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March 6, 2018

Classical-New Age Review: Symphonex Orchestra-Music That Tells A Story

Release Date: March 1, 2018
Label: Music with No Expiration

Peter Xifaras is the creative force behind the Symphonex Orchestra. All the music on Music That Tells A Story was written, mixed & produced by Peter. Guest Artists include Felicia Farerre, Scott Jackson, Trammell Starks, Nic Xifaras, TheLivingPen and Joan Jacobs.

The one thing that rings true about this recording is that it is very ambitious. The twenty-one tracks encompass 2 CDs. This is like watching a Broadway play in your mind with all the music to accompany the visuals.

The music is a kaleidoscope of sound. The violins, violas, percussion, bass, guitar, piano and the orchestrations are absolutely beautiful. Peter is the creator and master conductor of all this music. It fits together quite nicely. The one thing you have to keep in mind is that the listening experience may be a bit unconventional for some folks. The first disc is more about the instrumentals. The emphasis for my ears was all the layers of instruments coming together to create this magic carpet ride of sound. The elegance and stunning pictures it can create is the charm of this music.

The opening track “Dreams in Bloom: The Encounter” is an ear opening experiencing with all the impactful instrumentation to lead the way. It is full of life and energy and the perfect way to open the curtain to this musical journey and story.

Disc two has music but a lot of narration, which puts more emphasis on the story that is being told. It was like listening to an audio book with music. As I said before, this is quite different for a listening experience. I could see this music being a musical/opera or a soundtrack to a movie. The possibilities for Music That Tells A Story can be a multitude of things because each disc is quite different.

I think the most impressive elements of this mixture of poems, stories, classical and new age music and the plethora of instruments involved, makes this project very compelling. For my personal tastes I would likely be reaching for disc one more often than disc two. To each his own. There is quite a lot for a listener to digest in the two CDs offered, including the beautiful vocalizations of Felicia Farerre.

If you are in the market for an entirely different listening experience, and, you are an appreciator of the arts (all inclusive), then give Music That Tells A Story a spin.

4/5 Stars

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01. Dreams in Bloom: The Encounter
02. Dreams in Bloom: Falling
03. Dreams in Bloom: Garden by the Sea
04. Dreams in Bloom: The Letter9
05. Dreams in Bloom: The Quest
06. Dreams in Bloom: Reunion
07. Dinner with Friends
08. Variations on a Theme of Tromboncino-#1
09. Variations on a Theme of Tromboncino #2
10. Variations on a Theme of Tromboncino #3
11. Gymnopédie Variations: Jaune
12. Gymnopédie Variations: Blu
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16. Dreams in Bloom: The Encounter (Story)
17. Dreams in Bloom: Falling (Story)
18. Dreams in Bloom: Garden by the Sea (Story)
19. Dreams in Bloom: The Letter (Story)
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The Canon 200mm lens in the south dome

I have now removed the Canon 5D MkII from the 200mm lens in the south dome and replaced it with the M25C that used to be on the Hyperstar.

The massive field of view afforded by the 5D MkII on the 200mm lens is truly addictive – but the lack of red sensitivity of an un-modified DSLR and the lack of Peltier cooling drove me to put the M25C back on.

So – a whole Cassiopeia mosaic instead of being a 4-framer with the 5D MkII is now a 6-framer, or very comfortable 9-framer.  The price you pay I guess.

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I’m a bit late on reporting this, as the Arc Revolution Cup qualifiers have already begun! They started on the 16th of this month, and surprisingly some of the footage is up already! The grand finals of the qualifiers on the 16th at Square One Musashikoyama is up on Arcsys’ official Youtube channel(in shakycam form lol), and a decent amount of direct feed footage from the qualifiers on the 23rd at Koiwa Leisureland are up on ripumira’s Youtube account.

The guys over at Hitconfirm have been putting out some great material recently! Nikki traveled in Japan for 2 weeks and wrote about his experiences with the Japanese Guilty Gear scene, which can be read here. He even managed to get recorded in the January 24th Mikado singles tournament! The writeup is in Portuguese, but Google Translate is surprisingly good with PT->EN, so most everything can be understood. The points he makes are very insightful, especially about the importance of the basics as the primary difference between the Japanese players and the non-Japanese ones.

Nikki and landstalker were also able to get their hands on the February 2013 issue of Arcadia, and have been gracious enough to provide an English translation of its Guilty Gear section! Even though the article pertains to Ver 1.01(as 1.10 was not out by the time of the magazine’s publication), it contains a lot of interesting info as well as some fun interviews. The GG article is written by H.H and Koichi, featuring matchup notes against 1.01’s top characters as well as an interview with Inoue and Jonio.

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The eagerly awaited HP Pavilion HDX (code named "The Dragon") is a 20.1" widescreen entertainment notebook that uses the Intel Santa Rosa platform. Equipped with an available dedicated ATI HD2600 XT graphics card, HD DVD optical drive, integrated HDTV tuner, and integrated web-camera, this massive beast redefines the term "notebook." The following is a quick first take on a pre-production HP Pavilion HDX.

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Build and Design

The HDX shares several design elements with the rest of the HP Pavilion line, but more than size and weight separate the HDX from its siblings. First, HP has improved their glossy black and silver "Imprint" finish with a new high-impact version called "Dragon." While we didn’t test the high-impact finish by dropping it repeatedly in our office, I can say the finish looks quite durable … though fingerprints show up quickly on the glossy finish.

A close-up view of the new "Dragon" high-impact Imprint finish. (view large image)

The real stand out design feature on the HDX is the dual-hinge display. Rather than opening with a single large hinge at the back of the notebook, the 20.1" display swings open with a center-mounted rear hinge and is further adjustable with a second hinge at the back of the display allowing you to position the screen for the perfect viewing angle.

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Although the HDX’s weight of 15.5 pounds might sound excessive, keep in mind that other 20" notebook configurations such as the Dell XPS M2010 are closer to 20 pounds. That said, the HDX would have been more portable if HP had included a built-in carrying handle.

Of course, the design of the HDX wouldn’t matter if it wasn’t loaded with the right features. Below are the specs for our HP Pavilion HDX as configured:

  • Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 (2.4GHz)
  • ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT (256MB)
  • Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit)
  • 20.1” WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050 pixels) HP Ultra Brightview display
  • Integrated HP HDTV Tuner w/4 Altec Lansing speakers + 1 subwoofer
  • PowerPack Software – Roxio, Muvee and Serif
  • Dual 100GB 7200RPM Hard Drives (200GB total)
  • HD DVD-ROM w/ Super Multi DVD+/-RW w/Double Layer
  • 4GB DDR2 system memory
  • Integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Intel Pro/Wireless 4945a/g/n network with Bluetooth
  • HP Imprint "Dragon" finish + Fingerprint reader + webcam
  • High capacity 9-cell battery
  • Dimensions: 18.7" (L) x 13.4" (W) x 2.3" (H)
  • Price as configured: $4,459.99

Keep in mind that since our review unit is a pre-production model available configurations may change once HP begins accepting orders for the HDX.

Below is a video (hosted by our own Andrew Baxter) highlighting the features of the HDX. No, we didn’t shrink Andrew for this video. The HDX is just so huge it makes our 30-year-old Andrew look like he is the size of a 12-year-old boy:

Screen and Webcam

The 20.1" WSXGA+ display on the HDX is quite impressive to say the least. Both horizontal and vertical viewing angles are excellent, backlighting is even across the entire surface, there is virtually zero light leakage aroung the edges, and high definition video simply looks stunning on this display. The glossy surface may create some strong reflections from time to time, but thanks to the dual hinge you shouldn’t have any problems positioning the display to avoid reflections.

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The built-in webcam is not the typical high-resolution 1.3-megapixel webcam commonly seen on other notebooks. HP listened to customer feedback and realized that people need integrated webcams to do two things: take good video in low light, and have fast enough frame rates for quality video conferencing. HP engineers discovered they could improve the webcam’s low-light performance and boost frame rates at the same time by using a physically larger image sensor that produced a lower-resolution image.

Bottom line, although you won’t want to print a wall-sized photo from the HDX’s webcam, the camera produces excellent video quality … among the best we’ve seen in an integrated webcam to date.

The integrated webcam above the display. (view large image)

One word sums up the audio experience with the HDX, "WOW."

I can honestly say that I have never been 100 percent satisfied with the performance of the built-in speakers on any notebook, but the four Altec Lansing speakers and subwoofer built-in to the body of the HDX put out some serious sound. The only reason you would need to connect external speakers to this system is if you want a true surround sound experience. If that is the case then the HDX will keep you happy thanks to a wide selection of audio out ports.

This truly is an all-in-one HD home entertainment center.

Keyboard, Touchpad, Media Buttons and Remote

HP included a full size keyboard and dedicated number pad on the HDX thanks to the generous amount of space available on a system supporting a 20.1" display. There is no noticeable keyboard flex (even above the optical drive) and there are plenty of dedicated keys … including touch-sensative media buttons located above the keyboard. No one should need an external keyboard with this machine.

The palm rests are solid and feel nice thanks to the Imprint finish, but we did notice the left palm rest started to heat up after prolonged use. We wouldn’t call the palmrest temperature "hot" but it might not be comfortable for hours of typing for people who are sensative to heat.

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To the left of the keyboard is the media center remote included with the HDX. Like any media center remote it controls all the basic functions in Windows Media Center, but the HDX’s remote is particularly nice because you can still use it even while it’s docked in the cradle next to the keyboard. The cradle contains a second IR port so you can change channels, fast forward, rewind, etc. without removing the remote from the notebook.

A closer look at the touchpad and media center remote. (view large image)

The touchpad is responsive and the scroll funtion works quite well. Both touchpad buttons have solid feedback without noisy clicks and, like other HP and Compaq notebooks, the touchpad can be disabled via a small button located directly above the touchpad in case you prefer to use an external mouse.

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The center-mounted fingerprint reader. (view large image)

Ports and Features

As expected with a notebook of this size, the HDX comes with an impressive selction of ports. Since this system is being marketed by HP as an "entertainment notebook" it only makes sense that HP included every port you can imagine that would be needed for a home entertainment center. Whether you’re looking for an all-in-one solution for your apartment/condo or the system that will make you the most popular person in your college dorm, the HDX has all the input and output ports you’ll need.

The list of ports includes:

  • 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
  • 2 Headphone out
  • 1 microphone-in
  • 1 HDMI
  • 1 VGA (15-pin)
  • 1 eSATA
  • 1 TV-Out (S-video)
  • 1 RJ-45 (LAN)
  • 1 Expansion Port 3
  • 1 Firewire (4-pin)
  • 1 IR (Remote Receiver)
  • SPDIF, Rear, Center/Sub, Front
  • Integrated HP HDTV Hybrid TV Tuner: NTSC/ATSC (with F-Jack adaptor) input, S-Video Input, Blaster (IR emitter), Stereo Audio Input
  • 1 ExpressCard/54 Slot (also supports ExpressCard/34)
  • 5-in-1 Digital Media Reader (SD, MMC, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD)

Front view: Dual headphone out, microphone in, and IR ports. (view large image)

Left side view: Two USB, Ethernet, Expansion Port 3, VGA, HDMI, eSATA, Firewire, 5-in-1 card reader, and ExpressCard slot. (view large image)

Right side view: Two USB, optical drive, and security lock slot. (view large image)

Rear view: Blaster IR emitter, S-video out, NTSC/ATSC input, SPDIF, Rear, Center/Sub, and Front audio ports. (view large image)

The bottom view of the HDX shows plenty of vents, the 9-cell battery, and the built-in subwoofer. (view large image)

The HP Pavilion HDX comes in multiple build-to-order configurations based around the Intel Santa Rosa Core 2 Duo platform, base price starting at $3,000.

Since our sample HDX was a pre-production unit our benchmarks should be taken with a grain of salt (your mileage may vary). In fact, we were unable to get some of our standard benchmarks to run on this pre-production system. That said, HP was kind enough to allow us to publish the following benchmarks from our tests:

3DMark05 comparison results:

Notebook 3D Mark 05 Results
HP Pavilion HDX (2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7700, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT 256MB) 9,033 3DMarks
Dell XPS M1330 (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS 128MB) 3,116 3DMarks
HP Compaq 6510b (2.20GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500, Intel X3100) 916 3DMarks
HP Compaq 6515b (1.6GHz AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-52, ATI x1270) 871 3DMarks
HP dv6000t (2.16 GHz Intel T7400, NVIDA GeForce Go 7400) 2,013 3DMarks
Dell Inspiron e1705 (2.0GHz Core Duo, ATI X1400) 1,791 3DMarks
Acer TravelMate 8204WLMi (2.0GHz Core Duo, ATI X1600 256MB) 4,236 3DMarks
Alienware Aurora M-7700(AMD Dual Core FX-60, ATI X1600 256MB) 7,078 3DMarks
Lenovo ThinkPad T60 (2.0GHz Core Duo, ATI X1400 128MB) 2,092 3DMarks
Asus V6Va (2.13 GHz Pentium M, ATI x700 128 MB) 2,530 3DMarks
Fujitsu n6410 (1.66 GHz Core Duo, ATI X1400 128MB) 2,273 3DMarks
Dell XPS M1210 (2.16 GHz Core Duo, nVidia Go 7400 256MB) 2,090 3DMarks

3DMark06 comparison results:

Notebook 3DMark06 Score
HP Pavilion HDX (2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7700, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 2600 XT 256MB) 4,205 3DMarks
Dell XPS M1330 (2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS 128MB) 1,408 3DMarks
Samsung Q70 (2.0GHz Core 2 Duo T7300 and nVidia 8400M G GPU) 1,069 3DMarks
Asus F3sv-A1 (Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0GHz, Nvidia 8600M GS 256MB) 2,344 3DMarks
Alienware Area 51 m5550 (2.33GHz Core 2 Duo, nVidia GeForce Go 7600 256MB 2,183 3DMarks
Fujitsu Siemens Amilo Xi 1526 (1.66 Core Duo, nVidia 7600Go 256 MB) 2,144 3DMarks
Samsung X60plus (2.0GHz Core 2 Duo T7200, ATI X1700 256MB) 1,831 3DMarks
Asus A6J (1.83GHz Core Duo, ATI X1600 128MB) 1,819 3DMarks
HP dv6000t (2.16 GHz Intel T7400, NVIDA GeForce Go 7400) 827 3DMarks
Sony Vaio SZ-110B in Speed Mode (Using Nvidia GeForce Go 7400) 794 3DMarks
Samsung R20 (1.73GHz T2250 and ATI 1250M chipset / GPU) 476 3DMarks

Overall our first impressions of the overwhelmingly huge HP Pavilion HDX are overwhelmingly positive. Given the impressive feature set and performance of this entertainment notebook it’s amazing that the system is as thin and light as it is. Sure, small people might need a Sherpa and an oxygen tank to haul this system up and down a flight of stairs, but it’s worth it. The "wow factor" of the 20.1" screen, Altec Lansing speakers and media center remote are enough to make the HDX the centerpiece of your entertainment system. Add the 64-bit version of Vista, a full 4GB of RAM and excellent ATI graphics and this system is a can’t miss.

Bottom line, if you can justify the price the HDX is the best desktop replacement and home entertainment notebook on the market today.

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This is a simple mod which can be used to fully remove the HUD from Enclave, useful for taking screenshots or video during normal gameplay.

Download Enclave_NoHUD

There are two files included, TplCharacters.xrg and Surf_Effects.xtx. TplCharacters.xrg has the line *flags nohud added under the *template_char section (this disables display of the HUD in game). Surf_Effects.xtx has the 'Invisible' flag checked for the crosshair surface (this disables display of the crosshair in game).

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For those interested in obtaining an FCC amateur radio license, the Greene County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (GCARES) is offering an entry level Amateur Radio Technician License class starting Sept. 13.

Because of Covid19 restrictions, the class will be presented on line, according to GCARES Training Coordinator Lyle Steinhardt, KE0CZV.

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Instructors will present the training using Zoom meeting software which will permit students to ask questions during the session.

GCARES Administration Coordinator John Westerkamp, W8LRJ, who has previously taught using Zoom will manage the course and assist instructors in preparing materials. The class will last until 9 p.m.

There is no charge for the class and Morse Code is no longer required to obtain any amateur radio license. No experience is required and there is no minimum age required to earn a Technician Class license.

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To register for a course or for more information, please contact Lyle Steinhardt, KE0CZV, by email at ke0czv@arrl.net. Pre-registration is necessary to receive login information for the class.

The class is based on the ARRL Ham Radio License Manual 4th Edition (Kindle version available) and students are encouraged to obtain a copy.

Special thanks to Ohio ARRL Section Manager Scott Yonally, N8SY, who is making Zoom time available for the course.

You can also try looking at the ARRL Online Class Finder

Test Sessions:

Applicants must furnish the original and one photocopy of their current license (if any), original of any certificates of successful completion of examination (CSCE) they may hold, positive (photo) identification,  and Licensee ID number (FRN) .

If you are applying for your first license, please go to https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/coresWeb/publicHome.do and obtain a FRN.  The web site is self explanatory and the FRN registration is free.

The entry level Amateur Radio License is the Technician Class:

The privileges of a Technician Class operator license include operating an amateur station that may transmit on channels in any of 17 frequency bands above 50 MHz with up to 1,500 watts of power. To pass the Technician Class examination, at least 26 questions from a 35 question written examination must be answered correctly. Technician Class licensees also have privileges in four amateur service bands in the HF range (3-30 MHz)

The DARA VE Team will be hosting a FREE license test at the DARA clubhouse on August,15th at 10:30 am. Testing for all license classes will be available.

Pre-registration is required to test due to Covid-19.

Anyone interested in attending should email exams.w8bi@gmail.com for a registration form.

Online test sessions are available through HamStudy.org

Online Resources:

Practice exams:

You have to take your license exam in person at a Volunteer Examiner (VE) test session, but you can practice using these online systems using the same question pool as VEs use to make up their exams

ARRL      E-Ham.net       QRZ.Com     HamExam.org       HamStudy.org

Study Guides:

The Question Pools (lists of questions that are used to make up your exam) for the various license classes are on line at the following websites:

You can also find study guides, both online and in hardcopy at a variety of places such as:

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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Exploring the Youth Vote

With the impressive numbers of young people in the past weekend's #MarchForOurLives and the mobilization due to the Parkland shooting, much has been made about whether this is an awakening, like the #MeToo movement, of young people and how they will respond, especially if they register to vote when they turn 18 years old and then actually show up to cast ballots in November.

Much of the research about youth turnout at the ballot box notes that rates of voting among younger votes has been significantly lower than older voters. But with the apparent energy and potential mobilization effect, young voters could see a higher turnout rate this November, due to the apparent energy and potential mobilization effect, along with a significant disapproval of the president (and mid-term elections tend to be referendums on the president and his party).

As is typical, mid-term elections tend to have a lower overall voter turnout than presidential elections, with all age groups having lower turnout rates in mid-terms.

In North Carolina's general elections since 2006, one can see a distinct pattern of turnouts by voters who were 18 to 25 years old in these November elections, as compared to the state turnout rates:

In the past three mid-term elections, registered younger voters (age 18-25) have turned out at 11, 17, and 18 percent, significantly below the state's turnout rate among all registered voters. In presidential election years, those rates increase dramatically: 62 percent in 2008, thanks in large part to the grass-roots organization efforts of the Obama campaign, dropping down to 55 percent in 2012 and 53 percent in the most recent presidential election. But like in mid-term elections, the youth turnout rate is still well below the state turnout rate among all registered voters.

With the aid of data from the North Carolina State Board of Elections & Ethics Enforcement, specific analysis can be done regarding race and party registration. First, the turnout rates for the youth vote (age 18-25) by racial groups:

With the exception of 2008 (attributable to the Obama campaign), white youth tend to have higher turnout rates than voters of color. This is also seen in the percentage of ballots cast, compared to the percentage of registration:

When looking at party registration among youth voters, those voters registered as partisans tend to have higher turnout rates than unaffiliated, mirroring turnout performances of the state as a whole:

With the exception of 2008's election, when Democrats tied Republicans in turnout, GOP youth voters have higher turnout rates than Democrats or unaffiliated.

Even though Republicans are seeing significant declines in their registration numbers among younger voters, they tend to 'overperform' their registration percentages in turnout rates, especially in mid-term years.

While these past trends tend to paint a dismal picture of youth voting, this year's election may not track with past trends, so the likelihood of having similar results in 2018 to past mid-term elections could be wildly off-base.

An interesting "test" of whether the youth vote will turnout in higher numbers will be the upcoming primary elections; for North Carolina, that will be in May. According to a recent poll, a significant majority of youth plan to show up for the primary contests.  But as the same poll also found, younger voters need to be registered and actually know when the primary contests are being held.

For North Carolinians interested in this year's primary election: voter registration for the May primary ends on Friday, April 13, with early voting beginning on Thursday, April 19 through Saturday, May 5, and primary election day on Tuesday, May 8.


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Football Mogul 2007 Review

Football Mogul 2007, developed by Sports Mogul Inc. and published by Enlight Software.
The Good: Straightforward and easy to learn, real NFL players, realistic results, good amount of stats, big plays tend to result from bad play calls instead of chance
The Not So Good: Lacks the depth of other sports management games, too easy, no realistic substitutes during games, second string players are inaccurate, limited playbook, minor bugs with play by play, can’t exit during a game
What say you? An unpolished but mostly realistic football management game: 5/8

Now that the NFL season is over, thoughts turn to what might have been. What if Tony Romo actually knew how to hold a football during a field goal? What if the Colts hadn’t bribed the officials to get bogus pass interference calls? What if the Bears had decided it’s probably not a good idea to throw long passes with an inexperienced quarterback in the rain? Football Mogul 2007 tries to let you correct what went wrong during the season in their sports management game. The developers are the same ones behind Baseball Mogul, and since that was a good game, you would figure that Football Mogul 2007 would be as well. Put on your jockstrap and let’s find out together!

The graphics of Football Mogul 2007 are typical for a text-based sports management game. The game is extremely easy to navigate: all of the game’s information is accessible from the top menu, as it should be. Almost everything is one click away, which makes finding specific data effortless. This is really all we expect for a text-based management game. Substituting during games could be a lot better, however: clicking on a name in the on-screen roster will just show that player’s information instead of allowing you to substitute for them (you have to access the roster in order to do so). During games, Football Mogul 2007 has clear play drawings showing routes and blocking and coverage assignments and highlights important and active players, which makes executing plays to the strong side of your formations easy. The game also shows where the ball is located on the field, but not the direction you are going. Still, Football Mogul 2007 delivers an adequate package for graphics. The sound in the game is almost non-existent, as there are no crowd noises or hard-hitting effects. Oh well.

In Football Mogul 2007, you will take control of one of the 32 NFL teams starting at the beginning of the 2006 season. You can go with the default rosters and settings, or choose to shuffle the players, equalize the cities, run a fantasy draft, or use the less random simulation mode. The rosters are supposedly updated through November, but there are a lot of inaccuracies with them, especially with backup players. There are people who are fictitious or never on a team, or players who retired long before the season started (Jimmy Smith for the Jaguars, for example). This probably won’t bother casual NFL fans, but if you are going to use the real players, you might as well spend some time to get them right.

In the game, you will shuffle your rosters, negotiate contracts, conduct the rookie draft, and set ticket and concession prices. Football Mogul 2007 can auto-assign your depth chart, which works well and sorts each position according to overall grade. Unless there are two similar players at a position, you won’t really need to adjust the rosters much at all, as changes due to injuries are automatically taken care of. Football Mogul 2007 features a boatload of stats: average age, broadcast revenues, team grades at each position, salary cap room, rushing average behind each offensive lineman (very cool), and more. Once you have adjusted everything, it’s time to play the games.

Football Mogul 2007 lets you choose plays in several different categories: inside and outside runs, short, medium, and long passes, and appropriate defenses for each. The game could have more plays, but they do all fit on one screen, requiring just one click to call a play. Having a play designer would be nice and allow for a more custom feel to the game. The limitations have some drawbacks: every team plays zone defense, which can be exploited using the correct offensive scheme. This limited playbook does result in realistic stats, and the results are based on the stats of the entire team, including all of the linemen. Football Mogul 2007 has much more believable results than Bowl Bound College Football, which seemed to have arbitrary results that did not match the play call. Big plays mostly result from mismatched play calls (deep pass protection versus an inside run, for example). However, it is way too easy to break long runs: having multiple 70 yard runs for touchdowns in a single game is not uncommon for the human player. The AI does a pretty good job calling appropriate plays and it seems to adapt over time to the plays you are calling. If it weren’t for the large number of big plays, especially in the running game, the scores would be a lot close (and more realistic) than they are. The game will make automatic substitutes when you are really far ahead, but Football Mogul 2007 won't “spell” non-injured players in a close game. This normally happens in a real football game, with rotations at running back, wide receiver, or defensive line, but you’ll have to do it manually in Football Mogul 2007. Fatigue strangely doesn’t seem to be a concern in the game, as it’s never addressed anywhere in the user interface. There are also minor bugs with play by play: the wrong team is named when intercepting, saying a drive just started when it didn’t, “this play’s coming back” when it’s a penalty on the defense, and a six-yard run backwards after a catch. There are some substitution errors as well: when both of my starting guards got hurt during a game, they were both automatically replaced with the same player. It's nice to be in two places at once! You also can’t exit Football Mogul 2007 during a game without simulating to the end, which is very odd. The game does give a detailed play-by-play report at the end of the match, which almost mirrors the gamebooks the NFL uses. This is a nice feature that I wish more games had.

Football Mogul 2007 does provide realistic results, but there are a number of features I consider important that are either missing or broken. The game features real NFL players, but a lot of the second-string players are wrong or absent. There is also not very much to do during the season, as lineups don’t change very often and the game auto-sorts anyway. Most of the time you’ll be playing the games; while they are mostly realistic, there are a number of small issues that add up to a less than exhilarating experience. The limited and fixed playbook doesn’t allow for a more personal feel to the game, and the unrealistic results of certain plays skew the otherwise solid football simulation engine. The AI does, for the most part, provide a good opponent, and since Football Mogul 2007 doesn’t feature multiplayer, this is a good thing. Overall, though, Football Mogul 2007 does not mirror the complete package of Baseball Mogul. I just never got very interested in the game as I played it, and the simulated matches are more tedious than enjoyable due to the limited playbook. Only the most rabid football management game fans will stick with Football Mogul 2007 for the long haul, as there are other more compelling simulations available.


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Monday, November 29, 2010

My wonder dreams

Scientifically, A dream is a succession of images, sounds or emotions that the mind experiences during sleep, as wikipedia says.

Well, I have always been driven towards sleeping, may be because of the exhilarating animated dreams I get, which are either meaningless or a signification of what had occurred/what might occur/what I wish deep inside the heart. If 'dream' can have a replacement word, then I would call it wonder! May be that's why Inception left a pretty good impact on me.
However there are certain things that I can’t comprehend when it comes to dreaming.

Why do I dream about the long buried past, that no longer exist/happen?
What do they indicate?
If something is not meant to happen, then what is the necessity for it to happen in the dream alone?
If 'it' is totally out of my mind before ages, then what does the reflection of 'it' in my dream suppose to mean?
Most of all, why do we dream? (Beyond the scientific reasons)

Despite all the questioning, I can’t refute that it’s ecstatic to see myself as an absolutely exotic personality. Though, funny at times. No matter what, Dreams are the signpost of the heart, reinstating the desires of my soul & I am loving my dreamland, completely!

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Now or Never

Chase your dreams
Love yourself
Ascertain who you are
Say what you long hesitated to
Smile wholeheartedly
Identify the best person in you
Confront the ones that once daunted you
Because at the end of the day,
It is either now or never!

Friday, October 1, 2010

My Wistful Expedition!!

Its a long day!
Hate the machine life I'm into.
While it is one thing for some people to choose 'it' of their own accord, it is the wholly other thing for me to be wretched to being a... Errr, Whatever! :P

[Its time for 'A swift travel' from reality]
Yiippiiieee :) :)
Just discovered something absolutely delicious to all my senses. (:

*Wearing the 'MY' kinda apparels; Pants or skirt-None to restrict B)

*Walking the way I like (Who cares abt tripping :P, Its My World!!)

*Talking bla bla.. NON STOP! ;D

*Whistling strange sounds ALL DAY (No more giving ear to mom's yelling :P)

 *Singing the song of ma heart ALOUD! La La La :))

Oops! Break time's up!! :(
[Back to the 'tedium' - work]

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How Simple..
How Wise..
How Beautiful..
How Healthy..
How Tangible &
How complete!

I'm glad that latterly I understand[Oh my! I really mean, I understand :)] this 'genuine' attribute - 'Forgiveness'.
Falsity,Exploitation,Rage,Perfidy,Deceit and avenge are ALL around.
My perspective here is-
Why not let them all JUST BE AROUND?
Why take them in and agonise?
"மன்னிப்போம் மறப்போம்" - Trust me, this is amazing!
I realise getting lighter & lighter everyday yet stronger.
Forgive & Forget, It's not really late.
No complications at all. :) B)

"Forgive me my nonsense, as I also forgive the nonsense of those that think they talk sense”
- Robert Frost

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Binge-Drinking-Highly Hazardous

A new study has claimed that 'binge-drinking' by teenagers may increase their risk of developing 'Osteoporosis' besides other long-lasting health hazards. Binge-drinking is defined as a woman having at least four drinks or a man having at least five drinks on one occasion. Heavy binge-drinkers can consume 10-15 drinks. The habit typically begins around age 13 and peaks between 18 and 22, before gradually decreasing.

The study was conducted on rats at Loyola University Health System, Chicago. The report says heavy drinking disrupts hundreds of genes involved in bone formation, leading to future osteoporosis and bone fractures.
"Lifestyle-related damage done to the skeleton during young adulthood may have repercussions lasting decades", said the researchers in the journal 'Alcohol and Alcoholism'. Lead Researcher John Callaci said although data from animals don't directly translate to people,"the findings certainly suggest that this could be a problem with humans".
Bone mass is lost through out the adult life as part of the ageing process. Thus, anything that inhibits the build up of bone mass during the critical years of adolescence and young adult-hood could increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures in later life, the scientists said.

So People, SAY NO TO ALCOHOL as much as you can;
May you live long with sound health!

Courtesy: The Times Of India dated 14 July,2010.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

A happy start

How many days of craving?!
How many days of restlessness?!
How many days of lamenting?!
How many days of toiling?!

All the above had a happy ending on 4th July =) The very name of the company that recruited me sounds so vitalising to me now! Never dreamt of getting into one of the world's best company in my first attempt through off campus. Aptitude, GD, HR and Technical rounds! Seemed like four big oceans. This simple thing 'job' gave me so much of stress and depression in the past 4 months. Somehow I'm out of it all now:) Thanks to all my friends and well wishers who helped and prayed for me at the right time.

Yippiiiiee :)

The whole week was so exciting. Sleepless nights of preparation for the interview followed by the selection. Certain mind boggling moments, I can never forget.
Not just this. I saw so many awe-inspiring talents right in front of my eyes. 'Airtel Super Singer'! I never really had any interest towards the program. Besides, I was too busy with the placement preparation [though an 'over night last minute preparation' as usual :P ] that I hardly got any time to boost up for the competition. Beyond that, as always, my nervousness and stage fright spoiled everything again[Something that is not new to me:( ] But then,Woww!! Almost everyone sang so beautifully; Professionalism flashing in every one's voice. Music was a passion for every other person there. It was kinda good to be surrounded by the exhilarating voices.

It's a must mention that Unni Menon sir was so affable though I couldn't make it this time.
I have gained a lot of energy and vigour after seeing a huge crowd of 3200 people, everyone waiting so eagerly to grab a job and almost 1500 enthusiasts for singing. I'm sure of one thing. Whatever may be a person's grade, it is not, rather it can never be attained just like that. Everything has a solid amount of backbreaking hard work and determination behind it; Of course, an immediate tremendous kick-start must!

Well, HERE I GO!! B-)
[14/07/10] P.S: Gosh! I wonder how I forgot to mention the most interesting and the loveliest part of 4th :)
When I came out of the college auditorium after the results being announced officially, I was astounded to see my family waiting in the college entrance. I didn't wait to hug my mom and demand a kiss back from her :), While my brother and father were giving a proud smile. Only then I realised it was the perfect ambiance I had been raring for!
So what next, I dropped into the temple and conveyed my heartfelt thanks to every god there, though the heart was overwhelming with the presence and wishes of my late grand pa :)

What could I say?! The day was awesome though tiring.
And it didn't stop with that. I was so tired when I came home; But the avidity in my friends' faces who came home just for me, enlivened me :) Everyone was so happy- happier than I was! :) I was awestruck to see the reflection of their joy in their eyes; After all, it was all that I [and in turn they ;)] have been longing for.
Later, we decided to move on to the terrace of my apartments, as it was the best spot for us to speak.

Not defying another surprise, I was dazed with ecstasy to see my family and the rest of my friends waiting for me with a cake there. Wow Wow Wow! I mean the moment which was delicious [Of course, the cake too :P lol ].
They made my evening! :") And the day ended with hugs & kisses from all my loved ones.

"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired", certainly :)

Friday, July 2, 2010

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என்னை விடுத்து போ!
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எப்பொழுதிலும் என்னுடன் நீ!
என்ன இருப்பினும்,
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~என் 'கண்ணீரை'ப்  பார்த்து அழுது கொண்டே கூறின ..
 என் "கண்கள்"~

Go now!

Leave me and go!
I don't need you.
You make me suffer-
Distressing me from within
Hiding the world in front of me!
I don't need you.
Don't you just know?
In your departure lies my euphoria!
You cannot completely abandon me, Can you?
I don't need you.
You put me through a bit much blues
And save me from the same.
You crop up with my sorrow! Pop up with my joy!
Invariably with me!

Whatever it is,
I don't need you.
~Cried: My 'Eyes' to my 'Tears'~

Friday, June 25, 2010

Gone is Gone........ Forever!

The Prodigious personality,
The Bold gesture,
The Caressing words,
The Witty intellect,
The Tongue in cheek pranks,
All these describe HIM--The exceptional soul!
The Eleventh hour spent with HIM constantly disrupting my heart,
HIS cry of pain reverberating in my ears!
Not even in the weirdest of my dreams I thought--
I would lose HIM in front of my eyes.
He's gone............Forever! :(
And there's no point in weeping for it now
As I've learnt to survive
With the cherished, fond memories of my Grand pa--
My 'most precious treasure' out there in heaven!!

- Dated back to June 7th, 2010

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Forever & Ever

Everything appears to be
Clear, yet really hazy!
Simple, yet so tormenting!
Silly, yet actually sensible!
Is 'this' the real ME or Was 'that' ME?
I swear even though I lie-
I get back although obstinate!
I relish this colloquy..I dwell in this laughter;
I treasure every little observation
I don't know why
I'm ..
So happy inspite of the cascading tears
So calm despite the angry nerves!!
In the air,
I blow a 'Sincere' Thanks.
Now 'What next..?!' --Seems to be
The world's most terrifying question;

Wish I could hold on Forever... & Ever... !!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

[12 March,2010]

Birthday-Party time,Wishes,Fun,Treat,Chocolates,Cakes,Sweets,Dresses..................& for me,  it's FRIENDS:)
Well I'm least concerned about the things mentioned above, of course except the last one.:-)
I've already mentioned in one of my previous posts.Nothing more to add on how much I treasure or love them.
So what can I say about my birthday? It's my favourite day in the year, beyond any doubt :)
I usually spend the whole beautiful day with my friends and family.
I've always wondered how else could a birthday be better celebrated!!
Apparently there's only one way it could be bettered.

By spending time with the beautiful immaculate children in orphanages. I have always always loved doing it.:) Though I haven't been there on my birthdays:( ,I celebrated a New year's eve with them. An absolutely adorable day. :-)

 Its not the matter of how many friends you have, or at least it doesn't matter to me.
Some TRUE loving hearts are enough for a lifetime!

That way I don't know if I am the best, but I have the BEST OF FRIENDS in my life, praying for me when I forget to do it myself.

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Sunday, February 28, 2010

I me myself

At some point in life, it becomes indispensable that one should bid good bye to the favourite person or for that matter to certain well-liked things. And you do it, as that truly makes some sense.
I get frustrated upon so many things around me recently; Well, I know everybody does. But it stings when the closest person hurts you by all possible ways, more often by demeaning your affection towards him/her.

While some others irritate you by asking silly questions and demanding you to prove yourself. x( I reluctantly end up getting at the end of my tether at such situations. I dont like explaining myself to anybody or perhaps I don’t need to. :| Besides, understanding me is a potentially difficult task.

My question here is does a human really need to face these throbbing in life to get into a form?
I do give a thought about it most of the time. Though, eventually I would end up telling "of course, man!"

In reality, a person attains his/her true self only after going through everything that hurts the most and the deepest. I have never seen myself like this. Never before and never again! I'm now prepared to understand every little thing around me; To have a clear perception of what is happening in the world; Above all, to have a better interpretation of people. To sum it up all, I have learnt to live my life!

"No one can play my role better than me", undeniably. :)

It took twenty full years to attain this vision!

Mind clear as a crystal now.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Just Whiling Away..

Hmmm, It’s been a week. Though again, I didn't do anything worth blogging, yet I wanted to.
On seeing few people, I have always wondered..
Oh god! How could one roam around so aimlessly?
How could one be so idle doing just nothing?
How could.. ?!!!!!
Haha Now I understand. lol :D

Well yeah inspite of being very sluggish,I spent some time really really worthwhile.:) Of course! Yup,I got a chance to watch '3 Idiots'.
Wow!! What a vivid movie!
The film moved me so tactfully. What a brilliant making on 'friendship'!
It so exquisitely pictures the unintentional split up between friends and their coming together after a gap.
Somethings which an engineering book cant teach us. By no means. :P

3 idiots - smart as a whip.

Dedicate it to my close friends:)

Monday, February 15, 2010

Dates back to 2006.

Words were sweeter than the sweetest
Time was faster than the fastest
Life was as beautiful as it could be
You made me laugh; You made me cry;
You flashed like a lightning everyday.
I saw life at its best.
All these carried on & on
Until I opened my eyes & realised - that it was all

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Everything needs a start..! Every new idea needs recognition! Very true, isn't it?

It has been my dream so far. Not any more though. Because, now I'm determined-- not to just stop with dreaming but work hard to attain it. May be, now I Know why I'm here today & where I should move on tomorrow...!
Put it clear, can I say I got a better viewpoint on life? Actually Yes, I can.:)

Yesterday was a very important day, indeed adding meaning to my life. It was a twenty year astounding DREAM COME TRUE :) A day for which I had been so earnestly waiting all through December (2009). So what next? I was all set for (what to say)... an exploration of me!
But, it’s true that unexpected things do happen in our lives; Hurdles appear all of a sudden; everything seems to take up different shape when you expect something else.
Confused about what I'm trying to say?

Well, Music is the zeal in my life; It had always been one of the most meaningful & alluring things around me; as I believe, it recoils an enduring person into an artist.
I had been waiting so patiently for the slightest possibility to prove what I am capable of. But when I took my first step, all that I had to face was only disappointment. To my shock, I caught a very bad cold and fever exactly when I wanted myself to be the most energetic! I was not at all contented with the way I performed even though I tried very hard to get over everything that was troubling me. However, I managed to give a decent rendition though not my best!
Yet, it is not the end, of course. :) It was certainly my 'BIG DAY' despite all the dissatisfaction.
And at that moment, I was left insecure longing for nothing else but a trace of support and encouragement from the people I truly treasure. And I'm grateful to god for having made me live with such few people in life.
One such good heart gave me hope to move on, quoting the following.

"Only a lucky person wins at the first attempt; a talented one wins only by learning at every stage to get beyond the obstacles"

Amazing na :) Yeah, this is what keeps me going!

Good day!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Maa ...

Let my first post start with my poem or writing[Whatever :p] on the 'one' who first taught me how to write.
Yes, It is for my MOM.

This one was written by me way back, when I was in my 12th grade.

My first love..!
You are the one..
The only one..Who first
Cradled me with your warmth..
Caressed me with your tears..
The one..
Who made me-
Genuinely Cry for you..
Leaving me longing & craving
For ur presence.
May be that's why I say..
You are my love -
Living in my every breath!
None can serve me like you..
None can save me like you..
For your loyalty is its speciality;
At times..Yes..I...I thought
You were just throwing words at me
But then I realised,
You are the foreteller of my pains & gains;
You are my saviour--sent by god
To care for me unconditionally;
You pretend to be unknown,
Only to make me 'renown'.
You are in my thought & action
You are in my soul
Starting & ending in me!
Proud to be your heart's poor tenant:
You are so liberal..
No wonder, that
Your courtesy stilled several;
Your true touch,
Your pleasing smile,
Your childlike gaze..
Words fail to express;
You are my goddess
Living with that Special love
Only for me!
Long Live!!

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Getting the Best Remodeling Company

Some people may want to make their homes look elegant and provide a good living environment. The remodeling services are the best way for most people to achieve a good looking home as they will be getting several services to achieve such. There are some people who may need the remodeling services on their kitchen bathroom or even exterior and interior of the entire house. It will thus require an individual to find the best company that can provide the best services to achieve the desires of such people.

An individual can get all the renovations on their homes when they choose the right companies as the companies will have all the services needed to achieve such. For instance, an individual may want some kitchen countertop installation services, of which they will need to find a better company that will provide such services. An individual to want other installation services for the light and other things of which they will want to find a better company that is known to provide such services. It will thus be necessary for an individual to find a better company that can provide quality remodeling services.

It will require an individual to consider a variety of things when they want to find the perfect company. It will require an individual to consider an experienced company that will provide quality remodeling services. For an individual to get quality services they will need the experienced companies since they will have trained experts who are skilled to provide the necessary services. An individual can get the required staff who will provide the necessary services using the list time possible.

An individual will also need to consider the cost of getting the remodeling services for them to have a better budget. An individual can get some estimates from the best companies of which will help in getting the right cost depending on the services needed. It is possible for an individual to make some comparison so that they can get the right company that will provide affordable services.

Choosing a company that can provide some traditional and modern services will be an advantage for an individual as they will provide a variety of services for an elegant home. Some people may want to facelift their homes so that it can have a better market value, of which choosing a company that can provide such services will be beneficial. The best company will provide an individual with a contractor who will take them through all the processes that will ensure they are getting the right services. It is thus important for an individual to visit the websites of remodeling companies so that they can get the right information for quality remodeling services.

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Les Enfants Sauvages - French for Feral children, have been raised on the margins of civilization. Nature has taught them survival and autonomy. Free and independant, they make their own rules.

Les Enfants Sauvages is a production and creation studio based in Montreal. Exploring is an obsession. We travel the world searching for rare and exotic fabrics. This quest is often fascinating adventures which lead us to discover cultures rich in history and meaning. Our inspirations are multi-disciplinary, where Art and Anthropology collide. We fuel on expressive patterns and vibrant colors. Each piece is unique and inspiring.


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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Spammers & Comment Moderation

Argh! I had a bunch of spam comments on the blog from Cialis and Acai berries waiting for me this morning. I've left the blog open so people who aren't signed up for Blogger can leave comments. I've just changed my settings to approve any messages before they are posted. Granted, I receive more comments via e-mail than on this blog, but it still ticks me off that people are leaving their spam graffiti on my page.

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Whole life is a great product to buy and the younger you are when you buy it, the better off you are.  When you buy whole life insurance you lock into the mortality of the age of purchase.   In other words, the younger you are, the lower the mortality of the policy and the lower the premium is you lock into.  The premium of whole life never increases, so it will remain level until age 100.

On top of locking into the mortality of whole life, it is also beneficial to get the policy going early from a cash value perspective.   The earlier you start the more time you have to accumulate a very significant amount of cash value inside of the policy.   The cash value can be used for policy loans to buy things during the course of your life, make investments, etc.    The cash value also can grow into a substantial amount of money and can be used as a source of retirement income.    The money grows inside of the policy on a tax-deferred basis and can be drawn out in retirement on a tax free basis.   The way that you would do this is to take withdrawals from the policy until you reached your cost basis.   The withdrawals wouldn’t be considered taxable as it is return of the money you have contributed.   Once you reach the cost basis, then you start taking money out with preferred policy loans.   Some interest will be charged, but you will avoid paying taxes on the loans.

It is great to have a permanent whole life policy when you reach retirement.  Many folks will be ending their terms and have no insurance.   It will allow you to have insurance into your retirement years and have a very reasonable premium.

March 23rd, 2010
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Is it a good idea to by  whole life insurance for my child?  The answer would be a resounding yes!!!!!!!!!!!!

It will be an incredible asset for your child to have as they enter childhood.   It will also guarantee them insurability, even they become uninsurable during their adult years.

Whatever age the policy is purchased, it locks in that mortality and it never changes.   In other words, the sooner you buy it the more beneficial it is to the policy and the premium will never go up.   The lower the mortality, the lower the cost of insurance.  Also, the earlier it is purchased, the more time the policy has to accumulate cash value.   This cash accumulation can be used to borrow against for the life of the policy.  These loans can be used to buy cars, help fund college, down payment on a house, etc.   On top of that it is a great start for the childs retirement and a nest egg that they will be able to draw upon at some point.   Locking in the insurability is important, so they can guarantee  they have life insurance when they have their own kids.   It may not be enough to cover their whole need as a parent, but it will be a great start that nobody can ever take away from them.

I wish that someone had bought one of these policies for me when I was a child as they are an incredible gift.   It has protection, accumulation, and tax free growth going for it.

February 19th, 2010
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jacksonville-florida-life-insuranceJacksonville, Florida — Most consumers understand that term life insurance is a very basic form of insurance that offers coverage over a certain period of time. These specific periods can be in 10, 15, 20, or 30 year increments, but this can really vary on carrier or product.  You can make premium payments monthly, quarterly or yearly.

Once your policy term period ends, no premium payments are made because you are now out of coverage and no death benefit (American General Life Insurance) will be paid in the event of someone passing. If you wish to maintain your policy coverage after the term period ends than you must either convert that policy into a permanent policy or purchase another term life insurance policy for another a specified period of time. Term life insurance is often viewed as one of the cheapest ways to purchase coverage.

Many consumers are trained to purchase term insurance policies because they are less expensive and invest the rest in the stock market. If you are looking for a safe way to earn interest on your money you may want to look at a whole life policy rather than a term.  Either way you will always get some payout on death benefit, while under a term life insurance policy, the possibility always exists that the policyholder will outlive their policy, and lose all of the money the paid in. A great deal of statistics show that payments that are made under a term life insurance policy are lost, which makes it much easier for life insurance carriers to offer this coverage at a cheaper price.

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Are your family members depending on your income? You can purchase a whole life insurance policy and secure the future of your family members. It is basically a contract between the policyholder and the insurance company. The policyholder purchases the policy and pays the premiums; in turn, the insurance company promises to pay the beneficiary a certain amount of money in the event of the policyholder’s death.

How it differs from term life insurance

A whole life insurance policy covers the policyholder for his/her entire life. There is no expiry date and the death benefits are received by the beneficiary only in the event of death of the policyholder. In case of term life insurance, the beneficiary is eligible to get the death benefits for a specific period. You may or may not renew the term life insurance policy after the term expires.

When to purchase a whole life insurance

Whole life insurance is a good choice when you want to get the coverage for your entire life. In addition to this, you may also opt for this insurance if you want to build up a cash value of your policy.

Benefits offered by whole life insurance

A whole life insurance policy offers a number of benefits that are listed below.

Interest accumulated on this life insurance policy is tax deferred until you withdraw from it.
You can take out a loan from a whole life insurance policy.
The premiums remain fixed throughout the policy term.
You can use the cash value of your policy to pay the premiums.
The beneficiary receives death benefits regardless of when the insured dies.
However, you need to pay a higher premium in order to insure your life through a whole life insurance policy. Therefore, before purchasing this insurance, it is advisable that you assess your financial condition and check whether or not you’ll be able to afford the premiums. If required, take help of an insurance agent to decide what type of life insurance is best suitable for you.

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Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida — Many Florida life insurance companies really look at an applicant’s age upon evaluating an individual’s term life insurance premium.  Checking into the mortality rate of a person is the focus when underwriting a new life insurance policy.  Furthermore, mortality can be affected by many things other than just age.  Math experts called actuaries look at many facets of an individuals health and behavior and apply statistical concepts to attempt to predict the future of an applicants potential.  Aside from age, your individual characteristics will play an important role in the cost of you whole life insurance or term life insurance policy.  Your quote for term life insurance may be higher than for another person of the same age due to the following factors:  Read more today about the following factors that contribute to your life insurance premium rate.

November 11th, 2009
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Jacksonville, Florida — Please make sure you stop and check out what to do if you have lost a whole or term life insurance policy.  If you have misplaced or lost records it can create havoc in the event of a persons death. Many family members may not be aware that any wills or term life or whole life insurance policies even exist after that passing of a loved one, leaving them to sort out the assets and liabilities left behind.  Read more today.

“Unfortunately, there are no public records relating to life insurance transactions.  If a database existed it might be easier to determine if a deceased family member has obtained whole  life insurance, but no such database exists”, said Vince Bagni of Paramount Life Insurance.

When faced with such a dilemma, some basic detective work may have to be employed in order to find missing policy information.  One of the first places to search is the deceased person’s bank.  Find out every bank that the person may have conducted business with, and you will first want to review all of their past bank account records.  Cancelled checks or automatic withdrawals for premium payments to an insurance company may have policy information on them.  Next, check out any safe deposit boxes as many people will keep life insurance policies in them.

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Often times when we talk to clients they will be able to get all of the benefits that they are seeking, but they simply need to move around the money on their model.   For example, they want to optimize their life insurance protection, but don’t have a lot of additional money to spend.  We can often find lost dollars that can be moved towards the protection with no additional out of pocket costs.

One of our clients recently was in need of additional life insurance protection, but didn’t want to change their monthly outlay.  On top of that, they were very concerned about asset protection.   They had been sued in the past and wanted to make sure that they were as protected as they possibly could be.   We recommended that they visit with a good estate planning/asset protection attorney, but also to move part of a non exempt asset into life insurance.  They had over 200,000 in a money market and we suggested that they simply move a small amount of that money each month into a whole life insurance policy.  Not only was it going to purchase them permanent death benefit, but the policy would be overfunded.  Overfunding the policy would create immediate cash value and money that was into an exempt asset from creditors.     Obviously, if they were to be sued that 200k in the money market would be susceptible.  I asked them why they had that much in a money market and they said they wanted to have good liquidity.  Liquidity is a great thing and we explained that they would have that inside the life insurance cash value too.

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Universal life was created for the flexibility that it provides customers.  It is a form of permanent insurance along with whole life, but it provides flexible aspects.  Whole life insurance is pretty straight forward and requires that the same premium always be paid to keep the policy in force.   If the premium is not paid the policy will lapse, unless the dividend is large enough at that point to cover the premium.  This is know as premium offset on whole life.  Universal life allows for a flexible premium to be paid.  There is a range that can be paid to keep the policy in force.

For a client who wants to emphasize and grow the cash value, they should fund the policy near the MEC level.  The MEC level is the maximum you can put in a life insurance policy and  still qualify for favorable tax treatment.    Others may only care about the permanent death benefit.  For clients who just want the death benefit, we suggest they fund it at the very minimal level and this is called guaranteed universal life.   Of course, a lot of clients fund the policy in between the bottom and the top level.  If there is enough money in the cash value, premium payments can be skipped.   This option would obviously not be there on the guaranteed UL as there is little if no cash value.  The amount you pay can vary and you can start by funding it at the highest level and you can always fund it less later.

On top of that a level death benefit or increasing death benefit can be selected.    You can start off with increasing and level it out later if you want.   Universal life is truly a flexible product that can meet many different objectives.

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Through a referral from Peoples Security Bank, John Downer came to the University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for assistance in starting his turf aeration sales and service business. A displaced golf course greens keeper, Mr. Downer was referred for assistance in business planning and in creating financial projections for a business that would provide turf aeration for golf courses and athletic fields in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

The SBDC provided John with business planning information and created a project cost estimate and financial projections. Through the planning process, the SBDC provided and continues to provide education on social media and online marketing to the new business.

In May of 2014, Saturated Solutions 4U, LLC opened its doors for business. The new business received $100,000 in commercial financing from the People’s Security Bank.