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Fast and Dirty.The IRS can utilize a wage garnishment, in some cases called a wage levy to obtain money directly from your gross pay analyze in purchase to reward your IRS tax charge card debt. There appears to be some secret and misconceptions’ surrounding the wage garnishment and there is some straight details on how a wage garnishment performs.
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However, it’s important that you understand your state and regional laws thoroughly before you try to acquire tax lien certificates. In lots of locations, if you do not follow the pre foreclosure activities to the letter, then your lien might be stated invalid and you will lose your whole investment.
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Where to start. The regional federal government is the responsible body who makes the list of tax liens for sale regularly. You can get this list in three methods. You can request it directly from a city government office, discover it from a newspaper and from the web. The list includes all the details about the residential or commercial property, the owner, the quantity of back tax and the date and place of the auction.
They can place a lien on your personal property if you owe back taxes to the IRS. A tax lien is utilized as security for back taxes. If the tax debt is not repaid, it gives the Internal Revenue Service the legal right to seize said residential or commercial property and offer it at public auction. This action is called a tax levy and it is often utilized as a last option.
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Even with all the advertised assistance and Internal Revenue Service dangers, many will not take any positive action. An IRS wage garnishment is an incredibly uncomfortable experience. If not resolved quickly the garnishment can completely damage your financial resources. Generally short-term monetary damage is experienced. Yet the garnishment is simple to prevent. So why do people wait to take the financial punch?
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Married people have to file joint returns to declare this credit. In fact, the EITC benefit is greater for this filing status than any other. There is no tax relief if your filing status is married filing separately. One of the parents can claim the credit however not both if the parents of a child are not married. Of course, if they have more than one kid, each parent can declare tax relief for several kid. If a claim is made in respect to the very same kid by more than one moms and dad, the credit goes to the moms and dad with whom the kid spent more time throughout the year.
Not remarkably, there are some guidelines to follow. And the more attention you pay to the rules, the better the chances of you making some serious money. I got my start in property a number of years ago by “flipping” houses. Exactly what is home flipping?
Amount that is exempt from the levy. A part of the private incomes and income is exempt from the tax levy. The weekly exempt quantity is the total of the taxpayers standard exemption and the quantity deductible for exemption on the tax return for the year the levy is served. That total is divided by 52.

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Citroen has showcased its new C5 X, a flagship model set to compete in the large car market which combines styling features from the coupe, crossover, and estate sectors.
Available with petrol or plug-in hybrid powertrains, the C5 X will feature an electric-only range of up to 31 miles with the latter. It will also offer 225 hp, and electric driving at ups to 84mph
As a flagship model, the C5 X features a high level of equipment and tech, including a 12-inch high-definition touchscreen infotainment system, wireless phone charging, over-the-air updates, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, and extended head-up display.
There’s 545 litres of load space in the boot, and the cabin is made light by a large amount of glass used throughout, termed a ‘360-degree glasshouse’. Citroen’s Advanced Comfort active suspension should guarantee a comfortable ride as well.
The new Citroen C5 X will go on sale from late 2021.


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Campbellsville Police are seeking information on a robbery that occurred early Tuesday morning.
According to a Campbellsville Police report, at about 5:15 a.m., Emma Perez, 48, of Campbellsville was walking along Candace Street when a black male came up behind her, knocked her to the ground and took her purse.
Campbellsville Police ask anyone with information on this or any crime to call 465-4122 or the Community Safe Line at 469-PRID(E).
Campbellsville Police Officer Bart Gilpin is investigating.
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Birth Control Pills
A U.S. appeals court panel has ruled that certain provisions in the Affordable Care Act dealing with birth control don’t violate the religious rights of faith-based groups under federal law.
A manufacturing mix-up by Pfizer Inc., the world’s largest drug maker, led to some packets being distributed with the pills out of order. That means a patient could have unknowingly skipped a dose and raised her risk of an accidental pregnancy.
The FDA is considering new warning labels for birth control pills. Dr. Darren Tate talks about some of the risks assocated with taking the medications.


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Manicured lawns, historic architecture and luxury amenities, not to mention sweeping views, are the hallmarks of what’s come to be known as the Gold Coast of Connecticut’s Fairfield County. And although sales on the high end have slowed, there are still buyers for these oh-so-New England estates — if the price is right.
In many cases, “right” means reduced. The dip in deals isn’t necessarily because the demand isn’t there, but more because the pricing was wrong to begin with. “Activity isn’t improving because demand is increasing — the demand was always there. It’s just that the pricing didn’t reflect today’s market,” said Jonathan Miller, CEO of the appraisal firm Miller Samuel.
Last year, there were just three sales above $10 million in Fairfield County. But sellers are starting to see the error of their ways — no doubt on the advice of their brokers — and doing a better job of matching asking prices to market realities. Since September, there have been four sales over $20 million in the area, giving brokers some hope for the future.
The housing market on Connecticut’s Gold Coast — home to billionaires from the Rockefellers to the Trumps — has struggled somewhat since the financial crisis. Coming out of the recession, new urbanism boomed and the suburbs suffered as “walkability” and “penthouse” became essentials for buyers. Things have only started to turn around fairly recently.
“About three years ago, we began to see an uptick in sales in Fairfield County, and a big part of that was migration from the city. The city reached an affordability threshold, and renters opted to become first-time owners in the suburban markets,” said Miller.
But that was mostly at entry-level and midtier price points in markets closest to the city on Metro-North. “The high-end market is slower. It’s not enjoying the sales boom that the balance of the county has enjoyed,” Miller said. “Part of that is because Wall Street isn’t paying like it was after the financial crisis, as compensation was steered toward salary and away from bonus for risk management. Generally, it peaked in 2007 and has been drifting lower ever since.”
Miller did note the increased traction at the higher end of the market at the end of this year, but it comes with a caveat, he said.
Sellers, who had been pricing their mansions without regard for what’s been happening in the market, have become less aspirational, he said. In other words, prices are being slashed.
Perhaps the best example of that trend is Wall Street billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller’s historic Sabine Farm in Greenwich. Originally priced at $31.5 million in March, Druckenmiller only found a buyer after that ask was reduced to $25 million in November. Still, that deal became the priciest in the county this year.
“We are typically seeing discounts of 20 to 30 percent,” Miller said.
Leslie McElwreath of Sotheby’s International Realty, who sold Druckenmiller’s Sabine Farm, agreed.
“People are getting realistic with their pricing. Buyers are recognizing value and seeing opportunities to pick up really special properties at prices that reflect the change in the market,” McElwreath said. “My owner recognized that there weren’t a lot of buyers at this price point and, more importantly, he really wanted a buyer who was going to keep the 19-acre property together in one parcel and continue the stewardship of this historic house.”
Still, not all sellers are ready to face the market’s music. Many owners of tony estates have simply let their listings expire.
There are currently 33 active listings over $10 million in Fairfield County, all of which are in Greenwich, according to Miller. Only 8 properties at that price point sold in 2017. At that rate of absorption, it would take around 40 months to liquidate the supply, according to Miller Samuel data. Normally, a six- to eight-month absorption rate is expected in a healthy market.
But brokers predict that the good fortune of the last two quarters of 2017 will continue well into the new year — or as long as the economy holds out.
“It’s noteworthy that people are feeling comfortable investing significant sums in Greenwich real estate again. I expect that to continue into at least the second quarter of next year,” McElwreath said.
She also thinks success on Wall Street will help strengthen the top of the market in Fairfield.
“The improvement in the stock market gives people a lot more buying ammunition than in years past, and people are looking to diversify,” she said.
With the uptick in activity in mind, The Real Deal ranked the top 15 sales on Fairfield’s Gold Coast over the past year, taking a deep dive into the top 10 deals. It’s no surprise that all but one of the sales that made the ranking were in the uber-wealthy town of Greenwich. An $18 million sale in Darien at 188 Long Neck Point Road was the exception.
But it’s worth noting that while they didn’t make TRD’s list, significant sales also occurred in Westport, Norwalk, New Canaan and Rowayton this year.
In Westport, 5 Judy Point Lane went for $6.9 million in a sale brokered by Alan Hamilton of William Raveis Real Estate. In Norwalk, Eileen Murphy of Sotheby’s sold 10 Woodland Road for $5.7 million, while in New Canaan, 712 Oenoke Ridge got $5.5 million with representation from Carol Hollyday, also of Sotheby’s. Finally, 1 & 2 Rocky Point Road in Rowayton went for $5.1 million with Elizabeth Beinfield of Houlihan Lawrence.
Read on for the full details on the Connecticut Gold Coast’s priciest sales this year.
1. Sabine Farm at 9 Sabine Farm Road
Sale price: $25 million
Designed by New York architects Hunt & Hunt for publishing magnate H.J. Fisher in 1910, Sabine Farm remained in the family until about a decade ago. After a careful renovation, it’s been restored to its former glory.
It had last been purchased in 2004 for $23 million by hedge fund billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller. Almost all of its historic character remains; think center-cut English oak paneling, fireplaces with Caen stone mantels and antique friezes.
Amenities in the 12,000-square-foot, six-bedroom house include a gym, office, pool, spa, guesthouse and four-car garage. But the kicker is the land. The house sits on 19 acres in a section of Greenwich where lots now cannot exceed 2 acres.
“We were lucky to find buyers who wanted to raise their family here and protect the property, rather than subdivide it,“ McElwreath said.
2. North Court at 460 North Street
Sale price: $22 million
You might not expect a sprawling country estate built in 1906 to be packed to the gills with Warhols, but this is Greenwich, after all. This English manor-style manse has 15,500 square feet, seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms and, by TRD’s count from listing photographs, 11 Warhol lithographs and a Brillo Box — though there’s no word on whether the art came with the spread. In the 3,000-square-foot basement there is a lounge, theater, wine cellar and tasting room, yoga and massage room and sauna.
Celebrity interior designer Mark Cunningham did the interiors, and the property was featured in Architectural Digest. “Buyers prefer properties that are already done. Very few want to do any renovation themselves,”said listing broker Helene Barr of Sotheby’s. “They don’t want to put their stamp on the house, other than furnishings and art.”
The grounds of the property, which is known as North Court, include a stone wall around the perimeter, an Equinox-outfitted gym, a two-bedroom guest house, contemporary office suites, a seven-car garage, pool, teahouse, covered loggia, tennis court and formal boxwood gardens. Francine Ehrlich, also of Sotheby’s, represented the buyer.
3. Conyers Farm at 25 Lower Cross road
Sale price: $21 million
Conyers Farm is one of Greenwich’s premier estates. It’s also a perfect illustration of how much of an adjustment the market has seen in Fairfield County.
A little more than 15 years ago, Conyers Farm was on the market for $53 million. In 2004, the 80-acre estate sold to billionaire Thomas Peterffy for $45 million, a local record at the time. (Greenwich’s 50-acre Copper Beech Farm smashed that record in 2014 when it sold for $120 million.) In 2015, Peterffy put the 8,000-square-foot country estate back on the market for $65 million, but it garnered little interest. It sold once again this year, albeit at a $24 million discount from its last closing.
Steel and banking magnate Edmund Converse assembled some 80 farms for his country retreat at the turn of the 20th century. Conyers Farm sits on a massive slice of that old estate, and the mansion was carefully renovated by Peterffy. It boasts a two-story library, sauna, wine cellar, guest cottages, 22-stable barn and romantic “ruins” — aka the relics of an antique stone cow barn.
David Ogilvy of David Ogilvy & Associates handled the listing on both sides.
4. 116 Oneida Drive
Sale price: $20.4 million
Another David Ogilvy special, 116 Oneida weighs in at 9,781 square feet with nine bedrooms and nine-and-a-half bathrooms. It too sold at a neat discount to the $25 million it originally asked, and it sat on the market for 147 days, according to the Greenwich Time.
The listing for the waterfront stone Georgian-style house, built between 1923 and 1926, showed a three-story circular stairway, high ceilings, large windows, gym, indoor pool and sauna, open lawns and stone pillars bracketing the long driveway.
5. 60–62 Oneida Drive
Sale price: $19.3 million
This is another historic estate, but with an extra helping of land (hence the dual address). But unlike so many of its neighbors, it sold without renovation, according to listing broker Shelly Tretter Lynch of Sotheby’s. Anne Ward of Houlihan Lawrence represented the buyer.
“Many people thought the house would come down, but in fact the bones of the house and the architecture really represented a great opportunity for someone to go in and renovate,” Lynch said. “The people who bought it appreciated the architecture that was here and the prewar component. For people who are willing to take on a project, there is a lot of value in Greenwich. It’s sweet equity.”
The 9,173-square-foot, water-facing house has nine bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and a three-car garage on over 5.7 acres. It listed in the mid-$20 million range and, after a price reduction, sold in just six weeks, Lynch said.
6. 188 Long Neck Point Road
Sale price: $18 million
Located in Darien, this is the only property in the top-ranked sales on Connecticut’s Gold Coast that is not in Greenwich. But it’s easy to see why a stone manor house built on a peninsula on Long Island Sound might attract a well-heeled yachtsman or two.
In 2013, owner John Suhler — founder and chairman emeritus of the private-equity firm Veronis Suhler Stevenson — and his wife, Charlotte, listed the 17,000-square-foot mansion for $30 million. They paid just $8.9 million for what the Daily Mail described as the “Faux Chateau” back in 2000.
But with a less ambitious ask, the Suhlers were able to sell for a hefty profit. The 3.7-acre lot features a half-moon-shaped infinity pool, a deep-water dock and formal lawns. Inside there are nine bedrooms, 13 bathrooms and 22 floor-to-ceiling windows. Janet Olmsted of Halstead handled the deal.
7. 200 Guards Road
Sale price: $13.5 million
This English-style country estate is yet another piece of the original Conyers Farm. It has 30 acres directly on Converse Lake. The seven-bedroom stone house was built by Alan Wanzenberg, who the New York Times called “one of the most influential” designers of the 1980s. It features pretty much every amenity you can dream up, including Lutron lighting, an elevator, home theater, wine cellar, gym, billiards rooms, heated pool, spa, pool house, tennis court, half basketball court, three-hole golf course with sand traps, 2,100-square-foot guesthouse and gated entrance with a 24-hour security guard.
Michele Tesei on the seller’s side and BK Bates on the buyer’s side, both of Houlihan Lawrence, handled the sale.
8. 6 Meadowcroft Lane
Sale price: $13 million
This classic stone mansion was last asking $16.5 million, but once again, a price cut made all the difference. Leslie McElwreath of Sotheby’s represented the seller, and John McAtee of the New England Land Company brought the buyer.
Built in 1928, the 10,553-square-foot, six-bedroom, eight-bathroom house underwent a renovation that restored the property’s historic details while creating a more contemporary open floor plan. The residence features a front-to-back entry hall, high ceilings, an antique fireplace, formal dining room, paneled library and chef’s kitchen. The master suite boasts two dressing rooms, two offices, two bathrooms, two fireplaces and a private screened porch.
The eight-acre lot features three acres of park-like conservation land, a six-bedroom carriage house with two guest apartments, two en-suite staff rooms and enough room for six cars. Naturally, there is also a pool and tennis court. If it sounds Hamptons-esque, that’s because it is.
“Greenwich has always been a place for full-time residents, but we are seeing a lot more weekenders,” McElwreath said. “I am seeing people forgoing the Hamptons and instead buying their weekend homes in Greenwich. The traffic to the Hamptons this summer was worse than ever. Greenwich is just a 45-minute train ride away.”
9. 50 Byram Drive
Sale price: $12.7 million
This 6,621-square-foot mansion is not for landlubbers. Located in the Belle Haven section of Greenwich, 50 Byram has 175 feet of private waterfront with a private beach and views of Long Island Sound and the Captains Islands. The Louise Brooks-designed house has five bedrooms and five bathrooms spread over 6,621 square feet. The grounds have a three-car garage, pool, gardens and Jacuzzi. Ginger DeSimone of Coldwell Banker was the listing broker, and Shelly Tretter Lynch of Sotheby’s represented the buyer.
10. 21 Grove Lane
Sale price: $9.8 million
And last but not least IS the eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom abode of over 10,000 square feet on private Grove Lane. A stone’s throw from downtown Greenwich, the gated home has a 50-foot pool with a spa, nine fireplaces, wine cellar, three-car garage, elevator and gym. There’s also a three-bedroom guesthouse.
The shingled home, built in 1905, sits on more than three acres of lawns and landscaped grounds. Renee Haggquist of Sotheby’s and Gila Lewis of Houlihan Lawrence handled the sale on the seller’s side and buyer’s side, respectively.

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Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam FBW will be back at Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials this year to defend their title of 2016.
The Olympic gold medal champions, Jung and Sam have also confirmed that they will attend the Rolex 3DE in Kentucky in April - an attempt at the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing clearly on the way...
Meanwhile, riders from 12 nations have been named on the released list of 2017 Badminton entries with a strong contingent of riders from New Zealand in particular, Ireland and Australia including Chris Burton winner of Burghley Horse Trials in September 2016.
Gemma Tattersall and Arctic Soul, Badminton 2016.
The impressive line-up from Great Britain includes Gemma Tattersall with Arctic Soul who came 3rd in the event last year and is bound to be a strong contender. Other British riders in the mix include Oliver Townend, Pippa Funnell, Kitty King, Tina Cook and Laura Collett with debutantes Danni Dunn and Tom Jackson also in the mix.

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For someone who is fond of motorcycles, the brand and make matter. They can affect one’s performance. Every person has their own preference in terms of brand, design, and performance. Riders have a special relationship with their motorcycle which is why they are picky when it comes to choosing the brand and make. In this article, we are going to discuss some of the popular and the best motorcycle brands. They are the following:
It is one of the famous Japanese motorcycle brands founded in 1949. They were making aircraft and other vehicles, but in 1963, the company decided to manufacture motorcycles. Some of the popular Kawasaki motorcycles are KLR and Ninja. For beginner riders, Kawasaki is one of the highly recommended brands. As the famous company slogan says, “Let the good times roll.”
It is a German motorcycle brand founded in 1901. Their very first motorcycle was released in 1923. It is known for its sports bike, specifically, the 1000RR. It is the motorcycle make that made the German brand popular not only in Germany but around the globe.
It is another Japanese brand known for manufacturing the best vehicles, be it four wheels or two wheels. Honda has been doing business since 1946 but it started producing motorcycles in 1955. In 1982, Honda became the most popular motorcycle brand and has produced almost three million motorcycles.
The name itself speaks Italian. Ducati is one of the famous motorcycle brands in Italy but later on, has conquered the world. In began manufacturing motorcycles in 1929. Ducati is currently owned by Audi. What made Ducati extremely popular is its V-twin engines, which complement the distinct Italian design. It was in the year 1950 when Ducati produced its very first motorcycle.
It is the most popular motorcycle brand in the United States; truly, the American pride. It was founded in 1903 and is popular for creating choppers and iconic image of bikers. The most popular Harley Davidson bike is 191511F.
It is another Japanese brand built in 1909. It was in 1952 that Suzuki started manufacturing motorcycles. Ten years after, the company became a part of motorcycling sports. Until today, Suzuki remains to be one of the strongest motorcycle brands in motorcycling sports such as MotoGP.
There are so many motorcycle brands out there and the ones mentioned above are the popular choices for experienced riders. Some bikes are classics while others are modern. There is also a rich history in every bike. As years passed by, motorcycle manufacturers make sure that they always have something new to offer to their target market.
They pay attention not only to the design but to the overall built, engine, and quality. There are motorcycle brands and design for everyday riders as well as designs for hardcore riders. The price may vary from one brand to another, but at the end of the day, the built, engine, and quality are the things that matter the most.…


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Log Bird Feeder - 23 DIY Birdfeeders That Will Fill Your Garden With Birds (my note: I haven't looked at all of these, but at least one is a terrible idea. The window birdfeeder -- birds could fly into the glass and hurt themselves.
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We had a really lovely time in September. The amount of goodwill that was shown towards the band and that album had us thinking - what if we were to do it all again?
With that in mind, we've decided that we're going to record a new album together as The Slowdown Family. No "Liam Frost and the..." - a band, as it was meant to be when this thing first started. We'll be working with PledgeMusic to help fund the album's recording and release. That is of course where you come in, but more on that in the coming weeks.
Right now though, we're announcing a show at Gorilla in Manchester on Friday 2nd December. Tickets go onsale tomorrow at 10am, from See Tickets and all the other usual outlets.
We've all grown up so much that it honestly feels like we're in a new band. All new songs heading your way, moving forward with renewed fire for this thing of ours.
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Have you ever played the old classic solitaire card game? Google has introduced the online version of that classic game that you can play for free through the Google search engine on your smartphone or desktop. Through Google Solitaire, Google allows its users around the globe to enjoy the experience of playing traditional Solitaire card games. Google has always been creative in creating its logo, making Google Doodles, and offering entertainment to its users through Doodles games and other Google games. Google Solitaire is one such exciting Google game that is redeveloped on the basis of the age-old Solitaire game and you can play it online for free. Stay tuned with us to learn about key features of Google Solitaire and how to play this game on the Google search engine.
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Here are important things to know about Google Solitaire-
You can access the game through the Google search engine. To play this game, you will require a mobile device or desktop that has a suitable web browser and an internet connection.
It is an easy-to-use controlling game with a simple and user-friendly interface. You can easily drag and drop the cards and move them around the foundation stacks and display. To help you change your moves and strategize, this game includes features like undo and hints.
Imitation of Classic Solitaire Game:
The rules of Google Solitaire are the same as the traditional Solitaire card game, Klondike Solitaire. You have to make an arrangement of a deck of 52 cards into four stacks, following the ascending order from Ace to King. At the same time, you have to arrange the cards in the display columns, following the descending order and switching colors.
Levels of Difficulty:
There are three difficulty levels in Google Solitaire, such as easy, medium, and hard. As you progress to higher levels, the game becomes more challenging, affecting the number of cards you have to deal with at a time from the deck.
Scoring and Time Tracking:
It makes you more competitive by tracking time and providing scores based on the time taken. Your score also depends on the number of moves you made. This is why players will always want to get a higher score by improving their speed.
Fun & Entertainment:
It allows people to play the classic Solitaire game online, test their skills, and have an entertaining and relaxing experience.
*Note: Google Solitaire is a third-party which is hosted by Google. Therefore, over time, you may see changes in the availability and features of this game.
How to Access and Play Google Solitaire?
It’s quite simple to access and play the game. You only require to have a desktop or a mobile device that has a web browser and an internet connection. Now follow these simple steps to play Google Solitaire on your device.
- If your device has Google Chrome or Google, simply open it. Otherwise, open any browser and type www.google.com on the search bar.
- Type “Google Solitaire” on Google’s search bar.
- Once you receive the search results, you will get the solitaire game on the top or click “Google Solitaire (goggle.com/solitaire)” from the search results.
- Click on the “Play” button.
- Choose the level of difficulty of your game and start playing the game.
Different Types of Solitaire Games:
There are five major types of Solitaire games that you can play online, such as Klondike Solitaire, Spider Solitaire, FreeCell Solitaire, TriPeaks Solitaire, and Pyramid Solitaire. Klondike Solitaire is the traditional solitaire game that Google features as Google Solitaire. However, Google does not feature other solitaire games, including Spider Solitaire, FreeCell Solitaire, TriPeaks Solitaire, and Pyramid Solitaire.
Other Googles Games to Play Online:
If you are interested to play online games for free, then Google has many other games for you than Google Solitaire. You don’t need to download these games. Here are some interesting games that you can directly play on Google, such as- Tic Tac Toe, PACMAN Doodle, Snake, Google Atari, Minesweeper, and Memory Game.
Why Should You Play This Game?
One of the major advantages of this is that this game is free to play. Playing Google Solitaire can help you to decrease your stress level and relax your mind. This game can help players to boost their critical thinking skills and attention capacities. You can also feel a sense of achievement while playing this game.
However, you may become addicted to this game. As a result, you will spend a lot of time playing this game. You may even experience depression. Therefore, it is important to set a fixed time to play Google Solitaire or any other games.
You can definitely play the Google Solitaire card game in your free time. This is an exciting traditional solitaire game to play online for free. We have mentioned all the features of the Google Solitaire card game and discussed how to play this game online. To play the game on your smartphone or desktop, simply type “Solitaire” or “Google Solitaire” on the Google search bar and start playing. Enjoy Google Solitaire and let us know your further queries in the comment section.

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A first-gen La Salle graduate is realizing her educational dream at a doctoral program at Auburn
March 12, 2024
Tatiana Guevara, ’22, is studying industrial-organizational psychology.
Tatiana Guevara, ’22, always dreamed of contributing to others’ lives and careers in a big way.
Her dream became a reality during a job shadowing opportunity organized by La Salle University in 2020. Being able to learn from a United Healthcare employee showed Guevara she’d be able to utilize her psychology studies in the workplace.
“It really opened my eyes,” she said.
Guevara has had to overcome a number of challenges to get to this point in her career path.
“Tatiana Guevara is the center of this remarkable story. Though life has presented her with several challenges, financially and otherwise, she’s persevered through these challenges at every step,” Patrick T. Coyle, Ph.D., M.B.A., M.S., assistant professor of management and leadership said. “She is well on her way to doing amazing things in the field.”
Guevara is now continuing her education at Auburn University in the industrial-organizational (I/O) psychology doctoral program. But it was at La Salle where her interest in I/O psychology began.
The Long Island, N.Y., native was looking for a university that was in a major city and offered psychology. That, plus scholarship opportunities and the University’s inclusive makeup made La Salle check all the boxes.
“I never felt out of place at La Salle,” she said.
Choosing her major was easy as Guevara always wanted to make a difference in her community.
As an undergraduate student, she received the opportunity to learn inside and outside of the classroom. She worked as an academic research assistant for Coyle and during that time and co-authored three international peer-reviewed conference presentations at the Society of I/O Psychology (SIOP).
Guevara said she learned so much from La Salle’s faculty, who introduced her to the world of academic research.
Following graduation, she began working as a research assistant, and later, research coordinator at University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine. Guevara gained more research experience studying geriatrics. She assisted with managing teams of nurses, research assistants, participants, and analyzing data and communications.
Now, as a second-semester doctoral student at Auburn, she’s continuing to dive into research focusing on technostress and an individual’s psychological detachment from work alongside smaller projects including studies on eco stress and gig work.
She said the community and resources at Auburn have helped her find the right place to continue her studies following her time at La Salle.
As the first person in her family to attend a higher education institution, Guevara found the support at La Salle immensely beneficial, and she utilized every resource available. After graduating from Auburn, she hopes to work as a practitioner and consultant making positive changes in the workplace.
“I always saw education as my way of dreaming big,” she said.


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|Application number||US 10/252,263|
|Publication date||Apr 10, 2007|
|Filing date||Sep 23, 2002|
|Priority date||Sep 23, 2002|
|Publication number||10252263, 252263, US 7203303 B1, US 7203303B1, US-B1-7203303, US7203303 B1, US7203303B1|
|Inventors||Thomas W. Beasley|
|Original Assignee||Bellsouth Intellectual Property Corporation|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (15), Referenced by (5), Classifications (12), Legal Events (4)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
The present invention is related to the identification of telecommunications equipment. More particularly, the present invention is related to providing a display of identification information on a display screen located proximally to the telecommunications equipment.
Telecommunications equipment is typically stored in racks in a stacked and/or side-by-side configuration within a building such as a central office. The various pieces of equipment may appear identical on the exterior but each piece of equipment has a dedicated function within a telecommunications system. When a particular piece of equipment must be repaired, replaced, or serviced in some other manner, a technician must access the correct device to prevent disturbing other telecommunications services provided by the adjacent equipment. However, this can be confusing and time consuming because of densely populated and indistinguishable devices.
To assist the technician in finding the correct piece of equipment, maps of equipment are often maintained so that each device has a grid location. The technician finds the grid location for the equipment of interest from the map and then approaches the device at the particular grid location previously found. However, the reference map may contain errors or the technician may interpret the grid locations incorrectly when approaching the equipment. In either case, the technician may inadvertently begin servicing the incorrect device resulting in a loss of service. Meanwhile, the device that is intended to receive maintenance remains unaddressed.
Embodiments of the present invention address these and other problems through devices and methods that provide an identification display proximal to each device. The identification display may provide one or more descriptions that allow a technician to view the display once the device has been approached to verify that the device is the intended one.
One embodiment is a device for identifying telecommunications equipment. The device includes an input device that receives user input that identifies the telecommunications equipment. A memory stores the user input received through the input device, and a display screen proximal to the telecommunications equipment displays the user input to identify the telecommunications equipment. A processing device in communication with the input device, the memory, and the display screen, is configured to receive the user input from the input device, store the user input in the memory, and display the user input stored in the memory on the display screen.
Another embodiment is a device for identifying telecommunications equipment wherein the telecommunications equipment includes a memory that stores information that identifies the telecommunications equipment. The device includes a display screen proximal to the telecommunications equipment that displays the information to identify the telecommunications equipment. An interface in communication with the memory and the display screen is configured to access the information from memory and display the information on the display screen.
Another embodiment is a method for identifying telecommunications equipment. The method involves storing identification information in a memory and accessing the identification information from the memory. The identification information accessed from the memory is displayed on a display screen proximal to the telecommunications equipment.
Another embodiment is a telecommunications device. The device includes a display screen that displays identification information for the telecommunications device and a memory that stores the identification information. A processing device accesses the identification information from memory to display the identification information on the display screen. Telecommunications components are also included to send and receive telecommunications signals.
Display devices are provided proximal to telecommunications equipment to display identification information allowing a technician to readily determine whether a particular device is the device that is of interest to the technician. Thus, the technician can be more certain that the device that has been approached is the device that should be repaired, replaced, or otherwise serviced.
The pieces of telecommunication equipment within a central office 100 or other similar structure that houses equipment often have the same or similar chassis exterior making them visually indistinguishable. However, the various pieces of equipment may be performing entirely different functions or be assigned to handle different physical connections within a circuit-switched or packet-switched telecommunications network. Yet, the devices may be located side-by-side or in a stacked configuration within a rack 102 as shown in
As an example, device 104 may include components forming a switch that performs Internet call diversion for dial-up Internet connections to free up voice trunks for voice traffic. In this same example, device 106 may appear from the exterior to be the same switch device as device 104 but instead includes components performing IP telephony gateway functions to convert Internet voice traffic back to POTS circuits. When device 104 or device 106 requires maintenance, the technician must be able to address the correct device so that the other device and the services that it provides go uninterrupted.
To enable the technician to easily verify that the correct device has been approached, the telecommunications device 104 has a display device 108 and/or telecommunications device 106 has a display device 110 that has a display screen presenting identification information for that piece of equipment. For example, the display device 108 and/or 110 may display a unique equipment name assigned to the device. In addition to the unique name, or as an alternative, a description of the function being performed by the piece of equipment may be displayed. The technician approaching the device with prior knowledge of the unique device name or function of the device of interest can then read the display screen to verify that the correct device has been approached.
The display device 108 and/or 110 may be of various forms.
The identification information in this embodiment is entered by a user interacting with a user interface device 208 of the display device 108. The user interface device 208 may be of various forms such as a keyboard, keypad, or touch screen that is in communication with the processing device 204. The user interface device 208 may have mode buttons that cause the processing device 204 to provide an input mode where the display screen 202 shows one or more fields to be filled with information and shows the characters within the field(s) as the user enters the information. The processor 204 stores the information received through the user input device 208 into memory 206 where it can be accessed for display.
Thus, the display device 108 of
Once the identification information data has been stored in memory 206, the user input mode may terminate and the processing device 204 enters a display mode. In display mode, the processing device 204 accesses the previously stored identification information at retrieve operation 306 and provides the data to the display screen 202. The display screen 202 then displays the identification information for viewing by the technician. The identification information may include the unique device name, function description, or a combination of both to assist the technician.
The display device 108 of the embodiment of
The vendor interface 404 of the display device 108 includes logic, such as a programmable processor or hard wired logic, to access the identification information from the appropriate equipment memory location and to provide the identification data to the display screen 402. As discussed above in relation to the embodiment of
It will be appreciated that the embodiment shown in
The user input device may be a keypad 604 that itself may be of various forms. For example, the keypad 604 may be alphanumerical such as a keypad of a telephone. Alternatively, the keypad 604 may contain various navigation keys to navigate within selections provided by the processing device on the display screen 602 when in the input mode. For example, the processing device may provide a display of a typical keyboard on the display screen 602 to allow the user to use the arrow keys of keypad 604 to move a cursor around on the keypad to select the necessary characters for the display.
The keypad 604 may also include a mode key 606 to allow the user to select from the various modes provided by the processing device, such as the input mode and the display mode discussed above. Also, a save key 608 may be included to allow the user to direct the processing device to store the entered characters in memory. Alternatively, a save selection may be provided on the display screen 602 or the processing device may employ an automatic save such as after a specified amount of time.
The display device 108 may be attached proximally to the telecommunications device being identified in various ways. For example, the display device 108 may be attached directly to a faceplate of the equipment or to the rack holding the equipment with screws 606 or another similar fastener such as a nail or VELCRO hook and loop material.
While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to illustrative embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various other changes in the form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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There’s an alarming difference between perception and reality for current and future retirees.
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It’s been a while since we’ve watched an American sitcom, and to be honest we don’t even watch those American variety/singing/dancing shows that have gotten so popular.
But we’re pretty sure they’re nothing like this.
Submitted purely as a cultural artificat to show just how different the Russian public’s mind is than ours, this clip is of some Russian TV/variety show, featuring dancing military generals, singing about how they’re going to shut off oil to the Ukraine and NATO if those guys ever get too big for their briches. As you can see, the audience — which includes several Russian celebrities apparently — is LOVING it.
Now it’s not clear, whether they’re laughing at those dupes in the rest of Europe, or whether the performance itself is making fun of Russian policy. It does seem to have a certain “Springtime for Hitler” quality to it, which makes us surmise that the joke is on Putin. Still, we found it highly amusing (via AmCon)
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Infertility Etiquette 101: Support Friends & Family During National Infertility Awareness Week
National Infertility Awareness Week (April 19-25, 2015), from RESOLVE, brings the fertility community together to help eliminate the stigma often felt by those seeking treatment to have a child. Even in 2015, with all of our advances in reproductive technology, and with the sheer number of couples and individuals who have sought fertility care, the public often misunderstands the world of assisted reproduction. Many fertility patients express that comments and questions from family and friends, including those trying to be supportive, can be confusing and hurtful – although they understand this is likely due to a lack of awareness.
Comments from those with whom you’ve willingly shared your journey to parenthood can also sting. As a fertility patient, you are already experiencing the ups and downs that come with diagnosis and treatment. Facing conversations where you fear judgment or unkind remarks can add to your stress level. Some patients report these feelings make them feel as if they should not share their experiences at all. This is incredibly unfortunate since both women and men seeking fertility care need outlets where they can speak openly about their feelings and experiences.
However, as more people seek treatment, their friends and family are also learning about the fertility community. In order to support fertility patients, we should encourage those around us to engage in Infertility Etiquette 101.
Tips for practicing good infertility etiquette:
Do not press someone for more information than they feel comfortable sharing. Fertility treatment can be straightforward or invasive. You should not push someone for the full story on their surgery or treatment plan unless they feel comfortable confiding in you.
Avoid the phrase “Just relax, and it will happen.” Telling someone to relax so they can get pregnant will have no bearing on their ability to conceive – it will only serve as a reminder that their friends and family may not see their infertility as a real medical condition.
Avoid advice about treatment unless you have personal experience with that line of treatment. Asking someone, “Why haven’t you tried…” can be an exhausting process for those who have probably already tried everything aside from their current treatment plan.
Do not say: “Maybe you aren’t meant to be a parent,” or “There are worse things that could happen,” or “You’re so lucky, think of all the money and time you’ll have to travel,” or “You’ll sleep so much better without a baby.” These comments are in no way helpful to someone who is trying to have a child but is unable to do so on their own– in fact, they can be quite hurtful.
Offer to help when you can: drive your friend or family member to an appointment, or run their errands while they are undergoing treatment. You may find you won’t always be asked to help, but offering your time and energy can go a long way.

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At this time last year, we didn’t know what to expect from new USC coach Lincoln Riley. Could he really turn around the program in a single season?
Riley answered that question with 11 wins. Now in his second season, with the Heisman winner returning at quarterback, the expectation at USC is nothing short of a College Football Playoff semifinal bid.
Here are five questions USC faces as it opens its preseason training camp with bigger goals this week.
USC bolstered its defensive front. Will it make a difference?
The last time we saw USC’s defense, it was in the midst of being totally demoralized by Tulane in the Cotton Bowl. The embarrassing defeat drove home a point that had been simmering all season: USC desperately needed to get bigger, stronger and deeper up front.
It tried to do all three this offseason. USC added three behemoths up front in Anthony Lucas, Kyon Barrs and Bear Alexander, all three of whom weigh at least 290 pounds and should play major roles up front this fall. It got deeper at inside linebacker, adding Oklahoma State transfer Mason Cobb as well as a talented freshman in Tackett Curtis. It even added more edge rushers to put more pressure on the quarterback.
Whether that’s enough to turn around one of the nation’s worst defenses is unclear. Some of the onus for change falls on Alex Grinch, who finds himself at a fork in the road as USC’s defensive coordinator. He needs to get more out of the talent on the roster.
But bigger, stronger athletes — especially up front — can’t hurt. There’s no reason to think that USC will suddenly have a shutdown defense that outshines its high-flying offense. But even an average defense might be enough to turn the Trojans into College Football Playoff semifinal contenders.
How quickly can USC’s freshman pass catchers carve out a role?
Not since 2020, when Ohio State signed two five-star receivers in Jaxon Smith-Ngjiba and Julian Fleming, has a school added two top-20 overall prospects to their pass-catching corps in one recruiting class. Before that, it happened just twice in the previous decade.
So with both Zachariah Branch, ranked seventh nationally by 247 Sports, and Duce Robinson, ranked 19th, USC is in rarefied air with two top prospects. Both seem bound for stardom. The only question now is when they might start living up to that sky-high potential.
No position group on USC’s roster is deeper than wide receiver, where you can make a convincing case for at least six players to start before you even consider Branch and Robinson. The lighting-fast Branch spent the spring at USC, which should help him find his footing more quickly than Robinson. But Robinson’s physical tools are so significant, it’s hard to imagine he’d spend much time on the sidelines. Both will be among the most closely watched during camp.
Expect USC to use the depth to its advantage while bringing the pair along slowly, but eventually, the cream rises to the top. By the end of the season, don’t be surprised if both are major contributors.
How will USC’s secondary competition shake out?
Calen Bullock returns as one of the top safeties in the Pac-12, if not the nation. But beyond him, not much is settled in the Trojans’ secondary.
At cornerback, Ceyair Wright and Jacobe Covington both had strong showings in the spring, while Arizona transfer Christian Roland-Wallace sat out but earned rave reviews in the offseason. Then, there’s the matter of Domani Jackson, the top-rated recruit in California in 2022. Injuries slowed Jackson’s progress as a freshman, but as a 6-foot-1 former track star, no corner on USC’s roster has the tools that he boasts. Could he snag one of the corner spots?
The addition of Alabama transfer Tre’quon Fegans, a former top-100 prospect, the return of Zion Branch and the offseason buzz surrounding freshman safety Christian Pierce only adds intrigue to one of the most wide open competitions of USC’s preseason camp.
How will USC’s offensive line look this fall?
USC lost three of its starters from an offensive line last season that helped Caleb Williams win the Heisman Trophy. But is it possible that the Trojans might actually be better up front in 2023?
That very well may be the case. USC added three experienced starters up front in Michael Tarquin, Jarrett Kingston and Emmanuel Pregnon, plus a freshman tackle with a ton of potential in Elijah Paige. And while it may take some time for a revamped unit to gel, there’s no denying USC has gotten bigger and stronger in the trenches, which should only help Williams as he sets out to repeat as a Heisman winner.
The question still looming over camp is how that group might be configured this fall. Tarquin took the lion’s share of reps at left tackle in the spring, while Kingston, who slotted there at Washington State, shifted inside to guard. Pregnon, a transfer from Wyoming, is likely to take the other guard spot.
Justin Dedich is locked in at center. But it’s still unclear where Jonah Monheim, arguably USC’s best lineman, is best used. Right tackle, where he started last season, seems like the obvious starting point, but multiple coaches have suggested his future is at guard. We should know soon enough how much Riley plans to fiddle with his front in fall camp.
Who will emerge as USC’s lead running back?
Running backs coach Kiel McDonald made it clear in the past he prefers to have a bell cow back in place, even if multiple running backs sometimes share the workload during select games. Senior Austin Jones has more experience in Riley’s offense, and earned the trust of the staff down the stretch last season after Travis Dye’s season-ending injury. But can he hold off MarShawn Lloyd, the South Carolina transfer?
Lloyd is a bowling ball of a back who’s proven he can handle short-yardage situations and running off tackle. His yards after contact per attempt, according to Pro Football Focus, were nearly a yard better than Jones last season. And he’s no slouch in the passing game, either.
How the competition for carries plays out between the Trojans’ experienced pair of backs is anyone’s guess as camp begins. But they aren’t the only two candidates for carries. Freshmen A’Marion Peterson and Quinten Joyner both stood out in the spring game, while redshirt senior Darwin Barlow has the skillset to steal some carries.
The group is so deep that former five-star propsect Raleek Brown is now listed officially as a receiver, although you can probably expect him to tote the rock a handful of times, too.


Anyone one wants parts from a 10' Cave DK. I have mirrors, back plate etc. Everything for the cost of shipping.
The rotating rings tho I will keep or sell for reasonable price.
Faced myself in the mirror an accepted there somethings in life I am not going to be able to do.


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Marcus Lewis capped his college basketball career in an Eastern Kentucky uniform with an NCAA tournament appearance, winning the College Slam Dunk contest, after he and Adreian Payne put on a show.
Two months later, the 6-foot-4 high-flyer was back to throwing down jaw-dropping dunks. Lewis is participating in part of The Basketball Tournament in Philadelphia this week, playing with Rep Your City.
On Friday, the former Eastern Kentucky guard caught a pass from YouTube sensation Aquille Carr, and was able to finish the alley-oop through contact.
Rep Your City was eliminated in Round 2.
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