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The specified port is unknown was the error message during the installation of a new shiny HP OfficeJet K5400n printer. The installation itself went smoothly until the installer requested to connect the USB cable to the computer. It was able to identify the HP printer but quit the installation shortly after with the specified port is unknown error message.
The port was most likely a USB port and a quick check revealed that there was not a USB0001 port which usually is created when adding a USB printer to the computer system. The printer worked fine on another computer system running Windows Vista Home Premium which confirmed that the printer was working fine and the problem had to be on the first computer system running Windows XP.
The first thing that had to be done was to uninstall all leftovers from the installation of the HP printer. This can be done with the HP Scrubber software which should be available on the installation CD. The uninstallation software can also be downloaded directly from the HP website. (It is located in the /ccc/ folder on the disk and can be started by clicking on uninstall.bat)
All leftovers were removed after a reboot which ensured that the next installation would be a clean one. The problem had to be connected to the USB Monitor. A quick check of the Windows Registry verified that assumption.
Start the Windows Registry Editor with [Windows R], [regedit] and [enter]. Now navigate to the following Registry key:
Check if a subkey with the name USB Monitor exists. If not create it by right-clicking Monitors and selecting New > Key. Name that key USB Monitor.
Now right-click in the right pane and select New > String Value from the menu. Enter Driver as the name. Double-click driver and enter usbmon.dll as the value.
Now restart your computer and perform the printer installation again. The installation should go through without problems now and the error message the specified port is unknown should not appear.
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Thanks for this. Had been trying for months to get my printer working and this sorted it out. Cheers mate.
thanks alot….. I have been going crazy trying to figure this out and it finally worked…. thanks alot….
Thanks a LOT
This really helped me!
Hi guys, I am having same problem with my new notebook. I have tried 3 printers without success.
Brother tech support suggested your comments. I have followed the instructions but the USB driver is there. Any other ideas???
Thanks P.
Paste text below into notepad, save as file usbmon.reg, double click to enter into registry:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlPrintMonitorsUSB Monitor]
the info you provided was helpful but did not solve my problem….Iam trying to install an epson cx8400….at wits end…..thanks.
Thanks you, you help me so much
Thanks a LOT
This really helped me!
I checked my system, and the specified folders/keys exist, but I still get the error.
Whatever is the cause for the error, it is not the missing usbmon.dll reference (I'm installing a network printer, anyway, not a USB printer.)
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Eish! A South African word that is used to express surprise, annoyance, pain, etc.
Now that is how I felt using heat transfer vinyl (HTV)!
Now that is how I felt using heat transfer vinyl (HTV)!
The materials I used was blue HTV vinyl, weeding tool (this is my lifesaver!), denim pencil case, and my favourite the Silhouette Cameo.
Materials Used
It all started out easy doing a design on my laptop, using the Silhouette Cameo program and using a design from Silhouette Design Store. (kitty cats.studio and design by Sophie Gallo)
Now the main thing to remember is to mirror your image before you cut it on your Silhouette Machine.
HTV is different from your normal vinyl and that is the reason almost don't see the cutting lines. The first time I thought that my machine didn't cut and went into a panic state. But don't fear, if you look closely and in good light you will see the cutting lines.
|Remember: Mirror your image!
Now the next step is the weeding. You will need some patience and make sure you weed everything. Not always easy, because I did struggle to see what should stay and what should go.
Then came the big struggle... the ironing! Well, easier said than done. I just bought a new iron, nothing fancy. The iron let me down! First not enough heat and then it just doesn't wanted to warm up at all. Frustration and some cursing followed. The HTV just wasn't sticking and all the little parts moved around. Somehow the "u" got lost and the cat's tail folded in. Back to my Cameo Silhouette and cutting.
Last resort was to ask my neighbour to borrow her dry iron. And there was the magic -finally everything stuck!
The simple technique for HTV took so much longer. Didn't go as smooth as I planned. But what a great learning curve. I'm definitely more prepared what to expect with my next HTV project.
All and all I'm happy with my pencil case for school ❤ Keeping all my stationery together for teaching.
Would love to hear of your experiences with HTV.
Would love to hear of your experiences with HTV.

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June Cleaver's domain was her comfy kitchen. Leave It to Beaver was one of the first to use the 4 x 4 white glazed ceramic tile on the backsplash. Since this television show was in black and white, it is uncertain what color the tile actually was—probably a beige or off-white.
Another TV kitchen to take advantage of versatile 4 x 4 was The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. It's yet another example of white 4 x 4 on the backsplash. They also had a glazed tile countertop and island.
Two and a Half Men employed a 4 x 4 also, but it brought a pop of color to the backsplash with a bright yellow hue. There was also a random blue and white decorative tile placed over the stove.
The Brady Bunch dispensed with tile altogether and went with exposed brick and an orange and avocado color scheme. Today you can get tile that looks like brick to get the same effect.
Everybody Loves Raymond revolved around two kitchens: Raymond and Debra's blue tiled countertops and blue and white 4 x 4s in a diamond pattern on the backsplash. And Frank and Marie's red 3 x 3 tiled counters and backsplash in a grid pattern.
You'd think that more contemporary shows like Modern Family might get a little more creative with tile, but the Dunphy's kitchen has a 4 x 4" backsplash in a diamond pattern. It does depart from the glazed ceramic theme that many TV shows adhere to: the tile has a travertine-inspired look with varied brown to beige coloring.
The Big Bang Theory keeps with its love of retro by going with a 4 x 4 glazed ceramic tile in grey.
Young & Hungry has cooking in the kitchen at its center. This is the kitchen that gets away from tradition the most with a grey-based mosaic in a 1 x 2" brick-joint pattern.
Check out all the options for your kitchen at Daltile.


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The Moorabool River is a tributary of the Barwon River. It flows south from the Central Highlands between Ballarat and Ballan to join the Barwon River at Fyansford just north of Geelong. The Moorabool River is a highly regulated catchment with major storages that include Lal Lal, Moorabool and Bostock reservoirs. Despite substantial extraction and many years of drought, the river retains significant environmental values.
The Moorabool River and its tributaries continue to be an important place for Traditional Owners and their Nations. The Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) in the region is the Wathaurung Aboriginal Corporation. RAP representatives were engaged in the preparation of the Moorabool system seasonal watering proposal.
Water for Victoria identifies the Moorabool River as a priority for restoration. The Living Moorabool project includes activities to protect and improve riparian land and to remove fish barriers in the Moorabool River catchment. Complementary water management activities such as these are needed to optimise the environmental outcomes achievable with environmental flows.
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Statistics on Child Abuse and Neglect
The following national child abuse statistics from Childhelp and DOSOMETHING.org present facts on how abused youth in the United States are affected by violence and maltreatment:
Annual reports of child abuse in the U.S.
Incidents of abuse go unreported.
Number of deaths due to abuse
Percentage of abuse that is neglect
How often abuse is reported.
Child abuse occurs across all socioeconomic levels, ethnic and cultural lines, and religions and education levels.
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Types of Child Abuse
All types of abuse are damaging. Even if less physically noticeable, they still bear scars and require intervention to protect a child's life.
Signs of Child Abuse
If you see any of the following behavior in children, it may be a sign of abuse
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The father of Alan Drennan, the young Mossley man who died suddenly while on holiday in Ibiza last summer, has thanked everyone who gathered at Loughshore Park on Tuesday to remember his son.
More than 100 people attended an evening memorial service, which marked the first anniversary of the 21-year-old's tragic death, while dozens more had joined together earlier in the day for a special prayer service.
His dad Alan Snr, mum Verona and brothers Lee (24) and Karl (16) were joined at the events in Jordanstown by the parents of Kevin Bell - the young Newry man killed in a hit-and-run in New York in 2013. Dozens of Alan's friends and several local council representatives also attended the services.
Balloons carrying messages of love for 'young Alan' were released into the air, while three memorial benches were unveiled in the park.
"One bench is for young Alan, one is dedicated to Kevin Bell and the last one is for anyone who has lost a loved one - something for everyone in the community," Alan Snr explained. "We know there are people out there who have lost loved ones and they haven't got the support of family and friends or the contacts we've had, so this bench is something for them."
He said that two memorial trees are to be planted in the park later in the year, and a separate memorial bench has been installed at Alan's local, Maloneys Bar.
Thanking all those who attended Tuesday's memorial events, Alan Snr said: "It is astounding how much support there still is out there for us and young Alan. We really appreciate it."
Alan Jnr, who worked as a mechanic, was found dead in his hotel room on July 19, 2015, less than 24 hours after arriving in Ibiza.
While the official cause of death was given as organ failure, his friends and family believe he died as a result of injuries he sustained after being beaten by Spanish police.
The circumstances surrounding Alan's death are still being investigated, and his family say they just want people to know the truth.
"I haven't read the second post mortem report - I was advised not to," Alan Snr continued. "But it won't change anything for me, nothing is going to bring my son home.
"Alan's case is still being investigated by an international body that investigates cases of alleged police brutality. I just want people to know what happened - the truth is all that I'm after."
In the 12 months since Alan's death, his friends have been actively fundraising for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust - the charity that helped the Drennan family bring Alan's body home. And according to Alan Snr, they have raised in excess of £13,000.
"I just want to thank everybody and anybody that has helped us or had us in their thoughts," he added. "The amount of people who have contacted us with messages of support has been unbelievable. People have been amazing. Their support for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust and the acts of kindness towards us personally have been incredible - it's what's kept us going to be honest."


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I suspect everyone reading this blog is 'family', and so is aware of the push to secure this land once and for all, free of debt and the ever-present thundercloud of potential loss. Ever since I have lived here it has been on the razor edge of mortgage payments, seemingly endless; when one gap is filled, the next appears. As each of us has surely experienced on some scale in our lives, the land of credit and loans has as its foundation a timebomb. If you haven't heard, and want to know/help, go to www.tarasbabies.org; click on Dakini Valley in the left column for a few pictures.
Well, this will be it for us. This sacred land will be secured for perpetuity, something I can barely grasp. I have not been involved in the hard work of raising the money, and appreciate the time and effort put in by everyone who has, and for the kind generosity of every single donor who shares this vision.
For my part, I have been trying to imbue at least part of my day with prayer and recognition of how important this land is. Of course, I fall into mindlessness most of the time, seeing only the cluttered work bench I need to clear, or the floor which needs to be swept, and seeing these things with very ordinary eyes. And when my alarm goes off - not so very early, I assure you - more often than not i turn it off and continue to doze; i do not leap out of bed to begin a new day in prayer. So even living here, amidst this unfolding beauty and holy awareness - for I am sure it is there - it is easy to forget.
I was contemplating the idea of sacred land, and realised that I have no personal frame of reference for it in my growing-up or culture. Of course, I known of sacred lands - in Australia, they are the cultural heritage of the traditional owners, such as Uluru - the indescribably magnificent red monolith near that continent's very heart. Or here, perhaps of the Native Americans. Or in England perhaps they belong to history, such as Stonehenge. But I cannot think off-hand of sacred land, newly identified, which is 'ours', not associated with another culture or time. Of course, we revere and protect the natural sacredness of pristine landscapes ( some of us wish we did more of this), and these may provide a place for spiritual contemplation. But Dakini Valley, while beautiful, is sacred because of something indefinable, unidentifiable by ordinary mind. It is inherently sacred in ways I do not understand, yet know without doubt to be true.
I read a book some time ago called the "Siege of Shangri-la", about the quest by westerners to discover that hidden valley. One passage struck me at that time, because to me it describes this Valley, our Valley, far, far from the Himalayas, yet not distant at all from Guru Rinpoche's very heart:
" Centuries-old Buddhist texts refer to the hidden valleys, or beyuls, that were scattered throughout the Himalayas by Padmasambava (Guru Rinpoche)...Beyuls are sacred places of mystical retreat, pilgrimage and refuge during times of strife.....Every beyul would have to be found and "opened" by a yogin known as a terton, a "treasure finder", and s/he would be led to the task only when the time was propitious. Certain hidden lands remain unopened to this day. Their discovery awaits the time they are needed."
I find this awe-inspiring to consider, like the blossoming of a rare bloom, long hidden in the wilds, its delicate petals unfolding before our eyes, within our hearts. How fortunate we are to be part of this quest, to be the pioneers who do not conquer, but embrace. Who recognise, perhaps without understanding, that here is something so precious we dare not lose it, for it is not ours. It is everyone's, for always. The documents may describe it simply as 148 acres, but it is boundless, vast. It is a valley no longer hidden, yet secure; and it is aware, awake and welcoming us all.
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The Boston Globe reported this week that the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston is suggesting some significant changes to the Mass service to try to stem the spread of swine flu. Click here for the whole article, but here are the basic facts:
The Globe's religion reporter, Michael Paulson, pointed out that the changes are partially about preventing the spread of swine flu, but partially about easing the fears of some of the 300,000 Catholics in Boston who attend weekly Mass services but might be nervous to come because of the flu risk.
It's a fascinating manifestation of life with swine flu, and I wanted to put the question out there–has the swine flu changed your habits? Are you bringing your own mat to yoga class? Not offering your friends sips of a great new drink you're trying at dinner? Staying home from work because your cubicle neighbor was coughing yesterday? Staying home from church or synagogue? Please share!
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Flow-Cal, Inc., has released the FLOWcloud hosting solution, which gives its clients the option to use the suite of liquid and gas measurement applications without being tasked with maintaining the supporting hardware and infrastructure.
FLOWcloud is designed to give users the power to access Flow-Cal applications on demand through a Web interface.
As a SaaS provider, Flow-Cal's IT staff provides Remote Managed Services (RMS) to help support the hosted application. RMS provides system monitoring, administration, reconfiguration, upgrades, and updates, as well as log file reviews and patch installations.
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With FLOWcloud, the application is hosted in a secure environment with backups completed daily.
Flow-Cal's suite of products is capable of providing operational efficiency by gathering, validating, storing, and distributing a company's volume and energy data.


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Item of the Week
A letterpress wall calendar to keep you organized
If your New Year's resolution is to tidy up your organizational skills, consider it the perfect excuse to buy a stylish wall calendar. Whether you end up using it to schedule your family's activities or as an aesthetically pleasing accent, Hammerpress Letterpress + Design Studio has a number of unique designs to choose from.
One of our favorite wall calendar designs is the Silver Thistle, which features a tear-off calendar pad on a chocolate brown clipboard. Use the brass eyelets in each corner to hang it on your wall for easy access and an eye-catching reminder.
The calendar is available for $30 and can be purchased online here.


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Maison Balzac Candle | Le Rose
Maison Balzac have united with Melbourne based artist, Miranda Skoczek, to create a candle as an ode to the colours of her painting CY'S BLOOMS which adorns candle box.
The color pink is symbolised by notes of rose petals, the color grey by notes of thyme leaves and the colour orange by the dust of cedar wood.
280g soy wax, 2 cotton wicks, approx 65 hours burn time
Top: Rose petals
Middle: Thyme leaves
Base: Cedarwood
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Maison Balzac is a collection of perfumed candles hand made in Australia.
Each candle is developed as an ode to memories from founder Elise Pioch's childhood in the South of France. "They are like Proust's madeleine for me! I named the brand after my grand father, André Balzac, who is related to Honoré de Balzac, French writer from the 1800's."
From her experience working in fashion in Paris and Sydney, Elise sought to create a range that was both beautiful and sentimental. Working with makers and perfumers in Australia, she has created a range of signature scents that evoke olfactive memories or experiences; these candles make up the core Maison Balzac range.
Since launching in 2012, Maison Balzac has greatly expanded, adding to the range to become a house of bespoke and ceremonious objects for everyday life.


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Say I love you this Valentines Day with Silent Pool Gin
January 23, 2019
Silent Pool Gin Gift Set
Show the gin lover in your life you care with the Silent Pool Gin Gift Set – the Surrey based distiller's stunning gift box contains a 70cl bottle of their award-winning Silent Pool Gin and two of their beautifully designed Copa glasses, the perfect gift to share with someone special! £67 for 70cl bottle and 2 copa glasses.
Silent Pool Gin Candles
Silent Pool Distillers have teamed up with Feather Edge to create a range of luxury, handcrafted candles inspired by the romantic botanicals used in Silent Pool Gin. Choose from citrus blends including Kaffir Lime and Bergamot Orange. Using only natural and sustainable ingredients, these delicately crafted candles are hand poured in the UK and employ a selection of rare essential oils to deliver invigorating aromas throughout your home. £30 each, 40 hour burn time.
Silent Pool Gin Liquid Garnish
Add a little extra to your favourite cocktails this Valentine's Day with these innovative Silent Pool Gin Liquid Garnishes. Two sprays directly into your glass will invigorate your drink with aromatic scents for those that want to play a little Cupid during a cosy night in. £10 for 3cl (200 sprays).


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This is a support group for anyone living or supporting someone with ADHD.
A place where everyone is welcome.
Some of the meetings we will be joined by various speakers offering advice and support.
Dates will be confirmed then advertised on our facebook page.
Morning meetings for 2018 from 10am – 12pm
At The courtyard Cafe, 27 Market Street, Yeovil BA20 1HZ
Thursday 25th January
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Thursday 25th October
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Evening Meetings for 2018 from 7:30pm – 9:30pm
at Manor Hotel, 26 Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1TG
Monday 8th January
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Sunburn Goa
How can you miss Sunburn Music festival? The rejuvenating aura, of the party and the beaches in Vagator, Goa is something you cannot even afford to miss. Serene beaches and all the fun and frolic with your best friend.
Jim Corbett
Encounter and explore the wilderness with your best friend. They offer you a wildlife safari to explore and admire 400 species of flora and fauna. If you are lucky enough, you will be able to spot endangered Royal Bengal Tiger crossing your path. Sounds fun ?
Sipti Valley
"A world within a world" as described by Rudyard Kipling. "Sipti" means "The Middle Land" i.e. The land between Tibet and India. Snow clad mountains and a charming view will make your heart dance. Antiquated monasteries are the major attraction here . Go and explore the beauty with your best friend.
Thar Desert
Thar Desert known as "The Great Indian Desert" . Enjoy the ride on the camel known as the " The ship of the Desert" and explore this land of sand. Visit the villages, mud houses and get familiarized with the golden sand dunes and fire dance.
Camping and Rafting are the major attractions in Rishikesh. If your are in your twenties, it's the best time to indulge into adventure sports. That adrenaline rush, water splashes over your face while rafting.


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Average price per square foot for Front Royal VA was $143, an increase of 10.9% compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for homes in Front Royal VA for Oct 15 to Dec 15 was $171,500 based on 80 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price decreased 10.4%, or $20,000, and the number of home sales increased 25%. There are currently 287 resale and new homes in Front Royal on Trulia, including 2 open houses, as well as 57 homes in the per-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for sale in Front Royal VA was $242,222 for the week ending Dec 30, which represents an increase of 1.7%, or $4,126, compared to the prior week.
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Tallmaddge, OH (PRWEB) October 11, 2016
Summit Racing has added the newest FUELAB Inline Fuel Filters to its inventory. Ideal for street use, racing, and off-roading, the filters keep fuel clean without unduly restricting flow and pressure.All are machined from billet aluminum with machined internal radii for minimal pressure drop.
Other features include:
- Support up 200 GPH
- Compatible with gas, diesel, E85, and methanol
- Choice of replaceable 6 micron fiberglass, 10 micron paper and 45 or 75 micron stainless steel elements
- Available with -6, -8, -10, or -12 AN inlet/outlet
- Choice of black, red, blue, gold, purple, and green anodized finishes
- Mounting clamps included
The 818 Series has a three inch long element, while the 828 Series has a five inch long element for increased filtering capacity. Both the 848 and 858 Series filters have an integrated check valve that maintains fuel system pressure when the engine or fuel pump is shut off. The 848 has a three inch element; the 858 has a five inch element.
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Andy Smith is the EMEA Marketing and Strategy Manager at Arrow OEM Computing Solutions. Arrow provides hardware and know-how for companies that want to use the power of digital signage to increase their sales and branding. He is keynote speaker at the Confare event »Marketing & Vertrieb 2.0« on June 5th. In this interview he provides some insights to the organisational success factors for Digital Signage.
Do companies use the full potential of Digital Signage today?
The world has become a very exciting place. We have benefitted from the development of more advanced technologies in the past century, than in the previous four combined. Today's and tomorrow's consumers are very different from yesterday's buyers. The number of Digital Natives (those who have grown-up using digital technology) is of course growing significantly – for example, in the UK, where I come from, 61% of consumers are expected to be Digital Natives by 2020. That is up from 19% in 2013. These Digital Natives will expect their buying experience to keep-up with their technological advancement.
We know these tech–savvy consumers want to communicate and share information and experiences electronically. While we see many companies, such as Costa Coffee, Emirates airlines, Audi, Lego and others incorporating the latest digital technologies into their marketing, point of sale and point of information campaigns, many others are missing out. And when I talk about Digital Signage I count all forms of digital communication out of the home, which includes point of sale and point of information devices, kiosks, wayfinders, vending machines and self-service devices, as well as simple media players with a screen attached!
This is about having the ability to create an 'experience for the consumer' that attracts, engages and encourages him/her to purchase, and to engage in your brand across multiple platforms. As an integrated, dynamic communications solution, Digital Signage can enable companies to target consumers more precisely and specifically. Meeting consumers' expectations and making it possible for companies not only to advertise successfully, but also to provide their customers and prospects with customized information. This is what makes Digital Signage such a powerful communications tool and what clever Marketers are using to attract, inform and interact with their customers and buyers.
What is the ROI of Digital Signage?
ROI can be measured many ways, and it's important to decide what your goals are.
- At its simplest a point of sale promotion can be enhanced with a video running on a loop, promoting the attributes of a product. Measuring sales results before and after the promotion gives a simple ROI metric.
- More subtle ROI comes from a sustained brand awareness campaign across multiple platforms (TV advertising, direct mail, eMarketing, etc.). In such campaigns the ROI will be less easy to measure in any other way than traditional awareness metrics that we use today, but the impact of targeted out of home advertising can be dramatic, especially if the location and timeliness of content delivery is smart.
Who should be involved in a Digital Signage project?
Digital Signage campaigns are about creating the most impactful experience for the customer to attract attention, provide information or support the selling process.
While many Digital Signage solutions are not difficult to install, monitor or maintain they are best implemented by a strong collaboration between marketing and technical support. While marketing can provide the strategy, content and approach, a technical or innovation partner can support implementation and integration to other tools such as a Customer Relationship Management system or reporting tools
Regardless, of your comfort and skill level with Digital Signage, there are many options and many companies that can consult with you on the best options as well as support implementation if needed.
What are some things that should be considered when developing a Digital Signage campaign?
- Goal: What are you hoping to achieve by using Digital Signage in your campaign? Awareness, entertainment, adding a 'wow' factor, wayfinding for visitors, advertising— or maybe a combination? The purpose of Digital Signage will drive its content. Which will have a big impact in how you develop your campaign.
- What Kind: There are many different kinds of Digital Signage that we see and use every day – at the airport, bank, subways and retail stores- giving us information, catching our attention and helping us pay for things faster. Speak with a Digital Signage expert to find the right combination of video walls, kiosks, electronic signs, interactive touchscreens, etc.
- Content: Content is very important for Digital Signage campaigns. Simple content, such as slides of text and small graphics, may be easy to find, but may not be as impactful or get the right results for your campaign. To get the most out of Digital Signage, you need to move to a more digital, engaging approach — with moving images, video and sound. You should also evaluate how to incorporate social media.
- Content Management: In large scale deployments, especially across multiple sites, there is a need for a content management solution (CMS) that will allow the scheduling of content, management of the devices, monitoring the health of the system, and collecting data for business intelligence purposes. Often CMS is a Cloud service, but could be an on premise Server where appropriate.
- Interactive: Adding some interaction with the viewer will greatly increase the chance of the message having impact. It also allows you to offer rich content which is navigated by the user, so they self-select the content of most interest. And again – and device which interacts with consumers is gathering valuable data that can provide huge value as mentioned in the ROI subject above.
What are the future perspectives for smart Digital Signage?
First of all, the global Digital Signage market size was nearly $14 billion by the end of 2013 according to a report from IHS Inc. There is no doubt that these solutions are making an impact and being embraced.
What is driving this growth?
· The cost of hardware is falling all the time, and so the capital cost to deploy large screens, and the compute power to drive them is accessable to more market sectors and applications.
· Digital Signage is proved to make an impact. When it's done well companies see a strong ROI, and this fuels wider adoption. New revenue streams from advertising revenue encourage marketing investment in ever more glass!
· It is interactive and communicative – exactly what today's Buyers want and today's Marketers need. The new savvy consumer is no longer impressed with simple content – they expect to interact with it. Watch your child approach a screen and assume it has a touch interface!
What is new and cool
- Touchscreens are common, but the latest multi-touch solutions allow more than 60 simultaneous fingers to be tracked, allowing new applications such as touch tables for several users to interact with at one time.
- Social Media Integration is beginning to come. Applications which allow the user to receive content, and then interact, share and socialize that content with friends from their smartphone via QR codes, NFC or Bluetooth wireless technology.
- Technologies such as the Microsoft Kinect allow gesture recognition.
- Video analytics with a simple camera but very smart software that can recognize the age and gender of the viewers.
- People counting to determine the foot fall, and dwell times of users at points in a retail store provide valuable metrics for designers of retail floor space.
- Digital Tables in retail space provide an opportunity to sit across from a Sales Assistant and share content together in a way that is not possible on front of a conventional screen.
- Transparent displays that allow a vending machine to display the product for sale whilst using the whole front of the machine to play content.


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Sony Mobile recently started to roll build number 47.2.A.2.33 to the Xperia XZ Premium last week, adding the November 2018 Android security patches. It was odd that the update didn't hit the Xperia XZ1 and XZ1 Compact at the same time, but it is rolling now. The update is rolling across a number of regions across both devices.


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Some come to Las Vegas hoping to emerge as the next Alex Barron, Scott Speed or A.J. Allmendinger. Others just want to race against the nations best go-kart drivers. The mix is infectious.
The season-concluding Superkarts! USA Supernationals took place Nov. 9-12 in the parking lot of the University of Nevada-Las Vegas football stadium. There were more than 300 participants among seven classes: five of the shifter kart variety, two of direct drive.
The 12-turn, 0.8-mile course was lined with straw bails. In the elite SuperPro division, national shifter champion Gary Carlton, 20, showed the way, winning all three of his heats and the punishing 25-lap feature, each from the pole.
Carlton shifted a six-speed gearbox roughly 32 times a lap and nearly reached 90 mph. On Sunday, he held off teammate Alex Speed (Scotts brother) and 38 others for $10,000, the richest payday in the 10-year history of the event.
But thats only a fraction of the Supernationals story.
Carlton capped what he called a perfect season with a flag-to-flag weekend. The only thing he didnt do was set the fastest race lap of the weekend; that went to Speed in 54.624 seconds.
Carlton hails from the Sacramento-area town of Marysville, California. He works at SwedeTech Racing Engines, which powers his kart, and shares an apartment with Speed in Lodi, California.
Carlton would welcome a job offer from someone who owns a race car, but he isnt handing out resumes. Hes content where he is.
I cant get enough of this, he says, smiling. Im serious.
Speed, 20, is three years younger than his Formula One-driving brother, and entered this years event to compete against him for the first time. It didnt happen: In the days leading up to the event, the FIA decided that Scott Speed and Scuderia Toro Rosso teammate Vitantonio Liuzziwho also planned to racewould risk losing their F1 Super Licenses if they participated. The CIK, the Paris-based FIAs karting commission, apparently objected to the idea of F1 drivers racing in any karting series besides the CIK-backed World Karting Association.
The younger Speed, a former shifter kart champion, recently quit driving regularly to study mechanical engineering at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California. He knows he doesnt want to pursue the rugged European path to F1 that Scott took after winning a pair of Supernationals titles, and NASCAR doesnt appeal to him. Events like this are his occasional release.
I dont have the sacrifice to make it happen, Speed said of F1. But like [Carlton], I have karting in my heart. So here I am.
Ron White, 25, of San Jose, was the Supernationals champion in 2002, and he bleeds karting, too. He qualified fourth for Sundays feature and was in third place when Jordy Vorrath broke his throttle cable during third-lap contact.
Whites event wasnt spoiled, however. Prior to the feature he learned he had won the Rising Star Award, which includes an oval-track test with Michael Crawfords Indy Pro Series team. Value: $8,000. Possible reward: Priceless.
Im an underdog guy, Crawford said, and maybe [White] isnt an underdog, but financially he is. Like a lot of guys here, he deserves a chance.
White, 25, is appreciative. After finishing fifth in the Star Mazda series this year, his goal is to race in the IRL or Champ Car by 2008. He wont get there without additional help as his family and friends, plus funds from his own radiator company, have been pushed to the limit.
Kart racing at this level isnt cheap. The elite packages cost upward of $15,000, with engines accounting for up to half of that. Some karts have a dozen or more different axles, of different materials, with ceramic brake rotors, flexing fiberglass seats and soft tires that cost $190 a set and last no more than 50 laps.
But White believes there is no better place to learn to drive given the high power-to-weight ratio and the quickness that comes with darting around such courses.
Race cars are almost easier to drive because youre dealing mostly with shocks and springs, he said. There are so many things [on a kart] that make a difference.
In a competitive event like this, it takes every little bit to stand out.


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I know Michael passed last Thursday and the news is all over the world, people buying up his records, making short run tribute tee shirts. OMG, twitter was blowing up on Thurs. when the first reports of him being rushed to the hospital were going around, and TMZ (who I can't stand) seemed to have broke the news of his death before anyone (which I still don't get.) I can't say that I cried, but I did feel really sad when I heard the news, I really didn't want to believe it, just brushing it off as a rumor, because he was more than just a pop icon, and regardless of what he was accused of (never convicted), he made amazing music, and as one of his songs plainly says, he was here to change the world! He did just that, I remember when I was a little guy, I was all about MJ (I had a Michael Jackson action figure, yes action figure, NOT DOLL!), all about breakin, poppin, moonwalkin, and yes I would dance around trying to be just like him! (with the single glove y'all!) I grew up on his music, never saw him live, but always appreciated his music. When my wife and I got married our first dance together as a married couple was to "I'll Be There" by the Jackson 5. So when the BET Awards were on last night and Jaime Foxx and Neyo sang it at the end of the show, while showing pictures of Michael, my wife and I were holding hands….and then finally, yes my eyes teared up, cause I realised yes, he's really gone. He will truly be missed! I plan on doing a tribute art piece in memory of Michael and I will keep you posted with the progress. The pic above was a quick tribute photoshop piece I did with an image I found on the web.
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Depth of Field refers to the depth of the area of a photograph which is in sharp focus. A photographer can control the depth of field using the aperture setting or f-stop when taking the photograph.
Portrait photographers use a shallow depth of field (large aperture) to throw the background (or sometimes foreground) out of focus. This helps the viewer understand the focal point of the photograph.
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It has been more than 20 years since the production of the first helmet made in Spain in the Catlike factory. They are proud to be the only cycling helmet producer in the Spanish territory and from day one, Catlike has followed its own path. From the original Airlock helmet to today's pro-proven Mixino and Cloud352, its designs have stood out in a pack, and with good reason. From shedding grams to slimming the profile and improving ventilation, no detail is overlooked in the pursuit of the ultimate cycling equipment.
Artisan experience combined with the latest technological innovations have created unique products which represent Catlike in the world market. Thanks to the commitment of Catlike people and the continual renovations in order to improve the factory, today, they are able to produce for more than 45 countries around the world.
In addition to design and also in contrast to the majority of Catlike's competitors, Catlike continues to believe in the "Made in Spain" philosophy, offering consumers products of the highest quality. It's more than a point of national pride, however, as it has given Catlike closer control over quality. So you're guaranteed to get product that lives up to the Catlike name.
This single-minded focus, paired with extensive in-house testing facilities, has resulted in the latest generation of Catlike helmets being lighter and cooler than their predecessors. Of course the distinctive appearance remains a constant—a result of the relentless focus on building the best possible equipment for cyclists.
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This system achieves the highest aerodynamic load in all kinds of situations. Maintains optimum ventilation under all weather conditions. The Catlike R&D department has studied the design of different shells to create the covers of its new model Cloud352. Catlike creates the first helmet with interchangeable shells: the 352 holes of the Breathable Reticulated Shell allow greater ventilation while retaining aerodynamics; while the VeloDrom Shell improves aerodynamics and retains the Dual Flow system, two air channels that serve to cool the head during exercise.
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You all know what today is! It's time to head to your local comic shop or pick up your iPad because it's New DC Day! Here is what is in stores today:
- Absolute Wonder Woman By Brian Azzarello And Cliff Chiang Volume 1 HC
- Aquaman #16
- Batman #16
- Batman Detective Comics Volume 1 Rise Of The Batmen TPB
- Cyborg #9
- DC Comics Bombshells #22
- Death Of Hawkman #5
- Everafter From The Pages Of Fables #6
- Fall And Rise Of Captain Atom #2
- Flintstones #8
- Green Arrow #16
- Green Lanterns #16
- Harley Quinn #13
- Harley Quinn And Her Gang Of Harleys TPB
- Injustice Ground Zero #5
- Justice League #14
- Kid Eternity Volume 1 TPB
- Midnighter And Apollo #5
- Nightwing #14
- Robin Son Of Batman Volume 2 Dawn Of The Demons TPB
- Scooby Apocalypse Volume 1 TPB
- Shade The Changing Girl #5
- Sheriff Of Babylon Volume 2 Pow Pow Pow TPB
- Super Powers #4
- Superman #16
- Teen Titans Volume 4 When Titans Fall TPB
- Wonder Woman Volume 9 Resurrection TPB
It's a pretty big week this week. A lot of good TPBs are available today. If you need some help figuring out what to pick up today, here are my picks:
- Absolute Wonder Woman: Yes it does have a $125 MSRP tag on it BUT it is written by legendary writer Brian Azzarello and if you have read his Joker book, you know he's an amazing writer. He's one of my favorite all-time writers so $125 price tag is worth it to me. It's also an Absolute Edition which if you've seen the others that DC has released, you know they're pretty big in size and have everything included.
- Batman #16: I'm really enjoying Tom King's work on this book. I know a lot of comic fans out there aren't fans of it but it is really good in my opinion. I won't say it's on the level of Scott Snyder's previous run but I won't say that because both books are in different styles.
- Batman – Detective Comics Vol. 1-Rise of The Batmen: I'm definetly picking this up even after reading all of the issues collected in this TPB because it's a great story. If you're still trying to get into Rebirth, here is a great starting point for you.
- Harley Quinn #13: I'm a huge Harley fan. If she is in a book, I'm reading the book. I'm not going to explain why you should pick it up but if you're a Harley fan like myself, you will.
- Harley and Her Gang of Harleys: See reason above
- Scooby Apocalypse Vol. 1: This book is great to me. Dating all the way back to me as a child, you only know of one Scooby-Doo and that's the one you saw watching Scooby-Doo: Where Are You? but this is a great take on the iconic cartoon character. At times I'm a bigger fan of the art than I am the writing but both are great. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend picking this up.
So those are my picks to help you out. I'm hoping as soon as you're done reading this, you're off to your local comic shop or logging onto the DC app.
What books are YOU picking up?


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Been hearing so much about the football team, Azkals, for the longest time especially the Younghusband siblings Phil (who plays forward) and James (midfielder), even before the team won against Vietnam in the Suzuki Cup last December.
Between the two siblings I've always preferred James (left), finding him to be the more handsome brother – aren't those warm eyes and that smile just utterly adorable??? Also, his preference for staying out of the limelight appeals to me, I guess since I'm the type who'd rather stay away from being the center of attention too. Phil (right) however, seems to be more into chasing the klieg lights of showbiz.
I've seen bit of their games here and there but it was only today that I actually watched an entire match and I was absolutely floored by James' adroit skill in controlling the ball. The stamina! The skill! The passion!!!
Even if he didn't land a goal despite a few attempts, his assists were critical in putting some in which led to their winning 4-0 against Sri-Lanka. Woohooo!!! *cartwheels* He is sooo good.
Hence, my internet search for James and his pretty face. So he has a pretty cute girlfriend. No biggie. No harm in enjoying the view, ei?
Guapo even if he's all sweaty. He cleans up pretty well too…
I will definitely watch the next game. Can't wait to see James in action again.
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Nature has been capricious this spring with early promises of warmth vanishing back into chilly weather and rain, which of course we need badly. Nonetheless spring flowers have still been emerging and are still a sign of better weather to come..
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I love observing nature and the changing seasons during my Norfolk countryside dog walks accompanied by my ever-faithful canine companion Starrydog. I especially enjoy taking photos of Norfolk butterflies, wildflowers and other flora and fauna that I happen across while exploring local nature reserves. Visit my Norfolk nature photo blog to keep up to date with my photographic adventures and enjoy my butterfly photos.


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Urchins (again) and Faith
We all know the well-quoted (yawn) scripture about faith. As I write this, I even have the raspy voice of the memory verse song dude that I used to listen to on Hosanna Music's CD's. It's so old I couldn't even find a link to it, only a 100 x 100 picture of the cover, which I also remember well. Clearly the memory verse concept works on me.
But I really really really saw it- faith- for what it was on the beach in Kei Mouth, where we visited over Christmas. What played out was a perfect analogy of Hebrews 11:1. Some of the principles I discovered I've shared throughout the story. We're all working on our faith regarding something, right? Believing for something, trying to doubt less. I haven't been able to stop thinking about these things… may they help you in your faith journey.
Krista, my sister-in-law and I were shell collecting at Morgan's Bay one day. We found some really nice ones, and then we started finding my favourites… urchin shells. They are extremely fragile, yet somehow survive the sea in the first place, and then make it up the beach intact. I kept wondering, as Krista kept spotting yet smaller ones, how small they could really get. I couldn't imagine them any smaller than what we were discovering, but I thought it would be pretty cool.
A few days later, my aunt who was with us for a few days, showed us her collected shell treasures from their early morning walk on the beach. She is not a professional shell collector; in fact she lives in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, which is the figuratively-furthest thing from a beach that you can imagine. She carries no magnifying glass with her, in fact, she wears glasses which would have been misted up with the salty sea air. Yet she had won. She completely whipped our butts. You can't even imagine how tiny the urchin shells were that she found. And she found quite a few. She also had some which were "our size," meaning, like the lame ones we found, but now the bar had been set, the goal of a smaller shell proved achievable. They DID exist. I was looking at it. The evidence. The evidence that there was others, waiting for ME to find. (We're going to ignore how ridiculously competitive I am. I could hardly contain my outrage that I hadn't found them myself. Moving on.)
Where's the evidence, in real life things? Unfortunately, not everything is about shells, so we have to find the evidence somewhere.
The evidence is in the Word. His promises to us- they're the evidence.
They're as real as Aunty Jill's tiniest shell. They can be believed, and relied upon. They inspire the faith to take hold of what we can't see.
His Word gives evidence that He'll provide. So I need to stop doubting and trust.
Need faith to stop worrying about everything? He said He'd give His all-surpassing peace. The Word is the evidence of the unseen thing.
We were on the same beach a few days later. The beach in question, guardian of the Tiniest Shells ever, is in fact, about a kilometer long. No, not Morgan's Bay…it is Kei Mouth beach, completely insignificant for its shelly-ness.
Sometimes faith takes you where it's not so obvious or expected.
Immigrant, dishwasher, homework consultant and cook are all things I never expected to find on the journey of faith to a purpose-filled life. But sometimes the purpose is in those things; the lessons needed are contained therein.
The rock pools are scattered throughout. Heath and the boys played rugby, and I went off to find it. I don't know where Aunty Jill found them, what rock pool, what direction, how far in, how far out, where to shake it all about. Nothing. Just evidence, a knowing, a faith.
And it took a while. I didn't find anything for about the first half an hour, which is an eon in shell-collecting terms.
Faith and patience are a necessary combination.
When my thighs gave up from the squats, I would bend at the waist with my bum in the air, but the hamstrings get tired of that, so I would sit every now and again, but that's very limiting as to how much ground you can cover shuffling along the (ouch) barnacle-covered rocks.
It was a challenge at times. Between my quad muscles and my hamstrings, I could have given up. And the time I nearly pooped my swimming costume when a friendly dog thrust his wet nose under the brim of my hat into my eye whilst I was squatting down. I got such a fright, I nearly landed backwards and drowned in the 10cm deep rock pool. But I did not waver. The knowing is what was probably the most overwhelming thing to me.
I did not doubt once, because I was so sure having SEEN it. Oh, I so want to have that same knowing when it comes to the things of God.
And I found it. My tiniest urchin shell. And I found one more. Two. Perfect, beautiful and so, so tiny. They're a wonder.
The shell is amazing. The size, colouring, detail and wonder of it all give glory to its Creator. The picture below is one that gives a comparison to the others that we had found before.
It's a lame photo I know, and I had planned to do another, so left the two babies on top of a glass jar on a shelf. Ethan took the jar down to see it's cork lid yesterday (the child collects corks) unaware that the shells were on top, and the urchins are now missing. Turns out, it's easier looking for urchins in rock pools than in laundry baskets, dusty corners and tile grouting. I guess I'll need some more beach time, and some more faith learning. I know they're out there…
What a lesson!
May the lessons learned in the quiet or the chaos lead you closer to Him.
Lots of love,
You can read another (completely unrelated) story about an urchin here.


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How to select the fence contractor?
In case you are a home owner, your property can be your biggest investment. It seems sensible to desire to keep it searching beautiful, also to protect it. Getting a fence installed can be a large undertaking and can become a headache in the event that you choose the wrong organization for the work. There are many what to look for, nevertheless, you want to be sure you are getting these key factors under consideration. These 5 fundamental approaches recommended by Fence Contractor Columbus, Ohio shall help protect you, your home, as well as your investment.
Do your research!
This will go without saying, and is the most crucial item on our list easily. There are a huge selection of companies on the market competing for the business. You intend to have the ability to differentiate between your ongoing companies that have earnings in the forefront of these minds, and the ones that put your very best interests first. Online investigation of different fencing businesses will times be the most effective route to take often. Looking at reviews, types of their function, and key aspects such as for example years of experience, and quality of items will all be points you should dive into. If you need to study deeper, we suggest furthermore looking into the next:
· When you call, can you get a generic solution, or will there be an expert on another end of this phone? Any expert shall make sure that there will be an individual to answer the cell phones, and furthermore that one person knows their reasonable talk about fencing and may answer all your queries. If this isn't the situation, we elsewhere suggest looking.
· The company must have a verifiable tackle. Numerous fly-by-night companies shall not have a legitimate address connected with their business.
· Always make sure to check out if the business is listed on trustworthy sites just like the Better Company Bureau. It is a free support to greatly help aid customers as if you attempting to determine which expert to hire.
Red Flags to check out for
When you are on the market to create a large purchase like a fence, you need to be cautious with anyone who raises these warning flag.
· Anyone who will need you to make an instantaneous decision most likely has something to cover. A specialist company shall give you the information that you found them for, and then enable you to make your personal informed decision concerning whether or not really you would like to hire them.
· You should be cautious with any contractor who just accepts money or who highly pressures you pay out with cash. You can find legitimate businesses on the market that offer cash discount rates, but this is simply not to be puzzled with a person who accepts cash just. A specialist fencing company encourage a number of payment types, and will enable you to choose which one you want to use.
· You should be eligible for an estimate. That is true for just about any industry. If you're not able to obtain an estimate for function, this is because the business plans on overcharging you probably, and you ought to run the contrary direction.
3. Planning
You should at the very least have a general notion of what you want. Before you begin researching into any ongoing company, make sure that you know the next so you can make sure to choose the organization that will help you get just what you want.
· Approximately just how much fencing do you consider you will need?
· What material are you experiencing in mind?
· What can be your budget?
· Get a simple idea for style; you can try publications or online. You need to be able to offer this to the business of your selecting and when they have your very best interests in thoughts, they'll not hesitate to assist you pick the best fence for the work.
4. Guarantees
Any company that may give a guarantee on the work has nothing to cover, and believes inside the product they're selling. Many fencing businesses have guarantees on the work, and based on the components used, offer warranties even.
Before the trigger is pulled by you on anyone, ensure that you obviously understand just what their guarantees are, and what items are under warranty. This can protect you from frauds and make sure you get a superior quality fence installation.
5. Set up a single contact person
On a project that may likely take place during the period of multiple days, you want to be sure you are on a single page with the business at all times. Make sure that the business that you choose to hire has some focused on your job. This will ensure it is so the project runs efficiently, and can delays less likely.
On larger jobs, presently there will often occasions be multiple people carrying it out, find who's directly responsible in case of any nagging problems or questions that may arise.
With many of these tips in mind, you need to feel comfortable finding the right fencing contractor for the work.


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Own Rental Property? 4 Steps to Make Working with Tenants Easier
Owning rental property is a great way to make extra money, but it may not be worth it if working with your tenants is too hard. You don't have to struggle to work with tenants as long as you follow a few simple tips.
Choose Wisely
You should always choose your tenants wisely. Tenants in some areas may be harder to handle than tenants in other areas. Keep this in mind before you even purchase a property to rent out. You should always conduct background and credit checks on your tenants. It's also a good idea to get references and have two interviews before you agree to a lease with any tenant.
Don't Handle It Yourself
Using a property management service can help you deal with tenants. Since you won't have to collect rent, make repairs or deal with any day-to-day issues, a property management service will help you relax while dealing with tenants. The service also comes with other valuable options like guarantees and conflict resolution. All around, choosing a property management service is the best way for you to make your client interactions easier.
Think Before Speaking
Always think about the way you talk to your tenants. It may be really easy to just talk to them as if they're just a way for you to make money. While they technically are just another source of income, talking to them in a different tone or using different conflict resolution techniques can make a huge difference in the way they talk back to you. It's also much harder for tenants to skip out on rent when they know their landlord is a nice person or they have a good relationship with the landlord.
Make It Easy for the Tenants
Make renting from you an easy task. Of course, you shouldn't go easy on the tenants with rent payments, but don't purposely try to make their lives harder. Always fix repairs in a timely manner and use someone else if you have to. Also, consider the condition of the property you're renting out. Landlord-renter relationships will be much better if you treat them the right way.
As long as you take a few simple steps to make working with tenants easier, you'll have an easier job. It doesn't take a lot of effort to improve your relationship with your tenants. You may even have tenants who last a long time or treat the property better if you have a good relationship.


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How do you know when you really need to apply for a loan modification? Many homeowners don't know until it's too late and thus they get stuck with all the hassles of applying for mortgage modification. Here are some common situations that lead to the need for a loan modification on mortgage.
This is one of the main reasons that tell you that you are in need of a loan modification. Hardship means a circumstance that has made your life difficult, like death of the primary earner of the family, a disability, a chronic illness or even divorce. You will be required to write a letter of hardship explaining what has changed in your life that has made it difficult, and you'll need to gather your pay stubs and bank statements as proof of the hardship.
High amount of debt
This means that you have a debt that is higher than the value of your house. Loan modification would be a good idea to give you some slack on your payments. In this case, the loan providers would usually decrease the interest on the mortgage payment in order for you to pay off the debt as well as make the mortgage payments on time.
If you are on the verge of foreclosure, there is no clearer sign for you to apply for a loan modification. Checking with different loan modification companies to hire a loan modification attorney would be a good step for advice in order to avoid foreclosure.
Many people think that loan modification is just an easy way out; but without the right loan modification specialist, the whole process could be a hassle. Visit loanmoddepot.com to get all the information you need in this regard.


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A photo caption on Page 2B of yesterday's Maryland section misidentified Walter J. Weiss as the former treasurer of the Monumental Life Insurance Co. He currently holds that position.
An article in Sunday's editions incorrectly reported where Sharon Singer's family moved after their home and business were destroyed in the 1968 riots. Her parents, Sidney and Ida Pats, moved to Northwest Baltimore. Singer and her husband later settled in Reisterstown.
The Sun regrets the errors.


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SEN Teacher
- Recruiter
- Location
- Greenwich, London (Greater)
- Salary
- MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance
- Posted
- 05 Mar 2019
- Closing date
- 05 Apr 2019
- Industry
- Schools, Primary teaching, Special & additional needs, Secondary teaching, Special & additional needs
- Hours
- Full time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Listing type
- Job vacancy
SEN Teacher – SEN school – September 2019 Start – Greenwich, South East London – MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance – KS3 class (ASD and SLD) - Permanent Role
- SEN Teacher required in Greenwich for September 2019
- SEN Teacher based in an SEN school
- SEN Teacher for a complex need KS3 class
- Must have SEN teaching experience!
Are you an experienced or newly qualified SEN teacher that is looking for a role in Greenwich for the new academic year?
Would you be interested in teaching a KS3 class of students with complex needs, mainly ASD and SLD?
Could you benefit from a school that offer career progression and outstanding CPD opportunities?
If you answered yes to the above, then this SEN Teacher role is for you!
The Role – SEN Teacher
This SEN school are looking for an outstanding SEN teacher to join their team in September 2019. They are ideally looking for a teacher that holds QTS and has taught those with special needs. Although this is a secondary teaching role, secondary teaching experience is not essential. For this role, you will be teaching a class of 7 students that have mixed ASD and SLD needs and are working on P Levels. Most of the students are nonverbal and therefore as the SEN teacher you must be able to communicate via Makaton, PECS or BSL etc. Due to the varied needs in the class, as an SEN teacher you must also be able to effectively plan your lessons to meet the needs of all students in the class.
The School – SEN Teacher
This SEN school pride themselves in offering first class education to their 148 students, aged between 11-19 years that have complex needs with over 85% on the Autistic Spectrum. The school is found in the borough of Greenwich, not far from the o2 arena and benefits from being just a short 4 minute walk from the local tube station. The school is also accessible via many bus routes and has a large car park for staff that choose to drive in. In 2015, this SEN school were rewarded with 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted and have since only made improvements.
Apply for this SEN Teacher role or contact Georgia at Qualiteach for more information.


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Local PBS Series Celebrates 11 Seasons
Season 11 of "Charlottesville Inside Out" (CVIO) Premieres Thursday, Jan. 18 at 8:30 p.m. on WHTJ/WCVE PBS. This season the show will continue to highlight the people and places that make Charlottesville such a unique area to live in and explore.
"My favorite feedback about CVIO is that it serves as a resource in connecting our community to one another and to the vast variety of opportunities and experiences this area has to offer," says show host Terri Allard. "We are thrilled to be kicking off our eleventh season featuring twenty-five new segments that shine a light on and celebrate our wonderful and unique community."
Watch CVIO on Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. and Sundays at 12:30 p.m on WHTJ/WCVE PBS.
This season Terri talks with award-winning poet and author Rita Dove in front of a live studio audience. Dove and Terri discuss the Charlottesville resident's collection of work over the years, her many honors and accolades (including being a Pulitzer Prize-winner and a former National and State Poet Laureate), the importance of introducing children to the arts as early as possible and her passion for music and dancing.
Terri will introduce viewers to a diverse list of show guests and organizations this season, including a filmmaker who focuses on sharing forgotten and unknown stories about local African Americans, a C'ville chef known for his award-winning fried chicken and an entrepreneur whose innovative designs are helping to restore oyster reefs across the country.
Past season guests enjoy the connections CVIO helped them make in the community.
"The show is a great way to learn about people and organizations doing amazing work in our community. I'm often surprised by the variety of topics covered on 'Charlottesville Inside Out'," says Marnie Allen, Family Support, Training, & Recruitment Specialist at Community Attention Foster Families (CAFF), featured on CVIO season 10. "CAFF was so grateful to be a part of the [10th] season."
"To be included in the diverse roster of CVIO stories is an honor and a privilege," says former show guest Emily Morrison, Executive Director of Front Porch Roots Music School. "From poets and artists to farmers, educators and engineers, their comprehensive body of work represents the heart of Charlottesville."
Season 10 guest Clai Lange says CVIO helps the community see its unique identity and value.
"The life force of a community is fed by its inventors, artists, scientists, caregivers, athletes, explorers, farmers and daredevils, who ask 'What if.' Here in the Charlottesville community, we have the opportunity to meet some of these folks every week," says Lange. "The show is an enriching mix of education, inspiration and optimism, reminding us that our Central Virginia home is an oasis of fascinating possibilities for adding value to our world."


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text: 1st Sep 10:25 It's funny how the addition of "the Internet" to a news story can impact the underlying reality - as if the Internet itself is to blame for something bad. Take, as an example, the news stories that came from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation's recent report on the impact of neighbourhood information sites such as upmystreet.com. The report's basic concern was that people use websites to make strategic decisions about where to live, and that such decisions mean people with similar tastes and preferences end up being more concentrated. This leads to fears about the digital divide, because Web-literate consumers have access to data (such as crime rates) that the Web-illiterate do not. The researchers point out that there has been an overall trend for geographic areas to become less diverse over recent years. This is true, but it has nothing whatsoever to do with a site like upmystreet.com or, indeed, any Internet service: it's because of us. It's been known for a long time that if you give people the freedom to move where they like, then some form of segregation will arise. In 1978, Thomas Schelling published a groundbreaking book called Micromotives and Macrobehaviour in which he demonstrated how the group-level consequences of individual decisions can be counterintuitive. Schelling began to experiment with computer models of urban behaviour and used them to study racial segregation in the US. What he found was that segregation does not necessarily result from bigotry. Simulations show that people who do not consider themselves to be racist end up in racially-segregated neighbourhoods as an inevitable consequence of the bias that people have for living with people similar to themselves. A person who is not racist may still have slight probability balance (even though it may be only 51-49, say) in favour of living next door to someone like themselves. Over time, if you allow free movement, this leads to the "emergent behaviour" of loss of diversity. People who aren't bigots end up in segregated areas - whether that's segregated by race, class or whatever. It may well be a problem in social and cultural terms - frankly, I'm not qualified to comment - but if it is, it's not a problem caused by the Internet. I don't think I would make a choice between buying a house in Street A or Street B because one of them has lower car thefts: car thefts would merely be a factor in a whole spectrum of considerations, a spectrum that would be evaluated by driving around, viewing properties, looking in local papers and so on. It's entirely believable that the Web-literate save time and effort by doing this online, but to blame the Web for the shape of the communities that arise is a bit of a stretch. People from St George's Hill in Weybridge do not avoid moving to Moss Side in Manchester because a Website tells them anything about average income or the availability of local plumbers. They will find this out from themselves and from their friends. The Internet simply makes it more efficient for them to gather relevant data - which is sort of what it's for. UKFast is not responsible for the content of external Internet sites. print this article Return to internet news headlinesView Internet News ArchiveShare with: Twitter Facebook LinkedIn


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Sandra Cam: PCSO Christmas party unacceptable, despite Duterte's stand
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 13) — Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) board member Sandra Cam reiterated that the agency's multi-million-peso Christmas party in 2017 was unacceptable.
During a House probe on the party on Tuesday, Cam turned emotional after she was asked to respond to President Rodrigo Duterte's statement clearing PCSO General Manager Alexander Balutan of any wrongdoing in connection with the party.
"Lalaban ako, your honors, hanggang kailan because I have the feeling of the poorest of the poor," she said. "Nakita ko diyan sa Philippine Children's Hospital, ang mga bata na kailangan bigyan ng tunay na serbisyo ng PCSO, pero anong ginawa? I fully disagree with GM Balutan regarding the lavish Christmas party."
[Translation: I will fight, your honors, for as long as I can because I have the feeling of the poorest of the poor. I saw at the Philippine Children's Hospital those children who need the PCSO's help, but what happened? I fully disagree with GM Balutan regarding the lavish Christmas party.]
On Monday, Duterte said he did not see anything wrong with the affair.
"'Yung sabihin niya na spent for millions sa... ako, wala 'yan sa akin," he said in a speech. "Basta ang kwarta nakaabot lang sa mga canned goods, mga sanina, kakainin rin 'yan eh.
[Translation: On reports that Balutan spent millions for... for me, that's nothing. As long as the money goes to canned goods and clothes, people will benefit from these.]
Balutan said on January 2017 that the P6.3 million spent for the party at the Edsa Shangri-la, a luxury five-star hotel, was for the agency's 1,580 employees and guests.
Read: PCSO defends party budget; says cost was even trimmed
For his part, House Committee on Good Government Chairman Johnny Pimentel said the PCSO's party may have violated some laws, particularly when the agency paid P16,000 to the priest who officiated the mass during the party.
"The chair agrees that this is a total waste of money," he said. "Una, you cannot use government money to be given to the Church. That's clearly stipulated in the Constitution. Nasa separation of powers po 'yun."
[Translation: The chair agrees that this is a total waste of money. First, you cannot use government money to be given to the Church. That's clearly stipulated in the Constitution. That's under separation of powers.]
Article 2, Section 6 of the 1987 Constitution states that "The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable."
Pimentel added that a Commission on Audit circular does not enumerate that cash advances amounting to millions of pesos can be used for a party.
"Regular cash advances can be granted to cashiers, disbursing officers or pay masters for the following purposes only: salaries and wages, commutable allowances, honorarium and other official payments, petty operational expenses," he said.
"There is never any provision that says you can make a cash advance lalo na ito, P10 million para gamitin sa Christmas party," Pimentel added.
[Translation: There is never any provision that says you can make a cash advance, especially for a P10 million Christmas party.]


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Noup Stone Cottages
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Experience Noup, the heart of the Diamond Coast, is a place to gather and socialise, a place to shut out the world or solve its problems. It's a place to do as little as possible, explore the coastline, return pebbles to the sea or take a walk along the dirt roads. A spot of fishing could provide a wholesome fresh dinner while fishing for crayfish in season and picking mussels off the rocks at low tide could provide a bountiful ocean feast. When cabin fever sets in head off on a diamond tour, explore the shipwrecks on the shipwreck trail or visit the fascinating museum at Kleinzee.Noup Stone Cottages Koingnaas Noup Farm Koingnaas 8249 Northern Cape South Africa
Every lounge includes an amazing built in fireplace to ward off an icy chill, cook a potjie or create a delightful ambiance, while comfortable chairs and couches with knee blankets complete the picture. The fresh fully equipped functional kitchen area includes a gas cooker and potjie pot, quaint rustic furniture and a dining room table and chairs. Generators provide lighting which compliments the paraffin lanterns provided in each unit. A communal kitchen area provides a fridge-freezer to store perishables and a mini-shop provides the basics required for a comfortable stay.
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Download Kalpurush by Samaresh Majumdar
Kalpurush is a Bangla novel book written by a popular Indian Bengali writer Samaresh Majumdar. This book is a sequel of Kalbela.
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The last episode of the political path of the seventies Kalbela's hero Animesh had hoped his son Orko will carry his socialist ideals banner with a strong hand. But contemporary politics and vicious society made Orko as an anti-social reign of darkness. But he has the blood of healthy idealism from Animesh and his mother Madhobilota's determination and purities mixed material, so not delay to return his senses. With a different mentality, he heard the call of humanity forever.
On one side he inspired some of the opportunist society's oppressed and downtrodden people by a new way to stand on their own feet. He highlighted in front of them one of the most beautiful map of the future world. But the power of political parties and society do not hesitate to break the dream of the sacred world. But Orko- that means Sun- his appearance did can be angry forever? At the end of the novel Kalpurush, the call of humanity is clear.
About the Author
Samaresh Majumdar is a well known writer in West Bengal, India. He was born in 10thMarch 1942 in Jalpaiguri, India. He becomes as a famous writer for his creation of the detective character Arjun. He was studied at Scottish Charch College and University of Calcutta.
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text: The Rough18 cutie Flora is the perfect match for the young master Flint because she loves nothing more than being dominated. The blonde teen is completely submissive while Flint strips off her clothes and inspects her perfect ass and little titties, contemplating where to begin. He puts her legs in a spread bar restraints. Then, he humiliates the Rough 18 girl by making her gag on a dildo when all she really wants is a cock in her mouth. She finally gets Flints hard meat when he shoves it into the bad of her throat. Then the Rough 18 bondage gets really creative with chains and breast restraints. Flint gets out an inflatable dildo and pumps it right up into Floras pussy. Only once hes sure that the teen is in total submission, he uses the chains to hook her arms up to the ceiling in partial suspension. In this bondage position, the cute teen slave is the perfect sex doll ready to be played with.


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Every teacher who serves in Bloemfontein naturally develops a relationship with the permanent Greek residents, managing to become admired by many, although not by all. However, and perhaps what is most important, the teacher has always been the connecting link between the Greek immigrants and the motherland. He is the person who brings to the foreign country the tone of the changes prevailing in the homeland. Let us not forget that the vast majority of the Greek immigrants had already settled in Bloemfontein before the arrival of the first officially appointed Greek teacher. Consequently, they as well as their children have in mind an undeveloped Greece or a place of origin they have never seen. The teacher is called "daskale" by all Greeks, young and old alike. This Greek word is a respectful and formal word for "teacher".
The Committee members watch the school's progress closely and receive good cooperation from the teacher. Furthermore, the teacher regularly attends committee meetings, a fact that shows the importance the community attaches to Greek education. It is only natural to presume that the Committee sometimes interferes with the schoolteacher's work, but in reality this does not happen often; only when problems arise. In this regard, the most common problem is a decline in the school attendance of children.
The Greek Ministry of Education pays the teacher. All the educators abroad receive their salary in Greece and an additional one, as motivation, depending on which country they find themselves in. In South Africa, this extra pay was $ 800 per month in 1990 and $ 1 317 per month in 2002. Yet, the truth is that an employer-employee relationship develops between all the teachers and the Committee. The community offers the teachers benefits, such as a monthly "salary", which in 1978 was R400 and in 2002 as much as R1 500, a furnished flat and a car, to mention only a few. Sometimes they set requirements irrelevant to the teacher's conventional duties – something that was at the bottom of several dissensions.
The parents of the children pay a small amount in tuition fees to the community to cover the school's expenses. Thus, the diminished attendance of the pupils also have an economic impact: the smaller the number of pupils involved, the more deficient the school's financial balance becomes. The Committee usually asks the teacher to explain this state of affairs. Furthermore, the Committee members themselves, on occasion, propose ideas to make the school more attractive to the children.


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here are some 'after' pics :)
We were upstairs visiting Grandma and Grandpa the other day, and Grandpa decided that Parker needed a haircut, so he got out the vacuum and his trusty Flowbee and helped Parker turn it on and off to get used to the sound, and then had Parker hold it while cutting some of Grandpa's hair, and then it was Parker's turn! Parker held on to the Flowbee handle the whole time, and was sooo good! His hair was getting pretty shaggy, and I won't say no to a free, mess-free haircut! The next day was Evan's turn. Parker loved helping with that too. So, Parker cut his own and Evan's hair... with help and guidance. :) Don't worry, I got a snip of Evan's hair with the scissors to save for memorabilia :) Pictures will follow... if I can ever get them from my mother!!! Evan's hair looks great though. His hair was past his ears when he was born, and he was just looking a little shaggy recently... it's just so hard to want to cut their hair the first time!!! But, as I expected, he definately looks more blond with all that darker original baby hair gone!


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Hancock to Little Orleans
Remnants of town linger until the towpath reaches the ruins of the Round Top Cement Mill. West of here the trail enters the mountains, with Capacon and Round Top coming into view. Above the canal telegraph poles march west along the Western Maryland Grade. On the West Virginia side of the Potomac trains pass regularly. At night it is interesting to watch their giant headlights from camp. Up at Indigo Neck the towpath traces a long arc while the abandoned railroad passes through the 4350-foot Indigo Tunnel. If you have never stood at the mouth of a mighty tunnel, this is the place to do it, as well worn paths lead across the canal bed to both ends.
This wild and beautiful section ends at the Fifteen Mile Creek Campground in Little Orleans. Don't leave here without visiting Bill's Place just up the hill from the canal and through the railroad underpass.
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Law as a Social Construction and Conceptual Legal Theory
A currently popular view among legal positivists is that law is a social construction. Many of the same legal philosophers also argue that before one can study law empirically, one needs to know what it is. At the heart of this paper is the claim that these two propositions are inconsistent. It presents the following dilemma: if law is a social construction like all other social constructions, then legal philosophers have to explain what philosophers have to contribute to understanding it. Studies of social constructions are typically conducted by historians, sociologists, and others, who explain them (and what they are) on the basis of empirical data. If, as legal philosophers claim, conceptual clarification must precede empirical work, then it follows that the lack of conceptual work on the nature of other social constructions renders suspect all empirical work on them. To avoid such a radical conclusion, legal philosophers may argue instead that law is a social construction of a special kind. But to say that is to undermine the premise with which the argument began. Moreover, this response to the dilemma collapses what is now taken to be what separates legal positivism from natural law theory, thus undermining the motivation for this view. I conclude the essay by offering a different solution to the dilemma by suggesting that it shows that the fundamental debates of legal philosophy are not conceptual but political.
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