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Thanks for giving readers a balanced view of the unpleasant job Governor Perdue is doing to bring our budget...and taxes...into some balance. She has the advantage of being accessible, transparent, and an excellent communicator. She is also an attractive and forthright public official, despite an anti-political surge among the public. Let's hope her dedication to the facts will be maintained. Despite any additional taxes, within reason, we can trust our Governor and agency administrators to make the economies--and support the worthy causes like Education--they have been elected upon and so ably communicate, as Geary's article demonstrates. Bill Robinson 1204 Melton Court Raleigh, NC 27615 Phone 919-326-2455

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Columnar databases are an idea whose time has come - again. First introduced inthe 1970s in (still available) products such as Model 204 and ABABAS, thisapproach has resurfaced recently at Vertica and to some extent at QD Technology. These join resurgentcolumnar database vendors Alterian and SmartFocus, whose original products dateto the 1990s.

As the name implies, columnar databases are organized by column rather thanrow: that is, all instances of a single data element (say, Customer Name) arestored together so they can be accessed as a unit. This makes them particularlyefficient at analytical queries, such as list selections, which often read a fewdata elements but need to see all instances of these elements. In contrast, aconventional relational database stores data by rows, so all information for aparticular record (row) is immediately accessible. This makes sense fortransactional queries, which typically concern one record at a time.

Columnar databases were largely eclipsed by relational systems in the 1980sand 1990s, when huge improvements in hardware price/performance allowedrelational databases to compete effectively despite their analyticalinefficiency. Columnar technology may be re-emerging today because analyticdatabases are now so large that the hardware required to use relational systemsis too expensive even at current prices.

Todays columnar systems combine the columnar structure with techniquesincluding indexing, compression and parallelization. But the fundamentalquestions asked in evaluating these systems are the still the same.

Load time: How long does it take to convert source data into thecolumnar format? This is the most basic question of all. Load times are oftenmeasured in gigabytes per hour, which can be unbearably slow where tens orhundreds of gigabytes of data are involved. The question often lacks a simpleanswer, because load speed can vary with the nature of the data and choices madeby the user. For example, some systems can store multiple versions of the samedata, sorted in different sequences or at different levels of aggregation. Userscan build fewer versions in return for a quicker load, but may later pay a pricein slower query times. Realistic tests based on your own data are the best pathto a clear answer.

Incremental loads: Once a set of data has been loaded, musteverything be reloaded every time there is an update? Many columnar systemsallow an incremental load, taking in only new or changed records and mergingthem with the previous data. But close attention to detail is critical, sinceincremental load functions vary widely. Some incremental loads take as long as afull rebuild; some result in slower performance; some can add records but notchange or delete them. Often incremental loads must be supplemented periodicallywith a full rebuild.

Data compression: Some columnar systems greatly compress the sourcedata so the resulting files take up a fraction of the original disk space. Theremay be trade-offs: uncompressing the data to read it can slow performance. Othersystems use less compression or store several versions of the compressed data,taking up more disk space but gaining other benefits in return. The mostsuitable approach will depend on your circumstances. Bear in mind that thedifference in hardware requirements can be substantial.

Structural limitations: Columnar databases use different techniquesto mimic a relational structure. Some require the same primary key on alltables, meaning the database hierarchy is limited to two levels. The limitsimposed by a particular system may not seem to matter, but remember that yourneeds may change tomorrow. Constraints that seem acceptable now could preventyou from expanding the system in the future.

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Manna from Heaven | Posted: 13 March 2015
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Self-guided walking holidays in Italy

The Azienda Agrituristica Bergi is a truly wonderful working agriturismo situated in a tranquil valley in the foothills of the Madonie Mountains in northern Sicily...

The location is idyllic, the house being surrounded by scented orange, lemon and olive groves, stands of palm trees and rows and rows of ‘prickly pear’ cacti.

When you approach, on the fourth day of your walking holiday in the Mountains of Sicily, you may very well see Pasquale Di Garbo, his wife, ‘Mamma Anna’, and their four beautiful daughters, Daniela, Laura, Floriana and Antonella, tending their vast terrain of organically grown fruit and vegetables.

It is from their estate that many of the ingredients for dinner will come, lovingly prepared into tasty dishes by Antonella. The food is all about authenticity and flavour, using traditional recipes handed down through the generations – with delicious home-made produce taking centre stage.

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Don’t worry if it might be a while before you can get there in person. You can always visit their online deli, Le Delizie di Bergi, and make a selection from their fabulous organic produce for a taste of authentic Sicily at home.

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Alternatively, you can embark on a rewarding journey on foot, walking from the Madonie Mountains in the heart of the island, via the Azienda Agrituristica Bergi, to the north coast.

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During your stay, you can visit the workshop where the honey (black bee, wildflower or eucalyptus) on your breakfast table is prepared, and the winery where your carafe or unlabelled bottle of local wine was produced – all made from the Bergi estate.

In fact, guests are invited on a small private tour of the farm, on which you can harvest the produce that you would like to eat for breakfast or lunch – Antonella will be only too happy to prepare and cook them for you!

The estate makes a rich and aromatic extra virgin olive oil; spicy tomato sauce; orange, mandarin and prickly pear marmalades; strawberry, blackberry and red pepper jam; mustard and hot pepper preserve; ‘Amaro Bergi’, their own bitter-herb digestif; the honey varieties mentioned above; and also “La manna dal cielo” (‘Manna from Heaven’). This remarkable natural foodstuff (a type of Frankincense) is an aromatic resin obtained from the bark of ash trees. It reputedly has great health benefits, purifying and refreshing both body and soul.

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One way to discover the soul of a place is to visit the local market. After all, this is where producers and craftsmen from miles around gather to sell their wares. Here, we bring a sense of the marketplace to The Slow Lane, featuring a number of artisans and purveyors of goods from our holiday destinations and elsewhere – people and enterprises that we admire, and which you might like too. They will tell you their story and, if you like what you see, you can buy from them direct.


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Electric car maker Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) announced yesterday that their Model S sedan received the highest safety score ever given by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The numbers are absolutely astounding in every way as the Model S not only received 5 stars for overall safety, but also 5 stars in every subcategory. Elon Musk and his team of robots have apparently gone to great lengths to ensure safety in every aspect of this vehicle, even borrowing safety methods from space exploration.

Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) achieved this outcome by nesting multiple deep aluminum extrusions in the side rail of the car that absorb the impact energy (a similar approach was used by the Apollo Lunar Lander) and transfer load to the rest of the vehicle.

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Also of interest from the testing process is the difficulty the NHTSA had in getting the car to rollover and its roof strength. Due to the placement of the heavy batteries giving the car a very low center of gravity, the testing team had to develop and implement new methods to make the care rollover. In testing the crush strength of the roof, the testing equipment literally broke before the roof of the Model S did. According to the results, the roof of the Model S can withstand four additional Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA)’s stacked on top.

Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) also takes a moment to address any criticisms before they arrive:

It is possible to game the regulatory testing score to some degree by strengthening a car at the exact locations used by the regulatory testing machines. After verifying through internal testing that the Model S would achieve a NHTSA 5-star rating, Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) then analyzed the Model S to determine the weakest points in the car and retested at those locations until the car achieved 5 stars no matter how the test equipment was configured.

The chart below shows the statistical Relative Risk Score (RSS) of Model S compared with all other vehicles tested against the exceptionally difficult NHTSA 2011 standards.

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Shares of Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) have been on an absolute tear this year as the automaker has swung to profitability faster than most expected and paid off a huge government loan years ahead of schedule.

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  • Your consultant will be able to assist with organising the best level of travel insurance for you.
  • We recommend that you take out insurance at the time of booking to protect your trip payment in the event of cancellation.

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  • Some of our tours require a good level of fitness for participation and specific training.
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  • Check the ‘Spending money’ section of Trip Notes for an approximate budget of what you’ll need while on your trip.
  • Check what currencies are required for the countries you’re visiting.
  • Advise your bank of your travel plans.
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Joining your trip

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We have seen quite a few cases in our offices where brokers are pushing UITs on their customers. Brokers can make UITs sound very enticing. They are pre-selected baskets of stocks or bonds, which are fixed for a predetermined time, typically packaged with an interesting strategy, and designed to meet a specific goal.

In our opinion, for most individual investors, UITs are often a poor substitute for ordinary mutual funds. One of the potential problems and risks involved with purchasing UITs is that the portfolios are not actively traded, and they follow a buy-and-hold strategy. The portfolio remains fixed until the termination of the trust, usually ranging from 13 months to as much as 30 years depending on the underlying holdings.

Because UITs are unmanaged investments, they can’t take action or make investment decisions in response to or in anticipation of market declines or other events that are likely to effect the portfolios, even if such actions or decisions may be warranted.

This is especially problematic when the units are invested in volatile and risky sectors, or prudence calls for a timely rebalancing. In addition, UITs can be very expensive, both when they are first purchased and again when they dissolve. In many cases, brokers are pushing so-called “short term strategy trusts” that typically dissolve after one or two years.

Clients are often urged to reinvest automatically, rolling their units over into another, similar, newly created UIT once the old one dissolves. With each trust purchase and dissolution, investors are hit with initial sales charges, deferred sales charges, and other fees. In a taxable brokerage account, you may owe capital gains taxes each time a UIT matures. These layers of fees can add up, and bite up the returns on your investments to the tune of up to four percent or higher. This means you would need to achieve an annual return of four percent just to break even.

Unit investment trusts are not inherently bad. However, based on our experience representing individual investors who have lost substantial amounts of money with UITs and have been charged very high fees and commissions, our biggest concern is that they are complicated. Many investors who are sold UITs by their brokers do not have a handle on their risks and costs.

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Surfing New Zealand has released its new strategic plan that is set to guide the national sporting organisation through until the end of 2017.

The three year plan highlights key focus areas of sport business, sport development and high performance sport with clear priorities and strategic outcomes that are aligned with the organisation’s core values.

The plan details the broadening of services provided to the surfing community.  Increasing emphasis is put on initiatives such as the award winning learn to surf programme delivered to young Kiwis around New Zealand.  Also education courses that provide coaches, sports officials and volunteers with the appropriate skills to develop all surfers from beginner to advanced.  These initiatives are added to the delivery of world class events and the promotion of our top athletes.

The plan has been released on the back of a bright start to summer with a fantastic National Championships held at Piha Beach, Auckland.  That event was followed by the start of the New Zealand Grommet Series which has seen unprecedented participation numbers and the first ever Ultimate Waterman, featuring the world’s best waterman is only one month away.

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Billy Stairmand on his way to winning the 53rd annual National Championships at Piha in January. Image courtesy of PhotoCPL

New Zealand’s elite surfers have been performing well overseas with Paige Hareb finishing runner up at her first event of the year while Richard Christie is about to embark on his first year on the World Surf League Tour competing against the top 32 surfers in the world.

Surfing New Zealand President Chris Fougere says his team is looking forward to working through this plan and achieving the highly measurable goals that it contains.

“The plan is about building a collaborative system where surfing stakeholders nationwide work together to deliver the strategic initiatives.  The entire surfing community has a part to play in achieving our goals and by working together we are positive that we can build a better future for the surfing community and our athletes,” Fougere added.

The plan is well balanced focussing not only on our elite athletes as the face of the sport but also a strong events programme from youth events through to international competitions.

As the sport of surfing and Surfing New Zealand continues to grow, an important element to the new plan is the focus on education, learn to surf programmes and innovative initiatives that promote surfing as a healthy fun filled activity that spans generations.  The initiatives all fit the strategic plan vision – Enriching Kiwi lives through the positive development and enjoyment of surfing.

The plan has five core values – enjoyment, respect, passion, innovation and commitment.  Not only do these values underpin a strong sporting organisation but they also relate to surfing as a sport and what it encapsulates.  Enjoyment of the ocean, respect for the ocean, the passion surfers have for the sport, the innovation that is required to succeed and the commitment to paddle into waves and challenge yourself.

“We believe that we have a great team behind Surfing New Zealand and we are confident that we can benefit from a number of strong foundations that are already in place” added Fougere.

Just this week, Surfing New Zealand board member and International Surfing Association Vice President Barbara Kendall was honoured with the Leadership Award at the Halberg Awards.  She was also inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame for her achievements in boardsailing.  Notably the disabilities surfing programme run by Halberg Trust in conjunction with Surfing New Zealand was a feature of the Halberg Awards and showcased some of the amazing work the surfing community have been achieving.

Barbara Kendall is one of seven current Surfing New Zealand board members and contributed significantly to the development of the plan.

“Having Barbara Kendall on our board has been extremely positive for the sport,” said Surfing New Zealand CEO Greg Townsend.

“Barbara not only has excellent sport governance and leadership skills but she has also been a top level athlete and understands what is required to be a successful” Townsend added.

The strategic plan was developed via an extensive consultation process.  The surfing community was surveyed to identify key expectations and strategic themes.  The broad direction of the plan was then distributed to boardrider clubs for feedback and posted online for robust discussion.  Strategic initiatives and measures were then added to each goal before the plan was reviewed by independent professionals before being finalised for publishing.

The new plan can be downloaded from the Surfing New Zealand website.

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For further information on the new strategic plan please contact Surfing New Zealand’s Ben Kennings on 021 2278732 or email

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Apple TV 4K is a must have for every living room

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Apple TV 4K HDRApple has announced the next generation of Apple TV – The Apple TV 4K. Apple aims to bring a complete cinematic experience into your home. Colours are given more clarity and brightness, images gain a crispness not seen on other Apple TV models, and the device looks like it’s worth the upgrade.

Apple TV 4K and the A10 Fusion Chip

The Apple TV 4K is run by the A10X Fusion Chip that’s found on the iPad Pro, and this chip enables the gadget to produce 4K video. There is support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 for use with any HDR TV. The device is designed to push the best image quality possible to the TV, meaning those who have an older HDTV or the newest 4K Dolby Vision OLED will get great quality movies and TV shows.

The TV’s 4K settings are detected and the Apple TV 4K optimises the settings for the user for ease of use. There is a 4K video scaler that improves HD content for 4K screens.

Siri and TV app

Siri and the Apple TV app have been updated to support more services in seven more countries. Siri helps users to find movies and TV shows in 4K with the ease of their voice – Just say “Show me movies in 4K” and the options pop up. Users will be able to get live updates or watch sport by saying “Watch the game” or “What’s the score?”. Notifications for your favourite team will pop up at your request, so you don’t miss what’s happening in the game.

The TV app will work on Apple TV and iOS with support for over 60 services. The countries that will have access to the TV app include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden and the UK. This will be available by the end of the year.

The app can share videos and photos from your Apple devices via iCloud on to the big screen of your TV. The gadget will have support for AirPlay 2 to allow you to send movies, television shows, home videos and photos outside of iCloud. There will be the ability to control multiple AirPlay 2 compatible speakers as well. Apple TV is designed to be the hub of your smart home and works well with Apple’s HomeKit.

Apple TV 4K is priced at $179US for the 32GB model and $199US for 64GB. Preorders for the device start on Friday 15th September, and it will be released on the 22nd September.

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Bahrain: ITUC Denounces the Ongoing Failure to Reinstate Workers

In November 2011, the Governing Body of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) agreed to a proposal to establish a tripartite committee to review the mass dismissal of Bahraini workers referred to in the complaint concerning the Non-Observance by Bahrain of the Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention, 1958.

. In a letter to the chair of that commission, the ITUC acknowledged progress in the public sector but expressed its serious concerns regarding the failure of employers, largely in state-owned companies, to reinstate many wrongfully dismissed workers or to rehire the workers only under completely unacceptable conditions. The very few trade union leaders reinstated had to agree not to carry out any further union activity.

“It is time for the committee to redouble its efforts and take all necessary measures in order to secure reinstatement of all illegally dismissed workers by the March 2012 Governing Body meeting,” said Sharan Burrow, ITUC General Secretary. “It is also unacceptable that many of the workers who have been reinstated were brought back to inferior posts or have been forced in many cases to agree to unacceptable conditions,” she added.

In addition, the ITUC points out that many trade unionists continue to face criminal prosecution for participating in strikes and demonstrations last year.

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Beyond Security Launches Smallest Appliance in Vulnerability Assessment and Pen Testing

Beyond Security Asia today announced the release and availability of Beyond Securitya small portable appliance, 7″x7″x2″, known as the Automated Vulnerability Detection System (AVDS) used for vulnerability assessment and penetration testing.

Penetration testing or Pen testing for short, is a direct assessment of the security of a computer system or network. Its goal is to find evidence of insecurity, typically taking the form of exploitable vulnerabilities. Pen testing is a ‘Black hat’ activity for the good purpose of finding security defects prior to deployment and post deployment of computer systems and networks. Vulnerability assessment goals are to evaluate an organisation true security posture and to identify as many vulnerabilities as possible with prioritizations and recommended remediation actions on each.

AVDS is used by Pen-testers, IT administrators, Managed Security Service providers, Governance and IT Audit Committee personnel from organizations such as banks, universities, government, government agencies, small, medium and large enterprises for pen-testing and/or vulnerability assessment.

AVDS simulates attacks from a hacker on an organization’s computer networks and is highly rated as an accurate vulnerability assessment and management (VA/VM) tool with false positive rate of <0.01%. This is possible due to Beyond Security’s years of research into known and unknown vulnerabilities and its approach to adopt not just Banner Analysis but also non-intrusive detection mechanisms such as Behavioral Analysis and Weakened Exploit.

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More spacious than a traditional travel trailer and less expensive than building on-site, the Jay Flight Bungalow park trailer is ideal for a long-term stay at your favorite spot. The Bungalow offers a variety of floorplans sleeping up to 10 people.

Weight Definitions

The weights of certain options and/or option packages are not included in the UVW listed in the specification charts. The addition of options will decrease the CCC.

Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW): Sometimes referred to as "Dry Weight." UVW means the typical weight of this trailer as built at the factory. The UVW, as used in product literature and other promotional materials, does not include cargo, fresh water, LP gas, options or dealer-installed accessories.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): GVWR means the maximum permissible weight of the trailer, including the UVW plus passengers, personal items, all cargo, fluids, options and dealer-installed accessories. The GVWR is equal to or greater than the sum of the UVW and the CCC.

Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): CCC means the maximum weight of all passengers, personal items, food fresh water, LP gas, tools, other cargo and dealer-installed accessories that can be carried by the trailer. CCC is equal to or less than the GVWR minus the UVW.

It is important for your safety and enjoyment that your tow vehicle be adequately sized and equipped to tow and handle the GVWR of the RV you select. Review weights and ratings of your tow vehicle and consult a competent advisor for questions or advice. Whether you are new to RVing or a veteran, get a feel for the performance of your tow vehicle and the RV together before heading out on the roadways. When you tow an RV, you must drive differently than you do when driving a single vehicle. Practice hooking up, driving, backing up and braking in a safe environment or seek out professional instruction.

See specification chart above, Jayco affixes a weight label to each new RV which lists weight information for that vehicle.

Standards & Options

Standard Interior Equipment

  • Bar stools (2)
  • Bedroom and living room ceiling paddle fans (110V)
  • Carpeting with padding
  • Crank-up digital TV antenna with signal booster
  • Decorative nickel lighting over sofa and dinette
  • Fabric-covered box valances with lambrequin legs
  • Free-standing table with (4) chairs
  • Rocker recliners (select models)
  • Hardwood message center (select models)
  • Overhead cabinetry in slideout room above sofa, with etched glass
  • Plank wood floor-look linoleum
  • Pleated night shades
  • Hide-a-bed (air mattress)
  • Raised-panel cabinet doors throughout
  • Residential furniture, designed and made by Jayco®
  • Roof-mounted antenna for radio
  • Cable and satellite TV prepped
  • Vertical blinds at patio door
  • Wall lights in slideout
  • Wallpaper border
  • Northridge Maple cabinetry
  • Ball bearing drawer guides 50-lb. capacity with full-drawer extension
  • Residential-style trim and molding

Standard Bathroom Equipment

  • ABS garden tub
  • Bar and towel ring
  • Thetford porcelain stool with foot pedal
  • Glass shower door (select models)
  • Large sink in bathroom
  • Medicine cabinet w/mirror
  • Residential 6-panel passage door
  • Toilet paper holder
  • Washer/dryer prep for stackable unit
  • Vinyl flooring

Standard Bedroom Equipment

  • Stereo speakers (2)
  • 312-coil innerspring pillowtop mattress (60" x 80")
  • Bedroom roof vent
  • Carpeting with padding (select models)
  • Sliding, pocket-style door (select models)
  • Under-bed storage, bed lifts easily on gas struts (select models)
  • Shirt wardrobe in bedroom

Standard Exterior Equipment

  • Exterior speakers, high-output marine-grade (2)
  • 16” radial tires
  • Carefree® patio awning
  • 60” patio door (primary)
  • Baggage doors are lockable and radius-cornered with heavy-duty grab handle
  • Big Easy™ entrance step with 10” deep treads (select models)
  • Bumper with drain hose carrier and end caps
  • Durable fender skirts
  • Painted bottom radius skirting
  • Amber patio light with inside switch
  • Radius-cornered fiberglass entrance door with screen door
  • Rain guttering, molded with drip spouts
  • Scare light (door side only)
  • Tinted, black, radius-cornered awning-style windows
  • White plastic grab handle

Standard Construction Features

  • .024" aluminum exterior skin
  • 1/2” plywood dinette, bed and bunk platforms
  • 102” wide
  • 2” x 3” longitudinal floor joists on 16”-18” centers
  • 5/8" tongue-and-groove plywood main floor decking
  • 96” living room ceiling height
  • Atrium front profile with fiberglass cap
  • I-Class® cambered structural steel I-beam frame
  • Detachable hitch
  • Electric-powered slideout (all slideout models)
  • Fully-decked roof with 3/8" plywood
  • Poly Flex™ one-piece underbelly covering
  • R-7 fiberglass insulation in sidewall, roof and floor
  • Roof rafters, constructed of residential style tapered 4-1/2" trusses
  • One-piece, seamless, rubber roof material
  • Wall studs on 16" centers

Standard Heat, Power & Water Equipment

  • 10-gal. gas/electric auto-ignition water heater
  • 120V G.F.C.I. protected exterior receptacle
  • 12V demand water pump
  • 12V electrical system with deluxe 120V 80-amp power converter
  • 2nd A/C prep
  • 40,000-BTU furnace
  • 50-amp detachable power cord with second A/C prep
  • A/C Chillgrille™
  • ABS holding tanks
  • Auto-ignition furnace with wall thermostat
  • Fireplace with decorative trim
  • Hook-up for city water
  • In-floor ducted heat
  • Systems monitor panel
  • Water system winterization kit
  • Outside shower

Standard Kitchen Equipment

  • 18 cu. ft. residential-style 110V refrigerator with ice maker
  • 20” free-standing 4-burner gas range with oven
  • 60/40 deep-dish acrylic residential-style sink
  • Extra large picture window at dinette
  • Microwave with built-in hood over the range
  • Mixing high-rise faucet
  • Sponge holder under sink
  • Wastebasket

Standard Safety Equipment

  • Breakaway switch
  • Propane/carbon monoxide alarm
  • Deadbolt lock on entrance door
  • Dual hitch safety chains
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Egress window
  • Smoke alarm
  • Tinted safety glass windows

Customer Value Package

  • Quilted bedspread
  • 15,000-BTU A/C with wall thermostat with louvered-directional ceiling vents
  • ABS garden tub surround
  • Bathroom power vent
  • Double 30-lb. propane gas bottles w/regulator
  • Multi-Media Premium Sound System™ AM/FM/CD stereo with MP3 input jack
  • 30” microwave oven with carousel
  • Sink cover/cutting board (2)
  • Tub/shower skylight
  • Water heater bypass system

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New Vauxhall Corsa 5-Door

The new Vauxhall Corsa 5 door is every car you’ll ever need. Fun to drive, practical and stylish, it also offers excellent value for money and fantastic fuel efficiency. With design that integrates ergonomic functionality with expressive, contemporary styling, there’s bound to be a new Vauxhall Corsa 5 door to suit you.

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The new Vauxhall Corsa 5 Door offers great practicality without compromising on its easily recognisable and stylish good looks. It stands out from the competition and stands up to it too. With sculpted, flush contours that draw the eye to the modern svelte lines, the muscular and powerful rear proportions are a pleasant surprise for a car in this class. The sporty grill and sloping bonnet hint at its agile capability and driver orientated presence, with precision headlights that echo the engineering and build quality.

Inside you’ll find exclusively designed and crafted interiors made up of high quality, invitingly tactile materials and chrome trim accents that are nothing less than eye-catching. The deeply contoured, supportive seats welcome you to the interior and are the perfect place from which to take to the open road. With classic chrono-style instruments and softly illuminated, perfectly placed displays and switches, controls are intuitive and always within easy reach.

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The new Vauxhall Corsa 5 Door incorporates super-mini handling with hatchback style, practicality and optional features you’d expect on a much larger car, including:

  • Advanced camera system
  • Advanced park assist
  • Ambient LED lighting
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Bi-Xenon headlights
  • Bluetooth® connectivity
  • Electronic climate control
  • ESP® Plus
  • Heated door mirrors, seats, steering wheel and windscreen
  • Hill start assist
  • IntelliLink infotainment system
  • OnStar
  • Panaromic sunroof
  • Side blind spot detection

Technology and features vary according to model and trim level, but with even entry level specifications being anything but standard, the new Vauxhall Corsa 5 Door comes equipped with everything you need for an amazing driving experience.

Choice comes as standard with the new Vauxhall Corsa 5 Door. Turbocharged, three cylinder 1.0 engines deliver high power, low thirst solutions for city driving whilst redefining small car performance and smoothness. There are also three ecoFLEX engines available. A 1.0i Turbo offering 90PS, a 1.0i Turbo offering 115PS and a 1.3CDTi with 95PS and even further enhanced economy.

The new engines come with new six speed transmissions, adding fun and smooth driving to the Corsa cocktail in equal measure. An Easytronic® automated gearbox will soon be joining the line up too, promising the comfort of an automatic with the fuel efficiency of a manual.

Eco-drive and start-stop systems can be found on all our manual 5 door models, saving you fuel by indicating the optimum time to shift up and shutting down when at a standstill.

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With six airbags, ISOFIX child seat restraints, hill start assist and tyre pressure monitoring systems fitted to the new Vauxhall Corsa 5 Door as standard, it’s one of the safest cars in its class. Vauxhall OnStar is also available across the range, giving you access to round the clock emergency assistance whenever and wherever required. Another innovation optionally available is the front camera system, which scans the road ahead whilst monitoring your driving patterns in order to alert you to potential hazards. From traffic sign recognition to lane departure warnings, the front camera system offers intelligent assistance to your everyday driving.

The powerful Bi-Xenon headlights are another safety feature in themselves, automatically adjusting to oncoming traffic and light conditions. Cornering lights light your path both front and back as they turn in the direction you are manoeuvring too.

With big car safety features combined with effortless driving comfort assists, you’ll never want to get out of the driving seat of the new Vauxhall Corsa 5 Door.

Please note: Selected features are optional, available for an additional cost, and/or available on selected models only. Please contact us direct for more details.

Official Government Test Environmental Data. Fuel consumption figures mpg (litres/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km). Corsa Range: Urban MPG: 28.5 (9.9) - 72.4 (3.9) , Extra-Urban MPG: 45.6 (6.2) - 91.1 (3.1), Combined MPG: – 37.7 (7.5) - 83.1 (3.4). CO2 Emissions: 174 – 90g/km. #Official EU-regulated test data are provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors.

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Oklahoma Series: Favorite Eats in Oklahoma City

i’ve partnered with VisitNorman VisitOKC to bring you this post. All opinions remain my own.

After having a great time in Norman, thanks to Visit Norman, we headed to Oklahoma City and our itinerary was PACKED. VisitOKC made sure to give the full OKC experience and we couldn't wait to get started! We had some many experiences in Oklahoma City so I'm breaking it up into two parts: Best Eats and Best Places to Visit.

Oklahoma City is only about 25 minutes from Norman so we arrived at our hotel fairly quickly and was able to relax a bit before we got to meet the lovely ladies from VisitOKC.

Y'all, let me just tell you how I just knew Barrios Fine Mexican Dishes was going to be delicious. Every time we would tell someone from OKC that we was going to eat at Barrios for dinner Friday night, their face would go into this state of bliss and then they would say "You are going to LOVE it, get the fajitas and avocado drink" "Oh, and make a reservation.". Every.Single.Time. Haha!

When we arrived, we all commented on how cute the place was. Like its adorable! and packed. I see why everyone said we needed a reservation. haha Also, you know we all ordered the fajitas. The chicken fajitas were sooooo good but the Shrimp? Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and all 3 wisemen was the shrimp fajitas delicious. #NomNomNom They also make one hell of a guacamole! (get the mango one)

One of my favorite dishes was the QUESO FUNDIDO WITH MUSHROOMS, POBLANOS & HANDMADE FLOUR TORTILLAS ! Not your traditional texan queso by any means. The cheese melts kinda like a mozzarella, you know...melted but not runny; so you kinda had to cut it with the side of your fork and spoon it onto one of those homemade flour tortillas. I'm almost positive that a cheese god was back there sprinkling their magic on that one.

They also have a variety of specialty drinks too that were totally IG-worthy! Like this prickly -catus drink with gummy worms a few girls ordered. If it wasn't so much coconut in it, I might have enjoyed it but coconut just be doing the most with my taste buds. #NoThanks Everyone who ordered said it was great though!

Ginger ordered a fun drink that required a full mini show! It was cool to watch how they added the smoked drink to your glass and let you smell it. It was a little strong for both of us when we tried it but if you are a bourbon/whiskey fan, this will be your jam!

Overall, I left full and extremely happy! I can understand why all of OKC is obsessed with this place. It was my favorite restaurant we had the privilege of eating at in OKC. Oh, don't mind me in this photo, we cute but I'm totally sure I was Hangry when we took it. Haha

Waffle Champion

When I heard we was going to Waffle Champion I had to run to google to check it because I'm down with any place that loves waffles....and because I'm nosy but thats besides the point. Locals say to avoid the line that tends to form on the weekends, arrive before 830am.

As usual, we all order different things to share but not a lot of options for breakfast; plenty for lunch/dinner. It was so early to try a savory waffle but I didn't want a super sweet one either. Luckily, I found a nice compromise with the special that week, Waffles and Gravy. Its a waffle smothered in sausage gravy, topped with a fried egg, pickled red peppers and drizzled with maple honey. It was Oh So YUMMY! Another favorite was the Blueberry Sunrise. Traditional waffle covered in a blueberry-thyme compote and a lemon-goat cheese spread oat crumble.

Hall's Pizza Kitchen

Hall's Pizza Kitchen was a fairly new/old establishment when we arrived in OKC to go eat there. They had been a popular food truck for years before finally opening a brick and mortar place. The place is so nicely decorated with several floors for dining. We got to eat on the rooftop deck with a great view of OKC. We had such a busy morning, I couldn't wait to sit, relax and get some food. The staff were so nice and welcoming, even with our many questions about the menu and our lust for some water ASAP. Oklahoma heat is right up there with Texas heat....ridiculous.

Everyone told us that the most popular item was the Quinn’s Burrata. Picture this, fresh mozzarella with prosciutto that you can place on a toasted flatbread, with a honey truffle and olive oil drizzle.

Tip: Once you finish, save the plate with the oil to dip your pizza crust in. Jesus is back there hand making that truffle oil mixture. #ThisIsNotUpForDebate

I also tried the tomato, mozzarella salad with a balsamic vinegar reduction on top and pickled red onions which was such a nice start to my meal.

The cool thing about Hall's is they give you the option to order a full pizza or half/half. We ordered a full "Saturday Night" and Split the "Sunday Lunch" and the "Okie". I enjoyed the "Sunday Lunch" the best! It is a pizza with smoked brisket, roasted potatoes, charred onions, jalapeños, a garlic cream reduction, mozzarella with parmesan reggiano! Yum!!!

The Drake

The Drake is a local favorite that specializes in seafood. Just because we are women and this is what we do, we got all dressed up to eat here. The place was super charming inside and out! Totally reminded me of some place that was from Miami.

I have to dive you right into the food this night because it was sooooooo much! Lets start with my favorite of the entire night.....the Hushpuppies. Yes. I went to a place that specializes in seafood and walked out with a favorite in the hushpuppies. Y'all...the were served with ham, hot sauce and a whipped butter. So you get this sweetness from the hushpuppy, salt from the ham, spicy from the hot sauce and a nice creamy finish from the butter...all in ONE BITE. When the chef told us the recipe came from his grandmother, i knew thats why they were so good. Grandmas make everything taste better.

A few of the Brit and Mai tried the fresh oyster sampler. You have to option of ordering like one to like 236. Ok, thats excess but they give you a nice way to order exactly what you want. They tried two from like 5 different regions. Of course, the Texas oysters were HUGE. While Ginger helped herself to some clam chowder and it fed her soul. haha

For dinner, we got a nice assortment of things and it was night to have a lighter but equally filling dinner that night. Mai thought the paella would be a great idea and it was delicious. Stephanie and Jessica ordered the scallops because they were so highly recommended. Boy...they were huge! Stephanie's were so big we had to split one. Haha!

We also shared a salt baked branzino which was interesting dish with a fun presentation! Basically, it is baked in a shell of egg white and salt. It was so fun to try something new. The waitress cracks this bad boy open table side for you.

Cheever's Cafe

Now, before dive into this, I must confess I've known about this place because of my reality obsession....a fun reality show was shot here. So, when I found out this was on the list, I was extra happy. The place is so cute! We had a somewhat crazy morning with a paddle boarding experience so this place was such a relief.

First up was the queso fundido and salads. The queso reminded me more of a layered dip more then queso. I don't know if its the Texan in me or what, but when you say queso, bring the actual queso. lol The other ladies did such a good job ordering their salads (not me, you will see in a minute) and the portions were huge!

As for me and Stephanie, we took the sweeter route that morning and went for the cinnamon roll and the French Toast Bread Pudding. Whyyy was that cinnamon roll was so big? (*insert that emoji with the mouth open*) but it was delicious. Stephanie is awesome to share with us.

My french toast bread pudding had maple crème anglaise, macerated berries and served with skillet potatoes, crispy bacon. I can't say a whole lot more then OH MY GOSH and ill let the photos do the talking. Just know it was my favorite sweet bite of my entire trip. #HandsDown.

If I made you hungry with this post, Sorry not Sorry. Haha If I didn't text you back all that weekend its because I was stuffing my face half the time. So hopefully I gave you guys a good insight on the OKC food scene and you plan a trip here soon!

Next up on the blog, All the activities we did while in OKC!


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Wondering how other parents cope with the joys and challenges of motherhood? We talked to three moms trying to balance work and home life, all while staying personally fulfilled. Read on for their insights and advice.

created at: 2010-04-23Karyn Cohen Leviton is the director of strategy implementation at Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Before joining CJP as a professional last year, she was an active volunteer. She’s married with a 7-year-old stepdaughter, Isadora, and a 5-month-old son, Sam, and lives in Lexington.

As a mom of two kids with a full-time job, what makes your commitments and sacrifices worth it?

I waited a long time to have a family and am so appreciative of it every day. I’m passionate about my husband, stepdaughter and son and want to create the warm, fun, supportive family dynamic I had growing up. I’m also passionate about what I do and the potential impact of my work. The intellectual stimulation and the personal connections I get at work are so important to me. I feel that working enables me to bring something to the family—in addition to money—that is valuable. I can help my children understand how to make contributions to the community both professionally and personally. Balancing multiple priorities is difficult, but worth it.

How do you manage your family and career so you feel fulfilled?

Is that possible? I always feel as if I’m not doing something well. There are trade-offs. Monday mornings are the most difficult. During the weekend, I feel like I get reacquainted with the kids. Then Monday comes and I have to shift into work mode. The most important thing I need to do better is learn how to say no. I haven’t been great at it. As someone who spent so much of her time working and volunteering, I haven’t fully made the transition to my new reality. Every morning or night meeting is time away from family. There is no way that I could manage work and family without an incredibly supportive husband. Michael works crazy hours, but shares child and home responsibilities. He’s there in the morning and I’m there at night. He takes full responsibility for dealing with all aspects of the kids’ lives: changing diapers, making snacks for school, feeding in the middle of the night and attending school performances. Sounds trite, but I really feel like I have a true partner.

What’s your biggest piece of advice for other working moms?

I’m still new at this. My guess is that most working moms could share a thing or two with me!

What would be the most meaningful Mother’s Day gift you could receive?

Having a quiet day with the entire family would be ideal. No errands, no commitments. Just the four of us together. And my husband’s help unpacking boxes from our move!
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Beth Backer is the mom of four kids: Miles, 7; Sophie, 6; Jonah, 5; and Laney, 2. She and her husband, Dan, live in Weston. Beth is the co-chair of CJP’s Young Families and Interfaith Planning Committee, a member of the Women’s Philanthropy executive board and a member of the Jewish Family & Children’s Service board.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job as a stay-at-home mom? The most challenging?

The most rewarding aspect is that I am able to engage in the majority of my children’s activities with them, such as volunteering at their schools, watching them participate in after-school activities and achieve daily milestones. The most challenging part of my job is dividing my time and attention equally amongst our four kids, my husband and finding time for myself.

How do you manage your kids, relationship, volunteering and hobbies so you feel fulfilled in all areas?

This is definitely a challenge I face every day. I try to make a weekly schedule and stick to it so I know what’s ahead and can better balance my priorities: CJP meetings, pediatrician appointments, workout sessions and time at home with my kids.

What’s your biggest piece of advice for other stay-at-home moms?

Don’t sweat the small stuff, pick your battles and enjoy every day because they grow up so quickly. I know you hear these “sayings” all the time, but they are very true. I find I have my best days when I realize my only goal is to have quality time with my kids. If I am able to cross off one or two things from my to-do list, then I consider those extras and it makes for an even better day!

What would be the most meaningful Mother’s Day gift you could receive?

Breakfast in bed with some homemade cards, and not having to go to the grocery store!

created at: 2010-04-23Laura Shulman Brochstein lives in Salem with her wife, Rebecca, her 21-month-old daughter, Noa, and her 7-week-old son, Eitan. She’s the director of the Women’s Division and Leadership Development at the Jewish Federation of the North Shore, and has worked in Jewish communal organizations for the past nine years.

What’s been the most challenging part of transitioning from maternity leave to full-time work outside the home?

I have not yet finished my maternity leave with Eitan, but I did have a six-week leave when Noa was born (Rebecca is her biological mom, and she took 12 weeks’ leave). I distinctly remember having a much lower tolerance for the daily annoyances at work. I wanted to do my job and get home to the baby as soon as possible. I loved my work and still felt very connected to it, but was torn—I wanted those precious moments to see Noa grow. I think this transition could be even more difficult because of my physical connection with Eitan. I wasn’t the mom nursing Noa, and I wasn’t used to the immense amount of time together that nursing gives a mom and baby. Since I am nursing Eitan, I imagine that sudden shift to hours without him will be very challenging at first.

How do you strike a balance between your relationship, kids and work?

I try to be very present with whomever I’m with at the moment. If I’m with the family, then I try not to let my mind linger on work topics. Obviously this doesn’t happen all the time. I try to be focused at work and get what I need to get done as efficiently as possible. I remember the days before kids when I could stay at the office until whatever hour I liked, take whatever train fit my schedule and stay in the city for dinner with coworkers. I definitely miss this flexibility. I don’t think we have struck a balance in our relationship yet. We try to make date nights, but at this point we’re so tired. Honestly, the vast majority of our energy goes into the kids and work. But we have not forgotten our relationship; we just need to find more time for it right now.

What advice can you give to other working parents of young children?

Don’t dwell on what you’re missing out on by both working and raising kids, but focus on how full your life is instead. It can be overwhelming and feel like you’re getting less of the “work” and less of the “family,” but having both is an amazing, if not chaotic, experience.

What would be the most meaningful Mother’s Day gift you could receive?

That same-sex couples and families are, finally, granted the same rights, responsibilities and privileges that are enjoyed by heterosexual couples on state and federal levels. That all families are respected, whether they are single-parent, intergenerational, divorced, same-sex, interracial, interfaith or any other option.

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Cuzco Children is a photographic work by Irving Penn (1917 - 2009). US born Penn was one of the foremost photographers of the 20th century. Cuzco Children

Cuzco Children refers to a photograph taken in 1948 of a brother and sister from the city of Cuzco, in south-east Peru.

The area is perhaps best known as being the capital of the Inca Empire. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1983.

The photograph depicts the siblings leaning confidently against a table and is one of a number of photographs shot by Penn of the brother and sister during the session.

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Penn produced, signed and numbered photographs in editions of 60 or less, which ensures that such pieces are relatively valuable, with some Cuzco Children prints having surpassed $500,000 at auction.

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A platinum-palladium print of Cuzco Children , produced in 1971, signed and numbered 16/60 by the artist, sold for $529,000 at a Christie’s auction in New York in April 2008.

A gelatin, signed and numbered silver print, produced in 2002, sold for $60,000 at Phillips de Pury in April 2010.

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Enjoy wall-banging satisfaction every time with this incredible vibrating suction dong. With its powerful suction cup base holding the dong securely in place, you'll get thrilling stimulation right where you want it. Stick it to the floor, wall, hot tub, bedpost, toilet lid, desk, counter top, car hood, or almost any flat surface. It grips tight and stays put during every passionate thrust. Two AA batteries, not included, supply the powerful vibrations. This Wall Banger Vibe is 7.75 inches long above the suction cup, 9 inches all together, and 1.75 inches in diameter near the top of the shaft and 2.5 inches in diameter at the bulbous base of the shaft. It is cock-shaped with a veined texture, and a 1" x 2.5" patch of raised stimulators near the base. The soft jelly material feels lifelike, and bends to conform to your contours. It is waterproof, wireless, easy to clean up, and deliciously chocolate-looking.

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Credit cards. Use plastic whenever possible; you will get a better exchange rate than at an ATM or exchange bureau. Recently, for example, the exchange rate through Visa was 0.903 euros for one dollar, compared with 0.798 from Travelex, one of the largest currency-exchange bureaus. On $1,000, that’s a difference of 105 euros.

A lot of credit cards still charge a foreign-transaction fee, typically 3% of your purchase. But the number of no-fee cards has risen in recent years. Four major issuers—Capital One, Discover, HSBC and Pentagon Federal Credit Union—don’t apply foreign-transaction fees to any of their cards. Most other major issuers offer a mix of fee and no-fee cards. You can search for no-fee cards at and (see How to Avoid Paying 21 Annoying Fees).

It’s also useful to have a credit card that has a smart chip (a built-in microprocessor that provides an extra level of security) and that uses a personal identification number instead of a signature to verify your purchase. These cards are more widely used in Europe than those with just a magnetic stripe. Chip cards are expected to become widely available in the U.S. by next year. In the meantime, some credit unions, such as PenFed, offer chip-and-PIN cards with no annual fee. The Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite MasterCard offers a chip and PIN as well as generous rewards (the $89 annual fee is waived the first year).

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