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Frequently Asked Questions
1.What is a Home loan?
Home Loan is a secured loan disbursed by a bank against the security/hypothecation of an underlying property. In the event of failure to repay by the borrower, the bank can, subject to laws of India, attach/sell the underlying property and recover the principal amount and any outstanding interest thereon. A home loan can be availed for buying an under-construction property, resale property or even to construct a house on a vacant piece of land.
2. What does an EMI mean?
EMI refers to the 'Equated Monthly Installment' which is the amount one pays on a specific date each month till the loan is repaid in full. The EMI comprises of the principal and interest components which are structured in a way that in the initial years of loan, the interest component is much larger than the principal component, while towards the latter half of the loan, the principal component is much larger.
3. What does the market value of the property mean?
Market value of the property refers to the estimated amount that is expected to be fetched on the property as per the prevailing market conditions.
4. What does "Agreement to sell" means? Does it have to be registered?
The 'Agreement to Sell' in a property transaction is a legal document executed on a stamp paper that records in writing the understanding between the buyer and the seller, all the details of the property such as area, possession date, price etc.
In many Indian states, the Agreement to sell is required to be registered by law. We suggest that in your own interest you should register the Agreement within four months of the date of the Agreement at the office of the Sub-Registrar appointed by the State Government, under the Indian Registration Act, 1908.
5. How much loan can be availed?
To calculate the borrowing limit, one can combine the earnings of oneself and the spouse or children. The combined income will then decide the borrowing limit. Minimum limit is INR 300,000 and Maximum limit depends on the combined earnings. For loan up to INR 2 Million - 15% of the property value in the market is considered. For loan above INR 2 Million to up to INR 7.5 Million - 20% of the property value in market is considered. Any loan amount higher than INR 7.5 Million - 25% of the property value in the market is considered.
6.What are the eligibility conditions to apply for the home loan other than the normal conditions?
Some of the eligibility conditions are: Age of the primary applicant, number of dependents in the family of the applicant, Assets and liabilities like existing loans and income returns of the primary applicant's occupation.
7. Can I avail a loan if I want to renovate my home or flat?
Yes, absolutely. One can avail home loan for buying a home, constructing a home, repairs of your home, home improvement and its renovation as well.
8. Am I bound to pay only by the fixed rate of interest?
No, you get the opportunity to choose which kind of rate of interest you wish to pay. You may pay through fixed rate of interest or you may pay by the floating rate of interest depending on the MCLR (Marginal Cost of funds based Lending Rate) that keeps changing.
9. What is the procedure for availing the home loan?
To begin with, the applicant requires filling in the details and submitting the application form along with all relevant but specified documents. On scrutiny of the submitted documents and on meeting all the eligibility criteria, the bank sanctions the loan by notifying the customer about the same within 30 days of the submission of the documents and the application form. This 30 day submission period starts from the day the customer gets the receipt of the application form. If the loan so applied cannot be sanctioned, customer shall be notified about the same as well. Subsequently, the legal proceedings shall follow. Further, Bank representative will carry out the technical evaluation of the property as per the defined parameters.
10. Are there any fees charged for availing Bank home loan?
Yes, the application fees is charged in the form of a processing fees which will anyway be less than 1% of the loan amount sought along with the applicable taxes.
11.How is an Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI) calculated?
It is calculated on the basis of the principal loan amount, the tenor of the loan and the chargeable interest - floating or fixed – as the case may be. After part payment or change in interest rate, the EMI is also bound to change accordingly.
12. What is the due date of Equated Monthly Instalment (EMI)?
The due date will be fixed and communicated to you.
13. What do we mean by Pre-EMI interest?
Where you have availed only a part of the loan, you would be required to pay only the interest on the amount disbursed till the full loan is availed. This interest is called pre-EMI interest (PEMI) and is payable monthly till the final disbursement is made, after which the EMIs would commence.
14. What if my floating rate of interest increases? Does that mean I will have to pay bigger amount of EMI?
Whenever there is an increase in the rate of floating interest, the concerned Bank will try to increase the loan tenure. However, if this impacts the rate of interest, then EMI will have to be increased as well.
15. Can I get my EMI increased instead of getting my loan tenor increased?
Yes. It may be considered in some cases provided certain conditions are fulfilled i.e. primarily your loan paying capability. For this, the bank requires the following documents for verification:
• Salary slips for Last 6 months.
• Bank statements indicating regular salary.
• Photo identity and address proof.
• A letter for the change signed by you.
16. My EMI has been increased due to an increase in the rate of interest (flexible). Can the bank help me for lower EMI?
In the event of increase in the rate of floating interest, usually Banks would try to increase the loan tenure. However, if this impacts the rate of interest, then EMI will have to be increased. If you want to get your EMI reduced in the latter case, you are advised to make some part pre-payment to concerned Bank.
17. After I availed a home loan from the Bank, the rate of interest that I opted for has increased. Can the Bank help me in this case?
Certainly Bank does help you to switch rate of interest provided you are agreeable for the following switching amounts: Fee while switching from higher floating rate to lower is 0.5% of the outstanding principal amount. Switching fees from floating rate to fixed rate of interest is 1% and cannot be greater than INR 10,000. Fee chargeable while switching from higher fixed rate to lower fixed rate is 0.5% of the outstanding principal amount. Also, switching fee from fixed rate to floating rate of interest is 2% of the outstanding principal amount.
18. Do I get tax benefit through Bank home loan?
Yes indeed. The citizens of India are entitled to avail tax benefit under the IT act of the Income tax of India.
19.What are the options through which I can pay my EMI?
EMI can be paid through various modes: a. Postdated cheques: You can submit postdated cheques by due date of the EMI at the nearest Bank loan centers. b. Electronic Clearing Service: By choosing this option, Bank account holders can pay their EMIs automatically at the end of the month. c. Standing Instruction: If you have a savings, salary or current account with a Bank, then your EMI can be automatically deducted from any of these accounts at the end of monthly cycle.
20. Where do I submit the set of postdated EMI cheques?
You can pay these cheques at any of the nearest Bank loan centers.
21. What are the Income tax benefits on home loan?
Homeowners can claim a deduction of up to Rs.2 lakhs on their home loan interest if the owner or his family reside in the house property. The same treatment applies when the house is vacant. If you have rented out the property, the entire interest on the home loan is allowed as a deduction.
Your deduction on interest is limited to Rs.30,000 if you fail to meet any of the conditions given below for the Rs.2 lakh rebate. Following are the conditions to claim the Rs.2 lakhs rebate-
1. The home loan must be for purchase and construction of a new property
2. The loan must have been availed on or after 1 April 1999.
3. The purchase or construction must be completed within 3 years from the end of the financial year in which the loan was availed.
22. When is the deduction limited to Rs.30,000?
If the construction of the property is not completed within 3 years, the deduction on home loan interest shall be limited to Rs 30,000.
The period of 3 years is calculated from the end of the financial year in which loan was availed. So if the loan was availed on 30th April 2015. The construction of the property should be completed by 31st March 2019. (This period has been extended to 5 years in Budget 2016 which is applicable from the financial year 2016-17)
Also, where the loan has been taken for reconstruction, repairs or renewal, only Rs.30,000 shall be allowed as deduction.
Note: The deduction can only be claimed, starting in the financial year in which the construction of the property is completed.
23. How do I claim a tax deduction on a loan availed before the construction of the property is complete?
Deduction on home loan interest cannot be claimed when the house is still under construction. It can be claimed only after the construction is completed. The period from borrowing money until construction of the house is completed is called pre-construction period.
Interest paid during this time can be claimed as a tax deduction in five equal installments starting from the year in which the construction of the property is completed.
24. What are Stamp duty and registration charges?
Stamp duty and registration charges and other expenses related directly to the transfer are also allowed as a deduction under Section 80C, subject to a maximum deduction amount of Rs.1,50,000. These expenses are to be claimed in the same year of making the payment on them.
25. What is the Tax Deduction for First-Time Homeowners under Section 80EE?
Section 80EE recently added to the Income Tax Act provides a first-time homeowners tax benefit of up to Rs.1,00,000.
26. How to claim tax deductions on home loans?
• The amount of deduction you can claim depends on the ownership share you have on the property.
• The home loan must also be in your name. A co-borrower can claim these deductions too.
• The home loan deduction can only be claimed from the financial year in which the construction is completed.
• Submit your home loan interest certificate to your employer to adjust tax deductions at source accordingly. This document contains information on your ownership share, borrower details and EMI payments split into interest and principal.
• Otherwise, you may have to calculate the taxes on your own and claim the refund, if any, at the time of tax filing. It's also possible that you may have to deposit the dues on your own if there is a tax payable.
If you are self-employed or a freelancer, you don't have to submit these documents anywhere, not even to the I-T Department. You'll need them to calculate your advance tax liability for every quarter. You must keep them safely to answer queries that may arise from the I-T Department and for your own records.
27. What are those Tax benefits applicable on home loan for joint owners?
The joint owners, who are also co-borrowers of a self-occupied house property can claim a deduction on interest on the home loan up to Rs 2,00,000 each. And deduction on principal repayments, including a deduction for stamp duty and registration charges under Section 80C within the overall limit of Rs 1,50,000 for each of the joint owners. These deductions are allowed to be claimed in the same ratio as that of the ownership share in the property.
You may have availed the loan jointly, but unless you are an owner in the property – you are not entitled to the tax benefits. There have been situations where the property is owned by a parent and the parent and child together avail loan which is paid off only by the child. In such a case the child, who is not a co-owner is devoid of the tax benefits on the home loan.


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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Article Featured On Wikipedia Home Page
Featured on the home page of Wikipedia today is the search engine optimization article.
Recently, Wikipedia asked SEOs for help in editing the SEO article. Many decided to lend a hand, while others felt it would not be a good use of their time.
Earlier this year, Wikipedia reinstituted the nofollow attribute on most of the external links within the articles. Some called Wikipedia on a double standard for not implementing this policy straight across the board.
In addition to this controversy, there were cases when Wikipedia's actions sparked a debate in the search marketing community. Open Letter To Wikipedia Editors: Yes, Matt Cutts Is Notable and Search Engine Marketing (& Search Engine Land) Not Notable For Wikipedia? were two popular cases.
In light of this, it is nice to see the SEO article features on the home page.
We have been covering Wikipedia news for a while now, and you can find all the past write-ups in our Wikipedia section.
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Brutal Legend is an open world hack n' slash staring Jack Black as Eddie Riggs, set in a fantasy world of a heavy metal album cover come to life. I felt captivated by the story from start to finish, more than I enjoyed the game and its pretty rare for me to say such a thing. As a game, the combat was just there, other games do it better, but nothing does the unique atmosphere better than Brutal Legend.
The story is simple, you're a downtrodden roadie working for an ungrateful emo band that costs you your life. From there, you're transported to a fantastic land made of metal and stone. Where mammoths have chrome tusks and spiders made of steel. Its a fresh take on any fantasy world. Nighttime turns into a gorgeous meteorological phenomenon, either with electric blue moons or asteroid showers. The land is getting oppressed by a demon lord and you need to band together, gather troops and lead an uprising to defeat him!
The characters are straight out of the late 70s early 80s heavy metal scene. Everyone is wearing spikes and black. Men have big muscles, washboard abs, long flowing hair and the ladies are always petite with enough mascara to blot out the sun. All the characters have big eyes and I think that helps them convey emotion much better. Its a wonderfully acted game, from the voice acting to the animations.
There's a lot of humor, charm and goofiness that I enjoyed. I'm not one that likes comedy in games, but it hit the mark for me. Its not all comedy, the game takes itself serious when it has to be. The cameos also helped. Seeing Lemmy from Motorhead as my healer throughout the game. Having Ozzy Osbourne upgrade my car's weapons was a lot of fun. Tim Curry as the supreme villain. With all the famous voices incredible performances, there were plenty of great lesser known talent doing a fantastic job voice acting. All the characters no matter how big or small all have personality and charm, even if none of them have last names.
Halfway through the game, the emo starts to bleed into this world of metal and the new characters are all gothed up. Crazy haired "kids" with striped shirts, Victorian dressed women in white dresses carrying umbrellas. While they feel more Tim Burton than heavy metal, they're still beautiful as villains. What 80s metal head doesn't want to axe crimson clad, metal teethed nurses?
For a hack n' slash, its pretty simple, you've got an axe to melee, and another axe for magic. You can use the latter to perform guitar solos that you'll unlock different songs at shrines. These solos go in a mini game that's like a quick, horizontal Guitar Hero. Since you're leading an uprising, you'll be commanding troops and its easy enough. One button to have them follow you, another to stay, another to attack a highlighted object and one to attack what's in front of you. I think this adds a sort of uniqueness to the game. You'll rarely be fighting alone, you've always got a crew with you.
One of the first things you do is liberate headbanger grunts with giant necks. Then get ranged laser weapons for the razer girls from "General Lionwhyte's pleasure tower." The names alone play up what the game is going for. That era when fantasies were cool, imaginative, 80s, death, skulls and weren't dominated by elves or magic. In this world, the guitar is magic. Your solos can melt faces, heal your companions and summon vehicles.
There are double team maneuvers with allies that can keep things interesting. You're forced to ride giant speakers, getting carried by roadies to keep away flocks of seagulls. Ride on the back of a Lemmy's motorcycle to stun enemies. Headbang with your grunts. Another mission has you trying to circle a Kiss beast in a ring of fire. While I can't say it was fun, it still switched up the game play.
Eddie can't jump or even run, you'll need to hop into your classic, customizable hotrod named Deuce. There are mandatory driving segments here and there throughout the game to keep the game play diverse, but when you're outside of a mission, you don't have to use it, but its far better than walking. I just wish the driving was better. The steering in particular. Its not a bad in earlier parts in the game or when you're in the big open world, but later on, some of the mandatory segments are just painful to play. You're in a car, essentially off roading with trees everywhere, the slightest turn can send you off course into a tree. Some of the segments are pretty narrow and start to drag the game down.
Nothing drags the game down more than when Eddie Riggs sprouts wings and it becomes what most people call a real time strategy, but I call it a MOBA. Its a struggle, you as their champion sprout wings and command your army against an opponent commanding theirs. This is a lot different than just hacking n' slashing with troops at your side. You can fly and even still drop down to the ground to fight or perform guitar solos to buff your troops. You need to buy the troops with fans. Both champions have a stage or a gateway as their home base and you buy troops with fans. You get fans by performing a metal solo atop of a fan stream where a tower of a merchandise booth is then built over top of it. Its okay once you get the hang of it. I feel like this was a tacked on multiplayer facet of the game. I can't imagine some 80s metal head getting through these segments, but there's always an easy difficulty.
The more booths you have, the more funds get generated to buy troops. In this particular arena, there are six fan streams. Two by each stage, and one in each of two equal paths. So the arena is in a circle and that's fine too. Now these troops have specific talents, like a rock, paper, scissors sort of thing. Roadies take out buildings like merchandise booths and stages. Bouncers take out mounted enemies like those on horses and steel horses. Its easy to understand with the descriptions.
I'd say these MOBA / RTS are 5% of the game and they're just there for diversity. Plus you can't lead an uprising without having your army fight another can you? With that said, I grew to hate these painful battles. I'm no fan of MOBAs, but these just felt like a chore of a tug of war. I'd take a tower over there, but lose a tower. These battles took far too long. Death in the MOBAs merely respawns you. Outside of the battles, death sends you back to the previous checkpoint, which might have been a while ago.
A lot of love went into making this game. Well love and money. It feels like no expense spared getting the big names, making an incredible, immersive world with fantastic art design. There are little details that really make it an unforgettable experience. Even Jack Black performing a live action introduction of him finding the menu in a record jacket.
There are details in game like the wildlife. Porcupines, giant horned elk stampeding down a mountain and the ability to run them all down with your car. If not use your car's flame thrower to incinerate them. Hey this is an open world game that lets you be in control. You'll find plenty of side missions, but I didn't tackle any of them until after the main story was over and done with.
While its not a home run for its game play or in game fun, but its so good because of its art style, story and portrayal of these characters that the incredible soundtrack is almost an afterthought for me. Its there on missions with you, and in a cassette deck of the Deuce, but I was paying attention to the character's delivery that I found myself tuning out the heavy metal. I never thought I'd pay attention to Jack Black.


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Module Information
Course Delivery
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|10 x 1h lectures
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|2 Hours theory paper
|Semester Assessment
|Coursework from practicals, assignment
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|Resubmission of failed coursework
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On completion of the module, students should be able to:
define the properties characteristic of life
demonstrate a basic understanding of plant structure
outline the basic characteristics of the main animal phyla
list examples of animals from the main groups
The module aims to give the students an understanding of the diversity of organisms, both plants and animals, in terms of structure and design throughout the living world. This is an important basis for further courses in all areas of biological sciences.
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A survey of the general characteristics of living organisms
The cellular structure of organisms and the involvement of specialised organs
The diversity of plant structure and the features of plant design
The characteristics of different animal phyla and their relationships
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Purves, W.K., Sadava, D., Orians, G.H. & Heller, H.C. (2004) Life :the science of biology /[edited by] William K. Purves ... [et al]. 7th W.H. Freeman and Co, New York Primo search
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OPI Disney Minnie Mouse Collection – Featuring 4 new shades!
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Venus recently drifted backwards from Aries into Pisces…but what does this mean for us here on Earth…?
…or it feels like it is this year, anyway.
When we crossed the monthly threshold from March into April last week, both Venus and Jupiter were already moving in a fashion we call "retrograde." And to thicken that plot a bit, no less than three additional Planets will also turn retrograde before the month is out.
"Retrograde" (or "Rx") in this context means that from our POV here on Planet Earth, it often seems to us that one of the other Planets in our solar system will halt in its forward motion, and then even begin to travel backwards along its own orbital track. This apparent backwards motion is really just an optical illusion, though. We are, after all, hurtling through space while riding atop a rotating sphere, and that sphere's orbital track…
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U.S. Senators demand study on federal advertising in Black-owned media
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) | 11/30/2016, 10:34 a.m.
Five U.S. Senators have joined the fight for accountability in the federal government's advertising practices – or lack thereof — when it comes to minority-owned news outlets.
A letter penned by the senators demands that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigate the advertising habits of federal agencies.
Sens. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) each signed the letter.
In the new letter sent this month on United States Senate letterhead to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, a request is made that the GAO issue a report on federal advertising contracts and subcontracts with minority-owned publications, public relations firms, advertising agencies, and media companies.
"News outlets and media companies owned or published by people of color are critical to ensuring that diverse viewpoints are presented to the American people," the letter stated.
The letter continued: "As one of the largest advertisers in the United States, the federal government should play an active role in ensuring that minority-owned media outlets have fair opportunities to compete for and be awarded federal advertising contracts."
Menendez said that contracting opportunities through the federal marketplace has proven to be a valuable way for firms to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
Dr. Benjamin Chavis, the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), applauded the new letter by the senators. He noted the joint effort between NNPA and the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP) in pushing for a new federal advertising study.
"The NNPA and NAHP thank Senators Booker, Schumer, Menendez, Hirono and Gillibrand for helping to push for this strategically important GAO inquiry," Chavis said. "2017 should be the year of greater economic equity and parity with respect to more inclusiveness in the billions of dollars spent annually by government departments and agencies on advertising."
Earlier this year, Democratic Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and many of her colleagues in the House formally requested an investigation into how federal government agencies spend advertising dollars.
Jonathan Sanchez, the associate publisher and chief operating officer of the East Los Angeles-based Eastern Group Publications, Inc., which boast a loyal readership of about 500,000 subscribers, the news is more than welcome.
Earlier this year, after Norton's letter, Sanchez said he was appreciative that action was finally being taken.
"I have been working on this issue for years and I am glad this is finally becoming a reality," said Sanchez.
Sanchez has supported efforts by NNPA and NAHP that calls lawmakers to sponsor a new report that will help determine why minority media companies have been excluded from the lucrative advertising deals government agencies have made with other news organizations.
Norton's letter came a little more than one month after she held a press conference on Capitol Hill with leaders from the NNPA and NAHP.
At that press conference, Norton called on the GAO to perform a new study and update a 2007 report that revealed government agencies spent $4.3 billion in advertising but just a pittance of that amount was spent with minority media publications.


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When it comes to checking on the status of your state tax refund, Arkansas gives you two options: by phone and online. If you e-filed your return, your refund will be issued within 10 business days after it is received by the state. Paper returns take longer to process, usually four to six weeks after you mail them. Wait at least this amount of time before checking your refund status if you mailed your return.
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The Top Desktop Computers for Every Need
As an IT technician, certain of the most communal questions I acquire are about which PC to buy. The response can be fleeting, since new models derive out frequently with novel features plus specs, however the central of what to search for remains the similar: processor kind and speed, quantity of RAM plus hard drive space, video card as well as a general knowledge of whatever to need this for. So that is how this listing of top rated desktop PCs was created.
Definite firms still boast around having Ethernet cards otherwise DVD re-writable drive, which are customary on all models currently. I will not list those, however will mention any added feature that appears out of the normal, for example liquid cooling otherwise a very big monitor comprised.
Asus – Essentio Desktop model CG5275-AR00
This Asus is extremely affordable, however without negotiating features. Asus has been recognized for creating good motherboards as well as usually strong hardware. They have derive up with a very reasonable line of machines to contest with firms like Dell plus Gateway, and are definitely giving them a run for their cash. They furthermore tend to go overboard on suppleness, with this specific model approaching with 10 high-speed USB 2.0 ports as well as a media reader that could read practically all of the main media format.
Dell Studio XPS 8100
A general decent mechanism through a good video card as well as fast processor. It could handle most home plus office use requirements and it is highly consumable, which means you could get a few more years on this by making simple inexpensive upgrades, similar RAM in a year or else two.
Intel i3 Processor model DX4831-01e
This is a worthy and solid elementary machine for those who do not requisite to play video games otherwise do anything that demands lots from their video cards. At an outstanding price, is a good purchase for most offices as well as home offices?
All-in-one machineries are suitable and typically pleasant seeing. They do tend to be more costly and being an all-in-one restrictions to a definite degree the amount and kinds of upgrades you could do, but as they use much fewer desk space, occasionally the compromise is value it.
HP – Touch Smart All-In-One model 300-1120
At around half the value of the Sony Vaio, this is an actual nice PC. It does not come through the similar multimedia features, by way of big a screen, as much RAM otherwise the hardware Sony does however it's a very pleasant substitute for those who wish to keep it underneath $1000 though.
Gateway –model ZX4800-02
If you are in search of an elementary All-in-One PC that can handle most workplace and home work in one smart package, this one may be the one for you. I will personally like to understand a bit more RAM, a distinct video card, as well as one of the up-to-date processors, plus Gateway does have a model through a fresher chip for a few hundred dollars additional, however for the price variety this is a great device.
Alienware Area-51 ALX
This PC, configured to its topmost configuration is, without a hesitation, the cream of the crop. It is an attractively engineered mechanism, with the whole lot a gamer could perhaps dream of. The liquid cooling confirms the machine is continually running at best temperature plus speed, and the RAID hard drive format is the stuff geek's dream of.
Apple iMac
The Apple iMac feature an Intel i5 processor through Retina 5K display. Though you might anticipate it to be fairly a bit sluggish than the i7 in the Dell XPS, it essentially runs at an actual healthy 3.5 GHz.
The chief thing to remember when purchasing a computer, is that even through very good hardware, machineries can have errors that only convert obvious afterward a few weeks of use. Thus check client reviews from dependable sites. So having lots of good reviews creates the product mainly enticing.
And buy what you requisite. There is no fact in having a topmost of the line video card if all you would use this for is Microsoft Word. Otherwise, trying to play video games with a workplace computer can be the eventual annoying experience. Also, consider ahead and expect minor upgrade; that mode you are bound to be capable to use your PC for as numerous years as our ever-developing technology permits.


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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announced the signing of an agreement with Golden Age Development Group to operate a Sheraton Hotel in Melbourne. Starwood welcomes the Sheraton brand back to the city with a 170 room hotel targeted to open in 2013.
"We are delighted to strengthen our presence in Australia with the signing of Sheraton Melbourne. Given Sheraton's strong presence in Sydney, Queensland and Fiji, a Sheraton in the heart of Melbourne city will be a great addition and will complement our existing hotels. We look forward to working in partnership with Golden Age Development Group to further expand Starwood's presence in this gateway city" said Sean Hunt, Regional Vice President, Starwood Pacific Hotels and Resorts.
Scheduled to open in 2013, the hotel is part of the 27 Little Collins project developed on the prestigious site of Melbourne's Naval and Military Club. The development is set to become the CBD's newest luxury space combining the Sheraton hotel, exclusive un-branded residences and boutique retail. The Sheraton Melbourne will be located on Little Collins Street between Spring Street and Exhibition Street, also referred to as the "Paris End" owing to its Art Nouveau architecture, leafy surrounds and proximity to the city's most chic dining and shopping experiences.
The hotel is located within the 31 storey "wavilinear" building which will feature 162 deluxe guest rooms and eight luxury suites. Hotel facilities will include an indoor heated swimming pool, fitness center, a spa with 4 dedicated treatment rooms, one all day dining restaurant and bar, one signature restaurant and a lobby lounge bar. The hotel will also feature 546 square meters of meetings and banquet space over 7 flexible rooms.
The new Sheraton hotel also further strengthens the position of Starwood as one of the largest international upscale hotel chains in the Pacific region (Australia, New Zealand, New Caledonia and Fiji). Starwood currently operates 15 hotels in the region, with more in development under the brands of Sheraton, Westin, Le Meridien and Four Points by Sheraton.
About Sheraton Hotels & Resorts
Sheraton helps guests make connections at more than 400 hotels in 75 countries around the world. It is owned by and is the largest and most global brand of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1025 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com.
About Golden Age Developments
The Golden Age Development Group is a privately-owned Melbourne based property Development Company based in Melbourne. With a focus on developing residential projects within inner city Melbourne, the group is committed to designing and developing signature high end quality developments. 27 Little Collins is the flagship property for 2010.
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Take an important role in community development. Get involved in social change, human rights and sustainable development at a global or local level.
You'll gain expertise in key community development theories, building your knowledge and skills in these main areas:
- critical consciousness and ethics of development
- community development project design and management
- participatory research and evaluation
- globalisation and social movements
- leadership in community development
- impacts of Trump and Brexit on governance of international organisations
- conflict resolution and peace-building.
You'll develop valuable real-world experience. We offer on-site learning and deep engagement with communities and experts in the field. Our agreements with other universities and NGOs, such as the National University of Timor Leste (UNTL), provide benefits that include a study tour to East Timor.
This diploma is the second stage of three courses in our graduate program. Successful completion leads into our Master of International Community Development.
Our community research focus
VU offers expertise and guidance in several specialised research areas. Progressing to our masters or higher research degree (doctorate) will bring you into contact with our vibrant and innovative research community.
Related research themes include community resilience, liveable and inclusive cities, cultural diversity and wellbeing, and community, identity and displacement.
The Community, Identity and Displacement Research Network (CIDRN) promotes research into displacement, identity, community and change, focused on Melbourne's west.
Partnerships & international travel
Our partnerships with educational, business and community organisations offer important research opportunities. We have agreements with other universities and NGOs, such as the National University of Timor Leste (UNTL). These give you fantastic options to learn and travel.
Students studying international development at VU have completed placements in the following countries:
- Timor Leste
- Fiji
- Cambodia
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- India
- Bangladesh
- Mauritius
- Kenya
- Botswana.
Progress to the masters degree
If you're aiming for a leadership, management or public-policy role, our Master of International Community Development will give you the qualifications and skills to get there.
VU offers flexible study options, with courses designed to lead into one another. Completing the Graduate Certificate in International Community Development gains you credit towards this diploma.
Once you've successfully completed our diploma, you'll gain entry, and credits, to the Master of International Community Development – and you'll already be half way to completing the full masters degree.
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Graduates of this course work in many related areas, including international humanitarian work and development aid.
Career possibilities include:
- international and regional consultant in human rights, gender, poverty reduction and project evaluation
- project manager with international, government and local organisations such as Australian Red Cross, Save the Children, Asylum Seekers Resource Centre
- leaders and advisers in government
- community development educator and trainer
- journalist
- activist
- academic and researcher.
The average salary for community workers is A$63,800 (JobOutlook).
With further study or experience, you could become a policy or planning manager, earning an average A$122,460 (JobOutlook).
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To complete the Graduate Diploma in International Community Development students will be required to complete 96 credit points consisting of the following:
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24 credit points of Elective Studies.
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|Utilise critical analytical skills to interrogate and interpret different schools of thought on globalisation and development and their impacts on communities;
|Deconstruct the role of civil society and grassroots social movements in relation to international community development;
|Critique global and regional political structures, and their impact on development in the developing world as well as industrialised regions;
|Creatively employ advanced skills in research and project management in international community development contexts;
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Middlesex Community College hosts its 45th commencement
MIDDLETOWN -- Although family and friends were asked to hold their applause until the names of all students of Middlesex Community College's 45th graduating class had been called, many found it hard to keep their emotions under wraps.
Cheering graduates on as they crossed the stage Thursday evening seemed to be a way for loved ones to let them know that they, too, knew the great achievement that had been accomplished.
"I want to say congratulations," college President Anna Wasescha said to the 328 graduates sitting on the lawn behind Wheaton Hall. "You've spent a portion of your valuable lives here at Middlesex Community College. We've done our best to guide you, to teach you and to challenge you. For your part, you have learned to think critically, communicate effectively, work collaboratively and above all, act epically."
For the first time, Middlesex handed out a valedictorian distinction to Emily H. O'Brien, a 37-year-old Middletown resident who has achieved the highest grade point average in the class and earned all of her credits from the college.
"The Commencement Committee wanted to highlight the valedictorian," Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Steven Minkler said Thursday afternoon. "They felt it was a nice change to introduce into the ceremony."
O'Brien, who moved to Middletown in 2004, enrolled in Middlesex in 2009, after being out of school for 15 years.
"It was a great experience," she said before the start of the graduation. "The best decision I've made in my life."
The Seoul, South Korea native said where she comes from it's not acceptable to wait years after graduating high school to receive a college education, and it's also much harder to do so.
O'Brien said she would've had to take a test similar to the SATs, which is difficult for someone to do well on after being out of school for so long. She did, however, have to take an assessment at Middlesex, but it was only to aid in the placement of courses, not a determining factor of whether she would be accepted.
"Education is so important," she said. "It can change someone's life. School expanded my world beyond just Middletown. It helped me to achieve my dream."
Coming to the U.S. afforded O'Brien with the opportunity to receive a college education, something she most likely would not have received if she hadn't emigrated from South Korea.
"It doesn't matter your age or your background, you can get a college education," she said. "It depends on your will to obtain it."
O'Brien earned a degree in general studies and has already transferred to Central Connecticut State University, where received a full scholarship. She will pursue a bachelor's degree in mathematics with a specialization in actuarial science.
Since O'Brien recently started classes at Central, she didn't have much time to prepare a speech for graduation. She said took public speaking last semester, so she wouldn't have gotten stage fright or anything, but she still wanted to do some research since she never attended a graduation before.
However, she decided to not give a speech. But if she would've, she said, she would've told her fellow graduates that they have a power, more power than they may believe.
"You have a hidden power," O'Brien said. "Teachers can help you find it, but extra effort counts. One time is never good enough. Do your best, I know it sounds very cliche, but it's true. Follow your dreams and don't give up."
Susan Ann Bukowsky, of Clinton, was one of four students to obtain the highest G.P.A., ending the semester with a 4.0.
"When you come back to school as an older student, you're not here to waste time," said Bukowsky, who decided to go back after 30 years of working. "It's different for older students."
The 58 year-old earned a degree in fine arts, and enrolled in Middlesex with her younger son, initially just to see what it would be like.
"I found that I liked it," Bukowsky said. "I liked the social aspect of school and the professors were so encouraging so I decided to continue."
She first started college in 1971, but when she was hospitalized after hitting a tree while horseback riding, it was hard to make up all the work missed, she said. Then bills started to pile up.
"It just wasn't meant to be at that time," Bukowsky said.
But few years ago it was. She said she wanted to wait until her children grew up to return to school.
And even though, she does not plan on transferring to a four-year university, Bukowsky said her passion for art will keep her busy.
She's been commissioned to do three murals, one possibly for the college's student center, some oil paintings and already has a few photography gigs.
Wasescha said Wednesday that the Class of 2012 is a "wonderful rainbow of diversity," something that is not atypical at a community college.
Some of the youngest graduates of this year's class are 19 years-old, while the oldest graduate is 61.
The most persistent student started taking classes at the college in 1978.
"It's something we should all admire," Wasescha said. "Some students like to get through [college] quickly--but taking longer [to earn your degree] is just as honorable."
According to the Department of Marketing and Public Relations, three employees' children graduated, as well as siblings and cousins. Even a husband and wife graduated together.
Twenty foreign/international students also earned their degrees.
And for the veterans graduating and others in attendance, Wasescha personally honored them for their service to the country, asking them to stand while everyone showed their gratitude in applause.
"Although we just celebrated Memorial Day earlier this week, tonight is another opportunity to recognize the service of our fellow citizens and the sacrifices they make to preserve our democracy," she said.
Minkler, who was selected for his position earlier this year, said he was sad to see the group of students leave on one hand because they had such a connection to the college, but on the other hand, thought it was "kind of cool" to see them move on to the next phase in their lives.
"It's exciting to see what they're going to make of themselves," Minkler said. "Here at Middlesex, we've created a big extended family. It's more so, so long and see you soon, than goodbye."
State Rep. Phillip Miller, D-36, delivered the commencement address to this year's class.
"You have the skills and the knowledge to think and reason and achieve," Miller said. "This is one milestone in your journey today."
He went on to tell the graduates that their moment wasn't about stepping backwards, but most certainly all about where they're headed.
"Those here with you and those who have supported you will be further inspired by your progress," Miller said. "Good luck and Godspeed."
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On October 29, four divers of the Pacific Fleets salvage ship Igor Belousov successfully dived and left the diving bell at the depth of 416 meters. The operation was performed in the Gulf of Ussuri.
The divers left the decompression chamber in the Sunday morning, November 18.
The following records were set:
two depth records of diving in aqueous media 317 meters (2017) and 416 meters (2018);
two depth records of practical diving operations 310 meters (2017) and 407 meters (2018);
a depth record of salvage activities on grounded submarine 407 meters;
a record of number of divers simultaneously undergoing high pressure (30 kgf/cm2) 7 men;
a record of number of divers simultaneously undergoing high pressure (40 kgf/cm2) 4 men;
a record of number of consequential dives at 300 meters 2 dives;
a record of compression speed to the depth of 300 meters in marine conditions 11 hours 25 minutes.
The record-breaking operation was performed by Capt. II Rank Rinat Gizatullin, Senior Warrant Officer Alexey Kiselev, Warrant Officer Dmitry Lysenko, and Petty Officer I Class Andrey Kozhevnikov. The experiment was supported by Capt. I Rank Evgeny Udalov heading the test group of GVK-450 diving system, and Lt. Col. (Med) Dmitry Reimov, the groups senior physiologist.
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On November 18, 2018, aquanauts of Igor Belousov rescue ship left the decompression chamber. In two months before and after diving at 416 meters, the Pacific Fleets deep-sea divers set 5 national and 9 military records. All missions have been successfully and effectively accomplished, said Pacific Fleet Commander, Adm. Vladimir Korolev in the greetings telegram to the ships crew.


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Pregnancy Reflexology
Reflexology during pregnancy can really help with treating some of the minor disorders that can occur. It is a very safe treatment and a wonderful tool during pregnancy and labour. It is important to note that reflexology cannot do any harm and certainly cannot bring on labour – I had treatments twice a week on my second pregnancy and I still had to be induced despite my best efforts!!
Benefits of reflexology during pregnancy include:
- Reduced morning sickness, all day sickness that persists past first trimester.
- May help relieve heartburn, indigestion, constipation, lower back pain and symphysis pubis diastasis.
- Prepares body for labour by balancing the body systems, in particular the endocrine system, which is in charge of the labour process.
- The length of labour may be reduced by having regular reflexology treatments in the weeks prior to due date.
Relaxation during what can be an anxious time is the biggest benefit, and most pregnant women love to have their feet massaged! Myself and Laura have attended specific ante-natal reflexology training and would be delighted to look after you. As with all treatments there are some contra indications so please give us a call and we can make sure that you are suitable for treatment and get you booked in.
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Expand/Contract Questions and Answers
City Hall is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday.
Any charge that is invoiced by the City Treasurer's Office can be paid online using the City of Quincy Miscellaneous Invoice ePay. These charges include airport hangar rental, parking lot rental, health insurance, miscellaneous fire and police protection services, etc. Parking tickets and other ordinance violations cannot be paid online.
Please call the City Treasurer's Office, 217-228-4575, to get the pay-off on the lien. Once the funds are collected, the lien will be released by the Treasurer's Office.
Please pay at the Treasurer's Office located at 730 Maine. You may also drop your payment off in one of our two 24 hour drop boxes located in the 8th Street entrance foyer or our drive-up box located on the west side of the building in the parking lot.
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Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska
Patriot Aviation Inc: http://registry.faa.gov/N212PA
Rotorcraft on final. Rotor blade delaminated. Landed without incident.
Date: 06-JUN-17
Time: 00:00:00Z
Regis#: N212PA
Aircraft Make: BELL
Aircraft Model: 212
Event Type: INCIDENT
Highest Injury: NONE
Aircraft Missing: No
Damage: UNKNOWN
Activity: UNKNOWN
Flight Phase: APPROACH (APR)
Operation: 135
City: LITTLE DIOMEDE ISLAND
State: ALASKA
Wednesday, June 07, 2017
Bell 212, N212PA, Patriot Aviation Inc: Incident occurred June 06, 2017 - Little Diomede Island, Alaska
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The Relief & Resource Co.
Hours may not be accurate
113 Mill St
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Sometimes a Fenton taco shop isn't just a taco shop, it's also a hidden speakeasy-style lounge for heavy-hitting cocktails. Behind a Pringles vending machine in the back of the barebones Latin American eatery El Topo, is a secret door which, when pushed after 5pm, reveals the discreet drinking den The Relief & Resource Co. Black-tile lines the kitchen, where elevated small plates, from prosciutto-wrapped figs with blue cheese to oysters with chorizo butter are accompanied by some 40 classic and house cocktails. Since the secret is out, the place can get busy.


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6am repeat :: the lone bellow // 'you never need nobody'
6am Repeat is a recurring feature here at Folk Hive in which we stream the latest track that plays incessantly in the earbuds when we awake at that hour and imbibe massive amounts of coffee and cigarettes in preparation for the advancing day. Consider it your jam of the day — a sweet, sweet gift from me to you. I love you, dude.
2013, meet this year's Alabama Shakes.
When one encounters the perfect Americana band there is always a bit of gospel hidden there. The theme is not the same, granted, as what one hears in a church building but the uplifting spirit is still there. The words are different but the movement provided to your heart from that music is equal and just the same.
Yesterday The Lone Bellow released their debut album. It is gorgeous and perfect. NPR has the full stream. Below, listen to and snag stand out track "You Never Need Nobody".
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AMRAVATI: Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi by saying that there's no one at Modi's home to tell him about the price of LPG cylinders. Pawar, made the scathing remarks while addressing party's 'Nirdhar Parivartan' rally in Amravati.
Pawar, as per Mumbai Mirror, said, "Modi came to power by showing dreams of development, but all such works are pending. Common man is struggling with rising inflation, but there's no way for Modi to realise since there's no one at his home to tell him about the cost of LPG cylinder."
Pawar further said that despite Modi being a 'fakir', he's unaware of the rising inflation.
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Democrat Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Republican House Speaker John Boehner have moved negotiations into high gear in efforts to exempt the 535 Congressional members, families and ten thousand staff members from the mandate to comply with joining public insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare. With Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, already granting discretionarily compliance waivers for unions and 1,200 crony corporations, Congress also wants to avoid suffering the pain of what it legislated for the public.
Two years ago, HHS used the law's "flexibility" clause to allow bureaucrats to exempt certain favored groups with transition "waivers" through 2014. These "carve-outs" caused a huge stir when it was learned that labor unions representing 543,812 workers and private employers with 69,813 employees were secretly granted waivers. Of the total of 1,231 companies who got the heads-up they could apply for carve-outs, only 96 were denied under Sebelius's "flexible" authority.
Congress and its staff currently enjoy full premium coverage, and a choice between ten elite national preferred provider doctor and hospital networks, and several HMOs. Lawmakers also have no-copay access to federally-owned medical facilities, their own pharmacy, and a team of doctors and medical staff that stand by at their chambers.
Since the Republicans gained control of the House in 2010, they have cut Congressional staff pay and the expense accounts for individual Congressmen. Under Obamacare, Congress and staff are required to enter public healthcare exchanges with their insurance premiums subsidized by their employer, the U.S. taxpayer. But lawmakers fear that they will be hit with thousands of dollars of higher co-pay costs.
Currently the U.S. Office of Personnel Management spends $7000 in insurance premium for each of the 30% of Congressional staff that are young and in entry-level positions that earn an average of $25,000 per year. Under Obamacare's bazaar formula payment scheme, 75% of healthcare annual premiums will be picked up by the employer; employees would pay a percentage of their annual income and be eligible for government "subsidy" payments according to family size and income level in relationship to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
Based on the 2014 estimate of the Federal Poverty Level of $11,600, the annual insurance premium cost paid for by a one-person household for healthcare would be:
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Consequently, a $25,000 Congressional staffer would be making 200-250% of the Federal Poverty Level. For the annual insurance premium the federal government as the employer would pay $5200 (75% of premium cost) and the individual as the employee would start paying about $1800 (7.2% of income) of the annual insurance premium cost. Under this example, the federal government saves 25% of the annual healthcare insurance premium payment by shifting the cost onto the Congressional staff person. Furthermore, the staff employee's income is high enough that the U.S. taxpayer does not have to subsidize the individual's annual premium payment.
In 2009, then Democrat Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi stood at the podium in Congress in support of Obamacare and classically said: "We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it." At the time, Congressional lliberals claimed Obamacare would save America money. They did not plan on that Obamacare savings coming out of the hide of their members and staff from new insurance payments and the loss of their privileged no-copay access to federally-owned medical facilities and prescription drugs. It seems now that Congress has found out what is in Obamacare, they do not like it at all.
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Didn't get around to making snowmen yesterday at Central Park, but here's some from people who did. I especially like the first one that looks like it has a paper sailor hat and hearts for hands. I guess it's in honor of Valentine's Day…lol.
Loved this white dog that was out there. It was having lots of fun in the snow.
Action shot. A game of chase.
A view of the half domed stage in the distance
Sheep's Meadow looks a little different in the winter without all the sunbathers and picnic people hanging out.


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Sports news is valuable
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Structure: 5 Content: 6 What is the news angle? Put it in the story lead!
Wong Ka Ho,a Sing Tao Daily sports reporter attended shue yan university weekly talk.
Wong Ka Ho said, every newspaper has a sports section. He said, there are some live sports broadcasts on the Internet, and he can stand here to talk about interviews. He believes that the content of news reports is always the most important and there are lots of readers like to read stories with stories and content. And he pointed out that sports are not only sports, but also implicated in the political, cultural, and social issues, and rich and colourful.
Wong Ka Ho pointed out that the news content should not be singular. He takes sports news as an example, in fact, sports news is not only about sports content, but also related to many aspects, such as political, food culture and so on. He suggested that when exploring the subject of news, reporters should observe more around, because it can also become a news subject. And he said, at present, most of the new leisure is pursuing speed, but in fact, content is the most important element of news. And he believes that the interview should not be limited by the title. It is not necessary to report other aspects of the news because it is the "Hong Kong News", but think more about the relevance of other things in the society and the content of the report. Sometimes it can greatly increase the readability.
Wong Ka Ho said that reporters should be prepared before the interview, while sincerity is a necessary condition for successful interview to celebrities. He also used his successful interview with Russian star Shari Enloe as an example, pointing out that Shari Enloe was touched by his sincerity and was willing to be interviewed. He called on journalists to be prepared and show their sincerity to celebrities.


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Thank you for the reply SerpentFly. I used Outbound DNS for the initial testing, but converted it to Inbound DNS for the final product, both with the same results. It will do for now until I can figure it out.
But I ran into another problem (server crashed) when I attempted to move it to a Server 2000. Server 2000 is not specifically listed as a supported OS, but the driver loaded without a problem and it is of the same vintage as XP/2000. Is it supported?
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Guess what. I am a bit bored again - after a summer of running around we have just not gotten into the swing of 'Not Doing Things' lifestyle. So today, among others, I sat down to look again at our 'household' energy use for the past 12 months. In total we consumed (well, purchased):
- 775 gallons of Diesel (107.3 MBTUs)
- 10 gallons of Gasoline (1.2 MBTUs)
- 15 gallons of Propane (1.4 MBTUs)
- 88 KWH of Electricity (0.3 MBTUs)
This is a noticeable increase over the 86 MBTUs used in 2010, but we should note this time we are underway much more. Plus we spend a much larger time away from the docks than before - in 2012 we used 200+ gallons more of diesel, and less than 1/8th the electricity. (More moving, less dock sitting..)
So, how does this new '116 MBTUs' compare to the national average? Still well under the household average of 140 MBTUs in my prior post, and today I found this new cool chart.
Using the last line (Yearly KWh usage) and converting it into BTUs we get a US Consumption of 336 MBTUs per person. Or 672M BTUs for 2 people. So, this means we are using perhaps a 5th of a typical US residen? After all, we live in a very small 'house'. If we add in say 50 gallons of gas for our auto trips and bus, that only adds another 6 MBTUs,
Could we do better?
Installing the Solar Panels will help some, though perhaps the larger benefit is not having to listen to the generator during the summer.
We already Go Slow with the last fuel fill showing us burning around 1.4GPH. With 300 hours on the main over the last year, perhaps we could try to 'stay put' more in the future. (Lets see, 300 hours in a car at say an average of 35 MPH throughout the year comes to 10,000 miles. OK, so our 'car' is a bit larger, heck some might even call it a Boat!)
Last winter's records show a bit over 200 gallons of diesel went to heating Viking Star. Given the very small space involved that is a lot and is reflected in both the All or None approach of the Dickinson stove, as well as the poor insulation of Viking Star herself This coming winter we will try different approaches to heating (the Hurricane taking some of the load, as well as additional ways to utilize electricity when it is available). Not too sure about the insulation, as to be honest - air exchanges in such a small space are important. But who knows maybe next year. And for this year we got a fresh roll of Blue Masking tape!


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Write about a deserted city. Use all five senses to describe the scene
Sunlight reflected off shattered windows, shards of glass crunching under my boots. The road was deserted, as were each and every building I had gone into since entering the city. There was no sign of life anywhere. The only thing moving, other than myself, were these little pieces of paper, swirling, tornado-like in tight little circles among the cars and busses and bicycles left abandoned in the streets. The sound of the wind whistled eerily as it shrieked through the broken windows; eerie because it was the only noise in what should be a bustling city. I snatched one of the papers as it fluttered near; it was thick and stiff, and gritty in my fingers. My curiosity piqued as I read the words written there. I grabbed up several more of the papers, but when I realized they all said the same thing, my curiosity drained away and left only one emotion in its place. Fear.
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By the sea - daily writing prompt 7/14/15
I jog across the empty beach, winded and looking for a place to catch my breath and enjoy a moment of solitude as reward for having just run three miles. Up ahead, I see what looks like an old abandoned dock, or maybe it's a pier, made of roughhewn planks across railroad ties, and I make that my destination. I sit carefully on a jagged board, mindful not to get splinters on my bare legs, feeling the coolness of the wood and the morning breeze that shivers across my sweaty skin, raising goosebumps on my arms. The action of the waves breaking upon the shore is somewhat hypnotic, and I can tell that the tide is out, because the breakers are far away, and mostly what I hear is the susurration of the water as it creeps upon the wet sand, leaving brackish foam in its wake. The cry of a seagull rings across the sky, and I watch as it soars and circles and gracefully lands in the water, joining more of its kind, lazily floating and bobbing in a shallow outlet.
In the distance, I watch tanker ships making slow progress across the horizon, and I find myself entranced by the whitecaps dancing upon the surface of the sea, whipped in to frothing motion by the ever rising wind, which carries the scent of salt and brine. And then my stomach growls with hunger, reminding me that I have not yet eaten this morning, and I think how lovely a nice hot cup of coffee would be right now; and with thought, I push off and begin my return jog, back the way I had come.
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Tuesday, July 7, 2015
And I Dance
What am I doing here? I don't even like ballet! Night after night, the same routine, the same costumes, the same stage; the same, the same, the same! And then, here I am. On stage. The familiar racing of my heart as adrenaline surges through my body, and I barely have time to register the hush of the crowd as the lights dim and we take our places. The music and the dancing begins, and I am caught up in the motion and there is no more time to think, only to dance; and I forget, for the moment, that I hate ballet. And I dance...
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The Agency of the Far East to attract investment and support exports (IPA) as the most promising for cooperation with investors in areas recently included in the far Eastern Federal district of Buryatia and Zabaykalsky Krai determined the extraction of solid minerals, forestry, and agriculture and health, told RIA Novosti the head of the Agency Leonid Petukhov.
«The TRANS-Baikal region, we see about 60-70 large projects with an investment of 600 billion rubles. If the industry is to break, it turns out that the TRANS-Baikal region the priority is mining of solid minerals, agriculture, forest, transport and logistics. In Buryatia in the lead is also mining of solid minerals, forest, health. Project logistics is not so urgent as in Transbaikalia», — said Petukhov.
He also outlined the range of countries from which to attract investors for projects in designated sectors of the economy.
«On mining projects traditional partners are China and Japan. The forest is rather Japan, Indonesia, India and the Republic of Korea. It is those investors, which we are now winding up in the forest industry in the far East,» he listed the head of the API.
Assessing the prospects of cooperation in the agricultural sector, he recalled the work carried out by API on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister- presidential envoy to FEFD Yuri Trutnev, when abandoned land that is «lost to the economy,» to identify and put on the cadastral account, to pay for projects to investors. «Here we are trying to form a balanced portfolio. Priority will be given to Russian investors. Also there are investors from China, Japan, the Republic of Korea and even from Australia,» said Petukhov.


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(NOTE: These conservative Christians are all fine trying to make everything "human" but they are also the largest group of voters and members of congress that support forcing a 13 year old rape victim to carry her fathers baby to turn, to force woman to ask their husbands or boy friends if they can have an abortion, want to ban all forms of birth control, remove all help from the government that helps poor woman like WIC which makes sure moms get enough nutrition while carrying their baby and for both her and her baby after, along with destroying programs like "Head Start" that allow single moms to work full time jobs and have their children a safe place to go after school, instead of the moms just being on welfare and getting "stuck" in the system. These conservative Christians are scum of the earth and I support a law that would round them up and eliminate them all. Which is what they all want to do to gays, Muslims or anyone else not brainwashed by their cult and demented woman hating, slave loving pigs that there rulers are….even Hitler knew that people who like to be lead are conservative Christians, and look how successful he was at getting them to fall in line. I hate them all and wish them a slow and painful death.)
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A broad based group of pro-life leaders and organizations, who formed a coalition to help pass the Personhood Amendment, says it's gaining significant political traction to give constitutional rights to fertilized human eggs, or zygotes.
Mississippi pro-life groups have rallied for more than two years for the passage of a ballot measure this November that would redefine the word "person" in the state constitution to include undeveloped embryos.
Christian medical groups are now weighing in to endorse the amendments even though some medical professionals raise concerns that the amendment could have negative implications for women, such as banning certain kinds of birth control or in vitro fertilization.


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Brendon believes real estate was the best industry for him to transition to bringing with him his expertise and love of people, in order to make a continued impact. He wants to reassure that there are individuals like himself, willing to put the people before the money. By assisting you with all of the challenges of purchasing or selling a home, from the mortgage pre-qualification to guiding you through the complete home purchasing or selling process, Brendon is glad that he can make a difference.
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Established in 1977, Tsui Wong is one of Delhi's oldest Chinese restaurants. Located in East Patel Nagar, this restaurant serves some amazing chinese food. The ambience here is old-school and it will surely take you back in time. My top picks here are the Crispy Shredded Lamb, Crispy Honey Chicken and not to forget, the Steamed Chicken Dumplings. The menu has a good variety for the vegetarians as well with Chilly Paneer, Honey Chilly Potato, Chinese Greens Dumplings, Mushroom Dumplings and Cottage Cheese Dumplings. The food is cooked perfectly and all the ingredients used are fresh. No single flavour is overwhelming in the dishes and there is a perfect balance of flavours. No alcoholic drinks are served here, which makes Tsui Wong a good family restaurant to dine at.
Try Crispy Lamb, Dumplings & More At One Of Delhi's Oldest Chinese Restaurants
What Makes It Awesome
What Could Be Better?
The service sometimes is a tad bit slow which might be problematic. But the the dining experience always turns out to be great!
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₹500 - ₹1000
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Family, Big Group, Bae, Kids
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