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Play Your Cards Right
This story appears in the March 2003 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »
The entrepreneur: James Tiscione, 49, and Anthony Tiscione, 79, founders of ACM Enterprises in Tucson, Arizona
Product description: The Auto Card Manager (ACM), a thin metal case that holds a driver's license and up to five credit cards. When users push one of the six buttons on the case, the selected credit card is dispensed.
Start-up: $50,000 in 2000 and 2001, to pay for the first production run of 25,000 units
Sales: $1.8 million in 2002
The challenge: bringing a new product to market with a limited marketing budget
James Tiscione didn't have a lot of money when he launched his business, but that didn't stop him from finding a way to bring his unusual product to market. Here are the steps he followed:
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1. Obtain a patent. Tiscione started by visiting www.uspto.gov, the official Web site of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, to look for similar patents. "I looked at over 1,000 patents and found only two that were even remotely similar to mine," he says. "Only after completing the search did I go to a patent attorney." Doing some research on his own did more than just save Tiscione money: "I was trying to hedge my bets before investing dollars in attorney fees, engineering design and prototypes. I also wanted to see what other ideas were out there. I was surprised no one else ever had the idea." Before long, Tiscione applied for a provisional patent, which doesn't give inventors patent protection, but does allow them to show their ideas to people. "It is an inexpensive way of protection that allows inventors one year for research and development," Tiscione says. In 2001, he applied for his utility patent.
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2. Decide what help you need. Because Tiscione had never developed a product before, he felt he lacked the experience he needed to launch the idea. He asked his father, Anthony, an inventor, for help in finalizing his product design. Tiscione also approached Steve Pagac, a marketing whiz who owned a real estate and investment firm. Says Tiscione, "Steve invested sweat equity in our venture, and he is responsible for lining up all our customers."
3. Make a prototype. Tiscione knew people wouldn't understand the ACM without trying it, so he made a prototype. Tiscione ended up choosing a prototype supplier in California. Once he began using the prototype, people started asking where they could buy one. The positive feedback played a major role in moving the business ahead.
4. Locate a production source. Tiscione's first stop was the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, which has an office in San Francisco. "They sent me a list of companies I e-mailed," he says. He narrowed it down to one-but only signed the final agreement after visiting the company several times and viewing a few trial production pieces.
5. Explore all possibilities to find distribution outlets. Tiscione and Pagac weren't sure which retailers would want to buy their product, so they started by approaching catalogs and stores such as Brookstone, The Sharper Image and Things Remembered. "While the stores didn't bite, one promotional company did-AMG of Plymouth, Wisconsin," Tiscione says. "AMG signed an exclusive agreement with us for the promotional products market in 2001."
Tiscione and Pagac also approached SkyMall, a specialty retailer that produces a cost-sharing catalog targeting in-flight airline passengers. "After two quarters ending in September," says Tiscione, "SkyMall reported that the ACM was the No. 1- selling product in [the catalog], and they agreed to carry the product through March."
Tiscione and Pagac also contacted MJ Media, a TV marketer in Phoenix that signed a nonexclusive agreement to sell the ACM through TV ads. "We revamped our original agreement with MJ Media to include a broader base of distribution," Tiscione says. "Originally, the contract was for TV advertising only. Since then, MJ Media has expanded into Internet sales and master distribution to small distributors." Now, Tiscione has a broad range of customers selling his products. As a bonus, Taylor Gifts, a major consumer catalog, picked up the ACM for the 2002 Christmas season.
6. Sign deals that maximize marketing exposure but limit financial risk. Advertising and marketing expenses can kill a product-but Tiscione avoided these expenses by signing contracts with limited risk. Both AMG and MJ Media signed agreements to purchase the product from ACM and promote it themselves. Also, Tiscione's deal with SkyMall was cooperative. Tiscione paid nothing to be listed in SkyMall, but all the sales went to SkyMall up to a certain sales level. Once that level was reached, sales were split equally between SkyMall and ACM. At press time, ACM switched to a standard contract, which requires them to pay for the ad but allows them to retain all sales.
1. Unique and novel products fare better. Inventors face challenges when launching their products because retailers, distributors and catalogs don't like one-product companies. But the reality is, people in any market are always looking for new and interesting products, and inventors will usually find sellers if their products are unique. But remember, developing a product that's simply an improvement on existing products usually isn't enough to overcome market resistance.
inventors looking for trademark protection received a boost from
the Department of Justice Reauthorization Act, which passed in
October 2002. The bill permits the United States to join the Madrid
Protocol, an agreement that allows a U.S. trademark owner to file
for registration in more than 65 member countries with just one
standardized application (in English) at the U.S. Patent and
Trademark Office. Visit www.uspto.gov for more
2. You don't need as much money as you think. It seems as if products with broad appeal require cash outlays that most inventors can't afford. But don't let that deter you. If you proceed cautiously, one step at a time, you should be able to get your product developed far enough to either attract outside investors or get help from companies anxious to introduce your product. If you can't get help, it's probably a sign you should reconsider whether your product is truly novel.
3. Sweat equity doesn't mean you need to quit your job. No matter how great an idea is, there is still considerable risk in successfully introducing it. The good news is that many of the early stages of development-such as obtaining patents, developing early prototypes and producing a small initial sales run-can all be done before you quit your job. Even if you can afford to quit, don't. You might find it takes two or three times as long as you expected to launch your product, and you might need your current income.
Don Debelak is the author of Think Big: Make Millions From Your Ideas.

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Poor Matt Farah was trying to have a time of his life driving a supercharged Lamborghini Huracan in the canyons of California when he ran into this logger man, dragging a big chunk of tree just down the road. And breaking things.
We could discuss whether VF Engineering's bolt-on Eaton 2.3 liter supercharger kit is what the Huracan needed all along instead of having less power in a rear-wheel drive chassis. Alternatively, we could talk about the person driving a Ford Explorer dragging a giant log along, destroying road posts along his way.
What's for sure is that the Lamborghini's setup is good for 806 horsepower and 610 pound feet of torque, otherwise known as the perfect recipe for four-wheel burnouts. And unlike those drag-happy turbo Lambos, this car can also go slowly. Sounds perfect.
Both topics deserve further discussion.
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Lyn Kirby, CEO of Beauty Brands and famed architect Kiku Obata tapped RPG to develop and manufacture a new prestige format for Beauty Brands. Our objective was to create a highly innovative, brand new store concept.
Beauty Brands' business model fills a white space that straddles masstige, specialty and department stores. The design concept offers 4,000 square feet of luxury salon services among 6,000 square feet of prestige product categories including color, complexion, skincare, haircare and accessories to address every angle of the consumer's beauty needs. The stores are bright, contemporary, and merchandised by both product category and brand. The blended use of various materials including wood, lacquer, color core laminates, powder-coated steel – all in soft shades of white, grey, and gold with peach accents – appeal to even the most discerning shopper. Cosmetics stations, gondolas, fragrance bars, and perimeter wall fixtures serve to display tester and open sell merchandise that allow the consumer to shop with or without store assistance.
RPG manufactured everything within the box, from displays, millwork, fixtures, gondolas to open-sell systems. RPG considers Beauty Brands an excellent example of pulling together our broad scope of capabilities with optimal results, and we are currently in the process of rolling out 30 stores.


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How to Decorate With Brown Furniture & Gray Walls
Gray can look dreadfully boring on walls, and brown furniture can be boring, too. Not surprisingly, brown furniture in a gray-painted room can look awkward and misplaced without careful planning. That said, you can make a room look purposeful and inviting using gray and brown by choosing the right patterns, textures and styles for furniture and accessories. Make any room in your home a comfortable gray and brown haven employing a few essential design tips.
Step 1
Choose a gray and a brown that complement each other. A light-gray paint complemented by furniture that has a medium-brown hue gives a soft look to a room. Dark gray walls will make a room look smaller, especially combined with dark brown furniture. Compare colors side by side before painting the entire room.
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Liven up your gray room by selecting furniture that has bold patterns. A geometric, floral or plaid pattern in a chair or sofa can bring visual interest to an otherwise plain room. Pick pieces that have intriguing textures, such as carved wooden legs on tables, or nubby or plush fabric for upholstery.
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Incorporate gray-hued accessories in your color scheme to tie together the walls within your room. A couple of two-toned gray pillows thrown casually across a sofa, or a soft gray blanket draped artfully over the arm of a chair, will help bring the colors together.
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Add other brown-colored items to the walls to bring a sense of balance and cohesiveness to your room. Choose pictures that contain brown-hued elements or have frames that match the color of your furniture. Pick wall accessories that have similar styles and color to reflect the design of the furniture pieces.
- Add a couple of shiny or glittering accessories such as a pair of silver candlesticks or golden figurines to dress up the soft colors of brown and gray.
- Choose a bold third color for your color palette for a signature color in your room. Use the brown and gray as the background coloring and incorporate your signature hue in the fabric of your furniture and in small accessories.


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The Self Improvement Blog | Self Esteem | Self Confidence
Handling stress is something everyone has to learn if they want to have a good and healthy life. We worry about our jobs, our family, our friends, but most of the time, we forget about us. Stress can make us grumpy, nervous and short-tempered which will eventually affect our lives in every area. So how do we manage stress?
To keep the stress under control we have to find something that can separate us from the stress, even for a couple of hours a day. That something is different to you, to me, or anybody else.
Activities to manage stress
Due to that, I want to show you some activities which can help you release stress. They are the most common activities you can do every day. For example, if you are a bookworm—you can read a good book If you love movies—watch a movie on a comfy sofa. On the other hand, if you want to hang out with friends—call them, go visit that new coffee shop near you or if you want to have a guys night out— visit the bar with a foosball table and beer and after that, you can decide where to go.
The most important thing you can do now is to focus on yourself. Do what you want to do at the moment. One day you will love playing foosball table and the other you will be curled up on a sofa with the remote control in your hand. Every activity is good as long as you are relaxed and well rested after it. That is how you beat stress every day.
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We know where upscale American travelers are going this summer, and apparently they want pasta and wine. The top-booked destination is eternal favorite Italy, with European destinations dominating the list, as well as a couple of other international favorites – South Africa and close neighbor Canada. Europe is particularly appealing this year, due to a relatively strong U.S. dollar against both the euro and British pound.
Virtuoso mined its bookings data (totaling $39.7 billion in transactions) from U.S.-based travel agencies. This data reflects future bookings between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2017.
1. Italy
2. United Kingdom
3. France
4. Spain
5. South Africa
6. Germany
7. Ireland
8. Canada
9. Netherlands
10. Denmark
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The school district sent home a letter to Colleyville Heritage High School parents informing them that police are investigating an inappropriate relationship between music teacher Cody Dickson and a student. (Click here to download the letter).
Dickson has been employed at the school since August 2009 and also served as an assistant choir director at the school.
He will be banned from campus pending the outcome of the investigation.
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Nigeria's Future Depends On The Non-Oil Sector – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday reiterated the Federal Government's position that the nation's future lies in the non-oil sector.
Osinbajo spoke at the inauguration of a recreational and entertainment facility, The Dome, in Abuja.
He said the facility, which recently re-capitalised its assets and expanded its recreational outlets to include bowling alley, twin cafe, the paradisio and the Francis Hotel, among others, gave credence to the government's position.
According to him, the gains recorded owing to deliberate policies on ease of doing business in Nigeria account for favourable rating through the World Bank global index report on ease of doing business.
"Investments like the Dome, Abuja is what Nigeria needs to push for a similar status with Dubai, which despite being an oil producer, makes only 20 per cent revenue from oil," said.
The Chairman, The Dome Entertainment Centre, Obiora Okonkwo, noted that with the unemployment index expected to rise above 50 per cent, including a soaring population figure projected to hit 200 million by 2019, venture capitalists like himself had taken it upon themselves to salvage the situation.
Okonkwo, however, made a case for tax holidays if the private sector must assist the government to meet its objectives of better welfare for the people.
He said, "I use this opportunity to invite the government to partner The Dome in its social empowerment programme for youths. The Dome is well positioned to drive the policy and bring about the change we crave.
"Government must assist businesses such as ours to grow through generous tax breaks to enable us stabilise."
The Federal Government, through its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, has started tapping into the entertainment and creative industry to generate at least $1bn by the end of 2020.
The target aligns with its policy, which seeks to discourage over-dependence on oil earnings, especially with the entertainment and creative sector reported to have contributed 2.3 per cent, approximately N239bn, to Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product in 2016.


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From time to time you will stumble upon an album which will simply stick with you. It will pretty much sum up whatever it is that you happen to be into-put simply, it ticks all the boxes.
My Grey Horse release the hugely anticipated I Still Don't Understand on July 28th. It's one of those genre questioning collections, packed with a distinct percussion driven energy and sprinkled with the group's refreshing sense of humour.
And with My Grey Horse you really do get the genuine article. Every aspect of the album is entirely of their own composition. And when we examine the makeup of the group we uncover creativity in abundance. An illustrator, an animator and a filmmaker comprising three of the five. And whilst genuine chemistry is no fluke, My Grey Horse have what you may describe as a long standing advantage given that theirs is a brotherhood built on exactly that. Three brothers to be precise- Peter, John and Oobah Butler along with close friends Tom Mott and Joe Nicklin combine to produce the spark of artistic depth ever apparent throughout their debut album and carried forward from their Stop Before The Dry River EP.
Packed with poetic and emotive lyrics set atop striking swirling guitar tones and sweeping melodies and topped with captivating layered harmonies, if Stop Before The Dry River was the eye opener, then I Still Don't Understand is set to be the head turner.
And when it comes to the evolution of this high-energy five piece, the band's originality is key as Peter Butler explains. "The sound of the album was very important. It's all about being true to the themes and songs. We didn't want anything to be over produced at all, so we recorded into an old cylindrical Hop Kiln in Hampshire onto analogue tape".
Written from a retrospective and almost bittersweet perspective, the theme is often one of thoughtful reflection. Need Wood is a wonderful example of that evolving diversity. That striking, clanging percussion grabs you at the onset, striking a resounding balance with those dreamy layered harmonies and paving the way for a distinctive lead vocal.
Days Shall Follow opens with a now familiar percussion rhythm which is wonderfully regimental and set astride plucky, clanging strings and vocal which is direct, bright and folky-every part the perfect accompaniment for those swirling, flowing harmonies.
Waste of Air brings with it yet another ingredient- the element of mystery. Uplifting yet rather profound in tone and served up on a colourful beat, this track heightens that sense of intriguing curiosity through its functional yet thought provoking and artistically profound video.
Many will already be familiar with the music of My Grey Horse, but with I Still Don't Understand we now have a truly distinct foundation on which the ambitious group shall build. The album will serve as not only an announcement, but also a curious glimpse into just what we may come to expect from a hugely exciting group.
The July 28th release date ties in nicely with highly anticipated live performances kicking off on July 22nd as My Grey Horse support The Veils at London's Village Underground before what is sure to be a triumphant homecoming on July 27th as the Midlanders headline The Stratford Picturehouse Bar in their native Stratford-upon-Avon.
Here's our exclusive My Grey Horse interview in full…
LADIM- It seems as though we've been waiting a while for I Still Don't Understand, and having heard the album, the first thought is that it's DEFINITELY been worth the wait. How do you feel as the release date creeps into view? Any nerves?
Oobah- Thank you. Other than the odd twitch, not so much; we spent so long working on the album and I think it's good. If I didn't think it was good at this point I'd probably just throw the towel in. So my overriding emotion is excitement to hear what people think.
Tom- We've been playing a lot of the album live over the last month or so which has been great. A few of the songs are pretty tough to get through, lyrically I mean. You can sweetly harmonise them all you like but some parts have been really getting me right between the eyes.
LADIM- We've seen the album described (rather beautifully) as a retrospective, bittersweet celebration, and it certainly feels very upbeat throughout. Do you feel you may have laid some preconceptions to rest with I Still Don't Understand, or is it simply a case of natural progression?
Oobah- This is without doubt our most optimistic release as a group, and probably the most retrospective. I think that sadness from the past comes from a happy place anyway. You wouldn't long for a time or try to relive it if the memories were grim, would you? So the fact that the songs sound a little more incandescent compliments how lyrically it's a little sad. We're trying to put things to bed on this record, but they keep on rising in the night. That's how Pete came up with the title I Still Don't Understand.
LADIM- Much has been said and written about your diverse and creative backgrounds. With this in mind, just how important was it to you as a group to have total creative control over every aspect of the album?
Tom- It was definitely really important, and we have been fortunate enough to have the backing of a great label (CRC) who not only allow but really encourage that freedom. John's artwork and Pete's video direction are really integral to the band. It has really enabled us to present ourselves totally honestly through mediums which are undeniably entwined with music. Having such autonomy hopefully lets people identify with us even more directly… Of course there are plenty of artwork B-sides. If you come to a show you might just get to see one of Pete's hand-drawn "horses" on the merchandise table.
Oobah- I like to think that within the music alone you can see that we're artists as opposed to musicians. I know that there are heaps of musicians who are better than me, but so long as I can convey what I'm trying to achieve artistically on my instrument, I'm happy.
LADIM- I read recently that you've recorded into an old Hop Kiln in Hampshire! This takes originality to a whole new level! I have to ask, who's idea was it, and (honestly) did the rest of the band think you were barmy?
Joe- It was actually an idea from our record label boss, Charlie. We scoped out the place about a year before and recorded an EP, Stop Before The Dry River there, after that we were sure on it as a location.
Oobah- We'd had a lot of problems with the studios we'd been in before because a really, really important part of putting this album together was for us all to be playing live. We wanted the songs to sound like the instruments they were played on, inside the room they were recorded in. From the moment we went to Earth Terminal (the studio) the absurdities and pure theatre of the place were perfect. And it was big enough for us all to play together in.
LADIM- The track Day Shall Follow is a wonderful example of what to expect from the album. The video is amazing, it has fun written all over it! The setting looks beautiful, but again I have to ask, who's idea was it that you should get into the lake? More importantly, was it as cold as it looks!?
Tom- It was colder and wetter! We didn't realise there is a difference between wetsuits and drysuits. We did get wetsuits to wear under our clothes, but I think wetsuits are designed to be worn tied off at the waist on a Hawaiian beach- not halfway up a mountain in Snowdonia.
John- I had the original idea of us being submerged in water, but the more material that Pete and I put together for the record, the more it kept feeling completely appropriate. So throughout the artwork, video and photos there is that theme.
LADIM- Historically much is made of the difficulties which can arise when siblings work together in a band. Has this ever been an issue for My Grey Horse?
John- I think that generally the little things are blown out of proportion, but the bigger issues are a lot easier to get past. We're completely comfortable with arguing with each other over a lost guitar lead or being too close on the mic, but because of this, issues that could be significant in other bands feel like a breeze.
LADIM- If I Still Don't Understand is a taste of things to come, then it can't come quick enough! What can we expect from My Grey Horse in the future?
Tom- Maybe a jingle for the Welsh tourist board. If they ever return our calls.
My Grey Horse release I Still Don't Understand on July 28th through CRC Music. Catch the band live in London at the Village Underground on July 22nd, and at the Stratford Picturehouse Bar, Stratford-upon-Avon on July 27th.


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The Vatican has withdrawn thousands of gold, silver and bronze medals minted to commemorate the first year of the pontificate of Pope Francis after discovering it had misspelled Jesus.
A Latin inscription around the edge of the medals minted to mark the first year of Pope Francis's pontificate referred to Jesus as "Lesus."
The medals, produced in gold, silver and bronze by the Italian State Mint, went on sale in official Vatican stores on Tuesday, but were withdrawn two days later after the error was noticed, the Vatican Publishing House said.
The inscription is Francis's papal motto, taken from a meditation by the eighth-century English monk the Venerable Bede, from a passage of the Gospel in which Jesus calls St. Matthew to be an apostle.
The motto on the Vatican website reads: "Vidit ergo Jesus publicanum, et quia miserando atque eligendo vidit, ait illi, 'Sequere me,'" or "Jesus therefore sees the tax collector, and since he sees by having mercy and by choosing, he says to him, 'follow me.'"
Before they were withdrawn, four people purchased medals displaying the error, which could fetch high prices on rare coin markets, Italian media reported.


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Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune
Two monumental actors join forces in a play that is as raw as it is romantic, as visceral as it is vibrant, and as funny as it is breathtaking. When a diner waitress and a short-order cook meet for a night of fiery passion, they expect a return to loneliness. But as desire turns into the possibility of love, they realize that true connection means being unafraid to reach for the moon.


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Mar-a-Lago Singles Invitational Won by Sandy Walsh
20-22 March 2008
There is only one private club in the world recognized by The American Academy of Hospitality Services with a coveted Six Star Diamond Award. Those who either belong to or have had the chance to visit Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club would certainly agree … perfection appears not to be the goal, but the reality. And such perfection flows with grace from the majestic facility right onto and upon the croquet lawns. Visible immediately upon entering the front gates, these courts are not, as often thought, artificial. They are, though, surreal in their beauty, not a flaw to be found upon them.
Holding two Croquet Invitational events per year, the Singles version was completed today under skies which, though suspect, proved only to be that, a threat. In ten years of competition, rain has emerged but once and that with a mere ten minutes remaining within the two Final matches.
Twenty-two players competed in the event and were divided into two Flights. Block play led to a single-elimination ladder with the top four in each division reaching the Playoffs. Games were timed at one hour and fifteen minutes and double banking was the norm up until the Finals. Entrance was, as it always has been, limited to those with handicaps of six and above … bad news for many past champions whose handicaps have dropped to five.
While gentlemen did comprise of about forty percent of the field, today certainly seemed to be ladies day. In the Championship Flight, the spirited Cynnie Cagney in one semi-final defeated the remaining gentleman, Ross Fusz (16-5) while Sandy Walsh overcame Tina Theurkauf (14-11) in the other. Walsh, charging from day one, took advantage of some missed Cagney roquets and pranced to a 20-12 victory. The First Flight found the always-determined Gisa Wagner overcome an equally energetic Victoria Albrecht (12-10) in the Final's match. Helen Jones (last year's Champion) and Robin Wagner shared Third Place honors.
As is always the case, continental breakfasts, scrumptious lunches and fantastic service made the entire weekend nothing short of, well, perfect. The Mar-a-Lago Club feels honored to have had a wonderful field of players and hopes to see everyone again next year. Until then, below you will find the Final Results:
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Today is my blog's first birthday! Pretty exciting, eh? 276 posts.
Feel free to send my blog cards, presents, or pictures of yourself dressed as a naughty librarian.
To celebrate this momentous occasion, I am giving you my top ten favourite posts of the year. (A list that changes almost hourly.)
10. "Some People Are Just Touchy"
9. "General Days of Our Bold Passions & the Restless"
8. "Clap!"
7. "Friday Flip-off #3"
6. "Touch"
5. "Sara's Apartment"
4. "If My Blog Was Anonymous"
3. "April"
2. "George"
And of course…
1. "The Best Day of the Year."


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How to Landscape Around a Back Deck
When designing your outdoor living area, don't forget to plan for climate, weather habits, maintenance, soil type and lighting. Well-placed lights can make the area safer for evening entertaining, as well as create a great atmosphere. Be sure to design your outdoor space to compliment the house, especially if it is attached to it.
Prepare the Soil: Add a New Layer
Break up the existing soil using a rented ground tiller. Next, add a new layer of composite soil using a wheelbarrow.
Prepare the Soil: Mix it Up
Then, return to the tiller to mix the two soils together.
Prepare the Soil: Place Plastic Edging
With the soil prepared, place plastic edging along one edge of the yard to help contain new soil and rocks.
Construct the Planter Boxes: Use Redwood Planks
Build new in-ground planter boxes using redwood planks, cut 4x4 posts and leftover composite decking.
Construct the Planter Boxes: Come Together
After measuring off the deck and digging trenches with a pick axe, set in the completed sides of the planter box and use wood screws to join the two pieces.
Construct the Planter Boxes: Backfill With New Soil
With the planter boxes secured, backfill them with new soil.
Construct the Planter Boxes: Give it a Finished Look
Give the planter boxes a finished look by screwing down two mitered cap boards formed using the leftover composite decking.
Level Out the Area: Lay Landscaper Fabric
To prevent weed growth, lay landscaper's fabric over new walkway areas and use metal staples to secure them to the ground.
Level Out the Area: Use Pathway Rocks
Then dump pathway rocks over the fabric. Finish the walkways by spreading the rocks around with a shovel until achieving a two inch depth. Set the plants into the planter boxes to determine their final position. For variety, stagger tall plants with wide plants and mix up the colors.
Set the Plants into the Ground
After deciding on the best locations, dig appropriate size holes for each plant and carefully remove them from their pots. Then, loosen the roots and sets them into their respective holes. Backfill dirt into the hole to straighten each plant.
Add the Finishing Touches: Lay Cedar Mulch
With all the plants firmly in the ground, loosely spread four inches of cedar mulch to cover any exposed soil.
Add the Finishing Touches: Install Light Kit
Mulch helps the soil retain moisture and will break down to add nutrients. Finally, install a low-voltage light kit around the deck
Add the Finishing Touches: Daisy Chain the Wires
After assembling the fixtures, stake them intermittently around the perimeter. Then daisy chain a spool of wire from one light to the next until completing a basic circuit. To complete the project, connect the wiring to a transformer/timer and plug it in.


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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you drive on the JFX or any part of Interstate 83, be sure that you're following all the traffic laws.
Several police departments are teaming up to crack down on speeders, aggressive drivers and other violators.
Gigi Barnett has more on the new partnership.
Troopers from Maryland and Pennsylvania say, in recent months, they've received numerous complaints from drivers about other distracted drivers and dangerous drivers. And now, it's time to crack down.
If you're driving on I-83 anytime soon, be prepared.
Officers from Maryland and Pennsylvania say they're beefing up patrols on Interstate 83. Even their chopper is out, with eyes in the sky, looking for dangerous drivers.
"We saw a lot of cops on the way up here, even," said Jim Creavey, driver.
"It's very active out there. If you go for a ride, you'll see it," said Lt. Doug Baralo, Maryland State Police.
From Downtown Baltimore to York, Pa., this part of I-83 it's a 60-mile stretch of road. And troopers from both states are looking for distracted drivers, tailgaters and speeders.
"If you start down in the city and make it up to York, Pa., you'll probably pass about 30 troopers and officers," Lt. Baralo said.
Police say the crack down will cut back on near fatal accidents.
"83 is a terrible road," said Nakul Tasker.
Drivers like Nakul Tasker often see what police are looking to catch.
"If I stay late on a Friday, I have to deal with drunk drivers more than anything else," he said.
Troopers say the deluge of officers on I-83 helps spread the warning to be safe.
"People will go home and say, 'Wow, I was out on 83 today and you should have seen all those troopers and officers out there. What was going on? Hopefully the message will get out that we're going to be out here," said Lt. Baralo.
Troopers believe the warmer weather may be to blame for some of the dangerous drivers. They say this is the time more people are out on the road, and many of them are looking to get to their summer vacations fast.
The crackdown is now in effect.


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Say what you will about this new lot of style-before-substance crossovers, this new GLE Coupe from Mercedes-Benz goes anywhere. Sure, Benz might be a few years behind BMW's lead with the X6 or Acura's already forgotten ZDX and their fashionable coupe-like rooflines, but that's given them time to do better.
With the fundamentals down – more on this GLE Coupe's epic winter traction later – Mercedes-Benz seems to have concentrated on this crossover's styling, giving it the most attractive design (or least offensive, depending on which side of the line your opinion resides). While I personally prefer traditional SUV styling for its cargo-carrying practicality (that's why you buy an SUV, right?), this GLE Coupe is actually downright attractive with the most resolved, most balanced rear styling in the segment.
On the other hand, buyers will either love its styling or move on to something else. If you're in the category of the former, then stick around because my test revealed just about everything you need to know about the GLE Coupe, since timing coincided with the height of our winter, allowing me plenty of play time in deep snow.
Perhaps the best feature of the GLE Coupe I tested is the suspension, as this unit was fitted with the optional Sport Package that includes the Airmatic air suspension and adaptive damping system. With it, the GLE Coupe has it all – ride comfort is excellent, though tuned a little firm, but body and wheel control is truly impeccable. Furthermore, the all wheel drive system works seamlessly and flawlessly in snow conditions, and rightly so with the fitted winter tires. No matter what the conditions, I could drive this Benz confidently through anything our winter could throw at it.
This 350d is equipped with Mercedes' familiar 3.0-litre, single turbo, diesel V6 and, as expected, there's barely a hint that it's a diesel. Diesel Mercedes-Benzes are massively popular in Canada and it's no surprise given the lack of noise and remarkably smooth engine operation. The paired nine-speed automatic never skipped a beat during my test and my only drivetrain complain has to do with slow engine response on throttle tip in at low speeds. With the massive 457 pounds of peak torque available form 1,600 RPM, the relaxed throttle response off idle makes sense, if only to save passengers' necks from surprise bursts of acceleration.
With the current price of gasoline hovering under $0.90/litre, diesels like this make less financial sense, but they do make a lot of torque. While the gasoline-powered GLE 450 makes do with 384 pounds of torque, this 350d makes over seventy pounds-feet more, and it's usable almost all of the time. Maximum acceleration is at the ready for your motoring enjoyment, Captain. For me, I'm not sure if there was a payoff at the pump, as my mixed driving test resulted in fuel consumption of 13.2 litres per 100 km.
As good as this GLE is dynamically, the seating position just isn't for me and I'm average height. Not only is headroom limited for me, I had to duck my head when getting into the driver's seat due to the low roofline. If anything, the front seats need another few centimetres of lower adjustment.
If you jump between audio programming like I do, you've got a bit of learning curve with the very logical, but less intuitive control setup. Mercedes-Benz's infotainment interface has improved massively with the touchpad and scroll wheel, but it's not quite on par with BMW's straightforward iDrive set up or the pleasantly hands-free CUE system found in Cadillacs.
In the end, I was pleased with the package, and it's got far more usability and performance than most buyers will ever need. The GLE Coupe's got great handling and superb go-anywhere winter traction, both key reasons why you people buy crossovers like this, however, I'm a little too tall for this form factor at 5′ 10″, which is another reason for me to prefer the traditional GLE SUV shape. A mountain goat indeed.
2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 350D 4MATIC Coupe
Base Price: $72,300 CAD
As Tested: $85,125 CAD
Notable Options: Premium package, $4,250; Intelligent drive package, $2,700
Drivetrain: 3.0-litre, turbocharged V6, 240 hp, 457 lb-ft, nine-speed automatic transmission, permanent all-wheel drive
Performance: 13.2 l/100 km/h average consumption
VVUZZ Recommended: To drivers looking for crossover with great dynamics and a style-before-substance approach to design
Images courtesy of Mercedes-Benz.


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Oil hits 2019 high on U.S. plan to tighten squeeze on Iran
Source: Reuters
"Oil topped $74 a barrel on Monday, the highest since November, as the United States announced a further clampdown on Iranian oil exports, raising concern of tighter global supplies. The United States on Monday said it will eliminate in May all waivers granted to eight economies allowing them to buy Iranian oil without facing U.S. sanctions, as it ratcheted up pressure to choke off Iran's oil income. 'This does bring a lot more uncertainty in terms of global supplies,' said Olivier Jakob, analyst at Petromatrix. 'It is a bullish surprise for the market.'….Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday reiterated that Washington's goal was to bring down exports of Iranian oil to zero and added the United States had no plans to give any grace period beyond May 1 for countries to comply….An end to the exemptions would hit Asian buyers hardest. Iran's biggest oil customers are China and India, both of which have been lobbying for an extension to the sanction waivers."
Iran Threatens To Close Strait Of Hormuz If US Blocks Its Oil Exports
Source: Zero Hedge
"Tehran has gone on the offensive and on Monday a senior Iranian military official said the Islamic Republic will close the Strait of Hormuz if it's prevented from using it, the state-run Fars news agency reported. 'The Strait of Hormuz based on international law is a waterway and if we are prevented from using it, we will close it,' Reuters reported, citing Alireza Tangsiri, head of the revolutionary guards navy force….To be sure, this is not the first time Iran has made such a threat: back in December Iran warned it would close the global oil chokepoint, when it said that 'if someday, the United States decides to block Iran's oil (exports), no oil will be exported from the Persian Gulf.'….The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway carrying a third of the world's traded oil that Iranian officials have threatened to block in retaliation for sanctions targeting the country's nuclear program. The U.S. has said it would move to stop any Iranian attempt to block the waterway…Whether or not Russia and China back Iran could mean the difference between a localized conflict and World War III."
Social Security Costs to Exceed Income in 2020, Trustees Say
Source: Wall Street Journal
"Social Security's costs are expected to exceed its income in 2020 for the first time since 1982….By 2035, the trust funds for both programs will be depleted, and Social Security will no longer be able to pay its full scheduled benefits unless Congress steps in to shore up the program, according to the report….'Both Social Security and Medicare face long-term financing shortfalls under currently scheduled benefits and financing,' the trustees wrote, urging lawmakers to take action sooner rather than later to give policy makers enough time to phase in changes. Without changes, by 2035 Social Security recipients will get only about three-quarters of their scheduled benefits. The costs of both programs are projected to soar as a share of the economy over the coming years, as a wave of retiring baby boomers increases the number of program beneficiaries, and lower birthrates over the past few decades hold back employment growth and economic output…Both programs together account for 45% of federal spending….The report also said Medicare's hospital-insurance fund would be depleted in 2026, unchanged from last year's report, as lower payroll-tax collections and reduced income from the taxation of Social Security benefits weighed on the trust fund's income."
Why you need to own gold
Source: Moneyweek
"'Deficits don't matter.' That's the rallying cry for those who support the idea of modern monetary theory (MMT). It's a simple enough idea. The government can spend as much money as it wants – whether to fund the healthcare service; pay for policing, firemen and teachers; or to build aircraft carriers, roads and railways. The only time it needs to worry about the quantity of money it is spending is when inflation increases. Every consumer is familiar with inflation, but economists just don't seem to see it. When we look at what we are spending on rent, cars, petrol, insurance, train tickets, Sky, Netflix, Microsoft, food and schooling, we can see prices rising….As the saying goes: 'there is many a slip between cup and lip'. If you really want to know where the recent surge in populism has sprung from, it's down to this gap between the experience of regular people and the perception of the academics who make policy decisions…That's what we are now seeing with the debates over MMT….When a government spends money it doesn't have, for what are often vanity projects or appeasement payments to workers who feel disenfranchised, that is directly inflationary….When real rates are negative…That is when money really starts to move into precious metals and gold in particular. Politicians globally have now observed that experiments with money printing and deficit spending have not yet led to the collapse of the financial system, or galloping inflation. So they are starting to promise huge spending programs to capture the imaginations and votes of those who are dissatisfied with the status quo. They know as well as the rest of us that the politician who makes the biggest promises usually wins the election. As a result, the base case has to be that we are heading for negative real rates, and gold is going to take off. If you don't already own some – either to hedge against inflation or against financial mismanagement – it's time to think about allocating some of your capital to the yellow metal."
What if America Tried Capitalism?
Source: Bonner And Partners
"We've seen over the last few days that socialism – in all its forms – doesn't work very well. You soon run out of other people's money…But today, we turn our attention to those who say we need to 'reform' capitalism to save it….The first thing we notice is that anyone who says he wants to 'reform' or 'improve' capitalism must not know what it is. Capitalism doesn't allow you to pick winners and losers. There is no way to improve it. It is a free spirit… wandering around, with no knowable destination… going where it wilst, at its own speed, in its own way…Which is precisely what so aggravates the world improvers. AOC and Bernie Sanders whoop for socialism because they think capitalism has failed….America's economy is not really capitalist. It is a form of late, degenerate state-controlled, crony-manipulated, empire-addled, pseudo-capitalist claptrap. A quarter of the economy is directly run by the feds. Another quarter – including medical care and education – is guided and approved by them. And the remainder is chock-a-block with rules and regulations… We don't know what America would look like if capitalism were permitted. But it would certainly be a whole lot richer. Especially the working stiffs….It was not capitalism that boosted stock prices close to 150% of GDP while wages flattened. Normally, the stock market is worth about 80% of GDP….Where did that money come from? The feds were lending fake money at fake rates, so the corporations could earn fake profits and buy back their own shares with free money. The result? A huge shift of wealth from the middle classes of Main Street to the upper classes of Wall Street, Washington, and cronies everywhere."
World's Central Banks Want More Gold
Source: Bloomberg
"India's central bank is likely to join counterparts in Russia and China scooping up gold this year, adding to its record holdings and lending support to worldwide bullion demand as top economies diversify their reserves. The Reserve Bank of India's purchases are part of a wider picture across developing economies that are looking at de-dollarizing their foreign-exchange reserves, according to Ross Strachan at Capital Economics Ltd. The RBI may purchase 1.5 million ounces in 2019, or about 46.7 tons, according to Howie Lee, an economist at Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp….The rising U.S. deficit and the Federal Reserve signaling a pause on interest rate hikes could be factors that may potentially compel the RBI to add more to its gold holdings, according to Shekhar Bhandari, the Mumbai-based business head of global transaction banking and precious metals at Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd….'This is an argument for further buying,' said Carsten Fritsch, senior commodity analyst at Commerzbank AG in Frankfurt."
Don't be 'fooled' by these fresh highs for stocks
Source: Marketwatch
"Our call of the day, from Naeem Aslam, analyst at ThinkMarkets UK, says investors should be wary of these latest gains for equities. He warns clients 'not to be fooled…as smart money is ready to short.' Aslam explains that even as nearly 79% of S&P 500 companies have beaten forecasts in the first-quarter reporting season thus far, hedge funds or institutional investors don't seem to have bought into this….Latest data shows that bullish sentiment for the S&P decreased by 36%, meaning more of those investors are betting on a fall for stocks, or a taking 'short' position. 'This shows that smart money is ready to bank big if the market falls again. Moreover, one thing is for certain when it comes to smart money, it doesn't like to play the catch-up game,' said Aslam….Aslam says…one thing keeping institutional investors out is the view that stocks are too expensive – a debate that rages on. In the space of a week, investors have shifted from plain greedy to extremely greedy, says CNN's aptly named Fear & Greed Index."
Adult children cost many parents their retirement savings
Source: CBS News
"Half of American parents are unable to save as much as they'd like to for retirement, and their grown offspring – whom they still count as dependents – are to blame, according to a new Bankrate.com study….There's a generational divide when it comes to perceptions of parents supporting adult children, the study found. Millennials between the ages of 23 and 38 believe they should be supported for longer, and expect some expenses, like student loans, to be covered up to the age of 23, according to the study. Baby boomers, meanwhile, think parents should wean children off their bank accounts sooner across almost every category of expense, including cell phone bills, car payments and travel costs….It's overwhelmingly a bad idea for parents to support their adult children, mental health experts say. Providing one's progeny with a financial lifeline well into adulthood can deprive them of developing important tools that will serve them later in life. If they don't take care of their own finances, they don't learn to manage bills, make sacrifices or be autonomous."
Americans' Stress, Worry and Anger Intensified in 2018
Source: Gallup
"Even as their economy roared, more Americans were stressed, angry and worried last year than they have been at most points during the past decade. Asked about their feelings the previous day, the majority of Americans (55%) in 2018 said they had experienced stress during a lot of the day, nearly half (45%) said they felt worried a lot and more than one in five (22%) said they felt anger a lot. Additionally, Gallup's latest annual update on the world's emotional state shows Americans were more likely to be stressed and worried than much of the world. In fact, the 55% of Americans who experienced stress was one of the highest rates out of the 143 countries studied and it beat the global average (35%) by a full 20 percentage points. The U.S. even ties statistically with Greece, which has led the world on this measure every year since 2012….Younger Americans between the ages of 15 and 49 are among the most stressed, worried and angry in the U.S. Roughly two in three of those younger than 50 said they experienced stress a lot, about half said they felt worried a lot and at least one in four or more felt anger a lot….Higher levels of stress, anger and worry nudged Americans' overall Negative Experience Index to 35 — three points higher than any previous score to date. The disconnect between a strong economy and Americans' increasing negative emotions illustrates how GDP and other hard economic data only tell part of the story."
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From 2000 to 2010, the overall stock market offered a negative return -- a so-called "lost decade." While some investors saw that as an urgent warning to steer clear of stocks, for most people that prolonged slump wasn't quite as tragic as it seemed. There's a much more dangerous sort of "lost decade" to worry about.
The decade's negative return is technically accurate, but it's only tragic for a subset of investors, not all of us. It was cruelest to those who weren't adding to their accounts over time. But most investors kept plunking dollars into the market, on their own or via retirement accounts at work. Each of those installments yielded a different performance.
Check out how an annual investment in an S&P 500 ETF would have fared over the past few years:
S&P 500 ETF over the past…
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Data: Yahoo! Finance.
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Clearly, every investment period produces a unique return. As we emerge from a recession, the stock market will start posting numbers without negative signs or parentheses. Since you never know exactly when a downturn will happen, or how long it will last, it's generally smart to keep investing over time, especially when prices are depressed. For those of us with retirement at least a decade or more away, downturns can ultimately deliver exciting bargains.
The real danger
Instead, you should really worry about the kind of decade you can lose all on our own -- the years of financial growth sacrificed to simple inaction. I started investing in my 30s, but I wish that financial wake-up call had come a decade earlier. Even when you know you should start saving, you might keep putting it off. All those days, months, years, or even decades you delay could have been money in the bank for you.
Don't let yourself become one of the sorry statistics trotted out every now and then by columnists like me. To spare yourself from an underfunded retirement, take action right now:
- Assess your financial condition, and determine how much you'll need to retire with. Come up with a plan for how you'll get there.
- Save and invest as aggressively as you need to -- probably more than you've been doing so far. (That doesn't mean you should take on extreme risks. Wild bets on lottery jackpots and penny stocks are overwhelmingly unlikely to pay off.)
- Open and fund an IRA. A Roth IRA can even offer you tax-free income in retirement.
- Make the most of your retirement plan at work, especially if your employer contributes matching funds to your 401(k) plan.
- Expand your knowledge about investing and finance. Founding Fools Tom and David Gardner have provided a great place to get started, and Morgan Housel offers several good reads that can make you a better investor.
Don't put these matters off any longer. Your financial life hangs in the balance. The most damaging lost decade is the one you throw away all on your own.
True to its name, The Motley Fool is made up of a motley assortment of writers and analysts, each with a unique perspective; sometimes we agree, sometimes we disagree, but we all believe in the power of learning from each other through our Foolish community.
Longtime Fool contributor Selena Maranjian does not own shares of any companies mentioned in this article. The Motley Fool is Fools writing for Fools.


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Welcome to Kiddie Junction Academy Child Development Center. We are a Level B First Steps and ABC daycare in Myrtle Beach, SC. We have been serving the Grand Strand and surrounding areas since 2009. Our programs accommodate ages 6 weeks on up to 12 years old. We've been voted #1 daycare in Myrtle Beach for 3 consecutive years. All our staff members are CPR and First Aid Certified. *Please note that our cut-off time for drop-offs is at 9:30.
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Students attend classes 6.5 hours a day, 5 days a week, during the 180 day school year. Register now. Spaces are limited.
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NEW YORK (AP) -- A con man forged the signature of New York Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon as part of a scheme that managed to cheat an investor out of more than $3 million -- even though he incorrectly spelled Wilpon's first name, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Paperwork from Michael Conway had Wilpon's first name as "Jeffery" on forged Mets letterhead that purported to authorize a $1 million contract for leased office equipment, prosecutors said.
Conway, 39, of Verona, New Jersey, was released on $1 million bond after appearing in federal court in Brooklyn on wire fraud and identity theft charges. There was no immediate response to a telephone message seeking comment from his attorney.
According to a criminal complaint, Conway convinced a hedge fund manager -- identified only as John Doe 1 -- to invest in an office equipment leasing business called Choice Office Solutions. The hedge fund manager agreed to finance the purchase of office equipment once Conway secured lucrative leases, prosecutors said.
Starting in June 2014 through March, the hedge fund manager paid Conway $3.1 million after Conway produced paperwork showing he had leases with "58 companies, including law firms, universities, hospitals and hotels," the complaint said. However, several of the leases "were fraudulent and based off forgeries."
Prosecutors said Conway got sloppy with the Mets paperwork, misspelling the signatures of Wilpon and another executive and getting titles wrong. Still, based "on the information set forth in the forged Mets lease, John Doe 1 wired approximately $500,000 from his office in New York to Conway's bank in New Jersey," the complaint said.
Another fake contract between Montclair University and Conway's company was signed using the name of an acquaintance of Conway, the complaint said. The acquaintance told investigators he never signed a contract, according to the complaint.
If convicted, Conway faces a minimum of two years behind bars.


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Installing and Configuring Windows 10Informator
This 4-day enhanced course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to install and configure Windows 10 desktops and devices in a Windows Server domain corporate environment.
These skills include learning how to install and customize Windows 10 operating systems and apps, and configure local and remote network connectivity and storage. Students will also learn how to configure data security, device security, and network security, and maintain, update, and recover Windows 10.
- At least two years of experience in the IT field.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including Transmission Control Protocol /Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), User Datagram Protocol (UDP), and Domain Name System (DNS).
- Knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) principles and fundamentals of AD DS management.
- Understanding of Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows Server 2012 fundamentals.
- Understanding of Microsoft Windows Client essentials; for example, working knowledge of Windows 7, Windows 8 and/or Windows 10.
- Basic understanding of Windows PowerShell syntax.
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70-697 Windows 10 Configuring exam
This course is intended for IT professionals who administer and support Windows 10 desktops, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. This course is also intended to provide skills for Enterprise Desktop/Device Support Technicians (EDSTs) who provide Tier 2 support to users who run Windows 10 desktops and devices within a Windows domain environment in medium to large enterprise organizations.
Module 1: Overview of Windows 10
This module introduces the Windows 10 operating system. It describes the new features in Windows 10, and the important changes since Windows 8.1. It describes the use, navigation, and customization of the new, enhanced user interface. This module also mentions the features of Windows 10 that make it beneficial for organizations of different sizes.
- Introducing Windows 10
- Navigating the User Interface
Module 2: Installing Windows 10
This module introduces the different editions of Windows 10, and the differences between them. It describes the requirements and available options for installing Windows 10 on a device. It also provides instructions on installing Windows 10 and upgrading to it. This module discusses points to consider when deciding between an upgrade or migration to Windows 10, and the supported upgrade paths from older versions of the Windows operating system.
- Preparing to Install Windows 10
- Upgrading to Windows 10
Module 3: Configuring Your DeviceThis module explains how to configure Windows 10 by using tools such as the Settings app, Control Panel, Windows PowerShell, Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) and Group Policy Objects (GPOs). It describes the different types of user accounts, and the benefits of using a Microsoft account. This module also describes Microsoft OneDrive, and how it integrates with Windows 10.
- Overview of Tools Used to Configure Windows 10
- Common Configuration Options
- Managing User Accounts
- Using OneDrive
Module 4: Configuring Network Connectivity
This module explains the use of tools such as the Settings app, Network and Sharing Center, and Windows PowerShell to configure network settings. It describes the differences between IPv4 and IPv6 settings, and the benefits of IPv6. It also describes name resolution and provides an overview of the Domain Name System (DNS) service. This module describes the configuration of wireless connectivity in Windows 10, and explains remote access methods available in Windows 10, such as Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), DirectAccess, and Remote Desktop.
- Configuring IP Network Connectivity
- Implementing Name Resolution
- Implementing Wireless Network Connectivity
- Overview of Remote Access
Module 5: Managing Storage
This module provides an overview of storage options such as hard disks, server-based storage, and virtual hard disks. It describes network storage options such as Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Network (SAN), and cloud-based storage options such as OneDrive and Azure Storage. This module describes the management and maintenance of disks, partitions, and volumes. It also describes the Storage Spaces feature, and the process of configuring it.Lessons
- Overview of Storage Options
- Managing Disks, Partitions, and Volumes
- Maintaining Disks and Volumes
- Managing Storage Spaces
Module 6: Managing Files and Printers
This module provides an overview of the file systems supported by Windows 10. It explains how to configure file permissions, the effect of file permissions, how explicit and inherited permissions work, and how to include user and device claims in access permissions. This module also explains how to share folders, the tools to use for sharing a folder, and the effective permissions when a user tries to access data in a shared folder that is protected by file permissions. The last lesson in the module describes how to add and share a printer, and how to manage client and server side printing.
- Overview of File Systems
- Configuring and Managing File Access
- Configuring and Managing Shared Folders
- Work Folders
- Managing Printers
Module 7: Managing Apps in Windows 10This module describes how to install and configure both desktop apps and Windows Store apps in Windows 10. It explains how to install apps manually and automatically, and how to use Microsoft Systems Center Configuration Manager and Microsoft Intune to deploy apps. It describes the Windows Store, and how to manage access to it. This module also describes the Internet Explorer 11 and Edge browsers, and explains how to configure and manage both.
- Overview of Methods Used to Provide Apps to Users
- The Windows Store
- Web Browsers
Module 8: Managing Data Security
This module explains how the technologies available with Windows 10 work together to protect against data-related security threats. It provides an overview of these threats, and discusses possible mitigations and best practices for dealing with them. It describes defense-in-depth and Encrypting File System (EFS), and their usage in countering security threats. This module also describes how to configure, administer, and monitor BitLocker.
- Overview of Data-Related Security Threats
- Securing Data with EFS
- Implementing and Managing BitLocker
Module 9: Managing Device Security
This module explains how to mitigate security threats with the use of Security Compliance Manager, Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit, and security settings in GPOs. It also describes User Account Control (UAC), and how to configure it.
- Using Security Settings to Mitigate Threats
- Configuring User Account Control
Module 10: Managing Network Security
This module describes common network-related security threats, and describes options to mitigate them. It describes Windows Firewall, IPsec connection security rules, and Windows Defender, and how to configure these tools to manage network security.
- Overview of Network-Related Security Threats
- Windows Firewall
- Connection Security Rules
- Windows Defender
Module 11: Maintaining Windows 10
This module describes Windows Update, and Windows Update for Business, and how to configure settings for updates. It describes how to use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Configuration Manager, or Intune to distribute updates within organizations. This module also explains how to use the Action Center, Event Viewer, and Performance Monitor in Windows 10.
- Updating Windows 10
- Monitoring Windows 10
- Optimizing Performance
Module 12: Troubleshooting and Recovery
This module describes device drivers, and how to use the Device Manager to view, configure, update, and roll back device drivers. It explains file recovery methods in Windows 10, such as Backup and Restore, File History, and Previous Versions. This module also explains features such as System Restore, Startup Recovery, and System Image Recovery, and describes how to use restore points to roll back device configuration.
- Managing Devices and Drivers
- Recovering Files
- Recovering Devices
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the important new features of Windows 10.
- Install Windows 10.
- Configure a device running Windows 10.
- Configure network connectivity for a Windows 10 device.
- Manage storage in Windows 10.
- Manage folders and printers.
- Manage apps.
- Manage data security.
- Manage device security.
- Implement Windows 10 features to improve network security.
- Monitor and update Windows 10 devices.
- Restore files, roll back drivers, and recover Windows 10 devices.
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This month, Dr. Doueck interviews Dr. David Pinhas, an ophthalmologist, on the protocol and risk factors for common vision ailments.
Is there a procedure that people with very thick glasses can undergo so as not to be reliant on them?
Yes. Premium Intra Ocular Lenses (IOL) can be implanted so that the patient no longer needs glasses. 8%-10% of all lens surgeries are done in order to do away with glasses or contacts. And now multifocal IOL can take the place of progressive bifocals. Once these lenses are placed in the eye, over 97% of patients who are candidates for these lenses no longer need glasses altogether! Not for distance, intermediate, or near vision! And if chosen correctly, these individuals will never wear glasses again.
What is Lasik surgery?
Lasik surgery is a procedure in which a laser is used to make cuts in the cornea to correct a person's vision. A partial cut is made in the cornea that extends about 90% of the width of the cornea. This grants access so that the surgeon can cut and shape the cornea. For those people who are susceptible to dry eyes, there are alternative laser surgeries, such as PRK. In this surgery, the top layer on the surface of the cornea (known as the epithelium) is removed. Then the laser reshapes the cornea. The laser removes tissue from the cornea very accurately, without damaging nearby tissues. The epithelium, which had been removed, grows back during the healing process.
What is Glaucoma?
A set of diseases that lead to elevated pressure of the eyes. Even without experiencing any signs or symptoms, the patient can be going blind from glaucoma due to excessive pressure in the eye. If not controlled, this can lead to permanent damage to the optic nerve and ultimately, a loss of vision.
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What are cataracts?
A cataract is not a layer of film over the eye. Rather, it is a clouding of the natural lens resulting in permanent damage. For those with cataracts, there is a lens inside the eye that becomes cloudy, reducing the level of overall vision. Age is the single most common risk factor where cataracts are concerned.
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* TSX fell 51.76 points, or 0.39 percent, to 13,075.42
* Six of the TSX's 10 main groups were lower
TORONTO, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index extended this week's losses, recording its lowest close in more than six-weeks, as a new 2 1/2-month low for crude oil and softer-than-expected U.S. retail sales data weighed on investor sentiment.
The most influential movers on the index were Royal Bank of Canada, which fell 1.4 percent to C$73.94, and Toronto-Dominion Bank, which declined 1.2 percent to C$53.37, while the overall financials group tumbled 1.4 percent.
The overall consumer discretionary group retreated 1.3 percent, while telecoms fell 1.1 percent, including a 1.5 percent drop for Telus Corp.
"It's mainly driven by what's going on in the U.S. I mean U.S. retail sales were disappointing," said Ian Nakamoto, director of research at MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier.
U.S. retail sales rose less than expected in October amid a surprise decline in automobile purchases, suggesting a slowdown in consumer spending.
At the close, the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index fell 51.76 points, or 0.39 percent, to 13,075.42, leaving it 3.5 percent lower for the week.
Of the index's 10 main groups six were in negative territory, while declining issues outnumbered advancing ones on the TSX by 122 to 114, for a 1.07-to-1 ratio on the downside.
Ontario power distributor Hydro One Ltd, whose shares made their debut on the Toronto Stock Exchange last week, fell 0.6 percent after reporting an 11 percent rise in third-quarter profit.
The energy group rebounded 0.9 percent despite further pressure on crude oil, including a 7.4 percent gain for Encana Corporation.
The materials group rebounded 0.7 percent, including a 1.9 percent gain for Goldcorp Inc.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc rebounded 2.4 percent to C$100.53. The stock has slumped from well above C$300 in September amid sharp scrutiny of its business practices.
U.S. crude prices settled at $40.74 a barrel, down 2.4 percent, while Brent crude lost 1.0 percent to $43.6.
Gold futures unchanged at $1,081.3 an ounce.
Copper prices were unchanged at $4,824.85 a tonne. (Editing by Nick Zieminski)
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As well as the economic benefits of ecotourism, ecotourism also enables people to witness these fragile containers of life and hopefully entrench the importance of conservation. They then spread the word to friends and colleagues.
As more people from prosperous nations visit these areas, they can see how incredible and irreplaceable they are. This increases the mounting pressure to ensure the survival of these remarkable areas.
Not all tourism is good tourism. For instance, destroying the breeding ground of animals to build a five star hotel that ultimately degrades surrounding habitat, or that disturbs breeding areas of sea turtles on a near by beach etc. is not good for the environment.
In order for tourism to be beneficial in the wake of conservation, it must be carefully planned and properly managed. Poor park management, inadequate facilities, and too many people result in disaster for the eco-tourism objective of preserving the environment. This failure has already occurred in some countries and is looming in others. From these, however, we can learn from the mistakes and apply the lessons to the many successful eco-tourism ventures.
Education programmes should also be set up for the local inhabitants, as tourists present an irresistible temptation for locals to sell them anything and everything from the rainforest e.g. selling bones of protected animals or, as an extreme example, even selling jaguar cubs as pets (the illegal exotic animal trade is a fifteen billion dollar per year industry).
For ecotourism to be a viable alternative to destructive activity like logging, we need to make reserves profitable for the people who live in and around the parks. This means involving locals in the upkeep and decisions of the park, and then showing the governments that protected areas can yield a higher profit than logging and farming on the same land.
At present, 10% of land is protected, but this is not enough to protect the vast percentage of species. Plans should be made to increase the amount of protected land, and if protected land is shown profitable, then more parks will open protecting more of the world's habitat.
To put the cost of reserve upkeep into perspective, Edward Wilson states that this can currently be achieved with a one-cent-per-cup tax on coffee.
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What happens to a confidence man once he's lost his confidence? Nothing good. After years of selling legendary fakes to well-heeled clients in Paris, Nicky Sandler's luck has run dry. His new wife wants out, his partner is collapsing from dementia—a fatal flaw in a conman—and the anti-terrorism squad is camped outside his window. Swindler… Continue reading My Review Of Swindler & Son By Ted Krever
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Boosted by the boundless pep of petite powerhouse Lauren Mayberry, CHVRCHES brought its high energy show to The Greek Theatre for the LA leg of the Love Is Dead Tour.
CHVRCHES is so forward thinking with the music, the band will continue to gain fans for a long time to come. The band's clever use of synthy beats and sounds combined with a great performance by frontperson Lauren Mayberry worked magic on the crowd at The Greek Theatre.
The band consists of Mayberry, a tiny dynamo who cracks jokes in between songs, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty. Mayberry moves around the stage like a middle school kid playing in a field on a day off from school. Resplendent in cranberry-colored eye masque a T-shirt that Says Girls Can Do Anything, the petite singer brings out the best in the almost-sold-out crowd at The Greek.
Mayberry reminded the adoring audience that her record was made in LA, her black boots seemingly too big for her tiny frame.
She gets great backup from bandmembers Cook and Doherty and the throngs of fans show their clear adoration for the Scots.
There's been a love affair in the U.S. for Scottish bands, everyone ranging from Teenage Fanclub and Simple Minds as well as Belle and Sebastian. CHVRCHES carries on the national tradition of influential and big-sounding music. Check out Love Is Dead here.
Special props need to be given to openers Lo Moon, the innovative and excellent band comprised of Matt Lowell, Crisanta Baker and Samuel Stewart. Lo Moon released its first album last February and is worth checking out.
Chvrches Setlist:
Get Out
Bury It
We Sink
God's Plan
Under the Tide
Really Gone
Leave a Trace
Clearest Blue
The Mother We Share
Never Say Die