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A while ago I wrote about Microsoft having an awful music strategy. The gist was generally that they had created lots of great services but nothing linked together and left users confused. Now with the release of Windows 8, the latest Xbox update and Xbox Music lets see what's changed.
Xbox Music
Xbox Music is essentially a rebranding of Zune. Personally I likes the Zune products and calling everything Xbox to me just makes confusion, but it's just a name so I'll look past it.
In Microsofts press release for Xbox Music they talk about users currently using services like Last FM to discover music, Spotify to play subscription music anywhere and Amazon to buy music and store it in the cloud. Xbox Music is meant to combine all of these into 1 service. Sounds great! Even better Windows 8 will let you stream any song from the catalogue for free, which is fairly amazing.
There is still in Music Pass service at £8.99 which allows you to stream music to Xbox 360, and Windows Phone 7, plus sort of sync all your music across devices.
Sounds like there kind of ticking all the box's of what I wanted to see, what about the software…
Well software on the Xbox 360 is basically what it was before except for the fact you now have playlists that sync with all your other devices. So if you make a playlist on your Windows 8 machine then it will be there on your Xbox. Other than that there's still the limiting feature that you cant play music while playing a game and you can't copy music from a CD into the Xbox Music app, there's still a separate Music section on the Xbox for that. Without the Xbox Music pass you also still can't sync you music from PC to Xbox. The playlist is there but the music either won't play (if it's not in the catalogue), will just play a 30 second preview or if you originally bought it from Microsoft will play the whole track.
As for the new Music app on Windows 8, it's a start but far from perfect. The UI is nice and touch friendly but it's harder to use than the old Zune player. Viewing your music lists everything in giant lists. The nice compact grid of albums organised by most recent that showed everything you were likely to want to play is gone, and to me this is a shame. Other features like being able to skip through a track or even click and artist and then an album are also gone. Now you must go into the full artist page including albums you don't own, fair enough you can stream all this stuff, but I'd really just like to see my stuff. For some reason I think while creating the service that lets you stream any music Microsoft lost sight of the concept of a music collection. People like to collect music and in may ways you can learn a lot about a person by looking at what music is in their collection. But with the Music App your collection now seems to contain 30,000,000 tracks and is in no way personal.
A big big plus for Windows 8 though is Media Centre has gone (you can still get it but by default its gone). I like this as Media Centre was just another service creating confusion. It wasn't a bad product but Microsoft needed to pick one solution and go with it, rather than leave users with many half complete options.
Microsoft's ambition for 3 styles of music in one was a nice idea, but they've really only fulfilled 2 of them. The Radio service and subscription music. The one I'm most interested in (your own music) is still a mess, and it all seems to stem from the music subscription service dominating everything else. When they say you can get your music on your Xbox, what they really seem to be meaning is when you pay £8.99 a month you can get anything on your Xbox, therefore you have your music on your Xbox. But if your like me and spend closer to £20 a year on music rather than over £100, then £80 a year just to play music you already own is quite expensive!!!
The Future
One thing we still are yet to see is the new Music hub in Windows Phone 8. We know it will integrate with the Xbox Music Pass, but we don't yeu know how we're going to get our own music on the device. The new Music app in Windows 8 doesn't suggest any way to add music to a device, and even if the icons just appeared like in Zune, there is no dragging and dropping of music to suggest you will drag music onto your phone. We can only hope that the solution they've come up with isn't requiring you to spend £8.99 on a music pass and then only sync your playlists as with Xbox 360.


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Now I had stopped buying pickles for myself over 14 years ago. But yesterday I bought a small jar of them and ate some with my lunch today. They were pretty good. Good enough to have more tonight with dinner.
Funny how 1 little food item, can make soooo many memories….times when my mom used to make a variety of pickles every year when I was a kid, or when my ex – fiance (R.I.P.) hated pickles and always complained when fast food restaurants would automatically put pickles on every sandwich.
Anyways, I am spending Christmas by myself again, only this year it's with my jar of gherkins & a store-bought pumpkin pie. I hope the rest of you are having a nice holiday, as for me I will be glad when the holiday season is over.


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More from James Bryan Smith in his epic trilogy on spiritual formation. These are really worth your time. Here more of what I've loved from The Good and Beautiful life, p182 over the weekend.
"We live in the unshakeable kingdom of God, so that even when we are tested, we never fail. This is why I am confident that our world is perfectly safe. Safe? You may be thinking, are you kidding? This world is scary and dangerous! That is true if you are on the throne of your life, living outside the kingdom of God. Inside the kingdom of God we are in no danger.
No danger? You could get cancer, hit by a bus, lose your job or lose a loved one in a heartbeat. Let me say clearly: none of these things can harm those who live in the kingdom. If we die, we step into glory. If we lose a job, we can learn how to trust God for something better. If we lose a loved one, we can be certain that we will soon enjoy their company, for all eternity. As long as we live in fellowship with our good and beautiful God in his mighty kingdom, we have nothing to fear, not even fear itself. For nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God. When we know this to be true, we can let go of worry and begin living with confidence and joy."


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This weekend, I counted down the minutes to the new Star Wars trailer and stared at this poster for hours. Here's what happened in the rest of the U.S. this past week.
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I have started to emerge from the doldrums of the last few months. It has been a rough patch, but I am still here. Music, of course, has still provided a great outlet for me. This year has already seen amazing releases from some great long lasting bands. I have also been introduced to some great up-and-coming acts. Read More Ten Songs Keeping Me Sane This Week: Spring Awakening
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Naming and branding a new project, business, or idea can be tricky. A good name is rarely obvious, and can take some work to find.
That's what I faced with UsersThink; I had the idea long before I had the name.
I read the same bazillion other articles you've probably already read on naming a project (I found the ones from Nathan Barry and Buffer the most helpful).
I noticed that they all seemed to have the same gaps in the naming process, ones I had to fill in myself.
So I built this guide to help you name your next big idea.
Step 0: Delay naming your idea for as long as possible
Figuring out ideas for project names isn't as important as figuring out what your idea is and then building your idea.
Even when I was using UsersThink feedback to improve UsersThink, naming was delayed until as late as possible.
While you're working on your idea, you might change the focus, which could make a once perfect name no longer appropriate.
This is the most important part of the naming process, and is an area I see no one else talking about.
Step 0.5: Ignore everything I'm about to say and pick something short
To be honest, this is viable.
But often this requires a greater amount of time and money to make it work, and there's a high risk of ending up with startup name ideas that are just awful.
A number of startups have paid in the mid-five figures for the perfect one word name, one that has little direct association with the problem they're solving.
But if you're not venture funded, or you're more invested in the problem you're solving than the name your project ends up with, avoid this tactic.
I did, and using the following steps I came up with UsersThink, which cost me $10.
Step 1: Brainstorm a list of words related to your idea
Open a new document and type out a list of words that come to mind when thinking about your project.
This stage is about generating, not editing, so don't worry about how good or bad a word is; just get it down.
Use a Thesaurus to help generate even more words.
Step 2: Plug the words into LeanDomainSearch
LeanDomainSearch will give you a list of available dot com domains that contain the word for which you're surfing.
Prioritize your list of words, and plug them one by one into LeanDomainSearch.
Each word will give you a MASSIVE list of project names, so don't catalogue every option, but spend time writing down the domains that might work for you.
Only downside with LeanDomainSearch is it only searches for dot com listings, which means you can't find top-level domains (TLDs) like dot io or dot co or anything else that might work for your branding.
Use a tool like Domainr or Domize for ideas that might have different TLDs available.
Step 3: Narrow your domain list using these parameters
Once you have your list of names/domains, narrow your focus.
Quick parameters to help narrow your list:
Does it pass the phone test?
Is it easy to say and spell correctly over the phone or in a loud room?
Record a voice memo on your phone and play it back. Or call a friend, tell it to her, then ask her to say it back and spell it out. If it's hard to repeat back or spell, it might not be ideal.
Relatively short (two words or close).
In general, shorter is better.
Less to type, less to shorten, less to remember.
Two syllables (or close).
I broke this rule with UsersThink (it's three syllables), but having a name close to two syllables helps it pass the phone test and makes it easier to remember.
If the name relates to the field of your idea, don't make it too specific.
Having a name that ties into your idea isn't bad, but don't make it so narrowly focused that if you change your idea the name no longer works.
Will it be easy to find?
Is there already a lot of competition for anything close to your branding idea?
Do a quick Google search (logged out) for your specific name as it would be written (not including the TLD).
Do the same with social searches (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc) or any other places where you think your target audience might hang out.
This was an issue for UsersThink for the first 3 months after launch on both Google and Twitter (ruh roh!).
If you're able to build a brand around your idea and name, it will cease to be a problem, as was the case with UsersThink, but know early on if this will be a concern.
Bonus: can you cheat with a short addition?
If you check out Buffer, you'll notice their domain is bufferapp.com.
You can always append words like get, app, start, try, lets, and a number of other short words to either the beginning or end of your name to get a domain.
Just be careful, as it's common for people to think your domain spelling is the actual name of the product.
Names don't have to meet all of these parameters.
Keep in mind your ideas for project names don't have to meet all of these qualities (UsersThink doesn't), just be aware of the potential downsides.
Step 4: Prioritize your short list
You should have a list of domains/startup names that fit the previous criteria, so time to prioritize that list.
This should be based on your opinion and gut instinct, and that's okay. This is your project, and you have to be okay with whatever name you choose.
Narrow it down to your top 12 picks.
Step 5: Get feedback
Are you surprised I'm in favor of getting feedback?
Talk to people you trust, both in their opinion and also to not steal the domains out from under you.
Explain your idea in a sentence or two, then give them the list and ask what they think.
UsersThink was on my short list of names, and I got a lot of feedback saying to use it.
One example of the feedback I received on the name UsersThink: "I actually like that a lot. It's easy to remember, doesn't sound like anything else I can think of, and is descriptive."
Step 6: Register the domain and get back to work
Register that sucker and plaster that name everywhere. Huzzah!
Not 100% certain? That's okay, you can always change it later (did you know the original name for Stripe was "/dev/payments"?)
Now that you have a name, you can focus on the real work of building your awesome idea!


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Washington DC (Sept 2017) – Monies were expropriated, civil liberties infringed upon, and reputations threatened under the guise of enforcing American anti-gambling laws, concludes a new report* — a cautionary tale for foreign businesses, America's trading partners, and multilateral economic institutions.
"Do as I say, Not as I do": How the WTO, Antigua & a Canadian overcame American hypocrisy on free trade, published today by the Democracy Institute, documents both America's discriminatory trade practices against the small Caribbean island-state of Antigua and uncovers the US government's highly irregular, ill-advised, and unsuccessful prosecution of Calvin Ayre, the Canadian online gambling entrepreneur.
"These mistakes resulted from the US government's illogical campaign to prevent American consumers from betting in cyberspace," according to Patrick Basham, the report's author. "Policy 'success' in this area," argues Basham, "required that America consciously and relentlessly threaten the livelihood of Antigua's thriving, legal online gambling industry, which provides a global customer base with a responsible, regulated service."
America has disrespected the WTO throughout the protracted dispute. "The WTO can only serve as an effective trade traffic cop if it's afforded due respect," observes Basham. As the role model for all WTO members, America has nevertheless spent the past 14 years acting, at least with regard to Antigua, as if the trading world's rules simply do not apply to her. Basham comments that, "Throughout, America repeatedly chose myopic self-interest over traditional American values, such as the freedom to trade and the rule of law."
"It was legally incorrect and politically unwise for America to initiate this dispute with Antigua," states Basham, coauthor of the seminal 2011 book, Gambling: A Healthy Bet. "The signals sent by American foot-dragging on the WTO case, and her subsequent, blinkered, over-the-top prosecutions of Ayre and other Canadians — rendered de facto innocent by earlier WTO decisions — reveal such disregard for the WTO's authority that a dangerous precedent has been set by the very same institution's most influential member."
The report details how America simultaneously employed dubious legal and financial instruments designed to limit, and ideally eliminate, the financial freedom of American consumers to wager voluntarily online and the personal freedom of Canadians operating businesses catering legally to those customers. Basham suggests that, "Future domestic American policymaking should not similarly spill over into international rule-breaking and mistaken prosecutions. Otherwise, America will be viewed, on the trade and legal fronts, as a poor global citizen."
* The report will be debated by an expert international panel in an interactive Geneva event paralleling the WTO's Public Forum 2017. Open to the public, stakeholders, and the media, the event will be held 27 September 2017 from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm at the Mon Repos Hotel, 131 rue de Lausanne, Geneva 1202. For media accreditation, or to reserve a seat, please email [email protected]
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Mathias Malzieu - The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
- David Pollock
- 30 July 2009
Perhaps the most fantastical thing about this book is its depiction of an Edinburgh where a tumble-down old house owned by a woman who births the children of prostitutes and unfaithful women sits at the top of Arthur's Seat. In any event, it's the wintry, gothic character of the city that Mathias Malzieu has adopted, rather than its geographical precision.
Malzieu, as the lead singer of the eccentric French band Dionysos, has been described as 'a genius' by Eric Cantona and 'Francois Truffaut with a band' by Iggy Pop. This Tim Burtonesque fable is based on his group's concept album La Mécanique du Cœur and concerns a dispossessed child who must be saved shortly after birth by the implantation of a cuckoo-clock motor in his defective heart.
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Five years ago on April 7,
2000 the Nugget launched its new regional newspaper in the huge area around
North Bay.From Temagami and Temiskaming to Sturgeon Falls to Sundridge to
Mattawa, 18,500 mailboxes and some 50,000 people began to receive a free copy of
Community Voices with its red banner every Friday. The voices in the Voices
would come from whoever had something to say about their community or their
interests. Now 260 editions later the paper has become popular throughout the
Rosalie Little was the editor
for the first couple of years, followed by current editor Dawn Clarke. As one
of those original writers I marvel at the skill these ladies have to take
numerous parts of a puzzle, articles, ads, etc., and put them together on a
tight schedule to give us a nicely readable paper. Congratulations to the
Nugget and the numerous contributors who write to a tight schedule, to help put
the paper together every week.
The first edition with the
cover shown here featured the work of Chef Daniel Esposito from Canadore College
who continued to contribute for a couple of years. Many contributors have come
and gone for various reasons and have been replaced by other interesting
writers. I was one of the originals as was Fran Morris from Redbridge and
Deborah Kurtzer-Johnston from Sundridge who continue to write when we can and
when our work fits in depending on the size of the paper that week and the
amount of material submitted. Over the 5 years I have had 213 Heritage
Perspectives articles published plus 10 occasional Art Scene articles over the
last 18 months. My Heritage Perspectives column usually has one to several
photographs each time and I estimate that close to 500 have been used.
The hardest column I have
written was the first one and it has become easier and more pleasurable ever
since. I always choose my own topic and I seldom get edited except occasionally
on the title of the article when the editor's eye is sharper than mine. The
material has to be in a week prior to publication so timing is often a factor
especially if you are writing something like this article with a time factor
I could not do my column
without a little help from my friends and people interested in history. I would
not do the column if it were not for the computer which I use for research and
shuffling copy. I write the column out in long hand and deliver it a kilometer
away to my neighbour and history buff Bernadette Kerr who types it and emails it
to me for editing. She is one of the few people who can read my handwriting.
When it is finished she sends a copy to the Nugget and a copy to my son in
Toronto who puts it online after publication on my website (www.pastforward.ca)
where all previous articles are available. I choose suitable photos, scan them
and send them to my son who enhances them if necessary and sends them to the
Nugget. It works like clockwork most of the time.
I appreciate the feedback I
get on my columns and apologize for not having the time to respond to every
request. I also appreciate the support of the many receptive people without
whom I could not carryout the research necessary for some columns.
The first edition scared me a
bit when I found a number of history references which turned out to be just a
coincidence. The venerable Gord McCulloch wrote one of his Pine Cone columns,
Deborah Kurtzer-Johnson told how Sundridge got its name, Tammy Odrowski told how
Trout Creek got its name and Cindy Cameron had an article on Mattawa's Iron Man
John Argo. I was impressed with the quality of the writing and in particular
the work of the witty and perceptive Fran Morris who noted that she was "not
crazy; just eccentric and perfectly harmless" – and has continued to entertain
ever since. Laurel Campbell's article on the Powassan Maple Syrup Festival with
photos of Dave Mathews' operation is as interesting today as it was five years
With several new writers and
several continuing contributors the future looks good for the paper and we look
forward to hearing voices from the far reaches of North Bay. I have a couple of
other projects on the go but hope to continue giving my heritage perspective on
things when I can in the future.
Happy birthday and
congratulations to Community Voices for making a little history.
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Continuing alone that thought, here is something to think about in the Globalization of the planet for the 0.001% ELITE RICH.
With so many different conspiracy theories of One World Government, that I have to put my spin on it. After all most conspiracy theories of One World Government is really a dictatorship of an elite of one kind of another.
A "Spiritual One World System would benefit the most & harm the least."
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CRAWFORD, Texas — As the price of oil neared $50 a barrel last week, an anxious Republican joked darkly that President Bush might want to return to the lucrative oilfields of Texas. Higher prices at the pump, the former administration official added, may give him no choice.
Retail gasoline prices may have slipped back in recent weeks, but in battleground states such as Ohio and other key Midwest states, the cost of a tank of gas continues to inch upwards.
The average price paid in the U.S. last week was $1.87 ½ a gallon, nearly 25 cents more than a year ago, according to the Energy Information Administration. It is a cent lower than at the start of August. The national average price has dropped slightly in 10 of the last 12 weeks.
But gas prices vary regionally and the easing has happened most where it is likely to have the least political impact: California.
Democrats are more or less assured of victory there, so the significant easing of gas prices in the state to just over $2 last week from $2.24 at the end of June is unlikely to do much to lift Bush's re-election prospects.
Meanwhile in Ohio, which both sides are treating as a must-win state, gas prices last week were at $1.87½, up just over 27 cents since last year and 7 cents since the beginning of the month.
The driver of a Ford Expedition in Cleveland, for example, can expect to be spending an extra $250-$300 a year, shouldering annual gasoline costs nearing $2,000. (The calculations are based on 14-18 miles a gallon gas consumption and average annual mileage of just over 15,000 miles.)
In Florida, the state that delivered Bush the White House in 2000 and where polls have begun to tilt against him, prices have eased in the past two weeks. But across the Midwest, gas prices remain high.
Pump politics may be poised to swing back in Bush's favor. By comparison with other historic surges in the oil price, the impact on the wider economy has been muted. Republicans are hoping prices will continue to drop between now and Nov. 2.
So far, the pump has played decisively to John Kerry's advantage. On the campaign trail across the U.S. this month, the Democratic presidential candidate has repeatedly used some variation of what has become the most reliable applause line of his stump speech: "I want an America that relies on its own ingenuity and innovation not the Saudi royal family."
The Bush White House has been frustrated, embarrassed and increasingly challenged by high prices.
Greg Mankiw, chairman of the president's Council of Economic Advisers, this month blamed the squeeze on consumer spending and concerns about a decelerating economy on the price of oil. Petrol prices have also focused public attention on Bush's relationship with the Saudi leadership. The allegation in Bob Woodward's book, Plan of Attack, that Prince Bandar, the Saudi ambassador, promised the White House to help ease oil prices in time for the election is a double embarrassment: first, outrage and denials from the administration that a political deal had been struck with the Saudis; then disappointment that no such deal has materialized.
The White House has come under pressure from Republicans among others to halt purchases to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
Bush says the SPR must be maintained, but economic advisers to the campaign have been arguing that the administration's commitment to buying oil has encouraged speculators.
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Archive for August, 2011
Oklahoma City Camp Fire USA Celebrates 101st Birthday
Posted by alanandheather in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community on August 29, 2011
Camp Fire USA is celebrating its 101st birthday on August 31, 2011 on the 34th floor of the downtown Petroleum Club, 100 N. Broadway Avenue, Oklahoma City. Part of the celebration is the recognition of the former Camp Fire USA member and introduction of two new programs for the youth in Oklahoma.
Keep the Fire Burning will be presented by the Heart of Oklahoma Council with the former Camp Fire USA member, Gov. Mary Fallin. The event will run from11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Governor Fallin is the guest speaker who will be speaking on the topic of leadership.
The two new programs in the Camp Fire USA are the Gotcha and the Camp Canoe. These will be joined with Special Care and Adoption WrapAround. Gotcha aims to help children to appreciate the outdoors as well as to encourage them to continue with their education even on holiday breaks.
Ballard said that Gotcha was made congruent to the year-round calendar of Oklahoma City Schools. The Camp Fire USA is offering two weeks in October, December and March for the students to experience the outdoors in a fun and creative way.
Former members and leaders of the Camp Fire USA as well as those who are interested in helping to develop care, confident youth and future leaders are invited to attend the celebration. Tickets are sold at $101, or corporate tables at $1,000.
Aside from the recognition of Fallin and the introduction of the new programs, families who have benefited from the services of the Camp Fire USA will be recognized and highlights of the past 100 years of the Camp Fire USA will be presented.
Heather & Alan Davis
Oklahoma City Realtors
Oklahoma City Fire Station No. 7 Rededicated
Posted by alanandheather in Homeowner Tips, Living, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community, Simplicities on August 22, 2011
The Oklahoma City Fire Station No. 7 located in the Capitol Hill area was rededicated Thursday after a long-anticipated renovation. Now, the newly renovated fire station will have more advanced firefighting and energy-efficient technology to use within the city area.
The renovation was completed for only $200,000, a sizeable difference from the allotted budget of $1.9 million. The Fire Station is located east of Robinson Avenue on SW 23rd Street.
The rededication was held on Thursday with appearances by Fire Chief Keith Bryant, project members and other city officials. Bryant acknowledged the renowned role of the neighborhood in the history of Oklahoma City and he is happy to have an up-to-date fire station for the people of OKC. Bryant added that he was present when the fire station opened in 1984 and has spent a lot of time in the station. The new renovation and upgrade for the fire station is an exciting event for him personally, he said.
According to Fire Deputy Chief Cecil Clay, the Fire Station No. 7 offers new features that will help firefighter's better serve the community. Among these features are individual dorms for efficient rest instead of the usual barracks-style arrangement. In addition, there will be alarms routed only to the dorms of the firefighter's on-call.
Clay said that the new alarm-system will enable other firefighters to better rest and prepare for fires while waiting.
There will also be low-level nighttime lighting during an alarm so it cannot hurt or affect the nighttime vision of firefighters. Lightings come with LED lights, a special heating system and other energy-saving features. Also, new ladders and engines with a special climate-controlled bunker that will help equipment used in firefighting last longer.
Heather & Alan Davis
Oklahoma City Realtors
Oklahoma City on the Rebound
Posted by alanandheather in Living, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community on August 18, 2011
Defying the myth that urban living doesn't have community feel. It is just the opposite. OKC is a perfect example! People are surprised at how active the homeowner's groups are in OKC's older areas: Belle Isle, Lakehurst, Edgewater, Crown Heights, Edgemere Park, Heritage Hills. All true communities with close neighbors, who become friends. Offering the feel of earlier days where community was celebrated.
Consider this: Today, worldwide, more than half of us live in cities. By 2050, the United Nations projects nearly three-quarters of us will.
More and more, these bustling metropolises are becoming home.
Connie Curran remembers her years in the suburbs as "dull." She told Doane she started thinking about moving to the city a month after she moved into the 'burbs.
"I bought this house – it had a white picket fence," Curran said. "My sister saw it and she said, 'You're on Wisteria Lane!' It was a great house and it was very peaceful. It was very homogeneous – and it was very boring."
So last year, at age 61, this nurse-turned-healthcare entrepreneur – who found a new lease on life after beating stage-four cancer – settled into a spectacular home in San Francisco.
"When I saw that view I thought, 'Now this is city, and this is a neighborhood. I'm living life. This is life. This is the luxury of middle age."
She defined the luxury of middle-age as the ability "to move to the city and to enjoy the richness and vastness of the things that are here. I hang around 24th Street and usually pick up some flowers, pick up some fruit."
Curran says walking everywhere keeps her fit.
In fact, studies show many urbanites are actually healthier, and may even live longer.
And they're environmentally friendlier, too, because they drive less, live in smaller spaces, and use less energy.
To offset her 3,200-square-foot space, Curran takes it a step further: It's all run by solar power. A Lucite stairwell in her three-story modern home lets natural light penetrate, saving so much electricity that the utility company actually writes her a check every month.
While Curran moved to this vibrant city for culture, Harvard economist and author Edward Glaeser says many folks moving to cities are just "following the money," because city workers earn 30% more than those in suburbs.
Just look at midtown Manhattan: "The economic output, the payroll of this area is higher than Oregon or Nevada, right?" Glaeser said. "This tiny sliver of land is an unbelievably productive part of America. And that productivity is ultimately the heart of a city's appeal. It's ultimately what's drawing so many people to cities."
Today, about 250 million Americans choose to live in or around urban areas. That means more than three-quarters of our population shares just about three percent of our land area.
Since 1990, the number of people living in cities has gone up by seven percent – a far cry from all those years of folks fleeing to the suburbs, to places like Long Island, where there was "room to build."
"Today, the movement is in the other direction," said Glaeser. "It's back toward the old ports. It's back towards the densities that were our historic starting point."
In fact, the fastest-growing city in the United States is not New York or San Francisco, it's Olive Branch, Miss.
In the late 1800s, the town was known as "Cow Pen," said mayor Sam Rikard.
"Do you think changing the name of the town from Cow Pen to Olive Branch might've helped with the growth?" Doane asked.
"I think it's probably helped tremendously," Rikard said.
Olive Branch – just outside Memphis – has certainly blossomed, from 3,500 people in 1990 to a small city of nearly 34,000 today. Citing this 838% population boom, Bloomberg Businessweek recently gave it that ranking: America's fastest-growing city.
"It's almost like that 'Field of Dreams' – you build it and they'll come, you know?" said Rikard. "And that's almost reality here."
It's reality all across the South. Over the last ten years, most of the fastest-growing major cities were Southern cities – and that's not a coincidence, according to Edward Glaeser.
"The variable that best predicts metropolitan growth over the 20th century is January temperature," he said. "Warmth is just a very good predictor of which American cities have grown more quickly or less quickly.
"America in 1900 was built around this great transportation network of the Great Lakes and the railroads. And as it became cheaper to move goods over space, people got to move to the places that they wanted to move to."
Randy and Shannen Taylor moved from a smaller town in Mississippi to Olive Branch back in 2002. They wanted better schools and more amenities, along with an affordable cost of living.
"Just the range of things that have popped up in Olive Branch – restaurants and theater and things like that," said Shannen.
"Has it changed a lot in the last few years?" asked Doane.
"Absolutely," she said. "There used to be just a two-lane road that ran through Olive Branch, and now it's one of the busiest streets in the county."
And that's what gets to life-long resident Janice Turner, who said, "Occasionally I'll ask myself, 'Who are these people coming from?!' And occasionally, 'Didn't they learn to drive?'" she laughed.
Turner says she can measure all this growth by the addition of traffic lights and chain stores: "It looks like an ocean of houses when I get to a high point in Olive Branch and look over the rooftops. And that's sort of startling to see."
"When we think of booming population growth, we might not think of Olive Branch, Miss.," said Doane. "But should we?"
"Sure, we should," said Glaeser. "We should be thinking about so much that's exciting that's happening in the middle of America, that's happening in those areas that are able to combine metropolitan productivity with cost of living."
Cities of all sizes – giving folks like Connie Curran a chance to redefine WHERE they live their American dream.
"I think it just is a way of re-vitalizing and re-energizing, and in a way counting your blessings, really," said Curran.
"And a city can make you do that, feel that?" asked Doane.
"Hey, all the way! I think this city does that. City living helps feed your spirit, feed your soul."
SOURCE: CBS News Sunday Morning
Heather & Alan Davis
Oklahoma City Realtors
Businesses in Oklahoma City Offer Solutions to Customers For Summer Heat
Posted by alanandheather in Living, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City Community on August 15, 2011
Oklahoma City area businesses are offering different ways for their loyal customers to remain cool despite the scorching summer heat. Free drinks, mister fans and other (literally) cool ideas are being offered to clients who brave the heat to frequent their local businesses.
The extreme summer heat is a major hindrance to many businesses as most of their customers are staying at home to avoid it. Edmond Rock, a local supplier of building materials and stones, is offering a golf cart for customers to be driven around in while browsing the 12-acre land filled with supplies such as building stone, mulch and soils. According to Christel Smith, an employee at Edmond Rock, customers are also always offered a complimentary bottle of water to make sure their clients remain hydrated in the heat.
Other establishments are offering free drinks to customers. A Cleaner Place owner, Jeanie Jones, is promoting free sodas on their SodaStream machine. The Uptown Kids at the Classen Curve shopping center are also offering free drinks, but are planning to keep that promotion year round.
Even the Andy Alligator's Fun Park in Norman is giving freebies for customers to stay cool this summer. There is a free water war during ever Saturday of the summers and mister fans for people to remain cool while enjoying different outdoor activities.
Heather & Alan Davis
Oklahoma City Realtors
Fire Damage – What You Need To Do After A House Fire
Posted by alanandheather in Home Improvement, Homeowner Tips on August 11, 2011
Any homeowner will admit that one of the worst possible things to happen to their home is a fire. The trauma and stress it causes you and your family is hard to brush off, not to mention the immense damage it can cause to your home and all your belongings.
It is best then to be fully aware of what you must do when you face such an unfortunate incident. Although the majority of the damage is structural, it is best to attempt to salvage whatever is left and as much as possible, get your life back on track.
After a fire, the first thing you must do is call your insurance company. This claim from your insurance is what will legally assist you in restoring things back to normal. Depending on your policy, your insurance company will reimburse you the value of your belongings that were destroyed in the fire.
Here are some other tips you can do after a fire:
- Find a temporary house for you and your family. After a house fire, it is not always wise to return as there can still be harmful chemicals from the fire. Temporary housing will help you and your family recover from the trauma faced during the incident. Do not hesitate to approach close friends or other relatives as they will not only provide you shelter and food but also comfort and care.
- Contact the fire department or your contractor to find out about other damages to your house, as in what needs to be restored or if the house is still sound for occupancy. They will help you to evaluate if your house is even safe to enter initially.
- Make sure you secure your house by having your contractor do this. This will keep curious hands and looters from roaming around. Even if the house is damaged by the fire, many of your belongings are still salvageable and in good condition so this will be a major attraction to these types of people.
- If you can return to your house, save whatever you can if they were not visibly affected by the fire. Secure them so they will not be in contact with other damaged goods.
- Before throwing away any damaged items in the house, take a picture of all the damages as these can be very helpful when you file an insurance claim. After getting all the pictures you need, you can throw the items away.
- Have a professional check for mold growth or other harmful substances inside the house and have them remedied as soon as possible. Also, deodorize the area of smoke and fire odors.
Heather & Alan Davis
Oklahoma City Realtors


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What's New in GAF's Wii Homebrew Tutorial Wiki
This page will be updated whenever the site changes in a significant way, such as the release of a new tool or a new page being added. Use it to find out what you've missed while you've been away. If you have a login on Wikidot, you can watch this page by e-mail or rss to get instant info about whatever we think you might find interesting. To do so, click the link at the bottom to watch this page and then set to watch via RSS or e-mail in your Account Settings found on Your Account page.
Changes will be listed in descending order of date so the latest information is always at the top. Dates are in European format (DD. MM. YYYY).
So here's What's New:
11 Jul 2012 03:23: GameCube games on USB now supported via DIOS MIOS. Ensure you install a compatible version of USB Loader too.
21 Aug 2011 12:36: A new page has been created that explains NUS Downloader in a little more detail.
09 Aug 2011 23:35: The Launch page has been updated to provide instructions for LetterBomb, a new method from the Hackmii guys that hacks any 4.3 Wii via the Wii Message Board. No specific games are needed for this approach.
14 Jul 2011 15:26: IOS236 page has been updated with a new installer that includes a workaround for the no network issue. If you already have IOS236, there's no reason to reinstall, but if you had trouble before, now is the time to try again.
12 Jul 2011 00:52: Updated the Launch page to include some of the newer exploits (Lego Batman, Lego Star Wars, Tales of Symphonia). Also updated the d2x instructions for the new version, making it slightly easier (no more need for pushing right 48 times).
25 Jun 2011 00:54: Sorry for the long delay, I've been busy. A HUGE update has been made replacing IOS249 with d2x. D2x is better in many ways, especially with its ability to block IOS reloads making game compatibility nearly 100%.
19 Dec 2010 04:54: There have been many changes today. The IOS [[[Hermes IOS222/223|pages] have been updated to a totally new installation pattern. To utilise these, also use the meta.xml setup specified on the USB Loader page. In addition, a new forwarder is also recommended. There are also many changes to the Upgrade FAQ, Wii Shop and other pages.
09 Oct 2010 17:32: v5 of the IOS236 Installer has been released. It is untested, but should fix the crashes that plagued those without a stable Internet connection.
12 Sep 2010 22:03: v60 of Cfg and v60.1 of the Configurator have been released. v60 added support for writing to NTFS formatted drives, several other NTFS improvements and an iso storage option.
08 Sep 2010 10:54: The new 4.3+ update that released today adds nothing much new except blocking the old IOS236 exploit. The new one should still work fine. The only thing you really need to do is update the Wii Shop again.
01 Sep 2010 22:31: v59 of Cfg and v59 of the Configurator have been released. v59 added support for Hermes' IOS v5.x and a few other bug fixes and improvements.
29 Aug 2010 23:33: A new version of the IOS236 Installer has been released. You don't need to rerun this if it already worked for you, but if it failed, then try this one.
26 Aug 2010 01:06: v58 of Cfg and 58.3 of the Configurator have been released. v58 has added gamercard support, USB Gecko debugging and further IOS249 slots.
24 Aug 2010 07:09: Added a method to allow Japanese 4.3 Wiis to launch the Hackmii Installer.
24 Aug 2010 00:09: The IOS236 page has been updated with a completely new method. The old method is still available here. The new method is easier, faster and should avoid the hash_bad errors that it may have caused previously.
02 Aug 2010 00:11: IOS249 rev 20 has been released and it recommended to be installed. You can test other bases with Cfg 58a which allows choices of slots 247 and 248 in addition to 249 and 250.
31 Jul 2010 14:21: v57 of Cfg and 57.14 of the Configurator have been released and the Configurable Options page has been updated.
28 Jul 2010 23:43: Updating of the tutorial to support 4.3 methods of installing homebrew is now complete. The Homebrew Channel method was updated a few days ago and the IOS236 method should now work on non-Korean 4.3 Wiis too.
22 Jun 2010 14:13: Updated Wii Shop method to download the 4.3 version of the shop. Many other pages have
also changed due to the release of firmware 4.3.
21 Jun 2010 00:25: Added a separate IOS236 installation page and changed the IOS249 and Hermes' IOS222/223 pages to support it. There is no longer any need for AnyTitle Deleter Mod.
10 May 2010 22:55: Updated the IOS249 installation method due to the release of 1.12 of TBR which can now overwrite Nintendo's stubs.
03 May 2010 10:08: Added a page to explain the Custom IOSes for those interested.
01 May 2010 11:46: Update to the Upgrade page to include the boot2v4 update.
26 Mar 2010 01:02: Release of v57a of Cfg and v57 of the Configurator. v57a adds a feature to change the channel games return to.
26 Mar 2010 01:02: Added instructions for the Alt Dol Disc Plus method to the Alternative .dol Method page.
18 Mar 2010 22:52: Release of v56 of Cfg and v56.3 of the Configurator. v56 primarily adds the alt dol disc plus method.
07 Mar 2010 01:26: Updated IOS249 version to rev 19 with 57 base. Release of v55b of Cfg and v55.2 of the Configurator. This combination of things allows you to use FAT and NTFS drives with IOS249.
04 Mar 2010 15:00: Release of v55a of Cfg and v55 of the Configurator. This version allows installed channel launching.
04 Mar 2010 07:42: Updated the Configurable Options to detail the v54 options.
03 Mar 2010 10:08: Release of v54 of Cfg and v54.2 of the Configurator.
25 Feb 2010 00:31: Update of links to v54a2 of Cfg and v54 of the Configurator. Improvements include Hermes' IOS v5 support, Asian font compatibility and the new Ocarina (cheat engine).
13 Feb 2010 12:55:Release of v52 of Cfg and 52.6 of the Configurator. Along with the translation, button remapping, Message Board logging and other features of the betas, this version includes messages on action change and download integrity fixes.
11 Feb 2010 01:07:Release of v52b4 of Cfg and 52.5 of the Configurator. The last two releases add button remapping and some bug fixes.
06 Feb 2010 13:53:Release of v52b2 of Cfg and 52.3 of the Configurator. This release add game play logging in the Wii message board.
06 Feb 2010 09:44: Added a page to discuss installation of a Forwarder channel for Cfg.
23 Jan 2010 10:25: Added a new link for Region Free information to provide alternatives to Gecko OS
20 Jan 2010 04:22: Release of v51.8 of the Configurator. See Configurable Options.
17 Jan 2010 21:44: Update of Configurable Options page to describe v51 options.
17 Jan 2010 20:35: Release of v51 of Configurable USB Loader. Also, release of v51.7 of the Configurator to match.
17 Jan 2010 13:43: Upgrade of IOS249 page with links and instructions for rev 17.
15 Jan 2010 12:06: Release of v51.4 of the Configurator. See Configurable Options.
14 Jan 2010 22:35: Release of v51.3 of the Configurator. See Configurable Options.
13 Jan 2010 04:13: Release of v51.1 of the Configurator. See Configurable Options. Also, addition of v51b2 download links to Counfigurable USB Loader page.
10 Jan 2010 00:30: Release of v51 of the Configurator. See Configurable Options. The Configurator now supports cover downloading. Also, addition of v51a download links to Counfigurable USB Loader page. v51a added WiiTDB support.
21 Dec 2009 03:48: Release of v50.1 of the Configurator. See Configurable Options. Also, addition of v50c
download links to Counfigurable USB Loader page.
18 Dec 2009 06:26: Addition of v50 download links to Counfigurable USB Loader page. The primary feature added in v50 was NTFS drive support (read-only).
14 Dec 2009 06:45: Release of v50 of the Configurator. See Configurable Options. Also, addition of v49 and v50b download links to Counfigurable USB Loader page.
08 Dec 2009 01:32: Release of v49.6 of the Configurator. See Configurable Options. Also, addition of 49b2 download links to Counfigurable USB Loader page.
07 Dec 2009 00:12: Release of v49.5 of the Configurator. See Configurable Options.
05 Dec 2009 23:50: Release of v49.4 of the Configurator. See Configurable Options.
05 Dec 2009 05:13: Release of v49.3 of the Configurator. See Configurable Options.
03 Dec 2009 23:25: Release of v49.2 of the Configurator. See Configurable Options. Also addition of download links for v49b of Configurable USB Loader.
30 Nov 2009 05:22: Release of v49a of Configurable USB Loader and update of Configurable Options page with release of the Configurator v49.
20 Nov 2009 22:29: Changed method to Avoid Disc Updates to StartPatch.
20 Nov 2009 05:39: Added Avoid Disc Updates page.
20 Nov 2009 02:00: What's New page added with release of v48b2 of Configurable USB Loader and update of Configurable Options page with release of the Configurator v48.2.


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Lest you think I'm actually talking about nutrients, because I did in fact devour half a bag of Trader Joe's Sea Salt Butterscotch Caramel Balls today...
Digression aside, I'm not speaking of macronutrients and micronutrients (though the MyFitnessPal Premium version of the app has been helping me track my specific daily macro goals so far in 2017).
I'm speaking of my approach to organizing and how I begin with the macro (big picture) and work down to the micro (small details). A common trap I see with my clients is thinking either too big picture or too much into the details. It takes a delicate dance of both to execute successful home organization in any area.
I shared on a Facebook group tonight called Ann Arbor Mamas Network about pantries which I've grown to recently love. I hope you gain something from my insight into my macro/micro approach in this area of the home.
Here's a pantry I worked on yesterday that is in progress... about 3/4 of the way through.
Here is my basic approach to a pantry!
1) First step: throw out expired food and be ruthless with dates and things you know you don't want to eat again, or don't look appetizing. ;) This creates space.
2) Pull out the majority of what's left in the pantry onto a nearby table, bench, etc. Separate it into basic categories - grains, cans, baking, snacks to name a few. I call that the "macro" organizing. Big picture categories. Why do I suggest taking stuff out? A few reasons...
a) you've probably been looking at stuff in the same spot for so long that you no longer see it. Moving it forces you to take each item in your hand and make a decision about it.
b) it's your chance to wipe those grody shelves down or replace shelf liner!
c) you have a prime opportunity to remove unhealthful items and call a local health coach like Liza Baker to Flip Your Kitchen.
3) Next comes the micro organizing. Determine which shelf/area is for grains and separate them into noodles, rice, and other mixes. Determine which shelf/area is for baking and keep that stuff together. Determine among the cans how you can further organize - in this pantry, for example, I separated into corn, beans, and tomato products.
Make temporary "labels" with post-it notes and try out that system for a week before you commit to buying products, labeling with a label-maker, and determining permanent "homes." See how it flows and if you like it!
When I go back to this client this weekend, we will have the containers purchased and fit these categories into things that can be contained so the mess doesn't spread.... At least not as easily! ;)
These are some baskets she already had, and we are ordering about a dozen more.
I ❤ doing pantries!!!
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Last fall I determined to turn my phone off for a week. A whole week! I was a bit nervous to try it, but I was constantly drawn in by social media, flashy apps, and my Wunderlists, and I knew my mind and heart were being affected. I needed a break, and more than that, I needed to create some space.
I often ask why people want to get organized when they inquire about my services as a professional organizer. There are so many ways people answer that, but I've found that deep down, everyone is looking to be more productive in their homes and in their lives. Clutter stands in the way of becoming the version of themselves they know they can be.
Oftentimes this productivity begins by making space. For example, when I help organize a closet, I often begin by taking everything out. Does it sound a little counter-intuitive? The first time I suggest this approach to a new client, there's inevitably a mini freak-out moment. Or... in walks the spouse who, upon seeing piles on the bed and floor, comments in jest, "I thought you were here to make things better!"
I thought making space and increasing productivity were counter-intuitive too, until I realized I was idolizing productivity. It began subtly, but eventually I knew I had a problem when I couldn't even bring myself to take a day of rest. I'd work through my breaks just so I could move to the next thing, but I was missing an important step.
If I'm not careful, I start placing my value in my work and productivity. No matter how hard I work or how many things I cross off my list, I still feel unsatisfied if I'm not resting and making space first. When I turned off my phone for a whole week last fall, I started thinking about my value in a new light.
I began by getting quiet, allowing my mind to slow, and asking God to speak to me. I knew I was valuable, yet my actions suggested I was hustling to prove myself, rather than resting in my identity. I meditated on the truth that I am loved by God no matter what projects I complete or how efficiently I work. God's intention is to free us from the things we idolize so that we live for what we're really made for. Although tempting to depend on my own strength and efforts, it's much lighter (and easier) to depend on Him.
Whenever I find myself flying so fast that I forget to make space for my heart to be at rest and remember who I am, I know it's time to take a step back. One thing that has helped me is the rule of three. I pick 3 tasks/priorities each day to accomplish, and no more. I also do not schedule more than 3 things in a day. Whether that is brunch with a friend, seeing a client, and grocery shopping, or whether it is 3 appointments in a day, I've learned over time that 3 is my happy place which usually still allows margin.
Another thing that helps me is to check in with my heart regularly through journaling each night before I go to bed. I often do this on my phone through the DayOne journal app. I typically journal my responses in the eight different areas I outlined in my Forward Motion format, and one of those areas is taking time to listen for a few moments as I ask God what He wants to say to me that day.
Sometimes it's an encouragement, other times it's a soft correction. This little practice has created just enough space for me to remember my value and keep my heart tender to His opinion of my identity. If I sense Him saying I'm going too hard, I open my Google calendar app and look for a time to schedule in a time of rest soon.
Rest looks different for each person. During my scheduled rest time, I shutdown my work e-mail and reference a list of things that refresh me, none of which are productive or work-related. I created what I like to call a self-care menu which lists a dozen things I like to do to relax. This includes things like getting a pedicure or visiting the Farmer's Market. I love working with my hands, but if I'm not careful, my day off is filled with active things and I'm not resting my mind or my body.
Rejecting the idol of productivity and creating space to find our true value takes practice and time. This is still a journey for me, yet each day I'm learning the needs of my heart more and more as I listen and respond.
Try taking some time away from your phone or internet and scheduling in a time of rest this week. Rest in the knowledge that you are loved today no matter what you accomplish. Let us create the space to listen and respond together and learn to reach our goals in a healthy and productive way. You may be surprised how a rested spirit fuels your life in an even greater way!
Holly Southerland, Ann Arbor, MI
November 2019


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Russia's Taganrog Bay in the Sea of Azov – May 25th, 200947.0N 38.6E
Taganrog Bay or Taganrog Gulf is the northeastern arm of the Sea of Azov. At its northeast end is the mouth of the Don River. The bay is about 140 km long and 31 km wide at its mouth, with a median depth of about 5 m.
Its mouth is marked by the Dolgaya Spit to the south and the Belosaray Spit (Belosarayskaya Spit) to the north. It abounds in sandy spits that partly enclose shallow bays. The bay also contains the Sandy Isles.
It is generally frozen from December to May, although here it has already thawed completely. It is fed by the Don, Kalmius, Mius and Yeya Rivers.
Here, the waters of the bay appear greenish in color due to an algal bloom. Much of the Sea of Azov is characterized by intensive and rather long-term blooming periods. The tolerance of algae to salinity changes precisely defines the boundaries of their distribution in the sea and the Bay of Taganrog.


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Nichols Garden Club hosts an Iris paper folding workshop
The Nichols Garden Club will feature as the presenter for their March program, Garden club member, Carol Pisani. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, March 14, at 7 p.m., at the NIA House, 1773 Huntington Tpke., in Trumbull.
Pisani will demonstrate a fun and easy paper folding technique used to create lovely designs for greeting cards, or it can be framed and displayed as art.
For more information, or if you are interested in attending, contact Anna Kaczmarczyk at 203-452-7241. Guest fee is $10.
The deadline for reservations is Thursday, March 9.


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With fresh focus on resolving its pending talks on trade and dispelling criticism that India has been 'protectionist' and held up Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, the Modi government will engage in three sets of important trade talks: with the European Union (EU), the United States and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) negotiators this week.
Working towards solving three major problems faced by the MSME sector in India – high electricity cost, high capital cost and high logistic cost, Union Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) Nitin Gadkari has recently held talks with the Asian Development Bank, World Bank and KfW (a German state-owned development bank).
A Dubai-based port operator is collaborating with Indian business stakeholders to attract trade and investments to its flagship Jebel Ali Port and Jafza zone, it has been revealed.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Maldives for the establishment of passenger and cargo services by sea.
Milk production of the country is increasing with the total estimated milk production is 176.35 million tonnes during 2017-18, said an official release on Tuesday.
The National Action Plan for Dairy Development envisages milk production target of 254.55 Million Tonnes by 2022.
The goods & services tax (GST), which completed two years on Monday, is likely to undergo further rationalisation with the merging of 12% and 18% slabs, Arun Jaitley has said.
The National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) Scheme, which was launched on April 14, 2016 to create an online transparent competitive bidding system to facilitate farmers with remunerative prices for their produce, has so far integrated 585 wholesale regulated markets of 16 states and two Union Territories (UTs) with e-NAM platform, said Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today. Other key highlights of his statement were:
The Ministry of Roads, Transport and Highways has suggested that the Centre should consider extending fiscal incentives, on the lines of Special Economic Zones, to infrastructure projects under the proposed National Logistics Policy and also give sops like interest subsidy, reimbursement of part of capital investment, stamp duty exemption and exemption of tax on electricity.
The ambit of the PM Kisan Scheme has been expanded to cover all farmers in the country, irrespective of the size of their land holdings, subject to the other existing exclusion criteria.
The Centre on Monday set up a high powered committee of seven chief ministers, led by Maharashtra's Devendra Fadnavis as its convenor, for suggesting measures to transform Indian agriculture and raise farmers' income.
India and Indonesia on Saturday set an ambitious USD 50 billion target for bilateral trade over the next six years as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joko Widodo discussed ways to deepen cooperation in a number of key areas including economy, defence and maritime security.
India is likely to revamp its customs duty regime, weeding out some exemptions and correcting inverted duty structures to give a boost to the government's Make in India manufacturing initiative as well as exports.
A Committee was constituted by the Government for "Preparing a roadmap to reduce the dependency on import in energy by 10% by 2021-22".
Government has granted final approval to National Investment and Manufacturing Zone (NIMZ) in Kalinganagar, Jajpur district, Odisha. On the receipt of proposals from State Government, the concerned central Ministries/Departments have undertaken steps for creation/upgradation of external infrastructure linkages.
Under the Skill India Mission, there are about 20 Central Ministries/Departments including Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) involved in the implementation of more than 40 schemes for various skill development programmes to enhance the employment opportunities of the youth.


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Casey Anthony's parents, George and Cindy Anthony, returned to the stand this morning on this, the 31st day of their daughters murder trial.
Jose Baez attempted to ask Cindy Anthony questions about her son, Lee, allegedly groping Casey Anthony in her bedroom. After a few more questions for Cindy, Baez called George Anthony to the stand, where he asked him about a statement he made to police back on July 24, 2008.
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The father of Casey Anthony, who's accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter, testified Wednesday at her murder trial that he's "100 percent sure" he smelled "human decomposition" coming from Casey Anthony's car.
George Anthony, under questioning from defense attorneys, said, "I could smell it three feet away on the passenger side. When I opened up that car door, yeah, it smelled like decomposition … human decomposition."
"I can close my eyes again sir and I can smell that again," George Anthony said to defense attorney Jose Baez, adding that he was able identify the odor of human decay after years of working in law enforcement.


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The TB80 features simple relay logic controls and hydraulics, plus swing-out engine modules to ensure that the machine is easy and inexpensive to inspect, service and repair.
- Four-wheel drive and steer
- 64-hp air-cooled diesel engine
- Traverse gradients of up to 40%
- Proportional joystick control of drive, boom lift and slew functions
- Drivable at full height
- Standard features: poly-filled lug tires, warning horn, hydraulic platform rotation and power line to platform
- Inside turning radius: 7 ft. 10 in.
- Ground clearance: 13 in.
- Max platform height: 80 ft.
- Max horizontal reach: 71 ft. 2 in.
- Lift capacity: 500 lbs.
- Optional features: swing gate; hydraulic generator; platform control box cover; twin platform work lights; an airline to platform (with take-up reel); flashing amber beacon; drive motion alarm
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The Real Battle
(Some lines were adapted in "Smile", a song collaborated with three of the best rap artists in the Philippines. including my husband. This verse was also originally written as lyrics for an unfinished song.)
Slinging in the chambers of an empty mind
The devil smiles when he pries and he soothes with lies
They're knocking on the cracks of your hollowed heart
Keep your grasp of the Truth, undeceived by dark
Conquer your ennui, perform a true deed
Shut down your judgement, let go of your greed
Be clinging to the good, be overpowering,
Hating on the bad that brings all suffering.
Get ready to battle your devils inside!
Get ready to battle the devils outside!!!
You're ready to wipe out your devils inside…
You're ready to wipe out the devil's outside!
Anger is a gift, only if you overcome it
Miracles are common so believe it and behold it!
Realize all the lies until it's no surprise
When all your haters have been unmasked before your weary eyes
Don't be deceived or you won't retrieve
The spoils of the battle, the fruits of the seed…
You're given the power because you can control –
You know your greatness so live by your soul!
Don't be so shallow and burn with your pride
Open yourself and find Jesus inside
Raise up your head and on Heaven's side
Lay down your armour and shine with your light!
Blasphemy Through Silence
Ennui is offspring to a fool and his continuity
They make such a horrid family
Casualty to awareness
Blasphemy through silence.
At Peace With His Bed
"How does one awarely feel
Every bit of Life?"
Is the question of a cold man's heart
As he starts to exist only in his mind…
Is he not responsive to his longings
When he chooses pondering over rest?
Is he not materializing ambition
When he chooses dreaming over action?
One must be at peace with his bed,
Mastering the act of laying himself down
To God's healing lullabies
And what He made the night to be…
One must be at peace with his bed,
Mastering the act of rising decidedly,
Embracing back God, now in the form of Light,
And what one can make out of the morning
And so on…
This is my own reply to "But A Simple Greatest Death". This is also published in xyldrae.deviantart.com.


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Clean CARFAX. Midnight Blue Metallic 2020 Chevrolet Blazer LT AWD 9-Speed Automatic 3.6L V6 SIDI DOHC VVT AWD.
Odometer is 4955 miles below market average!
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Used 2020 ChevroletBlazer LT w/3LT SUV
- Stock: V200103D
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- Fuel Economy
- 21.0/27.0 mpg City/Hwy
- Exterior Color
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- Interior Color
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- Body/Seating
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- Transmission
- 9 speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- all-wheel
- Engine
- 3.6L V-6 cyl
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Highlighted Features
- Leather upholstery
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- High intensity discharge headlights
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
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- Emergency communication system: OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter
- Illuminated entry
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start: keyfob
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Speed-sensing steering
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Primary LCD size: 8.0"
- Radio data system
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Turn-by-turn navigation directions: OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather upholstery
- Max seating capacity: 5
- Power 2-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seat center armrest
- Rear seats: bench
- Rear seats Folding position: fold forward seatback
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder deactivation
- Drive type: all-wheel
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 21mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 23mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 27mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 21.7gal.
- Manual-shift auto: Driver Shift Control
- Mode select transmission
- Transmission: 9 speed automatic
- Variable valve control
- Ground clearance (min): 188mm (7.4")
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Power liftgate
- Rear cargo: power liftgate
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: chrome
- Trailer sway control
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Exterior body width: 1,948mm (76.7")
- Exterior height: 1,702mm (67.0")
- Exterior length: 4,862mm (191.4")
- Front hiproom: 1,412mm (55.6")
- Front legroom: 1,041mm (41.0")
- Front shoulder room: 1,501mm (59.1")
- GVWR: 2,722kg (6,001lbs)
- Interior cargo volume: 864 L (30 cu.ft.)
- Interior maximum cargo volume: 1,818 L (64 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 3,053L (107.8 cu.ft.)
- Rear hiproom: 1,377mm (54.2")
- Rear legroom: 1,006mm (39.6")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,488mm (58.6")
- Turning radius: 5.9m (19.4')
- Wheelbase: 2,863mm (112.7")
- Blind spot: Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert warning
- Compass
- Configurable
- Delay-off headlights
- Display: digital/analog
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- High intensity discharge headlights
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: rear
- Rear collision: Rear Cross Traffic Alert warning
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Traffic sign information
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Voltmeter
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Childseat sensing airbag
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Perimeter/approach lights
- Security system
- Tracker system: OnStar Guidance
- Traction control
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I switched to Chevrolet from a Honda CRV
By Markedu on Friday, August 16, 2019This is one impressive car. I purchased the Chevrolet Blazer with 6 cylinder engine. It has everything I want. Great acceleration, Great styling, Quiet engine, Well equiped, I really like the turn signals in the mirrors, push button start, blind spot monitoring, cross traffic monitoring, Continental Tires, and easy pairing of cell phone. I did not get AWD or GPS. There is nothing, I would change and for the price, a great deal to boot. You won't be disappointed.
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Her car and She loves It - lets me drive on longer
By Scout II on Thursday, June 20, 2019Have driven 4x4s since the 70s - owned Scout Rallye II, various pre-chrysler jeeps, Yukons and Tahoes, and even a Sierra. This vehicle drives more like her 2009 Acura TL than an SUV. Replaced a one year old Acura RDX Advance that we never liked the way it rode, drove, handled, and had uncomfortable seating (unless you are skinny, 5'4, and under 120 pounds, which I am not. Have had the Blazer about a month, no mechanical issues, fun to drive, good vision, and acceptable fuel economy - not broken in yet, but slightly exceeding the 25 MPG highway. Wife loves the vehicle, it is hers (I drive a Yukon) - first time in years she wants to drive rather than ride. Looks like a great choice and a winner for Chevrolet.
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Way better than the previous Blazers
By WCB1946 on Friday, January 17, 2020We have our new 2020 Blazer RS for two weeks. We traded in a 2018 Equinox Premier that we liked, but it was so under powered with the 140 hp four with a turbo boost engine that "could not get out of its own way"! The Blazer RS is very quick, fun to drive and with driver confidence package has great safety features. The RS option gets you bigger tires and wheels, a 310 hp V-6 engine, handles like a sport car compared to the Equinox. The leather interior with red stitches really looks nice and is very comfortable to ride in front or back seat. Only problem we have experienced is if my wife or me are going to drive it. Great interior room, unique rail system in back for cargo hauling like groceries.
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Industrial samplers are used to extract samples of free-flowing materials such as coal, aggregate, wood chips, plastics and liquid. The project and operation of the sampler eradicates matters innate with hand sampling methods and provide illustrative and repeatable samples. The global Industrial Samplers Market is segmented on the basis of product type, application and region.
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On the basis of product type, the global market is classified into PS powder Sampler, PT Sampler, HD-PP industrial sampler, Mid Belt RS Sampler Supplier, Belt End HD-PRT Industrial sampler, GRA/GRE powder sampler, LF sampler. PS Powder Sampler: is for material ranging from microscopic powders to large granules and pellets, or heavy viscosity liquids with solid suspensions.
PT Sampler: is primarily used for granules and pellets and is designed to collect accurate samples when equestrian on positive or negative, vertical or horizontal pneumatic conveying systems or, gravity chutes. HD-PP Industrial Sampler: is used for free-flowing materials ranging from microscopic powders to large granules and pellets and heavy viscosity liquids with acid suspensions. It is appropriate for the collection of accurate samples from gravity or pneumatic conveying systems (positive or negative, dense or dilute phase) and can be equestrian in vertical or horizontal lines, chutes or cascades.
Mid Belt RS Sampler Supplier: The Mid Belt Rotating Scoop industrial sampler is used to sample the contents of a moving conveyor belt in one pass at pre-determined intervals. Operationally, the Intersystem Mid Belt RS, rotating scoop sampler is designed to handle a variability of materials sized from dust to 100mm and offers a clean sweep of the required belt sample directing it through a gravity chute to the collection system.
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Belt End HD-PRT Industrial Sampler: the type HD-PRT industrial sampler is used for collecting samples from a wide range of materials. Appropriate for fines with small or large particles it also works with abrasive products and provides representative and repeatable samples. GRA/GRE Powder Samplers: the cross cut type of industrial samplers is acknowledged as the most truly representative method of automatic sampling for free-flowing segregated materials, including granules, powders and pellets.
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Multiple Teams · Spring Sports Honors
All-CIF, All-Area and All-League Honors have been released for Spring Sports. Academic All-League is awarded to 14 Junior & Senior Varsity athletes with cumulative GPA's above 3.5 in the Hacienda League. Below is the rundown of how our Conquerors did this Spring. Baseball All-League Derrick Zavala-1st Team Nick Juarez-1st Team Sir Gomez-1st Team Jared Esquivel-1st Team Noe


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See the first photos from the world's largest digital camera
A roadmap for AR and VR to achieve a breakthrough
NASA successfully lands Osiris-Rex spacecraft on an asteroid in deep space
US DOJ sues Google
Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of UVC disinfection devices
Watch an endangered primate cross a rope bridge like a pro
iPad Air is here, but which iPad should you buy?
Amazon Echo reviews are in, Sony details more PS5 stuff
GMC Hummer EV vs. Tesla Cybertruck: Which all-electric pickup reigns supreme?
BlackBerry returns from the dead (again)
Just forget about USB-C on an iPhone
Amazon Luna: Hands-on with the new cloud gaming service
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Slugs are damaging crops and farmers are trying to kill the slugs. We found a way to efficiently trap slugs without hurting them, so that farmers don't have to worry about crop damage.
Our solution is eco-friendly, and harmless to all slugs used.The trap is created by recycled materials found in most households. For our slug trap we use a plastic water bottle. Slugs are attracted to the yeast at the bottom of the bottle, and they go into the trap. We have a barrier so they can't fall and drown in the yeast. We recommend having a trap every twenty yards. You must dig a small hole and insert the bottle for use. We also recommend having the top of the trap at ground level. The slugs are then put into your compost.
Slug can be used for composting because they are organic decomposers. Vermicomposting is using worms to aerate and help decompose compost, so in place of worms our slugs will digest raw or organic materials. When taking the composted material into the fields, we recommend checking the composted material to make sure there are no slugs inside of it.
***This prototype and solution were created in response to the research component of a robotics competition. Thirteen seventh graders in South Louisiana were challenged with finding an innovative solution to a problem with a way that humans and animals interact. The students initially found that slug slime had healing properties and wanted to find a way to capture slugs in farm plots and bottle the slug slime to sell at farmer's markets.


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Social Involvement
Installation and benefit gala for marginalized groups of our society - Randgruppen unserer Gesellschaft
23. May 2013 - St.Pölten, Austria
Art project in favor of the institution PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE (Karlheinz Böhm's Ethiopia Aid) and the club Angehörige Drogenabhängiger e.V.
Further information is available on www.Randgruppen.at
The meeting with Karlheinz Böhm the originator of PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE (Karlheinz Böhm's Ethiopia Aid), is certainly one of my best and most important events.
Helping a third world country to help itself should be well aware of every human being on this earth.
At a rapid pace, we are driving the economy and development forward, yet we are unable to provide the regions that can not be used to our advantage with the help they need to live a normal life.
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Hi everyone.
during the '80's i used to own (and proudly wear - partly as a S & S 'tribute') a 'neckerchief' identical to the 1 sported by Albert. i seem to recall Stuart Adamson (RIP, ex-Skids guitarist, then post-punk guitarist/vocalist for Big Country also sporting 1)
i've long since lost mine somehow and wouldn't mind getting another.
does anyone know if they're still available and where i can get 1?


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Kenyan forces storm under-siege mall
The terror siege on a shopping mall in an upscale neighbourhood in Nairobi, Kenya entered its fourth day today.
Three Indians were among the 62 people killed when 10 to 15 terrorists attacked the Westgate Shopping Mall on Saturday.
The third Indian has been identified as Sudharshan B Nagaraj from Bangalore, the spokesperson in the ministry of external affairs said on Tuesday.
Earlier, two Indians, including an 8-year-old boy, were declared dead in the attack.
They were identified as 40-year-old Sridhar Natarajan, employee of a pharmaceutical firm, and Paramshu Jain, son of a manager of the local Bank of Baroda branch.
However, some media reports claimed that as many as nine Indians may have been killed in the attack.
This is the deadliest assault since Al Qaeda bombed the US embassy in Nairobi in 1998, leaving over 200 people dead.
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Image: Smoke rises from the Westgate shopping centre in Nairobi following a string of explosions during the third day of a stand-off between Kenyan security forces and gunmen inside the building
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Kenyan forces storm under-siege mall
Four Indians, including two women and a girl, were among nearly 200 people injured in the attack on the part Israeli-owned Westgate centre.
The injured Indians are Natarajan's wife Manjula Sridhar, Paramshu Jain's mother Mukta Jain, 12-year-old Poorvi Jain and Natarajan Ramachandran, an employee of Flamingo Duty Free.
Meanwhile, Kenyan special troops are battling one or two militants still holed up inside the mall, even as the interior ministry said forces are in "full control" of the situation.
A government spokesman said the Westgate siege was near an end, as the crisis entered its fourth day today.
Kenyan army chief Julius Karangi said the terrorists involved in the attack were from different countries.
Echoing Karangi's view, Foreign Minister Amina Mohamed said two or three American men, who appeared to be of Somali or Arab origin, and a British woman, were among the terrorists
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Kenyan forces storm under-siege mall
Kenya's interior ministry has claimed that security forces have taken control of all the floors in the mall and they were conducting a final sweep to find hostages.
It is not clear whether any of the hostages were still inside the mall.
The security forces had surrounded the mall on Monday evening and launched a full scale assault.
As many as 65 people have been missing after the attack, said Red Cross. The government has not yet shared the official death toll.
Though Kenyan officials claimed that security forces were in control of the mall, some officials believed that a few terrorists, including snipers, were still inside the building.
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The terrorists belong to Al-Shabaab, a Somali Islamic terror group affiliated with the Al Qaeda.
Al-Shabaab had taken responsibility for the attack and even mentioned the names of nine of the terrorists on its Twitter handle.
The Twitter account has since been suspended.
Al-Shabaab has claimed that some of the terrorists belonged to the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Canada.
The attack is a major setback for both the Kenyan government and the United States administration, which had claimed that the crackdown on Islamic terrorists in Kenya, backed by US forces, had been a success.
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Kenyan forces storm under-siege mall
On Monday, the only terrorist captured alive so far was brought to a local hospital in Nairobi.
But he had managed to smuggle a gun in and started firing inside the hospital, before being overpowered by security forces.
Three terrorists have been killed and at least 11 Kenyan soldiers seriously wounded in the ongoing gunfight between security forces and the terrorists.
Security forces have evacuated at least 200 people so far, though the number of hostages still trapped inside is unknown.
Thick smoke was seen billowing from the mall building on Tuesday, after terrorists set fire to parts of it, and sounds of intermittent gunfire could be heard.
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Image: Police officers take cover following a string of explosions from Westgate shopping centre