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Last week Governor Christie and the Department of Community Affairs released a "Best Practices Checklist" for municipalities receiving state aid. If your community wants to receive 100% of its state funding, the municipality will need to comply with 41 out of 50 of the items on the checklist. If your municipality fails to meet the established threshold, they will lose up to 5% of their state aid.
Last year the checklist was optional for municipalities. Starting last October DCA started requiring municipalities receiving transitional aid to adopt a series of waste-cutting measures, like pay to play reform.
This is the first year that DCA is tying the final amount of state aid to the number of waste-cutting measures a town is adopting.
Municipalities have been given a 50 item checklist sorted into 8 areas: general management, financial standards, budget preparation & presentation, health insurance, personnel, public safety, energy, and municipal & school district cost-sharing.
In these tough budget times, every penny counts - which is why it is important for citizens to be participating in the process and make sure your town is doing everything it can to get all its money.
Some of the proposals your town should be looking into:
- Pay to Play Reform Ordinance
- Posting Budget information online
- Cost-Sharing Agreements between the municipality and school district
- Energy Audits
- Salary Sunshine online
Citizens should review the "Best Practice Checklist" and attend your next municipal council meeting to make propose checklist items that will ensure your towns gets 100% of state aid.
Municipalities on a calendar year budget have until September 1, 2011 to complete a work sheet; municipalities on a fiscal year budget have until April 1, 2012.


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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Joseph D. Kearney (Marquette) and Thomas W. Merrill (Columbia) have posted Private Rights in Public Lands: The Chicago Lakefront, Montgomery Ward, and the Public Dedication Doctrine, 105 Northwestern University Law Review (2011). The abstract:
The Chicago Lakefront, along Grant Park, is internationally regarded as an urban gem. Its development - or, perhaps more accurately, lack of development - has been the result of a series of legal challenges and court rulings, most famously involving the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, Illinois Central R.R. v. Illinois (1892), and four decisions of the Illinois Supreme Court, from 1897 to 1910, involving Aaron Montgomery Ward. The former invented the modern public trust doctrine, which continues as much the favorite of environmental groups; the latter involved the now largely forgotten public dedication doctrine.
This article begins with a description of the evolution of what is now known as Grant Park. After tracing the origins of the public dedication doctrine in the nineteenth century, the article describes how the doctrine was invoked in controversies over the use of the Chicago lakefront before Montgomery Ward came on the scene. The article then details Ward’s remarkable crusade to save Grant Park as an unencumbered open space, which created a powerful body of precedent having a lasting impact on the use of the park. Next, the article describes the limits of the public dedication doctrine that was recognized in the Ward precedents. The article concludes with some brief observations about why the public trust doctrine eclipsed the public dedication doctrine, a comparison of the efficacy of the two doctrines in the context of the Chicago lakefront, and by offering general reflections about what this history tells us about the promises and pitfalls of recognizing 'antiproperty' rights to contest development of public spaces.
A terrific example of how legal history and land use case studies can illuminate important issues of legal doctrine.
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Canon S70 - why I'm still pleased
...still remain Impressed -
nice but perhaps not that remarkable....
until one realizes this is from a "ridiculouly" severe crop from this full frame -
the cropped shot is almost at 100% pixel level......
Why didn't didn't I just zoom in on the shot?
Well actually I have to confess I intended the full-frame shot - but I kept showing people the zoomed in (cropped) portion - and people kept asking to see that shot......
So I had to crop it to the way people had seen it.......
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A Weighted Sum Technique for the Joint Optimization of Performance and Power Consumption in Data Centers
Abstract:With data centers, end-users can realize the pervasiveness of services that will be one day the cornerstone of our lives. However, data centers are often classified as computing systems that consume the most amounts of power. To circumvent such a problem, we propose a self-adaptive weighted sum methodology that jointly optimizes the performance and power consumption of any given data center. Compared to traditional methodologies for multi-objective optimization problems, the proposed self-adaptive weighted sum technique does not rely on a systematical change of weights during the optimization procedure. The proposed technique is compared with the greedy and LR heuristics for large-scale problems, and the optimal solution for small-scale problems implemented in LINDO. the experimental results revealed that the proposed selfadaptive weighted sum technique outperforms both of the heuristics and projects a competitive performance compared to the optimal solution.
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NORTH Wales Police is cracking down hard on drink-driving.
Early figures in the drink-drive campaign suggest the message is not getting through to a minority of motorists.
More than 1,000 tests have been carried out since the campaign started on December 1.
Eleven days into the campaign 48 people had been arrested across North Wales for either providing a positive breath test or for failing to provide a breath test.
North Wales Police is determined to crack the problem and officers will be doing checks at all times.
Targeted patrols will also be conducted to emphasise the dangers of drink-driving.
The force has also reinforced its crucial message to drivers.
“It is frustrating,” said Inspector Alan Hughes, of the Eastern Roads Policing Unit.
“Despite year-on-year efforts warning motorists not to get behind the wheel after having a drink, it’s evident there’s still a minority who choose to ignore this advice.
“If you’ve been drinking it’s highly likely you will be caught. Don't take the risk – don't drink and drive.”

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A Beauty Blender makeup sponge is a unique, multi-purpose tool that you can have in your makeup kit. Along with blending foundation, a Beauty Blender is useful for a range of creative makeup tricks! Here are three creative ways that you can use a Beauty Blender sponge.
Use it to bake your concealer
I love this trick when setting concealer underneath my eyes! This trick works well with a slightly damp Beauty Blender. It may seem strange to apply the powder with a wet sponge, but water won’t transfer to your skin. Dampen the tip of your sponge, load it with powder, then dab it underneath your eyes to set your concealer.
Use it to blend your foundation and moisturizer
Sometimes, an oil-based foundation won’t blend with a water-based moisturizer, or vice versa. If you use a Beauty Blender to apply your foundation, it will be easier to press the product into your skin after applying moisturizer. This technique blends the products together and reduces the look of a caked complexion.
Use it to apply nail polish for an ombre manicure
Giving yourself an ombre manicure is one of the most creative ways to use your Beauty Blender sponge. Apply your desired colours to the flat end of the sponge and press it into your fingernails for an ombre, colourful nail design.

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Click Here For List Of Education Schemes For Elementary, Secondary, Higher Education
India has implemented several schemes to improve education across different levels, including elementary, secondary, and higher education. Here are some of the major schemes in each category:
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA): Launched in 2001, SSA aims to provide elementary education to all children aged 6 to 14 years. The scheme provides financial support for the development of infrastructure and the appointment of teachers, among other things.
Mid-Day Meal Scheme (MDMS): Launched in 1995, MDMS provides cooked meals to children in government and government-aided primary schools across the country. This scheme is aimed at increasing enrollment, retention, and attendance of children in schools.
Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA): Launched in 2009, RMSA aims to improve access to and the quality of secondary education in the country. The scheme provides financial support for the development of infrastructure, appointment of teachers, and the introduction of vocational education in schools.
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS): Launched in 2008, NMMSS provides scholarships to students from economically weaker sections who are studying in Class IX to Class XII in government and government-aided schools. The aim is to encourage students to continue their education and to reduce the dropout rate at the secondary level.
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA): Launched in 2013, RUSA aims to improve the quality of higher education across the country. The scheme provides financial support for the development of infrastructure, appointment of faculty, and introduction of new courses, among other things.
Pradhan Mantri Scholarship Scheme (PMSS): Launched in 2016, PMSS provides scholarships to students from economically weaker sections who are pursuing higher education in technical and professional courses. The scheme is aimed at encouraging students to pursue higher education and to reduce the financial burden on their families.
These are some of the major schemes for elementary, secondary, and higher education in India. The government continues to implement new schemes and programs to improve access to education and to promote the development of the education sector in the country.


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Comedy Central comes to SUNY Cortland in the form of three stand-up sketch comedians on Sunday, April 14.
Funny guys Chris D’Elia, Adam Ray and Streeter Seidell bring their acts to the Corey Union Function Room for an 8 p.m. show as part of the Comedy Central On Campus Tour. The event, which is free and open to the public, is presented by the College’s Student Activities Board (SAB).
“Workaholics,” “Arrested Development” and “Pranked” are just a few of the group’s television credits.
D’Elia, named one of Variety magazine’s 10 comics to watch in 2011 and pictured at the above left, likely is best known for his physical humor and his starring role in the NBC sitcom “Whitney.” He has appeared on television shows such as “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and “Workaholics,” and will be featured in a one-hour stand-up special on Comedy Central in the fall.
Ray also has guest starred on “Workaholics,” in addition to television favorites “Arrested Development,” “According to Jim” and “Two Broke Girls.” His online comedy sketches have collected more than 30 million views and he’ll appear this summer in “The Heat,” a police comedy film starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy.
Seidell’s fame grew thanks to the popular CollegeHumor website, for which he is an executive editor. Additionally, he co-stars in “Pranked” on MTV and co-authored The CollegeHumor Guide to College, the site’s first book. His writing has appeared in many well-known publications, including the newspapers The New York Times and The Washington Post and magazines Wired and Men’s Fitness.
For more information, contact SUNY Cortland’s SAB at 607-753-2034.

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I dont know how to begin this. I dont even know if this site is worth anything but here goes. For years now I’ve being suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts and I’ve never told anyone. Not friends or even family. It’s almost a reflex to smile and make them laugh. I didnt even know what was wrong until I caught myself thinking about suicide while out with my friends. I was actively trying to act normal, I then realized I had a pattern of this and that’s when it finally sunk in how deep I was in this pit. I cant look at myself in the mirror without feeling anxiety and having self destructive thoughts pop into my head. I cry myself to sleep I just want to be able to open up but I dont know how to Express feelings. I feel embarrassed that I feel this way which makes me feel worse. I use to cut myself as a teen and now lately as my depression gets worse I am getting the urge again. I feel so alone I just want it to be over I’m tired of crying and laughing and pretending I just want to sleep.
I myself tried commiting suicide once but I failed because I was taken to hospital on time but you know what now I regret doing that even thinking about that no matter how bad life sometimes become how bad I feel I push myself to work it out and Even sometimes I don’t win but I don’t regret trying I so can not forget the face of my Mother and Father while they were rushing me to the hospital so helpless so much pain in their eyes they thought it was their fault that I did that they were not able to watch me because when they do they used to cry in the corner and that time that bluddy time I promised myself no matter how hard life becomes I would never ever give up and here I’m healthy and out of depressed phase.
I’m sorry that it had to go that far before you could heal yourself but I’m glad to hear someone made it out.
I desperately want to tell someone in my family.
I just wish I knew how to get the words out to one of them. I’ve never given them reason to think something’s wrong… on the outside I act completely different. I’m cynical sure but I make jokes I’m easy going but inside I feel like Im slowly dying. Makes me feel selfish to even think about sitting them down to talk like what business do I have to even take up there time or I think deep down they dont care anyway I’d just be wasting my time…
I’d rather hear your story than attend your funeral. i’m saying this to you because i’m going through the same thing and i have absolutely no idea how to feel. when you said smiling and making people laugh was a reflex i felt that on a personal level more than you know. i don’t now you and im sending this anonymously because i want you to know that even someone you don’t know and someone you’re probably never going to meet doesn’t want you gone.
Hey @twistan98, I hear you. I am a working woman and I go through this everyday. On the outside, I am the reliable bossbabe. On the inside, there’s this loneliness that doesn’t seem to end. Nights are spent on tears. Mornings are rushes because I’m expected to carry out my duties. I had history of self harm but now I see my body as a temple. That means, it is sacred. I don’t have the right to do anything with it. What I can do is nurture it, take care of it to the extent that’s possible by me. There are days I go without taking care of myself but once I realize I’m falling into this habit I get up from the bed and wash my face with cold water. It makes me feel better albeit temporarily. I try not to think of harming myself. I have made a difference in the lives of a lot of people and doing so, even if that means I feel emotionally numb. Even if there’s no hope for tomorrow, I live for this moment. This mindfulness is what is making my life bearable. So, whenever you get the thought of harming yourself, take a deep breath, don’t think of anything. Just your breath and how amazing it is to be able to just live, to just breathe. What you said about seeing in the mirror, I went through that as well. I broke all the mirrors in my room because all I could see when I looked into the mirror was a sad helpless woman with dead eyes. I have been ingrained with low self esteem since I was young. I try to think of things that made me happy, that made me feel accomplished and that’s enough of a reason to keep living. Also, I have read a lot of books about WW2 and have realized that I have been blessed to live this life. Imagine what the people who were inhumanely killed during the war. Don’t we all deserve to be alive even if that means living with uncertainty, insecurity and sadness? Because to be alive is the greatest thing to happen.
On a side note, there’re Chinese movies by name ‘To Live’ and ‘Ocean’s Heaven’. I watch them/read quotes from them when I feel like I’m in a deep pit.
I completely understand what you’re saying about confronting your feelings to your parents is more difficult then taking off your life when they have zero Idea what you’re dealing with, I have had this feeling too but trust me may be they really are good in listening if you know the right way to make them understand especially a mother mine never used to sit and talk much she was very strict since in the hospital when she came and looked at me with eyes filled with tears I hugged her and cried out my every pain through my tears she understood how extreme pain i was facing but then after that she always ask me how am I doing and everything I’m planning to do about my friends, I can sense it she is trying to comfort me and tell me indirectly that I’m here for you no matter what.
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Thank all of you! Obviously I’m not cured of these feelings but hearing these words of encouragement helps . If anyone wants to (I’m not trying to be creepy) I have a private instagram if you’d like to DM and talk privately. Its twistan98
Umm… I’m not here to preach you how life is priceless because I’m more than certain that you have come across such messages innumerable times.I really empathise with you on the fact that only we can be the true judge of the extent of our sufferings and our endurance and no has the the right to belittle our problems… But the thing which restrains me from surrendering to that peaceful slumber is that maybe tomorrow something gonna happen that will change my life even in the smallest of ways and maybe I’ll never look back… Maybe.

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Before booking your airfare, be mindful of these potential issues.
In light of liberalized trade with Iran made possible by the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC’s) General License H and the relaxation of US secondary sanctions, personnel of a non-US company, whether or not owned or controlled by a US parent, may be considering travelling to Iran to explore potential business opportunities. Here are some key points to consider as you make your plans.
An OFAC General License provided in 31 CFR § 560.210(d) authorizes travel to Iran from the United States or by US Persons (US citizens and US permanent resident aliens]) from outside the United States to do market research or gather business opportunity information. This authorization includes
On August 22, the US Department of State (State Department) reissued a travel warning for Iran that reiterates and highlights US citizens’ risk of arrest and detention, particularly dual national Iranian Americans. Iranian officials continue to detain or prevent foreigners (in particular, dual nationals of Iran and western countries, including the United States) from leaving Iran. The State Department says US citizens traveling to Iran should very carefully weigh the risks of doing so and consider postponing their travel. The State Department additionally instructs US citizens who reside in Iran to closely follow media reports, monitor local conditions, and evaluate the risks of remaining in the country.
The State Department advises that Iranian authorities continue to unjustly detain and imprison US citizens, including students, journalists, business travelers, and academics, on charges that include espionage and posing a threat to national security. Iranian authorities have also prevented a number of Iranian American citizens who traveled to Iran for personal or professional reasons from departing, in some cases for months.
The US government does not have diplomatic or consular relations with Iran, and therefore cannot provide protection or routine consular services to US citizens in Iran. The Swiss government, acting through its embassy in Tehran, serves as a protecting power for US interests in Iran. The Foreign Interests Section at the Swiss Embassy provides a limited range of consular services that may require significantly more processing time than at US embassies or consulates.
The Iranian government does not recognize dual citizenship and will not allow the Swiss to provide protective services for US citizens who are also Iranian nationals. The Iranian authorities determine a dual national’s Iranian citizenship without regard to the dual national’s personal wishes. Consular access to detained US citizens without dual nationality is often denied as well.
The US Visa Waiver Program (VWP) Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (the Act), which took effect in January 2016, has adversely affected some travelers to Iran who wish to enter the United States. Under the Act, travelers in the following categories are no longer eligible to travel or be admitted to the United States under the VWP:
These individuals will still be able to apply for a visa using the regular immigration process at US embassies or consulates.
As of January 21, 2016, travelers who currently have valid Electronic System for Travel Authorizations (ESTAs) and who have previously indicated that they hold dual nationality with one of the four countries listed above on their ESTA applications will have their current ESTAs revoked.
The US Department of Homeland Security’s secretary may waive these restrictions if he determines that such a waiver is in the law enforcement or national security interests of the United States. Such waivers will be granted only on a case-by-case basis. As a general matter, categories of travelers who may be eligible for a waiver include
The Department of Homeland Security does not specifically define what travel to Iran for “legitimate business-related purposes” means, how the department applies the definition, or what evidence is necessary to sustain such a claim and successfully receive relief. Anecdotal evidence suggests that administrative avenues for relief from the Act’s provisions to enter the United States after travel to Iran for “legitimate business-related purposes” are obscure. Travelers to Iran who want to enter the United States and require a visa to do so should apply through the routine visa application process at their appropriate US embassy or consulate and not expect rapid administrative agency relief for the effects of the Act.
Morgan Lewis’s international trade and economic sanctions team can assist you with export control and economic sanctions compliance posture. If you have any questions or would like more information on the issues discussed in this LawFlash, please contact any of the following Morgan Lewis lawyers:


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PALMA Local Police seized 600 bootleg items from three beachfront shops.
The police were alerted by a passerby that forged brand name goods were being sold.
Once this was confirmed, the shop owners were charged with crimes against industrial property.
Meanwhile, Palma City Hall has announced that it will offer training courses for ‘looky-looky’ men to make it easier for them to get a legal job.
The councillors for Citizen Safety, Angelica Pastor, and for the Palma Beach district, Llorenç Carrio, met with illegal, itinerant salesmen, as well as police and members of Catholic charity Caritas. It was suggested that agreements could be reached with local businesses to offer them work.
They were reminded that what they do is illegal and asked to avoid confrontation with the police who are only doing their job. They were also reminded that it is illegal for children under 18 to be offering services such as hair braiding on the seafront promenade.


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If you are like many people in Missouri, your dog is a valued member of your family. For some people, a dog is much like a child. You love it and do anything to ensure it is safe and happy. If you and your spouse decide to divorce, it can create a situation concerning the dog. Perhaps you both want to keep it and it becomes a point of contention during the divorce proceedings. At this point, the court will weigh in.
According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, courts see dog custody disputes often. There are a few different ways a court may handle your case depending on the situation. If either of you can prove you owned the dog before you got married, then that person is most likely to get awarded the dog. However, if you got the dog during your marriage and you have children, the court may set up a visitation schedule that mirrors the schedule of the children. For example, if you have your children on the weekdays and your ex-spouse gets them on the weekends, then you have the dog on the weekdays and the dog goes with them to the other parent’s house on the weekends.
In some cases, the court may look at the dog separate from everything else and treat it with similar standards that it treats children. This means the court looks at what is in the best interest of the dog. It may consider who takes care of the dog’s daily needs and other needs to determine who acts as the main caregiver and thus who should get custody.
Do keep in mind that while dogs may be handled in a similar manner to children, there are no support payments awarded for animals by the court. This information is for education and is not legal advice.


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T Bone Burnett, Jay Bellerose, Keefus Ciancia
The Invisible Light: Acoustic Space
volume 1 of this exciting concept album trilogy from legendary producer t bone burnett consists of a unique fusion of trance, electronic, folk, tribal and global music, which makes for a powerfully meditative listening experience.
Burnett describes the trilogy as “an experimental song cycle” comprising a single piece of poetry broken down into distinct songs. The albums explore the idea that society has been subject to over a century of electronic programming, a “programming epidemic,” which is causing us to lose our ability to differentiate fact from fiction. At the heart of this trilogy is technology and how it has advanced significantly throughout the course of the last century, with radio, film, television and the internet serving as central parts of our lives.
- High John
- A Man Without A Country (All Data Are Compromised)
- To Beat The Devil
- Anti Cyclone
- The Secret In Their Eyes
- Being There
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UN condemns Iranian government’s treatment of Christians
The UN condemned the treatment of Christians in Iran this week and called on the Iranian govermment to “immediately and unconditionally release all those who have been arrested and detained for exercising their right to freedom of religion or belief.”
The UN cited the specific case of three church leaders jailed for more than 10 years in 2017 and called on the Iranian government to “immediately and unconditionally release all those who have been arrested and detained for exercising their right to freedom of religion or belief.”
The targeting of Christians in Iran represents a “disturbing pattern”, according to the UN
Believers seeking asylum in the UK highlighted their fears of being sent back.
For Iranian Christian convert asylum seekers like “Daniel”, their country’s brutal treatment of believers is a reason to fear deportation. He has found a new home in a church in the UK, but is haunted by what might happen to his family if he is forced to return.
“If I went back,” he says, the authorities would arrest me. They would put me in jail and I would be killed, I would be hanged. They will kill me, me and my family. I am not afraid because I will be meeting Jesus but I am afraid about my family.”
Daniel worshipped in underground house church in Iran, but fled the country he was discovered by the authorities. A fellow convert was murdered and his body parts dumped outside the doors of four churches in his home city as a warning of the consequences of “apostasy.”

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ANALISIS DAMPAK PENERAPAN SISTEM ERP TERHADAP KINERJA PENGGUNAJournal: Binus Business Review (Vol.6, No. 1)
Publication Date: 2015-05-29
Authors : Aries Wicaksono; Hery Harjono Muljo; Ignatius Edward Riantono;
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Keywords : Analysis; ERP System; User Performance;
The background of this research was to determine how the impact of the implementation and use of ERP systems on user performance and the factors that affect the successful implementation of the ERP system so that it can have a positive impact for users of the ERP system after the implementation of ERP systems. This study aims to Knowing whether the implementation of ERP systems on firm performance impact on ERP users in the company and Produce conclusions in the form of an evaluation of the implementation of ERP in the company in order to provide a positive impact on user performance. The model used to evaluate the impact of the implementation of the ERP system is Quantity of Work, Quality of Work, Job Knowledge, Creativeness Cooperation, Dependability, Initiative, personal qualities. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative method of analytical and evaluative, by analyzing the impact of the implementation of the ERP system to the components of the user's performance. The results obtained are implementing ERP systems have a positive impact on user performance components.
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The story follows two different protagonists from their first person perspectives - Four or John Smith - and Seven. In Four/John's world he is on the run from law enforcement with Six and Sam and still trying to come to grips with his new alien powers. In Seven's world she is trying to work out how to live her life as a super-powered alien in a Spanish orphanage that really seemed a lot more like a convent. Seriously what is it with Spanish Convents orphanages and novels?
Anyway in conclusion this is a book you can give or take about. It's certainly no masterpiece but neither is it brain-fryingly-awful. It's the deep fried version of a book, containing lots of fat and probably not going to help you develop any literary skills but certainly fun enough to read at the time. But also utterly forgettable. I certainly won't remember this story until I read the next novel because it's merely momentary reading fun.


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Title 42, the United States pandemic rule that had been used to immediately deport hundreds of thousands of migrants who crossed the border illegally over the last three years, has expired. Those migrants will have the opportunity to apply for asylum. President Biden's new rules to replace Title 42 are facing legal challenges. Border crossings have already risen sharply, as many migrants attempt to cross before the measure expires on Thursday night. Some have said they worry about tighter controls and uncertainty ahead. Immigration is once again a major focus of the media as we examine the humanitarian, political, and public health issues migrants must go through.


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The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the scheme of amalgamation for amalgamating Bank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank, with Bank of Baroda as the transferee bank and Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank as transferor banks.
- The amalgamated bank will be better equipped in the changing environment to meet the credit needs of a growing economy, absorb shocks and capacity to raise resources. Economies of scale and wider scope would position it for improved profitability, wider product offerings, and adoption of technology and best practices across amalgamating entities for cost efficiency and improved risk management, and financial inclusion through wider reach.
- It would also enable creation of a bank with scale comparable to global banks and capable of competing effectively in India and globally.
- Strengths of individual banks - such as Dena Bank's relatively higher access to low-cost CASA deposits, Vijaya Bank's profitability and availability of capital for growth, and the extensive and global network and offerings of BoB will translate into advantages in terms of market reach, operational efficiencies and the ability to support a wider offering of product and services.
- The amalgamated banks will have access to a wider talent pool, and a large database that may be leveraged through analytics for competitive advantage in a rapidly digitalising banking context. Benefits would also flow as a result of wider reach and distribution network and reduction in distribution costs for the products and services through subsidiaries.
- Public at large shall benefit in terms of enhanced access to banking services through a stronger network, the ability to support a wider offering of product and services, and easy access to credit.

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The theme for this year’s Tropical Fruits New Year’s Eve party is Shine and no doubt organisers will be hoping for more sun than they were blessed with at Fruitopia Fairday yesterday (August 26).
The change in the weather resulted in somewhat fewer attendees than usual and saw the popular dog show moved indoors at the last minute, curtailing the competition.
One special canine entrant was ‘Mind Dog’ Zoe. Her owner Ellie (pictured with friends June and Johanna) says Zoe helps her deal with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. That makes her an outright winner in our book.
Entrants in the cake show were also down but the quality was high, with cake judge ‘Miss Mel’ pronouncing each of the luscious entries a winner.
P-FLAG co-ordinator Gordon Balfour-Haynes said he was pleased at the number of younger kids at the event, many of them there with their parents.
‘We were able to connect with around 100 young people,’ he said, adding it was good to see many local Lismore families ‘dropping in to see what it was all about’.
From elder mentors to youth activists, the Australian initiative Wear It Purple Day sent ambassadors Brock (pictured right) and Damien up from Sydney to promote next Friday’s event.
Brock told Echonetdaily, ‘Wear it Purple Day started in 2010 by two Sydney school students after numerous reports of LGBTIQ teens committing suicide’.
‘Since then it’s taken off and it’s really exciting to see the amount of support out there.
‘A lot of schools are getting involved and creating Queer Straight Alliance groups – and how they use Wear It Purple Day to help support the LGBTIQ students is amazing.
‘We read and hear so often of what it means to them when people wear purple in support.’
Wear It Purple Day is this Friday, August 31.


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September 24, 2010
Basel May Cut Investments For Money Market Funds
By Dan Seymour
The Basel III bank capital requirements proposed earlier this month threaten to eviscerate the supply of eligible investments for tax-free money market funds – an industry already struggling with a severe supply shortage.
Bankers and analysts have argued that the proposed capital requirements would make it more expensive for banks to guarantee municipal debt.
In a research report last week, Chris Mauro, head of municipal strategy at RBC Capital Markets, estimated the requirements, if phased in, would add 100 basis points to banks’ cost of writing letters of credit and standby bond purchase agreements guaranteeing floating-rate debt issued by triple-A rated municipal governments – and presumably more for lower-rated governments.
Though the implementation of these proposals is many years off, it could eventually spell bad news for tax-free money funds, which invest almost exclusively in municipal products guaranteed by banks. “Our initial take on it is that it’s going to have an impact on the available amount of supply out there for LOC-backed variable-rate demand obligations,” said Michael Sebesta, director of liquidity management at StableRiver Capital Management.
The proposals are scheduled to be ratified at a Group of 20 meeting in November, and then implemented in phases until January 2019.
The $333 billion tax-free money fund industry offers investors supreme safety and liquidity, an equivalent of cash. Money market funds are bound by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Rule 2a-7, which forces the industry to invest in super-short-term and superliquid paper. That primarily means floating-rate municipal debt with a put option, enabling the investor to sell the debt back to the municipality if nobody else will buy it.
Because few municipalities have the financial wherewithal to repurchase their own debt at the investor’s option, these VRDO structures typically entail paying a bank to commit to buying the debt from any investor exercising the put option. During the credit bubble, these types of guarantees were cheap and easy to find. Municipalities issued $284.4 billion in puttable VRDOs from 2005 to 2008, according to Thomson Reuters, representing 18% of all state and local government borrowing during that time.
The financial crisis forced many banks out of the business of guaranteeing municipal debt because their credit ratings were no longer strong enough to meet money fund requirements. The market is now dominated by a half-dozen banks, which enjoy significant pricing power and market concentration. Last year, municipalities sold just $32.3 billion in puttable VRDOs, the smallest total in a decade. This year they’re on pace to sell $16.5 billion – the lightest supply since 1992.
RBC Capital Markets estimates the amount of VRDOs outstanding has shrunk to around $390 billion, from a peak of $525 billion in 2008.This contraction in supply fortunately coincides with an evaporation in investors’ interest in money market funds.
With the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates pinned to zero, and signaling repeatedly that it intends to keep them there for a long time, the short-term products money funds invest in offer very little yield.
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association swap rate, which measures the average short-term yield on the municipal VRDOs purchased by tax-free money funds, was 0.29% as of Sept. 15. After fees, tax-free money funds deliver returns of just 0.04%, according to iMoneyNet.
That has spurred a momentous exodus from money funds. According to the Investment Company Institute, investors have withdrawn $156.2 billion from tax-free money funds since the end of 2008.The outflows have muted the impact of the supply shortage.
Sebesta, though, wonders what happens when interest rates eventually rise and investors once again start putting money into money market funds. It is hard enough for money market fund managers to find paper when investors are withdrawing $1.7 billion a week from tax-free money funds, as they have on average in 2010. Just imagine how bad it would be if they start putting money in.
“At some point, when rates begin to normalize and move back up, supply will become a significant issue for tax-exempt money market funds,” Sebesta said.
Even more so with these Basel III requirements, some argue. The proposal would require banks to commit more of the safest form of capital to these guarantees as well as hold a portfolio of ubersafe assets the bank can liquidate to cover the cost of honoring the facility.
“Once fully implemented, the Basel III capital and liquidity rules will significantly increase the cost and decrease the availability of bank credit facilities for issuers of LOC and SBPA supported municipal securities, and will likely result in more banks curtailing their presence in the U.S. municipal credit backstop market,” Mauro wrote.
Joseph Fichera, the chief executive of Saber Partners LLC, said there is “no need to panic or switch to other products.” First of all, even if adopted with no amendments, the first wave of Basel III implementations is not until 2015. Most liquidity facilities meanwhile have a term of one to three years, Fichera said.
Further, Fichera, whose advisory firm specializes in structuring liquidity facilities for municipal utilities, said: “For municipals, many, not all, banks are already overcharging on liquidity facilities” relative to what corporations pay for these types of guarantees.
Fichera estimates a double-A rated municipality might pay 65 to 100 basis points for bank liquidity, versus 20 to 40 basis points for a comparably rated corporation. That implies banks have room to bear more costs before the burden of guaranteeing municipal debt becomes even comparable to backing corporations.
Mauro’s 100-basis-point estimate was derived from an internal RBC model used to compute costs of capital.
The Basel proposals would impose greater costs on banks in three categories: capital, liquidity and leverage. The bulk of the estimated increase in costs comes from the capital requirements. By requiring capital to come from safer tiers, Basel III would force banks to pay more for the capital used to finance municipal VRDO facilities. Most of the rest comes from a “liquidity coverage ratio,” which would require banks to maintain a pool of safe, liquid assets capable of covering the costs of honoring the facility in a doomsday scenario.
The capital and liquidity requirements essentially mean “more than $2 in bank balance sheet will be needed to provide a $1 credit facility,” Mauro wrote. For every $1 in guarantee, the bank would need $1 in low-risk capital plus $1 in liquid assets that can cover the guarantee. Municipalities will likely explore alternatives to VRDO financing, Mauro said, including tax-exempt index-based floating-rate notes.
Many of these would not be eligible for purchase by money funds. For example, since the Basel liquidity proposals would require banks to maintain liquidity to cover potential losses over a 30-day period, banks may try to structure VRDOs with put options of more than 30 days, Mauro said. That would not tempt money market funds, most of which rarely venture into securities that cannot be liquidated for that length of time.
Sebesta said he would not be surprised if municipalities devise structures eligible for purchase by money markets, citing some instances in which taxable issuers have found ways to accommodate money fund buyers.
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A COLEFORD trader has launched a petition in favour of getting a budget supermarket to open up in the town.
When planners rejected the scheme for a 1,254 sq metres Aldi store in Tufthorn Avenue in July Peter and Clare Hilgart, who run a computer shop, set about launching a petition in favour of the scheme.
And just two months later, some 1,500 people have signed the paper petition circulating around the town.
Mr Hilgart explained that the general feedback is that a budget retail supermarket was needed to keep people spending in the town.
“It’s been estimated that millions of pounds is being spent by people leaving the area to shop elsewhere.
“And as people are already leaving the Forest of Dean to do their shopping, I am confident that if the store were to be built, people would travel the 800-yards to the out-of-town store to shop locally.
“Coleford people are fed up with the limited choice from the only supermarket in town.”


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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Muhammed Adamu has ordered the immediate mobilization of all police operational assets and resources to bring an end to the wanton violence, killings, looting and destruction of public and private property across the country.
A release signed by the Force Public Relations Office, DCP Frank MBA says, IGP Adamu also asked them to reclaim the public space from criminal elements masquerading as protesters in some parts of the country.
The IGP gave the order to all Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIGs), Commissioners of Police (CPs), Heads of Police Operational Units, Squadron and Base Commanders in charge of Zonal/State/FCT Commands, the Police Mobile Force, Counter Terrorism Unit and the Special Protection Unit, today 24th October, 2020. In addition, CPs/Heads of Police Formations in the various states have also been charged to mobilize their men and work in sync with the Command CPs in the areas where they are domiciled, to dominate the public space and ensure peace and safety in the affected areas.
The IGP, while noting that enough is enough to all acts of lawlessness, disruption of public peace and order and wanton violence which have resulted to indiscriminate looting of shops, malls and ware houses, damage to property and loss of lives in some parts of the country, further directs the Police strategic managers to personally lead and coordinate the operation and use all legitimate means, to halt further slide into lawlessness and brigandage.
The IGP enjoins law-abiding citizens not to panic but rather join forces with the police and other members of the law enforcement community to protect their communities from the criminal elements.
He further calls for the understanding and cooperation of the citizens assuring that the action is geared towards ensuring public order and safety and public security in our communities.
The IGP however warns trouble-makers not to test the collective will of the nation by coming out to cause any breakdown of law and order.
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This year, the Disciples decided to make it a bit different. We made a script (click on the link below for the final copy) and basically showed our audience what Christmas was like around the world. We rehearsed this many times and enjoyed performing it during the service. It was then followed by a few bible readings, we sand "Once in Royal David's City" while Mary and Joseph came up the aisle. Overall it was an enjoyable event an we all loved taking part.
If you couldn't be there please feel Free to check out the script below. Bye!


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In his temporary order telling the state to hold off on removing the tents, U.S. District Court Judge Lynn Winmill wrote that the tent city is a political protest in a public place -- the grounds surrounding the old courthouse which, the judge noted, are "highly visible and physically close to the seat of government, making it a natural forum for political protests."
The state has argued there's nothing in its new law that specifically targets Occupy Boise's protest. Nonetheless, Judge Winmill has concluded there's the appearance that the state is trying to shut down a political message.
The judge also stated an argument can be made that sleeping at the site is also protected freedom of expression.
"The act of sleeping in the tents conveys a message of personal commitment and sacrifice to the political cause that is not conveyed by the tent city alone," Judge Winmill wrote. "Political messages gain power by virtue of personal commitment and sacrifice. And while sleeping isolated from context is perhaps the least expressive activity imaginable, it becomes imbued with great meaning as used by Occupy Boise."
Many people we talked to are intrigued by the debate.
"It's a fine line," said John Chatfield of Boise. "The tents are kinda ugly to look at. But you want to protect the rights of the citizens. I think the courts need to weigh in further."
"It's freedom of expression," said Rachel Neely of Boise. "I think he's right."
"Let 'em stay," said Boise's Hannah Webb. "They're not hurting anybody. They're not accomplishing much, but they're not not doing any harm."
Nobody told us directly that Judge Winmill got it wrong, and top lawmakers were not commenting. But we've seen people drive by the encampment, honk their horns and tell protesters to go home.
The law passed by the legislature would have cleared the grounds of everything.
As it is -- for the time being anyway -- the tents can stay but the camping equipment must go. No sleeping's allowed but protesters can staff the site around the clock.
The judge ordered the state to wait until Friday before removing any camping-related personal belongings.


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Commercial property includes a variety of property types. Some are obvious while others may not be as well known. Many people who have invested in residential property are hesitant to invest in commercial property because it seems like a more complicated process. If you know what commercial property is, however, and why it makes an attractive investment, you will likely be more open to investing in commercial property!
There are three main types of commercial property which almost everyone is aware of. These include:
- l retail property – shopping centers, strip shopping, stand-alone shops
- l office property – medical centers, office buildings, strata offices
- l industrial property – factories, warehouses, workshops, distribution centres
Other types of commercial property, still fairly well known but perhaps not as obvious at first glance, include:
- petrol stations
- hotel and motels
- parking stations
- storage facilities
- There are also ‘composite’ properties that are categorized as commercial. These are properties that have more than one use, such as a building with a retail store on the ground floor and a residential apartment on the first floor. In large cities you would notice even larger composite properties that include car parking, retail shops, serviced apartments, residential apartments and offices as part of the one property!
What Makes Commercial Property An Attractive Investment?
Other than the different uses for the different types of property, what are the primary differences between owning residential property and owning commercial property?
If buying a home for yourself and family, your main consideration is usually to have a comfortable home in a neighbourhood that’s a desirable place in which to live. It’s a decision you make with your heart and emotions, as well as for practical reasons of convenience to facilities such as schools, shops, medical support, etc.When buying residential property as an investment you have different criteria. You want to know how much money you would earn by renting the property and whether the property will increase in value over time (and by how much). You aren’t as concerned about the residential investment property being located in an area in which you would choose to live personally, because it’s more about the money potential.
Similarly, investment decisions about commercial property are made with your head, rather than your heart and emotions. They are based on the bottom line financially, or the rental income that the property can generate and how secure that income will be.
The tenant and the lease terms the tenant signs are vital factors in deciding whether or not a commercial property is going to be a good investment or not.
In a well structured commercial lease the owner can secure:
- fixed term of tenancy
- specific rent review periods
- specific basis of review, such as fixed increases, review to market, review to CPI (Consumer Price Index), review to an additional, specific percentage, or any combination of the above.
An important difference that makes commercial property a good investment when compared to residential property is that the operating expenses are almost always paid by the tenant. This is spelled out in the lease agreement. Also, as the costs of maintaining the commercial property increase, the tenant is usually required to meet these increases. This helps you maintain your bottom line.
With commercial property investment you have a substantial degree of certainty in regard to the net annual income from the property.

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Mr. Afred Lee Foreman
Published 5:29 pm Thursday, December 17, 2020
Mr. Afred Lee Foreman, 75, of Jacksonville, Florida (formerly of LaFayette) died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 at the University of Florida Health Hospital, Jacksonville.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 in Handy Cemetery, LaFayette at noon CST with the Rev. Ed Vines officiating.
Mr. Foreman is survived by three sisters, Judy Foreman Davidson and Beatrice Foreman, both of West Point and Nell Bledsoe, Opelika; one brother, Winston Foreman, LaFayette; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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From maize meal to vegetables
A daily portion of 125g of maize meal - that contains soya for protein, sugar and salt - is given to learners. This is known as a maize blend, which is usually these learners’ only meal for the day.
The programme is rolled out countrywide in 80% of regions, feeding learners at 1 500 schools.
The yearly budget for the feeding programme costs the ministry of education, arts and culture a total of N$80 million every year.
The ministry currently has no supplier for the maize blend, Edda Bohn, its deputy executive director said.
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia has yet to provide them with an international supplier as there are no local suppliers of soya, she said.
Meanwhile, a new feeding programme has been introduced in addition to the old programme.
The Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSFP) was designed to feed learners from marginalised communities as well as tackle poverty in the country. According to a presentation by Bohn at a transforming education pre-summit in Paris, the new programme will provide more opportunities for farmers.
She said the new feeding scheme was implemented last year and, according to a document received from the team on the ground implementing the feeding scheme, it was started in August 2021 in 19 schools and will continue for a maximum of seven months in the 2022/2023 financial year. Small farmers and producers make up a total of 153 suppliers of ‘basic vegetables’ for the HGSFP.
The project is currently running in seven regional directorates, which are the Kunene, Ohangwena, Kavango East, Kavango West, Zambezi, Omaheke and Hardap regions. Furthermore, the food items are procured through local producers within the vicinity of the schools.
“Some areas work well, like Mariental and Stampriet where there are currently local producers,” Bohn said. She further emphasised that to expand the project, “a market for the community in the community has to be created”.
Going forward, the ministry - through partnerships - would like to expand the programme by combining the two feeding schemes. In practice, the idea is to provide learners with the diversified meal three times a week and the maize blend two times a week.
The NSFP was implemented in 1992 and was originally funded by the World Food Programme. The ministry took over the feeding programme in 1996. Semi-arid regions are targeted through the programme and it aims to assist in improving the concentration and attendance of learners.

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"Block'em Squad" Women’s crop top
Introducing the "Block'em Squad" Women’s Crop Top – a blend of style and comfort that's perfect for your spring and summer wardrobe. Crafted from 100% combed cotton, this crop top offers exceptional softness and enhanced durability compared to regular cotton shirts. The relaxed fit, dropped shoulders, and cropped length ensure a comfortable and fashionable wear, making it an ideal choice for warmer seasons.
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- Heather Colors Composition:
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- Relaxed Fit:
The relaxed fit ensures comfort while maintaining a laid-back and effortless style.
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Designed with a cropped length, making it an excellent choice for spring and summer, allowing you to stay cool while showcasing your unique style.
- Ribbed Crew Neck:
The ribbed crew neck adds a touch of texture and a classic detail to the overall design.
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The side-seamed construction provides a tailored fit, ensuring the garment drapes elegantly on the body.
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Reinforced with shoulder-to-shoulder taping for added durability and longevity.
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Despite advances in agriculture in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPR Korea), a shortage of fresh produce undermines the population’s nutritional status. Fruit is grown on large state farms and cooperative farms, but pests and diseases reduce yields and quality. CABI is working with key stakeholders in the fruit sector to develop best practice guidelines for fruit integrated pest management.
Agricultural production in DPR Korea is low, resulting in food shortages and the need for international aid. Ensuring food security is a priority for the government. We have helped the newly-established Department of Plant Protection to sustainably improve agricultural production by optimizing its ability to develop and implement plant protection strategies. We have enhanced their operational capacity, improved access to knowledge and facilitated interactions with international counterparts.


A MAN had died after a motorcycle crash in Armadale when his bike left the road and hit a tree.
Major Crash officers are investigating the fatal crash, which occurred at about 5.30pm on Monday afternoon.
A man was riding a yellow Suzuki off-road motorcycle north along Burns Road when the bike the road and collided with a tree.
The 38-year-old man from Gosnells suffered critical injuries and was taken to Armadale Hospital by ambulance but he died a short time later.
Major Crash investigators would like to speak to anyone who may have seen the crash or the Suzuki motorcycle before the crash.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online.


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A Guide on Using Royalty-free Music
When creating commercial or personal videos, it is always a good idea to incorporate some background songs to make it more captivating. Although, you should know that you cannot just apply any song to your video. Hence, you have to search for royalty-free music that can fit well to your video. In royalty-free music, you are allowed to use the track without necessarily paying for the license of the song. The royalty-free music is the kind where the music artists are free to share the tracks but under strict conditions. This is, therefore, a great way for you to use an interesting song that contributes to whatever message you have in the video.
You should, therefore, make sure you know how you can find the royalty free music susbscriptions. You are advised to take your time and simply look for a royalty-free music website that can sort you out. All you have to do is go online and browse for a list of the royalty-free music sites. In a royalty-free music site, you can download the music you want without worrying about any copyright issues. Therefore, you can be confident that whatever music you use will be used rightly.
You have to also confirm that the royalty-free music website has many songs available to the users. The greatest royalty-free music websites will make sure they have all types of songs available. On top of that, you should make sure the royalty-free music site has many songs to provide to their subscribers. You should also make sure the royalty-free music platform that you settle for has the new songs listed too. You can boost your videos by making use of the new music tracks in the market. You are also supposed to look at the clarity of the music tracks that are available at the royalty-free music platform.
In conclusion, you are supposed to look for a royalty-free music site that is easy to use. You should make sure you will stream through the royalty free music susbscriptions platform without much hassle. This means that the royalty-free music site has to be designed by professionals for great usability. You are also supposed to check if the royalty-free music platform is open to anyone. Some royalty-free music sites will offer free services for a specified period. The moment you go beyond the specified number of days for the free use of the royalty-free music platform, you are required to pay up so that can full access once again to the royalty free music susbscriptions.
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How Do I Control Humidity In Garage, My Tools Are Rusting?February 23rd 2009
Q: I am having a problem with surface rust accumulating on my tools in my insulated garage. Could you recommend a small dehumidistat-controlled exhaust system I can install, which will help prevent this from happening?
A: The solution you are looking for is called a WizzVent; this is a multipurpose moisture control unit, which is suited for areas such as this. It monitors any increase in humidity and will respond automatically to maintain humidity levels. This unit is easy to install as well, you simply cut a 4.5-inch hole in the outside wall, no more than a foot from the floor. Fasten the unit to the wall, attach the vent cover to the outside wall and plug in. For more information visit www.wizzvent.com or call them directly at 1-888-430-2244.
Q: We have a metal door on our front entranceway with white vinyl trim around the glass window that has turned yellow where the sun hits it. Is there any way to clean the yellow off and prevent it from discolouring again?
A: All metal doors have a primer coat unless otherwise specified. The plastic trim on steel doors will turn yellow if not painted within six months. This is caused by the ultra-violet rays of the sun.
Once the trim has yellowed you cannot clean it. The only remedy is to paint it.
To finish steel doors, first wash with Home Cleaning Formula using a scotch brite pad (not steel wool). Wash both sides and rinse with clear water. Remove hardware; select your colour and paint with a top quality exterior semi gloss acrylic latex (EcoLogic, available through Cloverdale Paint, would be a good choice). It's important to note that I do not recommend an oil/alkyd paint since it will not resist the expansion and contraction of the metal caused by the sun, which will then cause the paint to crack and peel.