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Aquabest the country's premier water refilling franchise is spreading the love this February with its "My Love for U is 2BIG" promo.
The promo offer the lucky winners a romantic evening date and tickets to the much anticipated Side A concert along with a host of other fun prizes. The contest is open to shutterbugs who must take creative shots completing the "My Love 4 U is 2Big coz….."
The entry photo should be mailed to firstname.lastname@example.com and include the following details your Facebook account and the address of the Aquabest Water Store nearest to them. A list of Aquabest store locations can be found under the franchise section of http://www.aquabest.com.ph/ .
Participants whose entries are qualified would be notified by Aquabest who will tag their entry to their Facebook accounts. The entry to garner the most number of like would win concert tickets a romantic dinner along with awesome freebies. The entry would also become the cover photo for Aquabest's fan page as well as disseminated in major publications.
The promo runs until February 12 with the winner being announced on February 12. For more information about the promo visit Aquabest's fan page on Facebook (www.facebook.com/aquabestpurewater)


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We don't always hear the clock ticking when we're online and young people are no exception. Between doing research for homework, talking with friends, updating social networking pages and playing games, it's easy to see how kids and teens might lose track of time. Excessive Internet use, however, can negatively affect young people's school work, health and social lives. Unfortunately, adults don't usually discover this problem until it's become serious.
Digital media such as the Internet and video games have become increasingly important in the lives of children and youth. Even when young people are consuming other media, such as TV, music and movies, they are likely to be doing it through the Internet. As well, nearly all the media they consume, from TV shows to toys, have Web pages, virtual worlds, video games or other digital spinoffs associated with them.
It's tempting for parents to act authoritatively and lay down the law on the number of hours their kids can spend on the computer. But in order to effectively address excessive use, there needs to be an active, voluntary commitment on the part of the young person to control their behaviour. Otherwise, kids will just find ways to work around their parents – and be left to their own devices once they're old enough to leave the house.
Social networking is one of the most popular online activities in Canada. In fact, according to the Canada Online! study, 40 per cent of all Canadians use a social networking site. Facebook is the most popular of these sites by a long shot, with over seven million active Canadian members.
Queer people have been involved in producing their own media for as long as alternative media has existed. This landscape has traditionally been dominated by print media such as zines (small-circulation, generally low-cost, publications) and pamphlets or queer film, but with the advent of the electronic age and cheaper and more accessible electronic devices for production, there's been an explosion of queer-produced media of all kinds. The following section explores the ways that queer people have sought to claim space for themselves within media and culture.
Framed around key concepts of media literacy, the That's Not Me tutorial examines how entertainment and news media represent diversity and the impact these media portrayals can have on the value we place on individuals and groups in society. The tutorial explores how the media industry is changing to better reflect Canadian society and provides strategies for challenging negative representations and engaging young people in advocating for more realistic and positive media portrayals.
In e-Parenting Tutorial: Keeping up with your kids' online activities, Alice, a witty and cyber-savvy mom, takes parents on a tour of the many different Web environments and activities that are popular with children and youth.
The Parenting the Digital Generation workshop looks at the various activities kids love to do online and offers tips and strategies for everything from Facebook privacy settings, online shopping, cyberbullying, to protecting your computer from viruses.
The Raising Ethical Kids For a Networked World tutorial examines some of the moral dilemmas that kids face in their online activities and shares some strategies to help them build the social and emotional intelligence that's needed to support ethical decision making – and build resiliency if things go wrong.

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Divergent Views/Common Ground: The Leadership Perspectives of C-Suite Executives and Millennial Leaders
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How can organizations enhance performance in the wake of an extensive, ongoing departure of baby boomers from the US workforce? With each passing day, millennial leaders assume an increasing role in steering both the nation's economy and the organizations that comprise it. Yet the subject of their leadership lacks adequate research, with widespread assumptions painting an often inaccurate picture. As such, this research sheds light on their leadership values and preferences; where they agree with and differ from other leadership cohorts and generations; and in light of the findings, what steps organizations can take for enhanced performance.


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Ok, this is happening on a positvely ancient roll of RNT (Nov 08) so I am not sure how many can help with this issue. I have made a customization to the Input widget to allow it to accept a default value as so:
<rn:widget path="custom/field/custInput" table="incidents" cf_id="516" label="Incident Type" def_value="email"/>
This works fine. The problem comes in when I am trying to make it more dynamic. First I tried just using the #rn:url_parm:inctype in the widget, but that broke things. So, for grins, I tried just outputting it on the page. Surprisingly, it output: #rn:url_parm:inctype instead of test. The url I am testing with is:
This should work, right? what am I missing?
I also tried replacing def_value of "email" with "<?=getUrlParm('inctype')?>", but this also failed. Any ideas?
You might want to just attach the file next time :)
The typo I was talking about above wasn't the # sign, you're using
What you would need to use is
If you can post your widget's code, I'll try to take a look and figure it out.
Unless it's just a typo in the post, the actual tag you want to use is #rn:url_param:inctype# in the widget. However, this will return both the key and value, so it probably won't wok for you.
What you should probably do is something like this:
<?$incType = getUrlParm('inctype');?>
<rn:widget path="custom/field/custInput" .... def_value="#rn:php:$incType#"/>
As I was basically explaining in this post, you have to use the #rn:php..# tag to insert PHP code into a widget attribute.
Yeah...sorry...I actually had a typo in the post, i have it as #rn:url_parm:inctype# I forgot the final pound. The other was another option I was trying, which looks like a possibility, but I am curious why this doesn't work. Here is the full code as requested:

   <rn:widget path="custom/composite/LoginStatus2" />
 <rn:widget path="custom/navs/lefthand" />
You might want to just attach the file next time :)
The typo I was talking about above wasn't the # sign, you're using
What you would need to use is
If Ernie's suggestion doesn't work, please attach the original of files you'd like me to take a look at.
Yup...and I even know why I was confused. Our tag gallery indicates it should be parm, not param. If you fixed that in a later release, cool, but its misspelled there :)
Also, the behavior is odd. The tag gallery indicates it should ONLY out put the value, but its actually outputting the key and the value, so #rn:url_param:inctype# is outputting inctype/test instead of just test. Is this normal? I can work with it...just curious if I am messing anything up.
I'm so sorry about the incorrect documentation wasting your time. If it's any consolation at all, the version control comment when Ernie fixed that for 9.8 was "Updating horribly incorrect documentation about the url_param tag."
LOL....always great to have some humor when documenting these things *Grin*
Any idea why im getting a slashed key/value answer for the output instead of just a value?
Basically cause that's what the tag actually does (yes I know, it's dumb, I'm sorry). As I kind of mentioned above, I think setting a PHP variable with the getUrlParm() function and then setting that value using the #rn:php..# tag is the way to go here. We've since (November 09) added a new tag named #rn:url_param_value..# which would do what you want, but this workaround should work great in the meantime.
Sorry about the documentation, I forgot that it was wrong in the tag gallery. :(


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This performance cutting sword is crafted by Angus Trim and is inspired by the arming swords depicted in I.33 and its depictions of sword-and-buckler combat. The sword, as one would expect of a Gus Trim sword, is an agile and fast striking sword - it feels like it just floats in the hand and the edge geometry of the sword ensures it is a ferocious cutter. The precise distal taper of the blade creates a swor with an optimal point of balance.
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First of all, it's important to realize what exactly CSA is. Childhood sexual abuse is a complex life experience — not a diagnosis or a disorder — and covers a range of sexual activities. These activities include intercourse/attempted intercourse, oral-genital contact, fondling of genitalia directly and/or through clothing, exhibitionism and/or exposing children to sexual activity and/or pornography, or prostituting the child either for pornography or for intercourse. This also means that, because of the diversity of ways that CSA may manifest itself, there will be an unspecified range of outcomes, especially when taking into account factors such as the age and gender of the child; age and gender of the perpetrator; the relationship between the two; and finally, the number, frequency, and duration of the abuse. All of these variables may affect the experience of the child, and therefore the severity and kinds of repercussions the survivor may face later in life.
As with most instances of trauma, there will be some repercussions that are more common than others. Those that are most commonly faced by survivors tend to be related to their perception of themselves and the world around them, such as having increased low self-esteem and becoming more self-destructive and socially isolated. Many also have an increased chance of developing drug dependencies, as well as depression, anxiety, and panic disorders. Some survivors even experience Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) along with these other symptoms.
However, some of the more unrecognized repercussions of CSA occur with survivors whose abuse takes place during critical periods of social development and puberty. Because the trauma happens during the time when one matures both mentally and physically, the survivor may later experience poor sexual adjustment and dysfunction, increased risky behavior, and an increased risk of victimization because of their lack of exposure to safe, healthy relationships. These safe and healthy relationships promote the growth of positive connections and safe exposure to sexuality, but in the cases of survivors of CSA, these connections can often be misinformed and lead to the above symptoms.
While it is important to recognize that the pain of CSA can persist even after the abuse itself ends, it is also necessary to know that these repercussions, while they may be severe for many, do not mean that it is impossible to grow and move forward. There are many options to aid in the treatment process such as support groups, specialized therapists, and online forums that provide resources for CSA survivors. Organizations such as CARE House play a critical role in supporting survivors through their journey with these symptoms, and can direct many towards the right kind of help for them. Treatment is something that is just as individual of an experience as the repercussions are, and in my next entry, I will be covering a few of those bases.
See you all soon and know that there is support wherever you turn. – Z
Parry, S., & Simpson, J. (2016, September 21). How Do Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Experience Formally Delivered Talking Therapy? A Systematic Review. Retrieved October 9, 2016, from Taylor & Francis Online website: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10538712.2016.1208704
Putnam, Frank W. "Ten-year research update review: Child sexual abuse."
Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 42.3 (2003): 269-278.


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The State Water Strategy Advisory Team recently presented recommendations for a 50-year water strategy — the result of four years of research, intense discussion and public input — to Governor Gary Herbert. Click here to download the Recommended State Water Strategy.
The recommendations include actions to be taken by state and local leaders, businesses, Utah families and others to ensure Utah has the water resources to maintain a high quality of life, a healthy environment and a thriving economy. The recommendations cover 11 different topics including conservation, water supply management, ecosystem health, water funding and more.
The Drafting Process and Advisory Team
The process to create this document began in 2013 when Gov. Herbert asked the State Water Strategy Advisory Team to make recommendations for a state water strategy that would meet Utah's water needs through 2060 — when Utah's population will be double what it is today. The ultimate goal of the strategy is to ensure Utah has adequate water resources to maintain a high quality of life, a healthy environment and a thriving economy for generations to come.
The advisory team is chaired by three long-time water experts, Warren Peterson, Tage Flint and Representative Tim Hawkes. Envision Utah, a nonprofit organization focused on finding collaborative solutions to Utah's long-term challenges, helped facilitate the work of the advisory team.
Unprecedented Public Involvement
Members of the advisory team have dedicated countless hours of research, intense discussion and listening to the public to write these recommendations. In addition to preparation of recommendations to Gov. Herbert, the advisory team was part of the Your Utah, Your Future effort that gathered input from more than 52,000 Utahns. Advisory team members have also taken public comments both formally and informally. An early version of the recommendations document was also open for public comment during the fall of last year.
"There's likely never been a process like this that's received so much public input," said Tim Hawkes, one of the advisory team chairs. "But that's how we have to deal with water in Utah. Every decision about how we use our water affects someone or something else downstream. So we've needed input from researchers and experts, but we've also needed input from Utah citizens — and we'll continue to need that collaborative discussion moving forward."
We'd like to extend a special thanks to the Team and the work they put into creating recommendations that can help us secure a vibrant and sustainable water future.
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Artificial intelligence to boost insurance(Bloomberg) — It was hard to tell whether hope or fear was the predominant sentiment about the future of artificial intelligence, according to a panel discussing the state of the field at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday.A.I. systems are rapidly becoming more capable, the panel – – which included Ya-Qin Zhang, president of Chinese search engine company Baidu Inc., and Matthew Grob, the chief technology officer at Qualcomm Inc. — agreed: they're able to learn from analysing large data sets and they can increasingly discern human emotions by monitoring facial expressions and natural language.A.I. researchers Andrew Moore, the dean of the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, and Stuart Russell, a professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley,…
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Rebellion in the Reign of Charles II
Despite the positive aspects of Charles II's reign, with its freedom and flourishing of science and the arts, this study shows how 'the euphoria of the Restoration soon evaporated as the deep problems, divisions and distrust of the past re-emerged'. With the insight of a former government intelligence officer, Whitehead describes the numerous plots, uprisings and subversive activities of the period, and the covert operations and general dirty tricks that enabled the king to overcome opposition and intrigue.
Life in the Georgian Court
When Queen Anne died in 1714, George, Elector of Hanover, acceded to the British throne. Organized in four main acts – Childhood, Marriage, Scandal and Death – rather than as a comprehensive history, this is a collection of true stories from the Georgian era. Romantic, tragic, eccentric and sometimes gory, the tales are engagingly told, revealing the real people beneath the wigs and pomp of the period, and complemented by a useful timeline and a section of black-and-white portraits.
Gladstone, Gordon and the Sudan Wars
The Battle over Imperial Intervention in the Victorian Age
General Gordon's death in Khartoum in January 1885 was a crucial episode in British history and one that has remained controversial. Gordon has been usually depicted as the hero of the story, while Gladstone is often portrayed as the villain, responsible for a 'policy of drift' in Sudan. Nicoll's radical reappraisal, based on previously unpublished materials, refutes the conventional image of both men and offers insight into British policy in Africa and the influence of the press and public opinion.
The Tudors
An Alternative History of Britain
Among the crucial moments in Tudor history that could have had very different outcomes with far-reaching consequences, Venning focuses on Henry VIII's near-fatal tiltyard accident in 1536 and Edward VI's early death in 1553, and he poses the question: if the Spanish Armada had landed successfully – what then?
The English Civil War
An Alternative History of Britain
With hindsight, the Parliamentarian victory over the Royalists in the English Civil War may seem inevitable, but it was never a foregone conclusion. Venning examines the turning points at which things might have gone differently – the countdown to war between December 1641 and the spring of 1642; Edgehill; the creation of the New Model Army in 1644; and the 1645 campaign.
The Grand Old Duke of York
A Life of Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, 1763–1827
Although commander-in-chief of the British army during the Napoleonic Wars and a reformer responsible for transforming the British military, Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany is remembered now as the bungling 'Grand Old Duke' of the nursery rhyme. This biography shows him to be far from incompetent; it offers a new assessment of Prince Frederick's distinguished career as a general and administrator, a full account of his scandalous private life – and the origins of that nursery rhyme.
Regency Spies
Secret Histories of Britain's Rebels and Revolutionaries
Alarmed by the French Revolution, the rulers of Georgian Britain established a network of spies and informers to infiltrate and monitor radical groups at home. Drawing on official records and contemporary accounts, this compelling history probes the shadowy world of government agents pitted against Irish rebels, Luddites, the Pentrick uprising of 1817 and the 1820 plot to murder the cabinet. In vivid prose, the book recreates a climate of fear and repression, in which even peaceful reformers risked arrest.
An Infamous Mistress
The Life, Loves and Family of the Celebrated Grace Dalrymple Elliott
Divorced wife, scandalous mistress, prisoner during the French Revolution and reputed mother of the Prince of Wales's child, Grace Dalrymple Elliott had little choice but to live off her wits and her beauty. This biography not only charts her adventures in London and Paris, buts sets her swashbuckling life against the social history of the Georgian era, and explores her far-flung family connections that extended to France, America, India and Africa.
What Regency Women Did for Us
Women in early 19th-century England had few rights and little access to education. This volume tells the stories of twelve women who overcame these obstacles to achieve success in business, science and the arts. It profiles the lives and careers of Jane Austen and her contemporaries including Madame Tussaud, the fossil hunter Mary Anning and the astronomer Caroline Herschel, exploring their contacts, the society they lived in, and their lasting influence on the world.
In Bed with the Georgians
Sex, Scandal and Satire in the 18th Century
The sex trade flourished openly and profitably in Georgian England, particularly in the area around London's Covent Garden. This illustrated history considers how the 'oldest profession' permeated all classes – from the courtesans who plied their trade within the very highest echelons of society right down to the common prostitutes who walked the streets – and examines how the scene was vividly portrayed by the letter writers, journalists, satirists and caricaturists of the time.
Bombers, Rioters and Police Killers
Violent Crime and Disorder in Victorian Britain
Simon Webb examines a dark aspect of life in Victorian Britain which is less well-known than the poisoners and serial killers: rioting and disorder, mob violence and terrorism. Among the topics covered are the Clerkenwell Outrage, when explosives detonated in the street killed 15 people and injured 120; the West End riots on Black Monday and Bloody Sunday; and the Aldersgate Underground bombing in 1897.


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"A recent change added two steps to the process of obtaining a reverse mortgage."
The goal of the change in the reverse mortgage process is to reduce defaults on reverse mortgages by making sure borrowers have the wherewithal to pay property taxes or home insurance.
A recent article in the Houston Chronicle's, "Mortgage: What reverse mortgage financial assessment means to you," discusses the steps to determine reverse mortgage eligibility.
First, conduct an assessment of your finances, especially your credit history and income; then set aside part of the mortgage proceeds (based on that financial assessment) to help cover estimated tax and insurance payments over the expected life of the youngest borrower. These changes are effective for reverse mortgages issued on or after April 27, 2015.
These requirements are designed to decrease the default rate on reverse mortgages. Roughly 12% of reverse mortgages were in technical default in 2014, so borrowers hadn't paid taxes or insurance or both. In addition, borrowers had no proceeds remaining from their reverse mortgages.
A recent 2016 study from Boston College found that the new rules could reduce reverse mortgage default rates by as much as half.
The financial assessment includes an analysis of the borrower's credit history, including any foreclosures, defaults, late mortgage payments, and late payments for property charges.
Research reveals that a prospective borrowers' credit scores are big predictors of their likelihood to default on reverse mortgages. It examines income from employment, self-employment, Social Security, alimony, child support, military income, pensions and retirement accounts. If the lender sees that the borrower isn't willing or able to make tax and insurance payments, a portion of the mortgage proceeds will then be set aside to cover these future costs.
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The Plight and Slight of Twice Exceptional Kids
I was speaker #22 last week at our county school board meeting regarding next year's budget. I was there to object to plans to eliminate the modest "twice exceptional" (2e) program, which amounts to a single counselor at one of our high schools. The 2e kids are both learning disabled and gifted. The program gives them the exclusive attention of someone trained in both areas, versus generic special education. My son, a senior with attention deficit disorder, has benefitted enormously from this program.
The 2e kids may at first blush seem like an unsympathetic group. In my son's case, his high capabilities—e.g., his SAT scores were near-perfect—suggest that his poor performance is due to immaturity. I admit that's partly true: he's struggling to grow up like any other teen. Yet he also struggles with a disability that unfortunately doesn't get much respect. Some dismiss ADD as an excuse without evidence. Space doesn't permit here, but this is a devastating ignorance. ADD kids struggle simply to put pen to paper. They often flunk despite their best efforts. They risk depression, even suicide. Ironically their "gifts" become poisons in the face of drastically failed expectations.
I believe that parents are the child's first line of support, but we vary in how well we are able. As for Julian, we're doing everything we can. He should not pay the price for our inadequacies. It has been indispensable to have someone in the school who knows the disability, knows the law, and petitions the individual teachers, too many of whom are skeptical or ill-informed.
Here is the video of what I said on Thursday night. It went better than I expected. I wanted to entertain in a sense and got several moments of laughter (difficult to hear in the recording). I didn't want to lecture. It helped not to have a script. I wanted to tell a story, and it felt good to share.
As I was leaving the building, a school employee came out of a little room crammed with audiovisual equpiment and said, "Hey I really liked what you said." He explained he was the tech charged with recording and broadcasting the meeting. He smiled and raised his hand confessionally: "I'm ADD. That middle school stuff you said, that was me." ADD is real, and smart, hard-working people have it. In fact, they probably work harder than the people who don't have it just to achieve the same thing.
We exchanged some ADD stories. I recommended my favorite ADD site, You Know You Have ADD When…. . It was nice to have some camaraderie and know I was hitting the right note. Unlikely it made any difference for the present issue, which appears dead now, but you have to keep going to bat if you're ever going to hit anything. I think folks simply hearing the message seeds a potentially better future.
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Thanks for sharing – that's great that you spoke up for the program!


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We've been indoctrinated and convinced by the white racist standard of beauty The overwhelming popularity of seeing, better off being, and looking white My brothers attempt to defy the white man's law and his system of values Defiles his white woman, but my mum, master's in the slave house again Visions of her virginal white beauty Dancin'in your head Your soul's on ice Your soul's on ice Brother brother Are you suffering from a social infection mis-direction Excuse me does the white woman go better with the brooks brothers suit? I have psychotic dreams Your jism in a white chalk line You let my sister go by Used to be customary to bow one's eyes at the sight of a white face konks and fade Creams sad passion deferred dreams i am a reflection of you Black and blue pure as the tears of coal-colored children crying for acceptance You can't run from yourself She's just an illusion Black love anthems play behind white-skinned affection New birth stereophonic spanish fly let her cry. But you no longer burn for the motherland brown skin You want blond-haired, blue-eyed soul Snow white passion without the hot comb


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text: Llewelyn Moss, hunting antelope near the Rio Grande, stumbles upon a transaction gone horribly wrong. Finding bullet-ridden bodies, several kilos of heroin, and a caseload of cash, he faces a choice - leave the scene as he found it, or cut the money and run. Choosing the latter, he knows, will change everything. And so begins a terrifying chain of events, in which each participant seems determined to answer the question that one asks another: how does a man decide in what order to abandon his life? 'No Country for Old Men is a severed head and shoulders over anything else written in America this year' Independent on Sunday 'A Western thriller with a racy plot and punchy dialogue, perfect for a lazy Sunday' The Times '[An] utterly absorbing, chilling tale ...One of the most sinister characters in modern American fiction' Herald 'A fast, powerful read, steeped with a deep sorrow about the moral degradation of the legendary American West' Financial Times 'It's hard to think of a contemporary writer more worth reading' Independent


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At the height of power!
Height equals power and if you are not born an Amazon, you learn other ways of increasing your length, whether it be with your hair, shoes, or both. On the other hand, petite women usually grow in personality and are the envy of many statuesque romantics who dream of being whisked off their feet.
New York City is a dog eat dog world and height gave me an added feeling of security and confidence. There was nothing that I loved more than watching those Wall Street business men, with chips all over both shoulders, saunter into the train and stand in front of where I was sitting. The look on their faces when I would stand up and their eyes would follow my ascent way past their heads was so tickling that it still makes me giggle at the memory.
Height overcomes many shortcomings, no pun intended. Italians believe it makes you more attractive. There is a saying in Italy, L'altezza è mezza bellezza. which implies that the taller you are the more beautiful you seem. This may be due to Italy being the shortest country in Europe with the average height of a man ranging from 5'5 to 5'7. I wonder what they think of height in Holland, the tallest country in Europe whose average height for men is over 6 feet. In America, taller men earn $1000 a year more per inch above the average height. My friend used to laugh at snobs by saying, "They can't look down on you if they have to look up to do it." Whether one is tall, petite or in between, there are always pros and cons. One must simply discover them and enjoy them at their fullest.
At 5'7 I am only as tall as Kate Moss, one of the shortest supermodels in history. In NYC, I am tall amongst the average and short amongst the tall. I reached my full height at the age of eleven, when most kids my age reached up to my elbow, this included the boy I had a crush on. So while I am not very tall as an adult, I spent my childhood learning to deal with the fact that I towered over my peers, my mother and several petite teachers by the time I was eight years old.
Throughout my childhood, I longed to be petite. I wanted to be the small package that good things came in, but by the time I embraced my height, my peers had caught up. By the time I enjoyed being tall, I no longer was. Platforms gave me that extra lift that accompanied my new-found mentality. The added height was useful in crowded subways and concerts; the air is fresher and you have a better view. When it rained, I felt like Jesus, because I could walk through puddles without getting my feet wet.
My platforms got higher with each new purchase and the compliments got weirder as well. "Nice boots!", said a random man on the street. "Thanks!", I replied in passing. "I'll pay you a thousand bucks to walk on me with those.", he then proposed as I shockingly stammered, "Uh, no thanks!". Aside from the oddities and random stumbles, I loved my platforms and eventually learned to run in them. They became a natural extension to my skinny chicken legs.
The Fall of the Platform!
"Platforms are out next season, Ballerinas are the new hot shoe!", said the sales girl on Rome's famous shopping street,Via Condotti.
"Ahhhh!", screamed my brain, "I hate flats! My skinny long legs and large feet make me look like an L in flats.", I thought, panicking, as I ran out of the store.
By the end of that year, I had unwillingly faded out all of my platform shoes and boots and had replaced them with sleek high heeled footwear. I looked elegant and sophisticated but I had lost at least four inches in height. I adapted and grew comfortable with my new stature but I missed the comfort I got from the width and padding of my platforms.
I never bought any Ballerina shoes and when I moved to Rome I ended up getting lots of wedge heels in order to manuever around the stiletto-shredding cobblestones.
Present Day 2010
Although platforms re-appeared over a year ago, I kept my distance from them as I expected them to fade away quickly and did not want to go through withdrawal once again. Ballerinas and 80s-inspired slouchy flat boots were everywhere, but my phobia of looking like an L prevented me from purchasing them. I eased into the slight platform sandals and especially fell for the Jimmy Choo shoes with my name: the Glenys sandal as well as any shoe that made me feel like Cinderella.
Since I jog a lot and ride my bicycle everywhere I go, I wanted to get a new pair of walking boots that would be as comfortable as my sneakers. After numerous attempts to get comfortable boots, I could no longer resist, so I tried on a pair of platforms.
My feet slid into those boots and I was immediately transported back in time. I recognized that familiar feeling but I could not recall what it was. As I walked down Via Condotti in my new platform boots once more, inhaling the fresher air and towering over many – except for the Russian tourists – I realized what it was. I was comfortable. You may wonder how on earth a pair of platform boots with seven-inch heels could possibly be comfortable. I cannot explain it, but as my body re-aligned itself, I knew I was home.
I may slither in stilettos and leap in sneakers…
…but when I slip on a pair of platform heels,
I strut.
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Are you buying or selling property in Tasmania?
eL conveyancing are property transfer specialists. We are a fully licenced conveyancing practice offering a dedicated team who will manage your file from start to finish, and will keep you fully informed of the process throughout.
We offer friendly and efficient service at a competitive price. We guarantee our work and for your peace of mind you're protected through our professional indemnity insurance.
We are situated in Launceston, but service the entire state. For your convenience, we manage your transaction so that it is rarely necessary to meet with you, as contact through email, telephone, post and facsimile is usually all that is required. However, we understand that buying and selling property can be a daunting process, especially if you are a first time home buyer or seller. Therefore, we are more than happy to meet with you as often as you would like to answer any queries you may have and to fully guide you through the transaction.
Our office is situated at Suite 14, Hotel Grand Chancellor, 29 Cameron Street, in Launceston.
Erin Sims is the founder and sole director of eL Conveyancing. Prior to commencing the business Erin had been employed in the legal profession for over 6 years.
Until 2009 Erin was an associate of one of the leading Launceston law firms, where she had practiced as a solicitor for more than 3 years after graduating from the University of Tasmania in 2003 with an Arts/Law (Honours) degree.
In 2009 Erin decided to specialise in conveyancing only, and to set up her own conveyancing practice. eL Conveyancing has grown organically from that time. Erin commenced as a sole operator but has now trained a team of approximately 16 staff in the field of conveyancing. Erin has extensive experience in acting for both purchasers and vendors of real estate in Tasmania, and is proud to say her team together offer over a hundred years' experience in the combined conveyancing/banking and real estate industries.
Erin is also a member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers and has served as the President of the Tasmanian Division of that organisation.
Lisa Robinson joined the firm in early 2014 after 29 years of working for two of Launceston's law firms, primarily in the conveyancing departments. She has been fortunate to have received invaluable training from a number of well known practitioners in the field.
Lisa works part-time and her role in the firm is primarily to assist with Contracts for Sale and Auction Conditions; to check and report on searches obtained from local Council, Lands Titles Office and other relevant organisations relating to purchase transactions.
Karen joined eL Conveyancing in December 2015 as our full time Settlements Clerk. Karen has a total of 30yrs work experience working within Local Government Offices and the Commonwealth Bank. For 7 years of her banking career she held the position of Settlements/Conveyancing Officer of property settlements including sales, purchases and refinances in Northern Tasmania. Prior to joining eL Conveyancing she worked with a local solicitors firm gaining experience in both residential and commercial conveyancing.
Maureen commenced with eL Conveyancing in 2009 soon after it commenced operation. She has more than 15 years experience in the conveyancing industry, having worked at a Launceston law firm in an administrative capacity for a significant period prior to starting with eL Conveyancing. Maureen's role also encompasses that of Office Manager.
Maria joined EL Conveyancing in 2015 having worked in the real estate industry for the previous 3 years after having her family. Along with her knowledge of real estate she brings over 10 years' experience from a banking and legal background, having worked with a major bank and a Launceston law firm primarily involved in property settlements and mortgages. Maria is responsible for the day to day management of our Sale files.
Eliza joined EL Conveyancing in April 2016. This is her first job in the Conveyancing industry but you wouldn't know it as she advanced quickly within the EL team and is very proficient in her role. Eliza primarily assists with the day to day management of purchase transactions. Outside of work you will find her spending time with her friends and travelling.
Taylar joined the EL Conveyancing team in February 2017. Taylar primarily assists with purchase files and as personal assistant to Erin & Eliza. Outside of work she plays netball for Generation Netball Club and enjoys travelling and spending time with friends and family.
Tania is excited to be a part of the EL Conveyancing team as their Accounts Manager. She had previously been working in the real estate industry Launceston as part of an administration team for 7 ½ years including 5 of those years as the Office Manager. Previous to this she was employed with Westpac for 10 ½ years working in all areas of the bank, from transaction enquires through to lending and online banking queries. From both of these roles, she has gained extensive experience with book keeping and account keeping.
Meegan joined eL Conveyancing in November 2016 following 5 years in the real estate industry where she held positions in both administration and residential property management roles. With a genuine interest in property and a passion for customer service Meegan joins us in an administration role and assists with both Sale and Purchase transactions.
Kellie joins us at our reception desk and assists our team in an administration role. Kellie intends to study Law and Commerce next year by distance and will continue to assist our team while at university. Previously Kellie was a life guard at the local aquatic centre and has travelled and worked in America. Kellie is excited to be given the opportunity to start her career at eL Conveyancing. Outside of the office you will find her out and about with friends and family.
Josie joined EL Conveyancing in February 2018 after spending 2 years at a local Law firm, during which time Josie completed her Certificate III in Business. Josie primarily assists with Purchase and Sale files in an administrative capacity. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her loved ones.
Ashlee joined EL Conveyancing in March 2018 following 4 years in the legal industry where she held positions in both conveyancing and estate administration roles. Prior to this she was involved in Contract Processing and accounts functions within other administrative positions and enjoys all aspects of the Conveyancing process. Ashlee is involved in the property settlements as well as assisting with purchase and sale files.
EL is Jess' first full time job beginning late 2017 after graduating College. Jess' role is to assist the purchase and settlement teams and she is passionate about providing a high level of assistance to her work colleagues. In the next few years Jess wants to apply for the police force and she believes EL is a great environment to gain knowledge and life skills for her chosen career in the future. Outside of work Jess enjoys playing basketball, travelling and spending time with the people close to her.
Paige joined EL Conveyancing in May 2018 after working as a legal secretary at a local law firm and has also worked in administration roles over the past 5 years. Paige's main role is to assist with purchase files and she is looking forward to learning more about the conveyancing industry. Outside of work she enjoys relaxing with friends and family.
Suzi has worked in a number of Launceston law firms in a wide variety of capacities, for longer than a number of our younger staff members have been alive. She primarily assists Erin and the Sales team to prepare for and book settlements. She enjoys ensuring a smooth finalisation of transactions for both vendors and purchasers.
We offer fixed price professional costs that we believe to be amongst the most competitive in the market.
Contact us for a quote today
As part of the service we offer, we undertake various searches of the local Council, the Land Titles Office and other relevant organisations for information about the property you are selling or purchasing.
There are various fees attached to these searches.
Often there are also registration fees payable to the Land Titles Office.
You will need to budget for approximately $290.00 in fees and disbursements in addition to our professional costs.
This includes a fee of $171.72 to register the discharge of any mortgage registered against your property.
If you don't have a mortgage, your fees and disbursements will be approximately $110.00.
You will need to budget for approximately $650.00 in fees and disbursements in addition to our professional costs. This includes a fee of $212.22 to register the transfer of the property into your name/s.
In addition, you have to pay a government tax known as Stamp Duty on any purchase of property in Tasmania. The Stamp Duty payable varies according to the purchase price and increases as the purchase price increases. Click here to calculate the stamp duty payable.
While eL conveyancing will ensure your sale proceeds smoothly, there are still some things you will need to do.
Below is a guide for your assistance:
While eL conveyancing will ensure your purchase proceeds smoothly, there are still some things you will need to do.
Below is a guide for your assistance:
We are open monday to friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm
Our office is situated at Suite 14, Hotel Grand Chancellor, 29 Cameron Street, in Launceston, and by arrangement we will come to you.
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It's the perennial dilemma of the seasoned off-piste skier: you want to book a ski holiday in advance, thus guaranteeing a good deal and securing a reliable mountain guide, but you also want to ensure you go to the resort with the best conditions, which essentially means waiting until the last minute and following the snow. And, as winter snowfall becomes increasingly erratic and unreliable – not just in Europe but in traditionally snowsure parts of North America as well – the dilemma is becoming more acute.
Not the sort to give up at the first mogul, an increasing number of dedicated skiers across the Alps are responding to this predicament by evolving into "powder chasers". This new breed of skier is willing to hire a vehicle and drive around the Alps in hot pursuit of fresh snow, throwing caution to the wind with regard to accommodation, often willing to bed down in the van if there's no room in the local Gasthaus or auberge.
But for less hardy souls there is another option that guarantees there is a comfortable bed available, as Verbier-based ski guiding company Powder Extreme has come up with a solution: Mystery Tours.
These three-day guided tours aim to provide expert skiers with the best snow in the Alps by leaving the selection of destination until the very last minute. Moreover, with the organisation of accommodation, transfers, guiding and lift tickets left in Powder Extreme's capable hands, all you need to do is book a flight to Geneva and delight in the agonising anticipation of having no idea where you'll be skiing.
I joined the first of Powder Extreme's Mystery Tours last winter. Being something of a control freak, it felt peculiar to board a flight to Geneva with no clue as to whether I would be waking up the next morning in Andermatt, Alagna, Engelberg, La Grave or Tignes – just some of the top freeride resorts the Powder Extreme team favour.
Emerging at Geneva airport, I met my fellow powder hounds and Canadian Felix Tanguay, our guide and driver for the next few days. Felix soon put an end to our suspense: the best snow was to be found in Andermatt, a small village in southern Switzerland some four hours' drive away. Although relatively unknown on the international ski circuit, sleepy little Andermatt is popular with the hard-core skier community, thanks to extensive off-piste and ski touring possibilities.
As Felix navigated his way up to the village, the rest of us chatted and slept in the minibus. There was Kay, a Briton living in Verbier, May-Ann from Geneva, London-based Jerome and Ben, and Gordy from Scotland. All had skied with Felix previously in Verbier, so he was familiar with their skiing ability and preferences.
Despite arriving at our b & b after midnight, our hostess Belinda ushered us warmly into her scrupulously clean home. Pension Bella Vista would prove the ideal powder chaser's crash pad, with comfy beds, endless supplies of hot water and generous breakfasts.
Loading into Felix's van on our first day, we drove to Gemstock, the largest and most challenging of Andermatt's two mountains. As we took a warm-up run, it became clear I would have to ski hard to keep up with my new friends, all of whom were more expert than advanced.
It also become rapidly apparent that Felix was an exceptionally talented skier with an uncanny ability to sniff out pockets of powder dotted around the mountain. He struck a good balance between guide and instructor, making occasional pertinent observations about our individual skiing foibles and providing useful tips on how to address them.
Unfortunately, I had a bad fall on the first morning, which hampered my enjoyment of the following days. However, inspired by Felix and the group, I endeavoured to keep up and reaped the rewards of exploring much of the best off-piste skiing Andermatt has to offer. We nipped down short, steep couloirs and open powder fields easily accessible from the lifts, and enjoyed extended itineraries into the deserted valleys of Guspis and Felsental.
Although already familiar with the resorts they select for the Mystery Tours, the Powder Extreme guides feel clients will benefit from one day of guiding with a local mountain guide. Therefore, on the second day of our tour, Felix was happily relegated from guide to guided, as local man Hans-Peter shepherded us around Gemstock.
In true old-school mountain guide style, our first run lasted from 9.30am until 1pm, incorporating a steep 45-minute hike, a long, varied descent across a spectacular glacier, through narrow gullies and a brief stop for a drink at a small mountain refuge. After a well-deserved lunch we headed back up the mountain for another long run, which brought us down to the neighbouring town of Hospental.
As we rested our weary legs, Felix picked up the van from Andermatt to pick us up and deliver us to the b & b, so we could scrub up in advance of a night out. We had a pleasant evening at the Spycher restaurant and bar, with its live music, followed by some cheesy Europop in Dancing Gotthard.
However, I should offer a word of warning for party animals considering a visit to Andermatt: while the pint-size village boasts off-piste challenges and charm in spades, with a cobbled main street that winds over and around a small river, lined with ancient timber chalets and stone churches, it does not benefit from a pumping nightlife. Most visitors prefer to splash out on a pair of Birdos skis (which are the size of ironing baords and hand-crafted in the village), than on drinks in the two late-night watering holes.
After squeezing in several short runs and another long Felsental itinerary on our last day, we piled reluctantly back in the van for the drive back to Geneva. Powder Extreme's inaugural Mystery Tour had proved to be a great success and two members of our group were already signed up for the second tour of the winter.
I have no doubt that the winning combination of being guaranteed the best snow in the Alps and excellent guiding topped off by the intrigue of heading for a destination unknown will prove highly appealing to any budding powder chaser.
- Powder Extreme (0041 764 798771; www.powder-extreme.com) offers three-day Mystery Tours from CHF999 (£620), including transport from Geneva airport, lift tickets, three nights' b & b and three days of guiding
- Pension Bella Vista (887 0456; www.bellavista-andermatt.com) offers bed and breakfast from CHF50 per person per night
- For more information on Andermatt visit www.andermatt.ch


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Maximum RDF retrieval with our SDi windshifter (Poland)
Through Wende, Nihot has supplied and installed a semi-mobile windshifter in Poland for the separation of bio-dried MSW waste.
The customer is REMONDIS Opole, part of the REMONDIS Group which operates in many fields of business: it recovers raw materials from waste, develops innovative recycled products, offers alternative fuels and plays an important role in the water management sector supplying water and treating wastewater. In addition, REMONDIS removes pollutants from residual and hazardous wastes – which are unable to be recycled with today's technology – and disposes of them using eco-friendly methods.
Objective: Upgrading the waste material for the recovery of RDF; maximum retrieval and lowering the costs for landfilling.
Nihot's scope of supply
Input to the SDi 650 windshifter is bio-dried MSW waste.
SDi 650
Capacity 5 t/h
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Tires for Sale in Branchport
In addition to being a reliable and trustworthy source for routine maintenance and general auto repairs, Branchport Automotive also specializes in auto body repairs and tire services. If you've been in an accident and your vehicle sustained serious body damage, let our team handle the tough job of repairing it and bringing it back to driving condition. Here's a closer look at our services:
- Auto body repair services: Being involved in a car accident is one of the most stressful and frightening experiences a driver can have, but there's no reason the process of getting your car fixed should add to the headache. As an experienced and well-known body shop in Branchport, NY, Branchport Automotive provides complete collision repair service, including windshield replacement, auto glass installation and vehicle painting. Let us help you get your car back on the road!
- Tires: The team at Branchport Automotive understands the importance of good tires for safe, efficient driving. That's why we deal with all aspects of tire service, starting with the sale of new tires from most major brands, including Michelin, Hankook and Toyo. We'll also perform tire mounting, wheel balancing and road force balancing services, along with computerized four-wheel alignments using the most up-to-date technology. If you have questions or concerns about your tires, we hope to be the first shop you ask for help.
- Gas station: Finally, Branchport Automotive has a gas station onsite. We sell unleaded, diesel and propane fuel, and we're glad to fill you up any time, whether you're headed out of town or just need a little extra gas to get through the week. Come see us today and take advantage of our competitive prices.
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The jury has found Robel Phillipos, a friend of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, guilty on both counts of lying to investigators.
Phillipos has also been found guilty of impeding a terrorist investigation by making false statements.
The jury deliberated for 34.5 hours before reaching a decision.
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With this verdict, Phillipos faces a maximum of 16 years in prison. Sentencing has been set for Jan. 29.
Phillipos was charged with lying about being in Tsarnaev's dorm room at the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth when two other friends removed a backpack and other potential evidence several days after the April 2013 attack.
Phillipos attended high school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with Tsarnaev and later attended college with him.
A defense lawyer had argued that Phillipos, now 21, was a frightened 19-year-old who couldn't remember certain details because he had smoked marijuana for at least 12 hours straight.
Prosecutors say Tsarnaev and his older brother, Tamerlan, planted two pressure-cooker bombs near the Boston Marathon finish line on April 15, 2013.
Three people were killed and more than 260 others were injured. An MIT officer was later killed as he sat in his car. Police say he was also a victim of the Tsarnaev brothers.
Tamerlan Tsarnaev died following a shootout with police several days after the bombings.
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev has pleaded not guilty to 30 federal charges and is scheduled to go on trial in January. He could face the death penalty if convicted.


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Texas is experiencing exponential growth. This is not news to anyone living in one of the Texas cities at the center of this population boom. With overcrowded freeways and a strained water supply, Rick Perry's 'Texas miracle' of business and population expansion is impossible to miss.
Though Perry may be right in pointing to low taxes in the state as key drivers of this migration of both people and business, it is this same focus on low taxes and low spending that could spell doom for Texas' infrastructure, the Wall Street Journal reports. When that time comes, Perry will be far away from the Governor's mansion, and it will be up to someone else to clean up his mess.
More on how the 'Texas miracle' is anything but below the jump.The population growth seen in Texas in recent years is astounding. 1.3 million people moved to Texas between 2010 and 2013, making Texas the fastest growing state in the country. Between July 2011 and July 2012, half of the cities in the United States with the greatest population growth were in Texas. Houston gained almost 35,000 new residents, and Austin has grown to be more populous than San Fransisco.
A large part of the attraction in Texas is that it wasn't really hit by the recession. Not only did the economy barely experience a trough, but the unemployment rate in Texas is lower than the national average. Many businesses are still planning to move into the state, with Toyota and Epicor Software moving this year.
Low taxes and a thriving economy attract these businesses to the state, but the realities of the underfunded infrastructure are causing headaches for established companies. The grocery chain H.E.B. has complained about a lack of spending on roads and infrastructure. The former head of the company's transportation logistics explained that the "cost of congestion is a hidden tax." He added, "We are behind in Texas on infrastructure and are getting more behind every year."
Though Texas may be number one in growth, it lags far behind in spending on infrastructure. It was 45th in the nation in 2012 for highway spending. Lloyd Potter, Texas State Demographer and Rick Perry appointee, sees a long term mandate for increased investment:
We are already straining our systems for water, power, schools and roads. And they'll continue to be stressed unless we invest more heavily.
Governor Perry clearly believes that these infrastructure problems can be addressed without increasing taxes or state spending, despite all of the evidence to the contrary. In prepared remarks on the issue, Perry said,
No state can tax and spend its way to prosperity, but with the right policies you can grow your way there…we can make principled investments in our future without raising taxes.
While this may be well and good in Perry's world, for the major cities trying to address their current infrastructure needs the state's lack of funding translates into increased debt. Many of the large cities in Texas have had to borrow in order to address their water and road issues resulting from this massive population increase.
The issues facing our cities are not small problems. San Antonio is facing a water crisis. The plans that are in place, such as decreased water consumption and a long-term plan for a desalination plant, are still not adequate to address the city's growing need for water. And as Austin struggles to handle its rapidly increasing number of residents, the existing highway infrastructure is failing to meet the need. The city is currently the fourth most congested in the entire country.
For some Republicans in the Texas legislature, Perry's laissez-faire approach to addressing this gap in funding does not cut it. Republican State Senator Kevin Eltife sees the writing on the wall:
We all want to go around and beat our chest that Texas is the best place to do business, but we need to pay for the infrastructure needs that go with growth. I get bashed for wanting to raise taxes, but I'd rather tell the truth to taxpayers.
Perry is not up for re-election in November. His time as the Governor of Texas, and the one tasked with cleaning up this infrastructure funding mess, is limited. Most of the problems resulting from the 'miraculous' population boom won't be addressed until long after he has vacated the Governor's mansion. Though all his talk about the "Texas miracle" is to Perry's benefit on the national scene, it will be up to Texas voters and future office-holders left behind to clean up the mess.


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Weighed in at 157 pounds this morning, up 5 pounds from my last post on Nov 4.
It's been a challenging five days.
That Wednesday, it was the 22nd anniversary of my wife and I's first date, and my wife always wants to celebrate, so we went to the buffet at Pala Casino, which is one of her favorites. And yes, I splurged because they upgraded their buffet, and everything was so good.
On Thursday I had my follow-up doctor's appointment. He said my cholesterol was perfect. And that was a relief. Remember that I had been on the beef jerky diet for a year and a half, and in some stretches all I ate was beef jerky. And my cholesterol was borderline high when I started the diet. So if you think that eating lots of beef jerky is going to raise your cholesterol, apparently not.
My doctor said that beef jerky won't really raise your cholesterol because it's so lean.
So, score another victory for the beef jerky diet.
However, he said I was definitely thin enough, and advised me not to lose anymore weight. He actually calculated by body mass index and found that I'm right in the perfect range. Technically, he said, I could actually lose more weight, but still recommended to maintain my current weight.
And so over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday I had this attitude that my weight loss plan was effectively over. I found myself changing my habits, and eating more, drinking more. I even found myself feeling too lazy to exercise.
So today on Monday, I'm changing that attitude by putting myself back on the diet, and keeping up the exercise.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Keeping Focus on Losing Weight
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Heart of the Paseo Arts District
Heart of the Paseo Arts District
Paseo Arts District
Oklahoma City,
Phone: 202-445-6343
Book a stay at the Heart of the Paseo Arts District in OKC for a lodging experience you won't soon forget. This cozy and unique two-bedroom house boasts plenty of charm and character. Rest your head in the master bedroom's comfy king-sized bed, or shack up in the spare room's full-sized bed. There's also a blow-up mattress available to accommodate an extra guest. You'll love relaxing in the sun room or making a fantastic meal in the fully-stocked kitchen. This beautiful property is located in the Paseo Arts District, one of the Oklahoma City's most distinctive and vibrant neighborhoods, with plenty of restaurants, bars, shops and galleries nearby.
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Taking the Mystery Out Of Escrow
Whether you are buying or selling your home, the term escrow comes up frequently in the process. To most people it is a mysterious place that our earnest money goes when we make an offer on a house. The escrow account is established when a contract to purchase and sell a home is signed. This account is managed by a neutral third party. The terms of the sales contract provide direction to the escrow officer on how to manage the funds that have been deposited and what the terms are for release. The escrow account remains open until the transaction is finalized and the new deed is recorded.
What is In an Escrow Account?
An escrow account holds more than just the earnest money deposit. The account will hold also the following:
- Earnest Money Deposit made to exercise the contract
- The Sales contract
- Inspections
- Appraisal
- Title Information and Title insurance
- Legal Documents signed in relation to the sale of the home
- Instructions needed to transfer the deed to the new owners and the funds to pay off any existing loan
- Holds money needed to pay insurances and property taxes
Who Holds the Escrow?
The escrow account can be managed by a number of different entities. Regional preferences will determine who holds the escrow. In some areas of the country an escrow officer will act as the escrow agent. In other regions the escrow is held by a title company. Other areas will use a title attorney or escrow attorney to manage this account.
Job of the Escrow Agent
The escrow agent will hold all the important documents, including the earnest money. They will arrange to have the title search completed, will set the closing date and will disperse all funds that need to be paid in order to close the home. Payments will be made for taxes and insurance, to pay off any existing liens and to record the new deed and new lien at the courthouse.
Hold Backs
On certain occasions the escrow will not close immediately after the home closing. If funds are held after the closing for any reason the escrow will not close until everything is finalized. This might include an issue that was identified and re-negotiated during the final walk through or repairs that were not completed by the closing date. Any of these circumstances can result in funds being held over until the issues are resolved.
Once the repairs have been completed and the seller has relinquished the home, then the escrow funds will be fully distributed and the account will be closed.
The escrow is managed by an impartial third party. That is the central premise to any escrow agent. At Realtyweb.com we hire the escrow agent and provide a hassle free experience with the closing. Our agent maintains all needed documentation and provide those to the buyer for their review. This enables all inspections, appraisals and other important disclosures to be reviewed by the buyer before the offer is made. When the buyer understands what they are buying the closing process is much faster and much smoother for all parties involved. To learn more about Rob Roham and Realtyweb, visit us at: www.realtyweb.com


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Congratulations! You are starting your first year of college. No longer the Supreme Being you once were as a Senior in High School, you are about to embark on an adventure that will change your life . . . for better or for worse. Before I went to college, I wish I had someone to give me sound fashion advice, like a fashion godmother. My fashion godmother would have sat me down, over a nice lunch, and told me what I should and should not bring to my first year of college. She would have explained that in college, fashion is highly subjective. Usually if it smells clean and it somewhat matches, then it is a fashionable outfit. Perhaps if I would have had this advice, I wouldn't have looked like the main character from "Little House on the Prairie" during my first year. Here's a couple of fashion related observations that I wish someone would have told me before my freshmen year of college.
What to Bring
1. A pair of wrinkle free pajamas that can double an outfit—Wake up and head right to your 8 am class.
2. Jeans—You'll wear them over and over, so get a good pair of basic jeans from the GAP or Levi. Leave the trendy stuff at home. Remember these have to last four years
3. A baseball hat—After the first semester, you will not have the time, nor will you care, about doing your hair.
4. A black suit—Versatile. For internship interviews and for those great receptions with the free food.
5. Friendly attitude—This is the more important fashion advice, because borrowing is the cheapest way to expand your wardrobe. Make lots of new friends, so that you have lots of borrowing options.
What not to Bring
1. Your parents—Clashes with every outfit.
2. High school letterman jacket—This will limit your ability to do #5 above.
3. High school backpack with all the decals and little buttons on it—Leave that relic at home. Get a nice Messenger Bag
4. Valuable jewelry—It will probably get stolen
5. High school boyfriend—You are in love. But after your first semester, you will have been in love at least five other times.
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Many designers have taken the initiative to design their own weather icons. There have been numerous iterations of icon collections on dribbble and behance and deviant art, and they're all wonderful. These unsolicited re-designs allow designers to create solutions to the problem of making sure weather information has been expressed in the clearest manner possible. I was fortunate enough to have been tasked with doing this for the TWC News organization as part of my current position.
When I was first approached with this task, It was discussed that I was to come up with an font based icon system. I knew going into this project that an SVG sprite sheet would be the way to go. After I pleaded the case for SVG sprites rather than a font, and a lot of back-and-forth with the development team, we decided this would be the superior way to go.
SVGs are the way the web is shifting towards when it comes to handling icons. They're scalable, which makes them great for retina displays, as well as load-times. Their code can be used inline, or in CSS. That code can also be dynamically controlled by code. They also don't have the same accessibility limitations that font based icon systems have. Oh, did I mention you can use more than one color and transparencies?
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Angie Stone (born Angela Laverne Brown in January 30, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina) is a Grammy Award-nominated American R&B, hip-hop, and neo-soul singer and actress. Stone's music possesses a clear old school soul music influence, and her singing vocals recall those of Aretha Franklin.
In the early 1980s, Stone (as 'Angie B'), was a member of The Sequence, the first major female hip-hop group. They had a hit in 1980 with "Funk You Up". She then worked with Mantronix, before teaming up and performing vocals and saxophone for Lenny Kravitz.
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One digital image file is included, with basic retouching. Yes, we clean up anything like pimples, stray hairs, etc! The finished image is emailed to you typically within 24 hours, and can be cropped to a square format if desired now that LinkedIn and most social media profile photos display as square.
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Can you resume playing golf after total shoulder replacement surgery? The answer may well be yes. To replace the shoulder, a ball-and-socket joint, the surgeon inserts a metal prosthesis to replace the "ball" (the end of the humerus) and resurfaces the inside of the "socket" (glenoid cavity) with high-density polyethylene. Any nearby bone spurs are removed, and soft tissue adhesions and contractures are released.
Certain factors can influence whether you will be able to swing a golf club following surgery:
- The skill of your surgeon. Your surgeon should have experience in replacing an arthritic shoulder. The procedure has been so refined that not only may the pain related to the arthritis be fully eliminated, but you may regain a range of motion that you have not had for years—actually improving your golf swing and game.
- The skill of your physical therapist. We have long experience designing rehabilitation programs for golfers who have undergone total shoulder replacements. Early progression of range-of-motion exercises is key, despite any soreness or swelling. We will start gently and work up to building more flexibility and strength while keeping pain reduction in the forefront.
- Your active participation in physical therapy. To facilitate your recovery, you have to commit to performing the necessary exercises as often as required, following our guidelines. This includes exercising in our facilities and at home for at least six weeks—often eight, or even more. But this diligence will pay off: You may well be back on the links in four to six months.
- Your physical and mental condition. Individuals with certain conditions are less likely to obtain the full benefit of a shoulder replacement. These conditions include diabetes, obesity, Parkinson disease and depression, as well as rotator-cuff deficiency, shoulder joint infection and multiple previous shoulder surgeries.
If you are considering a total shoulder replacement, call us for a consultation appointment. We will give you a preview of a rehabilitation program that will have you fully recovered and playing golf in less time than you would have imagined.
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ps2000_set_sig_gen_built_in works fine for values at 500k or above. I'm simply trying to generate a 60 hz sine wave with, in this case, 450,000 peak to peak microvolts.
When hooking another o-scope up to the AWG above that value I get a signal. Below I do not. Is this a known limitation of this call. I am calling it through the Excel macro setup.
Call ps2000_set_sig_gen_built_in(ps2000_handle, 0, 450000, 0, 60, 60, 0, 0, 0, 0)
Thanks for any insights.
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You can't set a value between -250mV and +250mV, this is a hardware limit and applies for Picoscope6 as well as software written to use the dll.
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Get ready to rock and roll at the fun-filled Roller Disco at Bridlington Spa, on Tuesday 17th June!
Back at the Spa, due to popular demand, the Roller Disco will be full of good music, a friendly atmosphere and host to a fabulous night for all the family to enjoy.
Whether you are a pro skater, complete beginner, or simply looking to put a different spin on a good time, the Roller Disco is great fun for all ages and a great night out.
With funky, multi-colored skates, disco lights, a smoke machine and great music, you can whizz around the hall and enjoy a 'wheely' fun time with friends and family! Refreshments will also be available, and a chill out area is ready and waiting to take the weight off your feet after a good spin and dance around the hall.
Why not bring the whole family along, and book your stay with us at our luxurious North Kingsfield Holiday Cottages? With our family-run, fully furnished, farmhouse-style accommodation, let the good times roll in the heart of the Yorkshire countryside.
If you would like more information on the Roller Disco event, or to book your tickets, please visit the Bridlington Spa website, shown below.
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KIND works to protect unaccompanied children wherever they are in their journeys
We help children through legal services; public education and outreach in the U.S., Central America and Mexico; and reintegration support for children returning alone from the U.S. to their home countries.
Legal Services
KIND provides pro bono attorneys to represent unaccompanied children in their deportation proceedings, as well as legal screenings, and Know Your Rights presentations. We do this largely through our partnerships with major law firms and corporations, as well as law schools which have agreed to represent children referred to KIND at no cost. KIND trains and mentors our volunteer attorneys so no prior immigration experience is necessaryMore information
Family Separation
KIND's Family Separation Response Team is addressing the profound crisis caused by the Trump Administration taking children away from their parents upon arrival at the U.S. border during its "Zero Tolerance Policy." We are helping children and families address the long-term consequences of this devastating policy and seek protection.More information
Policy Education and Outreach
We work with Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and other policymakers to help ensure that unaccompanied children receive fair and appropriate treatment while in the U.S. immigration system. We educate law and policymakers about these children, including the experiences that forced them out of their communities and drove them to come alone to the United States; the lack of fair access to the U.S. protection system after they arrive; and the potential dangers that many of these children face upon return to their home country.More information
International Programs
With the challenge of large numbers of unaccompanied children coming to the U.S. seeking safety, we have an historic opportunity to educate stakeholders and the public about child migration and to promote regional standards and joint action for the protection of children on the move. KIND is expanding its work in Central America and Mexico to protect children's rights and safety before, during and after migrationMore information
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As part of KIND's efforts to help children adjust to a new country, new language, new homes as well as to address the traumas which the majority of them have experienced, KIND now has Social Services Coordinators in all of our offices.More information
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"When I was in the immigration center almost everyone was crying because they wanted their family to be with them" – Angela, El SalvadorRead full story »
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Energy stocks moved mostly higher Wednesday as crude-oil futures jumped 2.2%, topping $80 a barrel for the first time on fresh data showing tighter U.S. petroleum supplies.
The U.S. Energy Department said gasoline inventories fell last week by 700,000 barrels and crude supply dropped 7.1 million barrels in the past week. The drop in crude was about twice as steep as analysts had expected. The U.S. distillate supply rose 1.8 million barrels, however.
Output from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries also remains in the trading picture. On Tuesday, the cartel announced a move to boost production by 500,000 barrels a day.
Crude oil for October delivery touched an all-time intraday high $80.05 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange before easing slightly to close at $79.91. See Futures Movers.
Among the benchmarks tracking energy-sector stocks, the Amex Natural Gas Index XNG, -0.04% stood out, jumping 1.7% to 501 points. The Amex Oil Index XOI, -0.50% rose 0.7% to 1,397 while the Philadelphia Oil Services Index OSX, +0.79% fell less than 0.1% to finish at 283.
Big movers included Hess HES, -0.34%, up 2.9% to $64.17 a share, and Marathon Oil MRO, -0.20%, up 2% at $53.97. Oil major Exxon Mobil Corp. XOM, +0.00% rose 0.8% to $87.65 and ConocoPhillips COP, -0.58% rose 1.6% to $84.85.
Refiners, looking at higher prices for their raw materials, brought up the rear. Valero Energy Corp. VLO, -2.22% shares fell 1.7% to $66.75 while Sunoco Inc. SUN, -0.99% shares lost 0.7% of their value to close at $72.57.
Shares of gas producer Apache Corp. APA, +1.48% rose 2.4% to $82.17, gaining after Goldman Sachs upgraded the company to buy from neutral. Apache also inked an exploration deal with EV Energy Partners.
Offshore rig owner Transocean Inc. RIG, -0.35% fell 26 cents to $106.69 and Global Santa Fe GSF, -1.59% shed 20 cents to $71.55 despite both drilling companies receiving upgrades from J.P. Morgan to neutral from underweight.
Meanwhile, shares of Quicksilver Resources KWK rallied 6.5% to $44.39.
BreitBurn Energy Partners BBEP said it would buy assets from Quicksilver for $750 million in cash and 24.35 million shares, in a deal valued at about $1.5 billion. BreitBurn's shares rose 0.2% to $32.37. See full story.


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Located in Southern Ontario Canada for over 30 years, we are a company that offers a wide variety of services pertaining to Signage, Artwork, Displays, Vehicle Customizing and much more...
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Glimpsed out of the corner of an eye, the new Buscemi 100mm Diamond Sneaker might look like just another white shoe.
But then something else catches that eye. A glimmer of light. A flicker of colour. Could it be? Are those… diamonds?
Yes gentlemen, Buscemi's latest limited edition drop doesn't just feature the brand's trademark 18-karat gold detailing – it's also dressed up in 11.5 carats of diamonds.
The 100mm Diamond takes its shape from the coveted 100mm, which typically retails for US$890 (AU$1162). The sneaker's tumbled white leather upper is a luxurious but aesthetically simple base for the real star of the show: the ultra-extravagant materials of the signature lock and hardware. It reportedly takes more than 20 hours to make a pair of these bad boys.
Which brings us to the price tag. A limited edition shoe, plus premium materials, plus a labour-intensive production process is an equation that could only end in $$$$. The 100mm Diamond will set you back a whopping US$132,000 (AU$172,346). And because it's only available in-store at the brand's new flagship in New York City, you may have to tack the price of a plane ticket onto that. Buscemi's publicists say it is officially the most expensive sneaker in circulation at the moment.
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A global internet sensation... hilarious the Daiy Mail
It is a book that never fails to make me laugh.. When I was in the shop, I actually laughed out loud, so my friend bought it as a present and possibly to get me out of the shop. If you think too deeply, it does have a ewuuuuuuuuuu factor.. but the concept and then the final outcome is really funny.Daisy
In THE LIFE OF FLY, Swedish artist Magnus Muhr has created a series of hilarious, memorable vignettes using common household flies. With just a few pencil markings, the flies transform into playful, friendly characters with little lives of their own--see them perform in a high stepping dance line, wait their turn at the diving board, sunbathe, horseback ride, and more. These totally unique photographs first found their way into the public consciousness as an e-mail forward that went viral and passed through inboxes worldwide. Summersdale published a version of the book in the UK in 2010 and the title was a hit at the Frankfurt Book fair this year--but we had already picked it up! American audiences will delight in the boundary-pushing, quirky, macabre art that recalls THE FAR SIDE, THE BOOK OF BUNNY SUICIDES, and more iTunes
At first sight, this book would be related to some kind of philosophies from "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka. There's nothing like that in this book. Just pencil sketches and photographies with real flies. Gross but hilarious jokes!
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Attitude-the difference maker
It's a popular saying that attitude is everything. In other words attitude is king. I didn't understand it until when I studied the animal kingdom. The lion is not the largest of the animals and yet it's the king of the jungle, controlling the jungle.
The elephant in my opinion should be the king of the jungle because it's bigger than the lion and maybe the strongest but it's not. There are other animals that are bold like the lion and still could not match and stand as the number jungle citizen.
Then I later found out that there was something the lion has that most animals don't and that one thing is "attitude". Attitude is the difference maker. Life is not all about money, love, smartness alone. You need the right attitude to keep you going. Because several challenge will come your way.
Your greatest enemy in life is your last success. A person who doesn't have the right attitude will find value in his last success and that keeps him from doing something else or moving forward. Attitude makes you to see your last success as a stepping stone for tomorrow's success.
When I was watching a documentary on how google came to be, in history channel, It was said that the founders of google, even though are billionaires, still maintain the same lifestyle prior to start of google and I said to myself, that is attitude. Attitude makes you to maintain your lifestyle even when there is change in your status and the size of your pocket.
Guard your attitude and use it positively. This will make you grow over and over again, succeeding in all aspect of your life. And when there is a setback, attitude gives you the confidence to move on. Attitude is really the difference maker.