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In All the Devils Are Here, we find our Chief Inspector in the City of Lights. While the book is not currently being published in France, it would be remiss for us not to feature the edition made by our French-speaking amis at Flammarion Quebec.
There are many similarities to find between these two jackets. In fact, they’re almost identical: both prominently feature the Eiffel Tower – la tour Eiffel – along with the vibrant swirls of light and dark blue in the night sky.
Where the two designs diverge is the text treatment. The US version uses a teal blue color for the title, leaving Louise Penny’s name in white. The French Canadian cover also uses white for Louise’s name, but places the book’s title in a thin black font with a white background. And while the US spaces out the title and author name across the full length of the book jacket, Flammarion’s text only takes up about the top half of the image, leaving the entire bottom half of the Eiffel Tower in clear view.
What do you think? If you were a book jacket deisgner, how would you highlight the French setting of All the Devils Are Here?
Discussion on “Gamache Goes Abroad: All The Devils Are Here”
I like how subtle the jacket design is for this book. The night sky swirling with the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower in the foreground is subtlety sinister without revealing too much. As the book is set in Paris, it’s a nod to the setting which sets it apart from the other books in the series. From a design perspective, it could be easy to lean into the “devil” theme and create an almost horror-inspired cover, which might do the book a disservice if readers were drawn to it expecting a horror. I like this design specifically because it’s not overt yet suggests an ill wind may be blowing.
I think the title in the US Edition stands out more than the French-Canadian title but perhaps if the colour on the French Canadian cover was different I might like it more as it does give a nice view of la tour Eiffel.
(And I had no idea the series wasn’t being published in France. Hopefully les francais and francaises can order the Flammarian edition.)


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Sony Video Security Solutions Appoints ISCS A Distributor For Australia
Sony Video Security Solutions has announced the appointment of ISCS as its latest distribution partner for the Australian market.
“Sony Video Security Solutions is a great fit for ISCS, its products enable us to supply complete end-to-end video security solutions from one of the the world’s leading manufacturers direct to our security customers,” said Stuart Harmer of ISCS. “We are very proud to be working with Sony.”
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Ali Akbar Ash'ari who is visiting South Africa, in his meeting with the head of that country's National Library, John K. Tsebe and his deputies on Wednesday talked about issues of their shared specialty.
The head of the South African National Library during the meeting praised the advancements in Iran in mending, preservation and digitalizing the source books and the development of specialized scientific expertise in the field of national documentation and book keeping, expressing hope that South Africa, too, would taking advantage of Iran's experience, manage to renovate and expand the sphere of its specialized book keeping and documentation activities.
"As custodians of published national heritage in our respective countries, we are occupying critical positions. We are in the business of information dissemination and information plays a critical role in human life," Tsebe was quoted by the Islamic republic news agency as saying.
Ash'ari, too, said the Iranian side's aim was to help the African countries to improve economically, in the areas of science and education.
"We are here to invest and to share knowledge," he said. This includes assisting each other in preservation, digitalization of library materials and exchanging technical information Services."
The two sides after their expert level negotiations signed a cooperation MoU on behalf of the two countries' national libraries.
The MoU has several articles, including the ones on cooperation in mending damaged documents, digitalizing them, joint training of staffs in the field of mending documents, exchange of source books, digitalizing them, presenting joint workshops for staffs in charge of documentation and national book keeping, sponsoring joint exhibitions, publication of scientific articles in one another's specialized magazines and taking advantage of one anther's national media services aimed at introducing the other country's national libraries.
Also present at the meeting there were the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pretoria Asghar Ebrahimi-Asl, Iran's Cultural Attaché Mohammad Hossein Ahmadi, Managing Director of National Library of Iran's International Relations Office Hamed Yari, and representatives from both countries' art and culture ministries and mass media.
At the end of the ceremony the Iranian delegation visited the various parts of the National Library of South Africa,
Ash'ari had before arriving in South Africa visited Zimbabwe and on Monday he had met that country's Minister of Culture, Education and Sports David Cold Art, and some Zimbabwean cultural personalities. Following that meeting he signed another technical MoU with his Zimbabwean counterpart.
The singing of these two memoranda of understanding with these African countries was in line with the will of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution for expansion and deepening of relations with the south, and particularly the African countries, based on which the current year is named Africa Year in Iran's foreign diplomacy.

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Located close to the mainland towns of Zadar and Biograd na Moru, this peaceful corner of the Adriatic offers some great beach holidays to enjoy. Come and visit a summer holiday classic on the Spanish Costa Brava, Blanes Holiday Villas.
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At the point when we discuss electric bikes, we generally envision bikes. Last year, one cruiser came to the front and everybody has been valuing its useability. This year, while being lean, has given us one more bike from the beginning up. It is the new Odysse Evoqis. Articulated as “Ee-woke”, made in Ahmedabad and utilizing a larger part of neighbourhood parts, the Evoqis is for Rs 1.5 lakh, ex-display area and on the off chance that you haven’t seen it as of now, it is just completely faired electric bicycle accessible at the present time. It is being sold out of 11 display areas right now across India, with a vendor network that is extending as we type this. How great is it or worth the cash? We enjoyed four days with the bicycle to get you every one of the responses.
Odysse Evoqis is an electric commuter bicycle accessible at a beginning cost of Rs. 1,60,998 in India. It is accessible in just 1 variation and 5 tones. Odysse Evoqis creates 3000 W power from its engine. Odysse Evoqis concocts both front and back circle brakes.
The Odysse Evoqis is a completely faired electric cruiser from the bike brand. The cruiser is professed to advance from 0-50kmph in 4.2 seconds while the maximum velocity is appraised at 80kmph. Helped trekking mode can be utilized to choose from two degrees of speed. The stacking limit is evaluated at 170kg. The company guarantees a scope of over 100km per charge. The battery can be completely re-energized in five hours.
The electric cruiser is worked around a compound edge and it rides on adjustable front forks and a back mono-shock. The slowing down arrangement on the Evoqis incorporates twin rotors at the front and a solitary plate at the back. It rides on 17-inch compound wheels that are enveloped by tubeless tires.
The full-fairing plan and clasp on style handlebar upgrades its lively persona. The bike is outfitted with highlights like a twin-unit fog light, fairing incorporated front turn pointers, and split-style seats. The Evoqis comes outfitted with full-LED lighting, an enemy of burglary lock, keyless section, and music framework. The seat level is evaluated at 750mm which ought to make it open in any event, for more limited riders.
The electric bike is accessible in a solitary variation and four tones – Fire Red, Lime Green, Magna Silver, and Candy Blue.
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Tyres and Wheels
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It is very alluring and looks way greater than its size proposes. We won’t fault you assuming your contemplations run on the lines that this bicycle looks roused by specific Japanese supersports. You get LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, a sharp-looking fairing, semi-computerized instrument console and the standard switches. The semi-advanced instrument console shows the battery charge, speed, one outing meter, odometer and the turn markers. There are additionally 17-inch combination wheels at the two finishes shod with Ceat Zoom XL tires. One will likewise see the inconsequential stickers on the bicycle that will persuade you to think that this is a reasonable BMW EV – it isn’t.
Powertrain of Odysse Evoqis, range, charging time
The Odysse Evoqis flaunts a 3000W electric engine. It is upheld by a 4.32kWh Li-particle battery pack that is fixed where you will ordinarily anticipate that the motor should be. The pinnacle power yield is 6hp while the force is 64Nm. Odysse claims a scope of 150km on a solitary charge as ensured by CIRT. The last option is an administration supported body that can guarantee vehicles and extra parts. The CIRT abbreviation extends to Central Institute of Road Transport. Odysse claims that a charge from 0-100 percent requires as long as six hours. The company gives a 15W charger the bicycle. There are three riding modes and these are Drive, Sports and Reverse. An extra Parking mode is given also. These modes are simple and are situated on the left handlebar grasp. It takes some becoming acclimated to with the activity. Presently assuming you inadvertently put the bicycle into converse or park mode while riding, the bicycle doesn’t stop and Odysse has designed it well to guarantee that these sorts of changes happen just when you are stopped securely. Sports in a hurry gives a recognizable lift and it stays on not at all like other e-bikes that we encountered.
The speed increase is straight and keeping in mind that the engine is from Bosch, different parts are obtained from different nations. In spite of what we have encountered before on other e-bikes, there is no suddeness to the speed increase which guarantees that everybody is comfortable riding this one. During our tests, we ended up crossing 65kmph easily, post which we saw 78kmph on the speedo after at some point. Odysse claims a 0-50kmph season of 4.2 seconds. Our test time reflects 5s. All things considered, it is sensibly quick and you can likewise oversee surpasses absent any preparation. The best experience is in Sports mode wherein you can have the greatest jab and a higher maximum velocity. In the event that the battery is completely energized, the Drive mode will take you to 74kmph though captivating the Sports mode as of now will prompt a lift by 5kmph.
Weaknesses of Odysse Evoqis powertrain
The real charging time could surpass six hours.
At the point when you brake for a turn or traffic light, the power naturally cuts off however at that point when you need a touch of speed increase then the power doesn’t return right away. This could land you with a touch of ponderousness wherein in a u-turn, you will be more slow than others. The answer for this, as we found out, is to utilize a greater amount of the front brake and less of the back. With a bicycle that looks this great, the maximum velocity might have been 100kmph. In addition, the genuine charging time could surpass six hrs yet Odysse guarantees us that this is being taken up with the battery provider. The charging line is scarcely two meters long and except if you live on the ground floor or have another arrangement, charging the bicycle will be an issue. A swappable battery could be consolidated yet Odysse says that the unit is excessively weighty to be conveyed without any problem.
There is a regular gas tank coordinated into the plan yet at this point it isn’t valuable.
A quick charging choice is being worked whereupon will guarantee that an opportunity to charge is under four hours. The initial 50% will get charged in under an hour with the quick charger.
Guarantee and administration
There is a three years guarantee on the battery and one year for the bicycle. Adjusting is taken consideration wherein the main booked arrangement is at a half year, then nine and 12. The brake cushions will in all likelihood be checked and changed. There will likewise be a battery examination, wash (never under any circumstance splash water straightforwardly on the battery compartment in an electric vehicle) as well as broad checks. That is the magnificence of an electric powertrain. There is low upkeep. Odysse right currently has in excess of 10 showrooms in the nation and the number is fundamentally set to grow before long. These vendors likewise have a help place behind the display area. You can track down subtleties of new showrooms on the Odysse site.


'Avatar' sequel finally premieres 13 years after original
Thirteen years after James Cameron released the highest-grossing film of all time, "Avatar", the filmmaker finally premiered its long-awaited sequel in London on Tuesday.
"Avatar: The Way of Water" takes audiences back to the enchanting world of Pandora, where in the first film the native blue Na'vi people battled human colonists for the moon’s natural resources.
Set more than a decade later, "The Way of Water" sees actors Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana return as Jake Sully and Neytiri, now parents of five children.
Their peaceful life in the paradise-like jungle is interrupted by the return of the “Sky People”, the Na’vi name for humans, who are after Sully. To protect their family and their tribe, Sully, Neytiri and their children flee to a far-flung territory and seek refuge with the oceanic Metkayina clan.
With their bodies and skills suited to forest life, the family must quickly learn the ways of the water to survive while facing their enemy's nearing threat.
"This was a labour of love spread out over a decade, so it's great to finally be able to share it," Worthington told Reuters at the film's world premiere.
"This is a heart-wrenching story, it's mighty, it's very powerful, you hope that it connects (with audiences) but it's not just the carbon copy of the first one, we've really expanded the world, we've expanded this family unit."
Saldana said reprising her role was "emotional".
"It was exciting, it was also very scary because obviously, Jim had raised the stakes for himself, which meant that everybody was going to have a brand new challenge to have to deal with," she said.
Sigourney Weaver plays Kiri, Neytiri and Sully's adopted daughter, who is 14. Her biological mother is Dr Grace Augustine, who Weaver played in the original movie.
The 73-year-old said she met Cameron for lunch to discuss the movie and taking on the role of the teenage girl.
"We didn't really talk about could I do it. It was more like you're going to do this. And then he said 'I know that you are still 14, you're very immature, you clown around. Nobody else knows that but you. So I knew you could do this. I was like, was that a compliment or...?" she said.
Released in 2009, "Avatar" ranks as the top-grossing film of all time with more than $2.9 billion in global ticket sales.
Actors Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, who was born the year the original movie came out and stars as Tuktirey and Jack Champion, who plays Spider, said shooting the film's many underwater scenes was the most challenging.
"I guess free diving, like having to hold my breath underwater and with everyone and we're in the scene and we're connecting to the emotion of the scene and each other, that was definitely something I didn't expect," said Bliss.
"I think learning to hold my breath for like five minutes and 33 seconds is definitely my favourite thing that I learnt. I think, I never thought I could even go past a minute so it really opened my eyes to that," added Champion.
Four "Avatar" movies are planned through 2028.
"I never had any doubt that this day would come because I'd read all four of the scripts ... but I think that the enormity of the task, of the world-building ... creating this whole new level of detail ... that was difficult," producer Jon Landau said, adding most of the third movie had been filmed.
"We shot a lot of 'Three' because the kids are ageing out, so we had to do that though, just through necessity. But you know, we're very humble in the thing that we only get to do the rest of them if this does connect. So, you know, we put all our love into this one," said Worthington.


ISLAMABAD - The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academics Staff Association (FAPUASA) has demanded of the provincial governments that in the light of 18th constitutional amendment, the provincial governments should also allocate maximum funds for provincial higher education setups in the upcoming budget in order to strengthen higher education throughout the country.Secretary General of FAPUASA Dr. Kaleemullah Berach in his statement stated that as the universities are already under the administrative control of the provincial governments, they should also realize their financial responsibilities. He emphasized over the provincial governments to expedite the process for establishment of provincial higher education setups so that governance and financial issues related to higher education sector may be resolved in an effective and efficient way.Over the request of provincial governments, the Council of Common Interest (CCI), in its meeting held during May 2011 had decided that the financing of provincial universities and population welfare would be the responsibility of federal government till next NFC Award which is due in near future.He appreciated the efforts of Punjab government for preparing the roadmap on higher education and emphasized over the other provincial governments to undertake such immediate steps without any further delay. He emphasized over undertaking special initiatives for promotion of higher education in smaller provinces and remote areas of Pakistan in order to ensure equal access to higher education. He urged federal and provincial governments to allocate 25 per cent of total education budget to higher education as per international standards. The representative body of government universities' teaching faculty also requested the federal government to review the decision of withdrawal of tax rebate over the salaries of researchers and university teachers as this decision is affecting and hindering the promotion of research culture in Pakistani universities. It has also demanded that all the appointments in higher education sector should be made purely on merit and in a transparent manner through following due process otherwise it would badly affect the higher education sector, which is already facing a lot of problems.The association also expressed deep concerns over neglecting social sciences at the national level as Higher Education Commission (HEC) has failed to select any social sciences scholars from Pakistan to confer National Distinguished Professor awards. Since the launch of HEC's National Distinguished Professor (NDP) programme, almost a decade ago, the awards have been conferred on 41 distinguished professors and among them only two are from language and social sciences.This news was published in The Nation newspaper. Read complete newspaper of 21-May-2014 here.


Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones made a donation recently that will help provide meals to people in Arizona during the COVID-19 pandemic and the team announced its own efforts on that front on Wednesday.
The Cardinals have joined with State Farm to provide a million meals to Arizonans through five different food banks.
“We’re incredibly grateful to State Farm for the opportunity to work with them on this critically important initiative,” Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said in a statement. “Both of our organizations place community involvement among our highest priorities and recognize the impact that we can make, particularly in extraordinary times like now. The non-profit groups receiving these meals do tremendous work and we are honored to assist them in this way.”
The Cardinals previously donated $1 million to the AZ Coronavirus Fund.


Defense Secretary James Mattis has authorized the deployment of more troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, the Pentagon announced Friday.
The deployment will start with an undetermined number of forces heading to the border by the end of the month, and could eventually grow in size to 800 troops or more, a defense official said.
It's a move aimed at sending a message as a migrant caravan makes its way through Mexico, bound for the U.S. border, drawing the ire of President Trump.
But it's important to note that even though troops are involved, the military isn't bracing for battle.
Troops are not expected to come into contact with migrants, and they will be tasked with providing "mission-enhancing capabilities" along the southwest border, supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection's work there.
The caravan is likely weeks away from the U.S. border. And legal restrictions limit what troops can do on U.S. soil.
What isn't permitted? What can they do? And what questions are we still waiting for administration officials to answer?
Here's a look:
What they can't do
For Border Patrol agents, arresting undocumented immigrants and drug trafficking suspects is part of their job description. But troops are limited in how much they can do to help.
There's a law that dates back more than a century known as "posse comitatus" that bars active-duty US troops from domestic law enforcement without authorization. Other laws and regulations have further clarified that troops can't participate in activities such as making arrests and conducting searches, according to a Congressional Research Service analysis.
So how far can they go? Past presidents haven't tested these boundaries and therefore courts haven't weighed in. The Trump administration so far has avoided questions about how exactly it interprets these restrictions.
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen told Fox News on Friday that the military has "no intention" of shooting at anyone in the caravan, but she noted that officers of her agency and troops alike have the right to defend themselves.
In past US border operations, officials have said troops can't do the following:
• Arrest people
• Seize drugs
• Conduct searches
What they can do
Details are still emerging about plans for this deployment. Friday, the Pentagon explained what the troops will provide:
• Planning assistance
• Engineering support with temporary barriers, barricades and fencing
• Aviation support to move US Customs and Border Protection personnel
• Medical teams to triage, treat and prepare for commercial transport of patients
• Command control facilities
• Temporary housing and personal protective equipment for CBP personnel
Officials have said this is a separate operation from the National Guard's efforts to reinforce border security, and a defense official says that it's expected to end by mid-December.
A separate administration official on Friday told CNN that based on items laid out in a request from the Department of Homeland Security, the request would likely result in more than 1,000 troops being sent, but there's a likelihood that number could eventually be pared back.
Here's what we don't know yet -- and what we hope to find out as troops begin arriving at the border:
• Exactly how many troops will be deployed?
• Will they be armed?
• If so, what criteria will dictate when they can use their weapons?
• How much will this operation cost?
• Who's paying for it?


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The town of Siler City is investigating placing a referendum on the 2019 municipal ballot that would allow voters to decide if malt beverages, such a beer, and table [unfortified] wine can be sold in …
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The town of Siler City is investigating placing a referendum on the 2019 municipal ballot that would allow voters to decide if malt beverages, such a beer, and table [unfortified] wine can be sold in establishments such as tasting rooms or breweries, rather than only in restaurants and hotels.
Chatham County is considering the same for the 2020 election.
North Carolina laws regarding alcohol sales are different than other state laws, according to Kat Haney, Public Affairs Officer for the N.C. ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) Commission. Rather than the state making a law for all its jurisdictions to follow, North Carolina has created a set of guidelines that outline the extent to which a jurisdiction can allow alcohol sales. It is then up to each county or municipality to put those options up to a vote.
That means each county and each town within those counties can have a variety of rules when it comes to the sale of alcohol.
A county can choose to create an ABC Board to manage an ABC Store which sells spirituous liquor and set policy and adopt rules pertaining to alcohol sales. A municipality can choose to do the same. In North Carolina, some county’s choose to manage all the alcohol sales while in others, only the municipalities have ABC Boards. In some, both the county and municipalities have ABC Boards, as is the case in Chatham County.
Typically, if a county conducts a referendum on alcohol sales, the results of the referendum apply to all the municipalities. But if a town has held its own referendum, the results of that vote govern the rules in its jurisdiction. As a result, you may have a patchwork of laws in a county that govern alcohol sales that are completely different.
For example, the town of Pittsboro voted in 1971 to allow the sale of beer and wine both for off-premises sales, which means retail sales such as at a grocery store or gas station, and on-premises sales, such as at a restaurant, brewery, or tasting room. In 1984, a Chatham County referendum on allowing on-premises sales of malt beverages failed.
Because Siler City never held its own referendum, the town was in the “same boat” as the county, according to William Morgan, Siler City’s town attorney.
In 2009, Chatham County placed a referendum on the ballot asking voters to choose if mixed beverages — or liquor by the drink — could be sold in establishments that serve food or in a hotel per the state’s guidelines. It passed with 65 percent support, so the county’s referendum superseded the alcohol rules in Chatham’s municipalities. But the vote did not address malt beverage sales specifically. So while it allowed for establishments that qualify to obtain an ABC permit for on premise liquor sales, it did not afford the ability for a business, such as a brewery or tap room that does not serve food, to sell beer.
Siler City’s efforts
According to the Brewers Association, a national trade group, North Carolina ranks seventh nationally for the number of breweries that brew and sell craft beer in the state, with craft beer sales creating an economic impact of $2 billion annually. It also accounts for $300 million in annual wages and 12,000 jobs. Last month, Siler City’s Downtown Advisory Committee asked the town to consider a referendum vote to “open opportunity, provide encouragement and draw investment from the fast-growing segment of the beer, wine, and spirits market; especially craft beer breweries and taprooms.”
The committee’s members include Jackie Adams, owner of the Oasis Open Air Market; Tim Booras, co-owner of the Chatham-Siler City Advanced Manufacturing Site; and Wren Farrar, property manager for the Wren Family Estate, who has been revamping and rehabilitating several properties in downtown Siler City. The group notes that its goal is to “enhance the vibrancy of downtown by drawing new customer base and more retail consumers to downtown.”
The Siler City Board of Commissioners provided a general consent to place the item on the ballot and directed staff to research the process and determine how the board needs to proceed. In email communications between Roy Lynch, Siler City’s finance director — who is serving as interim town manager — and Pandora Paschal, executive director of the Chatham County Board of Elections, Paschal provided basic language that would need to be included as well as a deadline for submission. The language on the referendum would need to specifically say whether it would permit on-premises and/or off-premises sales of malt beverages and/or unfortified wine.
“There is not a specific time in the statues to have the request (resolution) from the Town Board to the County Board of Elections; however for administrative purposes we are asking that you have the resolution, which will include the language for the ballot in the Board of Elections office by the close of the day on July 19, 2019,” Paschal wrote in the email.
The July 19 deadline coincides with the final day of candidate filing for the 2019 municipal elections. The Siler City Board of Commissioners meets July 15, when the item is likely to be discussed and deliberated.
In March, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard received correspondence from a constituent, Scott Pearce, owner and president of For Garden’s Sake on N.C. Hwy. 751, expressing his desire to open up the garden center for special events. Upon requesting an ABC permit, he was told that because his business was in Chatham County’s jurisdiction, it would only be allowed to sell wine. Pearce asked Howard to find out “what we might be able to do to get this changed as it must be a challenge for others as well and doesn’t seem to make sense.”
As a result of the inquiry, Howard requested the county staff and county attorney investigate. Staff quickly found that Chatham County was in the same situation as Siler City. While the issue has not yet been placed in front of the Chatham County Board of Commissioners for their deliberation, staff is currently working to draft a proposal for the board’s consideration.
Any referendum held by Chatham County would likely not occur until the 2020 election, according to Lindsay Ray, clerk to the Chatham County Board of Commissioners. The reason is two-fold. First, if the referendum vote occurred in 2019, the county would have to open up all its polling sites for Election Day at great expense. Since 2019 is a municipal election year, the county only has to open polling sites in the jurisdictions that are holding elections. Second, because county residents outside of the municipalities would not have any other vote to cast other than the referendum, turnout among those residents may be low. Ray did not have any additional information about when the item may come to the board.
Reporter Casey Mann can be reached at CaseyMann@Chathamnr.com.


What can be more intense than waking up freezing, on a cold winter day, only to find that your heater is not working? Perhaps you may be concerned about the possible price of fixing your furnace. There are a number of aspects that can impact the price of furnace repair.
The source of the problem
You can depend on most forced heating systems and furnaces to last for several years without experiencing significant problems. However, some systems can break down due to different reasons. Some are not maintained or cleaned consistently, while others malfunction because of some problems with the system’s electrical/mechanical components. In case your furnace breaks down because of maintenance and cleaning problems, this can still be fixed by just cleaning it. In this case, the repair will not price much. However, if it is an electric issue, this may not have anything to do with your furnace. It would be recommended to have all circuit and circuit breakers examined for any malfunction somewhere in the home. In case this is the issue, the fix will also not price too much. On the other hand, if your furnace is damaged because of the malfunction of its components and they need to be changed, the expenses of parts will definitely be higher.
Cleaning Your Furnace
Dirt can cause a lot of problems to your furnace. It is able of fuel wastage and to significantly decrease its performance. There are situations when dirt is the reason why some furnace get too hot. It impacts the important components of the system. That is why cleaning your furnace is the most important part of maintenance. A furnace has three areas that need to be cleaned regularly. These are the filters, the blower and the motor.


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Lean champignon salad is good on its own or as a side dish for lean dishes. Servings Per Container - 2.
Cooking time 30 minutes
Potatoes 2 pcs
Canned green peas 100 g
Marinated champignons 100 g
Green onion (feather) 1 bunch
Salt 1 pinch.
Ground black pepper 1 pinch.
Boil the potatoes until tender, cool and peel. Rinse and dry green onions.
In a bowl, combine chopped pickled mushrooms and green peas.
Add diced potatoes and finely chopped green onions.
Salt, pepper and season with vegetable oil.
Stir in the lean salad with the mushrooms.
The lean mushroom salad is ready. Can be served with a lean table.

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Lesley DuTemple, author of Stars in the Water will be making appearances during the upcoming holiday season!
- Nov. 17th: Einerlei Holiday Open House (Chassell) 7 – 9 pm
- Dec. 10th: Snowbound Books (Marquette) 1 – 3 pm
Stars in the Water, an illustrated storybook for children of all ages—was published in April 2011. Stars in the Water is written by award-winning children’s author Lesley DuTemple, and richly illustrated by Jack Oyler. The three stories in this volume—Coyote’s Star, The Fire Deer, The Water Star—were inspired by traditional First Nation tales as well as Lesley’s love of nature and sense of wonder.
Jack Oyler’s marvelous wooden illustrations were specifically commissioned for Stars in the Water and are a perfect pairing for all three tales. These original works of art were then photographed by local photographer Joe Kirkish, a retired professor emeritus at Michigan Technological University. Joe’s photographs have beautifully preserved the textures, colors, and three-dimensional aspect of Jack’s original art


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Defendant's farm, including 550 acres devoted to production of cotton under an acreage allotment from the Department of Agriculture, was condemned by the federal government for an irrigation project. Defendant retained the right under section 1378 (a) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act to transfer its cotton quota to other property under its ownership, and did so. Trial before a jury resulted in an award to defendant based on the value of its property as a cotton farm, less the value of the section 1378 right retained. The government objected on the ground that the enhanced value to the land resulting from the cotton allotment was not compensable when the owner utilized his right to reestablish the allotment on other land. On appeal, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed. Held: Enhancement in land value resulting from a cotton allotment, reduced by the value of the section 1378 right retained, must be included in determining compensation for property condemned. United States v. Citrus Valley Farms, Inc., 350 F.2d 683 (9th Cir. 1965).
Compensatioon for Condemnation of Land Enhanced in Value by Agricultural Allotment,
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Misys, which provides software to banks, fund managers, traders and hospitals, said on Tuesday it had received a takeover approach, but not who it was from.
Analysts have said the deal could be struck at around 450p a share, valuing Misys at around £1.5bn, but could be "considerably more".
Misys has a strong presence in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, as well as parts of Asia, and would be a good strategic fit for FIS, which has spent a number of years on the acquisitions trail with the hope of beefing up its international presence.
Last year FIS acquired Capco, a Belgian financial services and technology company, for $292m (£183m) in cash, and in 2009 purchased rival payment services provider Metavante Technologies for $2.94bn (£1.84bn).
FIS confirmed yesterday that it has made a preliminary approach for a possible cash offer for Misys.
Analysts said it would need to take on a substantial amount of debt to finance the deal. They also raised the prospect of competing offers from rivals Fiserv, SunGuard and Temenos.
Misys shares, which jumped from 387p to 430p on Tuesday, closed yesterday at 415p.

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BIH: OFFENER ZUGANG ZU WISSENSCHAFTLICHEN VERÖFFENTLICHUNGEN ( BIH: OPEN ACCESS TO SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS)
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"BIH, Charité and MDC have reaffirmed their commitment to Open Access and signed the so-called Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Scientific Knowledge in May. It is a milestone in the open access movement. This step is also an important sign of support for the ongoing DEAL negotiations.
The project DEAL, under the leadership of the President of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK), should pave the way for a timely transformation to open access publishing under fair and sustainable conditions for all partners involved in the publication process. This includes that all DEAL facilities have permanent full-text access to the entire title portfolio of the publishers Elsevier, Wiley and Springer / Nature, all publications of authors from German institutions are automatically switched to Open Access, and the pricing appropriate and simple , future-oriented calculation model.
Both the Charité and the MDC have terminated their contract with the publisher Elsevier at the end of 2017, as meanwhile around 60 scientific institutions in Germany."


Early in 1977, Bennett asked Boone to design a new high performance Phoenix variant intended for experienced pilots. They named it the Mariah, and it introduced several radical features. The most significant change was yet another increase in aspect ratio. Wingspan increased and wing chord fell as the leading edge convergence angle grew to 120 degrees. Boone also incorporated wires supported by short posts along the wing leading edges. By applying tension to the wires, the pilot could deflect the wing to improve flying and stall characteristics. The wing was more responsive to pilot control inputs, but it was not as stable as previous gliders in the Phoenix line. Bennett and Boone believed that competent, experienced pilots could handle the high-performance wing with no trouble.
Bill Bennett was a trendsetter in hang glider design throughout the 1970's. He founded Delta Wing Kites and Gliders in 1969 to build and market boat-towed kites, such as the Delta Wing Model 162 (see NASM collection) piloted by water skiers. These kites used a wing design invented by Francis Rogallo. They contributed to the rapid growth of hang gliding around the world because they performed reasonably well, cost little to build, and they were easy to transport. By the late 1970s, Bennett's standard Rogallo designs became obsolete and modified Rogallo wings began to appear. These hang gliders were relatively safe, high-performance aircraft capable of performing loops and wingovers. The Phoenix Mariah represents an interim step in this transition from standard to modified Rogallo wing aircraft.
The most troublesome flaw in the standard Rogallo was the fabric covering, or 'sail,' that formed the airfoil. Designers only attached the sail at the leading edges and along the central keel. In stable flight, air passing beneath the sail generated vortices that kept the sail taut. In turbulence or slow-speed flight, the vortices diminished, loosening the sail and causing it to 'luff.' Without correction, this condition often led to an uncontrollable dive. This was particularly dangerous when foot-launching the glider from high terrain. Bennett and other designers soon discovered that by reducing the angle of the leading edges, and shortening the length of the keel, they could create a safer glider with better stability and higher performance.
In 1973 and 1974, Bennett and his designers experimented with numerous variations of the standard Rogallo wing. Bennett then incorporated the results into a new line of hang gliders he named the Phoenix series. On these gliders, Bennett increased the leading edge convergence angle from 80 to more than 95 degrees. The first Phoenix hang gliders flew with a long fantail, a device thought to improve stability. Total wing surface area was slightly less than standard Rogallo models but the aspect ratio (wingspan to wing chord ratio) increased substantially. As Bennett continued to develop the Phoenix series, he increased the leading edge convergence angle even further, and removed the fantail after flight experience showed that it did not increase stability.
By January 1975, Bennett, and his chief designer, Richard Boone, had completed the Phoenix IV. This variant used truncated wing tips to provide stability to the glider by enhancing the wing's tip vortices. This modification also moved the center of lift point nearer to the wingtips but away from the center of gravity, making the glider more difficult to turn and reducing stability in turbulent air. Bennett and Boone solved this problem when they introduced the Phoenix VI (see NASM collection). They incorporated metal tubes called battens into the tips to add rigidity without reducing stability. The battens curved up slightly near the tips, adding washout and reducing the wings Angle of Attack. This reduced stall speed and helped reduce the chance that one wing tip would stall completely, a condition known to result in a flat spin. Batten tips also kept the center of lift point closer to the center of gravity, making the glider easier to control.
Early in 1977, Bennett asked Boone to design a new high performance Phoenix variant intended for experienced pilots. They named it the Mariah and it introduced several radical features. The most significant change was yet another increase in aspect ratio. Wingspan increased and wing chord fell as the leading edge convergence angle grew to 120 degrees. Boone also incorporated wires supported by short posts along the wing leading edges. By applying tension to the wires, the pilot could deflect the wing to improve flying and stall characteristics. The wing was more responsive to pilot control inputs but it was not as stable as previous gliders in the Phoenix line. Bennett and Boone believed that competent, experienced pilots could handle the high-performance wing with no trouble. They made another revolutionary change to the wing's lower surface when they covered 45 percent of it with Dacron. The wing now had two surfaces and it was beginning to strongly resemble the wing of more conventional powered aircraft. A wing spar nestled between the two surfaces, reducing the drag generated in previous designs by the exposed aluminum cross tube. The spar was not connected directly to the keel but 'floated,' allowing the wing to flex and be more efficient with various changes in load, speed, and angle of attack. Boone returned to truncated wing tips, but avoided the earlier problems by using drooped tips. By early 1978, the Mariah was certified and selling for $1,395. Bennett built the Mariah in three sizes, the 150, 170, and 190. The number refers to the square footage of the upper wing surface. The pilot's weight dictated which version he flew. Heavier pilots used the 190.
Boone's Mariah was not popular. Pilot's disliked the stiff handling characteristics but the droop tips seemed to be the primary culprit, and this feature was dropped in later models. Other manufactures introduced high-performance gliders similar to the Mariah at about the same time. As soon as pilots began to fly these advanced designs near the limits of their performance envelope, a serious problem emerged. Experienced pilots began reporting that their gliders (including several Mariahs) had tumbled end-over-end under low-G conditions, fortunately with few injuries. This problem also limited the popularity and success of the Mariah and similar high-performance hang-gliders. In later models, designers focused more on improving longitudinal stability. By the end of 1978, Bennett had ceased marketing the Mariah in favor of new designs with more stable pitch characteristics in low-G situations. Before if disappeared from the hang gliding community, Mariah pilots did set several records including an altitude gain of 3,109 m (10,200 ft).
The Mariah's stability problems led to a short commercial life but most of the technical innovations introduced on this aircraft continued to influence hang glider design for many years. Bill Bennett donated a Mariah and several other Delta Wing models to the National Air and Space Museum in 1984. The operational flight history of this specific Mariah is unknown.


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VENICE, Fla., Nov. 15, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PGT, Inc. (Nasdaq:PGTI), the leading U.S. manufacturer and supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors, announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $20 million of its outstanding shares of common stock through December 31, 2013.
"Based on our confidence in PGT's strategy to generate strong, consistent cash flow and long-term profitable growth, we believe repurchasing our shares is currently the best use of our cash," said Rod Hershberger, President and CEO. "As our core markets strengthen and we have more opportunities to deliver on our value proposition, we will continue to carefully manage capital and balance initiatives to pursue growth opportunities with other considerations such as pursuing sound capital investments, all designed to drive long-term shareholder value."
Repurchases under PGT's stock repurchase program will be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other relevant factors. PGT does not intend to repurchase any shares from directors, officers or other affiliates. The program does not obligate PGT to acquire any specific number of shares. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined in the Company's discretion, and the program may be suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason.
PGT has received approval from the lenders under its credit facility to complete the full amount of the repurchase program.