Mr. Ramirez was born in Barahona, Dominican Republic in 1960. He graduated in Economics from the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD). Mr. Ramirez has actively participated in multiple seminars and workshops throughout his professional career. He was president of the Central American and Caribbean Chapter of CIER (CECACIER) and member of the Dominican College of Economists (CODECO). In the last 20 years, Mr. Ramirez has held various positions such as Purchasing Manager of the Haina Electricity Generating Company (EGE-HAINA) as well as Financial Manager of the Dominican Hydroelectric Generation Company (EGEHID). He is currently the Director of the Electrical Market of the Dominican Electric Transmission Company (ETED).
Mr. George Reinoso has over 30 years of experience in the energy sector. Born in the Dominican Republic, he holds a degree in electrical engineering from the Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in the Dominican Republic, a Masters in Electrical Power Systems from the Instituto Politécnico Nacional de México and an engineering degree from the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden. Mr. Reinoso's has experience in policy analysis and strategic planning for the energy sector, focusing on sector reforms, privatization, regulation, and investment analysis. George was the first executive director of the Dominican National Energy Commission (2001-2003) and is considered among the most qualified Dominican technicians in matters relating to electricity and energy efficiency. From 2003 to 2004, Mr. Reinoso was the Superintendent of Electricity and from 2009 to 2012 he advised the Dominican Corporation of State-Owned Electric Companies. George has extensive experience coordinating activities in the energy sector with the Inter-American Development Bank, World Bank and the United States Department of Energy. He is currently working with the Dominican Association of Industries to increase energy efficiency among local manufacturing industries using South-South Knowledge Exchange.


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Great Spaces: Unique New York
Posted on May 5 2020 - 11:54am by Suzanne De Vita
In this month's Great Spaces, we pay tribute to the Empire State and its rich farming history.
Character and Privacy in West Nyack
Boasting history and rustic touches, this circa-1890 farmhouse, close to New York City, is secluded, back from the road, with beautiful landscaping and outdoor spaces. A barn in the past, the abode blends contemporary finishes seamlessly, with accents of brick, stone and wood; French doors and hand-hewn beams; and a bluestone patio and pool.
Inside the 4,000-square-foot main property, the home invites relaxation, with fireplaces throughout, including in the kitchen and master, and an additional fireplace outside. There are five closets (three of them walk-in!) in the master, along with bonus features in the home itself, including a koi pond and sunroom.
Listed by: Seta Tunell, Ellis Sotheby's International Realty
Listed for: $1,375,000
Photos by: Jump Visuals
Homegrown Retreat in the Upstate
A bucolic landscape nestled in a tranquil valley, Black Hole Hollow Farm is the picture of serenity, approximately 30 miles in either direction from Bennington, Vt., and Saratoga, N.Y. Enveloped in English-style gardens and greenery, the estate has inspired many, including Ian Fleming, author of the 007 novels, a frequent visitor, and Josephine Hartford Bryce, A&P grocery heiress, a former owner, who entertained Fleming, Princess Margaret of the UK and others in the pastoral setting.
The 440-acre farm features a five-bedroom main property, an attached two-bedroom guest house, a greenhouse and three post-and-beam barns. Architect Jerome Cerny designed the expansion of the 1772 farmhouse, and the kitchen recently underwent upgrades.
Adding to the ambiance are soothing waterways, including a brook and fishing ponds, and miles and miles of roaming trails.
Listed by: Story Jenks, LandVest
Photos by: LeeAnn Modestino

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Asia Pacific|Taliban Suicide Bomber Strikes Packed Bus in Kabul
Taliban Suicide Bomber Strikes Packed Bus in Kabul
Security personnel worked to restore order after a suicide bomber in a car struck a commuter minibus on Darulaman Road, near the Russian Embassy, in west Kabul.CreditCreditHedayatullah Amid/European Pressphoto Agency
By David Jolly and Jawad Sukhanyar
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban served notice in October that they would begin targeting the two largest Afghan television networks for attack, accusing them of having falsely reported that insurgents had raped female students during their capture of the northern city of Kunduz.
A Taliban statement at the time said that the reports were a "clear, shameless example of propaganda by these satanic networks" and that the insurgency would treat the outlets "as military objectives because of their disrespectful and hostile actions toward the Afghan mujahid nation."
On Wednesday, the insurgents made good on their threats, when a Taliban suicide bomber drove a car loaded with explosives into a minibus carrying employees of a production company working for the country's largest television network, Tolo TV.
The explosion was powerful enough to rattle windows miles away. Television footage showed police officers and ambulances at the scene, as emergency workers rushed to evacuate the wounded.
The attack, at the height of the evening rush hour in the capital, left six employees of the production company dead, the police said, as well as a seventh person who could not immediately be identified. At least 25 others were wounded.
A Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement, saying the bomber had specifically targeted Tolo TV employees. "Thanks to Almighty God and his support, and with the prayers of those Muslims who were vexed by spy workers of Tolo, the attack was successful," the statement said. "The vehicle was destroyed and swallowed by fire with all its spies, and its corrupt passengers killed."
It warned that more attacks would follow unless Tolo TV apologized for its "malicious acts" to the Taliban, to the Afghan people "and especially to the residents of Kunduz." The Taliban spokesman later posted an image on Twitter of the Tolo TV logo crossed out with a large red X.
It was the fourth attack in Kabul this month. The Taliban have claimed three of those, even as they have pressed military offensives on population centers in other parts of Afghanistan.
The Taliban have been on the offensive since the United States and its allies withdrew most combat troops at the end of 2014, and the insurgents now control more territory than at any time since they were driven from power in 2001. At the same time, a barrage of militant attacks in major cities — including at least one from the Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan — has left the public wary.
The employees killed on Wednesday worked for Kaboora Production, a unit of Moby Group, the media company that owns the Tolo network. Moby, whose backers include Rupert Murdoch, is controlled by the family of its chairman and chief executive, Saad Mohseni.
Moby Group's three television channels interrupted their regular programming on Wednesday evening to broadcast verses of the Quran, with a ticker at the bottom of the screen announcing the death of the Kaboora employees.
"We salute you on your martyrdom, our colleagues," an anchor said as the news broadcast went live again. "They martyred you to silence our voice, but they will never achieve their evil goals."
After the Taliban threat last year, Mr. Mohseni told The Daily Beast in November that the company had to ask: "Are the facilities safe? Do we have enough security people? What are the routines? How do people get home? When they travel around the city, who's the most vulnerable? Who lives where? There was a whole list of things we had to go through."
"It's serious," he said in the interview, "but we are also very serious in the way we cover things, and it wasn't going to stop us from doing our jobs."
The Afghan government's chief executive, Abdullah Abdullah, condemned the attack, saying, "An attack on media workers who work with dedication and neutrality under difficult circumstances reveals the true face of the Taliban and terrorists who don't believe in any religious or civil values."
On Wednesday, the United States Embassy, which warns American citizens against traveling to Afghanistan, said it had received reports that militants were planning to attack a hotel or guesthouse in the Shar-e Naw district of Kabul. It said it had no further information on "the timing, target, location, or method of any planned attacks."
After the bombing, the embassy said in a statement: "Murdering those who work to enlighten, educate and entertain will not stop Afghans from exercising their universal human right to freedom of expression. A vibrant media is one of the great successes of the Afghan people over the past 14 years."
After a suicide bomber attacked an upscale hotel in Kabul last year, killing nine, including the Agence France-Presse journalist Sardar Ahmad and his wife and two of their children, the Taliban spokesman Mr. Mujahid apologized for the attack. The statement called the killing a mistake. Afghan journalists had responded to that attack by boycotting news coverage of the Taliban for two weeks.
Ahmad Shakib and Mujib Mashal contributed reporting.
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Whenever we think about something, we immediately form a mental image of it called a 'thought form'. If we have the same thought over and over again, it gains strength and may actually appear in our reality in some way. This process of thinking about something and then seeing it in our lives is called manifestation.
Our consciousness, or mind, then is responsible for producing the results we experience which we label as either good or bad. If we are fearful in some way, the energy tends to produce a negative outcome and if we are harmonious and loving, the energy we carry tends to produce a positive one.
For example, if a man is constantly jealous of his wife and fears that she will cheat on him and nutures that fear every day, week after week, eventually through the law of vibration a sequence of events will occur that will cause his wife to find another partner and leave him.
If we are constantly anxious and fearful in our heart about what may happen, then uneasiness pervades our consciousness and it works to create that which is bothering us.
If a man is looking for employment and strongly believes he is worthy of a suitable position for his skills within a good company and confidently plays the imagery of finding the perfect job in his mind, he will eventually be guided to such a position.
If we are quietly confident and grateful in our heart about the hidden potentialities of the future, then peace and power permeates our consciousness and it works to create the perfect outcome to match our vibration.
Thought forms can become very powerful but once a firm decision is made by the conscious mind not to entertain future similar, disruptive thoughts then the thought form rapidly loses its vitality and strength. Just as a flower or leaf withers and dies when it is cut from a plant or tree, a negative thought form dies when it is no longer nourished by additional negative energy, which stems from fear-based thinking.
With regard to sending out negative thoughts to another person, this is rather like writing an email using a mail client where the email is automatically stored in your sent items. The person sends the email but a digital copy is stored on their hard disk. Fortunately, the intended receiver of your email does not have to download the email to their inbox and can bounce the email back to the sender.
The cumulative effects of practising mind control are enormous and the daily practice of being self-aware makes holding positive thoughts easier. Meditation, prayer and writing in a journal are effective tools to help us observe any discordant mental thought patterns and change our negative behaviours into positive, harmonious ones.


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The Mole: It's Not You, It's Me Podcast
Holly Kerby | Wed, 10/03/2018 - 19:43
Marie Gallardo-Williams presented a story titled "It's Not You, It's Me" during The Mole Storytelling Jam held as part of BCCE 2018. Maria is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at North Carolina State University in North Carolina. Enjoy listening to her story!
Read The Mole Storytelling Jam - An Interview with the Creators to learn more about the event. You will also find links to the other stories that were shared that night.
Soundcloud - The Mole Storytelling
Maria Gallardo-Williams and I co-created and hosted the inaugural The Mole Storytelling Jam at BCCE 2018.
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Create Liberty, Verilog, Vital and datasheet library views.
Characterize Standard Cells for timing, power and noise.
Use different algorithms for characterizing timing, power and noise.
Validate Liberty libraries for correctness, consistency and accuracy.
Explore differences between library data.
Identify and Debug failed characterization data.
A working knowledge of Liberty Syntax.
An understanding of transistor level simulation and syntax.
A basic knowledge of TCL programming.


I took the opportunity of the bus stop at a red traffic signal to shoot a photo of the houses in Stockholm. At my three-days stay, I took a Redline-Bus for sightseeing. I am eager to get a place on the open roof where I have elbow room for handling my camera and lenses and be flexible enough to catch streets, people, and buildings. Mainly it's also helpful to give your feet some rest from the hot pavements in the cities.


Everyone has seen the movies and competitions on sports channels regarding pool. There is a certain romanticism regarding the sport of billiards which leads a lot of individuals wanting to take it up as a hobby. But like most endeavors, the sky is the limit when it comes to costs so buying a used pool table might be the best option if you're just getting started.
Not only is the pool table itself expensive but there are additional expenses from various pieces of billiards hardware which is necessary to play the game. New pool tables can cost thousands of dollars and can be a great long-term investment if you're serious about the game. Just like buying a used car, it is important to know what to look for to make sure your purchase is money well spent.
Key characteristics of examining a used pool table is its overall construction and more specifically the playing surface. The surface of the pool table, also known as the felt, should be free of any defects such as tears or gouges which would negatively impact the movement of billiards balls across the surface. It is also not uncommon for players to throw billiards balls onto the surface creating indentations or dents under the felt which would also affect playability. Be sure to thoroughly inspect the felt surface both visually and with your hands to check for a perfectly smooth flat surface.
It is also a good idea to bring a small level and, if at all possible, a yardstick to check for warping of the play surface. Adjustable feet are common in most pool tables as residences tend not to have perfectly flat floors which makes minor adjustments necessary. Unfortunately, if a pool table is significantly warped the feet may be adjusted beyond what would normally be required to compensate and to convince the buyer the table is satisfactory. Make sure the adjustable feet are all the way up and then check the level and warping using the level and straight edge tool you brought with you.
You'll also want to use the provided billiard balls and cue sticks to play a game or two on the used pool table to check for bumper performance. If a used pool table has seen significant play from aggressive players then the bumpers could be damaged which would prevent accurate banking on various shots. If the style of pool table you're looking to purchase has pockets which lead back to a central chamber make sure that the billiard ball and the cue ball return to the right locations. Both types of balls are different in size and should therefore be redirected to the correct spots so that everything is working correctly.
Try to be as thorough as possible because a great deal on a used pool table can quickly become quite expensive if the felt or bumpers need to be replaced. Also verify that pool cues and any additional billiard accessories are included because those also can be additional expense. A thoroughly researched purchase can lead to a wise buying decision and years of enjoyment with friends and family.


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Mudvayne ist eine US-amerikanische Band aus Peoria (Illinois), die häufig dem Nu Metal zugerechnet wird. Die Gruppe selbst ordnet sich dem modernen, technischen Metal zu, wenngleich diese Kategorien den Stil nicht zutreffend beschreiben. Typisch für Mudvayne sind heftige Breaks und starke Rhythmuswechsel, funky Anleihen, abwechslungsreiche Songstrukturen und ein ständiges Schwanken zwischen Schreiattacken und melodiösen Parts mit klaren, weichen Gesangslinien.

Nachdem die Band seit 2010 aus verschiedenen Gründen inaktiv war, erklärte Sänger Chad Gray 2016 das Ende von Mudvayne. Am 19. April 2021 machte die Band über Social-Media-Seiten publik, sich wieder zusammengefunden zu haben.

Geschichte
1996 formierten Chad Gray (Gesang), Matthew McDonough (Schlagzeug), Greg Tribbett (Gitarre) und Shawn Barclay (Bass) in einem Keller in Peoria, der ältesten Stadt Illinois', eine Band mit dem Namen "Mudvayne" (häufig geschrieben "MuDvAyNe"). Sie wollten sich nicht in bestimmte musikalische Schubladen stecken lassen, sondern entgegen den Hörererwartungen ihre eigenen Vorstellungen eines "Nu Metal" umsetzen. Da sämtliche Bandmitglieder auf trashige B-Movies und Sciencefiction-Streifen stehen, nutzten sie von Anfang an Live-Auftritte, um ihre Vorlieben spielerisch auszuleben: Sie treten geschminkt und in auffälligen Outfits auf, was ihnen zwar schnell Aufmerksamkeit verschafft, aber auch von Kritikern als unnötig und als Ablenkmanöver von der eigentlichen Musik verstanden wird.

In Eigenregie nahmen Mudvayne 1997 eine erste EP mit dem Titel Kill, I Oughtta auf, welche nur auf Konzerten der Band und in lokalen Plattenläden käuflich erworben werden konnte. Nachdem sich die Demo sehr gut verkaufte und die häufigen Konzerte großen Anklang fanden, wurden schon bald verschiedene Plattenfirmen auf die Band aufmerksam. 1998 verließ Shawn Barclay das Quartett, den Posten am Bass übernimmt seither Ryan Martinie, dessen markanter, vom Jazz beeinflusster Bassstil den Sound der Band weitreichend formt. Die Band spielte zu dieser Zeit sehr mit dem eigenen Image, Auftritte in comic-artigen Outfits gehörten dazu. Chad Gray nannte sich auf einmal Kud, Greg Tribbett war Gurrg, Ryan Martinie wurde zu Ryknow und Matthew McDonough gab sich als sPaG aus.

Der musikalische Wandel in der Band wurde auch von der Musikindustrie erkannt und 1999 unterschrieben Mudvayne ihren ersten Vertrag bei Epic Records (Sony). Im folgenden Jahr erschien das von GGGarth und Andy Wallace produzierte offizielle Debüt L.D. 50 und wurde ein unerwartet großer Erfolg. Das Album erreichte Goldstatus für 500.000 verkaufte Einheiten, während die Singleauskopplung Dig einen MTV Video Music Award für das beste Rock/Metal-Video verliehen bekam sowie den allerersten MTV2 Award gewann.

Infolgedessen entschied sich das Plattenlabel kurzfristig für die Veröffentlichung einer DVD-Single zu Dig. Sowohl in den USA als auch in Europa erlangten Mudvayne innerhalb kürzester Zeit eine relativ große Bekanntheit im härteren Rocksektor, Kritiker attestierten der Band einen erfrischenden Ideenreichtum und großes musikalisches Potential. Vom "next big thing" war mehrere Male zu lesen, während das mit annähernd 70 Minuten Spielzeit ausgestattete Debütalbum teilweise als überladen gesehen wird. Die Plattenfirma tat ihr Übriges dazu, dass die Band dem ungeliebten Nu Metal zugeschrieben wird, indem sie Mudvayne als "Korn meets Slipknot" vermarktete.

Nach dem schnellen Erfolg gingen Mudvayne für eine längere Zeit auf Tour. Zuerst waren sie in den USA unterwegs, spielten auf dem Tattoo the Earth Festival und auf dem Ozzfest, bevor sie 2001 als Vorband von Slipknot nach Europa kamen. Nachdem auch dort die Nachfrage groß war, entschied sich die Band dazu, vorerst weiterhin auf eigene Faust als Headliner auf dem Kontinent zu bleiben. Die folgende Clubtour war fast ständig ausverkauft, insbesondere in England rissen sich Medien und Fans um sie.

Epic Records veranlasste im Zuge des wachsenden Erfolgs der Band eine Neuauflegung der mittlerweile auf Ebay und anderen Plattformen zu Sammlerpreisen teuer gehandelten Demo Kill, I Oughtta. Diese erschien schlussendlich 2002 unter dem Titel The Beginning of All Things to End und brachte neben den neu gemasterten alten Stücken noch mehrere Remixe mit. Angestachelt von Kritikern, welche die Band aufgrund ihrer auffälligen Verkleidungen und Pseudonyme als klischeehaft betitelten, machten Mudvayne die Verwirrung noch größer: Kud war nun Chüd, Gurrg laß sich nun Güüg, Ryknow wurde zu R-üd und sPaG wollte ab sofort Spüg genannt werden.

Weiterhin erschien mit [L]ive D[osage] 50: Live In Peoria eine DVD, auf welcher ein volles Konzert in ihrer Heimatstadt Peoria festgehalten ist. Nach fast 18 Monaten auf Tour kehrte die Band nach Hause zurück und nahm eine kurze Auszeit zur Verarbeitung der Geschehnisse.

Die Erholungsphase hielt aber nur kurze Zeit an, weil die Band bereits an der Veröffentlichung ihres zweiten vollen Albums arbeitete, das noch im November 2002 erschien. Mit The End of All Things to Come kehrte sich die Band von ihrem vorigen Comic-Monster-Image ab und gab sich nun bei Auftritten und in Musikvideos futuristischer.

Musikalisch gingen Mudvayne nun etwas geordnetere und ungestümere Wege, textlich wurden sie einerseits persönlicher als zuvor, andererseits war nun noch deutlicher Gesellschaftskritik zu vernehmen. Von Musikkritikern erhielt das Album durchweg gute bis sehr gute Bewertungen und auch die Fans zeigten sich begeistert. Die Single-Auskopplung Not Falling wurde erstmals weltweit beachtet und auch in manchen Filmen, wie bspw. in Ghost Ship als Titel- und Abspannsong, eingesetzt.

Auf der folgenden Tour bereisten Mudvayne eine Vielzahl an Ländern als Headliner, darüber hinaus traten sie bei bekannten Open-Air-Festivals wie zum Beispiel Rock am Ring auf und gaben Konzerte mit Bands wie Linkin Park oder Metallica.

Zwischenzeitlich zeigte sich die Band nicht mehr zufrieden mit dem Video zu ihrer letzten Single Not Falling und bat Epic Records um eine neue visuelle Umsetzung ganz nach den Wünschen der Band. Die Plattenfirma willigte ob des großen Erfolgs der Band ein und es erschien noch kurz vor der nächsten geplanten Single World So Cold eine zweite Version des Videos zu Not Falling, was die Band zum Anlass nahm, eine weitere DVD-Single zu erstellen.

Nach einer längeren Pause erschien 2005 nach der Vorabsingle Happy? ihr drittes Studioalbum Lost and Found. Eine erste Minitour quer durch die Vereinigten Staaten und Europa Anfang des Jahres, bei der mehrere neue Lieder vorgestellt wurden, hinterließ überzeugte Fans und Kritiker. Mudvayne traten nun ohne besondere visuelle Gimmicks in der Öffentlichkeit auf, in Interviews machten sie jedoch deutlich, dass dies nicht überbewertet werden sollte und sie sich diesbezüglich alle Möglichkeiten offen halten. Der Titel Forget to Remember wurde im Abspann von Saw II gespielt.

Während auf den vorigen Alben textlich unter anderem esoterische Gedanken thematisiert wurden, findet sich auf Lost and Found eine direktere Sichtweise auf das Leben und die Welt. So soll der Plattentitel auf den "Prozess der Selbst- und Wiederentdeckung einer persönlichen Ebene" (Matthew McDonough) hinweisen. Im Jahre 2006 wurde die Band für ihr Lied Determined in der Kategorie "Best Metal Performance" für einen Grammy nominiert.

Seit 2007 betreiben Chad Gray und Greg Tribbett mit Ex-Mitgliedern von Danzig und Pantera ein Southern-Rock-/Metal-Projekt namens Hellyeah. Im Mai dieses Jahres brachten sie ihr gleichnamiges Debüt heraus.

Am 27. November 2007 erschien das Album By the People, For the People, das verschiedene Demos, Live-Aufnahmen und Akustikversionen von Titeln enthält, die Fans der Band zuvor per Abstimmung im Internet auswählen konnten. Zusätzlich finden sich zwei bislang nicht auf offiziellen Alben der Band veröffentlichte Stücke und zwei neu eingespielte Lieder, darunter mit King of Pain ein Cover eines The-Police-Stücks. Vor jedem Stück ist Sänger Chad Gray zu hören, der das jeweils folgende Stück kurz kommentiert.

Anfang 2008 wurde das nächste Studioalbum mit dem Titel The New Game angekündigt, es erschien am 14. November 2008. Während der Aufnahmen zu The New Game entstand Material für ein weiteres, in Eigenregie produziertes Album. Es ist am 18. Dezember 2009 unter dem Namen Mudvayne in Deutschland erschienen.

Im April 2021 verkündete die Band über Social-Media-Seiten, sich wieder zusammengefunden zu haben. Konzerttermine wurden bekanntgegeben, eine neue Website veröffentlicht.

Diskografie

Studioalben

Kompilationen

EPs

Weitere EPs

Singles

Weitere Singles

Videoalben
 2002: L[ive] D[osage] 50: Live in Peoria (US: )
 2003: All Access to All Things

Musikvideos

Auszeichnungen für Musikverkäufe

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I recently recorded a video on 'Stop messing about'. Take a look at the video and also my Business Growth YouTube channel, where there are many more videos are like this.
Hi there and welcome to this next Business Booster growth short video, I'm sat here in my home office I'm not sat in some sort of cupboard, and I'd thought I'd record you this video because this thought came to me.
A while ago I had conversation with somebody who came up with something, which I think is a really great way to decide if you think you're spending your time wisely or messing about.
Have you ever sat in your office or your desk looked at your watch at 10 or 11 and think in these few hours I haven't achieved very much?
Well we all get days like that but is it just the odd day like that or is it on a regular basis? If you're having days where you don't feel like you're achieving a lot or you feel like your business isn't moving forward then maybe it's time to have a look at how you are spending your time.
If you have an iPhone, go into the clock and set an alarm to bleep every hour. You can do it on the countdown timer or the alarm, whatever it is that you want to do.
Just have it bleep every hour and then when it goes off reset it for the next hour, but then just think back on the last hour. About the time that you have spent in the last hour and record whether you think it was valuable and time well spent and you were building your business.
It's what we would term a high paying off activity, or have you been doing a low pay off activity? Someone put a value on these and I heard them say you look back on the hour you've just had and you could be doing something that is a £10 an hour task or you could be doing something that is a £100 an hour task. You could be doing something that is an £1000 an hour task or an £10,000-hour task.
Well what do we mean by that? Does everyone get paid £10,000 an hour? No, they don't but doesn't mean that you're not doing a £10,000 an hour task.
Let me tell you what each one of those means in turn. Well what do we by a £10 an hour task? A £10 an hour task is messing about really. These are the things we do when we can't be bothered really, or we aren't motivated or get distracted, not doing things that will drive our business forward.
£10 an hour tasks are doing our online banking, which we think is very important, yes, it is but do it in your downtime, do that at the end of the day not the start. Don't get distracted in doing that. Emails in many ways is the same sort of 'time bandit' that will rob you of your time.
So, what are £100-hour tasks? That's doing the job. We all have things that are part of the job for me that might be writing a report, it could be writing a presentation or blog post, it's doing the job but it's not driving your business forward, it's part of the day job.
£1000-hour tasks are tasks which are driving your business forward, this could be things like networking or going out and doing some prospecting, or something similar, that's an £1000-hour task, because that will grow your business.
So, what are a £10,000-hour tasks? This is time spent planning. But when I say planning I don't mean, messing about with your to do list, I mean really thinking about how you will drive your business forward.
It could also be time you spend learning. You're growing your knowledge and growing your expertise in business, to see how you can grow your business and move it forward.
It could be also building a different business model or starting a different kind of opportunity, ideally something that generates an ongoing and passive income for you. If you're spending time doing that then you're really spending your time on a £10,000 hour task.
So why don't you do this exercise, do it for a week or a short number of days, just record when you're spending your time on £10 an hour tasks or £100 an hour tasks rather than the £1000 an hour tasks or £10,000 an hour tasks. Because these are the really high paying off activities, so take a look at what you're doing and decide whether you need to stop messing about.


Ruth Yahr has been serving as a volunteer at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC since June 1988. She spends Wednesdays and Fridays in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit/Recovery Room where she comforts sedated children after surgery at bedside. Ruth often goes above and beyond her duties to help make a patient and family experience in the recovery room as comfortable as possible.
Ruth is a retired elementary and special education school teacher, who worked for many years in schools throughout Allegheny County, first in the South Park School District and then as a special education teacher for the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. In 28 years at Children's Hospital, Ruth has volunteered over 6,700 hours!
When I was five years old, I was hospitalized for four days in what was the most traumatic event of my life. I spent those four days in restraints, which at the time meant I was chained, spread-eagle to a crib. The restraints were only removed when it was time for painful medical procedures.
I come to Children's Hospital to volunteer because I know what it means to be terrified, in a strange place, where people you don't know are doing things to you that you don't understand. I want to make the hospital experience a better one than the one I had as a child.
For me, holding and comforting a screaming child is such an important thing to do. I know that one positive experience in the life of a child can make a big difference when that child grows up and I feel good being part of the team that is providing that positive experience. I also love watching the medical personnel interact with children. Their training and expertise is amazing.
They know how to talk to kids to get them through their visit to the hospital. I love seeing how much pediatric medical care has improved since I was a child.


Q. When does the first bus leave from Manipal to Mysore?
A. The first bus from Manipal to Mysore leaves at 15:15 and is operated by Durgamba Motors.
Q. When does the last bus leave from Manipal to Mysore?
A. The last bus from Manipal to Mysore leaves at 16:15 and is operated by Durgamba Motors.
Q. How many buses are plying from Manipal to Mysore every day?
A. There are 8 buses that ply from Manipal to Mysore every day.
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If you or someone you know has been charged with committing a criminal offense in Ocean City, Maryland the following is what you should know about what needs to be proven in court and what kind of evidence is typically presented in criminal cases.
To discuss your case and what types of evidence will likely be present in the criminal proceedings in your case call and schedule a free consultation with an Ocean City criminal lawyer today.
The burden of proof in a criminal case is the highest burdens in the court system– proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Most crimes require multiple elements to be proven and therefore the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt every single element of the crime.
The prosecution is going to rely on the police to prove their case because police officers are the ones who typically conduct the investigation. This investigation usually involves the collection of physical evidence which police will seize and keep in their custody until that evidence is needed in court.
In addition to the actual physical evidence, the court is going to rely on police officers to find the relevant witnesses. Police will often interview those witnesses and this will help a prosecution determine who to call at trial to prove their case.
They have to prove their case in court to a fact finder, whether that is a jury or whether that it is a judge, regardless they have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed these offenses. So at trial they're going to have to call fact witnesses, who are sometimes eye witnesses who actually saw the incident occur. The prosecution will have to prepare those witnesses to testify, and have to figure out what physical evidence they might need to introduce as an exhibit.
Sometimes the prosecution will also have to figure out if an expert is needed in order for a jury to understand what happened. For example in a homicide case, typically the state is going to have to rely on their expert from the medical examiner's office or somebody from the medical examiner's office who performed an autopsy because they're going to have to prove what killed the person. That testimony would have to come from the coroner who did the autopsy. There are experts for everything from identifying if a substance is an illegal drug, all the way to forensic experts to discuss trends like accounting for example and being able to show if money was stolen. So they have to prepare their case and figure out what evidence they're going to need to present in court in order to convict the defendant.


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We're pleased to announce that we've added a collection of new points of presence (POPs) to the Fastly global network. Since our last update — announcing our 35th POP in Johannesburg — we've deployed additional US POPs in Chicago, Newark, Ashburn, and Los Angeles, plus a brand-new location in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, bringing us to a total of 40 points of presence.
The Fastly network map: now with multiple POPs in metro areas!
As I presented at Altitude, our customer summit, we've continued to expand our US network in the first half of 2017. Codenamed "Project Doughnut," we designed a new modular POP, based on 100G Ethernet technology, to accommodate the demands of our growing customer base. These new POP designs feature the evolution of 10G Ethernet connections to 25G Ethernet connections to the cache server, allowing us to scale from 40G per cache to 100G per cache! In addition, due to more port-dense network switches, we can now double the count of cache servers located in a Fastly POP. Scaling up on both of these dimensions gives us increased request processing capacity and additional network capacity.
To take advantage of this new cache server capacity, the new POPs have to be fed with significant amounts of internet connectivity. Fastly's global network now exceeds 15 Tbps of connected internet capacity, and we will continue to scale alongside our rapidly growing customer base while fostering relationships with new customers across the world. The adoption of 100G Ethernet, paired with port-dense 5 Tbps switching platforms, allows for the rapid scaling of our network edge. The Fastly network engineering team has lit up dozens of 100G IP transit ports with our connectivity partners over the last few months.
Besides acquiring our internet capacity from major upstream IP transit networks, Fastly aims to be one of the most accessible interconnection networks around the world. Our presence at 42 internet exchange points (IXPs) means that networks interested in directly connecting to Fastly can do so at a variety of locations and mediums, whether via an IXP or through a direct cross connect. We've also recently joined the Japan Internet Exchange (JPIX) and upgraded our capacity to the BroadBand Internet eXchange (BBIX) in both Tokyo and Osaka, Japan. For those networks interested in connecting to Fastly directly, our network map, peering policy, and peeringDB page are great sources of information to help get you started.
Large traffic spikes are normal, day-to-day events for our customers. Whether those spikes are good (e.g., a wildly successful sale or a viral article) or not so good (e.g., an attack), our continued work to evolve and scale the Fastly edge cloud platform ensures we'll always have the capacity to handle them.


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Teens report more stress than adults
Their stress levels tend to drop in summer but several factors can worry teens.
LOS ANGELES — Teenagers in America report they are just as stressed out as adults, according to a new study by the American Psychological Association. And during the school year, many teens report even higher stress levels than adults.
In an online survey of 1,018 teens and 1,950 adults conducted in August, the average stress level reported by teens during the school year was 5.8 on a 10-point scale where 1 is least stressed and 10 is most stressed. Adults reported an average stress level of 5.1.
Teens were a bit more relaxed in the summer, though, when their reported stress level fell to 4.1.
"We assumed that teens experience stress, but what was surprising was that it was so high compared to adults," said Norman Anderson, chief executive of the APA. "In adulthood there are work pressures, family pressures and economic pressures, but adolescents still reported higher levels of stress."
Eighty-three percent of kids said school was responsible for at least some of the stress in their life. They were also stressed out about finding time to manage all their activities, with 59 percent of kids citing that.
Money and work are the most dominant sources of stress for adults, according to the report. More than half of adults (69 percent) report work is a significant source of stress. A smaller percentage (59 percent) report the economy in general stresses them out.
And stress is not distributed equally throughout the teen world. Teen girls are more stressed than teen boys (5.1 to 4.1), and overweight kids are more likely to be stressed than normal-weight kids (5.2 to 4.4).
So how do we de-stress these kids? Exercise might help. Teens who exercise at least once a week reported lower average stress levels than teens who exercised less frequently.
Anderson said the best thing a parent can do to help a stressed-out teen is to acknowledge that adolescent stress is real and to model good stress management behaviors.
"Having your own regular exercise routine and going to bed at an adequate time yourself may even be better than telling teens to do these things," Anderson said. "You're not instructing, you're showing them."


1 Think your tool box is complete? Think again!
1.15 Don Vandervort from HomeTips.com gives us 2 for the price of 1!
1.23 ToolBusiness and Hire Magazine's Peter Brett defies the rule of 3!
Think your tool box is complete? Think again!
With so many different options on the market today, choosing the right bits of kit for your tool box can prove to be a bit of a minefield.
You can easily find yourself at the checkout of your local DIY store with a trolley full of stuff that'll never see the light of day again once it's been put away at home.
So we decided to ask 26 of the best in the business for their opinion and their responses were amazing.
Plus, we didn't just ask them to name one piece of kit – we asked them for three! This gave us a greater insight into their tool boxes and opened our eyes to one or two surprises too!
Some of the responses are obvious (but essential), others we just would never have thought of.
Honestly, even if you've been doing DIY for decades, what these 26 experts have to say will astonish you.
The Big Brother winner has gone on to present numerous home improvement programmes for the all of the major broadcasting networks in the UK. A trained bricklayer and keen DIYer, Craig certainly knows his stuff.
A good tape measure – At least 5 metres long. Whatever DIY or building task you do, measurements are essential. For instance, when tiling you need to measure the walls to find the centre for your first tile as the first one dictates were every other tile goes.
Then there's cutting for the corners and the top course – likewise when wall papering. Lengths have to be measured and cut, and areas have to be worked out when purchasing materials. Woodwork, flooring, fencing, decking, brickwork, fitting kitchens etc. the list really is endless.
Spirit Level – As with the tape measure, whatever task your attempting the spirit level is also essential and again the list is endless. Putting up shelves, mirrors, picture frames, tiling, wall papering, decking, brickwork, fitting kitchens, fitting a bathroom suite etc.
Hammer action cordless drill – Whenever you're fitting items to the wall the surface will need drilling, whether it's a plaster board finish or a masonry wall.
You use the hammer action setting on your drill with a masonry drill bit. If the surface is just wood or plastic, then a pilot drill bit will be used to drill a small pilot hole that will allow the screws to be fitted without the wood/plastic splitting. Then, when the screw needs driving in or out, the cordless drill can be set to screw to finish the job.
I'd always recommend using Silverline tools for great value and performance.
A DIYer's toolbox should include many things from power screwdrivers to levels, but the three tools I turn to time and again as favorites for speeding up or fine tuning any project are a brad nailer for attaching wainscot and trim, a Kreg Jig for building projects, and a Dremel rotary tool with specialized attachments for small projects.
Got a project in your mind but don't know where to start? Make Totally Home Improvement your first port of call next time you need a little guidance. Here THI's editor, Jason Horton, gives us the lowdown on 3 pieces of kit that should be in everyone's tool chest.
1. It's time to upgrade to the 21st century if you haven't already. Instead of the old type of level, I prefer one that's enhanced with lasers like the Bosch GPL3T.
2. A good pair of safety goggles – If they're not right there in your tool kit you can tend to get lazy and say things like "I don't need to go get them because it will only take me 2 secs to grind this corner down" – but you don't get a second chance with your eyesight.
3. Extra batteries and an extra battery charger – It's happened to the best of us, you run out of power before you get to the end of the job and it's extremely frustrating. I like to have a fresh battery waiting and one on the charger at a minimum when working, and I like to put the used battery on charge the moment I swap it out.
Beth started Home Stories A to Z back in 2008 and she's been offering up helpful advice on all manner of decorating and DIY projects ever since. You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
Three things I cannot live without in my toolbox are my glue gun–great for quick repairs and even 'hemming' a curtain in a pinch, my tape measure, and my all-in-one socket screwdriver.
Husband and wife team Mark and Theresa Clement are extremely busy people. Not only do they run the fantastic MyFixitUpLife website, they're also a huge part of Food Network's 'Save My Bakery' and they host their own home and lifestyle radio show too. As if that isn't enough you can always find them on Twitter too…do they sleep?
Theresa: Tape measure, multi-tool, pencil.
Mark: The tool you need is always the best tool to have!
ImproveNet has been on the web since 1996, offering solid advice on remodelling projects for enthusiastic homeowners and professionals alike. If you're looking at tackling a DIY project it's always worth checking out their site first for helpful advice. Keep up to date with them on Facebook and Twitter too.
What 3 Things Should Be In Everyone's Toolbox?
There are numerous tools we all wish we could own for various DIY projects, but like most of us, we must prioritize. Therefore, if you could only have three things in your toolbox, they must be measuring tape, a hammer, and screws/nails.
Nearly every home remodeling project requires measurement. With measuring tape, you don't have to go fumbling around your desk for a ruler every 10 seconds.
For a hammer, go with a straight claw hammer. It's must easier to take things apart with a straight claw hammer.
Finally, who doesn't use screws or nails in a remodeling project?
Ask the Builder began back in 1993 as a syndicated newspaper column, and the online version does the same job – giving great advice to anyone looking to improve their home. Tim Carter is widely recognised as one of the most reliable sources of DIY information on the 'net, let's hear the three things he recommends for every home improver.
My answer will probably shock you.
Reaching back to when I got started in home improvement and zipping through the hundreds of thousands of questions I've answered at AsktheBuilder.com over the years, I'm pretty sure I know the three must-have things a person needs in their toolbox.
The first thing that should be in there is a healthy respect for safety. I can clearly remember standing on the second-last rung of a fully extended 40-foot extension ladder that was set on a 2x12 across the peak of a lower roof. All this to paint the tip of a house gable. I'm lucky to be alive. Lead, electricity, pathogens in plumbing pipes, dangerous power tools all present lurking hazards for anyone, even pros.
Due diligence is the second thing that I'd have in my tool box. This is a rare tool that's hard to find in today's world of instant gratification and go, go, go. All too often people jump into a job thinking they know the right way to do it. They fail to read instructions printed on labels and that come with products, they fail to research the job watching videos from real pros who have worked in the homes of paying customers for over 20 years, and they all too often follow advice they've seen on home-improvement TV shows, most of which have a very twisted sense of reality.
When I give advice on protoolreviews.com I always shoot for combining great value with innovation. There are a few tools I carry almost everywhere that really match that description.
The first I'd include is the new Ryobi Dual power 20W LED work light. This light offers a lot of output, can work with a standard extension cord, or it can run for up to 4 hours on a single 4.0 Ah One+ battery. Bring an extra battery and you can use it all day!
I also always bring along my Milwaukee M12 FUEL impact driver (2453-22). What I like in particular about this tool is the 2-speed drive control that makes this brushless tool perfect for detail work as well as higher torque applications. Plus, with 1/4" hex drill bits, this single tool can handle just about every drill and driving application you can think of.
As someone who does a lot of electrical work as well, I'd be lax in not mentioning that some of my favorite go-to tools are my Klein cushion-grip screwdrivers. These tried and true drivers are some of the best on the market. Since I use them almost every day for one thing or another, it's no surprise that a nice, comfortable screwdriver makes all the difference. With that said, I have recently grown to love the new Klein 11-in-1 Multi-bit interchangeable screwdriver. This takes all those drivers I normally carry, and—with the same cushion grip—combines them into a single tool.
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Any toolbox must have the basics like a hammer, screwdrivers, tape measure and saw but, whether you're a seasoned DIY expert or a beginner, a good reference book is essential. Collins Complete DIY Manual by Albert Jackson and David Day, which explains everything from putting up shelves and decorating to electrics and plumbing, is excellent.
When it comes to getting jobs done WD-40 is one of those magic products that helps solve numerous problems from loosening nuts to fixing squeaky hinges.
Duct tape is an equally vital toolbox 'tool' – you'll only realise how useful it is when you run out!
As a regular House Beautiful columnist and co-presenter of C4's 'Make, Do and Mend', Jo Behari knows exactly what every toolbox needs.
So there are the obvious tools – hammer, drill, screwdriver set etc. – but I'm guessing you are looking for something a little less obvious.
A head torch for those hard to see places when you need both hands (I hate having to work with a torch in my mouth, my dad's a dentist so it's a definite no no).
Brittany's blog, Pretty Handy Girl, is the perfect starting point for anyone who is looking to get into DIY but feeling a little nervous. With her expert tutorials and light-hearted manner, Brittany will have you completing home improvement projects you never thought possible in no time at all. Keep up with her on Twitter and Facebook.
1. A pencil – if you're like me you'll forget that measurement 2.3 seconds after you measure. I prefer to make marks on my wood to cut. To me it's more accurate.
2. Lipstick – Ha, this isn't to look pretty. I use lipstick to mark outlet boxes when cutting into panels.
3. A cordless drill – of all my tools this is the one I reach for the most. Driving screws or drilling holes is just part of being a DIYer.
3) A Pencil – The most underrated tool in the world! Where would you be without the ability to mark-up drill points and measurements.
Adorable Home has been bringing readers great design ideas and solutions ever since its inception. If it's inspiration you're after, look no further. Founder Lynn Filkova gives us her top 3 (or was it 5) things that you definitely must have in your arsenal.
I tend to be more drawn to decorating. I can't get enough of creating small beautiful objects that bring diversity, style and identity to a room.
So for me, I would say that the top 3 DIY toolbox essentials that you absolutely cannot do without are sharp scissors, glue, a secondary adhesive material resource and spray paint.
However, since you are asking about a toolbox that would work for everyone, I would substitute the scissors for a DIY multi-tool and the spray paint for a roulette measure building tool.
The Handyguys Podcast has been entertaining and informing us for years so we were delighted to hear from Brian Peppel. He told us 3 things that should be in everyone's tool bag, but are often missing.
Really, at the end of the day, it depends on what types of projects you will be doing. I usually recommend getting tools as you need them. Don't spend money on tools you will never use.
Don Vandervort from HomeTips.com gives us 2 for the price of 1!
Home improvement expert and author Don Vandervort, started HomeTips.com back in 1996 and the renowned site has given over 100 million visitors top quality advice since then. With over 2,000 top-notch articles on their database, HomeTips is truly an extremely useful resource for any DIYer.
This is an interesting question, because it depends on the nature of tasks you want to address. Three basics that I think belong in every home for doing a plethora of home projects are different that three tools for people who want to handle their own home repairs.
1) A 25-foot by 1-inch measuring tape. Measuring is an essential part of most home projects, and this size tape is long enough for most home projects.
2) A 16-ounce curved-claw hammer. It's hard not to include a hammer in any basic toolbox—you need it for everything from nailing boards to hanging pictures to driving a garden stake. This is a good size for miscellaneous tasks and the curved claw is best for pulling nails.
3) A retractable-blade utility knife for cutting materials, opening boxes, slicing electrical cable, and more.
1) A 3/8-inch cordless power drill with bits and screwdriver tips, which is handy for everything from furniture assembly to drilling holes for wall fasteners.
2) A 12-inch tongue-and-groove (Channellock®) plier, which allows you to tightly grip and hold or turn objects such as pipes or plumbing fittings, nuts, or even balky jar lids.
3) Plastic safety glasses to protect your eyes when working with striking tools or power tools, working under the sink, pruning trees, and more.
For the DIY toolbox, I think it's worth it to spend a little more in order to get really quality versions of the most often used tools. You can cheap out on the oddball tools that you only use three or four times, but your bread and butter gear has to be good or you'll be pulling your hair out in no time. To me, this means a really nice screwdriver, a really nice hammer, and a really nice tape measure.
For a screwdriver, I'm a big fan of the MegaPro 13-in-1. Once you get your hands on it, you can basically throw out the 20 random screwdrivers that are doing nothing but taking up space in your garage. The MegaPro has a really smooth ratcheting action, a fantastic handle, and really clever bit storage (a spinning carousel pops out of the back of the handle). It has every bit you'll ever need for around the house work and they're all in one place, so when you go to adjust the loose doorknob, you can be confident that you have what it takes. No more multiple trips back and forth to the garage trying to find the right size.
As for a hammer, I prefer Estwing steel hammers for their indestructible design and perfect balance. I've been beating on my 20-ounce, straight claw for almost 15 years and it's still good as new.
Lastly, a quality tape measure is essential. A lame one will fall apart and the blade will kink after five or six uses. I've been a long-time user of the 25-foot FatMax, but lately I've been trying out the new Milwaukee General Contractor tapes and I'm considering a switch in allegiance. The Milwaukees have a nice wide base, so they don't tip over as easily. The blade also has some serious reinforcement to it and so far it's proven to be really durable.
Jeff Patterson offers up imaginative solutions to many DIY problems on his fantastic website, homerepairtutor.com. Jeff's idea is simple – give people proven tips and strategies so that they can make the most of their homes for themselves and their families. Keep up to date with his latest projects on Facebook.
Non-Contact voltage testers are a must for anyone so you can test for live wires when doing electrical work.
Impact drivers are great for installing cement board, carpentry, car work, and more. They can even serve as a drill with the right drill bits.
Oscillating multi tools are awesome at cutting pipe, trimming casings, sanding, and a ton of other stuff.
I love the SharkBite fittings because you can throw one on a pipe is it's leaking.
If you're looking for an honest assessment on a tool that you're thinking of buying, make ToolGuyd one of the first places you go for advice. Considering Stuart Deutsch has reviewed so many pieces of kit since he started ToolGuyd his selections may shock you, but your toolbox should definitely contain all of the items that he recommends. For the latest news and reviews check out ToolGuyd on Facebook and Twitter.
Eye Protection – I prefer Uvex or Radians goggles since I wear corrective glasses and goggles fit right over.
Hearing Protection – If you plan on doing much of anything with power tools.
First Aid Kit – Minor injuries will happen to even the most careful DIYer or pro, and even small nicks and cuts should be protected. Nexcare waterproof bandages are thin and comfortable and will help you keep working distraction-free.
When it comes to buying tools, the first piece of advice is to buy the best you can afford. If you do not know what tools you need, or what the best of them is, just use a DIY Forum such as http://www.diydoctor.org.uk/forum.htm where there will be someone to help you make the right decision. The first tool we would buy would be a good cordless combination drill. This is really 3 tools in one.
· A screwdriver with plenty of torque settings (the dial round the edge of the chuck which disengages the drive action when it reaches the required setting) so you cannot over-tighten screws. · A drill which will allow you to drill through wood and mild steel or other softer metals. · A hammer drill which will allow you to drill into masonry and concrete.
We suggest you can get a great combi-drill these days for about £60 – £70 ($90 – $110). Cheaper ones are available but their strength and durability can sometimes be bought into question.
Cordless combination drills usually come in 4 sizes. 10Volt, 14.4 Volt, 18 Volt and 24 Volt. In theory the smaller the battery size, the less power produced, but with today's lithium battery technology some of the 10 volt combis are immensely powerful but their price can go up to as much as £400 ($600)!
For a drill which is light enough to put small screws into softwoods but powerful enough to drive into your house walls to hang shelves we would suggest an 18 volt drill which charges quickly and has two batteries to save you running out of power in the middle of a job.
The Einhell TH-CD1L Cordless Hammer Drill fits this brief admirably and at only £68.00 (April 2015) is one of the best deals on the market.
The second tool we would buy would be a decent saw. For home improvement a saw which cuts along the grain as well as across it is a good idea and saves money on buying different saws.
Also a middle of the road saw "set" is useful rather than buying saws which are coarse cut and fine cut. The set of a saw is the distance (at right angles to the blade) that the teeth are set apart. The wider the set, the coarser the cut.
We would use a "Jack" saw which is a Jack-of-all-trades saw (ie does everything with about 8 teeth per inch) with a reliable name. The one we would recommend is coated in PTFE which makes sawing really easy and cuts about 25% faster than a normal Jack saw.
The third tool in our box would be a good spirit level.
The box frame must be sturdy to avoid bending in any way and the bubble housings must be really secure to avoid and movement or damage to the bubble glass. If a bubble housing moves just 0.01mm (one tenth of a mm) within the level it can make your reading 3mm out over 1m.
If you used a damaged level to transfer a level round an average room, there would be 45mmdifference in height between the start and finish of this line! This is why the level we recommend has great shock absorbers at the ends of the level to stop this type of damage occurring when the level is accidentally dropped.
A 1m level is plenty long enough for the average home improver.
Canadian Wordworking began life as a print publication but has since evolved into something with a far wider reach. Their community of woodworkers and DIYers enjoy some of the best information on the web and forum is a great place to find tips and tricks from fellow enthusiasts. Keep abreast of the latest from them on their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter.
The one hand tool that I can't do without is a multi-tool – it's a tool kit in itself. The model I use features two styles of pliers, a wire cutter and crimper, straight and serrated knives, saw, file, three bit drivers, can and bottle openers, awl, and scissors.
For tough jobs nothing beats an oscillating multi-tool – a powerhouse of functionality. They come in corded and cordless versions, and use interchangeable accessories for a host of sawing, sanding, scraping, grinding, and polishing jobs. They really are the DIYers best friend.
Finally, I always make sure there's a roll of top quality duct tape in my tool kit, for when I need to hold things together.
1. Electrical tester – makes sure the circuit is dead before working on it.
2. Electrical screwdriver – it's the right size for undoing the usual screws.
3. Pliers (or side cutters) – for handling wires, stripping cables.
Kristen started Pink Toes and Power Tools as a way to motivate herself through her ever-growing DIY to-do list. She has since built up a loyal online fan base by offering easy-to-follow help and advice to fellow DIYers and woodworkers as well a providing great inspiration along the way.
I chose my first two items because I had to run out and get them in the middle of a woodworking project when I DIDN'T have them in my toolbox!
The first is a nail set. I love my nail gun, and use it all the time, but mistakes happen (sometimes frustratingly often…) and I always use a nail set to help correct them.
The second tool I would pick is a spare drill bit for my countersink bit. Now that I have a spare in my toolbox, I have never broken the bit when countersinking, but before I had one as a spare I had to stop a project and run out and get one. I hate that!
The third essential for me is lipstick. Now hear me out! I'm not freshening up my makeup when I'm working on a woodworking project, but lipstick works great for marking where I need to cut out a hole in the back of a built-in cabinet when an electrical outlet is behind it. That's my three picks–perhaps they aren't essential to everyone's toolbox, but they are to mine!
ToolBusiness and Hire Magazine's Peter Brett defies the rule of 3!
As a leading trade magazine for tools and a regular online tool review resource for DIYers in the know, ToolBusiness and Hire's opinion counts. Tool reviewer, Peter Brett, tells us about some of the go-to tools he regularly uses.
1. A quality cordless drill and a set of accessories including driver bits and drills and possibly a bit more. 2. A set of sharp chisels in sizes from 3mm to 25mm. 3. A couple of saws – maybe one cordless and the other a fine-toothed saw for cutting joints?
Yes it comes to more than three, but bodging is the inevitable result of inadequate tool choice. So there!
DIY with Pro Help gives homeowners the opportunity to get hands-on guidance on all things DIY from husband and wife team, Andrew and Christy Heiskala. With over 25 years experience of remodelling homes they're perfectly equipped to give us their expert opinion on tool box essentials.
You absolutely have to have a tape measure, carpenter pencil and a utility knife. Sounds basic but you can't start without a tape measure, you can't mark without a pencil and you can't sharpen your pencil without a utility knife.
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Duct tape is probably the most affordable and useful product to have in a home toolbox. It's also handy to have if you need to make temporary repairs. This reinforced tape can be used both indoors and outdoors, and the sticky adhesive allows it to stick to a wide variety of surfaces.
Not just handy for making sure locks do not bind or doors do not squeak, a can of WD-40 is also just the thing if you need to remove spray paint from your hands or crayon from walls. With over 2,000 uses, you can't go wrong with a small can of WD-40.
Gone are the days when you need a complete set of screwdrivers to fix and fasten things around the home. Now you can buy a cordless screwdriver that has an integrated bit cylinder that contains a selection of the most commonly used screwdriver bits – and enough power to loosen or tighten screws with ease.
1) Screwdrivers – Both flat and Phillips head are essential. Go for quality drivers with the hardened tip that won't bend or crumble during use.
2) Claw Hammer – Wooden handled hammers are adequate, but fibreglass reduces wrist strain. 12 – 16oz is ideal.
3) Pliers – Get both needle nose and tongue & groove pliers if possible. Make sure you buy the best quality you can, cheaper versions will slip more than they grip.
Who'd have thought that we'd end up with two votes for lipstick!
Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to contribute, it's greatly appreciated. Please take a second to share our 26 expert opinions with others if you enjoyed reading them.
Now, how about you? If you had to pick 3 things that must be in any DIY tool box, what would they be? Let us know in the comments below.
Interesting article, much food for thought, thanks.
For my little jobs around the home I couldn't be without my rothenberger pump pliers, they get used for all sorts all the time.
Next would have to be a stubby pozi2 screwdriver, as people seem to always put screws in hard to access places.
Then lastly it would be my cheap set of tube spanners, the amount of time I've wasted messing about when dealing with taps before I got these doesn't bear thinking about.
Thanks for taking the time to comment Patrick. Particularly agree with the stubby's, very handy!
I am a beginner when it comes to DIY and Crafts.
5) I have an awesome little tool set in a bag. Contains – tweezer, screwdriver set, socket set, long-nose pliers, cutters.
Thanks for commenting Margy, looks like you're well on your way to healthy stash of handy tools already!
Great recommendations. For tools, quality is vital for me. I hate to have tools that are not working well as they are cheap. Many recommendations here have brand name and what-type. I love that. Great work.
Hey Wells Ye, thanks for commenting. Couldn't agree more, cheap tools will cost you more in the long run. Always better to pay a little extra from the start to get quality tools for your box.
I like the Makita 18th model.
I have several Fat Max models from Stanley, and also use a new one from Milwaukee. Most are 16 feet long, a few are 25 feet.
The type that swing open with replaceable blades. Either the generic type, sitting in a pouch on my belt, or the Switchback model from Milwaukee that clips into my pocket.
Nice selection Wesley, thanks for commenting!
My favorite tool is my tool belt. It keeps me from constantly looking for things I'm using!
Haha, we hear you Mike!
I love cordless drill machine. I think every home owner needs cordless drill machine.
What a great article. I love DIY work and loves DIY tools but never use oscillating tool. That for meet this lovely tool.


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```javascript
  .service('myService', ['pmkr.memoize', function(memoize) {
    var memoizedFn = memoize(function() {
      // this function will return the same value when the same arguments are passed in.
    });
  }]);
```

### Parameters

#### fn

Type: `Function`

A function to be memoized

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The Audubon Hotel opened in April of 1924 at 1225 St. Charles Ave. with rooms to rent for $10 per week. From the start, most people staying at the Audubon were long-term tenants, often conducting dubious business enterprises from their hotel rooms.
Residents of the Audubon were notorious for showing up on police blotters, most often for petty crimes committed all around the city. Theft and prostitution in the hotel were not uncommon, and often involved hotel employee participation. Hotel upgrades and changes in ownership over the ensuing decades did little to change residents' habits and rap sheets or attract a higher quality clientele.
Perhaps the most distinguished regular resident of the Audubon was a dog from Chicago named Jeff, who wintered at the Audubon in the late 1930s thanks to his $30,000 trust fund. During his 1939 visit, his caretaker noticed he was having some issues with his sight. A visit to a dog eye specialist confirmed that Jeff was nearsighted, and he was fit with a pair of specially made doggy glasses, adding even more distinction to one of the Audubon's most well-behaved guests.
In 1996, John Spradlin and Clinton Peltier assumed management of the hotel, cleaning up the upstairs rooms by moving out some of the petty criminals and embracing instead an artsier but still transient clientele, renting out rooms at $110 per week. They renamed the Bamboo Lounge on the ground floor to simply: The Audubon Hotel. Self-describing and celebrating it as "the sleaziest hotel on the most beautiful avenue in the world," they transformed the lounge into an all-night eclectic dance club and art space, while still keeping the day-drinking regular crowd of older long-term residents and neighborhood characters.
The bar briefly transitioned into a trendier, fancier club in 2001, but closed in early 2002, followed quickly by the hotel itself. The building remained empty until 2016, when it was fully renovated and reopened as a hostel.


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Q: Using return value in another file in Node.js synchronously I'm concatenating tweets from a defined user through a helper file and trying to retrieve it in my server.js but there the str value is still undefined (and this line gets executed first), then the console.log from my helper prints with the right value.
Output:

GET /login/twitter/callback 302 618.242 ms - 0
Concatenated Tweets in Server: undefined
Concatenated Tweets in Helper:  Test Tweet 3 #TestTweet Test Tweet 2
  Test Tweet 1

Can anyone help on what control flow I should use to call twitterHelper.getTweets functions to get the returned str in the server please? Thanks!
Server.js
app.get('/login/twitter/callback',
    passport.authenticate('twitter', {failureRedirect: "/login"},
        function(req, res) {
            // auth success
            async.waterfall ([
                function(callback) {
                    callback(null, twitterHelper.getTweets(user));
                },
                function(str, callback) {
                    console.log("Concatenated Tweets in Server: " + str);
                    callback(null);
                }
                ],
                function(err) {
                    if(err)
                        console.log("Error: " + err);
                }
            );
        }
    )
);

Helper.js
var concatTweets = '';
var promise = new Promise(
                function(resolve, reject) {
                    T.get('statuses/user_timeline', params, function( err, data, response) {
                        if(err)
                            reject(err);
                        else {
                            for (var i = 0; i < data.length ; i++)
                                concatTweets = concatTweets + " " + data[i].text;
                            resolve(concatTweets);
                        }
                    })
                }
            ).then(
                    str => {
                        console.log("Concatenated Tweets in Helper: " + str);
                        return str;
                    }, err => {
                        console.log(err);
                        return err;
                    }
            );

A: Instead of using this longway you can use this simple way by promise.
Helper.js
var concatTweets = '';
var getTweets = function(user){
    var promise = new Promise(function(resolve, reject) {
        T.get('statuses/user_timeline', params, function( err, data, response) {
            if(err){
                reject(err);
            } else {
                for (var i = 0; i < data.length ; i++)
                    concatTweets = concatTweets + " " + data[i].text;
                console.log("Concatenated Tweets in Helper: " + concatTweets);
                resolve(concatTweets);
            }
        })
    });
    return promise;
}

Server.js
app.get('/login/twitter/callback', passport.authenticate('twitter', {failureRedirect: "/login"},function(req, res) {
    // auth success
    twitterHelper.getTweets(user).then(str=>{
        console.log("Concatenated Tweets in Server: " + str);
    }).catch(err=>{
        console.log("Error: " + err);
    });
}));

I hope this will work for you.

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One World – One Environment – One Network
Energy & Renewable / Magazine
by GES · 10. June 2019
Huge floating solar islands on the ocean that produce enough energy to enable CO2-neutral global freight traffic – what sounds like science fiction has now been calculated for the first time by researchers in Switzerland and Norway.
Image credit: Nick Blackmer via Flickr
Paper, tin cans, glass – the world recycles as much as possible. So why not declare the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) a recycling product as well? Liquid fuels based on carbon will continue to play an important role in the future – despite international efforts to reduce them. So it seems sensible to recover the CO2 exhaust from the environment and use it again.
Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), the Paul Scherrer Institute (PIS) and the Universities of Zurich and Bern, as well as the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a team from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Material Sciences and Technology have calculated this idea and have shown that solar methanol islands could produce enough fuel in the long term to make all CO2 emitted from transportation sources neutral – worldwide.
In the middle of the oceans, hydrogen (H2) is to be produced from solar energy (and water), which is then converted into methanol on site using CO2 extracted from the seawater. To this end, the researchers analyzed in detail a scenario that still seems purely hypothetical, but already provides the basis for a possible implementation. They have presented their results in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
From sun to electricity to hydrogen to methanol
The idea is based on solar islands, i.e. floating platforms equipped with photovoltaic systems. However, since solar power cannot be stored and transported from there, a solar power plant on the sea makes no sense.
Liquid methanol (CH3OH) as well as gaseous methane (CH4) can be produced from carbon dioxide and hydrogen. The researchers' idea is that the raw materials could be obtained directly from the ocean or produced there.
There are already large-scale power-to-gas plants that convert hydrogen and CO2 into fuel. The question therefore arises: why go to sea with it? Why not, as existing plants do, extract CO2 from the air? The answer is simple: the space required for a worldwide supply of fuel would be enormous. "
"An area of around 170,000 km2 would be needed to produce the annual demand for global freight transport," explains Andreas Borgschulte of Empa's Advanced Analytical Technologies lab.
This could best be achieved by solar power systems at sea, a previously unused area that does not belong to anyone. CO2 can also be extracted from the air at sea, but an attractive – and still obvious – alternative would be to use the roughly 125 times higher CO2 concentration of seawater for the "carbon dioxide harvest".
More possibilities for methanol
In existing plants, the CO2 extracted from the atmosphere is mostly used to produce methane, which would also be possible on the solar islands. In the course of their considerations, however, the researchers decided to produce a liquid fuel because it is easier to transport.
In addition, methanol can be used not only as a fuel, but also to manufacture other chemical products, such as precursors for polymer production. The possibilities for its use (and the profits that can be achieved with it) are therefore much greater.
However, such a "methanol island" has its price: the construction of such a chemical plant on the ocean would cost around 90 million US dollars. This would consist of around 70 photovoltaic islands with a diameter of around 100 m2 and a ship with the electrolysis and synthesis plants. This would result in a total area of around 550,000 m2.
But a single cluster is far from sufficient to achieve a zero balance of CO2. A total of 170,000 such islands would be needed to recycle as much CO2 as is currently emitted – a utopian goal, but one worth pursuing.
"Great ideas are needed – small solutions only supply small parts of the world, but not all of it," says Borgschulte.
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But what sets Chocolate Ancestor apart from other retailers? Well, Owner/CEO Latoya Long said it best, "All of our items bring meaning, symbolism, and self-expression to Black culture spiritually and politically. We promote peace and love. Black love, love for self and community." The products that you will find on Chocolate Ancestors standout because they send that ever important message; consciousness.
When you visit the Chocolate Ancestor website, the first thing you see is men's and women's shirts and sweaters that read, "Barack and Michelle Love." This shirt is definitely relevant given today's political climate.
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Therapy of a dislocation of the kneecap
How is a kneecap dislocation treated?
Kneecap dislocation therapy
The aim of any therapy for a dislocation of the kneecap is this Kneecap Permanently centering around plain bearings, as valuable cartilage mass is lost with each dislocation event. Since cartilage tissue is incapable of regeneration, the from birth the amount of cartilage given must be handled carefully.
The more common it becomes one Kneecap dislocation the higher the likelihood of premature Kneecap arthrosis (Retropatellar arthrosis).
An acute patellar dislocation must be immediately be repositioned. A follow-up treatment in a thigh cast optionally follows.
If there is a suspicion of cartilage shearing off (Flake) or if this is confirmed by an MRI examination, arthroscopy (knee mirroring) should be performed to assess the extent of the cartilage damage.
If a flake is found, it should be refixed if possible. To do this, the knee joint has to be opened and the sheared-off fragment has to be fixed again in its place so that no cartilage sliding surface is lost.
In the case of multiple kneecap dislocations, surgical correction of the kneecap should be performed.
Various correction operations are possible here.
The most frequently performed should be mentioned here.
In the operation of the kneecap dislocation, a differentiation is made between soft tissue interventions (tightening / suturing of ligaments) and bony corrective measures. Bony corrective measures should only be taken after growth is complete.
Insall operation
In this surgical method of a kneecap dislocation, the inner capsule is gathered, in a traumatic one Initial dislocation the inner capsule apparatus (medial retinaculum) sewn at the same time. By this measure the course of the Kneecap more on the inside of the Knee joint relocated to prevent further external dislocation.
This surgical method can be used with a lateral release be combined. Here, ligament structures on the outside of the kneecap are severed in order to reduce the tendency of the kneecap to lateralize.
Many other methods are described in the literature.
Appointment with a knee specialist?
But now enough is indicated ;-)
The knee joint is one of the joints with the greatest stress.
Therefore, the treatment of the knee joint (e.g. meniscus tear, cartilage damage, cruciate ligament damage, runner's knee, etc.) requires a lot of experience.
I treat a wide variety of knee diseases in a conservative way.
Tuberosity dislocation
The relocation of the kneecap tendon insertion can be used as a corrective measure.
Operation according to Elmslie-Trilat: In this operation, the kneecap tendon (Patellar tendon) at the Shin (Tibial tuberosity) inside (medial) offset.
As a result of the offset, the kneecap runs further inside in its slideway, which makes dislocation significantly more difficult.
This procedure can include soft tissue surgery (e.g. Insall - operation) be combined.
The follow-up treatment must be adapted to the corresponding surgical method.
It is important that the Musculature the thigh is optimally treated with physiotherapy.
Here, special attention must be paid to training the inner front thigh muscles (Vastus medialis muscle) be placed. In this way, the patella shape can also be favorably influenced.
In addition, stretching the hamstring muscles (hamstring muscles) makes sense.
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Glass Console Tables – Why We Love Them And How To Use Them
By Simona Ganea | Published on Jun 3, 2015
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Glass furniture in general is tricky. On one hand, the glass (the transparent kind) allows a piece such as a console table to blend in and to maintain the décor simple and uncluttered. On the other hand, a glass console table is not necessarily versatile so it doesn't look good in combination with every single style. This is also a matter of personal preferences. The console tables we've selected have modern designs and they stand out with their shapes, simplicity and versatility.
The Ôsmos table
It was designed by Erwan Peron and it has a robust central drawer made of plywood and additional oak veneered blockboard panels. Both the supporting legs and the top and colorless and made of extra clear tempered glass.
The Diapason table
The Diapason table was designed by Studio Diapason and it has a base available in travertine or white Carrara marble with an irregular shape. The top is made of clear glass. The size and shape of the table allows it to be used in hallways but also in living rooms or dining spaces.
The Hip Hop table
The Hip Hop table has a rectangular glass top and two additional lower shelves which makes it very versatile and suitable for a variety of spaces. Both the shelves and the top can be used as display surfaces for collections and other objects. It was designed by Studio 28.
The Valentino console
Featuring a combination of materials such as walnut, marble and glass, the Valentino console table by Emanuele Zenere has an asymmetrical design and a sculptural look which makes it easy for it to stand out in any setting.
The Mistral table
The simple, clean lines of the Mistral console table are enhanced by the soft and beautiful curves and the overall elegant look. The base is made of multilayered wood with black walnut veneer and a glossy chrome-plated central element. The top is made of glass which allows the base to be the central element and the focal point.
The Bonheur du jour console desk
When the "Bonjeur du jour" table was first designed in 19th century France, it served solely as a writing desk and was created for home offices, living rooms or foyers. The modern version designed by Adentro Studio has a drawer and a shelf and is made using extra-clear tempered glass.
The Zen 13 table
The Zen 13 table has a design similar to the classic French console described just now. It's supported by clear glass elements and features a wooden gray wenge drawer. It can be used as an accessory piece for hallways or living rooms but also for home offices.
The Penrose console table
The Penrose console table has a very interesting design. It's composed of three sheets of glass, each featuring a different shape. The oblique cuts and the way the elements are combined to form a piece of furniture which resembles modern sculptural art offer the table a balanced and really interesting look, perfect for minimalist decors. The table was designed by Isao Hosoe, Lucia Fontana and Masaya Hashimoto.
The Saphiria table
Similarly, the Saphiria console table is also made only of glass. The difference is that it features smooth curves instead of the sharp, geometric angles and lines of the Penrose table. The design is simple and transparent, allowing the table to look elegant and chic in a variety of different settings.
The Gotham table
The Gotham console table is part of a larger collection with the same name which also includes a coffee table and a side table. The console is made using smoke glass and has a simple yet dramatic look thanks to its clean, sharp lines and minimalistic structure. It also includes internal wooden drawers with smoked mirror fronts. The table was designed by Niko Leonardi and Fabio Marinelli.
The Cricket table
The design of the Cricket table by Gianluigi Landoni is a bit similar to that of the Gotham table although there are a few differences. First of all, this one is made of clear glass. The internal wooden drawer thus appear to be floating, supported by the slightly curved side panels.
The Tour console table
Tour is a highly interesting and eye-catching console table. It was designed by Giorgio Cattelan and it appears to defy the laws of physics. It has a flat base made of graphite embossed lacquered steel and a circular walnut middle section placed at an angle. The top is made of clear glass.
The 60° table
This console table is part of the Grado° collection designed by Ron Gilad. It has a complex and transparent design which reflects the designer's inclination towards simple, geometric lines and shapes. The table has a graphic and sketchy look which lets the imagination run free interpreting the whole composition.
Console tables in context
As we've already mentioned, console tables are versatile by nature and can be integrated in various configurations and types of designs and decors. Here is a minimalist model made entirely of clear glass. It's used as an accent piece for the entrance hallway. {found on pwcr}.
Another configuration features a console table complemented by two chairs and two large pieces of artwork. The design is eclectic because of the diversity of materials, finishes, colors and influences. {found on meredithheron}.
But hallways and entrance foyers aren't the only possible location for a glass console table. The geometric design of this particular model makes it an interesting addition to the dining room. It has minimal impact on the décor because of the material choice and yet it stands out. (found on globalinteriordesign)
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This is a n/a motor and therefore there is only so much you can do. There are some intake mods ("snorkel delete" combined with high-flow filter) that can help a little, tunes, and of course exhaust but in the end you aren't going to get a ton out of this thing without a turbo and at that point, just get a ST. It's a fun car to drive (especially with a manual). Spend some time searching/reading, tons of info here for exactly what you are asking about.
If its not grown it's mined!
The electric Focus rear motor mount on my 2012 SE helps me put more power down, especially on a wet road; too much throttle and I may still get some - but less - wheel hop, but at least the car now moves out with some authority. Having fixed that, I'm intending to replace my low (and practically useless in any snow) tread 215/55-16 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 tires for 225/50-16 Continental DWS-06 tires. The gearing change from a less than 1.5% reduction in diameter should help acceleration, plus the DWS-06 tires each weigh over 3 lbs less than the Michelins, according to each manufacturer's website.
The 225/50-16's nominal diameter is the same as the OEM spec'd, and often recommended-for-snow, tire size of 195/65-15. This wider tire can't work any worse than the Michelins A/S 3 in snow, although it might seem too wide for snow if you don't own snow tires. I use 205/65-15 snow tires because I live in Canada, I'm cheap, I want less torque for snow conditions, and I thought the 195s were too skinny (giving too much understeer) for a car that regularly carries 800-900 lbs of people and ski equipment. My Ford rims are 16 x 7; if I had 17 x 7 rims, I'd go for a 225/45-17, for many of the same reasons.
And spend some time on a track, with people who know what they're doing.
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I got most of the basics and at near 185whp now.
Thats the basics, there is cams but they are $$$$$$$ to buy and install.
Where are you guys finding the 180 deg thermostats? I have been searching for 2 hours and can't find a part number. I have a 2012 SEL and am putting together my build list and this is the only part I can't find.