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123 Crockett, Coldwater 49036
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Property Information
- Status
- Sold
- Address
- 123 Crockett
- City
- Coldwater
- Zip
- 49036
- County
- Branch
- Township
- Algansee Twp
- Total Finished SqFt
- 2,432
- Above Grade SqFt
- 1,216
- Garage Desc.
- 4, Attached
- Waterview
- Waterfront
- Waterfront Desc
- All Sports, Deeded Access
- Body of Water
- Archer Lake
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic System
- Year Built
- 1977
School Information
- School District
- Quincy
- Elementary School
- Jennings Elementary School
- Middle School
- Quincy Middle School
- High School
- Quincy High School
- Taxes
- $2,694
Rooms and Land
- MasterBedroom
- 14X11 1st Floor
- Bedroom2
- 14X11 1st Floor
- Bedroom3
- 12X11 1st Floor
- Bedroom4
- 14X11 Lower Floor
- Bath
- 11X5 1st Floor
- Dining
- 15X14 1st Floor
- Family
- 15X20 Lower Floor
- Kitchen
- 12X10 1st Floor
- Living
- 15X13 1st Floor
- Basement
- Full Basement
- Cooling
- Central
- Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Acreage
- 0.33
- Lot Dimensions
- 200x60
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Range
- Features
- All Window Treatments, Ceiling Fans, Garage Door Opener, Water Softener/Owned
- Exterior Materials
- Brick, Vinyl
- Exterior Features
- 3 Season Room, Porch(es)
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Enseignement supérieur et durées de subvention individuelle implicite. Une analyse par microsimulation dynamique
Based on a dynamic microsimulation model, we analyze the public investment in higher education with a fiscal equity perspective. Our results show that the difference between the level of taxes for tertiary degrees and the level of public subsidies for their initial training is an issue. We consider that the taxes paid by the former student are used to cover the cost of his/her initial training. Then, we estimate that the median of implicit subvention corresponds to 18% of the fiscal life cycle of an individual with a tertiary degree; there is an important heterogeneity across the types of diploma. Classification JEL : H52, J24, J11, C63
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You appears from the photo to be aloof. Snobbish. If I was to see her at a social function I would be hesitant to strike up a conversation with her simply because first impressions are important and by the way she's acting in this photo, she's giving the impression that she's stuck-up and not very approachable. In my opinion, of course.00|00|0
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text: Mary has slept and eaten little for the last 48 hours or so. Friday was a blur. Her best Friend, her Teacher, her Lord was crucified as a common criminal that day. Her thoughts tumble one over another in wild disarray. He had hinted at his death. That's why she had bought that expensive alabaster … [Click to read more …]


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AROUND THE NATION; Drug Overdose Kills 2 Sailors on the Midway
Published: October 10, 1981
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9— Two sailors aboard the carrier Midway died of a drug overdose and 19 others have been detained as suspects in the seizure of 17.6 pounds of marijuana, the Navy announced today.
Two years ago Navy investigators reported that 50 percent of 2,000 enlisted men sampled had used marijuana.
Six of the 14 men killed aboard the carrier Nimitz when a radar-jamming plane crashed on its flight deck in May were found to have used marijuana.
Two enlisted men died of ''an apparent drug overdose'' Sept. 23 and 24 while the Midway was in port at Pattaya, Thailand, a Navy spokesman said. The Navy identified the two as Seamen Christopher Hatfield of Flora, Ind., and Steven Scott Weiner of Royal Palm Beach, Fla. Navy investigators seized the marijuana on the Midway Sept. 14 while she was in the Philippines, and detained 19 enlisted men.


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Author | Pallavi Goorha Kashyup | Wednesday, Jul 21,2010 8:47 AM
Reliance Broadcast Network's radio arm, Big FM, and Idea Cellular are jointly presenting the Idea Big Bangla Music Awards 2010, an exclusive platform to recognise and celebrate outstanding talent in Bangla music. The property has been conceptualised and marketed by Big Live, the experiential marketing arm of Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd. The grand finale has been scheduled for August 13, 2010.
Arjun S Baran, Business Head, Big Live, elaborated, "We will be spending Rs 1.5 crore for marketing this property. We are airing a lot of promos on Big FM. We are also putting OOH hoardings. We will be airing the awards on ETV and running advertisements. We are going to partner with a print partner for the Awards. The creatives will be done in-house."
Baran further said, "We will see a month-long promotion, which will have the Bangla music and entertainment fraternity come forward to campaign for themselves or their colleagues on Big FM, Kolkata and Asansol. Promoting the awards on ground, there will be counter activation in and around Kolkata as well as ballot boxes placed at all My Idea outlets and other alliance outlets."
"Online promotions will see a dedicated micro site where Bangla music-loving netizens can cast their votes and catch up on all the awards excitement, besides mailers and SMS push in the region. Idea Cellular, with a subscriber base of over 68 million nationally, will also offer a strong chance to connect with the audience. It will also be supported with an outdoor campaign," he added.
Siddhartha Gupta, Regional Head, East, Big FM, explained, "Bengal has a very rich music heritage; however it has not received the recognition it deserves. The Idea Big Bangla Music Awards is part of our endeavour to acknowledge the music contribution from some of the best musicians of Bengal. Conceptualised by our experiential marketing wing, Big Live, this is an excellent offering to be amplified through our radio station Big FM, given that our core content is music. We are very happy to have Idea Cellular, known for their promotion of music across the nation, partner us in our endeavour of recognising and thanking our music stalwarts for their work."
Aloke Malik, Chief Operating Officer, East, Idea Cellular, added here, "Music is universal, and the people of Bengal have always preserved and celebrated this form of art. Idea has always endeavoured to promote all forms of music, which has been at the core of our marketing and brand building strategy to establish strong consumer connection. Keeping these synergies in mind, we decided to present the Idea Big Bangla Music Awards 2010 to recognise excellence in Bangla music. We are happy to partner with Big FM for this unique initiative, which will offer an opportunity to a large number of Idea subscribers to relive Bangla music and get closer to the legends and the upcoming music sensations."
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Yes, and this is what I mean by my giant screen TV. It's the window in my room.
Every morning it displays the feature of autumn morning with all its splendor.
A colorfully radiant morning sun rays that penetrates into the autumn foliage is mesmerizing for my eyes to rest upon.
It's just that it couldn't be any brighter and more dazzling than this simple routine of waking up to gaze this bright light right outside my window.
Gee...I think I am too poetic...
thanks, Autumn.


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Pekka Potka says there is no real IQ difference between E-PL5 and E-M5.
The E-PL5 vs E-M5 comparison by DSLRcheck (translation here).
As Heisenberg proved in the world of physics every testing results depends from the tester. So we now have two new tests trying to find out if there is an IQ difference between the E-PL5 and E-M5:
1) First test: Pekka Potka debunked the myth of the E-PL5 being better then the E-M5. He compared the two cameras and states that "the only thing we can see in these two images is that there really is no difference at all. Yes, there are very, very slight differences but they can come from so many little deviations.".
2) Second test: DSLRcheck posted another E-PL5 versus E-M5 comparison. The test shows how the E-PL5 has a bit more moire but at the same time also a tiny bit more sharpness. This test indeed suggests that there may be a difference between the two cameras and this may be caused by the lack of AA filter (as written by Olympus France in a message to Lepidi).
I repeat it once again, I link to reviews written by others and I am sure they all have the best intentions. But as stated by Pekka there are so many variables influencing test results. And even Olympus France could have done an (unintentional) wrong statement. At that point I want to remind you that this are just pixel peeping talks. You will never notice a real difference between a printed E-PL5 or E-M5 image. It's great that Olympus used the best m43 sensor to date for both smalle new PEN cameras :)
New PEN preorders:
E-PL5 at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto. In EU at Amazon Germany, Amazon UK, Amazon France,
E-PM2 at Amazon, Adorama, Bhphoto. In EU at Amazon Germany, Amazon UK, Amazon France,
The E-PM2 is in Stock at Cametaacutions (Here on slidoo ebay), whiel the E-PL5 is in Stock in Asia (here on slidoo ebay).


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It's finally the weekend and that means three whole days of glorious freedom.
But the bad news is we're in for torrential rain.
Not to worry though, there's still plenty to enjoy in our fair city.
And we've picked our favourite things to do when it's lashing.
1) Have a browse at the Ha'penny Flea Market
Every Saturday from noon to 6pm, The Grand Social plays host to The Ha'penny Flea Market.
With vintage clothes, vinyl, retro furniture, unusual jewellery and much more, it's a fab way to while away a few hours and nab some bargains.
2) Wander around the Science Gallery
Trinity College's Science Gallery is always interesting, and the current exhibition explores the future of farming. It's free to boot!
3) Show off your moves at a roller disco
If you're a lover of all things cheesy, Spin Roller Disco in Walkinstown is the place to go. There's banging tunes, neon leg-warmers and an old-school charm you just can't beat.
4) Soak up some culture at IMMA
As the national institution for contemporary art, IMMA has a jam-packed calendar all year round and always promises to be an explosion of pleasure for the eye. You can take in Patrick Hennessy and Carol Rama's work there at the moment.
5) Rainforest Adventure Golf
When the weather is too miserable for outdoor sports, what better way to get moving than with a bit of mini golf? Dundrum Town Centre's Rainforest Adventure Golf is open until 11pm and is a super cute date idea or family day out.
Read more: Dublin bucket list: 99 things to do in the capital before you die
6) Go bowling in Stillorgan
A trip to Stillorgan Leisurplex is like stepping into a childhood birthday party, with bowling, quasar and a host of arcade games. It's not all kiddies though - it's open until late and you can bring your own beer on Friday nights.
7) Go to a gig in Whelan's
One of Ireland's best live music venues, Whelan's on Wexford Street has gigs and events on nearly every night of the week. This weekend will see Shonen Knife, Jeffrey Lewis & Los Bolts and more take to the stage.
8) Check out the Gallery of Photography
The Gallery of Photography in Temple Bar features exhibitions, installations and projections and hosts a number of talks and tours for the public. Their 'Reflecting 1916' exhibition is especially worth a look.
9) Teeling Whiskey Distillery
The first new distillery in Dublin in more than 125 years, Teeling brings the ancient craft of distilling back into the very heart of the capital. Enjoy a traditional sip or a modern cocktail and see what goes into this exquisite top-shelf delicacy.
10) Play some board games in P. Macs
Cassidy's sister pub is the perfect place to go on a rainy day - it's spacious, has great food and drink and a selection of board games to keep you busy!
11) Try the chicken wings at Elephant and Castle
Elephant and Castle is famous for its amazing chicken wings, but the rest of their dishes are just as delicious. There's a varied breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner menu to suit all palates too.


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This page has been long overdue. For the impatient ones, here is a representative (sometimes more complete than representation would demand!) sample of the posts! :)
The Current Highlight
Did you know how much Hitler admired the game of cricket? There is a speculation among modern historians that this might have resulted on the attack on England in World War II. Find out more in this video.
The Genesis
This is how it all began. This is how I stopped worrying about the blonde and started writing blogs.
- The Importance of Remembering Birthdays :
Like a wise man once said, keep your sisters close, and a list of their birthdays closer.
- Midnight Mishaps :
Find out what Incorrigible Introvert's favourite midnight activity is. Make sure you read it till the end.
- Newton's Revenge :
Find out how much of a Math Geek you are. This story is absolutely hilarious if you have an undergraduate degree in mathematics (and get all the references).
- Stump :
Even the best of us are guilty of a little sentimentality every now and then.
- Growing Up :
All that you wanted to know about Incorrigible Introvert's childhood but were afraid to ask.
- The Last Act
Guest Articles
- First Love :
Sucharit writes about First Love.
- I Couldn't Kiss You :
Arghya bleeds across the distance he can not yet bridge, and his yearning in this poem makes our hearts bleed a little more.
Note : From what we hear, he has bridged the distance since then. :)
- Death By Poetry :
Neeraja and Anshul get after Soumendra's life and try to murder him by poetry.
Talking about Movies
- Sympathy for Mr Vengeance
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa
- Eklavya The Royal Guard
- A lot of people missed the fact that this is a movie review.
- One of the earliest reviews written (movie – Guru). Preserved in case any of us got famous. Or in case Abhishek Bachan got famous.
On Cricket
Dating Blues
Incorrigible Introvert wrote a series of posts about dating the girl of his dreams. In this post, his neurosis spills over into the territory of antics and romantics.
Life in general


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Mortgage credit availability was basically flat in February in comparison with January, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI).
The MCAI, which was benchmarked to 100 in March 2012, stood at a score of 123.8 in February. A decrease in the score indicates that lending standards are tightening, while increases are indicative of loosening credit.
Credit for conforming loans saw the most loosening in February, increasing about 1.0% on the index compared with January. Credit for government loans increased about 0.6%.
Credit for jumbo loans, however, decreased 0.6%, and credit for conventional loans decreased 0.8%.
"Credit availability was flat over the month," says Lynn Fisher, vice president of research and economics for the MBA, in a release. "Slight declines in conventional programs aimed at low-to-moderate income borrowers were offset by increasing availability of government-backed programs. More than half of the investors in our credit availability data set are now offering some form of a conventional low down payment loan program which is targeted at lower-income borrowers and first-time home buyers and generally allows a down payment as low as three percent."


text: Im sure someone has said it before but you dont honestly cut anything for 12 do you. How can you be undercut. Also I peronally think the logo doesnt fit this industry. Also people want to feel safe. It sounds like a red neck or someone similar. Go with a name that everyone can say it doenst sound weird. Jo Blow says " Who do you get your lawn care from" reply " Ohh Get R Cut" That doenst sound very good. Hope that helps.


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The recently added "I" in LGBTIQ has got a lot of people confused about what it means to be intersex. A newly released Buzzfeed video, "What It's Like to Be Intersex" is clearing up that confusion and simultaneously eradicating the stigma associated with the identity.
In the video, intersex individual, Emily Quinn, explains that "Intersex describes a person who doesn't fit the typical definition of male and female." An estimated 1 in 2,000 people are born intersex, and these individuals "may have variations in their gonads, chromosomes or genitalia," the video points out. Quinn, for instance, identifies as a woman but has testes and XY chromosomes, and another individual in the video, Alice Alvarez, is an intersex woman with XY chromosomes "but typical female genitalia."
The video distinguishes that transgender and intersex are not one in the same. Quinn explains that transgender is about your gender expression and identity while intersex deals with biology.
"Often, intersex people get surgeries that they don't want, and transgender people have to fight for the surgeries that they do want," Sean Saifa Wall, an intersex man says.
One of the main issues intersex people face is the medical community trying to "fix" them by performing unnecessary "normalizing" surgeries.
Did you know that everyday 3-5 #intersex children in the U.S. have non consensual genital "surgery" strictly for cosmetic purposes...still. — Pidgeon Pagonis (@pidgejen)
March 30, 2015
Wall's internal testes were removed when he was 13 years old because doctors said they could potentially become cancerous. He was raised female, given hormonal treatments and forced to conform to that gender identity. It was not until he was 25 that he rebelled and began identifying as an intersex man.
Intersex people continue to face pressures from the medical community to conform to gender norms and hide who they really are.
"My doctors always told me there was nobody else like me," Quinn says, "so it just perpetuates a vicious cycle of shame and stigma that we can't break out of."
Despite this naïve assumption by the medical field that intersex is unhealthy, Alvarez wants you to know, "Intersex people don't need to be fixed. There is nothing wrong with them."
Read more: Selfie Campaign Highlights What's Wrong With Anti-Transgender Bathrooms


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Hello fellow merlin fans! Yes, I have another Merlin story for you all! (clearly I have to much time on my hands ;) hehe)
This is all me so I apologize for any mistakes that are in here! sorry!
Summary- Modern Au: There really should be a warning: Do not mess with Arthur Pendragon's boyfriend. You will regret. If only Cedric had gotten this memo. Established Merlin/Arthur. One-shot
Hope you all enjoy!
Warning not included
Avalon University was one of the most well known and most applied to University. You needed the best scores to be able to attend and scholarships were gone quicker then Road Runner on speed. It was a honour to attend and to be accepted. If you graduated from Avalon University you could guarantee a job in your chosen field.
The campus was beautiful and well maintained. The University got massive donations, especially from the Pendragon family (Uther owned half the hill and was one of the major companies within Camelot. Both his children Arthur and Morgana attended the university (many thought that it was just because of Uther that they got in but top grades, high attendance and the fact they were nearly apart of every club proved that they weren't and had put a stop to those rumours).
Everyone knew who they were and who their friends were. The Knights of the Round Table they were fondly nicknamed and everyone adored them, hoping to be invited to one of their parties or paired in a group project with them.
Although there was rules at Avalon, there was an unspoken rule that everyone knew about. Nobody messed with Arthur Pendragon's boyfriend Merlin – not that you would want to anyone, he was adorable and could be friend an angry bear – or you would regret it.
Too bad nobody told Cedric this.
Cedric was a mid-year arrival. He was studying a mixture of creative arts and law. He had been so excited that he had been accepted into Avalon and was ready to prove that he was worthy to be here. He was even more excited to learn that Arthur was in his classes. He had heard stories of the parties he had thrown, how he would one day take over his father's company and he would be a good contact to have.
He looked forward to his law classes with Arthur and was slightly less enthusiastic about his art classes. He was shocked to learn that he wasn't going to be a star in those classes. Morgana was in both his law and Merlin was just in his art classes.
Cedric didn't like to boy. He was all sharp angles and pale. His dark hair was scruffy and he was thin. What bothered Cedric the most was that everyone seemed to love him and he overshadowed Cedric with just his smile.
Cedric soon learnt that he was a talented artist as well and was very close with Morgana. The two always were seated together and Cedric always saw them around campus together. Neither seemed to like Cedric and the feeling was mutual. Cedric was destined for greatness and he wasn't going to let Merlin overshadow him in any way.
His chance came in a class exercise. They had half an hour to create a piece of work and Cedric was eager to show off his computer skills. He concentrated, ignoring the chatter around him. Morgana and Merlin were working nearby and he could hear them talking as they worked.
"Where is he taking you?" Morgana asked and he saw Merlin grin brightly.
"Just out of the city by the river," Merlin told her and Cedric sneered as he heard Merlin gush. "A picnic. He told me that he's so I have no chance of hurting myself."
"Merlin, you nearly knocked yourself out last week in the library," Morgana snorted.
"The book was heavier than I thought," Merlin protested. "and I thought the shelves were stronger."
Cedric rolled his eyes and tuned them out and concentrated on his work. It paid off and his piece was applauded by the class and got praised by their teacher. Cedric had sent a smug look to Merlin who looked confused but Morgana glared in his direction but he wasn't scared by her. When the class was over Cedric was approached by several of his class mates asking how he had done it.
He caught eyes with Merlin and sneered. Merlin glared back and Morgana gently put her hand on the small of his back and propelled him forward. Cedric counted this as a victory and gently brushed off his new adoring fans, eager to get to his law class and get a seat next to Arthur.
Cedric's good week ended the moment he stepped into his art class and found out that they were doing group work and he had been partnered with Merlin. Cedric watched as Morgana and Merlin had a whispered conversation before they moved to their partners.
Merlin sat down next to Cedric and cleared his throat. "Hi."
Cedric just looked him up and down and turned to the criteria that was up on his computer screen. Merlin sighed quietly to himself and read over the criteria himself.
Merlin was surprised when Cedric caught the teacher as he was passing. "Sir, sorry, but we are having some trouble."
"Merlin here, I'm sorry to say, won't take my ideas in to consideration," Cedric lied, looking troubled. He looked to Merlin and winked before looking back to the teacher.
"That's not true," Merlin retorted hotly.
"Boys, this isn't primary school," the teacher scolded them, looking disappointed at Merlin. "When you are in the industry you need to learn to work with people you may not get along with. You need to listen to each other's ideas and make compromises."
The teacher walked off and Merlin glared at Cedric who smirked at him.
"Why would you do that?" Merlin hissed and Cedric just laughed.
"You're not special Merlin," Cedric scoffed. "No matter what everyone else thinks. I'm going to own the University and I'm not going to let you over shadow me. I'm going to be remembered, my name in history like Arthur's." Merlin's eyes narrowed deeper at this and Cedric smirked. "Don't stand in my way Merlin, or you'll regret it."
They worked silently for the rest of the class and before Merlin could leave, Cedric tripped him up, sending himself and all his belongings flying everywhere. Cedric chuckled and side stepped him, leaving. He didn't see Morgana's evil look, nor Merlins.
Arthur was sitting in the campus coffee shop, a coffee in one hand and a hot chocolate waiting for Merlin. He smiled when his boyfriend came in but it slowly slid of his face at his angry look. He looked to Morgana and she had the same angry look on her face.
They joined him at his table and he frowned. "What happened?"
"Cedric happened," Morgana hissed. "I told you I had a funny feeling about him."
"You mean the weasel kid in my law class?" Arthur asked. "The one who keeps sitting next to me and offering to do stuff for me?"
"Him," Merlin spat and Arthur was surprised to see a little jealousy in his expression.
"What did he do?" Arthur asked.
"He purposely made me look like I wouldn't take his ideas into consideration when we hadn't even spoken a word to each other," Merlin growled.
"He also tripped Merlin up," Morgana huffed.
"Are you okay?" Arthur demanded and Merlin sighed.
"I'm fine," Merlin said, taking a sip of his hot chocolate, trying to calm himself down. It was no secret that Arthur was fiercely protective of Merlin and didn't tolerate anyone trying to harm in any way. Merlin was a clumsy person as it was but Arthur found it endearing – and sometimes a little problematic, especially when his boyfriend come home from the library with a concussion.
Arthur hummed and immediately started planning. Merlin caught this look and frowned. "I don't need you to do anything."
"I don't know what you're talking about," Arthur said with faux innocence and Merlin huffed. He grabbed his hot chocolate and stood, leaving the coffee shop and Arthur stared after him.
"Maybe you should listen to him," Morgana said. "I know you are very protective of Merlin but he can take care of himself."
"I know he can," Arthur responded. "I just don't like seeing him hurt."
Morgana smiled softly at him. It was only Merlin who could bring out this side in Arthur and Morgana was happy to see it. Arthur was a kind and compassionate person, it took only Merlin to bring it out in him.
"Do you need my help?" Morgana asked and Arthur smirked.
Arthur slipped inside the house and shut the door quietly behind him. He dropped his keys, wallet and phone on the kitchen bench as he passed and continued on to the bedroom. He saw Merlin sprawled across the bed, laying on his stomach with a sketch book in front of him.
Arthur gently crawled on the bed and hovered over his boyfriend before dipping down and placing a kiss on his shoulder. Merlin huffed but didn't turn around. Arthur chuckled and gently started nipping at his neck.
It didn't take long before Merlin was relaxing and pushing his sketch book away. He rolled under Arthur and glared up at him.
"I know you can take care of yourself," Arthur said before Merlin could speak. "I know you can. I like taking care of you though."
Merlin sighed. "I know you do but I'm not a girl."
"Oh I know that," Arthur smirked and rocked his hips against Merlin's, earning him a gasp. "I'm sorry if I made you feel like one."
"Apology accepted," Merlin grinned and Arthur dipped down and pulled him into a kiss. Merlin moaned into his kiss and wound his fingers into Arthur's blonde hair. Arthur groaned and happily deepened the kiss, covering Merlin's body with his.
"Cedric!" a voice called and Cedric looked around campus and saw Arthur waving him over. He grinned smugly to himself and changed direction, walking over to Arthur swiftly. He was seated on a large table and was surrounded by his friends.
He reached Arthur who threw an arm around his shoulder. "Cedric, good to see you."
"You too," Cedric beamed, looking around Arthur's friends who all looked a little amused.
"There is someone I want you to meet," Arthur continued, his grin widening. Arthur's friends moved aside and revealed Merlin. "This is my boyfriend Merlin."
Merlin grinned at Cedric cheekily and Cedric swallowed. "We've already met," Merlin beamed.
"That's right," Arthur said, his grip tightening on Cedric. "You tripped Merlin up in class and made him look childish in front of his teacher." Cedric tried to squirm away but Arthur wasn't allowing him to go anywhere.
"It wasn't- I wasn't- it was just-" Cedric stuttered.
"Listen here Cedric," Arthur cut him off. "If I hear that you have been messing with him again, you'll be out of Avalon so fast, your head will spin."
"Of course," Cedric muttered. Arthur released him and Cedric hurried away, laughter following him. He scowled with anger and looked back. He saw Arthur pull Merlin towards him and pull him into a kiss. He caught Morgana's eye and she smirked at him. He looked away and hurried off.
If only someone had warned him that nobody messed with Merlin. But where would the fun in that be?
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Google+ Debate Results: Will Technology Kill the Call Center?October 3, 2012 by Ashley Verrill
Software Advice and the Customer Service Investigator recently moderated a live online debate called, "Will Technology Kill the Call Center?" Representatives from IntelliResponse, Avaya Inc., Drumbi and Etech Global Services discussed consumer contact channel utilization, technology and the impact of these trends on the future call center. The speakers offered advice on customer contact channel strategy, as well as forecasted what companies can expect from the next generation of consumers.
Click on the video above to watch the entire recorded debate.
The panel answered four scripted questions before the discussion was opened up to the 40 attendees. These included:
- How have you seen consumer contact channel utilization change in the last decade?
- What role has technology played in this change?
- How do you see technology impacting the way customers contact a company in the future, and the kind of service they receive?
- Will technology eventually render call centers irrelevant?
Here are several takeaways from their responses.
Customers Use Many Channels: Leverage Them Together
All of the speakers agreed that consumers are embracing newer contact channels, such as virtual agents and self service, at a pace never seen before in the contact center world.
For instance, Etech Senior Vice President of Global Development Jim Iyoob said that his contact center clients have seen virtual agent traffic rise to as high as 30 percent of interactions. That's up from zero just a few years ago. Avaya Director of Customer Experience Management Laura Bassett also cited a study they conducted that showed 78 percent of consumers use the Internet to research a product before they buy.
This doesn't mean customers are choosing these new channels instead of voice. Rather, they are using self service, FAQs, mobile and other channels in addition to the telephone.
Once a customer gets to voice contact, they are at a crucial juncture in the interaction. The company needs to be much smarter when they get there." — Laura Bassett
In response, companies need to do more than just make these channels available. They should leverage each to better serve the customer. For example, can you tell what a customer was looking at in your FAQs before they called your 1-800 number? Do you know if they interacted with a virtual agent? Having these answers can bring context and personalization to the live response experience. This increases efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Technology Empowers the Customer: Respond to Their Choice
IntelliResponse Vice President of Marketing Mike Hennessy has witnessed a sea change in the way organizations interact with customers. This is due in large part to advancements in technology.
"Technology can finally deliver on the promises from five or six years ago. … This has revolutionized the self service industry. Folks that are clinging to old methods of interaction are doing so at their peril." — Mike Hennessy
He says technology for new contact channels has leveled the playing field for user experience. The customer is empowered to choose the communication channel they want, when they want. It's up to the company to "right channel" their business–to determine which channels are most important to its customers and invest in those technologies.
"It's the customer's choice how they want to contact you. It's up to the contact center to accommodate." — Jim Iyoob
Drumbi founder and CEO Shervin Talieh said companies should consider that the majority of customer contact will soon come from a smartphone or tablet. Users don't want to tap through self-service login screens, or fish around FAQ pages using a tiny keyboard. (For some ideas on how you can respond to these challenges, see my article on mobile customer service innovation, How Siri Created the Next Big Thing in Customer Service.)
The Call Center Died and Was Reborn: Ready Your Agents
All of the speakers agreed that customer contact preference is shifting away from voice. But this won't kill the call center because it's already dead.
The concept of a call center comprising phone agents has evolved into a contact center comprising "command teams" who manage customer interactions through multiple channels. That's because today's consumer demands instant gratification, and the reborn center is expected to support those demands, whether they come through Twitter, live chat or a phone call.
"In the future, we will have the tools to seamlessly move from one touch point to another without losing all the context. … This will have a tremendous impact on customer experience, but also the agent." — Shervin Talieh
This will continue to affect expectations from contact centers and their agents. Talieh said companies need to ensure that their contact center has the ability to leverage these various channels together. This means agents will need to be more skilled and technically savvy.
"At the end of the day it's the agent behind the technology that's going to make the difference. While technology will enable agents to be better, faster, more efficient. It will not replace the contact center," Iyoob says.
Check out the event announcement for more background on the speakers, or visit my Google+ page to see the comments and questions from the debate audience.
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I am searching for a good, moist, preferably from scratch almond cake recipe. Does anyone know of any good recipes out there?? Oh...and that it is sturdy enough for decorating...applying fondant and all
Just take your favorite vanilla cake recipe and use almond extract in it instead of vanilla extract.
Thanks Prterrel...I was actually wanting to find one that uses almonds or/and almond paste to really enhance the flavor. I will take your suggestion into consideration
I use one from wilton with some success...though at my altitude (4800) I have issues getting it to bake evenly. It is solid enough for stacking, and tastes very much of almond.
Here is the link!
Also, I have made Toba Garrett's "Moist Yellow Cake" and it seems to have superiority with regards to texture. I added (don't freak out here) 1c finely shredded zucchini for moisture and it worked incredibly. I made it a second time without the zucchini and while not dry, it was not moist enough for my tastes. That cake with the zucchini is the closest I have ever gotten to a boxed mix, btw. You won't be able to find a single piece in the cake, nobody will know!
Find Toba's recipe here:
Let me know how it goes!
This recipe by Nigella Lawson is my favourite. Definitely worth a try. I have also used it successfuly in stacked fondant cakes.
If you are happy with your basic vanilla recipe then just substitute some of the flour for ground almons and add some flaked almonds and some paste, That will make it taste almondy and also contain almonds.
The recipe for almond cake on the Solo Almond Paste can gets rave reviews for rich almond flavor (I've also seen it on the Solo Foods website and at all the recipe sharing sites like Cooks.com.) The only thing is that the directions say to bake it in a Bundt or tube pan, and I don't know if it would translate well to a layer cake. It appears to have a denser, more pound-cake-like texture, which means it would hold up to the weight of fondant.
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Jennifer Hudson has impressively maintained her slim frame since losing over 80 pounds after giving birth to her son, David, and now she's passing on her weight loss knowledge to new moms in need. As a spokesmodel for Weight Watchers and author, it's no surprise that Hudson's become Hollywood's poster child for weight loss.
The singer is working on a new venture with Weight Watchers as they award a Healthy Communities Grant to Baltimore residents, which will provide weight loss support to locals with a body mass index over 25 who also receive assistance from the local, state or federal government. Hudson will serve as a mentor to mothers trying to get healthy.
Research shows that American obesity levels and the diseases that come from it are still growing in lower-income communities. This is why Hudson and Weight Watchers are targeting Baltimore, which has an obesity rate higher than the country's average (36 percent of its total population).
Hudson says she can relate to women in the Baltimore area who do not have much access to healthy foods and habits. "It's pretty parallel to my story and my journey," she said in an interview.
Hudson said that through her weight-loss journey, she's learned "anything can be good for you and anything can be bad for you." With traveling on a consistent basis, she says she sometimes finds herself in a situation without healthy options, but she's learned how to make the best of it by controlling her portion intake.
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A: Today's plumbing fixtures are available in a variety of materials.
In most cases, it gets down to personal taste and using a good material fit for the needed fixture application.
From what I've seen, cast iron can be a great all-around fixture choice because of three basic reasons:
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3. Green factor: Cast-iron fixtures contain a good portion of recycled materials, and that's good news all around.
So, when you add everything up, nothing should cast a doubt on your cast-iron fixture choice.
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The Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP), which is managed by the Department of Justice, is the complete list of courses which comply with the requirements necessary to obtain an International Student visa in Ireland. This list contains a comprehensive list of courses provided to International students by universities, colleges and English language schools in Ireland. They comprise of graduate and post graduate courses as well as English languages courses with a duration of 6 months or more.
All institutions included on the ILEP have been vetted by the Irish government. The courses listed have been assessed to ensure that they meet established criteria including the mandatory provision of learner protection in respect of enrolled non-EEA students. For the English language sector a maximum class size of 15 students applies to all ILEP listed providers and schools and colleges must also have demonstrated that their teaching staff are properly qualified.
Students on an International Student visa are allowed a concession to work part-time in Ireland (20 hours per week and 40 hours during university holiday periods). They are also allowed to travel freely as a tourist throughout Europe. From the date of the recent ILEP publication (20 January 2016), English Language students on an International Student visa can get a maximum of 8 months permission to study in Ireland. This visa can be renewed twice (three consecutive visas are allowed.)
You can see this list published on the www.inis.gov.ie website. The link is also provided below:
Have you heard of A1, A2, B1, B2, C1..?
How good are you at writing English?
How wide is your vocabulary range?
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a European system used to describe language ability on a scale from Beginners up to those who have mastered the language. It makes it easy for anyone to define and measure language ability. It also enables employers and educational institutions to easily compare qualifications and see how they relate to exams that they already know in their own country.
For you, the learner of English, it is a really valuable tool to help you self-assess your own language ability and to notice your own progress. Among other things, the framework describes grammatical accuracy, vocabulary range, reading, writing and listening skills and ability to express meaning.
The great thing is that the framework is translated into most European Languages, so you can study it in your own language in order to help you think about where you should be placed in terms of your English language skills.
You can go the the Council of Europe English Language Portfolio to see official translations of the CEFR Global Scale
The History of the CEFR
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, abbreviated as CEFR or CEF, was put together by the Council of Europe as the main part of the project "Language Learning for European Citizenship" between 1989 and 1996. Its main aim is to provide a method of learning, teaching and assessing which applies to all languages in Europe. In November 2001, a European Union Council Resolution recommended using the CEFR to set up systems of validation of language ability. The six reference levels (see below) are becoming widely accepted as the European standard for grading an individual's language proficiency.
|CEFR: Common European Reference Framework for Languages
Basic language use
|Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
|Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
|Independent language use
|Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
|Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
|Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
|Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
In Citas College the classes are structured on the CEFR:
Elementary (CEFR level A1-A2)
Pre-Intermediate (CEFR level A2-B1)
Intermediate (CEFR level B1-B2)
Upper Intermediate (CEFR level B2-C1)
Advanced (CEFR Level C1)
Citas College,
Citas College, in partnership with O'Driscoll O'Neil Insurance and PaytoStudy, provide Learner Protection in line with ILEP requirements to offer students peace of mind in terms of fee security and guaranteed course sustainability. Citas College, which was established in 1996, has a proven track record of delivering quality education in Ireland for almost twenty years.
Partnership between Citas College and PaytoStudy
"Escrow Account facilities" describes the mechanism that enable student funds to be held by an independent third party and released only to the payee account on the fulfilment of stated conditions. Students coming to study at Citas College on an International Student visa can pay their fees into the Citas College PaytoStudy Escrow account. All funds will be held by PaytoStudy on behalf of the student and Citas College pending the visa decision. Where the visa decision is positive, the funds are transferred to Citas College. If the visa application is refused, the funds (less any pre-agreed charges) are refunded to the student.
Payments can be made using all standard banking methods as well as credit & debit cards.
PaytoStudy are the leaders in money management and have a reputation for excellence in service. Interpay Ltd, trading as PaytoStudy, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Enrolled Learner Protection through O'Driscoll O'Neil Insurance.
As a partner of the O'Driscoll O'Neil Insurance, Citas College is able to provide students with access to learner protection. This ensures that students and their fees are protected by a comprehensive insurance policy. In the unlikely event that the college would close, the Insurer will provide the affected students with a refund to complete their studies.
This learner protection guarantee complies with the ILEP requirements (that all programmes of 3 months or more duration have in place arrangements for the Protection of Enrolled Learners to ensure learners have the opportunity to complete their programme of study.)
If you would like any further information on learner protection at Citas College please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
It is compulsory for all students studying English on an International student visa to sit an externally assessed end-of-course examination at the end of their 25 weeks of English language classes. One of the recognised examinations is the Test of Interactive English (TIE). This is an ACELS examination which is provided by an Irish examinations body called Interactive English Language Testing (IELT).
The Test of Interactive English (TIE) is designed specifically to meet the needs of students coming to Ireland to learn and improve their English. It is intended for learners on either long or short courses, with the certificate issued within 10 working days of the test being taken.
TIE is designed to assess learners' communicative and interactive skills in both predictable and spontaneous situations. It assesses the students' level of language ability in speaking and writing, with the receptive skills (reading and listening) being tested indirectly through preparation for the test and through the skills required to interact effectively during the test.
TIE has been designed for all students over the age of 18 of all abilities and motivations following either long or short courses in language schools or other educational institutions. TIE is a learner-centred exam which is flexible, i.e. designed to recognise and accommodate the needs and interests of each learner whatever their level of English, age, cultural or educational background.
Test Format
TIE is in two parts – the Oral Test (30 minutes per 2 candidates) and the Written Test (60 minutes). All the elements of both parts are compulsory and are designed to build upon learners' background knowledge, provide relevant language development opportunities to suit the needs of each student, and reflect tasks with which they will be familiar from the English language classroom and their daily lives. Both parts of the test must be taken on the same day.
Preparing for the Test
In preparing for the test, the learners are required to carry out three standard, pre-specified tasks. These form the framework within which the learners select their own topics and materials, and decide how to develop each task. In addition, there are two spontaneous tasks in the test, which require the learners to respond in speaking and writing to unpredictable situations. Assessment is made according to how well each candidate performs in carrying these out.
TIE candidates are required to do the following preparation for the test:
- The candidate needs to carry out an investigation
- The candidate needs to read a book in English.
- The candidate needs to follow a news story
Each candidate is required to keep a logbook which they must bring with them to the test. This is a notebook in which candidates record the information about the three tasks (described above) they are required to prepare. Candidates are required to produce their logbook in the oral test and may refer to their book and newspaper article(s) in the written test. The logbook represents a record of each candidate's learning during the process of preparation for the test. Although the logbook is not awarded a grade, the TIE certificate contains the following statement: 'This award is supported by a logbook produced by the candidate in fulfilment of test requirements'.
SPEAKING (30 minutes)
The test takes the form of a face-to-face interview between an examiner and two candidates. Candidates are assessed on their use of spoken English to answer short questions and present the material prepared for the exam. Each candidate has a long turn to present their investigation and either their book or news story. Candidates are also assessed on their ability to interact with their partner and the examiner
WRITING (60 minutes)
The first task requires candidates to write approximately 150 words on a familiar topic in the form of a narrative, description, or simple argumentation.
The second task requires candidates to write about their News Story or Book. They will be expected to write about 150 words giving a personal response or attitude to the story or book.
The TIE Scale of Assessment has been drawn up using the Council of Europe's Common Framework Scale of Language Proficiency. The TIE Scale is made up of 6 basic levels and the addition of a + at B1, B2, and C1 allows for ten bands:
- Proficient User: C1, C1+, C2
- Independent User: B1, B1+, B2, B2+
- Basic User: A1, A2 and A2+
For more information on TIE please see the website www.ielt.ie
What is the ILEP and why is it so important to International Visa students who want to study in Ireland?
The Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP), which is managed by the Department of Justice, is the complete list of courses which comply with the requirements necessary to obtain an International Student visa in Ireland. This list contains a comprehensive list of courses provided to International students by universities, colleges…
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Have you heard of A1, A2, B1, B2, C1..? How good are you at writing English? How wide is your vocabulary range? The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is a European system used to describe language ability on a scale from Beginners up to those who have…
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Citas College, Citas College, in partnership with O'Driscoll O'Neil Insurance and PaytoStudy, provide Learner Protection in line with ILEP requirements to offer students peace of mind in terms of fee security and guaranteed course sustainability. Citas College, which was established in 1996, has a proven track record of delivering quality education in Ireland for…
What is the TIE Exam?
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Tuscany Energy Ltd. has completed drilling a new oil pool discovery well on its Rutland prospect, West Central Saskatchewan.
The horizontal well, located at 91/13-34-40-25W3M, encountered over 500 metres of porous oil saturated Dina sand, and slotted liner has been run over the potential pay section. Production equipment will be installed at the well site this week and the well is anticipated to be on production by the end of next week. Tuscany has retained a 75% working interest in the well and lands.
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Soul Burns - Poem by Neela Nath Das
Soul Burns..
I smell the smell,
Of my burning soul.
The anonymous spirit,
Whom I know or not,
Tried to electrocute
Me and my serene soul.
With his blue electricity!
On the beach of the
Ocean of tear, I stroll;
The tricky horizon plays
With me the game of
Hide and seek!
Over there, in misty island
I Won't step in ever.
My burnt soul can't
Even breathe a prayer!
After the burning,
When there will be
Ashes only, then
My dead soul will take
New birth as a phoenix
To sing the song of
Innocence, for ever
And ever......
Comments about Soul Burns by Neela Nath Das
Allemagne Roßmann (7/17/2012 11:37:00 AM)
Soul animation.So many emoticons for soul.Soul burns.Also all that burns lead to soul though not everytime soulmate.Soul is observed to be at a stalemate here.Good luck to the soul. (Report) Reply
Babatunde Aremu (7/12/2012 4:41:00 AM)
Great write, emotional and partly spiritual. I'll give A+ (Report) Reply
Valerie Dohren (7/5/2012 2:25:00 PM)
Wonderful poem Nilakshi, I particularly like the lines my dead soul will take new berth as a Phoenix, deep and meaningful. (Report) Reply
Kasia Fedyk (7/5/2012 11:13:00 AM)
How beautiful Nita! I just love your soulful expression and the flow of your words, how you can take us with you on a majestic journey to the depth of our being. I love it! Soul on fire. (Report) Reply
Anil Kumar Panda (7/5/2012 6:26:00 AM)
deeply meaningful.reading again.flow and wordplay is nice. (Report) Reply
Tapas Baidya (7/5/2012 2:08:00 AM)
Only a poet can smell the smell of his burning soul. The deepest realization of the GITA. Thanks.
Tapas, West Bengal, Kolkata (Report) Reply
Frank James Ryan Jr...fjr (7/5/2012 2:02:00 AM)
Clever metaphor and effulgent imagescape highlight this depictive, pictorial work...Well Done ~FjR~ (Report) Reply
Kamal N. Baruah (7/5/2012 1:45:00 AM)
Wow...d feelings deep inside moved me so much.. Its really wonderful execution of ur belief's through poems :) loved it (Report) Reply
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my friend (who is commonly reffered to as she) just came out to me as bigender and im completely fine with that but i want to be sensitive and im not sure what pronoun to use around her, obviously im not going to call my friend he as they are out to anyone but me but when im around them do i refer to her as she or just as her first name and try avoid using any gender pronouns unless i get given permission by her directly.
- call her sheVote A
- just use first name to be safe, but may risk sounding weirdVote B
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If you're just with her one on one you wouldn't be using pronouns to refer to her, would you?00|00|0
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Well, the best thing to do is always ask. Your friend obviously trusts you and as long as you're not really shifty about it, double checking the pronouns aren't a big deal. If you want to be totally safe, go with they/them/their pronouns but you and your friend seem to be close enough that I'm sure they'd be cool - and probably grateful - for you double checking with them.11|00|0


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Tylo Powder In Butter Cream
Sugar Work By dinushisoysa Updated 21 Dec 2015 , 4:19am by craftybanana2
I accidentally put tylo powder in butter cream icing. Now it's all stretchy. Is there anyway I can fix my butter icing. ?
And if I'm baking a cake with 500g flour , butter and sugar. what is the quantity of baking powder I should add??
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I don't know what tylose will do to buttercream but if it's gummy you probably need to start over.
No, the buttercream is ruined.
Are you not following a recipe? How much leavening you need depends on the type of cake, ingredients used, etc.


text: Arts & CultureArt project gives Haiti slum a facelift Neighbourhood plagued by poverty painted with pastel colours in project some say just camouflages misery. 16 Nov 2014 00:20 GMT | Arts & Culture, Latin America, Haiti Jalousie, a neighbourhood in Haiti with hardly any electricity or water, is now part of the project "beauty versus poverty". The poorly built cinder block homes, clinging to the side of a mountain, are being painted with different pastel blues, reds and yellows. While some residents say the project make them proud of their neighbourhood, others say it is a way to camouflage misery. Al Jazeera's Andy Gallacher reports from Port-au-Prince.Source: Al Jazeera


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2015's Top Google Searches Range From the Serious to the Sad
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What exactly were people looking for this year?
This. Is. So. Cool.
Google has released its look at the most-searched terms in 2014. Think you know what topped the list?
At first I wasn't really sure what to make of this. After watching the video I love it! The Russians and their tractors. Here I thought all they did was play with guns and drink vodka...
A Florida woman may have taken the prize for nastiest prank ever.
Natasha Larson took out an ad on Craig'slist in which she invited men to come over for random sexual encounters — and then she signed it with the name and address of her husband's ex.
A bill has passed in Nevada that makes it legal for Google's fleet of driverless cars to take to the state's roads.
The hope is that in the future, these automated cars could avoid the crashes currently caused by distracted driving. Several companies are already hard at work creating the technology necessary to make it happen.


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Monday, May 18, 2009
Where is Superman?
My son loved Superman when he was younger. So much in fact that when he turned three several years ago we decided to have a Superman theme party. Let me tell you it was something. We scoured the Internet until we found almost every Superman item we could. Hats, a tablecloth, cups, cake, you name it we bought it. The heck with the college fund.
At the party it was exciting to have the plan come together. All the kids showed up along with the parents. Each had arms full of stuff that I knew I would be tripping over later. His favorite gifts were a pair of bright blue Superman underroos and a cape that a neighbor gave him. I loved watching him run around yelling, "I'm Superman! I'm Superman!"
A few days later we went for a walk. Conner of course insisted on wearing his underoos outfit and a pair of tall black rubber boots. I walked behind him as we traveled through the neighborhood and thought about this fascination that most young children have with superheroes. I can remember being that way myself at one time.
To Conner, he was Superman when he had that costume on. He could do anything! He was faster than a runny nose and able to leap large puddles in a single hop. Unlike most of us adults, he had yet to discover the limits of life. Every day was a learning experience and every moment an adventure to be had. Heck, as the picture shows, he did not even care about walking around the neighborhood in his underwear : )
Conner is eleven now and things are not as easy. Dreams of superpowers are gradually being replaced with the reality of life and of middle school. No more superman or superheroes. His cape has been replaced with the latest brand of clothing that all the other tweens are wearing. His rubber boots replaced with some brand of funky shoes that I have never seen before. Time spent text messaging, hanging out with friends, and swapping notes with girls is gradually replacing the simple joys we used to share together as father and son. Such is the way of life.
I am excited to see him growing up and yet at the same time I am sad to know the kryptonite we all experience as we grow up is waiting for him sometime in the future. My only hope is that his church, his Troop, his mother and I are indeed preparing him with the strength and wisdom to conquer the battles that are to come.
What about you? What are you doing to prepare your family and yourself for the battles of this world? Are you ready?
Friday, May 1, 2009
Lessons from running part 2
I ran the OKC marathon last week and the conditions were challenging to put it mildly. The wind was blowing at 30+ MPH with high humidity and warm temperatures. As recently as two weeks ago, I was anticipating a finish time that would beat my previous marathon by at least ten minutes. Gosh was I wrong and I ended up finishing 45 minutes behind my goal. I knew I had very little chance of meeting my goal within just a few miles of the run since the feedback from my pace and body was telling me I was going to fail.
By mile 13 when the run turned south into the wind, my mental capacity to keep running was nearing an end. By mile 15, my calves were cramping and every step was a struggle. My goal at this point was to at least be running each time I passed the spectator areas for the benefit of my friends that were watching and for my family. It was suddenly very important to me that my wife and son did not see me walking (failing). I really knew I was going slow when while running next to a cemetery around mile 20 I heard a women say, "On your left" so she could pass me. The pass was inspiring and demoralizing at the same time since she happened to be in a wheelchair.
I was just ready to be done by the time I ran over the finish line five + hours from the start.
Monday morning I was still reeling from the experience and knew at work I would get lots of questions about how the run had gone for me. I arrived at the same time as an employee who is handicapped. Just moving from his car to the front door and then to his wheel chair is a struggle.
As I held the door open for him, I thought how pitiful of a person I am to even for a moment not appreciate the wonderful gift of health I have been given that would allow me to finish a marathon. Who cares about the time? I did finish!
The Lord gave me an important lesson in this moment to appreciate the life of health and happiness he has given me. Yes there will be pain in the steps of my future but I will do my best to move forward with a smile on my face.
What a about you? Do you struggle to sometimes see the positive blessings in your life? How do you get challenges in perspective?
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The first Vostok Europe watches had Russian Vostok movements. Later, the company started using Japanese-made movements. The company's Lunokhod-2 model was launched at 2012's BaselWorld trade show with a movement made by Switzerland's Soprod company which is part of the Festina. That model, a limited edition of 3,000, also had vertically mounted Swiss tritium tubes marking the hours and an automatic helium release valve, to equalize the pressure inside and outside of the watch after dives. In 2014, Vostok Europe was the first company to produce a watch utilizing the new column-wheel NE88 movement by Seiko Instruments, as an alternative to the widely used Valjoux 7750


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Wagering giant Tabcorp has embarked on its first major international deal, partnering with Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation in a bid to crack the UK's $7 billion online betting market for sports and horse racing.
The Melbourne-based company, which last month failed to agree a $9 billion merger with rival Tatts Group, has signed a deal with red-top tabloid The Sun. The new business will be known as Sun Bets and launch in 2016.
Tabcorp's CEO David Attenborough signed the deal with Rebekah Brooks, who returned to New Corp as chief executive of its UK operations in September following her 2011 resignation during the height of the hacking scandal at the now defunct Sunday tabloid, News of the World.
The decade-long agreement, which can be extended depending on its performance, will see Tabcorp provide News UK with a share of the new venture's revenue each year. It is not thought Tabcorp made any upfront payments to secure the deal.
Investment bank Credit Suisse said the near-term opportunity for Tabcorp seems modest when compared against its overall group earnings.
"Beyond the top four or five UK operators, no single operator holds a market share of more than 2 per cent," said Larry Gandler, an analyst with Credit Suisse. "A 1 per cent market share would equate to $70 million in revenue and perhaps $10million-$15 million in EBITDA (inclusive of revenue share) or around 2-3 per cent of Tabcorp group earnings. In the first few years, profitability could be constrained as Tabcorp looks to invest to build its brand and acquire new customers."
While The Sun already runs Bingo-style promotions for its readers, its tie-up with Tabcorp represents its first push into the broader online gambling market.
"This partnership provides us with the opportunity to create a leading online bookmaker in the UK market under the Sun Bets brand over the coming years, and fits with our strategy of pursuing close-to-core international opportunities," said Mr Attenborough on Thursday.
The partnership will focus on both horse racing and the fast growing sports betting market with The Sun looking to build on its "Dream Team" fantasy football competition which has over 1 million registered members.
"This deal with Tabcorp marks a pivotal moment in the digital transformation of the company, creating a world-class online sports book that will engage and entertain the betting public in the inimitable style of The Sun," said Ms Brooks.
The deal follows News UK buying British technology company Unruly in September, which specialises in getting videos advertisements watched, tracked and shared across the open web outside of sites such as Facebook and YouTube.
Tabcorp has been working to protect its position as Australia's largest wagering operator in the last few years as a slew of largely UK-based corporate bookmakers have started to erode its market share.
Tabcorp in October refuted a claim by Sportsbet, owned by Irish giant Paddy Power, that it has pipped the 50-year old company to become Australia's biggest online wagering operator.
Its move to enter the fiercely competitive British gambling market suggests Tabcorp is looking for new revenue streams as growth in Australia begins to mature.


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Ivan Rodriguez hired by Rangers as special assistant to GM
The Rangers have hired former catcher Ivan Rodriguez to be a special assistant to general manager Jon Daniels, the club announced Thursday.
|Rodriguez (right) joins Ryan in the Rangers' front office. (Getty Images)
The Rangers have hired former catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez to be a special assistant to general manager Jon Daniels, the club announced Thursday.
According to a press release, Rodriguez "will assist the Rangers baseball operations group in a number of areas, including amateur, professional, and international scouting, player instruction on the major and minor league level, and talent evaluation. He will also be involved in community and marketing endeavors on behalf of the club."
Rodriguez, 41, made his major-league debut in 1991 with the Rangers as a 19-year-old. He spent 13 seasons with Texas, racking up 11 All-Star spots, 10 Gold Gloves, six Silver Sluggers and an MVP in his time in Arlington.
The career Rangers franchise leaderboard is dotted with Rodriguez's name. He ranks seventh in batting average, eighth in slugging percentage, ninth in OPS, fourth in runs, second in hits, second in doubles, fourth in triples, fourth in home runs, fourth in RBI and first in wins above replacement among position players.
Only Michael Young, Rafeal Palmeiro and Jim Sundberg have ever appeared in more games for the Rangers.
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After blanketing Central Park, Staten Island and parts of Queens with pesticide in a stepped-up campaign to knock out the West Nile virus, city officials were preparing to spray Roosevelt Island and a large section of Manhattan tonight.
Yesterday, a day after they announced that the virus had been detected in mosquitoes in the city for the first time this year, officials said they were still planning to attack mosquitoes primarily from the ground, spraying the pesticide Anvil from trucks.
Widespread aerial pesticide spraying was used last year when an outbreak of West Nile, a mosquito-borne disease, killed 7 people in the New York area and sickened 55 others. City officials said yesterday they had received permission from the state to use helicopters to drop a bacterial larvicide that kills mosquito eggs in the wetlands of Staten Island, but they said they planned to rely on ground spraying in residential areas.
On Monday, city health officials announced that they had found mosquitoes infected with the virus in three sample pools, one in Central Park and two on Staten Island, that were tested as part of a surveillance program.
State health officials yesterday reported finding West Nile in two more samples of mosquitoes, both in Rockland County, bringing to eight the total number of mosquito pools in New York that have tested positive for the virus. In New Jersey, no mosquitoes have tested positive for the virus, and in Connecticut one pool has tested positive.Continue reading the main story
Officials have placed 120 mosquito traps at more than 70 spots around the city, and the state provides weekly reports of the test results.
Parts of Staten Island, where last week two dead crows tested positive for the virus, had already been treated, but after the virus was found in two mosquito pools there, the rest of the borough was sprayed Monday night and yesterday morning, officials said. Neighborhoods in Queens, and a small section of Brooklyn, were to be sprayed last night.
And in Manhattan, areas from 23rd Street to 110th Street, between the East River and the Hudson, and on Roosevelt Island were scheduled to be sprayed from midnight tonight to 5 a.m. tomorrow.
The discovery of West Nile virus in Central Park, in a pool of 54 mosquitoes trapped near 63rd Street and Fifth Avenue, prompted the city to close all 843 acres for overnight spraying Monday and to postpone a New York Philharmonic concert until last night.
The Central Park spraying began at 10 p.m. Monday and ended at 5 a.m. yesterday.
Two and a half hours after it ended, the park was bustling with joggers, cyclists and in-line skaters, many of whom said they were not concerned or did not know about the pesticide spraying. But it was another story with the dog owners.
The usually crowded dog run near West 72nd Street had only a few of the regulars yesterday, and those who took their dogs out for a walk were trying to avoid the grass, fearing their pets would ingest the pesticide.
''It's uncanny that there's nobody here,'' said Dana Weiss, 48, who was walking her golden retriever, Buddy, and said she was surprised to see so few dogs around. ''This is very odd.''
Ms. Weiss said she normally walked her dog for 45 minutes, but she had limited it to 10 minutes and kept him on a leash, even though dogs are allowed off a leash until 9 a.m.
Francis Ginsberg, 45, walked into the park with her two dogs about 8:30 and discovered that she had little company.
''Where is everybody?'' she said, pulling a newspaper out of her bag and glancing at the headlines. When she saw that the park had been closed the previous night for pesticide spraying, she looked down at the dogs, Angelo, a bichon frise, and Valentina, a Maltese, and said, ''I have to go to Riverside,'' and left the park.Continue reading the main story


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It's almost summer, and you long for tanned skin. Think you need to spend the summer lazing on the Italian Riviera to achieve that bronze goddess look? Think again!
Not only is that old-school type of sun worship harmful to your heath, it's unnecessary thanks to the many sunless tanning lotions now available.
According to NPD Group, the Port Washington, N.Y.-based global sales and marketing firm, Americans spent $46 million on self-tanning products in 2004. That figure is likely to go up with all the new options on the market.
Do-it-yourself sunless tanning lotions come as mousses, lotions, gels, foams, creams, sprays, mists, and towelettes. Salons also offer their own varieties, including the popular airbrush tan. Tans aren't the only thing people are spraying on this summer. Nylon stockings may be a thing of the past as spray-on stockings are now available.
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