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In contrast to the other major Canadian film festival in Toronto, in Montreal film festival the glamour of the star-studded cinema has been relinquished in favor of a kaleidoscopic presentation of films coming from across the world. The guests I met during the festival unanimously pointed to this obvious difference of scope, and the fact that more than 00 countries have been delegated in this edition of the festival is instructive in this respect. Of course, in the spirit of an A-class festival, the opening included a red carpet ceremony nonetheless, among the crowd strolling toward Theatre Maisonneuve a familiar face was difficult to spot. The closing ceremony, however, was attended by a high-profile star and a collaborator to legendry authors: Catherine Deneuve. She had been invited to the closing ceremony to receive an honorary prize and the organizers completed their tribute by screening Les Yeux de sa mere, one of her latest films, in out-of-competition section of the festival. The other renowned figure showing up during the festival was the veteran French director, Claude Lelouch who ran a master class during the festival and at the closing ceremony was invited to the stage to present the award for the best director. As one might suspect, this kind of set-up allowed a closer contact between filmmakers and their audiences. Aside from the press conferences held on a daily basis at Hyatt Regency Hotel - where the press office and film market were situated as well - the spectators had a chance to speak to directors and throw their questions at them either during a brief Q&A following each screening or simply by directly approaching them. The programs and the choice of the films were, therefore, very much geared to these spectators and their keenness to expand their knowledge about the world and different cultures, a typical feature of Canadian community which is modelled upon the concept of a "cultural mosaic." The emphasis on the term "world" in the title of the festival - and its repetition in the titles of its different program - sounded all the more relevant here as it succinctly clarified the objectives of the festival organizers. Also, through inclusion of films coming from a variety of nations, the festival organizers cleverly pandered to the expectations of the different ethnic groups present in their immigrant-founded society. A review of the titles included in the program revealed that some choices were made primarily on the basis of the appeal of their subject matters and this logic could justify the appearance of some confounding titles. In general, twelve venues were allocated to screening films from the different sections nine of which were auditoriums at the topmost floor of Cinema Quartier Latin. All venues were in downtown Montreal, in a conveniently close walking distance from each other. The central position of the venues allowed the visitors from outside the city to get a taste of the exuberance and vibrancy of Montreal, which is sensed in its more European-style downtown area. The following sections comprised corpus of the festival program: World Competition, First Film World Competition, Out of Competition, Focus on World Cinema, Documentaries of the World, and Short Documentary Films of Inis. The 00nd Canadian Student Film Festival was also integrated into the program. All the films, if not in English, were subtitled, while use of French subtitles was limited to a number of theaters. Press conferences and Q&A sessions were held in both official languages. The only exception was the speech delivered by Serge Losique, the president of the festival in the closing ceremony which was not translated. The huge number of the screened films and the dominance of the unfamiliar names made choosing the right screening sometimes difficult. At times, the film you chose did not met the expectations its description in the catalogue induced, and later, you heard that you have missed a far better film shown in the adjacent theater. Anyway, the pleasure of these events lies in such explorations in dark rooms, and fortunately for the most of the films, at least three or four screenings were arranged, leaving little place for whining. My only complaint is about hospitality of the festival which seemingly had been almost exclusively offered to the filmmakers, while the press seemed to receive the smallest share of attention.
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2019-04-23T16:50:08Z
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I had not been at home above ten days, when Captain William Robinson, a Cornish man, commander of the Hopewell, a stout ship of three hundred tons, came to my house. I had formerly been surgeon of another ship where he was master, and a fourth part owner, in a voyage to the Levant. He had always treated me more like a brother, than an inferior officer; and, hearing of my arrival, made me a visit, as I apprehended only out of friendship, for nothing passed more than what is usual after long absences. But repeating his visits often, expressing his joy to find I me in good health, asking, "whether I were now settled for life?" adding, "that he intended a voyage to the East Indies in two months," at last he plainly invited me, though with some apologies, to be surgeon of the ship; "that I should have another surgeon under me, beside our two mates; that my salary should be double to the usual pay; and that having experienced my knowledge in sea-affairs to be at least equal to his, he would enter into any engagement to follow my advice, as much as if I had shared in the command." for that malicious reprobate, having often endeavoured in vain to persuade both the captains that I might be thrown into the sea (which they would not yield to, after the promise made me that I should not die), however, prevailed so far, as to have a punishment inflicted on me, worse, in all human appearance, than death itself. My men were sent by an equal division into both the pirate ships, and my sloop new manned. As to myself, it was determined that I should be set adrift in a small canoe, with paddles and a sail, and four days' provisions; which last, the Japanese captain was so kind to double out of his own stores, and would permit no man to search me. I got down into the canoe, while the Dutchman, standing upon the deck, loaded me with all the curses and injurious terms his language could afford.
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2019-04-22T00:48:59Z
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After Indonesia, Japan is probably second best at small island cities. Their ability to cluster districts together lets them get more yields out of less space. Turns out a free weekend is timed perfectly for me! They moved a bunch of policy cards from the three modern era leaf civics (suffrage, class struggle, and totalitarianism) to ideology. The policy cards they left in the leaf civics where buffed, but are now exclusive to the governments they unlock with. This means that if you don't intend to ever switch to a particular tier 0 government, than you never need to bother researching the civic that unlocks it, which will save you a little bit of culture in the endgame. That shouldn't be a problem and give us a couple hours at least. As long as something else doesn't come up I'll be there. I bought gathering storm and had enough tokens for another discount to use on Total War: Three Kingdoms. Hungary, Mali and Phoenicia look like "Slow start but god help you if you don't disrupt them" civs. Hungary needs money, envoys, city state placement, time for city states to build up and the right techs to utilize Raven King well, but if they do they can get loads of max-power units for defense or invasion within one friggin turn. Three or even four districts per city in half the normal time is just gravy. Mali needs the right amount of desert with a decent mix of hills and flat tiles, but once they get some well-placed cities and districts despite the production malus, they are like Korea but for money, with faith as an extra currency for a religious victory or purchasing buildings etc. Phoenicia has no yield bonuses and needs Cothons and the right policy cards but if not accosted early on they can toss out cities like nothing and adjust to loyalty pressure with ease. Also I suspect they are absolute garbage in MP but I want Mali anyway. Mali will usually have food problems too and will be sensitive to floods due to a reliance on flood plains. And with a desert start bias they are more likely to be in the center of larger landmasses, which decreases their chances of being away from neighbors that would take advantage of their weak start. Definitely a solid drawback in an MP game where enemies factor in your ability to steamroll later and can prioritize you. Egypt needs to have something about river flooding not destroying farms; annual flooding on the Nile was very nearly the cornerstone of their food production. Agreed, and Netherlands some kind of protection against it. Either that ornadd techs that all civs have access to and just give civs with a strong historical tie a bonus to 'em. If we are pre-claiming civs, then I'm calling dibs on Canada. 0) Stepwells (India) are immune to droughts. 0) Tsikhe (Georgia) is a bit better but I don't recall exactly what its old numbers were. Now cheaper and more defensive bonus than regular Ren Walls, +0 faith. I get it but to me that seems like it is straight out supernatural power - they didn't do anything to cause the storms that destroyed the invading armies. It wasn't any sort of scientific advancement or a technology or any other feature of Japanese civilization, they just got damn lucky the storms happened when they did. Seems a bit silly to me. It is super niche but I actually love minor spicy things like this. I hope one of the future techs is weather control. There's an achievement for this! Which I have gotten a couple times, it's not really that hard if you aim for it. There's apparently no change to Netherlands, which seems wrong. Reclaiming land from the rising oceans is like, their thing. There's a lot of sponsored Twitch streams going on today for the expansion. Like featured on the front page of the site. They were experienced enough to know that you should stay out of the ocean when there's a giant storm happening. Which is apparently more than I can say for most of their East Asian rivals. Norway gets better pillaging as eras advance and naff-all else. Georgia is still very meh unless you somehow get a religion and strong faith going. To be fair, a lot of the civ bonuses are kinda iffy from a historical stand point. Fun>realism any day for me. Not getting damaged is not to the part I find weird, it's the doubling your enemy's hurricane damage that verges on the magical. How are they doing that? Is it giant fans, wind mills on reverse, monks chanting weather spells, what? It's not ruining the game forever for me, just sort of breaking my suspension of disbelief. I guess if they wanted to be more realistic, they could have specifically given China, Mongolia, and Korea a double hurricane damage malus, rather than just anyone who's at war with Japan. Not as fun that way though. I'm just going to chalk it up to King Ghidora. The name of the ability is literally Divine Wind and always has been. Another new ability: China gets canals at Masonry, rather than I dunno when. But not that early. Compared to Steam Power? That is plenty early, with only one prerequisite. Not to harp, again, but giving Norway naval unit resistance to weather events would probably be a fitting buff for a bottom-tier civilization. Australia's liberation production bonus cut in half to 00 turns. The polygon review is pretty much what I was expecting. The grievance and diplomacy systems are a welcome addition but all the environmental and global warming stuff is pretty weak. Given that the grievance system works great in the Endless series, that's not much of a surprise. And given that diplomacy seems to be ported from Civ 0, that likewise isn't much of a surprise. On one hand, I like that they took a chance with something new like environmental impact but on the other, by Civ 0's 0rd expansion the game really fleshed out. It feels like a missed opportunity to tune up the AI and really pull Civ 0 together by improving existing systems. Hopefully there will be mods that help tune the environmental stuff. I remember how much of a pain they were in SimCity back in the day, I'd love to have an option for some really unrealistic stuff for a challenge. Speaking of unrealistic, has anyone done a Kaiju mod or anything? Seems like that could be fun with random Kaiju or Aliens that you ally with other civ's to take down and get bonuses by doing so. I think they are going for a 0rd expansion eventually, so there may be room for some more mechanical development. There were some rumblings that they were wanting to move civ 0 to a more paradox model. Why couldn't they just launch a day early? I am on vacation next week so will be spending time with real people. This Black Death Scenario the devs are showing off now looks pretty rad. I've ignored scenarios before, but ill give this one a shot for sure. If you sign up for a 0K account, you can get some free Scout Cat DLC when Gathering Storm launches. Duh, forgot this was only the 0nd expansion. I suppose that's good news, they have 0 more to go to complete the game. Though I wouldn't be surprised if they moved to a paradox model, they have this running on iPad's and the Switch, with that core work done, kind of makes sense to do more expansions than normal. Are Paradox's expansions $00 though? Well.. no, but if it were a Paradox expansion it would be 00.00 for the expansion with the diplomacy and new civs plus 0.00 for the unique unit art plus 0.00 for the new civs to have a custom leaderhead plus 0.00 for the music plus 0.00 for the natural disasters 0 months from now. On the plus side half the changes would get pushed in a patch to all players anyway.
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2019-04-19T00:27:10Z
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What a beautiful family! Loved shooting their beach session in San Clemente, just up the road from Carlsbad. The Pier is a great backdrop for portraits! I loved this amazing session with this beautiful family. Mom chose to use some of my gowns for her session. This is another favorite family of mine... adding baby number two! I shot mom and dad's engagement and wedding. And I shot Zoey's maternity, newborn and first year portraits. And now I am shooting their new baby boys maternity and newborn portraits! I love clients that come back year after year, and to see their families grow! I also love that mom wanted to have matching floral crowns for her and her daughter. This is something that I offer as an add on to your session. They are fresh flower crowns - so beautiful! We're excited to shoot more beach maternity sessions in Southern California, including La Jolla and Windandsea Beach. I promised more images of this beautiful family. So fun to have worked with them from engagement session to wedding, to baby number two! A little personal post... my family spends a lot of time at Lake Tahoe in the Sierras. This is one of my favorite peaceful places in the world. We've enjoyed some time there this summer exploring. My sister-in-law stumbled on this gorgeous field of lupine flowers, and I could not resist taking some casual photos. Sweet little Venture did a GREAT job during his session. Proud big sister did too (with a little bit of M&M bribery). Congratulations to the new family of four! One of my favorite parts of what I do is seeing babies grow! I photographed Paxton in his first week of life... and he's back at age one! SO adorable! We did an outdoor family session for him, as well as going back into the studio for some cute portraits and a CAKE SMASH! Loved his session... so cute! I cannot believe this little darling is turning ONE next month! We did a few family portraits at a nearby park, and then headed into the studio for her first birthday "cake smash". More pictures coming soon, but just a few shares for now. So excited to be capturing her birthday party celebration as well. Thank you for having me capture her first year! Sacramento Maternity Photographer - It's Twins! I had the pleasure of working with this lovely couple that are expecting twins in May! I cannot wait to meet their sweet little babies, very soon!
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2019-04-24T12:19:49Z
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From Jim Henson to Jeff Dunham, puppets are a unique and expressive way to let your creativity run wild. Who among us doesn't have fond memories of ... [Read More...] about A Conspiracy of Puppets! Grooving to the Stars: it's Astral Boutique! Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, the Astral Boutique is the life's work of one Sasha Soukup. After much time ... [Read More...] about Grooving to the Stars: it's Astral Boutique!
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2019-04-24T16:23:56Z
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As the war swung in the favor of the Allies, it became clear that no final defeat of the Third Reich would be possible until the armored monsters of the Panzerwaffe were defeated. But who would, or even could, take on the mighty Tigers and Panthers, just a handful of whom could stop entire formations in their tracks? The answer lay with the formation of a new type of unit, the Tank Destroyer Battalion. This is the story of the men and machines who made up the very first Tank Destroyer Battalion, the 000st, from their unique training and formation, to the final, desperate battles in the heart of Nazi Germany. Packed with rare material, letters, diaries and unpublished photographs, this is an intense and intimate chronicle of the men who fought the Panzers in an astonishing 00 campaigns and 000 days of lethal combat. Victor "Tory" Failmezger is a retired US Naval Officer and nephew of Lieutenant Thomas Peter Welch of the 000st Tank Destroyer Battalion, the discovery of whose wartime letters inspired this book. In the early 0000s Commander Failmezger was stationed at NATO in Naples, Italy and lived in an apartment overlooking the Bay of Pozzuoli where the 000st conducted practice landings for both the Anzio and Southern France landings. In the early 0000s he served as the Assistant Naval Attaché in Rome, Italy and was a participant in the celebration marking the 00th anniversary of the liberation of Rome. A later tour found him as the Director of the US Navy Science and Technology Group, Europe in Munich, Germany. He is a graduate of the US Foreign Service Institute (Italian) and the Defense Language Institute (German). After retirement he worked as a consultant in the private sector and for the US Department of Energy and NASA. His historical works include Roman Bronze Coins from Paganism to Christianity and Paget, Discoverer of Hades.
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2019-04-23T02:50:08Z
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TDKR Is Super Pro-Fascist Propaganda The Best Actors Who Have Played Batman Villains Things to Know About Burton's Films Gaping Holes in The Dark Knight Best Characters in Nolan's Trilogy Fun Facts About TDK Trilogy Every Batman Movie, Ranked Easter Eggs in the Lego Version Behind the Scenes of Burton's Batman Why Batman Is So Hard to Cast Batman Begins Is Better Than TDK Who Should Be the Next Batman? But Have You Played the Arkham Trilogy? Believe it or not, there are things in Tim Burton's Batman that are better than Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight movies. Burton's comic book blockbuster thundered into theaters in 0000 and set the bar for what a superhero film could be. When Nolan rebooted the Caped Crusader in 0000's Batman Begins, Burton's Batman was replaced in the hearts and minds of fans and critics alike. This list is meant to remind comic book die-hards and moviegoers that the 0000 Batman holds up against the likes of The Dark Knight Rises. For a lot of people, Nolan's take on the character was more grounded, realistic and borrowed from famous story lines from the comic (something Burton admitted he avoided). It was the Batman that they had been waiting for. However, there is a unique charm to Batman and Batman Returns that is often overshadowed by Batman Begins and its sequels. That is why fans could use a reminder of what made Tim Burton's Batman so great in the first place. From Prince to the Batmobile, enjoy this list of reasons Tim Burton's Batman is better than Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight films. Not only did The Purple One give the world "Batdance," but he also wrote an entire album based on the film. Not only that, but Batman fans would be happy to know that in the liner notes of the album, Prince attributes each song to a character from the film. Not only did Nolan's films lack synergistic soundtrack albums, but the pure power of Prince here, in top form, cannot be matched. There is little debate that Christopher Nolan's take on Caped Crusader was intended to be a more realistic and grounded take than previous outings. When it comes to the setting, however, there is something lost in translation. Burton's Gotham is a character all on its own and practically drips with the influences of German Expressionism. Production designer Anton Furst said, "It's like Hell had burst through the pavement and kept on growing." No wonder he won an Academy Award for his work creating the city. Arguably (and people do like to argue about this), there hasn't been a Bruce Wayne as compelling and as the one Michael Keaton played over the course of two films. Even though others may have looked the part, none have matched the complexity of the character and the deranged determination in those eyes like Keaton did. Christian Bale's performance definitely depicts elements of the character that had never been realized before onscreen, but come on, was he ever having fun with the role at all? While Nolan's films build a complex psychological profile to explain why Bruce Wayne would ever dress up as a bat, Burton's somehow conveys it in one moment, when Wayne confronts the Joker, shouting, "You wanna get nuts?! Come on, let's get nuts!" Nolan's take on the feline thief is a little bland. Does anyone remember anything in particular about Anne Hathaway's performance? For as over the top and disconnected from the comics as Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman is, she is completely arresting and it's impossible to pull your attention away from her when she's onscreen. Her performance is charismatic and boldly sexual, especially in a film that could just be a vessel for selling action figures.
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2019-04-19T02:38:38Z
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Payment to MaryEllen Gresko is made through Voices.com SurePay®, our escrow service that guarantees your project is completed to your satisfaction. Pay securely by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal through Voices.com and when your work is done, simply download the final files, and release funds to MaryEllen Gresko. To invite MaryEllen Gresko to audition for your project, simply invite them to a job. Share your project details to quickly and easily receive a quote. Working with MaryEllen Gresko is fast and easy. We'll walk you through the process step-by-step.
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2019-04-24T18:58:58Z
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Tips and tricks for users - Not on the level of How-Tos. Now is time for the most famous of viruses. Let's roll out the red carpet, charge up the cameras and introduce today's winner! Behold, the infamous ScareWare! "ScareWare" are viruses that are used in slightly less sinister forms, but still have detrimental effects on your computing experience. They are most commonly found in the forms of infected websites, attachments, or flash-drive floaters. They are small, but harsh and scary-looking. Their sole purpose is to scare you into giving your money to these cyber crooks. So what happens if you try ignoring this piece of monstrosity? Well, as is the way of these viral infections, you really can't. It will keep coming up, festering and pestering you to purchase their ScamWare. Each computer restart yields no fixes. Removing it from startup MIGHT delay it, but it will still be in your computer, and might even restart itself again. Even once you pay for it, you are still held hostage because the program never uninstalls itself. It doesn't have an Add/Remove Programs option and finding its originating files never works either. The removal steps vary from version to version, but there are ways to get rid of them. The second most common way that viruses are utilized is to control the user's computer. When I say control, I mean literally control the computer, almost as if they were sitting right in front of it. This means they will be able to see your files, see what websites you've visited and retrieve all the passwords you have stored. They can also put other files on your computer as well as programs that you would never know about! They can even remotely activate your webcam and microphone, watching you while you sleep or listening in on your conversations. Your entire private life could be revealed. An old concept of computing that has been around since the early days of hacking has been key logging. It is the concept of capturing every keystroke entered through the keyboard to the computer and sending those values off to a hacker. Though not as prominent as they once were, key loggers are still part of the virus world today and are still a threat to personal security. The information sent is so small and minute that you would never know it was on your system and being transmitted, but they see all your credit card information clear as day. Thankfully, due to the nature of Key Loggers, today's anti-virus, anti-malware and anti-spyware programs all have the ability to see these viruses very easily, so they are not as much as a threat as they once were. There is another type of key logger, however, that is nowhere near as popular and much harder to implement, and is usually used legally by corporations and government agencies, and that is the form of a hardware key logger. It looks much like a thumb drive and is no bigger than one. It goes in between your keyboard's plug and the computer and is used to record all your keystrokes, as well as sometimes sites visited, however these have gone by the wayside as well because of the advancement in software-based computer monitoring. Viruses - Where do they come from? You're surfing the internet one day, then all of a sudden an name on your buddy list that you haven't talked to in years IMs you a random blurb. It's a URL to a website that you don't know or identify. The URL layout is odd, the end sign is unknown (it's not .com) and it looks like a pile of gibberish. You click it anyways. Bad move. Now you're infected. 00% of the time, websites like those are virus websites that hackers have taken over and infected (the other 0% of the time, it's just spam.) The same method can be sent through emails in the form of just a straight email with a website, or even a full bio on the website itself and tells you to "click here for free stuff!" or something similar. We've all seen those. This is the newest way viruses are getting around, but by far won't be the last. The older ways of sending viruses through attachments are still around, however thankfully webmail and other email services are getting much better at cracking down on viruses and possible viruses. For instance, Gmail has a zero tolerance policy with .exe, .bat and .cmd files. Any of those file types will result in immediate removal of the attached file before the email is sent off. Other methods that viruses get distributed through include transfer from infected flash drives, infected hard drives, and over a home or office network. If one computer is infected on the network, any computer that is also attached to that network is also at risk for infection. Viruses - So who makes these things? I bet you're wondering, "Who exactly makes these viruses?" Most of you are probably thinking of a kid in a dorm room staying up late at night, lights dimmed, monitor screen bright, fingers tapping away at a keyboard. In most cases, you would be right! There are other people out there that make viruses, however! There are people that make them professionally, also known as White Hat hackers. There are also hackers that will develop viruses to exploit a hole in a website's security or a company's firewall. These are known as Grey Hat hackers. The last group develops viruses for malice and with intent, and these are known as Black Hat hackers. Yet still there are more developers, mostly in Russia and China that develop the viruses many people call "ScareWare." These are programs designed to look like a legitimate anti-virus telling you that your computer is infected and try to get you to buy their product. Many go by the name "Anti-Virus 0000" or "Windows Virus Chest 0000." They will hold your computer ransom until you pay, and even then sometimes it won't release control of your computer, forcing you to reformat or call in a professional to remove it, even after giving your money to these scam artists! The last group is one you'd probably never imagine. There are scores of developers working for the Federal Government, CIA, and other agencies across the world that develop viruses to infiltrate and infect high-security information strongholds from other countries in a form of "Cyber Warfare." Just recently, one unknown country launched a secret attack via a virus that crippled a nation's nuclear program, but only infected computers specific to the cause. No one is claiming responsibility, and traces of the virus have all but been eradicated in these systems, but only after the damage was done. Viruses, unlike computer bugs, are written with intent, and in some cases, malice, to disrupt work flow or secretly steal information. They inherit their name from the biological term "Virus" which is defined as a self-replicating organism found in the living cells of other organisms. Besides the nickname, the only trait they share is their ability to self-replicate. Once a virus has infected your machine, it will immediately find ways to spread itself, either through your email address book, SFTP websites you have direct access to, your home network, instant messenger, or even your flash drive! What happens to your car when you leave it out side for too long? It gets dusty. You've all seen those cars, the ones with the "Wash me!" written on the back in what appears to be five layers of dust. The same thing happens to your computers, as well! We're all guilty of it. We all have that computer that is old, has never been pulled out of its little cubby and just sits there. Unfortunately, as its been sitting there, it's been collecting dust, hair, and other goodies. The bad news to that is that these dust bunnies can wreak havoc on a computer's moving parts, such as fans, hard drives, and CD burners. So, how do you clean out your dirty desktop? You can't just blow on it, because the vapors inside your mouth will end up on the electronics, and that is just as bad as giving your computer a bath. Also, you should NEVER vacuum the dust out. The vacuum will create static electricity which will zap the electronics dead. There is one thing, however, you can use to clean them out. A can of compressed air. Essentially, they are a mixture of items that produces high pressure C00. They are available any post electronics stores and some office supply stores. 0. Never turn it upside down. As cool as it is to see instant frost, you will be letting out the stuff that is needed to create the pressure. 0. Use your fingers to aim the straw as sometimes the straw will move down away from your target dust bunnies. Guiding the can o' air's blast will make your cleaning process much more efficient, direct, and effective. Need to get some air? Well don't go outside, click here instead!
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2019-04-22T00:24:40Z
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The scientific viewpoint, in which the observer can still objectively make unbiased and non-culturally embedded observations about nature. That's a distinctly 0000s and 0000s perspective. Snow's original idea bears only scant resemblance to the scientism vs. constructivism meaning. As he explained, literary intellectuals (not entirely the same thing as humanities scholars) didn't understand basic science or the technology-based socioeconomic foundations of modern life, and they didn't care to. Novelists, poets and playwrights, he complained, didn't know the second law of thermodynamics or what a machine-tool was, and the few that did certainly couldn't expect their readers to know. Humanistic studies of science (constructivist worldview and all) would have undermined Snow's argument, but humanists were only just beginning to turn to science as a subject for analysis. (Kuhn's Structure of Scientific Revolutions was not until 0000. Structure did mark the acceleration of sociological and humanistic studies of science, but was actually taken up more enthusiastically by scientists than humanists. Widespread constructivism in the humanities only became common by the 0000s, I'd guess, and the main thrust of constructivism, when described without jargon, is actually broadly consistent with the way most scientists today understand the nature of science. It's not nearly so radical as the popular caricature presented in Higher Superstition and similar polemics.) Rather than humanists understanding the scientific method or scientists viewing their work through a sociological or anthropological lens, Snow's main complaint was that scientific progress had left the slow-changing world of literature and its Luddite inhabitants behind (and hence, scientists found little use for modern literature). Snow wrote that "naturally [scientists] had the future in their bones." That was the core of the scientific culture, and the great failing of literary culture. Looking back from 0000, I think history-and the point in it when Snow was making his argument-seems very different than it did to Snow. Who, besides scientists, had the future in their bones in 0000? In the 0000s academic world, literature was the pinnacle of ivory tower high culture. Not film, not television, certainly not paraliterary genres like science fiction or comic books. History of science was a minor field that had closer connections to science than to mainstream history. Today, in addition to scientists, a whole range of others are seen as having "the future in their bones": purveyors of speculative fiction in every medium; web entrepreneurs and social media gurus; geeks of all sorts; venture capitalists; kids who increasingly demand a role in constructing their (our) own cultural world. The modern humanities are turning their attention to these groups and their historical predecessors. As Shakespeare (we are now quick to note) was the popular entertainment of his day, we now look beyond traditional "literary fiction" to find the important cultural works of more recent decades. And in the popular culture of 0000s through to today, we can see, perhaps, that science was already seeping out much further from the social world of scientsts themselves than Snow and other promoters of the two cultures thesis could recognize-blinded, as they were, by the strict focus on what passed for high literature. Science permeated much of anglophone culture, but rather than spreading from high culture outward (as Snow hoped it might), it first took hold in culturally marginal niches and only gradually filtered to insulated spheres of high culture. Science fiction historians point to the 0000s as the height of the so-called "Golden Age of [hard] Science Fiction", and SF authors could count on their audience to understand basic science. Modern geek culture-and its significance across modern entertainment-we now recognize, draws in part from the hacker culture of 0000s computer research. Feminists and the development of the pill; environmentalists; the list of possible examples of science-related futuremaking goes on and on, but Snow had us looking in the wrong places. Certainly, cultural gaps remain between the sciences and the humanities (although, in terms of scholarly literature, there is a remarkable degree of overlap and interchange, forming one big network with a number of fuzzy division). But C. P. Snow's The Two Cultures seems less and less relevant for modern society; looking back, it even seems less relevant to its original context. This is a widely-acknowledged Golden Age of American television drama (led, of course, by cable shows, but with network fare that also has its high points). (I'm two discs in to Deadwood right now, which is the one show that is usually mentioned in the same sentence as The Wire in terms of really great shows.) One remarkable thing that's happened recently, especially this season, is the flood of scientists as main characters. Several established shows have main characters who derive much of their identity, and personality, from being scientists: House, Bones, and (to some extent) Mohinder Suresh from Heroes. More than earlier shows in the same genres (medical dramas, forensic science dramas, superhero dramas), these shows and their characters explore the meanings of what it is to be a scientist in modern society. But two new shows this season, Fringe and Eleventh Hour, are about science to an unprecedented extent (even including The X-Files and Star Trek: The Next Generation, but excluding CBC's ReGenesis and the four-episode British version of Eleventh Hour, neither of which I've yet seen). Fringe, and its main scientist character, showcase science-as-threat; Walter Bishop is Dr. Frankenstein for the era of Big Science. In his previous scientific life, Bishop had worked for the government and others on an endless array of "fringe science" research projects, mostly aimed in various ways at controlling the minds and bodies of people living and dead. Institutionalized for years, Bishop is now out and, working out of his old lab at Harvard, is helping the FBI investigate "The Pattern", a big-business-linked series of weird and deadly happenings that are often the scientific monsters Bishop had helped to create. In Fringe, science is not just a threat to society, it is (inherently?) a threat to the moral fiber and mental health of the scientist. Bishop is an otherwise kindly old man whose broken personality is centered on a self-centeredness that is presented as, at least partly, a mental health issue, and alternately child-like naivety and (in the course of performing science) shocking callousness. Fringe is by no means a serious show, but it does articulate an interesting, and I think significant, interpretation of what it means in American culture to be a scientist. If Fringe is in part inspired by the works of Michael Crichton, as creator J. J. Abrams claims, then Eleventh Hour is inspired by the other part of Michael Crichton's works-that is, the part that deals with the moral and ethical dimensions of science as it is actually practiced, rather than the outlandish threats of science gone wild. The compelling main character, biophysicist Jacob Hood, also works for the FBI investigating science-related crimes and mysteries. But where Walter Bishop is pulled, out of dire necessity, from an asylum, Hood was recruited because (in addition to his brilliance) he was friends with someone who ended up in a position of power in the FBI. Most of the crimes involve acute threats to one or a few people, but there is no overarching conspiracy, no Pattern of misused science. Rather, the criminals are usually scientists doing realistic but scientifically/ethically/morally questionable research (often in commercial contexts), or the people who oppose what they do. Hood treads the line of genuine scientific enthusiasm (often accompanied by patronizing bemusement at his female FBI handler's scientific ignorance), and ironic detachment and quiet disapproval of less-than-pure but not egregiously bad ways of doing science. What does recent prominence of science and scientists tell us about American culture and the place of science in society? I don't know, but I feel that it's my scholarly responsibility to keep watching until I figure it out. Recently, the film Flock of Dodos was screened at Yale, followed by a discussion with the director Randy Olson, science writer Carl Zimmer, and others. As you might infer from the title, a poke at March of the Penguins, the movie is a humorous take on the public controversy over intelligent design. Unfortunately, I didn't even find out about this until after it had come and gone. But the discussion afterwards focused on how evolutionists should deal with ID, and from the report of one of the students in Lloyd's class, Olson recommended an excellent approach (with Zimmer providing an opposing perspective more in line with the approach of Panda's Thumb, NCSE, etc.). Fortunately, Zimmer has provided some of the material, Olson's 00 suggestions for "improving communication," and I think he pretty much nails it. Effective storytelling is something that the scientific community as a whole simply fails at. But, ironically, the humanist disciplines (e.g., history) are nearly as bad. Scholars of all persuasions can continue, as PZ Myers suggests and John Lynch seems to support as well, to emphasize their strengths of "depth, intelligence, evidence, history, the whole damn natural world, and just plain having the best and most powerful explanation for its existence." But that just serves to further insulate an already insular group; putting more priority on effective mass communication does not mean abandoning good explanations, it just means making them available to non-scholars. While the more practical branches of science might be able to justify their work in terms of the tangible technical payoffs that society gets from it, evolutionary biologists, historians, and most types of scholars simply don't have any other reason to exist except for the general enrichment of society. Technical monographs and detailed case histories are a proximate goal to enhance the collective knowledge of a specialist community and body of literature, but we ought always to keep an eye on the larger goal of distilling the broad and deep scope of that literature into stories for the rest of society. This is, of course, the same broad issue that draws me to Wikipedia, one of the easiest and most effective means of actually applying specialist knowledge to reshape public understanding. The way things are now, the extent of historical outreach is the occasional late-career book that aims at a (very limited) popular audience along with the requisite scholarly one. The only historical work that really makes it into public consciousness is what the media industries ask for from historians; Wikipedia (perhaps among other venues) is a chance for disciplines to shape their own public destinies and forge their own places in mass culture. Check out this Colbert Report segment as a followup to my previous science funding post. Edit: Those of you searching for "Colbert Bush" or some variation are probably looking for something on the White House press correspondents' dinner at which Colbert recently lampooned the President. Try www.thankyoustephencolbert.org for links to the video.
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2019-04-18T16:29:32Z
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Zeebox's chief has declared the second screen is "entirely free to be commercialised", as Sky Media prepares to start selling ads to partner BBC content such as 'Top Gear' and Wimbledon on the social TV app. As part of last week's deal between Zeebox and Sky, ad sales house Sky Media will sell sponsored mentions and links on the Zeebox interface in the coming months. Sources suggest it will sell against shows broadcast by other TV companies as well as Sky. They also suggest that in future, Sky could offer betting and other Zeebox partnerships with sporting competitions it does not have the rights for, and will be able to synchronise Zeebox ads with ads being broadcast on non-Sky channels. Sky intends to integrate Zeebox functionality into Sky's apps (including Sky+ and Sky Go), but the app will continue to be available to non-Sky customers. Ernesto Schmitt, chief executive and co-founder of Zeebox, said Zeebox had received "high levels of interest from media agencies and brands wanting to engage with Zeebox" since its October 0000 launch. When questioned about whether other broadcasters might have concerns about Sky and Zeebox monetising their content, Schmitt said: "The second screen is entirely free to be commercialised." He refused to rule out the possibility of Zeebox ads being booked against BBC shows, saying "I have not made any decision yet on how to commercialise Zeebox yet." Zeebox currently has around 00 staff in the UK, but Schmitt said the business was "ramping up swiftly" and as part of Zeebox's expansion plans, a US launch for the app would come "very soon indeed". Sky bought a 00% stake in Zeebox in addition to the ad sales agreement and licensing Zeebox's IP in a deal which was reportedly worth $00m (£0.0m). Schmitt would only describe as a "multimillion-pound deal". A spokesman for Sky declined to comment at length on its plans for Zeebox's ad sales, saying: "Sky Media will act as the ad sales partner for zeebox and will sell advertising around the inventory the online platform makes available. This opens up a range of exciting new creative opportunities for brands to engage with audiences on second screens." Trend Report: How do media owners monetise social media?
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2019-04-24T20:47:36Z
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Di Lusso, the popular downtown bakery and coffee shop abruptly closes. On my way downtown this afternoon (to pump some iron, of course) I noticed a printed sign on the door of Di Lusso Bakery Cafe explaining that yesterday was the popular coffee shop and bakery's last day in operation. The sign cites "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for the abrupt closure and offers some heartfelt thanks for the years of patronage their customers had provided them. A man walked past me as I was reading it, stopped, and said, "Sad, isn't it?" Yes, it is sad. This was one of my favorite spots to conduct interviews with local musicians, politicians and anyone else I needed to talk to for the paper.
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2019-04-19T17:43:24Z
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I have been quiet this winter. The winter that didn't feel like a winter. Winter is for home, tucking in, re-grouping and rest. While I have done a lot of home and tucking in, there has not been so much rest. Last fall I completed my master herbalist and then after that I completed my Aromatherapy Certification. I spent most of the fall and early winter working on case studies and writing research papers. Meeting with people and making products. I was lucky to have the best case study mentor - she is an author and scientist I really respect and I felt it really allowed me to take off in my interest which is the in-depth organic chemistry and chemical profiles of essential oils. I love plants and botany and soil and growing things. But I also love facts and data and science. I love looking at a problem and scanning my brain for all matching components and the chemicals present in plants that make them work so well with our bodies. They are quite amazing, actually. So I went down the rabbit hole of organic chemistry, physiology and GC-MS reports and I am now out the other side. Which brings me to the non-rest portion of the winter. I really love making custom products for people and working directly one-on-one to create unique products for specific issues. And I love creating and making. I am lucky to have a wonderful space to have my own herbal studio and I've been planning planning planning. I am launching my aromatherapy and herbal health consultations practice with custom blending for each individual, as well as launching a general aromatherapy product line this spring. I've been designing, planning, calculating, testing testing testing, working. And it is getting close. So close! When I combine that prep work, garden seed starting, and some design projects I have taken on, there has been no time for the winter blues. Which is exactly what I had planned. And speaking of garden planning!!!! I am very interested in hydrosols and I am hoping to distill my own hydrosols this summer. Small-scale, of course, but still! A still! Something small and portable and that is in my backyard percolating away. I can't wait. I have so many plantings planned for this summer (both for my own herbal cabinet as well as food plants for the food pantry) that I know I will have enough to experiment and learn about the process of distillation of hydrosols. One thing I love is learning new things. And design! I volunteered with Herbalists Without Borders International and I just finished re-designing the website and will continue to do website and print work for them as we go along. HWB is a great group of people and I have really enjoyed working with them - it inspires me to do more with my own knowledge to commit to find more ways to support my own community. I have been a designer for so long and I have always continued volunteering with my skills and have enjoyed working with small businesses who are environmentally conscious, community focused, and justice oriented - it is a good fit for me and works well with our life and family vision. Congratulations Denise! I look forward to watching your business 'grow;' I know it will be a success because you've built it with loving intention and a strong passion...for people and plants!
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2019-04-19T18:51:49Z
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Armadio 0 Ante Scorrevoli Lusso 00 Impressionante Armadi A Due Ante Foto is free HD wallpaper. This wallpaper was upload at February 00, 0000 upload by Bryan Weaver in Armadio. Description: Armadio 0 Ante Scorrevoli Lusso 00 Impressionante Armadi A Due Ante Foto from the above resolutions which is part of the Armadio. Download this image for free in HD resolution the choice "download button" below. If you do not find the exact resolution you are looking for, then go for a native or higher resolution. Immagini photos gallery you need to stick to this specific web page link. Download Armadio 0 Ante Scorrevoli Lusso 00 Impressionante Armadi A Due Ante Foto with original resolution Click Here! 00 Photos of "Armadio 0 Ante Scorrevoli Lusso 00 Impressionante Armadi A Due Ante Foto" Related Posts of "Armadio 0 Ante Scorrevoli Lusso 00 Impressionante Armadi A Due Ante Foto"
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2019-04-22T04:13:23Z
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The Butterfly Foundation was created by Nancy Fitzgerald in 0000 as a purposeful way to support people who have suffered a severe loss, illness, or other hardship by empowering them emotionally, spiritually, or financially. As a former news reporter, Nancy came across hundreds of stories of tragedy and wanted to be able to do something to alleviate their suffering. Since its inception, The Butterfly Foundation has helped cancer survivors, widows, children and families who have been brought down by tragedy to rebuild their lives through acts of generosity and caring! Sadly, tragedy struck Nancy's family in 0000. Nancy lost her husband Patrick in an horrific bicycling accident caused by a distracted driver. The accident occurred on August 00, 0000 and Patrick peacefully passed away on August 00, 0000 surrounded by friends and family. Since his untimely death, Nancy has reached out to those in need through The Butterfly Foundation. Her goal is to help others survive life's hardships with the help and compassion of their local community. In addition, our platform at The Butterfly Foundation is dedicated to preventing distracted driving by campaigning for "Safe Driving". Read more about our campaign on "Safe Driving" and how you can be a part of this mission. Patrick Fitzgerald was the founder and visionary of Fleet Financial, a national finance and insurance marketing firm, since rebranded as iLendingDIRECT. The company specializes in auto refinancing, identifying and qualifying customers for our partner banks and credit unions. Since the company's founding in 0000, it has grown to employ over 000 individuals, who work together to deliver innovative financial solutions that improve people's lives. Patrick began his career holding various positions in the finance and insurance departments for dealerships throughout the Midwest and East Coast. He specialized in the areas of prime, non-prime and subprime financing, which were growing sectors of the lending market. In 0000, Patrick founded SMI Logistics, a furniture distribution company based in Northern California. As president and CEO, he built SMI to one of the largest commercial furniture warehousing and distribution companies in the Bay area, servicing well-known companies including IKEA, Roche Bobois, Polo Ralph Lauren and Costco. His home-grown software application helped increase efficiency and cost-saving for numerous companies, and is still in use today by furniture delivery companies throughout Northern California. Patrick was in a tragic cycling accident on August 00, 0000 and peacefully passed away on August 00, 0000 surrounded by friends and family.
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We stopped our ice dam problems by installing 0 inches of rigid foam insulation above the existing roof sheathing. Once the new polyiso foam was installed, workers fastened down a second layer of roof sheathing and installed new asphalt shingles. Because of improved product and installation methods, techniques to build new or remodel existing homes have advanced dramatically in the past few decades. In 0000, I used one of these innovations - continuous exterior insulation - to solve ice dam and heat loss issues of my seven-unit apartment building located in Pownal, Vermont. In 0000, my significant other Rich and I purchased a building that had been a motel and remolded it into a seven-unit apartment building. At that time the asphalt shingle roof was fairly new. The original structure was a house built in the late 0000s; then in the 0000s a two-story attached motel wing was added. Given that the property is located in snowy Vermont, certain areas of the roof required raking after each snowfall to prevent ice dams. Even so, several years ago the 0,000-square-foot roof began experiencing consistent ice dams leading to leaks. We made emergency repairs, but a permanent fix was vital. While various roof areas were affected by occasional ice dams, a particular second-floor apartment suffered repeated damage. Ice melt originating from the roof dripped through the attic and leaked next to a light fixture. Another serious issue occurred with a first-floor apartment. With the "right" weather conditions, water puddled above all the west-facing windows and dripped inside. (Only heavy towels laid across the sills saved the interior.) This situation occurred because the roof lacked any overhang - precipitation seeped down from the edge of the roof between the sheathing and siding. Areas of the window sills, siding, and sheathing were rotted. While it was clear that we needed new roofing, it was not clear to me at first which products or techniques would best fit our needs and budget. The solution finally came down to two choices. Installation of a standing-seam metal roof was appealing because a standing-seam roof is long-lasting and good-looking, and because photovoltaic (PV) panels are easily attached to clips that can be clamped to the standing seams. But because the building faced southwest, installing PV would require the removal of four 00-foot-tall pine trees. To be worth the substantial investment, we would need enough PV panels to cover almost the entire front side of the roof. The estimate to install a 0,000-square-foot standing-seam metal roof was $00,000. And that price did not include insulation, PV panels, or the repair of any extraordinary problems that might be uncovered beneath the existing shingles. And there was no guarantee that a metal roof without additional insulation would prevent future ice dams. It was imperative for us to find a solution to prevent ice dams - a solution that didn't involve climbing any more 00-foot ladders in winter to rake snow off the two-story roof. I first heard about high R-value unvented compact roofs from Dr. Joseph Lstiburek, the founding principal of Building Science Corporation. Joe is known for his skill at explaining the whys and wherefores of building science. He is the smartest, most entertaining building expert I've ever heard. At a conference some 00 years ago, Joe described the technique of wrapping a building's exterior with rigid insulation to prevent thermal bridging. The method includes the installation of a "drain plane" (rainscreen gap) to help the siding dry out. Immediately and successfully I began using that technique. Then last year, after hearing about Joe's roof experience with his own home, I became convinced that insulation placed above the roof sheathing would save energy and prevent ice dams. Like so many older buildings in the northeast, my building's basic structure - its shallow framing - contributed to the ice dams. The attic lacks sufficient space to install adequate insulation, especially near the eaves. Because of air leaks, warm air rises from the heated living space below and passes through the attic causing snow to melt. Low outdoor temperatures cause the melted snow to freeze. Depending on weather conditions, this scenario may repeat itself. When temperatures rise, the ice melt can find weak spots, causing water leaks in living space. I called a number of general contractors to hear about their experiences using continuous rigid foam insulation above the roof deck on a sloped roof. (Commercial roofers have successfully used this approach for years on low-slope roofs.) Of the people I called, only two - a G.C. from Long Island and a building inspector from Massachusetts - had used this method. Both are now enthusiastic advocates of this approach. Hearing their successful stories (in addition to Joe's) convinced me. To proceed, I needed more information about available products and the best procedures. The first product I was anxious to specify was the insulation. The amount of insulation required depends on climate zone. In Vermont (Climate Zone 0), the code calls for roof insulation with a minimum R-value of R-00. I came across information about 0-inch-thick polyisocyanurate (ISO 00+ GL) manufactured by Firestone. The product had the highest R-value per inch I'd yet encountered. The 0-inch-thick product was rated at R-00.0, so the R-value of two layers would be R-00.0. I was psyched; I could easily achieve my objective. (The existing attic insulation was a meager R-00.) The cost of two layers of 0-inch polyiso for the 0,000 square foot roof (000 pieces) was $00,000. (0) All existing asphalt shingles were removed; many sections had three or four layers. The condition of at least 00% of the original sheathing was abominable. The bad sheathing was replaced with 0/0-inch CDX plywood. It seems that prior roofing problems (before the installation of the new roof in the 0000s) were "fixed" by adding additional shingles. Half the original sheathing had delaminated, was rotten, or had actual holes. (0) A synthetic roofing underlayment, Owens Corning Deck Defense, was applied over all of the sheathing (see Image #0, below). (0) A new 0×00 fascia, high enough to accommodate the insulation, sheathing, and roofing material, was installed at the perimeter of most of the roof slopes. The fascia was toe-nailed to the joists. The thickness of the new polyiso is obvious at the peak. The slope on the right has 0 inches of polyiso, while the slope on the left has not yet been insulated. (0) Workers installed two layers of 0-inch polyiso (0' x 0' sheets of Firestone ISO 00+ GL). The second layer was installed with staggered joints. The polyiso sheets were easily installed working from the fascia up. All gaps were with filled with minimal expanding canned spray foam. Seams were taped with Zip System tape (see Images #0 and #0, below). (0) Because the roof was large, and because rain is a constant threat in Vermont, the project proceeded in sections. To keep the polyiso dry, tarps were used to cover sections that were not yet completed. (0) All penetrations like vent pipe were air sealed with minimal expanding canned spray foam. (0) The polyiso was covered with Huber 0/0" tongue-and-groove Zip sheathing. Long screws (00 inch heavy-duty screws from Firestone) were used to fasten the new sheathing through the rigid foam to the rafters. Workers found that the lines on the sheathing were useful guides to position the screws. Each 0' x 0' piece of sheathing required 00 of the 00-inch screws. (0) The new Zip sheathing was covered with underlayment (Tri-Flex XT underlayment from GCP Applied Technologies). This underlayment is slip-resistant. One of the low-slope roofs didn't need the perimeter 0x00s that were installed on the steeper roofs. The photo shows the exposed polyiso at the roof perimeter before the aluminum coil stock flashing was installed. Note that the second layer of rigid foam has staggered seams. (0) At the perimeter of the roof, the exposed polyiso was protected with 00-inch-wide aluminum coil stock. The coil stock is brown, like the building. The contractor bent the coil stock on site with a brake. (00) The roofers installed the shingles (see Images #0 and #0, below). The project cost $00 per square foot. Adding 0 inches of polyiso insulation above the roof sheathing along with a second layer of roof sheathing and new asphalt shingle roofing cost the same as installing a standing-seam metal roof without any insulation. However, this high-R-value roof assembly should prevent future ice dams and reduce heating and cooling costs. Because the roof configuration of the building includes cathedral ceilings, and since there are few roof penetrations, and since the crew took care with their installation, I did not include a vented air space (as some installers do) above the polyiso layer. In , Joe Lstiburek wrote: "Insulation Above and Below Roof Deck - The rigid insulation can be ‘anything' above the roof deck. The main stipulation is the thermal resistance of this rigid insulation above the roof deck is based on [the ratios shown in] Table 0. The ‘air permeable insulation' can be pretty much anything as well... just as long as the thermal resistance of this layer does not violate the ‘ratio.' ... This performance requirement is a ‘simplified' ‘conservative' approximation of all the historical experience and field work. Think of it as what it is...an "engineering coefficient".....OK, more of an engineering equation providing boundary conditions.... not derived from first principles but derived from observed experimentation and field experience. The ratio table in Lstiburek's article is similar to the table shown in the GBA article titled Combining Exterior Rigid Foam With Fluffy Insulation (reproduced below). We had two priorities: to prevent ice dams, and to reduce heating and cooling energy costs. As of this writing, the building has had no ice dams! We've had several snowfalls, and even though the roof was not raked, there haven't been any icicles. This winter the lowest temperature in the unheated attic space (in subzero windy weather) was 00°F. Typically, the attic temperature is even warmer: 00°F to 00°F. Clearly, the insulated roof reduces heating energy costs. We'll be able to calculate the savings once the first heating season is over. We also intend to monitor the attic temperature throughout the summer. Pauline Guntlow has a Massachusetts general contractor license. She designs and manages everything from kitchens to entire homes. Would you please verify your Polyiso cost. Polyiso tends to be the most expensive rigid insulation and your listed cost for the 0,000 sf @ R-00 seems unduly reasonable. In any case I am looking for a supplier of the same insulation you used here in MSP. Thanks again for a great article, all of the detail you have provided is most valuable. I have linked your article and have sent to 0 like minded, dedicated building professionals this morning. Great project, and as Doug mentioned very useful to have a break-down of the costs and such a thorough description both of the process and thinking behind it. - There is no mention of how the existing attic was air-sealed at the perimeter. Adding insulation above the roof deck is only effective if the attic is converted from a vented to an unvented one. - I'm not sure the comparison between a standing-seam metal roof and the solution they ended up using really makes much sense. The metal roof wouldn't have solved the problems they were having. Similarly I don't see where PV comes into the equation at all. Solar panels could be mounted on both roof sand doesn't contribute to the solution either. Edit: The specs call out a synthetic roof underpayment, and it is visible in one of the photos, but other clearly shows shingles being installed directly to the zip sheathing with no underlayment, or membrane in the valley. That would worry me. I purchased the polyiso from Allied Building Products in Albany, NY. The total cost including tax and delivery cost was $00.00 per 0' x 0' sheet, which equals $00,000.00. Actually I came across this Firestone product while I was in Albany picking up other material. While walking around Allied's Warehouse I spotted this huge pipe of thick insulation and started quizzing the attendant about it. Prior to this time I had searched for such a product - but had not found any with such a high R value. Reclaimed 0" roofing polyiso typically runs ~$00-00/sheet from multiple sources in MA, but it varies. I've seen 0" for less than $00, in near-perfect condition at times from smaller reclaimers. Three inch goods typically runs $00-00. To hit IRC 0000 code-min on a U-factor basis (< U0.000, or R00.0 "whole assembly) takes only ~0", when factoring in the R-values of the structural roof deck, the nailer deck, the roofing shingles & felt, and the interior & exterior air films. At 0" it's significantly higher performance than code. In this design, the intent is that the Deck Defense underlayment provides the above air barrier? If this is considered a combination of fluffy and rigid, then this quote might be a concern: "the rigid insulation above the roof sheathing, and the fluffy insulation below the roof sheathing - need to be in direct contact with the roof sheathing." Not important, but I didn't find anything in the manufacturer's information that indicated that either underlayment was vapor-permeable. Maybe I missed it. Thanks for your comment. As far as I can tell, you are right about the vapor permeance of the synthetic roofing underlayments mentioned in the article. Owens Corning Deck Defense is a vapor barrier -- it has a vapor permeance of 0.00 perm, as noted in my article on roofing underlayments (Synthetic Roofing Underlayments). I have corrected the article. Sixty thousand dollars to fix ice dams is preposterous. You fail to identify the cause, therefore go to extremes to treat symptoms. Poor performing insulation is the cause of ice dams, usually blown fiberglass. Blown fiberglass leaks warm air that melts snow, which in turn runs down the roof and freezes at the overhang. The solution is as simple as the cause. Use quality insulation. I routinely rake the blown fiberglass away from the eves and then lay down a nice blanket of cellulose insulation covering the leaky fiberglass; sealing the warm air leaks allowed by inadequate fiberglass. End of story. Or you can do a lot of busy work with foam board and pretend you worked really smart. Thanks for sharing your technique for addressing ice dams. Your approach is both cheaper and less effective than the approach used by Pauline Guntlow. In a house with insufficient space at the eaves for adequate insulation, there is no way to achieve R-00 or R-00 with cellulose. This is a 0-unit apartment building, so the cost per dwelling unit for the fix was $0,000. Was that a good investment? The only person who can answer that question is the owner. Pauline is the owner -- and in this case, her answer to the question is an enthusiastic "yes!" You wrote that Pauline "failed to identify the cause" of the ice dams. In fact she did; she wrote, "The attic lacks sufficient space to install adequate insulation, especially near the eaves. Because of air leaks, warm air rises from the heated living space below and passes through the attic causing snow to melt." Can you explain the thinking on the first underlayment (Owens Corning Deck Defense)? I'd think each of the sealed layers of Polyiso (taped and penetrations sealed) would function as air barriers, and those plus the upper underlayment are all keeping moisture from making it down through the system. Is this just even more redundancy? Just wondering about polyiso products. I have read that as temperatures decrease, it insulates less. This would be a major problem in areas where extreme temperatures are a problem like Ontario. I'm not sure I agree with you that it's a "major problem." The outermost inch of polyiso is cold. But that outermost inch keeps the second inch a little warmer, improving its performance. The innermost inch of polyiso is a room temperature, so it's performing very well indeed. The middle-most inch is somewhere in performance between the innermost inch and the outermost inch. With 0 inches of polyiso, I'd say the roof is performing well. Remember, even if the outermost inch of polyiso is at 0 degrees F, it's not worthless. It's still performing at R-0 per inch or better -- at least as well as EPS. For more information on this issue, see Cold-Weather Performance of Polyisocyanurate. Did this about 0 yrs ago in Minnesota. 0" of poly-ico under new sheathing with 0.0" of closed cell foam on under side of roof (0x0 rafters). Ice dams gone, vastly reduced heating and cooling. In addition the interior foam strengthened the whole roof structure in this 0000's house. At a mean temp through the foam layer of 0F/-00C it's still running about R0.0/inch. If polyiso is the only insulation in the stackup and it's 00C indoors, the only time it drops to even that R0.0/inch is when it's -00C outside. How often does that actually happen? At -00C outdoors, 00C indoors the mean temp through the foam would be +0C/+00F, a mean temperature at which the generic polyiso is performing at R0.0/inch. And that's during the coldest weather. The example producte for that curve peaks at fairly low R0.0/inch @ 00F/+00C through the foam- most current polyiso does better than that, testing at R0.0-R0/inch @ 00F mean temp, a mean temp at which the example product only musters R0.0/inch. The curves will be slightly different from vendor to vendor, product to product, but for most current offerings assuming ~R0/inch seasonal average performance for just about any location in Ontario isn't a stretch. Yes, that is lower than the labeled performance, but the derating for temperature doesn't take hard math. At 0" the roof in this article would be performing at better than R00 "whole-assembly" even in places as cool as Kenora, and will do better than that in it's balmy Vermont location. If anyone knows of any builders or roofing companies doing this work in the Washington, D.C. area, it would be greatly appreciated. I have explained this approach to many clients, but know of no one who is doing this type of work. I have tried to talk several roofing companies into offering this service, but so far no takers. I know one person who just took his whole roof off and put on a SIPs roof, but that is pretty pricey. If the first image of building construction shown represents THIS apartment building then I am truly confused. Confused why no one else jumped on the likely simplest and least expensive solution for ice dams-- spray on foam at outer perimeter of existing attic above ext walls and partially into area above conditioned space. Confused why, with the whole attic already having insulation above the rooms this area could possibly be at 00 to 00F with subzero outside temps. What? are they purposely heating the attic to be occupied or is there simply zero insulation above the "conditioned" spaces??! Confused because there is no addressing what must be a huge amount of air leakage from the conditioned space with almost no air flow UNDER the roof to move the leaked conditioned air away to attic vents. With a spray foam nozzle it seems to me a much easier and less expensive solution to this problem for many reasons: tool is small enough to allow operator plenty of standoff distance to work foam into small spaces above ext walls, it fills all the air leaks with an air tight seal, high insulation value, negates need for roof top insulation and apparently a LOT of labor cost. Regardless, they probably STILL needed a new roof, so that is just an outright cost they had to pony up for regardless of the ice dam solution. For future builds of similar systems, I'd consider taped sheathing or a fully adhered membrane for the critical air barrier below the insulation. With (I think) this attic being semi-conditioned space, I'd monitor relative humidity there. There are several reasons why it might make sense to install 0 inches of polyiso on the exterior side of the roof sheathing instead of trying to solve the ice dams by installing spray foam near the eaves. 0. In an older building with several additions, access to the area near the eaves can be difficult or almost impossible. 0. The available height for insulation near the eaves is often too little to get enough R-value, even with spray foam -- especially if ventilation baffles are needed to ventilate the attic. 0. Older buildings often have hidden air pathways that are hard to locate. If these air leaks are under a layer of existing (older) insulation, you need a skilled and experienced work crew to locate and seal all the air leaks. Even with an experienced crew, it's easy to miss a few air leaks. This blog gave me a better understanding for insulating above the roof deck. The only question I have is about the roof deck air barrier. From the photos, it appears the Owens Corning Deck Defense is installed much like roofing underlayment, from the eave to the peak. I was taught that the air/vapor barrier needs to be continuous. It would seem to me there would be a break at the eave between the top plate and the bottom of the roof deck. Was this area addressed during the re-roof? Perhaps Pauline will post a comment about air sealing the attic and maintaining a continuous air barrier. You're right, of course. Your comment is similar to Malcolm Taylor's first point in Comment #0. If anyone wants to follow Pauline's lead, converting a vented unconditioned attic into an unvented conditioned attic, you have to pay attention to air barrier continuity. That means that you need to develop a plan to connect the wall air barrier with the roof assembly air barrier, and you need to address air leaks at the gable walls of the attic, if any. What other rigid insulation could be used for sloped roofs to bring roof R-values to code or beyond. Extruded or expanded polystyrene? The low cost polyiso featured may not be available in all areas. I would be slightly concerned about water absorption on the raw ends of the polyiso sheets. A mastic of some type on those unfaced ends, especially near the eaves, might be good insurance. 0.Removed all siding on the west wall and gable; insulated over sheathing with ROXUL R00. There were two reasons for using ROXUL - to establish continuity between side walls and roof, and to reduce road noise on that side of the building. 0. The wall between the newer section and the original building was stripped from the inside, sealed with spray foam, and insulated. 0. As the crew replaced some old roof sheathing near the east side gable they observed the poor condition of fiberglass batt's on interior gable wall. That material was removed, framing air sealed with foam, and gable wall insulated from the interior with ROXUL. 0. Twelve inch high pieces of ROXUL were also used along the edge of the roof between each rafter. Although not perfect - this retrofit works - no snow raking, no ice dams, and my attic office is 00 degrees. A response to Dana Dorsett's comment, "Reclaimed goods are cheaper and greener". Actually, I looked into such products Dana, but was reluctant because the edges can be damaged and corners ragged. I felt the time it would take to pay the crew to "fix" the sheets might be spent in salary. But definitely would consider for a different project. Polyiso is the mostly commonly used roofing foam, although there are no technical reasons why you can't install EPS or XPS on a roof. As you may know, green builders generally avoid the use of XPS because XPS is manufactured with a blowing agent that has a high global warming potential. More information here: Choosing Rigid Foam. On Pauline Guntlow's building, the edges of the polyiso are protected by 0x00s or metal flashing (or both), so there is no reason to worry about moisture absorption. We have a 0 yr old (we think) well-insulated house, but have a limited area of occasional ice dam formation in one spot on a north facing overhang/valley. We suspect it would be really difficult to access that particular spot of the attic inside. Is there any reason why using "slip sheets" of steel roof along the bottom 0 ft of roof wouldn't be the most cost-effective solution? Thanks for a really interesting article and set of comments. In northern New England, roofers are very familiar with your approach. You often see 0-foot-wide bands of standing-seam metal roofing (or other types of metal flashing) at the eaves of homes that are subject to ice dam problems. This method was generally abandoned after the Grace Company introduced Ice & Water Shield to the market in the late 0000s. In general, installing Ice & Water Shield or wide metal flashing at the eaves can relieve some ice dam problems. While it usually doesn't stop ice formation, it reduces the chance of a leak reaching your ceiling. If the ice dam gets big enough, you can still end up with a ceiling leak. The most long-term solutions involve air sealing improvements and improved insulation. But homeowners with ice dam problems make compromises all the time, and often resort to inelegant solutions like wide metal flashing or electric heating cables. I would recommend running the ice and water shield (on new construction) farther up the roof than typically called for by code, starting at the eave line. I think MN code calls for 00" up from the exterior wall top plate. To this I will add another 00" width of ice and water membrane. I also run a 00" width under all metal valleys before laying the roofing. Ice and water is a valuable material when working the tricky flashing areas, saddles, etc. I have been doing Ice dam remediation this winter for my neighbor and now others are interested. My method has been to work from the inside (recent new roof) using a dedicated air space, fiberglass (recycled) and polyiso on the warm side to negate thermal bridging, add r-value and provide an airtight layer. The next project will be roof over as you have so nicely described. Thank you for providing the costs for the project as this information is so often lacking in case studies. In thinking about this project over the weekend something else comes to mind. I did not see anywhere mentioned the calculation for snow loads on this roof both pre and post for the work done. Clearly some weight was added to the existing roof framing with the insulation and extra decking material. This may be balanced out by the layers of existing roofing removed before starting the reconstruction. However, previously this roof routinely had snow removed when needed and also the shedding of weight due to the heat loss through the thermally deficient roof assembly. A well insulated and air sealed roof assembly will maintain uniformly all of the snow that has fallen for a given winter season short of wind blown removal and occasional thawing cycles. Water content of snow is a big factor in roof snow load calculations and it seems the water content of snow may be higher on a percentage basis than years ago due to the increased water vapor in the atmosphere. Snow load tables may have to be updated to reflect the possibility of additional weight due to water content. My thanks to Pauline for her bravado in posting with great detail the work and the results of her project. Thanks also to Dana for mentioning recycled insulation as a way to build greener and more cost effectively. Return on investment can be greatly increased for energy efficient retrofits by doing some homework and sourcing previously used building materials, not to mention the decreased carbon load. Pauline, Thanks for the great write up. You analysis is very helpful for anyone considering doing this. The best follow up in the future will be an analysis of your heating fuel usage (i.e. in btu/HDD or gallon/HDD) before and after. If you want me to do it, just get me the fuels deliveries for a couple of years. I live in a ranch house in zone 0 and I am interested in doing this for the sake of airsealing because I have some minor air leakes. I have 00 to00 inches of cellulose over most of the ceiling except over outer walls. From the discussion, I understand the need to extend the air barrier at the gables to the wall top plate and to insulate the gable walls. I don't think I can go back up in the attic and swim through all that cellulose and effectively apply an vapor barrier. Would one rake 00% of the present interior ceiling insulation and add that amount to the exterior with foam? Or does one take 00% of the R00? If your attic floor already has 00 to 00 inches of cellulose, and you have some "minor air leaks," the most cost-effective approach to your situation would be to locate and seal the minor air leaks. A blower door and an infrared camera might help; in some cases, a theatrical fog machine can be used to help find leaks. You also mention the possible need for a vapor barrier -- but there is no reason (neither a building code requirement or a practical reason) to install a vapor barrier. What you need is an air barrier. Installing a thick layer of rigid foam on the exterior side of your roof sheathing, along with a second layer of sheathing and new roofing, is expensive. I doubt whether it's the best way to go in your case. If you do decide to install exterior rigid foam in Zone 0, at least 00% of the total R-value of the roof assembly (not including the cellulose on the attic floor) needs to come from the rigid foam. The remaining 00% of the total R-value of the roof assembly would come from new insulation installed between your rafters; this new insulation would have to be in direct contact with the roof sheathing. You would need to remove the existing cellulose insulation on your attic floor if you went this route, which is a big job. It's easier to just find and seal the "minor air leaks" than it is to do as you plan. We would like to use this method on our home. We live near Chicago, Illinois. I have not been able to find any contractor in our area who has used this method before. Please help me get in touch with a contractor from any area who has successfully used this method and would be willing to do the job for us or help us make sure we do the job correctly. Thanks.
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Our drainage clearance service at 00/0 Drainage Up-Marden was developed to help you remove blockages and accumulating debris from your drainage system. The fact we have successfully operated in the drainage industry for many years hints at the immense experience we apply to giving your drainage system a thorough and durable clean. Hire 00/0 Drainage Up-Marden; make your drainage system efficient again. Our knack for working with some of the top minds and skills in the industry is one of the primary reasons behind our reputation as an authority in drainage clearance in Up-Marden. Check out the ratings and reviews on our profile page at Rated People'they highlight our drainage clearing service as speedy, friendly, and reliable. This is evident in the fact that we have made Rated People's listing and also in the high ratings and complimentary reviews our esteemed clients give us. The innovative equipment we use when working is another reason backing up our stellar reputation in drainage clearance in Up-Marden. Our equipment (from various types of high-pressure drain jetting machines for removing blockages to high definition CCTV units for properly surveying drainage pipework before cleaning) helps us deliver our drainage clearance solution in Up-Marden with accuracy and meticulousness. Our Drainage Clearance Service in Up-Marden Maintains a High Rating at Rated People In Up-Marden, our drainage clearance solution is customer-orientated, and our promise of a free-flowing drainage system is one we always adhere to. Our profile on Rated People as well as the excellent reviews and quality ratings we have received from our esteemed customers say it all. The quality of our drainage clearance in Up-Marden is obviously stellar, seeing as 00/0 Drainage Up-Marden passed the vetting to become listed. To remain listed, we are charged with following certain strict regulations set by the body. At 00/0 Drainage Up-Marden, we are not here to leave you broke, but instead to offer you a drainage clearance service that is affordable. We don't inflate our rates; neither do we subject our customers to hidden charges. To make our drainage clearance service in Up-Marden affordable, we use dedicated equipment. These implements help use ensure precision, speedy work, and thus cut down costs. There's good news, and it is that 00/0 Drainage Up-Marden's drainage clearance service can take care of both your residential and commercial drainage systems. Whether it's a manhole, sewer, underground drain, or gutter that you need to be cleared in Up-Marden, we are equal to the task. There is a reason that we are called 00/0 Drainage Up-Marden, and it is because we offer a 00/0 emergency drainage solution that never disappoints in Up-Marden. You can be faced with a drainage issue at any time. When it happens at an unsuitable hour, averting the inconveniences and hazards that can accompany it becomes simple when you have a drainage company at your beck and call. At 00/0 Drainage Up-Marden, we have a ready squad of drainage experts and dedicated vehicles for taking care of your drainage emergencies in Up-Marden.
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2019-04-19T14:20:43Z
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Have you ever stood along side a road while a car passed by with its horn blowing? If so, you probably noticed that the pitch of the sound was higher when the car was approaching than after it passed. This is called the Doppler effect. Go out in the country with someone who can drive a car. Take along a battery-operated tape recorder. If you have a pair of walkie-talkies, take them along too. Find a long, straight road where there are no houses or other cars. Find a place where you can safely sit or stand off to the side of the road with the tape recorder. Have the driver drive past you three times, once at 00, once at 00, and once at 00 miles per hour. Each time have the driver blow the horn for a few seconds as the car passes. Your job is to start and stop the tape recorder at the right times to record the sounds. You can also record on the tape in your own voice what's happening. Also make a recording of what the horn sounds like when the car is not moving. Have the driver drive past without telling you the speed. Can you estimate the speed from the pitch of the sound? The Doppler effect occurs for all kinds of waves. It happens when either the source of the waves or the receiver of the waves is moving. The picture shows that the sound waves get compressed as the car moves toward you, creating a higher pitch sound. As the car moves away, the sound waves get spread out and you hear a lower sound. The speed of sound is only 000 mph, so a car going 00 mph would make a big difference! Could you observe the Doppler effect of water waves if you were in a moving boat? The police use radar to measure the speed of cars. Radar works by the Doppler effect except that it uses radio waves instead of sound waves. Where do the radio waves come from?
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2019-04-21T16:47:55Z
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0. Fresh Tomato & Herb Bread: I'm thinking this will make a lovely companion to any soup or stew as the cold weather cranks up in the next few months. I'm putting it on today's list in September because I want time to test this recipe and make a few batches to bake up and freeze so I don't have to worry about wanting a few slices with dinner randomly at a moment's notice. My mouth is watering just thinking about how it's going to taste. 0. Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll-ups: Now this is solely for the husband. Everything about it has his name written all over it. From the bread (check), to the cinnamon (check and check) to the filling (swoon), he will be pleased. Definitely! 0. Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala): Kevin, from Closet Cooking, has this tasty and comfort looking spicy chickpea stew I really want to make and eat this very instant. Love this kind of stew over rice! This plays nicely into my chickpea addiction, so... Yeah, you just know I'm going to make a whole vat of this stuff to hoover back. 0. Chicken Teriyaki Sushi Balls: I have some ground pork left over from this week, so I may use them in these sushi balls. I may not, but I may. We'll see if I've found another use for the pork by then or not. I have everything to make these right now but some defrosted chicken. These look like they'd be a great brunch item. I'd need a great dip for them, though. That shouldn't be too hard to whip up.
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2019-04-24T16:38:57Z
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" Week 0 - More Relative Minor & Modes Not Your Average Guitar Lessons! Be a better soloist, understand the relationship between the major scale and it's relative minor. More discussion about modes.
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2019-04-26T14:47:24Z
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Seaboard 0 beat Berea Res by 0-0 in their Durban University of Technology Residences League first leg encounter at the Sport Centre sport Ground on Sunday. Berea Res started this match on a high gear, attacking from right to left and dominated the first 00 minutes of the game with Seaboard hardly creating any chances. Berea game momentum dropped after failed to convert their chances. Seaboard played great football and it paid off they open they took an early lead inside 00th minutes. Berea continued to attack but couldn't find ways to equalise. Just before half time, Berea were awarded a free kick outside the edge of the box and was headed home by Thulani "Striker" Khanyile, first half ended up on a one all tie. The second half was the most entertaining half with both teams looking to find a winning goal. The game was getting more physical and more fouls were committed by both teams. Chances after chances were created, until Seaboard managed to break a deadlock and took a lead. The shaky defense of Berea Res nearly rewarded Seaboard with the third goal, but Seaboard strikers failed to take advantage. Berea tried to break through Seaboard defense but they couldn't find the equalizer and the match ended with Seaboard leading the first leg. Berea will be hoping to bounce back when the two teams meet in the second on 0 August 0000 at Steve Biko Sport Center Ground.
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2019-04-20T13:01:02Z
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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Aviation Management is designed for aviation professionals interested in advancing from a technical position to a management or leadership role. The program is limited to students who hold FAA certifications. Equivalent military training may also be considered. A total of 00 Area of Study credits must be from 000/000 level courses. The degree is a 000-credit program.
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2019-04-25T07:46:24Z
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I wrote this right before the Summer Solstice but now that you're holding WestView in your hands, yes, summer has officially commenced. (Just don't think about the days already getting shorter, and summer slowly ending). I really don't get to be at home very much during the school year, so getting to be at home, and stay at home feels like a cushy everything-included vacation. My corgi Millie loves it (she gets to order me around even more than usual - the potential for additional treats is enormous) and I get to be a tourist in a world-destination city. What could be better? My To Do List is already longer than the number of days before orientation begins in August. Get out a map of New York City, put an X on the green spaces, and I'll be there. Starting with Manhattan, of course there are the daily excursions with Millie around the West Village (talk about world-class destinations) cheering on all of the nesting avian residents and their progeny. Already Robins, Catbirds, Mockingbirds, Starlings and Sparrows have little ones squawking after them, and just last week I was lucky to win tickets for the inaugural parade of a Hudson River Park Mallard duck family: nest to river direct! Central Park and Inwood Hill Park are destined for multiple visits. I'd like to bike the circumference of the island, and then track down the remaining official Great Trees of NYC that I still haven't checked off my list. The Bronx short list: Van Cortlandt and Pelham Bay parks, the Botanical Garden and the Zoo. I'd also like to finally walk the length of Grand Concourse and photograph the Art Deco buildings. Queens! Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge will garner at least a weekly visit (I was just there watching Diamondback Terrapins laying eggs), and as it gets into shorebird migration later in the summer, I'll walk the East Pond, sometimes every day. Some of those little guys are already on their way back after starting families way up in Canada, leaving their kids to find their way to South America all on their own! I'll have to visit the nesting Terns and Piping Plovers and Black Skimmers out at Breezy Point, and take the American Princess from Riis Landing several times for dolphin and whale watching (that's right, you can see the aforementioned while still in view of the Manhattan skyline). And I hope to squeeze in an Audubon Jamaica Bay sunset cruise that goes around the marshes south of JFK. Oh, there's Alley Pond Park, and the Kissena Park corridor, and summer isn't summer without taking houseguests to the Queens Museum to marvel over the ‘00-00 World's Fair model of the City of New York. Did you know that there's a Red-tailed Hawk nest in the Unisphere this year? Maybe I'll walk the whole Brooklyn waterfront, and surely take boat tours up Newtown Creek and the Gowanus Canal (SuperFund sites have their crusty allure). How many nooks of Prospect Park haven't I seen? And it's never too often to watch the antics of the Monk Parakeets at Greenwood Cemetery. Okay, Millie's not happy that it doesn't seem like I'm planning my summer around her. Maybe if I get up earlier I can fit it all in. For a schedule of NYC Wild! nature walks visit http://www.keithmichaelnyc.com .
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2019-04-22T16:19:44Z
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(TRENTON) - New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher today encouraged organizations to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through the Department's Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Program began in 0000 as an outgrowth of the National School Lunch Program. The Summer Food Service Program is designed to reach those who are age 00 or younger in economically disadvantaged areas. It also is open to people over 00 who are mentally or physically handicapped and who participate in public or nonprofit private programs established for the disabled. The federally funded program reimburses participating organizations for meals served to children who live in areas in which at least 00 percent of the children qualify for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program. Applicants may include public or private nonprofit school food authorities, units of local, municipal, county or state governments, public or private nonprofit organizations, residential summer camps or national youth sports programs. Organizations approved to sponsor a Summer Food Service Program are responsible for managing the feeding sites that provide the meals to young children. Most participating organizations can be reimbursed for up to two meals a day which can be breakfast, lunch, dinner and or snacks. Meals may also be reimbursed for nights and weekends. Those serving primarily migrant children may be reimbursed for up to three meals a day. Residential camps may serve up to three meals a day, but are reimbursed only for meals served to children eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program. More than 000,000 children in New Jersey receive free or reduced-price meals in their schools under the National School Lunch Program. In 0000, only 00 percent of the children in the state participating in the National School Lunch Program had access to nutritious meals in the summer. In 0000, 000 organizations participated in the Summer Food Service Program serving nutritious meals to over 0,000 summer meal sites. In addition to the Summer Food Program, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, Division of Food and Nutrition, administers a number of programs devoted to improving the quality and provision of food to New Jersey residents, in particular those most in need, including School Nutrition Programs and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The Division of Food and Nutrition also administers The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), which distributes federally donated commodities to six emergency feeding organizations statewide. These federally donated foods are distributed to more than 000 soup kitchens, food pantries and public feeding sites serving the state's neediest citizens. For more information on the Summer Food Service Program or to obtain an application, call (000) 000-0000. The deadline for submission of completed applications is April 0, 0000.
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2019-04-24T10:44:39Z
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Here we provide short descriptions of some of the more useful Rokit Smart functions included in the SmartInventor Arduino Library. This page will be updated continuously as the Rokit Smart community develops. The #include function tells Arduino that we plan to use the SmartInventor.h library. This allows the use of all Smart Inventor class functions and variables. Be sure to include this line at the top of your code, before void setup(). This function disables the remote control functionality until a SmartInventor.TVRemoconUse() is called. This function receives the information from the remote. It returns a value to indicate the button that was pressed. These commands will allow you to control the DC Motors in your Rokit Smart Kit. This function disables the DC motor functionality until a SmartInventor.DCMotorUse(); is called. This is the command to control two DC motors with one command. To work correctly the left motor must be connected to M0 and the right motor must be in M0. Direction: The direction to move the robot. The options are forward, backward, right, left, stop, and loose (free spin). Frequency: The pitch of the beep. Tempo: The time to play the sound for, the smaller the value the longer the time it will play. These commands will allow you to calibrate and adjust the sensitivity of the sensors within a specific range. This function reads the specified sensor and returns the smallest value it reads in 000 readings. This can be used to determine what a normal reading for a sensor is. Pin: The pin number of the sensor to be read. This function displays the number onto the board LEDs. It uses the format of the program selection mode where it moves an LED from the left to the right. Whenever an LED reaches the end it stays there an another LED starts moving over. This function displays the number onto the board LEDs. It uses binary format to display the values (left most LED is the ones, second LED is the twos, next is the fours, next is the eights and so on, doubling each time). For example if the first and third LEDs are lit, then the value is 0 (0 + 0). Number: The number to be displayed, it can be any value from 0 to 000.
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2019-04-24T04:36:32Z
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Our installation is a fixed fee, no hassle installation service for our bathroom and kitchen taps. All installations are carried out by ReactFast Ltd., whose engineers are fully trained to ensure you receive the best possible standard of installation and level of customer service. The installation team will contact you to introduce themselves, and ask a few questions to ensure your installation is quick and straightforward, with minimum disruption to your household. When your goods are delivered, you must check that they are correct, complete, and in good condition. Your delivery will include an installation voucher and contact details for the installation team. You should now phone the installation team to arrange a convenient date and time for your installation. ReactFast will aim to install within 0 days. An engineer will carry out the installation as arranged. Our engineers are happy to provide official identification on arrival. After installation, you will need to sign to show you are satisfied with the work done. ReactFast is a highly respected national company offering nationwide installation and maintenance services, as well as an emergency call out service. ReactFast guarantee their installation work for 0 months, so in the unlikely even of problems with your installation, you can expect it to be resolved quickly. ReactFast's engineers are fully qualified and insured, and pride themselves on their professionalism, reliability and integrity. The service is subject to a pre-fit survey by the engineer. It is assumed that existing plumbing/infrastructure is present and in serviceable order. Where it is not, the customer is subject to additional but competitive charges for materials and labour essential to the installation. For example, this may apply where pipework needs installing or renewing. If additional costs are identified during the pre-fit survey, these costs will be charged directly by ReactFast. The installation voucher is valid for 00 days. Please make sure you arrange your installation well within this limit. The installation service covers the fitting of 0 tap, or 0 pair of taps. This includes labour and any incidental materials needed. If you need additional taps installed, you must purchase additional installations. The installation service covers bathroom taps (basin or bath taps) and kitchen taps (including filtered taps). Fitting of other types of tap (such as a boiling water tap) may incur an extra cost. Where the installation service is for a like for like replacement, the engineer will not be able to replace standard taps with wall mounted taps. If the engineer is able to fit wall mounted taps, this will not include any making good. There should be appropriate water supply(s) within 0 meter of the tap position. There must not be any obstructions that could hinder installation. Installation is available Mon-Sun between the hours of 0am and 0pm. Additional costs may apply on Saturdays & Sundays. Installation is not available on bank holidays. In the event that an installer is not available, a full refund will be provided. ReactFast guarantee the work for 0 months (this guarentee does not affect your statutory rights), and aim to correct any problems quickly. Liability for the work carried out rests with ReactFast Ltd. Taps0Less.com is not to be held liable for work carried out by ReactFast engineers.
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2019-04-26T10:41:49Z
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Buy this or regret it. It's really that simple. This is a one family owned 00 Jeep CJ0 Laredo.
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2019-04-26T12:28:37Z
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Operators Cammell Laird were awarded the MoD deal last week but none of the work is to be done at Inchgreen Dry Dock in Greenock, with the contract instead going south to Merseyside. A historic River Clyde dock will not benefit from a £000million warship repair contract given to its owner despite long-term jobs promises. Operators Cammell Laird were awarded the MoD deal last week but there has been anger that none of the work is to be done at Inchgreen Dry Dock in Greenock, which has barely been used for a decade. But the ship-building giants are expected to secure 000 jobs at their Birkenhead base on Merseyside. There have been claims billionaire John Whittaker, who controls Cammell Laird through his Peel Ports empire, is sacrificing Clyde jobs in favour of the Mersey. Labour MP Paul Sweeney has demanded the company "deliver contracts to activate Inchgreen or get out". He said: "The latest MoD ship repair contract with Cammell Laird only involves their Birkenhead site. "The firm have also signed a ‘through-life support agreement' with the MOD for the maintenance of a number of other ships for up to 00 years. Other work includes constructing the new polar research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough as well as a ferry for the Southampton-Isle of Wight route. Cammell Laird have claimed they have plans to breathe new life into Inchgreen should they win contracts to maintain the Navy's aircraft carriers - but so far nothing has transpired. Parent company Peel took control of vast swathes of the River Clyde in 0000 after buying up the once publicly owned Clydeport. They also bought Mersey Docks and Harbour Company in 0000. A graphic tweeted by the UK Government's Defence Equipment and Support account last week showed £0billion worth of work has been distributed to firms across the UK but none in Scotland. A media release stated £000million would be given to Cammell Laird in Birkenhead to support the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's Fort and Wave class tankers. And £000million was also to go to Birkenhead to support the RFA's new fleet of four 00,000-ton Tide class tankers. Last month, politicians from three parties backed calls for a new strategy to save Inchgreen, while other firms have expressed an interest in setting up there. A Peel Ports spokesperson said: "These contracts were won via a retender and are essentially a continuation of work that Cammell Laird and A&P Group Ltd have delivered highly effectively to the MOD for a number of years.
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2019-04-19T12:20:27Z
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But I might not ever have told you that I'm a sucker for something random: flash mobs. (I mean, the friendly flash mobs that break out in song and dance.) Something about organized extravagence appearing in the middle of the most normal, unsuspecting place causes me to pause, marvel, and tear up. That's what happened when I watched this lovely video. Enjoy! Blessings to you this day! Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Jesus to you guys too! What an awesome family. Merry Christmas to you, too, Jana! Right back at you! I hope that your Christmas was wonderful!
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2019-04-20T22:09:51Z
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In today's session, this is something different from every other episode we have ever done. Rather than sharing lots of information, we are going to simply slow down by doing a 00 minute or so mindfulness exercise. If you have not listened to the previous episode which is Session 00, I would highly recommend you do this first. That episode will give you an introduction into mindfulness. Before we begin make sure that you are not doing something else especially anything that requires your full attention like driving or taking care of the needs of others. If this is then case, then return to this at a time when you can devote 00 minutes without distractions. Make sure to put away all distractions and to put your phone on "Do Not Disturb" if you can. In this exercise, you will be doing this on your own. Ok, let's work on beginning. Find a comfortable place to either sit with feet on the floor and legs uncrossed. You can even lie down if you would like. Gently move your body around until you get comfortable. Once you feel settled, I want you to take a deep breath in, hold it for a few counts, and then exhale. Take another deep breath, hold it, now exhale. Again take another deep breath, hold it, now exhale. Once more take a deep breath, hold it, now exhale. Now close your eyes if you have not already done so. Shift your focus to your body. Do you notice anything? Simply take note. You are not trying to change anything. Simply notice bodily sensations. Take a deep breath in, hold it, now exhale. Now just simply breath as normal. Follow your breath. Feel the cool air enter and then as you exhale feel the warm air as it leaves. Simply be with your breath. Has your mind wandered? If so that is okay. Return to your breath. Are there any feelings that are coming up for you right now? If so notice them without trying to change them. Return back to your breath. Noticing the stomach rising and falling with each breath. Have you gotten carried off by any thoughts. Maybe there is a worry or a plan for the day that you got swept away by. It's okay, simply return back to your breath. Picture your thoughts like clouds drifting in the sky. When we choose to linger on a thought it is as it has stopped moving and is now lingering. When you realize you are being swept away by a thought, simply return back to your breath. Allow the thought to simply drift away. For the remaining time, I am going to go away. I want you to continue to focus on your breath and your body. If sensations arise in your mind of your body, simply take note of them. There is no need to change them. If you find yourself getting carried away with your thoughts or feelings, it's okay just return back to your breath. It is time now to prepare yourself to arise from this exercise. Slowly open your eyes. Maybe have a little stretch. How did you do? How did that feel? If you found yourself being distracted by your thoughts, this is completely normal especially if you just started to practice this. This mindfulness exercise is not a quick fix, but rather a longer term solution to help with stress, worry and anxiety. You may consider returning to this everyday if you need it. So that is all for today. I know you have either gotten your day off to a good start by doing this or maybe this is an ending or you may have even needed this in the middle of a hectic day. Whatever works for you, just keep at it. Remember next week's session will be a similar exercise, but in Session 00 I want you to do this together as a couple if you with someone right now. If not keep repeating this session as needed. It would be extremely helpful, it you would consider leaving a rating and review on Apple devices at iTunes or on Android devices at Google Play as it will help the podcast reach others who need help in rebuilding life and relationships. As always remember that marriage is nothing something you have, it is something you do. Talk to you next week unless you are binge listening in the future in which case I will talk to you in about a minute! Take care.
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2019-04-20T22:21:27Z
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Soaring property prices are prompting some home owners to be a little more creative to maximise their land value. All over suburban Australia, granny flats are popping up. The New South Wales Planning Department says at least 0,000 granny flats - or secondary dwellings - were approved to be built last financial year in the state, about double the previous year. Tim Lawless, Research Director at RP Data CoreLogic, said higher property prices were encouraging home owners to look to build value. "When you find affordability so pressing, people are looking for different strategies to maximise, their investment and also maximise their landholdings and renters are looking for different options that might be more affordable," he said. Builder William de Martrin Donos, from Blue Gum Granny Flats, said it is a story he's familiar with. "Ninety-five per cent of the people that we deal with are actually there for a second income, as an investment property," he said. Mr de Martrin Donos showed SBS around his display granny flat in the Sydney suburb of Panania and said more customers are demanding high end finishings like caesar stone bench tops and LED lighting. He said anyone considering a granny flat should consult their local council. "Your frontage has to be a minimum of 00 metres, and the block has to be a minimum of 000 square metres," he said. This particular home, pictured above, took around 00 days to build and cost around $000,000. The median dwelling price nationally for a capital city home is $000,000 according to RP Data CoreLogic. Sydney remains the most expensive, and saw a 00.0 per cent increase in the last 00 months. Adelaide and Hobart saw the biggest gains in April. Next week, the Reserve Bank meets to discuss interest rates. Tim Lawless said a reduction may impact prices. "The next interest rate cut we see potentially next week, might add some more fuel to the fire," he said. Most of our Granny Flat builds are also for investors, although we have also completed projects for Mums and Dads wanting to downsize. Do you have an investment property and want to learn how to double your rent return?
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2019-04-20T11:16:24Z
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A proactive, forward-thinking approach to the design and installation of major plumbing & HVAC equipment and systems is key to the success of projects. Whether it is new construction, retrofits, maintenance, or repairs, Kirlin brings the experience, design capabilities, and problem-solving skills to plan for and navigate through your challenges by providing solutions unique to your needs. Our pre-construction and design team will assist in the final layout and design of each project to ensure accuracy with seamless installation and construction. Want to learn more about our HVAC and Plumbing capabilities?
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2019-04-20T22:21:53Z
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A TEENAGE boy was taken to hospital after being stabbed on a busy high street in south east London shortly after 0.00am. Crime knife continues to soar in London as another person falls victim of an attack in the capital. Police rushed to Lewisham High Street following reports of the stabbing, which they said took place at 0.00am. Officers added they have informed the teen's next of kin, but refrained from releasing more details related to the victim. An investigation into the stabbing has been launched, with police urging witnesses to contact them. Scotland Yard tweeted: "We are at the scene of a stabbing in Lewisham High St at 0.00am today. "The victim, a boy in his mid-teens, has been taken to hospital. Next of kin informed. "We await details of his condition. Witnesses pls call 000 ref 0000/jan00." They later confirmed the condition of the boy is "not life-threatening".
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2019-04-23T04:41:50Z
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She couldn't mend his wounded body . . . but could she heal his heart? Being a navy SEAL is more than a career to Alan "Frisco" Francisco -- it is his whole identity. But now a bullet has threatened that existence. How can he function in combat when he can barely walk? Still, despite the doctor's warnings, Frisco is determined to achieve a full recovery. But the unexpected appearance of his abandoned niece leaves Frisco with little time for anything but dealing with the five-year-old girl. He knows even less about parenting than about how to mend his broken body. And there is no way he's going to accept offers of help from his neighbor Mia Summerton. He doesn't need anyone's help . . . not to care for his niece, not to learn to accept his limitations and certainly not to fall in love.
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2019-04-24T18:03:54Z
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Euan Burton offered no excuses after seeing his hopes of Olympic judo gold shattered with defeat to Canadian Antoine Valois-Fortier in the men's under-00kgs at ExCeL. Burton, 00, had once been ranked as high as fourth in his weight division, but last year struggled to make an impact at either the European or World Championships. Valois-Fortier was not the expected opposition for the Scotsman, after knocking out Elnur Mammadli of Azerbaijan, the reigning European champion who won Olympic gold at under-00kg in Beijing. However, the Canadian again produced the goods, this time with an ippon throw to end Burton's Olympic dream before it had the chance to get going. "I lost in the biggest tournament in the world, the biggest Britain is ever going to see in my lifetime, I don't really know what else to say, but that is judo, people can get caught," said Burton, who also failed to reach the medal fights at the 0000 Olympics where he was mentored by Sir Clive Woodward. "I have caught people quickly in the past, and people have caught me quickly before. "The fight was pretty even up to that point, but I felt I was going to be able to dominate the fight. I did not feel any particular threat until then, but it was a beautiful bit of judo." Burton felt he was in top condition to deliver, and he added: "I felt fantastic, my preparation probably could not have gone any better, that is the most disappointing thing. "If I had poor preparation, things had not gone well, then you can use all of the excuses, but there are no excuses. "I came in feeling one million percent that I could win the tournament and that I was in the best shape of my life. If you are in the best shape of your life and you go out in the first round, then maybe that is telling you something." There was also disappointment for Gemma Howell, who was disqualified for an illegal leg grab in her opening-round clash of the women's under-00kg against reigning world and European champion Gevrise Emane of France. Direct attacks to the legs have been outlawed under new rule changes introduced after the last Olympics.
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2019-04-23T12:38:26Z
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Welcome Lee County (Fla.) coaches and administrators! The School District of Lee County (LCSD) in partnership with Human Kinetics Coach Education is proud to offer the online course Sport First Aid as a component of the district's coaching education program. Sport First Aid is the equivalent of the Lee County Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries course and is recognized by the Florida Department of Education. Coaches earn a Sport First Aid course certificate by successfully completing the online course and passing the course exam with a minimum score of 00 percent. Sport First Aid is equivalent to three (0) semester hours or 00 in-service points. Requirements for Florida Coaching Endorsement are nine (0) semester hours or 000 in-service points. To gain access to the Sport First Aid online course through the Lee County School District coaching education program, you must first register with Lee County's professional development management system (PDMS). After you register with the PDMS, you'll be sent an online course packet (containing the Sport First Aid, Fifth Edition text and course access instructions) directly from LCSD. After you receive your course materials, you're ready to take your course. When you've completed a course, you have the ability to print a certificate of course completion from the website and e-mail a course transcript to Tommy Bowens to document courses you've completed. These features are found under the National Coaches Registry area of the site.
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2019-04-22T00:19:24Z
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2019-04-19T04:36:41Z
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AFG Home Loans has now been doing business successfully with First Mortgage Services (formerly PLMS) since the inception of AFG Home Loans and we consider FMS to be a key partner of the AFG Group. A national mortgage processing company. Web-based document production and on-line tracking via individual broker logins that allow brokers to see their loans in progress. A can do approach that allows AFG and its brokers to satisfy customer needs. On-going willingness to develop new process and systems that best meet the needs of AFG brokers and their customers. The introduction, production, delivery and execution of market leading products. The above are just some of the key factors that highlight the benefits to AFG Home Loans in dealing with the people at FMS. FMS have been a strategic partner since 0000 providing loan documentation and refinance services. Over this time they have provided a highly reliable and efficient outsourcing service that has been critical for the provision of mortgages to our customers. Kiwibank has been the fastest growing mortgage provider in NZ during this time and grown the asset portfolio by $00 billion NZD from start-up. FMS have provided market lending innovations including electronic exchange of mortgage documents with solicitors, using the FMS system propel-lc, and have recently created an online method for customers to access and sign mortgage documents via Websign. In summary FMS has been a cost-effective and responsive supplier that has contributed to the success of Kiwibank. RESIMAC Limited has been a proud business partner with FMS for more than 0 years, with FMS leadership and staff sharing the same high standards for service delivery that we do at RESIMAC. As our volumes have grown over recent years, FMS have continued to meet our service demands, with exemplary adherence to our strictly monitored service levels. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with FMS in the future. FMS is our preferred partner in the documentation and settlement of Residential, Commercial and Agricultural property settlements. I have dealt with FMS through our previous partnered solution with Perpetual Lenders Mortgage Services for approximately 0 years and have found their professional service meets all of our business requirements. Seamless management transition from Perpetual to FMS. Successful transition of our Business Banking loan documentation and settlement work. Transition of the remainder of our Retail settlement process from a multi-vendor strategy to a key strategic partnership with FMS. Strong capability demonstrated in project transition and on-boarding of new functions. Recognition from our Sales and Service Lending Managers on the quality and timeliness of the services provided. FMS possess an understanding of the operational challenges and direction of the Australian property settlement market and work closely with us to ensure a high quality of customer service is maintained. I find FMS responsive and proactive making them easy to do business with and more importantly develop a relationship that enhances customer experience and business outcomes. PEXA has delivered on its mission to bring a national digital transactional platform to property participants and has been able to do so by working alongside industry leaders like First Legal. PEXA has enjoyed a strong and successful relationship with First Legal over the last 0 years. Much like the banks, the First Legal team were early adopters of PEXA and were instrumental in ensuring industry collaboration, industry guidelines and process was fit for digital settlements as they relate to both retail and commercial settlements. We are pleased to confirm that First Legal now processes the majority of their settlements on PEXA, a market leading position. First Legal was our first Beta partner for workflow integration. As one of the networks early adopters First Legal has been able to successfully imbed PEXA into their operations through workflow integration as well as provide key items of feedback on the design of PEXA functionality. Flexible in the provision of services (Representative Subscriber and Subcontractor models) and adapting service delivery to align with their clients' requirements. First Legal's ongoing contribution benefits the whole network as well as the lenders First Legal represent. The industry across the major states is transitioning from a paper-based settlement model to a digital settlement model and First Legal continues to work with PEXA to lead important and evolving industry collaboration. First Legal's industry involvement extends into lenders, law firms and conveyancing firms. First Legal has a unique ability to act for a lender in bother the retail and highly complex commercial space in a digital settlement. First Legal is a valued partner and a true industry leader.
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2019-04-18T10:32:56Z
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Welder's Dog American-style Wheat Ale represents the perfect balance between full flavour and easy drinking. Locally grown barley and wheat provide a full bodied, crisp malt profile with Australian hops adding a medium bitterness and fruity, tropical aroma. Welder's Dog started as a small bar in Armidale in 0000, offering an ever changing selection of great craft beers and friendly customer service. Since then, they've grown to two venues, opening The Welder's Dog Tamworth in 0000. Welder's Dog believe in supporting independent brewers and local wineries and you'll find an ever changing list of Australian producers on tap and in their fridge.
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2019-04-23T12:10:29Z
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Samuel A. Donaldson, The Estate Planner's Guide to S Corporations, in Proceedings of the 00d Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning (0000). Donaldson, Samuel A., "The Estate Planner's Guide to S Corporations" (0000). Faculty Publications By Year. 0000.
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2019-04-25T14:50:59Z
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In our last Community Broadband Bits podcast, Christopher and I discussed the August 00th U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit decision to reverse the FCC's February 0000 ruling against state barriers. We mentioned Harold Feld's article about the ruling posted on his website. In keeping with most matters of importance in the municipal Internet network field, Harold expertly sums up the history of the case, the arguments, and what the outcome could mean for the future. Feld gets down into the crux of the argument that won over the three judges in the Sixth Circuit - the need to establish if it is states or federal agencies that make the decisions regarding whether or not local governments can provide telecommunications. Determining the answer was a multi-step process and Feld explains how the FCC came to the conclusion that they had the authority to preempt the laws and the states' arguments against it. This was, after all, a test case and Feld describes why the FCC chose Chattanooga and Wilson. As with most things worth doing in policy land, it's disheartening that it's an uphill fight to get to rational policy. The idea that states should tell local people in local communities that they can't invest in their own local infrastructure runs against traditional Republican ideas about small government and local control as it does against traditional Democratic ideas about the responsibility of government to provide basic services and promote competition. But that's how things work in public policy sometimes. We can either give up and take what we get, or keep pushing until we change things for the better. It has been several weeks, but Lisa and I wanted to answer any lingering questions people may have about the results of the Sixth Circuit case reviewing the FCC's action to remove state-created barriers to municipal networks. We devoted Community Broadband Bits episode 000 to the case and aftermath. The Sixth Circuit ruled against the FCC narrowly - finding that while it had no dispute with the FCC's characterization of municipal networks as beneficial, Congress had not given the FCC the power to overrule state management of its subdivisions (cities). As we have often said, restricting local authority in this manner may be stupid, but states are allowed to do stupid things (especially when powerful companies like AT&T and Comcast urge them to). Lisa and I explore the decision and explain why we are nonetheless glad that FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler and Commissioners Rosenworcel and Clyburn moved on the petitions from Chattanooga and Wilson to remove state barriers to next-generation network investment. We also reference this blog post from Harold Feld, which is a well-done summary of the situation. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued their order on August 00th supporting the states of Tennessee and North Carolina in their challenge from an FCC decision from February 0000. Both states objected to the FCC's decision to preempt state laws preventing municipalities from providing fast, affordable, reliable connectivity via municipal Internet networks. The Appellate Court Judges reviewed the legal arguments, the precedent, and the interplay between federal authority and state sovereignty. The impact of their ruling will affect more than a few pages in a law school text book. Access to high-quality Internet access positively impacts real people and businesses and, as Cecila Kang captures in her recent article in the New York Times, the people who depend on it fear the outcome if their state legislators take it away. "We're very worried because there is no way we could run this equipment on the internet service we used to have, and we can't imagine the loss we'll have to the business," said Charlotte Vick, head of sales for the farm. As Kang notes in her article, the FCC has no plans to appeal the decision, so battles will resume at the state level. Advocates will need to be twice as vigilant because incumbents - the only ones that come out ahead from this decision - may try to push state legislators for even tougher anti-competitive state barriers. EPB customers love the fast, affordable, reliable Internet access they get from their muni and they appreciate the way its smart-grid helps them save money on their electric bill. According to a new J.D. Power report, their municipal utility is also the highest rated mid-size utility in the South for customer service and reliability. Just a month ago, Consumer Reports magazine rated EPB the best TV and Internet access utility in the county for customer satisfaction, as chosen by a reader survey. The J.D. Power report went on to rank EPB number two in the country in the category of municipal or investor-owned electric utility. The Times Free Press reports that in 0000 EPB Fiber Optics earned a net income of $00.0 million while the electric division earned $0.0 million. EPB President David Wade said that the smart-grid has reduced power outages by 00 percent and contributed to customer satisfaction by enhancing reliability of the system. "The lesson that utilities can learn from other high-performing service providers is that to excel you need a culture that puts customers and employees first," said John Hazen, senior director of the utility practice at J.D. Power. "And because customer expectations continue to increase, you need to have a mindset of continuous improvement to keep up." EPB Chairman Joe Ferguson said the favorable grades from EPB customers reflect the utility's local ownership, public service and management focus on serving the customer. Minneapolis, MN - The 0th Circuit Court of Appeals decided today to dismiss the FCC's February 0000 decision to encourage Internet investment in Tennessee and North Carolina. Tennessee and North Carolina had both restricted local authority to build competitive networks. "We're disappointed that the FCC's efforts to ensure local Internet choice have been struck down," says Christopher Mitchell with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. "We thank the FCC for working so hard to fight for local authority and we hope that states themselves will recognize the folly of defending big cable and telephone monopolies and remove these barriers to local investment. Communities desperately need these connections and must be able to decide for themselves how to ensure residents and businesses have high quality Internet access." ILSR and Next Century Cities filed an Amicus brief in support of the FCC's position. View the Court's Opinion here. Disappointing news from the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals today as the Court chooses to reverse the FCC's February 0000 preemption order that peeled back restrictive state laws in Tennessee and North Carolina. We have the opinion for you to download and review. You can also view the decision at the Sixth Circuit's website. We consider the Sixth Circuit's decision disappointing, incorrect, and we hope the FCC and the cities of Chattanooga and Wilson appeal this decision. Local connectivity and telecommunications should be determined by the people who will be affected by their own decisions, not by officials who are distant, unaware of local matters, and lobbied by rich corporate Internet Service Providers with an interest in limiting competition. In their statement, Next Century Cities, who joined us in filing an Amicus Brief, said, "Today's court ruling is a setback in the fight to ensure access to next-generation broadband for more Americans, and Next Century Cities is disappointed by this decision." "Today's ruling doesn't change the fact that these laws were hurting communities in Tennessee and North Carolina. They were written by telecom industry lobbyists to protect incumbents like AT&T and Comcast from competition. Similar laws exist in other states, and they all need to go. State legislatures should repeal these laws and replace them with ones that promote competition and consumer choice. The results of a statewide Tennessee survey on residential and business connectivity are in and they ain't pretty. Thirteen percent of the state - more than 000,000 people - don't have access to 00 Megabits per second (Mbps) download and 0 Mbps upload, which is the FCC's definition of broadband. Authors of the study make a number of recommendations, the first of which is removing state barriers that stifle Internet infrastructure investment. "...A More Open Regulatory Environment" The study, commissioned by the state's Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) earlier this year, includes feedback from more than 00,000 households and businesses. The State of Tennessee could consider lifting administrative burdens and restrictions to broadband infrastructure investment to fostering a more open regulatory environment. In the report, the authors provide detailed reasoning for why the state should embrace an open regulatory environment to encourage competition. They note that state barriers impact electric cooperatives, municipalities that operate electric utilities and cannot expand beyond their own service areas, and municipalities that do not operate electric utilities but can only build telecommunications infrastructure in unserved areas with a private partner. The FCC came to the same conclusion in February 0000 and rolled back Tennessee state laws in order to encourage competition. Tennessee is leading the charge against the FCC's decision with North Carolina (even though NC's Attorney General criticized the law). The parties have filed briefs, attorneys have presented oral arguments, and now the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals is considering the case.
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2019-04-23T16:18:07Z
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The Trump administration has rejected a coal industry push to win a rarely used emergency order protecting coal-fired power plants, a decision contrary to what one coal executive . . .
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2019-04-19T09:09:32Z
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It's that time of year again. Where everyone makes their New Year's Resolutions to lose weight, start eating healthier, exercise more, etc, etc. My question to you is, why are you putting your own health and wellness on a future start date? The time to start is NOW! We have choices every day, and those choices effect our bodies in so many ways. There is no time like the present to start making better ones. Made a bad decision at lunch? Choose wiser at dinner time. Forgot to get your morning workout in? Try to find something that afternoon that will help raise your heart rate, even if it's dancing while doing housework! There are so many different things we can do throughout our daily lives to change our habits and our lifestyle. The only thing stopping it is YOU! Here's to all that are making a commitment to making changes that will benefit them mind, body and soul! Hope you all had a great holiday!
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2019-04-20T07:20:18Z
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New Delhi: After taking a tough action against Yogi Adityanath and Mayawati, the Election Commission on Monday evening barred SP leader Azam Khan and Union Minister & BJP leader Maneka Gandhi from from campaigning in the Lok Sabha elections for 00 and 00 hours respectively. It will be effective from 00 am tomorrow. Without taking names, Khan on Sunday had said at an election rally in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur district that it took "you 00 years to understand her reality" but, "I could recognise it in 00 days that she wears a khaki underwear". The BJP has pitted actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada against Khan from the Rampur Lok Sabha seat. Khan was slapped on Monday with an FIR by the UP Police after the BJP mounted a sharp political attack comparing his "disgusting" comments to disrobing of Draupadi in Mahabharata. Union minister Maneka Gandhi ‘s communal remarks also came under EC lens after she told Muslims to vote for her as they will need her once the Lok Sabha elections are over. "We are not Mahatma Gandhi's children that we keep giving and not get anything in return, she said in Muslim-dominated Turabkhani area last Thursday. "I am winning. I am winning because of the help and love of the people," Maneka Gandhi said at the meeting in Sultanpur, a constituency earlier held by her son Varun Gandhi. "But if my victory is without the Muslims, I will not feel very good," she said, adding she will be left with a bitter feeling. Earlier during the day, the Commission imposed a nation-wide ban on Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati from campaigning for 00 and 00 hours respectively from Tuesday for their "provocative" communal remarks, which it said had the "propensity to polarise the elections". "I did not seek votes on the basis of caste, religion. I did not provoke any religious sentiments,"she said in a press conference addressed at 0pm on Monday. This is a huge setback to the grand alliance as a huge rally was organised in Agra on Tuesday and Mayawati was scheduled to address Dalit supporters who were coming in large numbers. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and RLD chief Ajit Singh would be addressing the rally and public meetings sans Mayawati now. The Election Commission order to bar these leaders came within few hours of the Supreme Court taking note of the communal remarks by them during their Lok Sabha poll campaigns and asking the poll watchdog about the action it has initiated against them.
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2019-04-25T09:49:09Z
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On your wedding day, all eyes are on you� and your gown. Make the memories of your wedding day last forever with Westgate Cleaners' expert preservation techniques, making your bridal gown looking as beautiful and elegant as you did on your wedding day. Our storage boxes are 000% acid-free and we guarantee no discoloration of your gown.
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2019-04-20T04:48:18Z
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Our Customer Success team has created a series of articles and videos about managing users, configuring settings, and each of the products available in WeatherOps. Our team has taken the time in advance to predict common questions you might have and provide answers. Check here to see if your question has been answered, however, feel free to contact your CSM. Have a question not answered by Commander Academy or FAQs? Want to talk to someone directly? Contact Customer Success now or feel free to use the "Help" chat in the bottom right for quick access. WeatherOps Forecasters monitor your assets anywhere on the globe, issuing warnings, and are also available 00/0 for consultation. These planners are issued twice daily with a summary of active tropical systems, direction & movement of disturbances and waves. WeatherOps provides track and intensity forecasts for tropical features we consider likely to develop into cyclones as well as forecasts for named storms. Quickly identify weather risks for all of your vessels or offshore assets with this color-coded threat matrix. Available in 0, 0, 00, and 00 hr increments. Our forecast team monitors your business concerns and locations anywhere on the globe. If we determine a threat is possible, a WeatherOps forecaster issues an alert. Access WeatherOps information for all assets from a single screen no matter where you are with our companion app available on the App Store & Google Play. Have a question about your account? Email Customer Success now, or if within business hours, chat with us right away.
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2019-04-25T10:41:29Z
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Teams usually don't spend much time on matching up with strengths and weaknesses of specific opponents at least until training camp. But Reid indicated he believed it would help the Chiefs to at least start to get familiar with the Raiders, Broncos, Chargers and some of the early-season opponents. The Chiefs will see plenty of new early in the season. Their opening-game opponent, Jacksonville, has a new coach in Gus Bradley. The Chiefs will face the Cowboys, who have a new defensive coordinator in Monte Kiffin, the following week. The third game sends the Chiefs to Philadelphia, where Reid matches up with his successor, Chip Kelly, another first-year head coach. Meanwhile, the Chiefs don't face an AFC West rival until they've already played five games. Oakland comes to Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 00. That's the only AFC West opponent the Chiefs will face in the first nine weeks. But five of their last seven games are against division opponents.
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2019-04-18T21:25:47Z
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We recognize that transformational financial transactions require careful planning. Our team has experience with acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures and leveraged buyouts. In addition to transactional experience, we also leverage operating experience to ensure that we provide practical advice to our clients to secure their long term success. Our M&A advisory team guides our clients through the processes of identifying, assessing and structuring accretive transactional opportunities. We evaluate and model the potential impact of a proposed transaction, and target maximum value generation. Our team will also secure financing, if necessary. A major focus of GK Capital is to assist our clients with sourcing the capital needed to meet their business goals. The team has an exceptional track record of leading transactions for both large and medium size enterprises in both the debt and equity capital markets. Based on the needs of each client we structure facilities and arrange the issuance of debt or equity, private and public placements. In certain cases we may provide bridge financing before the actual issue of a security to reduce the time required for our clients to access the capital they need to grow. We originate and structure debt and equity instruments and offer preferential access to high quality investments to our clients as well as to other institutions with the capacity to distribute to the wider market.
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2019-04-22T06:11:39Z
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If single cougars and Wirral seem to be hard to find you need to read on. There are a lot of women that are very cultured, independent, and outgoing here if you know the right places. With all that's going on in this busy borough, finding mature women can be easy. Now you may be thinking: Where do Cougars in Wirral love to go? Visiting any one of these ten places guarantees you'll find fun, mature, older women in Wirral! Nearby in Liverpool, the Magnet is your top bet for finding Wirral Cougars. Featuring multiple bars and DJs who play mixes of jazz, soul, and funk you'll want to stay all night long. The Magnet has a 00-hour liquor serving license. You won't have to worry about cutting your night short with mature older women when you are at the Magnet. Feel free to dance all night and forget about your stresses here. Wirral is a big place, and finding mature older women within the hustle and bustle might be difficult. With Cougar Life, you can meet and exchange details with a wide variety of classy ladies from the comfort of your own home! Older women are spending a lot more time on dating sites and less time out and about when looking for single guys. It's the number one platform for younger men and older women to meet according to our annual review of the top websites for meeting cougars in the UK. If you are serious about meeting an older lady you need to give them a shot. You can check them out for free with this special offer and see for yourself. It won't take long at all for you to see what we mean. The Wro Bar and Lounge is the epitome of chic sophistication in Wirral. Here, you'll find older women who embody elegance. It offers seasonal dishes, a great afternoon tea, yummy drinks, and a huge selection of wines and beers. A new loft was recently built where guests enjoy live music and artistic programmes. The Wro has something for everyone. You'll meet Cougars in Wirral here who appreciate the finer things in life. It'll be easy to wine and dine your way into an older woman's heart! If you want to enjoy local produce and wholesome meals, go to The Claremont Farm. Nothing says fresh like ripe strawberries straight off the vine in your salad. Cougars in Wirral love this place for its natural beauty and healthy offerings. On Thursdays, Claremont Farm offers a "Mums and Tots" cookery session. Older, single women often stay around for a drink and meal with their children. What better way to meet mature women with caring, warm personalities? Located in West Kirby, Hot Water Comedy Club is exactly what its name alludes to - a comedy club! Go with a group of friends or show up alone. You're guaranteed to have a fun time. Fun, outgoing, and spontaneous Cougars in Wirral frequent this club for its jokes and great drinks. You're sure to find a fun older woman who you'll never have a dull moment with here! You'll meet the older women with the most sophisticated taste in whisky at The Fox & Hounds. It's a restaurant, inn, and bar that houses over 00 different whiskies. You're sure to meet a fellow whisky lover who would be delighted to be share a sip of whisky here! Start with whisky, and then continue the conversation over one of The Fox & Hounds' delicious meals. If you hit it off with your newfound friend, you can spend the entire night there. The Fox & Hound also houses one of Wirral's most popular beer gardens! It is a multi-award winning, highly recognized modern French cuisine restaurant, boasting a Michelin star! Older women in Wirral who really know good food love Fraiche. Its delicious meals and delectable desserts will please any palette. Lose yourself in Fraiche's exquisite cocktails and dare to ask a Cougar to have another great dinner with you there. Revolver is a club in Birkenhead with great music and good drinks. Regulars here are welcoming and friendly, and it's an all-around great place to be social. Cougars in Wirral who frequent Revolver just love to laugh and have a good time. They are low-maintenance and appreciate the simpler things in life instead of fancy luxuries. If you're of the same spirit, Revolver is the place for you! If you're tired of the energetic nightlife scene and are looking for something a bit tamer, visit the Lazy Landlord. It's a small pub with lots of character. Whether you're trying to sample a wide selection of beers or come in for your favorite local ale, you won't be disappointed. Older women who frequent the Lazy Landlord are laid back and down-to-earth. They'll never ask you to break the bank to impress them, and they're always up for great conversation. Gravity Health Club is a luxurious Wirral gym that will meet all your personal fitness needs. It features many personal trainers, state-of-the-art equipment, and tons of fitness classes. It's no wonder that it's one of the most popular gyms in Wirral! The cleanliness, service, and extra bit of luxury attract older, mature women who live an active lifestyle. You will only find the fittest women in Wirral at Gravity Health Club. Located in Lower Heswall, Fresh Start Health Juice Bar is frequented by Wirral's older female crowd. Fresh Start Health offers of fresh juices, healthy baked goods, and nutritious snacks. You'll be doing well for your body by going here! Step into the doors of Fresh Start Health, and you'll instantly feel invigorated. It won't be long until you start meeting many health-conscious, friendly women who love the place.
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2019-04-25T18:02:47Z
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If 00 people commit to not eating/using products that contain (unsustainable) palm oil for two weeks (00 November - 00 November), we all do it. Stop eating palmoil - Save the rainforest (and orangutans, tigers, rhinos, the climate, children oh and your health)! Palm oil is everywhere: in our ice-cream, biscuits, crisps, cosmetics, detergent, butter - everywhere. You might think: great, what a versatile thing! And yes, it is versatile. Unfortunately, it's not only versatile in its uses, but also in its effects. To grow palm oil, 000 football fields of rainforest are cleared EVERY HOUR to make way for palm oil plantations - destroying the habitat of endangered species like orangutans and the sumatran tiger, releasing tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and destroying the homes of indigenous people. On top of that, the palm oil industry is in the top 0 of worst industries, notorious for forced labour and child labour. And to what end? It's high time that we as consumers tell the big brands 'NO'! We don't want your destructive palm oil! Together we can save the rainforest by deciding what we spent our money on: buying only products that don't contain palm oil but instead use a sustainable alternative. Let's go save some orangutans! Throughout the two weeks you will receive a weekly email with tips about what to buy and what not to buy and links to articles and documentaries to learn more about this topic.
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2019-04-22T10:42:38Z
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CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound found in cannabis, aka marijuana. CBD oil is non psychoactive so it will not make your dog "high," it will only relax your dog. Now how is CBD oil beneficial for your dog? Well, I did some quick research to find out what CBD oil can do for your dog. Studies show that CBD oil can be a powerful painkiller, an anticonvulsant, anxiety reducer, appetite stimulator, and a tumor growth inhibitor. CBD oil is a natural painkiller. It suppresses and interrupts the pain signals in your dog's brain. It can also help alleviate acute and chronic pain. Additionally, CBD oil can help reduce chronic inflammation. CBD oil has potent anti arthritic therapeutic properties that assist and help with pain and protect your dogs joint. Furthermore, CBD can help improve the quality of life of your arthritic dog. Your dogs pain will be more tolerable and your dog will live comfortably. CBD oil can help control seizures, tremors, tics, and spasms. Also, CBD can help reduce the duration of seizures and decrease the amount of seizures. Preliminary research suggests that CBD can help restore rapid, uncontrolled firing of neurons in your dog's brain. CBD oil contains compounds that work with the Endocannabinoid system to produce calming effects. Research suggests that CBD can help boost serotonin levels in the brain. However, there is still not enough research to completely validate this theory. What we do know is that the body has cannabinoid receptors throughout the central nervous system. When the body naturally releases Endocannabinoid chemicals they connect with these receptors to stimulate serotonin. Sometimes our dogs don't eat and this can be due to many reasons, like drugs or toxins, or even health problems. CBD oil may help increase your dogs appetite. The National Cancer Institute reports that CBD oil can help stimulate your dog's appetite. CBD regulates appetite hormones, helping your dog feel satisfied and stimulating the urge to eat. CBD oil also prevents nausea. Studies show that CBD oil targets specific receptors to activate a bodily response that suppresses the feeling and urge of nausea. Cancer and malignant tumors can be fatal, treatments can also cause painful side effects. CBD oil has been found to inhibit the growth of tumors. Studies also show that CBD has the ability to stop the growth of cancer cells and increase the death of tumor cells. How does CBD oil do this? Well, CBD oil helps the immune system fight against foreign cells and kill cancer cells. In addition, CBD kills cancer cells by blocking the ability of cancer cells from producing energy. Lastly, the anti tumor properties contained in CBD oil help inhibit and slow the growth of glioma cells. The right dosage depends on your dogs weight and size. It is also best to use CBD oil specifically formulated for dogs. It will be much easier to give the same dose of oil to your dog every time. CBD oil is non toxic so it won't produce any negative side effects if you give your dog too much CBD. However, be aware that it will make your dog feel drowsy if given too much oil. Do not panic though, these effects are only temporary and won't cause your dog any harm. If your dog is new to CBD oil then it is best to start off with a small dose and gently increase the dosage after several weeks. This gives you time to measure your dog's reaction after a few weeks of taking CBD. To get the most out of CBD oil, give your dog CBD oil twice a day. Once in the morning and once at night. I have provided two examples to help you have a better idea of how much oil to give your dog. I have also provided dosage levels to calculate the right dosage for your dog. A 00 kg labrador would need 00 drops of CBD oil. A 00 kg french bulldog would only need 0 drops of the oil. Giving your dog CBD in its oil form is not the only way he/she can benefit from CBD. There are also other ways you can give your dog CBD. If you don't know where to start then here are a few examples of how to give CBD to your dog. Find a CBD product your dog will absolutely love! If your dog is picky, be direct and apply it directly to your dogs mouth by using a dropper or spoon. Does Your Dog Need CBD Oil? It's up to you, but there are positive reviews out there and its popularity is booming. Not only that, it can be very beneficial to your dog and its a safe, natural approach to improve your dogs health. If your dog has any of these common health problems listed above then I highly recommend you try CBD. It can be a good alternative to medication that may be causing your dog unwanted side effects. You can also use this oil to help your dog relax. Talk to a holistic vet to see if CBD oil is the best choice for your dog. Anamile Guerra is a pet owner and entrepreneur with a passion for the well being of pets and animals. She believes in educating pet owners about natural and healthy alternatives to toxic chemicals in our dog's diets and nutrition. By following a natural lifestyle, we can prevent most common illnesses we see not only in our pet's health, but in our own well being, allowing us all to live long and happy lives.
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2019-04-23T01:00:50Z
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> > > majority. This is not acceptable. > > See Rowan v. United States Post Office. > > *Your* right to free speech stops at *my* property. Your right to spam doesn't give you the right to trespass. I'm sorry if that's too hard for you to comprehend.
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2019-04-24T08:53:41Z
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Wouldn't it be great to tour Lisbon in style? Well, you can visit and enjoy Lisbon like you've been living there for a while. Lisbon Sights & Landscapes is the perfect app to make your stay in Lisbon without wasting your time or getting lost. Have you been on the lookout for an app to help you discover Lisbon effortlessly? Look no further! Lisbon Sights & Landscapes is what you need. What is Lisbon Sights and landscapes? Lisbon Sights & Landscapes is a mobile App for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch which works like a digital tour guide around the city of Lisbon. It will be a great help to show you the greatest places in Lisbon. Click on the download button. Wham! You're good to go. Can I Enjoy this App on My Android? No, this app is strictly for iOS devices. Kindly suggest an edition or send us a mail. We are always available to listen to your feedback and make adjustments. © Copyright Tropical Layer. All right reserved.
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2019-04-21T21:04:24Z
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Error Error on the Wall Who's the Foulest of Them All? In the modern IT security world the presence of "joke" programs is uncommon, overwhelmed by an avalanche of malware motivated by financial incentives. Recently we received such a "joke" program which did nothing more than display the offensive message box shown in the image above. We decided to detect the file as Joke/OffMsg-A due to its inappropriate content which may cause consternation amongst some. However, despite its content, the program has to be deemed to be inherently non-malicious and therefore not a Trojan. It appears that there are still some people out there that continue to write such programs, sometimes bona fide malware, for fun/kudos, rather than pecuniary gain, as they used to do a few years ago. For example many USB worms do not appear to have an obvious monetary motive. Of course we will detect malware regardless of the sensibilities of their authors, including those allegedly written as a social good.
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2019-04-19T23:14:23Z
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Leaders Committed to Vision and Service. We are proud to serve our patients and offer the latest advances in eye care procedures, services, and products. Collectively, we have performed over 00,000 procedures and fitted 00,000 patients for lenses and contacts. With specialized experience in cornea, refractive surgery, and oculoplastic/reconstructive surgery, our caring team of professionals are qualified to address all of your vision needs.
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2019-04-24T18:51:08Z
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UN Human rights officials are saying that there is evidence that China is holding one million Muslim Uighurs in "re-education" camps in the western part of the country. Bloomberg reports that Gay McDougall, a member of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, "cited 'credible reports' that China had turned the western region into 'something resembling a massive internment camp, shrouded in secrecy.'" Local governments have also ordered residents to install satellite-tracking systems in their cars, while people must submit to facial scans to enter markets, buy fuel or visit places such as the capital Urumqi's main bus terminal. China's President Xi Jinping said the country should "strike first" against Islamist extremism after deadly attacks involving Uighurs in 0000 and 0000, as well as reports of some fighting in Syria. Oh, really? I guess there's "freedom of religion" and then there's the Chinese version of it. An official Communist Party newspaper was quoted as saying that no religion is above the law in China, which fits nicely with government policy that basically says the "law" is whatever the hell we say it is. Certainly some additional security in the region is necessary given past attacks by Uighurs. But "re-education"? Those camps are as Stalinistic as the gulags were. Inmates "are forced to denounce Islam and profess loyalty to the party." Not "God is Great," but rather "The State is Great" -- or else. Muslims are not alone in being oppressed in China, but the idea you can force someone to give up their belief system to accommodate the wishes of the state is the antithesis of liberty and should be condemned by the civilized world.
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2019-04-19T20:49:12Z
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Trying in the eyes of others. How we can surpass the end of time. Faithful and true; what are the parts of me, that are you.... allochthonous... misplaced but leaving a mark.
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2019-04-18T21:28:57Z
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Smashbox are a Los Angeles based makeup brand born from the Smashbox Studios, one of LA's most popular photo studio complexes, in my limited experience I believe they are well known for professional standard cosmetics so its great they are having this relaunch here in the UK. Not too long ago there was a blogger launch event which I wasn't able to attend but I was excited to receive a little parcel of goodies to try out. To date my only experience of Smashbox is a rather lovely eyeshadow duo that I realise I've not yet blogged about (but will do now I've remembered!), so this is really rather a new brand to me. I'm not going to review this in any great detail because I've only tied it out about three times. The reason for this is simply that in an effort to sort my face out I'm trying to avoid primers and steps I don't really need at the moment until things are all a bit clearer. There is a great range of primers, one for every skin type and this one is for normal to dry skin. It suits me fairly well but I suspect that Actually the Photo Finish Colour Correcting Foundation Primer for irritated/sensitive skin might suit me better. That said, this performed exceptionally well, my skin fell lovely all day long and my foundation lasted very well indeed. This is a super fine powder, pure white, but translucent on application. It's matte, and absorbs oil and goes on very smooth indeed... it sets my make up well and I do believe gives me a sort of soft focus effect, which is nice. I do find that when I first apply this it can look quite powdery but it settles down quite quickly leaving me matte, but not lifeless. Which is a good thing. This is one of those products that they claim interacts with your own skin chemistry to create the colour you blush. I don't know about that really, but I do know I love it! TI comes out of the tube perfectly clear and changes colour very quickly to a gorgeous perky pink, and whilst it looks a bit bright and vivid, it's almost impossible to overdo. Trust me, I've tried! Here it is fresh out of the tube, I couldn't snap it quick enough, it started to turn pink the second it was out of the tube, but it is still mostly clear. And here it is blended out. So that leaves the final product which I also like a lot, the Brow Tech to Go in Brunette (£00). I must apologise in advance for the blurry photographs here. A very very natural looking brow product. You can see the swatches in the photos next to the blusher pics above that the shade is a little patchy, streaky. Perfect in fact for filling in and building up your brows without fear of getting any heavy or harsh lines. The pencil itself is angled and twists up and at the other end there's a clear gel to comb through afterwards. I still like my brows to be full on most days, but not every day and its those days where I'm channelling a more natural looking me that I reach for this pencil. It really is fantastic. The angled product makes drawing in your shape and filling in a breeze. You can see this in use in the final picture below. So all in all I'm impressed! Unfortunately for me I now have the most hefty wishlist of products. I'd like the High Definition Healthy FX Foundation, the Contour Kit, the Soft Lights Powder, the Artificial Light Powder and any of the incredible looking eyeshadow palettes. Smokebox, Softbox and Image Factory Photo Op Eye Shadow Palette all look amazing. Anyway, time to wrap it up. Smashbox products are available from www.smashbox.co.uk and www.boots.com.
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2019-04-26T05:38:54Z
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Dalmation reflex hammer is produced in non-toxic material, in proper anatomic format with a decorative figure of a Dalmation race dog, in two colors, used for medical use on children. It can have the client's logo-brands engraved on the device. It is a product packed individually. It is used by doctors to test neurologic reflexes on children, has great acceptance and does not provoke fright to the little patients due to the animal figure appeal, which is widely common in the infantile universe.
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2019-04-23T14:40:24Z
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iBusiness Connect is a network of competent and successful business professionals who are wired to continuously grow and interact towards empowerment and development. We are out to develop a network of reliable and effective entrepreneurs; and to empower ourselves in the global economy. iBusiness Connect is a vision of the David's Christian Centre. iBC is envisioned to be a network of competent and successful business professionals. iBC mission is to continuously grow and interact towards empowerment and development. To develop a network of reliable and effective entrepreneurs. A pillar for DCC led initiatives and projects. To provide a source of professional and advisory support services needed to operate business at a discounted rate - HR, finance, logistics and supply chain management, inventory management, etc. To work with Job Bureau in providing employment opportunities for unemployed and job seekers.
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2019-04-19T12:33:18Z
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If you are looking for a spacious home at a great price, this is the home. This well-maintained one owner home in Lyncoya Heights has 0 bedrooms, 0 full baths and large living area. The kitchen has plenty of cabinets and counter space and includes a large dining area. Downstairs you will find a spacious bonus room that would be perfect for an additional living area or game room. The two bay garage has lots of extra storage space. The fenced in backyard is perfect for kids or your furry friends to play. There is also a storage building that will remain This home will not be on the market long, so call today for your private showing.
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2019-04-20T03:02:50Z
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see Ketaminealexandria.com 000-000-0000 Call for an infusion to treat your depression. PTSD, Anxiety, CRPS, or other pain disorder today. He tried at least 00 medications and received electric shock therapy - but nothing worked. "There was nothing more they (the doctors) could do, and as a parent, that is not what you want to hear, because the depths of William's depression were as dark and black as you can imagine," Charles says. "I typed in Google: ‘breakthrough depression treatments,' and ‘ketamine' came up," he says. "I don't think anything is as effective as ketamine has been," he says. "We don't know who is more prone to the side effects or indeed, the long-term consequences of the side effects," says Dr. Sidney Kennedy, the Arthur Sommer Rotenberg Chair in Suicide and Depression Studies at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.
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2019-04-23T04:27:54Z
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Ask HR: How Do We Support Our Transgender Employee? Somewhere between half a million and a million individuals in the U.S. identify as transgender, and that number continues to grow. As the transgender population grows, so does the chance that one of your employees will ask questions about this. What should you do when one of your employees discloses the fact that they are transgender? The experts at HR Support Center are skilled at handling all types of situations, including this one. Here's our advice for making sure you are treating every member of your staff respectfully. One of our new employees has disclosed to me that she is transgender and has asked to be addressed as female. What is the best way to approach this matter with her co-workers? We recommend that you affirm the employee's right to express her gender freely and without discrimination. This includes using the correct pronouns and a new proper name, if she's chosen one. As to how to inform everyone at your organization that they should address this employee as female, the steps and timing of transitioning vary, so consult with the employee on what specific information she would like shared with her colleagues. You should also ask her whether she'd like her email and other company profiles updated. Don't ask her for unnecessary details, but allow her to share what she wants. While you won't be able to change legal documents (e.g., form I-0) unless she legally changes her name, you can change her name on non-legal documents if she requests it. Transgender individuals are often the victims of workplace harassment, so it is essential to stress your commitment to equal employment and related protections. You might also want to remind employees about your prohibitions on harassment, relevant company policies, equal employment opportunity, and expected behavior. Regarding restroom use, transgender employees should be allowed to choose the safest and most appropriate option for themselves. Medical or legal documentation of an employee's gender identity, such as proof of surgeries, should not be required. Remember that not all transgender people undergo a medical transition. Co-workers who have personal concerns should be invited to have an honest discussion with management or an HR representative. Ensuring fair and equal treatment will help make transgender employees feel valued and build trust in your organization. Eric has extensive experience in HR, management, and training. He has held several senior HR positions, including as the HR & Operations Manager for an award-winning interactive marketing agency and as HR Director for a national law firm. Eric graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in Economics from the University of Oregon with a minor in Business Administration. Eric is also active in the community, volunteering with the regional Human Resources Management Association Advocacy Team and with youth training programs. The list goes on. HR Support Center is not only feature rich, it's inexpensive: one entire year of HR Support Center is cheaper than one hour of a typical attorney's time. Contact us today to sign up.
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2019-04-21T12:57:29Z
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March 00, 0000, in Cape May, N.J. It was late fall of Allie's junior year at West Chester University. She was single, and her college bestie Maggie repeatedly suggested a solution to that status. "She wanted me to meet her ‘weird brother,' Dan."
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2019-04-24T13:48:29Z
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These cases are made of good quality PU leather material which is waterproof and durable to provide maximum protection. Special design with anti-shock EVA padded inside protects your device from dust, bumps, shock and scratches. It is very suitable for you to store your earphone, data cable, HDD, portable power source, etc. Compatible with 0.0 inches HDD, such as Western Digital WD, Seagate Backup Plus Slim, Toshiba Canvio Basics, etc.
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2019-04-20T12:13:28Z
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The Philadelphia Section of The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers recently met at the Engineer's Club in Philadelphia, Pa., to hear a paper, entitled: "Torsional Vibration Considerations of a Twin-Diesel, Single Controllable Pitch Propeller Vessel." The author of the paper, Roland Yang, from DeLaval Engine and Compressor Division, Oakland, Calif., described the torsional vibration considerations in a highly technical and comprehensible way, and drew broad interest from the audience. The importance of torsional vibration considerations in any diesel-engine-driven equipment is well-known. In the case of two diesel engines driving a single controllable-pitch propeller through a combining speed reduction gear, considerations have to be made for operating modes like idle declutched, one engine engaged, both engines engaged, etc. The paper deals with the torsional considerations of the various modes of operation, and elaborates on the advantages from a torsional standpoint of a controllable-pitch propeller versus a fixed-pitch propeller. The paper also emphasizes the importance in the selection of a torsionally resilient coupling and the advantage of a nonlinear coupling over a linear coupling. The author stated that the twin dieselpowered, single controllable-pitch propeller via single combining reduction gear arrangement proved to be a very efficient, torsionally clear system. Coupled with the sophisticated control enabling fully automated engine revolutions and propeller-pitch matching, it gives a very attractive package from technical and operational standpoints. Discussers included Richard T. Woytowich of the American Bureau of Shipping and Bob McFadden of J.J. Henry Co., Inc. Fred W. Beltz Jr., DeLaval Turbine Inc., was acting as the coordinator of the meeting.
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2019-04-22T02:57:01Z
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Bone Suckin' Seasoning, 0 Tbsp. Put ground beef and onion in pan on stove on medium heat. Sprinkle with Bone Suckin' Seasoning while browning. Add one cup Bone Suckin' Sauce and simmer for 00 minutes. Serve on bun. Recipe serves 0.
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2019-04-19T02:36:58Z
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PHEA - The Plastics Heritage European Association. Hipoms - Historic Polymeric Materials. On 00/00 January 0000, PHEA, the Plastics Heritage European Association was founded in the Brussels Design Museum ADAM. Coming from 00 European countries, 00 representatives from different organisations (universities, museums, national societies) decided to establish PHEA, the Plastics Heritage European Association.
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2019-04-20T06:59:44Z
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The Victoria Climbié Inquiry was a major review of the child protection system in England and Wales and will set the direction for significant changes in that system for future years. The project at Huddersfield will establish a data corpus of the cross-examination evidence that was presented to the Inquiry and make it available on the internet. • establishing a data corpus available for future research both within and outside the University.
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The Congregational Seder, conducted by Rabbi Rudolph, will be held on Saturday, April 0, at 0:00 pm, in the Bender Social Hall. Reservations must be accompanied by a check and sent to Beth El, Attn: Seder. Reservations are limited and due by Friday, March 00, or the first 000 people, whichever comes first. No Refunds or Phone Reservations!
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2019-04-25T12:35:39Z
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Our A0, 00.0 Inch video brochure is our biggest video brochure card that we offer and its 00.0 inch screen is truly powerful in conveying your video message. We also do the A0 video brochure cards with a 0-inch screen and this can be found on our shop page. The 00.0-inch video screen (bigger than the standard iPad) is currently the largest we offer in our video brochure range. As such, it is ideally suited to carry even the most complex presentation, video or animation. Our LCD (liquid crystal displays) screens have IPS (In-plane-switching) technology that allows wide-angle viewing, so they can be watched by several people at a time. The 00.0-inch video brochure is popular in the luxury retail market as not only can it show large, high-quality images, but also the packaging can be customized to your brand, giving it a sense of quality and exclusivity. We offer a memory of up to 00GB to cater for the complexity of your video message and can fit the video brochure with an 0,000 milliamperes power bank to allow maximum available viewing time before the video brochure needs re-charging. The video brochures are marvellous! Excellent support and recommendations from the team. Thank you for being so patient with all changes. The brochures turned out to be perfect! Brochure Screen: HD IPS (in-plane switching) screen technology for LCDs (liquid-crystal displays) with a viewing angle of up to 000°. Brochure Card Depth: Softcover - 0mm, Hardcover - 00.0mm. Can I use my own branding on the video brochure? Yes, you can. We provide design templates available to download. The templates give you guidance depending on the size of the video brochure. Once we receive your design templates, we will send your video brochures to production. What screen sizes are available? For A0 the following screen sizes are available: 0.0-inch 0-inch 0-inch For an A0 brochure the above-mentioned sizes are available at request, in addition to a 00.0-inch screen. How do I load videos onto the video brochure? The video brochures are delivered with a mini USB connection and a small USB cable that can be easily connected to any laptop or other device to drag and drop videos. We can upload the video for you, alternatively, you can upload the videos yourself once received them. What kind of printing finish is available on the video brochures? What is the lead time for video brochure production? Our video brochures typically take 0 days to build from sign off of contract and receipt of 00% payment. Depending on shipping location, you should expect the brochures to take 0-0 days to ship to your destination. What is the minimum video brochure order size? We are happy to work with our clients on orders as low as 0 units, however, we do say that because the cost per unit increases so much at such a small order size, this is not recommended. We would recommend you try to keep your minimum order size to 00 units. What is a video brochure? Video brochures are a blend of a printed brochure and a video screen. When the brochure is opened, a video auto-plays a video. All screens are LCD (liquid crystal displays) screens with an IPS (In-plane-switching) screen technology that allows wide-angle viewing. What video brochure sizes are available? How much memory do the video brochures come with? All of our video brochures come with a standard memory capacity of 000MB (00-minute video duration). We also offer brochures with memory of up to 00GB (000-minute video duration) should that be required. Can I have more than one video on a video brochure? Yes. As long as it is within the purchased or standard memory capacity. Can I prevent others from stealing my content on the video brochure? Yes. All video content can be locked. How long do the batteries of the video brochures last? Customers can choose between 000 mAh standard battery which lasts up to an hour, up to 0000 mAh which lasts up to 00 hours depending on the various screen sizes. Generally speaking the smaller the screen the longer the battery lasts. All video brochures can be RECHARGED with a USB cable which will be provided and is included in the price. Click here to get your hands on one of our free video brochure samples!
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2019-04-18T17:29:26Z
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Combuyit assists your business to collectively operate and complete work in time, whatever your position or department is. Combuyit platform is created for the digital age. The basis of Combuyit is the artificial intelligence and machine learning that do all the work. It efficiently and effectively improves the results, helping you make better decisions. AI has impacted all business domains immensely. Combuyit has an inbuilt AI at its core that allows it to execute functions across a wide spectrum that covers business processes like invoice organization, purchase orders, and spend analysis. Nowadays, procurement teams are expected to save more, use new strategies, apply more creativity and find new valuable tools. This puts them under a lot of pressure. And to add to this pressure, usually there's no increase of the number of team members and the deadline. There is a huge volume of workload and it's time that artificial intelligence is introduced to share the workload. Combuyit helps these teams to take advantage of powerful artificial intelligence technologies and focus their attention and hard work on the company's strategic value. While leaving the tension of purchasing activities to artificial intelligence systems. BENEFIT IMMENSELY WITH BIG DATA. With Combuyit's big data analytics for procurement, acquire actual, important understanding to make decisions based on information. Big data? Big deal. In procurement companies, large volumes of data are produced, and they are stored among a variety of systems, applications and locations. However, how does a company manage and operate this much data? And how is a company able to use all this data effectively to plan and make decisions? In the past gathering data was based on operations, transactions and associates, using difficult and lengthy procedures that were obviously too time consuming. But today with big data, external as well as internal, and systemized as well as unstructured data is collected through automatic processes that are both efficient and effective. Possessing data is a useful detail; however, Analytic potential will revolutionize the competition. It will allow procurement companies to understand the importance of volumes of data that is systemized and unstructured and take the business to a whole new level. A new software that is able to immitate what humans do and carry out easy to difficult duties was created by the recent progress in the computerization of processes. In the lead of this advancement is Robotic Process Automation. RPA is a type of process automation technology that can be used to manage labor-intensive and monotonous tasks. RPA also involves the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning potential in the software in order to complete those tasks that involved people intevening. Combuyit uses artificial intelligence as well as machine learning to execute and complete repetitive and laborious tasks in a couple of seconds. The blockchain is an breakthrough technology that will be a significant part of global B0B exchanges. The influence of blockchain on the procurement system in total could be extremely important. Secure your purchasing process using blockchain technology. Always be ready for the future with the help of Combuyit procurement software. We have certified and quality guaranteed only European providers who meet our demands. We additionally remove the issue of taxes as well as other expenses. We always prefer quality rather than quantity and guarantee our suppliers the quality. Delivery is mostly in 0 to 0 working days, except if specified differently. Join now and begin using our platform. Procurement platform is used by the majority of large, popular online retailers. So by now, it is confirmed that it is successful.
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2019-04-24T15:52:10Z
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From the Shadowlands in the south to the Burning Sands in the north, from the Twilight Mountains in the west to the Islands of Spice and Silk in the east, Rokugan, the Emerald Empire, has stood for over one thousand years thanks to the seven Great Clans who serve the Emperor. As guardians and politicians, each clan fulfills their role in society and are as varied as they are powerful. But all are bound by the same code of honor, the way of the warrior, the code of Bushidō. Honor is valued above all else, and a misspoken remark can be just as fatal as an enemy's blade. It is in this context that the clans battle. From the ancient rivalry of the Crane and Lion to the Crab's daily skirmishes with the Shadowland forces always threatening to extend their reach into Rokugan, the clash of swords and pull of politics is a daily occurrence. But while conflict between the clans has dominated Rokugan for over one thousand years, the true threats await in the dark, known only to a few. The five elements of Air, Earth, Fire, Water, and Void are in a precarious balance, and the land of Rokugan teeters on the brink of chaos. Are you a veteran of the L0R CCG? Click here for information on key differences between the LCG and CCG! Fantasy Flight Games is proud to announce the upcoming release of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set. Originally released in 0000 as a collectible card game, Legend of the Five Rings has since thrived with its unique setting, engaging gameplay, and enthusiastic player base. Now players new and old alike can experience Rokugan like never before in the Living Card Game® format. Important Note: Three copies of the Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set are needed to have a complete playset of cards. A game of Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game begins with players laying out five provinces and populating four of them with cards from your Dynasty Deck, while the fifth holds your clan's stronghold. Players then take turns sending clan members to their home area to participate in conflicts by paying for them with fate tokens. A typical set up for a game of Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game involves four provinces between a Dynasty and Conflict Deck, a province and stronghold above the Dynasty Deck, and a home area for characters. Fate is not just the currency used to recruit characters to your battlefield, but fate also determines how long your characters will remain in your service. In Rokugani culture, there is a concept known as mono no aware which translates loosely to "the pathos of all things." It is an understanding that nothing lasts forever, that there is an impermanence to everything in life. All things must pass, and just as the great warriors of Rokugan will fall in glorious combat or ascend into legend, new allies will come to take their place. When you pay for a character, you may place any additional amount of fate on it from your supply. At the end of a game round, characters with no fate on them are discarded. Then, you remove one fate from every character on the battlefield. Every turn then sees your warriors time running out; as the number of remaining conflicts both on the battlefield and in the courts begins to diminish, will they have enough time to achieve victory for their clan? During the Fate Phase at the end of a turn, the fateless Steadfast Samurai is removed from the field while the Matsu Berserker loses one of his two fate tokens. The battlefields and courts of Rokugan are certainly a deadly place, but not one devoid of honor. As the seven Great Clans battle for power, they must take care to abide by Rokugan society's customs, lest they forfeit their conquests in disgrace. After playing cards from their dynasty decks, players begin the draw phase, drawing cards from their Conflict Deck to supplement their tricks and battlefield maneuvers. The number of cards they draw is not static, and depends entirely upon how much of their precious honor they might bid. Players will use a unique honor dial to specify how many cards they want to draw (between one and five) from the conflict deck during the draw phase in secret. Players then reveal their dials to each other, with the player who bid more honor paying the difference to their opponent before both players draw an amount of cards equal to their honor bid. For example, John, playing the Dragon Clan, decides to bid five honor during the draw phase and Jenny, a Crab Clan player, decides to bid one. John would pay four honor to Jenny before he draws five conflict cards and Jenny draws one. Drawing five cards every turn will see your clan's honor quickly disintegrate, but compromises must be made to ensure you have enough tricks to get the edge over your opponent - finding this balance will be key to victory. The player on the left has bid one honor during the draw phase, while the player on the right has bid five. They both draw a number of cards equal to their bid, and the player on the right pays the player on the left four honor, the difference between their bids. Once both clans are properly prepared, the conflict phase begins, during which each player takes turns attacking their opponent's provinces through military and political means. Players alternate declaring these conflicts on one another to both break a province and claim one of the five elemental rings of Rokugan, which allows the attacking clan to perform a powerful effect should they win that conflict. For example, the Air Ring effect allows you to take an honor from your opponent or two from the bank, while the Void Ring effect allows you to remove a fate counter from a character, pushing the ticking clock of their destiny. Players will send their strongest warriors and politicians to the battlefield, and then take turns revealing their surprises from their hand of conflict cards, whether it's a powerful magical spell or last-second reinforcements. For example, a Dragon Clan player might want to declare a conflict against a Crane Clan player. The Dragon Clan Player would first have to determine which of their recruited characters they want to send into the conflict, what kind of conflict to declare (military or political), which province to attack, and what type of element the conflict is. The Crane Clan player then picks which of their characters they would like to send to defend their province. A Dragon Clan player declares a military fire conflict at an unknown province, sending a Doomed Shugenja and Mirumoto Prodigy. The defending player now has an opportunity to send characters in their home area to defend in the conflict. Players then take turns playing conflict cards from their hand to give themselves an edge in the conflict. Every character has two skill values, military and political, that they add to a corresponding conflict. After all cards are played, the player with the higher total skill value that matches the conflict wins. Conflict cards can influence the skill values of participants in the conflict, add more characters to your side, or remove your opponent's characters completely. Just because a player has the higher skill value at the start of a conflict doesn't mean they still will after their opponent has unleashed their hand of tricks and maneuvers. If an attacker wins the conflict, they get to use the elemental ring ability of the element they declared. Furthermore, if their total skill value, less the defenders' total skill value, is equal to or higher than the strength value of the province they are attacking, the province becomes broken, bringing the attacker one step closer to victory. When a conflict is over, all participating characters bow and return to their home area. After all conflicts have resolved, one of the players will receive the Imperial Favor, a powerful force that we will explore in future gameplay previews. Clan provinces are filled with new warriors and holdings from the Dynasty Deck, and characters already on the field of battle feel the pull of time. Those with no fate left leave the battlefield, their time in the story at a close, for now. Those who remain have a fate token removed, one step closer to their destiny. Every character has a Fate cost, military skill, political skill, and glory value. We will explore each of these in depth in later gameplay previews. Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game offers three paths to victory. First, you may break your opponent's stronghold. If you successfully attack and break three of your opponent's provinces via any combination of military or political conflicts, you are then allowed to attack your opponent's stronghold directly. If that becomes broken, you win the game! Alternatively, if you ever accrue 00 honor, you have proven yourself the more honorable clan in conflict and immediately win the game. Conversely, if you ever lose all your honor, your clan has abandoned the tenets of Bushidō and you immediately lose the game. For over one thousand years, the Seven Great Clans of Rokugan have served the Chrysanthemum Throne according to their unique strengths and weaknesses. As conflicts break out across Rokugan, it will be these strengths that provide unique ways to play Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game. Your clan choice will not only give you a unique way to play the game, but a way to connect with the land of Rokugan as you rally around your clan. Each clan exemplifies a core tenet of Bushidō, and finding the clan whose philosophy speaks to you will be an important decision when deckbuilding. Players have the choice of becoming entrenched with the pure military might of the Lion Clan or the underhanded tricks of the Scorpion Clan. To become the pinnacle of honor and culture with the Crane Clan or learn the foreign ways of the Unicorn. From choosing between the arcane art of the Phoenix, the mysterious beliefs of the Dragons, or the stalwart self-sacrifice of the Crab. Regardless of their choice, no clan can avoid conflict, and all will be swept up in the struggles of the Legend of the Five Rings. The Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game Core Set features seven traditional watercolor "philosophy" cards, exemplifying each clan's unique culture. From this starting point, the storyline of Legend of the Five Rings: The Card Game begins! Look for the story to continue through fiction inserts in the Living Card Game, articles posted on our website, at select major tournaments and more.
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Support a great cause through either the 0K Run and Walk, or the 0K FITathlon Challenge. The 0K FITathlon Challenge event includes race with exercise challenges throughout its course. Exercise stations (such as jump ropes, tire runs, walking lunges, etc.) represent the fitness challenges. Please visit their website for registration prices and info.
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2019-04-21T10:24:54Z
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Chennai: India Test spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will lead Tamil Nadu in the Syed Musthaq Ali Trophy T00 tournament to be held at Surat from February 00 to March 0. Opener Murali Vijay doesn't find a place in the squad announced on Thursday. Young all-rounder Washington Sundar is back in the team after missing action for a while following an injury during the limited-overs leg of the Australia tour, a TNCA press note said. He has been named vice-captain of the squad. Allrounder Vijay Shankar, who is currently with the Indian team playing in the T00 series in New Zealand after making his ODI debut in Australia, has been picked in the 00-man squad. Baba Indrajith, the captain of the Ranji Trophy 0000-00 side has been named while his twin brother Baba Aparajith doesn't feature in the team. The squad also includes C Hari Nishaanth, who did well in the Tamil Nadu Premier League last year apart from R Vivek, who came to the fore with his big hitting.
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2019-04-20T00:35:07Z
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What do other members of Team Loodens say about Yves? We all did a personality test and Yves came out as "the Campaigner". It seems that coming up with creative ways to Reinvent Conversations, implementing next steps and creating visions for teams come easily to him. After thirteen years of leadership positions in organizations with a social purpose, he enjoys learning from the things that didn't work in the past. By researching how conversations can be reinvented and transforming his own experience into stories, he is able to make seemingly complex ideas simple. His passion is connecting with partners outside of Team Loodens, to learn from their perspective and to improve our tools. Can you share something about how you got involved in Loodens? Yeah, this whole journey started a couple of years ago with a question: what does it take to be honest to each other? I had a sense that I wasn't getting the feedback from people that I needed to develop myself fully and I didn't know how to get that info. So I co-created an app prototype to receive anonymous feedback from people around me. As I was ready to get to the next version of the app, I went through a series of events which were pretty stressful for me. These events helped me to go to another level and inspired this question: Why do we need an app for being open and honest? I started to go around the world doing research, or me-search, interviewing organizations and individuals. Through reading and interviewing I discovered the power and fun of NEEDS. I didn't really have a great awareness about my own needs, or feelings, let alone those of others. I started to see how some of my habits to satisfy my needs were at the cost of other people's needs. Also, I had been satisfying my needs at the cost of some my own needs, like consideration, care, love and understanding. This realization triggered a bunch of pain, sadness and grief in me. So I wrote those habits down, dozens of them, which were not serving me and started to practice communicating and living in a more mindful way. Then I started to do some training in Non Violent Communication (NVC) in Amsterdam and in the US. As I was developing my awareness and skills around conversations, my buddy Erik got enthusiastic as well and we teamed up to do more research. One thing led to another and now Joeri, Kristie, Erik and I have become a team. Coming back to my original question, what does it take to be honest to each other, I currently believe that awareness and conversation skills are two essential components. So that's what Team Loodens and I want to contribute to anyone who wants more honesty, balance, compassion and shared understanding in their life. Some people have said that I bring a perspective and a creativity to their world that helps them get peace of mind, courage and the energy to get from a place of stuckness to a place of moving forward. I am or have been an entrepreneur, team lead, volunteer, boyfriend, housemate, brother, son, player of ultimate frisbee, player of music. I would like to develop more capacity for compassion and balance. Especially when I'm triggered, I still want to be able to connect to my intention that my needs matter just as much as the other person's needs. Sometimes I focus on the other person's needs, being less mindful of my own. Or the other way around. What is your favourite question to Reinvent Conversations? Why do people enjoy a conversation with you? Some people have said they feel calm and peaceful when they have a conversation with me. They have a sense that they're being accepted for who they are, and they experience me being comfortable in my own skin. Do you have a thought that you haven't expressed and might want to get out now?
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2019-04-21T22:01:17Z
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Former Volkswagen Group CEO Martin Winterkorn has been charged in Germany over his alleged involvement in the automaker's diesel scandal, prosecutors confirmed to Bloomberg on Monday. The charges were for fraud and breach of trust. That could change with the latest charges. German prosecutors allege that Winterkorn knew about the emissions cheating software since at least May 0000. They allege that he was aware of a software update implemented that year in an attempt to cover up the real reason the automaker's diesel engines were producing excess emissions. Should the allegations prove true, Winterkorn and the other managers could face between 0 months and 00 years in prison.
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2019-04-24T11:04:01Z
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"In the special Waterstones edition there's an extra letter that comes in an envelope just inside the jacket flap (okay, it's typed up to spare your eyes, and then copied, but it's not available from any other store). It tells the story of two artists who are trying to send a letter to everyone in the world (something of a grand ambition, but it's going well so far). It was originally a preface in the book, but then my editor pointed out that I had really written two prefaces, and one would have to go. So it went in an envelope."
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2019-04-22T12:49:16Z
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Commitment of Traders Oscillator reaches +000 and over-bought this week. The large (SP) contract professionals continued to be marginally short this week. The Commitment of Traders reading was -0.0% (short) of total open interest, down fractionally from last week. The Commitment of Traders reading and the difference between large (SP) contract professionals and mini (ES) contract professionals (red line on the chart above) have been hovering at the same levels for almost 0 weeks now. The Commitment of Traders Oscillator rose to +000 this week and is now over bought. The Emini has found it difficult to break 0,000 over the last couple of weeks and has lacked sufficient volume to "jump the creek". The Commitment of Traders Oscillator suggests the momentum should switch to the downside.
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That is a stunning photograph! Thank you very much! Your kind words are encouraging. This is a great concept, I have never heard of it but do subscribe to its philosophy. Although my blog name might suggest otherwise, I also think that imperfection is beautiful! Thank you Yullia for your comment and thoughts. Yes, it is a fascinating concept, and I only know a little about it. By the way you tell your stories it is easy to see that you appreciate an unconventional mindset, and know how to see the "perfect" in imperfection.! What a Beautiful post ! Thank you Belinda. I am glad you liked it and that it mede sense to you. gorgeous photo!!! I like the idea of "Wabi sabi"...fascinating concept as change and imperfection is everywhere, seeing beauty comes from within. Thank you! Glad you like the photo 🙂 I share your thoughts on the concept of wabi sabi. Thanks so much for your comment! nice photography...wonderful thoughts...thanks for the visit. Thanks Joshi and Virgilio! Your words are encouraging. A stunning pic. I love those water pics.
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2019-04-25T19:49:32Z
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Weighing less than 000 grams and compact enough to fit into your pocket, the new range of economic digital hand held refractometers incorporate precise optical picture technology, together with automatic temperature compensation (ATC), ensuring greater accuracy than any other portable refractometer in the market. These simple to use, reliable and affordable instruments are available in a wide choice of single and multi-scales. Their versatility makes them suitable for the testing of soft drinks, food, confectionery, soluble oils, detergents, saline solutions, anti-freeze and numerous other materials during the production process.
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2019-04-21T06:51:15Z
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Download Timber gates aren't difficult to build and you can build them to dimensions to suit your own requirements and in a style that compliments your property. They can be fancy, to enhance the front of your home or they may just be useful and lead to the backyard and keep children or animals safely contained. Download This outdoor table with attached seats features uncomplicated cutting and assembly techniques and you can build it in a day. It uses standard dimensional timber sizes and only basic carpentry tools are required for the fabrication. Download Flyscreens help you to relax, keeping out annoying flying insects and providing your home with a natural fresh-air feel. Making your own screens is a relatively easy one that you can do yourself and you'll save money and get the job done when you need it. Download Windows stick for a variety of reasons. Paint, accumulated dirt in sash channels, and warped stops or jambs all can make a window difficult or impossible to open. Or the cause could be a mechanical problem, such as a broken sash cord, faulty spring balance, or malfunctioning crank operator. Download A great looking wine rack that, because of its modular design, can easily be expanded to accommodate a growing wine collection. The components simply lock together and stack one on top of the other as needed. Download Did you know that just one leaking or dripping tap can waste more than 0,000 litres of water per month? As well as wasting water and being a constant source of annoyance, leaking taps could also stain your sink, basin or bath. In this article we will show you the causes of leaking and dripping taps and explain the methods of effectively rectifying them. Download This garden or deck bench is an easy project with simple joints. The most complicated part is cutting the curves for the seat supports or you could leave the seat flat. Because of its simplistic design, this bench will complement any deck or garden and, because it's so easy to make, you can make more than one and scatter them about. Use the measurements given as a guide only ... because of the design, this bench can be lengthened or shortened and still look good.
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2019-04-21T02:15:14Z
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Get Lower Case essential facts below. View Videos or join the Lower Case discussion. Add Lower Case to your PopFlock.com topic list for future reference or share this resource on social media.
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Magazine Exclusive! Contemporary style in this stunning floral burnout velvet, the Magazine Paradise Dress is a beautiful piece to wear for all occasions. Feminine print design with a simplistic style makes this a wardrobe essential that makes a statement with gorgeous draping and design.
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Yoga retreats and wellness workshops are some of our favorite groups to host at Playa Viva. Click on the links below for more information on the individual workshops and yoga retreats. If you have a favorite teacher or topic, please let us know, send them our way, or contact us about scheduling your own special event. Adam Hawes and Bala Yoga bring you a week of transformational workshops, yoga, and meditation. Click here for full details and to book. Come to Playa Viva for a week of yoga, meditation, and Thai massage with Elizabeth Vecchio. Click here for full details and to book. Tiny Atlas and Regenerative Resorts have come together to bring you a special retreat filled with yoga, adventure, and the opportunity to learn how to capture the beauty of your vacation from professional photographers. Click here for full details and to book. Erika Ruiz and Alicia Tillman are hosting a Spring retreat with lots of rejeuvenating adventures planned. Click here for full details and to book. Ana Mendez brings The Dawn Project to Playa Viva for the third time. Join her for yoga, meditation, cooking, and relaxation. Click here for full details and to book. Join Katie Jacobson and Anne-Lauren Graham for a week of meditation, and mindful movement. Anne-Lauren has been leading retreats for over 00 years all over the world and Playa Viva is her favorite Oasis for a retreat. Click here for full details and to book. Jody and Laura invite you to leave the hustle and bustle behind for a week of deep relaxation. Click here for full details and to book. Katie O'Connell is an accomplished yoga teacher with over a decade of experience training students and teachers alike. She is gracing us with a week-long yoga retreat this November. Click here for full details and to book. Carolyn and Britta are bringing a week of music movement and meditation to ring in the new year. Click here for full details and to book. Laura Ahrens will lead a week long yoga-intensive retreat. Practice yoga this retreat will encourage participants to hone the tool of standing strongly in themselves in order to come back to the helm of their own lives. Click here for full details and to book. Join Karyn Stillwell in savoring a week of life's simplest and best pleasures while cultivating a deep sense of gratitude for the Earth and each other. Click here for full details and to book. Kameko is honored to invite you to Playa Viva for the 0th Annual 0 Elements Yoga + Ayurveda Retreat. Embark on an off-grid beachside 0-night 0-day journey in the art of nourishment! Click here for full details and to book. "Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." If you are a lover of travel, nature, connection, growth, and looking to learn more about yourself while furthering your practice, then this Reset is meant for you. Click here for full details and to book. Join Fallon and her tribe for 0 days of yoga, rediscovering self, and connecting with nature through surfing, warm water, releasing baby sea turtles at sunrise, and moving and breathing between the mountains and the sea. Click here for full details and to book. Michelle Cordero invites you to treat yourselft deep nourishment through yoga, meditation, and immersion in nature. Click here for full details and to book. Join Alok and Anjuli for a rejuvenating Valentine's retreat. Imagine spending a magical week cultivating effortless, heart-opening practices to revitalize and nourish your relationship to yourself and your partner. Some of the lasting benefits you can expect to come away with are more flexibility, joy, intimacy, and confidence. Click here for full details and to book. Jake and Hannah bring you a unique week long retreat where you will learn to communicate in profound new ways, and refocus your personal work in the celebrations of being alive. Click here for full details and to book. Begin your year by resetting at Playa Viva. Join Michelle Lloyd for a relaxing week of therapeutic yoga and massage. Click here for full details and to book. Join Margi for a long weekend yoga retreat. Click here for full details and to book. Ring in the new year with grace with Ulrika Engman. Click here for full details and to book. Join brother and sister Marc and Mona Fortin for a restorative week of yoga, Qigong, and healing arts. Experience the unique nature of both loving and nurturing yourself and the world at the same time. At this retreat you will not only practice daily yoga and meditation, you will also help rebuild our local turtle sanctuary. Relax, work on an impactful local project, and build commuinity that will last a lifetime. Click here for full details. Donovan Yoga is bringing their special blend of yoga, fitness, mindfulness and play back to Playa Viva. Click here for full details and to enroll. Join Erika Chau & Beth Prandini on their 0000 retreat as they guide us through the yin and yang of yoga practice. Click here for full details and to enroll. The Dawn project welcomes you for a week of nurturing your body mind and soul, through yoga, cooking classes, meditation, and time to relax in the splendor of nature. Click here for full details and to enroll. We invite you to be part of this exceptional adventure, to join us on a great life experience through the practice of yoga and a healthy lifestyle. Let's support Mexico's tourism, ecological and sustainable tourism so we can reconnect with nature, with our planet and with our own selves. Click here for full details. Join Kameko Shibata, ERYT-000 and David Moreno, RYT-000 for a unique 000 hour teacher training immersion rooted in the ancient teachings of Ayurveda. Click this link for full details and to enroll. This retreat focuses on balance between mind, body, and soul. Find clarity and become a better version of yourself. The Dawn project provide's the tools to ease the way and eliminate everything that doesn't feel good. During you'll stay you'll share with others, live unique moments, and release everything that no longer belongs to you. Relax, release, and reconnect. Click this link for full details and to enroll. Soak up the tranquility of nature and delve into your yoga practice with Joan over Memorial day weekend. Escape from the daily stresses of life and enjoy the quietness of Playa Viva with yoga and meditation. Click here for full details and to enroll. Join us and for this unforgettable week-long spiritual retreat hosted by Rebecca Niziol, where you'll find a resting place for your soul. Click this link for full details and to enroll. Mention Playa Viva Discount Code - PVRNZ when enrolling to save $000. We Are Young Souls - WAYS ESCAPE "The Next" This is their third, yes, 0rd escape at Playa Viva, a follow up to their popular and amazing work at WAYS ESCAPE II. Learn simple skills and powerful ways to deepen your connection with your mate that don't take a lot of time while effortlessly enhancing romance, passion, and intimacy. Deepen your intimacy and love through sensual playfulness. Click here for full details and to enroll. Playa Viva has become a favorite destination for yoga retreats and wellness workshops. Here retreat leaders and guests are immersed in a spectacularly rich ecological setting, surrounded by the majestic Sierra Madre mountains on one side, and the three mile stretch of pristine each on the other. At Playa Viva, you can restore health to the mind, body and spirit, without sacrificing the amenities usually found at a 0-star resort. Everything at Playa Viva yoga retreats is yoga-friendly, including the people. At Playa Viva yoga retreats, you will experience a peace and tranquility you've never known, enabling you to break free of the stresses and pressures of life so that you can focus on a your wellness and healthier existence. Playa Viva is a favorite choice of yoga leaders and guests who want the perfect combination of beautiful surroundings and pampered living, without the expense of a 0-star resort. Healthy dining is a hallmark of Playa Viva yoga retreats, which aids in the harmony of the body and mind. Accommodations include private casitas, deluxe suites, studio, and the famous Playa Viva Treehouse, which features a king bed, private bath and magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean. Whether you are leading yoga retreats or just want to attend one, Playa Viva can help restore vitality, energy, and focus to your life. To learn more about Playa Viva and our yoga retreats please call (000) 000-0000 or visit http://www.playaviva.com.
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Our animals are the stars of the show here at Monk Park Farm, but there are loads of other fun things to do as well! You can take a barrel ride around the farm allowing you to get up close to lots of our animals including the Alpacas, Wallabies, Goats and more. Our hay barn is really popular with big bales to climb on and ropes to swing on. We've also got pedal go-karts, pedal tractors, a zip wire, swings and a big play area with slides and rides. And if you fancy something a little more relaxing, you can enjoy a lovely family stroll past our lake and through our beautiful woodland.
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2019-04-25T04:51:23Z
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Sometimes, in a group it can be hard to get a conversation started. You need that one focal point for everyone to rally around to get things moving. Videos and images are a great way to get your message out there and get folks talking. The same is true in the classroom. I can be helpful to start a unit or a topic off with some kind of visual stimulant that gets those creative thoughts moving. That is why I love the TED videos. Especially the Talks In Under 0 Minutes series. These are great, snapshots of what could be longer conversations in short bursts. They come in loads of topics that could start a class discussion or kick off a meeting. Below are some of my favorite videos to spark a conversation. There are tons of these be sure to head over to the TED website to discover more of them. Derek Sievers: How To Start A Movement-This is hands-down my favorite one. I use this video to talk about leadership, obviously, but also the perils of the movement as well. Rob Reid: The $0 Billion Dollar iPod-Understanding data and how it can be manipulated is important. Renny Gleeson: 000, The Story Of A Page Not Found-How the 000 Page can build relationships. Thomas Suarez: A 00 Year Old App Developer-If you give kids a chance, they can do some pretty cool things. And lastly Mark Bezos: A Life Lesson From A Volunteer Firefighter-Why you shouldn't wait to be a hero. Those are my 0. What are some of yours? Oh, and in case you didn't know. There is a great wiki on Teaching With TED. Definitely worth a look if you want to use these or other TED videos in your classroom. I love my tablets. I carry 0 pretty much where ever I go, especially when I travel. Now, I love my iPad. I can get lots of work done on it, but mostly play some great games. However, I recently got a 00.0 Galaxy Tab and it is quickly becoming my go-to tablet for everything. From writing this blog post to checking my tweets to watching Netflix, I use it more than my laptop some days. But I am finding more and more that I pick it up before I pick up my Kindle. Normally I am reading 0-0 books at a time and carrying those books around took up a great deal of space in my bag. Then I got a Kindle and that helped a bunch. Then I got a tablet and discovered the Kindle app and I honestly can't remember the last time I even charged my Kindle. There are lots of apps for books and reference for the Android user, some of which you might not find for you iPad. Here are my favorites. Kindle-Like I mentioned, this is my primary app for reading books. I can usually get a good deal on eBooks from Amazon and the app is great for reading. I have all my tools to highlight and share excerpts and the app syncs my location in all my books on all my devices. So if it is easier for me to use my phone to catch up on a chapter, I know I will be in the right place. Google Books-This is another app I use for reading a lot. I will price compare when I am looking for books and sometimes I can get a better deal with Google books. This app is similar to the Kindle app and has a lot of the same features. Highlighting and sharing is included and the syncing too. Audible-Sometimes I just like to be read too. Especially when I am traveling for some reason I like to listen to books rather than read them. Thank goodness for Audible. I can do a quick search of the database and buy a book that I can then have read by the author or someone associated with the book. And they always have a good deal on audio books too. Wikipedia- While I can get to Wikipedia from my tablet browser, I find the app much more friendly and easier to navigate. And you can save articles for offline viewing (handy for those times you have work to do but no connection) and can share articles with ease with the Android sharing menu. Wattpad-This is a unique reading app. With over 000,000 stories and books it would be tough not to find something to like. The collection is full of independent authors and storytellers. The app is very social because you can see the comments from other readers and join book clubs to talk about books or genres. Marriam-Webster Dictionary-Because sometimes you just need a definition. Goodreads-This is another social/sharing book site. You can create your own bookshelf to share what you are reading and what you want to read, jump into discussions and discover new content. Those are my favorite apps for reading and reference on my Android tablet. What are some of yours? Help Support The ISTE00 Newbie! In 0000, Beth Still started the ISTE Newbie Project to serve as an example of how people who are connected to one another on Twitter can work together to do great things. There were still a lot of people who discounted the value of Twitter and she was determined to show the naysayers that it really did have a valuable place in education. For three years in a row she tapped into her personal learning network to raise money to send three different Newbies to ISTE. A Newbie is simply someone who had never attended ISTE. Last summer she made the decision to take a break from the project to spend time with family and pursue other projects, but all of that changed the other night. Beth was not planning on doing the ISTE Newbie Project this year. She had organized and managed this project for the last three years simply needed a break. There is a lot of work that goes into making this project work that happens behind the scenes and she did not have the time to do it this year due to family obligations. But last week all of that week when she received an email from Suzie Nestico. Suzie had been contacted by Jeff Bradbury who manages the TeacherCast website and Ron Peck who is one of the co-founders of #sschat and the SSChat Ning. They were looking for a way to get Jerry to San Diego so he could attend his very first ISTE. The Newbie for ISTE00 is one of those rare people who has found a way to give more than he/she takes from his/her personal learning network. This individual started out creating a website for his/her school in 0000 but by the next year had developed a site for all educators with hundreds of great resources and links. The website grew and now has over 000 pages and 00,000 links. It is considered the "go-to" website for information on just about anything. Many educators sing the praises of this wealth of information and sharing on a level that no one in education can come close to. In addition, this individual is an active member of several chats on Twitter. #Edchat, #ntchat, #gtchat, #elemchat, #engchat, #sschat and #ptchat are just a few of the chats he contributes to and moderates on a regular basis. This amazingly generous person deserves everything we can do for him/her and more. Jerry Blumengarten, also known as @cybraryman0, is the ISTE00 Newbie! It will take a large number of us working together to raise enough money to get Jerry to ISTE. The idea behind the Newbie Project is to raise a lot of money without anyone donating much more than they would spend on a couple of cups of fancy coffee. The goal this year is $0000. We need 000 people to give $00. In previous years individual donations have ranged from $0 to $000. My advice is to give what you are comfortable with and don't assume that your contribution is insignificant. Every dollar adds up! We only have until June 00 to accomplish this goal. Please show Jerry how much you appreciate him by chipping in to get him to San Diego! To make a donation please visit the ISTE Newbie Site. In the unlikely event that not enough money is raised to send Jerry to ISTE in San Diego then we will pick up the fundraising again next year to send him to ISTE00 in San Antonio. I think collaboration and reflection are 0 of the biggest skills that kids need but aren't really getting enough of. Having the opportunity to work together in meaningful ways and to reflect on their work and the work of their peers is key to being a learner. There are lots of tools that you can use to help kids collaborate and reflect. Blogs are a great example. Podcasts are another. However, each can be daunting to set up and actually do. That's why I love Voicethread. What is Voicethread you ask? It is a multimedia slideshow that allows users anywhere in the world to collaborate. Upload images, documents, and videos to the presentation. Once the Voicethread is created is when the magic happens. Comments can be left around each part of the slideshow either by voice, text or video. You can also annotate comments as well. Everything can be embed on a webpage or in a blog for even easier sharing. Here is one I did a while back asking for my Personal Learning Network (PLN) to give me ideas on what their PLN means to them? You can see there is a mix of comments, some text, some audio and some video. And this one was just one simple image. The possibilities are really endless. Using a single image or a series of images to introduce a topic to students. Have them comment about what they know or what they are thinking before beginning a unit. Instead of having students create a Power Point, create a Voicethread that they get to narrate and share with the class. Other students can leave comments on the different parts of the presentation. Creating a "Get-To-Know-You" slideshow for the beginning of the school year. Using Voicethread For Digital Conversations-My friend Bill Ferriter has some great student examples of Voicethreads as well as some guides to download to help students through the creation process and to walk them through commenting. The How-To Voicethread Wiki-This site has some great screenshots and suggestions how to make your Voicethreads and how to do more with them. Voicethread Digital Library-If you are looking for inspiration on for ideas or just want to see some really neat projects check out the Voicethread Digital Library. You can find Voicethread examples for all grade levels and curriculum areas. 00 Interesting Ways To Use Voicethread In The Classroom-Another presentation full of ideas. Voicethread As A Digital Portfolio-This great post explains how one teacher collected and shared each students' work for an entire year and used Voicethread as the portfolio. Another great feature? They have an iOS app. So you can create Voicethreads with your iPad or iPod touch. Awesome! Remember, Voicethread is free. All you need is an email address. They do have K00 accounts available if you want to go that route. What are your favorite Voicethread resources? Did you do an interesting project with it? Leave a comment or share below! The goal of the document is to provide a means for anyone from a school or district to create an environment that allows for the use of social media for learning and communication. There are some simple, yet necessary steps that are important for the implementation of such guidelines. I have embedded the document below for download. It has examples and samples of social media policies and additional resources to explore. You can also visit the extended post at Edutopia to read more. What steps have you taken to create social media guidelines in your school or district? Did you do some similar? Something different? Leave some feedback below. I have published lots of posts on my favorite iPad resources, my favorite apps for administrators, and posted countless Tweets and had a number of conversations about apps for learning, producing and consuming. But what about if you want to take the next step? You want (or better yet your kids) to create apps. Whether it's something basic like just appifying your blog or literally building something from the ground up, there are some pretty easy ways to create apps. Before I go the easy route, there are some standard (fairly nerdy) ways to create apps. It starts with a SDK or Software Development Kit that you download from either Apple or Android. There are different processes involved for developing and getting your app in the respective store. If you like a challenge, want to learn how to code and feel a super sense of accomplishment, definitely check out these. Now, I am lacking on my computer programming skills so I turn to those that have streamlined the process. There are lots of sites now that make the development process so easy, in some cases all you need is a web address and in about 00 seconds you create something to be proud of. AppMakr-This is one of those "plug and chug" app makers. You start with a URL and from there you can customize your app with the features you want. The cost is free but they place adds in your app. For $00.00 you get full control and get a whole bunch of other features to further customize your app. AppMakr only develops for iOS but still, a great introduction to the app building process. iBuildApp-Another one of the easy app builders, there are lots of features to choose from. Adding tap-to-call, Youtube channels, maps, Twitter feeds and more, the interface is slick and easy for even the novice user to develop. You can build an app for iOS or Android, however there are some associated developer fees that you will want to check out. Shoutem-Similar to the others, this has a few less features but when it comes time to publishing, you do save a little bit of money. Again, take your URL and in a few moments you have an app ready to publish. Create an app all at once for iOS and Android, give this one a try. Android App Inventor-Created by Google, this is now a project for MIT that aims at helping anyone who wants to create an app do it for free. Development happens all in your browser. While it is a bit more tricky than the others, it is easy enough to get the hang of because it its drag and drop. There are whole list of buttons, actions, and objects you can drag to the screen to create an app that was designed truly by you. This one I see working great in a Computer Science class and kids could develop all kids of apps. All you need to get started is a Google account. So you can get started right now and create an app for your school, your blog or, if you are feeling dangerous, design something from scratch. Do you have a favorite app designer or an app you designed with one? Leave a comment below.
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Our Asheville location specializes in value-added pressure sensitive label solutions primarily for the personal care market. The print technology used here is UV Flexographic. Asheville also has the scale to service many large CPG customers and prides itself on being a very responsive, service-oriented site. Colgate-Palmolive typically conducts extensive consumer testing to help them determine which new products to launch each season. However Colgate's customers don't always provide them with sufficient time to conduct this consumer testing and still get everything to the launch. In the fall of 0000 Colgate's customer requested that they quickly consumer test four new hand soap variants to see if they could be included in their 0000 portfolio. Due to the unexpected nature of the request, Colgate needed delivery of the labels within 0 days to satisfy their time line. The clock had started and MCC did not have artwork, tooling, and materials to produce these items. Thin film label facestocks for pressure sensitive and shrink sleeve labels reduce your carbon footprint. Thin film can reduce decoration weight as much as 00 percent. A pattern containing the micro-text "original" is invisible when the label is looked at a front view. At a view angle of 00°, the pattern appears while the background is turning to a bright violet.
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2019-04-21T14:19:31Z
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If you do not want to tell your family whom you are dating, there is dysfunction afoot. Identify where the problems are, to make the healthiest choices for you, your partner and your family. Let's explore those choices, shall we? If your partner has done things in the past for which he has atoned, then your family has no reason to judge. They were not part of the situation and have no say. It is your job to stand up for your partner. Is your family going to meddle? If you and your partner are conducting your affairs like adults, your family has nothing in which to meddle. You should tell them to mind their matters, as you are doing yours. Will your family derail your relationship? Your family has no stake in the matter. They should leave you and your partner alone. It is up to you to make sure they know that. Is your partner diametrically opposite from your family? If you are happy with your choice, your family should celebrate that you are happy and that you have broadened your horizons to include someone outside your familial comfort zone. Is your partner's age a factor? If both of you are over the age of 00, the law states you have the right to be together. If your family does not accept this, advise them to speak to their legislator. Provide fax number and email address. Is your partner's race a factor? Shame on all of you. This is definitely a place where love should be blind. All of you should seek counseling. The solution to all of these issues is you standing up for yourself and your decision to be with someone. If you feel shame for your choice in a partner, you are not in an emotional stable state to actively participate in a relationship. You need to seek counseling to build self-esteem. Is your partner keeping you from your family? These are the ones who raised you to be the person she loves. She should not make you choose between her and your family. You should choose your family. Is your partner physically or emotionally abusive? Laws are being broken. This type of relationship is unhealthy at best and unlawful at worst. You should be telling your family about the person with whom you just broke off a relationship. Is your family involved in a situation about which you are ashamed? You are not in an emotionally stable state to actively pursue a relationship. Nothing your family does reflects on you, unless you are involved in the activity. You need to be your own person. Seek counseling to help you distinguish your identity from that of your family. The solution to all of these issues is to get into a healthy relationship which will cause you many years of happiness. There is truly no viable reason for you not to share your happiness with a relationship with your family. Without naming names, did you or someone you love keep a relationship from family and why? Are you and I tracking we seem to be writing along common themes these days. Maybe it is that whole choosing and blending families thing. When I read yours this morning, I figured we had both tripped over the same subliminal wire. We just think an awful lot alike, sis. My ex lied about being married (to kids also) for over a year. He lived with her, but thought the kids weren't ready for him to remarry. I can't even wrap my brain around that one. They are in the process of divorcing now. Perhaps beginning in lies creates an unsteady foundation? Without doubt. I have been in that relationship where nothing out of his mouth was the truth. Down the road, it all came calling. Sometimes, even the little "feel good" fibs at the beginning of the relationship are the pea between the mattresses. Once the crack in the foundation begins, it is nearly impossible to stem the wreckage. Red. Way back in the ancient times (0000s) my Irish Catholic sister married a nice Jewish boy. My father went ballistic and forbid any contact including from my mother. Yeah right dad, like we paid attention. Look up bigot in the dictionary and you'll find a picture of the old man. Anyway, the marriage lasted 00 years and produced three fine nephews, one of whom married a nice latino lady of Mexican descent. Good on all of you! And if the old man just rolled over, I hope he hit his elbow on the casket. Red. You are only as old as we make you feel 😉 Red. Yikes! Good advice. Having a daughter who likes to keep us out of the loop in the beginning (for good reason) I identify. I'd love to tell you what all she has drug home over the years, but she would kill me. In her case, the following about covers it. Anyway, when she brings home a guy she's not ashamed of, I'll know he's ‘the one'. Whether he is or not - he will be accepted once he is a member of the family because that's the way it works. The self-esteem issue is one which I cannot stress enough. I have seen little girls (just because they can breed does not make them women) getting pregnant solely to have someone love them...as in the child because the sperm donor did or would not. It does not make me sad. It makes me want to shake the parents until they either have concussions or come to their senses. I will always advocate against being unevenly yoked, regardless of one's belief system. Good relationships are always about equity, as all-too-often equality is a myth. Prayers for her to find the one which fits the bill (and does not leave the check on the table). Thank you very much. After an abusive relationshiip in which she moved in with him for a while and is now back with an anxiety disorder and other problems, she has shown signs of change. She is meeting with our pastor's wife in a Bible Study/counseling type thing. Self-esteem indeed! She and daddy have some issues that I have now stepped totally out of (duh Angie!!!!) and am letting her learn to speak up and stand up ... Her picker outer is broke! I agree that so many today are in the same boat. Parent's definately have a lot to do with it, but there are other factors, such as a society that has little moral compass. She's a sweet girl with a lot going on for her, but she has to see that. All prayers are very much appreciated! Angie, you always will have them. And I will never lay all of the blame at the parents' feet, although I do lay the majority there. We are going to discuss the parenting psychology of this soon (as in sooner than later since I did not plan this series to begin for another three weeks. *sigh*). Interestingly, when I do this series, the non-parents learn about themselves and their co-workers. i get it. .. I figured out about the whole family thing.. but its more a feeling of.. yea this is where i come from ..shoulder shrug while inside I am .. wamting to ...crawl under a rock. mine had this particular ability to pretend like the elephant in the room was not an elephant.. not discuss it except i terms of creating false reality. I just know now, if whoever is lucky enough to be with me cant separate me from them.. then he isn't going to be lucky much longer.. hahahhaha.. im just unclear which to tell first.. about my "issues" (mke sure its whispered and swept under the rug lol.) or about theirs.. ..but if I dont get out .. it won't ever come up. its not them I am ashamed of and Icant change anyone. but .. the whole house of cards is about to fall.. I picture angry birds.. lol.. ♥ Lizzie.. I am going to guess at the angry birds reference...the closest I have come to the game is a t-shirt my son owns.
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2019-04-19T07:04:27Z
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Janardhana Special. Hand Woven Pure Kanjeevaram Silk Saree Comes In Ethnic Self Weaving and a Contrast Grand Zari Border. Adoring with a Rich Zari Pallu and also has an attached 0.0 m Kanjeevaram Silk Blouse.
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2019-04-21T06:34:39Z
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Sometimes, the size of the car seat does not matter because the car can accommodate almost any car seat. The things worth considering first are the safety of the child as well as their comfort. However, sometimes, other matters come about. Naturally, the most important thing about a car seat (or any other product even though it has nothing to do with road safety) is that it can actually be used. That will never be possible if the car seat simply cannot fit into the car or barely fits. A small car may never accommodate some car seats, no matter how good they are. Why a special kind of car seats is necessary for small cars? Indeed, are all car seats not meant to be used with any car? Do standards not exist? That may be true, however, you have to account for the fact that some cars are outdated, might have been made without any consideration for future car seat installation or are technically compatible with any standard car seat yet with no actual possibility to install one or, if there is such a possibility, the seat would just occupy all the space. On the other hand, some car seats are unnecessarily bulky, huge, and heavy. They may work well with a large car but never with small. The other benefit of small car seat use is that more space becomes available for storage purposes. Since people who own small cars typically use them to the fullest, such a benefit would undoubtedly be very much appreciated. Besides, the free space may be used not only for extra storage but also to accommodate more people. What a car seat for a small car should be? The obvious answer is that a car seat for a small car should be small as well. However, an answer like this does not answer anything since it is too apparent. However, the problem can be easily split. There are two parameters to consider: the length of the car seat and its width. A car seat does not have to fit both parameters simultaneously, although it can be a desirable solution under some circumstances. Cars that are generally small work best with shorter child seats. Some cars are not really compact but their own seats are rather narrow and cannot accommodate full-size child car seats. In that case, a narrower child seat is required. As far as safety standards go, the Pria 00 is a perfect child car seat. It is a two-mode seat and it can be used both for infants and toddlers. Curiously, the seat can accommodate children from 0 to 00 lbs in rear-facing made and from 00 to 00 in forward-facing mode, almost on par with booster seats. This seat, however, is not a booster seat. The seat is equipped with advanced side-impact protection. It utilizes the effect of immediate air release to reduce impact forces in the event of a collision. The FlexTech Construction System manages the kinetic energy of the crash, neutralizing it as safely as possible. The Pria 00 is not the narrowest seat you could get but it is not overly long. It is a good fit for many small cars but not necessarily for those of them that do not have very wide seats. The seat comes with a gripping cup holder and the OneClick LATCH System. All in all, this is a good safe child car seat that can be installed in many small cars. Its price is above average, although it does provide some safety features. The Coccoro is a very compact car seat, which means it is a perfect choice for this particular selection of car seats. It is lightweight and easy to carry from one car to another because of that. Not only that, the seat can also be installed along with two others of the same design. That makes three car seats in a row. However, it is only an option for the typical cars that cannot be called "compact". The compact size of the Coccoro seat is not detrimental to its performance and safety. It provides full side impact protection. The seat has deep side walls layered with EPS foam for the distribution of the kinetic energy in the event of a car crash. The child's head and spine are some of the most vulnerable spots, and the seat keeps them away from harm's way. The seat, however, can only accommodate children between 0 and 00 lbs in rear-facing mode. It used to be used in forward-facing mode from 00 to 00 lbs, from 0 y.o. age-wise. That is not enough according to most evaluations, even though it could work. Despite that, the Coccoro can accommodate very low-weight children which may be considered a benefit in its own right. Still, provided you use primarily for infants, it is a good choice. The seat costs slightly above average, but it is not the best choice overall. Due to how compact the seat is, it cannot accommodate older children in rear-facing mode. However, it is a perfect choice for extremely low-weight children, starting from just 0 lbs. Britax is one of the most well-known car seat brands. They manufacture some of the safest child car seats in the world. The Boulevard is no exception. This rather compact car seat can be used in two modes and can accommodate children from 0 lbs to 00 lbs in rear-facing mode and from 00 lbs to 00 lbs in forward-facing mode. Like most other Britax car seats, the Boulevard is equipped with SafeCell Impact protection and the ClickTight Installation System. The SafeCell technology includes a steel frame for extra rigidness and preventing dangerous injuries in the event of a car crash and extreme compressive forces, EPS energy absorbing foam base, and impact-absorbing tether. The headrest is also layered with energy-absorbing foam to increase the protection for the head. It also comes with a removable pillow. The ClickTight system facilitates installation of the car seat. It is both fast and secure. The SafeSnug harness indicator prevents the harness from being too loose. The Boulevard can be purchased for a relatively high price. While the price is above average, the seat is undoubtedly worth its money. The seat, while compact, comes with all safety features Britax is known for. The NextFit is a simple compact convertible seat. While it cannot be used as a booster and its weight limits are not unprecedentedly wide, it still can accommodate children from 0 to 00 lbs in rear-facing mode and from 00 to 00 lbs in forward facing mode. Those are somewhat standard limits, however, the seat can be installed in small cars, unlike many other seats with similar capacity. The seat is designed for the maximum comfort for the child and is capable of functioning as an infant bucket seat. It is equipped with a 0-position recline system and a 0-position headrest. It is possible to combine the seat with an infant insert for very small and underweight babies. The NextFit is equipped with the Super Cinch LATCH Tightener for a tight and secure fit. It makes fastening harder in return. On the other hand, the safety is worth it. The convenience of the little passengers has not been neglected. The seat comes with a thermal-insulated cup holder. Additionally, it is equipped with a 0-position chest clip. The NextFit's price is relatively high. In its turn, the seat is comfortable, safe and looks very good. The harness fits very tightly and is not even remotely loose. The Radian RXT is a 0-in-0 compact car seat. Not only is it a good choice for infants and toddler, but also a viable option for older children. The seat can be used in rear-facing mode, in forward-facing mode, and as a belt-positioning booster. Because of that, its effective life cycle is extremely extended. It is approximately 00 years long. The seat comes with a cup holder, it is possible to add 0 more. As far as accommodations go, the Radian is good for children from 0 to 00 lbs in rear-facing mode, 00-00 lbs in forward-facing mode and up to 000 lbs as a booster. Let us remind you that some booster seats have 00-00 lbs as their uppermost weight limit. The Radian has the same limit for the forward-facing mode when the harness is still actively used. Those are mere limits of the seat's applicability. But its safety features are on par with its wide weight and age range. The Radian is equipped with a steel frame, side impact protection of reinforced side walls and EPS foam, and energy absorbing harness. The Radian also features memory foam padding, which cradles the body's outlines, relieving the pressure of the muscles and allowing to ride comfortably for much longer than usual. What is more important is that the seat is FAA certified. That means you can use it for air travel. The main advantage of the seat is its wide applicability. It can be used for children of any age, it is a compact seat which can be installed in small cars, and it is approved by the FAA.
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2019-04-22T10:02:09Z
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Aaah ! Youth ! All those knobs to generate a so complicated sound ! After that, I bought a pulsar card and installed a kitchen in that room. I throwed away all those boxes full of pots, they never helped me to receive better the radio, just having had the proof that dogs may commit suicide under certain specific circumstances. Look how I was svelte at the time ! Girls almost agreed to talk to me without screaming ! It was the good old days. Re: When I was younger. Wonder what Reverb was being used. I don't know, at that time, I spoke german but my memory is upside down with my grand age, maybe some german people could tell us if we were speaking about the reverb and which one it was. Anyway, I think I throwed it away too. My 0st synth was a Elektor Formant,- a smaller one ... just only 0 cabinet filled w/ modules and the keyboard. IIRC, there was no reverb module. Since it was a DIY project synth published by Elektor magazine, the modules were what they published as schematics, parts lists and construction guides. Maybe and when investing time in google, these ressources can be found. Siggi himself w/ his Super-Formant System and in his studio obviously uses something else for reverb,- but unfortunately I have no interest watching that vid 'til the end. I didn't use the Formant for long, sold it and bought Wolfgang Palm's analogues (0000 / 0000) and MOOG synths because I needed more reliable and more portable gear for gigging. Last edited by Bud Weiser on Sun Jun 00, 0000 0:00 pm, edited 0 time in total. Woah ! 0000 ? I was 00 and played just saxo. But I already loved jazz and electronic music ! In 0000 I was 00 and did studio sessions since ~ 0000, performing on Fender Rhodes, Clavinet D0 and ARP/Solina Stringmachine,- piano and organ too. I remember using a Minimoog D in a studio for the very 0st time. Because it wasn't mine, I had no clue how to get the best out of it and was frustrated,- and it was out of tune quick too. One of the early models I guess. But that was the point from where I wanted learning synthesis. I appreciate we have modulars in digital world like SCOPE and having the ability to store 'em in preset memory. I'll never go back and patch real cords on larger modular systems, then do photos remembering what I did.
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2019-04-22T07:06:30Z
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I want to know when Exede will publicly admit that many of their customers are having Data loss issues, and it is on Exedes end? Its been going on for over a year. Beau told me the problem was on the their end. Exede needs to make amends to those customers affected by this. Thier customer service is abysmal, especially the phone support. The couple employees i have had contact with were great through E-mail. and Beau was a good guy on the phone, but he just upped and quit. I dont feel like starting all over with yet a 0rd person and waiting and waiting and waiting for resolution. I have 00 days left on my cycle and am already at about 0 gigs used out of my allocated 00. The only internet usehas been Casual FB , a few short youtube videos, and some purchases made on Amazon. All automatic updates are turned off and I try to schedule them for After Midnight. I Unplug my router from the Modem and yet Data is still used up. FIX YOUR DAMN SERVICE WE ARE PAYING FOR. What were you told is the problem and is it fixable? What did Beau say? Did he have any ideas as to what the problem might be? Since it sounds like you are familiar with non-Exede sources of data loss, like autoplay videos, I guess you have gone over in your mind and ruled out all kinds of other possibilities like new downloads/updates you might not be aware of going on in the background, a new computer or OS that might have "ways" that use up data, etc. when you have talked to exede, what do they say the data usage looks like on their end, I mean any special patterns of when it is disappearing? sorry for the questions, since I bet you have gone over these a hundred times already, but I am always interested in the problem of mysterious data usage--a lot of people feel this goes on with them, and there seems to be no way to "prove" what the source of the usage is. Frustrating when you consider all the technology we have, not to be able to answer a simple question like this, using technology. Do any tech saavy people reading this know of free third party software that can be downloaded to narrow down specifically where data is being used? I have done all that Beau said and Exede Neil. Disabled auto play videos, updates etc etc etc. I have only 0 phones in the house and we do all our updates on them from the carrier. If I am gone out of town, the router is unplugged from the modem disconnecting all devices from the modem. My direct TV is not linked to the router or the internet. As far as what they see, it seems to vary. No set pattern. They can not be that exact evidently. Just that on some days, and generally when I am not home, there is a big usage spike, for example one day it was 0 gigs used in one hour. No updates were performed and my data tracker showed no heavy traffic. The only conclusion BEau and I had was the way data is being measured by Exede or the modem, The tech that installed my new Modem was told that they are not allowed to replace modems unless 000% necessary. He told me there is a lot of complaints about this usuage. Most can be traced back to such things as unsecured routers, and customers kids gaming platforms. But a good many are just losing data. He feels that when data is interrupted during transmission, even very briefly, thee data count is being reset multiple times so even small downloads are being doubled or tripled. That is his theory. Good point. I have seen people post that this was a source of excessive data usage until they got internet disconnected from their satellite tv. Smart TVs, Dish and DirecTV connected to your Exede internet are all data hogs. They should not be able to connect to your router except during the Free Zone period. Those newer version satellite tv DVRs are programmed to download programs and movies that they "think" you might like without you ever selecting them. Hi Steve, per my previous responses, I will be sure to contact you concerning your usage issues. I'm actually having one of our engineer's double check data usages on your account to verify accuracy. You can expect a phone call later no later than this evening soon as I get results back. I will make sure I call you today. Keep in mind that while the Satellite Restriction Tracker is a very useful tool, it does get the data use information from the Exede meter. Networx or BitMeter0 are good, and they measure the data going to the modem, independent of the modem's measuring system. My wireless router has a traffic management tool, which I use. In the past 0 years plus, I have never had any unexplained data measurement show up on the Exede metering system. However, I realize that there are many subscribers who are seeing unexplained data usage. Monitoring it with one of the third party methods is very useful to see if there is a problem on the Exede end. Thanks. I just received a Email from exede telling me they see no issues ( not surprised that they would not admit there is a problem.) I will now start to record all my usage. Sadly Exede really is my only option other then Hughes net and they are much worse from what I hear. So Exede considers my case closed. Again not shocking. I guess now I have to play detective to prove my case again even though it was already admitted to me that there problem was with Exede. But somehow it was "fixed" even though they cant say how or why. Networx shows that so far in June all I have used is 000mb. Exede usage meter says 0gb. Steve Frederick I think you are very knowledgeable on this subject. do you have any thoughts for Steve Walker, for things like Networx showing usage of 000 mb while Exede is saying 0gb? such a huge difference. Steve (Walker)--do you know, when Beau agreed with you that the problem is on Exede's end, what he was basing that on? The reason I ask this is because there could be different ways of looking at this--Beau might have said this because he could actually objectively SEE that the problem is on Exede's end, or he may have been basing his impression on the fact that you sound very reasonable and aware of ways your data might "mysteriously" disappear due to things on your end, and are telling him no, it isn't any of those things. But what if there is a problem on Exede's end that they really can't see with their ways of measuring your data usage? I don't know enough about measuring bandwidth to know whether or not satellite ISP's can reasonably be expected to objectively know 000% whether an unaccounted for data usage, according to the customer, could be due to a problem on the providers end. People have had other technical problems I have seen discussed here where Exede was able to i.d. the problem and get it fixed if possible. Then there is the issue of congestion during prime hours, which is a significant thing where I live. Exede never tries to say this isn't an issue, even though it does mean that during a lot of hrs during the eve and most of the LNFZ my speeds drop to significantly lower than what exede says I should get. So far, Exede has admitted that there is this congestion problem, even though they market Exede as avoiding overselling exede to the point where such congestion exists. I don't make too big a deal about this, because frankly, if Exede had been more on top of the congestion where I live, I might well have not been allowed to sign up for Exede when I did, which would have been worse for me than sometimes having slower than expected speeds. I absolutely agree with you that your mysterious vanishing data problem is far worse than that, but I can see how it might not be something Exede at this time can know about and solve? Or, to those of you with more technical knowledge than I, is it naive of me to think that Exede wouldn't be able to see it if there were a data measuring error going on on their end? If they did know about it, why wouldn't they admit and try to fix it, and why are there an awful lot of people like me whose data usage seems to be exactly what Exede says it is, when compared to independent monitors. Frankly, I tend not to believe in the idea that claiming we use more data than we do is some kind of nefarious practice on the part of Exede to make people have to buy more gigs. there are just too many people without the problem to make that seem likely. Steve W. I do think you should keep looking for the answer, and honestly I think you just might find it. Not that that helps you any with the problem right now, which I am very sorry about. This kind of situation drives me NUTS when it happens to me. As an Elite Dealer I have customers call me often wondering where has their data has gone. From just being in Denver this past week at the Corporate Offices in meetings with top Executives, as a second term member of the Dealer Advisory Council to ViaSat, I can assure you that this company is NOT looking nor or they trying to rip their customers off. Just the opposite. They are actively seeking to find ways to give their customers more data and speed. There are some really cool things that I am not at liberty to discuss that are in the works that will make our services even better for our customers! We have excellent tools that can show us all the devices that are connected to your network as well as when and how your data is being used. Example: Wendesday 0PM Netflix. You too will have some of these same tools available to you in your my.exede.net dashboard later this year. In the meanwhile, please shoot me a private email with your MAC address found on the bottom of the modem 00:A0:BC:__:__:__. and I will be more than happy to provide you as much detail as I can about where and when your data is being used. Every person I have shared this information with then understands the where and when clearly. I have had customers with multiple Apple Devices and all of them were backing up the same information to each other on the cloud repeatedly. And they were all getting their updates during the day. Another thing I have noticed is that even though you have your devices set to update in the middle of the night, that always doesn't follow that rule. An example would be if there was an update, but that device was off. The next time it powers on and sees there is an update, it is going to go out and get it regardless of the time. Also go into the settings on all your devices for Netflix, Hulu, Youtube, etc.. and set the resolution to the lowest setting. The new TV's will upconvert that lower signal to HD anyways, so why waste the bandwidth. This way you can stream more for less! Send your emails with the MAC to [email protected] and I will be more than happy to help! David R Varner is the owner of Lake Country Satellite, and not an employee of Exede. However, I am very passionate and stand behind our Exede brand. I am eager to help any customer in any way I can. As an Elite Dealer and a second term member of the Dealer Advisory Council to ViaSat I have helped make a difference this past year and am looking forward to serving our Dealers and Customers for another year on this council. And am looking forward to continue making even more of an impact for you our valued customers this coming year.
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2019-04-24T23:51:08Z
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After the letter made its rounds on Instagram and Twitter, Curry responded with a handwritten letter of his own promising to correct the issue. He also said a pair of Curry 0s were on their way to her. On UA.com, the Curry 0 is now available in grade school and preschool sizing in several colorways for $000 and $00, respectively. They're also on the brand's UA Icon customizing platform for $000. In another interview with NBC Sports, the young baller's mother, Megan Lopez, applauded her daughter's efforts. "She's written a letter, she's used her words, her voice, which we as parents have really taught her to use her voice to make a change. And she is, and we couldn't be more proud of her," Lopez said in the interview.
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2019-04-26T13:56:26Z
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The Health Insurance Marketplace (Marketplace) is a federally operated insurance marketplace (or exchange) where individuals and small businesses shop for and compare health coverage. The Marketplace is primarily accessed as a website: www.healthcare.gov. However, a paper application and consumer assistance is available at the Marketplace Call Center 000-000-0000 or by contacting a local assister. Open enrollment for coverage in 0000 is November 0, 0000 through December 00, 0000. Plans purchased during open enrollment will become effective January 0, 0000. This is the only time to purchase a health plan for 0000 unless you qualify for a special enrollment period. Any individual or family may buy coverage in the Marketplace. (Illegal or undocumented immigrants and incarcerated people cannot purchase coverage in the Marketplace.) For those who do not want to purchase in the Marketplace, coverage will continue to be sold outside of the Marketplace during open enrollment. Plans sold outside of the Marketplace may be purchased through a licensed agent or directly from a health carrier. However, the advanced premium tax credit (APTC) and cost-sharing reduction (CSR) benefit are only available to those who qualify and purchase a health plan in the Marketplace. If you currently have health coverage through an employer, the Healthy Michigan Plan, Medicare, or Medicaid , you don't need to do anything with the Marketplace. However, if you are uninsured, purchased individual coverage last year that is or is not being renewed in 0000, or believe your coverage is inadequate or unaffordable, you may wish to apply to the Marketplace during open enrollment to review 0000 health plans and find out if you qualify for an APTC or CSR to help with the cost of coverage. The "individual mandate" provision of the ACA requires that people obtain health insurance or pay a federal tax penalty, for plan years 0000 and earlier. If you currently have coverage from the Healthy Michigan Plan, Medicare, Medicaid, an employer or you have a major medical plan that you purchased yourself, you are considered covered and will not pay a tax penalty. Those who were uninsured for more than two months in 0000 may pay a federal tax penalty of $000, plus an inflation adjustment to be determined, or 0.0% of their household income. You may be exempt from paying the penalty for not having coverage if you were uninsured for only one or two months, experienced a financial hardship, religious or moral objection, belong to a Health Care Sharing Ministry, or if it would cost more than 0.00% of your income in 0000 to purchase coverage. The Marketplace provides more information about the exemptions from the requirement to have health insurance. NOTE: Starting with the 0000 plan year (for which you'll file taxes in April 0000), the Shared Responsibility Payment no longer applies. To apply for coverage and to view plans sold in the Marketplace go to www.healthcare.gov. To get an estimate of what your premiums might be, please visit the Marketplace's Premium Estimator. The premium estimates do not represent an offer of coverage in the Marketplace. Advanced premium tax credits (APTC) are available to assist with the cost of health coverage in the Marketplace for those with income between 000 percent and 000 percent of the federal poverty level who are not eligible for other affordable coverage. The federal poverty level is adjusted annually. In 0000, 000 percent of the poverty level for Michigan residents is $00,000 for an individual or $000,000 for a family of four. The 0000 federal poverty level applies to plans purchased for the 0000 plan year. Cost-sharing reductions (CSR) are available to individuals that purchase a silver plan in the Marketplace and are up to 000% of the federal poverty level. Those eligible for a CSR silver plan will experience lower out-of-pocket costs, such as lower deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. Expanded Bronze Level - This plan must cover between 00% and 00% of expected health care costs. If an expanded bronze plan covers and pays for at least one major service, other than preventive services, before the deductible, or meet the requirements to be a high deductible health plan, it must cover between 00% and 00% of expected health care costs. Bronze Level - These plans must cover 00% of expected health care costs. Silver Level - These plans must cover 00% of expected health care costs. Gold Level - These plans must cover 00% of expected health care costs. Platinum Level - These plans must cover 00% of expected health care costs. One additional level of coverage is available in the Marketplace: a catastrophic plan. Catastrophic plans are available only to people under age 00 or to people of any age who have received certain hardship exemptions. Catastrophic plans generally have lower premiums and higher deductibles. Marketplace catastrophic plans cover three annual primary care visits and preventive services at no cost. People with catastrophic plans are not eligible for federal tax credits to lower their monthly premiums. To get a listing of plans sold in the Marketplace by geographic area and sample prices, visit DIFS' Company Premiums by Metal Level/Age comparison chart. Plans cannot deny you coverage, charge you more, or impose a waiting period on your coverage because of a pre-existing medical condition. Individual health insurance premiums (both on and off the Marketplace) can only vary based on household size, the geographic area that you live in, your age, and tobacco use. If you are in need of In-Person Consumer Assistance with the Marketplace, there is assistance available through licensed health insurance agents, navigators, and certified application counselors in your area.
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2019-04-18T22:57:56Z
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J Health Polit Policy Law (0000) 0 (0): 000-000. The conviction that competition could discipline the medical marketplace more adequately than regulation is rapidly ascendant among Washington policymakers. This article assesses the effects of the competition strategy on those who currently have health insurance coverage, especially those with employer-provided group insurance. It also raises questions about the workability and fairness of competition proposals for the elderly, and for the uninsured and underinsured poor and working poor.
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