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VSA Meeting | October 26, 2014
Hope everyone enjoyed their October break. As you're arriving back on campus, we're getting set up for this week's VSA meeting. We'll be getting started in a minute!
7:01 p.m.//Call to Order, Attendance
Absences: Davison
Proxy: Main, Raymond, Strong
7:02 p.m.//Consensus Agenda
a. J Street U (PreOrg) $1175/$1175
b. Archery (Capital) $1800/$2100
c. ASA (Capital) $34.99/$34.99
d. TLC (Speakers) $2800/$3500
e. Amnesty International (Conference) $230/$230
f. NSO (Capital) $1600+Cost of Security Tags/$2542.33
g. Pro-Health (Collaboration) $500/$500
h. Class of 2015 (Discretionary) $2530.65/$2530.65
i. VISA (Capital) $918/$1721.25
j. ViCE (Capital) $700.02/$700.02
k. Accidentals (Discretionary) $65/$125
l. Minutes From 10/12/14
Finance: It's Archery's first semester as an org, so they needed to buy equipment. ASA applied a couple of weeks ago and then realized they needed something else. TLC wants to bring in speaker in collaboration with the Office of Health Education to talk about suicide prevention. Amnesty International is sending two people to the Amnesty International Conference. NSO got their office broken into for the second time this semester, but we're sick of doing this so they're talking to security and getting security tags. Class of 2015 needs more money for Halloween because we didn't pay for serenading. VISA needed money for flags. ViCE needed money for something complicated like cables. The Axies are buying jackets. The J Street app was contentious. They want to bring in a speaker to have a conversation about Zionism and other related things. We typically try to remain apolitical, so we only decide not to fund a speaker if we think they will be offensive or hurtful.
President: Does anyone object to the consensus agenda. We'll assume it's passed then.
7:05 p.m.//Forum with Marianne Beggeman
Beggeman: I think most people know the areas my office is responsible for. Reporting to me is athletics, the library, admisissions, capital projects, financial aid. Additionally, I'm responsible for the sustainability interns. We oversee the work that Allister coordinates with the sustainability committee and other odds and ends. I wanted to provide a brief update about the science project. I've heard there are a lot of rumors going around about Olmstead. I just thought I'd let you know so you can spread the word about what's happening with it and squelch the rumors. People are saying Olmstead is condemned and being torn down: That is not true. It's undergoing a partial renovation, most of which has to do with mechanical, electrical and safety upgrades. A quarter to the third of the spaces are being physically upgraded as well, the classrooms and labs specifically. The biologists moved out over the summer based on their own concerns of fumes and dust from the construction next door. We decided to move them out for the semester. All of the work on Olmstead should be done by this January and everyone will move back in. We're still talking about how to facilitate that move and what will happen if, for whatever reason, it's not ready in January.
2015: Is construction still on schedule?
Beggeman: Our construction management firm has little concern that they will be done by the time of the move in. The end date for the construction is the middle of December and the rest of the time will be spent prepping the building for everyone to move in. You can still see some plywood in the windows: that's because there's been a delay on the glass, but it'll be delivered in a week or two. You always worry because it's the wintertime and things happen, but they're confident they're going to get the work done.
2015: Is the goal to have the labs that are in the old bookstore space move back into Olmstead?
Beggeman: We're having that conversation now. That's my goal because we want to start talking about the College Center as a multipurpose space. We're talking about how much is reasonable. We might move out of the College Center by spring break. No work can happen there until the summertime anyway. It's a conversation that's ongoing.
President: So will there be noticeable structural changes?
Beggeman: In the basement level especially, all of the neuroscience, psych, bio classes will be there now and there will be new labs for them there. The students who use the EKG equipment, all of that's moving into the renovated space. The suite on the third floor is being turned into faculty offices. There is significant new work, but only in a small portion of the building.
Joss: You mentioned the College Center space being turned into an all-campus space. I'm just curious if you have any specific plans?
Beggeman: There were a number of discussions that Chris Roellke facilitated about how best to use it. Since then I've pulled a group together comprised of students and faculty and brainstorm. We're negotiating a contract with an architect from our art history department. We're planning on partnering with his firm to start with the first floor and basement level. I can talk more about the initial ideas, but everything will start full force in a week or two.
Ops: Switching gears, can you talk about the search for the library director and athletics director?
Beggeman: As you probably know, Kim Culligan is the interim athletic director right now. She has been doing a wonderful job trying to streamline some operational things in the department, increasing transparency, things like that. We're also in the process of searching for an assistant athletic director for sports and recreation. The idea is that we bring in an assistant to be responsible for intramurals, club sports, and act as a liaison for the VSA. Last year we had a conversation about the long-term plan for club sports. This person will work closely with the students to oversee the VSA club sports. Is it appropriate to leave them with athletics or with VSA oversight? Right now we want to stress the importance of physical education, life fitness, because it can get lost in the shuffle. We would like to elevate those programs and have them be on par with athletics. We're going to move forward with that search spring semester, but we want to catch up with some housekeeping before we do that. Our library director moved to California and left in August. She had been here for 18 years, so we thought it was an opportune moment to think about that decision. I formed a search committee in the fall semester and one of the first things we're asking ourselves is 'What are some things we need to understand between the intersection of libraries and campus?' before we moved forward with interviewing candidates. One of the questions that often comes up is how libraries intersect with technology. Here, they're more aligned. One of the things we're using is a survey from 2012 and we're using some of that data to see what the community thinks about the library and technology. I'm interested in what you have to say about that.
Student Life: To speak broadly about campus spaces, I'd like to speak on behalf of the students and encourage you to think of accessibility. I've also heard whispers of moving the post office and the mailboxes, but I really love where it is.
2017: Getting back to the construction: One rumor I'd heard was that after the completion of the new science building, Mudd Chemistry wouldn't be needed and would be demolished.
Beggeman: That's true. That's anticipated for the spring of 2016.
2017: What would the space that building occupied be used for?
Beggeman: We're talking about long-term landscaping for that area right now. In the spring of 2016 we're going to relandscape around all of the buildings, including the pathways. The space between will be landscaped by our landscape architects. The plan right now is a storm water management zones and grassy areas and tree planting.
Ops: Do you also oversee dorm renovations?
Beggeman: That's not me so much, but I do get a say in how we spend our capital.
Ops: I've heard a rumor that Raymond is not going to have any renovations. Do you know if that's true?
Beggeman: I think everyone understands Raymond is the worst right now. It's in line with Strong to get bathrooms. They can use a cookie-cutter approach for Lathrop and Strong, but because Raymond has an extra floor they need to draw up new plans. It's not off the table. I did want to say about the accessibility: We do have some guiding principles for capital projects on campus and they're posted on the VP for Finance website. You can see that accessibility is one of these principles. For Sanders and New England, I'm proud that the landscaping and everything makes those buildings accessible.
Student Life: That's great. I think student complaints have to do with residential renovations. Lathrop got beautiful renovations, but no ramps.
Beggeman: Some people felt the money couldn't have gone to that part of the renovation. That was a mistake. But it's a project that needs to happen sooner rather than later.
President: Thanks for coming in!
7:25//Forum with Marie
Marie: Hi everyone! In case you don't know why I com e here and type every week it is because I am the editor of the Misc. I want to come here and talk about our production and weekly cycle. Every sunday we have our general body meeting, we call it paper critique at 9 p.m. in the Rose Parlor. THat is when our reporters get their articles. Tuesday we go to production. We start at about 6 p.m. and I don't leave until about 5:30 a.m. most Tuesdays. That is when most people will finalize their edits. Then we come back in and send our paper in on Wednesday at 3 p.m. And we start over that night with the next cycle. Anybody can write for The Misc. After you write for us three times, you can apply for reporter and you will be workshopped by one of our editors. I also wanted to talk about our interview process. Basically, all reporters are encouraged to meet with their interviewees in person, but also email is what ends up happening in many cases, especially with tight deadlines. Also in terms of in-person interviews, some reporters record their interviews. We strive to make sure that everyone's voices are represented exactly. We practice after-the-fact quote approval, which means that if you want to see your quotes before the article goes to print, however, in order for them to be accurate, some administrators will change their quotes. We don't like that, but it happens. Another thing is anonymous sources. We deal with it on a case-by-case basis. If it is for an article of an extremely sensitive nature, we allow it. Any questions about interviewing? Okay, now I want to talk about what articles make it into the paper. We allow interviewees to see their quotes, however nobody outside of the editorial board is allowed to see the content of the paper before it goes to the paper. If it has the potential to be offensive or biased, it is up to the executive and editorial board. At this point, I do want to stress that we do not expressly endorse the opinions in our Opinions section. However, if we get an article that could be potentially hurtful, we do reserve the right to not print it. Anybody can write an opinion, however they are subject to edits. Is there anything else that you are curious about in terms of our process or anything I left out?
Finance: How do you determine how many copies of the issue you print?
Marie: Historically, it has been 2000, but recently we have reduced it to 1700 when we noticed many issues lying around. I think the problem with that is the distribution. But we are conscious of the waste and we can change the number every week.
Pres: What do you do with online content?
Marie: Last year we struggled with our domain name. We are miscellanynews.org. All of our content appears online. We do have our Far and Away blog and we have Main Circle, which is fashion and pop culture. Then we have our liveblog. I'm interested in live-blogging the big events around campus.
7:36 p.m.//Exec reports
Finance: This semester we tried a different way to review fund apps, it's been working really well. The committee is split into two groups and I and Reuben chair them. It cuts our time in half and it balances my position and allows other voices to be heard. We'll be doing three organization reviews: Miscellany News, ViCE, WVKR, three of our largest orgs. We'll be looking through the orgs' practices, purchases and budgets. We're going to see where there's waste or where they could use more money. We're also working with Financial Aid to make sure we're not compromising students' privacy. We have the money to put into this fund. The last fund that's more complicated is our capital system: We used to buy items and rent them out on a website. Now we buy capital items for orgs and trust them to promote these items themselves. This becomes a problem for theater and music orgs, which become protective of their items because they don't want other people to use them. We're working on a process so that it's not so much that they're owning their capital items, but that they're holding onto them.
Activities: Most of what we're doing is pre-org centric. We've been talking about how it will work since it's late in the semester. We're wondering if we should let more pre-orgs apply and then start the process in January. We want to make sure that they're doing the things we require of them: having meetings, people are going to the meetings and they're being successful. Apart of helping that is allowing them to apply for funds this year. We don't exactly know how to organize them, so we're working on it along the way. They used to be essentially set up to fail because they didn't have access to funds or reserving spaces. So we're working on giving them the tools to become a thriving org. It's important because a lot of people don't find their place on campus until they find an org they're interested in. We're also working on creating new events. By having more orgs people are interested in, there should be more events people are interested in. We can't keep doing the same things we've always done, because the student body is shifting every year.
7:43 p.m.//Open Discussion
Student Life: Halloween money updates: The way we've decided to do this–the money has been transferred from Chris Roellke's office to the VSA budget. We think it's wiser to ask the residential houses to put on programming and give us receipts.
Finance: Some of your treasurers have issues with being treasurers. We think it would be easier for you to give us receipts and then we will reimburse you.
Student Life: With apologies to Ferry, Town Students, TAs and THs, we made the decision that the money would be better spent for residential houses. People in THs, TAs and Ferry have access to kitchens that are their own which makes it easier to have a full stomach on Halloween. I'm so sorry. I'm forgetting the SoCos, too–sorry, Socos. We want to make sure that students who don't drink don't feel left out. This money is yours to do with as you please. That being said, we crunched the number based on how many students live in each dorm and allotted the money accordingly. I'm sorry to the spaces we didn't allocate funds to, but they're spaces with kitchens that belong to students. We made the decision as a committee. That money is from Chris Roellke. The receipt process will be painless. If you need ideas on how to spend the money–I'm a fan of breakfast foods. You can also reach out to orgs who want to fundraise.
Cushing: So if we can't make transactions of more than $100 on our Pcard, how does that work?
Finance: If you ever need to spend more than $100 it can be put on the master VSA Pcard or you can ask me to raise your spending limit.
2015: Halloween is this weekend. Yay! We've talked so much about this but everything we said before: Be safe, get excited. There will be decorations and beer, for those who are 21, at the Villard Room. There will be pizza at 1 a.m. in the Retreat. And if you're 21 you can get a wrist band for beer on Thursday 12 to 4 p.m. Everything is Vcash only. The tickets are $5 at the door. There are Vcash machines in the front of Main to convert your cash to Vcash.
Ops: As I've mentioned before, I'm the interim chair of the Board of Elections. But this isn't forever: Filing starts this week. There is a list serv that I send the VSA agenda out on every week. If you or someone you know wants to be added to the list, let me know. So for the audit: We're sending out requests for proposals from companies and they're going to get back to us on Monday. At that point will choose one and get on with it.
TAs: If house presidents could share the Halloween event page so people know how tickets and stuff work, that'd be great.
Joss: So is cash accepted in advance?
2015: Yes. As I mentioned the event itself will be Vcash only. Also The Witching Hour: There will be a costume contest, cupcakes, a movie–this isn't alternate programming. This is fun. So if you the Villard Room isn't your scene, you can head to the Aula.
Student Life: You got an email from Carolina about it–but Carry That Weight is happening. Check out the email. Thanks to all of the orgs making that happen.
7:54 p.m.//Council adjourned.


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Common Misconceptions of Iowa: Culture, Recreation, & Fulfillment
The beauty and allure of Iowa are often oversimplified to endless fields of corn and grass. This fallacy is simply a grave injustice to the diverse compilation constructing the whole that is Iowa.
The Hawkeye state is actually full of culture, endless recreational activities, and some of the best landmarks and museums in the United States. They also have great beer, if you have a palate for such things.
Take a short journey through the extensive options presented to the inquisitive traveler. Here are a few of the most titillating experiences every visitor should seek out when exploring Iowa.
The Culture of Iowa
Culture is one of Iowa's strongest qualities. Unbeknownst to the majority of U.S. citizens, Iowa is the home of a very ornate culture and heritage. The small town setting of Decorah is a prime example. Decorah celebrates a vibrant Scandinavian culture adorned with tiny shops and even a yearly festival in honor of its Nordic immigrants.
Nordic Fest is a festival that educates and celebrates Norwegian-American life in many different facets. There's music. There's dancing, and there's even a parade through the town. Who knew Iowa was the scene of such diversity?
A bit south of Des Moines, the town of Pella, Iowa pays tribute to its Dutch population. You'll enjoy the experience of the largest, working windmill in the whole United States.
The villages of Pella just oozes Dutch heritage and culture. The town hosts a festival honoring its roots in May of each year. The Tulip Time Festival celebrates all things Dutch. You'll think you are visiting Holland for real!
Recreation Becomes You
There are so many things to do in Iowa. The Iowa State Fair is quite the showing of the farm culture of the state. or more than ten days, you'll experience all sorts of farm animals, ribbon awards, zany contest events, plenty of live music, and all the greasy food you can eat.
If you are seeking out an earthier adventure, try visiting Loess Hills in Moorhead. Here you'll have the opportunity to experience a wide variety of plant life.
Many of the attractive foliage you'll witness can be purchased from a wholesale nursery and planted right in your front yard. You'll have the chance to bring a bit of Iowa home with you if you pay close attention.
Informational fulfillment is mentally stimulating.
Iowa is home to some of the most famous movie settings. Robert James Waller transcribed the bridges of Madison County into a heartwarming movie by the same name.
Dyersville hosts the venue for the Blockbuster hit Field of Dreams. You'll have the chance to set foot on the same field as Kevin Costner, or take in the view from the original bleachers used in the movie.
And if you are looking to take the kids for a fun and informative museum excursion, then you'll want to explore the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. This way, the kids will have a chance to learn while experiencing some of the native wildlife.
Photo Source: Think Decorah

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Exponential Growth of Bacteria
Bacteria are invisible as individual entities. But they quickly divide and multiply, forming colonies that can be seen with the naked eye. A typical bacterium multiplies in a pattern of exponential growth, known to mathematicians as geometric growth. The rate of increase steadily increases, meaning that before long there's more bacteria than you'd like! The concept is useful for understanding certain physical and biological processes, including bacterial multiplication and the spread of slime mold. When you can see bacteria without a microscope, it means there are billions of entities present.
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I'm just posting to tell you guys that I gotta button, I gotta button, I gotta button ... hey, hey, hey, hey! So ... if you wanna slap it on your page ... here you go my ladies:
Happy Friday and prayers for Japan. The video coverage is just awful and devastating.
p.s. I had a talk with my liver and we're all set for tomorrow's St. Patty's Day festivities. Let the green drinking begin!


text: Men's Ministry DirectorFrankie MoellerWe're targeting the men of our generation with a specific outreach designed to train, equip, and encourage men to be the husbands, fathers, and leaders that God has designed and called them to be. We believe that if we can impact our men, we can bring about healing and restoration of families. We can live out Joshua 24:15, "But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." A few of the ways we're making a difference in the men of our community is by providing events that target the specific needs of men. Annual retreats such as hunting, fishing, etc. to pique the interest of men coming together to learn more about Christ. The Mighty Men of Life Fellowship also sponsors an Annual Men's Conference designed and provided to minister to the practical and spiritual needs of men. We want to bring about spiritual healing to every man, and equip him to be the spiritual head of their household. To encourage them to stand up for their faith in the midst of adversity by going 'All In.' There's nothing more powerful than a Mighty Man on fire for God.


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Situated in Bangalore/Bengaluru (Karnataka), Maharishi Institute of Management was established in 1995. The college is governed and run by Maharishi Shiksha Sansthan, which is a Registered Society. The institute is affiliated to Bangalore University, Bangalore. Maharshi Institute of Management aims to nurture talented managers in the country through higher quality of education. To serve its aim, it imparts undergraduate level course in the field of management - Bachelor of Business Management (BBM). Apart from this management course, the college also offers UG level courses in the field of computer applications (BCA) and commerce (B.Com). Maharishi Institute of Management is well equipped with state-of-the-art facilities in its sprawling campus.
Affiliated to: Bangalore University
The college offers the following undergraduate programmes:• B Com
The admission seekers must have passed Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2) or its equivalent, from any recognized state/national Board.
Admission Procedure:
Selection of the candidates is based on the Joint Management Entrance Test (JMET), which is followed by group discussion and personal interview.
Entrance Test: JMET
- Well-equipped library
- Computer laboratory
- Internet facility
- Air-conditioned class rooms
- Hostels
- Co-curricular activities


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A Monsoon Romance Story between the Pineapple n the Cake; Pineapple Upside Down Cake n they did exist happily ever after until we ate it
Monsoon is a huge thing in India, the season of rain showers and almost the whole country it getting wet now, the greenery is at its bloom, the crops are finding their voice, the frogs are planning for the future, the peacocks are totally showing off, the drowned human being are looking for a dry shelter because the shower played a bit too much at some places, wild mushrooms are coming to life in several forests n they are the best, pineapples are popping out of the soil, the hilsa fish is finally meeting their destiny: getting steamed with coconut n mustard, the mature sugar-palm fruits are oozing out deep orange sap out of their rough n tough fibers-life is full of contrast I tell you, fritters are getting crispy in the hot oil in the evenings n sauces are being churned in blenders.
I love the sight of pineapples all arranged in rows after rows in the local market as the monsoon comes, I totally love their flavor…there is something about pineapples that makes me salivate. As you cut across a pineapple- the sharp knife goes through the soft flesh of the pineapple, the tough exterior gives off as you slice them off one by one, the fresh juice oozes out n the aroma hits you- this whole experience is satisfying n provocative.
This cake is decadent; it looks totally impressive, tastes even better and truly very satisfying. The first time I baked this humble cake I fell in love with it, the cake is soft n moist like a dream, the pineapple slices all dark, full of depth n caramelized with the sugar n the butter and the soft cake sits on that absolutely delicious pineapple layer .
First the butter n sugar are taken to a dark caramel color n poured in the cake tin, the fresh pineapple pieces sit on that, then the cake batter goes on top of that, as the cake bakes, moisture from the pineapple penetrates through the cake batter upwards making it rise n keeping it moist, the same moisture from the pineapple doesn't let itself burn in the caramel, the baking powder also helps in giving the cake the lift n lightness. Finally when the cake is done and you flip it over, the mere sight of it makes you smile and the air in the room gets heavy n hungry with the dissolving aroma.
The first time I made this cake when I was watching the video of Stephanie Jaworski on her site joyofbaking.com, it is a wonderful video n there was a fresh pineapple on my lunch table and I thought I will give it a try, and in that evening I was holding the beautiful cake in my hands n everyone in my home were happy. I really like her recipe, so give her a watch if you want. In my recipe I have not used the cream of tartar and I have also omitted the cherries, also I have used more butter in the cake batter, the amount is not a big number but it certainly makes a slight difference. So I know by now you are getting impatient for the recipe, so let's bake this damn good cake and trust me it will be a staple cake in your house.
For The Recipe: You will need
For the Cake Batter:
All purpose flour- 200 gm, sifted
Butter-120 gm (I used 150) at room temp
Sugar-200 gm, powdered
Baking powder- 2 tsp
Salt-a pinch (skip if butter is salted)
Vanilla extract-1 tsp
Egg-2 large, separated
Milk full-fat- 120 ml
Lime juice- a few drops for whisking the egg-whites
For the Pineapple Layer:
Butter- 55 gm/4 tbsp
White sugar/light brown sugar- 160 gm
Fresh/tinned pineapple slices- 25 pieces app., cut into ½ inch pieces
Pre-heat your oven to 180 C/350 F, butter an 8 inch cake tin.
1. Start by making the caramel mixture, place the butter n sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, let the sugar dissolve and let the whole thing get brown to dark brown which will take just few minutes, shake the pan to even out the caramelization, then pour the whole thing carefully into the buttered cake tin. After that take the pineapple pieces n arrange in a circular pattern over the caramel, pack the small gaps with small pieces of pineapple, and keep aside.
2. For the cake batter, first in a clean non-oily wide bowl pour the egg-white and squeeze a few drops of fresh lime/lemon juice over them, then with a clean whisk start whisking them, when they reach the ribbon stage add 2 tsp of powdered sugar as you whisk and take them to firm peak, not stiff peak, just firm.
3. In another bowl cream the butter n sugar until pale n fluffy, then add the vanilla extract, mix well, then add the egg yolks one by one, whisking after each addition until well mixed, then first add 1/3 rd flour n baking powder mixture, mix briskly, then ½ milk n mix, then another 1/3 flour n mix, then rest of the milk n mix, lastly the rest of flour. Finally take ½ of the egg white and mix with big strokes, its okay if at this stage you can still see the egg-whites at places, and then fold the rest of the egg-whites carefully. Finally pour the batter slowly over the pineapple, place it in the oven for about 45-55 minutes until the cake has started to shrink from the sides of the pan, a toothpick inserted into the cake comes clean. Place it over a wire rack n rest it for 10 minutes, then carefully run a knife around the edges and flip it open in one quick move over a cake stand or plate n tap softly on the back n lift it up slowly.
There you are! What do you see as you just lift the pan off! isn't that just amazing and I know there is a smile all over your face, share this view with everyone at home before you cut the first slice and when you do you will fall in love with this cake again. This cake needs nothing else but you. Bon appétit.


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In the spring of 2005, five area members of the National Association of Productivity & Organizing Professionals met for the first time and began discussing the possibility of creating a NAPO chapter in the area. They reached out to other NAPO members and in less than a year, officially became a Chapter in Formation. The members of this group included: Cindy Gunderson, Muffy Kaesberg, AJ Pfander and JoEllen Salkin. Muffy and JoEllen are still members of the Chapter today.
On January 27, 2007, NAPO North Coast Ohio became the 29th NAPO chapter in the nation. In May of the same year, the NAPO national president, Barry Izsak, attended a celebration to recognize this achievement.
Over the years, the membership has enjoyed networking opportunities, educational programming, and volunteering in the communities in which we serve. Even before the Chapter was official, members participated in a GO (Get Organized) Month project. They have continued this tradition every year by donating time to a local non-profit organization.
Today, the NAPO North Coast Ohio Chapter continues to grow and evolve with over 30 industry members and associate members who are dedicated to elevating the professional organizing industry.
Founding Members - Muffy Kaesberg and JoEllen Salkin


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Families in California head out for beach holidays whenever they want to wade in the waves, sunbathe, surf, or just enjoy the sunset. The difficult part of this holiday experience is usually deciding where to go – identifying beach which offers the best family beach holidays in California. After speaking to a lot of travelers and also doing our own research, we have listed our top five beaches in the whole of California.
Finding the best beaches in California was quite a task because it has 840 miles of coastline, thus giving birth to quite a few interesting beaches. With so much coastline, one doesn't even need to travel to reach the beach…just put on your floaters, get your beach towel and start walking towards the water. It is one of those US states where sand, clean water and hotels/ resorts are so close to each other that they end up making a perfect vacation spot every two miles.
1. Mission Beach, San Diego, California
Bang in between Pacific beach and Belmont park, Mission beach offers a wide variety of activities both in the sand and in the water. With a good set of resorts and restaurants around, it also makes for a great beach holiday for families and couples alike. You will also find cool nightclubs, and late night shopping and fun lovers of all kinds along the beach, which is bound to make your vacation memorable. Don't forget to ride the historic Giant Dipper roller coaster, or the artificial wave at the Wave House. If you or your children love fishing make your beach holiday memorable by visiting the Mission Bay jetty.
Best romantic resort near Mission Beach: Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Best family resort near Mission Beach: The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Best value resort near Mission Beach: Pacific Terrace Hotel
Top attractions near Mission Beach: USS Midway Museum, San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, La Jolla Cove
Top restaurants near Mission Beach: Bobboi Natural Gelato, A.R. Valentien (at Lodge at Torrey Pines), Oceana Coastal Kitchen, Plumeria, Cottage, Hodad's
2. Santa Barbara Beach, California
Santa Barbara beach is as natural a beach as it can get – pure and pristine, it begs to be walked upon. Santa Barbara beach in California fits in well both for families planning a beach holiday or romantic couples looking for that secluded walk on the sands. Do take a resort closer to the East Beach as it is more popular. Parts of these Californian beaches also offer rocky pools, seashells, starfish, turtles for kids to have fun with. Do check out the breathtaking cliff views that these beaches offer. Once you are done sunning and surfing (yes, this Californian beach is good for surfing!) you can always catch up on some fine dining, movies or shopping.
Best romantic resort near Santa Barbara Beach: Spanish Garden Inn
Best family resort near Santa Barbara Beach: Tropical paradise
Best value resort near Santa Barbara Beach: Simpson House Inn
Top attractions near Santa Barbara Beach: Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Lotusland, Old Mission Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Zoo, Santa Barbara Waterfront,
Top restaurants near Santa Barbara Beach: Lilac Patisserie, Toma Restaurant and Bar, Backyard Bowls, Los Agaves
3. Santa Monica, California
The Santa Monica beach is almost three miles long, which in itself is a huge allure for Californian families (or families from elsewhere!) looking for a beach holiday. Everything about Santa Monica excites a vacation-lover. There are rows-upon-rows of shops, restaurants and pubs. Just so you know, the popular "Baywatch" was filmed at this beach. The sands are white and the water is blue, making it for a peaceful vacation spot – where you can just put on your sunscreen and lie down with a beer in hand. This Californian beach also has a lot of street performers, which your kids will love. Once you are done entertaining your kids, just wait for the sun to set so that the nightlife of Santa Monica beach gets kick-started.
Best romantic resort near Santa Monica Beach: Shore Hotel
Best family resort near Santa Monica Beach: Viceroy Santa Monica
Best value resort near Santa Monica Beach: Palihouse Santa Monica
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IMDB Rating : 5.8
IMDB Votes : 1,365
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Movie Rated : R
Date Released : 25 July 2014
Run Time : 90 min
Movie Genre : Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Movie Director : Paul Leyden
Movie Writer : Paul Leyden, Wrath James White
Movie Stars : Jon Abrahams, Andrew Beckham, Jeanette Branch, Caroline Clements
Come Back to Me Sarah & Josh are married suburbanites. After a car accident, Sarah suffers blackouts & ends up pregnant though Josh is sterile. As her life spirals she hides a camera in her home & unlocks a horrific secret with far-reaching consequences.
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Every now and then I'll just flip through the horror section on Netflix and just take my chances with what comes up. More often than not, whatever I come across is just average. Other than that, you have the occasional stinker and the occasional enjoyable movie. "Come Back to Me" was the latter.
Before I discuss why I liked this movie, I want to point out that although I am giving it a perfect rating, it was not a perfect film. The effects were not phenomenal, but they were effective. Nobody is going to win any awards for this movie, acting or directing included. And no one should be having nightmares over seeing this, nor even looking under the bed before going to sleep. It's not scary.
However, this movie works very well. I'll try to explain without giving anything away.
The movie begins with a scene 12 years ago of an extremely bloody (mostly off screen) dispute between a husband and wife. The wife's son, Dale, who seems like a cross between Donnie Darko and Rain Man, seems somewhat interested in the dispute but it's hard to tell exactly why. When the police arrive, the viewer is given the impression that the mother died during the dispute, but Dale doesn't seem to think so.
Fast forward to the present day and we meet Josh and Sarah, a married couple who is having problems conceiving. Shortly after meeting their strange next door neighbor, a grown up Dale, Sarah begins having night terrors. After some extremely odd experiences, some involving Dale, Sarah finally decides to record what is going on while she sleeps. The result is something she never could have considered.
It's no surprise to the viewer that Dale is involved in what is going on. In fact, from the moment you see him, you know that he's not quite normal. But his exact involvement and what is actually going on might be a bit harder to predict.
One of the best parts of this movie is the performance by Nathan Keyes as Dale. Every time Dale was on screen, I felt somewhat uncomfortable. I was not in anyway intimidated by him, but his presence was like the old woman who stops to talk to you and not matter how hard you try, you can't force her to let you go. He's seems completely nice, and in a way he is, so it's hard for anyone to really disengage.
What Dale is really up to is not something that I would tell anyone, as I didn't see it coming at all. But his plans are not the culmination of this movie. It's just a fork in the road that eventually leads to a destination that I thought I saw coming, but it swerved somewhere I hadn't considered.
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His hot, thick cream flowed into her quivering depths, but it did nothing to quench the fires burning within her. Not even a minute later, Jean heard Rogue cry out as well and she felt her friend's pussy pressed even tighter against her mouth. Jean tongue-fucked her pussy to the best of her ability while still enjoying the deep, hard thrusts of her wonderful master. Unable to withstand the dual sensations any longer, Jean found herself experiencing her third orgasm of the night. She groaned deeply into Rogue's pussy, which was the final push the sexy, southern belle needed to find her own release. Both women moaned loudly and shook uncontrollably as their orgasms crashed over them like the waves of a turbulent ocean on the rocky shore of a lone island.
As her orgasm slowly faded away, Jean found her strength leaving her as well. But, before she could fall, John wrapped a strong arm around her waist and held her against him. Although she heard him saying something to Rogue, her pleasure-fogged mind couldn't make sense of the words. She wasn't left to wonder for long because she soon found herself being released from her bonds and carried over to the large, plush-looking bed. John and Rogue slid in on either side of her and snuggled against her sides. Unable to find the strength to do anything else, Jean closed her eyes and tried to catch her breath. After a few minutes, she heard her master whisper in her ear.
"We'll take a short break to give ourselves a chance to relax. Then it's back to our fun, little one." He said.
"Yes, master." She replied, moaning softly. "I look forward to serving both of your needs."
"Well, ah look forward to fucking that hot ass of yours, darlin'." Rogue said. "You think we could fuck both her pussy and ass at the same time, baby?"
Jean assumed that last sentence was to John because she soon heard his amused voice. "I'm sure we could. The question is would she like it, though."
Jean felt their eyes drift onto her and she knew that she was blushing. She cleared her throat gently and whispered. "As I said, I look forward to serving both of your needs. Whatever you want me to do, I'll be happy to do. I am here for your pleasure, after all."
"Yes, but does the thought of being fucked by two people at once excite you?" John asked.
"Well…" Jean said. She gave it a moment's thought and felt her pussy quiver with excitement as the image floated across her mind. "Mmmm, yes, it does, master. The more I think about it, the more aroused it makes me."
"I'm glad to hear it." He said.
Rogue chuckled and kissed Jean softly. Then she leaned across her friend and gave John a similar kiss. The three of them snuggled deeper into the bed and allowed their bodies to gradually relax. They were nowhere near to being done for the night, but they knew that they'd need to take a short break before they continued their fun.


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Proudly published by the Johnston Law Office. ERISA is the federal law governing employee benefits, like your health insurance. If you get your insurance through your employment, and if you think "insurance" is an enforceable contract that the insurer will cover what it says it will, then you don't have insurance at all -- you only think you do.
Proudly published by the Johnston Law Office.
ERISA is the federal law governing employee benefits, like your health insurance. If you get your insurance through your employment, and if you think "insurance" is an enforceable contract that the insurer will cover what it says it will, then you don't have insurance at all -- you only think you do.
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Back from a brief discretionary hiatus...
Well, it's been about ten months since I posted something here. I offer no excuses. Indeed, what do I have to apologize for? After all, I have granted myself discretion to decide if or when to post something.
Anyway, to get this thing fired up again, herewith a slightly updated reprise of the Problem:
ERISA is the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, and it is codified in Title 29 of the United States Code, starting with section 1001. It's federal law, enacted in 1974, and it was supposed to protect employees' rights in connection with their pension plans and welfare benefit plans (health, disability, life insurance, that sort of thing). But it doesn't. Quite the contrary.
Way, way to the contrary.
This blog is dedicated to the ERISA problem.
What is that problem? It mainly concerns those welfare benefit plans (ERISA is actually not a bad law with respect to pension plans). Pension plans is what they had in mind when they enacted it -- welfare benefit plans were an afterthought.
And it shows. If your insurance company wrongfully denies your claim, you might figure you can always take them to court. You can do that (usually), but when you get there you'll find things don't make any sense:
If you get your insurance coverage through your employment, then in virtually every case ERISA preempts state law (meaning it cancels it out, eradicates it, takes its place). But, having gutted state law relating to insurance disputes, it fails to provide any reasonable substitute. The remedies it provides (i.e. what you get if you win a lawsuit) are very, very stingy, and in the vast majority of cases a successful claimant is not made whole; not even close. And ERISA severely compromises your ability to secure even the scant remedies it does provide.
1. Remedies. ERISA limits the recovery you might get to the benefits which should have been provided in the first place, and an award on account of attorney fees in the court's discretion. Example: you have your disability benefits wrongfully denied. As a result, you have no income, your credit rating is trashed, you lose your home and you are driven into bankruptcy. You file your ERISA suit and against the odds, you win. What do you get? The benefits they should have been paying you back when it might have done you some good. That's all (you might -- might -- get something on account of your attorney fees too). The Supreme Court gives us some reason to hope for improvement here, but there's a long way to go.
Punitive or exemplary damages? Bupkis. ERISA does not allow for any recovery on account of these sorts of damages -- none. And this applies even if the insurance company committed outright fraud when it denied your claim. I find it quite difficult to understand why the insurance industry, uniquely among all industries in America, needs to have immunity from liability for fraud if it is to offer its services at a reasonable price. Anyway, this concern goes beyond making people whole; it also directly impacts the behavior of insurance companies.
As of now we have a situation where the law tells insurers they face no meaningful consequences if they deny care improperly or even commit outright fraud. As one federal judge has commented, "if an HMO wrongly denies a participant's claim even in bad faith, the greatest cost it could face is being compelled to cover the procedure, the very cost it would have faced had it acted in good faith. Any rational HMO will recognize that if it acts in good faith, it will pay for far more procedures than if it acts otherwise, and punitive damages, which might otherwise guard against such profiteering, are no obstacle at all." Insurance companies, of course, are not charities, but corporations; their boards are subject to a fiduciary duty to maximize shareholder value. If it is possible to accomplish this by mistreating insureds, and ERISA says there is no meaningful consequence for that, then it follows that's what insurers will do.
2. Procedure. In ERISA litigation, courts have determined among other things that there is no right to a jury; that discovery (the pre-trial process where you obtain the other side's documents, take depositions and such) is to be significantly abridged; that the evidence which may be introduced at trial is generally limited to that which the insurer unilaterally decided to include within its claim file; and that, when the policy contains language vesting "discretion" in the insurer, if you prove the insurance company was wrong -- you lose. In order to win, you must prove the denial was "arbitrary and capricious" -- that is to say, ridiculous, absurd, unintelligible, crazy. And lo and behold, the insurance companies grant themselves "discretion" when they write their policies. In this way we treat insurance companies as if they were federal judges. But Learned Hand they are not.
The Supreme Court appears poised to strike down the Affordable Care Act. If that happens, then the least we could do is to ensure that those people who are fortunate enough to have insurance at least have some meaningful ability to enforce insurers' promises in court.
But never mind the ACA; ERISA matters a lot anyway. If you get your insurance through your employment, then -- thanks to ERISA -- consider yourself to be uninsured. If by "insurance" you mean something like an enforceable promise by an insurance company that it will pay for what it says it will, what you have doesn't qualify. What you have is a piece of paper saying some company will pay your claim if it feels like it. You don't have insurance at all -- you only think you do.
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The boarders at an English resort struggle with emotional problems.
A number of semi-permanent guests reside at the Hotel Beauregard in the coastal village of Bournemouth, England, including the overly sheltered and plain Sibyl Railton-Bell and her imperious mother Maude, who disdains Sibyl's friendship with the bombastic Major David Angus Pollock. Retired teacher Mr. Fowler suspects that the major's claims of a public school education and daring war exploits may be exaggerated, but he and horse-racing enthusiast Miss Meacham nevertheless accept the major as a regular, longtime solitary guest like themselves. Mrs. Railton-Bell, her friend, the kindly Lady Gladys Matheson, and the other guests note the arrival of wealthy American and former model Anne Shankland. Anne asks hotel proprietress Pat Cooper about another guest, fellow American and writer John Malcolm, revealing that she hopes to surprise him. Near the end of the dinner hour, John arrives from the pub slightly drunk and comes directly into the lounge from the pouring rain, only to be scolded by Pat for disregarding hotel rules. In private, Pat tells John that she is concerned about his drinking. Unknown to the guests, John and Pat have been romantically involved for several years and are secretly engaged. Brushing aside Pat's concerns, John assures her that he loves her and will marry her soon. Hurrying into the dining room, John is stunned to see Anne, his former wife, for the first time in five years. Anne claims that while visiting London she learned from mutual friends of John's personal difficulties and wanted to offer her help. Still bitter over their breakup, John accuses Anne of lying, then taunts her about her failed marriage following their divorce. Anne remains undaunted by John's cruel remarks, revealing that she is engaged again and only wishes John well. Angered by Anne's calm demeanor, John storms away to the pub. Meanwhile, Mrs. Railton-Bell is curious when she discovers the major anxiously looking through the evening newspapers and becomes suspicious when he clumsily tries to detract attention from the tabloid paper he is scanning. Determined to examine the tabloid, Mrs. Railton-Bell sends Sibyl upstairs, then with Gladys' assistance finds an article detailing the recent arrest of the major for indecent behavior at a local movie house. The article further relates that the major's war service was as a lieutenant in charge of a West Indies supply depot. Gladys beseeches Mrs. Railton-Bell to keep the truth from Sibyl, but Mrs. Railton-Bell is determined to have the major thrown out of the hotel and summons the others to meet in the lounge. When Sibyl returns and asks about the impromptu meeting, Mrs. Railton-Bell assures her daughter that her fragile nerves could not withstand the truth, but when Sibyl persists, her mother gives her the newspaper article, which stuns her. With only Mr. Fowler, Gladys and Anne attending the gathering, Mrs. Railton-Bell details her proposal to expel the major. John returns in the middle of the discussion and, spotting Anne, joins the others, only to dismiss the major's misfortunes as embarrassing and petty, but not meriting eviction. Ignoring John's comments, Mrs. Railton-Bell brusquely assumes she has Gladys's support, then presses Mr. Fowler, who reluctantly agrees that the major is not fit to remain. Having overheard the discussion from the library, Miss Meacham offers her opinion that she has no interest in the major or Mrs. Railton-Bell's proposal. When Mrs. Railton-Bell declares a majority consensus, John insists that Sibyl should have a vote, but Sibyl bursts into a hysterical denunciation of the major's behavior and flees. Later, Anne follows John out to the patio and they discuss their marriage difficulties, which culminated in John resorting to physical abuse in frustration over Anne's coldness. After Anne insists that despite their very real problems, she cares for him, John admits he still finds her desirable. Anne convinces John to come to her room, but when they come inside, Pat notifies Anne that she has a phone call. As Anne goes to answer the phone, John attempts to explain to Pat about Anne, after which Pat expresses amazement that John believes Anne's tale of seeking him out only to offer him help. When John insists Anne's intentions are sincere, Pat reminds him that the only outsider who knows of their engagement is John's publisher, to whom Anne is speaking on the phone. Realizing that Anne has known of his involvement with Pat all along, John nevertheless goes to Anne's room later. When Anne turns off the lights and attempts to seduce him, he angrily rejects her and berates her for lying. Anne pleads for John to let her explain her motives for wanting to see him and follows him to the landing, where he shoves her to the floor. Hearing the commotion, Gladys finds Anne on the landing and summons Pat. The next morning, Anne is packed and ready to depart, but awaits John, who did not return to the hotel all night. The major greets Sibyl and begins a war story, but she cuts him off, revealing that all the guests have read the tabloid article. Although mortified, the major tries to answer Sibyl's demand for an explanation, claiming that he has always been timid and fearful of people, especially women. He admits to finding confidence in the military and embellishing his exploits to win respect. When the major suggests that he and Sibyl are very much alike in their fear of life, she is affronted. Worried about what will become of the major, Sybil retreats to the porch in confusion, where she is comforted by Anne. John returns and questions Pat, who assures him that Anne is well, admitting that the two remained up all night talking and that she is now sympathetic to Anne, who revealed that she is not engaged. When John derides Anne as a manipulator, Pat points out that Anne is not the monster John has always claimed, but rather a fearful, lonely woman. After John refuses to admit empathy for Anne, Pat observes that he has been unhappy throughout the years of their acquaintance and should admit that he still loves Anne. When the major arrives to ask for his final bill, Pat tells him that he is welcome to stay on at the hotel. The major replies that he regrets disappointing Sybil and admits that he is a coward about facing the others. At breakfast, John apologizes to Anne, after which she admits that she still loves him and fears a life of loneliness. The major arrives for his last meal and after a strained silence, John greets him, as do Miss Meacham and Mr. Fowler. When Gladys speaks kindly to the major, the disapproving Mrs. Railton-Bell demands that Sibyl leave with her, but Sibyl refuses and after her mother departs, also addresses the major. After John admits to Anne there is little chance for them to succeed together, she notes there is as little chance for them to find happiness apart. Pat then informs the Major that his taxi has arrived, but he dismisses the car, declaring that he will remain.
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The year 2017 has come to a close, and the New Year has already been welcomed with fervour, enthusiasm and optimism. We have made the most of year-end holidays and are back to the daily grind. After thoughtfully jotting down the New Year resolutions, the focus has shifted to making them happen.
It is important to have fun and let your hair down, after working hard all year round. But, it is also equally important to plan for next year, especially when it comes to financial matters. In 2017, there must have been instances where you might have missed out on some important dates, resulting in monetary loss or a missed investment opportunity.
To ensure that your 2018 goes as smoothly as it can, we have listed out the important dates on a monthly basis, so that you can plan your finances beforehand, and in the most efficient and prudent way possible.
The first month of the year is all about laying the foundation for the entire year. The very first thing that you need to do is review your financial portfolio. This is also a good time to take your financial goals for the year into consideration and create a plan to start saving for it.
It is also recommended to set reminders of payment dates that you'll encounter throughout the year, these can be pertaining to property taxes, insurance premiums or other important financial commitments. January is also a good time to submit tax-saving proofs to your company's HR so that you're not faced with unnecessary tax deductions later on.
A New Year resolution can also be made of paying your bills on time. Timely payment of utility and other bills ensures that you are taking care of your financial liabilities and are also avoiding any late fees/penalties that are associated with delayed payments.
February of 2018 is most likely to host the Union Budget. The Budget is the document that sets the tone for the financial expenditure of the entire nation, and it also has a significant impact on your expenses. Key announcements are made in the Budget Speech by the Finance Minister that have a direct impact on your investment and savings.
March is historically a busy month for financial activities, being the last month of the financial year. If you haven't already completed filing your Income Tax Returns (ITR), now is high time to do the same, as March 31 is the last date for doing so. For those who need to pay advance tax, March 15 is the last date to make the final instalment for the financial year 2017-18.
March 2018 also gains prominence because, the last day of that month is also the deadline for linking of Aadhaar with various essential services. These are detailed below.
From the 1st of this month, the measures announced in the Union Budget come into effect. April 18 will mark the festival of Akshaya Tritiya. This festival is considered auspicious for purchase of gold, which is done in full force throughout the country. Along with gold, it is also advisable to purchase home insurance cover for structure and contents, as it insures not only your home, but also the contents inside from any calamity or unforeseen circumstances.
April also sees the start of the new school season, so if you're a parent, you'll also have to ensure that there are enough funds on hand to take care of the child's school fees and related expenses. Also, higher interest can be availed on your lump sum Public Provident Fund (PPF) account if the investment is made before April 5.
May is usually the time when companies assess the performance of their employees in the appraisal process. Most people get a raise in their salary or a bonus in line with their contribution to the company. The pay increase is likely to affect the taxable amount. It is essential to keep this in mind while planning for tax-saving measures and future investment strategy.
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Not a demanding month from the finance point of view. The only date to watch out for is June 15, which is the last date for payment of the first instalment of advance tax. Since this month is not that stressed in terms of financial requirements, it would be a good idea to start the procurement of Forms 16 and 16A for hassle-free filing of Income Tax Returns (ITR).
The last date of July is also the last date for filing your income tax returns for FY 2017-18. Be very particular about this as from this assessment year, the penalty for late filing can set you back by Rs. 10,000. Missing the deadline also results in you losing out on certain benefits.
This month of the year is the time to take stock of your financial situation. Meet up with your financial advisor and go through your expenditures and investments. Doing this will give you some perspective and also let you know if you're on track to achieve your saving goals.
August can also make for a short international holiday. India celebrates its independence on August 15, and Parsi New Year will come up on August 17; August 18 and 19 fall on Saturday and Sunday respectively. If you have holidays on all these days and can also squeeze in a leave on August 16, then you'll have enough time to enjoy an international holiday trip to a nearby destination, such as Dubai.
Going on a holiday will rejuvenate you and help you in getting back to your normal schedule with vigour and enthusiasm. Also, don't forget to take out travel insurance for the trip, as it will cover you from anything unfortunate that may happen.
Travel insurance covers you in the event of baggage loss, hospitalisation and loss of passport etc., these things, occurring on a foreign land, can cost you in a big way and may also eat into your savings. Getting an insurance cover will indemnify your savings, should anything unfortunate occur.
September is a good time to focus on your tax-saving investments, as the festive season begins from next month onwards. Get an update on whether the Income Tax Department has processed your returns or not. If you're expecting a tax refund, it is advisable to know the status of that too. For those paying advance tax, September 15 will be the last date for payment of the second instalment.
The festive season begins! Lots of festivities and big spending will take place from this month on. It is essential to prepare a budget for festival spending, as that shopping spree can easily go out of control and put you in an uncomfortable financial situation later on. Dussehra will ring in the festive cheer, starting from October 19.
Probably the busiest time of the year with Diwali festivities, crackers, shopping and travelling on the radar of most people. This is the time when following a pre-determined budget and controlling expenditure is paramount to fulfilment of financial goals.
Car companies are known to offer heavy discounts during this season, hence purchasing a four wheeler is also on the shopping list of many. So, go ahead and make full use of the discounts coming your way, and grab the car of your dreams. However, don't forget to secure your car with a comprehensive motor insurance cover, as it offers benefits such as road side assistance, cashless network garages and coverage against third party liabilities.
The last month of the year. Now is the best time to conduct a review of your investment portfolio and find out which investments have worked, and which ones haven't. 15th of December is also the last date for paying the third instalment of advance tax, so don't lose sight of this amidst all the partying. December 31 is New Year's Eve, welcome the New Year and don't forget to plan for the next one.
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Tesla reported Q2 profit of $0.20 per share, on revenue of $405 million.
This beat expectations for a loss of $0.19 per share, on revenue of $387.9 million.
Taking into account lease accounting, non-cash items and one-time charges of $16 million with the repayment of the Department of Energy loan, GAAP net loss was $31 million or $0.26 per share.
Overall revenue remained flat because of the decline in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) credits.
Q2 production rate improved 25% to 500 cars a week. 5,150 cars were delivered in the quarter, beating the company's expectations for 4,500 deliveries.
The company had $747 million cash at the end of the second quarter.
The press release offered some color on how Tesla managed to lower costs.
"Significant cost improvements were achieved as a result of execution of our roadmap including redesigning many elements of Model S for greater ease of manufacturing, economies of scale and supply chain improvements. Importantly, we were able to make nuanced improvements to the car at the same time, as reducing cost does not count if it makes a product worse. Further execution on our cost reduction roadmap is expected to continue to improve non-GAAP automotive gross margin to our target level of 25% (excluding ZEV credits) in Q4 this year. We are cautiously optimistic that a number above that level may be achievable in future quarters."
Tesla is on track for 25% gross margin ex-ZEV credits in Q4, according to the release. What's more, the company's lease-buy program also turned out to be popular with 30% of vehicles delivered in Q2 taking advantage of it.
Tesla expects to deliver "slightly over 5,000 Model S vehicles in Q3, and remain on plan to deliver 21,000 vehicles worldwide for 2013." The company expects to spend $150 million in the second half of the year in capital expenditure.
"R&D expenses are expected to increase significantly in Q3 as we accelerate product development efforts on Model X, Model S right hand drive, and localization of Model S for international markets. SG&A expenses will also rise, driven by the growth in our retail locations, service centers and Supercharger facilities.
"Going forward, we expect to be non-GAAP profitable and generate positive cash flow from operations every quarter this year excluding any benefit from ZEV credits."
The stock is up a whopping 14% after hours and is over $153.
Tesla reported its first ever quarterly profit in Q1 2013. Since then its stock has been on a tear.
Following the Q1 profit, Donn Vickrey at Gradient Analytics said "the company's results have been driven by nonrecurring boosts and accounting gimmicks, all of which are either unsustainable or purely cosmetic," giving the company's earnings an 'F'.
But there have been analysts who have come out in support of Tesla.
Adam Jonas at Morgan Stanley called Tesla 'America's fourth automaker' and raised his price target to $103. Deutsche Bank's Dan Galves raised his price target to $160. Meanwhile, Andrea James of Dougherty & Co., raised her price target to $200 from $90.
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A Hokkien Mee lover that I once met recommended me to this place, Lay Hong Coffee Shop. He claims that the hokkien mee here is the best in Penang.
Lay Hong Coffee Shop is located at the corner of Macalister Road and Jalan Rangoon.
On the left is the Sin Kim San Kedai Kopi dan Makanan.
There are only 2 stalls in the morning session, the Nasi Melayu and Ong Hokkien Mee.
The Nasi Melayu stall.
Wide varieties of dishes. Will try it out next time.
Mr Ong's Penang Famous Hokkien Mee stall is selling Hokkien Mee, Pai Kut Me and Loh Mee.
Loh Mee RM2.50 (Small), RM3.00 (Medium) and RM4.00 (Big)
Hokkien Mee RM2.50 (Small), RM3.00 (Medium) and RM4.00 (Big)
After tasting the Hokkien Mee, I realize the reason Hokkien Mee lover claim this is the best Hokkien Mee. The soup gives out a strong and sweat meaty taste with presence of prawn relish to add on. It gave a different sensation to the typical Penang Hokkien Mee.
Hokkien Mee lovers go try it out and share your opinion with us...
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Here's veteran TV meteorologist Paul Douglas ("A Message from a Republican Meteorologist on Climate Change):
"I'm going to tell you something that my Republican friends are loath to admit out loud: climate change is real. I am a moderate Republican, fiscally conservative; a fan of small government, accountability, self-empowerment, and sound science.
"I am not a climate scientist. I'm a meteorologist, and the weather maps I'm staring at are making me uncomfortable. No, you're not imagining it: we've clicked into a new and almost foreign weather pattern. . .
"To complicate matters, I'm in a small, frustrated and endangered minority: a Republican deeply concerned about the environmental sacrifices some are asking us to make to keep our economy powered-up, long-term.
"It's ironic. The root of the word conservative is 'conserve.' A staunch Republican, Teddy Roosevelt, set aside vast swaths of America for our National Parks System, the envy of the world. Another Republican, Richard Nixon, launched the EPA. . . "
Three weeks later, Douglas fleshed out his position — and his biography — in "Climate Change Has Nothing to Do With Al Gore," (Business Week, 4/19/12)
"How did so much of the Republican Party enter perpetual denial? We've turned climate science into a bizarre litmus test for conservatism. To pretend that heat-trapping gases can be waved away with a nod and a smirk is political fairytale. . .
"There's more heat and moisture in the atmosphere, and our emissions are largely responsible for keeping it there. . .
"I don't take speaking out on this topic lightly. My father escaped a communist regime in East Germany, moved to the U.S. and became a Republican. He taught me to never take my freedom for granted. He taught me 'actions have consequences.' That's true of nations as it is of individuals. It is sheer lunacy to pretend that releasing 30 billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year won't come back to bite us. . . .
"I'm a Christian and ultimately come to Christ through faith. With climate change no faith is required. There is a large and growing body of evidence. The way nature works applies the same to Republican and Democrat, Christian and Muslim, animal, tree and stone. Why do people who profess to love and follow God roll their eyes? Luke 16:2 says 'Man has been appointed as a steward for the management of God's property, and ultimately he will give account for his stewardship.'
"It's a message that my father put succinctly: Actions have consequences."
But truth-telling carries a price:
"Mixing climate and weather was a problem in local TV news, with its reliance on Q-scores and market research. Finally, in 2008 I lost my job in local TV. I continued to write a daily column for the Star Tribune. Mixing climate news in with weather reports made me a lightning rod for skeptics there, too. The flame-mail was relentless. 'Stop proselytizing, you crazy liberal – climb back under your rock!' wrote one reader. That's one of the tamer, more family-friendly messages I've received."
Can you think of anything more important today than seeing more pro-science conservatives speak out? I can't. Unfortunately, in today's tribal politics, once an ideological shibboleth has hardened, failure to utter it correctly risks ostracism— and a flood of hate mail.
For conservatives today, simply accepting well-established science—as affirmed by every major scientific academy in the world— has become an act of courage. Just ask Jon "Call-Me-Crazy" Huntsman. Or Commentary's Peter Wehner ("A thoughtful conservative perspective.") Or libertarian economist Jonathan Adler. Or Paul Douglas.


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OMG. I looooove the last panel!
O.O - I see D'ni writing!
Anyway - that last panel is the best (what with the marble revealing all [it sort of did the same in the book as after he found it of it was after that Anna really began teaching him])
Can't wait to see Atrus' full reaction to everything
Do you have a high-resolution version of that last panel? I feel like it would make an awesome desktop wallpaper...
@Zib Redlektab: Sure! I'll put that together and let you know when it's up! :D
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@larkinheather: Thanks! :D
That last panel gives me chills, it's so exciting. Wishing I were in Atrus' shoes right then!


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