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Live chickens
Filet Mignon
2006/10/08 21:50:06
I remember as a child going to some place in Brooklyn with my grandmother where they kept live chickens in cages or wooden boxes and you could pick one, they'd kill it (wring the neck?) and you'd take it home. I think there may be still some in Chinatown. Who knows where else these places exist?
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RE: Live chickens
2006/10/08 21:58:13
i don't remember chickens, but i certainly remember doing that with live rabbits.
in parts of little italy in philly, people still do that.
Filet Mignon
RE: Live chickens
2006/10/09 05:15:28
It's fairly common here in the Chinatown section of Boston. They use to keep them in crates on the sidewalk but somebody or some group complained now they are in a back room or the basement. They have live ducks also. Chow Jim
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RE: Live chickens
2006/10/09 09:28:01
Providence RI in Little Italy has such places. Also my farm.
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" Brand: Vileda / Type: Mop / Category: Cleaning Products & Utensils > Bucket, Broom, Brush etc. "
* Prices may differ from that shown
Whilst hardly the most exciting thing in the world to write a review on but given the fact that I recently forked out £7.99 on the subject of this review, a Vileda super mop, and failed to work out how it justified both its name and outrageous price tag I thought I'd take this opportunity to share my experiences and thoughts with others.
In the last 12 months I've moved home twice, the first time was stressful enough but in the end I got myself sorted out and eventually decided that I wanted the floors carpeting throughout that home so I had no need for a mop as my vaccuum cleaner coped with everyday bits and dust that needed picking up. I lasted 9 months there before deciding that it wasn't the place I wanted to be and ended up moving again, glutton for punishment springs to mind given the fact that my new place needed work doing in every single room to make it habitable for me but I cracked on with what needed doing and am now finally settled. In this, my current home I decided that laminate flooring would be better for both me and my pet dog so arranged for that to be fitted and whilst delighted with the results they all needed a thorough clean to get rid of boot print marks, scuffs, bits and dust. Hence the need for a mop.
I could have bought a cheap £1.99 mop from Asda but decided that I should look for something a little better given the job I was expecting it to do so in the end I paid out nearly eight quid on the Vileda. Now, what makes this a super mop? Vileda says that because it's made from non-woven material like cotton it doesn't hold dirt and germs within its fibres and so is easy to wring out and dry. The blue strands that make up the mop head have tiny raised nodules that gently scrubs floors without damaging them and dirt is apparently a lot easier to shift. The mop head shouldn't lose any threads or unravel or so Vileda claims and compared to other mops available to buy this one should outshine them all. Except it doesn't. Not in my experience with it anyway as all it ended up doing for me was shifting the dirt from one place to another rather than trapping it as it claims to do. Admittedly the handle that comes attached to the mop head is of good quality and is adjustable but it's the business end that is the most important thing when it comes to a mop (i.e the mop head itself) and this one failed to deliver for me.
Anyone who has laminate flooring should know that it's not a good idea to get it too wet as otherwise it can warp and water can seep into the joins, using this mop as dry as I possibly could only ended up frustrating me as I could see that it was simply pushing the dirt from one place to another. Even letting the mop head get a little wetter than I should have done didn't help matters as it still failed to shift the scuff marks that were dotted around the floors and I bemoaned and grumbled about its inefficiency whilst silently seething about paying a stupid amount of money for it in the first place . In the end I abandoned this as a bad job and bought a sponge-headed system which thankfully worked as I wanted it to and my floors finally looked how I wanted them to look.
Perhaps I expected too much from the Vileda, it may be better suited to lino or tiled floors?, I can't say for certain as mine ended up in the bin and once I'd had use out of its replacement I ended up buying a cheap cotton headed mop instead and that, ironically enough, keeps my floors clean even if it does lose the odd fibre or two every now and again. "Super" wouldn't be something I'd describe this as being other than a super waste of money so it should come as no surprise to read that from me the Vileda super mop gets a pitiful 1 star rating along with a strong warning not to buy.
Thanks for reading my review.
I have wooden floors throughout the down stairs and laminate upstairs as most will be aware you do not want to over wet these types of floors as it can cause damage.
I purchased the vileda super mop on my sister-in-laws recommendation and as she is a domestic goddess I had high hopes that this would turn me into one to!
Technical bit
The supermop the handle of the mop can be adjusted in height allowing for safe comfortable mopping by different sized people or in our house for my daughter to help!
The mop head itself is machine washable, it is very easy to change the heads due to the pop in system they are super absorbent with pick up pockets and have antibacterial properties.
Cost and Stockist
The vileda mops do seem to be pricier than other options which initially put me off however after various mops breaking or the heads shredding bits all over the place I have to say the Vileda is worth every penny it doesn't shred and thanks to the slightly raised bits it works incredibly well. I originally purchased mine in Tesco but have seen them in all major supermarkets as well as hardware stores and prices do vary I originally paid £15 for my mop, bucket and spare mop head this was about 5 years ago and bucket looks like new mop handle is slightly rusty at the bottom from being bashed into corners but still works! The cost is still about £8 for the mop and £12 for the bucket but there are often deals to be had the major supermarkets seem to regularly have this on offer.
I mentioned that I have wooden floors and that you should not get totally saturated this mop is excellent for this usage as you can wring out with the bucket as much or as little water as you want also because of the design this mop is very easy to slide under furniture and it really gets into corners well. I also mentioned that my daughter likes to help and this mop can be shortened to the perfect height for her and much more useful than a toy mop!
Well I am sure you have figured that I am very impressed with this mop and I would not hesitate to recommend this mop it is an excellent cleaner it is adjustable in height making it the perfect sized mop and makes my life easier as I can do the mopping without suffering to much back pain I would never change from vileda and as the saying goes you get what you pay for.
The recent unexpected snowfalls have been tons of fun for my children. Extra days off school have been spent sledging in the fields, building snowmen in the garden and traipsing through the house in wet wellies. The dog is having a fabulous time playing fetch with snowballs but wet paws mean pools of melting snow everywhere. I've ended up doing far more housework than normal just to keep the mess to a minimum.
My most used household implement of the moment is an archaic Vileda Super Mop. I purchased it shortly after buying the house suckered by a promotion which meant I got a free mop bucket making it cheaper than the supermarket version. Buying the mop on its own will now set you back anything up to £10.
Just to complicate matters there are currently three versions. The "professional" range, a screw thread head and a quick release mop head for easy changing. I have the misfortune of owning the screw thread version for which purchasing a replacement head is not particularly easy, in fact sourcing a supplier of rocking horse manure would be a simpler task.
I'm not entirely sure what Vileda consider to be particularly special about this mop to endow it with the moniker "super" its just a mop, and not a particularly good one at that.
Unlike other mops the Vileada Super Mop comes with a space saving handle which you twist out to use and twist back in to put away, this results in a weak spot in the centre of the mop which bends as you use it to mop the floor and in a short space of time the bend becomes pronounced enough that you can't return the mop to its compact form for storage.
The mop has a diamond shaped head which enables you to get further into corners and small openings but you still can't quite get right into the very corners. The mop head also comes with a two part absorbent fabric strip with an area for scrubbing. This quickly wears off.
The mop now makes a metallic rattling noise as bits have broken off inside the mop handle with use. The head needs replacement but thanks to a design change its not compatible with the replacement heads currently available which is most annoying.
Apparently I can purchase a replacement Vileda mop handle from Tesco with two mop heads and a bucket and a broom and they'll even throw in a dustpan and brush for a mere £22. I think not.
The name has been changed to SuperMocia making it sound more like a cappuccino than a household implement but I won't be rushing to buy another one when I can buy Tesco own branded mop for £3.99.
I have tried all sorts of mops since we decided to give up on carpets and go with a mix of tiled, wooden and laminate floors and so when my latest spray and wipe mop broke, I thought I would give a big name a try.
So I bought the Vileda supermop which a flat type of sponge that you wring out by sliding the handle up which folds the sponge and squeezes.
You need a mop bucket or sink of solution but then that is true with most mops (other than the spray and wipe ones) so not necessarily a disadvantage.
The sponge has a scouring section attached to the front edge of it to allow you to have a little scrub at really dirty bits. Although this does work, I usually find you still need to get down on your hands and knees for really tough spots - still it does lift off the majority without too much effort.
The flat sponge (as opposed to the mops that are made out of strips) means that the water doesn't spread around too much and it lifts off quite a lot of the excesss. This is particularly good for laminates which are prone to watermarking and if you use a spray solution rather than a mop, I've found that these come up really well.
On tiles and wood floors, I've been really satisfied with the performance. The flat edge means you can apply a reasonable amount of pressure to get off the grub and the squeezing action does remove most of the water.
All in all, it is a lot more pleasant to use than most of the mops I've tried, meaning that I don't tend to put off the floor washing quite so much. I think sometimes it is necessary to get on your hands and knees to do the edges of the room and just wipe over the skirting boards as this is a bit of a weaker area but, in general, I think it performs really well.
I bought this thinking it was a good name brand and so it must be a good mop!! I mean how excited can you get over a mop anyway and when I was looking among the meager choice in my local supermarket I decided on the vileda super mop!!It wasn't cheap by any means at £7.99 (for a mop!!)but I thought"well it should last a while",ha no chance.. When I got it home I thought great,I won't have to get on my hands and knee to wash the floor any more,,I got started straight away,I know I know, maybe I was a little keen to use it but with a new product aren't we all!! Even if it is only a mop,I don't get out much,lol!! The vileda is one of those new foam type mops which are a bit like a sponge on the end of a stick(you know what I mean)and when you want to wring them out you just push down on the handle and it expresses the excess water for you!!ha.. Well the floor wasn't exactly dirty when I started so when I'd given it the once over with this it seemed nice and clean.I must stress the word "seemed". I put it away and over the next few weeks or so (using the mop at least every other day remember!)I noticed the floor was looking really dindgy and I also noticed that where my skirting boards are the floor was disgustingly dirty!! Maybe I should have noticed before it got that bad but over the space of a few weeks you tend not to notice these things. So in conclusion I would not recommend these to anyone as mine ended up in the bin and I am back to good old fashioned hands and knee's till I find one that is a lot cheaper and works!! For all those who may be feeling sorry for me at having to get on my hands and knee's to wash the floor ;)' I thank you for you sympathy..I will find a decent mop one day I'm sure....If anyone has any suggestions I will be very grateful...


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For the past three years, Rollye Wiskerson has walked about two miles every day for his health.
But the 79-year-old calls the Vallejo streets he walks on "a hazard."
"(Drivers) don't seem to see you, even if you are in the crosswalk," Wiskerson said, "If I don't stop for them, I'd get hit."
Wiskerson said he has been nearly hit too many times.
Pedestrian hazards are not particular to Wiskerson's east Vallejo neighborhood. In the past few months, the city has seen a rash of traffic accidents that have left pedestrians killed or injured, including hit and runs. The victims were usually crossing the streets in crosswalks -- not jaywalking.
"We've been inundated with auto-pedestrian collisions," Vallejo traffic Officer George Simpson said.
The 14-year veteran Vallejo officer said he has not noticed any particular area more dangerous for pedestrians.
"We've seen it happening all over the place," Simpson said.
Since November, three pedestrians have been killed in crosswalks, two by hit-and-run drivers.
Clementina Funes, 88, was killed on Dec. 19, after a car struck her while she was in the crosswalk at Alameda and Virginia streets. The car fled the scene. Funes was taking her regular walk to a nearby convenience store at the time, a granddaughter said. About a month later, suspect Mark Reeves, 48, of Vallejo, turned himself in to police headquarters.
On Nov. 24, Marlyn Madison, 60, of Vallejo died where she was hit by a pickup truck while crossing Sonoma Boulevard at Winchester Street. The case is under investigation, and the truck driver, a 28-year-old Pittsburg man, was blood tested for any alcohol or drugs.
Less than a month later, on Dec. 22, a 64-year-old Vallejo resident Thomas Willey and his dog were struck and killed near Louisiana and Sutter streets in a hit and run. The investigation is ongoing, police said.
Two days after Willey, another man remains in critical condition after a car, believed to be in a "speed race" struck him in a crosswalk.
In addition to these major incidents, there also have been an unusually high number of accidents around town in which pedestrians have been injured.
Simpson said there are many contributing factors, including lack of attention from both drivers and pedestrians, distractions, drug or alcohol influence, and most often, speed.
"Speed is the No. 1 cause of collisions," Simpson said. "There's less reaction time for both (driver and pedestrian)."
Vallejo residents also voiced their concerns on the Times-Herald Facebook site when posed a question about pedestrian safety. Many voiced the view that the responsibility for these accidents rests with both the drivers and pedestrians.
A few also brought up faint crosswalk lines, which can be hard to see at night.
Vallejo city public works Director David Kleinschmidt said the crosswalks are repainted regularly. The city is divided into 18 district areas, and on a rotating basis, each district's pavement lines are repainted at least every five years, he said.
"We are doing it continuously... it's never finished," Kleinschmidt said.
All crosswalks are painted with the standard paint that contains reflective beads. Kleinschmidt said there is no plan to add reflective strips to crosswalks because that is outside standards set by the California Department of Transportation.
Kleinschmidt added that at several "midblock" crosswalks, the city has installed lighted crosswalks with flashing beacons embedded in the pavement, alerting drivers.
However, even more visible crosswalks will not solve the safety problem, Vallejo police's Simpson said.
"People should be more aware of their surroundings," Simpson said. "Two painted lines aren't going to protect you from a two-ton truck."
Simpson said pedestrians should take precautions such as wearing reflective or light-colored clothing, especially when walking after sundown.
Wiskerson said he does not go out when it's dark or foggy.
"I make sure that it's clear," the Vallejoan said.
Wiskerson uses a wooden walking cane on his daily walks, and says he takes extra precautions, including looking directly at drivers' eyes before crossing, or just making sure that the road is clear.
"You really have to jump out of their way sometimes, and I'm slow," Wiskerson said. "Sometimes I want to jam (the walking cane) in their cars."
After three years of near misses, Wiskerson said he's been thinking about complaining to the city about the issue.
"Enforce the rules! Give out citations!" Wiskerson said.
Simpson seconded that sentiment.
"Enforcement is the best way to do it," Simpson said. "It educates people, and deters them from breaking the law. And if they are caught, they will tell their friends about it."
He said Vallejo police once routinely enforced crosswalk laws, but ceased regular enforcement when city funding cuts led to staff reductions.
Police enforcement involves an officer in plain clothes walking in crosswalks and citing drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians.
The reduced number of officers in the department has not allowed the department to carry out such crackdowns, Simpson said. But that's going to change in the near future, he added.
"We are increasing enforcement overall," he added.
The police department is in the process of hiring new officers to increase the ranks to 98.
In the meantime, Simpson urges drivers and pedestrians to be more aware of their environment when using the streets.
Under the law, pedestrians have the right of way in crosswalks, and vehicles are required to slow down when approaching marked, or unmarked, crosswalks, to ensure pedestrian safety.
However the law does not exempt all pedestrians' behavior.
"No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard," according to California Vehicle Code section 21950.
Contact staff writer Irma Widjojo at (707)553-6835 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @IrmaVTH.


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WBEZ News
American Dream Deferred: The Newsroom 09/24
As part of our series looking at economic mobility in America, Front & Center recently visited a rally in Milwaukee for President Barack Obama.
The President addressed a crowd of thousands. He spoke about helping working class families by raising taxes for the wealthy and maintaining more jobs in the United States. Mr. Obama said that "in this country, hard work should pay off." He added that "everyone should get a shot."
Supporters of Republican nominee Mitt Romney said the message was empty rhetoric and expressed concern about the number of young Americans who are unemployed.
We asked those in attendance what they thought of the American Dream, and whether it's attainable.
In other news about climbing the economic ladder.
New York Times: Income Inequality and Educational Opportunity
"The United States is caught in a vicious cycle largely of its own making. Rising income inequality is breeding more inequality in educational opportunity, which results in greater inequality in educational attainment. That, in turn, undermines the intergenerational mobility upon which Americans have always prided themselves and perpetuates income inequality from generation to generation."
Associated Press: Census data show rising mobility, other social changes that suggest recovery
"There are signs that young adults have turned a corner," said Mark Mather, associate vice president at the Population Reference Bureau. "More young adults are staying in school, which will increase their potential earnings when the job market bounces back. It's going to take some time, but we should see more young adults entering the labor force, buying homes and starting families as economic conditions improve."
Voices for Illinois Children: Number of Illinois Children Living in Poverty Increases to 660,000
"Growing up in poverty can have serious and long-lasting effects on children's health, development, and overall well-being. The effects of poverty have a well-documented impact on young children's developing brains. And children who grow up in poverty are more likely to experience harmful levels of stress, more likely to struggle in school, and more likely to have behavioral, social, and emotional problems than their peers."
New York Times: Struggling Young Adults Are Question Mark for Campaigns
"At a recent jobs fair in Atlanta, Latasha Kelly, 22, said she was distressed by the hundreds of people who also came out. Ms. Kelly dropped out of college four years ago because she could not afford it. She has completed a city-sponsored job training program in customer service. If she is lucky, she says, she will find work at a store like Walmart."


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GC Raffles Backpacks at County Fair
Backpacks for Back to School will be raffled off at the Garrett College booth Monday through Saturday evening at 8 p.m. during the Garrett County Fair. Winners need not be present when names are announced on the loudspeaker. In the photo GC admissions staff members hold the backpacks which have gifts tucked inside. From left to right are admissions counselor Chrisi Mason, Director of Admissions Rachelle Davis, and admissions counselor Michelle Holler.


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On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 18:18, Dave Page <dpage(at)pgadmin(dot)org> wrote: > On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 2:55 PM, Magnus Hagander <magnus(at)hagander(dot)net> wrote: >> On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 14:55, Dave Page <dpage(at)pgadmin(dot)org> wrote: >>> Hi, >>> >>> The (large) patch at >>> http://developer.pgadmin.org/~dpage/embedded_images_infra-v8.diff >>> replaces all the XPM images in pgAdmin with PNG ones. This offers us >>> two major advantages: >>> >>> 1) XPM images aren't supported by many graphics tools, and almost >>> always require manual editing to fix the internal naming anyway. >>> >>> 2) XPM images don't support alpha transparency. >>> >>> The patch is a little complex, as it's not straightforward to embed >>> PNG images at build time. Here's what it does: >>> >>> - Adds a new project, png2c, on which the pgAdmin project is dependent. >>> - Adds a new build rule for .png files, which will cause them to be >>> pre-processed with png2c, to create .pngc files which are C source >>> code, containing the PNG data and some accessor functions and macros. >> >> Didn't we get rid of the beerware license in postgresql, to make >> corporate lawyers happy? Are you sure it's a good idea to introduce it >> to pgadmin here? > > I don't see why not. It doesn't *require* us to do anything. It just > says *if we think* it's worth it, we *can* buy him a beer. Yes. It was removed from postgresql because of potential concerns from *lawyers*. Don't expect them to be *logical*. Given that it seems fairly simple code, it might be worth doing a clean-room implementation. >>> - #include's the .pngc files in place of the XPMs. >>> - Updates the rest of the code to use the new accessor macros created >>> in the .pngc files: >>> >>> filename_png_img - represents a wxImage* >>> filename_png_bmp - represents a wxBitmap* >>> filename_png_ico - represents a wxIcon* >> >> Just to make it easier to browse and search, I'd use a prefix for that >> stuf.. E.g. img_filename_... So you can do a prefix search and find >> all references. Or maybe embed_filename_png_xyz. > > Maybe. I can't get that excited about it, as we've lived with _xpm for > the last 9 years. Fair enough. Though now is the time to change it, if ever. -- Magnus Hagander Me: http://www.hagander.net/ Work: http://www.redpill-linpro.com/
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Late last year the Kaltura HTML5 library switched from a quarterly release cycle with massive updates to more regular releases. We accomplished this transition by increasing efforts in automated testing, building a more modular framework for adding features, and making use of git branches. This has enabled us to have a much quicker turn around on bugs and new features. In this blog post I highlight some of the features we have added over the past few months and how they enable Kaltura players to stay in sync and benefit from the rapidly evolving HTML5 platform.
To help stay on-top of all the new features and bug fixes we have created a Release Notes page that tracks every feature, as it gets tagged, goes through QA and makes its way to production.
- True HTML5 Fullscreen, With the release of Firefox 10, Firefox has joined chrome and safari in supporting a native fullscreen api. Kaltura's rapid release cycle we can now enable true HTML5 fullscreen across the massive Kaltura player base. The latest release of Chrome, Firefox, and desktop Safair, can all play kaltura HTML5 video in fullscreen. Microsoft IE9, iPad iOS are continued to be supported by pseudo in-browser-window fullscreen. You can give a try on any kaltura player
- DoubleClick IMA3 plugin. Double Click has done a massive update to their DFP library and the kaltura html5 library has been updated to take advantage of this new api.
- kWidget.embed, unifies dynamic and in-page embed calls in a single api method across flash and html5. This will the basis of future unified embed code provided by the KMC. The main benefit is faster html5 performance since with kWidget embed won't need to wait for DOM ready before rendering the html5 player.
- On Page Plugins, kWidget.embed also gives us an opportunity to load any onPage javascript plugins before we inject the flash ( or html5 ) player into the page. This improves stability of flash javascript bindings and reduces race condition binding errors which we see with present flash onPage integrations. And finally kWidget offers several convenience functions making the onPage javascript api more scalable for use with multiple onPage plugins and javascript libraries. Features like anonymous ready function binding ( instead of a single global jsReadyCallback ) and binding namespaces with anonymous function listeners, all greatly improve the flexibility for writing scalable on page javascript services.
- Use HTML5 first ( when available ) LeadWithHTML5 flag now supports for leading with html5. This enables you to use html5 on all browsers that have support for html5 while falling back to flash for browsers such as IE8.
- Directly grab sources an simple stand alone example for grabbing media sources to work with other players or in native players.
- Native iOS app display inline support. This enabled in-app usage of the html5 library to work better on iPhones. This may really be a gravy train for app developers that want to monetize in-app html5 video with the full set of ad plugins used across desktop flash and html5 experiences in the Kaltura platform.
- Support for playing images, This was a long standing feature gap between flash and html5, it was complex to add because of the event playback model for iPad. In iOS you can't trigger video playback with javascript unless a user "clicked" in the page, so image support for html5 was complicated because it has to support proxying the initial click to capture the "play" request even if you lead with "playing" a bumper image. So now that we proxy play requests to a background video tag with an empty black video, once the image is done "playing" javascript can continue with content video playback.


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NLGenWeb Wills
Avalon South Region ~ St. John's District
St. John's - Will of James O'Neill (1910)Note: the surname O'Neill was transcribed exactly as it appeared throughout the will, (two l's and also with one l).
This will was read, recorded and transcribed by SUE O'NEILL, February 2001. While I have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there could be some typographical errors.
|Will of James O'Neill 1910
THIS IS THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT of me, James O'Neill, of St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland, Shoemaker. I revoke all former wills by me at any time made, and I appoint my brother Francis O'Neill, at present of Roxbury in the state of Massachusetts in the United States of America, to be the Executor of this my will. I give and bequeath to my said brother Francis O'Neill and my brother Charles O'Neill, of St. John's aforesaid, all my property of every kind soever of which I may die possessed, including in particular my share or interest in dwelling-house and premises on New Gower Street in St. John's aforesaid and in a piece or parcel of land on the Thorburn Turnpike Road, and also the insurance on my life under the policy which I hold in the Manufacturers' Life Insurance Company: TO HOLD the same unto my said brothers Francis and Charles in equal shares for their separate use.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto subscribed my hand at St. John's aforesaid this twenty-sixth day of April in the year of Our Lord One thousand Nine hundred and Ten.
(Signed) James O'Neil
SIGNED, PUBLISHED, and DECLARED by the testator as and for his last will and testament in presence of us, who at his request and in his presence (both being present at the same time) hereunto subscribe ourselves as witnesses attesting the due execution thereof:
M.J. Higgins
*Petition letter attached to will
THE PETITION of Francis P. O'Neil, of St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland, Baker, by his Solicitors Conroy & Higgins. HUMBLY SHEWETH that:
Your Petitioner, therefore, prays that this Honourable Court or Your Lordship may be pleased to grant to him Probate to the said last will and testament of the said deceased.
AND, as in duty bound, will every pray, etc. etc.
Connor Higgins
Probate granted to Francis P. O'Neil on the 22nd day of September A.D. 1916
© 2001 Sue O'Neill and NL GenWeb


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To remove a brick fireplace face and replace it with stone is basically a dismantling and rebuilding project. The replacement stone can cover any portion of the mantel area or extended to the ceiling and along the wall. The fireplace trimmed with a wood mantel or decorative stone can be made into the focal point of the room.
Things You'll Need
- Hammer
- Crow bar
- Stone chisel
- Mason's trowel
- Level
- Drop cloth
- Mortar mix
- Stone
Spread a drop cloth around the front area of the fireplace to catch debris as it is removed.
Remove any molding or mantel pieces that are in front of the brick. Use the hammer, chisel and/or crow bar to remove the bricks one or two at a time and one row at a time. Avoid allowing the bricks to fall off and damage the floor or hearth area. Clean the area of all debris after all of the bricks are removed.
Follow directions on the mortar mix bags to prepare a substantial amount of mortar. Use the trowel to spread a layer of mortar on the area where you plan to place the stone. Start on the bottom of the wall or hearth area and lay each stone in place, working your way up one row at a time. Use the trowel to put mortar in between each stone. Stones that are evenly cut with straight edges should be placed perfectly level. Uneven stones that have natural shapes should be laid in the motor so that they fit evenly into the irregular shapes. Break the stones if necessary to make them the shapes you need to match the adjoining stone edge. Keep the mortar spaces between the stones as close to the same width as possible throughout the project.
Embed a mantel into the stone with mortar as you lay the stones. Use a level to set the mantel perfectly level into the stone. Adjust the mortar surrounding the mantel if necessary to make it level.
Use a wet rag to thoroughly clean off any mortar mix that gets on the front of the stones, mantel, walls or floor area. Do not let the mortar dry before removing it.
Tips & Warnings
- Follow directions on the mortar mix bags to determine how to mix and the amounts to mix for each batch that is used. Mix all of the mortar exactly the same way throughout the project. If different batches are used they could be different colors or shades if not mixed the same each time. Determine the amount of stone needed based on the type you use and the area you plan to cover.
- Always take safety precautions and wear proper safety equipment while using hand tools.
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- Photo Credit greenbroke: Flickr.com
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If you are into playing and enjoying sports, love hiking or just like to remain active, chances are you`ve heard of and probably haven a sip or two of Gatorade, a drink that provides you witha solid energy boost and a mouthful of taste and new spirit! Common for all Gatorades, they give you new energy after having worked your body hard, and all though I did struggle to enjoy the taste of this version, there`s no doubt that this is a great energy boost!
I only drink Gatorade when my energy storage is very low and I need a quick boost, then this drink is superb! You feel immediately refreshed and filled with new strength, and this is a drink I rely upon when hiking in the mountains or going for a long trip on my bicycle... There is however one slight problem with the Gatorade drink, being that I find the taste of them very, very sweet, sometimes on the verge of sickening... I have noticed that I can`t think about drinking this during a regular day, but when I have been working out and I`m tired and thirsty, then I gulp it down like crazy! The taste is very sweet and still refreshing, so for my part I never drink it together with my dinner, to say it like that...
Some hate this drink, others can`t get enough! Whatever your opinion, Gatorade is a reknown and praised energy drink, certain to boost your spirit and energy when you need it the most!
When walking in the midst of rain falling down your neck or surrounded by wind so strong that you fear you`ll blow away, it`s of crucial importance to wear clothes that keep you warm and dry, and for me, the Berghaus jacket as seen on the picture above has done so perfectly, to this day my faithful companion when I feel like leaving the noises of the city and take a hike up some wild mountains or into the deep and wonderful forests...
This is a goretex fabric jacket, a jacket purposed for all variations of weather, as it breaths so well that you can absolutely wear it during warm and sunny weather, yet also keeping you warm and dry under more extreme and demanding weather conditions, as this jacket repels of water and wind without effort, which is the main reason why I bought this jacket. The design and straps of the jacket allows you to adjust the jacket to fit your body shape, whether you want it to hang loosely around your body or have a tighter fit, this securing warmth and protection from wind. The jacket did cost quite a lot, I believe I paid 119.99 for it, but it has without question been worth the money, I would do it again in a heartbeat! The jacket feels very light and comfortable on the body, and its design allows you to wear a lot of warm clothes underneath, a must if using the jacket during the coldest of winter.
The jacket has several handy pockets, allowing you to carry with maps, GPS and such, and the shape of the jacket can be adjusted to fit any bodyshape, tall or not...
This is a very good jacket to use during hiking or just a day outside, it offers the best of quality and will keep you warm, dry and very comfortable during all weather conditions. Five star, no doubt!
I bought this jar opener after having injured my arm some while ago, and not having the capacity or strength to open jars by my own, this very useful gadget helped me a lot, as a lot of food come in jars these days! I spent almost 20 pounds on this gadget, which is quite a lot, but then again it`s a great gadget, and I have now passed it on to my grandmother, she finding it very useful and helpful as well!
Two AA batteries is necessary in order to give live to this can opener, and when ready for use, it`s very easy to use and the process goes quickly and without strain for the arms or wrists. It opens any lid in no time, even the most difficult and stubborn ones, so I do think this is a gadget that should be owned by every household, as the need for it is present in most homes! When turned on, it makes very little noise, and the batteries in the device is very long lasting and won`t need replacing every other day.
This is a original, well functioning and good idea, working perfectly for its purpose! If you have problems with your hands or wrists, I strongly recommend you invest in this product, this a great addition to all kitchens!
I am no Roald Amundsen of nature, but I do enjoy spending time outside, and take great effort in using equipment that allows me to enjoy the nature while comfortable, with that meaning warm and dry, and hopefully with feet lasting for another day of walking... I bought this tent for a rather insane cost, 220.00 a lot to pay for a tent, but this is however very high quality, suitable for camping and hiking during the most challenging weather conditions and surroundings.
What I first noticed when asking a buddy of mine for help to set it up, was the fact that it`s quite heavy, therefore you will need to be two or three people when putting it together and setting it up, because all though not difficult to erect, the tent is heavy, and you will need several hands to do the work. When cooperating to set up the tent, this took us about 15 minutes, which isn`t at all bad, as I have owned tents that it took ages to set up, and it was difficult as well! This tent comes in a solid canvas bag, making it easy to transport and store when not in use, and together, the collective weight stops at a little over 19 kilo, undoubtedly a lot, making it a tent you use when wanting the very best there is, under conditions that demands the best.
This is a tent for amateurs as well as professionals, and this tent does a remarkable job of keeping out wind and rain, it remains of good temperature even in very cold weather, and not once has it leaked! This tent is so impressive that it even comes with a door mat, which I found funny at first, but now I can see how useful that is! During summer warmth, the tent allows for good ventilation and air, and come autumn, the tent remains very warm and comfortable on the inside. The material is very solid and can take a lot of strain, and having used it for a long time now, it`s very long lasting and durable for sure!
If you are looking for perhaps one of the best tents there is, I would say this could be it, and all though the price tag could have most people pass out, it really is a superb tent in all ways, keeping me and my friends very comfortable when out in the wild forces of nature!
As you probably can figure if having read my previous review, I really enjoy products from the Timberland brand, finding it to be worthy of my trust and therefore my money. When looking for a carrying case for my documents, small books and notebooks, I chose this one, because the quality appeared very good and the design appealed to me, if not the price of it...
This is a carrying case that offers a lot of room, and I mean a lot! I can easily fit my computer, several documents, mp-3 player, wallet, mobile phone and other gadgets in this case, and this wouldn`t be possible to carry if the fabric had not been very solid, the fabric comes off as very solid and able to take a lot of weight and strain, on top of that also being water proof, which was an important criteria for me to buy it...
The padding is very thick and provides a comfortable sollution, as well as the shoulder strap bein very thick and wide, not causing any discomfort on the neck or shoulder. This is a product that costs quite a lot, and I paid 66.99 for it, however thinking it worth the price, as this is a dependable and good quality carrying case that I can use for a lot of different equipment and occasions. I have yet to experience any difficulty or discomfort when using it, and being a big fan of the Timberland brand, recommending this product comes easy!
This carrying case can be bought at several internet stores and stores in general, such as amazon and Debenhams. A really good quality carrying case!
The Timberland Sunrise Pass is a pair of extremely comfortable and supporting hiking shoes for men, however there are also similar models for women. I purchased these shoes ahead of a four week hiking trip at the boarder of Sweden and Norway, and these shoes dealt with a lot of water, wind and some light snowfall, keeping my feet warm and very comfortable, I didn`t get so much as a blister! I barely remember having paid quite a lot for this pair, 104.99 pounds a high price, but this is on the other hand very good quality, certain to last you for several years and a lot of use!
Seeing as I often walk in very uneven and demanding conditions, forest as mountain and stone, I needed a stable and sturdy shoe with a solid and thick outsole, gripping well on slippery rocks and other demanding conditions. I am very pleased to have experienced these shoes as very reliable and comfortable, I feel safe and steady when walking in them , as their grip is solid and firm and they otherwise feel very comfortable and supporting on the foot... These shoes are water proof, and they keep your feet warm for several hours during cold weather conditions, all though I do recommend having enough room in the shoe for thick woolen socks.
I have had problems in the past with my ankles being fragile for injury, but after switching to these hiking shoes, I have experienced no discomfort or injury at all, they do a solid job protecting my feet when I am focused upon the nature surrounding me... The design of these shoes are very traditional and natural, the shape of them created in order to give the best possible support to your foot.
These hiking shoes from Timberland are of superb quality, they support the feet well and are very comfortable to wear. Five stars without question.
Having completely drawn out all the negative factors of my other handheld GPS in the previous review, perhaps it`s time for me to take a more positive path and inform you that this handheld GPS system from Garmin, a newer model and better in every way, is a very trust worthy and dependable companion during hikes in mountain terrain and on any outdoor trip, and all though this higher quality naturally comes with a higher price, I would definately recommend this GPS as a really good product to make use of if planning on moving up into the mounttains and explore the magnificent nature, either in the U.K or the amazing Nordic mountain chains...
This handheld GPS is very touch and can take a lot of strain and extreme weather, I have used this device during extremely bad weather, both wind, rain and even snowfall... When having read the instructions and gotten a hang of using the device, it all appears logical and easy, however, it might take a while to learn all the information, buttons and manners on how to make this GPS function to its potential... You can use this device for any type of use, whether you enjoy going high up into the mountains or taking your bicycle onto the long road, this is a great helper in any case! That said, this is a device that will cost you rather a lot, as I paid 133.55 for the GPS and then adding to this the maps costing 99.99. This means that this isn`t a product you purchase unless you really have the need for it, and if you do, I would really recommend this model from Garmin. My Garmin works with a 2 GB card, allowing me to download lots of maps and software, which my elder model wouldn`t allow me... The accuracy and information of this device is splendid, I trust it completely to guide me from where I`m at to where I`m going...
Apart from the extremely high price, this product is flawless in my eyes, and I do recommend it to everyone wanting a handheld GPS to help them find their way in mountains as well as forests!
Sometimes, one certainly benefits from spending a bit more money on a product, going for the more expensive model of a product... This Garmin e Trex was purchased for only 70 pounds, and all though the cost is reason enough to be pleased, the quality of this Garmin product fails miserably in impressing me and doing its job as it should!
It almost surprises me that you can buy this GPS device today, as it reminds me of the technology you would find several years, as it certainly seems as though this product has failed to keep up with modern technology available today. I know for sure that there are more pricy, yet much better models of this handheld GPS device, and I recommend you to spend some extra money on good quality, as this one turned out to be far out in every way! Pretty much everything about this GPS is a real disappointment, from the very poor reception, there`s practically no chance of receiving a proper signal, to the fact that you can`t plug it into an USB withoug buying an adaptor first... However, what disappointed me the most, was how low on accuracy and the poor level of trust this GPS delivers, I simply don`t dare trust its information, as it at most times has turned out to be completely off with its information! When on top of all other misery, the memory capacity of this GPS being so little as 128 k, I cannot think of any reason why this would be a buy worth recommending! It`s fairly easy to use, but seeing as the presented information fails miserably in its accuracy, this GPS is anything but worth the money, and I do strongly recommend you spend a bit more and receive a higher quality product, because the technology exists, just not in this one!
I bought this wireless bicycle computer not long ago, as I wanted to get more serious about my cycling, having gone for years without using my bicycle whatsoever, but recently experiencing how fun it actually is, not to mention a great way to get some much needed exercise on my part! This is a computer that allows you to keep track of how fast you`re going and to take notice of your progress from day to day, and it also keeps you informed on the distance you have put behind you, urging you to keep going and get better with every passing week!
I was a bit nervous to see if this bicycle computer would manage the sometimes extreme weather I cycle in, as rain nor wind can stop me from getting on my bicycle now! It hasn`t shown any signs of having problems dealing with rain or wind, and to date, it works just as good as the day I bought it... Both the screen and the numbers on it are quite big, so it`s very easy to notice the information presented, this information very useful when wanting to improve my pace and distance when cycling for exercise...
This is a great gadget and piece of technology that allows you to keep track of your progress on the bicycle, and as it functions well and without any difficulty, I recommend it with ease!
I will admit to feeling somewhat like a fool when wearing these sandals, but for when I`m doing some cleaning or just hanging out at home, these sandals are great, as they have done wonders for my balance, feet and overall fitness! These are sandals created to work the muscles of your feet, and they certainly have done so for me!
When you get use to wearing them, and that will take you some time, these sandals are extremely comfortable to wear, they support the feet and ankles excellent and build around the foot in a very solid and supporting way, as you can adjust these sandals to fit your foot perfectly, these sandals by the way suitable for both men and women to wear. Their design makes them look very modern and stylish, and if you get a hang of walking in them somewhat normally, you can absolutely use them when going shopping or going to the park during summer! Now, I have to say that these sandals are very fun to walk in, you can feel the exercise happening, but it doesn`t wear you out! But after having began using these, I have been awarded strongler muscles, with that my ankles looking better, and I have also lost four pounds! Therefore I would really recommend these sandals if you are looking to loose a bit of weight but don`t have the time or energy to go to the gym...
The only downside to these sandals are the very high price you pay for them, as I paid 130 pounds for them, however not regretting it, as they are made up out of excellent and long lasting quality, are comfortable and fun to wear and make me feel and look better by every day I use them!
They might look weird and you might look weird walking in them, but they are great for your feet and body!
We needed a reasonably priced vacuum cleaner for our joint office, and the choice landed on this one, a funky looking, yet not that good vacuum cleaner from Tesco... We paid only 22.99 for this vacuum cleaner, and it turned out to be anything but money well spent...
The first negative aspect that came to mind when trying this vacuum cleaner for the first time, was the insane ammount of noise it was able to create! I mean, we were kind of puzzled such a little thing could sound like the Armageddon heading our way... It does make a lot of noise, and all though I try to ignore it, that has proven to be impossible to manage! On the bright side, the cord for this vacuum is five meters long, allowing you to move around nicely, but with only a 2.5 litre capacity in the dustbags, the bliss was over before it had begun... Now, I also have to say that manuevering this vacuum cleaner is anything but easy, it`s somewhat clumsy to move around and weighs quite a lot, so I always end up irritated with it and kind of tired in the arms... We needed a vacuum cleaner that would clean thoroughly and efficient, but this vacuum cleaner fails doing so... It leaves both sand, hair and other stuff on floors and carpet, it doesn`t have a good capacity to clean well, and that`s really what such a product is about!
It does come across looking like an expensive vacuum cleaner, but the poor quality soon gives it away! This is a product I wouldn`t recommend under any circumstances, and though it`s cheap, the quality is low, and therefore there`s really no point to it costing so little anyway, is there?
A one star product.
I really do love a slice of good pizza, so when I stumbled upon this pizza maker, I knew I had to buy it, and what a really good buy it was! It allows you to make all the types of pizza you like, thick or thin crust, pizza with meat, vegetables and cheese, and the best part, it doesn`t take a lot of time!
I was very excited to figure out how to use this pizzamaker and what the result would be, as I really enjoy pizza, and looked forward to experiment and try out new flavours and ingredients on the pizza! This pizzamaker is only 36 centimeters big, I would have enjoyed it to be a bit bigger, but it doesn`t really bother me! This product comes with a easy to understand instruction booklet, allowing you to have answered all questions along the way of learning how to use it, but I have to say this is a pizzamaker that is very easy to use! This pizzmaker can be bought at amazon for 59.99, and in my opinion, that is a really good buy! What I find most impressing about this pizzamaker, is how fast the machine works, making a really good pizza, thick or thin crust, takes only five to ten minutes, and that`s really amazing to me! Also, this pizzamaker can be used for warming pitapockets and tortillas, making pancakes and honestly, only the imagination sets the limit! I am very pleased with adding this pizzamaker to my collection of kitchen appliances, it makes great pizza of all types and can be used for a lot of other stuff as well!
A funky and modern looking pizzamaker for a reasonable price!
I needed a standard and affordable handmixer, and being very pleased with my handblender from Tesco, I decided to go for the handmixer from Tesco as well, paying only 9.99 for it, which I didn`t really hesitate about paying for it! This is a 200 w handmixer, very efficient and easy to use, and when it comes to good quality kitchen appliances for a low cost, this one really does the trick!
The handmixer comes with four beaters, which can be cleaned easily by hand or in the dishwasher, whatever suits you best... The speed setting is a standard speed that doesn`t goo too fast, but there`s also a turbo speed setting, working very quickly, perfect for when you need things to go fast! When turned on, it does make a bit noise, but not much compared to other handmixers, so this has not bothered me at all. The handmixer is however a bit heavy to hold for a long period of time, and this is without doubt the biggest disadvantage, as I really cannot think of any other to mention... The handmixer is very easy to use and works quickly, and apart from being a bit too heavy, I am very pleased with this handmixer, it really is a good purchase!
Five star handmixer for a low price.
Filling up my holiday home with new kitchen appliances, I wanted to stay within a reasonable budget, and this handblender from Tesco allowed me to do that, as it appeared to be of good quality, still not costing me more than 4.55 pounds, in other words, I found it to be quite a bargain!
This is a very easy and straightforward handblender to use, but should you experience any difficulty or have any questions, they will be answered by an instruction booklet that comes along with the product, where you will find all the information you need in order to use this handblender. The first time I used this handblender, I was a bit taken aback by how fast and efficient it worked, I did actually spill some pancake batter onto walls and counters, but now I know to be careful, and it`s not a problem... The handblender only comes with one speed setting, but this is a setting that really works fast and efficient, it mashes potatoes, bananas, and all though it doesn`t crush the coldest of ice, I am still very impressed with it, especially in light of it being a two blade handblender. I also enjoy the fact that the cord isn`t too long, but it`s long enough in order to manuever and use the handblender without any difficulty. In terms of noise, the level of such is at a minimum, I can`t say it has ever bothered me...
The handblender looks nice and is comfortable to grasp around, it works efficient and is very easy to clean, simply by using boiling hot water after having used it... I am very pleased with this product, costing very little and doing the job of any high quality handblender. Recommended!
I am a creature of habit, and for years on end, I have stuck loyally by the Diet Coke, finding this the best Coke drink out there, actually not enjoying the original Coca Cola one bit, if that is something I`m allowed to say... I still wanted to try out this caffeine free version of the legendary drink, so out of curiosity, I bought myself a bottle and started gulping it down...
Well, the taste is very similar to a combination of original Coca Cola and Diet Coke, the taste is still there, it`s still refreshing and good! But then I started thinking, do I really need to be drinking my Coke caffeine free? Isn`t it better to drink the Diet Coke, avoiding much of the sugar and calories? If you want to enjoy Coca Cola without the caffeine, then this version is a really great option, but for me, I won`t be buying it again, as it`s still loaded with sugar and other added stuff that I don`t really trust...
The Caffeine Free Coca Cola is not a bad drink, but I do prefer the Diet Coke any day! The bottle with caffeine free coke can be bought for 1.00 at stores such as Sainsbury`s, and if you want to cut down on your caffeine intake, this soda might be the way to go...


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End of Elam: Men's pro tourney gives way to McDonald's Family Classic
For the first time since its inception, the Elam Classic men's professional tennis tournament will not take place this year.
The tournament, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last summer, lost its sponsor when Elam Construction was sold and officials decided not to continue the tournament.
"It was an incredible tournament," official Lena Elliott said. "It was a great experience for the community to see that caliber of play. When we had the pro-am, our local players got to play. Memories were valuable, but everything comes to an end.
"I know several people asked me if I would get a sponsor. With the economy, I'd rather have the money be generated locally and put back into the community."
Tom Van Fleet started the tournament, called the Bookcliff Country Club Invitational, in 1960 and ran it for three years before moving.
Carter Elliott took over running the tournament, with Central Distributing as a sponsor. The tournament awarded prize money, luring players who were starting professional careers.
Harold Elam, founder of Elam Construction, picked up sponsorship of the tournament in 1983.
Since then, the number of players in the tournament has increased.
The purse grew to the current $10,000 amount, the highest in the region until recently, with the start of the Safeway Open in the Denver area two years ago.
Four players have four Elam Classic singles titles in the tournament's history, most recently, Cory Ross of Denver, in 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2008. The other four-time champions are Jim Landin (1963, '65, '66, '69), Kent Woodard (1971, '73, '74, '84) and Martin Barba (1991, '92, '94 and '96).
Clancy Shields, who grew up in Grand Junction and played college tennis at Boise State University, won the past two singles titles, defeating his brother, Luke Shields, in the championship last year. It was Clancy's second consecutive Elam Classic title. The Shields brothers teamed up to win the doubles title last year. Luke won the 2001 singles title at the age of 16.
The Elliotts, though, started another tournament in its place, the McDonald's Family Classic. It takes place beginning at 8 a.m. today at the Elliott Tennis Center at Mesa State College. The tournament continues through Sunday.
"It seems to me, every year our family event (during the Taco Bell Western Slope Open) has gotten bigger and bigger," Elliott said. "We're so family-oriented and I've always wanted a family tournament. I thought this was a great opportunity to do that.
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Posted by R. Berg on December 11, 2002
In Reply to: Taking wine in the wood posted by Miri Barak on December 11, 2002
: dear friends
: does anyone know the meaning of this phrase?
: it is from a text from the 19th century and it is enscribed on a letter paper of little girls.
: thank you very much
: miri
It might mean nothing more than drinking wine in a forest. Can you provide more context?


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Sorry to hear about your WSOD. It is a rare occurrence but unfortunately it has happened to a few new owners. I'm on the fence when it comes to used versus new. I bought two PEs new from WorldWide Distributors on Amazon over a year ago and both still look and work great. The nice thing about a used Pocket eDGe is that it has been broken in and possibly less prone to the WSOD. If you search WSOD in this forum you will find it primarily happened to owners with a new device. Plus, many owners, like myself, treat their eDGe with the utmost care so a used device won't always be a piece of junk. I purchased a gently used full size eDGe over one year ago from an owner from this forum which is in absolutely excellent cosmetic shape and still works great. I am very happy with this purchase. I would take a look at the
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New or used, whichever way you decide to go you may want to consider a warranty through SquareTrade to better protect yourself this time around. This can be purchased from Amazon the same time you buy the eDGe or for items purchased on eBay. See my
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for more info on SquareTrade's reputation.
Here's a couple examples:
Here's a new Pocket eDGe with a reasonably priced 2 year SquareTrade warranty:
Here's a pretty good deal on a used Pocket eDGe on eBay and you can add a warranty from SquareTrade:
Here's another used Pocket eDGe with an available SquareTrade warranty:
If you decide to buy a used eDGe outside of this forum I would stick with Amazon or somebody reputable on eBay that offers a return policy. However, if you can pick up a new PE for about the same price as a used I would go with it. I hope you have better luck this time around so you can truly find out what this wonderful device is really capable of.
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Porsche's Christophorus Magazine iPad App Free To Download
There are some great auto magazines available for your Apple iPad, but they can be a little pricey. You'll be glad to hear about Porsche's new magazine called Christophorus, and this iPad app is totally free to download.
And just because it's free, it doesn't mean that Porsche scrimped when it comes to what's in this magazine. You'll be pleased with the amount of interactive content, impressive photos, cool animation and informative stories. There are also exclusive interviews and technical features from the world of Porsche.
If you've got an iPad, download the Porsche Christophorus magazine app for free.
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OPM Retirement Modernization:
Progress Has Been Hindered by Longstanding Information Technology Management Weaknesses
GAO-12-430T: Published: Feb 1, 2012. Publicly Released: Feb 1, 2012.
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What GAO Found
In a series of reviews, GAO found that OPMs retirement modernization efforts were hindered by weaknesses in key management practices that are essential to successful IT modernization projects. For example, in 2005, GAO made recommendations to address weaknesses in the following areas:
- Project management: While OPM had defined major components of its retirement modernization effort, it had not identified the dependencies among them, increasing the risk that delays in one activity could have unforeseen impacts on the progress of others.
- Risk management: OPM did not have a process for identifying and tracking project risks and mitigation strategies on a regular basis. Thus, OPM lacked a mechanism to address potential problems that could adversely impact the cost, schedule, and quality of the modernization effort.
- Organizational change management: OPM had not adequately prepared its staff for changes to job responsibilities resulting from the modernization by developing a detailed transition plan. This could lead to confusion about roles and responsibilities and hinder effective system implementation.
In 2008, as OPM was on the verge of deploying an automated retirement processing system, GAO reported deficiencies in and made recommendations to address additional management capabilities:
- Testing: The results of tests 1 month prior to the deployment of a major system component revealed that it had not performed as intended. These defects, along with a compressed testing schedule, increased the risk that the system would not work as intended upon deployment.
- Cost estimating: The cost estimate OPM developed was not fully reliable. This meant that the agency did not have a sound basis for formulating budgets or developing a program baseline.
- Progress reporting: The baseline against which OPM was measuring the progress of the program did not reflect the full scope of the project; this increased the risk that variances from planned performance would not be detected.
In 2009, GAO reported that OPM continued to have deficiencies in its cost estimating, progress reporting, and testing practices and made recommendations to address these deficiencies, as well as additional weaknesses in the planning and oversight of the modernization effort. OPM agreed with these recommendations and began to address them, but the agency terminated the modernization effort in February 2011.
More recently, in January 2012, OPM released a new plan to improve retirement processing that aims at targeted, incremental improvements rather than a largescale modernization. Specifically, OPM plans to hire new claims-processing staff, take steps to identify potential process improvements, and work with other agencies to improve data quality. Further, OPM intends to make IT improvements that allow retirees to access and update their accounts and automate the retirement application process. However, the plan reflects a less ambitious retirement processing timeliness goal and does not address improving or eliminating the legacy systems that support retirement processing.
Why GAO Did This Study
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the central human resources agency for the federal government and, as such, is responsible for ensuring that the government has an effective civilian workforce. As part of its mission, OPM defines recruiting and hiring processes and procedures; provides federal employees with various benefits, such as health benefits; and administers the retirement program for federal employees. OPMs use of information technology (IT) is critical in carrying out its responsibilities; in fiscal year 2011 the agency invested $79 million in IT systems and services. For over 2 decades, OPM has been attempting to modernize its federal employeeretirement process by automating paper-based processes and replacing antiquated information systems. However, these efforts have been unsuccessful, and OPM canceled its most recent large-scale retirement modernization effort in February 2011.
GAO was asked to summarize its work on challenges OPM has faced in attempting to modernize the federal employee retirement process. To do this, GAO relied on previously published work in addition to reviewing OPMs recent plan for retirement services.
What GAO Recommends
GAO is not making new recommendations at this time. GAO has previously made numerous recommendations to address IT management challenges OPM has faced in carrying out its retirement modernization efforts. Fully addressing these challenges remains key to the success of OPMs efforts.
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My poor DS :( He pulled himself up onto my MIL's coffee table and he was so happy about it. He can do it so well now. He got a little to excited and lost his balance and fell face first into the glass coffee table. I was right in the process of putting my plate down to go take him away from the coffee table ( we just sat down for dinner) and I wasn't fast enough. I picked him up so quickly and I started crying myself! I felt so horrible. Then when he pulled his head away I noticed blood all over my shirt. He had cut the part of his lip where it has a little piece of skin attached to the top of your lip to your teeth. I just kept comforting him and eventually he calmed down and was fine. Ugh I know I have more of these things to come but I am not looking forward to it. The one thing about the situation I didn't like to much is after I initially picked him up, not even a minute later my MIL took him right out of my arms to comfort him. I knew she just wanted to help and comfort him so I just rubbed his back and let her try. Then after about a minute or two I took him back and didn't let him go for a long time.
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I've been using Freesound for years and really appreciate all the great files available. I finally figured out how to operate my paypal account and bought a shirt. I know it is just a drop in the bucket, but it's how I can support the site at this point. I'm also considering getting this so I can contribute more sounds that I create:
I'd love to buy something that is top of the line, but I only have a pauper's budget. Any opinions on the above item?
There are a number of users here who contribute sounds from the H1. Listen to those and see if it will meet your needs. The best recorder is the one you're using, right?
Im using a Zoom H1, its perfect for field recording and the quality is still great.
They dont call it 'Handy' for nothing
All I can say really is reinforce what was said already. In all the recordings I have made with the Zoom H1 I never had any problem: the noise level is so low I can't her it and the sounds I record sound just like they did for real (stereo spread included).
I cannot at this time imagine a situation when I would need anything better than the H1 for my recordings.
I would say as a watch out, that if you are planning to record outside and there is even a slight breeze you will get wind noise. But I believe this is true when recording with any unshielded microphone and is not a problem of the H1 itself.
The solution for this is a wind shield. If you plan to record outside you really should get one. There is an accessories kit for the H1. It probably works cheaper if you buy it together with the recorder as you may get a deal.
Another thing that you will get is 'hand noise' or 'handling noise' if you are holding the recorder and make the slightest movement. Again, this is not a problem of the H1 but a fact of life that if you touch a microphone you get noise.
So you need a really steady hand when recording (this is possible with practice and I have done it many times).
For longer recordings it is best to place the recorder on a surface instead of holding it.
Again, the accessories kit offers both a tripod and a handle for the H1, which solves the 'handling noise' problem.
Finally, I would say that there is a lot that you can record with cheap webmics and still sound decent. So, if your first projects involve banging pots and pans in the kitchen or recording squeaky doors, you may only need a laptop and a webmic.
Good luck with your recordings and please share them in Freesound.
The screw-in handle works splendid, I use it with a glove and handling noise is significantly reduced when changing position whilst recording.
I bought the H1 and the kit as a bundle on an ebay store. I got a terrific deal, it was really cheap; i even got an extra memory card thrown in.
The only problem I have with the H1 is card reading issues. A lot of the time is says "no memory card" so i have to restart the device, quite annoying. It happened with the college devices as well, so I know its not just mine thats faulty. I think the card slot is badly manufactured, but at least it stays in there. Otherwise, its a perfect little recorder. Great value for money.
I never had card issues with mine.
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I never had card issues with mine.
Strange, I guess im just unlucky then :/
Or you're lucky
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