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Archive for February 19th, 2010
SMB Step and Roll Wii Board Covers
The guys and girls over at SEGA HQ always have a mixture of video gaming related merchandise and their new 'Super Monkey Ball Step and Roll Cover' for the Wii Balance board is looking as cute and delightful as any monkey merchandise can be. Who would'nt fall in love with the likes of Ai Ai?. Read the rest of this entry »
Suicidal Ninja Robots?
Plain Sight, from Beatnik Games, will be finding its way onto the PC on March 22nd. Console versions will be coming in 2011. Read the rest of this entry »
Official Prison Break: The Conspiracy Trailer
Official Prison Break: The Conspiracy Trailer
Rare Nintendo Cereal Goes Up For Auction
Do my eyes deceive me? Read the rest of this entry »
Alan Wake Hands On
Step into the reality that is 'Alan Wake'. Read the rest of this entry »
PixelJunk Racers Coming to Playstation 3
PixelJunk Racers is the first game in the popular PixelJunk downloadable series on the Playstation Network. Read the rest of this entry »
Lips Party Classics
The Xbox360 Karaoke game is soon to be getting another batch of songs. Party Classics sounds like its gonna be cheesy, but you know you want it. Read the rest of this entry »
What's On WiiWare
The Wii Shop Channel is jam packed with new WiiWare games this week. Whether you are hungry to play with rookie lawyer Phoenix Wright, in Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Justice for All, challenge your mind in Brain Cadets or catch the fifth and final chapter in the Tales of Monkey Island series, there will be something for you. Read the rest of this entry »
Get Down and Groovy With Predator Dancing
Here's a rather interesting, although quite disturbing in a funny way of some 'Predator Dancing' video. Read the rest of this entry »
NES Controller iphone and ipod skins
If you're like me then you'll will know I like to decorate all my gadgets in anything that is based on retro gaming. These have to be the ultimate designs. These iphone and ipod skins were created by Michael Tesch's new skins and I think they are incredibly cool as they look like NES controllers. How amazing is that?!!. I will try and control my excitement and compose myself! They are priced at $15. Read the rest of this entry »
Metal Gear Solid 3D Arcade Version
Konami has announced that the first playable version of its new 3D Arcade version of Metal Gear Solid. First shown last year during E3 Konmai has said it will be bringing a playable gaming cabinet of the new 3D arcade game to AOU 2010 Expo in Tokyo. Read the rest of this entry »
The A-TAC
We not only cover games, news and features here but in 'Gamers Life' we also choose to write about gadgets or something a little out of the ordinary. Read the rest of this entry »
Jabba The Hut Cake
We cover a few geeky cakes here over recent months but we've found the ultimate. The latest one if definitely one of the coolest Star Wars geeky cakes we have seen so far, the Birthday Cake. Read the rest of this entry »
P.B. Winterbottom Xbox 360 faceplate
How do you fancy your chances of winning something very special? Read the rest of this entry »
Keroro RPG: The Knight, Warrior, and Legendary Pirate
Look out for , Warrior, and Legendary Pirate on March 4 when it comes out in Japan. Read the rest of this entry »
Studio Ghibli announces 'Karigurashi no Arriety'
Studio Ghibli has announced it's newest feature movie project called 'Karigurashi no Arriety' Read the rest of this entry »
Resident Evil 5 Gear On XBL
Microsoft has just updated the avatar markeplace with some brand new Resident Evil 5 avatar items. I'm personally liking the Resident Evil Tee's. What one will you choose?. Read the rest of this entry »
AOU 2010 Amusement Expo
This year's AOU arcade expo opens its doors at the Makuhari Messe just outside of Tokyo on the 19th and 20th. All the big video gaming industries will be have their booth's set up such as SEGA, Namco Bandai Games, Konami, and Taito. Read the rest of this entry »
Handmade ground beef patties are topped with sharp cheddar cheese and then wrapped in a bacon weave before the hot dogs are inserted as the heads, legs and tails.'Â No turtles harmed! Read the rest of this entry »
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Fleimio Woodhopper Launch 5/2014
Fleimio Woodhopper Launch
Fleimio launched Fleimio Woodhopper. An agile firewood conveyor for outdoor purposes.
Fleimio Woodhopper is agilely movable firewood storage, because it has only one wheel. This clever tool facilitates firewood deliveries even in challenging landscapes and weather conditions you being the pusher. We recommend to use the Fleimio Woodhopper outdoors only.
Fleimio Woodhopper is made of 25 mm steel pipe. Firewood logs ought to be more than 25 cm long.
Logs should be piled as shown in the image. One should keep both hands on the Woodhopper while driving. 26 cm diameter air pressure wheel enables going up and down the standard stairs. However, one needs to be careful in stairs.
Size of the product: 98 x 40 x 23,5 cm
Product weight: 8 kg.
Design: Mika Hautamäki & Jussi Leimio 2011.
Price: 268 €/pc (incl value added tax 24%).
Please contact Fleimio customer service (info at fleimio.fi) – if you would be interested in being Fleimio Woodhopper retailer. Fleimio Woodhopper is sold via Fleimio online store (store.fleimio.fi).


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Topic: The Cloud and What It Means to You
Montreal, Quebec – 2/23/2016 – Oceanwide, an Insurity company and developer of industry-leading, configurable, SaaS based insurance software, today announced that Jonathan Victor, Oceanwide's Chief Operating Officer, will be presenting at the Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA) Mid-Year Meeting being held April 18-20, 2016 in Arlington, Virginia.
The 2016 TMPAA Mid-Year Meeting provides Program Administrators with access to 60+ program carriers, vendor services, the London Markets, reinsurance support, program development and distribution resources and networking opportunities with more than 700 program professionals.
Presenting at the event on April 20 at 10AM, Jonathan Victor will speak on The Cloud and What It Means To You. With the "cloud" becoming more and more prevalent as a component of technology solutions, the insurance industry is being inundated with messaging on the virtues and risks of using the cloud for data storage, business applications, and more. Those who attend this session will gain an understanding of:
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- what to look for in a provider's Service Level Agreements
- how to assess cloud security
- best practices for migrating to the cloud
- benefits realized by colleagues based on real world examples
Attendees will also receive a Cloud Service Provider Evaluation Checklist which can be used as a guide to assist in the evaluation of a provider's maturity, experience, and ability to effectively provide cloud-based services to a business while protecting its data.
Working with Oceanwide, and previously with Accenture, Jonathan has over 15 years of experience in cloud operations, IT consulting and software development. He has worked extensively with enterprise corporations and government organizations to plan, design, and implement IT systems. At Oceanwide, Jonathan oversees all cloud operations with over 60 customers consuming the Oceanwide applications in the cloud.
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"It was definitely pretty unbelievable. My team, Ron Douglas and Dan Hood, thanks to them. They've given me a great race car all weekend long; a consistent one, running 4.0s. I just try to keep it straight down the center. They really made my job easy. I really owe it to those guys," said the 24-year-old from Yorba Linda, Calif.
Force is the fourth person to qualify No. 1 and win the Winternationals in the last 25 years. She took on the No. 16 qualifier at the start of race day and never looked back. Today was the first time Force and Phil Burkart Jr. have faced each other in eliminations and the daughter of 15-time world champion John Force came out on top with a 4.066 ET at over 316 mph.
"It is always tough racing someone in the other lane no matter who they are, whether they are the No. 16 qualifier or the No. 2 qualifier.
Force went on to race No. 9 qualifier Matt Hagan in the second round and claimed victory when Hagan slowed and Force posted a 4.070 ET. She is now 4-2 to the 2011 Funny Car World Champion.
The 2012 Rookie of the Year and Nationals spokesperson for Ford Motor Company's Driving Skills for Life also ousted fellow Ford racer Bob Tasca III in the semifinals after he fouled out and sent Force on to the final round of eliminations against Ron Capps.
"I saw the red light. I knew I was good but it was definitely pure luck. I got on the radio and I said, 'guys, we just won that by pure luck. God wanted us to win that round.' But you know what, Bob Tasca III, we both get fired up against each other. He's always good on the lights so he's always a tough competitor, but the main thing is we both bleed Ford blue and we knew one of the Fords were going to the final so we were excited about that. You know, things happen. We both just wanted to get that win and we got lucky," said Force.
The Traxxas Ford Mustang driver next pulled off the win in an exciting matchup against Capps in the final round. Force had lost the luxury of lane choice, but posted the quickest time of the weekend, a 4.025 ET and cruised into the winner's circle.
"Going against Capps I was honestly terrified. I knew the last time I ran him it was out here in the finals and I knew he wanted revenge. He was running well all weekend. He got lane choice over me and it definitely made me nervous. He's a tough competitor."
"Going down there my car was flying. It got over to the centerline and I just held onto it because I didn't know, I thought maybe he was right out my window. I wasn't looking over in his lane, I was just paying attention to my own, trying to keep it straight and get past the finish line to get that win and was able to get the job done. I'm excited it was definitely a tough round not knowing where he was on the track, but we were able to do it," said Force.
By winning the first event of the season, Force also now occupies a spot on the board reserved for the first driver entered into the Traxxas Nitro Shootout that will be held in Indy at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. Last year, Force won the fan vote and was entered into the bonus race.
"Making it into the Traxxas Shootout, I think that's the coolest thing here at my home track, being the first one on that list, you know my dad won the Winternationals last year and it's pretty cool. It was kind of a bittersweet finish here in the final not getting that win and coming back and picking up where we left off and finishing our job. We got the win, got in the winner's circle and I'm Just proud of my team."
"That right lane for some reason has been tough for me this weekend. We spun the tires down there. We found a little bump in the road. But getting it down there and running a 4.02 in what was considered the bad lane, for me that was unbelievable. Ron Douglas just knows how to tune this car and I think we have a pretty bad hot rod going into Phoenix. I'm excited to see what we're capable of doing."
"It's pretty surreal and crazy that we went to the top spot and I'm leaving here in the points lead. That just crazy to me and it's exciting to be out here at my home track. My friends are all out here so I get to celebrate in the winner's circle with them. I was starting to think the only race I could win was Seattle so it was kinda cool to come out here and prove myself wrong. We had a good hot rod and we had a good day," said Force.
John Force picked a tough opponent to have one of his better runs of the weekend against. There were three winners in front of Force that advanced to the second round with runs slower than five seconds. Cruz Pedregon (5.165 sec), Todd Lesenko (5.013 sec) and Gary Densham (5.023 sec) all took out their respective opponents while Force was sent back to his Castrol GTX trailer after running 4.119 seconds at 313.07 mph.
Unfortunately for Force his opponent Ron Capps ran 4.108 seconds and took out the six-time Winternationals champion. Force was relegated to cheerleader for daughter Courtney the rest of the day. Force was able to see her get revenge on Capps with the final round win.
"I know the emotions she is going to have. I won the season opener here last year. A young kid like that doesn't understand how it all works yet but she drover against a great champion in Ron Capps. They gave the fans a show," said John Force.
"They were both going for it. He was trying to run one of those low 4.0s and she did it. I am really proud of her. For Traxxas and Mike Jenkins the president to have him here is key. He wasn't in Seattle for the first win. We had a great weekend for John Force Racing. Robert Hight and I we both struggled but at the end of the day I had a neck and neck with Capps. My daughter took him out so it is all balanced to me."
"Our dragster, I am still amazed with the job Brittany did putting that thing in the quickest Top Fuel field. Brandon Bernstein is the best. I lost to his dad in my first final and to see the next generation out here. To see the crowd at Auto Club Raceway was big. For all our sponsors from Mac Tools to BrandSource to Freightliner plus all our new sponsors like System 51, Champion, Gates Belts and Stingray Systems. To give them a win right out of the box at the first race of the season is amazing. I have had a lot of wins in my career and this one is big. We are a big family. I want to thank the media for giving my girl a chance when she made mistakes. It is a job but she loves her job."
Robert Hight and the Auto Club Ford Mustang lost a pedalfest with Cruz Pedregon in the opening session. Both Funny Cars launched hard and Pedregon lost traction and then Hight's Auto Club Mustang Goodyear's came loose. Both drivers battled to get their 8,000 hp Funny Cars under control and it was Pedregon who crossed the finish line just in front of Hight.
It was a disappointing finish for Hight at his home track but he was philosophical about the outcome after just one race in the 2013 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series.
"You always want to win the first race of the season but they don't hand you the championship trophy until the end of the season. Jimmy has been looking at a number of different issues on the Auto Club Mustang and we are getting some answers with every pass. I am glad we are going to Phoenix in four days," said Hight. "My team and I will keep working and we will figure this Mustang out. We are creating a lot of power and honestly we are trying to get it harnessed so we can run like some of these guys that are running 4.0s all the time. We will get there and when we do you'll see a big smile on my face."
Brittany Force's first day of eliminations may have been shorter than she would have liked but that did not dampen her enthusiasm for the overall experience. In the first round she lost a close race to veteran Brandon Bernstein as her Castrol EDGE Top Fueler stepped up with a weekend best 3.822 second run against Bernstein's 3.785 second run.
"Even though we went out in the first round I am still excited and so glad to be out here racing. We got the Castrol EDGE dragster qualified. We came out in the first run going against Brandon and we actually improved. I am really happy about that. We also ran our fastest speed. It is still a good day," said Brittany Force.
For a rookie driver it is all about the process and learning from every experience. Force took a number of positives away from her four days at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
"I have always been that type of person. I always try and find the positive spin on things. Even though we went out first round we did get qualified. I am so happy to be qualified and that we got a chance to race. I got to run against Brandon Bernstein. I grew up watching him and his dad. That was pretty awesome to have him in the lane next to me," said Force, the quickest rookie in Top Fuel.
"I thought I was going to be really nervous about it but I surprised myself about it. I came out here and every one told me to think about it like testing in West Palm and that is pretty much what I did. I was a lot more relaxed than I thought I would be. I put everything out of my mind and I went up there and did my thing. We had a good car and we made a good run."
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FUNNY CAR – 1. Courtney Force, Traxxas Ford Mustang, 124; 2. Ron Capps, 94; 3. Johnny Gray, 76; 4. Bob Tasca III, 71; 5. Gary Densham, 60; 6. Cruz Pedregon, 56; 7. Matt Hagan, 52; 8. Todd Lesenko, 51; 9. Jack Beckman, 43; 10. Del Worsham, 38. 11. Tim Wilkerson, 33; 12T. Robert Hight, Auto Club Ford Mustang, 32; 12T. John Force, Castrol GTX Ford Mustang, 32; 12T. Alexis DeJoria, 32
TOP FUEL – 1. Shawn Langdon, 116; 2. Tony Schumacher, 106; 3. Brandon Bernstein, 60; 4. Doug Kalitta, 59; 5. Antron Brown, 77; 6. Khalid alBalooshi, 74; 7. David Grubnic, 55; 8. Steve Torrence, 53; 9. Spencer Massey, 34; 10. Clay Millican, 33; 11T. Morgan Lucas, 32; 11T. Bob Vandergriff, 32; 11T. Larry Dixon, 32; 14T. Brittany Force, Castrol EDGE, 31; 14T. Leah Pruett, 31; 14T. Sidnei Frigo, 31
PRO STOCK – 1. Vincent Nobile, 118; 2. Jeg Coughlin, 95; 3. V Gaines, 81; 4. Greg Stanfield, 72; 5. Allen Johnson, 52; 6. Chris McGaha, 51; 6. Shane Gray, 51; 6. Kurt Johnson, 51; 9. Mike Edwards, 45; 10. Erica Enders-Stevens, 42
JOHN FORCE, 63, Castrol GTX Ford Mustang
Qualifying: 11th at 4.108 seconds, 306.05 mph
Bonus Qualifying Points: 0
Race Results: Lost to Ron Capps.
ROBERT HIGHT, 43, Auto Club of Southern California Ford Mustang
Qualifying: 12th at 4.111 at 311.20 mph
Bonus Qualifying Points: 0
Race Results: Lost to Cruz Pedregon
COURTNEY FORCE, 24, Traxxas Ford Mustang
Qualifying: 1st at 4.036 seconds, 318.24 mph
Bonus Qualifying Points: +6 (second quickest of Q1, quickest of Q3 and third quickest of Q4)
Race Results: Beat Phil Burkhart Jr., Matt Hagan, Bob Tasca III, Ron Capps
BRITTANY FORCE, 26, Castrol EDGE Top Fuel Dragster
Qualifying: 15th at 3.845 seconds at 293.22 mph
Bonus Qualifying Points: 0
Race Results: Lost to Brandon Bernstein


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Bubba Wallace Fires Back After FBI Says Noose Was Not a Hate CrimeWibbitz - Sports
Bubba Wallace Fires Back After FBI Says Noose Was Not a Hate Crime NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace is speaking out against claims that he orchestrated the discovery of a noose in his Talladega Superspeedway garage. According to the FBI, the noose was not a hate crime directed at Wallace because it was a garage door pull that has existed in the space as early as October 2019. The FBI's conclusion has led many critics to accuse Wallace of overreacting and using the situation to advance his career. Wallace said that although it wasn't directed at him, it's still "a straight-up noose." Bubba Wallace, via 'The Hill' He went on to say that during all of his time racing, he's "never had garage pulls like that." Bubba Wallace, via 'The Hill' Despite the claims that the situation was a "hoax," Wallace says he will continue to stand strong against people attempting to "test [him]." Bubba Wallace, via 'The Hill'


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methinks I should hear with indifference if a trustworthy messenger were to inform me that the sun drowned himself last night
The Journal of HDT: 15-July-1854
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- Dale said...
Well, but my question, Henry, is what exactly is the smell that one perceives when one "need not smell it"? Are we smelling the memory, or remembering the smell?
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Lankavatara Sutra: "When the triple world is surveyed by the Bodhisattva, he perceives that its existence is due to memory [literally, 'perfuming'] that has been accumulated since the beginningless past, but wrongly interpreted,"
These words equating memory and perfuming are traditionally attributed to the Buddha. Thoreau, who "read the eternities" instead of The Times, would have been aware of them.
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Christine was able to sleep through the night. She will have a MRI today to check on readiness for surgery tomorrow. She was awake and alert this morning, and wanted to know what day it was. She then proceeded to ask about some engagements that had been previously scheduled as well as some things that were upcoming, so she's tracking with calendar events! The breathing tube, still necessary for a time, continues to be painful and distressing. Surgery for facial bones reconstruction is still scheduled for tomorrow.
Please pray:
- Supernatural relief from the pain and discomfort of the breathing tube
- For all body systems to resume their normal functions
- That Christine's body would be strong in preparation for tomorrow's surgery and recovery
- For the doctors/surgeons who are tending to her to make decisions and operate with utmost competency and excellence


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Day Group Visits
The monks of Glenstal Abbey welcome groups who wish to visit the monastery and spend some time getting to know our place, our tradition and our life.
Typically groups arrive in time for the Community Mass with Gregorian Chant in Latin, which is celebrated each weekday at 12.10 pm, and on Sundays at 10.00 am. This is followed either by lunch or tea/coffee and scones.
There will also be the opportunity to visit the Abbey Shop which has a large selection of religious goods and books, recordings by the Monks of Glenstal and our famous Glenstal Abbey Liqueur Truffles.
Tailor-made for you
We are happy to assist you in devising a day tailored to the specific needs of your group. Some groups like to have a spiritual talk by a member of the community or an opportunity to avail of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Tea / Coffee / Scones and Lunch can also be provided. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
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Continuing a journey we started with our ¡Saoco! compilations, the series Saoco Now! presents current recordings which celebrate the legacy of key figures of Puerto Rican music from the 50s and 60s. On this second 7", we are proud to feature the first recordings by La Máquina Insular, a plena band which carries on this tradition of street music, still very much alive in Puerto Rico. The band's director, plena maestro and requinto virtuoso Héctor "Tito" Matos, is one of the leading examples of a movement that has revitalized the plena genre in Puerto Rico during the last decade, taking it back to the street corners of the island's neighbourhoods.
Featuring the traditional instrumentation of tambourines, güiro, tumbandero and the back-up of a clarinet, La Máquina Insular play a repertoire of classic and new plenas with the strength and rhythm typical of the best of the genre. Written by Tito Matos, 'Somos la plena' is a manifesto about the vitality of street and communal plena which lists the genre's great figures and iconic neighbourhoods. Sung by Luis "Lagarto" Figueroa, 'Ven a bailar' is a composition by the patriarch of bomba and plena, Rafael Cepeda, author of Cortijo y su Combo's first hit, 'El bombón de Elena', among many others. A current favourite among the new generation of pleneros, the song achieves a vintage flavour in this rendition by La Máquina Insular, worthy of such a classic title.
La Máquina Insular is:
Héctor "Tito" Matos - director - pandereta seguidor, pandereta requinto on 'Ven a bailar', güiro, timbita de plena, tumbandero, coros and lead vocals 'Somos la plena' .
Luis "Lagarto" Figueroa - pandereta requinto on 'Somos la plena', coros and lead vocals on 'Ven a bailar'.
Erik Noel Rosado - pandereta punteador & coros.
Joksan "Joko" Ramos - pandereta seguidor.
Guillermo "Willie" Cubero - pandereta seguidor.
Ricardo Pons - clarinet and coros.
Recorded at El Padrino Recording Studio by Julio González.
Recording Assistant - Miguel de Gracia.
Executive Production - Yannis Ruel.
Mixed at Rolo Recording Studio by Rolando Alejandro.
Photo by Antonio Zayas.
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I may be suffering from writer's block today, but at least nobody's sticking lit cigarettes in my ears.
A document released for the first time today by the American Civil Liberties Union suggests that President Bush issued an Executive Order authorizing the use of inhumane interrogation methods against detainees in Iraq. Also released by the ACLU today are a slew of other records including a December 2003 FBI e-mail that characterizes methods used by the Defense Department as "torture" and a June 2004 "Urgent Report" to the Director of the FBI that raises concerns that abuse of detainees is being covered up.
"These documents raise grave questions about where the blame for widespread detainee abuse ultimately rests," said ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero. "Top government officials can no longer hide from public scrutiny by pointing the finger at a few low-ranking soldiers."
God bless the Freedom of Information Act – for however much longer it lasts.
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Turney Berry to present for the Cannon Financial Institute's Estate Planning Teleconference Series
March 24, 2015
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Turney Berry, member of the Firm's Trusts, Estates & Personal Planning Service Team, will be speaking on the topic, "Best Designs for the Exercise of Trustee Discretion," for the Cannon Financial Institute's Estate Planning Teleconference Series. The session will cover discretionary distribution drafting options, incentive trust approaches, language that effectively confers investment flexibility on a trustee, and drafting and defending exculpatory clauses.
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Last week, we offered you a peek at our ModHatter Tea Party, which overflowed with stylish ensembles and eye-catching hors d'oeuvres. While the party may be over, there's still time to make these miniature Oreo and peanut butter-filled pies! These two-bite treats were a hit at the tea party, and are guaranteed to "take the cake" at any event!
OreOMG Mini Pies
Makes approx. 18 pies. Recipe from Picky Palate. Bake Time: 22-26 minutes
2 refrigerated pie crusts
36 Oreo cookies (1 package)
40-ounce container of creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Bring pie crusts to room temperature before unrolling.
2. Unroll pie crusts onto a floured surface. Using the lid of your 40-ounce peanut butter container as a cookie cutter, 'cut' as many 4-inch rounds as possible from your pie crust.
3. Press cut dough into muffin pan. Repeat until all cups are filled.
4. Spread about a teaspoon of peanut butter over each Oreo cookie. When all cookies are covered, double stack your Oreos to an Oreo-PB-Oreo-PB ratio, and place each stack into a pie crust.
5. With remaining pie dough, cut roughly 1/4-inch strips to prepare lattice tops. Tip: Use the peanut butter lid as a sizing guide for this!
6. Over each lattice top, brush melted butter and generously sprinkle sugar.
7. Bake for 22-26 minutes, until golden brown. Let them cool before removing from pan.
8. Serve and receive lots of compliments from your friends and guests!
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In this one, I want to cover the higher end of the previous Nvidia generation (series 600 and 700) compared to the new GTX 870M model. I want to cover it because the GTX 870M is available for a relatively lower price compared to the GTX 780M and I wanted to cover the GTX 680M vs 870M issue – what are the performance benefits for the two generations newer GPU.
Let's leave the GTX 880M for another post as well as a wrap up of the AMD Radeon M290X / 8970M / 7970M (which are annoyingly very very similar to one another, almost identical).
The usual simple hand written html table:
|core (stock)
|memory (stock)
|GTX 680M (Kepler)
|GK104 (Kepler), 1344cores@720HZ + boost
|firstname.lastname@example.com (3.6GHZ effective), 256-bit
|around 100W
|GTX 780M (Kepler)
|GK104 (Kepler), 1536 cores@820MHZ + boost
|email@example.com (5GHZ effective), 256-bit
|GTX 870M (Kepler)
|GK104 (Kepler), 1344 cores@941MHZ + boost
|GDDR5@1250MHZ (5GHZ effective), 192-bit
|~100W probably (peak ofcourse)
Yes, that's true. These are all Kepler based GK104 core GPUs. The GTX 870M has obviously the higher clocks (easily 15%-20% higher) thanks to the better manufacturing yields and quality. These are all 100W parts and no miracles there from the GTX 870M.
It is also obvious that the GTX 780M has the highest memory bandwidth by far, with almost 40% advantage over the GTX 680M and around one third over the GTX 870M and also 14.2% more cores than the others (that can be negated with higher core clocks of the 870M, though).
So, the 780M has the highest potential of them all, but we do know that the 780M raw advantages don't translate into higher gaming performance in practice, compared to the GTX 680M. Lets see how the 680M fares compared to the GTX 870M.
Two small notes pop up from these graphs:
- Not surprisingly, some games have a preference for a the GTX 870M, probably thanks to its higher core clocks, like Dota2.
- The GTX 780M is usually the faster, sometimes a lot (Crysis 3).
As for the performance itself, in many games, the difference between the GTX 870M and the other two is not that significant. The GTX 870M sits comfortably between the GTX 680M and the GTX 780M and in many games it is really close to the GTX 780M.
I can't see any advantages over the GTX 780M besides maybe a little better energy efficiency (probably). There is no direct competition between the two as far as new laptops go, so the question which to get is not that relevant. Saying that, if you have a GTX 680M, I wouldn't bother getting a GTX 870M machine instead and I'd wait to a Maxwell GTX 870M version (GTX 875M?) or I'll go with the GTX 860M which is way more power efficient and has a high gaming performance enough for most games on 1080p.
I would also consider trying to get some used/refurbished machine with a GTX 680M for like $900-$1000 (yes, sometimes you can find such things, with warranty).
Bottom line, if you already have a machine with a GTX 680M or 780M, don't get a GTX 870M machine instead – you'd also won't get any superior display or any other extra value. And if you don't have one, consider the GTX 860M (860M vs 870M) or consider waiting for the next round or GPUs. Remember that these all are Kepler based GPUs and the Maxwell successors to come will be much more energy efficient (including the high midrange GPU, GTX 860M).
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64-Bit/133Mhz Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter
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While browsing the Internet, when I start typing letter 'w', all the addresses of sites that I have visited earlier appear. How to prevent this from happening? I don't want others to see the websites that I previously visited.
You encounter this behavior because of the prediction option that is activated in Google Chrome. To prevent this from happening, you need to turn this option OFF. This can be done by pressing the Option button from the main page of Chrome, Settings, scroll to the bottom of the page and select Show advanced settings and under the Privacy area make sure that Use a prediction service to help complete searches and URLs typed in the address bar is not checked. To be noticed that predictions are made based on the history of the browser. To prevent this from happening, you can clear the history.
If you don't want others to see the websites that you previously visited, you can use incognito window function.
in windows go to this location:
C:\Users[User Name]\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default
in OS X:
~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome/Default
In either of these locations, you'll find a file called "History" with no file extension.
Note:that you may need to enable Windows Explorer's "show hidden files" (just search it in start menu) option in order to see the AppData folder.
For Windows, right click on the History file and choose Properties. In the Properties window, check the box for Read-Only and then press Apply.
In OS X, right click on the file and choose Get Info (or highlight the file and press Command-I). Under "General," check the box for Locked. This will prevent Chrome from modifying this file and thus stop any future browsing history from being recorded.
note; clear your browser history after or before you done this.
Once you've locked the History file, open Chrome and start browsing. Then head to your history list and you'll see that Chrome reports "No history entries found." That's it! If you want to start recording your browsing history again, simply repeat the appropriate steps for Mac or Windows above and uncheck the locked or read-only boxes.
I think you just need to remove all browsing history and cookies in your browser. To remove them, you can click the Chrome menu icon which is on the top right of the window, then select History>Clear all browsing data>tick the cookies box>click clear browsing data. Reboot your computer and it should help you solve your problem. If you have other browsers on your computer, you can clear all browsing data with this detailed guide:http://guides.fixtips.org/how-to-delete-browsing-history-and-cookies-in-chrome-firefox-ie.html
You could to an privacy browser such as Epic Privacy browser which is based on chromium if you are concerned about privacy. It provides you privacy with a rich chromium experience.
you can go to the settings and ask the browser to stop instant search results ! only do it when computer is fast enough


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Not too long ago I graduated with a Masters of Business Administration and was promptly launched into the Healthcare IT industry (an industry which I knew nothing about). As a newbie working among seasoned veterans, I made every effort to prove myself.
I began attending meetings early on, taking meeting minutes and running powerpoint slides for my boss. Those things are simple and I am convinced anyone can stay attentive during a meeting when there is a specific task to be done. The difficulty came when I began attending meetings that no longer required my administrative support.
Learning different ways to look productive during meetings has been a result of some serious trial and error. Following these 5 tips may look different for everyone, but I encourage you to try these out and put your own unique spin on them.
1. Develop Good Posture
Your posture can say a lot about your attention span. Slouching in a chair instantly gives others the impression that you are neither engaged nor attentive. To improve your posture, roll your shoulders back and straighten your spine. It will not only do a world of good for your back, but it will also give others the impression that you are actively engaged in the conversation (even if you are not).
Consistently fidgeting and shifting during meetings is common behavior for individuals who are not engaged. In my opinion, being too fidgety can come across negatively and make it seem as if there is little attention being paid to the presentation. To prevent this misconception, I recommend coming up with three or four seated positions and alternating between them every 10-15 minutes.
2. Read the Handouts
In some cases, handouts and other materials are provided via email prior to the meeting. Whether you choose to print a hard copy or pull it up on your computer, it is imperative that you have a copy of the materials when the meeting begins. At the very least, bring a notepad and pen with you.
The key is not to go through and read the material in-depth. They key is to skim through the documents and underline, circle or highlight key words or phrases. Personally, I skim through documents and PowerPoints looking for words I do not know the meaning of. I circle them and write a note in the margin reminding me to look it up later. This simple action allows me to interact with the text, and remain productive. It also allows me to learn a few new things in the process.
3. Utilize Your Pen
This is very important. What you do with your pen can have a profound impact on how productive you look. Repeatedly taping the pen on a notepad is not recommended, and is actually a bit rude (especially if you are in a room with a conferencing phone). Personally, I hold my pen in my right hand resting the blunt end on my cheek until I begin to write. I have seen others hold their pen with both hands at either end which also seems very effective.
If possible, try to take notes and write down key phrases. Utilizing the pen periodically will allow others to believe you are engaging in the meeting, even if you are not engaging in the discussion.
4. Make Eye Contact
This next one may be a bit difficult, and requires a healthy dose of boldness. Make every effort to look at the person speaking. Now, by no means is it necessary to stare at the speaker the entire time they are speaking, unless you are truly engaged in what they are saying or how they are saying it. However, it is highly recommended that you glance at each individual speaking at least once when they have the floor.
Now, when you have made eye contact with the individual speaking, the next step is to squint your eyes slightly while giving a very slight nod in their direction. In essence, you are saying "Mmm, I hear what you are saying - good stuff, good stuff" but without actually saying a word. Very effective, and gives the speaker a little bit of a boost of confidence.
5. Ask the Right Questions
Lastly, asking a question is the best method of looking productive - especially if you genuinely have no idea what is going on. Here are just a few types of questions you can ask:
1. " Can you repeat that?"
This question requires a bit of work. Begin by jotting down some simple notes prior to asking this question. Time it perfectly so that the speaker finishes their comment right when you are finished jotting down your notes. Not only does it show the speaker that you are engaged and interested in what he/she had to say, but it allows others to take note of your serious multi-tasking abilities.
2. "Can you go to slide ___?"
It doesn't matter if you are going back a slide or forward a slide, this question will give others the impression that you are interested in the material. Having a follow up question to accompany this one is recommended.
3. "What are the action items we have discussed? Will they be included in the meeting minutes?"
This is not a question for every meeting, but it is safe to assume actions items will result from a meeting the majority of the time. If any action items are assigned to you, and even if they are not, be sure to jot some key words down for future reference once the speaker responds to this question.
Let's be honest, meetings are not always fun and engaging. That is okay. By using these 5 practical tips, you can make yourself look like a productive and attentive meeting attendee. All you have to do is develop great posture, read your handouts, utilize your pen, make eye contact and ask the right questions.


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528Hz DNA Frequency Meditation Video – UNLOCK Your Codons!!!
by Gregg Prescott, M.S.
Founder, Webmaster, & Editor, In5D.com
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For this meditation, wear headphones for optimal results! 528Hz DNA Frequency healing with holophonic bells mixed in with low and high theta binaural beats.
Holophonic, binaural theta wave meditation helps to facilitate the development of the 3rd eye, which innately understands the symbols and pictures of multidimensional stimuli.
This video contains a diagram of the 64 codons of dna in your body. We typically only access 20 of these codons.
In this meditation, envision each codon activating when it becomes yellow.
Be sure you protect yourself before any meditation!
Meditation Techniques: What to do BEFORE You Meditate
Sending you all infinite LOVE and Light!
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Chocolate 3.0 - Perfecting the craft of the chocolatier
Chocolate 3.0 - Perfecting the craft of the chocolatier
Perfecting the craft of the Chocolatier
CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ centre Belgium
Level 3
Course subscription & info
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You are working as a professional with a thorough knowledge about the process and want to improve in the field of chocolate. Since some time you work on a professional basis with chocolate and have knowledge about most of the techniques.
A highly specialised course designed for participants with a high level of chocolate skills.
CHOCOLATE ACADEMY™ centre Belgium
Each course will let you discover something new from our brands, our products, and our guest chefs. We offer a wide variety of course options at various skill levels that will allow you to immerse yourself into the fascinating world of chocolate.
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Animal Care Services is calling for help in solving a horrific case of animal cruelty. ACS Cruelty Investigators are probing a case today involving a small mixed breed puppy who was thrown off a bridge in an area off Rexford Street. Witnesses reported seeing a teenage boy between the ages of 14 and 16 years old walking with the dog shortly before he was observed throwing the pet off the walkway into a ditch. The suspect fled before police and cruelty investigators arrived on the scene. The male puppy, described as a small Pug/Chihuahua mix, sustained multiple injuries and is currently under treatment at the ACS veterinary clinic. It is not known at this time if the puppy belonged to the suspect or was a stray.
Anyone with any information on this case is urged to call 3-1-1 immediately and ask for the ACS Cruelty Investigations office.
Residents who would like to make donation to assist in the medical care of this puppy and other victims of animal cruelty, can do so in care of the Animal Donation Fund, Animal Care Services, 4710 State Highway 151, San Antonio, Texas 78227.


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How does it work?
The "Lock your Card" feature is used to prevent unauthorized payments or withdrawals using the card. It can be unblocked anytime. Take note that all transactions will be suspended when you lock your card. However, you can still use our loans services.How can I lock/unlock my card via the App?


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Ladies and Gentlemen, the Juggernaut MX Electric Fatbike.
We've covered the Biktrix Juggernaut Classic, and the Juggernaut Ultra FS, but we have not covered the most versatile and unique electric fat-bike Biktrix has to offer - the Juggernaut MX.
There are TWO versions of the MX - the Max version, and the Ultra version. Each have their own exciting qualities!
Juggernaut MX Max Version has a 350W (550W peak) motor, 36V - 14Ah/17Ah battery. It's integrated right into the frame! It has no throttle, but it has an integrated torque sensor, as well as a PAS system - a unique combination!
Torque, you say?! Yup. These e-bikes hit 90-120Nm (newton-meters) worth of torque. They hit your top speed, FAST. Here's the funny thing - that's just the Max version, with a motor/battery fit for road-legality. What about really going nuts!?
The Juggernaut MX Ultra has a 1000W (1500W peak) motor from a 48V11.6Ah battery, making this e-bike the most powerful e-bike on the market with an integrated torque assist sensor. The Ultra comes equipped with a left thumb throttle, marking a further improvement on the Max version.
The MX stands for MAX. I bet you could tell.
You still get the light weight, the powerful mid-drive motors, the thick fat-bike tires, the sleek design, the Juggernaut options like the Wren Inverted Fork Suspension, the Thudbuster Suspension seat, Tektro hydraulic brakes - everything to make your Juggernaut top-of-the-line in every facet - speed, efficiency, comfort. A worthy addition to the prestigious Juggernaut line.
Click HERE to read further specifications for the Juggernaut MX.
Also on Biktrix Spotlight:
The Biktrix Juggernaut Classic
The Biktrix Juggernaut Ultra FS
Folding E-Bikes:
The Biktrix Kutty Folding E-Bike
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[in Hong Kong] After the Dim Sum Brunch, we walked around Causeway bay to shop for souvenirs, cookies, biscuits, etc. Since we've bought what we needed, he suggested to go to agnès b. Café LPG to have a break (he knows I wanted to go there very much). My HK client brought us there the last time and I love it! We went to the outlet at Fashion Walk. The cafe at level 2, with boutique at the ground level. Maybe after purchases you can go up and have a cup of tea 😀 They have very nice cookies and chocolates. Then again, I didn't buy their chocolates this time… 🙁
A very cozy place, great for afternoon tea with love ones. :p Rested awhile before heading back to Hotel.
Goodbye Hong Kong, see you next time….
agnès b. Café LPG @ Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay
Shop 1&2A, 1/F, Fashion Walk
2-4 Kingston Street, Causeway Bay, HK
Tel: (852) 2577 0370
Opening Hours:
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Nowadays, there's a term for everything; and when it comes to the fear of public speaking, the term is Glossophobia. According to most surveys, the fear of public speaking is America's biggest phobia, topping heights and bugs. Approximately three out of every four individuals suffer from Glossophobia, from speech anxiety. While the anxiety is completely normal and something that even the most experienced speakers deal with before each presentation, I've found that the nerves can be calmed with the proper preparation and training.
From a marketing and branding perspective, public speaking is a powerful way to share your story and expertise, to build relationships and engage others to help your cause. If you work with a nonprofit, either directly for the organization or as a board member or volunteer, public speaking will be one of your best opportunities to raise awareness and funds; so, the more effective you can become at storytelling in front of larger audiences, the more money you can raise and the more people you can connect to your efforts – the more good you can do! I say storytelling because really that's what public speaking is – it's sharing short stories that evoke emotion or offer information and advice.
So, let's share some tips. First, start with preparation. Know your organization's history, mission, programs, impact, and contact points. Have some memorized statistics, but more importantly, have packaged stories that you've rehearsed and can tell in one to three minute sound bites. Our attention spans are short these days, so keep the stories brief; and make sure they either evoke emotion or share information or lessons learned. People love tips, so make sure to incorporate advice. Also, know your call to action, what impact you want to make or how you want attendees to respond afterward, so you can drive those results from the stage.
Next, do your research and know your audience. Reach out to event coordinators ahead of time and get as much information about the event and attendees as possible. You want to know the overall agenda, the theme or any topical concentrations, and how much time is allocated to you, as the speaker. Then, find out how many attendees are expected, along with their professional levels, backgrounds, and other commonalities, Asking a lot of questions will help you wear the proper attire, steer your content, select the right stories, and make the right "ask" at the end. Also, cover off on the audio visual elements, so you know what format will work best for your presentation (I always use PDFs) and if you will be standing behind a podium versus using a wireless or lapel microphone, which might alter how you dress.
Then, just like sports or anything in life, the rest is practice. Don't just practice until you get your stories right, practice until you cannot get them wrong. Practice in front of the mirror and tape your presentations with your phone or video camera. As you review your delivery, look for places you can add color with some highs and lows, so you can take the audience on a roller coaster ride, speeding up, slowing down, raising and lowering your voice, and adding dramatic pauses. The more you practice, the better you will get; and before you know it public speaking becomes a valuable part of your efforts and something you truly enjoy.
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Apartment Amenities and Features in Pleasant Hill, CA
At Sunvalley Apartments, we know the value of our location. As an up and coming city, it's not difficult to understand why people are more and more excited to live in Pleasant Hill. You'll certainly love your home in Sunvalley Apartments, with plenty of access to food, shopping, and entertainment. Our balconies look out onto the city lights, and our BBQ areas and spacious grounds are perfect for warm Saturdays. Cool off in our swimming pool, and then curl up in our clubhouse. We follow a modified, simple credo from Virginia Woolf: one cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one does not rent well. Live well at your new home in Pleasant Hill today!
Apartment Amenities and Features
- High Speed Internet Available
- Ceiling Fan
- Range (electric)
- Granite Countertops
- Double Paned Windows
- Full Size washer & Dryer Included
- Smoke Free
- Balcony / Patio
- Dishwasher
- Carpet and Tile Floors throughout
- Stainless Steel Appliances*
- Upgraded lighting fixtures*
Community Amenities and Features
- Professional Management
- Flexible Lease Terms Available
- Online Maintenance Requests
- Visa / Mastercard Rent Payment Accepted
- Package Receiving
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Laundry Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Coin Operated Laundry Facilities
- 24hr Emergency Maintenance
- Electric Car Chargers
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March Madness: After The Upsets, Which Team Do You Like Now?
Duke went down the first day, losing to nearly unknown Mercer.
Syracuse was bounced out on Saturday by Dayton — a team that hadn't gone very far in 30 years.
Kansas — the school where the first basketball coach was the game's inventor, James Naismith — lost to Stanford on Sunday.
Wichita State, one of the four regional No. 1 seeds and the only team that was undefeated this season, is undefeated no more. The Shockers were sent home Sunday by Kentucky.
Creighton, whose star — Doug McDermott — is arguably the best player in college basketball, is out after losing to lower-ranked Baylor.
As NPR's Tom Goldman said on Morning Edition, a "wide open tournament" is proving once again that madness really does descend in March when the Division I men's college basketball championship gets going. The upsets so far mean no one's going to win $1 billion from Warren Buffett and Quicken Loans, and that there are no perfect brackets among the millions that fans filled out for Yahoo Sports.
So with the "Sweet 16" now set, it's time for everyone to regroup. Maybe the team you picked to win it all is still in the tournament. Michigan State and defending champions Louisville, for instance, were popular picks before the tournament began and they're still playing. So are three of the regional No. 1 seeds: Florida, Arizona and Virginia. What's more, Kentucky was a preseason favorite of many fans to end up with the trophy, and the Wildcats seem to be playing some of their best basketball right now.
Give us your pick from among the 16 teams that are left. If you want to see the brackets so that you know the matchups for the next round of games, click here. Play resumes on Thursday.


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The 411 on the 412
One tangible way to see the economic health of a market is by looking at the real estate. While often thought of as a steel city, today Pittsburgh is a region that demonstrates deep sector diversity with software, robotics, medical devices, biotechnology, healthcare, information technology, business services and energy driving the economy.
The 411 on the 412 was developed to provide an overview of information on the Pittsburgh market. Download the report to explore the largest development sites, how downtown retail is thriving and how the work force is changing the game.


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This is part of our Rockstar Reviews series.
Be sure to check out all previous products we've reviewed!
Who it's for: Those who want help managing their credit card payments/staying out of debt.
Ease of use: Set up a link between Debitize and your credit cards/bank accounts – that's it!
What I liked about it: It is completely automated and very flexible.
What I didn't like about it: Requires providing Debitize access to credit card and bank account information.
Debitize.com (Free!)
A Clever Way to Turn Your Credit Cards Into Debit Cards
I like to think of Debitize as the antithesis of temptation. The inverse of entrapment. The counter to bait. Okay, what exactly am I getting at here?
Debitize helps keep you out of credit card debt by creating a link between your credit cards and your bank account. It also pays your credit card bills for you. Simply use your cards as normal and let the Debitize system take care of the rest.
It's a clever system that essentially turns your credit cards into debit cards, but without losing your credit card points. The temptation to run up mountains of credit debt instantly becomes tough.
Let's take a look at how it works in detail below.
How Debitize Works
Debitize is easy to setup:
- First, sign up for an account with your email, name and a password.
- Connect your regular bank account, as well as each credit card that you use, to your Debitize profile online.
- Lastly, proceed to use your credit cards as you normally would.
That's it. You're done. Once your financial accounts are connected to your profile, proceed to do business like you normally would. Remember that Debitize does NOT issue you a credit card. You keep using your own cards on your own purchases. I like that it's unobtrusive.
Every time you make a purchase with your credit card, Debitize will automatically transfer that amount of money from your bank account to your Debitize account.
Then, Debitize will proceed to pay your credit card bills for you by using the money that was transferred in throughout the month. Of course, you can adjust how much of your credit card bill will be paid off as well as the amount that Debitize transfers in. Though we all know paying off 100% of it is best!
But, stuff happens. Plans change. Money becomes tight.
What happens if you need access to money that has been transferred into your Debitize account? You can always transfer it straight back. Use this sparingly! Remember, the point is to keep out of credit card debt by retraining your mind to think differently about each purchase.
Retrain Your Mind
Rather than using your credit card to spend more money than you probably should, Debitize helps you to instantly (and automatically) "pay for" every expense charged to your credit card. Your bank account will shrink as you continue to spend, providing constant visibility into your financial situation.
This critical feedback helps you make better decisions about your money. It keeps you honest and makes the question "Do I have enough money to make this purchase?" much more obvious, and the peace of mind in knowing your finances is simply amazing.
Once we truly begin to understand our financial standing, money choices become easier to make!
It works. Check out this message our friend Jenny sent us when we went looking for people who have used Debitize before:
I've been on the path of budgeting and paying down my CC balances for about a year now, and started using Debitize at the start of the summer. IT IS LIFE CHANGING. I struggle with budgeting a little bit, bc I am the type that looks at my checking account and thinks that's how much money I have to spend (I know its not the best mindset, it's just how I am wired)! Enter cash/debit only diet, which was great, but I am neurotic about protecting my identity and missed out on that from a credit card. Then came debitize! Now I am much better about staying in my lanes, I check daily to make sure my debitize account is fully funded, and I NEVER worry about paying my balance, they take care of it for me! I'm happy to report I will be CC debt free on New Year's Eve, and I give debitize a lot of credit for that 🙂
Congrats, Jenny! Though don't forget it was YOU who ultimately took control 😉
Interview with Founder, Liran Amrany
I had the opportunity to ask one of the founders of Debitize some pointed, "hard-hitting" questions about this service. Check it out!
1. I LOVE the idea. What spurred this on? Did something happen, or did a [mental] lightbulb go off that started this project?
The idea first came to me when I had two friends in the span of a week tell me they were switching from credit to debit. That made no sense to me at the time, because I've always used credit cards myself and I come from finance where all my colleagues would wait until the last date to pay their credit card bills.
After talking with these two friends of mine, I better understood how debit cards help people stay on top of their spending, and then did some more research to realize how large of a trend the move from credit to debit has been, especially among millennials.
I'm sure you've seen the numbers by now. According to some sources, close to 2/3 of millennials avoid credit cards. And it's likely to cost them long-term if they don't have a good credit score – not to mention the hundreds of dollars a year in cash back or points you're missing out on. The solution seemed somewhat obvious: why not pay off your credit card purchases every day?
2. Do you personally use this service? How about your family? Friends?
Of course I do. Several of my family and friends do as well. Of the first 30 users, 25 of them were people that were pretty close to me or my co-founder. The others were people I had met through the startup community that were excited about what we were building and wanted to use it themselves, even at that early stage.
3. What do you say to people who may have trouble forking over their bank account information (privacy/security)?
Well I don't blame them – it's clearly sensitive information – but we are very careful with your info. We pass it directly to our data partner, Plaid. This is their business, and they are extremely dedicated to security. It's also the same company that Betterment, Acorns, Venmo, and others use – so if you use any of those apps, Plaid already has your details. We don't store any of that ourselves on our server, and we also don't allow any functionality for anyone to move money from any of your accounts to someone else's.
That being said, we don't want anyone to do anything that makes them uncomfortable. I'd likely never convince my mother to do this for that exact reason, which is totally fine.
4. For those of us who already have a strong handle on staying out of credit card debt, can your service still help?
Absolutely – I've personally never had an issue with credit card debt, but still missed a couple payments in the past – which means it either costs me $35 or I have to waste 20 minutes calling and asking to waive the fee for me. No more late fees with Debitize! Plus even if you're not worried about credit card debt, many of our users just find it easier to keep track of their spending when the funds come out daily instead of at the end of the month. It makes you more aware of how much you are spending and gives you peace of mind.
Also, our new Credit Optimizer feature helps you build credit even faster by making an extra payment (in addition to paying off your bill) to pay your balance down to 1% of your credit limit right before your issuer reports your utilization (30% of your FICO score) to the credit bureaus. Go ahead and check the impact for you on Credit Karma's Score Simulator – for many people, it's easily a 30+ point boost in their credit score.
5. How many customers (a range is okay) use this service?
We're in the multiple thousands (and growing!).
6. Can this service help me to pay off my mortgage faster? Pretty please?!?
Not yet, but that's certainly where we're eventually taking this! Mortgage, student loans, personal loans – we'll help you pay them down quickly and optimally. And we're also going to help you cover other expenses like rent, tuition, utilities, insurance payments, and more.
Interested in checking out Debitize?
Sign up here (it's free)!
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Ticks are blood feeding parasites, primarily in the Northeast United States. They carry Lyme disease and Babesiosis which can be serious health risks to you, your family and your pets.
Our Flea and Tick treatments greatly reduce the existing flea and tick population on your property. This treatment kills the insects while also being environmentally responsible and minimizing the use of pesticides. Ticks can produce 1-4 generations a year and a single flea can lay up to 2,000 eggs in her life span. It is recommended the Flea and Tick applications be sprayed 3-4 times per year.


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Our Goulds Pumps brand XHD Extra Heavy Duty Lined Slurry Pump incorporates the latest technology to meet customers' most important needs, including high efficiency and extended wear life, along with maximum reliability and ease of maintenance. The result of more than 100 years of slurry pump experience, this product is designed for the toughest applications and was named a Breakthrough Product of the Year by Processing magazine.
Our Enidine brand viscous dampers are hydraulic devices that help protect customers' structure and systems from unwanted shock and vibration due to earthquakes or other seismic events. These versatile devices are used on bridges, high-rise buildings, stadiums and city centers. Custom solutions have also been developed for power and utility sub-stations, power plants, oil and gas offshore platforms, and refinery and storage facilities.
With coming changes in the use of wireless devices, airline operators are preparing to offer services allowing passengers wireless connectivity in-flight. Our customized Rack and Panel connectors are based on a highly successful connector line used in commercial aircraft for high-speed connectivity in flight. These connectors help facilitate the wireless connectivity, video, data and power that service most passenger applications as well as plane sensors and security video.
Our innovative KONI Frequency Selective Damping technology is just one reason we are a leading manufacturer of high-performance shock absorbers. This technology helps provide appropriate damping forces across a range of speed and input frequencies, helping reduce equipment wear while improving safety and performance. It's a clear reflect ion of our goal of meeting the diverse demands of our automotive customers with sophisticated solutions that combine both comfort and road-holding.
Our Pure-Flo High Purity Diaphragm Valves address the needs of the pharmaceutical, bioprocessing, and food and beverage industries for high-quality, welded and quick disconnect process systems. Pure-Flo assemblies and fabrications have been developed primarily to minimize contact surfaces and hold up volume. The Pure-Flo product line offers a complete line of cast, forged and wrought bodies to meet the needs and requirements of customers' process application.
Our high-performance, high-qualityautomotive brake pads primarily serve the high-end of the transportation industry with a reputation for quality products and a focus on new product development and operational excellence. We apply innovative research in new friction materials and productive technologies to manufacture a range of brake pads that meet the demands of a variety of end customers and automotive platforms around the world.


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General Description Zhong Yu Century Grand Hotel is a Four-star business hotel in the city center of Beijing.All the rooms are decorated with traditional elegant furniture in harmonious colors. All furniture and equipment are imported and of the highest quality to ensure maximum comfort and well-being. There are more than 285 guest rooms here including standard room, deluxe room, suites. All the rooms contain a variety of facilities including Boardband,satellite TV, mini-bar, refrigerator, safety box and IDD/DDD telephone. The Executive Floor also has fax machines and complimentary continental breakfast & refreshment throughout the day. For the business traveler, there is also a business center with basic secretarial service and a function hall with large capacity.Further, the hotel will provide you kinds of restaurants, which are Chinese restaurant and Western restaurant. It will bring good memory to you! Attractions Bar Beijing Beijing railway station CBD Business District Chinese food restaurant Forbidden City Olympic Stadium Olympic Village Tiananmen Square Tiantan Park Wangfujing Ave Western food restaurant Yiheyuan Yuyuan Park
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Analysts at Moody's Investors Service have tried to figure out how the coming U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (PPACA) might affect health insurer finances.
The analysts ended up declining to make any firm predictions.
"The bottom line is that it is difficult to assess the impact to specific companies until we have a clearer view of the regulatory landscape after the Supreme Court announces its decision," the analysts conclude.
Stephen Zaharuk and other analysts at Moody's, New York, prepared a commentary on the implications of the Supreme Court decision in an effort to help investors understand what the decision might do to health insurers' credit ratings.
Some of the best-known parts of PPACA call for the government to require health insurers to sell health coverage on a guaranteed-issue basis starting in 2014. Insurers would be able to consider applicants' age when pricing coverage but not the applicants' health status.
To keep those requirements from swamping health insurers with sick, expensive-to-insure insureds, Congress tried to compensate for antiselection problems by including a provision that would require most individuals to health coverage and most large and midsize employers to offer group coverage or else pay penalties.
The most visible critics of PPACA contend that the "individual coverage ownership" mandate is as unconstitutional as requiring all Americans to buy broccoli. The critics say PPACA must fall if the individual mandate falls, because the act contains no severability provision calling for the rest of the act to remain intact if one part is tossed out.
The Moody's analysts have considered the three scenarios that many commentators say are the most likely outcome:
- The court upholds all of PPACA.
- The court finds the individual mandate to be unconstitutional and strikes most or all of the PPACA provisions that affect health insurers.
- The court finds the individual mandate to be unconstitutional but severable from the rest of the law and upholds most or all other provisions of PPACA.
No matter what the court decides, "we will likely have as many questions as answers," the analysts say.
What really happens after the ruling comes out will depend on the outcome of the November elections, not just what the court says, the analysts say.
A Republican president could find many ways to delay and dilute implementation of PPACA, the analysts say.
But the analysts say they think either a ruling upholding all of PPACA or a ruling upholding all parts but the individual mandate could hurt insurers, because the cost of the new taxes, new coverage requirements and new limits on profitability that health insurers would face would far outweigh any benefits the insurers could get from enforcement of coverage mandates.
The penalties that would be imposed in connection with the individual and employer mandates are simply too weak to cause many individuals or employers to maintain health coverage, the analysts say.
Instead of flocking to buy coverage to avoid penalties, many individuals and employers likely will respond to rising coverage prices by paying the penalties and going without coverage, the analysts predict.
The analysts say PPACA already seems to have done some good for the U.S. health care system by, for example, encouraging insurers and health care providers to work together to try to hold down costs, the analysts say.
The analysts say the health insurers themselves by diversifying and making other changes that should help their performance no matter what happens to PPACA.
Health insurers seem to be doing a good job of handling the PPACA provisions that already have taken effect, such as a requirement that health insurers spend at least 85% of large group revenue and 80% of individual and small group revenue on health care and quality improvement efforts, the analysts say.
"To the extent that the sector continues to demonstrate an ability to work within the new environment and effect changes to the parts of the law that pose the largest threats, the negative impact will be somewhat mitigated," the analysts say.
If the entire law is struck down, insurers would lose the new business and PPACA Medicaid expansion provisions, the analysts say.
In addition, many states are already well under way with implementing PPACA, and, if the federal PPACA goes away, "we may eventually see PPACA replaced by a number of state health reform laws that may be complicated and costly for insurers to deal with," the analysts say.
California is an example of a state that seems likely to keep moving ahead with PPACA-style changes, the analysts say.
"For now, we believe insurers with greater product diversification, and more diverse strategies ,,, are best positioned for whatever decision is announced," the analysts say.


text: Bonus post! Why? Because the post I had scheduled for today wasn't ready yet. As you might expect, this provoked me to spend the night sobbing into a bottle of Dr. Pepper, and calling my ex-girlfriend from kindergarten multiple times (Allison, I'm sorry). Anyway, because I did feel inclined to write about something on the QT – and since this is, technically, a blog – then I can't begin to recommend one of my more recent favorite graphic novels, The Alcoholic by Jonathan Ames. It's a sweet, tragic, hilarious tale of the things a man can do while drunk and the ponderings that are left with him the morning after. Lord knows: who hasn't woken up the next day after a wild night out to discover he spent $20 on 3 bags of Family Size Dorito's and has 3 text messages from a girl in Wisconsin (true story). Anyway, The Alcoholic by Jonathan Ames. Enjoy readers.


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Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice, 14384 [2017-05577]Download as PDF
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 52 (Monday, March 20, 2017)] [Notices] [Page 14384] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2017-05577] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [USITC SE-17-010] Government in the Sunshine Act Meeting Notice AGENCY HOLDING THE MEETING: United States International Trade Commission TIME AND DATE: March 23, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Room 101, 500 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20436, Telephone: (202) 205-2000. STATUS: Open to the public. Matters To Be Considered 1. Agendas for future meetings: None. 2. Minutes. 3. Ratification List. 4. Vote in Inv. No. 731-TA-1313 (Final) (1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane (R-134a) from China). The Commission is currently scheduled to complete and file its determination and views of the Commission by April 14, 2017. 5. Outstanding action jackets: None. In accordance with Commission policy, subject matter listed above, not disposed of at the scheduled meeting, may be carried over to the agenda of the following meeting. By order of the Commission. Issued: March 16, 2017. William R. Bishop, Supervisory Hearings and Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2017-05577 Filed 3-16-17; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 7020-02-P


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Many, many years ago I used to make flavoured spirits for fun and profit. One of my most successful (in both categories) was made at Christmas. I called it Mince Pie Vodka but one of my good friends renamed it Christmas Spirit. The instructions I kept hidden, telling no man, but now this all changes. Here I release all the notes, under a Creative Commons License, in tribute to Ben Fleming-Williams, it's most ardent and eloquent fan. If you get started now, you should be able to crack a few bottles out before the season is upon you. This article was originally published on coldclimate.co.uk.


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Happy New Year everyone! Since Christmas I have been relaxing, and making some new holiday corsages that I am now listing in my Etsy shop. I have new corsages listed for Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and even a couple of new ones for Easter, birthdays, and patriotic themes. Let me know if you need a custom corsage for any of these holidays!
The weather is cold, you can't go outside, so I invite you to sit down with a cup of hot tea and browse through my millinery shop, A Pink Swan. I have HUNDREDS of millinery flowers and leaves listed, and it is a lot of fun to look through these exquisite vintage and contemporary finds. I carry only high quality silk and velvet millinery – none of that "plastic stem" garbage! If you are a hat lover like me, you are already planning your Spring hats! I am listing new items almost every day, so you'll never be bored!
You can visit A Pink Swan at www.etsy.com/shop/apinkswan
Look for a number of changes in both shops in 2014! I am working on a new product line for my corsage shop (Meaicp), and I will carry an expanded array of millinery items in A Pink Swan later this year.
Thanks for your support – and best wishes for a Happy 2014!


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Many weight loss enthusiasts find themselves asking the same question over and over – what's better, cardio or weightlifting?
These are the two most popular forms of workouts, so it's only natural that they'll be choosing from either of them.
This article takes a look at the differences between the two, considering that they're the most effective ways to lose weight in the physical activity category.
For more calories burnt every session
Cardio is known for being more intense than weight training. That's why many muscle builders prefer cardio over weightlifting when they're just beginning their workout.
This is because they have much energy to spare and they know that with cardio, the results will be better. Plus, their body size will affect the results of the cardio workout.
If for example, two bodybuildersdo cardio, the one with a greater body size will experience better results than that of the bodybuilder will less weight.
This also applies to weight loss enthusiasts, the result being the calories burnt. That's why many beginners of their weight loss programs turn to cardio because that's when they have the highest weight loss.
This only means this will also be the cardio workout where they can lose the most calories. However, since it's an intense workout, make sure that you don't overdo it because the consequences will be greater than that of weight training.
For more calories burnt every day
Weight-training workouts aren't exactly the most intense workouts there is. Plus, you won't be seeing cardio in any way similar to weightlifting.
However, despite being that way, weightlifting is actually better compared to cardio if we're talking about the calories burnt in the long run.
This is because weight-training can result in several health benefits, one of which is improved metabolism. It's also found that weight training is more effective in building muscles.
Since muscles are known to burn fats, it's an effective way to lose weight in the long run. With more muscles, your weight loss programs will be much easier, although this might be a bad idea for those looking to lose weight while preventing any buildups on their muscle system.
Now you know which of the two will fit your needs better. However, make sure that you'll depend on your needs and not your wants. Many people tend to overdo their program and end up suffering the consequences.


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COMMENT: During a rare speech at nearly 84 years old, Fidel Castro indicated that he had 'hope' President Obama could avert otherwise impending nuclear war and likely wider world war if sanctions against Iran lead to an attack.
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[…] Castro noted that after months of warning of the risks of nuclear war over the enforcement of sanctions against Iran — he even gave a deadline in June — he's now less pesimistic.
"One man alone will have to make the decision: The president of the United States," Castro said, because Iran will not bow to U.S. and Israeli demands to halt its nuclear program.
If Obama approves an attack on Iran, he added, he will trigger a war that will spread through the Middle East and Asia and cause "the instantaneous death of hundreds of millions people, among them an incalculable number of people in his own country."
The "established order of the planet … will inevitably collapse, the reigning social order will disappear abruptly" and all currencies will be worthless, he added.
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Risk aversion is a concept in economics and finance, based on the behavior of humans (especially consumers and investors) while exposed to uncertainty to attempt to reduce that uncertainty.
Risk aversion is the reluctance of a person to accept a bargain with an uncertain payoff rather than another bargain with a more certain, but possibly lower, expected payoff. For example, a risk-averse investor might choose to put his or her money into a bank account with a low but guaranteed interest rate, rather than into a stock that may have high expected returns, but also involves a chance of losing value.


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Unite takes legal action against Optivo on behalf of members
Mergers and restrucruings with scant regard to views of staff
Mergers and restructurings are pushed through across the housing association sector, often with scant regard to the views of staff. Unite is pursuing a legal claim against Viridian Housing and Optivo on behalf of members who have not been properly consulted and informed.
Defend our members terms and conditions
Regional Officer Adam Lambert commented: "Unite wishes to send the strongest possible message to employers that we will take action to defend our members' terms and conditions when organisations merge."
Optivo describes itself as "one of the largest housing providers in the UK", with 44,000 homes housing 90,000 people in London, the South East and the Midlands.
Under the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) regulations 2006 employees have significant rights. Viridian / Optivo deny that the transfer of employment from Viridian to Optivo constitutes a "TUPE transfer" and use this to justify a failure to inform and consult with the workforce appropriately with regard to, amongst other things, the implications of the transfer. The claim on behalf of twenty five Unite members was filed at tribunal last week.
TUPE protections
TUPE contains protections against planned changes to terms and conditions of employment following restructuring related to a merger. If the tribunal determines that TUPE indeed applies and any proposed changes are to our members' detriment, Unite may be able to take further legal action to protect their employment.
An article in the trade journal Inside Housing recently warned employers: "Housing associations recognising a trade union should be particularly careful when embarking on change programmes, especially those necessitating union involvement."
Ideally such warnings would not be needed as management would seek to work with employees and trade unions, but Unite is committed to defend its members whether or not a union recognition agreement is in place.


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Stocks in the News: Bank of America, Citigroup, FedEx
Bank of America (BAC) named Brian Moynihan to succeed Ken Lewis as president and CEO. Moynihan says he doesn't expect to lead a major shift in strategy when he takes over on Jan. 1. Investors, however, may expect more action as loan losses continue to mount.
Citigroup (C) shares are down some 8% in pre-market trading after the Treasury Department backed out of plans to sell its 34% stake in the bank. The move came after a weak response to a massive stock offering by the bank -- 5.4 million common shares at $3.15, an 8.7% discount to Wednesday's closing stock price. The government paid $3.25 a share for its stake; selling at that level, it would have lost 10 cents a share, about 3% of its investment.
FedEx (FDX) reported second-quarter results Thursday, posting a 30% decline in earnings to $345 million, or $1.10 per share. Revenue fell 10% to nearly $8.6 billion. But results beat estimates of $1.06 earnings per share on revenue of $8.46 billion. The company also issued a cautious outlook for its fiscal third quarter, even as it said it expects a modest economic recovery next year due to "some uncertainty regarding the sustainability of current demand trends." Shares fell more than 3.5% ahead of the bell.
Rite Aid (RAD) reported a narrower fiscal third-quarter loss, as a rise in prescriptions helped offset a continuing slump in same-store sales. Results topped the Street's estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Shares climbed 4.5% in pre-market trading.
General Mills Inc.'s (GIS) fiscal second quarter profit soared 50%, beating analyst estimates, as cash-strapped consumers looked for cheap meals. The company also boosted its full-year earnings guidance for the second time in three months following the strong quarter.
Pier 1 Imports Inc. (PIR) posted a surprise quarterly profit on cost cuts and improving sales trends. The retailer sees merchandise margins growing for the rest of the holiday season. Excluding items, the company's profit was 2 cents a share, beating the analysts' average forecast of a loss of 5 cents. Sales rose 8.7%, while same-store sales rose 13.7%. Shares were 3.4% higher ahead of the bell.
Other companies reporting today include Research in Motion (RIMM), Palm (PALM), Nike (NKE) and Oracle (ORCL).
American International Group (AIG) plans to file a prospectus for a multibillion dollar IPO of its Asian life insurance unit before Christmas, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) said on Wednesday it would pay $785 million in cash to acquire privately-held Acclarent Inc. and its sinus-surgery technology.
First Solar Inc. (FSLR) forecast higher-than-expected 2010 sales on Wednesday, and said it plans to boost solar module production capacity in Malaysia.
Meredith Whitney Advisory Group on Thursday cut its profit estimates for Morgan Stanley (MS) and Goldman Sachs Group (GS). Shares of both declined more than 1.5% in pre-market trading.
In brief:
- Hovnanian Enterprises (HOV) reported a wider-than-forecast quarterly loss. Shares sank 9% before the bell.
- Allegheny Technologies (ATI) raised fourth-quarter view.
- Discover Financial's (DFS) net income slipped.
- Sears's (SHLD) board raised its stock buyback plan by $500 million.
- Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) upped its 2009 profit outlook.