title: How to tell if your boiler needs repair

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Some signs that your boiler needs repair are obvious; however, not all are. For some of these signs you will need to be aware of what you should be looking out for. By paying attention to the signs that your boiler needs a repair, you could save hundreds to even thousands on a more serious repair or even a replacement. So, here are some signs your boiler needs repair.
Yellow Flame Instead of Blue
What color is your boiler flame? Generally, your flame should be blue. If your boiler flame appears yellow, this could be a sign of a dangerous concentration of carbon monoxide. This gas is both colorless and odorless.
This is an issue you must take seriously as exposure to carbon monoxide can cause long term breathing difficulty and even death. A low level of carbon monoxide can cause headaches, dizziness, and nausea. So, if you notice any of these symptoms, immediately seek help.
If something is wrong with your boiler, it may make unusual noises, and this is likely the easiest sign to pick up. Generally, your boiler makes an audible noise, but you probably don’t even notice it anymore. So, if you do notice a noise, chances are it’s unusual, and the boiler is in need of some maintenance.
Heats Up Slow or Slower
If your boiler isn’t heating up your home as well as it used to, then it is probably time for a repair or at least a tune-up. Performing regular maintenance is always important, even if nothing turns out to be wrong yet.
Routine maintenance will prevent your boiler from developing any severe issues that may require costly repairs or premature replacements. Also, it will lower your energy bills by keeping your furnace at maximum performance.
Emitting a Faint Smell
An odd smell originating from your boiler means something is definitely wrong. This may mean your boiler is leaking gas, such as carbon monoxide, into your home. This may also mean your burner is not properly mixing or combusting the fuel in your boiler. Black marks around the casing are a sure sign of a leak as well as a pressing issue that needs taken care of by a professional.
Energy Bills Increase
An increase in your energy bill may mean the cost of natural gas went up without warning, or it may mean your boiler is running inefficiently. Taking a look at the cost of your fuel may show you whether or not this is true.
If your boiler is taking more fuel than it previously did to keep your house warm, then it is time to schedule a repair or tune-up. This will help your energy bill a lot more in the long term than just turning down the thermostat.
Identifying the signs that your boiler needs a repair can save you a lot of money down the line on repair and replacement. So, pay attention if your boiler shows any of these signs. You may save yourself not only time and money but also some cold nights. Contact Us
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tier: cub

shelf: history-culture

title: Lederstumpf erza%cc%88hlungen pl 33

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Max Slevogt was a German Impressionist painter and illustrator, best known for his landscapes. He was, together with Lovis Corinth and Max Liebermann, one of the foremost representatives in Germany of the plein air style. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1928 Summer Olympics.
He was born in Landshut, Germany, in 1868. From 1885 to 1889 he studied at the Munich Academy, and his early paintings are dark in tone, exemplifying the prevailing style in Munich. In 1889 Slevogt visited Paris, where he attended the Académie Julian. In 1896, he drew caricatures for the magazines Simplicissimus and Jugend, and the next year he had his first solo exhibition in Vienna.
Toward the end of the 1890s his palette brightened. He travelled again to Paris in 1900, where he was represented in the German pavilion of the world exhibition with the work Scheherezade, and was greatly impressed by the paintings of Édouard Manet. In 1901 he joined the Berlin Secession.
A trip to Egypt in 1914 resulted in 21 oil paintings in a fresh bright style, as well as numerous watercolors and drawings; on the return journey he stopped off in Italy. In June he acquired the country seat Neukastel. After the outbreak of World War I he was sent as official war painter to the western front. The war experience brought about a search for new style appropriate to the expression of the horrors of war. In the same year he became a member of the Prussian Academy of Arts in Berlin.
He designed scenery for the performance of Mozart's Don Giovanni in the Dresdner state opera in 1924. In 1929 he was given a large 60th birthday exhibition in the Prussian academy of the arts in Berlin. During the last year of his life he worked on the religious mural Golgatha in the peace church in Ludwigshafen on the Rhine. It was destroyed by bombing raids during World War II.
Max Slevogt died in Leinsweiler (at that time in the Rheinpfalz part of Bavaria) in 1932. He is buried in the burial place of the family Finkler east of his house, the so-called Slevogthof (with wall paintings) at Neukastel.


shelf: civic-law

title: Penalty for not pulling a permit

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The city of Los Angeles requires permits to be obtained for major constructions, enlargements, additions, repairs, improvements, to ensure that any work done is in accordance with the applicable building safety codes and standards.
Yet there are many times when people alter their homes without securing necessary permits, either due to ignorance, negligence, or lack of finances.
Failing to obtain a required permit may result in substantial fines and penalties, depending on the type and nature of the work done.
The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) responds to unpermitted work by substandard building and demanding the property to bring compliance within a specified period of time.
What Happens If An Inspector Finds Unpermitted Work?
If compliance does not occur within that time, penalties can be increased and lead to criminal charges against the property owner.
Here is everything you should know about fines and penalties associated with unpermitted work.
Civil Penalties and Fines
Property owners are liable for a civil fine of up to one thousand for every single day the violation is committed or allowed to continue. The building department has the authority to direct the property owners to pursue necessary remedies to obtain compliance, including paying the following fines or fees.
Code Violation Inspection Fee
You will need to pay a fee of $356.16 if your property contains work that is found to be in violation of the applicable codes. If not paid within 15 days, late penalties may increase the costs to $1,246.00.
If you fail to comply with the notice or order within the stipulated time or any approved extension, an additional non-compliance fee of $660 can be incurred. Failure to pay the fee within 30 days may increase the penalties to more than $2,310.00.
You will have to pay an investigation fee when a permit is required to bring your unpermitted construction into compliance with the applicable code. Upon the issuance of the permit, you will end up paying double the fee for your permit.
To obtain the necessary permits for your property, you may need to submit building plans to the LADBS for approval.
You will need to pay a modification of the code called “extension of time” if you are not able to take the required corrective action within the specified time and need more time due to the complexity of the project.
In most cases, this fee is $346.62 but may be more or less depending on the circumstances. The city inspector may suspend the modification fee if deemed justifiable.
If you fail to pay any or all of these fees and fines, the department may place a lien on your property.
If the time to obtain compliance has expired without correction of any violation and fees are not paid, the Housing Department may summon the owner for an administrative hearing to explain the reason for non-compliance,
The case may be referred to the Office of the City Attorney for potential criminal charges, including violation, disobedience, omission, neglect, or persistent refusal.
If convicted, the homeowner may face up to a fine of up to $1,000 or imprisonment of six months, or both.
How to Correct and Resolve Unpermitted Work?
You will need to legalize your unpermitted work to avoid a code enforcement action by the building department. Luckily, Los Angeles has a retroactive building permitting process in place, which means you won’t have to undo all your work to bring it up to the code.
Pulling a permit after the fact can be the best solution to bring your unpermitted structure if it meets the minimum zoning standards after necessary remedial work.
Permits are in place to make sure that all the work in the city is done according to building codes, and codes are there to protect the safety of the people. Therefore, it is always advisable to pull proper permits when necessary.
If you have work on your property done without the necessary paperwork, we encourage you to legalize it as quickly as possible to prevent a code enforcement action and ensure the safety of its current and future occupants.
Let Us Help You Legalize Your Unpermitted Work
For years, we at CCS Inc have been assisting property owners in bringing their unpermitted work up to the applicable codes.
Call us today to discuss a possible solution for your unpermitted work with one of your consultants.


shelf: science-engineering

title: Transforming electronic digital whatsapp web on line around gadgets

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WhatsApp Net has changed into a important application regarding people which find performance and also ease inside their electronic digital connection. whatsapp 网页 This kind of browser-based ext permits seamless usage of emails, data files, and also conversations immediately from your pc, removing the importance regarding repeated cell phone communications. Whether or not useful for private contacts or perhaps specialist engagements, that boosts productiveness although keeping ease.
One of many standout top features of WhatsApp Net will be the capability synchronize together with mobile devices simply. People can easily check any QR program code and also quickly website link their particular balances, making sure each talk, mass media record, and also notification is accessible around programs. This kind of synchronization streamlines multitasking, especially for men and women taking care of numerous conversations although functioning.
Regarding specialists, WhatsApp Net will serve being a trustworthy program regarding updating files, photos, and also essential enterprise details. The opportunity to talk with a full-sized key pad tends to make messaging more streamlined, lowering problems and also improving reply velocity. In addition, it supports staff collaborations, enabling quick revealing regarding venture revisions and also chats.
Safety stays top-notch goal inside electronic digital communications, and also WhatsApp Net assures level of privacy by means of end-to-end encryption. Conversations continue to be confidential, avoiding unauthorized accessibility and also safeguarding hypersensitive info. In addition, the choice to be able to sign out there remotely contributes one more level regarding defense, particularly when making use of contributed gadgets.
Over and above the specialist rewards, WhatsApp Net boosts sociable communications simply by supplying an even more secure solution to keep related. Whether or not doing party conversations, revealing mass media, or perhaps finding upwards together with close friends, the larger display screen tends to make connection a lot more immersive. Notifications show up in real time, rendering it quicker to control numerous chats with out distraction.
Regardless of the positive aspects, WhatsApp Net can demand a dynamic cell relationship, which can reduce convenience inside locations together with vulnerable signs. Nonetheless, regular revisions and feature innovations increase the features, making certain people obtain simpler knowledge. Innovative developments for instance words and also video clip telephone calls more broaden connection alternatives, rendering it a great all-encompassing program.
Since electronic digital connection continues to grow, WhatsApp Net stays a vital application for anyone searching for ease, performance, and also safety. Whether or not useful for enterprise collaborations or perhaps private communications, the user-friendly slot and also trustworthy characteristics ensure it is any desired selection regarding thousands throughout the world. Enjoying this kind of program assures any seamless messaging knowledge personalized regarding modern day wants.


shelf: software-docs

title: Page 7

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SetRankPB - Change ranks in-gameVersion: 1.3.3 CB 1.3.1-R2 This page is no longer being updated! Check the BukkitDev page.
You should definitely keep supporting this plugin. It's absolutely amazing, When people join my server we rank them to trainee right then, since defaults can't build. So that if no admins are on, all newbs can't build, which there isn't many that join during non-peak hours when my admins are on. The point being its essential, and i know it won't break with releases, but supporting it fully would be great. Thanks
When I Give these permissions: setrankpb.iconomy.price - Lets a player view the price of a rank. setrankpb.iconomy.buy.<rank> - Lets a player buy a specific rank. setrankpb.iconomy.buy.* - Lets a player buy all ranks. setrankpb.pricelist - Lets a player view the price list. setrankpb.whatami - Lets a player view his/her rank. People can't buy any ranks (Non-Op players). Im running on R3 Bukkit right now, is that the problem?
ok i have a couple of questions. people are complaining that my server doesnt have ranks for them and i keep on telling them im looking and i havent found a good or working rank plgn im asking this when i install it for my server and i give a rank to someone will it go <[owner] misteryman321> hello like that so if this can. can you make a video somewhere so i can learn cause im a newb on making a server awesome i have like 50 plgns and only like 30 work cause i try so many plgns so my people on my server can be happy.....
PLEASE HELP! I can't find SuperpermsBridge anywhere, if you know where I can download it please reply/tell me please!
Im gonna take your source and update this just so i can use it on my server -_- EDIT: Nevermind you have a lot imports from other jars and didn't provide config.yml, Not to mention you have a lot of stuff that in my mind is pointless. Iconomy + Spout, not needed, sure they are cool but I'd rather have working ranks then flashy features. EDIT by Moderator: merged posts, please use the edit button instead of double posting.
lol, go to the permissionsbukkit page and on there somewhere there is a link to superpermsbridge. its not a plugin thats listed on bukkits plugin list. AND EVERYONE, IF YOU KNOW THAT THIS HAS MULTIWORLD SUPPORT, PLEASE TELL ME. I AM EAGER TO KNOW IF IT IS OR NOT. WHAT I NEED, IS IN ONE WORLD A RANK CALLED MEMBER, AND ANOTHER WORLD, A RANK CALLED SURVIVOR, AND WHEN THEY CHANGE WORLDS, I NEED THE PLAYER TO AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE TO THE SPECIFIC RANK (in this case, survivor) SO THAT I DONT HAVE TO CHANGE THEM, AND THEREFORE CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH MESSED UP PERMISSIONS. THANK YOU hey, i know A LOT about this stuff, so just send me a pm if you want further help. and yes, it will say [Owner] misteryman321, BUT you require other plugins. infact, i would advise you pm me so i can tell you more about what plugins they are and what they do. EDIT by Moderator: merged posts, please use the edit button instead of double posting.
So we have to type their entire name now to rank them? Wow, i liked the feature where we could do like /rank drag Trainee, if there full name was like drag0nsl4y0rzz
bro, go to this page: http://dev.bukkit.org/media/files/538/89/SuperpermsBridge-1.2.jar and you can download it. if you want to get to it manually, search permissionsbukkit in bukkit plugins list, and click permissionsbukkit. on that ppage there is a link to superpermsbridge. that help much? ^_^
But How do i make this plugin work i type /rank [Name] [Rank] and i typed hello but stil lno [Owner] in the back
Good plugin, if it didn't disable my current plugin for ranks.... Also after following the directions, configuring it, and implementing it into my test server. I quickly figured out. Typing /rank [Name] [Rank] That it did not change me or my players ranks. (Yes i also do have ranks on my server i don't just expect them to be there) Can you please make this not rely on a plugin.... that disables other plugins. Thanks. Since this seems to be the only plugin that has a decent developer too it that does ranks like this. I sorta need it before i can update my server to 1.2......
So Baummann you still haven't answered why using /rank milky Owner, instead of /rank milkywayz Owner won't work anymore. This is almost useless because the permissions bukkit default promotion command is only slightly longer.
I cannot reproduce the error. When I type "/rank baum Admin" it works just fine. Is there another player whose name starts with "milky"? And what output do you get? EDIT: Having the rank offline players feature enabled bugs it out sometimes.
Aww i see, because if i say that then it says ranking milky to owner, but it doesn't change the rank unless you type full name, Thanks. Ok, so i turned rank-offlineplayers to false, then when i tried to rank printer, his full name is mr_printer, it said he is offline. So i still have to type the full name out EDIT by Moderator: merged posts, please use the edit button instead of double posting.
Hello i have a problem with setrankpb. there come an error and after that hole my permissionbukkit all permission and other thing will be deleted can anyone help me? and sorry for my bad english
Are you using the RB? The dev build might have problems with the method I currently use. What error? Where did you download the plugin because the plugin does not delete anything. EDIT by Moderator: merged posts, please use the edit button instead of double posting.


shelf: health

title: Water treatment companies in uae

text:
The United Arab Emirates faces unique water challenges due to its arid climate and growing population. The country relies on water treatment companies that employ advanced technologies and innovative solutions to address these issues to ensure clean and safe water access.
List Water Treatment Companies in UAE
UltraTec UAE: Leading the Way
UltraTec UAE stands out as a pioneer in the water treatment industry. With years of experience and a team of experts, they have earned a strong reputation for their exceptional services.
Cutting-Edge Water Treatment Technologies
UltraTec UAE utilizes state-of-the-art technologies to purify water efficiently. Their advanced filtration systems and desalination processes are at the forefront of the industry.
Commitment to Quality and Sustainability
Apart from delivering top-notch water treatment solutions, UltraTec UAE is dedicated to sustainability. They focus on minimizing environmental impact and promoting water conservation.
WaterTreatment UAE: Delivering Excellence
About WaterTreatment UAE
WaterTreatment UAE has emerged as a reliable partner for various businesses and communities. Their comprehensive approach to water treatment sets them apart.
Comprehensive Water Treatment Solutions
WaterTreatment UAE offers various services, including chemical treatment, membrane filtration, and water analysis. Their holistic approach ensures effective results.
Addressing Diverse Water Challenges
From addressing brackish water issues to tackling industrial wastewater treatment, WaterTreatment UAE has expertise in handling diverse water challenges.
WaterFilterDubai: Ensuring Safe Drinking Water
WaterFilterDubai has gained popularity for its focus on providing safe drinking water solutions.
Wide Range of Water Filtration Systems
With an extensive range of water filters and purifiers, WaterFilterDubai ensures everyone can access clean and healthy drinking water.
Catering to Residential and Commercial Needs
WaterFilterDubai understands the different requirements of households and businesses, tailoring their solutions accordingly.
ROPlant: Innovative Reverse Osmosis Solutions
ROPlant specializes in cutting-edge reverse osmosis solutions. Their dedication to research and innovation has kept them ahead of the competition.
Advantages of RO Water Purification
ROPlant’s reverse osmosis systems are highly efficient in removing contaminants, providing pure water for various applications.
Customized RO Solutions for Industries
ROPlant’s expertise extends to industrial water treatment, offering customized solutions that meet specific industry needs.
The Impact of Water Treatment Companies in the UAE
Enhancing Water Quality Standards
The efforts of water treatment companies like UltraTec UAE, WaterTreatment UAE, WaterFilterDubai, and ROPlant have significantly improved the water quality standards in the UAE.
Contributing to Environmental Preservation
By adopting sustainable practices and advanced technologies, these companies actively contribute to environmental preservation.
Future Trends in Water Treatment
The water treatment industry can expect more innovative solutions to address emerging challenges as technology advances.
Focus on Sustainable Practices
Sustainability will remain a key focus for water treatment companies as they work towards minimizing their ecological footprint.
Water treatment companies in the UAE, including UltraTec UAE, WaterTreatment UAE, WaterFilterDubai, and ROPlant, play a vital role in ensuring clean and safe water access. Their dedication to quality, innovation, and sustainability positively impacts public health and the environment. As the UAE grows, these companies will remain at the forefront of providing effective water treatment solutions.
- Q: How do water treatment companies purify seawater for drinking?
- A: Water treatment companies use desalination processes like reverse osmosis to remove salt and impurities from seawater, making it suitable for drinking.
- Q: Are water treatment technologies eco-friendly?
- A: Many water treatment technologies focus on eco-friendly practices, such as energy-efficient processes and minimal waste generation.
- Q: Can residential water filters remove harmful contaminants?
- A: Yes, residential water filters are designed to remove various contaminants, including bacteria, chlorine, and heavy metals.
- Q: What sets UltraTec UAE apart from other water treatment companies?
- A: UltraTec UAE’s cutting-edge technologies, commitment to quality, and emphasis on sustainability distinguish them as industry leaders.


shelf: finance

title: Brent markets display signs of consolida

text:
During the previous trading session, the WTI Crude Oil market surpassed the $75 level but encountered resistance near the 200-Day Exponential Moving Average.
The West Texas Intermediate Crude Oil market and the Brent markets have recently shown signs of consolidation, with both facing resistance at key levels. As traders assess the market conditions, the focus remains on the potential for further movement and the levels to watch out for.
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During the previous trading session, the WTI Crude Oil market surpassed the $75 level but encountered resistance near the 200-Day Exponential Moving Average. This indicates a potential barrier to further upward momentum. However, if the market displays resilience, there is a possibility of sideways movement to alleviate some of the recent froth. A breakthrough above the 200-Day EMA could open up the path toward the $80 level.
On the downside, a decline below the $75 level would lead the market to seek support around the 50-Day EMA, which resides near $72.50. This support level may attract significant interest from traders. Given the current position between these two EMAs, the market is likely to experience volatile and choppy conditions.
In the Brent markets, a temporary pause in the recent trading session was observed as the market struggled to sustain levels above $80. This significant psychological barrier, combined with the need to address the accumulated froth, may result in continued uncertainty. The immediate outlook suggests that the market will remain volatile, with a potential consolidation phase around the $80 level while participants evaluate future direction.
- The next few days could witness further consolidation rather than a decisive move, as market participants aim to establish clarity.
- It remains to be seen whether there will be a renewed interest in entering the market.
- However, to offer short-term value, a slight pullback in the market is necessary. It should be noted that a breakthrough above the 200-Day EMA in either of these markets would likely trigger significant follow-through.
Both the WTI Crude Oil and Brent markets are currently in a phase of consolidation and facing resistance at critical levels. The WTI Crude Oil market must overcome the 200-Day EMA to reach the $80 level, while the Brent market struggles to maintain levels above $80. As traders navigate these choppy conditions, the markets are expected to exhibit noise and uncertainty in the coming days.
While further movement and market direction are yet to be determined, it is essential for the markets to experience a slight pullback to present potential value opportunities in the short term. Traders should closely monitor the 200-Day EMA, as a breakthrough could trigger significant follow-through in either market. As always, market participants must remain vigilant and adapt their strategies accordingly in response to evolving market dynamics.
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shelf: education

title: Goa universitys canteen shut down by fda due to poor quality food served by the contractor to students

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When the students pay a huge amount of sum for the canteen facilities they are supposed to receive good quality food but that was something that did not happen at the Goa’s premier education institute, The Goa University and following the complaint from the student the FDA was forced to shut down the canteen of University’s Men’s Hostel.
The students claim of paying twenty thousand rupees for the food facility at the canteen and complained of receiving poor quality food cooked in highly unhygienic conditions that sometimes even contained hair, worms, flies and cockroaches.
It is very sad that such kind of incidents takes place in one of the most reputed educational institutions which attract students from all over the country. With more than 140 students staying in the university’s hostel, the students need the facility of breakfast and lunch and that was taken by the Canteen and now since the canteen has been shut down the students have been left with no option but to make their own arrangements, said the sources.
The Goa University Canteen was serving the poor quality food to the student who paid Rs. 20,000 each for the good quality food. The food was cold, tasteless, not cooked properly, and sometimes even hair, worms, flies and cockroaches were found in the food.
According to the report published by the Times Of India After receiving complaints from students of Goa University, the food and drugs administration (FDA) raided and shut down the mess of the new men’s hostel on Friday.
The sources have revealed that With the mess shut, the 140-odd students pursuing their Master’s degrees were initially forced to make their own arrangements for food. Arrangements for food were made at the nearby central canteen until the new contractor was operational.
After the new contractor took over the canteen he could provide the food only for one day as his cook had taken ill and on that particular day, some students said that the quantity was insufficient. “Breakfast is served from 8 am to 9.30am but when I reached 9.15am, the food was over,” said one of the students.
“I paid around Rs.20,000 for the mess facilities. The university should ensure that we get good quality food on time, and if this is not possible, they should refund our money,” he told the media.
According to the sources, Earlier this month, the students wrote to the FDA urging them to resolve the issue of poor-quality food served by the canteen to them. Despite informing the mess staff about improvements, the students said that the staff were indifferent.
“The quality of food has kept deteriorating since,” the complaint stated. The food was cold, tasteless and sometimes not cooked properly, the students said, adding that even hair, worms, flies and cockroaches were found in the food.


shelf: home-craft

title: Grow crepe myrtle trees

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Crepe Myrtles are beautiful and hardy flowering trees that can be grown almost anywhere in the United States.
They’re especially popular in the South, where you’ll see them in front yards, parks, and along sidewalks because they do so well in the summer heat.
I’m frankly obsessed with crepe myrtles and I always stop to photograph them whenever I see one!
Many people are enamored with lilacs and lilac bushes, and I think Crepe Myrtles are an excellent alternative to lilacs.
They’re just as beautiful but they’re long-blooming, unlike lilac shrubs, which only bloom for two weeks in the Spring.
Crepe Myrtles begin to bloom during late spring in warm zones and will continue to bloom throughout the summer and into the fall.
If you long to grow trees that produce generous clusters of flowers but can also withstand hot summer days and humidity, then Crepe Myrtle trees are a perfect choice.
Tree varieties can grow 15 to 20 feet tall, whereas dwarf varieties can grow 12 to 24 inches tall.
Dwarf varieties take the shape of a shrub and make excellent garden fillers in borders or garden beds behind smaller plants.
You can find varieties that produce flowers in shades of white, lilac (my favorite), or bright pink flowers.
The tree trunks are beautiful, too. They’re thin and the bark is birch-like.
I personally love Crepe Myrtle trees because they grow so well in my zone (Zone 9b, Southern California).
We experience triple-digit summers and warm winters here with very little rainfall, and yet these beautiful trees STILL produce such vibrant blooms for months on end.
It’s almost unbelievable how resilient they are.
If you’re interested in growing one or two of these beautiful trees in your yard, these tips will come in handy.
How to Plant Crepe Myrtle Trees
Crepe Myrtles can be planted in early Spring or Fall, as long as its before the first frost.
However, if you purchase a pot that’s already blooming, you can plant it in late Spring or Summer.
When you bring it home from the garden center, give the pot a good watering. You want the root ball to be moist when you plant it.
Make sure you plant in a spot that gets at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day – this is a sun-loving plant.
The spot should also be slightly elevated so that the soil drains well and doesn’t collect.
You don’t want any water puddles around this tree or shrub!
Also, well-drained soil with a pH level is 5.0 to 6.5 is ideal. If you don’t know your soil’s pH, you can test it yourself with a pH meter from your local garden center or hardware store.
Once you choose your planting spot, dig a hole that is the same depth as the pot and twice the diameter so that the root system has room to spread.
Gently remove the tree from its pot so that the roots stay intact, and place it into the hole.
Remember this important tip: Do not plant this tree too deeply into the ground.
In fact, you want the root ball to be just slightly under the topsoil, even if it’s still visible after planting.
After planting, water the area generously to help the roots establish. You can help lock in moisture and keep the soil cool by placing mulch around the base of the stem.
How to Water Crepe Myrtles
After the initial watering, you can water once a week or a few times a week during the summer.
As with most plants, regular watering during those first few weeks will help your Crepe Myrtle grow strong and healthy.
Fertilizing your tree can prove beneficial. Do not, however, over-fertilize. In early Spring, try working a high-nitrogen fertilizer into the soil.
Repeat again after two months for best results. Fertilizer will help your tree produce full, beautiful blooms.
Pruning Crepe Myrtles
Here’s the good news: if you plan to grow your Crepe Myrtle as a tree, then you don’t need to do too much pruning!
Many people actually prefer to skip the pruning altogether, preferring the tree’s natural shape. Pruning can, however, help the tree produce better blooms and keep it from getting too tall.
Deadheading is also beneficial. Once you see dead flower heads, take your pruning shears and deadhead them as you would any other flower.
Just cut below the dead flower cluster to encourage a second bloom.
Here’s something I want to stress about crepe myrtle care: Do not lop off the branches down to the trunk after bloom- this will kill your crepe myrtle’s chances of producing strong, thick branches that can hold up flowers.
All you’ll be left with is an ugly tree that has no winter interest and won’t be able to grow generous clusters of blooms come summer and fall.
To prune properly, prune in late winter. Pruning before Winter can make your tree susceptible to winter freeze, which will ruin its chances of flowering.
Crepe Myrtles bloom on new wood, so pruning in Winter won’t affect blooming.
Here’s what you should prune:
- Any small shoots aka suckers that come from the base of the plant
- Any branches that are rubbing against each other and corssing, especially in the middle of the tree, because this decreases air circulation.
- Any dead branches
- Up to 2 feet off the tallest branches, to keep the tree from getting too tall for your liking
Pruning tip: Aim to only cut back stems that connect to a larger stem. You don’t want any stubs after pruning.
I hope this post helps you grow a beautiful crepe myrtle tree in your yard!
I think you’ll love its low-maintenance nature and resiliency. You soon find that crepe myrtles have something to offer year-round!


title: Interviews details

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With its brave stance on corruption among the local law enforcement, "One Two Jaga" is a movie that doesn't shy away from controversial social issues. Even though this generally means lower box office collection, the team behind "One Two Jaga" is less focused on that and more on delivering impactful messages through filmmaking. Their hard work and dedication to their art paid off as the Bront Palarae-produced movie recently bagged the most awards at last weekend's 30th Malaysia Film Festival a.k.a. Filem Festival Malaysia ke-30 (FFM 30), winning six of the 10 categories it was nominated in. Best Film, Best Director (Namron), Best Actor (Rosdeen Suboh), Best Poster (Jazzy Pictures (Wyman)), Best Original Story (Pitt Haniff, Muhammad Syafiq & Namron), and Best Screenplay (Amri Rohaiyat, Fared Ayam & Namron) were the accolades the team took home that evening. We spoke to director Namron and he spilled his thoughts on winning big at FFM 30 as well as why he thinks of the movie as his 'final exam':
Cinema Online: Did you expect "One Two Jaga" to win Best Film? Namron: I thought either "Dukun" or "Guang" would win. Because I admire Dain Said. I worked with him before, I know he's a great director. And I thought "Guang" is a fine work. What do you think sets "One Two Jaga" apart from movies like "Dukun" and "Guang"? Maybe, what "One Two Jaga" has over them is content. There's never been a movie like it produced in Malaysia before. It's fresh, as in it has courage, it has a "voice". It's not just a movie for escaping our daily lives, where we seek to be entertained and to watch beautiful heroines and handsome heroes. This movie doesn't use that formula, it delves more into social issues. Aside from content, what else do you think makes this movie a success? This time I got a good producer, he fought for the movie. He had to face PDRM (The Royal Malaysia Police) to get approval. I think because I have this kind of producer, it's what made this movie a success. And he also has very 'high taste'. During the editing process, I felt like I didn't want to be a director anymore because he was very picky. [Laughs]. He doesn't ask for a popular cast, he focuses on the story itself.
How does it feel to have reached this achievement, winning Best Film, Best Director and so on at FFM 30? Rather than achievement, this is more of a recognition. It gives me inspiration and the spirit, the motivation, to continue producing good work. However, it's not what I ask for [in my work], I just want to tell a story. This is not cliché because if I were looking for recognition, I wouldn't have started with the independent movement, I would've straightaway gone into mainstream. I think of "One Two Jaga" as my final exam. I didn't go to film school, so this movie is like my final project for my degree in filming. No matter what movies I do, my movies must have my own voice. Will you continue making movies like "One Two Jaga"? I have one movie in post-production at the moment. It's a similar movie that focuses on our country, our society.


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Q: I have a question about bids and short sales. My wife and I have put a bid in on a house and it is a short sale. We offered $275,000 and we have seen paperwork showing that the owners purchased it for around $350,000.
The sellers have 90 days under the papers we signed to respond to our offer. We have not had any inspections or a survey/appraisal completed yet. The more we think about it, we are worried we jumped the gun on this offer.
We might want to get out of the deal before they officially accept our offer. They have $3,000 of our cash in escrow. We would like to know if we can pull out without losing our $3,000.
A: If, as you have indicated, the sellers have not yet accepted your bid to purchase their property, you should be able to withdraw your offer. But as with so many things, the devil is in the details.
Some contract forms bind the buyer to the offer for some time. During that period of time, the buyer can’t cancel, rescind or withdraw the offer. But if your contract doesn’t have that language, you will need to send a written notice to your seller, the listing agent and the closing agent, if there is one handling your transaction, that you withdraw, cancel and rescind your offer to purchase the home.
To protect your $3,000 you might want to have a real estate attorney review your contract and send the notice to the seller.
If your seller has accepted your offer to purchase their home, you can’t rescind your offer but in some parts of the country you still might have the ability to terminate the contract. If your contract has a contingency provision allowing you to get legal advice on the purchase, that contingency may also allow you to terminate the contract as a result of having discussed the issues of the purchase with your attorney.
Finally, if your contract has an inspection contingency clause, you might be entitled to terminate the contract if you find things wrong with the home and the seller refuses to fix those items to your satisfaction.
In each of these instances, you would be wise to use a real estate attorney to help you navigate the legal issues involved and make sure you can get your deposit back.
Published: Jul 21, 2008


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In our recent webinar, “Achieving Effective H2O2 Bio-decontamination in Facilities & Containment Systems” we did not have time to answer all questions, so we answered by email afterward. In this blog, we share the questions and answers in three categories: bio-decontamination process development, low ppm measurement, and condensation.
QUESTION: Are representative locations sufficient to prove bio-decontamination?
ANSWER: I assume that you are asking if vaporized H2O2 is measured in representative locations, that this would be sufficient to prove bio-decontamination. The answer is that once a process has gone through a validated cycle development, then proper monitoring will suffice until the next cycle requalification is needed. However, inline monitoring of vaporized H2O2 monitoring is not a substitute for validation of the process using chemical, biological, or enzymatic indicators..
QUESTION: How is ppm (in terms of hydrogen peroxide concentration level) connected with effective bio-decontamination?
ANSWER: The combination of temperature, vaporized H2O2 ppm levels, and exposure duration are used to estimate the effectiveness of a bio-decontamination process. Other variables, like materials, temperature, relative humidity, relative saturation; all are involved. But it’s most important to understand that they are all connected
QUESTION: Is ppm concentration correlated to effective bio-decontamination? I ask because sometimes, a process at low concentration H2O2 ppm cycle will pass, and sometimes a high concentration H2O2 ppm cycle will fail…
ANSWER: The vaporized H2O2 ppm concentration required for a bio-decontamination process depends on a number of variables, including the type of micro-organisms, the space being bio-decontaminated and challenges associated with the space, such as the objects within it. It is possible that certain areas or processes require a longer duration at lower ppm levels, where others require higher ppm levels for shorter durations. There is no single correct method. The process you are using should be developed under conditions that are representative of a normal cycle.
QUESTION: Does altitude affect humidity and saturation during bio-decontamination?
ANSWER: Yes, altitude does affect the relative humidity and therefore relative saturation. The relative humidity and relative saturation can be expressed in terms of the partial pressures of water and vaporized H2O2 relative to the total saturation vapor pressure (the amount of the gas the air can hold at a specific temperature) of each gas. This relationship is linear with pressure changes, so the drop in pressure at altitude needs to be corrected for during measurement.
QUESTION: Why does H2O2 concentration vary at the end of a vaporized cycle, during aeration and afterwards, when a 1 ppm concentration is not reached?
ANSWER: Aeration time is going to vary from area to area, with a number of possible variables. The examples provided in the webinar were basic representations. The 1 ppm limit is a safety guideline for exposure over an 8-hour workday and is sometimes a goal in the aeration process. Different factors can affect this target level for aeration, namely material desorption, condensation effects, and chemical compatibility. Sometimes the aeration target is in the ppb levels for vaporized H2O2.
QUESTION: Why is vacuum vaporized H2O2 used for sterilization applications?
ANSWER: Vacuum conditions are typically related to the vaporized H2O2 delivery and aeration of the process. One method uses a deep vacuum to pull liquid hydrogen peroxide from a disposable cartridge through a heated vaporizer and then, following vaporization, into the sterilization chamber.
In another approach, vaporized H2O2 is brought into the sterilization chamber by a carrier gas such as air using a slight negative pressure (vacuum). There may be other benefits and concerns for performing the cycle under vacuum as well. Aeration is typically performed using fairly powerful suction as well.
QUESTION: How long do you have to hold the conditions at 100% saturation to get effective decontamination?
ANSWER: The decontamination phase of the cycle is going to vary in length, depending on a number of variables determined by process development. Factors to consider are; the type and volume of the space being bio-decontaminated, the types of micro-organisms being neutralized, and the contents and the materials present in the space. The typical process times vary widely. For example, room bio-decontamination can range from 4 – 24 hours, whereas isolator bio-decontamination processes may only last 1-4 hours.
QUESTION: Is there a rule of thumb for how much liquid volume of peroxide is consumed per bio-decontamination process? I am thinking of a number in terms of milliliters per cubic foot of meter for 35% or 50% H2O2. Obviously, there are many factors: the shape of the room or item being decontaminated, level of log reduction desired, etc., but if you have a value in mind, I'd be quite interested.
ANSWER: Unfortunately, I do not have a very good answer to your question, as the type of generator we use is customized, and I don’t know if we have tracked the consumption of liquid H2O2 use. Also, vapor generators vary in output and flow rate, so it’s difficult to give an answer on this, but I would recommend contacting the vaporizer manufacturer. They produce and sell vaporized H2O2 products and services and will likely have better information for you.
Low ppm Measurement
QUESTION: Is the 1 ppm for H2O2 a European standard?
ANSWER: The European Chemicals Agency ECHA has an evaluation document "Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products"
In the US, the ACGIH, OSHA, and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) all have set an average daily occupational exposure limit of 1 ppm.
QUESTION: How does the Vaisala hydrogen peroxide probe measure low concentration?
ANSWER: Currently, HPP270 products measure down to 0 ppm with accuracy ± 10 ppm the minimum. Therefore, Vaisala does not offer a measurement solution designed specifically for low level vaporized H2O2 measurement. There are a number of solutions on the market, and I would refer you to the reference materials we provided for more insight into low-level measurements.
QUESTION: If the lowest concentration level measured by the HPP270 is 10 PPM, how do we know when it is safe for operators to re-enter a decontaminated area?
ANSWER: The HPP270 Series probes are designed for in-line, process-level measurements. Those measurements can be used to manage vaporized H2O2concentrations during the decontamination phase. The HPP270 probes were not designed for safety level measurements. The duration of aeration (after cycle development and validation) can account for the evacuation time required, and the rate of change from the HPP270 series probes’ real-time measurement can aid in that estimation. There are other low-level measurement options currently available.
QUESTION: Which method is more effective in bio-decontamination: Dry or wet (with visible concentration)?
ANSWER: The effectiveness of wet vs dry vaporized H2O2 bio-decontamination is a hotly debated topic. This is another item that should be determined by process development. In general, Vaisala sensors are good choice for both cases and provide accurate and stable measurements even during high-condensing processes. Condensation is why the HPP270 probes provide the relative saturation value; this is the only parameter that allows us to estimate when condensation will occur.
QUESTION: Can we achieve micro-condensation with spraying H2O2 through atomizer nozzle?
ANSWER: Micro-condensation is a condition created with a careful balancing of the relative humidity, relative saturation and temperature of both the air space and the surfaces in the space. However, Vaisala does not manufacture vaporizer or atomizer products so I cannot comment on the delivery capabilities of an atomizer, as most of our experience is related to hydrogen peroxide vaporization.
QUESTION: Is condensation recommended during a process?
ANSWER: This is debated in the scientific community and there is no clear consensus. In micro-condensing processes, there is actually an invisible condensate formed during the process, but being at sub-micron level, it is invisible to naked eye. This is achieved by maintaining the relative saturation extremely close to 100%. There are scientific papers that suggest that micro-condensation is necessary in hydrogen peroxide bio-decontamination and that micro-condensation can happen in dry processes as well. We recommend a review of the research that focus on processes similar to your own.


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Now that Wilbur has more free time since the release of "Your New Boyfriend," he's asked to come back onto the SMP and serve as a sort of head writer for everyone. However, with the conclusion of Season 2, most of the writing on the server becomes indivdual and more creators are getting recognized for the effort and stories that they are creating. Creators will write for their own character and ask other creators to collaborate with storylines when possible. However, the communication between creators was extremely poor and most creators could only feasibly work within the cliques that they formed with other creators.
At this point in the fandom, there is a sort of inside joke where the 16th of every month is cursed. The Manburg Festival, the Season 1 Finale, and Techno's Execution all took place on the 16th of their respective months.
Season Three has just as much if not more plotlines to follow, but they are paced well and definitely more spread out. They also connect more storywise, where one character's story will have relevancy to another's, but there are less set events and more of a sort of build up to significant plot points for the character. Most are dialogue between two to four characters. As a reminder, Season 1 took place in roughly five months, Season 2 in just two. Season 3 was spread out over ten months in 2021.
Season Three was the season that really hammered in the discussion between "lore" and "not canon" and the difference between "c" and "cc." Lore streams retain the connotation now that everything in the stream is preplanned, or even pre-recorded in some cases, and has a set script to follow. Semi-lore is more improvisational but there is still a clear goal to get done during stream or the creator technically is in character the whole stream but is doing something mundane/only wants to talk to their audience. Not canononical is reserved for a few streams where the creators just want to mess around without having serious implications to the quickly building and solidifying plot. Many creators and audience members dislike how quickly a set story rose into place because now the server no longer felt like a Minecraft server between friends. Now it felt like it had to live up to these insane expecations and creators were scared to build or destroy anything for fear of messing something up or deleting history.
"c" infront of a character/creator's name notates the character on the server, like cTommy or cEret, while "cc" before a name is specifically talking about the content creator, like ccTubbo or ccDream. This was suggested by Dream back during Tommy's exile where fans talking about the story could be interpreted as sounding like they were accusing the content creators of being abusive to each other. c and cc were supposed to act like tone indicators to show who someone was specifically talking about.
With the shift in how stories were now being told on the server, there are not as many nonsensical/improv streams as before. Near April 2021, there are many loose-lore streams where plot points happen, but there is still some room for improv'd jokes like at the beginning of Season 1. On the flip side of things, during this season, some content creators made incredibly cinematic lore streams for their audience to tell their character's stories. Quackity's Las Nevadas streams and Fundy's Dream Sequence fall into this category.
Due to the popularity of the SMP, (some) members are skyrocketed to celebrity status both inside and outside the Minecraft community. Writing for characters and acting out plot points become even more stressful now that there are more watchful and critical eyes on their streams.
As Covid protocols loosened throughout the season, most streamers took their newly-earned status and began to expand outside of Minecraft and even into new projects outside of streaming entirely.
Both the pressure and the expansion into different content caused the server to be pretty much dead with the occasional lore stream here and there. The only time that members would stream were either creators who still play on the server but who weren't blessed with the same attention and audience as other members or the members who did recieve that boost log on to say a few words here or there or to build a structure that might later become relevant.
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Knee joint pain is a common ailment that affects people of all ages, often resulting from injuries, arthritis, or overuse. As the knee is a crucial joint for mobility, persistent pain can significantly impact one’s quality of life. One of the effective treatments available for managing knee pain is the use of injections. This article explores the different types of injections used for knee joint pain, their benefits, and what one can expect during the treatment process.
One of the most common types of injection for knee joint pain is corticosteroid injections. These injections contain anti-inflammatory medications that help reduce swelling and pain in the affected area. They are particularly beneficial for individuals suffering from arthritis or other inflammatory conditions. The relief provided by corticosteroid injections can last for several weeks to months, making them a popular choice for those seeking short-term relief from pain.
Another type of injection gaining popularity is hyaluronic acid injections. These injections aim to supplement the natural hyaluronic acid found in joint fluid, which helps lubricate the joint. As people age or suffer from osteoarthritis, the levels of hyaluronic acid in the knee can decrease, leading to increased friction and pain. By injecting hyaluronic acid directly into the knee joint, patients may experience improved mobility and reduced pain. Many patients report feeling better after a few weeks, with effects lasting for several months.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are another innovative treatment option that has garnered attention in recent years. This procedure involves drawing a small amount of the patient’s blood, processing it to concentrate the platelets, and then injecting this enriched plasma back into the knee joint. The growth factors in PRP can aid in tissue healing and regeneration, making it a promising option for those with chronic knee pain. While research is ongoing, many patients have reported positive outcomes following PRP treatment.
Before undergoing any injection treatment, it is essential for patients to consult with a healthcare professional. A thorough assessment of the knee joint, including imaging studies, can help determine the most suitable injection type for the individual’s condition. Additionally, discussing potential risks and benefits with a qualified practitioner is crucial for informed decision-making.
Patients considering injection treatments for knee pain may also want to explore the role of physiotherapy and rehabilitation in conjunction with injections. Combining these treatments can enhance overall outcomes and promote long-term joint health. A tailored rehabilitation programme can help strengthen the muscles around the knee, improve flexibility, and reduce the chances of future injuries.
In summary, injections can play a vital role in managing knee joint pain, offering patients relief and improved functionality. Whether opting for corticosteroid injections, hyaluronic acid, or PRP, it is essential to work closely with a healthcare provider to find the most effective treatment plan. For more information on various injection treatments and their benefits, visit injection for knee joint pain. By understanding the available options, patients can make informed choices to enhance their quality of life and regain their mobility.
For those interested in learning more about the procedures and technologies involved in these treatments, further details can be found on the sonoscope.co.uk website.


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Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, Member of Parliament for Effia, has downplayed claims that the current administration is solely responsible for Ghana’s recent economic turnaround, arguing that the foundations for the rebound were laid by the previous government.
He maintained that the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian Cedi was made possible by the groundwork done by the former administration, and called for a more honest and inclusive narrative on the country’s economic progress.
His comments follow the recent strengthening of the Cedi against major foreign currencies—a development that has sparked widespread debate among economists and politicians alike.
Some experts have attributed the gains to strong gold reserves and a weakening US dollar, partly influenced by tariff policies under President Donald Trump.
Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Boamah-Nyarko stressed the need to give credit where it is due.
“The [NPP] government, before leaving office, had provided the playing field that makes it easy for any continuing government to build on its successes. So, we need to give credit where credit is due. Else, as a country, we will go nowhere.
The NDC government doesn’t have a magic wand between January and now to be doing those things if there were no fundamentals,” he stated.
To support his claim, Boamah-Nyarko cited performance data from the Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC), suggesting that most of the gains in gold reserves occurred before the current administration took office.
“The PMMC, as of December 31, had built up a gold reserve of 30.2 tonnes. And between January and now, since the NDC came into office, the reserve has accumulated up to 31.6 million tonnes, meaning only 1 million has been added,” he added.
Boamah-Nyarko’s remarks underscore the ongoing political debate over which administration deserves credit for Ghana’s recent economic strides.


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Besides various restaurants, swimming pool, bowling alley and indoor kids’ play paradise, there is also a game hall in the park centre of Holiday Park De Krim! Play a round of ‘glow-in-the-dark’ minigolf or challenge your friends to a thrilling game of laser tag.
If you live on Texel or are staying somewhere else, you, too, are very welcome to use the facilities at our game hall! Engage in battle with a group of friends, family and/or colleagues. Our game hall is also a great venue for kids’ parties.
''Fun course! A nice hall and fun trip for the family!"
Gamehal De Krim, gezin, 3 december 2020
Are you ready to dive into the compelling world of virtual reality? Holiday Park De Krim is one of the first in the Netherlands to have a VR Simulator. You do not need to be a gamer to enjoy the VR experience. Take a seat, put on the glasses and step out of reality. You can have a look around in 360 degrees at another world, far from home. But hold on tight- there’s more to it than sitting still! During the VR experience, you can fly high in the air. You will fly over world cities and buildings - very close to buildings in fact, because that’s the thrill of it. Thanks to the special effects of wind blowers and moving chairs it all comes to life in a spectacular way! Stop by the Gamehal at Holiday Park De Krim, take a seat, put on the VR-glasses and you’re in for an experience!
Our 18-hole indoor minigolf course is very special. Why? Because you play in the dark. And yet, you can still get the ball in the hole because the holes, walls and obstacles give off light (glow-in-the-dark). What’s more, this is an underwater-world-themed minigolf course. Want to make this experience even more special? Wear white or fluorescent clothes for a special effect.
Age: Kids under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
Grab your laser gun and engage in battle with your colleagues, friends or family. The laser tag arena is totally dark, with several obstacles along the course. Use these to your advantage, hide behind them, then hit your opponents with your laser as much as possible! At the end of the game, the electronic scorecard will reveal the winner.
Age: Suitable for kids aged 8 and over. Kids aged 8 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Use the form below to contact us. We will then contact you on weekdays within 48 hours.


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Wood Plank Kitchen Table – What is the one piece of furniture that doesn’t get as much use as it should? In reality, these tables have a method of bringing friends and families together. Individuals talk while they do and cook the dishes. They share the events of the day while playing games and more or enjoying a meal.
If you desire to be different and don’t have kids tables topped with glass and made of metal can be found by you. These kitchen tables bring some elegance and sophistication to your own kitchen but might be better suited for a formal dining room. Besides the type of table, you must determine what size and shape you need. It is possible to throw some curves right into a long, narrow room using a round table or create a statement of regal elegance using a long rectangular table in a sizable room.
Whether you’re rolling out folding tops or cookie dough your kitchen table is an important element of your home life. Ensuring you’ve got the right one for your space and needs is crucial. Besides browsing local furniture stores attempt shopping online for your next table. Not only are you going to locate the best choice of tables, but you’ll additionally find the very best deals. Large or small, wood or glass you’ll easily discover the table of your dreams.
And then you can make great memories when you and your family members and friends gather around it for fun, food, games and more. Whether it’s counter height or routine, round or square the table that is right can define your space. You can pick something standard or using a clout of personality. You’ll prepare yourself to manage anything from crafts to assignments to Thanksgiving dinner. Entire the hub of your house with a table that talks to you, that you adore.


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Venice’s Grand Canal, a major tourist destination in its own right, is also a vital link to many other tourist sites. It’s Venice’s main thoroughfare, curving back in a reverse S through the city’s center, as well as its bustling marketplace, packed with traffic including anything from gondolas to barges transporting vegetables.
Anyone of importance in Venice had to have a palace overlooking the Grand Canal, and palazzi from all throughout the city exhibit many architectural styles, including those from the 12th to early 18th centuries.
To view and appreciate all the magnificent palaces properly, the best approach is from the canal itself, since their facades are turned toward the water. One of the best things to do in Venice at night is taking in the opulence of these palaces when the lights are turned on. Starting at San Marco, these sites are organized by the order you’ll view them as you go from Ponte Della Costituzione (the opposite end of the Grand Canal) to the Rialto Bridge. You won’t miss a single thing while navigating the Grand Canal with our helpful guide.
Also, note that some companies may be closed because of current worldwide health and safety concerns.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Ca’ Venier dei Leoni, a modern structure built on older foundations, lies just outside Santa Maria della Salute. The Vernier castle, which wasn’t finished until 1749, was eventually turned into an art museum in 1949, and the museum has works by American artist Peggy Guggenheim. The palace was the location of her collection of cubist, abstract, and surrealist paintings and sculptures.
The body of works included in the collection consists of a number of pieces by Max Ernst, who was Peggy Guggenheim’s husband, as well as Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Fernand Léger, Joan Miro, Salvador Dali, Paul Klee, Rene Magritte, Piet Mondrian, Marc Chagall, and Jackson Pollock.
Your boat may pass the equestrian statue Angel of the City on the terrace as you go by. Use Santa Maria della Salute or the vaporetto Accademia to reach the museum, the Guggenheim is approximately halfway between the two.
Boat tour on the Grand Canal
You may travel on the Vaporetto, Venice’s public water taxi system, from San Marco to Porta Roma on the Grand Canal. Please avoid the faster express train and opt for the normal train, which goes directly to the palaces, missing the rest of the stops. In addition to walking tours, you may enjoy tours on motorboats, which have guides who can slow down to provide you a better perspective of the palaces you pass.
You may choose from many choices. The 1-hour trip on the Venice Grand Canal covers the major sights and ports of call, but also passes via smaller canals to show passengers sites such as Santa Maria Formosa and San Giovanni e Paolo. The two-hour Grand Canal and Secret Canals Small-Group Tour by Boat, which features a luxury motor launch, takes passengers to more secluded regions of Venice.
Ponte dell’Accademia and the Academy of Fine Arts
Venice’s lone bridge across the Grand Canal, Ponte di Rialto, was in use for centuries until the Austrians who controlled the city from 1815 to 1854 built a smaller iron bridge linking San Marco to Dorsoduro. Venice had a wooden bridge installed as a temporary replacement in 1932, but its popularity with Venetians meant that a stone replacement never happened as planned.
One of Venice’s greatest museums, the Accademia, is located at the Dorsoduro end of the Grand Canal in the old 16th-century Monastery of Santa Maria della Carità. The Uffizi is the art museum of Florence, but Venice has its own premier art museum at the Piazza San Marco. Though the Piazza has a vast collection of works by Venetians, its finest pieces are not restricted to Venetian artists. Famous pieces by artists like as Titian, Tintoretto, Paolo Veronese, the Bellinis, Canaletto, Carpaccio, and Tiepolo are on display at the museum.
For art enthusiasts, the Accademia station on the vaporetto provides a double treat, giving them access to two of Venice’s most significant sites.
Palazzo Corner della Ca’ Grande
The Palazzo Corner della Ca’ Grande is one of the greatest examples of high-renaissance architecture in Venice just opposite the Guggenheim. The Ca’ Grande, which translates to “Big House” in the Venetian vernacular, was constructed in 1545 by Italian architect and artist Jacopo Sansovino. The Cornaro family commissioned it as their home. One of Sansivino’s first projects in Venice was this church.
Just like these palazzi, Ca’ Grande was built to dazzle, with the first level sporting majestic Ionic columns and the second-floor boasting Corinthian columns.
Santa Maria della Salute
The Baroque church of Santa Maria della Salute was erected in gratitude for the end of the plague of 1630, and you will see it as you depart from the San Marco station on your Vaporetto as it crosses the opening of the Grand Canal. To hold up the weight of the lagoon, Baldassare Longhena had to use more than a million-floor timbers.
St. Mark’s Basilica is a beautiful building that can be seen from San Marco across the Grand Canal, and this splendor continues upon entry, with your eye instantly attracted to its magnificent dome. Do not miss the Sacristy, since it has several noteworthy paintings, including Tintoretto’s Marriage at Cana. It’s directly next to the church.


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Unveiling The Hidden Crisis: Terlumina’s Journey In Narcotic Diversion Program
By Scott Milner
May 16, 2024
I distinctly remember the stark realization of the opioid epidemic’s reach—the first time a friend succumbed to narcotic misuse, followed by the revelation of a coworker caught in active diversion. These weren’t distant, abstract events; they touched lives around me deeply, leaving a trail of personal and professional devastation.
At Terlumina, we’ve seen firsthand the profound impact of narcotic diversion on professionals and institutions alike. From the loss of careers and personal crises to hefty fines for negligent practices, the consequences are severe and multifaceted. Since 2015, I’ve witnessed health systems face fines reaching into the millions, a clear signal that this is not only a health crisis but a substantial financial risk.
In today’s data-rich, yet information-poor environment, the need for robust monitoring systems is undeniable. Effective diversion prevention isn’t just about having policies—it’s about active engagement and intelligent systems that help prevent these issues before they escalate. Just as speed traps in school zones are designed to safeguard communities, our diversion solutions at Terlumina act as necessary checkpoints, ensuring the integrity of narcotic management.
Our platform simplifies complex compliance processes, making them accessible and manageable. Whether it’s automated cabinet dispenses, override validations, or discrepancy resolutions, our system integrates all these functionalities into a single web platform enhanced with SSO capabilities, minimizing the learning curve for your team.
We understand the challenges you face and offer customizable solutions to support your compliance journey. From dedicated diversion personnel to comprehensive team management across multiple hospitals, Terlumina provides the tools and support you need to safeguard your operations and maintain peace of mind.
Join us in transforming compliance management. Let’s enhance operational integrity and build a compliant, confident team together.


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On the 50th anniversary of the first human setting foot on the moon, in July 1969, let’s take a look at a fundamental piece of technology that helped make it possible: the Kalman filter. Named after Rudolf Kálmán, Hungarian-born American electrical engineer, mathematician, and inventor, the filter is a mathematical technique he proposed in 1960. It is particularly useful in estimating the position of objects based on multiple sensor observations, and is widely implemented in the guidance, navigation, and control systems of vehicles and aircraft.
It was during a visit by Kalman to NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, that NASA engineers saw that Kalman’s techniques could solve the nonlinear problem of trajectory estimation for the Apollo program. However, making a Kalman filter algorithm run on a 1960’s computer was an impossible task. A technical memorandum (from NASA archives, pictured below) exemplifies the research effort in the 1960s and 1970s that went into implementing “a numerically precise Kalman filter on a computer system with limited storage, suitable for real-time applications, e.g., on-board navigation of aircraft or spacecraft.”
Another major issue of the Kalman filter 50 years ago was the lack of computational stability from rounding errors due to the limitation of 8 bits. Many complicated variants were created to deal with this.
Efforts of the engineering team continued, and eventually the perseverance paid off:
The Apollo computer used 2k of magnetic core RAM and CPU built from Integrated Circuits (ICs). Originally, NASA didn’t plan to use the Apollo computer for guidance at all. The intent was to use radio signals from the ground to control the spacecraft. Those plans changed when MIT engineers were able to implement a Kalman filter into such a tiny computer. That was truly remarkable.
Jack Crenshaw, engineer on the Apollo program
In no small part, engineering feats such as this made the mission to the moon successful. Fifty years on, the Kalman filter algorithm is used here on Earth in many areas, including robotics, drones and VR gaming. Researchers at the Tokyo University of Science in 2014 used Kalman filters to make a Roomba® vacuum cleaner successfully detect and avoid humans. The US Federal Reserve has used Kalman filters to determine long-term neutral interest rates, and guide monetary policy.
Sebastian Thrun, founder of Google’s self-driving car, teaches the topic of using Kalman filters for real-time object tracking in the Self Driving Car Engineer Nanodegree. This month, the Autoware project announced the release of a set of open-source algorithms, including a Kalman filter, as a set of open-source production oriented reference implementation for a real-world self-driving car.
A number of technologies have co-evolved over decades, and reached a point where the combination is making autonomous driving a reality that’s useful and valuable to society. However, for the self-driving tech stack to transition from prototype to commercial deployment, companies will look for standardization and interoperability between components like hardware and algorithms. Interoperability fosters competition, which helps increase quality and lower cost, accelerates the autonomous future, and justifies the billions of dollars being spent on autonomous driving R&D.
At Apex.AI, we believe that the future of the automotive industry is in a smart and modular tech stack, enabling engineering quality and velocity, with strong requirements for safety at all levels. Join us, we are hiring!


title: How to install octoprint on a raspberry pi for 3d printing

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OctoPrint is an application that you can use to manage your 3D printers making the whole 3D printing process quite simple and interesting. It enables you to control your 3D printer remotely, schedule prints, view detailed information about the printer e.g. temperature and so much more. It also eliminates the hassle of uploading the files to print (G-Code) to the printer via USB or SD card as you can do that wirelessly.
OctoPrint is available for various platforms, including Linux, Windows, and macOS. However, this post will show you how to install OctoPrint on a Raspberry Pi. Let’s dive in and in a few minutes, you should OctoPrint set up and run on your Raspberry Pi.
Installing OctoPrint on Raspberry Pi for 3D printing
Here are some of the things you will need to install and run OctoPrint on your Raspberry Pi.
- Raspberry Pi board. OctoPrint is a versatile application and supports many Raspberry Pi models, including 3B, 3B+, 4B, and Zero 2 W. Raspberry Pi Zero and Zero W are not recommended as they have shown quite severe performance issues. For this post, we will be using a Raspberry Pi 4B board
- Storage: You will need at least 8 GB SD card for this project. However, if you plan on attaching a webcam and recording time lapses, please go for a bigger storage, like 16 GB or 32 GB. In our case, we are using a 16 GB SD card.
- Power adapter: Since your Raspberry PI will be controlling a 3D printer, you need to have the right power supply. An under-voltage might interfere with the printing process.
- A USB cable: This is the cable that you will use to connect your Raspberry Pi to the 3D printer. You will first need to verify the USB port present on your 3D printer (USB Type-A, Type-B, Mini, or Micro). The PI comes with a USB type A
Two methods of installing OctoPrint on your Pi
There are two methods that you can use to install OctoPrint on a Raspberry Pi:
- Use the OctoPi image: OctoPi is an OS based on the official Raspberry Pi OS. It comes fully configured to run OctoPrint out of the box, saving you the hassle of configuring components such as webcam, web server, and other components manually.
- Use the OctoPrint snap package: If you already have the official Raspberry OS installed, you don’t have to remove it. You can install the OctoPrint snap package, which also works out of the box.
Method 1: Install OctoPrint using OctoPi
If you are going this route, there are a few things you need to understand.
As described above, OctoPi is an OS image based on the Raspberry Pi OS to run OctoPrint out of the box. Now this OS has been stripped down and is only meant to run OctoPrint. It doesn’t come with a graphical interface; all you will get is a login prompt. Now, how do you access OctoPrint? Well, OctoPi will automatically start a web server where you can access OctoPrint in a browser on another device connected to the same network as the Raspberry Pi.
Follow the steps below.
Download and install Raspberry Pi Imager
There are many tools that you can use to write the OctoPi OS image to the SD card. They include Balena Ethcer, Rufus, etc. However, we insist on using the Raspberry Pi Imager utility, which will enable you to do some prior OS customizations before flashing the OS to the SD card.
You can learn more about the Raspberry Pi Imager and how to install it on your system in our article – How to write Raspbian to an SD card using Imager. This utility is available for various platforms, including Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Download the OctoPi OS image
There are two ways that you can use to download the OctoPi image.
- Download OctoPi from their official website: This method is highly recommended if you prefer having OctoPi stored on your PC, ensuring convenient access whenever needed. Launch your browser and navigate to the official OctoPi website. Scroll down to the “Image Downloads” section and download the “Stable version.” It’s a compressed file around 1GB in size.
- Download OctoPi during the flashing process: Instead of downloading OctoPi manually from their website, you can let the Raspberry Pi Imagwer utility do the download work for you. During the flashing process, you will see an option to either upload OctoPi or download it. The only drawback with this option is that the OctoPi file will not be stored on your system.
Launch Raspberry Pi Imager utility
We believe you have already installed Raspberry PI Imager up to this point. Now, proceed to launch the utility from the application menu. You should see a window similar to the image below with three huge buttons: “CHOOSE DEVICE,” “CHOOSE OS,” and “CHOOSE STORAGE.”
Click the “CHOOSE DEVICE” option on the Raspberry Pi Imager. This option allows you to choose the Raspberry Pi model that you want to use. You will see a pop-up window with a list of all Raspberry Pi models. Scroll down and select your model. In our case, we are using a Raspberry Pi 4B.
Next, you will need to select the OS that you want to write to the SD card. Now here you have two options,
- Option one: If you downloaded OctoPi from the official OctoPi website, that means you have the OS image already stored on your PC files. Click “CHOOSE STORAGE.” A pop-up window will open with several options. scroll to the bottom and select “Use Custom.” This action will open the file manager, and you will need to select the OctoPi image that you just downloaded.
- Option two: If you have not downloaded the OctoPi image on your system, you can easily download it from the Raspberry Pi image utility. Click “CHOOSE OS” -> “Other specific-purpose OS” -> “3D printing” -> “OctoPi” -> “OctoPi (stable).”
Connect your SD card to the PC using an SD card adapter and click on ‘CHOOSE STORAGE.’ A window will appear, prompting you to choose the target SD card. Please be careful when selecting the target storage, as it will be formatted clean. You don’t want to lose your important data.
Once done, click “Next.”
Immediately you click the “Next” button, you will see a popup window prompting you to “apply OS customization settings.” These are configurations that you set before installing OctoPi. Click “EDIT SETTINGS.”
A window will open where you can set various configurations, including hostname, wireless configuration, username and password, SSH, etc. Feel free to check out the settings available in the three tabs – GENERAL, SERVICES, and OPTIONS.
Once done, click “SAVE” at the bottom of the window.
You will be taken back to the OS customization window. Now that you have already done your configurations, click “YES” to start writing OctoPi to the SD card.
You will see a warning that all data on the SD card will be erased. Click “YES” to proceed. The Raspberry Pi Imager utility will start writing the OS to the SD card.
After successfully writing OctoPi to the SD card, remove the SD card from the PC and insert it into the Raspberry Pi. If you are using the ethernet for an internet connection, ensure you plug in the cable to the Raspberry Pi. Next, connect any other peripherals including the 3D printer. Once done, connect the power adapter to Raspberry and power it ON.
If you are connected to a display monitor, you will see lines running down your screen as OctoPi applies the OS customizations that we set in the Raspberry Pi Imager utility. Since we are booting this image for the first time, it might take a while (around 3 minutes) and also reboot several times before finally showing a login prompt.
Tip: OctoPi doesn’t come with a graphical display. Instead, it starts a web server that you can use to access OctoPrint over the browser on another device on the same network as the Raspberry Pi.
After seeing the login prompt (if you have a display monitor) or after 3 minutes, launch the browser on another device on the same network as the Raspberry Pi. Use any of the URLs below to access OctoPrint.
: Remember to replace “raspberrypi” with the hostname you set during OS customizations.http://[raspberry-IP]
: Replace “raspberry-IP” with the IP assigned to your Raspberry Pi. For example http://192.168.1.240
You will see the OctoPrint welcome screen open in your browser, as shown in the image below.
Method 2: Install OctoPrint using the OctoPrint snap package
If you already have the official Raspberry Pi OS installed and running, there is no need to remove it and install OctoPi. Instead, you can install the OctoPrint snap package, which also works out of the box. Follow the steps below to get started.
Snapd is a service that runs in the background (daemon) and manages Snap applications. To install Snapd, execute the commands below.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install daemon
Install the OctoPrint snap package
After successfully installing Snapd, use the command below to install the OctoPrint Snap package.
sudo snap install octoprint-pfs --edge
After a successful install, launch the browser and access OctoPrint using the URL below. Don’t forget to add the port number (5000).
Getting started with OctoPi
Up to this point, we hope you already have access to the OctoPrint welcome screen. Whether you installed the OctoPi image or you decide to install the OctoPerint snap package. The first screen is just a welcome message. Click “Next” to continue.
OctoPrint ships with Access Control enabled, requiring users to log in before interacting with the printer. This precaution prevents unauthorized access, protecting the printer from potential damage or misuse, such as in the case of malicious intent. To get started, set the username and password that you will use to access OctoPrint.
Remember to click “Keep Access Control Enabled” to allow you to log in with a username and password anytime you access OctoPrint.
Anonymous usage tracking
This screen allows you to make a personal preference on whether you want to send data anonymously to the OctoPrint developer team. Enabling anonymous usage tracking contributes valuable data to understanding the OctoPrint user landscape, including instances, versions, and the success of print jobs.
Online connectivity check
The connectivity check in OctoPrint, when enabled, performs regular internet connection checks to optimize resource usage, avoiding resource-intensive operations that would likely fail, such as update checks. If disabled, OctoPrint will assume a constant working connection to the internet. However, if this is not the case, server startups and update checks may experience delays.
Click “Enable connectivity check” at the bottom of the window and click “Next.”
OctoPrint provides a crucial security measure by supporting a centralized plugin version blacklist. This feature automatically disables versions of third-party plugins known to cause severe issues, safeguarding normal operations.
Default printer profile
This screen enables you to configure various settings for your 3D printer. On the “General” tab, you will need to set your printer’s Name and model. Here, you are not restricted, and you can use any fancy name that you would love to call your printer.
For the other tabs – Print bed & build volume, Axes, and Hotend & extruder – you can leave the values as default or change them to fit your printer’s specifications.
OctoPrint supports several system commands that either restart or power off the system on which OctoPrint is running.
- Restart OctoPrint:
sudo systemctl restart octoprint
- Restart system:
sudo systemctl reboot
- Shutdown system:
sudo systemctl poweroff
Webcam & timelapse recordings
If you have a webcam, it’s time to set it up. For the webcam, the Stream URL is crucial; it’s the URL OctoPrint utilizes to embed the actual webcam stream, preferably an MJPG stream, into the web interface. Additionally, set the Snapshot URL, which OctoPrint uses to fetch single images from the webcam for creating timelapse recordings. Ensure this URL is fully qualified and accessible from the OctoPrint server.
Once you are done setting up OctoPrint, you will be redirected to the main OctoPrint dashboard, which looks similar to the image below.
That’s it! You have successfully installed OctoPrint on your Raspberry Pi. Now you can go through the various features present on the dashboard.
We have discussed two methods in detail. The first method is to use the OctoPi image, which is pre-configured to run OctoPrint without any hassle. The second method involves installing the OctoPrint snap package on the official Raspberry Pi OS, which is already installed on your device. If you have any issues during the installation process, please feel free to share them with us in the comments section below. We will be happy to assist you.


title: Esophageal cancer when the grim reaper darkens your door part ix

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When we last left my wife, she was getting her potassium back into the normal band. Since then, about two more weeks have passed. She is still dealing with nausea and occasional vomiting. She is eating three small meals a day; think mashed potatoes, ice cream, oatmeal, and other fairly soft foods. In addition, she is getting saline added to her via the port about twice a week.
She says that it hurts to swallow many types of food but that it no longer is getting “stuck” on the way down. Speaking of down, she said that she is down 40 lbs. from the time of her first chemo treatment until now. Another symptom that she is now experiencing is that much of her hair has fallen out. Its not all gone but is very thin compared to what it was back in July. Ironically, the hair loss didn’t start until chemo and radiation were concluded.
In other developments, my wife wants to make a short road trip before her next PET/CT scan scheduled in mid-November. Yep, cancer patients get cabin fever too. Surgery is scheduled following Thanksgiving.
As I have previously mentioned, this procedure is not one I enjoy contemplating. It will forever change her lifestyle and maim her for the rest of her days. As a refresher, let me briefly explain the surgery.
The esophagus is about 9-10 inches (25 centimeters) long and less than an inch (2 centimeters) in diameter when relaxed. It is located just posterior to the trachea in the neck and thoracic regions of the body and passes through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm on its way to the stomach.
As previously blogged, the “height” of her tumor is 6 cm or about 2.4 inches. Per what I have read on medical websites, the upper incision of an esophagectomy is 3 inches above the top of the cancer.
If the cancer is in the lower part of the esophagus (near the stomach) or at the place where the esophagus and stomach meet (the gastroesophageal or GE junction), the surgeon will remove part of the stomach, the part of the esophagus containing the cancer, and about 3 to 4 inches (about 7.6 to 10 cm) of normal esophagus above this. Then the stomach is connected to what is left of the esophagus either high in the chest or in the neck.
Surgery for Esophageal Cancer
Ok taking the above quotations, let’s do some simple math.
We know that my wife’s cancer is in the lower third of her esophagus. Let’s say that the tumor is one inch above her stomach’s sphincter. (This is a guess and the only part of my math that is an estimate.)
Length of Esophagus (10.0”) minus distance above stomach (1.0”) minus height of tumor (2.4”) minus additional three inches (3.0”) leaves 3.6” of esophagus.
Thus, the likely outcome of the surgery is that my wife will get to keep about 1/3 of her esophagus (3.6 inches) plus, the top of her stomach will be removed. The remaining parts will then be sewn together. This surgery takes about seven hours.
Folks, the above scenario and a “successful” surgery involve many things going right and none going sideways.
I’m not sure that my wife has the stamina to take a road trip in mid-November but I’m willing to let her try. I don’t think you will hear from me again on this subject until we get the scan results. Until next time…


title: Pre-Qualification Vs. Pre-Approved

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Pre-Qualification Vs. Pre-Approved
One of the most important steps, and usually the first, during the home buying process is obtaining financing.
There are many different types of mortgages available.
What is a Pre-Qualification?
A mortgage pre-qualification can be best described as a prediction on the amount a buyer can borrow. In many cases, a pre-qualification is only as good as the piece of paper it is written on. Many lenders will ask a potential borrower about their incomes, debts, and other assets and use what they are told to issue a pre-qualification. Some lenders will pull a credit report but some will not. This often can lead to surprises in the future once a buyer goes to formally apply for their mortgage.
What is a Pre-Approval?
A mortgage pre-approval is when a lender gives their written commitment to a potential borrower. The mortgage pre-approval process is one in which a lender will obtain from the potential borrower their bank statements, tax returns for the past several years, verify their employment, and pull a tri-merge credit report. This process does not have to take a substantial amount of time, however, does take a little more time than a pre-qualification, however, the extra time is time well spent.
It’s important to understand once a mortgage pre-approval is issued, there are still a handful of conditions that must be met before the lender is going to release the funds. The most common condition in a mortgage pre-approval is that the buyer finds a property and a satisfactory appraisal is done on the property. This means the subject property must be worth what the buyer and seller agree to and also there are no bank required repairs. Other possible conditions in a mortgage pre-approval can include an acceptable homeowner insurance binder, continued creditworthiness, and in some cases, depending on the financing, proof of an acceptable home inspection.
You should get pre-approved before you start looking at properties to ensure you are looking in a price range you can afford this prevents serious disappointments later – you don’t want to fall in love with a home only to find out you can’t get a loan.
Whether buying your first home or moving up to your dream home, knowing your options will make the mortgage process easier. Your dream home may already be within your reach.
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title: Mind Your Mind

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Mind Your Mind
Orison Academy is one of the wings of Dharma Chakkara Trust, founded by Mr.A.M.Palanisamy in the year 2011. The aim of the school is to nurture the students and provide excellent academic experience with the right balance of co-scholastic exposure with interesting activities and life skills built into the stream. Rote learning is avoided and the curriculum (CBSE-NCERT Syllabus) is designed meticulously to offer a stress-free environment for the students and but rather enable students to be efficient logical thinkers.
We provide the students an adaptive learning environment with good exposure to real-life application, which eventually moulds the children to understand the concepts practically and make them confident thinkers and be a versatile aspiring personality. The overall development provides them the cutting edge over others to face the society with confident, discipline and high morale.
Mind Your Mind
Principal, Orison Academy
"Education is a once in a lifetime opportunity to open children's hearts and minds to the unbelievable wonder of the Universe."
It is indeed my pleasure and privilege to welcome the students, their parents and guardians to the family of ORISON ACADEMY and I am very fortunate to work with such a dedicated, innovative and caring management and the staff members that form a unified team.
The endeavour of ORISON ACADEMY is to provide best quality education for every student. Our institution is well equipped to prepare our students to face the challenges that the future holds and we go through a continuous process of implementing modern and updated approach in teaching and providing an advanced learning environment to our students.
Our teachers who are the most responsible and important members of this family inspire the children and help them climb their own mountain as high as possible, like no one can do more. I strongly believe that education is a collaborative effort that requires the input and dedication of the teacher, student and parents. Through this collaborative effort we can achieve more to benefit our students who are the future leaders of tomorrow.


title: Cold crops in september

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Some people are programmed into thinking spring is for planting, fall is for harvesting, and then you have to wait until next spring to do it again. Fortunately, that’s not true!
Planting cool-weather vegetables – broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, brussel sprouts – in August and into the fall lets them do most of their growing while the days are still long and warm. In fact, many of these cold greens do better in the fall than spring. Imagine fresh vegetables from your garden at your Thanksgiving dinner!
Kale, romaine, escarole and even carrots are great fall veggies to plant. With carrots in particular, a fall harvest can actually make them sweeter! As the weather starts turning cold, the starches in plants turn to sugars, changing the flavor of your produce.
If you’re not completely confident with your fall planting skills, first of all, come talk to us! But also keep in mind kale is very hardy. And similar to carrots, late-fall kale, even after frost, loses some of that trademark bitterness and is quite tasty. Who woulda thought!
Planting turnips and beets also work well if planted early enough – again, 8 weeks before the first frost. In Central Ohio that’s usually late November, so early September is ideal. There are lots of varieties of turnip that are much more flavorful than the classic bitter-tasting turnip. For beets, you should get roots big enough to harvest if you plant in early September, but if not you can use the tops as variety on your salads.
Most years, 8 weeks before the first frost is a great time to start planting. The great thing is, if you continue seeding and planting as late two weeks before and harvest them as baby greens. If you have growing pots, rotate them throughout the fall, harvesting every two weeks, then re-planting with seed starter and adding fertilizer AFTER the seeds germinate.
If you’re going to grow broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts or anything in the Cole or brassica family, it’s important to plant from seedlings, not from seeds or there won’t be time for them to develop. Come to your nearest Strader’s Garden Center and we’ll help with all the details, supplies and seeds to keep you eating garden fresh all the way into winter. See you soon!
We have lots of ideas for you to keep harvesting delicious home-grown vegetables, many of which taste even better as the weather turns cold in the fall.


title: Whitney houston estate plans hologram tour album

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Whitney Houston’s estate has announced plans for a new album as well as a hologram tour.
According to The New York Times, estate executor (and sister-in-law to the late performer) Pat Houston has turned down every kind of entertainment deal in the past. However, now the timing is right and the estate has several potential projects lined up, including a touring hologram, a Broadway musical, branding deals, and an album of unreleased tracks.
The estate recently signed a deal with Primary Wave Music Publishing that gives Primary Wave 50% of the estate’s assets, including Houston’s royalties from music, film, and merchandising, as well as the right to use her name and likeness.
Primary Wave founder Larry Mestel told The New York Times that he is discussing a potential musical and a Vegas-style spectacle. A new album with unused tracks from Houston’s 1985 self-titled debut album is also in the works.
“Whitney was America’s sweetheart,” Mestel said. “And the idea now is to remind people that that is what her legacy is.”
The Houston hologram, which is already in development and has “taken precedence over everything,” will perform hits like “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” and “The Greatest Love of All” backed by her original band and backup singers.
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Article image: Whitney Houston performing "Greatest Love of All" during the HBO-televised concert "Welcome Home Heroes with Whitney Houston" in 1991. (PH2 Mark Kettenhofen [Available through Public Domain] via Wikimedia Commons.)