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As a previous post states, "Every now and then, when I log in, it says Loading Desktop instead of Welcome, and it logs me into a [temporary] profile." But in my case, I have, unfortunately, a much worse situation
You see, I had to keep a program file on the desktop of my main profile because it would not function being in Program Files (x86) for some reason.
Anyways, looks like it got deleted along with the entirety of my profile. I can log into my profile, but my C:\Users\<User> has been removed.
Is there any way to get it back?
I had 789 songs in it .-.
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Hello Nick, and welcome to Seven Forums.
You might see if this may be able to help you fix this "temp user profile error". Be sure that you do the STEP ONE section to log on to an adminsitrator account first.
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Directed by Ole Bornedal, The Possession details the chaos that ensues after a young girl (Natasha Calis' Emily) buys an antique box at a yard sale and is subsequently consumed by an evil spirit - with the film following Emily's father (Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Clyde) as he sets out to prevent her demise at the hands of said spirit. The Possession does, for the most part, progress at exactly the sort of slow-burn pace that one has come to expect from films of this ilk, with the viewer's interest generally held aloft by Bornedal's impressively stylish direction and a series of uniformly compelling performances. (In terms of the latter, Morgan is much, much better here than one had any right to expect.) And although Juliet Snowden and Stiles White's screenplay is rife with needless, time-wasting elements - ie an especially silly child-abuse subplot - The Possession remains surprisingly watchable even through its midsection due the aforementioned elements and an emphasis on appreciatively over-the-top horror-based sequences. It's worth noting, too, that Bornedal has peppered the proceedings with dramatic moments that pack an unexpectedly potent punch, with the best and most obvious example of this a moving scene in which Morgan's character tearfully begs a group of Rabbis to help save his daughter. By the time the fantastically broad climax rolls around, The Possession has certainly established itself as a better-than-expected variation on an exceedingly hoary theme - with the movie's PG-13 rating, as a result, rarely as problematic as one might've feared (ie Bornedal's strikingly cinematic modus operandi ensures that the lack of blood/gore is rarely even noticeable).
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Liverpool midfield maestro Philippe Coutinho is expected to return to action in time for Brazil's international friendly with England, having struggled with a groin injury in recent weeks.
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NEW: Brazil doctor reveals Philippe Coutinho's expected injury return date https://t.co/leH6qKVT13— This Is Anfield (@thisisanfield) November 6, 2017
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We could finally get a glimpse at Liverpool's best starting-eleven after the international break.— Ben Webb (@BenWebbLFC) November 6, 2017
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I appear to have acquired a little bit of a web presence as it were. It isn't uinheard of for people to see or hear me and ask "are you LocalFlightEast?" or "Are you the one with the blog?" or "have I seen your videos on Youtube"
Sometimes it is funny, sometimes flattering, occasionally a little bothersome that my accent and online persona render me instantly recognisable. There's a world of difference in spotting someone is having radio issues and "Ha ha I just heard LFE fluff a radio call!"
Anyways, this is all of my own making I guess. I'm not afraid really of having given up my anonymity. It honestly would not take a genius to figure out from my various online activities: my real name, where I work and what I do for a living.
Anonymity on the web does funny things to people. I'm still coming to terms with the fact that probably some of the really nice, really helpful, really supportive people at the local flying club I've joined are possibly some of the same assholes who make one of the forums I read (and occasionally post on, not under LFE's tag) one of the most toxic places I have ever seen from a student pilots perspective.
And that makes me all kind of sad, because I'm genuinely of the opinion the General Aviation is in trouble and that we need to pull together to fix it.
Rant aside. It is sometimes hard for me to track the audience of this blog. I know I have a few regulars who comment. I know that family back in the UK read and I know I get trawled by Russian porn bots. Other than that, well who knows?
Notoriety can have its up sides too though. Completely out of the blue, after posting this confession of how I'd moved over to the dark side (no cookies though!) where I mentioned the Bad Elf GPS I had purchased, I got an email from the cofounder of the company! Telling me that he read my blog, enjoyed it and hoped that my purchase was working out well for me.
That was just a teensy bit flattering.
Actually it was a lot flattering.
And for exceptional customer service in the form of email flattery, Brett, you have won yourself a free review of the Bad Elf Pro, here on this very blog.
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IES Holdings reports positive year-end and Q4 income
IES Holdings, an electrical contracting and equipment giant in Houston, reported positive financial results for both the fourth quarter and full 2017 fiscal year.
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The company said income from operations totaled $20.3 million for the year and $7 million for the fourth quarter. These results represented a decrease of $4.6 million over fiscal 2016 and $2.1 million over the fourth quarter of 2016.
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The first quilt I'm entering in the Blogger's Quilt Festival is my Royal Rumble quilt, my version of Katy's Scrap Vomit quilt. The moment I saw this quilt I knew I had to make it, and had dreams of this quilt for a week before I started cutting into my scrap pile. The entire front (with the exception of the solid black in the rings) and binding are all 2" finished squares cut from scrap fabric. This pattern was so great because even ugly fabrics look fantastic when cut down so small and paired with beauties. I love looking at it and seeing all my past projects in one.
I gave myself a break and used a 108" wide red tone on tone polka dot backing, but in hindsight I really wish I'd used more larger pieces of scraps. Oh well! I still like the red (and who doesn't like polka dots!?), but it would have been fantastic to use up even more scraps and stash.
It finishes at 98" square and I quilted it on the diagonal through every square in one direction on my home sewing machine. It was a beast!
When I explained to my husband that it was all out of scraps from previous projects he proclaimed "So it's like a royal rumble… you better keep this one." So that's how it got named, and it now resides on our guest bed :)
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Infosys employee's naked body found in office near Chennai
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The French and Chinese embassies were among those damaged. The BBC said one of its drivers was killed and four of its journalists wounded. - November 21: A massive suicide blast targeting Shiites kills at least 27 people and wounds 64 at a Kabul mosque in another sectarian attack claimed by IS. Read More »
UK PM May's Conservatives See Poll Lead Narrow Again
The poll is based on a new methodology, founded on a constituency-by-constituency selected panel of 50,000 interviews a week. The result would leave the party 16 seats short of a working majority, effectively a "hung parliament" . British Prime Minister Theresa May paid tribute to the victims and their families. Betfair Spokesperson, Katie Baylis, said :"There's no doubt Labour are closing the gap in the polls, which is a sentiment that's also being reflected in the odds and it seems ... Read More »
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How to DUMP a FRUMP in 10 easy steps
Try Cindy Vine's novel
And now, something for the men...
After many hubs aimed at the womenfolk, here's one for the men, inspired by TOF, an old codger from New Zealand.
What does it mean to DUMP someone? What is a FRUMP?
D=Ditch; U=Uninspiring; M=Miserable; P=Person.
F=Forgettable/Frigid; R=Rabid; U=Unattractive; M=Miserable/Mean/Menopuasal; P=Person
Basically, it's when you get rid of a girlfriend you no longer want or need. There is no easy way to do it. When I said 10 easy steps I lied. However you do it, the girlfriend is going to feel hurt and probably a little, no make that a lot, angry. So, the secret to do it, is subtley, in stages. A slow withdrawal of affection. DO NOT break up by sending an email or an sms/text message. That is rather cowardly and some girls deliberately misread what you say. The best way to do it, is face to face, in a public place so that she cannot be a drama queen and cause an unpleasant scene. Some girls might still try the pouring the ice cold frosty down the front of your pants though, but at least in a public place they are less inclined to break the bottle or smash the can over your head afterwards. Your nerves and pride might be a bit shattered, but at least in a public place you'll come out physically unscathed. Oh, and make sure you have over time collected all your personal possessions, BEFORE you break up and end the relationship. Because chances are, you'll never get them back again, or if you do, it'll be at a price you won't be able to afford. Collecting your stuff after the break-up also means you are at risk of getting into a Fuck Buddy situation. Don't go there, it doesn't work. The hurt continues and you'll just give her hope it's a passing phase.
Angry, hateful break-ups are not the worth the pain. You have to do it gently, sending out plenty of advance signals. The Rough Dumps make you feel like shit and will incur the hatred of all her friends. Something you might not want to happen if you fancy your chances with some of them. In some ways, Rough Dumps, are easier for her to cope with. She knows for a fact then that it's definitely over. However, she might feel inspired to plot revenge with some of her buddies over a couple of shots of vodka at the club. You don't want to go there.
Top Ten Ways to subtly start breaking off a relationship
- Cut down on the communication. Start returning fewer and fewer of her calls. Try and always be distracted in her company. Avoid making sparkling conversation and become monosyllabic. Yawn when she starts talking about her life.
- Start making hints about a desire for space. Turn down date offers saying you just want to be alone or need some space. Say one night a weekend is enough for you. Don't talk about wanting to find yourself, as she might want to help you. Avoid too much psychobabble though, as she's probably read all those Sel-help books and will trip you up with your limited knowledge.
- Chat up her friends or random people when you go out. If you ignore her and chat animatedly to other people around her, she might start getting the feeling that something is up.
- Forget dates. This is quite hard to do if you're a nice person, but it does work really well. Forget important dates like birthdays, anniversaries and Valentine's Day. Forget to pick her up for dates you've planned in advance as well.
- No sex, headache. No matter what a horny bastard you are, get yourself a blow up doll or a sock puppet. If you start turning down sex and say you have a headache, she'll soon get the message that all is not right in the Garden of Eden, as no man ever turns down sex, right?
- Watch movies and TV shows she hates. Change the channel to something you know she hates. You might piss her off so much, that she might break up with you, which is the best thing all round, isn't it?
- Start playing and listening to music you know she hates. This will make her mad, which will give you a good reason not to return her calls.
- Take her to a grotty restaurant. Or better still, if she's a vegetarian, take her to an all you can eat meat place, and order the biggest steak medium-rare, so you can enjoy it in front of her with the blood and juices running liberally down your chin. Or, if she's allergic to seafood, take her to a seafood restaurant. Be creative.
- Hang out with your friends you know she hates. Everybody has friends their partner hates. Make sure you start spending time with friends you know she hates to be around, or who make her feel uncomfortable. Sooner rather than later, she'll start cancelling dates when you'd be hanging out with those friends, and she will eventually just fade away.
- Avoid touching. No arms around each other, hand holding, stroking her feet, licking her nipples, nothing. No contact at all. Become a frigid friend, rather than a touchy-feely boyfriend. If she does touch you. Shiver subconciously.
So to sum up, let her down gently over time before you make your final breaking-up announcement, which you do in person and in a public place. Be clear and concise in what you say and don't leave any hope that you might eventually come around. Say something like you're not a good fit, or don't have enough common interests, or want different things in life. DO NOT say that her company is boring, she's a shit shag and has pimples on her bum which makes you want to vomit during anal sex. Don't insist on staying friends. End it completely. And, get your stuff from her BEFORE you break up.
lool, great hub ... If only all guys could send such straight signals, it would make our lives much easier =) If anything I hate more than a breakup, is a guy who is saying goodbye yet waving hello, very confusing ... but ur msgs r all consistent and straight to the point ... Rated it up and will be following ur hubs.
dam. Im not sure which is meaner breaking up with her over the phone or text messages, or what you say to do in 6-9. Those are kind of mean. Is it better to be an ass to her face or behind the phone? Either way she is going to hate you for a while. I might opt to break up with her over the phone rather than having to be mean to her in person. Not sure if I could do all those mean things to her. I try to make people happy when im with them so that would be difficult for me I think. Perfect for those guys who just dont give a Sh$$ or care about her at all.
Wow, very direct and to the point. Completely different from the typical advice: "Just be honest and tell her how you feel."
thanks alot.i have been looking for that formula.she has disturbed me more than enough.its the right time i move to step one.............
Very well written, I enjoy reading this.. :)
ROFL! Cindy! Where were you a few years ago! This would have solved a lot of conflicts in my past. I shall refer to this one if the need arises! Expertly done.
Oh, yes, but of course! That would suit you much better! I would be a commited reader for sure! ;)
One of my dazy dreams is to be Cary Bradshaw!
You know...you could start your oun relationship show " Sex and Cindyvine"! Good one! :)
Good one Cindy, TOF certainly approved lol agree with Teresa , A Frump Index' could help a lot of us out there!!
Old hairdresser trick *winks* then looked shocked and gasp "OH NOoooo - I'm soooooo sorry!" Hehehe...my bad...
Hahaha I loved it!!!!! You forgot the one-two-three cut off the lobe trick. Honestly I never saw that guy again after I accidentally did that.
you are an expert on relationships! maybe next time i would do the dumping. LOL :D
cindy - my ex-husband did 1,2 and 6 all the time we were together. That says it all really. Weird how he wouldn't let go though when I'd had a belly full and left.
Still, I'll point my sons at this .Better they're armed in the event they meet some frumps :)
This is a little worrying as my hubby has had some of these traits for nearly 40 years lol
I just miss GoldenToads comments here. Toad!
He would have fun with this one.
Keep on Hubbing!
Oh so now I know what all of those subtle messages meant. lol. Man I sure cannot take a hint. Great hub!
ROFLMAO@comment on old codger. He took that better than I thought he would. hehe I prefer the cowardly way and just run oof without goodbyes and such, then hide, in a hole for a year.
CindyLou you are better than any advice columnist out there!
This is hilarious, Cindy. Really enjoyed it. And, BTW, good advice
No CV, 70 years ago we were quite civilised, it's only recently some have reverted. Something to do with historical rights. Missionaries in outlying suburbs of Auckland are now traveling in pairs and avoiding bicycles.
From the list you supply, it would appear that I've spent more time being dumped than actually being in relationships. Oh dear. Next, you have to write a hub on a Frumpitude Index, so we can know whether we are being frumpy. . .
nice one........ you promised and you delivered now we cannot say fairer than that
I love all these tips, God, this could work :):) hehehe
Thanks Cindyvine
"If she does touch you. Shiver subconciously." lol hahaha. That's a riot! I think I have actually done that.
Hehe, Cindy you are full of good advice. Hope TOF is appropriately grateful! :P
We of the Shaky Isles are noted for our concern and modesty. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLxNbEuOO20&...
ENOUGH of this old codger malarkey, your just bitter cos the Boks got their bums kicked. So what do I do to dump frumps, you've just listed my normal loving behaviour.
here ya go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7s37SgoAUi4


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett accused coach Jim Tressel, his staff and school boosters of arranging for him to get passing grades, cars, and thousands of dollars, including for bogus summer jobs. The school immediately denied the claims Tuesday.
Most of Clarett's charges, made in an interview with ESPN The Magazine, were addressed as part of an NCAA probe that found the running back lied to investigators, leading to his suspension from the team he helped win the 2002 national title.
Ohio State athletic director Andy Geiger was not surprised by the accusations, saying Clarett had vowed to try to hurt the program.
"In moments of frustration during the investigation, (Maurice) might say something like, 'I can blow this whole program up,' or something like that, and so we would then say, 'OK, blow it up. Tell us what you know,"' Geiger said.


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Super year end planning for 2016/17 financial year
By Andrew Hayes, Director, Westlawn Business Services
30 May 2017
The end of the financial year always seems to crop up faster than it should. Given the impending July 2017 superannuation changes, it's particularly important for SMSF trustees to be on top of end of financial year planning for the 2016/17 financial year.
Here's what you need to consider.
Decreased concessional contributions cap
This year, it's essential to consider maximising the existing contribution limits for superannuation before they decrease on 1 July 2017.
For anyone under 49 years of age on 30 June 2016, the maximum amount of concessional (tax deductible) contributions that can be made to super without penalty is $30,000.
For anyone at least 49 years of age or older on 30 June 2016, the maximum amount is $35,000.
This includes amounts your employer may make as compulsory super and salary sacrifice contributions as well as any personal deductible contributions you may have made if you qualify.
From 1 July 2017, however, this cap will fall to $25,000 for everyone, so ensure any reserving and salary sacrifice strategies are appropriate.
If you wish to maximise your contributions before 30 June, talk to your Westlawn Business Services Accountant so that your salary sacrifice agreement with your employer allows the maximum to be salary sacrificed. Also ensure that all contributions are deposited with enough time so they are received by your fund before Friday, 30 June 2017.
If older than 65, you'll need to meet a work test to contribute to super in most cases. You need to work for at least 40 hours during 30 consecutive days at any time during this financial year to make tax deductible and non-deductible contributions to super.
Claiming a tax deduction for personal super contributions
If you are self-employed, an investor or in receipt of a pension and receive less than 10% of your income, fringe benefits and other related payments as an employee, you may be eligible for a tax deduction for personal contributions to super.
If you intend claiming a tax deduction, make sure you're eligible to claim a deduction and seek advice if unsure.
You need to notify your fund of the amount you wish to claim as a deduction before the end of the next financial year, that is, before 30 June 2017. Make sure you keep all relevant paperwork.
From 1 July 2017, everyone who is eligible to make a contribution will be able to claim a tax deduction for personal super contributions without needing to satisfy the 10% rule.
Making after-tax contributions to super
You can make after-tax contributions to super which could come from your personal savings, transferring personal investments, an inheritance or from the sale of investments.
This financial year the maximum personal after-tax contribution is $180,000, however, if you're under 65 years of age you can contribute up to $540,000 over a fixed three-year period.
This allows you to make substantial contributions to super and build up your retirement savings.
The way it works is that if you are under 65 and make total after-tax contributions of more than $180,000 in a financial year, the bring forward rule is triggered. This allows you to make non-deductible contributions of up to $540,000 in total over a fixed three-year period commencing in the year in which you contributed more than $180,000.
From 1 July 2017, this cap will fall to $100,000 pa with a $300,000 fixed year bring forward. This also means if you triggered the bring forward rule before 2016/17 but the full $540,000 was not contributed, you will be limited to a transitional bring forward cap.
Those with a total superannuation balance of $1.6 million or more will not be able to make after-tax contributions past 1 July 2017.
Beware of excess contributions tax
Anyone making large super contributions should exercise extreme care for any type of contributions to avoid excess contributions penalties. This can apply to any tax deductible and non-tax deductible contributions made to super.
Making sure you do not exceed the contribution caps will save you both the money and time of dealing with excess contributions tax.
Drawing superannuation pensions
If you're in pension phase, make sure the minimum pension has been paid to you for this financial year. If you do not take your minimum pension, the pension account is to cease and the assets supporting this pension are deemed to not be in retirement phase for the whole year, meaning your fund will lose its tax exemption on earnings.
Drawing superannuation lump sums
Once you reach 60 years of age, all lump sums from superannuation are tax free. However, before age 60 any lump sums that include a taxable component can be taxable. The taxable component includes the tax deductible contributions plus any income that has accumulated on your superannuation benefit. No tax currently is payable on taxable amounts of up to $195,000, in total, that you receive prior to age 60.
If you're eligible to draw amounts from superannuation, you may like to defer receiving the amount until after reaching age 60, or until a later financial year when you may end up paying a lower rate of tax.
SMSF fund expenses
For SMSF members in the accumulation phase, tax deductions for expenses are not usually significant, but it's important to ensure expenses are actually incurred or paid before 30 June to be deductible in the current financial year.
Preparing for $1.6 million transfer balance cap & CGT relief
The new $1.6 million transfer balance cap will limit the amount you can keep in the pension phase of superannuation from 1 July 2017. This new cap will limit the assets you can have supporting superannuation pensions to $1.6 million.
You should ensure that as of 1 July 2017 you only have $1.6 million in pension phase. You may need to roll some assets currently supporting a pension back to accumulation phase where earnings are taxed at 15%. You may be eligible for CGT relief on assets affected by the new rules.
It is essential that your plan to comply with the transfer balance cap and all relevant documentation is formulated by 30 June 2017. Minutes should be created detailing the fund members' intent to transfer assets out of retirement phase to avoid breaching the new transfer balance cap. Minutes documenting how CGT relief is intended to be undertaken should also be produced.
Rebalancing accounts between spouses
The end of financial year is also the perfect opportunity to rebalance pension accounts between spouses before the new super rules take effect on 1 July 2017. As long as you have available contribution space and are eligible to withdraw, rebalancing will ensure that super balances are as even as possible and the $1.6 million transfer balance cap is maximised per member.
Transition to retirement income streams losing tax-exempt earnings status
From 1 July 2017, superannuation fund members will lose the tax-exempt treatment of earnings on assets that support a transition to retirement pension (TTR). Members will still be able to start new or maintain existing TTRs, but they should be reviewed before 30 June in accordance with their SMSF's objective.
Contact Westlawn Business Services
If you have any questions or require assistance with any aspect of your end of year superannuation tax planning, contact your Westlawn Business Services Accountant:
- Call us on 02 6642 0444, or
- Email us at email@example.com
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Attendees at the 2015 Red Hat Summit had their chance to see this year's theme—Energize Your Enterprise—come to life. From the signs around the Hynes to the opening video, the environment feels absolutely electric—sometimes literally.
Take the experiential hallway, for example–it's new to Summit this year. Summiteers can walk the laser-packed corridor, plug in at charging stations featuring Tesla plasma balls, and interact with the Lite Brite wall.
And interact they did.
The best design each day wins a gift card to the Red Hat Cool Stuff Store, and the best design of the week wins a free pass to the 2016 Red Hat Summit in San Francisco.
Graffiti wall
Another new interactive installation at Summit this year is the graffiti wall. To explain what it is and why it is, we had a quick Q&A with Kyrsten Musich, chief of staff for Red Hat CMO Jackie Yeaney.
Red Hat Summit blog team: How did this come together? What's it all about?
Kyrsten: We wanted to do more social media activities at Summit this year that really got people participating and engaged. We wanted to see people take pride in their own contributions, so this was a way to capture real-time ideas and learning from the sessions.
People were really excited about it! Some of the questions prompted more idea sharing, and some prompted more, let's say, random contributions.
'What are you most excited about at Summit?' gave us a snapshot of what was on attendees' minds, and 'Where are you from?' gave us a lot of colorful replies. Chile was especially proud to be here.
RHSBT: Is this activity something that only lives at Summit or are there plans to do something with it?
K: I think it becomes a key installation for what we're learning from our attendees at Summit. This graffiti part is like the upstream community version, and we can synthesize the ideas into an enterprise-ready infographic. Plus, we could do this again at other conferences—it's a great listening tool.
RHSBT: If people missed their chance today, what kinds of questions are coming up this week?
K: We have a lot of focus on storage and our new announcements there, and we'll also be talking about the direction of enterprise technology and where people think it's going. I'm not sure if we'll get something as cool as the fox in the fedora, but we'll see!
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British expatriates could face a Brexit QROPS dilemma in the coming months. We are unlikely to know the full impact of Brexit on QROPS for at least another year, perhaps even longer. However, it is very important to consider what could happen and how the expatriate community might be affected.
In our view, anyone who is considering a move abroad in the next year, or who is already resident outside Britain with UK pensions, should start making plans now.
Brexit QROPS fallout
Predictions of a post-Brexit UK tend to vary from disastrous economic conditions to sunlit uplands. In any case, Brexit QROPS issues could manifest themselves in a number of ways.
Currency risk
In the first instance, there is the question of currency risk. If you have a UK pension and are retired or live in an EU country, you will be exposed to exchange rate fluctuations. As a rule of thumb, pensions are designed to ensure an income is provided for life after retirement. Whether in a defined benefit, safeguarded scheme or a defined contribution plan where benefits are not guaranteed, the value of Sterling against the Euro will mean that actual spendable income will vary from month to month. These variations may work in your favour periodically. However, relying on this to happen continuously is an unrealistic expectation as exchange rates are fluid.
Ask yourself what a devaluation in Sterling would mean to your personal cash-flow planning. A 5% drop, for example, might not make a great deal of difference, particularly if you are in the fortunate position of spending less every month than you earn. But, what about a 20% drop? Sterling actually fell by this amount in the immediate period after the referendum vote in June 2016.
Death benefit risk
Under current legislation, death benefits paid as lump sums to beneficiaries where the pension-holder is under the age of 75 on his/her demise are tax free. The situation for the over 75's is very different. An unreclaimable tax of 45% could be levied on the lump sum death benefit. In certain circumstances, this can be avoided or mitigated. However, when we consider that most people now live to 75 and beyond, this presents a real risk for the unprepared.
Legislative risk
Successive UK governments have had a habit recently of changing pension legislation without, it seems, too much thought for the differing circumstances of non-standard people. The same rules apply to a married couple with 2 children who rely almost entirely on one pension scheme, as a single person with no dependents and numerous sources of retirement income.
Some might argue that the government and regulators approach is too conservative and almost eliminates an individual's ability to make and be responsible for their own decisions. The obligation for defined benefit to defined contributions transfers in excess of £30,000 to only be allowed after the individual pays for expensive (and sometimes irrelevant) independent advice is a good example. There appears to be no room for nuance or consideration of the many factors, financial or non-financial, which might be the real reasons for someone wanting to transfer. Similarly, the Overseas Transfer Charge (OTC), which came completely out of the blue in 2016, has placed anyone outside exempt positions with the possibility of a 25% charge (tax) on transfer to an overseas scheme.
Lifetime Allowance
Another legislative risk is a change to the Lifetime Allowance. This is the amount of total pension savings one can hold before a tax of either 25% or 55% will be levied on the excess. The LTA has gradually been whittled away from a high in 2010/11 of £1.8m to the £1m it is today. For anyone either near or over this level, serious consideration should be given to addressing this potential problem. There are indeed ways to mitigate any tax liability, but they have their limitations.
Solutions to the Brexit QROPS issues
In a post-Brexit UK any of the above risks could affect those who either left the country many years ago, have recently moved or are about to move. For every problem, there is usually either a complete solution or a way by which liabilities and structural issues can be solved. Much will depend on how the UK fares in the post-Brexit economic environment. Pensions seem to be considered low hanging fruit for governments seeking to raise revenue without creating bad headlines the day after the budget. Subtle changes which could create major problems for the unprepared are easy to put in place.
A transfer to a QROPS could well be the answer to a number of the issues highlighted above. After transferring you will be able to:
- Change the currency of your pension to your currency of reference
- Take control of death benefit risk
- Be outside UK legislation
- Control and, in most cases, eliminate lifetime allowance risk
Forewarned is forearmed, so do take time to evaluate your personal situation as soon as possible. Post-Brexit day might be too late.


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Cena vs. Undertaker: Is it the Right Move?
John Cena vs. The Undertaker seems to pretty much be a foregone conclusion at this point. With Cena calling out the Deadman yet again this past Monday night on Raw, fans are anticipating Taker to return sometime in the next couple weeks to accept the challenge.
As exciting as this match sounds, it feels, in many ways, like the dream match that should have happened last year.
Cena added more fuel to the fire with his rather aggressive promo on Raw this past Monday, calling the Undertake out for basically being a wimp. After all the rumors of Undertaker not being medically cleared for WrestleMania, we can all confidently put those behind us and start expecting this match to happen. But will this match feel as special as it should? Or will it be doing more bad than good?
At the conclusion of WrestleMania 33 last year after a heartbreaking loss to Roman Reigns, the Undertaker seemed to have said farewell in a segment that did not leave one dry eye.
Everything about that moment felt special: the crowd chanting "Thank you Taker", the laying down of the iconic entrance gear, and the slow descent into the ramp. It was the perfect farewell for one of, if not the greatest figures in WWE history. So what does all that mean if Taker comes back for one last match? NOTHING!
The saying goes, "If you love something, then let it go", but for whatever reason, WWE just can't let the Deadman rest! Since the streak ended at WrestleMania 30, Undertaker matches just haven't had the same flare as they once did. That's totally fine and all, but if you watch back last year's match against the Big Dog, Taker could barely walk.
This poor man has been put through so much, and whether people like it or not, the Undertaker is old! His hips don't lie!
I do not want to come across as disrespectful of the Undertaker; he's one of my favorites of all time. There just needs to be a point where we say, "The Undertaker was great, let's not push this thing any longer." And on top of all this, how would a match with Cena this year benefit either man?
If Cena wins, that just makes Undertaker's Mania history feel even less special, and if Taker wins, then what? I guess he goes out on a win? But it's a pointless win with really no backstory. Just a forced feud a month before WrestleMania.
It upsets me to think that all the specialty of that closing moment of last year's Mania will now mean nothing. It was the perfect send off to a legendary career. But now fans are going to have to sit through a painfully slow match, watching Taker wince in pain for the whole thing.
I just feel bad that's he's being put through this again. Please, "For the love of Mankind!" let him rest in peace!
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The excrement has hit the oscillating device for Tranzyme Pharma
Tranzyme and partner Norgine were trying to show that ulimorelin could decrease the time to GI2, defined as the latter of first bowel movement or tolerance of solid food. Unfortunately, both doses given produced about the same results as a placebo, with which it took 80 hours to achieve GI2. Ulimorelin now joins Progenics Pharmaceuticals'
Tranzyme had been expecting about 96 hours until GI2 for the placebo, suggesting that the norm has come down considerably since the company started the trial in 2010. Building off a shorter base makes it harder to show an effect.
The failure might seem like good news for Cubist Pharmaceuticals
Tranzyme and Norgine still have one more phase 3 trial for ulimorelin that will read out by the end of June, but all a positive trial will do is put the companies in a pickle: One positive trial wouldn't be enough to gain FDA approval, and there's no guarantee that a third trial would come out positive. Unless the companies can find something that clearly explains a difference, I'd expect them to drop development of ulimorelin even if the second trial comes up positive.
That leaves Tranzyme focused on TZP-102, which you can guess by the code name isn't very far along in the clinic. The biotech hopes to read out a trial testing TZP-102 in diabetic gastroparesis by the end of the year. Let's just hope the placebo effect doesn't devour TZP-102 and digest it too quickly.
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Last night 300 residents came to Grove Chapel on Camberwell Grove for a meeting to discuss the future of the Camberwell Grove Railway Bridge. It was a superb public meeting with many thoughtful and relevant contributions - and a fair bit of applause and barracking! The meeting came about after Cllr Sandra Rhule, Chair of Camberwell Community Council, together with myself and Cllr Ian Wingfield proposed it at a recent Community Council meeting.
I had the job of trying to summarise some of the main points of the evening - not an easy task as there were some fairly polarised views! My own views are that Network Rail must bear significant responsibility for the failure to repair the bridge speedily. Readers of this blog will know that we have been promised a number of different dates for the bridge to re-open, but these have constantly slipped. We were told last night that March 2008 is now the likely time to re-open; although I wouldn't bet any money on that! Traffic signals remain an unpopular solution to the problem of how to manage traffic on a re-opened bridge. Despite some hostile views being expressed, the vast majority of residents present at the meeting and directly affected by a traffic signal solution were against them. This accords with my recent survey. I can understand the frustration of people who want to see the bridge re-opened, but I don't understand why they are angry that traffic signals are unpopular - perhaps a reader can enlighten me!?
Issues on which everyone seemed to be in agreement were - 1. the need to properly stop HGVs and lorries using Camberwell Grove; 2. the need for a sympathetic solution to managing the traffic - there is no reason why a solution needs to look like roadworks on the M6; 3. a proper traffic survey across Camberwell and Peckham in order to try and limit the number of rat-runs; 4. the need for a permanent and long-term solution to the problem. Ultimately the railway bridge needs to be replaced, and the sooner this can be done, the better.
Cllr Paul Noblet, the LibDem Executive member for transport put in a fairly woeful performance. Although he has not been in the job long he did not appear to have briefed himself on the issues and received a fairly angry reception from the residents present.
Cllr Mark Glover, my colleague from the Lane Ward, chaired the meeting excellently, and every view was fairly heard. Andrew Downes, the Council's traffic officer coped very well with some tough questions and gave a thorough presentation.
I hope that the meeting served to underline the strength of feeling which exists on this issue, and this helps guide Cllr Noblet and Andrew Downes to make the right decisions for the future of Camberwell Grove.
Friday, November 02, 2007
Camberwell Grove Bridge Meeting
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- James Read said...
I think it's a shame that a street with such history and architecture should be left to crumble under the strain of HGVs. Surely the solution is not to bulldoze the Victorian and Georgian infrastructure? Why not divert traffic to roads like Grove Park, which are built to handle the flow of vehicle?
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COLUMBIA - The city of Columbia approved a new subdivision plat Monday night. The land off highway 63 and Discovery Parkway is owned by Bruce Odle. Odle is the father of the two developers of Brookeside downtown.
Last Thursday, a group of developers, engineers, city planners, fire department, public works department, and water and light department met during a concept review meeting. At that meeting, they discussed the idea of Discovery Park Subdivision.
Mike Hall, principle engineer of the project, works for Columbia Civil Engineering group. He says the subdivision would be located off Ponderosa and Discovery Parkway. Hall said the group also hopes to construct 4 large apartment buildings, 21 cottage style apartment buildings, 2 pool houses, 2 five story office buildings, 21 retail spaces, 1 convenience store or gas station, and a fast food restaurant.
The next step for the developers is to submit additional plans to the city. Hall anticipates that will happen within the next two weeks.


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I've spent the last few days being quickly crafty, trying to get the last few of my christmas presents out of the way. I have had screenprinting ink on my face, and gluedots sticking my fingers together more than once.
One of the things I've been experimenting with is wool felt - it's neat, and way cooler than craft felt. And it silkscreens ok - I probably should have done more test runs, and a few more paint coats on some of these pouches I turned out last night, but c'est la vie.


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Majid wants more than the surname
Scotland opener Majid Haq not only shares the surname of Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, but also keenly follows his idol's exploits with the bat.cricket Updated: Mar 16, 2007 01:22 IST
Scotland opener Majid Haq not only shares the surname of Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, but also keenly follows his idol's exploits with the bat.
Majid remembers clearly the impact Inazamam had on him when he watched the master batsman on TV during the 1992 World Cup which Pakistan went on to win.
"I was just nine years old when Inzamam was a thumping success in 1992 and Pakistan won the trophy. It gave me a huge interest in cricket and I took up the game," said Majid Haq.
Inzamam hit a robust 37-ball 60 in the semi-final against New Zealand in 1992 and then a brisk 35-ball 42 in the final against England as Pakistan recorded their only triumph in the Cup history in Australia.
"That is still fresh in my memory and if I could do the same thing as Inzamam did and help Scotland win, it will make my World Cup," said Majid, who also bowls off-spin.
The 24-year-old was born in Paisley, Scotland, but his father came from the same town of Sialkot from where Pakistani all-rounder Shoaib Malik hails. His mother comes from Sargodha.
Majid got his first chance to meet Inzamam when Pakistan met Scotland in a one-day international in Edinburgh last year and although he did not play that game, it was a moment to cherish.
The World Cup opening ceremony at Montego Bay provided him with a chance to meet his other favourites, like Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara.
"To be part of this World Cup is a great feeling itself and then a chance to meet legends like Tendulkar and Lara is the icing on the cake," said Majid who insists the Scots will not be overawed in the tournament. "For us to beat teams like Australia and South Africa would be like the Faroes beating Brazil at football but we are here to give our best and who knows we might shock someone," said Majid.
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Thor: The Dark World (2013): Written by Christopher Yost, Christopher Markus, and Stephen McFeely. Directed by Alan Taylor. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony Hopkins, Stellan Skarsgard, Idris Elba, and The Doctor. Running Time: 112 minutes. Based on the Thor comic series from Marvel.
Rating: 3.5/4
If there's anyone worried that Marvel has already played the best hand they had with last year's blockbuster hit The Avengers (and I was certainly one of them), let this film be a reassurance for you, because if it's anything to go by, they're just getting warmed up. Thor: The Dark World is easily one of the best non-Avengers films of the Marvel franchise thus far, on par with Ironman I and Captain America, and matches Pacific Rim beat-for-beat as one of the best action films of 2013. I went in expecting creative and visually stunning fights and elaborate set pieces, costumes, and settings, and got all of it in spades, but the cherry on top was the refreshingly high level of self-aware humor written into the script, which makes the whole spectacle its own special kind of fun.
The beginning of the film offers a long-awaited explanation as to why Thor was not available for the Mandarin conspiracy in Ironman 3- the destruction of Asgard's portal and the havoc wreaked by Loki's invasion of Earth led to war throughout the Nine Realms, so he and his merry mates have been busy restoring order to the various worlds under Asgard's control (it's left unsaid whether or not these worlds are directly ruled by the Asgardians). They finish with a final battle and celebrate heartily, but Thor is, of course, still distracted by thoughts of his favorite feathered Animagus. He finally returns to Earth for her when she is briefly transported to a nether world in…..space….somewhere…..and comes into contact with a material called the Aether, a relic from the beginning of time capable of returning utter darkness to the universe (why did Star Trek get a "Darkness" related title again? Was there any reason at all for that?). The Aether imbeds itself in her, which both endangers her life and awakens the Dark Elf Malekith, played by our beloved Ninth, who had previously attempted to use the Aether to destroy all existence, only to be stopped by Thor's grandfather. Now, he rebuilds his forces and prepares to strike directly at Asgard in order to regain the Aether and make a fresh attempt at destroying the Nine Realms.
I'll stop the plot synopsis there, because otherwise I'd have to jump into spoiler territory. Not that there's much to be spoiled anyway- Malekith is as one-note a villain as any we've seen in other Marvel films, which does deprive Eccleston of the chance to really liven up the screen. However, there are more than a few well-played twists in it (nothing terribly complicated, but nothing mind-bogglingly stupid), so I'd personally recommend seeing it cold. As always, the most interesting character on screen is Hiddleston's Loki, primarily because he's still having far more fun with his role than should be legally permitted. Seriously, every time he comes on screen, his sheer joy at being able to just run around and do Loki-esque things is physically palpable. Not that the rest of the cast is bad- Hopkins and Hemsworth are as wonderfully pompous and overblown as ever, and each of the side characters get their moments (Thor's Asgardian friends are finally given smidgeons of personality). Everyone on set is clearly enjoying themselves, but from the first minute onward, there's no doubt as to who's show it really is. The lone exception is Idris Elba as Heimdall, one of my favorite side-characters in this universe, who gets a lot more screentime than he did in Thor, along with a brief but fantastic scene where he single-handedly takes down an entire enemy spacecraft. Hiddleston has the most raw charisma in the film, but damn, does Elba have presence.
I compared this movie to Pacific Rim because they are very much cut from the same cloth- both are massively overblown action extravaganzas that, while taking place in interesting universes, never stray far from basic stories and characters, and never tell us more than they need to. These films don't care to be analyzed, they're just having fun. And Dark World is nothing if not several barrels full of fun. It is far from perfect- there are plenty of minor holes in the story, and lots of miraculous, Deus ex Machina plot devices that come along at just the right times. What saves the film from them, though, is its unabashed self-awareness. Each cliché is accompanied by a hilariously casual gung-ho attitude- everyone knows the game, and they're just happy they were invited to the party. When the inevitable Thor-wants-to-do-something-his-father-disapproves-of-and-thus-must-commit-treason bit comes along, his friends jump into the rule-breaking pool with him with almost indecent gusto; "For Asgard!" casually proclaims one of Thor's inexplicably British companions, as he effortlessly vaults himself through the air to attack a flying skiff.
Mention must be made of the movie's set pieces, especially on Asgard itself. We didn't get to see a whole lot of the place in the first Thor movie, so it was nice to get plenty of shots of the characters flying through the city, which takes plenty of motifs from Gondor in LOTR, but in just the right amounts. As a longtime fan of both fantasy and sci-fi, I got a kick out of seeing its fusion of fantasy-style costumes, architecture, and weaponry with sci-fi space technology- even the spaceships Malekith busts out look like detached towers from the land of Mordor. I'm also a sucker for anything involving space in general (which is partially why I'm still head-over-heels for Gravity), and in one of my favorite sequences of the year, we get to see what Thor and Natalie Portman see as they travel to Asgard via the Bifröst Bridge.
I won't spoil their contents, but since the total number of hidden credit scenes is different for each Marvel movie, I will merely confirm that there are two scenes after the movie, not just one- the first is halfway through the credits, and the other is at the very, very end, so yes, definitely stay all the way through. Honestly though, you should stay through the credits even if there was no second scene, because even without them, this is one of the best action movies of the year, and all the many grunts who toiled away on the effects teams deserve at least a moment of collective recognition. Thor: The Dark World is big, flashy, and silly as ever, and God bless it for that. If we never let the silly in once in a while, what a drab, drab world this would be.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Pasta Carbonara with Leeks and Lemons
Do you ever hear the name of a dish and instantly get intimidated? If you answered yes, then you're not alone. Although I do love a good cooking challenge, there are times when I read the title of the recipe and instantly get overwhelmed. It may be fear of the unknown; I've never heard of it so it must be difficult and time consuming. Or maybe the name just sounds fancy or complicated. The bad thing is, I jump to this conclusion before I ever glance at the actual recipe ingredients or instructions. I think we've all had that misconception from one time or another.
When I clicked on the link to the recipe, I saw the name and became hesitant. I was wanting to make this on a weeknight, and wasn't sure what all it entailed. Instead of clicking away, I read the ingredients which sounded simple enough, then read the instructions. Any fears or worries I had about this recipe quickly went out the door. I knew it would be incredibly easy and perfect for the weeknight!
Pasta Carbonara with Leeks and Lemons
8 Slices bacon, cut into lardons
3-4 Leeks rinsed thoroughly, (white and light green parts), halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
1 Clove garlic, minced
3/4 Pound short pasta, I used campanelle
2 Large eggs
1/4 Cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional)
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of half a lemon
1/2 Cup parsley, roughly chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Place bacon in large pan over medium heat and cook until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel lined plate and set aside, being sure to reserve the bacon drippings. Add the leeks to the bacon drippings, stirring occasionally, until golden about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additionl 30-45 seconds, until fragrant.
Meanwhile, fill a large pot with water, salt and bring to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions, until aldente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the starchy water, then drain the pasta.
In a medium bowl combine the eggs, parmesan cheese, lemon zest and lemon juice and whisk to combine. While whisking continuously, slowly pour 1/4 cup of the reserved water.
Combine the pasta, leaks and egg mixture and toss to combine, until the pasta is evenly coated. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add the bacon and stir to incorporate.
Place in serving dishes, sprinkle with more cheese and chopped parsley.
Recipe source: barely adapted from Martha Stewart, Everyday Food (November 2011)
Posted by Lynsey
Labels: Bacon, Cheese, comfort food, Pasta, Quick and Easy
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The month of September goes down in the record books as being warmer and wetter than average.
According to the National Weather Service there were two 90 degree plus days during the month. The average temp in Grand Forks for September was 60 degrees - or three-point-one above the norm.
After a dry start the second half of September brought a change in the weather pattern and a record one-day rainfall on September 15th. As a result the Grand Forks Airport received four-point-45 inches of rain - which was two-point-four inches above the monthly average.


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"In the last years of the 1940's, George Adamski was one of the very first people to publicly reveal his encounters and experiences relating to the UFO phenomena.
Through his devotion and courage to speak, he personally became responsible for pioneering the movement towards establishing greater public awareness and education regarding the existence of extraterrestrial life.
George Adamski supported his experiences with exceptional UFO photographs and color motion picture footage of these crafts in action throughout the world. His documented, witnessed encounters with Humans from other planets made him one of the most fascinating people of the twentieth century and lead to a lifetime of dedication to this subject".
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Scanned... A Child's Bible (illustrations by Charles Front)
Have you ever wondered when you first got a taste for the things you love/obsess about now?
I have a love of illustrated Bibles. I think, for all their dangers like presenting an erroneous picture of Jesus (He wasn't a member of some European hair metal band!) ... they also have a lot of joy for visual people like me.
My favourite illustrated Bible is A Child's Bible : New Testament by Shirley Steen with illustrations by Charles Front.
I got this book thirty years ago in 1980... when I was six. It has been a well read but treasured possession ever since because I have never seen any artwork to rival it... in all that time.
Seriously... I have never seen artwork that comes close. The characterisation is wonderful... backgrounds are vivid in their simplicity... and the typography is still fresh today, imho.
I don't know much about Charles Front other than he did some illustration for Jackanory... did the lettering for The Beattle's Rubber Soul and illustrated the Carbonel series of books. I think I may need to do some further digging... because if anyone deserves a wikipedia page its him, imho.
Anyway... here are some selected pages from my treasure copy to whet you whistle for his artwork:
The Birth of Jesus from pages 14 & 15
The story of Mary & Martha from pages 136 & 137
If anyone knows a way of contacting Charles Front... or where I could get a pristine copy of "A Child's Bible" then please leave a comment.
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