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(I am still waiting to see this show up in the Trib, btw).
Too bad that The Daily Mail misquoted and twisted the science it's purporting to report on.
Who says?
The people they quoted, The Met Office - the UK's National Weather Service.
First the twist from The Daily Mail:
The world stopped getting warmer almost 16 years ago, according to new data released last week.I think I know why the Trib isn't covering this. Implicit in this (false) argument that Global Warming ended is the premise that it started at some point - and that's something The Trib just can't fathom.
The figures, which have triggered debate among climate scientists, reveal that from the beginning of 1997 until August 2012, there was no discernible rise in aggregate global temperatures.
This means that the 'plateau' or 'pause' in global warming has now lasted for about the same time as the previous period when temperatures rose, 1980 to 1996. Before that, temperatures had been stable or declining for about 40 years.
The new data, compiled from more than 3,000 measuring points on land and sea, was issued quietly on the internet, without any media fanfare, and, until today, it has not been reported.
But the Met has responded:
To address some of the points in the article published today:And that's the least of the Daily Mail's worries. It chose a rather limited chronological spread of the data (16 years). In its email response to the Daily Mail, the Met Office wrote:
Firstly, the Met Office has not issued a report on this issue. We can only assume the article is referring to the completion of work to update the HadCRUT4 global temperature dataset compiled by ourselves and the University of East Anglia's Climate Research Unit.
The linear trend from August 1997 (in the middle of an exceptionally strong El Nino) to August 2012 (coming at the tail end of a double-dip La Nina) is about 0.03°C/decade, amounting to a temperature increase of 0.05°C over that period, but equally we could calculate the linear trend from 1999, during the subsequent La Nina, and show a more substantial warming.Something the Daily Mail didn't tell you they learned from The Met Office.
As we've stressed before, choosing a starting or end point on short-term scales can be very misleading. Climate change can only be detected from multi-decadal timescales due to the inherent variability in the climate system. If you use a longer period from HadCRUT4 the trend looks very different. For example, 1979 to 2011 shows 0.16°C/decade (or 0.15°C/decade in the NCDC dataset, 0.16°C/decade in GISS). Looking at successive decades over this period, each decade was warmer than the previous – so the 1990s were warmer than the 1980s, and the 2000s were warmer than both. Eight of the top ten warmest years have occurred in the last decade.
Over the last 140 years global surface temperatures have risen by about 0.8ºC. However, within this record there have been several periods lasting a decade or more during which temperatures have risen very slowly or cooled. The current period of reduced warming is not unprecedented and 15 year long periods are not unusual. [Emphasis added.]
And yet the right side of the web is all aflitter that Global Warming's done.
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"I long for the days when the middle was the respected place, when [politics] was not as far toward the fringes," said Michael Adams, the current president of the University of Georgia and the man who, once upon a time, was a Republican activist in East Tennessee and a political colleague of one Lewis Donelson, whom Adams characterized Monday night as "a monumental figure ... one of Tennessee's greatest citizens ever."
Donelson, whose great-great-grandfather, Andrew Jackson Donelson, was raised by Old Hickory himself, President Andrew Jackson, was being honored by the Shelby County Republican Party before a turnaway crowd — not all Republicans — at the Racquet Club. At 94, the man, who, more than any other, is responsible for building a viable Republican Party in Shelby County and, arguably, for developing a two-party system in Tennessee, is surely entitled to his party's gratitude.
And to that of many others. Tennesseans at large should be grateful for Donelson's lifelong efforts to keep politics and government civil. As current state Safety and Homeland Security director Bill Gibbons, who served with Donelson in the cabinet of then-Governor Lamar Alexander in 1978, observed, Donelson was someone who entered public life as a reformer, not as an ideologue. And yes, as one who operated from the middle of the road.
It was not mentioned from the dais Monday night by any of the GOP eminences on hand, but Donelson was so upset a generation back by fellow Republicans' condemnations of a proposed income tax that he publicly threatened to quit the Republican Party and become a Democrat. And, for the record, the income tax proposal he was discussing at the time was that of Governor Ned Ray McWherter, a Democrat, not the later one (which Donelson also defended) made by Republican governor Don Sundquist.
What was mentioned from the dais was the fact that Donelson was instrumental in working with the then-Democratic state establishment to bring an abrupt end to the regime of former Governor Ray Blanton, who was selling pardons, and arrange for the early swearing-in of GOP governor Alexander, who told that story to the audience via a prerecorded video. It was Donelson's job, too, to secure Blanton's office and to prevent valuable papers from being spirited away.
And it was also mentioned that Donelson, as a member of the Memphis City Council in 1968, had done what he could to resolve the fateful sanitation workers' strike prior to the tragic assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King.
Among the many attesting to Donelson's stature were such longtime friends as Ira Lipman, Bill Watkins, and Sundquist, who now lives in East Tennessee and was returning to his own point of political origin after many years of absence.
At the end of it all, Donelson, who still runs the Baker Donelson law firm, which is arguably the most distinguished and influential in Tennessee, brought the house down by saying, with his patented Cheshire grin, "I've been so overpraised that I feel obligated to die!"
He delivered the same line and got the same delighted laugh on a similar occasion in 2007, when he was being honored at the venerable Homebuilders site, now demolished. And Lewis Donelson will probably be saying it on other such occasions in the future. "I feel good!" he said Monday night.
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I am a stepmom and a stepgrandma. I've been a stepmom for almost 28 years. I've been through the good and the bad. I know a little about this subject.
The new phrase is "Bonus Child." I like it. It fits, but only if you want it to. You see, the dynamic of a blended family can be either miserable or rewarding. It takes work. I made mistakes with my stepdaughters over the years and trust me, you don't want to live with that guilt.
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Years ago Telstra was a Government owned utility with a monopoly. It could treat its customers with disdain and get away with it.
When the government of the day decided they wanted to sell it off, they had a major shakeup. Customer service lifted, especially for the business sector and even though that might seem a distant memory for many, it's the truth. Telstra did a great job of lifting its game and getting closer to its customers. Major downsizing and outsourcing meant much of the dead wood could be cleaned out and new better systems introduced.
Then came the NBN.
Having sold off Telstra, the government then kicked it in the guts by making its biggest asset (the network) redundant and paying billions to a new player in the market. A kick in the guts for all the mum and dad investors too. The new owner of our nation's telecommunications network, (another monopoly) is now just as unreachable and incompetent as the worst days of the Public utility days of Telstra.
We love to bash Telco's almost as much as banks, but it my experience, every issue I've had with the NBN, (and there's been a few) has been a direct result of actions or inaction of NBN and nothing to do with any of the telcos. The telcos are just as reliant as we are on the NBN network for their business. They are (in my experience) the ones left apologizing to their customers when it's the NBN that have stuffed up.
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Good customer service comes when we have to depend on keeping our customer happy.
Anytime a business (large or small) gets the idea it doesn't have to try, it runs the risk of getting lazy.
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Do you have a burning desire to build your own model railway, but don't know where to begin? This article might help you with ideas to start planning and building your dream model railway layout. It can seem a daunting prospect to start from nothing, but here are a few essentials to think about.
Ask yourself what are you most interested in? Is it locomotive building, carriage making, or creating the buildings and scenery. Perhaps a combination of all of these would best decribe your interest. Alternatively, there are thousands of ready made models available if you are not the most confident modeller.
What scale are you going to model in? Obviously, if space is an issue, consider a smaller scale. The range of products available for all scales of model railways means that there won't be too much of an issue buying rolling stock, scenery, buildings and accessories. Scales available range from Z Gauge (a tiny 1:220) to 1 Gauge (an impressive 1:30.5). If your available space is limited, the smaller scales would give you scope to include a lot more within your layout.
A model railway can be a hugely time consuming project, especially if you plan to build most things from scratch. Buying pre-made kits can save time, but many people prefer to attempt to scratch build. Of course this depends on your capabilities.
Even if you are scratch-building everything, the cost of the raw materials can really add up. Do plenty of research on what the likely costs are of what you want to achieve, to make sure you aren't heading towards something that you can't afford.
Where are you going to locate your model railway? This is something that needs to be very carefully considered. Around the home there can be several options. Unless your layout will be portable, or can be packed or folded in some way, then it is likely to be a permanent feature of your home. Spare bedrooms, sheds and attics are all common locations. A spare bedroom could make a great place for your layout, but can the room be used solely for this purpose? If guests will need to stay in the room every other week, it might not be very practical! A loft/attic can provide plenty of space, but can be impractical. In the summer the heat can become stifling in a loft and is likely to bend the track of your layout. A lot of thought is required when deciding on your location!
Planning is the key to beginning a successful model railway. Good sources of advice are the internet, there are numerous websites and forums packed with good information, model railway shops, and clubs and societies.


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The human race stands on the brink of extinction; the result of a plague the likes of which the world has never seen. When salvation comes, it isn't a miracle cure created by science or our government that saves us.
No, our saviors are monsters.
Jane appears to be nothing special. In fact, she's a sad sight to behold, afflicted by the sorrow of her tragic past and failing marriage. The young wife and mother of two finds herself just as terrified as every other soul when humanity faces doom. Yet, when hope seems lost, Jane does something even her estranged husband fails to–she fights. And she's not alone.
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The love story: I don't write simple love stories. There is joy, pain, loss. There is learning how to be loved, letting go, and epic 'never letting go'. The love you will witness in the Gods & Monsters world is powerful. There are multiple loves, but the term love-triangle is not one that applies to what you will experience. It is complex. It's sexy, sweet, frustrating. It's work of art. And it will only make sense to you when it does to Jane. Just keep an open mind and enjoy the ride.
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Ashley is done playing by the rules. It's time for a walk on the wild side.
She's going after what she's always wanted, and what she'd never admit to wanting.
Forget what her mother and her ex have always said, she's going to be a painter. But that's not the only thing that's going to change now that she's home.
All three Thomas boys are glad to throw off the shackles of 'stepbrother' since the nasty divorce between their parents. Even better, she's not engaged anymore.
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Freaks I've Metby Donald Jans
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Spokane, Washington, is nearly perfect for most people, but Jack Fitzpatrick is not one of them. Hours after graduation and armed with his final paycheck from his nemesis, Mrs, Pohlkiss, Jack heads for Southern California determined to prove that money does buy happiness. Thanks to a lucky run-in with a talent agent a few weeks earlier, Jack has loftier (and more lucrative) dreams than minimum wage in the basement of Nordstrom's.
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The Ombuds office is a place where Camosun students can go for help in dealing with conflicts or disputes on an informal basis. The office is independent, impartial and confidential. Our services are free of charge.
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When you visit the Ombudsperson, you can expect that he will listen carefully to what you have to say and will try to understand what your goals are. The Ombudsperson will find the regulations that are relevant to your situation and help you decide what your options are.
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- issues of a non-academic nature such as housing, immigration and day-care problems
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As a student, you never give up your right to formal procedures. At any time you may use existing avenues of appeal (even after successful work with the Ombudsperson). Working with the Ombudsperson is completely voluntary. You can choose another alternative to resolving your problem at any time.
What doesn't the Ombudsperson do?
The Ombuds office cannot get involved in procedures that are covered by a collective agreement with a certified bargaining unit or in any disputes that do not involve students. The Ombudsperson cannot act as your advocate (the role of the Ombudsperson is to hear all sides of a dispute in a neutral and objective manner).
The Ombudsperson does not handle formal grievances or legal issues nor give legal advice. The Ombudsperson does not have the authority to make or over-turn decisions for administrators. The Ombudsperson does not determine "guilt" or "innocence" nor does the Ombudsperson assign sanctions.
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Many people tell me they wish to get rid of their pain. First, you must understand the language of your pain. Make friends with your pain, and understand it as you would learn to understand the cries of a small infant. You may become incensed by this language. However, you have to be fully with an infant and listen deeply enough, to experience the nuances of what will comfort and soothe the infant when it cries. There are times the infant seems inconsolable, and the parent or person looking after it has tried everything. The infant is still restless and crying. This makes the caregiver and the infant irritated and frustrated. The caregiver is trying to shift the state of the infant without fully being in love and present with the fullness of the infants condition. Once the caregiver gives up all the techniques, gives up their frustrations, and simply settles in with the infant's current state, the energy changes and the infant becomes quieter trusting in the loving presence of the one who holds it...
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Mok Chi, Mayan Death God
Mok Chi is an ancient Mayan god who accepts blood sacrifice from his living worshippers. He is generally depicted in the Mayan pose for death, reclining on his back, with his stomach grossly distended. Scholars of Mayan culture believe that this distended stomach represented the accumulation of gases that are generated within a dying person or a decomposing corpse. It is also -- contrary to the breath of life -- known as the "flowery exhalation" [source: Fitzsimmons].
During ritual sacrifice to Mok Chi, Mayan priests were very drunk. The concept behind drunkenness during these rites was that such a state opened a channel of perception between the gods and the priest. Such a channel allowed for the priest to better carry out the gods' murderous wishes. Balché, a type of mead made from honey and tree bark, served as the main alcoholic spirit used by the Maya.
Mayan priests were also under the influence of hallucinogens like peyote, wild tobacco, toad toxin, datura and a number of other psychedelic plants during these rituals. These drugs were ingested, smoked or in many cases, administered anally through an enema [source: Authentic Maya].


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We first sailed on the Majesty OTS Thanksgiving weekend 2007 and truly enjoyed the experience. This time, not so much. Though our staterooms were much better (Superior Oceanviews on deck nine), the cruise was not as enjoyable mostly due to the crew. In the course of a three-night cruise, one of our party of six (DH, me, my mom, DD, DG and a family friend) was denied boarding, one was falsely accused of smoking in her room and the spa receptionist insisted our appointments were for 4:00 not 4:30 - argh! However, in our nine cruises, we have learned to handle the big stuff (flight home and taxi to the airport for FF who was denied boarding; ask stateroom attendant why housekeeping supervisor thought DD was smoking in her room - turns out SA had turned in room 9558 but HS called room 9578 - note the HS never apologized) and blow off the small stuff.
We like the design of the Majesty, a smaller ship with a more intimate feel. It is nice to have some of amenities RC is known for such as Johnny Rockets and the rock-climbing wall. However, the spa locker room is a joke: there were six lockers but no keys to lock them with, one toilet, one shower, and a tiny steamroom (think three or four people). No sauna. No ambiance. Just a place to disrobe before your spa appointment. When the ship was refurbished, they should have expanded the spa and locker rooms.
The ship had all the usual RC activities: belly flop contest, Love and Marriage, etc. We went to all three evening shows. First one was good but SRO - there is not room for all of the guests so why do they combine the first and second seatings on the first night? We left but watched in our room later. "Signed, Sealed and Delivered" was entertaining - singers and dancers are talented. Juggler on last night and he was fun.
Ports were good. Coco Cay - we got lucky and had a warm, sunny day. The water was cold but the hammocks and loungers were perfect. This is a delightful island. Nassau - weather not quite as nice but still enjoyed the water park at Atlantis. Got a room at the Comfort Suites (which included four Atlantis armbands) for $220 total. Nassau needs to fix its taxi system - just take us where we want to go when we want to go. I had to exit the first taxi (van) and tell the driver if we didn't leave now, we would find another way. Who wants to waste 15 minutes waiting for other people? The driver complied but was not too friendly about it.
We enjoyed the dining room for breakfast and dinner. Service was top-notch and food was fine. Nothing to write home about but certainly edible. Windjammer was a disappointment - fish was not tasty. Room service was excellent.
Our DG, age 8, registered and went to the Adventure Ocean on Friday night. Unfortunately, all the activities were the same as last year so she spent the rest of the cruise hanging out with us.
The final insult of this cruise was disembarkation. We were assigned Group 2, and supposed to leave between 8:15 and 9:00. We went to our departure lounge on deck five and notice the line wrapped the entire length of deck four. When we went to join the line, we were told it started on deck seven so two and one-half hours later, we finally exited the ship at 10:00.
Lessons learned: 1. Make sure everyone's documents are in order. 2. Get a written spa appointment card. 3. Think twice about repeating a cruise - even a good one. 4. SMILE and have fun anyway - it's your vacation.


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Why am I not surprised to see AT&T coming out with Cisco surrounding Spark. For years, as far back as the days of Bell South, Southwestern Bell and the regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOC's) Cisco and they were thick as thieves, as the saying goes.
The RBOC's were always one of the largest integration partners around, so it's no surprise at all that Cisco Spark's first really large go to market partner is, AT&T.
Spark has been an idea in search of both a market and a way to get to it. With AT&T Cisco now has a more reach. They core functionality will allow employees can start with instant messaging and transition to a phone call, audio conference or face-to-face video meeting in just one click. Whether colleagues are in the office, at home or on the go, they have easy access to each other," according to the release.
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No sound on startup or shutdown
Asked by Renju on 2011-07-31
When I installed Ubuntu 11.04, there was sound on start up and shutdown; but now there is nothing( sound is not muted ). What is the reason and what should I do ?
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Please press ctrl + alt + t and then type:
unlock and select to activate audio ....
If still doesn't work left click on top right loudspeaker select sound spreferences settings and then select sound effects...
|Renju (renjumon) said :
Thanks marcobra (Marco Braida), that solved my question.
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No More Heroes has captured its share of analytical attention. Of course, when Suda said that the game was influenced by the surrealist western El Topo, that was like announcing a $2 buffet to construction workers and college students.
Sadly for me, cowzilla3 wrote the article that I have been planning when I first started playing the game back in February, specifically the idea that in NMH, we are not so much playing a character named Travis Touchdown but that we are playing a gamer, all of us who have ever played a game just to kill and level. But since cowzilla and others have well described the irony and critique in NMH, I'll have to comment on something else, which is, I think, the obvious question for any artful creation that flaunts the rules and smashes the plane between the art and the audience: so, now what?
Spoilers ahead . . . .
NMH is a punk game, which is what makes it so interesting. At least, that's what the Grasshopper Manufacture logo suggests. But thanks to the continuous recycling of punk every few years, we may have lost the vitality of what punk is, or at least was. It was not just thrashing but conscious breaking of conventions, of making music what it was . . . rebellious. And NMH is one of the more rebellious games I've seen in a while, an upstart that disregards and even thumbs its nose at all the conventions that the 'stadium' games luxuriate in--the sexy, photo-realistic graphics, the complex stories, the intricate controls and involved gameplay, layers of sound and music, and especially the violent game play and objectives. (Schlaghund argues that parody is not necessarily punk, a point well taken. However, I think we shouldn't be too fastidious about what is and is not punk: Grasshopper's slogan is "let's punk" which he explained in a Gamasutra interview: "What I mean by 'punk' is to destroy existing ideas and create something new, original.")
Games have largely become a host of set of conventions with minor tweaks that are nothing more than the t-shirts of someone else's rule-breaking. Mixing FPS and RPG elements are not the stuff of ground breaking games, truth be told.
The ending, such as it is, for NMH is where it flaunts the rules the most. Not only do the characters start acknowledging that they are in a game, the ending splinters in a way that we don't really know what the story is.
So, just in case you weren't sure of the point of NMH, Suda has beaten you over the head with this ending to clarify: bullocks to your narrative structures. The ending reminds me of when Public Image, LTD appeared on American Bandstand and Johnny Rotten disregarded the lip syncing conventions of the show and just danced with the crowd.
Anyone who makes a game like this deserves accolades because it is an expression of freedom and creative independence. Yet, we have seen this kind of rebellion before. The problem is that we often find ourselves with the equivalent of the Institutional Revolutionary Party: rebelling requires something to rebel against, and if the revolution becomes successful, then it must invent a foil to rebel against further or face the fact that, as the Who sang, "Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss." Or it must simply fade away.
Rebelling against conventions for the sake of breaking those conventions only works for so long before we ask, "Now what?" and "So?" In painting and sculpture, we've seen artists rebel against a non-existant conformity after the impressionists, then the expressionists, the cubists, and other -ists make the point that artists don't have to paint cherubs to create something meaningful. Deconstruction is really only interesting and post-modern awareness is clever only for so long.
Even though we should enjoy NMH for what it is and isn't, it's hard not to wonder what Suda's post-punk game will be. These kind of creative efforts are significant because they can be watersheds for even more interesting work, something that might not be obvious to the mainstream until much later. Suda might be working on a game that goes even further in its parody and critique, but is it possible that, in flaunting game conventions, we can look for much different games? Will Suda and his games have that kind of influence? Or is he one of the rare types who can not only critique but can create alternatives, too?
I see NMH mostly as trying to accomplish the first aim for punk games, to destroy existing ideas about what a game is supposed to be. In fact, I think you could argue that NMH doesn't so much destroy those ideas as it has challenges them, maybe even bloodies them. Perhaps I'm being fastidious myself when I say that destroying something is not the same as creating something new. While I appreciate the cleverness and freshness of NMH, it strikes me as a transitional game, one that says, "Games don't have to focus on violence, use levels, have tidy endings, use realistic graphics." If NMH is a critique and rebellion against indulgent, violent and soulless games, then NMH really can't be What Games Can Be. NMH is original, yes, but it is not the real alternative to ladders of murderous gaming that it implies ought to be there.
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Punk Gaming and No More Heroes
No More Heroes has captured its share of analytical attention. Of course, when Suda said that the game was influenced by the surrealist western El Topo, that was like announcing a $2 buffet to construction workers and college students.


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- Plug home electronics into power strips with surge protection. Turn the strip off when the equipment is not in use.
- Turn off your computer when not in use and activate sleep mode when away from it.
- Add weather stripping or caulk around windows, doors, exhaust fans and other places where wires or pipes pass through walls.
- Close the damper in your fireplace when it is not in use.
- Install a programmable thermostat, allowing you to adjust the temperature for when you are home, away or sleeping.
- Look for natural furnishings that have been or can be recycled.
Kitchen and Laundry
- Look for the ENERGY STAR® label on home appliances and products. These products meet strict efficiency guidelines set by the EPA.
- Use a toaster oven instead of a large conventional oven, when possible.
- Boil water in a pot with a lid.
- Use pots and pans that cover the stove's heating element.
- Keep your refrigerator set between 33-39 degrees.
- Keep your freezer full.
- Don't place refrigerators right next to ovens.
- Run the dishwasher when it is full and use the energy-saving setting for drying or let dishes air dry.
- Use warm or cold water for washing clothes and cold water for rinsing.
- Wash and dry full loads of clothes.
- Use an automatic clothes-drying cycle instead of a timed cycle.
- Keep the dryer's lint filter clean for greater efficiency.
- Recycle.
- Put a TV on a sleep timer if you like to fall asleep while it's on.
- Make sure furniture and drapes aren't blocking the air supply vents.
- Unplug your electric space heater when not in use.
- Lower water heater to the optimal temperature of 120-125 degrees F.
- Wrap your water heater with a water heater blanket.
- Insulate water pipes coming from the water heater.
- Install low-flow shower heads and faucets to reduce energy and hot water use.
- Repair leaky faucets.
- Turn off running water when shaving or brushing your teeth.
Attics and Utility Rooms
- Add insulation to the attic.
- Insulate around recessed lights, attic doors and other places where outdoor air sneaks in.


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Troubleshooting Scientist
Type of contractPermanent
Alpha Partners is actively looking for a Troubleshooting scientist. Our client is a growing SME in Belgium. You will be a scientific expert in the production department.
- Supervise continuous improvement of products already marketed;
- Supervise investigations of existing scientific problems and processes in production;
- Participate in the validation of new raw materials;
- Ensure the backup role of the Formulation team leader;
- Ensure the role of scientific referent in the production department;
- Participate in scaling up and transfer of new products.
To carry out your missions, you will implement solutions in the following areas:
- Improvement and development of kits in production;
- Participation in transfers of new products;
- Coating: supervision of the analysis of the tests;
- Investigation of non-conformities in the internal software, proposal and follow-up of corrective actions (in relation to the QA);
- Management for the production department of investigations and corrective actions of customer complaints;
- Participated in the drafting of procedures for the analysis of critical raw materials;
- Act as an interface between routine production activities and those of R & D / QA / QC;
- Supervises the validation of new raw materials (laboratory tests and analysis of results) and transmission of results to suppliers in the context of trouble shooting;
- Guaranty of the in-depth analysis of scientific files in production: detection of potential drifts, investigations, analysis of data, communication with the relevant teams in;
- Control of all formulation products and manufacturing activities (in terms of biological and chemical reactions);
- Propose and manage the stability studies of the materials, and intermediates of production, to increase their control.
- Strong scientific knowledge (master / PhD in biology, biochemistry and / or immunology);
- Knowledge in immunological diagnostics;
- Knowledge of antibody / antigen reactions;
- Knowledge of lateral flow processes;
- Knowledge of antibiotics: a plus;
- Good knowledge in English;
- Mastery of laboratory tools (pipettes, scales, etc ...);
- Drafting capacities;
- Reporting / presentation / documentation capabilities;
- Mastery of statistical techniques and tools.
- Competitive salary
- Group and hospitalization insurance
- Meal vouchers
- Net expenses
- …
Job Reference: Troubleshooting Scientist
Salary: Attractive
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Job Start Date: Immediately
Job Type: Permanent
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This is a real little gem but far removed from the average self-catering cottage - better described as a little bit 'quirky', it is known to have been short-listed for the role of Bilbo Baggins' house in Lord of the Rings. The property is unusual in every way but has been carefully planned and is comfortable and cosy - a perfect choice for a couple looking for something that little bit different and it is ideal for a romantic holiday. With a slanted ladder-type wooden stairway with handrails and wood panelled walls upstairs, it will remind guests of the inside of a yacht rather than a conventional cottage.
As its name implies Dovecot Cottage was originally a dovecote, it is a detached stone-built and listed building set on the east side of the vale of Grasmere and is a short walk into the village and handy for a couple of local pubs. There are enough walks from the door to keep everyone happy and ample places for eating out in the immediate area - no need to use the car on a daily basis.
Those of you who enjoy the challenge of the high tops can tackle the summit of Fairfield, or take the shorter steep path to Alcock Tarn to enjoy the panoramic views, whilst for easier days out you could enjoy a stroll into Grasmere village with maybe a row on the lake or a climb to the top of Loughrigg Fell or Silver How. The beautiful Easedale Valley makes a fine destination for a gentle ramble, lovely for a picnic on a sunny day, and the delightful paths around Grasmere Lake and Rydal Water are some of the most popular in the Lake District.
Dovecot Cottage is situated in the same location as Fir Tree Cottage Property Ref. 7045.
Accommodation: Steps and path from the parking to the front door. Entrance into sitting/dining room (TV, DVD) with its cosy log burning stove, two-seater sofa and dining table for two. The fitted kitchen has fridge, electric oven and gas hob, and its own door to the outside. Laundry facilities are available on site in a separate outbuilding (also used by Fir Tree Cottage next door).
And now upstairs...you arrive first in the dressing area which was the original dovecote entrance with the decorative cubbyholes set in the end wall. The sleeping area (double bed) has some restricted headroom and a door to the outside which accesses steps leading down to ground floor level. A good sized bathroom has deep Victorian style roll top bath, basin and wc.
Outside: The cottage is set on a sloping site backed by trees with grassy areas around and there is room to sit outside just in front of the door on the level terrace. At the end of the cottage there are slate steps which make an alternative access to the sleeping area on the top floor. Parking for one car immediately outside the boundary wall. Shared laundry facilities outside in separate room by driveway gate. Grasmere village centre three quarters of a mile. Less than 5 mins stroll to the Swan Hotel for bar and eating out.
One small pet accepted * non-smokers please * Wifi very limited due to location * duvet/bed made up for arrival * gas hob * electric oven and grill * microwave * fridge * auto washer * dryer * gas central heating and hot water * all gas and electricity included * fuel for fire available locally * sorry no room for cot or high chair * towels available - please order
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Verdict handed down in absentia for Copts living in the United States who produced the anti-Islam film 'Innocence of Muslims'
Egypt's grand mufti on Tuesday approved an Egyptian court's death sentence, handed down in absentia in November 2012, for seven Copts living in the United States linked to an anti-Islam film that sparked riots throughout the Muslim world.
Ali Gomaa's stamp of approval is symbolic as the convicted do not reside in Egypt. Most of them live in the United States.
The charges were brought in September 2012 during a wave of public outrage in Egypt over the amateur film, which was produced by an Egyptian-American Copt.
The low-budget "Innocence of Muslims," parts of which were made available online, portrays the Prophet Muhammad as a fraud, womanizer and buffoon.
The convicted parties were accused of harming national unity, insulting and publicly attacking Islam and spreading false information.


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TakaraTomy PlaRail Shinkalion is a toy designed to promote the launch of the Shinkansen E5 Series Hayabusa bullet train, 2015 release, price TBD
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The KLIA Express Family Package is only RM120 one-way for 2 adults and 2 children (2 to 12 years old) – that's 25% off the normal fares!
And now, you have the option of adding Child tickets at only RM20 per child.
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- Family Package RM120 for 2 Adults + 2 Children one-way;
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- For Family Package, the default option is for 2 Adults and 2 Children. Customers can buy additional Child ticket(s) at RM20 in the same transaction. If customers wish to purchase more than 2 Adult tickets, they need to purchase the additional ticket(s) in another transaction.
- These packages are not valid together with other ongoing promotions or discounts.
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Where can i find how to use image mount in acronis?
Where can I find the tool to install or use, which helps me to know how to use image mount in acronis?
Where can I find the tool to install or use, which helps me to know how to use image mount in acronis?
Hi Alisa! I have instructions here on how to mount images in Acronis, but it is not for installation. I still hope this will help you.
For Mounting an Image:
If you choose a backup containing incremental images, you might as well choose the one with the successive incremental image, also known as "backup versions" through the date/time created.
If your backup has a password, Acronis True Image Home 2011 will ask for your password.
To mount incremental images successfully, you must have all previous backup versions and the initial full backup. Otherwise, it will not be possible.
The image mounted will be in "Read-Only" mode as set by default. If you want to set it in "Read-Write" mode, just check the option in Wizard. When you Unmount a "Read-Write" image, there will be a new incremental backup created with changes made to the mounted image.
The program will then run Windows Explorer after the image is connected, showing its contents.
To Unmount an image:
Click "Unmount Image" on the "Tools and Utilities" screen.
Select the disk you want to unmount and click "OK."
For sample images, clear instructions, and more information visit this site:
Hi Alisa,
I had here a website where you can visit, http://kb.xploretech.com/Default.aspx?id=10266. You will see here the Motion Computing Knowledge Base Article that describes about how to explore archives and mount images using the Acronis True Image recovery software. It has a step-by-step procedure so it can be easy for you to follow.
I hope it could help you.


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How to store jewelry is a question every person asks themselves when they have expensive jewelry, when they open their drawer or jewelry box and everything is in one big mess, or when they cannot find a special piece that they are looking for.
How to Store Expensive Jewelry
Expensive jewelry, or less expensive but sentimentally special jewelry, needs care to be sure that it lasts. Scratching and tarnish can rapidly diminish its looks and its value.
- Store each piece in a separate compartment if your jewelry box allows. If not, buy personal jewelry bags. The bags should be specific for jewelry. Silver especially needs tarnish proof cloth. The bags should breathe so there is no moisture buildup which can ruin some stones and promote tarnish. Storing individually will stop the items from scratching each other.
- Keep away from heat.
- Keep away from moisture. Moisture will ruin some stones, and silver tarnishes when it gets wet.
- For a decorative table top holder, consider putting a few spare teacups on the counter. Line them with some tarnish proof cloth. When you take off your jewelry, you can drop it into the cup and it will get a chance to dry thoroughly before storing it away. The cups also give you a place to store jewelry while showering or any other activity with water.
- For chains and necklaces, get a necklace holder. These come in standup styles Credit: PD - http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Anillos.jpgwhere you hang them and others where you lay them out. You can also get some of the tarnish proof cloth (It comes in very handy) all lay out the chains.
How to Store Less Expensive Jewelry
If you have jewelry that is not worth the cost of special care, such as costume jewelry, or just cheap pieces easily replaced, you can be less careful with it.
- Teacups or little boxes on the counter will be handy places to store rings and bracelets. You can still line them with cloth, or not. Group like items together. You can put the cups in a drawer to keep them out of sight, for privacy or neatness.
- For bracelets and necklaces, hooks on the wall right at hand can work.
How To Store Jewelry With Security In Mind
If you are looking for tips in how to store jewelry to keep it safe, keep these tips in mind.
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- If your jewelry is very expensive, do not keep them in an obvious place. It is nice to open a jewelry box and rummage through your pieces before deciding what to wear, but a thief will go straight to the jewelry box when robbing you. Keep the more expensive pieces separate, maybe in a safe or the kitchen cupboard. Still store in the manners listed above.
- Store your jewelry away from places where it can get lost easily. For example, putting one of the teacups mentioned above on the sink counter might not be a good idea. Sooner or later something will be dropped in the sink. Watch out for heaters grates in the floor, or even loose floorboards.
Just take a little time to get a system set up, and it will be easy to follow and keep your jewelry safe and in good shape. Knowing how to store jewelry will keep your investment intact.


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Music Alumni- Keeping in Touch
For many years, a newsletter called Music Notes has been mailed to music alumni and friends on a periodic basis. Currently we are working with the alumni and communications staff to determine the best ways to stay in touch. Whether through this page, Facebook, or other means, our goal is to stay in contact with as many alumni as possible. Please contact Dr. Vickers, the department head with suggestions or questions.
Alumni information must come from you, so take a moment to get in touch. The 'Alumni Update' tab to the left will connect you to the alumni office, but we hope you will also contact the department directly with news about professional and personal milestones. What other NMU music alums have you been in contact with? A picture is worth a thousand words; send current photos or something from the past. Here a couple of recent examples:
Bob Moore, Marquette trumpeter, with former faculty members Allen Niemi, Hal Wright, and Ruth Mathews. At a gathering of former music faculty in Marquette in August, 2012
Robert Buchkoe, pianist and NMU alumnus, at a gathering for former music faculty in August 2012
Members of the Arts Chorale from various years under the direction of Dr. Douglas Amman had an informal gathering on August 18, 2012. Joining hosts Randy and Diane Veale at their home in Gwinn were Dr. Amman and his wife Jean, Jayme Bell, David Dagenais, Joanne Olivier, Kathy Risse, Mary Trolla (former director of the Negaunee Choruses), and Elizabeth Snyder.
David Dagenais, Jayme Bell, and Diane Veale and Jean Amman.
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Founded in 1979, Lombart Instruments was in need of a fresh new logo that fit its established reputation as the leading ophthalmic distributor. Circa helped implement an updated brand style that is reflected through various collateral pieces to signage for their trade show.
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"The first time I met Laura she was on vacation. She came to meet me for an early morning breakfast meeting so she could better understand our company and our customers. It was a great start, and her company continued to bring enthusiasm and great ideas as we rebranded a forty year old family business. Thank you Circa!"
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Do you have more strawberries than you know what to do with? These Strawberry Fruit Leathers make a delicious snack & are healthy for you too!
Let me start off by saying that I wrote this post & then I ate all of my Strawberry Fruit Leathers before taking pictures… Major Oops! So I had to make them again… Bummer right? And this time I managed to take pictures!
So now on to the original Strawberry Fruit Leathers post!
Last Friday I noticed that our strawberries were starting to go bad & since we were going to be gone all weekend I knew I had two options, blend & freeze for smoothies or make Strawberry Fruit Leathers. I decided to opt for the Strawberry Fruit Leathers!
I made this decision exactly 6 hours before I expected my husband home (at which point I needed to have us both packed for heading back to Tennessee) & I knew that it took at least 6 hours to bake/dry. So I knew I was hitting it kind of close, but I was determined to have me some Strawberry Fruit Roll Ups no matter what!
Last summer when I shared with you my recipe for Watermelon Fruit Leathers I set my oven at the lowest temperature 175°F & baked it for over 6 hours. I knew I didn't have a leisurely amount of time to dry out the fruit & since I know there is a chance your oven doesn't go that low I decided to set my oven to 200ºF. Although they turned out well I have decided that I prefer setting my oven to the lower temperature (175ºF) & baking longer because I noticed that the edges were way crispier than last time, while the center was still slightly sticky.
When I went back to see how much sugar I added to the Watermelon Fruit Leathers I was completely shocked! I definitely did not want to use that much again, actually I didn't want to use any at all, so I decided to sweeten these Strawberry Fruit Leathers with honey instead. I highly suggest using honey that is local to your area. I have noticed over the years that the more I intake local honey during the spring & fall the more willing I am to go outside & the less I feel like my allergies are slowly trying to kill me.
Another great thing about making these Strawberry Fruit Leathers is that I didn't have to strain any excess liquid like I did for the Watermelon Fruit Leathers! The process was so simple & fast, I daresay it might have been the quickest prep work I have ever done for a recipe!
These Strawberry Fruit Leathers are the perfect way to use up aging strawberries & they are definitely the most delicious homemade fruit leathers I have ever made!
So without further ado here is my recipe for Strawberry Fruit Leathers!
ps You must make these Strawberry Fruit Leathers, your kids & tastebuds will thank me later!
Strawberry Fruit Leathers
Do you have more strawberries than you know what to do with? These Strawberry Fruit Leathers make a delicious snack & are healthy for you too!
- 3 1/2 Cups Cut Strawberries
- 3 Tablespoons Honey (optional)
- First, blend/puree the strawberries & stir in the honey.
- Pour the pureed strawberries on a pan lined with heat safe plastic wrap & spread evenly with a spatula.*(1)
- Place in your oven, at 200ºF or the lowest temperature possible (recommended 175ºF), for 6-8 hours until the leather is no longer sticky.
- Remove the plastic from the leather, cut into strips with a pizza cutter, & roll it up with strips of parchment paper.
- Enjoy! *(2)
- *1. Try to keep it away from the edges so that it will be easier to pull off later (nobody wants to eat the edges of plastic either).
- *2. Keep stored in a slightly opened contained for up to a week (If it is in an airtight container it might get too moist & stick together). Although you will probably eat them all in a day like I did!
I'd love to see your Strawberry Fruit Leathers!
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Anjali, Arjun surprise Sachin
Sachin Tendulkar's wife Anjali and son Arjun surprised the Master Blaster with their visit to the Eden Gardens yesterday. The mother-son duo were not scheduled to travel to Kolkata for the first Test.
Yesterday, the duo took their seats at the Eden Gardens' president's box at 10:15am. They later moved on to the clubhouse gallery from where they watched the entire first day's play.
According to one of the spectators sitting in the vicinity, Anjali was hoping that Sachin would get a bowl and possibly even take a wicket before tea.
"It would be great if (skipper MS) Dhoni gives the ball to him now," Anjali exclaimed to Arjun, sitting at the clubhouse lower tier, reported IANS. Moments later, India skipper MS Dhoni asked Tendulkar to bowl, and the batting maestro got a crucial breakthrough to send back WI's Shane Shillingford.
Meanwhile, Arjun appeared fascinated by the atmosphere at the Eden Gardens on his maiden trip here. While spectators indulged in the Mexican Wave, he remained seated but kept banging his empty soft drink bottle on his seat in keeping with the rhythm.
At the end of the day, Anjali and Arjun went near the dressing room area, where they met Sachin. The batting legend later told this correspondent that he was indeed surprised to them there.
Mother and son later visited a nearby lounge where some Tendulkar pictures were on display. Arjun was quick to point to a picture of the Tendulkar family during the 2006 tour to Pakistan.
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Phase Fatale, "Skyscraper"
Exploring the dark side of EBM.
Week in Pop: DLRN, Friend Roulette, Heliotropes, Pastel
With Brothers Weiss, VANIISH, and more.
Lust For Youth announce International LP in June
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