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Wooden hand-made magnet is made in the USA. The Rocky Mountain National Park’s iconic Big Horn Sheep is on the front of the magnet with the words Rocky Mountain National Park surrounding the picture. Measures 2-1/4″ x 2-1/4″. The magnet is made from sustainable harvested red alder trees. Alder is found in the western United States and is sought after for musical instruments, carving, mill-work and furniture. Native Americans used alder to make bowls, tool handles, and other small items. | 2019-04-20T04:33:49 | https://rmconservancy.org/product/hand-made-wooden-magnet-big-horn-sheep-2/ |
Suisan offers the most comprehensive delivery services on Hawai‘i Island and has locations in East and West Hawai’i to serve you.
For the latest delivery schedule, check delivery schedule notices. We will post holiday and other schedule changes. | 2019-04-21T21:05:12 | https://www.suisan.com/our-services/delivery-schedule-services-areas/ |
Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care. To help you with your search, browse the 143 reviews below for homecare agencies in Beaverton. On average, consumers rate home care in Beaverton 4.7 out of 5 stars.
To speak with one of our Family Advisors about senior care options and costs in Beaverton, call (855) 863-8283. | 2019-04-23T19:54:22 | https://www.caring.com/senior-care/in-home-care/oregon/beaverton |
I was wondering if anyone had a setup like this in their call center. I have a call center that we would like to associate customers to specific sales representative (VIP Service). As soon as these customer calls, we would redirect them to their salespersons. How can I achieve that? would it be possible to use a database? We are talking about something like 2500 customers with an average of 2-3 phone numbers per customer. I am using another call center (Avaya) and we have it setup with a SQL database and I am pushing to achieve the same thing with Elastix and the call center feature. I am sure that our Avaya could be replaced by Asterisk but still need to proove it and I am building my business case...Any help would be appreciated. | 2019-04-19T17:07:26 | https://www.elastix.org/community/threads/associate-callerid-to-agent.11991/ |
Succulent, meaty Italian anchovies with an outstanding balance of briny and sweet flavours.
Preserved solely in extra virgin olive oil, anchovies are delicious, healthy and with a huge gastronomic use.
Even today, processing the anchovies at Iasa is done completely by hand, respecting the traditions passed down through generations that enhance the product’s unique quality and taste.
Anchovies are fished in the spring and summer from so-called Cetara boats, as the lights on them attract fish into the nets, which are then hoisted onto the boat while still alive. Being such a local delicacy, the fish undergo the first stages of curing only hours after they are caught - especially important as the features of the blue fish deteriorate very easily.
After 12 months of curing under sea salt, the anchovies are carefully cleaned and deboned by hand. The firm pink fillets are laid over crisp white linen cloths that help absorb the brine and salt. After a few minutes of drying, the fillets are placed side-by-side in glass jars and covered with olive oil.
Use instead of salt in the base of a range of dishes, from famous Italian offerings such as pasta puttanesca and bagna cauda to simple, lesser known dishes like pasta c'anciova e muddica or in an anchovy frittata (Alici in Frittata).
Anchovies, extra virgin olive oil, salt. FISH. | 2019-04-24T18:12:14 | https://www.bellavitashop.co.uk/tinned-fish/433-anchovies-in-extra-virgin-olive-oil-95gr-8003950000000 |
Welcome to all of our Little Lake students and families to the 2018-19 school year. We look forward to collaborating with you in providing your children with the best education possible. Through the summer, many of our teachers have used the break to gain training in various disciplines. Parent volunteers have completed work around the school and our custodians have worked hard cleaning up the school and getting it ready for another year. Our teachers have been busy in training to support the district’s new Language Arts Curriculum Adoption, Benchmark Advance. We look forward to making great strides with our students in reading and writing. This year will be our second using Eureka to support our math instruction.
At Little Lake, we are committed to making our school a nurturing, warm, encouraging place for learning. We will continue use Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to support student behavior. We will be adding Restorative Practices to help our community heal when behavior goes astray. In addition, we are very excited to implement Playworks www.playworks.org to help make our recess time an even more engaging and positive time for recreation.
As always, I want you to remember that this is your school. I see families as key partners in education and it my hope that you will have a large role at Little Lake.
If you see me around the school, please stop and introduce yourself. I have an open door policy and am happy to talk with you. Grab me to say, “Hi” or to ask a brief question. If you want in depth time with me, I will ask you to request a meeting so I can give you my full attention. Ms. Maria Garcia, our Office Manager, has a copy of my calendar in the office.
At Little Lake, we welcome and need your involvement. We believe that education is a collaboration between the family and the educator. We cherish your support and want to know how we can support you. Little Lake is one family tree with strong roots and many branches. Thank you for all you have done for your children. I look forward to meeting you. | 2019-04-26T08:28:41 | https://littlelake.hemetusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=249281&type=d&pREC_ID=573198 |
Let's Be A Star had her third run for the stable today (17/09/14) at the Mornington City meeting and won beautifully. She jumped ok and was not bustled and settled second last. She worked her way through the field and ran on strongly to score by 0.2 lengths. It was a top ride by apprentice Jackie Beriman. | 2019-04-24T20:28:14 | http://stealthlodgeracing.com.au/stable/news/id/19096/new-stable-star |
Professor Elizabeth Iglesias will be participating in a conference on Defending Human Rights, sponsored by The Florida Bar International Law Section Standing Committee on Public International Law, Human Rights and Global Justice. Professor Iglesias will be giving the welcoming and closing remarks. The conference will be held on April 19 at the Newman Alumni Center on the University of Miami campus. Read more about the conference here. Professor Iglesias teaches courses in Constitutional Law, International Criminal Law, International Economic Law, Law and Political Economy and has published extensively in the fields of Critical Race Theory, Critical Race Feminism, and LatCit Theory. | 2019-04-18T16:52:07 | https://www.law.miami.edu/news/2019/april/professor-elizabeth-m-iglesias-participates-conference-defending-human-rights |
Canadian appliance manufacturer Inglis is part of the Whirlpool Corporation. Problems with the dryers can be related to the dryer operation—where the dryer won't run, or there's no heat being generated, for example—and to the dryer's results—where the garments are still wet, or there's a load of lint on the garments, for example. Troubleshooting an Inglis dryer can help you avoid the cost of a service call.
Check for blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers if the dryer won’t run.
Firmly close the dryer door if the dryer won't run. Press the "Start/Pause" button firmly.
Check for blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers if the dryer won't run. The dryer may run even if there's no heat because the heat may be generated by gas and the cycle run by electricity. You'll be able to tell there's no heat because the clothes will still be wet and the dryer will be cool after a cycle. Make sure gas is supplied. Check the bill has been paid and, if you are using propane gas (you have a gas tank outside), that the tank is full. Call your supplier.
Empty the lint tray if lint gets out of control. Check the vent pipe is connected properly—it's at the back; look for kinks in the flexible hose and look for blockages, like those missing socks in the flexible hose. Look at the exhaust vent on the exterior wall and try to identify blockages like snow. The flexible hose leads to this exhaust vent.
Remove any coins, buttons or paper clips if you hear rattling coming from the drum. | 2019-04-22T06:17:01 | https://www.hunker.com/13410299/how-to-troubleshoot-an-inglis-dryer |
You read it right. Carrot bacon!
Slice carrots into thin strips using either a mandolin or food processor to keep them uniform.
In a small bowl, whisk together broth, amino acid (we use Bragg’s), olive oil, liquid smoke, and smoked paprika. Then, in a shallow dish, toss sliced carrots with broth combination until carrots are completely coated.
Arrange carrot slices on a foil-wrapped baking sheet so that they don’t overlap. Put in oven and bake for 7 minutes. Pull baking sheet from the oven and flip carrots. Put baking sheet in the oven to bake for another 7-8 minutes. It might take more or less time depending on how thick or thin you sliced your carrots.
You’ll know your carrot bacon is done when the edges are crispy and the center of each slice looks dry.
Move carrot bacon to a plate with a paper towel to soak up any extra oil. Salt and pepper to taste.
Let cool to room temperature before crumbling over a salad or putting in a sandwich. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. | 2019-04-25T16:58:51 | https://veganuary.com/recipes/baked-carrot-bacon/ |
"at Cal, the football and b-ball players have handicapped placards for their cars. "That's a scandal waiting to hit Cal with NCAA sanctions. Cade McNown and several UCLA players got hauled into court for doing that some years back. | 2019-04-19T00:33:59 | http://www.modellmuseum-bsd.de/index.php?page_id=35&from=37830&select=3784 |
The forum is a multi-agency problem solving group who meet monthly to share intelligence-led information and discuss current complex cases of anti-social behaviour. These cases tend to be the most difficult with more complex issues to resolve. The forum confidentially discusses individuals and groups who are causing alarm and distress within their communities. The joint actions for tackling such behaviour are agreed and progressed, monitored and evaluated via this forum. The group work in partnership to resolve antisocial behaviour issues. | 2019-04-22T08:44:29 | https://www.stirling.gov.uk/community-leisure/safe-communities/safer-communities-forum/ |
‘Picnic At Hanging Rock’ Season 2: Is This Even A Thing Yet?
‘The Young And The Restless’ Spoilers For Thursday, August 16: Nick Tries To Buy Off Summer!
‘The Young And The Restless’ Spoilers Weekly Video Preview: Phyllis Slaps Summer Over Billy!
‘Bold And The Beautiful’ Spoilers For Week Of August 20: A Wedding, Honeymoon, Cake Fight & Custody Battle! | 2019-04-23T07:52:54 | https://www.inquisitr.com/category/entertainment/tv-entertainment/archives/2018/08/page/4/ |
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Abstract. We study the performance of affine arithmetic as a replacement for interval arithmetic in interval methods for ray casting implicit surfaces. Affine arithmetic is a variant of interval arithmetic designed to handle the dependency problem, and which has improved several interval algorithms in computer graphics.
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L. H. de Figueiredo and J. Stolfi. Adaptive enumeration of implicit surfaces with affine arithmetic. Computer Graphics Forum, 15(5):287-296, 1996.
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Last update: Thu Oct 27 15:38:42 BRST 2011 by lhf. | 2019-04-26T10:05:30 | http://webserver2.tecgraf.puc-rio.br/~lhf/sib99/ |
by a combination with the banking interest, which controlled the currency, and thereby had the mastery of the commercial interest, and connecting itself with the struggles for political ascendancy, there appeared to be no limit to its dangerous progress. It was from the hand of Mr. CALHOUN that this system and its combinations received their death blow. It was he who aroused public attention to its enormities, and with an admirable power of analysis--a patience and toil which a sense of duty to his country alone enabled him to exert placed before the people the abuses, the injustice and the consequences of the system in all its complicated effects. The subject began to be understood; it attracted the attention of the enlightened and reflecting to its obvious results, and the consequence was a decided change in public opinion against the extremes to which the system had been pushed. More reasonable counsels prevailed, and public opinion has been since verging to the opposite extreme, and has settled down in favor of the liberal policy of 1846. | 2019-04-22T17:01:24 | http://nutrias.org/~nopl/spec/pamphlets/clay/clay52.htm |
The iTel P13 is targeted at folks who want a smartphone with durable battery, but aren’t ready to spend much. As such, with just 512 MB of RAM and 8 GB internal storage, the device is loaded with a large 4000mAh battery. Although the itel P13 plus has 1 GB RAM.
The display on the iTel P13 is a 5.5-inch FullView display. In the heart, there’s a Quad-core CPU clocked at 1.3GHz, along with Mali-400MP2. Photography is handled by a dual 5 + 5-megapixel at the back, and just 2MP upfront Other specifications of the iTel P13 includes Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) FaceID and an expandable storage up to 32GB. | 2019-04-21T10:03:43 | https://www.droidafrica.net/itel-p13/ |
A few weeks ago, I wrote I was test driving a 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid for a week. Someone from Mercedez-Benz reads this blog and send me an email moments later. "If you're going to test drive the Fusion for a week, you have to test drive our smart fortwo for a week".
I've always been curious what it would be like to drive a Smart Car. This was an offer I couldn't refuse. Tomorrow morning, I'm off to Mercedez to pick up my 2009 smart fortwo passion coupé.
I've intentionally left "smart fortwo passion coupé" in lower case. One visit to their website and you'll see what I mean. Does anyone out there have any smart car driving experience?
I can't wait to hear how the week goes!
Have you actually driven a ''smart car''?
I have! Will be 5 years in December. Mine has 160,000 kms and I just came back from a 10,000 km road trip to BC and back.
I obviously have had no problems navigating 4 lane highways, nor has my 17 year old daughter.
I still LOVE the car and plan on enjoying it for many DECADES to come.
The darn thing meets more than 98% of my driving needs.
I owned one and loved it. Best car I ever owned...and ridiculously great on gas. | 2019-04-22T10:25:11 | https://www.torontomike.com/2009/08/test_driving_the_smart_fortwo.html |
By engaging in simple everyday activities and play, young children develop physical, social, intellectual, and emotional skills as well as build creativity and imagination. As a school leader, how do you support your teachers of early childhood students as they incorporate play and imagination into learning in the classroom? During this session we will reflect on the "WHY" behind Rider 78 and what that should mean for our teachers of early childhood. Participants will walk through necessary components for high-quality Prekindergarten and Kindergarten programs and how to support teachers as they design meaningful play activities for students. During our learning journey, participants will be invited to share struggles or strategies, and opportunities to network will be provided as we tackle the important task of supporting early childhood teachers and programs in Region 11.
contact Sharon Wittsche at [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the training program date. | 2019-04-21T16:42:36 | https://ontrac.esc11.net/Session.asp?Wksp_Num=013712 |
Know Sierra HS Class of 2013 graduates that are NOT on this List? Help us Update the 2013 Class List by adding missing names.
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If you are trying to find people that graduated in '13 at Sierra High in Tollhouse, CA, check the alumni list below that shows the class of 2013. | 2019-04-24T18:09:30 | http://sierrahighschool.net/tollhouse-ca/class-of-2013.html |
Gaetano’s story is one that emphasizes it is possible at any age, and under any life circumstances, to embark on a new journey and realize a dream. It’s a story of how someone from a small farming town in Sicily, with a Grade 5 education, immigrates to Canada and only two years later starts a printing company in the basement of his family home. It’s a story of, decades later, at an age when most people are enjoying retirement, starting a wide-reaching global television network despite having no prior experience in TV.
It’s a story that began 100 years years ago, on August 24,1917.
Our Founder was born in a small farming town in Southern Italy called Cattolica Eraclea; a poor town with no electricity, roads or schools. During his childhood years, Gaetano worked on his parents’ farm, travelling to school in a nearby town. After serving in World War II, Gaetano returned home and married Giuseppina with whom he would have 10 children. Farm life in Italy was difficult though, so when Giuseppina was pregnant with their fifth child, Gaetano decided it was time to sell all their worldly possessions and pursue a better life for his family in Canada. Over the course of two years working long, hard days laying track for CP Rail, Gaetano and his family moved from a rented apartment in Toronto to a small owned home with a big mortgage – and most significantly, a small basement.
When Gaetano was 11 years old, he had a life-changing opportunity to study mass media and communications with the Society of Saint Paul at a Catholic seminary in northern Italy, far from his hometown. That motivated him to choose a career in mass media and to decide to make a difference in this world. For an 11-year-old with incredible determination, these words stood for more than a dream, but rather a destiny. Two years after emigrating from Italy, Gaetano started a printing business in that basement of the first small Gagliano home. He had no resources to speak of, and at the beginning also continued to work 12 hours a day for CP Rail. But he had two bold goals: to lay the foundation for a print media company based on integrity, and to create a company that embraced its responsibility to help build stronger, better communities. He bought a small letterpress and began printing wedding invitations, business cards and letterhead. He named his business “St. Joseph Printing” after Canada’s patron saint and the patron saint of workers to honour the company’s associates.
Through sheer hard work and dedication, over the first two decades, Gaetano grew the company from a one-person, part-time print operation into a mid-sized offset print organization. During the late 70s and early 80s, inspired by their father’s lifelong passion and dedication, Gaetano’s children began joining the business. St. Joseph expanded into a successful commercial printer with large advertising contracts. Over the next decade, Gaetano and his children expanded the company by acquiring a photo studio, the Queen’s Printer (including printing facilities in every province) and two magazine publishers. Through strategic acquisitions and organic growth the family continued to evolve the business into what is today a national omnichannel communications leader with 1,400 associates.
In his 86th year, Gaetano realized his life’s work was not done. He experienced a compelling call to harness the power of modern media to spread good works with people from all walks of life and cultural communities. In this spirit, shortly after World Youth Day 2002 in Toronto, Gaetano founded Salt + Light Catholic Media Foundation and Salt + Light Television, Canada’s first Catholic television network. Salt + Light is now available to more than 2.5 million viewers across Canada and many more millions of viewers around the world. It has produced over 40 documentaries and TV series and has launched a satellite radio program, a magazine and numerous web-based initiatives including a blog and live stream that are viewed daily by people worldwide. He heard regularly from people all over the world sharing how meaningful the content is to them and how much it had changed their lives.
Recognizing his lifelong achievements and dedication to helping others, Gaetano was named a Knight of the Order of St. Sylvester in 1992 and a Member of the Order of Canada in 1998. He has received two honorary doctorates from Canadian Universities and was given the title of Commendatore, one of Italy’s highest honorary rankings.
Gaetano Gagliano's secret was innovative yet quite simple. It involved responsibility to the community, decency, respect, integrity, and faith. He succeeded in achieving balance that made his life and business so fruitful because he learned early on about serving others and giving back to society. He stuck to his values and principles, even when it wasn’t convenient to do so.
100 years after his birth, we are reminded of the power of hope - to hold on tight to it at every age, to use it to fuel our dreams, and to share it with all those around us. Gaetano’s hope, values and determined spirit will forever be at the heart of St. Joseph Communications and we are honoured to carry on his legacy. | 2019-04-22T22:27:42 | https://saltandlighttv.org/blogfeed/getpost.php?id=77166 |
We have tested and verified that Dash Micro Reader Type-C works with all type-C devices that we can find, except for One Plus 2.
Incompatible: One Plus 2 -- its type-C port is not standard-compliant. For One Plus 2, we recommend to use our Dash Micro reader with MicroUSB plug together with their official Type-C-to-MicroUSB adapter.
Dash Micro readers have been designed to work with cases that are less than 3mm thick -- most silicone/plastic/TPU/leather cases meet this criterion. For case thicker than 3mm, you would need to take it off to connect the reader unless there is an opening around the Type-C port of at least 20mmX6.5mm. Some rugged cases including many Otterbox cases are thicker than 3mm.
Nexus devices with Type-C port have built-in support for external USB storage such as our Dash Micro Reader Type-C.
Limitations of built-in support: (1) only Fat32 file system is supported; (2) Apps can't access files stored on external USB storage directly; you can only open files (and copy/move etc.) via the built-in external USB storage Explorer App.
Note: these are limitations of Nexus' built-in software, not limitations of our Dash Reader. | 2019-04-23T05:56:09 | http://meenova.com/st/sp_d3c.html |
We got duped…big time. After days of hanging drywall, we got fairly good at it.
Mark can cut and hang it like a pro.
And he’s getting some pretty big arm muscles using his Dewalt power tool to screw it in. We thought it was easy-peasy. Look how smug I am with the drywall…holding it up with just one finger.
That feeling of superiority quickly went away when we started the mudding and taping.
You have to do it quickly so the mud doesn’t dry while you’re working with it. But you don’t want to go too fast because then you have grooves and divets that shouldn’t be there.
Soooo many people told us to hire a professional to do this part of the renovation. Why are we so hard-headed?
Are you guys doing a smooth finish or texture/stipple? Smooth finish is the fun/hard part, sand/skimcoat/sand/skim/primer/skimcoat!
We’re planning to do a smooth finish…it’s pretty hard to get perfect. It’s taking up more time than we thought. | 2019-04-24T18:32:41 | https://ilove2sweat.com/2014/08/05/the-bane-of-our-existence/ |
Meadow Hill embeds a Thumbie or Buddie Standard Charm into beautiful hardwood keepsake urns crafted in Colorado Springs by Davis Whitehall Company. Hide a special note, a lock of hair, or other small momento inside the cavity accessed on the backside of the Heartfelt Keepsake™ Urn.
Choose from three wood types: maple, cherry and walnut. | 2019-04-19T18:36:00 | https://ware.care/product/heart-keepsake-urn-with-embedded-standard-charm/ |
1.3.3Is it for all Type skin?
Luna Gold Serum Reviews: Skin is the thing that everyone wants to clear and acne free. But as we grow up, skin problems also get an increase with our age. Skin started to get loose after the age of 40. Everyone wants to get rid of these problems. The better solution for these problems is skin care product. There are large numbers of skin product in the market and getting the best one is always hectic.
Luna Gold Serum support a happy, ageless, and smooth look so that you can feel more relax and happy with your skin.
Luna Skin Serum is a natural care formula which has no side effect the skin and used to solve all skin problems. These days because of hectic lifestyle people did not care about their skin. Skin gets dull before time. You seem older than yours younger one. But if use the Luna Gold Serum then all your skin problems gets dissolve. This is easy to use the product and you just need few minutes for this product.
The main benefit of this product is that it may help to get the smooth skin which is free from acne and other skin problems. The product treats fine lines and wrinkles all through your entire skin surface, as well as around your eyes and neck.
It is accessible only online and hard to get from the retail shops.
Over dose may be dangerous.
Is it for all Type skin?
Till date, there is no side effect noted. Most of its customer is happy with the result. This is proved from the positive Luna Skincare review that is placed by its users. Luna Gold Serum is clinically approved to provide complete secure results. It is also safe to use because it contains all natural component and no harmful content in it. That is why you do not require any prescription to purchase this supplement.
Luna Gold Serum is very easy to use and take your 5 to10 minutes. Before applying the cream on face, wash it properly with clean water. Then dry it a clean towel. Put the cream on face and massage it well until it soaks in the face.
From where I can purchase this wonderful formula?
Luna Skincare Anti Aging Formula is not generally available at the local cosmetic as well as retail stores. Thus, the best way to purchase Luna Gold Serum is by visiting its authorized website. Adding on, a free trial period is offered by the company for the new users.
You can acquire the free trial offer pack of this wonderful anti wrinkle cream by repairing the online registration form as well as transferring the postage charges. After correct form filling, you will obtain the product in 4-5 business days.
Luna Gold Serum is one of the best products in the market which help to take away the wrinkles from the skin. So if want to try this product, do hurry and put your order online. | 2019-04-21T06:25:59 | http://www.innovationdiet.com/luna-gold-serum-reviews/ |
Owston Palm Civets is a small forest-dwelling carnivore that is endangered due to the loss of habitat and being hunted.
The consumption of exotic animals, including snakes and masked palm civets, is rooted in local culture and widespread in Guangdong, where SARS first broke out in November.
All palm civets are to be killed "in a few days," said Dr.
Food Habits Palm civets are primarily frugivorous, feeding on berries and pulpy fruits, including those of Ficus trees and palms.
The feces of palm civets are used in some types of coffee preparation. | 2019-04-20T01:01:09 | http://srv1.thewebsiteofeverything.com/animals/mammals/Carnivora/Viverridae/Paradoxurus/ |
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You have to be well informed when it comes to Bathroom Wall Panels in Big Rapids, MI. We will make sure you know what can be expected. You won't face any kind of unexpected surprises if you work with Bathroom Wall Panel Guys. You can start by talking about your project with our client service staff when you call 888-408-1113. We're going to review your concerns when you call us and help you get set up with a scheduled visit. We always show up at the arranged time, prepared to work closely with you.
When you're organizing a job for Bathroom Wall Panels in Big Rapids, MI, you'll find good reasons to call Bathroom Wall Panel Guys. We offer the highest customer care ratings, the highest quality equipment, and the most useful and successful money saving practices. Our company has the experience that you need to meet all of your ambitions. Contact 888-408-1113 if you need Bathroom Wall Panels in Big Rapids, and we are going to work together with you to expertly accomplish your project. | 2019-04-23T18:52:44 | http://www.bathroomwallpanelguys.com/mi/bathroom-wall-panels-in-big-rapids/ |
2016 May 09: Transit of Mercury. Report from Rousay.
As with the 2003 Transit of Mercury 0f May 07, the entire event was observed from Rousay.
Whereas in 2003 the first and final contacts both took place before noon, this year (2016) first contact occurred with Sun and planet close to the meridian and at a higher altitude. This afforded better image quality than in 2003 enabling higher powers to be used on the telescopes to assess the timing of first contact.
This year the duration from first to final contact was 07h 28m compared to 05h 17m in 2003. Even so, the Sun's altitude at last contact this year was somewhat greater than the first contact in 2003 so that overall conditions were more favourable in 2016.
In 2003 we employed a single 100mm aperture anchormat, whereas this year we had three instruments in use two on electrically driven equatorial mounts.
The 120mm f/7.5 apochromatic was fitted with a Baader solar filter stopped down to 95mm aperture for imaging and a Polaroid filter on full aperture for visual observations. Powers used ranged from 35x to 180x.
The 100mm apochromatic f/9 fitted with a glass Orion Solar filter at power 45x for full-disc imaging.
The position of the Sun for the hour leading up to final contact was not accessible from the main observing site so that a portable 100mm achromatic refractor was used on a firm tripod equipped with Orion glass filter working at 45x.
General Observations: Atmospheric conditions throughout the day were of moderate to good transparency (some haze at times); seeing quality fair to good but seldom outstanding.
To secure clear mages of the Sun is a somewhat hit and miss affair with rapidly changing seeing quality at the best of times. However, there are brief moments of good seeing enabling fine detail to be recorded on the Sun in visible (white) light—sunspots, faculae.
A transit of the Sun by Mercury and Venus, but Mercury in particular, affords a unique opportunity to assess the quality of the imaging process since, unlike sunspots, the planet presents a clear, sharp, black subject.
Contacts are very challenging. First contact this year took place, as we remarked, with the two objects at a good altitude above the horizon. To time this event required visual observations at relatively high powers with an accurate knowledge for position on the solar limb. One just had to hope for reasonable seeing and this was the case this time. With the Sun’s limb for reference, it was quite impressive to see how quickly Mercury advanced onto the disc, despite the whole event taking over 7 hours.
In all we secured over 600 images.
First contact 09 May 2016 11h 12m 06s Sun's altitude: 47° 9' 29"
Last contact 09 May 2016 18h 40m 13s Sun's altitude: 11° 9' 17"
For comparison we give data for the 2003 transit below.
First contact 07 May 2003 05h 14m 23s Sun's altitude: 8° 4' 59"
Last contact 07 May 2003 10h 31m 23s Sun's altitude: 44° 17' 33"
Duration of Transit: 05h 17m 00s approx.
Actual observational data from Springfield: first image 05h 12m UT, final image 10h 27m UT.
White lines show location of contacts. These are not, of course, the very first and last contacts (see text).
160509 12h 42m 120mm refr. 140x Canon IXUS.
Note: sunspots to the far right highlighted. Without the highlighting Mercury appears black in comparison, since the spot is at a temperature of around 4200° C.
The images have been “corrected” to direct view i.e. top is North left is East and right is West.
Left click to enlarge images.
All exposures 1/1000 sec with varying ISO values to suit conditions etc.
2019 Nov 11 Only partially visible from Orkney.
2032 Nov 13 Only partially visible from Orkney.
2039 Nov 7 Visible from Orkney in morning (short duration).
2049 May 7 Visible from Orkney (very favourable).
2052 Nov 9 Not visible from Orkney.
2062 May 10 Only partially visible from Orkney (late pm). | 2019-04-21T16:04:55 | http://www.spanglefish.com/northernskies/index.asp?pageid=649896 |
These octal bus transceivers are designed for asynchronous two-way communication between data buses. The control-function implementation minimizes external timing requirements.
The SNx4LS245 devices allow data transmission from the A bus to the B bus or from the B bus to the A bus, depending on the logic level at the direction-control (DIR) input. The output-enable (OE) input can disable the device so that the buses are effectively isolated. | 2019-04-19T02:36:55 | http://www.ti.com/product/SN74LS245 |
Constructed in 2008 year, the hotel's building is a reminder of an elegant style, located just off Madison Square Mall.
Located close to Sci-Quest, the hotel has 60 rooms, and boasts access to a bus stop.
The designer hotel in a downtown area is complete with 149 rooms and an indoor pool, offering cots and a play area to guests with children.
The hotel includes an indoor swimming pool, boasting a convenient location close to U.S. Space & Rocket Center.
The venue has a café bar and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool on site and offers direct access to a bus stop just few steps away.
The hotel offers a charming accommodation with 130 rooms in the recreational area of Huntsville.
Thanks to the perfect location, the hotel is set right in the centre of Huntsville, and also you can enjoy a saltwater pool on-site.
This hotel features a heated swimming pool along with an indoor heated pool, an outdoor swimming pool and a picnic area, boasting a location in the southern part of the city close to Botanical Gardens.
The accomodation is conveniently placed near Oakwood University, offering 149 rooms along with an outdoor restaurant.
Based in an Ottoman-style building, the hotel welcomes guests in 107 rooms since 2006, and offers to enjoy an outdoor swimming pool.
This property welcomes guests since 2008 in the heart of Huntsville, offering inviting rooms and canoeing, hiking and bowling.
This venue in a busy area offers guests an outdoor swimming pool and a grill restaurant.
The hotel offers easy access to U.S. Space & Rocket Center, boasting 70 rooms in the centre of Huntsville.
The designer hotel is located in a business area with quick access to Botanical Gardens.
Less than 7 km from the city centre of Huntsville, this 90-room accommodation features a tennis court and a golf course.
The hotel has a 24-hour restaurant plus 109 rooms and is located in a tourist area.
Near the hotel, there are a motorway and a bus stop and guests can easily reach Bridge Street Town Centre which is not far away.
Within walking distance of Big Spring Park, this business hotel offers non-smoking rooms plus a gym area and a fitness centre.
Boasting access to Madison Square Mall, the hotel includes a summer terrace, a picnic area and tennis courts onsite providing guests with comfortable rooms.
If you are searching for a cozy accommodation for your next holiday in Huntsville, we are delighted to present you with great Huntsville hotel deals. Booked.net allows you to limit your search in Alabama by price range and accommodation types. We have design and boutique hotels with a big list of amenities and services along with other popular accommodation options which provide you with an ideal base for exploring.
For budget lodging, choose Candlewood Suites Huntsville, which comes at 99US$ per night, or Days Inn And Suites Huntsville, which charges 58US$.
Nature lovers will appreciate being in closer proximity to a cove, a river and parks staying at Springhill Suites Huntsville Downtown with rates at 135US$.
If you're planning to visit Maple Hill Cemetery, try The Hooper House that comes with hiking, a free carpark and complimentary private parking.
For visitors who are food enthusiasts, the deluxe The Westin Huntsville is a prime choice, located 100 meters away from Panera Bread, a restaurant serving American and healthy flares. If you are passionate about design and luxuriousness, choose Four Points By Sheraton Huntsville Airport near Wade Mountain Nature Preserve or Huntsville Marriott At The Space & Rocket Center near Huntsville Art League Gallery and Studios. The 3-star Holiday Inn Huntsville Downtown is an option for those who prefer reliable service.
Quality Inn & Suites Huntsville is family-friendly accommodation located within walking distance to U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Springhill Suites Huntsville West/Research Park is a popular resort with a tennis court and an outdoor swimming pool for an unforgettable stay.
Huntsville is a pioneer in space exploration.
It is called the Rocket City for its aeronautical heritage like the restored Saturn V and the Apollo shuttles, while at the U.S. Space Camp you can be introduced to the day-to-day life of the real astronauts.
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By pure accident, John Hunt chose this area of sheer wilderness in 1805. Soon this small town began to take shape being the first ever incorporated town in the state and today serves as the birthplace of Alabama.
Even though the Civil War brought Union troops to the city, this foreign presence wasn’t long in Huntsville. The city concentrated on business sustained mainly through textiles. This brought a good deal of money to the city making it a ‘cotton town’. Consequently, people boosted Huntsville for its emerging job opportunities and today only former ‘mill villages’ in the neighborhood of the city are reminders of its textile past.
With World War II Huntsville shifted interest to technologies. Famous constructor Wernher von Braun with colleagues reshaped the city into a think tank of military innovations. Consequently, the famous George C. Marshall space Flight Center was established in Huntsville. Huntsville is till a hub for aerospace industry.
Rockets are great symbols of the city’s past, but its present is even more culturally diverse. Huntsville is home to Havoc hockey, Huntsville stars baseball and Alabama Vipers football. In addition, the city features three shopping centers and abundance of dining choices. While you are in Huntsville, you shouldn’t miss one of the best coffee houses - The Klatsch. With the aroma of its fried aroma beans is perfumed all Jefferson street in downtown historic Huntsville.
You can book a hotel in Huntsville a stone’s throw from any of these attractions at Booked.net. | 2019-04-19T06:16:57 | https://www.booked.net/hotels/us/al/huntsville |
Welch Nossaman was one of the first white persons to come to Pagosa Springs with the intention of staying. In the fall of 1876, he and two other men built a cabin near the Pagosa Hot Springs and hauled in supplies for the winter. They spent the winter at the springs. In the springtime, Indians returned to the hot spring.
This story was posted on December 1, 2016. | 2019-04-21T02:39:55 | http://www.pagosasun.com/nossaman-settling-at-the-pagosah-hot-spring/ |
'New Dog in Town'--In a heartwarming flashback story, we learn how Clifford's enormous size frightened T-Bone when they first met. T- Bone learns that 'you can't judge a book by its cover' -- friends come in all shapes and sizes. 'Get Well'--Emily Elizabeth comes down with a bad cold, and Clifford and friends want to help her feel better. Using their imaginations and the resources around them, they create a card, collect flowers and fashion a small gift. When they present their offerings to Emily Elizabeth, it is obvious they have succeeded in making her feel cared for and loved. The dogs discover it's the thought behind a gift that matters most. | 2019-04-22T20:24:59 | http://aptv.org/episodes/1401428/Clifford-the-Big-Red-Dog/New-Dog-In-Town/Get-Well/ |
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It is currently not possible to combine one coupon code with another when purchasing Fabfitfun's products. You can only use one single coupon code per order and moreoveron top of that, there is only one field to enter a discount code so combining multiple promo codes is out of question. But if you are aware of any sitewide coupon that you want to use on a special promotion or offer that doesn't need a coupon, it could come in handy. Just use the coupon code on top of the promo offer just like you would on a regular purchase; just make sure that you don't need to know any coupon code to redeem the special promo in the first place.
Fabfitfun Printable Coupons aren't listed on this site because we only specialize in coupons that can be used online on their official site. We may have printable coupons in very rare and special occasions. Printable coupons can come in handy when you are making an in-store purchase. | 2019-04-18T10:18:20 | http://www.getbeststuff.com/coupons-fabfitfun |
Born January 10th, 1974, in Los Angeles.
Jody is a native Southern Californian, who was raised in Los Angeles as a child and spent most of his life in a rural area of Orange County. Influenced by his mother, who is also an artist, Jody developed a passion for the arts. As a child, became fascinated with one of his grandfather's art pieces hanging on his walls, setting the stage for the future artist.
Finding it hard to focus in school because of dyslexia, he resorted to daydreaming and doodling on notebook paper. His sketches became the basis for many future pieces. He Attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo right after high school. While at school, he discovered two artists that would change his life, Salvador Dali & Arshile Gorky. He found out that the art piece he loved so much on his grandfather's wall was a Dali limited-edition print of one of his rare ink paintings. Jody borrowed some paints and a canvas from his mother, and the bug bit him and his visions were realized on canvas. He painted for friends as a means to pay for his supplies and his new habit.
He graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Graphic Communication, with a Design Concentration, and an Art Minor. He remained living in idyllic San Luis Obispo for another 5 years, working for a digital print company as a production manager. During this time, he created many digital art pieces and delved into the guitar as another form of artistic expression. While having little formal art training, Jody is primarily a self-taught artist.
He moved back to L.A. in the summer of 2002 where he now resides in Silver Lake, Los Angeles with his wife and 2 cats. He's been painting for years, and is now showcasing his work in the Los Angeles area. | 2019-04-22T09:20:22 | http://jodybrusca.com/BioPage.htm |
APPLE SEEDS: The Ides of March can be darkness that precedes the light.
APPLE SEEDS: Do you own your dad?
APPLE SEEDS: Yeah… Women deserve a day!
APPLE SEEDS: Smile and everybody wins.
APPLE SEEDS: Best of times, or the worst of times?
APPLE SEEDS: Whose crib is it anyway? | 2019-04-19T03:10:38 | https://inquinte.ca/category/apple-seeds |
This proposal will provide the applicant, Chia Wang, with training in the epidemiologic study of viral transmission. Dr. Wang is a board certified ID physician with a MS in Epidemiology. During her fellowship at the University of Washington, she studied heterosexual HIV transmission in Africa. This project formed the foundation of a long term interest in the epidemiology of transmission and acquisition of infection. This proposal describes her research interests in the area of non-parenteral transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV). ? In Aim 1, we will study individuals with chronic infection in a longitudinal study of the prevalence and pattern of shedding of HCV RNA in saliva and genital tract fluids. Furthermore, information about oral and genital tract inflammatory conditions will be collected to investigate the hypothesis that such conditions may increase shedding.
In Aim 2, we explore the hypothesis that transmission may occur more efficiently during the acute phases of HCV infection. We will establish early serum viral load dynamics and mucosal shedding patterns in incident cases of HCV identified from a local cohort of HCV negative current IDUs. Finally, in Aim 3, we will examine potential risk factors in individuals who deny parenteral modes of transmission by incorporating audio computer-assisted survey instrument (ACASI) technology to reduce under-reporting bias and specific survey techniques to reduce recall bias. The under-reporting rate of stigmatized behaviors such as intravenous drug use will be determined in subjects who deny such risk factors in traditional face-to-face interviews. Reporting of other potential non-parenteral risk factors for hepatitis C, such as intranasal cocaine use, will be compared to that of a control population derived from general medicine clinic. The mode of infection in 20-30% of hepatitis C-infected individuals remains poorly understood. The findings of the proposed research study may confirm suspected transmission routes such as sexual exposure, or may refute current figures suggesting that a substantial proportion of infections may occur non- parenterally. In addition, the proposed project will provide Dr. Wang with training in viral transmission research beyond her rather focused fellowship project, with the goal of establishing her expertise in this field and providing her with skills to pursue further independent studies in the transmission of hepatitis C and other viruses. ? ? | 2019-04-20T12:53:17 | http://grantome.com/grant/NIH/K23-AI051523-02 |
When the team at Goodstart Wangaratta Williams Road, Victoria, first started talking about their playground upgrade, they knew the most important aspect was to get rid of the fences dividing up spaces.
Four play spaces were reduced to two, with children up to the age of three years old sharing a yard, and those aged three to five together.
“It’s made such a huge difference to the centre because now siblings can play together and the bigger spaces mean the children can just run and run,” centre director Nicole Jackson said.
And that’s exactly what the children have been doing since the new playgrounds opened at the end of July – running.
The two- month upgrade, which cost more than $100,000, is well shaded with native trees and plants and plenty of space for exploring.
Digging patches and sand pits are new, as well as a new fort in the three to five year old playground.
“The new areas really help build their imaginations – they can be anything they want to be and do anything they want to do on any given day,” she said.
The Wangaratta Williams Road team worked with Stable Projects in Victoria to complete the project and Ms Jackson said the experience couldn’t have been better.
Goodstart is a social enterprise with social purpose at its heart and a commitment to providing quality early learning for all children – both indoors and outdoors.
Activity, Creativity, "Expert advice", "Physical activity"
Activity, Confidence, "Early learning", "Fun Activities", Imagination, "Physical activity" | 2019-04-22T22:04:04 | https://www.goodstart.org.au/news-and-advice/august-2018-(1)/new-playground-gives-children-back-their-space |
Two tables are available online via OpenTable.com for dinner service, one @ 5:30pm (party of 4) and one @ 9:15pm (party of 4).
Two tables are also available online for lunch service, one at @ 11:00 am (party of 4) and one at 11:15 am (party of 2) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. The French Laundry does not offer lunch Monday – Thursday.
That pretty much counted us out, unless we wanted to try nab the Sunday lunch table. At the same $240 a head for lunch though, dinner felt like a better value option.
The French Laundry’s phone lines open at 10am PST – or 5am in Melbourne time – again, two calendar months to the day. This means that if you want a table on the 4th of June, you need to call up on the 4th of April. Bearing in mind that the West Coast of USA is almost a full day behind Melbourne, you’d actually need to call on the 5th of April.
Anyway, back to our story. Eagerly watching our clock, 5am arrives. Ritsy and I start dialling in, to be immediately greeted by busy tones. After about a minute, I get the magic international dialling success tone – I get excited and tell Ritsy “I’m through!! Stop Dialling!!” – but I soon realise I have gotten the same “Our reservation office is currently closed” message. Damn.
So we continued – dial, wait, busy tone, hang up, dial, wait, busy tone, hang up – over and over again for another 10 minutes, before I got the magic dialling successful tone – this time I got disconnected! Double Damn! Another 10 minutes went by, and we got through again – another disconnection!!
It was about this point I realised just how difficult getting in to this place was. I was starting to wonder if we would end up with a table at all, and it was making me sad. The thought of having to do this for the next 3 days was not a nice one.
Before long it was 5:30am. I was very close to giving up, but wanted to at least be put onto a wait list. And then, at 5:32am, it happened. I finally got through to their reservation queue! A few minutes later, I was speaking to someone.
I was so drained at this point, I stupidly asked if they had availability of a table of two for tonight, to be greeted by “urrrrrrrrrr” – and Ritsy hurriedly correcting me! I then – correctly – asked for a table for two in two months time – and couldn’t believe it when he said “Yes, we have availability for a party of two at 5:30pm”. Woohoo!!
After a short speech about the dress code, and exchanging our email address (and giving the man the wrong internationally adjusted mobile phone number) for the booking confirmation, it was done. I hung up the phone, and instantly knew that we wouldn’t be able to get back to sleep as we were way too excited.
It’s possibly the most exciting foodie moment of our lives – we’re going to The French Laundry!!!! | 2019-04-19T06:39:18 | http://www.pirags.com/2010/12/15/a-table-for-two-at-the-french-laundry-napa/ |
Alfred A. Kultgen, 77, of Hwy 57, town of Fredonia died Monday, January 10, 2005 at Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Port Washington where he had been a resident the last month.
He was born December 8, 1927 in the Town of Fredonia to Leo N. and Ann Weyker Kultgen. He actively operated the family’s 3 generation dairy and beef farm until 2001. Over the years he had been active at St. Rose Parish through CYO softball and the Holy Name Society. He was a former member of the School Board of Education of the Northern Ozaukee School District. He enjoyed polkas, bowling, softball, volleyball and politics.
He is survived by his sister Mary (Ron) Schommer of Fredonia, four brothers, Lee (Joanne) and Paul (Bev) Kultgen of Random Lake, John (Pam) of Chana, IL and Henry (Judy) Kultgen of Fredonia, 14 nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 7:30PM Thursday, January 13, 2005 at Holy Rosary Parish-St. Rose Chapel, Fredonia. Reverend Richard Fleischmann and Rev. James Ernster will be the celebrants. Interment will be in St. Rose Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 7:15PM AT CHURCH. Memorials to the charity of choice appreciated. | 2019-04-19T12:27:28 | http://www.poolefh.com/kultgen-alfred/ |
Shidou Hikaru, Ryuuzaki Umi and Hououji Fuu are friends who go to the same school and will soon be parting ways for high school. Suddenly, a strange fairy, named Mokona, appears in front of them and they, apparently are the only ones who can see this strange creature. At the same time, strange monsters and wizards start to appear in the city of Tokyo. One of these strange beings is the wizard Clef, who will protect and try to guide the three girls in order for them to become the Magic Knights, awaken their Mashin, guardian spirits, and fight against the evil wizards from Cephiro, who are trying to invade the human world. Another being from the other world whom the girls will meet is the magic user Alcyone with her spirit beast, which is in the form of a cat, who can control the element of ice.
The farther into the magical world of Cephiro the magic knights venture into, the greater the danger and the responsibility resting upon their young shoulders. Will they be able to save the human world from being invaded and destroyed? Or will the fate of the human world be sealed with its destruction. | 2019-04-21T12:21:12 | http://anyinput.blogspot.com/2008/11/magic-knight-rayearth.html |
I was recently in Rockford IL and I happened to drive by Mid Way Village. It reminded me of this amazing cake smash session with the M family last year. We had perfect weather and of course their girls were ADORABLE!
It was so hard to pick any favorites from this session because they were all so great and such a great variety of shots. The cake is of course a custom design by Sweet Dream Desserts! | 2019-04-24T00:39:13 | http://www.wigglebugphotography.com/2015/05/outdoor-cake-smash-session-in-rockford.html |
ECPI University College of Business and Criminal Justice has campus locations in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Each campus features modern, interactive classrooms and labs and is open at convenient times with day, evening and weekend hours to fit a variety of student schedules. In addition, we offer online learning that allows students to earn an education anytime from anywhere with an Internet connection.
I’m a management assistant at one of the world’s largest transportation providers. ECPI taught me more than just how to be a hard worker. They taught me how to be a good thinker. | 2019-04-18T21:15:47 | https://discover.ecpi.edu/bcj/locations.php |
In our house we celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah. I grew up celebrating both, my Mom is Jewish and my Dad was raised Catholic. I always thought it was “normal” when I was young, then eventually realized not everyone does it this way. Anyone remember the “Chrismukkah” episode of The OC? That’s my life! Even though it’s not traditional, I am so excited to continue the same traditions with Dean. Hanukkah means 8 nights of presents so I am always looking for books and smaller items and for Christmas we do 1 or 2 big gifts. This year were staying home for Christmas. Ryan actually has to work on the 25th so we are taking a trip after on the 27th. I wanted to share a list of the gifts I’m eyeing for Dean this year.
Oball Go Grippers Bounce ‘N Zoom Speedway– This combines 2 things Dean loves, standing and playing and cars. Plus a pack of extra cars would make a great Hanukkah gift.
My Fist Mickey Markers and Paper– He is just starting to enjoy coloring but I wouldn’t dare give him regular markers!
Personalized Name Puzzle– I’ve actually given this exact one as a gift and it was beautiful, such a great way for kids to learn the letters in their name.
My First Anywhere Chair– I have always wanted one of these for Dean. I know Amazon has cheaper ones but I think the Pottery Barn’s regular size would be perfect because he is bigger now. I think it would be great therapy for him sitting and standing.
Wooden Table and Chairs– He’s ready to have a place to sit for a snack or color at. I am loving this neutral set, they even have stools so 4 kids can sit at a time, gotta have room for his buddies!
Nesting and Sorting Garages and Cars– One of my friends sent Dean this as a gift and he absolutely loves putting the cars in the garages. I love that he’s learning numbers and colors. Everything Melissa and Doug is great and I plan on giving lots of their toys as gifts this year.
Walk In Kitchen– We actually already gave this to Dean as an early gift and he is obsessed. It keeps him busy longer than anything else, it better at that price. My husband was set on a tool bench but there is so much for him to do in this house and his friends can play with him as well.
May I join Dean at his table. Looks like fun. Good for you to celebrate. I grew up in an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood and some of my best friends taught me the ways of their life. It was fun and I really enjoyed the food. | 2019-04-18T23:15:10 | https://theabilitymom.com/2017/11/21/chrismukkah-gift-guide/ |
How do you pay your bill at Joe's Oyster Bar?
Well, all prices are in Mexican pesos, but you can also pay with US dollars or by credit card. Joe's Oyster Bar gives a reasonable exchange rate for those who wish to pay in US dollars. However, the exchange rate will be less than you can get at a bank. So, we HIGHLY recommend that you pay with pesos! You can also exchange US$ for pesos at the cashier's window.
Can I run a tab at Joe's Oyster Bar?
If it is not busy, you can usually run a tab with your waiter. When it is super busy, you need to pay when you get each round of drinks! We highly recommend that you do NOT run a tab! We have seen so many people run a tab and forget how many drinks they had. Then, when they go to pay, they get in an argument with the waiter over how much they actually drank! | 2019-04-20T18:39:16 | http://joesoysterbar.com/Joes-Oyster-Bar-Money.html |
Dental implants are the state-of-the-art replacement method for one or several missing teeth. While implants provide a strong and natural tooth replacement, there is always a small risk of infection after the implant is placed. Here are three things you can do to minimize the chances of an infection after dental implant surgery.
Food particles that get trapped in the gum line or in the spaces between teeth and implants are the leading cause of plaque buildup and peri-implant infection (infection of the tissues surrounding the implant). Even if you maintain good dental hygiene, it can be difficult to remove 100 percent of stubborn food particles that have lodged themselves in hard-to-reach places. The best way to protect new implants from infection caused by leftover food particles is to choose what you eat carefully.
Certain soft foods leave fewer particles behind both because they require less chewing and because it is easier for saliva to rinse them away from your teeth. Examples of soft foods that you can eat during recovery from dental implant surgery include soups, mashed potatoes, soft fish such as baked tilapia, and applesauce.
While the tissues around a new dental implant are still sore and healing, it can be painful to apply the pressure necessary to properly clean the base of the implant. Fortunately, there are specialized tools that can remove plaque and food particles around implants without causing any pain during your recovery. One of the most popular options is a water flosser, which uses a small rotating head and a jet of water to gently clean implants without applying excess pressure to the gums.
While dental health may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to health risks of smoking, tobacco smoke significantly increases the risk of infection following dental implant installation. Additionally, smoking causes a number of negative affects that contribute to the loss of natural teeth and make eventual failure of dental implants more likely.
Tobacco smoke contributes to infection around new implants by inhibiting the body's immune response. Smoking reduces blood flow to oral tissues, limiting their ability to fight bacteria that causes inflammation of the socket around the implant. Smoking further promotes infection by reducing saliva production, allowing more food and bacteria to cling to your teeth.
Use these tips to avoid peri-implant infections so your new implants can heal correctly and stay strong for years to come. Contact a company like Webster Cosmetic Dental LTD for more information. | 2019-04-23T00:28:36 | http://artwearinthegalleries.com/2016/01/23/3-tips-for-preventing-infections-around-new-dental-implants/ |
A surrogate mother is a woman who carries and gives birth to the child of another woman, who is usually infertile or has some medical issues, and cannot bear the child. Couples who face problems for trying to conceive use gestational surrogates to complete the term. It is one of the best options available for intended parents to accomplish the status of parenthood.
Sometimes a friend or a family member offers to be a surrogate. However, in most cases, the surrogacy agencies guide the intended parents who are ready to go through IVF via gestational carriers. It requires a generous heart to become a surrogate mother for the intended parents. Surrogates are those women who are interested in helping IPs fulfill their dreams to become parents by carrying a child for them. There are several things like physical, emotional and legal involved while becoming a surrogate. For a surrogate mother, it is a commitment to complete the process of pregnancy.
Women who wish to become surrogates for prospective parents go through psychological and medical screening before they are recruited in the surrogacy program. Seed ART Bank conducts all criteria check – criminal background, medical history, reference checks, age. With having a dedicated staff, our team provides all the guidance to prospective surrogates so that they felt comfortable knowing that they were doing everything they could to make sure things were successful.
Seed ART Bank has facilitated the birth of around 1,000 babies through our surrogacy program. This means that hundreds of women with diverse backgrounds have dedicated themselves to our overall goal of fulfilling dreams for those interested in having a family.
Surrogates who are enrolled into our program share their experiences with us and have incredibly fulfilling it is to help a set of intended parents or a single intended parent achieve their goal of starting a family. And Seed ART Bank provides generous compensation to surrogates that actually make their dreams true due to a financial burden. We are national leaders in third party reproduction. | 2019-04-20T12:36:39 | https://www.seedartbank.com/prospective-surrogates/ |
The Orang utan State Action Plan is one of three State Action Plans launched by the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) at the Sabah Wildlife Conservation Colloquium (SWCC) 2012. The 5-year plan is a comprehensive document detailing mitigation efforts in the conservation of the orang utan. The other Action Plans focus on the Bornean elephant and the Sumatran rhinoceros.
SWD has recognised a need to urgently address the concerns of conservation and long term management of the Sabah orang utan Pongo pygmaeus morio. Condensed from numerous consultation processes including the First International Workshop on Orang-utan Conservation in Sabah and the Species Action Plan workshop, this plan takes into account the views and concerns of all major stakeholder involved in the management and conservation of orang utans.
SWD has decided that immediate attention is needed on the state’s behalf to ensure the continued survival of this iconic species. Sabah, over the course of the last five years, has identified areas called “Orang-utan High Priority Areas” where 70% of the orang-utan population in Sabah are located. These areas of high priority were determined by a study in 2005 conducted in collaboration with the oil palm industry. The study also estimated that the number of orang-utan remaining in the wilds of Sabah is about 11,000 strong. It was also noted that the protected areas designated in Sabah might not be the ideal habitat of orang-utans as the majority of them tended to live outside those protected areas.
Although in the past the Sabah authorities had activated several action plans on orang-utans aimed at maintaining prime orang-utan habitats and managing sustainable logging, the current focus is to have a collaborative approach beyond protected areas that incorporated internationally proven conservation strategies. In addition, it would also pertinent to identify potential partners and donors who can assist in the implementation of the proposed action plans.
Finally, the vision of the Action Plan is to ‘secure the continued existence of viable orang-utan populations in Sabah and to maintain the major wild populations in accordance with other management practices that exist for each specific forest’. It aims to identify, develop and implement strategies and actions in mitigating the threats posed to the orang-utan though the outlined strategies and objectives, which includes the formation of a ‘Sabah Orangutan Alliance (SOCA)’, the implementation of wildlife corridors to connect forest fragments and stricter law enforcement to enforce a zero-killing policy.
While the Malaysian palm oil industry is cognizant of the fact that the conservation and protection of endangered species such as the orang utan are under the purview of the state wildlife departments, it has never shirked from lending a hand to support these efforts, be it though MPOC or individual plantation companies.
· An orang utan population survey in Sabah with the Sabah Wildlife Department, the French NGO HUTAN and the Borneo Conservation Trust which has been crucial in mapping out most future actions that will be needed in Sabah to ensure the long term conservation of orang utan.
· A grant to the Malua BioBank in Sabah to undertake studies on wildlife and potential conflict with forested areas and fringes of oil palm plantations. This includes a rope bridge project within Malua for the orang utan in the wild, aimed at functioning as corridors connecting isolated populations.
Palm oil companies such as Genting Plantations Berhad, PBB Oil Palms Berhad and Sime Darby Berhad (though its Yayasan Sime Darby) are also noted for being actively involved in the funding of wildlife conservation projects in Malaysia. These contributions are not only limited to orang utan but also funds conservation programmes for other endangered species such as the Sumatran rhinos, hornbills, tigers and sub bears. These are indeed positive outcomes we see from the industry and we are confident that the Malaysian palm oil companies will continue to do so in the near future.
Click to download and read "Orang Utan Action Plan's Strategies and Objectives"
Footnote: The Orangutan Action Plan (2012-2016) report is produced by the Sabah Wildlife Department, supported by the Species Action Plan Committee Members and with the assistance of its partners: the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC), HUTAN’s Kinabatangan Orang-utan Conservation Project (KOCP), Borneo Rhino Alliance, Danau Girang Field Centre and Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort. | 2019-04-23T00:00:05 | http://archive.mpoc.org.my/Summary_of_the_Orang_Utan_State_Action_Plan_(Sabah_Wildlife_Department,_2012_%E2%80%93_2016).aspx |
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The Pinnacle is a single story home, 1,846 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and features of a open floor plan. From the entry into this home you will find the dining and living room. The dining room feels private yet overlooks the living room. The living room and family room are also close to each other and create a grand open feeling.
With direct access to the family room, the kitchen has a center island and breakfast nook.
On the opposite side of the house you will find all of the three bedrooms. The SUPER master bedroom is very spacious with a large sitting area and luxurious bath with double sinks, separate tub and shower, and a huge walk in closet.
The master bedroom has a private entry to the backyard and most have views of the surrounding mountains. The other two bedrooms each have a separate closet. The second bathroom is located directly outside of the two bedrooms and close to the living room. Some models chose the option to create a third den/office in place of the third car garage. | 2019-04-20T06:27:34 | http://thecameronteam.com/the-pinnacle/ |
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Melbourne Brick has a list of experienced, reputable tradies who can install your job the right way, at the right time and for the right price.
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Around The Corner Dental Health Spa specializes in non-surgical gum treatment in Los Angeles, and Dr. Kanani is highly experienced in the newest and most innovative procedures that are used to treat and heal gum tissue that may be damaged due to gingivitis, periodontal diseases, and various illnesses. Symptoms of gum disease and damage can include bleeding gums, loose teeth, deep pockets around the tooth structure, and painful, inflamed gingival tissue. It is important to address these issues as soon as possible in order to save the teeth and allow the gums to heal properly. If you are experiencing bleeding gums or any of the above symptoms, you can contact Around The Corner Dental Spa for a full exam and consultation. Dr. Kanani and his highly trained staff will assess your dental issues and will advise on a course of non-surgical gum treatment in Los Angeles that will help get your gums back in healthy shape.
There are various treatments for gum disease and gum inflammation, and the treatment that is needed will be based on your specific condition. When you first visit the dentist, you will be given a full exam and X rays will be taken in order to determine if there is excess tartar below the gum line. If you are in the beginning stages of gum disease, you may be dealing with bleeding gums and spongy gum tissue. In the early stages, gingivitis can be completely reversed with a proper cleaning from the dental hygienist as well as following the hygienist’s instructions on brushing and flossing. Dr. Kanani may recommend that you come back in three months’ time for a follow up cleaning and exam, and if everything looks good, you can go back to your normal cleaning schedule. If there is excessive tartar detected in your X ray, and if your gums bleed easily each time you brush or floss, your gum disease may be progressing. Your hygienist will also use a special tool to measure your gum pockets, and if the measurements are unusually high, this will also signify that your gum disease is progressing. At this stage, what is usually recommended is a gum scaling, deep cleaning, non-surgical gum treatment procedure. The mouth is divided up in 4 quadrants, and the deep cleaning procedure will take place in two to four appointments. A special cleaning tool is used to clean deep under the gum tissue, and this will remove the buildup of tartar that floss cannot reach. One to two quadrants will be cleaned at each appointment, and this is to minimize pain and discomfort when the gums are healing.
Once the cleaning is complete, the hygienist will use a syringe to administer peroxide or a special medication in order to promote healing. You may also be sent home with a special rinse that is to be used each night, which will fight bacteria and allow your gum tissue to heal. Once you have had a deep cleaning procedure, your dentist will recommend that you come back within three months’ time for what is known as a periodontal maintenance appointment. The hygienist will measure your gum pockets to ensure that they are healing, and they will perform a special cleaning that involves cleaning slightly below the gum line. Once the maintenance is complete, the hygienist will advise on when you should come back for your next appointment. If your gums are healing properly, they may recommend coming back in six months, and if at the six month mark your gums are completely healed, the hygienist may start to schedule you for regular cleaning appointments without the periodontal maintenance.
Around The Corner Dental Health Spa also offers laser treatments for minor gum issues. Lasers can be used to remove damaged and diseased tissue caused by gingivitis and periodontal disease in order for the gums to heal properly, and laser procedures are virtually painless. They are becoming a popular form of dental treatment due to their minimal recovery time and minimal side effects. Dr. Kanani will advise you on whether or not you may be a good candidate for a non-surgical gum treatment with laser technology. Laser technology is also used in cosmetic procedures, and this is what is known as gum contouring. Gum contouring usually complements the placement of veneers or bridges to give an even and healthy look to the gums and teeth.
If you are suffering from painful, bleeding gums, loose teeth, bad breath, or jaw pain, you may have the beginning stages of periodontal disease or gingivitis. Dr. Kanani is a highly trained Board Certified Dentist that can assist you with non-surgical gum treatment Los Angeles. Contact our Woodland Hills office to set up an appointment, and our caring staff will take good care of you. Dr. Kanani cares about his patients and their well being, and he works diligently to treat his patients’ various dental issues successfully in order for them to have happy and healthy smiles. | 2019-04-26T09:53:39 | https://woodlandhillsdentalspa.com/services/non-surgical-gum-treatment/ |
Conventional wisdom on bicycle tires has held that smaller is better. Smaller tires were supposed to be lighter, more aerodynamic and have lower rolling resistance. Then came science. Research has shown that a larger tire has the ability to cut rolling resistance, making you faster than you would be with a traditional 23c-wide racing tire. And of course, a larger tire offers improved grip in dry and wet conditions. In some cases, when using the right rim, a bigger tire also can improve aerodynamics. Let’s not forget that comfort gets a big upgrade as well.
The Zipp Tangente Course R30 tire give riders a high performance clincher at widths suitable for less than perfect conditions—rough roads, wet roads. The looming disc brake revolution will mean that you can run tires significantly larger than the 25mm limit on many bikes. The Tangente Course R30 tires take disc brakes’ opportunity for increased tire width and multiplies that with faster rolling, better grip and improved aerodynamics. | 2019-04-19T14:31:12 | https://www.highpeakscyclery.com/product/zipp-tangente-course-r30-clincher-tire-278866-1.htm |
Limerick's newest community park was officially opened last week in the picturesque village of Loughill on the N69.
And what a park it is, with a fantastic playground, all-weather five-a-side pitch, riverside footpath, fairy garden and more. It's well worth a visit.
The Limerick Leader's notes correspondent for Loughill-Ballyhahill, Helen Ambrose, wrote of Pairc Abha Bhan, "All the hard work, planning, organisation and dedication of the project at last came to fruition last Sunday.
Tributes were also paid to the woman who made the park possible, Mary McNamara who donated the site to the people of the parish. | 2019-04-22T11:02:13 | https://www.limerickleader.ie/gallery/what-s-on/375897/slideshow-limerick-s-newest-community-park-opened.html |
I was really looking forward to visiting Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound. The pictures of the places were fabulous. Sunny blue vistas. I thought that at least one day would be good. What they don’t say is that they receive 7 metres of rainfall per year and two in every three days are wet or very wet.
So despite the wet weather they were magnificent. Sublime as the Romantics would say. Their sheer size overwhelms and the sun did flicker through on the final day briefly before more rain fell.
So I didn’t do any painting as I planned. This is a quick sketch of what I remembered, done when I got back to the hotel. At least I have some photos.
Another blue lake like lake Tekapo which has on its shores the town of Queenstown, with Kingston at another point on the lake. There seems to be a certain deference to the English – or should I say – Germanic and Greek monarchy in this country.
The mountainous area with many goldmining towns is very striking with its high mountains and steep valleys.
LIke many of the English, many New Zealanders love their garden and June and Murray were no exception. We stayed in their farmhouse and had drinks out on the lawn before nipping off to dinner and then watching the yellow-eyed penguins waddle back up the beach to feed their chicks.
In the garden were masses of blue hydrangeas as well as banks of flowering dahlias. They seem to be able to have many species overwintering without the adverse effects we have in the UK with geraniums growing into big bushes having lived through the winter.
Right in the south of New Zealand with only water between us and the Antarctic. There was a community hall just up the road from where I painted this in Porpoise Bay which was about to hold an Art Exhibition. The called it the end of the world art show. Having said this the scenery is far from the end of the world and just around the bay we watched a community of yellow eyed penguins. Unfortunately the porpoises weren’t in, but the signs advised the does and donts of swimming with them and the locals were surprised that none were around. Far from the end of the world.
Not a very good one, but the wind was blowing and I was holding on for dear life. Still it should have come out better. The hills and mountains were just scree and dry grassland. I thought that they might have appeared a bit more interesting. However, the lake, high up on the south island plateau has a bright blue colour when the sun is out due to the sediment washed out of the mountains.
Anyway, tomorrow might be better and photos I got in the early morning offer better alternatives.
I was sitting under an autumnal beech tree in the botanic gardens in Christchurch and was taken with the patterns of light and shade created by the many trees and the sunshine. Compared to yesterday when I was sitting in bright light I had the shade of the beech, though at the end I was beginning to feel cold and was glad to get into the sun.
Later we got on a tram and saw the devastation of the city. Now there are the beginnings of rebirth with many interesting developments going on.
The beach just south of Kaikoura on the eastern shore of South Island, New Zealand was a couple of miles long and was deserted. Just the bones of water smoothed pines littering the beach along with seaweed and stones. The hills in the distance changed as I worked. They darkened then lightened leaving the tops of the ridges to catch the light. At times the hills were deep, dark maroon, then blue, then green. I was working in direct sunshine which didn’t help, but the sound of the lazy pacific breakers hitting the beach made the task a little easier. | 2019-04-24T04:35:56 | https://grahammcquade.wordpress.com/2014/02/ |
A while back, I posted some photos of the installation of art work at Family Promise.
Here is the thank-you note we received thanking me and “my posse” :-) for enlivening the walls at the shelter.
Peggy and I are hanging art again this Thursday, closer to home this time at EMPath’s Hastings House right here in Brighton!
You may recall that our All One Fund is currently working to purchase art from local artist Peg Cahill through her AIRE Art Donation Project to enrich the environments of area non-profits.
Peg’s life work is using art to facilitate engagement and expression for those living with Alzheimers and other forms of dementia. Anyone working with this population or caring for a loved one with dementia may be interested in attending her talk (info below.) If you can’t attend but are interested in learning more about her services, please let me know and I’ll put you in contact.
You are invited to attend an engaging and informative look at the power of pictures to offer a new view of memory loss. When we look closely at a picture, beyond its surface, we can see layers of story, expression and meaning.
This talk invites us to suspend our preconceptions and explore the possibilities of living fully in the precious present moment with a diagnosis of memory loss. Creative engagement gives us a holistic view–seeing the whole person beyond the disease- so we can uncover pathways to unlock story and imagination, celebrate identity & discover well being.
For the person affected by memory loss, caregivers, loved ones, friends and community members. This workshop will help us discover a new way of looking at memory loss for more positive, uplifting moments together.
Presenter: Peggy Cahill holds a Master of Education from Lesley University. She directed the ARTZ (Artists for Alzheimer’s) Museum Network for 3 years and went on to develop 4 new museum programs for older adults with memory loss. She believes in the arts as a healing tool for every person to explore, express and empower. | 2019-04-23T06:01:32 | https://lisabedoya.com/your-donations-in-action/ |
Homespun Learning – This no-cost secular cooperative group is open to active homeschooling families living in or near Yolo County, including the cities of Davis, Dixon, Sacramento, Winters, and Woodland, with most activities taking place in and around Davis. Classical homeschoolers, deschoolers, and unschoolers are welcome.
Sacramento Unschooling Network [SUN] – SUN provides a way for unschoolers/homeschoolers in the Sacramento area to build community, and share information support and inspiration about homeschooling. Huge Tuesday park days, the SUN SPOT-cool activities at our indoor space on Thursdays, Teen Dances, and other neat stuff are what you will find on our calendar- join us! Contact information:Email Bronwen Felesina or call (916) 455-7956, or Email Traci Trevino or call (916) 730-9478.
Yolo County Homeschoolers – All are welcome to this secular group that encourages positive communications among members. We organize cooperative events, classes, field trips and study programs. Contact information: Email Eve Dunaway or call (530) 753-6464.
Woodland Area Christian Home Educators [W.A.C.H.E.] – A support group for Christian home educators in Woodland, CA and surrounding areas. Our primary purpose is to support Christian home educators, with an emphasis on private education. As homeschooling families, we work together to provide opportunities for our children to grow, through classes, field trips, monthly support meetings, and many other activities. Contact information: Email Ruth Forney or call (530) 662-5928.
Get Outdoors! Homeschool Meetup Group – http://www.meetup.com/Get-Outdoors-Homeschool-Group/ A homeschool group for families with tweens who like to Get Outdoors! Despite our many differences, what we have in common is amazing kids and an appreciation of the wonderful outdoors. As our tweens outgrow the park “play-date” we are having fun finding new and creative ways to help them explore their world. Come join us, share your homeschool experiences.
Yolo Homeschoolers Announce and Discuss –http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/YoHoAnnounce/info This list is for the posting of announcements and discussion of interest to homeschooling families living in or near Yolo county, including Davis, Woodland and West Sacramento. Please post field trips, classes, and community events, as well as any questions you may have about homeschooling in this region. This list is open only to homeschooling families (past, present, and future). We are not devoted to any one homeschooling approach, political platform, religious outlook, or philosophical ideal. Our homeschooling community supports all families, regardless of their personal lifestyle or educational choices in the area of home education. This is a safe space to discuss issues related to our lives as homeschooolers. Personal attacks will not be tolerated and may results in off-list warnings, moderation or expulsion from the group.
Visions in Education Charter School –http://www.viedu.org/explore/counties/yolo/ Visions In Education is a tuition-free public charter school that provides a high quality standards-based education to home school families (K-12) and independent study high school students (9-12), including our new Visions EDGE Online High School Pilot Program. From your enrollment processing through your graduation, we will make every effort to support you and your family’s efforts to succeed. | 2019-04-18T10:18:13 | http://californiahomeschoolingtoday.com/yolo-county/ |
Smartphones have rapidly changed the way we operate as human beings. Depending on how you use yours, a smartphone can also change the way your brain works.
Researchers from the University of Zurich and ETH Zurich have discovered some interesting findings about the interrelationship between our phones, our brains and our thumbs.
They considered the way human beings of today use their thumbs, multiple times in any given day, and what this new function is doing to us.
They used electroencephalography (EEG) – a standard way of monitoring and recording electrical activity in the brain – to test how the thumb, index finger and middle finger of regular smartphone users compared to "dumb" phone users.
The result? Smartphone users had significantly enhanced electrical brain activity when their three fingers were being touched.
Getting more specific, the level of activity in the cerebral cortex (the part of the brain that plays a major role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness) was found to be directly proportional to the intensity of phone use.
The findings may seem obvious and unexciting but they are profound when you consider the physiological and neurological impact on an entire species. The researchers believe their findings show that the contemporary brain is continuously shaped by the use of personal digital technology.
Consider how you use your phone and what it makes you feel. Do you crave your phone when you don't have it? What exactly is it you desire from this rectangular piece of technology?
For about three years I was without a smartphone. I used one of those fifty-dollar Nokias, which have since become almost impossible to find, let alone use on modern mobile networks and plans.
My phone was simply that – a phone. A means of calling and texting people. A communication device. I didn't long for it any more than I longed for the voice recorder I use at work as a reporter. It was just a phone. It served a purpose.
This meant my mind was effectively free from technological intrusion or digital distraction, to a degree; there was still the TV and the internet at work (I also didn't have internet at home).
What I found during those three years was that I had more time. Not just time, but calm, focused time. I did things singularly. Like making breakfast. Or listening to a song. One song at a time. I had the patience to enjoy the sounds, the lyrics. Playing them on a record player helped.
I also spent less money on things I didn't require. Why? I wasn't exposed to them. If a thought popped into my head on a Saturday afternoon - I'd really like a motorcycle. One of those Yamaha café racers – I couldn't impulsively research that thought. No world wide web in my pocket, no access to an abundance of information.
Another example is food. Without a smartphone, there was no temptation to order a sixty dollar Thai takeaway via an app. I'd have to make do with what was in the fridge.
I carried on with my day and the thought of the motorcycle or the takeaway were soon forgotten, replaced by activity and human interactions and the greater wanderings of my imagination.
- Spotify: Great to use while commuting, working or exercising. No harm here.
- Internet banking: Extremely convenient, particularly after three years of only being able to access my banking facilities during working hours when I have access to the internet.
- Podcasts: Educational and enjoyable. I was selective about who and what I listened to, searching for inspiration, education and entertainment.
- Safari: This was used sparingly, for news on my morning commute and as a directory. Maps, restaurant addresses and phone numbers are all extremely useful.
- Spotify: One of the many apps I have on rotation, meaning I swap between various forms of audio visual stimulation throughout the day, or the hour. Sometimes in the space of a few minutes. My attention span has dwindled. I grow bored with a song easily, tempted by the search function. While I'm listening to a song, I'm already searching for the next one and will play it before the present song is over. Like an impatient jukebox.
- Internet banking: 24-hour access to finance is too convenient. I can transfer funds between accounts within seconds, depleting my savings on a whim. I am also being sent push notifications reminding me that I can now qualify for a personal loan and credit card. These offers weigh on my mind when the idea of a motorcycle pops into my head and I begin researching prices and classifieds.
- Podcasts: I'm finding it increasingly difficult to follow these. Probably because I have them playing almost as background noise while I peruse the web, read the news online or check my emails.
- Safari: This has become the go-to resource to discover more information about whatever thought enters my brain. I find myself watching a movie with my wife. That actor – what's her name? I grab my phone and Google it, unable to live on without knowing. Twenty minutes later I'm watching YouTube videos depicting unusual animal battles: snake vs. crocodile etc.
- Uber Eats: After a long day at work, do I open the fridge and take out the pan and start cooking? Or pick up my phone? You know how that goes.
Smartphones are a necessary accessory these days, but like everything, they should be used n moderation. Discipline is important.
A digital detox is also worth trying, if you're up for it. At first, it is very uncomfortable. But after about a week (certainly the first weekend), you discover something else. A slowly creeping realisation that there is more to this universe and that, crucially, you are a part of it. The mind can breathe. Your imagination can wander. Your thoughts are surrendered organically, dissolving into the past where they naturally belong. | 2019-04-26T16:41:51 | https://www.wellnessdaily.com.au/culture/smartphones-are-changing-the-way-our-brains-work |
Every year, the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation honors students through the Young Entrepreneur Awards. YEF presents scholarships to graduating high school seniors nominated by NFIB members. Since 2003, NFIB has provided scholarships worth almost $3 million.
YEF is recruiting nominators and donors for the 2014 Young Entrepreneur Awards. Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA for more information.
1. YEF assigns nominators to student applicants—usually from the same geographic area—who have applied for the scholarship.
2. Nominators conduct 15- to 30-minute interviews with the students via phone or in person.
3. Nominators fill out a feedback form online.
4. YEF uses the nominators’ feedback to choose the scholarship winners.
Being a nominator allows you to have an impact on a young entrepreneur’s future. “NFIB members are busy, but this is a quick, easy and valuable opportunity for business owners to use the skills and lessons they’ve learned through small business ownership to educate young entrepreneurs,” said Molly Young, senior manager for YEF.
NFIB member David Van Ahn said the interview was his favorite part of the nomination process. “You can tell the passion that comes through [the young entrepreneurs’] words and the excitement in their voices when they are talking about the business they have created,” said Van Ahn, who nominated Adam Cline, a 2013 Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.
Becoming a nominator also provides unique networking opportunities. “I have gained some new associations with these young men and women,” said NFIB member Alan Wiessner, who nominated 2013 Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Wesley Cossick. Wiessner said he now uses his younger counterpart’s website-building product.
Visit www.NFIB.com/YEA to encourage high school seniors to apply for the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards, donate to sponsor an award and volunteer to serve as a nominator. | 2019-04-23T00:03:05 | https://www.nfib.com/content/playbook/management/become-a-yef-nominator-in-4-easy-steps-64115/ |
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Today this building, by an unknown architect, is a cultural centre. | 2019-04-21T02:58:06 | https://www.basquecountry-tourism.com/directory/yohn-palace-the-bourse-edificio-de-la-bolsa/ |
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Hour Two: Olympic Torch Concludes Tour A symbol of the Olympics returns to Chinese soil Wednesday after a 20-nation tour plagued by protests and disruptions. Security remains a concern and officials in Hong Kong are on high alert.
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PESCA: Well, it turns out that you can get them, I think, legally, you know, in just about one place in the world or in the western world, and that is, where can you get anything legally in the western world?
PESCA: Yeah, Amsterdam. But magic mushrooms, controversial source of some tourist's deaths in Amsterdam.
PESCA: One thing you can't do in Amsterdam is kill the tourists.
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PESCA: Marvin Killgore is plumber-turned-meteorite hunter. He's now the curator of the University of Arizona's Southwest Meteorite Center, and the man knows how to wear a hat. He's dashing.
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MARTIN: For the dubious honor. We're going to talk with a Houstonian about how the city managed to get where it is today. Yeah.
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PESCA: That is the welcoming ceremony for the Olympic torch arriving back on Chinese soil today. It was supposed to be a journey of harmony, but so far, the 20-nation torch tour has been part marathon, part relay, and part covert ops. Still, the torch arrived in Hong Kong today in one piece.
MARTIN: Although the iconic Olympic symbol is in friendlier territory, security remains a concern. At least seven activists were deported from Hong Kong before the torch's arrival, and about 3,000 police will guard it Friday during its relay through the former British colony.
PESCA: But that relay pales in comparison to China's biggest gambit, an attempt to take the torch to the top of Mount Everest and broadcast that on live TV. I guess they've made big advances in anti-wind technology in China. It's supposed to happen in the next week and a half, but nobody knows exactly when, because, of course, the weather will play a large part.
MARTIN: The Chinese constructed a special high-altitude torch for this very purpose, and they've spent two years training the cameramen for the job. But the BBC's Jonah Fisher, who's on Everest waiting for the big moment, says so far, he hasn't seen much.
He writes, quote, "Unfortunately, it seems providing information on the torch's ascent is no longer part of China's media plans and now seems that they only want us to report the victorious summit moment. We may never know if there were failed attempts or, indeed, if someone hurt themselves trying for the top. The only fact we possess is that the flame is somewhere in the area."
PESCA: Security is high all around Everest. Under pressure from Beijing, Nepal's government has posted soldiers on its side of the mountain and banned climbing near the summit for the first ten days of May.
MARTIN: You can go to npr.org throughout the day for updates on this story. Now, let's get more of the day's headlines with the BPP's Mark Garrison. | 2019-04-20T03:49:19 | https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90060597?storyId=90060597 |
Sometimes, a little distance is all you need to see things in a brand new way. For astronaut Terry Virts, his newfound perspective was from the International Space Station (ISS), where he installed the Cupola module, granting an unprecedented 360- degree view from the station. When he later became the commander of the ISS, he made good use of the Cupola, taking more photographs than any astronaut who came before him. Many of those images were later used in the National Geographic book View From Above and IMAX film A Beautiful Planet, but to hear Virts tell it, no photo can capture the perfect shade of blue from a sunrise viewed from outer space.
Former International Space Station Commander Terry Virts helped to install the outpost’s 360-degree observation module, and made good use of it, taking hours of video and hundreds of thousands of still images, including some featured in the National Geographic book View From Above.
On February 8, 2010 he made his first spaceflight as pilot of the Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-130—the mission to deliver the now famous Cupola, which provides astronauts with a 360° view of the International Space Station (ISS) and our planet.
His new book "View from Above" will be released Sept 2017. | 2019-04-24T14:02:41 | https://events.nationalgeographic.com/talks/view-above/vancouver-civic-theatres |
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Wall Street is marking the longest ever period of bullish investor sentiment, reflected in the benchmark S&P 500. But the underlying definition of a bull-market run is arbitrary, experts say.
The S&P 500 index experienced its 3,453rd straight session without a drop of 20 percent from its peak, matching one possible definition of an uninterrupted bull market.
The fresh record comes amid signs that the US economy has accelerated this year after a long period of slow, but steady growth.
While financial experts are well aware of the durability of the current stock market cycle, the record is "news more to Main Street than to Wall Street," B. Riley FBR Chief Market Strategist Art Hogan told AFP news agency.
The theory behind the record is that stocks only exit the bull market, if they fall at least 20 percent below the previous peak.
But while bulls and bears are very much in the psyche of Wall Street traders, there is no official authority on the 20 percent rule; it seems impossible to state who "invented" that rule.
What can't be questioned, though, is that bullish investor sentiment has been going on for years in the US. The current protracted period actually began in March 2009 amid emergency steps taken by the Federal Reserve, which set ultra-low interest rates and sought to spur investment with billions of dollars in bond purchases in a program known as quantitative easing (QE).
S&P stocks got another shot of support in late 2017 when US President Donald Trump and his Republicans succeeded in pushing through an overhaul of the tax code, seeing the tax rate on corporate profit fall from 35 percent to just 21 percent.
That led to huge gains in companies' earnings, with firms listed in the S&P 500 reporting a near 25 percent jump in second-quarter profits per share in 2018 year on year.
Key US economic indicators have been solid as unemployment hit an 18-year low of 3.8 percent in May (before rising slightly).
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Another worry is that the sudden spike in inflation will see the Fed accelerating its pace of interest rate hikes, further boosting the greenback and hitting emergency markets holding debt denominated in the US currency. | 2019-04-26T04:49:09 | https://www.dw.com/en/benchmark-sp-500-in-longest-bull-market-run-ever-says-who/a-45188413 |
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Propaganda in World War I was designed to encourage people to enlist. This ensured total war because more people were willing to join it.
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Effect: Bread riots in St. Petersburg started a revolution to bring down the Russian monarchy.
Cause 2: Due to the revolution, the people of Russia wanted to withdraw from the war. Lenin signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk in 1918, ending Russian involvement in WWI.
Effect: Russia's withdraw had an immediate impact. Germany could now focus all of its resources on the Western front instead of being divided by Russia. This strengthened the Central Powers, making victory for the Allies harder than they thought it would be.
After the Russian Revolution began, the United States joined the war in 1917 for a variety of reasons.
Shared cultural ties made the US side with Britain and France. However, several groups of people would have rather sided with the Central Powers. German Americans favored Germany, Irish Americans resented British rule of Ireland, and Russian Jewish Americans did not want to be allied with the tsar.
Germany resumed its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare to break the stalemate in 1917, angering president Wilson.
After months of training and preparation, American troops joined the Allies in 1918, although few actually fought in combat. The Americans gave the Allies a long needed boost in morale.
A list of terms that Wilson hoped would resolve this war as well as future conflicts. This included freedom of the seas, free trade, large-scale reduction of arms, and an end to secret treaties.
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The Uttar Pradesh government Monday suspended a doctor in a case of medical negligence in which a teenager declared dead by him regained consciousness in a mortuary in Muzaffarnagar district.
Radhey, 17, woke up in the mortuary at the Muzaffarnagar district hospital Sunday, nearly 10 hours after the doctor, Pradeep Mittal, declared him dead, an official said.
The victim was brought to hospital from a forested area where he was found in an unconscious state Saturday, police said.
Mittal declared Radhey dead Sunday morning and directed the ward boys to shift "the body" to the mortuary.
"When police officials along with the hospital staff were about to begin the formalities of the post-mortem, the youth regained consciousness," Chief Medical Officer Anand Swaroop told reporters in Muzaffarnagar, some 300 km from Lucknow.
"When the state health authorities came to know about the incident, an inquiry was ordered. On the recommendations of a panel constituted to probe the incident, Pradeep Mittal was Monday placed under suspension," he added.
Radhey, who hails from Agra, worked as a labourer in a village in Muzaffarnagar, police said.
"We have been told that the youth has been suffering from seizures," police inspector Pawan Chaudhary told reporters. | 2019-04-20T23:12:08 | https://www.mid-day.com/articles/boy-declared-dead-wakes-up-in-mortuary-doctor-suspended/141471 |
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One of our most anticipated features of this year is the upcoming, Tomorrow You're Gone starring Stephen Dorff, Willem Dafoe and Michelle Monaghan.
Tomorrow You're Gone follows Charlie Rankin (Dorff) a man recently released from prison who sets out to pay a debt for his jailhouse mentor, The Buddha (Dafoe). Rankin soon gets assigned to kill one of The Buddha's enemies, however, lost soul, Florence Jane (Monaghan) complicates the situation.
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9. Sunday I woke up early enough to get a walk in!
Friday was my super exciting date with Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line. Ugh! They were both fantastic and the only downer of the night was when my friend and I got lost on our way back to the car.
You see, we parked about 3/4 a mile from the venue thinking we'd be able to get easier. Well, what we didn't count on was parking so far away that we wouldn't be able to find our way back. So, after walking over a MILE out of our way, we finally made it back in the right direction. My boots tried to give me a blister or two, but my feet are pretty resilient!
Saturday was pretty awesome. Last minute invite to the UCF #GoKnights football game had me in high spirits even though I had to set my alarm. We get to the game and my friend proceeds to tell me he forgot to tell me it was the pink game. What?! How can you forget to tell the girl obsessed with all things pink that it was the pink game?! So, we had to make a stop at the little store in the stadium where they luckily had pink stuff and I got a cute tank to support the tatas! We scored 45 points in the first half, it was a very exciting time!!
I also finally got to try out 4River Smokehouse which has been hyped pretty high by my friends that went to UCF. Now, since I've been eating smoked meats forever, because my dad smokes a lot I might be a little picky. I don't like a lot of fat and I definitely don't like mushy pulled pork or chicken so I wasn't all that amazed. Personal opinion, obviously.
Sunday we were gearing up for our ladies recipe night. I'll have a post up about that later in the week, but this time it was crock pot so I made my super yummy Crock Pot Cream Cheese Corn!!
What were you up to this weekend? Did your sports team win?
I'm SOOO jealous you went to Luke Bryan! I really wanted to go. I heard it was a great show. | 2019-04-22T20:17:18 | http://www.mylittlehea.com/2013/10/sunny-fall-weekend.html |
The 2nd most popular mountain bike trail in Yukon Territory.
Near Whitehorse and Dawson, the Ridge Road Heritage Trail is known as a great mountain bike ride.
Overall, Ridge Road Heritage Trail is the 2nd most popular mountain bike trail of all 9 mountain biking rides in Yukon Territory. Several of the better mountain bike trails are nearby Ridge Road Heritage Trail including Sam McGee Trail, Yukon River Trail, Dawson Overland Trail, Easy Money, Long Lake and Money Shot.
Local Contact(s): Yukon Tourism (800) 78-YUKON or (867) 667-5340; Hikes and Bikes from Lost Moose Publishing, Whitehorse; Riverdale Cycles (867) 668-7505; Fireweed Hikes & Bikes (867) 668-7313; Icycle Sport shop (867) 668-7559.
For Ridge Road Heritage Trail in Yukon Territory, our printable trail guides offers trail descriptions, maps, lodging suggestions, driving directions, levels of difficulty and points-of-contact. | 2019-04-24T10:26:48 | https://www.trailsource.com/?type=BIKE&id=12604 |
Review: 2012-04-21, three stars for Miguel Torres vs Michael McDonald thanks to the beautiful KO in the first round. Miguel Torres (40-4-0) entered as the No.8 bantamweight in the world while Michael McDonald (14-1-0) entered as the No.9. Torres vs McDonald is on the undercard of Jon Jones vs Rashad Evans (UFC 145). Watch the video! | 2019-04-22T20:40:25 | https://www.allthebestfights.com/torres-vs-mcdonald-full-fight-video-ufc-145/ |
Hampton, Virginia. - In honor of Men’s Health Month, the Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute (HUPTI) will host a Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, June 19th from 11a-3p, on-site at 40 Enterprise Parkway in Hampton.
HUPTI will host a cancer prevention and proton therapy seminar at 12 noon with lunch provided by Jason's Deli. The seminar will feature Christopher Sinesi, M.D., medical director, HUPTI, and former proton therapy patients. Tours and children's activities will be available throughout the day. To register for the seminar or tour, please visit www.hamptonproton.org/events or call 757.251.6814, opt. 1.
HUPTI is partnering with area healthcare networks to provide a variety of free screenings. PSA’s (prostate-specific antigen test) will be offered by Bon Secours. Men will also have the option of DRE’s (digital rectal exams), provided by the Tidewater Physician Multispecialty Group.
According to the Virginia Cancer Registry, Hampton Roads leads the nation in prostate cancer deaths. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of the PSA and DRE to help in early detection, at which time men often experience no symptoms of the disease.
Other vital screenings such as cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), vision, stress and digital computerized foot scans will also be available. Health vendors will provide a wide range of information on topics such as smoking cessation, yoga techniques, proper diets, health and fitness, etc.
For vendor or sponsorship information, please contact Sarita Scott at 757.251.6814 or [email protected].
HUPTI, located off Magruder Boulevard in Hampton, stands at 98,000 square feet, making it the largest proton therapy facility in the world. HUPTI’s 200-ton cyclotron originates the protons and spins them at light speed, sending the resulting beam down a beam line to one of five treatment rooms. The actual treatment time lasts only 60 seconds. HUPTI will treat prostate, breast, brain, lung, pediatric and other cancers upon opening in August. | 2019-04-23T20:52:19 | http://healthandfitnessexpos.com/news/Hampton_University_Proton_Therapy_Institute_to_Host_Health_and_Wellness%20Expo.html |
There are various scholarships and grants available for students who decide to study nursing in the state of Tennessee. Some scholarships require a commitment to service in health care settings in critical need of nurses, while others do not have this requirement.
The Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) scholarship is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This is a competitive scholarship that pays for nursing school expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and supplies. It also provides a monthly stipend. The amount of the award is based on information on program costs provided by the school.
The scholarship helps to address the critical shortage of nurses in the United States, the District Columbia, and U.S. Territories. After graduation from nursing school, scholars are required to work in a health care facility where there is a critical shortage of nurses. Eligible health care facilities include nursing homes, rural health clinics, home health agencies, hospice programs and hospitals. Those who complete their program under the scholarship as scheduled have six months after graduation to accept a position in one of the eligible facilities. It is important that anyone interested in this scholarship is committed to the service requirement.
Who qualifies for the HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program?
Those nursing students in Tennessee who attend an accredited graduate, baccalaureate, associate degree or diploma program are eligible to apply for this scholarship. LPN programs, self-study programs, dual degree programs and RN to BSN programs do not qualify. The HRSA nursing scholarship program takes into account the expected family contribution (EFC) from the Student Aid Report. The Student Aid Report is generated and sent to students who complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Preference for the HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program is given to students with an EFC of zero. Applications for the program are usually available beginning in April. Those who are interested can receive email notifications by signing up at http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/. There is no scholarship for LPN students.
Tennessee nursing students are also eligible for scholarships through the National Student Nurses Foundation. An application for this scholarship can be downloaded from the organization’s website at www.nsna.org.
The Tennessee Graduate Nursing Loan Forgiveness program was established in 2006 to encourage nurses to return to school to become teachers or administrators. To qualify for the program, applicants must be residents of Tennessee and hold a Tennessee nursing license. They must also provide written intent to become employed as a teacher or administrator in a nursing education program. Applicants cannot be in default of any other loan. For those who agree to work full time in nursing education or administration, 25% of the loan will be forgiven for each year of work. Those who work on a continuous part time basis will have 12.5% of their loan forgiven for each year worked.
Tennessee nursing students at colleges with ROTC programs can participate in the ROTC (Reserved Officer Training Corp) scholarship program. The various branches of the military offer scholarships to students who commit to service as military nurses. Interested students should contact the ROTC program at the school they plan to attend.
The Pell grant provides financial assistance to low-income students who need financial assistance to attend college. Tennessee undergraduate nursing students interested in the Pell grant should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who study at community colleges also qualify for Pell grants.
There are numerous scholarship opportunities for those wishing to pursue a career in nursing. Many scholarships are provided by private groups and organizations. These include hospitals, civic groups, sororities, and other groups. Some colleges offer their own scholarships. A prospective nursing student should contact the financial aid department at his or her school of choice and also discuss scholarship opportunities with representatives of the nursing program. It is also a good idea to check with hospitals about special grants or other educational incentives for nursing students. Some hospitals who have critical nurse shortages have their own financial aid programs. These hospitals may offer scholarships or grants to nursing students who will commit to employment for a specified period of time.
Last but not least, nursing students in Tennessee can apply for federal student loans. Some federal loans are subsidized and others are not. Students should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to determine if they qualify for federal student loan.
Would like to no if their were any scholarships or grants for Paramedics who want to pursue Nursing Degrees.
I am interested in a nursing degree. I live with my grandmother. Will her income be considered when I apply for a scholarship. I am “very” interested in the special needs scholarship. Specifically the The Health Resources Services Administration Scholarship. I live in Tennesse, but have no problem with attending school in another state if I receive a scholarship. My grandmother makes a decent salary, but it takes that to live on. She plans to retire soon.
I am a senior in high school this 2012/2013 school year and I am very involved in becoming an LPN or RN in the future. I lost my mother september 2011 she had been an RN for 30 years and I loved that an wanna follow her footsteps. How can i get the application for scholarships in nursing and the deadlines they have to be turned in by?
Have Feedback, Questions, or Comments? | 2019-04-20T06:41:29 | https://www.nursingscholarships.org/tennessee/ |
These by-now legendary liquid design tools began the Rusk revolution in the beauty industry. Suddenly there were simple basics that worked - that did what they said they did, that helped stylists created every new look, style, trend easily, imaginatively. Today, these design products are the first choice of hair artists around the world. Quite simply, no range of design products offer greater flexibility or versatility.
Rusk Sheer Brilliance polishes hair to a smooth-as-glass shine with just a few drops. Perfect for wet, dry, straight, curly, thick or fine hair.
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Rusk Str8 is a light, greaseless styling lotion, which eliminates frizz and temporarily straightens curly, wavy or permed hair. Contains Thermplex, a unique ingredient, which activates with the heat of a blow dryer to alter curl �memory� and block the effects of humidity.
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Rusk Sensories Smoother leave-in texturizing conditioner eliminates static, provides shine, body and sunscreen protection as it adds texture and gives hair a smooth, healthy look.
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Rusk Mousse is light, foamy and highly concentrated for maximum volume, body and control. Ideal for blow-drying and creating curl separation.
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Rusk Thickr Thickening Mousse provides body, texture and hold without buildup. Hair is left silky, shiny, and manageable.
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Directions: Shake well before using. Apply to damp hair before styling to create a foundation Spot applications during styling give more volume and texture where needed.
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Rusk Thickr Thickening Shampoo is a thickening shampoo that plumps up the cuticle to increase strength, lift, and texture. Naturally derived ingredients bond to hair to build body and thickness in every strand.
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Rusk Curl Silk - Texture Control Mist is a curl booster that provides long-lasting hold and frizz control. Every curl is infused with bounce, body, and definition.
Rusk Curl Silk Texture Control Blast gives curl separation, tames frizziness, provides definition, and contains protective sunscreens.
Direct, shape, separate, shine, define and texturize! Provides flexible control with soft, pliable hold, and eliminates flyaways.
Thickens and texturizes hair as its concentrated moisturizers and humactants improve hairs moisture balance and make even brittle hair more supple. Gives hair a lived-in, natural appearance with incredible thickness, definition and attitude.
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Rusk WIRED styling cream provides flexible body and pliable style support as it creates incredible texture. Lifts, shines and creates soft, gravity-defying body on dry hair. On wet hair, it eliminates frizziness and maintains moisture while blow drying. Can be intermixed with other styling products to create a variety of dramatic textures. Contains Thermplex which activates with the heat of a blow dryer to create texture from within and block humidity.
Directions: On wet hair, manipulate a liberal amount between palms, distribute evenly throughout the hair and work in. On dry hair, apply using fingertips, beginning at the roots and working through to the ends to create dramatic texture and movement.
Instant thermal protection on any hair type. Instantly... More transform dry, dull damaged hair into smooth, silky hair with incredible shine.
Micro spray that adds body and shine with heat protection.Apply liberally onto wet or dry hair. The heat from the dryer or iron will enhance the effects of the conditioning agents. | 2019-04-19T01:27:54 | http://ritabeauty.com/brand/Rusk.asp |
There are découpage motif books, but you could also find a good image in a magazine or online. The picture can then be adjusted, scanned, and printed using a computer. The paper design is then cut out and stuck down onto a surface and varnished several times. I have chosen a design of people running to go along each drawer.
Project from Annie Sloan's Paint Transformations.
While in Venice some years ago I was inspired by the most charming 18th-century découpage cabinet with sepia prints on it, colored gently and haphazardly with watercolor. This chest of drawers was the perfect piece to emulate the effect I saw that day in the Doge’s Palace.
I have chosen a design of a hilarious medieval chase with skirts flying and arms waving that I saw in a book of découpage prints. After measuring the height of the drawers I scanned and enlarged the design to the required size. The initial printout was a little dark for my taste so I changed the color to a brownish black and printed it out again. I also reversed the design on the computer so that the people will be running the opposite way on the middle drawer. If you struggle with computers, take your chosen design to a local copy shop; they will be able to help you scan and print it out.
Cut out the figures with a sharp pair of scissors, getting as close to the edge of the design as possible. It’s best if you cut everything out before you start glueing so you can plan roughly where you are going to position each figure. Next, paint the whole area of one drawer front with the découpage medium.
With the découpage medium still wet, place a cut-out figure at one end of the drawer. At the same time brush over the design with the medium, which will now act as a varnish. Try to avoid the paper bubbling up by brushing from one end to the other. If a bubble does come up try to press it down and out the side, but do this quickly before the varnish begins to dry. Repeat the process until the whole drawer front is filled with images. Varnish the drawer twice more, allowing each layer to dry thoroughly.
For the painting of the pictures choose one main color and two or three others to partner it. I selected watered down Barcelona Orange as my main color with some Monet Blue and Olive Green—one hot and two cool colors. I applied the colors to the “clothes,” sometimes deliberately missing the area a little so it looks more like a painting. Use the paint like watercolor and make the color uneven in parts. If you make a mistake take the paint off with water.
When you’ve finished coloring, complete the drawers with two layers of varnish. Either wax the whole piece, including the drawer fronts, with a brush or continue with varnish—I prefer wax.
I painted my main color Barcelona Orange inside the drawers, which is in deliberate and strong contrast to the coolness of the outside decoration.
Tip: Try to avoid having a single small image in the middle of a drawer as it can look a little corny. If you have one good image perhaps try using it enlarged so it fills up the area.
I like buying old books for use as decoupage illustrations. The inks are usually permanent and the paper is of good quality. I find my books at library sales of their discards (which is particularly good for floral / botanical artwork or well used children's books, the second hand book stores and garage sales. I always have my eyes open for prints and artwork I can adapt to my decoupage work. Where do you find your supplies? | 2019-04-23T15:50:37 | https://www.favecrafts.com/Bedroom/Decoupage-Dresser |
Over the next 20 years, global demand for air travel will nearly double to 7.2 billion passengers, while inflight broadband connectivity will add $30B of ancillary revenue for airlines by 2035. This generational wave of travelers will be open to packaged experiences far beyond just the airline ticket or hotel room, and their sheer numbers represent a new era of global travel that will radically increase opportunities for airlines, hotels and other travel merchants, strengthen loyalty and grow ancillary revenue.
But what about the near term… the year 2020? And today’s cohort of travelers… what are their expectations? Travel may still be in the early stages of next-gen possibilities, such as virtual reality and artificial intelligence, but make no mistake about it – consumers have high standards for technology, and no supplier, distributor or platform is too big to fail if it does not adapt to customer UX appetites.
Increasingly, providers are thinking about the travel sector as a holistic, interconnected environment for commerce. Instead of re-building everything from within, providers are using travel technology to build a common infrastructure around loyalty and mobile. The “platformization,” or movement to flexible platforms as opposed to the hard-coded and manual method inherited from legacy technology, is helping to move the industry beyond debates such as direct channel versus online travel agency, or core versus ancillary revenue.
Take for example, consumers’ online retail shopping experiences with Amazon. They expect to find everything they need at their fingertips, on a single platform, at the best price, with personal recommendations on complementary products regardless of the suppliers. Likewise, travelers are no longer looking for just a flight, hotel or car. The ability for a customer to find a personalized travel package online through a single booking process—that includes all the offers of their preferred vendors at the best prices—and is supported by their loyalty platform of choice has become the standard. Increasingly more destination information from Google, recommendations from TripAdvisor, social feedback from Facebook, suggestions on activities, shared pictures and videos, etc. will continually expand the richness of the booking experience in the future.
The main priority of travel technology should be to connect the increasingly complex ecosystem of vendors, partners and channels to provide a personalized offering and reinforce and maximize loyalty to the travel suppliers. This will yield more flexible, convenient and memorable travel experiences from the moment consumers book, throughout their trip, and even when they get back home. This Is where we believe travel loyalty is headed for 2020. For more insights on how technology will transform the travel industry over the next few years, download The Future of Travel & Loyalty 2020 Outlook Report today. | 2019-04-19T00:37:47 | https://www.switchfly.com/blog/creating-travel-connections-opportunities-travel-merchants-2020 |
On the night of the 17th September 1588 a great ship of the Spanish Armada La Rata Santa Maria Encoronada of the Squadron of the Levand, short of food and water and battered by the fierce incessant storms which saved England from conquest by Philip 11 of Spain, cast anchor off the shore of Doona for replenishment and repairs.
Its commander was a handsome dashing young man, Don Alonso Martinez de Leyva, a noble of the highest degree and former Captain-General of the Cavalry of Milan.
The ship, a carrack of Genoa fitted out as a battleship with 35 guns carried a complement of 419 soldiers and sailors, including many young scions of the noblest families of Spain eager for fame and fortune under their famous commander and indeed the La Rata had been in the forefront of every engagement with the English fleet as the Armada made it's way up the English channel, its crescent formation unbreached, to it's rendezvous with the Spanish Army of the Netherlands under Alexander Farnese Duke of Parma.
During the night the storm and strong currents of Duna caused the few remaining anchors of La Rata to drag and she piled up on the sands of Tullaghan Bay. Her other anchors had been lost when the Spaniards were forced to cut their cables to avoid English fire at Calais.
Don Alsonso managed to bring all his people safely ashore together with their jewels, gold and arms, including the ships guns. They then took possession of Fahy Castle at Doona, popularly known as Graneuaile's (Grainne Mhaol) castle although it was possibly that time in the hands of Brian Riabhach O Cheallaigh, an in-law of the Barretts. Grace O'Malley however is said to have lived in it afterwards when it passed into the ownership of her son-in-law Riocard a'Burca, lord of the Corraun Territory adjoining Achill and known to the English as the The Devil's Hook.
While there Alonso was approached by Deamhan an Chorainn and Justin Mac Donnell seeking help in their fight against Richard Bingham, the English appointed president of Connaught known to the Irish as the Fail of Connaught.
Don Alonso however had been informed of the two other Spanish Armada ships at anchor off Ard Elly on the western side of Blacksod Bay and determined to bring his men back to Spain. These ships were the Duguesa Santa Ana - 900 tons burdened with 23 guns and 357 men, and the Nuestra Senora de Begona - 750 tons with 24 guns and 297 men.
Don Alonso crossed the Owenmore and took Edmond Barrett's Castle in Doolough and all the other Barrett's Castles on the way to Tirraun where the other two ships were riding at anchor. He was joined by the crew of another vessel the Santiago, known in local folklore as An Long Mhaol, driven minus its mainmast which is said to be buried in a bog, between two strands directly under Duguesa Santa Anna which was driven north and wrecked at Loughros More Bay in Donegal.
Alonso then repaired a galleass, the Girona, and sailed with 1,300 men on board. The Girona was wrecked at Lacada Point in Antrim and all but nine were drowned. Thus perished the Flower of Spain. Their jewellery, which is all that survived, is on show in the Ulster museum. | 2019-04-20T19:09:51 | http://www.mayo-ireland.ie/en/towns-villages/doohoma/history/spanish-armada.html |
The nature of flash makes it more difficult to encrypt or erase data on SSDs than traditional hard drives. However, hardware-based disk encryption is changing the game, making it easier than ever to encrypt and erase SSDs securely, and without any load on the host processor.
Solid-state disks (SSDs) have changed the face of our electronic world, giving us faster, longer-lasting, reliable storage for our mobile devices, laptops, desktop computers, and even servers. But while solid-state storage has provided a number of huge benefits over its rotating magnetic predecessors, ensuring strong data security has been difficult.
Encrypting or destroying sensitive information on hard drives was straightforward--locate the data and overwrite the bits. But because of the wear-leveling algorithms integral to modern SSDs, data remnants are often spread through a drive, making it very difficult to securely destroy sensitive information without erasing the whole drive.
However, SSDs now have a new trick up their sleeve. Hardware-based disk encryption is becoming a feature on an increasing number of consumer and industrial SSDs.
On these SSDs, data is always secured with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption. This happens transparently to the user, and unlike software-based disk encryption like BitLocker, there’s no performance penalty when using encrypted SSDs. That’s because the encryption is handled by a dedicated cryptoprocessor on the drive.
Encrypted SSDs not only operate at full speed without impacting system performance, but offer a number of advantages over software-based disk encryption. Security-wise, just like any other disk-encryption solution, encrypted SSDs perform transparent, complete encryption of all files including hidden and temporary files that may store sensitive information. However, the cryptographic hardware and encryption key is isolated from the host system, making the encryption process robust against attacks or viruses on the host system.
Authentication with encrypted SSDs happens pre-boot. All user space data, including the operating system, is completely inaccessible until the user is authenticated.
Sanitizing encrypted SSDs is fast and secure. On the other hand, sanitizing a conventional hard drive or SSD requires overwrite procedures that can take hours or days (and is impossible if the drive is malfunctioning), or physical destruction that could still leave data on the drive. On an encrypted SSD, though, it can take less than a second to change the encryption key (used to both encrypt and decrypt the data), rendering all data currently on the drive unreadable and for all intents and purposes, completely destroyed.
Unlike software-based encryption solutions, encrypted SSDs are OS-agnostic and can be used on Linux, Windows, OS-X or virtually any other operating system.
How Does Hardware-Based AES Disk Encryption Work?
Modern encrypted SSDs use a 128- or 256-bit AES algorithm along with two symmetric encryption keys (Fig. 1). The first key is the Encryption Key, used to encrypt all data stored on the drive. Assuming the drive uses AES-256 bit encryption, this key is a 256-bit number generated randomly and stored in encrypted format on a hidden area of the drive. The Encryption Key never leaves the device and is known only by the drive itself. Not even the drive manufacturer knows the value of the Encryption Key.
The second key is the Authorization Key, which is set by the user and controls access to the drive. If the Authorization Key is not set, for instance when the drive is first used, the SSD will appear to behave just like a normal unencrypted SSD. In fact, the data is still being encrypted at this point, but without an Authorization Key, the drive is unlocked and automatically decrypting read requests with the Encryption Key. Like the Encryption Key, the Authorization Key is never stored in plaintext, but rather only in an encrypted state.
When the Authorization Key is set on an OPAL 2.0-compliant SSD, a number of things happen: the Media Encryption Key is encrypted by the Authorziation Key, a cryptographic hash of the Authorization Key is stored on the drive, and the drive is set to be locked and prevented from being accessed the next time the machine is power cycled.
The next time the machine is booted up, the machine doesn’t see the normal master boot record (MBR). Instead, there’s just a small pre-boot image—the MBR shadow. This pre-boot area performs authentication and the user inputs his or her credentials, which are run through a Key Deriving Function to generate an Authorization Key. If the Authorization Key submitted by the user matches the one stored on the drive, the user is authenticated. The authenticated Authorization Key is then used to decrypt the Encryption Key and load it into the cryptoprocessing engine. At this point, the real MBR is also loaded so that the system can boot and operate normally.
Depending on the specifications of the drive and host system, an encrypted SSD can be initialized, authenticated, and managed through either ATA security or TCG Opal 2.0 compatible software.
If supported, the simplest way to use an encrypted SSD is through ATA security using system BIOS. This is suitable for embedded and industrial systems, or single-user computers, and is as easy as setting the ATA password. Setting the ATA password will set the Authentication Key and enable authentication on an encrypted SSD. The ATA interface can also be used to issue a cryptographic erase—this is when the Encryption Key is updated, rendering all data on the drive unreadable.
Though ATA security is free and simple to use, it doesn’t take full advantage of OPAL 2.0-compliant SSDs, isn’t available on every motherboard, and even when available, it’s difficult to be sure of how secure the authentication process is without access to the BIOS code.
For stronger authentication, increased peace of mind, and much better management capability, a wide range of certified third-party encryption software and utilities designed to manage OPAL 2.0 devices is available.
OPAL 2.0, the latest version of the specification, accommodates block sizes appropriate for SSDs and LBA range alignment in order to minimize write amplification. Encrypted SSDs should be OPAL 2.0-compliant for optimal performance. They also need to be used with software that supports OPAL 2.0, since the specification is not backwards-compatible.
Besides setting the Authentication Key and allowing for cryptographic erases, OPAL drive management software allows for a 128-MB pre-boot environment to be loaded, providing sophisticated access control such as biometric, TPM, network, or even two-factor authentication.
Drives can be configured with multiple logic-block-address (LBA) ranges, each with its own access control (Fig. 2). Each LBA has its own Authentication Key and Encryption Key, and users will only be able to see and access the range specified for them.
Using appropriate software, OPAL 2.0-compliant drives can be centrally managed over a network, with remote initialization, range management, and data sanitization. With centralized control, a remote OPAL 2.0 SSD can be deployed without any restriction on the host operating system.
Encrypted SSDs that comply with both TCG OPAL 2.0 and IEEE 1667, such as Innodisk’s 3MG2-P, qualify as Microsoft eDrive compatible (Fig. 3). SSDs that are eDrive-compatible can be used with Microsoft BitLocker in Windows 8 Pro, Enterprise, RT, and Windows 2012 Professional. The drive then acts like a normal BitLocker-encrypted drive, but instead of the usual software-based encryption, encryption is done on the drive’s native hardware.
As strong as the 256-bit AES encryption is on encrypted SSDs, it only protects data at rest, i.e., when the system is turned off. To protect data in flight, data-loss-prevention (DLP) techniques, use of secure communication protocols, and other security measures must be taken.
Nevertheless, even with these limitations, which are inherent to both software- and hardware-based disk-encryption techniques, encrypted SSDs provide a huge leap forward in data security by providing strong, easy-to-use, transparent encryption.
What’s the Difference Between mPCIe and mSATA? | 2019-04-25T20:04:33 | https://www.electronicdesign.com/memory/securing-ssds-aes-disk-encryption |
Hypoplasia and aplasia of left or right transverse – sigmoid sinus is a common finding where one sided lateral sinus i e transverse sigmoid sinus show poor flow related signals on 2D MR Venogram due to hypoplasia or no flow related signal at all due to aplasia – a normal anatomical variation.
Most of the time it is very obvious considering clinical history, left side prevalence of this normal anatomical variation, normal adjacent brain parenchyma and signal characteristic in the region of sinus.
But some times its really confusing for new comers and even for experienced eyes; for example if pt comes with history of ipsilateral hemicranial headache, history of trauma and study shows ipsilateral cortical haemorrhage which can represent a contusion or venous infarct.
Points which can help you out..
1. Side prevalence: Hypoplasia and aplasia are more common on left side compared to right.
2. Calibre of sinus: viewing sinus on cross sections for example sagittal sections for transverse sigmoid sinus, sinus with hypoplasia / aplasia will be smaller in calibre.
3. Signals : No abnormal high signal in the region of sinus on T2 and Flair. A thrombosed sinus will be bulky with abnormal T2 high signal instead of normal T2 flow void.
4. Territory of sinus: if its a venous infarct it should be on the side, in the territory of concerned sinus and adjacent to the sinus.
5. Post contrast study: In case of hypoplasia or aplsia of sinus , there will be no enhancement in the region of sinus or may see enhancement along the dural converging of sinus which is normal. Where as in case of thrombosed sinus the intra luminal thrombus will show profuse enhancement.
6. T1w images: sagittal T1 images can be used for this, a T1 brightness in the region of sinus can be attributed to meth Hb staining of thrombus seen in sub acute stage thrombosis and rules out hypoplasia and aplasia.
7. Jugular foramen: compare the diameter of jugular foramen. The jugular foramen on the side of hypoplastic sinus will be smaller in diameter being poorly developed compared to opposite side. MRI is sufficient, but CT bone window images are the best for this.
Chronically thrombosed sinus.....is a real graveyard for radiologist !!! and only the review of previous MRI films and Reports can save you. So always insist for previous details if you are in doubt.
1. A chronically thrombosed sinus shows abnormal heterogeneous T2 high signals instead of normal T2 flow voids, high signal on FLAIR.
2. Sinus is often smaller on cross sectional imaging.
3. Eccentric punctate T2 flow voids in the region of sinus attributed to recanalised channels, which show poor flow related signals on MR Venogram.
4. Post contrast study may be needed in some cases to demonstrate the enhancing thrombus on cross sectional images of sinus like sagittal sections in case of lateral sinus, coronal and axial sections in case of superior sagittal sinus.
Click here to see the case of Chronic sinus thrombosis. | 2019-04-21T01:18:00 | http://www.neuroradiologycases.com/2011/11/hypoplastic-transverse-sigmoid-sinus.html |
What do consumers really think about fraternals?
Recently, I met with Keith Frederick of Frederick Polls, LLC, the consultant who will be moderating the Alliance’s series of four consumer focus groups to be held next month in Madison, WI, and Addison, TX. It’s been a while since I’ve been this excited about a particular project. This is the Alliance’s initial foray into consumer research, and this project has the potential to provide member societies with the tools they need to make themselves more relevant in the eyes of their current and, more importantly, prospective members.
As we all know, the general public’s awareness of fraternals ranges between non-existent and misunderstood. And the words we use to describe ourselves – fraternal, local lodge, ritual initiation, common bond – are often confusing or irrelevant. The overarching objective of the focus group project is to provide member societies the tools – messages, words, phrases, descriptions – they need to reinvent the concept of a fraternal benefit society and better communicate the value of membership in a fraternal to prospective and/or existing members. Conducting qualitative research – focus groups – is the first step in this process.
The results of the focus groups (and a follow-up national poll of consumers based on the focus groups’ findings) will be unveiled at the Alliance’s Annual Meeting. By the way, if you haven’t registered for the Annual Meeting yet, there is still time to get the early-bird discount rate by registering online at this link.
By now, you’ve no doubt heard about New York insurance regulators ordering all life insurers, including fraternals, to use the Social Security Death Master File to locate insureds who may have died and report on the effectiveness of the search. This requirement fundamentally shifts the responsibility for submitting death claims from the purchaser of the product (the policyholder, or in our case, the member) to the seller of the product. Like most regulations, this one was intended to address bad behavior in the marketplace. In this case, it seems that a few large commercial insurers were using Social Security information to determine the deaths of their annuity customers (presumably so that they could stop payments to these individuals) and failing to use the same database to determine the deaths of their life insurance policyholders (presumably so that they wouldn’t have to pay the death benefits). This is disingenuous at best and downright deceitful at worst. And the result is regulatory overkill that not only punishes the bad actors but the good ones, too. Unfortunately, that’s the nature of any regulation – starting with the 10 Commandments (compare the number of “thou shalt not” with the number of “thou shall” commandments and you’ll see what I mean…). Any industry – including fraternals – is only as strong as its weakest link.
Does this song sound familiar??
We all know that petty turf wars like those described in The Wall Street Journal article are part of the fraternal system. The fraternal industry is miniscule in the grand scheme of things, but somehow we’ve got more fiefdoms that than medieval England – fiefdoms that some folks are willing to defend even if it means perpetuating inefficient operations, poor customer service, little or no growth, and the ultimate death of an organization.
But there are those among us willing to overcome those hurdles. And Catholic Financial Life is just the latest in a growing number of societies that have taken bold steps to enhance their governance, streamline their operations, and position themselves for success. The society just completed a year-long and incredibly thorough effort to revamp its governance structure when 95 percent of delegates approved a referendum to clarify delegate representation, establish qualifications for Board members, and grant the Board the authority to hire and fire the society’s president. This represents a major leap forward for Catholic Financial Life and the fraternal system. Congratulations to Bill O’Toole, President and CEO; and Al Lorge, Senior Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer and CFO; and the staff and volunteer leadership of the organization for having the courage to tackle this issue head-on. Want to learn more about how they did it? Contact Al at [email protected]. | 2019-04-23T02:57:02 | https://fraternalsblog.org/2011/07/26/consumer-research%E2%80%A6/ |
Vayant is a cloud software company that provides advanced shopping, merchandising and inspirational travel solutions.
The acquisition of Vayant accelerates PROS modern commerce innovation for the travel industry and positions PROS to deliver even greater value to its travel customers. The powerful combination creates an end-to-end offer optimization solution designed to help travel companies deliver personalized offers and expanded choices that drive loyalty and growth.
Further details, including the financial impact of the acquisition, will be provided when PROS reports its second quarter financial results today.
To learn more, visit www.pros.com or follow PROS on Twitter at @PROS_Inc.
Vayant Travel Technologies, Inc. provides airlines with an industry-leading sales offer creation platform independent from their PSS for pricing, shopping, merchandising and NDC distribution. Vayant’s advanced, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy solutions enable airlines to take control of their distribution and optimize revenues across both direct and NDC channels. More than 25 customers, including global, regional and hybrid airlines, have chosen Vayant solutions to power their digital commerce and their NDC distribution. The company’s largest shareholder is venture capital firm NEVEQ. Visit www.vayant.com to learn more. | 2019-04-18T20:25:25 | http://neveq.com/en/stories/view/neveq-exits-its-investment-in-vayant |
Railroad Days 2015 in Fullerton is a lovely, free family outdoor event with a fascinating variety of model train displays, exhibits, train gifts and paraphernalia, food and even a ride or two. Organized by the Southern California Railway Plaza Association and presented by Amtrak, Railroad Days 2015 takes place May 2 & 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fullerton train station. The station is a registered historical site, built as a Santa Fe depot in 1930.
The popular event is expecting 25,000 visitors this year. The appeal is not just for train enthusiast and model train hobbyists. This is a true family excursion. The faces of the children as they watch the model trains running in a host of environments and scales are wide-eyed and amazed. It’s clear that they love what they are seeing. They stand lost in absorption as they contemplate the tiny towns and scenes.
The displays of model trains have been assembled by a variety of model train enthusiast organizations whose members are more than happy to answer questions and explain about the types of trains and displays. In these interactions, something else beside trains was being modeled: enthusiasm - for history and technology, toys and tools. The children got a dose of a great kind of enjoyment and entertainment that was not top-down for profit, but bottom-up from individual interest and personal pleasure.
In addition to the models, there are some life-size trains to tour and enjoy. The San Bernardino Railroad Historical Society has brought Santa Fe steam engine #3751. The locomotive is huge, much bigger than you would imagine.
Standing next to its black steel hulk, there is a sense of power, of will, and of an age of machines before data was king. They offer tours of the engine room for $20. In there, in the heat generated fills the small cab.
There are also free tours of a BNSF locomotive and three different cabooses from the 20’s, 60’s, and 70’s. The cabooses are spartan and functional, despite the cheery red exterior.
Along with the displays there are vendors selling all manner of train-related items. There are children’s books that have trains in them, wooden whistles that blow the signature two-note train signal, engineer hats, and even train-themed fabric.
There is a row of food vendors on site by a food tent, so that visitors can take a break to sit back and enjoy the perfect Southern California day.
This is the 15th year for Fullerton's Railroad Days. Amtrak has partnered up with the Southern California Railway Plaza Association, making it part of their expanded Amtrak Train Days which will officially kick off at Chicago Union Station on May 9th and then will travel across the country through November. | 2019-04-22T14:27:08 | https://www.lasplash.com/publish/Entertainment/cat_index_la_events/fullerton-railroad-days-2015-presented-by-amtrak.php |
A handmade gold leaf ring set with a small clear diamond.
This ring is the matching band for the leaf opal ring seen in the variation bar.
The band is about 2mm wide at the back and about 2.5mm wide at the top. | 2019-04-19T22:16:34 | https://www.doronmerav.com/product/twig-and-leaf-diamond-ring-white-gold/ |
NORPLAN was established in 1971 and combines the resources of two of Norway’s leading consulting companies: Multiconsult and Asplan Viak, each owning a 50 percent stake in the company.
NORPLAN offers a broad range of international consulting services within planning, economics, engineering, architecture and project management. Our more than 1350 highly qualified staff have a range of skills spanning from ecology and finance through social sciences to engineering and work independently or in teams as depending on the nature of the projects.
NORPLAN has been present in the Middle East through a string of projects in Abu Dhabi, Palestine and Oman since the 1980s. We have followed the development of the region and gotten familiar with its people, culture and characteristics.
Our team consists exclusively of senior experts in their fields who enjoy professional challenges, likes team efforts and who are excited about working in the Middle East.
NORPLAN Oman was registered in Oman as a subsidiary of the NORPLAN Group in January 2011 related to the start of the Muttrah Redevelopment Master Plan project. | 2019-04-21T12:42:53 | http://www.norplan-oman.com/ |
Have you ever gone to a party and it seems as if it is just lacking something? Perhaps they have everything set up properly and there are a lot of interesting people there but, unfortunately, it just seems to be a flop. In many cases, it is just a matter of not providing proper entertainment and it doesn't need to be anything elaborate, just keep people interested and they're going to remember the party as being a hit. If you're looking for something to do at a party that is simple to set up but will really catch people's attention, then these 10 science experiments are exactly what you are looking for. They are simple, require very little in the way of props (sometimes nothing more than your hands) and anybody is able to do them. Not only can you keep people entertained at a party with the science experiments, you may even be able to win a wager or two. Some of these stunts are relatively easy to do but there are a few that may also be somewhat complex. One thing that you want to keep in mind is that a little bit of practice may be necessary so you can get them right the first time.
Have you ever gone to a party and it seems as if it is just lacking something? Perhaps they have everything set up properly and there are a lot of interesting people there but, unfortunately, it just seems to be a flop. In many cases, it is just a matter of not providing proper entertainment and it doesn’t need to be anything elaborate, just keep people interested and they’re going to remember the party as being a hit.
If you’re looking for something to do at a party that is simple to set up but will really catch people’s attention, then these 10 science experiments are exactly what you are looking for. They are simple, require very little in the way of props (sometimes nothing more than your hands) and anybody is able to do them. Not only can you keep people entertained at a party with the science experiments, you may even be able to win a wager or two.
Some of these stunts are relatively easy to do but there are a few that may also be somewhat complex. One thing that you want to keep in mind is that a little bit of practice may be necessary so you can get them right the first time. | 2019-04-23T11:22:17 | http://opticalillusionsgallery.com/science/10-amazing-science-stunts-for-parties/ |
Ladbrokes is one of Europe’s oldest betting companies. As a matter of fact, the companies in the group that it is affiliated with have a history of about 230 years. Operated by Coral Group which also owns famous brands such as EuroBet, BetDaq, Gala and Portium; Ladbrokes offers a wide range of games in its online casino. You can find and play card games such as blackjack and poker, table games like roulette and baccarat, and hundreds of slot machines. All of Ladbrokes’ roulette games are developed by Microgaming and they are 5 in total. In addition, there is also live roulette option in the live casino section.
After all players place their bets, the dealer spins the wheel. During this time, you can zoom on the wheel. The results are displayed on the screen with large and colorful figures. It is also possible to reach the customer representative directly via the interface. To play live roulette on Ladbrokes, you need to use a computer and have the latest version of the Flash platform. It is not possible to use this option on mobile devices. The table’s betting limits start at 5 Sterling and go up to 1000 Sterling. However, these limits vary according to the account level of the members. | 2019-04-22T05:00:42 | https://onlineroulettewheel.co.uk/live/ladbrokes/ |
is the Truly Existent One, and all things exist through Him.
our souls will become corrupt (Ge 2:16-17).
And this is because our souls commit the sin that leads to death.
are always being tested by Him (Mt 26:41).
We fall into temptation because we do not know God.
even shortly after we have received it.
We fall into temptation by neglecting our spiritual lives.
we will end up disowning the Lord.
we are disowning the Lord.
is to eternally rely on God (Mt 25:45).
We have an eternal relationship with God by being married to Him.
Do not be deceived by the devil.
Do not deceive yourself (Jm 1:14).
let us lead our spiritual lives by the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit abides with us forever.
○ Do not fall into temptation.
Do not be overcome by the temptation of the devil.
Do not be deceived by the lies that come from the world.
is that our hearts are weak.
Let us watch and pray, and therefore, overcome temptation.
let us continue to come to God.
Let us abide in Him, and allow Him to abide in us. | 2019-04-23T16:32:11 | http://www.sungrakberea.org/2019/01/11/do-not-disown-the-lord/ |
I've had the honor of photographing this sweet family since 2015! Tucker sure has grown since they got him, and I'm so excited we finally got a sweet smile from the pup! They are starting a new practice in Elgin, Oklahoma and I wish them sweet congratulations & best wishes. I can't wait to meet you all out in Mt. Scott for the next portrait session!!!
Emily is graduating from UCO and has established a great foundation for her career! Congratulations! | 2019-04-25T20:58:13 | https://www.brittseyeblog.com/2018/03/ |
At the moment when Unity detects low performance graphics mode (or UNITY_LOW_GFX_MODE environment variable is defined) it disables Dash blur. It should also disable all the animations and minimize the amount of extra work the CPU/GPU has to do to draw the interface.
Thank you for reporting this bug to make ubuntu better. I think this help Unity run better on low end hardware.
As a workaround, is it possible to do it with ccsm?
As part of the big bug review for 16.04 LTS I have tested this on 15.10 and the bug is still there. I think this is a feature request rather than a bug.
This is now fixed in 16.04 LTS. | 2019-04-24T18:29:29 | https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/unity/+bug/1098744 |
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