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Friday, 5 May 2017
Berghotel Ladinia's long long season
Lunch and dinner served every day, bar always open, Wednesday is aperitif with music time, and for the season opening day an evening of celebration with 4 chefs ruling the roost in a typical Ladin display of fine cuisine
From 24 May to 2 November without a day of closure. Every day of the week. Lunch and dinner served to meet the demands of travellers or workers looking to enjoy Ladin style hospitality
There is a small hotel in the Dolomites, which notwithstanding the years of service is very much in fine shape. It is difficult indeed in Val Badia to find a place open right through from 24 May to 2 November without a day of closure. However, such a place exists and it welcomes friends, travellers, chikers, climbers, cyclists, motorbikers, and paragliders, and is at their service for lunch and dinner every day of the week. And what's more besides is that although the first language of the Inn is Ladin everone seems to understand everything with the greatest of ease. This rarest of places is to be found in Corvara at the foot of Col Alt, and its name is Berghotel Ladinia, it being the first establishment in the entire village to be granted a licence to accommodate guests, this back in 1930. We are talking about a non-stop type of establishment which guarantees to all visitors, be they regular guests or mere passers-by, and nowadays even people passing through for work, a place to stay and a place to enjoy jovial but respectful hospitality - the owners and staff proud to make hospitality a driving force of their every day. Ladinia places great emphais on its welcome for it considers such to be an indispensable element of feeling good and being considerate whether a visitor is alone or in company. Even if small in dimension Ladinia likes to do things in a certain style and gracious manner. Do not confuse this tenet with any presumptious nature for it is definitely not the case, but there is a great sense of pride about all which goes on here. There are only 13 rooms so it goes without saying that one needs to organise oneself in advance if intending to stay for one or more nights here. Even if the rooms are smaller than a standard hotel room and there is the occasional squeak and bathrooms need to be manipulated with care there is a real high demand. The bar is always open and of a morning there is always that air of freshness as the fragrances from the fresh produce served for breakfast drift merrily across. Pastries just out of the oven and cappuccini made as the maker intended are sure to put a smile on the early morning passer-by. In the afternoon, there is a sort of high tea celebration and in no time at all it is the hour of the aperitif and the evening pleasures are ready to sing a merry tune. As for dinner, the traditions and delicacies of the Ladin folk are the inspiration for sumptious cuisine and the choice of wine is a homage to the Alpine region. The essential characteristic of Ladinia is that it has retained its Alpine vocation and is a gem of a mountain habitat. And as for doing things in a grandiose way we need look no further than the season opening on 24 May when a special dinner is in programme and live music will entertain allcomers. Between 6 and 11 pm. Four chefs will operate the stoves and produce a nenu having every respect for tradition. The 'fab four' are Andrea Irsara from Hotel Grand Ander di Badia, Simon Tirel from Hotel Diana in La Villa, Enrico Vespani from the rifugio Col Alt in Corvara, and Mattia Cantonetti from Berghotel Ladinia. A word of advice however: places cannot be booked but a place at the general festivity yes. If you are not able to partake in the celebrations there will still be a chance to try out the dishes of the chefs. In fact, the dishes of Andrea Irsara will be on the menu until 3 June, those of Simon Tirel from 4 to 10 June, and finally the preparations of Enrico Vespani from 11 to 17 June. All in all it can be said that there are many good reasons to pay a visit to Ladinia. We shall certainly keep you informed of the initiatives taking place here in the coming months and one thing we can already annouce is that the popular live music performanes of Wednesday evening from 6 pm onwards will again feature. With musicians and singers keen to interact with guests in creating just the right atmosphere. One would not be wrong to say that if Berghotel Ladinia did not exist then we would have to invent such a place. Look forward to welcome you!
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Manuel Dellago comes from Val Gardena: - we forgive every man his sins!! He is a real jester and almost always in a good mood. A fan of magic tricks he likes the chance to practise one or two!
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Franco D'Orio is from Ischia – you remember, that is that region where they sing and whistle? Franco has been part of La Perla family from 1990 to 2015 and was the principal waiter for guests. Over the years he has never learned a word of German or English but all guests knew and loved him and sought him out. He loves to joke and is a big soccer fan, Napoli being his team.
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Lucilla Incorvati
Lucilla Incorvati has been working for nearly 20 years at the Sole24Ore, writing on investments, i.e. how companies and individuals make the most out of their savings and capital. Socially sustainable investments are becoming more and more important and represent a new opportunity for big and small investors.
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Lisa Campagnolo has been with us since 2009, in charge of the hotel reception. Now she's responsible for the sales department. Originally from Bassano del Grappa she is a great lover of Latin-american music. We are in good hands with Lisa for she really is 'top of the class'!
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Nicolò has an eclectic spirit. Chef, host, manager: he can do it all and more. Like many a good Piemontese, he left for France as a young man, he worked in three star restaurants and was part of Nadia Santini's team. Then he discovered Alta Badia and he has come into the orbit of La Perla. Earlier the host of Ladinia, he is now director of hospitality at Ciasa La Perla.
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Concetta Bonaldi
Concetta is Ladin and was born in Brunico under the sign of Pisces. She can be proud of two well-deserved university degrees: foreign philology (specialization branch: history and culture) and law (specialization branch: criminal law). She is jurist and journalist. Humor, creativity and curiosity are characteristic for her style. Her great dream: publishing a novel.
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Claudia Orlandi
Born in Milan in 1975, Claudia's life is concentrated on writing. After a university degree in philosophy and two master degrees – one in writing techniques for fiction and one in enogastronomic communication studies – she has turned her passion into a profession. She also works for Identità Golose by organizing events and writing menu cards and articles. Aspirations? Simply creating.
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Marco Sacchelli has been with us since 2005. Together with his wife Linda he accompanies guests on summer excursions. Marco spends his time between Corvara and Tenerife, the birthplace of Linda. His knowledge and insight into our Ladin valley is impressive and he is always ready to share thoughts and facts with friends new and old alike, and the role he fulfils is a much appreciated one.
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Nicola Dal Falco
Nicola Dal Falco, writer and poet from Rome, with Ulrike Kindl, Germanist from the Ca'Foscari University in Venice, is re-reading and re-writing the Ladin myths of the Dolomites. His broadsheets and other art publications can be found in the British Library in London, the Ragghianti Foundation in Lucca, as well as the libraries at the Mart in Rovereto, Palazzo Sormani in Milan and the Panizzi in Reggio Emilia.
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Technology, London, web, San Cassiano, children, music listened to and played, degree in industrial design, basketball as a boy, skiing and walking when possible: Axl is a mix of all these qualities which are ideal for anyone whose job is to look after Casa's web marketing-oriented communication, something he has been doing since September 2015
Without neglecting one important fact: he is also the husband of Elide!
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Haig Barclay
A lover of all things good in South Tyrol. He claims to be the British person to have skied the most in the Dolomites - first downhill in 1982 and still going strong. Travels extensively as international marketing director of Brain international but feels most at home at La Perla!
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Luca Monica
Luca Monica is Italy's most famous food hunter and associate of "Peck", the famous brand that has always been a synonym for gastronomic quality and reliability for the Milanese and gourmets. Luca has been a friend of the Ladins for a long time because he loves Alta Badia as much as he loves rare and precious food.
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His job isn't climbing, it's to learn how to live the mountain in the simplest and authentic way possible, without the chasing of performances. Living in the respect of the vertical dimension. This is Pippo.
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She's from Padua, so she loves rugby. She's a marathon runner and a cellist: energy and delicacy. The same qualities that can be found in the Spa at the Hotel La Perla in a natural way that will admit no artificial wellbeing. The passion she puts into everything is as vigorous as the mountain stream and as solid as a Dolomite stone.
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Anni Costa is the Matriarch of the great Costa family. She comes from Vilpiano and together with Ernesto Costa gave birth to the fantastic La Perla story. Time and time again she says to have handed over the reins to her sons but she still hears and sees everything which is going on! Keep alert and on your toes when she is around!
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Maria Canins
Maria Canins was born in Badia on the 4th June (the actual year is top secret!). She started her sporting career in athletics and in mountin running, then she moved on to cross-country skiing, cycling, and mountain biking. A world time title, two Tour de France and a Giro d'Italia are to her name and in cross-country she won the Marcialonga ten times and was also victorious once in the Vasaloppet. Her record speaks for itself and she is a sports heroine whose fame extends far betond national borders.
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Diego Delmonego
Diego Delmonego works in the social housing construction sector, reguarly photographs Alpine landscape, and for many years has monitored the territorial development in Trentino Alto Adige. In his conferences he emphasises the use of the environment by man. The prevalent themes are: urban dispersion; the trends in 'concreting' of the earth's surface; 'green roof' developments; environmental light pollution and solutions; 'plurigenerational' construction. He has cooperated on the drawing up of criteria for the reduction of light pollution in the province of Bolzano.
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1998 was the year when Marco Pellegrini first set foot here! He left in 2015. Promoted to Head of Bar in 2009 he was really on top of his job and his cocktails are to die for. Recently married to Francesca, they live in Caorle. Very efficient in leading and guiding his team, Marco is good at organising and when discussiong one thing or the other he always likes to come out on top!
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Sonia Sbolzani
Sonia Sbolzani - an economist from the Bocconi University, a corporate communication strategy expert. From Casalmaggiore she has organised many cultural events ; also, the city features prominently in her history and art research. Key person in a prestigious jewellery institution and works with fashion and tourism companies. A friend of the Dolomites and, more specifically, of the Ladin valleys.
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Mathias Costa is the second born of the family. He is never without a smile and we can really say that he is never ever in anything but a good mood. He manages the Murin tavern and his great passions are skiing and cycling. He is married to Petra, she from Vilpiano, and they have two beautiful little girls, Anna e Lena.
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Nicoletta Del Prete
Nicoletta Del Prete was to be found in our Wellness Centre. She is from Ischia – you know, that region where they sing and whistle! She has worked at La Perla from 2008 to 2013 and her specialisation is in sports massages. She said she knew all the secrets of the guests but she never told us any! Certain is that she proved to be very popular with all the guests.
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Thomas Hanifle
Thomas Hanifle studied communication science in Vienna. Since 2005, he has been active in journalism as a freelancer, researcher at the Documentation Centre for South Tyrolean School History, author of several books and employee at Raetia publishing house. He is a founding member of the Ex Libris Cooperative.
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Ernesto Costa is the boss. He now prefers to pass his time flying in his plane, polishing up his motorbikes, or tampering with antique cuckoo clocks from his collection. Always be quick to take his advice though for his insight into things is remarkable and he has an uncanny way of seeing things in their entirety.
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Merch Pescollderungg is a local Badia man in that he hails from San Cassiano. First started at La Perla in 2000 as a sommelier, and has devloped to be today the right hand man of Michil Costa. He is our marketing man and the strategist for the product we call 'La Perla'. Strong in analysing data he also is, strange though it might seem, full of creativity and winning ideas!
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Arturo Spicocchi
1994 was the year when Arturo Spicocchi first came. He remained until 2014. Since 2002 he was the chef of 'Stüa de Michil'. He just loved to prepare those wonderful olives Ascoli style and is so passionate about food that at times it was difficult to get him out of the kitchen! Michil had to force him out at times and is now so happy that Arturo has recently discovered the joy of cycling!
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Alexander Egger
Alexander Egger has been part of the team from 1994 to 2013 and since 2002 he has been the chef of restaurant "La Perla". Originally from Tesido in Val Pusteria he spent out of season times in Sardegna where his partner and little girl Eleonora live. A person to be catched in a quiet moment; he is a man full of wisdom and sense!
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Joe is from Verona and first arrived at La Perla in 2005. She is from Verona but looks and behaves just like a typical Ladin lady! In reality she has always wanted to be a bit of a Heidi, a companion of the goats in the meadows with the mountains full of music standing proud above. Always smiling she loves to laugh a lot. Joe is responsible for Communications and Press, as well as Human Relations. She is Michil's wife.
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Michele loves wine and therefore has a university degree in Gastronomic Sciences (that exists in Italy!). Michele loves beer and brews it himself, along with a few friends. The beer is called "Fra Tac". You will not find it in the trade, but Michele says it's delicious, and we believe it. Michele also loves the mountains, which is why he has been working at our Ciasa for several years now. As a head sommelier. Cheers!
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Valentina Motta
Valentina Motta has worked here from 2005 to 2012. From Vigevano, she is married to Marco, 'first course' chef at La Perla restaurant for many years. Guests loved her and from the first 'bun dé' greeting in the morning when she accompanied guests to the breakfast table her day was full of joy!
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Egle Chesta
Egle is more than just a beautician, she's an aesthete, she understands beauty and art. She loves silence and everything that within the silence. It must be down to her Provençal temperament, much like ours. She loves meditating as she walks along the paths and travelling to discover new worlds. She's worked in Capri, Montecarlo, Paris, Saint Moritz, Alta Badia. She's actively participated in the transformation of the spa of our Hotel, in surroundings which are ethereal, soft, graceful and tranquil. Ah, and she always greets you with a smile.
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Francesco Ricci
Francesco Ricci, born in the Modena region, has for many years been involved in company and social communication work. In 2008 his fictitious diary entitled 'Il 68 a pedali' telling of a cyclist taking part in the Giro d'Italia bike race alongside Eddy Merckx was published. In 2012 it was the turn of 'Bella Ciao', a fiction of a brief and tragic love in the summer of 1944, and most recently in 2013 'Velopensieri', wide-ranging reflections on the meaning of life.
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Riccardo Bertoncelli
Riccardo Bertoncelli, writer and outstanding music critic. Born in Novara in 1952. A fan of rock from the age of 15. In 1969 he produced the cyclostyled fanzine Freak, dedicated to underground music. In 1973 he published Pop Story, the first in Italy of its type and today a cult book. It communicated to Italian youth the historical and cultural horizions of pop and rock.
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Ulrich Wallnöfer
Ulrich Wallnöfer is co-founder and initiator of Pur Südtirol, a platform for the commercialization and development of regional, sustainable food and products. Furthermore, he is an associate and manager of Meraner Weinhaus GmbH, a company that is specialized in the sale of wine.
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Hannes Jaenicke
The German actor Hannes Jaenicke is a passionate environmentalist and author. His most recent book "Die große Volksverarsche" (Gütersloher Verlagshaus) landed 1st place on the Spiegel bestseller list.
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Artur Pescol is orginally from Badia but now lives in Pieve di Marebbe together with his wife and two daughters. He has been responsible for 'house maintenance' since 1996 and as such take care of all aspects of La Perla's well-being! He knows how to fix anything and everything – and I do mean anything and everthing! And more besides, for Artur knows many things, passing from alternative medicine to political scenarios, and even tells us how the weather will be!
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Cintia is our Spa manager. She is Hungarian but has lived in Italy for more than 20 years. She has a delicate smile and is extremely polite and courteous and has unlimited reserves of energy. Perhaps for this that she loves to horseride in her free time!
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Elide Pizzinini has been with us since 2006 and is the daughter of Ladin artists, grand-daughter of a famous couple and niece of very inspirational aunties and uncles! She lives together with husband Axl and her young sons Ezra and Edward in S. Cassiano - they both love plumcake! Friends and colleauges call her "ciüf" - a very special flower! Elide has a wonderful voice and when she tells a tale it seems that she is singing. As well as being Michil's P.A. she also deals with administrative and other aspects of the Costa Family Foundation.
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Michil is the first born of the Costa family. A great lover of music he had always wanted to become a musician but has had to settle for selling steaks - or, better said, to being a hotelier. Michil is a bit the rebel in the family, has a great environmental commitment, and just loves Nature. He is the exponent of La Perla's philosophy.
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Renate Kostner Pizzinini
Renate Kostner Pizzinini, hotelier in Alta Badia, owner of hotel Cappella in Colfosco. Keen traveller, lover of art, and supporter of many varied initiatives. www.hotelcappella.com
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Stefan's arrival dates back to 1988 and he knows la Perla inside out! He is involved in a multitude of things for the good of the hotel, but his real strength is in table decoration and flower arrangement. His are the guiding hands for the presentation of our hotel home! He is like an adopted son to the Costa family and is always plotting and doing with signora Costa.
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Franco Brevini
Franco Brevini (born in Milan on 10 July 1951) is an Italian literary historian, literary critic, author and journalist.
He is associate professor for modern and contemporary Italian literature and has been working for "Corriere della Sera" for more than twenty years.
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Young and determined. He worked himself up and spared no work. Half Caribbean and half Friulano he moves deftly and efficiently behind the bar. No need to worry here that the mix of his background will work against him. Victor is certainly an example of a cocktail come out well, just like the ones he loves to prepare – and with a smile always at the ready.
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Paolo has responsible for the gourmet restaurant "La Stüa de Michil". His mission is to close the circle, meaning to integrate the chef's dishes with the right liquid emotions. Paolo is a sommelier, and wine is his world. For him, recommending a wine is like a sartorial act: there is no meal that cannot be basted together with an apt choice, to be uncorked and poured with joy. He prefers small producers, appreciates those who show respect for the land they work and loves to discover the new without forgetting the old. He silently studies the diner's psychology, trying to interpret the dreams of those at the table. Because in the end, the important thing is drinking well. Today he is head of service of all restaurants at our Ciasa.
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Irene Pollini Giolai
Born in Asolo, Treviso, Irene now lives in Milan. She has a degree in Public Relations and Advertising, and she also attended for a year an Urban-wear (fashion design) course at the IED in Milan. Then she studied at the Goethe Institute in Berlin. Since the age of 4 she has written in a compulsive manner. "I love walking, looking around with music in my ears. I like big cities and small places. To me big cities are required to find inspiration and calm, and small places help me to re-elaborate material well."
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Low-profile, high content: this is the essence of Fabian, with us since summer 2015. He confronts the deluge of numbers that face him everyday always in a positive way. Between an Excel file and an equation he found time to take a degree in Economics and Management, continued with his sport, always ate well and above all cultivated not only gardens and vegetable plots, but his boundless love of nature.
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Nadine may be young but she already has a wealth of experience behind her. As a child she even played the part of hostess in her mother's mountain rifugio, so we can say that she was born for the role.
She is extremely pleasant in character, has a friendly unassuming voice, does everything with a certain precison and style, moving gracefully from one area to the other. And if there is one characteristic which really distinguishes her it is her smile, a smile of pure joy and delight.
Now he is gently guiding the Ladinia. Maybe not so as to make the floorboards creak, or maybe because his soul is still as light as a feather. The only thing he really cares about is that his guests fully embrace the spirit of this house, something of an inn, something of a refuge, always and however a welcoming, cosy, and tranquil place.
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Daniel Verdorfer
Daniel Verdorfer, cellarmaster extraordinaire at Hotel La Perla between 2012 and 2014. He was in charge of wine, the Mahatma Wine Cellar. He is from Tramin an der Weinstrasse in the South Tyrolean lowlands. He is into live concerts, exotic travel, good food and of course all types of wine.
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Günther Reifer
Dott. Günther Reifer is a consultant for the CWE project endorsed by Hotel La Perla; he is founder of the Terra Institute and coordinator for Italy for the movement in favour of Common Welfare Economy.
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Alexandra Mussner
Alexandra is from Ortisei, in Val Gardena. Her imagination has wings and her humour alights the souls. Once grown up, she wants to be an educator. When she is not studying for university exams, she follows her nephew Ezra with heart and soul. Ezra adores her. She was with us in 2013 as Michil's assistant.
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Valerio is Sardinian. Smiling. Talkative. Witty. Curious. Lively. Attentive. Sensitive. Thoughtful. Valerio is the sum of positive adjectives, all shining brightly from his profound gaze. Valerio has been with us since 2012, he is front office manager and his greeting rings pure, cordial and sincere.
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Reserved and star-rated, Nicola is the Casa's new Chef. A little bit Ladin and a little bit Pugliese, he loves to put the best of Italy into his dishes that are as genuine as the sound of the bells and as authentic as the waves of the sea. Without bothering to use such worn-out words as tradition and territory, his Canederli grigi make converts even beyond the Dolomites, because Nicola believes that actions speak louder than words.
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Rangers have released striker Nicky Clark, according to reports.
According to a report from STV, Rangers have decided to release striker Nicky Clark as they shape their squad for the Scottish Premiership.
The Gers are preparing for life in the top flight again having won the Scottish Championship title this term, and manager Mark Warburton has already been making moves.
Accrington duo Matt Crooks and Josh Windass will join up with the club shortly having penned pre-contract agreements way back in January, whilst Liverpool teenager Jordan Rossiter has also agreed a deal to join the Gers.
However, with players arriving, manager Warburton has to make some tough decisions about the current playing squad at Ibrox, with some out of contract players primed for the chopping block.
Now, STV report that Rangers have decided to let striker Nicky Clark leave the club at the end of his contract this summer, with more releases potentially to follow.
Clark, 24, re-signed for Rangers from Queen of the South in 2013, having initially been on the books with Rangers as a teenager - meaning this is now the second time he has left the club.
With 18 goals in 76 games for Rangers, Clark contributed but mostly as a backup striker, and he found first-team football hard to come by this season, with Martyn Waghorn and Kenny Miller preferred in attack.
Now, Clark becomes a free agent and should attract interest from Scottish Championship clubs, who can offer the striker a great role than he had under Warburton.
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Apple released an EFI Firmware Update for the mid–2012 MacBook Air on Wednesday. The update, version 2.6, promises fixes for an HDMI color issue, Windows Boot Camp boot problem, and a system freeze sometimes caused by unplugging a Thunderbolt device.
About MacBook Air EFI Firmware Update 2.6
This update fixes a color issue with HDMI displays connected to MacBook Air, resolves an issue with Windows which can prevent MacBook Air from booting properly, and also resolves an issue where unplugging a Thunderbolt device may cause the system to freeze when waking from standby.
Users of affected MacBook Airs can obtain the update via the Mac App Store or the Apple Support Site. It weighs in at 4.76 MB and is recommended for all mid–2012 MacBook Air models.


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The Board recommends retiring our position on Equality in Marriage.
We are proud of our history on this issue and our leadership in advancing this position to the national League. However, this issue has been settled by the U.S. Supreme Court and is now settled law.
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The Board of Directors is proposing two topics for study over the next two years. Because League studies are designed to be thorough and fair, the process can be lengthy. The Board is proposing a Concurrence program topic that would take a year and a Consensus program topic that would take up to two years. The proposed topics are:
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Turkey Hill Farm
Turkey Hill Farm comprises two acres of Morven Park's historic farmland, once the site of Gov. Davis's former poultry operations. Here you will find the renovated farm hand house, a small yet cozy structure that is used to interpret the lives of the farm workers who once lived and worked at Morven Park.
In the 1930s, Westmoreland Davis operated one of the largest turkey breeding enterprises in the country, frequently showing his champion poultry at national competitions. His poultry barn still stands at the highest point of Morven Park's Turkey Hill area, and interpretive signage provides details on his agricultural successes.
Today, this area serves as an outdoor classroom, where Loudoun County students learn about nutritious foods by growing organic vegetables in the site's raised beds, while other areas of the farm are utilized for learning about preserving wildlife habitats and building healthy soils.
The Farmhand House
Thanks to partial funding from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, restoration of this 1901 farm house was completed in 2015. Once home to a succession of Morven Park's farm workers and their families, informational panels in the house lead visitors through a self-guided tour, available during the same hours as our other museum tours. The four-room home offers a humble contrast to the stately Morven Park Mansion, and is now a valuable part of the visitor experience.
White House Turkeys
Morven Park was once the home to the turkeys presented to the President of the United States by the National Turkey Federation on Thanksgiving 2015. Presented during White House ceremonies, the presidential turkey (and an alternate) received their official pardon from the President, then moved to their retirement home at the peaceful and historic Morven Park. The turkeys resided at Morven Park until December 2017.


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Like the word genius , the word hero is overused. But I think the term is fitting for former New York Times reporter Nan Robertson , who died yesterday at the age of 83. Not only was she a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, she overcame alcoholism, the death of her second husband, and the loss of the end joints of all her fingers (though not her thumbs) after a bout of toxic shock syndrome.
What I love best about Robertson is that one of her biggest triumphs was sticking it to the man. Her second book, The Girls in the Balcony: Women, Men, and the New York Times , as the Times obituary puts it:
[W]as an account of the events surrounding Elizabeth Boylan et al. v. The New York Times, a federal class-action suit filed on behalf of 550 women at The Times over inequities including pay, assignments and advancement. (Ms. Robertson was not among the seven named plaintiffs in the suit.) In 1978, the suit was settled out of court for $350,000, with The Times agreeing to an affirmative-action plan.
The Pulitzer she won was for an article called "Toxic Shock," about her experience with toxic shock syndrome. After the joints of her fingers were amputated, she feared she would never write again. But she learned to type, and continued writing. After she retired from the Times , she became a professor. She will be missed.


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UAE dominates deal volume for cross-regional M&A
Global cross-border merger and acquisition activity continued to dip as political turbulence and economic uncertainty become the new normal for dealmakers, whilst deal flow in the Middle East remained stable, according to Baker McKenzie's Cross-Border M&A Index.
The first quarter of 2017 Middle East Index has remained fairly steady at 141.3, a slight dip on first quarter of 2016 figures (155.6), and the previous quarter (189.9), indicating that despite sustained political and economic uncertainty, the Middle East M&A market remains steadfast.
The UAE is yet again a dominant country for M&A in the region this quarter, coming out top for deal volume for both inbound and outbound activity.
"The UAE is one of the most dynamic Middle East economies for cross-regional M&A activity, as borne out by the deals in first quarter of 2017," said Will Seivewright, corporate/M&A partner at Baker McKenzie Habib Al Mulla, based in the UAE.
"With projected gross domestic product growth continuing to bring investors to the region, the outlook is very positive for the remainder of the year. We expect to see the consumer and technology sectors driving activity as demand and innovation in the region continue," he said.
Zahi Younes, corporate and securities partner at Baker McKenzie's associated firm in Riyadh, said it's a positive story for Saudi Arabia this quarter, with the nation leading the pack on both outbound and inbound deal value.
"As 2017 continues, we expect to see more deal activity from family businesses as second- and third-generation shareholders become more receptive to M&A activity as a means to develop their businesses," he added.
Inbound Middle East M&A
Both the value and volume of cross-regional M&A deals targeting the Middle East slightly increased from the last quarter, rising from $2.66 billion to $2.96 billion, and shows a significant increase from first quarter of 2016 where we saw just $349 million raised for the same number of deals.
The US led by volume and value as the top bidder country for the quarter with two deals worth $2.86 billion, one of which was Tronox's $2.21 billion acquisition of Saudi Arabia's National Titanium Dioxide Company, resulting in the chemicals and materials sector being the stand out target industry for the quarter by value.
The UAE attracted the most interest from international investors by volume, with four deals across various sectors, whilst Saudi Arabia led by value, as a result of the Titanium Dioxide mega deal. The energy and utilities sector was the busiest of the quarter.
Outbound Middle East M&A
The value of outbound M&A from the Middle East in the first quarter of 2017 has more than halved compared to the fourth quarter of 2016. However, a year-on-year comparison shows that deal value has more than doubled from $1.13 billion in first quarter of 2016, to $5.21 billion in the first quarter of 2017, despite a 50 per cent drop in deal volume.
The UAE drove deal volume from the region, with five deals across various sectors, whilst Saudi Arabia and Kuwait account for the main bulk of this quarter's deal value, investing $3.9 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively.
Energy and utilities was the stand-out target industry by both volume and value, with six deals valued at $5.12 billion, including the mega $3.9 billion acquiring of the US' Motiva Enterprises by Saudi Arabian Oil Co.
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Homeowners tend to overlook one of the most energy draining products in their home, the water heater.
Twelve percent of every dollar spent on your energy bill goes directly to heating water. Recent updates to the design of many water heaters have made them exceptionally energy efficient. The average water heater has roughly a 13-year lifespan, so purchasing a water heater can be quite a commitment. The two types of water heaters available on the market are gas and electric, each offering unique benefits. How do you know which one is right for you?
Gas water heaters take about a third of what it costs to heat the same amount of water with an electric water heater, so you'll see substantial savings in operating costs with gas. Gas water heaters do, however, require a larger upfront investment as well as a natural gas outlet that some homes need to have installed. Gas water heaters also need extra safety precautions — they need to be vented outside as well as have regular seal maintenance on the combustion and power venting to increase safety. After the initial investment, however, gas water heaters are more economically and environmentally responsible in the long term.
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Hello my name is Amanda and I am 25 years old and I live in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. I live with mild right side spastic cerebral palsy. I also have a learning disability called Non Verbal Learning Disorder as well as living with ADHD. On top of having special needs myself I also have gone to college to get a degree to work with people with disabilities and I do work with children with special needs. I am also currently in University pursuing an undergraduate degree in Child Studies.
Miggy: Hi Amanda! Thank you so much for being here today and sharing your life and your story with us. Let's start with your childhood, what was life like for you growing up? At what point did you realize you were different from other kids? What did your parents do to help you adjust socially and educational at school while you were growing up?
Amanda: Remembering specifics of life growing up is a bit difficult as I am almost 26 now and there was a fair amount of my childhood and teen years that were more related to mental health issues that seem to have figured themselves out now. It is also hard to remember specifics. I grew up in a military family with my dad, mom and brother who is 18 months younger than me. I think in school I always had difficulty making friends and I still do. I was also bullied as a child and teen but in some ways the bullying has shaped who I am today.
I was a child who loved school and loved learning and still do as a university student. My parents worked hard to have supports in place such as extra time on tests, an ability to work elsewhere if there was a supply teacher due to me finding it difficult to focus in class when there was a drastic change such as that. They also made sure I had the ability to take breaks if I was becoming overwhelmed. One moment that stands out is that I attended a high school for grades 7-9 in one city and moved away to another where I completed grades ten and eleven. My family than moved back to the first city where I had started high school and made a concentrated effort to find a house in the catchment area of my original school so that I could attend the school I knew and was comfortable with and graduate grade 12 with peers I also knew. They took into consideration how I process change and the stress of change and made it happen,
Miggy: Can you tell us a little bit about your various conditions and how your needs affect your day-to-day life?
Amanda: So I have three disabilities that affect me. I have mild right side spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy. This mainly affects my leg. I can walk but fatigue a lot faster than others and walk with a noticeable difference in gait particularly when I am tired.
I also have Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD) which in some ways is similar to high functioning autism but at the same time it isn't. To put it easily due to NLD I have strong skills in English and am very verbal. I have difficulty with math skills though I work hard. I also have difficulty in social situations though I have gotten better at reading body language because I also work with children and youth with physical disabilities and my niche area is working with children who are non verbal and/ or use augmentative or alternative communication devices. This is not to say I don't still have difficulties. I see myself as socially awkward. I also fixate or obsess on things in particular, not 100% sure this is NLD related or not but perhaps aspects of it is. These are special interests of mine and helps sooth me and in some cases I have met good friends because of my interests but they can also make me more socially awkward.
Finally, I also have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I take meds to help me concentrate but the biggest way this effects me is in attention issues and impulsivity. It has made it so I have had to learn quickly when am I most productive. For me that is in the morning and before three, so I for example have scheduled my university courses to be before three so that I can concentrate better. I also have issues with impulsivity so sometimes sticking to a budget is hard but also sometimes staying calm and not reacting quickly in anger also results. Again I have learned coping strategies but sometimes keeping everything in check also leads to fatigue.
Miggy: What are the biggest worries you have as a disabled adult? Conversely, what are some of your hopes and dreams, either for yourself or for people with disabilities in general?
Amanda: I finally moved out from my parent's house, September of last year, granted they own the house I am living in and I pay them rent but I live on my own and it is a start. That was one of my biggest dreams. I have held down jobs but nothing that pays super well and I dream that I can get a job I enjoy that pays me enough to live well. I have to remember to stay positive though and know that at least I am getting there.
For people with disabilities in general, there is a lot. I went to college and obtained a disability related degree so the idea of value and societal accessibility is something that is close to me and I am passionate about and probably could go on and on about. So I will keep it simple, I think most of all that we are accepted by society and are seen as valued members. Ideas about people with disabilities has improved in some ways, I will not deny that, but there is still so much work to continue to be done.
Miggy: Now for a lighter question, I'm a big believer in seeing the humor in life and learning to laugh, so have you ever had any funny conversations/moments you never imagined due to your special needs situations?
Amanda: So because of my Cerebral palsy and also difficulty with depth perception, I am really clutzy. I have gotten a fair amount of bumps and bruises over the years that I don't know how I get they are just there. I have broken three limbs, thankfully none recently. I have broken both ankles, two separate times. I broke my left foot by walking across a flat carpeted floor and rolling over it. I broke my right foot years later by walking down two stairs into my garage and rolling over my ankle, to top it off I than went for a bike ride thinking I was fine. I did not realize there was anything wrong until I came home and could not get my shoe off because my foot had swollen up quite a bit. It may have not been funny at the time nor would it be funny to everyone buy I can't help but chuckle thinking back now.
Miggy: As an adult living with disabilities, how can people best approach or respond to you? Is there something you wish other people knew so as to avoid hurtful situations?
Amanda: I think for me personally there are two huge things. One is do not underestimate me. I may have to do things a bit differently but guess what my experiences have helped me adapt activities and situations not only for myself but also children and youth I work with. I am good at it. Give me a chance.
The other big thing is I know I am socially awkward. I know I don't always take sarcasm the right way or other social cues that many may take for granted. If I have taken something out of context or the wrong way or you think I have, let me know politely and calmly. It is how I learn and improve my skills.
Miggy: Is there an overarching message or lesson you would like to share about disability? Is there anything you wish other people and society on a whole understood more completely about living with disabilities and/or disability rights?
Amanda: In general, I think my biggest thing is don't underestimate us. Sure we may look different, move differently, behave differently and, think differently but don't we all? Don't our differences make our world a better place? A place that is liveable for all. Don't pity us because of our disabilities. Instead see the person we are and learn from us, learn from me. I love to educate people about the work I do, about my own disabilities. As much as I love to educate I also love to learn to from other's experiences including other families.
Thank you so much for this opportunity.
Amanda, thank you so much for sharing your story! You said so many things that just went straight to my heart. First, that you said one of your dreams for people with disabilities in general is "that we are accepted by society and seen as valued members." AMEN Amanda. I hope for more of that too. And like you said, as a society we've made some strides, but we still have a lot of work to do. Which my next point sort of relates...as you were talking about one of the ways your disability affects you, you mentioned having issues with being impulsive and being able to control your temper. Amanda, sometimes I have a hard time keeping my temper in check as well--however, no one has ever related this to me having a disability, and yet for you...it's considered part of your disability. Once again, I was reminded through your post that we ALL have disabilities in one way or another--we all struggle, we all fall short. And yet here you are as someone with a three disabilities and at the same time very self-aware of your struggles and areas where life is a little more difficult for you. Reading your story today and thinking again about all I have learned from the people and families who have shared their stories with my I am reminded of this quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Every man I meet is in some way my superior; and in that I can learn of him." Best of luck and big internet hugs to you Amanda!
Thanks again for being here and reading and sharing these spotlights you guys. I am always so humbled and feel so grateful to share these stories. I have more great spotlights coming up and am still behind with the recent slew of spotlight emails (it's either feast or famine I swear!) so please be patient and don't be afraid to send a quick follow up email if you don't hear back soon! And if anyone else out there would like to participate please email me at thislittlemiggy at gmail dot com.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The operator of the British national lottery is poised to take over the Pennsylvania Lottery in a privatization deal promising $34 billion in profits over the next 20 years.
Gov. Tom Corbett's administration awarded the contract to Camelot Global Services on Friday. Pennsylvania would join Illinois and Indiana as states that have hired private companies to run their lotteries.
The Pennsylvania Lottery is among the country's largest, with $3.5 billion in sales last year.
Secretary of Revenue Daniel Meuser says Camelot cannot begin work until the contract is executed. That's expected to happen next week.
Camelot still faces hurdles. The lottery employees' union is suing to block the contract and state Treasurer Rob McCord says he may not pay Camelot if he doesn't think its gambling expansion plans are legal.


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I believe that everyone should eat and be healthy for a few reasons. One reason would be because God gives you life and a body to take care of and grow with and if you eat poorly it could shorten your life span and give you health issues along the way where as if you ate properly you can enjoy life to the fullest and be in great shape for it. Another reason for being healthy as an adult or parent would be to set an example for the children and other people in your life to look up too as a role model and encourage others to stay healthy too. You should be healthy because it allows you to be able to participate and join in activities that you would like to do. For example if you are healthy you are more likely to be fit and when you are fit you can participate in the activities and sports that you wish and you can excel in them. IT is good to be healthy because than you are treating your body right and when you treat your body right you are more likely to have more energy and be in a better mood. When you are happy you are less likely to be depressed and more likely to be cheerful and when people are cheerful others are more drawn to their personality. So basically when you are healthy you are more happy and inviting which can lead to people wanting to be your friend. When you are healthy you are also more likely to sleep easier and get up for school easier because you have more energy than people who sit around all day because when you are active you wear out your muscles and burn fat and energy so when you go to bed you are exhausted in a great way because you worked your body and burned calories so you will sleep with ease compared to people who sit around all day and watch TV because they are more likely to gain weight and struggle with sleep issues because they don't burn fat r calories or work their muscles or body so their bodies are restless and so are their minds. I also believe that being healthy helps student receive good grades because theory minds are being treated right by excercising, sleeping and eating well.
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She made this beach scene on the cover of an old toy package box[her bit of recycling !]
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this is freaking awesome ..
I never thought there would ever come a day when I'd say :P this volcano is cute !!!!
Ha Ha you are right Kalindi..we thought her volcano looked super cute too!Delete
This is just so thoughtfully awesome Sonia! Your kid is not just talented, she is really well-informed :)ReplyDelete
So true Pritesh--I have to read up on lots of stuff to keep up with her standards!Delete
Today we were rememberuing u so much Dr Sonia... :) me asha n bhavana met today....ReplyDelete
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Superb project Sonia. Little angel has done it well! My pats and greets to her.
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Cute and at least it does not have to have realistic erupting lava flowing. There's a commercial on tv here where a father & daughter are making a volcano in the kitchen and it erupts and the daughter says "I'm so getting an A for this." It erupts more and spews lava all over the kitchen. Only a father would be making this inside the house instead of outside. Right. Yah.
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Ha Ha Melissa we did the volcano experiment at home too but I had a big basin to catch all the lava!Delete
Thank You so much dear friends for appreciating my little one's projects.Most children bring charts to school and since 3 D projects are rarer and hence more appreciated now my little one herself knows that "out of the ordinary" is sure to get her noticed!ReplyDelete
Talented little girl always surprising me and I admire her a lot(and you too !!!!!)
Great project. I think kids learn and retain information better when they can link it to a fun hands-on project. Kudos to both of you. :)ReplyDelete
Great project! Such great 3-d work!ReplyDelete
very nice..it seems so well & tsunami water layers are looking like moving..
good work..
Thank You Khadija yes after seeing me make endless pop up cards she has mastered the technique of giving dimension and movement to her paper crafts!Delete
wow.... very nice 3d project ...especially the volcano is very cool...ReplyDelete
Very nice...Now-a-days school projects make us more creative :-)ReplyDelete
wow....very nice 3d project ... with a cool volcano....ReplyDelete
This is so cute. :)ReplyDelete
Your little one is very talented!! Love the volcano :)ReplyDelete
Oh, this is so sweet!! Your daughter is so creative...she did a fabulous job!! :)
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Kirk and Uhura shocked TV viewers in the 1960s when they shared the first bi-racial kiss on TV - but X-rated moviemaker Axel Braun goes far beyond the final frontier for Hustler Video's This Ain't Star Trek XXX movie.
And he's sure actors Evan Stone (Kirk) and Tony DeSergio's (Spock) threeway with Jada Fire's Uhura will be a highlight of the new DVD, which will be released on the same day as J.J. Abrams' new Star Trek movie.
Braun says, "There are five sex scenes in the film but I'm sure the Spock, Kirk and Uhura scene will be one a lot of Trek fans will be keen to see."
And the director insists he has not set out to poke fun at Trekkers with his new film - he's taking it very seriously.
He tells WENN, "I was a big fan and I think the fans who see this DVD will be pleasantly surprised.
"The cast knows this is not something to be taken lightly - Evan, who is one of the world's top porn stars, agreed to cut off his famous blonde hair and dye it dark to play Kirk and Tony DeSergio shaved his eyebrows to play Spock.
"Sasha Grey, who is a pin-up in the porn world, even agreed to wear vulcan ears for this."
And the plot is deadly serious - the Star Trek crew stumble across a spaceship and find the bodies of the villainous Khan and two alien slaves in suspended animation. Captain Kirk and his crew bring the trio onboard the Enterprise, where Khan attempts to take control after seducing the spaceship's historian.
Braun adds, "This isn't a spoof. I have never wanted to mix comedy with sex."
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According to Oracle's CEO Mark Hurd the company plans to make all its software products available as cloud services. Consumers can expect being able to subscribe to their services by the end of the year.
These news had been revealed in an interview with Bloomberg this past Thursday. The launch of the cloud-based services will be right at the time where Oracle hosts their annual open world conference.
As of now, about 65% of Oracle's services are available as cloud services. By October this number will be up to 95%.
With that move, Oracle goes in a similar direction as competitor Microsoft. Microsoft too expanded its datacentre infrastructure in the last two years in an attempt to transition from a business that sells software to one that rents out applications in the cloud.
Another company that is focusing at cloud services, along with Microsoft and Oracle is Adobe.


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A new presenting sponsor has brought a new name to popular local fundraiser.
A new presenting sponsor has brought a new name to popular local fundraiser.
The former Wendy's Chili Open will become the Kroger Chilly Open in its 2013 rendition, scheduled for Feb. 2. at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
The event is the Rotary Club of Westerville Sunrise's largest annual fundraiser.
It still will feature food from local restaurants, live music, silent and live auctions and zoo-wide entertainment, as well as The Children's Open, which will provide supervised entertainment for children ages 5 to 12
But Wendy's is out and Kroger is in as the presenting sponsor, thus the change from Chili Open to Chilly Open.
In its 16-year history, the event has raised $1.9 million for local children's charities, such as the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Children's Hunger Alliance, Flying Horse Farms, Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, the Ohio Troopers Caring Fund, the Sunrise Rotary Foundation, the Westerville Area Resource Ministry, Buckeye Ranch and Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Organizers say it is one of the largest one-day fundraisers organized and planned by Rotary clubs nationwide.
In addition to Kroger, this year's event is sponsored by Papa John's and media sponsors WBNS-10TV, The Columbus Dispatch, WCOL 92.3, ThisWeek Community News and ClearChannel Outdoor.


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These wooden seed packet garden markers will look great in plants, flowerbeds and gardens. Laurie created these with a new scrapbook paper and a few craft supplies.
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Paint a wood plaque with a color of the seed packet and allow to dry.
Paint a dowel to match.
Repeat this to match each seed packet.
Cut the seed packets scrapbook paper apart.
Brush the Mod Podge on the painted wood plaques, then place a seed packet on top.
Repeat this with each wood piece. Set aside to dry.
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Brush Mod Podge over each entire piece to seal and allow to dry.
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No matter who you are, whether newbie or veteran, your Windows system will eventually run into problems that aren't so easy to diagnose. (It happens on other operating systems too Why Isn't Linux Mainstream? 5 Flaws That Need Fixing Why Isn't Linux Mainstream? 5 Flaws That Need Fixing Linux market share crossed the 5% mark in late 2010, and sat there for about five years, spiking at 5.9% in June 2015 before settling back down. So why has it failed to grow? What... Read More .) When that happens, what will you do?
You could hire somebody to troubleshoot the problem for you, but that should be a last resort. There's no need to pay someone when you can easily figure out the problem on your own using tools you can download for free.
If you STILL can't fix the issue, then sure, bring in the cavalry. But we recommend giving these tools a try first. You might be surprised by how much you can solve with these alone.
System Diagnostics
Hardware problems can be a huge pain in the neck on Windows. They tend to occur most often when you're using an older version of the operating system (Vista, 7, or 8) or a cutting edge version (the Windows Insider program Be the First to Test New Windows 10 Builds as Windows Insider Be the First to Test New Windows 10 Builds as Windows Insider Windows Insiders are the first to test new Windows 10 builds. They are also the first to suffer from bugs. Here we show you how to join or leave the program and how to share... Read More ).
But sometimes you just want to know which hardware you're using. These are the tools you should absolutely know how to use for any of these use cases.
CPU-Z is a nifty little program that scans your system for its internal hardware configuration. It's indispensable if you ever want to upgrade your PC parts Which Upgrades Will Improve Your PC Performance the Most? Which Upgrades Will Improve Your PC Performance the Most? If you need a faster computer but aren't sure which component would be most beneficial to upgrade, then here are the guidelines you should follow. Read More and want to avoid incompatibility issues.
But it's also good for when you forget which components you have installed, especially if you built your own PC Is It Still Cheaper to Build Your Own PC? Is It Still Cheaper to Build Your Own PC? How much does it cost to build your own PC these days? Compared to pre-built models, are the savings worth the effort? We investigate. Read More , as well as for verifying the components when buying a used PC from someone you may not trust.
2. Performance Monitor
As in older versions of the operating system, Windows 10 has a Performance Monitor, except now it exists as an app. Once launched, look at the sidebar. Under Monitoring Tools, you should see Performance Monitor.
By default, the Monitor only shows "% Processor Time" which displays how much of your CPU is used at any given time, but you can add more Counters such as disk usage, energy used, paging file size, search index size, and more.
3. Reliability Monitor
The Reliability Monitor is a hidden tool that's been around since Windows Vista, yet so many people have never even heard of it. It's in the Control Panel under System & Security > Security & Maintenance > Maintenance > View reliability history.
Here you'll see a history of your system and a timeline of events and errors that occurred during a given time period. The blue line is an estimate from 1 to 10 of how stable your system is over time.
If something is crashing a lot, this is a good place to look because you can select the error and Check for a solution.
Network Diagnostics
Whether you're using Wi-Fi or Ethernet Wi-Fi vs. Ethernet: Which Should You Use and Why? Wi-Fi vs. Ethernet: Which Should You Use and Why? The world is going wireless. Does that mean it's all over for Ethernet? Read More , there's a good chance you're going to run into network problems. It's one of the most common problems to have these days. That's why you need these tools.
4. WiFi Analyzer
WiFi Analyzer is a free tool that does exactly what its name says: it analyzes your Wi-Fi network's setup to see whether your wireless channel is interfering with other nearby Wi-Fi networks 4 Reasons Why Your Wi-Fi Is So Slow (And How to Fix Them) 4 Reasons Why Your Wi-Fi Is So Slow (And How to Fix Them) Suffering from slow Wi-Fi? These four issues can slow down your network. Here's how to resolve them to get speedy again. Read More .
Once analyzed, it will recommend a channel setting for you. It's not perfect, especially in crowded apartments and dense cities, but in some cases it can boost your Wi-Fi speed by up to 5x How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Speed Up to 5x With One Quick Fix How to Boost Your Wi-Fi Speed Up to 5x With One Quick Fix If you're having trouble with your Wi-Fi speed, there's one quick fix that only takes a minute but could significantly boost performance. You should try it ASAP! Read More . It's worth trying.
5. Angry IP Scanner
Angry IP Scanner is a nice tool to have. In a nutshell, it scans your network to see which IP addresses and ports are being used by which devices.
You can use it at home to see how many devices are connected to your network (to check if anyone is mooching off of your Internet) or to find the IP address of a specific device (such as your smartphone).
Data Drive Diagnostics
6. CrystalDiskInfo
Ever wondered if your hard disk drive or solid state drive was in good condition? It's not easy to find out, especially with newer SSDs that can die before you even realize something's wrong 5 Warning Signs That Your SSD Is About to Break Down & Fail 5 Warning Signs That Your SSD Is About to Break Down & Fail Worried that your SSD will malfunction and break down and take all of your data with it? These are the warning signs to look out for. Read More .
Well, that's where CrystalDiskInfo comes into play.
This simple program gives you a complete overview of the state of your data drives, including HDDs, SSDs, and USB drives. Details include temperature, spin-up time, uptime, error rates, and more. It also calculates an overall Health Status.
Note that it has a sister program called CrystalDiskMark, which you can use to benchmark your data drives (i.e. see how fast they can read and write data).
7. WinDirStat
WinDirStat is a must-have application as far as I'm concerned. I've used it regularly for many years now and it has never disappointed me. It stands for Windows Directory Statistics and it does exactly what it says.
In short, it scans your data drives and tells you how much space is used up by various folders and files, all displayed in a neat tree-based hierarchy and a detailed graph view.
Not only is WinDirStat perfect for visualizing where your data is stored Need A Disk Cleanup? Visualize What Takes Up Space On Your Windows PC Need A Disk Cleanup? Visualize What Takes Up Space On Your Windows PC Oh the pressure when you run out of disk space. What to delete? The fastest way to locate junk files is to use a tool that helps you visualize your system's file structure. Read More , it's also fantastic for cleaning up lost and stray data files 6 Ways to Free Up Space on Your Windows Computer 6 Ways to Free Up Space on Your Windows Computer Clutter can be a big downer on productivity. Over time, files get lost, programs go unused, and suddenly, your once spacious hard drive is packed with useless things and you have to clean it up.... Read More .
Memory Diagnostics
RAM problems are another common issue for computers at home. (Learn more about RAM here A Quick & Dirty Guide to RAM: What You Need to Know A Quick & Dirty Guide to RAM: What You Need to Know RAM is a crucial component of every computer, but it can be confusing to understand if you aren't a tech guru. In this post, we break it down in easy-to-grasp terms. Read More .) These days, it's way too easy to run out of physical RAM, which can lead to system slowdowns and even crashes. Fortunately, diagnoses are usually straightforward.
8. Resource Monitor
Windows has a feature called the Resource Monitor, which was implemented back in Vista. Traditionally, you'd have to launch it through the Task Manager 10 Windows Task Manager Tricks You Didn't Know 10 Windows Task Manager Tricks You Didn't Know If the only time you open the Task Manager is when an application is frozen and needs to be killed, you're overlooking some of its more powerful features. Read More , but it's now a separate app in Windows 10 that you can launch through the Start Menu.
The Resource Monitor is an advanced way to view real-time data about your system and is usually used in conjunction with the Performance Monitor. However, I mainly use it for viewing process details and memory usage.
Indeed, it's one of the easiest ways to troubleshoot RAM problems How to Troubleshoot Low RAM or Memory Leaks in Windows How to Troubleshoot Low RAM or Memory Leaks in Windows Do you have 4 or more GB of RAM and does your computer still feel sluggish? You may suffer from a memory leak or shortage. We show you how to troubleshoot all your Windows (10)... Read More . We recommend checking our overview of the Resource Monitor Taking A Closer Look At Windows Resource Monitor Taking A Closer Look At Windows Resource Monitor Read More for a crash course on how to use it properly.
9. Windows Memory Diagnostic
Did you know Windows actually has a built-in tool that can physically test your RAM modules 5 Vital System Tools Every Windows User Should Know About 5 Vital System Tools Every Windows User Should Know About Not sure why your computer keeps crashing? If you've been afraid to poke around your system and figure out how to maintain it, don't fear: it's simpler than you think. There are plenty of articles... Read More to check if they're free of errors? It's an app called the Windows Memory Diagnostic.
Using it will restart your computer. On boot up, the tool will run several tests on your RAM, and if it encounters any errors or failures, it will do its best to let you know which module is the culprit. You should replace that module ASAP.
Screen Diagnostics
10. JScreenFix
Look carefully at your screen. Do you see any spots that aren't caused by flecks of dust? If so, you may have a stuck pixel 5 Ways to Fix a Stuck Pixel on Your Screen 5 Ways to Fix a Stuck Pixel on Your Screen A dead or stuck pixel on your screen can be annoying. But you might be able to fix it! We'll show you how to test your new screen and how to fix odd pixels. Read More , which is a pixel that's stuck on a certain color. These can be super annoying.
JScreenFix is a web tool that can help. All it does is flash the area of the screen with the stuck pixel with hundreds of different colors every second. This should unstick the pixel after about ten minutes.
Does it always work? No. Sometimes a stuck pixel will be stuck forever due to a physical defect in the screen. But JScreenFix has a success rate over 60%, so give it a try if you have a stuck pixel of your own.
Malware Diagnostics
11. AdwCleaner
Not many people know about AdwCleaner, which is a shame because it's fantastic and deserves more recognition. It's just a simple malware scanner, but it's fast, efficient, and free, which is all anyone can ask for.
It's mainly designed to target malware that comes bundled with installer files, so it detects adware, toolbars, unwanted programs, browser hijackers, etc. Scan results are sorted as services, files, DLLs, scheduled tasks, registry entries, and more.
12. MalwareBytes
MalwareBytes has been king of the malware scanners for many years now. Most people have heard of it at least once, but if you haven't, know that a lot of folks consider this a must-have application on every computer.
Unfortunately, it lost a bit of its sheen when it split into Free and Premium versions. The Free version is still great, of course, and it's enough for most home users, but it now costs $25 per year for the advanced features.
13. ClamWin
ClamWin may look primitive, but don't let that fool you. It's one of the best free virus scanners Make Sure You're Clean With These Free One-Time Scan Antivirus Tools [Windows] Make Sure You're Clean With These Free One-Time Scan Antivirus Tools [Windows] It sucks to be constantly bombarded by computer-related threats, whether they're spyware, malware, viruses, keyloggers, or whatever else. A popular way to combat this problem is to install an antivirus solution that sits in the... Read More currently available. The scans can take a while but it detects pretty much everything so the trade-off is worth it.
Why use ClamWin? Because it's open source How to Find Open Source Software for Windows How to Find Open Source Software for Windows Are you concerned about privacy, data security, or malicious code hidden in your software? With proprietary software, you just never really know what the program is doing with your data. Open source is the answer! Read More , unlike the above-mentioned alternatives, and this is important if you want to verify that a program is doing what it claims to be doing — especially if that program is a security application. You can never be too careful.
How Healthy Is Your PC?
We hope you'll find these tools useful. Will you need ALL of them? No, probably not. Just pick the ones that seem valuable to you and forget the rest, at least for now.
You can always bookmark this page and refer back to it if you ever stumble into an issue that you've never seen before. Just remember to reboot before troubleshooting Why Does Rebooting Your Computer Fix So Many Issues? Why Does Rebooting Your Computer Fix So Many Issues? "Have you tried rebooting?" It's technical advice that gets thrown around a lot, but there's a reason: it works. Not just for PCs, but a wide range of devices. We explain why. Read More .
Got any questions? Feel free to ask in the comments below. If there are any other diagnostic tools that you think are worth mentioning, please share them with us! Thanks.
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my dell inspirion laptop with 8gb RAM,has half screen light flickering issue during playing any video for long time i.e in playing movie
OMG. THIS must be THE WORST advice to give anyone. None of these programs test ANYTHING properly or give ANY decent advice on how to fix them. A quick all-in-one for anyone wanting decent diagnostics, look at HIRENS boot disk. a collection of tools that actually test and fix things.
This article is very insightful and I found it answered a lot of my questions about windows. Think outside the box.
Thank you so much for this list! I have an old pc that perhaps might help extend its life a bit longer.
HP provides diagnostic software you can use to test hardware components on your computer and confirm hardware failures when you suspect something is wrong.
Any comments about System Mechanic?
clamwin is a horrible anti malware program lmao
I was immediately turned off by CPU-Z. I ran it on a netbook and right off the bat it misreported the CPU speed (it claimed 2.1 GHz) and the type of memory (claimed ddr2-800 when it was actually 533) -- I know in this case it's minor, but if it can't get those two specs right, how can I trust any of the benchmarks?
I've used SiSoft Sandra in the past with some success. The later versions have a lot of unnecessary bloat, but it's still good on giving you specs and comparisons to other machine benchmarks so you can do a shopping comparison.
Very useful list. Bookmarked.


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The Clippers are set to play the Denver Nuggets in their exhibition opener at the Mandalay Bay Events Center inside the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Oct. 6.
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"My baskets evolve of themselves," Carol Naranjo says. "When I'm weaving, I like to be alone in my kitchen. If I run into problems, I ask the grandmothers, 'Please help me—there is no teacher here.' And it comes."
Six years ago, at the age of 57, and under the tutelage of Santa Clara Pueblo basket maker Joseph V. Gutierrez, Naranjo began making red-willow baskets. Whether bowl-shaped or vase-like, traditional or contemporary, her baskets are delicate, airy, and lacy yet sturdy enough for practical use. She will caution you to lift them by the rims and handle them "like fine china."
Naranjo is one of only a few artists practicing the genre, which once thrived in the Pueblo and Mission cultures from which she descends. "When the railroad came through and brought manufactured goods, people quit making baskets," she notes. "Today it is a dying art. Because of the introduction of china and Tupperware, people have little use for baskets other than for decorative purposes."
The difficulty of crafting these baskets has likely also contributed to their demise. Red-willow shoots can be collected only in winter months when the plant is dormant. Bushes that produce long, slender branches are hard to find or are located on private or federal property where cutting is prohibited. The weaving itself is arduous, requiring lengthy periods of drying with the danger of breakage in the process.
When Naranjo and the friend she is now teaching venture out to hunt for suitable stands of red willow, they begin with prayer. "We take corn meal and tobacco and make an offering to the plants," she says. "We thank the Creator for allowing us to gather the willow. Everything on this earth is a gift."
They take care to cut only a little from each plant and generally return home with no more than the two or three large handfuls needed for a single basket. After the shoots are bundled by size, they are cured for a year so they will thoroughly dry, then soaked just prior to weaving. The traditional way is to gather willow in the morning and make the basket in the afternoon, but Naranjo's experiments have taught her to wait in order to achieve a tighter weave.
Before beginning she'll bend the willow to test its flexibility, trying to protect against breakage later on. She forms the base of her baskets with four sticks over four, gently plaiting and twining. The final braiding, she says, takes a lot of practice.
"The scary part is when I turn the basket upside down and take my foot and kind of mash it," she explains. "I'll put weights inside to hold the basket down until it dries."
Although relatively new to baskets, Naranjo has always made art. Until she met her first husband's surrogate mother, the acclaimed Pueblo painter Pablita Velarde, she liked to crochet and knit. Velarde bought Naranjo five or six bolts of fabric and ribbon and encouraged her to make Native American clothing. In her early 20s, living on the Navajo reservation, Naranjo raised sheep, carded, spun, and dyed her own wool, and wove on a Pueblo loom. Later she attended the University of Albuquerque, where she took classes in ceramics, metalsmithing, etching, and art history.
As a youngster, Naranjo had hoped to become a nurse. Despite her winning two scholarships, her mother refused to send her to school—girls, she believed, need not pursue professional careers. After raising three children of her own, in 1989 Naranjo fulfilled her childhood dream by graduating from nursing school. She worked on the Gila Indian Reservation in Arizona and at the Santa Fe Indian Hospital in New Mexico.
Too eager for art-making to retire, when she's not studying micaceous pottery or lost-wax casting in her advanced jewelry class at the Poeh Center at Pojoaque Pueblo, Naranjo is searching the stream beds, ditches, and arroyos of New Mexico for tall stands of red willow. From late October to mid-March, this award-winning artist braves the wet and cold, the angry landowners and packs of dogs, to hunt down her supplies.
"I guess you would say I have a passion for these baskets," she says, smiling. "I wish I could go back and have a lifetime of doing this. I get a sad feeling because I have to go through the whole summer without contact with willows."
Naranjo's baskets can be seen at the Eight Northern Pueblos Arts and Crafts Show in New Mexico and the Pueblo Grande Market in Arizona.
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