil via the Texas Tribune Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Wendy Davis are in the home stretch of their battle to become the next Texas Governor. And by now, the candidates have done pretty much all they can to make sure voters know who they are and what their plans for are for the state. But just in case you weren't sure, here's a look at the differences, and similarities, between the two on 5 specific issues. Let's start with education, specifically K-12 public schools. Here, and you might see a pattern throughout this story, both candidates say they want Texas to have an elite public school system. Are Wendy Davis' Book Sales That Bad? By Nathan Bernier • Oct 30, 2014 Texas Tribune Democrat for Texas Governor Wendy Davis sold at least 4,450 hard copies of her memoir Forgetting to Be Afraid since it was published on September 9th, Nielsen BookScan reports. Conservatives have bashed the number as dismal, but some independent book industry veterans say the sales figure is actually respectable. Why Texas' Next Governor Will Be Weaker Than the Current One By Ben Philpott • Oct 20, 2014 Photo courtesy The Texas Tribune, Laura Buckman / Bob Daemmrich Early voting for the November election starts today. And to arm you with information before you head to the polls, KUT's Nathan Bernier and political reporter Ben Philpott have been highlighting the candidates in a few key state-wide races, and letting you know just what the offices they're running for can and can't do. Nathan: So, I guess we've saved the best for last: let's talk about the governor's race and have a quick rundown of the governor's powers, as well. Ben: The Texas governor is traditionally considered to be a weak office. And there's a reason for that. When Texans were writing up their constitution after the civil war, the LBJ school's Sherri Greenberg says they were eager to limit any and all powers of any so-called carpetbaggers from reconstruction. "So when Texans wrote the Texas constitution, this very populist document, with as much power as possible vested in the people and at the lowest, most local, level of government," Greenberg said. Of course, it wasn't just Texas. Decentralizing government power was a broader trend across the country in the 1800's. And that action in Texas left us with what's considered a weak governor. Inside the Texas Poll Looking at Abbott, Davis and Obama By David Brown, Rhonda Fanning & Alain Stephens • Oct 1, 2014 University of Texas Texans will be asking themselves a lot of questions come November, when Texas heads into its general elections. Between the battle for governorship, an indictment, and growing concerns over immigration, Texan's have a lot on their plate. So where does the average Texan stand in the middle of the political whirlwind? Texas Standard's David Brown speaks with University of Texas associate professor Darren Shaw, who conducted a poll on behalf of the non-partisan Texas Lyceum group. So after the numbers have been tallied, what do the polls show us? Abbott & Davis Land Jabs, Offer Few Policy Specifics in Final Debate By Ben Philpott • Oct 1, 2014 KERA via Texas Tribune Republican Attorney Greg Abbott and Democrat State Sen. Wendy Davis met for a second and final debate in Dallas last night. There was plenty of sniping: Abbott alleged Davis profited from an incentive while she served on Fort Worth's city council and Davis vilified Abbott for his alleged lack of oversight of the Texas Enterprise Fund. But both made sure voters understood their ideological differences – even if their policy specifics remained a little fuzzy – and tried to use the night to gain momentum ahead of Election Day next month. Davis Accuses Abbott of Grant Fund 'Cover-Up' By Jay Root, Texas Tribune • Sep 29, 2014 Laura Buckman / Bob Daemmrich/Texas Tribune From The Texas Tribune: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis accused her Republican opponent Monday of using his power as attorney general to "orchestrate a cover-up" of misspending inside the Texas Enterprise Fund that, according to an audit, handed out taxpayer subsidies to businesses with little oversight. State Sen. José Rodríguez: 'Education is the Highest Priority' By David Brown, Rhonda Fanning & Sarah Talaat • Sep 22, 2014 Ilana Panich-Linsman/KUT Even after a weekend full of panels and discussion of Texas politics and policy at The Texas Tribune Festival, many political wonks are looking to the main event: January's new legilative session. State Senator José Rodríguez, D-El Paso, sat down with Texas Standard host David Brown during the festival to discuss the upcoming legislative agenda, the state's budget surplus, the upcoming election for governor and more. As Abbott Questions Legality of Davis' Book Tour, Experts Find Little Precedent By Veronica Zaragovia • Sep 9, 2014 Blue Rider Press State Sen. Wendy Davis' memoir comes out today, though the Democratic gubernatorial candidate's book has already caused some controversy. In it, she shares the stories of two abortions she had for medical reasons. Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott's campaign, however, is focusing on another issue – whether she can promote her book and still abide by Texas campaign finance laws. Abbott's campaign asked the state's campaign finance regulator to weigh in Monday. Greg Abbott Asks If Wendy Davis Book Tour Illegal By Bobby Blanchard, Texas Tribune • Sep 8, 2014 Marjory Kamys Cotera & Todd Wiseman/Texas Tribune From The Texas Tribune: Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott's campaign manager is requesting a ruling from the Texas Ethics Commission on whether Democratic gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis' book deal and tour are illegal corporate campaign contributions. In the three page letter sent Monday morning, Abbott campaign manager Wayne Hamilton argues the book is tied to her campaign. Corporate campaign contributions are illegal in Texas elections. On The Airwaves: Another Statewide Candidate Debuts TV Ads By Theresa Callaway & Matt Largey • Sep 5, 2014 Texas State Senator and Democratic Lieutenant Governor nominee Leticia Van de Putte released her first two campaign television ads, one in English and one in Spanish this morning. In "Twice", Van de Putte calls out Republican Lieutenant Governor nominee Dan Patrick for the cuts to the education system he supported in past budget sessions: The ad points to Patrick's 2011 vote to cut more than $5 billion from public education in Texas. The cuts came on the tail end of the Great Recession, which dramatically lowered state tax collections. Patrick has defended his vote, saying the state had to balance the budget and no choice but to cut spending to do it. Van de Putte voted against the cuts in 2011. Davis Agrees to New Sept. 30 Debate With Abbott By Terri Langford, Texas Tribune & Christine Ayala • Sep 3, 2014 Stephen Spillman & Cooper Neill/Texas Tribune There will be a late September debate after all between gubernatorial hopefuls Greg Abbott and Wendy Davis. Davis' campaign announced Wednesday that it had agreed to a Sept. 30 debate in Dallas with Abbott, an event that will be sponsored by KERA, NBC5/KXAS-TV, Telemundo 39 and The Dallas Morning News. 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- Release Date: Dec 12, 2012
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Dec 14, 2012For a game that's so strongly unique, Black Knight Sword sadly bleeds out much of its charm through a few gaping flaws.
Jan 3, 2013Black Knight Sword is a stylish anachronism, but an anachronism nonetheless. Its richest ideas are to be found in the presentation, the aesthetic, the art direction and stage direction. Elsewhere, this is a rather rote production, its substance plainly enjoyable, but mostly forgettable.
Games Master UKFeb 9, 2013The entirety of Black Knight Sword is spent fighting against the staccato movements and flimsy combat. [March 2013, p.81]
Dec 14, 2012An enjoyable side-scrolling adventure that's elevated by its stylistic visuals and unsettling atmosphere. Fans of classic platformers like Castlevania or Ghosts n' Goblins will definitely enjoy the old-school gameplay, while everyone else will revel in the papercraft setting and dark humor that frames it.
Feb 5, 2013A lot of good ideas but badly implemented in an anonymous gameplay.
Jan 16, 2013If you are a big fan of Suda 51/Grasshopper studios, I would absolutely recommend giving it a try but for others it might seem like too little compared to what other 2D sidescrollers offer.
Sep 4, 2012Black Knight's unique presentation is certainly memorable, and fans of hardcore combat platformers like Mega Man will relish its considerable challenges. But less masochistic souls will just curse up a blue streak and move on to something less merrily sadistic. [Nov 2012, p.77]
Dec 14, 2012A minor effort from Suda51 and Digital Reality, but with some clever presentation and a peculiar atmosphere that enhances some fairly ordinary action.
Dec 20, 2012The difficulty level goes way beyond what you usually describe as "challenging, but fair" – this is do-or-die-retro-feeling. This illegitimate spawn of Ghosts'n Goblins and the humour of Monty Python doesn't disappoint when it comes to the audiovisual design. Unfortunately the mechanics are not near as creative.
Dec 17, 2012Play is built around evading attack, then countering with frenzied sword stabs or a selection of spells, so it's a shame that the all-important dodge move doesn't quite work.
CD-ActionFeb 6, 2013As a Suda51's game Black Knight Sword had to be odd. The problem is that its weirdness feels forced and the gameplay itself is very simple. [CD-Action 02/2013, p.49]
X-ONE Magazine UKJan 29, 2013It's not a complete car crash by any means but Black Knight Sword's refreshing setting can't conceal the loose combat, disjointed difficulty and overall lack of ambition. [Issue#94, p.86]
Mar 21, 2013In general, this is another platformer like any other out there. However, its presentation is enough to make you have it under you weirdest games list, even if the game experience is not that meaningful.
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Getting your guy in tune with your emotions is tricky! Couples are happiest when they are able to pick up on what the other is feeling -- but it turns out that the most blissful pairs are those who pick up on each other's negative emotions, rather than just positive ones, reveals a study from the Journal of Family Psychology.
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what's the difference between 'hot' and 'neutral' in 240v AC power?
|Posted on June 19, 2011 at 18:52:26
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Why would it be bad to reverse the 'hot' and 'neutral' leads to an electrical outlet?
The reason I ask is the following:
I have just moved to New Zealand where there is 240 volts coming out of the wall, but unlike in Europe, you do not have a choice as to which direction the plug goes into the wall.
In Europe, there is also 240v, but which way to plug an applicance in is not crucial, i.e., the appliance works either way.
Here in NZ, I'm using a NZ power cord to a EU power strip with an IEC outlet, and all my European equipment plugged into the power strip.
Why is there a distinction between 'hot' and 'neutral' when the appliances'/audio equipment transformers seem not to really care?
I'm aware that there is a method for getting the phase right when plugging in audio equipment, that it has to do with lowered potentials from the return signal path to ground, and that supposedly correctly plugging in an audio component makes it sound better. But I have yet to prove to my own ears that this is true. ANd I have yet to use any electrical appliance that didn't work either way.
So, what IS the difference between 'hot' and 'neutral' when using 240 volt AC power, and when does it matter?
|RE: what's the difference between 'hot' and 'neutral' in 240v AC power?, posted on June 21, 2011 at 09:53:27
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AC Mains power is delivered via one hot and one neutral wire. the power is available when a load (such as a motor)is connected across the potential - or both wires are connected to the load. Most AC (Alternating Current) appliances and not overly sensitive to the phase of the mains; however in some instances the reversing of the phase (hot for neutral) can cause or potentially cause a problem - mostly when there is only a switch on the intended HOT leg. An AC volt meter can be used to identify the HOT leg: setting the voltage to the correct range (so as to not overload the meter) the voltage potential should be the same between the HOT leg and the neutral and the Hot leg and one of the mounting screws for the faceplate.
If this does not make sense to you there should be a device sold in a local hardware store that can 'diagnose' your phase, and there are single probe units that can distinguish Hot from Neutral. see attached links:
Failing all the above, Locate the breaker and turn off the power to the plug in question, then remove the face plate the HOT wire SHOULD bee either Black or Red in colour.
If you don't feel comfortable with this, call an electrician.
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|RE: what's the difference between 'hot' and 'neutral' in 240v AC power?, posted on June 21, 2011 at 21:15:19
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|Here is a Post of Charles Hansen's on the subject....
|No difference only the voltage and frequency have changed, posted on June 21, 2011 at 21:16:36
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I took a quick look at NZ electrical codes and found a few things that migh help.
Wiring colors are Brown=Hot Blue=Neutral Green/yellow=Earth
Older wiring and cords might have Red=Hot Black=Neutral Green=Earth
From the drawings the A or P terminal is HOT and should be on the left.
You can always determine the hot neutral with a volt meter by measuring from the earth terminal. The hot should read 230V to ground and the neutral should read zero.
|thanks that's just what I was looking for. nt, posted on June 22, 2011 at 00:15:48
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|RE: No difference only the voltage and frequency have changed, posted on June 22, 2011 at 00:19:29
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Thanks for the link. In NZ, the 'live' lead is on the left as you look at the wall plug.
My question was more what difference it makes to have equipment plugged in the 'wrong' way around...it looks like I should pay attention to the phase in my installation even when using European gear.
Out comes the multimeter to determine the phase of my equipment. I think the computers all have switch mode supplies where I suspect it doesn't matter at all.
Thanks and cheers.
|RE: No difference only the voltage and frequency have changed, posted on June 22, 2011 at 07:08:38
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|RE: No difference only the voltage and frequency have changed, posted on September 9, 2011 at 15:47:55
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I can only speek with any sort of authority about US power. I assume it is similar in New Zealand. In the US most residences get 120 Volts for lighting and most appliances, and 240 Volts for large loads such as clothes dryers, ovens, and air conditioning compressors.
The house is fed from the secondary winding of a transformer. This winding is center tapped with 240 volts from end to end. From either end to the center is 120 volts. The center is connected to Earth. All three leads are fed to the house. The center lead is called neutral because it is connected to earth. This means that there is little (ideally 0) voltage between it and earth. The other leads are 120 volts from the neutral and are called hot. If you were to touch one of them and something connected to earth you would agree that the name is appropriate. The 120 volt loads in the house are pretty much equally divided between the two hots and neutral. 240 Volt loads are connected between the two "hot" leads. Knowing which lead is hot is useful for safety.
Since you don't have 120 volts, I'm guessing that one side of a 240 volt winding is connected to earth and called neutral and the other side is hot. Again this is useful for safety.
|RE: No difference only the voltage and frequency have changed, posted on September 29, 2012 at 11:07:03
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|That assumes that they have the same line voltages that the US has, which I don't think you can assume.


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Just received my JL stealth box ... WooHoo
Few quick questions:
1. When running the power line for the amp, where is the easiest/best place to run through the fire wall?
2. If you have an amp installed, where did you mount (using Fosgate P700-1BD)?
3. Where did you run the remote wire to (I was thinking of using the power outlet in back) ?
4. Running a high end converter, did you just tap in off the stock sub line?
Thanks !
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The battery is under the seat so you're not going through the firewall (that much I know LOL). I just realized you're in AZ, I'd like to check out that stealthbox when you get it installed :)
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Your remote wire should go to a 12v shiwtched power source. I have done a few installas on hondas using a LOC and i taped into the switched cigarette lighter which turns on with the key in the on position. I think the back cig lighter stays on all the tiem so that will not be an option. For the line out converter you should be able to tap into the sub line or you can use a normal speaker line if they are recieving full range signal
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cfleming2226 do you have the 6 or 9 speaker setup?
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Don't forget an inline fuse at the battery. Also hook into an accessory at the fuse box for yor remote. Not sure how your factory stuff is set up but also make sure you run your rca's and power on opposite sides of the car to avoid noise distortion.
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Hmmm I don't have any experiencing tapping into the "Alpine" 9-speaker system. Sorry.
For a full range signal to the converter you must tap the tweeters, front doors, and and sub. That will give you a full range.
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so how do you like the stealthbox? i'm considering one just because they are so clean, but car toys says they will build one basically identical for $470 and i already have a 10w3 from my previous WK. The stealthboxes are great but man are they pricey and JL won't sell them without a driver. (DUMB). Was it worth it over the stock system?
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~You gals actually stick your pets with needles? I don't think I could ever work myself up to that. Needles make me very very squeamish.~
If I lived alone I could definitely cut way back. The kids, boyfriend, and pets cost me a lot of money. My boyfriend is wasteful and not at all good with money. It would be a battle to get people to use less electricity and water. :/01-31-2014, 08:12 PM #78
I should add that I have one dog and one cat that have special needs when it comes to vet care. They get very nasty and difficult to handle. I cannot even cut my shepherd mix's nails. She is too violent. They were afraid she would give herself a heart attack at the clinic I brought her to. The 14lb cat is too vicious to do much with. He will have to be sedated to have his nails done or I can attempt to do one at a time for a week. He attacked 2 vets.Sponsored Links Remove Advertisements01-31-2014, 08:22 PM #79
It would be Cat. I live alone and it is easier to spend a little less. But I still have a mortgage, condo fee, property taxes, auto loan, electricity, internet bill, water and sewer, gas, food, insurance for home and car. I got rid of the cable years ago and my cat died. But right now, Money seems to get even tighter as everything seems to go up in price except my paycheck. Also, there are the little "Extra Bills" that will surprise you now and then.02-01-2014, 07:36 AM #80
Nusiance-thought I never could when I was younger but my cousin used to. I am now diabetic so it's easier. The needles come preloaded sometimes if you order from petmeds and Dr Fosters.
Bought a cell at Walmart for $59.97 w/ the $5. replacement fee. Service will be $60. for the smart phone because I wanted to compare prices at S.A. and garage sales this summer. It is still cheaper than the $87.70 I wasa paying and def. cheaper than the $139. a month when we supported phones for mom.dad,me,2 kids.
I have just been told Dh's status as a home worker will be changed to a teleworker (even though he is at the office 1 week a yr.! stoopid)
so we will pay city taxes. They will supposedly deducted off for the time he's not there. Corporate crap-hope they save.lol I think we are talking about $10 per 2 week pay period. Cant win. Just shift.02-04-2014, 12:49 PM #8102-04-2014, 12:54 PM #82
~I'm going to really have to give this week some thought. On the outset it seems unlikely that there are any savings to be had here. Hubby has the job. He drives a paid for car. There is no-one to carpool with around here that has his hours. He's in factory work so the clothes are just regular day clothes. The company pays for work shoes every year. I'm home with the kids so no childcare expenses due to work. There are no parking fees and he takes a simple packed lunch everyday. He isn't required to have any subscriptions or memberships or take part in any activities for his job. So I guess we've got this category about as cheap as we're going to. I'll still do some research on the topic though for fun.~02-04-2014, 01:08 PM #83
nothing to cut here either. Well, I guess dh could do without a lot of his gear but it's all a write-off come tax time. He drives his patrol car, comes home for dinner, uniforms provided.Terry
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at least 5 items a day02-04-2014, 05:20 PM #84
Dh works at home and i calculated last yr. it saves $19,000. (gas,car wearout,lunches,work clothes,illness,gifts for fools,late night restaurant tabs,Christmas white elephant gifts,dress clothes and shoes,dry cleaning,coffee cups/coffee,More haircuts). Dh is never late and has no car accidents going down the stairs! love it.
We are past daycare and cant get anything for caring for Dmom.
Just went to a charity and picked up throw blankets for DD to make doll clothes to sell for cash. I'm thinking bathrobes for $1.50 cost and $12.00 sales. This stuff sells well.
Went to Aldis and caught a ham at $4. off. $38 for groc. and thats about 1/2 price. So I have dreams of sandwiches,pea soup,fried ham and eggs. And freeze the rest for later.lol
My new phone sucks and I am frustrated ,it may get returned.
Cleaned the bsmt and found a basket of forgotten clothes and a bathrobe. So sad to save that way.
Shopped in the house and found
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-a new folders for budgets02-04-2014, 05:31 PM #85
I cut out buying all clothes for 2014. I go on campus a couple times a week and have plenty to wear. The one work-related major expense I have is my home office and all the equipment. I have to keep software and hardware updated and have to have high speed internet along with two phone lines. I did decide not to buy a new iMac or PC this year and stretch the lives on the ones I have for as long as possible. I also stopped making colored posters to promote classes in my Department. The college suffered tremendous budget cuts and I never got reimbursed for the ink and paper I used for the posters so I'm not doing that anymore. I also have lots of continuing professional education to maintain CPA, certified internal auditor, and certified management accountant certificates. The college is paying $800 toward this for the first time ever so I'm doing all my CPE classes while they are willing to reimburse even though I have two years to complete them. Gas in minimal since both campuses are close and I've scheduled all my meetings for the one nearest my home.02-04-2014, 05:45 PM #86
Work expense for Hubby is clothing. He walks to work and eats from home.
Work expense for me is clothing and gas for car (about 1/2 mile from my house ) I just have to have it becuase I go pick up the children afterward. I take my lunch.
Childcare none ( middle school high school) plus my hours are around drop off and pick up times ( sometimes later or on Saturday but then Hubby is home)
We try to keep clothing expenses down. Hubby buys office clothing on sale and he recieved some for Christmas. I get office clothing at thrift, sale, or as presents. We do not have large wardrobes02-04-2014, 05:56 PM #87
work expense for me is travel and it eats up a huge portion of my income. I'm not ready to trade cars yet and can't control the price of gas but I can and do control what I eat on the road and where I stay.02-05-2014, 05:35 PM #88
I was looking at stay at home ( Can you affford to Quit) calculators on line.
They had some intersting work related expenses some might for gets
Like this one Stay At Home Calculator: Can You Afford to Quit Work?
Had stress relief, poor decisions ( not sure what that would be work realted), grooming ( guess an more professinal hair do oe make up, or nails)
I saw another that listed after dinner drinks (not sure if that is for stress relief or networking probaly networking) and takeaway ( drive thu dinners or lunches I guess)
Stay At Home Calculator: Can You Afford to Quit Work?02-05-2014, 07:03 PM #89
imagine-If you go to the groc. after work and have no list that leads to poor decisions. I always went on my day w/ coupons in hand but I had the good frotune to work part time.
Staying home I have caught many deals,garage sales,discounts and other things you cant when you work.
I dont care for his tone. Calling people pinballs,that no one is running the family,that its not like a business or have a plan. Really??02-07-2014, 09:43 PM #90
~Just bought our new dishwasher! Instead of the $300 model($430 MSRP), we got a screaming deal on a $550 MSRP model that had more features and wants. Paid just $359 after sale, coupons and rebates. The better model has a little more room inside as well as more positions to put the silverware basket, AND top rack only wash cycle. I hope I'm going to love that feature as much as I think I will. It's also a top button model with a front towel bar which I think looks so much nicer.
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Compared to Valentine's day last year this one was on a proper shoe string budget. As I was wondering around Asda wondering what on earth I could suprise Mark with I ended up putting this little product in the basket.
There were two kits to choose from including the Glass Stained Cookie Kit and the one I opted for the Choco Lolly Kit.
Both items were priced at £2.00 and included all of the items needed to make the items, easy I thought and into the basket it went.
*~*The Product*~*
The item is packaged in a pink box with the distinct Supercook red branding along the top of the box and to the front are the images of the finished product and to the rear of the box are the instructions.
Contained within the box is a chocolate mould that will make 6 lollies, a bag of white chocolate, lolly sticks, ties, cellophane gift wrap, writing iceng, edible glitter bits and some tags to cut out on the back of the box once emptied.
The product caught my attention as it contained no bad ingredients which are hydrogenated fats, articifial colouring or sweeteners.
All in all this product seemed to tick all of the boxes.
*~Getting Started*~*
First things first, if you have bought this for children they will need supervision when it comes to melting the chocolate as it does get very hot. There is no specific age limit for use however it does suggest on the box that it may not be suitable for children under 36 months. However Children should not be left unsupervised with any of the items.
*1* First I washed the mould, and dried before I started.
As we do not have a microwave to melt the chocolate we had to use the alternative of "boil in the bag" put simply this meant that I had to fill an pyrex jug full of almost boiling water and put the bag in the jug to melt the buttons. Half a pint will cover the bag completely. Within 3-4 minutes the chocolate was melted and ready to pour.
*2* Next I dried the bag containing the melted chocolate and cut a small corner to the top to pour the chocolate into the mould.
I then poured the chocolate into the moulds and made sure that they all looked even. I then gave the mould a tap to ensure that all of the air bubbles were removed.
I then added the lolly pop sticks to the melted chocolate in the mould and twisted the stick to ensure that it was fully covered and then placed in the fridge to chill for 15 minutes.
*3* Now it was finally the time I had been waiting for, to decorate!
Before removing the item it is vital that you check it has set, the chocolate is not very thick so it does set quickly.
To remove the lolly i gently tipped the mould the other way and tapped lightly so that they came out of the mould.
*4* The final step is to decorate the lollies and this is the most difficult part, the icing can be used to write messages or just to stick the edible glitter bits to.
It really is that simple and the mould can be used over and over again and there is actually quite a bit of icing and glitter bits left over so you could buy additional cooking chocolate to make more or use them for a birthday party as a gift for fellow party goers or even as wedding favours if you feel brave!!!
*~*Overall Opinion*~*
This kit is great fun and I really enjoyed making the product and using my imagination. The gift tags and cellophane is a great item to have as you can keep and use for another use and at £2.00 I think this kit was really good value for money.
The chocolate was white chocolate provided in the kit however you could substitute with other cooking chocolate for the flavour you prefer.
The Chocolate is not too thick and therefore the finished product wasn't too sickly even though it had icing on top and some sparkly bits it was defiantely very moorish though!
Since purchasing the kit I have visited www.supercook.co.uk to check out other offers and found a scooby doo lolly pop kit which I am now trying to find in my local supermarket!!
Great fun for all ages and a complete gift in just 30 minutes made from scratch.
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Color other than blue or black for back glass?
I've been thinking about painting the back glass of my tanks. Never did it before, but I like the way it looks. It seems that I can only find pics of blue or black backgrounds. Anyone use another color? Thoughts on how it looked?
I have all my tanks painted black, but I've been recently rethinking this. Something light colored to mimic blue sky in the background. It would depend what your doing with the tank and the scape but I think it adds alot of depth and a more natural look. When you look at a landscape photo (above water) the blue sky is an integral part. It's the same for an aquascape.
Look at pics of scaped tanks with light backgrounds, I think it makes a huge difference.
I'm partial to black myself. I think using a dark color (black, dark blue, etc.) gives an illusion of depth, and can help bring out the colors of fish and plants (similar to a dark substrate).
On the other hand, I think most of the pics of Amano tanks I've seen don't seem to have any background at all, and they look pretty good.
There's an amazing number of options--all can look spectacular.
Frosted white or blue are particularly cool if there's some backlighting, various shades of window-tinting can provide a less stark alternative to the usual solid black. Dark pine green can provide the deep contrast needed to hide equipment and pop the tank colors without the harshness of flat black (had this on my shrimp tank-loved it so much I'll be replacing the overly stark black on my 37g with dark green next time I'm able to access the back).
I've seen some ombre treatments--shading from deep blue to light blue as you move towards the top--that are simple breathtaking.
I think dark green would look really nice, although I don't use a background on my tank. There's a light blue wall behind it, but the tannins make it look sort of greenish-brown.
that watermelon looks awful until I saw it totally set up with the fish. now I think its AWESOME!!!
try white, I have used white rattle can on a few nanos and have been VERY pleased
That's hot, I might just paint my new 55g that. It's great.
As for green, I have hunter green walls, and the 55 I have in there against the green always looks algea-ish. I don't like the green, so I added a black background, which with Tannis, makes the tank look drastically dark.
I think I will go with watermelon to the left and then blue to the right for my 55 twins.
I love that watermelon!
This is a terrible example as the florescent light have tainted the true color.
You can get a pint of white latex paint at HomeDepot and have it tinted with just a little color. The background above is really faint powder blue. A light back ground bounces more light around in the tank.
In this tank I used a 2'x4' Bubble Textured floresent ceiling light defuser from HomeDepot cut to size. It's behind the tank.
I like this better as different amounts of room light will affect the background. Also, different amounts of light will shine through at various levels. I like that more than the solid color of my painted backgrounds.
I don't have a pic but, I've also used 5% "limo" window film. That will also have different light play so it doesn't look too uniform.
for the watermalon
I think a big part of the attraction is the low light and shadows, maybe the white sand as well. Personally if you put that in a highlight tank the effect could totally change
I want a discus tank now, geeeez.
I am probably going to do a dark purple background for my 20g long. I am a huge fan of dark purple with green and I *think* it will look good in a fish tank. I'll let you know :)
In the past, I've had good experience with spraypaint, but considering I'm in a studio apartment not on the ground floor (and dealing with bigger tanks), I'm gong to try the latex paint. When I was in Home Depot, they had these little ~7oz sized trial for a couple dollars, that you can get tinted (I got mine black). container says it should cover a 4x4 area, which should be enough for 2+ coats on most tanks.
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Ceiling junction box installation instead of recessed light.
I decided to replace a recessed light in my living room with a 3 light chandelier. I took out the recessed light and light fixtures. Now I have 7 inches opening located about 5 inches from the closest joist. I don't want to cut drywall. I will use a ceiling medallion to cover the opening. First, I wanted to buy a $15 Westinghouse Lighting 0110000 Saf-T-Brace and install it through the hole. But it is designed for heavy fans and has to be aligned and leveled properly during the installation. Now think I can buy a regular plastic ceiling light junction box for less than $2, nail to a piece of 2X4, which I can screw to a joist through another piece of 2X4. My new chandelier weights only 12 pounds and 7 " hole will let me to easy access the joist.
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Theo Walcott is targeting Wednesday night's trip to Olympiacos to make his comeback from a hamstring injury that kept him out of the win against Stoke on Saturday.
A succession of injury problems has meant that the striker has made just four appearances for the Gunners this season but he's hoping that those concerns are now behind him.
"Hopefully I'll get a start [against Olympiacos]," he told Arsenal TV Online.
"[Then I want to] build on from that and get a consistent run of games, that's really important for me at the moment."
The 20-year-old also says that the game is a good opportunity for some of the Gunners' younger players to make an impression, with Arsène Wenger set to deploy a 'Carling Cup' squad in Greece.
"It's always good to qualify for the Champions League early so you can focus on the Premier League," said Walcott.
"It gives opportunities to players who don't get a chance to play as much in these games and it's a great experience for them all."
But while Arsenal are already through to the Knockout Stages as Group H winners, Olympiacos have it all to play for, meaning a tough test for whatever side Wenger fields in Athens.
"They need a point to qualify so I'm sure they'll go all guns blazing," explained Walcott.
"The atmosphere will be a great experience for us all but we've been to some tough places before."
Arsenal TV Online subscribers can watch the interview in full now.
Theo discusses:
- his potential return from a hamstring injury
- Arsenal's qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages
- some clubs' European struggles this season
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Meyer on Rainey: "He's Not With the Team"
Published September 15th, 2010
For the time being, Chris Rainey is not with the Florida Gator football program, according to Head Coach Urban Meyer in a teleconference Wednesday morning. Meyer said there would need to be further evaluation with regards to the Gator wide receiver following his arrest Tuesday morning, but as of now, he is not with the team.
Omarius Hines will step in to Rainey's role at wide receiver this week against Tennessee, while Jordan Reed will fill in for Hines. When asked what the Gators lose from Rainey as a player, Meyer said, "We haven't had a lot of production from that position, but you do lose a good player...but we do have some good players to fill his spot.
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The café formerly known as Matsu is quite a purist affair. Apart from the odd hot component (yakitori, tempura or katsu) included in good-value lunch deals and a four-course dinner set, sushi rules the roost here. Special mention, however, must go to the excellent chicken-and-chive gyoza. Even sashimi barely gets a look-in: there's just the one stand-alone option of salmon; otherwise it only crops up in a couple of sushi assortments. Just as well, then, that the back-to-front-Kangol-flatcapped itamae (sushi chef) knows what he's doing. Maki hold together nicely, while nigiri are slender and elegantly tapered. Fillings and toppings don't break out of the standard repertoire, but they do exceed expectations for a modest-looking enterprise that's often (undeservedly) quiet. The simplicity of Maco's menu is matched by the pared-down, almost industrial look that was achieved by removing Matsu's false ceiling and coating the old cream interior with matt white. We like the helpful service, and we love the doll's-house-sized food replicas in the window.
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Close call after bullets blast through family's home
by: Kerry Kavanaugh Updated:
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A Gwinnett County father says a stray bullet, which sailed through his home in the middle of the night, could have seriously hurt or killed a member of his family.
Jeremy Diers showed Channel 2's Kerry Kavanaugh the street signs just behind his Auburn home in Gwinnett County that has multiple bullet holes in them.
Diers said he will never forget the sound of the bullet blasting through his walls.
"Some kind of explosion and it ripped through the house. It came through the back of the house," Diers said.
That explosion startled Diers and his family out of bed. A few minutes later, he discovered three holes where a bullet blasted through his bedroom.
"It could have hit somebody, could have hurt them pretty badly, or even killed someone," he said.
Diers said it happened last Tuesday in his subdivision off Clack Road. The next day, he dug what was left of the bullet out of the front of the home. But he said it came from the back.
Aside from the shot up street signs, Kavanaugh spotted what appeared to be a bullet hole in a tree, just feet from the family's back door.
"Even when they're shooting a gun just for fun, it can have consequences," Diers said.
Diers hopes whoever was shooting the streets signs considers those consequences before pulling the trigger in the middle of a neighborhood.
He said his children are having a hard time sleeping at night so he tries to comfort them.
"Everybody is safe. Everybody is sound. So, God was protecting us at that time," Diers said.
Diers reported the gun shots to the Gwinnett County police.


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Step Up to Social Work programme proves a success
By Kirsty McGregor on 2 July , 2012 in workforce
The first students to graduate from the Step Up to Social Work training programme have been presented with their Masters certificates by children's minister Tim Loughton.
Step Up is a (somewhat controversial, albeit popular) fast-track route into social work, which is being piloted by the eight west London local authorities that make up the West London Alliance (WLA). The scheme gives trainees intensive on-the-job experience split into three placements while they study for an MA in social work.
It has been specifically designed to train people who are looking to change their careers and become qualified social workers in 18 months instead of the usual two years.
The 31 graduates are now going to be employed on a two-year contract in one of the WLA councils: Hammersmith and Fulham, Hillingdon, Harrow, Brent, Westminster, Ealing, Kensington and Chelsea or Hounslow.
What the graduates thought of the course:
Sabine Kadhaya, a mature trainee who worked for Brent Council as a social work assistant before joining the Step Up programme, said: "I knew from a very young age that I wanted to work with children, which led me to a career in early years. While studying for my first degree in childhood and youth studies, I came across an advert for a social work assistant position in Brent that looked really interesting. Through my work I realised what impact the appropriate social care intervention could have on the lives of children and their families. After working as social work assistant for a year, Brent's learning and development officer brought Step Up to my attention.
"The training was intensive and took a lot of time away from my family, which, at times, was difficult to cope with. However, with the support of my family I managed to pull through. The key skill that helped me along the way was being very organised in order to cope with the pressures of the practical tasks on placement, but also the academic work. I strongly believe that it is never too late for anyone to study once you have realised where your vocation lies."
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UPDATE: West Seattle Wildcats win 3-1; Headed to state championship
Will face Auburn Mt. View at 4pm Saturday
This morning in Southeast Washington the fur flew when the Wildcats of West Seattle defeated the Mount Si Wildcats 3-1 and advance to the final game of the WIAA 3A State Baseball championship.
West Seattle has never advanced this far in team history. They did it today on the strong pitching arm of senior Sam Hellinger and freshman shortstop Morgan McCullough's standout defense. Hellinger is a member of the Seattle Times All Area Team for 2013 and McCulluogh is the 2013 recipient of the Josh Dickerson Inspirational Award.
West Seattle struck first when in the top of the first Spencer Elder was advanced to second base on a baulk. That brought up Sam Hellinger who took a first pitch deep to right field for a stand up double. Elder was held on third and the Wildcats and runners in scoring position. Next batter up was Tim Adams who took a 2-0 pitch just past the second baseman for an RBI single and West Seattle jumped out to 2-0 lead and would never look back.
The score would remain 2-0 until the top of the fifth when leadoff hitter Morgan McCulluogh blasted a double bagger. Spencer Elder hit a deep dribbler up the first base line that forced the Mt Si pitcher to take the easy out at first allowing McCullough to stand up at third. Hellinger was next at the plate. He hit the ball sharply towards first base and again forcing the play at first allowed McCulluogh to score and that was all that West Seattle needed.
Mount Si threatened in the bottom of the seventh when Hollinger's throw to first base went wide and allowed a Mount Si runner to score but that would be all the runs the other Wildcats would muster.
Hellinger went the distance on the mound using his pitches effectively allowing six hits, one run, and four K's. Surprisingly neither pitcher had a walk in the game.
The Wildcats will face Auburn Mountain View (who defeated Kennewick 6-4 in the afternoon game) tomorrow at 4 pm for all of the marbles.
It was looking like West Seattle was going to face Kennewick, leading Auburn 3-1 in the bottom of the sixth AMV exploded with a five run inning and held on to win 6-4.
In an odd sports note the morning game was between two teams with "Wildcats" as their moniker and the afternoon game was between two "Lions" teams.
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I recently had a snowmobile trip where the country was all snow (no trees, rocks, etc, all snowy hills) and it was sunny. My videos have bad wash-out / overexposure. I've tried Adobe Premiere and Pinnacle Studio to fix it but I'm not an expert with these programs and didn't have much luck. I understand that the details may have been drowned out due to the overexposure but if I had a process or two to try, it would be worth it to me. Any advice? suggestions?
Before trying it in the mentioned programs, I had to convert to mpeg for VCD. Those 2 programs would not import that MP4 file format (Adobe treated it as audio) and other formats I converted to wouldn't work.


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Heineman: Pipeline Decision Could Come Soon
Governor Dave Heineman told the Good Morning Show that President Obama says he will make a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline in the next couple of months.
Heineman said the President didn't give any indication which way he'll go.
Heineman was among several governors who met with the President in Washington D.C.