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CGGC Seminar: An Explicit Structure-preserving Numerical Scheme for EPDiff
- Speaker:
- Orestis Vantzos (Mathematics, Technion)
- Date:
- Sunday, 24.6.2018, 13:30
- Place:
- Taub 401
We present a new structure-preserving numerical scheme for solving the Euler–Poincaré Differential (EPDiff) equation on arbitrary triangle meshes. Unlike existing techniques, our method solves the difficult non-linear EPDiff equation by constructing energy preserving, yet fully explicit, update rules.
Our approach uses standard differential operators on triangle meshes, allowing for a simple and efficient implementation.

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Following a leak from the Xbox Games Store, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment confirmed the additional playable characters that will be included in the Kombat Pack for Mortal Kombat X: Predator, Tremor and Tanya. These three will join Jason Voorhees, whose appearance was confirmed recently.
Full Kombat Pack details are listed below:
The Ultimate Horror Pack:
Playable character Jason Voorhees
Horror skins Vampiress Mileena, Kraken Reptile and Pharaoh Ermac
The Klassic Pack #1:
Playable character Tanya
Klassic skins for Kano, Sonya and Liu Kang
The Predator / Prey Pack:
Playable character Predator
Predator-themed skins Commando Johnny, Infrared Scorpion and Carl Weathers as Jax
The Klassic Pack #2:
Playable character, Tremor
Klassic skins for Quan Chi, Jax and Kung Lao
Mortal Kombat X will also feature a brand new "-ality" for quitters so before you decide to rage quit when the game launches for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on April 14, make sure you read up more on "Quitality" here.
The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game have been delayed until the summer.


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Google: Flash is now 'fully sandboxed' in Chrome on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS; everyone cheers
Google says Flash is now sandboxed in Chrome as strongly as its native sandboxing.
Three cheers for Chrome and the Chrome team. They have fully sandboxed Flash in Chrome for Windows, Linux, Mac, and Chrome OS, which should help make everyone's system safer and more stable. Flash has long been the cause of security flaws and browser crashes, so Google's sandboxing of Flash should stop at least the former of the two problems.
The latest Chrome release features a new version of flash, along with full Flash sandboxing. Google says that the new Flash sandboxing is as strong as Chrome's native sandbox, and "much more robust than anything else available." Between the two changes, Flash should remain safe for a few more weeks before someone finds a new compromise.
This will be especially good for Mac users as Flash has been a major problem for the platform as of late. They suffered the Flashback malware, and several other security breaches. Flash makes a great exploit tool because of its wide use and cross-platform support. It's doubtful anyone will stop trying to exploit it for a long time to come, so this step by Google is much appreciated.
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Stretch of Missouri River closed to traffic due to flooding
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Flooding in the central U.S. on Friday caused by rain and snowmelt from a massive late-winter storm forced hundreds of people to evacuate, threatened a nuclear power plant and shut down traffic on part of the Missouri River, foreshadowing a difficult spring flooding season.
The high water pushed some waterways to record levels in Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota. The flooding was the worst in nearly a decade in places, though the situation was expected to improve quickly over the weekend, according to Mike Gillispie, National Weather Service hydrologist in Sioux Falls.
Flooding remained a big concern in the lower Missouri River region — which is a major source for the Mississippi River — with the weather service issuing warnings of high water along the river and its tributaries from southeastern South Dakota to St. Louis in Missouri.
The U.S. Coast Guard on Friday shut down all traffic on the Missouri River from about 50 miles (80.5 kilometers) south of Omaha, Nebraska, downstream to St. Joseph, Missouri, a stretch of about 70 miles (112.7 kilometers).
The Coast Guard and Corps also requested all river vessel operators create as little wake as possible between St. Joseph downstream to Kansas City to minimize levee damage.
The restrictions came as the river reached moderate flood stage at nearly 32 feet on Friday at Omaha, where it's expected to crest at nearly 34 feet on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. The river is expected to crest at St. Joseph on Tuesday at just over 30 feet. Major flood stage at St. Joseph is 27 feet.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which manages the river, increased releases from Gavins Point Dam in southeastern South Dakota due to limited storage capacity behind the dam for the excess runoff. The releases could worsen flooding downstream, though the agency was helping with levee monitoring and other flood response measures, and it stopped releases from Fort Randall Dam upstream from Gavins Point.
The swollen Missouri threatened a nuclear power plant in southeastern Nebraska. The Nebraska Public Power District said it was likely the Cooper Nuclear Station about 59 miles (95.5 kilometers) south of Omaha would be shut down early Saturday.
Officials are confident that the flooding around the plant presents no danger to the public, power district spokesman Mark Becker said.
The storm also significantly increased spring flood worries in the Red River Valley in the Upper Midwest, where the neighboring cities of Fargo, North Dakota, and Moorhead, Minnesota, experienced a record flood 10 years ago.
The two cities have implemented several measures such as home buyouts and levees since then. They could be tested this year. The National Weather Service in an updated outlook Friday said "significant" snowmelt flooding is likely in the valley. The chance the river will reach major flood stage in Fargo increased from 50 percent last week to 90 percent.
The midweek storm crippled parts of Colorado and Wyoming with blizzard conditions . More than 25,000 homes and businesses were still without power Friday in Colorado, mostly in the Denver area. Xcel Energy said crews were being brought in from other states to help restore service. Most schools and government offices in the two states were reopening Friday.
The storm, which contributed to the deaths of a utility worker in Texas and a Colorado State Patrol officer, dropped heavy rain as it moved east across the central Plains. The rain also melted the snowpack, and with the ground deeply frozen, the water had nowhere to go except onto city streets, into home basements, and into rivers and streams.
The flooding prompted evacuations of hundreds of people in Wisconsin, Nebraska, South Dakota and Minnesota, washed out roads and left farmers concerned for their livestock.
"Losses are going to be tied more to being right in the middle of calving season," said James Halverson, executive director of the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association, which was still determining how widespread losses might be. "If there were calves born during the storm, it would be tough for them to stay alive."
The powerful wind and snow that created huge snowdrifts in cattle country also closed hundreds of miles of interstates in the Dakotas. The highways were being reopened Friday, but the flooding situation wasn't improving as rapidly as the travel conditions.
"It was ugly. It still is," Jim Freeman said after using a chain saw to cut up a chunk of ice that floodwaters left in his driveway in Fremont, Nebraska. "There's a lot of damage."
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed an emergency disaster proclamation and activated the state emergency operations center Thursday. South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem opened that state's emergency operations center and said an emergency declaration was being prepared.
The storm also spawned at least three tornadoes in Michigan and Indiana on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. There are no immediate reports of any injuries, but homes and trees were damaged and power was knocked out to thousands. Flooding, hail and strong winds also were reported in parts of the two states. The weather service recorded a 60 mph (97 kph) wind gust at Indianapolis International Airport.
Contributing to this report were Associated Press reporters Josh Funk in Omaha, Nebraska; Dan Elliott in Longmont, Colorado; David Pitt in Des Moines, Iowa; Bob Moen and Mead Gruver in Cheyenne, Wyoming; Gretchen Ehlke in Milwaukee and Nelson Lampe in Omaha, Nebraska.


text: Run a beetle drive fundraiser We absolutely had to share this beetle drive fundraising idea. A beetle drive is an old family favourite. The aim of the game is to be the first player to draw a complete beetle. The body parts are each given a number: 1 for eyes, 2 for antenna, 3 for legs, 4 for wings, 5 for the head and 6 for the body. Players have to roll a 6 for the body before they can add to any other part Players then take turns to roll the dice, and add the corresponding body part of their beetle When one player has completed their picture, they have won the game Source donated prizes for the winners Theme it! If you're looking to run this event near a seasonal celebration, theme your beetle by using a snowman, Easter bunny or something else instead! Beetle drive success 'At Academy Primary, we have held a very successful beetle drive for the last few years. Last year, we set up the assembly hall in rows, with two desks facing each other in a square. This allowed four people or two teams to sit to play a game. Team members sat beside each other, with one team moving anti-clockwise at the end of each game along the rows. We managed to fit in six rows of six squares, giving us a capacity of 144 people to attend. Some parents and children paired up in teams, but older children were a bit more confident in teaming up together without adult help. The event was fairly easy to organise, and we gave spot prizes after each game - not only for the winner, but also for random scores, to ensure every child won a little something during the event. There were also two overall prizes for the highest scores and two wooden spoons for the lowest. After the eighth round, we took a break so children and parents can indulge in light refreshments. We served tea/coffee and a traybake (kindly donated by members of the PTA) for the adults, and juice and a traybake for the children. The cost of this was covered by the £2 entry fee, but we asked for extra donations, too, to boost profits. All in all, we made £250!' Gail Bradshaw, PTA Chair, Academy Primary School, County Down (418 pupils) 'A beetle drive is really 'old school' but we found it to be a really good icebreaker for parents and kids, as everybody moves round the tables and makes new friends! We raised £160, which is not bad as we are a small village school with only 120 pupils. We booked the village hall for free - they have a bar, so they charged for drinks, covering costs that way. We charged £4 for adults and £2.50 for children which included a pie and pea supper (this is Lancashire!). The food cost us about half the ticket price - we also held a raffle. We advertised the event about a month beforehand. Work out how many dice and pencils you need based on how many tickets you sell. I was on the mic and explained the rules. We had prizes of boxes of chocolates for the top three scorers and a wooden spoon prize for the person with the lowest score. We had six games on the sheet and played three before supper and three after. We started at 6pm to be finished in time for the younger kids' bedtimes. Everyone enjoyed themselves! Family events are much more successful at our school than those organised just for parents - and this is an easy one for our committee to organise.' Lucy Hatherell, publicity officer, Waddington and West Bradford CE Primary School, Lancashire Beetle drive templates Lucy has kindly provided an outline of the rules which you can download as a word document. You can also download a template of the drawn beetle as a PDF document. Share this page


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Monday, January 2, 2012
new year tango
the fondue turned out particularly good & was intentioned in the classic raclette tradition of burgundy/ it turned into a LOT of cheese at the wknd, which began fri evening when m & h arrived from brooklyn with a large tray of lasagne, tho we already had a pizza waiting. (thus, we held onto the lasagne until yesterday, and there is still some left) . to take our minds off of the cheese, we hit abyssinia on saturday for lunch, tho it wasnt up to scratch. fortunately, some lentils & rice were also left here sat evening at some point. not forgetting the roast pork from 7 or 9 daze ago right here near the citadel. i havent made a beef stew yet this winter (its been warm here in the northeast folks) but feel a meat crave entering me blood.
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Lured by Linux
"I have hardware that is only 3-4 years old that either won't work entirely with Vista or won't work at all with Vista. No thanks, Microsoft. Maybe it's time for a switch to Linux."
"If XP ends, then the move, for me and many, many people I know, will be to Linux. Microsoft can no longer call the shots. Don't need their 'big brotherism' to tell me what is good for me (especially when it is really good only for them). Amen."
"Discontinuing XP will be the final straw that pushes me into Ubuntu."
"If MS discontinues support of XP, I will switch to Linux (Ubuntu) rather than use Vista. My next computer WILL be Linux. I have helped some friends with their Vista setup and hate the product."
"Many, like myself, will switch to Linux once XP is discontinued."
"Vista, what a disappointment! So much so that after using Windows products since DOS 4.0, I'm seriously considering a (free) distribution of Linux. Not for the price, not for the apps, just because I have the choice of what is right for me and my hardware."
"While I think that Vista is a decent operating system, I think that Microsoft is playing the convicted monopolist that it is by charging way too much for the new OS. Thus, I think that XP should remain available because it's also a good, mature OS that you can get at a much cheaper price. As for me personally, while I do still have Vista installed, I'm now using Ubuntu for much of my work."
"For what Vista costs (I have home premium on one of my boxes) in terms of hardware and forced software upgrades, particularly now in a down economy, it doesn't make much sense to force it on us. I've recently gone back to trying out different distributions of Linux; should MS try to force Vista down our throats, I may just stick with Ubuntu, Xandros or Mepis and get it over with. While certain features of Vista are intriguing, there's nothing there that I can't or don't already have in XP with the notable exception of DirectX 10. Do the right thing MS - continue to make XP available to us all."


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text: nastymonster 1 Posted October 4, 2009 Hi! My fish is changing colour...I was just wondering whther you think the new bronze/orange colour on the belly will go orange like the rest of the coloured bits? I would really like to see peoples photos of fish whose fish have changed colour in the same way, particularly in the middle of the colour change if they have any! (what Sushi looked like before can be found in this thread ) 0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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|[en] dual-use items ; European Union ; Export control
|[en] This document analyses and comments article by article the following Regulations, Directives and Joint Actions:
Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items;
Council Joint Action of 22 June 2000 (2000/0401/CFSP) concerning the control of technical assistance related to certain military end-uses;
Council Regulation (EC) No 1236/2005 of 27 June 2005 concerning trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment;
Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP of December 2008 defining common rules governing control of export of military technology and equipment;
Council Common Position 2003/468/CFSP of 23 June 2003 on the control of arms brokering;
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Justice, and only justice, you shall follow, that you may live and inherit the land that the Lord your God is giving you.
Deuteronomy 16: 20
Certainly we all want and seek after justice. Why would it be any other way? Justice is what makes this world seem fair, and it is what allows us to trust in our social systems. Yet, what passes for justice in our culture is often perverted, held back, or completely absent from the scene. Considering that Moses is warning the nation of Israel about God's concerns regarding their application of justice, it would seem that the problem of actually living as a just society is not such a modern issue. The desire to receive just treatment is fundamental to human endeavor. Likewise, our reluctance to grant it to others runs deeply in our fallen hearts.
Justice is the last thing that Satan wants for us to honestly embrace. He is served by people who hold a distorted and a perverted view of what it means to live justly. God's view of justice involves a system where our treatment of others can not be bought or sold. There should be no price that can be paid in order to receive proper treatment from people that have position, power, and authority. Also, there are no people who are so empowered and authorized who will change their ruling or alter their perspective based upon another's ability or willingness to pay. Justice, as God views it, requires us to be willing to do all that is in our power to see to it that everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and in a manner that seeks to build up both the individual and the society.
The application of justice involves sacrifice. We need to give away opportunities to gain status and power in order to treat others in this manner. Living in a just land is often a dirty and a messy business. The people that we need to engage with in order to bring it about are quite often the poor, the disadvantaged, and the lost. They can be people who are easy to pass by, and frequently they are the ones that we desire with all of our hearts to ignore in the hopes that they won't speak to us. These people are the ones that the brokenness of sin has marked as easy targets. These are the members of society that Jesus walked up to and embraced with the warmth and the compassion of the Father. These people are you and I in any number of possible circumstances. These disadvantaged and damaged souls are equally made in God's image. They are our neighbors, and they are our brothers and sisters.


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States Try New Leadership Strategies; N.C. Governor Chairs Special Cabinet
When Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. declared earlier this year that the schools in North Carolina would be the best in the country by 2010, he asked his four-member Education Cabinet to map out a plan to get there.
And who better for the task? The cabinet is composed of the state superintendent of schools as well as leaders of the community college and university systems. A representative of the state's private, independent colleges is an ex officio member.
"There is this whole notion of collaboration, but we are making it real," said Cecil E. Banks, the governor's associate education adviser. "The sectors of public education will not operate independent of each other."
North Carolina is one of several states embracing new education governance structures. In North Carolina's case, the Education Cabinet allows the governor to augment his say on policymaking while bringing leaders of different sectors together.
Since its inception in 1993, the cabinet has met about twice a year, with Gov. Hunt serving as the chairman. The group's work became more serious this winter, after the Democratic governor laid down his challenge for the Tar Heel State. The cabinet has since met monthly, with members convening more frequently in smaller work groups.
"The meetings had been periodic, even ceremonial," said Molly Corbett Broad, the president of the University of North Carolina System. "That accelerated when the governor declared this year's 1st graders would graduate from the best schools in America."
The cabinet--which does not set binding policy--hopes that by September, if not sooner, it will unveil its plan for making its state's schools the nation's best.
Policy Forum
In general, the cabinet has served as a regular forum for state education leaders to share ideas on how to bridge gaps between the schoolhouse and the ivory tower on such matters as teacher development and student reading skills.
"We just don't think about reaching those decisions these days without going through a collaborative effort," said Michael Ward, the state superintendent of K-12 schools. For example, he said, Education Cabinet discussions were instrumental in uniting once-disparate resources to help low-performing schools improve.
"The idea that we would have a whole state working around an agreed-upon goal is just unheard of," said Sam Houston, the executive director of the University of North Carolina Center for School Development.
Elsewhere, other state school leaders are also stepping out of their daily roles to help shape education policy, from prekindergarten through college.
"Other states have committees of one kind or another, but it varies to the extent their work is seriously implemented," said Kay McClenney, the vice president of the Education Commission of the States in Denver.
For instance, Georgia state schools Superintendent Linda C. Schrenko co-chairs the state's P-16 Council, a 39-member panel formed in 1995 and named by the governor to study problems common to K-12 and higher education.
And, Maryland has a Pre-K-16 Partnership for Teaching and Learning, which is a voluntary effort led by top state education officials to create seamless public education through graduate school. The 26-member group is forming regional chapters to broaden its scope.
"If we are going to resolve and improve the product we all put out, we can't just slough it off and say it's somebody else's responsibility," said Bob Rice, the Maryland Department of Education's liaison to the panel.
Vol. 18, Issue 35, Page 22Published in Print: May 12, 1999, as States Try New Leadership Strategies; N.C. Governor Chairs Special Cabinet
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Let's Make it Okay to Ask For Help
The problem with the stigma around mental illness is huge! It stops too many people from getting help early when it's most effective. With a little extra knowledge, you and I, as professionals can help challenge the stigma, prevent a great deal of suffering and help more people live richer, healthier lives.
Mental Health Issues Are More Common than Most People Think
Mental illness is as prevalent in the U.S. as people diagnosed with cancer. One in five adults suffers from mental illness in any given year, says the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
The cost of unchecked mental illness – especially depression – is terribly high. The second leading cause of death for Americans between 15 and 24 is suicide. Behavior addictions, eating disorders, alcohol and drug abuse impair millions of people, some even before they are teenagers.
Mental health issues can be life threatening, but they don't have to be. The important thing is to address the illness early on.
There's a terrible cost to the stigma about asking for help. It keeps too many from learning how to recover mental health while the issues are the most manageable.
The (Too-) High Cost of the Stigma Around Mental Illness
You may work with patients suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, substance abuse, alcoholism or a phobia. About one in 25 adults suffers illness severe enough to interfere with life activities. But many more struggle with worry, self-esteem or troubling thoughts and emotions in near-invisible ways. Too often, it takes an emergency or a loss of life to get people to act.
The first sign that someone needs help dealing with a mental health issue probably won't happen in the therapist's office. It's going to come out in the real world, in familiar ways:
- "Oh, I don't need help, I'm strong enough. I can do it on my own."
- "You're weak if you ask for help."
- "People will think I'm crazy if I go to therapy."
- "In my family, I was taught that you should be able to pull yourself up by your bootstraps."
- "I want to handle this on my own."
- "People will think I'm a failure."
- "My problems are not big enough."
- "I don't know what to do."
This is the stigma talking. These expressions challenge us as therapists to help people recognize stigma (negative beliefs around mental health issues) when they see it.
We can help teach our clients to foster new attitudes of compassion, openness and acceptance toward mental health issues. Too many people don't get help because they dismiss the problem, don't know what action to take, or are too ashamed to ask. It does not have to be this way.
How to Take a Stand for Mental Health: Simple Ways to Fight the Stigma
What can we as mental health professionals do to raise awareness of negative attitudes about mental illness?
First, we need to challenge the idea that "normal people shouldn't need therapy."
Then we need to stand up for the idea that seeking counseling or therapy is just good self-care — it's not only for people in crisis. It's for each of us, any time we want to give ourselves the gift of wellness.
We can turn attention to the importance of mental health, and join with those who call for openness about mental illness without shame. Many celebrities have shown the way by lending their voices in interviews and on social media (Kristin Bell, Carrie Fisher, Wayne Brady, to name a few). Professionals including the Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, are turning their focus to emotional well being, making it an issue they promote and advocate publicly.
We can share what they say.
On our own, we can promote the idea that seeking therapy is actually not a sign of weakness, but of strength. It takes more courage to go to therapy and deal with the issues than it does to turn away from it.
We can foster a better attitude toward mental health issues and those with mental illness, and be more open about our own needs when the time comes.
Helping Change the Conversation Around Mental Health
Imagine living in a world where mental health and physical health are equally important. If you have a sore throat you go to the doctor because you want that to get better. If you've struggled with feeling depressed or anxious, or with panic attacks, or if some difficult issues happened in your life, you would find it just as easy to get help.
Like a cold or the flu, depression, anxiety, or any mental health condition isn't something people choose. It's something people have. There is no reason that caring for mental illness should be seen as different from managing diabetes, nutrition or any aspect of wellness.
We can lend our voices as professionals, to help educate people and challenge negative thinking about mental health.
We can help spread the truth about what we know about mental illness — that it is not a choice. It's a condition that touches millions of ordinary people. Untreated, it blights the lives of too many. Getting help is more than okay – it is important, respectable, courageous, and necessary.
Imagine if we could see the suicide rate go down, just by helping more people feel okay about getting help earlier on. We all can reduce the stigma against mental health by talking more openly about the importance emotional and mental well-being.


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The best option we found was a Dollar Store that said they had good SD cards. When we got there we found they were
I soon learned why getting the right card for your camera is so important. My Fuji X-T2 camera makes really large photos really fast. When I got the camera I did a little research and found the Transcend Ultimate UHS-II SDHC U3 was a good match for my camera. That's what I have been using since I got the camera. I now know how important a fast card is.
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The Radio Shack SDXC card has a write speed of 4 MB per second. My Transcend cards have a write speed of 180 MB per second, 45 times faster! But, what does this mean in the real world?
Most of the time I make five different exposures of the same shot, starting at - 2 EV and going to +2 EV. When I get home I then either pick the best exposure out of the five or blend some combination of the five together on the PC. The Fuji camera can make those 5 shots in less than a second and write them to the card in the time it takes me to take a breath. That is if I have a high-speed card in the camera. What I found was what appears instantaneous with a high-speed card takes about a minute with the low-speed card. I would take the five shots then wait a minute while the camera saved those photos to the card. That's a pretty frustrating experience.
When shopping for memory cards for your camera I suggest doing a little research first. Find out what the manufacturer recommends. Then see if there is any additional information available online. I also found a few good sites with information that helped me decide which cards to buy.
Camera Memory Speed - Performance Tests for Digital Cameras
Fuji X-T2
Canon DSLRs
All my troubles could have been avoided if I had planned ahead and brought enough memory cards with me. I've since solved that problem and am ready for the next big adventure.


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Thom Yorke: Atoms For Peace recording music together, Radiohead to tour in 2012
Here are some notes I compiled from tonights show. Keep checking back for more updates. Thom Yorke appeared on on BBC Radio 1 with Gilles Peterson and revealed that Atoms For Peace have been working together in the studio. It sounds like they are putting the finishing touches on the album. "So we ended up […]Read more
Preview Modelselektor's Monkeytown featuring Thom Yorke
You can now listen to Modeselektor's Monkeytown in full over at Spin.com. The album is going to be released on September 27th. Monkeytown features Radiohead's Thom Yorke on 2 of the tracks, "This" and "Shipwreck". The album can be pre-ordered here.Read more
Thom Yorke to appear on BBC Radio 1 with Gilles Peterson tonight
Just a quick reminder that Thom Yorke will be on BBC Radio 1 with Gilles Peterson at 2:00am in the UK (9:00pm in EST for those of you in the US). The program is 2 hours long. You can listen to it here. I will try to post the audio here after the show is […]Read more


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Statement on US Normalization of Relations With Vietnam, July 11, 1995
Bishop Daniel P. Reilly, Chairman
USCC Committee on International Policy
July 11, 1995
We welcome the decision of the United States Government to establish formal relations with Vietnam,in the hope it will improve and strengthen discussions between our two countries on matters of great concern, especially human rights and religious freedom, the MIA-POW question, and refugee and immigration concerns.
In 1989, the U.S. Catholic bishops called for efforts to promote dialogue and healing between our two countries:
We wish to emphasize that an official presence and an ongoing dialogue do not indicate approval or disapproval of a particular regime, but it is mutually advantageous to establish a formal mechanism by means of which problems may be discussed and, when possible, resolved...[T]his official dialogue must include, as we have consistently advocated, a constant concern for human and religious rights and a continuing search for justice. (A Time for Dialogue and Healing: A Pastoral Reflection on United States-Vietnam Relations, pp.8-9) The Catholic bishops of Vietnam have long advocated increased diplomatic, trade and other relations between their country and the United States. We welcome this step, then, not as a sign of approval of a regime that still fails to assure the full rights of its people, but as a means of strengthening the needed dialogue, of making more effective our concerns for the people of Vietnam, and of moving forward in healing the wounds of war.


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How People Goof Off When They Work From Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Many workers are eager to work from home, and more employers are accommodating them. But what do these workers actually do all day? Are they as productive as the rest of us toiling away in our cubicles?
Well, maybe not. A recent survey asked work-from-home employees if they do non-work activities. Many admitted that they watched TV or movies (43 percent), clean their house (35 percent), take a nap (26 percent) and have a drink (24 percent). Take a look at the infographic below for more details of what employees are up to when they work from home. And then let us know in the comments section what you're up to when you work from home.
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Computer system problem delays Maine unemployment checks for 2,200 people
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) � The Maine Department of Labor says there's been a delay in issuing unemployment benefits to 2,200 Maine workers, due to a problem with the computer system that processes the payments.
The problem halted processing of unemployment checks, direct deposits, and other notifications Tuesday and Wednesday. Claimants who filed over the weekend or during the day Monday should have received payments as usual. Those who filed Monday night or later have had benefits delayed.
Chief Information Officer Jim Smith said the goal was to have the system back online Thursday afternoon.
Once the system is fixed, payments for Tuesday through Thursday would be processed and sent to the bank that night and then forwarded through the bank's normal processing to debit cards or individuals' direct deposit accounts.


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For most of us, buying a house is the biggest purchase we'll ever make.
So, it's little wonder it's such a daunting process – especially if you haven't done it before!
When buying your first home, one small mistake can have huge consequences. But, with so much to think about, it's easy to put a foot wrong.
Let's ensure that doesn't happen. Here's a first-time buyer checklist to help the road to becoming a homeowner run a little smoother.
First-time home buyer guide – is now the time?
First things first, you need to ensure this is the right time to buy. Some things to consider include:
• Can you afford it?
• What's the state of the housing market?
• How much do you know about the area you're looking to invest in?
• Are you moving to a new area?
The cost of buying a house for the first time
With the property market in its current state, many potential homeowners are put off buying and stick to renting. On top of this, it can be difficult to save money when renting, particularly if you live in London.
But, most of us want to get our foot on the property ladder!
There's no definite answer for the amount of money you'll need when buying your first house. It depends on a combination of factors; your location, type of property and the property market at the time you buy, as well as any negotiation over the house price which takes place. There are also some hidden costs involved that are easy to forget about.
So, how much do you need to buy a house? Can you actually afford it? Time to break it down.
Home insurance costs
First-time buyer insurance can be tricky. For many, it's unknown territory!
But, while it's an additional expense, it's a necessary one. It's un-likely your lender will agree to a mortgage unless you have buildings insurance in place.
Also, bear in mind that insurance isn't a one-off payment, but an ongoing one. Plus, it can be affected by interest rate rises.
Stamp duty
There's good news for new home buyers when it comes to buying a property under £300,000… You don't have to pay stamp duty!
However, for those buying a property over this amount, paying this extra tax is an inevitable part of the first-time buyer process.
To be clear on how much you'll be paying, use a stamp duty calculator.
Mortgage arrangement fees
An essential piece of help for first-time buyers? Work out which type of mortgage is right for you! There are a number of different types to choose from, so make sure you know what's what.
If you know what you're looking for, this can help improve your chances of getting a mortgage.
Remember, your lender may charge a fee. Ensure you request mortgage quotes beforehand to ensure you're getting the best deal – this is a top tip for buying a house.
There's no one answer for how much you'll need to save for a deposit for a house.
But, a rough guideline is that you're looking at a minimum of 5% of the property value. However, in some cases, this can be as high as 40%.
Can you afford it?
Up-front costs
Buying a house for the first time costs money! Here are some hidden costs that are important to remember…
• Surveyor fees (it's advisable to get a survey before moving in to a new house – but they aren't free!)
• Legal fees (solicitors, professional conveyancer fees etc.)
• The cost of removals (also consider insurance for your belongings while in transit)
Ongoing costs
After you've received the keys and can confidently call yourself a homeowner, you're now responsible for maintaining your home.
From council tax to utility bills, owning and running a home costs money. Other first-time buyer costs can include furniture, maintenance and decoration of your new property.
Considering all costs together, is this the right time for you to buy a house?
What do you need to buy a house?
If you've reviewed your costs and concluded that you can afford it, it's time for the next step in the buying a house checklist.
Having everything in order will make life a lot easier!
No one knows what's going to happen to the property market. However, there are some general rules to follow:
Use a mortgage calculator
Can you afford the monthly repayments you're committing to? This is what a mortgage lender will be looking for.
It's likely you'll also need a mortgage deposit!
Have a mortgage agreement in principle
One piece of home buying advice for a first-time buyer is to have an agreement in principle before you start your search.
Knowing how much a mortgage provider will agree to lend you is one of the most important home buying tips.
While nothing is set in stone yet, and there are no guarantees, knowing what you can realistically afford will help you on your house hunt.
Have your finances in order
It sounds simple, but far too many potential homeowners try and buy a property without being prepared.
Getting your finances in order, including your credit history and clearing any debt you can, is an important step on the buying a new home checklist.
Leverage existing schemes
If you need a leg-up to get your foot on the property ladder, there are many government schemes in place to help you. These include:
• The Help to Buy Scheme
• Buying through shared ownership
• Right to Buy
All these schemes have their differences, so ensure you've worked out which one is for you.
Property finders
Of course, property portal websites like Zoopla or Rightmove are often the first port of call for those looking to buy a house in the UK for the first time.
But, they shouldn't be your only point of reference. Consider local estate agents who may not be on the portals but know the area well. Also, seek advice from family and friends who have done it before. If this is your first experience tackling the property market, the more informed at your fingertips – the better!
What to look for when buying a house
Once you've finished the planning process, you can start house viewings. This is an exciting step in the home buying checklist.
But, it can also be challenging, particularly if you don't know what you're looking for.
Put together your own first-time home buyer list. Write down the type of property you're looking to live in and can afford. Do you want a new build, or an old property that needs renovation?
List your main requirements:
• How many bedrooms do you want?
• Do you want an open plan kitchen?
• Do you want a garden?
• Are you prepared to do some work?
However, be realistic. Remember that it's not always possible get everything you want for your budget. So, it's essential you separate your property wants from your needs and are prepared to compromise!
Viewing properties
The key to property viewings is to ask plenty of questions. It's your money you're parting with, remember. So, you'll want as many answers as possible – leaving no stone unturned.
Unsure where to start? There are many questions to ask when viewing a house. Don't simply consider how long it's been on the market or whether there's any other interest. Instead, go deeper. Think about the neighbours, recent building work and the parking situation. Ensure you have the answers to anything that would make you reconsider buying before you part with your cash.
When viewing properties, be thorough. Try and visit the property twice, and at different times of the day. If possible, drive by also!
Taking someone with you, for a second opinion, always helps. They might notice something you've missed, such as cracks in plaster on the walls. One of the most important tips for first-time buyers is to look beyond the inside of the property. The outside is important too! Can you see yourself living there and making it your home?
Another important thing to remember is to be polite. You're likely to get more out of the seller, or the agent, if you're friendly, rather than interrogative.
If you feel the asking price is high, finding out the answers to certain questions may give you bargaining points. For example, you could ask for certain fixtures to be included in the sale. Plus, knowing any negative factors about the building, such as a poor EPC rating, can help you negotiate the house price lower!
What to check when buying a house
With so much to consider, it helps to break it down. The best way to buy a house is to be thorough. So, have a checklist with you of everything that needs to be in working order.
Here are just a few examples of things to check:
• Doors/ windows
• Plumbing
• Light fittings
• The property structure
• The EPC rating
• The neighbouring properties
Things to consider when buying a house
Where you buy your home is just as important as the property itself. Having the best house on the worst street can cause its own set of problems.
Try not to get too carried away by the property's appearance. If it's in a bad location, it could impact your enjoyment of living there.
Researching a new area is essential! Here are some things to watch out for:
Transport links
How important is it for you to be located near your job? If you don't want a long commute, this will restrict your search area.
Consider all route links and journeys, such as your distance from local schools, friends and family.
But, remember everything has a cost. Living in a well-connected area with many transport links can result in higher house prices.
Nearby amenities
How important is it for you to be close to local amenities? This may include:
• Shops
• Pubs
• Restaurants
• Leisure facilities
• Bars
Ensure you understand whether you want to be in the centre of it all, or if you're happy to live further out. This an essential tip if you're wondering how to buy your first home!
Walk around the neighbourhood and see if you like it. Consider the people, whether the area is run down and check out the reported crime statistics.
The more you know about your potential new home, the better.
Guide to buying a house – typical timeline
Once you've found that perfect property, it's time to get the ball rolling!
So, what kind of timeline are you looking at?
Making an offer
If you've decided this is your dream property, the next step in the first-time home buyer list is to put in an offer.
The key here is clarity. Put your offer in writing, communicating to the seller exactly how much you're willing to pay. You should also state any conditions you have, such as the inclusion of any fittings.
Unsure how much to offer? A rough guideline many follow is to deduct around 10% from the asking price.
Your first offer may be rejected. Be prepared for this!
There are definitely reasons for you to increase your offer on a house, as well as an ideal time and place.
Accepted offer
Let's say you receive good news and your offer is accepted. Before you go any further, you need to run some final checks on the property.
Call a surveyor and visit the property and the neighbourhood one last time. Be certain you want to live there before you part with your money.
If the survey checks out, the next step in the buying a house checklist in the UK is the exchange process.
Here, you'll part with your deposit. In many cases, backing out at this stage results in you losing this money completely. Ensure this is the right property before that happens!
While timings vary widely, the exchange process can take anywhere between 4 and 12 weeks.
When buying your first house, one word everyone wants to hear is 'completion'.
This is the final step in the property purchase checklist… Time to swap the rest of the money and receive the keys to your first home!
In most cases, you're looking at around 14-28 days between exchange and completion. Sometimes, you can exchange and complete on the same day. It entirely depends on the situation.
But, it's not always that smooth-sailing, as completion can be delayed, sometimes by up to three months. Often, this is pre-agreed, for example in the case of property chains. If you're looking at a new build, you may have compiled a snagging list which is delaying the process.
However, this is the stage you can legally call yourself a homeowner!
First-time buyer's guide – the move
After years of renting, difficulties getting on the property ladder and the stresses of the buying process – you've finally done it.
Now, all you need to do is move in. While this can get costly, there are many ways to save money, including:
• Comparing energy tariffs
• Getting the right broadband
• Buying second-hand furniture
• Getting removal costs
• Taking meter readings when you move in
The final stage
Your savings accounts might feel a little emptier, but soon you'll finally have the keys to your new home! Congratulations!
One stage it's essential not to skip in the first-time home buyer guide – The research! Remember, you're not just buying a property, but investing in your future location. So, you'll want to know as much as possible. From crime rates to local schools, a property report will tell you everything you need to move with confidence. Get your full report below.


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Jenny Mercer, Owner and Personal Trainer
I established "Get Kickin'", Personal Training with a KICK to provide a fun way to get and stay fit, burn stress and calories, learn self-defense techniques, and build confidence.
I rode the weight loss/gain roller coaster for most of my life, losing 10, gaining 15, then losing 15 and gaining 25. I tried all the fad diets. Some worked, but none lasted. I played sports, rode horses, exercised in a variety of ways from running to lifting to elipticals; Jazzercise to swimming and many more. While all probably helped my general health in some way, most were ineffective for weight loss so I got frustrated and gave up because I didn't know what I was doing. I spent more time working out than needed and was the self-proclaimed "fittest fat girl" in the County while battling knee, foot and back pain .
Then, at the age of 42, my doctor screamed at me and said I was killing myself, tipping the scales at 200 pounds and only 5'6″ tall. I was determined that this time would be different and I sought references for a great personal trainer. I had worked with trainers in the past for brief periods but found them all just giving me the same canned program that I watched them give everyone else. I was fortunate and found a great trainer that was creative and assertive. She pushed me much harder than I could have pushed myself and soon the pounds started to fall off. During that same time, I found myself in search of alternative for cardio because I was bored on the machines and had foot pain that would no longer allow me to do the high intensity aerobic exercise on hard gym floors. That was when I found Muay Thai (kickboxing) and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and have not had a boring workout since. Kickboxing combines both strength and cardio training and requires the mind to focus… providing an escape from life's daily stressors.
One year later, I was 50 pounds lighter and had 20% less body fat. These coaches didn't just change my life… they saved it! I would like to do the same thing for others frustrated with the challenges of weight loss, looking for new, engaging ways to get fit or stay fit, wanting to stay active into their post-retirement years, or just looking for something new.


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It's easy to get mixed up the first time you look to rent a car. When scanning various advertisments, do you ever flip back and forth, 6 Month Car Rental Cost in Germiston completely unsure of whether or not you're getting the best deal? Not even sure if you can figure out which one is the best deal? Whether this is your first time renting or not, it is always important that you never enter a car rental arrangement without researching all of your options first.
Insurance is a classic example of this. The four most common types are: collision damage waiver (CDW)/loss damage waiver (LDW), supplemental liability insurance, personal accident insurance, and personal effects coverage. Most rental car companies will pitch the CDW really hard, Long Term Car Rental Deals as well as the theft insurance. What you should know is that usually you don't need either of them. Before you shell out $15 per day or more for these options, check your normal auto insurance already covers rentals. The other thing to look up is your credit card's policy on rentals. Almost every rental company requires a credit card for payment. That is because it makes it easy for the company to add charges for "damages" later. As a side note, because of this, DO NOT use a debit card, ever. You will have no opportunity to dispute the charges if you get cheated. Make sure you use a real credit card. Since you have to use a credit card, see if your credit card offers automatic insurance coverage as long as you charge the rental to that card. You would be surprised how many do.
The next major rip-off is the fuel purchase option. The idea is that you pay for a full tank of gas ahead of time so you can return the vehicle on empty. The catch: it's virtually impossible for you to use all of the gas in the car, so it's best to decline the offer and fill up the tank just before returning it. That way, you only pay for what you've used. Otherwise, the cost is usually far more than what you actually use.
Aside from hidden costs, most rental companies will only rent to someone who is at least 25 years old or even older. Some companies will rent cars to persons 21 years or older but often charge an additional ten to twenty dollars a day. Also, only the driver who is renting the car is covered under the insurance, so don't let a buddy drive because if he wrecks it, you're responsible.
Alamo Auto Rental Can Save You Money
Keep this basics in mind, and watch out for local taxes. With the internet, Long Term Car Rental London it can be easy to search out the most expensive and least expensive cities and to plan your rental accordingly. Use all the tools at your disposal, and your experience is much more likely to run smoothly without any unpleasant surprises.
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There are three major traps most people do not consider when they are looking to rent a car. These can significantly make your pay more and result in a financial disaster. Before you rent a car, keep the following in mind:1. Search Wide for the Best Deal The rules of getting the best deal are universal: you have to search wide. Many people simply go for the car rental agency that is near their neighborhood or that they are used to. While this is convenient, it can be very expensive. You have to search and compare the rates and terms of different car rental agencies to get the best deal.Use the Internet to do your search. This is more convenient and faster. Travel price-comparison websites like Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia can help you find a good deal. Unfortunately, there is not one of them that guarantees the lowest price. You have to confirm at the car rental agency's website or call their customer care office to confirm the prices.a) Fuel Charges: If you took the car with its tank full, refill the tank before returning the car. Otherwise, you will have to pay fuel levy fees for the "empty" tank even if it is just a couple of inches below the threshold line.b) Late Fees: Most agencies will give you a grace period of 60 minutes but will then charge you late hourly fees. If you are late enough, you may have to pay for an extra day. Late fees are usually high and you could end up paying more than you did for the car rental. On the day when you are supposed to return the car, check the local traffic and weather conditions and start your trip early to avoid being late.The above are three major things that you should consider before renting a car. They will help to keep your costs down.
Car Hire
Let's face it when you decide to take a vacation it is to escape the everyday stresses of life. The last thing that you want when you are trying to explore the area is to either have a tour that goes at it's own speed or to be stuck using a public transportation system that requires a math degree just to understand. These reasons are why a rental car is the best bet when it comes to travelling around and seeing all that the area has to offer.Now that you have decided that you are going to rent a car now comes the part to where you have to decide exactly which company are you going to go with for your travel needs. This is why you will need to find the best car rental services that are offered for your travel needs. So now I hear the collective sigh "but how do we go about find ing the best car rental services that will offer what we require out of a company?"Once the deal is signed and you are on your way to driving off in your rental car keep in mind the restrictions that will be on your rental. Many car rental services will enable your rental car with GPS in order to keep an eye of where the car is and has been previously.


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One of my favorite ways to use my Instant Pot pressure cooker is to make incredibly soup recipes. The Instant Pot gives amazing flavor in half the time of stove-top or crock pot cooking. Use these 20 Mouth Watering Instant Pot Soup recipes to plan your family's lunch or dinner for today and days to come.
Instant Pot Cooking
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Instant Pot 8 quart (note, this is the larger size)
Instant Pot 3 quart (this is the ""mini")
Instant Pot 6 quart (standard size) – This is the pot I have and recommend.
Instant Pot DUO Plus 6 Qt 9-in-1 Multi- Use Programmable Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, Yogurt Maker, Egg Cooker, Sauté, Steamer, Warmer, and Sterilizer
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10 Mouth-Watering Instant Pot Soup Recipes
Each of these 10 mouth-watering Instant Pot soup recipes is packed with flavor, hearty, and healthy.
The Holy Mess – Beef Stew – Warm, hearty stew with amazing beef flavor.
Living Sweet Moments – Curried Butternut Squash Soup – A sweet and spicy soup thick from butternut squash.
Mooshu Jenne – Green Chile Chicken Stew – All the rich flavor of green chile in this delicious stew.
Recipe This – Cheese Burger Soup – Enjoy the flavors of your favorite burger in this quick and hearty soup.
Little Family Adventure – Gumbo – A spicy, filling soup with sausage, chicken, and rice.
Kalyn's Kitchen – Ground Beef Soup – This low carb, healthy soup will have your whole family coming back for more.
Gluten free Pressure Cooker – Beef and Butternut Squash Stew – Thick chunks of beef with sweet butternut squash.
The Classy Chapter – Zucchini Tomato Soup – A healthy rich soup your family will love.
Plated Cravings – Carrot Soup – Bright, healthy soup you will make again and again.
April Golightly – Chicken Pho – Asian pho with rice noodles and bright, flavorful veggies.
Wonder Mom Wannabe – Broccoli Cheese Soup – A rich soup made faster in your Instant Pot.
My Life Cook Book – Lentil Sausage Soup – Hearty lentils with flavorful sausage together in one dish.
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Two hundred cross-party MPs are calling on heads of the major supermarkets to eliminate plastic packaging from their products by 2023.
The MPs, who are from seven political parties, have written to Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda, Waitrose, Aldi, Lidl, Budgens and Marks & Spencer urging them to scrap plastic packaging.
They wrote after the Guardian revealed this week the major supermarkets in the UK create more than 800,000 tonnes of plastic packaging waste – well over half the household plastic waste – each year.
Six of the major supermarkets refused to reveal the amount of plastic packaging they put on to the market, saying the information was commercially sensitive. Analysis by Eunomia environmental consultants used figures provided by Aldi and the Co-op – the only chains to release public figures on their plastic tonnage – and the market share of each supermarket to estimate how much plastic packaging the chains produce each year.
This week, Iceland announced it would stop plastic packaging on its own brand products by 2023. Catherine West, Labour MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, who is behind the letter, said: "Vast amounts of plastic are 'used' for merely a few seconds before being discarded.
"We have a moral duty to tackle this disposable culture. As such, I welcome the recent announcement from Iceland supermarkets … and I'm delighted that MPs from all parties are supporting my call for other retailers to follow suit."
Waitrose announced on Friday it would no longer use black plastic for its meat, fish, fruit and vegetables by the end of this year, and that all Waitrose products would be free of black plastic by the end of 2019. Black plastic cannot be recycled under current UK systems.
Each year it is estimated that more than 300m tonnes of plastic are produced globally. The Guardian revealed recently that plastic production is set to soar over the next 10 years.
On Friday Coca-Cola announced a new goal to collect and recycle the equivalent of 100% of the packaging it sells globally by 2030.
Coca-Cola said: "Given the size and scope of this challenge, we expect to invest in new packaging innovations and local collection and recycling systems, as well as consumer education and awareness programs."
Damian Gammell, CEO of Coca-Cola European Partners, said: "At the heart of this is our commitment to collect 100% of our packaging and ensure that 50% of the PET plastic we use will be rPET by 2025. We are also exploring how we can inspire more consumers to recycle by using the power of our brands, advertising and message on packaging."
But Greenpeace, which is campaigning for the introduction of a plastic bottle deposit scheme in the UK, said Coca-Cola's plan failed to include any reduction of the company's rapidly increasing use of single-use plastic bottles globally, which now stands at well over 110bn annually.
"It contrasts starkly with pledges to reduce the use of disposable plastic made by many retailers in recent weeks," a Greenpeace spokesman said.
Greenpeace estimates that Coca-Cola has increased its number of single-use plastic bottles by nearly a third (31%) since 2008 and that they now account for almost 70% of Coke's packaging globally.
Last week, prime minister Theresa May said supermarkets should set up plastic-free aisles, and pledged to eliminate unnecessary plastic waste by 2042 – but received a lukewarm response from environmental groups.
Sue Hayman, shadow environment secretary, said: "Labour is calling on all supermarkets to follow the lead shown by Iceland. We know that the government can act on Britain's plastics crisis a lot sooner than before 2042."


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How to Sell Used Office Furniture: 6 Tips For the Best Price
There are plenty of reasons you might need to unload your used cubicles, chairs and conference tables.
Maybe your company is a victim of the bad economy and is going out of business. You could be moving to an office in another town or state and would prefer not to lug all the old furniture to your new digs. Or, maybe you've grown weary of complaints from employees about creaky chairs and outdated reception furniture and are upgrading.
Whatever your reason, don't just toss your old furniture in the nearest dumpster. If it's still usable – sell it! Not only will you be doing your part for the environment, but you could also be helping a new startup save a few bucks furnishing its first office.
In order to get the best return on your used office furniture, follow the advice below.
1. Clean
You'll have a much easier time finding a buyer who's willing to pay a good price if your workstations aren't covered in coffee rings and your chairs aren't full of crumbs. Take the time to wipe down desks, tables, cabinets and chairs, paying special attention to sticky and discolored areas. Vacuum upholstered pieces and treat stains.
2. Repair
While you probably don't have the time or expertise to go into full furniture refurbishment mode, try to make obvious fixes before selling. Tighten or replace screws on loose table legs and armrests, reattach any dangling plastic lining on desks and tables, and spray a little WD-40 on squeaky parts. If you can, track down the original assembly manuals to pass on to the buyers.
3. Price
After you've cleaned and fixed all your wares, you'll need to set a price. Unless you have barely-used, high-end furniture, don't plan on making a mint off your sale. Factors to keep in mind when pricing are how much you paid for the pieces originally, the quality of the furniture (solid wood should fetch more than particle board), the condition (don't try to make a lot on pieces with a lot of wear and tear), and the style (neutral colors and clean lines will probably appeal more to people than super unique pieces).
4. Photograph
If you're posting an ad online, you'll definitely want to include pictures of the furniture – shoppers love a good visual. While you don't need to enlist the skills of a professional photographer, don't just snap a shot or two of a pile of desks or stacks of chairs. Flip through an Ikea catalog for inspiration. Take individual shots of each piece using good lighting. Don't shoot pictures with people sitting in chairs or desks covered in files, computer equipment and yesterday's lunch. Even though the buyers know the furniture is used, they don't necessarily want to see who was using it before them.
5. Advertise
How you sell the furniture is largely dependent on how quickly you'd like to get rid of it. If you're looking to sell it all fast, consider contacting a consignment shop or used furniture dealer who will come and look at the furniture, offer you a price for the pieces they want and then move it for you. You might not profit as much by using this method — as the buyer has to factor in their own potential profits — but you can't beat the convenience. You could also hold a yard sale (parking lot sale?) to clear house: just be sure to advertise in your local newspaper and online ahead of the sale to ensure good turnout. Finally, you can post classified ads online, in newspapers or in trade publications. Make sure to include information about what's for sale, including photos, dimensions, condition and asking price.
6. Negotiate
Even though you might think you set a fair price, remember that your goal is to be rid of the extra furniture, so be willing to negotiate with potential buyers. Oversized pieces might be harder to sell because they're more difficult to move, so be prepared to come down in price to accommodate folks who might have to rent a van or hire movers. You can also consider cutting prices for people who buy several pieces (after all, they're saving you the time it takes to deal with additional buyers). Finally, items that aren't selling might be priced too high, so be ready to lower prices to attract buyers. Anything that just won't sell, plan on donating to a charity.
Looking to get rid of your used furniture in a hurry? Contact Arnolds Office Furniture. We buy entire office buildings of furniture as well as smaller projects.


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Joe Allan found a set full of fan favourites, but a visual performance that left him cold
Images by Jill O'Donnell
Two years after their last visit, Editors return to Newcastle with a new album in tow, and a room full of devotees awaiting their arrival.
First up were The Twilight Sad, a band who are tailor-made for a tour of this calibre, specialising in that edgy and erratic doom-rock that the headline band are renown for. The Glasgow outfit powered through a short-but-sweet set, which acted as a mesmerising and charismatic opening chapter to the evening.
Editors shortly followed suit, opening with the neon-dipped slow-burner No Harm, the first track from the new record, In Dream; a slow, yet atmospheric start. The band preceded to plough through a career-spanning set, with brand new songs like Life Is A Fear being inundated with just as much interest and praise as those that made them remarkable (All Sparks, Munich, The Racing Rats). At the mid-set point, aside from the occasional eerie sweep from one side of the stage to the other from frontman Tom Smith, Editors have been aurally impressive, but not very engaging visually. Whilst the performance was sonically perfect, the band lacked stage presence.
After an array of what could be considered 'fan-favourites' – such as Bullets, Blood and a beautiful (albeit slightly underwhelming) acoustic rendition of Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors, the set culminated in a particularly chunky version of Papillon, followed by closing track for both the recent album and the evening, Marching Orders, a song which, whilst being epic and luscious on record, wasn't quite the climactic ending the crowd had hoped for, much like their closing track on tours in the past, Fingers In The Factories.
Despite putting on an impressive listening experience, Editors' visual performance was ambivalent at most, detracting not all, but a lot of the appeal of the evening as a whole.


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Hey Hive,
We sent out save the dates out back in the beginning of September and had no issues except with one that got returned to us in the mail as 'undeliverable.' I had my Maid/Matron of Honor contact this friend initially to get his address and after we received it back I have tried to contact him a few times to get an updated, accurate address. He was a pretty close friend in high school and we have kept in touch. I know he has seen the messages because Facebook logs this and so does his iPhone… but for a few weeks he has neglected to respond.
He has just went through a bad breakup, has no job, and is trying to make it on his own in California (we are from NY). I almost feel like maybe this is his way of telling me he isn't interested in attending the wedding anymore…
I am a little sad because our mutual best friend is going to be in the wedding and I guess I didn't expect this at all. Should I continue to badger him or at this point should I just let it go?


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Looking for a buddy with similar hobbies? Here are some area groups that enjoy paddling, bicycling, hiking and fishing. Get outdoors and come join the fun!
Fun Fact: The Henry County Bike Club's "Yellow Jackets" meet each Friday morning (weather permitting) at the Liberty Street Access for a 10-15 mile ride, followed by lunch. Visitors are welcome to meet up with this group. Visit them on Facebook for the meeting time, which changes seasonally.


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Day 10: Reflection for the Fortnight for Freedom
Day 10: June 30, 2014
Finally, government is to see to it that the equality of citizens before the law, which is itself an element of the common welfare, is never violated for religious reasons whether openly or covertly. Nor is there to be discrimination among citizens.
It follows that a wrong is done when government imposes upon its people, by force or fear or other means, the profession or repudiation of any religion, or when it hinders men from joining or leaving a religious body. All the more is it a violation of the will of God and of the sacred rights of the person and the family of nations, when force is brought to bear in any way in order to destroy or repress religion, either in the whole of mankind or in a particular country or in a specific community.
Declaration on Religious Liberty
(Dignitatis Humanae), no 3
December 7, 1965
Click here to read the reflection on the above excerpt for Day 10.