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1 2014 Vermont Residential Telecommunications Survey Report Prepared for the Vermont Public Service Department by the Castleton Polling Institute Castleton College 6 Alumni Drive Castleton, Vermont August 2014
2 Table of Contents Introduction... 2 Summary results... 2 Internet... 3 Landline Telephone Service... 9 Cell Phone Service Television Services Demographics
3 Introduction The Polling Institute at Castleton College conducted two independent surveys for the Vermont Public Service Department to measure the public s use of and satisfaction with telecommunications throughout the state. The surveys covered a wide array of issues, including internet, television, cell phone, and traditional landline phone access. The residential survey began on June 25 and ended on July 10, Respondents were chosen using random selection from a dual-frame sample of all landlines and cell phones in the 802 area code. Respondents within households were selected by asking for the individual who knows the most about the household's telephone and computer activities. Consequently, the gender and age distributions in the final sample do not match the state s gender distribution, and the survey should be seen as representative of households, not individuals. Summary results Seventy-four percent of Vermont households purchase broadband Internet access, up from 56 percent in Half of all respondents pay $60 per month or less for their Internet service, but because of bundling, many respondents reported their overall monthly payments that include other services, such as cable television. Comcast and FairPoint remain the two most common Internet service providers for Vermont households. About two-thirds of Vermont households consider the landline to be their primary telephone service, although about three-quarters of landline users also use a cell phone. Verizon is the most prevalent cell phone provider (45 percent); AT&T provides service to 39 percent of households. A plurality of households (42 percent) get their television service through cable; 34 percent get television via satellite, and 9 percent get television service through the Internet. 2
4 Internet A super-majority of Vermonters (85 percent) believes that broadband Internet access is available where they live, whether or not they subscribe to a service. In the Northeast Kingdom, only 76 percent believe that broadband access is available to them, and households with income below $60K are less likely to believe that broadband access is available to them where they live than are those from households earning more than $60K (81 percent to 91 percent, respectively). About three-quarters of all households surveyed (74 percent) say that they purchase broadband access at their homes. Naturally, higher-income households are more likely to purchase broadband access than are lower income households (see illustration below), and those living in the Champlain Valley are most likely to purchase broadband access. The most prevalent response to the question, Why don t you purchase broadband Internet access at home? is that they do not really want it or that they don t have a computer. Several respondents cited access limited to dial up connections as their primary reason, and about an equal number cited the costs as the primary reason for not purchasing broadband access. For the 24 percent who do not purchase the Internet at home, only 6 percent (1 percent of the entire sample) say that they plan to purchase it within the coming year; the majority of those who do not purchase the internet at home (64 percent of non-purchasers, 16 percent of the overall sample) say that they will never purchase Internet services. Older respondents were more likely to say that they will never purchase broadband access. Figure 1. Percent of Vermont households that purchase broadband Internet access, by Income 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 63% Less than $60K 88% $60K or more 3
5 Eighty-three percent of residential respondents said that they use the Internet at home. 1 Not surprisingly, the percentage using the Internet at home increases with the level of household income. In households with incomes below $60K, 75 percent use the Internet at home, whereas in households with incomes above $60K, 96 percent use the Internet at home. In addition, households with no children were less likely to report using the Internet at home (82 percent) than were households where children are present (94 percent). Just over half of residential respondents (56 percent) also use the Internet at work; this also differs dramatically by income, with 40 percent of those with household incomes below $60K and 77 percent of those with incomes above $60K using the Internet at work. Figure 2 (below) illustrates the various places where Vermonters access the Internet. Figure 2. Percent of Respondents using the Internet at places Home Work Friend's house Café College / University Library Mass Transit VT Highway Reststop Town Hall Place of Worship Senior Center 15% 13% 10% 6% 5% 22% 28% 36% 51% 56% 83% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% For the majority of households (74 percent), every member of the household uses the Internet, and 77 percent of respondents report using it daily about the same as in the 2012 survey where 76 percent reported using the Internet daily. One small change is that respondents in the Northeast Kingdom and in Central Vermont are more likely to report using the Internet daily today than in 2012 (by magnitudes close to 10 percentage points). The most common reason why respondents do not use the Internet more frequently than they do is that they don t see a need for it. 1 The difference between the percent who purchase broadband access at home (74 percent) and the percent that use the Internet at home (83 percent) is the result of residents receiving access at their home that they do not personally purchase, accessing the Internet with their smartphone data plans, and accessing the Internet with dialup service. 4
6 The most common device used at home to connect to the Internet is the laptop computer; 78 percent of households connect via laptops, followed by smart phones (64 percent), tablets or Kindles (63 percent), and desktop computers (60 percent). In 83 percent of the households surveyed, multiple members of the household connect to the Internet simultaneously over different devices. Figure 3. Devices used to connect to the Internet at home Laptop computer 78% Smart phone 64% Tablet or Kindle 63% Desktop computer 60% Video game console 23% Watch, Google glasses, or other device 4% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% As in the 2012 survey, Comcast and Fairpoint are by far the most prevalent providers of Internet service to Vermont residents (used by 27 and 23 percent, respectively), although the number of residents for whom Comcast is the provider dropped significantly from the 40 percent level cited in the 2012 study; the percent for whom Fairpoint provides their primary connection to the Internet, on the other hand, remains steady from the prior study. Vermonters, on average, report paying $81.77 for their Internet service a 68 percent increase over the $48.54 average measured in the 2012 survey; however, the reported costs were often what is paid for bundled packages that include services beyond the provision of Internet access. When separating bundled packages from non-bundled, it appears that there have been little change in the cost since 2012, as illustrated by Figure 4. Half of all respondents pay $60 per month or less; the modal response was $40 per month. Forty-eight percent of those who purchase Internet service for the home have a bundled package. 5
7 Figure 4. Average monthly payment for Internet service Overall mean monthly payment $81.77 Overall median monthly $60.00 Overall modal monthly payment $40.00 Mean monthly payment for bundled services $ Mean monthly payment for non-bundled Internet $46.79 DSL and Cable are the two primary ways that Vermont residents connect to the Internet from their homes, with 44 percent connecting with DSL and 36 percent connecting with cable. Only 6 percent of Vermont households have a secondary means for accessing the Internet in the event that their primary source goes down. Figure 5. Means of connecting to the Internet from home Satellite 4% Other 2% Not Sure 4% Cable 36% DSL 44% Mobile wireless 3% Fiber 3% Fixed wireless 4% 6
8 While only 3 percent of our survey respondents say that they connect to the web via fiber, 47 percent say that they would like to have a fiber connection to their home. Before asking respondents, interviewers noted the benefits of fiber in terms of speed. Of those who said that they would like to have a fiber connection, 26 percent said that they wouldn t pay more than they are currently paying for access to the Internet, but 11 percent said that they would pay an additional $5 per month, 22 percent said that they would pay and additional $10 per month, and 19 percent said that they would pay an additional $20 per month. Another 8 percent said that they would willingly pay $30 or $40 per month for the additional benefits of a fiber connection. Sixteen percent of households that already have broadband Internet service to their homes say that they are likely to upgrade their service for faster speed in the next year. and other electronic communication are still the most common use of the Internet for Vermont residents; 96 percent used the Internet for , same as in The percent that use the Internet for voice or video conferencing rose 25 percentage point since 2012, social networking rose 12 percentage points, and using the Internet for work rose by 10 percentage points since Figure 6. How Vermont households use the Internet at home In last 4 weeks, used the Internet for Personal or other written electronic communication Social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) Paying bills or managing your money or finances Work Streaming media for entertainment Getting health or medical services, advice or information Downloading music or video files Voice or video communication Distance learning/online classes 20% 60% 57% 50% 47% 47% 74% 73% 94% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Of those who work for pay, 52 percent did not work from a home office at all in the prior week, and 23 percent worked from a home office 5 or more days. 7
9 Figure 7. Number of days in the past week worked from home office 6 days 2% 7 days 7% 5 days 14% 4 days 5% 3 days 4% 2 days 8% 1 day 8% 0 days 52% A majority of those who are in the workforce spend less than half of their time online or on the phone; in fact, 11 percent spend no time at work online or on the phone. On the other hand, 22 percent say that they spend most of their work time online or on the phone. The majority of those in the workforce in our survey never telecommute, and of this group, 97 percent say that they will not be telecommuting in the near future. Figure 8. Frequency of telecommuting for Vermont workers Not sure, 3% Everyday, 13% One or more days per week on a regular basis, 11% Never, 53% Occasionally, 19% 8
10 While 69 percent of respondents say that there are computers with free access to the Internet available in their community, only 20 percent of those with the resources in their communities have made use of them. Lastly, of the small group that have used the free access resources in their communities, 76 percent say that they have no trouble getting access to the computers when needed, although 45 percent also say that their community needs more terminals for public use. Landline Telephone Service Nearly two-thirds of Vermont residents (66 percent) consider their landline to be their primary telephone service. Regionally, however, the picture looks very different. Only 56 percent of residents in the Champlain Valley consider their landline to be their primary phone, whereas landline is the primary service for more than 70 percent of the households in the other three regions (see Figure 9). Figure 9. Primary Telephone Service, by Region 90% 80% 70% 71% 72% 78% 60% 56% 50% 40% 42% 30% 20% 25% 19% 22% 10% 0% Champlain Valley Southern Vermont Central Vermont Northeast Kingdom Cell phone Landline The most prevalent provider of landline service is FairPoint (52 percent of landline households), distantly followed by Comcast (20 percent of households). FairPoint s share of the market has grown significantly from the figures in the 2012 survey, while Comcast s market share has remained stable. The changes in landline market share must be seen in light of the trend toward cell-phone-only households the denominator in the equation is declining. Overall, landline subscribers are very satisfied (47 percent) or satisfied (39 percent) with their local telephone provider, although only 37 percent of FairPoint s customers say that they are very satisfied. Ninety-five percent of landline customers are either very satisfied (40 percent) or satisfied (45 percent) with the products and service selections available from their provider, and 69 percent are either very 9
11 satisfied (42 percent) or somewhat satisfied (27 percent) with the time it takes for their landline provider to resolve an issue. As far as the ease of understanding the monthly bill, 14 percent of the survey respondents say that it is either somewhat difficult (11 percent) or very difficult (3 percent) to understand the bill; a majority (54 percent) say that the bill is very easy to understand. Toll calls present a larger problem for some Vermont residents than for others. Only 43 percent of all respondents say that it is either very important (26 percent) or somewhat important (17 percent) to have the entire state as a local calling area; however, in the Northeast Kingdom, 58 percent say that it is either very important (41 percent) or somewhat important (17 percent). Residents of the Northeast Kingdom are also the least likely to have a state-wide local calling area (22 percent for Vermonters generally, but only 13 percent of Northeast Kingdom households). Although only 23 percent of respondents overall say that they would be willing to pay more for local service to have the entire state as their local calling area, 41 percent of those for whom it is very important say that they would pay an additional cost. Figure 10. Importance of having the entire state as a local calling area, by region 100% 90% 80% 21% 25% 24% 13% 8% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 16% 13% 13% 20% 25% 14% 15% 25% 15% 27% 22% 22% 18% 17% 41% Already have it Not at all Important Not very Important Somewhat Important Very Important 0% Champlain Valley Southern Vermont Central Vermont Northeast Kingdom The vast majority of landline customers do not expect to make any changes in their service in the near future. Only 5 percent said that they may drop a phone line in the next 6 months, and 3 percent said that they are likely to drop landline service completely in the next year. All survey respondents were read the following statement and question: Due to recent FCC changes, the Federal government will reduce financial support for telephone service for many high-cost rural areas. How important is it for the state to fund such high cost, rural service? Phrased in a way that puts the burden on the state, 72 percent of respondents said that it is either very important (48 percent) or 10
12 somewhat important (24 percent) for the state to fund high-cost rural service. Only 9 percent said that it was not very important In addition, a plurality (45 percent) believes that telephone rates for all Vermonters should be increased in order to cover high-cost rural service, with 41 percent opposing any increase and 13 percent unsure. Phrased another way that puts the burden on rural rate payers, a slim majority (52 percent) disagree with the idea that rates for rural areas should be increased to offset the need to raise service charges on all Vermonters. Table 1. Attitudes about sharing the burden of delivering telephone service to high-cost rural areas Yes No No opinion Increase rates for all Vermonters to cover high cost, rural service 45% 41% 13% Increase rates for rural residents to offset the need to raise service charges on all Vermonters 31% 52% 17% About three-quarters of all landline customers in our sample also use a cell phone, although as Figure 11 illustrates, it does vary by region. Thirty-six percent of survey respondents receive the majority of their calls on their cell phone, while 60 percent receive the majority on a landline. Figure 11. Percent of respondents with a landline phone who also use a cell phone, by region 100% 90% 80% 70% 81% 70% 70% 68% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Champlain Valley Southern Vermont Central Vermont Northeast Kingdom 11
13 Cell Phone Service The vast majority of those without a cell phone (69 percent, n=120) say that they either do not need or do not want one for a wide variety of reasons; however, about 31 percent say that they do not own a cell phone because of the cost or the perception that the service (signal) is poor. The average number of cell phones per household in Vermont is 2.39, which is also about the average number of individuals per household. In our sample, only 12 percent of households are classified as cell-phone only households, although the National Health Statistics Report (No. 70, December 2013) estimates the percent of households in Vermont that are cell phone only is close to 30 percent. 2 While we recognize that we are underestimating the number of cell-phone-only households, it is useful still to explore the relationship between cell-phone-only households and other variables. The majority of cell-phone-only respondents who have dropped a landline in the past would never go back to a landline; 12 percent of cell-phoneonly respondents have never had a landline. The most prevalent provider of residential cell phone service in Vermont is Verizon, providing service to 45 percent of the cell phone users, followed by AT&T, providing service to 39 percent. Forty-five percent of AT&T subscribers are aware that Verizon provides service in their area, and 42 percent of Verizon subscribers are aware of AT&T in their area. In addition to voice, 85 percent of Vermont residential cell phone users have plans that include texting, and 73 percent have plans that include data. Not surprisingly, data plans, and to a lesser extent texting plans, are more common with subscribers from wealthier households. The average monthly cell phone bill, according to survey respondents, is $ Naturally, this amount varies by region and household income. The following figures illustrate those differences. 2 The data in the National Health Statistics Report come from a number of sources, including the National Health Interview Survey ( ), the U.S. Census Bureau s American Community Survey ( ) and infousa.com consumer database ( ). The model based on a longitudinal approach and large samples from the data sources used in the National Health Statistics Report generates the best estimates for wireless substitution rates in the states. The National Health Statistics Reports are produces by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics. 12
14 Figure 12. Average monthly cell phone bill, by region $ $ $ $ $ $93.97 $80.00 $60.00 $63.45 $40.00 $20.00 $- Champlain Valley Southern Vermont Central Vermont Northeast Kingdom Figure 13. Average monthly cell phone bill, by household income $ $ $ $ $ $ $94.00 $ $ $80.00 $60.00 $58.17 $69.19 $40.00 $20.00 $- Less than $20K $20K to $40K $40K to $60K $60K to $80K $80K to $100K More than $100K A slight majority of cell phone users rates the cell phone signal coverage across the state as either fair (37 percent) or poor (16 percent), while nearly as many rate service as either excellent (11 percent) or good (35 percent). Cell phone users in the Champlain Valley and Southern Vermont rate the coverage across the state more favorably than do those Central Vermont and in the Northeast Kingdom, as illustrated by Figure
15 Figure 14. Rating the state-wide cell phone coverage, by region 100% 90% 80% 8% 21% 23% 26% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 40% 37% Poor Fair 40% 30% 20% 42% 35% 22% 25% Good Excellent 10% 0% 7% 13% 15% 12% Champlain Valley Southern Vermont Central Vermont Northeast Kingdom A majority of cell phone users (57 percent) believe that where cell phone service is available, it is just as reliable as landline service, and 38 percent believe it is not as reliable. A vast majority of Vermonters (80 percent) favor adding more cell towers to increase coverage across the state. Support for adding cell towers is greatest in the Northeast Kingdom (93 percent). When it comes to adding towers, 43 percent prefer installing a large number of shorter towers to a smaller number of tall towers (33 percent); 17 percent are ambivalent about the types of towers. Eighty-five percent of Vermonters support building more towers if it were necessary to improve two-way mobile radio communications for police, ambulance, or fire services. About three in ten Vermonters (29 percent) have used telephone service provided by a cable company. The most prevalent provider of this service is Comcast, providing to 79 percent of those who have used it; Charter provided the service to 6 percent. Nomadic VoIP is popular among Vermont adults younger than 55. Overall, 42 percent of Vermonters say that they have used a Nomadic VoIP service to make calls, but among those under 55 years old, a majority used Nomadic VoIP services. Among those who have used Nomadic VoIP, 68 percent have used video chat through that service. 14
16 Television Services On average, survey respondents have two televisions in their respective homes. A plurality of Vermonters (42 percent) get their TV service through cable; another 34 percent subscribe to satellite service, 9 percent get access through Internet TV, and 5 percent use a broadcast antenna. More than two-thirds of respondents with TVs in the home (68 percent) say that they have watched a public access channel, although the majority (52 percent) have watched less than an hour per week in the last year, and 28 percent say that they watched one to two hours per week. Of those who have watched a public access channel, 28 percent say that they have watched a town meeting on at least one occasion. Regardless of the extent to which Vermonters watch public access channels, there is support for the value of having them. Of those who have watched public access television, just shy of a majority (47 percent) say that it is very important to have them available, and another 31 percent say that it is moderately important to have them available. Figure 15. Importance of public access channels, as judged by those who have watched them Unimportant, 7% Not sure, 3% Of little importance, 12% Moderately important, 31% Very important, 47% 15
17 Demographics The sample demographics skew more female and older than the general population, but these data have been weighted to reflect household characteristics in terms of income and regions. All 14 counties in the state are represented proportional to their population size. The tables below show the distribution of select demographics. Gender of respondent Male % Female % Education level of respondent Less than HS 15 3% HS diploma % Some college 81 16% College degree % Some post-graduate work 18 3% Post-graduate degree 92 18% Age of respondent % % % % % 65 or older % Household income Less than $20K 36 8% $20K to $40K 96 22% $40K to $60K 90 21% $60K to $80K 86 20% $80K to $100K 41 9% More than $100K 83 19% 16
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Atlético Madrid made a big statement of intent earlier in the week with the announcement of Diego Simeone's contract renewal, which keeps the Argentine at the Vicente Calderón for another five years.
However, the next step now must be securing the futures of some of those who have helped bring him so much success over the last three years or so – in particular cult hero Arda Turan.
Seeing their top players linked with moves elsewhere is nothing new for Atleti fans, who have had to cope with the losses of various star names both before and after Simeone joined the club.
According to latest reports, Manchester United have shown interest in the Turkish wizard, whose current deal with the Colchoneros runs until summer 2017.
He also has a release clause of €40m. but in the current market, that price for a player of his quality would probably not be a huge obstacle.
Aside from United, the Daily Express claimed on Tuesday that Liverpool and Chelsea were also pondering a move, and given the way that English clubs like to throw money around, we can expect the office's fax machines to be working overtime once the transfer window opens.
Arda's commitment has never been in doubt, he has professed his love for Atleti on a number of occasions, but agent Ahmet Bulut doesn't always share the same opinion.
Those who have followed his situation down the years will know that he likes to talk a lot, and has caused a few nerves amongst the Rojiblanco faithful in the past by declaring that his client Arda was ready to move on.
Back in December 2012, he announced that the Turl would be seeking 'a new challenge' in the summer, despite Arda denying the rumours and putting pen to paper on a new deal only nine months later.
He pulled a similar stunt last year and put Arsenal fans on red alert by stating that the Turkish captain desired to play in England and under Arsene Wenger. Just last month, Bulut told Mundo Deportivo that "at the end of the season, Arda will be 28, it is the right time for a transfer."
"That is what we think. The transfer should be made to one of the top eight teams in Europe. If not, then he will stay."
Make of that what you will. Looking at Arda though, he couldn't be happier in Madrid. He may still not speak the language, but has been adopted as one of our own and is idolised inside the Calderón.
"He is a very special person, with a huge heart," said Simeone about his number 10. "There are some people with whom it's not necessary to speak to, you look at them and there is a connection. We understand each other instinctively."
It may not be time to panic, but given Arda's position and with only two years left on the contract, you can expect some movement sooner or later.
Bulut will be looking to maximise his star client's appeal, either by securing him a shiny new deal or a big money move to another of the continent's elite.
Last week, the former Galatasaray man further extended the legacy of Ardaturanismo with a tireless performance against Bayer Leverkusen, and created a memorable image as he opted to seek divine inspiration rather than watch our penalty shootout win.
"Thank god this is my team" was the caption to his Instagram post after the final whistle.
He is now without doubt amonst the top attacking players in Europe, and we feel that like Cholo, it's about time Arda was rewarded for everything he has done for the club, and tied down for the remainder of his years at the top level.


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Since founder Hans Haupt designed the world's first folding umbrella in 1928, Knirps Umbrellas have been designed and engineered in Germany, ensuring a high degree of quality, safety and durability.
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Veteran Court Reporter, Sandra Cooper, to Take Kansas City Litigation Services Firm in a Technology-Focused Direction
Litigation Services Firm, The Cooper Group, Blends Technology with Personality to Serve the Midwest's Legal Community's Most Pressing Needs
Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) May 10, 2017
Long-time Kansas City court reporter, Sandra Cooper, announces The Cooper Group, a litigation services firm headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, in an even more technology-focused direction. The firm specializes in using advanced court reporting, videography and electronic document technology to meet its legal clients' most demanding needs and most challenging cases.
"Traditional processes were still in place when I entered the court reporting field in the early 90s, but as technology evolved, the legal community required progressive court reporting services to keep pace. My goal with The Cooper Group is to ensure it blends exciting, proven technology with the prompt, accurate and professional service on which our reputation is built," explains Sandra Cooper, founder.
By merging reliability with progressive technology, The Cooper Group provides the quality of court reporting and videography services that the legal community deserves and expects. The firm has built a team of court reporters who embrace new technology like eDepoze, videography and Visual Connect, but hold on to traditional work values, a sense of professionalism and ethics.
About The Cooper Group
The Cooper Group offers law firms a total court reporting and deposition solution. Founded by veteran court reporter, Sandra Cooper, the Kansas City-based firm combines personable, reliable service with advanced court reporting and deposition technology whether in the courtroom or law office anywhere in the country. To learn more about how The Cooper Group's advanced court reporting, videography and electronic document technology meet the demands of today's most complicated legal cases, visit http://www.cooperlitigationservices.com.
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QINGDAO, China, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Iron ore miner Vale said it will cut its production cost to less than $13 per tonne by 2018, as the world's largest producer of the commodity maximises profit margins in an era of weak prices.
A global glut and falling Chinese steel demand have dragged iron ore prices to less than $60 a tonne from a high of nearly $200 in 2011. The price is forecast to drop to $50 over the next two years, a Reuters poll showed.
"Vale is progressing to reach the lowest cash cost of the industry and will be competitive at any price scenario," Claudio Alves, global director of marketing and sales at Vale, told a conference in China's port city of Qingdao.
The cost reduction will come after the completion of Vale's 90-million-tonne expansion project known as S11D in the Brazilian Amazon, Alves said, as the miner focuses on producing more high-quality material.
Vale's overall cost stood at $15.80 per tonne by the second quarter.
That compares with $16.20 for Rio Tinto Ltd and $17.01 for BHP Billiton Ltd for the first half of the year, and $22.16 for Fortescue Metals Group Ltd by the second quarter, said Alves, citing estimates from the miners' latest profit reports.
BHP expects to reduce iron ore unit costs at its Western Australia operations by 21 percent to $16 per tonne in the 2016 financial year.
The end of the mining boom has forced Vale and its Australian rivals to focus on costs amid sliding iron ore prices.
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It's November, and the days are getting colder and shorter; these kinds of days really make one want to curl up inside with an activity of some sort, like a good book or an almost done scarf, something warm to keep the weather outside from thought. This month, we at Center for the Reader were inspired by this image and were excited to find so many books that fit the bill. Something about reading about someone knitting (that was a tongue twister) not only can be relaxing, but it can also inspire one to want to pursue knitting themselves. It can also be a great way of bringing people together, such as in the novel The Friday Night Knitting Club:
Walker and Daughter is Georgia Walker's little yarn shop, tucked into a quiet storefront on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The Friday Night Knitting Club was started by some of Georgia's regulars, who gather once a week to work on their latest projects and to chat-and occasionally clash-over their stories of love, life, and everything in between.
Or maybe you're just looking for something slightly more exciting, such as a murder mystery! Tucked away in our mystery section is a new sub-genre in the mystery field: the cozy mystery. Many of these mysteries involve a hobby that in some way aids the amateur sleuth on the case. Such is the case in A Deadly Yarn, number three in Maggie Sefton's Knitting Mystery series, when two knitting sleuths, Kelly and Megan, are invited to join designer Allison Dubois's New York studio. Dubois is about to embark on a new life, but when Kelly and Megan arrive at Allison's apartment to drive her to the airport, they find her dead on the floor from an apparent overdose of sleeping pills. The police suspect suicide, but Kelly and Megan aren't convinced. Who knew knitting could help one in detective work?
We have so many more--brace for the cold weather and visit us in Center for the Reader. Our knitting display will inspire a warm feeling in you. Can't make it here? Cozy up online to our list of great knitting reads.


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Bob Designer 6.2 Update
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- 29th September 2017
The best photobook creation software is now even better
We're delighted to announce that the Bob Designer 6.2 desktop software update is now available to download. Update your software to get a whole range of extra functionality, improved features, plus brand new products.
New Matte Photographic Paper
Our matte photographic paper is now available in the Bob Designer software, so you can enjoy the matte finish in a lay-flat bound photobook. It is available in all sizes except for large portrait. Prices start at £37.99.
Extra Pages
You can now add extra pages to your books in increments of 4 instead of 8. Our maximum page numbers remain the same but there are now more options in terms of the final size of your book.
All that glitters: Foil and Spot Gloss
Add an extra touch of elegance to your cover design with our new silver foil, gold foil or spot gloss accents. You can add highlights to text, frames and clip art used on the cover of your extra special photobooks.
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Showcase your favourite moments with our gallery quality framed posters. Choose from one of our 12 different frames and 4 coloured mount boards to create the perfect finish to compliment your poster.
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We've added to our wall art family - there are now more sizes of gallery mounts and foam boards to choose from. Our new matte paper calendars are now also available in the Bob Designer Software.
We've improved the autofill. Whilst it won't refill your coffee, it's now even quick and easier to make a photobook with just the click of a button.
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Jesus said a lot of things, none any clearer than "don't worry about tomorrow."
Clear doesn't mean easy.
I find that some of my own worries about the future stem from the past.
Now, there is nothing I can do about the past; I know this. Why is knowing this not good enough? Why can I not leave the past in the past?
If I could leave the past in the past, I don't think I would worry much about the future either.
Lord, help me today to live today.


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. . . and crossed of my To Do list.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Finished. . .
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Project of the Week
I have been wanting to do this project for months, but time has slipped by & life has become more busy. I finally started this project this week. I need to get these things done before the baby comes.
Here was my inspiration.
I started by taping the tree on the wall with painter's tape.
Hoping to totally finish it tomorrow.
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Friday, March 19, 2010
Picnic at the Beach
The weather was so gorgeous Friday, I couldn't resist! I took Jake on a surprise supper picnic at the beach. It was a little chilly right on the beach, but it was beautiful.
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
Didn't We Just Do This?
It's been 2 years, but it seems like just yesterday that Jake & I registered for our wedding. Friday night we registered for Baby Flaming at Target. Saturday we did Babies R Us.
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Monday, March 8, 2010
Baby Flaming's Quilt
Jake's mom made our baby a quilt. She asked me what colors & she went with it. We LOVE how it turned out. Now it's time to really start working on the nursery.
Notice the machine quilting - numbers & letters.
Close-up of the fabrics
The finished product - LOVE it!
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
Game Day
Jake had his first middle school baseball game today . . . a home opener too. We love baseball at our house (especially the MN Twins)!
Since it was game day, I had to wear my MN Twins shirt. (My Patriots MS baseball t-shirt from last year isn't fitting right now.) My sister, Lindsay, gave us a MN Twins shirt for the baby for Christmas. Can't wait to put it on our baby & watch some baseball, the THREE of us!
I am pretty sure this will be one of the last times that I wear my "normal" jeans. I guess that's pretty good since I'll be 24 weeks on Sunday! I have a BE BAND, which is awesome for being able to stretch clothes during the in-between stages of pregnancy.
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Webstore development for «Motor-Oil Volga» - the official partner
of MOTUL since 1990.
Motul is the world famous French company manufacturing and selling lubricants for vehicle engines and industrial needs.
Motor-Oil's webstore enables customers to purchase MOTUL products directly from the factory. Motor-Oil is the official distributor of MOTUL in Samara, Orenburg, Ulyanovsk & Penza regions and the Republic of Mordovia.
The catalog exceeds 1000 items, which are always in stock and available to order.
High-quality products certified by EU authorities and direct supply from the factory manufacturer guarantee the best prices and the highest customer satisfaction.


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Handmade sterling silver washer personalised around the outside in my Love Letter style font and a pretty puffed star charm.
I hand make the washer myself so larger ones can be made if you need to fit longer personalisation please get in touch for a price. Necklace comes on an 18″ chain.
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text: I photographed Frederike and Jaap's wedding in South Africa several years ago and we've stayed in touch ever since. They live in The Hague, Netherlands, so when Frederike saw on facebook that I'd be in Europe for the summer, she mailed me and asked if I'd be keen to do a maternity shoot for them. And I was! Jaap fetched me in Amsterdam and we drove through to the The Hague. The 3 of us spent the day together, and it's probably my most chilled day of shooting….I shot a bit….we had a drink….shot a bit more…went for dinner. I wanted the shoot to be really special to them, so we headed off to some of their favourite spots….the forest…the sand dunes and finally the beach. We had perfect weather and all the elements were in our favour. Their baby is due in a few weeks, and I'm really hoping they will come to South Africa again so I can meet her! Thanks Frederike and Jaap for a really fun day….so good to laugh so much and see you both again!


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Fax number: 03 8691 1311
Postal Address: 4/53 Cherry Street, Werribee, 3030.
Fax number: 03 8691 1311
Postal Address: 4/53 Cherry Street, Werribee, 3030.
Jim's Conveyancing Werribee services include conveyancing for buying and selling property, pre purchase contract advice, contract negotiations, title transfers between relatives, sale or purchase of a business, preparation of section 32 documents, subdivision lodgments and off-the-plan sales
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Conveyance is defined as moving something or someone from one place to another, while conveyancing is the branch of law, or act specifically concerned with the transfer of property. The section of Australian law under which this area falls is called Section 32 of the Sale of Land Act.
Under this Act, a vendor is required by law to provide all pertinent information on the property to the intended purchaser before the contract of sale is signed. Jim's Conveyancing has been a reliable and trusted source of conveyancing services in Werribee, as well as other areas in Australia for over 25 years.
Our conveyance services are run by qualified, independent franchise holders who are registered lawyers, or licensed conveyancers.
Buying a property is a complex affair for not only first time home buyers, developers, or investors, but experienced buyers and sellers as well. Having expert help ensures that the process is not just clear, but that it also runs smoothly.
We at Jim's Conveyance realise how difficult the process is for most people to navigate, even with the government supplied DIY Section 32 kits. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, having our expertise to guide you will result in a successful and worry-free transfer.
For towns and suburbs in Werribee, our conveyancer Melanie Mathews will be happy to avail to you her outstanding conveyancing services. She competently handles all suburbs of Victoria and Melbourne. As a resident of Werribee, she brings not only her technical expertise and the support of Jim's Conveyancing team to the table but her local knowledge of the ground.
As a franchisee, Melanie enjoys the strong support network that Jim's Conveyancing affords her. She loves being self-employed which, in addition to the hands-on experience it affords her, gives her the opportunity to schedule her work hours to suit her clients and herself.
The conveyance services Melanie brings to you are:
Contracting Melanie, who is a highly experienced conveyancer at the beginning of a property sale or buying process, will not only guarantee that you are properly guided through each step, but she will also provide caring services to ensure that:
Although there are many property auctions to take advantage of in Werribee, most properties are sold privately. Jim's Conveyancing services are available at reasonable cost for all your conveyancing needs in Melbourne, and Victoria suburbs and regional towns.
Jim's Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Werribee, all towns and suburbs in Melbourne and Victoria including:
No matter what side of the property sale or acquisition process you are on, each and every customer will have different criteria that they want to meet. For some, that means finding the most reputable provider of conveyancing in Werribee, whereas, for others, it means securing a professional that offers a low rate that fits within their budget. One thing that all parties can agree on is that what they actually want is a job done competently that delivers the end result that they hope for.
At Jim's Conveyancing, we endeavour to afford each of our clients with wealth and depth of knowledge and expertise that will stand them in good stead throughout the process and long thereafter. Our professional and friendly approach consistently makes us the go-to team of choice for countless Australians just like you every year.
While cost and reputation are everything, our customers know that in dealing with us they are able to achieve the best of both worlds scenario. We don't compromise the quality of our efforts in any way by pricing our services in a manner that is affordable to more of those within our area, and our experience should not be overlooked based on this fact alone. We believe in fair pricing for professional service.
>Here at Jim's Conveyancing, we like to put the minds of our clients at ease as early as possible. Our duty is to serve you and ensure that you receive absolute attention to detail from the get-go. The difference between the services that we provide and what you could expect to find from cheaper providers is in detail.
Nobody wants to waste time going over and back on details that should have been nipped in the bud by their conveyancer, and Werribee customers surely do not want to learn about the risks that applied, such as penalties for failure to make payments on time, after the fact.
A true professional will go through all pertinent details and information with their client before they ever put pen to paper and sign a contract. This sale or acquisition will have an undeniable impact on your life from this point forward and so we want you to know exactly where you stand and what you are agreeing to before you take the decision to close the deal.
There are plenty of rules that apply across different states and so you need the advice of a professional that understands the local market and has a firm knowledge of the prevailing laws and requirements.
For example, in Victoria, a cooling period of three clear business days applies after the written offer is made. Uninformed buyers may not be aware of the fact that the three days apply from the date of the offer, and not from the date on which the vendor accepts that offer. This is just one small thing that trips up many people as a result of poor conveyancing services in Werribee.
The criteria that all those engaging in the acquisition or disposal of property need to consider should, therefore, extend to the inherent value that is implied by the track record of a business brand as well as the price that it is offered for.
At Jim's Conveyancing, we deliver on all fronts and have taken extensive measures to ensure that those that need conveyancing services in Werribee have a tried, tested and trusted professional that is ready to serve their needs and deliver results that exceed expectations.
Please contact Melanie to find out how we can be of service to you. Melanie Matthews, Tel. 131546, fax number: 03 8691 1311, Postal Address: 4/53 Cherry Street, Werribee, 3030. You may also request a quote online.
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Melanie Matthews is the franchisee for Jim's Conveyancing Werribee. Melanie loves to travel, both internationally and interstate. She enjoys reading and ice skating, and watching her daughter participate in ice skating competitions and netball. Melanie also enjoys volunteering at her daughter's school and at church. This year Melanie is wanting to become involved with the Make a Wish Foundation.
Melanie lives in the suburb of Werribee but she is based in both Werribee and Melbourne. Melanie enjoys giving her clients pre purchase advice prior to signing to ensure they are best protected and aware of their obligations.
Melanie chose to become a Jim's Conveyancing franchisee, as she loves property. Melanie wants to offer a quality conveyancing service to members of her local community, to assist them when purchasing or selling a home. Being a franchisee appeals to Melanie as Jim's Conveyancing have a strong support network, offers the ability to be self-employed, hands on in operating her conveyancing franchise and opportunity to work flexible hours, an advantage for both herself and her busy clients.
Jim's Conveyancing Werribee mostly service Werribee and its surrounding suburbs but Melanie handles conveyancing for all suburbs of Melbourne and Victoria.
In Werribee most properties are sold by private sale although there are still many auctions.
Jim's Conveyancing Werribee provides conveyancing services in all towns and suburbs in Melbourne and Victoria including: Werribee, Werribee South, Wyndham Vale, Melton, Caroline Springs, Sunshine, Point Cook and Sanctuary Lakes, Cocoroc and Little River. We also service all regional towns in Victoria.


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Most Six Flags guests behave. A few complain. They take issue with the prizes, the rules or the foul line. As best we try to head off disagreements, some people are born disagreeable. Usually I can kick disputes up to a foreperson or even a supervisor. But even if we're in the right on the rules, the guest will often prevail out of the need for good PR. More than a few Games workers catch onto this and bring it up at a staff meeting.
"We know," a supervisor says. "But now that Time Warner owns us, they're really stressing guest service."
"So let's just get rid of the foul lines," I remark. "Because obviously they don't mean anything."
The foul lines stay. But we can't call a foul on a the problem guests unless they get flagged for unnecessary roughness.
One night around closing time, a stand worker in Britannia is giving a refund to a guest who had run into a machine malfunction. Another man walks over and snatches the money. Naturally that starts a ruckus. The second man gives back the money, but then a third man runs over, shouting "That's my money!" Fists fly into a three-man battle royale.
Soon the area is crawling with Security officers. They're still there a half-hour later when I go back to close up and count my till. An Eureka, Missouri police officer steps in takes a statement from the girl running the stand. It doesn't look like anybody is seriously hurt. At least I don't see any blood.
Sometimes fights break out at the basketball tosses. People make side bets on whether they'll hit a three-pointer from half-court or beyond. Some people try to shoplift, forgetting they're in a controlled area that can be closed down. It's like trying to rob a casino.
When the video arcades fill up, we send up the most irascible personality types to police the crowds -- which mostly means keeping girls and boys from hanging over each other and breaking up shoving matches. I once ask why everybody else seems to be working an arcade shift. A forewoman tells me it's because they need nasty, mean and tough people... and I'm not any of those. I don't know whether to be insulted or flattered.


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The Daily Escape:
Milford Sound, New Zealand – photo via The Travel Guys
You know leadership when you see it. In the US, we are chronically short of inspiring leaders. But there is a great model of leadership on view in New Zealand, their Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Now 38, she was the world's youngest female head of government, when she took office at age 37.
We've seen her response to the Mosque killings. In lieu of texting thoughts and prayers, she donned a black head scarf and led a group of politicians to visit victims' families. She went to a high school that had lost two students in the attack, and told the children they need to fight prejudice:
"Let New Zealand be a place where there is no tolerance for racism….That's something we can all do."
She announced a ban on military-style assault rifles and ammunition on Thursday. She has hammered social media companies for allowing and amplifying extremism. Ardern has called capitalism a "blatant failure" due to the extent of homelessness in New Zealand.
She has spent her political capital to unite her country, not to divide it.
None of those things could have been accomplished by Trump. And none will ever be accomplished by him. He's too politically and ideologically conflicted to give a full-throated denouncement of extremism from the right.
He doesn't have the empathy to sit with relatives of the dead and comfort them. He's not capable of leading us through a teachable moment. He can't move our government to action, except to pass unnecessary tax cuts and hire right-wing Supreme Court Justices. He can't be a role model for any positive behaviors, and is a terrible communicator to the general public.
So, look clearly at America's politicians, and find someone who has the ability to lead like Ms. Ardern. Wrongo doubts that you will find many. Ms. Ardern is a politician not a saint, but her actions prove that politicians exist who can be effective thought and cultural leaders.
Remember that she's just 38 years old!
Does this imply we shouldn't be thinking that America necessarily needs an older politician driving the bus of state?
By the time you're reading this, you'll already know that the Mueller Report has been submitted to the Attorney General. Where we go from here depends to a great extent on the leadership of the Attorney General, the House and Senate, and the president.
Sadly, there's no Jacinda Ardern in sight.
Time to unplug and get as soothed as we can under the current circumstances. Start by brewing up some Eaagads Estate Kenyan small batch coffee ($19/12oz.) from Austin Texas's Greater Goods Coffee. The roaster says it pairs well with blackberry scones and citrus fruit.
Now, get to your favorite chair, put on your headphones and listen to Roxane Elfasci play "Clair de Lune" by Claude Debussy, on guitar. This 2016 live performance was in Paris. "Clair de Lune" is the third movement of "Suite Bergamasque" by Claude Debussy, from a poem by Paul Verlaine. It was written for piano, and here it is arranged for guitar by James Edwards. This is a wonderful performance of a well-known piece which is incredibly difficult to play on solo guitar:
Those who read the Wrongologist in email can view the video here.


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My horoscope tells me that I am a project gypsy – moving from one project to the next. How did they know?
I have been enjoying a revisit to black and white photography- but this time with digital technology. Twenty years ago, I created black and white photos under a red light and trays of chemicals. I love the magic moment when an image appears on paper- but I don't miss the smelly chemicals.
There's always creative work for a Project Gypsy.
– black and white photography, paintings inspired by my digital art, abstract painting, urban digital art, drawing and Haiku poems.
Three steps forward-
two steps back.
Spiderwebs at my feet.


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Identifying A Plumber
A plumbing job involves laying pipes that are used for different purposes such as supplying water from the water company to your home before providing the same water to the shower and toilet as well as pipes for removing sewage from the kitchen to the sewer outside. When your house has been constructed to completion; you should go out and look for the right plumber who will be available for installation of different pipes and plumbing items that can facilitate the supply of clean water to the house as well as a system for removing waste materials.
There are different duties that will be carried out by the plumber you hire to come and perform his work at your place. First, he will look at the place and study the drainage systems before coming up with a clear plan that shows where different pipes and plumbing items such as sinks and sewer systems will be constructed so that there are safety measures observed. Secondly, a plumber will come to your home and follow the plan developed earlier to ensure that the right facilities such as pipes and tanks are installed before connecting the supply pipes to the water company which will be controlling water coming to your place.
In case you moved into a home whose piping work has already been done and water comes in, you can also get a plumber who will be responsible for maintaining such systems so that they operate to the expected level while the problematic parts can be repaired early. When you realize that some of the water systems installed in the house are leaking or when the sewer pipes have clogged due to solid material being passed there, you will have the need to find a suitable plumber who will be ready to come and renovate the relevant parts.
There are things that should be prioritized during your search for a plumber who will help you when it comes to installing, maintaining and repairing damaged water and sewage systems in your house. First, you should go for a reputable plumber who has been working for the local people and installing the best water and sewer systems for them because you will be sure of getting similar facilities in your home.
Secondly, you should hire the plumber who is ready to offer plumbing services even on odd days when other plumbers are not working because it is possible to be in need of emergency repairs to damaged parts such as the sewage system which requires immediate presence of the plumber. Lastly, you should identify a trustworthy plumber who will carry out the expected tasks without going around the house to see things that he is not supposed to see.
Overwhelmed by the Complexity of Plumbing? This May Help


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