It's release day!! Mr. Darcy's Bluestocking Bride is now available at: Amazon / Barnes & Noble / Kobo.
I'm still waiting on iBooks and the paperback will be a few more days. I'll post a few more chapters here but am also working on creating a page where you can read the chapters in a more streamlined way.
Thank you ever so much for your miniature of my beloved B. I do miss him terribly at times. Have you recently heard from your friend, Lord Cathcart's daughter? I have read of plague in Moscow and worry for the Hamiltons as well as the Queen. It would be devastating for Russia to lose their enlightened monarch. She should serve as an example to our own King and Queen of German blood.
The Monday after Easter, Elizabeth awoke determined to walk. Fresh air would clear her mind of the excruciating evening spent at Rosings the night before. It was their first invitation to the house since the arrival of Lady Catherine's nephews, and Mr. Collins was beside himself in both pleasure and anxiety. Elizabeth shook her head. It seemed more likely that her cousin was related to her mother rather than her father given they both thrived on feelings of anxiousness.
The night was only tolerably better than previous visits to Rosings. Lady Catherine invited Elizabeth to play the pianoforte and seemed to take pleasure whenever she erred. In the course of one sonata, she referenced Anne's imaginary but undoubtedly superior abilities at least a dozen times. Occasionally, Darcy would glance in Elizabeth's direction. His blue eyes burned with intensity, likely with his disapproval of her. She was saved conversation with him, however, for Lady Catherine frequently called his attention back to herself. Elizabeth was not sorry for it. She had often heard of Miss Darcy's superior abilities, and while the girl was everything sweet, the brother must be in the habit of hearing only the best performers — his aunt said as much.
Just before leaving, the post arrived. It was too early for a reply from her aunt, but there was a letter from Jane. Mr. Collins was away on parsonage matters, and Mrs. Collins and Maria had gone shopping in the village, allowing Elizabeth the freedom to take the letter on her walk and read in privacy.
I do not know what he planned to say, if anything, for his actions in the shop or the reason for his never returning to Netherfield or calling earlier. I refused to see him.
I have waited and hoped every day since November 27th for him to arrive on my doorstep again. I will no longer wait for his explanations. The time for that is long past.
Do not imagine me angry or sad, my dear sister. I am alarmingly at peace with the matter. Some blessing will come of this.
I hope all is well in Kent. Give Charlotte and Maria my love and greet our cousin for me.
Elizabeth was incensed as she left the Parsonage for a fitful walk, heedless of the rain clouds quickly gathering. She walked along the path to Rosings. As soon as she was out of open view from the main road, she intended to run.
As she walked, she muttered to herself. "I am sick of them all! Charming men who prey on the silly and vain! Other charming and amiable men who prey on the sweet and innocent! Senseless goats that rattle on about nothing! Indolent fathers who sit in their libraries! Confusing, arrogant and wealthy young men who think they can order everything to their own choosing!
As she had weeks before, Elizabeth exclaimed, "What are young men to rocks and mountains?" She certainly wished she could kick a young man or two the way she kicked the rock the day she heard Wickham's insane boast. And a mountain might be climbed and therefore vanquished. But young men would apparently always persist in deceiving and confusing her.
"Miss Bennet!" the last voice in the world she wanted to hear called out, much, much too cheerfully.
She turned as though she did not hear him, but it was for nought. His long legs had him meet with her in a moment.
"The Collinses and Maria are out," she replied testily. She thought she saw a hint of a smile and it angered her again. Whether he felt himself better than them or just did not want to practice his conversational abilities on them, it was nearly the same thing.
"Perhaps, I could join you on your walk before it rains?" He held out an arm.
She looked up at the sky thick with swollen clouds. She had not realised until that moment how soon it was likely to begin raining. Then why should he call now? "No, I had not realised the weather had turned so severely. It is why I turned back." She took a step closer to the Parsonage, but he spoke again.
What a ridiculous thing to ask! No day was truly agreeable here. She enjoyed Charlotte's companionship, but the presence of Mr. Collins and Lady Catherine detracted from all enjoyment she could find indoors. And then her letter!
"It is not what I think that matters." He took a step backwards, and she advanced toward him.
"You left us defenceless!" Tears pricked Elizabeth's eyes. How did he not see it? As a man, and a wealthy one, he simply could not understand how little freedom ladies had.
Darcy's jaw tightened. "What do you mean?" He spoke with extreme coldness.
Elizabeth deflated. She had done it again. She aimed to cruelly wound him to mask her own pain. He had explained, and it made a certain amount of sense, that he found it difficult to converse with strangers. She had seen enough truth in Darcy's looks the other day to know that he would never be complicit in any of Wickham's actions. And did he not mention his concern over Bingley's steadfastness? No quality could be further from Darcy's character.
Elizabeth had always thought she behaved correctly, in light of the poor example from her mother and youngest sisters, but now she saw how her own actions may have made Bingley and Darcy feel her family too improper. She should have recommended herself more to Bingley's friend, for her sister's sake, rather than attempt to cleverly mock him and provoke him. Her manners were at fault as well, and her spirits lead her wrong.
In her silence, he assumed a meaning of his own. "I understand your meaning entirely." He turned to leave her.
"Excuse me, Mr. Darcy," Elizabeth pleaded and walked after him. "I am sorry I spoke in anger. I cannot claim to know you well, but I know you are nothing like Wickham and, whatever your faults are, they are certainly not the fickleness of Mr. Bingley.
"That your justified dislike of me motivated you to separate my sister from your friend." She hung her head low in shame.
Immediately, Darcy paled as though he realised what he said and wished he could collect his words back. Crickets hummed, and birds chirped, proving the world went on existing, and yet Elizabeth could not fathom a sphere in which Mr. Darcy wished to marry her.
"What?" She asked, shaking her head to dispel the insanity which made her mishear him to such an extreme degree.
"I have no fortune, my relatives are in trade and my family is improper." Darcy's initial silence spoke volumes to her.
"Because of every reason I had against Bingley's match with your sister. I needed to be sure of my regard. Six weeks is not a very long acquaintance. I could not trust my judgment in my affections.
"I knew I enjoyed your company more than any other lady's, but what if it were mere infatuation? You deserved more than that from a spouse. And as I acknowledged with Bingley's situation, there would be some — even in my own family — that would dislike the union. I would not put you through being slighted by spiteful members of the ton, and my aunt, if we did not have a strong foundation.
Elizabeth trembled slightly as she considered the compliment of being his object of affection. "What is it you want from me, Mr. Darcy?" They had reached the Parsonage gate.
Thunder cracked, and the clouds unleashed their bowels at last. Darcy closed his eyes, Elizabeth believed against the pain even her face must cause him now. "Good day, Miss Bennet." After a slight bow, he departed.
Elizabeth would have stood still in her bewilderment longer, as she stared at Darcy's back, if not for the rain. Instead, she dashed into the house and grabbed two umbrellas stored at the entry.
"Mr. Darcy!" She yelled loudly over the rain.
He momentarily ceased walking before shaking his head, as though chiding himself, and continuing onward. She called again as she ran to him and this time he stopped. He had not walked far; he was walking rather slowly, Elizabeth thought. He turned around just as she reached him.
"Walk back to Rosings in your wet clothes? Certainly not! Why Lady Catherine would never forgive me!" Her cousin was truly panicked, but Darcy looked towards Elizabeth.
"My cousin is correct. We would not wish you to catch your death. Please come in, Mr. Darcy." He gave her a sad smile, but acquiesced.
Darcy was quickly ushered upstairs to dry off, and a servant sent to retrieve fresh clothing for him from Rosings. By the time he returned, dinner was being served, and Mr. Collins insisted Darcy remain. He spoke little during the dinner, which Elizabeth fully understood, between the rain and their conversation, he must be desperate to leave her presence.
Mr. and Mrs. Collins and even Maria exclaimed in delight, for they had not been invited to Rosings with the same regularity now that Mr. Darcy and Colonel Fitzwilliam arrived.
"Eliza, is this not grand news?" Charlotte asked her. Elizabeth readily saw Darcy slyly observing her.
"Oh, yes. It is always a pleasure to dine at Rosings." She hardly knew what else to say.
It was a simple dinner of a single course and before the hour was through Darcy was returned to Rosings in Lady Catherine's coach that was sent for him. Elizabeth wisely pleaded a headache and excused herself upstairs before her friend could question her.
Darcy returned to Rosings and pleaded illness rather than join the ladies. He was surely the weak link in the Darcy line. Not only could he not even propose to a lady correctly but she had no idea that he had long admired her. His pride thanked the Lord he never confessed love to her.
He and Anne had developed a plan. Darcy would take the time at Rosings to court Elizabeth, and prove that he could treat her as an equal and listen to her concerns. He would persuade his aunt to secure an invitation for her to Knole Park. He would support her interest in architecture. All the while, Richard would work to separate Wickham from the Regiment in Meryton, thereby keeping the Bennet sisters safe from his dastardly schemes.
Darcy would confess his story to Mr. Gardiner and Mr. Bennet. His pride did not like exposing himself and acknowledging he was not without fault, but he would further prove to Elizabeth he was not ashamed of her relations. While in Meryton, he could make amends to the shopkeepers of the area. Additionally, he would encourage Bingley to return to Netherfield and, if Miss Bennet wished it, resume their courtship. Once in Hertfordshire, Darcy could properly court Elizabeth. She could see his merits after he had secured the happiness and safety of so many in her life. Not that she would marry him out of gratitude: he did not think she would do such a thing. But that it might enliven her feelings toward him.
If all went as planned, he would be married by Michaelmas. They would honeymoon at Pemberley and go to London for the Season. She would be an instant success and fit in the Bluestocking Club perfectly. They would be the envy of the ton, disgustingly happy. Georgiana would become so fastidious in desiring a love match, and confident in the friendship of Elizabeth, she would not wed for many years.
Yes, Darcy had verily planned the next five years of his life. Of course, that was without even speaking to Elizabeth and discussing her desires, let alone understanding just how deep her dislike for him went.
She had been quick to apologise today but had firmly believed he disapproved of her. Overcoming her prejudice and the wound he served her pride would not be easily won. Matters were progressing nowhere with Wickham as Richard had yet to hear from his comrade about reassigning the rogue. Nor had Elizabeth received a reply from Mr. Bennet or Mrs. Gardiner yet.
To hear that Bingley had cut Jane in a shop had been more than Darcy could believe. He had thought his friend too embarrassed to speak and pulled away by his sister. Darcy ought to have anticipated that Bingley might call on the Gardiners to make amends. He ought to have warned his friend or been with him. He should confess to Jane Bennet that it was he who suggested Bingley not return to Netherfield. That he alone was the cause of her heartbreak, not Bingley. From the sound of how she turned Bingley out on his ear, Darcy rather thought he also would not be welcome at the Gardiner house. How would he speak with Mr. Gardiner about Wickham?
Elizabeth could never love him now. Not when he had ruined, perhaps forever, the happiness of her most beloved sister. At the very least, he could not expect Elizabeth to choose him, when she did not love him, over her sister whom she loved more than any other person on this earth.
A light tapping on his door broke his thoughts. "Leave it," he cried to the maid who brought his supper tray.
The maid continued to knock. "I said leave it!" he called louder.
He wrenched the door open, and his cousin's small frame stood before him. She held her chin high.
"Am I supposed to be frightened of your bellowing?" she asked and bent her head, edging her way under his arm and into his chamber.
"Anne, what are you doing?" he hissed, scanned the hall and then quickly shut the door.
"Anne," Darcy pressed fingers to his temples. They had avoided each other for the better part of a decade. Since he cleared the air with her, they had slipped into the easy friendship of their youth. However, he now desired solitude.
"No, I won't leave you alone with your mercurial thoughts," she said and sauntered to a chair.
Darcy stared at her. He had not spoken his thoughts aloud.
Darcy walked to his sideboard and poured himself a glass of port. He considered not answering her. "Do you care for anything?" He motioned to the contents.
"She was," he answered neutrally and took a sip of wine.
"They are…complicated," Darcy said through a clenched jaw.
"Are they true," Anne repeated slower and raised her brows.
"Perhaps, but I am attempting to reform," Darcy said.
"Darcy! Do you mean to say…that is… no, it's impossible!" Anne exclaimed.
Looking up from his glass, Darcy met her gaze. "That I proposed to Elizabeth Bennet today and she refused me? Naturally. I have the grace and tact of an elephant tiptoeing on ice." He swallowed his remaining port in a large gulp.
"For the sake of visiting her friend," Darcy said.
"I do not know that she can ever forgive me," Darcy said.
"What if she wishes to never see me again," Darcy said while shaking his head.
Darcy did not immediately reply. Perhaps all was not as hopeless as he had first considered. She had seemed to forgive him before, and in general, forgiveness was not an overnight act. It often took quite some time. And time had persuaded her to visit Kent even when she detested her cousin. A slow smile spread across his face.
"You see I am correct," Anne said and began walking toward the door.
"Nautical," Anne corrected and winked. She inched open the door and upon determining the hall clear, promptly left.
You have asked for my advice regarding a proposal you found repugnant. You were right to seek my counsel. Despite your mother's worries, do not wed where your heart is not attached. You have overcome too much to be the victim of alliances and convenience. I will write her directly and speak with her when I am next in town. I have enclosed volumes by the late George Edwards. With six hundred drawings to duplicate I believe it shall keep you busy for some time.
Elizabeth sat on the chair in her bedchamber at the Parsonage. Charlotte had taken care to be an excellent hostess, despite the tension in their friendship, and her favourite flowers were frequently in a vase on the table. Also on it were a small stack of books borrowed from her friend. They must be from the Rosings library because Mr. Collins did not keep such works. Elizabeth nearly snarled recalling the conduct books he thrust at her. She picked up the novel she had been reading, it held no interest to her tonight.
What would Darcy's opinion on such a book be? Her memory flashed to their dance at the Netherfield Ball, he had asked her opinion of books then, but she was so determined to be displeased. Even during her stay at Netherfield, there was once a discussion on female accomplishments, and after Miss Bingley's ridiculous list, Darcy added a woman should have an improved mind through extensive reading. Elizabeth had held a book in her hand at the time, although she was too preoccupied with the discussion of the room to pay any heed to the volume. She had thought then he was mocking her, but it now seemed he was genuinely interested in her opinions.
After Darcy's insult to her, she was determined to never dance with him. At each refusal, she was quite aware she was likely the only woman in the world to do so. She thought the revenge rather complete when she was able to refuse him twice to his once.
When she could not refuse him at the Netherfield Ball, she made it quite an unpleasant dance for him. She knew the mention of Wickham would provoke him. She blindly trusted Wickham because his tales supported what she most wanted to believe about Darcy.
She had spitefully blamed him for her sister's pain because she did not want to see anyone else's responsibility in the matter. Bingley was fickle. Jane was too reserved and too naive to see his sisters' machinations. Her family behaved improperly, and yet it was quite accepted among her community while they all blasted Darcy as the most disagreeable man in the world off his behaviour in less than one evening. To those outside their circle, however, her family behaved so badly it may have put off an agreeable suitor for her most deserving sister.
What a humiliation! Was nothing in the world as she thought it?
Mr. Darcy wished to marry her. He, who she had thought was proud and arrogant, who must have seen the greatest beauties of London for years, who could have fortune and rank, wanted her. It was humbling.
She knew Wickham was not to be trusted for several weeks now, but still, she did not discount all of his words against Darcy. Even in the last few days, she persisted in believing he would separate Bingley from Jane only due to desiring fortune and circumstance for his friend. Her opinion of Darcy was so wrong that the entire time she had been convinced he wished to keep Bingley from her sister, he was examining her character.
The times she had been certain he had looked at her in contempt, he admired her from afar. It seemed every time she took offence to something, he had only attempted to compliment her. Now, she could even see the times he had tried to court her good opinion. All the while she had courted prejudice and willful ignorance! How blind she had been!
Elizabeth's eyes had been opened, however, and it was a new world to her. She could not repent her words on his behaviour in Meryton, but neither could she ignore the unjust accusations she made. To compare him to Wickham, to blame him for Bingley's defection was terribly wrong of her. She also could not forget the look of pain when he acknowledged she must refuse him or the resigned air in which he tendered his aunt's invitation.
She must prove that no matter her silly ignorance she could behave correctly. She could hardly determine if she wished to welcome his attentions, but she would prove she was worthy of the respect and esteem he held for her. She was through acting like a spoiled child over insults, imagined or real.
Elizabeth's pride did shirk, momentarily, at having to apologise and confess to her vanity, but her honour demanded it. Darcy deserved it, and her duty required it to ensure his help to her family. For them, she would bear any degradation. Her only hesitance was should he not wish to converse on the subject, or worse, seek to blame himself. Additionally, she admitted to a minuscule amount of concern that he had only offered his help out of thinking he helped his future family. She told herself that was merely old prejudice and he could only act out of honour. Darcy would not revoke his assistance at disgust with her incivility or hurt pride at her rejection. However, he was a mortal and who could have the strength to frequently meet with the woman who so callously spurned him?
Choosing to not ask herself why it mattered if he had already overcome his preference for her, she decided to write a brief note of apology to give him in case conversation proved impossible. She could only hope he would overlook the impropriety. She had the greatest trust he would not betray her.
Sitting at the little table in her room she drew out a sheet of paper from her writing box and began to swallow her pride.
I pray you will forgive me for the terrible breach in propriety I am making by writing this letter but, like a great many things, men do not hold a monopoly on honour and mine demands I apologise for my unforgivable words yesterday. I hope we can put our differences behind us as we work on our project.
Despite Anne's words of encouragement, Darcy believed he could not treat his last argument with Elizabeth as no different than the ones before. He had not understood at the earlier times that she had specific accusations against him. He rather thought she was testing to see if he felt similarly about the world. Now, every conversation they ever had seemed to take on a new light.
At Lucas Lodge, when she declined dancing with him it was revenge for his first insult. Indeed, even at Netherfield, it was. Had she doubted ladies could have good sense and accomplishment or merely that he would deign to know them? On that score, she had been nearly correct. Not for lack of trying, he had to wade through hoards of empty-headed ladies to find the diamonds he sought. Apparently, when they argued over pride and vanity, she meant to expose him as having both.
Darcy stretched his legs out. She was not faultless, but she had apologised. Some would wonder how he would think her worthy if she disliked him and desired to only debase him, but she was not flighty or conceited. She did have pride and for her to apologise must have cost her quite a bit.
He pushed aside any residual anger he felt at Elizabeth's complaints and assumptions and instead focused on her feelings. When Georgiana had been hurt by Wickham, it was as though Darcy's own heart bled with her. Elizabeth now felt that for Jane and it was through his methods. Having noble intentions did not excuse the misery he caused. An apology was in order.
The maid arrived with the supper tray, and as Darcy ate, he ordered his thoughts. He had always expressed himself better in writing than with words. Once finished with his light meal, he walked to his escritoire and pushed aside letters of business. His sister and aunt had written, but he would read those letters on the morrow. Tonight, Elizabeth deserved his entire attention.
Withdrawing the writing items and arranging himself as neatly as he could, Darcy paused before he began. It was surely a silly thing to entreat the Almighty for, but he wished to infuse his regret and love into this letter so he might start again with Elizabeth.
Darcy crossed it out and blew out a sigh. That was far too informal. Balling up the paper, he tossed it aside.
No, too cold and formal. How did one begin a letter to a lady he wished to wed? To one he loved but did not offer his heart? A woman with whom he had a long acquaintance, and yet, she would say they were not friends. Annoyed, he settled for the same name all the world called her.
Words can scarcely convey the regret I feel at learning for the many months of our acquaintance you have been under the misapprehension that I disapproved of you. I understand there may have been mitigating factors, and I know in your generosity you would excuse some of my behaviour, but allow me to take the blame I must. My honour demands it. Had I behaved as I ought to have, none of this would now be an issue. As such, I apologise to you, and when I meet with your relations, I shall entreat their forgiveness as well. I understand, too, that I have harmed the citizens of Meryton and when an apology is in my power, I will make amends.
On the matter of making my sentiments known to you, I ask your pardon as well. A gentleman does not force his attentions on a person and had I not been so careless and presuming, I would have known better. I hope I have given no lasting distress.
Darcy's eyes scanned over the words. He hoped to give it to her on the morrow, although letters between unwed ladies and gentlemen were not entirely proper. Nor was the letter exactly genuine. Amongst the things he apologised for there were many things, he was not the least sorry for. His mortified pride hated that he had proposed to a woman who had never seen his admiration or desired his notice, but he felt freer having spoken some of his heart. All the days he had met under the guise of discussing Wickham — and he did worry about the cad — Darcy had had nervously courted Elizabeth. Now, when he met her next, there would be no deceit between them. When he was attentive to her, she would know his honourable intentions.
Of course, it might be that she never wished to speak with him again.
Tossing his pen aside, Darcy peered at the clock in his room through bleary, sleep-deprived eyes. If he arose at his regular time, he would have less than six hours of sleep. Before trudging to his bed, he reached for his mail, duty calling to him. As he undressed for the evening, he paused now and then to make out words.
Georgiana was in good health and enjoyed her newest pianoforte master. Mrs. Annesley was a balm to her wounded soul. Richard visited often, and Bingley and his sister called nearly daily. Darcy wished he knew if Georgiana was forming an attachment. He did not believe for a moment that Bingley had any interest in his sister if he was so in love with Jane Bennet as to call on her at the Gardiners' and without an introduction. Nor did he think Bingley would encourage a lady while his affection lay elsewhere. However, Georgiana was quite young still. Darcy chuckled imagining her face upon such a claim.
Boots and stockings removed, Darcy moved on to the Baroness' letter. He told himself he would alert her and Mrs. Annesley to the possible complication of Georgiana's attachment to Bingley, who was rather spoken for. Lady Darcy reported that she had found a new candidate for the Bluestocking Club and asked after his progress. He had come under the guise of asking the Duchess of Dorset's sister-in-law, Mrs. Julia Jenkinson, to join. Her father was a noted astronomer and had raised his child to appreciate the stars. Mrs. Jenkinson, in turn, relished in her father's profession. As the wife to a very wealthy and influential politician, Mrs. Jenkinson could be a very powerful patron of science. Lady Darcy also bade him to hurry his "adventure at the Dragon's" and choose his bride. Darcy frowned. She was not usually the aunt to wish him to the altar in a trice.
Pulling his shirt over his head, he accidentally knocked his still full glass of port and cursed. Dashing to the wash stand, he grabbed the towel to clean his mess. His aunt's letter had fluttered to the floor, but by the time he had everything settled again, he decided to wait and finish reading his correspondence later. Sleepiness pulled all strength from his body, and he stumbled toward the bed as though he were drunk. Collapsing in it, he slept soundly until awoken with a start as his valet entered at the usual time.
Fluttering aunt's letter to the floor. Let's hope he remembers to pick it up before a maid gives it to his dragon aunt.
Well, what would a true variation on P&P be without some misunderstanding? Thanks for this chapter. Glad Darcy said he wanted to marry her but he left out the word 'love'.
That letter must have some importance for this author to leave it so! Thanks for this chapter – rereading this story but now off to bed.


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The play was fully developed during a residency at the Corner Brook Arts and Culture Centre.


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HVAC technicians in Alabama must be well-trained and licensed to be able to practice legally in the state. The Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors regulates the licensure of HVAC technicians who service heating or cooling units that are not window units and are not inside automobiles or farm implements.
HVAC technicians are licensed to work on HVAC and refrigeration systems that include: central heat, heat pumps, ventilation, forced air systems, gas piping, walk-in coolers, reach-in coolers, and commercial refrigerators.
HVAC technicians are trained as air conditioner mechanics. They are taught to read blueprints and technical plans. They are also taught to repair or replace defective electrical equipment such as fuses and breakers. HVAC training includes pipe fitting, how to discover a gas leak, and how to add freon to an air conditioner unit. They are also taught to use nitrogen to find leaks and how to handle refrigerants safely.
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Licensure By Examination
New heating and air technicians must pass an examination. The Alabama application fee for the examination is $150.00. To be able to take the exam, you must provide proof that you have completed an apprenticeship or have graduated from an approved curriculum. Approved curriculums in Alabama include the following:
Alabama Power Company
NARS Training System
Construction Education Foundation of Alabama
Trenholm State Technical College
Fortis College
Gwinnett Technical College, Lawrenceville, Georgia
George Stone Technical Center HVAC Program
Virginia College – Birmingham
Lindsey-Cooper Refrigeration School
J. F. Drake State Technical College
You must supply proof of your work experience as an HVAC technician. Your W-2 tax form along with a signed affidavit from your employer is often sufficient proof of your experience. However, the Board will review it and approve it at their discretion.
After you pass the exam, you must have a performance bond of $15,000 to be considered for active status as a contractor. If your license is inactive, you must not perform any HVAC repairs or installations.
Licensure by Reciprocity
Alabama honors the licenses of HVAC technicians in the nearby states of Louisiana, Tennessee, and Mississippi. If you are currently licensed in one of these three states, you may become licensed by reciprocity.
The reciprocity application includes submitting notarized application forms and a processing fee of $165.00 for active status or $82.50 for inactive contractors. The application should include a Performance Bond of $15,000 in the name of the contractor's business.
You must disclose if you have had any administrative penalties regarding your practice in Refrigeration or HVAC in any locale and whether or not you have had any formal reprimands or had your license suspended for any reason.
After a technician successfully passes the exams and submits the application forms, the HVAC contractor must complete four hours of continuing education each year. In addition to the initial licensure exam, HVAC technicians must also be EPA certified to be able to purchase the refrigerants. HVAC technicians must be aware of all the federal regulations regarding refrigerants.
The EPA Certification exam and the Alabama Licensure Exam are two exams that must be passed to become licensed HVAC technicians in Alabama.
EPA Certification
Section 608 EPA certification is required for HVAC technicians. Persons who are not certified many not legally purchase refrigerants in the United States. This certification is available in Type I, Type II, and Type III and the Universal certification.
The Universal certification covers all three types of appliances. Type I certification certifies an HVAC technician to work on small appliances. Type II certification is required for working on high-pressure appliances. Type III certification is required for disposing of or servicing low-pressure appliances.
These are proctored exams. Mainstream Engineering is a reputable source for exam preparation materials.
Alabama Licensure Exam for HVAC Technicians
The test for HVAC licensure in Alabama costs $125. This fee is paid to the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors at the time of registration for the exam. The test consists of 80 questions.
Each candidate is given four hours to complete the exam. To successfully pass the test, you must obtain a score of at least 66.25 percent. PSI Exam Services administers the exam. You may register for the exam online or via telephone after you have been approved for testing by the Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors. The test is administered in Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, and Montgomery.
You should arrive at least thirty minutes before the exam's start time so that you can sign in and have your identification checked prior to the exam. You must provide two forms of identification that have both your signature and your printed legal name. One form of identification must bear your photograph.
The exam covers residential load calculations, ventilation and exhaust, refrigerants, air conditioning and heat pump systems, and furnaces and heaters.
The following reference materials are permitted in the exam room at the time of the exam:
Each of these reference materials must be either spiral bound or hole-punched and placed in a binder. Reference materials may be obtained from the PSI Online Store or downloaded and printed from the internet. You may highlight, index, and write notes in your copies of the reference materials prior to the test date.
You may not have any removable pages added, bookmarks, or post-it notes placed in your reference materials at the time of the exam. Permanent tabs may be added to your reference material's pages. These tabs must be affixed in such a way that they cannot be removed without tearing the original page.
You must not write on the reference materials during the exam. If you write on the reference material during the test it must be given to the test proctor because any material that has been written on cannot be removed from the exam room.
In addition to these reference materials, you may bring a calculator that is non-programmable, silent, and does not contain an alphabetical keyboard.
You may not bring in any other personal items such as cellular phones, electronic watches, cameras, laptop computers, pagers, tablet computers, iPods, smart watches, or electronic games.
You may not wear bulky clothing that could conceal notes. This includes hooded clothing, heavy jackets, overcoats, or shawls. You may not wear a hat or headgear that is not worn for religious reasons. You may not bring your lucky rabbit's foot or any other good luck items into the exam room. Purses, notebooks, briefcases, backpacks, wallets, food, and drink must be left in the secured storage area at the testing site.
Other people may not accompany you to the testing center, and they may not wait outside on the test site's property. Your eyeglasses and tie tacks may be checked to ensure that recording devices are not in use. Proctors may ask you to empty your pockets before the exam begins.
Test Topics
The Refrigeration section of the test contains 60 questions. You must get 40 questions correct to pass this exam. You will be given 150 minutes to complete this portion of the exam.
This exam covers testing, inspecting, and troubleshooting refrigeration appliances. It also covers refrigerant piping, refrigeration systems and controls, and general knowledge of the subject area.
The HVAC section of the test contains 80 questions. You must answer 53 items correctly to pass the test. You will be given 240 minutes to take the test.
This exam tests your knowledge of insulation, load calculations, piping, safety, combustion air, ducts, chimneys, flues, vents, heating and cooling principles, furnaces and heaters, and air conditioning and heat pump systems.
Licensed HVAC technicians are journeymen who can train apprentices on the job.
Job Outlook and Salary for HVAC in Alabama
Besides numerous benefits, we also get to see that HVAC technicians make the most bountiful wages in Alabama. Here, salaries are assigned to employees according to their job's rank and level of experience.
If we consider the earnings of an entry-level technician working in this state, he gets around $20,150 yearly, which will be equivalent to $12.57 per hour.
On having adequate experience, a mid-level technician can receive an average income of $41,000 per year.
Master-level
Since higher posts bring us the most advantages, the annual pay of an expert or high-level HVAC technician goes high up to $60,760. To acquire such high-ranked positions and enjoy awesome salaries, you must invest a lot of time and effort into mastering skills relevant to this field.
Those engaged in apprenticeship also earn salaries for their services as an intern. Their wages range from $11 to $20.69 per hour.
Upon acknowledging the rapid increase in HVAC companies' employment rate, the job outlook seems to be elevating exponentially in the upcoming years. According to research, the career's success rate in this field is expected to flourish by 13-15% by 2028.
Alabama Cities with Highest Average HVAC Salaries
HVAC job opportunities in Alabama are plentiful since the state includes various cities that contribute to the rise in employment for this industry.
Some highest-paid HVAC places in Alabama are.
Decatur is listed in the first position, with an average annual pay of $51,010. The salary ranges from $31,350 to $74,610.
With salaries of approximately $45,470 per year, Tuscaloosa occupies the second position on the list. Starters make up to $32,130, and senior HVAC staff get as much as $61,260.
Northeast Alabama Non-Metropolitan Area
The Northeast Alabama Non-metropolitan Area on the third rank offers wages between $28,310 and $68,850. The average annual pay is $44,610.
For providing yearly earnings of around $43,220, Montgomery comes in the fourth position. The yearly salary for an early-stage HVAC technician is $22,300 and raises to $62,370 for a proficient employee.
In Mobile, workers earn $42,640 annually. Here, people get from $27,180 to $63,230, depending on their experience and qualification.
What is a Master HVAC License, and How Do I Get One in Alabama?
Master HVAC employees are also known as HVAC/R Contractor. This post is one level superior to a journeyman. Also, it demands next-level talent and experience, and the responsibilities are also far greater than those of a journeyman or an apprentice.
It is a position where HVAC employees become efficient and adept at installing, repairing, maintaining, building, and modifying units, and can even oversee an apprentice. Industries readily employ these individuals because of their experience and expertise in the field.
Moreover, they earn more too.
A license will be required to join the industry as a master HVAC. The following are some criteria you need to meet before you can obtain a license and start practicing legally.
An applicant younger than 18 years will not be accepted.
To make the procedure more convenient and feasible for all, the industry allows the applicant to meet any of the following requirements:
The candidate must possess a diploma received from any high school
A graduate degree secured in an HVAC program from a well-recognized school.
The candidate can work as an apprentice for two years under the guidance of an HVAC/R Contractor and can present the contractor's approval to get the license.
Another requirement for air conditioning and refrigeration contractors is to get 66% or 70% marks in an HVAC/R license exam. This exam is an open-book challenge and consists of 80 questions, and applicants have three hours to finish it.
Upon passing the exam, the candidate must register as a legal or professional HVAC/R contractor.
In Alabama, the apprentice must work a total of 3,000 hours before they can take the exam to become licensed. This is an alternative licensure opportunity. Most new HVAC technicians complete an approved trade training curriculum at a two year community college.
After the initial licensure is obtained, heating and air conditioning technicians must complete continuing education courses to maintain licensure in Alabama.
Numerous people are inclined to be a part of the HVAC industry and earn a significant income. But a lack of information about the field and its resources sometimes drops your confidence. Here are some common questions that help clear up things about becoming an HVAC technician in Alabama.
How Long is an HVAC Program in Alabama?
HVAC programs are of different durations so that every person can catch up on the course according to his schedule. Courses that earn you a diploma end within a month or so, associate programs take up to two years, and graduate degrees can be completed in three to five years.
When Can I Retake My Alabama HVAC Exam if I Fail?
Yes, you can definitely try to pass the exam once again. The industry doesn't take talent for granted. It cares for its esteemed candidates and allows them to give a retest. But if you fail the exam, you should plan a better strategy to overcome your shortcomings and inculcate HVAC skills effectively.
How Long Does Alabama HVAC Certification Last?
The validity of a license lasts for a single year only. So, the employee should be vigilant for the renewal of the license as he approaches the expiry date.
How Much Does HVAC School Cost in Alabama?
HVAC schools in Alabama stand among the most reputed institutes in the USA. Some colleges offer graduate degrees, while some award associate degrees. All in all, the average estimated cost for the HVAC programs is somewhere between $4,000 and $10,000. These values are exclusive of admission or stationary charges.
I Passed the AL HVAC Exam, Now What?
First, you must take the HVAC exam and pass it with approvable marks. Then, you will be required to get qualified for certification. For this, you will pay $15,000 as a performance bond besides a registration fee. After that, you will be recognized as an official HVAC technician.
How Many CE Hours Do I Need For an HVAC License in AL?
The policy in Alabama has made continuing education (CE) mandatory for the license's renewal, meaning that a worker will have to show four hours of CE per year, whenever he requests for a new license. Some people might not know about CE - it's a study program for people who have completed their HVAC studies.
How to Apply for an Apprenticeship in AL
Getting an apprenticeship in this field is easy. To obtain hands-on training to repair, install, replace, and analyze the functionality and issues of HVAC systems, apprenticeship applicants have to practice under the supervision of an HVAC-licensed contractor for about two years.
Meanwhile, they also earn good money and can carry on with their training courses. They must also register themselves, so the state identifies them as apprentices.
Looking For Information On Nearby States?
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May 8, 2012, Washington, DC—Francis D'Addario, Security Executive Council Emeritus Faculty for Strategic Influence and Innovation, has been awarded the Charles A. Sennewald Distinguished Service Accolade for his outstanding and significant contributions to the security profession. The presentation was made in April at the IAPSC's annual conference in Miami Beach, FL.
The award is named after the IAPSC's founder, Charles Sennewald, who is a widely respected expert and author in the field of security consulting. D'Addario is a well-known expert in the field of strategic all-hazards risk and mitigation.
The Security Executive Council congratulates Mr. D'Addario on this great achievement.
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Pastor who said Pulse victims got 'what they deserved' accused of molesting boy at church
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Pastor Ken Adkins
A Georgia pastor who said Pulse nightclub shooting victims got what they deserved has been arrested on child molestation charges.
Ken Adkins, of St. Simons Island, turned himself in to police about 9 a.m. Friday on aggravated child molestation charges, reported The Florida Time-Union.
The 56-year-old Adkins, who has congregations in Atlanta, Jacksonville and Brunswick, Georgia, is an outspoken anti-LGBT activist in the Jacksonville area.
He drew widespread condemnation for making offensive remarks about a fatal shooting that left 49 clubgoers dead and 53 others wounded at a gay nightclub in Orlando.
"I don't see none of them as victims," Adkins tweeted. "I see them as getting what they deserve!!"
The alleged abuse took place at Adkins' church in Brunswick, as well as the pastor's car and the victim's home, prosecutors said.
His attorney said investigators told him the abuse took place in 2010.
The pastor's wife said she believed Adkins would be cleared, and she expressed concern about the young man who made the allegations.
Charlotte Stormy Adkins said the alleged victim was part of the church's ministry and had been mentored by her and her husband.
She will serve as interim pastor while her husband takes leave.
Watch this video report posted online by WJAX-TV:
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Federal officials this week arrested Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs and slapped him with criminal charges for his role in leading the pro-Trump riots that rocked the United States Capitol building on January 6th.
In a criminal complaint released Wednesday, the FBI revealed that it had used footage taken during the Capitol riot to determine that Biggs illegally broke into the building with the intent to "obstruct, influence, or impede an official proceeding before Congress."

Specifically, the FBI claimed that Biggs entered the Capitol within seconds after one of his fellow Proud Boys smashed a glass window and entered the building.

Biggs, however, told investigators that the doors to the building were already open when he arrived, which is contradicted by footage reviewed by law enforcement officials.

The entire criminal complaint can be found here.

Rudy Giuliani tweeted out a celebration of his client -- and now former president -- Donald Trump, and was instantly hit with a round of mockery.
The former president's attorney was deeply involved in two schemes -- an attempted extortion plot involving Ukraine and efforts to overturn the Nov. 3 election -- that got Trump impeached twice, but nonetheless Giuliani insisted that he would be remembered as one of history's greatest.

"As the clouds of hatred recede and time lets the light of reason prevail. History will record Trump as one of our greatest Presidents. Great achievements foreign and domestic, despite unprecedented opposition," Giuliani tweeted. "Thank God for the grace He bestows on the United States of America."

Other social media users let him have it.

Delusional
— MegSF (@DreamCrushn) January 20, 2021

The clouds are receding because Trump isn't president anymore
— Alex Bates (@CecilCOLiberty) January 20, 2021

You're still not getting a pardon.
— Pete-Why, yes, I am problematic 😎 💛🍦🇺🇸 🏳🌈 (@PeteEarthling) January 20, 2021

Fkc Off Criminal
— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) January 20, 2021

right to remain silent Rudes
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) January 20, 2021

You were/are one of the clouds of hatred. 🤡
— ♬♪ (@UnsatiatedBlood) January 20, 2021

He's so great he was Impeached twice , lost re-election, lost the house, and lost the Senate.
— S T E P H A N I E M C C A L L (@Stepharooskie) January 20, 2021

Greatest presidents don't lose the popular vote twice and get bounced after one term.......just saying.....
— Tony Engel (@Veilside_Tony) January 20, 2021

The delusion continues. He is leaving office with the lowest approval rating of a 1-termer since approval ratings began being tracked. Great legacy. 👍
— Kate Bilowitz (@chmpgnsprnva4) January 20, 2021

Former officials in the Trump administration were sanctioned by China only minutes after Joe Biden was sworn-in as America's 46th president.
"Over the past few years, some anti-China politicians in the United States, out of their selfish political interests and prejudice and hatred against China and showing no regard for the interests of the Chinese and American people, have planned, promoted and executed a series of crazy moves which have gravely interfered in China's internal affairs, undermined China's interests, offended the Chinese people, and seriously disrupted China-U.S. relations," a Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced.

"The Chinese government is firmly resolved to defend China's national sovereignty, security and development interests. China has decided to sanction 28 persons who have seriously violated China's sovereignty and who have been mainly responsible for such U.S. moves on China-related issues," the spokesperson said. "They include Michael R. Pompeo, Peter K. Navarro, Robert C. O'Brien, David R. Stilwell, Matthew Pottinger, Alex M. Azar II, Keith J. Krach, and Kelly D. K. Craft of the Trump administration as well as John R. Bolton and Stephen K. Bannon."

"These individuals and their immediate family members are prohibited from entering the mainland, Hong Kong and Macao of China. They and companies and institutions associated with them are also restricted from doing business with China," the spokesperson explained.

Trump gave last-minute pardon to Fox News host Jeanine Pirro's ex-husband: CNN
GOP needs to be 'burned to the ground': Comey says it's 'not healthy'
Far-right extremists are staying home for the inauguration but plan 'to fight another day': report
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'Bhaag Johnny' and 'Blood Money' Are Two Very Different Films: Kunal Khemmu
Bollywood heartthrob Kunal Khemmu who will soon be seen on big screens post a gap of two years, is all busy these days for promoting his upcoming release 'Bhaag Johnny'.
So far the trailer, songs and posters of the movie have been getting good response from the audience.
But somewhere, the film is being compared to Kunal's earlier release 'Blood Money' (2012).
Talking about the same in an interview with media, the young actor said that both his films are very different from each other and have no similarities at all.
Kunal said, "My character in 'Bhaag Johnny' is very different from the one which I played in 'Blood Money'. It's not just my character, but the film too is completely different from the latter."
"In 'Blood Money', I played character of a young guy from a small town, who gets a big job in a big city and how he becomes a criminal. But in 'Bhaag Johhny', I'm playing a character who is already doing good in his life, as he is earning well and works for a big company. But his life revolves around his deeds from his past. So stories of both the films are totally different from one another, and so there's nothing common between the both." added the actor.
Talking about 'Blood Money', the film also stars pretty actresses Mansi Scott, Zoa Morani and Mnadana Karini in ventral characters.
The film is directed by Shivam Nair.
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Kanye West Goes Berserk on Interviewer: 'You Ain't Got the Answers!'
By Andrew KirellNov 27th, 2013, 1:39 pm
During a SiriusXM interview Tuesday morning, rapper Kanye West flipped out on interviewer Sway after being challenged on his assertions about how difficult it is for a black artist to get corporate backers willing to take a risk on his creative ideas.
West has made headlines in recent weeks for his in-concert rants about various fashion designers and companies who've shunned him or ignored his attempts to break into the business. According to West, major corporations like Disney, Nike, Google, etc., don't "step up" and help finance some of his projects involving fashion, art, and technology.
Appearing on Sway's satellite radio show, West likened himself to Shakespeare, asking if companies will "step up and be the Medici family" and patronize his ideas while he's still at the top of his game.
When Sway challenged West with a question — "Why don't you empower yourself and do it yourself?" — the conversation went off the rails.
West began yelling: "You ain't got the answers, man! You ain't got the answers! I've been doing this more than you! You ain't got the answers!" The rapper insisted that his interviewer did not have sufficient experience to question West's assertions about business, at one point jabbing at how "no one knows the name" of Sway's failed fashion line.
After a lot of crosstalk between the two, Sway finally calmed West down, who explained his frustrations as feeling "marginalized" by companies like Nike, despite his massive critical and commercial success as an artist as well as the attention paid to his dabblings in fashion.
The pair ended the interview on a brighter note, joking about the heated confrontation and reaffirming their friendship.
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It's an age old problem with a new age way of treating it and now "Coolsculpting", the process of eliminating your fat by freezing it, is catching on across the country. Lancaster skin center is one of only a handful of places performing the technique in Central PA. Registered nurse Molly Hackman performs all of the office's Coolsculpting procedures. "Not only is coolscupt noninvasive, it can also be done on your lunch break.", Hackman says.
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It was report card day for Belize's economy on Wednesday, June 29th, when the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) released the first quarter report of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2016. According to the report from the SIB, the rate of unemployment went down compared to the same period in 2015. However, it was not enough, as the country's economy shrank by 2% in the first quarter of the year.
The report also included information on the external trade statistics, as well as the Consumer Price Index, particularly for the month of May. According to the report, the inflation rate for the period this year is 1% higher. Overall, prices in the basic food market are also 1% higher compared to last year.
According to SIB Statistician Angelita Campbell, there was a 0.4% increase in the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages, while in the category of housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels, cost went up by 1.6%. However, while there was a cost decrease in certain services such as in transportation, she also pointed out that there was a variation in the food and non-alcoholic beverages. "In the food and non-alcoholic beverages category, we saw a variation across the prices of food," said Campbell. "For instance, we have beef going up by 7.2%, pork by 6.2%, while chicken went down by 2.6%." She further mentioned that such variations had an effect on the overall numbers in different areas that contribute to the economy.
The report also highlighted that Belize had produced goods and services valued at $718.4 million from January – March of 2016. When this figure is compared to the same period last year, there is a decline of $14.7 million. The large decrease was alarming, despite a growth in both the Secondary and Tertiary economic sectors. Agriculture and fisheries reported the major decreases, with marine products, citrus and bananas adding to the downfall in the economy.
Additionally, due to issues in the shrimp industries, marine exports went down from 4.5 million pounds to less than 1 million. The result was a $17 million loss. In regards to banana exports, production went down by 42%, and citrus by 17%. While in livestock and sugarcane the production managed to grow 7% and 27% respectively.
There was an increase of 4.2% in the Secondary economic sectors, largely due to the performance of the electricity and water industries. High water levels due to early rains caused electricity generation to go up by some 54% and water distribution went up by 7%. In the construction and beverage production industries, there was also an increase by 12% and 13% respectively.
In the tertiary sector, which is responsible for more than half of Belize's total economy, a growth of 4% was recorded despite a 15,000 cruise ship passenger decline in the given time period compared to last year. In addition, overnight visitors grew by some 17,000, resulting in a 5% upshot in the accommodation and food services industry. While in the wholesale and retail trade, there was an increase of 2%.
As it pertains to the labour force, a national survey covering fewer than three thousand households was conducted by the SIB in April during a four-week period. The results indicate that of the working age population, 146,918, persons are gainfully employed. This new result indicates almost 6,000 persons more who are working this year than the same period in 2015. "Looking more closely at labour force participation, nationally, for this round of the labour force survey, it was about 63.7%, not much compared to April of last year," said Campbell. Overall, there are more males presently employed than there are females by a difference of 27%.
It is expected that if the economy continues on this path, the shrinking in its performance might increase, affecting tremendously the sectors that are already experiencing a major decrease in the first part of the year. However, it was also noted that the economy might experience a low but positive growth at the end of the fiscal year.
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I am terrible about remembering things. Dumb stuff like keys and birthdays. New ideas and controversial subjects excite me. Food is a blessing, socks are a curse. Most of lifes complexities are solved by the simplicity of Star Wars. If I were not LDS, I would probably be dead; and I know that God is looking out for me. My wife is, above all, my favorite.
Tim Cook will MC the event, and we will see more video clips and SVP stage time than Tim time. He will begin by rattling off some "incredible" numbers and stats from iPhone, Mac and Apple retail. At least 1 video will play. Then he will turn the attention to the iPad and talk about how it is revolutionizing the way we do stuff. He will recount the success of the iBooks platform and the recent adoption of text books and course publishing, and may even have some publishers there to talk about the awesome stuff they are doing. Then he will unveil the new iPad 3.
It will be called iPad 3.
The "theme" of the event will be high definition.
It will have a retina display. There will be a DPI number on a slide.
The body will be very similar if not identical. iPad 2 cases will fit it.
Expect a front facing HD video camera (720p) for HD FaceTime.
Some software that is visual in nature. I am thinking something like an image editor or painting app to show off the "just gorgeous" display.
They will probably improve the camera on the back too.
There will be some accessory akin to the bumper and the smart cover, if not just a "Smart Cover 2" type product.
The bonus: A new HD-ier Apple TV with 1080p for displaying your beautiful iPad creations. There will also be some iCloud improvement in for the Apple TV, like movies on all your iOS devices or something.
What does it mean for Apple? I mean, really, how big an impact will this have on Apple?
Tomorrow, the stock will take a hit. Plenty of people will have been holding for just such a day and will sell. If they bought stock any time before June of this year, they will make money. $500 invested in 2001 would yield about $25,000 today. Good for them. Some people (maybe I) will buy the stock.
Two weeks from now, Apple will have invited the press to an event where they talk about this year's line up of iPhone(s) and iPods. They will be totally awesome and the stock will climb for the rest of the year.
A month from now, hundreds of people will either be in line to buy iPhone 5, or millions will have already purchased it. I am betting 3 million during opening weekend.
6 months from now, Apple will have had its best holiday quarter ever, with record breaking iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac sales. The stock will continue to do well. Apple will announce the new iPad. It will make all competing tablets look pretty stupid.
A year from now, people will be speculating about what the new iPhone is going to look like, the iPad will have dominated the tablet market for another year, and freed from the fears that Apple won't survive with Jobs, the stock will have steamed up to about $550 per share. Apple will be the most valuable company in the world. Literally.
3 Years from now, most of the products that were in the product pipeline when Steve Jobs was the CEO will have made their way to market, and it will be Tim Cook (or Phill Schiller) that announces some great new product that I will buy with a great big smile.
Just ponder a moment how well crafted your iPhone is and remember that Jobs has been crafting Apple for about 15 years (the second time) and think about the care and thoughtfulness that has gone into it. Apple will be just fine. For a long time. Tim Cook has been running the company for quite some time. He will continue to run it. And Jobs will continue his oversight. And the company will thrive.
Best features were literally copied from other mobile platforms.
One could argue that these are purposefully antagonistic ways of saying these things. Or, perhaps better said, purposefully belittling.
I can see why, from a tech pundit's point of view, that "literally copied" is meant to have a punitive sting. However, these "copied" features are a big win for Apple. The iPhone has been in the lead in so many competitive areas (app store, ease of use, ecosystem integration, best "under finger" experience etc). However, some consumers have been hesitant to choose iPhone because of a specific advantage of a competitor.
For example, some people consider BBM the key feature of a BlackBerry. As of iOS 5, the "iOS doesn't have it" argument is gone. The only thing left is what iPhone does better. Same with notifications and Android, which Jonathan Geller thinks Apple did better than Android.
Buyers now have all the reasons to choose the iPhone that they had before – AND they have no reason to buy any competitor.
About the only gripe left is Flash, but mostly from Mossberg.
While competitors like Google and Microsoft continue to pursue a strategy of "you everywhere" with front-facing web products that allow you to create and collaborate with nothing more than a connection and relatively modern browser, Apple seems to be moving almost backwards. Sure, syncing our devices is clearly an important and yet-to-be-solved problem, but Cupertino isn't just improving sync across devices. It also seems to be concluding that it can't — or won't — compete on the web, and I think that's a mistake.
Google's business model, and by extension goals, are different that Apple's. Remember, if you don't pay for it, you are the product.
Microsoft's business model (or lack thereof) shows that they may not understand how to make money from the web.
When Steve Jobs talked about a "go-to-market strategy" for TV, it helped to remind me that aside from being a perfectionist, he is also a brilliant strategist. Apple's cloud strategy supports their revenue stream, and so does Google's. I think that for Topolsky to say that it is a mistake for Apple to follow the same strategic vector is hard to justify from a business perspective, because Apple is killing it.


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Since the label started in 2001, Redfield Records stands, not only on the German market but far beyond the borders, for innovative approaches and ideas when it comes to the marketing of artists, the recognition and support of talents as well as yearlong economic growth in an industry in which consistency, persistence and pure enthusiasm for the music itself are rarely in the centre of attention.
Founded in Haan, near Düsseldorf, and by now lead by owner Alexander Schröder from the Lower Saxon city Melle, Redfield Records was originally brought into life, when the emocore band THAT VERY TIME I SAW… out of lacking alternatives started its own label that quickly became the centre of the entire national scene. The label grew with its tasks and into the role while building a worldwide network.
Already in 2006, with the debut of FIRE IN THE ATTIC, Redfield Records released the first important milestone in the still young history of the company. Later on, in cooperation with the music magazine VISIONS, they released a free album by FIRE IN THE ATTIC with an edition of 87,000 copies, in campaign that no one hadn't attempted to try before.
The commercial breakthrough for the label finally came, when it once again dedicated itself to an up and coming scene and signed bands like ESKIMO CALLBOY, WE BUTTER THE BREAD WITH BUTTER and HIS STATUE FALLS. With these and other artists Redfield Records established Metalcore and Electrocore sustainably in the musical landscape and since then is reckoned as a precursor of an entire genre.
With the second ESKIMO CALLBOY album 'We Are the Mess' Redfield Records got in the centre of attention and entered the official German album charts on position eight. In the following the label was able to celebrate a number of successes for example when it helped to push the metal band ANY GIVEN DAY into the German album charts even twice (#28 in 2014, #14 in 2016).
But Redfield Records was successful abroad as well and therefore more and more active – especially in the Netherlands. The label charted there with FACE TOMORROW (#40, 2011) or JOHN COFFEY (#42, 2012) and lately worked with the metal newcomers FOR I AM KING and the iconic hardcore band ALL FOR NOTHING. Additionally, there were releases for acts like WE CAME AS ROMANS, TEXAS IN JULY, LOWER THAN ATLANTIS or GAMEFACE.
In 2019, just in time for the 18th birthday, Redfield Records, next to an extensive relaunch and the introduction of a new look, took once more the adventure in new territories that it had come in touch with just randomly in the past: With albums of MARATHONMANN and ALEX MOFA GANG there were even two release of German-speaking band on the agenda that had already been successful beyond their scenes. The entry of MARATHONMANN's album 'Die Angst sitzt neben Dir' on position 41 in the official German album charts was just one of the highlights that should be mentioned.
But the focus on the entire rock, metal, punk and hardcore sector alone isn't just enough for Redfield Records. The label, that also has been active in the publishing business since 2006 under the name Redfield Publishing as well as Edition Redfield Records / ROBA, recently signed the trap artist PHIILOSOPHER and next to the sub-label Redfield Digital, that is even more concentrated on the support of newcomers, it launched another branch called Kursaal. Kursaal not only puts out music whose influences reach from indie and folk over to polka, in 2019 the label released the short film debut by video artist Mirko Witzki, that got numerous nominations and front positions on famous European film festivals.
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Wilmar International forms sugar venture in Myanmar
by Arno Maierbrugger - Apr 14, 2014
Wilmar International, the largest sugar cane miller in Australia, agreed to form a Myanmar venture with a local partner as it builds on a four-year push into sugar production in Asia, Bloomberg reported.
The Singapore-based company will hold 55 per cent in the venture with Great Wall Food Stuff Industry Co. after buying all of the local company's sugar-manufacturing capacity, Wilmar said in a statement on April 14. Wilmar will use its own funds for the investment and the venture will not have a "material impact" on this year's earnings per share, the company said.
"Everybody's been talking about Myanmar, so getting the foot in the door is probably worth doing," said Carey Wong, an analyst at OCBC Investment Research Pte. in Singapore. "If you look at the spending power, it's actually one of the biggest economies in Asia that's left untapped."
The investment comes less than two months after Wilmar announced plans to take joint control of India's largest sugar refiner Shree Renuka Sugars (SHRS) Ltd. in a deal valued at about $200 million. The Singapore company, which is also the world's top processor of palm oil, entered the sugar business in 2010 when it bought Australia's Sucrogen Ltd. and then added assets in New Zealand, Indonesia and Morocco.
Great Wall and its associates own 2 mills with potential daily capacity of 4,000 metric tonnes of sugar cane and an annual production capacity of 65,000 tonnes of sugar, Wilmar said.
The joint venture will also take over Great Wall's bio-ethanol plant and an organic compound fertiliser facility as part of the deal that requires approval from regulators including the Myanmar Investment Commission, the Singapore company said. Wilmar didn't specify the amount of the investment being made.
Wilmar International, the largest sugar cane miller in Australia, agreed to form a Myanmar venture with a local partner as it builds on a four-year push into sugar production in Asia, Bloomberg reported. The Singapore-based company will hold 55 per cent in the venture with Great Wall Food Stuff Industry Co. after buying all of the local company's sugar-manufacturing capacity, Wilmar said in a statement on April 14. Wilmar will use its own funds for the investment and the venture will not have a "material impact" on this year's earnings per share, the company said. "Everybody's been talking about Myanmar,...
Great Wall Food Stuff Industry Co.
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On Feb. 29, 2008, Rare Disease Day was created to raise awareness about rare diseases and to advocate for improved treatment options for individuals with rare diseases and their families. Because SCORR Marketing is entrenched in the health science industry and this is an important topic with some of our clients, we decided to take a look at this issue: the 20 to 30 million Americans with rare diseases (according to the National Institutes of Health) and their need to see new treatments developed that can help them. While OnPoint will mostly provide critical marketing information, we will also share content we develop on pressing issues facing our industry today. If you have ideas for other topics you would like us to cover, please let us know.
Treating these diseases has its own unique challenges, said Scott Schliebner, vice president of scientific affairs – rare diseases for PRA Health Sciences. Schliebner, considered an industry expert on this topic, is also a well-recognized speaker about rare diseases.
One of the biggest concerns is that patients are often geographically dispersed and located great distances from one of the few key expert centers focused on a particular rare disease, he said.
In an acknowledgment that drugs for rare diseases were not being developed because of their low economic potential, Congress passed the Orphan Drug Act of 1983. The word "orphan" is not defined in the legislation but refers to the rare diseases and patients who have these rare diseases and who seem to be abandoned or orphaned by the health care system.
"As our health care system evolves and we look at ways to control costs, it's important for these conversations to be data-driven and to reflect the realities of our health care spending," Saltonstall continued.
In an interview with Kaiser Health News, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said he wonders if financial incentives should be different for drugs that receive secondary approvals for orphan drug status.
Regulations to encourage new treatments for rare diseases is as needed as ever. "At the same time, I hope this is balanced with some restrictions that prevent some in the industry from finding those loopholes and taking advantage of regulations that were intended to bring new therapies to underserved populations," Schliebner added.
Schliebner agreed that the rare disease research is evolving. "As our diagnostic, genomic and biologic capabilities increase, we are better able to pursue new therapies for neglected diseases and better able to identify suitable drug targets," he said.
With more than 20 years of experience in the clinical trial industry, Joan is a health science executive who brings a unique blend of strategy, leadership and competitive intelligence skills to SCORR's clients. She designs and executes collaborative solutions that drive brand awareness and improve your market share and profitability. As a published author and presenter at many industry conferences, Joan synthesizes her understanding of critical issues and business challenges into viable client solutions. She advises on thought leadership opportunities that maximize your visibility and impact. Prior to joining SCORR, Joan was the chief operating officer at CenterWatch, where she set the strategic direction and financial goals for the organization and managed all departments. Her career also includes roles at Cambridge Healthtech Institute, the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development and Parexel.


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Windows 8 Hurts My Brain
At D9 Microsoft showed the Windows 8 UI for the first time. All the attention was on the touch-oriented "Live Tiles" interface. Business Insider and some other pubs have taken to calling it "Windows 8 for Tablets." I don't know if that's what it is. About all I can tell is that the Live Tiles interface is supposedly an addition to, not a replacement for, the native Windows UI. That's good. Getting all touchy-panny with some pretty photos on a ginormous wall screen that costs more than my truck is impressive, but it doesn't mean much to desktop and laptop users.
Live Tiles on desktops and laptops makes about as much sense as wings on a Hyundai Sonata. Microsoft has said that Windows 8 will run on some different processors, i.e. ARM, Intel system-on-a-chip, whatever. Those aren't running Alienware gaming boxes. So is this meant to be the UI of the mobile version of Windows 8? Who knows? Is it Windows Phone 8? Apparently not. When asked how developers would write applications for the new Windows 8 UI the company said "HTML 5 and javascript." Developers and some industry pundits interpreted this to mean no Silverlight for Windows Phone apps. To many people this seemed to make sense, given the expansion to new hardware platforms.
But hardware independence is what .NET, the CLR, and Silverlight are all about. Programmers have invested a lot of time learning the technology stack. When Microsoft released Windows Phone 7 they built the application model and UI on Silverlight for Windows Phone. Developers could leverage everything they new about C#, XAML, and the Silverlight version of the framework to write apps for the mobile platform. Then those apps could be submitted to the shiny new Microsoft app store and start generating iOS-like sales. Now… what? The native mobile interface to Windows 8 will be HMTL + script, but you'll be able to run Silverlight apps too?
According to some comments I've read Microsoft has clarified their position and said that there "will be a place" for Silverlight apps on Windows (Phone?) 8 (for Tablets?). I can't find any direct quote. On the Silverlight forums the official response has essentially been: we can't talk now, but don't believe everything you read, and we'll say more later. But they've said too much already. Why launch a platform and all of the tools to support it, and then make such a radical change in the next version? Has Microsoft figured out that they can't build a native app ecosystem, and decided to attack Apple's by promoting HTML 5 and javascript?
I'm not sure, but they've at least given me another good reason to continue my efforts with iOS, HTML 5 + JQuery, and Android. Why invest in native Silverlight apps for Windows Phone 7 if Microsoft won't clearly commit to carrying forward the key components of the platform or building the ecosystem?
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Quartz countertops. Ample storage. Design that would make Michelangelo weep.
Your kitchen is the heart of the home, where memories are made. If you want to improve your home in a way that's functional and beautiful, a custom kitchen remodel is for you.
Did you know that a kitchen remodel is one of the most high-value improvements you can make to your home? Custom kitchens are an investment, and that's why it's critical to plan your remodel to a T. If you're looking for fun ideas for your custom kitchen, look no further! Here are the best kitchen must-haves that our clients have been raving about this year.
Incandescent lighting is so 2006. For your modern, custom kitchen, you want to use light that accentuates the beautiful features of your home. Recessed lighting is a great choice, and LED bulbs provide more light with less energy.
If you plan on entertaining in your kitchen, consider smart lighting. Many companies manufacture Alexa-compatible smart bulbs. You can have the lights automatically adjust based on time, date, or other inputs. Go from 'weeknight' to 'party night' lighting with a simple voice command.
Don't you hate waiting to do a load of dishes until the dishwasher is full? Avoid the annoying smells of a half-full dishwasher by installing a two-drawer dishwasher in your custom kitchen. This enables you to wash a handful of dishes if you'd like, keeping your pantry stocked with clean dishes no matter what. It's also an affordable and space-saving measure if your household keeps kosher.
Avoid the headaches of hosting Thanksgiving with only one oven. Do yourself a favor and install a full set of double ovens. Double ovens can either be installed side by side or stacked, depending on the space. According to our clients, it's a luxury that's worth the splurge! Roast a turkey in one oven and granny's famous apple pie in the other with zero downtime.
The key to a smart custom kitchen is to use space wisely. One of the best ways to use small nooks and crannies is to install pullout shelves. These give maximum functionality to narrow spaces in your cabinets to store items like spatulas, canisters, and baking sheets.
Islands expand your counter space and give your kitchen much more flexibility. Chop onions on the counter while your kids bake a cake on the island. It saves you space while adding a luxe centerpiece to the kitchen. For added functionality, run power to the island and include cabinets for trash bins and appliances.
Our clients love built-in double door refrigerators. But the smart appliance movement is making waves, and a smart refrigerator is a must-have in any custom kitchen. Let's say you're shopping for groceries and can't remember if you need milk. Simply connect with the camera inside your refrigerator on your smartphone to see if you have milk. Smart refrigerators also come complete with a calendar, menu planner, and voice assistant capability to streamline your life.
Life's too short to build a boring kitchen. Use these fun ideas to build a custom kitchen that's sleek, beautiful, and functional. Ready to put your great ideas to work? Partner with Destefano Homes and Remodeling to make your dream custom kitchen a reality.


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module Bundler
  class Source
    autoload :Rubygems, 'bundler/source/rubygems'
    autoload :Path,     'bundler/source/path'
    autoload :Git,      'bundler/source/git'

    def self.mirror_for(uri)
      uri = URI(uri.to_s) unless uri.is_a?(URI)

      # Settings keys are all downcased
      mirrors = Bundler.settings.gem_mirrors
      normalized_key = URI(uri.to_s.downcase)

      mirrors[normalized_key] || uri
    end

    attr_accessor :dependency_names

    def unmet_deps
      specs.unmet_dependency_names
    end

    def version_message(spec)
      locked_spec = Bundler.locked_gems.specs.find { |s| s.name == spec.name } if Bundler.locked_gems
      locked_spec_version = locked_spec.version if locked_spec
      message = "#{spec.name} #{spec.version}"
      if locked_spec_version && spec.version != locked_spec_version
        message << " (was #{locked_spec_version})"
      end
      message
    end

    def can_lock?(spec)
      spec.source == self
    end
  end
end