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Darren and Paula Meer have their £300,000 six bedroom terrace house in Broadstairs, Kent under offer thanks to Houseladder. 'Two reasons persuaded us to go down this route,' says Darren. 'I didn't want to pay an estate agent £6,000 and I wanted to have direct contact with our buyers. Also, every agent I had spoken to said that 70 per cent of their sales came through their internet sites, so it seemed a pretty good idea to do it ourselves.'
Linda and Andy Graham sold their house in March and moved into their new home six weeks later after using Houseladder
The couple, of Dunoon in Argyll and Bute, were keen for a quick sale as Andy had been forced to retire because of ill health and was scheduled for a triple heart bypass.
They had been caught with an endowment policy shortfall on the mortgage for their three bedroom bungalow and wanted to buy somewhere cheaper and be free or a mortgage before the operation.
Linda said: ' We had tried to sell the house a while before but hadn't had any joy. But with any due to go into hospital, we were keen to sell up and get our finances in order.
'One evening while I was surfing the net I stumbled across houseladder.com and thought I would give it a go. I worded the advert and put the photos on. It was all pretty straightforward.'
'We had 900 visits to the site. In the end a couple from Brighton bought it within two weeks of the advert on and within six weeks we'd also bought and moved into our new home, a min-terrace in Arrochar.'
'We have a different selling system in Scotland where potential buyers put in closed bids and we asked for offers over £95,000'
'We had 900 visits to the site and the inquires came in from as far a field as Germany, which certainly wouldn't have happened if we'd have gone through a local agent! In the end we had three firm offers and the couple from Brighton got it for £110,000.
'I think we did pretty well and we were delighted it al happened so quickly. We can now live mortgage-free and we have also saved ourselves a couple of thousands in agency fees.'
Linda, 56, added that her husband had now had his operation and was recovering at their new home in Arrochar.
Estate agents - who needs 'em?
A few of us, maybe
Jane Hardy on relations with the breed we love to hate
Do you really need an estate agent in the current cooling property market? Similes involving holes and heads spring to mind, and over dinner party tables there is always a good negative story involving the breed. But trying to sell our des res in a fashionable location on the north Kent coast has clearly shown the pluses and minuses of using the professionals. Even here the market has definitely slowed: estates agents' windows are splattered with 'price reduced' stickers. Interestingly, estate agents partly attribute this to media headlines causing buyer caution. As demand stagnates, so prices (ours included) are cut by £20,000 or more.
One local agent, Anna Sheehan of Harvey, Richards & West, put the case for her profession thus: 'You need help with pricing your property, especially in a tough market , since owners aren't always objective. It is also important to have the services of an estate agent at the other end of the process, when a sale has been agreed. We can conclude the deal and help make sure it goes through.
'Vendors can't necessarily get an overview, particularly when there's a chain involved. We are in touch with solicitors and other agents when necessary, some of whom won't readily talk to owners acting for themselves.'
She may have a point, but our initial experience with estate agents wasn't the happiest. Admittedly we made every mistake in the book (see below for what not to do). We didn't ask around for reputable names; we went with the obvious agency, let's call them Young, Thrusting and Ruthless, who seemed to have most boards around (often saying Sold). We also rushed into a sole agency agreement, since we were keen to secure another property with the same agent. Mistake. After being gazumped, twice (at the agents' recommendation, it turned out) , and other poor treatment, we switched agents. But in the interim, we advertised in the Standard and thought about going it alone.
One seller who is benefiting from the diy approach is Ann Roberts, 35, who is in the process of securing a sale on her and her partner's country cottage in Sussex. Why did she opt for self-sale? 'I have a little experience, having worked for an estate agent for six months.'
What Ms Roberts learnt was how to get a buyer and push the sale through. This involved two weeks' intensive titivation of their home, repainting and tidying any weak areas. And yes, the predominant colour scheme is neutral with green accents. She doesn't agree with Sheehan that only professionals can get access to vital information. 'Before you accept an offer, do what a good estate agent should do: check out the chain process and talk to the relevant estate agents and solicitors.'
If you are phone literate, she feels, it isn't impossible. 'After all, it's in everybody's interest to process the sale.'
Ann recommends using self-sale property websites such as www.houseladder.co.uk , where you can advertise your home. She first got valuations, also free, from a couple of estate agents. They varied in their assessment by £25,000, and Ms Roberts had the added problem of the similar next-door property being for sale. Undeterred, Ms Roberts and partner made their own board (you can get one from websites) and a sign for the nearby lane indicating a property for sale. In three months, they had several viewings, and now have an offer . Ms Roberts' budget for advertising was £500. She tried the Standard too, with no success, and local newspaper ads.
Graphic designer Ben Clayton sold the two-bedroom house he owned in Bromley with his partner Amelia
"It sold within 10 days of it appearing on HouseLadder.co.uk for the asking price of £205,000. It had been on with estate agents too but I reckon they just showed it to people who weren't even seriously interested, just to show they had property on the market. We've saved £3,100 on estate agents' fees" says Ben.
'I initially asked an estate agent to help sell the house, but in seven months we didn't get any viewers. So I took over, signed up with www.houseladder.co.uk and dropped the price by 10%. I had 35 calls in two weeks and didn't feel intimidated about negotiating. It took just a month to sell.'
4 Bed Semi Detached
Bushey, Hertfordshire.
Asking Price £319,950
Private house sale websites can save you thousands or pounds in agents' fees but are they worth all the bother? Nigel Lewis investigates
IN JULY 2003 Allan Vanass begun buying and then doing up properties as a sideline to his main job selling a fuel-efficiency system for vehicles. He bought two four-bedroom houses on Mill way in Bushey, Hertfordshire, and began doing them up. A year later he was ready to sell them but instead decided to move back into one with his wife and sell the second.
He put it on the market for £315,000 with several agents, many of whom he says proved to be 'useless'. 'I got very fed up with spotty teenagers barely out of college and with few sales skills,' says Allan (pictured). 'Their proposed charges varied between £4,725 and £7,100.'
So Allan spent £199 putting his property on the website www.houseladder.co.uk. 'They came around that same day, took all the pictures and property details and spent 45 minutes giving the house a thorough inspection - and by 7pm the house was on the website.' A schoolteacher and his wife viewed the house the following Saturday and put in an offer - which Allan accepted. 'There's a lot more work involved in a private sale,' he says 'but it's worth it to save the agency fees .'
3 Bed Semi Detached
Garrigill, Cumbria.
Asking Price £275,000
I can confirm that we have had an offer for our house which appears to be now progressing well. Well done, if all goes well we will have sold the property within two months of advertising and are due to close the sale at the end of October. Many thanks for you help
Christine Middleton
4 Bed Terraced
Liverpool, Mersyside.
Asking Price £82,500
Well, what can I say? I had the house listed with an estate agent for seven months, had 3 enquiries and one offer 25% below the asking price. If I had proceeded with them that would have cost me over £800! Before you came along I probably would have gone along with their, scandalous, contract.
I've just sold (completion on 28th Oct) my late mothers house in Almeda Road (that's an odd coincidence anyway, what with you being at Almeda House!) and I'm so impressed with the number of enquiries, 1st class service and the wonderful price that I've become an affiliate of yours and am telling loads of people all about you. You should feel, rightly, proud of the service you offer.
699 viewings of my ad 35 email enquiries (and some that simply 'phoned me) Several offers (within £4,000 - 5,000 of price) and the pleasure of dealing with these prospective buyers personally
Thank you very much for a brilliant service - together, we'll change the face of house selling in the UK. :-) ATB (All The Best)
Ray Rushton-Gough
2 Bed Terraced
Leigh, Lancashire.
Asking Rent £375 per month
Many thanks - 1st property done with you, has let within 2 or 3 weeks - saved me £326!!!
Mr Curling
1 Bed Flat
Yeovil, Somerset.
Asking Price £375 per month
Thanks - I am delighted to report that within six days we have found tenants for our flat. Wonderful service, I'm so glad I found you...Best wishes
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3 Bed End or Terrace
Surbiton, Surrey.
Asking Price £225,000
Many thanks for all your help. I can't believe it but within 24 hours of the sign going up - I've had 2 enquiries and it looks like it's been sold for the full asking price. I will however keep it on the web and keep the sign up until it signed sealed and delivered!!!!!! Thanks once again.Fab service.
Later Email:
The survey was done today. So my thoughts are to take it off the site and I'll take the board down but keep it just in case it falls through. I don't think it will but you never know. I have had loads of enquiries and these people came round less than 24 hours after you put the board up....not bad eh!!!. Thanks for a fantastic service. Have recommended you to loads of people. Kind regards
Ms Driscoll
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Asking Price £795 per month
I let my property the day after I purchased it thanks to Houseladder. I had an agent put up a board - but houseladder was quicker! Many thanks
Alasdair Denton
5 Bed Semi Detached
Asking Price £315,000
Put the board up today and had an enquiry inside 30 minutes !!!! Is that a houseladder record ?
4 Bed Semi Detached
Norwich, Norfolk .
Asking Price £185,000
Dear Houseladder, Thanks to Houseladder, I have sold my property (STC) and saved on estate agents fees. Many, many thanks.
Marion Eastick
3 Bed Terraced
Canterbury, Kent .
Asking Price £750 per month
I would just like to thank you for the use of your website to reach people looking for houses to let l have just let my property through yourselves l am very pleased with your website and l have also recommend a friend to your website. Many Thanks
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4 Bed Semi Detached
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
Asking Price £279,000
Dear house ladder, We have sold through you in three weeks thank you Well done, will recommend you to friends.
Jane and Pete Brooke
2 Bed Terraced
Macclesfield Cheshire .
Asking Price £500 per month
Hi Guys, i am not sure how to inform you of this using web site - I have now let my property thanks to your site. I only had one enquiry and they took it so goodm if not a little lucky.
Mr Houghton
2 Bed Terraced
Asking Price £119,995
I've sold the property through yourselves
3 Bed Detached
Leeds, West Yorkshire.
Asking Price £165,000
Sir, I recently had a property for sale on your site and the house sold pretty quickly, infact we have completed the contract today , I would just like to say thank you and will certainly use your company again as you are obviously a very professional outfit. Thank you
Mr Eric Mckill
3 Bed End Terraced
Keswick, Cumbria.
Asking Price £250,000
Hello Houseladder, Our house was sold (thanks to you) in January .. I have updated my property to "Sold" and would like to tell you how delighted my husband and I have been with your service. We have recommended you to lots of people and I hope you will get more business through this word-of-mouth - you certainly deserve it. Thanks for your help - the money we saved on estate agents has been betterused for carpets in our new house! Best wishes and Happy Easter
Kathryn Potter
3 Bed End Terraced
Kettering Northamptonshire .
Asking Price £525 per month each
Hey, great site, by the way...both my rental properties let out without problem from leads from your site. Really impressed, especially as you appear 'well up' in the search engines! Thank you... I will definitely use you site again... if that's ok? Cheers
4 Bed Semi Detached
Asking Price £165,000
Just to let you know we sold our property through yourselves. Many thanks!
Karen and John
3 Bed Semi Detached
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
Asking Price £500 per month
Thank you very much for your service, we had two phone calls, one of which has enabled us to let the property, Thank you very much
Sharon Smith
3 Bed Semi Detached
Swansea West Glamorgan.
Asking Price £400 per month
I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you for your service. I advertised the house and in less than one week I have found a tenant. The house had been with an agency who had little communication skills and had been empty for nearly two and a half months. Your site and staff were extremely helpful especially to someone who couldn't split photos that were scanned. If the house becomes available again you will be my first stop. Again many thanks
Chrissie Woolmer
3 Bed Semi Detached
Aldershot, Hampshire.
Asking Price £230,000
Just to let you know we have sold, thanks
Ms H
1 Bed Flat
edlesborough, Bedfordshire.
Asking Price £475 per month
Dear sirs, we would like to thank you for your services and we have now sucessfully rented the flat with many thanks to you.
Ms Beer
2 Bed Flat
Asking Price £117,000
You have worked very well for me as a first time user. On 14 August I accepted an offer. Thank you
Gary McFarlane
3 Bed Terraced
West Wimbledon, London.
Asking Price £308,000
We have currently sold (STC) our house using your facility, thanks very much.... We had tons of people ask us the how and whys of the process, many just walking by, so we hope that we have assisted in drumming up a little business for you. Thanks
Martin J Desmond
1 Bed Semi Detached
Hayes, Middlesex.
Asking Price £142,000
Hi, I just wanted to thank you for a great service. I have now sold my property (subject to contract) and was very pleased with the amount of responses I received from the advert. After three viewings I was made an offer just short of the asking price, which I accepted, and since then I've received a number of enquiries. I've saved over £2500 in estate agents fees, which meant I had more to spend on my new property. Thanks again, and keep up the good work.
Cathy McGeoghan
2 Bed Flat
Docklands, London.
Asking Price £156,500
I sold my property subject to contract. Thanks for your help. I like to advert another one in February. Best regards
Naeem Chowdhury
3 Bed Detached
Crewe, Cheshire.
Asking Price £158,500
Dear Sir, I recently advertised our home with yourselves on the 16th of June I wish to advise you that today I had two buyers after it and we sold it literally a week after your ad. The other potential buyers wish to be made aware if things change since they also want it. We have spent 6 wks with a local agent! it has been a stressful time and we have had two buyers from the advert bidding against each other I will certainly recommend your site, Thank you
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Every anime fan's dream is probably to go to Akihabara, But for those who live in or visit Osaka, the next big thing is Nipponbashi, mostly known as "Den Den Town" or the electric town. This long beaten down street is filled to the brim with everything and anything an Otaku can dream of. From used retro games to maid cafes, it's all there (Yes I mean ALL).
And what would an Otaku haven be without a bit of cosplay. Contrary to some people's beliefs, cosplayers don't just wander around the streets of Japan, not even in areas like Den Den Town. The most I had seen there on normal days were maids and Lolitas advertising the different themed cafes (If you go to Amemura, you will see the Visual Kei themed people, but that's about it for strangeness).
However, once a year, during spring break, cosplayers are free to show off their talent, humor and whatever else they want to show off. This day is known as "Nipponbashi Street Festa", a carnival of colors, characters and Otaku delight. And contrary to the popular belief spread by people on the internet, Japanese cosplayers don't always compete for the most obscure characters, as you will see in the next pictures. (The fact that people outside think they may be obscure is due to the difference between what anime/ manga are popular in Japan compared to other countries)
I found out about this event when I was wandering inside Mandarake (I tend to do that sometimes, especially in their cosplay section). Cosplayers who wanted to participate, had to pay a fee and receive a silicon band (but I had seen many cosplayers without one.) there were also some kinds of idol shows, booths advertising about different shops, food stands, and lots of fun.
Disclaimer: There were more cosplayers that I wanted to shoot, but due to the huge number of people in the crowd it wasn't really that easy, but that didn't mean they weren't all great in their own ways.
Then, since the walkways were sometimes ushered by policemen, I found myself in the next area, which is usually a parking lot, but was transformed into a display area for "Itasha" or anime themed heavily decorated cars.
I finally managed to find a way out of the car parking (but couldn't take photos of the Touho project cosplayers inside) and things were starting to wrap up.
And so my trip to Nipponbashi ended (and so did my camera's battery) and I went on my way. I really regret not taking more pictures, since there were so many great and humorous cosplays all along the way. I hope next year I may be able to take part in the parade myself (Not sure what cosplays would be relevant by then tough.)
Please leave a comment with your favorite cosplays or questions about the existence of certain cosplays. (Before you ask, Sailor Moon is still so relevant and so is Naruto, but Bleach isn't)


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Green Packaging Market 2017 : Production, Trends, Price, Revenue and Forecast by 2025
Green Packaging Market, By Type, Application and Region - Growth, Future Prospects, and Competitive Analysis, 2017 - 2025, the green packaging market was valued at US$ 158.5 Bn in 2017, and is expected to reach US$ 354.3 Bn by 2025, expanding at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2017 to 2025.
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Green or sustainable packaging is prepared by usage of renewable energy, design as well as related materials to reduce the environmental impact through its lifecycle. The green packaging are energy efficient and utilizes eco-friendly methodology and biodegradable materials. The growing awareness related to health all across the globe along with environmental issues have impelled the demand for green packaging based food or personal care products. Over the past few years, green packaging have also observed an upper hand in pharmaceutical sector as well. The bio plastic packaging have gained momentum in pharmaceutical and healthcare usages. The waste generation, unproductive utilization of materials and resources, and industrial pollution is expected to further create more demand for green packaging based products over the forecast period. Apart from this, changing preferences of consumers towards eco-friendly and sustainable packaging is expected to impel the growth of green packaging market.
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Rising health and hygiene consciousness, increase in healthcare expenditure as well as rising intake of healthy food as well as higher consumption of organic and ready to eat products is anticipated to expand the growth of green packaging market over the forecast period. Rising utilization of innovative technology and thus enabling the producers to develop new products is further likely to impel the growth of green packaging market between 2016 and 2024.
Considering the competition, this market is characterized by presence of various players some of which are small-scale players and some are the largest in number. In order to enhance their presence in the overall global market, the companies are focusing on research and development as well as new product development. The companies are entering into manufacturing of innovative packaging products which will help in strengthening the growth of the market.
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text: CLIMAX, Mich. (AP) -- A 20-year-old Michigan man who was killed when an improvised explosive device blasted his tank in Iraq joined the Marine Corps to pursue his interest in computers, a school counselor says. Lance Cpl. Jason T. Little died Saturday in an explosion near Ferris, Iraq, according to the Pentagon. It said he was one of five Marines who died in weekend attacks. Another Marine was killed Saturday in a roadside bombing near Karmah, while three Marines died Sunday in small arms attacks in Fallujah, the military said. Little, who was from the Kalamazoo County community of Climax, was serving with the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force based at Camp Lejeune, N.C. "He died doing what he wanted to do," sister Stephanie Little told The Detroit News. "He knew the circumstances of what he was doing, but believed strongly in serving his country. He was scared at times, but handled everything well." He was a 2003 graduate of Climax-Scotts High School and studied computers at Kalamazoo Valley Community College before enlisting. "It is a shock to a small community," Dr. Geoffrey Balkam, superintendent of Climax-Scotts Community Schools, told the Detroit Free Press. "Jason was a fine young man." Balkam said Little was very interested in computer technology. Computers helped him gain confidence and fueled his interest in the Marines, guidance counselor Judi Kingsbury told the Battle Creek Enquirer. "I think he saw it as an avenue to get training in computers," Kingsbury said. "That was something I saw that changed in him from seventh to 12th grade his maturity and confidence." Lisa Rose, 22, of Bellevue, Mich., said she and Little started dating last summer. She said they met when they worked together at a Meijer store in Battle Creek. Rose said she visited him at Camp Lejeune shortly before his Sept. 17 departure for Iraq and talked with him on the phone before his final mission. "He was always nervous, and he was scared," she said. "You could hear it in his voice. But he always said he would come back."


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Bradley Wiggins finally allowed thoughts of winning the Tour de France to enter his head yesterday.
Until now, any ideas of being the first Brit to triumph in the world's greatest cycle race have been pushed to the back of his mind.
But as team-mate Chris Froome helped haul him over the hills on the 17th stage from Bagneres-de-Luchon to Peyragudes, Wiggins admitted he finally thought about a date with destiny in Paris on Sunday.
He said: "For the first time since I've led this race, I thought 'maybe I've just won the Tour'.
"It came the moment I went over the Col du Peyresourde with Chris. It was incredible."
Spain's Alejandro Valverde won the stage as Wiggins tightened his grip on the lead. Froome kept second place while Italian Vincenzo Nibali lost 18 seconds but remains third.
Wiggins said: "Chris has been absolutely solid the whole Tour.
"It doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out you'd rather have him in your camp than someone else's. He's an incredible climber."


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Spa Cuisine
We very well know by living in the 21st century that, as we have evolved the things have become more and more refined. The natural processes of storage and cooking have been replaced with chemicals and microwaves etc. This has become a major health concern for people today as they turn towards healthy ways of preparing and consuming food. That is when Spa cuisine comes into picture.
Spa cuisine is essentially taking our food preparation and cooking methods back to the simpler and less refined ways of the past. With spa cuisine we try to use the natural elements in food to assist the body in its day to day processes without placing unnecessary strain on it.
Hence, Spa cuisine has few characteristics which define the cuisine like; usage of natural ingredients instead of processed and refined food products. Spa cuisine uses seasonal ingredients as it ensures availability and freshness. Some restaurants may even grow their own produce.
Spa meals are often colorful as this makes the plate more aesthetically appealing and promise nutrients, vitamins and minerals which are well balanced.
As the cuisine suggests seasonal ingredients, you can be sure to obtain quality food from both flora and fauna. Fats like olive oil, sunflower oil and canola oil are used. Spa cuisine focuses on satiating your appetite by delivering appropriately portioned dishes of high quality, taste and flavor. Spa cuisine restaurants create dishes that are a bit non- traditional, but are definitely creative. Especially when it comes to desserts, they come up with creative ways to satisfy the customer and without causing a major impact to your waistline.
Learning Spa cuisine at the college was one of a kind experience as the students were given deepest knowledge and wisdom of Spa cuisine by the Chef and also they had a chance to personally prepare those delightful, colorful and healthy dishes. The students are really proud to have learnt one of emerging trends in today's culinary world. We have been introduced to many new ingredients, cooking techniques and yes, also new presentation techniques by the Chef. The way the cuisine has been dealt with, while being taught to the students was impeccable. The Chef had really gone an extra mile to make sure that the students are getting a sound opportunity to try their hand at plating their own dishes. Thus, learning spa cuisine at our college was a healthy experience as the cuisine itself.


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A new study from the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law finds that as many as five million voters will be adversely affected in the 2012 election by new restrictive state voting laws.
The study looks at 19 laws and two executive actions that were enacted during the last year in 14 states, all of which make it more difficult for citizens to vote. In addition, the report considers the effects of at least 42 bills that are still pending, and an estimated 68 more that were introduced but failed to pass. Such laws include: requirements for government-issued ID's and proof of citizenship; restrictions on voter registration; reduction of early and absentee voting; and restrictions on the rights of citizens with felony convictions to vote.
"This is the most significant cutback in voting rights in decades. More voters may be affected than the margin of victory in two out of the past three presidential elections," said Michael Waldman, executive director of the Brennan Center.
Using six indicators, the study estimates that more than five million voters will be impacted in the upcoming 2012 election. The largest proportion of affected voters is the estimated 3.2 million citizens whom do not meet the new photo ID requirements. By the 2012 election, five states will have new laws in effect requiring all voters to present a state-issued photo ID at the polls.
"These voting law changes are radical and completely unnecessary. They especially hurt those who have been historically locked out of our electoral system, like minorities, poor people, and students. Often they seem precisely targeted to exclude certain voters," said Wendy R. Weiser, co-author of the report and director of the democracy program at the Brennan Center.
Those in support of the new laws regard them as necessary to address problems of voter fraud and ballot security. Opponents argue that voter fraud is rare, and such laws severely limit what is a fundamental right of every American – the right to vote.


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You are Lone Wolf -- Kai Grand Master of Sommerlund. The spirit of Vashna, greatest of all the Darklords, is imprisoned deep within the fathomless reaches of the Maakengorge. For centuries, servants of darkness have tried to summon him to do their bidding but always they have failed... until now!
In The Legacy of Vashna, you must locate and defeat the Darklord's minions before they can complete the resurrection of their master—the most powerful Lord of Evil your world has ever known. Will you succeed in your quest? Or will you and your fragile world perish in the wrath of Vashna?
A call for help for more proofreaders to assist with the work on The Legacy of Vashna and War of the
Reports on progress for creating electronic versions of each book:
On the impossibility of solving a riddle posed in The Legacy of Vashna.
See also this thread on RPG Geek:
Solutions to the questions posed in the previous issue of Kai Grand Sentinel.


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Events in the past few days have brought together two distinct but connected issues over how Britain funds its politics. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa) has recommended that MPs' pay should be increased by £6,000 to £74,000 a year from 2016 with increases after that linked to average earnings across the economy. This has been condemned by all the party leaders and by some MPs as incomprehensible increase at a time of austerity and, they argue, could damage Parliament's reputation. However, government does not have a veto and MPs will not get to vote in their pay rise. Despite linking the pay increase to new pension arrangements, reduction in 'resettlement payments' if MPs lose their seats and tightening control over business costs and expenses, they are probably right but this not mean that Ipsa has got it wrong. MPs' pay has fallen over over many years compared to other positions in the public sector and with MPs' pay around the world. Until Ipsa was set up in the wake of the expenses scandal as an independent body, MPs decided their own pay resulting in what Ipsa chairman Sir Ian Kennedy says was 'a catalogue of fixes, fudges and failures to act'.
The question of selecting parliamentary candidates at Falkirk and the suggested illegality of the actions of Unite has raised, yet again, the question of how political parties are funded. In November 2011, the Committee of Standards in Public Life, chaired at the time by Sir Christopher Kelly, proposed a cap on individual donations of £10,000 but added that it would not be possible to exempt union donations so long as people were automatically affiliated to Labour without individuals having made a positive choice. The Kelly Report also proposed that taxpayers should subsidise political parties for each vote they got. This would remove the the rhetoric of funding with Labour attacking Tory donations from the rich and privileged and the Tories attacking Labour for being in hock to the unions. Like MPs' pay, this issue has rumbled on for years with both the Tories and Labour paying more heed to the rhetoric of funding than to whether public funding would remove the cash for honours, secret funding, dinners for donors and cash in envelopes. The choice is a stark one: should political parties be funded entirely from taxation or should there be a free market for party funding with parties getting what they can from donors of whatever hue?
Related to both these issues has been the revival of the question of whether MPs should have second jobs. I must admit that, with the proviso that MPs declare their interests, I've always been in favour of this. It isn't that this gives MPs an understanding of the 'real world'—it rarely does given the sort of jobs they do—but what it does do is give them an alternative perspective to the Westminster village. We have been moving, almost inexorably, over the last forty years towards the development of the 'professional politician', someone who goes to university, then becomes a research assistant in Westminster and finally becomes an MP. Their lives are political, their horizons political and their job aspirations political—narrow horizons, narrow interests and all-consuming ambitions. They often become MPs in the mid- to late-twenties and , depending on the safeness of their constituencies, could be in the Commons for the next forty years and where their horizons narrow even further.
So what's the solution. I'd double MPs' pay and remove all the myriad expenses they claim--the exception would be second-class or economy-class travel to and from their constituencies—and publish their tax returns annually. I would fund political parties out of taxation following Kelly's suggestion that it should be based on the number of votes they garner. Individuals and organisations could still make donations to political parties but these would be limited to £10,000 a year, would not be tax-deductible and would be paid to the political parties quarterly as well as monitored through Ipsa. As far as second jobs are concerned, I'd like to see this extended—reduce Parliament to a four-day week so that MPs can do work experience on the other day. Now that would be really popular—with the public at least!


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text: Brooke Kinsella Bikini Photos in Majorca English actress Brooke Kinsella hit up the beach in Majorca. If you don't know who Brooke Kinsella is (most people), see the video below to get to know her better (physically). I guess she used to have brown hair and be slightly thinner. She looks great either way.


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The Los Angeles Times made a couple of recommendations for the June 3 ballot in a Monday editorial, and true to form, came down on the side of governmental intrusion, particularly regarding Proposition 98, the initiative seeking protection of private property rights from eminent domain abuses in the wake of the Supreme Court's 2005 Kelo v. City of New London ruling.
Kelo, remember, gave state and local governments the right to widen the eminent domain process so as to make it legal for government to take property from one private owner and give it to another private owner. Before Kelo, the exercise of eminent domain by government was mostly limited to appropriation of� property for a public use (roads, schools, utilities and the like) on the theory that such things serve all citizens, and thus fall under the "public good" umbrella. In most countries, including the United States under the Fifth Amendment, the owner of any appropriated land is entitled to reasonable compensation, usually defined as the fair market value of the property.
Since Kelo came down, a wave of eminent domain reforms designed to protect private property rights has swept the country. At last count, such reforms have been considered in 45 states, ranging from broad, constitutional prohibitions to procedural changes. Proposition 98 is in the former category.
It's not surprising that the Times has recommended a No vote on 98 and a Yes vote on Proposition 99. Proposition 99 has no real teeth and would substantially clear the way for the kind of scam the City of New London (in Connecticut) used to oust several owners of private homes so that a builder could erect condominiums in their place.
And why was the Times recommendation not surprising? Because the Times believes in Big Government, and thus supported confirmation of Supreme Court justices likely to approve such depredations as Kelo � Stephen Breyer, David Souter, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, John Paul Stevens and Anthony Kennedy, liberal judges all; they believe in the omnipotence of government and the subordination of individuals and individual rights to government.
Who opposed Kelo? Associate justices Sandra Day O'Connor, Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas and Chief Justice William Rehnquist, all conservatives who believed exactly the opposite; that individual rights are primary, and government rights secondary.
In a letter to the editor today, one writer notes that Proposition 98 qualified for the June ballot through the efforts of a "guild" of landlords who seek to phase out rent control. Why should that be a surprise, or a reason to vote against the proposition? In our view, the landlords not only have a right to seek more hands-off treatment from government, but a duty to their fellow citizens to decry government's forcing them to subsidize their renters. Rent control is, at bottom, a form of government "taking"; landlords get no compensation from government for being forced to charge less than market value for their property.
Proposition 98 opponents say it's all about rent control. It's not; it's about private property rights, and if government can continue to dictate rental rates, they can also dictate housing prices, auto prices, barbecue grill prices, any prices they choose. That's in direct opposition to a free market, and those who think it's an acceptable way to govern are living in the wrong country.
Which sort of gets us to the November election. The next president will undoubtedly� have the opportunity to nominate at least two new Supreme Court justices. John McCain has said he will name judges who fit the mold of Chief Justice John Roberts and Sam Alito, both conservatives, while Barack Obama has made no secret of his admiration for such as Stephen Breyer. So an Obama presidency would make decisions such as Kelo more likely, which means an ever more centralized government and a further erosion of individual rights.
Protecting property
The Los Angeles Times made a couple of recommendations for the June 3 ballot in a Monday editorial, and true to form, came down on the side of governmental intrusion, particularly regarding Proposition 98, the initiative seeking protection of private property rights from eminent domain abuses in the wake of the Supreme Court's 2005 Kelo v. City of New London ruling.


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YMCAs have been a leader in community-based health and wellness for more than a century. The Quakertown Branch continues to support the approach to health that "spirit, mind and body" are all necessary and eternal part of the person. Participation in Y health and wellness programs offer opportunities for friendship and community, a sense of well-being, self-confidence, and improved mental and cognitive health – not to mention the obvious benefits of healthy hearts, lungs, bones and muscles.
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Upon arriving in Shanghai, I found it was truly the Forbidden Kingdom: you cannot access Facebook, Google, Google Maps, Instagram, etc. No Uber or Grab. The alternative is Didi. It reduced my fancy iPhone to a sudoku handheld device.
I did my work first and devoted 2 days (Thursday and Friday) to trawling the huge SNIEC halls and met with many leading display companies. Like Guangzhou 5 years ago, I was again mindblown.
I went to the mosque on Friday. I was way early for Friday prayers, I think I was the first one to reach at 11.55am. I started reading my way through Juz Amma alongside with the translation. It is said (in a book I read later on Sunday, that the verses of the Quran are renewed every single time you read them. You never read them the same way twice, such that it has the same meaning to you when read again.) I rediscovered the verses and their meaning in the empty hall. Surah Al Fajr in particular stuck a wrench in me and rendered me defenseless.
A few old men started walking in, they stared at me. I said Assalamualaikum to them. Their expressionless faces broke out into toothless grins with faces lined with years of experience and wisdom. "Pakistan?" they ask. "Pu she. Xin jia po."
Many more filtered in as we came closer to 1pm. The imam came breezing in like an old friend, greeting many in the congregation heartily. He took the pulpit and started talking about 'Zhongguoren' and 'Ummatu' and how they were one and the same. There was no translation or subtitles, but similarly to how I sat through various sermons in the Egyptian tent in East Timor, all you had to do was absorb the meaning through inflections.
There was one part where the imam talked about 'wo men de ____ Musa alayhi salam' where ____ is the word for prophet that I cannot now recall. But upon hearing that part in the sermon, I felt goosebumps rise and tears swell to my ears. For Musa, or Moses, is ours. Ours. Collective. As a whole humankind. Not for the Jews, or the Arabs, or the Malays, or the Indians or the Chinese. He was our prophet. Vocalised in a land thousands of miles away from my own that suddenly pierced my heart as if it was a juicy tomato, and the tears rolled out unannounced.
I felt chastened.
In the trains and the buses, I watched practically everyone glued to their phones. We are all connected all the time. Except those who are disconnected. I saw a man at Nanjing East put down a stool and started singing in an off-tune manner. No one paid him any mind. He seemed like he was having fun. I almost wanted to join in, because I shared the same talent. I felt I'd regret not doing so. I already do.
I went to many bookstores and even the Shanghai library, where I signed up for a library card. I plunged headlong into books. I read a couple from cover to cover and speed-read my way through a number more. I read Malcolm Gladwell talk about Nicholas Nassim Taleb in 'what the dog saw' and then heard directly from Nicholas Nassim Taleb in 'fooled by randomness' and then swirled the last of my cappucino before I downed it. I sat in a stupor and reflected on what I had just ingested. It made sense. It made new sense. The rubber band has been stretched. It never returns to the same proportion.
Down to the final day. I had visited many different areas of the city, yet each one had a different heart, beating a different drum. I couldn't pin it down to a single tune. Unlike Ho Chi Minh, or Bangkok, or Kuala Lumpur, or Paris, or Rome, Los Angeles or New York, Shanghai was indefinable. It refused definition. It will not pander to your tourist dollar. It had character and will not explain itself to you. It had hunger, pride, drive and heart.
Jack Ma, Alibaba, Ant, AliPay.
Pony Ma, TenCent, WeChat, We Pay.
Population of 1.4billion Chinese, making up almost 20% of the world's population. Marketplace. One Belt One Road Initiative and how it's going to revolutionise how we trade globally.
It was light years ahead. The train to the airport goes above 400km/h and traverses 50km in 7 minutes flat. At that rate, you can go from SG to KL in 40 minutes. They've done it already. We want to do it in what? 5-8 years time? As we speak, they are now building a line from Shanghai to Beijing that will travel at 4000km/h.
I stumbled upon a conservation project: a house of a writer and newspaper editor who lived through turbulent times in China's past and used his pen to further the cause back in the day. The doors were wide open and a lady greeted me as I walked past: 'Ni Hao'
I hesitated and went in. I looked at the books and newspaper clippings and pages preserved. I took the spiral staircase to the house he stayed in. The table where he pored over his work till the wee hours of the morning. To avoid disturbing his wife, he will pull out a spring bed and sleep in his study. I stood there staring at the table. What do we really leave when we go? I looked out of the window in the study to the garden below. I glanced at the windowpane and half-expected to see a reflection of the man in the chair at the study table.
Disturbed, I turned to leave.
At the exit, I saw a plaque on the wall.
"Time is both cruel and merciful. It has taken many things away from me and also given many things to me. Life is a great book that can never be finished. Life is limited, and everyone can only read part of it, so they should read carefully."
I walked out and it was raining lightly. When I walked past the entrance doors again, it was bolted shut.
I looked around and there was no sign of activity in the building. I briefly wondered if it was all just a dream.


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KT WinnerThe winner of the Crazy for Minis book and Bees 'n Blooms Mini Charm is
Vicki T - What a great way to make flying geese. I agree ~ GENIUS! I've never been afraid to make them the usual way, but doing it this way you erase the fear whether you'll be having to unpick seams because you've stitched too far in and lost your points. Love it! Thank you for showing us to make them this way.
KT Stitch With Me - Week #4Are you having fun yet? I can't wait for you to finish your MC Sampler! Now that we've pieced a star, surrounded it with checkerboard squares and a red border, we're ready to add our border of flying geese. Just for fun, let's make some easy pinwheels for the corners!
Cut: (4) 2 1/2" mini charm squares (X) - cut a square twice diagonally to yield 4 triangles
Tan background - (16) 2 3/4" sq.
Outer Border - (4) 2 1/2" x WOF (width of fabric)
Binding - (4) 2 1/2" x WOF
Select (4) dark MC squares for the pinwheels. I chose red, green, navy & purple. Cut each MC 2 1/2" square into (4) triangles, as shown.
|Cut (4) MC squares into 4 triangles each.
Position the (4) matching triangles on the inside corners of (4) tan background 2 3/4" squares with triangle points even with tan background corner (no points extending); glue in place.
Topstitch 1/8" from raw bias edge of 90 degree angle of triangles with coordinating cotton thread. Remember, there's no need to stitch around the long side of the triangles since that will be in the seam allowance.
|Topstitch triangles 1/8" from raw bias edges.
Sew (4) matching layered triangles together in a pinwheel block that measures 5" square; press as below.
|For the least bulk, press as shown.
Trim (2) outer border strips to the length of your quilt. Pin and stitch to opposite sides of quilt center; press toward outer border. Trim (2) outer border strips to the length of the top/bottom of quilt. Pin and stitch to top and bottom of quilt center; press toward outer border. Quilt measures 30" square.
Sandwich quilt top, batting and backing using the method of your choice. Lois quilted in-the-ditch, following the seam lines and echo-quilting the layered patchwork on the star points, checkerboard and flying geese. Trim batting and backing. Bind with double 2 1/2" binding pieced end-to-end with mitered seams to at least 132" long.
Wahoo! We're done! Happy Dance! Treat yourself to a trip to the quilt shop!Thank you all so much for joining me here these past few weeks for the first ever KT Stitch With Me.I hope you've enjoyed piecing my MC Sampler using our layered patchwork technique as much as I have loved sharing it with you. Want more ideas using this method and Mini Charms? Grab a Crazy for Minis book for more inspiration for little quilts with lots of charm.
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This year, though, I want to tell you about a new book of mine, Sarabande, which I'll be publishing in the coming week or two. (I don't have an exact date, thanks to some uncertainty on the processing end.)
From the back cover:
When Colin Ashe digs up a box of childhood treasures buried in his front yard, he's drawn to the woman who put it there, twenty years before. Anna Brawne is a renowned cellist, recently engaged to her conductor, who wants only to put her family's past to bed. But with the loss of her mother, Anna makes a major break from the ambitious path carved out for her—a break that includes Colin Ashe.
The two connect online, where their physical distance guards an illusion of innocence, even as their revelations and longing grow. Colin reignites Anna's passion for her art. But for the married Colin, desperate to preserve his young son's trust, Anna Brawne might be his biggest mistake.
Sarabande is a powerful love story for our digital age, in which intimacy is easier than ever, but integrity remains a constant struggle. The paths of Anna and Colin will pull them toward Paris—and each other—but their fate is up to them.
And, of course, the cover:
I'll post more about Sarabande when the book is actually available, but for now—just this preview. :)
Happy New Year, everybody! May 2017 be kind to us all.


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Helpman, Elhanan and Itshoki, Oleg and Redding, Stephen (2009) Inequality and unemployment in a global economy. CEP Discussion Papers, 940. Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK.
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This paper develops a new framework for examining the distributional consequences of international trade that incorporates firm and worker heterogeneity, search and matching frictions in the labor market, and screening of workers by firms. Larger firms pay higher wages and exporters pay higher wages than non-exporters. The opening of trade enhances wage inequality and raises unemployment, but expected welfare gains are ensured if workers are risk neutral. And while wage inequality is larger in a trade equilibrium than in autarky, reductions of trade impediments can either raise or reduce wage inequality.
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Oh No It's Friday
by Keith Lyon
About the Book
Friday's are no ordinary day at the Lyon house. Come and see what mischief Paul can get into with over active imagination.
About the Author
Keith lives in Fredericton New Brunswick and this is his third children's book. Keith is very involved with advocating for mental health awareness. He is in recovery from his own illness for over 5 years. Keith loves children and volunteers at his church and Tay Valley Bible Camp. Writing is a way for him to stay focused and to show that even if you have a mental illness you can still do great things.
If you wish to contact Keith to have him come and speak about his journey with his mental health he can be reached at email@example.com.
About the Illustrator
Amy live in Fredericton and this is her third book with Keith. She deals with her own mental health struggles but creating has helped her to over come.
Princess Madison and Princess Haley
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In this picture book, two boys plan to catch Santa's elves on Christmas Eve when they deliver new sets of pajamas.
Santa's elves are on a mission to give all the good children of the world not toys, as one might expect, but new pairs of pajamas. Through the use of a magical crystal ball, Santa's elves check to make sure children are taking their baths on Christmas Eve, and then they leave a brand new set of pajamas just outside the bathroom door. But brothers Jack and Ben are determined to finally catch an elf. They concoct a daring plan to capture one through traps and a net, luring it with cheese and using their dog as a lookout. However, the boys prove no match for the mischievous elves, who cause quite the mess—squeezing out toothpaste and hair gel and ransacking bedrooms. Ben eventually runs outside in the cold wearing only a towel, which he promptly loses. Luckily, his brother is there to return it. The story is written using a simple rhyming structure, which adds a musical touch: "This Christmas Eve gift / is amazing, that's true. / But the boys know what's / coming: Elf hullabaloo!" Colorful illustrations vividly bring the action to life through detailed characters and elaborate backgrounds. The elves, hidden on all the pages (at the end of the book, the authors ask readers to count all the elves they've spotted), have playful, impish smiles, and where text appears, touches of red and green and holiday decorations adorn the pages. The downside of the rhyme scheme is its impact on dialogue: No dialogue tags are used, and two speakers are often found in the same stanza, so it can be unclear who's speaking. While the text is sparse on action—the only exciting scene being Ben chasing the elves outside—the charming illustrations make up for the lack of plot.
A magical, wholesome Christmas read.


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Call to reduce complexity in local authority accounts
ICAS has published its response to the consultation on simplifying local authority accounts and made a series of recommendations to cut their complexity.
Local authority accounts have become too technical and too specialist. The pace of change should be accelerated and more radical reform is needed to make the step change necessary to reduce complexity in local authority accounts.
ICAS has responded to the CIPFA LASAAC consultation on simplifying local authority accounts called 'Telling the Story'.
The complexity of local authority accounting is significantly driven by the specialist adaptations and legislative drivers which are unique to that sector.
The needs of general accounts users need greater emphasis. To meet the needs of this larger group of general, rather than specialist, accounts users we need accounts which are far less specialised and far more comparable with other sectors.
Read ICAS' response in full
The focus of the standard setter in our view, should be on how local authorities apply IFRS as intended, rather than sustaining divergences which add complexity and obfuscation. Fundamental to this is action to update the legislative framework to reflect the purpose of financial statements today.
The root cause of much of the accounting specialisms is the particular wording of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (Section 93) which combines the purpose of accounts with the council tax calculation (and housing rent setting). It has introduced a need for statutory adjustments to moderate the impact on the council tax calculation of certain entries which are part of proper accounting practice. This results in accounts which depart from IFRS.
We propose that this could be resolved by amending the legislation to separate the funding calculation from a local authority's financial statements.
We also propose further action to streamline the Income & Expenditure account to give greater visibility of what organisational expenditure is on. We suggest the focus should be on headings such as employee and operating costs. The Operating Segments note could provide further information on service level expenditure. It would also be helpful if supplementary detail such as Local Finance Returns (LFRs) was more visible. We suggest that these should be more accessible to the public and cross referenced from the financial statements.


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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Offically Empty Nesters.
Yep, as of today, Bruce and I are empty nesters. Not sure how I feel about that. It's going to be mighty quiet around here, and I hope we have enough to talk about with just the two of us. Peter is unloading his stuff at Utah State as we speak. He has been so excited to get there and I know he'll have a great time. Those growing up years go so fast...
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Four of Bethesda Softworks new heavy hitters have been given release dates. The good news? You wont have to wait very long to pick these up. The bad news, with so many great titles being released, you may run out of money.
To start the lineup, Brink, a new first-person shooter set to blend both single-player, co-op, and multiplayer together, will be releasing in North America May 17th and in Europe on May 20th.
Next up is Hunted: The Demons Forge. This new take on the traditional dungeon-raiding game promises intense action and a witty storyline. Players can expect this co-op gem to hit shelves on June 1st in North America and June 3rd in Europe.
Rage follows up as one of the most highly anticipated games to be released this year. Its a new IP from famed Doom developers id Software. An epic adventure in a wasteland, Rage promises vast lands to explore, intense firefights, and vehicle combat. The game releases September 13th in North America and September 16th in Europe.
Finally, the long overdue Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the next in line for the Elder Scrolls series, will be releasing November 11th (11/11/11) worldwide. All of these games are set to come out on the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC.


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February 8, 2018 - Comments Off on Don't "do the same thing, but better"
Don't "do the same thing, but better"
Dave Trott said this thirty years ago:
But it feels like it could've be written yesterday. (Apart from the London Weekend Television reference.) I'd would add something insightful to follow that but then I'd be trying to do the same thing, but...
Published by: Andy in Ad-vice, Opinion
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The Polar Express
Saturday, December 13, 2014 @ 3:00 pm
Come aboard for this enchanting Christmas Eve tale of a young boy who travels on a magical train headed for an incredible North Pole adventure. During his extraordinary ride, he faces his own doubts and discovers that the wonder of the holidays never fades for those who believe.
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Families can request a maximum of six tickets for each film. Patrons are welcome to attend both films, but tickets are required for both.


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New airplane and overconfident instructor: a bad combination
A friend recently bought a nice Cessna T182RG (Turbo 182 with retractable gear) and went to pick up the plane abouth 45 nautical miles from our homebase. He took a pilot he trusts, an FAA certified flight instructor (though he is mexican) that has lots of experience but none in this type of airplane... My friend himself is kind of new at aviation and has less than 300 hours on a Piper Cherokee 180. So it was a good idea to have an experienced instructor on-board. Or wasn´t it?
First takeoff:
The new owner (my friend) pushed the throttle forward and prepared to rotate. Being as careful as he is, he noticed and commented to the instuctor that the AI (airspeed indicator) seemed to be indicating anomalously. The instructor, probaly because he does not know the 182 very well, saw the needle move and overrided my friend´s assesment. An my friend succumbed to the higher experience... After all, in this new aircraft the instructor was the pilot in command.
First Landing (part 1):
Normal approach speed is selected and the instructor is performing the landing. 80 kts on final approach, high altitude airport (8,100 ft) and kind of a short runway for this altitude (3,500 ft). Temperature: 27C (around 81F)... To be continued.
Second takeoff... and second landing:
My friend, $1,100 USD poorer that the previous day was not very optimistic and confessed to be a bit intimidated by the aircraft. I told him that the 182 is one of the safest and easiest planes to fly and that he was going to be comfortable after a few hours in the plane. And off we went for our first familiarization flight. On taxiing I joked with him over the new set of tires and the not very fortunate first landing of the plane of the last afternoon, but he smiled only politely. Well I thought, no jokes today. But I kept trying on cheering him up. Warm up, runup and ready for take off. Since this airplane is turbocharged it accelerates very well, and we were waiting for the correct airspeed. And with no warning, at just under 40 kts the plane lifted eagerly and smoothly by itself. This sounded a bell in my brain and checked everything right away... Everything, exept the airspeed seemed and felt ok. I know this because I owned a C182 for three years during which I took it on several long trips. In any case the remaining runway was not adecuate to try (again) to abort the landing and stop since is kind of short and downhill. We were way too close to the cliff that limits our home airport. I decided to continue. Two seconds had elapsed. I told him to keep the nose down to accelerate, although by the behaviour of the plane told me that the airspeed was not correct. We departed the pattern at what the airspeed indicator said was 50 kts to troubleshoot and climbed to 2,000 agl.
My friend set cruise parameters to see he behaviour of the plane.
-This AI is not working correctly- he said. -This cannot be-. The needle was moving but refused to go beyond 80 kt even in high cruise.
-Ok- I said -look at the setting and the GPS. We should be doing 140 kts at this settings, and this is what the GPS is telling us anyway-.
-Rrrright- he responded. - your airplane!- he continued.
I looked at him for a second trying to make my mind if this was an opportunity for an emergency lesson. But immediatly decided againts it, this was a noble but still a high-performance, complex aircraft and this was only his second flight in it.
-I have the plane-. I concurred. My last check was to turn 180 and check the GPS speed to make sure we were not being fooled by the wind but no, the groundspeed was still 140 kts. There was no wind.
-Atizapan traffic, this is IFT returning to the pattern and... uh... gentelmen, I am going to bother you because I need to land on runway 22-. There were several 152´s on the pattern on school touch and goes, and I had just told them that I was going to land in the opposite direction. I did this because our 04-22 runway has a 5% slope and all takeoffs have to made on runway 04. You can land in that runway also, although twins prefer to land on the 22 for safety. This helps reducing the speed rapidly, and in this case it wold be an extra safety factor because I would have to ignore the indicated airspeed. This is a high altitude, high temperature airport.
-IRC on downwind is going to perform 360´s until runway is clear- said one of the instructors.
-IKT on base will be on 360´s until runway clear- said the one in another plane. And the rest followed with similar messages.
Everybody gave us preference with no questions. With experienced instuctors on board, they needed no other expanation from me but my request knowing right away that there was a reason for it. This is nice in the aviation community.
Back to the cockpit I thought that my friend was a very cool customer but he was silent.
-I am going to have to land by the seat of my pants- I said casually. -When on final please read me the GPS speeds-.
A much more animated "Ok" was his answer. I did not really need that, but using everything you have at your disposal is always a good idea and also, there is nothing more useless in a cockpit than a pilot-owner with nothing to do.
There is nothing spectacular about landing a plane with no airspeed indicator (though it has killed even airline crews) if you are current. It is also very important to know the plane because the unpredictability of events is both the interesting thing about aviation and the dangerous thing about aviation. At the end I did not have the benefit of GPS speed because being new to the Garmin 430, my friend kept fumbing with the low terrain indications that blocked the speed indications of the GPS. But I ignored that and came to a nice textbook landing. No fast, not slow, just a regular old full stall landing. Sure, you bet I am bragging...
First Landing (part 2):
The pilot-instructor performed the landing and made several mistakes that resulted in a thousand or so dollars in damage to the plane. No injuries but my friend told me they finished 3 feet from the edge of the cliff at the end of runway 22 with two blown tires and abroken wheel. And a very scared pilot-instructor.
The first mistake was made long before this first landing. I guess that being experienced at instucting, and believe me, he IS a good pilot, he thought a turbocharged 182 would pose no challenge to him. He has driven much more comples twins and singles. I do not know if he studied the POH (pilot operating handbook) of the plane but I hope so. In any case, not having had a checkout himself with an instructor familiar with the 182 started the chain of events. On rotation, my friend noticed the AI was not normal. The instructor, unfamiliar with the airplane could not tell the difference but decided to call it bully. My friend decided to go silent against experience. Something I hope he will not continue to do, no matter the hours of the other guy. He is relatively inexperienced but very careful and pays close attention to his airplane. They talk to you. Most of the times they scream about your mistakes in advance. But we do not always hear. And in this case the instructor was the noise in the communication. The second mistake was really a consequence of the first, and it was not noticing that the airspeed on approach could not be right. From the flight we made the following morning (also not knowing that the AI was malfunctioning) I know the AI was wrong for at least 30 kts. It is hard to believe that he thought the airspeed was correct because on crossing the threshold he was doing more than 110 kts and not the 80 kts he saw on the AI, something very high even for a twin like the Seneca or the 90 mph he uses on a Skymaster flown frequently by him. Third mistake: not going around when seeing that the plane was floating incredibly. The attitude of the plane should have been very flat in this moments and trying to land like this in a short, high-altitude downhill runway is inexcusable unless you do not have a working engine in front of you. The result was 3 feet from being catastrofic and a tribute to the engineering of the brakes and wheels in the plane. A brake designer somewhere has probably saved many lives in this way. Wherever you are, I salute you man! Fourth mistake: the worst from my point of view since the whole thing teached nothing to the instructor because he was not paying attention or did not care to understand exactly what had happened. The next day when we went flying the whole thing was rationalised as bas luck or bad wind. I have been trying to be merciful on this guy but the fact that my friend figured out the problem three seconds after we took off the next morning, makes mercy... inadecuate.
I realize I am being tough in judging the mistakes of a fellow pilot. But I permited myself this for two reasons: I strongly believe that if this particular pilot did not learn anything, the rest of us should. And avoid excuses and protagonism because "I am way past 1000 hours". Also, because I will grant the opportunity of critizising my own stupidity since my next writing is going to be about my own mistakes.
So, with my mind at ease, I have to say that maybe this is not fair, maybe it was just bad luck. But maybe being a thorough, procedural and responsible piot is not enough. Checklists cannot substitute a thinking pilot in command. You, the pilot, still have to think. And be honest about your own capabilities. No matter how much experience.
Ignore it, and it will bite you sooner or later.
Think-fly when you fly.


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Mount Franklin is an Australian spring water brand that is known for its suited mascot and humorous ads. The embodiment of freshness and purity, the water is locally sourced from springs across the country and is promoted with a fun and suggestive commercial that will appeal to Millennial audiences.
Starring a blonde and suited brand ambassador, the 'Perspiration Hydration' television spot captures the subject as he barbecues. In addition to a powder blue suit -- an outfit that appears too formal for a relaxed barbecue setting -- the actor also dons a printed apron that boasts an image of a shirtless chest.
The commercial concludes with the subject removing his apron, only to reveal a cut-out in his suit. The result is a half suited and shirtless look that is outlandish and unexpected -- a theme that will resonate with a younger audience who is likely to respond positively to this ad's bold humor.
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- By: Jana PijakFeb 17, 2017
References: mountfranklinwater.au & youtube
References: mountfranklinwater.au & youtube


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"Creativity is the birthright of every human being" – Chairmain Kato
The industrial economy for most is very much the only reality that exists. These people perceive their working life as intended by those that shaped the educational institutions they were reformed from. The industrial economy refers to a historic method of working whereby companies created machines that required people to operate them. At the time, people were considered invaluable cogs to the results of ideas that ameliorated the state of the economy. Fast forward to today, the consumer is being familiarised with a robotic era in which you're greeted by an automated entity in customer services, self-service checkouts and delivery drones. People in the workplace are becoming obsolete. But I can no longer see this as a bad thing. In fact, it is necessary. Continue reading Post Industrial Economy: Reclaiming your creative mind


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in Jerusalem and raised in Ra'anana (nice city, about 20 minutes drive
north to Tel Aviv), Mili has been performing since she was six years old.
But she got her first big break at age 15, nabbing the role of the young
virgin, Cecille in the Cameri Theater of Tel Aviv production
of Dangerous Liaisons.
Mili had already made a name for herself in the Israeli film industry before she left for America. In 1991, she won the Israeli Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for the feature Over the Ocean and later received a nomination for Best Actress for her role in Groupie. But Israeli films have limited appeal, and though Mili was highly regarded in her native country, she relocated to New York, found work as a waitress, and took acting lessons.
It sounds like the Cinderella story. A young actress, barely able to make ends meet, is working as a waitress in a New York restaurant. Along comes a talent agent who is instantly charmed by the actress's good looks. Quick, off she goes to Hollywood and lands a part in a major motion picture, starring with Kurt Russell and James Spader. A star is born.
But the story of Israeli film star, Mili Avital, is far from being a tale of "rags to riches". Instead, the young actress, who could barely speak a passable English when she first came to the United States in 1993, has been struggling, searching for the picture that will bring her Hollywood recognition, and working hard to make a successful career in Tinsel Town. As Israel's number one export to the American film industry, Mili might just make it.
Mili really was discovered by a talent agent one day in the restaurant, and she landed the female lead in Stargate. Everyone was sure that Mili's career was guaranteed, but in fact she went for quite some time before finding another suitable role. The main thing holding her back was her accent not too many roles were available to foreign actresses. Mili went to work on learning to speak English like an American, and her efforts were rewarded.
Mili starred alongside Johnny Depp in the independent western, Dead Man, but her entire part lasted maybe ten minutes and ended with Avital's character getting shot through the chest. 1997 was a busy one for the actress, as she worked on three different pictures. Mili's most recent Israeli film role was in Minotaur, where she starred alongside Israeli actor and director, Dan Turgeman.
After her role in Kissing A Fool Vanity Fair described Mili as one of the five most promising actresses in Hollywood today. Michael Medved wrote in the New York Post Online Movie Review of Kissing A Fool that the film "should make her a significant star, allowing smitten moviegoers to forget all about the likes of Gwyneth and Julia." The E! Online Movie Review: Kissing A Fool said that "Avital is a sensual delight."
Following positive notices and strong buzz from its market screening at the IFFM in September, The Young Girl and the Monsoon made its world premiere at the 1999 AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival.
Miniseries Arabian Nights was aired around the world on March (Europe) May (US) 2000. Matthew Gilbert, Boston Globe, write about Sheherazade: "... like the sultan, you may find yourself hooked... Mili's balance of intelligence and mysticism holds the movie together..."
Since finishing Arabian Nights, Mili has completed thriller Preston Tylk, After the Storm, a movie with Benjamin Bratt and Uprising (TV).
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am in the process of dismantling my keyboard to clean up a red wine spill. some of the screws on the keyboard back are damaged and will not unscrew. how can i take off the entire board?
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Please give us the last three figures of your serial number so we know exactly which MacBook you have and direct you to the proper guide. Thanks


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Cargraphic, the German tuner, has released its latest performance upgrade for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage which enhances power, design, and handling. The tuner has revised the car's 4.5 liter V8 unit raising its power output from 426hp (313kW) to 466hp (342kW), and adding 24lb-ft (32Nm) of torque.
These numbers give the car a sprint rate from 0-100km/h in under 5 seconds. The car has improved its response speed throughout the rev range with a new throttle map combined with the boost in torque.
Also available in the package is a new driver-adaptable suspension system that is capable of lowering the ride height of the car by 20mm. The system comes with two modes, normal and sport, which can be switched by the driver with a push of the button from where the driver sits.
The normal mode was intended to improve the Vantage's current ride and handling traits, while the sports setting brings in an even more focused driving pleasure on either the street of the track.
The engine performance package has improved the exhaust system with a low back pressure sports catalyst and a manual driver-controlled switch to override the exhaust valve.
This provides three options of quiet mode, where the valve is permanently closed, an auto, where the valve functions just like it does on the regular car, and sport mode, where the valve is permanently open.
This is the exact same valve that makes the Aston produce one of the best exhaust sound there is. The aerodynamics of the V8 Vantage has also been tested in a wind-tunnel to improve an aero package that reduces high speed lift.
The aero pack consists of a carbon-fiber front spoiler lip, rear air spoiler and diffuser, side skirts and mirror housing set which will precisely fit if they come from the Gaydon factory of Aston Martin. The package is rounded off by lightweight three-piece wheels coming in 19 and 20 inch diameters, a sport classic design and GTR racing style.


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Here is a little wedding eye candy for you, one of my favorites.
Today I will post the Wedding ceremony and Cocktail hour photos, then another day I will post the amazing wedding reception photographers.
Our bride started her day out at the lovely Citizen Hotel in downtown Sacramento.
The lobby of the Citizen Hotel in Sacramento is a favorite for brides and wedding photographers
We used an eclectic mix of flowers, dahlias, peonies, anemones, dusty miller scabiosa and lots of other fun flowers to create a beautiful brides bouquet
For the bridesmaids flowers we went with a tad more pale hue
The groom and groomsmen boutonnieres were made up with ping pong scabiosa and silver bruniea
Blooms created mossy flower girl baskets with succulent accents
The bridal party
Mulvaneys Courtyard
We took the existing vines and added in flowers from the wedding décor to add color and beauty
We placed a series of floral arrangements and succulents on the ground down the ceremony aisle. We were then able to repurpose these flowers for the cocktail tables.
The bride and grooms initials greeted the guests as they entered the cocktail hour
So many fun floral details throughout Mulvaney's
We hung glass vases with flowers and candles from the ceiling of the cocktail lounge
Beautiful bottles on side tables of the wedding celebration
The ceremony aisle flowers moved to the cocktail tables for the wedding reception


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I am whispering this so she doesn't hear - but we have a very special gathering planned shortly that she doesn't know about!
I wanted to make a special card for mum.... here is the finished design:
To start the card I embossed grunge paste through a doily stencil. Once this was dry I lightly added distress ink to keep the design subtle.
Next, I added scraps of tissue paper and papers.
I distressed a cheap plastic frame using inks and Treasure gold then added a picture of Mum to it. This was the focus of the card. I then added loads of embellishments and bling until I was happy, trying to keep teh colours subtle. I even managed to add a number!
Once I finished the card I realised that it was too dimensional to put in an envelope. So I decided to make a box envelope for it....
Sorry for the rubbish photo!
The envelope is1 inch deep and made using A3 Crafters Companion card.
I embellished the envelope with flowers, feathers, pearls and beads.
I was really pleased with the envelope as I didn't follow any instruction and actually used my head to calculate the measurements! lol!
Hopefully mum loves this.... and loves her 'bigger surprise' even more (which is a secret I will share later!).
Thanks for looking......