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Anthony Bourdain, world-renowned chef and best-selling author appeared on CNN's Starting Point this morning to talk about what will be different about this show compared to his previous travel show.
"With CNN, I get to go to all the places that I never would have been able to go really with any other network," Bourdain says. "Places like Congo, Libya, Myanmar, would have been very, very tricky to do elsewhere. Able to go places I never would have been able to go and look at these cultures in either a bigger picture or a more narrow focus as I choose."
Bourdain also previews his first episode in Myanmar and details what was fascinating about shooting there. "For me, it's an enormous and beautiful country that very, very few Westerners have seen or visited. It's been closed off from the rest of the world – a pariah state – for as long as I've been alive. Until just a little over a year ago, a Western film crew, if discovered, would have been kicked out of the country. We're really one of the first crews to have gone in and really shown a big slice, not all, but a big slice of a country that a lot of people haven't seen. It is incredibly gorgeous."
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Tax Credits Available for Home Improvements
Get up to $500 in Tax Credits for Energy-saving Home Improvements
By Dr. John L. Stancil
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By now you've felt the impact of rising energy costs. With soaring energy prices, you can't help but wonder how much of that high-priced heat is escaping during the cold, winter months through your non-thermal windows or drafty front door. And, during the summer, you get the feeling your air conditioner is pumping more dollar signs than cool air.
Under the recently revised Energy Savings Tax Act of 2005, tax credits are available for certain home improvements made in both 2006 and 2007, including insulation materials, exterior windows, skylights, exterior doors, qualified metal roofs, air-circulating fans, designated furnaces or water heaters, as well as certain heat pumps and air conditioners.
It is important for the homeowner to verify if a purchase meets the energy efficient criteria established by the IRS. Each manufacturer has a certification statement included in the packaging, or a certificate that can be downloaded from the company's website. The certification will prove that the material you have purchased qualifies for the credit. Taxpayers should keep the certification document with his or her tax records. The certification should not be mailed to the IRS with your tax return in order to claim the credit.
Taking advantage of the Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Improvements to Existing Homes will not only cut your tax bill, but also provide added energy savings. This credit has a lifetime ceiling of $500 and may not be taken against the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). A credit is often preferable to a deduction. For example, a $1.00 credit reduces your tax bill by $1.00, while a $1.00 deduction will only reduce your tax bill by .15 to .35 cents.
There are two categories of improvements that qualify for this credit. A Category One expenditure is an improvement to the building envelope. The IRS defines a building envelope as (1.) insulation materials or similar energy saving system, (2.) exterior windows, including skylights, (3.) exterior doors, and (4.) a metal roof with appropriately colored coatings that are designed to reduce heat gain. Taxpayers are eligible to receive a credit of 10 percent of the cost of these items. (The IRS has limited the maximum credit for windows to $200.)
Taxpayers are eligible to receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for Category Two expenditures. This category, however, has three specific caps. The IRS allows a $50 maximum for each advanced main air circulating fan installed in a furnace; a $150 cap for each qualified natural gas, propane, or oil furnace or hot water heater; and a $300 maximum for each qualified energy efficient item such as a heat pump.
To be qualified expenditures, the improvements must meet or exceed the criteria established by the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code and must be installed in the taxpayer's main home within the United States. Installation costs can be included as qualified expenditures.
To illustrate the tax credit, Robert and Sue Parker paid $3000 for new windows, $800 for exterior doors and $500 for insulation materials in 2006. The following year, they purchased a qualifying heat pump for $350. All of their 2006 expenditures are listed under Category One and are subject to 10 percent of cost with a $200 maximum on windows. As a result, the Parkers earned $330 in tax credit under IRS guidelines. ($200 maximum for windows, $80 for exterior doors and $50 for insulation.
The following year, the Parkers earned additional credit with their Category Two expenditurere $350 heat pump. Normally, the Parkers would be eligible for a $300 credit for their Category Two purchase; however, since taxpayers are only permitted a $500 maximum credit, they are only able to use $170 towards the credit.
Another credit of interest to homeowners is the Tax Credit for Residential Energy Efficient PropertySolar Fuel Cell Equipment. This section of the Act provides credit to those who add solar panels, solar water heating equipment, or a fuel cell power plant to their home within the United States. Unlike the Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Improvements to Existing Homes, the Tax Credit for Residential Energy Efficient Property Solar Fuel Cell Equipment states improvements do not have to be to your main or primary home.
Qualifying solar water-heating equipment is property to heat water in a personal residence or vacation home located within the United States. At least half of the energy used by the water heater must be used from the sun.
Solar panels, or photovoltaic property is property that uses solar energy to generate electricity for use in the home.
The IRS has determined the credit for each of these improvements is 30 percent of the qualified investment, up to a maximum of $2,000. Taxpayers may take a separate $2,000 credit for each type of system; however, each credit may only be taken once. Equipment used to heat a swimming pool or hot tub does not qualify.
A third credit under this section relates to the purchase of qualified fuel cell power plants. The credit is 30 percent of the purchase price of the qualified equipment. The maximum credit is $500 for each .5 kilowatt of capacity.
These additional credits are available for items placed in service during 2006 and 2007.
Dr. John L. Stancil, a tax analyst for WebTaxCenter.com, has been a member of the Florida Southern College faculty since 1998. He received his bachelors degree from Mars Hill College and holds a M.B.A. from the University of Georgia. He later earned his doctorate in accounting from the University of Memphis. He holds four professional certifications, including CPA, CMA, CFM and CIA. Stancil has received the Florida Institute of CPAs 2005 Outstanding CPA in Public Service Award. (This award is given annually to a Florida CPA who has demonstrated significant contributions through community and civic activities.) He has also been recognized as the Expert of the Month on several occasions by allexperts.com.
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The unknown, possibly described as bizarre event that takes place when girls appear to be blind and/or oblivious to the appearance of their own gender. These females will often comment on unattractive girls' Facebook profile pictures phrases such as "stunning," "gorgeous," "i hate you," and "give me your face," because they somehow find their ugly friend of the same gender beautiful.
"Ughh she's not attractive at all! Why does her profile picture have 79 likes?"
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Afterthoughts | Meri Schuhmacher of Our Diabetic Life
We were thrilled to have Meri Schuhmacher join us on our last edition (are radio shows editions?) of DSMA Live: Parents Talk. It was a well attended show which is no surprise as so many in the community have been touched directly by Meri and the stories of her family. If you haven't already, please tune into the show and get inspired by Meri's upbeat outlook even in the toughest of times. It's really hard not to smile at the sound of her voice.
We spoke about how she manages diabetes with her three boys while they are at school without a school nurse. She spoke about the online community and what it means to her, and gives tips about how to get involved if you aren't already. She also talks about her family's trip to Friends for Life after winning Lilly Diabetes' Once Upon a Time contest. The one phrase I keep going back to is in reference to her four sons and their relationship with Meri. They are "fiercely protective" of her. That phrase just says so much to me about Meri, how she and her husband have raised these four young men and how they support and love her.
If you're wondering what Meri's favorite blog post at Our Diabetic Life is, listen in to find out. That's my final teaser!
Blog Talk Radio – DSMA Live: Parents Talk with Meri Schuhmacher
Up next is Scott Benner who writes at Arden's Day. Tune in on Monday night 9PM EST – December 17th. Here's a snippet of Scott's bio: "I've been a stay-at-home dad since Cole (our first) was born in the early part of 2000. I began to write about being the parent of a child with type I diabetes in the summer of 2007, six days before the first anniversary of our daughter Arden's diagnosis. Since then I've folded a literal ton of laundry, wrote a few things online that seem to resonate with folks and had a couple of ideas that seem to have found traction in the world."


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Well my Mom has been really busy. With what you ask? You will never believe this story. Its just nuts!
Last week on Thursday my brother and his friends went sailing at the lake where my Mom and Dad take me. See picture above for the view(-:
Anyhow... when my brother got to the lake and unloaded his sail boat he found a baby rat laying (or is that lying? Forgive me I forget) on the boat trailer! He said the rest of the family must have fallen off on the ride to the lake! How tragic right? Well you know if I was there, there would be no rats left(-: Anyhow, my brother has a soft heart...kinda gets that from my Mom!
He felt bad for the little baby and took it over to the grass and laid it down. Then he and his friends went sailing for the afternoon. I guess he didn't feel that sorry...(-:
When he arrived back at the boat dock he checked on the baby rat. Guess what? It was still alive! Amazing huh? Of course I wasn't there to help with that part! So my brother decided it should come home and see what we could do to help it. Ha! I am laughing at this point in the story! Of course I would love to "help!"
My brother didn't have that kind of help in mind. How rude.)-: He asked my Mom to help with it! Can you believe it? What did they do you ask? Well they fixed some formula up and fed it with a syringe minus the needle of course! My mom keeps all this on hand just in case she has to take care of an orphan. It happens more then you think! I at this point still can't believe I am watching this happening. Me...the rat terrorist! I am really unhappy sitting next to my mom watching her feed this little baby RAT! Geez Mom what are you thinking? It needs to be fed every 3 hours? Are you kidding me? What about me? So anyhow you get the story. Mom is busy taking care of a rat. Oh you want to see it? Well your in luck cuz Dad snapped a picture for proof! Can you see me licking my chops? Well, no cuz Dad didn't take MY picture)-:
We did however get to go to the lake on Saturday. It was very nice and no RATS to look at all day! My brother had to take care of the rat(-: It was of course there when we got home and my sister even bought it a new little rat cage to live in! Can you believe it? We have to keep it? Oh...and Mom said to tell you its doing really good and its eyes opened yesterday! Yay now it can see me licking my chops!!!!


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The East Baton Rouge Parish school system will have two "Pre-K Palooza" meetings about the new screening process for pre-K registration that will replace the old lottery system for the 2013-2014 school year.
The meetings will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Cortana Mall and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn Middle School, 14939 Tiger Bend Road, a news release says.
Students will be selected based on an academic assessment of their readiness for kindergarten.
The pre-K roundup application period for slots will be held from Jan. 28 to Feb. 1.
Applications are available at schools of choice or online at http://www.ebrschools.org. For more information, call (225) 355-6197.


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Holiday discs 2012: Katherine Jenkins's My Christmas
Katherine Jenkins
My Christmas
How can you tell that Christmas is the bread and butter of classical-pop crossover acts? A good hint is that Welsh lyric mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins has two holiday releases out this season: My Christmas and the more definitively titled This Is Christmas. She may look like a pontoon-jugged soap-opera star, but one-time model Jenkins has classical bona fides, having graduated with honours from the Royal Academy of Music. And she's okay. Jenkins's singing is not going to put Cecilia Bartoli out of business, but My Christmas works because many of its selections ("In Paradisum", Mozart's "Laudate Dominum") haven't been bludgeoned to death on the tinsel-strewn battlefield of holiday music. On the other hand, I never again want to hear anyone who isn't named Leonard Cohen sing "Hallelujah". No matter how many Christmas albums it appears on, it's still not a Christmas song, folks. And neither is that perennial Joni Mitchell bummer "River", from which Jenkins mercifully spared us.


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- Fraternize Fra"ter*nize (? or ?; 277), v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Fraternized}; p. pr. & vb. n.. {Fraternizing}.] [Cf. F. fraterniser.] To associate or hold fellowship as brothers, or as men of like occupation or character; to have brotherly feelings. [1913 Webster]
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Bentley University's Mobile Computing Program (MCP), one of the first in the country, is entering its 33rd year and provides a business class state-of-the-art notebook computer to all full-time undergraduate students.
Having students using the same computer provides a number of benefits:
- Uniformity in the classroom – Professors can prepare lesson plans knowing all students have the required software
- Reliable technical support – Help is always available
- Technology baseline – All students have a level playing field with more than enough computing power to be successful in their studies
- Placing a mobile computer in the hands of every student ensures Bentley graduates are technically savvy entering the business world
The Bentley MCP was developed and continues to be refined with input from students. Each spring an annual survey is sent out to MCP students asking for feedback on the current program and what they would like to see implemented in the future. In addition, the Director of Client Services meets bi-weekly with the Student Government Association's Vice President for IT to continue the conversation between students and Bentley Administration. Service Guidelines and Restrictions.
There are three phases that comprise the MCP:
- Orientation and Campus Welcome: During Orientation and Campus Welcome, all incoming freshmen and new transfer students receive their notebook computer during their computer training session. At this session, students learn about their new notebook computer, about Bentley electronic resources available to them and how they can find support. Check out the presentations (Mac, Windows) students saw during the past Orientation and Campus Welcome! Learn more.
- Junior Swap: Eligible students return their two year old notebook computer for the latest in business-class notebook technology. The "swap" concept was presented to Bentley Administration by the Student Government Association. Learn more.
- Leaving Bentley Checkout (LBC): As part of the final stage, seniors graduating from Bentley run through the Leaving Bentley Checkout Process prior to graduation to ensure the notebook they leave with is ready for a non-Bentley environment. Learn more.


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- With a simple knot the tie sizing is ok , with a windsor knot for a taller person the tie still smaller , this tie needs to be 3 to 4 inches longer to fit good for a windsor knot, (around 64 to 65 inches) on the description the approximately size was stated as 61' but the one i received is 59 from tip to top , i am 1,82 mts with 17.5 neck size
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- This is a nice tie that looks good and is easy to tie. Other reviewers have stated that it is a little short. This might be true, but it is long enough unless you are perhaps a particularly tall person.
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Johannesburg - Red wine quaffers take note, there is more to vino than generating a feeling of well-being.
New research suggests that red wine can halve the rate of bowel cancer, and may also help prevent heart disease and diabetes.
The secret is a substance called resveratrol, a compound found in the skin of red grapes.
University of Leicester researchers said in a EurekAlert! press statement that the health benefits of resveratrol have been known for some time, but it had not been proved that it could be effective in humans, nor what the best dose was.
Using laboratory models, they have found that a daily amount of resveratrol equivalent to two glasses of wine can halve the rate of bowel tumours.
They hope to take their research to the next stage by carrying out clinical trials to find out the optimum level of resveratrol in humans.
Researcher Karen Brown said a lot of people took resveratrol as a supplement, but it was not known how it worked or on whom it could work.
"At the University of Leicester we want to see how resveratrol might work to prevent cancer in humans. Having shown in our lab experiments that it can reduce tumour development, we are now concentrating on identifying the mechanisms of how resveratrol works in human cells.
"We don't even know the best dose you should take. It has been shown that high doses of resveratrol may potentially interfere with other medication." - The Star


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Raytheon Beech King Air 200, Sioux Falls, S.D., May 23, 2006–The pilot of the Sioux Valley Hospital EMS King Air, N32SV, became incapacitated for a brief time when the airplane was descending through 13,000 feet. The second pilot took the controls and landed without incident at Joe Foss Field Airport (FSD). A flight nurse and paramedic were also on board for the positioning flight from Minneapolis to FSD.


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I had surgery on aug 23. I was a cup, I am 5.4 tall, 115pounds befor BA 118 after, I had nattrelle 15/339 moderate profile, under muscle. Love the outcome , my exterior incisions heal nice but I can feel under the skin bumpy on the muscle reatachemnt. Like Lke how it was stitched every few milimiters a little bump. Wrinkly. Is it normal? Will it heal as smooth?
How Long It Takes for the Muscle Incisions to Heal?
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Muscle incisions during breast augmentation
There really is not an incision in the muscle that is sutured during augmentation. The muscle is lifted from the rib cage, and separated or released from the breast bone, and the implant is then placed underneath the muscle. There are no sutures in the area where the muscle is separated. Most likely what you are feeling are sutures that are placed under the skin to close the incision in layers. These typically dissolve over 2-3 months and the bumps go away. You should discuss this with your surgeon if this persists. Good luck.
Post-op feelings in breasts
Iregualrities that you may be feeling could be stitiches or scar tissue. You should probably give it a few months to heal.
Bumps after breast augmentation
I agree with the other posts that you should not be feeling a muscle that was sutured down. While the bottom part of the muscle is typically lifted it is very uncommon to suture it. Its possible you are feeling the deeper sutures under your incision. I would check with your plastic surgeon. Overall it sounds like you are doing great. Cheers. Dr K
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Muscle incisions during breast augmentation
There really is not an incision which is repaired in the muscle during augmentation The muscle is lifted from the edge, and separated or 'incised' from the breast bone in the middle of the chest so that the implant slides underneath. We don't suture the area, just make sure the pocket is smooth and the correct size and position. Ask your surgeon about the 'bumps'.
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Incision healing after breast augmentation
Suturing the muscle back down after a breast augmentation is not a common procedure after a first time breast augmentation. You may be feeling the sutures under the skin incision. Depending on the type of sutures used, those may take 6 weeks to 3 months to dissolve. Talk to your board-certified plastic surgeon about any questions you may have.
Without seeing you it is not possible to know what you are describing. The stitches dissolve within a 3 month period. Check back with you PS.
How Long It Takes for the Incisions to Heal?
I believe you are talking about the skin incision, as it would be unusual to suture the muscle. It is the rule that the skin incision may look and feel irregular. You can often fell the sutures through the skin.
Those will dissolve, and the irregularities almost always smooth out.
Thanks for your question, best wishes.
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It's sometimes said that a honeymoon destination doesn't matter as much as the time you'll spend together as a couple. While that's true – to a point – the destination can make all the difference in the romance department. It also plays a huge role in memories you'll bring home to cherish forever.
That's why so many couples select tropical locales for their honeymoon escapes. Places like Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize and Tahiti are high on the list of places to spend the first few days as husband and wife.
Want to know why? Here are just a few good reasons why tropical settings make for stunning honeymoons:
- The scenery – There's nothing quite like taking a long walk on a tropical beach as the sun sets over the horizon. The only thing that comes close is an adventure into a tropical forest or a hike up a volcanic mountain. In many tropical destinations, Mother Nature paints a landscape that's just perfect for the romance you desire during your honeymoon getaway.
- The accommodations – When tropical destinations are on your list of places to go, you'll find the selection of places to stay is amazing. In many of the world's top destinations, you'll find amazing five-star resorts that have every amenity imaginable. You'll also find some destinations that boast their own unique hotels. Picture yourself, for example, staying at an over-the-water bungalow and waking up to the sound of waves gently lapping the beach. While these boutique hotels are "quirky" to some, they don't skimp in the luxury departments. And they just can't be beaten when it comes to romance or privacy.
- The things to do – Yes, of course, you and your honey will want to spend a whole lot of alone time on your first trip as a married couple. Even so, chances are pretty strong you'll want to venture out of your room at least a few times. When you select a tropical destination, you won't find a shortage of options for things to do when you head out. From the nightclubs of Mexico to the beautiful beaches of Tahiti, Belize and Coast Rica, there's something for everyone in these destinations. Plus, if high adventure is your thing, most tropical destinations deliver. Mountain climbing, sky driving, zip-lining and white water rafting are all possibilities in many destinations.
If you're ready for a honeymoon that won't fail to deliver in the memory department, consider a tropical paradise for your destination of choice. To find out more about vacationing in warmer climates, just consult your honeymoon travel advisor.


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One New Directions member will leave the club, while another major character vows never to sing again in the first episode.
"Glee" season 3 will not premiere until next week, but some reporters have got a chance to watch the first episode of the new chapter earlier. On Thursday, September 15, Ryan Murphy screened the September 20 outing which might upset fans of some characters.
[SPOILER ALERT!] Santana leaves New Directions in the premiere episode, but Murphy assures that she will be back. Showing her wilder side by dying her hair pink and smoking, Quinn also vows not to sing again but it is unclear how long she will stay on with this state.
Meanwhile, a good news comes for Blaine's fans. The character portrayed by Darren Criss finally leaves the Warblers to be with Kurt at McKinley High. As for Kurt, he and Rachel learn that it is not easy to get into a performing arts college after high school.
Some new faces, including "The Glee Project" runner-up Lindsay Pearce and Lamarcus Tinker who plays Mercedes' new love interest, appear in the episode titled "The Purple Piano Project". As for the musical numbers, the cast perform "We Got the Beat" and Blaine delivers a sexy solo.
Speaking to reporters after the screening, Murphy explained that "the season ends with the core group, with many of them graduating and figuring out what their futures are." He additionally revealed his plan to make a two-hour tribute episode in the spring.
In another "Glee" news, Heather Morris recently said she would quit the show and acting altogether for the sake of her relationship with boyfriend Taylor Hubbell. "I love acting, but if it affects my relationship, then I won't continue doing it," she told Fitness magazine.
"My boyfriend doesn't like to see me kiss anyone on the show," she further opened up. Thus, she is glad that her character settled down with Artie in almost the whole second season.


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Some days it feels like everywhere you turn there are new superfoods or diet plans popping up. A lot of these are based on sound scientific evidence, but in many cases, the evidence has been used inappropriately.
No one can argue against the benefits of eating well and staying healthy. Unfortunately, some people try to take advantage of the general global trend toward healthier eating by coming up with ways to exploit those looking to change their culinary habits.
Here are some signs that a diet plan might be a scam:
- Flimsy science: If the plan mentions something like "antioxidants" or "superfoods," you should be aware that the makers of the plan might not really know what they're talking about. Buzzwords are all the rage in marketing, which means they might be more interested in putting big bucks on their own table rather than healthy food on yours.
- High costs: Sometimes you will be required to make a purchase (or several) in order to follow a specific diet plan. Any supplements, including protein shakes or other supposedly beneficial items, should be regularly available outside of the website or company that you are looking at. Real healthy eating can be accomplished with normal foods. In fact, many doctors and scientists agree that less processed foods are better, which means that packages of pills or powders are probably not the best option for you--especially if the price is high.
- Weight-loss teas: Herbal teas will not help you lose weight. The only way that tea can help with a diet plan is by giving you an artificial sensation of being full. But this result comes from any liquid that temporarily fills your stomach, including water. Again, having to pay a lot of money for special teas may be a sign that the plan is more of a scam than something that will give you actual results.
- Speed: Losing weight in a matter of days or weeks is both unhealthy and dangerous. It is also nearly impossible. Diet plans that suggest you can do so are either misguided or intentionally damaging. Either way, you want to avoid this type of weight loss. Shedding one or two pounds a week is a much better approach.
Diet plans have more to do with health than weight and United Way tries to help educate people on the importance of various foods and other products. When in doubt about any lifestyle change, it is always a good idea to talk to your doctor.


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Garrett B.wrote a review of Origo Granite Peak Series Altimeter Watch on June 19, 2011
Heavy, stiff band
After I got this, I spent 5 minutes getting it out of all the packaging. Then I put it on my wrist and could barely get it off because the band is so stiff. I see what other people mean when they say they had problems with the band breaking, or breaking off pins. Not a good design. Also, I didn't realize how much it weighed until I had it on my hand. Then I checked the weight and some other altimeters and this one definitely seems on the heavy side (4.5oz vs. 2.5 or 3.0). It is like swinging a quarter pound hamburger on your wrist everywhere you go. I took it back.


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I am a grad student and I am doing research on the differences in high income, medium income, and low income parents view educational enrichment activities, particularly those with a math and science bent. I am curious to know about the following from those with higher income levels:
- What types of activities do you engage with your child
- How much of the outside activities you engage with your child are educational in value
- When do you have the opportunity to engage in these activities (do you have time during the work week or is it relegated to the weekend)
- Do you like to participate with your child or do you prefer to drop him/her off while you do some other activity
- What generally attracts you to a particular activity
Any help can be appreciated.
You've posted this in a homeschooling forum- is that the demographic you're looking for?
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Hi Eris,
What I am trying to get at is whether affluence is a driver in the ability of the parents to really be engaged in the intellectual development of a child outside of a traditional, structured environment. Homeschooling is one aspect of it.
If there is a better place to pose these questions, let me know.
I think you'll have better luck with it here if you rework your questions. Homeschoolers don't think in terms of fitting in activities after a work week or during weekends, for instance. And it's hard for most homeschoolers to think in terms of "outside activities" separate from their ongoing educational lifestyle that's happening at home and all around the community (or world).
My family was fortunate in having the resources to travel together and pursue interests in all sorts of interesting places and to provide some wonderful separate group educational opportunities for our son during his teen years - but I know plenty of other families who didn't have nearly as much in the way of such resources and were yet able to engage with their children in lots of the kind of educational activities you're thinking of.
The fact that people are able to homeschool in the first place, rather than having to be away at work full time does provide a lot more opportunity for all sorts of wonderful educational opportunities, but many homeschoolers are living on very little income in order to do that. On the other hand, I've known much more affluent families who do/did not homeschool, and their outside activities are more often than not simply recreational ones - because they feel the "educational" part is taken care of at school.
Homeschoolers tend to come to a point where they stop thinking so much in terms of one activity being "educational" vs. another not educational, because it all starts to blend in and they start to see the natural learning that weaves through everything. So it's kind of complicated. - Lillian
I am a grad student and I am doing research on the differences in high income, medium income, and low income parents view educational enrichment activities, particularly those with a math and science bent. I am curious to know about the following from those with higher income levels:
- What types of activities do you engage with your child
- How much of the outside activities you engage with your child are educational in value
- When do you have the opportunity to engage in these activities (do you have time during the work week or is it relegated to the weekend)
- Do you like to participate with your child or do you prefer to drop him/her off while you do some other activity
- What generally attracts you to a particular activity
Any help can be appreciated.
Ohh... research! I just love it.
I think first of all the kind of information you are looking for would be better posted in The Childhood Years (you would have to repeat your post in the different age groups). As a previous poster mentioned, the data you collect in this forum is not going to be representative of the typical population. Well, for that matter, the data collected from anywhere on this site is not going to be the typical population, since people who tend to visit this site are a bit alternative and intensely focused on providing excellent parenting, and oddly enough, because of that, tend to be of lower income temporarily than you would find in mainstream culture because many of the families will have chosen to go to one income for a while in order to focus on child-rearing.
You might consider re-wording your poll so that it more specifically captures the information you are looking for. And use the poll feature.
For example,
"What types of activities do you engage in with your child" is going to be hard to answer. What are you after, here, exactly? Maybe it would be better to ask:
How often do you read to your child?
How often do you visit the library or buy books for your child? or How many children's books are in your home on average per week?
How many activities does your child participate in outside the home per week?
How many of these activities 1. sports related 2. art/culture related 3. specifically academic
And so on. Just some rough ideas that popped into my head.
Also, you might have us indicate income level (you can make the poll private I think).
Agree with Bellingham. These questions are very difficult for me as a homeschooling parent to answer. We don't draw a distinction between living daily life, playing and learning. I am in a sense "involved in" almost everything my homeschooled children do and learn. Sometimes my involvement is simply to facilitate: to provide resources and be available while they are busy doing stuff if they want to talk or ask questions or get help. Sometimes we work side by side on shared projects. Sometimes I directly teach or administer a program. Sometimes I drive them places, observe their outside activities and perhaps help out with them, listen to podcasts with them and discuss casually and informally, go with them on a bike ride on a nature trail, bring them along to a chamber music rehearsal where they do sudokos and absorb Mozart.
I would have a really tough time chopping the sort of things my kids and I do together and separately into educational vs. not and outside the home vs. not. Whether I participate in outside activities with my children or not depends on their preference, and varies with age and developmental stage. The only one of your questions that I can answer clearly is the last one: what attracts me to a specific activity is my child's attraction to a specific activity. If my child is keen, I'll do my best to support that desire.
Homeschoolers may turn out to be a confounding factor in your research. Many of us have had to trade a second income for the opportunity to be highly involved in our children's education. Our family income is just over half what it would have been if I was in the workforce full-time in my profession. Because of that choice, I am able to be much more highly involved in my kids' educational activities. Lower income is proportional to higher involvement in my family's n=1 study.
Mountain mama to one great kid and three great grown-ups
Thanks for all your great and interesting responses and feedback. I guess I should take a step back and ask, what motivated you to make this decision to homeschool?
What's your field of study?
and DD2, 11/2004
I'll try to keep my response in a nutshell. I found no school that could meet the individual needs of my child. When I thought about homeschooling, I suddenly realized what a joy it could be to set our own schedule, stay up as late as we pleased to read books or do whatever we wanted, travel and go on field trips whenever we pleased, and pursue whatever ways of learning that were perfect for my son. We would not have to put up with some teacher's notions of how he should learn, when or how he should learn, what he should learn, or who he should be. We were getting particularly fed up with the liberties teachers had been taking with trying to tell us how we should be raising our child - it wasn't that he was a problem to them or their classrooms in any way (to the contrary, they found him easy and delightful), but they kept crossing boundaries in trying to direct every little thing. As it turned out, homeschooling was even better than we'd imagined - the freedom was exhilarating. When he was applying to colleges, he expressed in his essay how grateful he was for having had the opportunity to grow up in such a way as to be able to pursue his interests and develop sound confidence in his ability to learn anything. He got scholarship offers from his first two choices, and never went on to complete the third application. - Lillian
So, your "research" for grad school is being conducted by asking people questions on a web board? Without stating your name, or the institution you're affiliated with? Have you cleared this research by your IRB? Reviewed the institution's ethical guidelines for research with human subjects? Does your adviser know you're taking this approach?
Your questions are extremely general, and when you refer to specifics (i.e., "high income", "with a math and science bent") they are undefined. This is poor scholarship, unlikely to yield useful data. And whatever you get, you may have to junk it for failure to comply with ethics guidelines that would normally require you to, at the very least, state your name and affiliation, and discuss the planned uses of your data.
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It appears the Palins are tired of being defamed by media, for the day after the Alaska governor announced her intention to step down from her post later in the month, her attorney issued a written warning:
This is to provide notice...those who republish the defamation, such as Huffington Post, MSNBC, The New York Times and The Washington Post, that the Palins will not allow them to propagate defamatory material without answering to this in a court of law.
As reported by Politico moments ago:
Ratcheting up her offensive against the news media, Gov. Sarah Palin's attorney threatened on Saturday to sue mainstream news organizations if they publish "defamatory" stories relating to whether Palin is under federal investigation.
In an extraordinary four-page letter, Alaska-based attorney Thomas Van Flein warns of severe consequences should speculation that until now has largely been confined to blogs — about whether Palin embezzled funds in the construction of a Wasilla, Alaska, sports arena — find its way into print.
"This is to provide notice to Ms. Moore, and those who republish the defamation, such as Huffington Post, MSNBC, The New York Times and The Washington Post, that the Palins will not allow them to propagate defamatory material without answering to this in a court of law," Van Flein warned, citing Alaska liberal blogger Shannyn Moore. [...]
"Just as power abhors a vacuum, modern journalism apparently abhors any type of due diligence and fact checking before scurrilous allegations are repeated as fact," the Anchorage attorney wrote.
Neither the Times or the Post made any mention of the embezzlement rumors in their Saturday editions, but sources close to Palin consider the letter a warning shot to stay away from the topic.
In the letter, Van Flein writes: "'The Alaska Constitution protects the right of free speech, while simultaneously holding those "responsible for the abuse of that right.'… These falsehoods abuse the right to free speech; continuing to publish these falsehoods of criminal activity is reckless, done without any regard for the truth, and is actionable."
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Pawn Shop Circuit: No Changes
At Kenny's pawn shop today I found a "lamo camo" version of a Winchester 1300 with a sighted slug barrel. Kenny's handgun selection had not changed since I visited last. He also had some type of brass receivered lever action rifle with an octagon barrel. I did not ask to see it, but I did phone a friend who may be interested in it after I left.
Neil still had the Ruger MKII for $199. The Heritage Arms Rough Rider Neil had in .22 with birdshead grips for $99 was sold. Someone made a mistake with that selection, I think. Neil had also sold the H&R 922 that I had returned.
Finally, I drove over to Dave's pawn shop. Dave's selection had not changed except for a couple of Glocks, so I paid another $50 on my layaway gun and drove on home through the sleet.
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will provide a short break for homeowners facing foreclosure during the holidays.
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Homeowners who face foreclosure will get a short break this holiday season. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will suspend foreclosure evictions from Dec. 19 through Jan. 2. For those whose homes are in foreclosure, this doesn't mean the foreclosure process will be put on hold. Foreclosure proceedings will continue, but borrowers will be "permitted" to


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Ball inspires young engineers
Television personality Johnny Ball launched the latest phase in a technology programme designed to inspire young engineers of the future.
The Technology Enhancement Programme (Tep) is aimed at the 14 to 19 age group, giving schools access to modern technology at low cost.
It is funded by the Gatsby Technical Education Project and managed by the Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick.
"A workshop that would include automation, robotics, Cad/Cam, new materials from plastics, composites, metals and natural materials," said Professor Kumar Bhattacharyya, the director of Warwick Manufacturing Group.
Johnny Ball, a young person's science educator whose television shows in the 1970s and 1980s included Think of a number, launched the scheme on Monday.
Tep will also offer training for 10,000 teachers, ensuring they are familiar with the very latest technology used by companies today.
The scheme will run alongside other initiatives, such as designing a jumbo jet.
"The aim is to make sure children in schools have access, not to the technology of the 50s or 60s that their school happens to be lumbered with, but to the technology of the real world being used in factories and universities of today," a spokesman for Warwick University said.
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How Do You Take Your Pie?by Food Network Magazine in Food Network Magazine, Polls, July 24th, 2014
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They're probably my least favorite of the people I like. I don't know why I don't like them as much as other teams because I usually always love the family teams.
They're probably my least favorite of the people I like. I don't know why I don't like them as much as other teams because I usually always love the family teams.
Survivor - Christina | The Amazing Race - Dave/Rachel | American Idol - Hollie, DeAndre | Celebrity Apprentice - Aubrey | The Voice - Chris, Juliet
They seem to "laid back" to win or even last long.
Put me in a special school, 'Cause I am such a fool.
'Troublemaker' from the band Weezer
I hope Nicholas isnt tempted to get from his seat and help fly the plane on those long flights during this race..... I just can't trust a pilot who describes himself as Goofy.....Grandpa seems sane....but he did sign up for this so who knows...
laid back usually lasts longer than "panic stress out and meltdown"
i think the grandson will end up being annoyed with the granddad
I wish them well, but phsyically I don't see this grandpa making it that far.
Put on your big girl panties and deal with it!!
I can't believe whoever proof reads this stuff for CBS let this typo get through! It should be "accepting."He describes his Teammate as rough around the edges and not too excepting of people who go against his advice.
Anyway, this looks like an interesting team, but I'll be surprised if they make it past the 3rd or 4th week.
Visually, this is a comedically wonderful team to behold. You have a lanky, dare-I-say-it geeky 23 year-old and his scrappy 68 year-old grandpa with an attitude that if it takes a few scrapes and mud to show these youngsters how to play the game, so be it.
In the first episode, the most hilarious editing was the grandfather falling down and the kid looking bewildered. For the previews of next week, the grandfather was covered with mud and the kid still looked bewildered. Something tells me Nicolas finds much in life to be bewildering, especially the opposite sex. One hopes he isn't too baffled if an engine in one of the ATR-72's he flies goes into auto-feather on take-off from SJU (San Juan).
In the coming episodes, I picture the poor grandfather always getting the short end of the stick immersed in a lot more mud.
I completely agree with everything, Wcstflyer. This team has potential for comedy gold. Plus, I really do like both of them, and their quirky personalities.
I'm waiting for the blondes or sisters to start flirting with Nicholas for some advantage, and the poor guy having absolutely no idea of how to react or what to do. Grandpa will probably step in at that point; HE'LL know, lol!
Is grampaw always going to be shown taking a spill? He's going to run down the batteries in his First Alert bracelet.


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SQL Developer has a preference
But JDeveloper is missing this preference, and it is turned on by default.
This will be rectified in a future realese of JDeveloper but in the mean time there is a workaround.
1) Close JDeveloper.
2) Open JDevelopers product-preferences.xml file.
This can be found under
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3)Add the following after the ide tag.
<hash n="DBConfig">
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|Ol Zebs Pumpkin Seeds
Ol' Zeb's is a great old heirloom variety pumpkin that is perfect for baking or carving. Pumpkins are a bright orange color and can reach up to 30 pounds. Deeply ribbed. Nice stem handle. Very prolific. Make sure they have plenty of room. Shows powdery mildew resistance. For best results, enrich your soil with good organic compost before planting.
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Warring joint-venture partners Vale and
Vale Australia general manager coal development Chris Coombes told The Australian Financial Review yesterday the company had received a definitive feasibility study on the project, and expected to hand it to the board for approval next month.
"The results look good and in all cases, they're above the hurdle rates to proceed," he said.
"If it's approved, we look forward to seeing construction starting well before the end of this calendar year."
Aquila executive chairman
"That key ingredient is missing."
Mr Coombes said first coal from development at Eagle Downs could come as early as the June quarter, 2014, while first longwall coal could be produced in the September quarter, 2015.
The earliest that port capacity for the project will become available is 2015, when stage two of the Wiggins Island Coal Export terminal is expected to start operating.
Mr Coombes admitted there may be a need to stockpile production while the partners waited for capacity, but he said it would be only low volumes of development coal.
"Certainly the expectation at this stage is there will be a logistical solution well before the longwall commences," he said.
Aquila is suing Vale over its decision to forgo 4 million tonnes in port capacity the joint venture had been offered at Abbott Point.
Based on the feasibility study, Eagle Downs is expected to produce 5.4 million tonnes of hard coking coal a year, with potential to expand to 8 million tonnes a year.
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Chennai, July 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Venkaiah Naidu today took a jibe at the Congress' initiative to get support of its allies for the Food Security Bill, referring to media reports which said that the Samajwadi Party is likely to support the Food Security Ordinance
"There were reports from the media that some arrangement has been worked out that Samajwadi Party will support the food security. I believe this food security is for the security of the Congress Party and it has extended to its allies also," Naidu told media here.
According to media reports, the Samajwadi Party is likely to support the Food Security Ordinance during the Monsoon Session of Parliament that begins from August 5.
The Samajwadi Party had earlier opposed the Food Bill, saying it was anti-farmer.
The Congress needs the Samajwadi Party's support for other crucial bills in Parliament like Pensions and Insurance Bill as well. (ANI)


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Muhammad Asad By Muhammad Akram Chughtai
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Allama Muhammad Asad Ex Leopold Weiss 1900-1992, was a European Jews Bedouin who converted to Islam on his visit to Germany. Later on Muhammad Asad has become a successful journalist, traveler, writer, translator and an Islamic scholar. Allama Asad was one of the 20th century's most influential European Muslims Scholar. He was specialist in Islamic economy.
Allama Muhammad Asad was given citizenship in the recently established country of Pakistan by Qaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1947 and was appointed as a Director of Islamic Reconstruction department, where he made recommendations on the drafting of Pakistan's first Constitution. In 1949, Maulana Asad has joined Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs as head of the Middle East Division in 1952. He was also appointed as a Minister Plenipotentiary to the United Nations in USA.
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The family of Trowbridge stabbing victim Shaun Hulbert have paid an emotional tribute to him following his death last Saturday at Bristol Royal Infirmary.
Mr Hulbert, 26, of Aldeburgh Place, in Trowbridge, had his family by his hospital bedside at the time of his death.
He was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after collapsing at his home on Sunday, August 12, following complications in his recovery from being stabbed in the chest during an incident
outside Manor House Flats on Frome Road on Tuesday, July 24 when he needed emergency surgery to save his life.
His mother Kate said: "I brought Shaun home to our house in Studley Green when he was three days old and he has lived in this area all of his life. All of his friends and family live in the
"Shaun has always had lots of friends but the time when he was the most happy and relaxed was when he was fishing. I have been taking him fishing since he was a little boy of four years old and he shared this love of fishing with his step-dad.
"I am heartbroken that Shaun is gone. We were able to be with him in hospital so he wasn't alone. He died with all of his family around him. He was close to all of his brothers, his Nan and Granddad and his girlfriend, who will all miss him greatly.
"We ask all of his friends and the people in Studley Green to please respect our privacy at this difficult time as we deal with this terrible loss of a son, grandson, boyfriend and friend."
Shane Gulliver, 33, of Navigator Close, Hilperton, had been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to the stabbing.
He remains in custody and is due to appear at Salisbury Crown Court at a later date.
A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: "Detectives will be speaking to the Crown Prosecution Service to determine the appropriate next step."


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Having Centrefold shoot its entire 10th edition using the Nokia Lumia 1020 shows the flexibility of the 41MP PureView camera. It can be used by professionals who are used to the most expensive and capable photography equipment. The camera on the Lumia 1020 is also perfect for those who know nothing about taking pictures. All of the settings can be automatically handled by the phone.
Some of the pictures shot by the Nokia Lumia 1020 for Centrefold magazine can be found in the slideshow below.
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Centralized PC power managers not created equal
Autonomic, BigFix, and Symantec Altiris solutions offer a wealth of potential power savings, but also differences in policy depth, granularity, and ease
Notably, a new type of power strip/UPS from APC can eliminate much of this wasted power. The P7GT power strip and the BE750G Back-UPS model both power off up to three peripherals when the attached computer shuts down or goes into hibernate mode. This means that the power supplies for the peripherals are completely powered off, rather than using standby power or full power when the computer is shut off.
Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 offer three degrees of power saving: sleep (called standby in XP), hibernate, and shut down. Sleep saves system state to RAM in order to resume very quickly, while hibernate saves state to disk, taking longer to resume but allowing even RAM to be powered down. Standby mode in XP is essentially the same as sleep mode in Vista and Windows 7, except that standby saves system state only in RAM whereas Vista and Windows 7 also save it to disk as a safety measure.
Rather than focusing on the technical differences of these modes, it is useful to examine the recovery times to full operational. Booting from shutdown takes the longest, up to several minutes depending on the system, how many drivers load, how long it's been since a clean install, and other factors. Restoring from hibernate is generally quicker, and restoring from sleep is quickest of all, generally requiring only a few seconds.
Particularly during the day, shutting down a PC is not economical. If you power down a user's PC while he or she is at lunch, the 3 cents of electricity you save will be wiped out by the five minutes the user wastes waiting for the PC to boot up.
Go, go power savers
All three software products in my test help admins locate PCs that aren't using power management; moreover, they all enable policy-based enforcement of power-saving settings by remotely deploying agents to each PC on the network. Additionally, they offer considerably more flexibility than trying to use Group Policy in Active Directory, plus they deliver a wealth of other features unrelated to power management -- although at additional cost.
The offerings aren't all created equal, however. Autonomic delivers the easiest and most granular power policy management, but the Autonomic management platform supports only Windows clients. BigFix approaches Autonomic in power management features, while being able to manage a very wide array of client and server platforms. Symantec boasts the broadest overall management platform, integrating many different products into a single management console and providing a limited but free power management capability along with the rest of the platform.
Autonomic Software ANSA Platinum Suite
In my tests, I prefer to install products myself to ensure that my experience is the same as a customer's. For my test of Autonomic ANSA Platinum Suite, the company gave me a Lenovo server with the software pre-installed on Windows Server 2003. I allowed this on the assurance that Autonomic is just as accommodating to all its customers.
A small company, Autonomic seems very, very responsive to customer requests. Based on comments I made during the process of getting the system integrated into my test bed, Autonomic made changes in the code, adding features I'd suggested in passing, and sent me an updated version within a week. Neither BigFix nor Symantec are likely to be this responsive, especially to smaller customers.
Power management platforms compared
|Autonomic ANSA Platinum Suite
|BigFix Enterprise Suite 7.2
|Symantec Altiris Client Management Suite 7.0.354
|Autonomic Software takes the rebate received from the power company for implementing PC power management or 25 percent of the savings that result. Savings is determined by using third-party software to track power usage before and after installation, using a large sample of systems for 14 days, quarterly if requested.
|$7 per managed system
|Power management is a free addition to the Altiris Client Management Suite, which costs $95 per managed system.
|Runs on Windows Server 2003 with a SQL Server database. Agents for Windows clients only.
|Runs on Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 with a SQL Server database. Agents for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and other clients.
|Runs on Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 with a SQL Server database. Agents for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and other clients.
|Pros and Cons
|+Effectively no cost. +Easy to install, use, and verify power savings. +Flexible power management policies that go beyond Windows control panel options. +Allows waking to apply updates. -Supports only Windows clients.
|+Easy to install and monitor power savings. +Flexible power management policies that go beyond Windows control panel options. +Allows waking to apply updates. +Support for other operating systems than Windows. -Finding the settings you need can be difficult.
|+Power management policies are easy to configure. +Allows waking to apply updates. +Support for other operating systems than Windows. -Power management policies are limited to what's available in the Windows control panel. -Initial setup is more difficult than the other systems.
|Bottom Line
|Autonomic Software provides an excellent power management product that won't cost anything to install, because pricing is a portion of the power savings. The flexible but easy-to-use policy engine allows settings for different times of day and days of the week, and flexibility far beyond what's available in the Windows control panel. The suite offers a plethora of other management functions, some of which are included free with the power management piece.
|BigFix offers a nice management platform with support for a wide range of server and client operating systems and a flexible but somewhat cumbersome policy engine. Power management settings are located in several different places, so getting what you want requires some exploration and experimentation.
|The Altiris management platform isn't a product you'd buy solely to manage power; it's a full-featured PC management platform that includes power management. Considered solely as a power management system, it falls short of the others in this test. But if you're already using Altiris or don't have a PC management platform, it's a good choice.


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On a classic, summer day in Atlanta, I stumbled across this beautiful Fashionista in a statement chevron top whom I was anxious to photograph. Just as I had begun to snap her picture, her friend appeared in an equally as trendy of an outfit. While wearing a bold print or hue with mostly neutrals may not be the most complex thing to do, these two Fashionistas show that it is perhaps one of the easiest trends to pull off as the results are consistently chic.
The Fashionista on the right wears a pair of black trousers and beautiful, platform strappy sandals. She adds some oomph to her ensemble with a multicolored chevron blouse. The blouse is undoubtedly done in a bold print, but the neutral pieces of her outfit simultaneously mute and complement the pattern. Her bubblegum pink lipstick adds even more personality to her look.
The Fashionista on the left opts for a neutral black, silk button-down and boyfriend jeans, only to pair them with a gorgeous pair of royal blue, suede, pointed toe pumps and gold statement jewelry. While the pumps and jewelry may not be as initially eye-catching as her friend's blouse, they add sophistication to this otherwise simple outfit and make it stand out.
Ready to try the trend for yourself? Luckily, it can be done in a variety of ways. All you need is one piece that truly makes an impact to pair with fairly neutral basics. I like the idea of these stunning printed pants from Zara with an unfussy pair of flat sandals and a simple silk blouse.
The beauty of this trend is that it can be reworked with any article of clothing. While we all wish we could simply steal looks from off the runway, the task is easier said than done. Statement pieces will always be in style, so don't be afraid to take the risk.


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Remediation: Understanding New Media
MIT Press, 2000 - 295 pages
Media critics remain captivated by the modernist myth of the new: they assume that digital technologies such as the World Wide Web, virtual reality, and computer graphics must divorce themselves from earlier media for a new set of aesthetic and cultural principles. In this richly illustrated study, Jay David Bolter and Richard Grusin offer a theory of mediation for our digital age that challenges this assumption. They argue that new visual media achieve their cultural significance precisely by paying homage to, rivaling, and refashioning such earlier media as perspective painting, photography, film, and television. They call this process of refashioning "remediation," and they note that earlier media have also refashioned one another: photography remediated painting, film remediated stage production and photography, and television remediated film, vaudeville, and radio.
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Case Conclusion Date: 12.29.2011
Practice Area: DUI and DWI
Outcome: Restoration of client's driving privileges.
Description: Client lost her license after her conviction for her second OWI in June 2010. Client first contact our officer shortly after losing her license to prepare for the process for obtaining her driving privileges again. Our office provided the client with guidance regarding the necessary steps to take to give her the best shot at getting her license back on her first petition following the mandatory one year waiting period. Client followed our instructions to the letter and retained our firm when she petitioned the Secretary of State following her one year waiting period. In preparation for her hearing, we reviewed and edited her support letters, reviewed her alcohol assessment, and ensured that the documents substantiating her one year of sobriety were all in order. The day before the hearing, we prepared her by going over the questions she would likely be asked by the hearing officer. We attended the hearing with our client and ensured that she effectively presented her case for restoration of her driving privileges. Following the hearing, our client was granted full driving privileges with no restrictions on her first attempt before the Secretary of State.


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Elizabeth Forward girls advance to PIAA second round
Olivia Barkley scored 15 points, and Natalie Fekula added 14 in leading the Elizabeth Forward girls basketball team to a 52-30 victory over Bradford on Saturday in the opening round of the PIAA Class AAA playoffs at Pitt-Bradford.
The Warriors (24-4) held a 24-17 lead at halftime and used an 18-7 run in the third quarter to seal the victory.
Ali Rinfrette scored a game-high 16 points for Bradford.
The EF girls advanced to Tuesday's PIAA second round, where they will play Mt. Pleasant (16-9) at 8 p.m. at Fox Chapel High School.


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Photo Coverage: Anita Gillette & Penny Fuller Give SIN TWISTERS Preview at 54 Below
On October 2 & 9, two beloved Tony-nominated Broadway actresses, Anita Gillette & Penny Fuller, join forces for a delectable evening of humorous reflection and harmonious song in Sin Twisters, a show with a devilish spoonerism of a title. On the streets of Manhattan and Los Angeles, these vibrant and savvy veterans of over two dozen Broadway productions, as well as countless films and television shows, are constantly being mistaken for each other, although one is at least three inches taller, and one is a blonde and the other, a redhead. Yet, during their respective careers, they have both tackled some of the same parts, including the plum role of Sally Bowles in the original Broadway production of Cabaret. Sin Twisters joyfully celebrates these similarities but also gives full voice to these two remarkable performers' differences as artists and as women. This show is a must for anyone who loves theater lore and cherishes the enduring bonds of friendship. Check out photos from their 54 Below press preview below!
54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, is the new performance venue in the grand tradition of New York City nightlife. A few blocks from the heart of Times Square and just below the legendary Studio 54, 54 BELOW is a classically designed state-of-the art nightclub in the theatre district that hosts audiences with warmth and style. The venue provides a food and beverage menu from early evening through the wee hours of the morning that is worthy of the world-class entertainment on the stage.
Located at 254 West 54th Street, 54 BELOW features up to three shows nightly with cover charges ranging from $15-$95.
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Leslie Kenworthy Avery, 68 years old, of Toluca Lake, Calif., passed away on December 3, 2013 surrounded by her children due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.
Leslie was born on March 1, 1945 to Charles and Millicent Goldstone in upstate New York. They relocated their family to Hollywood when Leslie was five years old. Leslie was the youngest of 10 children. She attended Carpenter Avenue, Walter Reed, and North Hollywood High schools. Leslie went to work at Columbia Pictures and met her first husband, Joseph Kenworthy, father to her two children Michael and Michelle.
In 1987, Leslie married Robert P. Avery II, the VP of Shamrock Holdings, a Roy and Patty Disney company. Together they designed and built their dream home on Forman Avenue in Toluca Lake. She resided at her home until Bob passed and she became ill.
Leslie worked in the entertainment industry for the studios for many years both in production and at the corporate level prior to beginning her career in real estate in 1977. Her knowledge of the entertainment industry proved to be a tremendous asset in her commercial real estate career. Leslie retired in 2011 as the owner-broker of First Commercial Group and First Residential Properties, which she started in 1986.
Leslie loved adventure and the outdoors. She was always on the go and loved to jump out of perfectly good airplanes, ride motorcycles, downhill ski, play tennis, travel the world on cruise ships, collect art, design spaces, and hustle people at ping pong to name just a few of her pastimes. Leslie drove as if she was on the Autobahn every day, and was always impeccably dressed and put together. She loved sports and you could hear her cheer along from the next state over … and God forbid you interrupt her while watching the Lakers or football.
Leslie will always be lovingly remembered both professionally and personally for going above and beyond to help absolutely anyone in need. She maintained clients for over 30 years that became dear friends and had a remarkable talent for making new friends everywhere she went.
Leslie is survived by her sisters Onnie, Arlene, and Valerie, her son Michael K. Kenworthy and her daughter Michelle K. Mustain, her son-in-law Timothy Mustain, and her grandchildren Riley Elizabeth and Brendan Christopher as well as her stepchildren Ross Avery, Bob Avery, and Cindy Roberts.


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In last month's Informant, I analysed the benefits that flowed, due to recent tax changes, to recipients of federal government indexed pensions. This generated unexpected criticism of how the social-security system treats these superannuants. One reader complained that, while her CSS pension was now tax-free, her part age pension entitlement had fallen because of an increase in the social-security income test rate from 40 per cent to 50 per cent two years ago.
The argument is that retired federal employees receiving indexed pensions are now eligible for smaller age pension entitlements than they had been when the 40 per cent income test rate applied. Overall, however, the latest tax tweak still reduces any financial disadvantage that occurs as a result of the changed test.
Moreover, even under the higher income test rate, indexed pension recipients remain entitled to some age pension payments and associated benefits until their annual income reaches $43,228 (singles) or $63,856 (married couples). Indexed pensions at these levels can provide comfortable and certain retirement incomes, especially compared with those available from investing lump-sum superannuation pay-outs in these uncertain times.
For example, at a 6 per cent annual investment yield, capital sums of about $720,000 (singles) and $1,070,000 (married couples) would be needed to produce the above levels of yearly income. But because the assets test that also determines eligibility for the age pension applies to lump-sum benefits, retirees with these capital assets are ineligible for any age pension entitlement.
The asset test pension cut-off is now $696,200 for a single person and $996,000 for a married couple. At an annual yield of 6 per cent, the income from these amounts would be just $41,772 and $59,760 a year respectively.
These calculations show that the social-security system treats the recipients of indexed pensions more favourably than recipients of lump-sum benefits, unless the lump sums can be invested to earn returns above 6 per cent. The implication for federal employees is that taking an indexed pension rather than a lump sum is likely to increase their age pension entitlement and provide a continuing, more-certain retirement income.
Certainly, if the indexed pension is high enough, there will be no entitlement for an age pension. As mentioned earlier, eligibility for the age pension cuts out at incomes of $43,238 (singles) or $63,856 (married couples). This effectively means retirees are ineligible for an age pension because they receive, from their indexed super pension, more than twice the maximum age pension payment.
Retirees who place a high priority on receiving some age pension entitlements can plan ahead to ensure that their annual indexed pension incomes don't exceed the pension cut-offs. PSS and MSBS members have some flexibility in achieving this outcome because of their ability to choose to take part of their benefit as a lump sum.
CSS members, however, must take all of their employer benefits as an indexed pension. The only flexibility available to them is to bring forward their retirement date, because this will reduce their pension entitlement. In taking such a decision, there's always a need to ensure the potential benefits exceed the costs of taking a smaller pension.
In planning retirement strategies, there's one significant long-term consideration. This is the fact that Commonwealth indexed pensions are indexed only for changes in the consumer price index. The age (and parliamentary) pensions are indexed for changes in earnings, which have in the past exceeded increases in CPI.
Over time, unless the government again increases the pension income test rate, the less favourable indexation of employee pensions result in higher age pension entitlements for retired Commonwealth employees. This at least provides some, if only limited, compensation for the less-generous pension indexation arrangements available to retired federal employees.
Daryl Dixon is the executive chairman of Dixon Advisory.
Retirees are ineligible for an age pension because they receive, from their indexed super pension, more than twice the maximum age pension payment.


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Textured wallpaper can add dramatic impact to a room. Photo courtesy of Thibaut Wallpaper and Fabrics
The powder room is a perfect place to decorate with wallpaper. Photo courtesy of Thibaut Wallpaper and Fabrics
Wallpaper often offers options you can't get with paint. Photo courtesy of Thibaut Wallpaper and Fabrics
Wallpaper often offers options you can't get with paint. Photo courtesy of Thibaut Wallpaper and Fabrics
Texture Talk
Don't just think in terms of color and pattern when selecting your wallcovering. Consider texture as well: grasscloth, cork or bamboo for a natural feeling, crystal-embellished for drama or a three-dimensional design—just for fun!
Wow It with Wallpaper
Designers share their tips for new and notable wallcovering applications.
- by Nancy Christie
As a design element, wallpaper definitely offers options you can't get from paint or paneling. Try these 'out of the box' (or 'off the roll') options to give your interior space the "WOW" factor.
On the Ceiling
Wallcoverings aren't just for vertical surfaces, points out Tom Williams of Carmel, Calif.'s Hale-Williams Interior Design. Williams includes ceilings in his design approach and has put wallpaper in areas such as:
- Powder rooms: "I papered the walls and ceiling in the same small print. I then bordered the ceiling, as well as the adjoining upper wall, to create the look of a wrapped package."
- Dining rooms:"I used a larger-scale vinyl with a square motif on the walls, then used a coordinating smaller-scale square motif for the ceiling."
For a Focal Wall
Create a feature wall with wallcovering to give your room impact, focus and visual interest or to enliven a room lacking architectural elements.
- Coordinating colors: "[Choose] a tone-on-tone pattern on the feature wall and then pick up one of the shades for the rest of the walls," suggests Stacy Senior Allan, marketing director for the Newark, N.J.-based wallpaper firm Thibaut.
- Open-concept rooms: "Ground" a room with a pattern on the feature wall, says Allan. "The wallpaper gives you a place to start to organize your decorating [for] a very cohesive look."
As an Accent
In addition to walls and ceilings, wallcoverings can add design impact in a host of other ways:
- Furniture updates: "You can breathe new life into old furniture with leftover rolls of paper," says Cathleen Williams, interior designer and owner of CW Design Group in St. Louis, Mo. "Put it on the inside back of an old glass door cabinet and you have a chic and interesting piece. Or cover drawer fronts or old file cabinets for a fresh new look."
- Enclosed spaces: For a decadent feel, wallpaper a walk-in closet, suggests Marianne Buckman, owner and senior designer at CocoBello in Hudson, Wis.
- Accent pieces: Wrapping mirror frames or cornice boards in a great pattern can add visual impact. "Why paint it when you can cover it with interest?" says Buckman.


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Hi, hope everyone is well.
We are going to hire a campervan on the 19th March for our road trip down to Sydney.
We can't decide if pre booking prior to arrival or looking for a deal when we arrive to Cairns would work better cost wise (we arrive on the 17th, leaving a couple of days to find something)? We are also nervous about booking from a couple of pictures.
Any advice would be appreciated and any tips about the route down would be helpful.


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A failing nursery in Raynes Park is to close its doors for the last time next month.
The Raynes Park Day Nursery, based in the David Lloyd Club in Bushey Road, will close on Thursday, April 17.
One parent who asked not to be named said the nursery had been a shambles for a while, was disorganised and lacked consistent management.
A spokesperson for the Raynes Park Nursery, run by asquith day nurseries and pre-schools, confirmed it was closing due to falling numbers of children attending and concerns that the nursery was not achieving consistently high standards.
The parent said: "Trying to find another nursery to take a child full time will be a headache for people.
"In the last nine months they have not had a dedicated manager, there's no filing system and they ran open days with a list of things that would be going to happen but there wasn't anything going on.
"Staff were very nice and I felt reassured leaving my son there but they never got to grips with managing the place."
The parent said at least three different managers had been appointed and left in the last few months, with the most recent, Aki Ahmade, starting several weeks ago.
The nursery spokesperson said: "It is disappointing that after more than a decade at the heart of the local community we have had to take the very difficult decision to close Raynes Park Nursery.
"We have invited parents to take up places for their children at our five other local nurseries within our group, which are within a six mile radius.
"It is important to stress that, at all times, the welfare and safety of children in our care is our number one priority and at no time has this been compromised."
The last Ofsted report in 2011 rated the nursery as satisfactory, and stated a maximum of 47 children can attend at any one time.
At the time, 67 children were enrolled on the books in the early years age group.