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2017 may have been one of South Africa’s most politically and economically action-packed years to date, but many online publishers may be surprised to learn that these are not among Mzanzi’s top five most browsed topics of the year.
As one of Africa’s most widely used web browsers – serving over 250 million users around the world, including 53% of South Africa’s mobile market, Opera Mini is perfectly positioned to use its masses of data on consumer browsing habits to shed light on the topics and content types that captivated South African audiences the most in 2017 – and here’s what we found topping the most-read list.
As in Nigeria, Kenya and much of the rest of the continent, football is what South Africans love to browse the most. From the latest fixtures and results to industry news, gossip and scandal, the beautiful game tops the list as South Africa’s most searched topic.
If you’ve spent any time on the internet in the past decade, there’s a very good chance that you’ve read a listicle of life hacks – the content category coming in at number two on our list. Fast-living South African audiences, it seems, have a serious soft spot for an interesting DIY project or convenient how-to video.
With a reputation for leading innovation in fashion on the African continent, it’s no surprise that women’s fashion scoops the number three spot in 2017. A talented population of designers and a rising wave of trend analysts, photographers and fashion bloggers are set to ensure this trend continues well into the future.
It’s good to know that South Africans are using the power of the internet to get a little more health conscious as a population – health and lifestyle content ranks at number four of South Africa’s most browsed content in 2017.
South Africa is fertile ground for a rich, booming music scene, with its hip-hop artists in particular achieving almost god-like status on local social media. Whether it’s a hot new track or one of the blockbuster hip-hop concerts that roll around every year, hip-hop was on every South African’s lips (and smartphones) in 2017.


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Drink plenty of water: There can be no better way to make sure that you stick to the right schedule than by taking up the easiest way to get it done. Water is nature’s purifier and it helps you flush out all the unneeded and unnecessary deposits. The more you sweat, the more the toxins are washed out from your body. The greatest benefit of this trick is that it is completely free and anyone can take it up at anytime. All you have to do is just gulp down a couple of glasses more than you normally do.
Skin care products: During the course of the day, if you are a person who has to do a lot of outdoor work, you are left exposed to a lot of pollutants. They slow down the recovery rate and actually end up hampering your skin texture. Try to use some skin care products that rejuvenate your skin and help t heal at a faster rate. They will help you fight back against the daily onslaught that your skin undergoes. In the longer run of events, these measures become quite necessary to follow.
Wash your face properly: There is more number of skin pores on your face than anywhere else in your body. It means that there is a greater chance of dirt accumulating on your face than anywhere else. This brings the additional problem of blackheads and whiteheads appearing on your face. They appear as a blemish on a perfectly good toned skin. If you do not want to suffer from this issue, make sure that you have a good face wash to cleanse out the sticky residual materials.
Parlors and massages: The blood flow on your face is quite essential in determining the glow that resides on your face. When you get a massage the blood vessels are stimulated and work with more vigor. The blood flow to the face increases and you appear in a better frame of health.
So as you just read, you have to follow a number of steps to keep your face looking in prime. And believe us, all investments pay off in the end.

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For ten years The North Face has worked with inspiring applicants from Australia and New Zealand to help turn their expedition dreams into reality. The North Face Adventure Grant 2018 marks the tenth year of the grant, and its support of the adventurous communities of Australia and New Zealand.
Applications for 2018 expeditions close November 30, 2017. At this time all proposals will be reviewed by a panel and the recipient will be notified in December 2017.
Human-powered expeditions that embody the spirit of exploration.
The recipient is awarded with $8,000 towards their expedition, and $2000 worth of gear from The North Face to aid in their pursuit.
More information on the grant @ www.thenorthfacegrant.com.au.
Brisbane-born Lucy Barnard has set off to become the first woman to walk the length of the world. Lucy departed Sydney on February 14th 2017, to start the journey from Ushuaia, at the southern-most tip of South America, and cross 15 countries over 30,000 kilometres to the northern-most point in North America, Barrow, Alaska.
Lucy will use no motorised transportation, walking the distances on land and paddling by kayak for any water crossings. She plans to complete the trek within three years – one year through South America, one year through Central America and one year trekking through North America.
The idea for the expedition set in on Lucy Barnard while travelling through Patagonia, reading George Meegan’s book titled The Longest Walk which documented his journey from the bottom of South America to the tip of Alaska.
Lucy is currently over 2000km and 37 weeks into her journey. For more information on her expedition and for interview opportunities, please reach out.
Keep up to date with Lucy’s expedition at www.tanglesandtail.com.

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The boyfriend of an alleged victim of forced marriage told a court she had joked about her parents "giving her away" weeks before she flew to Bangladesh on a sham holiday.
Leeds Crown Court heard the boyfriend, who is still in a relationship with the "highly westernised" victim, was told: "What if they give me away?"
It was said after the 19-year-old victim's father started selling "stuff" before the trip which made her think he was saving up to pay for a wedding.
A court previously heard the woman was pulled out of school in Leeds and and deceived by her own parents into travelling abroad for an arranged marriage with her first cousin.
Her father threatened to "chop her up in 18 seconds" if the then 18-year-old refused to go through with the forced marriage, a jury was earlier told.
During cross-examination today, the boyfriend said his girlfriend had joked about her parents organising an arranged marriage three weeks before flying to Bangladesh.
"That's what I have been told by her," the boyfriend added. "I can only think of one thing knowing the Asian culture, that's a forced marriage.
"When it was said to me before she went it was a joke completely, I never thought in this day people still do that."
The boyfriend sent his girlfriend a message saying: "You could see this coming."
"In that moment it just kicked into me that we could have stopped this from happening," he added.
The court heard the boyfriend, who cannot be named for legal reasons, first became concerned after receiving a message on July 11 - seven days after she had flown to Bangladesh.
The victim told her boyfriend "don't message me for a while, I'll explain later", a court heard.
"It did not sound right for her to say that," the boyfriend added.
"I felt like something was clearly happening."
He told the court his girlfriend never mentioned the existence of a person who was being touted as a potential suitor before she left for Bangladesh.
The lovers, who met in November 2015, kept their relationship a secret from the girl's parents because they didn't "think they would approve".
The girl's parents had been separated for a number of years, the court heard.
Jurors had previously heard the victim was taken out of her school during term time for what she was told was a family holiday to Bangladesh in July 2016.
The woman was eventually rescued by authorities, after secretly contacting her boyfriend in the UK.
Both of her parents are accused of forcing marriage and using violence or a form of coercion to get their daughter to enter into the marriage without her consent.
The defendants appeared in the dock today with the assistance of a Bengali interpreter.

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While not as epic as Joe McNally's shot of the guy changing the light bulb on the Empire State Building, it was pretty cool to photograph some of my "brothers" on the Laconia (NH) Fire Department doing high angle rescue training from the roof of one of the city's tallest buildings on Monday. I've been extremely fortunate to have been a member of the department, as their photographer, for a number of years now and have photographed and participated in many of their training sessions over the years.
Monday afternoon started with a phone call from Chief Ken Erickson telling me that "the boys" were "playing" on the high rise and they had said "Alan should come and take some pictures." So I headed up to meet with the gang and was swung up onto the roof in the aerial basket. The guys are, out of necessity, consummate safety pros so everyone on the roof was "clipped in". I shot a bunch of images of the guys rappelling down the seven story (yes, you city types, I know, seven stories is nothing) building. They had a bunch of fans in the building, which houses a fair share of elderly folks (like me), who were applauding as the guys made it safely to the ground. The lead guys in this exercise are Jeff Desrosiers and Steve Hanser, both experts in ropes and all the little gizmos that go along with being able to lower someone safely to the ground from what is, for some, a dizzying height. If Jeff said he could take a ball of string and make the aerial ladder fly, I'd go along with him. Jeff yelled out to me "Hey Alan, want to go?" and I said sure. Now a small disclaimer here, I've done this before, but I think a few of the new guys didn't know that, so when I said yes and started suiting up, I think they were a bit surprised.
Like I said, Jeff and Steve are experts, like "Don't try this at home", at this stuff and once you're clipped in, it's amazing how secure you feel as you lean backwards out over the edge of the building, until you're parallel with the ground and then just start walking backwards down the side of the building. Way cool! As I said before, I've done this with these guys before and, I'm happy to say, some of what I learned the first time actually stuck! I don't think anyone will forget, or let me forget, the first time, on a three story building, when I stepped off the edge too early and smacked into the side of the building, camera and all. Neatly over the edge, parallel to the ground, walk backwards. Yes, it's really that simple. I told my oldest son Ryan, who is a merchant marine, about it and his answer was "F--- that!" My youngest, Kevin, who is an avid sky diver was like "Way cool, Dad!" When I had lunch with the Chief the next day, he said "Why am I not surprised?"


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Orthopaedic surgeon, Brent Morris, MD, shares a challenging case of a patient with a severely retroverted glenoid. BLUEPRINT™ 3D Planning Software not only enabled Dr. Morris to plan the case, but also provided him with a better understanding going into the procedure.
Orthopaedic surgeon, Erik Black, MD, presents a case he planned for patient receiving reversed total shoulder arthroplasty, with the use of BLUEPRINT™ 3D Planning Software.
Join Gilles Walch, MD, Jon J.P. Warner, MD, and George Athwal, MD for a virtual symposium where they utilities BLUEPRINT™ 3D Planning Software to debate Pre-Operative Planning for an Augmented Anatomic TSA with a B2 Type Glenoid.
BLUEPRINT™ 3D Planning Software can help you quickly and accurately plan for total shoulder arthroplasty. Studies have shown that 2D evaluations regularly under-estimate retroversion by up to 15 degrees in A1 and B2 glenoids compared to 3D measurements.


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Hi our pug is around 8months old. He weighs around 7 maybe 8 lbs. Got into milk chocolate I would say about 2 oz. It was a 3 oz bunny my daughter ate the head/neck already. He is vomiting some and drinking water. What do I need to do?
Veterinarian's Assistant: Is there anything else important you think the Veterinarian should know about Ollie?
Welcome to JustAnswer.com! My name is***** and I have been a licensed veterinarian for 10 years. I would be happy to answer your question. I'm sorry to hear that Ollie got into some chocolate. At his weight and given the quantity of chocolate he ate, he is at risk for having abnormal heart arrhythmias. I recommend getting him to the ER for treatment with activated charcoal and monitoring.
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I have two dogs that ate a tube of flicks chocolate (1.6 oz.
pug: Tonight..I came home to vomit and diahrea all over the place.
My dog ate a little bit Of chocolate. Should I be worried?
corgi: home to dicover she had eaten a box of chocolate.

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Planning for Victoria’s new Aquatic & Wellness Centre.
The Crystal Pool and Wellness Centre Replacement Project has been a priority focus of the City of Victoria, with a goal of ensuring that this infrastructure meets the community’s social, health and wellness, and environmental objectives over the long term. The new facility will be a fully-accessible, inclusive, and welcoming community centre for residents of all ages.
Recently, Victoria Council directed a change in the approach to delivering the project which is anticipated to lead to additional benefits although it may mean a delay in constructing the new facility. This change includes shifting the proposed site from a park to an existing parking lot next to the City’s arena. The new location provides the added benefit of allowing for a net increase in park space for this urban neighbourhood, once the existing recreation centre is decommissioned, and also presents an opportunity to explore further energy efficiencies as well as additional community amenities. Although we are taking more time to investigate opportunities we will remain in contact with you as this work progresses. Thank you for your continued support!

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What is the meaning of the adjective lambent?
Which of the following words means reddish-yellow?
What is the meaning of the noun gramarye?
What is the meaning of the adjective otiose?
What is the meaning of the verb vitiate?
Of these traditional craftsmen, which one was the shoemaker?
Which of these words means “meekness” or “gentleness”?

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It is hard to believe but it has been over 30 years since Sylvester Stallone created "Rocky" and celebrated triumphant acclaim and success with his story of an underdog boxer whose willpower leads him all the way to the heavyweight championship title. The film went on to win 3 Oscars and countless other awards, instantly catapulting Stallone into the Olympus of Hollywood superstars. After three successful sequels in the 80s, he now decided to revisit this beloved character to show us Rocky 30 years later. An aging Rocky, but still with a will to fight for his self-respect.
We first meet Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) in the streets of Philadelphia. He is a successful restaurant owner who never gets tired of retelling his boxing stories to his patrons or posing for snapshots over and over again. But despite the success there is a dark shadow hanging over Rocky Balboa's life, phasing out virtually anything he takes pleasure in. Adrian (Talia Shire), his wife and the love of his life, has passed away. Rocky is lonely and heartbroken, visiting her grave for hours every day unable to find peace, tragically wounded and unable to rebound. Rocky and Adrian have a grown-up son, Robert Jr. (Milo Ventimiglia), but he is busy living the fast-paced corporate career life and has very little time for his father and very little understanding for his suffering.
Despite his pain, Rocky is still a loving and giving man and when he meets little Marie (Geraldine Hughes) working in a skunk bar he wants to help her. He remembers her from 30 years ago when she was a kid living on the same street. Now she's a grown woman with an adolescent son, Steps (James Francis Kelly III). Rocky quickly realizes that Steps is at a critical age on the border of adolescent rebellion, highly impressionable and potentially hanging with the wrong crowd. He takes Steps under his wings to keep him off the streets and eventually also gives Marie a job in his restaurant. Rocky is a giver from the bottom of his heart. It is who he is and he enjoys feeding his down-on-their-luck former ring opponents for free or pulling his brother-in-law Paulie (Burt Young) through life.
Then Rocky decides that he has to get rid of his frustrations and his pain and he returns to boxing. Just locally; small time, he thinks. But as soon as word spreads that The Italian Stallion is back in the ring the managers of reigning heavyweight champion Mason Dixon (Antonio Tarver) think a show match between Dixon and Rocky would be their ticket to riches. Interestingly Rocky agrees throwing everyone's advice in the wind. Rocky, better than anyone else, knows what is still inside him and he trains himself for a tournament that few people take seriously – the old man against the undefeated knock-out wonder.
When I picked up "Rocky Balboa" I wasn't sure if I really wanted to see the film. After four movies I really felt there was little left to say on the subject. Boy, was I wrong, and I am sure glad I did watch this film, because Sylvester Stallone once again proves that Rocky is not a story about men knocking each other senseless in a ring. It is the story of a man, his iron will and his struggle to find his own peace.
Instantly, what struck me about "Rocky Balboa" is the film's tone. This is a sweet, emotional story about a man we have come to love. From the first moments we feel empathy for this hero, remembering his glory days, seeing who he has aged, and sharing the pain of him losing Adrian. In many ways Rocky feels like a relic and it is that very feeling that drives him back to boxing. When he decides to enter the ring with the reigning champion, 20 years his junior, it may feel like a farce to the world, but as the viewer we immediately root for Rocky because we know that no one deals a punch like Rocky and absolutely no one takes them like Rocky. He may not have a chance to win, but he sure has the chance to fight with grace and win back his self-respect.
Coming as a wonderful 1080p widescreen transfer, "Rocky Balboa" is making a nice showing. The film's cinematography doesn't make it a showcase movie for high definition. While the image contains a good level of detail, the image does not revel in intricate textures or powerful colors the way at period film would, for example. The look of Rocky is bland, bringing out the urban setting of the film. All the more striking is the switch to Las Vegas then for the match itself. Featuring a helicopter shot of the Las Vegas strip, suddenly the image turns breath-takingly sharp and detailed with a million little lights, razor-sharp edges, rich colors and amazing contrasts. We immediately know that this is a whole different world from the streets of Philly, the home of Rocky Balboa. The Blu-Ray transfer on display here catches all that with ease, making the film look absolutely perfect and authentically reproducing the filmmakers' original vision.
Another treat is the 5.1 channel PCM audio track that accompanies the film, as well as the Dolby Digital tracks. Without the big fanfares that became the rocky trademark, the film uses music very subtly and understated. It takes a long time for the Rocky theme to weave its way into the movie's score for the first time and even then it is very sublime, only gradually expanding. But despite the big sound barrier, the film uses surround channels very naturally by bringing out the atmosphere of the streets of Philadelphia. Ambient effects are wonderfully integrated to create a wide sound field that is always active but never obvious. The audio tracks on the disc make sure every little nuance and detail of the sounds and the music is perfectly captured and reproduced.
The dual-layer BD50 disc also allows for the inclusion of a number of great extras on the release, the most important one being Sylvester Stallone's commentary track. If you plan on checking out one feature only, make this one it. The commentary offers so much insight into the production and more importantly, Stallone's world of Rocky and his approach to the material that the time simply seems to fly by as you listen to his commentary.
But also the deleted scenes and bloopers are great additions. There is something inherently funny and otherworldly seeing two boxers start to laugh in the middle of a bout, so check it out. A series of featurettes are also included, taking a closer look at the "virtual championship fight" that is featured in the film and its creation, as well as a segment on the filming of the final fight. The best of the featurettes is probably "Skill vs Will," a piece on the making of the movie in which cast and crew members share their thoughts and experience.
"Rocky Balboa" is another winner in Sylvester Stallone's line of "Rocky" movies. I didn't think it was possible but "Rocky Balboa" is probably my favorite film out of the entire series. And the peculiar thing is that this films works so well exactly BECAUSE of the previous movies. Because we know Rocky and can immediately empathize with him. Because we've seen the great moments in his life. Because we understand where he's coming from and what's boiling inside of him. Without all that prologue "Rocky Balboa" wouldn't be nearly as effective but being the fourth part in the series, the story makes perfect use of those sentiments the viewers are familiar with. If the previous Rocky films showed us Rocky the fighter with a heart, here we have Rocky with a heart on steroids. Make sure to add this film to your must-see list, because films like this don't come around often.

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Get recommended tire pressure for 2012 Hyundai Elantra tires to drive safe, extend tire life and reduce fuel consumption.
Below you will find 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure charts based on 2012 Hyundai Elantra trims and original equipment tire sizes.
Recommended tire pressure for 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS tires.
Recommended tire pressure for 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited tires.
Recommended tire pressure for 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring GLS tires.
Recommended tire pressure for 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring SE tires.
Buy discount 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure gauges, 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire inflators, 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure sensors and 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure monitoring systems.
It is important to maintain proper tire pressure for 2012 Hyundai Elantra tires. Low tire pressure will result in tire underinflation, and high tire pressure will result in tire overinflation, which can compromise tire safety, cause tire blowout, decrease fuel efficiency, cause uneven tire wear and reduce tire tread life. Check 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure regularly, and monitor 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire inflation levels to avoid driving with overinflated or underinflated tires.
Tire inflation value listed on tire sidewall is a maximum tire pressure the tire can be inflated to, and not the recommended tire pressure for 2012 Hyundai Elantra. Use recommended tire pressure listed on the tire pressure chart found on a sticker on driver's door jam or in 2012 Hyundai Elantra manual. Recommended tire pressure for your 2012 Hyundai Elantra tires will be listed in one of the following pressure units: psi (pound per square inch), bar or kPa (kilopascals). Pay attention as your 2012 Hyundai Elantra may have different recommended tire pressure values for front and rear tires. Keep your 2012 Hyundai Elantra tires inflated at recommended tire pressure levels at all times for your driving comfort and safety.
If you replace 2012 Hyundai Elantra original equipment tires with optional tire sizes or you switch to plus size tires, make sure to follow guidelines for the application of load and inflation tables to find proper tire pressure for new tires on your 2012 Hyundai Elantra. 2012 Hyundai Elantra tires with the same load index, regardless of tire size, may carry the same load, but not always, and they may require substantially different inflation pressures. Tire load index may not be used independently to determine replacement tire acceptability for load capacity. An equal or greater load index does not always correspond to equal or greater load capacity at all inflation pressure settings.
Always refer to the 2012 Hyundai Elantra owner’s manual for any specific safety advice regarding the application of 2012 Hyundai Elantra replacement tires.
2012 Hyundai Elantra replacement tires must have equal or greater speed rating compared to the original equipment tires if your 2012 Hyundai Elantra speed capability is to be maintained. It is recommended that tire installers refer to the 2012 Hyundai Elantra owner’s manual to identify any tire speed rating restriction or recommendation that could affect the operation of the vehicle. If your 2012 Hyundai Elantra replacement tires have a lower speed rating than the original equipment tires, the vehicle’s speed must be restricted to that of the replacement tires.
Original equipment tires that come on your 2012 Hyundai Elantra will have the proper tire load index, so stick to that number or higher when you replace them with new tires. Tire load index tells you how much weight your tire can carry. Putting too much weight on your tires will overload them, and can cause tire damage, premature tire wear or even tire blowout. Refer to your 2012 Hyundai Elantra manual to find its original equipment tire sizes and their load ratings.
2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure changes with temperature, so check your 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure when outside temperature goes up or down. During colder months when temperatures drop, 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure will decrease also by approximately 1 psi for each 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintain proper 2012 Hyundai Elantra winter tire pressure by adding air to your tires as needed to the recommended tire inflation levels.
2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure should be checked when tires are cold, after your vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours. It is best to check your tire inflation pressure in the morning, after the vehicle has been parked overnight, using a reliable tire pressure gauge.
If your 2012 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), pay attention to low tire pressure warning light being on. Ensure your tire pressure sensors are working properly to stay alert and enjoy a safe ride. If your tire pressure warning light is on, check front and rear tires to make sure they are properly inflated.
What is the recommended tire pressure for my 2012 Hyundai Elantra?
Recommended tire pressure for 2012 Hyundai Elantra is determined by the manufacturer based on your vehicle's characteristics and original equipment tire sizes. Find your 2012 Hyundai Elantra trim to get recommended tire inflation for 2012 Hyundai Elantra tires.
How do I find my recommended tire pressure setting for my 2012 Hyundai Elantra? What is correct 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure?
You can find your 2012 Hyundai Elantra recommended tire pressure in 2012 Hyundai Elantra owner's manual, on sticker attached to the driver's door jam, inside glove box compartment or fuel door. Recommended tire inflation for 2012 Hyundai Elantra will be listed in psi, bar or kPa.
How to check my 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure?
Proper 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire inflation is essential to the overall tire performance of your vehicle. To check tire pressure for 2012 Hyundai Elantra you will need to know its recommended tire pressure levels and a standard or digital tire pressure gauge. Check inflation levels in 2012 Hyundai Elantra tires with the tire pressure gauge and adjust your 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure to its recommended levels be adding or releasing air. Check 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure levels in all tires again. Make sure to check tire inflation for your 2012 Hyundai Elantra regularly to ensure safe and comfortable drive.
Why is my 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure warning light on?
If your 2012 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) it will alert you when tire pressure is too low and your tires could be underinflated, which can lead to uneven tire wear and can cause tire failure. If 2012 Hyundai Elantra low tire pressure warning light is on, check all 2012 Hyundai Elantra tires for low tire pressure and inflate tires to the recommended tire pressure levels. Keep in mind that Tire Pressure Monitoring System does not replace routine tire pressure check and maintenance.
How to reset tire pressure warning light for 2012 Hyundai Elantra?
To reset tire pressure monitoring system for 2012 Hyundai Elantra, make sure front and rear tires are inflated to the recommended levels. Turn the engine on, then press and hold the tire pressure reset button located under the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Hold the button down until the TPMS light blinks three times, then release the button.
What is my recommended winter tire pressure for my 2012 Hyundai Elantra?
Recommended winter tire pressure for 2012 Hyundai Elantra is the same as all other seasons. You should keep tire inflation at recommended levels in any weather conditions. 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire inflation will decrease with lower outside temperatures, so make sure to check 2012 Hyundai Elantra tire pressure during winter months regularly to keep 2012 Hyundai Elantra tires properly inflated in the winter.


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I visited the 9/10 Iceland program on Saturday evening in the Golden Circle just north of the capital, Reykjavik. They had just finished what most described as the best day of the program followed by watching a bike race (in which one of our teachers competed) and then were off to the hot springs after dinner. Tough competition for me.
The group is staying in a lovely, new Icelandic hostel in Langavatn although it is more comfortable than most hotels here. I met the owner who complimented the group on their excellent behavior including our 11/12 program that had stayed four days earlier. The hospitality, the food and view from the dining area are all exceptional.
The group is doing really well and loving Iceland. I spoke to them about travel and learning and complimented them on choosing the Iceland program amongst so many other possibilities. Joe Pignataro, our Program Manager spoke admiringly of them and said that they were delightful to travel with in Iceland.
Thank you for sending your children with us – you have much to be proud of in them. They are in very good hands with our staff and teachers and they have much to look forward to in the next few weeks as they explore this incredible island.


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Two vehicle thefts and several entries to vehicles near the Mequon Trails condominiums caused Mequon police to warn residents to lock their vehicles.
MEQUON - Two vehicle thefts and several entries to vehicles in the vicinity of the Mequon Trails condominiums caused Mequon police to issue a statement cautioning residents. The thefts and entries took place overnight July 5 or 6.
Both stolen vehicles were unlocked and had keys inside. "Crime in Mequon is chiefly a crime of opportunity," the department reminded residents, urging them to "please lock your vehicles, do not leave keys or vehicles in your vehicles, and remove the garage door opener if the vehicle is left outside."
An SUV taken from the 6800 block of West Kasota Court was recovered on Milwaukee's northwest side the evening of July 7, when four males being pursued by Milwaukee police abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot before being captured. A $300 handbag and $700 in gift cards were taken from the SUV.
A car taken from the 7100 block of West Nashota Court was also recovered the evening of July 7 a few blocks from the SUV. It had also been abandoned, but the people in the car were not found.
Vehicles were entered outside two homes in the 6900 block of West Waunakee Circle and a home in the 7100 block of West Sauk Circle, but nothing was taken from these vehicles.
The police department's statement noted that "the affected area is near North Wauwatosa Road and West Mequon Road, but all citizens should be aware. It does not appear the suspects break in, rather they find vehicles that are unlocked and have keys in them."


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One of the many challenges endured by service members returning home from war is attending college for the first time. This transition can be even more difficult when students encounter a sudden financial hardship. Stockton University seeks to help by providing financial support for these unexpected situations.
On Thursday, May 2, 2019, Stockton University will host our annual Colonel Kenneth R. Stow Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament at Ron Jaworski's Blue Heron Pines Golf Club. This tournament was created to help assist military students experiencing a hardship by providing financial assistance for meals, housing, books, and other necessities. While the GI Bill and other benefits provide for some educational expenses, service members and veterans often encounter costs preventing them from reaching their educational goals.
With your assistance, we can ensure all military-affiliated students are supported throughout their academic career. All donations are tax-deductible, and 100% of the net proceeds go directly to Stockton’s military students. This includes Active Duty, National Guard, Reserves, and Veterans.


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Second offense DUI, result- no jail time.
Third offense DUI, result- Prior stricken, no jail time.
First Offense DUI, result-Dry reckless.
First Offense DUI, result- Wet reckless.
Driving on a suspended license, result-Charges dropped upon proof of valid CDL.
Felony Assault with a deadly weapon, result- Charges dismissed at Pre Hearing Conference.
Domestic Violence/GBI on spouse, result, no jail time.
DMV Negligent operator hearing, result-CDL received with 3 month probation terms.
Probation violation charges (possession of deadly weapon), result- charges dismissed.
Third offense DUI, result- Prior stricken, no jail, electronic monitoring.
Second offense DUI and probation violation, result- no jail.
Kidnapping allegations, result- charges dismissed.
Reckless driving and property damage, result- charges dismissed upon proof of civil compromise.
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At one point, extreme sports games were a dime a dozen. Nowadays, they’re a much more rare breed. Thus, it’s no wonder why Snowboarding: The Next Phase is the first (and so far only) snowboarding game on the Switch—and the console is nearly two years old. Due to there being such a void, I was instantly intrigued by this game’s announcement.
Carrying a subtitle like “The Next Phase” suggests that this must mark a jump beyond the levels of the past. Unfortunately, that’s not at all the case. In reality, Snowboarding: The Next Phase is just about the most simplistic snowboarding title I’ve played to date.
While the game does feature a large number of tracks spread across different real-world mountain ranges like Alaska, Japan, and Russia, there isn’t as much variety as I expected. When playing through the career, you tackle three missions per each of the courses scattered across each zone. There are three tiers of missions, Bronze, Silver, and Gold, and as you complete one tier, the next is unlocked. The number of missions you complete is also counted towards unlocking the next zone. With there being 11 zones in all, it quickly became a slog to try and complete all the different missions.
The main reason I felt like this is that the missions get super repetitive very quickly. They’re all just a slight variation of the same thing: “do X trick for X amount of times,” “collect X amount of Geotags,” “find the special item,” etc. Just as bland as the mission variety are the environments themselves. Even though the game features so many different locales, the themes don’t really stand out that much from each other.
The course design is also surprisingly lacking. There are no set pieces like caves and log cabins, or interactive points like grind rails and half pipes. There are basically two designs: a narrow pathway and an open mountain face with numerous hills and ramps. Seeing that you have to keep backtracking to past courses in order to complete enough missions to progress, the bland design of it all causes everything to mesh together.
What’s supposed to be the most exhilarating part of the game is also rather lacking: the trick system and (lacking) sense of speed. Don’t jump in expecting to pull off wild maneuvers like in the SSX days. Instead, Snowboarding: The Next Phase takes a far simpler approach. While it’s somewhat satisfying to chain tricks together, all you end up doing is a series of flips, spins, and grabs. There are special moments where slow-mo kicks in, and while this admittedly looks cool, it’s still nowhere near as flashy and engaging as the aforementioned snowboarding titles of the past. Yet, the game is extremely trigger happy when it comes to pictures, as it will save screenshots to your Switch album automatically after passing through special photo-ops. As you might imagine, this got very old after just a short time.
Another gripe I have with this game is its performance. While it usually maintains a smooth 60FPS, there are some courses that are locked to 30 FPS (and so are the menus). Considering how simple the cartoony art style is, this is surprising.
Had I not played other snowboarding titles like Steep and Snowboard SuperJam, I probably would have enjoyed this more. But by comparison, it just falls short. This isn’t a terrible snowboarding game; it’s just more tepid than expected. If you’re a fan of the titles I’ve mentioned or other classics like 1080, you’re better off sticking with them.

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CodeWars – entertaining programming-as-a-spectator-sport problem solving to kick the conference off. Hosted and designed by our talented friends Tony and Josh, respectively. A great place to spot some amazing nerd gear!
What to build. How to build it. – the first keynote, presented by Mark Ramm, took us on an entertaining romp through the idea of applying experimental methodologies to product design. Great stuff!
Virtual robotic car racing with Python and TORCS – Python and virtual robot cars! What's not to like?
Python for Humans – the second keynote, presented by Kenneth Reitz, was a thorough and useful discussion of making Python more user (programmer) friendly. Exactly the sort of stuff that should be a keynote!
Lightning Talks – we always love lightning talks, and these were no exception. Lots of quick talks, mostly useful, and highly entertaining!
We also thoroughly enjoyed the dinner (a cruise to Peppermint Bay, followed by a fabulous meal and cruise back to Hobart!) as well as the coffee (which was a tasty blend called "African Swallow", designed specifically for PyCon Australia by Ritual Coffee). The coffee for all attendees was sponsored by Secret Lab, and we were proud to have our logo on every cup. The attendees all really seemed to enjoy the coffee, and we're very proud to have been involved in a small way in the running of such an excellent conference in Tasmania. PyCon Australia returns to Hobart next year as part of their 2-year cycle. We can't wait!
You can find the rest of our photos from PyCon Australia 2012 on Flickr and the videos from PyCon on YouTube. Congratulations to our friend, and frequent collaborator, Chris on the meticulous organisation he and his team undertook to bring us PyCon Australia!

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Technology is available to make life easier for your staff and clients – but where do you start? Which apps are best for your business? Which apps should you be recommending to clients? As a Xero partner, you’re already well ahead of many accounting firms BUT this is just the beginning….
Where? You choose! I’ll come to you.
Who? You and as many of your team as you’d like to involve. How much? For the full day workshop and production of your plan: £895+VAT plus travel expenses.
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I had a conversation over dinner last night that made me really pause and reflect on why I’m attending Xerocon London this year. Emma and I were having dinner with Damien Astolfi from Fidbox – Switzerland’s only 100% Xero Accountants. We were fondly reminiscing about when we met at Xerocon London in 2015.
We were there for the same reasons. To find out about Xero’s solutions for the future of small businesses and to meet the people behind the technology. But we were there for another reason too. We believed that there is a better way to work and we knew that the people at Xero believed that too. Being able to choose where you work, the tools you use and who you work with is massively important.
The right technology can help with this but it’s a mindset change that is needed and for me, learning how to change was the opportunity that was on offer. And Xero wanted to share their thinking with us. And several hundred other people wanted to learn too. It seemed like a perfect opportunity to explore the future and there’s nothing quite like being on a journey with like minded people!
Rod Drury told us the “nature of work is fundamentally changing.” And online accounting gives us for the “1st time a real picture of what is happening in local economics, globally.” – and this gives us the power to make meaningful change.
Karren Brady suggested business owners should “find out what is wrong about your business before your competitors do.” And we should “have everyone asking ‘How do we make this business better?’” – this only happens when you involve everyone and embrace change.
Gary Turner asked “How can we transform small business?” – What a question to start the day with – love it!
Andy Lark told us “The early adopter eats the late majority and the laggards for lunch” and “ it’s more efficient to outsource things to the algorithm.” So true – goodbye manual data entry and duplication of effort!
And we all spent a couple of jam-packed days learning about the tools of transformation. Fast forward 3 years and the growth of Xero has been phenomenal. But, is that a surprise for many people? Not for me and many people I know!
The reason I paused when reflecting was I realised more than ever that it’s not just about the technology. What Xero have done over the last 10+ years, is enable people to work the way they want to work. It may not be for everyone. But for those of us who want to be our true-selves at work, we now have an opportunity to work the way we want to.
We can now choose who we work with and how we work with them. It is a hugely liberating feeling when we say no to potential clients because they are not a good fit. When potential clients search for people like you because they know there must be someone out there that can really help and transform their businesses. And then they find you and connect with you, wow, it’s unbelievable!
And when you come to Xerocon and listen to other people’s stories of how they have changed the way they work along with their plans for the future, it’s truly inspiring!
And it’s not about pure luck. Damien told me last night that he’d said to me when we first met that he felt really lucky to be at Xerocon. He kindly reminded me that I’d replied to him that it wasn’t luck that put him on that plane from Switzerland.
Some Xero Partners are not just their client’s trusted advisors for finance. When they recommend the right technology for automating time-consuming processes, they can be trusted advisors across the business operations. I love helping Xero Partners learn about the other areas they know they can help.
Since Xerocon 2013, I have worked very closely with the team at Fresh Financials. We have collaborated on a lot of cloud integration projects, implementing the best technology for our respective clients, and then providing on-going training and support. By offering a world class suite of apps that integrate with Xero, we are able to advise, implement and train businesses with the right cloud solution for their business needs.
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Employment Assistance Program :: Barksdale Life :: Force Support and Services.
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Decorating a new apartment can be a lot of fun, even on a tight budget. Granted, you might feel overwhelmed if this is your first apartment, but a little ingenuity and elbow grease can make any apartment look fresh, sophisticated, and welcoming.
A trained professional will help guide you through major decisions that are key to decorating any space, such as style, color, upholstered pieces, rugs, and furnishings. When you are spending $1,200 for a new sofa and $400 for an area rug, it is important to make good decisions. You might choose a sofa that looks great in the showroom but find out it is way too big for your apartment after it’s in place.
“A high-end designer can be a resource to help you save money on major purchases,” said Donald Schmitt of Cleveland Heights.
Schmitt advised clients to look through decorating magazines and walk through stores such as Crate & Barrel to get a feel for what they like.
A professional designer will help a client develop a decorating plan. Schmitt advises clients to invest in pieces that are part of a long-term plan.
Janet Gruber, a buyer at Harrison’s Interior Design & Fine Furniture in Westlake, works from the floor up when she starts planning a room. She suggested buying “a great area rug to get color and pattern into a room.” Area rugs can range from inexpensive to pricey. Look around for rugs that you like in a price range that you can afford.
You don’t have to buy everything new when you move into an apartment, said Lawrence. Try going to house sales, consignment shops, and auctions to find furnishings for your apartment. Look for designs and shapes that intrigue you. Know that you can change something like the color of an end table with a $10 can of paint.
“House sales are a great place to find old furniture that you can repurpose,” she said. If you see a piece of furniture with lines that you like, consider buying it with the idea of doing something to turn it into what you need.
If you like the lines of a vintage chair and the price is right, buy it. “You can reupholster an old chair with new fabric to give it a new look,” said Gruber. She suggested using pewter nail heads, which are now popular, in upholstered furniture.
Schmitt works with clients to help them determine what colors to use in their apartments. “The color scheme helps define the character of a space,” he said.
He suggested that people decorate with colors that they like and colors that they respond to. If you really like red, then decorate with red. If it’s orange, use orange and enjoy it.
“Don’t be afraid to use color,” said Gruber. She described a room that she just decorated with chocolate walls and lime, aqua, and cream-colored accents.
Spice colors are also popular, she said, especially deeper, cinnamon-like shades of orange.
You can add a splash of color to a white apartment by painting just one wall. For smaller apartments, a darker wall color makes a room appear larger because the wall seems to recede. For larger apartments, consider using a brighter color such as lime green.
Before investing in paint, Lawrence suggested that you clear it with the landlord. Promise to repaint the wall back to the original color before you leave the apartment.
“You can also buy strippable wallpaper to use on a feature wall,” she said. “Just rip it down before you leave the apartment.” Single rolls of discontinued wallpaper patterns are often on sale for just a few dollars.
Fabric remnants are another inexpensive way to introduce color into what might otherwise be a plain room. Go to an upholstery or fabric store and look through the remnants for fabrics that you like. The important thing is to pick fabrics with colors and patterns that catch your eye.
Twenty years ago everything had to match, she said. Today’s interiors feature a mixture of fabrics, textures, and styles to give rooms a more sophisticated look.
Another way to introduce color and pattern into a room is to look for large-print fabrics at upholstery shops or stores such as IKEA. You can buy a yard of fabric, finish the edges, and hang it from a dowel that’s painted a complementary color.
You can also hang a quilt or a hand-woven rug on a wall. Estate sales are a great source for quilts and tribal textiles that people have picked up on their travels.
Schmitt suggested using real, fresh flowers to help decorate an apartment. “Just stop at the grocery store on your way home and buy some fresh flowers.” They add vibrancy, texture, and color to any space.
Schmitt also advised people to think about using scents in their apartments. They could be floral, spicy, citrus, or woodsy. Or they could be layered from combining different scents, such as lily-of-the-valley on chair seats and peonies on a credenza. He has created gift bags using star anise seeds, cinnamon sticks, dried oranges, and ginger oil.


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This Monterrey Server includes a large white ceramic tray, set in a hand-forged beaded iron base. The tray is removable for easier serving and cleaning.
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6) (Limerick; Reg. Ulster’s Office, 1638, to David Rochfort, of that place). Az. a lion ramp. ar. Cresl—A robin redbreast ppr. Motto—Stat fortis in fide.
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text: Blending premium design with impressive levels of comfort and refinement, the Vauxhall Insignia is no ordinary hatchback. The car's sleek roofline and sweeping contours give the Insignia a sporty feel, while the cabin is well equipped and designed to provide optimum comfort on even the longest of journeys. Why not take a close look at the range of used Vauxhall Insignia models for sale in Swansea here at Fabian Motor Company and then contact a member of our showroom team to discuss your options in more detail. All of the cars you'll find here on the website have been thoroughly inspected before going on sale, so you can buy with complete confidence.


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· managing access to specific areas of our Events and Venues (for example, we will use lists of people and/or vehicles to allow us to manage access to backstage or VIP areas).
· analyzing the use of our Services, including navigation patterns, clicks, etc. to help understand and make improvements to the Services.
· helping us to ensure our customers are genuine and to prevent fraud.
· when you enter a contest or other promotion.
However, in some circumstances we will retain your personal data for a shorter period, such as CCTV footage, which will be retained as required by law. Similarly, we will retain your personal data for longer if we believe we may need them in order to respond to any claims, to protect our rights or the rights of a third party, and we will retain your personal data for longer if we are required to retain them in order to comply with applicable laws.


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Happy Fall Lovely Ladies! I am ready for some true Fall Weather, Pumpkins, Hot Chocolate and Camp Fires! Anyone else?! October brings lots of Fall Festivals and All Things Lovely is excited to participate in many local events this season! I have added a new Event section to the website so check out where I will be for the rest of the month!
Thank you to everyone that participated in the Legging Giveaway! I announced the winner on last nights video which I am including below. Lisa Thrower, Congratulations and let me know which leggings you decide on!
All of the printed leggings are $24 and the liquid (faux leather) leggings are $20 and the denim leggings are $30! Looking to add fleece lined leggings and some new prints soon, so watch for those!
Thank you for supporting a small business and have a LOVEly week! Do one thing LOVEly 4 YOU today!!
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Baler is one of my favorite "go-to" places when I'm longing for a quick getaway from the city. I wish it was nearer since it usually takes 5-6 hours to get there. Looking back, I wish we stayed longer so we would have more time to surf and explore other things that Baler has to offer.
We left Manila at 4am and checked in at Costa Pacifica before lunch. The resort is arguably one of the best in Baler and the great thing is that they welcome pets! We spent most of the afternoon surfing while Spanky chilled by the beach and played with the locals. He was such a good boy, I swear! Haha We spent the next day at Dicasalarin Cove to shoot some photos for the blog then headed back to Sabang beach to surf before heading home. It was such a quick trip but a productive one!
1. Hanging Bridge, Barangay Zabali Aurora- It was almost sunset when we went. The light wasn't so nice anymore but the good thing was we had the whole place to ourselves.
3. Sabang Beach- We checked in at Costa Pacifica hotel and I personally love it there because as I mentioned earlier, the hotel is pet friendly (Spanky super loved it!!). The location of the hotel is convenient especially if you want to learn how to surf.
Can't wait to go back to Baler!

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Newborns are such a special moment to remember. Everything is so adorable from their tiny hands and feet to their cute sleeping pose. We just love viewing these moments printed into PhotoBooks. When we saw Jason and Su Lin's PhotoBook of their first born Lucas capture by photographer Johnston we're excited to have them share with us on their thoughts in keeping these precious moments.
Great captures Johnston! Can you tell us a little bit about your background as a photographer?
I got my first taste of photography in 2006 but only got myself fully involved in 2011. That’s when I started invest a lot of my time and money on knowledge and gears. I have a day job that allows me to pursue photography as a hobby, but I felt that I should take this opportunity that I have to pursue it as a second career. I’m currently in the midst of setting up my portfolio and hopefully to get it complete in time to come. My style of photography may not be for everyone, but my ultimate aim through my pictures is to create photographs that resonates with my client.
Why are you interested in this field of photography?
I’m actually particularly interested in capturing images of people as subjects because I want to recreate the emotional connection I felt to the viewers. That being said, wedding and newborn photography intrigued me.
Can you share with us something interesting about the shoot with baby Lucas?
If there was anything that I would like to highlight about the baby Lucas shoot, it would probably be the whole experience for me as a photographer to be part of that moment.
Why do you think having printed photo product is important?
I personally love prints over digital form. It’s something about having a moment stolen in time and then is somewhat tangible and perpetual at the same time. I believe that prints are the best presentation for my work because you could control the output of the print as in how you would like the viewers to view them, whereas if it’s view digitally or through a monitor the control of the output is somewhat lesser, if it makes any sense.
Any tips for readers who are looking to prepare for a newborn photoshoot?
Communication and expectation is critical, communicate with the photographer of what your expectation is and be relax. What's the best way in reaching you or viewing more of your work? At the moment, I can only be contacted via email Johnston.cwp@gmail.com or by whatsapp/phone +852 61560335. I’m currently based in Hong Kong and Malaysia. I’m also open to any forms of collaboration ideas with make up artists, fellow photographers, models, anybody really. Do reach out !
Why is it important for you to have a newborn photo session?
They grow up so fast! Looking back, we didn't manage to capture many photos of him as a newborn. Therefore we are extremely thankful to have made the decision to hire a photographer.
Any tips for parents in preparing for a newborn photo session?
Make sure baby is well fed and has had a nappy change just before start of the photoshoot.
Can you share with us something interesting about the photo session?
I never knew babies are so flexible!
Something unique about your photographer you'll like to recommend to our readers?
Johnston was very professional, friendly and easygoing. We were very comfortable with him even though it was our first meeting.
Is it important for you to have photographs printed? If so, how do you like our PhotoBooks?
Yes! Prints are evergreen and can be passed down for generations. The colours of the photobook are superb but I wish the pages were a bit thicker to endure many flippings.


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If you’re looking for an entertainment app, a game or an app with gamification to engage your customers then TinRaven has years of game development experience.
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Developing a bespoke native app specific to your requirements is detailed work. We can provide you with a quote after discussing what your requirements are. A basic app will generally start at £5,000 upwards.
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A baby changing dresser helps parents and caregivers to diaper your little one. You need to change baby diapers several times a day and even more for newborns. The changing dresser will really save the day. The height of the changing table ranges from 36 to 44 inches making most people feel comfortable when doing the task. The presence of dresser is very helpful as you can just store baby clothes and supplies there so when you are changing a diaper, you can reach anything easily.
In addition to dressers and table surface, changing dressers also come with shelves and baskets where you can store toys, wipes, and other essentials. Compared to changing diaper on a crib, using changing dresser using changing table is much easier. More importantly, it is safer for the baby as it prevents the baby from falling from the table.
Changing dresser can pricey especially if you buy branded products like those from Delta Children, Graco, or other high-end brands. For a less expensive alternative, think about a removable changing pad. It can be attached on top of a regular dresser. Before you buy any changing dressers, make sure you try it on. Make sure the height is appropriate. A changing table that is either too low or too high can cause discomfort even backache. Also, do not forget to check all of the parts of the dresser.
If the dresser requires assembly, makes sure all of fastenings and screws are tightened securely. A good changing dresser should be sturdy, has a strong safety strap, and if it comes with wheels, they should have brakes that lock. Changing dressers can be used until your baby reaches the age of two or when his height is about 30 pounds. Stop using it when your baby gets bigger.


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Regular InfoQ contributor, trainer, coach, adviser, and quality expert Ben Linders has recently released a new book. Titled What Drives Quality, the book presents techniques and tools to improve the internal and customer-visible quality aspects of software products.
InfoQ readers can download a sample chapter of the book and it can be purchased here.
Linders spoke to InfoQ about his book.
InfoQ: Why did you write it – what is the problem you are looking to help address?
Ben Linders: What Drives Quality is a practical book with many techniques and ideas to improve the quality of the products that you deliver to your users.
In this book, I explore how quality plays a role in all of the software development activities. It provides a lean approach to quality by analyzing the full development chain from customer requests to delivering products to users.
Practices and suggestions are provided to improve the quality of the products that you deliver to your users. They can be applied in waterfall or iterative projects that for example use Prince-2 or RUP, by agile teams using frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, or XP, and in organizations that are doing large-scale agile software development with, for instance, the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Large Scale Scrum(LeSS) Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD), Nexus, or Agility Path.
The book started from the blog post series What Drives Quality which is based on the research that I did with the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and my experience working as quality and process manager in large organizations. The first editions of this book were a Minimum Viable Product to explore if people are actually interested in software quality. I found out that there is an audience for this book – there are sufficient readers who feel that quality matters.
Quality is important for every piece of software. For software that is part of an airplane, car, or medical equipment, quality is essential as lives may be at stake. Mistakes in financial software can be very costly (some companies lost millions due to a small bug). Flight control systems at airports should be reliable and available to prevent planes being grounded. The list goes on and on.
Also mobile apps need to have high quality. We’re moving into a mobile world where many people use apps every day for all kind of things. They expect apps to function correctly and do what they expect them to do. If not, then they'll uninstall it, which means that you’ve lost a customer. Apps should be easy to use, fast, and reliable, hence their quality matters. The same is true for webshops; if it takes too long to order a product or when error messages keep popping up, then people will buy the product in another online shop.
InfoQ: Who is the book intended for?
Linders: I’m aiming this book at software developers and testers, architects, product owners and managers, agile coaches, Scrum masters, project managers, and operational and senior managers who consider quality to be important.
Having said that, I'm aware that this is a wide range of roles where there will be different needs. To address this I've organized the book into two main parts with sections: Quality Factors Model and Quality Software with Agile Teams.
In the Quality Factors Model part I explore the technical activities for developing software products and management activities which support software development. Each section takes a deep dive to explain factors that drive quality and provides suggestions for how you can influence them. There are for instance sections on requirements, coding, testing, project management, and senior management, which provide practices from various agile approaches. Readers can decide to only read the section(s) that fit with their role, or (highly recommended!) read all sections to get an integral view of quality and have an idea of what to expect from other roles.
The part Quality Software with Agile Teams contains examples showing how agile principles and practices can be applied to deliver high-quality software; stories and case studies from my experience working with teams and managers, helping them to recognize, face, and solve quality issues, and improve their performance for sustainable and lasting results.
Throughout the whole book, there are many tips where specific practices are described with suggestions on how to apply them. Also, there are many examples and cases from organizations that I have worked with in which I share my experiences. My aim is to support readers with hands-on solutions which they can use in their daily work to deliver high-quality products.
Craftsmanship is essential to deliver high-quality software. Some of the techniques that developers and testers should be familiar with are code smells, static code analysis, refactoring, pair programming, reviews, and inspections.
Modern leadership approaches exist that enable agile teams to self-organize. Leaders, including Scrum masters, product owners and also CxOs, can use approaches like intent-based leadership, holacracy, reinventing organizations, and sociocracy.
It's possible to build a business case for quality. You can use data that has been published about agile methods to raise funding for an agile transformation that enables your organization to deliver better products, faster.
Some of the main techniques to investigate quality issues and come up with preventive actions are agile retrospectives, root cause analysis, and serious games. The book provides specific techniques which can be used in such sessions to improve quality.
InfoQ: Quality is a word used extensively, and is often defined by its absence (“I know a poor quality product when I use it”), but what is quality in a software product?
Linders: The quality of a software product or system is primarily how it satisfies the needs of the users, customers, and stakeholders, and delivers value to them. This definition puts quality in the eyes of the beholders: the users, customers, and stakeholders who decide if a software product or service has sufficient quality, or not.
If the quality of a software product is insufficient according to the users, then they will not use it. If the customers or stakeholders do not get enough value from the product, then they will not buy or support it. Satisfying the needs of all is crucial for software (or any) products to be successful.
The easiest way to find out if the quality is sufficient is to ask the users and stakeholders. Agile teams use the product review/demo for this; it's a great opportunity to get feedback, provided of course that you facilitate it in a good way.
Teams can only deliver quality if they know and are driven by the needs of the users, customers, and stakeholders. But how can you ensure that you are able to develop products that meet these needs? This is where an internal view of quality helps us. An internal view looks at the architecture and design of the software. It explores the processes and practices that are used to deliver the software. It focuses on the culture of the company, leadership, goals, and reward systems that drive the right behavior. All of these factors drive quality, but depending on how your company is doing and the context it is in, some of them may be more relevant than others.
As an example, one of the suggestions provided in the book is to throw old smelling software code away. Isolate the software modules that are costing you lots of time and money to maintain, delete them, and rewrite the code in a proper way. You may also use sampling or static code analysis to measure the quality and know what to keep and what to delete. Ok, maybe you cannot simply throw away whole modules; then refactoring may be a solution to remove bad code and replace it with better code. My advice is to dispose of bad code as soon as possible and not waste time and money on it.
InfoQ: You talk about a wide range of factors that contribute to the quality of a product, much more than just the developer’s skills. What are these and why do they matter?
Linders: When you view software quality from an engineering, management, and social perspective, there are many factors that influence quality. Based on my research and my experiences I organized them into technical and managerial activities.
The quality of user stories which teams use to communicate with users and stakeholders. Suggestions to improve them include INVEST, acceptance criteria, and a Definition of Ready.
DevOps practices like automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment. These practices help you to establish a development pipeline that enables smooth delivery and quick customer feedback.
Managers can implement a quality culture; the first step is to recognize how the existing structure and processes discourage quality. Suggestions provided in the book are to remove barriers and impediments, break down walls that hinder collaboration, use modern leadership approaches, and give professionals room to do their work in a good way.
End-to-end collaboration is essential to deliver high-quality products. There are many great books that zoom into quality aspects in different domains of software development. Think about defining customer needs/requirements/user stories, software craftsmanship, QA/testing, DevOps/continuous delivery, and managing agile teams and organizations. But until now there wasn't a book that ties it all together.
In my book, I explore practices from the different domains using an integrated end-to-end quality framework. This book enables professionals working in different areas to build a shared view of software quality and work effectively together to deliver high-quality products.
InfoQ: One whole chapter is named “Quality is Free” – surely it costs more to build a higher quality product?
Linders: We know that building the product is only a small piece of the investment; far more money is spent to maintain or enhance software. This was true when waterfall was used, and even more with agile. The intrinsic quality of software has a huge impact on the total lifecycle costs of software. Building quality in from the start is much cheaper than incurring and paying off technical debt.
In 1980 Philip Crosby wrote the book Quality is Free. In his book, he explained how investing time and energy in building the right products with good quality will save money and time, and how it also makes you cheaper and faster than your competitors.
Agile teams know how important software quality is. Debugging software and solving defects is expensive. Writing software using good engineering practices doesn't have to be expensive; in the long run, it's actually cheaper.
Money is wasted by putting pressure on teams and expecting them to take shortcuts. My book provides "ammunition" for teams to convince their managers and other stakeholders to get time and space to focus on quality and do their work in a good way. Better software, cheaper, and faster, what more can you ask for?
InfoQ: What are some ways that quality can be improved in software products?
Linders: High-quality software is built by people. To improve the quality of existing products, they may need to develop additional skills, both technical and social skills. A combination of workshops to practice their skills and coaching on the job often works well.
To find out which techniques might be suitable I suggest applying problem-solving approaches, like root cause analysis, agile self-assessments, and retrospectives. Every Scrum master, tech lead, and manager should learn how to do that.
The book provides new retrospective exercises on top of the ones described in my first book Getting Value out of Agile Retrospectives. Retrospective facilitators should know these exercises and have the skills to apply them to help teams to explore causes of bad quality and define effective actions.
Ben Linders is an Independent Consultant in Agile, Lean, Quality and Continuous Improvement, based in The Netherlands. Author of Getting Value out of Agile Retrospectives, Waardevolle Agile Retrospectives, What Drives Quality and Continuous Improvement. Creator of the Agile Self-assessment Game. As an adviser, coach and trainer he helps organizations by deploying effective software development and management practices. He focuses on continuous improvement, collaboration and communication, and professional development, to deliver business value to customers. Linders is an active member of networks on Agile, Lean and Quality, and a frequent speaker and writer. He shares his experience in a bilingual blog (Dutch and English) and as an editor for Agile at InfoQ. Follow him on twitter: @BenLinders.


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The research problem considered in this thesis was presented by NATS, who are responsible for the take-off runway scheduling at London Heathrow airport. The sequence in which aircraft take off is very important and can have a huge effect upon the throughput of the runway and the consequent delay for aircraft awaiting take-off. Sequence-dependent separations apply between aircraft at take-off, some aircraft have time-slots within which they must take-off and all re-sequencing performed by the runway controller has to take place within restrictive areas of the airport surface called holding areas.
Despite the complexity of the task and the short decision time available, take-off sequencing is performed manually by runway controllers. In such a rapidly changing environment, with much communication and observation demanded of the busy controller, it is hardly surprising that sub-optimal mental heuristics are currently used. The task presented by NATS was to develop the decision-making algorithms for a decision support tool to aid a runway controller to solve this complex real-world problem.
A design for such a system is presented in this thesis. Although the decision support system presents only a take-off sequence to controllers, it is vitally important that the movement within the holding area that is required in order to achieve the re-sequencing is both easy to identify and acceptable to controllers. A key objective of the selected design is to ensure that this will always be the case. Both regulatory information and details of controller working methods and preferences were utilised to ensure that the presented sequences will not only be achievable but will also be acceptable to controllers.
A simulation was developed to test the system and permit an evaluation of the potential benefits. Experiments showed that the decision support system found take-off sequences which significantly reduced the delay compared with those that the runway controllers actually used. These sequences had an equity of delay comparable with that in the sequences the controllers generated, and were achieved in a very similar way. Much of the benefit that was gained was a result of the decision support system having visibility of the taxiing aircraft in addition to those already queueing for the runway. The effects of uncertainty in taxi times and differing planning horizons are explicitly considered in this thesis. The limited decision time available ensures that it is not practical for a runway controller to consider as many aircraft as the decision support algorithms can.
The results presented in this thesis indicate that huge benefits may be possible from the development of a system to simplify the sequencing task for the controllers while simultaneously giving them greater visibility of taxiing aircraft. Even beyond these benefits, however, the system described here will also be seen to have further potential benefits, such as for evaluating the effects of constraints upon the departure system or the flexibility of holding area structures.

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Ray tracing is an incredible technology and, up until now, has not been something that you could realistically do in real time in a game. Hell, doing it in real-time on a computer outside of a game is still incredibly demanding. This is new territory for video games and the hardware. Meaning that even though real-time is now possible, the performance hit is still huge. This is early days for it. The hardware and technology will continue to evolve to the point where real-time ray tracing is not only possible but possible with much greater framerates, far less of a performance hit, and with far greater fidelity than it is at present.
With that said, let's see just how much of a performance hit RTX 20xx users will experience today. First up, we have a benchmark conducted by Hardwareluxx.
Next up is Techpowerup. If you look, their results seem to mirror those found by Hardwareluxx.
If you need more confirmation about the performance hit, you can always check out Guru3D, or this PC Games Hardware video.
It is certainly possible that updates can be made at both the driver level for the GPUs and to the games themselves that will improve performance over time. It will also be interesting to see how the performance impact is on other games. As it is, it's a great technology but unless you need to be an early adopter of every new tech out there, I would suggest waiting for the technology to mature for another generation or two... or three.


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At this time, we discuss the purpose of the sale, and assess your needs to determine the best way to help you.
We encourage our clients not to clean out or donate any items before speaking with us. Please let us see all items first. Otherwise, you may end up discarding just what we know buyers may want. We try to sell everything, including automobiles, linens, clothing, magazines, matchbooks, postcards, old manuals from cars, old appliance manuals, etc.
During our consultation we review our detailed process with you step by step, discuss the terms of the agreement to conduct the sale and scheduling.
We work on commission to stage and conduct the sale, with no up front cost to you. Our fees are based upon a reasonable percentage of the time required to properly prepare and conduct the estate sale, as well as upon the quantity and quality of contents.
Together, we will then decide if an estate sale or online auction is the best plan of action for you and if Estate Solutions is best for you.
Our goal is to make the estate sales and liquidation process as easy and profitable for you as possible.
Once the contract terms have been agreed upon, a target sales date is determined. You provide us with a key, remove all items not for sale from the premises and we do the rest.
We handle all advertising including listing on our website, email sale updates to our extensive mailing lists, on-line estate sales websites, social media and local ads. Estate sale signs are placed strategically as permitted in the area of the sale.
We provide all of the display tables, cases, pricing, organization, staging and staff.
Thorough preparation, realistic pricing, attractive staging, effective marketing and a welcoming staff are keys to maximizing your profits.
There are no set-up fees, hidden charges nor a minimum fee for our services.
After the completion of the sale, we offer clean-out services upon your request, whereby everything will be removed from the premises and broom swept. Items not sold are removed and donated to the agreed upon non-profit organization as indicated in the contract. Our records regarding the proceeds of the sale will be open to you at all times during, and for three months after the sale.
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The words we start with are important. I’ve been thinking about mission statements as something most organisations, services, or product teams aren’t great at.
There are good examples but too many organisations focus on delivering “better customer service”. That’s what I call a fuzzy mission statement. It doesn’t reach far enough, it’s not real enough, and it’s too hard to measure.
Having thought about this a great deal, here’s what I think helps define a great mission statement, or any mission worth having. I’m including some examples that I’ve seen.
A good mission statement has a human foundation. It gets technology out of the way and recognises the real problem we’re trying to solve for people.
Start by focusing on what your mission really means to other people. In technology terms, this is where more automation is only effective if it helps grow community – connecting people and supporting what makes us stronger as a society, rather than breaking those connections.
This mission could have been: “Fix the broken administration systems that funeral directors have to use.” Instead, it focuses on the human problem behind the service. What good funeral care really looks like. The relationships between people and the service and the care they provide to grieving families.
At the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) we could use something similar for our work on Carer’s Allowance. This service is about supporting the time people spend providing care for others. The financial support provided does this, but crucially the amount of time taken to get that support, and to continue getting that support, also needs to be kept to a minimum. The mission is to give time back and we’ve invested in making the ‘Apply for Carer’s Allowance’ service a much faster application process for this reason.
As a final point, if your organisation is focused on fixing inefficient systems or reducing costs, the best way to do that is to design something that works well for people.
Human qualities like improved relationships, support, and trust are hard to measure. They’re not usually quantitative and highlight the need for ongoing qualitative research and understanding. That said, a good mission statement is something we can measure. With any mission you have to know when you’ve arrived.
Trust is hard to measure, but it’s also something that would give Skyscanner a genuine competitive advantage over other companies, so it’s worth working towards. Being the “most used travel brand” is much easier to measure and gives this balance. I like this statement as, ultimately, they will have to invest in both qualitative and quantitative understanding to succeed.
Any mission worth having has to be bold. There has to be something that’s worth aiming at. It has to be far reaching but not beyond imagination.
The team working on the problem, the product, the future, have to be able to picture what it looks like. If other people can’t imagine the future you’re leading them towards then you’re limiting your chance of success.
There’s a disclaimer on this example. This isn’t an official Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) mission statement. I’ve borrowed the example from Tom Loosemore’s keynote at last year’s Service Design in Government conference.
This is an example of a big mission, but it’s not too big. If the mission was to “end poverty” then it would be much more difficult to imagine what that future might look like without a way of working towards it from within the existing welfare state. To organise a team of people around something you need just enough detail for them to work towards.
To summarise, the job of DWP service design teams isn’t to “end poverty”. It’s to deliver better services for people affected by poverty. This works to support DWP’s purpose – “helping people lift themselves out of poverty and stay out of poverty”. For people to do this they need better services for housing and education, as well as health and disability support.
I think there’s an important point here about knowing where you are. The size of your mission requires situational awareness.
Just as service design teams at DWP are working to deliver future digital services within the welfare state, the job of HMRC service design teams isn’t to reinvent the tax system. It’s their job to make that system more accessible, navigable and most of all, adaptable to future change.
I’ll contrast this with when I worked at FreeAgent – an accounting startup. Their mantra (mission) was all about “demystifying accounting and redefining the relationship people have with their finances”. That’s something bigger than just making it relatively straightforward for people to pay their taxes. What’s beyond imagination within government, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be someone else’s mission. It’s about understanding the constraints of where you’re operating from.
Having a vision of the future helps us to understand the first set of problems around us that we need to solve to move forward.
A vague mission doesn’t help us understand where we are so it’s important to make your mission tangible. Create something that starts with the problem but doesn’t set out the details of an end solution.
This is another example I like. Again, it focuses on time, but it doesn’t dictate the solution to the problem. It sets out the problem and in doing so sets the direction for the company. Everyone should be clear about what they’re working towards: giving people without enough time the chance to cook healthy meals themselves at home.
This is about being prepared to evolve your mission. A vision of the future won’t always be where we end up. A mission is something to help steer us in the right direction. Be prepared to evolve it. Revisit it as you learn and adapt to the problem spaces around you.
I’m going to make the argument here that any mission statement in discovery, or early in the inception of a new product or service, should evolve through continuous learning as teams understand user needs. We should redefine our missions around how we come to understand each problem space.
When writing an early mission statement, start with active phrasing that places an emphasis on the team. Such as, “find ways to look at [something]”, or “explore [something] to find opportunities”. Let these statements evolve from being open into something more substantial as part of a learning process. Give yourself something more concrete to work with as your team continues to grow and learn.
Most of all, be honest about where you’re starting from. Every problem space looks different and some missions should start by being more open than others.
It’s important for organisations to have a mission but as I’ve talked about this also works on different levels.
There needs to be a sense of a ‘grand-mission’ in organisations but also a sense of direction at a team level. How much these missions vary will depend entirely on the size of the organisation.
If you think of the mission as your goal, team cohesion around this goal is almost as important as the goal itself. Getting everyone pointing in the same direction at the outset is much easier than trying to find your focus later on.
Having a mission only matters if you align everything you do around it. Too many companies have mission statements that don’t truly reflect the things they do, the decisions they make or how they choose to operate.
The challenge is whether your mission really drives your decisions?
For many organisations profit drives decisions over any true sense of mission and we should be more honest about that. That said, especially in the public sector, I believe this leaves us with very little excuse not to become aligned around a greater sense of shared mission and direction. Restrictions on spending are a constraint that can be applied to design, not an excuse for misaligned direction or a lack of purpose.
Failure of any mission is a detachment from both the reality of what you deliver and the way that you work towards this. The biggest failures I’ve seen were because the size and ambition of the mission just wasn’t set right, or the mission and direction of the company wasn’t being used to shape the culture of the organisation in a positive way.
If you work on a service, product or startup I would encourage you to get a better sense of your mission. Write it down, and make it something that your team organise themselves around.
The language we use is important, so frame it. Be proud of your mission and don’t be afraid to put down a marker.
In my opinion the most dangerous teams are the ones without a mission. Teams without a sense of where they’re going and how they’ll know when they’re done.
Make sure you have something worth working towards.

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The ICE project is overseen by Bretagne Développement Innovation and comprises a consortium of 9 French and English partners.
Remote islands and territories face problems with energy efficiency, reliability and durability. This is due to their heavy reliance on fossil fuels for electricity production and supply, the low delivery capacity of their networks and their limited connection to national grids.
The aim of the project is to introduce ground-breaking intelligent solutions to supplying energy to remote and/or island territories in the Channel region by creating a low-carbon, innovative energy system (Smart Grid) that will encompass the whole cycle from production to consumption.
These solutions will be installed and tested at pilot sites on the island of Ouessant in France (photo 1) and the campus of the University of East Anglia (UEA) in the UK (photo 2).
ICE will make it possible to develop a commercial model that addresses the energy issues and supports transition towards low-carbon solutions. The methodology of the commercial model will be transferrable to other remote territories, increasing their awareness of a new low-carbon solution.
In addition, a network of businesses – principally SMEs – will be created as part of the project to provide their skills and expertise in response to the energy issues faced by these territories.
The cluster is overseeing WP4 (Designing a Business Model for the Energy Transition of Isolated Territories) and will take part in selecting the ICE network companies.
It will also be involved in creating and setting up the commercial model (WP6).

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Ever been lost? . . .
I know it's been a while again. I've been busy arranging my life a bit. Hopefully, I am now fully prepared to create on a more regular basis. I have added a plan to have a new freebie out each Friday - one here on my blog and one on my Facebook page. Oh, the things we do for freebies!
Help me out here ..... what's your favorite kind of freebie?

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Fresh from a massive set at Coachella, the young artist is set to embark on his first ever North American headline tour this autumn, his fifth time Stateside and biggest run yet with dates kicking off on October 18. The young French producer Petit Biscuit just gave us a new visuals for “Wake Up” featuring Bipolar Sunshine and Cautious Clay as well as a remix courtesy of UK duo Just Kiddin.
August 16, 2018 in Music.