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Ten years. That's the average amount of time a homeowner stays in a house before a sale.
Think that sounds shockingly short? Or way too long? The fact is, people's reasons for selling their homes are different, as are their time frames.
Still, there are some common reasons—financial and emotional—that lead us to sell our current home and move on to the next one. And you don't always see the reasons coming.
Read on for some telltale signs it's time to start looking for the next home and packing your bags (and when you should settle in for the long haul).
1. You know the seller's market is booming and you want in
Let's start with one of the most obvious reasons to sell: You're eager to make a profit on your property.
You need to gauge the key indicators of a strong real estate market.
A few signals: The price per square foot for real estate in your area is increasing, the amount of time properties stay on the market is decreasing, and you've noticed an uptick in brokerage activity in your neighborhood. (If you're situated in an especially hot neighborhood, you might even get a letter or a knock on the door from a listing agent who wants to help you get in on the action.)
If any of these are true in your area, think about selling up.
2. Because your neighbors just got what for their house?
Check online real estate listings in your neighborhood, and pay attention to the "recently sold" flyers in your mailbox to keep track of comparable home prices in your area.
If other houses on your street with the same bedroom/bathroom count [as yours] are selling for a price that you'd be more than satisfied with, it might be time to move on.
Another sign of a hot home sales market is the relationship of asking prices to sale prices. If home buyers are making offers fast—for as much or more than sellers are asking—it's a seller's market. A buyer may offer you a sales price you can't refuse, too.
3. You're sick of feeling financially stressed
Not everyone sells their real estate in order to pad their bank account. Some homeowners underestimated their ongoing housing costs and simply sell to ease their mortgage burden, or to cash in their equity and use it for other purposes.
If your property taxes or mortgage payments have become unmanageable, the best recourse may be to sell and find another home that's more affordable. Selling your home is better than struggling with a big mortgage loan, and possibly risking foreclosure.
To breathe easy, your monthly housing costs, including your mortgage interest, principal, property taxes, homeowners insurance, and HOA or condo fees if applicable, shouldn't exceed 28% of your gross monthly income.
Before you sell your home to reduce your monthly living expenses, make sure you can find another home to rent or buy in your price range, and that you can qualify for a loan at current interest rates when you do.
4. You've grown—but your home hasn't
The starter home you moved into when you were expecting your first child isn't necessarily the house you need now that you have three preteens and a capybara. It's bittersweet to give up the memories you've made in your home, but if your living quarters are causing you stress rather than comfort, take the leap and sell up.
Death, serious illness, divorce—these are all emotionally wrought experiences that may warrant a need for change. Relocation is another factor. But let's not overthink things.
Maybe you're just tired of the same old, same old, and it's time for a change of scenery.
5. You're over 'high maintenance'
The average homeowner shells out $2,000 a year for maintenance services, according to a recent report. Not repairs, mind you, but scheduled services such as landscaping, snow removal, septic service, private trash and recycling, and housecleaning.
Sick of watching these payments steadily drip out of your bank account? You could sell, and buy some lower-maintenance real estate such as a condo or a new-build property. You might even want to try renting, and let a landlord worry about leaky pipes and other property hassles.
6. You've put at least 5 years into the relationship
If you sell too soon—assuming you have a mortgage—you haven't really built up any equity in the home beyond the down payment. In the beginning, your mortgage payments are almost completely interest payments.
In fact, unless the housing market is seriously booming (see above), you might lose money when you sell. You might even owe more than you can get from your house after closing costs.
Remember: Selling isn't free: You'll have to shell out to cover all of the costs associated with hiring a real estate agent, closing, and, of course, purchasing another home.
That's why we recommend staying put for at least five years, unless you have an urgent need to move. In addition to everything else, moving too quickly sends potential buyers a bad message.
Buyers don't feel good when it appears you are selling too soon. What was wrong with the house? Why are you leaving so fast? Are the basement walls about to collapse? Are the neighbors selling drugs and shooting fireworks at your house? Buyers can dream up all kinds of negative scenarios when a seller hasn't owned the home for very long.
Another reason you may not want to sell is if you don't meet the qualifications to avoid paying capital gains tax on your profit from a home sale. Generally, you can exclude the gain from the sale of your home if you owned and lived in the home for two of the past five years. A sale before the two-year mark, if you don't meet any of the exceptions, could be a costly mistake. By the time you pay capital gains tax, you won't have as much equity left as you'd planned.
But beware of snap decisions
Of course, there are no promises that selling will be better for you in the long run. Take your time deciding if you should sell, and then study the local home sales market, with the help of your real estate agent, before you price your home. If you underprice your home, a buyer may snatch it up too cheaply. If you overprice it, the right buyer may pass it by.
Selling your home is, above all, a personal decision. Do what will help you live—if not happily ever after—happily for now.


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KAVARA Releasing Full-Length Debut Album May 31
Fresh off the Forest City London Music Awards' bestowal of "Best Metal Act of 2019," Canadian Melodic Death Metal quintet KAVARA are proud to announce the May 31 release of full-length debut album Weathered & Lost.
The album's first single, "Scarecrow," can be streamed below.
"Scarecrow" (Bandcamp)
Emerging from the smoke and debris left by the explosive launch of 2016 debut EP Overthrown, KAVARA ratchets up the intensity, hones the songwriting to a fine point, and devastates the hemisphere with 11 tracks of dyed-in-the-wool melodic death metal! Eschewing trends in favor of authenticity and letting the music do the talking, KAVARA's Weathered & Lost is Death Metal par excellence. Up the volume and revel in the glory of Death! Weathered & Lost was recorded at Icehouse Studios in Goderich, Ontario
Track Listing:
1 Weathered & Lost
2 A Mind Betwixt
3 Scarecrow
4 Tormentor
5 The Reaper
6 Death Sentence
7 Mark My Words
8 Lawn Care
9 Bloodlust
10 Walk of Shame
11 Let the Carnage Manifest
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AMR Renault Racing will make its 2015 National Road Series debut in the FKG Tour of Toowoomba starting tomorrow.
After skipping the first two races on the NRS calendar in Perth and Adelaide, a full squad of seven riders has been assembled for the four-day five-stage tour. With several riders showing excellent early season form, led by kiwi Josh Aldridge and the rapidly-maturing Dylan Sunderland from nearby Inverell, expectations are high for 2015 – especially after the team surprised plenty in its first full season in the NRS in 2014.
"We're going into Toowoomba with high expectations this year," said AMR Renault Racing Team Director Russell Menzies. "We've been there before, we know the roads, and with a core of really strong and in-form riders I'd go as far as saying we're looking for a top team position. We did it in Tasmania last year, so that's not out of reach. Who knows? Maybe even a podium or two, certainly high finishing places on the stages."
Looking towards this race and the following week's Battle on the Border, Menzies sees the versatility within the 2015 squad as a major strength. "We have several genuine cards to play this season, which is a great position to be in. All the guys are stronger for the experience of 2014. Obviously we're expecting guys like Josh and Dylan to be thereabouts, but even guys like Matt Slee and Tim Cameron. They can really make their presence felt and it wouldn't surprise me in the slightest to see them right in the thick of things. It's also great to see a young guy like Toby Orchard step up to make his NRS debut, he's been with us for a couple of seasons now and it's time for him to show what he's made of."
Stage One of the FKG Tour of Toowoomba is an undulating 153km road race from Nobby to Highfields. It will be followed by a double stage day on Friday, with a 9km Individual Time Trial in the morning and a 162km road race in the afternoon before the Tour reaches its finale with another two stages over the weekend, including the now-traditional Sunday criterium around Queens Park.
Squad for FKG Tour of Toowoomba:
Joshua Aldridge, Dylan Sunderland, Matt Slee, Aaron Watts, Tim Cameron, Cameron Fraser, Toby Orchard (NRS debut).
Team Managers: Kris Johnston & Peter Sunderland
Team Director: Russell Menzies


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I gave a presentation at Live Your Legend Stuttgart about my journey with Live Your Legend. To find out more about what lead to this event, see this post.
Much of what I talked about I have previously written about on this blog.
My presentation was recorded. I have taken this footage and edited it down into an online with presentation with slides and a transcript. You can also download the slides here.
Minutes before I gave this talk I had just received news that I had got a new job. One that I really wanted. Consequently I was very excited while giving the talk.
The presentation was given in the corner of a noisy cafe. So the sound is not great and the video quality itself is not great because of the lighting. But I think you are able to understand everything that is being said, despite me tripping over my words.


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Dawson Stars and Shan Xi went head to head at the all important 19th Challengers Cup Final. Dawson batted first with openers Ali Mehar and Abid Malik hitting all the right notes smashing 48 and 45 runs at the top. Number 4 Daniyal Asif then kept the momentum going with his 41 but the team lost their way after that, losing a few quick wickets to slow down the flow of runs. Shan Xi bowlers did well to pull back the opposition with Ammad Hussain's 3 wickets and Waleed Ahmed picking up a couple. Dawson Stars ended with 167 for 6 in 20 overs.
In reply, Shan XI lost opener Kamran Ibrahim for duck to a real beauty by Ali Mehar. Fahad Ali and Waleed Ahmed (Who was in fine form) smashed half centuries to help their side to recovery. The team stumbled along the way, losing a few quick wickets but with the foundation set at the top, cameos of 27 and 20 by Zeeshan and Akthar helped Shan XI cross the line with a ball to spare. Credit to Dawson Stars bowlers who almost had the game, fighting hard to pick wickets and restrict the batsmen. Ali Mehar, Abid Malik and Anzar Pasta took 2 wickets each.
Shan XI won by 3 wickets and were crowned champions.
Talha Seals Habib Victory
In Form Rehan Tanoli Stumps Strikers
All Round Asim Takes Folio To Victory
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Technology like infrared scopes and GPS means weather doesn't mean a ton in modern warfare. That wasn't the case in World War I, where weather and location conditions could change the outcome of any battle. To capture that feeling, and to make sure that no battle is ever the same in Battlefield 1, we included a dynamic weather system, which adds variety to each match.
All multiplayer maps in Battlefield 1 have dynamic weather that can occur as part of a larger immersion ecosystem. Unlike the game's destructible environments, weather is an outside factor that you can't control. Things can shift in small ways (like the sun peeking out of the clouds and turning an overcast map into a sunny one) but there are larger changes that can happen that will nudge you to adjust how you play.
Dense fog, for instance, limits your vision. This makes it harder for snipers to be effective from afar and changes the spotting distance. With heavy fog, an open map can turn into a melee, close-quarter experience for a limited time. People will need to pull out their bayonets, equip themselves with shotguns, and get ready for more intimate affairs until the fog dissipates.
Rain doesn't change how far you can see, but it can distract and distort your sight. You always look for movement when you're scanning the horizon for threats, but rain pouring down makes this much more difficult. This change in vision changes how you'll approach flying, too. Since visibility is affected, the rain pushes you to become more cautious when flying close to mountains or the ground.
Extreme weather, like the sandstorm that can kick up in maps like Sinai Desert, do more than just limit your vision. Its density makes it difficult to fly, more or less grounding any planes in the sky. That's not to say that you won't be able to learn to compensate, however – really skilled players who know the map could try taking to the skies and use their low visibility as a tactic.
Weather impacts just about everything in the game. Raindrops are visible on the weapons, birds go away when the wind picks up, the audio changes during a sandstorm. Like so much else in Battlefield 1, we wanted to make sure weather makes the player immersed with the world, both visually and thematically. The western front has more heavy rain, and we make sure the fog in the trench wars has more density, and feels close to the ground. Up in the Alps in the Italian campaign, there's a sense of low fog in the valley, and if you move up to the mountain tops you get rid of the fog. You can even see the fog below you.
Dynamic weather gives flavor to specific matches, creating unforgettable moments that feel more unique – more personal. Even after multiple matches, you will encounter a combination of weather, location and gameplay you've never experienced before, with a new dimension to your Battlefield moments.
You'll be able to see a small slice of this when the Open Beta rolls out on August 31, or when you pick up Battlefield 1 on October 21 – or October 18 if you pre-order the Early Enlister Deluxe Edition*.
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When I was about midway through my second year of seminary—it was Christmas break, in fact—my grandmother (my mom's mom) took seriously ill and ended up in the hospital. She was in her upper 80s, and it became pretty clear that she was going to die.
I went with my mom to visit her. When we got there, my mom went up to grandma and announced that Russell was here and could read scripture to her.


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Purchasing and Downloading
How to buy our apps and what to do if you're having problems
Choosing apps
- Are these apps good for Autistic kids?
- What is the difference between Language Therapy and Advanced Language Therapy?
- Do you have an app for....?
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- How do I know which apps to buy? What do I need?
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Pricing and licensing
- I or my client truly can't afford the app(s). Do you offer any financial assistance or scholarships?
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- I bought an app for iOS/Android. Do I have to buy it again for the other operating system?
- Can I get a promo code?
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- Do your apps require wifi or an internet connection?
- Which platforms or devices are your apps available on?
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- I can't find the app on my device
- I bought the wrong app. What can I do?
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- I am changing devices and want to transfer the apps. How can I do that?
- I bought an app, and it hasn't downloaded or is stuck downloading. What should I do?
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A Conversation With
With the help of New York native and all around inspiring photographer, Scott Furkay, we've invited all nomadic explorers to share snaps of their favorite travel finds for the second incarnation of our #jamespov contest. The contest runs now through October and offers the chance to win a variety of amazing prizes including the grand prize of a three night stay at the brand new #jamesnomad.
Scott shared several breathtaking photos on the @jameshotels Instagram from his favorite travels and we sat down with the uber-talented creative to hear more about his photography, his upcoming travels and what inspires him the most.
Tell us a little bit about the images you elected to share as part of #jamesPOV.
I find my appreciation of destinations comes less from visiting the most well-known spots on the map, and more from exploring the little nooks & crannies where real locals spend their time. The images I chose to share come from those explorations. Ranging from an abandon rooftop overlooking the Flatiron building, to the back alleys of a Peruvian village high in the Andes.
What inspires your wanderlust?
"What is that feeling when you're driving away from people and they recede on the plain until you see their specks dispersing? – it's the too-huge world vaulting us, and it's good-bye. But we lean forward to the next crazy venture beneath the skies." -J.Kerouac
What tips would you recommend to budding creatives and photographers?
I would recommend reading 'On The Road' by Jack Kerouac, 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzu, and 'The Decisive Moment' by Henri Cartier-Brisson
What's your favorite hidden gem in New York?
Here are a couple places that still peak my interest in New York City after 15 years..
– The Beekman Hotel (5 Beekman St.)
– The Django Jazz Club underneath the old Roxy Hotel (#002 Ave of the Americas)
– The Explorer's Club Headquarters's 'Research Collection' Room (East 70th St.)
– The Elevated Acre(55 Water St.)
– The Dinosaur Wing at The Museum of Natural History
What's coming up next for you?
I'll be taking off to Iceland in the next month or so to work on a big project with another renowned fashion photographer. In addition to that, I'll be heading down to Central America to work on a fashion project in conjunction with the CFDA.


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A fire on the Tuskegee University campus has severely damaged a residence building. News video showed large flames and thick, black smoke pouring from the roof of the West Commons apartments, described as a dormitory-style building.
University officials say the blaze began shortly before 5 p.m. Investigators say they believe lightning from a thunderstorm is a possible cause, though an official cause had not yet been determined.
Authorities say three students lived in the building during the summer session but were not in the complex when the fire started.
University officials say they are trying to find housing for students affected by the fire.


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Highly ranked schools and a strong health-care system have helped Iowa City make multiple appearances on our Best Places to Live list. But to get the full story on why Iowa City is a Top 100 Best Place to Live, look at this town's college, the University of Iowa, which helps set the cultural tone. The city's large assortment of arts and entertainment options draw in new residents, while affordable home prices keep them here.
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Please welcome summer! In today's post, I want you to have a look through must-have denim staples to try this hot season. You are about to see marvelous denim shorts, skinnies, overalls, dresses, skirts, jackets, and cool vests. You better get serious about planning and creating your Summer wardrobe. I highly recommend you to wear denim this summer. Why? It's comfortable, easy to style and create ultimate hot weather looks. If you don't know what and how to wear, then you better take a look through these styles and let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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24 Tips To Dress Up Jeans For Women
Hello, my dear fashion readers! This time I want to talk about jeans. We are about to see awesome ways how to dress up jeans and make them look awesome this year. Most of us wear these denim bottoms to compliment our laid-back and casual outfits, as they are easy to style and wear. Personally, I love jeans for their comfort. Most ladies think that dressing up jeans is a very hard thing, as you have to put in so much effort to achieve a dressy look. Gratefully, jeans are extremely versatile, all you need is to style them with the right pieces. Anyway, here are tips and tricks that you should follow to create a dressy look.
Denim Shirts For Women
A denim shirt is an obligatory piece of clothing for those ladies who like wearing casual garments. In today's post, I want to draw your attention to fun and trendy ways on how to wear denim shirts. Personally, I love this top for its versatility and longevity. Yes, this shirt has no expiry date, as the fabrics are heavy and long-lasting. Another great thing about this garment is the numerous ways on how to wear it in real life. You can create so many interesting looks, starting from simple casual styles to punk and rock-inspired outfits. If you are ready to wear it in everyday life, then I've got plenty of street style looks to share with you. Read on to find out more.


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Tigerville, S.C.—The North Greenville volleyball team wrapped up the Crusader Invitational today with straight set losses to Lander (25-14, 25-18, 25-19) and Brevard (25-14, 25-23, 25-20).
The Crusaders faced a Lander team in game one which was picked to finish sixth in a competitive Peach Belt Conference. The Bearcats flexed their muscles in game one, taking a 25-14 set one win. The Bearcats jumped ahead of a youthful Crusader team 5-0 and never looked back. The LU Bearcats hit at a .391 clip in game one.
The Bearcats would come out on top in game two 25-18 to take a 2-0 set lead over Crusaders. North Greenville battled back in set three however and took their first lead of the match, leading by as many as six (13-7). LU would battle back however to tie the game at 17 before taking control. Lander would close out NGU on an 8-2 run to take the set and match 3-0.
Yomi Adeyeye led the Crusaders with nine kills on 21 attempts. Elizabeth James and Haley Hester both had six. Ashlyn Wilkinson was solid in the middle again serving up 26 assists while Codiann Amis had nine digs on defense. The Bearcats ended the tournament with a 3-0 record.
NGU looked to bounce back in the final game of the tournament against Brevard College but the Tornados did not cooperate taking a 25-15 set one win. The Crusaders took an early 2-0 lead could not hold as the Tornado stormed back to score seven unanswered points to take a 7-2 lead. The Crusaders worked on closing the gap, but a tough Brevard defense held North Greenville in check allowing just three kills at the net for NGU.
The Crusaders were unable to overtake the Tornados in set two, but stayed close to Brevard for the entire frame. The Crusaders trailed by as many as six during the second, but battled back to tie the game at 20. The Crusaders managed to gain a 23-22 advantage but two straight attack errors by the Crusaders would give Brevard the set two win and a 2-0 lead.
The Crusaders continued to fight in set three, and evened the tally at 10-10 after trailing 7-4 early in the set. Three more North Greenville errors gave the Tornados a 13-10 lead. BC would take a 20-13 lead before NGU closed the gap. A service ace from Codiann Amis sparked a run in which the Crusaders scored four unanswered to pull to within 17-20. A 5-3 Tornado run ended the set and gave BC a 25-20 set win.
Yomi Adeyeye and Courtney Adams let the offensive attack for the Crusaders in game two with seven kills each while Ashlyn Wilkinson dished out a team high 16 assists. The Crusaders pounded out four aces from the services line but also committed five service errors.
NGU fell to 1-2 on the season after Saturday's double header action. The Crusaders will return to the court on September 11th when they travel to Clafflin University for a non-conference showdown scheduled for a 7pm first serve.


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Back on the market !! This won't last long! Family issues force immediate move out of state. This is your chance to make this beautifully crafted home with an oasis of a back yard all YOURS! Enjoy the Arizona evenings relaxing on the included new patio furniture near the oversized sparkling salt water pool surrounded by lush greenery, custom landscape lighting and abundant fruit trees (almost ready for picking!) You won't find another house priced this competitively in this great McCormick El Paseo location. Easy access to greenbelt for miles of walking or riding, close to 101 freeway, close to medical facilities, airport, great schools, close to Kierland, downtown Scottsdale, top of the line restaurants, shopping, golf and spring training. Your guests will be jealous when they enter your new living area with vaulted ceilings and they see the view of the backyard oasis thru the sliding doors. Both bathrooms have been updated with skylights to bring in natural light = lower electricity bill! Large master bedroom with private access to patio and pool. Kitchen has 15 inch rustic Saltillo floor tiles, built in wine refrigerator, breakfast nook and granite counters and custom cabinets, innovative kitchen storage and lots of storage thru out house! Oversized laundry with top Maytag. Make the office/craft room your next "man-cave" or "she-shed" with separate access to pool and yard. Oversized two car garage with built in storage cabinets and epoxy floor. And custom central vacuum system, so no more lugging around that clunky vacuum! Custom window treatments throughout. Come check out your next home...makes for the perfect year round or winter retreat!
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Little flop, not too greasy, enough crisp, great pizza. 8.6
thors.gay7/4/20, 10:28 p.m.
This pizza would score much higher in a strictly south Florida pizza context (8.5 perhaps). However, I'm using Dave's metrics as this is his site. Zero flop, very nice crust and well cooked, crisp but not brittle. Touch more sauce wouldn't have killed them. Sauce had mildly pleasant spice. Cheese levels sound. Grease factor disqualified by roni inclusion. Overall good pie and very good for the area.
santino.basile6/6/20, 11:26 p.m.
Excellent crisp! Perfectly balanced sauce to cheese ratio, no grease, cooked perfect with no flop. The toppings are put on evenly distributed. They know how to make a really good pizza. I found this place using this app and so glad that I did. Don't let the outside fool you!! You can easily pass right by it, Right across the street from the Hard Rock
mike.tomczak3/20/20, 7:35 p.m.
Great pizza. Ok crisp. High 7 is a fair score. Wouldn't travel to get it. Great pie nonetheless.
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pizzageneral2/9/20, 5:54 p.m.
Came here for the high scores and reviews of other members I've been following and who's reviews have been in line with mine.. Pizza Ricca.. Love the owners.. very passionate owner who co-owns with his brother.. you'll notice on both scores the construction was high.. where the Duchess and I felt it was off was in flavor of sauce.. Just wasn't perfect.. Cheese great.. crust needed little more flavor also.. but still great!! When I judge.. I want perfection in flavor.. certain parts weren't perfect but we're still great!! I gave 7.9 Football pizza and the Margarita (which is better and not really a margarita more like a specialty made pie) an 8.1.. The construction on both Incredible.. combined middle score 8.0.. Pizza worth the trip!!
light_on_da_chz12/27/19, 12:58 a.m.
Pizzaricca is the best pizza I had in 47 years in Florida .. I can't even think of one better in New York. I travel 35 miles round trip passing dozens of other Pizza places. The only problem I have with it is it I eat most of it on my way home. Quality, service and taste is impeccable
1biteruby12/26/19, 10:57 p.m.
Awesome pie. Sauce was great. Absolutely no flop. From tip to crust.....each bite was consistent all the way thru. Will be driving back down to south florida for this pizza again and again.
onebiteruby12/26/19, 10:51 p.m.
Hidden gem of south florida. No flop. Undercarriage is perfect. It has a nice snap to it when you bite it. Best pizza I ever had.
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Burnham Library in Bridgewater will present a three-part "New Year, New You" health lecture beginning Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.
Hamilton Brower will be the guest speaker Feb. 2, discussing how he, after receiving a prognosis of "several months to live" back in 1994, shifted from the fear-based survival mode that gripped him for years, to his fearless and empowered roles as a thriver
Dr. Arthur Klein of Family First Chiropractic and Wellness Center in New Milford will be the guest speaker Feb. 9, focusing on ways to prevent Alzheimer's Disease through lifestyle choices and more.
Nutritionist Alison Birks, MS, AGH, CNS will lead the final program, which is in collaboration with the Community Caring in Bridgewataer, Feb. 23.
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General Procurement Notice - Support to Development of the Higher Education Project in Uzbekistan
The Republic of Uzbekistan
Project Name: Support to Development of the Higher Education Project in Uzbekistan
SECTOR: Education
Mode of Financing: Installment Sale
Financing No. UZB-0077
The Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan has received financing in the amount of USD 44 480 000 (Forty Four Million Four Hundred Eighty Thousand United States Dollars Only) equivalent from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) toward the cost of the Development of the Higher Education, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, related services and consulting services to be procured under this project. This project will be jointly financed by the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
The IsDB Financing under this project will include the following components:
- The Laboratory Equipment and Related Training;
- The Supervision and Equipment Management Consultant;
- The Financial Audit Services consultant.
Procurement of goods financed by the Islamic Development Bank will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures as specified in the Guidelines for Procurement of Goods and Works under Islamic Development Bank Financing (current edition), and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the guidelines. Consulting services will be selected in accordance with the Islamic Development Bank in accordance with the Guidelines for the Use of Consultants under Islamic Development Bank Financing (current edition).
Specific procurement notices for contracts to be bid under the Islamic Development Bank's international competitive bidding (ICB) procedures will be announced, as they become available, in IsDB (www.isdb.org) and the Ministry of Higher and Specialized Secondary Education (www.edu.uz) Websites, and in other mass media.
Procurement of IDB financed components will be carried out as follows:
1.The Laboratory Equipment: International Competitive Bidding (ICB),
2.The Supervision and Equipment Management Consultant: Quality and Cost Based Selection among a short list of member country firms (QCBS).
3.The Financial Audit: Least Cost Selection among a shortlist of local firms(LCS/LC) instead of QCBS.
According to the Procurement Plan and as per the clause 2.2.2. of the Guidelines for Procurement of Goods and Works, the bidding documents will be available on 14.07.2019.


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The Polish Lotto
In addition to the fact that the Polish brought science, music and vodka to the world, they also boast of having one of the oldest national lotteries in the world – The Polish Lotto. Originally referred to as the Duzy Lotek until October 2009, the Polish Lotto which was created in 1957 is Poland's most popular lottery game. It was founded by a Polish State Treasury Organization – Totalizator Sportowy, created in 1956.
Today, this lottery boasts of creating a number of millionaires which has increased its popularity. Even though the lottery cannot compare with the major lotteries in Europe such as the Irish Lotto, the SuperEnaLotto and many others, it certainly has gained its popularity in Poland so much so that 50% of the country's residents play the lottery. In addition to the fact that the lottery has a guaranteed minimum jackpot of 2 Million Polish Zloty (£340,983), the lottery also features three drawings every week which are held on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
How the Polish Lotto is played
The Polish Lotto is a 6/49 lottery game like many other lottery games in the world. This lottery game is played via the selection of six numbers from a pool of numbers ranging from 1 to 49. Each ticket costs 3 Polish Zloty ($0.8) and the cheap nature of the game has made the game a favorite among the people of the country and even internationally as the lottery is also played internationally via any trusted and renowned online lottery service provider. To play the lottery, players can either choose their numbers themselves or opt for a Quick Pick which gives the system the authority to automatically generate and pick random numbers for the player. Also, players can play a maximum of 10 drawings in advance with the price of the ticket contingent on the number of drawings played.
In addition to the standard six numbers which players are obligated to select to participate in the lottery, players can also play using a number of different options. These include:
The Super Chance
This is a bonus game played side-by-side the Polish Lotto. The Super Chance is a seven-digit number which is automatically generated for every ticket. For an additional cost of 2 Zloty, a player can activate this option such that he/she participates in the Super Chance draw which is held at the same time as the Polish Lotto draw. A plyer who successfully matches all the seven digits of the Super Chance number is entitled to an additional prize of 2 million Zloty ($507,510).
Polish Lotto Plus
Players can also activate the Polish Lotto Plus option. For an additional 20p, a player can activate this option on each ticket. By matching all the six Lotto Plus numbers draws, a player is eligible to win an additional amount of 1 million Zloty (£170,000)
Winnings and Prizes
As has been mentioned above, draws are held every week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:15 PM (CET). The minimum guaranteed jackpot amount is 2 million Zloty which is rolled over in the event that it isn't won. The jackpot is won when all six balls drawn are matched by a player. The odds of doing this stand at 1 in 13.98 million. The second prize is won by matching 5 of the 6 numbers drawn. The third prize is won when 4 numbers are matched correctly while the last tier prize is won when the player matches 3 of the 6 numbers. The amount for the second to fourth tier prizes are decided based on the total amount of ticket sales. Al prizes, including the jackpot, are handed out in cash lump sums. However, winners of the jackpot must claim their winning at the Totalizator Sportowy headquarters.
The largest ever Polish Lotto jackpot was 60 million Zloty ($15.22 million) won in 2016. Before that, the highest jackpot amount was 35.23 million Zloty.
The Polish Mini Lotto
The Polish Mini Lotto has earned its name as the world's cheapest lottery game. The lottery game which plays for 25p a play was started in March 1976. The Polish Mini Lotto uses a 5/42 game matrix and draws are held six times every week from Mondays to Saturdays. With a jackpot odd of 1 in 850,668, it is the lottery with the lowest jackpot odds in the world. However, given that the cost of playing this lottery is very low, it is no surprise that the jackpot prize is just as low. The jackpot prize for the Mini Lotto as well as other prizes is contingent on the sales of tickets and as such, does not have a guaranteed minimum jackpot amount.
Playing the Mini Lotto and Winnings
Because of the small prize amounts that this game has, many players choose to use the combination play then playing this game so as to increase their chances of winning since the combination play option covers more number combinations. However, with this option, the cost of the ticket depends on how many numbers the player chooses.
The game is a 5/42 game meaning that players have to choose five numbers from 1 to 42 to participate in the lottery draw each day. The draws for the Mini Lotto are held every day at 9:40 PM (CET) from Mondays to Saturdays. During the draws, five balls are drawn from a pool containing balls numbered from 1 to 42. The jackpot is won when a player successfully matches all of the five numbers drawn. If there is no jackpot winner, the jackpot amount is rolled over to the next draw. The jackpot amount is approximately €70,000 which is subject to increase depending on the sale of tickets and the amount of times the jackpot is rolled over. Also, there is a second prize which is won when a player matches 4 of the 5 balls drawn. The odds of winning the second prize is 1 in 4,598 with a prize amount of approximately €24,000 which can increase or decrease depending on the number of tickets sold. The third and last tier prize with an odd of 1 in 128 is won when a player matches 3 of the 5 balls drawn. The prize amount is approximately €5.


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Mortgage Insurance for Affordable Housing Projects
New Construction or Rehabilitation
The 220 and 221(d) Programs feature: high leverage, fixed rate, long-term, self-amortizing, non-recourse, assumable, first lien mortgage debt for the new construction or substantial rehabilitation of affordable housing properties. These programs are insured by the Federal Housing Administration and provide access to affordable financing for capital needs nationwide.
- Includes an interest only construction period – rate locked prior to closing
- No post construction loan to value test
- No lease up requirements prior to commencement of amortization
- Financing may be combined with governmental loans or grants
- FHA insurance, when combined with a Ginnie Mae security, provides AAA credit enhancement for bonds.
Eligible Borrowers:
Single Asset Entity, Multifamily properties of 5 or more units: garden/mid-rise/high-rise
DSC range from 1.11 to 1.20
Loan Term:
Up to 40 years amortization plus construction period
Loan Amount:
For Profit: 83% (market rate), 87% (affordable), 90% (subsidized), including the "as is" value of land
Not for Profit: Up to 95% of costs, including the "as is" value of land
Interest Rate:
Fixed interest rate, subject to market conditions
Qualifies for Ginnie Mae government guaranteed mortgage-backed securities, direct placement or may be used to credit enhance tax-exempt or taxable bonds.
HUD's processing involves a two-step application progression: pre-application and final application. Single stage processing is also available in certain situations.
Personal Liability:
None, FHA is non-recourse.
FHA application fee, inspection fee, lender fees and mortgage insurance premiums will be collected. Various third party reports are required. All of these costs may be eligible for inclusion in the mortgage note and are reimbursable to client at closing.
- Commercial space may be permitted with limitations.
- Client pays for all third party reports which include a market study, full appraisal, engineering report, architectural, a seismic report, if applicable, environmental Surveys, as well as, legal and organizational costs.
- Surplus cash may be distributed twice per year.
- Compliance with Davis Bacon wage rates is required for this Program.
- Annual audit of operations required to be submitted to HUD & lender.
- Future access is provided to supplemental loans via FHA 241
- A post construction certification of actual costs will be required.
This is a general outline of the program requirements. For complete information and to determine how your property can benefit from this financing opportunity, please contact your Oppenheimer representative at [email protected], or call (215) 631-9151.
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On Thursday morning, MSNBC's "Morning Joe" panel hashed out the story that's had a major impact on the news cycle: Does it matter that President Obama attended the 1991 wedding of ABC News' Martha Raddatz, who will be moderating tonight's vice presidential debate?
"I would've preferred to know this about Martha," said co-host Mika Brzezinski, reacting to The Daily Caller's Wednesday report revealing Raddatz's connection to the president.
The panel unanimously agreed that Raddatz is "a great reporter — one of the best that we have," in host Joe Scarborough's words.
"That said, ABC News should have been transparent up front and should of said there was a connection," Scarborough went on. "ABC's been pushing back on this story for a very long time, and there has to be some transparency there."
"Be transparent," emphasized Scarborough, "It's not a small thing that Barack Obama went to her wedding."
When asked by co-host Willie Geist if Republicans were concerned with PBS reporter Gwen Ifill as a moderator in 2008 — who had written a book titled "The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama" — panelist and Republican strategist Steve Schmidt replied, "No, not really, but we definitely worked the referees with it."
Scarborough speculated that if the political dynamics were reversed, the story would make the front page of The New York Times.
"What happens if David Axelrod, our dear friend, finds out a couple of days before the debate that the debate moderator went to Mitt Romney's wedding?" asked Scarborough. "It would be like the apocalypse," responded Schmidt. "Kaboom," said Scarborough.
"The New York Times would have it on the front page," Scarborough said, "I mean, there would be locusts descending from the heavens."
Former Obama "car czar" Steve Rattner attempted to downplay the relevance of Raddatz's Obama connection, but when pressed, said, "I totally think it should be revealed, totally think it should be revealed."
Scarborough said he was less concerned with Raddatz than he was with ABC News, which first shielded Raddatz from scrutiny and later insisted Obama's attendance at her wedding didn't matter.
"And we're not talking about Martha here. We're talking about ABC News," explained Scarborough. "They have a responsibility to get that out there, and so, it's an oversight maybe, but don't act shocked and stunned that Republicans may be putting a question mark up there."
Schmidt jumped in to say that politicians are regularly covered by the media for conflicts of interest, to which Scarborough responded, "Well, except for news organizations, Mika, who don't want the same sort of oversight that they give politicians."
"I think news organizations need to let reporters, have reporters be transparent about who they voted for, where they grew up," Brzezinski said.
Panelist and "Game Change" author Mark Halperin reinforced the panel's belief that Raddatz's credibility is "beyond question," but admitted that, "absolutely, people should know" about her Obama connection.
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California rescue workers made a dramatic save from the air of a man clinging to a steep cliff over the sea on Friday.
The man, who officials said was homeless, hiked to a frightening height on a cliff near China Beach in the northern end of San Francisco and apparently became paralyzed with fear. Surfers saw the hiker clinging to the sheer rock face and called 911, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Fire rescue crews were unable to safely reach him from the ground, so a helicopter team from the California Highway Patrol dropped a rescuer, who strapped him into a harness and they were both airlifted to safety.
The chopper set down on a helipad and the hiker — in sweatpants, a T-shirt, and sneakers — stepped off into a parking lot. He can be seen on the ABC-7 News video gesticulating. The man walked away with minor bruises after refusing medical attention, according to the Fire Department.
Fire officials didn't reveal his identity, nor any details about how he found himself clinging to a cliff.
Hikers often get stranded on the steep hills edging the sea in San Francisco and Marin County, according to local authorities. Some become frozen with fear at the thought of how high up they are. Others are reportedly forced to scramble up sheer rocks as the Pacific tide comes in, stranding them where it's impossible to climb out.


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Adrienne is a former secondary school drama teacher and drama examiner. Since joining Brookes in 2012, she has taught drama on the BA in Primary ITE, the Primary PGCE and on the Children's Literature and Children's Imaginative Worlds modules on the MA in Education. She has developed research into how drama can help develop primary school children's understanding of complex or abstract ideas, particularly in science.
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Understanding the nature of science (NoS) is perplexing for young children because it is concerned with not only understanding how evidence is generated but also what kind of meanings can be made from information collected. However, acting as a scientist-in-role, making independent decisions about what information to collect and deciding how to go about it, can enable students to experience scientific practices that empower them to better appreciate and understand the NOS. This paper illustrates how drama processes, in two international settings in Wellington, New Zealand and Oxford, United Kingdom encouraged nine to ten year old children to engage in the scientific 'as-if' world. The data collected from these two locations was analysed deductively to illustrate how working-in-role can influence the nature of learning and shape the scientific practices experienced that consequently inform how the NoS is understood. The children in Wellington (New Zealand) worked in-role as atmospheric scientists to design a reduced-emissions race track. The class in Oxford (UK) adopted the role of technological scientists theorising about properties of materials to create and test original carriers designed to transport a range of everyday objects. How drama promoted working-in-role to experience scientific practices supporting the understanding of the NoS, are discussed. The findings suggest that being in-role as a scientist offered learners various opportunities to be agentive, to think and act scientifically, better appreciate the nature of work that scientists do and consequently appreciate the NoS.
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25 Healthiest Cities in America
The United States is often considered one of the least healthy affluent nations, due in part to its low life expectancy, expensive health care, and an ever-increasing adult obesity rate. Life expectancy at birth nationwide is 78.6 years, one of the lowest among OECD nations. Still, health varies significantly nationwide, and in many U.S. cities, Americans are less obese and generally live longer, healthier lives.
There are many factors that contribute to one's ability to live a long, healthy life, ranging from certain behaviors to financial stability. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed 35 health factors and outcomes from the County Health Rankings and Roadmaps program, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, to identify the 25 healthiest metropolitan areas in the country.
One of the best ways to measure the health of a population is the premature death rate — the rate at which residents die before the age of 75. In our index, we weighted premature death more heavily than any other measure.
There appears to be a strong correlation between income and health. Among the 25 healthiest U.S. cities, all but six exceed the national median household income of $57,617. Places with a higher median household income typically report better health outcomes, likely because residents are better able to afford health care as well as nutritious foods, gym memberships, and other things that help facilitate a healthy lifestyle.
Having health insurance is another crucial component in maintaining good health as it ensures individuals are receiving proper medical and preventive care. Nationwide, 11.0% of people under the age of 65 are not covered by health insurance. Among the 25 healthiest cities, only one has a higher than average share of residents under 65 without insurance coverage.
Both health insurance and income are important. However, healthy behaviors and habits can also impact health. Certain behavioral factors and indicators, such as smoking and obesity, can increase the risk of a number of chronic diseases and health complications. Nationwide, 17% of adults identify as smokers, and 28% of adults are obese. The vast majority of the healthiest cities are home to a smaller share of adult who are obese or smoke than the country as a whole.
24/7 Wall St. created an index modeled after an analysis conducted by County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute joint program. To identify the 25 healthiest cities, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed all U.S. metropolitan statistical areas. The index rankings are based on overall health outcomes, a weighted composite of length of life, quality of life, and overall health factors. The health factors component is itself a weighted composite of healthy behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors, and physical environment measures. Median household income figures and poverty rates came from the Census Bureau's 2016 American Community Survey. Data on the prevalence of food insecurity in each metropolitan area came from the United States Department of Agriculture 2015 Food Access Research Atlas.
25. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
> Premature death rate: 252.5 (per 100,000)
> Adult obesity rate: 25.6%
> Pct. under 65 without health insurance: 9.4%
> Median household income: $95,843
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metropolitan area is one of the wealthiest in the country with a median household income of $95,843 a year, far greater than the national median of $57,617. Cities with higher incomes usually report better health outcomes, as more affluent people tend to have access to better medical care and healthy food. Wealthier people also do not have to face the unhealthy stress levels associated with poverty. In the D.C. area, only 12.4% of adults are in fair or poor health, much less than the nationwide share of 16.0%.
Some 17.0% of American adults smoke, but only 12.2% of adults in this metropolitan area do, likely contributing to a lower premature death rate in the D.C. area. For every 100,000 metro area residents, about 252 die before age 75, far less than the national rate of 363 premature deaths per 100,000 people.
24. Santa Rosa, CA
> Premature death rate: 243.2 (per 100,000)
> Adult obesity rate: 20.3%
> Pct. under 65 without health insurance: 10.0%
> Median household income: $73,929
Adults in Santa Rosa, California, are among the healthiest in the nation. Leading an active lifestyle can contribute to a long, healthy life, and nearly 85% of adults in this city are physically active — one of the highest shares in the nation. The relatively high share of physically active adults likely explains the low obesity rate of just 20.3%, much less than the national rate of 28.0%. Maintaining a healthy body weight can help people avoid deadly health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and adults in Santa Rosa are less likely to die prematurely than most Americans. For every 100,000 residents some 243 die before the age of 75, far less than the national rate of 363 per 100,000 people.
23. Lincoln, NE
> Premature death rate: 274.5 (per 100,000)
> Adult obesity rate: 27.4%
> Pct. under 65 without health insurance: 9.0%
> Median household income: $59,344
Maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle can be dependent on opportunity. In Lincoln, Nebraska, 95.1% of residents have access to places for physical activity such as parks and recreation centers. For perspective, only 83% of Americans have access to such facilities. Adults in Lincoln appear to be taking advantage of these opportunities, with only 18.1% leading sedentary lifestyles, less than the national average of 23.0%.
Engaging in regular physical activity is important for maintaining good health, and only 11.1% of adults in Lincoln report being in fair or poor health, one of the lowest shares in any metropolitan area in America. Additionally, Lincoln adults report some of the fewest days of poor mental and physical health per month in the nation.
22. Ogden-Clearfield, UT
> Premature death rate: 289.7 (per 100,000)
> Adult obesity rate: 26.6%
> Pct. under 65 without health insurance: 9.5%
> Median household income: $70,227
According to the CDC, smoking is the leading cause of preventable death nationwide. While 17.7% of adults smoke nationwide, only 8.3% do in Odgen-Clearfield.
Other factors that can contribute to a long, healthy life, such as access to health care, nutritious food, and exercising options, can be costly. However, this may be less of an issue for residents of this Utah metro area. The typical household in Odgen-Clearfield earns $70,227 a year, considerably more the national median household income of $57,617. Additionally, only 11.4% of metro area children live in poverty, far less than the national average of 20%. Children who live in poverty are more susceptible to malnutrition and obesity, and are less likely to have access to quality medical care.
21. Fargo, ND-MN
> Premature death rate: 291.8 (per 100,000)
> Adult obesity rate: 29.3%
> Pct. under 65 without health insurance: 7.0%
> Median household income: $60,009
People with health insurance are far more likely to go to the doctor regularly and receive preventive care than those who do not have insurance. In Fargo, 93% of residents under the age of 65 have health insurance, one of the best coverage rates in the country. This widespread access to health care is likely contributing to a low premature death rate. Each year, 291 out of every 100,000 residents die before age 75, much less than the national rate of 363 premature deaths per 100,000 Americans.


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How does methanol lead to blindness?
As little as 10 mL of pure methanol when drunk is metabolized into formic acid, which can cause permanent blindness by destruction of the optic nerve. 15 mL is potentially fatal. Although the median lethal dose is typically 100 mL (3.4 fl oz) (i.e. 1–2 mL/kg body weight of pure methanol).
Can drinking methanol cause blindness?
Today the most common cause of blindness from drinking is methanol. Methanol, otherwise known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, can damage the optic nerve and even kill you in high concentrations. During Prohibition, bootleggers were known to sell moonshine that contained methanol, and the practice continues abroad.
Can I drink methanol?Methanol is the simplest form of alcohol. It is closely related to ethanol, the type of alcohol normally found in beer, wine and spirits – but much more toxic. The potential for its presence in drinks made from home-distilled spirits is a serious health risk.
Is methanol harmful to skin?Methanol is extremely toxic to humans if ingested or if vapors are inhaled. Direct exposure to methanol should be avoided, as methanol can be harmful if swallowed, absorbed through the skin, or inhaled. Methanol can also degrease the skin, which may cause dermatitis.
Can you go blind from drinking homemade wine?Making homemade wine isn't dangerous in the life-or-death sense, unlike making moonshine, where a mistake can cause blindness. The wine-making process creates an environment inhospitable to bacteria that could cause sickness.
Is methanol blindness permanent?
As little as 10 mL of pure methanol can cause permanent blindness by destruction of the optic nerve. Thirty mL is potentially fatal. First, methanol can be fatal due to its CNS depressant properties in the same manner as ethanol poisoning.
What is methanol used for in everyday life?Methanol is used as a useful fuel for stunt and racing cars as it is less inflammable and can be mixed with water. Methanol is also used to make other chemicals such as formaldehyde. Being a polar liquid at room temperature, it is used as antifreeze and a denaturant for ethanol.
Is methanol a gas?Containing one carbon atom, methanol is the simplest alcohol. It is a colorless, tasteless liquid and is commonly known as "wood alcohol." Stranded gas can be monetized by producing chemical (or fuel grade) methanol and transporting it to the market.
Is methanol a strong acid or base?Methoxide ( C H X 3 O X − ) is the conjugate base of methanol. Methanol is very weak acid (e.g. its dissociation constant is very small), so its conjugated base is very strong.
What is the effect of drinking methanol?
Methanol has a quick and profound effect on the body. Once ingested, the body changes methanol into formaldehyde and formic acid. Formic acid begins to build up in your body, and when it does, it does serious damage to your central nervous system.
How does methanol make you blind?Today the most common cause of blindness from drinking is methanol. Methanol, otherwise known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, can damage the optic nerve and even kill you in high concentrations. During Prohibition, bootleggers were known to sell moonshine that contained methanol, and the practice continues abroad.
Can methanol be stored in plastic containers?Drums, totes, and cans are transported, stored, and handled by the vast majority of methanol users. Plastic containers are not recommended for long-time storage or shipment of methanol because the solvent properties of methanol may degrade the plastic, causing the containers to lose structural integrity.
Is methanol fuel?Methanol is an alternative fuel for internal combustion and other engines, either in combination with gasoline or directly ("neat"). It is used in racing cars in many countries. In the U.S., methanol fuel has received less attention than ethanol fuel as an alternative to petroleum-based fuels.
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This is a sheet music download sold with a licence to make up to 30 copies. Upon purchase you will be emailed a licence that will entitle you to legally print up to 30 copies of the sheet music for use by your choir / singing group.
When your transaction is complete, you will have up to 7 days to print the music yourself - it will not be posted to you.
A Festival of Carols in Two Minutes is recorded on Christmas with Cantabile - The London Quartet, available at www.champshillrecords.co.uk.
Copyright Year(s): 2011
Arrangement: Choir
Genre(s): Christmas, Contemporary
Language: English
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Regionalization Of Droughts In Portugal
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J. F. Santos, M. M. Portela & I. Pulido-Calvo
Droughts are complex natural hazards that distress large worldwide areas every year with serious impacts on society, environment and economy. Despite their importance they are still among the least understood extreme weather events. This paper is focused on the identification of regional patterns of droughts in Mainland Portugal based on monthly precipitation data, from September 1910 to October 2004, in 144 rain gages distributed uniformly over the country. The drought events were described by means of the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) applied to different time scales. To assess the spatial and temporal patterns of droughts, a principal component analysis (PCA) and K-means clustering method (KMC) were applied to the SPI series. The study showed that, for the different times scales, both methods resulted in an equivalent areal zoning, with three regions with different behaviours: the north, the centre and the south of Portugal. These three regions are consistent with the precipitation spatial distribution in Portugal Mainland, which in general terms decrease from North to South, with the central mountainous region representing the transition between the wet north and the progressively dry south. As the mean annual precipitation decreases southwards the hydrological regime becomes more irregular and consequently more prone to droughts. Keywords: Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), principal component analysis (PCA), clusters analysis. 1 Scope: data base The present paper addresses the identification of spatial patterns of droughts in Mainland Portugal by applying two procedures often utilized in regionalization studies of climatic variables, namely the principal components analysis (PCA)
Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), principal component analysis (PCA), clusters analysis


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California has earned its reputation for leading the way in green innovation and legislation. In 2011, Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 341, which required the mandatory commercial recycling in California beginning July 1, 2012. This new law modified the California Integrated Waste Management Act, establishing a policy goal that "75 percent of solid waste generated be source reduced, recycled, or composted by the year 2020."
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) commissioned Tellus Institute to assess the job creation potential of meeting the 75 percent recycling goal by 2020. The report outlined how achieving this recycling rate would create at least 110,000 new recycling jobs and many more jobs in related industries. It identified that plastic and aluminum recycling had the highest potential to create new jobs, while landfilling and incineration generated the fewest jobs per ton of waste.
Recycling 75 percent of plastic (equaling an additional 2.12 million tons) would create 29,000 jobs — more than any other material. The report noted that new recycling facilities in California are needed to process the increase in recycled materials.
Currently only half of California's waste is reduced, recycled or composted. The rest winds up in landfills or is incinerated, and the amount of total waste in the state is steadily increasing. In 2010, California's waste stream was 72.8 million tons. The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) estimates that by 2020 the state will produce 80 million tons of waste annually.
According to CalRecycle, in 2012, almost 20 million tons of recycled materials were exported by sea from California's ports, though it's unclear exactly how much of that waste originated in California. Much of the higher-level processing of bulk or baled materials, such as paper, plastic, and metals, has been taking place in China and South Asia.
Achieving this 75 percent recycling goal requires recycling an additional 23 million tons of discarded material, which has the potential to create at least 110,000 additional recycling jobs. Thirty-one percent of these jobs are estimated to be in materials collection, 24 percent in materials processing and 45 percent in manufacturing using recovered materials. These figures don't include estimates for 38,600 additional indirect jobs that would be created in sectors that will provide equipment and services to recycling-related businesses or induced jobs from additional spending by the new employees
The development of new processing and manufacturing facilities offers California real economic benefits.
Robert Reed, public relations manager at Recology, said "By increasing recycling in San Francisco, we reduced landfill disposal, provided recycled materials for manufacturing, and created more than 100 new jobs – permanent, local jobs – in 10 years!"
Multiply that by numerous recycling operations around the Golden State and the figures become remarkable. But along with economic growth, this law also offers direct environmental benefits to California's cities, streams, forests, and aquatic ecosystems. It would be an incredible win all around – thousands of new green jobs, dramatically reduced waste to our landfills and increased recycling. This could go a long way to having California operate in the black again. That's definitely something to look forward to!
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Plundering the Sacred
German police recover thousands of artworks looted from Cyprus's churches
One of last year's most important archaeological discoveries occurred not in the field but in some apartments in Germany. And it was not made by archaeologists but by police after an eight-month sting operation. Last fall, Munich police...
Archaeology Odyssey, Summer 1998
How to Tell a Samaritan Synagogue from a Jewish Synagogue
For most Christians, the term "Samaritan" evokes a compassionate people who help others in need, especially when nobody else is willing to do so. In fact, today "Samaritans" is the name of an organization that attends to the emotionally...
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Lord Elgin's Marbles
How sculptures from the Parthenon got to the British Museum
When the Elgin Marbles appeared in London between 1802 and 1812, heady talk filled the air. They would create a revolution in the arts. They would change the tastes of the entire nation. New truths would be discovered in these old stones,...
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Guide to wedding restaurants in North Yorkshire: compare menus, prices and services, the best deals and offers from restaurants for wedding receptions in North Yorkshire. A wide selection of restaurants for receptions, ideal for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and family celebrations.
Lovely location in the Yorkshire Dales, North Yorkshire, The Charles Bathurst Inn offers a quiet and casual space in which to enjoy superb food, great facilities and comfortable accommodation. An ideal place to host your important day in lavish settings, enjoying beautiful views and relaxed... (Restaurant weddings North Yorkshire)
The Tempest Arms has delivered time and time again. It has developed a fantastic reputation as it has been organising successful wedding receptions here for 30 years and many couples from across Yorkshire and Lancashire have celebrated with them before starting their happy married life together. The... (Restaurant weddings North Yorkshire)
As one of the most iconic destination restaurants and dining pubs in North Yorkshire for decades, the renovation and re-opening of this historic inn showcases a new level in the hospitality excellence of the Provenance Inns group. The team pride themselves on making sure everything goes very... (Restaurant wedding North Yorkshire)
Neighbourhood based restaurant and bar The Living Room York means exquisite food and drink, impeccable staff service and elegant surroundings on Bridge Street overlooking the river Ouse. Providing an enchanting ambience for all types of luxurious events and enjoyable functions, this location is a... (Restaurant wedding North Yorkshire)
They are an excellent choice if you are looking for a venue in Whitby with a difference. They have a courtyard of en-suite rooms decorated to a high standard and our Stag Lodge with its own ho tub and sauna. The team will go out of their way to help you in any way in which they possibly can. Speak... (Restaurant wedding North Yorkshire)
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It is common wisdom to think that moving short-distance is much easier planned and done than relocating somewhere far away. While that's true most of the times, it can still lead you to a very common mistake – underestimating what it takes to move locally. You don't need to deal with a different culture or to learn new ways of life, you won't be too far away from your old friends and perhaps from your family as well, you'll find both a job and your new home quite easily as it's still the same market, it's all true. Yet all of this might make you neglect some other challenges when it comes to moving, even when it's done locally. Unfortunately, it's almost never as easy as it seems. So here are some local moving tips to help you with the process.
It will take more time than you think
It always does. Even though your new home is not too far away, you still need to sort out all of your belongings, get rid of those you no longer need, pack those you want to keep and have them transported to your new house. Moving short-distance will lower your transportation costs significantly and will enable you to keep and move more of your stuff (if you want to), but it will not help you that much with time. You still need to go through all your stuff and decide what you're going to do with each item.
Then you need to pack everything and if you decide to do it on your own, it will most certainly take more time than planned. It's not an easy job to do, especially if you don't have that much experience.
This is still a very good opportunity to declutter
Moving is always a great opportunity to get rid of the things you no longer need or use. It's something that will make your life so much easier should you embrace it. However, it is not so easy for everyone to do and if you're a keeper you'll find it particularly difficult, no matter if it's local moving or you need to relocate somewhere far away.
For your own good, make efforts to ditch as many items as possible. There's no point in keeping the things you no longer need or use, they only clutter your home and make your life harder.
When moving, you can:
- donate
- give away
- sell or
- toss out the items you no longer want to keep.
That way you could even make some money and help people in need.
Get enough packing materials
This means clean boxes of suitable sizes, with sturdy bottoms and available covers. They all need to be in good condition and you can get them from local supermarkets for free. You'll also need packing paper, packing tape, bubble wrap, a pair of scissors, color markers, etc.
Remember what we just said about time? Well, it goes the same when it comes to boxes (and possibly some other materials). It will take more boxes than you think, so start collecting them early. If you still happen to run out of packing materials, you can always buy boxes from a moving company.
Local moving might help you with many other things, but not with packing. This is something to always keep in mind.
Make a plan
Even though we're talking about local moving, you cannot just pick up all your things and put them in boxes with no previous planning. You should pack big items first and then go for smaller ones. Another thing to consider is what items you need the most. Pack the things you don't need on a daily basis first – and you'll unpack them last when you get to your new home as well. To keep everything in check, consider making a checklist.
Don't forget to take care of utilities
Electricity, water, gas, internet, cable TV, any newspaper and magazine subscriptions you might have, etc. You need to transfer all the utilities to your new home. To do this, contact all of your service providers a few weeks before you move. Moving short-distance is easier than moving across the world, but you can never get away with not taking care of certain things.
Local moving – you still need some help
You might be tempted to call your family members and friends to help you move instead of hiring professional help. You're moving locally, after all, so you may as well save some pennies, right? You may, but you may also not.
Remember that you'll still need to get a moving truck to transport your things to your new home and you'll probably need to hire some other moving equipment as well, such as a dolly to use it when moving heavy stuff. Ok, but you can still pack your own things, along with your helpers, can't you? You can, but it will probably end up using more space, and that means you'll need a bigger truck, and that means you'll need to pay more. Non-professional helpers are also more likely damage some of your belongings and you would not even be insured. So yes, you might end up saving something, but it probably won't be as much as you've planned or even anything at all.
Can you still save if you hire a moving company?
You certainly can! Many local movers offer services to be paid by the hour and that can be a way to go. You could pack some of your smaller items and let the professional movers deal with bulky and heavy stuff. Movers also offer insurance against incidents, as well as a guarantee for a professional and fast moving service. Finally, they usually offer short-term storage for your items should you need it.
And that's not all
There are more reasons to hire professional movers. The most important of all is safety. When moving heavy and bulky items non-professionals risk being injured. Another big one is less stress. If you hire someone to help you out, especially when they are skillful and experienced, you'll be stressing over that particular situation a lot less.
Moving home locally is certainly easier than moving far away, but it still comes with its fair share of challenges. Just don't underestimate the process of local moving and plan accordingly – and you'll move to your new home with no problem.


text: Have received one of these amps in trade, and am pleasantly surprised... i'm think i'm one of THOSE people who "get" these amps. Seems one either goes for the 9/15 or this one . Very, very nice clean sound , and delivers a really nice blues rock OD with little effort. Some questions, though; 1- what's with the shelf between the chassis and the speaker? In order to change tubes with it in, you have to take out the chassis! Also, it seems to me that w/o the shelf in place the amp would run a lot cooler, eliminating the need for the muffin fan mounted in the shelf. 2- There seems to be a TON of bass, way more than i'd ever need. I plugged the amp into one of my 2x12 cabs with RI GB's (a Buzz Feiten cab, which is very bright and articulate), and had mucho booominess at anything over 1/4 on the bass control. This isn't that much of a problem, IMO, as turning the Bass almost completely off seems to sound just great to my ear... just seems a bit unbalanced. 3- Does the neg. feedback switch do anything? I can't seem to hear any difference. Is it a trick? 4- i see Fred has taken a page out of Tony Bruno's book, and not provided any tube chart. Grrr.. 5- BTW, i love my Weber p12n in the combo! Can't wait to try out the Goodman... I think a G12H , GB, or blue might make this amp sound a little harsh... though undoubtedly a Rock monster. I just don't think this amp needs any more aggresiveness, and would benefit from a little finesse in the speaker department. 6- ok, so the two 8 ohm outs are for (if using both), two 16 ohm loads, right? 7- mine is dated july /03, i wasn't aware that they were making 10/20's back then? Anyway, cool , simple amp... i can see what the fuss is about, but was glad my expectations were low, as others on this board had owned, and were somewhat lukewarm on this amp, proving once again that you can't please everybody, we're all different, and that's the way it's supposed to be! Still think the shelf is goofy, and Fred, don't put screws into the end grain of 1"x1" pine!