Some of you out there may remember Another World, a cult classic video game that's seen life on a number of platforms since its 1991 debut. Well, the minds at DotEmu have brought Another World back again, this time to Android, and with HD graphics.
For those who aren't familiar with Another World, the game follows the story of Lester Knight Chaykin, a physicist who finds himself on a strange alien planet after a bolt of lightning hits his lab during a particle collision. Lester is soon enslaved by an alien race, and must escape with the help of another imprisoned alien.
After playing through the game for several days, I can say with confidence that it's not your average platformer. Another World is ridiculously challenging, yet still extremely fun, two characteristics that are even more impressive when you consider that the game is over 20 years old. Besides being a great game, though, Another World has great atmosphere. Its billing as a "cinematic" platformer is completely accurate – its environments (both in their new HD skin, and classic graphics) are stark, mysterious, and a bit haunting. Interestingly, DotEmu included the ability to switch between HD and classic graphics in this iteration, requiring only a simple two-finger swipe gesture.
While playing through Another World, I could tell that extreme care was taken to stay true to the original graphics while providing players with something a little less jagged to look at. When comparing many of the environments to their classic counterparts, I was struck by DotEmu's interpretation of stairs shrouded in shadow, mysterious light sources, and deadly carnivorous monsters that have integrated themselves into the walls below the alien compound.
It's exceedingly clear that DotEmu, when creating HD graphics for Another World, paid attention not only to detail, but also to the original intent of each visual aspect, which kept alive much of the spooky ambience from the original game. It is this ambience - coupled with plenty of startling moments - that allows Another World to provide a truly unique gameplay experience on Android.
The real story with Another World's 2012 Android revival however, is not its gameplay, graphics, or atmosphere. Thankfully, those have remained almost exactly the same. What's important in this iteration is the touch-based control scheme. The game actually has two separate control options – one based entirely on touch gestures, and one with a traditional d-pad and action button. It's worth noting that the game is also Xperia Play optimized, and supports Zeemote joysticks, but for the purposes of this review, we'll stick with the touch controls.
Another World's gesture controls are an interesting idea, getting rid of buttons in favor of predetermined swipe movements and taps. The simplicity of the original game's control scheme seems to be well-suited for touch controls, as there are only a few commands: walk, run, jump, duck, and shoot.
For the most part, the touch control scheme works just fine. I will say, though, that players using smaller devices (read not a tablet) may need to be a bit more precise. Additionally, the jump control (a simple one-finger upward swipe on the appropriate side of the screen) seems fairly finicky, and won't trigger properly if your swipe is less than perfectly straight up. That being said, I was able to get Lester to jump at the right moment about 8 times out of 10, and quickly adapted to the game's demands.
The game's "pad" controls are a bit more straightforward, and a lot more flexible. Players can customize the positions of both the action button and d-pad to suit their own hands, and having buttons on-screen can be helpful when outrunning a deluge of water or negotiating risky jumps over carnivorous floor monsters.
Overall, both control schemes are great, and each provide a slightly different experience when playing through the game. I found myself most often using the touch-based scheme, however, simply because I didn't like the d-pad and action button cluttering the screen or distracting from any piece of the environment I should be paying attention to.
If you can't tell yet, my opinion of Another World for Android is extremely high. The game is intensely challenging (even when played in "normal" mode, the lowest of three difficulty settings), has puzzles that will keep you guessing, graphics that are just right in capturing the feeling of the original, and an atmosphere and gameplay experience that you'll never forget.
Another World carries a price tag of $4.99 in the Play Store, which is certainly reasonable for a game of this caliber. Whether you're a fan of the original, or an Android user looking for a game with puzzles, platforming, and a fair bit of action thrown in, there's no doubt Another World is worth a shot. Just hit the widget below and grab the download.


Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital has received an overall good rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following an inspection in November 2016.
The CQC's published report highlighted a number of good and outstanding practices at the Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital including patient care being at the heart of the service, with patients reporting staff to be positive, compassionate, engaging, helpful and respectful.
The report also highlighted the hospital's child-friendly approach, and commended the hospital for its publications aimed at explaining the hospital experience to children, with leaflets featuring 'Nuffy' the Bear, child-friendly language and cartoon pictures.
The Guildford-based hospital also scored highly for its dementia strategy, with initiatives in place to remind staff that particular patients may require additional assistance - for example, using blue pillowcases on the beds of patients with dementia and memory problems as a visual aid to staff, and also having four patient rooms on the ward as designated dementia friendly rooms.


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Granični prijelaz Daraa je međunarodni granični prijelaz između Sirije i Jordana. Nalazi se između gradova Daraa u Siriji i Ar Ramtha u Jordanu. Nalazi se uz dionicu Damask-Amman željeznice Hejaz.

Tijekom sirijskog građanskog rata, pobunjeničke snage preuzele su kontrolu nad prijelazom u rujnu 2013.

Dana 10. srpnja 2018. sirijska vojska ponovno je zauzela stari granični prijelaz Daraa.

Izvori

Daraa
Granice Jordana
Građevine u Jordanu

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John Wolcot, "On Alexander's Feast" The Diary, or Woodfall's Register (4 January 1793).
The following JEU D'ESPRIT was lately written by the ingenious PETER PINDAR on being asked his opinion of DRYDEN'S celebrated Ode, called ALEXANDER'S FEAST. The lively Bard desired a pen and ink, and in a few moments produced the ensuing lines, after the Ode had been recited.
Reel forth to set PERSEPOLIS on fire.
That MUSE and I may never find the way.


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Q: How can I get the filenames from a url in Pentaho Kettle? I'm trying to get the filenames that exists on a url. I'm using "Add filenames to result". I put on File/Folder the url: http://aaa.ddd.com/bbb/ccc/ and on the wildcard .*xml$. On this folder exists a file 20130109-002124.xml but when I Get files from the result the filename param has the value "ccc". Every day the file has a different name so I'm trying to read the .xml file name.
How can I read these name?
Thanks

A: In PDI, whenever you specify a wildcard or regex, you have to remember it's a JAVA regex.
This means to specify anything ending in xml, you'd have to use an expression like .*\.xml
This is a common source of confusion with PDI.
I don't know if you can just enumerate files on a website though. Never tried that.

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Regular meetings to talk about a range of books. Further details tba.
Alternate Mondays, 7.30pm. Regular sessions at Cattleya.
Regular get-togethers for knitting and good conversation.
Alternate Mondays, 7.30pm. Singing for pleasure, varied choice of songs, with occasional performances.
Walks are organised for the 2nd Sunday of each month.


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Q: Changing global integer variable from inside function scope I want to have a global variable changed form inside a function. The global variable is an integer. I am getting an error when trying to do so. This is a simplified version of what I am trying to do:
variable = 3

def test():

    b = 5
    if b > 0:
        variable -= 1
        print(variable)
    else:
        print('fail')

test()

Can anyone help me in finding a way to reduce the integer variable by 1 every time the function test runs?

A: When referring to a variable that's outside of a function that you don't pass in as a parameter, you must declare it as global before referencing it. Add global variable to the beginning of your function and it should work.

A: variable = 3
def test():
  b = 5
  global variable
  variable -= 1
  if b > 0:
    print(variable)
  else:
    print('fail')
test()
test()
test()
test()
test()
test()

output:
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
Note that the condition will not satisfy to fail because we are not doing anything with b that is equals to 5 forever.


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Q: Android Light Sensor Returns null I am developing a project with light sensor, but my problem is that light sensor always return null and my testing device is samsung galaxy y . my doubt: is my light sensor code is wrong or my galaxy y does not contains light sensor?
I have tried below code:
package com.example.lightsensor;

import android.app.Activity;
import android.content.Context;
import android.hardware.Sensor;
import android.hardware.SensorEvent;
import android.hardware.SensorEventListener;
import android.hardware.SensorManager;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.widget.ProgressBar;
import android.widget.TextView;
import android.widget.Toast;

public class LightSensorActivity extends Activity {

 ProgressBar lightMeter;
 TextView textMax, textReading;

    /** Called when the activity is first created. */
    @Override
    public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
        setContentView(R.layout.light_sensor_layout);
        lightMeter = (ProgressBar)findViewById(R.id.lightmeter);
        textMax = (TextView)findViewById(R.id.max);
        textReading = (TextView)findViewById(R.id.reading);

        SensorManager sensorManager
        = (SensorManager)getSystemService(Context.SENSOR_SERVICE);
        Sensor lightSensor
        = sensorManager.getDefaultSensor(Sensor.TYPE_LIGHT);

        if (lightSensor == null){
         Toast.makeText(LightSensorActivity.this,
           "No Light Sensor! quit-",
           Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
        }else{
         float max =  lightSensor.getMaximumRange();
         lightMeter.setMax((int)max);
         textMax.setText("Max Reading: " + String.valueOf(max));

         sensorManager.registerListener(lightSensorEventListener,
           lightSensor,
           SensorManager.SENSOR_DELAY_NORMAL);

        }
    }

    SensorEventListener lightSensorEventListener
    = new SensorEventListener(){

  @Override
  public void onAccuracyChanged(Sensor sensor, int accuracy) {
   // TODO Auto-generated method stub

  }

  @Override
  public void onSensorChanged(SensorEvent event) {
   // TODO Auto-generated method stub
   if(event.sensor.getType()==Sensor.TYPE_LIGHT){
    float currentReading = event.values[0];
    lightMeter.setProgress((int)currentReading);
    textReading.setText("Current Reading: " + String.valueOf(currentReading));
   }
  }

    };
}

Can any one help me what's wrong with code or  the device does not contain light sensor?
Thanks in Advance!

A: Samsung Galaxy y aren't embedded with light sensor check the samsung specification here
Sensors supported by Samsung galaxy Y are: accelerometer, compass, proximity


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Irving school's rating fell based on just one student's test score
Filed under Education at Nov 2011
Kim Horner
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Students at Sam Houston Middle School in Irving went to school on Saturdays. And teachers spent extra time tutoring students during the week.
It was all part of a team effort last spring to raise the school's TAKS test scores.
It worked — more students passed all the sections than the previous year.
But the school still got downgraded by the Texas Education Agency, from "recognized" to "acceptable."
The entire rating came down to one student's performance on one section of the TAKS.
Irving ISD appealed the "acceptable" designation and got the higher rating back, the TEA announced last week.
But the case highlights the limitations of judging a school by its state rating, Irving schools Superintendent Dana Bedden said.
"This is a prime example of why we try to tell partners in the community to not judge a school based on just a label without visiting," Bedden said. He added that a couple of other Irving schools barely missed exemplary ratings for similar reasons.
"It should be a piece of the puzzle, but not the puzzle."
The Texas Education Agency is revamping the rating system. No ratings will be issued in 2012, spokeswoman Suzanne Marchman said. She said the new system has not been created, but it will involve more factors, including the number of students who take college entrance exams and their performance.
Many educators hope the new ratings give a broader picture of a school's success. Bedden said the current ratings do not adequately measure students' progress.
"What people don't realize is that public schools take students wherever they are in their learning process and we move them forward," he said.
The Irving district appealed Houston's rating in August and the TEA announced the change last week. Dallas, Garland and McKinney districts also made successful appeals to upgrade individual campus ratings.
Irving's case centered on the fact that the student who failed the science portion of the test was not enrolled in the school in the weeks leading up to the test.
Her failing score cost the school a "recognized" rating in the "economically disadvantaged" category on the science portion of the test. If just one category does not achieve "recognized" status, the overall campus cannot receive that rating.
The student was homeless and her family moved several times during the school year, Houston Principal Robert Abel said.
The district successfully argued that her score should not have been counted because she attended the school at the beginning of the school year but her family moved to South Texas before returning shortly before the TAKS test.
She had been an A student in science earlier in the school year, he said.
"She's a great kid," Abel said.
The rating change back to "recognized" was cause for celebration when Houston officials got the news from the TEA last week, Abel said.
"We read the news over the intercom the day the letter came," he said.
"The hallways were filled with cheers and screaming for five minutes. It was totally awesome."
Abel said that Houston students deserve the credit. He said an average of 250 to 300 came to the northwest Irving school on Saturdays between January and April before the test.
"It was truly a team effort," Abel said. "My hat's really off to the students. They really produced."
The school also recently received a "Higher Performing Schools" designation from the National Center for Educational Achievement.
Rhonda Overland, PTA president at Houston, was proud of the school.
"The administrators and teachers at Sam Houston Middle School are an exceptionally hard-working, committed team," Overland said in an email.
"It is very appropriate, and very exciting, for the school's rating to reflect the hard work put forth by all involved — especially the students."
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Couple took woman to Chicago to sell her for sex, Dallas police say

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Axel Delorme est un joueur d'échecs français né le . Maître international depuis 2008, il a remporté le championnat de France junior en 2010 et a obtenu le titre de grand maître international en .

Au , il est le  joueur français avec un classement Elo de .

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Naissance en mai 1990
Naissance à Lyon
Grand maître international français
Joueur de Clichy-Échecs-92
Joueur d'échecs de Sautron


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Concert pianist, writer, lecturer, inspiring teacher
Paul Roberts is an exceptional musician, a fine and deeply sensitive pianist, teacher and an author of the greatest distinction. His books on Debussy and Ravel are quite simply the most outstanding and perceptive I have read. I felt privileged to review the Ravel book recently in the Gramophone magazine
Bryce Morrison
Paul Roberts' excellence as a writer on music is matched by his superb talents as a pianist. I know of no other figure in the musical world who combines so impressively the roles of scholar and performer
Richard Goode
I applaud this generously illustrated book, Images, which is a significant contribution to our understanding of the literary and artistic influences on Debussy's piano works. This is a task that few pianists would be up to
Charles Timbrell
Pianist, writer, lecturer, inspiring teacher – and a leading authority on the music of Debussy and Ravel – Paul Roberts has earned the admiration of audiences, critics and fellow professionals world wide. 'Paul Roberts' master classes and public lectures immerse the listeners in a magical world of images and ideas . . . His communicative abilities, whether as performer, writer or teacher, are without equal,' wrote Harold Gray, the founder of Portland Piano International, and director until his retirement in 2013. Invited every year to the summer festival of Portand Piano International since its inception in 1999, Paul Roberts has established a unique profile in Portland, where he regularly performs, gives master classes and private tuition.
In Europe Paul Roberts is the artistic director of the international summer school for pianists Music at Chateau d'Aix, in southern France. In London he teaches at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where he has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship (FGS), and where he is currently researching his next book, Reading Liszt.
His acclaimed Reflections: The Piano Music of Maurice Ravel (Amadeus, 2012) followed his first two books: a biography Debussy (Phaidon, 2008) and Images: The Piano Music of Claude Debussy (Amadeus, 1996). Images has become a seminal text on the subject. 'It is a complete picture of Debussy's poetic world,' Richard Goode has written, 'and is one of the few indispensable books on music that I know.'
Recordings include two discs of Debussy's piano music and his most recent Ravel & Liszt. 'Roberts doesn't play like an Englishman,' wrote a critic for BBC Music Magazine on the release of his first Debussy disc. 'Space, concentration and fire take their turns in this fine start to a Debussy cycle. He characterises directly and, at speed, fiercely. In slower music there is unhurried poise and fluidity.'
Among extensive appearances throughout the United States Paul Roberts has been a guest of the Juilliard School in New York, the Peabody Institute, the Golandsky Institute, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the University of Washington and Portland Piano International. He has presented at the International Keyboard Institute and Festival in New York.
Liszt's Petrarch Sonnets
Liszt's Petrarch Sonnets: The Sound of…
Portland October 2019
Teaching, Master Class, Recital
DEBUSSY: A Painter in Sound
Review by Paul Roberts for International…
IN THE MINDS EYE by Paul Roberts
DEBUSSY CENTENARY article, International…
Vallée d'Obermann
Painting, Literature, and Liszt
Reading Liszt
Reading Liszt is due in 2020
Debussy the Gourmand
Fay Maschler of the London Evening…
Music at Chateaux d'Aix 2019
News update June
Paul Roberts plays Ravel and Liszt at Etchingham Festival June 30th
Etchingham Festival Recital
From Memory or Not From Memory?
An interview on memorisation
Paul Roberts CD of Ravel & Liszt
The Fountains of Ravel and Liszt


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Double Cross, the New York Times bestseller, presents Sam Giancana – talented businessman, Las Vegas entrepreneur, ruthless killer, and outside player for the CIA's dirtiest deeds. Sam "Mooney" Giancana started as a hitman for Al Capone. Brutally violent and ruthlessly ambitious, he clawed his way to the top of the Mafia hierarchy. He partied with major stars such as Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe, and did business with agents from the CIA, the Vatican, Ferdinand Marcos to the Shah of Iran. When Joe Kennedy gave Giancana the chance to use mob muscle to get his son John elected, he jumped at it. But the Kennedy brothers double-crossed him, waging full-scale war on organized crime in the United States. His story changed the course of American history.
Now this shocking, inside-the-syndicate tell-all reveals Giancana's first-person testimony. Only one person knew the whole story: Giancana's younger brother Chuck. For the first time, he tells it in its chilling, appalling entirety – regarding Giancana's involvement in the deaths of JFK, Monroe, JFK and the CIA authorized assassination attempt on Fidel Castro.
Double Cross chronicles organized crime in America throughout the 20th century, exposing its unique relationship with politics, the CIA, business, Hollywood and Las Vegas. In doing so, Double Cross provides the missing pieces of American history that investigators have been trying to uncover for years. It is simply the most revelatory body of testimony from a Mafia member ever made public.
GIANCANA ON THE JFK ASSASSINATION
"On November 22, 1963," Mooney stated with chilling authority, "The United States had a coup; it's that simple. The government of this country was overthrown by a handful of guys who did their jobs so damned well…not one American even knew it happened."
…ON THE DEATH OF MARILYN MONROE
"According to the guys in the Outfit, the CIA, fearful of exposure by the vengeful, drug-addicted Monroe, requested that Mooney have her eliminated. And Mooney, smelling blood, seized upon the CIA contract as a way to achieve another objective as well. By murdering Monroe, it might be possible to depose the rulers of Camelot."
…ON THE ASSASSINATION OF ROBERT KENNEDY
"The Chicago Outfit had controlled everything at the Los Angeles hotel where the hit on Bobby Kennedy had occurred and the other gunman-an Outfit man- was a 'last minute replacement' for a regular security guard. 'It was all planned out," said Tommy Payne, an old Capone soldier…"down to the last detail and covered up…just like the other brother."


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Elf byla blues rocková skupina, kterou v roce 1967 založili zpěvák a baskytarista Ronnie James Dio, klávesista Doug Thaler, bubeník Gary Driscoll a kytaristé Nick Pantas a David Feinstein. Dio ve skupině začínal jako zpěvák a baskytarista, role baskytaristy se vzdal v roce 1973, kdy ho nahradil Craig Gruber. Feinstein byl Diův bratranec. Thalera v roce 1972 nahradil Mickey Lee Soule. Skupina se původně nazývala The Electric Elves, tento název si v roce 1968 zkrátila na The Elves a od roku 1972 do rozpadu v roce 1975 se jmenovala Elf. Pod tímto názvem také vydala svá jediná tři alba s názvy Elf (1972), Carolina County Ball (1974) a Trying to Burn the Sun (1975). Skupina se rozpadla v roce 1975 a Dio, Driscoll, Gruber a Soule přešli do nové skupiny Ritchieho Blackmorea s názvem Rainbow. V této sestavě skupina Rainbow nahrála jediné album a ještě v roce 1975 z ní všichni členové mimo Dia a Blackmorea odešli.

Diskografie

Alba
 Studiová
 Elf (1972)
 Carolina County Ball (1974)
 Trying to Burn the Sun (1975)
 Kompilace
 The Gargantuan (1978)
 The Elf Albums (1991)
 And Before Elf... There Were Elves (2011)

Singly
 pod názvem The Electric Elves
 "Hey, Look Me Over" / "It Pays To Advertise"
 pod názvem The Elves
 "Walking In Different Circles" / "She's Not The Same"
 "Amber Velvet" / "West Virginia"
 pod názvem Elf
 "Hoochie Koochie Lady" / "First Avenue"
 "Sit down Honey (Everything Will Be Alright)" / "Gambler, Gambler"

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Zaniklé hudební skupiny
Hudební skupiny založené v roce 1967
Hudební skupiny 1960–1969
Hudební skupiny 1970–1979
Americké rockové skupiny


Caramel Gift Box - Best Year Ever - is currently on backorder. You may still purchase now though and we'll ship as soon as more become available.
We happen to think sharing this caramel box is the BEST WAY EVER to celebrate a birthday or anniversary! Each creamy caramel is wrapped with our Buddha imprint and inscribed with a different positive quote. Five sizes are available, with your choice of 6, 10, 20, 30 or 60 all-natural, artisanal caramels.


The execution of programs by hand provides insight into mechanics of any new program we encounter. Even the best programmers like to use it in order to better understand some complicated pieces of code. A debugger is a tool that provides a more sophisticated, computer-assisted way of doing pretty much the same thing, including a few nice bonuses, too.
Since execution by hand plays an important role in this chapter, we kindly ask you to revisit it now by manually executing the program given below. This process will also help you understand how the given program works. So, pick up the usual accessories: a paper, a pencil and an eraser.
As you can see, this program has no values given on the standard input. This is not a problem, as it will not be reading any (as can be deduced from the absence of the cin statements in the source code).
then go back to the chapter Variables, where we have covered this particular case in the section "X Becomes x Plus 3".
All is ready now for execution by hand.
Let us start out with the number 0.
the total sum will be 1.
the total sum will be 3.
the total sum will be 6.
the total sum will be 10.
the total sum will be 15.
Actually, the value of variable i will be 6, as it will be incremented one last time before the condition of the for loop fails.
As promised, we will now execute this program again statement by statement, but this time with the help of a computer. To make this possible, you should now type this program in your IDE. A tool called a debugger enables execution of a program one statement at a time.


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Why the Welsh Assembly should lower the voting age to 16
Posted on May 22, 2019 by The Constitution Unit
The twentieth anniversary of the first elections to the Welsh Assembly passed earlier this month, on 6 May. One day later, the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee held its fifth evidence session regarding the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill. Laura McAllister believes that the bill contains much needed reforms, arguing here for its proposed lowering of the voting age for Assembly elections to 16.
It seems to me to be a fundamental democratic and constitutional principle that an elected parliament or assembly should be able to determine its own system of election and its own franchise. I spent all of 2017 chairing an Expert Panel on Assembly Electoral Reform having been appointed by the Assembly's Presiding Officer to make recommendations on the number of Members the Assembly needs, the system by which they should be elected, and the minimum voting age for Assembly elections. We were asked to make recommendations which, provided the required political consensus could be achieved, might be implemented in time for the next Assembly election in 2021. I was fortunate to be joined on the Expert Panel by a stellar line-up of practitioners and academics themselves immersed in parliamentary structures, franchise matters, effective scrutiny, different electoral systems and gender representation. We reported in December 2017, with one of our recommendations being that the franchise should be extended to include young people aged 16 and 17 for the next Assembly elections.
The Senedd and Elections (Wales) Bill is currently at stage one of the Welsh legislative process. Amongst other things, it proposes to legislate on votes at 16, bringing Wales in line with Scotland where 16- year olds vote in local and national elections since 2015 (they were also able to vote in the 2014 independence referendum). There are other important elements to the bill. Part 2 proposes a name change to rename the Assembly as the 'Senedd' (or Welsh Parliament in English). Some rather technical matters have been raised about how this change is instituted through changes to the Government of Wales Act 2006, alongside concerns over a bilingual (or otherwise) title and the risk of potential legal challenge. Nevertheless, I'd argue that this is a logical and timely move that reflects the move to a reserved powers model of devolution, alongside the accrual of new powers and competences (including over its electoral system) and several important new tax powers meaning the institution is now responsible for one fifth of its fiscal income. The name change might also assist better understanding of the different roles of the Assembly/Parliament (the legislature) and the Welsh Government (the executive), which remains an area of confusion in Wales. Continue reading →
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The Pros and Cons of ARMs
Posted by Michael Marciano on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 11:26 AM By Michael Marciano / June 8, 2022 Comment
When interest rates rise, it's common for some homebuyers to explore whether an adjustable rate mortgage would make sense for them.
With an ARM, as it's called, the appeal is its lower initial interest rate compared with a traditional 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Yet down the road, that rate can change, and sometimes not to your benefit.
While no one can determine or predict where interest rate will go from here, however the question seems to have evolved into just how high these rates will reach. Interest rates remain low from a historical perspective but have been generally rising amid a housing market that already is posing affordability challenges for buyers.
The average fixed rate on a 30-year mortgage is 5.09%, up from below 3% in November and the highest it's been since 2018. By comparison, the average introductory rate on one popular ARM is at 4.04%. With ARMs, the initial interest rate is fixed for a set amount of time. After that, the rate could go up or down, or remain unchanged. That uncertainty makes an ARM a riskier proposition than a fixed-rate mortgage. This holds true whether you use an ARM to purchase a home or to refinance a loan on a home you already own.
For starters, consider the name of the ARM. For a so-called 5/1 ARM, for instance, the introductory rate lasts five years (the "5") and after that the rate can change once a year (the "1″).
Some lenders also offer ARMs with the introductory rate lasting three years (a 3/1 ARM), seven years (a 7/1 ARM) and 10 years (a 10/1 ARM).
Aside from knowing when the interest rate could begin to change and how often, you need to know how much that adjustment could be and what the maximum rate charged could be.
An Adjustable Rate Mortgage generally comes with caps on the annual adjustment and over the life of the loan. However, they can vary among lenders, which makes it important to fully understand the terms of your loan.
Initial adjustment cap. This cap says how much the interest rate can increase the first time it adjusts after the fixed-rate period expires. It's common for this cap to be 2% — meaning that at the first rate change, the new rate can't be more than 2 percentage points higher than the initial rate during the fixed-rate period.
Subsequent adjustment cap. This clause shows how much the interest rate can increase in the adjustment periods that follow. This number is commonly 2%, meaning that the new rate can't be more than 2 percentage points higher than the previous rate.
Lifetime adjustment cap. This term means how much the interest rate can increase in total over the life of the loan. This cap is often 5%, meaning that the rate can never be 5 percentage points higher than the initial rate. However, some lenders may have a higher cap.
An ARM may make sense for buyers who anticipate moving before the initial rate period expires. However, because life happens and it's impossible to predict future economic conditions, it's wise to consider the possibility that you won't be able to move or sell.
O'Brien, Sarah. "Considering an Adjustable Rate Mortgage? Be Sure You Fully Understand the Risks." CNBC, CNBC, 6 June 2022, www.cnbc.com/2022/06/06/considering-an-adjustable-rate-mortgage-be-sure-to-understand-risks.html.
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August 18, 2021 Medical schools
What is BSN Nursing Degree?
What is a BSN Nursing degree? In this guide, we are going to provide answer to this question and also talk schools offering the BSN Nursing degree.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is an undergraduate degree for registered nurses (RNs) that covers topics such as patient care technology, research, health promotion, safety, and quality in the healthcare system.
BSN stands for Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and it refers to someone who possesses both a bachelor's degree in nursing and registered nurse licensing. It frequently comes before the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), which is available to nurses who want to further their careers.
To work as a nurse, you must complete a state-approved nursing program and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a standardized exam used by each state board of nursing to license candidates for entry-level nursing practice.
A hospital-sponsored diploma program, as well as an Associate Degree in Nursing, or ADN, can prepare you to take the NCLEX exam and become a registered nurse. However, you must be licensed in your state to practice as an RN.
How Long Does It Take One To Become a BSN?
You can obtain a BSN through a standard four-year college degree program, or you can obtain an ADN through a two- to three-year associate degree program and then continue your education after starting work as an RN. Nurses can receive a bachelor's degree through RN to BSN programs, which bridge the gap between an ADN and a BSN.
According to AACN, graduates must pass the NCLEX-RN licensing examination regardless of their degree level.
Although obtaining RN licensure takes less time than obtaining a BSN, Christman claims that if you are currently a registered nurse, you may complete an RN to BSN program in as little as two years without having to put your career on hold or reduce your hours.
RN vs BSN, What's The Difference?
Your major focus as an RN, whether you have a BSN or not, is on providing patient care. According to the American Nurses Association, this involves doing physical exams and obtaining health histories, offering health counseling and/or education, giving medication and other treatments, and coordinating care with other health professionals.
RNs with a BSN and an ADN can serve on the same medical team as each other and perform similar tasks. According to BLS, BSN-qualified nurses can pursue a broader career path that includes administrative roles requiring leadership skills in areas such as research, consulting, and teaching.
How Much Does RN & BS Earn?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses earned a median salary of $75,330 in 2020, with the caveat that earnings vary greatly depending on the type of nurse specialty, area, facility type, and years of experience, in addition to schooling.
According to Payscale's salary analysis, better education in the nursing industry pays off. According to the compensation platform, BSN degree holders earn an average of $86,680 per year, while ADN holders earn $70,850.
According to a recent poll by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 41% of hospitals and other health-care settings require new hires to have a BSN, and more than 82 percent of employers strongly prefer nurses with bachelor's degrees.
What Are The Nursing Jobs That Require BSN?
Find below nursing jobs that requires a BSN:
Nurses who work in this leadership position control unit operations, admissions and discharges, and the nursing and support staff's activities. They may also assist with direct care. While the national average wage for a charge nurse is $72,999, large businesses may afford to pay charge nurses more. Charge nurses with the Veteran's Administration, for example, make an average of $79,668 a year.
Nurse Case Manager
Nurses in this position operate as administrators of care, overseeing patients' healthcare requirements. A nurse case manager develops a complete care plan in collaboration with patients and their providers. In order to determine eligibility for particular treatments or programs, he or she also contacts with the patient's health insurance company. According to Payscale, the national average compensation for a nurse case manager is $73,694.
Military Nurse
Nurses who work in the military care for service members and their families by monitoring wounds, prescribing medication, and caring for them before, during, and after surgery. The United States Army, Navy, and Air Force all require RNs to have a bachelor's degree in order to practice as active-duty nurses in the goal of delivering the greatest patient care and leadership. According to AACN, the Veteran's Administration (VA), the nation's largest employer of RNs, mandates a bachelor's degree as the minimum education need for advancement beyond an entry-level post. According to a Payscale compensation survey done in 2018, military nurses can earn between $58,000 and $103,000 depending on experience.
Top Schools Offering BSN
Here are top schools that offer qualitative education in the filed of BSN and other nursing related programs:
Duke University, regarded as one of the premier research schools in the world, offers some of the best nursing programs. For undergraduate nurses, Duke's School of Nursing only offers one degree option: an expedited BSN.
Applicants must first earn a non-nursing bachelor's degree before applying to this program. The curriculum, however, only requires 58 credits to complete, and students must complete 800 hours of clinical practice before graduating. The program's outcomes are also extremely excellent.
Duke is likely most recognized for its graduate programs, which include a variety of MSN and PhD options. Nurses interested in becoming nurse anesthetists should know that Duke has one of the best nurse anesthesia programs in the country.
Tuition Fees: $60,000 per year.
Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., one of the country's oldest private universities, includes a long-established and well-respected nursing department.
The BSN is a direct entry program, which means that current high school students find out if they have been accepted before beginning at Georgetown. BSN students will have completed over 850 hours of clinical experience at places throughout Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area by the time they graduate. For BSN students, Georgetown also offers an honors program.
At Georgetown, graduate students can choose from a variety of nursing programs. The university offers an excellent MSN in nurse-midwifery/health women's nurse practitioner that may be completed in just over two years. The BSN-DNP program, which is accessible in both part-time and full-time formats, allows those interested in pursuing a DNP without first completing a master's degree.
Graduate nursing programs often include extensive research, and John Hopkins University is arguably the world's top research university. Although there are no undergraduate nursing programs at this prestigious institution, it does offer an MSN for non-nursing majors.
The MSN is open to anybody with a bachelor's degree in a discipline other than nursing, and graduates do well on the NCLEX.
Many nurses pursue a DNP at John Hopkins after earning their MSN and gaining professional experience in clinical settings. There are 13 different DNP choices available at the university, each of which leads to a different employment consequence.
New York University, based in New York City, is truly a global university, with students from 133 countries with campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. Students go from all over the world to receive a top-notch education.
Nursing students at NYU have a variety of undergraduate options, including a regular BSN, a second-degree transfer BSN, an RN-BSN, and an expedited 15-month BSN. All of the programs have great outcomes, with recent graduates passing the NCLEX at a rate of 99 percent.
A top-ranked college, of course, offers a plethora of excellent graduate programs. Nurses can pursue one of two master's degrees: a DNP or a Ph.D. Graduate students can also choose to specialize their education.
The University of Michigan, which is located in the campus town of Ann Arbor, is one of the top places to get an undergraduate degree. Over 13,000 U-M nursing alumni work all over the world, and the BSN degree builds on over 100 years of nursing education experience.
The institution offers two entry choices for first-year students: direct entry and a sophomore transfer program.
The MSN program at U-M is one of the top in the country, having concentrations in eight different areas. MSN graduates have a near-perfect pass record on every exam each year, and all eight specialties lead to a specific APRN employment.
The MSN integrates instruction at the University of Michigan's Clinical Learning Center with clinical placements around the region. Students can pursue the same subjects at the PhD level if they wish to continue their education.
Tuition Fees: In-State: $7,779 per year | Out-of-State: $25,600 per year.
The University of California Los Angeles is one of the greatest institutions of higher education in the West, generating high-caliber graduates who go on to become leaders in their areas. Nursing courses at the university's BSN degree program establish the groundwork for a successful nursing job or further study for a master's degree.
The MSN programs at UCLA are considered the best in the nursing school. Each MSN program leads to an APRN speciality while focusing on leadership, which is an excellent combination for nurses wishing to develop their careers. MSN students choose a sub-specialty in the subject after deciding on a population speciality. UCLA also offers a hybrid DNP program that can be completed in as little as two years.
Tuition Fees: In-State: $13,239 per year, Out-of-State: $42,993 per year.
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This page is going to be an ongoing Blog of the animals and the changes we make to the barn. There are introduction categories to help you know who and what we have on our One Acre Farm, below. Every Month I will give updates on the Barn and its Critters, along with pictures. Hope you enjoy! To see more pictures just click the links to the photo albums.
Seems like the months fly by and then I realize that I have not updated with everything going on here. Hard sometimes to sit down and write about what's going on here, when there is so much to be done here. Let's see….where to start. I told everyone about our new addition Jack and he is adjusting well to life here on the farm. Dingo is learning to love him in small doses. Almost like watching an older brother dealing with a much younger little brother, but they do get along well. We added some new additions to the farm this winter. We now have a Rooster on the Farm and his name is Foghorn. He came with 2 hens, Ms. Prissy and Ms. Petunia. They are Lavender Orpingtons and this spring we hatched our first Cranberry Acre babies! Foghorn is a daddy! We were so excited to hatch our own and will be doing so all year. My daughter Ayla this year is raising baby chicks and ducks to sell here locally. Been a fun learning experience for all. All the other Cranberry Critters are up to the same old same old. Ms. Buttons and the goats, (Bella and Sparkles), continue their saga on ruler of the pasture, but all seem to play by the same rules in the end. Ms. Silver is still kicking it like she is 2 years old. Crazy to think she is 8 going on 9 this year. Oh almost forgot, our first new hatchlings are staying here on the farm! We couldn't part with this group, so everyone gets to see them grow up! Can't wait to show you more pictures.
We are making renovations to the Chicken coop. If you have read some of our older posts, you would know that the original barn kept both chickens and livestock, which was hard. Since the new addition with the stalls, we have been using the older section as a chicken coop. We are in the process of cleaning up and making a better coop for our girls and the possibility of housing 2 turkeys in with them. We have done a lot of research on turkeys and have learned to keep our girls and them together daily cleaning, plus deworming quarterly, is the key. Our hopes are to have this done by the end of summer, we will see, but that is my hope. We are taking out the old section that was the chicken coop and will design the whole space for the chickens. We are wanting to take the old floor out, so we can cement the floor, but this will be a project for next year. Cementing the floor will allow us to sanitize better and help keep the turkeys safe, while in the coop, but like I said will be next year to do this. The one thing I have learned is setting realistic goals, so you feel better about the accomplishment. The old stairs are coming out and we are adding doors to the hayloft outside with a working pulley to get hay up there. We will be having a nursery for the chicks and ducklings, along with a small area for a hospital, in the event a chicken is sick. The new roosts will be hinged to the ceiling so we are able to pick up and latch, so cleaning the coop will be easier. Right now we are in the demo stage! The coop is a mess and the girls really hate me right now. I will be documenting the demo and the new coop build as we go.
If you would like to see more pictures of the Cranberry Critters or the coop renovations, please click on the links below.
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Yes it has been a long time since we have written anything about the farm and its critters. We had a very busy fall and the winter got away from us.
We did lose some critters this fall due to old age, only our chickens. It hurt a lot to say good bye. We did gain a new duck. His name is Mounds, and we do hope that we will have ducklings on Cranberry Acre this spring. It did take a little while for Coconut and Hershey to like him, but now they waddle around the pasture together.
Our newest addition is a puppy! We have always been a one dog family, but we now have two dogs in our life. We found this little guy on the road on one of the coldest nights we have had. We tried to find his home but no one would claim him. Of course we got attached, so we decided to keep him. Meet Jack, yes after Jack Frost! He has turned our household upside down, but he is fitting in fine and finding his place. His big brother Dingo is learning a hard lesson about puppy patience, but is doing great. Should be an interesting Year with our new additions.
If you would like to see more pictures of Jack please follow the link below to our Cranberry Critters , photo album.
We will start this blog out on a great side, Big Mama pulled through and is back to bossing around other chickens. We were so worried that we were going to lose her, but she is still with us. There is really nothing new with our Critters. Everyone survived the Grand Opening and are now known by many kids who came to meet them. It was such a great time had by all. We now have their pictures up in the barn so everyone can know them by name. It has been fun to hear the stories of the children who got to visit, talk about the Cranberry Critters.
To see more pictures of our Cranberry Critters, please click on the link.
Life on a farm is fun to watch. The critters that fill our pastures are a part of the family, so when a chicken gets sick, I do my best to make it healthy again or make it as comfortable as I can for the bird. Big Mama came down with something and now has been separated from the flock for 2 weeks. Chickens are really not good about being alone, but since her symptoms seemed like she could be contagious, we decided to separate her for the good of the flock. We treated with drenches and Veterx drops in her water and left her to sleep as much as she wants. As of today she seems to be acting more like a chicken, but she isn't out of the woods. She is a 4 year old chicken so, by chicken years she is an aged bird, but we will keep our fingers crossed for her. We have many deep springs on our property that have been a challenge at times to deal with. We lost 2 of our peach trees due to springs we did not know about. For wells and water tables this is great, but sometimes when one of these springs decides to make an appearance, well it can be a mess. We knew about one of these springs and decided a few years back to plant a Willow tree by it to help with the excess water. This has worked for a while, but this year we are gaining a swamp! The chickens and the ducks love it and have made it their goal to make this swamp a pond! It is a mess down by our Willow tree and really there is not much we can do but trim around the area to keep the grass low and see how big it wants to get. In the future we may be looking at digging this spring out to make a small pond so we don't lose land to a swamp situation. Pasturing an acre our grass is much needed. This year we have had a few visitors to the farm. Our House Wren has come back for the 4 year to raise her babies in the now Chicken coop. We also have had a pair of house finches, who have come every morning to eat when I feed the chickens. They have nested somewhere close but I have not found them yet. Our thrasher is back for the 8th year in a row, bouncing all over the property and finding bugs in the ground. This bird has always dust bathed in the burn pile since we moved here, not one bit scared of us at all. Now our chickens look at this bird as an annoyance but I love it.Well the barn has been painted! I finally after all these years, am the proud owner of a red and white barn. Can't tell you how happy I am and it wouldn't have been as soon as it is, if it wasn't for my friends helping on that day. Just so pretty. I'll end this Critter blog with our goat Bella. Our goats are now 8 years old, but I tell every day is still an adventure with them. For whatever reason Bella fights with my garden hose, why? I do not know! I find it so funny that every day she is out there having an argument with it sometimes losses, this event pictured it was a tie and I did not need to go out and rescue her.
To see more pictures of our Cranberry Critters, please click on the link below.
Nice to say that the Critters are all doing fine! With our animals aging, we always seem to have one under the weather, but as of now we are all good. Virginia has seen its share in rain this past month. Our fields have been rain soaked so bad that when you step out into them the water runs around your boots. This has presented in a problem in our new addition of the barn. It is wet! We are having to pay close attention to our goats and horse feet, to make sure no one gets soft or rotten feet. Everyone is doing great! Buttons had soft feet due to the wet but we have been cleaning them daily to prevent any problems. All the chickens are doing great. We have a couple of broody hens and one very broody duck! Coconut has been broody for weeks and we are doing are best to keep her off a nest! She has gone crazy, but hopefully she will come to her senses very soon. We have acquired some new critters in our barn. Our house wren is back again and has built a nest on the same spot this year. She has been now doing this for about 4 years. Can't wait to hear babies in the nest. We also have a cat. I was hoping Mr. Bayne would chase this one off as he has many times with others but for some reason Bayne has a soft spot for this young male cat. This stray has been here hanging around for at least 3 weeks or more, so I have come to the conclusion we are being forced into a barn cat. Now to catch and neuter this boy. Once neutered, we will be searching for a name for him.
To see more photos of our Cranberry Critters, please click the link below. Thank you.
This was a hard month for us on the farm. One of our sweet little birds had been sick on and off again. She again was an old bird, but Ms. Puffy Cheeks was a sweet little bird. We lost her a few weeks ago, not really sure what it was and really old age was probably the killer. She went to sleep and never got up. She was one spoiled bird here on Cranberry Acre, because she had my heart. Ms. Puffy cheeks will be missed, but not forgotten, due to the numerous pictures of her with her sister, who also has passed. Everyone else here on Cranberry Acre is doing great! Our ducks, Coconut and Hershey, have started laying again so now I have eggs to bake with. I have missed the duck eggs. We have rotated pastures, so now all the Cranberry Critters are in the pasture near the Store and Studio. The grass is so rich and green, that we have to put a grazing halter on Ms. Buttons. Ms. Buttons, before we adopted her, had foundered, so we have to watch what she eats. We also have found out that she has a sensitive stomach and is diabetic, so she doesn't get to enjoy what most horses are able to enjoy. Our little problem child!
To see more pictures of our Cranberry Critters, Please click on the link below. Thank you.
It was an interesting month for March, with the snow and all. The Cranberry Critters were not excited to see the snow come back. They had enjoyed many days of sun bathing when all of a sudden we got snow! I think we all had felt a little out of sorts when the snow came. The ducks made the best of it by using the heated water trough for their own personal hot tub, but the rest of the animals were not thrilled at all. Our old tiny chickens (Ms. Puffy Cheeks and Kiwi), came inside to enjoy the heat. Their little bodies didn't like the cold at all and Puffy was in molt. Now Mr. Bayne, he spent those snow days trying to find things to do around the house. Well they weren't helpful, but made for some great pictures. I felt bad for my wild birds and gave them bird food in my feeder, so while I was sewing I got to watch them fight over who got the teacup first. It was fun to watch and hear. All in all we survived the last snow and the sun came back for us with days of enjoyment. Which was seen by all as they chewed their cud and sunbathed! Now Buttons decided that the duck's pool was just the best play toy when it got warm, she plays in it! I fill it up and the horse plays in it. An ongoing battle of filling the duck pool, but it is fun to watch. The past few days we have been watching a robin hop around the Farm. At first I just thought it was a different robin at different times but started to notice that it was building a nest in the Maple in our Orchard. The chickens are not too thrilled with this robin and tend to chase him off when he comes to visit, but Buttons likes him around when she is grazing. I watched her walk towards him and watch him as she grazed in the Orchard. Animals are amazing things.
If you would like to see more pictures of the Cranberry Critters, please click the link below.
All the critters are just so happy for the new and warm weather. We had to move everyone to the spring pasture due to the new building being built, but they don't seem to mind much at all. Now the birds are not happy at all with being on lock down in one pasture. Every morning I'm greeted with the screams and clucks of disappointment when they can't get to the other pasture. They have decided that the stables are a great place for them to hang out. The horse hates it because in the morning the chickens are in her hay. We all have had to make adjustments as we grow, I guess the critters are making their own adjustments too. We actually have been blessed more with the appearance of Coconut. This duck has really been one of the hardest animals for me to photograph, but for whatever reason she allowed me one afternoon to invade her privacy and take some pictures. Our goats of been squirrely, I guess because of the warm weather. Spring Fever, has hit Cranberry Acre! The horse has been running around acting like she is a baby again and Bella just wants to fight with anything, a hose, a barn corner or even a child. Spring always brings out the crazy in our critters. To see more pictures of our crazy critters, just click on the link below.
February 2017, All Caught Up!
Okay, I think I have everything caught up from the old Blog. Now to start with what is going on this year to the barn and its critters. This year we are planning on painting the barn with its new edition. This will match the new Studio that is being built this year. Planning on a red and white barn, it's very classic and I have always wanted one, so here is my chance. Unfortunately, we will not be getting any new baby chickens this year. We have a bunch of old birds that need to pass on. Because every bird ended up with a pet name, there is no one to butcher, so we wait. Our chickens are 3 to 8 years old, we are still getting eggs from them. Somewhere in that coop we have at least 6 birds laying which I'm grateful for. We do hope this year to maybe start reworking the hayloft in the old barn to be more useful. We will see how much time we will actual have with the plans already laid before us. Follow the growth of the barn on the photo album Cranberry Acre Barn , just click on the link below and also check on the critters of Cranberry Acre on the photo album link below, Cranberry Critters.
Okay, I believe I have everything caught up on the Critters. Now to tell you where we at with the barn. The original barn worked while we only had 2 goats and some chickens. Last year we finished on the edition to the barn. We decided before we got rid of the 3 dairy goats that we needed actual stalls for everyone. The new edition has 3 large stalls, with one being able to be split into 2 small one. Everyone has a place. Bella and Sparkles are in the large stall that splits into two, because they can't stand to be away from each other. If one gets sick we have the ability to close a gate, but they can still see each other. Buttons has one of the larger stalls at the other end of the barn. We use the extra stall for grain and a wheelbarrow. It works! Attached to the stalls is a storage shed, to house all our equipment for the farm, tillers and mowers mostly. If you would like to see more pictures, just click on the link below, Cranberry Acre Barn.
Let's see, Mr. Bayne found us. We had just bought this house and were in the process of fixing it up so we could move in, when this tiny little kitten showed up at our rental house. At the time we already had two indoor cats, (Pico and Paco), so we were not in the market for a new kitten. I thought I had found this guy a home and then showed up at our rental house again a week later. He was weighing on my nerves and my heart strings. We started to move our stuff into the new house, so we were back and forth a lot. On one trip I heard a small meow from the back of the truck, it was Mr. Bayne! I then unpacked my stuff at the new house, packed the kitten back into the truck and headed back to the rental house, where I left him. We did this a couple of times. We had our last load of belongings to bring to the new house, which would soon be named Cranberry Acre, our first night in our new home. As I laid in our bed at 10PM, all I could think about was that kitten, being alone up at that house. I got dressed and brought him back to our new home. At first he didn't stay in the house, he stayed in the building which would become our barn. He had food and water, plus a litter box, which he used. Ayla asked if he could come inside and after a little discussion, Mr. Bayne became an indoor /outdoor cat. One of the best cats I've ever owned. If you would like to see more pictures of Mr. Bayne, please click the link below to Cranberry Critters.
Cranberry Acre had a great and amazing dog named Corona. She would never hurt anyone or anything, she was 16 years of age when we had to say good bye to her. Was a very sad day here on the farm. We didn't really think we wanted a new dog. We would always compare to Corona and we didn't want to do that. It was 7 months after Corona had left us and I was sitting in my sewing room working, I realized how lonely it was in the house. Corona would always be in the sewing room with me, she followed me everywhere, now there was nothing. Kids in school, Wayne at work and the cat, Mr. Bayne was outside for the day, I was alone. I went on Petfinder.com and started to look at dogs. Wayne was reluctant at the time about getting another dog, but I still looked. Finally a week before Christmas, I started to call about some dogs we were interested in, everyone fell through for some reason. I was 2 days from Christmas and really wanted to give a dog a new home for the Holidays, and there in front of me was Dingo. I called and they brought him the next day and that is where our story begins. As much as we tried to stay away from a dog that reminded us of Corona, we actually found a dog who was more like her than we thought, but that is okay, because he is amazing. He can be crazy at times, and tests me at other times, but he is perfect for us. If you would like to see more pictures of Mr. Dingo, please click on the link below.
Say hello to Ms. Buttons, who is our newest member to our family here on Cranberry Acre. We had 3 dairy goats for a while and they did what goats did best, which was get into everything. Needless to say we needed to find a new family for them. We always intend on keeping every animal here when we get them, but sometimes you can't. When they left I was on the hunt for a rescue horse. Now living on one acre and already having two grazing animals, we needed to get a mini horse. A large horse would have not worked in our pastures at all and part of maintaining a small farm is knowing your lands capability to take care of the animals on it. We found Buttons at a local rescue and she has now been with us for about a year. All the attitude of a large horse in a small body. Now Buttons has come with a few problems, she was overweight when we got her, we found out she was diabetic, and then found out in a very horrible way that she has sensitive stomach issues. I am glad we have her, she has brought a new dynamic to the farm.
These two goats were the first critters to make it to Cranberry Acre. The one with the two horns is Bella and the one with the bent horn is Sparkles. Bella and Sparkles are sisters, they both had the same daddy. They are Pygmy Nigerian crossed goats, which if we wanted to, we could milk, but it would be a sight to see. Anyone who has ever owned goats know they can be very trifling at times, but it wouldn't be Cranberry Acre without them. These guys are going to be 8 years old this year. It is very hard to believe they are that old. If you ever make it out to the farm, these two are sure to great you at the gate to say hello and beg for a cookie. If you would like to see more pictures, please click the link below Cranberry Critters and it will take you to the photo album.
I never really wanted ducks, due to the fact they can be really messy, but we did end up with a duck that needed a home very badly. She had been attacked by male ducks and was blind in one eye and almost blind in the other. Lovey the duck, started the madness of having ducks, at first she seemed okay with being the only duck, but as she got older we noticed we may need to get her a friend. We then got Hershey duck. Who was very happy to be her friend. Lovey duck about 6 months later crossed the Rainbow Bridge, leaving Hershey alone. We were then left with the decision of getting another duck. Hershey ended up very depressed so we ended up with Coconut. They are very happy with each other and seem to have bonded very well. If you would like to see more pictures of these guys, please click on the link below.
I really wanted Guineas but due to their noise kept steering away from them. I finally broke down about 4 to 5 years ago and got 3. Larry, Curly, and Moe, which ended out to be 2 females (Larry and Curly), with one male, (Moe). We lost Moe at the age of 2, the girls seemed okay with the loss and just followed the chickens at night to the coop. Curly last year got very sick and I was unable to medicate her and soon died. We had raised these guys as chicks and held them as much as they would let us, but when it came to medicating, let's just say I would be the bloody one at the end, with a much stressed out bird. It killed me to see Curly pass, then I had to watch Larry deal with the fact she had no one to be with. She would chirp all the time almost mourning the loss. To my surprise one of our chickens, Kiwi, started to allow Larry to be with her and then our little girl Puffy Cheeks also would allow Larry to be with her. Larry has a new flock now and seems very content with the arrangement. She doesn't feel left out anymore. If you would like to see more pictures of these guys, please click on the link below.
Baby pictures of our girls!
Here on Cranberry acre we have a little of everything or we have had a little of everything. Since we only have an acre of land we need to have things planned out very well. Meaning we need to be aware of how many grazers we have on the property and if the pastures can take the abuse it will be given by the animals we have. One things that has always been a constant is our chickens. Each chicken has been hand raised by us. Sometimes kids have been known to have a chicken in their lap while watching TV. We started out with chickens that we would butcher and chickens that were pets, but this last flock got us and now we have pets! Our birds have the best life here. They free Range on our property and are fed scraps from the pantry window. These are some of the pictures of our girls when they were babies. I feel a farm is at its best when there are birds on it.
There are more pictures of our babies on the Photo Album Page, just click the link below, Cranberry Critters, and it will take you to the photos.
Our Girls all Grown up.
Hard to believe that this picture is of the little chick sitting on my daughters chest watching TV. This birds name is Fudge. She has a sister named Chocolate and they are always together. Each one of our girls are named and in the Photo Documentary page, you will see wonderful pictures of our babies. Our oldest bird is a 7 year old Americana named Silver. She has been known to be very pushy at times but she does know how to keep a flock in check. We have no roosters here on Cranberry Acre, since we live so close to other houses we thought a crowing rooster would make people a little upset, so all of or chickens are girls. This flock will live with us until they decided to cross the rainbow bridge, just how it works. You get a name, you don't get eaten!
To see more photos of our girls just click the link below Cranberry Critters and it will take you to the Photo album.
Cranberry Acre has had some pretty hard losses. Animals don't get to live a long time and when your farm becomes more of a petting zoo, well it get harder to say goodbye. Our first chickens, that were pets, were the hardest. Cookie and Speedy, were Wyatt's and Ayla's first chicken pets. They were great little birds and let the kids do whatever they wanted to them. Over time we had many other losses, house pets, more chickens and a duck. Never seems to get easier. It is very hard not to get attached, even harder for children to understand why. I know for me there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of them, some of the critters on Cranberry Acre left their mark on my heart. Many of these critters have a write up on our old Farm Blog. You can find a link for the old Blog, on the bottom of this page, if you want to learn more about them. I just didn't want this new webpage to be without them. There will be pictures of these guys on our Cranberry Critter photo album also. Just click on the link below, Cranberry Critters, and it will take you to the photo album.
Cranberry Critters who have moved on.
Cranberry Acre has grown and sometimes animals just didn't fit on our one acre farm. We tried our hand with Icelandic sheep, but we had one wither, Edward, who was pretty aggressive to one of our children. We had to sell them, but were very picky on who was going to take them. Both Brownie and Edward, ended up at a Homestead, which was going to use them for their fiber. We then took on Dairy goats. These were French Alpine milking goats and we were going to milk them. The mother Jojo and her two small babies were great at first, but in time when the two little ones grew up, Luther and Griffin, we found out they were destructive. They were also pretty big, 135 pounds was the average on these guys and they would push their weight around when they could. This was the hardest animals to get rid of. We had raised Luther and Griffin since they were 3 days old. We were very strict on who got these guys and luckily we found a family who loves them. They send us updates and pictures of the babies and Ms. Jojo. These have been the only animals we have had to sell, it's hard to say goodbye but sometimes the animals just don't fit. If you would like to see more pictures of these guys, just click on the link below.
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I read this article and found it very interesting, thought it might be something for you. The article is called Bohemian Rhapsody and is located at https://www.californiahomedesign.com/house-tours/bohemian-rhapsody/.
A former party house gets a stylish makeover
A Dappled Afternoon by Jenn Shifflet sits above the Orbit console, available on 1st Dibs. Photography by John Merkl.
The history of a house isn't based solely on the architecture and design but also on the memories that were made by its inhabitants. And this 1960s heritage ranch in Marin, once known as the neighborhood party house, had a few stories to share. Equipped with a beaten-up outdoor tiki bar, years of random renovations and a very unfriendly layout, the home needed a major overhaul of both the flow and the finishes. After living in the home since the early 2000s, Stefanie Felser was finally ready for change and hired Holly Hollenbeck of HSH Interiors to steer the helm.
Custom white oak cabinetry complements the dazzling brass details and plumbing fixtures from Waterworks. Photography by John Merkl.
Felser, a mom of three who loves to entertain, was a fountain of inspiration for the design direction. "She has a distinct style that's glamorous yet understated, modern and classic," says Hollenbeck of her longtime friend and now client who is the owner of Stefanie Felser Jewelry, where she designs delicate jewels.
Aside from updating each space with the same stylish finesse, Hollenbeck's main goal was to completely open the main living space so that her client could host her annual parties with ease. "The old kitchen had a drastically different layout," says Hollenbeck. "She wanted us to knock down an obtrusive wall but maintain the current layout. It was a mindbender for her, because they've lived there so long that the flow worked for them," says the designer.
Bohemian glamour reigns in the living room, where the Eskayel tribal-print Galileo area rug sits below the Eccentrico marble coffee table by Agapecasa through DZINE. Photography by John Merkl.
However, after two months of reworking multiple digital renderings, an entirely different layout was achieved, including a double island configuration. The first island is built for Felser's passion for cooking while the second island is intended for day-to-day homework hours as well as for her daughter's baking zone.
A dining table with a walnut slab and a bronze wishbone vase sits below the Perle 1 Pendant by Larose Guyon. Photography by John Merkl.
The playfulness of the custom brass-wrapped hood, hardware and details combined with the Arabescato marble from Waterworks, which is grounded by the custom cerused white oak cabinetry designed by Hollenbeck and built by Leonardo's Cabinetry, make the kitchen a true work of art. "The kitchen is a perfect melding of materials and is functional with an immense amount of storage," says Hollenbeck. "I'm proud we figured out a layout that met our client's criteria and is also a highly curated space."
The client's classic yet cool style is evident in the family room, where Hollenbeck used a mixture of ikats, snakeskin and neutral pillows from St. Frank and HSH Interiors. Photography by John Merkle.
The focus on organic glamour is reflected throughout the house with the selection of Eastern-inspired prints, vibrant jewel-tone fabrics and a thoughtful collection of art. An earth-tone antique textile piece that hangs in a hallway past the dining room embraces the surrounding outdoors, while the Perle 1 Pendant by Larose Guyon enhances the kitchen's new-found allure. "Our client totally went for it," notes Hollenbeck of the light. "I love that it reminds me of jewelry, so it was a personal nod to her passion."
Art consultant Joan McLoughlin provided direction in the rest of the home, inspiring Felser to fall in love with pieces that are modern and conscious. "The photograph by Cristobal Valecillos in the living room resonated with her because the artist builds sets made only of recycled materials," says Hollenbeck. "The story behind the piece spoke to my client's lifestyle and connection to the earth."


This video features a speed up version of creating the illustration I recently did for the new Chameleon flyer and poster. It features an octopus having a go at a ship filled with candy cargo! Everything was done in Adobe Photoshop CS3 and a little bit of Illustrator. I think the total sums up to about 95% Photoshop and 5% illustrator. You can find the rest of the project in my behance portfolio (behance.net/supersilo) Enjoy!


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Taxes: Where We All Stand…Where Do You Stand
By: Benjamin Dorsey, CPA, CFP®, CDFA™, MST | Director of Ta x Services
Each year after September, the IRS releases preliminary data for the previous filing year's tax returns. The most recent publication reports tax return data for returns processed for tax year 2013 (2014 preliminary data will be available later this year). With that in mind, below are some highlights of where the country's taxpayers stood in terms of tax return data as well as comparisons to how things looked for tax returns filed in prior years. Take a look and see where you stand.
1. 147.7 million tax returns were filed for tax year 2013. This represents a 1.9% increase compared to the 144.9 million returns that were filed for tax year 2012.
2. Of the 147.7 million tax returns filed for tax year 2013, 54.5 million (36.8%) were filed by married couples filing jointly.
3. Adjusted gross income (AGI) and taxable income both rose by 0.8% in 2013 as compared to 2012, while total tax increased by 3.6%.
4. 2013 was the first year of the Net Investment Income Tax ($11.68 billion in taxes collected in 2013), Additional Medicare Tax ($6.64 billion in taxes collected in 2013), and the new 39.6% tax bracket (35% had been the highest bracket in 2012).
5. The average AGI for all 2013 tax returns filed was $61,688. Of this amount, $44,857 came from salaries and wages.
6. AGI for all tax returns filed for 2013 totaled $9.11 trillion. Of this total, $6.63 trillion (72.7%) was related to salaries and wages.
7. Salaries and wages increased 2.6% year-over-year compared to 2012. Taxable distributions from pensions, annuities, 401(k)s, and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) increased 4.6% year-over-year. The S&P 500 returned 32.43% to investors for
calendar year 2013.
8. Unemployment compensation decreased to $52.18 billion for tax returns filed in 2013. This represented a 27% decrease from tax returns filed for tax year 2012. The national unemployment rate decreased from 7.9% in December 2012 to 6.7% in December 2013, a decrease of 15.2% year-over-year.
9. U.S. taxpayers received $25.92 billion from state income tax refunds in 2013. That equates to $175 per tax return filed. If a taxpayer received a state income tax refund of that amount every year and invested it at an 8% return for 40 years, she would have an additional $46,630 in her nest egg.
10. National estimates calculated total student loans outstanding in 2013 to be $1.2 trillion. Using an average interest rate of 4%, the total loan interest paid would amount to $48 billion. Student loan interest reported as a tax deduction on 2013 tax returns was $11.75 billion. The IRS limits student loan interest deductions to $2,500 per return, and disallows the deduction completely for joint filers with AGI over $150,000.
11. Electronic tax return filing comprised 85.6% of all tax return submissions for tax year 2013 (126.53 million submissions). Only 80 million taxpayers filed their 2007 tax returns electronically.
12. Total U.S. public debt outstanding was $16.43 trillion at Dec. 31, 2012. The national debt increased to $17.35 trillion at Dec. 31, 2013 (representing a $920 billion increase, or 5.5%). Total income-tax liability before applicable credits for all taxpayers during 2013 was $1.29 trillion.


Maggie holds an A.S. in Paralegal Studies. For over ten years, she had a successful career managing multi-family real estate followed by examining title in the Oil & Gas Industry.
Her career in property management provided her with invaluable experience in everything from superior customer service and financial management to the creativity essential in the marketing process. Tenants and property owners often have competing interests, which makes the property management terrain tricky to navigate.
Maggie attributes her accomplishments to dedication and adaptability while serving customers and clients with fairness, respect, and grace. Working in these diverse industries taught Maggie that success is achieved through integrity, always aiming for excellence, teamwork, and the ability to help others reach their goals.
Maggie understands what it is like to be in your shoes when establishing a new residence. The Oil & Gas Industry tends to be nomadic; in addition, she recently relocated to Tallahassee from New England.
Those experiences give Maggie a fresh perspective and sensitivity towards solving the challenges associated with finding a new home.
Maggie draws her energy from the sun. She lives in full color and loves new adventures! On a lazy day, you can find her happily laying under the Florida sun by the Gulf.


We check over 450 stores daily and we last saw this product for $14 at Nordstrom.
These Calvin Klein U5554 swim briefs are cut in a short length with a seamless back for a comfortable fit. Featuring an elasticated logo waist, these beach briefs will see you through your vacation in style.


I will be honest with you guys! The Democrats are going to regret Russia, Russia, Russia because it's going to come back like a boomerang. Russia was just a way to keep Trump from moving on with his plans for our country. But the real crimes from the Democratic party are finally coming to light, and hopefully, that will be the end of all for the corruption in government!.
Radio host and journalist Mark Steyn appeared on Tucker Carlson where he revealed the biggest secret of the Democratic party. He gave his opinion about the IT scandal that connects an IT staffer and DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Steyn actually revealed that someone WITHIN the democratic party could be responsible for the leaked DNC emails that they blamed on Russia!
During the interview, Steyn revealed that Debbie Wasserman Schultz's IT aide Imran Awan actually had the password to Debbie Wasserman Schultz's iPad, the device from which the DNC emails were retrieved.
But, unlike the Trump/Russia investigation, which has gone on so long because they're determined to find evidence that isn't there, in this IT scandal we have all the evidence that is. The question remains .. will there finally be prosecution or is the whole system corrupt?!?
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The Russia connection is phony started by Obama…..So is this going to be the topic from the Democrats until 2020. Every President has access to the leaders of other countries….this is nothing new.


REDDING, Calif. (Reuters) - A fast-growing northern California wildfire killed a second firefighter on Friday after high winds drove it into the city of Redding, prompting mass evacuations, destroying 500 structures and threatening thousands of other dwellings and businesses, officials said.
Flames raging in California's scenic Shasta-Trinity area erupted into a firestorm that jumped across the Sacramento River and swept into the western side of Redding, home to about 90,000 people, forcing residents to flee.
Firefighters and police "went into life-safety mode," hustling door to door to usher civilians out of harm's way, said Scott McLean, a spokesman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire).
Streets in the Western town were all but deserted, with thick, sickly-brown smoke filling the air, and plumes of smoke rising to the west.
Gale-force winds on Thursday night created a fire "tornado" said CalFire Director Ken Pimlott.
"This fire was whipped up into a whirlwind of activity, uprooting trees, moving vehicles, moving parts of roadways," Pimlott told a news briefing.
Such highly erratic, storm-like wildfires have grown commonplace in the state, Pimlott said.
Governor Jerry Brown requested emergency federal assistance to prevent an "imminent catastrophe" as Shasta County tried to find supplies and water for 30,000 evacuated residents and care for horses and cattle rescued from ranches and farms.
CalFire reported 500 structures destroyed by the blaze.
The fire had scorched 48,300 acres (19,500 hectares) by Friday and was just 3 percent contained as ground crews, helicopters and airplanes battled the flames for a fifth day.
High temperatures and low humidity were expected for the next seven to ten days, said Pimlott.
The blaze was one of nearly 90 large fires burning nationally, most of them in the West. One of those prompted the closure of much of California's Yosemite National Park.
The blaze in Redding, about 150 miles (240 km) north of Sacramento, on Thursday killed a bulldozer operator working with fire teams to clear brush around the fire. A member of the Redding Fire Department was also reported killed on Friday. A Redding hospital said it had treated eight people, including three firefighters.
Rob Wright, 61, and his wife stayed to fight off flames with a high-powered water hose.
Video and images posted on social media showed flames engulfing structures, as an orange glow lit up the sky.
A Red Cross employee told local ABC affiliate KRCR-TV some 500 people took shelter in an evacuation center at Shasta College. Motels were filled to capacity and livestock owners were told to take their animals to the town's rodeo ground.
The Carr Fire, the name given to the Redding blaze, was one of three fierce blazes threatening large populated areas.
A 32-year-old man was charged with setting the Cranston fire, along with eight other blazes, and faces a potential life sentence if convicted of the charges.


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Jennifer-Lynn Crawford and I will be performing THIS Saturday 13th August. At: Bold Tendencies, 95A Rye Lane, Peckham 7-9pm Free but ticketed. As part of: The Elephant and the Nun Festival. We will be dancing 'Cycle Stories' a dance that is about me and about Jennifer and about you and your dreams. You can dance too. That would be lovely! Come!
Bold Tendencies is an Sculpture park in a disused car park in Peckham. The current exhibition is running until the end of September.
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Who knew this existed? Way to go Lee!
I bought an aluminum adapter on eBay several years ago to use Lee cutters on my Lyman Case Prep Xpress station. Went to buy another to have one on hand, just in case, and found Lee now makes one!
They run about $10. Good deal! Will have to try it out and see, but I would imagine it being a little more concentric, less wobble, than the aluminum adapters on eBay.


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