When choosing a buyer's agent, it is important that you have every confidence in the agent's ability to represent your best interests. When purchasing a property in today's market, it is not unusual to find more than one buyer trying to secure the same property.
Because of the competitive real estate market, your agent must be educated, aggressive, know current values, and also be respected by their peers. A reputation for high ethical standards and attention to detail is a must when negotiating for that desirable property.
Whatever your reasons for buying, finding the right home in the perfect neighborhood, and at a cost that is within your budget, is no small task. That's why many buyers choose to work with a full-service, licensed real estate professional, like myself, to guide them through the process. I have detailed information about properties for sale by every company, and can make appointments to see any home that you're interested in.
A smart listing agent will not advise a seller to consider price only – there are many additional factors that an agent should keep in mind. One of these is the agent representing the buyer and her ability to achieve a successful closing.
Before you get started, do some homework.
This handy Buyers Guide will show you some things to keep in mind as you are hunting for that home of your dreams.
How much house you can afford is largely dependent on how large a mortgage (basically, a home loan) you can handle.
Start your research by using our simple mortgage calculators below to see whether you can afford to pay the monthly mortgage on the kinds of houses you have in mind.
We also encourage you to make application with a lender before you start looking for a home. This is called getting pre-approved for a loan; it will tell you exactly how much you can afford and may make the closing process go faster.
But, remember that owning a home involves more than a monthly mortgage. You'll also have to consider money you'll need to have at hand when you make an offer, when you close on a home and on a monthly basis after the home is yours.
Don't forget the day-to-day expenses you may incur once you own that home.
Apply to the old rule – You don't want to be house rich but pocket poor!
House hunting can be both exciting and frustrating. Most home buyers see roughly 15 houses before buying one. To make the search easier and faster, nearly half of all house hunters today begin by browsing for properties on the Internet, using websites like this one.
The internet is a quick way to see whether the houses that are currently available meet the following critical criteria: in the right location, with the right features and at the right price. If you find after your internet search that few properties meet with your expectations, you may want to readjust your criteria change the location, features, price to increase your chances of finding a house that works for you. If you have any difficulties in this initial search, feel free to contact me for assistance. Homes can become available instantly and your agent is always the most current resource for literally up to the minute new home listing information.
Once you know what you want, where you want it and what you can afford, its time to see the houses for yourself. To help stay focused, bring with you a checklist of things that you've decided ahead of time are important qualities of your future home.
Is there enough room for you to grow in?
Is the house in move-in condition or will it need work?
Is it close enough to everyday needs, such as grocery stores, schools, work?
Will you feel safe here?
Do the appliances that are part of the sale work?
Is the yard right for your needs?
Will you be happy in this house in winter, summer, spring, fall?
You may also want to take some exterior and interior photos of each house you visit so that you can keep track of its pros and cons.
While you're not required to use a real estate professional, it is a good idea.
A professional has access to a network of contacts and can draw from extensive market knowledge to help pinpoint the right house for you quickly.
A professional also can help you structure your deal to save money, explain the advantages and disadvantages of different types of mortgages and guide you through the paperwork.
And best of all, our professional services are at no cost to you!
There are a variety of mortgage types available today, each with advantages and disadvantages depending on how long you plan to live in the home, the financial marketplace and your income potential, among other things.
A fixed-rate mortgage is the most common. In a fixed-rate mortgage, your interest rate and payment stay the same for the life of the loan. An adjustable-rate mortgage usually starts out at lower interest rates and lower monthly payments than fixed-rate mortgages, but your rate and monthly payments may rise and fall based on a financial index.
There are also several government mortgage programs available, including FHA mortgages, which are designed to help people who might not otherwise qualify for a loan.
You may also have a choice in loan terms. There are 30-year loans and 15-year loans.
Is the asking price fair? Here's where the legwork you put in while shopping for a home pays off. Decide whether this house is priced right or out of line in the current marketplace.
Is the house in good condition? Is this house in move-in condition or will it need a lot of work? Take any costs of improvement into consideration when deciding your offer price.
Has it been on the market long? Usually the longer a house has been on the market, the more likely it is the owner would accept a lower offer. Or maybe its just overpriced for the market.
Is it a sellers' or buyers' market? If the houses you're interested in are being bought as soon as they're listed, that means you've got a lot of competition from other buyers; offer accordingly. If houses aren't selling fast, you may have more leverage in negotiating a lower price.
This can be just the beginning of the negotiation process. The seller has three options: accept your offer, counter your offer or reject your offer. Let your real estate professional advise you on the best way to present your offer for a good outcome.
When your offer has been accepted, the contingency period begins. This is time that allows you to obtain financing, perform inspections and satisfy any other contingencies of your purchase agreement.
Obtaining financing might include loan approval, which will include an appraisal of the property. Also be prepared to make your down payment, which is usually due several days before the close of escrow.
Now is the time to schedule a professional inspection of the property; it is one of the best safeguards you can take before buying. A home inspector should check (and may give you a rough price for repairs on) the electrical system, plumbing and waste disposal, the water heater, insulation and ventilation, water source and quality, pests, foundation, doors, windows, ceilings, walls, floors and roof.
Keep in mind that the inspector isn't there to tell you whether you're getting a good deal. He or she is there to give you an educated and professional opinion on whether the house is structurally and mechanically sound and fill you in on any repairs that are needed.
A paid homeowners insurance policy is required at closing.
Often a real estate professional will help make sure your insurance company and your title officer are working together to put your policy in effect by the close of escrow.
But, if you get your insurance agent involved early in your home-buying process, he or she may also help point out ways to help keep your insurance premiums lower.
When the property you're buying has been inspected and you've had your final walk-through of the property to see that all contingency conditions such as final repairs made by the seller — have been met, its time to face the final paperwork.
You will be signing loan documents and closing papers, paying the balance of your down payment and closing costs.
This is the day you get the keys to your new home. Congratulations!


Location, Location! Convenient neighborhood just minutes from Turkey Creek Shopping and Eating! You will love the Open Floor Plan and the updated Kitchen with new cabinets, elevated dishwasher for easy access, Granite counter tops, large island and stainless appliances. Large Family Room with Gas fireplace makes for a great gathering place or exit to the private park-like serene setting in your own backyard. Hand Scraped Wood flooring throughout first floor. Large Laundry room with custom Hand Scraped Wood floor with Inlayed Tile. Second Floor host amazing Master Suite, 3 more Spacious Bedrooms and another bath. 2 New HVAC Systems 2018, 6 year old Roof and lots of other updates.


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Distributed and remote control - Based on smart house
Yao, K. C., Fang, J. S. & Huang, W. T., 2012, Proceedings - 2012 International Conference on Computing, Measurement, Control and Sensor Network, CMCSN 2012. p. 249-252 4 p. 6245827. (Proceedings - 2012 International Conference on Computing, Measurement, Control and Sensor Network, CMCSN 2012).
Global system for mobile communications
Dynamic simulation and analysis of a low-voltage micro-grid
Huang, W. T., Yao, K. C., Wu, C. C. & Wang, S. W., 2012 Sep 28, Proceedings - 2012 International Conference on Computing, Measurement, Control and Sensor Network, CMCSN 2012. p. 245-248 4 p. 6245826. (Proceedings - 2012 International Conference on Computing, Measurement, Control and Sensor Network, CMCSN 2012).
Dynamic analysis
Turbogenerators
A genetic algorithm approach for planning load transfer points in primary distribution networks
Huang, W. T., Yao, K. C., Chen, D. F. & Yang, W. C., 2013 Jan 16, In: ICIC Express Letters. 7, 2, p. 397-402 6 p.
Electric power distribution
Developing an industry-oriented automatic measurement technology course
Yao, K., Huang, W-T., Chiang, J. S. & Yao, K. P., 2014 Jan 1, In: ICIC Express Letters. 8, 2, p. 511-517 7 p.
The study of practical competence indicator analysis and establishment of an automatic measurement technology course
Yao, K. C., Lai, C. H. & Fang, J. S., 2011, In: World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education. 9, 3, p. 161-166 6 p.
Supervisory personnel
Using the direct search method for optimal dispatch of distributed generation in a medium-voltage microgrid
Huang, W. T., Yao, K. C. & Wu, C. C., 2014, In: Energies. 7, 12, p. 8355-8373 19 p.
Direct Search Method
Distributed power generation
Derivation and application of a new transmission loss formula for power system economic dispatch
Huang, W. T., Yao, K. C., Chen, M. K., Wang, F. Y., Zhu, C. H., Chang, Y. R., Lee, Y. D. & Ho, Y. H., 2018 Feb, In: Energies. 11, 2, en11020417.
Economic Dispatch
IoT application on establishing smart home
Yao, K. C., Huang, W. T., Hsu, L. C., Lai, J. Y. & Yang, C. K., 2020 Dec, In: ICIC Express Letters, Part B: Applications. 11, 12, p. 1133-1142 10 p.
New network sensitivity-based approach for real-time complex power flow calculation
Huang, W. T. & Yao, K. C., 2012 Feb 1, In: IET Generation, Transmission and Distribution. 6, 2, p. 109-120 12 p.
Reactive power
Jacobian matrices
A three-phase line flow calculation approach for distribution automation
Huang, W-T., Yao, K. & Wu, C. C., 2013 Nov 25, 2013 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2013. p. 599-604 6 p. 6617984. (2013 IEEE International Conference on Mechatronics and Automation, IEEE ICMA 2013).
Iot application on remote monitoring and control of museum display cabinet
Yao, K., Huang, W-T., Lo, C. Y., Hsu, L. C. & Chiang, J. S., 2016 Sep 1, In: ICIC Express Letters. 10, 9, p. 2249-2255 7 p.
Atmospheric humidity
Application of hybrid algorithms on course scheduling
Yao, K. C., Huang, W. T., Chen, D. F. & Fang, J. S., 2013, In: ICIC Express Letters. 7, 1, p. 197-202 6 p.
Establish electromyography measurement and control technique by virtual instrument
Yao, K., Huang, W-T. & Chiang, J. S., 2011 Aug 1, In: ICIC Express Letters. 5, 8 A, p. 2683-2690 8 p.
A LabWIEW™ based photovoltaic cells virtual instrumental system for educational purpose
Huang, W-T., Yao, K., Wu, C. C. & Huang, Y. H., 2014 Jan 1, In: ICIC Express Letters. 8, 2, p. 613-619 7 p.
Open circuit voltage
Short circuit currents
A three-stage optimal approach for power system economic dispatch considering microgrids
Huang, W. T., Yao, K. C., Wu, C. C., Chang, Y. R., Lee, Y. D. & Ho, Y. H., 2016 Nov, In: Energies. 9, 11, 976.
Augmented reality and competition in robotics education: Effects on 21st century competencies, group collaboration and learning motivation
Chen, C-H., Yang, C-K., Huang, K. & Yao, K-C., 2020, In: Journal of Computer Assisted Learning.
Multi-function automatic measurement platform
Yao, K. C., Fang, J. S. & Huang, W. T., 2012, In: International Journal of Innovative Computing, Information and Control. 8, 11, p. 7663-7678 16 p.
Developing an industry-oriented safety curriculum using the Delphi technique
Chen, D. F., Wu, T. C., Chen, C. H., Chang, S. H., Yao, K. C. & Liao, C. W., 2016 Jul 2, In: International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion. 23, 3, p. 302-316 15 p.
A spiral-ADDIEE & R industry-oriented automatic measurement technology
Yao, K., 2013 Aug 5, In: Global Journal of Engineering Education. 15, 2, p. 88-95 8 p.

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The surprising final chapter of a great American life.
When the first volume of Mark Twain's uncensored Autobiography was published in 2010, it was hailed as an essential addition to the shelf of his works and a crucial document for our understanding of the great humorist's life and times. This third and final volume crowns and completes his life's work. Like its companion volumes, it chronicles Twain's inner and outer life through a series of daily dictations that go wherever his fancy leads.
Created from March 1907 to December 1909, these dictations present Mark Twain at the end of his life: receiving an honorary degree from Oxford University; railing against Theodore Roosevelt; founding numerous clubs; incredulous at an exhibition of the Holy Grail; credulous about the authorship of Shakespeare's plays; relaxing in Bermuda; observing (and investing in) new technologies. The Autobiography's "Closing Words" movingly commemorate his daughter Jean, who died on Christmas Eve 1909. Also included in this volume is the previously unpublished "Ashcroft-Lyon Manuscript," Mark Twain's caustic indictment of his "putrescent pair" of secretaries and the havoc that erupted in his house during their residency.
Fitfully published in fragments at intervals throughout the twentieth century, Autobiography of Mark Twain has now been critically reconstructed and made available as it was intended to be read. Fully annotated by the editors of the Mark Twain Project, the complete Autobiography emerges as a landmark publication in American literature.
Editors: Benjamin Griffin and Harriet Elinor Smith
Associate Editors: Victor Fischer, Michael B. Frank, Amanda Gagel, Sharon K. Goetz, Leslie Diane Myrick, Christopher M. Ohge
Publisher: University of California Press
Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.5 x 2.6 inches


Importing customers is the fastest way to add or update customers in DecoNetwork. To import customers, you need to have all your customer information in a CSV file, which can be edited as a spreadsheet. When you import, the column headers in the CSV file will be matched with the corresponding customer fields in DecoNetwork and the customer information will be added or updated accordingly. You can also import data for custom fields. Before importing, you must first add custom fields in your Fulfillment Center Admin. Click here for instructions on how to add custom customer fields.
Click on Import Customer CSV.
The Import Customers popup is displayed.
Click on the Download Sample CSV File link.
Depending on your browser settings, the sample file, customers.csv, will be immediately downloaded to the default download location or you will be prompted to choose a download location.
The Customers CSV file will have all the required column headers required for a complete customer record.
Enter your customer information into the Customer CSV file and save it.
For fields that can have multiple values (i.e., multi-select and checkbox field types), values in the CSV file should be separated by a comma.
For fields that have options, the value in the CSV file should match the chosen option exactly.
Make sure that you do not add spaces after values that are options. The unexpected space will cause the import to error.
The system will update existing records when it finds matching data in the ID, email, or login fields. If all three fields are unique or missing, a new record will be created.
If the email address is missing, the customer record will be created with a blank Login that will populate once an email is entered into the account and saved.
Create website account creates an account allowing the customer to login to your primary DecoNetwork store.
Send welcome email sends a welcome email to the customer.
Resend welcome email if user already exists re-sends a welcome email to the customer if the customer already exists in your DecoNetwork system.
Locate your customers.csv file and click Open in the File Upload dialog.
Click Okay in the Import Customers popup.
An Import Progress popup will be displayed with a progress bar to show you the progress of the import. On completion of the import, a message will be displayed informing you of the success or failure of the import. If the import failed, a list of errors will be shown in the popup.
Add custom customer fields from the Customer Settings section of your Fulfillment Center Admin. Click here for instructions.
Export the Customer CSV file as per instructions above for creating the Customer CSV.
Enter the data for the custom fields into the Customer CSV.
For fields that have options, the value in the CSV file should match the available options exactly.
Import the Customer CSV as per the instructions above for importing the Customer CSV.
I assume at this point that custom fields are not available for import?
The sample csv does not include them?
Entering the correct ids into the id field will ensure customer records are updated and not duplicated.
So I've done some testing and see import does update with an edited export list, using the id as a key I assume.
I suggest adding a bit more to help page in regards to what happens without an email address - it has a blank Login that will populate once an email is entered into the account and saved.
Regarding updates, its confusing because in my testing, reusing the Sample CSV File did indicate some updates but for records with email it does not.
However, if you export the customers, edit the records and import that edited list - it works perfectly - only updating records - likely because the ID is present.
So this could be explained a bit more.
Is there a limit on how many records can be imported in a file? I have 19,000 customer records in csv.
I have tried splitting it up, and can get some imports run in batches of 500, but it still seems to give errors and only import a few sometimes.
There is no limit on the number of records. The errors may be due faults in your CSV file. Can you please submit a support ticket so that one of our client services team members can help you troubleshoot.


There are many autoresponders out there that it is difficult to find one that satisfies your needs and your budget.
Let us get into this Sendlane Review and see if this autoresponder company can meet your needs and goals for your company.
Sendlane makes it effortless to make a native link from within Sendlane to your site. Additionally, you can join to popular internet affiliate marketing programs such as WooCommerce and Clickbank. Integrations are being added constantly, so your favourite application may not be available today, but it will probably be available soon. Sendlane's staff is always available to choose almost any integration asks, so make your voice be heard and request your favorite program!
You'll have the ability to understand precisely how your customers move and browse through your site. Additionally, it displays and stores all that data inside their client profile in your Sendlane account.
The newest Deep Data capabilities allow you to capture the entire listing of your clients behaviors on your Shopify shop.
Plus, the data sync happens instantly, so that you may view the most updated details (by customer) anytime you desire!
The ideal way to see if Sendlane integrations will work with your applications would be to register for a free 14 day trial and give it a try!
Among the hottest buzzwords in 2018 is retargeting or even remarketing. It's a term used to describe a means of marketing that gets customers or possible customers back to your site.
Sendlane has only introduced email retargeting for every one of its clients as a brand new feature included at no cost.
Other email autoresponder services have a tendency to be tough to get a hold of. Emailing support may take hours or days, and you may not get the answer you were searching for.
Their average response time is really a whooping 3 moments, but chances are you will be talking to a Sendlane Support Specialist in less than that. Furthermore, they've worked on a comprehensive knowledge base full of very helpful tutorials at which you can easily learn how to begin with Sendlane.
There have been several people questioning Sendlane deliverability. I've moved a few of readers to them in order to test the Sendlane deliverability and I've discovered it to be in accordance with my additional autoresponders.
I must state that deliverability is dependent on several different issues and it is tough to make a decision on deliverability without sending the exact same message, together with exact subject line to some listing that has substantially the same average open prices.
I discovered that the Sendlane open speed was slightly lower than my other responder open rate, but it's hard to tell whether that was a deliverability problem or not.
Sendlane does offer a free trial. It is a 14 day free trial plus a credit card is required because it will upgrade to a paid accounts after 14 days dependent on the number of subscribers which you have on your account.
Now that we understand what Sendlane costs, let's take a peek at what attributes are included in the cost.
I let them grow and perform their problems before I choose to give them a test drive and then assess them for this review.


It promotes vigor, steadfastness and stamina. Imparts self-confidence, helping you to be at ease in your surroundings. Onyx banishes grief, enhances self-control and stimulates the power of wise decision-making. It encourages happiness and good fortune.


The World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) is currently seeking to recruit a full-time Coordinator for the Child Protection Against Torture Program.
Location: International Secretariat of the OMCT, Geneva, Switzerland.
Dates and duration: 1 December 2018 to 1stAugust 2019 (maternity replacement).


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Historic Fincastle, Inc Recognizes Scott Critzer for his tireless work on the Fincastle Sidewalk Project
The Board of Directors of Historic Fincastle, Inc (HFI) voted to recognize Scott Critzer for his tireless work on the Fincastle Sidewalk Grant project. HFI presented Critzer with a plaque noting his leadership and perseverance on the sidewalk project at its annual Membership Open House held at Santillane. Critzer spent countless hours on the sidewalk project starting in 2007 and continuing through 2014 when the project was completed. The 2007 Fincastle Town Council, under his leadership, started looking at renovating the town's aging sidewalks. Mayor Critzer led the council and citizens through a series of community meetings to gauge public interest in the project. The town council applied for grant funding with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for renovation to its sidewalks through a program called TEA, or Transportation Enhancement Act, which offered an 80 percent matching grant, and the remaining 20 percent being the responsibility of the Town of Fincastle. In the spring of 2008, VDOT notified the Town that it would be eligible for funding for the project in the neighborhood of $1 million.
Mayor Critzer continued to spend hours working on committees with the engineering firm to design and plan the sidewalk paths, meet with concerned citizens, find solutions for infrastructure issues, identify impacts on the homeowners, explore and make materials choices and control overall costs of the project. A construction contract was awarded to Virginia Carolina Paving in December of 2013. An unforeseen obstacle occurred in January of 2014, when VDOT noticed that the street configuration of this historic town would not meet current Federal traffic lane and parking area width requirements. Thus Critzer and many other citizens spent time considering the impact of one-way streets on the town.
Scott Critzer worked from 2007 to 2014, seven years, to see this project come to fruition. HFI and its members recognize him for his dedication to this project and the town of Fincastle. The sidewalks have enhanced the town and its historic character for many years to come.


Do You Think Social Media Helps You In Ranking?
If technically visualized, social media are not listed as a search engine, but not utilizing the services of YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, is keeping oneself from a vast ocean of information, as these sites have content comparable to a search engine. Sites like Twitter also allow refining of searches via a filter.
SEO revolves mainly around the thought processes of Google and although various other search engines are available, for instance Yahoo, Bing, none can surpass or even match up to the search results rendered by Google. Social media searches, however, quite frequently feature in Google's top searches. For instance, looking up a person's name on Google would immediately open up various links to a Facebook or LinkedIn profile.
However, with the conflicting notion about whether or not social media contribute to search engine traffic, it is not given its due importance. Social media can actually be considereda search engine in itself. As a marketing policy, it is to be borne in mind to not neglect social searches.
Despite the contradiction, I feel, social media influence can get you higher on the rank list. Simply put, Google ranks the website higher if it considers you as a credible source. The number of link backs received on the social site estimates this. Of course, unfortunately, this can be misinterpreted by several dubious spam links on the site, which is referred to a negative SEO.
A social media page or a tweet with relevant uncommon keywords could generate a good amount of traffic on the website as they are listed through SEO. Social sharing helps create site links and the link backs your site receives.
The prime focus is not only to focus on high quality content, and keywords, but also to work on your social media marketing company influence for it to relate to more masses. Thus, for a successful ranking, you must accept that effective seo services is actually an intertwined venture with content marketing and social media, and none of them is capable of functioning solitarily in climbing the ranking rungs.


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Q: Is Knights of the Fallen empire and Lvl 65 only available to subscribers? Is Knights of the Fallen empire and Lvl 65 only available to subscribers? can you just pay for it directly like you could Hutt Cartel and Shadow of Revan? I don't see it for purchase in the store/website. I just hit level 60 with one of my characters, but I don't think I'm leveling anymore...

A: I'm afraid not.  The only way to play Knights of the Fallen Empire is by subscribing.  The good part about subscribing, though, is that you get every single expansion with it now.  So for a $15 payment, you get the Rise of the Hutt Cartel, Shadow of Revan, and the newest, Knights of the Fallen Empire.  Plus the month's bonus of being a subscriber.

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Hey, so I used to do CS mapping a bit time ago and just came back. The new maps that are comming out have higher quality textures than I've seen b4. Wondering if they are just better done then run through Wally, or is there a new method? Thx in advance.
What maps are you playing I want better Graphics!
Hmm, maybe they just cleaned up the textures. There were some nice looking maps released '07/08 and looked a lot better than other maps I've seen. Can't remember the names right now.
That's possible. Could just be scaling. Also Zoner's tools lifted some restrictions, making use of the extra memory. Obviously, this was a while ago. But I guess you know this.


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Old Market businesses say rising from ruins has been tough climb
Some business owners affected by the January fire say they're running out of time and options
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WEBVTT WITH THE UPDATE IN THIS STORY. >> REPORTER: A LOT HAS HAPPENED SINCE JANUARY 9TH. I'M WALKING ON A SIDEWALK THAT LAST MONTH WAS BLOCKED OFF. BUT YOU CAN SEE THAT BUSINESSES HERE IN THE MERCER BUILDING ARE STILL CLOSED, AND SO ARE THE ONES NEXT DOOR. UNFORESEEN CHALLENGES AND INSURANCE ISSUES PUTTING THE BRAKES ON RE-CONSTRUCTION. BRAKES ON RE-CONSTRUCTION. FROM FIRE TO ICE. A JANUARY EXPLOSION PUT THE MERCER BUILDING THROUGH THE GAUNTLET. >> THERE WERE CHALLENGES, SOME LIKE WE'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. >> REPORTER: THE OLD MARKET WATCHING AS THE CORNER OF 11TH AND HOWARD IS SLOWLY PUT BACK TOGETHER. ASSISTANT CITY PLANNING DIRECTOR JAY DAVIS SAYS WE'RE JUST MONTHS AWAY FROM SEEING SOME TENANTS MOVE BACK IN. >> THE FLOORS HAVE ALL BEEN PUT BACK IN, THE BUILDING'S BEEN STABILIZED, IT'S NOW STRUCTURALLY SOUND. >> REPORTER: RIGHT BEFORE THANKSGIVING, THE SIDEWALK ON HOWARD, AND ALL OF 11TH STREET, REOPENED -- A RELIEF FOR SHOPS AROUND THE SITE WHO SAY BUSINESS HAS BEEN HURTING. >> PEOPLE WOULD COME IN THROUGH THE PASSAGEWAY AND THEN THEY'D GO UP TO THE FRONT DOOR AND BE LIKE, OH, WE CAN WALK OUT HERE? >> REPORTER: SOME HURTING MORE THAN OTHERS. MARKET HOUSE OWNER NICK BARTHOLOMEW SAYS HIS BUILDING, WHICH ALSO HOUSES 'NICHE', IS STILL DEALING WITH MOLD. AND AIR-QUALITY LEVELS NOT SAFE TO BE IN. >> I REALLY DON'T THINK WE'RE ANY FURTHER THAN WE WERE SIX TO EIGHT MONTHS AGO >> REPORTER: BARTHOLOMEW SAYS INSURANCE MONEY COVERING RENT AND HIS EMPLOYEES' SALARIES IS CUT OFF AFTER A YEAR. THAT'S LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY. >> IT MEANS MORE PROBLEMS, IT MEANS NOW THAT THESE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BEEN LOYAL TO US THAT WE'VE BEEN PAYING ALL ALONG HAVE TO GO FIND DIFFERENT JOBS. >> REPORTER: BUT BARTHOLOMEW SAYS HE'S NOT GIVING UP, ALONG WITH THE OWNERS OF NICHE AND NOUVELLE EVE, PROMISING TO BE BACK. >> THE MARKET HOUSE WAS HERE, WE'LL BE HERE AND WE'LL BE OPEN SOON. >> REPORTER: I'M TOLD SOME BUSINESSES ARE STRUGGLING WITH INSURANCE. THERE'S ALSO THE ONGOING LAWSUIT AGAINST THE CONTRACTOR AND TWO OTHER COMPANIES INVOLVED IN TH DRILLING THAT LED TO THE FIRE. ANOTHER HEARING IS SCHEDULED
While Old Market progress has been steady, business owners say insurance issues and unforeseen challenges have put the brakes on reconstruction. Just over 11 months ago, fire destroyed the historic Mercer building in the Old Market. The explosion near 11th and Howard shut down several businesses on the block and displaced more than one dozen residents. "There were challenges, some like we've never seen before," assistant city planning director Jay Davis said. Davis says many of those challenges stemmed from the amount of water poured on the burning building, which then froze. He estimates that put more than 20 tons of weight on the structure's walls and awning. Since then, floors and new windows have been installed, and the walls have been stabilized, Davis says. The sidewalk along the north side of Howard and 11th streets reopened the week before Thanksgiving -- a relief for shops around the site who say business has been hurting. "People would come in through the Passageway and then they'd go up to the front door and be like, 'Oh, we can walk out here?'" Taylor Schram, with All About Me boutique, said. Some businesses are hurting more than others. Market House owner Nick Bartholomew says his building, which also houses Niche, is still dealing with mold and poor air quality levels. "The air is heavy in there and it doesn't feel crisp and clean like where it needs to be," Bartholomew said. "I really don't think we're any further than we were six to eight months ago." Bartholomew says insurance money covering rent and his employees' salaries gets cut off on January 10. "It means more problems, it means now that these people that have been loyal to us that we've been paying all along have to go find different jobs," Bartholomew said. But Bartholomew, and many others in the Old Market, say they're not giving up hope. Bartholomew, along with the owners of Niche and Nouvelle Eve, have promised to come back, hopefully by the spring of 2017. The lawsuit against the companies involved in the underground drilling that investigators believe led to the fire is ongoing. The Mercers, along with several of the affected business owners and residents, sued North Central Services, Unite Private Networks and Cellco Partnership back in April. Another court hearing is scheduled for December 21.
While Old Market progress has been steady, business owners say insurance issues and unforeseen challenges have put the brakes on reconstruction.
Just over 11 months ago, fire destroyed the historic Mercer building in the Old Market. The explosion near 11th and Howard shut down several businesses on the block and displaced more than one dozen residents.
"There were challenges, some like we've never seen before," assistant city planning director Jay Davis said.
Davis says many of those challenges stemmed from the amount of water poured on the burning building, which then froze. He estimates that put more than 20 tons of weight on the structure's walls and awning.
Since then, floors and new windows have been installed, and the walls have been stabilized, Davis says.
The sidewalk along the north side of Howard and 11th streets reopened the week before Thanksgiving -- a relief for shops around the site who say business has been hurting.
"People would come in through the Passageway and then they'd go up to the front door and be like, 'Oh, we can walk out here?'" Taylor Schram, with All About Me boutique, said.
Some businesses are hurting more than others. Market House owner Nick Bartholomew says his building, which also houses Niche, is still dealing with mold and poor air quality levels.
"The air is heavy in there and it doesn't feel crisp and clean like where it needs to be," Bartholomew said. "I really don't think we're any further than we were six to eight months ago."
Bartholomew says insurance money covering rent and his employees' salaries gets cut off on January 10.
"It means more problems, it means now that these people that have been loyal to us that we've been paying all along have to go find different jobs," Bartholomew said.
But Bartholomew, and many others in the Old Market, say they're not giving up hope. Bartholomew, along with the owners of Niche and Nouvelle Eve, have promised to come back, hopefully by the spring of 2017.
The lawsuit against the companies involved in the underground drilling that investigators believe led to the fire is ongoing. The Mercers, along with several of the affected business owners and residents, sued North Central Services, Unite Private Networks and Cellco Partnership back in April.
Another court hearing is scheduled for December 21.


The star I want to speak to you about from God's Word this morning is a star more spectacular and more fascinating than any earthly star.
This star in the sky was the Original Christmas Ornament and it speaks of God's Glory.
All throughout the Bible we find light associated with God's Glory.
Christians shine because God's Glory is reflecting on them.
Is your life like that original Christmas ornament? Are you allowing God's glory to be reflected through you?
What is the Guiding Light in your life?
They followed God's guidance and they found…The Greatest Gift.
And Yet…all of their gifts combined 1000 times over could not begin to compare to the marvelous gift of God, their eyes beheld as the star lead them to that place where they found "their Savior".
He came as the gift to all of us who will receive Him.


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American Football super coach Ted Lasso signs for Premier League club
AFC Richmond revealed the unlikely hire after impressing in the U.S. in a different sport entirely, and he'll be looking to silence the doubters
In one of the most surprising announcements of the season, Premier League side AFC Richmond have unveiled American coach Ted Lasso as their new manager.
The appointment has come as a shock to football pundits and supporters alike, with some notable names left confused as to why the Premier League side would appoint someone with no experience in football management and no experience in football at any level.
Despite those reservations, Lasso does have coaching experience in a different type of football, having previously taken charge of an American Football team at college level.
He will bring with him experience from his time as a lower-tier Kansas college coach and will be assisted by Coach Beard.
It is hoped that Lasso's arrival can help get the best out of players such as veteran Roy Kent and bright young star Jamie Tartt.
The announcement was a closely guarded secret until Friday's unveiling where Lasso was given the opportunity to speak to journalists for the first time and reveal why he has decided to test himself in England's top flight, having never coached a soccer team before.
Lasso spoke highly of his new employers and claimed that he would bring a different attitude to the team, one where hard work is important, but perhaps not the most important aspect of coaching.
"I know that AFC Richmond is going to give you everything it's got, win or lose," Lasso claimed at his first official press conference.
However, there may have been one eventuality Lasso did not prepare for: drawn games, which is something one intrepid reporter present was quick to point out.
"That's right, y'all do ties here," the coach exclaimed, before highlighting the importance of all aspects of player development.
"For me, success is not about the wins and losses," he said. "It's about having these young fellas being the best versions of themselves on and off the field."
Additionally, Richmond have revealed that the appointment of the former American football coach represents a new direction for the rudderless team, insisting: "Richmond are changing the way we do things. That way is the Lasso way."
Already, both the media and the team's players are cynical about the appointment, but the important question remains: can the new coach get them to see the Ted Lasso way?
Watch Ted Lasso from August 14 on Apple TV+


In today's world where housing and real estate only gets more expensive by the day, it becomes wishful thinking to have a home to call your own. The housing crisis only gets worse. This is why former Rolls-Royce engineer Jag Virdie created a housing solution called "Conker" living.
Virdie designed a spherical house called Conker Pod. This living accommodation measures nearly 13 feet in diameter and features amenities for simple living. It has a kitchenette, a living space with a built-in bed, and a lavatory.
Aside from its amenities, there is still a lot to like about the Conker Pod and these include its one-day installation and versatility. You can have your pod set up virtually anywhere– on your backyard, in the middle of the desert, and even in icy environments. It adapts to various terrains and holds firmly to the ground on four anchors.
Moreover, the panels are customizable according to personal preference, which makes each Conker Pod unique to its owner. It can be individually styled to suit the environment. You can even go stylish and request for bright, bold printed panels. Likewise, you have an option to connect several pods together to create space for a double bed, clothes storage, and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and toilet.
More importantly, the Conker Pod is eco-friendly. It uses durable aluminum and recycled plastic to create the panels. Its unique structure also allows rainwater to fall down the sphere, which you can filter and recycle. The pod also has a heat-recovery system that traps the warmth inside. One pod costs about $27,000.
The Curve Appeal is the world's first freeform 3D printed house. It uses twenty-eight 3D-printed panels to form sections, the room, kitchen, and bath.
The Gray Head House sits just outside Telluride, Colorado. It's comprised of ten interlocking pavilions that offer amazing views of the Rocky Mountains.
The Seascape Lane at the Hamptons offers a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean. This house boasts luxurious amenities for a resort-like living.
The By The Way House designed by KWK Promes is quite eye-catching. An aerial view of the dwelling shows a structure that tapers into a smaller pathway.


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7 best rooftop bars in Amsterdam
02 July 2019 , by Rachel Deloughry
With the Dutch weather finally getting warmer, bars in Amsterdam become jam-packed with hoards of people enjoying cool beers, refreshing cocktails and bites. Terraces are plain to see at street level, but finding your ideal roof terrace bar, on the other hand, is less obvious, so we've put together a guide for you to discover a hidden Amsterdam!
What are the best rooftop terraces in Amsterdam?
Here are some of the prime locations for enjoying drinks this summer on the rooftops in Amsterdam:
Up on the roof at NEMO Science Museum
Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam
Freely accessible to all via the steps leading from the street, or from the entrance hall of the Nemo Science Museum, up on the roof of NEMO Science Museum, you'll find a restaurant / bar with a massive terrace, as well as an exhibition space and the highest city plaza in the Netherlands.
Relax, grab your drink of choice and enjoy the sunshine while you chat with friends or look over the harbour and watch the boats, trains and bicycles go by.
A'DAM Lookout
Overhoeksplein 5, 1031 KS Amsterdam
Famous for its "Over the Edge" swing that gives you panoramic views, as well as a striking observation deck, you can also enjoy drinks, food and clubbing on the top of the 22-storey building. What used to be the old Shell tower, has been transformed into one of the most dynamic and adventurous locations in Amsterdam.
Oosterdoksstraat 4, 1011 DK Amsterdam
Skylounge, at DoubleTree by Hilton, is an award-winning rooftop lounge bar with great views of the Amsterdam streetscape. Located at Oosterdoksstraat, it's an ideal place to meet friends close to central station and it's open from 11am, 365 days a year, making it one of the most reliable and convenient rooftop venues for rail passengers.
Bureau rooftop bar
Johan Huizingalaan 763A, 1066 VH Amsterdam
Not only is Bureau rooftop bar one of the most popular rooftop bars in all of the city, but it's also doing its bit for mother nature. At the "rooftop park" there is a vegetable garden that provides fresh food for the restaurant. Everything served is homemade and, thanks to the vegetable patch, a lot of the food you'll be eating there will have zero food miles!
W Amsterdam
Spuistraat 175, 1012 VN Amsterdam
The most striking thing about the W Lounge is probably the dazzling azure rooftop pool. Its views aren't bad either, being located in the vicinity of the Royal Palace on Dam Square. It may not be one of the highest roof terraces in the capital, but it's certainly one of the most beautiful. Take a dip in the pool, treat yourself to a cocktail and satisfy your hunger with some tasty bites. The bar often hosts DJ performances, too.
Photo credit: © W Amsterdam
Hopp Roof Terrace
Eerste Ringdijkstraat 4, 1097 BC Amsterdam
In the east of Amsterdam, Hopp Roof Terrace is a popular beer garden located high above the streets on the 8th floor of Casa. Bask in the midday sun or enjoy a sensual summer sunset. Not only do they offer a wide-ranging beer menu of over 30 different craft beers, but they also have their own house craft beer, Gabbe. And with delicious food at a reasonable price, it's an ideal place for students.
Canvas at Volkshotel
Wibautstraat 150, 1091 GR Amsterdam
On the 7th floor of Volkshotel, you'll find Canvas, the perfect bar for day or night, which includes a happening rooftop terrace. The spectacular city views set the scene for any occasion. It's the perfect place to have dinner, and at midnight, the place turns into a nightclub with an easy-going atmosphere.
Also good to know: every Sunday from 12pm-6pm, the bathtub terrace, known as the Badplaats, is open to the public, completely for free! So bring your swimwear and a towel and grab yourself a space in the bubbling hot tub or sauna.
Photo credit: Volkshotel
Take your summer social drinks to another level
These rooftop bars are literally on a whole other level of their own. Enjoy the summer sunshine and the panoramic views from some of the country's most popular rooftop terraces.
Thumb photo credit: © W Amsterdam
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blend of notes including Vetiver, Cyclamen and Cardamom.
inclinations can halt their explorations and leave them feeling restless. This crisp, sparkling, luminous fragrance was designed to be imminently versatile: bright and carefree yet refined and sophisticated. It's the ever-ready accessory to accompany intrepid Geminis – from office to party, from spin class to date night, from summer through winter, from dawn until dusk.
Particularly compatible signs in love are Aries, Libra, Aquarius and Sagittarius; try layering your Gemini Zodiac fragrance with these scents to create a perfectly harmonious, signature blend.


Apologies for the lack in outfit posts this week. I have just finished up all my exams and school work for the semester, and I am so excited to share some exciting things here soon!
This outfit is one I wore over Thanksgiving, and it is a combination of so many of my favorite fall/winter items. First, this coat has been a winter staple for me for over two years... it's the BEST. It's currently 40% off here and comes in several colors! It provides the perfect amount of warmth, goes with everything, and the fur trimmed hood is so cute!
I love my white jeans and definitely don't put them away for fall/winter. I put together a "winter white" look by wearing a comfy white cable knit sweater with my white jeans. The best way to wear white during the winter is to layer on heavier fabrics like a chunky sweater or scarf.
Also, these Frye boots are another cold weather staple in my wardrobe, and I have gotten SO much wear out of them over the years. They're so incredibly comfortable! This style is on sale here.


Mercedes-Benz has officially unveiled the interior of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
Mercedes-Benz has released the first picture of the upcoming 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL facelift.
A few days ago we have managed to see the first leaked pictures with the 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS.
The new 2015 S65 AMG coupe is as beautiful as it is to look at as it is to drive.
This is simply a great luxury car.
When it comes to car manufacturers, many people agree that it is hard to find a company that is as good as Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes Benz has introduced the all-new and improved C-Class, a car that promises to be another success story by setting new standards in the premium mid-size class.


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Q: String and integer conversion I am writing a project in django.
I am adding rental products with quantity and days into my shopping cart.
Here are my codes.  those codes under "addToCart.py"
pid=request.urlparams[0]  #pid is a product id
cart = request.session.get('cart',{})    #create a cart
cart2[pid]= [days,quantity]     # days, quantity are sent in using forms

Those codes under "CheckOut.py". Now I want to calculate totals.
product = product.objects.get(id=pid)  # get the product
quantity=int(cart2[(str(pid)][1])     # this does not work. I need some help about how to do int and string coversion
total=product.Price*quantity*int(cart2[(str(pid)][0]) # this does not neither.

A: I would suggest to test it internally with type() function, it might be the case that the stuff you are trying to convert is not convertible to string.


Fine Hamilton Spur 14K yellow gold and enamel Art Deco vintage wrist watch circa 1929. Stylized case with yellow gold numerals against a black enamel background with typical scratches and repaired small chips. Original silver dial (signs of age) with blued steel hands. Calibre 979 adjusted 19 jewel movement. Handsome.


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Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Review
Thin and light is the name of the game. You no longer have to lug around a heavy laptop to get the full PC experience, thanks to the recent generation of Intel-powered ultrabooks. Today, we take a look at the Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook that slots right into that market. The silver anodized aluminum body immediately speaks to the higher quality of this ultrabook, but does this beauty really hide a beast under the hood? Let's dive in and find out.
You might remember my review of the Dell XPS 15z a short while back and how I said Dell clearly borrowed some inspiration from the Apple MacBook Pro. Well, the Dell XPS 13 is much the same, except it is targeting more of the MacBook Air crowd.
As mentioned above, you get a silver anodized aluminum body in a remarkably thin frame. The underside is an almost rubbery carbon fiber, once again adding to the "premium" feel. Like other Ultrabooks, the XPS 13 does away with the typical optical drive in an effort to keep the weight low and the profile slim. You'll also notice that the 47 WHr 6-cell battery is integrated into the notebook itself, adding to the svelte appearance. This version has a 13.3-inch 720p Truelife WLED display, though there is also the larger XPS 14 if you want a bigger screen.
Because it is an ultrabook, ports are minimal. There is a single USB 3.0 port on the right, along with a DisplayPort. On the left, you get a USB 2.0 port, a headphone/microphone combo jack, and the port for the power adapter.
Features and Specs as Tested
As with most other Dell products, the XPS 13 also comes in a range of SKUs with customizable specs. Current pricing starts at $999, but the model we are testing has been upgraded to a current price of $1499. With that premium, you get a second-generation Intel Core i7-2637M (1.70GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.80GHz) processor, 4GB of dual channel DDR3-1333 RAM, Intel HD Graphics 3000, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. The hard drive platter has been replaced by a 256GB solid state drive as well.
By comparison, the $999 model only gets a Core i5-2467N processor and 128GB solid state drive, though it retains the same graphics and the same RAM. The processor upgrade alone is $200.
Keyboard and Trackpad
The keyboard on the XPS 13 is wonderfully comfortable as far as notebook keyboards are concerned. The chiclet-style keys are well spaced and they provide just enough of a squishy-yet-clacky experience when it comes to key travel. While I would have personally preferred full-size keys for the four directional keys, I understand the aesthetic appeal of that the smaller keys provide.
Unlike the keyboards on some competitors, the Dell XPS 13 also has full-size shift keys on the left and the right. One of my most common complaints is the use of smaller shift keys in order to accommodate an additional key, but that tends to result in more typos. This layout is much more preferable.
While the XPS 15z still had dedicated mouse buttons below the trackpad, that's not the case here. You get a single unified trackpad where a tap on the lower-right portion results in a right-click and a tap just about anywhere else is a left-click. The whole trackpad "clicks" inward, but a gentle non-clicking tap still works for left-clicking. It's smooth, but with just enough texture for a better user experience. The soft finish for the palm rests is equally appealing.
Display and Viewing Angles
This seems to be a problem that plagues most, if not all Dell laptops. I saw this on the Dell Inspiron 14z, just as I saw it on the XPS 15z. The viewing angles on the XPS 13 are quite narrow, both on the horizontal plane and on the vertical plane.
Any deviation from the "sweet spot" would result in the characteristic "washing out" of details, rendering the screen image virtually unusable. This is true whether you're looking top-down (as depicted above), bottom-up, or from either side. Yes, I understand that an ultrabook or a notebook is a largely personal experience, but a wider viewing angle would have certainly been appreciated for when you want to show something to a friend or colleague. It would even be useful when you want to curl up with a video yourself and you're not quite in the dead-on sweet spot.
PCMark05 Benchmark
To test the performance of the XPS 13 ultrabook, we ran it through our usual battery of benchmarks starting with PCMark05 Professional Edition.
While it was not able to compute an overall PCMark score, the utility did calculate a CPU score of 7839, a memory score of 9231 and a graphics score of 5035. This puts it roughly on par with the Inspiron 14z and the XPS 15z that we had tested previously.
3DMark06 Benchmark
Most people aren't going to use the Dell XPS 13 for heavy graphical lifting, but it is a little disappointing to seen an overall score in 3DMark06 Professional Edition of just 4173 3D Marks. While I was able to use this ultrabook for some casual video watching (including in full HD) and some minor photo editing, you can see how it would start to struggle with anything far beyond that.
The SM2.0, HDR/SM3.0, and CPU scores as measured by 3DMark were 1413, 1696, and 2874, respectively. In this way, while the XPS 13 is an easy notch above what you'd get out of a netbook, it's not going to be much better from a graphical standpoint than many less expensive (albeit definitely bulkier) entry-level notebooks.
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The Colebrook Trailhead has a port-a-potty, and is adjacent to a small park including a swing set, playground and covered picnic area.
To the west it is approximately 2 miles to the next trailhead, Lawn. his section passes the back side of a farm between 1 to 1.25 miles from the parking area. This farm often has horses in the pasture, in the spring there are often geese and ducks along the creek.
To the east it is approximately 2.5 miles to the next trailhead, Mt. Gretna Spur Trail. This section is heavily wooded.
Both sections on each side of this trailhead are heavily wooded. It's a great hike for a hot day as there is always shade.
This trail is great for all strollers.


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RE: Doctor Who - TVs Frink - 10-29-2018
I posted something about a crazy Doctor Who dance and you took on the whole concept of dance.
That's fine, just seems like a weird thing to take out of that story is all.
They mentioned the Brig being a Cyberman in that dance competition article. I could go on a whole tirade about how terrible that whole concept was... but for once I'll save it.
Just watched The Sensorites for the first time. Not a great story, and I'm not alone in saying that, but it was fun to see Hartnell's Doctor again. There are a lot of good moments in the first episode, especially in the TARDIS. But it is somewhat similar to the plot of The Aztecs, only on an alien planet with not very threatening aliens. The differences make themselves apparent in the final episode; it surprised me with how many ideas were thrown into that single episode, only to be resolved a few minutes later.
The writer has been an enigmatic figure in the past, and there's an excellent bonus feature in which Toby Hadoke (a regular of these DVD features) unearths some details about him. It's well worth the watch, and possibly more interesting than the story itself.
Just saw the new episode. Another cartoon villain... I hope this isn't a sign that all our new villains will be more or less cartoon caricatures. Definitely not as strong as Rosa, but the cobwebs looked good. I'm a bit concerned that the quality of the show might not be as greatly improved as I had hoped, but it's still way too early to say.
RE: Doctor Who - Zarius - 11-01-2018
We're a month or so in, and frankly I don't see the quality getting any better. "Rosa" was the strongest one we got, and I'd credit that to Malorie Blackman than any of Chibnall's little touches.
Bradley and Jodie are the best actors and characters in the whole thing so far.
Yeah, I've really enjoyed Bradley Walsh. He seems the most developed of the three companions.
For Big Finish fans, there's some treats in 2019...Jo Grant teams with Captain Jack, and Gwen battles the Fendhal
https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/torchwood-vs-doctor-who-monsters
(11-01-2018, 04:55 PM)Zarius Wrote: Doctor Alan Grant teams with Captain Jack Sparrow, and Gwen Stacey battles Heimdall
^ Then you got something!
Been looking back at Capaldi moments... It's a lot better than I remember. I wish I appreciated it more. It's still too early to weigh judgement on this new showrunner, but there hasn't been an absolute masterpiece of an episode yet to compare to the heights of, say, Vincent and the Doctor or Heaven Sent. Rosa comes close, but I don't think it's quite there.
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Goals Of Community Based Corrections
Community based corrections is a program which supervises people who have been convicted or are facing conviction. It is a non-incarcerate system of correction. These offenders have been convicted or are facing conviction. Some offenders have entered these programs before being in jail and some serve a part of their sentence in jail before entering the program. The goals of the community based corrections would be one of providing guidance, program opportunities and support to the offender's who are returning to the communities. (Goals- Re-entry Initiative) They are to help prevent the offender from recidivism. These programs are designed to help with programs such as employment assistance, continued education, drug classes and …show more content…
In this study they found that out of 25 well researched cognitive-behavioral treatment programs for adult offenders, those programs could be expected to reduce recidivism rate by 82%. That is, in a year follow up, 49%of these offenders will recidivate with a new felony conviction. With this program they expected recidivism probability to drop four points to 45% which would then be at an 8.2% reduction in recidivism. (Evidence-Based Adult Corrections Programs: What Works and What does Not, Pg. 2, 3, Chart Exhibit 1) I believe that these programs are effective in helping to rehabilitate offenders to adjust back into society at a slow pace. Community based correction programs have yielded positive results. They have gained popularity with many countries. Braithwaite put forth the philosophy of restorative principle of reintegration. It is like helping offenders to enter the society in a way where they can be accepted by the society. This system has its impact on the society in general as well, as it helps the society understand and accept the fact that offenders are also a part of the society. (National Institute of Corrections)
Correctional Institutions In New Mexico we have six state owned and operated facilities. Nine out of ten institutions house male inmates. All female offenders are housed in one
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Neighbour from hell banned after terrorising Halesowen estate
By Richard Guttridge | Halesowen | News | Published: Jul 23, 2018
A yob who terrorised an estate, launching drink-fuelled attacks on his neighbours, has been banned from the area for two years.
George McCreight
Neighbour from hell George McCreight threatened another resident on the Black Country estate and was also accused of a string of other offences including robbery, assault and criminal damage.
He proved to be such a nightmare for tenants that Dudley Council took the unusual step of serving him with an injunction, ordering him to leave.
Action was taken following reports about his dangerous behaviour by neighbours whose lives he was making a misery on the Highfields estate in Halesowen. Council officers built up a log of reports supporting their case for an injunction.
The 21-year-old tearaway, of Bredon Court, Halesowen, who was convicted for threatening a neighbour and previously been found guilty of theft and possession of cannabis, battery and racially aggravated harassment, is now banned from the estate and not allowed within the boundaries of Stourbridge Road, Alexandra Road, Hagley Road, Bromsgrove Road and Whitehall Road.
Injunction
Housing boss Councillor Laura Taylor said concern for other residents on the estate had forced the authority to act.
She said: "Serving an injunction against a problem individual is not an action taken lightly by the authority but we felt we needed to show not only that we were listening to residents but that we will take action against individuals who feel the need to blight an ever-improving and flourishing community.
"McCreight caused significant issues across the Highfields estate affecting a number of households with fear of widespread intimidation, harassment, violence and brazen drug distribution.
"This injunction will not only safeguard residents in the locality but will provide further confidence and reassurance to all of our residents, borough-wide, that we can and will take action against acts of criminality and anti-social behaviour."
Anyone who sees McCreight breaking the conditions of this injunction is asked call the police on 101.
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The most popular operating system nowadays is android. The app store for providing apps to android is Google Play operated by google. Google Play offers a large variety of apps to android users and that's the reason why android has one of the best app store among all the operating systems, thanks to google. There are a lot of games and apps on Google Play store but all are not free. So, whenever we hear about any app from our friend or we like any app while wandering on Google Play and it is not free, that is the part where we get angry and trust me it is very difficult to find an app for free that is paid. Even though who would like to waste his time by searching all google pages just to find an app which is paid.
In iOS we jail break the phone and install cydia which gives us free apps and games but not in android. In android we can root our phone but rooting the phone has nothing to do with free apps and games. We can install free apps and games on android without rooting. There are different android app stores which claim to provide free apps that are paid but i found them useless. The platform that i found which has all the apps and games which are on google play whether paid or free is BlackMart.
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BlackMart is a cracked app store that has all the apps and games for free. I found this app store through my friend. I am using BlackMart for a long and i have not found any app missing on BlackMart that is on Google Play store. Every app that is paid on Google Play store is free on BlackMart.
Today i will show you how to download BlackMart on your android phone and get paid apps and games for free. All the games are, also paid ones. You shoul also checkout another appstore Tutuapp to download cracked apps and games.
You can download BlackMart from the link below. Just download the BlackMart and install it on your android. BlackMart is a free app store and compatible with all android devices.
Huge amount of Apps and Games available.
Almost all the apps are free.
Installed apps can be updated to the latest version.
A little free space available on your Phone.
First of all download the BlackMart app store.
Now on your phone head over to Settings >> Security >> Scroll down >> Unknown Sources and enable it by tapping on it. Skip this if unknown sources option is already enabled.
Now go to the download folder and tap on the BlackMart which is apk file and install it.
When the BlackMart is installed you can find the BlackMart icon (Capital black B icon) in the apps menu and can add the icon to your home screen.
The BlackMart is very easy to use. Downloading apps and games is similar to Google Play. Open the BlackMart and just search the app you want to download, don't panic about price all apps are free, when the app appears in the search list open it and download it. If your device is rooted the downloaded app will be installed itself but if your device is non-rooted then BlackMart will ask for permission to install the app.
All paid games are free.
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You can probably imagine the flurry of activities we are engaged in this week as we enter the final stretch for preparing for our production: Wanting the Music: A Choral Musical of the Michigan Festival.
We've got singers, actors, musicians, choral directors, composers, arrangers, writers, production staff, tech crew, lighting and sound designers, artists, a makeup designer, carpenters, media team members, house staff, and even a tumbler! A world made by women.
According to predictions, it looks like the weather will cooperate and be a fairly mild wintry weekend on January 28 and 29 in Chicago. Hope so!
At last count, we're expecting audience members from 12 states and we can't wait to see them all. Buy your tickets online today or at the door.


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What New Yorkers should know about fraud and white-collar crime
On Behalf of Bachner & Associates, PC | Sep 24, 2020 | Fraud |
Despite being the owner of an anti-fraud company, a businessman in Nevada has been charged with committing fraud against his investors. According to the charges, the man altered the numbers in his spreadsheets to create a false image of the company's profits. Once the company had started gathering investors, he reportedly took nearly $18 million from their investments.
In August 2020, a few of his employees checked the company's financial documents and noticed that the company was actually making tens of thousands of dollars, not millions of dollars as the man had claimed. While he tried to claim that it was a banking error, he quickly resigned from the company after this exchange. A month later, he was charged with fraud.
The man was arrested on multiple charges. As a result, he is currently facing up to 45 years in prison for fraud. The FBI said in a statement that it seems "ironic" that the owner of an ant-fraud company would end up committing fraud himself.
How to proceed after being charged with a white-collar crime
While white-collar crimes are frequently viewed as less serious than crimes like burglary and assault, being accused of a white-collar crime can have life-altering consequences. A criminal charge might result in massive legal fees, seizure of property and permanent damage to an individual's reputation.
When an individual has been charged with a white-collar crime, they might want to speak with an attorney. The term "white-collar crime" encompasses financial crimes like tax evasion, insider trading, bribery, extortion, pyramid schemes, bank fraud and offshore accounts. By working with an attorney, an individual might protect themselves against false accusations. Their attorney may be able to find flaws in the prosecution's case or negotiate for reduced sentences and fines.


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Q: Load balancing in Jmeter I want to conduct a HTTP load test.
I've 8 different managed servers(with different ports and same IP), and I want to load balance my requests(5 requests per sec). How should I configure it in JMeter?

A: In HTTP Request, use a Variable for your port :

${port}

Use a CSV Data Set that will use a CSV file containing 1 row per port:

To have 5 requests per sec, add a Constant Throughput Timer and set its Target Throughput:

Alternatively you might want to use this 3rd party plugin :

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*https://jmeter-plugins.org/wiki/ThroughputShapingTimer/

A: Another option, if it's 1 request you can also split it to 8 requests with different servers and put requests under Interleave Controller.
Each request will send to different server.
You can check the Interleave across threads checkbox for supporting threads.

If checked, the interleave controller will alternate among each of its children controllers for each loop iteration but across all threads

For timing use @UBIK LOAD PACK suggestion.

A: In general I don't think that sending requests to different servers is something that real users will do so most probably you will have (or already have) a load balancer (or several for failover reasons) in front of your system acting as a single entry and exit point.
So well-behaved JMeter test should target the load balancer, not single backend host, this way you will be able to test failover, resilience, load balancing algorithms, etc.

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*Configure your JMeter test to hit the load balancer instead of individual servers

*Make sure you have DNS Cache Manager added to your Test Plan

*If needed you can limit JMeter's throughput via Constant Throughput Timer


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Naxal And Maoist Terror In India (5 Vols. Set) 5 Vols. Set 5 Vols. Set 5 Vols. Set 5 Vols. Set 5 Vols. Set
Col. (Retd.) Ved Prakash FRGS, PSC
The Title 'Naxal and Maoist Terror in India (5 Vols. Set) written/authored/edited by Col. (Retd.) Ved Prakash FRGS, PSC', published in the year 2019. The ISBN 9789351282129 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 1808 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Naxalism. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- 5 Vols. Set.
5 Vols. Set
Naxalism
This multi-volume book should prove an important addition to the literature on the significant subject of Naxalism and Maoists insurrection in India. It all started in 1967 in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal and assumed serious proportions in 2004 when its two main factions of people's War Group and Maoist Communist Centre merged to create CPI (Maoist), which since then has been spear heading the movement in the country. The States and the governments at the centre have been fighting the scourge, achieving varying degrees of success at different stages. Former PM Manmohan Singh dubbed it as "the most serious internal security threat" to the nation's integrity and sovereignty in 2007. The Counter-Maoiststrategy has been hampered by two factors: One, avoidable debate on security versus development approach; and two, powerful support it gets from the Left-Liberal and Civil society groups and individuals who are infact Urban Maoists themselves. As of today, the LWE is blocking the development of Maoist-infected areas, so it is all the more essential that Maoists are eliminated as early as possible from the country. The NDA government's Home Minister Rajnath Singh vowed to do so within five years and India is waiting for that.
Col. (Retd.) Ved Prakash, FRGS, PSC, was commissioned into the famed SIKH Regiment of the Indian Army in 1957. From the Dehradoon Military Academy, he was
posted to 3 SIKH, thence actively engaged in the Phizo-led Naga rebellion, then at its apogee! Thus he was blooded into the battle, leading his platoon against the brave Nagas. His second posting in the North-East was as the Commandant, 18, Assam Rifles, then operating against the Mizo insurgency ravaging the eponimous Hills. Yet again, as an happenstance, the Laldenga-led Mizo insurgency was at its virulent worst. The author had three tenures in Jammu and Kashmir, including two extended ones in the high altitude areas of Ladakh snow desert. Luckily, he got a chance to visit the Karakoram Pass in his first tenure in Ladakh. He has authored four books so far: The Samba Spy Scandal (1998); The Indian Army in Sri Lanka (2001); Five Volume book, Encyclopaedia of North-East India (2007) and Five-Volume book, Encyclopaedia of Terrorism in the world
(2011). He took part in the 1962, 1965 and 1971 wars, India fought against its neighbours. Let it be said here that all infantry officers of his vintage fought these wars, unless
some got to manage peace postings through 'contacts' ! His three tenures in the North-East enabled him to produce the magnum opus on the area, for which he was deservedly rewarded with the FRGS by the Royal Geographical Society London.
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 7
VOLUME- I
EXPANDING RED CORRIDOR
(Series Page No. 1-312 See Below)
1. Left-Wing Extremism: International Scene .......................................... 13
2. The Naxalbari: The Origins and its Holy Trinity .................................. 29
3. Generally Speaking .............................................................................. 55
4. A History of Left–Wing Extremism in India ...................................... 105
5. Spread of Maoism its Roots and Causes ............................................ 129
6. The Expanding Red Corridor Maoist Tactics and Policies ................. 197
Index .................................................................................................. 299
VOLUME- II
COMBATING MAOISM
(Series Page No. 313-606 See Below)
7. Maoist Leadership .................................................................................. 7
8. Kishenji: Dare devilry Personified ....................................................... 53
9. Dandakaranya A Case Study ................................................................ 83
10. Security Forces: Combating Maoists .................................................. 109
11. Combating Naxalism/Maoism Policy and Related Issues .................. 187
VOLUME- III
DEVELOPMENT OFNAXAL INFECTEDREGIONS
12. Maoist Problem: Causes and Solutions .................................................. 7
13. Polls, Politics and Maoists ................................................................... 57
14. Counter-Naxal Operations ................................................................. 113
15. Training for war Against Naxals ........................................................ 159
16. Development of Naxal-infected Regions ........................................... 205
17. Forest Rights Act and Development ................................................... 237
18. Left-Wing Extremism and National Security ..................................... 261
VOLUME- IV
CHHATTISGARH AND JHARKHAND
(Series Page No. 915-1408 See Below)
19. Closet Maoists ........................................................................................ 7
20. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana .......................................................... 133
21. Bihar .................................................................................................. 161
22. Chhattisgarh - 1 .................................................................................. 187
25. Jharkhand - 1 ...................................................................................... 341
VOLUME- V
ODISHA AND WESTBENGAL
(Series Page No. 1409-1808 See Below)
28. Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu and The Press on the Maoists ....... 7
29. Central and Western India .................................................................. 59
30. Odisha ............................................................................................... 123
31. Odisha - 2 .......................................................................................... 161
32. West Bengal - 1 ................................................................................. 197
33. West Bengal 2 and the North-East ...................................................... 233
34. Chhattisgarh update 1 ......................................................................... 273
36. Jharkhand update (including Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal) .............. 363
Index ....................................................................................................... 385


As another tragic loss was reported recently from the highest echelons of the recording industry, I started thinking – who is going to replace the Whitneys or the MJ's of my generation? Being a Piano Teacher based in West London, I'm involved with music education in the UK and am concerned about our current standards and methods. I believe the US has a lot to teach us about levels of performance within the pop industry and a general approach within pop genres to playing instruments and general musicianship.
So who is up to the task of taking the baton being passed down by artists of this calibre? While TV 'talent' shows purport to showcase new undiscovered artists, more often than not they are lowest-common-denominator shows designed by reality-TV hacks, and as such they focus much more on the cringe factor, than on a genuine search for exemplary performance and showmanship. More like a public hanging than a celebration of achievement!
And given that major record labels no longer develop acts – relegating any of the 'lucky' ones quickly to the rubbish heap if their first quarter's figures fail to match up to predictions, who is going to nurture and encourage the major artists of the future? Will there actually BE any?
What made Whitney and MJ stand head and shoulders above the rest? Who are the new young giants wowing us with their performances and songwriting, in the way these legends of pop did when they amazed us all back in the day? Who is your favourite new artist to claim the crown and what qualities do they have in common with past kings and queens of pop?
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