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No action sometimes better course of action
Implementing pan-European financial regulation is no easy feat. Finding agreement across 28 member states and translation into vastly differently legal systems is a true challenge. It comes as no surprise that those projects are regularly subject to delays.
Against that backdrop, it is most welcome that ESMA is again requesting the power to issue a no-action letter like their international peers (think CFTC). This instrument would allow them to not enforce selected rules, if they believe it is the more prudent approach. Having been mooted a few years ago, no progress had been seen on this since. Looking at the overheads and the time spent for the European Commission to introduce a new law to change a single date, as actually happened for MiFID II, this seems like an overdue improvement.
While it is uncertain whether any of this is relevant to the introduction of MiFID II, there is no doubt that such no-action letters could be the flexible tool that regulators need to respond to a rapidly changing world.


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Dr Miriyam Aouragh
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Dr. Miriyam Aouragh is Leverhulme fellow at Communication And Media Research Institute. She grew up in Amsterdam as a second generation Moroccan and has a background in cultural anthropology/non-Western sociology (Vrije Universiteit Amsterrdam).
For her PhD (University of Amsterdam) she studied the implications of the internet as it was first (Web 1.0) introduced in Palestine and in particular the significance of this techno-evolution coinciding with the outbreak of the Second Intifada. She was awarded a Rubicon grant in 2009 and began postdoc research at the Oxford Internet Institute where she focused on the political role of Web 2.0 for grassroots activists.
During fieldwork in Palestine and Lebanon between 2009 and 2010 she combined ethnographic offline methodologies (participant observation and interviews) with critical theory and media analyses. Her work is published in several books and journals including her own monograph Palestine Online (IB Tauris 2011).
Since 2011 she follows, and writes about, the complex revolutionary dynamics in the Arab world with special interest in the impact of the internet. In 2013 she was awarded a Leverhulme fellowship to develop this into a critical study of new media in the paradoxical context of revolution and counter-revolution.
Her next book is about cyber imperialism which will offer an attempt to theorize how the contradictions of capitalism shape the modes and meanings of resistance in the era of revolution and digital transformations. She will be teaching about internet, media and politics at CAMRI and has previously (2011 and 2012) taught Cyber Politics of the Middle East at the Oxford Middle East Centre from which she will also offer students specialist insights.
Her research interests and areas of expertise include: digital imperialism; cyber warfare; social media; activism; Arab uprisings; MENA (Palestine/Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Morocco, Syria, Bahrain, Egypt).


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How you're weekend guys?
I know I owe you doses of post continuation of Katara gala, Dubai tour and for those who are asking me my post about the site tour at Hamad International Airport I did with my co-Procurement ladies last July 3, I'll try to post it within this week (hopefully).For now let's hit the Saturday with a SELFIE SATURDAY :-)
Recently you can see so many photos in different social medias featuring their own self that's what you call "selfie" - photo taken by one own self capturing his/her own face. Picture picture lang din ng sarili 'pag may time.
Ayon sa aking friend na si Wiki - A selfie is a genre of self-portrait photograph, typically taken with a hand-held digital camera or camera phone. Selfies are often associated with social networking and photo sharing services such as Facebook, and Instagram, where they are commonly posted. They are often casual, are typically taken either with a camera held at arm's length or in a mirror, and may include only the photographer or other people as well.
I love photos but I'm not really into "selfie". I'd rather take picture without myself and just the view, but don't get me wrong guys if you enjoyed taking selfie there's nothing wrong with that, its you.
I'm about to grab some selfie pictures from my friends album just to best describe you what are the kinds of selfie we see often, pero ayaw ko naman mademanda ..hahaha, I'd just get some photos publicly displayed in the web.
Here are some kinds of selfie that I know and commonly displays on social media sites.
Selfie in bed
"Good morning" or "still awake" are the usual captions you can read from selfie pictures taken in bed. Honestly I don't see the point of taking pictures on bed, ni hindi pa nga yata nakakahilamos ng mukha picture picture agad -agad. Hmmm baka naman bago ang bed sheets? or newly painted ang room nya
Stuck in traffic in a car? naka-red light buti na lang my camera phone....picture picture muna :-) Guys, if you love to take a selfie picture in the car still focus on the traffic light, baka mamaya naka-go na pala picture ka pa ng picture...
I hate myselfie
Bored, emo, stressed, sick...selfie pa rin? This one ang hindi ko ma-get ang point bakit you still need to take picture of yourself when you are not feeling good then post it for your network's viewing. Duh?! you're asking for sympathy? well if yes I don't think its the best way to have. Isn't it best to have a selfie when you're happy and well?
Almost all the dressing rooms in the mall have mirror, so thanks to them, for without them dressing myselfie will not as successful as you see on your news feed.
So what's the purpose? hmmm maybe they just want to ask their friends approval before buying the dress - if the fit is fine to them or if its worth it on its price.
Let me try this next time :-)
Newly cut or dye hair, its either still on the parlor facing the mirror and taking his/her own self then upload and post agad-agad :-) I tried it before but that is due to boredom for 8 hours sitting in front of the mirror while hair treatment is on going.
One of the famous selfie that you can see, so don't be get surprise when you see someone who's taking the picture before eating - the background are the foods or the name of the restaurant or hotel. Hmmm..maybe they just want to take a souvenir photo of what they have on their plate that day :-)
This is one of the famous selfie that you can see, even the celebrities are doing this OOTD - Outfit of the Day. I've been reading few blogs and most of them they have OOTD selfie picture almost everyday. Hmmm..I guess having an OOTD selfie will only push you to buy more and more clothes...sympre parang artista lang matatandaan nang mga network friends kapag nag-ulit ka ng outfit, yet on the positive side you will always desire to be at your best.
And how about this one...
Myselfie at the CR
Thank you again sa mga naglalakihang mga mirror mirror on the wall you can take a whole body picture of how you look like that day. But don't be surprise if you ended to see a bath tub or wash basin as background- its part of their drama.
Some took a myselfie at the CR usually if their first time to be in that place like hotels..hmm I did it but its not selfie cos someone is holding the camera for me. :-)
These are few "selfies" that we commonly see on social media posts. Honestly sometimes I find selfie post as ka-OA-yan lang, just to post something but I have said I'm not that against on selfie post maybe it because of the captions indicated that's why minsan nakakainis ..hahaha, nainis daw talaga ako bigla :-) Take note guys "selfie" doesn't mean a solo picture but even in a group and you took a picture by just holding the cam/camera phone including you.
I've got selfies too :-)
How about you, do you have any selfie photo?
Its not bad to have once in awhile, wag lang sana lahat ng post selfie kasi baka instead na "selfie" matawag ka ng "selfie-sh"
Happy Selfie Saturday!


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I ended up not posting all my daily draws with the Transformational Tarot, simply cause they felt too personal for the internet. I am glad I picked out and actually worked some more with this deck. Just a few days before I had almost traded it away. While it is not the prettiest deck I have, and it is somewhat worn and not so shiny anymore, this week reminded me WHY I so very very much wanted this deck a few years ago, and how happy I was when a friend gave it to me. It's a keeper for sure and as I tuck it away in it's wooden box I am pretty sure it will be more used later on.
Now I really want to get a hold of Arnell Ando's Hero's Journey tarot also. And the Storytellers Tarot and The Lucky Pack Tarot.


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If you like the idea of eating a hearty high protein salad for around 200 calories and over 15 grams of protein and off the charts fiber, then this delish salad is for you !!! This could not be more simple !!! I always have a HUGE bowl of mixed salad on hand in the frig for quick lunches and dinners during the week, including~ Romaine, Baby Spinach, Kale, Green Onion, Cilantro and Baby Carrots and sometimes Bell Peppers. This combination stays nice all week and never wilts or gets wet. This is a terrific organization tip to keep your healthy eating habits in check when hunger strikes !!! So, don't let another week go by with out having a pre made salad on hand, and see how many times you reach for salad when it is ready and waiting for healthy consumption !!! ;)
Plate full of salad ( and yes, I eat an entire plate full of salad at a time)
1/2 cup egg whites
1 Tablespoon Light Ranch
1 Tablespoon Fat Free Catalina
Salt and Pepper to taste
Pam EVOO
Fill your dinner plate with salad and set aside. Meanwhile, spray skillet with EVOO and add egg whites, salt and pepper til cooked thoroughly, flipping half way thru cooking. Top salad with cooked egg white and drizzle with Ranch and Catalina. Enjoy the unique hot egg on top of the cool salad greens, with the wonderful mix of Ranch and Catalina~ you will be surprised at the excellent flavor combination and will want to enjoy this often !!! ;)


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Monday, November 30, 2015
TUESDAY, 1st Week of Advent
December 1, 2015 TUESDAY, 1st Week of Advent
Sts. Edmund Campion and
Robert Southwell, Priests and Martyrs;
Bl. Roger Filcock and Robert Middleton,
Priests and Martyrs
Memorial, Red
Is 11:1 – 10 / Lk 10:21 - 24
[Sts, Edmund Campion (1540 – 1581) and Robert Southwell (1561-1595), Jesuit priests, were among the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales of the 16th and 17th centuries canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1970.]
[Bl. Robert Filcock (1570 – 1601) and Robert Middleton (1571 – 1601), Jesuit priests, were also martyrs of England.]
Reading: Is 11:1 – 10
From the stump of Jesse a shoot will come forth; from his roots a branch will grow and bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest upon him – a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and power, a Spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord.
Not by appearances will he judge, nor by what is said must he decide, but with justice he will judge the poor and with righteousness decide for the meek. Like a rod, his word will strike the oppressor, and the breath of his lips slay the wicked. Justice will be the girdle of his waist, truth the girdle of his loins.
The wolf will dwell with the lamb, the leopard will rest beside the kid, the calf and the lion cub will feed together and a little child will lead them. Befriending each other, the cow and the bear will see their young ones lie down together. Like cattle, the lion will eat hay. By the cobra's den the infant will play.
The child will put his hand into the viper's lair.
No one will harm or destroy over my holy mountain, for as water fills the sea the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord. On that day the "Root of Jesse" will be raised as a signal for the nations. The people will come in search of him, thus making his dwelling place glorious.
Gospel: Lk 10:21 - 24
At that time, Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit and said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and made them known to the little ones. Yes, Father, such has been your gracious will. I have been given all things by my Father; and no one knows the Father except the Son and he to whom the Son chooses to reveal him."
Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said to them privately, "Fortunate are you to see what you see, for I tell you that many prophets and kings would have liked to see what you see but did not, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it."
A typical reading for Advent, the first reading from Isaiah speaks of the amazing peace the Messiah, "Root of Jesse," will bring: "The people will come in search of him, thus making his dwelling place glorious." (Is 11:10)
In the Gospel reading Jesus calls his disciples fortunate "to see what you see, for I tell you that many prophets and kings would have liked to see what you see but did not, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it." The disciples were privileged to know the Son and through him to also know the Father,
In God's providence, Jesus has made himself and the Father known to the "little ones," his disciples who were simple people (fishermen and common folk) and not to "the wise and learned."
By God's grace, may we also be privileged to know Jesus, now risen and in glory in his divinity and humanity at the right hand of the Father: we ask "for an intimate knowledge of our Lord, who has become man for me, that I may love him more and follow Him more closely." (St. Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises)
For the special intentions of Rosario.
Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most.
Have a good day!
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Coding conventions
From ENIGMA
We are not particularly picky about what your code looks like in terms of indentation, but we have outlined a few guidelines that can be followed. This is not a comprehensive list, but a general list of namespaces which seem to run together or are otherwise not obvious.
Traditionally, we use two spaces for indentation because this makes it easier to not screw up the formatting when someone opens it on another platform. I do not use braces unless required, and I place braces on their own unindented lines unless the code in the braces is three lines or fewer, in which case I put the opening brace after the
if(), or other statement. Everyone else does the exact opposite of this, so pick your own style and you'll fit right in. You should also enable word wrapping in your text editor at 80 characters.
The importance of maintaining proper copyright headings can not be stressed enough. When modifying source code by a substantial amount (if you are not sure what amount is deemed substantial, ask us) please remember to include yourself in the copyright header. If the year is different than previous years include yourself on a new line. If you are already located on the copyright header, please remember to update the most recent year timeframe.
What we are concerned about and have been seeing happen a lot, lately, are function and variable type confusion. I'll be succinct, and use bullet points.
- Always use the type which requires the fewest casts in your code. If your function needs a double, take double. If your function needs a float, take float. If your function works for either, Robert has created scalar types for you to choose from based on system. For example, graphics floating point types should default to
gs_scalar. Look around the code; chances are, the correct scalar type is used somewhere.
- Never use var or variant. This is the rule. The exception to this rule is, you may use variant when you need to accept either a string or real type, and you may use var if you need to accept an array of such objects. If you need to accept an array of only reals or only strings, go ahead and use var for now, as ENIGMA does not yet have an array type.
Naming convention
Another point is naming convention. I am not the underscore-case nazi. I don't care what you name your own variables. Our current convention is
snake_case for basically everything. This is violated on arbitrary occasion without repercussion. However, we are running a user-friendly API here, and in user space, functions are expected to use a consistent convention.
This convention is, again, snake case, with functions partitioned using C namespaces.
|This is where primarily 2-Dimensional, but also dimensionality-insensitive drawing functions go.
| This is where functions that specifically concern drawing in 3D go. Some of these functions are renamed versions of functions from
draw_, offered for the convenience of users searching for functions.
|This is where functions go which concern sound resources. There are functions to play sounds and stop sounds from playing by resource ID, but the idea is that functions here specifically concern tangible sound resources.
|This is where all other manner of audio functions go, as related to working with channels and playing instances of sounds.
|This is where you will find functions concerning the entire desktop's display, which may contain many windows not related to your program.
|This is where you will find functions that concern the window, as managed by the window server, desktop environment, and generically, the window manager.
|This is where you will find functions that concern your program's drawing screen; that is, the region inside the window to which your program renders.
|These functions concern object instances in general. Finding instances, iterating instances, creating and destroying instances.
|These functions concern testing for collisions with instances. They work with not only a position for instances, but also a physical shape. They do not, in general, incorporate dynamics.
Functions, classes, and everything that the user is not expected to use directly should be namespace enigma, while all GML/EDL functions should be namespace enigma_user


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TORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed little changed Wednesday amid strong earnings reports from Canada's two big railways and glum news from China's financial sector.
The S&P/TSX composite index gave up solid gains in the morning to end the session down 4.66 points at 13,243.4, brining to an end six straight advances for the Toronto market as losses in the resource sectors accelerated in the late afternoon.
However, the TSX did find major support from Canadian National Railways (TSX:CNR) and Canadian Pacific (TSX:CP). Both blew past expectations and hit fresh 52-week highs with CN rising 4.4 per cent and CP surging more than 10 per cent.
The Canadian dollar tumbled after the Bank of Canada announced economic growth would be lower than expected through 2015. The currency tumbled 0.89 of a cent to 96.3 cents US.
U.S. indexes were lower after a string of gains as traders took in positive earnings from Boeing and a disappointment from Caterpillar.
The Dow Jones industrials lost 54.33 points to 15,413.33, the Nasdaq declined 22.49 points to 3,907.07 and the S&P 500 index was down 8.29 points at 1,746.38.
The industrials sector led TSX advancers after Canada's two largest railways both reported strong earnings results that beat analyst estimates on several key measures.
Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) said after the close Tuesday that quarterly profits climbed 6.1 per cent to $705 million. CN also posted adjusted earnings of $1.72 a share, a dime better than estimates. Revenue came in at $2.7 billion, against estimates of $2.64 billion and its shares ran up $4.84 to $114.59 after hitting a new 52-week high of $116.20.
On Wednesday, Canadian Pacific Railway (TSX:CP) posted record earnings and the lowest operating ratio in its history in the third quarter as revenue rose by six per cent from last year to $1.5 billion. CP's net income was $324 million or $1.84 per diluted share, up from $224 million or $1.30 per share in the third quarter of 2012. CP's operating ratio improved to 65.9 per cent, down from 74.1 per cent. Its shares jumped $13.79, or 10.23 per cent, to $148.53 after earlier hitting a new 52-week high of $150.42.
The strong stock performance surprised some analysts who thought the valuations were getting a bit rich.
"It really isn't justified," said John Stephenson, portfolio manager at First Asset Funds Inc. "They have been a great trade for some time but it's hard to see valuations moving much beyond where they are right now."
Commodity prices were sharply lower amid speculation that the People's Bank of China may tighten monetary policy to cool a hot property market. China reported Tuesday that house prices surged in some cities, including Guangzhou/Shenzhen where they soared 20 per cent year-over-year. Those in Shanghai jumped 17 per cent while Beijing saw a 16 per cent increase.
"There is no question there is worry there, bad debts, too much lending to the real estate sector," Stephenson said.
The bank reported Wednesday that outstanding real estate loans are up 19 per cent from a year ago.
The market was dragged down by a 2.7 per cent drop in the base metals sector as December copper lost seven cents to US$3.27 a pound. Teck Resources (TSX:TCK.B) fell 31 cents to C$29.41 while HudBay Minerals (TSX:HBM) fell 31 cents to $8.57.
The gold sector was down about 2.33 per cent as bullion fell $8.60 to US$1,334 an ounce. Goldcorp (TSX:G) faded 42 cents to C$26.57 and Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) lost 35 cents to $20.12.
The energy sector was down about one per cent as the December crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange dropped $1.44 to US$96.86 a barrel, its lowest level since late June. Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) fell 87 cents to C$36.64.
Oil declines piled up amid data showing a much larger than expected buildup of supplies last week.
Beyond the strong performance in the industrials sector, telecom stocks were also supportive, up 0.72 per cent as Telus (TSX:T) climbed 72 cents to C$36.47.
It was a mixed bag in the U.S. where Caterpillar shares were down $5.41, or 6.07 per cent, to US$83.76 after the maker of heavy equipment cut its 2013 revenue forecast to US$55 billion from earlier estimates of $56 billion to $58 billion.
Caterpillar earned $946 million, or $1.45 a share, in the third quarter, down from $1.7 billion, or $2.54 a share, a year ago. Total sales and revenue fell to $13.42 billion from $16.45 billion. Analysts expected earnings of $1.68 a share on revenue of $14.29 billion.
Aircraft maker Boeing reported third-quarter profit rose 12 per cent to $1.2 billion, or $1.51 a share. Ex-items, earnings per share came in at $1.80, up from $1.55 a year earlier. Revenue rose to $22.1 billion, from $20 billion a year earlier. Analysts had expected earnings of $1.55 a share on revenue of $21.7 billion. Boeing also raised its full-year 2013 earnings expectations and its shares rose $6.54, or 5.34 per cent, to $129.02.


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MrMagoo wrote:I'd like to hear from people who have had interaction with law enforcement where your identification has not immediately been asked for when the encounter started, and your experiences at these times (how long did it take before your driver license or ID was asked for). It doesn't make any difference if you were armed or not at the time. The reason for asking this is that for years we have been hearing notification is for officer safety. Substute HB 142 changes "promptly notify" to notification when driver license or ID is asked for. If officer safety is such a concern for notification, are there times when an LEO will interact with an individual for a period of time before askiing for a driver license or ID? If so, this shoots holes in the LE argument that notification is for officer safety. I am attempting to get a meeting with the bill sponsor to discuss this and would like some hard facts to back me up. Thank you, Gary
WestonDon wrote:I once witnessed an accident while driving and stopped to assist. It was only after the driver was being loaded into the ambulance that an officer approached me, asked what I saw and my name and contact information. Never did ask to see ID.
WestonDon wrote:I once witnessed an accident while driving and stopped to assist. It was only after the driver was being loaded into the ambulance that an officer approached me, asked what I saw and my name and contact information. Never did ask to see ID.
Brian D. wrote:Gary, will stories from folks on this forum really carry any weight, versus uniformed OSHP big wigs who are in the Statehouse interacting with lawmakers on a regular basis anyway?
Brian D. wrote:When my previous car was acting up last month, I got to the shoulder of I-75 south at about mile marker 28, put my hood up, and called AAA. While waiting, an OSHP trooper pulled up behind me and soon came to my passenger side window. He first asked if I was okay. First words out of MY mouth were "I have a concealed carry license and am required by law to inform you that I am armed." Then I answered his question, and told him the tow truck was on its way. He asked where the gun was, I said "On my right hip." Trooper merely nodded and said okay. He never did ask to see driver's or carry license. He was gone in about thirty more seconds.
willbird wrote:I have gotten really good at not having any reason to interact with LEO. The last time was a truck/deer strike. The Sgt Deputy Sheriff got all my info, asked me a couple times how fast I was going (60 in 55, that is what I run) then when we are ALL done he says "Is there something you forgot to tell me?". I said "No" (I was puzzled). He said "do you have a CCW?" I said "yes". He said "You HAVE to tell me you have a CCW".
I said "I do not have a firearm on my person or in the vehicle, I am NOT required to notify you unless I am armed or have a firearm in the vehicle". I went on to tell him I was a Certified Instructor and taught many classes so I knew the law.
He replied "Well it is not something we would ever CHARGE a person with but we appreciate it as a courtesy". I made an apt and went and talked with the Sheriff about it, stressed I was not trying to jam the guy up, but expressed that I was concerned as he was a Sgt and plainly did not know the law.
Well back to your question.....obviously to that Sgt at 11pm at night on a dark and empty road, being notified was something he was not really worried about until all other business was concluded .
There is also the issue of when an LEO comes on scene and your gun is locked in the vehicle....if your business with the LEO does not require you to unlock and open the vehicle then IMHO notification is not required by law.
BUT if he asks to see registration and proof of insurance, suddenly you have to notify, and I saw an OSHP trooper blow a gasket over that. He showed up while I was being pulled from ditch with wrecker, so he wrote a report. My gun was locked in the car during our initial contact. He asked to see registration and proof of insurance...and I notified then because I was entering the vehicle with him present.
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A story of friendship and heart-racing adventure – a perfect follow up to the acclaimed The Boy and the Spy.
When the river rises and the city of Paris begins to disappear under water, Frederic decides to help those who can't help themselves. But as his heroic acts escalate, so does the danger. Frederic will have to battle an escaped zoo animal and fight off pickpockets and looters but, as the waters subside, can he find justice for his father and find out what courage really means?
"An amazing book for fans of historical fiction."
Seamus Hadfield, Herald Sun, Melbourne
"This is a wonderful book for younger readers, recreating a fascinating moment in French history."
Troy Lennon, Daily Telegraph, Sydney
"Historical fiction at its exciting best."
Sandy Russell, Sunday Telegraph, Sydney
"A fine piece of eye-opening historical fiction (I had no idea the flood had actually happened), an engaging and well-written story, and a chance to learn a couple of basic phrases in French! Would be best suited to readers in the 11-14 age bracket."
Christian Price, CBCA Reading Time
REAL Children's Choice Awards
Shortlisted • 2019 • Older Readers
CBCA Book of the Year Awards
Notable Book • 2019 • Younger Readers


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Property Managers and Handling Professional Pest Control
Professional property managers like Martin Feinberg face an endless number of challenges in their efforts to provide their tenants with a clean and safe environment while helping their rental property owners to maximize their real estate investments. One important responsibility that property managers have is handling pest control.
There are many different pest control companies out there for property managers to choose from. Figuring out which company to use or what services to pay for can be a tricky question. Here are four things property managers should consider when dealing with unwanted pests in their rental units.
Know Your Enemy
Knowledge is the best weapon against unwanted pests. Property managers should know which pest species are most common in their area and they should also know the best ways to keep those pests out of rental properties.
Once a property manager knows which pests they should be most concerned about, the next step is researching which pest control companies have the best record for dealing with them. Property managers should research how each pest control company treats a particular pest. They should know how the company plans to safely treat safely while inside different building types. Property managers should be completely sure that a company could handle their specific problem before committing to them.
Check into Integrated Pest Management
Integrated pest management is a specialized pest removal process that doesn't just remove pests. It uses knowledge, exclusionary measures, and reactive monitoring to treat current infestations while preventing future ones.
Integrated pest management can be a more environmentally friendly, and effective way to handle pests than traditional approaches. It provides long-term pest control that can save money and time down the road.
Cheapest is not Usually Best
Good property managers know how to work within a budget, and that's true for pest control just like it is for everything else. However, in most cases cheapest isn't always best. When a pest control service is cheap, it might be because that's the only way they have been able to create a name for themselves. A cheap service becomes expensive if it's needed over and over again.
Property managers need to find the perfect balance between affordability and quality work. This will provide the best overall bang for the buck.
Choose a Company that can Answer Questions
Property managers should ask pest control companies about their techniques for specific vermin varieties. Don't be afraid to call the companies being considered. If they're not willing to answer questions about their process, steer clear.


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The IHS (trading as the Irish Archaeology Field School – IAFS) is Ireland's leading provider of accredited, field-based archaeological research and training. We offer a suite of programs to individual students, as well as developing customized programs, in all fields of cultural heritage (including archaeology, anthropology, history, geoarchaeology, experimental archaeology, forensic anthropology etc). Whilst our programs are excavation centred and aimed primarily at students of archaeology, anthropology and forensics, courses are open to all, and are guaranteed to give you an enriching and thoroughly worthwhile study abroad adventure.
Ferrycarrig, Co Wexford
Our primary excavation site is at Ferrycarrig, Wexford, where we are leading a major research project of the first ever Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, dating to 1169 AD/CE. The project, 'Digging the Lost Town of Carrick' is in partnership with the Irish National Heritage Park, in which the site is also located, a 35 acre outdoor museum explaining Irish history and culture from 10,000 BC to 1169 AD.
In addition to our marquee project in Wexford, we have also supported, and continue to support, community and academic research driven projects and student research at a host of locations throughout the country. The IAFS website contains detailed information on each of these projects as well as all our Cultural Heritage Programs.
Each IAFS course is designed to introduce students to practical archaeological field methods, and to build and expand on knowledge and experience gained in the classroom. Our courses are ideal for students of anthropology, archaeology, history, medieval studies, bioarchaeology, forensic anthropology, Irish studies and community archaeology – or indeed those just looking for a unique study abroad experience. All our cultural heritage courses are credited.
Archaeology Fees
Our archaeology fees are dependent on the duration and content of the courses; full details are available here.
Applications are processed through our IAFS website.
Even though we are a fairly small college, the coordinators at IHS were eager to help create a program that suited our students' particular curricular needs. At every turn, IHS has been easy to work with and very accommodating. Their deep commitment to educating students about Irish history and archaeology are evident in every conversation.
Best of all, our students returned from their summer course with great enthusiasm and a keen ability to articulate facets of Irish history and culture that they had encountered. The program is well crafted – the hands on archaeological experience, the curriculum, the field trips, the home stays – all work together to create a unique and powerful experience for our studentsDr Karen ChambersAssociate Professor and Ireland Programs Coordinator, Saint Mary's College, Indiana
Maynooth University is excited to partner with the dynamic and ground-breaking IHS. The IHS provide expert knowledge about the site and were instrumental in developing new ideas to offer our students the chance to gain real, practical skills in field archaeology. The opportunity to offer a program that invites international students to work alongside our anthropology students has greatly added to our current offerings and our students had a wonderful time learning beyond the classroom and the textbook. All the IHS academics and staff provided a wonderful level of support, both academic and pastoralDr Kathryn SegesserInternational Office of Maynooth University, Ireland


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We are built on a strong research and development pedigree.
FLAIM's R&D team have worked with fire service training experts from across the world to develop this innovative next generation product for fire extinguisher training.
The FLAIM Extinguisher training system immerses users in workplace and home environments, all developed on the back of industry research.
Our research indicated that training needed to achieve two objectives, to familiarise users with fire extinguishers and to improve the effectiveness of the application of the extinguishing agent.
What the FLAIM team have developed are a set of realistic scenarios all with visuals that place the user in the environment, with sensors monitoring flow and positioning of the extinguisher nozzle – so users can develop the skills they need to act when a fire breaks out.
We now can offer training in environments including universities, schools, manufacturing, hospitals, nursing homes and commercial kitchens that can be delivered anywhere, at any time.
The team are happy to work with you to develop specialised training scenarios – unique to your workplace or industry.
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How Can StrengthsFinder Help You and Your Team? We all have strengths and weaknesses. When it comes to professional or personal development, where do we tend to look to get better? For most of us, we look at our weaknesses to find where we will focus our improvement efforts. If you focus on developing an […]Read more »


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Courthill Park, Auldgirth, Dumfries and Galloway
This superb Park is a quiet, friendly, family run Residential Retirement Park for the over 50's and pets are considered on the park.
We enjoy peaceful views to the open countryside, yet we are only 6 miles from Dumfries town centre on a good bus route, with convenient bus stops at the park entrance.
Our new park homes are designed to meet your every need and offer an affordable opportunity for a retirement lifestyle in a friendly secure environment.
The TINGDENE Hayden Classic Single is a versatile home which is designed for the discerning customer looking for exceptional value and flexibility. This home represents excellent value, fitted out in every detail with contemporary kitchen, built-in hob, oven and extractor hood, double glazed, central heated and fully furnished.
There is one double bedroom and the home will surprise many with its quality, space and warm feel inside. The home is coming soon to the park.
NEED TO SELL YOUR HOME? Not a problem, please ask us about our part exchange scheme.
Situated within the beautiful surroundings of Dumfries and Galloway, this Residential Park is close to a wide variety of attractions and amenities.
Residents can browse the shops in nearby Dumfries and Thornhill and local attractions include walking, golfing and fishing. Historic landmarks such as Caerlaverock Castle, Sweetheart Abbey and the magnificent Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate are also just a few miles away.
It is essential that you, as the buyer, or your representative, ensure that all property details are accurate and check the site licence, periodical fees, utilities, tenure, sizes, utilities etc. Sell My Park Home Ltd.
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Article by Bryan Howard
March 31, 2019
an 85-year-old man was brutally attacked by a young man outside of a planned parenthood in San Francisco.
The elderly man's name was identified as Ron was peacefully protesting outside of a Planned Parenthood for the pro-life cause. This led an irate leftist fruit loop to physically take Ron's sign. Ron fought hard to hold on to his sign, but the punk brutally beat Ron for standing up to him.
Ron told an NBC affiliate, "I tried to keep him from taking it and that was it. "Then he knocked me down and kicked me."
Ron claimed this same man harassed him three times that week before the attack. However, Ron is not going to allow young punks to intimidate him from standing up for what is right a just. Ron continues to go back in front of the abortion clinic to pray even with visible bruising.


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Nauru, one of the world's smallest countries with a population hardly surpassing 10,000 people, has experienced what people, having gained enough of its history, would obviously dub a 'wheel of fortune'. Once when its phosphate reserves were among the largest on the planet, the nation could easily afford all the affinities provided. Investment was made globally, in numerous businesses, real estate projects, and even a huge musical production in United States (which later ended up in a similarly huge flop as well).
Then came the reversal of fortune, near the closing end of 20th century.
At the moment, with the reserves almost completely used up, and with very little savings, excluding their gone-wrong businesses' bad debts, the tiny Pacific nation is hopelessly putting its final hope on Australia, one of its largest, and most influential, foreign donors. The country, as part of an agreement with the latter to accommodate illegal migrants detained in Australia, has for years received, in turn, over hundred million dollars in terms of foreign aid, mostly used for their annual expenditure. With things going upside down, in less than a generation, the whole nation has suffered from financial difficulties.
A former Australian financial adviser for Nauruan government described his half-year experience dealing with the people, and in particular, how he helped them reforming the country's already dilapidated financial and budgetary sectors.
Read his full article on Australian Financial Review.
One of my responsibilities was signing every spending receipt in the whole government. This was a big reform that had stopped money leaking out of the Nauru budget. Every cent of expenditure was confirmed by the Budget Adviser. It made sense, but it was an enormous pain.
Hundreds of complex spending receipts came over my desk every week. And then there was public sector pay.
Nauru had thousands of public servants, and every pay cheque had to be signed, by me or the head of the department. The Secretary of Finance did exactly what I would have done in his shoes, and delegated.
I saw and signed everyone's pay cheque, from the president down to the gardeners who controlled weeds near the airstrip. The lowest pay was $180 a fortnight; the highest only about $350 – even for the president.


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No matter how long your stay will be, there are certain things you should do on the island like:
A private full day tour
Your day will start by visiting some of the most famous villages, like Oia. Built into the volcanic cliffs of Caldera, the spot offers panoramic views towards the Firostefani, with the signature architecture, and most pictured Blue Dome Church. Other areas to be seen are the villages of Pyrgos (with the ruins on a Venetian castle), Emporio and Imerovigli with the spectacular view of the volcano. Your tour includes a stop at the renowned archaeological site and two of the popular island's wineries.
If you are more interested in culinary and wine tasting, you can choose the Sightseeing & Wine Tasting Tour.
Santorini Sightseeing is a private half-day Tour with an intimate look at the most incredible historical and cultural sites.
The six-hours tour includes your individual guide, who will pick you up with an air-conditioned minibus.
First stop is on the edge of the Caldera, and many small stops at the villages of Oia and Imerovigli, the rock Skaros, Pyrgos and the excavations site on Akrotiri. You will also see the famous red and black beaches, and will end at the Venetsanos Winery.
For those visiting on a cruising boat, there is also a Shore Excursion option.
With such a limited time on the island, this private 5-hours tour will give you the best view of the island, all the important places to see, the beaches and historical sites.
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"We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have." — Frederick Koenig
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to be genuinely happy and wanted to know their secret? Well, let me let you in on that little secret: It's a mindset and a matter of attitude. Apply some or all of the following suggestions in your daily life and you will be well on your way to experiencing happiness from within.
1. Are you ready for this one? YOU CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY! Most of the time people can choose what they want to be. So why not choose to be happy?
2. Practice random acts of kindness. Little things ….. help somebody to cross the street, open the door for somebody, pay a compliment, visit an elderly neighbor ….. and don't expect anything in return. You will notice that when doing things for others, it will not only make you feel good, but it will come back to you one way or another and good things will happen in your life!
3. Show your love, affection and appreciation to people around you. They will usually respond in kind.
4. Remove yourself from toxic environments as much as possible, whether it's a job situation, a bad relationship, or a negative person who always seems to drag you down. If it doesn't feel good, it's probably not good for you.
5. Exercise ….. regularly. Try to find an exercise that is fun for you to do. Whether it is playing basketball with your kids, jogging in the park, taking walks, working out in a gym — it doesn't matter what — just do it! Besides the obvious positive effect on your physical well being, regular exercise also affects how you feel. During physical activity, the body releases endorphins (the body's natural painkiller) and when that happens, you experience feeling positive, relaxed and happy. By the way — the same is true when receiving a massage or having sex. 🙂
7. Keep an open mind and learn new things. One key to happiness is personal growth. And how much fun it is to learn and explore new things!
8. Find your true calling in life. It seems to me that people who follow their passion and work in a job, have a business, or are in the creative field, reflecting their passion, are generally happy people. If you would ask them about their work, they very likely will tell you that they don't look at it as work because they like what they do and are passionate about it ….. and very often rewards follow.
* Free your heart of hatred
* Free your mind from worries
* Live simply
* Give more
* Expect less


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Sometimes I Forget to Say "Thank You" to the Assistant
I hope it's legal for me to use this picture of Julia Child. I think in the context she'd be okay with it. While on a pre-interview chat today, the host sent me this picture. We had been talking about my foray into television and my gratitude for the assistant.
This picture shows what it really takes to make a television person look great – a whole lot of assistant! Julia must have been an amazing women who expressed gratitude or these five people probably wouldn't be sitting on the ground in their dresses, suits and ties trying to help her be successful.
As I look at this picture I realize I need to express more gratitude for not only the assistant in business and life but especially the assistant in television.
What It Really Takes in Television
Few people get the opportunity to see behind the scenes . . . you'd probably be amazed. We read the price tags for television shows and movies and wonder how is that possible? It's because of the assistant. There are so many people that make every show seamless.
Just in the little bit of television I do, I have my own assistant – who hopefully I give enough gratitude to because she is amazing, Miss Chela Sanchez! Then there are the people that work at the airports, airlines, car rentals, and hotels where I stay along the way. One than one assistant has saved my tush from these groups of folks! The assistant that helps me find all the food for the demonstrations. There is the hair and makeup assistant that makes sure I look better than normal (these people are miracle workers – trust me!). Once at the studio, I find the Producer who is putting it all together and their assistant. Then the sound assistant, teleprompter, lighting assistant, camera person, catering assistant, anchors, set designers, wardrobe assistant, grips, and honestly, a whole lot of other people running around making it all run smoothly. And they do this every single day! There isn't enough gratitude for these people who make someone like me, someone they've never met, look and sound great.
But, there's also my television assistant that helps me determine what the segment is going to look like – my business television mentor. And, the media team that makes sure every television clip is up and running for readers and followers. This assistant makes my whole business look good so I can do my job of helping clients . . . once again, the assistant makes me look good.
Assistant Makes Us Look Good or Bad
I found this picture too . . . look at all the assistant for this television shoot. It takes a bunch of people!
At a recent event I was listening to a "behind the scene" television person explain how she had helped many great stars do even better on camera by rewriting text for the teleprompter (and a few other secrets I probably shouldn't share). It was amazing how, as the assistant, she could really help someone who showed gratitude and respect. It was also funny to listen about when she would not offer to be the assistant for a television person. She wasn't sabotaging them or anything – just letting them be themselves. Truly, just like any assistant, especially a television assistant, it really is in their power to help us . . . or let us fall flat. She reminded me that it was about more than just gratitude, but common decency and respect, something I guess television might not have enough of for the assistant.
So Remember to Say Thank You
In all the running around and busyness of life, my television work is just another little piece. But, this photo of Julia Child on her television show reminded me how much assistant is needed for everything to work beautifully. I doubt those people enjoyed sitting around holding up pie tins as she worked her magic, but they did it . . . just like every other "behind the scene" assistant.
So, here's a big shout-out to each assistant that's ever helped me and I've forgotten to say thank you. (I hope there aren't too many of you.)
With all my heart – I have a tremendous amount of gratitude for each of you and all you do.
Hopefully, I'll always remember to express my gratitude and say thank you, whether it's on television or just in life.
I highly recommend you do the same, because it really does take a whole team for each of us to succeed. I'm grateful for those surrounding me!


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You may be engaging your students in goal setting. For young students, it is important to distinguish between a wish and a goal. The following site offers some ideas and picture books to get you started.
Damian Cooper is an independent education consultant who specializes in helping schools and school districts across Canada, the United States, and internationally, to improve their instructional and assessment skills. This article is a timely one as more teachers move towards Inquiry based learning.
6 Reasons to Try a Single-Point Rubric
A single point rubric is a format that provides students with personalized feedback and works to keep them focusing solely on their grade. A great tool to shift to standards based learning!
How to Make a Quiz Work Harder for You
This article from Cult of Pedagogy helps teachers move from using quizzes for learning instead of just marking it with a grade and passing it on. "Assessments should give us loads of information about what our students understand, what they don't understand, and how well we've taught them."
This article gives us four different ways to ask questions for exit cards. It helps us understand what questions to ask to access the information we are seeking. This is a simple strategy that can give a lot of information about our student's learning and next steps in teaching.
A timely article for teachers as some secondary teachers are trying to figure out how to move from traditional assessments to grading for mastery. This article gives some pointers on how to do so. It is by no means a miracle, but offers some tips for shifting assessment practices while still having to assign grades.
Katie White, author of Softening the Edges: Assessment Practices that Honor K-12 Teachers and Learners, offers a feedback frame for students. Often students lack vocabulary to offer meaningful feedback. This image scaffolds student's learning by offering a frame for offering feedback.
60 Formative Assessment Techniques
The following document offers a list of 60 different formative assessment techniques and strategies This 6 page document can be printed and easily referenced in order to check for understanding.
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There's a church in a village long swallowed up by Greater London. It came powerfully to mind tonight as I looked out across fields of oilseed flowers to a lovely range of hills which now separate me from that place – and time. After rain and an unseasonably cold wind, the sky was blue here. It felt quite warm, and the drifts of white cloud were infused by the gold of the evening sun. Blue and gold.
For 13 years I climbed the spiral staircase of the tower of that church three times a week, often in the winter, in the dark. There were no lights, but my feet knew how to go. No-one except me ever went up there. Why were the steps so worn?
My regular duties were to keep the tower clock wound by hand. I loved it. I loved the place. I loved its great mechanism.
It didn't occur to me to wonder why the steps were so worn. The clock was fairly recent, only about 90 years old. The steps I climbed, I now realise, were put there about 500 years ago. No wonder they were worn. I received messages from people living nearby that they loved to hear the clock strike: the hours and the quarters. It was company. It was reassurance.
The face of the clock was blue. Its detail in gold.
Blue and gold. Like tonight's sky.


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BOILER WATER TREATMENT Feed Water normally contains impurities which can cause deposits and other related problems such as alkalinity, silica, dissolved oxygen and hardness. A thin layer of scale is sufficient to retard heat transfer, reduce boiler efficiency and can cause the boiler heat transfer surfaces to overheat. When these problems occur, production efficiency decreases, Read More
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COOLING WATER TREATMENT In Today's world of expensive energy, it is more vital than ever for heat exchange equipment to be kept free of insulating deposits that promote high energy consumption. Water is used in cooling systems has a high capacity to carry heat away from processes. Water is often called Universal solvent – a Read More
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SCALE TREATMENT Scaling is a common phenomenon that occurs due to the impurities present in water. The term scale describes a continuous adherent layer of foreign material formed on the water side of a surface through which heat is exchanged. The descalant has an inbuilt corrosion inhibitor for providing corrosion protection to the metal during Read More
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R.O. SYSTEM TREATMENT Reverse Osmosis is an advanced water purification technology in which almost all water impurities are removed through a semi-permeable membrane cleansing water of all biological impurities, physical impurities, dissolved salts, pesticides, chemical impurities and heavy metals. Reverse Osmosis membrane performance can be negatively impacted by impurities that build up on the membrane Read More
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WASTE WATER TREATMENT The presence of different pollutants in the waste water is necessary to treat before it can be disposed off without producing undesirable and harmful effects. If raw sewage is discharged directly or indirectly into water bodies without adequate chemical treatment, water becomes a vector of diseases. Chemical treatment is the process Read More


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Licensed Activities
The village hall has a Premises Licence which permits the following licensable activities:
- Performance of plays
- Exhibition of films
- Indoor sporting events
- Live and recorded music
- Dance performances
- Supply of alcohol (see below)
Between the hours of 10am and 12 midnight.
The maximum number of persons permitted to attend such licensed events is 180.
Whilst the premises are in use for licensed activities involving the playing of music, no doors or windows on the outside of the premises are to be left open.
Consumption of Alcohol
Hirers wishing to consume alcohol on the premises during their event, whether it is paid for or supplied free are required to agree to additional terms and conditions. Representatives of Upham Village Hall (or the licensee of The Brushmakers Arms, if appropriate) reserve the right to shut down the event should there be any disruptive behaviour.


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"You travelled alone?"
Yes I did, and to my own surprise too.
Just a few weeks back, I flew abroad for my first solo trip. That probably sounds like an easy decision or just another trip for some, but it was a huge feat for myself. Because I'm an introvert and a huge homebody (no shame!) and even though I love a good adventure, I've never been adventurous to the extent of putting myself in a foreign country, alone, for a week.
But I took the plunge and went for it – because why not? I've heard stories about how solo travelling has changed people's lives (in a good way), and even more so for introverts. Plus I was in need of some self-reflection and a quick getaway before the mundane year comes to an end. So before I could hesitate for the hundredth time, I booked a ticket to Seoul. And it turned out to be one of the best decisions I've ever made in my twenty years of life.
Despite a few ups and downs and the initial anxiety I had to overcome, the trip turned out to be amazing… And certainly not what I thought it would be. Here's what it was like.
It was scary.
I mean, let's put our introversion aside and consider the idea of being in a foreign country alone. Do the words 'foreign' and 'alone' not sound intimidating enough? Now for all you introverts: think of all the forced talking you'll have to do, and the absence of a friend or family member to hide behind or stick with… Yup. The thought of the language barrier and wintery weather I would be facing alone did not help either. All these factors did bother me at first, but eventually, they had me feeling more excited than nervous! As a coping mechanism, I told myself that stepping out of my comfort zone would be an interesting and fulfilling challenge. And it was.
It was rewarding.
I can't be the only introvert who mentally gives myself a pat on the back for completing tasks like having small talk with someone new, or picking up a phone call. Well, that was what this entire trip felt like: a lot of pats on the back! I felt good knowing I was adjusting to the unfamiliarity of a different country pretty well on my own: ordering food, asking for directions in a different language, etc.
Seeking comfort is what all humans naturally do, but when you will yourself to try new things, you learn more about yourself – and that helps you grow. For instance, I found myself being very fickle-minded over where to go and what to do during the first two days, even though I already had a list prepared. It made me realise how comfortable I had been back home, and being out of my warm cocoon of familiarity threw me back a little. So I made a mental note to travel alone more.
There were also random acts of kindness that I couldn't help but notice, and I made sure to pass them onto others. You become more attentive to these things when you're alone, and even more so for introverts! I guess that's why it felt so rewarding.
It was therapeutic.
This goes without saying, no? Letting your mind wander freely, recovering your 'me' time, not having to care about what people think of you because you're basically anonymous in that country… I was fully recharged from just a short amount of time spent in solitude. In fact, I rarely felt lonely. Maybe it's because my itinerary mainly consisted of introvert-ish activities like sightseeing, reading or people-watching in a cafe and strolling through parks (not to mention these are socially acceptable to do alone). I enjoyed every bit of it though. There's something about doing your all-time favourite activities in a new environment that's so refreshing and satisfying… And therapeutic.
But if you feel lonely, that's totally okay – even us quiet ones need a little interaction from time to time! A good way to ensure you maintain a balance is to stay at a hostel, like a lot of other solo travellers do. Personally, I stayed at a female hostel and it was great – the guests spoke to each other but we minded our own business at the same time. What's more: by the end of the trip, I made two friends whom I keep in touch with until today. It was so easy interacting with them on a one-on-one basis and we had meaningful conversations even though the time we saw each other was short.
It was liberating.
Oh yes it is. I'm sure we can all agree it feels fantastic when you have the freedom to do whatever you want. Sleep in till noon. Splurge on that skincare set. Stay in that one cafe all afternoon or even visit it twice. Nobody can tell you what to do, and guess what, introverts? Nobody can judge you! When you're alone abroad, you don't have to hear people go "Did you just waste an entire afternoon away doing nothing at the park?" We're all masters at entertaining ourselves on our own and it feels liberating not having to pretend that we aren't.
Conclusion: I would definitely do it again. To all the introverts out there toying with the idea of solo travel, I say go for it. I know it sounds daunting – like I mentioned earlier, it is – but you'll thank yourself for saying yes to this huge decision after your trip ends. So go ahead and book those flight tickets you've been keeping tabs on, and embark on your journey of healing and self-discovery!


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Here's a sneak peek at Rise of the Hidden Sun's very first in-game animation sequence: 'Rattlesnake' Jake arriving at the crossroads, wiping his brow, and checking the old treasure map to make sure he's in the right place. For anyone curious about the technical aspects, we're producing all of the animations at 16 frames per second. This particular arrival sequence is about 14 seconds long.
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"Well, maybe if we're close when you sleep, I can hitch a lift, so to speak," he shrugged. "You never know, it might work. You said yourself, that you were going to take food and drink," he added.
"Yes, but there's no guarantee that will work anyway," I felt totally out of my depth around this man; the thought of him being near while I slept both excited and petrified me in equal measure. I felt my heart rate pick up.
Cai interjected, "It might be a good idea to try, if it doesn't work, nothing is lost. But if it does work, we could be that much closer to freeing Marcus," he said earnestly.
"You know how much I want to help Marcus," I paused, could it really hurt to try, I'll be asleep anyway.
If it worked we could rescue Marcus tonight; he looked so close to death when I left him. Cai and Luc were looking at me expectantly."Fine! So what, you're going to stay with me at the B&B?" I asked, wondering what on earth I'd gotten myself in to.
"No, you need to come here. I can drive you to collect everything you need. Just let me know when you're ready to go," Luc smiled. Damn this man and his smile! I will not survive the night with my raging hormones.
"Let's get this over with," I huffed, "The less time I have to think about it, the better." I stood up, walked to the door and waited for Luc to move. "Well, what are you waiting for? You know, I might still change my mind!"
He laughed and walked to one of the bookcases behind him and pressed something. The bookcase slid forward then across, revealing a door. He typed in a code and the door swung open.
He looked back at me with his eyebrow raised, "Well what are you waiting for," he mimicked, grinning.


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What Is a Chromebook?
If you're in the market for a laptop, you might have seen Chromebooks and considered them as an option. But what is a Chromebook really, and how does one compare to a laptop that you may have used before?
We've got you covered in this introduction to Chromebooks. We'll cover what Chromebooks are, who they're good for, what you can do with them, and more.
What Is a Chromebook?
First, let's look at what a Chromebook actually is. Simply put, a Chromebook is a computer that runs Google's Chrome OS. Most of the time, these are laptops, but there are a few tablets and desktop machines that run Chrome OS too.
Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system. It's essentially the Google Chrome browser you're likely familiar with on other platforms, with a few extra features to make it a full OS.
The appeal of Chromebooks lies in their simple nature. They don't need antivirus protection, and update automatically without annoying you. Chromebooks also make it easy to work online and do your everyday tasks on the web without a bunch of extra confusing features.
For the right person, Chromebooks are excellent. We've mentioned before that Chromebooks are perfect for students 5 Reasons Every Student Should Be Using a Chromebook Looking for a new computer for your college work? Forget a new Mac and disregard Windows. What you need is a Chromebook -- here are five reasons why. Read More . Indeed, Chromebooks are now the most common computers purchased by US schools.
What Is a Chromebook Good For?
Chromebooks are great for anyone who doesn't need any heavy-duty desktop software. Most Chromebooks have a small amount of storage space and RAM, so it's not feasible to run apps like the Adobe creative suite or virtual machines. Instead, Chrome OS is geared towards people who don't do much more than browse the web. check email, and prepare basic documents and spreadsheets.
The small size and lightweight nature of Chromebooks makes them a great secondary laptop, particularly when you're traveling. If you don't like using your phone or tablet for browsing social media, paying bills online, and similar tasks, a Chromebook offers you a bigger screen and real keyboard for doing these.
Because of the small amount of storage space, you're encouraged to store your files in Google Drive. This means they might not be a fit for you if you avoid online storage for privacy reasons, or are often offline.
How Much Is a Chromebook?
Another big benefit of getting a Chromebook is the affordable pricing. While you'll find some top-of-the-line Chromebooks (such as the Google Pixelbook) that rival a MacBook in price, they're the exception, not the rule.
Chromebook pricing starts as low as $180-$200, while the Pixelbook costs $1,000 or more. However, most Chromebooks fall into the $300-$600 price range.
On the cheaper end of the spectrum, you'll have to put up with a low-resolution screen (usually 1366×768), mediocre trackpad and keyboard, and slow processors. Upgrading to a better model typically gets you an HD screen, more local storage and RAM, and improved physical construction.
Chromebook Security
Another key aspect of Chromebooks is their strong security. Google boasts that Chrome OS doesn't need antivirus protection because every process runs in a sandbox. This means that nothing can see other parts of the system, and even if you visited an infected page, it's totally isolated to that tab.
Chrome OS also updates automatically, something that's a relief for Windows veterans. You'll see an icon in the corner when there's a pending update, and can choose to apply it manually if you wish. But the system will do it for you after you reboot.
The Difference Between a Chromebook and a Laptop
Technically, most Chromebooks are laptops because they're foldable portable computers. But when most people ask this question, they want to know the difference between a Chromebook and a Windows laptop.
The major difference is the operating system. Chrome OS is different than Windows, so if you're used to Windows, you'll need to make a few adjustments.
App Differences
In particular, you can't install traditional Windows desktop software on a Chromebook. Full versions of Adobe apps, Microsoft Office, Discord, games, and other such programs aren't available on Chrome OS. However, many of these tools offer a web version, though this is often stripped-down compared to the full tool.
You can use Microsoft Office Online or Google Docs to type documents, but those don't offer all the features of Office proper. We've looked at some solid video editors for Chrome OS The 10 Best Video Editors for Chromebooks What's the best video editor for Chrome OS? Here are the best video editing software for your Chromebook! Read More , but they pale in comparison to more powerful tools available on other platforms.
A big advantage in a Chromebook's favor is their ability to install Android apps. Most modern Chromebook devices support the Google Play Store, which adds millions of apps to check out.
Local vs. Cloud Storage
Most Chromebooks also come with a limited amount of storage compared to traditional Windows laptops. Aside from premium devices, you'll typically find 16GB or 32GB of space on a Chromebook. While you can often expand this with a built-in SD card slot, Chromebooks aren't a good fit for people who need a lot of local space.
Chrome OS encourages you to move everything to the cloud. That means using web apps instead of locally installed programs, storing files in Google Drive, and similar. Thus, what's right for you all depends on how you use a computer.
More on Chromebook vs. Laptop
If you'd like more detailed information on this comparison, perhaps when comparing a Chromebook vs. laptop for college, take a look at our Chromebook and laptop breakdown Chromebook vs. Laptop: Which Should You Buy on Black Friday? Looking for a new laptop on Black Friday? Torn between a Windows laptop, Macbook, or Chromebook? Here's what you need to know. Read More .
Is a Chromebook Right for You?
We've taken a look at some basics of Chromebooks and what you can expect when you use one.
In summary, if you don't use your computer for anything more than basic web tasks and don't need a lot of storage space, a Chromebook could work as your main computer. For everyone else, a Chromebook can still make a great backup or travel device.
Ready to try one for yourself? Check out the best Chromebooks you can buy The 5 Best Chromebooks for Every Type of User Looking for the best Chromebook on the market? Here are the best Chromebooks depending on your needs. Read More and the ultimate Chromebook beginner's guide The Ultimate How-To Guide for Chromebook Beginners Chromebooks deserve their reputation for being easy-to-use, but that doesn't mean everything is simple. To help you get to grips, here's an ultimate how-to guide for your Chromebook. Read More once you get one.
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5 ways caterers like Just Catering keep on top of trends
Just like any other business or industry, catering is competitive. It's an imperative to stay abreast of trends from the bottom up—what our clients are looking for in terms of flavors, sustainability, and venue—and from the top down—the innovations top chefs around the world are creating. Here are five ways caterers like Just Catering are experimenting to deliver distinctive culinary experiments to our clients and their guests.
- Pairings—Combining flavors is an art form. A sommelier needs to understand a bit of chemistry to know how one flavor profile complements another. It's more than assuming one should drink white wine with chicken and red wine with beef. Beverage choices go well beyond wine, even from our abundant local vineyards. At Just Catering, we experiment with unexpected pairings—maybe a foraged ingredient with a standard protein, for example. Or adding walnuts or macadamia nuts. Or adding a sauce. Our goal is always to provide your palate with a positive, memorable experience.
- Alternative proteins—There are many choices of protein beyond the traditional chicken or beef. We scour the local landscape to find the freshest offerings, from salmon to oysters and crab. But we also recognize our clients and their guests may prefer no animal protein at all. Here we prepare a menu of legumes and/or versatile tofu, tempeh, or seitan.
- Exotic flavors—Sometimes our guests come to us looking for an off-the-charts culinary experience. We're happy to oblige. Our chefs receive their training around the world and are familiar with flavors of other cultures. From exotic tropical fruits to proteins, we ensure our flavor profiles delight.
- Training—Continuing education is always necessary to keep our knives, palates, and skills sharp. The kitchen, of course, provides on-the-job opportunities, but most chefs agree that traveling and training give them unparalleled experiences to bring new thinking to each dish they create.
- Venues—A sit-down or buffet dinner in a ballroom may not be the kind of venue you have in mind. Our consultants sit down with you to learn your needs and knowing the kinds of venues we have in the Bay area, they recommend the ones that ideally suit your personality and your event. That may be an airplane or children's museum, a historic home, or a spectacular garden.
Innovation is a constant at Just Catering. Contact us today and let's start the conversation about your event.


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Whenever you decide to make use of a biodiesel mix in your autos and equipment that run on gasoline or regular diesel fuels reminiscent of Diesel No. 1 or 2, you are being proactive about refining the environment. You're being even more proactive if you use a cleansing agent similar to Fuelboost to your blend.
First of all utilizing biodiesel blends assist cut back the unburned hydrocarbons that are sometimes the result of using straight diesel. Smog is created kind unburned hydrocarbons. This creates the brown gasoline you see referred to as NOX. When you also add a fuel booster (like Fuel Increase) that is designed to decarbonizes engines you will drastically minimize the amount of unburned particle matter that you just discharge into the atmosphere.
Apart from the particulates and NOX, the usage of biodiesel might help minimize emissions of sulfur oxides by as much as 8%. The overall emissions of methane may be cut virtually three% all simply through the use of biodiesel blends. These may appear like small amounts however it matters so much in terms of the big image or even if you happen to just happen to be operating a fleet of giant automobiles akin to trucks or Cutting plate machine cruise ships. When it comes to creating an initial gesture towards halting world warming, utilizing an additive like Fuel Enhance is unquestionably a start in direction of optimizing those fuels so that you just get the most of them each by way of performance and haulage.
In case you are operating a large operation that entails the operation of a variety of farm equipment you're reducing your carbon footprint by cutting your gasoline with biodiesel and much more by adding a designer gas boost mix.
Once you add a biodiesel blend to your engine you're lowering your carbon footprint. In truth you are giving back extra energy to the surroundings. Lifecycle research about the usage of biodiesel show that for each unit of fossil vitality it takes to manufacture fossil gas, three.2 items of vitality are gained. This sort of lifecycle examine would take into consideration the planting and harvesting of the soy or canola as well as its transportation, manufacturing and distribution to the tip user.
The general he general lifecycle production of wastewater from biodiesel is seventy nine.Zero% decrease than total manufacturing of wastewater from diesel. To put it one other approach, petroleum diesel generates roughly five instances as much wastewater movement than biodiesel. Which means that you can be polluting the bottom and oceans much less if you use biodiesel. To keep these diesel machines operating easily and reliably in order that you don't need to rely on the "wrong " sorts of polluting fuels in numerous weather circumstances you should also use Fuel Enhance.
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Our second car – the one we bought while we were still in college and finally broke down and admitted that the Ford was just too undependable to get us to work and class on time – was a model of practicality: a dark blue MG Midget. It was a lot of fun to drive in fine weather – when it rained, you got wet, even with the top up. If you were foolish enough to take it on the highway (which we did, on a regular basis), you either drove with the top down and allowed the wind to batter you to a whimpering pulp; or you put the top up and had to hold it down manually to keep the wind from blowing it away. Ah, those were the days!
Lately, I've been looking at a lot of our old photos and slides, and was surprised to find that I have quite a few black and white shots of the Ford, but not a single one in color. And not many of the MG. Which is odd, since I've always been a fiend about documenting our lives in photos. Anyway, this is an image from the early days, when the tiny monster was still in relatively new condition. Taken somewhere in the Texas Hill Country, near Austin, one summer day about a million years ago.


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Airspace for transit international flights has been closed in the border areas of India and Pakistan. As a result, airplanes previously flying over these territories are forced to search for other routes.
Indian media report. According to them, Pakistan has suspended all flights to the airports of Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, and Sialkot. In its turn, India closed the airspace over the city of Amritsar for transit aircraft. As a result of these actions, one of the planes of Uzbekistan Airways had to turn around and land in Tashkent.
Earlier, representative of the Pakistani Armed Forces Major-General Asif Ghafoor said that the air forces of his country shot down two Indian jet fighters. According to him, it happened in Pakistan's airspace near the Kashmir control line.
Besides, the MFA of Pakistan reported that Pakistani fighters launched an airstrike against targets in Kashmir from the Indian side. However, they did not go beyond the country's airspace, but the Indian media claim the opposite.
In turn, the Indian ANI agency published data saying the Indian Air Forces hit a Pakistani plane that violated airspace in the Nowshera region. The fighter crashed into Pakistani territory, and the pilot managed to eject.
Since 1947, when India and Pakistan gained independence, Kashmir division remains the main subject of controversy between the two states. The Kashmir region is home to the Muslim majority. Ever since that moment, there have been three major wars between the countries, and minor episodes still continue to occur.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33841646.post2038502899792543363..comments2020-06-29T19:21:32.898+08:00Comments on Shewsbury: Star Wars - Kylo RenDavid John Shewsburyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-33841646.post-14654173128264459862018-01-08T11:56:30.474+08:002018-01-08T11:56:30.474+08:00I only buy selected main character figures but fro...I only buy selected main character figures but from time to time if I can find the other minor character figures at an extreme clearance/discounted price, I don't mind to get them as well...David John Shewsburyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-33841646.post-50443240766441572862018-01-08T11:54:45.086+08:002018-01-08T11:54:45.086+08:00Aya, indeed there is which means we need to add mo...Aya, indeed there is which means we need to add more money to get the exciting Star Wars figures.... sigh....David John Shewsburyhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-33841646.post-83572797054265464262018-01-08T11:53:09.968+08:002018-01-08T11:53:09.968+08:00Will go and check out your Kylo Ren.... collecting...Will go and check out your Kylo Ren.... collecting Star Wars figure nowadays need us to increase our budget... sigh...David John Shewsburyhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-33841646.post-26846745184309183142017-12-29T11:05:19.953+08:002017-12-29T11:05:19.953+08:00I have TFA version that the hood cannot be remove....I have TFA version that the hood cannot be remove. Your is the later version I think under Rogue One release. Good that your hood can be removed to see his helmet. http://www.openthetoy.com/2015/12/hasbro-starwars-kylo-ren.htmlLEonhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-33841646.post-54191985130681739732017-12-28T09:56:24.644+08:002017-12-28T09:56:24.644+08:00Force can make the girl naked ahahahaa :P hmm the...Force can make the girl naked ahahahaa :P
hmm there is also 3.75 black series right ? Ayahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-33841646.post-5230905456940989052017-12-23T12:00:51.252+08:002017-12-23T12:00:51.252+08:00This is nice piece and I see why u have been drawn...This is nice piece and I see why u have been drawn to the dark side. Lolz. Real badazz looking and I'm surprised the hoody can be removed too. Nice details for its size. My poison was with the rebels' pilot. Dennis aka Katsudenhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-33841646.post-3610667367234377862017-12-22T01:01:18.645+08:002017-12-22T01:01:18.645+08:00The Force is kind of weak on me when it comes to g...The Force is kind of weak on me when it comes to get Star Wars merchandise and not even Darth Vader or Darth Sidious, for that matter, with all their dark power, could make me spend my hard earned money in these items LOL... Fortunately !!!... But, I think they are making a good job with some of this merchandise and at least this figure has a very good sculpt for its size !!!...

On the other hand, I haven't noticed that reduction of points of articulation in these figures and I remember those made for the Marvel Universe Series or G.I. Joe, by Hasbro, of which I have been gotten several and they are actually great in that sense. I guess the more revenue the toy manufacturers and the owners of franchises want, the less valuable features you get in their current products or you must spend more money to get what you deserve... =/chrismandesignhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


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Ex-Yankees Star Bobby Murcer Dead at 62
NEW YORK – Bobby Murcer, a five-time All-Star outfielder who spent nearly four decades with the New York Yankees as a player, executive and announcer, died. He was 62.
The Yankees said Murcer died Saturday due to complications from brain cancer. He was surrounded by family at Mercy Hospital in his hometown of Oklahoma City, the team said.
"Bobby Murcer was a born Yankee, a great guy, very well-liked and a true friend of mine," Yankees owner George Steinbrenner said. "I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife Kay, their children and grandchildren. I will really miss the guy."
Murcer was diagnosed with a brain tumor on Christmas Eve 2006 after having headaches. He had surgery that week in Houston and doctors later determined the tumor was malignant.
The only person to play with Mickey Mantle and Don Mattingly, the popular Murcer hit .277 with 252 home runs and 1,043 RBIs in 17 seasons with the Yankees, San Francisco and the Chicago Cubs. He made the All-Star team in both leagues and won a Gold Glove.
"All of Major League Baseball is saddened today by the passing of Bobby Murcer, particularly on the eve of this historic All-Star game at Yankee Stadium, a place he called home for so many years," commissioner Bud Selig said. "Bobby was a gentleman, a great ambassador for baseball, and a true leader both on and off the field. He was a man of great heart and compassion."
Always a fan favorite in New York and known for his folksy manner as a broadcaster, Murcer won three Emmy Awards for live sports coverage. His most dramatic words came on one of the saddest days in Yankees history.
Murcer delivered one of the eulogies in Ohio after captain Thurman Munson was killed in a plane crash in August 1979. The team flew home after the funeral and, that night, Murcer hit a three-run homer and then a two-run single in the bottom of the ninth to beat Baltimore 5-4.
A tearful Murcer fell into the arms of teammate Lou Piniella after the game and gave his bat to Munson's wife.
"There is no way to explain what happened," Murcer said. "We used every ounce of strength to go out and play that game. We won it for Thurman."
Touted by many in New York as the next Mantle — they were both from Oklahoma, played shortstop and came with strokes fit for Yankee Stadium's short right-field porch — Murcer made his major league debut as a 19-year-old in 1965.
After serving in the U.S. Army during the 1967-68 seasons, Murcer homered on opening day in front of President Nixon in 1969 at Washington to launch a career as a full-time player.
Murcer moved from shortstop to third base to begin that year, but soon was playing in center field, Mantle's old spot. Murcer also took over Mantle's locker.
Murcer spent most of his career in pinstripes. He was traded to San Francisco for Bobby Bonds after the 1974 season and was still with the Giants when the Yankees won the World Series in 1977 and 1978.
After a stint with the Cubs, Murcer came back to the Yankees during the 1979 season. He had a pinch-hit grand slam in the 1981 opener and was a part-time player when he reached the World Series for the only time later that year, with New York losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
During his career, Murcer had a three-homer game, hit for the cycle and once homered in four straight at-bats.
Smart at the plate, he beat out Willie Mays in 1971 to lead the majors in on-base percentage. The next year, Murcer set career highs with 33 homers and 96 RBIs, and led the AL in total bases and runs. He finished with more career walks (862) than strikeouts (841).
Murcer made the All-Star team for five straight seasons, starting in 1971.
He retired in June 1983 and moved into the broadcast booth that season, working as a color analyst on radio. He served one year as assistant general manager of the Yankees, returned as an announcer in 1989 and stayed in the booth.
A family service will be held within the next several days in Oklahoma City. In addition, a celebration of Murcer's life will be held at a date to be determined, the Yankees said.
Murcer is survived by his wife, his children, Tori and Todd, and his grandchildren.


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Unlimited Tokens
Download the "Stuff" mini-game to your VMU. Then, save your game. Now sell everything you have and go to the Monster House. Here, buy as many tokens as you can afford and put them in your VMU. Reset the game, then load the game file. You should have money, your items and tokens. Sell the tokens and then save the game. Go back to the Monster House to and do the same thing as much as you want.
Hidden Artwork
Insert your disc into your PC. You will find lots of .bmp files in the BMP directory.
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