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Act 1 - The Scene Vue Entertainment is one of the largest multiplex cinema operators in the UK and Ireland and we are experiencing successful growth in Europe. At Vue, we truly believe in hiring and developing talented individuals and creating robust succession plans for the future. Located in the O2 Centre, this state-of-the-art multiplex is host to 12 screens and can seat up to 1,710 people. The site is also surrounded by many other established retail and leisure brands and never sees a dull day. Act 2 - The Role Reporting to the General Manager, your role as a Cinema Assistant Manager is to manage the day-to-day running of the cinema, playing a key part in the successful delivery of the Cinema Business Plan, no two days will ever be the same. You will ensure compliance with all legal requirements and company policies, delivering consistently high standards across all areas of the cinema. You'll manage and develop a high performing team that take pride in providing an excellent experience in a friendly and helpful way. Act 3 - What You Need •previous management experience in a customer-facing, fast-paced business in the retail, hospitality, leisure or restaurant sector •a commercial mind-set with experience of using business reports to make commercial decisions •excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task •you'll need to be flexible, confident and resilient •able to demonstrate your ability to lead, motivate and inspire your team to achieve the best possible results at all times •drive, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour are a must! •able to work early (7am start) and late shifts (3am finish) on a rota basis across all 7 days of the week he Finale - Why You Want It •competitive salary and excellent bonus potential – up to 25% of base salary •free cinema tickets for yourself and up to 3 guests •excellent training and development •28 Days' Holiday (including bank holidays) •employer Contributory Pension Plan, Life Assurance, Child Care Vouchers •great discounts with high street retailers and online So, if you're looking for a role with exciting career development opportunities, variety and the opportunity to work with some amazing people, this could be the job for you. Additional Information Because we serve alcohol in our cinemas, any Duty Manager at Vue is required to hold a personal alcohol licence. This means that if you are successful, soon after your appointment we will need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, previously known as a CRB check. To apply for the role of Cinema Assistant Manager contact myvue.com


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The City Attorney advises the City Manager, City Council, City departments, boards, commissions and committees in handling the legal business of the City. The City Attorney's Office does not represent or provide legal advice to private citizens or businesses.
Responsibilities of the City Attorney and staff:
- Prepare and/or review ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents concerning City business;
- Provide legal advice to City departments to ensure compliance with local, state and federal law;
- Provide legal opinions to City Council and City departments;
- Supervise civil litigation for the City at the trial and appellate levels;
- Manage the City's Risk & Safety Program;
- Act as a liaison to the Americans with Disabilities Act Citizens Review Committee;
- Coordinate case management of misdemeanor/gross misdemeanor criminal charges, infractions and dangerous dog appeals with the contracted prosecutor.
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Fantastic walking by all our children and staff today for the sponsored walk around Governor's Hill.
Whether it was 1 lap or 6, everyone pushed themselves well and enjoyed the walk over to the High School at Bemahague, past the ponds and over the footbridge. A special thank you to the Y6 children for supporting their buddies in Reception this morning and then doing the whole thing again this afternoon. It is clear we have some Parish Walkers in the making at CYB.
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Singtel's weepy ad tops the Chinese New Year social media rankings
As the Chinese New Year holiday approaches, Singtel's heart-tugging ad showing elderly loneliness has emerged top of the social media rankings for Singaporean campaigns.
The ad entitled 'Mr Lim's Reunion Dinner' was one of three major brand campaigns released by large Singaporean brands to hail in the Year of the Dog, with the others being StarHub and Tiger Beer.
However, according to data from measurement companies Meltwater and Socialbakers, Singtel's effort blew its competition out of the water in terms of social buzz and reach.
Meltwater data showed that Singtel's story of an old father preparing for a CNY spent alone generated more than 60 per cent of online 'talk' around the festive campaigns. The ad has so far been viewed more than 8.5 million times on Facebook.
StarHub's ''Family is the greatest prosperity' followed behind with a quarter of the buzz, plus one million views for its Facebook video.
Meanwhile, Tiger came in third place with 13 per cent of the share for its 'Reunion' campaign.
In addition, according to Socialbakers, Singtel led the CNY pack with a total of 178,663 interactions from social media users, while StarHub trailed behind with 9,270 and Tiger Beer gained only 2,762.
All three performed better than Coca-Cola's 'buy to win' CNY campaign, in which three people stood a chance of winning a coke can made from real gold.
According to Meltwater, the beverage giant's 'conventional' efforts only saw them gain three per cent of attention out of the CNY campaigns.
A spokesman for Meltwater claimed the family-centric themes in the three brand campaigns '"resonated" with internet users, adding that the "campaigns' [mentions] came from a good mix of thankful and reflective (melancholic) dispositions".
However, some, such as former-McCann boss Dave McCaughan, have pointed out the over-riding similarities between the three campaigns and their lack of originality.


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I am a Year 8 student at Pt England School in Auckland, NZ. I am in Class 3 and my teacher is Mrs Tele'a.
Monday, August 8, 2011
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Weaving in and out, the mean machine Ma'a Nonu went through the opposition line.
Down the field he ran away fast to dive through the try line. Slipping out of the tackle he barged through the opposition team and side stepped through them. He used his great skills to smash in and try to get the ball.
The charging bull Ma'a Nonu quickly passed the ball to his team mate. There were lots of players that had been tackled down, but there was one man who was still standing and he had the ball, his name -Ma'a Nonu. He ran through them to get a try. Horray! The All Blacks cheered.
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There's trouble in River City! When smooth-talking con man Harold Hill arrives in a small, tight-knit town in Iowa, he expects to dupe its residents with his elaborate moneymaking scheme: Despite his complete lack of musical literacy, he will convince everyone that he is a brilliant bandleader and recruit all the boys in town to form a band, pocketing the cash for instruments and uniforms. The problem? Some of the town members, especially the stern librarian, Marian Paroo, don't quite buy Harold's story. As Harold struggles to keep his scheme afloat, he also finds himself increasingly attached to the townspeople, who have all experienced a positive change since Harold came to town. Complicating matters even more, Harold is also falling head-over-heels for the beautiful Marian.
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Have you been looking for PHCN Recruitment 2018/2019 Application Form? If you just answered yes, then I'll be showing you – www.phcnpins.com (Power Holding Company of Nigeria) registration guide.
PHCN Recruitment 2018/2019 Form is Right Here – www.phcnpins.com registration guide
I'll like to encourage you to ca down and read this guide very well. You'll learn the whole steps involved in submitting online recruitment form at Power Holding Company of Nigeria Portal.
So are you truly willing to learn all the steps now? Do you want to know if department of petroleum resources recruitment form is on or not?
Are you interested in seeing all the guidelines about how to register for PHCN jobs here in Nigeria? If yes, read the guides below:
Please be careful of fraudsters. The PHCN does not recruit via any form of agents, contractors or consultants. All information regarding Power Holding Company of Nigeria recruitment can be found on the PHCN website at www.phcnpins.com
As of May 2016, the structure of the companies was as follows:
Distribution (11 companies):
- Abuja Electricity Distribution Company plc
- Benin Electricity Distribution Company plc
- Eko Electricity Distribution Company plc
- Enugu Electricity Distribution Company plc
- Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company plc
- Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company plc
- Jos Electricity Distribution Company plc
- Kano Electricity Distribution Company plc
- Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company plc
- Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company plc
- Yola Electricity Distribution Company plc
Generation (6 companies):
- Afam Power plc
- Egbin Power plc
- Kainji Hydro-Electric plc
- Sapele Power plc
- Shiroro Hydro-Electric plc
- Ughelli Power plc
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PHCN recruitment 2018 requirements for graduate trainees
- Applicants must have a B.Sc. or B.A. or B.Pharm or HND in any relevant Engineering and Management or Social Sciences course with an at least a Second Class Lower or Upper Credit.
- Applicants should have completed their NYSC with certificate or certificate of exemption.
- They should not be more than thirty years old.
- Must be computer literate.
Following the 2013 divestiture of the federal government from PHCN, the company was divided into separate companies or entities called Local Electric Distribution Companies or Local Distribution Companies (LDC). Each company will be responsible for handling electricity distribution in each state or region.
How to Apply for Power Holding Company of Nigeria recruitment 2018 Form?
- Applicants are to fill and submit their applications online via the Department of Petroleum Resources Application Portal.
- Multiple all online applications submitted by an applicant for more than one position will be disqualified.
- To apply you need to register your account at Power Holding Company of Nigeria portal.
- After the submission of an application, an applicant will receive an acknowledgment containing the status of the application and a reference number.
Please note that PHCN 2018 recruitment form is not yet out. This post is for you to know the things needed for PHCN jobs. Don't pay anyone any money for employment purposes.
Please note that PHCN Recruitment 2018 Form will be Free. if anyone ask you for money, kindly report such person to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
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Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
No need to relegate icy treats to the summertime. Grapefruit Granita with Pear-and-Pom Relish will make a fantastic addition to your holiday get-togethers.
How to Make It
Step 1
Combine juice, sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a bowl; stir until sugar dissolves. Pour juice mixture into an 11 x 7-inch glass or ceramic baking dish; cover and freeze overnight.
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Let granita stand at room temperature 30 minutes; scrape with a fork.
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Combine remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, pear, and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Divide granita evenly among 8 bowls; top evenly with pear mixture.


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People Profile: Milan Associate Director Chiara Domenici on her career, project portfolio and design ethos
Chiara Domenici joined our Milan studio in 2012 and became an Associate Director in 2015. She undertakes a key role in the management of the studio, with a focus on design quality. In this profile, Chiara tells us about her international background, her career path to Chapman Taylor and her vision for the studio's future direction.
Tell us about your background?
I was born in Milan and spent my early life here, but my father's work in engineering took our family to live in Vienna when I was 10 – we returned to Milan when I was 14, where I attended a German school (which I like to think gave me a very rational outlook on life).
In my penultimate year at school, I decided that I wanted to work as an architect. My family had moved to a new home which needed renovation, and I was captivated by the process – the architect working on our house would ask me how I wanted my room to look, and I saw how the design took shape. My mother would have preferred me to be an engineer, but I was set on becoming an architect!
I then went to study architecture at the Polytechnic University of Milan, with one year spent on an Erasmus programme in Paris.
Where did you work after graduating?
After graduating, I returned to Paris because I love the city – I found a job at Vasconi Architectes, working for the famous Claude Vasconi, who designed Le Forum des Halles in Paris city centre. I worked on small things to begin with, but eventually had the opportunity, as an Italian, to take a more prominent role on Italian design competitions, such as for a local government building in Turin. I very much enjoyed working there, but left after two-and-a-half years when the office was completely reorganised with new personnel.
I applied for work at Renzo Piano Building Workshop in Paris – I eventually heard back that they had no openings in Paris but they asked if I would work at their Genoa studio, which I did for another two-and-a-half years.
I then moved back to Milan, where I worked for a couple of different firms before setting up a studio in partnership with a former colleague from my time in Genoa – it was a small office of between 7 and 10 people. That venture lasted for more than seven years, until the financial crisis hit Italy and the company became unsustainable. It was then that I joined Chapman Taylor, in 2012.
Why Chapman Taylor?
I heard that the studio was recruiting and I came here for an interview. Straight away, I appreciated the atmosphere that existed in the studio – it was a different dynamic from my time working for 'starchitect' practices. There was (and is) an excellent structure, combining an international profile and network while allowing freedom in design. That was immediately attractive to me.
What were your early projects at Chapman Taylor?
The very first project was the strategic redevelopment of the ACI marinas in Croatia, followed by some competition designs. The most significant early project was the Mercati Generali shopping centre project in Rome, a retail project in the historic centre which presented a number of complex design challenges – I worked on that very intensively for 18 months and enjoyed it.
Do any of the projects you have worked on stand out in your memory?
It's very difficult to pick one! Mercati Generali was certainly memorable, as was a competition design we created for a new resort in Croatia that required a lot of deep thought and the design we created was extremely good.
I worked a little on the NOI Techpark office complex in Bolzano too. It is a beautiful development which really transformed the fortunes of a derelict complex while protecting its heritage.
What are you working on at the moment?
We have just finished the refurbishment of Auchan shopping in Rescaldina, near Milan, with the next phase, its extension, about to get underway. The refurbishment was a nice project – though there was a detailed brief, we were able to use our creativity to design a playful and bright environment in which to shop and relax.
We are currently refurbishing the Vicolungo The Style Outlets near Milan, where we have redesigned the central square, canopies and street furniture while adding a number of new features. This is another interesting project – completely different in style from the Rescaldina project in that it is less playful and more elegant. It is wonderful to be able to design in such different ways.
We are also working on a design for a major and complex Milan retail development, as well as refurbishing an outdated shopping centre in Rome to renew it in a contemporary style.
Where do you see the studio focusing on in the coming years?
Hospitality is a key sector for us because it offers exciting opportunities – tourism is a major part of Italy's economic fortunes and we are seeing a renewed emphasis on the importance of a thriving hospitality industry. We are working on some hotel projects at present and are looking to boost our profile in the Italian hospitality sector.
There are still a handful of retail developments, all in the Milan area, which will be coming to fruition in the near future, but I think that we are seeing the end of new, large, retail-only centres in Italy. The future will be about refurbishments of existing centres, rather than building new centres.
With online shopping providing a major challenge for physical retailers, retail developments will need to provide a mix of uses and an all-day experience in which people can spend several hours shopping, eating and being entertained. F&B will be crucial – it might even be that future developments will be about creating food destinations which happen to have retail elements, rather than the other way around. Restaurants and cafés seem to be thriving in Italy, despite the sluggish economy.
Chapman Taylor is ahead of that trend, and is advocating a transformational approach to how shopping environments are conceived and designed in Italy.


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Scenic Africa in photos: Part Two
Incredible memories from David Reyne's adventure
Jason Dundas' L.A. Taco Trek in photos
Guide to the city's tastiest tacos
Catriona Rowntree on her new book: The Best of World Cruising
Not just big ocean cruises
Charli Robinson has found the ideal Aussie holiday for 'relaxing'
'Basically the Great Barrier Reef right outside your door'
Nicky Buckley and Murray Bingham open up about their European tour
The couple reveal their favourite moments from their Scenic trip so far
Livinia's top tips for travelling in India
Plus the highlights from her trip to India with Scenic
Q&A: Catriona on her time in Alaska and Canada
Extended interview with a Denali National Park Ranger
Catriona speaks with Park Ranger N.J. Gates about the history of Denali National Park and the wildlife encounters Alaska has to offer.
Extended interview: The Alaskan who lives without electricity and running water.
Catriona interviews Alaskan local Levi who follows 'Homesteading', a lifestyle of self-sufficiency, which means no electricity or running water.
Win a 7 night Voyage of the Glaciers Cruise for 2 in a balcony stateroom
Getaway Extra: Q&A with Catriona on her time in Cook Islands
Animals of Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Get up close to lions, giraffes and elephants.
Havana Brown talks Singapore and her top tips for visiting the city
The famous DJ reveals her favourite experiences in Singapore.
Catriona Rowntree on her Egypt trip with Scenic Tours
Catriona reveals her favourite moments and travel tips.
Charli Robinson reveals the highlights of her trip to Fiji
Catriona Rowntree talks shopping in Dubai
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Sam McClymont learns the tricks of the trade.
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Lance Seeto is the man behind the gourmet offerings Malamala Beach Club provides.
Sam McClymont on her Adelaide Oval RoofClimb experience
What it was like to lean out hands-free.
David Reyne's Mornington Peninsula pics
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What You Need to Know About ADA Signs
When it comes to advertising a company using signs, most new companies are curious about knowing whether to use ADA compliant signs is a good idea. The information revolving around ADA signs are more than what the governments are telling people. In business, the sighs are meant to guide customers. Once you know your clients, you need to choose signs that will serve their needs.
Here are the benefits of having ADA signs. One of the most important benefits to having ADA compliant signs is the potential increase in sales and services. When you have ADA signs, it will be easier for your clients to spot them due to the fact that they are made of raised letters, sharp contrasts, and are placed in ideal locations. Businesses are advised to use ADA signs since the signs do target not only ordinary people but also those without good eyesight, those who are legally blind but have some ability to see, as well as those with disabilities and need signs they can locate.
The signs also have the potential to increase a business' clients base. ADA signs are known to convert new clients into loyal clients due to the fact that it is the nature of people to stick to a business that addresses their needs. Another vital reason why you need to use ADA compliant signs is that they can increase returns on investment.
Now that you understand the benefit of using ADA signs, it is time to also go through the rules that need to be considered when using the signs. First and foremost, when placing the signs on a single door they need to be put right next to the on the latch side. The rules that govern the location of the signs clarifies that in double doors having single door opening, place the signs on the inactive leaf, however in case of double doors with both leaves active, place the signage on the right side of right-handed door.
Also, you need to pay attention to the height of the sign. When you want to erect an overhead sign, make sure it is least eighty inches above the ground. On the other hand, wall mounted signs need to be fixed twenty-seven inches from the floor and not exceeding above eighty inches from the floor.
In addition to the height, you need to obverse the rule that govern the color of the signs; according to the rule, the background and characters should be in contrast, so they don't merge in each other. You can use a light color on a dark background or a dark color on a light background to make a good contrast between the background and the characters.
Besides, when designing the signs, the characters and background should have a non-glare finish so that they don't cause hindrance to visually challenged people while reading.
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Low-paid, young women: the grim truth about who this recession is hitting hardest
Australian dollar slides
7-Eleven CEO Angus McKay: innovating a convenient future
Natures Organics unveils refillable cleaning system, Cove
Police investigate contaminated fruit at Woolworths store in SA
Coopers supports pub recovery with donation of 15,000 beers
Supermarkets roll back on buying limits, a week after going national
This week in FMCG
Woolworths forks out over $1 million for spam law breach
Supermarket giants on high alert as staff test positive for Covid-19
What will retail look like post Covid-19
"A smart move": Why Woolworths is expanding B2B offer
Low-paid, young women: the grim truth about who this recession is hitting hardest
7-Eleven CEO Angus McKay: innovating a convenient future
How the NSW-Victorian border closure will work
Target now selling thousands of products on Catch
Flora & Fauna founder takes aim at plastic packaging
This week in FMCG
The little black soap causing a stir at Priceline
GSK, Novartis ordered to pay $4.5m for misleading Voltaren claims
Arnott's owner snaps up Coty's hair care brands including Wella and Clairol
Half of pharmacists considering quitting due to workload and unsafe conditions
Chemist Warehouse begins selling News Corp papers
Priceline benefits from timely e-commerce launch
7-Eleven CEO Angus McKay: innovating a convenient future
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Virus shutdown sinks Amatil sales
Supermarkets pin hopes on value and convenience to keep sales strong
Caltex Australia officially renamed Ampol
Class action alleges On The Run underpaid staff by up to $70 million
Swisse introduces skincare range for men
Shelf life: McCain brings some smiles back to the frozen section
Shelf life: Kinder Bueno adds limited edition Coconut flavour
Fable makes supermarket debut with Woolworths
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Food ministers say Health Star Rating should remain voluntary
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QAD ROI case study: Imperial Tobacco
Imperial Tobacco shifted its existing QAD production environment to the cloud rather than upgrading and refreshing its on-premises infrastructure, reducing its project costs by over seven million pounds. With its current environment reaching its end-of-life, Imperial Tobacco built a business case to upgrade to the latest version of QAD deployed on premises. However, by opting to lift and shift to the cloud, the company was able to extend the life of its current solution and lay the foundation for any future upgrade to the cloud. Imperial Tobacco was able to reduce its costs related to maintenance, development and technical staff, and technology hosting.


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This cheat sheet by the Climate Desk will help you win every climate change argument:
This cheat sheet by the Climate Desk will help you win every climate change argument:
"Just weeks before COP20 in Lima, the US and China reach climate deal to curb carbon emissions. Mr. Obama announced that the US would emit 26-28% less carbon in 2025 than it did in 2005, and Mr. Xi pledged that clean energy sources, like solar power and windmills, would account for 20% of China's total energy production by 2030." via UNEP
Read the full article here.
"We have ended up with a litany of programmes about travel, the countryside and cookery that whitewash out all the nasty, threatening stuff. It's apparently more important to show celebrities in jungles than the diminishing rainforests."
Jane Dalton, Climate change, overpopulation, animal extinction — it's all happening and TV is ignoring it
Yesterday I read an interesting article by the Open Permaculture School on how the principles of permaculture can be applied to other areas of our lives, such as in human communities and social groups. The basis of permaculture design is that action within or upon a system should benefit the system as a whole. If we look at social communities as a system, it's easy to see how the same principles applied to permaculture can be applied to different areas of our society as well. Wouldn't it be good if we shape our communities, economics and political systems such that everyone is part of the system and every action upon said system should benefit everyone?
The article (link at the bottom of this post) listed seven principles that we can learn from:
Embrace diversity
A diversity of crops, microclimates, animals, etc. is encouraged on any permaculture plot. This is because they all bring different things to the table, or soil so to speak. This reminds me of the following image:
Respond creatively to change
Do not resist change. Instead, see it as a possibility for improvement.
Devolve control
Create a self-managed system by getting every member involved and fostering a sense of belonging with the power to influence.
With diversity in a system, it is only natural that different members have different skills and strengths. The idea is to harness these different strengths to benefit the community as a whole. It's like the Three Sisters concept of planting three crops together (e.g. beans, corn and pumpkin). Corn provides a structure for the beans to climb, the beans fix nitrogen into the soil and the pumpkin is a cover crop that protects the soil from the sun, retains moisture in the soil and prevents weeds from growing.
Take it slow
Baby steps. Don't expect drastic changes instantly.
Uses edges (?)
Stop compartmentalising! Encourage interaction so that ideas can flow and blend.
Self regulate
Constant observation is important, because there are many external factors that may affect the system. Keep our eyes and ears open to feedback and be ready to act upon them.
You can read the full article here.
Language innovation and more importantly, wilful ignorance. The speaker is an actress, but the message is real.
Tagged along for a workshop on food growing and organic farming this morning, and I learned so much. It's amazing how much knowledge one can gain from a short chat with The Boss. I tasted stevia today and was surprised by the sweetness of its leaves. Nature is beautiful.


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I'm not saying work just to make life easy on a lazy, unproductive generation. Young families are far from that. Generally, both parents have had some college, are working, juggling schedules and paychecks to make things work. It would just be so nice for someone to reach out once in a while, no strings attached and drop some money or gift cards for Back to School clothes, or supplies. Perhaps we could provide piano lessons for an aspiring little talent. I gave piano scholarships to several students over my career. Whatever we can contribute, we gain new purpose and satisfaction in our abilities to be part of the solution.
For example, when our girls were grown, married, and in their own homes, I really had no need to continue working. My income became pretty much play and travel money. Then, I discovered how fun it was to be able to take orders for backpacks and school supplies from my hard-working little Nail Technician and drop off full, colorful school supplies to her children "exactly the ones they wanted!" Many times I've delivered items to a church or office staff for someone. They never knew who bought it for them. That's more comfortable for me, personally. Sometimes we can order online and have something delivered right to their door.
Ask parents suffering through terminally ill conditions to email pictures of the exact Christmas or Birthday list for each child. Interestingly, I have never had to provide everything on each list. When other friends or family members hear what "someone" is doing, they begin chipping in on the deal. Giving is a very contagious activity. You never have to look too far to find someone who would really appreciate occasional assistance.
So many of our talents and skills can be refreshed, polished up, and shared. Whether you need to charge fees or offer services as a volunteer, you are engaged in solutions for young families. Anyone from the medical or education profession could provide one or two days a week for child care, or tutoring and study skills. After school programs provide a protected environment for individuals to provide classes for piano lessons, Science fairs, Young Astronauts, Creative Dramatics, or Reading skills. Whatever you did well, whether professionally or as a hobby, you could still contribute to the community. Most programs change several times through the year, so you commit to just what works for your schedule.
More than ever before, we have opportunities to wrap around the needs of teachers, children, and their families. More than "Paying Ahead," we can be curing the diseases of selfishness, criticism, and apathy. The best part is that struggling families are not often picky about the age or perfection of those reaching out to them. They are often just thankful that someone was paying attention and stepped in for them.
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What is geek? Or who.
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If you don't understand half of the jokes on The Big Bang Theory, that doesn't mean you're not a geek. If you can't explain why Captain Picard is superior to Captain Kirk – that may be a problem. And it's a problem because geek can be cool. Geek can rock.
It's been suggested that the historical usage of the term, geek, refers to 20th Century circus performers that challenged conventional perceptions and experience. The bearded woman. The dwarf. The man or woman who would bite the heads off of live chickens. But the term, geek, came back into currency in the last twenty something years and it came back to mean something else entirely.
On the one hand, geek came to be substituted for nerd – a socially and emotionally challenged, highly intelligent, obsessively compulsive, introverted, fearful personality type. At least that's what Dr. Seuss seems to imply. [grin] But the present usage of geek is almost sexy and, almost, cool. Geeks can be desirable and geeks might just save the world. Or, at least, we would like to believe that geeks will save the world.
While nerds tend to barricade themselves in their domain of interests and ignore the challenges of ordinary human experience, geeks want to live and they want to feel alive. Geeks get excited about the things that people get excited about – supercars, intercontinental business class flights, and attractive, exciting lovers. All of which means that the geek wants to own acceptance, approval, praise, celebration and, oh yeah, a whole lotta love.
Both geeks and nerds will overthink things. They are information junkies but that doesn't mean they know how to effectively use information, filter and sift it, make good decisions or act upon it. The geek, however, makes a better effort to derive some kind of value from the data collection. Their motivation to do so, of course, is money, power and influence. Of course, most of them won't admit to their ambitions. Because it would look bad. It would look Chatlanian.
Beyond the general distinction between the nerd and the modern geek, there's several behaviors by which you can recognize the new, sexy geek. Below are five behaviors that I have observed:
The new geek knows how to groom and dress up for the occasion. They don't have to turn it on all the time but when they do, they do it well. They go for the cut, color and style and you don't get that at a barbershop or low cost, franchise hair cuttery. Male geeks get manicures and pedicures. They shower daily and know a little something about maintenance cosmetics and fragrance.
Of course, you are likely to find them in a bathrobe, underwear or birthday suit at home where no one sees them.
The new geek knows how to relate to people that are interesting to them – colleagues, friends, lovers and successful geeks. They have some understanding of how to respect, cherish, support and savor the people meaningful to them. They try to remember birthdays, they choose and give thoughtful gifts and they expect likewise. They can be devoted friends and lovers but only as long as their friends and lovers are interesting, intense, and live up to their expectations.
The 30 something new geek has 3 or more friends, was involved in 3 or more romantic relationships and has more than 100 "friends" across social media. They talk about the bad shit is going on in the Ukraine, Egypt, Nigeria and elsewhere.
Though it might be tempting to suggest the new geek is a neo-epicurean, modesty and, perhaps, virtue is not basic to the new geek think. Like the neo-epicurean, the new geek is a materialist. They love life, the world, and the unrestricted promise (false or otherwise) of happiness and pleasure. Obviously, the new geek makes a poor missionary, patriot, revolutionary, saint or soldier.
Unlike the neo-epicurean, the new geek seeks self-gratification with a little (or lot of) license and zeal. They gush about the things that give them happy – Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest give them a voice for such material, self-centered self-expression. They make passionate customers., but also fickle if you can't keep it interesting.
Any kind of spirituality a new geek does always comes with a heavy handed materialism. Not a shallow or ruthless materialism – but an undeniable interest in the physical world and one's physical well-being. The new geek is very comfortable with the paradox of wanting to save the world without the self-denials that come with a deep spirituality.
Geeks love games and not just computer or traditional parlor games. They love to game life, excel, compete, and receive honor for their achievements. Every geek has to know and have played Sid Meier's Civilization and played God-level and won against near impossible odds. It's the ultimate litmus test of geek sexual performance. Or I jest.
Seriously, the new geek games in one way or another. Everquest, World of Warcraft, Poker, casino games, day trading, etc. – two or more of these things should evoke nostalgia, fond memories of glory and comrades, and a shit-eating grin for the new geek. Candy Crush and Farmville do not count.
Higher Consciousness
The new geek is not simply egocentric, but his/her egocentrism expands to the far reaches of the universe, multiverse, life, time and culture. So, yeah, the new geek likes sci-fi, fantasy and/or end of the world content. The new geek knows something about Doctor Who, Mad Max, Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate, Terminator, and J.R.R. Tolkien. Any of which can seem outrageous when such higher consciousness is self-expressed in cosplay or other geeky antics.
But there's another side to this higher consciousness that is sensible – curiosity, open-mindedness, problem-solving, creativity, empathy, and a deeper connection with the world, with others and with creation. This is often expressed by a desire to do the right thing, save the world, or make a difference.
The new geek gives money to causes because that's how we live out our secret super powers. Batman, Superman and all the X-Men may inspire us, but we can slap down the spare change and make things happen. Five bucks here, 20 bucks there and $100 – more than a few times in a year. They might not have the time to give to the homeless, poor or whatever but they know if they don't throw money at several causes and fundraisers – they aren't doing what they can.
Are you the sexy, new kind of geek?
Is there anything else that you would modify or add to this list? Share them with us in the comments! Because the new geek makes awesome comments.
Stan Faryna is writing an epic sci-fi, fantasy, end-of-the-world story that is going to be a multi-week New York Times best-seller and hit HBO TV series. Or so he hopes.


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Best Way to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
If your cabinets are old and outdated, but you're unable to replace them yet, learn the best way to paint kitchen cabinets so you can update them. Paint can work wonders on everything, and kitchen cabinets are no exception. Painting kitchen cabinets can be tiring and you can easily hire a pro to do the job for you, but if you're up for the challenge and want to save the money, do it yourself. There's something truly amazing about the fresh smell from painting kitchen cabinets. It announces that everything is new and clean again, like a brand new day, in any color you want, applied in any design or style you want.
Painting is a relatively inexpensive way to upgrade outdated kitchen cabinets; you just have to determine whether or not your cabinets can be painted. Wood, wood veneers and metal can be painted with fantastic results. Laminate and melamine, not so much. Once you know for sure your cabinets can accept the paint, all you really have to do is block out two or three weekends to do a thorough job that isn't rushed. Go to your nearest home improvement store for supplies, throw in a sense of adventure with as much elbow grease as you can muster, and your kitchen cabinets can be transformed into a showplace you'll enjoy for years to come.
Your next decision is whether to spray or brush. There are pros and cons to both methods. Spraying the paint will give you a cleaner, smoother, more professional look without leaving behind brush strokes, but it is more time-consuming and will require buying or renting a sprayer (plus making a few practice runs before the real work begins). This method works especially well if your cabinets have a lot of nooks and crannies, intricate designs and raised panels. If you choose this method, just be sure to cover and protect every single aspect of your kitchen, as well as any doorways and open areas in order to prevent tiny little spray particles from permeating throughout the house and onto unintended surfaces.
Using a paint brush works really well for simple cabinet designs, and it is easily the least complicated method. The trick with using a brush instead of a sprayer is in the sanding after each coat of paint to give it a smoother overall finish. With both methods, you'll want to use a small foam roller brush to paint the inside of the cabinet boxes.
Your most time-consuming decision is going to be in choosing your paint color. Whether you choose one solid color throughout or a base color with a complementary accent color, paint is the most personal expression of your own special style. Painting your kitchen cabinets requires a commitment and will make your kitchen all but unusable for a couple of weeks.
When you're ready to get started, clear off your kitchen counters, empty your cabinets, and cover your backsplash and appliances. Remove all of the hinges, hardware, doors and drawers from your cabinets. Label each door with masking tape so you'll remember which one goes where and put all of the hardware in plastic bags so you don't lose anything. If you can fit a worktable in your kitchen, it will be much easier to paint the doors. If you don't have a large worktable, 2×4 boards propped on buckets or boxes will also work. If you don't have those materials, work on top of a drop cloth.
You'll want to prep all of the doors and drawers properly to ensure your paint will stick. Start this process by scrubbing your cabinets to get rid of any grease or residue. If you're planning to use new hardware, cover the current holes with wood filler. Next, use 100-grit sandpaper to make all of the surfaces smooth and make sure to wipe away any dust with a tack cloth before drilling your new holes. To ensure a nice finish, use caulk to fill in any gaps or seams.
If you want professional-style results, it's imperative to prime the boxes, door fronts and drawers before you begin painting. Once your primer has dried, use an angled brush and a mini foam roller to apply your paint. A latex satin finish works well on kitchen cabinets and it isn't as hard to work with as oil paint. Start working in sections with your angled brush and go over your work with the roller for a perfect finish. When you're done painting, you can also use very fine grit sandpaper for a final sanding and even a coat of a satin polycrylic for extra durability as well. Once your paint has dried, reinstall the doors and drawers and install your hardware.
Spray paint is another option for painting kitchen cabinets, but this process is best done outside or in a designated workspace so you don't have to worry about overspray. If spray painting your cabinets, you'll follow the same process as above but instead of working with a paint brush and roller you'll use spray paint instead.
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Question about Kitchen Ranges
My stove read PF..so my husband did the circuit breaker the top of my stove works fine..my control panel works but if i hit a function the start button is like it's on lock mode..can't find my manual. what can i do? should i try circuit breaker again?
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i will continue with this on wednesday..this happened the night before my going to surgery..will be home tuesday..will communicate wednesday..thanks..
"PF" stands for power failure.. Try to reset it(press and hold power button for 10 seconds). If it doesn't work.. then u can try the circuit breaker again.. Also we can trace the cause of this if you specify the brand and model of the stove..
Posted on Apr 13, 2008
There may be a reset button inside the back panel of the stove. If you let me know the brand and model, then I can let you know if your stove has one or you can open the back panel and check for yourself. Otherwise I can give you more options, just update me on the information I need and I will be more than happy to work through this with you.
Good luck and have a good day.
Posted on Apr 13, 2008
Whats your brand for the range? maybe we can haveanother manual here for you...
you can try the circuit breaker again... but either case, if its just a lock function, it will be there on the manual.
Posted on Apr 13, 2008
Ca you please give me the make and the model no. so that i can help you fix it.
Waiting for your reply
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PF means Power Failure.
There has to be a reset button somewhere on it.There is a button somehwere, like Set or Clear or Reset that you have to push to set the clock and allow you to use the oven.You can also try resetting the clock.See if it has any recommendations regarding Power Failure in the manual that came with it.
If you would have given me the make and the model no.I would have given the manual to ya.
Another thing is that most of them had a similar problem like yours, they could not get the oven back to work even after reseting it so they had to call a tech. and get it repaired for around $200.
The problem was actually a loose wire inside.
I'll let you know if there are anymore solutions.
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Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply good, be good for something.
If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away.
If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.
The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer.
Nothing makes the earth seem so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes.
I was not designed to be forced. I will breathe after my own fashion. Let us see who is the strongest.
Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.
The cost of a thing is the amount of what I will call life which is required to be exchanged for it, immediately or in the long run.
As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor weakness weakness.
When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times, and to the latest.
Only that day dawns to which we are awake. There is more day to dawn. The sun is but a morning star.
I can alter my life by altering my attitude. He who would have nothing to do with thorns must never attempt to gather flowers.
Write while the heat is in you. The writer who postpones the recording of his thoughts uses an iron which has cooled to burn a hole with. He cannot inflame the minds of his audience.
If you would convince a man that he does wrong, do right. But do not care to convince him. Men will believe what they see. Let them see.
Take long walks in stormy weather or through deep snows in the fields and woods, if you would keep your spirits up. Deal with brute nature. Be cold and hungry and weary.
Not till we are lost, in other words not till we have lost the world, do we begin to find ourselves, and realize where we are and the infinite extent of our relations.
I have an immense appetite for solitude, like an infant for sleep, and if I don't get enough for this year, I shall cry all the next.
Public opinion is a weak tyrant compared with our own private opinion. what a man thinks of himself, that it is which determines, or rather indicates, his fate.
Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself.
I have no doubt that it is part of the destiny of the human race in it's gradual improvement, to leave off eating animals.
To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but so to love wisdom as to live according to its dictates, a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity and trust.
When we are unhurried and wise, we perceive that only great and worthy things have any permanent and absolute existence, that petty fears and petty pleasures are but the shadow of the reality.
Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity! I say, let your affairs be as two or three, and not a hundred or a thousand; instead of a million count half a dozen, and keep your accounts on your thumb nail.
A lake is a landscape's most beautiful and expressive feature. It is Earth's eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.
It is better to have your head in the clouds, and know where you are... than to breathe the clearer atmosphere below them, and think that you are in paradise.
Do not lose hold of your dreams or aspirations. For if you do, you may still exist but you have ceased to live.
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DIY Thanksgiving Décor | Use What You HaveNovember 16, 2018 / Home Decor, Uncategorized
There are many creative ways to use items that you already have inside (or outside) of your home when planning your Thanksgiving decorations. These ideas are not only affordable, but they also double as fun crafting activities to share with your friends and family.
Brown Bag Leaves: Cut out paper leaves using brown lunch or grocery bags. Ask your guests to write what they are thankful for on them, and encourage them to put their leaves on a table or throughout the house for everyone to see!
Drinkware Decor: Use wine glasses or mason jars as decorative candle centerpieces.
>> We love this one from adventures-in-making.com that uses rosemary and cranberries.
The Season of Plaid: Use a plaid scarf as a table runner or cut an old plaid shirt into strips for napkin ties or ribbon around candles.
Bring the Outdoors In: Collect colorful fallen leaves as décor on tables, in vases, and more.
>> Find over a dozen ideas here on southerliving.com.
Berries & Bottles: If you have a winterberry or holly bush nearby, cut a few branches and stick them in empty wine bottles as an alternative to buying flowers.
Tin Can Tricks: Tin can decorations are trendy, easy, and have endless possibilities. For Thanksgiving, we love the idea of using them as utensil holders. Decorate with ribbon, burlap, or cover with fabric!
>> There's a great tutorial here on forthemakers.com that helps walk you through the process.
We would love for you to share your holiday DIY craft ideas with us, or any pictures of your own creations! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!


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Although carpenter bees are considered very important for the pollination of trees and flowers, they can be a real nuisance in and around your home. Carpenter Bees are generally harmless to humans but can cause damage to structural wood elements.
Carpenter bees emerge in the spring months to reproduce, build a nest and lay eggs.
Carpenter bees range from ¾ to 1 inch long and can often be detected hovering around the outside of your home. They resemble bumble bees, but the upper surface of their abdomen is hairless and shiny black.
Carpenter bees generally tunnel into wood to lay their eggs, creating "gallery" like damage to wood.
Common nesting sites are generally on the exterior and include fascia boards, eaves, window trim, deck posts and rails as well as wooden outdoor furniture.
You can take preventive measures to deter carpenter bee activity at your home, by:
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These days, everywhere you turn are tips and tricks to lead a greener lifestyle. You can go green with your transportation by purchasing a hybrid car, sharing a ride, taking the subway or using your feet. Your home can be green in its design, its materials and with the appliances that bathe, feed, heat and cool you. And of course there's the old standby -- recycling. You can recycle everything from a soda can to your motor oil to an outdated cell phone. It's all about reducing your carbon footprint -- basically, the amount of wear and tear you take out on Mother Earth in your everyday life. Reduce, reuse, recycle.
A part of your life that's already green can get even greener -- your landscape. A tremendous amount of time, money and materials go into the average homeowner's landscape. Front and back yards packed with lush grasses and flower beds can come at a cost -- to your pocketbook and to the environment. The National Garden Association says that Americans spend more than $10 billion a year on lawn care. By going green with the design and maintenance of your landscape, you can save time in upkeep and money in the long run, all while doing the environment a favor.
The ultimate green landscape should have little or no negative impacts on the environment, and there are many ways to make this happen. Choosing all or even just a few methods can go a long way toward enriching the natural environment around your home. Just learning the basics of composting, planting and watering can help reduce your environmental impact. If you want to go really green, you can completely redesign the land around your home for maximum results.
Green Landscaping Concept and Planning
The first step in the greening of your green space is to spend some time on your game plan. With a well thought out plan, you can determine how far you want to go in your green quest. Every little bit helps, so don't think you need to completely rework your landscape or spend a lot of money up front to make a difference. With some research and a little bit of hard work, you can save time, money and help protect the environment.
At its core, green landscaping is about choosing the right kinds of plants for your yard. Native plants are typically the way to go because they can thrive more easily with less time and resources invested in their care. They're also probably a little more resistant to the pests you have in your neck of the woods, which means less time and money spent getting rid of them. Choosing plants that require less water has the obvious effect of saving water and money spent on it.
First take a big picture look at your landscape. Is it heavily sloped? Is it partially shaded? Does it get full sun? What kind of soil do you have? Then find plants that fit the bill, and you've started greening your landscape. If you live in a state where ivy thrives as a hearty, drought resistant ground cover, use it as an alternative to grass. If you have a substantial slope, you may want to go with raised beds built into the hill made from reclaimed materials. Don't try and get a full sun plant to grow in the shade or to get a sandy soil plant to grow in red clay -- it'll only lead to wasted time and money. Work with what you've got.
Also plan for some wildlife areas. Native trees and plants are more likely to attract birds and butterflies than non-native species. You can learn about which invasive species will harm your landscape by checking with your local cooperative extension office. It's typically sponsored by a local university and is a great resource for information about the agriculture and forestry in your area.
Green Mulch and Compost
Mulch and compost are two key ingredients to a green landscape. Whether your landscape and garden areas will be healthy and fruitful depends on the quality of the soil more than any other factor. The best way to improve the quality of your soil is through the addition of organic matter. The best kind of organic matter on earth is compost -- organic matter that's been broken down with the help of microorganisms and oxygen.
What makes it super green is that the base ingredients are the waste products in your own home -- newspapers, coffee grounds, food waste like banana peels and discarded vegetable matter, leaves, grass clippings, wood chips, you name it. There are thousands of items you can add to your compost mix. These items, along with some soil, water and air will leave you with a rich mix of organic fertilizer you can add to your landscape.
Here are a few ways it'll green up your landscape, both literally and environmentally:
- You're recycling organic matter that normally goes into your waste bin.
- Compost insulates the soil and helps it to retain moisture, saving water.
- It acts as a natural fertilizer, so you avoid purchasing chemical varieties.
- It helps protect against pests and disease, so no more harmful pesticides are necessary.
Once you have your homemade or store bought compost mix, till 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 centimeters) of it into new planting beds or when you're trying to establish a new lawn. The easiest way is to use a lawn tiller, but that means gasoline and harmful emissions. The green way is to do it by hand with picks and shovels. The choice is yours. If you already have a lawn, add about a half inch (1.27 centimeters) of compost to your grass each spring or fall before it rains. Sandy soil will hold more water and prevent runoff. It also helps to loosen hard clay soils, again saving water.
Once you have your soil mixed with rich compost and your plants are in the ground, you need to mulch the area. Mulch is an organic layer added to the top of the soil around plants -- a blanket that aids with insulation and moisture retention. The ideal mulch is made up of about half compost and half woody material like wood chips, sawdust, straw or grass clippings. It helps keep weeds away, which means less money and time spent on chemical weed killer, and the insulation it provides keeps your plants' root systems strong in the winter.
For flower beds and vegetable gardens, use a couple of inches of shredded leaves, compost and grass clippings for your mulch. Trees and shrubs can handle up to 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) of woody mulch like tree bark and wood chips. Never mound up the mulch. It should be spread evenly around the plants, no closer than 2 inches (5 centimeters) from the stem. You can even mulch your lawn by grasscycling. Instead of bagging your clippings, simply mow and leave them on the lawn. They decompose quickly and allow valuable nutrients to be released back into the soil. This feeds your grass and reduces the need for fertilizer.
Green Irrigation Techniques
There's no better way to green up your landscape than by saving water. Besides helping to retain moisture by composting and mulching, you need to develop a green irrigation system. One way is to work a rain garden into your landscape. These are areas specifically designed to soak up water runoff from your driveway, roof or lawn. Once it's collected, it's allowed to soak back into the ground slowly. This can help you retain 30 percent more rainwater than your average lawn [source: EPA]. It also helps to reduce soil erosion and prevent fertilizer and nutrients from finding their way into local water sources.
You can also save water in how you distribute it to your plants. Drip irrigation systems and soaker hoses are a great way to reduce water waste for plant beds. Soaker hoses have tiny holes that allow small amounts of water to soak into the soil, preventing evaporation and runoff. Drip irrigation is a system that uses a slow trickle to water the soil to allow for deep root penetration. There are many varieties of drip systems, but they all involve a network of hoses or plastic pipes with slow-release drip valves positioned exactly where you need them -- near the base of the plant. Watering the root system itself leads to a stronger plant that's more resistant to drought.
Another way you can conserve and collect water is by using rain barrels. These are large plastic or wooden containers that are attached to the downspout of your gutter system. The rainwater from your roof flows through the downspout and directly into your barrel. You're literally collecting rainwater for use on your lawn and garden. You can purchase rain barrels at most hardware stores these days or make your own from a large plastic trash can. Simply cut an opening in the lid of the can large enough to fit the gutter downspout. When it's full, dip your watering can for your irrigation needs. Pre-made rain barrels cost a bit more, but come with spigots for easy filling.
Here are some other green watering tips:
- Water deeply and less often -- let plants partially dry out between watering.
- Make sure your sprinklers aren't watering the sidewalk.
- If water puddles, allow it to soak in before you continue.
- Water in the early morning to prevent evaporation.
- During heavy drought, let an established lawn go dormant -- it will brown, but won't die.
- Established trees and shrubs can usually live on rainwater alone.
Green Fertilizer and Pesticides
In most green circles, fertilizer and pesticides are bad words. The enemies here are the chemical varieties you heap on your lawn and plant beds. Fertilizer and pesticides can also be natural and organic -- that's the direction you want to go if you're greening your landscape.
Most trees and shrubs get all the nutrients they need from the soil. If you've been a good green landscaper and used mulch and compost, then you've got a great natural fertilizer already worked into your soil. Annual plants, vegetable and herb gardens and sometimes lawns need some additional nutrients you can only get from fertilizer. When it comes time to go fertilizer shopping, look for organic varieties -- it will say so on the label. Another thing to look for is slow release fertilizers. Quick release fertilizers don't penetrate deeply and often only feed the tops of the plant's root system. Slow-release fertilizer gets down deep, feeding your lawn or plants slowly and evenly. This also helps reduce runoff into your storm drain.
It's best to fertilize before a heavy rain to help conserve water. Before you add any fertilizer, pick up a soil test kit from your local home and garden center. This will tell you the levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and lime you have and how much you need. If you've worked in compost and mulch you may not need to add anything at all.
Pests can ruin any landscape. But not all pests are bad. In fact, only about 5 to 15 percent of the insects in your yard are harmful [source: EPA]. Many insects you'd kill with harmful chemical pesticides will actually help do away with the harmful pests. To green up your landscape and rid your lawn of harmful pests, start with healthy soil -- once again, compost and mulch. Choosing pest-resistant plants is another great way to start. You can find this information out by visiting a garden store in your region. Mix up the kinds of plants you have. This way, if a pest attacks a particular variety, you have other plants to continue thriving.
You should also be prepared to accept some amount of damage. No lawn and garden can be pest-free, so allow a little time to pass before you buy up an armful of chemical pesticides. Many times, nature will take its course, and the good bugs will take care of the bad bugs for you. If you notice that the same variety of plant has the same problems year after year, replace it with a heartier and more pest-resistant kind. If all else fails and your natural treatments aren't working, use your pesticides responsibly. Try organic kinds, and if they don't work and you need a chemical pesticide, only treat the area that needs it and use it sparingly. Excess pesticide washes away into your storm drain and eventually into the lakes and rivers of your region.
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- "Drought Fact Sheet." American Water Works Association. 2008.http://www.drinktap.org/consumerdnn/Home/WaterInformation/Conservation/DroughtFactSheet/tabid/199/Default.aspx
- "EarthTalk: On Green Landscaping." The Good Human. Feb. 17, 2008. http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2008/02/17/earthtalk-on-green-landscaping/
- "Green Landscapes." South Carolina Sustainability Network. 2008.http://www.sc.edu/sustainableu/SCSNew/GreenLand.html
- "Green Landscaping." Doityourself.com. 2008.http://www.doityourself.com/scat/green-landscape
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- "Latest Trends in Eco Landscaping." Green Living Ideas. 2008.http://greenlivingideas.com/landscaping/latest-trends-in-eco-landscaping.html
- Bousselot, J. and Badertscher, K. "Sustainable Landscaping." Colorado State University. 2008.http://www.ext.colostate.edu/Pubs/Garden/07243.html
- Malik Chua, Jasmin. "How to Go Green: Gardening." Planet Green. Nov. 9, 2008.http://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/gardening/


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Sometimes a tooth can get infected when the bacteria that are present in a deep cavity enter the nerve. The result is a painful area that is known as an abscess. A root canal (endodontic therapy) is a procedure where the infected nerve tissue is cleaned out from the inside of the tooth and the canals in the root(s) of the tooth are disinfected. This allows the tooth to be saved from extraction. Contrary to the myth that a root canal treatment is very uncomfortable, most patients experience little to no discomfort during the procedure!
At times, an injured or fractured tooth may also require a root canal, especially if the fracture results in the nerve being exposed to bacteria in the mouth. Front teeth are the most susceptible to traumatic injury especially when one participates in contact sports without the use of a proper mouth guard and in patients with an "overbite" where the front teeth extend beyond the lower teeth.
Once a root canal treatment is completed, it is often recommended that the treated tooth is protected with a crown. Without a crown, root canal treated teeth can end up becoming more brittle and are more susceptible to fracturing in the future. This is especially true for the back teeth. Front teeth are also recommended to get crowns because the root canal process may result in discolouration of the teeth over time. Crowning a root canal treated tooth thus results in increased strength and a more aesthetic result. An alternate treatment to help with darkened teeth, if crowns are not a feasible option, would be bleaching. Whitening teeth through bleaching can be done internally or externally. If this is an option you wish to discuss, please let us know.
Most root canal treatments and the associated crown, filling or bleaching can be performed in-office. Your dental team will help you decide what is best for you after a thorough discussion.


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Bahrain has topped the annual Expat Insider ranking for the second year running.
The annual survey carried out by networking website InterNations, quizzed over 18,000 expats worldwide regarding their happiness with their new lives in their adopted home country.
The Gulf State of Bahrain scored first place among both male and female respondents, generally doing well across most topics.
Many respondents in Bahrain give their working hours (44 per cent), job security (33 per cent), or overall job satisfaction (39 per cent) the best possible rating, helping to keep the Gulf state at the top of the rankings.
Most respondents had few problems communicating even without local language skills, and the locals were widely considered to be friendly and welcoming.
While not on the podium in the Family Life Index, Bahrain still ranks 7th out of 50 countries.
Taiwan ranked second out of the 68 destinations considered. It topped the chart for quality of life, with a staggering 96 per cent of respondents rating the affordability of healthcare positively,
After ranking 25th out of 65 countries in 2017, Ecuador placed third. Ecuador has impressive results regarding finances (4th), getting settled (8th), and even work (11th), though a large percentage of the respondents are actually retirees (46 per cent).
Among the global top 10, there are some interesting geographical clusters. The Asian Tigers Taiwan (2nd) and Singapore (5th) make it into the top 5, while neighboring Portugal (6th) and Spain (8th) show very similar results, too.
Four of the top 10 countries are also located in Latin America: Ecuador (3rd), Mexico (4th), Costa Rica (7th), and Colombia (9th). They do well in terms of settling in, with all of them scoring top 10 positions in this index.
There has been comparatively little change at the bottom of the ranking. Seven out of the ten worst-rated countries were already in the bottom 10 in 2017, as was Egypt (63rd in 2018) whenever it was featured in the ranking. Losing ground across all indices, Peru is new in the bottom 10. The United Kingdom continues its downward trend: after an already noticeable drop in 2017, it comes in 59th place in 2018.
Kuwait (68th) is back in last place, a position it already held from 2014 to 2016, while it came second to last in 2017, just before Greece. While the latter has recovered slightly (60th), Kuwait ranks last for quality of life, ease of settling in, and general satisfaction with life abroad. It is also in the bottom 5 of the Working Abroad and Family Life Indices, with a slightly better, albeit below-average, result for personal finance (50th).
Saudi Arabia has also been in the bottom 10 since 2014, ranking 67th in 2018. It lands in the bottom 5 of all indices featured in the ranking, except for personal finance, where it comes in an above-average 31st place: three in five expats agree that their disposable household income is more than they need to cover costs. Their general satisfaction with life in the country, however, is much lower, with 40 per cent rating it negatively.
Top ten locations for expats
- Bahrain
- Taiwan
- Ecuador
- Mexico
- Singapore
- Portugal
- Costa Rica
- Spain
- Colombia
- Czech Republic
Bottom ten locations for expats
- United Kingdom
- Greece
- Italy
- Peru
- Egypt
- Turkey
- Brazil
- India
- Saudi Arabia
- Kuwait
Article published 11th September 2018


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Caesars Entertainment Corp has announced that it is going to use a whopping $90 million to revamp Flamingo Casino in Las Vegas.
The gaming giant said this on Thursday in a press statement that the revamping process on a gambling casino will start in three months time.
The report said that although the gaming giant plans to complete the overhaul renovation of Flamingo Hotel Casino's 1, 270 rooms, actual revamping is set to start in late August.
Revamping of Flamingo Hotel Casino comes amid reports that Caesars Entertainment Corp's primary business is recovering from bankruptcy claims having achieved about $10 billion down from the more than confirmed $18 billion debt.
Many financial observers and gaming stakeholders, however, believe that in some cases that are not extreme in nature, it is possible for many gaming companies and businesses, in general, to spend more money to make money. That is why it is not news for Caesars Entertainment to use more money no matter their current 'bankruptcy' condition, too (or "intending to") reorganizing themselves to make even more money.
The same stakeholders say that indeed $90 million set aside for the revamping process is not much money for Caesars who have emerged from the 'messiest' bankruptcy situation in the history of gaming facilities.
There is also another reason why it is prudent to revamp the Flamingo Hotel Casino in Nevada. The building was established in the 70s, and the décor, the paint and all that seen on the building does not resonate with the modern standards not forgetting the younger generation, which most gaming companies are now struggling to attract. There is also another generation who also need to lure the gaming facilities.
Need To Change Existing Original Décor
When Caesars announced on Thursday that they are planning to revamp the casino, it was understandable. Bugsy Siegal, who is late now, did the internal and external décor of the hotel. After staying for nearly a half a century, the building whose first phase completed in the 40s, by Siegal, there was a need to change the décor.
It was in the 90s when a large part of the original material and décor removed, but a section remains to date. Those who are accustomed to the Flamingo Hotel Casino know that the pink color, though faded, needs a complete overhaul, what Caesars is now planning to do.
It was in 1993 that the building received its last update of Siegal's original décor touch.
After 24 years, it is the right time to do a complete retouch of the color especially the inner parts of the rooms which are now faded.
Speaking on the revamping, in part, the Thursday's press statement said, "We intend to do a complete painting and offer a remarkable new design. The rooms will feature contemporary retro-chic designs uniquely built with accents, which will celebrate the rich Flamingo history in this Las Vegas Strip."
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