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Happy Sunday. FRONT PAGE EDITORIAL -- BIRMINGHAM NEWS, HUNTSVILLE TIMES, PRESS-REGISTER (MOBILE) -- “STAND FOR DECENCY, REJECT ROY MOORE”: “This election is a turning point for women in Alabama. A chance to make their voices heard in a state that has silenced them for too long.
“During the phone call on Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Ryan, who had campaigned heavily for Mr. Johnson in 2016, posed an essential question, according to the senator: ‘What are you going to need?’ What Mr. Johnson needs … is for the bill to treat more favorably small businesses and other so-called pass-through entities -- businesses whose profits are distributed to their owners and taxed at rates for individuals. Such entities, including Mr. Johnson’s family-run plastics manufacturing business, account for more than half of the nation’s business income, and the senator says the tax bill would give an unfair advantage to larger corporations.
-- IT’S WORTH NOTING: This is hardly the first time Johnson has clashed with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his GOP leadership team. He also fought with them over how the Obamacare repeal process played out. He is just the first Senate Republican out of the gate opposing the bill. Just because the House GOP tax overhaul was on the fast track and didn’t face many hiccups, don’t expect the same to be true in the Senate.
FOR EXAMPLE… JAKE TAPPER talks with SEN. SUSAN COLLINS (R-MAINE) on CNN’S “STATE OF THE UNION: TAPPER: “You said this week that Republicans made a big mistake when they changed the tax bill to include this repeal of the Affordable Care Act individual mandate because that -- removing that could raise taxes or payment -- health care payments, premiums, for millions of Americans. If that provision stays in the tax bill, will that mean a ‘no’ vote from you?” COLLINS: “Well, first of all, I think we need to distinguish between taking away insurance from people who already have it, which is what the health care bill said we considered earlier this year would have done, versus removing a fine on people who choose not to have insurance. And that’s … disproportionately 80 percent on those who make under $50,000.
MORE TAX DRAMA IN THE STATES -- “In Democrat-led state capitals, GOP tax reform push could scramble fiscal plans,” by Laura Nahmias in New York, Katherine Landergan in New Jersey and Carla Marinucci in California: “The Republican tax reform push in Washington is setting off budgetary alarm bells in high-tax states like New York, California and New Jersey, in the latest political skirmish to pit national Republicans against Democratic state and big city leaders.
TROUBLE FOR FRANKEN -- A1 of the STAR TRIBUNE -- “Sidelined by scandal, Sen. Al Franken faces questions about ability to do his job,” by Jennifer Brooks and Erin Golden: “Suddenly a senator whose statewide approval rating stood at 58 percent in the last Star Tribune Minnesota Poll is facing calls to resign — even from prominent Minnesota DFLers and deeply disappointed supporters.
-- TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN?: STAR LEDGER FRONT PAGE: “Why this N.J. Republican keeps voting for things that could hurt Jersey” (print headline: “MacArthur is showing affinity for risk-taking: Representative’s tax stance could hurt N.J., his future”): “In just his third term in office, Rep. Tom MacArthur is helping to shape legislation in a way lawmakers who've been here a long time can only dream of.
BUT, BUT, BUT -- EMILY HOLDEN in Bonn, Germany: “The White House goaded activists at the international climate talks by pushing coal and other fossil fuels. But behind closed doors, U.S. negotiators stuck to their Obama-era principles on the 2015 Paris deal — despite President Donald Trump’s disavowal of the pact. State Department negotiators at the U.N. conference that ended Saturday hewed to the United States’ long-established positions on the details of how to carry out the Paris agreement. And that's the U.S. role that most foreign political leaders sought to highlight, despite the low expectations inspired by Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda and his dismissal of human-caused climate change as a hoax.
-- TONIGHT ON “KASIE D.C.”: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman, Katty Kay, Ashley Parker, Jonathan Swan, Leigh Ann Caldwell, Ken Dilanian, Paul Kane, Paul Singer, Gen. Barry McCaffrey and Azmat Khan.
GREAT STORY -- SCOTT BROWN IN NEW ZEALAND -- “Scott Brown’s pay is $155,000 per year. The benefits are priceless,” by the Boston Globe’s Joshua Miller in Wellington, New Zealand: “Of the waves that followed from Donald Trump’s 2016 tsunami, Brown’s ascension from the everyman-with-a-pickup who lost two U.S. Senate races in two years in two states to US ambassador to New Zealand ranks among the most unlikely. And, for him, the most fortunate.
2020 WATCH -- “Don’t trust politicians to solve our problems, U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse tells Iowa crowd,” by the Des Moines Register’s Jason Noble: “Don’t look to politics to solve the pressing problems in American culture or address looming technological and economic changes that will rearrange American society, U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse told an Iowa audience Saturday. Politicians, he said, simply aren’t up to the task.
--SPOTTED: Wolf Blitzer and Dana Bash cutting the challah, Spencer Garrett, David Chalian, Alex Moe and Derek Flowers, Joy Lin, Juana Summers, John Legittino, Lauren Pratapas, Polson Kanneth and Sandhya Kotha, Ben Kochman, Rob Yoon, Katie Hinman, Sean and Ashley Kennedy.
OUT AND ABOUT -- SPOTTED at the So Others Might Eat Gala Saturday night at the National Building Museum: Tom Donohue, Suzanne Clark, Bill Conway, Jack Gerard, Matthew Say, Jim McCarthy, Wayne Berman and the winners of this year’s Humanitarians of the Year award, Jane and Steve Caldeira of the Consumer Specialty Products Association.
-- SPOTTED at the “Wonder Woman”-themed birthday party for BBC’s Suzanne Kianpour at Lapis Saturday night: Andrew Rafferty, Neil Grace, Molly Weaver, Walt Cronkite Jr., Lauren French, Paul Kane, Lauren Culbertson, Anastasia Dellaccio, Nikki Schwab, Brendan Kownacki, Sophie Pyle, Chris Brown, Lindsay Walters, Sean Weppner and Richard Strauss.
-- Bert Gomez threw a party celebrating wife Susie Santana’s birthday Saturday night on the W hotel rooftop where guests salsa danced till midnight and were treated to cupcakes and the “Susie Q” specialty cocktail, according to a tipster. SPOTTED: Estuardo Rodriguez, Lyndon Boozer, Maria Cardona, Angela Arboleda, Laurie Saroff, Cristina Antelo and Miguel Franco.
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As we are smack dab in the middle of summer, it is important that we know that while we are having summer fun in the sun, our teeth can be affected if we aren’t careful. Not only by eating too many sweets and neglecting our dental hygiene routines, but through physical activities we indulge in during these warm summer months.
Patients who have a tooth knocked out can anticipate upwards of $20,000 worth of lifetime dental costs associated with just that one tooth. In addition to these expenses, the person can suffer through lost work time, emotional and psychological scars and pain. An easy way to prevent these accidents from happening is to use a mouthguard when playing physical sports. But which is best for your needs?
Boil and bite. “Boil and bite” mouth guards are not thick enough in the most vulnerable areas and do not provide optimum protection in the prevention of dental injuries and concussions. This is unfortunate because athletes and their parents purchase these items expecting a certain level of protection, despite their inexpensive advantage.
Custom-fitted. These guards can be somewhat more expensive, but they are made to fit very accurately to the mouth with minimal interference to speech, breathing and swallowing. These types of guards can be made to an ideal thickness in order to properly reduce or prevent dental injuries and concussions.
Performance. A third mouth guard is the so-called “performance mouth guard” utilize the repositioning of the bite to better align the athlete’s head, neck and spine for this increased strength. | 2019-04-22T18:36:09Z | https://gmdental.com/riverside-cosmetic-dentist/page/2/ |
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Picking the right token is 90% of the game.
The Monopoly: Fallout Collector’s Edition is finally up for pre-order, giving us a first look at the Fallout-inspired board and game pieces.
The game is covered in references to all four Fallout games, with properties including popular locations like Vault 111, The Washington Monument, and Sanctuary Hills. Players will upgrade their properties with Vault-Tec approved Shacks and Vaults rather than Hotels and Houses, and the bank will be shelling out special Fallout Monopoly money printed with Nuka-Cola bottle caps. Chance and Community Chest Cards are also now Vault Dweller’s Survival Guide and You’re S.P.E.C.I.A.L. cards.
Choosing the right token is 90% of Monopoly strategy, so Fallout Monopoly will come with “6 collectible tokens with a wasteland inspired distressed finish.” Choose your Fallout spirit token from a 10mm Pistol, a MiniNuke, a Nuka-Cola Bottle, a Power Armor Helmet, a Vault Boy, and a Vault 111 door.
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Last week, Bethesda got into details on Fallout 4‘s planned DLC and mod kit, announcing the season pass and when we can expect mod support on PC.
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While many cemeteries are equipped to deal with both standard burials and options pertaining to cremations, it is important for you to consult with the director of your cemetery to ensure that this is the case and that all of the requirements are met.
Although one might think that standard burials are simple and problem-free, knowing the facts in advance will make it much easier. For example, there are some locations which do not do standard burials in the wintertime, due to not being equipped to deal with the condition of the ground. In these instances, the casket is generally housed in a vault until a later date. If you are planning a standard burial, it is essential for you to know the facts about your particular cemetery. You will then be able to plan a graveside service if you wish to do so.
If you wish for your cemetery to be the final resting place of your loved one, this is usually possible even if you opt for cremation. Although you should check with your cemetery to find out what is available, some ideas which you might like to consider are in-ground burial, a mausoleum, a columbarium, or placement in a special cremation garden. Depending upon the specifics of your cemetery, any or all of these may be readily available.
There are many different styles and materials of cremation urns. Your personal preferences should be the deciding factor in the urn you select for your loved one. One important point to consider when making your decision is the final resting place you have chosen. Whether you select one of the cemetery options, or prefer to scatter the ashes in a different location, the urn you choose is important.
Whether you are considering standard burial or cremation, the key to your final decision is remembrance. You will want to choose the method which is most in-tune with your loved one’s preferences and beliefs, as well as what is best for your family. You will honor your loved one through the manner in which you choose to remember him. It is about memories, connection to your loved one, and celebrating a special life. | 2019-04-24T22:05:32Z | https://www.loudonparkcemetery.net/cemetery-options-for-burial-and-cremations |
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Under intense pressure to improve conditions in the jail complex on Rikers Island, the administration of Mayor Bill de Blasio has developed a plan to move 16- and 17-year-olds to a dedicated jail for youths in the Bronx.
The cost to carry out the plan is expected to be about $300 million, officials said.
The plan calls for the city to reconfigure the Horizon Juvenile Center, which is currently used to hold 14- and 15-year olds, to house the 16- and 17-year olds who are typically sent to Rikers.
A 2015 settlement with the Department of Justice on reform at Rikers called on the city to seek an alternative location to house inmates under 18, although it stopped short of requiring it.
New York is the only state other than North Carolina that prosecutes all children 16 and older as adults if they are accused of a crime. In New York City, they are likely to wind up at Rikers, a notoriously brutal lockup. There are currently about 200 inmates who are 16 or 17 at Rikers, down from about 330 in 2013.
The city and many advocates have urged state lawmakers to pass a law that would treat those under the age of 18 as juveniles, but the proposal has gone nowhere in Albany.
The new plan to move 16- and 17-year-olds from Rikers must overcome several hurdles. It has to be approved through the city’s time-consuming land use process: The local community board and the Bronx borough president get to weigh in and it must be approved by the City Planning Commission and the City Council.
But the change will not happen any time soon; officials said it could take four years or more to get approvals and to complete construction. The plan also calls for the city to remodel another juvenile detention site, the Crossroads Juvenile Center in Bushwick, Brooklyn, to hold all of the city’s 14- and 15-year-old detainees, including those who had previously gone to Horizon.
The cost of refurbishing the Bronx center is budgeted at $170 million. The cost of remodeling the Brooklyn center is budgeted at $129 million.
Advocates supported the move but lamented the long delay before the new center will be ready, assuming that it survives the land-use review process.
“For us this is a marathon, not a sprint.” he said.
More than 95 percent of the 16- and 17-year-olds at Rikers are awaiting trial. More than a third have been charged with robbery and about one in 10 have been charged with assault, according to data provided by the city.
Increased attention was focused on the plight of younger teenagers at Rikers in 2014 after The New Yorker published an article about Kalief Browder, who was sent there at 16, accused of stealing a backpack. He never stood trial or was found guilty of any crime but he spent three years at Rikers, nearly two of them in solitary confinement. He told of being beaten repeatedly by guards and other inmates and trying several times to kill himself while in custody. After his release he remained deeply troubled by the experience and he committed suicide last year at age 22.
The city ended solitary confinement for Rikers inmates under 18 in December 2014. | 2019-04-18T15:11:08Z | https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/nyregion/rikers-jail-youths-bronx-center.html |
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Do you have a Family Project?
When was the last occasion you and your family spent time together?
Don’t tell me that you watched a movie at the PVR Cinemas and shared popcorns, only last week.
Or you had a gala dinner at the Barbeque Nation, a month ago on a Friday night.
Hold on. I am asking whether you did something together like a project. A family project I mean.
The project could be trivial and simple but with a cause. The idea is to be together and enjoy – and cherish the moments that you will remember later.
Given the machine life in the cities we live, we as a family seldom spend time together. We don’t think about or aspire to do something meaningful, exiting, creative and demonstrative for a cause. Life we live does not have a family fizz.
Today each member of the family is busy with something – everybody is stressed out and lives a siloed life.
We don’t have that family bond anymore that was perhaps there a generation before. Is this one of the reasons why we see growing frustration, leading to depression and disorders like schizophrenia?
Few of my friends have recognized the need of a “family project”.
I know a friend who takes his family to the mountains around Karjat. They spend two weeks in the tribal villages twice a year. His wife is a gynecologist, son is studying agriculture engineering and daughter is into development work at the TISS. Over the past five years, the family has supported a school, provided medical advice, improved farming practices and helped in building a market for the honey and handicrafts. When I visit their place and the topic comes about Karjat, everyone gets excited to talk and tell me their experience, the challenges they faced and how they resolved them collectively. And when there is a slide show in the drawing room, showing me the “project”, on every slide there is fight who would tell the “story” first. I see there a resonance of emotions with all the enthusiasm.
But as I said before, the “family project” can be even short and sweet.
I remember when our children were young, we decided to spend an afternoon at a hobby pottery shop at the Atria Mall in Worli. We four (my wife Kiran, daughter Devika and son Pranav) walked into the pottery shop in the mall in the afternoon and decided to make a house with clay.
We were given clay, the “tools” and some glazing materials with bright colors. It took for us neat 3 hours to visualize and make a toy house with a roof that could be lifted to store the “secrets”. We discussed, shared the tasks, added value to each other’s work. Finally, the clay house was taken to the oven to bake. And when done, we were so thrilled to see that we could create something together – a lovely toy house (actually a storage box) with bright colors!
We have preserved this work even today as a mark of us working together reminding us of all the joy and happiness. I think I understood my wife, son and daughter that afternoon much better.
I spoke about the house that we “built”, and this reminds me of the wonderful visit me and my colleagues recently made to the Eco House of Dr Anjali Parasnis.
Dr Anjali is Associate Director at TERI Western Zone office in New Mumbai.
Few years ago, Anjali, her two sons and parents took up a “Family project” of building a Eco House near Khalapur, at the foothills of the mountains of Khandala near Mumbai. The family worked with all the passion, creativity and all the perseverance on this project. We were simply amazed to witness sustainability put into practice.
The Eco House is a framed structure and for portion of the walls, it makes use of abandoned PET and beer bottles. The Jambha stone (laterite) is otherwise used that is porous. The foyer has lovely tile work made out of broken tiles what would have been otherwise thrown as waste. The kitchen has two sinks and a dual plumbing system is used that takes the sullage through a root zone treatment and then to a recharge pit to replenish the groundwater aquifer. Rainwater is tapped and channeled through to percolation area to charge the aquifer. Broken chassis of the vehicles are used for the lintels after cutting. Natural ducts through hollow walls are provided with options of forced circulation for cooling, cutting down the air conditioning requirements. I was impressed with the garden and the “healthy” vegetables that were grown. Watering in the garden was done with drip irrigation.
But obtaining a loan for such an unconventional house was not easy. Anjali faced major difficulties. The Bank wanted not an Eco House, but a house built with concrete and the “usual” stuff.
Anjali told us that the house was built such that it would produce least amount of the waste, in the event the house was to be demolished and rebuilt! I was amazed that so much thought was given considering the life cycle.
Everybody in the family spoke about the house and had something interesting to tell. I was impressed to experience this “family project”. We had a good fortune to meet the construction contractor and two young architects from Khalapur. I could see that building Anjali’s house had transformed them – they not only could visualize the importance of sustainability but learnt how to implement the elements into a form with functionality by making a wise choice of materials. I was happy to know that Anjali and her architect friends are now documenting the project’s story.
Anjali’s parents live in this Eco House. Indeed, they were practicing science with traditions, using less resources and making least waste possible with all the humility and simplicity that nature wants one to be. The silence around told us that this was sustainable living. I felt envious. Anjali’s mother read out a few poems in Marathi that expressed her love towards nature and her deep understanding of sustainability.
When I returned home, I took out the toy clay house from the chest of drawers. This was the toy house that we made as an afternoon family project years ago.
“Wish we build a real house together one day” I sighed. I was inspired by Anjali’s family project of the Eco House.
I decided to call for a Skype session for this Family project.
As usual, I thought I will advise – because I knew that was the only thing I could possibly do!
This article was so wonderful and inspiring. It has been appreciated across my network. Thanks Dr Modak. | 2019-04-20T10:30:28Z | https://prasadmodakblog.wordpress.com/2019/01/13/do-you-have-a-family-project/ |
Ornithological BARRABAND, Jacques (1767-1809). Femelle De La Perruche a Tache Souci, Pl. 59, from Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets, c. 1805.
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Jacques Barraband's engravings of birds are masterpieces of French ornithological illustration. These stunning portraits were done for the distinguished ornithologist Francois Levaillant, who commissioned the artist to illustrate his landmark works on African ornithology, including the lavish and striking Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets. Images of African birds were popular in early 19th-century France both for their exoticism and for the interest in Africa that Napoleon's campaigns were generating. The collaboration of Levaillant and Barraband represented a departure from previous ornithological texts in its emphasis on beauty and luxury, with sumptuously colored and flawlessly rendered birds. The project was a massive undertaking, which required over 300 finished watercolors. Apart from their undoubted beauty, they display a scientific accuracy that few ornithological artists have matched since. Still, the meticulous hand-colored engravings in Levaillant's publications could not match the delicate modulations of tone and color, the fine lines and perfect draftsmanship of Barraband's original watercolors, which are exceptional in their richness and tonal variation. Each feather is described by dozens of parallel lines, providing remarkable detail and naturalistically textured color. Engraving with original hand color. Published by Levrault Frères in Paris, c. 1805. 21 x 13 1/2 Inches. | 2019-04-19T00:43:30Z | https://www.aradernyc.com/ornithological/barraband-jacques-1767-1809-femelle-de-la-perruche-a-tache-souci-pl-59-from-histoire-naturelle-des-perroquets-c-1805 |
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During May 2003 I paid a visit to my family and friends in Taunton. I took a few photos, so here they are.
I also visited (but did not photograph) The Anchor, Hillfarrance; The Victory, Allerford; The Lamb and Flag, Blagdon; The Queens Arms, Pittminster; and Brazz, Taunton. Of all of these pubs, the Lamb and Flag is the nicest and most "local pub" type, and the Queens Arms is full of comedy parody type characters.
The Parade, Taunton. This is now a roundabout around the war memorial (the stone cross thing) and outside The Market House (the big building. It's a pub, but a bit of a meat market - hence the name?) which is all cobbled and unfriendly to traffic. Unfortunately this is the centre of town, there is no bypass, and Taunton has nowhere else for traffic to go.
Castle Bow - looking through the portcullis by the entrance to Brazz, through to the battlements on the top of The Winchester Arms. Yes, Taunton is old, pretty, and full of pubs. Nothing else though.
We went to a substation so I could photograph pylons. Here's one photo. Won't bore you with the rest - if you want them, see my pylons site.
It's held in an old theatre hall, which has been converted quite well and retains the original (very gaudy!) decor. Please note that not everyone in attendance is old.
The room is dotted with fruit machines, to fleece you for more cash. They also play "line games" on boards built into the tables, in between "real" games.
The numbers which were called are shown on this board, along with the type of game being played and the amount of money for winning. However I could only photograph the board when I wasn't busy playing so it's not lit! Also there is a (cheap) bar, and (horrid) food counter.
Here are the books you play with. You have to listen for which book is in play, and then which page (the yellow page in the bronze book, etc.) Then you have to get the line, two lines or full house on the same ticket on that page. There are six tickets to a page, so every single number is on the page somewhere. If you win you shout out. According to the leaflet you can shout anything you like. It's probably as well I haven't won yet.
We also investigated a phenomenon where, when you stand under electricity lines holding a fluorescent tube, the electromagnetic current induces the tube to glow in your hand. We did this right by the substation, where you can hear the wires crackling 24/7 as it is.
And here's the glowing tube. It was actually a lot more impressive, but my camera doesn't pick it up well in the dark. A real light sabre moment!
I slept on a mattress on top of a desk in the garage. The washing machine beeped several times every minute when it finished a cycle, and I needed steps to mount the bed. Apart from that it was reasonably comfortable.
My bed was on the other side of an outside window, for that "Amsterdam" feel... Wonder what the neighbours thought? | 2019-04-24T07:56:34Z | http://gorge.org/images/taunton/ |
This spell allows the caster to pick up an object, concentrate, and gain a “vision” of what happened in connection with this object. Essentially what happens is that objects “record” events that have happened to them; a sort of psychic imprint is left on the object. The object acts as camera in a sense, showing a visual image in the mind of the caster of what happened around the object. The image will not show anything beyond the object. For example, if the caster casts the spell on a dagger found on the floor and picks it up, he can see who the dagger stabbed or how it was dropped or maybe even see the dagger being carried by a person from one location to another. This spell only gives vision from the perspective of the dagger and won’t be able to show the whole contents of a room for example. It is almost as if the dagger had a small camera attached to it. No sound is provided with this spell: only visuals.
This spell is very much up to the game master’s discretion and it can be useful for letting players in on clues in connection to an adventure. It can also be used to feed them useless information or distract them from the real course of a story.
The based MP cost is 4 for this spell. It can be reduced by increments to as low as 2 MP. | 2019-04-20T12:10:40Z | https://blog.usorgames.com/read-object/ |
New Auditing Online Program teaches fundamentals of auditing.
Vubiz is excited to announce the launch of a new elearning program that teaches the fundamentals of auditing in today’s changing technological environment. This new online course is called about The Auditing Series and features four modules to help organizations learn the fundamentals of auditing.
Module 1 teaches the steps to establish an internal audit function, the phases of a complete audit cycle, the methods for documenting and evaluating internal controls and various approaches for reporting audit results. The second module gives tools to audit information systems and ensures the effectiveness of organization and management controls, system security administration and access controls, disaster recovery plans and the controls governing the relationship with service bureaus. Module 3 discusses the different uses for audit workpapers and how to accurately document and file workpapers and develop a risk-based annual audit plan. The fourth module provides internal auditors with the tools to ensure that the necessary policies, procedures, processes and controls at an organization are in place to detect and prevent fraud.
The goal of this four-module elearning program is to teach the fundamentals of auditing. To help meet that goal, the courses in this program contain audio, video and interactive activities to confirm understanding of the materials discussed. Each module has a final exam and certificate. | 2019-04-21T01:10:20Z | https://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/05/prweb11899079.htm |
The outputs of the /help command are no longer paginated in the new command system. This has benefits and drawbacks; all commands are on one page, but in the case of chat and other messages, the items at the top can be quickly obscured.
Granted, the new command suggestions completely make this a moot point, but for users who have them disabled, the help output would be useful.
Launch 1.12.2 and type /help, observe the output.
Launch 1.13 and type /help, observe the output.
Both do the same function but in different ways.
This would likely have an impact on the help command itself, to distinguish page numbers from command literals. Perhaps /help, /help command <command>, /help page <page>, and /help page <page> command <command> could remedy this issue. | 2019-04-22T12:00:47Z | https://bugs.mojang.com/browse/MC-133010 |
I have installed the concurrent version of emulators/i386-wine and so far Wine itself runs fine. I want to play the original Fallout via Wine and downloaded the current version from gog.com. Installation went fine, but at the end of the installation it throws some strange error codes, but nevertheless finishes "successfully".
When I then start the game it's launcher looks fine, but the game itself looks somewhat monochromatic / negative. Beside that it runs fine. I've discovered a config tool inside Fallouts installation directory and there you can switch graphics vendor from DirectX9 to DirectDraw 7 or "Basic". I've switched it to DirectDraw and then the graphics look fine and as intended.
Any idea why DirectX9 isn't working? According to winehq.org someone successfully tested Fallout with wine on FreeBSD 6 (!).
Last issue is that when I quit the game I get instantly logged out from X and/or X itself crashes. Could this be an issue with Xorg configuration and/or the driver. I have the current package of x11-drivers/xf86-video-intel installed.
Update: Yesterday I've installed the Lumina DE and here X isn't automatically logging me out after quitting a game via Wine - with XFCE the problem persists.
If you say you're not having that problem with Lumina, then probably XFCE is the problem. But in any case, I would not recommend emulators/i386-wine, as it is version 1.6 and therefore very old. Use emulators/i386-wine-devel instead. Also make sure you have your packages up to date, you might want to perform # pkg upgrade once in a while. I myself have no trouble with wine and KDE4, you might want to try that, too. | 2019-04-24T10:42:32Z | https://forums.freebsd.org/threads/wine-logs-me-out-of-x-after-quitting-a-game.53954/ |
Mark teaches band, choir, symphony orchestra and theatre at Vancouver Technical Secondary School, where he has spent most of his career. He also teaches orchestra at Saint James Music Academy, an after-school orchestra program for vulnerable children living in Canada’s most impoverished neighbourhood.
He was recognised nationally as the 2013 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year for his commitment to inclusive classrooms, comprised of students with a variety of cognitive, psychosocial, and emotional challenges. Mark has shown leadership on provincial and national levels in professional associations and development conferences and also through published learning resources and volunteer work.
His innovative music teaching approach borrows instructional techniques from teaching children to read, by building on students’ prior experience and creativity in the area. Mark has developed a purpose-built music theory and musicianship program that is now in use at two other schools. His students have performed diverse music from all over the world, sometimes using authentic instruments when possible. | 2019-04-20T00:25:41Z | https://www.globalteacherprize.org/person?id=3054 |
Mi Kamocha Am Yisrael? It was exactly a week ago when the public learnt about the tragic murder of Rabbi Ari Fuld HY”D who died al Shem Kiddush Hashem when despite his mortal wounds, he heroically neutralized his own murderer before the terrorist could harm or kill anyone else.
Less than a week later, Ari’s father and children were writing the final letters on the Sefer Torah that was donated (one of 23) in his memory by the Rennert family at an event that was held in the office of Rav Aharon Bina shlit”a at Yeshivat Netiv Aryeh. Ari was a talmid of Rav Bina, and every Thursday night for the past 15 years without fail Ari would come to the Yeshiva to learn, teach and sing.
Secular mastery. The scroll for the many who have pitiful feelings about the holocaust. Its harsh I know, but leave the whole Torah to a sefer and a sefer only. Our feelings secularize when we have the wrong motion to write on a permanent scroll for rabbinical use when we are not sefer’s. It is astute a wrong of this era.
Am I alone on my insight on why Jews who might be not even kosher might have a poke and even a child yet to be called to Torah is ready with a bet? Its funny, but I do not see a tradition but a fad. This is dangerous. | 2019-04-19T13:06:33Z | https://matzav.com/children-of-r-ari-fuld-hyd-write-the-last-letters-of-a-sefer-torah-lilu-nishmas-their-father/ |
ELH tried this matter in Bloomington before Arbitrator Falcioni on October 13, 2005 and November 14, 2005. The Arbitrator ruled in favor of the Respondent with respect to all issues in all cases. The Arbitrator refused to accept the Petitioner’s allegation that she suffered an accidental injuries arising out of and in the course of her employment. He further denied benefits on the basis of causal relationship. No benefits were awarded in any of the cases.
Through effective cross-examination of the Petitioner, Ed Hennessy established the specific time, place and occurrence of alleged accident. Then, with compelling security camera videotape and other information gathered by company investigators, proved conclusively that the alleged accident did not occur where, when and how the Petitioner said it did. The Arbitrator specifically found the Petitioner not to be credible at her testimony to be “completely controverted by the evidence in the record”.
Ed Hennessy tried this matter in 2007. Arbitrator Fratanni adopted his argument in all respects and denied compensation in its entirety. In her Order she concluded that the Petitioner failed to prove that she sustained accidental injuries which arose out of and in the course of her employment, that she further failed to prove that she gave Respondent timely notice and that she failed to prove that her condition of ill-being is causally related to any accidental injury allegedly sustained at work.
Tried in 2007; Arbitrator O’Malley incorporated all arguments asserted by Ed Hennessy in his decision. As proposed, the Arbitrator denied the petitioner’s claim for wage differential under Section 8(d)1, he denied more than 28 weeks of demanded TTD, he awarded medical as proposed (allowing credit for medical expenses paid by group insurance) and he denied the claim for penalties and fees.
Ed Hennessy successfully defended Petitioner’s claim for permanent total disability benefits and further limited Respondent’s liability for TTD and PPD benefits substantially. Established with videotape and testimonial evidence, that the Respondent offered a reasonable accommodation and that the Petitioner’s failure to comply with a bid process demonstrated the Petitioner’s lack of diligence in attempting a return to work.
Ed Hennessy tried this matter in Bloomington before Arbitrator Falcioni in June of 2004. The case involved an altercation between co-employees. At issue was whether the altercation had its origin in the work or the manner in which it was to be performed and whether the Petitioner could be characterized as the aggressor. Arbitrator Falcioni held the injury to be compensable and awarded permanency for a left ankle fracture and over $11,000.00 in medical expenses. The Respondent challenged the decision on review. Although the Commission affirmed Arbitrator’s findings as to accident, causal relationship and permanency, it remanded the matter to the Arbitrator for determination of whether the record would support the award for medical expenses. Respondent contended that the evidence offered by the Petitioner at trial was insufficient to establish medical expense liability pursuant to Section 8(a) on the basis of reasonableness, necessity or causal relationship. Ed Hennessy negotiated a compromise of the disputed sum in a settlement contract subsequent to the remand.
This individual underwent invasive surgery referable to the shoulder and to the lower spine in connection with injuries that he allegedly sustained on three different dates. Ed Hennessy tried and won this matter before Arbitrator Lee in August 2006 in defense of Petitioner’s allegation that he is permanently and totally disabled and in defense of the Petitioner’s demand for more than 2 1/2; years of accrued TTD benefits.
Ed Hennessy tried this matter before Arbitrator White in Urbana on February 16, 2005. Arbitrator White decided in favor for the Respondent, denying compensation on the basis that the Petitioner did not sustain an accident arising out of and in the course of her employment. Arbitrator White ruled that the Petitioner failed to trace her injury or condition to a definite time, place or cause. Further, no reliable medical evidence was offered to plausibly explain how any work she performed for the Respondent could have caused or aggravated her underlying herniated disc problem.
Arbitrator Lee heard this matter pursuant to Section 19(b) of the Act and limited his rulings to accident, causal relationship and award for TTD and medical. Arbitrator Lee ruled in favor of the Petitioner on issues of accident and causal relationship. Necessarily, he awarded TTD that accrued as well as medical expenses of $765.39. In awarding the benefits, the Arbitrator ignored evidence at the Petitioner had worked for three subsequent employers before proceeding with thumb surgery. The matter was resolved on a compromised basis contractorily after the Respondent elected not to pursue an appeal.
Ed Hennessy tried this matter before Arbitrator Lee on March 15, 2006. Arbitrator Lee adopted Respondent’s proposed decision in its entirety, awarding 30% loss of the right hand and acknowledging a credit owed to the Respondent in the amount of $9,328.52 for overpaid TTD. The Petitioner secured modification on appeal, but Respondent retained credit for over $5,000.00.
Petitioner’s attorney pressed for a Section 19(b) trial of this case before Arbitrator Lee on September 2, 2005. Although Arbitrator Lee ruled against the Respondent and additionally awarded penalties, Petitioner’s attorney committed many mistakes, one in particular potentially costing his client more than $22,000.00 in medical expenses. Of particular significance, Petitioner’s attorney failed to introduce evidence at the first Section 19(b) trial. Petitioner’s attorney attempted to offer the records in the second 19(b) trial, but the arbitrator sustained our objection on the basis of res judicata. Based upon that leverage, we were able to reach a reasonable settlement with Petitioner’s attorney, which did not include the awarded penalties.
The Petitioner in this case suffered from a congenital spine condition which caused her brain stem to slip into her neck. Despite evidence offered to the contrary, the Arbitrator found that the Petitioner’s job aggravated her underlying conditions resulting in significant permanency. The award though was kept in terms of permanency rather than permanent total disability as was included in the Petitioner’s prayer. The Respondent elected to pay the award and close the case. The Petitioner also chose not to appeal.
Highly favorable outcome in 2007, achieved largely from very careful factual investigation and the assembly of reliable witnesses. Petitioner reluctantly agreed on the date of trial to close the case pertaining to a van accident that the Respondent had denied based upon numerous inconsistencies. | 2019-04-24T11:01:33Z | http://www.hennessyroach.com/attorney-profile/ed-hennessy/ |
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You can start your adventure with the Queen Bee when you register with the minimum deposit. Even if you have had an account before, try to register again, you may be able to claim the offer, and if not, simply enjoy the Queen Bee Bingo rewards with your player’s account. | 2019-04-22T10:02:58Z | https://www.bingoscanner.com/bingo-reviews/queen-bee-bingo/queen-bee-bingo-rewards/ |
You get your tickets yet, bro?
This is on my Dad's arm… Semper Fidelis.
"May thy knife chip and shatter."
Re-drawn identity for Green Mantis Kung-Fu.
Filipinos like to party—WITH JEWELRY.
"To read is to live."
This took way too long for what I was paid, but a good time was still had by all.
This is permanently displayed on my cousin's forearms.
I give these away… If you've found one around town in an inappropriate place I do apologize.
Try thinking with the reptilian part of your brain.
Even if you win the race, you're still a rat.
Identity for my good friend Nader Abushhab over at NBMA Photography.
is the AZ state motto… As seen on a lapel near you.
Do what this t-shirt says and nobody will get hurt. | 2019-04-23T00:57:36Z | http://www.plasticfangs.com/ |
Clean & elegant with exquisitely sophisticated finish with nose of grapes, flowers and strawberries.
Clean & elegant, a very plush sake loaded with fruit basket flavors with notes of honey dew and apple.
Delicate & impeccably balanced flavor with very smooth finish.
Rich, full of fragrance, very smooth with a satisfying mellow Umami finish.
Light & mild, very smooth and easy going with lower than average alcohol rate (12% alc).
Clean, crisp, modestly sweet finish after subtle floral hint.
Well-balanced, brilliant fragrance that delivers an impression of Oka (cherry blossom).
Deep & rich, pleasantly biting with higher than average alcohol rate (18%).
Extra dry, adequately balanced acicity and smoothness.
Dry & higher in acidity, distinctive fragrance with notes of cucumber.
Medium dry & well balanced, very flavorful.
Typical all round sake, very well balanced, easy going.
Junmai Daiginjo sake made in Nigori style, nose of rose water, cream apple with subtle sweetness.
Sparkling Nigori, crisp and dry.
Mouth watering citrussy Yuzu with sweet finish.
A smooth finishing Ume-shu Japanese sour plum sake. | 2019-04-20T10:25:27Z | http://www.namirestaurant.ca/menus/drink/ |
The curtain rises: a Kyōgen stage, an examination room at an eye specialist’s, a sushi counter. There are two people meeting here. Feelings of the most diverse kind, alternating between fear and fascination, between tenderness and sanctuary, flare up and are immediately put into practice. The feelings of the other are explored. | 2019-04-22T12:44:17Z | http://www.animateka.si/2015/en/movie/id/maku.html |
Don’t sweat the small stuff, we’re told. Personally, I’m a big fan of the small stuff. The little things that make a big difference. The little touches that show attention to detail, thoughtfulness and care.
When I was invited to Wyboston Lakes in Bedfordshire, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’d heard the name, but despite it being located just outside the county, I never had a reason to go before. Now, I’ve got lots of reasons to go back, and it’s all because of those little things.
Let’s start with something big; the site. Set in 380 acres of countryside, the scale of the training and conference facilities took me by surprise. Two pretty lakes present an elegant backdrop to meals, and become part of the fun for team building activities. Large open areas offer plenty of space, while 406 bedrooms and 64 training rooms show Wyboston Lakes is serious about business.
The resort is family run and I came away with impression that all the staff I met enjoy being part of the team. Wyboston Lakes was ranked 28th in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2017 and from the warm welcome, smiles and knowledgeable staff we met, it’s clear they’re proud of what the venue has to offer.
Lakes are split over two purpose built venues. The Executive Centre and Training Centre cater to different audiences, but both offer excellent facilities across a range of spaces, from 10 person meeting rooms through to training rooms and two large conference rooms that comfortably seat up to 270 people.
There’s attention to detail here. Thought is given to the flow of people, particularly important for exhibitions, but equally so for moving guests between training sessions, breakout areas and meals. Options are provided around visitor registration, signage is good and the layout provides a central reception area that is always easy to find. The venues offer a surprising amount of outdoor space with attractive courtyard gardens, most attached directly to rooms for easy access. Bedrooms, restaurants and bars on-site at each venue keep guests together and provide everything they need during their stay.
The investment in technology is clear and welcome. Presentation equipment is appropriate for each space, with ample connection options.
The Executive Centre’s centrepiece conference room offers the most gadgets, with touch screen controls, a logo lamp to project your branding, a subtle colour wash around the room and repeater screens to ensure every guest has a good view. A dedicated room for trainers with computers, printer and mini fridge is another nice touch.
The free Wi-Fi is exceptional, with high speeds and availability across the entire Wyboston Lakes site. The decision to offer internet without requiring a registration is refreshing and I hope other venues follow Wyboston Lakes’ lead here.
After all the hard work, it’s important to have a little fun. With large grounds and access to the lakes, the resort is ideal for corporate days and team building events. If you have your own event partner, Wyboston Lakes can provide the venue and facilities, or if you’re looking for ideas and an experience that’s ready to go, Ride Leisure has a permanent base on site from April to November.
From a purpose built complex on the grounds, Ride Leisure operates a wide range of activities over land and water from wake boarding to hovercrafts, quad bikes and off-roading 4x4s. If you’ve ever seen YouTube videos of people ‘flying’ with water jetpacks, you can try that here. And for those who enjoy Wipeout on TV, there’s a new floating obstacle course.
A good team building event combines fun with learning, and packages can be customised with up to 8 activities to suit your team and business goals. The venue has changing facilities, hot showers, a bar and restaurant, large marquee, plus indoor and outdoor seating areas for BBQs by the lake.
In addition to bedrooms at each of the conference venues, Wyboston Lakes Hotel has 103 newly refurbished rooms to accommodate guests including those enjoying the spa, restaurant and 18-hole golf course.
The rooms are attractive, comfortable and well sized, with big beds and plenty of little touches; USB charging points by the bedside, a wireless touch screen tablet for ordering treatments, room service and even watching Netflix in bed. A capsule coffee machine in the room was very welcome, as was the fresh milk delivered from reception. Luxury toiletries help make it special, while a laptop sized safe is something I wouldn’t have thought of but shows the attention to detail here.
The Y Spa managed to do what I thought was the impossible, it made me feel comfortable walking around in public in a dressing gown and slippers (credit to the team who were very welcoming). I have to admit, this was my first spa experience so there was a lot to take in. Our time was spent in the Thermal Spa, with experiences that were invigorating, relaxing and surprising in equal measure. With room names like Softy, Salty and Some Like it Hot, it was a journey of discovery. Many packages include food which was a relaxed buffet of hot and cold foods at The Fountains restaurant. My one regret of the visit was not sampling the selection of cheeses on offer here.
The outdoor hydrotherapy pool was a highlight, big bubbles, enjoyed by people drinking more bubbles, it felt opulent. To be relaxed to the point of snoozing, the worries of the world drifting away, I can see why people come back again and again. I’ll certainly be back, the soft lights, the variety of treatments, it’s all too tempting and an experience I’ll want to relive again and again.
After a G&T appetizer at the bar, we enjoyed a three course meal at the appropriately named Waterside Restaurant. Sporting an AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, I had high expectations and wasn’t disappointed. A wood pigeon starter with duck leg bon bon, beetroot and candied almond was the standout dish. Everything was tasty, well presented and the service was excellent. At one point I had to stop myself stealing my husband’s mushy peas as he was close to causing a scene.
In summary, the small things matter. They’re the difference between good and great. Wyboston Lakes is a big site with a spa, hotel, training facilities, golf course, gym and even serviced offices. But more importantly, it’s a venue staffed by people who enjoy where they work, who put a lot of thought and care into the guest experience, and are happy to work with you to be flexible around your needs.
So, when will I next visit Wyboston Lakes? Will it be at a product launch or meeting in one of the conference rooms, perhaps a team away day? Maybe a meal and a spa break. I’m not sure, but I do know I will be back, and soon.
P.s. It will probably be the spa. | 2019-04-23T06:39:19Z | https://www.allthingsbusiness.co.uk/wyboston-lakes-review |
Imagine if I were to walk down the aisle of your church with a bag of M and Ms. Or if you prefer, Raisinets. Just like the sower in Jesus’ story, I throw the chocolate pellets out into the congregation. Some people would receive the treat eagerly. Others will let the candy just bounce right off of them.
Back in Bible times, farmers used to waste a lot of seed. It was called broadcast farming. Seed thrown everywhere, like M&Ms from a crazy preacher. I can’t begin to explain why they did it that way. I guess there are things that we do today that are just as crazy. Why do we watch hundreds of hours of TV for just a few moments of enjoyment? Why do we post hundreds of things to Facebook or Snap Chat or maintain a Twitter feed? It all seems pretty wasteful.
Is Jesus accusing God of being wasteful? I think this is one of the points of this story, God is not a fiscal conservative. He shares his wisdom into the world in a multitude of ways… but we are too busy answering our email to notice. He broadcasts his love day by day, but we are working too hard to notice. The Bible says, he sends rain upon the just and the unjust. In other words, he throws m&ms at people whom he knows will just let them bounce off. Why? Why does God allow himself to be rejected?
I like what Anne Dillard says about nature. She says, “Nature is, above all, profligate. Don't believe them when they tell you how economical and thrifty nature is… Extravagance! Nature will try anything once.” I was in Cleveland last month and the walls of every building were coated with mayflies. These little creatures that swarm up out of the lake and then die a few days later. Such wastefulness. | 2019-04-19T15:34:49Z | https://billkemp.info/tags/generosity |
Tim Disney with wife Neda Disney at the REDCAT Gala in March. | Photo: Steven A Gunther.
Tim Disney, entrepreneur and co-founder of independent film and documentary production company Uncommon Productions, has been appointed Chairman of CalArts' Board of Trustees.
Disney is great-nephew to Walt Disney and grandson to Roy O. Disney, the co-founders of CalArts. His father, Roy E. Disney, also served on CalArts' board and contributed to the construction of REDCAT. Tim Disney replaces Austin M. Beutner, who stepped down as board chair in August of this year to become CEO and publisher of the Los Angeles Times. Beutner remains a CalArts trustee.
Our faculty and alumni have transformed culture throughout the country and the world. I hope to help CalArts carry on the tradition of excellence, and to foster the spirit of experimentation and innovation that have made CalArts one of the country's truly great educational institutions.
"We are thrilled that Tim Disney has agreed to serve as Chair of CalArts Board of Trustees," says CalArts President Steven Lavine. "Tim grew up with, and is deeply committed to, the vision of CalArts as an interdisciplinary, technology-friendly college of the arts, focused on educating the gifted students who will shape the future of art and entertainment. Under his leadership, I am confident that we will carry on, where his predecessor as Board Chair left off, without missing a beat." | 2019-04-24T14:46:13Z | http://blog.calarts.edu/2014/10/17/tim-disney-succeeds-austin-m-beutner-as-calarts-chairman/ |
In this article I am going to talk about the RoundToggleButton and RoundButton controls from the Coding4fun Toolkit in details. I will explain everything about the main features, available public API, sample usage etc.
Basically RoundToggleButton is an UI component that derives from CheckBox and exposes ImagePath dependency property. As its name says it is some kind of extended toggle button with round shape and inverted image support.
Basically RoundButton is an UI component that derives from Button and also exposes ImagePath dependency property. As its name says it is some kind of extended button with round shape and inverted image support.
To begin using RoundToggleButton/RoundButton first add a reference to the Coding4Fun.Phone.Controls.dll assembly.
RoundToggleButton derives from CheckBox so it exposes all properties and methods of the CheckBox class plus one more : ImagePath.
RoundButton derives from Button so it exposes all properties and methods of the Button class plus one more : ImagePath.
This is a dependency property of type string. It gets or sets the Image of the RoundToggleButton / RoundButton controls.
This property comes from the parent class and is used to set the content of the Button.
NOTE: When adding icons to these buttons have in mind that it is preferable to have two opposite images: Normal and Inversed. Otherwise your icon may not be visible when pressing the button.
Check the MSDN documentation related to composite formatting for reference.
Now lets create a sample project, add reference to Coding4Fun.Phone.Controls.dll (as described above) and add several RoundButtons/RoundToggleButtons . I will also add some more "light" and "dark" icons.
For more icons take a look at UX section of our "WP7 Dev guide" we collect all resources related to the Windows Phone 7 development there. | 2019-04-20T14:22:43Z | http://www.geekchamp.com/articles/wp7-roundtogglebutton-and-roundbutton-in-depth |
Figolli are Maltese traditional sweets eaten in the Easter period. Since everyone asked for a healthy version on facebook, here is my alternative and guilt free figolli version. This recipe is gluten free, grain free and paleo.
Figolli are usually made of a sweet almond paste filling between a sweet pie crust. They are then covered with icing or chocolate. I used ground almonds for the pie crust instead of the conventional flour and sugar. I decided to use homemade apple sauce as a major ingredient in the filling and adding only a little more almonds in the filling. The result has a different and softer texture but it is very tasty and with a similar flavor to the well known figolli. Anyone who doesn’t like figolli because they are dry will love this recipe!
It is best to store these figolli inside refregirator. Enjoy and Happy Easter!
Start by making the apple sauce following instructions found here. Let cool.
To make pastry blend all dry ingredient together in the food processor.
Lightly whisk the pastry wet ingredients together and then mix into the dry ingredients until dough is formed.
Cover dough with cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In the meantime prepare almond filling. Mix all ingredients together and simmer for about 12 minutes until thickened.
Take out the dough from fridge and divide into two parts. Take one part and place it between two baking sheets. Flatten with rolling pin. The sheets will prevent the dough from sticking to the rolling pin or work surface.
Cut out shapes by using an Easter cookie cutter. Remember that you need two cutouts for one figolla.
Use a flat spatula to transfer the pastry shape onto a lined baking tray.
Distribute some of the filling onto each shape leaving a 1cm margin from the edge.
Work out the second batch of shapes and using a flat spatula to transfer the cutouts over the filled bottoms pressing the edge together to seal well.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until the top turns light golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool in tray for 5/10 minutes until they are cool enough to handle. Then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. (Don’t leave them to cool in the baking tray as they will become soggy from the condensation formed).
To decorate, melt chocolate in a double broiler, cover figolli with chocolate and sprinkle over some chopped pistachio nuts or coconut.
Cover finished figolli with cling film and store in the refrigerator. This recipe makes 5 small sized figolli.
For the filling you mean you simmer the egg whites? | 2019-04-19T14:17:02Z | http://www.rodysheartycorner.com/figolli/ |
Brand new 3 blade Bolly propeller available (worth $2150), The original prop and spinner is still serviceable.
Garmin 296 (colour screen) available, depending on final agreed price.
Ipad (as new), with extra 2 years warranty for use with Oz Runways.
Rotax 912 starts first time every time and she flies beautifully. An easy aircraft to learn to fly and land.
Perfect aircraft for low or high time pilot.
Selling due to new aircraft coming soon.
Full price $30,000 AUD, with everything included.
Make an offer on this excellent aircraft. | 2019-04-23T02:19:42Z | https://www.recreationalflying.com/classifieds/item/7-skyfox-gazelle/ |
The lighting of the operative field is one of the most crucial aspects of any dental practice. That is why doctors should be able to rely on their dental light to provide them with a clear view of their patients' mouths. Our 1340MD halogen light delivers quality lighting and sleek aesthetics to any operatory. | 2019-04-22T14:20:28Z | https://www.dentalplanet.com/lights-cabinet-wall-mount-lights-c-18_289_293/summit-dental-1340md-wall-mounted-light-p-19080 |
Properties in Occitanie average 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Property 10: Mountain house with stunning views of the peaks.
Property 11: Cevennes farmhouse of character with private pool, quality service.
Property 30: Spacious, light and beautifully renovated. A home from home for the discerning.
Property 38: Our vacation home is located on the promenade & on the beach of Gruissan.
Property 42: Maisonette for 2 people with large private terrace and parking.
Lovingly renovated Winner of "MAY THE BEST HOUSE WIN".
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The appartement is a good size, nice and clean. Owners are very friendly. You can walk to the to the Village and eat in nice restaurants. You can dit at the Pool or walk the river. We had a good holiday! | 2019-04-22T03:15:48Z | https://www.homeaway.com/search/refined/keywords:Occitanie,+France/filter:74 |
Four Winds Spas prides itself on being an American manufacturer, using only the highest quality American made parts.
Four Winds partner with some of the industry’s finest names, such as Balboa©, Lucite©, Waterway and Aristec© to provide well made, energy-efficient spas at an affordable price. Their spas are built to last.
Our state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility located just outside Nashville, Tennessee is equipped with the latest and greatest technology in the spa manufacturing industry. Along with their expert engineers, craftsmen, customer service personnel and experienced staff – Four Winds Spas has made its reputation as one of the leading spa manufacturers in the world.
Whether its hydrotherapy treatment, a place to relax, or a family fun center, Four Winds has the perfect spa for you. | 2019-04-22T18:50:49Z | https://www.allpoolsandspas.co.uk/four-winds-hot-tubs/ |
A significant part of why marine mammals have such an impressive ability to use their lung capacity is the unique way in which they utilize oxygen, as well as their greater tidal range. These qualities, enhanced by their anatomy, which has adapted perfectly to life in the ocean, are the key components for explaining how these magnificent animals are able to safely explore even the deepest reaches of the sea.
Most marine mammals are capable of holding their breath for long periods of time. Since feeding, mating and many other activities essential to the species’ survival normally happen below the surface, this skill becomes crucial. Sea lions and cetaceans normally take only one breath per surfacing, while seals and deeper diving cetaceans sometimes spend an extended period of time at the surface. Additionally, larger whales, such as the sperm whale and bottlenose whale are able to routinely travel from the surface down to great depths, sometimes diving as deep as 6,000 feet, and proving that their oxygen stores can withstand enormous pressures and showing a resilience seldom seen in the animal kingdom.
Most people focus immediately on the ability that marine mammals have to hold their breath for longer periods of time. Although this is the goal that they are reaching for, it is also the ultimate result of many intricate, complex processes having to do with the way these creatures use oxygen in the first place. First of all, it’s important to understand that, for each breath of air taken into their lungs, marine mammals – like all breathing creatures – only receive oxygen in proportion of about 1/4. These mammals can reduce the effect of nitrogen and ensure that their oxygen levels are used far more efficiently, also featuring larger oxygen stores that are significantly greater than in the case of humans.
Deep diving whales and seals have reinforced peripheral airways, allowing the lungs to collapse during deeper dives, preventing nitrogen from being absorbed to avoid high blood nitrogen levels. There is, of course, far more to diving deep than just holding your breath. Pressure can have a powerful effect on areas of the body filled with gas, such as the inner ear or the sinuses, just as much as on the lungs. Some types of cetaceans feature an extensive venous plexus, which reduces the air cavity in the inner ear, while sinuses are enhanced through a stronger vasculature that acts in a similar way to help the mammals adapt to greater pressure.
When compared to human lung capacity usage – which is generally limited to about 8-10% while resting and 15-17% when exercising – marine mammals use up a much vaster storage amount, while also actually having larger lung capacities and more resilient lungs, meant to withstand the crushing pressures of the ocean depths. While most phocids tend to exhale before diving (seals and delphinidae generally using less than 25% of their ability to store vital oxygen while diving), creatures like the sea otter are able to maintain 75% oxygen stores. The tidal volume of marine mammals is typically larger than 75%, due mainly to their lungs’ more flexible tissue composition, more cartilage in the ribs and much greater elasticity in the recoil of their lungs, diaphragm and chest cavity, when compared to terrestrial mammals. | 2019-04-21T19:02:02Z | https://www.thesea.org/marine-mammals-use-75-total-lung-capacity-humans-use-10-15/ |
Hail Damage Meetings in York and Hamilton Counties. Please click on image to enlarge.
Posted on June 8, 2014, in Crop Updates, Event, Storm Damage and tagged corn, cover crop, Crops, Extension, farm, farming, hail damage meetings, Soybeans. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a comment. | 2019-04-23T04:42:50Z | https://jenreesources.com/2014/06/08/hail-damage-meetings/ |
Looking for a way to get to know members of all ages better?
We’ll have an intergenerational retreat October 2-4 in Montreat, NC, with fellowship, fun, quiet, play, and study while exploring the question, "Who is my neighbor?"
There will be time for hiking, rock hopping, or exploring Black Mountain on Saturday afternoon, and we’ll have a group dinner and square dance Saturday evening. The retreat will finish with a casual worship on Sunday morning. Childcare will be available during our program/worship time. You can stay at Assembly Inn, the Montreat campground, or individual vacation homes.
Register and pay online at www.bit.ly/wpcACR15 or download the retreat brochure, complete the registration form in it, and return it with your check to the church office. | 2019-04-22T00:54:40Z | https://www.wpcdurham.org/all-church-retreat/ |
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Kristen Stewart is the Highest Paid Actress!
Kristen Stewart must be in cloud nine. After her continues movies success, award nominations, etc., Forbes reports now reveals that Kristen Steward is the highest paid actress in Hollywood.
22-year-old Kristen Stewart has made approximately $34.5 million from last year!
Who else brings in the big bucks? Cameron Diaz (17 years Stewart’s senior) came in second with $34 million skimmed off the earnings of “Bad Teacher,” “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and “The Green Hornet.” The margins grow from there, with Sandra Bullock making $25 million over the same time period.
Forbes is known for these lists, the most coveted of which is the Celebrity Hot 100 (unless if you’re a rapper, in which case your aim is simply the richest people list). Last year’s list of richest TV actresses revealed that Tina Fey and Eva Longoria brought in $13 million each. The richest actor during the same period was Leonardo DiCaprio who brought in an eye-popping $72 million. That year, Sarah Jessica Parker and Angelina Jolie each dialed up $30 million.
For more — including the seven-next richest actresses in the business — head over to Forbes. | 2019-04-21T18:50:12Z | http://www.thfire.com/entertainment/hollywood/hollywood-buzz/kristen-stewart-is-the-highest-paid-actress-16670 |
thrift Originally the RPC communication framework used by Facebook, it was later contributed to the Apache foundation, which came out earlier, almost supported all the back-end languages, and was very widely used as an unknown network framework.
Like grpc, you need to define communication protocols first and then implement your business logic.
The following methods are introduced.
Note: the repository time is 2017.7 at that time, so context was not supported at that time.
As for the usage of thrift, you can use thrift -help to view help.
The following command will generate the gen-go folder, which translates the above protocol into golang code.
Among them, echo.go is the type and method definition generated, and echo-remote is the client sample code.
The following is a simple example of its use.
message from client: You are welcome.
Note: the protocol used by the server and the client must be the same, for example, the transport factory is buffer transport factroy, and protocol factory is compaCT protcol. | 2019-04-24T21:58:55Z | http://www.codeblogbt.com/archives/150627 |
It’s amazing how much faster time passes for kids than for adults. Somehow, when kids are asked to wait five minutes they think it’s been five minutes after only one. On the other hand, if they’re told that they can do something for just 10 more minutes, they’ll insist it’s only been five.
When it comes to keeping teeth healthy, it’s important that we spend enough time covering every tooth surface and getting into every crevice to brush away the icky germs and bacteria that help form cavities. Dentists recommend brushing teeth for 60 seconds or longer, so for kids who have, let’s say…a poor sense of time, it’s not always guaranteed that they’ll brush as long as they should. The new Gum Crayola Timer Light Toothbrush has a creative way to let the kids know how long they’re supposed to brush.
The GUM Crayola Timer Light Toothbrush has a smaller, tapered brush head so it will be more comfortable and will fit into the kids’ smaller mouths, especially kids between 4-11 years old. (The picture shows a side by side of the Crayola toothbrush head on the right next to a larger toothbrush.) The bristles are brightly colored green, blue, and yellow Dome Trim bristles, which helps remove plaque. They are also soft bristles so that they’re gentle on the gums and teeth (just in case the kids brush too hard.
One feature I absolutely love is the rubbery, suction cup base. It allows you to stick the toothbrush to the counter, so it’s standing up vertically. Not only does this help keep the counter clear, but it also keeps the bristles in the air so they don’t pick up other dirty stuff (like soapy water from washing hands.) This feature is so cool, I don’t understand why every single toothbrush – including ones for adults – doesn’t have a suction cup on the end.
You can also try your hand in winning a special GUM brand prize package in the WCatDD Gum Crayola Toothbrush Giveaway!
One winner will receive a Gum brand prize package including: TWO GUM Crayola Timer Light Toothbrushes, GUM Crayola Flossers (in berry, green, and blue), and for the adults – GUM Eez-Thru Mint Flossers and TWO GUM Technique+ Toothbrushes.
THIS ENTRY IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER ENTRIES TO BE VALID (+1): Visit gumbrand.com and tell me what other products you think you would like.
Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST, December 17, 2009.
Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free Gum Crayola Toothbrush Package from the manufacturer or the representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
GUM® Sesame Street™ Power Toothbrush is another product they have that I think would go over well.
The Critters toothbrush is adorable. | 2019-04-25T15:59:35Z | https://www.wicproject.com/giveaway/gum-crayola-toothbrush/ |
The SuperFlower has been the unadvertised secret product for years and has now made its way into its own featured cabinet. We think the design and specs of this newly featured system will be hugely popular with beginning and experienced growers alike. The New SuperFlower is the all important left side of the Trinity 2.0 and is now upgraded with SuperPonics to grow your plants up to 2-5X Faster, Bigger, Better, and Easier than other traditional methods along with all the other Award Winning Features, Customer Service, and 3 Year Warranty.
All of our Award Winning Features are included with the SuperFlower - Lifetime Customer Service and an industry leading 3 Year No Hassle Warranty.
Easy as One, Two, Three, Grow!
Comes with EVERYTHING You Need, Including the TechnaFlora Nutrients Starter Kit.
Anti-Mold Reflective Panels For Optimal Light Distribution and Cleanness.
Free DVD and Lifetime Customer Service.
The SuperFlower is a single chamber, Full-Cycle cabinet, meaning you can grow from seed to harvest.
Arriving at your door completely assembled, including everything you need to get started (plug it in and add water and provided nutrients starter kit!), and with a maximum growth height of 4.5ft, the SuperFlower is perfect for all your growing needs.
Dimensions: 36" x 24" x 72"
Harvest 1-16 5 Foot Tall Plants Every Single Month!
Utilizing our patented SuperPonics watering system, this reservoir can hold up to 15 gallons of nutrient based water and is incredibly easy to maintain.
The LED's are encased in a well ventilated, fully enclosed metal frame and is height adjustable! This allows your plants to get the perfect amount of light at all stages of growth!!!
Automated SuperPonics System. You can also grow in Soil.
CO2 is an extra $199.95 and recommended to achieve up to 30% more yield.
Only SuperCloset Grow Systems are professionally assembled with every component imaginable including air-filter, nutrients, timers, and growing medium.
Only SuperCloset Cabinets are guaranteed to grow easier, bigger, healthier and better than any other grow cabinet or system.
Up to 20% less energy usage, power surges, more efficiency than other systems with our special digital ballasts.
Yield up to 40% more growth with exclusive Net Trellis and unique auto watering method. Tips in DVD video.
Fully automated controls with hydrometer on back of unit, not front, to retain clean cabinet appearance.
“No corner plants left ungrown” Only cabinet design with real-cross airflow, PROPER air-cooled lights and internal circulation fan.
Free No Hassle 3 year Warranty. We incorporate the very best components, design, and customer support.
Fantastic watering system. No clogged drippers, constant cleaning, or random dead plants.
Strongest roots and plant structure possible. Leave for days without worry. See testimonials!
Only one plug in to any outlet in your home or apartment on a standard 110v!!!
Yields up to 30-50% more than other systems.
3x more airflow than most other systems.
Comes with every single component imaginable and free technical support.
Heavy Duty aluminum circuit boards @ 2cm thick for optimal heat dissipation. Helps your Super LED run smoother and more efficiently for years to come.
Game-Changing Secondary Optical Lens for maximum photosynthetic pentration for plant canopy to the stem.
Will match or outperform ANY other 3 watt LED grow light, including the very expensive HydroGrow LED lights, Guaranteed!
Produces more yields per watt than HPS lights with better internodal spacing for denser fruits and flowers.
Produces less heat than HPS lights, eliminating the need for fans that can be noisy.
Grounded Power cord plugs into any standard 120v household outlet - Measures 7' long.
Constructed under stringent quality control standards - You can expect years of trouble-free use.
Your fully automated Superponics system will grow faster than any single method of hydroponics. You also grow safer as there are both an air pump and a water pump powering your plants, so that if either go out, your plants will still live! Growing your plants by both top feed watering and bottom feed oxygenation will ensure that your plants thrive and grow at rates you truly never thought possible. They can grow plants up to 2-5x times faster than any single hydroponics method, and up to 5 times faster than growing with soil.
The perfectly designed carbon filter made by OdorSok eliminates 100% of the odor produced inside of your grow box. You can expect about two years of use before needing to replace the activated carbon - Which is very easy to do. This carbon filter helps to make sure that the air coming out of your cabinet is clean and odorless!
Each SuperFlower comes with a Nutrient Starter Kit. Lotus is a simple 3 part nutrient line that replaces the need for complex 8-10 part recipes. This 3 part system gives your plants everything they need for development from seed to harvest, giving you unmatched results in flowering and fruiting plants. Specifically formulated for medicinal plants, Lotus Nutrients are 100% water soluble formula milled and blended to provide perfect consistency and contains no binders, fillers, or dyes.
16 oz. Lotus Pro Series Grow: Specially formulated to give your plants exactly what they need to produce lush, rapid vegetative growth. Lotus Pro Series Grow will aid in producing thick stems, tight inter-nodal spacing, dense canopy development and massive root systems, all of which are the building blocks for successful harvests.
The turbo-charged secret weapon that leads to an unsurpassed size and density of flowers, while maximizing oil production for increased potency and taste.
Specifically designed to trigger the rapid onset of flowering, by providing your plants with all the necessary components needed for strong development, producing dense, massive yields spanning all flowering sites.
This kit also includes a full feeding schedule that will explain how to mix your nutrients, when to use them, and how often to feed your plants.
You will be impressed by how well your plants respond to these awesome nutrients. You'll impress your friends with your bountiful crop each and every time!
Are your plants looking funny? Check your pH! Regularly checking your pH is one of the most important parts of running a hydroponic system. Each SuperFlower comes with a pH Control Kit from General Hydroponics. The kit comes with 8 ounces of pH Up, 8 ounces of pH down, pH indicator solution, test vial, a dropper, and a color coded identification chart.
The TDS-EZ Meter has a large and easy-to-read LCD screen. It has a transluscent blue housing made of strong and durable plastic. On the back of the meter you will find a color coded chart that explains the TDS values so you know exactly how to read your meter. This meter is perfect for testing the amount of nutrients in your hydroponic system.
This fan is perfect for the interior of the SuperFlower. It is a 2 speed, 4 1/2 inch internal circulation fan which produces 100 or 160 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) of air flow depending on the setting. The purpose of the fan is to create a breeze that moves your plants - This recreates natural wind, which is crucial because it helps to strengthen the stems of the plant so that they can handle the weight of the massive fruit and vegetables they will produce! The fan is fully adjustable - Change the height, speed, and tilt of the fan so that your plants grow nice and strong.
This timer is one of the most crucial parts your SuperFlower. It is responsible for regulating the on / off cycle of the lights, exhaust fan, and internal circulation fan. Programming the timer is super easy - Once you have it setup you can safely leave your grow box for days at a time without worrying.
Wondering what the temperature and humidity is inside of your SuperFlower? Our Digital Thermometer and Hygrometer takes the guesswork out of managing your SuperFlower by providing you with accurate temperature and humidity readings on the fly. This unit comes complete with a clock function, alarm, 12 / 24 hour mode, and a waterproof temperature probe.
Rockwool is the perfect medium for starting plants with the Superponic System and the Supermini Cloner. It is made from rocks that are melted and spun together. Rockwool provides a stable foundation for your roots to start growing. Once your plants are mature enough, simply transfer the Rockwool Cube to the clay rocks in the Superponic system and watch your plants take off!
Our top-quality Dutch Master Replicator Cloning Gel is included with each SuperFlower. This professional strength and ready to use cloning gel makes quick work of cloning your plants. It is as simple as taking a cutting at a 45 degree angle, trim down the leaves a bit, then dip the cut end into the cloning gel for about 30 seconds. Insert into the Rockwool Cubes and place them into your SuperMini Cloner. The 100% natural root stimulant will help your clone to quickly take root.
The primary pump for the SuperPonics system is our high quality 185 GPH (gallon per hour) water pump. This pump acts as the heart of the system - constantly circulating fresh water to your plants so they stay healthy 24/7. The pump is driven by a powerful and oil free magnetic rotor. The high quality bearings and ceramic shaft insure reliability and quiet operation. Plug it into your programmed timer and you will never have to worry about whether or not your plants are getting watered. This pump is covered by our 3 Year No Hassle Warranty, so you have complete peace of mind.
The Eco Air 2 Air Pump is perfect for the included SuperPonics system. It helps keep the nutrient solution aerated with fresh oxygen, which your plants need in order to flourish. This model features variable output so you can adjust how much air your plants receive (the more the better!) This pump is powerful, durable, and quiet! Plus, it is covered by our 3 Year No Hassle Warranty.
Safety First! We always encourage following proper safety protocols, especially when water and electricity are in such close proximity. We include this high quality Shock Buster GFCI plug adapter with every grow box. It is easy to use and a must for preventing electronic malfunctions. The purpose of this switch is to shut off the electrical supply to your grow box if a surge in power is detected - Which can occur if water comes in contact with live electrical equipment.
Too many nutrients can damage or even kill your plants! We include a measing cup with every grow box so you know exactly how many nutrients you're feeding your girls.
All plants growing in a hydroponic system need a solid base to flourish - Clay Grow Rocks provide a perfect base for your plants to grow on. The clay grow rocks provide perfect drainage and a solid foundation for the roots of your plant to cling to as your plant grows larger.
CO2 is simply amazing - One simple component can increase your growth rate by up to 50%!! This CO2 kit comes complete with a Solenoid, Regulator, Timer, and Injection Tubing. Professional growers know the true value of a quality CO2 system, that's why you would have a hard time finding a serious grower that doesn't use a CO2 system. It is super easy to setup inside the SuperFlower. The included instructional DVD will guide you through setting up your CO2 system. Estimated setup time is only 5 minutes! Note: CO2 tank not included.
Is your city / municipal water full of chloramines? Do you have well-water full of iron and sulfur? If so, a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter will solve all of your water woes. Save the hastle of buying water from the grocery store! Our Reverse Osmosis Water Filter can provide up to 200 GPD (gallons per day) of highly purified, ultra low PPM water. It will remove 99%+ of chloring and other contaminants. Due to its high quality, ultra high efficiency design, it wastes 25% less water than other RO systems.
This package includes EVERYTHING that you need in order to maximize your chances of having all of your precious babies blossom into adolescence. You will be able to quickly, easily, and significantly increase your germination success percentages with this all-inclusive kit.
Our 24-7 Nutrient Meter made by Control Wizard Products is perfect for growers that need to constantly monitor the water in their hydroponic system. This meter measues pH, PPM, and Temperature. Measurements are displayed on a large illuminated display that is easy to read from a distance. This unit is also very easy to calibrate - Calibration screws are conveniently located on the front of the unit.
64 oz. Lotus Pro Series Grow: Specially formulated to give your plants exactly what they need to produce lush, rapid vegetative growth. Lotus Pro Series Grow will aid in producing thick stems, tight inter-nodal spacing, dense canopy development and massive root systems, all of which are the building blocks for successful harvests.
36 oz. Lotus Pro Series Boost: The turbo-charged secret weapon that leads to an unsurpassed size and density of flowers, while maximizing oil production for increased potency and taste.
64 oz. Lotus Pro Series Bloom: Specifically designed to trigger the rapid onset of flowering, by providing your plants with all the necessary components needed for strong development, producing dense, massive yields spanning all flowering sites.
The ultimate optical tool for indoor gardeners. Featuring patent pending Rendition Technology, your Method 7 Growing Glasses provide the "Perfect Color" when viewing plants under bright grow lights. This technology was created for growers who need to work with their plants while their grow lights are on. Your eyes stay protected and you see a full range of natural colors.
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All of our grow boxes are built to order and shipped from our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco, CA.
You may pick up a grow box locally if you are near our shipping facility. There is no charge for picking up your grow box from the manufacturing facility and you will not have to pay for shipping. Contact us for more information.
Orders shipped to Florida will be charged sales tax. Orders picked up from the manufacturing facility do not have to pay sales tax.
Processing / Manufacturing Time: 15-25 Business Days - All units built to order.
Shipping Method: Freight - Grow boxes are shipped through a freight company. They are too large and heavy to ship via UPS or Fedex.
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Shipping Destinations: We only ship to the Continental United States & Canada. Please contact us for shipping quotes to other destinations such as Alaska and Hawaii.
This product includes a Three (3) Year Warranty on all internal components except for the light bulbs.
Lifetime Customer Service is included at no extra charge. We have an experienced horticulturist and hydroponic enthusiasts on staff to assist growers of all skill levels for as long as they own their grow box. | 2019-04-25T12:08:36Z | https://www.fullbloomhydroponics.net/led-superflower-hydroponic-grow-cabinet-complete-stealth-grow-box/ |
McLaughlin is committed to preserving the art of custom upholstering and furnishing. Our award-winning artisans specialize in creating luxurious, custom-made upholstery and furniture built to your precise specifications. These are unique and timeless pieces that speak to the heart of New England quality.
Our old world manufacturing methods, attention to detail and use of the finest natural materials are an integral part of our reputation for perfection, and each one of your heirloom pieces is crafted by hand in our Boston workroom.
Primed with a practical knowledge of 18th century upholstery techniques and a historical archive of over 25,000 patterns, our craftsmen have become famous for creating New England works of art.
Select a initial design from the traditional and contemporary concepts in our portfolio, request a match from our historical archive of over 5,000 pattern models or present us with a vision on a scrap of paper.
Like a classic bespoke suit, the proportions of your creation will be custom tailored to your personal tastes in comfort, fabric and style. The smallest of details will be matched to your desires, down to the very last nailhead.
The final result is American-made furniture of luxurious comfort and outstanding beauty. Depending upon the complexity, our award-winning artisans may handle your piece over 900 different times.
Loved working with Kevin – he’s really an artist! Kevin and Katie make the team unbeatable.
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Kevin’s knowledge of the upholstery industry is invaluable. The team handles every project with perfectionism.
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McLaughlin makes me look good. They were recommended to me for a Boston project and now I’m using them for New York jobs.
Like a bespoke suit, McLaughlin’s made-to-order pieces are built to your precise specifications, down to the very last stitch.
Create your new custom upholstered bed with our interactive online bed composer. Choose from select styles of headboard, size and color.
Since 1889, McLaughlin has created custom, made-to-measure upholstered furniture of extraordinary quality and timeless beauty. | 2019-04-23T16:14:05Z | https://www.mclaughlinupholstering.com/process/ |
Don't know much about this. A friend got me some bud wood after describing a Hass seedling planted by a friend. The tree is now 10 years old and bears heavily, large pound size fruit, with Hass like taste. I don't even have a picture but this friend is a reliable source of information. If I'm not mistaken it matures around March in California.
I Just hope one of these seedlings may like our So. Florida weather. I have top worked a tree in the grove on February 14. I also I have a back up in 3 gal. which seems to be doing well. In 3 years we may have a fruit to taste. In the mean time we'll see how it likes it here.
May 18, 2013. Top worked tree is doing well, also 2 potted grafts doing well.
November 1, 2013: The tree survived the heat and rain this summer. Seems to be growing well.
December 31, 2013: The tree is looking good, building flower buds. See today's pictures. Curiously this tree is ahead of the Hass in the Flowering process.
February 27, 2014: Expanding inflorescence, should have open flowers in 3-4 days ans we will see flower type. The tree is only one year post grafting. The top of the tree has no flowers because I pruned it a few months ago and is just pushing vegetation with force. Some location on the side only pushing vegetation. Typical first year, with some luck we could see fruit.
April 4, 2014: I see a couple of very small fruit. Let's hope they set and grow. Does not seem likely.
November 8, 2014: Seems like the few fruit it set still is hanging in, a little larger than Hass. Not sure when to pick this. In Cal. the fruit stays in the tree over 12 months. I don't know if it would do that here.
December 26, 2014: Picked one of the two fruit on the tree. They seemed to be getting dull. It came in at 8.5 oz. Nice size for a Hass growing in Florida. Let see how it ripens.
January 13, 2015: The two fruits did not ripened properly. The tree is building flower buds will give it one more year.
February 3, 2015: The tree has a few open flowers.
March 3, 2015: Has a lot of open flowers seems to be going slow at it. I see fruit set in the top flowers.
May 21, 2015: The tree has set quite a bit of fruit and its growing it well, seem to be ahead than regular Hass. No fruit drop.
June 14, 2015: The tree is holding the fruit well, good fruit set for its second flowering. Seems to be earlier than Hass sightly bigger.
September 19, 2015: The fruit does not seem to be growing a lot from the observation in June. Rare, because the heat is up and has rained a lot in the last 6 weeks. Some fruit is small others larger....Dwarfism ? Like Hass?
October 18, 2015: A lot of small fruit has dropped. What is in the tree seem to be growing very little. I picked the fruit in today's picture, came in at 7.8 oz this is like a larger supermarket Hass. It does have larger fruit than my regular Hass, but the Hass is more prolific.
October 26, 2015: The fruit picked did not ripen well, typical problems of small Guatemalan fruit in this area. All sorts of flesh deterioration, uneven ripening, watery, sub cutaneous watery spots or rot. Reminds me of the Florida Hass problems, See today's pictures. | 2019-04-21T05:07:16Z | https://www.myavocadotrees.com/santa-ana-avocado.html |
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The idea of Wign is inspired from a post by Kenneth Andersen in a blog of Danish Deaf Youth Association (DDU). Wign is a is about a sign language encyclopedia (not to be confused with dictionary!), which everyone can contribute and share with signs for rarely used terms. A social danish sign language platform very alike Wikipedia.
The milestones for the process is at our To-do.
The project was run by DDU and 12K, but failed due to complicated setup and communication issues with the website provider. Now we releases the code behind the project open source and collaboration-based, as Wign self.
The project is run by Wign IVS, to contribute to a richer sign language sharing among us danish deaf. | 2019-04-24T01:18:33Z | https://github.com/Wign/Wign |
It always surprised me to find that some of the cops I worked with did not wear body armor, aka bullet proof vests, while on duty. One of my good friends was recalcitrant in wearing his armor. It was not a cost issue, the police department provided perfectly serviceable armor for free. He claimed it was uncomfortable, too hot, and “if it was his time, body armor wasn’t going to help.” The last excuse was the one I scratched my head about. Tying your risk of injury or death to fate, with no reasonable interventions, seems fatalistic and foolish. As to his other complaints, those are rubbish as well.
Let’s take a look at some of the body armor available and why it makes sense to use it. Security Pro offers both external carriers and concealable body armor. External carriers are designed to be worn over your clothing, with no concern for concealment. The world can see you are wearing armor. This is both a good thing and a bad thing. If you are in a permissive environment, where body armor is desired, and not shocking to those around you, I would encourage the use of an external carrier. A product, such as GH Armor Tactical Outer Carrier, for example, allows you to add the ballistic panels that best address your suspect threat. These are great for Law Enforcement, high visibility operations, such as warrant service, and the like. You can add both soft panels and hard panels to the carrier for protection that will stop even rifle rounds. The pockets allow for equipment such as handcuffs, non-lethal tools like pepper spray, and the all-important pen and notebook.
Concealable vests, while they are not as convenient as the external, tactical outer carrier, are actually more functional in many cases. Many police agencies still insist their officers wear concealable body armor so as to not worry the citizens or give the wrong impression. In this day and age, how cops appear to the public is an important part of the general perception of their effectiveness. For that reason, concealable body armor makes sense. Officers can still appear friendly, and approachable, without making the neighborhoods feel like a war zone, and still have excellent ballistic threat protection. Personally, I always wanted the best body armor available. For that I look to level IIIA armor. Quality body armor is tested and rated by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). If you are looking at body armor, and it is not rated by NIJ look elsewhere. There is no guarantee of its abilities or protection level unless it’s tested and certified by NIJ. One of the stand out products offered by Security Pro is their SecPro T-Armor Concealable Vest. Here is a vest which you can wear all day, under your uniform, in comfort. The level of protection runs from level II to IIIA, which is rated to stop handgun rounds all the way up to the .44 magnum, which is an impressive feat for something concealable, comfortable and all-day wearable. While lower levels are available, I personally always opt for the most protection I can afford. The price difference is negligible and I think my life is worth the extra cost.
But what about civilians? Is there a need for the average citizen to own and use body armor? I think the answer is a clear “yes”. I see more and more citizens moving to concealed carry as a means of protection. I support the lawful use and carriage of guns by private citizens. I also feel that if someone carries a gun, for fear of a gunfight, they should also consider using a concealable vest as additional insurance. Take for example, the jeweler who got a concealed carry permit because they transport expensive gems from shop to shop. If they are in a neighborhood, with a high crime rate and a significant probability of robbery or armed assault, they should strongly consider a concealable body armor vest for such errands. An excellent example of such a vest is the SecPro CVIIIA Concealable Vest. Because of the Velcro side release, this vest is easy to don and remove by simply loosening one side of the Velcro, slipping it over the head, then fastening the Velcro. A jacket, light sweater, or even a tee shirt will now conceal the vest while you go about your tasks. This vest is also rated to stop .44 magnum rounds. It offers excellent protection and the price is very affordable. | 2019-04-24T20:44:18Z | https://www.securityprousa.com/blogs/news/concealable-body-armor-and-why-you-should-consider-it |
How does one become a truly good person?
None of these questions Dallas Willard posed in his life are about the “most sacred contemporary idol, feelings.” It is about the realm of knowledge. Knowledge was what Dallas was after. | 2019-04-21T15:11:49Z | https://apprentice2jesus.com/2018/10/13/four-key-questions-about-life/ |
Business Tianjin Magazine - News Noetic & Untitled Black. Nov 7. Buy tickets!
Noetic & Untitled Black. Nov 7. Buy tickets!
Multiple award winning and constantly topical Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui created Noetic, along with a distinguished team comprising sculptor Antony Gormley, fashion designer duo Les Hommes, and composer Szymon Brzóska.
The creation explores man's instinctive need to structure every detail of our existence, and our longing to break free of the rules and discover what lies beyond them. With at times mechanical, at times flowing, classical movements, the dancers construct, change and deconstruct reality.
Untitled Black by Sharon Eyal/Gai Behar is pure, multi-layered, emotional choreography. Through its atmospheric and futuristic movement, embedded in a structure of strong composition, it takes us into a fantastic parallel universe. Live music by DJ Ori Lichtik plays an important role. Untitled Black has been created specifically for GöteborgsOperans Danskompani and eight dancers from Batsheva Dance Company. | 2019-04-22T22:51:52Z | http://www.businesstianjin.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13892:noetic-a-untitled-black-nov-7-buy-tickets&catid=55:tianjin-social&Itemid=2 |
Hoop earrings are a jewelry wardrobe staple, and every woman should have at least one terrific pair in her jewelry box. While there’s no single hoop design that’s right for every occasion, I want to show you a few that I love – each one is great for wherever you’re headed next!
When you need to communicate success, when every aspect of your appearance is under scrutiny, when you have to look pulled together without drawing too much attention to yourself, simple hoop earrings in 14 karat yellow gold will do the trick.
The new “hot profile” of big, open hoops, here with a flash of color in open hoops from Judith Jack.
Whether your plans include must-do errands or a beachfront lunch with friends, our colorful hoops will fit the mood. We stock them in several juicy summer colors, to complement your every outfit.
Opening night or a charity gala — our in-and-out hoops in diamond or silver and CZ make an entrance.
No matter what the occasion or outfit, choose from our vast selection and feel confident that you are getting the best quality for your dollar. Now, doesn’t that make sense? | 2019-04-25T12:19:17Z | http://blog.fortunoffjewelry.com/2012/07/jumping-through-hoops/ |
The Broadway musicals of Cole Porter – from “Kiss Me Kate” and “Anything Goes” to “Silk Stockings” and “Can Can” – set the standards of style and wit to which today’s composers and lyricists aspire. He also penned some of the cleverest, funniest, and most romantic songs ever written.
In The songs of Cole Porter, Dominic gives a fascinating insight into Porter’s turbulent life and performs many of his most enduring songs.
The playwright, songwriter and actor Noël Coward personified English elegance and wit.
The versatile French composer Michel Legrand has produced an impressively broad range of music in his long and illustrious career, ranging from film soundtracks and French 'chansons' to jazz and classical music.
When Jerome Kern died in 1945, America lost one of its greatest and most beloved composers.
The songs of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart have long been favourites of cabaret singers and jazz artists. | 2019-04-18T16:38:40Z | http://dominicalldis.com/projects/songs-cole-porter |
Sven-Ivan Mella, who grows shiitake mushrooms in a disused office in an iron ore mine in Kiruna, Sweden, harvests fresh fungi off a log of alder wood. I visited the mine in May 2007.
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Reading “Deep Down Dark,” about the rescue of the 33 miners in the Chilean desert in 2010 (see August 29 post), got me thinking about the mines that I’ve visited on my travels, one in particular.
In May 2007, I flew from Stockholm to Kiruna, Sweden, to visit the LKAB mine, the largest underground iron ore mine in the world. It’s owned by the Swedish government. Much of the Kiruna mine’s high-grade processed iron ore is used in steelmaking, and is exported to markets in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
In reality, the Swedish and Chilean mines don’t have much in common other than the obvious: They both are sources of a metal. In the San José Mine in the Atacama desert, copper and some gold were extracted. The San José Mine has been closed since the 33 miners were rescued and it is unlikely to ever open again.
The LKAB mine in far north Sweden has a good safety record and it’s expected to continue producing for several more decades.
My trip to Sweden started with several days spent visiting friends who live in a Stockholm suburb. But when I planned my itinerary, I knew I also wanted to go north, about 90 miles above the Arctic Circle, to see the area that is part of the traditional homeland of the indigenous Sami people, to check out the mine and learn more about why the central section of Kiruna was being relocated.
This two-week trip also included several days on the gorgeous island of Gotland, to walk along the medieval walls that encompass Visby, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and undertake a lengthy self-guided ramble.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where I worked at the time, ran my extensive stories and photos in the June 17, 2007, Travel section.
When I arrived, spring hadn’t, as the temperature was hovering in the 30s during the day and snow was scattered on the ground in many places. The sun did eventually come out, but not for long, and I remember more overcast sky and cold than anything approaching a change of season.
There is an official LKAB mine tour, which can be booked through Kiruna’s tourism office. But I sought out a more informal, three-hour one, led by a retired electrician and software writer, Sven-Ivan Mella, who had worked at the mine for decades. I’d come across his name in several guidebooks, noting that his current specialty was growing shiitake mushrooms in a disused office in the mine.
He picked me up at my hotel in a minivan and provided a lot of background information about Kiruna, the Sami, and the mine’s founding before we actually drove in.
At the time of my visit, the mine had 248 miles of paved road. That number has likely increased as the downward digging into the magnetite ore has continued.
The company’s website says the Kiruna “ore body” is about 2.5 miles long and about 1.25 miles deep. More than 1 billion tons have been mined since the late 19th century. Twenty-first century drilling has reached a level of about 4,478 feet, and LKAB officials expect the ore body to hold out for another 20 to 30 years of excavation.
Not surprisingly, the roads in the mine were pitch black. The only illumination was the reflectors on the walls, and vehicle headlights. Fresh water is brought in via pipes, air is circulated by fans, and cables run for miles allowing all interior functions to be executed from banks of computers in state-of-the-art control rooms.
Mella drove me to what looked like a workshop, where an enormous three-hole borer took up a great deal of space — and dwarfed everything around it. I even had a chance to climb into the cab and have Mella snap a photo of me in a white hard hat, with my hands on the controls. He said that this machine, too, was run by remote control, though a driver positioned it before someone pushing buttons from a distance took over.
So how did the idea of growing shiitake mushrooms in the mine blossom?
In 1988, Mella was part of a group at a symposium in Takikawa, Japan, on the island of Hokkaido. The topic of discussion was how LKAB and Kiruna’s workers had dealt with a round of wide-ranging job loss.
His hosts showed Mella their shiitake mushroom farm, and a scheme was born.
Back in Kiruna, it didn’t take much to persuade mine officials that a shiitake farm could be a success. Darkness: check. Water source: check. Surplus manpower: check. Secure the necessary start-up components: check.
Using alder wood from a Finnish source, spawn and technical advice, Mella was on his way. In about six months he had his first crop, and at one point was harvesting more than 220 pounds of mushrooms a week.
He said one of his proudest moments was having his shiitakes served as part of the 1992 Nobel Prize banquet in Stockholm.
Since my visit, Kiruna’s railway has been rerouted and a new main sewer line is now operating. New apartment construction is under way, with some families already in residence.
In 2001, Kiruna’s church was voted as Sweden’s most beautiful building. The red wooden exterior is in stark contrast to the overcast sky in May 2007 . The architect was Gustav Wickman. Completed in 1912, it was donated to the people of Kiruna by LKAB Mining.
Over the next 20 years, about 6,000 people in Kiruna (current population is about 23,000) will relocate as a total of 3,000 new housing units are constructed, in addition to a commercial center and new public buildings. Historic buildings, such as the church that resembles a Sami hut and which dates to 1912, will be disassembled and reconstructed.
The target date for completion is 2035.
Souvenir iron ore pellets from the mine in Kiruna are smaller than the average marble.
I came away from Kiruna with three unusual souvenirs: 3.5 ounces of fresh shiitake mushrooms, a recipe for cream of shiitake mushroom soup and seven gray-blue pellets of iron ore. My friends and I enjoyed the soup on my last night with them in Stockholm.
The pellets sit in a small porcelain dish I bought at a market in Tokyo, on the same sideboard as my amezaiku bunny (see August 22 post).
If you’re going all the way to Kiruna, check out the many seasonal outdoor activities available listed on the tourism website: http://www.kirunalapland.se. I wasn’t able to find any current contact information on Mella’s mushrooms, but check with tourism officials to see if he’s still growing them and if his tour is available.
The tourism site also has links to dozens of beautiful photographs. Click on “press” at the bottom of the page.
I make Holiday Apple Cake in the early fall, but it’s delicious any time of year.
Every year at about this time, I make a gorgeous apple cake. The apple harvest, usually beginning in September, helps to signal that the hot and humid days of summer are nearly over, and that the beautiful colors of fall are on the way.
The recipe itself isn’t difficult, but there are several steps and the prep is lengthy. Read through the recipe twice to make sure you understand the assembly. Unfortunately, I don’t recall the original source of the recipe, except that I photocopied it out of a book.
I always use Granny Smith apples because their tartness offsets the sweet batter, and their firm flesh doesn’t turn to mush during baking. Making the cake a day or two in advance allows time for the flavors to mingle, while the crumb stays moist. You’ll also need the advance time to let the cake cool completely. If you get impatient and accelerate this step, the glaze won’t cascade down the sides properly.
For presentation, choose a wide plate, platter or platform that will support the weight of this dense cake. Use both hands to carry the plate when bringing it to the table to serve.
It is also important to have a well-constructed bundt pan. This is one of those instances where spending the money for the best equipment pays off. My sister bought me a fluted bundt pan more than 25 years ago. It’s the one I still use. It’s also splendid for pound cakes.
Below is the Nordic Ware link to the cast-aluminum pan that is closest to the pan that I have. This cake makes a lot of batter, so make sure the pan accommodates 10 to 15 cups. It’s sometimes referred to as a 10-inch pan. You may be able to find it cheaper on another site, but make sure what you purchase is a heavy-duty pan, not a lightweight one. The heavier weight helps the cake to bake uniformly.
The Nordic Ware site also shows other bundt-pan shapes and includes recipes.
This cake is guaranteed to bring compliments, and likely a request for the recipe.
An assembly line is an efficient way to construct the layers. The first layer of batter and the first layer of apples are in the fluted bundt pan.
Wrapped tightly, the cake will keep for four to five days. Leftovers can also be frozen. Wrap individual pieces in plastic wrap, then encase in aluminum foil. That said, the cake is best when fresh.
To prep the apples: Peel and core apples. Cut apples into quarters and then slice apples into pieces about 1/2-inch thick. In a large mixing bowl, combine apple slices, cinnamon and 5 tablespoons granulated sugar. Mix well; set aside. The apples will give up some of their juice while resting.
To make the batter: In a very large mixing bowl (or the large bowl of a stand mixer), combine margarine or butter and 2 cups granulated sugar. Cream at medium speed until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Add to batter about 1 cup at a time and mix until combined. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Add orange juice and vanilla and almond extracts. Continue mixing until batter is smooth (it will be thick).
This is the third and last layer of apples.
Grease and flour a 10- to 15-cup bundt or tube pan. Shake out extra flour. Place a small amount of batter in the prepared pan. Arrange a layer of apple slices in a circle on top of the batter. Repeat layers until you have 7 total (batter, apples, batter, apples, batter, apples, batter). The bundt pan will be about three-fourths full. When it bakes, cake will rise almost to the top. If you’re worried about it overflowing, place bundt pan on a rimmed baking sheet before putting it in the oven.
This is the fourth and last layer of batter, and the cake is ready for the oven.
Preheat over to 350 degrees. Bake 1 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack 15-30 minutes, then carefully invert on a large plate or serving dish. Cool completely before drizzling with White Glaze.
Notes: You will have leftover apples. After making this cake for many years, I’ve cut back to 4 the number that I prep, and I still have leftovers. So enjoy eating them later.
It will take some practice to get the ratio correct when layering the batter over the apples. Cover the apples completely on each batter layer, but not overly thick or you’ll run out of batter for the last layer. If this happens, don’t panic or give up. Remember that you’ll be inverting the cake and may be able to disguise the shortcoming.
The most important step: Grease and flour the pan well. If not, it won’t come out in one beautiful piece. The glaze isn’t thick enough to disguise where you’ve tried to put it back together. That said, I’ve never had that happen. I repeat: Grease and flour the pan well.
The fully cooled cake is ready for glazing.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine confectioners’ sugar and dash of salt. Add enough liquid to form an icing of spreading consistency. Liquid choices can include water, milk, nondairy creamer, orange juice, lemon juice, brandy or liqueur. Add vanilla extract.
If icing is too thin or runny, add more sugar and mix again. If icing is too thick, add liquid a little bit at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Using a spoon, drizzle a small amount at a time over cake, beginning at the crown. Icing will roll down sides and puddle on serving dish. If you’d rather not have a puddle, place wax paper pieces around the bottom of the cake stand or plate before putting the cake on it. Glaze the cake. When glaze is set, carefully remove the pieces of wax paper.
An overhead view of the glazed cake. For this version, I mixed orange juice with confectioners’ sugar for a slightly off-white glaze.
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It is September 2, 1945. At four minutes past 9 a.m., aboard the battleship USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, Japan’s Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu, pen in hand, is leaning over a green cloth-covered crew mess table. On deck, surrounded by other Japanese representatives, military men, the Missouri’s crew and a bank of photographers and reporters, he formally signs the eight-paragraph Instrument of Surrender, marking the official end of World War II.
His signature is followed by that of General Yoshijiro Umezu, who had wanted Japan to fight on even after the two atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki the previous month. Umezu is at the ceremony under direct orders from Japanese Emperor Hirohito.
The third and fourth paragraphs of the document, prepared by the U.S. War Department and approved by President Harry S. Truman, read: “We hereby command all Japanese forces wherever situated and the Japanese people to cease hostilities forthwith, to preserve and save from damage all ships, aircraft, and military and civil property and to comply with all requirements which may be imposed by the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers or by agencies of the Japanese Government at his direction.
Also signing for the United States is Admiral Chester Nimitz, and eight Allied representatives. The ceremony takes about 30 minutes.
President Truman (right) displays the Instrument of Surrender on September 7, 1945. From left: Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, Secretary of War Henry Stimson and General George C. Marshall. Photo courtesy of the United States Navy and the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum.
The crew and others on board this day also receive a souvenir, a small card with a red Japanese rising sun background, “certifying the presence of (NAME typed in) at the formal surrender of the Japanese Forces to the Allied Powers” aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, September 2, 1945.
USS Missouri Captain Stuart S. Murray, later an admiral, has the cards printed aboard ship. The cards also feature the signatures of MacArthur, Nimitz and Admiral William Halsey, commander of the Third Fleet.
Another historical item of note is also present: The American flag that flew atop Commodore Matthew Perry’s ship when he sailed into Edo Bay (as it was then called) in 1853, marking the beginning of Japan’s opening to the West. That flag contained 31 stars and was flown out specially in its glass case from the Naval Academy Museum in Annapolis, Maryland.
This is the last letter Lois Simon receives as a single woman from her Army Air Corps sweetheart, Elliot Gordon. The next one is addressed to Mrs. E. Gordon. With the war over, Elliot and Lois married on September 12, 1945.
Thousands of miles away, at Aloe Army Air Field in Victoria, Texas, Corporal Elliot Gordon is writing to Lois Simon, his teenage sweetheart.
They have been corresponding for about 18 months at this point, as I’ve detailed in my unpublished manuscript, “Fondly with All My Affection: A World War II Love Story,” based in part on my parents’ letters.
After meeting at a party in late 1943 — before Elliot is inducted into the service and Lois is still in high school — the pair exchanges more than 1,200 letters, cards and notes during the war. And dozens of photographs, too.
With the war over, he has many decisions to make, among them, whether to remain in the military. And in the back of his mind, he seems to be trying to resolve Lois’s role in his life going forward.
“Good morning darling,” 20-year-old Elliot writes to 17-year-old Lois, at home in Passaic, New Jersey, on Sunday morning, September 2, 1945.
“Received your very blue letter darling; that coupled with a very grave and important decision still pending has caused untold confusion in my mind. There are few things I really want darling, few objectives I hold in life and now I’m on the threshold of a rather grave decision, a choice of either of two paths that threatens permanently or temporarily the few objectives I have. One of my aims darling is to be with you as soon as possible and for the longest period of time; primary as this wish may be, we both realize that it must be relegated to a secondary position when I consider my choice of courses. How I wish I never had to choose.
Just days after writing this letter, Elliot is unexpectedly in New Jersey on furlough. While there, he does settle one matter: In a judge’s chambers in New York City, Elliot and Lois marry on September 12. | 2019-04-20T02:11:10Z | https://thejourneytaken.wordpress.com/2016/09/ |
Big Kahuna Reef lets you go Hawaiian in this gorgeous underwater adventure! Discover amazing aquatic life as you search for the Mask of the Tiki in this classic puzzle game. Match groups of sea life to break open boxes and release the fish within. Then, watch your fish swim in the stunning 'My Fish' area. Using the revolutionary Mouse Party, you can play with multiple players on the same computer through an almost infinite number of levels.
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So, pushing laws that are so bad that not even CA DOJ knows how to implement them is what it takes to be considered "The 'Greatest Leader' on gun control today".
On Friday Gabby Giffords and her husband, Mark Kelly, endorsed Gavin Newsom as the “greatest leader” on gun control today.
Newsom pushed Prop 63 through in 2016 to ban “high capacity” ammunition. On June 29, 2017, the ban was ruled unconstitutional and its implementation stopped by U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez.
On October 21, 2017, Breitbart News reported that Newsom asked Benitez to lift his order so the ban could take effect, but Benitez took no action. To date, Newsom’s ban remains blocked.
Nevertheless, Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly view Newsom as gun control’s “greatest leader.” The Los Angeles Times reports that Giffords said, “Stopping gun violence takes courage, the courage to do what’s right, the courage of new ideas.” She did not explain how pushing to ban “high capacity” magazines, like Bill Clinton did in 1994, is a new idea. | 2019-04-25T08:44:20Z | https://www.firearmspolicy.org/breitbart_gabby_giffords_mark_kelly_endorse_gavin_newsom_as_gun_control_s_greatest_leader |
When a body is found at an isolated garage, Inspector Meredith is drawn into a complex investigation where every clue leads to another puzzle: was this a suicide, or something more sinister? Why was the dead man planning to flee the country? And how is this connected to the shady business dealings of the garage? This classic mystery novel is set amidst the stunning scenery of a small village in the Lake District. It is now republished for the first time since the 1930s with an introduction by the award-winning crime writer Martin Edwards. | 2019-04-19T10:59:41Z | https://www.recordedbooks.com/title-details/9781464206542 |
In this study, the comparative advantage of medicinal plants production in tropical regions of Iran was investigated using Advantage comparative index and policy analysis matrix (PAM) in 2015.The result, based on the comparative advantage indices, indicate that has a comparative advantage in the production of Carla, Ajowan, Cumin, Anise, Licorice , Dill and has not comparative advantage in Plantago production. Based on comparative advantage indices crops of Carla, Licorice, Anise, Ajowan, Dill and Cumin respectively ranked first to sixth. The amount of nominal protection coefficient on output (NPC), indicated that there is an indirect subsidy on the producer of Cumin, Anise, Plantago and Dill; means that government policies support the domestic production. And also indirect taxation on outputs Carla, Ajowan and Licorice. Amount of nominal protection coefficient on input (NPI) represented the indirect subsidy on tradable inputs of all crops, which means that the government policies supported the supply of production inputs. Effective protection coefficient index (EPC) for Cumin, Anise, Plantago and Dill was more than 1, showed that the government's policies support production process. Net social profit (NSP) for all crops was positive and indicating social profitable of crops in area. Social Cost Benefit (SCB) showed that this area in production and trade of all crops except Plantago have comparative advantage.
Zahra Ghaffari Moghadam, Zaynab Mohkami & Hossein BadihBarzin, «Analysis Economic of Medicinal Plants production in tropical Area», Bulletin de la Société Royale des Sciences de Liège [En ligne], Volume 85 - Année 2016, Actes de colloques, Special edition, 1308 - 1315 URL : https://popups.uliege.be:443/0037-9565/index.php?id=6070. | 2019-04-25T05:58:50Z | https://popups.uliege.be/0037-9565/index.php?id=6070&lang=nl |
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The Alabama Bookstop isn't even cold in its grave yet and it's getting ready for a reincarnation. And it's a reincarnation back to its movie-house roots.
The Houston Cinema Arts Society is putting together its first film festival, and as part of it there will be....well, something that sounds very arty and modern, but it's movie-related and it's going into the Alabama space.
Part art gallery, part cinema, a state-of-the-art device called H BOX featuring video and short films by 10 artists, arrives Wednesday, October 21, 2009 as part of the Houston Cinema Arts Society's 2009 Cinema Arts Festival Houston.
The Festival, a vibrant multimedia arts event breaking out of the confines of the movie theater through live music and film performances, outdoor projections, interactive video installations and more, is set for November 11-15 at cultural locales throughout Houston.
H BOX, the portable screening room designed by Portuguese artist/architect Dider Fiuza Faustino and sponsored by the Hermès Foundation, will be stationed at the historic Alabama Theatre through the close of the Festival on November 15.
And what is this "H Box"? The H has nothing to do with Houston, if that's what you're thinking.
Consisting of collapsible aluminum and acrylic glass modules that can be assembled, disassembled and transported easily, H BOX is literally made up of moving parts. These parts, together with the commissions shown within it, suggest the fluidity of video while also harkening back to the older, stationary camera obscura. H BOX is characteristic of the work of designer Didier Fiuza Faustino in that it crosses a wide range of activities including architecture, performance, installation and film.
It's been displayed, or whatever the word would be, throughout Europe.
"There really could not be a piece more perfect than H BOX to be stationed at our Festival headquarters," says Richard Herskowitz, who is curating the festival. "The video artists collected here are expanding the range of video as an audio-visual art form, and they have been celebrated for this at major museums and art biennials. We want our Festival to expose people not only to such fine media art, but also to new ways, beyond traditional theaters, of engaging with innovative media."
After the festival, the H Box will be transformed into yet another soulless Barnes & Noble which will include a Starbucks and be located within 100 yards of two other Starbucks. Or at least it will if Weingarten Realty gets its hands on it. | 2019-04-24T20:22:50Z | https://www.houstonpress.com/news/the-alabama-theater-bookstop-empty-wasteland-not-dead-yet-6724185 |
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An authentic French eatery in Letná. | 2019-04-25T20:32:01Z | https://prague.tv/en/s136/Directory/Restaurant-Guide-Prague/c1065-French-Restaurants |
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Unprecedented back-to-back annual coral bleaching events have affected two-thirds of the Great Barrier Reef, with this year's event already leading to mortality of half the corals in some key tourist tracts, scientists say.
Record-breaking warm waters along the Queensland coast has triggered widespread bleaching over 1500 kilometres of the World-Heritage-listed reef over the two summers, said Terry Hughes, director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies.
Professor Hughes and his team completed aerial surveys last Wednesday after scoring about 800 separate reefs. The 8000km journey closely followed the path of the 2016 survey that found the northern regions of the Great Barrier Reef most affected.
"It's been a huge blow to the reef after last year the northern third was hit and now this year's it's the middle third," Professor Hughes said.
Corals bleach when temperatures exceed tolerance levels for too long, prompting them to expel the algae that supply most of their energy and the brilliant colours. Not all bleached corals die but as much as two-thirds of north corals have succumbed.
"The mortality in the central region will continue to unfold over coming months," Professor Hughes said. "We've already seen substantial mortality, up to 50 per cent on some central reefs in the past six weeks."
Bleaching has returned even to some of the regions hard hit last year, such as Cape York's Princess Charlotte Bay.
Some 30 reefs in the north had no score as they "effectively have ceased to exist at least in the shallow sections as coral reefs", said James Kerry, a marine biologist from James Cook University who also took part in the survey.
While this year's event is not expected to result in as much coral mortality as in 2016, there are worrying signs corals bleached at lower temperatures than a year earlier. That result may point to more bleaching next summer if conditions are again relatively warm.
"It seemed like the bleaching happened more quickly this year, which may suggest they are in a weakened, more stressed state following last year's event," Dr Kerry said.
Mark Read, manager of operations support at the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, said "2017 has shaped up to be a pretty nasty year when it comes to coral bleaching".
"The corals didn't get any respite at all," Dr Read said.
Bleaching, though, was patchy. The authority was already in talks with tour operators to redirect visitors to "refugia" where they can still enjoy "a high-quality experience", he said.
Such areas are likely to be harder to find in the Whitsunday region near Mackay where Cyclone Debbie carved a swathe about 100km wide through the reefs.
"The one area that was actually doing pretty good was the one that bore the brunt of the category 4 cyclone," Dr Read said. "A lot of those massive corals are now lying on the beach in those locations. They've simply been snapped and rolled up onto the beach."
Temperatures are showing signs of easing back to more typical levels for this time of year, such as the Davies Reef off Townsville.
But the area had been remarkably warm even in a non-El Nino year, such as during the previous 2015-16 summer.
In March, for instance, large areas of Queensland reported their hottest mean temperatures on record. These included the coastal region of the state's north adjacent to the Great Barrier Reef.
Professor Hughes said some corals may regain their colour in the next three to six months, but it would take longer to see if they recovered their reproductive health and began a fuller recovery.
The faster growing branch corals and some other rapidly growing "weedy" species of corals could rebuild the reefs but the process would take years or even a decade. The loss of boulder corals would take much longer to recover from the bleaching.
Rising temperatures from global warming means the corals are likely to enjoy ever shorter stints between mass bleaching events, the scientists said.
"It's highly unlikely we'll have a period of calm for 10 or 20 years that will allow these reefs to re-establish to the point that they might be recognisable as they were," Dr Kerry said.
Dr Kerry said he was surprised the severity of the bleaching had not provoked more of a public response: "I don't really know what else the reef needs to do to signify that it's in serious trouble." | 2019-04-18T23:26:07Z | https://www.smh.com.au/environment/climate-change/huge-blow-backtoback-bleaching-covers-twothirds-of-the-great-barrier-reef-20170406-gvewah.html |
Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, we ran a provocative piece by Stephen Watts and Sean Mann in which they argued that in both its politics and in its development, Afghanistan is doing better than is commonly believed. Gary Owen, a civilian development worker who has spent the last several years working on the ground in Afghanistan, begs to differ. He paints a far gloomier picture of Afghanistan, arguing that the country and U.S. policy have a long way to go.
Many Americans are surprisingly bullish on Afghanistan, and this perspective showed up in a July Lawfare post on “Afghanistan After the Drawdown” by RAND analysts Stephen Watts and Sean Mann. Although the two authors offer some valid points, they miss many of the country’s problems and, in so doing, are wrongly optimistic about where Afghanistan is going.
After a decade and more of U.S. intervention, it can be difficult to pin down how things are going in Afghanistan. By some measures, things in Afghanistan are better: There are more children in school than there were under the Taliban, more Afghans have access to basic healthcare than before the 2001 invasion, and Internet access means more connections to the outside world than was ever possible during the time of the black turbans. Watts and Mann cite those cases as reasons to be optimistic about the country, and rightly so. Where they go wrong is in three key areas: relations with Pakistan, the current government as a symbol of Afghan unity, and the abilities of Afghan security forces.
Pakistan’s got plenty to worry about when it comes to sanctuaries within its own borders, a grim point made by last year’s school shooting in Peshawar. And recent revelations that Mullah Omar died in Pakistan, and his whereabouts were known to the ISI for years, don’t paint a picture of Afghanistan being used as a base to launch operations against Pakistan. Instead it speaks to Pakistan’s harboring of the Taliban with the government’s knowledge, something Islamabad is scrambling to correct as they look ahead to peace talks with the Taliban.
Or it’s just a case of Afghanistan following the American lead.
In the fall of 2014, after another runoff election threatened to bring the country’s democratic future to a grinding halt, Secretary of State John Kerry addressed a group made up of Abdullah’s leadership team. According to an administration official, Kerry told the group, “I have to emphasize to you that if you do not have an agreement, if you do not move to a unity government, the United States will not be able to support Afghanistan.” Aimed squarely at those who supported Abdullah to the point that they might take up arms in his name, Kerry’s statement was an offer neither Ghani nor Abdullah could possibly refuse. The current government isn’t a triumph of consensus so much as it is a case study in diplomatic extortion, and its survival is doubtful if the Americans stick with the current timeline for complete withdrawal by the end of 2016.
The current government isn’t a triumph of consensus so much as it is a case study in diplomatic extortion, and its survival is doubtful if the Americans stick with the current timeline for complete withdrawal by the end of 2016.
Thanks to advances by the Taliban in Faryab and Kunduz, influential politicians like Rashid Dostum (currently Ghani’s vice president) and Atta Noor (the powerful governor of Balkh province) have been pretty vocal in their thinking that Afghan forces alone can’t get the job done; that to tip the balance means more troops from somewhere—either the Americans (not out of the question completely, but unlikely), or some kind of militia. Since today’s anti-Taliban militia could be tomorrow’s coup attempt, it lays some troubling groundwork for widening existing divides in the country that the United States had hoped the Ghani/Abdullah deal would help bridge. Unless they can manage to bring the security situation that’s deteriorating faster than Iggy Azalea’s career back under control, Afghan troops could have some new bosses very soon. Their current performance doesn’t inspire much hope.
Actually, it’s pretty clear how those forces will perform. In a word? Badly.
Since the Afghans assumed control of the country’s security in 2014, more civilians have been killed, more soldiers have died, more Afghan troops have deserted than ever before, and security forces are still torturing one-third of their detainees. This is the force Watts and Mann describe as “passably capable” and “resilient.” If by “passably capable” they mean “doesn’t torture too many people,” then sure, I suppose they are “passably capable,” but I think we might want to aim just a bit higher.
According to the Americans, civilian casualties as a result of ground engagements between the Afghans and insurgents were up eight percent for the first three months of 2015 when compared to the same period in 2014. In June, Afghan Chief of Army Staff Gen. Qadam Shah Shaheem told his troops that using artillery and conducting night raids against the insurgents was just fine, and no one would be prosecuted as a result. Since most engagements occur among the population when one is countering an insurgency, this change in the rules of engagement means more innocent civilians are going to die as the result of actions by Afghan security forces. That’s borne out by the latest report on civilian casualties from UNAMA, which found that throughout the first half of 2015, Afghan forces caused more civilian casualties than the Taliban did.
And when they’re not busy leveling villages, Afghan forces are dying in record numbers. Throughout the first five months of 2015, security forces casualties were up 70 percent from the same period in 2014. Some of that’s attributable to increasing activity by the insurgents, but a “capable” force doesn’t see that kind of casualty increase unless its capabilities are less than optimal. Even so, the biggest cause of attrition for Afghan troops isn’t being killed in action (KIA). According to a June report by the Americans to Congress, the largest source for attrition is “dropped from rolls” (wherein a soldier stops showing up for work for more than a month so he’s no longer counted), and KIA is the smallest source for Afghan force attrition.
But when they do manage to not die and to show up for work, Afghan forces like to spend some quality time with their detainees. A February report by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) found that while torture is on the decrease, around 35 percent of all detainees surveyed reported being tortured in detention. Much of that alleged torture was at the hands of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), which is similar to the FBI, except that the FBI has better windbreakers and isn’t prone to hooking people up to car batteries unnecessarily. That probably explains why the Americans made it clear in June that no U.S. funds were going to the NDS, even though nearly every other aspect of Afghan defense operations comes directly from American coffers and internal defense is vital for the success of the counterinsurgency.
In an alternate-reality Afghanistan, civilians aren’t dying in greater numbers, the government isn’t on the verge of collapse, and the return on foreign investment is staggering. The Afghans would love it—because that’s the country the Americans promised them.
An American solution to Afghanistan’s problems faces the struggles of a dwindling security force to keep the Taliban at bay as they strike from sanctuaries in Pakistan, a government on the verge of collapse, and large numbers of civilians being victimized by their own government. And that’s without the growing threat of the Islamic State. In an alternate-reality Afghanistan, civilians aren’t dying in greater numbers, the government isn’t on the verge of collapse, and the return on foreign investment is staggering. The Afghans would love it—because that’s the country the Americans promised them.
The reality is that that Afghanistan’s future, while grim, is still better than it was. There is cause for cautious optimism. That does not mean that we shouldn’t be painfully honest about what’s happening in Afghanistan. Given the sacrifices made since 9/11, it’s tempting to do otherwise. But doing so means ignoring challenges the country faces, and the decisions about its future the Americans still need to make. | 2019-04-25T01:57:42Z | https://www.lawfareblog.com/sorry-folks-things-are-not-actually-going-so-great-afghanistan |
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This refined home in desirable Cow Hollow has a stately façade and shingled roofline that belie the tasteful contemporary style of its spacious multilevel interiors, all recently updated. Spanning four levels and offering five bedrooms, three and a half baths, the home blends San Francisco classicism with modern fixtures and amenities, creating a uniquely appealing home.
Upon entering the main level, one immediately appreciates the delicate balance between preserving historical architectural details and creating a contemporary atmosphere. A highlight of the home is the chic living/dining room, which boasts a regal arched entryway, handsome hardwood floors, classical moldings, a wall of windows, and marble fireplace flanked by plentiful built-in bookshelves. Beyond the central gallery landing is the elegant family room, with its hardwood floors and French doors that lead to a private deck, allowing for a great flow between indoor and outdoor living. The adjoining kitchen has been expertly outfitted with white Carrera marble counters, white subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances including a 6-burner gas range, white shaker cabinetry, and great storage. The adjacent bay-windowed breakfast area features built-in seating and glorious natural light with direct access through a series of french doors to a private deck, perfect for enjoying meals, coffee, or cocktails alfresco. A powder room is conveniently tucked below the stairs.
The third level of the home hosts three bedrooms and two baths, including the spacious master suite. The sophisticated and serene master suite has incredible scale and enjoys a tranquil sitting area nestled in a sun-dappled bay window. En suite is a luxurious bath with a soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, and dual sinks – all appointed with timeless finishes, including white Carrera marble and subway tiles. A thoughtfully appointed walk-in closet and a series of built-ins complete the master suite.
The guest and master bedrooms are separated for privacy by the grand stairway hall and a convenient laundry room. Two restful guest bedrooms share a bath with timeless fixtures. The south bedroom is a stylish space with hardwood floors and a light-filled bay window. The north bedroom enjoys access to the enviable roof terrace, perfect for relaxation with its whimsical astroturf and views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Completing the top floor of the residence is a built-in window bench with serene outlooks.
On the entry level of the home, beyond the formal main entry and past the stairway, rests the office. The home office, which could also serve as a family room, is a cool, quiet, stylish space with a bay window and a series of built-ins. A peaceful bedroom with plentiful windows and a nearby bath are secluded on the rear of the home. A discreet rear stairway affords access from the entry level to the breakfast nook above.
An additional bedroom, an office/lounge space, and extra storage are located on the home’s lowest level, accessible via the rear stairway. The incredibly private rear garden, accessed from the lower level, is surrounded by mature landscaping, including a wall of hydrangeas, and enjoys a built-in spa and seating bench, creating a serene garden oasis.
The garage accommodates two vehicles and includes built-in shelving for storage and direct access into the home.
3041 Divisadero St is located on the western side of Cow Hollow and is perfectly positioned near the restaurants and shops along Chestnut St and the Presidio National Park. | 2019-04-21T00:25:52Z | http://www.neillbassi.com/3041divisadero |
Last week my parents and I planned an impromptu trip to Kentucky, and it happened that the Ark Encounter opened in time for us to go. If you get a chance to see this magnificent reproduction of Noah’s ark, you should!
The ark is built according to the size specifications God gave Noah in the Bible. Once we were inside, we enjoyed many educational displays that anticipate logistical questions about animals and the actual building process that I’d never considered. There is also plenty of information that explains how scientific evidence supports a catastrophic, world-wide flood as described in the Bible.
One display that stood out to me contained a plethora of children’s books that depict Noah’s ark in a cartoon-like fashion. The idea is that such portrayals actually mislead people into believing that Noah’s story is simply a myth. I’d never considered that perspective and appreciated the challenge to my thinking.
My favorite part of the ark was the living quarters. The artists took some creative license when developing this area, but it was fun to see how Noah and his family might have lived.
During my visit, I ran into a fellow writer friend, Elizabeth Van Tassel, who was visiting with her husband and sons. Elizabeth created a YouTube video of her experience at the ark, and you can check it out here.
Emzara’s Kitchen is an affordable place for families to eat, so it’s worth including in your plans.
It was special seeing you there Marissa! I agree about the living quarters, which really brought Noah and his family to life.
It was fun to see you too! | 2019-04-20T12:30:24Z | https://www.marissashrock.com/ark-encounter/ |
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The Directors would be interested hear from anyone interested in taking an active role on the Board.
This invitation is also extended to anyone with a desire to contribute towards club management, but perhaps without the responsibility of Board Membership.
Should you wish to do so, please forward your name and where you would like to be involved to Keith Davies at the email address below, by 10.00pm Wednesday 24th May 2017. | 2019-04-24T07:54:33Z | https://llandaffnorth.com/annual-members-meeting-2017/ |
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I figured it out but still a awsome trick.
However, reversedmagic, if you think you figured it out, I would like to tell you that you are probably wrong. Even the product we sell is (as mentioned) not of what you see in the performance video. It does have the exact same possibilities though.
For instance, do you think that the performance involves palming? Yes? Well.. nope, sorry, it doesn't.
oh goodness, i really don't want to see those generic "i know how you did it" YouTube comments on here.. I thought you were safe from those on here Mark! :P Also... am I not considered an active member anymore? I only see the standard price or is there no member discount for this one?
Theheron, be sure you are logged in before entering the Store section. It still shows all discounts for you.
Why was another deck used to make a selection...?
Awesome trick! i think i'm going to buy it!
A little question : the price is 2$ and i live in France so i pay in € so what do i have to do to buy it with paypall?
If you already have a paypal account, then the currency conversion will automatically occur, so you don't have to worry about that.
If you don't and you want to register for one, you need at least have a debit or a credit card, unless someone else already put some money in your paypal account (which makes you not require the debit or credit card when paying).
Do you also have information about how and when do we have the video after paying please ?
After paying, you will receive an e-mail with all necessary information automatically. You then login and download your purchased files.
In case it doesn't tell you how much time there is left before the download is finished, you can check the product thread and see how big the file actually is.
Hope that answers it all.
How big of group are we talking about?
And if you have to, you can do it angle proof easily.
Got it! Amazing as always, Mark! | 2019-04-21T20:23:29Z | http://magiciansthegathering.com/community/showthread.php?p=6762 |
Delivering an effective presentation Study guide If possible, stand up in a room and deliver your presentation to the walls.
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This past weekend, we took a trip with D's parents to a distillery. In fact, it is the only whiskey distillery in the state! Sons of Liberty opened in 2011, and originally released a whiskey and they called it Uprising. D's dad had picked some up last summer for D's bachelor party, and it was such a smooth whiskey, and they really enjoyed it.
So, when we first got to the distillery, we were greeted by Danny, who is the sales manager, but also does tours when he's not on the road. He showed us through the distillery, which actually isn't that big, but the key thing to it is that it is efficient. Danny explained that they make their whiskey from beer. He showed us the four types of hops that they use to brew the beer, and explained that the only difference between the four types is how long they are roasted, similar to coffee beans.
Next, he had us open up the lids to the holding containers, where the beer was fermenting. The first container had such a strong smell, almost like tequila, but that's because it hadn't been distilled a second time yet. The second container was really cool, because it smelled like beer, and you could actually see the active yeast on the top fermenting the beer.
Next on the tour was the roasting pot, where they roast the hops to get the flavors that they want, and then add in the water to start the distilling process.
Next, we were shown the actual still where the whiskey is made. The thing is huge, and was custom designed by the owner of Sons of Liberty, Michael, and the company that he designed the still with is now selling them on the floor. As you can tell from the picture below, the still is large enough to actually get into, which they do every so often for cleaning. The four windows that you see on the pipe allow you to see the level of which the liquid is at, and there are gauges all over the different pipes so that they can read the levels of alcohol.
Danny also talked with us about how they make their vodka, which is done using the same machines that they use to make the whiskey. For their flavored vodkas, they use all natural ingredients and actually do all of the work themselves. One of their flavored vodkas is Mint Cucumber, and they sat around together and zested over 500 cucumbers by hand and de-stemmed mint leaves just to create the flavor. They were actually asking if we knew of any different cucumber recipes that they could use because after their zesting parties, they have all these unused cucumber cores and don't know what to do with them!
After our tour was over, we went up to the bar to do the tasting. You may know that I'm not really a drinker, so I was unsure of how much I would enjoy the process. But, I really enjoyed it. The bartender, Brian, was great, and was so helpful in giving us information about the different spirits.
We tried the Uprising Whiskey, which we had all already had before, and while it was too strong for my liking, since I don't really do hard alcohols, especially whiskey, it was smoother than others I have had before.
We were also told about the different seasonal spirits that they make. Last year, they made a Single Malt Whiskey, and sold all 900 bottles that they made. Another seasonal flavor that they created was the Pumpkin Spice Whiskey which was apparently also a really big hit. Danny, the salesman, told us that as of three weeks ago, there were only 4 bottles left in the state! I was really looking forward to trying that one, since I love pumpkin, but they didn't even have a bottle for themselves!
After the whiskies, we moved onto the vodkas. I'm not a huge fan of vodka, but I must say that I did really enjoy these. The regular vodka was strong, but still was good. The seasonal vodkas, however, were my favorite. The first one was the Mint Cucumber Vodka, which I mentioned previously. You really get a strong cucumber flavor at the first taste, but the after taste is where the mint comes in. It's such a fresh taste, especially for me not liking cucumber! Brian told us that making a mojito with this vodka would be perfect because of the mint, but would also add a little surprise in there with the cucumber flavoring.
The second vodka was my absolute favorite! It's Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Bean Vodka. The smell of it is just so chocolatey, but the after taste is where you really get the vanilla flavor. Danny wanted us to taste it in a mixed drink, so he ended up taking some and mixing it up with Rum Chata, which is a Caribbean Rum with real Dairy Cream. When you originally smell it, it smells like carrot cake, which I just happen to love. The Rum Chata really brought out the vanilla flavor, and it was absolutely delicious! I loved it, and ended up taking D's too, since he's not a fan of carrot cake, and didn't really enjoy the combination.
That was the last drink that we sampled, and our experience at Sons of Liberty was awesome. We will definitely be going back, because the staff and experience were awesome! Part of the tasting was the Sons of Liberty glass, which has already gotten great use, because I went to the liquor store the next day and stocked up. I got a bottle of the Dark Chocolate and Vanilla Bean Vodka, and a small bottle of the Rum Chata, so I could make my own drinks.
While I was at the liquor store, I also walked over to the whiskey section and as I was browsing, I found the Pumpkin Spice whiskey sitting on the top shelf! We were told that this liquor store was one of the ones that still had it, but given that those numbers were accurate three weeks ago, I was skeptical that it would still be on the shelf. We really lucked out though! We ended up trying that one out too, and it was really good! I'm looking forward to Fall so I can enjoy some seasonal drinks with it.
So that was our trip to the distillery. If any of you are local or will be traveling through the area, I highly recommend that you check this place out. I doubt that you will be disappointed.
I have been excited to paint rooms since before the day we started looking at houses. Painting your house just helps so much to make it more personal and feel homey. I tend to do all of my house planning on my computer or iPad, but with paint colors, you really should do that with paint chips, as monitor lighting can change the look of a color drastically.
But, since I'm so technology obsessed, I did a little of both. Knowing what colors I wanted to use, I checked out the Sherwin-Williams website and started picking out colors that I knew I wanted to use. You have already seen the Family Room design plan, so you know that I picked those colors out a while back.
Already having this room set, I knew that choosing the other colors for the first floor had to be done carefully, since the purple and the yellow are so bold. To make the color choices really easy to see, I decided to insert them onto the floor plan of the house. This is really helpful when choosing paint colors for your house, because you don't want all of the colors that you choose to end up clashing or looking terrible.
There were some things that I already knew what color I wanted, so those were easy. I new that I wanted gray and orange in my craft room, which will be in the smaller bedroom. That was an easy choice. Next was the front door, and after seeing the picture below, I knew I had to have a deep purple door. And the plus side of having a purple door is that it will match with the new paint on the exterior of the house, the new roof, and the stone work that is currently on the outside of the house.
A common color that will be used throughout the house, in both furniture and paint, is white. Unfortunately, that doesn't help narrow down many color choices for us, so I thought about things that inspired me. I found a navy blue duvet cover at Target while I was picking up the side table for the Family Room, and since it was on clearance, I bought it. This ended up becoming the inspiration piece for the navy blue, green, and white color palette in the bigger bedroom in the corner, which will end up being a guest bedroom.
To match with the front door, I wanted a lighter contrasting color, so I decided to go with two different shades of green, and I have plans to do vertical stripes along both hallways above the chair molding and paneling. The full bathroom on this floor is almost entirely brown, which I think needs to change. So I chose a beautiful shade of teal that I think will complement the space and design perfectly.
The last room on this floor was the Living Room. Since this space is so huge, we plan to use it as both a living area and a more formal dining area. I had originally picked out a light blue and a dark coral for this room, but after lining everything up on the floor plan, I realized that the coral color really clashed with the orange. So, after pulling some colors that I have already used in other rooms, I finally found the color palette for the entire first floor.
I know there are a lot of colors there, but I'm not afraid of it being too much. I'm just so excited to start painting and decorating. I can't wait to actually be proud to show off our home!
A few months back, I got a call at work from my mom, who was at home, and she said that the fire alarms had gone off three times so far that morning. Apparently when they decide to go off, they not only make that annoying and loud beeping noise, but there's also a woman's voice that starts saying "fire" over and over again. Except she doesn't say it like you and I would normally. She really emphasizes the second syllable, so it's more like "fi-YER." Kind of funny, actually. But anyways, the fire department came and checked everything out, and cleared the house, saying that there were no fire or carbon monoxide issues.
The fire alarms didn't go off again... until my dad got home from work a few hours later. My dad did some investigating, and found that one of the smoke/carbon detectors seemed to be the one triggering the others, so he took it down, and that seemed to have stopped the problems.
I called our electrician and he came over and took a look at the system and realized that not all of the detectors were linked into the same electrical system, which is apparently required for insurance purposes. Also, there were no detectors in any of the bedrooms, and some of them were battery operated.
We ended up scheduling a time for him to rewire the fire alarms, and add in new ones where they were needed, and we hadn't had any issues since then.
I was at work once again, so my mom and my sister did some investigating, and there was one that was triggering the others again. They disconnected it from the ceiling and the others haven't triggered on again, so it looks like we have another culprit. I'm going to have to buy a replacement at the hardware store this weekend to see if that solves some problems.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Are we doing the right thing by unplugging the culprit? It just makes me nervous because it doesn't seem like those things should just go off without there being an issue, you know? Help!
You've heard me mention a few times before that we have a great desire to renovate our kitchen. But, that's at least two years down the line, as there are other things that we would like to get done first. In the meantime, however, we want to do something that makes it look a little better and to personalize it a bit. The thing that I hate the most about our kitchen is the backsplash. It's this really ugly peach colored ceramic tile that has a few printed tiles laid into the design. Some of them have wine bottles and grapes on them, and that is definitely not our style.
I started researching cheap and easy alternatives to change this out, as we don't want something that will be too involved or expensive, as it will likely be changed again in a few years when we completely renovate the kitchen. I looked at a few different materials.
The first one that I found was AirStone. AirStone is a product that is made from recycled materials, and is meant to look like actual stones. They come in a variety of sizes, and adhere to the surface that you want to place them on via an adhesive mortar. These look awesome, but for the amount that we would need, it would be just over $100, and while that is still really inexpensive, it was more than we wanted to spend.
The second material that I looked at was Tin Ceiling Tiles, which are also adhesive. These come in great textures, colors, and patterns, but the price for a single tile was way more expensive than we wanted. Plus, I wasn't so sure about how good a shiny metal backsplash would look against a matte finish Corian countertop.
The last material I found was vinyl floor tile. With the vinyl floor tile, you have the option of going with a solid color, or choosing one with dimension and different textures. Another benefit of the vinyl was that it was cheap, it was adhesive, like the other materials, and it didn't require additional caulking.
With this in mind, we went over to Lowes this weekend and picked out a few different colors and patterns and bought sample tiles to bring home and test against the cabinets and countertops. The samples are actually real tiles, which you can purchase from as little as $.88 or as much as $2.25. We ended up coming home with 7 different tiles, and chose which one we were going to go with less than two minutes after leaning them up over the existing backsplash.
The one that we ended up choosing was the most expensive one, of course. Everything that I like always ends up costing a million dollars, but in this case, we're still going to end up right where we wanted to be budget wise. Even though these tiles are $2.25 each, they are 18"x18", instead of 12"x12", Which means that we won't need to buy as many cases and there will be much less cutting involved since the height of our backsplash is 18".
So, you can see that the tile has a lot of gray, so it will go with the white cabinets and the stainless steel appliances, but it also has some tans and browns in it, so it will go with the countertops, too. We have plans to paint this room this summer, so the gray that we have chosen for that will match as well.
What do you think? Do you think this small change will make a drastic difference in our kitchen? I am so looking forward to doing this, and don't worry, I'll make you all a DIY!!
When D and I moved back to RI from Indiana, we sold our living room furniture, and trashed the 23+ year old couch and love seat that were gifted to us from D's parents. They had seen much better days! We were going to be living with them, and didn't need living room furniture, plus, most of the stuff was hand-me-down and mismatched anyways.
I recently sat down and started brainstorming how to furnish and decorate the Family Room, which will be the first priority when they move out. I am really inspired by The High Low Project, on HGTV, where the host, Sabrina Soto decorates a room with no budget, and then tries to recreate it for under the budget set by the homeowners, which is typically around $3-5K. Considering that we are starting with absolutely nothing, no couch, no chairs, and no TV, we are going to try to stay under $4K for the whole project.
Here's what I've come up with so far!
I fell in love with the Henry set from West Elm, but the three pieces that we wanted, the couch, oversized chair, and ottoman, would immediately be more than half the budget! After searching high and low for some modern looking gray living room furniture, I finally found a really nice looking set at a local furniture store, called Bob's Discount Furniture.
What you need to know next is that I have an obsession with IKEA. It's bad, and I know it. Admitting that is the first step though, right?
Anyways, this room wouldn't be complete without something from IKEA, and there will be plenty, but the first piece will be an Expedit. I know. Everyone has one. But, we're going to use it as a TV stand, and I'm going to hack it. I have plans to remove the middle divider on the top row so we have a place to put the TV receiver/DVR, and I also plan to add legs to it so that the TV is a little higher off the ground.
As I was searching for rugs, I came across this absolutely gorgeous and dark purple color, and immediately knew that I wanted that in the room. It's a high pile rug, which I am kind of concerned about with having cats, but I think it will be alright.
You may have seen this pin on Pinterest, and I knew that I wanted to recreate that look. But, I searched and searched, and couldn't find any metal trash cans that were pretty enough to do this, so I started looking at actual side tables and found this one from Target! Later, after some research, I found out that the table in the inspiration picture is actually a table from Target and not a trash can, so I guess it was meant to be.
I have plans to spray paint it our accent color - primary yellow!
Lastly, a few DIY projects. I love love love the look of poufs, but I really do not like the price tag at all. So, I'm going to DIY my own. It will also be primary yellow, although I am having a hard time finding thick enough and cheap enough yarn or something to make it from. I was recently thinking about how I could use rope, or even a bedsheet though. We'll see what I decide.
We currently have a 2' wall clock in the family room, but it's a much more traditional style, and we're looking for something a bit more modern. Without getting into the hundreds of dollars, we are going to DIY our own clock, which will end up being just over 3' in diameter. We're going to base it on this design, but make some modifications to it that we think would better fit our space.
There are more pieces of furniture that we have chosen, and some accessories, but this is the plan for the most part. Also, for the DIY items, I'll be sure to write up the directions and do a post for each one. I'm really excited for the project! So excited, in fact, that I put everything into Photoshop to see how it would look together.
I think it's looking awesome so far! I can't wait to actually get it started! What do you think?
Now that you've seen the Master Bedroom in our house, you can tell that I had a major dilemma on my hands. There are four double-windows in the bedroom, one in the closet, and one in the bathroom plus the bay window above the hot tub. If you add all of those up, that means that I would need 9 curtain rods, and 18 brackets. Curtains were a must, as we have neighbors that can see in the windows at night when the lights are on. Also, they make the room look nice!
So, looking online, I quickly figured out that it was going to cost me well over $200 dollars just for curtain rods, and I was actually looking at more like $300 for the style that I wanted.
Now, I'm a major DIY-er, so I immediately tried to come up with ideas as to how I could make this a cheap and fun project. So, I did some research and decided to make my own curtains AND brackets!
I took a trip to Lowes with my dad, and borrowed my sister's SUV, and we bought the supplies.
First, we went to the Electrical aisle, and took a look at the electrical conduit. It was going to work perfectly. Now, you have some options in size when buying conduit for your curtain rods. They come in 1/2", 3/4" and 1" diameters. I ended up choosing the 1", which is slightly more expensive, but would look better with the size of the grommets in the curtains I was eyeing.
Next, we went to the pipe-fittings aisle, and I got all the parts for the brackets. All I needed were conduit hooks (make sure you get the ones that are made for the diameter of conduit you chose). Lastly, was the hardware aisle, where I picked up some wing-nuts, some metal screws, and some "L" brackets. The "L" brackets should come with their own mounting screws. Make sure you keep those, because that's what you'll attach these to the wall with.
Once we got home, it was assembly time!
I started with the brackets. I got all my stuff together, and then got to work.
Each bracket will be made of one of each of the items listed above. So, I took one of each item from my supplies, and started putting them together.
Take the conduit hook and line up the screw hole on the flat part with one of the screw holes on the end of the "L" bracket. Put your screw through to hold them together.
Attach your wing-nut to the other side of the screw and start winding it up to tighten the screw around the two pieces.
You may want to use a pair of pliers to tighten the wing-nut as much as possible.
And that's that! One bracket down and now 17 to go! Really quick though!
Now, I'll show you the curtain rods. It makes it really easy to cut the pipe if you have the ability to anchor it down, so what D and I did was bring it outside, and lay it diagonally across two chairs, and then we each sat down on an end. We had measured out how long we needed the first part of the pipe to be for one of the windows, and I marked it with permanent marker. We took the conduit cutter, placed the blade on the mark, and started twisting around the pipe.
You can see how we stopped mid-cut so I could show you the indentation that the cutter was making. Depending on the brand, your cutter may tell you otherwise, but we tightened the blade after every rotation, and after less than two minutes, we had made our first clean cut.
After we made all the cuts, we brought the pipes upstairs, made marks on the wall where we wanted the brackets to be, and screwed them into the wall using two screws from the "L" bracket package. I took the curtains that I bought and hemmed, looped them onto the pipes, and then clipped our electrical conduit curtain rods into place.
These curtain rods will not have finials, as you may have noticed, but you can get creative and use just about anything as finials. We have plans to spray paint wooden balls and attach them to the end of ours, but you could also buy normal curtain finials and attach them, or even use grapevine balls, painted different colors (I actually plan to do this in another room in my house!).
And now for the final reveal!
Open curtains - with massive glare!
So, the grand total for this project. Ready? Less than $80! Yes! For real! I spent less than $80 on everything I needed for this project. Totally awesome, especially considering I had 9 curtain rods and 18 brackets to make!
Now, go out to your local hardware store and save yourself some money!
Ok, so you've seen the first floor and the second floor of our house. Now it's time to see the last part, the basement and the yard.
The basement was fully finished at one point, but as of right now, it is no longer. We purchased the house with knowledge that there were some mold issues in the basement because of a previous water issue, so we've had to do some work down there to get rid of the mold. The basement was high priority on our list when we first purchased the house, but it's kind of taken a back burner now.
But, here we go! Like I did with the rest of the house, here is a floor plan of the basement. I didn't have Microsoft Visio with me at the time, so I used Microsoft Word and made a legend at the bottom that explains what each thing is.
When you walk down the stairs to the basement from the hallway on the first floor, you come down into the open space in the basement. The area is really, really big, measuring at just about 700 square feet! There is an area closer to the utility room and there is also an area where there is a door that leads up a steep flight of stairs to the backyard.
Behind the stairs that go up to the main floor, there is a closet, which is really oddly shaped, but has a bookshelf in it, in addition to the deeper storage space that actually runs underneath the staircase.
You can see in the floor plan above that there is actually a bedroom down here too. The bedroom is a really good size, and just to give you an idea of it's placement, it is directly underneath the bigger bedroom on the first floor of the house. The bedroom even has a small walk-in closet, but the doors are currently removed for mold remediation. When the time comes, I'll paint them white to match the rest of the moulding and then hang them back up.
Through the doorway next to the shower stall is the laundry room, which is actually a really good size. There is a folding table and a space for the washer and dryer. There are no appliances in the pictures below, but you can see in the floor plan above where they are currently located. Eventually, we'd like to change the water line and electrical for the washer and dryer and get them closer to each other, but that's not absolutely necessary right now, so we're living with the current layout.
And that's it for the basement. So, we'll move onto the back yard. While the property is small, at just about 1/4 acre, it's the perfect size for us without being too much work. The backyard is so cute though.
First, the door from the basement looks like this. Please keep in mind that the house has been completely repainted now, and that these pictures are from before we closed on the property.
To the right of this picture is the small yard part of the backyard. The yard is completely fenced in, and has great arborvitaes along most of the fence for added privacy.
You can tell from the last picture that I was standing on the deck, so now I'll show you what that looks like. The deck is really cute. It's not that high off the ground, which I like, and it has a built-in bench that goes around on two sides for additional seating. I think for safety's sake, we're going to build a back for the bench, and then I'll make some outdoor cushions for comfort.
Now that the house is painted, we also have plans to paint the deck, as the two different shades of gray don't go together very well, and we want to brighten up the space a little bit.
When standing on the deck and looking straight ahead into the yard, we have a non-fruit producing pear tree, which is absolutely gorgeous. This picture also shows two of the three additional Poplar trees growing along the fence, but we had all three of them removed because not only were they breaking the fence, but they were so tall and hanging over our back-neighbor's house, and we didn't want that liability.
I can't wait to see this pear tree in bloom this Spring!
I know that I have shown you some pictures of the front of the house before, but these show off a bit more of the landscaping, which will all likely be changed in the Spring. There are a lot of shrubs right along the house and not only are they not very attractive, but they also are too close to the siding and are causing problems, so we'll be taking care of that soon too.
Some of these pictures were also taken before the house was painted and the roof was replaced, so please keep that in mind.
This next picture is of the kitchen addition and front porch by the driveway. You can really see how overgrown the bushes and shrubs are along this part of the house.
This next picture is of the corner of the original part of the house and the addition. Again, needs weeding badly, and some grooming overall.
I know that the stone on the house looks very brown, but it's not actually that brown. When you look closer, there is a lot of gray, and some dark purples too, which is why we decided to go with a darker gray paint color for the wood siding. I actually really love the stone facade.
And now for the front of the house. This first picture is before the painting and roof were done.
During.... Painting done, roofing not.
This concludes our house tour! What do you think? I am so glad that we decided to get the house painted and the roof redone. It makes it look so much better right off the bat. Now for all the other projects that we want to accomplish! The list never ends when you're a homeowner, right?! | 2019-04-24T16:47:55Z | http://www.rhodylife.com/2013/03/ |
Hear the stories and learn about the town's rich and varied heritage on visits to Tennant Creek's museums, galleries and important historical sites.
Tennant Creek and its surrounding region are rich with tales of Aboriginal culture and the more recent European settlement. Hear the stories and learn about the town’s heritage at museums, galleries and by touring important historical sites.
For thousands of years the Barkly area has been home to no less than nine Aboriginal groups, and the region boasts a number of sacred landmarks. Indigenous traditions and beliefs are held strongly in and around Tennant Creek and many Dreamtime stories are woven into its history.
When Explorer John McDouall Stuart first attempted to cross the continent in 1860 he named a creek in the area after one of the trip’s financiers, John Tennant. It was only ten years later that the Overland Telegraph was completed, opening lines of communication between Adelaide, Darwin and the rest of the world. The supporting telegraph stations still remain in Tennant Creek today and contain historical information on the town’s humble beginnings.
The Adelaide to Darwin train line would eventually follow the route of the telegraph line as well. This proved important when gold was discovered. The beginning of the last Australian goldrush, and the subsequent local goldfields would attract treasure hunters from all over the world to this once quiet outpost. The Battery Hill mine is now the site of a museum profiling life during the era and other artefacts relating to the town’s mining history.
Pick up a Historic Walk guide book available from the Tennant Creek Visitors Information Centre. Follow the self-guided walk around Tennant Creek through the town’s historical attractions to learn more about its heritage and founders.
The beautifully restored Barrow Creek Telegraph Station is located in Barrow Creek, set against the backdrop of the picturesque Forster ranges. | 2019-04-25T09:59:53Z | https://northernterritory.com/us/en/tennant-creek-and-barkly-region/see-and-do/history-and-heritage |
When asked by a fan on Twitter when Ava DuVernay would be wearing the director’s hat again for the hit series “Queen Sugar” the screenwriter revealed that she will not be directing episodes of the OWN series “for a while” in an attempt to make space for other women who wish to step into the role and take lead.
In 2017, the Center for the Study of Women in Television & Film at San Diego State University released a study that revealed that the number of female directors has declined from 2015, with only 7 percent of the 250 top grossing films of 2016 being directed by women. This was a 2 percent decline from the previous year. The Center also found that women only made up 26 percent of television creators in roles like directing, writing, producing, and more; this is particularly bad because the same study also found that shows with at least one female creator had “higher percentages of female characters overall.” Essentially, more women behind the camera meant more women, written with nuance and complexity, in front of it.
Duvernay’s radical, post-diversity acts assume that perhaps the systems in place to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace have atrophied beyond what’s useful; and that – all things being equal – there are always ways to take matters into your own hands – to groom talent and handpick your replacements to ensure continuity of legacy … or a seat at the table.
The late Dr. Brenda Watts Jones was the first African-American president of Atlanta Technical College and she intentionally spoke life into who would become her successor – Dr. Alvetta Peterman Thomas. She was deliberate and intentional – specifically telling Thomas who was vice president of academic affairs prior to 2008 that she “would be president.” And the grooming ensued.
But not without groundwork – dissertation level preparation.
Thomas’ doctoral dissertation research was a qualitative case study of African-American women executive leaders in two-year colleges. Five African-American women directors of instruction from a two-year college system in the southeastern United States were interviewed to examine factors that contributed to their career succession experiences.
Of the three conclusions from the study findings, Thomas found that as an appendage to racism and sexism that’s evident throughout every facet of the career succession experience, said career succession experiences were leveraged by institutional and professional factors such as supervisory and institutional support for education and career development, mentoring, and restricted network opportunities. The impending leadership crisis presented an excellent opportunity to recruit and train the untapped human resource, African-American women, for future two-year college leadership.
Dr. Victoria Seals, who stepped into the role as president of Atlanta Technical College when Thomas became president of Southern Crescent Technical College added to the literature on women in leadership and women’s career development. Her dissertation work identified and described the dimensions of support necessary for women to be successful in attaining executive leadership positions in community and technical colleges. Of the components perceived as influential in the career development of women in community and technical college leadership: guidance by senior leadership, by far, top billed.
The quality of the successor is just as important as the foresight, preparation and definitions of success of the predecessor.
First the question, ‘What does it mean to be a successful company or organizational head?’ must be asked. When you consider the profile of a “successful company” you typically think of financial performance, annual growth, valuation, acquisitions, public perception and profitability. In order to have a complete picture of what it means to be successful CEO, you cannot leave out your successor. You could have done an excellent job as CEO, but if you leave and the company tanks, your tenure was not successful. The point of successful and intentional succession planning is to create systems and company cultures to outlast you. A very successful transition to a new leader has to be a part of the CEO’s thinking: Good onboarding, great tenure, strong successor.
Start by seeing who is ready within the organization and begin putting them in positions of impact and responsibility. This doesn’t just apply for internal colleagues. If the person isn’t already an employee, bring them in and get them working. Make them a senior level vice president, or bring them in on the board and get the board comfortable with your heir apparent.
Face time with the board of directors or an advisory body of consequence goes towards the end goal: To get someone, other than you, to organically come to the conclusion that your “pick” could be your successor without you necessarily spelling it out.
Unless it is a volatile ouster, the timeframe of the transition is dependent upon the company. A lengthy, but open and transparent process that floats conversations of impending transitions early quells uncertainty and insecurity.
For example, long before he died, Citizens Trust Bank’s longtime president James Young was sure to handpick and groom his successor – Cynthia Day. Day started working with Young to succeed him in 2005 when she became executive vice president of management services. Under Young’s guidance, she worked on all aspects of the bank including new product development and an acquisition strategy. Seven years later, in February 2012, she was named president.
In other cases, the power of intentional suggestion is the catalyst for grooming.
The push that she needed to continue came from Judge Shawn Ellen LaGrua, current Superior Court Judge in Fulton County and former Solicitor General for DeKalb County.
And though she has not picked her successor yet having only been in the role for eight months to date, she is inspired by the pipeline of young lawyers she is developing around her.
Another potential obstacle – revealing to your respective industry your team MVP or your deep bench creates easy targets for competitive talent pool exposure and poaching.
But sometimes, you wind up the winner.
Case in point: Julie Dash who became the first African-American woman to have a wide theatrical release of her feature film when she broke through racial and gender boundaries 26 years ago with her Sundance award-winning film “Daughters of the Dust” joined Spelman College this fall as a distinguished professor of fine arts; and too, joins Duvernay as one of the growing cohort of directors she has tapped to direct “Queen Sugar” this season as her replacements.
How Does the SIMPLE IRA Plan for Small Business Work? | 2019-04-25T23:53:29Z | http://www.atlantatribune.com/2017/09/19/the-only-way-up-diversity-through-succession-could-be-the-key/ |
After much anticipation (not excluding a few “do I really need to do this” moments) the day has arrived. Dîner en Blanc dream-like picnic in Kelowna was happening tonight. The event was conceived almost accidentally by a French (who else) aristocrat entertaining his friends at the Bois de Boulogne forest-like park in the 16th arrondissement in Paris. This popular park is a destination for many Parisians and guests to Monsieur Pasquier party were asked to dress in white to distinguish themselves from other park visitors. Who can party like the French with their joi de vivre? The event was so successful that a repeat party the next year attracted more than 1000 guests in white attire and the rest is history, still in the making.Since the original gathering in 1988 in the Bois de Boulonge, Dîner en Blanc has taken on an international theme and the elegant picnics are now held on every continent from Africa, North America, Asia, Australia, and of course the originating Europe. I must say that I was quite surprised to learn that South America does not have a Dîner en Blanc event yet. I would love to be there when they hold their first one. Now that would be a party.
The event evolved into an organized affair with rules and regulations that must be followed fairly strictly. As annoying as this can be at times, I concede that to achieve the visual impact that makes the elegant picnic what it is, the organizers must demand uniformity or lose the visual effect. Guests must of course dress all in pure white, not off-white, not winter white. It has to be true white, from hat to elegant footwear (no flip flops allowed). If you don’t comply, you may be refused admission. This sounds easy enough but it does not end here. Each guest must also provide all of their picnic accouterments, from white chairs, (yes), white table (aha), white carrying baskets containing white china, silverware, glassware and a three course meal. You must bring a white tablecloth to drape over your table, white candles, a white centerpiece and guests are encouraged to add an “over the top” element to their presentation (white wigs, feather boas, white masks, you name it, it was there). To even attend the dinner one must be “on the list” or be invited by someone who is. You are not on the list? don’t despair: there is tiered system that places you on certain levels of waiting lists with specific release dates to register for the event, space permitted. Since the effect comes from numbers, don’t worry, if you place your name on the waiting list you will get an opportunity to register and participate in the Dîner en Blanc if your city offers it.
I was invited to attend the glamourized picnic by my friend Valerie, a fellow blogger of the More than Burnt Toast fame. Val is a good sport and knows how to enjoy the moment and I knew she would be a good partner in the adventure and offset my “do I have to do that” nature:). We met at my house for coffee made in my new and shiny Nesspresso and served in my new checkered McKenzie-Childs cups to discuss the event, plan the menu and divide the responsibility for bringing the required items. Coffee turned into lunch as us foodies talked about everything from food to travel to food photography to cookbooks and dreams about future joint ventures of food and travel. That’s what happens when two foodies get together. At the end of the afternoon a menu was set, list created and off we went to organize ourselves for the upcoming event.
My list included finding and purchasing a white table of specific measurements (28-32 inches), a white tablecloth and white picnic baskets. Val was in charge of finding white chairs, and a centrepiece. In addition each would need white dishes for the dinner, wine and water glasses, cutlery, napkins, and whatever would make a beautiful table setting and be “reasonable” to carry to the picnic site.
Oh, yes, the picnic site. The location of the event is a top secret “undisclosed location” to be revealed to the white clad participants only at the very last moment on the bus taking you there (yes, you read right, on a bus). More on that later.
Finding the table (and chairs) was not as easy as it may sound. Val found a couple of white chairs at a rental company, one of the few that still had some items available. Tables were no where to be found . The few hundred participants descended on every available rental place in town and cleaned out the all things white (“oh, you are with the dinner in white thing, sorry, we are all out”). We should have started earlier. Eventually I found a table that fit the requirements at a Canadian Tire store in Vernon. It came in it’s own carrying case and apparently was easy to assemble.
Getting ready for the event became a focused undertaking and was also getting expensive. It only cost $30 to register for Dîner en Blanc (plus another $30 for the wine) but assembling the all white wardrobe and picnic must-haves was beginning to add up. Especially the way I do things.
The menu was the easy part. Val offered to make a salmon with cucumber sauce that eventually evolved into a gorgeous ballotine of salmon stuffed with crab and cream cheese. For dessert she was to make a panna cotta with roasted balsamic cherries. Can’t wait. My part was to bring a first course and a side dish to go with the salmon. A chilled soup (peas? Beets? Avocado-lime?) and a potato-vegetable salad in champagne vinaigrette were appealing to me and made the final cut. But we are not there yet.
Several runs to Home Sense, Chef’s Edge, Home Outfitter etc. yielded most of what I needed. I found two square white storage baskets that I thought could work as a picnic baskets and purchased two. A long white linen tablecloth, napkins, white salt and pepper shakers, large white cups to serve the chilled soup in, white ceramic milk bottle with caps to carry the chilled soup and a couple of smaller ones for cream for the soup and half and half for the coffee (yes, coffee too, we are foodies). I found a white thermos to be filled with coffee at the coffee house downstairs (decaf Americano for two). A couple of white ceramic dishes for the bread and cheese. Coffee cups. What else? Oh, white clothing. I will not get into the “I had so many before the fire”. This is done. So I had to find something new. As luck would have it I found something right across the street from where we live at Jigsaw Clothing. A white linen dress from Italy that was flowing enough to make me comfortable and a white scarf (gift from Jigsaw owner Tracy). White hat from the Bay and white Italian sandals eventually completed the ensemble. See? I can cooperate.
My part was simple to prepare but between the phone calls with the kids, a couple of errands, the usual household activities and calls with my gal-friends it took me all day. I shelled three bags of peas for the chilled pea soup, then added them to sautéeing leek together with fragrant mint leaves from my rooftop garden. A homemade vegetable stock linked everything together and the peas boiled happily for a short while before being puréed in a blender to a very smooth and silky consistency. Into a jar and into the fridge it went to chill for the dinner.
The potato-vegetable salad I could make with my eyes closed because it is a standard feature in my all-vegetarian kitchen. I steamed baby potatoes, then peeled and halved them and tossed while still warm with a champagne vinaigrette made with Dijon mustard and finely chopped shallots. I didn’t want to add any of the other vegetables yet because they can lose their green colour from the acid in the vinaigrette. I steamed the green beans, sliced a few radishes, ribboned a radicchio, trimmed a handful of pea shoots and shelled a few more peas, all to be added into the salad in due course.
I packed the white picnic “basket”, wrapping silverware in white linen napkins, nesting glasses in larger cups separated by more linen and tied white chiffon fabric “handle” over the basket to help me carry it in a little bit of “style”. Almost ready to leave.
Val came a little early dressed in white with white hat and jewelry looking fresh and in anticipation of a fun event. I quickly got dressed.
The camera and lenses went into a white nylon bag that I could carry on my back. The table in it’s own carrying container on the shoulder. The basket with the chiffon “handle” in my hand. You get the picture, and “elegant” is not the right word.
We settled everything in my Hummer, picked up the coffee at Blendz Coffee downstairs and a little extra cheese and grapes at Urban Fare and headed to the pick-up location where we were to board a bus (Oye) with all our paraphernalia and be transported to the as of yet secret “undisclosed location”. After traveling for half an hour in search of St. Paul’s Church we finally realized that it was a block from where we started. Shhhhh. Don’t tell anyone. In spite of being 15 minutes late all the buses were still there and no one was boarding yet. We parked the car, schlepped all our items on our shoulders and headed for the adventure.
The bus was full with beautiful young people, energetic, exuberant and dressed to the hilt. Val and I definitely brought the average age up by a couple of decades (sorry Val). Ratio of women to men was high but still, a few men were there in white trousers and white linen shirts, some even in white suits (where did they find those?).
I won’t lie to you. Standing in the lineup, dragging the heavy items a couple of steps every few minutes and not seeing the end of it was getting me down. I should have had a wheeled carrier for all this stuff. I didn’t realize we’d have so long to walk. I tried to keep my thoughts to myself but still, occasionally I had to express some of it to Val who was in pretty good spirit in spite of the “hardship”. I told you we were a good match.
Eventually we did make it to our designated area but it seems that the party started a while ago without us. Our table was not even set up when the customary waving of the napkins was happening all around us. Our table section was one of the last ones to be set up and the rest of the tables were well into their dinner when we were setting up our table.
In any event, we finally did get settled, assembled the table, unfolded the chairs, threw the white cloth over the table, set out the white dinnerware, stemware,, silverware, open the screw cap bottle of wine and leaned back to begin the experience. We clicked glasses and decided that in spite of the “minor” inconveniences, the beauty of the setting was worth it. It was a tribute to our love of celebration and a testament to our collective appreciation of rituals.
Dîner en Blanc was set up in a fenced area along the beautiful Okanagan lake in the City Park. Dozens of tables in parallel rows glistened with white cloth, candles, flowers and even candelabras. Guests were creative and original and the tables they set were beautiful and celebratory. No effort seemed too much. Multiply this by five hundred guests and you get the picture. A truly unique visual feast.
Val and I settled to sample our offering, beginning with the chilled minted pea soup and continuing to the exquisite salmon ballotine. The potato salad with beans and pea shoots in champagne vinaigrette added a zesty element and the visual of our plate was gorgeous. Our food did attract interest from neighbouring tables and when they heard that we were two food bloggers they nodded in understanding (oh, you are foodies, I’ll check your blogs”).
The nice part about this menu was that you could leave things on the plate and go around taking picture and come back to a perfectly good dinner that remained fresh at room temperature. We had to get up several time and photograph the gorgeous scene with the backdrop of the lake. We’d wander around with our cameras and then sit down again for a few more bites and a few more sips of the wine.
As the sun set and the evening descended, candles were lit, sparklers waived in the air and dancing begun to live music that wafted through the park.
The evening ended around 10:00 pm. We packed our baskets, dismantled the table, folded the chairs and begun the pilgrimage back to the bus. I will leave it at that.
Would I do it again next year? Sure I would, it was a magical evening that took you out of the ordinary and provided a photogenic and visual feast. A testament to our love of celebration and rituals. Next year though I will be better prepared with something on wheels that will make it easier to carry what I need to bring.
Leave it to the French to come up with this event. They have this je ne sais quoi .
Recipes to follow. Stay tuned.
Hi Bri-Anne, thanks for the note. It’s good to be back in the kitchen and on the blog. Stay in touch.
Dina … Sounds like a magical night ! Think I want to go with you and your girlfriend Val next year!!!!
The menu superb …..photo’s beautiful ! Thanks for the mention ….. Look forward to your next visit.
Tracy, so nice of you to visit the blog. We would love to have you join the party next year. We are hoping to have a larger group and have our own section. We also learned a few things and it will be an easier “undertaking” next time. My white dress and scarf were perfect for me – thanks. Will visit Jigsaw soon.
Sounds like a wonderful evening. I’ll make the flight for next years event if we can order a white limo to get us there!
Funny:). That’s my gal. I raised you right.
I didn’t get to attend this year but I am saving the date for next summer whenever it may be. I have always wanted to attend a Diner en Blanc event if not in Paris the Okanagan appears to do an equally amazing job two years in a row now.
Great photos and a delicious menu – your confusion only serves you better next year!
Hi Murissa, thanks for dropping by. I love your blog, careful on the ledge over in Vicenza, it looks high off the ground. I see you are from the Okanagan Valley. We should get together sometime. Let me know if you plan to attend the dinner next year as well.
Laura, it would be wonderful to do it again next year together. With what we have learned this year it should be much more manageable next time around.
I certainly agree with everything Dina, but in the end it is like “giving birth” and we’ll forget the pain and hardship on our “old” creaking bones and do it all again next year with a twinkle in our eye, a lightness in our step with picnic baskets on wheels and an ever increasing number of friends. Thank you for being my “date” for this magical evening.
Hi Val, it was fun partnering with you for this event. For sure we’ll do it next year again if they don’t “ban” me for expressing myself:). It was a special evening. Several of my friends now would like to join. Here is to more Okanagan foodie experiences. | 2019-04-22T09:03:23Z | https://oliveoilandlemons.com/2013/07/05/diner-en-blanc/?replytocom=1458 |
Zumba has over the last couple of years grown rapidly to become one of the world’s most popular categories of group exercise classes. In fact, this dance of Latin origin is reportedly performed by in excess of 12 million people in some 110,000 sites spread across the globe.
Zumba fitness is basically an interval workout and although the majority of the moves involve high-impact dance moves such as jumping and bouncing, it can be modified according to your individual needs. The design of the classes is that they alternate between high- and low-intensity moves to boost your cardio endurance and heart rate.
The majority of the dance steps that are used in the Zumba routines are meant to focus on the hips and midsection with the goal of strengthening the core. The Zumba Steps and Zumba Toning workouts combine with some weights towards building muscles in the legs, arms, and glutes.
If moving your body is your thing, then Zumba fitness is designed for you. After crunching the available statistics, researchers have found out that when you take part in a single class, you burn on average some 369 calories.
Zumba classes support burning of large calorie amounts through the vigorous interval training and aerobic activity. This is because Zumba is both a fitness class and a dance. Because it has been designed as a blend of aerobics and salsa, there’s really no wrong or right way of doing Zumba. So long as you are moving to the music beat, you’re part of the exercise.
Because Zumba involves whole body movement, you’ll end up getting a full-body workout. Even a person who is just learning the Zumba dance steps will find themselves with a positive and definitive post-workout feeling when they wake up the following day.
In a study carried out in 2015 that covered an overweight women group after Zumba classes covering 12 weeks, the women were found to experience blood pressure decreases and notable body weight improvements. Another study done in 2014 had found a blood pressure decrease among the participants after only 17 Zumba classes.
If you wish to eliminate the day’s accumulation of stress, then Zumba is the ideal workout. The Zumba specific upbeat moves favor the release of endorphins, the mood-improving hormones.
Zumba is certainly one of the most versatile and fun fitness crazes to hit the world in a long time. The best thing about Zumba is that classes can be modified for any level of fitness, although most of the moves entail bouncing and jumping. | 2019-04-19T04:39:13Z | http://monsterblog.com.my/zumba-how-it-works-and-the-health-benefits/ |
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A struggling Florida bank run by two Richmond entities is being sued by a local investor for alleged fraud. The suit provides a glimpse into the overall health of a local private equity fund that invests in community banks.
A deal between a Hampton Roads bank and a struggling bank in North Carolina would shake up rankings of the state’s largest community banks.
The future direction of a local bank could be decided today at a Holiday Inn.
In the midst of planning a stock offering to raise sorely needed capital, a local bank received notice from Nasdaq that the value of its shares has been too low for too long.
The recession forces another bank into a turnaround agreement.
As it works its way through a turnaround plan with regulators, a Richmond-based bank closes one of its two branches.
Those billboards that ask, “Is it so wrong to love a bank?” may expanding their reach even further in Virginia.
Central Virginia Bankshares received shareholder approval last week to move forward to the next phase of raising $15 million in fresh capital.
Central Virginia Bankshares said Friday that it wants to raise up to $15 million to replenish its depleted capital reserves. But the bank will likely not be making many new loans until it is in better financial shape, the company said in an SEC filing.
The troubled Norfolk-based successor of Bank of Richmond yesterday became the latest bank to enter into an agreement with federal and state regulators by which it must devise a turnaround plan. | 2019-04-25T08:27:17Z | https://richmondbizsense.com/category/banking-news/page/53/ |
DOWNTOWN KAMLOOPS boasts almost everything you need — great food, shopping, services, entertainment, fitness facilities, even outdoor recreation in the parks — but some things can’t fit into such a small area. It’s a good thing the Kamloops area holds the remaining factors for those with a craving for adventurous activities!
While its office is downtown, Kamloops Heritage Railway takes people back in time on an 8 km. ride aboard “the Spirit of Kamloops,” locomotive Steam Engine 2141. Operating in July and August, tickets for this thrilling time travelling train ride are on sale as of April 1.
Hikers will love Kenna Cartwright and Peterson Creek parks. Kenna Cartwright park features over 40 kilometers of trails ranging from Green to Black Diamond (easy to hard) in difficulty, and some trails provide incredible views of the Thompson Valley and Kamloops.
Many trails also have benches and tables along to way to take a breather — or a lunch break. Peterson Creek park is characterized by large elevation changes and contains over 10 kilometers of trails. It also serves as a shortcut from Sahali into Downtown Kamloops (with a great view of the core of the city) if you use the beautiful, newly paved trail!
There are also many locations around Kamloops for those interested in biking. For cross-country riders, Kenna Cartwright once again has over 40 kilometers of bikeable trails. Alternatively, Lac du Bois Protected Grasslands (20km total) or Pineview Valley (50km) provide trails with various difficulties and views alike.
If downhill biking is more what you’re after, Sun Peaks offers more than 2,000 vertical feet across 40 trails ranging from fully downhill to flowing and machine-made. Harper Mountain also features 13 trails and is the location where the Canadian Enduro Series is hosted every June.
The aquatically inclined are at no shortage of locations, either. Kamloops Lake is the biggest body of water in the Kamloops area, and is a popular spot to go boating for the day amongst locals. The South Thompson River is also a busy boating location. For information on boat launches, visit this link.
Of course, that’s just a taste of what Kamloops has to offer for adventure recreation and tourism! Feel free to tell us about your favourite place to go on adventures around Kamloops.
This article was written by Jake Andrykew, Customer Care and Patrol (CAP) Team Member. Reach us at 250-572-3008/3009 or. Email [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram (Downtownkamloops) and Twitter (@downtownkamloops) too! | 2019-04-24T11:53:33Z | https://armchairmayor.ca/2019/04/08/whats-up-downtown-kamloops-abounds-in-adventurous-activities/ |
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He gives us some very good things to consider when voting. It's something I really struggle with personally. Sometimes I'm tempted to just not vote.
I dunno, Mr. Fox ... I think the commenter Jon made a very very brilliant point at the start of this comment.
How DO we know that you really are "Fr."? I mean, I've met you in person and all, but anyone can rent a Roman collar and put on a black shirt. And all these photos you post as part of your ruse ... I've seen enough movies to know what can be done with special effects. And I did supposedly see you on that TV documentary on MSM West, including film of your ordination, but maybe that was only a guy who looked like you. After all ... that man was never identified or spoke in the special.
I think this brilliant thinker Jon is on to something.
"political action isn’t going to save the world. We have to remember that." Now that's hitting the nail on the head.
Heaven sent blessings to you today.
I'm a pro-life Republican working to keep the party pro-life. I support everything you've said here. You're right that political action alone won't save us. Though I believe more pro-life Catholics need to actually get involved in the process to ensure better nominees. This means being active in the party. But I do believe in Divine Providence. I believe if we are acting on obedience to our Lord, whether that means no compromise or "lessening evil, by voting for the lesser of two evils" according to our own informed conscience, God will take care of the rest. Perhaps the outcome won't be the "lesser of two evils", but instead the greater evil, in order for us to turn to Him in prayer and obedience. | 2019-04-23T12:45:15Z | https://frmartinfox.blogspot.com/2008/06/for-whom-can-i-vote-part-4.html |
LET us pass, from the causes to the objects of war. As defense is the only legitimate cause, the object pursued, reasoning from this principle, will be circumscribed within very narrow limits. It can extend no further than the repelling the enemy from our borders. It is perhaps desirable that, in addition to this, he should afford some proof that he does not propose immediately to renew his invasion; but this, though desirable, affords no sufficient apology for the continuance of hostilities. Declarations of war, and treaties of peace, were the inventions of a barbarous age, and would probably never have grown into established usages if war had customarily gone no further than to the limits of defense.
The celebrated topic of the balance of power is a mixed consideration, having sometimes been proposed as the cause for beginning a war, and sometimes as an object to be pursued in a war already begun. A war undertaken to maintain the balance of power may be either of defense, as to protect a people who are oppressed, or of prevention, to counteract new acquisitions, or to reduce the magnitude of old possessions. We shall be in little danger of error however if we pronounce wars undertaken to maintain the balance of power to be universally unjust. If any people be oppressed, it is our duty, as has been already said, as far as a favorable opportunity may invite us, to fly to their succor. But it would be well if, in such cases, we called our interference by the name which justice prescribes, and fought against the oppression, and not the power. All hostilities against a neighboring people, because they are powerful, or because we impute to them evil designs which they have not begun to carry in execution, are incompatible with every principle of morality. If one nation choose to be governed by the monarch, or an individual allied to the monarch, of another, as seems to have been the case in Spain, upon the extinction of the elder branch of the house of Austria, we may endeavor, as individuals, to enlighten them on the subject of government, and imbue them with principles of liberty; but it is an execrable piece of tyranny to tell them, 'You shall exchange the despot you love for the despot you hate, on account of certain remote consequences we apprehend from the accession of the former.' The presence of the balance of power has, in a multitude of instances, served as a veil to the intrigue of courts; but it would be easy to show that the present independence of the different states of Europe has, in no instance, been materially assisted by the wars undertaken for that purpose. The fascination of a people desiring to become the appendage of a splendid despotism will rarely occur; and, when it does, can justly be counteracted only by peaceable means. The succoring a people in their struggle against oppression must always be just, with this limitation, that to attempt it without an urgent need on their part may uselessly extend the calamities of war, and has a tendency to diminish those energies among themselves the exertion of which might contribute to their virtue and happiness. Add to this, that the object itself, the independence of the different states of Europe, is of an equivocal nature. The despotism which at present prevails in the majority of them is certainly not so excellent as to make us very anxious for its preservation. The press is an engine of so admirable a nature for the destruction of despotism as to elude the sagacity perhaps of the most vigilant police; and the internal checks upon freedom in a mighty empire and distant provinces can scarcely be expected to be equally active with those of a petty tyrant. The reasoning will surely be good with respect to war, which has already been employed upon the subject of government, that an instrument, evil in its own nature, ought never to be selected as the means of promoting our purpose, in any case in which selection can be practiced.
Book 5, Chapter 17 -- Publication.
Book 5, Chapter 17 -- Added to http://www.RevoltLib.com.
Book 5, Chapter 17 -- Last Updated on http://www.RevoltLib.com. | 2019-04-19T23:11:06Z | http://www.revoltlib.com/anarchism/an-enquiry-concerning-the-principles-of-political-justice-fourth-edition/book-5,-chapter-17/view.php |
Today Jungle Joey has left behind her teammate Slammin’ Sammy to join her husband at Disneyland! After last week’s Battle Royale incident with Joey accidentally causing her team to lose, Sammy is not happy about Joey running off with the new champion.
Today’s special is an idea by Sammy to make Joey jealous by taking a spin on one of her favorites: The Italian Chicken Philly! We have grilled chicken tenderloin mixed with diced pepperoni, ham, salami, and bacon, green peppers, banana peppers, peppadews, portabello mushrooms, with an Amish buttercream cheese on a pretzel sub bun with a side of shoestring fries for $9.00!
Soups today are Baja Chicken Enchilada, Tomato Tortellini, and Cream of Mushroom, as well as our typical trio of Chili, Chicken Noodle, and Lobster Bisque!
Will Sammy be able to turn Jungle Joey into Jealous Joey? Stay tuned! | 2019-04-24T20:51:03Z | http://www.thedeli-dayton.com/special/italian-chicken-philly/ |
It has been almost a year since our previous stamps milestone. Now there are 555,555 Stamps on Colnect!
Stamps have proven to be one of the most popular categories of our community. Out of 124,000+ colnectors, more than 27,720 are stamps collectors :) Are you one of them?
Being one of the oldest categories on Colnect, it has been loyally supported and lead by hard-working coordinators - Guido Fußhöller [footy68] and Klaus Jochimsen [Lola22].
Colnect is also constantly updated by our 915 contributors and almost 200 of editors. We are thankful to all the colnectors devoting their time to increase our Stamps catalog and making it globally accessible.
Right now the catalog has many detailed sub-categories: Countries, Emissions, Formats, Printings, Perforations, Colours, Years, Face Values, Currencies, Themes and Catalogs.
The first perforated stamps, though, saw the light of the world in 1854 in Great Britain too. In the next years other countries issued their own perforated stamps.
People started collecting stamps, or philately, right after first stamps went into circulation.
Impressive fact: in 1841 there was an ad posted in a newspaper about a woman seeking other philatelists to help her decorate her bedroom's wall with stamps.
Interestingly enough, The UK is the only country in the world that does not mention its name on stamps. In addition, the first non-royal face on British stamps was William Shakespeare's portrait.
Do you have a favourite stamp in your collection? Do you have suggestions for our Stamps Catalog? Leave a comment and share your thoughts!
And finally, if you want to contribute to stamps catalog, follow the instructions here. | 2019-04-22T12:14:55Z | http://blog.colnect.com/search/label/stamps |
Steptoe, White Pine County, Nevada.
Eastern Mojave Vegetation Steptoe, White Pine County, Nevada.
Swertia albomarginata collected at or near this location.
Name commemorates Colonel E.J. Steptoe, a famous fighter of the Old West. | 2019-04-23T18:28:20Z | https://schweich.com/geoNVWhiSteptoe.html |
>> incapable of handling the additional load is useful information.
>>> naturally), it should all be done on airgapped labs, first, IMHO.
>> that external testing can be extremely useful after "air-gap"
> Fine test it by simulation on you or the transit end of the pipes.
> Do not transmit your test sh?t data across the `net.
collect data from the real world?
decisions I can make about that path. | 2019-04-19T15:09:46Z | https://mailman.nanog.org/pipermail/nanog/2009-January/006452.html |
We stock a wide variety of sunglasses including many designer labels. All our sunglasses offer 100% UV protection. Come and have a look! | 2019-04-26T09:53:46Z | http://opulaopticians.co.uk/sunglasses.asp |
Remy Ma has shared the first photo of her baby girl!
Wale spoke about watching his daughter be born and how it was an experience he will never forget.
What’s better than being great?
Don’t mess with a mother and her child.
Fathers and daughters sometimes share an amazing bond. | 2019-04-21T02:55:53Z | https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com/tag/daughter/ |
We have a team of highly qualified in their roles who work without complacency. Our team has the necessary knowledge of tourism development in the world and what is good to be implemented in Oman for our clients.
He is the right guy to guide you in the desert. Desert is like his home as he is born in desert. He is camel rider and knows all kinds of Camels .He doesn't need GPS, he can find his way using the Sun, the Moon, the Stars and the wind.
His Statement "I Feel Home".
He is funny guy. He loves singing while driving or walking among the dunes. He finds himself with the silence of the desert.
His statement "Sing and Find the Peace".
He is our Central Point guy. He has a great passion to develop the business and keep the band with the clients.
He always repeats his statement "Our Clients are Our Concern".
He speaks English, German, Italian. He is creative and always finds alternative ways to make the tours unforgettable. He is good in Geology.
His Statement "Beyond What You See".
He is step by step person. He isn't talkative but his answers are always clear and pointed. He is kind of person who always looks for new knowledge.
His Statement "Be Listener Be Updated". | 2019-04-24T22:03:30Z | http://www.arab-adventures.com/about/our-team/ |
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