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The greens I am using are kale and rainbow chard, two of my absolute favorite. Throw in some spinach and I am in heaven. I use these three leafy veggies at every single meal. Yes. Every. Mm-hm, breakfast included. And here is what is really going to make you go 'hmmmm"... I add them to my breakfast smoothie, often with Chocolate Shakeology. Yumm-o!
|Rainbow Swiss Chard
Inspiration struck when I saw the two large bundles sitting proudly atop the organic bounty at my doorstep. I love Italian dishes centered around veggies with pasta as a side-kick. I also love leafy greens. When the opportunity arises to combine the two I jump at it.
Kale and Swiss Chard are both powerhouse veggies packing tons of vitamins for very few calories. Chard has an added benefit; the phytonutrient antioxidants in chard act as anti-inflammatory agents. Sometimes they lower risk of chronic, unwanted inflammation which has repeatedly been shown to increase our risk of obesity, atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and several forms of arthritis. Ew.
Seitan (vital wheat gluten or wheat gluten) is a great replacement for animal proteins if you are not gluten intolerant and prefer to abstain from consuming copious amounts of soy.
I happened to have on hand some Italian style canned tomatoes and some Italian style seitan, as well as some odds and ends of veggies that must be consumed pretty quickly else they would find themselves populating my composter come mid-week. My next adventure will be to make my own seitan, but for now I will happily consume the prepared versions.
On to the recipes!
Verdi stile italiano con Seitan
(Greens Italian Style with Seitan)
You must pardon me - I literally make these up as I cook and never really measure anything too specifically. I believe in cooking from the heart and cooking from the pallet. I think of recipes as guidelines unless it is a more scientific food such as souffles or baked goods. So take inspiration from these recipes and do what will work for your kitchen, your family, and your pallet.
- 1/2 bunch Swiss Chard
- 1/2 bunch Kale
- 2 cans of Italian style tomatoes plus any additional tomatoes laying around
- 5 large Mushrooms (baby portabella)
- 1 Zucchini
- 1/2 Vidalia onion
- Coconut oil (or any other vegetable oil)
- Italian style seitan (I used Upton's)
- Past or Rice of choice
Cook pasta or rice per directions. :-)
In a saute pan heat the coconut oil and then toss in all the vegetables except the canned tomatoes and greens. Saute until the onions are translucent then add in the seitan. Stir to heat through then add the greens and stir to coat. Lastly add in both cans of tomatoes and heat through.
Once fully heated serve over rice or pasta.
Kale Chips To Live For
I am stealing the roasting temp and time from my friend Jaye - Every time that I have made kale chips before they have fallen flat to my expectations: wilted and soggy or burnt... or wilted, soggy AND burnt. The key here is roasting them at the right temp for the right time. Thank you Jaye!
- Roasting pan or cookie sheet
- Kale very roughly chopped in to 2-3" sections
- Sea salt (I used Celtic sea salt since it has trace minerals) or you can use any seasoning you like - barbecue or garlic would also be very good.
- Oil (I actually used grapeseed oil since I was out of olive oil)
Pre-heat your oven to 350*. Mix in a bowl the rough chopped kale and oil. Lay out on pan to roast, sprinkle with seasoning or sea salt. Roast for ~25 or so minutes.
Be careful when you take out of the oven as they are pretty irresistible!
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Running a hostel
Student hostels can be set up and run by schools or by private providers and include health camps. Hostels need to be licensed to operate and licences are renewed every 3 years. The Education Review Office (ERO) reviews all hostels as part of their regular review cycle.
Updated regulations
Education (Hostels) Regulations — Guidelines [PDF, 1.6 MB]
Hostel supervision, staffing and security — NZ Legislation website(external link)
- Setting up a new hostel
- Process for renewing a hostel licence
- When things change
- Hostel reviews
- Complaints about a hostel
- Operating a hostel
- Further information
Setting up a new hostel
A hostel is defined as having 5 or more beds and charges students a fee for boarding there. Both schools and private providers can set up a hostel.
If you want to set up a new hostel, read the Guidelines to the Hostel Regulations 2005 before completing your application form. All hostels need to meet the minimum standards specified in these guidelines.
Schools must contact their Ministry Property Advisor for advice if they plan to build a new hostel.
Guidelines to the Hostel Regulations 2005 [PDF, 1.6 MB]
Complete, scan and email your application form to us.
Email: email@example.com
Education (Hostels) Regulations 2005 Application for a hostel licence [DOCX, 146 KB] [DOC 149KB]
Renewing a hostel licence
You need to renew your hostel licence every 3 years. The Ministry of Education (the Hostel Licencing Authority) will email you a reminder that your licence is expiring 2, 6, and 12 months before the expiry date. You need to submit your licence renewal form 20 working days before the licence expires.
Complete, scan and email your application form to us.
Email: email@example.com
Education (Hostels) Regulations 2005 Application for renewal of licence form [DOCX, 62 KB] [DOC 66KB]
When things change
Hostel owners need to let the Hostel Licencing Authority know when there is a change of owner, change of premises and notice of new directors.
Complete, scan and email the relevant Education (Hostels) Regulations 2005 form to us.
Email: email@example.com
Application for hostel change of ownership form [DOCX, 49 KB]
Application for change of premises or operations form [DOCX, 52 KB]
Notice of new directors or persons concerned with the management of a body corporate form [DOCX, 47 KB]
Hostel reviews
ERO reviews all hostels as part of their regular review cycle.
School hostels — ERO website(external link)
Complaints about hostels
Students, schools and parents can complain about a hostel. Complaints need to be sent to the hostel owner who will follow the complaints procedure on page 31 of the guidelines.
Operating a hostel
Hostels need to meet minimum operating standards for the building structure and facilities, maintenance, emergency management and health and safety.
Read the guidelines for further details or contact your Ministry Property Advisor.
Hostel running costs
Hostel owners must be able to pay the running costs, including the upkeep, from boarding fees or other board funds.
We don't provide any operating, maintenance or capital funding for hostels. This means that you can't pay for your hostel's maintenance costs using your school's Property Maintenance Grant (PMG) or 5 Year Agreement (5YA) funding.
Setting hostel fees
Hostel owners must set hostel fees at a level that will cover all operating, maintenance and modernisation costs.
Financial accounting for your school hostel
If you're a school hostel owner and need assistance with this, contact your Ministry Financial Advisor.
Contacts — Managing school finances
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U.K. royals Prince William and Prince Harry turned their hands to trading on Wednesday and closed a multibillion-dollar deal … all in the name of charity.
But the brothers took their role seriously, making a number of trades, including a record-beating 25 billion euro ($33.17 billion) foreign-exchange deal.
The royals also found time to joke with each other and fellow traders, while taking part in BCG Partners and Cantor Fitzgerald's annual charity day, which raises money in memory of those who died in the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
(Read more: UK bookies rake in the cash on royal baby naming)
Prince Harry teased his brother the Duke of Cambridge—who became a father this summer—for talking too much about his six-week-old son, Prince George.
"He's on the phone, it's all baby chat," Prince Harry said, according to the Telegraph newspaper.
His brother, meanwhile, is reported to have remarked to a broker, "Bloody hell, was that a billion?!"
(Read more: Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to baby boy)
A number of celebrities joined the princes at the event, with "The Wire" star Idris Elba causing a stir on the trading floor. And 1980s legend David Hasselhoff also made waves when he turned up accompanied by two "Baywatch babes."
BGC Partners and its affiliate Cantor Fitzgerald, which lost 658 employees in the terrorist attacks 12 years ago, will donate all revenues generated to more than 100 charities worldwide.
"What we do today is: All of our employees, everyone in the world, all these great guys waive their day's pay," Howard Lutnick, Cantor Fitzgerald Chairman and CEO, told CNBC on Wednesday.
(Read More: Retailers Jump on Kate's Baby Fashion Bandwagon)
"We have great celebrities come in, sports stars, movie stars, musicians, they all come in and make the day," he said. "And all our clients come to our aid—last year we did $12 million of business and gave every penny of that away,"
To date, the event has raised about $89 million for charity.
—By CNBC's Katrina Bishop. Follow her on Twitter @KatrinaBishop


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Back to commercial projects
Confidential, Gallery Owner
Mayfair, London, UK
1,500 sq.ft.
Completed January 2019
Interior Refurbishment and Fit-Out
Matt Livey
Located in the heart of Mayfair, this Glass Box Gallery has undergone an interior refurbishment by DH Liberty featuring minimalistic interiors and high-end details.
Our design explores the concept of an elastic space creating a Glass Box Gallery that flexes as an office, entertainment, gallery and event space. This digital gallery, which deals with a majority of its transactions online wanted to create a space that became the synergy point of human interaction and transaction.
Whilst small in footprint, the flexible interiors create standalone moments throughout. An intimate gallery library welcomes users to browse catalogues at reception, a meeting table in the main office doubles-up as a working station, and a lounge space within the main room provides seating for visitors to review artwork on electronic displays and enjoy a coffee with views over the main square. In the afternoon, the space becomes a place for guest to have a drink and negotiate a sale and in the evening, the main gallery transforms for a dinner party.
The gallery itself is enclosed within a floor-to-ceiling glass box that disappears into the skyline and has a minimalistic interior of floating shadow-gap walls, and white oak Denizen floors. This transparent box and seamless backdrop are juxtaposed with a series of raw stones, and original furniture by Pierre Jeanneret creating a uniquely curated interior as a backdrop for well sought-after pieces of art.


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'It was a night to remember' – Irish striker excited about his future at Norwich after Youth Cup hat-trick
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Scoring hat-tricks is becoming a rather helpful habit for young Norwich City striker Adam Idah.
The Republic of Ireland youth international only joined the Canaries as a first-year academy scholar in the summer but has already caught the attention of supporters.
The 17-year-old scored a remarkable 10-minute treble in Tuesday night's 4-1 victory over Barnsley for City's under-18s in the FA Youth Cup third round – teeing up a home tie against Manchester United or Derby County in January.
With first team head coach Daniel Farke and sporting director Stuart Webber in attendance, the Irish youngster took his tally to nine goals in 12 games for the U18s this season.
"It's really exciting for me and for everyone else that the first team coach was watching and we put in a second half performance like that," Idah said. "It was really good, we're feeling great."
REPORT: Incredible comeback sees Norwich City U18s smash Barnsley 4-1 in FA Youth Cup
Signed from College Corinthians, in his home county of Cork, Idah previously had a trial with Aston Villa. He scored eight goals in 10 games for the Ireland U17s and has recently won three U18 caps.
"Basically I was just playing locally back in Ireland and one of the scouts came to watch one of my games and I scored a hat-trick in one of those games," the Canaries prospect continued.
"I came over here on trial and played against Peterborough and scored a hat-trick in my first game so they offered me a contract and I was really happy to join.
"I scored a hat-trick recently as well against Azerbaijan in the European qualifiers (for Ireland U17s), so hopefully I can continue that and hopefully get more!"
REACTION: Young striker Idah stars in front of Canaries boss Farke during dramatic Youth Cup victory
David Wright's side had to bounce back from 1-0 down to beat Barnsley at Carrow Road though, with nerves seeming to get the better of the City youngsters in the first half – before tearing their opponents to shreds.
"It was great, an excellent win," Idah said. "It was tough first half but in the dressing room at half-time we encouraged everyone to get on top and sort things out and I think in the second half everyone performed better and we got a great result. It was a night to remember.
"I'm really happy with it, it's my first hat-trick for Norwich so I'm delighted. It was my first starting appearance at Carrow Road so that was excellent as well."
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Ciliary process
One of the radiating pigmented ridges, usually seventy in number, on the inner surface of the ciliary body, increasing in thickness as they advance from the orbiculus ciliaris to the external border of the iris; these, together with the folds (plicae) in the furrows between them, constitute the corona ciliaris.
Synonym: processus ciliaris.
Ciliary processes
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InterventionismPhilosophy and Methodology
The division of labor promotes peaceful exchange and continues peace. But this can all break down when governments intervene to prevent peaceful interaction and when government incompetence promotes violence.
Decentralization and SecessionStrategy
We need to move beyond the stale platitudes of trying to fix politics in DC. The chattering class's lamentation about the divisiveness of politics is frankly silly. In some ways, polarization is our friend.
Big GovernmentBureaucracy and RegulationCalculation and Knowledge
Despite the fact that the CDC's formal name includes the word "Prevention" and that its stated goals include various planning buzzwords, its managing of the COVID-19 response has been an unmitigated disaster.
Big GovernmentWorld History
Since 1975, Chile's per capita income has increased fourfold, making it Latin America's most prosperous country today.
World History
The history of Latin America is filled with tragic stories of countries reaching great heights — Argentina and Venezuela come to mind — and then falling back to mediocrity. Chile could be next if the protesters get their way.
Global Economy
Thanks to huge amounts of fiscal and monetary stimulus, China is in the midst of a very large housing bubble, with predictable results for housing affordability.
Global EconomyWorld History
As it celebrates 70 years of the "People's Republic," China shouldn't forget its rise was made possible by its turn away from communism.
While many have been talking about Venezuela's food shortages, Cuba is now implementing a rationing program to combat its very own socialism-induced shortages of basic goods.


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The master key of our success are our employees and they are particularly important for MAGEBA. To us, it is very important to have an extraordinary variety of staff that creates a creative, active and motivating environment in our team.
Our team oriented working atmosphere at MAGEBA is based on honest, open and respectful communication.
Working with modern equipment and in a flexible company structure, guarantee a considerable level of responsibility and independence.
Attractive and individual working hour models facilitate work-life balance and support a family-friendly human resources policy.
A varied offer of trainings and further education provide the basis for a competent and reliable staff in the future.
Are you interested in working within the MAGEBA team? Here you can find current open vacancies at MAGEBA.


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Mānuka Honey You Can Trust. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
September 21, 2018
According to Forbes, the typical American consumes 130 lbs. of sugar each year – that's 22 teaspoons of sugar per day! Between processed foods, bread, pasta, rice, soda, cookies, cakes, and so many more, sugars lurk everywhere in the average American diet.
Consuming all of that sugar causes a lot of problems, like diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, depression, acne, fatigue, and so much more. And it's not easy to control your sweet tooth; refined sugar can be as addictive to the brain as cocaine.
Sugar is bad news. But not all sweeteners are created equal. Even though both sugar and honey are classified as sweeteners, raw honey and sugar are nothing alike:
Honey contains many nutrients. Refined sugars have generally been stripped of all their nutrients during processing.
So, as you can see, the evidence is quite clear – honey is a healthier choice than sugar to use as a sweetener. But, any sweetener should be consumed in far fewer quantities than the current average of 22 teaspoons of sugar per day! A balanced diet that consists of lots of fruits and veggies is the way to go.
And since we're talking about the benefits of honey, we'd be remiss not to mention the added benefits of Manuka honey. Manuka honey has lots of health-boosting properties, including being antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and immune-stimulating to name a few. One thing is for sure, Nature knows what it's doing, and Manuka honey is one of Nature's gifts.
Bees & Trees Manuka honey is raw, hive-to-jar pure goodness. And if you've compared prices, you know that our honey is a much better value than the big brands ounce for ounce. You can get your own jar here.
If you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us. We're here to help.
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When you finally decide to get a new ERP system, you probably have the best expectations. You think that this new ERP software is going to solve any problems your organization is facing. However, sometimes those expectations can be misaligned and, unfortunately, that is one of the greatest causes of ERP failures. It leads to unrealistically high hopes early in a planning process, and then to frustration later in the ERP implementation process.
According to Panorama's 2016 ERP Report, most companies struggle with setting the right ERP implementation timeline. Fifty-seven-percent of organizations take longer than expected to implement their ERP systems – largely because they had unrealistic expectations in the first place.
So what do you do? While you don't want to invest all of this money into new ERP software with the expectation that it will take too long and cost too much, but you also want to be realistic. Here are a few tips to ensure you are able to plan and execute a realistic implementation duration as part of your planning process:
1. Benchmark to other organizations. Most enterprise software initiatives take, on average, 21 months. This number has been fairly consistent over the last several years of our experience and resource, although that number is trending higher in the last year. By contrast, many ERP vendors may tell you that their system can be deployed in just a handful of months. However, their assumptions may not be realistic and their "perfect world" implementation scenario may not apply to your organization. With that in mind, it is important to benchmark to how much time other companies like yours invest in their initiatives.
2. Don't believe the hype. Sales hype can also lead to unrealistic expectations. For example, sales reps may point to SaaS, implementation accelerators, pre-configured best practices and other mechanisms intended to create the perception of a potentially fast implementation. However, it's important to take these sales messages with a grain of salt because that's exactly what they are: sales messages. Every project needs to invest time in changing business processes and people, which is by far the most time-consuming aspect of large-scale enterprise transformations.
3. Adopt world-class project governance. Implementations often take longer than expected because the project team isn't leveraging effective project controls or instituting the appropriate project governance. Having tight controls in place will ensure that customization requests, scope increases and other common pitfalls don't cause your project timeline to slip off track. Make sure that you have clearly defined decision processes and criteria in place to guarantee that your team is able to analyze and approve any decisions that could potentially disrupt your planned timeframe.
4. Understand the hidden pitfalls of time overruns. Most organizations and internal team members aren't experts in ERP implementations. Because of this, they aren't always able to recognize the things that can contribute to longer than expected time commitments. It is important to enlist independent and objective expertise that can smoke out unrealistic time expectations and assumptions. For example, most ERP vendors and system integrators don't address topics likeorganizational change management, extensive business process reengineering, data conversation and other activities likely to consume a great deal of time, but it is important to factor these activities into your overall project implementation plan.
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In GISLayer Software, separate selections are made by holding down the CTRL key and clicking with the mouse in the first column of the layer attriubute table, which shows the sequence number of the geometry (CTRL + mouse-left-click). Likewise, the selection is cancelled when the sequence number of the selected geometry is clicked.
If you click on the Selection menu, you will be presented with 6 different options.
These are;
- Select All
- Clear All Selections
- Select Filtered
- Show Selected
- Swich Selection
- Spatial Selection
The locations of these tools are shown in the screenshot below.
1.Selection: Select All
Select all: Selects all records in the table
An example of the Select All is shown in the screenshot below.
2. Clear All Selections
Clear All Selections Cancels all existing selections.
An example of the Clear All Selections is shown in the screenshot below.
3. Select Filtered
Select Filtered When filtering is performed; the records are selected in the filter result.
In the screenshot below, an example is shown where 'kagir' was filtered first and then the Select Filtered option was used.
4. Show Selected
Show Selected: Shows all records selected in the table.
An example of the Show Selected is shown in the screenshot below.
5. Switch Selection
Switch Selection: Clears selection and selects unselected geometies in the table.
In the table, for example, records number 3, 4 and 5 are selected. To select others but not these three records, click the Switch Selection button. The scrdeenshot below shows an example of Switch Selection.
6. Spatial Selection
Spatial Selection: Activates the spatial selection within the layer whose attributes are listed, as shown earlier in the Edit menu,
- Select by Click
- Select Intersections: Select geometries that intersect with a drawn Line
- Select Within: Select all geometries within the drawn Polygon
The scrdeenshot below shows an example these options.


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In the age of social media, it is important for many of us to have the perfect Hollywood smile – the kind of smile that brightens every room you walk into. Unfortunately, our diet and lifestyle choices slowly turn our teeth into a dingy grin. In fact, it's difficult for even the most hygienically forward patients will eventually need a brightening option from time to time. And because many individuals are facing the same dilemma and are in desperate need of a fast and easy whitening process that will give them the smile of their dreams, the dental industry provides teeth whitening treatment options. Now, patients can see a drastic difference in just two hours with the Boost! whitening system.
Boost! whitening is simple and effective. The whitening procedure first begins by applying Boost! whitening gel, which is activated by specially formulated catalyst. To thoroughly complete the Boost! whitening procedure and ensure that the procedure gives you the best results, Dr. Anthony Yamada's staff of professional will give you a four-minute fluoride treatment and will provide custom fitting whitening trays for an additional two weeks for any necessary touch ups. This way, you are guaranteed to achieve the ideal shade of pearly white.
Individuals no longer have to hide their smiles because Boost! will give them the confidence they need to flaunt their new look. So, avoid waiting any longer and living with a smile you are not happy with. Your selfies should showcase the best side of you – your happy side. Boost! will drastically enhance your smile in ways never thought possible.
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Life on a college campus can feel pretty safe — and for the most part, it is. Security admin at nearly every college are focused on providing safe transportation and student protection 24/7. But that doesn't mean you are immune to danger when walking alone or heading back to your dorm late at night.
That's why we asked these self-defense and safety experts from around the world to share their best self-defense tips for college students.
Remember these seven tips to stay safe on campus.
1. Confidence can save your life.
"Confident posture can deter a threat. Self-assured posture and movement tell a lot about you. Multiple studies have shown the way you walk has an effect on how likely you are to get mugged. Confident self-awareness increases your ability to detect threats when you're walking alone. By keeping your head up and aware of your surroundings, you can take away the element of surprise — a common tactic of attackers. If confronted, calmly and assertively saying a simple command such as "BACK OFF," is often enough to put a potential attacker to flight. "
-Jill Turner, ROBOCOPP
2. Be cautious about what you post on social media.
"Posting where you are going to be alerts bad guys. If you're leaving your apartment or home, it may be a signal that it's empty. If you say you're staying in to watch a movie with a bottle of wine, it alerts bad guys that you're alone. If you have enemies, it alerts them to where you're going to be."
–John Graden, BestSelfDefenseTool.com
3. Learn to spot and avoid potentially dangerous situations.
"The first goal of self-defense is to keep danger at a distance. That means, you want to know the potential threat exists BEFORE it is 3 inches in front of your face. So the first lesson is how to assess an individual to determine if they appear to be a threat based on how agitated or uncomfortable they appear.
If they appear dominant or uncomfortable, your next immediate response should always be to get to safety, which could be simply crossing the street, turning around (depending on how far away the individual(s) is from you, or any other course of action that keeps the potential threat distant."
-Benjamin Drader, Founder/Chief Instructor, District Combatives
4. Always be aware — on and near campus.
"Since college students are often young and naïve, and campuses are large and have various unsecured entrances and escape routes, colleges tend to be prime locations for assaults. It is extremely important for students and faculty alike to understand the potential dangers, which do not stop at the college border, and be prepared with self-defense and general awareness in mind while walking on campus, especially alone at night."
-Coach Jeremy Pollack, Self Defense Security Expert, Home Security Super Store
5. Know the people you're spending time with.
"There's nothing different about crime prevention for college students versus the general public. Most violent crime happens with people you know and when you are alone. Picking carefully who you associate with and always being with other people will prevent the majority of violent crimes."
-Leonard Sipes, Jr., Founder, CrimeinAmerica.net
6. Keep your load that you carry as light as possible.
"Don't carry too much in your arms at once. It's easy to grab a purse or phone when your hands are occupied already with large packages or a bunch of bags. "
-Ken Beckstead, Martial Artist
7. Avoid wearing scarves or hoods.
"Wear clothing that cannot be used against you while you are out. Long scarves can be pulled from behind causing choking and panic and later can be used to tie you up. Only wear scarves if you are attending a private event or will be with others. Never alone."
-Khadi Madama, Self-defense and Environmental Awareness for Safety Specialist
About Jessica Thiefels: Jessica Thiefels has been writing for more than 10 years and is currently a lifestyle blogger. She's written for Reader's Digest, AARP, CollegeRaptor, Shape and more. Follow her on Twitter @Jlsander07 for more college safety and health tips.


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"God makes babies, because God loves stories." – Elie Wiesel
So yesterday afternoon at 1:14, Leslie gave birth to our 3rd baby. She's a girl, named Hannah Grace, despite my coworkers' suggestion to name her Hannahkuh. Actually, at the time she wasn't named Hannah, we decided to wait until we actually met the new little girl before naming her.
We didn't want to give her a name, and then have her come out looking like a Barbara. However, we now think that might be a mistake. Mainly because we forgot that all babies come out looking like Winston Churchill.
I also forgot how crazy being in the labor and delivery room is. It is very much like being in a war zone. The nurses heard all the crying and moaning and were concerned for a while, but eventually I pulled myself together (Leslie barely broke a sweat). Each time we go through this I'm reminded how incredibly tough she is. I don't even handle paper cuts well…so I'm very glad that my role is just to do jazz hands and have the nurses sedate me.
G.K. Chesterton once said that he learned more about God from watching children than from all the books in his library. And each time I hold a new born baby I get a glimpse into what he meant by that. Especially when you get to have a baby on Christmas Day. the sheer vulnerability of this little 6lb bundle of skin, makes the Christmas story seem all the more impossible.
She's so fragile and wonderful, and so dependent. She depends on others just to stay alive, and for every Christmas after this one, I'll have a better reminder of how far the trip was for the Word to become flesh.
But this Christmas birth was especially powerful for Leslie and I, because it was exactly a year ago at this time that we were in the same Hospital for very different reasons. Last year we had a later term miscarriage that was difficult, and as we were holding our new little girl today it dawned on us that we wouldn't have her, if we wouldn't have gone through that.
Last year one of my good ministry friends told me about something a delivery doctor at his church had said.
She had told him that the more she found out about the reproduction systems, and the biology of the human body, she was not surprised by the occasional tragedies, she was shocked that they didn't happen so much more. Because millions of things have to line up just right for a human baby to enter the world without major problems. It is, in her words, a miracle.That's exactly how we feel today.
And while we know that Hannah Grace will grow up to be her own person, with her own personality, Leslie and I want to say this to her.
Hannah, I want you to know how much your family already loves you. You've got grandparents and aunts and uncles that are on pins and needles to meet you. You've got a big brother and sister who have prayed for you for the last 9 months, and will for the next 90. But I also want you to know about your mommy. She's got the biggest heart in the world, and you've already stolen it. She's tough and smart and funny, and if you turn out anything like her, you're going to be just fine. Continue reading Hannah Grace: A Christmas Miracle


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You may have received a letter in the mail from either Bank of America or Dignified Transition Solutions detailing your eligibility into their Cooperative Short Sale program. If so, this is because you probably missed a mortgage payment and your loan meets certain criteria that allows them to speed through your short sale and get you some of the best terms available for you to sell your home for today's market value and avoid foreclosure. If you received that letter .. consider yourself LUCKY!
Dignified Transition Solutions is a 3rd Party Loss Mitigation company hired by Bank of America to process their Cooperative Short Sales. Yes they are a legitimate company and yes they are working for Bank of America.
The biggest benefit of the Cooperative Short Sale is that unlike Bank of America's Traditional Short Sale, FHA Short Sale or even the HAFA Short Sale, the Cooperative Short Sale does not require any financial documents. In the traditional Short Sale programs you would need to come up with Tax Returns, Bank Statements, and Pay Stubs for their review and while that may seem like no big deal, for Bank of America this can mean a 6 month ordeal of misplacing documents, requesting updated documents, and most commonly .. just not looking at the documents at all for weeks upon weeks simply because they have too many other files to get to before yours. This is where the frustration often begins and when buyers walk away for waiting too long. The Cooperative Short Sale is a savior for anyone looking to avoid foreclosure.
The Cooperative Short Sale will also per-approve your list price and can have your buyers offer approved in less than 30 days. Buyer's will be more likely to make offers on your property, for higher values and will be less likely to walk away during the approval process with a quick approval turn around time. Compare this to the usual 4-8+ months of a traditional or FHA Short Sale.
Another benefit of the Cooperative Short Sale is that the borrower will receive a $2,500 check at closing for completing the short sale. An additional eligibility of up to $30,000 may also be determined for pre-approved list price short sales, including the Cooperative Short Sale.
With the Cooperative Short Sale, Bank of America waives their right to pursue a deficiency judgement (the difference from what you owed and what they net from the sale after all expenses). This is very different from a Foreclosure in wich the borrower who lost the home still owes the bank for their losses and can pursue a garnishment of wages or place liens on other property (or future property) as with any other judgement. After the Cooperative Short Sale your debt will be considered settled at $0.
If you have any questions about the Bank of America (BOA) or Dignified Transition Solutions Cooperative Short Sale Program or if you are facing foreclosure in Connecticut, please don't hessitate to contact me ASAP.
Thank you,
Phil Zimbardi
Real Estate Agent
Short Sale Specialist
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Wellness and Rejuvenation on the Island of Hawaii
The island of Hawaii is also known as the "Healing Island"—a place where a strong tradition of wellness combines with the aloha spirit to nurture the soul. The island offers a wide spectrum of healing traditions that can reenergize and rejuvenate. Native Hawaiian kupuna (elders) have shared indigenous wisdom through their cultural practices, including lomilomi massage, laau lapaau (using native plants in healing practices) and hooponopono ("to make right" with others through soul-searching, self-awareness and forgiveness). Uniting all of these healing arts is the most important concept of all: aloha.
Experience the spa services of Hawaii Island's resorts and day-spas where you'll find rejuvenating treatments found only in the islands. Succumb to the rhythmic strokes of a lomilomi massage. Add heated pohaku (stones) to relive sore muscles. Renew your skin with a coffee exfoliation and facials using local ingredients to stimulate and increase circulation. Pamper yourself with wraps, scrubs and hydrotherapy in an unforgettable tropical setting. With rewards like this, it's no wonder why the island of Hawaii is such a popular getaway for destination weddings and honeymoons.
Then extend your spa experience with healthy dining, yoga, Pilates, hiking, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding or an excursion in an outrigger canoe. Even a visit to a sacred Hawaiian heiau like Puukohola Heiau National Historical Site or a remote area like Kalae (South Point) can offer you a peaceful setting for reflection. From spa resorts to secluded sacred sites, you can find a variety of ways to relax and take a few steps along your path to self-discovery.
Spas, Wellness & Rejuvenation
25,000 sq. ft. full service spa and beauty salon. Variety of massage treatments, facials and skin care, health and wellness counseling. Complete weight and cardiovascular workout facilities. MAE# 1015
Ho`ola Spa (healing in Hawaiian) makes use of the resort's natural surroundings and tranquil environment overlooking the sea. Unique cultural and healing traditions are incorporated into services such as massage, facials and body treatments.
A wellness experience for the mind, body and spirit that integrates the best of nature into your body treatment. MAE# 2188
This nationally recognized private facility is a distinctly Hawaiian experience offering complete mental relaxation and body rejuvenation. Services include: outdoor treatment rooms, sand volleyball court, half-basketball court and tennis club. MAE# 2139


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This morning Allison, Eva and I went to the Cape. The weather was playing games with us but it ended up being a nice day overall.
We were able to attend the Saint Barnabas Church Strawberry Festival. We picked up a lobster roll and a couple of hot dogs to split. We sat on the grass and the three of us shared a wonderful lunch. Eva was so cute enjoying the pickle chips and Cape Cod potato chips too. After that we walked around and poked at the used books for sale, garage sale junk and then we split a strawberry shortcake. It was okay not as many strawberries as I would have liked it was more like a strawberry mush with an occasional sliced strawberry. Eva wasn't having any of it but she wanted to play with the spoons.
After the strawberries we walked up main street and I shot a few flowers along the way.
We stopped in to a cute little kids clothing shop and Eva had lots of fun sliding down a little wooden slide, over and over. She climbed up each time all by herself.
Tonight we had a nice dinner with my parents. Eva was up all day, no nap. So when I put her down tonight after I read her Dumbo, she was O U T, Out.
If you missed it today I interviewed The Writing Nag over on The I'm Not A Famous Blogger Blog and here on this blog I wrote my latest installment of SocialSpark Saturdays.
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A Year Unchained.
A passing idea, a fleeting thought…profoundly changes everything!
I was pretty naïve about what it truly meant to give up my dependence on the grocery store. Like many moms, I visited Kroger or Publix multiple times a week before the challenge began. I wasn't thoroughly prepared to undertake a year without the grocery store. I didn't plant a fall garden last year to pull us through the winter months, which seemed to never end, and I didn't have a freezer stocked with an abundance of food. Those freezing months were by far the hardest. Finding local winter vegetables when farmers were enduring harsh growing conditions was tough…the learning curve was extremely steep. However, I had both feet in with fresh enthusiasm ushered in by a bright new year.
The lessons I've learned from gardening, cooking and most of all balancing are tremendous. Why didn't I plant more onions…more jalapenos….succession plant more?! All invaluable lessons! This simple act of eating locally is now routine. I don't think of making a heaping salad of crisp, buttery lettuce in summer….I live in Tennessee, where spring rain turns into scorching heat in a matter of weeks leaving lettuce wilted and bitter. I've learned to adapt well to this way of eating for my region. I savor the first shoots of asparagus that emerge in spring with unbelievable anticipation. That is how the food that we nourish our bodies with should be enjoyed…in it's season, at the peak of its freshness…exactly how it was intended to be eaten.
A bright tomato plucked off the vine, still warm from the summer sun, which spills it's smoky flavor onto fresh bread with homemade mayo is pretty much perfection to me. My mouth is watering, guys! This could never compare to a tomato grown in a greenhouse and harvested while stiff and green in January. There is joy in the anticipation….that concept I completely grasp now, like never before. How did that happen? How did we forget how to eat? How to truly enjoy fresh food? How to wait for the best things? Watching my kids taste the first perfectly ripe strawberry that they just pulled from its vine is one of those special memories I'll cherish. I watched them savor it in a whole new way. They now know the effort it takes to grow them organically. They know you'll need netting to keep away the birds. They know that hens LOVE over-ripe strawberries because they talked to the farmer…this was the best part of the journey..
We are driven to reach for easy…fast…efficient, but we bypass the beauty in the slow process. The smell of yeast rising a fresh loaf of bread, the sound that cream makes against a mason jar as it changes from a liquid to a creamy golden butter and cheese….Oh cheese…An undiscovered passion! I would have never uncovered the love of stretching warm cheese between my hands and the satisfaction of homemade mozzarella bubbling on fresh pizza.
So you may be wondering…where do we go from here?
Well, back to the grocery store…in moderation. My previously expansive grocery list won't return, but there are specific items that we've desperately missed and will pick up regularly once again:
In order of importance:
1. Avocados – I've dreamed of you…I can't wait!
2. Bananas – There are no words. I have lived where bananas are pulled off the tree in the hundreds. I miss them!
3. Wild caught Salmon – This was HARD. We used to eat salmon a few times a week. Our first dinner of the new year!
4. Coconut Milk – Nothing makes soup creamy and delicious like coconut milk. Vietnamese curry was a staple meal in our home.
5. Hot Sauce – We plowed through all the jalapenos that I grew with lightening speed. We like it spicy.
I still have a beautiful variety of food growing with our unseasonably warm weather. I'll still focus on eating what I preserved and what is seasonally growing. I'll continue to purchase produce/meat/dairy from the local farmers that I know and whose products I love. This has forever changed my view of food and what is necessary. What I didn't miss this year, processed food…even homemade ketchup is better. Small changes, friends. Grow a few tomato plants this year…add a basil plant…your house will smell unbelievable as those flavors simmer together for sauce in your stockpot. Simple. Attend a farmer's market during the summer months. Community. Sharing. There is beauty in simple.
I want to inspire you on the dawn of a new year. I've placed my food dollars in the hands of those whose backs ache from cultivating, whose fingers are worn and rough…I want that. They deserve that. It is hard work to grow whole, real food. Why do we cheapen that? We should have more local markets, more farmers and more citizens standing up for what they nourish their family with. You should know who grows that unique watermelon that your kids adore. Who tends to the chickens whose eggs make your breakfast complete? Friends, let's close the loop.
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Let's make 2016 amazing. Support your local farmer's. It will change your health and your life!
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Happy New Year!
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With our busy schedules, weeknight dinners need to be fast. From refrigerator to table and yes even clean up, during the week I don't have a lot of time to fuss over preparations. There are bonus points for dishes that are truly delicious and loved by everyone in the family. And as the cook and pan washer it is even better when the entire meal can be cooked in a single pan. And that is why this super fast and tasty dish from Cooking Light has quickly become an all around family favorite.
Preparation is fast and when I use my cast iron skillet cooking and clean up is a breeze. The chicken is seared on the outside then it finishes cooking in the oven ensuring that the meat is juicy and flavorful. And my family loves spicy flavors so the peppers and cilantro are palate pleasers. You can adjust these seasonings to satisfy your own palates. Any way you cook it, this is a delicious midweek keeper.
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the oil to pan, swirling to coat.
- Sprinkle the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt, the black pepper, and the chili powder.
- Add the chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes. Turn the chicken over; cook 1 minute. Remove chicken from pan.
- Coat pan with cooking spray and increase the heat to high.
- Sprinkle the avocados with the sugar.
- Add the avocados to the pan, placing them cut side down. Cook for 2 minutes or until charred. Remove avocados from pan.
- Re-coat pan with cooking spray. Add the red onions; cook 3 minutes or until charred. Turn the red onions; add green onions and poblano, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
- Separate the red onions into rings and toss with green onions and poblano.
- Stir in the lime juice and the soy sauce.
- Return the chicken and the avocado to the pan, nestling it between the onion mixture.
- Place the pan in oven and bake for 7 minutes or until chicken is done.
- While the chicken is cooking, combine sour cream and water in a small bowl until thinned to a saucy consistency.
- Drizzle sour cream mixture over chicken and avocados.
- Garnish with the cilantro and lime wedges as well as the remaining salt and paprika.
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A couple years ago, before Gwen was born, I came up with a list of Bible verses that I wanted to read for encouragement during labor. Of course, I didn't end up using them that time, because Gwen decided to come so quickly! I did, however, use them when I had Clyde - two in particular.
I repeated these two verses to myself during the last part of my labor with Clyde, and I loved that I could fill my mind with God's truth while I was in so much pain.
When I picked these verses for labor, I chose some because they seemed appropriate for labor and delivery, but many of them I just picked because they were verses that I have held close to my heart over the years - ones that have encouraged me at times when I needed it.
I felt like it was time to update the printables I originally made for these verses, so I made some new printables that I wanted to share with you!
These printables are now available in my new Etsy shop! The file with entire set of 10 cards is available for $3. Check them out here!
After I made these printable I got them printed up to test them out, and I realized that I kind of love having cards of these verses for day-to-day life - to remind me to focus on the Lord through even the little challenges. So whether you are having a baby and would like to use these cards for the purpose I originally intended, or whether you choose to print them up for your home or personal study, I hope you'll find them an encouragement and reminder of God's love for you!


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Bonhams to auction £200,000 iconic symbol of the Russian Revolution
Bonhams to auction 200,000 iconic symbol of the Russian Revolution
Never before seen at auction, this table from the Russian Imperial Winter Palace is up for sale
A striking, circular table originally placed in the Golden Drawing Room in the Winter Palace, the main residence of the Russian Imperial family in St Petersburg, will be sold inBonhams' Russian Salein Londonon December 1.
Estimated at 150,000-200,000, the intricate design and range of materials, from coral to onyx and turquoise, reflects the legendary opulence of the Russian Empire.
The table was originally commissioned as a gift for the Empress Alexandra (pictured top right), the wife of Tsar Nicholas I, and became part of the original furnishing of the Imperial Winter Palace.
It was then placed within the Golden drawing room, which was used by the future Empress Maria Aleksandrovna and was renowned as the most lavishly decorated room in her personal suite.
The Golden Drawing Room was used for private receptions and Christmas celebrations for the Imperial family.
Thetablefrom the Golden Drawing Room in the Winter Palace
The storming of the Winter Palace became an iconic symbol of the Russian Revolution. In the late 1920s many private rooms of the Imperial family were stripped of their original furnishings and anything else that might remind the public about Russia's Imperial past.
Most of the furnishings, including the table, were sold through Antikvariat, a state-run commission shop that catered to foreigners and diplomats. The table ultimately ended up in Germany.
Today, the Golden Drawing room in the Winter Palace houses part of the Hermitage museum collection. Though the room has retained its original dcor, few of its original furnishings have survived.
"Items from former Russian Imperial palaces are incredibly rare, and few come with such remarkably documented provenance," said Yelena Harbick, Director of Russian Fine and Decorative Arts.
"This table is an exceptional opportunity for international collectors to not only acquire a Russian decorative masterpiece, but to procure their very own piece of Russian history."
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AWS demonstrates its Enterprise credentials
At Cloudreach we are proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Enterprise Summit 2013 at the Grange St. Paul's Hotel on Tuesday September 17th. The AWS Summits are extremely popular and are generally oversubscribed within days of opening the registration. In a change to previous summits this event concentrates specifically on AWS use-cases for the Enterprise rather than Developer or Start-up communities.
The highlight of the last summit in April was Werner Vogels, Chief Technology Officer of Amazon Web Services. Werner's fanaticism for AWS technology is only matched by his love of football as he extolled the virtues of AWS and Liverpool FC – big AWS users and Cloudreach customers themselves! This time we have Andy Jassy, Senior Vice President of AWS; Stephen Schmidt, Chief Information Security Officer and Yuri Misnik, Head of Solution Architects – which should provide a good mix of vision for the future and down-to-earth practicality of using AWS in an Enterprise environment.
What better way to cut through the hype and learn about what Enterprises are truly doing with AWS than to hear directly from clients using the services in production environments. The Summit features eight different clients and their experiences of AWS, with Cloudreach counting half of the eight among our clients! If you are lucky enough to be on the list of registered attendees you can hear about the full spectrum of use-cases from funkypigeon.com to Channel 4 to BP. Unfortunately places are limited and registration has been shut for some time so if you are not already on the list you will need to wait until next time or contact Cloudreach directly to talk about AWS for your organisation. Don't forget to contact us if you are interested in attending AWS Re-Invent 2013 in Las Vegas in November!
Cloudreach clients speaking at this week's London AWS Enterprise Summit include:
Funkypigeon.com is a personalised card and gift site. Customers can enjoy not having to think about whose birthday it is each day and just get their reminder, order the card and the gift online and it's done. Cloudreach worked with funkypigeon.com to migrate, optimise and manage the funkypigeon.com website 24/7 on Amazon Web Services.
Channel 4
Channel 4 is an Enterprise that needs no introduction. As part of their ever- growing portfolio of online offerings Cloudreach are working with Channel4 to help optimise their extensive AWS estate.
Cloudreach is working with Air BP – the specialised aviation division of BP, one of the world's major energy companies. They provide innovative and flexible solutions to meet the needs of hundreds of airports around the world and Cloudreach is helping Air BP to migrate a global enterprise application to AWS.
Kantar is home to some of the world's leading research, data and insight companies. As a Cloudreach customer we are working closely with Kantar on a range of AWS projects from Big Data analytics to datacentre migrations.


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Good morning!
I am so enjoying these challenges at Tuesday Throwdown – In addition, I get to try all these new stamps from our sponsors that I now discover I need.
This week at the Throwdown, our challenge is "Punny" sentiment. Come up with a sentiment that is a pun on the image.
Our sponsor is Digi with Attitude. I used Clipper the Crab image – no points what my play on the word is for this card. Here it is:
Clipper was colored using Copic Markers (r05, r27, yr23, yr24, e13, e15, e17); I used Sakura glazed pen to give Clipper some spots. Ground and sky were also drawn in using Copic Markers (E04, E11, E13, E15, E17, E50, E53, E87, BG000, colorless blender).
A special Thank you to Crissy Armstrong for giving me inspiration for the card.
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One of the things that bugged me about Panasonic's Lumix DMC-FZ40 was its noticeably slower performance in comparison with its linemate, the FZ100. That apparently changes with its update, the Lumix FZ47.
Instead of using the same plain ol' 14-megapixel CCD, Panasonic swapped in one of its 12-megapixel high-speed CCD sensors and backed it with its Venus Engine FHD processor. This combo, which is also in the rugged Lumix TS3, allows it to shoot at up to 3.7 frames per second at full resolution and record full HD video in AVCHD. Panasonic also promises faster start-up and response times.
Panasonic says it improved the camera's zoom mechanism to keep it quiet while shooting movies, too. The FZ47 also has full manual control of shutter speed and aperture for video capture.
Much of the rest is the same as the FZ40, though, including the 24x, f2.8-5.2, 25-600mm lens (35mm equivalent), and 3-inch LCD, though its resolution goes up to 460K dots from 230K.
The Panasonic Lumix FZ47 will be available in black for a suggested retail price of $399.99 in August.


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Palmetto lots extend on a unique peninsula with water views of Lake Opal as well as the Gray Plantation Golf Course. Homes on the 44 lots have a minimum sq. ft. of 2800 with no maximum. Owners can enjoy the best of all that Graywood has to offer on this beautiful setting.
NOTE: This supplement in addition to and not in lieu of the general requirements of the Design Guidelines. Specific areas where variances are allowed are outlined below. Except as amended or modified for the neighborhood identified above, the General Design Guidelines shall apply.
Minimum Square footage: 2800 sq. ft.
Maximum Square footage: None
Note: All square footage numbers refer to air conditioned living space.
Exterior Detail
Finished floor elevation must be above FEMA's standard flood plain requirement OR 30 inches above curb measured at the top of the street curb directly in front of the home.All first floors living area ceiling heights must be a minimum of 10 ft. Second floor living area ceiling heights must be a minimum of 9ft.
Cement board or wood.
Approved exterior wall materials include wood, brick, stone, fiber cement or shingle siding. No vinyl siding is allowed. Approved exterior trim materials include brick, stone, stucco, fiber cement or shingle siding. All elevations of a house, which are visible from the street, should utilize the same materials. The use of more than two materials, except in the use of horizontal and shingle siding combinations with a third material, is not encouraged. Siding should produce horizontal lines no less than 4 inches and no more than 6 inches apart.
Porch and covered entry stoop ceilings should be of wood bead board, v-groove or batten design with no visible perforation of joints.
Exterior artificial, simulated or imitation materials shall not be permitted without the approval of the NCC. Refer to specific neighborhood supplement for allowable materials.
The use of the following materials is appropriate:
- Brick- All brick colors and mortars must be approved and must be in context with historically based Louisiana style, preferably red or off-red. Natural gray, mixed colored, yellow or white bricks are not allowed. Sample panels are required at the site.
- Stucco- Historically based smooth stucco finishes are allowed. Heavy textured or "skip trowel" finishes as well as tabby could be acceptable in proper context.
- Stonework- Stone is allowed if constructed as an integral part of the architecture but not as a decorative appliqué or thin veneer. A sample mockup showing color range and installation technique must be completed for approval by the NCC at the site
- Wood Siding- All wood siding must be full profile and properly/fully finished.
Neutral colors preferred for siding and stucco homes. Inappropriate use of materials and colors, as determined by the New Construction Committee, will not be allowed, particularly bright colors.
Shutters shall be proportionate in size to the window. Operable and tie back shutters are required. (See general guidelines for shutter details).
No variance. Window manufacturer must be from the approved Graywood window list.
Windows should be of a size and design appropriate to the architectural character of the house. Windows should be approximately a 2 to 1 proportion height to width. Various styles such as a double hung, casement or awning are acceptable if compatible with the style of the house. Examples of acceptable window pane arrangements are 1/1, 2/1, 3/1, 4/1, 2/2, 6/6, or 6/9. There the first number is the upper sash and the second number is the lower sash of the window. These window configurations are required on all facades of the home. Windows may be prefinished aluminum, painted wood, clad wood or other approved material if sized, proportioned and finished to look like painted wood. Window screens are allowed but must cover both upper and lower sashes..
The Graywood recommended jamb trim is 4 inches wide measured from the edge of the trim to the edge of the glass. The 4 inch dimension is normally achieved by adding a brick mold or other trim to the window. In recent years the window manufacturers have produced a standard trim that measures 3 inches wide. Graywood will accept a manufactured window that measures 3 inches as the minimum width. The 6 inch trim reference at the head of the window is amended to 3 inches. Please see picture at end of the booklet for clarification. Non-shuttered windows visible from the street shall have a more decorative head and sill treatment.
All windows will be energy efficient thermal glass, warranted, factory units. Exterior storm windows will not be permitted. All window mullion will be permanent and constructed of full profile (minimum 3/4″ width, minimum 3/8″ projection) mullion bars. Pop out mullions will not be accepted. Mullion grid patterns must remain uniform from window to window. Exceptions must be preapproved by the NCC.
Assorted window styles will be discouraged on an individual home (i.e., cathedral fan arches mixed with the flat spring arches). Different color windows on a home is discourage and must be preapproved by the NCC. In no case will different color windows be allowed on the front or corner elevation of a home. Only custom, feature, view windows will be allowed to remain muntinless. Double hung windows (non TDL) will not be allowed. Windows should be recessed from the wall to provide a shadow line.
Windows should be clear glass. No reflective glass or reflective tinting should be used. Stained glass windows and Victorian style doors are not allowed.
Bright-finished or bright-plated metal exterior doors, windows, window screens, louvers, exterior trim or structural members shall not be permitted.
Arched and half-round windows are to be used only if they are indigenous to the architectural style of the house.
All beams must be wrapped with wood or cement board. No other products will be allowed.
No variance.
Roof pitches and overhangs may vary as necessitated by architectural design; however, no flat roofs are allowed as a major structural element. A minimum 5 to 12 slope is set as a standard. Roof overhangs are recommended to protect from the sun, and along with trellises, will provide passive energy conservation. No mansard roofs will be allowed.
- All roof stacks, flashings, vents or protrusions from the roof shall be painted deep gray or the same color the roof will be at maturity. Roof stacks and plumbing vents shall be placed on rear slopes of the roofs where possible.
- Solar water heating panels shall be reviewed on an individual basis and approval based upon the visual effect to the surrounding area. Generally their use is discouraged.
- Roofing materials, depending on the neighborhood, may be architectural dimensional composite shingles, cedar or pressure treated wood shingles or shakes, slate, tile or prefinished metal. Combinations of shingles and metal roofing may be allowed when appropriate to the architectural character of the house.
- Roofing colors must be approved by the NCC.
- Houses with pitched roofs of a minimum pitch of 9 in 12 and a maximum pitch of 12 in 12 are encouraged. Special cases will be considered by the NCC if in keeping with the architectural character of the house and neighborhood. Shed roofs for porches may have a lower pitch, but in no case will the pitch be lower than 3.75 in 12. Houses may have gabled, hipped, or shed roofs. House gables may be a full return Queen Anne return with the returns preferably capped in copper. Exposed rafter tails are allowed, but the design must be approved by the NCC.
- Gable and decorative roof vents shall be in keeping with the architectural character of the house. Ridge vents, if used, must be of the "shingle over" design extended to the outer edge of the roof ridge. Tile ridge caps are allowed over dimensional roof shingles. Soffit venting visible from the street shall be of similar material to that of the porch or entry stoop ceiling and must be submitted to the NCC for approval.
- Special metal roofing applications may be considered by the NCC when appropriate.
Garage door headers must be constructed of brick, wood, or cement board. Single door for a 2 car garage is not allowed.
Garages can be front load. The garage must be setback fifteen feet (15ft) from the main structure of the home, excluding the porch or stoop. The face of the garage must be a minimum of fifty feet (50ft) from the front property line.
All other garage guidelines may be found in the general Architectural Guidelines.
All front doors must be iron or wood. Metal clad and fiberglass doors are allowed on the side and rear and on the front if not the primary entrance door.
Chimneys shall be constructed of either brick, stucco, or materials consistence with the architecture of the home. Hardi plank chimneys chase are not allowed. Graywood approved chimney cap preferred.
No variance. Front porches must have a minimum of 8ft in depth; stoops must have a minimum of 4 feet in width.
Full architectural details are required for all decks and patios. Detailing of all patios and decks must be architecturally compatible with the home. Patios and decks shall be designed to serve as an extension of the house. Rails, pickets and underpinning must be painted white or to match the trim of the house. All deck flooring must be stained (light gray or color approved by NCC). Enclosed risers are required and must be painted.
Views to the underside of decks must be screened with underpinning (latticing or vertical slats, etc.) and/or landscape material large enough to provide screening upon installation. Decks more than 3' above grade must have underpinning and plant materials.
Porch and covered entry stoop ceilings should be of wood bead board, v-groove or batten design with no visible perforation of joints.
Porch screening colors shall complement and blend with the house (Black or copper is preferred, green is not allowed). Aluminum framing and screen door may be allowed with prior approval by the NCC. Aluminum framing and screen door colors must be black or bronze only. No mill-finish aluminum will be allowed as a framing for a porch.
All houses must have a front porch or covered entry stoop. Decks, patios, and screened porches are allowed off the rear of the house.
Porches shall have a minimum projection of 8 feet. Covered entry stoops shall have a minimum front projection of 4 feet and a maximum projection of 6 feet. No porch shall exceed 12 feet in front projection. Porch floor treatments may include wood decking, brick, brick edged, and divided concrete, stone or tile. Composite materials for deck flooring is accepted, with approval of the NCC.
No Variance. All columns must be detailed on the drawings and submitted for approval showing size, style, and or taper.
Not required. Please adhere to the guidelines for underground drainage if gutters are installed. Must be pre-approved for style, color, & location.
No variance. Historical color palette as approved by the NCC.
No variance.
Exterior bracket, pendant, pier and/or post lighting, ceiling fans and porch swings shall be consistent with the architectural character of the house and proportioned accordingly. Ceiling fans and porch swings are encouraged on all porches. Light fixtures should be correctly proportioned to the house façade. Gas light bracket and post-mounted fixtures are acceptable. All lighting should be low level, non-glare type and located to cause minimal visual impact to adjacent streets and properties. Exterior spotlights or floodlights must be hooded to eliminate glare onto adjacent properties.
Post or column mounted lights must be drawn and submitted for approval by the NCC.
Front Setback: 30ft. Minimum
Side Setback: 10ft.
Rear Setback: 20ft.
Special Rear Setback-Lots #39-44: 30ft.
No variance. Fence can extend to the water's edge and must be 3ft from side property line.
No Variance – refer to Architectural Guidelines, Site Standards
No Variance.
Each owner/builder is responsible for checking to see if a 5 ft. sidewalk in the front of their property is required per City code. The sidewalk must start 4ft. 6 inches from the curb and extend 5ft. Plans are available in the HOA office for viewing of sidewalk locations in Palmetto. Required sidewalk heights: 4″ above curb on the home side, 3″ above the curb on the street side. 6″ X 6″ wire mesh should be used in all sidewalks per City requirement.
A minimum of 3% of the cost of the lot and house must be spent on landscape plants, exclusive of the irrigation system, sod, & hardscape. All yards must include a sprinkler system. All yards must be sodded, front, side, and rear.
Each owner shall be responsible for a street tree to be located 30ft behind the curb. The tree must be a live oak with a minimum of 4 inch diameter.
Exterior Patio Areas at water's edge of Lake Matilda: Exterior patios near the water's edge must be submitted to the NCC for approval. Earth tone patio furniture is required. Water's edge must be maintained by the property owner.


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The Silver W12 active subwoofer's 500 watt DSP controlled amplifier utilises advanced switch-mode power conversion techniques and superior processing to increase dynamic control and deliver far greater head-room. A sealed box construction ensures tight, fast and tuneful bass all the way down to a thunderous 22Hz in a typical room set up.
Low Frequency Response
20Hz (Typical IEC room)
Upper Frequency Limit
40 - 120Hz Variable
Low Pass Filter Alignment
Active 4th order 24dB/Octave
Amplifier Power Output
500W Continuous
Amplifier Classification
Class-D amplifier with Switch mode power supply (SMPSU)
Bass EQ Profiles
1: Movie, 2: Music, 3: Impact
Phase Control
0 & 81 degrees
Auto Sensing
Line Level >2mV
Input Level Requirements
Standby after 20 minutes if no signal sensed
Driver Compliment
1 x 12" C-CAM® sub-woofer driver featuring triple suspension and 3" long throw voice coil
12v Trigger Input
5 - 12v via 3.5mm mono mini-jack socket
Cabinet Dimensions: (H x W x D) (Excluding Grille & Amp)
340 x 340 x 380mm
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Cabinet Dimensions: (H x W x D) (Including Grille, Amp & Feet)
370 x 340 x 410mm
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Mains Input Voltage
110 - 120 Vac / 220 - 240 Vac 50/60Hz (Electronically Auto selected)
Power Consumption
400 Watts / 0.5 Watts in Standby (ErP approved)
Individual Weight
20.1Kg (44 lb 4 oz)
New Silver's accomplished tech has impressed AVForums' Ed Selley. Ed has lived with many larger systems, but what sets the 6AV12 apart even from more expensive rivals is the way it has weaved specialised features with a smaller footprint to deliver truly cinematic replay from a room-friendly design. Awarding a coveted 'recommended' badge, he concludes that "…while it looks excellent, this is a package that delivers sonically too. The performance is exciting but easy to live with and the dedicated surround speakers and clever subwoofer setup software give these speakers a cinematic performance that is unfailingly enjoyable. If you want a speaker package that delivers on sound and aesthetics, this is a great place to start looking".
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Esteemed reviewer Danny Phillips tests the Silver 6AV12 package, awarding it the Trusted Reviews Recommended title and an overwhelmingly positive review:
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The system teams the Slender Silver 6 floor stander with the acoustically matched Silver Centre and dual-dispersion FX surrounds, for an enveloping audio experience. All of this, supported by a rich layer of deep bass potency from the awesome 500 watt Silver W12 subwoofer means the Silver 6AV12 unifies form and function, and produces nothing less than precise and compelling sound. What Hi-Fi? agreed that this wonderfully complete package delivers a "..sound quality that will worry most rivals" and concluded that the system delivers "Well matched; seamless integration with the subwoofer; insight and precision; finish."
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I know I don't really have an audience, so I'll just apologize to myself for not being around in a while. In week seven I had my best week yet, largely because I was getting up very early (4:30 in the morning early) and actually getting things done. Then I decide to switch to writing after the kids were in bed, since I've always been a night owl at heart, but I ended up being so burnt out from work and getting up early for weeks that I'd just surf the Internet or waste time, often staying up until one or two in the morning and being a zombie the next day. Epic fail.
But that's all in the past, right?
I spent the day coming back to the idea of serialization, which I first talked about in March. There's been some debate on KBoards about how readers would respond to the different types of serialization. In the most traditional sense, a serial has a clear beginning, middle, and end, despite being a short piece. Meanwhile, a series is often thought of as several related, standard length books that can be read in any order. Apparently the term "saga" refers to what I usually consider to be a series, which are standard length books with a clear beginning, middle, and end that must be read in a specific order to understand the overarching plot.
The people posting on KBoards seem to be in one of two camps when it comes to splitting a traditional novel into several parts that have no clear beginning, middle, and end, and finish with a cliffhanger. The first believes that readers will consider it nothing more than a money grab, and that they will become annoyed and leave several one star reviews. The logic is that even if the serialization is designed for borrows through Kindle Unlimited, there will inevitably be a number of buyers who won't appreciate having to pay for one book several times. Of course, if one were to price each of the installments at $.99, over a four part serialization the author would only earn $1.20. If the same book was sold for $3.99, the author would earn $2.79. So clearly serialization is not a money grab, but readers may not realize this. I think the key is keeping the pricing of each individual installment approximately the same as the pricing of the box set.
The second camp believes that serialization is a good way to maximize the benefit from the 30 day hot new releases algorithm. Also, readers are less likely to buy a book from an author who only has one book published, and breaking a novel into several parts will increase the number of books available. Several authors have had great success with this approach. Key is having a very clear blurb that specifically says the book is an installment and that it ends on a cliffhanger. As readers of short works are a different target audience than readers of full novels, posters on KBoards also recommend saying that the books will be bundled when the last one is released, so that those who prefer a longer novel format can wait until it is available.
So my current plan is to completely write the book so that I can work in hints in the early stages, but to publish it as for "episodes" approximately 25,000 words long, roughly corresponding to Act 1, Act 2a, Act 2b, and Act 3. The Self-Publishing Podcast started applying the "episode" TV term to serialization as people are familiar with TV episodes that must be watched in order and end on a cliffhanger. The SPP guys release all episodes as a "season" in one fell swoop, Netflix style. I plan on stretching the releases a bit more than this to maximize the algorithm, but for the most part think the terms "episodes" and "seasons" are ideal.
My plan is to release the box set when people are getting their new kindles for Christmas. Each preceding release would occur a month before that date, with the exception that the first and second episodes will be published at the same time. The purpose of this is for the first episode to act as a free loss leader, and the second is immediately available to show that I am an author doing this for the long term. As a reader myself, I will seldom buy into a series if only one book is available because the author may just drop off the face of the earth.
September 2015: Release episode one as free. Have episode two available for $1.99, and episode three available through preorder for $1.99, with release in October 2015.
October 2015: Episode three is published. Episode four is available through preorder for $1.99.
November 2015: Episode four is published. Box set is available through preorder for $4.99.
December 2015: Box set is published.
Total cost to reader purchasing individual episodes: $5.97
Total royalties for selling all four individual episodes: $1.79
Total cost to reader buying boxed set: $4.99 (savings of 16%)
Total royalties for selling boxed set: $3.49
Given the above calculations, it may look like serialization is a bad idea, however exposure is key. By having two books available from the onset, I'll have the benefit of a loss leader with an immediate funnel to a purchase. Also, by releasing the next two episodes and the box set within the 30 day window, a title should be available on the hot new releases list for four months, instead of just one. If I've learned anything from reading KBoards it's that getting discovered is one of the most difficult hurdles to overcome in self-publishing, so I'm hoping this plan will work.


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We've taken our first steps to becoming a non-profit organization, with the mission of encouraging thoughtful conversations about food in Ukraine and elsewhere. We incorporated as a charity in New York State, with Christie joining Sarah and I as the fledgling board. We're working on the next steps, our IRS non-profit status and hope to have that paperwork filed soon.
Using survey results, feedback from audiences in Ukraine and the US, and our own diverse perspectives, we looked at issues that might affect our work in Ukraine and here (both threats and opportunities), and brainstormed a long list of ideas and possibilities. A few of our concerns:
- Political stability in Ukraine, which could impact free travel and access, in addition to the ability of Ukrainian NGOs to continue (ability for us to partner with Ukrainian organizations
- Tight philanthropic climate in the US (economic downturn – US & Ukraine
- Environmental impacts in Ukraine (increased mining and fracking, changing climate, land use, transformation of agricultural politics)
- Lack of trust in social capital in Ukraine (impact on partnerships)
- Continued interest in food & preservation (homesteading, etc.)
- Look at the "why" and "how" of the project in Ukraine (in particular, consider the "how" of the project – Soviet influence)
- Environmental, Natural History perspectives
- Engaging through exhibitions
- Ukrainians have a more integrated "full systems" understanding of environmental impacts – could bring knowledge to Americans
- Engage high school students, & college students in Ukraine (youth)
- Connect with people hosting agro-tourism in Ukraine (eco-tourism) – greater "tourism" in Ukraine opportunity & growing access to Ukraine
Our weaknesses boiled down, to a large degree, to our somewhat limited capacity (more on that below, dear readers!) But our strengths were primarily external ones that heartened us all as we listed them out:
- Strong intentionally cultivated partnerships – and existing connections
- Connection to Fulbright and Peace Corps Communities
- As an organization, able to live with uncertainty
- Creative and flexible as an organization
- 6,000 unique visitors went onto the blog from 110 countries in 2012
- Ability to use social networking platforms – access to a larger audience
- Diversity of Ukraine (landscapes and cultures) and diversity of conversations, partner organizations, and the open way in which we interact with partners.
We boiled down our ideas into three primary goals for the next two years:
Enhance our online presence through increased interactions
To this end, you'll be seeing our blog convert to a full-fledged website with more ways for readers to engage with us and we hope, see a Ukrainian/Russian version as well.
Build capacity of the Pickle Project
Complete the 501c3 status; build the board; and seek new funding sources including "Friends of the Pickle Project."
Cultivate in-person engagement in Ukraine and in the United States.
In 2013, hold a Pickle Project event (or two) in American cities to build engagement and interest; plan for a 2014 series of conversations in Ukraine.
As it has since its beginning, the Pickle Project wants to respond to your interests as well--and to invite you to participate with us in any part of our work. So please share your thoughts, invite us to speak, write a blog post, share your fabulous social media, web development or party planning skills to help us move to the next level. It's been an incredible journey with friends all over the world--we look forward to the next steps!


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Let's check out our ultimate guide to find out everything about greyhounds!
To really understand what your new greyhound is thinking and feeling is like learning a new language – greyhound 'language'! You are giving your new pet an amazing opportunity to transition to the next chapter of its life.
Quick Greyhound Facts
- Dog Breed Group: Sighthounds
- Height: 2''1 to 2''6
- Weight: between 25 and 35 kilograms
- Life Span: 12 to 15 years
Characteristics of Greyhounds
Greyhounds can reach speeds of up to 70 kilometres per hour, making them the fastest dog breed and one of the fastest animals in the world. As a result of this, greyhounds have been used in dog racing for many years. Greyhounds also partake in many other dog sports including agility, obedience, and lure coursing.
Beyond their speed and grace, people love greyhounds for their sweet, placid nature. They have a very different start to life than most pet dogs as they are not regularly socialised to lots of people or other breeds of dog. They often aren't exposed to home environments which makes their transition to pet life a little more chalenging. This can have lifelong implications, so understanding their individual needs is very important.Typical greyhound traits include:
- Sensitive
- Easy to groom
- Generally very healthy
- Minimal shedding
- Playful
Newly adopted greyhounds need time to become used to the many different things that are completely new to them. This includes unfamiliar people as well as different environments. Always start by making their world smaller rather than bigger. When it comes to your new pet, less is more!
Do Greyhounds Make Good Pets? Things You Need To Know Before Adopting
Just like any other dog, greyhounds can make for amazing lifelong companions, however there are a few things to keep in mind before you bring your pooch into your home. Here are five things you need to know before adopting an adorable retired greyhound!
- Greyhounds still shed lightly even though they don't have a lot of fur
Although they shed lightly, greyhounds are very easy to groom.
- Greyhounds need time and patience
Your new greyhound will look to you for care and guidance. Make sure you spend time training your dog using positive reinforcement (food/attention/toys) to encourage the right behaviour. Take time to find a good local training class and you will both benefit.
- Greyhounds are known as "70 kph couch potatoes"
Even though the dogs are used in racing and the might have their sudden bursts of energy, greyhounds do not need large amounts of exercise. Remember that in the beginning many have never seen a couch before so it might take some time and encouragement before they turn into a 'couch potato' .
- Greyhounds have to be protected from intense/extreme environments & temperatures
Greyhounds are very easy to foster and live with, however because they have sensitive skin and long thin bones, greyhounds will need to be carefully looked after as opposed to other dog breeds. Ex-racing greyhounds are nearly all muscle with very small amounts body fat so they do not have a lot to protect them against changes in temperatures.
- Greyhounds must be taught about common household fixtures
At the race track, greyhounds are seldom (or sometimes never) exposed to these physical structures like hardwood floors, full-length mirrors, steps and glass doors. Once they are adopted and brought into a home, you must teach your greyhound about them. To prevent run-ins with glass doors, make sure that the bottom half of the door is frosted. If your pooch has difficulty with steps, make sure you practice with them until they learn it is a simple part of their new environment.
Getting Acquainted With Your Greyhound
The decision on where your new dog will live will depend on your dog and your lifestyle. Some dogs will prefer to live outside as long as they have shelter and protection from the elements. Make sure it is fenced and secure.Your new greyhound will need company, this can either be you spending time with them outside or having your dog come inside, Greyhounds don't need a lot of space, but they do need a space of their own to retreat to.
At night, don't shut your hound in a separate room to sleep. Your greyhound will adjust faster if you let them sleep on a bed near the rest of the family. Remember to reward your greyhound with food, a gentle stroke or even a game often. Notice when they are doing something 'good' like lying on their bed, relaxing, exploring the backyard, resting quietly, walking on the lead – the list is endless!
Ensure that your home is childproof. As you and your new companion explore the house, make sure you check for any hazards that you might have missed. Your dog may ''discover'' certain household items by chewing on them so be careful you keep the following out of reach:
- Electrical Cords
- Phone Chargers
- Poisonous Plants
- Books/Magazines
- TV Remote Control
- DVD's
- Shoes
Keep countertops free of food, all dogs are opportunistic scavengers and greyhounds are at the perfect height to 'counter surf'. Ensure all garbage is locked away so your pet won't harm themselves or make a mess!
Like us, dogs learn best when they are calm, your greyhound is no different. Allow them the time to take in their new home and environment to build a good foundation for their future. Make sure you have lots of plush pillows for your hound to lie on – most greyhounds don't like sitting, because of the muscles in their hindquarters. Because of this, they mostly lie down.


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North America region to stretch the periphery of the global neuromorphic chip market
The global neuromorphic chip market is expected to witness a significant surge by the end of 2026. The market will record a CAGR of 20.7% within the forecast period (2016 – 2026). The value of the global neuromorphic chip market crossed US$ 1,420 Mn in 2015 and is expected to touch an approximate value of US$ 10,810 Mn by the end of 2026. The market is likely to showcase an incremental dollar opportunity of more than US$ 9,170 Mn during the period of forecast.
In terms of revenue the North America neuromorphic chip market is projected to be the most attractive region. The North America neuromorphic chip market was valued at more than US$ 400 Mn in 2015 and is expected to surpass the value of US$ 2,700 Mn by the end of 2026. The market will expand at a CAGR of 19.7% in terms of value over the forecast period. This booming regional market is expected to represent an incremental dollar opportunity of more than US$ 2,300 Mn during the period of assessment.
Recent trends in North America include convergence of new and advanced technologies with existing technologies to enhance operations in different verticals such as automobiles and aerospace & defence. Neuromorphic chips, built with hundreds of neurons, are being tested for application in unmanned drones.
A chip that works on a complex pattern matching algorithm is being developed to be able to identify and store the signal patterns emitted from the surroundings of any defined space. Using this information, the chip will enable the drone to recognise the space the next time it is at the same location.
For applications in the automotive industry, with the help of other technologies such as signal processing etc., the chip is expected to help drivers in taking better informed decisions by offering data and information about their immediate surroundings. In the U.S., the government is taking initiatives to promote research and development of advanced technologies, which can replace or enhance existing non-efficient ones.
Moreover, the U.S. government is taking advantage of the presence of established players for conducting research and development studies for neuromorphic chips. Furthermore, companies are focussing on agreements and collaborations in order to develop neuromorphic chips with advanced features. In 2013, DARPA started a project with the objective to develop neuromorphic chips technology, which would be comparable to a mammal's brain. DARPA signed on established players such as IBM Corporation and HRL Laboratories, LLC, for this project.
North America neuromorphic chip market: Segment wise performance report
In terms of value, image recognition segment is estimated to be the most attractive in the North America neuromorphic chip market over the forecast period. In terms of revenue, image recognition segment is projected to be the most lucrative segment in the North America neuromorphic chip market during the forecast period.
However, signal recognition segment is expected to register high Y-o-Y growth rates throughout the forecast period. In terms of value, this segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 21.2% during the forecast period.
In terms of value, the consumer electronics segment is expected to expand at a CAGR of 25.0% during the forecast period. The aerospace & defence segment is expected to be the most attractive segment in the neuromorphic chip market in North America.
In 2015 the automotive segment was valued at more than US$ 80 Mn and it is expected to be valued close to US$ 530 Mn by the end of 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 18.4 % between 2016 and 2026.
Leading market players are planning to dominate the global and regional markets through new strategic tie-ups and innovations
- IBM was awarded 7,355 patents in the US in 2015, putting it in the leading position for the 23rd consecutive year
- Intel Corporation invested US$ 12.1 Bn on R&D in 2015. Such high R&D investments allow the company to develop leading proprietary technologies and attain a strong leadership position.
- In September 2016, General Vision collaborated with Mando-Hella Electronics Corp. – a tier1 South Korean automotive systems manufacturer, to develop advanced driver assistance and monitoring systems integrated with NeuroMem technology, enabling advanced image recognition and multisensory pattern recognition
- Hewlett Packard Labs focusses on transferring advanced technologies into innovative products in order to propel the company's growth, maintain industry leadership and competitive advantage
- HRL Laboratories focusses on widening its products portfolio reach into new application areas, which helps the company gain a competitive edge
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Global Neuromorphic Chip Market: Market Segmentation
By Application
- Image Recognition
- Signal Recognition
- Data Mining
- Others
By Vertical
- Aerospace & Defence
- Automotive
- Consumer Electronics
- Healthcare
- Industrial
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Latin America
- Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Asia Pacific Excl. Japan (APEJ)
- Japan
- Middle East & Africa (MEA)
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