ernation, or power-down mode after a job completes. You can also have the application notify you by e-mail upon the completion (or failure) of a job, though it lacks a provision for running other programs before and after a job.
Broadly speaking, NTI Backup 5 Advanced worked extremely well for me--its backups were flawless. I did have a couple of minor operational issues with the software, however. To back up to a network location, I first had to map the destination as a drive within Windows Explorer--a rather odd approach considering that the program allows you to select an FTP site as your backup destination. Also, though you can arrange for daily backups, you can't have them run in alternate weeks. Nor can you set the program to write to different media, as you can Retrospect. And I discovered a very minor bug where the drive-based backup wouldn't show the drives on my system while an internal 100MB IDE Zip drive was attached. This was most likely a conflict with the ASPI layer used by NTI for low-level drive access.
Regardless, Backup 5 Advanced is the first NTI backup product I can wholeheartedly recommend: It's a solid and reliable performer, its file-based backup is more than adequate for typical use, and it offers continuous data protection and imaging as well. Alas, at $100 it's twice the price of NovaBackup 10, a product that's nearly as friendly--and more powerful.
Download NTI Backup 5 Advanced (Price: $70; 30-day free trial)
Paragon Drive Backup 9.0 Personal
While Paragon makes selecting individual files and folders for backup easy, selecting them for restore is harder. restore a file only, making for a very nice all-around emergency tool kit and boot disc.
The other changes to the program are minor: bug fixes, more drivers, and better support for various operating systems, including Apple's Boot Camp for both Mac and PC support. In the end, for straight disk imaging, Drive Backup 9 is as good as it gets. But Paragon needs to make restoring individual files and folders easier, and--in light of NovaBackup 10, which has imaging as well as a host of other backup features--it must lower the price.
Download Paragon Drive Backup 9.0 Personal (Price: $40; 30-day free trial)
Titan Backup
Titan Backup's performance and abilities were pretty much on a par with other second-tier backup programs. You can opt for plain file backup, backup to a zip file, or backup to an executable zip (with a 4GB size limit--a zip limitation). Options include 256-bit AES encryption, the ability to run other programs before and after the backup, and user-name or password entry for backing up to protected network locations. The password didn't work with my Synology DS508 NAS box when the destination was a password-protected folder, but I'm inclined to blame this on the NAS box, which has a somewhat odd security implementation. There were no problems backing up to public folders, hard drives, a flash drive, CD/DVD, or via FTP.
Other features include e-mail notifications (with account settings), syncing of folders, a comprehensive scheduler, command-line execution, and some very nicely written help files. There's no support for tape, but on the consumer level, this is a not an issue these days.
As to those GUI quibbles, they were as petty as wishing the company had put the "Edit Task" button on the upper toolbar with "Delete" and "Import Task" configuration buttons instead of with the primary operational "Start" and "Restore" buttons on the side panel.
Download Titan Backup (Price: $40; 15-day free trial)
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The Farmington Cinematheque Series is sponsored by the San Juan College Henderson Fine Arts Center, the San Juan College Library and KSJE Radio. It features documentaries and independent films not released on a national level.Can I Sell a Home in Las Vegas with Asbestos?
Are you looking to sell a home that contains asbestos? If your home was built before 1980, it’s possible that the floors, paint, insulation or roofing materials were made with asbestos. It wasn’t until the 1980s that there were regulations against using the substance.
The good news is that asbestos only poses a health threat when it’s disturbed and the fibers are released into the air. This can happen during home improvement or remodeling projects, so it’s certainly a concern for buyers. If your Las Vegas home has asbestos in it, know that it is still perfectly legal to sell it to a new owner. That said, it is your responsibility to disclose this issue otherwise you could be sued.
Asbestos is a natural-occurring mineral that is heat and flame resistant. It was commonly used in homes as an insulator or added to products to reinforce them. At one time, asbestos could be found in over 3,000 products! However, it quickly became apparent that exposure to asbestos could lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, and eventually, mesothelioma. It’s only when the asbestos is disturbed that it’s a problem.
If you believe your home has asbestos in it, it’s best to get ahead of the problem. Hire a professional to identify the material and disclose it fully to the buyer. If you’re hoping for a quick sale, you may find it best to sell your Las Vegas home for cash instead.
Cash sales are as-is, meaning that the buyers will purchase your home in its current condition. They don’t mind taking on homes with asbestos, water damage, fire damage, etc. because they plan on making the necessary improvements. If you know your home has asbestos, selling to a cash buyer is an option worth considering.
If you’re concerned about asbestos being in your Las Vegas property and you don’t want to take the time and money to test for it and have it removed, a cash sale might be in your best interest. We Buy Any Vegas House will give you a free, no obligation cash offer. You can then weigh the pros and cons and determine the best route for your circumstances.From our hand-stamped candle labels to our custom wooden lids, our carefully hand-poured candles are made by human hands in small batches.
Our candle scents are inspired by the sea and life in a New England town. If you love the beach or life on the coast, we've got candles that you'll love.
Every batch of our handcrafted candles is made in our seaside studio, right on Rockport Harbor in Massachusetts. If you visit our Bearskin Neck store, you may catch us pouring candles while you shop!
Have you ever caught a scent that seemed to carry you away to a favorite place? The smell of roses: summers at Grandma’s cottage. Suntan lotion: the warmth of sun on your skin and sand between your toes. Do certain scents make you happy? Nostalgic? Content? Scientists believe that your sense of smell has a stronger connection to your memories and emotions than any other senses, and I couldn't agree more.
Rockport Candle Company was created as a way to capture and share memories of time spent by the sea. We thought that scented candles would be a great way for both Rockport locals and our visitors to bring that coastal feeling into their homes.
Did we know how to make candles? NO! But after months and months of research and testing and pouring candles and testing some more, we felt like it was now or never... so we opened our first tiny shop on July 4th weekend in 2016. It was tiny, and had a view of the harbor, and we worked hard to built it out to express our love of all things nautical with a touch of vintage style. We didn't know much about business or really anything about opening a retail shop, but were shocked when we nearly sold out of everything we had so carefully arranged on the shelves, that first weekend.
Even the kids help! Here is little Lucy working on placing labels on our travel tin candles in the back of our first little shop.
Founders and their families at a ribbon cutting for our second location: a studio space on Broadway in Rockport (a stepping stone to our current location).
Skipper, my little sidekick!  Not good, Skipper!
After a couple of years, since we were running out of space in my basement, we opened a second location where we could have the room to pour candles, package online orders, and have everything open and visible to the public. We also started offering our DIY Candle Bar Experience, where visitors could create their own custom scent blend and make their own candles with it.
Then, in 2020, we were able to combine both concepts (shop space and studio space) into ONE building on Bearskin Neck! You can now find us pouring and processing candles, meeting old and new friends to help them shop, and hosting our DIY Candle Bar at our NEW 5 Bearskin Neck location. It even has a condo upstairs (with a deck on the harbor) that we rent out for couples on vacation!
Please come visit! Rockport is beautiful at any time of year. Stop in and say hello, explore our candle fragrances, and see which ones remind you of happy times spent by the sea. If you're missing Rockport or your favorite seaside destination, you can order our candles right here on our website.