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http://horoscopes.lovetoknow.com/What_Chinese_Element_Am_I | Dating Paranormal Quiz Fun Horรณscopos Horoscopes Chinese Astrology What Chinese Element Am I ? What Chinese Element Am I ? By Patricia Lantz C . Ht . Astrologer Chinese astrology differs from Western astrology in the fact that there are five elements in the Chinese system , and they emphasize different positions in life rather than a specific set of characteristics . However , these elements can still indicate the characteristics a person bears , and which traits someone from one element shares with others from the same element . Five Chinese Elements There are five Chinese elements : wood , fire , earth , metal , and water . Each element is strongly related to one another , and there are many mnemonic devices to help remember them , such as : Wood feeds a fire Fire makes ash ( earth ) Earth contains metal Metal holds water ( as in a pail or bucket ) Water breeds wood A few examples of how to interpret this include : Creation : Water gives life to Wood . Wood gives life to Fire . Fire gives life to Earth ( ash ) . Earth gives life to Metal . Metal gives life to Water . Destruction : Wood ' s roots separate and break open the Earth . Earth absorbs Water . Water smothers Fire . Fire melts Metal . Metal penetrates Wood . Much like the popular Yin - Yang symbol of Chinese astrology uses opposing force to promote the flow of energy , the five Chinese elements act in tandem , relate to one another , dance with one another , have specific attributes that separate one from the other , yet each depends on all the others to give it life . Your Element Your element is determined by the year of your birth . Therefore , it ' s easy to figure out your element . Just look at the last number in your birth year and match it to the element listed for that number . If the last number in your birth year is 0 or 1 , your element is Metal If the last number in your birth year is 2 or 3 , your element is Water . If the last number in your birth year is 4 or 5 , your element is Wood . If the last number in your birth year is 6 or 7 , your element is Fire . If the last number in your birth year is 8 or 9 , your element is Earth . As an example , if you were born in 1989 , your element would be Earth . Exploring Each Element Each element has its own characteristics and associations with a different aspect of nature . Wood Wood is associated with the following . Color : Blue Symbol : Dragon Season : Spring Day : Thursday Planet : Jupiter Those with Wood as their element are sensual , patient , understanding , warm , sociable , and compassionate . These are stable and practical individuals who can also be competitive and intrusive because they may lack a firm grasp of boundaries or limits . Fire Fire is associated with the following . Color : Red Symbol : Phoenix Season : Summer Day : Tuesday Planet : Mars Those with Fire as their element are persistent and intense . These are warm individuals who are passionate about life , bore quickly , tend to be thrill seekers who roam from one adventure to the next , and can quickly and easily switch from one interest to another . Earth Earth is associated with the following . Color : Yellow Symbol : Cauldron Season : Between summer and autumn Day : Saturday Planet : Saturn Those with Earth as their element are friends and family oriented . They ' re responsible , fair - minded , cautious individuals who are natural born peace - keepers and great problem solvers . However , they can also be helpful to a fault , or self - centered and controlling . Metal Metal is associated with the following . Color : White Symbol : Tiger Season : Autumn Day : Friday Planet : Venus Those with Metal as their element are unyielding , rigid , determined , and regimented . They are rational people who are prone to thought and contemplation and tend to be minimalists . These are disciplined individuals with high morals and high standards who can also be judgmental , emotionally cold , sharp as a knife , forceful , and controlling . Water Water is associated with the following . Color : Black Symbol : Turtle Season : Winter Day : Wednesday Planet : Mercury Those with Water as their element enjoy their own company and need time for inner reflection . They are often diplomatic , observant , and empathetic . They are gentle but strong , quiet , and peaceful individuals who can also be indecisive , self - indulgent , passive , and have a great capacity to overwhelm others . Finding Your Chinese Zodiac Animal Much like the five Chinese elements , each Chinese Zodiac animal is assigned to a year . If you were born after 1931 , you can find your Chinese animal zodiac sign by looking up your birth year in the list below . Rat : 2008 , 1996 , 1984 , 1972 , 1960 , 1948 , 1936 Ox : 2009 , 1997 , 1985 , 1973 , 1961 , 1949 , 1937 Tiger : 2010 , 1998 , 1986 , 1974 , 1962 , 1950 , 1938 Rabbit : 2011 , 1999 , 1987 , 1975 , 1963 , 1951 , 1939 Dragon : 2012 , 2000 , 1988 , 1976 , 1964 , 1952 , 1940 Snake : 2013 , 2001 , 1989 , 1977 , 1965 , 1953 , 1941 Horse : 2014 , 2002 , 1990 , 1978 , 1966 , 1954 , 1942 Goat : 2015 , 2003 , 1991 , 1979 , 1967 , 1955 , 1943 , 1931 Monkey : 2015 , 2004 , 1992 , 1980 , 1968 , 1956 , 1944 , 1932 Rooster : 2017 , 2005 , 1993 , 1981 , 1969 , 1957 , 1945 , 1933 Dog : 2018 , 2006 , 1994 , 1982 , 1970 , 1958 , 1946 , 1934 Pig : 2019 , 2007 , 1995 , 1983 , 1971 , 1959 , 1947 , 1935 As an example : If you were born in 1989 , your Chinese element would be Earth and your Chinese Zodiac animal would be Snake . You ' re an Earth Snake It ' s the combination of your element and animal that gives definition to your most distinguishing personality traits . The Chinese Elements A desire for the ebb and flow of life to be harmonious and balanced is the strong focus of Eastern philosophies . Asian cultures believe the five elements describe the creative flow of the symbiotic relationship between all things , and the five element theory is applied to almost everything , from astrology Feng Shui , and Chinese medicine , to the martial arts Was this page useful ? Yes No Star Sign Symbol Pictures Pisces Beauty Profile 22 View comments | [
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http://horridhistory.weebly.com/ancient-roman-military-ranks.html | The organisational system that ' s still used today ! Let ' s say you ' re a normal Roman legionary in a legion ( unit of about 6,000 men ) in the imperial Roman army sometime between the Marian reforms ( 104 BC ) and emperor Diocletian ' s military reforms ( AD 290 ) . You ' re paid the basic wage of 10 asses a day ( no , not an actual ass . A as , or assarius , was an ancient Roman coin ) and up to 225 denarii a year . But you ' re tired of being a legionary . You want to move up through the ranks and command hundreds , no , thousands of soldiers ! Here ' s the full list of ranks ; where would you fit ? Senior Ranks Legatus Augusti Pro Praetore or Legatus Propraetor , also called the Imperial Legate : The top man , he was often a ex - praetor , and served as the commander of two ( or more ) legions at once . He also got to serve as governor of the provinces in which he and his legions were stationed . The Imperial Legate usually held his post for about 3 or 4 years . He was appointed by the Emperor himself , and thus was usually a senator or ex - consul ( only senators or nobles were allowed to command legions ) . The Imperial Legate also had the title of Dux , or leader . If the Legate happened to be head of the Praetorian Guard , then his title was that of Praefectus The Imperial Legate ' s modern equivalent would be the rank of General . Legatus Legionis , also called the Legion Legate : This guy was the commander of one legion . Just like the Imperial Legate , the Legion Legate was a senator and was directly appointed by the emperor . He also usually held command for about 3 or 4 years , although a much longer time period was not out of the question . He also got the job of commanding any auxiliary forces that were attached to his legion , even though the auxiliaries were n ' t formally part of his legion . If a Roman province only housed one legion , then the Legion Legate got serve as the provincial governor . In such cases , he would be both the Imperial Legate and the Legion Legate . He would also have the title of Dux , just like the Imperial Legate . Otherwise , the Legion Legate was subordinate to the provincial governor . The Legion Legate ' s modern equivalent would be that of a full Brigadier Tribunus Laticlavius , also called the Broad Band Tribune : This guy ' s title has NO relation to wired internet ; he got his name from the broad striped tunic that senators wore . The Broad Band Tribune was appointed either by the Emperor or by the Senate . Serving as a broad band tribune was often the first step taken by young up - and - coming senators during their senato rial career ( however this step was optional ) . The Broad Band Tribunes was generally quite young and inexperienced , especially when compared to the Narrow Band Tribunes ( see below ) . Despite this , he was second in command of the legion after the legate , though , interestingly , not during battles , thanks to his young age and inexperience . If the legate died , the Broad Band Tribune would assume command over the legion . The Broad Band Tribune ' s modern equivalent would probably be that of a Lieutenant Colonel . Praefectus Castrorum , also known as Camp Prefect : This guy was third in command in the legion . He was second - in - command in war , and often commanded the legion in battle . One of his posts was being the senior officer who was in charge of training the legion . Generally , the Camp Prefect was a army veteran who had served as Primus Pilus , finished his 25 years of military service , and had been made a member of the equestrian class upon retirement . He was often had been of a lower social class than his fellow tribunes , so Tribuni Angusticlavii , also called the Narrow Band Tribunes : Each legion had five of these guys . They often young but had at least some years of military experience , often having commanded various types of units . These men were not senators , but instead were from the equestrian ( knight ) class . They often served as administrative officers . The Narrow Band Tribune ' s modern equivalent would likely be the rank of Major . Tribunus Cohortis : This rank went to commanders of an entire cohort . If the cohort happened to be based in a city , then instead the rank was Tribunus Cohortis Urbanae Centurions The rank of Centurio , also called a Ordinarius was an officer rank and actually had many grades , so a centurion had very good chances of promotion . The century commanded one century ( originally , a century had one hundred men , IF they could all be rounded up ; sometimes , centuries had as few as 80 men in them . When Rome first began to go and conquer the world , a century had 120 men . Later , it got 100 men again , but by the reign of Emperor Augustus in 30 BC , it had been shrunk to 80 men ) . The rank of centurions had its origins in the Etruscan period . A typical legion Warrant Officer with a junior officer ' s commission . A senior centurion , however , was like a modern - day Captain . Here ' s the low - down for the different centurion ranks . The legion ' s most senior centurio n was called the Centurio Hastatus Prior ( centurion of the first spear ) , or the Primus Pilus literally , first file ) . He was directly in charge of the first century of the first cohort . In battle , he commanded the entire first cohort . Later on in life , the primus pilus could still be promoted to Camp Prefect When the Primus Pilus retried , he very likely would become part of the equestrian class . He was paid 60 times the basic wage . The centurions in charge of the cohorts from the second to the tenth were each called the Pilus Prior ( the Primus Pilus was actually also a Pilus Prior ) . They were the most senior centurions of their cohort , and answered directly to the Primus Pilus . They usually were experienced soldiers , and had started their careers as normal soldiers and had moved up through the ranks . Like the Primus Pilus , the Pilus Prior commanded his entire cohort in battle . Under the Pilus Prior in each century were five other centurions , whose ranks , from highest to lowest , were P rinceps Prior Hastatus Prior Pilus Posterior Princeps Posterior , and the Hastatus Posterior The P rimi Ordines ( ranks of the first ) were the five commanders of the first cohort , including the Primus Pilus . The four commanders ' ranks , from highest to lowest , were Princeps Prior Hastatus Prior Princeps Posterior , and Hastatus Posterior . The four commanders were senior to all centurions except the Primus Pilus and the Pilus Prior . The four commanders were paid 30 times the basic wage . There were a total of sixty centurions in a legion . The centurions were the backbone of the professional Roman army . Fighting was a centurion ' s career ; he gave commands on the battlefield , and was in charge of the daily lives of the soldiers under him . Generally , centurions had started out as legionnaires and had moved up through the ranks , but occasionally the emperor or another high - ranking official directly appointed someone for the post . Each normal centurion was paid ten times the basic wage . Each cohort in a legion was numbered from one to ten , and each century in a cohort was numbered from one to six ( except the first cohort , which only had five centuries in it ) . In total , there were 59 centurions and one primus pilus . The most senior centurion ( the primus pilus ) commanded the first century of the first cohort ; the most junior centurion commanded the sixth century of the tenth cohort . The first six centuries of a cohort had special titles , which were the following : The forward hastati ( forward spears ) The rear hastati ( rear spears ) The forward principes ( forward principal line ) The rear principes ( rear principal line ) The forward triarii ( forward third line ) The rear triarii ( rear third line ) What are these weird titles ? Well , they originally came from the old days when a Roman legion would draw itself up into three lines of battle , using three different classes of soldiers . Each line was then subdivided within the century into a more forward and a more rear century . Theoretically , each century would hold a cross - section of the line . The names were kept during the Republic and the Empire , even though they were only nominal by then . Note , however , that the first cohort only had one " Lower Ranks Even i f you could n ' t qualify as a centurion , you still had a chance . You could always go for one of the lower ranks ! Here are a few : Optio Centuriae , or just Optio : This guy was appointed by the centurion himself and acted as his second - in - command . His job was the command the century ' s rear . The optio ' s " badge of office " was a wooden rod or staff . To be seen from afar , the optio had special black and white plumes on this helmet , the tail hanging from the rear . He got paid double the basic wage for his position . The modern equivalent for the optio is likely the lieutenant . Tesserarius ( Guard Commander ) : Every century had one of these . These guys were second to the optios , and , as a result , were paid one and a half times the basic wage . The tesserarius was third in command in a century . He distributed the watchwords used by the commanding officer to the guard commanders ; he also made sure that no unauthorized use took place . He was also the administrative assistant to the staff at the military HQ . The modern equivalent of the tesserarius would likely be the First Sergeant or the Cornicularius : The administrative deputy or assistant of the Legate , and other senior ranked commanders . Decurio or Prefectus equitatius : This guy was the commander of a cavalry unit , known as a turma in Latin . Each unit had about 10 to 30 eques legionis knight of the legion in Latin ) in it . Duplicarius : This guy was second - in - command to the Decurio . He was paid double the basic wage . Sesquiplicarius Salararius : This guy was third in command to the Decurio . Decanus : This guy commanded a contubernium or octet , or a eight - man squad ( each century had ten octets ) . A contubernium lived together in the same tent , and fought and traveled together . The rank of decanus was the first normal rank to which a normal legionary could be promoted on his way up the ranks . The decanus ' s modern equivalent would probably be the Corporal or the Sergeant . Legionary Ranks The legionnaires were also divided by ranks . Here ' s the list . Tiro : This guy was a newly - recruited legionary who was still in training . A tiro trained for 6 months before coming a normal legionary . Miles Peditatus : An normal legionary or infantryman , living a normal life in a harsh Roman army . If the legionnary , however , performed exceptionally well in battle , he was given the title of Miles Gregarius ( literally , soldierly legionary ) . Discens : This guy was basically a " legionary in special training " , that is , he was training for a special immunes position ( see below ) . In reality , however , he was only ranked slightly higher than his fellow normal legionnaires . In fact , the only major difference was that he received extra pay . Please note : Contrary to some , the Latin word munifex is not a rank ; it refers to a legionary who is fit for active duty . Likewise , the Latin word clibanarius is not a rank either ; it refers to a legionary wearing heavy armor . Special Posts If you ' re just not cut out to get a high rank in your legion , you could always serve in one the special posts ! Here are a few : Aquilifer : This guy was one of the legion ' s standard bearer , and was responsible for the standard known as the aquila , or eagle , which was the physical representation of the entire legion . His position was very prestigious and important , and for good reason : the loss of the aquila was one of the worst things that could happen to a legion ( the legion could actually be disbanded if the eagle was lost or stolen ) . As a result , only veteran soldiers who had an excellent understanding of the legion ' s tactics occupied this post . On the plus side , the aquilifer got paid twice the basic wage . Often , an aquilifer would later in life rank up and become a centurion . Signifer : Each century had one of these ( thus , each legion had 59 of these ) . In each cohort , the first century ' s signifer was the senior signifer of the cohort . The signifer was responsible for the signum , a spear shaft decorated with three vertically mounted medallions , which displayed the century ' s awards and decorations . On top of the spear shaft was a open hand , which was symbolic of loyalty ( though a spear or a wreath were sometimes on top of the pole instead ) . The sigum was Discentes signiferorum Cornicen : This guy was in charge of the corno , a large coiled horn . He issued the audible commands of the officers with his corno . He also worked with the signifer in rallying the legionnaires to the signum . The cornicen was also paid twice the basic wage . Tubicines : These guys were trumpeters , and they helped to gain the attention of soldiers for announcements and the like . Imaginifer : If you served in the army during and after the reign of Emperor Augustus ( 27 BC - 14 AD ) , you could have served on this post . The imagnifer carried the standard with the three - dimensional image of the Emperor , serving as a constant reminder to the legionnaires of where their loyalties lie . He was attached to the leading cohort only . The imagnifer was also paid twice the basic wage . Vexillarius or Vexillifer ( flag bearer ) : This guy carried the vexillum , or flag . The flag was draped on a large , T - shaped flag staff , which was carried around to show off Roman might and power . The vexillum , however , slowly but surely fell out of use ; the last unit to use it were the Praetorian Guard . A style of Roman fort known as a vexillation fortress was named after the vexillum . Draconarius : This guy was the cavalry equivalent of the vexillarius . He carried a standard called a draco Immunes : These were legionnaires who knew special skills . As a result , they had slightly better pay than normal legionaries and were exempt from guard and labor work . These men , however , still counted as fully enlisted legionaries and had to serve on the battle lines when needed . Immunes included artillerymen , quartermasters , drill and weapons instructors , clerks , engineers architects , surveyors , carpenters , hunters , musicians , surgeons , medical staff and military police . A hunter immune had a special rank called a Venator Prefectus fabrorum : This guy was a officier , and he was in charge of the craftsmen and workers ( blacksmiths , carpenters , metal workers , etc . ) who provided services for the army . Duplicarius : This was a special pay grade ; you could be awarded it regardless of your rank . The duplicarius also received twice the basic wage . Armicustos : A quartermaster whose responsibility was the supplying and distributing of weapons . Centuriones exercitatores : These guys were officers , in charge of training the cavalry . Hastiliarius : This guy was the army weapons instructor . He made sure all soldiers knew exactly what they were using and how they could use it . Ballistarius : This guy got to operate the ballista , a large piece of artillery . Libritor : These guys were artillerymen , and they got to operate and maintain large siege engines , such as the onager Scorpionarius : This guy was in charge of operating the scorpio , a small artillery weapon . Explorator : This guy was either a spy who was sent ahead by forward units or a normal scout . Mensor : A army - employed surveyor . A team of these guys was known as a Metatore Capsarius ( doctor ) or Medicus ( field medic ) : These experts worked to keep Roman legionnaires in working conditions . Quaestionarius : This guy was the army interrogator and torturer . Not someone you ' d want to annoy . Cerarius : The army bookkeeper . His name comes from the Latin word cera , the name of the wax tablet he used for work . Mulio : An army - employed mule driver . This guy was a part of the impedimenta , or baggage train . He carried the army tents , tools and food on his trusty mule . Thanks to him , legionnaires could march through enemy territory without having to carry their heavy equipment and were ready to fight the enemy at a moment ' s notice . Adscripticius : An " extra " soldier , used during the Roman Republic era as a quick replacement for killed or wounded soldiers . Extraordinarius : These guys were set aside as a backup force . About 20 percent of the infantry and 33 percent of the cavalry were part of this group . Beneficiarius : This guy was a senior soldier who had been specially chosen from the normal troops . He was an orderly and was assigned to a senior officer to serve as his aide . His duties included fulfilling administrative duties , collecting custom taxes , and / or supervising the policing of a district . Here are a few different types of beneficiarius , including Beneficiarius Consularis ( Consular Aid ) , Beneficiarius Tribuni ( Tribune ' s Aid ) , Beneficiarius Classis ( Fleet Quartermaster ) , Beneficiarius Notarii ( Secretary ) , Beneficiarius Exceptores ( Short - hand Writer ) , Beneficiarius Exacti ( Recorders ) , Beneficiarius Librarii ( Archivist ) , Beneficiarius Interpretes ( Interpreter ) , and Beneficiarius Haruspices ( Seer ) . Triplicarius : This rank was rarely used , but when it was , it was only given to senior soldiers who had lots of experience . A triplicarius was paid three times the basic wage . Evocatus : This was a special group of soldiers , as here were the veterans who had served their military term and received their military diploma , but had chosen to re - enlist in the Roman army , often at the general ' s request . As a result of their re - enlistment , they received twice the basic wage and exempt from certain duties , such as manual labor . Missicus : A retried soldier , who received a land grant from the Roman government in gratitude for his service . Often , he and his family were given land in newly - conquered territory and became one of the first Roman settlers to move in ( good if natives like you ; bad is they do n ' t ) Curator Veteranorum : A commander in charge of a unit of retired war veterans ( usually only used in emergencies such as barbarian invasion or civil unrest ) . 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http://horror.wikia.com/wiki/The_Boy | in : Unfinished Films American films and 5 more The Boy Edit Comments ( 1 ) Share IMDb Rating 6.0 The Boy Every Child Needs to Feel Love Directed By William Brent Bell Produced By Matt Berenson Roy Lee Gary Lucchesi Tom Rosenberg Jim Wedaa Written By Stacey Menear Starring Lauren Cohan Rupert Evans Music By Bear McCreary Cinematography Daniel Pearl Editing By Brian Berdan Produced By Lakeshore Entertainment Vertigo Entertainment Distributed By STX Entertainment Release Date ( s ) January 22nd , 2016 Runtime 97 Minutes Country United States China Language English Budget $ 10 Million Gross $ 28 Million ( previously known as The Inhabitant ) is a 2016 American psychological horror film directed by William Brent Bell and written by Stacey Menear . The film stars Lauren Cohan and Rupert Evans . Filming began on March 10 , 2015 , in Victoria , British Columbia . The film was released by STX Entertainment on January 22 , 2016 . Contents show Plot Edit Greta Evans ( Lauren Cohan ) , a young woman from Montana , escapes an abusive relationship by getting a temporary job as a nanny for the British Heelshire family . Upon arrival to the United Kingdom and the Heelshire residence , Greta introduces herself to Mr . and Mrs . Heelshire ( Norton and Hardcastle ) before meeting the elderly couple ' s young son , Brahms . To Greta ' s surprise and amusement , Brahms is a porcelain doll , treated like a living child by his " parents . " The real Brahms perished in a fire back in 1991 , at the age of eight . Mrs . Heelshire , referring to the porcelain doll , states that Brahms has met " many nannies , " all of whom were " rejected . " Before the Heelshires leave on holiday , they give Greta a list of rules to follow , warning that Brahms is not a normal child . Initially , Greta follows a relatively normal routine , choosing to ignore the rules set in place for Brahms . She regularly calls her sister , Sandy , and befriends the Heelshire ' s flirtatious grocery boy , Malcolm ( Rupert Evans ) . Soon after Greta ' s refusal to follow Brahms ' rules , strange things begin to happen - - a child ' s sobs are heard in the hallways , phone calls are cut off and Brahms seems to move on his own , vanishing before reappearing in other sections of the house . After Greta is locked in the attic by an unseen force and served a peanut - butter - and - jelly sandwich outside her door , she begins to believe that Brahms ' spirit lives on in the doll . Meanwhile After Greta demonstrates Brahms ' ability to move by himself , Malcolm begins to frequent the house . He informs Greta that the real Brahms was friends with a young girl about his age , who disappeared after a playdate with him in the forest . The girl ' s body was later found with her skull crushed . Malcolm warns Greta not to stay in the house , but Greta , having previously suffered a miscarriage , feels obligated to care for Brahms and begins to follow his rules . One evening , Greta discovers her ex - boyfriend Cole ( Robson ) playing pool in the Heelshire ' s home . Cole , having tracked Greta , is determined to bring her home . He becomes angered by the appearance of a message written in blood , presuming that Greta wrote it to scare him away . After a brief fight with Greta and Malcolm , Cole destroys the porcelain Brahms , and the house begins to shake . An adult human Brahms crawls through a shattered mirror , wearing a mask identical to the doll ' s face Brahms immediately attacks the group , killing Cole and pursuing Greta and Malcolm through the house . Greta flees the house at Malcolm ' s urging , but feels guilty for abandoning him and returns . In the attic , she finds photos of Brahms ' childhood friend , and discovers a room with a mannequin wearing her dress and jewelry . Greta realizes that Brahms has been alive all along , moving the porcelain doll through the house , stealing her possessions , and watching her every move . The Heelshires , presumably held hostage by their son , Greta uses Brahms ' own rules against him when she confronts him , demanding that he go to sleep . After Brahms enters his bed , he tries to pull Greta in for his " good night kiss " . Greta stabs and apparently kills him . She then escapes , rescuing Malcolm and leaving the Heelshire estate gate open behind her . The film cuts to a scene of the open gate and then to a hand putting the porcelain doll back together , implying that Brahms is still alive . The film ends with a final glimpse of the repaired doll ' s eyes . Cast Lauren Cohan as Greta Rupert Evans as Malcolm Jim Norton as Mr . Heelshire Diana Hardcastle as Mrs . Heelshire Ben Robson as Cole James Russell as Adult Brahms Jett Klyne as Young Brahms Production Development On July 14 , 2014 , it was announced that The Devil Inside ' s director William Brent Bell was set to direct a supernatural thriller , The Inhabitant , which Tom Rosenberg and Gary Lucchesi would produce through Lakeshore Entertainment , along with Roy Lee , Matt Berenson , Jim Wedaa , through Vertigo Entertainment . The script was written by Stacey Menear . On January 23 , 2015 , Lauren Cohan signed on to star for the lead role in the film , which by then had been retitled . On March 11 , 2015 , more cast was announced , which included Jim Norton , Diana Hardcastle , Ben Robson , Rupert Evans , and James Russell . Filming On March 10 , 2015 , filming on officially begun in Victoria , British Columbia , at Craigdarroch Castle , announced by the studios . Release On February 25 , 2015 , STX Entertainment acquired the US rights to the film and set the film for a February 5 , 2016 release , but in March 2015 the film was moved up to January 22 , 2016 . The official trailer was released on October 14 , 2015 . Reception Box office As of January 31 , 2016 , has grossed $ 21.5 million in North America and $ 843,110 in other territories for a worldwide total of $ 23.3 million , against a budget of $ 10 million . The film was released in North America on January 22 , 2016 , alongside Dirty Grandpa and The 5th Wave . The film was projected to gross $ 10 โ 13 million from 2,671 theaters in its opening weekend . The film made $ 3.9 million on its first day and $ 10.8 million in its opening weekend , finishing 5th at the box office . Critical reception On Rotten Tomatoes , the film has a rating of 27 % , based on 31 reviews , with an average rating of 4.2 / 10 . 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http://horsefund.org/horse-slaughter-fact-sheet.php | F A C T S H E E T HORSE SLAUGHTER FACT . Horse slaughter exists to supply the human appetite for horse meat and no other reason . Horse slaughter is not about controlling the " unwanted " horse population ; a way of getting rid of sick , diseased or mentally disturbed horses ; preventing horse abuse , abandonment , theft and similar crimes . Horse slaughter exists solely to provide horse meat to it consumers โ to people who want to eat it . In the U.S. virtually every major veterinary organization is pro horse slaughter . Of course , animal agriculture including slaughter facilities employ a significantly high number of veterinarians . The example below shows you where their thinking is . โ Market demand for horsemeat for human consumption is almost certain to continue and may grow in the foreseeable future . It is therefore proper and necessary that we continue to work with national and international groups to provide humane care for horses intended for slaughter and maintain as much consensus and practicality on these issues as possible . โ โ Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association , April 15 , 2000 . This is wicked considering they know that horses are not food animals and are therefore not regulated as such . Horses are given medications โ prescribed by these very people โ that bars them from entering the human food chain . Still , it goes on . Veterinarians must be aware thought they will never admit it that there is no such thing as humane slaughter . And it is impossible to make it so especially in the high production setting of a slaughterhouse . . Certain pre - slaughter conditions may be improved slightly but the process will still be frightening , brutal and cruel . This is called " welfarism " which many groups , even some animal rights groups so called , hide behind . Not every veterinarian group , however , supports the slaughter of horses . There is a group adamantly opposed to horse slaughtercalled Veterinarians for Equine Welfare . FACT . A ban on horse slaughter decreases the homeless horse population and reduces abuse and neglect . USDA statistics show that over 92 percent of horses slaughtered are in good condition and able to live productive lives . In California , where horse slaughter was banned in 1998 , there has been no corresponding rise in cruelty and neglect cases . Horse theft dropped by 34 percent following it ban . In Illinois , when its plant was shut down for two years , horse neglect and abuse decreased in that state . Most horses who go to slaughter are not unwanted have wound up in the hands of killer buyers because they are in good enough condition andwill bring a good price per pound for their meat . FACT . Horses are not slaughtered more humanely in U.S. plants than in other countries . Undercover footage from inside horse slaughter facilities in the U.S. and Canada have shown time and again the horrific practices that go . Many horses have been conscious when they were shackled and hoisted by a rear leg for their throats to be cut and the animal bled out . Employees were seen whipping horses in the face . Mares were allowed to give birth on the kill floors or their bellies slit open and their unborn foals ripped from the bodies and stomped to death . The USDA recently released photos of horses with broken bones protruding from their bodies , eyeballs hanging by a thread of skin , and open wounds , all taken at former U.S. horse slaughter plants . We should not allow our horses to be subjected to this tremendous cruelty inside โ or outside โ our borders . FACT . Horse slaughter is a brutal and terrifying way to end a horse ' s life . " Euthanasia " means a gentle , painless death provided to prevent suffering . Horse slaughter means a brutal and terrifying death , full of pain and suffering . Video evidence taken in countries like the U.S. , Canada , Mexico , Great Britain and Japan demonstrates time and again that cruelty is inherent to horse slaughter . Slaughter is no way โ no matter how it is conducted โ to end a horse ' s life . When no other option exists , horses should be humanely euthanized by a licensed veterinarian . The vast majority of horse owners ( as high as 99 % ) already use humane euthanasia for old or sick horses . FACT . Private property rights will not be compromised by a ban on horse slaughter . The slaughter of horses facilitates the violation of property rights by encouraging the theft and selling on of private property when an individual ' s horse is stolen and sold for a profit via the meat man . In fact , numerous domestic horses are stolen out of pastures and barns every year for the horse meat trade . When California banned horse slaughter in 1998 , the horse theft rate dropped 34 percent . Additionally , private property rights do not grant owners the unfettered right to abuse their animals . Every state has anti - cruelty laws that mandate protections for animals . Without horse slaughter , owners still have ample legal options of reselling , donating , or euthanizing their horses . FACT . Most horses who go to slaughter are in good condition . USDA documents show that over 92 percent of horses who go to slaughter are in good condition โ and do not need to be put down . Some 900,000 horses die annually and are safely disposed of by means other than slaughter , and the infrastructure can easily absorb an increase in numbers . Rendering , incineration and burial are all options for remains disposal , depending on local laws . Conversely , the operation of horse slaughter plants are proven to have a significant negative environmental impact , resulting in violations of local laws relating to the disposal of blood and other waste materials . FACT . Horse owners โ not the government โ are responsible for the care of their horses , with or without slaughter . The assertion that horses currently going to slaughter would become the financial responsibility of the federal government is simply false . Horse owners , not the government , will always remain responsible for the care of their horses . Owners who no longer wish to keep their horses and who can not sell or place their horses in a new home have the option of sale , rehoming via adoption or placement in a sanctuary , or humane euthanasia . VIDEO Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . More . . . 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http://horseland101.wikia.com/wiki/Horseland_Wiki | Home View source Share Warning : Contains spoilers Contents show Welcome This wiki is about the children ' s cartoon Horseland . You can help by editing pages and fixing spelling errors , or adding content . About Horseland About Horseland : Country County : where the Saddle Riders share a partnership with their horses . The Horses share similar action and reaction , a commonly bond to their human counterparts , ( If only if horses could talk ) . Humans feel certain communication , coperation of trust with their Thorough Breeths Horses while they saddle riding them . Carrel Farm Dog : Shep Introduces us to Horseland as our Narrator . Horseland is an US - American animated series produced by DIC Entertainment . It is a comic mischief program following events in the lives of a group of teens at Horseland , an equestrian school and stables . Their adventures include riding , and raising and entering their horses in competitions . The show premiered on September 16 , 2006 as part of CBS ' s new Saturday morning cartoon block , KOL Secret Slumber Party on CBS ( now Cookie Jar TV ) . Concurrent with the series , the online virtual pet game that it was based upon was updated to complement the show by launching a new " Junior version " of the game based on the program and featuring its various characters and locations . After three seasons , the show ' s original run ended on CBS on September 19 , 2009 . Reruns of then aired nationwide on the digital subchannel This TV ; two episodes aired each weekend until September 2010 . [ 1 ] As of February 5 , 2011 is again part of Cookie Jar TV on CBS . It has 7 books for the series related to the episodes . The books can be purchased online . The characters of are usually limited to the group of kids who frequent the stable : Sarah Whitney , Alma Rodriguez , Molly Washington , Will Taggert , Bailey Handler , Chloe Stilton , Zoey Stilton and Noni Cloud . Meet the Characters Characters โ Sarah Whitney โ Chloe Stilton Bailey Handler Molly Washington Zoey Stilton Will Taggert Alma Rodriguez Noni Cloud Horses Scarlet Chili Aztec Button Pepper Jimber Calypso Sunburst Other Horseland Characters Shep Cubby Angora Teeny Resources and Categories Full Character List New Users Guide Episodes Manual of Style Wikia Help Pages Start Contributing Discover pages , and edit the ones you like ! Do you want to create a new page ? Just fill in the name below and click " Create " ! You do n ' t need an account to edit articles on this wiki , but , making an account is simple and free ! Tell Your Friends Tell all fans of ! Let ' s build a friendly community and grow this encyclopedia of the world of Horseland . Categories Browse | [
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http://horses.animal-world.com/information/horse-colors.php | Animal - World > Horse Breeds > Horse Colors Horse Breeds Horse Colors Horse Color Genetics and Color Breeds All horses have coat colors , but those known as the โ color breeds โ are actually bred for their equine colors ! Contents Horse Coat Colors Horse ' Color ' Breeds Horse Color Genetics Equestrians and breeders alike have favorite coat colors and color patterns . Conformation and temperament are important factors in choosing a horse . But once a breed has been decided on , the door is open to pick a horse for its color . There is a good deal of interest in identifying and breeding horses for color . Many horses are valued primarily for aesthetics . Today this is even more so than their being valued for their utility . Scientific research into horse color genetics has made it possible for breeders to produce a variety of equine colors . Those horses with favored or popular colors and color patterns often command a better price than those with less favored colors and patterns . Advertise With Us Horse Coat Colors Here are the most common to the least common equine colors : Gray : The most dominant horse color is gray , which is characterized by white or gray hairs and black skin . Even if a horse appears white , the horse is considered gray unless the skin is pink . Variations of this color are flea - bitten gray , which is gray hair intermixed with small , red dots , and dapple gray , which is lighter gray spots mixed in with darker gray . Bay : The bay color is the next most dominant color , characterized by a brown body with black lower limbs and a black mane and tail . The type of bay depends on the shade of brown . If a horse has a light brown body , it is called a light bay . If it is dark brown , it is called a dark bay . If a horse is a dark , reddish brown , it is called a blood bay . Brown is also a common horse color and it can range from light brown to dark brown , which is actually a mix of black and brown hair . Black : A black horse must not have any brown hairs in its coat to be considered black , but they can have white markings . The chestnut horse has a golden brown color , which can range from very pale to red - gold . The darkest shade is called liver - chestnut . Chestnut horses can either have a flaxen or blonde mane and tail or the same color as their coat . If the mane and tail is darker than the coat , the horse is called a sorrel . Dun : The dun horse has yellowish hair with black skin . Buckskin horses are dun - colored with black lower limbs , black mane and tail , and a dorsal stripe . They can also have zebra stripes on the back of the front legs above the knee . Roan horses have a solid coat with white hairs mixed in . Specific roan colors are strawberry roan , which is a chestnut horse with white hair mixed in , and blue roan , which is black or brown with white hairs . Paint or Pinto : The paint or pinto horse has large patches of white and black or brown . Things can get confusing because the terms โ paint ' and โ pinto ' are only used in the USA , and Paint horses are also considered a breed in the USA . In other countries , the term โ piebald ' is used for horses with patches of black and white , and โ skewbald ' is used for horses with patches of white and any color except black . Horse ' Color ' Breeds The " color " breeds are horses that must meet specific coat requirements to be accepted into their respective organizations . In some cases , this is regardless of the horse ' s actual breed . For example a pinto colored Trakehner can be a registered pinto as well as a registered Trakehner . In some breeds the color itself is an important aspect . Three major color breeds are the Pinto , the Buckskin , and the Palomino . All three have an organization , or breed association , in the United States . In these three breeds , d the color is important . The Palomino breed requires a golden coat with a flaxen mane and tail . While Palominos can not have white spots on the body , they are permitted to have white markings on the legs . The Appaloosa breed is also a color breed type that has a spotted color pattern . The skin of a spotted horse is both pink and black . Spotted horses come in five patterns which are remarkably precise , these include blanket , marble , leopard , snowflake , and frost . Horse Color Genetics The coat color and patterning of the horse are determined by its genetic make - up . There are two individual genetic structures ( or genetic controls ) that make up the equine colors . One is the actual color , and the other is for the white color . These two structures act individually ; neither is affected by genetic changes to the other . Think of the horse as having a basic color and white can be added on top , to cover up some of the color and create patterning . Horses have a base color of either black or red ( chestnut ) and all the other colors are built off of these . This is done by combining the base color with other genes . So all other colors are created when one of these base colors has additional diluting or modifying genes . Then white color patterns are superimposed over the colored parts . Combinations include : Diluting genes - these include Champagne , Cream , Dun and Silver . Color modifier genes - these can affect the body color , or the mane and tail color ( or both ) , and include Bay , Gray , Flaxen , Sooty ( Smutty ) , and Mealy ( Pangare ' ) . White Color - patterns of white color are then superimposed over the colored parts and include the Appaloosa , Classic Roan , Mixed , Rabicano , Sabino , Splashed White , and Tobiano . Other Colors and Patterns - there are some colors or patterns whose cause is yet unknown , these include the Blend or Spots , Brindle , and Lacing . Author : Sandra Lloyd | [
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http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/degree-day-calculation/ | Degree Day Calculation Degree Day 50 map Karen Delahaut , UW - Madison Fresh Market Vegetable Program Revised : 8 / 6 / 2012 Item number : XHT1086 Indicator plants are not always suitable for the timing of pest management practices . You may not have the critical indicator plant nearby to time local activities , or there may not be a good indicator plant for a particular pest โ s crucial life stage . Another way of achieving the same result is to use degree day calculations . Degree days ( also known as heat units or thermal units ) are a way of incorporating both temperature and time into one measurement to quantify the rate of plant or insect development . All plants and insects develop Degree days are accumulated whenever the temperature exceeds the predetermined developmental threshold . A certain number of units are added each 24 hour period , depending on how much the temperature is above threshold , to produce a cumulative total of degree days . The mathematics for calculating actual degree days can be very complex ( determining the area under the curve for the graph of time vs . temperature ) , but easy mathematical equations yield approximations satisfactory for practical applications . The basic procedure for calculating degree days is very simple , and all you need is a maximum / minimum thermometer . Each day , record the high and low temperatures . Determine the average daily temperature by adding the daily high temperature and low temperature together and dividing by two : Ave . Daily Temp = ( High Temp . + Low Temp . ) รท 2 Example : Ave . Daily Temp . = ( 60 + 50 ) รท 2 = 55 Next , subtract the base temperature from the average daily temperature to get the number of degree days for that day : Daily DD50 = Ave . Daily Temp . โ Base Temp . Example : Daily DD50 = 55 โ 50 = 5 DD50 If the average degree day value for a given day is less than zero , just record zero , not a negative number . Finally , to keep track of degree day accumulation , keep a running total of all degree days accumulated from the first of the year . In Wisconsin , we often do n โ t accumulate many degree days before April 1 , so if you wish to take a break from the math from January to April , go ahead . The equation above is a very rough estimate of degree day accumulation . There is also an upper threshold for development in insects , above which there is no appreciable increase in the rate of development . This is obviously of more concern later in the season than in the spring . To compensate for the reduced growth rate at high temperatures , modified degree days use an upper threshold of 86 ยฐ F as well as the lower threshold . Whenever the actual temperature is below the base temperature , the base temperature is substituted as the low temperature Daily High = 90 and Daily Low = 45 Avg . Daily Temp . = ( 86 + 50 ) = 68 Daily DD50 = 68 โ 50 = 18 DD50 If you are not inclined to dig out your calculator and record daily temperatures , you can visit the University of Wisconsin โ s Soil Science website at http : / / agwx . soils . wisc . edu / uwex_agwx / thermal_models / degree_days and use their computerized degree day calculator . All you need to know is your latitude and longitude coordinates . Links & Downloads Degree Day Calculation ( PDF ) Phenology Tags : insect pest management phenology Categories : Flowers Fruits Trees & Shrubs Vegetables | [
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http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/maintaining-lawn-and-garden-tools/ | Maintaining Lawn and Garden Tools Properly clean and lubricate your tools after each use . Justin Eckelberg and Craig Saxe , UW - Extension Juneau County Revised : 6 / 18 / 2013 Item number : XHT1214 When it comes to digging in the garden or pruning trees and shrubs , having high quality tools that are cleaned , lubricated , sharpened and otherwise properly maintained , makes any outdoor job simpler and more efficient . Clean , well - maintained tools take less effort to work the ground than those that are rusted and caked with soil . Sharp tools are especially important for properly cutting grass , pruning tree and shrub branches and even pruning herbaceous ornamentals and houseplants . How do I clean my tools ? Always try to clean your tools after each use . Rinse tools under running water or soak them in water . Then remove any remaining soil using a cloth , bristle brush or wire brush . Get rid of any sap that may have collected on cutting tools with soapy water or turpentine . If tools are rusted ( whether it be shovels , hoes , saws or pruning shears ) , use coarse - grade steel wool or lump pumice to remove the rust . Use abrasive materials like sandpaper , emery cloth or a putty knife cautiously as How do I sharpen my tools ? Start by always wearing safety glasses and leather gloves to protect your eyes , face and hands ; also always use a vise to securely clamp tools being sharpened . Typically , garden tools should be sharpened so that their cutting edges are kept at their original angle . If you make an edge too blunt , a blade will not cut well . If you make a blade too sharp , the edge will wear prematurely . You can sharpen either into or away from the cutting edge . Sharpening into the edge produces a sharper edge , but Specific sharpening techniques vary depending upon the particular tool . Shovels and hoes : The most commonly used sharpening tool for shovels and hoes is a 10 inch mill file , which can be purchased at any hardware store . Mill files cut only on the forward stroke , so do not apply pressure on the back stroke . To sharpen the edge of the blade , hold the file securely with both hands and push away from your body with long steady strokes . Be sure to hold the file at the same angle as the tool โ s original angle . As you push down with the file , also push it Loppers , pruning shears and hedge shears : Use a file or whetstone to sharpen these tools , and if possible , sharpen into the cutting edge . Some loppers and pruning shears have two cutting edges ; both cutting edges of these tools need to be sharpened . Other loppers and pruning shears have a thin , sharp blade that slides past a blunt angled cutting bar , called an anvil ; only the sharp blade of these tools needs to be sharpened . Sharpening must be uniform so the two cutting edges , or the cutting edge and the anvil , meet at every point . Saws : Pruning , camping and bow saws are typically not sharpened , because replacement blades are relatively inexpensive . Typically , chain saws are the only type of saws that are sharpened due to the cost of replacement blades . When sharpening any saw , both a cross - cut file with a rounded edge and triangular file will be needed . Be sure the size of the file matches the size of the teeth being sharpened . Sharpen teeth so that they retain their original angles . Axes : Not all axes have the same blade angle , so it โ s important to follow the original angle . Also , many axes have a double tapered angle composed of a ยฝ to 1 inch long angle that extends roughly 1 / 16 of an inch from the edge of the blade toward the handle , and a sharper angle , roughly 1 / 16 of an inch wide at the cutting edge . Inspect the blade for chips or nicks , and remove them with a grinder , being careful not to burn ( overheat ) the edge Grass - cutting tools : When possible , sharpen grass cutting tools into the cutting edge ; otherwise be prepared to remove the metal burr as previously described . Long - handled swinging knives and curved scythes have thinner edges for easy cutting . The blades on these tools should be sharpened to a 20 ยฐ to 22 ยฐ angle . Normally these tools can be sharpened several times with a sharpening stone before eventually needing to be sharpened using a grinder or file . Grass shears are made of a very hard metal that requires sharpening with a sharpening stone , grinding wheel or What other tool maintenance do I need to worry about ? Handles are an important component of all tools and need to be kept in good condition . Tighten loose screws or bolts as needed . Clean handles with a stiff - bristle brush , and use medium grit sandpaper to smooth wood and remove splinters . Use boiled linseed oil to prevent wood handles from drying out , cracking , and splintering . Be sure to read and understand the linseed oil label ; handled incorrectly , linseed oil soaked material can spontaneously ignite . As an alternative , use a rubber coating spray on wood handles to give them Downloads Maintaining Lawn and Garden Tools ( PDF ) Additional Images Properly cleaned and sharpened tools take less effort to use than those that are rusty and covered with soil . Tags : tools Categories : Fruit Care Fruits Lawn Care Lawns Tree & Shrub Care Trees & Shrubs | [
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http://horticulture.tekura.school.nz/soils/soils-2/ht1032-soils-2-study-plan/biological-properties/ | HT1032 - Soils 2 - Biological properties 3 Biological properties Biological properties include : organic matter soil organisms the presence of disease - causing organisms . Organic matter Two main parts of soil are inorganic matter and organic matter . The inorganic part is the non - living part : the sand , silt and clay particles . Organic matter includes all the decomposing plant and animal material in the soil . It makes an important contribution to the chemical and physical properties of the soil . Decomposition The breakdown or decomposing of organic matter can help the soil structure . It also gets rid of dead things and helps recycle nutrients . Micro - organisms and soil animals do the decomposing . They turn organic matter into humus . Humus When plants and animals have completely decomposed and lost their structure , the material formed is called humus . It is a dark , spongy material , which forms a coating on the inorganic soil particles . All organic matter in the soil will eventually decay to humus . Clay plus humus attract nutrient ions and hold them on its surface . This prevents leaching and makes the nutrients available for plant roots . The clay - humus combination means soil can hold more water during dry periods . Advantages of organic matter The advantages of organic matter in the soil are : increased supply of available nutrients for plants as it is broken down increased water - holding capacity in sandy soil , because organic matter holds water a greater amount of air in the soil , because the organic matter opens up pore spaces by forming crumbs ( especially important in clay soils ) raised soil temperature as the dark colour of the organic matter absorbs and holds heat . Drag each item listed in the third column into its correct box . Drag each statement to its correct position then check your choices . Drag each benefit to match each feature of organic matter . What ' s next ? Go to : 4 Amount of organic matter in soil | [
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http://hortsci.ashspublications.org/content/43/6/1852.full | Texture and Other Quality Attributes in Olives and Leaf Characteristics after Preharvest Calcium Chloride Sprays Eleni Tsantili 1 Miltiadis V . Christopoulos Constantinos A . Pontikis and Pantousis Kaltsikes Department of Crop Science , Agricultural University of Athens , Iera Odos 75 , 118 55 Athens , Greece Chariklia Kallianou Department of Natural Resources Development and Agricultural Engineering , Agricultural University of Athens , Iera Odos 75 , 118 55 Athens , Greece Michalis Komaitis + Author Affiliations Department of Food Science and Technology , Agricultural University of Athens , Iera Odos 75 , 118 55 Athens , Greece Next Section Abstract The effect of three preharvest sprays with water or 58.5 m m calcium chloride ( CaCl 2 ) on texture and other quality attributes was investigated in โ Konservolia โ olives harvested at the black - ripe stage and measured after 1 and 15 days of storage in air at 10 ยฐ C with 85 % relative humidity . Effects on fruit calcium ( Ca ) and magnesium ( Mg ) concentrations during the period of spray applications were also studied . Concentrations of Ca , Mg , and chlorophyll and photosynthesis rate in leaves were measured on the day of final fruit harvest . No foliar or fruit toxicity was observed . In leaves , Ca Additional index words . Olea europea storage pectic fractions Mg concentration ripening photosynthesis chlorophyll Texture and color are the main quality attributes of black table olives ( De Castro et al . , 2007 ) . Mafra et al . ( 2007 ) reported that the stage of ripening of olive fruit is determinant for a final product with adequate firm texture because decreases in firmness could be magnified after processing . Among the methods developed to maintain firmness during ripening and storage of fresh fruits were those that aim to increase fruit calcium ( Ca ) concentration by preharvest foliar and fruit sprays with Ca solutions ( Ferguson and Watkins , 1989 ) . Preharvest calcium chloride ( CaCl 2 ) treatments resulted in increased firmness in some fruit crops , like in apples ( Recasens et al . , 2004 ) , cherries ( Facteau et al . , 1987 ) , and peaches ( Manganaris et al . , 2005 ) , although their effects on other fruit characteristics varied . However , to the best of our knowledge , there is no information regarding the impact of preharvest Ca applications on fresh olives . The objective of this work was to investigate whether preharvest tree CaCl sprays have any positive effect on olive firmness and also whether they affect other fruit or tree characteristics . The studied cultivar , Konservolia , is one of the most widespread table cultivars of olive trees in Greece and the fruits are used for the production of excellent - quality green table olives . However , black table โ Konservolia โ olives are sold at relatively low prices or used for oil production , because they show low values of firmness in comparison with other black table olives of the same size . Therefore , a better firmness maintenance of Previous Section Next Section Materials and Methods Plant material . Self - rooted , 15 - year - old olive trees ( Olea europaea L . cv . Konservolia , Conservolea , or Amphissis ) grown in Lamia ( lat . 38 ยฐ 44 โฒ 7 โณ N , long . 22 ยฐ 55 โฒ 4 โณ W , altitude 7 m ) were sprayed three times with 58.5 m m CaCl ( BDH Chemicals , Poole , UK ) or with water ( controls ) up to the runoff point . The concentration of 58.5 m ( 0.65 % w / v ) CaCl was selected as equal or close to the highest used in other species with no toxic effects ( Recasens et al . , 2004 Tsantili et al . , 2007 ) and after preliminary testing on โ Konservolia โ . The pH of the solutions was adjusted to 7.0 with 1 NaOH . Calcium penetration depends mainly on natural peel openings and could vary according to the concentration and type of the surfactant used ( Harker and Ferguson , 1991 ) . Because there are no data concerning Ca sprays on olive trees , no surfactant was added in this work . Four trees were selected randomly for each treatment . Sprays were started 30 d before the final harvest and repeated at โ 10 - d intervals . At the time of the first spray , nearly 55 % of the fruits were at the black - ripe stage , whereas at the second and third sprays , this percentage increased to โ 70 % and 80 % , respectively . For each treatment concentration ( 0 or 58.5 CaCl ) , before each spray and at the final harvest on 24 Nov . 2004 ( 8 d after the third spray ) , 30 fruits per tree were collected to determine Ca and magnesium ( Mg ) concentrations . A few hours before the final fruit harvest , photosynthesis rate was measured on four single attached , mature leaves per tree . On the same day , โ 100 leaves per tree were selected for chlorophyll determination , Ca and Mg concentrations , and โ 350 olives per tree were collected for the rest of the fruit measurements . ) , ethylene ( C H 4 ) production rates , and color were measured on the same replicates , whereas the rest of the measurements were each made on different replicates . Determination of photosynthesis rate and chlorophyll concentration in leaves . Photosynthesis rate was measured by CO assimilation using a closed portable infrared gas ( IRGA ) analyzer ( LI - 6200 ; LI - COR , Lincoln , NE ) . The measurement was conducted between 9 : 00 am and 11 : 00 am when the air temperature was at 18 to 20 ยฐ C , the air CO concentration at 370 to 380 ฮผL ยท L โ 1 and the photosynthetically active radiation at 1800 to 2000 ฮผmol ยท m โ 2 . s โ 1 . The flow rate was 500 ฮผmol ยท s and the rate of net photosynthesis was expressed in CO as ฮผmol ยท m โ 2 . s . Circular leaf disks of 5 mm diameter , one per leaf from a total of 14 leaves , were cut and used for chlorophyll extraction with 80 % acetone in water ( v / v ) . Chlorophyll determination was conducted according to Arnon ( 1949 ) using an ultraviolet - visible spectrophotometer ( Heฮปios Gamma & Delta ; Spectronic Unicam , Cambridge , UK ) at 645 and 663 nm . Total chlorophyll ( a + b ) was expressed in g ยท m โ 2 of leaf area . Determination of calcium and magnesium in leaves and fruits . Ca and Mg determinations were made on leaves and fruits previously rinsed with 0.1 HCl and then twice with distilled water . Leaves were dried at 70 ยฐ C for 3 d and fruits at 60 ยฐ C for 7 d . Powdered , dried samples of 0.5 g each were ashed at 500 ยฐ C for 4 h , digested with 5 mL of 65 % HNO 3 , filtered , and finally diluted in double - distilled water ( v / v ) . Ca and Mg concentrations were determined by atomic absorption spectroscopy ( SpectrAA 300 ; Varian Tecktron , Mulgrone , Victoria , Australia ) . Results were expressed in mg ยท g of dry weight . Fruit dimensions , weight loss , firmness , and peel and flesh color . Fruit dimensions were measured using a digital caliper with accuracy of 0.03 mm . Fruit weight and weight loss ( WL ) during storage were determined using a balance with an accuracy of 0.01 g . Firmness values were recorded on two sides on the equatorial zone at 90 ยฐ for each unpeeled fruit using a penetrometer ( Chantillon DPP ; J . Chatillon and Sons , New York , NY ) with a scale of 0 to 1 kg ( ยฑ 0.01 ) equipped with a conical probe ( 5 mm diameter ร 5 mm height ) at a . Data are presented in Newtons ( N ) . Color was measured by a chromatometer ( CR - 300 ; Minolta , Ahrensburg , Germany ) and was expressed in L * , hue angle ( h o ) , and chroma ( C * ) . Three color measurements were made on each unpeeled fruit , two on opposite sides and one on the fruit top ( Tsantili and Pontikis , 2004 ) . Flesh color values were recorded on the other two opposite sides of fruits after peeling . Fruit respiration and ethylene production rates . Both responses were determined on the same fruits at 20 ยฐ C according to Tsantili and Pontikis ( 2004 ) . Respiration , as CO production , was measured before C H 4 determination using a closed portable IRGA analyzer ( LI - 6200 ; LI - COR ) connected to a 750 - mL airtight jar . Each sample included 10 fruits and the flow rate was adjusted to 900 ฮผmol ยท s . The CO production rates were expressed in ฮผmol ยท kg โ 1 . h . Ethylene production was measured after 2 h enclosure in 320 - mL sealed jars . Ethylene was analyzed by injection into a 120 - cm ร 0.2 - cm i.d. column of 80 to 100 mesh activated alumina ( Restek , Bellefonte , PE ) in a gas chromatograph ( Sigma 300 ; Perkin - Elmer , Norwalk , CT ) equipped with a flame ionization detector . The detection limit was โ 10 nL ยท L and C production rates were expressed in nmol ยท kg โ 1 . h Fruit oil content . The oil content , as percent of fresh weight , was determined by the Soxhlet method after 1 - d storage . Fruits were dried at 60 ยฐ C for 7 d and then at 105 ยฐ C for 3 h . Three grams of dried sample were extracted with 50 mL petroleum ether for 6 h . Fruit pectic fractionation and analysis . Pectic fractionation was carried out according to Gallardo - Guerrero et al . ( 2002 ) after some modifications . In particular , the alcohol - insoluble solids ( AIS ) were extracted by homogenizing 50 g of destoned olives in an Ultra - Turrax homogenizer ( T 25 ; Kika Labortechnik , Saufen , Germany ) with 60 mL of 70 % ethanol in water ( v / v ) and the homogenate was centrifuged at 3500 g n for 5 min . The extraction procedure was repeated three more times in succession followed by two extractions with 60 mL of acetone . The final residue ( AIS ) was dried at room temperature under N . The different pectic fractions were obtained from 200 mg dried AIS . In particular , soluble pectins ( SP ) were extracted with 20 mL of distilled water by stirring vigorously in a supersonic bath for 20 min and centrifuging at 27,000 g n ( Sorval Ultra Pro 80 , New Town , CT ) for 15 min . The SP extraction procedure was repeated four times totally . All four supernatants combined were used for SP determination , whereas the final pellet was used for the extraction of EDTA - soluble pectin fraction or calcium pectate ( CaP ) . The CaP was extracted following the SP procedure , but using 0.1 buffer Tris - HCl and 0.2 % EDTA at pH 6.2 . The protopectin ( PP ) was extracted once from the final pellet after CaP extraction with 20 mL of 0.05 NaOH . The amount of each pectic fraction was assessed colorimetrically for its galacturonic acid ( GA ) concentration according to Blumenkrantz and Asboe - Hansen ( 1973 ) Data analysis . The significance of treatment effects was assessed by applying one - way analysis of variance for all leaf characteristics , fruit dimensions , and fruit weight loss . Split plot analysis was used for the other fruit parameters with Ca treatment selected as the main plot and the storage days as the subplot apart from fruit Ca and Mg concentrations in which the time of sprays was selected as the subplot . Correlation analyses were applied between parameters considered to be linked with fruit texture . To assess the significance of the correlations , the correlation coefficient r was determined from the best fit . Previous Section Results and Discussion Leaf characteristics . No foliar toxicity was observed during the whole experiment . Calcium treatment increased only Mg concentrations ( Table 1 ) . However , all values found in this work were close to those measured in untreated โ Konservolia โ leaves by Loupassaki et al . ( 2002 ) Alcaraz - Lopez et al . ( 2004 ) found increases in leaf Ca but small and nonsignificant decreases in Mg in plum leaves after foliar sprays containing only Ca . View this table : In this window In a new window Table 1 . Ca , Mg , chlorophyll concentrations , and CO assimilation in leaves of olive trees untreated or treated with preharvest CaCl sprays . Calcium treatment had no effect on either chlorophyll concentration or on photosynthesis rate ( Table 1 ) . Similar values for both attributes have been found in untreated 1 - year - old leaves of the same cultivar measured in November by Hagidimitriou and Pontikis ( 2005 ) Fruit dimensions , oil content , weight loss , and peel and flesh color . There was no fruit toxicity observed during the whole experiment . Preharvest Ca sprays did not affect fruit weight ( 9.81 g on average ) , length and width ( 29.92 mm and 23.76 mm on average , respectively ; P > 0.05 for the three attributes ; data not shown ) measured after 1 - d storage . On cherries , preharvest Ca sprays at an early stage during fruit development may result in decreased fruit size that was probably the result of cell wall strengthening by Ca ( Facteau et al . , 1987 ) . Oil is a main constituent of olives and its content increases during ripening ( Fernandez Diez , 1971 ) . In this work , oil content did not change after Ca sprays ( Table 2 ) and was close to the highest value for ripe โ Konservolia โ ( Garrido Fernandez et al . , 1997 ) . View this table : In this window In a new window Table 2 . Weight loss , oil content , and peel and flesh color of olive fruit during storage from olive trees untreated or treated with preharvest CaCl sprays . During storage , WL was not influenced by Ca treatment and averaged 6.55 % ( Table 2 ) . Nanos et al . ( 2002 ) reported that WL was 3 % to 5 % for the same cultivar stored at 10 ยฐ C for 25 d , but storage was in humidified air flow . Calcium treatment , as the main factor , did not affect any of the peel and flesh color parameters . During storage , peel color became darker resulting in a substantial decrease in h ยฐ , but L * and C * values were unaffected ( ) . Concerning the flesh color , L * value decreased , whereas h ยฐ and C * were unaffected by storage . However , after 15 - d storage , controls had decreased and Ca - treated fruits had increased flesh C * as compared with 1 - d stored fruits , but the effect was not considered negative . Most of the color changes during storage could be possibly ascribed to the ripening process and / or WL as observed in other cases ( Tsantili et al . , 2007 Fruit respiration and ethylene production rates . The levels of CO and ethylene production rates indicate that fruits were at the climacteric stage ( Maxie et al . , 1960 Tsantili and Pontikis , 2004 ) during storage ( Table 3 ) . Similar production rates of ethylene and relatively higher of CO were found in untreated black - ripe โ Konservolia โ olives stored at 20 ยฐ C for 1 d ( Nanos et al . , 2002 ) . In this work , Ca sprays had no effect on either CO or ethylene production rates during storage . These results disagree with many studies in which Ca decreased both responses ( ) because Ca delays ripening ( Poovaiah et al . , 1988 ) . However , there were cases in which Ca did not affect respiration rates ( Duque et al . , 1999 ) or both responses ( Manganaris et al . , 2005 ) . Moreover , the present data , although limited , indicated a Ca effect on increased firmness rather than a general delay of ripening . Table 3 . Ethylene and CO production rates in olive fruit during storage from olive trees untreated or treated with preharvest CaCl Fruit calcium and magnesium concentrations . In fruit such as the apple , Ca concentrations usually decline during fruit development , whereas that of Mg may be constant or increase ( Ferguson and Watkins , 1992 ) . In this study , there was a gradual decrease in Ca concentration in untreated fruits during fruit development ( Fig . 1A ) . The levels of Ca in Ca - treated olives showed a reduction after the first spray but then remained almost constant and higher than controls ( Table 4 ) . The difference in Ca concentration between controls and Ca - treated fruits increased gradually and started to be significant after the second spray . Increased Ca concentrations in peel and flesh have been observed in peaches ( ) and plums ( Alcaraz - Lopez et al . , 2004 ) after preharvest Ca sprays . Table 4 . Probabilities of the effects of number of sprays on olive Ca and Mg concentrations ( Fig . 1 data ) and of storage days on firmness and pectic fraction concentrations in olives from trees untreated or treated with preharvest CaCl sprays ( Fig . 2 data ) . View larger version : In this page Fig . 1 . Calcium ( Ca ) and magnesium ( Mg ) concentrations in olive fruits from olive trees untreated or treated with preharvest CaCl sprays . Solid points , 0.0 m ; open points , 58.5 m . ( A ) Ca concentration ; ( B ) Mg concentration . Vertical bars are the averaged se s ( n = 4 ) ; x bar for concentration of CaCl sprays and y bar for number of sprays . In the present study , the initial Mg concentration in controls was higher than in Ca - treated ( Fig . 1B ) . However , Mg concentration in controls decreased after the first spray and then remained almost stable ( Table 4 ) . Ca - treated olives had similar Mg levels during the whole experiment but consistently lower than controls . Correlation analysis between Ca and Mg in fruits during Ca treatment showed no relationship ( Table 5 Alcaraz - Lopez et al . ( 2004 ) observed that Mg concentration did not change in plums after sprays containing only Ca . Table 5 . Correlation analyses between attributes related to olive texture from olive trees untreated or treated with preharvest CaCl Firmness and pectic fractions . Calcium treatment was effective on increased firmness in olives from the first measuring day ( 1 - d storage ) ( Fig . 2A ) . Positive linear correlation with high r ( + 0.979 ) was found between fruit Ca concentration and firmness ( Table 5 ) . The present results agree with studies on cherries in that the Ca effect was observed after 1 - d storage ( ) , whereas on peaches it was after 15 - d storage ( ) . In the present work , further changes in firmness during storage were not significant ( ) confirming that the positive Ca effect on increased firmness in olives remained after 15 - d storage . The Ca - related firming effect is generally explained by the impact of Ca on complexion of cell wall and middle lamella polygalacturonate ( Morris , 1980 ) . Particularly in olive cell walls , Ferreira et al . ( 2006 ) suggested that oligogalacturonides are held by Ca and pectic polysaccharides occurred as Ca - bridged macrodimers . View larger version : In this page Fig . 2 . Firmness and pectic fractions in olive fruits during storage from olive trees untreated or treated with preharvest CaCl sprays . Checked columns , 0.0 m ; open columns , 58.5 m ; ( A ) fruit firmness ; ( B ) soluble pectins ; ( C ) calcium pectate ; ( D ) protopectin . Vertical bars are the averaged se s ( n = 4 ) , x bar for concentration of CaCl treatment and y bar for storage days . Concerning the pectic fractions measured in this work , the concentrations of SP , CaP , and PP in controls after 1 - d storage were 4.58 g ยท kg fresh weight , 1.18 , and 1.16 , respectively ( Fig . 2B โ D ) . In โ Gordal โ olives , lower values of SP and CaP and higher of PP than in โ Konservolia โ were found ( Gallardo - Guerrero et al . , 2002 ) , but the cultivar was studied at the green stage . Decreases in firmness and losses in uronic acids in cell wall material were observed in โ Hojiblanca โ olives during ripening ( Jimenez et al . , 2001 All Ca - treated โ Konservolia โ olives had reduced SP concentration and increased CaP compared with controls , whereas Ca sprays did not affect PP either after 1 - d or 15 - d storage ( ) . Storage time resulted in increases in SP in Ca - treated fruits and decreases in CaP in all samples but did not affect the minor changes in PP . Prevention of increases in SP during storage after preharvest CaCl sprays has also been found in peaches and cherries ( Furthermore , as far as correlation between fruit Ca and firmness , correlation analyses between some fruit attributes that were likely to influence fruit texture directly or indirectly showed linear correlations ( ) . The correlation coefficient ( ) between fruit Ca and SP was โ 0.958 and that between Ca and CaP was + 0.916 , indicating that Ca prevented pectin solubilization . Firmness was positively correlated with CaP ( = + 0.749 ) and negatively with SP ( = โ 0.629 ) , indicating that at least part of the softening is related to pectin solubilization in โ Konservolia โ . The increased cell wall - bound Ca with decreased cell wall degradation has been well demonstrated in Ca - treated apples , suggesting mobility of Ca to the cell wall ( Chardonnet et al . , 2003 ) . A decrease in methyl esterification of olive pulp cell wall pectic polysaccharides during ripening ( Mafra et al . , 2001 ) could result in increased polymeric GA residues available for complexion with Ca ( Ferreira et al . , 2006 ) . This is where Ca from Ca treatment could possibly bind to form Ca bridges and delay olive softening in the present work . Conclusions Three preharvest sprays with 58.5 m each seemed to be beneficial to fruit texture of โ Konservolia โ olives harvested at the black - ripe stage without any harmful effect on fruits or leaves as assessed by some physiological parameters and under our particular experimental conditions . The main results were that Ca treatment prevented the decreases in Ca concentration and retained Mg levels in fruits during the spraying period , prevented softening and increases in SP concentration , and retained higher levels of CaP in fruits during storage . These results were obtained by a simple management tool ( foliar and fruit application of Ca Notes We thank Prof . P . Kyriakopoulou of the Agricultural University of Athens for the use of centrifuge Sorval Ultra Pro 80 . โต 1 To whom reprint requests should be addressed ; e - mail etsantili @ aua . gr Received for publication May 2 , 2008 . Accepted for publication June 27 , 2008 . Literature Cited โต Alcaraz - Lopez , C . 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http://hortuscuisine.com/blog/2015/06/17/how-to-make-preserved-fruit-spirits/ | Wednesday , June 17 , 2015 How to Make Preserved Fruit in Spirits : Spiced Cherries preserved in Grappa Posted in Basics Canning&Preserves Cookbooks DIY Guides Pantry Vegan Thanks MCM Emballages for the wonderful jars ! If you โ ve ever had an Italian โ Nonna โ ( grandma ) , you might have memories of peeking in her pantry , and spotting several jars in her cabinets or on her shelves . As a kid , if I peeked behind the curtain - covered pantry under the stairs , I could see , amongst the jars of jams and vegetables sott โ olio , jars filled with cherries floating in a mysterious liquid . When they opened those jars , we kids would get a whiff of pungent alcohol smell and immediately step back . We have always had fruit trees at the farmhouse , and one way to deal with the surplus of fruit ( especially cherries , of which we still have 5 trees ) was putting it in jars either as jam , in syrup , or , โ sotto spirito โ โ preserved in spirits . My grandma did not bother much with them : they were just dumped in jars with 90 C ยฐ alcohol , and left on their shelves for up to several months . But now it is time to discover new flavors , and have some fun experimenting and crossing the border our grandparents left us at . i i Even now that I am an adult , I can definitely state that my love for alcohol never went very far : I do enjoy some occasional good wine when out at a restaurant , and that is pretty much it . But what wonders do these liquors in sweets and baking ! Adding some rum to cooked fruit that is going to go into your next cake , or some Italian โ Strega โ liquor to ricotta or cake batters brings everything to such a higher level . And the same occurs when jarring fruit : alcohol , which will eventually get less and less sharp as the jars sit , will leave your fruit floating in a rich , mellow , intensely flavored syrup that is just to die for . Even these spiced cherries preserved in grappa liquor are a delight , once the strenght of the alcohol wanes a bit . Here are a few things to know in order to get your preserved fruit pantry started : WHAT IS THE BEST FRUIT TO PRESERVE THIS WAY ? Though this method is great with all kinds of fruit , the best kinds are stone fruit ( peaches , apricots , cherries , plums โฆ ) , as well as berries , pears , chestnuts . If using citrus , it should not be sliced , just divided in wedges . WHAT CAN IT BE USED FOR ? Though this is not the most kid - friendly recipe , it makes for a great adult treat : use it to top ice cream and desserts , for cocktails , and to flavor cold drinks . The preserving liquid will be sweet and rich with the flavor of spices and fruit , so it can be also used to enrich drinks and desserts , used for cakes and baking , flavor creams and custards , and even cooked down to achieve a full - bodied syrup to use as topping . IS N โ T IT DANGEROUS TO SKIP STERILIZATION ? fruit in spirits is never sterilized , and for two good reasons : We all know that home - canning can be a bit risky because of botulin , a bacteria that can develop in jarred goods and be very dangerous if ingested . Botulin is completely annihilated at over 212 F ยฐ / 100 C ยฐ , but it also never develops in a acidic or alcoholic environment . Just like lemon juice , Alcohol acts as a strong sterilizer , AS LONG AS IT IS OVER 45 C ยฐ . It is even better if cooked down with sugar , which acts as a preservative . It is very important to not over - fill the jars and make sure that all fruit is covered in If something funny develops in your jars , you โ ll know immediately : it will smell odd and turn a weird color , so be careful in that case . LIQUOR YOU CAN USE 90 C ยฐ PURE ALCOHOL โ pure alcohol is the simplest to use , as all you have to do is put the fruit in the jar , cover with alcohol , and that โ s pretty much it . Alcohol so strong will kill every bacteria , but it might be overpowering for those who never tried fruit in spirits . It also has the downside of not being useful after you open the jar , as the absence of sugar will not make it suitable for any other use and you โ ll have to eventually toss it . All other liquors should be combined with syrup for best results . RHUM โ It adds a sweet , caramel - y aroma and goes well with every fruit , especially pear , apple and peaches . BRANDY โ brandy is made by distilling grapes and left to age in wood barrels until caramel - y and rich of wood scents . It goes well with most fruit , especially oranges and clementines . COGNAC โ Cognac is a variety of Brandy , used especially for peaches , but also gread for dried fruit ( especially figs ) and mixed fruit salads . GRAPPA โ Grappa is an Italian liquor made by distilling what is left of the grapes after wine is made . Each kind of grape makes a different kind of grappa , and it is one of the most common liquors in Italy . It is intensely alcoholic and perfect for all preserves . FLAVORED LIQUORS ( Limoncello , cordial โฆ ) โ These delicious liquors tend to have quite a low C ยฐ level , so they are best used as add - ins to alcohol and syrup rather than as a vector liquid . Limoncello can be added for a lemony flavor , St . Germain provides a flowery scent , and so on . adding about 15 % โ 20 % of these to your jars can create some great flavor twists ! ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS : You can add whole spices dried citrus rind dried herbs and flowers or even dried fruit to the liquid to achieve some even more interesting flavors ! Add them at the very last moment , right before closing the jars , and make sure any addition is fully covered in liquid . SOME RULES FOR PRESERVING IN SPIRITS : 1 . Use clean jars : It is very important to use clean jars with fitting lids . It is a good idea to sterilize the jars by boiling them for 15 - 20 minutes , then fully dry them in the oven at 50 C ยฐ / 122 F ยฐ for about 30 minutes . this is the only real effort you โ ll have to put into making this ! For this post , I am using Weck Jars . 2 . Make sure any part of fruits and spices are completely covered in liquid . Uncovered parts will oxidize and change color , and might eventually develop molds . Check your jars every day for the first few days to make sure the liquid level has not dropped . 3 . use fruit that is slightly on the unripe side : if the fruit you are using is too soft , it might get mushy . This does not mean that fruit that is already rather soft ( like berries ) does n โ t do well in alcohol , but it will get a bit softer over time . 4 . Make sure the fruit you use is perfectly washed and dried . A few drops of water will not ruin the liquid ( unlike vegetables preserved in olive oil , where it is crucial that no water gets in ) , but it will water down the syrup and reduce the sterilizing power of the alcohol . 5 . The fruit you use should have no brown spots or evident blemishes . In case of fruit with thicker skin , like peaches or kiwis , it is best to peel it first . When preserving whole ( uncut ) fruit , pierce each fruit with a needle so that the liquid can penetrate . THE RECIPE ! This particular recipe I โ m sharing is from Angela Frenda โ s new book , โ Racconti di Cucina โ ( Kitchen Stories ) . It is a really well - built book , full of nice stories in every chapter . It is , alas , not vegetarian - friendly at all , but the photos are so beautiful and the chapters so enjoyable that it is a pleasure to read regardless . I also love how this book has an โ international โ kind of layout : many Italian cookbooks do not exactly shine for aesthetics ( though I still love them for their useful content ) , but this is conceived exactly like a book in As soon as I saw this recipe I thought of our surplus of cherries and decided it would be a perfect fit for the blog . You will also find more ways to preserve fruit in the Hortus Cookbook โ working on them right now ! NOTE : If you ca n โ t find grappa or you find it too expensive for this purpose ( which will likely be the case ) , I suggest you sub with another kind of strong liquor that is more familiar to you . It could be pure Vodka , or Brandy . Just choose something that is possibly beyond 45 C ยฐ . Cherries Preserved in Spiced Grappa Liquor Cuisine : Italian Author : Valentina Solfrini Makes 4 13.5 fl . oz jars Ingredients 2 and 1 / 2 pounds whole cherries , possibly with stalks on 2 and 1 / 3 cup Grappa or other strong liquor ( see suggestions above ) 1 and 1 / 4 cup water 1 cup whole brown sugar 1 tsp Vanilla extract per jar A 1 / 2 inch piece cinnamon bark per jar 3 to 5 whole cloves per jar Instructions Prepare the syrup : combine the water and sugar in a pot and simmer for a few minutes , until the sugar is well dissolved and the syrup looks shiny . Let cool . Wash the cherries and thoroughly dry them . cut the stalk short but leave it attached . pierce each cherry with a needle , and arrange them in the sterilized jars up to 3 / 4 of the height . Combine the alcohol with the syrup , and fill each jar up with the liquid . Lastly , add the spices and vanilla to each jar , and close well . Leave to steep for at least 3 months , and up to 6 , shaking the jars once or twice a week for the first month . As I was jarring these cherries , my grandma walked in , smiling as she always does when she sees me do something that seemingly only belongs to the past three or four generations . She looked at the jars , took them in her hands and said โ Oh , how many I โ ve made when I was young ! The leftover liquor was so good on cakes . I am glad you did not forget about these . I hope people never will . โ And I told myself that I โ d do my best to perpetrate all things that she taught me and that are good , pristine and honest as she was . Like this : Loading . . . A trip to Umbria , And an Amaretto Ricotta Affogato with Honey for Dessert How to Make Perfect Vegan Pesto + 3 Foolproof Recipes ! Show 21 comments | [
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http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/writers/mike_ivey/epic-systems-has-truly-epic-impact-on-madison-area/article_403f0c48-3f52-11e4-919e-639ed4b7d749.html | Epic Systems has truly epic impact on Madison area MIKE IVEY | The Capital Times | mivey @ madison . com Sep 19 , 2014 2 min to read Try 3 months for $ 3 This figure was presented to attendees at an economic development conference last week in Madison City of Madison VERONA โ Bill Blatchford , pharmacy coordinator at Dayton ( Ohio ) Children โ s Medical Center , has visited Madison before but had never toured Epic Systems until this week . And like most people who get an inside look at the massive Verona headquarters , Blatchford was blown away by the size and scope of the campus , which spills over nearly 1,000 acres of Dane County farm country . โ You see all this other development going on and wonder how much of that is because of Epic ? โ says Blatchford , one of some 10,000 attendees at the annual Epic Systems Users Group Meeting which concluded Thursday . Consider this fact : Of the new jobs created in the Madison area between 2001 and 2012 , 27 percent were due to Epic Systems , according to figures presented during an economic development conference at Monona Terrace last week . The company now counts 8,100 employees , up from 4,100 in the past three years alone . Those jobs have helped drive an apartment building boom both in downtown Madison and beyond . The city of Verona itself has seen two new hotels developed based largely on visitors to Epic The campus itself includes 12 completed office buildings with another five under construction as part of Campus 4 , which will bring another 1,580 offices to the site north of U.S. 18 - 151 . Those buildings are dubbed the โ Wizards Academy Campus โ and are inspired by the Hogwarts ' School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from the Harry Potter series . They include a large cafeteria and a 1,500 - space underground parking ramp with completion scheduled by the end of 2015 . Privately held Epic Systems is notoriously shy about sharing too many financial details but the value of company โ s real estate holdings are likely approaching $ 1 billion . Verona officials have estimated the value of the Farm Campus 3 and the 11,400 seat Deep Space Auditorium , both completed in 2013 , at about $ 400 million . That is in addition to $ 384 million worth of land and buildings , according to a 2012 valuation by the city . The latest published figure shows Epic owns 950 acres , up from the 340 acres originally purchased . One reason for the number of buildings is Epic โ s longstanding contention that workers are more productive if they have their own separate offices rather than working in open cubicles . The health records company and its design consultant , the Minneapolis - based Cuninghan Group , remain committed to having no more than 300 workers in any one facility and capping building heights at three stories . During her executive address kicking off UGM 2014 , Epic CEO and founder Judy Faulkner defended Epic โ s approach to a self - contained campus built around a strange combination of rural life and science fiction . โ We are competing for talent with Apple , Microsoft and Facebook , โ Faulkner told the crowd . โ We need to give these people a reason to come to Wisconsin . โ Faulkner also maintains Epic is saving money by owning its own real estate in Verona versus renting space in downtown Madison . As Madison as it gets : Get Cap Times ' highlights sent daily to your inbox โ The cost of building the campus is two years of the cost to rent โฆ with increased productivity , โ she contends . At the same time , the rural location has forced Epic to include thousands of parking spaces on its campus for both visitors and commuting staff . The firm would not release details on the number of vehicle spaces but it clearly numbers in the thousands . The cavernous multi - level underground ramp serving visitors to the UGM left more than one attendee searching for lost vehicles , this reporter included . But Epic staffers โ including those who took to the stage for a song and dance routine โ appear a largely happy bunch and more than willing to serve as ushers , parking attendees and waiters during UGM . Among those dressed in farm garb this week were Vanessa Vesperman and Nile Spooner - Harvey , who helped customers find their way into the Deep Space Auditorium . โ This might be my first time in a cowboy hat , โ admitted Spooner - Harvey , a native Brit now working in Wisconsin . | [
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http://host.madison.com/ct/what-s-the-difference-between-hemp-and-marijuana/article_fb7c0968-3122-11df-a8de-001cc4c03286.html | What ' s the difference between hemp and marijuana ? Mar 17 , 2010 1 min to read What ' s the difference between hemp and marijuana ? Marijuana and hemp are different varieties of the same species of plant , Cannabis sativa L . There are different varieties of Cannabis , just as Chihuahuas and wolves are different breeds of Canis lupus . They are scientifically different and cultivated in different ways . Marijuana is the flowering tops and leaves of psychoactive varieties of Cannabis that are grown for their high THC content . It is used legally in some states , excluding Wisconsin , for medical reasons , and is used for recreational purposes as an illegal drug . Unlike hemp , marijuana has a high THC ( delta - 9 tetrahydrocannabinol ) content and a low CBD ( cannabidiol ) content . CBD blocks the psychoactive effect of THC in the nervous system . That means in all plants in the Cannabis family , there is a chemical that will induce a psychoactive effect and another that will block it . The illegal drug is cultivated to have a THC content of anywhere from 3 percent to 22 percent . The ratio of CBD to THC is less than one . Hemp , or industrial hemp , is a cultivated , low - THC variety of Cannabis . It is grown for its seeds , oil and fiber . Industrial hemp has a low THC content compared to its CBD content . THC is typically less than 1 percent . Certified varieties in Canada and Europe are bred with the THC level purposefully decreased to less than .3 percent , the same THC level under recommendation if hemp farming is legalized in Wisconsin . Ditch weed is hemp found growing in the wild , usually near places where it was once cultivated . It has a low THC level . Sources : www . votehemp . com and " Hemp and Marijuana : Myths and Realities " By David West , Ph . D , for the North American Industrial Hemp Council | [
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http://hotelguides.com/nevada/stateline-nv-hotels.html | Hotel Guides > Nevada > Stateline Hotels & Motels Hotels and Motels in Stateline , Nevada Best Value Hotels Map of Hotels Highest Rated Hotels Edgewood Tahoe Resort Harrah ' s Lake Tahoe Resort Harvey ' s Lake Tahoe Hotel Sort all hotels by Ratings Cheapest Hotels Hotel room rates vary by day of week and time of year . We can show you accurate rates only if you tell us your check - in and check - out dates . If you are n ' t sure about your dates , just estimate . Sort all hotels by Price Best Value hotels below are sorted by price โ except hotels rated below average are listed at bottom , regardless of price . Stateline is in west central Nevada on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe . It is roughly 55 miles south of Reno and 25 miles southwest of Carson City . Stateline ' s casino hotels are located on US 50 . Best Value Hotels in Stateline Rates shown below are averages . Click here to select your dates . Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa Stateline 55 US 50 , Stateline , NV 89449 Loading Rated Average Upper - midscale , full - service , casino hotel Near Heavenly Ski Resort 15 floors , 437 rooms and suites Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room 5 restaurants - 5 lounges Full - service spa - casino Not pet friendly - no pets allowed . Note : This hotel charges a resort fee of $ 22 per night - includes parking and Internet access . TripAdvisor Traveler Rating : Based on 954 reviews Read Recent Reviews Harvey ' s Lake Tahoe Hotel Stateline US 50 at Stateline Avenue , Stateline , NV 89449 Loading Rated High Upper - midscale , full - service , casino hotel 7 miles northeast of Lake Tahoe Airport 19 floors , 740 rooms and suites Outdoor swimming pool - exercise room Restaurant - lounge - room service Casino Free parking Not pet friendly - no pets allowed . Note : This hotel charges a resort fee of $ 26 per night - includes Internet access . TripAdvisor Traveler Rating : Based on 4658 reviews Read Recent Reviews Harrah ' s Lake Tahoe Resort Stateline 15 US 50 , Stateline , NV 89449 Rated High Upper - midscale , full - service , casino resort Near Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park 18 floors , 525 rooms and suites Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room 8 restaurants - 3 lounges Full - service spa - casino Free parking This hotel charges a resort fee of $ 26 per night - includes Internet access . Based on 4950 reviews Lakeside Inn & Casino Stateline 168 Highway 50 , Stateline , NV 89449 Rated Average Midscale , smoke - free , full - service , casino hotel 8 miles northeast of Lake Tahoe Airport About 2 blocks from Harveys Lake Tahoe Casino 2 floors , 124 rooms - no elevator Heated outdoor swimming pool 2 restaurants - lounge Free WiFi Most Recent HotelGuides Reviews Read > Based on 924 reviews Hard Rock Hotel Stateline 50 US 50 , Stateline , NV 89449 Luxury , full - service , downtown Stateline , casino resort 2 towers - 9 and 15 floors , 539 rooms and suites Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - exercise room 3 restaurants - 2 lounges - room service Casino This hotel charges a resort fee of $ 25 per night - includes parking and Internet access . Based on 780 reviews Edgewood Tahoe Resort Stateline 100 Lake Parkway , Stateline , NV 89449 Rated Very High Upper - midscale , smoke - free , full - service , beachfront resort 3 floors , 154 rooms and suites - elevator Outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room 3 restaurants โ lounge Free WiFi Based on 177 reviews Ridge Sierra Resort Stateline 265 Quaking Aspen Lane , Stateline , NV 89448 Rated Very Low โ Not Recommended Midscale , smoke - free hotel 6 miles from downtown 4 floors , 36 condos - no elevator No swimming pool This hotel charges a resort fee of $ 10 per night - includes parking and Internet access . Based on 23 reviews | [
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http://hotelguides.com/north-carolina/murphy-nc-hotels.html | Hotel Guides > North Carolina > Murphy Hotels & Motels Hotels in or near Murphy , North Carolina Hotel Descriptions Map of Hotels Hotels below are sorted by distance from Murphy . Murphy is located 111 miles east of Asheville and 118 miles north of Atlanta , GA . All of the hotels and motels in Murphy are near US 174 and 79 . Hotels in or near Murphy Rates shown below are averages . Click here to select your dates . Days Inn Murphy 754 US 64 West , Murphy , NC 28906 Loading Check In 1500 Check Out 1100 Rated High Cheap , highway motel 1 mile southwest of downtown Murphy 2 floors , 40 rooms - no elevator - AAA 2 Diamonds Outdoor swimming pool open in summer Free continental breakfast Free WiFi Free parking Pet friendly motel More > Most Recent HotelGuides Reviews Read > TripAdvisor Traveler Rating : Based on 330 reviews Read Recent Reviews Best Western Inn Murphy 1522 Andrews Road , Murphy , NC 28906 Loading Check In 1500 Check Out 1100 Rated High Midscale , smoke - free motel near Lake Hiwassee 2 floors , 54 rooms - no elevator - AAA 2 Diamonds Outdoor swimming pool open in summer Free continental breakfast Free WiFi Free parking Pet friendly motel More > Most Recent HotelGuides Reviews Read > TripAdvisor Traveler Rating : Based on 357 reviews Read Recent Reviews Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy 130 Holiday Drive , Murphy , NC 28906 15 00 11 00 Midscale , smoke - free hotel 2 miles southwest of downtown Murphy 3 floors , 51 rooms and suites - elevator Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room Microwave and refrigerator in every room Free hot breakfast buffet Not pet friendly - no pets allowed . Based on 140 reviews Hampton Inn Murphy 1550 Andrews Road , Murphy , NC 28906 15 00 12 00 Rated Very High Midscale , smoke - free hotel 2 miles northeast of downtown Murphy 3 floors , 58 rooms - elevator Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - exercise room Free hot breakfast buffet Not pet friendly - no pets allowed . Based on 443 reviews 15 miles Ridges Resort & Marina Young Harris 3499 Highway 76 , Young Harris , GA 30582 15 miles from Murphy 16 00 11 00 Rated Very High Upscale , smoke - free hotel on Lake Chatuge 2 floors , 66 rooms and villas - elevator Outdoor swimming pool Restaurant - lounge Restaurant open for breakfast only Pet friendly hotel Note : This hotel charges a resort fee of $ 10 per night - includes parking and Internet access . Based on 730 reviews 15 miles Quality Inn Andrews 138 Upper Valley River Lane , Andrews , NC 28901 15 miles from Murphy Rated Average Upper - midscale , highway motel near downtown 2 floors , 50 rooms - no elevator Microwave and refrigerator in every room Free parking - truck parking Based on 107 reviews Best Western Motel Blairsville 201 GA 515 West , Blairsville , GA 30512 1600 Rated Average Midscale , downtown Blairsville motel 2 floors , 44 rooms - no elevator Outdoos swimming pool open in summer Free hot breakfast buffet Based on 245 reviews Comfort Inn Blairsville 90 Fisher Street , Blairsville , GA 30512 Midscale , smoke - free , downtown Blairsville hotel 2 floors , 65 rooms and suites - elevator Heated indoor swimming pool Based on 208 reviews 18 miles Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hiawassee 300 Big Sky Drive , Hiawassee , GA 30546 18 miles from Murphy Midscale hotel 4 miles from Chatuge Lake 3 floors , 75 rooms and suites - elevator Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room Free parking - truck parking Based on 210 reviews 19 miles Lake Chatuge Lodge Hiawassee 653 US 76 , Hiawassee , GA 30546 19 miles from Murphy Midscale , smoke - free , highway hotel Near Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 3 miles from Chatuge Lake 3 floors , 104 rooms and suites - elevator No swimming pool Exercise room Based on 341 reviews 21 miles Quality Inn & Suites Robbinsville 111 Rodney Orr Bypass , Robbinsville , NC 28711 21 miles from Murphy Upper - midscale , smoke - free hotel Near origination Point of Trail of Tears 4 floors , 50 rooms and suites - AAA 2 Diamonds No swimming pool Exercise room Pet friendly hotel Based on 680 reviews 22 miles Americas Best Value Inn Blue Ridge 4970 Appalachian Highway , Blue Ridge , GA 30513 22 miles from Murphy Rated Very Low โ Not Recommended Cheap , highway motel 2.5 miles from Blue Ridge Scenic Railway 2 floors , 60 rooms - no elevator Based on 53 reviews 22 miles Comfort Inn & Suites Blue Ridge 83 Blue Ridge Overlook , Blue Ridge , GA 30513 22 miles from Murphy Midscale , smoke - free hotel near Blue Ridge Scenic Railway 3 floors , 60 rooms and suites - elevator Based on 484 reviews 32 miles Quality Inn Helen 15 Yonah Street , Helen , GA 30545 32 miles from Murphy Midscale , downtown Helen motel 2 floors , 36 rooms and suites - no elevator Based on 335 reviews 32 miles Hampton Inn on the River Helen 147 Unicoi Street , Helen , GA 30545 32 miles from Murphy 16 00 Midscale , downtown Helen hotel 3 floors , 67 rooms and suites - elevator Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - exercise room Based on 1140 reviews SureStay Hotel by Best Western Downtown Helen 8396 South Main Street , Helen , GA 30545 Midscale , smoke - free , highway motel 1 mile from downtown Near Helen Tubing and Water Park 2 floors , 61 rooms and suites - no elevator Heated indoor swimming pool open in summer Based on 643 reviews Red Roof Inn Helen 8171 South Main Street , Helen , GA 30545 Cheap motel near Helen Tubing and Waterpark 2 floors , 48 rooms - no elevator Based on 115 reviews Econo Lodge Helen 101 Edelweiss Strasse , Helen , GA 30545 Cheap motel one - half mile east of downtown Helen 2 floors , 60 rooms - no elevator - AAA 2 Diamonds Based on 209 reviews Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Helen 877 Edelweiss Strasse , Helen , GA 30545 Midscale , smoke - free hotel near downtown Helen 3 floors , 63 rooms and suites - elevator Based on 949 reviews Holiday Inn Express Helen 8100 South Main Street , Helen , GA 30545 Near Helen Tubing and Waterpark 4 floors ; 86 rooms , 33 suites Based on 236 reviews | [
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http://hotelimperialpalace.in/ | Hotel Imperial Palace have been in the hospitality industry for past 20 years We have different star categorized hotels all over MumbaiWe serve Indian as well as imported liquor brandsOur well experienced staff will serve you with a smile 24x7 All Rooms Air Conditioned Smoking Non Smoking Rooms Airport PickUp Drop All Credit cards accepted Satellite Cable Service LCD Television High Speed WiFi Internet Hotel Imperial Palace is a contemporary Business Class Hotel having 36 rooms where business and relaxation blend in perfect harmony Hotel Imperial Palace is very well located for guests having business in suburban and north MumbaiWe are at a 2 Min walking distance from the Western Express highway Click to View Virtual Tour of our Hotel Imperial Palace Executive Room HOME TARIFF Copyrighted Hotel Imperial Palace 2013 Developed By advancewebdesignercom 91 9699118329 | [
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http://hotels.petswelcome.com/georgia/stone-mountain/ | Pet Friendly Hotels in Stone Mountain , GA Looking for a pet friendly hotel in Stone Mountain , Georgia , United States to stay with your dog , cat or other favorite animal ? Browse the list below , which also includes pet friendly motels , bed and breakfasts , inns , and cabins & cottages . To make sure you find the perfect place , you can sort the listings by the type and size of your pet , as well as the amount of pet fee the lodging charges . If you would like assistance finding a place , feel free to call a Petswelcome travel 320 - 766 - 9374 Sort By Name A - Z Z - A Pet Type Dog Cat Both Weight Low - High High - Low Pet Fee Low - High High - Low Quality Inn 1595 E Park Place Boulevard Stone Mountain , GA 30087 See Details Dogs No lbs Limit $ 20 Pet Fee Max # Pets 2 Pet Policy : Pet accommodations : $ 25.00 USD per night and per pet . Limit of 2 pets per room . Maximum of 25 pounds per pet . Policy Confirmed : 07 / 13 / 2018 Discount : You and your pet . Safe and secure with Choice Hotels . Home 1 Extended Stay Hotel - Stone Mountain 4893 Memorial Dr Stone Mountain , GA 30083 See Details Dogs No lbs Limit $ 50 Pet Fee Max # Pets 1 Pet Policy : The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service , check - in , or check - out . Pet fee : USD 50 The above list may not be comprehensive . Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change . Policy Confirmed : 03 / 24 / 2018 For more information about Georgia - Toll Free # ( 800 ) 847 - 4842 | [
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http://hotelsneardcmetro.com/hotels-near-smithsonian-metro-in-washington-dc/ | Smithsonian Hotels Near Smithsonian Metro Recommended Hotel : Holiday Inn Why : Rooftop Pool , Newly Renovated , Walk to Mall Keep in mind that the Smithsonian Metro is located directly on the National Mall and while there are hotels within a few blocks of this station it is not necessary home to a group of hotels . However , there are two hotels that stand out for tourists that want to be within 3 - 4 blocks of the Smithsonian Metro station . Of the two we like the Capitol Holiday Inn for its rooftop pool , newly renovated rooms ( as of 2015 ) , and location for families who want an easy walk to the Monuments and Smithsonian Museums . If you can stomach the rates this is one of the best hotels for seeing Washington , DC . Check Rates at Holiday Inn What Smithsonian Hotel is Right for You ? As mentioned , the Smithsonian Metro is located on the National Mall without a number of hotels directly around the station . However , several groups of hotels at L ' Enfant Chinatown Metro Center , or Farragut Sq . will suit travelers who want to walk to the National Mall from their hotel . As for hotels closest to the Smithsonian Metro , either Hotel Harrington or the Capitol Holiday Inn standout . As mentioned above , we suggest prioritizing Holiday Inn . However , Harrigington Hotel is located in downtown Washington , DC on the north side of the Mall , this location may appeal to those who want restaurants and attractions closer to the hotel . Hotel Harrington is a basic older hotel that has much cheaper parking rates , and room rates relative to its nearby competitors . It has a good reputation as an adequate place to stay in downtown Washington , DC . Compare Smithsonian Area Hotels Is Smithsonian Station Right for You ? Smithsonian Neighborhood : Since the Smithsonian Metro station sits on the National Mall chances are that you are either going to stay south of the National Mall toward the L โ Enfant Plaza station or north of the Mall in downtown DC near the Chinatown Metro Center , or Farragut Sq . . The National Mall is major divider in terms of the type of neighborhood . South of the Mall is dead at night . This can be welcome for those who enjoy a peaceful walk through the National Mall , or families who want to be in a less chaotic atmosphere . The area is surrounded by massive government buildings and when five o โ clock rolls past commuters travel home leaving the area bland and sterile . North means that your stay in downtown with lots of restaurants , attractions and nightlife options to choose from . Of course Smithsonian Area โ Where to Eat , What to Do , Pictures Hotel Deals near Smithsonian Smithsonian Metro Hotel Deals Check - in Check - out I do n ' t have specific dates yet Guests Search Compare Hotels near Smithsonian Holiday Inn Harrington Hotel Hotel Website Hotel Website NA TripAdvisor Harrigington Hotel Hotels . com View Deals View Deals Avg . Sun - Thu $ 169 $ 132 Avg . Fri . & Sat . $ 160 $ 126 Parking $ 40 / Day $ 17 / Day Wifi Free Free Breakfast $ 16 - $ 20 A La Carte $ 5 - $ 25 A La Carte Walk to Metro Directions Directions Blocks to Metro 2 3 Pictures Rooms Rooms Standard & Suites Available Standard & Suites Available Airport Shuttle No No Hotel Shuttle Restaurant Capitol Bistro ( American ) , 21st Amendment Bar & Grill ( lounge ) Harriet ' s Restaurant ( American ) , Harry ' s Pub ( American ) Gym Cardio machines and free weights None Pool Rooftop , Outdoor Seasonal None Pets Yes . Dogs and Cats . Up to 50lbs . Smoking Yes . Designated smoking areas Smithsonian Area - What To Do , Where to Eat Is โฆ Easy Walk to the Museums & Monument Who is Best for this Location ? This area is best for families who want to prioritize the museums and intellectuals reluctant for nightlife . Neighborhood Vibe : The neighborhood around the National Mall is dead at night . This can be welcome for those who enjoy a peaceful walk through the National Mall , but not welcome for others . The area is surrounded by massive government buildings and when five o โ clock rolls past commenters travel home leaving the area bland and sterile . Getting Around : The Smithsonian metro stop ( blue , orange , and silver lines ) lets off riders onto the heart of the National Mall , home to the Smithsonian Institution , the National Gallery of Art , and many of Washington , DC โ s famous monuments . Things to Do : The neighborhood around the National Mall is dead at night . This can be welcome for those who enjoy a peaceful walk through the National Mall , but not welcome for others . The area is surrounded by massive government buildings and when five o โ clock rolls past commenters travel home leaving the area bland and sterile . While the Mall is a major tourist destination , you โ ll also find DC locals enjoying the recreational and cultural opportunities the area offers . The Mall is at its busiest during the day , but it is safe to What to Eat : The National Park Service operates concession stands along the Mall and during good weather you โ ll find food trucks lined up on 7th or 14th streets , as well as the ubiquitous hot dog and ice cream vendors . Many of the museums are equipped with cafeterias โ Mitsitam Cafรฉ at the National Museum of the American Indian has won multiple awards for its indigenous American cuisine โ but they can be quite expensive . Holiday Inn โ L โ Enfant Weekday Avg . Rate $ 169 Weekend Avg . Rate $ 160 Holiday Inn Check - in Check - out I do n ' t have specific dates yet Guests Search Hotel Specs Closest Station 2 Blocks Wifi Free Wifi Parking $ 40 Per Day Breakfast $ 16 - $ 20 A La Carte Restaurant Capitol Bistro ( American ) , 21st Amendment Bar & Grill ( lounge ) , Starbucks Shuttle to Airport Hotel Shuttle Gym Cardio machines and free weights Pool Outdoor Seasonal Room Type Pets Smoking Yes . Designated smoking areas Harington Hotel โ Metro Center Weekday Avg . Rate $ 132 Weekend Avg . Rate $ 126 Harrington Hotel Hotel Specs Closest Station 3 Blocks Free Wifi $ 17 Per Day $ 5 - $ 25 A La Carte Harriet ' s Restaurant ( American ) , Harry ' s Pub ( American ) , Ollirburger & Fries ( American ) Shuttle to Airport No gym No Pool Room Type Yes . Dogs and Cats . Up to 50lbs . | [
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http://hotrodenginetech.com/engine-dyno-testing/ | Engine Dyno Testing SuperFlow 902 Engine Dyno All racing engines should be tested on an engine dyno . Dyno testing fosters proper engine break - in procedures and makes it easy to spot and correct potential problems ranging from valve train issues to simple oil leaks . Most top engine builders insist on dyno testing to certify their work . Even independent builders not equipped with their own dyno facilities will take their engines to a reputable shop to check and validate their work . The dyno is a valuable tool when used correctly . It โ s important to remember that the engine dyno is a Dyno Load Sensor Consistent testing procedures and spot on calibration are imperative . Because dynos often โ seem โ to give consistent results , some operators become complacent and fail to regularly verify proper calibration . It โ s easy for day - to - day dyno operators to get into the mindset that they have seen it all before and they will know when something is out of whack . This leads to the feeling that they know more than you do and that you โ ll never miss the difference if their dyno is out of calibration . Good dyno operators [ pro_ad_display_adzone id = " 16495 " ] Do n โ t wear the engine out on the dyno . Do most of your initial testing at or below the torque peak while establishing optimum spark and basic jetting . Tell the operator you would like a full printout including all of the raw uncorrected numbers . The real gold is in the collected data channels and the least important one is the correction factor . Correction factors generally provide a pie in the sky estimate that means very little to most engine builders . The larger your dyno correction factor the more suspect the power numbers . What About Correction Factors ? There are two basic dyno correction factors ; the SAE ( Society of Automotive Engineers ) and STP ( Standard Temperature and Pressure ) . SAE numbers are used by the OEMs for all their testing and they are generally the standard for most chassis dynos as well . Most dyno shops and โ magazine โ testers sell STP numbers because they are roughly 4 % higher than SAE numbers . All dynos only collect raw uncorrected numbers . Whichever correction factor is applied is only a percentage calculation based on contributing factors that are either input by the operator โ If you base all you tuning decisions on corrected numbers , you might as well use a dartboard . โ They establish your benchmark and permits accurate analysis of fuel usage and BSFC numbers . If you โ re seeking or selling numbers the correction factor is your co - conspirator . If you โ re an engine builder validating your combination , uncorrected numbers tell you everything you need to know . The chances that your engine will ever run with the same conditions as the correction factor are slim and none , so what โ s the point ? Magazine testers use corrected numbers because they are editorially impressive . Serious engine builders glean everything they need to Consistency in how the raw numbers are obtained is important . Well maintained dynos are very repeatable tools as long as the operator maintains consistent environmental conditions and runs all the tests at the same oil and engine coolant temperature with repeatable atmospheric conditions . Many operators insist on running tests at coolant temperatures well below actual operating conditions . It โ s easier to make big power and they do n โ t have to be as careful . Knowledgeable dyno operators will spot inconsistencies and verify whether it โ s the dyno or an engine problem without being In a sense repeatability is more important than accuracy . If the dyno reports that you made 825 horsepower , you ca n โ t really be sure if that is a truly accurate number . But if it repeats within one horsepower over and over then you โ re accomplishing something , because you can accurately judge the effect of any changes you make . It may actually only make 795 horsepower , but if it repeats and shows you gains or losses from your benchmark , the number is less critical than the degree of gain or loss Dyno testing should never involve the pursuit of some magical maximum power number . The primary goal is to establish the health of the engine and identify the power band that the engine actually delivers . Dyno testing enables the identification of the optimum fuel and spark curves that produce the power band . If the engine flow paths are dimensionally optimized according to known mathematical principles the fattest possible power curve will naturally occur . It is important to remember that you are not racing the dyno . You are using the dyno to verify your mathematical efforts to | [
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http://hotwheels.wikia.com/wiki/%2712_Ford_Fiesta | in : Off - Road Vehicles 2011 Hot Wheels Licensed Hot Wheels and 27 more ' 12 Ford Fiesta Edit Share 12 Ford Fiesta Debut Series New Models Produced 2011 - Present Designer Mark Jones Number T9710 Contents show Description 2011 was a big year for Ken Block . Moving from the Subaru WRC to the new Ford Fiesta , he gets a more powerful car , as well as a car that can be slightly modified in many ways to create an extremely well rounded rally car . The green wheels , though cool in design , are very close the the 17 inch Speedline wheels that Block uses for rally races . This car is a reproduction of the Ken Block gymkhana drift car , ready for awesome action ! Versions The ' 12 Ford Fiesta has been released in the following 1 / 64 scale versions : Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy # Country Notes Photo 40 244 2011 New Models 40 / 50 Black White , Orange , Green & Blue tampos , Ken Block logo on sides , roof & front windshield , Ford emblem on sides & hood Black & White Plastic Clear Grey Chrome Green PR5 T9710 Malaysia Named ' 11 Ken Block Ford Fiesta Base code ( s ) : D30 , D31 40 244 40 / 50 Pearl White Black , Orange , Green & Blue tampos , Ken Block logo on sides , roof & front windshield , Ford emblem on sides & hood Grey & Black Plastic Clear Grey Chrome Green PR5 V0036 Malaysia Named ' 11 Ken Block Ford Fiesta Base code ( s ) : D49 2012 Team Hot Wheels High - Speed Wheel Black Yellow , Red & White tampos , HW logo on sides & hood , skull on sides Red Plastic Tinted ( Black ) Red Yellow HSW3 X0137 Thailand Base code ( s ) : E13 5pk 2012 Daredevil Racers Bright Yellow Red , Black , Light Purple & Silver tampos , arrows & ' 12 ' on sides Black Plastic Tinted ( Blue ) 10SP W4253 Thailand Named ' Base code ( s ) : E46 2013 HW Boulevard Satin Blue Black & Light Blue stripes on sides , hood & roof Black Metal Tinted ( Black ) RR6SP X8294 Named ' 92 250 2013 HW Stunt Road Rally 2 / 5 Red White , Orange , Black & Blue tampos , race deco on sides & hood , ' 8 ' on sides , Black stripes on roof DayGlo Orange Plastic DayGlo Orange White 10SP X1732 Base code ( s ) : F19 106 250 2014 HW Off - Road Road Rally 1 / 5 White Light Green & Black stripes on sides , hood & roof , ' 120 ' & race deco on sides , HW logo on front windshield Black Plastic Tinted ( Light Blue ) Blue Pink BFC97 Treasure Hunt Base code ( s ) : G10 78 2015 HW Off - Road Road Rally 3 / 5 Dark Red White stripes on sides , hood & roof , Black honeycomb on roof , ' 21 ' & race deco on sides , Orange and yellow honeycomb on sides , White HWGRFX on front windshield , Ford logo , White Fiesta , Black square on hood Grey Plastic Yellow CFK33 Base code ( s ) : G46 78 2015 3 / 5 Green Blue stripes on top and sides , Blue honeycomb on roof , ' 21 ' & race deco on sides , Blue and red honeycomb on sides , White HWGRFX on front windshield , Ford logo , White Fiesta , Blue square on hood Blue Plastic Blue Blue CFL64 Base code ( s ) : H14 157 2016 HW Snow Stomers 2 / 5 White Black , Blue & Red stripes on sides & top , ' 28 ' on sides & top , ' Arctic Racer ' on sides & top , ' 5000 Club ' on sides Blue Plastic Chrome & White DHR58 Michael Heralda ' s 5000th and last graphic design Base code ( s ) : H23 , H40 , H41 157 2016 HW Snow Stomers Unpainted Dark Blue & Orange stripes on sides & top , ' 28 ' on sides & top , ' Arctic Racer ' on sides & top , ' 5000 Club ' on sides Light Blue Plastic Tinted ( Blue ) White & Black DHX80 Base code ( s ) : H45 Light Blue Dark Blue & White stripes on sides & top , ' 28 ' on sides & top , ' Arctic Racer ' on sides & top , ' 5000 Club ' on sides White Plastic White & Blue Chrome Blue & White DHX33 Base code ( s ) : J04 , J42 210 365 2017 HW Race Team 4 / 5 HW logo on sides & front windshield Light Blue Plastic Grey DTY61 Base code ( s ) : K07 307 365 2017 HW Race Team 4 / 5 Aqua HW logo on sides & front windshield Lime Green Plastic Yellow & Grey Grey DVC25 Base code ( s ) : K19 139 2018 Checkmate 9 / 9 Checker board on sides , " Pawn " on doors and roof . Green stripes on sides , HW logo on front windshield Lime Green Plastic Tinted Green Lime Green Black Chrome OH5 FJX63 Base code ( s ) : K49 263 2018 Checkmate 9 / 9 Checker board on sides , " Pawn " on doors and roof . Green stripes on sides , HW logo on front windshield Lime Green / Plastic Tinted Green Lime Green Black White FJY94 Base code ( s ) : L12 , L13 N / A 2019 Multi - Pack Exclusive Metallic Brown Black , Yellow & Blue Hotwheels Logo Blue / Plastic Tinted ( Light Blue ) Blue ( White roll cage ) Chrome Blue Y5 N / A Base code ( s ) : L37 , L47 10 / 12 2019 Mystery Models Yellow , Red & Blue Stripes , ' TOYO TIRES ' and Sponsors Logos Gray / Plastic Tinted / Smoke GBD57 Base code ( s ) : Gallery 2014 ' 12 Ford Fiesta , Burgandy ' 12 Ford Fiesta , green DHX33 Version on card ' 12 Ford Fiesta Black The car is capable of rally driving on asphalt , dirt , or even in the snow . A great well rounded car for the current racing season . This is the Yellow one 12 Ford Fiesta - Malaysia base - green version 2015 - euopean short card 2017 HW 12 Ford Fiesta_Aqua_MC5 Hot Wheels โ 12 Ford Fiesta ( Pawn โ White ) External Links 2011 New Models : โ 12 Ford Fiesta HW Race Team : โ 12 FORD FIESTA Toy Collectible Paradise Categories Off - Road Vehicles 2011 Hot Wheels Licensed Hot Wheels Ford Vehicles World Rally Cars 2012 Hot Wheels 2013 Hot Wheels 2014 Hot Wheels 2015 Hot Wheels Treasure Hunts 2011 New Models American Cars Hot Wheels Boulevard 2017 Hot Wheels 2016 Hot Wheels Team Hot Wheels High - Speed Wheel Racing Vehicles Hot Wheels Race Team 2018 Hot Wheels HWGRFX HW Stunt Road Rally Series HW Off - Road Road Rally Series HW Snow Stormers Series Checkmate Series Mark Jones Designs ZAMAC Hot Wheels 2014 Treasure Hunts Series 2010s 2019 Hot Wheels Mystery Models | [
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http://hotwheels.wikia.com/wiki/Back_to_the_Future_Time_Machine_-_Hover_Mode | in : 2015 Hot Wheels DeLorean Cars Manson Cheung Designs and 13 more Back to the Future Time Machine - Hover Mode Edit Share Back to the Future Time Machine - Hover Mode Debut Series HW Space Team Produced 2015 - Present Designer Manson Cheung Number CFG79 Contents show Versions The has been released in the following 1 / 64 scale versions : Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy # Country Notes / Variations Photo 45 250 2015 HW Space Team 5 / 5 Anodized Silver Black stripe on sides Black Plastic Tinted ( Blue ) Dark Grey Micro5SP CFG79 Malaysia New Models Base code ( s ) : H17 , H19 Hot Wheels Entertainment : Back to the Future II Unpainted Black stripe on sides , White Mr . Fusion , Black grille Matte Black Metal Clear Dark Grey None CFR15 Malaysia Includes a Clear plastic stand Base code ( s ) : H18 221 250 2016 HW Screen Time 1 / 5 Anodized Silver Black stripe on sides Black Plastic Clear Micro5SP DHR29 ( base : CFG79 ) Base code ( s ) : H36 , H37 2017 Replica Entertainment Unpainted Black stripe on sides , White Mr . Fusion , Black grille Matte Black Metal None DWJ49 Includes a Clear plastic stand Base code ( s ) : 108 2019 HW Screen Time 9 / 10 Black Plastic Tinted ( Blue ) Dark Grey FYC50 Base code ( s ) : L44 2019 9 / 10 Unpainted ( ZAMAC ) Light Grey Base : CFG79 Super Treasure Hunt Base code ( s ) : 2015 card From the back of the 2015 card : Born : 1985 , modified in 2015 Birthplace : Hill Valley , USA Designer : Dr . Emmett " Doc " Brown ยฎ Specialty : This hover version of the Time Machine has the same stainless - steel body and flux capacitor as its predecessor . Using Mr . Fusion , it can generate the 1.21 gigawatts of electricity required for smooth passage through the space - time continuum . See also ' 81 DeLorean DMC - 12 Back to the Future Time Machine Time Machine Mr . Fusion Back to the Future - 1955 DeLorean Time Machine ( Japan ) Turismo Gallery Hover Mode Back to the Future ( left ) & Back to the Future Hover Mode ( right ) - front view Back to the Future ( left ) & Back to the Future Hover Mode ( right ) - back view 2016 short blister card Time Machine Hover Mode DMC - 12 Time Machine Hover Mode Categories 2015 Hot Wheels DeLorean Cars Manson Cheung Designs New for 2015 Licensed Hot Wheels American Cars Retro Entertainment Hovercraft Movie Cars Replica Entertainment HW City Space Team Series HW Screen Time Series 2016 Hot Wheels 2017 Hot Wheels 2019 Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunts | [
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http://hotwheels.wikia.com/wiki/Custom_Camaro | in 1968 Hot Wheels Original 16 Harry Bradley Designs Custom Camaro Custom Camaro Debut Series 1968 Hot Wheels Produced 19681969 Designer Harry Bradley Original Brendon Vetuskey ReTool Number 6208 Contents show The Enamel White Prototype With most Early Redline cars comes some secretive history with most of them having at least one rare variant be it the Cheetah Python the aqua nosunroof Custom Volkswagen or the white int Red Baron But the history behind the Custom Camaro is a little more in perspective The Custom Camaro was the very first Hot Wheel to escape the drawing board and be released to the public The enamel white variant is a prototype because what designers did with all new cars is that they coated them with an enamel white or black coat to check for imperfections Only 2500 loose The value for it still in the blister pack is immeasurable No enamel black versions have been found to this day Some History In 67 when Mattels biggest customer for their product line JC Penneys was approached about the new line of toy cars they were going to release Salesman put on a big show racing the cars down tracks After their demonstration of this new product line they asked how many would JC Penney possibly purchase Well the number JC Penney was willing to purchase exceeded the total production amount Mattel had anticipated So another manufacturing plant had to be facilitated Mattel purchased a plant in Hong Kong By Mattels account this was the very first Hot Wheel casting made this does have some strong merit in todays collectors eye Many years of independent research and study into the history of hot wheels has been done With some very interesting prototypes being discovered Custom Camaro Description Custom Camaro was one of the first cars released in the 1968 Hot Wheels lineupThe Original 16 or Sweet Sixteen were released in spring of 68 This casting was One of the First in the lineup Chevrolet had just released a new model during the design stages of the Hot Wheels car it was the 1967 Camaro So Harry made one too It seems both would be a big hit Interiors come in assorted colors with the most interesting the early Hong Kong casting having matching colors Blue on Blue and Antifreeze on Dark Green Early USA bases had the four open hole design like their counterparts in Hong Kong but they were a bean shape hole Known as the Kidney Bean Base Another version is the Tabbed base USA cars do not have doorlines but the Hong Kong casting does Early Hong Kong has a painted tail same color as the car Early Hong Kong cars have deepdish wheels some all four some just the front two Some have been found with Heavy Chevy windows It is suggested that no other car has more variations than this car There was no series in 1968 Just the regular lineup So collectors call it the sweet 16 or original 16 USA Versions The Custom Camaro has come out in the following 164 scaled versions Notes Clear windows No door lines flat less detail base Steering wheel part of the interior silver paint on wheels Colors are descending in rarity from common to rare Year Color Roof Color Base Color Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy Country Notes Variations Photo 1968 Spectraflame Blue Black Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Blue Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame AntiFreeze Black Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Lime Black Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Green Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Red Black Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Antifreeze Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Medium Blue Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Olive Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Aqua Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Lime Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Purple Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Red Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Rose Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Light Blue Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Creamy Pink Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Copper Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Orange Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Gold Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Spectraflame Dark Brown Metal Clear RL 6208 USA 1968 Enamel White Metal Clear RL 6208 USA Prototype Hong Kong Versions The Custom Camaro has come out in the following 164 scaled versions Notes Blue tinted glass door lines four square holes more detailed base Steering wheel stuck into the interior chrome foil on wheels Colors are desending in rarity from common to rare Year Color Roof Color Base Color Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy Country Notes Variations Photo 1968 Spectraflame Blue Black Metal Blue tint Blue RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Blue Black Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Antifreeze Black Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Blue Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Orange Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Aqua Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Green Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Gold Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Red Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Olive Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Purple Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Copper Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Brown Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Aqua Black Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Orange Black Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Purple Black Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK 1968 Spectraflame Creamy Pink Metal Blue tint RL 6208 HK See also 67 Camaro 1982 67 Camaro Convertible 2006 Heavy Chevy 1970 Heavy Chevy Club Kit Car 1970 Heavy Chevy 1974 Gallery Add a photo to this gallery Categories 1968 Hot Wheels Original 16 Harry Bradley Designs Licensed Hot Wheels Camaro Cars Chevrolet Vehicles GM Fbodies American Cars Cars of the Decades 2004 Holiday Rods Vehicles with Movable Parts 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http://hotwheels.wikia.com/wiki/Sol-Aire_CX-4 | in : 1984 Hot Wheels 1989 Hot Wheels 2002 Hot Wheels and 42 more Sol - Aire CX - 4 Edit Share Sol - Aire CX - 4 Debut Series Mainline Produced 1984 1989 ( Original ) 1989 - Present ( Retool ) Designer Larry Wood Number 5902 Contents show Description This casting has been identified as being loosely based on Aston Martin and Nimrod ' s " NRA / C2 " Group C GT racer , which was introduced in 1982 and had a reasonable if patchy career both in Europe and the USA . The Nimrod company folded in 1983 , and the car last raced in 1984 . With 1380 HP And V - 12 Engine . This car is playable in Stunt Track Driver , Mechanix , Turbo Racing and Velocity X . The Porsche 917 bears a small similarity with Sol - Aire CX4 . The shape of the windshield and side windows are about the same , including the bumper of the two cars . The rear of the Sol - Aire CX - 4 tends to be similar to that of the Lamborghini Countach QV5000 , albeit with twin taillights reminiscent of pre - 2007 Ferrari models . Versions The has come out in the following versions : Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy # Country Notes Photo 1984 Ultra Hots Unpainted Red , Yellow , Orange " ULTRAHOTS " Unpainted / Metal Black unseen UH 5902 Hong Kong Ultra Hots Unpainted Red , Yellow , Orange " ULTRAHOTS " Unpainted / Metal Black unseen UH 5902 Raised Malaysia Metalflake Silver Hong Kong 1985 Ultra Hots Stamper 3 - Pack Metallic Red Black , White , Yellow " ULTRAHOTS " 9342 3 - Pack only 1988 Turbo Trax Set Red Yellow , Blue , White stripes Malaysia set only 1988 Mainline Red Purple , Yellow , Orange " ULTRAHOTS " 9342 Malaysia Park ' n Plates Yellow Orange , Red , Blue " 13 " Clear Metal 2200 Raised Park ' n Plates Lemon Yellow Orange , Red , Blue " 13 " 2200 Flat Malaysia N / A Yellow , Orange , ' Magenta " 33 " Yellow tint unpainted Raised Malaysia Re - tooled casting Versions The has come out in the following versions : This cast was reworked or a new tool & die was made . This casting the rear wing is now open . This car is playable in HW Mechanix Velocity X , Stunt Track Driver and Hot Wheels : Turbo Racing , However , it is not playable in Stunt Track Driver 2 although it is used in level 2 to secure the track before the jump , it is unknown if it is retired , have n โ t been seen for a while or still in other assortments . Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy # Country Notes Photo N / A Yellow , Orange , ' Magenta " 33 " Yellow tint unpainted 1494 Flat Malaysia 2 1990 Yellow , Orange , Dk . Blue Metal 1494 Flat 2 1990 Yellow , Orange , Dk . Blue Raised Malaysia Lt . Blue metal Yellow , Orange , Lt . Blue " 33 " GUH 1990 Lt . Blue Black / Plastic Black / plastic SHO Flat Malaysia Heroes on Hot Wheels Yellow , Orange , Black " 13 " Yellow VHS tape only 1991 California Customs Bright Pink Yellow , Blue , White " 2 " TW 2105 1991 California Customs Bright Pink Yellow , Blue , White " 2 " Blue / Metal Blue / Metal TW 2105 169 1992 Light Blue Orange , Magenta . Pink " 2 " Unpainted / Metal Clear Metal 169 1992 Light Blue Orange , Magenta . Pink " 2 " Black / Plastic Smoked Tint Orange ' Magenta . Pink " 2 " Black / Plastic Clear SHO 5pk 1993 25 th Anniv Dream Car Bright Orange Blue Triangles outlined in Magenta . Green " 2 " 5 - Pack only 1993 Revealers White Black , Blue , Red , card suits Grey / Plastic Black tint Lime Revealers Met . Blue Black , Blue , Red , card suits Grey / Plastic Black tint Lime Bright Yellow 254 1994 Mtfl . Blue Hot Wheels Race Team Deco . " 1 " , Chevy Logo White / Plastic Smoked tint White 254 1994 Met . Blue Hot Wheels Race Team Deco . " 1 " , Chevy Logo White / Plastic Playable in HWTR Gold Medal Speed GUH 1995 Met . Dark Blue 7SP Also avalible in 1996 HW and 1996 HW Race Team 5PK 1995 Team Racers Met . Dark Blue SB 13506 5 - Pak Hard to find 5pk HW Race Team 1996 Gold Medal Speed Dk . Mtfl . Blue Gold LW 555 1997 Spy Print 3 / 4 met . Dark Red White sides , Black , Green " INFILTRATION " 3SP 16928 555 1997 Spy Print 3 / 4 met . Dark Red White sides , Black , Green " INFILTRATION " SB 16928 1998 Race Team Hauler 3 - Pack Mtfl . Blue LW 823 1998 Dk . Mtfl . Blue Gold Playable in Stunt Track Driver 739 Flyin ' Aces Yellow Black , Red , Gold & White Tampos , Airplane Deco . " CX - 4 " 5SP 18805 739 Flyin ' Aces Black , Red , Gold & White Tampos , Airplane Deco . " CX - 4 " 5DOT 18805 3SP Hot Wheels Slot Car Racing 757 Treasure Hunts 9 / 12 Red and Blue USA flag deco Blue / Plastic Blue White 18823 983 1999 Classic Games Red stripes , Blue " SKIP - BO " Blue tint 42 2000 Tony Hawk Skate 2 / 4 Yellow , Red , Black " Birdhouse " 26045 2000 Criss - Cross Crash Black , Yellow , Silver tampos . " 6 " on sides and roof Dark Blue / Plastic Smoke Dark Blue 24235 2001 Pavement Pounder Mtfl . Blue Red Stripes , Tiny Red Hot Wheels Flame Logo , And Blue ' 41 ' with White Outline on the sides White / Plastic 153 2002 Metalflake Blue Black , White , and Red tampos with Hot Wheels logo on sides Gray Gray 160 2004 Autonomicals 3 / 5 Yellow flames , White , Black & Blue tampos Orange / Plastic Orange Tint Orange Orange 10SP R3881 Thailand 1 / 8 2009 Valentine ' s Day Metalflake Silver Black , Red , and Dark Red tampos on sides , and hood with " 214 " on sides and hood / Unpainted motor Red OH5 N8537 Wal - Mart Exclusive 1 / 8 2009 Valentine ' s Day Metalflake Red Black , Red , White , and Gray n sides , and hood with " 214 " on sides and hood / Unpainted motor White OH5 N8300 Target Exclusive 2011 The Hot Ones Metalflake Purple HO W1549 2011 The Hot Ones Metalflake Purple The Hot Ones WL W1549 Chase Gallery 1989 package Color Changer 1999 Classic Game series 1998 Flyin ' Aces SOLAIRE CX4 version ! ? ? date SOLAIRE CX4 version Sol - Aire CX - 4 The Hot Ones Sol - Aire CX - 4 The Hot Ones ( Back Lifted ) SOL AIRE CX - 4 was playable in Hot Wheels Velocity X PC & PS2 Sol Aire CX - 4 was Playable in Hot wheels mechanix PC 1999 Classic Games Series Sol Aire CX - 4 was Playable in Hot wheels mechanix PC Ultra Hots Stamper 3 - Pack 1985 Sol Aire CX - 4 was Playable in Hot Wheels Mechanix PC 2001 Pavement Pounders ' 85 UH Stamper 3 - pack Sol - Aire CX4 ' s appearance in Hot Wheels Turbo Racing ( Similar to the 1994 and 1992 versions ) HW Racing Team 5Pk 1995 with 7SP From Kool Toyz Power Launcher Pack Set From Hot Wheels Turbo Racing ( N64 Version ) As A 6 Car Case Add a photo to this gallery Categories 1984 Hot Wheels 1989 Hot Wheels 2002 Hot Wheels Valentine ' s Day Cars Larry Wood Designs Hot Wheels by Collector Number Ultra Hots Series 2011 Hot Wheels Hot Wheels Playable Cars Hot Wheels Original Designs Unlicensed Hot Wheels Heroes on Hot Wheels 2009 Hot Wheels 2004 Hot Wheels 2000 Hot Wheels 1999 Hot Wheels 1998 Hot Wheels 1997 Hot Wheels 1995 Hot Wheels 1994 Hot Wheels 1993 Hot Wheels 1992 Hot Wheels 1991 Hot Wheels 1990 Hot Wheels 1988 Hot Wheels 1985 Hot Wheels Vehicles with Movable Parts Spy Print Series Flyin ' Aces Series Classic Games Series Tony Hawk Skate Series Autonomicals Series 2001 Hot Wheels 1996 Hot Wheels Hot Wheels Unplayable Cars The Hot Ones ( 2011 ) Chase 20th Anniversary Target Exclusive Wal - Mart Exclusive Retooled Versions Recent Wiki Activity Teku ( Acceleracers ) Dinosaur203 โข 43 minutes ago Sakura Sprinter NateHW โข 2 hours ago Datsun Bluebird 510 Skingld โข 3 hours ago Rocket Raccoon IgorThunderMaster โข 4 hours ago Help us grow Hot Wheels Wiki Get Started | [
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http://hounddogsdrule.com/k9-classroom/dangerous-foods-toxic-substances/ | Dangerous Foods - Toxic Substances Tweet Back to K9 Classroom Dog Food Article : Nutrition ยป Dangerous Foods - Toxic Substances Some foods or substances commonly enjoyed or used by humans are dangerous to dogs . The following table lists some everyday foods and household substances and what potential risks they may pose . As with anything , moderation is important when providing certain foods to dogs . And , whenever you are in doubt about a specific food or substance do n โ t give it to your dog before discussing it with your veterinarian . Accidents happen , so if your dog eats something that you are not sure about call your vet . Food or Substance Danger Level Description Acetaminophen ( Tylenol ) Toxic ! Acetaminophen can cause severe symptoms in dogs , including vomiting blood , diarrhea , and abdominal pain . Specifically , acetaminophen can cause liver disease . If you suspect your dog has ingested acetaminophen take your dog to the vet immediately ! Almonds Safe ( choking hazard ) Almonds are safe in small quantities for a dog . However , for small dogs , almonds may cause choking and can lead to intestinal obstructions . Large quantities can cause an upset stomach or possibly pancreatitis . Aloe Vera Moderate Sap from the aloe vera plant contains anthracene glycosides which can cause significant intestinal upset and may act as a laxative . Small amounts are not likely an emergency , but if the dog develops diarrhea contact your veterinarian . Antifreeze Toxic ! Antifreeze ( ethylene glycol ) , due to its sweet taste , poses an extreme danger of poisoning to a dog ( or cat ) that either drinks from a spill or licks it off its fur . Even a very small amount such as a tablespoon can easily prove fatal . The antifreeze itself is not toxic , but is metabolized via the liver to the toxins glycolate and oxalate , which cause intoxication and vomiting , metabolic acidosis , and finally acute kidney failure leading to seizures and death . DO N ' T WAIT ! Take your dog to the vet immediately ! Apples Safe Apples are good for your dog . Apple seeds do contain cyanide , however , but a VERY large number of seeds have to be consumed ( not just swallowed , but chewed ) to cause a problem . Apricots ( choking hazard ) Apricots are safe for your dog . The pits can be a potential choking hazard or cause an intestinal obstruction if swallowed whole . The pits contain a small amount of cyanide , but must be crushed and a VERY large quantity must be consumed to cause a problem . Asparagus Asparagus is safe for your dog . However , asparagus fern ( the plant ) may cause some intestinal discomfort . Aspartame ( not recommended ) The artificial sweetener is not toxic to dogs but should be avoided . Some dogs may experience stomach discomfort . Aspirin Aspirin can cause severe symptoms in dogs , including vomiting blood , diarrhea , and abdominal pain . Specifically , aspirin can cause metabolic acidosis . If you suspect your dog has ingested aspirin take your dog to the vet immediately ! Avocados The flesh of an avocado is safe for your dog . However the pit , if eaten , may cause an intestinal obstruction . Avocados contain a substance called persin which some animals ( cattle , horses , goats , rabbits , birds and fish ) are very sensitive to . But dogs would have to eat very large amounts of avocados to get sick . Bananas Bananas are safe for your dog and they make an excellent treat . They are a great source of potassium too . Banana skins are not toxic but could result in an intestinal blockage if they were swallowed whole or in large pieces . Skins are very fibrous and do not digest well . Always peel and use only the fruit , never give the entire banana to your dog . Blueberries Blueberries are safe for your dog and an excellent treat as are bananas . Bread Dough Bread dough will create some serious problems for your dog . Heat from the dogs stomach will cause the dough to rise and expand , and in turn , the chemical reaction will produce ethanol . If your dog has eaten bread dough , they may appear drunk and will exhibit severe abdominal pain . Take your dog to the vet immediately ! Broccoli Broccoli is safe for your dog and provides a good low calorie filler Carrots Carrots are safe for your dog and make an excellent low calorie filler with meals or as a treat . Only use raw or frozen raw carrots . Canned carrots are loaded with salt . Celery Celery is safe for your dog . It provides a good low calorie filler with meals and a great treat . Chocolate Chocolate is toxic to your dog . Chocolate contains theobromine and caffeine , both of which can affect a dog ' s heart and central nervous system . Chocolate can be fatal to a dog if they eat enough of it . Chocolate can cause pancreatitis also , which can be very serious . Take your dog to the vet immediately ! Cinnamon Cinnamon is safe for your dog . It has anti - inflammatory properties that help dogs with arthritis . It is also believed to boost energy levels , help circulation and improve brain health and function . Cinnamon does not have any nutritional value and should be used sparingly . Large quantities can be harmful to your dog and become potentially toxic . Sprinkle a small amount of ground cinnamon ( one half teaspoon or less ) occasionally with a meal . Never use supplement capsules or give the dog an entire cinnamon stick . If your dog experiences stomach Coconut Moderate Coconut is safe for your dog . However , it does contain certain triglycerides that may cause intestinal discomfort and / or bloating . Coffee Coffee is toxic to your dog . Coffee has large quantities of caffeine that will cause an increased heart rate , that can lead to seizures . Enough caffeine can be fatal to a dog . If a large dog drinks a full cup of coffee , they may get a little wired . But , for a small breed it could be fatal . Decaf may be relatively safe although creamer can cause intestinal discomfort . If your dog drinks coffee take it to the vet immediately ! Corn Decobbed corn is safe for your dog . However , the cob can cause intestinal blockages . If the cob does get stuck , it will ferment which can cause serious , life threatening issues . Do n ' t feed your dog corn on the cob . Cranberries Cranberries are safe for your dog as a treat . However , do n ' t feed your dog large quantities every day because they may cause bladder stones . Also , do n ' t treat a Urinary Tract Infection with cranberries , take it to the vet . Cucumbers Cucumber is safe for your dog . They provide a good low calorie filler with meals and an excellent treat . Currants Currants ( in the USA ) are a type of grape which are toxic to dogs . However , currants derived from berries ( typical in the UK ) are safe for your dog . When in doubt as to the type of currants you have , do n ' t feed them to your dog . Dates Dates are safe for your dog . However , too many dates may cause diarrhea . Figs Figs are safe for your dog , However , even small quantities may cause stomach discomfort . Garlic Garlic is toxic to your dog because it can damage their red blood cells . A small amount of garlic may not cause any observable symptoms , but will still damage some of your dog ' s red blood cells . If your dog eats a lot of garlic , or eats garlic every day , they can become anemic ( low red blood cell count ) . Grapes Grapes can be highly toxic to your dog . They can affect the kidneys of some dogs , yet many dogs can eat grapes and never have a problem . If your dog ate one or two grapes , look for signs of vomiting and an increase in thirst and urination . If it is vomiting and not feeling well then go see the vet . If your dog ate a lot of grapes , take it to the vet immediately ! Green Beans Green string beans are safe for your dog and make an excellent low calorie filler . Only use raw or frozen raw beans . Canned green beans are loaded with salt . Gum Gum can be very toxic to your dog . If your dog ate gum , check the package to see if it contains " xylitol " . Xylitol is very toxic to dogs ( see xylitol below ) . Gums not sweetened with xylitol may be relatively safe . If the gum does contain xylitol , Hazelnuts Hazelnuts are safe for your dog . However , they may pose a choking hazard for small dogs Ibuprofen ( Advil / Motrin ) Ibuprofen can cause severe symptoms in dogs , including vomiting blood , diarrhea , and abdominal pain . Specifically , ibuprofen can cause kidney disease . If you suspect your dog has ingested ibuprofen Lemons Lemons are safe for your dog and they may freshen their breath Macadamia Nuts Macadamia nuts are toxic to your dog . When eaten your dog may not be able to stand . They can also cause vomiting , tremors and hyperthermia ( high temperature ) . If your dog ate macadamia nuts , take it to the vet immediately ! In most cases , your dog will survive and be back to normal within a day or two . Milk ( not recommended ) Many dogs are lactose intolerant and if given milk may get diarrhea . Moldy Food Moldy foods can contain tremorgenic mycotoxins which may cause seizures and tremors that can last for several days . If your dog ate a small amount of moldy food it may just cause some stomach discomfort . If your dog begins to have tremors Mushrooms Regular table mushrooms are generally safe for your dog . However , most wild mushrooms that grow in your yard may be extremely toxic . They can cause intensive vomiting and diarrhea , while others can cause serious neurological problems that can lead to tremors , seizures and death . Naproxen ( Aleve ) Naproxen can cause severe symptoms in dogs , including vomiting blood , diarrhea , and abdominal pain . Specifically , naproxen can cause ulcers in the stomach , which can perforate . If you suspect your dog has ingested naproxen Olives Olives are safe for your dog in small quantities . However , some dogs may have stomach discomfort after eating olives . Small dogs should be only be given pitted olives as the pit may present a choking hazard . Most olives have a high salt content , so limit the number given . Onions Onions are potentially toxic to your dog because they can damage their red blood cells . A small amount of onion may not cause any observable symptoms , but will still damage some of your dog ' s red blood cells . If your dog eats a lot of onion , or eats onions every day , they can become anemic ( low red blood cell count ) . Oranges Oranges are safe for your dog and make a good treat . Many dogs however , do n ' t like oranges . Parsley Parsley is generally safe for your dog in small amounts . However , large amounts of parsley can cause stomach discomfort and diarrhea . It may also act as a diuretic which could lead to dehydration . Excessive amounts of parsley given daily can be toxic to the dog ' s liver . Peaches Peaches are safe for your dog and make a good snack . The pits can be a potential choking hazard or cause an intestinal obstruction if swallowed whole . The pits contain a small amount of cyanide , but must be crushed and a VERY large quantity must be consumed to cause a problem . Peanuts A couple of peanuts are not likely to be harmful but , peanuts are high in fat and salt . Your dog should not be given peanuts on a regular basis . Mold on peanuts produce aflatoxin that can cause very serious poisoning risk . Pears Pears are good for your dog . Pear seeds do contain cyanide , however , but a VERY large number of seeds have to be consumed ( not just swallowed , but chewed ) to cause a problem . Plums Plums are safe for your dog and make a good snack . The pits can be a potential choking hazard or cause an intestinal obstruction if swallowed whole . The pits contain a small amount of cyanide , but must be crushed and a VERY large quantity must be consumed to cause a problem . Potatoes Potatoes can be toxic to your dog . Small amounts of cooked , skinless potatoes are safe . Potatoes with green areas on the skin ( whether cooked or raw ) contain solanine that can cause stomach discomfort in small amounts . However , larger quantities can cause an increase in thirst and urination or may lead to weakness and / or other neurological problems . Some dogs have gone into renal failure , but this is rare . Pumpkin Pumpkin is safe for your dog and makes an excellent low calorie filler . Only use raw or canned raw pumpkin . Pumpkin pie filling is loaded with sugar . Raisins Raisins ( and grapes ) can be highly toxic to your dog . They can affect the kidneys of some dogs , yet many dogs can eat raisins and never have a problem . If your dog ate one or two raisins , look for signs of vomiting and an increase in thirst and urination . If it is vomiting and not feeling well then go see the vet . If your dog ate a lot of raisins , Rat or Mouse Poison Mouse and rat poison is commonly found in the house or garage . Dogs readily eat these poisons , which look like small green blocks and are very attractive to them . The poisons work by depleting stores of Vitamin K in the body , without which blood can not clot properly . Symptoms of poisoning include depression , weakness , difficulty breathing , bruising , and bleeding from any part of the body . These symptoms often take 3 to 4 days to show up . If you think your dog has eaten rat poison , Shrimp Cooked shrimp is safe for your dog . However , uncooked shrimp can cause shellfish toxicity the same as in humans . Sorbitol The artificial sweetener is safe for your dog in small quantities . Larger quantities may cause stomach discomfort . Spinach Spinach is safe for your dog . Spinach contains oxalates that are toxic to a dog ' s kidneys . However , a very large quantity would have to be consumed to cause damage . Strawberries Strawberries are safe for your dog and makes a good treat . However , large amounts may lead to stomach discomfort . Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are safe for your dog and make a great low calorie filler or treat . Tea Tea in small quantities is safe for your dog . Tea has a relatively small amount of caffeine compared to coffee . Caffeine can cause an increased heart rate , that can lead to seizures . Enough caffeine can be fatal to a dog , therefore limit the amount of tea you give to your dog . Avoid adding creamers that can cause intestinal discomfort . Tomatoes Tomatoes are safe for your dog . Tomatoes contain tomatine that is found mostly in the leaves and stems of the plant . Tomatine can be toxic to the heart but your dog would have to eat very large quantities to lead to heart problems . Some dogs get mild stomach discomfort after eating tomatoes . Walnuts Walnuts are safe for your dog . However , the shell should never be included . Shells can cause an intestinal blockage or actually damage the intestines . Mold on walnuts produce mycotoxins that can cause serious neurological issues . Xylitol Xylitol is toxic to your dog . Xylitol is an artificial sweetener that is deadly for dogs . Xylitol causes a huge spike in the dogs insulin resulting in low blood sugar , it is also toxic to the dog ' s liver . Symtoms of xylitol poisoning include weakness , tremors , seizures , and death . Many chewing gums contain xylitol and one stick of xylitol containing gum can be potentially fatal if eaten by a small ( 20 pound ) dog . If you think your dog ate xylitol , Zinc Zinc toxicity , mostly in the form of the ingestion of US pennies minted after 1982 , is commonly fatal in dogs where it causes a severe hemolytic anemia . References Wikipedia article Dog Health / Dangerous Foods ASPCA โ People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets Heathers Home Made Dog Treats โ Toxic Foods for Animals About . com โ Toxic Foods and Your Dog HavaneseForum . com โ Human Foods Which Are Toxic To Dogs | [
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http://house-painters.promatcher.com/cost/north-carolina.aspx | North Carolina House Painting Costs & Prices - ProMatcher Cost Report Find Costs & Prices : North Carolina House Painting Costs & Prices We have collected data statewide to help calculate the average cost of house painting in North Carolina . The following are average costs and prices reported back to us : Cost of Interior House Painting or Staining in North Carolina $ 41.25 per hour ( Range : $ 37.50 - $ 45.00 ) $ 3.25 per square foot ( Range : $ 2.50 - $ 4.00 ) Free Estimates from Local Pros Cost of Exterior House Painting or Staining in North Carolina $ 51.83 per hour ( Range : $ 30.33 - $ 73.33 ) $ 1.90 per square foot ( Range : $ 1.48 - $ 2.32 ) Free Estimates from Local Pros Cost of Paint Removal in North Carolina $ 12.50 per hour ( Range : $ 10.00 - $ 15.00 ) $ 3.75 per square foot ( Range : $ 3.00 - $ 4.50 ) Cost of Faux Painting in North Carolina $ 2.87 per square foot for basic textures ( Range : $ 1.91 - $ 3.83 ) Cost of Texture Painting in North Carolina $ 13.50 per hour ( Range : $ 12.00 - $ 15.00 ) $ 3.50 per square foot ( Range : $ 2.50 - $ 4.50 ) Get Matched & Get Quotes From House Painters Select a Service to Get Started โ Home Interior - Paint or Stain โ Home Exterior - Paint or Stain Exterior or Interior - Paint Removal Painting - Faux Painters Painting - Textures Paint Color Consultants Find Costs & Prices in Your City Asheville House Painting Cost Jacksonville House Painting Cost Burlington House Painting Cost Kinston House Painting Cost Cary House Painting Cost Lexington House Painting Cost Chapel Hill House Painting Cost Marion House Painting Cost Charlotte House Painting Cost Raleigh House Painting Cost Durham House Painting Cost Rosman House Painting Cost Fayetteville House Painting Cost Southern Pines House Painting Cost Greensboro House Painting Cost Thomasville House Painting Cost Greenville House Painting Cost Wilmington House Painting Cost Hickory House Painting Cost Winston Salem House Painting Cost Find costs and prices in another state : Alabama Illinois Montana Rhode Island Alaska Indiana Nebraska South Carolina Arizona Iowa Nevada South Dakota Arkansas Kansas New Hampshire Tennessee California Kentucky New Jersey Texas Colorado Louisiana New Mexico Utah Connecticut Maine New York Vermont Delaware Maryland North Dakota Virginia District of Columbia Massachusetts Ohio Washington Florida Michigan Oklahoma West Virginia Georgia Minnesota Oregon Wisconsin Hawaii Mississippi Pennsylvania Wyoming Idaho Missouri Free quotes from local House Painters Get a Free Cost Estimate Get Listed in Our Directory Disclaimer : Costs and prices shown on the ProMatcher site are intended to be used as general information , not as guaranteed estimates . To obtain cost information relevant to your project , request a quote or estimate from a local service provider . | [
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http://householdquotes.co.uk/how-much-does-rewiring-cost/ | How Much Does Rewiring and Other Electrical Work Cost ? Last Updated on March 3 , 2019 By admin What is the fair price to pay for the services of an electrician ? How often should the electrical installation in my house be tested and how do I know the electrician doing the work is qualified ? Electrical inspections are critical because they are just like an m.o.t for your home . The inspections ensure the electrics in your home are working correctly and above all , safe . In this article , we discuss the importance of electrical inspections , how often it should be carried out and how much they typically cost . We will also consider average costs of partial and full rewires for different types of home . Looking to upgrade the electrical wiring in your home ? This is just the article for you . How Much Does It Cost to Rewire a House ? Rewiring a 3 bedroom house costs between ยฃ 2,500 - ยฃ 4,500 and typically takes between 6 - 10 days . The lower price is what you what you should expect to pay in the North of England and higher end would be more likely for London . Below is a table that looks at the price ranges for different sized properties : Size of House Price Time to Complete 1 Bedroom ยฃ 1,900 - ยฃ 3,000 4 - 7 days 2 Bedrooms ยฃ 2,300 - ยฃ 3,500 5 - 8 days 3 Bedrooms ยฃ 3,000 - ยฃ 4,500 6 - 10 days 4 Bedrooms ยฃ 3,700 - ยฃ 5,500 1 - 2 weeks 5 Bedrooms ยฃ 4,400 - ยฃ 6,500 10 - 15 days Get FREE Electrical Quotes Today ! Electrical installation condition report costs As a homeowner , you want the peace of mind that the electrics in your home are safe . The building regulations require your electrical installation is tested every ten years if you own your home , and every five years if you are a landlord or live in rented accommodation . The Electrical Installation Condition Report ( EICR ) , previously known as the Periodic Inspection Report , is carried out by a qualified electrician and involves the following : Inspection of the consumer unit or fuse board . Inspection of a sample of switches , sockets and other fixtures including light fittings . Checking the polarity of the installation . Testing protective devices to ensure they work to protect you and your family from electric shock . Below is the average costs for an electrician to carry out an electrical installation condition report for different types of houses : One bedroom flat โ expect to pay from ยฃ 120 . Two bedroom flat โ expect to pay around ยฃ 120 to ยฃ 150 . Three bedroom flat โ costs are between ยฃ 180 and ยฃ 210 . One to two bedroom house โ inspection costs between ยฃ 150 and ยฃ 180 . Three to four bedroom house โ expect to pay anything between ยฃ 200 and ยฃ 250 . Five bedroom house and larger โ costs start from ยฃ 300 and will depend on the size of the house . An EICR will highlight any defects in your home โ s electrical installation including inadequate short circuit protection , outdated wiring , and faulty connections . Houses electrical rewiring prices Many UK homes have old electrical wiring and getting your home rewired is a great way of adding value and ensuring safe and reliable operation . Electrical rewiring costs will vary depending on some factors including : The size of your house ( naturally a three bedroom house will cost more than a one bedroom flat ) . Whether the home is occupied during the rewiring ( electricians will work faster in an empty property ) . The specification of fittings and fixtures you choose ( stainless steel versus white PVC sockets etc . ) . The number of socket outlets etc . and other extras such as security lighting or outside power points . Where you live in the UK because of regional variances in contractor costs across the country . Below is are guide prices for rewiring different home types and sizes including an average two - bed terraced house , three - bed semi - detached house , and an average four - bed detached house . Two bed terraced house A total rewire of a two - bed terraced house including kitchen and bathroom should cost between ยฃ 2,300 and ยฃ 3,500 depending on where you live in the UK and the size of the business you hire . An average of ยฃ 2,750 is a commonly quoted price with the job taking between 5 and eight days to complete . The price will typically include : Renewing all the wiring from the electricity meter to the consumer unit . Installing a new consumer unit . Standard white finish electrical accessories such as socket outlets and switches . Circuit testing and final installation certification . The price excludes plastering and decorating which will be required to finish the job . Your electrician may be able to provide a quote for this type of work . The electrician will ensure the installation meets current standards . Three - bed semi detached house Get FREE Electrical Quotes Today ! A total electrical rewiring project for a 3 - bed semi will involve removing old wiring and fittings and then running new cables and installing new fittings . The price includes supplying a new consumer unit and assumes the work will be in an empty house . The price includes the minor plastering work required to fill in the holes chased in the wall for the conduit . The homeowner is responsible for painting and decorating . The price for rewiring will be between ยฃ 3,000 and ยฃ 4,500 depending on regional variances across the UK . You should expect the work to finish within 6 to 10 days . Four - bed detached house The bigger the house , the longer it will take an electrician to rewire . An average detached house with four bedrooms will have about ten rooms in total , including two bathrooms . An electrician will need about 10 to 15 days to complete the rewire . Expect to pay between ยฃ 3,700 and ยฃ 5,500 for the complete rewire of up to 10 rooms including replacing all the fixtures and wiring with new , and issue of a test certificate on completion . Costs for other small jobs electricians can do for you If you have small electrical jobs needing completion but something not as big as a complete rewire , you can easily get an electrician to provide a quote for small jobs . Maybe you have a plan to renew the consumer unit first , or you would like to install a couple of security lights around your home . Below you will find guide prices on other small jobs electricians can do for you . Replacing a light fitting โ quotes should be between ยฃ 30 and ยฃ 50 , and it should take under an hour to complete the job . Consumer unit replacement โ upgrading your consumer unit will allow you to install additional circuits and make other changes . For this job , electricians will charge anything from ยฃ 300 to ยฃ 450 and take up to a day to finish . Install an external security light with PIR motion sensor โ the electrician will supply and fit a motion activated security light . This type of job takes about 3 hours and cost between ยฃ 80 and ยฃ 120 . Upgrade kitchen lighting from fluorescent to LED downlights โ The job takes an average of 5 to 8 hours , depending on the size of the kitchen . Average costs for the job are in the range ยฃ 250 - ยฃ 400 . Why it โ s important to get professional quotes for house rewiring Finding professional and reliable electricians to rewire your house is now easier than ever . If you use a website like Rated People , you will receive competitive quotes from professional , experienced electricians . The benefits do n โ t end there ; you will also be able to go through each electrician โ s job history and read the reviews for their past customers . Using Rated People will also help you get competitive quotes for the other small electrical jobs mentioned in this article too . | [
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http://housekeeping.wonderhowto.com/how-to/make-homemade-cat-repellent-home-remedies-for-repelling-cats-0154943/ | How To Make a Homemade Cat Repellent - Home Remedies for Repelling Cats By Chipp Marshal 05 / 14 / 2014 6 : 41 am Are you searching for a homemade cat repellent solution ? This article will cover natural indoor and outdoor deterrents for every scenario where cats are causing trouble . The first part will cover home remedies for training cats to stay away from furniture and other restricted areas inside your house . The second part will cover outdoor repellents for keeping cats away from your garden , plants and yard . Step 1 Indoor Repellents for Training Cats Mix apple cider vinegar and water at a 1 : 1 ration . The vinegar can also be substituted for an essential oil such as citronella , lavender , peppermint or lemongrass ( 1 part oil to 3 parts water ) . Either one will make a fantastic cat repellent spray . Just spray it where your cat likes to hang out . It will neutralize the area and your pet will become disinterested in returning . Always test homemade recipes like this on a piece of fabric to make sure it does not stain furniture . You can also use aluminum foil or sandpaper to protect furniture , carpets and counter tops . These items provide an unpleasant surface to walk on . Double sided tape also works great as a cat repellent . They have a hard time tolerating the feel of these surfaces on their paws . This is an easy way to train them to stay away from certain areas of your home . Finally , cats do n ' t like to get wet . You ca n ' t always be on patrol but if you catch your pet in a restricted area , just spray them with a water bottle . This is the simplest home remedy of all . If you continue to repeat this process , it will deter them from returning to the area . This is not a sure - fire way to repel them but it will help aid the training process . Step 2 Homemade Outdoor Cat Repellents Prevention is the best first step . Try to eliminate the factors that are attracting cats in the first place . Get rid of the bird feeder , put a lid on the sandbox and keep tight fitting lids on the garbage cans . Since cats have superior smelling abilities , they are extremely sensitive to scent based cat repellents . As I mentioned above , you can make a really simple homemade remedy out of essential oils . I recommend using peppermint oil for repelling cats outdoors . Just mix 3 parts water to 1 part oil into a spray bottle and apply to necessary areas . You will need to reapply the solution as it wears down from the outside conditions . Adding string to the top of your fence is also a great cat deterrent . This will make it very uncomfortable for them to cross or walk along . If you have a wire fence , applying oil to the top will provide deterrence as well . Another method that works extremely well is tying a disposable aluminum pan to a stake in your yard . As the wind blows , this homemade cat repellent will provide soft noises that will make the intruders very uncomfortable . Finally , this is not necessarily a homemade remedy but it is the most effective outdoor deterrent available . When all else fails , a motion activated sprinkler will get the job done . When an animal walks into the path , it sets off a startling alarm and sends a quick spray of water at the intruder . These have proven to be the best repellent for cats , deer , skunk , raccoon and other wildlife . Again , it is not homemade but it is a safe and natural solution . Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Step 3 Give Yourself a Pat on the Back for a Job Well - Done ! Using a homemade cat repellent means you know exactly which ingredients you are spreading around your home . It is safer for you , kids , pets and the environment . It will also save you a great deal of money . If you have any natural cat repellent recipes that you have had success with , please let me know in the comment section below . Thanks and good luck ! | [
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http://housing.gatech.edu/building/north-avenue-north | Georgia Institute of Technology Department of Housing Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA North Avenue North North Avenue North Apartments NAN consist of four and six bedroom apartments All residents of an apartment share a living room and kitchen and two residents share one bath The private bedrooms are furnished with a twin bed extralong mattress desk desk chair wardrobe and dresser Kitchens include a dishwasher garbage disposal and microwave as well as a full size stove oven and refrigerator Livingdining spaces have a sofa chairs side tables and dining table with chairs This description applies to nearly all rooms in the building Some rooms may have a slightly different configuration due to design differences and renovations All rooms will have the same compliment of furniture However pictures above are of actual student rooms and may contain additional furniture and decoration provided by the resident North Avenue North was built in 1995 Address 120 North Avenue NW Atlanta GA 30318 Rates Term 2018 Fall 2019 Spring Academic Year Room Style Apartment Price 478100 per semester Term 2019 Fall 2020 Spring Academic Year Room Style Apartment Price 482900 per semester Tentative Rate Floor Plans 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Location East Campus Area Office North Avenue North Office NANO Style Apartment Program Undergraduate Gender Coed by Apartment Bed Count 582 Capacity 3 4 6 Furniture bed desk chair wardrobe dresser Laundry Located on the first floor Monitor laundry progress via Laundry View Study Located on floors 210 Gym Indoor basketball court and workout room in the Recreation Center Other Connected to the North Avenue Community Restaurant Elevator Yes Kitchen Each apartment has a full kitchen Activity On first floor Assistant Animals Not Allowed Evacuation Plan Download the Evacuation Plan Building Links My Housing Application Maintenance Request Housing Options Contact Us Campus Virtual Tour Interior 360 View Building Hall Director Amber Stultz North Avenue North Building Hall Director 4043853223 amberstultzhousinggatechedu Viewing Documents Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view documents and forms on the Housing site This is free software you can use to read and access the information contained within PDF files Download Adobe Acrobat Reader | [
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http://housing.nv.gov/programs/Neighborhood_Stabilization_Program/ | Neighborhood Stabilization Program For questions or more information , please contact Jacob LaRow Deputy Administrator 702 - 486 - 5990 jlarow @ housing . nv . gov Foreclosure Mitigation Foreclosure Counselors Nevada Hardest Hit Fund Neighborhood Stabilization Program Current Status , August 2014 : No new funding is available to fund NSP projects . Only project administration work continues at this time . For information regarding mortgage counseling , click the link to counselor contact information located on the right side of this page under Foreclosure Mitigation . For mortgage assistance and reinstatement assistance , call the Nevada Hardest Hit Fund at 855 - 428 - 4357 or access their website at https : / / nahac . org / The Neighborhood Stabilization Program ( NSP ) was established for the purpose of stabilizing communities that have suffered from foreclosures and abandonment . Through the purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed and abandoned homes and residential properties , the goal of the program is being realized . NSP1 , a term that references the NSP funds authorized under Division B , Title III of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act ( HERA ) of 2008 , provides grants to all states and selected local governments on a formula basis . NSP3 , a term that references the NSP funds authorized under the Dodd โ Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act ( Dodd - Frank Act ) of 2010 , provides a third round of neighborhood stabilization grants to all states and select governments on a formula basis . NSP funds may be used for activities which include , but are not limited to : Establish financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed homes and residential properties ; Purchase and rehabilitate homes and residential properties abandoned or foreclosed ; Establish land banks for foreclosed homes ; Demolish blighted structures ; Redevelop demolished or vacant properties NSP 1 Action Plan Substantial Amendments Quarterly Reports NSP 3 Action Plan Substantial Amendments Quarterly Reports | [
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http://housing.oru.edu/ | Housing Living on campus will prove to be an incredible opportunity for personal growth and development . In addition to meeting people from a variety of different backgrounds and experiences , you will have unique opportunities to be involved in your community that will sharpen your character and build on your passions to serve Christ . You will make friends that will last well beyond your college years . . . these friends will truly last a lifetime . You will discover that you have a distinct purpose and God - given ability to change the world in which you live As Chancellor Oral Roberts said and it remains true to this day : " You live in campus resident halls so you can learn to live with someone else , improve your attitude , to learn better behavior patterns , to learn to care for people , even when they are often hard to live with . . . " ( 1970 ) Benefits of On - Campus Living Residents are within walking distance of the library , classroom buildings University Center , dining options , and Recreation Center . On - campus housing provides students the flexibility of coming back to their room between classes and activities to do homework , relax , or grab something to eat . Students can get to their early morning classes without fighting traffic , and participate in a late - night study group at the library without concern about the drive home . Campus housing creates bonds that are more difficult to achieve off campus . Residents in the community come from diverse backgrounds and geographic locations . Students can participate in fun activities designed just for residents . Are more involved in campus leadership , organizations and activities Have more contact with faculty and staff members Report a higher degree of satisfaction with their college experience and have higher retention and graduation rates Are more likely to succeed in college and complete their bachelor ' s degree in four years Are more likely to achieve a higher grade point average Have a positive self image , with enhanced self - confidence , public speaking ability , self - reliance Participate in more extracurricular activities ( a factor especially important to recruiters in the job search process ) Housing Eligibility All new , incoming students must pay the one - time , non - refundable Enrollment fee of $ 250 before they can select a room in the online process . The enrollment fee can be paid in person with Student Accounts or online by logging in to VISION , selecting " Make a Payment " and clicking on the e - Deposits tab and then selecting Enrollment Fee and the appropriate entry term . All Freshman are required to live on campus Undergraduate students who are under 23 years of age are required to live on campus in the residence halls . Students under 23 years of age who would like to be considered for commuter status must petition through the Office of Student Development - LRC 2nd Floor . Undergraduate students who are 23 years of age and over ; part - time students ; married students ; and graduate students are eligible to live off - campus . Please submit a Petition for Policy Exception through Student Development ( Students who are married may be asked to provide proof of marital status for the initial year they will live off - campus ) . Graduate students and students age 23 or over may live on campus with an approved petition through the Office of Student Development . Upon acceptance , students meeting these criteria will receive information on how to select a room online . Students will need to meet with a member of Student Development to discuss residential policies , atmosphere and guidelines . All residential and non - residential students will pledge to abide by the University Honor Code in conjunction with their educational and residential experience . | [
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http://housing.utk.edu/halls/fred-d-brown-jr/ | Housing Style Apartment Community Suite Brown Hall 1817 Andy Holt Ave , Knoxville , TN 37916 Front Desk : 865 - 974 - 3350 Click here for a campus map . Our first new residence hall in nearly 40 years , the Fred D . Brown Jr . Residence Hall is a 250,000 square foot facility designed specifically for today โ s student . Brown Hall is a Semi - suite style hall , and features quad shared and double shared living options . An inviting courtyard leads to the main entrance and provides an exciting outdoor space for casual recreation , outdoor study time or a place to enjoy time with friends . This hall complements the existing UT campus while also integrating state - of - the - art Group C Visitation Policy Building Features Room Details Nearby Amenities Comments are closed . | [
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http://houston.astros.mlb.com/hou/team/exec_bios/slaughter_michael.html | Michael Slaughter Chief Financial Officer Michael Slaughter joined the Astros in October 2015 and began as Chief Financial Officer in 2016 Mike brings extensive executive experience to the Astros in finance accounting and mergers and acquisitions involving both public and private companies Most recently Mike served as the Chief Financial Officer of Crane Capital Group In that position he assisted Jim Crane in the successful acquisition operation and disposition of businesses in a wide range of industries including Crane Worldwide Logistics Crane Freight Services and the Houston Astros In particular Mike played an integral role in the purchase of the Houston Astros and subsequently the Double A Corpus Christi Hooks From June 2008 to September 2015 Mike also served as the Chief Financial Officer of Champion Energy Marketing LLC a leading retail electricity provider Prior to 2008 Mike was the Principal Financial Officer at EGL Inc a Nasdaqlisted global transportation and logistics company Previously Mike had also been EGLs Chief Accounting Officer and VP Finance and Investor Relations Mike began his career at Price Waterhouse where he rose to the position of senior auditor while serving public and private clients across a broad spectrum of businesses Mike earned a bachelors degree in business administration with a major in accounting from the University of TexasAustin in 1988 He and his wife Susan reside in Spring Texas and have a son Nick and daughter Emma | [
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http://houston.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/11-21-12-22-41-wayne-dolcefino-unexpectedly-leaves-channel-13/ | Home Entertainment Whats for Wayne Wayne Dolcefino unexpectedly leaves Channel 13 in surprise announcement but why By Clifford Pugh Nov 21 2012 1139 pm 4 2 Wayne Dolcefino was never one to hold back And the former TV news star told plenty while receiving a fraud fighting award Wayne Dolcefino in a promo photo that appeared on the Channel 13 site when he worked there Courtesy of KTRK In an oddly timed announcement that came at the start of the Thanksgiving holiday Channel 13 officials announced that investigative reporter Wayne Dolcefino has left the station Its a sad day here at 13 anchor Dave Ward said on the 10 oclock news Wednesday The announcement had been previously made on Channel 13s 5 pm news The hardcharging Dolcefino had headed the ABCowned stations 13 Undercover unit for nearly 26 years and won a boatload of Emmy Awards Focusing on government corruption Dolcefino set his sights on politicians schools and such institutions as the Port of Houston which he dubbed the Port of Plenty His investigations led to the resignation of Harris County Commissioner Jerry Eversole and the recent indictment of Harris County Constable Victor Trevino Ward said that Dolcefinos work had led to millions of tax dollars being saved as well as numerous government officials investigated for possible wrongdoing In my opinion Wayne Dolcefino is the best at what he does and we will really miss him Ward said onair in a closing tribute Longtime political observers recall that Dolcefino was a key figure in the outcome of the 1991 Houston mayors race between businessman Bob Lanier and State Rep Sylvester Turner A week before the election Dolcefino aired a story that dubiously linked Turner to a 65 million insurance scam Turner lost the race and sued the station for libel He won a 55 million verdict in 1996 It was subsequently overturned by a court of appeals a decision that was upheld by the Texas Supreme Court Dolcefino is usually a fixture during sweeps the time when stations put their most sensational programming on in hopes of garnering higher ratings that translate into higher advertising rates but has not appeared on the station during the most recent ratings period this month When news of the indictment of Trevino came down last week TV observers found it odd that Dolcefino was not on the air to announce it I have fought hard to honor the long tradition of Eyewitness News Dolcefino said in a statement issued by the station and acquired by the Houston Chronicle I thank the people at Channel 13 who have helped me expose those who betray the public trust and who waste the publics money After 26 years you are like family Telling the truth can sometimes be controversial The big answered question is why did Dolcefino leave at this time Mike McGuff whose popular blog mikemcguffcom covers Houstons media scene reported that the general consensus is that he Dolcefino and the higher ups butted heads over his stories Lets face it Dolcefino has an aggressive provocative hard hitting and sometimes comical style that just doesnt exist much on TV anymore More often than not in television news these days the storys promo is more interesting than the actual content McGuff speculated that Dolcefino might end up at Channel 11 although it is believed Dolcefinos contract contained some sort of noncompete clause I cant imagine a colorful character like Dolcefino would just retire at this point but then you never know McGuff wrote Dolcefinos departure certainly seems to signal the end of an era when largerthanlife figures including Marvin Zindler who died in 2007 Red Duke Shara Fryer and Elma Barrera to name a few gave Channel 13 its unique personality and led to ratings dominance throughout the 1980s and 1990s 4 2 View this post on Instagram Did someone say FREE COFFEE culturemapatx frostbank and joscoffee have teamed up to give out 200 worth of free 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http://houston.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/applying_for_a_visa.xml | APPLYING FOR A VISA 1 BEFORE YOU START YOUR APPLICATION visa waivers and restrictions vaccines and immunization travel with pets or plants travel information 2 APPLYING FOR A VISA A TYPES AND REQUIREMENTS B FEES C SUBMITTING YOUR VISA APPLICATION D PROCESSING TIME E STATUS OF A VISA APPLICATION 3 FINAL NOTICES FAQ Frequently asked questions BEFORE YOU START YOUR APPLICATION The Consulate General of Brazil in Houston issues visas for residents of the states under its jurisdiction as follows Arkansas Colorado Kansas Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas The applicant must present proof of residence copy of drivers license utility bill bank statement or lease contract when applying through a third party andor for visas which require living within our jurisdiction in the past 12 months If you dont reside in any of the above mentioned states check the list of Brazilian Consulates in the USA to find out which Consulate is 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http://houstonculture.org/mexico/ballet.html | MEXICO : THE OTHER MELTING POT By Bea McFeaters MORE RESOURCES The Aztec Empire Map of Mexico History of Mexico Mexican Traditions The United States has always been known as " the melting pot " because of the many different cultures it is made of . But oddly enough , when it comes to Mexicans , it is little known that they are mostly mestizos , or of indigenous and European bloodlines . And Mexico has long been influenced by the many different cultures that still exist today : African , French , Spanish , Asian , German , Irish , Italian and more . Many of the descendents ' names are not recognized as such because they are now pronounced with Just as in the U.S. , where scenery and culture changes because of the different races settling there , so does Mexico . The following suveys folklorico traditions in Mexican states from the North , South , Central , East and West to give you a flavor of many diverse influences : Nuevo Leon Nuevo Leon ( North ) Nuevo Leon is a northern state that borders Texas . When the Germans came , they settled mostly in the Texas hill country and Nuevo Leon . Unlike the hill country Germans who were mostly agricultural , the latter settled in Nuevo Leon to also establish breweries . Their influence in Texas country - western music and Tejano music is unmistakable but often overlooked . In the folklorico costume for Nuevo Leon , men wear the leather fringed vests or coats , boots , bandanas and cowboy hats . The women wear clothes straight out of " The Sound of Veracruz ( East ) Veracruz The Spanish influence in this eastern coast state is stark , as it was in early Tejas when Spaniards were issued large land grants as rewards . It was and still is an important trading port . The Spanish costume shows the white guayabera pants and shirts and red waist sash and straw hat . The women wear imported white lace dresses ; their hair up in buns in a comb and shawls , or rebozos , accompanied by fans . The style of dance : bambas , and huapangos , which are greatly influenced by flamenco steps . The Jalisco Jalisco ( West ) The Spanish colonized this area for an extended time . The men wore the big sombreros and the traditional Spanish charro suit with the silver studs on the pants and a big bow . The women folklorico wear is a ranchero design dress with unmistakable Indian influenced bright colored ribbons . This is the national representation for Mexican dance as is the Mexican hat dance which comes from this state . Jarabes , which means " sweet syrup , " are best known as many of the dances are those of courtship and very flirtatious . This is also the Nayarit ( Southwest ) Nayarit This is a small southwestern state which was once a part of Jalisco . The men wear the traditional white shirt under a colored shirt that is tied in the front and white pants with bandanas on their heads . The women dress in a small flower print ranchera style outfit and use a Huichol fan instead of a rebozo or shawl like the Jalisco women wear . Interesting to this state is the dance of the matchetes , where men dance clanging and tossing their matchetes to the point of making sparks . This is done while women dance Guerrero ( South ) Guerrero Guerrero is a tropical state on the Pacific coast . It was not only a haven to Asian influences that strayed and landed on its coast , but also a haven for run - away black slaves . In a presentation coordinated by the state of Guerrero , I witnessed a dance that looked like an old clichรฉ about Africans dancing around a fire and being chased by a tiger . This was one of the folk dances archived by African slaves . The Africans also brought us the drum rhythms of cumbias and salsas . The Spanish slave trade Michoacan ( South ) Michoacan Michoacan is largely inhabited by indigenous people . Unlike many of the Mexican Indian tribes , women are allowed to dance . The men wear the muslim white pants and shirts embroidered at the legs and arms with a sash , a poncho , and huaraches . The women wear a black skirt and multi - colored apron with a white embroidered shirt . They wear a long black head wrap tied behind their head with a staw hat sometimes adorned with multi - colored flowers . Most famous to that region is El Baile de Los Viejitos or Dance of the Old Men . This was a chance to mock the Spanish ruling class by doing a dance hunched over like old men with canes . They would wear a mask looking like an old European ( pink face with white hair ) . This dance is customarily done during festivals like El Dia de los Muertos . This is a missionary influenced holiday in which the padres allowed the Indians to celebrate their Indian rituals of honoring the dead by combining it with All Souls Day . Indians believed that it would be a day when their dead ' s souls would come back to earth to savor earthly delights . Therefore , they would ( and still practice ) bring some of the dead ' s favorites and wait at the cemetery for their loved ones . This has also become a day for family to customarily gather , pray , reminisce and bond . Yucatan ( Southeast Peninsula ) Yucatan Yucatan is another Spanish trade port and Mayan kingdom conquest on the Gulf of Mexico . The Spanish and Mayan influence on wear is again notable . The same white guayabera shirt and pants and red bandana for men . The women wear a Mayan design dress trimmed in white lace brightly embroidered with flowers , wearing shawls . Their hair up in combs . The music is acoustical and includes drums and tuba . The Mayan people are still very visible in this state . San Luis Potosi ( Central ) San Luis Potosi While the majority of the Mexican population is now mestizo , one must not forget that there are still several different Mexican Indian tribes . The more famous are the Aztec and the Mayan , but there are numerous others like the Huichol , and the Chichimeca Jonazj . Though Spanish is the official language of the country , in Mexico there are 62 living indigenous languages . The centrally located silver mine state of San Luis Potosi is one which has a large percentage of Huastec Indians . It is well known for its silver mines and textiles . Puebla ( Central ) Puebla Another well - known costume for women is La China Poblana ; a silk / satin skirt with an embroidered or sequined Mexican eagle that pays homage to a woman whose legend tells of a Euro - Indian princess . Although not actually Chinese , the princess was rumored to have been born in Mongolia . She was said to have been attacked by Pacific pirates and sold to a marquis in Mexico as a slave . Legend notes that he paid a high price for her and although originally bought her as a " trinket " to decorate his palace , he grew to treat her as a daughter . Cinco de Mayo celebration in which the Mexican patriots overthrew the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 . CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE U.S . While it is no secret that Texas was originally a part of Mexico ; and although it is recognized that Hispanics were the first true " cowboys , " and that they originally traced many of the great cattle trails , sometimes I wonder how much of what Texans enjoy and claim as their heritage today , were introduced by Hispanics . I once saw a Mexican comedy in which one of the characters state , " They took our land , they took our women , and now they want to claim our barbacoa ! That does it ! rodeo - - just for a moment - - remember to give credit where it is due ! | [
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http://how-i-met-your-mother.wikia.com/wiki/How_I_Met_Your_Dad | in How I Met Your Mother LGBT How I Met Your Dad How I Met Your Dad was the planned spinoff of How I Met Your Mother Contents show Development On October 30 2013 Deadlinecom reported that CBS was in talks with 20th Century Fox for a female spinoff of the show referred to as How I Met Your Father From Carter Bays Craig Thomas and Emily Spivey it would have featured a new group of New York friends and chronicled a female member of the group named Sally and her quest to meet her future husband The new characters were initially planned to be introduced in How I Met Your Mother s series finale The spinoff would not contain any of the original characters from How I Met Your Mother On 15th November 2013 CBS ordered the show to pilot with the title How I Met Your Dad CBS described the show as a kindred spirit of How I Met Your Mother telling the story from a female point of view How I Met Your Dad tells a brandnew story with new characters and a new voice at its center Contrary to the original concept Craig Thomas confirmed that the new characters would not be introduced in the How I Met Your Mother series finale and it will be a standalone show Carter Bays commented that the new show probably wont be set in MacLarens and will have a new bar On May 14 2014 CBS announced that the pilot would not air in the fall of 2014 because they did not approve of it due to casting reasons CBS asked cocreators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas to reshoot it but they refused to do so unless CBS guaranteed an initial 13 episode contract Character Bios Sally Shes crazy messy and unpredictable a female Peter Pan who has never grown up and has no idea of where shes going with her life Shes thinking of calling it quits with her husband of a year Gavin Shell lean on her circle of friends for advice and support through the inevitable divorce She will be played by Greta Gerwig Future Sally was voiced by Meg Ryan Juliet She is Sally s sexy flamboyant energetic partygirl BFF She runs a successful fashion blog Shes delighted to learn Sally is ending things with the terminally boring Gavin She was played by Tiya Sircar Danny Sallys older gay brother a Type A underachieving lawyer whom she shares little in common with They nonetheless share a tight bond although Sallys decision to move in with Danny after her split with Gavin promises to test that bond He was played by Andrew Santino Todd Dannys warm outgoing husband and one of Sallys closest friends from college Unlike Danny Todd welcomes Sally into their home He was played by Drew Tarver Frank The head of IT for Juliets fashion blog Hes a hot nerd He has genuine feelings for Sally but its a onesided flirtation At least for the moment Frank was played by Nick DAgosto Gavin Sallys soontobe exhusband He was played by Anders Holm If the series had been picked up Gavin would have been a recurring character References httpieigncomarticles20140117howimetyourmothercreatorstalkseriesfinaleandhowtheyreapproachingthehowimetyourdadspinoffpage2 httpwwwdeadlinecom201311howimetyourmotherspinoffcbspilot httpstwittercomHimymCraigstatus401570343300505600 httpstwittercomCarterBaysstatuses401559257042407424 httpwwwdeadlinecom201402gretagerwigtotoplinecbshowimetyourmotherspinoff httpinsidetvewcom20140423howimetyourmothermegryan httpdeadlinecom201402drewtarverhowimetyourmotherspinoff Start a Discussion Discussions about How I Met Your Dad CBS not moving forward with HIMYD 77 messages A FANDOM user What people who cheer the endgame are missing is this it may well be the story of how you are totally in love with Aunt Robin 4 years ago A FANDOM user Im not sure that it wasnt that Teds feelings for Robin werent there I think its more to show how dedicated 3 years ago How I met your dad tv series 8 messages A FANDOM user It seems more of a sex and the city like sitcom though according to the descriptions 4 years ago Danielsafe35 They wont do something theyve already done for HIMYM Its just too obvious 4 years ago See more discussions Categories How I Met Your Mother LGBT Configure Reference Popups Recent Wiki Activity The Mermaid Theory Girlalmightyy 1 day ago Baby Talk Girlalmightyy 2 days ago Big Days Girlalmightyy 2 days ago The Possimpible Girlalmightyy 2 days ago Help us grow How I Met Your Mother Wiki Get Started | [
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http://how-to-grow-potatoes.co.uk/first-early-potatoes/ | First Early Potatoes First earlies is the group of potatoes that will grow to maturity the fastest , as the name would suggest . The time from planting out until maturity is about 100 days , so that โ s when you can start lifting them . This period can be shortened if you can keep them under cover for the first 6 - 8 weeks . First earlies will store in the ground for about 4 weeks after reaching maturity , and should be cooked as soon as possible after lifting , to get the fresh taste that only new potatoes will deliver . Following is a list of first early potato varieties available from the featured seed merchants on this website ( Click Links For Details ) : Accent โ Great resistance to garden pests Accord โ An attractive first early with tasty creamy - white tubers Amorosa โ Stunning red First Early Annabelle โ Mouth Watering โ Ideal for grow bags & containers Anya โ Excellent โ nutty โ flavour Casablanca โ Good cropper and tasty too ! Charlotte โ The Chefs โ choice โ RHS Award Elisabeth โ Best potato for container growing Foremost โ Classic potato with excellent flavour โ RHS Award Juliette โ A great flavoured salad potato Lady Christl โ High yielding with great new potato flavour - RHS Award Maris Bard โ High Yielding First Early Potato Pentland Javelin โ A white waxy potato Red Duke Of York โ A Heritage potato ! - RHS Award Rocket โ Uniform Exhibition quality tubers Sharpes Express โ True Heritage potato โ going strong since 1901 Swift โ The fastest cropper on the market โ ready in just 7 weeks Vales Emerald โ Excellent new potato โ Vanessa โ Ideal for exhibition use Winston โ Excellent baking potato โ | [
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http://how-to-start-a-business-guide.com/partnership-advantages.html | Partnership Advantages and Disadvantages There are distinct partnership advantages and disadvantages . Before going into partnership advantages and disadvantages and especially before starting a partnership , let โ s first define โ partnerships โ and make sure we know how they operate . The particular rules about partnerships lead to the partnership advantages and disadvantages . Partnerships Defined and Explained A partnership is an agreement between two or more people to finance and operate a business . Partnerships , unlike sole proprietorships , are entities legally separate from the partners themselves . In a general partnership , however , profits and losses flow through to the partners โ tax returns . Each general partner has equal responsibility and authority to run the business . Each partner should be involved in day - to - day operations of the business , and should make management decisions . Any partner may represent the business without the knowledge of the other partners โ the actions of one partner can bind the entire partnership . If one partner signs a contract on behalf of the partnership , the general partnership and each partner are responsible for that contract . The shared ownership concept that characterizes a business partnership gives it certain distinct advantages and disadvantages . Partnerships are relatively easy to establish ; however time should be invested in developing the partnership agreement . In a partnership agreement , the following arrangements , among others , should be spelled out : How the business will be financed . Who will do what work . What happens if a partner dies . What happens if one or both partners want to dissolve the partnership . It is strongly recommended that an impartial attorney be contacted to write the partnership agreement . Here โ s how to find the right attorney . Business Partnership Advantages Partnerships are relatively easy to establish . With more than one owner , the ability to raise funds may be increased , both because two or more partners may be able to contribute more funds and because their borrowing capacity may be greater . Prospective employees may be attracted to the business if given the incentive to become a partner . A partnership may benefit from the combination of complimentary skills of two or more people . There is a wider pool of knowledge , skills and contacts . Partnerships can be cost - effective as each partner specializes in certain aspects of their business . Partnerships provide moral support and will allow for more creative brainstorming . Business Partnership Disadvantages Business partners are jointly and individually liable for the actions of the other partners . Profits must be shared with others . You have to decide on how you value each other โ s time and skills . What happens if one partner can put in less time due to personal circumstances ? Since decisions are shared , disagreements can occur . A partnership is for the long term , and expectations and situations can change , which can lead to dramatic and traumatic split ups . The partnership may have a limited life ; it may end upon the withdrawal or death of a partner . A partnership usually has limitations that keep it from becoming a large business . You have to consult your partner and negotiate more as you can not make decisions by yourself . You therefore need to be more flexible . A major disadvantage of a partnership is unlimited liability . General partners are liable without limit for all debts contracted and errors made by the partnership . For example , if you own only 1 percent of the partnership and the business fails , you will be called upon to pay 1 percent of the bills and the other partners will be assessed their 99 percent . However , if your partners can not pay , you may be called upon to pay all the debts even if you must sell off all your possessions to do so . This If you Decide on a Business Partnership โฆ โฆ you should create a โ business prenup โ that will protect a business if someone leaves . This โ business prenup โ should spell out what will happen to your company if a co - owner : Wants out of the business Wants to retirs Goes through personal bankruptcy Wants to sell his shares to someone else Goes through a divorce Passes away You have two choices : you can have a business attorney write up your partnership agreement or you can do it yourself . If you decide to do it yourself , a good choice is โ Business Buyout Agreements โ , which walks you through the creation of a legal contract โ a sort of โ premarital agreement โ for your business โ that protects everyone โ s interests . This document will help ensure a smooth transition following someone โ s departure . Business Buyout Agreements : A Step - by - Step Guide for Co - Owners Filed Under : Legal Structure | [
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http://how.com.ng/how-to-make-liquid-detergent/ | Dreamstimecom How To Make Liquid Detergent With Pictures John Ideboghie September 12 2015 DIY 10 When Liquid Detergent was trending in Nigeria couple of years ago I got interested and sought for who could teach me so that I can be making my own soap for sales and private use My first teacher used some chemical combinations that took a lot of time to get the soap formed in a way that would look presentable After the training I lost interest because of the length of time and energy required to prepare it However as time goes by I stumble across another teacher through an email in my box I went for the training and In the production of liquid detergent the quantity of the ingredients is a function of the thickness commercial value cost of production and effectiveness of the soap You have to measure the chemicals accurately to get the soap to the desired quality and quantity Do you know that you can spend as little as N2000 to produce a thick 30 litres liquid detergent This is good news to you if you want to do business with it because your startup capital is low whereas the profit is huge Before I talk about production let me tell you about the chemical components that make up the soap their functions quantity needed and costs of making the 30 litres of it Do not worry about the measurement of the chemicals once you give the seller the quantity quoted in the table below he will give them to you exactly SN CHEMICAL FUNCTION QUANTITY COST IMAGE 1 Caustic soda This is a highly corrosive burns when touched solid compound It looks like granulated sugar and acts as a stain removing agent 1 8 kg use only 2 table spoons full out of it N30 2 Colouring This exists in powdered form in different colours It is changes the look of the soap from colourless to the desired colour Dilute before use N50 3 Formalin This is a clear colorless aqueous solution It is a preservative 1 4 of a litre use only one or two 2 caps ie the cover of the container bottle that is about 5ml N50 4 Nitrosol It is in a power form white in colour and acts as a thickening agent 1 4 kg N600 5 Perfume This is exists in liquid form It gives your product a nice fragrance 50ml N250 6 Soda Ash This is a white anhydrous powdered compound It enhances the performance of the thickening agents 1kg N100 7 STPP This is a white substance that acts as cleaning agent It reacts with dirt in clothing and surfaces 1 4 kg N50 8 Sulphonic acid This is the main acid in the soap compound It is a foaming and washing or cleansing agent It is a brownish and thick liquid it burns when touched 1 litres N680 9 Texapon This is a thick pasty substance It is a foam boosting agent 1 4 kg N150 Note All prices could have changed and might vary depending on the market Apart from the chemicals you need a generous supply of water bowls measuring cup cans and buckets small drum spoon wooden or plastic ladle basin tub turning stick glove and rags to aid the production process To Make Liquid Soap Follow these StepPS Dont forget to rate this article and also leave your commentfeedback Fill a big tub with 25 litres of water You can use a 25litre keg to measure the water Add Nitrosol into the water and stir for about 10 minutes Then take two spoons of your caustic soda and add into a small bowl of water and stir for about 3 minutes to dissolve Add to the diluted caustic soda into the mixture and stir vigorously Carefully mix your Texapon and your Sulphonic acid together in a small bowl caution pour the Sulphonic first into the bowl before carefully adding the Texapon into it Mix properly then pour the mixture it into the mixture in the tub Then stir for about 5 minutes Add your soda ash into a small bowl of water and stir very well for about 2 minutes then add it into the mixture in the tub Mix your STPP in a small bowl and stir then pour in the mixture and stir very well at this point you have to stir it vigorously because it will now be very thick Add one or two caps of pet plastic bottle cover of your formalin and stir Add the perfume moderate one or two cap full of your choice and stir Add the already mixed colour like 20cl liquid of your choice and stir Congratulations your liquid soap is ready You can now package them in containers with your label to be sold PS Dont forget to rate this article and also leave your commentfeedback Home Made Detergent Liquid Detergent Liquid Soap How To Maintain A Good Work Life Balance How To Detect A Fake Third Party Motor Insurance Certificate About The Author John Ideboghie Blogger John is an Insurance Practitioner Blogger Writer Social Media Marketer and Online Insurance Consultant He has more than 7 years in the Insurance Industry working as Insurance UnderwriterClaim Executive As a versatile writer he has written on diverse topics on several sites as a content writer and ghost writer He is married with two lovely kids 10 Responses onogold December 14 2015 Thanks it was helpful onome February 22 2016 Extremely helpful Thanks Nilkanth March 11 2016 thanks you jenny May 12 2016 Ur the bomb buh where can I get d materials to buy my email is akhimienjennifergmailcom Thanks Uduak May 13 2016 Where can i get these ingredients Thanks 4 d writeup admin July 11 2016 You can find these items at your local market or chemical shops KELECHI ONUKWUGHA May 25 2016 I LOVE YOUR WRITE UP AND I MADE LIQUID SOAP WITH TE ABOVE DIRECTIONI OBSERVED THAT MY SOAP COMES OUT TOO THICKWHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT vickymaks July 16 2016 kelechijust add more water to the soap until it gives you the consistency you desire Do not let it be too watery though How to Make Shampoo Using Household Items in Nigeria Howcomng July 11 2016 Also Read How to Make Liquid Detergent HUNDREDMEN August 18 2016 Thanks very much for sharing with usbut Sir where can i buy wholesale chemicals for the production Like the lucrative business Leave a Reply | [
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http://howardforums.com/showthread.php/1571210-New-To-Page-Plus-Have-Questions-Click-Here!-(NEW-Unofficial-Page-Plus-FAQ)-(WIKI) | Forum US Prepaid / MVNO Discussion Page Plus Cellular New To Page Plus ? Have Questions ? Click Here ! ( NEW Unofficial Page Plus FAQ ) ( WIKI ) HowardForums is a discussion board dedicated to mobile phones with over 1,000,000 members and growing ! For your convenience HowardForums is divided into 7 main sections ; marketplace , phone manufacturers , carriers , smartphones / PDAs , general phone discussion , buy sell trade and general discussions . Just scroll down to see them ! Only registered members may post questions , contact other members or search our database of over 8 million posts . Why do n ' t you join us today ! CLICK HERE TO JOIN US If you have time check out our sister site : Niknon . com - a forum about Digital Photography . Results 1 to 1 of 1 Thread : New To Page Plus ? Have Questions ? Click Here ! ( NEW Unofficial Page Plus FAQ ) ( WIKI ) Thread Tools 09 - 17 - 2009 , 07 : 50 PM # 1 avenue I ' ve got more phones than fingers Join Date Aug 2008 Posts 3,904 Carrier ( s ) Cricket Feedback Score 0 New To Page Plus ? Have Questions ? Click Here ! ( NEW Unofficial Page Plus FAQ ) ( WIKI ) Welcome to the new Unofficial Page Plus FAQ ! This FAQ has been revised and updated by several members of the forum . If you have any suggestions please send me a PM . Thank you . - Avenue - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Where is the Wiki located ? http : / / wiki . howardforums . com / index . php / Page_Plus Why PagePlus ? - A minimum $ 10 refill will keep your account active for 4 months . - Standard service ranges from $ 0.04 to $ 0.10 per minute , depending on size of refill . - Only $ 0.50 service charge per month . - Uses the Verizon network and any Verizon phone . - Internet via 1xRTT and EVDO - $ 1.20 / MB and no airtime . - Free low - speed Internet via QNC or dial - up ( available on some phones ) , although this service is unsupported by Page Plus . - Decent customer support , and a great user community on Howard Forums . Coverage ? Please check Page Plus ' coverage here : http : / / www . pagepluscellular . com / Why % . . .age % 20Map . aspx What plans are available ? * Standard Rate Plan ( PAYGO , see " rates " ) - http : / / www . pagepluscellular . com / Plan . . .rd % 20Plan . aspx * Night & Weekend Plan ( 9 PM nights ) - 99c / day - http : / / www . pagepluscellular . com / Plans / UNW % 20Plan . aspx * Power Text - Texts / month : 2,000 for $ 10.95 , Unlimited for $ 19.95 - http : / / www . pagepluscellular . com / Plans / Power % 20Text . aspx * Talk n Text 1200 - 1200 Voice Minutes and 1200 Text Messages + 50 MB - $ 29.95 / month - http : / / www . pagepluscellular . com / Plan . . .xt % 201200 . aspx * Unlimited Talk n Text - Unlimited voice and texts + 20MB - 39.95 / month - http : / / www . pagepluscellular . com / Plan . . .0n % 20Text . aspx Note : A Page Plus " month " has changed to a real month , and is no longer just 30 days . Do I need to purchase an Unlimited Talk N ' Text card each time I want to refill ? No . You must purchase an Unlimited Talk N ' Text card the first time , to activate the plan , but after that you may purchase any refill card to refill your account , as long as the total balance is $ 39.95 or above . What are the standard voice rates ( PAYGO ) ? The followings will give you some idea , please check [ PP โ s website ] for authorized answer . Actual costs may be slightly lower due to a bonus given on higher denomination cards . Note : this is for the standard plan . The Unlimited Talk n Text plan does not give a dollar bonus for the higher denomination cards , only the face value amount is added to your balance . Voice Minute Text Roaming Minute Monthly Fee 4 - 10 ยข 8 ยข 29 ยข 50 ยข * This is the rate deducted per minute for the current active card . The rate will change to the new card when the balance of the current card is used up . Note that if a call is in progress when the balance is used up , the old rate applies for the duration of the call . * * This is the approximate actual cost per minute based on the face value of the card divided by number of minutes for the card . It does not take into account the 50 ยข monthly fee which would increase your actual cost per minute . Also , getting discounted cards would decrease your actual cost per minute . See " Some sites that sell PP refills " . Is the 50 cent monthly fee deducted on monthly plans , such as the Unlimited Talk N ' Text plan ? No . Where to get a phone ? * Buy directly from Page Plus . The selection is tiny but all the features will work out of the box . These are the ONLY handsets ( known ) that work with the App / Ringtone / Wallpaper Store . Please check out the Handsets , Technical , and Modification Discussion Sub - Forum to see if the following phones are compatible with Page Plus Cellular . Please do a search , and check to see . There are some phones that work , and some that do n ' t . There have been many things that have changed recently . Therefore , the following information may not be accurate . * Buy any new or used Verizon postpaid phone . ( Older non - E911 units are allegedly OK too . ) The ESN must be clean , meaning not blacklisted due to the owner not paying his / her Verizon bill or the handset being stolen . ( Remember , this has changed . Please check out the Wiki or the Sub - Forum for more information . ) * Port your current Verizon phone ( prepaid or postpaid ) * Sprint ( and Sprint MVNO ) handsets are by far , the most difficult . All handset are locked , The OTA activation is incompatible . The MMS system ( Picture Mail ) is incompatible . IMHO , these handsets are more or less for serious hackers only . Virgin handsets are PCS 1900 MHz only - do n ' t even bother . * Other CDMA phones ( Cricket , Alltel , USCC , unbranded etc . ) are more compatible and are often unlocked so you can at least do some manual programming to get basic voice and text functionality and get OTA activation to work . YMMV . Page Plus handsets and Verizon PDA ' s ( Windows & Palm ) will do internet upon activation . ALL other handsets will require at least some hacking to get WAP / internet working . Consult the tutorials for handsets that have been successfully provisioned for data . How to get the service ? If you are activating new service , you may use your favorite search engine , you may use your favorite auction site , or you may visit www . pagepluscellular . com To program your phone with Page Plus over the air ( OTA ) , dial * 22890 and press the send key . If that does n ' t work , try * 22801 or * 228 and select Option 1 . You want to do this after the activation is complete on Page Plus ' end . If you are porting a current number to Page Plus , or want / need to get the activation through Page Plus directly , call the customer service number found on https : / / www . pagepluscellular . com / Sup . . .20Service .aspx or visit http : / / www . pagepluscellular . com / Onli . . . / Activate . aspx and select " I want to activate a phone and port my current phone number " and do it free of charge online . If you decide to call , ask for the " Porting Department " . Porting is free but you wo n ' t get any minutes ( 50 minutes or $ 6 balance ) to try out the service . Activation costs $ 10.00 , if you ' re not porting . In some areas , Page Plus may not have a local number for you . You may activate / port your phone to Verizon How does porting work ? Porting is the process of moving your MDN ( phone number ) from one carrier to another . In general the procedure is as follows : WARNING : - - Porting cancels the account you are porting from . - - You will be responsible for any ETF ' s if you are still under contract ( postpaid ) . - - If you are porting INTO an ACTIVE Page Plus account , your current TnT plan and / or balance WILL BE LOST ! ! * Contact your current carrier to get the required information . * Contact Page Plus porting department or a Page Plus Dealer to iniiate the port and provide them with the required information * If you are lucky , the port will complete in a few hours , if not , prepare for the possibility that it could take several days * You must call Page Plus for status reports . If something gets hung up , you can push the process along by facilitating communication between the two carriers . How to change my phone ? You can contact PagePlus customer service and request an ESN change to switch your current number to your new phone for free . You can also contact a Dealer to a request the same service . Some may offer it for free while others charge a nominal fee . How to check my balance ? When you make a call , you โ ll hear an announcement for how many minutes you have for that call . If you do n โ t like this , you can call Page Plus to disable this feature . When your balance is low ( below $ 5 ) , you โ ll receive an alert text message ( SMS ) from Page Plus . You can check your balance anytime by calling 1 - 877 - 359 - 6695 from any phone or dialing # 737 on your Page Plus phone ( free ) . Here are some dial strings to try : # 737pppp1pp1234567890 # pppp1p3 Or # 737pp1pXXXXXXXXXX # ppp1p3 Or # 737pp1xxxxxxxxxx # ppp13 The " p " is a pause , which can be added when you are entering a number in contacts by selecting " Options " and then " Add Pause " ( may be different depending on your phone ) . Use whichever dial string works for your phone and add it to your contact for convenience . How to add money ? You can buy a refill online . Or , use a US Bank ATM machine ( you can use any ATM card , not necessarily issued by USB , and no any fee to be charged ) . If you buy it from PP โ s Yahoo store or on an ATM , the money is added to your phone immediately . Otherwise , you need to call # 737 on your PP phone or 1 - 877 - 359 - 6695 on any phone to add the refill into any PP phone as long as you know the # [ B ] For best results , you might want to turn off your phone , and take out the battery while adding money to your account . [ B ] Some sites that sell PP refills : $ 10 http : / / www . pagepluscellular . com $ 9.5 http : / / www . callingmart . com $ 10 http : / / www . prepaidwireless . com Check the ever popular " Cheap Places to Refill ? " thread for the latest discount deals . ( Go to the last pages . ) http : / / www . howardforums . com / showthread . php ? t = 1349265 Where can I buy a refill by phone ? # 737 from your Page Plus phone 1 - 877 - 359 - 6695 from any phone . How do I recharge my phone ? 1 . Call 1 - 800 - 359 - 6695 from any phone with the refill card number or a credit card 2 . Call # 737 from your PP phone . This is free of charge . How do I check the amount of MB ' s I have remaining on my plan ? If you have " My Account " , you can view the amount you have left . You can sign up at http : / / www . pagepluscellular . com Can the Power Text plan be added on top of the Standard Rate Plan ? Yes . You may want to consider the value of the Talk N ' Text plans though . How to check the expiration date ? If you are on a call on your PP phone , you โ ll hear the expiration date announcement at the end of the call after the other side hang up . But this does not always work . When your phone is approaching its expiration date , a prompt voice will mind you the date after you place a call . Any refill is for 120 days , but count it on 119 days or less due to the confusion on the definition of โ Midnight โ . If you refill before the expiration , all your minutes will be rolled over to another 120 days . If you do n โ t refill , all your minutes will disappear but your phone # will be held for 30 more days . The best way to track expiration is to use www . rememberthemilk . com . You can add a task for each phone you have and make it to repeat after 120 days . When the time is due , it โ ll email you an alert . Every time you add a refill , complete the task and it โ ll re - start the task automatically for another 120 days , very convenient . Again , count on 119 days or less instead to be safe . How do I change my plan ? You can do this by calling Page Plus Cellular at 1 - 800 - 550 - 2436 or by dialing # 737 on your handset . You might want to turn off your phone and take out the battery when changing your plan . Any hidden fee ? Having read above , you might say : sounds too good to be true , what ' s the catch ? There is indeed a small monthly fee : 50 cents are deducted on 25th of every month . That ' s all , basically nothing . This is why I spent my precious time to write this FAQ , PP is this incredible and unbelievable . For those who are still paying $ $ or $ $ $ monthly and on 2 - year contracts , they do n ' t know what they ' ve been missing until Are there overage fees ? Yes . You can find information at . You will only be charged what is in your account . BE CAREFUL : If you add extra $ 39.95 cards , and then get charged overage for data , for example , you will be losing one of the cards , because there will not be enough to refill your account . You might be charged the pay - by - the - minute rate until the refill is gone . Make sure you look out for this ! Are taxes included ? Yes , taxes are included on most online airtime purchases . Can I purchase any refill card for the Unlimited Talk N ' Text or the Talk N ' Text 1200 plan ? You need to purchase the correct card the first time . After that , the plan is on your account , and you can refill by purchasing any card . For example , if you want the Unlimited Talk N ' Text plan , you need to purchase the Unlimited Talk N ' Text card , and after the first time of adding that card , from then on , you can refill using any card . How to check my voicemail ? Dial * 86 or # RET ( # 738 ) , or just dial your own # . No air minutes charge if you use a landline phone to call your PP # and then press # during the greetings to access your mailbox . How do I send an e - mail to a PagePlus phone ? For text ( TXT ) messages , send e - mail to : # # # @ vtext . com For multimedia ( MMS ) messages , send e - mail to : # # # @ mypixmessages . com Replace # # # with the 10 - digit phone number . Note : Text Messages are typically limited to 160 characters , although several text messages may be received broken into 160 characters each if the e - mail is over 160 characters . Picture Messages are typically limited to 1,000 characters . Picture Messaging will be charged in data . Any free nights and weekends ? Yes , please check PP โ s website . This FAQ can not cover all the issues but some questions frequently asked in this forum . ( Remember , the plan will probably be about $ 30 / month and for $ 39.95 / month you can get unlimited . ) Why does my phone show roaming ? Somehow on some phones ( mostly EV - DO phones and quite often on the Motorola handsets ) the roaming triangle pops out solid whenever you are out of your home area and in many instances , even when you are in your home area with native Verizon coverage . In such a case , the phone is still on Verizon โ s network and you wo n โ t be charged at roaming rate . From the following link , you can find the SID ( s ) for the area where you use your phone and add them http : / / www . roamingzone . com / sid / sid1 . shtml How to update my roaming list ( PRL ) ? Dial * 228 , then press 2 , or * 22891 . When I make a call Pageplus first informs me of my current balance , can I turn that off ? Yes , but you will need to call Pageplus customer service at ( 800 ) 550 - 2436 , or dialing 22273 , i.e. CCARE , on your phone . Two Page Plus numbers on one handset ? It has been done , but you will have to go through Page Plus customer service or technical support to walk you through it . Most handsets have NAM 1 and NAM 2 for this purpose . Ref : http : / / www . howardforums . com / showpost . . .95&postcount = 7 Can I get a number in another state ? Yes . For new activations , simply provide the zip code for the area you want . The zip code must be within the Page Plus service area . ( Alltel has yet to be integrated in some areas , ) Ref : http : / / www . howardforums . com / showthread . php ? t = 1560814 How do I port my number and handset from Straight Talk ? * Using instructions on StraightTalk ' s site , get the MEID of your handset . * Call Page Plus ' porting department and tell them you want to port your number over , as well as the MEID you just obtained . * In approximately 24 - 48hr , the port should be complete and you can * 22890 to re - program your phone . * Make an outgoing call to activate service . Ref http : / / www . howardforums . com / showthread . php ? t = 1562921 If I port my number from Page Plus Cellular , do I lose my balance ? Yes , you will lose your balance . You will be deleting your account with Page Plus Cellular , and opening an account with another provider . Do I lose my balance if I do a phone number change ? Yes , you will lose your balance . What is Page Plus ' contact information ? Contact Us - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mailing Address : Page Plus Cellular 1615 Timberwolf Dr . Holland , OH 43528 Phone : Customer Service ( 800 ) 550 - 2436 Activations ( 800 ) 550 - 2436 Fax ( 419 ) 382 - 8729 New Dealer Inquiries ( 800 ) 550 - 2436 x340 Email : Activations activations @ pagepluscellular . com Customer Service customerservice @ pagepluscellular . com Employment employment @ pagepluscellular . com Sales sales @ pagepluscellular . com What are the terms MDN , MIN , PIN , ESN , MEID , HEX , and DEC ? MDN - Mobile Directory Number . This is your phone number , which can be ported from one carrier to another . You may need to enter the MDN when doing manual programming . MIN - Mobile Identification Number . This is the number that your current carrier uses to associate your phone with your phone number . This may be your phone number , or may not be . You may need to enter the MIN when doing manual programming . PIN - PIN can be referred to PIN ' s , such as refill cards , when refilling your service . They can also be referred to as a Voicemail PIN , which is the password you use for your voicemail . They can also be referred to a service available on Blackberries , but this service is most likely not going to work with Page Plus . ESN - Electronic Serial Number . This is the number usually on the back of the phone , under the battery . It is used to activate a phone . MEID - This is a type of ESN . Page Plus ' system does accept MEID ' s . HEX - This is a type of ESN . Page Plus ' system does accept HEX ' s . DEC - This is a type of ESN . Page Plus ' system does accept DEC ' s . BAD ESN - A " Bad ESN " is usually an ESN which has been " blacklisted " or banned , by a carrier . This is usually because the phone is lost , stolen , or has an unpaid bill associated with it . A phone with a Bad ESN can not be activated on Page Plus . CLEAN / GOOD ESN - A " Clean ESN " or good ESN is an ESN that is ready to activate on , or ' good to go ' with Page Plus ' service . That means that the phone is ' clean ' or not lost or stolen . Last edited by icebook ; 03 - 15 - 2012 at 11 : 42 PM Reason : Updated information Quick Navigation Page Plus Cellular Top Bookmarks | [
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http://howardforums.com/showthread.php/1665491-Boost-Mobile-Account-Number | Forum US Prepaid / MVNO Discussion Boost Mobile Boost Mobile Account Number HowardForums is a discussion board dedicated to mobile phones with over 1,000,000 members and growing ! For your convenience HowardForums is divided into 7 main sections ; marketplace , phone manufacturers , carriers , smartphones / PDAs , general phone discussion , buy sell trade and general discussions . Just scroll down to see them ! Only registered members may post questions , contact other members or search our database of over 8 million posts . Why do n ' t you join us today ! CLICK HERE TO JOIN US If you have time check out our sister site : Niknon . com - a forum about Digital Photography . Results 1 to 10 of 10 Thread : Boost Mobile Account Number Thread Tools 08 - 07 - 2010 , 06 : 11 PM # 1 oscar786 Phone Collector Join Date Feb 2006 Location Bloomfield , MI Posts 244 Carrier ( s ) T - Mobile Feedback Score 0 Boost Mobile Account Number Is there any way to Check our Boost mobile " Account number " , when we long into the account it just gives us the " phone number " . . . 08 - 07 - 2010 , 06 : 16 PM # 2 scr6 Phone Collector Join Date Sep 2003 Location Southern California Posts 149 Device ( s ) Blackberry Bold 9780 Carrier ( s ) T - Mobile Feedback Score 0 You will have to call customer care to get your actual account number . It is n ' t posted anywhere in your online account page Trader Rating Howard Forums IdenInsider Nextel Modz eBay 07 : 18 PM # 3 deathtrip Guest With Boost , the account number is your phone number . 08 : 10 PM # 4 scr6 Sep 2003 Southern California 149 Device ( s ) Blackberry Bold 9780 Originally Posted by deathtrip With Boost , the account number is your phone number . I would have to say that this is incorrect . Boost Mobile whether CDMA or iDen has a separate ban number . To the OP if you are trying to port out just save yourself a world of headaches and call care and get your account number . When you do provide your new carrier with your previous carrier info make sure you provide the correct account number and your account pin ( Not your voicemail pin ) and you will have no problems at all . The only other carrier I ' ve had to use the phone number as an account number is with Pageplus or T - Mobile Prepaid . 08 : 18 PM # 5 Guest For porting out , yes there is a 9 digit account number required from the company requesting the port . That is all it is used for as far as I know . The OP never said their specific use for an account number and generally when Boost refers to an account number it means their Boost Phone Number . 08 : 35 PM # 6 oscar786 Feb 2006 Bloomfield , MI 244 Thanks for reply . . . . . . . .very informative 08 - 12 - 2010 , 07 : 45 PM # 7 arp734 Radiation is good Feb 2009 In a house . 517 ZTE Warp Elite Prepaid Yep , if your porting your # out you have to call . Other than that there is no need to have your account number . Just saying . 07 - 02 - 2011 , 09 : 08 AM # 8 lilshot Where ' s the power button ? Jul 2011 1 I forgot my pin and have lost my phone . i am trying to get some phone numbers online so I can make some calls real quick . what do I do ? 07 - 02 - 2011 , 09 : 32 AM # 9 arp734 Radiation is good Feb 2009 In a house . 517 ZTE Warp Elite Prepaid Try calling your cell and listen for it ' s ring . If you know you ' ve lost it elsewhere , then call boost and tell them your situation , they may bypass asking for your pin if you can verify certain info . But you will have to call your cell , or customer care . 10 : 45 AM # 10 If you have lost your phone and do n ' t know the PIN , you must know the month and year of when the account was first activated . They will then let you change the PIN . Quick Navigation Boost Mobile Top Similar Threads Sprint HTC Touch Pro 2 needs to be activated on a current Boost Mobile CDMA account . By ImNoTEDDYBEAR in forum HTC Flashing and Unlocking Replies : 12 Last Post : 12 - 02 - 2010 , 02 : 48 PM FS : Sprint Touch Pro 2 + Activated Boost Mobile CDMA Account By baker954 in forum Take over my phone plan Replies : 3 Last Post : 05 - 25 - 2010 , 06 : 12 AM New phone number on boost account problem By redgurl12 in forum Boost Mobile 2 02 - 02 - 2010 , 05 : 05 AM Current Prepaid Account , Can I port in old number from AT&T / T - Mobile ? By EDF587 in forum Verizon Prepaid 0 11 - 17 - 2009 , 06 : 05 PM Touch Pro for sale on Boost Mobile account 275.00 By wnyhiphop in forum Non GSM phone Buy / Sell / Trade 0 10 - 27 - 2009 , 08 : 52 AM Bookmarks | [
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http://howdo-i.com/backgroundcheck/fbi-criminal-background-check.php | FBI Criminal Background Check - How Do I Get A Background Check On Myself How to request an FBI background check on yourself Background check someone now If you believe that there could be incorrect information on your FBI " Rap Sheet " or more correctly your " Identification Record " , then you will need to make a request to get hold of it . You do have a right to do a criminal background check on yourself but you do have to jump through some hoops to obtain it . If you are thinking of adopting a child or you are required to disclose any criminal record you might have to get a job then you might need to make a request for your criminal history record . Of course you are more likely to want to do an FBI criminal background check to prove that you have not got a record . You can request a copy of your identification record on the FBI web site at fbi . gov . You will find all the instructions that you need to complete the forms , make the request and get it processed . As always there is a fee payable . You never get anything for free these days . You must include the fee with your application . At the time of writing there is a nominal fee to cover administrative costs . Perhaps the hardest part of the application form is the fact that you need to send in a full set of your fingerprints to prove that you are who you say you are . In this instance , a drivers license and a utility bill just will not be enough . Fingerprints have to be taken carefully so that they are clean prints and you must fill in a fresh fingerprint card too . There is a lot that can go wrong if you do this yourself so I suggest that you go down to your local law enforcement office and find an expert fingerprint technician to do it for you . This should avoid any possible problems with the process . Can you get an FBI criminal background check on someone else ? You can not get a criminal background check done on someone else through the FBI . The application must be done in person and if you are trying to get one done for someone else then you would need to get a full , yes all 10 , set of fingerprints . You need to be pretty determined just to get your own rap sheet , it would be close to impossible to get one for someone else without their knowledge . Free criminal background checks Nothing is ever absolutely free I know and you are not going to get as complete and accurate criminal background check on yourself as you will direct from the FBI itself . But you can look up criminal and arrest records , arrest warrants and a lot more information by doing your searches using public records , online . You can do it really quickly too . It can be a very affordable alternative and it can potentially provide you with a lot of diverse information that you might not get from the FBI . This could be bankruptcies , civil judgements , email addresses , property records and other interesting stuff . In addition you can do criminal background checks on anyone you want using public records , not just yourself . Inteligator for unlimited free background checks Author : Steve Gee FBI Criminal Background Check Tagged : Criminal Background Checks Background Checks < < Absolutely Free Background Checks And Unlimited Cheap Background Checks Arrest Record Checks For Android & iPhone > > How Do I Check On Someone ' s Criminal Background Before Lending Money When you are trying to get to know someone it ' s sensible to find out some background information about them before you get too involved . Find out how to do a fully confidential criminal background check on them . How to Access Public Records And Do Background Checks on People from the Internet in 2 Easy Steps I found my partner on the Internet and I would use it again if I ever needed to . If you do the same you will be joining the millions of people who do do the same every year . But how do you know that you are n ' t being lied to or taken for a ride by the person you have just met ? Do n ' t worry - the Internet comes to your rescue again by giving you a perfect way to check them out . Absolutely Free Background Checks - Court Records or Inteligator A comparison of two of the best public records web sites that I ' ve come across . Both are very good for background checks and other public records searches . One of the two services charges you for each search that you perform while you pay a subscription fee to the other site . This then allows you to do as many absolutely free background checks as you want to . So if you know that you only need to do one or two searches then you might opt to pay by the search . 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http://howdoessoilaffectthephofwater.weebly.com/index.html | Home Table of Contents Introduction Background Research Materials Procedure Data Results Conclusion Introduction . . . Have you ever wondered how the soil affects the pH of water ? Our group , The pHinators , measured how soil affects the pH of water . Background Research pH is defined as the negative side of logarithm of the hydrogen ion that is concentrated . The pH scale goes from 1 to 14 with 1 being the most acidic and 14 being the most basic and 7 is neutral . pH can be a huge factor in why your plants may or may not be growing . If you have a high or low pH your plants might grow better or worse . Some plants do prefer more acidic soil and some prefer more basic soil . Depending on what kind of plant you are planting would determine Materials pH sensor Soil Water Coffee filters Cups Shovel Pipette Marker Procedures 1 ) Use a shovel to dig the soil from your chosen location 2 ) Put the soil in a cup and label the cup 3 ) Make sure the cup of soil is half way full 4 ) Fill the rest of the cup with water - Do this for all cups 5 ) Leave the cups for 48 hours After 48 hours 6 ) Use coffee filters and filter into a clean cup - Do this for all cups 7 ) Leave the cups for 24 hours After 24 hours 8 ) Use pipette and drip into pH bottle 9 ) Fill with water to the line 10 ) Add 3 drops of pH liquid sensor 11 ) Shake the bottle and let color appear 12 ) Once color becomes constant compare to pH chart and determine pH level Data Analysis On all of our samples except for the soil that was planted with the tree the pH of the water went down to a more acidic pH . The soil that had the most acidic pH was the one with strawberries planted in it and the soil with the tree planted in it stayed the same as it was when we added the water We found that soil does affect the pH of water . The strawberries were in a more acidic soil . The pH dropped to 6.4 . Though all but the tree sample dropped the pH level none of the levels were extremely low . With 7 being neutral and the lowest pH detected was 6.4 it was still near 7 . So with the water starting at 7.6 originally it only dropped 1.2 to , to get to 6.4 . Thus , the effect of soil on pH was quite low . Bibliography http : / / www . sciencebuddies . org / science - fair - projects / project_ideas / EnvSci_p013 . shtml # summary Acknowledgements We would like to give much thanks to Matthew Platte for letting us use the soil from the school garden for soil samples . Mr . Newmyer deserves great thanks for the time and effort he puts into our class and for his advice . | [
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http://howdoirunfaster.com/speed-drills/stride-length-workout-to-run-faster/ | Improving Your Stride Length Workout To Run Faster In this section , I want to show you how to improve your stride length workout to run faster What is โ stride length โ ? Stride length is the distance that you cover each time you take a step . Your stride length will vary depending upon how long your legs are . Naturally , if you are a tall person , you will naturally have a longer stride length simply because you have longer legs . Likewise , if you are a shorter person , you will naturally have a shorter stride length because your legs are shorter . It does not matter how long or short your legs are when it comes to the science of speed training so there is no need to limit your potential by asking , โ How can I run faster with short legs ? โ or โ How can you run faster if you are not a very tall person ? โ . Everyone is capable of improving the length of their running stride regardless of the length of their legs . Also , it does n โ t matter if you are looking for ways to run faster in short bursts ( such as in football ) or ways to run a faster 5k , you still need to work on increasing your stride lengths . There are many effective and proven stride length workout to run faster , but in this section , I just want to focus on the ways to run faster that you can : Perform without having to buy any special equipment . ( Parachutes , flexbands , sleds , etc . ) Perform without the aid of a spotter or training partner . Perform without having to buy a gym membership or enroll in a specialized training facility . Let โ s take a closer detailed look at how can you run faster by increasing your stride length and why it works . How Can You Run Faster By Increasing Your Stride Length ? Before I go into detail about each stride length , let โ s first take a look at โ why โ increasing your stride length is necessary and then afterwards , I will show you scientifically โ how โ and โ why โ doing the speed training exercises I share with you will help increase your running stride . First , let โ s take a look at โ WHY โ increasing the length of your stride can help you run faster โฆ Imagine that you are in a 100 meter race and let โ s take a look at the simple math of how you can run faster by improving your stride length . Let โ s just assume that you are a speed demon and capable of completing 100 steps or 100 strides in 10 seconds . ( Which is very fast in real life . ) This means that each โ step โ or โ stride โ you take will cover 1 meter , so in order for you to win the race , you must take 100 steps or 100 strides to complete the race . If you take 100 steps and divide it by 10 seconds you will come up with 10 strides / second . If you work to increase the length of your stride from โ 1 meter / step โ to โ 1.10 meter / step โ and run the exact same race again , you will be able to complete the race in 9.09 seconds This is a huge difference in speed ! I calculated the difference in speed by taking 10 seconds and dividing it by 1.10 meter / step which equals 9.09 seconds This is based on the fact that you are still able to take one step or one stride per second . So basically , you are taking to run a distance of 100 meters instead of doing it in 10 seconds This is a huge improvement in speed . Now that you understand โ why โ increasing your stride length can help you run faster โฆ Let โ s now take a look at exactly โ how โ your stride length improves as you are doing the stride length exercises to increase your speed . How Can I Run Faster By Doing Stride Length Exercises ? If you ask different speed coaches , โ How can I run faster by doing stride length exercises ? โ you will get a lot of conflicting answers especially if your speed coach does not clearly understand the science of running faster . Everyone is born with a natural and specific stride length that they use when running . In order for you to increase your stride length , you have to do some type of โ overload โ or โ overspeed โ training where your body is forced to widen it โ s normal and natural stride length . This โ overload โ training principle is similar to what is used to build muscle or increase the flexibility of your joints . When you hear trainers talk about overloading your stride length , all it means is โ over extending โ the length of your running stride . When you overload your running stride , you are consciously and purposely training your body to โ hyper extend โ or โ over extend โ your stride . In the beginning , when you first train to โ over extend โ your running stride , it will feel very weird , uncomfortable and very off balanced . However , after continual practice to over extend your running stride , your body will slowly adapt and you will begin to โ naturally โ run with a longer stride . There are basically 2 ways to increase your stride length : Run upwards on some type of an inclined surface , or Run with some type of resistance behind you . ( i.e. , parachutes , flexbands , sleds , etc . ) Running upwards on some type of โ inclined surface โ is one common type of speed training methodology which forces your body to hyper extend the reach of your legs , thereby forcing you to practice running with a longer stride . I prefer to show you this type of because it does not require any special speed training equipment and you can do it almost anywhere . The second way of increasing your stride length is to do your speed training on a level surface with the addition of some type of โ resistance โ added to your body such as a parachute , flexbands , weighted running sleds , etc . The addition of the extra weight or resistance that is added in front of you or behind you will force you to push harder with your legs thereby โ hyper extending โ the reach of your stride . It does not matter which method you choose to use , they are both very effective means of increasing the length of your running stride . Hopefully , I was able to help answer your question of , โ by doing stride length exercises ? โ Now let โ s take a close look at some of the on an inclined surface so that it can help to increase the length of your running stride . A Powerful Stride Length Workout To Run Faster As I mentioned earlier , running on some type of โ inclined โ surface is one of the most powerful stride length that is available . In this section , I will focus mainly on the first type of training in which uses various types of โ inclined โ surfaces to increase your stride length because : It is easy to find an inclined surface to You do n โ t need to buy any specialized equipment . ( Parachutes , flexbands , sleds , etc . ) It is safer . It is hassle free because you do n โ t have to worry about setting up any equipment . ( Parachutes , flexbands , sleds , etc . ) Lastly , you can safely learn , practice , and on your own without the aid of a badass personal trainer or speed coach like myself . Once you have applied the โ inclined โ surface training drills then you can move to more advanced level stride lengthening exercises using specialized speed training equipment . Now that I have explained how can you run faster by improving your stride length in โ theory โ , let โ s now take a look at the โ application โ of the various by training your legs to increase your stride length . Ways To Run Faster Using An Inclined Surface To Increase Your Stride Length I will go over each stride length workout and on an inclined surface in detail . Although there are many different speed training techniques and strategies to help increase the length of your running stride , I purposely chose the following exercises because you can go out and practice them immediately and get results . I do n โ t want you to have to hire a trainer or buy specialized speed training equipment . The biggest challenge you will face when training to increase your stride length is to find a quality inclined running surface . Here are the characteristics of a quality inclined running surface : It needs to have a smooth and even running surface with no pot holes , jagged surfaces , or loose stones . It needs to have a smooth and steady rate of incline . It needs to have a lot of open field , length and distance to allow you to run at least 50 - 100 meters ( yards ) without any physical obstructions . It needs to be free of distraction . It needs to have good traction . After extensive research into inclined running surfaces , I have found the following inclines to be of high quality and very safe for speed training drills to increase the length of your stride . The inclined surfaces are listed in random order and neither one is better or more important than the other . Choose the one that best fits your situation . 1 . Parking Garage Ramps โ In my opinion , these are the BEST inclined surfaces to run on because they have a very even running surface that provides lots of traction . The angle of incline is also very steady , consistent and reliable which allows you do a lot of blind folded speed drills without fear of tripping over yourself or twisting your ankle or knee . If you live near a metropolitan area , you should be able to find a very good parking garage that is not busy on the weekends to use for your speed training drills . Even on a busy day , you can still find some empty parking spaces on the very top floors . During the hot summers , the parking garage ramps also provide plenty of shade for your training so you can remain cool and not easily become exhausted . I also like the fact that most parking garages in the U.S. have standardized 8 1 / 2 feet wide parking spaces ( 7 1 / 2 feet wide for compact parking spaces ) which allows you to easily โ mark off โ the distances you have to run for your speed training drills . You can easily mark off your running distances by placing small orange cones on the paint lines or you can simply use several towels , t - shirts , or gym bags to mark off your running distances . Some disadvantages of parking garages are that they may be private and there may be security guards that will not allow you to use their ramps for speed training . You can easily overcome this by befriending the security guard by bringing him some coffee , snacks , sodas , etc . You will be surprised how easily you can win someone over with a cup of coffee and a candy bar . Another disadvantage of using a parking garage is that some parking garages are too short and there may not be enough distance for you to do certain long distance speed drills . Despite the minor disadvantages of parking garages , I still think they are one of the best inclined training grounds for increasing your stride length . 2 . Freeway Entrance / Exit Ramps โ A freeway ramp is another excellent inclined surface that you can use for your stride length training . It provides a very even running surface that provides lots of traction and plenty of running room to do your longer distance speed drills . The angle of incline is also very steady , consistent and reliable which allows you do a lot of blind folded speed drills without fear of tripping over yourself or twisting your ankle or knee . The biggest disadvantage of using a freeway entrance or exit ramp is the safety issue with moving cars and busy traffic , however , if you find a freeway ramp that has little traffic and use it on a Saturday or Sunday , you will find that it is relatively safe and has very little traffic . 3 . Hills โ Hills are awesome inclined surfaces to run on for your stride length exercises . The disadvantages of running on a hill is that the slope of the hill is NOT always consistent and DOES NOT have a gradual incline . Often times the hill is either too steep or too shallow for training . Even if you find a decent hill with a good slope , the surface may not always be smooth and even for your speed drills . The risk of twisting an ankle or knee is higher on a hill because of the uneven and unpredictable surface . Plus , the dirt in the hill may not always have the same texture and hardness depending upon the weather and humidity conditions . Nevertheless , a hill is still a good incline training surface if you do not live near a parking garage or freeway entrance ramp . 4 . Inclined Treadmills โ Treadmills are also a really great inclined training surface . I actually like using them in the early stages of stride length training because it allows you to really โ feel โ the difference between a short stride and long stride . You also have the ability to fine tune and adjust the angle of the incline and the speed of the treadmill to match your skill level and running experience . This is a very useful feature because you can easily track and monitor your running progress in โ time โ and โ angle of incline โ with a high degree of accuracy . On some treadmills you can monitor your heart rate which allows you to keep an eye on the progress of your conditioning and endurance as well . Another advantage of using the treadmill is that you can do it indoors and not be affected by unfavorable weather conditions . The disadvantages of using a treadmill is the โ cost โ of using one . Either you have to join a gym to have access to one or buy your own at home . Obviously if you are in school or on an athletic team you can use the treadmills at your school or athletic training facility but for most people you either have to buy one or join a gym in order to use one . The other disadvantage of using a treadmill is that it may not be fast enough to accommodate your running skill level or your speed level . When I was working as the Lead Personal Trainer at Gold โ s Gym , we had โ commercial โ grade treadmills that were set to max out at 12 miles per hour ( mph ) because the gym did not want anyone to run any faster and risk falling off and getting injured and sue the gym . Due to the liability concerns of most public gyms , you may not be able to find a heavy duty โ commercial โ grade treadmill to use for your training . However , in the beginning stages of your speed training , a treadmill that can operate at 12 mph is still more than adequate for your stride length training and you can still get a lot of benefit from it . Even when you have outgrown the 12 mph limit on the treadmill , you can still use it for โ blind folded โ stride length training so do n โ t eliminate the treadmill altogether just because it can not accommodate your running speed . Lastly , some people do n โ t like doing speed training on a treadmill because it does n โ t feel โ real โ and โ natural โ . The fact that you are running in once place can throw some people off and they prefer to run on โ solid ground โ instead . There is no right or wrong to this , it โ s just a matter of preference . Unsafe Ways To Run Faster Using An Inclined Surface To Increase Your Stride Length In addition to the inclined surfaces I mentioned above , there are also some very popular but UNSAFE using an inclined surface that I DO NOT recommend because they are not safe and the risk of injury is very high . Unfortunately , the type of inclined that I โ m about to share with you below are extremely popular and used by many trainers and coaches but I tend to stay away from them simply because of safety issues . I recommend you avoid the following stride length workouts to run faster due to safety and risk concerns : 1 . Stadium Steps โ Running drills on stadium steps are extremely popular and practiced at almost every school and athletic facility . I am not a big proponent of doing any kind of stride length workouts to run faster on stadium steps because the risk of missing a step , tripping , falling , twisting your ankle or knee , and busting your ass are extremely high . A lot of you reading this may disagree with me on this but this is one of those running philosophies that I just do n โ t subscribe to and some of you may even argue that if it โ s so dangerous , then why is everyone doing it ? I have a personal training policy that if something is unsafe or risky , I try to avoid it especially when there are other exercises available that can help you accomplish the same results without any risk of injury . The risk of injury running on stadium steps comes from the fact that you can not run without constantly watching or paying attention to your step so you do n โ t trip and fall . If you think about it for a moment , it โ s not โ natural โ for you to run and โ watch your step โ at the same time ! In a real game of football , soccer , etc . you do not have time or get a chance to โ watch your step โ as you run . If your mind is focused on your running step during a game , you will not be able to pay attention to your surrounding and move with speed and agility . Therefore , you are training yourself to run unnaturally and learn a skill that does not apply very well in the โ real world โ . This is the main reason I try to avoid running on stadium steps . The only big advantage I see with running on stadium steps is that it is easily accessible to almost everyone who plays a sport for their school or lives near a school with a sports team . Other than this , I really do n โ t see any other advantage to running on stadium steps . 2 . Stairs โ I feel the same way about running on stairs as I do about running on stadium steps . It is not a natural way of running because no one runs and watches their step at the same time in real life . Again , the only advantage I see with using stairs in your stride length training is that it is ease of access and availability . Almost everyone lives near a commercial or residential building that has more than one flight of stairs that you can use for training . Another disadvantage of using stairs is that most of them do n โ t have enough steps for your stride length training . As soon as you get the โ feel โ of extending your stride , there are no more stair steps left in the staircase to run any further or faster . This is why I do n โ t like using staircases . Is Stride Length Training Necessary To Run A Faster 5K Or Just To Run A Faster Sprint ? Increasing your stride length is important whether you are trying to run a faster 5k , a faster mile , or run a faster 40 yard dash . Some folks think that training to increase your stride length is for short distance runners only . This is NOT true . No matter what distance you need to run or what type of sport you play , you can always benefit from being able to run with a longer stride . If you think that stride length workouts are not necessary , just imagine how sooner you would finish running a 5k or 10k marathon if each step you took was 2 - 4 inches longer ? If you combine the increase in stride length on top of the other components of speed that I have discussed with you in this speed training blog , you have no choice but to improve your running speed . Now that you understand the importance of having a stride , let โ s take a look at other The next component of speed training that I want to share with you deals with your running stride . Go back to the previous section on โ Powerful Leg Workouts To Run Faster Go to the next section and learn the โ Stride Frequency Exercises To Run Faster Go back to the homepage and get more answers to , โ How Do I Run Faster ? โ | [
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http://howdoyouplayit.com/rack-o-rules-bonus-rack-o-rules/ | Rack - O Rules and Bonus Rack - O Rules I have a vintage copy of Rack - O , dating back to 1956 , Copyright Milton Bradley . The good thing about this old - timer , aside for the cool throwback look to the cards and the card holders , is that the instructions are printed on the inside of the box ! Pick up an old copy , and never need the rules again , or just keep reading , and come to my web page every time you want to play Racko . Either way is fine by me . Rack - O Deck and Objective A Racko deck is composed of 60 cards , each numbered 1 to 60 . For 2 player games , play only with the cards 1 to 40 . For 3 players , use 1 to 50 , and for 4 players , use 1 to 60 . The objective is to be the first player to arrange all of the cards in your rack from lowest to highest . Starting the Game Have each player cut the deck and reveal a card . The player with the lowest card deals first . The dealer deals 10 cards to each player . Players store the cards in their racks as received from 50 , to 45 , on down to 5 . Do not rearrange the order of the cards in your rack . Place the remainder of the deck in the center of the table face down to create a draw pile . Flip the top card up and place it beside the draw pile to create the discard pile . Play starts to the left of the dealer . Each player must pick up a card from the draw pile , or the top card from the discard pile . If you take a card from the discard pile , you must discard a card from your rack and place the new card in that slot . If you take a card from the draw pile , you can discard either the drawn card or a card from your rack . If you exchange for a card in your rack , the new card must be put into its slot . If at any time the draw pile runs out of cards , flip the discard pile over to create a new draw pile . Winning Rack - O A round ends when the first player in the round is able to rearrange all of the cards in order from lowest to highest ( lowest number in the 5 position , and highest number in the 50 position on the rack ) . When this is done , that player who goes out first is awarded 5 points for each of their cards from lowest to highest , and 25 points for going out ( going Rack - O ) for a total of 75 points . Other players receive 5 points for each card in their rack that The first player to 500 points wins the game . For 2 players and Teams You can add an additional rule to lengthen the game for 2 players . No player may go โ Rack - O โ unless three cards are in sequence , in addition to all card being lowest to highest in the rack . You can also play with partners if you have exactly 4 players . In a partner game , the scores of the partners are added together , and the first team to reach 500 points wins . Bonus Rack - O Bonus Rack - O includes the same rules as Regular Rack - O , but bonus points are scored by achieving sequences of numbers in addition to low to high arrangement . In Bonus Rack - O , only the person who goes Rack - O ( goes out first ) qualifies for bonus points , and bonus points are awarded on top of the 75 points they earn for going Rack - O . Bonus points are awarded as follows : 3 card run = 50 bonus points 4 card run = 100 bonus points 5 card run = 200 bonus points 6 card run = 400 bonus points โ Perquackey Game Rules Battle Chess , Chess Variants and Online Play Overview โ 2 Comments Olivia August 13 , 2011 at 1 : 40 am Question about the two player rules โฆ how do you score a run if it โ s over 3 cards . A 3 card run is required , what is the bonus for having a 4 or 5 card run . Since one 3 card run is required do you get bonus points for having a 2nd ? Thanks ! Reply admin October 28 , 2011 at 7 : 04 pm Sorry for the late response , Olivia , I am sorry for the confusing wording . The 3 in a sequence requirement for 2 players is to lengthen the game . It is an optional rule . If you decide to play with it , I think you have the right thinking โ only allow bonus on 4 + card runs . Reply | [
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http://howdoyouplayit.com/rummikub-rules-play-rummikub/ | How Do You Play It Rummikub Rules How do you Play Rummikub Theres A Reason Its Called Rummikub If you have ever played gin rummy you have played Rummikub with cards instead of Rummikub numbered and colored game tiles That said the rest of this article should be easy to follow Today the game Rummikub is offered online and electronics permit you to play with persons of many different countries This is always interesting for young and old players alike Rummikub Rules are the same for every country so dont let anyone con you even in the wildest of games Initially everyone draws one tile to see who holds the highest number and begins the game Then each player is dealt 14 tiles and arranges them on their private tile display rack according to number or color to make their initial meld A group meld is a grouping of 3 or more tiles of the same number or in a numeric sequence of the same color example 555 in various colors or 6789 in one color A numeric meld of tiles is called a run What Are We Trying to Do Exactly The game objective is to be the first to play all of your tiles and eventually be high scorer so you want to have as many melds as possible to use up your tiles However Rummikub Rules dictate your Initial Meld must total 30 points or you have to forfeit your turn and draw a tile from the pool When it is your turn lay the tiles you have which make melds out on the board You must first lay your initial meld of 30 points In your subsequent turns after the first 30 point meld you can lay out extra tiles to augment melds you have previously laid out in prior turns For example if you have previously played the meld of 678 you could add a 5 or 9 to it of the same color If you have four 5s played previously you may manipulate the meld and move one of those fives into the meld of Joker Is A Wild Man Rummikub Rules state that a Joker red or black can be played like a deuces wild theme in card games However if caught with one in your rack after a winner plays all their tiles that Joker will be 30 point penalty against you In Rummikub you really have to know when to hold them and know when to play them After a winner plays all their tiles the rack of each player is tallied and this number is given in a total to the winner as their high or positive score The same number of tiles are considered a negative score to the player who was caught holding them The score continues through subsequent hands until all tiles are played from the pool Winning the Game The game is considered over when there are no more free tiles in the pool and a winner is tallied from the scores accumulated negative and positive Be A Manipulator The heat of Rummikub is in the manipulating of tiles on your board to add to previous melds thereby using more single tiles in play Sometimes the manipulating becomes very complex so play close attention to your tiles and the melds of other players Each player must complete their turn within the time limit set at the beginning of the game 60 seconds or more or less as determined by the Starter of the game per Rummikub Rules Tips A strategy in this game could be to hold onto a Joker in order to play it at the last moment when needing it to run out of tiles Another ploy would be to have four of one number but only play three of them in a meld retaining the fourth one to be your last tile played to win the hand Chinese Checkers Rules How do you Play Chinese Checkers Go Fish Rules How Do You Play Go Fish Subscribe to our Feed via RSS Categories Balderdash Rules Board Games Boggle Rules Bunco Rules Card Games Chess Chinese Checkers Rules Competitive Connect 4 Rules Cooperative Cootie Board Game Cranium Rules Crazy Eights Rules Dexterity Games Dice Game Dont Spill The Beans Dont Wake Daddy Rules Dreidel Rules Electronic Farkle Dice Game Five Crowns Card Game Hearthstone Hungry Hungry Hippos Kids Game Mad Gab Rules Mancala Rules Mechanical Monopoly Deal Card Game Monopoly Junior Rules MTGOMagic The Gathering Nintendo Old Maid Rules Other Games Party Game Perquackey Phase 10 Card Game Phase 10 Dice Game Pit RackO Ratuki Resource Management Rummikub Rules Scattergories Junior Rules Scrabble Rules Scrabble Slam Card Game Spades Rules Stacking Games Strategy Topple Trivia Verbal Wheedle Card Game Archives January 2019 December 2018 November 2018 August 2018 July 2018 June 2018 September 2017 July 2017 June 2017 December 2015 March 2015 July 2014 June 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 December 2012 November 2012 October 2012 February 2012 December 2011 July 2011 June 2011 May 2011 Contact Us Privacy Policy Sitemap | [
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http://howellsouthwest.ss12.sharpschool.com/ | Southwest Elementary School Pause Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Welcome to Southwest Elementary Southwest Elementary takes tremendous pride in educating and supporting students in all levels of academic performance A Title I school Southwest offers a focused program for students whose first language is not English Beyond its skilled teachers every member of the schools stafffrom teacher aides to secretaries and custodiansdoes their part to make Southwest a fun place for students to learn Extracurricular activities abound in music the arts wellness and leadership through an active Student Council Whats Happening Annual Canned Food Drive Kicks Off at Howell Public Schools Posted on 11132018 An annual districtwide canned food drive organized by students in Howell High Schools leadership classes started Nov 5 and runs through Dec 7 Read More about Annual Canned Food Drive Kicks Off at Howell Public Schools Howell Public Schools Accepting Nominations for Support Person of the Year and Service Person of the Year Posted on 10242017 Howell Public Schools is accepting nominations for Support Person of the Year and Service Person of the Year Read More about Howell Public Schools Accepting Nominations for Support Person of the Year and Service Person of the Year Upcoming Events Thursday December 20 20 No School Holiday Break All Day Wednesday January 2 02 Classes Resume All Day Friday January 4 04 Spirit Wear All Day Monday January 7 07 Special Board of Education Meeting Organizational Administration Building Board Room 411 N Highlander Way Suite D 600PM 730PM Tuesday January 8 08 School Bank SW Hallway 1130AM 130PM Tweets by SW_Coyotes Quick Links | [
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http://howididit-sharepoint.blogspot.com/2012/06/format-date-in-custom-display-form.html | How I did it - Sharepoint Home About 13 June , 2012 Format Date in Custom Display Form Hi guys , here is another nice trick that took me a while to get . Imagine you have a list with a Date field , only showing date value , not Time . If you create a Custom Display Form in Sharepoint Designer , you wiill see something incredible . Date field shows Time value Date field shows less 1 hour , which might lead to show one less day in date value Just like this : Ok the goal is to format the date value , check how I did it . 1 . Edit your custom form in Sharepoint Designer Open your custom form in Sharepoint Designer and select the date value . 2 . Add a format Formula Click the Formula button and write the following Formula : ddwrt : FormatDate ( string ( @ Date ) , 1033 , 1 ) Do n ' t forget to use the string function ! ! Will give you an error in XPath bla bla bla . . . 1033 is the locale code , check other locale codes here List of Locale Codes 1 is the date format , the possible values are 1 , 4 , 5 , 7 , 12 , 13 or 15 , each represent a different date format , pick the one that suites you better . 3 . Save the custom form and its done If you want to keep in touch , feel free to Subscribe to How I did it - Sharepoint Foundation 2010 Publicada por Pedro Alexandre Dinis Rosa em 08 : 34 Reacรงรตes : funny 0 interesting 0 cool Email This BlogThis ! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Etiquetas : custom display form format date formula less one day sharepoint 2010 sharepoint designer Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments ( Atom ) FOLLOW Blog Archive | [
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http://howlearnspanish.com/2011/02/spanish-sentence-starters-and-filler-words/ | Spanish Transition Words ( Muletillas ) and Sentence Starters : The Grease of the Language Gears Andrew Feb 16 2011 Articles / Posts ( go here to start learning Spanish ! ) Popular Spanish 0 comments An extremely common problem amongst people learning a new language is smoothness , that ability to keep talking without herky - jerky stops - and - starts in their sentences ( lots of awkward silences and โ ummms โ while they try to think of the right word ) , which is how fluency is generally defined . A specific area of this that โ s almost never addressed anywhere that I โ ve noticed a lot of people have trouble with , that I had trouble with , is how exactly to start a sentence or statement . What you โ re looking for are Spanish transition words , or โ muletillas โ as they โ re known in Spanish . We โ ve got all these little filler words and phrases in English that we use over and over again that work great for this stuff , and we do n โ t realize that we do , they really are the grease that allows the gears to work โ without it things grind , hang up , jerk back and forth , and sometimes just break down . This stuff is immensely useful and valuable to know if you actually want to be able to talk to people , but almost no one teaches it because it just does n โ t occur to them to do so ( plus , it โ s not โ proper โ formal Spanish , so textbooks shy away from it ) . Let โ s go over a list of the most common and useful Spanish transition words , or โ muletillas โ , and sentence starters : Bueno Bueno can be very accurately translated to the English word โ well โ in the context of โ Well โฆ โ , not โ well โ as in โ feeling well โ in this case . It โ s used in almost exactly the same way in many of the same circumstances , and is probably the most common sentence - starter in Spanish โ you will very , very frequently hear sentences start with โ Bueno , โฆ โ . Examples to give you an idea : โ Bueno , no es lo que queria decir . โ = โ Well , that โ s not what I meant to say . โ โ Bueno , tengo que ir . โ = โ Well , I have to go . โ It is commonly used to make the transition from one thing to another , such as indicating that you โ re going to leave now or that it โ s time to get down to business : the transition from introductions and niceties to actual business at a meeting may be indicated with a simple , single โ Bueno โฆ โ just as we would do the same with a single โ Well โฆ โ Mira Also means โ Look โ or โ Look here โ , but it โ s used much more narrowly than โ fรญjate que โ in that โ mira โ is almost always used to set the record straight . You would likely here it used in the context of some sort of argument or confrontation , as in โ Look here , if you do n โ t clean that up I โ m going to run over you with my cheese car ! โ , which would be โ ยก Mira , si no limpias eso voy a atropellarte Haz De Cuenta Que This phrase means something like โ Imagine that โฆ โ , โ Pretend that โฆ โ , or โ Make believe that โฆ โ and is used whenever you would want to say one of those phrases in English โ do n โ t use โ pretender โ or โ imaginar โ , neither are appropriate really : โ pretender โ means something more like โ to aspire to โ and โ imaginar โ is used like โ imagine โ in the sense of โ I thought โ or โ I suppose โ e.g. โ I imagine you โ re quite busy โ or โ I thought you โ d have already heard about it . โ If you wanted to say anything along the lines of โ Make believe that you are a car made of cheese โ , or โ Pretend that you โ re the mayor of Cheeseville , what would you do ? โ , you would use this phrase as such : โ Haz de cuenta que eres un carro de queso . โ โ Haz de cuenta que eres el alcalde de Quesovilla , ยฟ quรฉ harรญas ? โ Edit : A couple native speakers have told me that they โ ve also heard this phrase used to mean something like โ remember that โ or โ keep in mind that โ , etc . So that โ s also a possible alternative meaning depending on the dialect . Pues This is the Spanish filler word . It โ s like โ bueno โ , but more informal . It frequently finds itself in places where an English speaker would say โ Well โ , โ ummm โ , โ let โ s see โ , โ errr โฆ โ , โ Hang on , let me see here โฆ โ , etc . Examples : โ ยฟ Quieres ver una pelรญcula ? โ ( โ Do you want to see a movie ? โ ) may be answered with something like : โ Pueeesss โฆ . .no sรฉ , ehh โฆ . sรญ . โ ( โ Weeelllll โฆ .I dunno , ehh โฆ .sure . โ ) In many places , Mexico in particular , โ pues โ will be shortened to โ pos โ or even just a hiss that kind of sounds like โ pss โ . In Spain , it โ s โ pue โ instead . Which one you should use should be determined , as always , by how the people around you are speaking . La Verdad Es Que โ The truth is that โฆ โ or โ The truth of the matter is that โฆ โ , but a more contextual translation that would give you a really good English equivalent would be โ actually โ , because they use it the same way we do that word and about as frequently ( in other words : very ) . Many beginning learners will say โ Actualmente โฆ โ when they want to say โ Actually โฆ โ but that โ s incorrect , as you โ ll learn further down when I cover the phrase โ actualmente currently going on right now . Example : โ ยฟ Estรกs bien ? โ ( โ Are you ok ? โ ) โ Pues โฆ la verdad es que no me siento bien . โ ( โ Well โฆ actually , I do n โ t feel well . โ ) Entonces It literally and contextually means โ then โ and is used in a very similar way that we use that word . Normally it โ s used to indicate that one event followed another , just as we use it ( โ Then I went to the store โ = โ Entonces fui a la tienda โ ) , and it โ s also used in a sort of โ So what , then ? โ kind of way , sometimes used the same way we use โ so โ , as in : โ So , what happened next ? โ = โ Entonces , ยฟ quรฉ pasรณ despuรฉs ? โ โ So โฆ you โ re not coming then ? โ = โ Entonces โฆ ยฟ no vienes ? โ or โ Pues โฆ ยฟ no vienes , entonces ? โ O Sea โ In other words โฆ โ , โ That is to say โฆ โ , or โ I mean โฆ โ There โ s an interesting structure to this phrase , because you โ ve got the Spanish subjunctive involved ( click me if you need help with that ) due to the fact that โ s sort of a hypothetical ( as in , it means something like โ if one were to say it this way โ or โ one could say it this way โ ) . โ O โ means โ or โ and โ sea โ is the 3rd person present subjunctive form of โ ser โ , which means โ to be โ . This is an extremely common verbal crutch that you โ ll hear used quite frequently in the way we would use โ like โ or โ you know โ . Examples : โ El jefe no me ha hablado todavรญa , o sea de verdad no sรฉ . โ = โ The boss has n โ t talked to me yet , so in other words I do n โ t really know . โ โ [ blah blah blah long explanation about something ] , o sea la verdad es que solo me gusta mucho la ropa interior feminina . โ = โ [ blah blah blah long explanation about something ] , in other words I just really like women โ s underwear . โ Es Decir More literally means โ that is to say โ and can be used pretty much anywhere you would use โ o sea โ , except it โ s considered a bit more correct and less slangy than โ o sea โ is . Luego โ Luego โ also technically translates to โ then โ and is frequently interchangeable with โ entonces โ , though โ luego โ is more often used to indicated something happening next in sequence , e.g. โ โฆ then I went to the store , then the airport , then home . โ would be something like โ โฆ luego fui a la tienda , luego al aeropuerte , y luego a la casa . โ Sometimes it โ s used when we would use โ later โ , as in the most common example of โ Hasta luego โ which means โ See you later โ . Other similar expressions include โ Luego voy โ ( โ I โ ll go later โ ) , โ Luego te digo โ ( โ I โ ll tell you later โ ) , โ Luego lo hago โ ( โ I โ ll do it later โ ) , etc . Actualmente Not โ actually โ , first of all . This is a false friend , it does n โ t mean what it looks like it does . โ Actualmente โ actually ( see what I did there ? ) means โ currently โ , โ at the moment โ , โ these days โ , or , as the dictionary defines it , โ nowadays โ . The best basic translation is probably โ currently โ . Examples : โ Quรฉ pasa ? โ โ Pues , actualmente no sรฉ , creo que esperamos a que Juan llegue . โ = โ What โ s happening ? โ โ Well , currently I do n โ t know , I think we โ re waiting for Juan to arrive . โ โ Actualmente hace muy buen tiempo , pero podrรญa llover mรกs tarde . โ = โ Currently the weather is very nice , but it could rain later . โ A Propรณsito / Por Cierto They both pretty much just mean โ By the way โ . Just as with โ by the way โ , they usually indicate a change in subject or a transition into some new sort of business . Just use them the same way you would โ by the way โ , e.g. โ A propรณsito , ยฟ sabes dรณnde estรก Marรญa ? โ = โ By the way , do you know where Maria is ? โ or โ Por cierto , ยฟ no ibas a ir a la tienda ? โ = โ By the way , were Por Lo Menos It means โ At least โ . โ Por โ means โ for โ , โ lo โ means โ that โ or โ it โ , and โ menos โ means โ less โ or โ least โ in this case , so you put them together and you get โ that which is least โ , or โฆ โ at least โ . Examples : โ ยก Por lo menos pregรบntale el nombre antes de que le quites la ropa , hombre ! โ = โ At least get her name before you try to take her clothes off , man ! โ Por Fin โ Finally โ or โ At last โ . Frequently said with exasperation that the thing in question is finally happening . Examples : โ ยก Por fin ! ยก Estรกs aqui ! โ = โ Finally ! You โ re here ! โ โ Por fin , tenemos la tarea de todos . โ = โ At last , we โ ve got everyone โ s homework . โ Es Que This is the Spanish equivalent of โ It โ s that โฆ โ or โ It โ s such that โฆ โ or โ The thing is that โฆ โ , all of which are roughly the same thing . This is one of the most common and most useful , all - purpose phrases in Spanish , and can be used for nearly anything โ I guarantee you that if you ask a Spanish - speaking person โ Why ? โ or โ Why is ____ ? โ , there โ s a superb chance that their answer will โ Es que โ is always used to answer something , in response to something , it requires some sort of preceding question or statement to actually respond to . Che This is pretty much exclusive to Argentina and just means something like โ Hey ! โ , or โ Hey buddy โ , e.g . โ ยก Che ! Me gustan tus zapatos . โ = โ Hey , I like your shoes . โ โ ยก Che ! ยฟ Quรฉ tal , hombre ? โ = โ Hey ! What โ s up , man ? โ Lo Que Pasa Es Que โ What โ s happening is that โฆ โ or โ What โ s going on is โฆ โ , that โ s it . It can be used anytime โ Es que โฆ โ can , which means pretty much any time . This is a very common Spanish transition phrase that you โ ve likely already heard unless you โ re just now starting to learn Spanish . Quizรกs / Tal Vez They both just mean โ maybe โ or โ perhaps โ , that โ s it , very simple . You โ ll sometimes see it spelled โ quizรก โ minus the โ s โ on the end . Examples : โ Quizรกs no debรญ haberme comido todas esas ardillas , creo que tengo una bola de pelos . โ = โ Maybe I should n โ t have eaten all those squirrels , I think I have a hairball . โ โ Tal vez El Presidente nos preste algunas de sus prostitutas si nos aburrimos . โ = โ Perhaps the President will let us borrow some of his prostitutes if we get bored . โ Resulta Que Literally , โ It results that โฆ โ or โ It results in โฆ โ , more accurately it means something like โ It turns out that โฆ โ . If you wanted to say โ Well , it turns out that the dog does n โ t like broccoli ! โ you would say that โ ยก Pues , resulta que al perro no le gusta el brรณcoli ! โ You would also use this particular expression to mean โ it works out that โ in a mathematical context , such as saying โ The price of the car works out to 20,000 pesos . โ would be done as โ Resulta que el precio del carro son veinte mil pesos . โ Asรญ Que Just another way of saying โ So โ when used at the beginning of a sentence , such as โ So , you think I โ m fat ? โ would be โ ยฟ Asรญ que crees que estoy gordo ? โ , or โ So , you โ re coming then ? โ would be โ ยฟ Asรญ que vienes ? โ . The reason it โ s used in this very specific manner is due to what it really means , โ asรญ โ means โ this way โ or โ like this โ or โ in this Aunque โ Although โ , โ Even though โ , etc . Examples : โ Aunque me dicen que estoy loco , aรบn voy a rezar al monstruo volador de espaguetti . โ = โ Even though they tell me I โ m crazy , I โ m still going to pray to the flying spaghetti monster . โ โ Aunque hui del โ Superbowl โ como de la peste , aรบn tuve que oรญr personas quejรกndose sobre Christina Aguilera . Yo no estaba feliz . โ = โ Although I avoided the Superbowl like the plague , I still had to hear people complain about Christina Aguilera . I was n โ t happy . โ Ademรกs โ Moreover โ , โ Besides โฆ โ , โ Also โ , etc . This is occasionally also used where we would use โ too โ , e.g . โ รl es guapo y ademรกs inteligente . โ = โ He โ s handsome and smart , too . โ โ El queso es demasiado suave , demasiado dรฉbil , y ademรกs huele muy mal . โ = โ Cheese is too soft , too weak , and besides , it smells terrible . โ Ni Modo Que โ No way that โฆ โ , or โ No way in hell that โฆ โ . โ Modo โ literally means โ way โ so this one is pretty intuitive . It โ s never just used on its own like โ No way ! โ is in English , something always follows it and that something will always involve the subjunctive . Examples : โ ยก Ni modo que vaya a hablar con ella ! โ = โ Like hell I โ m going to talk to her ! โ โ Ni modo que yo pueda ir contigo , lo siento โ = โ No way can I go with you , sorry . โ Sin Embargo โ Sin embargo โ means โ However โ , โ Nonetheless โ , โ Nevertheless โ , โ Notwithstanding โ , etc . It is one of the Spanish transition words that you will hear the most often . This is frequently used while someone is shaking their finger at you . They โ ll acknowledge your point , quite aware that they โ re about to invalidate it , and then say โ sin embargo โ right before they do so . As such : โ Entiendo que el queso no es tan furte como el acero , pero sin embargo voy a hacer un carro con รฉl . โ = โ I understand that cheese is n โ t as strong as steel , but nevertheless I โ m going to make a car out of it . โ โ Admito que paguรฉ por mรกs o menos una docena de prostitutas con fondos del estado , ยก pero sin embargo aรบn creo que soy adecuado para ser El Presidente ! โ = โ I acknowledge that I did pay for a dozen or so prostitutes with state funds , but nonetheless I still think I โ m fit to be President ! โ ( for those who do n โ t get it , that โ s Silvio Berlusconi there on the left ) Menos Mal Que โ Good thing that โฆ โ , or โ It โ s just as well that โฆ โ . Fantastic little sentence - starter that you can get a ton of mileage out of . It literally means โ Less bad that โ , and is just they โ re way of saying โ It โ s good that this thing happened . โ Examples : โ Menos mal que no estacionรฉ mi carro de cheese al sol , ยก se derretirรญa ! โ = โ Good thing I did n โ t park my cheese car in the sun , it would have melted ! ! โ โ Menos mal que no olvidaste los ratones , ยก las serpientes tienen mucha hambre ! โ = โ Good thing you did n โ t forget the mice , the snakes are really hungry ! โ Fรญjate Que โ Look โ , โ Look here , โฆ โ , or โ Look at that โฆ โ , etc . โ Fijar โ means โ to fix โ in the sense of to focus or fixate on something , not as in โ to repair โ ( that โ s โ arreglar โ ) , so โ Fรญjate โ , as you can imagine , means something like โ fix yourself โ ( as in , โ focus yourself โ , i.e. โ pay attention โ ) and โ que โ means โ that โ , so โ fรญjate que โ means something like โ fixate yourself on that โ , or โ focus yourself on that โ and best translates to what we might say as โ Look , โฆ โ or โ Look at that โ . It โ s just used to call someone โ s attention to something An example would be if you wanted to say โ Look , there โ s a giant car made out of cheese ! โ , it would be โ ยก Fรญjate , hay carro enorme hecho de queso ! โ โ Fรญjate โ without the โ que โ means โ Watch out ! โ , โ Look out ! โ , or โ Pay attention , โฆ โ Also , note that โ Fijarse que + subjunctive โ = โ Make sure that โฆ โ , as in โ Make sure that the oven is off . โ ( โ Fรญjate que estรฉ apegado el horno . โ ) . This is usually used the way that we would say โ Check that โฆ โ instead of what most English - speakers will be inclined to use , โ checar โ โ most Spanish speakers use โ Fijarse que + subjunctive โ , not โ checar โ . Lo Bueno / Lo Malo โ The good thing โฆ โ / โ The bad thing โฆ โ โ Lo โ = โ It โ and when placed before another word it means โ that which is ____ โ , e.g. โ lo bueno โ means โ That which is good โ , โ lo malo โ means โ That which is bad โ , and of course the more accurate contextual translation in English would be โ The good / bad thing โฆ โ . This works with a ton of other words , such as : โ lo peor โ = โ the worst thing โฆ โ โ lo รบnico โ = โ the only thing โฆ โ extraรฑo โ = โ the strange thing โฆ โ gracioso โ = โ the funny thing โฆ โ Such as in โ ยก Lo mas extraรฑo es que El Ministerio de Transporte no me daba permiso que manejar mi carro de queso en las carreteras pรบblicas ! โ = โ The strange thing is that the Department of Transportation would n โ t let me drive my cheese car on the public roads ! โ A Ver โ Let โ s see โฆ โ or โ Let โ s see here โฆ โ Fantastically useful little Spanish sentence - starter here . It โ s frequently used to call attention to something , such as : โ ยฟ Tienes un dรณlar ? โ โ A ver โฆ โ = โ Do you have a dollar ? โ โ Let โ s see โฆ โ โ A ver si mi paquete ya ha llegado โฆ โ = โ Let โ s see if my package has arrived yet โฆ โ โ A ver si mi carro de queso flota โฆ โ = โ Let โ s see if my cheese car floats โฆ โ It will be frequently used with โ si โ or โ quรฉ โ to mean โ Let โ s check and see โฆ โ or โ Let โ s check โฆ โ , as in : โ A ver quรฉ hay en televisiรณn โฆ โ = โ Let โ s see what โ s on TV โฆ โ Con Razรณn โ No wonder โฆ โ or โ Little wonder that โฆ โ โ Razรณn โ means โ reason โ , so with โ con razรณn โ you get โ with reason โ , e.g. โ Con razรณn tu carro de queso se derretiรณ , ยก lo dejaste al sol ! โ = โ No wonder your cheese car melted , you left it in the sun ! โ or , using the literal translation ( see if this makes sense to you now , it should ) , โ With reason your cheese car melted , you left it in the sun ! โ Por Eso โ Because โ or โ That โ s why โ . It โ s frequently used to explain or to help make things understood when it might not be clear what โ s going on , e.g . โ Seรฑor Andrew , ยก manejas un carro de queso ! โ , โ Sรญ , por eso mis pantaloncillos estรกn amarillos . โ = โ Seรฑor Andrew , you drive a cheese car ! โ , โ Yes , that โ s why my pants are yellow . โ โ Fรญjate , hay un video musical de Shakira en la televisiรณn . โ , โ Sรญ , por eso no puedo levantarme โ = โ Look , there โ s a Shakira music video on TV . โ , โ Yes , that โ s why I ca n โ t stand up . โ En Fin โ Well , anyway โฆ โ or โ So , anyhow โฆ โ It literally means something like โ In conclusion โฆ โ but is n โ t always necessarily used to conclude something ( though it frequently is , that is it โ s often used to lead into the conclusion ) , sometimes it โ s used to change subjects or bring the conversation back to what was originally being discussed . Examples : โ En fin , la verdad es que sobrevivรญ sรณlo comiรฉndome mi carro de queso cuando quedรฉ varado en el desierto . โ = โ So anyway , I actually did survive only by eating my cheese car when I was stranded in the desert . โ Total This is one of the less - used Spanish transition words but it โ s still common in some dialects . It means something like , โ So it turns out that โฆ โ Total โ literally ( and normally ) means , simply , โ total โ as in โ complete โ , but when it โ s put at the beginning of a sentence as a starter it basically means something like โ So anyway , it turns out that โฆ โ and is frequently paired with โ que โ in the process of doing so e.g. : โ Pues , total que no me levantรฉ a tiempo esta maรฑana . โ = โ Well , turns out that I did n โ t wake up on time this morning . โ Vale Not very common at all in this particular context in Latin America , but I โ ve noticed that it โ s used all the time in Spain ( I spent three months there , in Zaragoza , in 2015 ) , it โ s their equivalent of our โ ok โ or โ you know โ , it โ s a constantly used filler word there . You can use it like you would โ ok โ , you can use it like you would โ well โ ( โ vale โ and โ pues โ are frequently interchangeable ) , you can use it like you sometimes would โ ummm โ ! See below : โ ยฟ Vale ? โ โ Sรญ , vale . โ = โ Ok ? โ โ Yeah , ok . โ โ Pueesss , vale , vamos a ver lo que tenemos aquรญ โฆ โ = โ Wellll , ok , let โ s see what we โ ve got here โฆ โ โ Creo que mi carro de queso no funciona muy bien , vale ? โ = โ I think my cheese car did n โ t work very well , you know ? โ โ Vale โฆ ehhh โฆ donde puse mi busto del culo de Shakira , es doscientos kilos de bronce , sรฉ que estรก en algรบn lugar por aquรญ โฆ โ = โ Ok โฆ ehhh โฆ .where โ d I put my bust of Shakira โ s ass , it โ s two hundred kilos of bronze , I know it โ s around here somewhere โฆ โ Ya What a fantastic little word . It โ s a bit difficult because if you use the literal translation of โ ya โ , which is โ already โ , every time you hear it , it wo n โ t make sense , but you have to understand this word because you will hear it used constantly , it โ s an extremely common Spanish filler word . It can mean โ already โ , of course , it can also mean โ now โ , or if made negative it can mean โ anymore โ as in โ not anymore โ , e.g. โ Ya no viene โ = โ He โ s not coming anymore . โ It โ s often used simply as emphasis , usually to emphasize that something is being done , it โ s being done now , or that something will be gotten to in just a second if the listener would just be patient and quit friggin โ bugging you about it . Examples : โ Ya voy . โ = โ I โ m already going โ / โ I โ ll go in a minute โ / โ I โ m going ! ! ! ! โ [ in response to someone repeatedly insisting that you go ] โ which translation is correct depends on the context . โ Ya estรกn las hamburguesas . โ = โ The hamburgers are ready / here now . โ โ ยก Ya estoy allรญ ! โ = โ I โ m already there ! โ โ La verdad es que ya quiero salir . โ = โ Actually , I already want to leave . โ / โ Actually , I want to leave now . โ To confuse you even further , when โ ya โ is combined with โ que โ it means something completely different : โ Since โฆ โ , โ Seeing that โฆ โ , โ Seeing as how โฆ โ , etc . It โ s used to mean something like โ Well , since ___ has / is already occurred / occurring โฆ โ . Here , look at these and see if you get it : โ Ya que comiste mi carro de queso , ยก ยฟ cรณmo vamos a ir a la casa ? ! โ = โ Since you โ ve eaten my cheese car , how are we going to get home ? ! โ โ Ya que compraste todo lo que necesitรกbamos , supongo que podemos ir a casa ahora . โ = โ Seeing as how you already bought everything we needed , I suppose we can go home now . โ Additional Reading and Further Resources : Places to learn even more conversational Spanish , slang , and expressions ! First and foremost I strongly recommend you check out a podcast called Espaรฑol en 3000 , it โ s run by an Australian guy living in Medellin , Colombia , and they do such an excellent job with their interviews and how they use them to teach Spanish . Unlike most other podcasts focused on teaching Spanish , these are entirely unscripted and natural , with native speakers , so you learn the kind of Spanish people speak in conversation every day . People talk normally , naturally , in their native language . They interview Spanish - speakers living in and around Medellin , and though they talk to more Colombians than anyone they when I tested it , so you can listen to it on the go . Check out my review of them here ( yes , there โ s a free trial ) . I have a whole category of posts on this website dedicated to teaching this sort of colloquial , โ everyday โ Spanish called Learn Spanish for Real : Spanish Slang , Colloquialisms , & Cursewords . Learn the 4 different ways to say somebody is naked in Spanish , or how to say something is a โ rip - off โ in Spanish , or even how to say something is a pain in the neck / ass in Spanish ( I cover both so you have the polite and the not - so - polite way of saying it ) . Edit ( 12 / 9 / 2011 ) : Thanks to a commenter below , I can highly recommend this very extensive article ( be warned : it โ s entirely in Spanish ) on muletillas , definitely worth checking out . Thanks , Mijail999 . Additionally , I have a few other similar posts you might be interested in : How to Not Sound Like a Gringo โ The 17 Most Common Spanish Errors and How to Avoid Them Manners in Spanish โ The Basics of Being Polite in Spanish - Speaking Cultures Spanish Conversation Connectors : โ it seems to me โ , โ all joking aside โ , โ I presume โ , etc . โ 4 Pages Worth ! There โ s a list of muletillas ( what this stuff is called in Spanish ) over on Spanish Wikipedia organized by country , though it โ s all in Spanish . Sources First and foremost the wonderful Spanish speakers I โ ve had the pleasure of meeting and talking to over the years , whether that was in person or via Skype . Secondly , my own personal experience based on reading and listening to actual contemporary Spanish - language media ( which I ca n โ t recommend enough ) . Also , the guys over at HTLAL ( if you โ re not a member you should be ) , Joseph Keenan โ s fantastic Breaking Out of Beginner โ s Spanish , and the Foro de Espaรฑol forums I await your corrections and questions in the comments ( and I do appreciate them , by the way ) . Edit ( 7 / 15 / 2013 ) : Many thanks to Jared Romey at Speaking Latino and his wife , Diana , for pointing out several grammatical errors in this article and then being kind enough to put together a whole word document outlining them and how to fix them for me ! Fantastic ! Additionally , Nรฉlida Kreer at Traducciones - Montevideo was the one who originally caught the errors and mentioned it to Jared . I learned to speak conversational Spanish in six months using TV shows , movies , and even comics : I then wrote a book on how you can , too I have a whole method and a book I wrote about it called The Telenovela Method where I teach you how to learn Spanish from popular media like TV shows , movies , music , books , etc . that you can all find online for free . It was the # 1 new release in the Spanish Language Instruction section on Amazon for nearly a month after it came out and currently has 17 reviews there with a 4.9 / 5 stars average . It ' s available for $ 7.99 - $ 9.99 for the e - book version depending on who you buy it from ( Kindle version on Amazon is now $ 7.99 ) and $ 16.99 for the paperback ( occasionally a bit cheaper , again , depending on who you buy it from ) . It ' s currently available in both e - book and paperback from : Amazon iBooks ( the iTunes store ) Kobo Barnes & Noble Google Play Store Goodreads Scribd Ciando Cheers , Andrew Sorry , the browser you are using is not currently supported . Disqus actively supports the following browsers : Firefox Chrome Internet Explorer 11 + Safari Jim Porter of speekee . com โข 4 years ago Pues . . . great list which must have taken a long time to put together Mijail999 โข 7 years ago Hay una pรกgina interesante en espaรฑol sobre las MULETILLAS , que yo creo que aporta mรกs datos y matices a este excelente artรญculo . Enhorabuena ! muletillas - mendo . blogspot . com / Frederick Colbourne โข 4 years ago I suggest that the idiomatic translation of " oye " as in " Oye , como va ? " is " Hey , how ' s it going ? " oye = hey Another of these muletillas is " Por supuesto . . . " ( Of course . . . ) The narrator in Destinos uses this quite often . First she signifies agreement and then follows through with what she intends to say . If you have not worked through Destinos two or three times , now is your chance to start . http : / / learner . org / series / d . . . Niall Webb โข 7 years ago Oh I wish someone would make this for french ! ; ) Actually French is probably next on my hitlist of languages to learn and I ' m almost certain I ' m going to start up a similar type of site for it , but that ' s probably at least a year or so out , sorry : ( Do you read Jennie in France ? Fantastic blog , especially if you ' re learning French , she has tons of great resources there . Cheers , znseaman Very comprehensive list . I just wanted to add " Oye " ( " Listen . . . " ) . In Mexico City , this is used all the time , to the point of losing it ' s value . It ' s normally used for cutting in on a conversation . " Oye , quรฉ onda con รฉl ? " or plural " Oigan a este . " . Zulu โข 5 years ago Spanish looks hard to learn from a foerign point of view . " No hay modo de que " should replace " ni modo que " at least for the examples you made , and i never heard " haz de cuenta " , you might wanted to say " date cuenta " which means " realise that " , but for saying " imagine that " we just say " imagina que " ( based on your examples ) . Im talking about Spanish from Spain , where nobody say " ahorita " and things like that . George - Ironthumb - Romasanta haz + cuenta is usually used by the mainlanders for " take into consideration " Brian โข 5 years ago Great list ! Is this something that you acquired over a long period of time , or is it something that you sat down and memorized right away ? I would love to add all of these " phrases " to my vocabulary right away but can not think of a practical way of doing it other than making another Anki deck . Trying to use all of these phrases in everyday conversation seems overwhelming and almost . . .unnatural ? Oh it ' s something I learned over a period of time . If I were you I ' d just put them in Anki and review when you can . You could pick a set amount of time to review with Anki everyday , say 20 minutes , and then when that ' s up you just stop - - if there are still cards due then oh well , they can wait . You ' ll get them all eventually , no big deal . Jeffrey Nelson This is one ridiculously thorough list . Good job . Very impressive ! Thanks , Jeffrey ! Diana Caballero You are welcome ! Some of your examples were hilarious ! Hey , look who ' s here ! Thanks again , Diana , and I ' m glad you liked the examples - - I use examples like that for the purpose of making them as memorable as possible to help people remember the Spanish that they were illustrating . Margaret Nahmias โข 6 years ago Ya I have heard ya as yeah . Like when you want to acknowledge what someone is saying , but do n t want to say . NetSpanishLessons Andrew , superb article ! Being able to speak a new language smoothly without any awkward pauses is quite challenging , however , you have provided some key starters and filler words that should help us get over this common difficulty . I feel at ease when using the word " Pues " , or " Pue " . This list is incredibly helpful and many people will be sure to benefit from it . Great job , Andrew ! Guest Hey amigos ! ! bueno , finalmente he aprendido mucho con ustedes , gracias por hacer este foro el cual me ayudo a comprender mucho del ingles , palabras , formas de expresion , etc . . . . ! ! ! les deseo una vida feliz y exitos ! ! ! Ah ! y densen una pasadita por colombia ! ! ! hasta la proxima ! ! ! De nada , me hace feliz que le ayuda tanto a usted . Adios : ) Expanish Love this post ! Ya is a constant cause of confusion for me . . i get what it means but its such an interesting one because its totally contextual . Thanks ! Thanks , glad you liked it Becky . Yup , " ya " is one of those words like " you know " or " well . . . " or " cool " that ' s used a billion different ways and is really difficult to explain / define to people learning the language . Guest I am a spanish - speaker . . . native , i am from colombia I came over cuz i wanna learn to speak english , and i am so close . . . but i can see that there ' s a lot of things out of sense in your translation into spanish of some sentences . . . in your examples , it are wrong . . . eg . โ Look , I did n โ t say you could n โ t touch my cheese car , just do n โ t eat it , ok ? โ which would be โ Mira , no dije que no podrias tocar mi carro de queso , solo no lo coma , ยฟ ok ? โ really it would be ( " mira , no dije que no podรญas tocar mi carro de queso , solo que no lo comieras " or " solo que no te lo comieras " ) " podรญas " and " podrรญas " are used in diferents ways . . padรฌas = pasado - podrias = " it is almost the same but more like maybe sense . . . and in future sense " โ Make believe that you are a car made of cheese โ it really mean " haz de cuenta que eres un carro de queso " . . for us in latin america it has more sense โ Pretend that you โ re the mayor of Cheeseville , what would you do ? โ it really means " Imagina que eres el alcalde de quesolandia , que harรญas ? it has more sense too . . . โ [ blah blah blah long explanation about something ] , in other words I just really like women โ s underwear . โ wich really be . . " Osea , ami solo me gusta la ropa interior femenina " or " Osea , ami realmente me gusta la ropa interior femenina " , and not " Osea , ami solo realmente me gusta la ropa interior femenina " , well , we can also understand , but it has n ' t sooo much sense . . . the next does n ' t has any sense . . . really i do n ' t understand โ ยก Por lo menos pregunta a ella de quรฉ es su nombre antes de intentas quitarle de su ropa , hombre ! โ if you want to say the follow in spanish : โ At least get her name before you try to take her clothes off , man ! โ wich really would be " al menos preguntale el nombre antes de que le quites la ropa , hombre " or " al menos preguntale el nombre antes de que intentes quitarle la ropa , hombre " the next does n ' t has any sense too โ Quizรกs no debรญa haber comido tantas esas ardillas , pienso que tenga una bola de pelo . โ if you meant โ Maybe I should n โ t have eaten all those squirrels , I think I have a hairball . โ it really would be : " tal vez no debรญ comerme todas esas ardillas , creo que tengo una bola de pelos " or " tal vez no debi haberme comido todas esas ardillas , creo que tengo una bola de pelos " It is wrong too โ Tal vez El Presidente nos deje prestar algunas de sus prostitutas si hacernos aburrido . โ if you meant โ Perhaps the President will let us borrow some of his prostitutes if we get bored . โ it really would be : " tal vez el presidente nos preste algunas de sus prostitutas si nos aburrimos " or " tal vez el presidente nos preste sus prostitutas si nos aburrimos " and well , thre ' s a lot of things without sense in your examples into spanish . . . now , i gotta go to classes , but i ' ll come back to help you , and learn more about your language . . . bye friends . . . get kisses Ok . . .Firstly , thank you for stopping by and pointing out these errors , you ' re right on most of them and I have fixed them , except : The first one , " coma " is a command , I ' m telling them not to eat it right now , so it would n ' t be " comieras " . However , you ' re correct about it being " podias " instead of " podrias " . I ' m still learning , so I really appreciate all the help I can get , especially from native speakers , thank you again . I really hope you ' re enjoying learning English , I think it ' s really cool that you decided to do this by finding a site in English for people learning Spanish , that ' s brilliant , I may just try the opposite and see how it works ( that is , find a site in Spanish for people who are learning English ) ! You are wellcome , do n ' t be care ! ! Well , i ' ll tell to you about " coma " and " comieras " , and " comieras " it is not the same than " comerias " . . . . " comerias " goes in the same sense than " podrias " so , it is related to future ! ! and it is applicable for whatever verb , eg : ( lloveria , haria , podria ) etc . . . . " comieras " goes in past sense , it is not happening right now , it passed , eg ( te dije que but well , i ' ll explain you something , what happen is that in this sentence : โ Look , I did n โ t say you could n โ t touch my cheese car , just do n โ t eat it , ok ? " the thing a little bit stranger here is that in spanish when we say a sentence begining in past tencem it finishes in past tense . . . . so if you say " mira , no te dije que no podias tocar mi carro de queso , solo no lo comas " " coma + s " . . anyway , for us , spanish speakers have more sense if you say " mira , no te digo que no puedes tocar mi carro de queso , solo que no te lo comas , ok ? ? " or well , i hope that you understand ! ! ! greetings Danny Thank you very much for this . I would like to , however , point out that there are quite a few grammar mistakes surrounding the subjunctive . Mostly , I saw was the subjunctive being used after " creo que " and " pienso que , " both which should be indicative . But the rest is really great ! What , like this ? โ Quizรกs no debรญa haber comido tantas esas ardillas , pienso que tenga una bola de pelo . โ = โ Maybe I should n โ t have eaten all those squirrels , I think I have a hairball . โ That ' s correct to the best of my knowledge , you ' re saying that you might have a hairball , but you ' re not sure , and this is expressing uncertainty hence the use of the subjunctive . I ' ve made mistakes before , this might be one of them , but I thought that was right . tbone โข 8 years ago What a fantastic little article . Suggested subtitle : " Put the book down ; this is how people really speak . " Regarding " Vale " . I worked in Galicia briefly . They seemed to use it as Yeah yeah , Ok , Understood . My gf ' s Persian family uses it in exactly the same way . I wonder if it ' s Arabic ? โข 8 years ago Could be , Spanish has taken other words from Arabic , especially Lebanese Arabic , most notably " ojala " , originally derived from " oh Allah " . Yup , if you listen to those podcasts by Ben and Marina called ' Notes in Spanish ' I linked to under the ' Tools " section on the left , you ' ll hear them use vale constantly , that was where I realized just how much Spaniards use this word . zuneybunny Thanks for the great tips ! I was reading an interview the other day , and one of the first word the guy said was " pues si " , and I understood it ! HA ! Here ' s the interview ( http : / / www . realmadrid . com / c . . . Awesome , glad I could help . Thanks for the link , I always like watching that sort of stuff . You ' ll hear " Puuueeessss . . . " SO many times it ' s ridiculous , it really is the equivalent to our " Wellllllllll . . . . " Finalca3 This is really useful article , but there are a ton of misspellings there . I saw a penso where it should have pienso , a ja for ya , and a couple of others . I ' m not trying to be pedantic , but it might confuse beginners you know ? Thanks , I found those errors and corrected them . Kristian Pedersen Fantastic ! I ' m spending an exchange semester in Peru ( 2nd week now ) , and have learned spanish by myself since october , and now taking classes . My speaking and flow are good for my level , and I ' ve had lots of conversations in spanish , but this is exactly what I ' ve been missing . You ' re a hero ! I think hero might be a bit much , but I certainly appreciate that : I want to help people learn Spanish , and hopefully learn something myself along the way , that ' s all I really want , so it ' s extremely rewarding to hear people saying that I ' ve helped them . Really , thank you for letting me know , I do appreciate that . How ' s Peru ? What level would you say your Spanish is at ? What would you say has helped you the most in learning it ? Kristian Pedersen It would be unfair to say much about Peru , since I ' ve barely even left the Miraflores district ( mostly business and tourism ) , but apart from the traffic , I like the little that I ' ve seen . The semester does n ' t begin until march , but I ' ve made a few friends in the dorm , as well as the spanish classes I ' m taking . Let me get back to you on how Peru is when I ' ve seen more of it , and met more people from I only started learning spanish by myself this october , when I got the acceptance letter confirmed . I definitely notice how my knowledge of english is a huge help , and there is a slight sense of familiarity from the mostly forgotten french classes in high school . I have a good imagination , which also helps a bit . I ' m going to take two classes at university here * in * spanish . Forget about Bs and As in english and french throughout school ; this is the real test of my language abilities . It ' s scary to think about , but it ' s not going to kill me . Here ' s what I ' ve done so far : - At first , I acquired the Michel Thomas audio course , which was actually alright ; it explained some basic turns of phrases very nicely . However , the slow pace , the horrible accents and constant mistakes of the " students " in the course ( Michel Thomas and two students in a room , conversing ) got too annoying for me . - I changed all of my computer interface ( Facebook , Firefox , GMail , etc . ) into spanish . - Bought a latin american spanish phrasebook , which has been nice to have . - Frequent use of Google Translate , both ways . I ' ve also installed the Gesture Translate extension , which allows me to select + right - click a spanish word and nearly instantly get the english translation . I have n ' t really done much more than that . At the moment , I can understand a lot when reading , which is understandable since I ' ve read a lot . A lot of similar vocabulary to english and french , and a somewhat familiar structure helps a lot . Speaking and understanding is definitely trickier . I make myself understood fairly well , and my pronunciation is alright . I usually understand what ' s said if the other person slows down a little , simplifies his turns of phrases a bit , and uses a lot of gestures . I find that telling jokes with simple vocabulary , and throwing in a regional slang word here and there works wonders . I ' ve had multiple conversations in spanish every day since I got here . I ' m taking spanish classes downtown at the moment , which is ok . I was put in the same group as people who had spanish for years in school , which I guess sounds like a nice thing to brag about , although I know very well how inefficient school is . Some times , we discuss a person ' s physical appearance or role play being in a clothing shop , which is something I ' m not even confident doing in norwegian or english . There is often " fill out the blanks " excersices , which feels kind of daft . I looked at the ones that some exchange students were doing for norwegian , and I actually had to think quite a bit to work it out . Unnatural to say the least . Today on the other hand , we spent half an hour with the professor discussing our last hangover - hilarious ; but also helpful for vocabulary , grammar and conversation ! Other than that , I ' m meeting lots of americans and northern europeans my age there . It ' s amazingly fun , but it does n ' t help my spanish much : P Bottom line : My spanish is okay , definitely for the short time is has taken me . It has a lot of holes , especially spoken comprehension , so I need to roll up my sleeves and stop doing so much in english . I definitely have n ' t improved my spanish while writing this comment : P Randy the Yearlyglot Indeed . . . having learned Spanish in North America , " vale " only ever meant to me " it is worth . . . " but in Spain you do literally hear it ALL THE TIME . Everyone says it , seemingly in every sentence . In that way , it ' s kind of like our valley girls saying " like " . Oy . Great post . Thanks ! Yup , after listening to Ben and Marina ' s conversations ( did you ever listen to those podcasts ? I loved those ) and hearing " vale " used 5 billion times I realized that was precisely it ' s role : " vale " = " ok , you know , and like " all rolled into one word , haha . Oh , also , " vale " can also mean " a coupon or voucher " ( I think it can also be used to refer to a ticket , as in a concert ticket ) : http : / / www . spanishdict . com / . . . | [
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http://howlongcanahdmicablebe.blogspot.com/ | how long can a hdmi cable be before it loses quality Tuesday , 11 June 2013 Success With An HDMI Booster Booster boxes do work well . I have known clients go from getting no signal at all from their TV to getting a full HD signal when using a Booster on a 20m long HDMI cable Posted by Mark Jeffs at 04 : 38 No comments : Email This BlogThis ! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Saturday , 8 June 2013 HDMI Over Ethernet Another useful device is the HDMI over Ethernet extender . This device converts an HDMI cable into Cat5 or Cat6 allowing you to use longer cable runs . Network cables are capable of carrying the signal over longer lengths than HDMI . The downside is the need to use two Ethernet cables . You can get resolutions up to 1080i over 50m using at Cat6 cable . The resolution is reduced as the length increases . Using Cat5e cable will also reduce the resolution . Try cables2u if you are looking for a long HDMI solution . You use two adapters , one at each end , you the plug each adaptor into your HD device such as a TV and Cable box , then you link the two adapters together using two Ethernet cables . Image showing HDMI over Ethernet adapters . Posted by Mark Jeffs at 05 : 31 No comments : Email This BlogThis ! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Tuesday , 4 June 2013 Questions Welcome If you have a question , please leave a post and I will do my best to answer . Cables2u offer a range of HDMI cables at keen prices . 07 : 12 What To Spend You can spend an eye watering amount on a long HDMI cable . The most expensive I ' ve seen was a 10m lead for sale at ยฃ 250 . I ' m sure it would not take much searching to eclipse that figure . My advice would be to try a mid priced cable and see how you get on , as mentioned in a previous post ; you can always add a booster if you are having problems . Bandridge have a good priced 10m cable which can be purchased for around ยฃ 70 . The image below shows the Bandridge BVL1210 . This is a version 1.4 High Speed With Ethernet BVL1210 cable found . This lead is fully 3D compatible . It has braided shielding , hard gold plated plugs and is made with 100 % copper . These leads actually have a certificate style hologram on the packaging to confirm 3d capability at a given length . Bandridge are a European company based in Holland . They launched in 1990 and have a great reputation for providing quality cable solutions . They also own the high end Profigold brand which is distributed world wide . 03 : 10 Sunday , 2 June 2013 How Long Can A HDMI Cable Be Before It Loses Quality ? A very common question I ' m asked is how long can a HDMI cable be . Many people want to move their television to another part of the room , or they may want to run a signal to another TV in another room and are unsure about using a long cable . A HDMI cable uses power from the sending device to power the cable . Most issues come from the loss of this power . I ' ve experienced issues issues where a 20m cable has worked perfectly on one device but causes picture break up on another . There is no simple answer to the question of length , it all depends on a number of factors including , the devices you are using , the quality of cable , level of shielding on the cable and other cables or electrical devices in the area that can cause interference . Longer cable problems may manifest in a few ways , the most common would be picture break up , this is where the screen goes blank or flickers momentarily . Another common problem would be sparkles , this is where you get the odd white pixel appearing on the screen . A totally dead screen could also signal an issue with the cable length . How To Avoid Issues With Cable Length . If you are suffering issues when using a long HDMI cable ; there are a few things that may help . The first thing you should try is a HDMI booster this a small electronic box with a socket on each side , it amplifies the voltage from the cable and repeats the signal , they are very effective are combating signal loss or picture drop out . The image below shows a booster . Another point to consider is buying a cable with ferrite suppressors , these are coils which are usually located a few inches from the end of the cable . They have a minimal effect on reducing interference but they have no effect on signal strength which is the cause of most signal drop out issues . The image below shows a cable with ferrite suppressors . It ' s also worth mentioning HDMI cables with built in repeaters . These are longer cables , usually 20m , 30m and 40m that have a booster box built in . They can be quite expensive and my own preference would always be to try a standard cable first and add a booster if needed . 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http://howlongdoesmarijuanastayinyoursystem.net/hair_drug_testing.html | Hair Drug Testing If you are about to face a hair follicle test , and you know you have used drugs recently , then you definitely have a reason to be worried . However , not everyone knows that hair drug tests are actually the most effective testing method available and is over ten times as accurate as a urine sample would be . Not only is a hair drug test more accurate , but your hair samples can actually display drug use from months and months ago . With a urine test , using marijuana for example , it could only date back as much as 7 - 10 days ( depending on your metabolism and the THC ? s half life ) for the casual user but with a hair follicle test , marijuana can be detected ( if the hair is still there ) from as far as three years prior if you used marijuana . The basic way to understand how a hair follicle test works is to picture it as this : The day you use drugs , any hair that grows after that for a certain time frame will contain chemicals from the drugs . If that hair stays on your head , six months later , it is possible that if that hair is used for a hair sample that it will be detected . If you were to shave your head bald and grow new hair , then don ? t use drugs again , nothing will be detected ? however it is possible they request hair from a different part of your body . While it depends on the person who is taking the hair sample from you , generally speaking , hair is usually removed from only an inch or two from your scalp . The idea , and especially in a work place , is to see if you have been using drugs recently , not a year or two ago . The closer it is to the scalp , the more recent it would be tested . However , some people may remove the hair sample from farther away , and if so you may be in for a big of Hair drug tests are so simple and reliable to conduct that a lot of employers and even schools are able to use this procedure on a regular basis . For instance , you could purchase a kit ( just like with urine tests ) , and it will provide instructions of how to remove a hair sample from the target . After the hair sample is removed , it would be sent to a laboratory for review . The biggest downfall of a hair follicle test would probably be the amount of time that you have to wait to get Basically , if you take drugs , little bits of ? evidence ? will find its ? way through your body and end up staying in certain spots . You may have just a little bit of THC located in your kidney , or even in your head . If drugs are taken , the chemicals will get trapped or filtered in your hair follicles and as your hair starts to grow , for a certain time frame , the chemicals will be stored in that hair . Believe it or not , the chemicals will actually become part of Here is a list of why hair follicle tests are better for the tester : Chemicals become part of your hair and can be traced Even drug use from a very long time ago can be found with the littlest bit of a trace of chemical Hair drug tests are really accurate compared to the other types of tests ( for instance , urine tests can be altered by drinking too much water , making the urine diluted ) Hair drug tests have become probably the most popular method of testing for drugs due to the high efficiency level On the other side of the argument , hair follicle tests have not really became a common procedure because it is costly and takes quite a bit off time to get the results returned from the laboratory . A strand of hair is rather thin as you may know and the total amount of strands of hair you have on your head is just a staggering number . To conduct a hair drug test , the sample must consist of at least fifty different strands of hair . Regularly , a tester will cut from the minimum required distance from the scalp , and it is likely that they do that because the kit they are provided with instructs that to be done . However , it is possible that the tester cuts from farther away without knowledge of how the test exactly works , or because the tester knows that it will date show results from a further date . The minimum required distance that the hair has to be from the scalp is 1.5 inches . After 50 strands that are at least 1.5 inches from the scalp are collected , the samples can then be mailed to the laboratory for further review . First , the person working at the laboratory will screen and review the hair samples . After that , the hair samples will be turned into liquid for the last part of the test . If you purchase a hair drug testing kit , each kit will cost you anywhere from $ 50 - 75 so it can put a little dent on your wallet . On the other hand , urine test kits can be picked up for under $ 20 . With hair drug testing kits , the fee for the laboratory review is usually already added in when you make the payment . One thing that the tester has to remember is that even if a hair sample yields a positive result that is no reason to automatically assume that the person who was tested uses illegal substances . However , a positive result can be caused by legal substances as well . The test could end up discovering drugs because the person was taking over the counter medication , and having a result like that can really throw the tester off . After a hair test is confirmed that the results are positive , it is essential that you get a doctor Now the thing that you probably want to know the most is if you are able to beat the hair drug test or not . You stumbled upon this article because you find yourself in a situation where you are about to get tested and you recently used drugs or think that the tester may date it back a while . There are a lot of companies that will claim that you can cheat your way through a hair drug test by using a special type of shampoo , but those claims are completely false and you will end up wasting your money if you even attempted it . The reason being that a shampoo can ? t remove the chemicals is because the chemicals become part of the hair and you would have to actually remove the hair as well . It ? s kind of like having cookie dough with chocolate chips in it , once they cook , So if shampoo does not work , maybe you could bleach or dye your hair for temporary results ? This is a possibility for temporary results , but you have to remember that your skin is constructed of fatty tissues and fatty tissues hold the responsibility of storing toxins in your body . If you sweat , you will release some toxins and give off skin oil , and if this happens , the sweat / skin oil can touch your hair and you will have drug trace in your hair again . It pretty much goes in a circle Another method that a lot of people attempt is to shave your head bald but as previously stated the toxins will not be leaving your body because you shaved your hair . Your hair will likely grow back into place , and the chemicals will follow along as well . The only way shaving yourself bald works is if you do it to all your body hair as well , and then the tester will have to use a different test method for you , but isn ? t that a little suspicious ? So you will have to remember that if you so happen to make a stupid mistake and use drugs , it can haunt you for a long time , and while hair dug tests are accurate , they can not immediately pin point the cause for positive results . In closing , cheating a hair follicle test is possible , but the chance that you will succeed in doing so is not so great , and don ? t forget that there are not really and good ways to cheat it that involve shampoo . | [
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http://howlongtobeat.com/game.php?id=1274 | Borderlands 2 1.7K Playing 7.2K Backlogs 714 Replays 8 % Retired 84 % Rating 6.1K Beat Overview Discussion ( 0 ) Reviews Playing Backlogs Completions Retired Submit Your Time Main Story 30ยฝ Hours Main + Extras 52ยฝ Hours Completionist 115 Hours All Styles 49ยฝ Hours A new era of shoot and loot is about to begin . Play as one of four new vault hunters facing off against a massive new world of creatures , psychos and the evil mastermind , Handsome Jack . Make new friends , arm them with a bazillion weapons and fight alongside them in 4 player co - op on a relentless quest for revenge and redemption across the undiscove . . .Read More Developers : Gearbox Software , Iron Galaxy Studios Publishers : 2K Games , Sony Computer Entertainment Playable On : Linux , Mac , PC , PlayStation 3 , PlayStation 4 , PlayStation Vita , Xbox 360 , Xbox One Genres : First - Person , Action , Role - Playing , Shooter NA : September 18 , 2012 EU : September 21 , 2012 JP : October 25 , 2012 Updated : 1 Hour Ago Additional Content Polled Rated Main Main+ 100 % All Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate ' s Booty 100 73 % 4h 7h 12h 7h Creature Slaughter Dome 14 64 % 56m 57m 56m How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day 22 72 % 47m 57m 4h 1h Mad Moxxi and the Wedding Day Massacre 16 67 % 1h 2h Mr . Torgue ' s Campaign of Carnage 68 74 % 3h 6h 5h Sir Hammerlock vs . the Son of Crawmerax 15 69 % 47m Sir Hammerlock ' s Big Game Hunt 60 63 % 8h 6h T.K. Baha ' s Bloody Harvest 25 71 % The Horrible Hunger of the Ravenous Wattle Gobbler 14 66 % 50m 55m 54m Tiny Tina ' s Assault on Dragon Keep 76 86 % 8h 11h Ultimate Vault Hunter Upgrade Pack 2 Digistruct Peak Challenge 5 72 % 43m - - 45m Single - Player Polled Average Median Rushed Leisure Main Story 543 31h 09m 30h 18h 05m 51h 17m Main + Extras 956 56h 16m 49h 32h 46m 226h 19m Completionists 191 125h 36m 104h 67h 13m 310h 33m All PlayStyles 1.7K 56h 02m 42h 45m 27h 30m 277h 51m Speedrun Average Median Fastest Slowest Any % 12 6h 56m 50s 6h 25m 50s 2h 53m 12h 10m 04s Multi - Player Least Most Co - Op 173 60h 15m 45h 27h 18m 255h 46m Platform Main Main + 100 % Fastest Longest Unlisted 30 26h 18m 44h 17m 56h 03m 16h 108h 28m Linux 7 32h 11m 47h 43m - - 20h 74h Mac 16 34h 07m 48h 29m 78h 16h 16m 96h Nintendo GameCube 1 24h 24h PC 1.2K 31h 19m 57h 43m 133h 18m 5h 36m 480h PlayStation 3 123 30h 37m 56h 25m 90h 39m 14h 400h PlayStation 4 62 30h 07m 51h 54m 146h 52m 9h 324h 09m PlayStation Vita 8 30h 46m 56h 14m 17h 54m 70h Xbox 360 184 31h 36m 51h 48m 115h 43m 7h 33m 506h 19m Xbox One 30 29h 25m 46h 56m 130h 38m 14h 172h Unlisted 31 0.5 % Linux 8 0.13 % Mac 0.26 % PC 5.1K 82.9 % PlayStation 3 347 5.65 % PlayStation 4 132 2.15 % PlayStation Vita 20 0.33 % Xbox 360 424 6.91 % Xbox One 71 1.16 % Unique : 8 + 2 Omitted Total : 6.1K | [
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http://howmanycaloriescounter.com/grilled-chicken.html | How Many Calories in Grilled Chicken Grilled chicken contains good nutritional value and also tastes scrumptious . However , it also comes with some amount of calories . A medium grilled chicken piece contains a total of 147 calories . Out of these 147 calories 53 % calories come from fat and 47 % calories come from proteins . The total fat content in an equal serving of grilled chicken is 836 grams and protein content in it is 16.79 grams . One thin slice of grilled chicken contains around 17 calories , a medium grilled chicken slice has 33 calories , a thick grilled chicken slice contains a total of 50 calories , one oz of grilled chicken with bone has 28 calories and 1 oz of boneless grilled chicken has a total of 67 calories . There are a number of grilled chicken preparations that one may go for . Each of these tastes as good . Most people prefer having commercially prepared grilled chicken . The calorie content in each of these is different . Each serving of flame skinless grilled chicken breast available at El Pollo Loco contains 179 calories out of which 80 % of the calories come from proteins and the remaining 20 % calories come from fat . The total fat content in an equal serving of flame skinless grilled chicken breast is 4 grams and protein content in it is Market Pantry โ s grilled chicken strips fajita is also quite popular . A 3 oz serving of grilled chicken strips fajita prepared by Market Pantry contains 120 calories . Out of these 120 calories as many as 64 % calories come from protein , 19 % calories come from fat and 17 % calories are obtained from carbohydrates . Previous article How Many Calories in Radishes Next article How Many Calories in Blueberry Pie | [
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http://howmanycaloriescounter.com/homemade-chili.html | How Many Calories in Homemade Chili Homemade Chili is quite a popular food item which is low in calories . However , there are different ways in which Homemade Chili is prepared and the calorie content in it varies to a great extent based on its method of preparation . The ingredients added to Homemade Chili can increase its calorie content . One serving of Homemade Chili which is prepared with a mix of stewed tomatoes , ground beef , tomato sauce and kidney beans has around 394 calories and most of these calories come from saturated fat . It is quite tasteful and also has a good nutritional value . This homemade chili is a good source of protein which helps in keeping the muscles strong and also gives healthy skin . It is also rich in iron , Vitamin A and Vitamin C which give a number of health benefits . However , adding beef to this homemade chili preparation also increases the saturated fat content as well as the cholesterol . You may also opt for Eva โ s Homemade Chili . One and a half cup of Eva โ s Homemade Chili contains 236 calories . The total fat content in this is 7 grams out of which saturated fat content is 3 grams . It also has 25 grams of carbohydrates , 18 grams protein content , 38 mg cholesterol content and 1240 mg sodium . However , it does not offer any Vitamin A , C or iron content as is available in the above mentioned Homemade Chili preparation . Homemade Chili manufactured by Runza is also quite popular . One cup of Runza Homemade Chili weighing around 218 grams contains around 202 calories out of which only 54 calories come from fat . The total fat content in an equal serving of Runza Homemade Chili is 6 grams out of which 3 grams come from saturated fat . It has a total carbohydrate content of 17 grams and protein content of 19 grams . | [
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http://howmanycaloriescounter.com/mango.html | How Many Calories in a Mango Mangoes are available in different of shapes and sizes . These also come in different varieties . The calorie content in each mango differs from the other based on its shape , size and kind . One ounce of Mango has 18 calories , 1 cup of fresh sliced mango contains 107 calories and a large whole mango with skin has 135 calories . Similarly different sizes of Mangoes contain different calorie contents . The calorie content also differs in different kinds of Mango preparations . It is different in Mango milk shake , Mango pickle , Mango Jam , Many people prefer having Mango milk shake rather than having a raw mango . The calorie content in a Mango milk shake is around 79 calories ; the calories may differ based on the amount of sugar and milk content used in the preparation . Some people also go for flavored Mango milk shakes ; the calorie content in such drinks is quite higher than the usual Mango milk shake prepared at home and should be avoided if you are aiming to cut down on your calorie consumption . Mango pickles are also quite popular ; one serving of Indian Mangos are a good source of potassium , Vitamin A and C . A medium sized mango gives around 20 % of the suggested daily Vitamin C content . It also has high Vitamin B content especially Vitamin B6 . Mangoes are also rich in fiber ; there is 4 gram of fiber in one Mango . Food rich in fiber is recommended to those planning to loose weight . Mangoes are not only a good source of fiber but are also fat free . Mango has several other nutritional qualities for instance it helps in the fetus and placenta Previous article How Many Calories in an Onion Next article How Many Calories in a Papaya | [
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http://howmanycaloriescounter.com/roma-tomato.html | How Many Calories in a Roma Tomato The calorie content in Roma Tomato varies based on the size of the tomato and also on its method of preparation . A medium sized raw Roma tomato contains around 35 calories out of which only 9 calories come from fat . An equal sized raw Roma tomato contains 7 grams of carbohydrates , 6 grams sugar , 1.4 grams of dietary fiber , 1 gram protein and 5 mg sodium . The Vitamin C content in a raw Roma Tomato is quite high and it also contains a good amount of Vitamin A . It also contains small traces The calorie content of Roma tomato changes on cooking it . There are various Roma Tomato preparations one may go for using different cooking methods and the number of calories in each of these preparations is different from the other . Those of you who are fond of soups can have it in the soup form . Roma Tomato basil soup is a tasteful and nutritious option when it comes to soups . However , it contains a good number of calories too . There are around 360 calories in each serving of this soup . Roma Tomato salad is also quite popular . Roma Tomatoes Souper Salad for salad bar is consumed by many for the health benefits it offers . It is especially recommended for those trying to shed a few pounds . It offers a good nutritional value and is less in calories at the same time . Each serving of Roma of Roma Tomatoes Souper Salad for salad bar contains as less as 10 calories . White wave baked Roma tomato basil is a well liked Roma Tomato preparation . Each serving of Roma tomato prepared in this manner contains around 90 calories . It also contains some amount of proteins , fat and fiber content and small traces of sodium and calcium and certain essential vitamins . More Resources : Calories in a Chicken Wing | [
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http://howmanyofme.com/people/Aaron_Johnston/ | Aaron Johnston There are 397,050 people in the U.S. with the first name Aaron . Statistically the 156th most popular first name . 99.17 percent of people with the first name Aaron are male . Names similar to Aaron : Erin Ron Ronnie Ronny There are 156,837 people in the U.S. with the last name Johnston . Statistically the 207th most popular last name . Famous people with the last name Johnston : Aaron Kim Johnston Christian Johnston Joe Johnston Aaron Johnston 190 people in the U.S. named Aaron Johnston . Add the results to your web page : HowManyOfMe . com There are people with the name Aaron Johnston in the U.S.A . How many have your name ? You can add the box above to your web page , blog , Livejournal , or MySpace page . Just copy and paste the html code below into the page to which you want to add it . < div style = " color : # 000 ; " > < br > < table width = " 350 " bgcolor = " # FFFFFF " cellpadding = " 1 " border = " 0 " cellspacing = " 0 " style = " background - color : white ; text - align : center ; " > < tr > < td style = " background - color : # 0066B3 ; color : white ; font : 16px / 1.1 Verdana , Arial , Helvetica , sans - serif ; " > HowManyOfMe . com < Hide Name | Show Name Share with your friends Let your friends know about HowManyOfMe . Find out who has the most common name among all your friends . Add to Facebook Use our new application to add your results to your Facebook profile . Click the Facebook logo to begin . All numbers estimated based upon statistical and demographic data from US Census Bureau . For entertainment purposes only . Accuracy Information Privacy Policy | FAQ | COPPA Compliance Mailing List ยฉ 2007 , 2009 Auron Technologies , LLC | [
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http://howthingsfly.si.edu/flight-dynamics/moving-space | Moving in Space How Do You Move About in Space ? A spacecraft uses most of its energy getting up into space . With no drag to overcome once in orbit , the spacecraft can then โ coast โ without expending any more energy . But how can you change a spacecraft โ s course ? Move it from one orbit to another ? Or bring it back to Earth ? View of the Space Shuttle Discovery as photographed during the survey operation performed by the crew on the International Space Station . As part of the survey and part of every mission ' s activities , the orbiter performed a back - flip for the rendezvous pitch maneuver . Credit : NASA How do Rockets Help You Maneuver in Orbit ? Speeding up and slowing down in orbit works just opposite to what you might expect . The larger a spacecraft ' s orbit , the slower the spacecraft travels . So if you wanted to pass a spacecraft just ahead of you , you would have to fire a thruster in a forward direction . This would decrease your orbital energy and drop you into a lower orbit , where you would travel faster ! The " passing lane " in orbit is always lower . How do Rockets Help You Maneuver in Open Space ? Once you are far from a planet , say , while flying between Earth and Jupiter , mid - course corrections are fairly straight - forward . To speed up , you fire a rear - facing thruster . To slow down , you fire a forward - facing thruster . To alter your course , you fire a thruster in a sideward direction . To rotate your spacecraft , you fire a pair of sideward - pointed thrusters located near opposite sides of the spacecraft . To stop rotating , you fire thrusters aimed in the opposite direction . Q : Why do orbiting spacecraft get so hot during reentry ? A : To slow down from 28,200 km / h ( 17,500 mph ) in orbit to a safe landing speed , a spacecraft has to convert all its energy into heat . The heating of the spacecraft and its surroundings results from the formation of shock waves and friction as it moved through the Earth โ s atmosphere . . . . more See All Questions and Answers | [
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http://howto.yellow.co.nz/food-drink/desserts/trifle-recipe/ | Automotive & Marine Careers & Work Computers Food & Drink Health & Nutrition Home & Garden Investment & Finance Legal Parenting ยป More Trifle Recipe Difficulty : Easy Rating : By : Peter Jeffries A trifle is a wonderfully indulgent dessert . Sweet , creamy , with the added textures of fruit and sponge , it is an ideal finish to a meal when you really want to push the boat out . And if you like a little extra zing in your dessert , trifles will happily accommodate a dash of sherry or a liqueur . Delicious Simplicity One of the great things about a trifle is that it โ s easy to make . You do n โ t have to worry about that Cointreau and chocolate soufflรฉ collapsing in the oven or the Bombe Alaska melting before it hits the table . Trifles are a sturdy dessert that can be made successfully by even the most inexperienced cook . They keep well and can be made ahead of time , leaving you free to concentrate on the more demanding elements of your meal . Serving Up Traditionally , trifles are served in glass bowls to display the colourful layers that make up this dessert . The specific bowl is known , unsurprisingly , as a trifle bowl , but punch bowls are also used โ a practice which has given the dessert the alternative name of โ punch bowl cake โ . While there are many different trifle recipes , most trifles conform to the basic structure of sponge , jelly , fruit , custard , whipped cream and , optionally , some form of alcohol . Variation among trifles comes most often in the choice of fruit , the flavour of the jelly and the type of alcohol used . Traditional Trifle Recipe The trifle recipe below is for a traditional trifle . Ingredients : A packet of trifle sponges or a sponge cake cut into strips 2.5 cm thick , 2.5 cm wide and of a length to fit the bowl you are using for your trifle . If you use sponge cake try to find one with a dense consistency as it will hold together better and give a more pleasing texture when soaked in jelly . 1 packet of raspberry or strawberry jelly . Fruit โ traditional choices are tinned peach slices and fresh strawberries and raspberries . 500 ml custard . 250 ml cream . 250 ml sherry . Almond slivers . Grated chocolate . Method : Make up your custard according to the manufacturer โ s instructions and allow it to cool . Make up the jelly and allow it to cool so that it is just stating to set . Using jelly that is beginning to thicken will protect the sponge from becoming overly soggy . Place a layer of trifle sponges or sponge - cake strips so that they cover the base of a large glass bowl . If you are using sherry in your trifle tip half of it over the sponge . Sherry is an individual choice , children , particularly , will prefer a trifle without this ingredient . Place a layer of fruit on top of the sponge . Pour your semi - liquid jelly into the bowl so that it soaks the sponge and just submerges the fruit . Place the bowl in the fridge until the jelly has set . Remove from the fridge and add a layer of custard about 3 cm deep . If your bowl is deep enough you can repeat steps 3 โ 8 to make a double - decker trifle . Whip the cream until it is stiff and standing in peaks and spread evenly over the top of your trifle . Decorate with almond slivers and grated chocolate . Trifle Alternatives Some alternatives to consider if you โ re feeling adventurous : In the sponge layer try substituting angel food cake , muffin slices , waffles , chocolate cake . Swap the sherry for an aromatic liqueur like Cointreau , Kahlua , Amaretto etc . Use any sort of creamy mousse - like pudding instead of custard . And , of course , play with your choice of fruit โ kiwi fruit and feijoas would make a distinctive New Zealand trifle . A Trifle Delicious Whether you use the trifle recipe above , or create one of your own , you โ re almost certain to end up with a dessert that your friends and family will judge more than a trifle delicious ! To see a demonstration of one way to make a trifle , check out this video . Tags : traditional desserts Comments Evelyn says : August 5 , 2010 at 2 : 43 am The recipe looks delicious . What is the best way to dish a double - decker trifle given that it has many layers . Should every person get all the layers ? Thanks . Rating : 3.7 / 5 ( 23 votes cast ) Glenis says : September 26 , 2011 at 10 : 44 am I HATE trifles with jelly in them , it makes the dessert dense and stoggy and it takes away from the much nicer natural flavours of the fruit , sherry or brandy and custard . In fact the picture displayed does not have jeey in it because if it did you would n โ t be able to see the colour of the sponge and fruit as clearly . Rating : 2.7 / 5 ( 24 votes cast ) Michelle December 22 , 2013 at 10 : 11 pm I completely Disagree ! ! ! Jelly Makes a Trifle . . Rating : 4.2 / ( 11 votes cast ) Batman January 1 , 2017 at 3 : 54 pm Jelly is a vital ingredient in trifle . No jelly no trifle . Rating : 5.0 / ( 2 votes cast ) Rate this Article Rating : 3.4 / ( 35 votes cast ) Bookmark / Sharing : Print this Article | [
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http://howto.yellow.co.nz/food-drink/wine-and-beer/how-to-make-feijoa-wine/ | Home Guides How - To Videos Contribute Popular topics Subscribe to How To by : or by : Email Automotive & Marine Careers & Work Computers Food & Drink Health & Nutrition Home & Garden Investment & Finance Legal Parenting ยป More How To Guides : Wine & Beer How to Make Feijoa Wine Difficulty : Easy Rating : By : Peter Jeffries It โ s around the middle of the year and you โ ve ended up with a huge pile of feijoas from the tree in your garden . Either that , or Granny has come round with several baskets of the things from her tree . You โ ve taken them into the office , you โ ve done your best to offload them to friends , but that small Ruapehu of egg - shaped green fruit in your shed just wo n โ t go away . Time to get the trailer out and head for the tip , you think . But hold on , there โ s a better way . Why not turn those overabundant fruity morsels into wine ? It โ s not that difficult โ all it takes is a bit of time and a few dollars for some ingredients from your local brew shop . Read on to learn how to make feijoa wine . Feijoa Wine Recipe Ingredients : Enough feijoas to yield 1 ยฝ kilos of feijoa flesh 1 kilo of sugar 4 litres of water 1 Campden tablet ยผ teaspoon of tannin ยผ teaspoon of malic acid ยฝ teaspoon of tartaric acid 1 ยฝ teaspoon pectic enzyme 1 package of wine yeast 1 teaspoon of yeast nutrient Method : Freeze the feijoas , thaw them and then scoop out the flesh . This freeze / thaw process helps weaken the cell walls and allows the fruit to release more flavour during the fermentation process . Place the feijoa flesh in a large plastic bin or bucket . Use a potato masher to mash up the fruit โ this will further break down the fruit and free its juice . Add your water and sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved . Add the tannin , malic acid , tartaric acid and pectic enzyme . Crush the Campden tablet and add this to the mixture . Campden tablets contain sodium metabisulphite and are used to kill bacteria and inhibit the growth of wild yeast . Cover your bucket with a cloth and leave it to sit for three days . Stir it morning and evening each day . Strain the mixture through cheesecloth into a clean bucket . Add the yeast nutrient and the wine yeast . It โ s best to โ start โ the yeast first . Do this by mixing it with one tablespoon of sugar and 60 ml luke warm water and leaving it to stand for 15 minutes . Cover the bucket with a cloth and leave it to stand for 6 days โ this is where your primary fermentation will take place . Siphon the wine off the sediment that will have collected at the bottom of the bucket and transfer the wine to a fermenting bin with an airlock โ your wine is now entering its secondary fermentation phase . Place the fermentation bin in a cool dark place and leave for 30 days . After 30 days , siphon the wine from the fermentation bin , discard the collected sediment and then return the wine and ferment for a further 90 days . When fermentation is complete , bottle the wine and age in a cool dark place for at least 6 months before drinking . Worth the Wait You might have to wait a few months until you can sample the fruits of your work , but when the time comes you โ ll probably agree it was worth learning how to make feijoa wine . Cheers ! Tags : winemaking Comments Trina says : March 3 , 2016 at 9 : 10 am Do you have to freeze the fruit in the skin or can you scoop out the flesh instead so you know exactly how much is required and can you substitute the fruit for different flavours and lastly how do you adjust the alcohole content ? Rating : 0.0 / 5 ( 0 votes cast ) Nevyn says : March 9 , 2016 at 6 : 09 pm The freezing process : It does n โ t really matter . The aim is to break up the cell walls . Knowing how much you need is no easy feat . We get very thick walled feijoa โ s here ( probably in need of nitrates ) . The fruit you chose probably changes the extras he โ s added ( tannin and acids ) . It โ s probably better to start with a simple no thrills version just to understand what each of the additives does . To adjust the alcohol content , adjust the amount of sugar . The sugar is n โ t used for sweetening here . Rating : 2.0 / 5 ( 1 vote cast ) Kathy April 25 , 2016 at 2 : 00 am I โ m a wine newbee โฆ . Well it will be a huge miracle if my feijoa wine comes out alright let alone great . Firstly I decided to do 5 kg feijoa pulp then upped it to 10kg , because the extra 5 kg had started to thaw out after being frozen . Because there are so many different recipes โฆ .none of course included 10kg of pulp . Then it was a complete fuss trying to figure out and adjust the additive amounts to make up the correct ratio . Too late now as the brew is well on the way โฆ .but is there Rating : 2.0 / ( 1 vote cast ) Richard L May 8 , 2016 at 9 : 46 am OH - MY - GOD , we have a tree in our yard , and these things just wont STOP producing โฆ the wife loves them โฆ i โ m kind of โ on the fence โ as to liking them or not , but this wine idea โฆ i โ m sooo all over this ! thank you for posting , i โ m more of a beer making guy , but โฆ branching out into a new frontier ! ! Rating : 1.5 / ( 2 votes cast ) Sophie June 8 , 2016 at 4 : 40 pm This is a good , fairly simple recipe . I usually just add the juice from a few lemons for the acids and some marmite ( New Zealand thing ! ) for vitamin B that my recipe calls for . Nutrient and white wine yeast . I have always cut up the fruit well and frozen , then used the hole fruit . Sugar I add in stages while the must is fermenting well , then the alcohol will be higher percentage . Make sure you sterilize your bottles well . I rinse everything with week bleach solution and then again with clean water . Cotton wool in the top of the air lock stops flies getting into the lock . Rating : 4.0 / Jason June 29 , 2016 at 11 : 55 am I let it go 2 weeks with just the fruit and water โ the first stage explained above . Is this potentially dangerous or can I continue the process ? Rating : 0.0 / ( 0 votes cast ) Sarah April 30 , 2017 at 6 : 39 pm What size should the buckets be for this amount of fruit ? Rating : 5.0 / Rate this Article Rating : 2.5 / ( 16 votes cast ) Bookmark / Sharing : Print this Article | [
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http://howtoadult.com/weight-limit-mini-cribs-6678848.html | Loading . . . Home Infants What Is the Weight Limit on Mini Cribs ? By Olivia Suarez ; Updated April 18 , 2017 Baby crib with mobile With the price of cribs being what they are , purchasing one is an investment . A mini crib has become a popular alternative to a regular sized crib when space in the home is limited . It has all the functionality of a regular sized crib , but the weight capacity may differ from a regular sized crib . Loading . . . Description A mini crib is defined by the Consumer Product Safety Commission as a " non - full size baby crib " that has an interior length of less than 49.7 inches , an interior width of 25.3 inches , or both . This includes portable , unconventionally shaped , crib - pen , undersized and over - sized cribs . They are usually made of a combination of metal and hardwood parts . Types A non - convertible mini crib is a small version of regular sized cribs . It remains a crib and has no other forms . Non - convertible cribs can also fold for storage . Two - in - 1 cribs are made to convert into a full - size bed with the proper railing system in order to grow with the child . The 4 - in - 1 is similar to the 2 - In - 1 , but it can also be converted into a toddler bed and a day bed . Definition of Limit The weight limit for a mini crib is not standardized . It is specified by each manufacturer and labeled on the product box or the crib itself . The maximum weight capacity will vary depending on what company produced the crib . However , all cribs are subject to the same safety tests administered by the American Society of Testing Materials . Testing The American Society of Testing Materials tests every type of crib that is manufactured . The test that most directly relates to the determination of weight capacity is the Mattress Support Vertical Impact Test . This consists of a 45 - lb . weight that is repeatedly dropped from a height of 6 inches onto various places on the crib unit to simulate the everyday abuse that will be sustained . It tests the overall support system , including the joints . Outgrowing The Mini Crib According to Consumer Product Safety Commission regulations , when a child reaches a height of 35 inches , he has outgrown the mini crib . The average height and weight of a baby between 24 and 36 months is about 31 to 39 inches and 22 to 40 pounds . A baby of those heights can climb out of a crib and cause serious harm to herself . Since the stress test that is performed on the cribs uses a 45 - lb . weight , it is far more critical to pay attention to the child ' s height About the Author Based in Austin , Texas , Olivia Suarez began her writing career in 1998 , when she wrote and illustrated her first short story . She has written for the literary magazine " Excalibur " and specializes in writing about gardening and health - related topics for eHow . | [
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http://howtobbqright.com/bbqribs.html | Cooking BBQ Ribs Secrets , Tips and Suggestions for Slow - Smoking Barbecue Ribs Rib Membranes . . . Always , always , ALWAYS pull the membrane off of the slab of ribs . The last thing you want is a judge to take a bite of your rib and have a tough piece of membrane attached to the bone . The membrane prevents you from getting flavor on the back side of the rack as well . You want to season and sauce both sides of the slab not just the top side . Prevent Ribs From Burning . . . The first dry rub that goes on the ribs should have a very low sugar content . If you start out with a rub that contains sugar , the ribs will turn black on you . Sugar burns fairly fast and you do n ' t want that . It will create a bitter , unpleasant taste . Seasoning Your Ribs . . . Put your rub on liberally and let the slab sit for about 20 - 30 minutes before going on the smoker . Doing so will allow the fibers in the meat to " open up " and allow the seasonings and smoke to penetrate the meat . Smoking Your Ribs . . . After two hours at 225 ribs wo n ' t take any more smoke . The meat will have reached an internal temp of around 160 degrees . Adding smoke after this point is not a good idea . Have you ever tasted BBQ that had too strong of a smoke taste ? It ' s because the fibers in the meat close around 160 internal . Using smoke at after this temperature will create a foul tasting rib . Stick with a good clean charcoal after 160 internal and all of your pork will turn out great . Perfectly Tender Ribs . . . The trick to getting perfectly tender ribs is to wrap the slabs in Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil . Add a little apple juice , margarine , or whatever baste you like to use to the slab once placed on the aluminum foil . Wrap it up real good not allowing the bones to puncture the pouch . This will create the perfect environment for tenderizing the ribs . I wrap my ribs for 2 hours at 225 ; be sure to check them at 1 : 45 minutes . You want to unwrap a slab and gentle tug on a few of the middle bones . If they feel like they will pull out with little or know effort , you have them right where you want them . Carefully remove the slabs from the smoker and vent each . You have to be careful not to move the ribs to much or they can fall apart . After about 10 minutes they will " lock up " and you can transfer them back to the smoker for glazing . WOW Factor Ribs . . . To get that " Wow " factor on your ribs use a finishing rub . One rub to try is Smoking Guns Hot rub . This is a pretty famous rub on the KCBS circuit ; many teams use it today and judges love it . You can experiment with your own version of a finishing rub . This is where you can use a " Sweet Rub " The ribs should n ' t be in the smoker long enough for the sugar to caramelize and turn dark . Here is a video we shot at Memphis In May this year of the ribs cooking on our smoker . Check it out . . . Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Email Address Name * * We do n ' t sell your information or send you anything aside from emails from me - about BBQ | [
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http://howtobecabincrew.com/the-swimming-test-cabin-crew-know-how-to-swim/ | by How To Be Cabin Crew Team The swimming test Should cabin crew know how to swim Yes cabin crew be able to swim Cabin crew do not have to demonstrate extraordinary abilities for swimming but must be able to swim for up to 50 meters across a pool about 2 meters deep I can not swim but I want to be cabin crew There is no swimming test during the recruitment phase but you must learn how to swim before you board on the plane During the cabin crew licensing training you must prove that you are not afraid of water and if needed you can swim So if you can not swim at the moment of your recruitment you have some extra time to take swimming lessons before your employment Is there a swimming test at the recruitment interview Currently there is no swimming test at the time of the recruiting Arab companies trust candidates to have this ability but the academy training programme has a ditching test where future cabin crew must prove their ability to swim How do you prove you are able to swim The courses for future cabin crew whether insured by the employing company or an independent aviation school have a ditching module The ditching module involves putting your lifejacket on swimming across a pool climbing into a lifeboat and rescuing a drowning passenger In the videos below you can watch two versions of ditching training Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video Join us on an exclusive 4 day training course Well share everything you need to know to pass the cabin crew interview stages we will edit your perfect CV and take professional pictures for your online application At the end of the course you will be fully prepared for the interview Book your seat now in Cabin Crew requirements 8 | [
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http://howtobecomeanorexicfast.weebly.com/how-to-be-anorexic-fast.html | Home How to Become Anorexic Fast How to Be Skinny How to Become Really Slim How to Be Anorexic Fast more . . . A few Easy and Not - so - Easy Methods to Lose a Lot of Excess weight That being said , you would like to find out how to be anorexic . In case you are like most women today , you consider the really slender frame of runway models and Hollywood stars as the best example of attractiveness and sophistication . To put it differently , you ' re attracted to the anorexic look , but of course you do n โ t wish any of the binge - and - purge behavior , the low self - esteem , and also the mental health issues that are characteristic of the actual eating condition that ' How to be anorexic usually requires that one goes with an excessive weight loss program , or what is known as a very low calorie diet ( VLCD ) . In this weight loss program , you ' re generally permitted to consume no more than 500 to 1,500 calories per day . The less calories you eat , the faster you โ ll get slimmer . There are lots of fluid weight loss plans , crash diets , and โ starvation diets โ which subscribe to this specific rule . And the truth is , a lot of these How to be anorexic is actually a challenging desire , but there are diet plan supplements that can be taken to make the process much easier and to bring about extra fat loss quicker . Most of these include weight loss program pills , hunger suppressants , metabolic and thermogenic tablets , drugs which produce a diuretic or laxative effect , tablets which prevent the assimilation of fats , and many more . A number of these might be a bit expensive , especially if you want to take them on a regular basis for many weeks or months . On the subject of spending , how to be anorexic is additionally possible with the easier but more costly methods of surgery . One such weight - loss surgery is lipo surgery . This requires making an incision on the skin , and inserting a cannula ( a vacuum - like tool ) to draw out the unwanted fats . The operation is simple , but traumatic to the person โ s body . There โ s furthermore a recuperation time period of up to 4 weeks , in which the person must wear compression garments . Once more , Another somewhat effortless method in how to be anorexic is bariatric surgery . Also known as gastric bypass surgery , this medical approach helps make the stomach smaller by stapling it to become a small sack . With a smaller stomach , just a limited volume of food could be eaten by the person , and thus her caloric intake is drastically lowered , undoubtedly resulting to excess weight loss . Post - operatively , people are known to lose as much as 50 % to 70 % of their previous body extra weight . Therefore , bariatric surgery is Whether you use the tougher and more typical methods ( dieting and exercise often ) , or you go the easier but more expensive option ( surgery ) , how to be anorexic does n โ t end once you ' ve reached your target weight . You โ ll ought to work hard at maintaining your figure and extra fat . Thus , it is a life - long endeavor . As a result , you should use ways of weight maintenance which you can normally keep on doing for as long as you live . Hence there you how to be anorexic fast | [
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http://howtobrew.com/book/section-3/getting-the-wort-out-lautering/a-good-crush-means-good-lautering | Chapter 17 Getting the Wort Out ( Lautering ) A Good Crush Means Good Lautering There is a trade - off between particle size and extraction efficiency when mashing crushed grain . Fine particles are more readily converted by the enzymes and yield a better extraction . However , if all the grain were finely ground you would end up with porridge which could not be lautered . Coarse particles allow for good fluid flow and lautering but are not converted as well by the enzymes . A good crush has a range of particle sizes that allows for a compromise between extraction and lautering . A good crush is essential for getting the best mash efficiency and extraction . There are two basic kinds of grain mill commercially available today . The Corona corn mill uses two counter - rotating disks to grind the malt . This often results in finely ground flour and shredded husks , which is not good for lautering purposes . Setting the crush too fine often leads to stuck sparges . This type of grain mill can produce a good crush without too much husk damage if the spacing is set properly ( .035 - .042 inch ) . It The other type of grain mill crushes the malt between two rollers like a clothes wringer . There is much less damage to the husks this way which helps keep the grainbed from compacting during the sparge . The two roller mill is more expensive than the Corona mill , about $ 100 - 150.00 , but will give a better , more consistent crush to the grain with less husk damage . Examples of this type of mill are the MaltMill - Jack Schmidling Productions , Marengo , IL , the Valley Mill - Valley Brewing Equipment , Ottawa There is also a single roller mill which uses one roller against a fixed plate to crush the grain . It is called the PhilMill - Listermann Mfg . Inc , Cincinnati , OH , and also produces a good crush , like the two roller mills . It sells for about $ 80.00 . The insoluble grain husks are important for a good lauter . The grainbed forms its own filter from the husk and grain material . The husks prevent the grainbed from completely settling and allow water to flow through the bed , extracting the sugar . It is important to keep the grainbed fully saturated with water so it does n ' t get compacted and impermeable . The wort is drawn out through the bottom of the bed by means of a false bottom or manifold which has openings that allow the wort to be drawn off , but prevent Previous - Aspects of Lautering Next - Getting the Most From the Grainbed | [
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http://howtoexportimport.com/Difference-between-FCA-and-FOB-in-terms-of-Deliver-502.aspx | Difference between FCA and FOB in terms of Delivery of goods Posted on 04 January 2019 Category : Inco Terms The information provided here is part of Export Import Online Tutorial Difference between FCA and FOB in terms of Delivery of goods . How to differentiate FOB and FCA in term of delivery ? We have discussed about FCA and FOB in detail in this web blog separately . I hope the contents of those articles are easy to understand . Let me state in simple explanation on FOB Vs FCA . FCA terms of delivery were introduced under international commercial Terms 2010 . The term FOB has been being continued for the past many decades , however after 2010 FOB terms of shipping has been included in the smaller groups . What is a FOB term in easy language ? In an FOB terms of delivery , the seller delivers the goods on board the vessel at his own cost . The rest of expenses and risk of on carriage to final destination bears by the buyer . In an export shipment , once the goods ready for export , the shipper arranges to move cargo to load port after necessary customs formalities . The goods are loaded on board the vessel at the cost of exporter . This is the simple explanation on FOB terms . Also read Basic tips to exporter while contracting terms of delivery on FOB basis Who decides shipping carrier on FOB shipments What is FCA terms of shipping in quick reference ? In terms of delivery FCA , the export cleared goods are delivered by the seller to the carrier at the named and defined location mentioned in the contract . So the obligation to deliver goods fulfills by the seller up to the location where FCA contracts . From the said point of location , buyer needs to take responsibility . In an FCA terms of delivery , normally seller โ s assistance is required by the buyer to deliver goods at contracted place at buyer โ s costs and risks . If the location to deliver goods has not been In short , under FOB terms , the seller completes all export formalities and delivers goods to get on board the vessel arranged by buyer . However in FCA terms , the seller โ s liability to deliver goods fulfills , once after loading goods to the carrier appointed by buyer which is prior to onboard the main vessel . The goods need to be gone onboard the vessel under FOB terms , where as the fulfillment of obligation to deliver goods by the seller ends , when loading of goods to the carrier at the location agreed mutually in FCA Term of Delivery , a simplified tutorial Mode of transport under EX WORKS / FCA / CPT / CIP / DAT / DAP / DDP / FAS / FOB / CFR / CIF Detailed articles about Inco Terms of Delivery under export and import of International business have been mentioned in separate category โ INCO TERMS โ in this web site . You can click here to read . This is the simple explanation on difference between FCA and FOB . Do you have different thought on FCA vs . . FOB ? 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http://howtoexportimport.com/How-to-export-Vegetable-Plaiting-Materials-Vegetab-1431.aspx | How to export Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products Posted on 05 January 2019 Category How to export The information provided here is part of Export Import Online Tutorial How to export Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products etc This post explains export process of Vegetable Plaiting Materials etc Vegetable Products government rules to export Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products etc different precautions to be taken care to export Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products etc export documentation to export Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products etc Any importer or exporter of Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products etc should know HTS code HS code of their export product Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products etc falls under HS code HTS code chapter 14 product In India Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products etc classified under ITC code Indian Tariff Code chapter 14 Click here to know 8 digit ITS code if you export or import from to India Phyto sanitary certificate may be required to export some items under chapter 14 of HTS code Fumigation certification is required wherever applicable If you would like to export Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products etc detailed general information on how to export has been mentioned in separate article Learning export process for Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products makes easier to you if you can go through the said post After choosing your export product as Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products and export samples are sent terms of payment and terms of delivery are agreed with your overseas buyer along with other terms and conditions and issue proforma invoice in turn you receive export order for Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products followed by purchase order from your overseas buyer The terms of payment for your export contract could be advance payment Documents against Acceptance DA Documents against Payments DAP or under Letter of Credit LC and the terms of delivery for your export of Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products might be EXWorks FOB CFR CIF DAP DDP or any other Inco terms The finance against export can be arranged from your bank for preshipment packing credit or post shipment finance against export orders for Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products Insurance can be arranged against credit risk and about other risks involved in export of Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products After quality check QC proper packing is arranged with Palletization or Crating if required Type of container is decided if export shipment of Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products is on FCL basis otherwise LCL if mode of shipment of Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products is by sea Export invoice export packing list certificate of origin GSP Generalized System of Preference and other documents are prepared based on the purchased order or LC to export Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products After completion of export customs clearance either by exporter or his Customs broker Bill of Lading or AWB is issued by carrier if consolidator involved HAWB or HBL is issued The documents for export of Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products is discounted arrange for collection or negotiated if export of Vegetable Plaiting Materials Vegetable Products is on Letter of Credit basis The above information is a part of Import Export Training online Also read How to export your product How to import your product Click here to know HS code of your product What is the ITC code Indian Tariff Code of your product 12 Major risks and solutions in Imports and Exports Disadvantages of Letter of credit LC for Exporter Posts about Export Import tutorial Travelers to India under import duty exemption Frequently Asked Questions Part 2 Triangular export Types 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http://howtoexportimport.com/What-is-THC-Terminal-Handling-Charges-253.aspx | What is THC Terminal Handling Charges Posted on 04 January 2019 Category For Beginners The information provided here is part of Import Export course online This is a simple term in imports and exports THC What is Terminal Handling Charges in Imports and Exports Who pays Terminal Handling Charges Terminal Handling Charges THC Terminal Handling Charges THC is the charges collected by terminal authorities at each port against handling equipments and maintenance THC varies port to port of each country as the cost of handling at each port differs one to another port depends up on the total cost of port terminal handling at each location Normally Terminal handling charges THC for exports is collected from shipper by shipping lines while releasing Bill of Lading after completion of export customs clearance procedures Let the sale contract between buyer and seller be anything the THC at port of loading need to be paid at load port only As per terms of delivery if buyer has to pay such load port THC such THC is paid at load port by either buyers representative or his authorized agent In the case of shipments moved from inland destinations other than sea port the said THC is collected at same location You may also read Is THC same in all ports What is the difference between THC and IHC Would you like to add up more about Terminal Handling Charges Share your experience on Terminal Handling Charges The above information is a part of Online Export Import course Comment below your thoughts about THC Terminal Handling Charges Other posts about Import Export online tutorial The term LCL What is LCL means The term FCL What is FCL means What is the difference between BAF and CAF Who is Stevedores What is said to contain in Bill of Lading Can a Bill of Lading BL be predated for LC negotiation Excise and Customs Click here to read complete notification under Budget 2014 How to get Export Orders How to settle dispute in Exports and Imports Click here to know India Trade ClassificationITC Click here to know HS code of other productcommodity Pre shipment bank finance to suppliers for exports through other agencies Types of export containers Measurement of export containers Exim Policy of India 201520 MEIS Merchandise Exports from India Scheme SEIS Service Exports from India Scheme Merge your Commercial Invoice and Packing List for all your future exports Export procedures and documentatio How is IGM filed under high sea sale Can I import explosives productsmatches How to import Starches Glues Enzymes Can I import Waxes Soaps candles and dental waxes Mode of payments in international trade OBJECTIVES OF CUSTOMS CONTROL for EXPORT GOODS OBL not released OBL not surrendered no telex release Multiple Country Textile Declaration Negotiation procedures and formalities of export bills Mode of transport under EX WORKSFCACPTCIPDATDAPDDPFASFOBCFRCIF Material used for testing is eligible for Modvat Letter of credit Maintain quality of goods a prime factor in exports Master collect House collect How does TT Telegraphic Transfer work Comparison between GOH container and normal dry container Refund of Input Tax Credit ITC of GST FAQ Migration procedures for existing VAT payers to GST online in India Refund of GST paid in India FAQ 4 Conditions when applying for refund of Input Tax Credit ITC under GST Enrolling an existing VAT taxpayers at the GST Common Portal Difference between types of goods and services and types of GST 4 types of Goods and Services in India for GST rate Difference between IGST on International goods and IGST on domestic goods Navigation controls to enroll with GST in India for existing VAT payers in India How is IGST calculated under Imports How is IGST rate on imports treated How to register a Digital Signature Certificate under GST in India GST and eCommerce Business FAQ Definition of ECommerce under GST How to identify the steps in enrolment process of a tax payer at the GST common portal TDS under GST Frequently Asked Questions Does Interest attract on GST Tax payment delay Step by step procedure to login with GST common portal in India Mechanism of Payment of GST tax in India Levy of late fee for GST Tax returns filing in India I pay Service Tax on my services But I am not sure how do I pay the new GST Notice to GST return filing defaulters When to file Annual Return of GST online Discussion Forum You can also share your thoughts about this article Any one can answer on question posted by Readers Name Email Message | [
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http://howtogetawaywithmurder.wikia.com/wiki/Annalise_Keating%27s_Law_Office | in Locations Article stubs Law Firms Groups Annalise Keatings Law Office Comments Annalise Keatings Law Office Sign First seen Pilot Location Keating House Philadelphia Easton Hotel temporary Owner Annalise Keating Seasons S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 Annalise Keating s Law Office is a law firm on How to Get Away with Murder Annalise started her own law firm as a defense attorney which she took on 4 students from her law class which she called the Keating 4 They worked on many of her cases Annalise put her own law firm aside for a time when she took over the Middleton Criminal Law Clinic After being fired from the university she started her firm up again but fired everyone from it starting from fresh Annalise then took on few cases most of which were handed to her from places such as the Public Defenders office Following this she put together a class action lawsuit and also became Laurel Castillo s attorney when she was fighting for custody for her child Contents show Clients This article is a stub You can help the How to Get Away with Murder Wiki by expanding it No Client Charges Episode 1 Gina Sadowski Attempted Homicide Pilot 2 Max St Vincent Homicide Its All Her Fault 3 Elena Aguilar Attempted Homicide Smile or Go to Jail 4 Rebecca Sutter Homicide Smile or Go to Jail Hello Raskolnikov 5 Marren Trudeau Insider Trading Lets Get to Scooping 6 Ryan Remini Homicide Were Not Friends 7 David Allen Homicide Freakin WhackaMole 8 Gretchen Thomas Homicide He Deserved to Die 9 Jackie Groves Kidnapping Domestic Violence Best Christmas Ever 10 Paul Lombardo Transportation Drug Possession Shes a Murderer 11 Jolene Samuels Sexual Assult Mamas Here Now 12 Andrew Crawford Homicide The Night Lila Died 13 Caleb and Catherine Hapstall Homicide Its Time to Move On What Happened to You Annalise 14 Tanya Randolph Homicide Its Called the Octopus 15 Zoe Mitchell Homicide Skanks Get Shanked 16 Dale Madden Homicide I Want You to Die 17 Jason Murray Homicide She Hates Us 18 Jasmine Bromelle Solicitation Prostitution etc Im Not Her 19 Ben Carter Homicide Its for the Greater Good Employees Annalise Keating Frank Delfino assosiate Bonnie Winterbottom formerly former Keating 4 Keating 4 briefly Keating 5 Connor Walsh law student Asher Millstone law student Michaela Pratt law student Laurel Castillo law student Wes Gibbins Kennedy formerly Xavier formerly Noah formerly Appearances This article is a stub You can help the How to Get Away with Murder Wiki by expanding it Season 1 Pilot Its All Her Fault Smile or Go to Jail Lets Get to Scooping Were Not Friends Freakin WhackaMole He Deserved to Die He Has a Wife Kill Me Kill Me Kill Me Hello Raskolnikov Best Christmas Ever Shes a Murderer Mamas Here Now The Night Lila Died Its All My Fault Season 2 Its Time to Move On Shes Dying Its Called the Octopus Skanks Get Shanked Meet Bonnie Two Birds One Millstone I Want You to Die Hi Im Philip What Did We Do What Happened to You Annalise She Hates Us Its a Trap Something Bad Happened Theres My Baby Anna Mae Season 4 Im Going Away Im Not Her Its for the Greater Good Was She Ever Good at Her Job I Love Her Stay Strong Mama Nobody Roots for Goliath Live Live Live Hes Dead Everything We Did Was For Nothing Hes a Bad Father Ask Him About Stella Lahey v Commonwealth of Pennsylvania The Day Before He Died Nobody Else Is Dying Categories Locations Article stubs Law Firms Groups | [
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http://howtohomeinsulation.com/insulation_basics_types_insulation.html | Types of Insulation Which Type of Insulation Should You Buy ? Choosing the best type of insulation for your home can be a real challenge , but the goal is always the same . An even layer of insulation that completely fills every space between the framing . Front to back , top to bottom and every little nook and cranny in between . There are basically four different types of insulation you can use in your home : Blankets of Insulation - Fiberglass and Rockwool Blown In Insulation - Cellulose and Fiberglass Spray Foam Insulation - Open and Closed Cell Foam Board Insulation - EPS , XPS and ISO Blankets of Insulation - Fiberglass and Rockwool - R - 3 + per inch This is the most common type of insulation available in the large home improvement stores . It ' s sold in large compressed bundles of varying widths and thicknesses because the space between the framing and the depth of the framing are always different . For example , walls are usually built with 2X4s spaced 16 " on center from each other . A 2X4 is actually 3 1 / 2 " deep . The 16 " on center framing leaves 14 1 / 2 " of space to fill with insulation . The right insulation for this wall would be 3 1 / 2 " deep and 15 " wide . This cotton candy like insulation earns its R - value by trapping air in between tiny fibers . These tiny air pockets slow down heat as it tries to pass through the insulation . Compressing the insulation squeezes out some of the air pockets decreasing its R - value . Batts and rolls are basically the same with one minor difference . Batts are pre - cut to fit between common stud cavities in walls , floors , and ceilings . Rolls are a just the long continuous version of the insulation that you cut yourself . If you ' re lucky enough to be insulating walls with 92 5 / 8 " cavities , the pre - cut batts are the way to go . If you ' re insulating anything else , you ' re better off buying rolls and cutting each piece to fit . Blown In Insulation - Cellulose and Fiberglass - R - 3.5 + per inch Blown in insulation is exactly that . . .blown through a tube into your home . This type of insulation is sold in compressed blocks which are broken down into tiny pieces by a powerful machine known as an insulation blower . The blower forces the insulation through a large hose . As the insulation flies out of the hose , the installer directs the flow of insulation into place . The main benefit to using blown in insulation is how perfectly and completely it fills the space in between the walls , floors and ceilings of your home . These tiny pieces of insulation do a great job at insulating because they spread evenly throughout the space wrapping around any obstacles like the outlets , wires , pipes and ductwork . This type of insulation eliminates gaps and voids missing insulation which comprimise the insulating power of your home ' s insulation and cost you a fortune in energy costs . Blowing Insulation into an Attic The most popular project for using blown in insulation is adding insulation to attics . Here , the insulation can be blown right over top of existing insulation to any depth or r - value . It ' s a fast and easy DIY project that two people can do in an afternoon . Blowing Insulation into Walls Skilled professionals can blow insulation into a home with existing walls and ceilings without destroying the walls . Instead , small holes are cut into the wall and the insulation is blown through a small tube into the wall cavity . The holes can be drilled inside or outside of the home depending on the situation . This is a great way to get insulation into some of the 58 million U.S. homes that have no insulation in the walls or ceilings . Spray Foam Insulation - R3 - R8 per inch Spray foam insulation is a combination of chemicals which are heated and sprayed out of a machine through a hose . The spray foam chemicals mix together at the tip of the hose creating a thick paint - like goo that sticks to anything it touches including wires , pipes and ducts . Within seconds , the foam begins to expand to trapping a gas inside billions of tiny bubbles . As the foam expands , it forms a continuous even layer of insulation and creates an air tight seal . Exactly what insulation needs to do , right ? The 2 Types of Spray Foam - Open Cell vs . Closed Cell The first thing you need to know is there are two different types of spray foam with different characteristics and applications . Open - Cell Spray Foam The cheapest spray foam option is known as open - cell . So called because the bubbles inside of the foam never completely close . As the foam expands , air gets trapped in between the broken bubbles . This divides the space into billions of tiny air pockets that slow down heat as it tries to pass through . Open - cell spray foam is a much softer type of foam because of the broken bubbles . These bubbles allow water to pass through them , which can be good or bad depending on the application . Although open Closed - Cell Spray Foam The bubbles or cells in closed - cell spray foam are closed and tightly packed together . This makes closed - cell spray foam much denser and stronger than open - cell spray foam . It will not absorb water or allow air to pass through it . This is because the bubbles in closed - cell foam are filled with a gas making them much smaller and a better insulator . Closed - cell spray foam tops the charts in insulating power with an impressive average of R - 7 per inch . DIY Spray Foam Insulation Yes , it is possible to do - it - yourself . Disposable kits that come with everything you need to safely install spray foam insulation are the newest craze in insulation . They are great for small jobs where keeping the wind and moisture out are crucial . They are also great for a technique known as Flash and Batt . Flash and Batt Using the Flash and Batt technique , you begin by spraying the wall with a thin layer of closed - cell spray foam . This creates an air tight wall cavity with a vapor barrier . Next , you fill the rest of the space with fiberglass batts or rolls . The theory here is to increase the insulating power of the wall and to overcome one of fiberglass insulation ' s greatest weaknesses , convective heat loss . Convective heat loss is due to air moving through the walls , like when the wind blows and pushes cold air Foam Board Insulation Perhaps the least understood insulation product on the market is known as foam board or rigid insulation . It comes in sheets like plywood or drywall and in thicknesses from 1 / 2 " to 2 " . It gains it insulating power like spray foam , in that foam board has billions of tiny bubbles which are set in a medium like polystyrene or polyurethane . The three main types you ' ll find at your local building supply store are Expanded Polystyrene ( EPS ) , Extruded Polystyrene ( XPS ) , and Poly - isocyanurate ( ISO ) . Each one has its own unique applications . Foam board is typically installed on the outside of your home during a major renovation or underneath a concrete floor before its poured . But it ' s most popular DIY application is for insulating your basement walls and floors . The foam boards are glued and screwed directly to the foundation and floor then sealed off with special tape and spray foam . Foam board is a perfect match for basements which are always under constant attack from moisture . EPS and XPS foam boards are typically used because they are semi - permeable , which means the allow moisture to pass through and allow the wall or floor to dry instead of rot . Learn more about basement insulation Poor Man ' s Spray Foam Installing foam board into a wall , floor or ceiling is about a painstakingly slow as installing fiberglass . However , it does create an air tight continuous layer of insulation similar to spray foam at a fraction of the cost . This is also an easy DIY project you can do yourself . I call it Poor Man ' s Spray Foam and I ' ve done it throughout my home with great results . | [
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http://howtohomeschoolmychild.com/summer-fun-how-to-make-a-3d-cell-model-with-jello/ | Summer Fun โ How to Make a 3D Cell Model with Jello 9 Comments Get all our spring and Easter homeschooling ideas sent straight to your email by entering your name and email in the box to the right - - - - > > > > > With back to school right around the corner , this is a fun activity to do in the summer . Who does n โ t want to eat jello in the summer ? Teaching about cells can be difficult , especially to youngsters who do n โ t understand concepts they ca n โ t see with their eyes . This activity will โ show โ your kids the basic parts of a cell , as well as be fun to eat afterwards . Let โ s get started with how to make a 3D cell model . If you are working with younger kids , I recommend teaching 3 parts of the cell : cell membrane , cytoplasm , nucleus . Supplies include grapes , ziploc bags , sharpie & jello . If I did this again , I would use a LIGHT color jello . Since I already had red jello , I โ m using that today . Your ziploc bag ( or any type of clear baggie ) will be your cell membrane โ thin layer of protein and fat that surrounds the cell . Jello will represent the cytoplasm โ jellylike material outside the cell nucleus in which the organelles are located . Take your grape and insert it into the jello . The grape represents the nucleus โ the โ brain โ of the cell as it controls many of the functions of the cell and contains DNA . Seal your ziploc . Squish the jello a bit so the grape is surrounded by the jello , representing the cytoplasm that surrounds the nucleus . Obviously , this is an extremely simple 3d model of a cell . However , it allows even 5 year olds to gain a simple concept of cells . If you would like our Cell activity guide & printables , which includes more advanced ideas for your 3D cell model , please enter your first name and primary email below . Activity guide includes other EDIBLE cell models โฆ FUN ! We will email it to you . Question : What ideas do you have for fun back to school activities ? You can leave a comment by clicking here Skies of the Cross This post may include affiliate links Filed Under : Activity Guides Homeschooling โ Oreo Phases of the Moon โ Summer Fun Activities for Kids Homeschool Super Heroes Starts Tonight โ FREE Interviews & Giveaway โ | [
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http://howtokillwildlife.com/groundhogs.html | How to Kill Groundhogs / Woodchucks If you need help , click on my Nationwide List of Groundhog Removal Experts for a pro near you . How to Kill a Groundhog Groundhogs are notorious pests . They are not as cute as Punxsutawney Phil and they do not just come out for one slight moment on one day during the year . They eat up to ten percent of their body weight in vegetation every day . Since they hibernate and come out in the spring , this means your garden is in trouble . You can deal with your groundhog infestation in a number of ways . Killing them is not easy , but it can be done . Lethal Traps Body - gripping traps are a fatal method sometimes used to dispose of groundhogs . Dig out a somewhat larger hole in the entrance to the burrow and place the trap inside . These traps need to be set with a stake to ensure safety . Body - gripping traps are often difficult to set and can have dangerous consequences to the person trying to set them . It is best to have a professional set them for you . This will help you avoid killing any pets that roam free in your neighborhood . Keep in mind that in Poison Poisoning animals like the groundhog should be used when other means have failed . This method will cause a slow , painful death for the animal . Poison is also harmful around your children , house pets and garden . You do not want to risk your loved ones ingesting it . There is not a specifically designed poison for groundhogs . In many places , using a poison intended for any animal not specifically listed on the product is illegal . Rat poison is often used with limited success and again , is not recommended for legality issues . Shooting If you are looking for a faster solution , you can shoot the groundhogs . A B.B. or pellet gun will not work . A crossbow is suggested as it is accurate and silent . You can take a shot from a good distance away and ensure a quick death for the groundhog . Unless you live in a rural area where your neighbors are way down the road , shooting with a gun or rifle is not an option . If you can shoot with a gun in your area , that is an option to consider . Last Resort Groundhogs โ systems are not made for digesting much other than plant material . If you have some on hand , roll up pieces of juicy fruit gum and place it in the holes leading to their burrow . Groundhogs love gum but their insides can not handle it and it will kill them . The same thing goes for ex - lax but in the opposite direction . Things to Avoid Always avoid any illegal means of disposal if you can . This means poison you can buy for an animal other than a groundhog . You will also want to make sure any trap is set in a specific spot where you will get the groundhog . Many people have accidentally trapped skunks with lethal traps only to have no idea of how to dispose of them . At the least , there will be an awful smell . At worst , you will need to find a way to get the smell off you . You do not have | [
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http://howtosew.com/blog/q/what-selvage | You are here allpeoplequilt . com How to quilt Quilting basics What is a Selvage ? A selvage is the tightly woven edge of a fabric . It prevents the side edges of the fabric from raveling or fraying . + enlarge + enlarge Do n โ t use the selvage in your project ! The selvage , because it โ s densely woven , is sturdier than the rest of the fabric , so it can be more difficult to sew through . And , the selvage can shrink during washing and drying leaving you with puckered and distorted seams . How to identify a selvage edge : On the yellow fabric pictured , the selvage is n โ t printed . It โ s the white strip at the edge . Sometimes it โ s harder to distinguish the selvage . On the green fabric pictured , the selvage matches the rest of the fabric . If in doubt about an edge , try to unravel the threads . If the threads wo n โ t come apart , it โ s the selvage . Tags : how to sew | [
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http://howtostopsquirrels.com/squirrels-garden/ | How to Keep Squirrels Out Of Garden Gary Imagine spending hours of hard work planting a hundred or more flower bulbs in your garden , only to discover a few days later that they โ re all gone . Eaten by squirrels . Keeping squirrels out of the garden is one of the most frequently discussed topics when it comes to nuisance squirrels . Each spring and again every fall , internet searches for โ How to keep squirrels out of garden โ increase significantly . The good news is that there are a variety of methods for dealing with squirrels in the garden . I โ ve organized them into four categories : โข Yard and garden wide techniques โข Above ground techniques โข Below ground techniques โข Planting squirrel resistant plants Yard and garden wide techniques A Dog or cat is one way to keep squirrels off your property . I recently wrote about them in an article titled Scaring Squirrels Fake owls and rubber snakes have sometimes been used to try to keep squirrels away , but are they effective ? I discuss their use in this article Offering squirrels something else to eat can be a great way to keep them away from your garden plants . Squirrels prefer nuts , grains and fruit to leafy vegetables . Cellulose , which the cell walls of green plants are made of , is difficult for squirrels to digest . If given a choice between the plants in your garden or a Squirrel Diner Feeder full of peanuts , corn and sunflower seeds , the squirrels will very often choose the squirrel feeder . But there โ s a catch ; squirrels bury any extra food they find . It โ s their way of preventing it from being eaten by competitors . If you provide the squirrels with something they โ d love to eat , they may repay you by burying the excess in your garden . Not only do the make a nuisance of themselves by digging holes around your garden , but before long your tulip garden might become a sunflower , peanut and corn garden . One way to possibly avoid this situaiton from arising is to use a combination of squirrel deterrent methods . For example , you might put a squirrel feeder in your front yard and let your dog out in the backyard . By implementing both methods at once , you โ ll have better success in keeping squirrels out of your backyard garden . Above ground techniques When planting flowering bulbs , one of the first things you should do to help prevent squirrels from digging them up again is to clean up any garbage that the bulbs came in , including wrappers , bags , or any other trash or discarded material that is in any way associated with the flower bulbs . Leaving even just a tiny bit of trash behind that the bulbs were wrapped in will be a dead giveaway to any squirrel sniffing around your garden . Keeping squirrels out of your garden by placing deterrents on or around your plants can also be an effective method for protecting your flowers and vegetables . Here are a few examples . โข Spraying Hot Pepper Wax Animal Repellent on your plants is effective . โข Some gardeners have stated that simply covering newly planted bulbs with a thick layer of leaves can help protect them . Perhaps the squirrels are not able to smell the bulbs as easily . โข Placing a heavy object such as a large rock or bucket of water directly on top of where flowering bulbs are buried can help to deter squirrels from digging them up . The heavy object is left there until the ground is fully frozen and can then be removed . โข Another popular method for keeping squirrels out of the garden is to use Blood Meal . Most squirrels will avoid blood meal , however , it can stink , especially after getting wet . To maintain it โ s effectiveness against hungry squirrels it may need to be reapplied after rains . keep in mind that blood meal is a fertilizer . Before using it to chase away squirrels make sure you know what effect it will have on your plants . Below ground techniques ( this applies mostly to flowering bulbs ) โข If bulbs are planted too shallow , squirrels will be able to find them more easily . Plant bulbs at a depth of 2x the bulb โ s height . โข Squirrels seldom dig through gravel . You can try placing about an inch of pea gravel on top of the soil surface where bulbs are buried . โข Chicken wire can prevent squirrels from reaching planted bulbs . Place chicken wire on or just under the soil surface . Remove the wire when the ground is frozen . The chicken wire is n โ t always fool proof . Some gardeners have had squirrels that were able to locate the edge of the wire and then proceed to tunnel under it to reach the bulbs . โข Chicken wire can also be placed in the bottom of the hole and then wrapped around the bulb . The bulb is able to grow through the holes of the wire . Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available . Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about HTML5 video . Planting squirrel resistant bulbs Types of bulbs squirrels often eat : o Tulips o Crocuses o Gladiolus o Colchicum Types of bulbs squirrels do not like to eat : o Narcissus o Alliums o Fritillaria Amaryllis o Chionodoxa Scilla o Galanthus Daffodil Muscari Hyacinth Spanish Bluebells ( Hyacinthoides ) The best solution for nuisance squirrels issues is to use a combination of squirrel deterrent methods . For example , covering your planted bulbs with chicken wire while also placing a squirrel feeder on your property can be a very effective method . Squirrels will typically go after the easier food rather then expending so much energy trying to dig through , under or around buried chicken wire . For more methods on stopping squirrels , check out the home page of How To Stop Squirrels Protect your Garden from Squirrels previous post next post 5 Responses weber barbecue May 15 , 2012 at 1 : 24 am | Permalink | I have done same thing as you to keep garden from squirrel and apart from that I put ammonium acid to a cup , insects and other animals are do n โ t come to garden due to that terrific odor . Gary May 15 , 2012 at 8 : 01 am Permalink I had n โ t thought of using ammonium acid . Good idea , as long as it does n โ t keep you out of the garden as well . Alan Aardvark November 14 , 2013 1 : 32 pm Urinating on the bulbs is a sure fire way to keep away squirrels and other bulb eaters . You can urinate on the bulbs either before or after planting . 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http://howtotrainyourdragon.wikia.com/wiki/Shattermaster | in Dragons Rise of Berk Dragons Dragon Characters Shattermaster Shattermaster Vital Statistics Gender Male Trainer Dagur the Deranged Race Gronckle Friends Allies Dagur Hiccup Toothless Fishlegs Ingerman Meatlug Heather Windshear Sleuther Status Alive Alignment Good OutofUniverse Information First Appearance Family on the Edge Last Appearance King of Dragons Part 2 Gallery The image gallery for Shattermaster may be viewed here A man knows his dragon src Dagur Shattermaster is Dagur the Deranged s Gronckle who first appeared in Family on the Edge Contents show Official Description This small and happy Gronckle was definitely NOT what Dagur expected for his first Dragon But surprisingly these two make an excellent team Dragons Rise of Berk Biography Meeting Dagur In Family on the Edge Shattermaster first appeared as Dagurs new dragon He was chosen by Hiccup mainly because he thought it would be safer for Dagur to ride the slowest and least dangerous dragon he could find At first Dagur refused to train Shattermaster claiming he was beneath him However Dagur accepted him soon after his failed attempt to mount him The duo then enthusiastically began training with Hiccup and later Fishlegs Shattermaster was said to be a fast learner as shown by his mastery of the Inverted Gronckle Drop When Dagur was locked up after being accused of spying for the hunters Shattermaster broke them out which prompted Fishlegs to comment on how well they had bonded Upon reaching the hidden shipyard Dagur and Shattermaster charged into battle and laid waste to the hunters fleet Unfortunately Shattermaster and Dagur were shown to have not survived and were presumed dead Being Rescued and Fighting the Dragon Hunters Hold on Daddys coming for you Shattermaster src Dagur goes to rescue his dragon When Hiccup and Heather discover that Dagur is alive in Saving Shattermaster he reveals that hes been undercover in order to save Shattermaster who was captured by the Dragon Hunters After an agreement between the three and a short research Hiccup Heather and Dagur go to rescue Shattermaster They are successful as they manage to free other Gronckles too However the Dragon Hunters follow them so Dagur and Shattermaster distract them while Hiccup and Heather get the dragons to safety Dagur and Shattermaster return in Gold Rush when the riders go to retrieve Berks gold that was lost to Viggo While trying to break a dragonproof door Shattermaster uses a new move that Dagur calls Shatter Skater He then later helps in rescuing the Dragon Riders using a move called Flying Shatter Scatter which he performs with the help of Windshear At the end of the episode he leaves with Dagur Heather and Windshear for Berserker Island Shattermaster takes part in Hiccups mission to retrieve the Dragon Eye from Viggo in Shell Shocked Part 1 However they found the island destroyed so Hiccup sends Dagur and Shattermaster back to Berserker Island He later appears when the Shellfire attacks Berserker Island flying away from the island Shattermaster helps defending the Edge in Shell Shocked Part 2 He and Dagur save Sleuther from the Dragon Hunters However he is badly hit by a boulder in the process Dagur then promises to defend him to the death Fortunately Sleuther comes and fights the Dragon Hunter with Dagur riding him After Hiccup arrives he tells Dagur to look after his dragon as he needs help For reasons unknown Shattermaster is not present in the fifth season with Sleuther instead serving as Dagurs dragon Attending to Dagurs Wedding Shattermaster is shown briefly to be alive and well in King of Dragons Part 2 presenting the rings at Dagur and Malas wedding Mentioned by Dagur Ill help Fishlegs get Meatlug back on her feet in fighting shape in no time Dont worry about her shes a fighter just like Shattermaster Dagur in School of Dragons Despite not appearing ingame Dagur does reference Shattermaster in the expansion Rise of Stormheart Personality Shattermaster is shown to be hyperenergetic and a truly friendly dragon Much like Gustav and Fanghook before them Shattermaster formed a strong bond with Dagur after only a day of training with him despite Dagurs unenthusiasm upon seeing his new dragon Hes also shown to be quite protective of Dagur as seen when Astrid threatened to harm his rider if he betrayed them He also seems to be a very quick learner just like his rider and managed to outwit Heather and Windshear with impressive power and agility Shattermaster doesnt even hesitate risking his life alongside his rider to protect the Dragon Riders and Heather Relationships Dagur the Deranged Its okay boy Im right here Were warriors you and me right Well fight together to the end They wont take us alive I promise you that I admit that its Its not the preferred result But if its our time theres no one Id rather pass through the gates of Valhalla with than you you hear me src Dagur to Shattermaster He met Dagur when he was given as gift from Hiccup because Hiccup wanted Dagur to have the slowest dragon just in case Dagur was lying about changing his ways Though Shattermaster has shown to have great trust in Dagur as he was willing to defend him from Astrid when she verbally threatened him and this was after only a few short hours of being together He was even willing to sacrifice himself with his master in order to protect their friends And Dagur had come to care for the Gronckle in a very real way At the very end of King of Dragons Part 2 Shattermaster served as a ring bearer at the wedding of Dagur and Mala Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III He might have been trained by Hiccup as he was called upon when Hiccup whistled And he may have had a good bond with Hiccup since he gets so excited to be with humans Toothless Shattermaster might have some good bond with Toothless as Toothless does his best to get along with many dragons Toothless trusted Shattermaster to carry Hiccup back to base without him to fetch a spare leg Fishlegs Ingerman He might have been thankful to learn some experience with Fishlegs as he has a lot of experience with Gronckles Hes definitely thankful when Fishlegs feeds him a basket full of fish after he and Dagur had gone a considerable amount of time without being able to eat Meatlug Like Toothless Meatlug also gets along with many dragons as she loves to get along with any dragon she meets that are good She enjoys helping Shattermaster learn new tricks to do with his rider Astrid Hofferson Shattermaster might have some respect for her after she threatens his new rider and is quick to defend him from her if needed Stormfly Shattermaster might have been thankful after learning some experience from her but was willing to defend his owner when Stormfly was threatening his owner along with Astrid Heather Shattermasters first encounter with Heather was when he and Dagur were trying to get away from her so he worked with his rider to confuse and disorientate her But later he easily picked up on Dagurs affection for his sister and appears to accept Heather as a friend even becoming protective of her similarly to Dagurs protective behavior toward her Windshear Windshear didnt seem too fond of Shattermaster at first after he butted her in the stomach midflight But the two seem to have reconciled when they see their riders affection for each other They even learn to work together to pull off Dagur and Shattermasters new trick the Flying ShatterScatter as she carries Shattermaster in flight with her tail and flings him toward a target Abilities and Skills Intelligence In one day Shattermaster was able to have been trained quite fast even with a trainer as inexperienced as Dagur He was able to help his owner by using the chain to make the dragon hunter trip over it easily Strength and Combat He has proven to be very strong and fights like a typical Gronckle Hes even strong enough to briefly incapacitate Windshear with a tail bludgeon to the stomach Speed and Agility Shattermaster has been proven to be quite fast for a typical Gronckle He is even shown to be agile enough to dodge Windshears attacks and was able to do a back flip to dodge a barrage of the Dragon Hunters arrows Inverted Gronckle Drop Inspired by nearly falling out of the sky on his first flight with Dagur Shattermaster was able to master a modified version of Fishlegs and Meatlugs Gronckle Drop Its an effective yet borderline insane maneuver not unlike Shattermasters rider Endurance and Stamina Shattermaster has proven to have high endurance when he was hit by a large boulder and was still able to walk despite being unable to fly His stamina is also as good as any other Gronckle as he is capable of flying for long periods of time Shatter Skatter This is a move that Dagur and Shattermaster have evidently come up with between Saving Shattermaster and Gold Rush It is a battle move where Shattermaster curls up into a ball and rolls at high speed and then uncurls seconds before he hits his target It is capable of breaking through dragonproof metals Flying Shatter Skatter This new skill is a combined effort between Windshear and Shattermaster In this move Windshear uses her tail to hold Shattermaster and then tosses him towards a target Like in the normal Shatter Skatter Shattermaster then curls up into a ball and rolls at high speed and then uncurls seconds before he hits his target Also like the regular Shatter Skatter this move is capable of breaking through dragonproof metals Appearances Race to the Edge Season 3 1 Enemy of My Enemy Absent 8 Stryke Out Absent 2 Crash Course Absent 9 Tone Death Absent 3 Follow the Leader Absent 10 Between a Rock and a Hard Place Absent 4 Turn and Burn Absent 11 Family on the Edge Appears 5 Buffalord Soldier Absent 12 Last Auction Heroes Absent 6 A Grim Retreat Absent 13 Defenders of the Wing Part 1 Absent 7 To Heather or Not to Heather Absent Race to the Edge Season 4 1 Defenders of the Wing Part 2 Absent 8 Gold Rush Appears 2 Gruff Around the Edges Absent 9 Out of the Frying Pan Absent 3 Midnight Scrum Absent 10 Twintuition Absent 4 Not Lout Absent 11 Blindsided Absent 5 Saving Shattermaster Appears 12 Shell Shocked Part 1 Appears 6 Dire Straits Absent 13 Shell Shocked Part 2 Appears 7 The Longest Day Absent Race to the Edge Season 6 1 In Plain Sight Absent 8 Triple Cross Absent 2 No Bark All Bite Absent 9 Family Matters Absent 3 Chain of Command Absent 10 Darkest Night Absent 4 Loyal Order of Ingerman Absent 11 Guardians of Vanaheim Absent 5 A Gruff Separation Absent 12 King of Dragons Part 1 Absent 6 Mi Amore Wing Absent 13 King of Dragons Part 2 Appears 7 Ruff Transition Absent Games Dragons Rise of Berk Absent School of Dragons Mentioned How to Train Your Dragon Absent How to Train Your Dragon 2 Absent DreamWorks Dragons Wild Skies Absent Dreamworks Dragons Dawn of New Riders Absent Dragons Titan Uprising Absent Trivia It is possible that Hiccup trained Shattermaster before giving him to Dagur due to his friendly behavior towards them Shattermaster is one of only two dragons that can break dragon proof metal with the other being Grump It is unknown why Shattermaster was absent in Season 5 though it was very likely that he was recuperating from the injuries he suffered in the previous season or Dagur wasnt planning to use Shattermaster on his missions because he might been afraid he will get hurt again References Shattermaster uses Creative Commons Licensed content from the Rise of Berk Wiki page Shattermaster The list of authors can be found on the page revision history view authors Site Navigation Dragon Characters of Deathgripper Grimmels Deathgrippers Light Fury Unnamed Light Fury Night Fury Toothless Skrill Brute Skrill Defender Skrill Frozen Skrill Fryrir Helpful Skrill HideFryer Hunterbolt Icebane Marshland Skrill Revenger Shadow Skrill Shrill Boltbeak Sleigher Spark Guard Sparkheart Viggos Skrill Snow Wraith Coldreign Frostfang Frostfrights Big Bro 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http://howtowrite.weebly.com/how-to-write-an-obituary.html | How to Write How to Write an Obituary in 10 Easy Steps If you ' ve come to this page on how to write an obituary , you ' ve obviously lost a loved one , and I ' m deeply sorry for your loss . If you ' re in a hurry , skip ahead to the obituary template and example by going straight to item No . 5 . But I recommend at least scanning the numbered obituary writing tips below before you get started . I spent two years editing obituaries at a daily newspaper and want to share with you tips that will help you write your obituary and reduce the chance of errors from being printed in the newspaper . The ultimate botched obituary that sticks out in my mind is when " a " in the word " aunt " inadvertently was replaced with " c " ( I wish I could write it , but use your imagination ) to create a very inappropriate writeup for a " beloved aunt " in the sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm . Even though this is a fictional example , this kind of thing happened on a regular basis at the newspaper where I worked , and happens at newspapers around the country . These situations make great fodder for a sitcom , but it ' s nothing to laugh at if these unfortunate errors appear in the obit of your loved one . When my mother passed away last year , the last thing I wanted to do was deal with her obituary , but you can be sure that I carefully proofed everything so her obituary did not turn into a joke . Newspaper editors are very busy , and even though they should catch all errors , there will always be things that slip by . You can help reduce the submitting your obit electronically and following some other tips I ' m about to give you . Here ' s a Step - By - Step Guide to Writing an Obituary 1 . Grab a copy of your local paper . Most newspapers require obituaries to be written in a specific style , so take a look at your paper when looking for a guideline on how to write an obituary . You also should ask your funeral home if they have templates . If you plan on submitting to other newspapers , try to get a copy , or check to see if they print obits online . If you do n ' t follow the newspaper ' s style , they will likely rewrite your obituary , which could introduce errors into the writeup . 2 . Set a price limit if you ' re on a budget . Most newspapers charge by the column inch , and lengthy tributes can cost you hundreds of dollars . Many funeral homes will include a basic obituary as part of the funeral package . If your funeral home will be submitting the obit , ask them what the word limit is , and how much it will cost you for each additional inch . Because the word count per inch varies depending on the column width and font size used in the newspaper , call your funeral home or local newspaper and ask them roughly how many words are in a 3 . Ask for the deadline time . Most daily morning papers have a deadline of 4 or 5 p.m. , so you ' ll want to submit your obit as soon as possible to ensure accuracy , especially if you want it to run the next day . Newspapers often make exceptions and take obits after deadline ( we did it all the time because the paper did n ' t want to turn away the money ) , but just remember that doing this increases the chances that an error will appear because editors might not have enough time to proofread it . 4 . Decide what you want to include . If you do n ' t have all of the information you need , you ' ll want to make phone calls and gather these facts as soon as possible , preferably before you start writing . Again , if you ' re in a hurry and want to skip ahead to the templates , go straight to item No . 5 The basic obituary usually includes : - - Full name of the deceased - - Age Date of Birth City and state of residence where they were living when they passed away Name of significant other ( alive or deceased ) Time , date and place of viewing , burial , wake and memorial service arrangements - - If you do n ' t have this information yet , you can always write something like , " funeral arrangements are being made by ABC Funeral Home and will be announced at a later date . " That way those who are interested can contact the funeral home for more information . If you plan on repeating the obituary , you can include the details in a future issue . Other things you might want to include : City and state of birth City and state of other residences - - You may want to include this if : most of the person ' s life was spent living in a different place from where they died , they lived in a town or city that was important to them or if they were well known or did something notable in a previous town . Parents ' names and residences - - Some people only include these if they ' re still alive , but others give tribute to a deceased parent ( ex : " daughter of the late John Smith " ) . Children , grandchildren and great - grandchildren ' s names and residences - - If this list gets two long , you can eliminate the names and locations ( ex : " five grandchildren and 10 great - grandchildren " ) . Other family members ( nieces , nephews , aunts , uncles , etc . ) and special friends - - Again , this can make your obituary quite long ( and can get political if you include some names , but not others ) , so you may want to leave these people out unless you have a small family or are prepared to pay for a costly obituary . Special pets Activities - - Include churches , clubs , organizations , volunteer groups , hobbies and other things that were important to your loved one . Vocation and places of employment Notable accomplishments Degrees and schools attended Military service Date of marriage Personality traits and anecdotes How they died - - Most people do n ' t include this information , but it ' s up to you . Use good judgment , especially if the death was gruesome , involved illegal activity or was a suicide . However , if someone died while in the war or during a major catastrophe , you may want to include that information . Where people should make a memorial contribution . If you ' d rather people not send flowers , tell them where they can make a contribution . Again , think about what your loved one , not you , would want . 5 . Write the obit . Now that you have all of the information you need , it ' s time to sit down and write the obit . Here ' s a basic template that you can use to get started . I ' ve also included a sample obituary below to help you out . Basic Obituary Template NAME , AGE , of RESIDENCE , died ( passed away , went to heaven , etc . ) , DATE ( cause of death optional ) . HE / SHE was born ( PLACE , DATE OF BIRTH , PARENTS ) . NAME graduated from SCHOOL and received DEGREE from SCHOOL HE / SHE was married to SPOUSE ' S NAME ( date of wedding optional ) . INSERT OPTIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION HERE : Employment history , accomplishments , organizations , activities , etc . HE / SHE was survived by CHILDREN , GRANDCHILDREN , ETC . ( Make sure to separate each entry with a semicolon or it can get messy . See the example below . ) Funeral arrangements will be held TIME , DATE and PLACE Here ' s a sample obituary Mary Jane Smith , 88 , of Miami , died Wednesday . She was born to the late Donald and Rita Green , Nov . 11 , 1919 , in Savannah , Ga . Mary graduated from Memorial High School in 1938 and received a BA in English from the University of Georgia in 1942 . She married the late John Smith in 1943 , and they lived together in Athens , Ga . , before relocating to Miami in 1960 . Mary was a high school English teacher until she retired in 1984 and was passionate about making a difference in the lives of her students . She founded the Miami Reads program for underprivileged children in 1968 and was honored with the Dade County Teacher of the Year award in 1966 and 1970 . Mary was an active member of First Baptist Miami Church , Miami Rotary Club and the Dade County Book Club . She loved to travel , and took 20 cruise trips with her husband in her lifetime . Mary is survived by four children : Jane Doe and Samantha Andrews , of Ft . Lauderdale ; Jennifer Brown , of New York City ; and Mike Smith , of Miami . She also is survived by eight grandchildren and two great - grandchildren . In lieu of flowers , the family is requesting that donations be made out to Miami Reads . A viewing will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at Green Family Funeral Home . Burial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Oakland Cemetery . Most obits follow a very basic noun / verb format . This may seem dry and boring , but this is the style at most newspapers . However , if it looks like your newspaper offers more flexibility and you feel like being creative , by all means go for it . The example above is just an example , and styles differ from paper to paper . Try to mimic the style of other obits in your newspaper so it will not be rewritten . Just focus on getting the format right and do n ' t sweat the small stuff such as abbreviations , days vs . dates , courtesy titles , etc . Editors will fix these things to conform with the newspaper ' s style rules . 6 . Have someone else , preferably a close family member or friend , proof the obituary . It is always a good idea to have someone else read the obit before you submit it to the newspaper . This person should not only check for spelling and grammatical errors , but they also should make sure you did n ' t leave out important family members or anything else that was inadvertently excluded . As you ' re writing and reading the obituary , think about how your loved one would want others to remember him / her . If fishing was his life , you should include that . But if he was in the chess club just to pass the time , you might want to leave that out . If she was close to her extended family , you might want to make an effort to get those names in and leave something else out . 7 . Submit an electronic copy via e - mail or CD . I ca n ' t stress this enough . When I worked at a newspaper , 90 percent of all obituary errors started with people ( or funeral homes ) who submitted a typed or handwritten copy . Even if you type it on your computer and fax it in , someone at the newspaper will have to scan it in or retype it , increasing the chance that errors will be introduced into the obituary . If the funeral home is submitting the obituary on your behalf , make sure that they plan on e - mailing the announcement to the paper If not , you should submit it to the newspaper yourself . 8 . Request to receive a proof from the newspaper before your obituary is printed if you ' re worried about mistakes . You probably do n ' t have the time or energy to worry about it at this point , but if you ' re concerned about errors , ask if you can see a proof before it goes to press . Most newspapers wo n ' t allow you to look at a final copy , but if you put up a big enough fuss , many papers , especially small - town papers , will honor your request ( we did ) . You may have 9 . Submit the obituary to other newspapers . If there are other towns where your loved one lived and had a number of family or friends , you may want to submit the obit to those newspapers . Just check those newspapers ' guidelines and modify the style of the obit as necessary . 10 . Check the obit when it prints in the paper . If there are errors , call your newspaper to let them know . Again , if you put up enough of a fuss , they should reprint it the next day for free . Believe me , we did free reprints all of the time . Write a Memorable Eulogy in Six Steps Write a Memorable Eulogy in Six Steps I hope these tips helped you learn that will honor your loved one . Now that you have the obituary out of the way , you may need help writing a eulogy . If so , I highly recommend a book called A Eulogy to Remember that will help you deliver a great eulogy in six steps , even if you hate public speaking . The author is so confident this book will help you write and deliver a eulogy your loved one would be proud of , he provides an eight - week money - back guarantee . So you have nothing to lose . You can even download it immediately so you can get started right away . | [
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http://howtowritealetter.net/Letter-of-Quotation.html | Letter of Quotation A letter of quotation is any letter written in reference to the price of a service or product . This could range from a customer or client requesting or accepting a quote , to the supplier or service provider sending the quote amount . Either of these letters could be headed as a letter of quotation . For example you would write a letter of quotation to a ventilation company explaining your situation and requesting a quote to complete the job . Because money is likely to be exchanged it is important for both parties to be clear about the service or product in question and the terms of the agreement . PDF Word Sample Letters Letter of Quotation Request Sample Kay Ventilation 4496 Lochmere Lane Groton , CT 06340 Dear Kay Ventilation , I am writing this letter for a price quote on replacing my central air conditioning system in my home . My house is 4500 square feet , and used two individual central air conditioning units . There is about 6000 feet of ventilation piping that needs to be replaced , as well as two compressor units and 6 control panels . I wish to source my own compressor units , but you will be responsible for all the ventilation and control panels . Please provide me with pricing information and how long it would take to complete this job for me . I am looking for someone to complete this in less than a week , so please account for that in your price quote . Kindest Regards , Bob Grenier Letter of Quotation Acceptance Sample Dear Windows R Us , Thank you for the quote you provided on April 02 , 2013 , for installing new windows throughout our office complex . The sum of $ 5,000 meets our designated budget and therefore we would like to accept your service . We request that you complete work by May 30 . If this is feasible please let us know when you can start work and we will prepare accordingly . Thank you for your time , Belinda Powers Gracie Office Complex Letter of Quotation to Customer Sample Dear Mr . Forbes , You recently enquired about the price of regular cotton shipments to the United States . At the requested amount , including tax , this will cost $ 12,000 per month . Because we have n โ t had the pleasure of trading with you before , and to show how much we value your potential business , we will give you a one year discount of $ 11,000 per month , providing you agree to terms within the next 30 days . We look forward to working with Shirts Zone , and hope this is the beginning of a long and prosperous relationship . Yours Sincerely , Ajeet Kalyana The Indian Cotton Company | [
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http://howtowritealetter.net/letter-of-suspension.html | Letter of Suspension A letter of suspension is used to inform somebody that they are being temporarily removed from a position usually as a disciplinary measure This could be a suspension from employment school or from some other kind of organization Types of suspension vary from case to case but may involve clauses such as without pay or pending an investigation Word Steps Starting to Write 1 Be formal and straightforward this isnt the medium to lecture the recipient 2 Restate the reason for the suspension and the rules or policies broken 3 Clearly outline the terms of the suspension such as when the person is able to return or whether they will be paid during the suspension 4 Sign the letter to demonstrate its seriousness Sample Letters Letter of Suspension from Employment Sample A letter of suspension from employment is a formal notice that an employee is not to attend work for the period specified in the letter Important components of a suspension letter include the specific reason for the suspension the duration of the suspension and whether the employee will still be paid their normal wage while they are on suspension For example Latasha S Tobin 3890 Bassel Street Metairie LA 70001 RE Suspension Information July 14th 2009 This letter is to inform you that as a result of your actions on July 12th 2009 you have been issued a suspension for 1 week 7 days On July 12th you violated multiple sections of the Employee Standards code every employee is expected to follow This has not been the first time you have done this either There are recorded incidents on May 15th and June 23rd of similar infractions You will not receive pay while you are on suspension You are expected to return to work on July 21st 2009 If you have any questions please contact me You are expected to vacate the premises immediately Thoughtfully The Management Letter of Suspension from Club Sample Dear Martin Witham I regretfully inform you that you are hereby suspended from the Brooklyn Book Club for inappropriate comments made towards fellow female member Tiffany Shaffir You are not welcome to our meetings for 8 weeks and then only on the condition that you write a written apology to Miss Shaffir before returning Our weekly club is open to all fiction lovers of Brooklyn old and young and is certainly not the place to make unwanted sexual advances We understand that this may have been a momentary lapse in judgment and are happy to move past it if you can meet the above terms Respectfully Doug Falcon Club Chairman Letter of Suspension from School Sample Dear Mrs Hewett Re Suspension of Bret Hewett As discussed in our recent meeting this letter is to confirm that your son Bret Hewett has been suspended for 6 weeks from Hickory High This decision was made because Brets angry outbursts are severely disruptive to the education of other students and in some cases have posed physical danger to both staff and other children The suspension begins on October 01 2013 and we do not expect to see Bret on school premises until Tuesday November 5th where he will report immediately to the Principals office to outline how we will proceed Enclosed you will find a fact sheet from the school board detailing their decision If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to respond to this letter Sincerely Mr P Levesque Head of Year Letter of Suspension Pending Investigation Sample Dear Mr Kang This letter is to confirm your suspension from employment pending investigation As outlined in our meeting on December 03 2012 it has been alleged that you stole goods from the storage warehouse and we will be thoroughly looking in to this matter going forward At this time your suspension does not assume any guilt and you will be fully paid until further notice but we feel the investigation will be more efficient if you remain at home We require your full cooperation during this time so please be available during work hours should we need to interview you further When our investigation is complete we will contact you to outline our findings Should we deem you innocent you will return to work immediately however if we consider the need for disciplinary action you will be advised accordingly If you have any questions regarding this suspension or if you have any important information that could shed further light on these allegations please do not hesitate to contact me Sincerely Human Resource Manager Signed Letter of Suspension With Pay Sample Dear Mrs Hawks This letter serves to confirm that you are suspended with full pay for 30 days while we manage the fallout from the 11062011 incident with student Jarred White Our preliminary investigation finds that you were well within your rights to subdue Jarred and we are not pursing disciplinary at this time but we still have to determine the best course of action going forward We also feel your presence during a time of heightened interest from local 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http://hpca.co.za/Hospice/about-hpca.html | About HPCA The Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa ( HPCA ) is an Association incorporated under Section 21 of the Companies Act ( Reg . No . 1986 / 001887 / 08 ) . The hospice Association was founded in 1987 and is a membership organisation for South African hospices . As the national charity for hospice care , HPCA champion and support the work of more than 108 - member organisations , which provide hospice care to around 120 000 people across South Africa each year . HPCA has 7 regional association members from each province ( W Cape , E Cape , KwaZulu Natal , Free State , N cape , NW Province ) with the Association of Northern Hospices representing hospices in Gauteng , Limpopo and Mpumalanga . During the last decade HPCA has established national and provincial Palliative Care development structures aimed specifically and purposefully at support and capacity building of member hospices and more recently of partner organisations in terms of the provision of quality palliative care . | [
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http://hqmeded-ecg.blogspot.com/2013/12/how-to-measure-st-elevation-at-60.html | Monday , December 9 , 2013 How to measure ST Elevation at 60 milliseconds after the J - point in lead V3 , relative to the PR Segment The formula for differentiating early repol and anterior STEMI requires one measurement which many have found difficult to understand . Here is the paper we published on the topic . Here is a diagram to demonstrate the measurement : Lower black line : PR segment . Red line : tangent to the tracing , where the angle on either side of the tangent is equal ; this is the J - point ( end of the QRS and beginning of the ST segment ) . Blue arrow : points to the J - point . Green line is 1.5 little boxes , or 60 milliseconds , after the J - point . Upper black line intersects the tracing where the green line demonstrates 60 ms after the J - point . Measure voltage difference ( black arrows ) ( 1 mm = 0.1 mV , but we measure in mm ) between black lines . So the STE at 60 ms after the J - point in lead V3 = 3.75 mm here . It is usually not possible to be more accurate than 0.5 mm , but here it is so enlarged that one can do it . FYI : ST elevation at the J - point in this diagram is about 2.5 mm . Posted by Steve Smith at 9 : 58 AM Email This BlogThis ! Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest Labels : ST elevation Reactions : interesting 0 helpful 0 Newer Post Older Post Home Subscribe to : Post Comments ( Atom ) Recommended Resources about Dr . Smith Associate Editors ( since 2018 ) are : Pendell Meyers Ken Grauer Dr . Stephen W . Smith is a faculty physician in the Emergency Medicine Residency at Hennepin County Medical Center ( HCMC ) in Minneapolis , MN , and Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Minnesota [ view Dr . Smith ' s Google Scholar Profile ] Dr . Smith Articles on ACS ( ECG and / or Troponin This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - NonCommercial 4.0 International License Disclaimer Cases come from all over the world . Patient identifiers have been redacted or patient consent has been obtained . The contents of this site have not been reviewed nor approved by Hennepin County Medical Center and any views or opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Hennepin County Medical Center . As of March 10 , 2018 , I ' ve decided to run ads here . All ad revenue will go to my ECG research projects . We need funding . Up until now , my wife and I have funded the PERFECT ( Paced ECG Requiring Fast Emergent Coronary Therapy ) study by making her the full time coordinator without pay . Dr . Smith ' s Book Recommended Resources The most fascinating book in EM history . I wrote the Acute Coronary Syndromes Section in this book ( 15 chapters , 130 pages ) . It is a gold mine of information and ECG examples . This is a great book on EKGs by my mentor , K . Wang . More basic books for the less advanced learner : Comments not appropriate for general posting , or interesting ECGs , may be sent here ( do this judiciously ! ) Always send ECGs in the correct orientation , not sideways ! ! dr . smiths . ecg . blog @ gmail . com I highly recommend using this blog as an atlas or textbook . Use the " label " below the archive ( below ) to search for all kinds of ECG cases , with discussion . Total Pageviews Tweet this Tweet Followers Subscribe To Posts Comments Popular Posts Five Primary Patterns of Ischemic ST depression , without ST elevation . Some are STEMI - equivalents . Here are some basic concepts before we get into the ECGs : STEMI and NonSTEMI are arbitrary terms that may confuse the clinician . " S . . . " Shark Fin " : A Deadly ECG Sign that you Must Know ! This case and discussion is written by Sam Ghali ( @ EM_RESUS ) , with a few edits by Smith Case A 75 - year - old man collapses to t . . . Anterior MI in paced rhythm , dismissed by cardiologist , patient died . This was shown to me by a very astute Hennepin paramedic . Although this comes from a Hennepin paramedic , the patient was not brought to . . . A 37 year old woman with Chest Pain I have put up one post with 10 similar cases here . Do n ' t miss the comments at the bottom ! I was sent this ECG with the following . . . Shoulder pain after lifting a heavy box Written by Pendell Meyers , edits by Steve Smith This will be too easy for most long - time readers , but if you are at that level , sit back . . . ST - Elevation in aVR with diffuse ST - Depression : An ECG pattern that you must know and understand ! This case comes from Sam Ghali ( @ EM_RESUS ) . A 60 - year - old man calls 911 after experiencing sudden onset chest pain , palpitations , a . . . A middle aged man with unwitnessed cardiac arrest Written by Pendell Meyers , with edits by Steve Smith Thanks to my attending Nic Thompson who superbly led this resuscitation We receive . . . Bizarre T - wave Inversions in a Patient without Chest Pain This was sent by a recent ultrasound fellow , asking for my ECG diagnosis . He stated that it is " an acute change from previous " . . . A crashing patient with an abnormal ECG that you must recognize Written by Pendell Meyers , with edits from Steve Smith Let ' s consider this nearly pathognomonic ECG without the clinical context ( be . . . Hyperacute T waves Below are several examples of hyperacute T waves . Click here for more great examples of hyperacute T - waves . Click here for cases of & . . . Blog Archive โบ 2019 ( 33 ) โบ 2018 ( 143 ) 2017 ( 111 ) 2016 ( 93 ) 2015 ( 131 ) 2014 ( 123 ) โผ 2013 ( 112 ) โผ December ( 13 ) Hyperacute T - waves ? Anterior STEMI ? No , LVH with . . . Is this Left Bundle Branch Block ? Is there STEMI ? . . . New Book Published by Dr . Wang : ECG Self - Study Boo . . . 31 Year Old Male with RUQ Pain and a History of Pe . . . Young woman with weakness . The ECG is pathognomon . . . Friday ' s post produced skeptics . . . . . A Male in his 60s with Chest pain . What is the EC . . . New K . Wang Video : Atrial Flutter A - Z . Pseudoanteroseptal STEMI in the Setting of Paced R . . . How to measure ST Elevation at 60 milliseconds aft . . . Beta Blockers in Anterior STEMI : Have We Come Full . . . Several Wide Complex Rhythms in One Patient . Test . . . Terbutaline and Albuterol for Lowering of Plasma P . . . November ( 8 ) October ( 9 ) September ( 8 ) August ( 12 ) July June ( 15 ) May ( 10 ) April March ( 10 ) February ( 4 ) January ( 7 ) 2012 ( 79 ) 2011 ( 96 ) 2010 ( 48 ) 2009 ( 22 ) 2008 Labels ( Index ) " inferior " ST depression ( 5 ) ( Occlusion Myocardial Infarction ) ( 5 ) 3 - Vessel disease ( 1 ) Aberrant conduction ( 2 ) Accelerated AV conduction ( 2 ) accelerated idioventricular rhythm ( 6 ) accelerated junctional rhythm Acidosis ( 1 ) aconite acute right heart strain acuteness ( 6 ) Adenosine ( 3 ) Adjunctive Anti - Ischemic Therapy algorithm alkalosis alternating BBB Anomolous coronary artery anterior STEMI equation ( 11 ) Anterior STEMI with minimal ST elevation less than 1 mm anterior T wave inversion ( 11 ) Antiplatelet Therapy for UA / NonSTEMI Aortic Dissection Arrhythmogenic Right ventricular dysplasia artifact asthma Atrial enlargement and hypertrophy atrial flutter ( 19 ) atrial repolarization wave Atrial Tachycardia atrial_fibrillation atrial_fibrillation with RVR ( 7 ) Atypical Symptoms automatic rhythm AV block AV dissociation aVL ( 19 ) AVNRT AV nodal re - entrant tachycardia aVR ( 16 ) AVRT : AV Reciprocating Tachycardia ( through accessory pathway ) Benign T - wave Inversion Beta Adrenergic Blockade ( 4 ) bidirectional tachycardia bradycardia BRASH brugada bundle branch block reentry ventricular tachycardia Cabrera ' s sign carbon monoxide poisoning cardiac arrest ( 29 ) cardiac memory cardiogenic shock cardioversion ( 3 ) Central Nervous System T - waves Chapman ' s sign Child Children circumflex occlusion ( 9 ) CNS T - waves Co - culprit lesions Cocaine collateral circulation computer ( 13 ) Concealed conduction in WPW and accessory pathways concordance concordant ST segments Convex ST Elevation coronary embolism CPR de Winter ' s T - waves Delayed Activation Wave demand ischemia Diagonal branch ( D1 or D2 ) Diffuse ST Depression diffuse ST Elevation digitalis digoxin discordant Dr . K . Wang ( 20 ) droperidol Drug Effect Dual AV nodal pathways Dynamic T - waves Early Repol Inferior and Lateral early repolarization ( 18 ) Early Repolarization with Dynamic T - waves Echo - formal - false negative echocardiogram ( 16 ) electrical alternans electrocardiographically silent Electrolytes Enhanced atrioventricular nodal conduction ( EAVNC ) Equation for Early Repol vs . Anterior STEMI ESRD evolving STEMI exaggerated STE excessively discordant ST depression Excessively discordant ST elevation false negative cath lab activation false positive cath lab activation False positive ECG False STEMI - NonSTEMI Dichotomy fascicular VT First Degree AV block flecainide Formula for Early Repol vs . Anterior STEMI ( 23 ) fractional flow reserve fragmented QRS fusion beat half the QT HEART score Hemopericardium high lateral MI high lateral STEMI High Sensitivity Troponin hyperacute T - waves ( 37 ) hyperacute T - waves V4 - V6 hypercalcemia hyperkalemia ( 36 ) hyperkalemia treatment hypertension Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy hypocalcemia hypokalemia ( 20 ) hypothermia idiopathic ventricular tachycardia Inferior Aneurysm Morphology Inferior de Winter ' s inferior early repolarization inferior hyperacute T - waves Inferior MI subtle inferior ST depression inferior STEMI inferoposterior STEMI intracranial hemorrhage intravascular ultrasound Intraventricular conduction delay Inverted U - wave Isolated Right Ventricular STEMI isorhythmic dissociation J - point J - waves junctional escape junctional tachycardia LAD occlusion ( 30 ) LAD occlusion vs . benign early repolarization ( 33 ) Ladder Diagram lateral STEMI LBBB ( 35 ) lead misplacement Lead V1 left bundle branch block ( 15 ) left main ( 12 ) Lewis Lead literature long QT ( 14 ) long ST segment low atrial rhythm Low Voltage Lown - Ganong - Levine LV aneurysm ( 24 ) LV aneurysm lateral LVH ( 24 ) McConnell โ s Sign Mid anterolateral MI mirror image missed STEMI ( 17 ) modified sgarbossa criteria mural thrombus myocardial contusion Myocardial Contusion - NOT ! myocardial rupture Myocarditis narrow complex tachycardia Negative U - wave New LBBB New sign of LAD occlusion nitroglycerin No Reflow nondiagnostic ECG NonSTEMI normal angiogram in ACS normal ECG Normal ECG by computer algorithm ( 18 ) Normal Intervals Normal Previous Angiogram normal variant ST Elevation NOT - pseudonormalization NSTEMI obtuse marginal Occlusion with less than 1mm ST Elevation OMI ( 21 ) osborn waves P - wave morphology P - waves inverted paced rhythm pacing Papillary muscle ( mitral valve ) rupture PEA - Pulseless Electrical Activity Peaked T waves Pediatric Pericardial Tamponde pericarditis Persistent Juvenile T - waves persistent STE poisoning Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia posterior fascicular idiopathic VT posterior leads posterior reperfusion T - waves posterior STEMI ( 22 ) postinfarction regional pericarditis PR interval Pre - excitation prehospital ECG Previous ECG progression of STEMI proportion pseudo RVMI Pseudoanteroseptal MI pseudoinfarction ( 23 ) pseudonormalization Pseudonormalization of ST segments PseudoSTEMI ( 17 ) pulmonary edema pulmonary embolism PVC q - waves QRS prolongation QRST angle QRST axis QS - waves QTc QTc rule of thumb R - on - T phenomenon RBBB ( 32 ) RBBB with LAFB ( Left Anterior Fascicular Block ) re - occlusion reciprocal ST depression reciprocal T - wave inversion reocclusion Retrograde P - waves Reverse Takotsubo Stress Cardiomyopathy reversible T - wave inversion right bundle RIght Bundle Branch Block right sided leads Right Ventricular Hypertrophy Risks and risk factors for lytics / PCI RSR ' RV Conduction Delay RV dysplasia RV MI RVH RVMI in lead V1 RVOT ( right ventricular outflow tract ventricular tachycardia ) saddleback STE Sasaki rule scooped ST depression Septal STEMI serial ECG ( 25 ) serial EKG shark fin Shock short QT sick sinus signs of reperfusion Sine Wave sino - atrial exit block Sinus Pause / Sinus Arrest sinus tachycardia Sinus Tachycardia Extreme Sodium Channel Blockade Spasm Speckle Tracking Strain Echocardiography spontaneous coronary artery dissection ( SCID ) spontaneous reperfusion ST depression ( 32 ) ST elevation ST resolution ST Segment Monitoring STE aVL STEMI STEMI vs . NonSTEMI STEMI with less than 1 mm ST elevation STEMI - equivalent Stenosis without thrombosis stokes - adams straight ST segments stress cardiomyopathy Stress Test stroke subacute MI subarachnoid hemorrhage subendocardial ischemia subtle ( 34 ) Subtle Circumflex Occlusion Subtle Inferoposterior Occlusion Subtle LAD Subtle LAD Occlusion Subtle STE Superimposed : Acute on old MI Supraventricular Tachycardia ( PSVT ) SVT with aberrancy Synchronized Cardioversion Syncope T - Wave inversion tachycardia takotsubo TEE ( transesophageal echo ) terminal QRS distortion terminal T - wave inversion Third ( 3rd ) degree AV block Thrombolytics Thrombus propagation Time Window for Reperfusion Therapy TIMI myocardial perfusion grading tombstones torsade Toxicology transient ST elevation transient T - wave inversion Triage ECG Triage Occlusion Tricyclic antidepressant troponin Type 2 Brugada type II MI Type II STEMI type III LAD Type_III_wraparound_LAD U - wave U - waves ultrasound ( 14 ) unstable angina Up - Down T - waves upside down Valvular disorder Ventricular Fibrillation ventricular fibrillation on a 12 lead ventricular tachycardia Ventricular Tachycardia without structural cardiac abnormality verapamil wall motion abnormality wandering atrial pacemaker Wellens ' classic evolution Wellens ' in inferior or lateral leads ( " reperfusion T - waves " ) Wellens ' syndrome Wellens ' Syndrome - NOT ! ! wenckebach wide complex Wide complex tachycardia wide QRS wide_complex_tachycardia Widespread ST Elevation wolff parkinson white WPW wraparound LAD Young Women | [
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http://hr-management-slides.com/how-to-conduct-manpower-planning-analysis/ | How to Conduct Manpower Planning Analysis ? Manpower planning or the human resource planning reefers o putting up the right amount and kind of people at the right time and place to do the right thing they are capable of for achieving the specific goal of a specific organization or company . Manpower planning is one of the important processes in building a company , for a reason that the success of a company can be determined within this process . It is the process where the recruitment of employee lies . With this , the company can make a better way on how they can have the best and talented employees under control . Having a good plan regarding with the hiring of manpower is the foundation of the company for making it a successful one . Thus , this process can is the greatest step towards the goal that they most probably desired . It is an important aspect for every company to consider for a better start and a successful outcome . Manpower planning importance Without manpower planning , a company can even manage to survive . Simply because it serves as the foundation of the company โ s development and there is no one that will able to survive without considering the foundation that probably serves as a life support in the very beginning . The following things are what make manpower planning important aspects to be consider in one โ s company . Click here to download for FREE : Excellent Powerpoint Slides on HR Strategy and HR KPIs 1 . Serves as the managerial functions key All the 4 managerial functions namely organizing , planning , controlling and directing are absolutely based on manpower . Manpower plays a big help in implementing those managerial activities . Thereupon , the staffing process now serves as the managerial functions key . 2 . Efficient utilization Nowadays , personnel efficient management becomes a very important function to be consider in the world of industrialization . Building enterprises of a large scale will probably require a management having a large scale of manpower . Regarding with this , only through the staffing function can make it done effectively . 3 . Motivation The staffing functions does n โ t only focus on putting the right persons on the right job , it also involves the motivational programs or packages for the benefits of every employees . Therefore , all of the incentive plan types turn out to the staffing function โ s integral part . 4 . Human relation can be made better If the human relation within the company is strong and well developed , even problems can easily stabiles itself as well . A strong and well - developed human relation can be achieved by clear communication , effective control , and effective leadership and supervision . The staffing function takes care of the training and work force development that probably leads to cooperation and better relations between people . 5 . Higher productivity Utilization of the resources in its best probable manner is one way to increase the level of productivity in a company . Higher productivity most probably is a product of minimal waist in time , efforts , money and energy . All of these are possible with staffing and with other activities related to this such as the training & development , remuneration and the performance appraisal . Process of Manpower Planning : Manpower planning is an essential process in obtaining the success of the company by assuring to have the right persons that will contribute for the better future of the company . However , it can never be done without understanding how this thing really works . For you to be able to understand how this one works , you must know first the process itself . Below are the processes that constitutes with the manpower planning . Download Now for FREE - HR Scorecard and KPI for HR Managers โข Setting objectives or goals Setting the objective and goals is the very first step toward the process of manpower planning . Once the company โ s objective or goals is set , it โ s the time now for the for the company management to determine the people needed , their levels , the positions and even the trainings or experience needed in able to meet the objective or the goal the company sets . This can be easily done through manpower planning . โข Internal resources auditing Having a sort of systematic review of each internal resource can probably determine if a person inside the company possesses a higher or different responsibility level . Thus , it is so much important to integrate the performance appraisal together with the potential appraisal of the existing employees into the process of manpower planning . โข Recruitment plan formulation The manpower resources detailed survey can probably determine the calculated the needed or the excess personnel in each different levels through manpower planning . Even as arriving with the final number , it is still necessary for the actual retirements , estimated loss caused by death , illness and turnovers to take into account based on the outlook and experiences in relation with the company โ s expansion and patterns of future growth . โข Estimates the manpower requirements and the organizational structure The management of the company must be able to estimate the organization structure in a given period . It is necessary also to determine the type and number of the employees needed for the company . โข Human Resource development plan This process refers to the implementation and development of the plan regarding with the human resource . It primarily consists of finding the labor sources in such a way that the sources will make and contribute for the better of the company . That is how the manpower planning works . With the things that it can contribute with the company , this one must probably be considered because without having this one to be considered in the process of developing a company , success will never be possible after all . This entry was posted in Recruitment & Selection and tagged Analysis Conduct How to Manpower Planning Post navigation โ Previous Next โ | [
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http://hr.cch.com/news/payroll/091712a.asp | News & Information FEATURED PRODUCT American Payroll Association ( APA ) Basic Guide to Payroll , 2013 Edition It ' s more important than ever to be in compliance with payroll laws and regulations ! How do you stay in compliance and avoid penalties ? The APA Basic Guide to Payroll is written to make understanding the laws and regulations as easy as possible . And this single - volume guide is filled with tools to help you apply the law and make proper calculations รข โฌ โ with ease ! Learn More ยป CCH ยฎ PAYROLL โ 9 / 17 / 12 CCH projects 2013 standard deductions , exemptions , tax rates As a service to our subscribers , CCH Tax & Accounting has prepared projected inflation - adjusted tax bracket numbers for the 2013 Tax Rate Schedules , the standard deduction , personal exemption , and other tax amounts for use in year - end and 2013 tax planning . The projected figures are based on the inflation - adjustment provisions of the Internal Revenue Code ( IRC ) as currently in force and the average of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers ( CPI - U ) published by the Department of Labor for each month in the Standard deductions The 2013 standard deduction will increase for all taxpayers . The standard deduction amounts for 2013 will be $ 6,100 for single taxpayers ; $ 8,950 for heads of households ; $ 12,200 for married taxpayers filing jointly and surviving spouses ; and $ 6,100 for married taxpayers filing separately . The standard deduction for dependents rises $ 50 to $ 1,000 ( or earned income plus $ 350 ) . The additional standard deduction for those have reached 65 or are blind will rise to $ 1,200 for married taxpayers ; $ 1,500 for unmarried individuals . Tax brackets The CCH projections that follow for each taxpayer filing type are made with the assumption that Congress ultimately will extend all Bush - era tax rates and other benefits for at least one more year , through 2013 . Rate brackets for a full sunset of Bush - era tax cuts from these projections generally may be determined by treating : the existing 10 % bracket as projected for 2013 as the lower part of the 15 % bracket ; the taxable income range of the existing 25 % bracket as projected for 2013 as the range of the pre - Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 ( EGTRRA ) ( P.L. 107 - 16 ) 28 % bracket ; the taxable income range of the existing 28 % bracket as projected for 2013 as the range of the pre - EGTRRA 31 % bracket ; the taxable income range of the existing 33 % bracket as projected for 2013 as the range of the pre - EGTRRA 36 % bracket ; and the taxable income range of the existing 35 % bracket as projected for 2013 as the range of the pre - EGTRRA 39.6 % bracket . An exception exists for determining the pre - EGTRRA bracket amounts for married individuals filing jointly to the extent the marriage penalty relief provisions in EGTRRA would not be extended . For married individuals either filing jointly or separately , their 15 - percent bracket under an EGTRRA sunset no longer would end at double the bracket amount of unmarried individuals . Projected for 2013 the top of the 15 - percent bracket for joint filers , for example , would decrease to $ 60,550 from $ 72,500 under a full EGTRRA sunset . Tax bracket rates with full EGTRRA extension Joint returns . For married taxpayers filing jointly and surviving spouses , the maximum taxable income subject to the 10 - percent bracket will rise from $ 17,400 in 2012 , to $ 17,850 in 2013 ; the top of the 15 - percent tax bracket will increase from $ 70,700 to $ 72,500 . The bracket amounts for the remaining tax rates will show similarly proportionate increases : $ 146,400 as the maximum for the 25 - percent bracket ( up $ 3,700 from 2012 ) ; $ 223,050 for the 28 - percent bracket ( up $ 5,600 from 2012 ) Unmarried filers . For single taxpayers , the maximum taxable income for the 10 - percent bracket will increase to $ 8,925 for 2012 ( up from $ 8,700 in 2012 ) . The remainder of the rate brackets show inflation increases of : $ 900 for the top of the 15 - percent bracket ( to $ 36,250 ) ; $ 2,200 for the 25 - percent bracket ( to $ 87,850 ) ; $ 4,600 for the 28 - percent bracket ( to $ 183,250 ) ; and $ 10,000 for the top of the 33 - percent bracket ( to Married filing separately . Married taxpayers filing separately will see a $ 225 increase for the upper limit of the 10 - percent bracket ( to $ 8,925 ) and an $ 900 increase for the 15 - percent bracket ( to $ 36,250 ) . The top of the 25 - percent bracket will increase by $ 1,850 ( to $ 73,200 ) ; the top of the 28 - percent bracket will increase by $ 2,800 ( to $ 111,525 ) ; and the top of the 33 - percent bracket will increase by $ 5,000 ( to $ 199,175 ) . Heads of household . For heads of households , the maximum taxable income for the 10 - percent bracket will see a $ 350 increase from $ 12,400 in 2012 to $ 12,750 in 2013 . The top of the remainder of the bracket amounts will increase as follows : up $ 1,250 from 2012 for the 15 - percent bracket , to $ 48,600 ; up $ 3,150 from 2012 for the 25 - percent bracket , to $ 125,450 ; up $ 5,100 from 2012 for the 28 - percent bracket , to $ 203,150 ; and up $ 10,000 from 2012 for the top of the 33 - percent bracket , to $ 398,350 . Estates and trusts . For estates and nongrantor trusts , there will be a slight increase in all the rate bracket amounts from 2012 levels as follows : up $ 50 from $ 2,400 in 2012 to $ 2,450 in 2013 for the 15 - percent bracket ; up $ 100 from 2012 to $ 5,700 in 2013 for the 25 - percent bracket , up $ 250 from 2012 for the 28 - percent bracket , to $ 8,750 ; and up $ 300 from 2012 for the 33 - percent bracket , to $ 11,950 . Personal exemptions The amount of personal and dependency exemptions for 2013 will increase to $ 3,900 from the 2012 level of $ 3,800 . Other tax figures In addition to the projected tax figures for 2013 listed above , the IRC requires dozens of other inflation adjustments for 2013 , including : Roth IRAs . The AGI limits for maximum Roth IRA contributions in 2013 will be : married filing jointly , $ 178,000 ; the AGI limit for other filing statuses , other than married filing jointly or separately , will increase to $ 112,000 in 2013 . IRA contributions . The maximum on the base IRA contribution amount , which is subject to indexing , will increase by $ 500 to $ 5,500 for 2013 . Education savings bond interest exclusion . When U.S. savings bonds are redeemed to pay expenses for higher education , the interest may be excluded from income if the taxpayer โ s income is below a certain range . For 2013 , that phase - out range for singles will be $ 74,700 - $ 89,700 and for joint filers , $ 112,050 - $ 142,050 . Adoption expense credit . For 2013 , assuming EGTRRA extension , the adoption credit limit amount will be $ 12,770 , with the AGI phaseout beginning at $ 191,530 ( up $ 1,820 from 2012 ) . Medical savings accounts . The minimum - maximum range for MSAs in 2013 will be $ 2,150 - $ 3,200 , with a $ 4,300 maximum out - of - pocket for single plans and $ 4,300 - $ 6,450 , with $ 7,850 out - of - pocket for family plans . Foreign earned income / housing . The amount of the foreign earned income exclusion under Code Sec . 911 for 2013 will be $ 97,600 . The foreign earned income housing deduction for 2013 will be set at $ 29,280 . For more information on this and other topics , consult the Visit our News Library | [
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http://hr.iu.edu/benefits/retirement-counseling.htm | Individual Investment and Retirement Income Planning IU โ s Retirement Benefits team is dedicated to helping IU employees with retirement readiness . Our partnership with Fidelity and TIAA , provides one - on - one , on - site investment counseling at all IU campuses . Personalized meetings can be scheduled with both vendors by phone or online . Fidelity Call 1 - 800 - 642 - 7131 , or visit the Fidelity Scheduling Web site TIAA Call 1 - 800 - 732 - 8353 , or visit the TIAA Scheduling Web site PERF To find a schedule of PERF workshops and counseling dates in all counties , please visit the PERF Events Calendar PERF Counseling dates on the Bloomington campus in Poplars 199 : March 22 , 2019 register by March 15 April 25 , 2019 register by April 18 May 24 , 2019 register by May 17 June 21 , 2019 register by June 14 - - - - Information about Retiree Status and Benefits | [
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http://hr.toolbox.com/blogs/ira-wolfe/14-tips-to-improve-employee-performance-appraisals-49617 | HR Strategy 14 Tips to Improve Employee Performance Appraisals By Ira Wolfe Monday December 12 , 2011 Performance appraisals . Other than terminating an employee , is there any managerial or HR task more dreaded than carrying out a performance appraisal ? Also known as annual performance reviews , performance management systems and performance evaluations , they can be stressful for all involved , sometimes creating a quasi - adversarial relationship between the appraisee ( employee ) and appraiser ( manager ) . However , it does n ' t have to be that way . In this article let โ s look at how the entire process can be enhanced in hopes of generating the best result possible : An engaged employee determined to do his best and improve wherever possible . To engage employees and managers in improving performance , what are the critical components of effective performance appraisals The first and most important ingredient is honesty . I addressed the importance in a previous article . Once you ' ve addressed the issue of honesty , discussions involving the following thirteen additional tips become more relevant and help create effective performance appraisals : 1 . Clearly identify your objectives ; 2 . Have the employee complete a self - assessment ; 3 . Redefine or reconfirm the purpose of the job , the duties and the responsibilities ; 4 . Define the priority of and set objectives for each responsibility ; 5 . Establish specific performance standards ; 6 . Be specific when addressing areas requiring improvement , ( i.e. , facts , figures , work records , reports , etc . ) 7 . Be specific when addressing examples of unacceptable conduct ( not general references to ' laziness ' or ' bad attitude ' ) , cite specific examples as much as possible ; 8 . Present , discuss and agree to a " Performance Improvement Plan " if necessary ; 9 . Set ongoing goals ; 10 , Provide the opportunity for feedback , not only during the meeting but by allowing your employee to respond to the evaluation in writing , detailing their disagreement or position ; 11 . Solicit as much feedback as possible not only about the performance at issue but also about what the employee would like to improve , what professional development , training , new assignments and challenges in general she has in mind for herself ; 12 . If performance in some area ( s ) does not meet standards , then agree to set frequent and regularly scheduled performance discussions ; 13 . Before closing the meeting , be sure to ask if there is anything else the employee wants to discuss , thereby maintaining a conversational rather than confrontational tone . One other thing to remember is that it ' s always a good idea to remind the employee that the annual performance appraisal is not automatically tied to a compensation review . He may be disappointed with some of the results of his appraisal ; it ' s best not to deepen that disappointment by not addressing compensation if he presumed you would . Effective performance appraisals - They are not possible but , if given the proper priority , purpose and planning , but essential to maximizing the productivity of your most important resource : People . About the Author Ira Wolfe Follow Be the first to comment Write Comment Sign In to Post a Comment Sign In | [
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http://hr.ucr.edu/salary/class/reclass.html | Reclassification of Filled Positions Departments may submit a request for classification review for employees whose duties and responsibilities have undergone significant changes . Employees also may request that their assigned duties and responsibilities be reviewed for appropriate classification level , in accordance with local procedures . The following factors may indicate a need for a classification review : Significant and permanent changes in the assigned responsibilities Changes in the level of complexity Changes in the nature of contacts with others Changes in the organizational impact of the position Changes in the level of supervision received and / or exercised Changes in the knowledge , skills , and abilities required to successfully perform in the position A reclassification of a filled position requires an explanation of the changes in the position โ s responsibilities as well as an explanation of what occurred ( e.g. reorganization or new mandates ) that precipitated the change ( s ) in responsibilities . A salary increase resulting from a reclassification is separate and distinct from the merit programs . Reclassifications are not to be used to circumvent the campus ' merit programs . How To Request a Reclassification Review To request a reclassification review , an online process is available . The iReview system is a Human Resources enterprise application that replaces the former paper / email submission process . A reclassification review request will require the rationale , a revised job description , a copy of the prior job description , and an organizational chart . The rationale and associated documents are submitted through iReview for routing along internal organizational approval channels to Human Resources . Access to the iReview system is based on departmental roles , such as supervisors and department heads . Special reclassification procedures apply to positions classified in the Management Services Officer ( MSO ) series and Financial and Administrative Officer ( FAO ) series - please check back for updated information . Refer to this information for reclassification reviews that involve the MSO or FAO series . iReview allows for the online submission of equity and reclassification reviews . Use of iReview to submit reclassification and equity requests is mandatory after May 26 , 2010 . Visit iReview โ s support site for additional information or call the HR contact for your organization Reclassification Factors In performing the classification review , the HR Analyst strives to ensure consistent application of classification standards across the campus . The position description is the primary means by which the Analyst evaluates the proposed reclassification ; it is a very important document . In carrying out the classification review , the overall scope of the review will be determined by the Analyst and may include any , or all , of the following : Preliminary review of the changes that warrant reclassification , as described in iReview . Comparison of the essential functions outlined in the updated position description against the previous position description . Comparison of the updated position description with the class specification series concepts and / or classification standards . In comparing the class specification , the Analyst will pay special attention to factors outlined in the position description that correlate to the class specifications . Common factors described in the class specifications include some or all of the following factors : Analytical - the analytical skill required . Authority , Independence to Act - the authority , independence or freedom to act vested in the position . Complexity - the complexity of the program or unit , the problems solved , and the difficulty and originality involved in performing the work . Consequence of Error - the severity and scope of the impact of errors made in the course of work . Decision - Making - the decision - making skill required . Impact - the impact an employee has on others within and outside the organization . This factor considers the importance and frequency of interactions with various individuals or groups , as well as the effect of these interactions on the department and the institution . Knowledge - the depth and importance of knowledge necessary to perform the work . The application of concepts , principles , and practices from professional disciplines is considered , as is the amount of work experience normally required to perform the duties of the position . The extent to which the knowledge of organizational and University policies and procedures is required may also be taken into account . Resource Management - responsibility for human , financial , space , facilities , information , and material resources . Scope and Impact - the scope , or impact that an individual exercises at varying levels within and across the organization . Impact relates to how influential the position is within the organization based on the decisions and recommendations rendered . Factors that are not considered in classifying a position include : performance of the incumbent ; longevity of the incumbent ; change in volume of work ; personality ; or financial need . Clarification of information may be required and obtained either in person , by phone , or electronic mail by contacting any , or all , of the following : - Employee - Supervisor - Department HR contact - Department Head - Organizational Unit contact - Subject matter experts iReview Support Site Guidelines to Completing the Job Description Form | [
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http://hr.uw.edu/comp/overtime-for-non-academic-staff/flsa-overtime-eligibility-and-exemption/ | Compensation Compensation Overtime for Non - academic Staff FLSA overtime eligibility and exemption FLSA overtime eligibility and exemption FLSA requirements The Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) requires that most workers receive a minimum overtime pay of 1.5 times the employee โ s regular pay rate for all hours worked over 40 hours in a seven - day workweek . The UW calls positions that are covered by FLSA overtime regulations โ overtime eligible . โ All hourly paid temporary and student workers are , by definition , overtime eligible . Only positions that meet certain narrowly defined criteria are exempt from the FLSA โ s overtime requirements . Compensation is responsible for determining the overtime status for all About the FLSA The FLSA establishes minimum standards that may be exceeded , but can not be waived or reduced . Employers must comply with any federal , state or municipal laws , regulations or ordinances , or collective bargaining agreements or employer implemented policies that provide greater benefits than those established by the FLSA . When state laws differ from the federal FLSA , an employer must comply with the standard most generous to employees . FLSA overtime exemption standards To be exempt from FLSA overtime regulations a position โ s salary amount and job duties must meet criteria specified in the regulations . These criteria are referred to as the โ salary basis โ and โ duties โ tests , respectively . Some types of โ blue collar โ and โ Police , Fire Fighters , Paramedic & Other First Responder โ work do not qualify for exemption by definition . Compensation is responsible for applying the โ tests โ to determine the positions that are covered by the FLSA overtime regulations . This determination is normally made at the time a position is created and may be reviewed when a position is reviewed for reclassification ( classified titles ) or for salary or title assignment ( professional staff positions ) . All of the following requirements must be met for a position to be exempt from the FLSA overtime payment requirement : The position must be paid on a salary ( not hourly ) basis , except for certain computer workers ( see the Computer Professional Exemption ) . Being paid on a salary basis means that an employee is paid the same amount per workweek regardless of the hours the employee actually works , consistent with a position โ s percent time . The position must be paid at least $ 455 per week ( $ 23,660 per year ) , regardless of percent time worked : e.g. a half - time employee who is paid $ 454 per week and a full - time employee who is paid $ 454 per week are both overtime covered , regardless of their job duties , even though the full - time equivalent pay for the half time employee is actually $ 908 per week . This minimum salary requirement applies both full - time and part - time employees regardless of how many hours they work . The position โ s job duties must meet the duties test for one or more for one of the exemption categories โ see below . FLSA exemption categories and checklists The following are summaries of the FLSA - defined exemption criteria . Checklists for the most commonly applied exemption criteria may be used to help employees and managers assess whether a position is likely to be covered by or exempt from the FLSA overtime regulations . A link to the checklist follows the exemption category description . Some terms have special meanings as applied by the FLSA regulations . See the FLSA Terms & Definitions webpage The exemption categories in the following list are described below . Executive exemption Administrative exemption Learned or creative professional exemption Computer professional exemption Highly compensated employees Outside sales exemption Duties that do not qualify for FLSA overtime exemption Blue Collar Workers โ The exemptions apply only to โ white collar โ employees who meet the salary and duties tests ( see below ) set forth in the regulations . The exemptions do not apply to manual laborers or other โ blue collar โ workers who perform work involving repetitive operations with their hands , physical skill and energy . FLSA - covered , non - management employees in production , maintenance , construction and similar occupations such as carpenters , electricians , mechanics , plumbers , iron workers , craftsmen , operating engineers , longshoremen , construction workers , and laborers Police , Fire Fighters , Paramedics & Other First Responders โ FLSA overtime exemptions do not apply to police officers , detectives , deputy sheriffs , state troopers , highway patrol officers , investigators , inspectors , correctional officers , parole or probation officers , park rangers , fire fighters , paramedics , emergency medical technicians , ambulance personnel , rescue workers , hazardous materials workers , and similar employees , regardless of rank or pay level , who perform work such as preventing , controlling or extinguishing fires of any type ; rescuing fire , crime or accident victims ; preventing or detecting crimes ; conducting investigations or inspections Contact 206 - 543 - 9404 206 - 616 - 2372 ( Fax ) Campus : uwhrcomp @ uw . edu Medical Centers : medcomp @ uw . edu | [
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http://hrcnationaldinner.org/ | Joe Biden Eric Holder Anne Hathaway and More Highlight 22nd Annual HRC National Dinner Watch and Read More Share this Our Sponsors Special thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters These companies have demonstrated a high level of commitment to equality Please consider supporting those that support us About the Dinner The HRC National Dinner draws more than 3600 guests to celebrate advancements in the fight for LGBTQ equality and to recommit to the work that still lies ahead Schedule Logistics See our schedule and logistics page for important information on the HRC National Dinner Read More Lexus Raffle Learn more about the 2019 firstever Lexus ES F SPORT raffle at our 2018 National Dinner | [
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http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2005/12/01/fmla-leave-can-we-push-back-the-annual-performance-review-date-when-employees-take-leave/ | California HR FMLA Leave : Can We Push Back the Annual Performance Review Date When Employees Take Leave ? By jessica Dec 1 , 2005 California HR When our employees go on leave , such as FMLA leave , we adjust their appraisal dates to reflect the leave time . For example , if they take 3 months of leave , they get their appraisal at the 15 - month point rather than the usual 12 months . Now some of them are saying that the FMLA says that leave time ca n โ t be counted against them , and they are demanding a 12 - month appraisal even though they only worked 9 months . Can this be right ? โ Anonymous Our HR Management & Compliance Report : How To Comply with California and Federal Leave Laws , covers everything you need to know to stay in compliance with both state and federal law in one of the trickiest areas of compliance for even the most experienced HR professional . Learn the rules for pregnancy and parental leaves , medical exams and certifications , intermittent leaves , required notices , and more . This question comes up often for many employers . We asked Mary Topliff of the Law Offices of Mary L . Topliff to clear up the confusion . This is certainly a common question , and it appears quite logical to have a 12 - month performance review period consist of 12 months of work . However , there is an underlying issue with performance reviews that requires consideration of the federal Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) and its counterpart , the California Family Rights Act ( CFRA ) . Because the CFRA regulations adopt the FMLA regulations on the points addressed below , for purposes of this article , we โ ll just say FMLA . The issue is whether delaying a performance review for an individual who has taken FMLA leave conflicts with the obligation to return the leave taker to a position with โ equivalent pay , benefits , and working conditions . โ If your performance reviews trigger any type of salary increase , merit pay , or other compensation determinations or affect some other working condition , delaying the performance review may cause problems . From a broad perspective , keep in mind that the FMLA regulations state that โ employers can not use the taking of FMLA leave as a negative factor in employment actions , such as hiring , promotions , or disciplinary actions ; nor can FMLA leave be counted under โ no fault โ attendance policies . โ Moreover , the regulations broadly describe the term โ equivalent terms and conditions of employment โ as requiring that the employee who has taken FMLA leave have the same or equivalent opportunity for bonuses , profit - sharing , and other similar discretionary Delaying an employee โ s performance review because he or she took an FMLA leave clearly falls under โ taking action because of the FMLA leave . โ We must then look at whether that delay is a negative factor in any employment action . To do so , examine all implications of delaying a performance review , even those that are not apparent . For example , look at whether it may impact eligibility for internal promotions or create a different review schedule going forward . More specifically , examine whether and to what extent the performance review is tied to compensation determinations and , in turn , what the impact of a delay in the review might be on the compensation paid to the employee . In defining โ equivalent pay , โ the regulations state that an employee is entitled to any unconditional pay increase that occurs during the FMLA leave period , such as a cost of living increase . However , the employee is not necessarily entitled to pay increases that depend to some degree on the employee โ s performance and If a salary increase takes into account attendance by either the individual or the work unit or department , an employee who took FMLA leave may be entitled to the increase . The regulations discuss this issue in the context of bonuses , but it is just as relevant to a pay increase determination . They note that many employers pay bonuses for job - related performance , including perfect attendance and safety , which do not require performance by the employee but rather contemplate the absence of occurrences . To the extent that an employee who takes FMLA leave had met all the requirements for either a performance - based or attendance - based bonus or pay increase before FMLA leave began , the employee is entitled to continue this entitlement on return from FMLA leave . In other words , the employee may not be disqualified for the bonus or pay increase for taking the FMLA leave . In contrast , a bonus or pay increase for exceeding production goals is performance - based and thus may take into account the time off taken during the relevant period To summarize , if a delay in providing a performance review for an employee who has taken an FMLA leave negatively impacts their compensation , any discretionary pay , or any other aspect of employment opportunities in the future , there is a potential for running afoul of the FMLA . Many companies opt to keep the performance reviews on schedule and prorate any salary increases to account for the leave period . This option tends to eliminate the risks if the salary increase is entirely production - related . The criteria for any compensation and bonus determinations should be reviewed in detail before implementing an automatic pro rata adjustment practice for employees on leave status . โ Mary L . Topliff is principal of the Law Offices of Mary L . Topliff in San Francisco . 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http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2013/09/26/green-circles-are-dangerous-red-circles-are-just-expensive/ | Compensation Green Circles Are Dangerous , Red Circles Are Just Expensive By Stephen Bruce , PhD , PHR Sep 26 , 2013 Compensation In yesterday โ s Advisor , consultant Terry Pasteris offered guidance on compensation metrics ; today , dangers of Green Circles plus an introduction to the compensation guide that puts federal and state regulations at your fingertips . Red Circle employees indicate you are spending too much on compensation relative to the value of the jobs , says consultant Terry Pasteris , CCP , GRP , but Green Circles may set you up for a lawsuit . Pasteris โ s comments came at a recent BLR - sponsored webinar . Red Circle employees are those who are paid over the maximum for the range established for their positions . They are paid more than the job is worth to the company , says Pasteris , who is president of TLMP Consulting Group . There are a number of ways employees can become red circled , but the primary reason is that they have been in the job a long time and just keep getting raises that are higher than the increases to the range . If the ranges are well set and track the market regularly , red circles may indicate a lack of discipline in managing the system , says Pasteris . Managers just are n โ t being tough about following increase guidelines . Red Circles are n โ t dangers to the company except that they are digging into profits . Green Circles are another story . Green Circles are those who are paid under the minimum for the range . This typically happens , for example , when someone is promoted from a much lower position and managers do n โ t want to give a huge raise of say , 20 percent or 30 percent . Generally , Green Circles have the potential to cause legal problems . If the Green Circle employee is a member of a protected group , the Green Circle status could look like discrimination and subject the company to litigation , especially if others in the same job are all paid in the range . HR budget cuts ? Let us help . HR . BLR . com is your one - stop solution for all your HR compliance and training needs . Take a no - cost , no - obligation trial and get a complimentary copy of our special report Critical HR Recordkeeping โ From Hiring to Termination . It โ s yours โ no matter what you decide . You Should n โ t Have Red and Green Circles โฆ But Generally , if the system is working right , you should n โ t have any of these ; however , says Pasteris , that โ s not the way it works in the real world . You probably should address Green Circles immediately . At a minimum , have a plan to deal with them , says Pasteris . With Red Circles , what you do depends on the reason for the high pay rate . If it is the result of a reorganization or reclassification of well - performing employees , you may tolerate the situation for a while . Our Compa - ratio is 109 What if you have a very high compa - ratio like 109 ? asks Pasteris . That would mean that you are paying nearly 10 percent higher than your system says you should . But take a look at tenure and age and other factors . For example , if your market positioning is where you want it ( say , your strategy is to pay at the 75th percentile and you are paying at the 75th percentile ) , and you have a preponderance of long - term , seasoned employees , and your turnover is zero โ that all fits together into an OK package , says Pasteris . But it is a generous program , she concludes . Red Circles , Green Circles , and compa - ratios โ In HR , if it โ s not one thing , it โ s another . Like FMLA intermittent leave , overtime hassles , ADA accommodation , and then on top of that , whatever the agencies and courts throw in your way . You need a go - to resource , and our editors recommend the โ everything - HR - in - one website , โ HR . BLR . com ยฎ As an example of what you will find , here are some policy recommendations concerning e - mail , excerpted from a sample policy on the website : Privacy . The director of information services can override any individual password and thus has access to all e - mail messages in order to ensure compliance with company policy . This means that employees do not have an expectation of privacy in their company e - mail or any other information stored or accessed on company computers . Find out what the buzz is all about . Take a no - cost look at HR . BLR . com , solve your top problem , and get a complimentary gift . E - mail review . All e - mail is subject to review by management . Your use of the e - mail system grants consent to the review of any of the messages to or from you in the system in printed form or in any other medium . Solicitation . In line with our general policy , e - mail must not be used to solicit for outside business ventures , personal parties , social meetings , charities , membership in any organization , political causes , religious causes , or other matters not connected to the company โ s business . We should point out that this is just one of hundreds of sample policies on the site . ( You โ ll also find analyses of laws and issues , job descriptions , and complete training materials for hundreds of HR topics . ) You can examine the entire HR . BLR . com ยฎ program free of any cost or commitment . It โ s quite remarkable โ 30 years of accumulated HR knowledge , tools , and skills gathered in one place and accessible at the click of a mouse . What โ s more , we โ ll supply a free downloadable copy of our special report , Critical HR Recordkeeping โ From Hiring to Termination , just for looking at HR . BLR . com . If you โ d like to try it at absolutely no cost or obligation to continue ( and get the special report , no matter what you decide ) , go here . Print Tags : BLR business Green Circles HR Sorry , the browser you are using is not currently supported . Disqus actively supports the following browsers : Firefox Chrome Internet Explorer 11 + Safari Michelle โข 4 years ago Thanks Jason for providing your story on this . It sounds very hard and help me consider my options . I am considering an offer from my company to be red circled . I was demoted on parental leave but I am not in a union and every is pushing me to leave . There is no clear direction but the negotiator is offering to work out a deal for red circling back to my previous salary in the my current position . It seems wrong to allow the company to win this way but my chances are low of Jason โข 4 years ago Red Circling is a difficult issue . Unfortunately mosts posts online talk from an employers standpoint and the employees standpoint is never heard . I was an employee that was red circled in my job grid for 6 years , and if I can confide in anyone it was probably one of the worse experiences of my life . Red Circling left myself feel worthless , not equitable to my fellow employees , and standing up to my employer in regards to this issue ended in myself being " let go without cause " . Here is my history in regards to red circling , and let me know if you feel that my employer or HR was morally correct . I was hired in 2006 and was offered a wage that my employer felt that they could afford . in 2008 a market study was done and showed that I earned more than my position was worth so I was red circled . At the time I did not know what red circling meant , however at my office red circling was completed by not allowing the red circled employee to receive the cost of living percentage that all other employees receive to allow them assistance in paying for rising cost of commodities . From an employees standpoint this is the WRONG way to conduct red circling . As an employee I did nothing wrong and I felt I was punished by being red circled and I did not feel equitable to my fellow employees that received the cost of living percentage allowance . All employees base their spending habits on their wage , they can not control cost of inflation , that is why as an employer cost of living is given to everyone to assist in paying for the rising cost of commodities . When you take away someone ' s cost This is the employers fault for offering too high of a wage to the employee when he started . The employees cost of living should not be reduced due to the employers mistake . Jason | [
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http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/2016/01/18/what-is-an-employee-value-proposition/ | Hiring & Recruiting What is an Employee Value Proposition ? By Bridget Miller Jan 18 , 2016 Hiring & Recruiting What is an Employee Value Proposition ( EVP ) ? In short , an EVP encompasses everything an employer is doing to attract and retain employees . It includes all of the pay , benefits , rewards , and perks that come with being an employee of that organization . Basically , it โ s the reason why an employee would want to work there as opposed to finding employment somewhere else . The EVP takes its name from the marketing idea known as Unique Value Proposition , the value the company provides to customers that differentiates it from competitors . An EVP is the unique value that the company brings to employees . If the EVP is what sets you apart from the competition for talent , then it pays to have a good EVP that will help you attract and retain the talent you need . Having an effective EVP can help to attract new employees that have goals and values that are in alignment with organizational goals and values , How to Ensure Your EVP Is Effective It โ s important to remember that your organization has an EVP whether it is purposefully cultivated or not . No matter what , there are benefits that will be weighed by current and potential employees when determining whether to come to ( or stay with ) your organization . If the organization is not working to ensure that its EVP is aligned with company goals , it may not be aligned at all , and could be one of many reasons why you โ re not attracting and keeping the right employees . Here are some ways to help work toward having an effective EVP : Find out what perception exists โ both in the market and internally โ about what your company currently offers . What about this perception is already in alignment with the company โ s goals and vision ? What can be improved to better reflect the company vision and culture ? Consider the type of company culture you โ d like to foster . Research what benefits are important to the type of employee you โ d like to attract . Remember to also get input from current employees on the benefits they would value . Be prepared to consider changing the benefits on offer to be more in alignment with the goals , values , and needs of the employees . Do n โ t overlook the tough - to - quantify items that bring value to employees , like challenging work , interesting company culture , and values that align with their personal goals . Remember the importance of communication . Employees need to be aware of what is offered to be able to take part in and appreciate it . Integrate the components of the EVP with existing systems . For example , if the company offers time off for employees to volunteer for charities as part of its EVP , do n โ t let it be overlooked in the administration of leave programs , and make sure it โ s communicated and understood . Be sure the leadership of the organization is actively involved in developing the EVP . Integrate the EVP with the external brand and customer experience . Work with all stakeholders to ensure the EVP is integrated into total compensation packages and communicated consistently and effectively . Remember : Even if the business does not create and foster the things that make up the EVP , that does not mean an EVP does not exist โ it just means it โ s not being actively managed . * This article does not constitute legal advice . Always consult legal counsel with specific questions . About Bridget Miller : Bridget Miller is a business consultant with a specialized MBA in International Economics and Management , which provides a unique perspective on business challenges . She โ s been working in the corporate world for over 15 years , with experience across multiple diverse departments including HR , sales , marketing , IT , commercial development , and training . Share This Article : Print Tags : benefits business Employee Value Proposition EVP | [
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http://hrnasty.com/how-many-interviews/ | Why so many interviews ? Why companies keep asking you back . By HRNasty June 2 , 2011 In Job Interview Tips What HR Really Thinks What Recruiters Really Think 2 Comments { " cart " : " No products in the cart . < \ / span > < \ / li > " , " articles " : " " } Another interview ? ? ? ? ! ! ! ! How many interviews ? Just how many interviews does it take to land an offer ? You have had the phone screen , met the recruiter and a couple of members of the hiring team in person and the hiring manager . You have just been called in for yet ANOTHER face to face meeting and you are wondering WTF is up . How many interviews does it take to figure this out ? Ca n โ t they figure this out ? You hang up the phone happy you are still talking but shaking your head and asking yourself โ How many interviews How many interviews does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop If you are being asked to come in for another interview , remember this : YOU ARE STILL IN THE GAME . YOU HAVE NOT HEARD A โ NO โ . This is a great thing . Remember : the goal of any meeting โ is to get the next meeting โ . Which of the two would you rather hear ? We would like you to come back in to meet with some more of the team or a voicemail on your phone : The team liked you , but we decided to move forward with candidates that more closely fit the job description . We will keep your resume on file for future openings โ . F @ # $ ME ! ! ! ! What did I do wrong ? Read this if you have said โ I was perfect for that job ! ! ! โ A lot of reasons , all business related , not in any particular order why you may be asking yourself โ how many interviews ? โ One of the reasons is that the company is testing your patience . This is n โ t the only reason you will have multiple interviews , but you will be surprised how many candidates feel like they are not making any progress and โ mentally break โ . Candidates literally self - select themselves out of a job by voicing concerns on the following : The company does n โ t move fast enough The company ca n โ t make a decision The company may be moving slow , but at the end of the day , the company is looking for someone who fits the company culture . The company holds all the cards , and you want the offer ( maybe not the job , but you do want the offer ) . Trust me , if I hear your frustration , I see yellow flags waving because your frustration is an indication of how you will handle stress and the uncontrollable situations in the work environment . Frankly , I am glad these yellow flags show themselves . I We all know that the interview process produces hap - hazard results . It is n โ t the person that is most qualified that gets the job , it is the person that knows how to interview that receives the job offer . How many times have we worked in groups where the team hired a dud ? This is why many companies feel that longer interview loops will increase the odds of weeding out duds . ( And these longer loops usually do weed out the whiners . ) With today โ s team dynamics , companies are not hiring individual contributors , they are building teams . For high performance , teams need to buy into the addition of another team member . A manager showing up to a team and announcing โ Hey guys , this is Jim , he is our new salesperson . Make him feel welcome โ with no prior history or interaction is n โ t going to fly these days . This is the equivalent of an โ arranged marriage โ or worse , a shotgun marriage . I personally would n Different people on the team are going to ask you different questions . All interviewers may ask you similar questions , but many interview loops are pre - planned where the various interviewers have a specific role or are supposed to probe and ask around different topics . If good cop โ bad cop comes to mind , it may be on purpose . Candidates can fake sincerity with one person , maybe two , but most companies realize that you are n โ t going to keep up your โ fake โ act over the course of 4 - 6 interviews . You will react differently with interviewers from different cultures , of different sexes , and with different levels of experience and age . As more and more employers focus on employees as their number one asset , they want to protect this asset . Bringing in strong players helps the company . Bringing in strong players that are assholes can send a strong team to search for new jobs . One or two interviews can be ineffective . Multiple interviews will help flush out potential liabilities Multiple interviews may be the result of the company not yet being convinced you are โ the one โ . If you are getting called in more than you feel you should be , OR , you are being asked to go through additional โ hoops โ , politely ask the recruiter or hiring manager if they feel you are missing any skill sets or qualities . Remember , at this point , the hiring company is invested . They WANT you to work out . They are probing and questioning you to find out some pretty specific information about Is there any skill sets that I am missing or you would like me to elaborate on ? What might hold me back from being considered for this position ? Are you considering any other candidates ? Is there anything I am lacking compared to them ? Give specific EXAMPLES and specific instances where you demonstrated the requested skill set when you answer the above questions . Use names of companies , names of clients , names of co - workers and quantify your results with numbers and percentages . You may be asking yourself โ how many interviews does this take โ but as the candidate WANT to know as many people on the team as possible . This will help YOU make an informed decision and give you more data on the team you will be working with . If you meet the one โ nice guy โ on the team , and the rest of the team are ogres , you are โ out of luck โ . Ask questions of the team members . If you are getting inconsistent answers from different team members , this should be a yellow flag for you and deserves clarification and deeper digging on your part . Even if you have had your questions answered , ask the same question to multiple people . Keep asking questions because your lack of questions asked will be interpreted as a lack of interest . Remember , if you are getting called in for yet โ another interview : THIS IS A GOOD THING ! YOU ARE STILL IN THE GAME . YOU HAVE NOT HEARD A โ NO โ . The goal of an interview โ is to get the next / many interviews โ See you at the after party , HRNasty nasty : an unreal maneuver of incredible technique , something that is ridiculously good , tricky and manipulative but with a result that ca n โ t help but be admired , a phrase used to describe someone who is good at something . โ He has a nasty forkball โ . If you felt this post was valuable please subscribe here . I promise no spam , and โ like โ us on Facebook I read all comments below . Thank you ! Like this : Loading . . . HRNasty Seattle HR exec with SPRH opens the kimono to reveal and tell all in regards to what HR and your manager is really thinking and why . 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