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Taught by teachers who are specialists in their subject.
Lots of exciting co-curricular opportunities for all years.
Many past students have gone on to successful acting careers.
An emphasis on building confidence,working as a group and having fun.
Pupils are encouraged to use and develop their communication and social skills as well as how to present themselves confidently through performance work.
Key Stage 3
Pupils explore a variety of subjects that cover topical issues, historical subjects and events, and cultural, social and moral issues.
All pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 have a separate double lesson of Drama per week, encouraging them to use and develop their communication and social skills as well as how to present themselves confidently through performance work.
Extra-curricular opportunities are offered through Drama clubs in the Lent and Trinity term and the chance to participate in Year Group productions.
Year 7 topics
- The Trojan Horse – Mime, movement and gesture.
- The Quest – exploring tension, conflict and narrative.
- Evacuees
- Developing Drama Skills – Structuring Drama, Voice work, Lighting and Sound
- The Journey to Oregon in 1840
- The Tempest
- The Jabberwock
Year 8 topics
- 'Jo' – topic looking at teenage pressures
- Victorian Workhouse
- Spontaneous Improvisation and Status
- Reportage : Theatrical Staging Forms, Text and Performance Work
- Building A Character
- Scripted work/Abstract theatre
Year 9 topics
- A Family at War
- 'Making A Stand' – historical and political figures
- Symbolism in Drama – including Text Work
- Approaching Monologue work
- Presenting Yourself – learning specific presentation skills to build confidence.
- Devising from a stimulus (this module leads to a year group presentation).
GCSE – Drama and Theatre Arts
We follow the Edexcel course, which gives opportunities for pupils to explore Drama as a performer, director, designer and critic.
The course will stretch and challenge pupils, but will also equip them with many skills, which are valuable beyond Drama, and indeed, beyond school. Pupils will learn to communicate, work independently, and to think critically and objectively. Drama pupils tend to be motivated, ambitious for themselves and others, able to empathise, and good team players.
Component 1: Devising from a stimulus
You will create a devised performance from a given stimulus. You will then analyse and evaluate your work by creating a portfolio of evidence. You can also opt to be assessed on a technical option such as costume design, lighting or sound.
Your portfolio must be between 1500-2000 words.
Component 2: Performance from text
You will perform 2 key extracts from a performance text as part of a group. You can also opt to be assessed on a technical option such as costume design, lighting or sound.
This will be externally assessed by a visiting examiner.
Component 3: Written exam
You will practically study and perform a text, to be confirmed. You will then answer an exam question based on the play.
You will also write an evaluation of a live theatre performance under timed exam conditions.
A Level
A Level Drama will challenge you, stretch you, and ask more of you than many other subjects, but it will also be hugely fulfilling and rewarding, and fun!
The course we follow is the Edexcel Specification. This course offers a wide variety of opportunities for you to play to your individual strengths, whether as a performer, designer, critic or all three.
You will develop skills in collaboration, writing concisely and in detail, communication, analysis and research, in addition to experiencing the roles of actor, designer, director and theatre critic. You will become more confident and secure in the creative process, and will be able to explore your own particular areas of interest. Past Drama students have gone onto a huge variety of degree courses and careers; many find they excel due to the skills they have honed which give them confidence, and a breadth of experience.
The course consists of three components. One of these will be examined in Year 12; the others in Year 13. All components link, and the skills you explore and develop will complement each other.
Component 1: Devising
Coursework, 40% of A level, 80 marks
You will devise an original piece of Drama, using one key extract from a text and one practitioner as a stimulus. You may act as performer or designer.
Assessment is internal. Marks are awarded for your portfolio (60 marks) and the practical devising (20 marks).
Component 2: Text in Performance
Coursework, 20% of A level, 60 marks
You will perform or design for a monologue/duologue and a group piece, of two key extracts from two different performance texts.
Assessment is external. Marks are awarded separately for the group piece (36 marks) and for the mono/duo (24 marks).
Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice
Written Examination (2 hours 30 minutes), 40% of A level, 80 marks
You will answer questions on:
Section A (20 marks): One question on a live theatre production. You may bring in 500 words of notes.
Section B (36 marks): Two questions on a set text, focusing on how this might be realised in performance. The extract is provided.
Section C (24 marks): One question on a second set text, focusing on your own ideas for a production in the light of a practitioner. You may take in a copy of the text.
Supporting Advanced Performance
The Advanced Performance Team, led by our Director of Studies, seeks to advise staff on how we – as a teaching body – can identify, monitor and experientially enhance the educational opportunities of able, gifted and talented pupils at Lincoln Minster School.
How do we cater for AP students in Drama?
We are proud of the inclusivity of Drama; all students, regardless of ability, should be able to enjoy Drama lessons and gain skills and confidence which are transferable. However, we are always aware of the needs of those students who are identified as having a particular ability in Drama, whether it is as a performer, designer or technician.
Such ability transcends academic achievement; we currently have students on the Advanced Performance register ranging from those who may have Learning Support elsewhere, to those who excel across the board. We are aware that talent might present itself in Year 7, but it is also often present in more reserved students, who need time to gain confidence before a particular flair or aptitude becomes apparent. The success of this ethos is apparent in our exam work and in our Productions, where the standard is extremely high and a result of the work which begins when a child enters the Senior School.
Encouraging Advanced Performance outside of lessons
We have a number of exciting co-curricular opportunities available for pupils:
- Year 7 / 8: drama clubs leading to performance in the Trinity Term
- Year 10: GCSE Drama project – Shakespeare Schools Festival. Year 10 GCSE production in Trinity Term.
- Year 10 & 11: workshops arranged to foster an interest in lighting, sound and set design.
- Year 12 /13: senior production – this is primarily for Senior students, but we often give AP pupils from lower years the opportunity to take a small role.
- Years 10 & 11: dance club
- Year 11: technical theatre enrichment activity.
- Years 6-11: Drama Summer School – this takes place in the first week of the Summer Holidays. Forty places are available and the pupils put on a play in a week, which is written especially for them by the Head of Drama.
Other possibilities to extend and foster a child's interest in Drama
- Year 9: whole year group project in conjunction with Music, leading to presentation.
- Drama Scholarships for Year 11 and Sixth form entry may be offered at the recommendation of the Head of Drama and at the discretion of the Headmaster.
- Theatre trips at evenings and weekends are offered to pupils from Years 10 – 13.
- We have excellent links with Lincoln Drill Hall and are able to offer professional support for those interested in technical aspects of Drama.
Beyond Lincoln Minster School
Students of A Level Drama have consistently gained place at Oxbridge and the Russell Group universities.
It is also worth noting that almost every Head Pupil for the last ten years has been a Drama student at GCSE or A Level, or both! They are often amongst the most confident, creative and independently minded students, and this is also a valuable skill to take to university and beyond.
In an increasingly competitive Higher Education market and workplace, universities and employers are not only looking for impressive grades, but also subjects which demonstrate a student's versatility and a greater breadth of skill, interest and confidence.
As a varied discipline, Drama is recognised as excellent preparation for a wide range of degrees and careers.
Drama teaches many transferable skills: confidence, teamwork, technology, essay writing, analysis and more.
Drama can also help to refine time management and organisational skills as well as boosting confidence and social skills.
Find out more about our facilities and exciting co-curricular opportunities:
Drama at Lincoln Minster School


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A huge crowd turned out for an advertised evening of free live music and ice cream at Bear Creek Park July 9. Todd Marts of El Paso County Parks said some 700 dessert cups got filled before the ice cream ran out within an hour. ABOVE: The Indulgers celtic-rock band. BELOW: Most of the crowd did not eat and run.
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It's the morning after the final of the 3rd edition of Turkvizyon Song Contest and for some countries it was a night to remember and for other a night to forget. Take a look at the reactions from an array of the countries that competed this year.
Xhoi and Visar are very happy to have brought Albania their best result in the contest to date, an 8th place in the final. Their result in the contest and the reception of the audience in the hall was far greater than they had expected.
Bosnia & Herzegovina:
Adis is disappointed with finishing 12th, he had expected to do better in the contest. Adis thanked all of his fans for the support during the week and said that he represented his country with dignity and in the best way he could.
The German delegation were very happy and proud for Derya to receive the jury prize for the most demanding song in the contest. Germany competed in their first final and finished in 11th place with 153 points.
Sirmali thanked his fans for all their support and the organisers of the contest for awarding Iraq with the peace prize.
Northern Cyprus:
Ipek is incredibly proud of her 8th place finish in the contest, she thanked everyone for their messages of support and goodwill. She added that she hoped that everyone was very happy with the result in the competition.
Kaan is said to be ecstatic with finishing 4th in the competition yesterday. The entire Macedonian delegation celebrated the countries first ever top.5 result in the Turkvizyon Song Contest.
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"Tragedy of the Commons" by Prof. Hardin wrote:It is not mathematically possible to maximize for two (or more) variables at the same time. This was clearly stated by von Neumann and Morgenstern (3), but the principle is implicit in the theory of partial differential equations, dating back at least to D'Alembert (1717–1783).
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When Erin Condren announced that they were going to offer a hardbound planner, I was a bit skeptical. I love the versatility of my Coiled Planner with its myriad of accessories but wondered whether I was going to have to eventually switch to a hardbound type planner. So, I went to my nearby Staples that carries EC products and took a look. They only carried the huge and heavy 8x10 size and I was immediately disappointed. I left the store without buying one.
At home, I turned to Amazon to see what was offered there and was pleasantly surprised to see a smaller version that was lighter weight. To be fair, Amazon also carried the 8x10 for a more reasonable price than at Staples.
The paper is not the new high-grade paper but since this is going to be a planner just for the family history book I am working on and not my regular planner, I looked at the price and decided it was worth it.
As I didn't need it personalized and I like the mid-century circles design, I bought it from Amazon instead of ordering it from the EC Web site. When it arrived two days later, I was pleased with the size and weight. I proceeded to break it in as I learned from my librarian friends. I doesn't lie completely flat as I had hoped but that is fine for my current project as it may flatten out as I use it. The silver foil edge is very pretty and as I wouldn't have added that to a planner at the EC Web site, I think I got a bargain.
My first EC planner was a Monthly Planner and it was this colorful style, which I didn't really like so when I switched to a EC Life Planner, I chose the neutral (black/white/gray) version, but again, for planning a book, it doesn't really matter.
I took this photo to show where the weekly layout changes from one month to the next to show that the colors are not traditional. I put an EC sticker on the left page to show the size of the space.
Right away I noticed that the dividing line on the right of the layout is gone. That gives me more room to write. (I have been decorating that area with my EC Life Planner with DEK Design stickers, which is my favorite company for stickers.) For the purpose of this blog post, I have chosen to show a week that I have not written on as yet.
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text: Many investors agree that the U.S. financial markets are highly efficient. But are other markets outside the United States efficient? Are there profitable investments that can be made that might outperform their respective index? Many investors believe that these "underdeveloped" markets are inferior to our own, and that analysts are better at choosing stocks in international markets that outperform the appropriate index. Evidence shows that this is not the case. One repeated study that has consistently shown that the indexes of these smaller markets, on average, have performed better than the active funds within those markets is the Standard and Poors Index vs. Active Scorecard, SPIVA(R). If one investment manager has an idea about an international country or company, it would only be logical to have numerous other firms investigating the profitable possibilities, with only one conclusion available—that none of the firms will outperform the index average over any lengthy period of time. The higher costs associated with international investing create a headwind that makes it even harder for active investors to beat their benchmarks. In a research paper by Garret Quigley and Rex Sinquefield titled, "Performance of UK Equity Unit Trusts," the authors concluded that UK money managers were unable to outperform markets in any meaningful sense. Some managers may post outperformance over an extended period of time, but it is quite rare that luck can be ruled out as the explanation. A Stock Picker's DefeatStock PickersStep 3International Markets Previous Article Next Article All Articles About Index Fund Advisors Index Fund Advisors, Inc. (IFA) is a fee-only advisory and wealth management firm that provides risk-appropriate, returns-optimized, globally-diversified and tax-managed investment strategies with a fiduciary standard of care. Founded in 1999, IFA is a Registered Investment Adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that provides investment advice to individuals, trusts, corporations, non-profits, and public and private institutions. Based in Irvine, California, IFA manages individual and institutional accounts, including IRA, 401(k), 403(b), profit sharing, pensions, endowments and all other investment accounts. IFA also facilitates IRA rollovers from 401(k)s and 403(b)s. To find out more about the value of IFA click here. To determine your risk capacity, take the Risk Capacity Survey. About the AuthorMark Hebner - Founder, Index Fund Advisors, Inc. Founder and President of Index Fund Advisors, Inc., and author of Index Funds: The 12-Step Recovery Program for Active Investors. He is a Wealth Advisor, with an MBA from the University of California at Irvine and a BS in Pharmacy from the University of New Mexico with a specialization in Nuclear Pharmacy.


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Tonight I came home starving. I opened all the cabinets, peered into the fridge, looked out on the porch for any forgotten, orphaned root vegetables, and eventually came up with a delicious meal that mainly involved left-over chicken tenderloins and egg noodles.
Now, I used to be a professional chef. I can do the Iron Chef thing with the best of them. But I'll admit that I usually would prefer to be able to buy the freshest produce, the best cut of meat, the obscure fresh herb or seasoning that makes a dish really rock — and often makes it an official "secret" recipe.
But in hard times, I can't. I need to rely more on noodles and ramen, less on nori and rabe.
When I put together a marketing plan, especially under restricted financial circumstances, it's the same issue. How can I best allocate these (extremely) limited resources to achieve the best possible result?
That's why social media marketing is something that can really shine in a recession. Done right, done thoughtfully, it can wring more value out of a marketing dollar than traditional means can.
Better yet, it can be done with assets that you may already have in your kitchen organization.
Look in your cupboards: what do you find?
- An employee knowledgeable about how to engage your customers on Twitter?
- An employee who can write a blog on a consistent basis?
- Awareness that your market segment is active on one or more social networks?
- A little bit of time?
- A little bit of willingness?
Sounds like soup to me.
I've written about this before, back in February, when things didn't look nearly as grim as they do today, and when the Interactive Marketing team at Forrester Research published a free report titled Strategies for Interactive Marketing in a Recession.
In short, the report maintains that interactive marketing:
- Provides measurable results
- Costs little to maintain and use
- Keeps customers engaged, even when they're not buying
Check it out. It still stands up, even all these horrific months later.
Give it some thought.
What ingredients do you have on hand?
What flavors will work magic for you?
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The Cabrillo Point Lighthouse keeper's quarters in Mendocino.
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Lighthouse Keeper's place in the cypress grove near Cabrillo Point in Mendocino.
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Fence and grassland along Lighthouse Road at Cabrillo Point in Mendocino, California.
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A broken fence in the tall grass at Cabrillo Point in Mendocino, California.
Lighthouse keeper's homes. The front one has been restored while the back one is original.
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The Cabrillo Point Lighthouse keeper's house in Mendocino.
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A wooden bench near the Point Cabillo Lighthouse on the California coast in Mendocino.
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The Point Cabrillo lighthouse on the Mendocino coast near Hwy. 1 in California.
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Even though restaurants often have a high energy usage associated with them, Trackside Grill makes up for it with all the sustainability measures they take. Everything from cans to milk jugs is recycled. Water usage is minimized by prewashing dishes and using low flow water nozzles. They also just decreased their lighting capacity by upgrading to a more efficient light fixture in the dining area.
Do you think it is important to be sustainable in your workplace? Why?: "If you're doing it here, then your employees and your customers are going to bring it home."


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While hundreds of thousands of Egyptians celebrated Hosni Mubarek's ouster as president, others were more skeptical. Numbering a few hundred, they stay in Cairo's Tahrir Square, the epicenter of demonstrations that forced Mubarek's resignation. They want a civilian-led interim government and an end to emergency laws. Amr Shalkami said:
The rest of the revolution is not complete. Since the beginning of the revolution we have trusted our army but if we leave the square our revolution will die. We must keep the revolution alive so that we get the 100% freedom we are asking for.
Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces promised democracy, saying the military will:
guarantee the peaceful transition of power in the framework of a free, democratic system which allows an elected, civilian power to govern the country to build a democratic, free state…The Arab Republic of Egypt is committed to all regional and international obligations and treaties.
It's ambiguous what the Egyptian populace wants. It becomes clear, however, the Egyptian military is pro-Western and wants to honor the Camp David Accords. A democratic Egypt that honors existing agreements is an ideal situation.
Apparently, Defense Minister and head of the military Supreme Council, Field Marshal Muhammed Hussein Tantawi, said "The army is not an alternative to the authority of the demands of the people."
Nonetheless, Field Marshal Tantawi leads the interim government in Egypt. The Egyptian military confirmed this in Communique 5. The document dismisses the parliament and suspends the civil government and parliament (with the Military Supreme Coucil in charge) until new elections.
Egyptian Ambassador to the US, Sameh Shoukry, said Egypt foresees maintaining close ties with the US.
These issues are driven by mutual interest, by Egyptian interest and the interest remains a close association to the United States.
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Maynooth University values it's staff and is committed to maintaining and enhancing a good working environment. It has in place a range of policies and services to support the wellbeing of staff and help them to achieve their work goals and to balance their work and other roles.
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Announcement: Todd Bartholomew, President introduced and welcomed Sherrie Senkfor, the new Human Resources Director before the Staff Senate meeting. Everyone introduced themselves with a brief discussion as part of the welcome. Todd invited Sherrie Senkfor to be a part of each regular meeting or a representative from the H.R.
The regular meeting of the Staff Senate was called to order on July 10, 2008, at 9:05 in the International Room at Morris University Center by Todd Bartholomew, President.
Present: Bartholomew, Downey, Dusenbery, Hamil, Harris, Herbeck, Hicks, Lotz, Robinson, Schoenborn, Stunkel, Candela - Alton Representative
Excused: Erb, Kremer, Loring, Pulley
Guests: Sherrie Senkfor-Human Resources Director, Danita Mumphard
The University Governance secretary read a Thank You card from Chelsie Lesicko regarding her Summer Staff Senate Scholarship.
I. Approval of Minutes: Corrections were made to the minutes. A motion was made by Melanie Schoenborn to accept the minutes as corrected. It was seconded by Mike Hamil. The motion carried.
II. Treasurer: Jesse Harris reported that he has not received a new statement from Foundations since the May 31, 2008 statement Treasurer's report. Balance at that time was $33,875.97.
On June 6, the last deposit from this year's Staff Senate BBQ was made in the amount of $2286.00. A disbursement from the account to Dining Services has been sent to Foundations. Interest income will be on the next statement.
Jesse reported updates to the Staff Senate Scholarship Awardees' list to be added to the Web Site, and a list of the Faculty Collective Bargaining Scholarship will go on the Web Site, too.
It was discussed to add to the heading of the Scholarship Awardees' list something such as: Amounts given for Scholarships are determined by a combination of factors including the amount of dollars donated to the Staff Senate Scholarship and through its fundraising events, the SS BBQ and the Ice Cream Cabaret and the number of applicants for each Scholarship.
III. Old Business:
SUAA: Mike Hamil reported that the application was available on the SUAA Web Site.
Goals Committee: These are the committee members; Brian Lotz, Chair, Kyle Stunkel, Greg Herbeck, Jesse Harris, Linda Wense and Joe Loring.
Newsletter: Mike Pulley Hamil will put Todd's Tidbit / letter in the newsletter. The deadline for publishing is mid-August.
d. Other Old Business: Regarding the Rally at Springfield, Melanie asked if anyone knew how it went. Todd reported that there was a large crowd of 5 city blocks of people. Jesse discussed the post card campaign regarding Capital plan and other issues. Jesse also, expressed his concern of action toward the brown bag lunch with a SS Social Security representative.
1). Ice Cream Cabaret: University Governance secretary is to send an email to SIUE community about the upcoming Ice Cream Cabaret. Kyle reported that the wrong room was reserved for the Cabaret. The Conference Center in the Morris University Center is now reserved for the Ice Cream Cabaret on September 5, 2008 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm.
2). New Web Site: The new web site going live was discussed along with getting the software such as Adobe Acrobat to convert a document into a PDF. This would allow form documents and pictures to be put on the Web Site so the format of the documents remains the same when imported.
3). Announcement: needs to be sent inviting the SIUE community to log onto our "up to date" version of the USS Web Site.
Mike Pulley Hamil made a motion to approve the new web site material going live. A second was made by Bill Dusenbery. The motion carried.
4).Changes to Web Site: can be made by sending to the University Governance secretary and then via email to the executive committee, they will be approved for publishing on the Site.
IV. New Business:
a. Elections
University Staff Senate Members -
Terms beginning September 1, 2008
Two members from the Negotiated and Prevailing Classification;
Gail Erb
Vicki Kremer
Staff Senate Panel Members -
Terms beginning September 1, 2008
Three members from the Professional Staff classification;
Vacancies - 2 Represented
Cindy Gorsage - 1 Non-Represented
Two members from the Civil Service Open Range classification;
Vacancies - 2
One member from Negotiated and Prevailing classification
Gail Erb
Bill Dusenbery made a motion to accept petitioners by acclamation to the Staff Senate and panels. A second was made by Mike Hamil. The motion was carried.
Because of the remaining vacancies, elections will take place with nominations at the August meeting.
V. Reports:
a. Ex-Officio Reports
1. Personnel - no report
2. SURS - no report
3. SUCSAC - no report
b. Panel Reports
1. Negotiated and Prevailing - Todd reported building service workers reported settling contract.
2. Open Range - no report
3. Professional Staff - no report
c. Satellite Campus Reports
1. Alton
2. E. St. Louis - Bill Dusenbery reported summer programs, everything going well.
d. UPBC - no report. The minutes are posted on www.siue.edu/ugov/staff.
e. Scholarship committee - Fall 2008 - Melanie reported that if the packets are not complete by the deadline date, they will not be accepted. Jesse Harris made it aware that if the students are not worthy of the scholarship, the monies will return to file.
f. Policy Review Committee - no report
g. Fundraising Committee - Ice Cream Cabaret (Fall Welcome) the Conference Center is booked.
A motion was made by Bill Dusenbery to have Melanie make the tickets for the Ice Cream Cabaret. Kyle Stunkel seconded. The motion carried.
h. Other Reports - no reports
VI. Adjournment: Bill Dusenbery motioned to adjourn. It was seconded by Kyle Stunkel. The meeting adjourned at 10:55 am.
Vicki Kruse
Office Support Assistant
University Governance
Next meeting: August 7, 2008, 9:00 am, Morris University Center, International Room.


text: The cause of Saturday's fire is still uncertain The blaze on Saturday razed 120 shops but caused no casualties in the heart of Fatamid Cairo, not far from the Khan al-Khalili tourist bazaar. Twelve people trapped in a building near the fire were freed safely, the officials said. Civil defence officials said 15 fire engines battled the fire for three hours before they extinguished the blaze, which caused an estimated $990,000 (5 million Egyptian pounds) damage. No details were available on the cause of the fire, which started in a perfume boutique and ravaged alleyways tightly packed with shops close to the famous Al-Azhar mosque shortly before business started. SOURCE: Agencies


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* Shanghai shares hit 8-week high, helped by MSCI news
* Fed hikes interest rates by quarter point to 2.25 pct
* Brent crude prices ease off 4-year high but still above $80
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NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Wall Street extended gains on Wednesday, while the dollar dipped but then recovered, after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates, as expected, and flagged the end of "accommodative" monetary policy.
With steady economic growth and a strong job market, the Fed left its outlook for the coming years largely unchanged. It still foresees another rate hike in December, three more next year and one in 2020.
"The strong dollar has been torpedoing everyone's international investments for the better part of a year or so," said Jamie Cox, Managing Partner at Harris Financial Group in Richmond, Virginia. "If the dollar tails off here or just levels off, that is very bullish for emerging markets and other places where that dollar strength has really been a problem."
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 42.38 points, or 0.16 percent, to 26,534.59, the S&P 500 gained 7.87 points, or 0.27 percent, to 2,923.43 and the Nasdaq Composite added 39.79 points, or 0.5 percent, to 8,047.26.
Earlier in the day, Chinese equity markets had set a positive tone after global index provider MSCI said it could quadruple China's weighting in global benchmarks. That lent fresh impetus to a market already buoyed by expectations of state stimulus to offset the impact of U.S. tariffs.
Shanghai-listed shares closed almost 1 percent higher at eight-week highs and the Hang Seng Index, made up of large Hong Kong companies, rose 1.15 percent.
The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index rose 0.27 percent and MSCI's gauge of stocks across the globe gained 0.19 percent.
The dollar index rose 0.18 percent, with the euro down 0.22 percent to $1.1745. The Japanese yen was flat versus the greenback.
Investors were also keeping close watch on bond yields in the United States and Germany. Ten-year borrowing costs in both have inched to multi-month highs, with the first interest rate rise by the European Central Bank expected in September 2019.
German bonds, where many investors have taken shelter due to uncertainty in Italian markets, could see yields rise as the Italian coalition government has signalled its budget statement due Thursday will not include a spending binge. Italian yields fell as much as 10 bps on the day.
Benchmark 10-year notes last rose 7/32 in price to yield 3.0778 percent, from 3.102 percent late on Tuesday.
Oil prices eased off four-year highs above $82 hit on Tuesday but were still set for a fifth consecutive monthly quarter of gains, driven by a looming drop in Iranian exports in the last quarter of the year when global demand heats up.
U.S. crude oil futures settled at $71.57 per barrel, down 71 cents or 0.98 percent. Brent crude futures settled at $81.34, down 53 cents or 0.65 percent.
Additional reporting by Sujata Rao, Amanda Cooper, Zandi Shabalala and Peter Hobson in London, Amy Caren Daniel in Bengaluru, Lewis Krauskopf and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss in New York; Editing by Bernadette Baum and Chizu Nomiyama


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Jodeci brothers Cedric 'K-Ci' Hailey and Joel 'Jojo' Hailey are ready to air out their dirty laundry in reality show "Come Clean" on TV One. While at the top of their career, they were a household name in the 90s, the pair have battled alcoholism which may have led to their fall.
"It's about time for the world to know what we're doing and what's been going on with us," K-Ci told BlackVoices.com. "And instead of going online, you can look at our reality show and we're letting you know everything…you can just look at the TV." "We're not ashamed to tell our business," he added.
The nine-episode series finds the singers living together for the first time in more than a decade as they undergo radical medical treatments, physical training and get the help of Pastor Jamal Bryant in an attempt to stay sober.
'Come Clean' will premiere with two back-to-back episodes Oct. 19 at 9 pm EST on TV One.


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LAS VEGAS -- For Blu-ray Disc supporters, it's all about interactivity.
Flush with a feeling of victory after Warner Home Video ditched HD DVD and New Line reportedly followed suit, leaving the next-generation format with just two of the six major studios in its camp, the Blu-ray studios are now bent on playing catch-up.
HD DVD, after all, came to market nearly two years ago with all its interactive features operational. Not so for Blu-ray, which was rushed to market two months after HD DVD's April 2006 launch in essentially a half-baked form.
Early Blu-ray Disc releases didn't feature much in the way of extras. Only last November did Panasonic release the first Blu-ray player capable of picture-in-picture, and it wasn't until this week that Panasonic and Sony said plans for a "final spec" Blu-ray player are in the works for this year, offering both picture-in-picture and BD-Live, which lets viewers connect to the Internet for a variety of interactive options, from downloading new trailers and additional content to playing multiplayer video games.
At October's Blu-ray Disc Festival in Hollywood, several studios mentioned plans to include the picture-in-picture, or Bonus View, option on upcoming Blu-ray Disc releases, like 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment's "Sunshine." But it wasn't until CES this week that Blu-ray's interactive potential was really thrust into the spotlight.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment worldwide president David Bishop said at one of several Blu-ray news conferences and events at CES that "we're ready for the next phase -- to really start to develop interactivity. We'll really get a chance to use our creative juices."
At a Sony press event, Bishop and his team focused on BD-Live, considered the Cadillac of Blu-ray's interactive potential. Sony plans to use BD-Live to allow consumers to play games, hear live commentary and even create their own avatars to insert into a film, among other networking activities.
Sony executive vp advanced technologies Don Eklund demonstrated downloading a low-resolution movie on a Blu-ray Disc to the PlayStation Portable through the PlayStation 3. He also demonstrated sending a ringtone to a phone through a connected Blu-ray Disc.
"The evidence is growing at a rather rapid rate that Blu-ray is dominating the field," said film critic Leonard Maltin, who hosted the event.
Maltin interviewed producer Dean Devlin about the benefits of digital filmmaking and Blu-ray. Devlin also praised the interactivity options on the new high-def format.
"It's just going to expand that universe so much more," he said.
"(A film) is no longer frozen in time," Maltin added.
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, too, plans on including picture-in-picture and BD-Live on upcoming Blu-ray Disc releases. Interactive content in the pipeline includes virtual games, full-motion picture-in-picture and online shopping capabilities.
"Sleeping Beauty," the first vintage Disney animated film to appear on Blu-ray (a release is planned for fall 2008), will use BD-Live technology to offer a Virtual Castle as well as the interactive game "Maleficent's Challenge."
Worldwide president Bob Chapek anticipates the disc will "allow consumers to create an entirely new home entertainment experience with stunning new bonus features and amazing interactive capabilities, the likes of which have never before been seen."
Similarly, "Finding Nemo" will include an interactive visual commentary with director Andrew Stanton and others, along with a virtual sticker book that lets viewers earn stickers by answering quizzes about sea life while watching the movie.


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For this card first I printed this A Day For Daisies digi image on white CS. Next I drew a rectangle a bit smaller than the image and colored the entire background within the rectangle black. Then I and cut around it and the one flower that extended beyond. I mounted the image on the yellow checked DP background, again a bit smaller than the image. I stamped the sentiment in white ink on black and gave it and the image a spritz of frost shimmer mist. And when I opened the ribbon drawer, the polka dot satin ribbon just about leaped out at me.
I am entering this in the following challenges:
A Day For Daisies Challenge #94 - Stripes (I was a bit concerned the chevron pattern might not qualify for the "stripes" theme, but I looked it up and the definition of chevron is "stripes meeting at an angle". So this should do just fine.)
A Gem of a Challenge #117 - Spring is in the Air (I left the lily I brought home from church on the front porch and you can smell it as soon as you go near. What a wonderful springtime scent! My lily bulbs are just starting to emerge from the ground.)
Digi Galore Challenge - Flowers
Hiding in My Craft Room Challenge #146 - Flowers
Suzy Bee's Bloomin Challenge #25 - Frame It
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards Challenge #63 - Spring
Creative Corner Challenge - What's in a Name? Since my first name is Debi, I've used a Digi image of Daisies
Digi Haven Challenge - Black and White with one other Color (Yellow)
PolkaDoodles Challenge Week 16 - Springtime
Moving Along with the Times Challenge - A card with the word 'Happy'


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Shaw Cross Sharks moved up to fourth place in National Conference Division One with an impressive 30-12 victory over Myton Warriors.
Victory saw the Sharks move above Myton on points difference and they are also level with York Acorn, who they travel to this Saturday.
The Sharks raced into a 22-0 half-time lead and although Myton briefly rallied after the break, Cross had too much for the Warriors.
Full-back Sam Ottewell celebrated his call up to the BARLA Great Britain Under-19s squad who will tour Canada in July with a second minute try.
Ottewell's Great Britain teammate Brandon French raced over for the second try soon after and two Danny Flowers goals put the Sharks 12-0 up inside the opening 10 minutes.
Hooker Martyn Holland added a third Shaw Cross try and Flowers converted before adding his name to the try scorers as the Sharks dominated the first half.
Nathan Slater gave the visitors brief hope with a 44th minute try which Ashley James converted but Adam Masson ensured there would be no Myton fightback when second row man grabbed his first try of the season.
Robbie Byatt added another unconverted try on the hour to extend the Sharks' lead to 30-6.
Rory Nelson scored a last minute consolation try for Myton, which Kris Walker improved, but they were well beaten and the Sharks have their sights set on climbing the table further.
Victory for the Sharks over York Acorn on Saturday will put them into the top three and pile pressure on unbeaten leaders Ince Rose Bridge and second placed Kells.
n Shaw Cross Sharks A team began the Yorkshire Men's League Division Two season in style with a convincing 62-10 victory away to Featherstone Lions.
Although Featherstone boasted a big pack, Shaw Cross dominated from the start and ran in three tries in the opening 10 minutes.
Matty Collett, L Ellis and T Stuckey all registered early tries but the Sharks were dealt a blow when Ellis was sent off for foul play.
Despite being down to 12 men, Shaw Cross piled on the pressure to register a further two tries from C Johnson and M Spaven as they raced into a 32-0 half-time lead.
Shaw Cross refused to ease up after the break and ran in a further two converted tries before Featherstone began a mini revival with two converted tries of their own.
Cross led 44-10 but stepped up a gear as Aiden Chandler registered a quickfire hat-trick, Bownass added two more, with Alex Whittaker landing six conversions to complete the rout.
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Velocity Micro to Enhance Gaming Experience for Best Buy Customers
Richmond, VA — July 11, 2005 — Velocity Micro™, a leading North American manufacturer of high performance PCs, announced today that it will have systems for sale in select Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) stores starting this week. This partnership represents the first push into retail for the upscale computer builder, which had previously sold systems exclusively through the company's website, www.velocitymicro.com.
"We are excited to provide our enthusiastic PC customers with a great retail partner to experience first hand the difference our computers offer in immersive game play and powerful multimedia capabilities," said Randy Copeland, President & CEO of Velocity Micro. "We want to give Best Buy shoppers an upscale computer selection to accompany the terrific service and advice they are accustomed to today."
Velocity Micro's hand built systems combine rare performance components and quality construction to yield the fastest and most powerful computers in the industry. Initial offerings will include systems with NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology and will soon extend to dual core processor systems from both Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) and Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD).
Velocity Micro enjoys an unprecedented reputation for excellence in gaming and enthusiast circles. The system builder distinguishes their computers from the mass produced brands with the use of the very latest technology in hardware components, attractive anodized aluminum cases, a meticulous assembly and wiring process, and thorough testing and benchmarking of each computer before shipping. "Our brands combine to offer market leadership in the PC category to Best Buy," Copeland said.
About Velocity Micro
Velocity Micro, Inc. is the premier high-performance personal computer provider in North America. Founded in 1992, Richmond, Va.-based Velocity Micro custom builds award winning gaming, mobile, multimedia, small business, workstation, visual supercomputers and peripherals. Velocity Micro products are currently available at most consumer electronics retailers nationwide. For more information, please call (800) 303-7866 or visit www.VelocityMicro.com
Velocity Micro has earned over 60 industry awards, including 11 PC Magazine Editor's Choice awards. CNET, Maximum PC, Mobile PC, PC World, Computer Gaming World, Computer Shopper, and PC Gamer editors have all chosen Velocity Micro systems as some of the industry's best-performing, highest-quality, and most reliable PCs.
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Kabali: Chennai, Bengaluru companies declare a holiday on July 22 :- WOW! A Telugu much awaited upcoming flick Rajinikanth "Kabali" will be released after two days, and the Rajinikanth fever goes everywhere, Because of On the releasing day of the superstar Rajinikanth flick "kabali", In the South location Chennai and Bengaluru companies declare as a holiday on July 22.
According to the Telugu reports, Whereby the legend Rajinikanth's newest announcement 'Kabali', around in multiplexes. Where in the Bangalore and Chennai city, several employers in the city have declined to the star Rajinikanth's attraction and not only announced a holiday on the day the film discharges.
However additionally booked tickets for employees and with the film scheduled to publish on Friday, July 22, supporters have previously begun overflowing their employees with leave applications to get the first-day-first-show of the Rajinikanth's kabali.
After GGM, Sultan, Rajinikanth's Kabali Movie leaked Online
From the reports, Where in the Bangalore city and It's based Opus Waterproofing and another one Chennai location based Fyndus India Pvt Ltd and amongst another, got the action following they saw that most of their employees were preparing to take a leave to view the Kabali flick.
While, on Tuesday, Manoj Pushparaj director of the Opus Waterproofing company announced, That was an inside company revolution that was given out on Sunday and I could know the excitement in my employees, so rather of violating with quantity banks and mobile turn offs.
I got up with the purpose of maintaining a holiday on July 22 and be a member of the holiday. It would also help as a motivation to my workers while as like Diwali gift, we managed them to Kabali premium.
Also, on a corresponding day, rumors emerged hinting that the film has been leaked online and is free for download on various websites but finalized report confirmed that Prior, the producers of the gangster drama film 'Kabali' had left the Madras High Court for legal help to stop pirated tale of the movie from being leaked online on various website.
Still, Thalaiva fans from preparing for the great release and prepared for advance booking on Sunday and also Monday sold out tickets inside just several hours.


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Three weeks ago, I found out I'd gotten into university. Not the course I wanted but one that is still relevant and useful in my business. So now that enrolment has been finalised, I can tell you I'll be studying Bachelor of Health Science – Clinical Myotherapy for the next four years (all going to plan).
I'm lucky as I'll be able to combine online learning with face to face classes and still be able to work and look after my family. Especially as Little Miss started school this week. (It's been a huge week and it's only Wednesday.)
Part of this course is to blog about my experiences and what I've learnt. I figured I might share that with you too. So look out for weekly entries on what I'm up to.


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Join Little Greene at The Monastery in Manchester for a three course dinner, dancing and charity auction on Friday 16th March 2018.
Every October, we commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness month by donating 15p from every tin of paint and roll of wallpaper sold throughout the month to Breast Cancer Haven, a charity that is very close to our hearts.
Breast Cancer Haven provide the emotional, physical and practical support that treatment alone can't - their services include holistic therapies and advice on combating stress, healthy eating and exercise in an environment that is as far away from a hospital as you can imagine.
We are hoping to raise as much money as possible to help Breast Cancer Haven to continue to provide their invaluable services to those whose lives have been affected by breast cancer.
The 'Confetti Ball' is an opportunity to come together to commemorate the work they do and raise as much money as possible for such a fantastic cause.
'The Monastery' in Manchester will provide a wonderful setting for an evening of dinner and dancing with a live band in a beautiful venue.
To register your interest simply email: firstname.lastname@example.com or contact our Customer Service Team on 0161 230 0880.


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FLORENCE, Ore. - State marine researchers testing out a camera system for surveying schools of fish encountered Pacific white-sided dolphins off the Central Oregon Coast last week, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
"Yup, we do have dolphins off the Oregon Coast," the department said in a statement.
"Pacific white-sided dolphins are lesser-known relatives of the bottlenose dolphin, but equally as charismatic, acrobatic and agile," according to ODFW. "This species lives in the cooler waters of the northern Pacific and generally prefers deeper, offshore waters around the continental shelf. They often travel in groups of 10 to 100 individuals and can live up to 40 years or more."
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Devils go for sweep of pair in Washingtonby Brian Hunter
DEVILS (10-3-4) at CAPITALS (5-10-1)
Last 10: New Jersey 7-2-1; Washington 5-10-1
Season series: Third and final meeting of the regular season. The Devils have won both prior matchups by 3-2 scores, in overtime at Prudential Center on Jan. 25, and at Verizon Center on Feb. 21. Ilya Kovalchuk had the decisive goal in both contests.
Big story: Washington gets an immediate opportunity to avenge another difficult loss in a season that has already been full of them. The Capitals seemed in solid position to gain points after 40 minutes had been played Thursday, but a parade to the penalty box in the third period helped the Devils recapture momentum and eventually pull out a 3-2 victory.
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Devils: Kovalchuk wasn't on the ice for the entire third period Thursday, it just seemed that way. He led New Jersey in ice time at 28:58, and nearly half of that came in the final 20 minutes, when the Devils were awarded five straight power plays, including a pair of lengthy 5-on-3 man advantages. They came up empty the first time, but Kovalchuk connected for the game-winning goal on the second, with 8:20 remaining. Earlier in the third, countryman Andrei Loktionov tied the score with his first of the season, off the rebound of an Adam Larsson shot.
"It was one of those nights, we had to stay with it and obviously, in the third [period], we got the opportunities on the power play," said Patrik Elias, who assisted on Kovalchuk's goal and had a shorthanded tally of his own in the second.
Capitals: Live by the power play, die by the power play -- Washington ranks third in the NHL in conversion percentage at 26.8 percent, and the Capitals struck twice in the second period Thursday on goals by Mathieu Perreault and Mike Ribeiro. But they also yielded the shorthander to Elias and in the third Matt Hendricks, Tomas Kundratek, Alex Ovechkin, John Erskine and Tom Poti all took minor penalties in the span of eight minutes. The Capitals hung on as long as they could, but didn't do enough to get Braden Holtby (34 saves) a win.
"It's frustrating and we talked about it. We have to be more disciplined," forward Nicklas Backstrom said. "It's not good enough. The first 5-on-3 we did a good job, but we got another one right after."
Who's hot: Elias recorded his sixth multi-point game of the season Thursday and ranks in the top 10 in scoring with 21 points. … Troy Brouwer, who leads the Capitals with seven goals, had assists on both power-play scores against the Devils.
Injury report: New Jersey forward Ryan Carter (head) didn't make the trip after leaving Monday's game against Ottawa. Forward Dainius Zubrus (wrist) is out 4-6 weeks after wrist surgery. … Washington defenseman Mike Green (lower body) and forward Marcus Johansson (upper body) are day-to-day. Defensemen Jack Hillen (upper body) and Dmitry Orlov (upper body) and forward Brooks Laich (groin) are on injured reserve.


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Three May Sue Murdoch in U.S.
Three people say they may sue Rupert Murdoch in American courts, a source tells Reuters. The three individuals believe they were targeted by Glenn Mulcaire, a private investigator in the employ of News of the World, according to the source. If the three do file lawsuits against the media mogul, it will mark the first legal action taken against News Corp. in the States after the company has been pounded by lawsuits in Britain. According to Reuters' sources, the three people were shown documents by the London police indicating that Mulcaire had investigated the three on behalf of News of the World in the U.S.


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What is a power surge, and everything about protection against it
Do we live in the city or in the countryside - it does not matter. In any case all we use electricity. This lighting, and various household appliances designed to make our lives more comfortable. However, our network is not always smooth voltage that can maintain the stable operation of electrical equipment. Quite the contrary - when output voltage of the well-known rules are quite possible breakage technology, especially electronic. That is why the surge protection has become increasingly necessary, as the majority of modern devices differ in no small price and value.
- Fluctuations in the mains voltage
- Ways to protect against voltage surges
- Relays of voltage control
- Uninterruptible Power Supply
- Surge Protectors
Fluctuations in the mains voltage
So why do we constantly run the risk of losingown property? The reason in most cases is one - at the moment the national system of energy supply can not cope with their work. Each of us knows that the network must have a voltage of 220 V. But in fact, the voltage depending on the network load varies, sometimes even in a fairly wide range. This is most noticeable in rural areas, where the power system is much weaker than in the city.
Because of what is going on? And you try to remember, when they were built power stations and other elements of the electricity supply. Remembered? Well, at least approximately? Now think of what it is (for individuals) expected electrical engineers, creating a whole system. Lighting, refrigerator, iron, TV, and maybe even a heater and simple washing machine - and this is the maximum!
And what do we have now? Literally in the last 20-30 years, the number of household appliances has increased enormously, on the one hand, greatly improving our lives, and on the other, particularly increasing energy consumption. That old system is unable to cope with the new requirements. And it is unlikely in the near future this will change. You yourself well know that invest in the global reconstruction of the state will not. Therefore also it is necessary to take care that the house was all right.
And now let's talk more aboutvoltage drops. Most often, the voltage changes in the network rather smoothly, and with such loads almost all our instruments and apparatus cope well while remaining operational. After all, even the most "gentle" devices are designed for voltage drops in the range of 198-242 V. But there are also times when the voltage increases to the limits sharp pulse, and then just as suddenly falls. That's the situation and called - jump voltage. Are there any specific reasons for such jumps? We list the most basic:
- simultaneous activation or deactivation of a largethe amount of electrical equipment (most commonly occurs where there are a number of industries that consume high power do)
- open neutral conductor (in this case, justIt triggered the very reason that we have already discussed - the old equipment, and even if bad service simply can not cope with the load and zero phase wire burns, causing a short circuit)
- error when connecting the wires at the general switchboard (mainly due to the incompetence of those who do, it can be drunk as an electrician, and too arrogant landlord)
- lightning, came on the power line, as well as the gaps on these lines (for example, due to falling trees on them)
And no matter what the cause of a power surge, we predict it simply can not. Therefore, the cost to take care of protection against this scourge.
Ways to protect against voltage surges
Of course, the best way of protecting wouldreconstruction of the power distribution system at least in one particular building and bringing to her service competent electrician, but - and this is clear to any person living in the apartment building - this option practically unfeasible. Why would you pay for it all alone? A replacement of the wiring only in the apartment is absolutely no guarantee of protection against voltage surges. Have seen, the reasons are just jumps to a common equipment, for which, in theory, should be responsible governmental structures, for example, housing office.
And what we do? In principle, there are a few devices of various types of action, which may well help under unstable voltage. In order to reduce or even eliminate the chance of damage to our equipment due to power surges is now following devices are used:
- Voltage monitoring relay
- uninterruptable power source
- Voltage regulator
It remains to choose the protection that best suits your situation.
Relays of voltage control
If your house surges rare (iehave come to truly force majeure such as lightning), you may well come up voltage control relays. Immediately worth stipulate: similar switch only reads the voltage, but does not affect its stability. What is it? Voltage relay - a small device, disconnect appliances during a power surge and voltage is switched on after returning to normal. There are different types of priborchiki, which can be divided into two types:
- common unit surge protection, is mounted in the plate (control cabinet) and protects all of your apartment or house
- device for individual devices, like a power strip, outlet socket having one or more connections
When buying a voltage relay should be properlycalculate its power - it should be slightly larger than the capacity of all power consumers connected to the relay. Therefore, the individual relays, connect to the network, it is much more convenient choice, as there is all calculated on the number of outlets.
These relays are comfortable and not very expensive, butUnfortunately, from the long-term changes in voltage (persisting for a long time to increase or decrease the voltage on the network) will not protect. Well, do what you like, when your appliances or completely all of the electricity in the apartment permanently disabled.
Uninterruptible Power Supply
UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply (nameEnglish UPS - Uninterruptible Power Supply) - a completely understandable from the name, can give some spare time working for the electric or electronic devices during a power outage on the network due to built-in batteries. However, in addition, some species can still perform the function of a stabilizer, giving the output voltage is normal.
So, all the uninterruptible power supply can be divided into three types:
- device backup scheme (Off-Line-UPS) just switches the power of the connected equipment to battery (back-up) when a power failure
- interactive device circuit (Line-Interactive-UPS) in addition to switching to the backup power supply circuit aligns the small voltage drops due to automatic stabilizers
- device with a double conversion mode (On-line-UPS) constantly adjusts the frequency and voltage supplied to the output
Each type of UPS has its drawbacks. For example, Off-Line-UPS spends switching power supply from 4 to 12 ms, but quiet and cheap. And On-line-UPS due to its complexity, noise, heated and very expensive. But there was the owner - a gentleman, that you liked, then choose.
Do not forget to pay attention to the choice ofUPS power capacity of batteries (battery life), battery life and the possibility of their replacement, the configuration of outlets, as well as the width of the line voltage range, which can stabilize the UPS. Since the main mass of the UPS bought for the PC, all these characteristics are quite important and should be chosen taking into account the specifications of your computer.
Surge Protectors
One of the most reliable, but also the mostexpensive types of protection devices from power surges is a line conditioner. These devices provide a normal output voltage regardless of voltage. This is an excellent remedy for such variants, when the voltage changes in the network are frequent or even constant.
It remains to understand what the stabilizers should be selected in a variety of cases. The most common stabilizers are divided according to the principle of action:
- relay - the most inexpensive, not very powerful, but their specifications are quite acceptable for household appliances
- servo (electromechanical) Surprisingly, despite the higher price, these devices for some qualities do not even reach the relay
- electronic (thyristor or triac)virtually silent, with good performance and protection against voltage surges, the normal power and accuracy, decent longevity, and with a corresponding price
- electronic double conversion - thisstabilizer most necessary specifications (accuracy, speed, and surge protection) is currently the best, but the price is maximum
Also stabilizers may be single phase andthree-phase (for home use - single-phase) to be connected to the entire home network, or to a separate technical unit, stationary and portable. Selecting a stabilizer for its own needs, it is necessary to know the power of devices that you want to connect to the stabilizer, as well as the limits of voltage in the network. In order not to get lost in all of this data, it is best to use the help in the selection of professionals who will be able to choose the best option as the protective properties, and price.
After the analysis of this information becomesit is understandable that reliable protection of our property from surges in voltage can provide except that a super (and therefore super expensive) voltage regulator. However, with a clear understanding of what is happening in the power supply, it is possible to choose better options devices or devices designed to preserve our expensive equipment from voltage problems. In this case it is necessary to see a specialist, who will be able to identify the main problems in the network and since this knowledge proceed to the choice of protective devices. As they say in the old days: my house - my fortress, and the defensive line is still going on, albeit on a slightly different level.


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Emmanuel Koh
Home countries: Singapore and Malaysia
Alma maters: University of Michigan, University of Akron
Photos by Matt Dine
Appearances: Bowdoin International Music Festival, 2012; Montecito International Music Festival, 2011
What inspired you to audition for TŌN?: I heard about TŌN through a friend. I was particularly inspired by the opportunity to be able to make and perform music together with exceptional musicians.
Favorite piece to play: Richard Strauss' Death and Transfiguration
Favorite obscure piece: Erik Satie's Embryons desséchés
Favorite composer fact: Erik Satie wrote a song about a sea cucumber.
Favorite musical memory: Sometimes when I take my viola out of a case, it's already in tune. #soundslikespringtime
Which composer would have had the best social media: Franz Liszt. Apparently, women would scream and faint when he performed.
Favorite fact about your instrument: Playing the viola is like playing the violin, but with the difficulty setting turned up to "hardcore."
The thing most people don't know about classical music is: Live music is the best.
Favorite non-classical band: Hyukoh
Musical guilty pleasure: K-pop
Best song to have on repeat: Tunak Tunak Tun by Daler Mehndi
What recording would you take to a deserted island: "Mr. Lonely" by Bobby Vinton
Favorite non-musical activity: Travel—to go see people and places
Last book read: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis


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The aftermath of any fire damage will inevitably bring stress, heartache and insurance companies. With fire damage assessment, insurance adjusters look for several key factors to determine the amount of money you may be entitled to.
An insurance adjuster will start the assessment by checking the structural integrity of the building. They will be able to get a rough estimate of the external physical cost. Although the structure is damaged on the outside, that doesn't mean it cannot be rebuilt. Even if the fire damaged has destroyed the windows, doors, wall, and roof, these things can always be repaired.
The fire company will contact the utility providers for the electricity, water and gas to shut off. There is always the possibility of broken gas lines, electrical lines or pipes buried beneath the wreckage. With the probability of making a bad situation worse, broken utilities can make the pay out from the insurance company much more than if they are still intact.
The fire damage assessment usually begins in the basement. This room has one important factor: the floor. The floor needs to be solid to make the proper assessment and repairs. They will look at the floor from below and check out the joists. If they are untouched, then the assessment can continue. Otherwise the joists will need to be shored up.
The most important thing that an insurance adjuster will look at is the walls. Destroyed drywall is less important than the supporting beams. If the beams are destroyed, the home could be condemned. Most of the load bearing walls need to be intact to support the home. If some of the walls are not viable, they can be supported and replaced.
Filing an insurance claim includes being reimbursed for personal possessions. An insurance adjuster will scan the property damage and then compare the items to a master list they have with the claim.


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I do not work for the Chubb's company, nor am I a spokesmen for them.
I am an everyday groomer giving my opinion on a product that I have tried.
Now you have me interested! I went to the page and the sample is free, but $12.95 shipping!! Not today!!! By the way my name is Kelly and I live in Clay, NY. I have been following your blog for years now. I have been a groomer for 4 years, learning from apprenticeship and then pretty much self taught. I really enjoy my job though and love reading your stories!!!ReplyDelete
Hi Kelly,
So sorry about the free sample. I had no idea they charged that much to ship one little piece of soap. :/
Thanks for reading my blog. Good luck with your grooming career. There is nothing wrong with being self taught as long as you continue your education. There are always new things to learn. :)
Lisa, MFF
You can change the Shipping Method on the Free Sample from Regular USPS to Flat Rate and flat Rate is only $2.99Delete
Expensive shipping to my location :( Will have to wait to try this out.ReplyDelete
I have the Chubbs bar and my reaction is the same. Great stuff. I was wondering if this is goats milk soap? I have seen it with the coconut oil additive and I guess it can have other essential oils added.
I do adore you, your communication skills and your grooming skills. Did I miss anything? I think you are the best!
Wow Hope, Thank you!
I am not sure about the Goats milk. I didn't see anything on their website about it.
Lisa, MFF
I use it on my dirty greasy dogs and cats works great , my shipping to NY was only 6.95. i ordered 4 bars sample shipping was 2.95ReplyDelete
Pretty sure it's all natural, too. :) Mostly organic. But U don't think there's goat's milk in it. I use it on my own thick, curly red hair. It works GREAT! About to order four more bars. My poor dogs will probably never experience Chubbs because I'm selfish and keep it for myself. ;) My favorite scent, so far, is the creamy nutmeg.ReplyDelete
I recommend Grime Time, It is a white past that comes in a jar. You can get it from your grooming supplier usually. A little bit goes a long way and it really boosts the effects of the shampoo you are using. I take about a tablespoon and wipe it down the dogs back before I add the shampoo and run it through the hydrosurge. It works wonders! give it a try.ReplyDelete
Hi Lisa, I know this is an old post, but I was just wondering if you are still using the Chubbs Bar on doggie clients? Have you used them on any double coated, long hair breeds, and if so, how did it turn out? I have a sheltie at home, and I am looking into trying out the Oatmeal & Honey bar on him, but wanted to see if you had any suggestions about it first. I've been using Burts Bees puppy shampoo on him, even though he is no longer a puppy :P because I like that it's gentle on his coat. Would the Chubbs Bar be too harsh? I've never used a degreaser before, and I was wondering if you could tell me your opinion on whether or not it might dry out a soft coat. Thanks so much for your blog! I LOVE IT! - AnnaReplyDelete
Hi Anna,
Personally, I would not use the Chubbs bar on my Sheltie unless I was having a greasy hair issue. Even then I would follow up by giving a second shampooing using a medicated or moisturizing shampoo. I like the Chubbs bars, but I think that they dry the hair. That is why I always use a medicated shampoo after I use the Chubbs bar.
I used Best Shot Shampoo and Cream Rinse on my Collie for his whole life. It was the only shampoo that didn't make him scratch after the bath. Love Best Shot. It is my go to shampoo for all double coated dogs.
Thanks for reading my blog. :)
Lisa, MFF
Thanks Lisa! for your quick and very helpful reply :DDelete
Hi again, I just wanted to tell you that I took your advice and tried out the Best Shot shampoo and creme rinse on my sheltie. It was great! At first I didn't notice too much of a difference compared to the results I used to get with the previous brand, but then after a week was when I really started seeing a difference. His coat continued to stay as easy comb through as it was right after I bathed him. Especially around his backside (as you probably know, those sheltie pants are HARD to tame!) So, thanks so much again for pointing me to this product.
Just two side question, any tips on how to really soak through the long outer coat? Sometimes it seems like no matter how much water I use, the fur on his tail just doesn't become wet enough. Also, when I go to blow dry it, it always remains slightly crimped. Is there any way I can make his tail as nice and flowy as the rest of him, or should I just resign myself to the look? Hehe :D - Anna
I never heard of the chubbs bar. I'm going to order one and try it on some of the greasy dogs at my work. Thanks for the tip. That dog came out looking awesomeReplyDelete
I like the idea of a shampoo bar for dogs but I don't like that I don't know what's in it. The maker of Chubbs Bars states right on the website she won't give any ingredients as she thinks people will somehow steal her recipe (how anyone can do that without knowing ratios I don't understand), and she also says we should just trust her when she says it's safe. Considering some things I've heard other groomers say they use on dogs and cats, there's no way I'm grooming any clients dog unless I know what I'm putting on them and can verify it's safe beforehand. There are other dog shampoo bars for sale where they do tell you the ingredients so I'll spend my money to try them.ReplyDelete
I got a free sample from Chubb's bar this week. I haven't tried it on a cat yet but tried it on a few dogs. I found it made them feel very dry and also felt like a bar of soap when using it...and by that I mean...leaves a coating and feels strange on your hands? Am I using it wrong? I only washed once per dog. Should I of done it twice. I don't know if I'm sold yet. Also. would you use this as an everyday shampoo on every dog? Thanks. -KayReplyDelete


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Hibiscus Pointe is a resort-style condo development located at the South end of Fort Myers Beach. This province of mid-rise condo buildings offers views of boating traffic on the gulf access canal and
the Gulf of Mexico as well. Amenities include a spa, pool, tennis, BBQ area, shuffleboard and a fishing pier. Gulf Access boat slips with direct access to Estero Bay are available for lease and purchase. Deeded beach access and the Bay Beach Public Golf Course are both within walking distance and round out the inventory of amenities at Hibiscus Pointe.
Hibiscus Pointe is located on Fort Myers Beach off Bay Beach Lane, east of Estero Boulevard.


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Alamoni's Harold Story from Jenny She on Vimeo.
As part of the Literacy learning process, Mrs She's children over many years wrote stories and then drew pictures to illustrate their stories. This story writing was integrated with childrens' Inquiries. Children also recorded their stories in movies so that they could share them with the world. We are proud of this work.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Alamoni Wrote a Story about Harold, the Giraffe!
7 comments:
- John Hadley Strange said...
My class should be leaving comments on your blog posts this week. From the University of South, Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. Can you find Mobile on your maps?
- March 18, 2014 at 2:10 AM
- Anastasia Martin said...
You did a great job with your picture and video describing Harold the Giraffe. I watched your video today in Mobile, Alabama, USA. I am a student at the University of South Alabama. I visited a zoo a couple of weeks ago in Florida, USA and saw several giraffes using their long necks to eat leaves from the tops of trees that are taller than my house.
- March 20, 2014 at 8:04 AM
- Jennah Medlin said...
My name is Jennah Medlin and I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. I just watched your video and described Harold the Giraffe so well! Have you ever seen a giraffe up close before? They're taller than you think. Your picture is awesome and so is your story!
- March 21, 2014 at 5:50 PM
- Jamie Grierson said...
Alamoni, My name is Jamie Grierson and I also am a student at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. You did such a wonderful job with your picture and video of your toy, Harold the giraffe. Giraffes are actually my favorite animal.
- March 22, 2014 at 8:25 AM
- Jenny Hinton said...
Hi Alamoni,
I really liked your story about Harold the Giraffe! I am Jenny Hinton and I am a student in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. We are learning how to do the things that you do in your class! I think that it is really cool that you drew your giraffe with the computer, and I also think you did a great job at it too!
- March 22, 2014 at 11:50 AM
- bigoneyashleyedm310 said...
Alamoni, Hello my name is Ashley Bigoney also in the class EDM310 at the University of South Alabama. I loved your story about Herold the Giraffe. You described it perfectly. You also had some beautiful pictures of it. You are very talented. I hope to see more of your videos!
- March 24, 2014 at 11:42 AM
- Caroline Parker said...
My name is Caroline Parker and I am a atudent in EDM310 at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL. I watched your video on Harold the Giraffe and you did an amazing job! I loved your giraffe that you created on the computer. You are very talented. I can't wait to see more of your videos!!
- March 24, 2014 at 4:13 PM


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|The Hayabusa and Komachi about to go their separate ways at Morioka.
|A farmers' market in Odate
|It's pretty small scale
|Decorations for Obon graves.
They are threaded fruit (can't remember the name) that
look like Juzu (buddist prayer beads) and in this
part of Akita are commonly
put on graves at Obon. Soy beans on the right.
|A quiet day at the monthly markets.
|Buckets of flowers, lucky there are so many graves...
|Pumpkins, sweet potato, garlic, zenmai, and mushrooms as well.
|Myoga and Warabi
|Things were busier in JA Odate
|Despite it being mid August, hydrangeas were still out.
It's a very different climate zone...
|Odate's 大舘 daimonji burning on the hill outside the city.
The idea comes from Kyoto,
but it suits Odate because the character大 is the first character of Odate.