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The previous owners had planted a mandarin, an orange and a lime about 10 years ago and had had their chicken run built around them. Well at ten years old and well fertilised these trees were going gang busters.
Our current neighbours wanted to lift the canopy of each of the trees and were happy for us to come and pick all the fruit off the pruning instead of it going to waste.
So what should I do with 22 kgs of Limes?
I will be making some lime cordial, some Indian lime pickle and some sweet treats.... lime meringue pie, citrus tart, lime spice syrup cake this list goes on.
But if you have any ideas/recipes please let me know.
|Yes that is a laundry basket overflowing with limes.
There is also 5kg of mandarins and 11 kg of oranges but these will be a little easier to manage.
I have promised my neighbour some home made goodies in payment for all the fruit and he is happy with that but I am pretty sure I got the better end of the deal.


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Those Lovable Norks
Commentary: Since the United States is out of the practical range of land-based missile platforms, the Norks have been studiously working on building a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) that they can sail in the people's submarine to a position within range and launch it. It's their new strategy. The DPRK thought is that if the Norks can even get it within range, they can blackmail the US to do their bidding, or launch the missile and the US will be too timid to respond. Barack, maybe, Trump -- maybe a different problem for Dear Leader.
Japanese media reported that North Korea tested a submarine-launched ballistic missile in December. The Japanese broadcaster NHK, quoted US officials who said the US had detected a "ground test" of an SLBM in North Korea. The news accounts provided no details, including the date of the test and the location. If confirmed, it would be the fourth such test this year.
North Korean media have not mentioned this test. The lack of sensational publicity suggests the test, if it occurred, was intended to solve problems with the missile.
Chinese Balkanization
On 14 December, Xinhua published the content of a news conference with An Fengshan, a spokesman for China's Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. An took the usual hard line position against "Taiwan independence." Excerpts follow.
"When responding to a question at a regular news conference held today (14 December), An Fengshan said, "It is our unswerving stance to uphold the one-China principle and to oppose and suppress 'Taiwan independence' separatism. On the issue of anti- 'Taiwan independence' and anti-separatism, we have the firm determination, full confidence, and sufficient capabilities'."
A reporter asked a question about the Taiwan authorities' use of the phrase "maintaining the status quo".
An "pointed out that such remarks fully exposed the separatist nature of some political forces on the island seeking 'Taiwan independence' and their eager attitude to realize the dream of 'Taiwan independence.' He stressed that there is only one China in the world and both the mainland and Taiwan belong to one China. This is the reality recognized by the international community on an indisputable legal basis and factual basis. Facts will tell these people that 'Taiwan independence' is an impassable dead end."
Regarding the suggestion by some experts that the mainland should change its Taiwan policy from anti-'Taiwan independence' to suppressing 'Taiwan independence' and refinement of the Anti-secession Law to make it more operational in suppressing 'Taiwan independence,' An replied that the Anti-secession Law is a law that safeguards the country's territorial sovereignty, opposes and suppresses 'Taiwan independence,' and at the same time promotes the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations and national reunification."
"This law is the main embodiment of the Communist Party of China Central Committee's general policies and guiding principles toward Taiwan as well as the collective willpower of the people as a whole. It also embodies our consistent stance to make the greatest efforts with the utmost sincerity to realize peaceful reunification and meanwhile demonstrates our strong resolution to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as to resolutely oppose and suppress 'Taiwan independence' separatist behavior in any form.
The Anti-Secession Law makes it a crime for any Chinese official to advocate the alienation of any Chinese sovereign territory. That means officials cannot consider any dilution of the principle that there is "one China." The Chinese and the government on Taiwan both consider Taiwan to be a province of China. Thus, Taiwan officials are considered Chinese officials for the purposes of the Anti-Secession Law.
Taiwan officials who advocate "Taiwan independence" may be tried in Chinese courts and sentenced. Sentences include the death penalty. China has the legal foundation to suppress notions of 'Taiwan independence' as treason and has the military power to enforce the law.
Should Taiwan declare independence, Chinese leaders are mandated by the Anti-Secession Law to prevent it, under pain of a criminal sentence.
Commentary: The Anti-Secession Law is rabidly enforced because if it wasn't, Shanghai/Suzhou would leave the PRC the next day. Guangzhou/Guangdong would be gone a week later. It's not just about Taiwan, and readers need to understand the context. Beijing is not popular once you leave the ring roads and both Shanghai and Guangzhou have the economic muscle to exist outside the PRC. Chinese balkanization is not something that is often discussed in the media, nor is it discussed publicly in China where even advocating it could bring swift execution or imprisonment. However having spent time in China and having hobnobbed with the great and near great, it is discussed privately, often with great passion. The Party understands this and that is why the One China policy is inviolate. After Shanghai and Guangzhou leave, the Muslim provinces, most particularly Xinjiang, would be gone as well.
This is not secession talk the way that the Republicans would like to cast off the liberal enclaves of NY City, San Francisco, Portland and Los Angeles. It's a lot more serious than that with the Chinese. The People's Liberation Army is the glue that holds modern China together. Never doubt that. It's manifest in part because the Public Security Bureau (Chinese Police) are not armed. If an armed force is required, the Army/PAP steps in.
The Russian defense ministry reported that Syrian forces and militias were in the process of completing the liberation of eastern neighborhoods of Aleppo city. The remaining fighters and their families – some 10,00 people -- are being evacuated to Idlib. A total of 50,000 people require evacuation.
The Russian report reaffirmed that the Russian air force did not participate in the offensive against the rebels in eastern Aleppo. It recapped that 900 terrorists were killed and 3,033 left voluntarily. 1,524 already have been granted amnesty and the rest are being checked.
The evacuation proceeded without incident. Idlib has set itself up as the next siege target for Syrian and allied forces.
Central African Republic
Violent clashes between various factions are spreading in the Central African Republic. The new government of Faustin-Archange Touadera has limited control outside the capital, Bangui, and has failed to convince the dozens of armed militias around the country to lay down their weapons, according to a UN report.
UN monitors have found that previously localized fighting within the former Seleka rebel coalition and against anti-balaka has "grown more severe and widespread." (Note: "anti-balaka" is translated roughly as "invincible.")
Despite successful election of a new government in March, Central African Republic as a system is not capable of sustaining an elected government without competent armed forces.
Context and Precedence: The latest violence is a direct outgrowth of the inability or unwillingness of French and UN forces to stabilize the countryside. In 2013, the mainly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power in the majority Christian nation, toppling President Francois Bozize and sparking a backlash from Christian anti-balaka militias. Bloody sectarian fighting followed for months.
In October 2016, the French concluded their peacekeeping mission in the CAR, leaving 350 soldiers to assist MINUSCA. MINUSCA has just over 13,300 uniformed personnel.
The French and UN forces succeeded in stabilizing Bangui until recently. They did not attempt to disarm the Muslim or Christian militias outside Bangui. No party has proven capable of reconciling the Muslim and Christian communities. This slaughter (not at all uncommon in Africa) will continue until one side has wiped out the other. I don't see the Trump Administration getting involved. Let French troops die if they care.
Russian Hacking and the US Presidential Election
Commentary: There are different schools of thought. (President Obama doesn't feel that the election can be hacked or that widespread election fraud is possible)....but moving on with the meme:
- One is that the Russians hacked John Podesta's e-mail and handed it off to Wikileaks to embarrass Podesta, a Satanist, and presumably Clinton, because they're both contemptible curs.
- The other is that the late Seth Rich, a disillusioned DNC staffer, since murdered under unusual circumstances, leaked the information to Wikileaks, who ran with it.
If it was the Russians, why might they have done it?
"When mass protests against Russian President Vladimir Putin erupted in Moscow in December 2011, Putin made clear who he thought was really behind them: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
With the protesters accusing Putin of having rigged recent elections, the Russian leader pointed an angry finger at Clinton, who had issued a statement sharply critical of the voting results. "She said they were dishonest and unfair," Putin fumed in public remarks, saying that Clinton gave "a signal" to demonstrators working "with the support of the U.S. State Department" to undermine his power. "We need to safeguard ourselves from this interference in our internal affairs," Putin declared."

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Most celebrities don't have the luxury of spending the holidays with their families, and this is especially true during New Year. But unlike Christmas, NYE is the time when everyone is out with friends, partying up a storm to usher in a new chapter of their lives. Nicki Minaj is one such celebrity who had to welcome 2016 as a part of her job.
Needless to say, we don't think she was exactly displeased with the fact that she had to work on New Year's Eve. Nicki was spotted counting down to 2016 at Drai's Nightclub in Las Vegas.
Nicki wore a sexy two-piece ensemble, which showed off her toned abs and highlighted her curvaceous derriere. The 33-year-old wore the classic "So Kate" pumps by Christian Louboutin for her rather understated New Year's look.
The songwriter also debuted her new blond hair — a drastic change from her black style.
Nicki put on an entire performance set but was ushered out into the balcony just in time for the New Year countdown. The rapper bade farewell to 2015 on a balcony overlooking a gorgeous pool party.
Nicki Minaj welcomes 2016 with an exclusive performance at Drai's Nightclub Las Vegas on December 31, 2015
Nicki Minaj works the Las Vegas crowd at Drai's on New Year's Eve
Patent nude pumps may not be your typical New Year's Eve shoe choice, but Nicki definitely knew how to turn something classic into a party pump. Grab these timeless babies from Christian Louboutin over at Neiman Marcus and Barneys New York.
Christian Louboutin "So Kate" in Nude Patent, $675 at Neiman Marcus and Barneys New York
Credit: Judy Eddy / WENN


text: I just got the news at work that they are going to train us all in several different departments so as to be able to keep us around longer. I don't have a definitive date on when/if we will be let go, but at least they are trying to keep us on longer. I will post more when I know it.


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English: Information and Ideas: Writing
Teacher recommended?
- Created by: daniella
- Created on: 26-05-13 16:54
What must you consider before the exam?
- content
- organisation
- accuracy
- vocabulary
- genre
- audience
- style
- purpose of your writing
What will the the tasks possibly be?
You will be asked to write different non-fiction texts with different purposes and audiences. They may be of specific lengths.You might be asked to:
- Describe a person or a place.
- Give information or instructions.
- Persuade a person or group of people.
- Argue a point of view.
- Express an opinion on a topic.
- Analyse some information.
What might you need to think about?
- Content: what do you want to say?
- Organisation:how should you lay out and structure your writing?
- Accuracy: how good is your spelling and punctuation?
- Vocabulary: how many interesting words are you familiar with?
- imagine why you are writing
- why you might feel motivated to write the letter, speech or magazine article you have been asked to come up with.
- This is a bit like thinking of the back story to explain your motivation.
- Deciding on your motivation will give you more ideas about what to write.
what is genre?
Genre means the form of your non-fiction text
What to remember when writing a letter:
- Your Address: put your address at the top right of the paper
- Recipient Address: put the address of the person you are writing to at the top left of the paper
- Start with 'Dear .... ',
- you should include a comment such as, "I'm writing to you because..." or "...and that's why I thought I'd sit down and write you a letter."
- Yours sincerely and faithfully: sign "Yours sincerely," (if you know the person's name) or "Yours faithfully,"(if you don't - eg if you're addressing an organisation).
What to remember when writing a newsletter:
- Bold Heading
- Presentational Devices:use all that is relavant - eg picture boxes and captions, subheadings, boxes for quotations etc
What to remember when writing a magazine article:
- heading: must be used
- introductory paragraph
- use a by-line ("by X" or "writes X")?
What to remember when writing a speech:
If you're writing a speech, include a comment such as,
- "It's great to see so many of you here,"
- and sign off, "Thanks for listening," or "Have a safe journey home.
What to remember when writing any article:
think how a published article might open, eg with an appealing description such as
- "Think you know about teenagers?"
- Or it could start with a more personal point of view such as "Whenever I'm out with friends, there's always one topic of conversation that's bound to come up."
How to signal the audience you are writing for:
- using the right vocabulary in the headline of your newsletter (either chatty or formal language)
- choosing a specific publication to write your magazine article in (eg...fashion weekly)
- using the right words and expressions throughout your writing
How to signal the purpose of your article:
- explaining why you are writing your letter in the opening sentence
- explaining what your article is about in the introductory paragraph
- saying what your newsletter is aiming to do in a big bold headline
- be clear and imaginative
- use clear and varied sentences and paragraphs
- use the appropriate language techniques and presentational devices
- make sure you use correct punctuation and spelling
LOOK AT: these bad and good examples
1.) Dear Sir,
I'm writing to complain about an article in your newspaper criticising teenagers. Teenagers are not that bad; they just don't have enough to do.
This is correct, but it is not very interesting. The writer would struggle to write for the rest of the 45 minutes they have in the exam.
A better response would be to ask yourself why you would write a letter like this. The answer is probably because you read the article in the newspaper and it made you cross. The next step would be to ask yourself why it made you feel like this (cross). BE IMAGINATIVE- THINK OF SOMETHING THAT COULD HAVE THE MOST AUTHORITY OR POWER IN THE SITUATION! The answer to this may be that you are a parent with a teenage son who doesn't have much to do, perhaps because the local playground was sold off. Suddenly you have a scenario and your ideas will come thick and fast. The letter can therefore begin something like this: (ON THE FOLLOWING CARD)
2.) Dear Sir,
I was appalled to read the article in your newspaper last week criticising teenagers. As a parent of one myself, I feel personally insulted by the arrogant tone and ignorant attitude of your journalist.
My own son, for example, used to play in the local playground until two months ago when it was closed and bulldozed. All this was done just so some adults (who you might think are excellent role models) could get a nice view from their windows...
What types of questions/ subjects might you be ask
Text to...
- advise
- inform
- explain
- discribe
- argue
Writing to advise: What to include
- What is the person your adviseing aiming to do?
- How can you achieve this
- What to do
- What to be prepared for
- What might go wrong
- How to avoid problems
Writing to advise: some critiria
- Using an appropriate format to match the task
- Using an appropriate tone, to match the audience
- Using appropriate and interesting vocabulary
- Successful advice
- Level of structure and fluency
- Similar to writing to instruct.
- Reassure and or challage (Positive and negative)
- Imperitive verbs
- Uses modal verbs (eg. Can, Could, May, Might, Will, Would, Shall, Must, and Should
- Possibly sub-heading/bullet points
Writing to advise: A GOOD EXAMPLE
To the fundraisers in year 10.
We heard you're planning to raise money for the British Red Cross. That's a great idea! We planned a fundraiser when we were in year 10 and thought you might like some advice.
1. An event that works
You need to get as many people as possible to give money, so think about an event that includes the whole school, staff as well, and maybe even the parents.
Last year, we sold sandwiches, pizza and cakes at break time from the school canteen. Lots of people came and bought food, including parents.
You could also think about:
- a non-uniform day
- collections in assembly
- a sponsored event
Writing to advise: A GOOD EXAMPLE CONT.
2. Planning the event
It takes longer than you think to plan an event, so think about doing it next term. If you do a sponsored walk, for example, you'll need to:
- organise and distribute sponsorship forms
- allow students long enough to collect sponsors
- do the walk
- allow time for the money to be collected
3. Set a target
How many people do you want to involve? How much money do you want to raise? Probably the answer to both these questions is LOADS, but if you're too ambitious it will be harder to organise. Try to set an amount of money that you want to raise, keep it realistic, only huge organisations such as Comic Relief can raise millions. Then think about how many people you would need to raise £10, for example, for you to reach your target. If you decide to raise £200, then you need 10 people to make £20 each. Is that too hard, or too easy?
Writing to advise: A GOOD EXAMPLE CONT.
4. How to avoid problems
You'll need a detailed list of what needs to be organised. The easiest thing is to appoint one person to be in charge of each section. You need to make sure that you have regular meetings, so everybody knows what's going on. Setting some deadlines would be a good idea because it makes sure everyone gets on with their job. Maybe you could ask a form tutor to sit in on your meetings so that they don't get too out of control.
The main thing is to be ORGANISED.
5. How to avoid money problems
Once you have raised the money, you won't want to lose it! Last year, we asked one of the administrative staff to be in charge of collecting it. You will have to ask nicely! They will need a list of all the people who collected money so they can be crossed off once they have given it in. The school will write a cheque to your charity once all the money is collected.
Good luck with it. We had really good fun last year when we did our cake sale and raised £200!Form x, year 11.
Why is this a good example?
- Using an appropriate format, matching the task:
- a good format for the task its easy to follow and makes good use of headings and bullet points
- Using an appropriate tone, matching the audience:
- addresses the students appropriately without being patronising the tone is light and humourous
- Uses appropriate and interesting vocabulary:
- the vocabulary is appropriate and varied ; the choice of words makes the advise clear
- Successful advice
- the advise is thoughtful and helpful
- Level of structure and fluency
- organised, logical and fluently written. the writing flows from one point to another
- What grade is this essey?
- grade A
Writing to advise: A MEDIUM EXAMPLE
If you want some help with your fundraising, you should read this. We did fundraising last year and here's what we discovered.
You need to plan an event that people will like and be interested in. Maybe a fashion show or a sponsored walk.
It's good to plan the event very well so nothing goes wrong. You should get a committee together and give out the jobs and make sure you have lots of meetings so everyone is working on what they should be doing.
You need to have some targets. This means deciding how much money you want to raise and how many people should be helping out.
To avoid problems, you probably need to get your form tutor to hold a meeting with everyone and get him or her to decide who has what jobs.
Don't let the money you raise get lost, that's very important.
Good luck!
Why is it a medium example?
- Using an appropriate format, matching the task:
- an attempt to arrange the contents helpfully but no use of headings
- Using an appropriate tone, matching the audience:
- some attempt to hit the right tone for advising similar aged people in a non formal, helpful way
- Uses appropriate and interesting vocabulary:
- the vocabulary is appropriate but not particularly varied or interesting
- Successful advice
- some advice but not fully explored
- Level of structure and fluency
- some structure and fluency but this does not fully engage the reader
- What grade is this essey?
- grade D/E
Writing to advise: A POOR EXAMPLE
Dear Year 10,
I thought you would like some help with raising money for the British Red Cross. I think you should make sure you have an event that works such as a sponsored walk or selling food to the staff at break time. I would like a non-uniform day. You can charge people not to wear school uniform, also the teachers have to wear uniform. You should make sure that you set a target for how many people and how much money you want. Also you must avoid problems like people not joining in or people not helping when you have asked them to. You should get your form tutor to help you. Give all the money you raise to the school office, so it doesn't get lost or nicked.
From Form x, year 11
Why this is a poor example:
- Using an appropriate format, matching the task:
- not an appropriate format as this looks more like a letter no headings or paragraphs
- Using an appropriate tone, matching the audience:
- no sense of how to address the audience, this could be advising anyone
- Uses appropriate and interesting vocabulary:
- the vacabulary is dull, repetitive and no conscious decisions to use appropriate vocabulary have been made
- Level of structure and fluency
- there isn't much advice present
- What grade is this essey?
- grade F
Writing to advise: layout
- Introduce the subject, eg 'The type of event that will work well', give some ideas, conclude and move on to the next point.
- Expand on the subject:
-planning the event, eg how the event will be organised
-targets for the event, eg how many people you're expecting
-problems, eg explain what problems might come up and how you'll tackle them
- Conclude the whole piece of writing.
Writing to inform, explain and describe ( I. E. D)
What is informing?
Informing gives abjective factual information
What is explaining?
Explaining give reasons for how or why something happens. factual with more detail
What is describing?
Descibing trties to paint a vivid picture in the reader's head. or aobuit how something makes you feel
Writing to I.E.D.: EXAMPLE
In a scenario where you are writing a letter demonstrate example where you are...
- informing
- explaining
- describing
Which of the following is a I/E/D
1.) My throat feels like osmething has scratched it and my head feels like someone is hitting it wit a hammer
2.) You have a cold
3.) Colds are caused by viruses that cannot be treated with antibiotics. the way you are feeling is normal when you have a cold
Which of the following is a I/E/D: ANSWERS
1.) Describe
2.) Informing
3.) Explaining
Writing to inform: what to remember
- imagine that you are in the position of the person that your informing
- remember G.A.P.S. (Genre could be giving instructions, recipes, directions, manuals, science experiment. Audience could be anyone. Purpose - to inform - giving unbiased information which is reliable and factual. Style - Formal)
- make sure language is clear, factual and impersonal
- use short and clear sentences
- Break up writing with diagrams, illustrations, pictures and subheadings
Writing to explain: what to remember
- who you are writing to
- why you're writing to them, eg "being fair is a good quality in a carer because."
- G.A.P.S (Genre, could be explaining a set of data, a speech, or how a mechanism works. Audience, could be anyone. Purpose, to explain, to make clear and show the meaning/to account for something. Style, formal or informal)
- Generally in the third person (your narrating it)
- Use clear factual language
- Give a balanced view with evidence for any points made
- Use connectives of comparison, eg whereas, though, while, unless, equally, however.
Writing to explain: example
Below is an account for a repair firm, explaining the nature of a fault and what needs to be done. Spot the techniques which are specific to writing to explain.
Faulty oven
There appears to be a problem with the gas supply to the recently fitted oven in the kitchen.
The gas hobs
These generally work okay when only one or two are used at once, however if you use all four hobs, they tend to spit and crackle, creating a health and safety risk. I have tried several different combinations in an effort to get the cooker to work effectively but every time I try something I end up getting burnt. This actually means that some food ends up being eaten cold, as it is impossible to cook everything simultaneously.
Writing to explain: example
The gas oven
Another problem is the oven itself. It seems as if there isn't enough gas getting through the pipes. When it is first lit, the hissing sound of the gas is quite loud, whereas when it has been on for 15 minutes or more the hissing dies down and it sounds like it is about to go out. You can see the obvious concerns with gas leaking if the flame goes out.
The solution
I would appreciate a written report of the problem and would either like the oven fixed or a replacement oven brought in before the end of the week.
Writing to describe: what to remember
- your thoughts and feelings are important - how does it make you feel and why?
- G.A.P.S - (Genre, writing a story, describing a scene, a diary entry. Audience, could be anyone. Purpose, to describe, to get a vivid picture in the readers' head so they almost feel like they are there. Style, informal.)
- use adjectives and adverbs
- use similies
- use metaphors eg. That girl is a star
- include ALL 5 senses
Writing to discribe: example
Anxiously I tug on my thick woolly socks. The sparkling peak of Snowdon looms like an iceberg above me. My skin tingles the air is so cold. Boots next, numb fingers fumble with the laces. Other walkers are getting ready too, chattering animatedly to one another, their voices seem amplified in the breathless, chilly air. Everyone is eagerly anticipating their day, but I'm not so sure.
We set off along the Pyg track, our boots crunching through the snow, Cryb Goch looms above, an intimidating sight. A shiver of fear runs down my spine and the hair on the back of my neck prickles. Everyone else wants to go this way, but I'd rather take an easier route. Someone fell off last week!
A nerve-jangling scramble and Cryb Goch lies before me, a spiny white lizard's back stretching into the distance. Was it a trick of the light or did I see it twitch, preparing to send me tumbling? A butterfly of panic flutters in my stomach and I struggle to quell it. Slowly I set off on my crawl while my companions trip like mountain goats along the craggy ridge. How do they do it? The next hour is a blur of scraped knees, glimpses of dizzying drops and mumbled prayers.
Writing to discribe: example
Ah! The top! Thank God! My prayers have been answered! I deserve a cup of tea. Is it just me, or does lukewarm tea poured from a flask you have lugged all the way up a mountain taste the best? I break off a big chunk of milk chocolate - the rich smell fills my nostrils. Mmmmm! Now, how do we get down?
Writing to argure: what to remember
- You should write a balanced and rational argument
- less passionate or emotional than if you were writing to persuade
- G.A.P.S. (Genre, this could be a letter, article, formal planned speech etc. You should follow the conventions of the type of writing. Audience, this could be a certain age group, readers of a particular publication, a councillor etc. Use a vocabulary and style that suits them. Purpose, this is an argument so the purpose is to influence the readers views, to change minds. Style, this might be chatty and informal, depending on the audience, or use vocabulary in a particular way.)
Writing to argue: useful techniques
- Rhetorical questions are good for making the reader think eg "Do uniforms really create better citizens?" Keep these to a minimum though.
- Emotive language appeals to the readers' emotions. It can help convince them.
- Always counter opposing views politely.
Writing to argue: example
Dear Mrs Andrews
I am writing because you chair a committee in charge of the compulsory wearing of school uniforms. I am a student at Brinsley High School, a friendly and successful school where uniforms are not worn.
I believe that there is good evidence that wearing school uniform is now outdated. I fully understand that uniform looks smarter than casual clothes and that this might attract parents on Open Day. However uniforms are expensive and forever need replacing as students grow. This poses a real worry to financially stressed families. This is made worse by the fact that the uniform is only available from an expensive school shop rather than from inexpensive and competitive retailers.
It's true that wearing uniform means students don't spend all morning choosing what to wear or beg parents for clothes that will impress their friends. However there is another side to this argument: uniforms breed uniformity. We are a culturally diverse nation and if we all dress the same, this encourages us to be the same. At Brinsley High, we are encouraged to express our individuality, yet this seems to be in conflict with the message enforced uniform sends to us.
Writing to argue: example
A big argument in favour of uniform is one of safety. We are easily identifiable and this can be very useful if there is an accident. This appeals to parents who are always worried about new dangers facing us. But could it also be that wearing uniform can bring potential problems? Two friends of mine have been bullied while walking home just because their school uniform identified them as being from a "rival" school. Surely, you wouldn't want this to happen to one of your own children?
In conclusion, I can fully understand the motivation for making students wear uniform to look smart, to worry less about wearing the right clothes and also for safety. However, I hope I have shown that there is another case to be made. School uniforms can be a burden to parents with less money and to students identified as being different. They also stifle a sense of freedom and self-expression. I believe this rule is outdated and is in many ways illogical. It needs to change.
Yours sincerely,
Gary White
What to remember when writing a report:
- headings and subheadings
- objective perspective
- formal language
- formal regerences to people (eg. students, clients, colleagures etc.)
- facts, figures and stats
- clear simple layout
- recommendations and/ or conclusions at the end
What to remember when writing to give instructions
- clear and factual style
- uses imperative verbs (eg. Put .... Sit .... Take ...etc.)
- Often uses subheadings
- impersonal tone
Writing to review/comment:
- Gives reasons why it is good or bad
- gives a conclusion
- technical language
- gives an opinion
- comparison
Discussion/discursive writing:
- balanced and objective
- gives arguments for and against a topic
- comes to a conclusion after considering the facts
- uses connectives
- often uses comparison
Writing to entertain:
- Lively style
- informal often humerous
- often uses 'you' to address the reader
- exaggeration
- familiar sayings
- slang words
Writing to persuade:
- Must convince reader
- seperate persuasive reasons
- use 'we', 'us' and 'our'
- examples/facts/opinions
- rhetorical questions/alliteration/repetition
Writing to analyse:
- Breaks something down into its key parts
- select the key parts and examine and assess their individual meaning or qualities
- explore how key parts contribute to the whole
- careful step-by-step order
- paragraphs must be arranged logically
10 MINS : Highlight key words in all questions read for gasps
6 MINS: Highlight relevant material for question plan question 1
12 MINS: Answer question 1
6 MINS: Highlight relevent material for question 2 plan question 2
14 MINS: Answer question 2
6 MINS: Highlight relevant material for question 3 plan question 3
14 MINS: Answer question 3


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Rockbox mail archiveSubject: Re: My Possessed FMR
From: Rocker (rocker_at_shaw.ca)
Date: 2004-10-22
Rindi wrote:
That's some serious @%#$ dude! Lol...
OH Wow, well done mate. Flashing an FMR certainly makes it seriously
Don't you just love kit? I've just had mine flashed and turned into a
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Hello to all you happy and maybe not so happy FMR owners. Several
Well, just for fun I pulled it out of the junk bin and pressed the on
My question is: I never had the FMR flashed in the past. Now that I
So go dig out your old dead FMr units and for fun press the on button.
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It's gonna add MOBILITY to your already mobile life.
So what's Celcom 3G? it's like GPRS on steroids in terms of speed, and like your mobile phone, laptop PC and television in terms of functionality and content. With 3G, you can... experience face to face conversation. Access high speed internet browsing as well as browse exciting content. You could watch blockbuster read up on financial news, and buy or sell on the fly.
Download and listen to your favourite hit song. Catch sports updates as they happen. Or even... get tickled with animated comic strips. Keep tabs on your pregnancy, if you're to be or an anxious dad.
And it's all through your 3G mobile phone. Anytime, when you're on the go
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Let the rally begin for Apple. Again!
The company's stock crossed $200 per share Wednesday, but settled back. Today, a kind of two-steps-forward-one-step-back approach, as Apple blows through $200 with a lot more conviction. Will it finally close above the psychologically -- and financially -- important plateau?
Most of the Apple watchers I talk to say achieving this level was just a matter of time, with some surprised it took this long. The naysayers say Apple's gains are getting way too ahead of themselves: that euphoria is replacing reason and that Apple bulls risk stampeding themselves.
I'm not so sure about that.
Simple history shows that in the weeks leading up to Macworld, Apple shares kick themselves into a new gear and rack up big-time gains. It's just that this year, Apple was already seeing tremendous momentum earlier -- which makes the gains since Nov. all the more jaw-dropping.
To wit: Last year, Apple shares jumped 22% between Nov. 1, 2006 and the day after Macworld last January. In the same time period from 2005 and 2006, Apple shares gained 46%. This time around, Apple is under-performing its history, rising only about 6%.
But if you take the company's gains from their low on Nov. 12, Apple is up a big 29%. Still below its historical average -- and that's leading some to think that an even more significant rally in these shares lies ahead.
The fact is, Apple's product pipeline continues to churn new revenue streams. This holiday shopping season, its MacBook laptop was one of Amazon.com's best sellers. Five of the top 10 electronics products on Amazon were iPods.
That's the good news.
But there is some ammunition for those who say Apple's gains are too much, too fast. The company's $175 billion market cap exceeds those of Hewlett-Packard , Intel , IBM , and Cisco .
Troy Wolverton at the San Jose Mercury News points out this morning that Apple's market cap is all the more overwhelming, when you consider its sales are a quarter of HP's and IBM's, and its earnings are less than half those of Intel and Cisco.
But this is all about outlook and where the company goes from here. And if you look at the slimmer laptops on the way, the new 3G iPhones and new iPods, Apple's growth ahead seems to more than justify such lofty shares. None of the companies whose market caps Apple has eclipsed can boast such an outlook.
And even in the face of stiff competition from Blackberry maker Research in Motion -- and even purported pictures of the new Google Gphone making the rounds once again -- Apple has been able to excel. Its last earnings report was an eye-opener: revenue, earnings and margin acceleration in the face of such strong competition.
Its December earnings will determine whether this stock is worth the $200 per share, or whether investors weeks from now will look back on the plateau, longing for the day when Apple shares were that affordable.
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Shocking Problems That Riddle The Xbox 360 (Page 1)
While Microsoft won't give exact numbers, up to 30% of the first 16 million Xbox 360's sold are (or soon will) experience technical difficulties. Literally millions of 360 gamers have had their gaming enjoyment cut short by the various errors that plague the Xbox 360. The Red Ring of Death, the "black screen of death", the 1 red light error and many others can have a dramatic effect on your enjoyment of the system. Errors and problems seem to surround the Xbox 360 like a cloud.
Where does a concerned owner turn for information? How do you find the best information to help you get your system back up and running? Can you even repair your Xbox 360? The honest answer is maybe. Depending on the issue you are dealing with, you may be able to fix it or you may have to replace something.
What are the Most Common Problems with the Xbox 360?
While there are lots possible errors you may run into with your Xbox, the most common problem is the 3 red light error. You may be more familiar with the names Red Ring of Death or RROD. Each of these names refers to the same problem; the Ring of Light (power button lights) illuminates red in three quadrants; in sections 1, 3 and 4 to be specific. In addition, when the error occurs your console will become inoperable. The dashboard will not function, nor can you turn the console off through the controller. In some cases an E74 error screen will be displayed on the TV. The only action you are able to take is to shut the console down via the power button on the front of the console.
The number of 3 red light errors has become so great that Microsoft has extended their warranty for this problem up to three years. For more help with the 3 red light error see this Xbox problems and fixes guide.
The second most common problem with the Xbox 360 is the 1 red light error. In this instance, the only LED illuminated on the Ring of Light is in the lower right section. This error denotes a "hardware failure". Unlike the 3 red light error, this one displays an error code across the TV screen, giving you additional information about the problem. However, this information is often erroneous. The Xbox detects a problem with a system such as the DVD drive or the hard drive, but does not detect the underlying reason for the malfunction. Frequently, the cause of the 1 red light error is the same as that for the 3 red light error.
What Other Errors Can Affect My Xbox 360?
In addition to the two errors mentioned above, other problems can plague your console. Two red lights on the Ring of Light denote an overheated condition, while all four LEDs illuminated simultaneously indicate an AV problem. Both of these errors seem to have separate causes, but closer investigation has revealed that they share a similar source to the two other errors mentioned previously. A whole list of Xbox 360 problems can shed more light on this issue.
What is the Underlying Cause of All These Errors?
Almost all of the problems experienced by Xbox 360 owners can be traced to a single, underlying cause. This cause is actually a combination of several factors engendered by Microsoft's subpar construction methods. In their rush to be the next generation console, they made some serious mistakes...
There are several parts to the problem. One area of concern is the type of lead-free solder used to hold the GPU and CPU to the motherboard sockets. This solder becomes very brittle when exposed to high heat levels, such as those found in the console. As the solder becomes brittle and weak, cracks form in it, especially around the corners of the GPU.
The second area of concern is the size of the heat sinks used for the GPU and CPU. The heat sink is too small to adequately disperse the heat produced during operation. An additional area that poses problems is the X-clamp mounting configuration used to hold the heat sink to the motherboard. This system actually creates heat buildup below the GPU chip and makes the solder more brittle.
Finally, the thermal protective paste applied to the GPU and CPU is not sufficient to dissipate heat. When taken together, these separate problems cause major issues with console operation. The expansion of the motherboard forces the GPU up, breaking the solder at the joints. This results in the GPU breaking contact with the motherboard and becoming inoperable.
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me like the eyes…
omg who is going to appear? Special guest? Missy? Asclepyus?
Damn I never got the memo about the guest appearances. I should fire my new secretary. Btw ou know her, it´s Myssy!!!!! Btw I am reading a new manga over here, the say it is good. It´s called Bakuma.
Haha it was on facebook page for a while! I only read a little bit of Bakuman, not really sure how it is! Hopefully it's good
did… she just break a test tube of blood over his head? that's pretty BA!
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De Quervain's tenosynovitis occurs when the tendons around the base of the thumb are irritated or constricted. Swelling of the tendons, and the tendon sheath, can cause pain and tenderness along the thumb side of the wrist. This is particularly noticeable when forming a fist, grasping or gripping something, or when turning the wrist. Two of the main tendons to the thumb pass through a tunnel (or series of pulleys) located on the thumb side of the wrist.
Tendons are rope-like structures that attach muscle to bone. Tendons are covered by a slippery thin soft-tissue layer, called synovium. This layer a9llows the tendons to slide easily through a fibrous tunnel called a sheath. Any swelling of the tendons and/or thickening of the sheath, results in increased friction and pain with certain thumb and wrist movements. De Quervain's tenosynovitis may be caused by overuse. It also is associated with pregnancy and rheumatoid disease. It is most common in middle-aged women.
At Oceana Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Dr. Aboka brings added expertise in minimally invasive treatment of De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, facilitating your return to pain-free function. This procedure is an outpatient/same-day surgery, and is done through a small incision, leading to less pain and scarring and quicker recovery and return to normal function.


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Fri, 27 April 2012
Dave Willis from the Possum Jenkins band talks about how humbling it was to have their latest album Carolinacana fan-funded through a Kickstarter campaign, how they were able to keep the band together for 8 years even while everyone in the band was having lives outside of the band, and playing bards where they have to "keep throwing music at them "til they give up and start dancing."
Direct download: tmf0085.mp3
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Fri, 20 April 2012
Mike June talks about his new band, The Wilson Street Refugees got its name; how the Grateful Dead became a bonding point for him and his Dad; how his album Exile on Wilson Street was made even though he was broke; the surreal moment he had during SXSW; and how many of his songs are "usually finishing conversations that weren't finished in person.'
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Fri, 13 April 2012
Chris Castle talks about how he lined up the stellar group of musicians for his latest project Last Bird Home and managed to get it recorded in Levon Helms studio; how he got started in song writing and landed his first job working for music publishers on Music Row, and how he connects the dots from Sublime to Lefty Frizzell.
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Fri, 6 April 2012
Beth McKee tells us and talks about the different styles of southern music on her latest CD, Next To Nowhere; tells us about fishing or redfish near Port Sulfer, Louisiana and its metaphorical implications; and tells us how her "Swamp Sistas" movement got started.
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The worst is yet to come.
That's the message that was plastered all over the walls of an East London tube station to promote the latest release of the Netflix hit-series Black Mirror.
Every single advertising board on Old Street station was taken over with cryptic messages that served as teasers for each of the six episodes in the new series.
One poster read: "Brain implants let parents monitor teens", while another says: "Dating app knows when your relationship will end".
Commuters took to social media to discuss the doomy adverts.
Buying all the ad space in Old Street station and turning the silicon roundabout into a giant ad for #BlackMirror is one of the most heroically subversive things I've ever seen. pic.twitter.com/17CEG1uaEo
— Alex Jurczynski (@ajurczynski) January 2, 2018
Appear Here, the company that's responsible for curating ad campaigns for Old Street station said:
"We partnered with TfL to re-imagine the London Underground experience and enhance the everyday journey.
"We didn't want to fill Old Street station with your average station retail and this activation embodies just that. Old Street is filled with forward-thinkers and early-adopters, which makes it the ideal place for brands to test out more daring ideas."
The eagerly-awaited new series of Charlie Brooker's Sci-Fi thriller was released in the UK on December 29th and is now available to watch on Netflix.


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There have been 8 series of The Great British Bake Off, each episode is one hour long and features a selection of amateur bakers from across the UK. With a different themed challenge each week, the aspiring bakers try to show off their inner Mary Berry to impress bake-off judges, Paul Hollywood & Prue Leith. With flumps, fails & and the occasional hand shake of approval, these bakers do all they can with a list of ingredients and a step-by-step method for a dessert they've never baked before. Sounds easy enough, right?
Now the baking season is upon us for another 10 weeks, it's time for YOU to dust off those scales & put your baking skills to the test. Whether you're a baking fanatic or a complete amateur, we want to see your bake off attempts…and we'll try our best not to laugh! So whether you're showing off your best bakes or your ultimate fails, make sure to tag @costcutter and use the hashtag #BAKEITORFAKEIT in your Facebook & Instagram posts and you could be in with a chance to WIN a Kitchen Aid!
So if you bake from scratch, or cheat your way to success, Costcutter can help you every step of the way!
On your marks, get set…BAKE!
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The ALPHA Course is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, friendly setting. This is a 10-week course centered around a meal, short video, and a discussion that serves as a forum for open and honest dialogue to explore the Christian faith. It will be held on Thursday evenings, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm weekly in the Fellowship Hall beginning September 6 and ending on November 8. Childcare will be provided. Stop by the ALPHA table in the hall to sign up. For further details, please contact Pastor Andrew Henderson at 608.221.1528 or email email@example.com.
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Good luck to everyone running NYC this weekend! I hope to be one of you some day when it is time.:D Jen, you better run it again then. And Erica, I know you will, haha. Have an amazing romp through some of my favorite streets!
Happy Halloween to all! The day with people dress up in crazy outfits, eat candy all day and night, and make every excuse to act a fool all night long. Also known as my life. Except my "acting a fool all night long" means eating ice cream, torturing my cat by shrieking in a shrill voice, and then watching Bravo on the couch. With a pumpkin beer. Speaking of, you better know that I am prepped and ready.
Hello, my friends. Please meet Angry Orchard Ginger Apple (maybe one of the best things ever next to Crabbies), Abita Pecan, Shock Top Pumpkin, New Holland Ichibod (pumpkin), Blue Moon Pumpkin, and Leinenkugel's Snowdrift Vanilla Porter. I will be dressing one or two of those bad boys up in a koozie and popping their tops. See? CRAZY!!
But that said, please be crazy somewhat responsibly. For a few really simple tips to make your Halloween the best night possible, please check out my post on Halloween Mistakes to Avoid! Alternative Title: DON'T BE THAT GUY.
So, shall we relive some glory days? Halloween Costumes. I am honestly not a big dresser-upper. I tend towards the side of laziness. Unlike this badass gal Jen–can we agree that this is a seriously amazing costume?
Halloween Costumes that I remember dressing up as:
- Power Ranger (twice, the blue and red)
- Princess (the dress from HELL. Seriously unraveled as I wore it. To this day, I still hate tulle with an ever loving passion)
- Genie (teal harem pants hooollla)
- Princess Leia (with wig, which I then undid and kept)
- Mel C from the Spice Girls (I needed a costume for the school Halloween Parade STAT , I was into the Spice Girls at the tim (5th grade), and we could make it from what I already had. Then we sharpied the tat on. Totes badass.
- Blue M&M (crispy, thank you)
- One of the Charlie's Angels
- A badass cowgirl (from what I already had)
- For senior year Halloween, I essentially went as myself–a rider, but in all my horse show stuff (I have picks for all of the follow, but they are locked in my external harddrive, so one day, if you are good, I will find them)
- I was Shaggy for favorite childhood character (I loved Scooby, and it was an easy costume for me, plus I had a stuffed Scoob)
- In college, I was a medieval guard–which is one of my fave costumes ever, but no one got it. I also wore my tall boots for the costume.
- Then I was a vampire victim (an idea stolen from my mom)
- A playboy bunny (Alex was Hef)
- 4th year, I was a Team Pink baseball player (I had VS Pink tube socks and a Team Pink baseball t-shirt)–funny story, Alex tore all the ligaments in his ankle the day before. I think he wore a football jersey and sat on a couch!
Other costumes that I have donned (thank you, sorority):
- Serena and Dan from Gossip Girl
- Megara (from Hercules) (Disney) (pre Alex)
- Mardi Gras (Alex was an outlaw)
- Chick-fil-A cow (Throwdown for your Hometown)
- Trophy Wife (pre Alex, my "husband" was a nerd. It was actually hilarious.
Many more, but these are some of my faves.
Thank you for reliving some memories!
Thank you to Mar, Cynthia, and Courtney, Nicole, and Heather for enabling this waltz down memory lane! I'm sure more pics will surface in the future. And you know I will share 😀
Favorite Halloween Costume you have worn? Do you coordinate costumes with your significant other or wear what you want?
Would you rather get beer or candy in your trick-or-treat bag (assuming you are of age, obvs)? I just thought of this, but how awesome would it be to get Baileys???
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Diabetes and Dental Care
Diabetes affects the function of the immune system. People with diabetes are more likely to get infections such as gum disease. They may also experience decreased saliva flow which can lead to increased plaque build-up and calculus (tartar) deposits.
Periodontal disease
Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums. Bacteria can irritate gums if plaque is not cleaned from teeth and gums daily. Irritated gums may look red, swollen and may bleed.
To keep your teeth and gums healthy
- Gently brush your teeth twice a day using a small, soft toothbrush and a pea sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Spit the toothpaste out, don't rinse.
- Gently clean between your teeth with floss each day. Your dentist can show you how to floss effectively.
- Visit your dentist regularly. Seek advice if you have mouth ulcers, sores, infections or pain in your teeth or gums.
If you wear dentures
- Gently brush your gums once a day.
- Brush your dentures with a soft brush morning and night.
- Use soap and cold water then rinse well.
- Remove your dentures at night and store them in cold water.
- Make sure they fit well.
It is also important to
- Limit how much and how often you have food and drink high in sugar.
- Wear a mouthguard when playing contact sports.
- Use a chap stick or lip balm with a Sun Protection Factor when outside.
- Tell your dentist you have diabetes.
- Quit smoking – smoking can make gum disease worse. Your doctor or dentist can advise and support your decision to quit.


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Brian Lenihan
Irish Finance Minister engulfed by the 2008 global financial crisis who agreed a punitive bail-out deal with the IMF and EU in 2010
Brian Lenihan, the deputy leader of the opposition Fianna Fail party, was a man of singular talent and grace. It was his misfortune to be Minister for Finance in 2008 and to have had to cope with a financial crisis of such severity that it did not lend itself to correction before he lost office earlier this year.
Born in Athlone in 1959, he was the eldest son of Brian Lenihan, then a Fianna Fail senator and subsequently a government minister and Tanaiste (deputy prime minister). Young Brian never lost the vowels of his native place although, when he was 12, the family moved to Dublin and he went to school at Belvedere, a Jesuit college, where he was head boy. He read law at


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March 2 2018
Cedarburg Renovation
N50W5674 Portland Rd Cedarburg [map]
4 Bdrms / 2 Full & 1 Half Bath
Tracy La Londe
Powers Realty
Ultra-cool renovation of an Cedarburg home, listed by Tracy La Londe of Powers Realty.
This ultra-cool renovation in Cedarburg went on the market this week, listed by Tracy La Londe of Powers Realty.
The location is Portland Road, just east of Cedar Creek Park. This is just a short walk from the Cedarburg "downtown".
This one is really cool. The first floor has been totally opened up and we love the use of recycled materials throughout the home. The bathrooms look awesome and there's a big backyard as well.
Check out all the photos and more details via the link to listing, below.
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The International Display Workshops event currently taking place in Japan is mostly a trade show, although that doesn't mean there are no futuristic gadgets for us to bring you. One of the brightest stars of the show so far has been a full-colour electronic paper prototype from
As the photo shows, the e-paper display can show more colours than the two or three we've typically seen in prototypes from other companies to date, but Fuji Xerox wouldn't confirm the exact technical specifications.
Gelatinous colours
It did say, however, that the 105 x 148mm sheet (A6 equivalent) is flexible and that its colour (RGB) liquid crystals are held in a gelatine matrix. Quite what that means is about as clear as mud, but the end result is visibly impressive.
The nature of the workshop event means there are very few details beyond that vague outline. But Fuji Xerox does have plans to scale the technology up to create an A4 display at some point, so here's hoping for some e-books that aren't as dull as the current models before long.


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Why not learn more about Shopping?
Ways to Find Savings in Online Shopping
While it is true that there are now more and more people who shop online, there are however many other easy savings opportunities that they are missing like free shipping, digital coupons, and price-drop refunds.
Let us examine the savings you can find when shopping online.
Well, most must have heard about coupons but for some reason or another the likelihood of pushing for it is anticipated by those shoppers who are not price conscious. But little do they know that there are different types of values applied to coupons such as discounts, free shipping, buy-one-take-one, trade-in for redemption, first-time customer coupons, free trial offer, launch offers, festival offers, and free giveaways.
Another untold opportunity that buyers likely miss is this online technology that enables one to compare prices by using a browser that has incorporated an app that will automatically scan the web while you shop and offer comparison pricing on any item you are viewing. So even when you are shopping online on small amounts you are assured to get the best price that is available. This app will stay hidden when you are not shopping.
Because they don't want to receive too many emails many consumers give up on a thirty percent discount for signing up for a newsletter. Today, you can streamline all of your subscription into one daily digest through an email app. One solution for this is to get a separate email address for your retail newsletters, then when you need to check out a particular merchant you simply need to search within that account.
Another missed out rule that most online shoppers overlook, is that prices change throughout the week. This means that some days are better than others to buy certain goods. To give you some cue: Tuesday afternoon is the best time of the week to buy airfare, since that is when the airlines roll out their weekly fares. Thursday is reportedly a killer day for deals to most retailers so take time to find out so you can pick the right day to shop. Shopping on a Tuesday could not you up to forty percent off of your purchases online.
When shopping online, it pays to be patient. If you are not in such a rush to buy something, try putting it in your cart, then walking away. This will help you track items over time to see if they go on sale.
One other way is by chatting with customer services representatives because they are able to give out special discounts and promo codes which you cannot get out of their website. But by being inquisitive, this would likely trigger the customer service rep to give you those promos or even get to renew your expired coupon.


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Bigg Boss 8 20th October 2014 Written Episode Update
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Day 29
Nomination Special
All inmates are sleeping, song patshala starts playing, all inmates get up and dances.
Pritham is cleaning house, he says that those who live in big houses, respect servants who clean their big houses, now I know how much difficult it is, bigg boss have make us learned it.
Ali in lounge says to inmates that Pritham is cleaning in fun way.
in garden area, Pritham says I am cleaning house, I am washing bathroom, I salute people who do this work.
Karishma, puneet and Praneet discuss who will be new captain, Puneet says it will be good if rules are not changed by new captain, it will disturb inmates, Karishma says Ali is throwing tantrums coming after 4 weeks, we were not sitting idle before him, he acts like he knows everything, Karishma says I accept that house was clean, praneet says its just that we cant says no to him now as he is captain otherwise we use to do work too.
Gautam comes to Diandra, he puts his hand in her make up bag, diandra says you don't have manners to ask me first, you touched my bag without asking me even, Gautam says I am like this only, diandra says what like this, you should have manners to ask me first. gautam leaves from there.
Gautam comes to Upen, gautam says if she doesn't want then not talk, why she is fighting with me, what she thinks that I am interested in her? she is 10 years old than me, Upen says she is moody.
Ali talks like eunuch, Sushant ask him to have silent fast for 5 minutes, Pritham says you are gone Ali, when you will be no captain, inmates wont leave you, they have thought what punishment to give you, Ali says I will bear it.
Ali has given some work to inmates for garden area but Praneet, Arya and Sonali doesn't come on time so Ali decide to punish them. Ali ask three to stand beside wall and doesn't love.
in bedroom, Soni says he is weird, he thinks that when he will say, we will start doing work leaving our things.
Arya, Praneet and sonali starts singing badly and loudly, Ali says I gave them punishment and they are giving my ears punishment, Puneet says see when you listen we get punishment too. Ali comes in bedroom and says my head is aching because of their singing, minissha says not you know how we feel when you sing, Ali says I will not sing now. he puts tissue in his ears.
Karishma reads announcement that nomination time has comes, this week its little different, you have to put foam on person whom you want to nominate, you have to openly nominate person.
Karishma says to diandra that this is insulting task, diandra says I will not going to put foam on anyone. Sonali says to camera that bigg boss its so insulting to put foam on anyone's face so I am not going to do it, I will just take the names but wont apply any foam on their faces.
All are standing in garden area, bigg boss says nomination time has begun, he ask Gautam to start nomination, you have to apply foam to two people whom you want to evict, nomination starts:
Gautam: he comes to Soni and applies plate full of foam on her face, second he applies foam on minissha's face.
Karishma: she puts foam on sonali's face, second she applies on Praneet's face.
Soni: she applies on gautam's face, second she applies on sonali's face.
Sushant: he applies on Gautam's face, second he applies foam on Praneet's face.
Diandra: she puts foam on sonali's face, she second applies on gautam's face.
Praneet: he applies foam on soni's face, second he applies on Minissha's face.
Puneet: he applies on minissha's face, second he applies on Soni's face.
Pritham: he applies on Arya, second he applies foam on minissha.
Upen: he applies on minissha's face, second he applies on sonali's face.
Minissha: she applies foam on Gautam, second she applies on Praneet.
Arya: he applies foam on Sonali's face, second he applies on Puneet's face.
Sonali: she throws foam on Soni's face in insulting way, Gautam laughs, she second applies on Arya's face.
Bigg boss says nominations are done, the inmates who are nominated this week are Sushant, Pritham, Sonali, diandra, Gautam, minissha and soni. Arya says wow I am saved.
Soni says to Minissha that sonali applied in very insulting way.
Puneet talks to Sushant that if Arya and Minissha both are at fault, infront of salman all was open, Arya said that he had affair with her, if she had little respect, she would have not talked to him, next day they were sitting at poolside and talking to each other, it means she is playing game, they are both playing game.
Arya and Minissha talks, Minissha says what strategy, they all says we have come with strategy, Arya says let them say.
Puneet says Karishma goes to side of people who are strong so that she will not be nominated.
Sonali says to praneet that majority have given very stupid reasons to nominate, people were saying that I don't work, Praneet says you work, you are a star, don't worry, the much you will be nominated, you will be respected more, sonali says they three give same reason, Praneet says you also took revenge nicely.
Diandra, Karishma and Soni talk, diandra says Sonali threw it on your face, Soni says when she threw it on my face, I felt like she was taking out her jealousy I just jerked the foam off my face, diandra says Sonali said that I wont apply foam on anyone's face, its insulting, I wont apply on anyone's face, Karishma says she even said it in camera that she wont apply foam to anyone.
Minissha has locked herself in bathroom, Ali comes to her and ask her to come out, she says don't disturb me, Ali says it is my duty, minissha locks the door again and weeps in washroom as all are putting allegations on her that she is playing and is involved with Arya, they both have strategy.
ali says to inmates that I know you all, I have seen all the episodes to I know who is playing what type of game, Ali says to minissha that ignore everything, India is liking you, all sitting here are your friends, you have made so many friends in house, this is your achievement, don't be sad, he hugs minissha and goes from there. Sushant says Ali said that all was shown on TV what Arya said about minissha and their past, he is a dirty man.
Sushant comes to Sonali, he acts like and how she threw foam on soni's face, Sonali laughs, Puneet says it happened like that only, Sonali says bigg boss said to do like that only, sushant and Sonali both have fun.
Pritham acts like doing radio show, he says this is bigg boss radio show, I am pritham pyaare, he says we will wait for caller, sonali acts like calling pritham, she says Hi pritham, pritham ask who is there, sonali says I am sonali, Pritham says will you eat ice cream? which flavor you like, Sonali says I like ice-cream full of spice (hinting Gautam), gautam thinks. Pritham says this is not available in market, Sonali says I have eaten it, Sonali ask Pritham to play song for her, she says play song "dost ne who kaam kya hai" , Pritham ask who is that person who had attacked you from behind, sonali says upen and soni, pritham says oh upen is giving you a lot of pain, all laughs, Pritham ask reason for saying their name, sonali says they are both brother and sister and cook things, Pritham says they are cooking how to throw you out, he says maybe it is misunderstanding, talk to them personally.
Sonali, Gautam and Praneet are sitting, Sonali says I am deliberately talking in English so that it is not aired on TV, I feel to talk to Gautam but I don't because I don't understand him as person till now, Praneet says to gautam that say some sensible things so that sonali understand it, she doesn't wann know you as contestant but as Gautam, Gautam ask sonali to go while he will come, she leaves. Praneet says to Gautam that Sonali likes you, she said it indirectly stupid, gautam gets happy and says I will think about her, I like her, Praneet says its time for doing not for thinking.
Gautam comes and lies in his bed, Sonali comes in bed of gautam and lies beside him. all are sleeping. Gautam and sonali talks in bed.
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text: There are cycles that occur in the real estate market that dictate methods and strategies that are most useful for growing wealth through real estate ownership. Now is one of those times where a prudent investor should take stock of the market conditions and consider an inclusion of a traditional methodology. Of course, I refer to the strategy of "Buy and Hold." Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. [Psalm 23:4] Want more articles like this? Create an account today to get BiggerPocket's best blog articles delivered to your inbox Sign up for free I had to borrow this quote from scripture, but not for a religious reason, but because I know that my writing here is in the very den of the home of real estate flipping, but I am about to preach the religion of long term real estate holdings. Heaven help me. The Real Estate Buy And Hold Strategy Is Back Way back when (before 2002), you could monitor your local real estate market and occasionally find portfolio properties, the kind that you pick up a little below market, and that you plan on holding for a long period of time. Your primary ROI would be in the leveraged appreciation that you would attain over time, but the cash flows were a nice spiffer and they worked to build a reserve for rainy days. But once the market boomed, finding the right gross rent multipliers were nearly impossible. Properties were trading at prices far above what a long-term hold investor wanted to pay. So we stopped buying. And the smart ones waited for their day to return. I now see evidence that their day has returned. Indeed, we are now acquiring properties that will conservatively yield annualized ROI in excess of 25%. In order to demonstrate this, I will (over the next few blog posts) break down a specific property and show how the return is achieved. But before we look at returns, we need to look at the foundation of the real estate buy and hold strategy. Buy Low, Sell High With Real Estate Buy And Hold Simply put, the real estate buy and hold strategy is no more difficult to understand than buy low, sell high. Unlike property flipping, the long-term hold investor believes in a competent market, and while purchases can occasionally be made slightly below market, only traders should enter the highly competitive market of property flipping. The buy and hold strategy is for true, fairly passive real estate investors. For this strategy to work, the investor needs to understand long term cycles in the housing markets. By monitoring supply and demand, this investor knows that the time to buy is at the end of a buyer's market, when the glut of supply is moving towards balance, but before the market has realized it and values are low. Conversely, the buy and hold real estate investor knows that the time to sell is at the opposite end of the far cycle, when supply is scarce and properties are trading higher than replacement cost values. How To Identify A Good Buy And Hold Housing Market There are three fundamental rules that must be true for the real estate buy and hold strategy to work. They are not difficult to understand, but they are mission critical: Rule #1 – Long term population trends must be rising. For real estate values to rise over the long term, the law of scarcity must exist. Nothing ensures scarcity of homes better than a growing population. There will always be a correlation between population size and home sales (for example, Phoenix, Arizona will see more home sales every year than Two Egg, Florida). Rule #2 – The cost of construction will continue to rise over time. Much like rule #1, we assume that all of the associated costs of building new homes will rise over time. Considering the large rise in minimum wage last year, you can bet that long term costs will be greatly affected, though not readily seen until a housing market recovery begins to appear. Rule #3 – Normal rules for supply and demand will dictate value in the housing market. All free markets move this way, but socialism could put a large damper on this. The prudent buy and hold investor never takes his eye off of the political climate, but regionally and nationally. If you believe these fundamental rules are sound, and you are in the type of market where these rules are readily applicable, then you might make a good candidate for a long term hold strategy. Look to my next post for a case study in the Real Estate Buy and Hold Strategy.


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|In the evening of March 23, 2017, Thursday, King Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden hosted the first official dinner of the year at the Royal Palace of Stockholm. The official dinner was attended by Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia of Sweden.
Swedish Royals Hosted a Official Dinner at Royal Palace
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I like Silvia´s getup here, although it´s a bit dark.ReplyDelete
Don´t care for Victoria´s dress, but at least she has better make-up this time (compared to last time she wore that dress).
Sofia´s dress is nice but too long. Her gala dress often are too long. And she could use a necklace.Replies
You are so right about Victoria's makeup at the Nobels! I think it was mostly her eyeshadow. My least loved Saab dress of all and she recycles it...lol.Delete
Sofia pulls off that steel cut tiara so incredibly well. It sparkles against her dark hair. Her dresses are always long. Maybe she takes her shoes off at dinner and she hides them under the excess fabric😜
Rainha Sílvia, Princesa Vitória e Princesa Sofia...lindíssimas. Adoro :))ReplyDelete
Oh, and I think Sofia´s make-up here is scary.ReplyDelete
I like the colour and top of Sofia's dress, but it really doesn't suit her face and high forehead to have her hair split in the middle and pulled back. It makes her face look really long. Victoria is okay. The queen is the winner tonight.ReplyDelete
I love the color of Sofia's dress, she looks beautiful. I like Victoria's dress color too. I do not care for the queen's dress but I like the wrap. Jer hair looks kind of strange.ReplyDelete
I love all the ladies' dresses and tiaras. I think Sofia's red dress is beautiful on her and to think another baby on the way! Wonderful news. She is wearing the small cut steal tiara. Victoria is wearing her Elie Saab dress. This is about the third or fourth time to repeat that beautiful dress! She is wearing Lillian's tiara and that necklace is gorgeous with it! Well done ladies!ReplyDelete
It was announced today that princess Sophia is pregnant.ReplyDelete
Sofia is just glowing, love her dress. She wears Small Steelcut Tiara better than Victoria ever did. Victoria´s Elie Saab looks better this time than before. Emerald necklace is magnificent. Don´t like Silvia´s cape/scarf but the dress is beautiful.ReplyDelete
Queen Silvia's gown doesn't do much for me.ReplyDelete
While Victoria's gown is not one of my favourites, I think Victoria looks lovely, green suits her and the accompanying jewellery looks lovely.
I really like Sofia's gown. I love the colour and the simplicity of the gown. A very elegant choice and I think Sofia looks lovely.
Queen Silvia looks very lovely in dark blue.ReplyDelete
I also liked rich red color of Sofia's gown. I would have added lovely necklace because her front looked bare but neverless it was one of Sofia's best looks. Sofia's belly already starts to show ;)
Victoria...this dress has a lovely design and fit but its fabric is so glittering that it totally ruins this dress for me. And her tiara-hair seem to be the same most of the time (combed over her head, just like prince Daniel's hair). Sorry but her hair are boringly styled, I wish she would surpise us with something softer and feminine for a change. But I'm about to give up on her!.
Boring and stiff family...ReplyDeleteReplies
Some actually say they are less stiff than the british but I actually disagree. The BRF seems more gown to earth to earth even when all eyes in the world are on them. It must be diffecult but they try to be themselfs. :)Delete
I love the sweden .❤❤❤❤❤❤.Delete
You must be one of those miserble, always complaining Swedes. Feel sorry for youDelete
I'd say it is all the opposite. Should think to what the Members of Royal Swedish family are doing rather than are wearing. It is a sober dawn to earth dedicated family involved in several health and social projects.Delete
Great admirable Royal Family. Swedish people love them!
Cini, I don't know if you are right. Look to Sweden nowadays. It is so sad what happens. As Royals and Representat.. they could have done more for the sake of their beautiful country. And it is not about health projects. Women do not want leave their homes anymore in the evening.Delete
This is not the Sweden we want.
Rainha Leonor, I know exactly, what you are talking about! You are oh so right: It is so sad!!!Delete
I like the blue and the green dress.Delete
Coralie and Rainha, I would like to hear more about situation in Sweden. Why are you afraid to leave homes? Is it something about politics, imigrant crisis..?
Lassie, from my point of view - and my experience - it is about not feeling safe anymore when going by bus or tube. It has to do with, well, "different attitudes" from people who grew up in "different cultures" about how men and women behave in public. If you know what I mean.Delete
I understand you and feel sorry for your people in Sweden. We don't want to be rude but something is clearly wrong. I am glad we don't have as big problems here in Croatia.Delete
Stay positive! I wish your situation would improve.
Thank you for your friendly words, Lassie!Delete
Victoria's dress just looks cheap and tacky to me - something picked up in a shopping mall to wear to a high school prom.ReplyDelete
Silvia looks great and the style and colour of the dress is lovely. Although I agree it's too long. I wonder how she walked without stepping on the hem.
The queen's dress is very dark. The dress itself might be interesting (lace sleeves?) but we can't see it. She did something similar recently with a red evening dress covered up by a wrap. Spoils the look.Replies
Beautiful dress Princess Sofia and as always a very stylish elegant Queen.ReplyDelete
I think Victoria looks nice and I really am grateful this time she went for a hairstyle different than the tightly pulled back one. The same applies to Sofia: the middle parting is still not my favourite but her updo is more relaxed, not that ugly licked to her head style and that is a great improvement. Her makeup though is just scary and looks too heavy in my opinion and her dress just doesn't work - I have no idea why, the colour is good and becoming to her, the cut seems ok but the whole is just in lack of something. Some sleeves maybe? 3/4 lenght sleeves would definitely improve it.ReplyDelete
I have to say however the small cut steel sits very well on her head. The placing is perfect and it looks better on her than it ever did on Victoria and than any other tiara on Sofia, including her emerald wedding piece. I guess it has to do something with a lucky constellation of the tiara's curve and her face shape.
Silvia is appropriate and perfectly polished as always but she needs some blusher on her cheeks and I guess it would be time for her to go for a softer hair colour instead of this too dark brown. I know it's her true hair colour but it's obvious anyway that it's dyed so she could at least try...
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Sunday, July 26, 2015
Little Red Wagon: 1965 Buick Sport Wagon
The Buick Sportwagon and Olds Vista Cruiser were definitely the higher end offerings in the mid-sized wagon segment at the time and were usually adorned with far more electronic gadgets than the Chevy Malibu and Pontiac Tempest wagons. While the Buick was the more heavily optioned, higher performing car in 1965, the Chevy versions far outsold it new and has a greater following in the used market -- so the Buick is a bit of a sleeper if you ask this classic car market prognosticator.
Under the hood is a 300 cubic inch Buick V8, which is a cast-iron block and aluminum head equipped piece of vintage metal that puts out 210 horsepower (and 355 ft-lbs of torque as proudly proclaimed on the air cleaner) when equipped with the Rochester 2-bbl carburetor. (An optional version featured 11;1 compression and a 4-bbl carb for 250 horsepower.)
This Sport Wagon features a red interior to match the red paint on the outside. Of course it is equipped with all sorts of power options, but you'll need to add AC if you live in a warm weather climate.
See a cooler classic wagon? email@example.com
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- Brian P.July 26, 2015 at 7:18 PM
Do people really pay $15k for this kind of stuff? That's decent e39 M5 money. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love wagons, but if I'm going to get 10 mpg, i want more hp or something. Maybe I'm just not old enough to understand the allure yet....ReplyDelete
No, young padawan. The allure of the Longroof is fickle and fleeting in an enthusiast's earlier years, sated by exotic pseudo sleepers in DTM garb and one-off concepts built at the behest of corporate chairmen, stuffed to the gills with supercar equipment and unobtanium credentials.ReplyDelete
For this elder geek, my pocket money came from hawking my pop's collection of ancient R&T mags to 12y/o classmates, with top dollar (actually $1 each) earned from issues adorned with Italianate cover cars or depictions of American iron where everything posterior to the door handles was obscured by billowing tire smoke. Such was the single minded fixation of neonatal enthusiasm, as it should be. Fast forward 30 years and the machinations of 21st century adulthood have cooled my lascivious leanings toward those evermore unreachable products but in their place has grown the lustful desire for that uber cool example of those in the know: the Daily Turismo. And the featured example herein fits that ineffable descriptor nearly perfectly inasmuch as it embodies some combination of power, performance, exclusivity (of a sort) and accessibility. This vague calculus is why my Volvo 1800es gets the front spot at Sailfish on Singer Island while the Gallardo gets backed into a perpendicular spot by the valet. It's also why this Buick's next owner will likely enjoy the same treatment.
We are in the halcyon days of cheap performance, where 3.8 second 0-60 warrants a yawn for anyone who follows the spec sheets. I forget who wrote it recently, but the Veyron (and, to a lesser extent, the Enzo, GT-R, 458, etc) have given much of us older car nuts a case of Number Numbness, where nothing short of instantaneous transport impresses. So, I have recall rates my own personal "damn, that's cool" barometer, turning the importance of the absolute performance-o-gram down from 11 to about...oh...7 or so, and simultaneously turning up the sleeper/unusual/well-executed/rarely seen amalgam to 9.5, 9.6.
But that's just me.
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- FueltruckJuly 26, 2015 at 9:50 PM
Full agreement. Blistering performance that sounds great on paper is rarely accessable on too often congested public roads without endangering yourself, your passengers, your fellow motorists, and the scenery.Delete
Better to have a good-performing, cool car that can be enjoyed in all circumstances, than an overdog whose performance will be soon eclipsed by the next big thing.
Is that a dual circuit brake system I see ?ReplyDelete
I don't know if power disks were available on 1965 Buicks but I have never seen a dual circuit setup an a 1955 American car.
Funny how there is no mention of that in the ad. I've had wheels fall off at speed 5 times, once on a motorcycle, and once taking everything past the front cv joint with it. I have had the tie rod fall off of a pickup on a expressway in the Bronx, I've had cars catch fire for no reason other than undercoating will burn, and brakes fail just because they can.
I would switch this to dual circuit brakes if someone else hadn't. I'm surprised the seller doesn't mention it.
Calling Hunsbloger..........Vere ist du?ReplyDelete
Personally I think this is very expensive but for personal reasons goi back to my practical(read cheap) father, our '65 Buick wagon was the stripper special.in stripper Black over tan. The very definition of stripper. But I learned to drive in it so what the hey. Its a wagon so for me I would ditch the exhaust tips...Replies
Agree on ditching the exhaust tips. I would further re-route the exhaust exit to be behind the rear wheels pointing away from the body to reduce C02 getting sucked into the back window.Delete
Hunsblogers' are on vacation in one of their longroofs! Just saw this. Looks decent, but agree, someone installed a dual-circuit brake booster to upgrade it. I'd like to do the same with mine as I've experienced brake loss in two cars with single master cylinders and it does provide lots of exitement! These are definitely not for everyone, but if you're into a retro Americana road trip experience, they're tough to beat. They do draw lots of attention at car shows, mainly by parents who try to explain to their kids what it was like riding in a wagon, without seatbelts in the back. Also agree that those exhaust tips are just asking for fumes into the car... really need one of those deflectors if the car is being driven with the tailgate window down.Delete
Waymart, PA...that's in the middle of nowhere and conveniently located near the Canaan Penitentiary. It's a tiny town, over an hour away from lovely Scranton, PA (the "Office"!) where they say hawdawgs instead of hot dogs and wooder instead of water. Every person I've ever met from that neck of the woods has an unhealthy fascination with Jon Bon Jovi.ReplyDelete
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The second half of JSM was just as eventful as the first half. Jim Goodnight addressed the new practical problems requiring analytics. Perhaps telling, though is his almost begrudging admission that R is big. The reality is that SAS seems to think they are going to have to work with R in the future. There is already some integration in SAS/IML studio, and I think that is going to get tighter.
The evening brought a couple of reunions and business meetings, including the UNC reunion (where it sounds like my alma mater had a pretty good year in terms of faculty and student awards and contributions) and the statistical computing and graphics sections, where I met some of my fellow tweeters.
On Tuesday, I went a little out of my normal route and attended a session on functional data analysis. This is one area I think we biostatisticans could use more ideas. Ramsay (who helped create and advance the field) discussed software needs for the field (with a few interesting critques of R), and two others talked about two interesting applications to biostatistics, including studying cell apoptosis and brain imaging study of lead exposure. On Wednesday afternoon, we discussed patient population segmentation and tailored therapeutics, which is I guess an intermediate step between marketing a drug to everybody and personalized medicine. I think everybody agreed that personalized medicine is the direction we are going, but we are going to take a long time to get there. Patient segmentation is happening today. Tuesday night brought Revolution Analytics's big announcement about their commercial big data package for R, where you can analyze 100 million row datasets in less than a minute on a relatively cheap laptop. I saw a demo of the system, and they even tried to respect many of the conventions in R, including the use of generic functions. Thanks to them for the beeR, as well. Later on in the evening brought more business meetings. I ended up volunteering for some work for next year, and I begin next week.
On Wednesday, I attended talks on missing data, vaccine trials and practical issues in implementing adpative trials. By then, I was conferenced out, having attended probably 10 sessions over 4 days, for a total of 20 hours absorbing ideas. And that didn't include the business part.
I will present some reflections on the conference, including issues that will either emerge or continue to be important in statistical analysis of clinical trials.


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Jimmy Fallon To Replace Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show"
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. - Jimmy Fallon will replace Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show" starting next spring.
On Wednesday, April 3, NBC announced Leno will end his run on the late-night show after what will be 22 years as host. As part of the transition, "The Tonight Show" will return to its original home in New York City. Lorne Michaels ("Saturday Night Live," "30 Rock"), will be the executive-producer.
Currently, Fallon hosts "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." Programming plans for his current time slot, 11:35 p.m. CT, are in development.
Leno, who replaced Johnny Carson as host in 1992, wished Fallon luck.
"I hope you're as lucky as me and hold on to the job until you're the old guy," Leno said. "If you need me, I'll be at the garage."
Burke, chief executive officer of NBC Universal, called Leno an entertainment icon.
"We are purposefully making this change when Jay is No. 1, just as Jay replaced Johnny Carson when he was No. 1," Burke said. "Jimmy Fallon is a unique talent and this is his time. I'm thrilled he will become the sixth host of 'The Tonight Show' at exactly the right moment, in conjunction with our coverage of next year's Winter Olympic Games from Sochi, Russia."
"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" has ranked #1 ahead of its ABC and CBS time-period competition in 18-49 viewers and total viewers for each season since Leno's return in March 2010 and for the 14 seasons before his departure in May 2009. During the current season, "Tonight" is consistently #1 versus its ABC and CBS slot rivals, averaging a 0.8 rating, 3 share in adults 18-49 and 3.5 million viewers overall.
At 12:35 a.m. ET, "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" has consistently ranked #1 in 18-49 versus the time period's ABC and CBS competition each season since debuting in March of 2009 and has also held the advantage over CBS's "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" in total viewers for the last three seasons. So far during the 2012-13 season, "Late Night" is averaging a 0.5 rating, 3 share in adults 18-49 and 1.7 million viewers overall.
Emmy and Grammy Award winner, Fallon began his TV career with "Saturday Night Live" in 1998, where he quickly became an audience favorite. Known for his spot-on impressions, innovative musical and comedy sketches and his stint as co-anchor of "Weekend Update" with Tina Fey, Fallon spent six successful years on the show. In March 2009, Fallon returned to NBC and took over the late- night legacy with "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." The show has continued to garner attention for its viral videos, audience games, A-list guests, and Fallon's choice of critically acclaimed house-band, The Roots.
In just four years on air, Fallon and the "Late Night" team have already begun collecting awards. Most recently, Fallon was honored with his second consecutive People's Choice Award for Favorite Late Night Host (2012 and 2013) and the show received the 2012 Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Talk Show. "Late Night" was celebrated with a 2012 Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Variety Series and earned three Emmy nominations in 2011, including the show's first nominations in the series and writing categories. The year prior, Fallon earned an Emmy for the show's website in the Interactive Media category and received the "Webby Person of the Year" Award in 2009. Fallon received a 2013 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album after releasing "Blow Your Pants Off" in 2012, a musical comedy album featuring song parodies written and performed on "Late Night."