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Start 10 days before pairing until 1 week after:
1 heaped measure spoon of Oxy-B of 3 gram added per kilo of grain (moisture the grain first with e.g. lemon juice, sunflower oil or similar).
For the same period; add 1 measure spoon (teaspoon, i.e. 2.5 gram) of AntiFungal and 1 measure spoon (teaspoon) of Improver to 5 liters of drinking water.
Add 1 heaped measure spoon (3 gram) of Oxy-B per kilo of grain once – twice a week through the whole breeding season.
For optimized results for both health & performance, add half dosage of AntiFungal and Improver (half teaspoon or half measure level per 5 liter) in the drinking water.
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The young birds
After weaning give the young birds Oxy-B once-twice a week.
Moisten their feed and mix 1 heaped measure spoon of 3 gr added per kilo.
For optimized results for both health & performance, add half dosage of AntiFungal and Improver (half teaspoon or half measure level of each product per 5 liter) in the drinking water.
When training and racing season approach, follow the dosage recommended for the racers.
The molting season
All birds will benefit from Oxy-B once a week in the molting season.
The recommended dosage over the feed:
1 measure spoon of 2,5gr added to 1 kilo grain, (moisten with e.g. lemon juice, sunflower oil or similar).
Cure against all suspected diseases before season. We believe in sending samples of faces to a Vet prior to the season.
Any lack of vigor and zest for flying should be examined at latest two weeks before first race.
Three weeks before long distance races, cure against Coccidiosis and canker.
All distances; add 1 heaped measure spoon (3 gram) of Oxy-B per kilo of grain twice a week through the whole breeding season, e.g the day after return and the day before basketing.
The day of return (e.g. Saturday)
Add electrolytes to the drinking water together with double dosage AntiFungal and Improver (2 teaspoons of each product to 5 liters).
The day after return (in our case Sunday)
Change water from day of return. From Sunday until next day (Monday), give normal dosage (i.e. 1 measure spoon or teaspoon to 5 liter of water) of Improver and AntiFungal.
The rest of the week
From Monday until basketing, give pure water without any additives.
– Every second to third week we add anticancer medicine (e.g. Ronidazol) to the Improver & AntiFungal mixture in the drinking water from Sunday to Monday.
From Monday to Tuesday this week they will have only anti-Canker medicine in the drinking water.
– In periods with hot and humid temperature, we also add medicine to avoid respiratory problems two days a week, in similar manner as described for the anti canker medicine.
– For all pigeons, add once a week multivitamins once a week throughout the whole year.
– We follow the normal guidelines to feed, more carbohydrates to sprint and middle distances and more fat to long distance and marathon
– Best results on long distance are achieved when racers are allowed to rest at least two weeks before basketing
– Best results on marathon distance (two days racing) are achieved when racers are allowed to rest at least three weeks before basketing
– Note: Hens on the roundabout system should have less protein in feed than the widowers.
– After racing/breeding season (before molting); go through a medicine program with all pigeons to cure for most common diseases, including dusting against parasites with e.g Ivomec or Permethrin.
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By Kurt Campbell
[www.inewsguyana.com] – Opposition Leader, David Granger says he is yet to see the draft no – confidence motion which the Alliance of Change (AFC) has threatened to bring against the administration.
Updating the media on a meeting between his Parliamentary Coalition – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) – and the AFC on Thursday, Granger said it was merely to get information on the proposal by the AFC.
“I have not yet seen a motion, I don’t know if there is a motion, I don’t know if it has even been drafted,” Granger told reporters at a news conference today, Friday, July 04.
He explained that the meeting was for APNU to be informed of the conditionality of the proposal to determine whether it is to be supported or not. When contacted, an executive member of the AFC confirmed with iNews that the motion has not been drafted.
According to the AFC Executive, the motion is still under consideration. “We are still meeting with stakeholders and having discussions but in terms of a final draft to be presented in the House, there is no such thing,” the AFC member said.
Meanwhile, Granger has pointed out that the APNU’s main concern is to prevent the Finance Minister Dr. Ashni Singh from spending monies unlawfully.
“We want to put measures in place to deal with this and we are working with AFC to ensure this immediate aim is achieved,” the Opposition Leader noted.
He added that it is not likely that there will not be a no – confidence vote until other avenues are explored and have failed.
To this end, the AFC spokesperson told iNews that the Party is also exploring other avenues, outside of the no – confidence vote, to prevent the Finance Minister from abusing the public purse.
In fact, the Minister was taken before the Committee several months ago for spending of a similar nature. However, the Committee is yet to convene a meeting to address the issue.
Dr. Singh told iNew last night that he will do it again because he did nothing wrong in the first place.
The Minister defended the current Statement of Excess which is to be debated at the next sitting of the House, maintaining it is lawful.
To support his claim, he cited Article 218:3 of the Constitution and also made reference to the ruling by the Chief Justice during the Budget Cut case.
“I don’t understand what all this hulaballoo is,” he said; recalling that the House had approved similar Statements of Excess, the present one being the fourth.
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BHJ was founded in 1969 with the primary objective of sourcing and processing raw materials from Danish slaughterhouses and fish producers for the food and pet food industries. During the 1970s, BHJ expanded into meat trading activities, manufacturing of functional animal proteins for food, processing lines for the meat processing industry, and transport services. Internationalization set in during the 1980s with the establishment of subsidiaries and an international network of suppliers.
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Foundation of BHJ based on processing of meat raw materials sourced from local slaughterhouses in Denmark.
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Internationalization through worldwide establishment of subsidiaries and supplier networks.
Divestment of non-core activities.
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Establishment of pet food plant in Kuślin (PL).
Acquisition of pet food plant in Fort Dodge (US).
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Acquisition of Protein Inc. (US).
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The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” – 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 (NIV)
I find it fascinating that in bringing correction to the divisions among the church of Corinth, Paul goes directly to the self-sacrificial death of Jesus on the Cross and Jesus’ own injunction to “do this in remembrance of me”. He points us to the Cross as the central event in all of history and we find all our meaning and motivations in that weekend. This is the glorious gospel! Everything we think, say and do as followers of Jesus finds it’s purest motivation in the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus Christ! Everything. It is by his example and through the empowerment of his Holy Spirit that we can love and live like he does. We remember him because we want to emulate him.
So, we remember the Cross continually because:
- Jesus has paid the price in full for us to be completely reconciled to God our Creator. We are thankful recipients of his generous grace and mercy.
- It helps us stay grounded in the fact that we cannot save ourselves. We avoid fruitless religious activity like the plague! These will tire us out and bring grave dissatisfaction.
- It is impossible for us to live the life that God has ordained for us. Therefore, we are indebted to Holy Spirit for his enlightenment, empowerment and leading. He helps us flourish.
- We stay in touch with our need for God’s grace and mercy which he lavishes on us without conditions and limits.
- We get to remember what real love is.
The Ritual of it
My wife and I go through seasons when we take Communion daily. Our congregation takes Communion every Sunday. Doing it this frequently can cause me to sometimes feel like it is a dull and even ritualistic experience. This is understandable because we are circumstantial creatures subject to the vicissitudes of life. We can’t always be jazzed all the time about everything – even important things. And we do things not based on feelings but because they are the right things to do.
I find though that the occasions when taking Communion becomes uninteresting are mostly when I am distracted by the process of taking the elements. My focus is on the event itself and not on the remembering of Jesus! In other words, the actual signpost (the taking of Holy Communion) becomes smoke and mirrors that prevents me from focusing on the One to whom it is pointing. So, in fact, I am taking the Communion elements but I am not really engaging in remembering Jesus! Of course, when I am in church on Sunday I can look deeply spiritual taking the Communion even though my heart might be far from being captivated by the beauty of Jesus!
Remembering the Divine Exchange
One significant way that I have found to help me focus my wandering heart is to remember some aspect of the sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross and its ensuing benefit to those who believe. This we refer to as the Divine Exchange. Here are some for our own reflection:
- Jesus was punished so that we could have peace with God (Isaiah 53:5)
- Jesus was made sin with our sinfulness so that we could be made righteous with his righteousness. (2 Corinthians 5:21)
- Jesus was wounded that we might be healed – body and soul. (Isaiah 53:5d)
- Jesus died our death so that we may share his life. (Hebrews 2:9)
- Jesus was made a curse so that we might receive the blessing of the Holy Spirit.(Galatians 3:14)
- Jesus endured our poverty so that we might share his richness in every way. (2 Corinthians 8:9)
- Jesus was cut off by death so that we might be joined to God eternally. (Isaiah 53:8-9)
- Our old man was put to death in him; that the new man might come to life in us. (Romans 6:6)
Next time you take Communion I would encourage you to focus on one of these benefits of the Cross – and the price that was paid by Jesus – and I guarantee that your heart will be profoundly turned within you. Holy Communion will seem far from a ritual and will likely create within you a fresh impetus for worship and thanksgiving to our Great God and King. Amen!
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Clean a 1911 – Cleaning Is a Crucial Part of Gun Maintenance
This article will explain step-by-step the most basic of gunsmithing skills, cleaning. Of the hundreds of guns I look at each year, 65% of them just need a good cleaning. I charge around $40 to do this simple procedure, but it can easily be done at home.
Cleaning is also the most CRUCIAL of all firearms maintenance procedures, as a good cleaning does two things: allows the user to identify any future problems BEFORE they happen, and keeps the gun running free of hang-ups and debris, which cause premature wear. Think of it as an oil change for your pistol. This is by no means a comprehensive breakdown, but it’s enough to keep a good pistol running.
What Is Field Stripping?
I have boiled it down to a tool free stripping so as to be done in the field, thus the term field stripping. Some folks clean a 1911 differently, like my friend who simply removes the barrel on his Glock, and throws the damned thing in the dishwasher. Bob swears that Glock OK’d the practice, and he’d know, being a certified Glock armorer and all. This tear down method works on all 1911 style pistols.
Safety Procedures for Gun Cleaning
First, and always first is safety! Begin by dropping the magazine and clearing the chamber. Then, clear the magazine. NEVER should the two ever meet again during the cleaning process.
Depress Mag release button, and slide the magazine out of the mag well. Next, clear the chamber, rack back the slide, and lock it back using the slide catch. Confirm this is clear a MINIMUM of 3 times.
Check and clear the magazine. Also confirm 3 times, because most accidents occur when cleaning a gun especially when you clean a 1911.
Disassembling the 1911 Pistol
Now we are ready to disassemble our firearm. Note the slide catch and slide, there is a notch in the slide for the catch to push through and a button on the opposite side that pushes the slide catch through.
Line the notch up with the button, depress the button, and pull the slide catch out of the gun. For simplicity, I marked the notch with a red arrow, slide catch with a yellow arrow, and the button with an orange arrow in the next two pictures.
So, we lined up our notch, pushed our button and removed the slide catch. This may take some wiggling and finagling, but it is easily done after a few times of doing it.
Now, flipping the safety to the “OFF” position, we should be able to work our slide back and forth a time or two and the slide assembly will simply slide forward and off the gun, leaving us with two separate assemblies, slide and receiver, or frame. Set the receiver aside for now, and let’s concentrate on the slide at this time.
Removing the Recoil Spring and Guide Rod
First and trickiest thing to come out is the recoil spring and guide rod. Exercise caution when removing these, as the spring can fly out.
This is the most powerful spring in the whole pistol – BE CAREFUL.
I often grab the slide as shown above with one hand and fish the spring and guide rod out as an assembly with the other to prevent this from happening.
Removing Barrel Bushing and Barrel of 1911 Pistol
Next thing scheduled for removal…. Barrel bushing. Some guns do not have a barrel bushing, if yours doesn’t, skip this step. Rotate the bushing 1/8 to ½ turn either clockwise or counter clockwise. This will vary from gun to gun.
The bushing is locked into place by the guide rod, and will NOT come out without the rod being removed. The barrel can’t come out of the slide without the bushing being removed, it keeps the barrel centered and tight in the slide. In the next picture, the barrel bushing is marked with a red arrow.
Next, the barrel should lift out and slide free of the slide toward the breech. I stick my finger through the ejection port on the slide. Then, give a gentle push up and slide the barrel back a little bit. Once unseated, the barrel just slides up and out from the breech of the slide.
With the completion of this step, field stripping is complete. We should have a series of components like in the picture below, ready for cleaning.
From left to right we have as follows: Magazine, Barrel, Slide catch, Slide, Barrel Bushing, Guide rod and Recoil spring, and receiver. We are now ready to clean our gun.
Clean a 1911 – Gun Cleaning Products and Tools
First, let’s discuss cleaning products and tools. There are literally TONS of cleaning products out there, but a lot of them are gimmicks designed to part you and your money. It’s really all about personal preference. Pictured below are a few of the cleaning solvents out there and some cleaning tools also.
From left to right, Hoppe’s #9 solvent, Wipe-out Patch-out maximum strength solvent, Sweet’s 7.62 Solvent, Browning Aerosol gun oil, 2 cleaning rods, an action brush, 2 barrel brushes, a screw on barrel brush, a wool mop, a patch jag, cleaning patches, and a bulk bag of cleaning patches.
This is a LOT of crap to keep up with for the leisure shooter. I do a lot of shooting and repairing of guns, so it is necessary for me to have all this stuff. However, it is much simpler for the leisure shooter or casual gunner to have a simple kit, put out by several manufacturers. Just make sure you get the kit for the caliber gun you own!
Just a word on some of these products, I only pictured ones I know to work. I am NOT recommending anyone go out and buy all this or any of this stuff, just my personal preference. The Hoppe’s #9 solvent works fine for day to day cleaning.
Wipe-out Patch-out is a good medium duty solvent. It claims to remove copper fouling, but I know better than that. It also claims there is no need for a bore brush, BS! It is a good, medium duty solvent, but it is neither of these claims.
The Sweet’s 7.62 Solvent is a good heavy duty solvent. It DOES remove copper fouling, as is evidenced by the green colored metal that comes out with the dirty patches when cleaning. It still requires brushing, but is a heavier solvent then the other two. If you use a heavy solvent, you then need to use a lighter solvent to remove the residue from the heavier solvent. (Basically, you Clean a 1911 a few times to get it cleaner and residue free.)
Now, onto the actual cleaning. Scrub the barrel first, as this is where combustion takes place, and the copper jacketed bullet slides down the barrel. Almost all the abuse the gun takes occurs here. First, we take our solvent and a bore brush, soak the brush in solvent and commence scrubbing the barrel thoroughly.
Clean guns are happy, reliable, more accurate guns. While cleaning, look for any dings at the crown of the muzzle, wear spots, or anything else that looks out of place or “beaten up”.
After bore brushing, we can start running patches down our bore and clean the outside of the barrel too.
We get our patch jag and some patches and start swabbing. Do this until the patch comes out clean on the other end. If your patches don’t fit your bore, it is perfectly fine to cut them down to fit.
Once our barrel is cleaned, we shoot a light coat of oil on it and apply a light coat of oil to our bore mop. This mop is then run down the bore to apply oil and prevent rusting.
Cleaning the Slide, Recoil Spring, and Guide Rod of the 1911 Pistol
Next, move on to the slide itself. We take our action brush, or an old toothbrush and clean the slide thoroughly, looking for any defects in the slide as we do. Note: inspect the slide rails thoroughly.
After the slide and barrel are cleaned, they may be reassembled. Then we move on to the barrel bushing. A quick scrub with bore solvent makes quick work of this task and after oiling, it too can be re-installed.
Moving along to the recoil spring and guide rod. A patch soaked in solvent and threaded through the spring generally does the trick, same as a quick wipe down of the guide rod. After oiling, they can be re-installed. I sometimes use a rubber band to hold this assembly together whilst cleaning other parts of the gun. This completes the slide assembly half of the cleaning process.
Now we move on to the action part of our cleaning job. We will not be disassembling the action for this job, as it is the field expedient version of it. You’ll need solvent, an action brush, or toothbrush, and your receiver.
Basically, just scrub the crap outta the receiver with your brush and plenty of solvent. Inspect all parts as you go, paying special attention to the action and the frame rails.
You may, if you wish remove the grips to keep the solvent off of them, however, since we are trying to do this without tools, you can forgo this part.
Finish Reassembling the 1911 Pistol
After cleaning and oiling, reassembly can begin. Don’t forget to give the slide catch a wipe down with a patch and some solvent.
Next slide the slide onto the receiver rails, breech first. You’ll have to push the trigger release and other parts downward to make it slide all the way back. Line up the notch on the slide with the slide catch pinhole.
Some pistols, particularly the M1911 family, have a lug that aligns the barrel inside the receiver and locks it in place with the slide catch pin. This can take some wriggling and “fiddling” with the gun, but align all holes and insert the slide catch pin.
After inserting the pin, make sure to mash it down hard and make sure it’s all the way home. You should at this time, have a re-assembled pistol.
Cleaning the 1911 Pistol Magazine
Now on to a commonly overlooked and difficult part of the gun to clean…… the mag. All you need is an action brush, solvent, and some patches. I often depress the follower and capture it through a hole in the mag with a pen or a stick to facilitate cleaning on the inside.
If you think about it, the mag is where a LOT of contamination happens. They get dropped in the dirt, stepped on, rattled around under truck seats, etc. and then crammed into the mag well and expected to perform. SCRUB THE HELL OUT OF YOUR MAGAZINES – inside and out!
Reloading and Securing
After cleaning the magazine, it is ready to be reloaded. An empty magazine or gun in a firefight is a STICK! Unless there are children in the house, I recommend leaving the firearms loaded and locked up. You never know when you will need them.
Mine all live securely in a gun safe. Actually, a few gun safes and one has a quick action biometric lock for emergencies. The gun is now ready to shoot again or for storage. This is how we expediently fieldstrip and clean our 1911 pistols. Keep them barrels warm.
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Sometimes I am amazed that we do have what it takes to be talented artist. But we also need to have that perseverance, hard work and dedication to make it successful. It’s never easy especially when you have to juggle with education, a high school graduate from Jerudong International School.
A very humble person, it’s no surprise that Aziz Harun has made it a name for himself in Brunei and yes, he is only 18 (now you can drive, bro). I wished I am still around that age because it’s always great to feel youthful.
Aziz Harun’s latest single, “Jangan”, has been released successfully on iTunes and also the launched of the official music video produced by Bahzi Damit @beedee.creative. So far the music video has garnered around 40,000 views in just two days into the release and now has hit over 120,000 views. Amazing!! Aziz Harun’s first single, “Senyum”, did break the milestone in terms of views on youtube (over 2 million views). Let’s see if he’s able to break his record.
The sneak preview of “Jangan” took place at Bang & Olufsen signature store at Sejalin Living last Wednesday, attended by Aziz Harun’s family and friends and of course, the social influencers. Sorry that I wasn’t able to attend your mini gig then.
Aziz Harun is currently in Malaysia for a mini tour to promote his latest single “Jangan” as he has been making appearances at malls within cities and also at university along with Warner Music artists. So far, the responses have been encouraging and overwhelming as the fans were singing along the chorus when Aziz performed. As he mentioned, he will be taking a gap year to gain experience outside Brunei and performing more live gigs in Malaysia. At the same time, he wants to learn to compose and write song as well as writing for others. He is very grateful that his latest single hit the top chart in Brunei’s iTunes and it will motivate him to constantly work hard and make new music.
Aziz Harun is now being managed by his sister Molly Harun while his previous manager, Bahzi Damit, has focused more on producing videos. The latest music video “Jangan” was produced by Bahzi’s company @beedee.creative. All the scenes were shot in Brunei. The pre-production took 3 weeks while the shooting lasted 3 days with one week of editing. According to Bahzi, this is the second music video that was shot in Brunei after his previous single, “Mama”. For Bahzi, the music video was more of a social experiment kind of video and he hinted that there was a story for which you will need to watch to understand.
Once again, good luck to Aziz Harun on his latest venture and hopefully you will gain more exposure and success.
Aziz Harun with the crew of Scoop
Aziz taking a selfie with his fans in one of the shopping malls at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently
Aziz Harun performing at a gig at Kuala Lumpur lately
The responses have been overwhelming
Aziz constantly smiling for every shot taken by his fans
A strong presence in the Malaysian charts, jumping to No.26 from a debut number 46. Let’s hope it keeps rising to the Top 10.
No surprise it topped the Brunei chart on iTunes
Behind the scene of producing the music video of Jangan
Last night T.C.Y. Motors exclusively hosted invited customers and prospects to celebrate Audi’s success year in the Formula E series. It’s good to know that Audi drive Lucas di Grassi (Brazilian) was crowned the new champion of the worldwide Formula E electric racing series back in July.
Audi is the first German automobile manufacturer to race in Formula E. Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler started the fourth Formula E season in Hong Kong in December last year and captured the second place in the team’s standings this season.
For the Audi dealer/importer, T.C.Y. Motors, it was also a great opportunity to launch a few models – the new Audi A5 quattro and the sexy Audi S5 at its showroom/headquarters in Kiarong last night.
John Tan, the Marketing Manager of T.C.Y. Motors (Audi), was very engaging and descriptive in teasing the audience in unveiling the new Audi A5 and the new Audi S5.
For Brunei, the refreshed Audi A5 (available in 2 and 4 door versions) is the most “car tech” packed vehicle on offer featuring the Audi Virtual Cockpit, the navigation with voice command, Smartphone interface including Apple’s CarPlay and an impressive Bang & Olufsen sound system.
The new A5 also features a new petrol engine (252hp/370Nm) with exhaust turbocharger. Both 2-door coupe and 4-door Sportback models come with quattro permanent all wheel drive as standard for Brunei.
Check out the Audi A5 Sportsback
John Tan gave away an Audi fidget spinner to a young fan
An Audi A4 driver won herself an Audi phone charger
Quite a crowd at Audi Showroom at Kiarong last night
The Audi S5 has much sexier appeal – quick, nimble and stylish. The Audi S5 combines quattro all-wheel drive with precise steering, adept brakes and sharp handling. It is powered by a 354-hp turbocharged 3.0 litre V-6 engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The S5 has a more sporty design and design than the Audi A5. The wheels are more exclusive for the 5S edition.
It also comes with the Audi Virtual Cockpit and similarities with the Audi A5 – be it the Smartphone interface and the Bang & Olufsen sound system.
In a nutshell, the Audi S5 is a levelled up performance equivalent of the Audi A5.
Guess what? The 3 units of the Audi S5 were quickly bought even before the unveiling. Now that’s an encouraging news for Audi and its dealer.
So much to love about the Audi S5 and if you want to view the Audi A5 and the Audi S5, do drop by the Audi showroom at Kiarong. The sales person will be there to assist to your inquiry and hopefully you will be able to test drive both cars.
Check out the Audi S5
The Audi Virtual Cockpit
The Smartphone interface and the Bang & Olufsen sound system
Many have been eyeing the Audi S5 and three have been sold so far as we speak
Great food by @e.a.t_bn last night. Impressive!!
Apart from the A5 and the S5, the big hit Audi Q2 still looks damn sexy and affordable too
Congratulations to 123 students on achieving medals on your Kumon journey
Caley Lim, Chief Instructor of Kumon Diligent, thanked the parents for their belief and support. She’s also expecting her first child in December. Congratulations to you and Chris 😀
Kumon Diligent welcomed over 300 parents and students at its Advanced Student Award Ceremony held on Sunday September 24, 2017 at the Indera Kayangan Ballroom, Empire Hotel & Country Club. The event was officiated by Mr. Allan Menagh, General Manager of Kumon Asia & Oceania who flew into town to celebrate the effort and success of Kumon Diligent’s students. The award ceremony acknowledges students currently working on material that are above their current school grade level.
“Our mission in Kumon is to discover each child’s innate and infinite potential and then help him or her pursue it”, shared Chief Instructor Caley Lim. “Students who can advance to a high level of Mathematics or English proficiency extend their thinking abilities; they gain creative thinking skills to develop the ability to tackle and solve problems in the future, without explicitly being taught.”
In two years, Kumon Diligent has seen over 300 students through its doors. Kumon Diligent accepts students of all ages and abilities; with the support of its parent community, it has seen the Kumon Method transform children into more confident, motivated and independent learners. Caley was also grateful with the full time and part-time assistants that have been instrumental in the growth of the students.
Kumon is the world’s leading after-school enrichment programme for students from preschool through university. Kumon enables students to actively develop their self-learning skills rather than passively receive instructions from Instructors. Kumon students study independently at a level that is appropriate to their ability. By progressing in small steps, they gain the confidence and knowledge to solve challenging problems. This individualised self-learning method has effectively improved the study skills of millions of students worldwide, maximised their potential and nurtured them to be the best they can be. As of June 2017, over 4,310,000 students have been enrolled under the Kumon Method in 50 countries around the world.
Kumon Diligent is open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and is located at Unit 31, Ground Floor, BT Complex, Kg Jaya Setia, Bandar Seri Begawan BB2713, Brunei Darussalam. Kumon Diligent can be contacted on 719 3231, by email at firstname.lastname@example.org or through its social media pages on Facebook and Instagram @kumondiligent
Rhyanna receiving her medal award during her birthday last Sunday
Matthias, Rhyanna’s cousin bagged two medal awards for both Math and English
Mr. Allan Menagh, General Manager of Kumon Asia & Oceania gave away the medals to all the recipients
Parents were proud to see their children reaching milestones
The adorable twins
The VIPs of the day – the students
A proud mother accompany her daughter
A student who commutes from Seria to attend Kumon Diligent
Harris Aditya queuing up for the medal honour
This is such an adorable sight
Intrigued by our events this past weekend? Join us this Saturday evening if you want to find out how we work with our Students and Parents to try and get the best out of them! Contact 719 3231 to let us know you’re coming.
9 more days to go. Golden Jubilee Celebration of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam’s Accession to the Throne. Click image to enter the official website.
His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah ibni His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office in his capacity as Patron of the Golden Jubilee Celebration Advisory Committee; and His Royal Highness Prince Haji Sufri Bolkiah, member of the Golden Jubilee Celebration Advisory Committee during the full dress rehearsal last Sunday. Image courtesy of Infofoto.
Congratulations to Aziz Haru on his latest single and music video, “Jangan” and it’s currently No.1 in Brunei’s iTunes chart. More on Aziz soon.
Applications for the 2018 Australia-ASEAN Emerging Leaders Program are now open! A2ELP is a three month leadership program for social entrepreneurs from ASEAN and Australia. The program includes a ten-day intensive program in Melbourne and Sydney with workshops, networking events, field visits and cultural activities. Applications close 13 October 2017. Click image to read more.
Awesome deals from SugarBun. I managed to get a free meal by using my Baiduri Platinum Debit Card on Paywave. Terms and conditions apply.
The children were the VIPs during the medal award ceremony held by @kumondilligent
Congratulations Rhyanna on receiving a medal from Kumon and hope you enjoyed your birthday celebration 😀
The newly open T•K Restaurant and I love the food too. Serving seafood as well. Located at the same building as Thien-Thien Gadong.
The app for The Mall Cineplex is quite convenient now. I believe this is the first of its kind for Brunei to use barcode to enter the cinema. Kudos, Mall Cineplex on this feature.
Rafhanah Salleh’s thought of Kingsman: The Golden Circle. I believe even my peers felt the same way and so did I. Apparently one person loved it so much he watched it three times. My final verdict: 6.5/10
So the censorship board has enforced this ruling and cinema operators have been playing their best to not allow kids or children below 17 years to watch movies for matured audiences. This can be a bit tricky but it will be a culture that families will be accustomed to. I do agree with the ruling and it’s just a bit more of awareness and publicity for parents to be aware of the ruling of catching movies with children in the cinemas.
Epipeople Consultants had their first sneak at It’s A Grind at Citis Square. The responses have been great so far and more workshops to come in the near future.
Game On’s PS4 FIFA 17 Tournament will take place at The Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium from the 29th September to 1st October 2017. This tournament alone will be the BIGGEST prize pool in our eSports history, at over BND1,000 – all thanks to @battlepromms Will the current champion (Hanif Hamzah) successfully defend his title or will we be seeing a new champion for FIFA 17? We’ll find out together on 1st October 2017 during The Festival Hari Belia 2017. Image taken from ETA Games @ Cineplex.
Something I can’t wait – FIFA18 will be out this weekend while W2K18 will be sometime in October. Check out ETA Games for updates.
Nuriskandar was a bit sakai when he saw the new facelift of KFC at Giant, Rimba.
I saw this yesterday in the papers and I thought it was quite unnecessary since he was not involved in any business transaction as his role was purely a photographer. I know of some people who even have higher positions or even dealing with clients from that company and had left but never been published in this manner. What gives? I do support the paper but this one thing that I don’t support.
My favourite dish at Sate House – Chicken satay. Very tender and juicy 😀
For your information at Bang & Olufsen (Brunei).
Something I learnt as a speaker and an evaluator on stage. If I take things seriously, I can see my growth. Thankful for the people around me who have helped and supported me all these years.
Taken during our recording greetings for the #HMjubliemas few weeks ago. Catch us on RTB on our greetings to His Majesty the Sultan.
The Suzuki Ignis with the Hikarii bodykit with the sales team of Boustead Sdn Bhd (Suzuki) at The Mall today
Check out the Suzuki Hikarii Roadshow at The Mall. Happening today and tomorrow, Sunday 24th September. So far it has been a good hit among the crowd. Their roadshow has been overwhelming since morning.
The Suzuki models that are being showcased are the Suzuki Swift GLX/GL and Suzuki Ignis. Now they are fitted with a bodykit called “Hikarii”. Both the models were launched a few months ago and now for interested customers, you can enjoy the additional bodykit on these models and yes, they are JPD approved.
There will be games and mascot appearances hosted by McDonald’s at the Mall Atrium to support the Suzuki Hikarii Roadshow. And who knows you might be the lucky ones when you get a FREE McCafe voucher for every prospect who checks out the Suzuki models.
On Sunday, there will be a colouring contest, also hosted by McDonald’s.
So do drop by The Mall to check out the Suzuki Hikarii Roadshow and tomorrow is the final day.
A nice finish for the Suzuki Ignis
The Suzuki GLX with Hikarii bodykit
McDonald’s running activities for the children
The appointed agent for the Suzuki Hikarii bodykit
Sales team with the McDonald’s mascot
Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Anak Hajah Nurul Amal Munjiatul Athirah, Junior Producer at Origin Film, Wardi bin Haji Mohammad Ali, the Deputy Permanent Secretary (Tourism) at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT)and the Secretary of the Brunei Tourism Board, Siti Kamaluddin, co-founder of Origin Films and Din Kamaluddin, co-founder and producer of Origin Films during the press conference of Brunei Film Blitz at Progresif Headquarter
Wanna win cash prize for showcasing your talent? There are two categories – The Open Category for BND 5,000 and the 48 Hour Film Blitz for BND 10,000. The respective winners will also walked away with a camera.
This was announced by Wardi bin Haji Mohammad Ali, the Deputy Permanent Secretary (Tourism) at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT)and the Secretary of the Brunei Tourism Board and Siti Kamaluddin, the founder of Origin Artistic Management at Progresif Headquarters last weekend.
The event known as Brunei Film Blitz will be finale for the Brunei December Festival 2017 and it will be held on 29th to 31st December 2017. The three day event includes a screening of shortlisted films, master classes with industry professionals, a 48-hour Film Blitz and an awards night.
So let’s go in-depth with the categories: the open category is where film makers can submit their films of any genre (fiction, documentary or animation). It must be shot in Brunei Darussalam and the entry can be of length below 12 minutes duration inclusive of titles and credits. You can send in your older clips but short films made before 2016 will not be accepted. You can send in as many short films as possible. Of course, the more the merrier. The first prize will be BND 5,000 prize and a camera.
As for the 48-hour Film Blitz, it’s new of its kind film competition. The challenge comes when the participants were only given 48 hours to create a short movie. The other catch is that the participants will be given a “secret ingredient” that has to be included in their films. The grand winner of this category will win BND 10,000 and a camera.
The interesting thing is that both categories are open to all walks of life – meaning it’s open to Bruneians, Permanent Residents and everyone, and I mean, everyone, be it tourist. The condition is simple. Just make sure the videos/films are shot in Brunei Darussalam to be eligible. This also means all film makers in Brunei can partake in this contest. Don’t be shy 😀
On Friday 29th September, Origin will host a workshop with industry professionals. For your info, the juries for the competition will be international film makers and sponsors.
Wardi was very excited that this event will help to spur the creativity among the locals and at the same time, showcasing what Brunei Darussalam has to offer. He also hopes tourists will join in the contest. Siti Kamaluddin wants the entries to be creative and open, unearthing their talents in film making in Brunei context. So you can even talk about things like ambuyat, durian, kampung ayer, simply anything.
Registration is already open and you can download the form here and then submit to Origin Artistic Management, Unit 7 BT Complex, Jalan Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa BE2513, Brunei Darussalam.
You can also follow @bruneifilmblitz on instagram for updates.
Team Mardi and Amy working around the clock during the rehearsal of Shrek the Musical at JIS Arts Centre Theatre
Relentless Entertainment Brunei will be holding their fifth (5th ) musical production, ‘Shrek’ The Musical this weekend.
The musical will take place for two (2) days – Saturday, 16th September (7.30pm Premier Show) and Sunday, 17th September (1.30pm Matinee show and 7.30pm evening show) at the Jerudong International School (JIS) Arts Centre Theatre.
Tickets are priced at $25 & $35 (Based on seating zones) and are available for purchase at Relentless Studios (B21, 2nd Floor, Gadong Central), R&C Café (UBD Library), The Coffeebean & Tea Leaf Times Square, Supa Save Mata Mata & Supa Save Seria outlets as well as YippyTune Music School (B19, 2nd Floor Gadong Central).
Tickets will also be available at the door during the performance but do contact please contact 8243222 / 7186225 if they still have seats.
Rano’s thoughts: I’ve seen quite a few musicals produced by Relentless Entertainment and my favourite has been Belle. The production value also have improved over the years and the JIS Arts Centre Theatre is always a great venue for a musical play.
I paid a visit during their rehearsal recently and the team has been really hard as always to make this a success. The team have been practising for at least three months and during the rehearsal, they looked solid.
The costumes looked awesome and even the props!! Do watch out for the giant dragon on stage.
Princess Fiona and Shrek
Team Lord Farquaad
Lord Farquaad and the gingerbread man
At the dragon’s liar
The fairy tale creature
Vincent Pao, General Manager of Concepts Computer and Alice Chan, Financial Controller of Concepts Computer with Darren Ng, Channel Manager for D-Link
It was a beneficial for the resellers of D-Link products, one of the largest producers of networking solutions in the region, as there was a training session organised by Concepts Computer, their local distributor.
The resellers were given training on the D-Link products by Darren Ng, Channel Manager for D-Link and this will allow the resellers more knowledge to assist potential customers in Brunei.
D-Link has multiple products such as wireless routers, repeaters, powerless, IP cameras and SMB solutions.
Zul Abdul Rahman, Marketing Executive of Concepts Computer, said, “With training provided by D-Link for Brunei partners for free, Concepts hope that their products will be better serve potential customers in Brunei. Hopefully, with the affordable networking solutions D-Link provide, and the free training provided to partners, D-Link can make a better impact in the Brunei market.”
Also present were Vincent Pao, General Manager of Concepts Computer and Alice Chan, Financial Controller of Concepts Computer.
For more information on D-Link products, please call 223 3351, 223 3552 or 223 3553 or visit their Facebook Page or instagram @conceptscomputer_bn
Resellers applying the materials given by Darren Ng
Darren Ng sharing knowledge of wifi routers
[Presentation Skills for Youth – September Intake]
[Limited to 20 Seats]
Academic excellence is futile if we are unable to articulate our ideas and opinions to the world.
To parents who wish to empower their children (14-20yrs old) with the ability to achieve success by communicating effectively, find out how by attending this free preview.
Book a seat by texting +673 8777818 or log on to www.articulation.co to find out more.
How can the youth benefit from this workshop? Straight As and degrees that used to guarantee scholarships and a job offer are now a minimum requirement. With increasing competition, year by year, how do you ensure that you shine the brightest among all the other stars?
To stand out among your peers, you must complement your academic excellence with your ability to communicate.
Get ahead by learning how to clearly think logically, present cohesively, construct arguments intelligently and express your unique opinions in educational settings and beyond. Excel in your class presentations, oratory contests or scholarship and entrance interviews. It’s never too early to start learning effective communication.
At Articulation, we believe youth have the unlimited potential to achieve boundless successes in the future. Let us equip you today with the knowledge and confidence to communicate your ideas to the world, tomorrow.
Stuart Lee with the young executives recently in September
About Stuart Lee.
Stuart Lee is a trainer and award-winning speaker. For the past 15 years, he has trained over hundreds of speakers to communicate effectively and also mentored many international speech champions. He has the ability to identify, nurture and fulfil the potential of individuals through a unique blend of unconventional methods and real life experience.
In 2013, Stuart became the lead trainer of Rhymin & Partners conducting over hundreds of training. He has trained more than a thousand participants from government ministries, multi-national companies, local corporations, companies and SMEs in Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia.
Before he was a trainer, Stuart started his career at 23 as a lecturer teaching public speaking for IELTS students. Since then, he has also been in various corporate communication positions for 10 years across the media, advertisement, ICT and construction industries in Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia.
Throughout his career, Stuart has been involved in numerous speaking engagements as a speaker, emcee, judge, coach, and moderator.
In 2014, Stuart was privileged to be the first ever TEDxspeaker in Brunei at the TEDxGadong. Moving in full circle, he recently became the trainer of the latest batch of TEDxGadong speakers. Among others, he also trained the Brunei Info-Communication Technology Awards (BICTA) participants, UBD debate team, RTB DJs and the TAIB Entrepreneurs Program.
Occasionally, he has also moderated regional and international events such as the ASEAN Summit, AMBD workshop, National Environment Conference and for local NGO’s such as SCOT’s, Beach Bunch and ASEAN Youth Conference. He has also judged speaking contests such as the UBD/BSP Green Debate, IET’s Present Around the World competition, iCentre’s IGNITE Entrepreneurship Challenge and TAIB Entrepreneurs Program Finals among others.
Shaun Hoon, the founder of Inspire magazine, will be sharing a compilation of the most powerful stories and lessons learned from the publications
Inspire will be launching the first of the 8 Masterclass Series starting Monday, 18th September, for the next 4 weeks. The organizer will be kicking off with the title on “The Art of Selling” by sharing about why the top sales professionals succeed, and interesting observations such as the similarities and differences between selling a pair of $100 shoes and a $1 million oversea property from personal experience.
The Masterclass Series will be conducted by Shaun Hoon, the founder of Inspire magazine, who will be sharing a compilation of the most powerful stories and lessons learned from the publications. According to Shaun, this is an initiative to help counter the wary mindset faced by business owners today, who are going through the current economic challenges. Shaun noted: “We can either sit there and whine about the situation, or come together to remove the scarcity mindset through education and collective thinking.”
What makes these Masterclasses unique is that unlike academic studies, they do not engage in discussing theories or hypotheticals. “Each Masterclass is guided by powerful stories of success and failures, for students to gain from the strategies that worked and learn through the lessons from prior mistakes, to level up their game.” According to Shaun.
“It is my objective to conduct these Masterclasses in a small, intimate setting to create the perfect conditions to help attendees to broaden and foster a growth mindset through two ways interactions, whilst being supported by likeminded people that will encourage and make each other accountable for succeeding.” He further added.
These Masterclasses are for the people whom the organizer describes as “the students of life”, those who want to find purpose and give meaning to their work, change the world for the better and those who are serious about lifting their games.
What attendees are expected to Learn from these Masterclasses include:
• How to be a masterful communicator.
• How successful people think and function.
• How to create business opportunities out of nothing.
• The life skills required to overcome any adversity.
• How to discover your value, and life purpose and how you can make a difference.
According to Shaun, what makes these Masterclasses valuable are not just the lessons from his own experiences, but some of the sharing of the most powerful stories and strategies used by the most successful people whom he interviewed in Brunei and around the world for Inspire magazine. Some of them includes: Robert Kiyosaki, Fan Bingbing, Marshall Goldsmith, Shila Amzah, Dato Timothy Ong and Wu Chun.
The organiser will be giving out 5 complimentary slots for each session to students and individuals who are financially strapped. You can download the full details about the Masterclasses at www.YesInspire.com/training. There are limited seats on each section and you can contact 717 4286 or email email@example.com for bookings or details.
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VISD Updates Graduation Plans
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Here are some of the detail that we know of:
Each school will have a designated day between May 26th – 30th;
- Arrival times will be staggered;
- Graduates will be allowed two guests each, at a maximum. No spectators will be allowed in the stands;
- Professional photographers will be on hand to capture the moment.
You can get more information about VISD Graduation by clicking here!
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The James Irvine Foundation has announced grants totaling $1 million in support of efforts to reunite and advocate on behalf of immigrant families being separated and imprisoned after seeking refuge in the United States.
The grantees include CASA Cornelia Legal Services, which was awarded $150,000 over two years to provide legal representation and support services for reunited families in San Diego, and Freedom for Immigrants (formerly CIVIC), which will receive $300,000 in support of its case management services for people released from immigration detention in California and the organization's revolving bond fund. The foundation also awarded $350,000 over two years to the Immigrant Defenders Law Center in support of efforts to expand legal representation and protections for immigrants in or released from federal custody in California, and $200,000 over eighteen months to the National Center for Youth Law to expand oversight, policy awareness, and legal protections of immigrant children in federal custody in the state.
"We are deeply grateful for the critical efforts of these and other organizations who are helping families during this crisis," senior program officer Virginia Mosqueda and Melina Sanchez wrote in a blog post. "Irvine remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting organizations that uphold California's values as a beacon of hope and opportunity for all.
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A toolkit enabling efficient, scalable and reproducible gene tagging in trypanosomatids.
Dean S., Sunter J., Wheeler RJ., Hodkinson I., Gluenz E., Gull K.
One of the first steps in understanding a protein's function is to determine its localization; however, the methods for localizing proteins in some systems have not kept pace with the developments in other fields, creating a bottleneck in the analysis of the large datasets that are generated in the post-genomic era. To address this, we developed tools for tagging proteins in trypanosomatids. We made a plasmid that, when coupled with long primer PCR, can be used to produce transgenes at their endogenous loci encoding proteins tagged at either terminus or within the protein coding sequence. This system can also be used to generate deletion mutants to investigate the function of different protein domains. We show that the length of homology required for successful integration precluded long primer PCR tagging in Leishmania mexicana. Hence, we developed plasmids and a fusion PCR approach to create gene tagging amplicons with sufficiently long homologous regions for targeted integration, suitable for use in trypanosomatids with less efficient homologous recombination than Trypanosoma brucei. Importantly, we have automated the primer design, developed universal PCR conditions and optimized the workflow to make this system reliable, efficient and scalable such that whole genome tagging is now an achievable goal.
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In brief: I update the Patrick Kane rape accusation situation; Melissa Gira Grant and I talk privilege and responsibility in writing/advocacy/activism; and Parker Molloy and I discuss how to apologize for missteps and identities that are in and of themselves considered insults in our culture.
Note: This show is available to stream and download for free so it can be accessible for everyone. If you’re able, consider becoming a supporter for as little as $1/month at PATREON or making a one-time donation through PAYPAL. Thank you!
My beloved Chicago Blackhawks held a rather unfortunate press conference; I excerpt Tim Baffoe’s piece and discuss rape culture in sports and the loss of an escapism as so many of us are increasingly conflicted cheering for people accused and convicted of violent crimes.
Melissa Gira Grant was “back” — through the magic of pre-recording! We discuss the case of Meghan Taylor, a trans woman of color, who was arrested and detained when hotel staff profiled her and what her case can teach us about ethics in reporting, privilege, and bringing inclusion to our activism spaces and “regular lives.” We ask some questions without easy answers like: How do we move to a place where we aren’t constantly intervening from a place of compromise?
Then, Parker & I chat about how to apologize for missteps, discuss the way White Feminism (TM) seems to “catch up” along with the rest of society on what’s acceptable to be exclusionary about, identities that are considered insults in our culture, and then we chatted about sports and rape culture — but my teach learning curve created an audio glitch I couldn’t fix. Hopefully I’ll get that together for the bonus feed because the conversation was great!
Quote of the Show: “What is considered news is filtered through people’s ability to see a story vs people’s insistence that they have to — Is this an LGBT story? Is this a trans story? This is somebody’s life. And the reality of somebody’s life is that all these things are happening at once in a system that is completely working against them.” — Melissa Gira Grant
Links to on-air references:
My piece for RH Reality Check: “Patrick Kane and the Culture of Disbelief About Rape”
If you want more (or prefer audio), my interview with Dave Zirin: “Edge of Sports Radio — Patrick Kane & #RapeCulture — (08/20/2015)”
From Parker at Upworthy:
“How Changeable Is Gender?” via The New York Times
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You can also get my guest appearances automatically through iTunes at Katie Speak Live Archives.
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Rachel Kearns - Graduate Student
I received my B.S. in biology from the University of Washington. During this time, I participated in biochemistry research aimed at determining the structure of the transition state in thioester hydrolysis under Dr. Lori Robins. I also worked with Dr. Felipe Guzman to develop fiber optic Fabry-Pérot optical resonators and study their application as displacement sensors in force-to-frequency transducers and accelerometers as a guest researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. In the Shepherd lab, I am now pursuing my Ph.D. in neuroscience studying the biochemical properties of Arc’s self-assembly into virus-like capsids containing Arc mRNA, and its role in synaptic plasticity and memory.
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Klean-Rite's Banks and Financial Institutions Commercial Cleaning Services
Klean-Rite Knows Banks and Financial Institutions
Klean-Rite will give your bank or financial institution a million-dollar cleaning without the million-dollar price tag. Our commercial bank cleaning technicians can quickly bring exceptional clean to your bank or loan center. Our cleaning technicians will keep your bank or financial institution spotless with each visit.
We realize your bank or financial institution has a range of unique cleaning needs, which demands a higher grade of service from your commercial cleaning company. We specially train our cleaning technicians in the cleaning and security needs of your bank or financial institution. You will get the full value from our cleaning technicians with our bank or financial institution janitorial cleaning program.
Klean-Rite and their cleaning technicians respect the safety and security of your workplace; this is why we put your security first with our bank cleaning services. Our cleaning technicians wear full uniforms and ID tags, making it easy to identify who is in your workplace. Our on-site supervisor will keep in touch with your management staff, so you are always aware of our cleaning technicians' whereabouts.
Our cleaning technicians will safely disinfect and neutralize odors by using a safe and eco-friendly disinfectant to wipe out all bacteria on contact and which used on almost any surface areas, including keyboards, ATMs, door handles and other high touch areas.
We rely on our top equipment and materials
Our commercial cleaning technicians only use top materials and equipment to clean your bank or financial institution, for example, microfiber color-coded cloths and HEPA filter vacuums. Our microfiber cloths and mops trap dust, dirt, and bacteria more effectively than the traditional cleaning materials. Our HEPA filter vacuums will catch the most harmful airborne particles by cleaning the air while vacuuming.
We include day-to-day cleaning for your flooring no matter what type of flooring you may have in your bank facility, Klean-Rite will deliver spotless floors to your bank or financial institution. We also offer deep cleaning services for carpeting, marble, tile, and other types of floors.
Klean-Rite will design an OSHA compliant cleaning specification explicitly designed for your bank or financial institution to keep your facility compliant with OSHA standards and regulations.
We practice what we preach, unlike the false promises from franchised cleaning companies that state they practice green cleaning techniques. Klean-Rite trains their cleaning technicians in the practice of green cleaning strategies; this will reduce harsh chemical use in your bank or financial institutions.
Our new hire cleaning technicians are required to pass a four-week training program. During this four-week training, two-weeks are classroom training and two-weeks supervised in-field training learning, specifically bank or financial institutions cleaning standards. Klean-Rite carries sufficient liability insurance for your protection.
Does your current cleaning company guarantee the quality of their service?
When you partner with Klean-Rite, you will have access to a staff dedicated to serving you, exceeding your expectations, and we provide our cleaning technicians with ongoing education.
Klean-Rite performs monthly inspections, and the cleaning technician(s) assigned to take care of your bank earns a quarterly bonus if they receive a score of three or higher with each review.
We believe our staff is the backbone of our company, and we offer them incentives to get the best cleaning services - and so do you!
Call us today to schedule your walkthrough so we can show you what Klean-Rite can for your bank or financial institution.
Klean-Rite's "Dirt Free" Eagle Guarantee
When we send our commercial cleaning technicians to your location, not only do they represent our business, they also represent our companies reputation, values, and our future.
As the owner of Klean-Rite, I take personal responsibility for all cleaning services and ensure that every client is satisfied with the cleaning results.
We provide our banks and financial institutions janitorial commercial cleaning services in a superior and timely manner using the most innovative products and technology, resulting in the most cost-effective banks and financial institutions janitorial commercial cleaning services for our clients.
If you are not 100% satisfied with any cleaning service performed in your facility, contact us, we'll pop in and make it right.
Our clients keep coming back because we guarantee consistent quality and transparent communication.
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https://www.klean-ritekc.com/banks-financial-institutions-commercial-cleaning-services.html
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Beer Velvet Cake. No food dye, all win.
Let’s talk about red velvet for a second. It’s a cultural phenomenon with inspired spin offs that include vodka, candles, coffee, and a myriad of other head tilt inducing concoctions that lead me to wonder why exactly this dessert deserving of all this hype.
Sure, I’ve had my share. I’ve made countless recipes passed on by friends as “The Best” variation. I’ve talked to devotees that swear it’s the best cake they’ve ever had, requesting it for every birthday. I’ve had cupcakes, doughnuts, and even pie, but I’m always left wondering.
When the recipe leads me to the step that calls for two (yes TWO) bottles of red food coloring, I pause. It’s not so much the potentially toxic nature of the inclusion of such an ingredient, (for a rundown of why red food coloring is bad read this). As a recipe developer, I wonder if there is a reason for the addition of this ingredient that I’m possibly overlooking. Why is it called for in such a massive quantity?
Was there a reason I’m not aware of? Rumor has it that it just goes back to good ‘ole fashion American capitalism. I’ve been told this is food folklore, I’ve been told it’s true, but even Food & Wine Magazine reports that the inclusion of two bottles of red food dye has been linked to a man in Texas trying to sell more red food dye.
Fact or fiction one thing is undeniable: the red food coloring does not add anything to the taste or texture of the cake and could potentially distract from it. But what will add to the flavor and texture of your cake? Beer. Beer is a natural leavening agent that adds a fantastic, slightly lighter texture all while gifting your cake with the beautiful flavors of roasted grains.
For this cake, I used the recipe that most variations lead back to: The Waldorf Astoria Red Cake, with the traditional white roux frosting. The only substitution I made was beer for red food dye, which, I have to say, gave me the best velvet cake I’ve made.
Beer always wins.
- 1/4 cup chocolate stout beer
- 2 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp distilled white vinegar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small bowl whisk together the beer, cocoa powder and vanilla until well combined.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer add the shortening and sugar, beat until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between additions.
- Add the beer mixture and the salt, beating until well combined.
- Alternating between flour and buttermilk, add both a bit at a time while the mixer is at low speed. Don’t over beat.
- In a small bowl stir together the baking soda and vinegar. Gently fold into the batter.
- Grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, between 25 and 30 minutes.
- Allow to cool completely.
- In a pot over medium high heat, warm the milk.
- Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring until very thick, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover and allow to rest until cooled, about 1 hour.
- Add the softened butter to a stand mixer, beat on high until light and fluffy. Add the sugar and vanilla beating until well combined. Add in the white roux, beat until fluffy and resembles whipped cream, about 15 minutes.
- Frost the cake adding generous amounts of frosting between layers.
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http://thebeeroness.com/2015/02/16/beer-velvet-cake/
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Lessons on how to make fragrance from gin? G&T lover Katie Thomas worries slightly about smelling like an alcoholic, but goes along anyway..
I have a wonderful relationship with gin. Always have. We go to garden parties together and curl up cosily together in front of the fire. It really is true love. So the chance to take our relationship to the next level was a no brainer. Granted, combining the botanicals from my beloved spirit and conjuring them into a fragrance might make me smell like an alcoholic but, if it means gin and I may never be apart, I'm sold.
I head to the Hoxton Hotel terrace, where Bombay Sapphire has set up camp for the summer with another company called the Gin Garden, which sounds like my kind of outside space. There's gin on tap, east London hipsters learning how to make the ultimate G&T (the secret is in the ice, apparently) and a host dressed in blue, with crazy wild hair and a bow tie. And it's raining.
But I'm handed a goblet of gin and tonic the size of a small child, and the soggy evening immediately brightens (in spirit at least).
To the perfume workshop. It's led by Sarah McCartney of bespoke perfume company 4160 Tuesdays. She is dressed head to toe in floral prints, right down to her Converse. With Sarah as our trusty guide, we travel the world via the medium of scent. And not just any scent, but scent of the botanicals that make up gin. Sadly, we can't drink them. Perfume-making isn't as easy as gin-drinking. We have to analyse each botanical and work out which ones we want to use in our own gin-based fragrance.
I already knew that juniper berries were one of the main ingredients in gin, but coriander and liquorice root were new ones to me. As a lifelong loather of coriander, I was deeply dismayed to find out that my beloved gin contains its seeds. The traitor. I banish it from my perfume mix. The mere thought of coriander can cause me to vomit, let alone spraying it on my neck every morning. And I thought I knew everything about my love.
We hand our final potions to Sarah, which she then mixes into her base of bergamot and vanilla. Add a bit of magic and a dash of science (cedramber and Iso E Super, anyone?) and - ta-dah! - my gin perfume is created. In scent speak, it has the notes of cubeb berries from Java, floral notes from Ghana, Italian orris root and angelica from Saxony. It's a strong musk aroma with a touch of tonic and lime, and makes me feel all fuzzy inside. It's practically good enough to drink.
We clink glasses and toast our new concoctions. There was the fear that I would end up smelling like an alcoholic, but I can happily say that spritzing my gin fragrance in the morning sets me up for the day like no beverage can. I think gin and I are really quite serious.
:: To find out more about the Gin Garden at the Hoxton Hotel (and other venues) click HERE.
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https://www.tatler.com/article/tatler-tries-perfume-making-with-gin
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One of my chances to write the travel blog from my July trip back to Lebanon…
Traveling with The Outreach Foundation on these ministry experiences as I have for the last seven years, I have learned many things. One of them is that you are part of a team, and even though we begin as strangers, very quickly we bond into a family knowing we have a common Father. Tonight we had the privilege of coming into deeper community with each other as we reflected on the day. Pam Hillis of First Presbyterian Tulsa led our devotion around Romans 12:9-16. In my travel NRSV Bible, the heading says, “Marks of the True Christian.” To paraphrase, we share our gifts, we lift each other in faith, we love and we serve. Those marks should reflect our lives in Christ, marked for us on his head, hands, feet and in his side. This is our model, and today we experienced those same marks on those we came to be with.
The focus of our day was Our Lady Dispensary (OLD) in Beirut, a ministry founded in the days of the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990). In a small second-floor office in a poor area of Beirut, fifty years worth of war refugees have found their way to Christ’s hands and feet in action. For the past seventeen years it has been lovingly and excellently run by Grace Boustani, a Lebanese social worker and sister in Christ. With limited resources, limited even more by donor fatigue due to the length of the conflicts in Iraq and Syria, she serves some 500 families looking for help with food, medicine, rent and trauma healing.
Our team of nine women gathered in a circle with Grace and Rola, who has been trained to lead trauma healing workshops with a Bible Society curriculum revised for the Middle East context. We heard of children in a pilot week-long camp who arrived on a Monday with no smiles, no words and no hope, and left on Friday as engaged young people, speaking, playing and using their own hands to draw pictures to share their stories.
We met two young women, one Iraqi, one Syrian, each the mother of three, each having experienced the flight-in-the-night story that is so common among refugee families. It is cruel and heartbreaking, and yet here at Our Lady Dispensary these two young women opened up to share with us. And in their stories is where I find Pam’s scripture so perfectly reflected today. Even in the brokenness of lives torn apart by loss and war, these two were in our midst sharing their gifts, lifting us in faith by their acts of love and service.
Sweet R. from Iraq was pregnant with her third child when forced to flee in the night with but a half-hour’s warning as ISIS moved in. Four days later in the temporary sanctuary of her church, she gave birth to her son, now two years old. Coming to Lebanon, her family found OLD and received some help. Not just willing to receive, she has since become Grace’s chief volunteer for the Iraqi refugees served by OLD, serving as a liaison for the families and OLD. She does whatever she can around the office to help, including making coffee and cleaning. How is it possible for this sweet young traumatized mom and wife to be able to serve out of her situation? A woman just waiting for hope whose prayer is “God, just open a door for us”? The answer we experienced is that she is marked: she uses her gifts, her faith lifts those around her, she loves and she serves.
Our new friend Y. is from Syria with another story of loss. So much loss for such young women! High rents. Menial labor for a husband if he can find it. How do you cope? And yet, when she made her way to the OLD neighborhood and Grace’s outstretched hands she found something different than she had ever known. In her words, “The day I started to know God, I started to hope and everything changed.” Y. met Jesus and came to know him through reading God’s word, going to church, and is now a Christian. Her husband has also accepted Christ. One day when she returns to angry parents in Syria who do not want to accept this she will repeat what she has already told them: “Open the Bible and you will see the truth.” She is marked, and having shared those marks with her husband, will one day share them with the rest of her family.
As we reflected on the lives of these two young women tonight, Pam’s devotion brought us all back to the same place: we are the Body of Christ, and that body is marked. May those marks be seen in us all and shine God’s glory as brightly as the marks on Grace, R. and Y.
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ACE is constantly looking to improve the learning environment for their students – and as a result of this, they’re delighted to announce that the ACE Sydney City campus will be moving to an outstanding new campus location in the heart of Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD).
The new campus will be at Wynyard Green, York St – Navitas’ world class education center that is also home to ACL Sydney English Center, Macquarie City Campus (MQC) and the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP).
The new campus is, in fact, just a few hundred meters further along York St from ACE’s current location – and only a few minutes’ walk from the Opera House, the Rocks and Circular Quay. Located right above Wynyard station, the heritage buildings considered revolutionary at the time of their construction have been modernized to a very high standard and now offer a light and modern learning
The superb new facility offers:
- Spacious new classrooms
- Wireless access throughout all student areas
- 2 state-of-the-art presentation rooms
- Touch down computers
- Student common room with fridge and microwaves
- Large library with shared facilities including computers, printing & copying facilities, quiet reading and study areas
- Unbeatable access to public transportation (Wynyard station below ground, bus stops opposite and Circular Quay ferries just a 5-7 minute walk!)
- A location right in the heart of the CBD just minutes from Sydney’s cool bars, restaurants & cafes, top brand shopping and world-famous attractions
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https://www.gotoaustralia.com.au/ace-sydney/
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Mamali Moringa is a growing startup at the intersection of packaged consumer goods (CPG) and social goods. We are create an international market for Moringa oleifera to improve women’s livelihoods and health developing world. We sell healthy moringa products from sustainable agriculture led by women
cooperatives. Our products are sold in hundreds of grocery stores. Mamali’s mission is to create a world where everyone has access only to nutritious sources of food for the anemic diabetic lamalnutrition hypertention arterielle will exists in history books. We have been featured on impacthub, icco cooporation and the TNE impact award for our unique products and irresistible social mission.
|Stage||Startup stage EST February 2017|
|Sectors||Agribusiness, E-commerce, Environmental services, Food production, Healthcare, Healthcare providers and services, Sexual and reproductive health and rights|
|Markets||Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal|
|Revenue||Upgrade to view details|
|Contact||Login to view details|
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https://vc4a.com/ventures/mamali-moringa/
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|Code Listing by Scand Ltd.|
Vue Injector is an open-source dependency injection library for Vue.js created by a team of front-end developers at SCAND. It includes a number of instances that can be used for the implementation of the dependency injection pattern. Also, it includes the following:
Dependency injection for components
Construction of the injected services
Accessibility of Vue application from service
Flowrigami is a free and open-source workflow editor, designed to visualize diverse workflows and configure them using graphic components. It works in two modes: View Mode and Edit Mode. A workflow consists of several nodes and connectors....
All files and free downloads are copyright of their respective owners. We do not provide any hacked, cracked, illegal, pirated version of scripts, codes, components downloads. All files are downloaded from the publishers website, our file servers or download mirrors. Always Virus check files downloaded from the web specially zip, rar, exe, trial, full versions etc. Download links from rapidshare, depositfiles, megaupload etc not published.
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Will you agree with me when I say:
No one likes to be spammed with promotional messages!
Texts go like this:
Today, you received a text from an unknown number, informing that “President Trump’s new Education Money program is applicable.”
A week before, it was “We desire to get you into reliable auto.”. Sometimes it’s “You won a 3D2N staycation” somewhere.
Related: Best Android Ad Blockers
It’s like an endless cycle of receiving this type of massages and ignoring them. All because we all know that these messages, aren’t legit.
What’s worse is…
These ignored messages lead to calls! Because these texts and calls can be automatically sent or pre-recorded, these texts and phone calls can also persist for months.
But, don’t worry!
While most of the top five phone service providers can provide resources to manage unwanted calls and texts, we can give you several options here in the form of apps. All non-emergency robocalls require your permission to be made to your wireless phone, and telemarketing calls may be prevented by joining the Do Not Call Registry.
Best Android Call and Text Blockers
1. Calls Blacklist – Call Blocker – Free with In-app Purchases
With this app, you can block both unwanted calls and texts. You have the option of blocking certain numbers that you know are spam or all numbers that are not in your contacts. You can create a blacklist where you can add numbers and, of course, you can whitelist them if you wish to do so.
- Schedule time to block texts or calls
2. Hiya – Caller ID & Block – Free with In-app Purchases
This app has all the features you would expect it to have, plus a better interface. Additionally, you can look up unknown numbers inside the app, to decide if they are blocking worthy or simply people that are trying to contact you. You can also activate an automatic alert to see directly if the call you’re getting is suspicious or not.
- Automatic alarms
- Caller ID
3. Mr. Number – Caller ID & Spam Protection – Free with In-app Purchases
Mr. Number is capable of blocking spam SMS without you needing to provide the number it’s coming from, so this was more up my alley. The app features a database of common spam sources. It allows you to look up unknown phone numbers to determine if it’s someone you know, or whether you want to reject the call—but only 20 of these are free. You can also block calls based on area code, by the person, or when the number is private or unknown.
- Report Numbers
- Caller ID
- Automatic Alarm
4. Truecaller: Caller ID, spam blocking & call record – Free with In-app Purchases
If you are looking for a popular app with over 200 million users, this is it. Truecaller has put its hoard of users to use, reporting spam numbers. The interface is attractive; the app intuitive. You are required to register your phone number if you want to use the lookup option. It’s because of the crowdsourcing of spam numbers that this app has been one of the best Android call/text blockers on the market—it has identified nearly all of them.
- Smart Messager
- Smart Dialler
- Call Recorder
5. Call Blocker Free – Blacklist and Whitelist – Free with In-app Purchases
Effective and lightweight, Call Blocker offers plenty of ways to block those annoying calls and texts. You can choose from four blocking modes: Accept All, Accept Only from Whitelist, Block All from Blacklist, or Accept Only from Whitelist & Contacts. Call Blocker Free-Blacklist lets you know when it’s doing its job and blocking calls by sending you a notification each time. It’s about time you enjoyed some peace.
- Automatic Alarm
6. Call Blocker – Blacklist, SMS Blocker – Free with In-app Purchases
Some advantages to this app are that blacklisted numbers are blocked inconspicuously, the app itself is relatively lightweight, and a record is kept of all blocked numbers and texts. One downside is that SMS blocking will not work on 4.4. You can block unknown and private numbers. Send those callers to the Blacklist.
- Small Memory Footprint
7. Call Blocker – Free
Call Blocker offers many choices as to how you want to handle your unwanted calls. Many users have complained that they don’t want calls to automatically go to voicemail, but would rather have an option to pick up or hang up, and this app lets you do whatever you choose. It also includes password protection and backup to save profile logs and contacts. Call Blocker may not work well in Marshmallow or Nougat, and support is limited for 4.0 and up.
- Caller ID
8. Call Control – SMS/Call Blocker. Block Spam Calls – Free with In-app Purchases
Another popular app, with over 1 billion calls blocked, is Call Control-Call Blocker. Call Control-Call Blocker automatically blocks calls from violators of the FTC/FCC Do Not Call List, and additionally, receives reports of spam numbers from its over 12 million users. The Call Control LLC support team also seems responsive to any complaints about the app, which is a big reason that this is one of the best Android call/text blockers. Call Control-Call Blocker also takes care to respect your privacy by keeping a separate log of blocked calls, independent of your regular call logs.
- Community Blocklist
- Scheduled Do Not Disturb Mode
- Backup Contacts
Text and Call Blocker Apps – Spam-Free Android
As previously mentioned, call-blocking options are also available with many carriers, but not all are free. For instance, Verizon allows you to block up to five numbers for free for 90 days, but for more blocking options there’s a monthly fee. T-Mobile can block up to 10 numbers free of charge, but you have to have a family plan. Certain phones and newer operating systems come with some built-in blocking options. We hope we helped you undermine those unwanted calls and messages.
Do you have call/text blocking suggestions of your own? What apps do you use to prevent spam calls or texts from annoying you? What do you like about these apps? Let us know in the comments.
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https://joyofandroid.com/best-android-calltext-blockers/
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of sweet and buttery crust that will leave you energized.
layered with a honey granola crunch.
It’s no wonder this is our most popular bar.
and topped with a cool and sweet sprinkle of powdered sugar.
fresh mint flavor that will leave you feeling uplifted.
and chewy raisin chunks topped with a dash of cinnamon.
for a perfectly tasty and nutritional treat.
Together these nutrients deliver sustained energy for peak performance whether you’re training, strength-building, or just getting through a demanding day.
Our bars are crafted to give you what you need, when you need it, and how you need it.
Each bar supplies an immediate burst of energy from carbohydrates, followed by an extended, slow-released fuel from proteins and fats. With this optimal ratio, the bar is digested slowly and enters the bloodstream at a controlled pace, maintaining ideal blood sugar levels for an extended period of time.
The benefit? Balanced nutrition with a continuous stream of energy and maintained blood sugar levels that curb hunger. It’s the complete nutritional formula that helps you thrive all-day.
Contains Milk, Soy. Manufactured in a facility that also processes tree nuts and egg.
VITAMINS AND MINERALS:
ascorbic acid, dicalcium phosphate, d·alpha tocopherol, niacinamide, zinc oxide, electrolytic iron, copper gluconate, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, thiamin mononitrate, vitamin A palmitate, folic acid, biotin. potassium iodide, cyanocobalamin.
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https://prbar.com/our-bars/
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Question & Answer
Where and how can I define or change page setup options within Document Connect?
Document Connect allows to define and use both standarized and individually set paper formats. As part of the product, Document Connect provides two examples: A4 and US Letter. You can use these as-is, modify them to fit your needs, or copy and modify them for other paper sizes and formats.
- The A4 Paper Format Definition is contained in the page format element .cdPaperFormat.A4
- The US Letter Paper Format Definition is contained in the page format element .cdPaperFormat.Letter
These elements, which define the page geometry (see below), are used in the element .cdDocLayoutDefault in the fields $CDPageStart1 (for the first page) and $CDPageStart2 (for page 2 and subsequent).
Note: The default which is used in the fields $CDPageStart1 und CD$PageStart2 is .cdPaperFormat.A4, so you must change this default value if you want to use US Letter Format.
Settings in .cdPaperFormat and .cdPaperFormatLetter
The page settings fields (page geometry) within .cdPaperFormat.A4 and .cdPaperFormat.Letter are illustrated by the following drawing:
- CD$PaperHeight and CD$PaperWidth represent the height and the width of the paper.
- CD$TopMargin defines the length of the top margin, which is also the start of the Header. It is measured from the top of the paper, which starts at 0.
- CD$HeaderLength defines the length of the Header. Therefore CD$TopMargin + CD$HeaderLength defines the position of the start of the body text.
- CD$BodyTextLength defines the length of the body text.
- CD$BottomMargin defines the position of the bottom line of printable output on the page. It is measured from the top of the paper, i.e. it is measured from 0.
- CD$FooterLength defines the length of the Footer. Therefore, CD$BottomMargin minus CD$FooterLength defines the position of the start of the footer (measured from the top of the page).
- CD$LeftMargin defines the position of the left margin. In particular it is used for left alignment of (printed) text. It is measured from the left paper edge, which starts at 0.
- CD$RightMargin defines the position of the right margin. In particular it is used for right alignment and for line splits / new lines. It is measured from the left edge of the paper, which starts at 0.
All these fields are defined within the .cdPaperFormat.A4 and .cdPaperFormat.Letter elements. The measurement unit is metric (mm). (Note: 1 inch = 25.4 mm)
CD$PaperHeight and CDPaper$Width are defined in the A4 and US Paper Format elements and should not be changed. It is up to the administrator to change all other values according to their requirements. Note that if the original paper format elements are changed, the original default values are not saved. These original values can be looked up in the Document Connect Adminstration and User Guide.
The following rules and considerations should be observed:
- All values must be positive numbers
- 0 < CD$LeftMargin < CD$RightMargin < CD$PaperWidth
- 0 < CD$BottomMargin < CD$PaperHeight
- CD$BottomMargin - CD$FooterLength < CD$TopMargin + CD$HeaderLength + CD$BodyTextLength
- The values you choose for CD$HeaderLength and CD$FooterLength should be based on the content of the Header and Footer Elements, which are referenced in .cdHeader or .cdFooter. The Default References are .cdHeader1 and .cdFooter1.
- The value you choose for CD$BodyTextLength should be based on the content of the used template. This is often the case if the the template contains a table which has a certain static or dynamically changing table length. In both cases precautions must be taken (e.g. Limitation of numbers of table rows or length of field content in rows) to ensure that the length of the table does not exceed CD$BodyTextLength.
Making your own format
You can define your own paper format by proceeding as follows:
- Open Lotus Domino Designer.
- Copy the form .cdPaperFormat.A4 (or .cdPaperFormat.Letter) to a new form, say .cdPaperFormat.xyz (Be certain that the first character starts with a dot !).
- Open .cdPaperFormat.xyz and change the values to your requirements (respecting the rules and considerations from above) and save .cdPaperFormat.xyz.
- Open .cdDocLayoutDefault (or the document layout element you are using) and change the second parameter of the default value of the fields CD$PageStart1 and CD$PageStart2 to .cdPaperFormat.xyz (Example: After the change, the default values should look like this: "1;.cdPaperFormat.xyz;.cdHeader;.cdFooter;-1;Portrait;Simplex;All;1" (for CD$PageStart1) and "2;.cdPaperFormat.xyz;.cdHeader;.cdFooter;-1;Portrait;Simplex;All" (for CD$PageStart2 )).
- Save .cdDocLayoutDefault (or the document layout element you are using)
- Close Lotus Domino Designer.
- Open Document Connect for Lotus Notes and do a rebuild database index.
- Test your own format with your documents.
15 June 2018
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/662101
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Purchasing or selling gold is quite common today, specifically to the individuals who want to get some protection for their assets. Purchasing or selling gold is not really a good way to make money because gold holds its value for a very long time, but it can provide some great advantages that will likely be useful to you. One of the best attractions of buying gold is that it’s a tangible asset which could hold its value when the stock market crashes or inflation suddenly takes off. It will not be impacted by inflation so the money that you will invest would be safe.
It’s also a good reason why the price of gold stays exactly the same for a long time. Before you purchase or sell gold, here are a few of the essential things that you have to understand.
Some of your pals or family members might encourage you to buy gold in East Elmhurst, New York, but you must first know why you must buy one. You have to remember that gold isn’t the same as other investments where one can earn or lose money based on the unique circumstances of the market.
If you intend to purchase gold to make money right away, this is not the best option that you have to make because the value of gold does not move frequently. Almost all of the people are purchasing gold in order to safeguard their assets from inflation and prevent them from depreciating.
If you wish to preserve your asset for your future generation, purchasing gold will obviously be a good way to do this. If you wish to have a tangible item, gold is the best precious metal that you may consider so you must know how to buy gold.
You cannot just buy or sell gold without understanding anything on how this trade works. It’s a fact that the value of gold is consistent through the years, but you need to understand the best times to buy and sell your gold.
If you’d like to sell your gold, you will need to do this during uncertain times. Negative economic and political messages about credit, currency, stocks, debt, property and more can effect the price of gold and once it goes up, you may start selling gold.
Buying or selling gold is not just linked to its current cost as there are other components that you will need to consider. It is much better to make your research before deciding to buy or sell your gold to make certain you will not likely make any mistakes.
Gold prices are always consistent and it will take a few months before you could see a substantial decrease or increase in its value so you will need to know about the variables that would influence the value of gold. The U.S. economic data is one of the main drivers of gold prices like jobs reports, wage data, manufacturing data, GDP growth and many more. A strong U.S. economy can also have the ability to drive the gold prices lower. If you will actually look at how the economy of the United States is doing today, you will know that the value of gold will grow in the next few years.
Supply and demand will undoubtedly be another factor that can drive the value of gold in the market. Depending on the statistics of the World Gold Council, gold demand in the first half of 2016 grew to 15 percent to 2,335 tons and the investment demand increased to 16 percent. The dilemma is that the supply of gold only improved by 1 percent in the first half of 2016. The demand for gold and the low supply can bring up the cost of gold. This is something that we can already expect since the law of supply and demand will also apply to gold. The supply is pretty limited and the demand is increasing over the years so the value of gold will rise in the years to come.
Currency movement is another essential factor to consider because it is a good reason why the value of gold changes. The movement of currency, particularly the U.S. dollar can impact the value of gold since it is dollar-denominated. A falling U.S. dollar implies that the value of gold will surely become higher because the currencies and commodities surge in value when the dollar falls. A strengthening U.S. dollar means the value of gold could go down because it is linked to an escalating economy.
A expanding economy can affect the value of gold and it might bring it down substantially. These components are linked to each other and they can definitely affect the value of gold.
Most of you are already aware about the central bunk purchasing or selling gold, but the question is why do these banks hold gold if they have to pay for its security? The answer is that gold is generally used to pay for war materials with international trade. Everyone knows that countries are not waging wars today, but there is still a big possibility that a war will erupt in the future so the government is doing its best to obtain all the gold that it can get. It makes perfect sense because positive developments in the real world are bad news for the value of gold. If war will erupt in the future, you can anticipate that the government will do everything to buy gold and the price will increase in the future.
Buying gold is extremely tough because most individuals who have gold bars do not want to sell them. You could find a few institutions that could sell gold, but are you well prepared on the value that they’re going to offer?
This is among the many reasons why selling gold will not be a good idea unless you actually need the money. The supply of gold is low and it is having a hard time meeting the demands of the traders.
You can buy some gold whenever you want, but you have to be ready for the high prices because most people will not sell their gold unless they could get a huge amount of money from it.
Buying and selling gold will absolutely require plenty of experience and knowledge because it is tough to purchase gold and selling it will not likely be a great idea. Most people are hoarding their gold bars as they want the demand to improve.
The best thing to do is to search for a company that may help you buy or sell your gold, specially if you are still new in this type of trade. They can at least help you make the correct decisions and make certain you will not likely be tricked when selling or purchasing gold.
This is a very complex matter so you have to be aware of things and don’t make hasty decisions except if you are 100 percent certain. You may search for “places that buy gold near me” if you want to find a great way to buy or sell your gold.
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https://www.realgoldquality.com/buying-or-selling-gold-near-me-in-east-elmhurst-new-york/
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Even as the economy continues to improve, wage increases have been relatively modest in the last few years. The typical raise for workers will be 3 percent in 2017, just slightly higher than the meager 2.8 percent in 2016, according to Aon Hewitt.
While that increase is higher than overall inflation, the rising cost of big-ticket items like health care, college tuition and housing still has most Americans looking for ways to cut expenses.
However, while it may seem like the price of just about everything is going up, there are a few categories where falling prices could make a meaningful difference to consumers next year. Among the items that will cost less in 2017: beef, 4K televisions and cell phone data.
Every dollar helps, since even with recent income gains, the median American income is still 1.6 percent lower than it was in 2007, before the most recent recession, and 2.4 percent lower than its peak in 1999, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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https://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2016/11/28/Things-Will-Cost-Less-2017
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NEW EP & RELEASE SHOW
TENNIS ELBOW CLUB - OUT NOW
Tennis Elbow Club is our new 4 song EP! This collection of songs is our most personal, textured and nuanced to date. It celebrates my love of songwriters like Paul Simon and Elliott Smith with the rhythm and swagger of bands like Booker T & The MGs and Spoon. It blends elements of soul, surf, synth-pop and spookiness with smart indie-rock and pop.
Thematically, the songs continue the emotional and personal catharsis of the project and center around themes of family, memory and keeping the memory of my mother alive.
This marks our first time recording with Mr. Elio DeLuca at Soul Shop in Medford, MA. Elio has worked with countless Boston bands as well as renown acts like Titus Andronicus, Wilder Maker, Peter Matthew Bauer and many more. He brought a seriously deep knowledge of music, recording and silly 90’s hip hop references to our jams.
Hugs n' Kittens
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https://sinnetsongs.com/
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Trayport, a leading supplier of electronic trading systems, today announced that it has expanded its operations to the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.
Murray Dyer, previously Business Development and Consulting Director at iVentures Capital, has been appointed to head up the new office as Regional Sales Manager, APAC.
Operating from Singapore, Dyer's main responsibility will be to grow Trayport's business and to increase the company's visibility in the region. Building on its strength in Europe and recent successes in the exchange sector, Trayport plans to engage with the exchanges, brokerages and banks across financial centres such as Hong Kong, Sydney and Tokyo.
The expansion reflects Trayport's belief in the strength of the APAC market's increasing need for electronic trading platforms. Trayport's initial assessment of the APAC market in areas such as oil, fixed income, derivative, swaps and non-deliverable forward FX shows a strong appetite for electronic trading to match that of Europe and North America.
"We are extremely positive about our expansion into the APAC region," says Elliott Piggott, Commercial Director at Trayport. "Having already received strong indications of interest from participants in this region, we are confident that we can grow successfully in this territory as a cost-competitive provider of electronic trading technology."
Prior to iVentures Capital, Dyer was a trading manager in the commodities division at Maple Leaf International. Dyer holds a degree in Commerce and Management.
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https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/3546/trayport-appoints-murray-dyer-regional-sales-manager-asia-pacific
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What is Positive Reinforcement Dog Training?
- Teaching dogs desirable behaviours using SCIENCE-base and REWARD-based methods.
- Helping dogs learn and succeed step by step.
- Motivating dogs with fun exercises and games. No force! No pain!
- Encouraging dogs to think more for themselves.
- Valuing dogs’ voluntary behaviours.
- Understanding dogs’ feelings from their body language.
- Understanding how dogs learn, their needs and wants.
- Using methods that work humanely with any dog. Big dogs, small dogs, puppies, senior dogs, disabled dogs, fearful dogs, reactive dogs… can all learn and have fun!
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http://moderndogtraining.co.uk/positive-reinforcement-dog-training/
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My grandfather, Wade Denning, composed and arranged music for a variety of brands, commercials, tv shows, and his own albums. You might recognize some of the music on this site; the Maxwell House theme, the H-A-LL-O-W-EE-N song that lots of kids grew up singing. Before he passed away in 2007, he complied these clips from reels and reels of music in his basement. Quality isn’t great in some cases, and there’s a blip in one of the videos where it looks like he tried to record the evening news, but it’s all generally awesome stuff. Oh, and I don’t pretend to own any of this, or know anything about copyright – leave comment if you’d like something removed and have a valid reason.
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http://wadedenning.com/category/about-this-site/
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On some versions of Mac OS, the Syncplicity Finder extension might not appear immediately after installation. The Finder extension lets you right-click (or Control-click) a file or folder and access Syncplicity functionality in the contextual menu that displays.
Most of the time, this problem is caused by a conflict with the Finder extension of another tool such as Dropbox or Google Drive. However, there are other Apple issues that can cause similar behavior.
The fix for this is simple: either log out of your computer account and log back in again, or restart your Mac. There is no need to exit the Syncplicity application.
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https://support.syncplicity.com/hc/en-us/articles/208457856-Finder-extension-on-Macintosh-does-not-display-after-installation
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What are the new pension rules?
Recently there have been two main changes to pensions that could affect your savings and retirement plans:
- Auto enrolment: from April 2019 the minimum auto enrolment pension contribution is 8%. This could help a huge number of people to increase their pension savings and therefore improve their options when it comes to planning for retirement and beyond.
- State Pension age: The State Pension age is now the same for both men and women and is set to slowly rise over the next decade or so.
Your questions answered
How auto enrolment could help you
From April 2019 the total minimum contribution for auto enrolment workplace schemes is 8% of your salary:
While you can opt out, in most cases it’s not the wisest thing to do. For a start, you would be giving up what is effectively free money in terms of the tax relief you receive and your employer’s contributions.
Plus, with guaranteed final salary pensions currently on the wane, taking control of your own savings plan for the future with a personal pension is more important than ever.
Changes to the State Pension age
Over the past few years the State Pension age has been standardised so that both men and women become eligible for this benefit at the same age. The age at which you can receive the State Pension is rising to 66 by October 2020.
The government plans to slowly increase this age to 67 between 2026 and 2028. After that the State Pension age will be reviewed to see if any further adaptations are needed to reflect changes in society, such as life expectancy. You can find out more about the State Pension age here: www.gov.uk/state-pension-age
A quick introduction to the pension freedoms
In April 2015 the pension freedoms came into effect. As a result, people now have more flexibility and freedom than ever before when it comes to their pension savings.
At a glance
If you have the right kind of pension you can now access your entire fund and use the money however you like. You can still take 25% of your pension tax free, and as you may have guessed anything over this amount is treated as income. There are also changes on leaving your fund to someone when you die and new limitations on how you can access money from some public sector schemes.
Your questions answered
Which types of pension do the new rules apply to?
All private pensions and some employee schemes. If you have what is known as a final salary scheme, then you will need to switch to a private pension before you can take any money from it. These types of pension usually include very generous benefits, so it’s not a decision to be taken lightly.
If you have a certain type of public sector scheme, called an unfunded pension, then you cannot take money as and when you like, although you will still get a guaranteed income for life. If you are a teacher or work in the NHS, armed forces, emergency services or civil service then you may have this type of pension. If you are unsure, your HR department should be able to tell you.
Can a pension be left to someone else?
Private pensions and many workplace schemes can be passed on, and the government has now removed the 55% ‘death tax’. If you die before the age of 75, your pension can usually be passed on completely tax free. If you’re older than 75 when you die, the recipient will only pay income tax if they take money out.
It’s worth bearing in mind that by purchasing an annuity you are selling your pot in exchange for an income for life, so there is no pension fund to pass on. Some annuities can provide an income to a family member after you die, although this could reduce the amount of money paid to you.
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https://www.portafina.co.uk/faq/what-are-the-new-pension-rules/
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We were driving back from a good friend’s wedding in Winchester, just about to travel over Afton mountain when I casually mentioned that “No, I’ve never been on the Skyline Drive”. Honestly I kind of thought that Interstate 64 was Skyline Drive… not the whole part, just the part over Afton Mountain…
And that was the spark that led us to Blueridge Parkway instead and off on our way to see another site I’d never been to Humpback Rock. Sterling said “Oh yeah, it’s only about a 10 minute hike up!” Well I had my tennies (tennis shoes) in the back of the car so I said “Sure why not!”
We got to Humback Rock and first had to stop in the gift shop. You see, I’ve started a new tradition! Just last year when I was on Spring Break in Kiawah, we were in a market and Leslie was picking out her traditional souvenir. Some people collect magnets or post cards for everywhere they go and I thought, I want something from everywhere I go! But what? And then I found it! This woman in the market was selling the most beautiful glass mosaic ornaments! Ornaments! It was perfect, beautiful, not something I have to have out all the time or something that takes up a lot of space that I will run out of, or something that will sit away in a box forever but a small trinket that I get to take out once a year in my most favorite season so I can cherish and remember the adventure! And so started my Travel Tree Ornaments! I picture one day I’ll have too many to put on the regular tree mixed in with my future children’s hand made macaroni ornaments and so I’ll have my own little (or big depending on how many places we go) travel tree! A special tree with all the ornaments, each telling a little story of places and memories. I can look at my kids and say this one time I went to Humback Rock and hiked what I thought was a 10 minute hike but ended up being nearly an hour each way 🙂
So flash forward, we got the ornament and and our own our way up. It was tough, and definitely made me realize how out of shape I am. But, it was worth it. When you get to the top and see just how amazing nature is. I mean honestly, these perfectly stretched out rocks, barren from the surrounding trees and reaching out to the sky just right so that the rest of Earth’s creatures can share it, enjoy it, and reflect on it, it was amazing.
Now I am desperately afraid of heights so I stayed far away from the edge and couldn’t get myself to go to the two highest peaks of the three but, I did inch my way out near one edge to take a picture, although my face may show my slight discomfort with the whipping winds and plunging heights…
All in all, it was a great day, from celebrating the marriage of two friends to seeing some beautiful landscapes and collecting a treasure I can love forever.
Glass blown and hand painted from the inside!
Huge fields of wildflowers? Yes please!
These two were married on top of Humback Rock and come up here frequently just to celebrate each other!
He’s a really good sport.
It seems so much larger in real life… pictures just couldn’t do it justice.
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https://alexandra-michelleblog.com/2015/07/10/humback-rock/
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Glenshieling House, a magnificent Victorian villa built in 1893; peacefully located within its own private gardens and woodland of three acres and set amongst the rolling Perthshire hills yet only a fifteen minute stroll to Blairgowrie town centre and all its amenities.
Glenshieling House has five en-suite bedrooms, with one bedroom on the ground floor and the rest on the first floor of the property.
All the bedrooms have as standard:
• Complimentary tea and coffee making facilities with biscuits
• Our Superior rooms have a Tassimo drinks machine
• Complementary sweets
• Sockets with USB charger
• Flat screen TV’s with “Freeview”
• Free Wi-Fi access throughout the house
• Complimentary toiletries
• Soft fluffy bathrobes
• Most rooms have armchairs
• Information folder containing useful advice on surrounding local attractions and historical points of interest as well as restaurant suggestions
All guests can relax outside in the three acres of private gardens and woodland.
Breakfast is served leisurely from 8.00 to 9.00 hours in the breakfasting room and for those "early riser" walkers or fishermen we offer a "breakfast-to-go"
Glenshieling House offers its guests a peaceful haven in a beautiful location, well away from the noise and bustle of everyday life. A warm welcome awaits you...
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https://www.bestofbritain.nl/reis_onderdeel/glenshieling-house
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Alyce Paris Cap Sleeve Glitter Dress 4185ID# 1044185
Look picture perfect at your homecoming in this shimming Alyce Paris short style 4185 made is beautiful cracked ice taffeta fabric. This flirty silhouette features a straight across neckline with off the shoulder cap sleeves on the fitted bodice. The short a line skirt has hip pockets. See the entire new Alyce Paris collection at Peaches Boutique.
- Back Style Back Zipper
- Length Short, 16"-19" Waist to Hem
- Material Glitter, Taffeta
- Neckline Off The Shoulder
- Sleeves Cap Sleeve
- Style A Line
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https://www.peachesboutique.com/dresses/designer/alyce/4185
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Pregnancy is the milestone in women’s life that is very special. It is a positive event in one’s life that is memorable and unforgettable. It is a condition in which an expectant mother is carrying the life of her child inside her stomach. The worth of a woman lies towards capacity of bearing a child inside her tummy and nurturing it. It is somehow a delicate stage of womanhood.
With this beautiful milestone in life come several risks. Among the most common risk is bleeding during pregnancy. This is one of the major conditions that pregnant women face. Bleeding may vary depending on the stage of pregnancy. It is during the first trimester of pregnancy that bleeding usually occurs. It comes in the form of vaginal bleeding. It is considerably a normal incident during first trimester. Continue reading “Bleeding During Pregnancy”
You have shared exciting news of your pregnancy with your friends and family. In the morning as you wake up and notice a spot of blood on your underwear and suddenly you are as frightened as you have never been. Don’t panic although bleeding during pregnancy is never considered normal bleeding during First Trimester is very common.
In fact we can say that one quarter of all women who delivering healthy babies come across with some bleeding in the First Trimester. Many of the couples expect pregnancy at some point and when they try for the first time, it suddenly dawns on them what a gamble pregnancy actually is. One of the most frightening things is to experience bleeding in the first part of pregnancy. Continue reading “Pregnancy Bleeding”
It must be noted that during pregnancy a woman may go under certain changes in her body which can be even annoying for her. But as it is a stage of the changes in the hormonal levels of the body so it must be considered normal. One of the basic changes during pregnancy is discharge from the vagina. So she must take it as a timely change.
The main reason for this is that the vagina gets soft and liable to more secretion as during this critical period of pregnancy there is an increase blood supply to the vagina along with the female hormones named as estrogen and progesterone. So these factors combined with some others can lead to an increased amount of the mucous secretion from the vagina.
Continue reading “Pregnancy Discharge”
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http://pregnancyweek.org/Pregnancy/pregnancy-care/
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Select Speed Skate PEI in the dropdown to support our sport!
Welcome to Speed Skate PEI
Speed skating is a sport for all ages and skill levels. Want to learn to skate for the first time? Looking to improve skating skills for another sport? Want some recreational fun and fitness? Or, do you want to train and compete at a high level? Speed skating offers great opportunities for athletic involvement and success, no matter what your goals are.
Speed Skate PEI offers programs for ages 4 through adult, catering to new, competitive and recreational skaters. Our programs run from late September to March at the Eastlink Centre and Cody Banks Arena in Charlottetown.
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http://speedskatepei.ca/
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The El Camino Real Derby (USA-IIIT) winner Metaboss is the more experienced of the pair with five starts under his belt. Both his wins have been at 9 furlongs, and he handled the distance in the El Camino Real with complete authority, turning in a final furlong under 12 seconds. The good news is that he has demonstrated that he doesn't need a pace meltdown up front to be able to deliver a strong finishing kick, and his closing run was the more impressive in that it appeared that he had to check slightly as he was coming around the field. The bad news is that he still has to show that he can close ground on dirt and against better horses if he is to be a Kentucky Derby contender.
Although he is by the sprinter Street Boss, Metaboss has a potent stamina influence close up in Bien Bien, the sire of his second dam. Bien Bien, a son of champion turf horse Manila, showed near-championship form himself and among his other accomplishments set a course record of 1:57.75 for 10 furlongs at Hollywood. He also won the San Juan Capistrano Handicap (USA-IT) at about 14 furlongs, so lack of stamina was not an issue with him. In fact, his progeny's average winning distance of 9.3 furlongs indicates too much of a staying preference for success under American conditions.
Free House, Metaboss' broodmare sire, stayed well enough to place in all three Triple Crown races and later won the 10-furlong Pacific Classic Stakes (USA-I) and Santa Anita Handicap (USA-I) but is more of a question mark as to how much stamina he might have contributed. His progeny AWD is only 6.7 furlongs, though this may be a reflection of the population of mares he saw as well as his own proclivities as a sire. My best guess regarding Metaboss is that another furlong won't be a problem, but whether he will be able to transfer his turf/synthetics form to dirt is another question.
Power Jam is the other West Coast 3-year-old to turn in a strong performance on Saturday, breaking his maiden at first asking in a snappy 1:08.68 under a hand ride. Like Metaboss, he has a pedigree that suggests the possibility of stamina but doesn't guarantee it. More ominously, he is much less experienced and has little time to either gain seasoning or stretch out bit by bit.
Concord Point, Power Jam's sire, won the 9-furlong West Virginia Derby (USA-II) but never made it back to the races after that win, leaving the question open as to whether he might have stayed further. Given that his dam has consistently thrown horses that preferred a mile or less even when bred to staying sires, it seems likelier that he would have proven a high-quality miler with the cruising speed and athleticism to tack on an extra furlong rather than a true mile-and-a-quarter horse.
On the distaff side of things, having Smart Strike and A.P. Indy as the first two damsires suggests the possibility of Classic stamina, and Power Jam is actually inbred 4x3 to A.P. Indy. Having 1992 American champion 2-year-old filly Eliza as the third dam is another question mark, however, for 8.5 furlongs proved to be the limit of her tether and only her foals by the long-winded Theatrical showed any taste for more. Power Jam's second dam Day Lily is an enigma as she did not race, though she threw foals that preferred routes by Mr. Greeley and Distorted Humor. Power Jam is the only foal to race for his dam Musical Rhythm, also unraced.
Ultimately, while Power Jam may prove he can stay further down the line, I doubt it will be in the Kentucky Derby. Asking him to develop the seasoning he needs to stretch from 6 to 10 furlongs in less than three months is a pretty tall order, and the light, quick action he showed in his maiden win seems better suited to shorter trips. He may develop the ability to relax into a more ground-eating stride as he matures and gains experience, but the Derby is probably going to come too soon for him.
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http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/hoofprints/roses-from-valentines-day
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Surgical Treatment of Sinusitis
Mostly, the sinusitis infections go away on their own or with the help of medications like antibiotics (bacterial sinusitis), antiviral drugs (viral sinusitis), and antifungal medications (fungal sinusitis). Besides, saline sprays, topical nasal steroids, and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines often give relief. But there are some exceptional cases where sinusitis does not go away without surgery.
Sinus surgery is usually an option if sinusitis is due to a deviated septum, polyps, or other structural problems. The main goals of sinus surgery are to relieve symptoms and cut down on how many infections patients get. If the infections are recurrent, chances are there is something in your nasal cavity that could be fixed only with surgery. Sinus operation should also help a person in breathing better than normal nose breathing. Sinus surgery is also useful in patients whose sense of smell or taste has been affected due to sinus infection.
Sinus operation is mainly done with an intention to remove whatever is blocking the drainage pathways of the sinuses. This may include removing:
- Thin pieces of bone
- Mucous membranes
- Nasal polyps
- Swollen or damaged tissue
- Tumors or growths which block the nasal or sinus passages
Patients usually require sinus surgery to treat a variety of issues like sinusitis and nasal polyps.
Types of Sinus Surgeries
There is one of the most common types of sinus surgery called functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), however, there are also some other procedures that may be carried out.
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS)
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a type of sinusitis surgery that is carried out with a tool called an endoscope, which is an illuminated, thin fiber-optic tube. The endoscope is inserted into the nose to reach the sinus openings. Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is a common chronic sinusitis surgery in which the surgeon uses a magnifying endoscope to see and remove affected tissue and bone. Before a Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is performed, surgeons cut directly into the outside of the face to check the problem and remove it, increasing infection risk and recovery time.
Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is a more precise, less invasive method to open the sinuses and help restore you to better health. The entire procedure of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) is carried out through the nostrils and leaves little or no scarring. Besides, some swelling may occur, but it will go away quite quickly.
Image-guided endoscopic surgery is a newer procedure for treating severe forms of sinus blockages after previous sinus surgeries. In addition to using an endoscope, this type of surgery utilizes a three-dimensional mapping system/procedure to show the position of the surgical instruments to the surgeon. This is done by using CT scans and infrared signals. This method helps a surgeon in navigating difficult sinus passages and removing tissues and other blockages precisely.
This is a less common and more invasive procedure and is usually carried out when there is a growth present inside the sinus cavity. The Caldwell-Luc sinus operation aims to remove growths and improve sinus drainage. It creates a way between nose and cavity below the eye called the maxillary sinus. This window then assists drainage.
Complications of Sinusitis Surgery
The complications that can occur in a sinusitis surgery are mostly rare and include the following:
- Intracranial complications
- Watery eye
- Damage to the eye or surrounding tissues
- Visual loss and blindness (in extreme cases)
- Excessive tearing due to change in functioning of tear ducts
- Changes to a person's voice
- Loss of smell or taste
- Other Infections may occur due to sinusitis surgery
- Problems in sense of smell
- Nasal issues
- Scar tissue
- A hole in the tissue between the nostrils (nasal septum)
- Bruising and swelling around the eyes.
- Heavy bleeding
- Inflammation of the tissue that covers the brain (meningitis)
- Leakage of the fluid around the brain
- Brain injury
- Decrease in smell due to scarring from surgery
- The surgery can be unsuccessful, so you could need a second surgery.
Alternatives to Sinusitis Surgery
Before recommending a sinusitis surgery, a doctor will attempt various other non-surgical treatments. There is a range of medications as well as other procedures that may improve symptoms. Some alternative treatments of sinus surgery include:
- Nasal saline rinses or sprays
- Nasal decongestant sprays
- Nasal steroid sprays
- Oral steroids
- Allergy medications
Benefits of Sinus Operation
Sinus operation can:
- Help in sinus drainage and therefore can prevent sinus infections.
- Improve your sense of smell. (But in some cases, scarring due to surgery can decrease your sense of smell.
- Endoscopy has been found to improve symptoms in almost 90 out of 100 people.
- Surgery has the best chance of working if patients use a steroid nasal spray and do home treatment after surgery to prevent future infections.
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https://www.diseasefix.com/page/surgical-treatment-of-sinusitis/5636/
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Yesterday happened to IAG shares to be diluted, there it was some news, but I did not know anything about that until yesterday.
Yes they gave us the opportunity to buy more shares at a special price, but if I’d have not enough money at the moment of dilution? Your mail comes in late afternoon with the info of how to do it, I could lost a lot of money just because I did’t know this news before.
Could be a very helpful a notification via email and via dashboard about any incoming dilution of shares or opposite event like for Kitov Pharma (KTOV) shares BEFORE that the event happens, and as soon as you have news about any of those scheduled event, most of us have many investments in many different companies and is difficult monitoring everything.
I would like that other people that agree with me will push the staff to have this feature in the near feature as a primary issue to be sort it out.
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https://community.trading212.com/t/diluted-shares-late-notification-iag-shares/19947
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A question that has eluded a clear response is how to relate architectural projects to a progressive agenda. This is more than equating the architectural brief set out by a socialist government, architect or client as progressive, but is something intrinsic to the architecture itself. In some ways, it can be said that a progressive architecture need not be designed or built by a socialist government, but can be created independently of the political situation it arises in. In 1978 Aldo Rossi published an article in German on the Swiss architect Hans Schmidt (1893-1972). A section of this article is translated by Fiona Fincannon and included in the book The Rationalist Reader: Architecture and Rationalism in Western Europe 1920-1940 / 1960-1990. This quote is a good starting point for a definition of what progressive architecture can be:
The really progressive standpoint of architecture lies not in hindering the life that it itself enables.
Then Rossi specifies an example of this provided by Hans Schmidt in defense of what is known as rationalist architecture:
This notion of freedom is tightly linked to the defense of what is called the monotony of rational architecture. Like many others, Hans Schmidt had to listen to the same old story about monotony over and over again; people have different needs, there are different-sized families, and so apartments of different sizes are required. Hans Schmidt responded to this question during a debate in Berlin: “…if you have the money for all these complications, then build a bigger house -you can do that-and then leave people free to arrange their lives as they please and to represent their own complications.” This representation of personal conflict is therefore part of the individual’s freedom: it is neither the responsibility of the state nor of the architect to create a pedagogic space. Such attempts always ended in theme park architecture, funny up to a point, but nothing more than that. Here, rationalism becomes a real problem of freedom. The architect should provide a comfortable ambience, solve certain problems, and interfere as little as possible in the private sphere.
Schnell, A. (2010) The Socialist Perspective of the XV Triennale di Milano. Hans Schmidt’s influence on Aldo Rossi. In: Peckham, A. and Schmiedeknecht, T. (eds.) (2013) The rationalist reader: Architecture and rationalism in western Europe 1920-1940 / 1960-1990. New York, NY: Routledge.
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Background: The prognostic relevance of uncommon epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) histological subtypes remains controversial. The Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup (GCIG) initiated this meta-analysis to assess the relative prognosis of women with a diagnosis of rare EOC histologies from completed, prospectively randomized studies performed by cooperative GCIG study groups.
Methods: Studies eligible for analysis included first-line treatment of at least 150 patients with stage III/IV EOC treated with a platinum/taxane-based regimen. Collaborating groups were to provide patient-level data. Serous acted as the reference histology, and a proportional hazards model was used to estimate the relative rate of progression or death.
Results: Data on 8704 women with stage III/IV EOC from 7 randomized trials were included in these analyses. Two hundred twenty-one patients (2.5%) had clear cell carcinoma; 264 (3.0%), mucinous; and 36 (0.4%), transitional cell. The mean age of patients with serous histology was greater than those with mucinous (4.1 years) and clear cell (2.6 years, P < 0.001). Mucinous, clear cell, and transitional cell tumors were more likely to be completely resected than serous (P < 0.05). When controlling for age and residual disease, mucinous and clear cell tumors had shorter times to progression (hazards ratio [HR], 2.1; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.8-2.4 and HR, 1.6; 95% CI, 1.4-1.9, respectively) and death (HR, 2.7; 95% CI, 2.3-3.1 and HR, 2.2; 95% CI, 1.8-2.6, respectively) compared with serous. The median overall survival for serous, clear cell, mucinous, and endometrioid histologies were 40.8, 21.3, 14.6, and 50.9 months.
Conclusions: Mucinous and clear cell carcinomas are independent predictors of poor prognosis in stage III/IV EOC. Studies targeting these rare histological subtypes are warranted and will require significant intergroup collaboration.
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Also Read - Ranveer Singh's Shoes & Socks Cost More Than The Price of All Your Shoes Put Together
New Delhi, Sep 20: Actor Hrithik Roshan says bits of his own self are part of every role he plays on screen, but while working on “Bang Bang”, he discovered a complete similarity between his real and reel self. “‘Bang Bang’ is the first film in which instead of getting into the character, I discovered that I was the character. It was self-discovery,” Hrithik said during an event on Friday. Also Read - Vikram Bhatt on Drugs Usage in Bollywood Parties: Heard That Drugs Are Offered in Trays to Guests
He believes that “it’s a very fortunate moment for an actor” when his characters “become a platform to vent or channelise a similar emotion that you are going through in real life. I have had such experiences while doing ‘Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hain’, ‘Koi Mil Gaya, ‘Lakshya’ and ‘Guzaarish’ and of course, ‘Bang Bang’,” he said, and added that “all of them are bits of pieces of me”. Also Read - Hrithik Roshan as Sourav Ganguly in Biopic? BCCI President's Answer Will Make Your Day
Hrithik started his film career 14 years back with “Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hai”. Over the years, he has established himself among Bollywood’s top rung performers. A dancer par excellence, his forthcoming release “Bang Bang”, an official remake of Hollywood’s Tom Cruise-starrer “Knight And Day”, will see him grooving a la Michael Jackson.
Also Watch: Bang Bang title track- Get ready to Bang Bang on the dance floor with Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif
How did he learn to dance so well? “I’m still trying to understand how? But, we’re all born with certain gifts. Maybe I just look good when I dance but that’s not good enough. Understanding your gifts and strengths is just not enough in life. You need to recognise them and then need to build a skill around them. So I have given hours and hours to master the things that I think are my fortes and strengths, instead of thinking of what’s not good about. I focus on what’s good about me,” said the actor, who overcame stammering to become the star he is today.
“Bang Bang”, also starring Katrina Kaif, will release Oct 2.
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The following exhibit was prepared by Jonathan Gauvreau. In October 2013 it earned a Silver Medal at AMPHILEX 2013. Mr. Gauvreau received a Bronze Medal for an earlier version of this exhbit at ORAPEX 2013. That version also earned him 2nd place in the Youth category from the American Association of Philatelic Exhibitors.
Click on any image below to start the slideshow.
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Always take great care when combining electricity and water, if you are at all unsure please contact an electrician.
Our sales team are always here to help, so give them a call on 0161 351 4700 for more information.
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This Question and Answer guide will help you buy a sound and healthy puppy suitable for your living space and your way of life.
The guide provides basic information on the things that you need to consider before buying a puppy, and on how to identify a breeder who takes a real interest in the health and welfare of their pups and in providing continued support to new puppy owners. You may wish to consider buying a re-homed dog or puppy from a shelter rather than buying a puppy direct from the breeder. This is dealt with later in the guide.
Choosing the right dog
Dogs come in many different shapes, sizes, and personalities. There is lots of information available on the web about different breeds and non-pure-bred types of dogs. But this can be confusing. The next few pages of this web site will help you look at some considerations for all types of dogs, but before moving to them you should start by considering some simple things like your own strength and energy – and motivation for buying a dog.
Have you got a particular breed or type of puppy in mind?
Even if you know what dog type you want, please click here to access a downloadable page with brief guidance about issues dealt with in more detail throughout this web site. Take a copy with you when you go to look at dogs.
Nearly 500 breeds or types of dogs are recognized worldwide. In addition, there are many excellent dogs, from designer crosses to Heinz 57 mutts, that are every bit as good as (and sometimes better than) their pedigree cousins, although not qualified by breeding to be on Kennel Club pedigree registers.
Different breeds of dogs show more variation in size, shape, colour and importantly in behaviour and temperament than any other single species of animal. Of course behaviour and temperament also depend hugely on the dog’s upbringing, environment and training.
In considering what type of dog to buy, remember that in general bigger dogs need more space, food, and other resources; that you need to consider temperament as well as (or even before) looks; and that you will need a dog that fits with the way you live.
You don’t need to decide what type of dog to buy yet, but you should learn about the variety of types available. The characteristics of different dog breeds and types are available through a number of excellent books and web sites. Detailed general information about different breeds of dog and about aspects of keeping dogs is available from:
- The Dogs Trust
- The Kennel Club (especially useful for pedigree breeds although a crossbreed page is included).
- Pedigree dogs are divided into:
The Miscellaneous group, dogs not fitting in to the other groups
When you own a dog, you have duties towards it. These include providing a suitable place for it to live, providing a suitable diet, allowing it to behave and exercise normally, protecting it from pain, injury, disease, or distress, and allowing it to interact with or retreat from other animals.
Will you have enough time and energy to walk, exercise, and play with your new dog properly? Even for small dogs, you will need 2 periods of at least 30 minutes per day, and some breeds will need considerably more time than this.
Every dog needs regular, consistent, purposeful, and supervised physical and mental stimulation in order to stay fit and healthy. Although the amount of physical work they need varies considerably, they do need at least one trip out a day with both on- and off- lead exercise plus, some other form of exercises such as play or training.
Exercise for a dog is more about mental stimulation, socialization, interacting with different environments, and engaging in play than about burning off energy. A dog who is not exercised and stimulated may exhibit destructive or noisy behaviors so it’s well worth working out what your best friend needs.
Just like humans, some dogs are more energetic than others – even within a single breed. But in very general terms, adults of pastoral and hunting breeds need the most exercise, followed by other large working dog breeds and then by remaining smaller breeds.
Growing dogs need plenty of stimulation but should not be worked (or walked) hard. An older dog, or one that is health compromised, will still need stimulation and some exercise.
The paragraphs below give an indication of the amount of exercise and stimulation a dog needs. They refer only to exercise and do not address toilet needs. If you walk your dog once a day remember he/she may need to have access to a garden or land to be used for toileting on three to five other occasions during the day.
How much exercise does a dog need?
Dogs tend to need more exercise than most of us humans think appropriate for our own needs. A rough idea of general exercise levels is given below
Dogs should go out on a walk at least once a day. Ideally, two short walks averaging thirty minutes including time off-lead to explore every day, plus a number of short play/training sessions during the day.
- Suitable for some toy and miniature breed dogs.
Dogs should go out on a walk that lasts up to an hour, or two shorter walks between half an hour and an hour in length. They will need some off-lead time and should also have some short play/training sessions during the day.
- Suitable for many small to medium dogs, as well as some larger ones bred for short periods of heavy exercise.
Dogs must go out every day and preferably twice a day. Walks should take at least an hour and include both on- and off-lead walking. The walk should include the opportunity to run and possibly swim for significant periods. They should also have a number of play/training sessions during the day.
- This will suit many medium dogs to large dogs.
Dogs require significant exercise and are happiest when a majority of their day is engaged in activity. They need to go out at least twice a day for up to two hours each time. The walk should include the opportunity to run and possibly swim for significant periods. They should also have a number of play/training sessions during the day.
- Suitable to breeds adapted for long periods of exercise (such as some sled dogs, some hunting and some pastoral breeds).
A reputable breeder or re-homing charity or organization should always provide purchasers with guidance as to an applicable exercise program, appropriate to the breed or type, age, or size of dog they are selling.
Are you able to devote the time, energy, and playfulness to a dog that he/she will need?
If Not: Dogs are pretty demanding, but there are alternatives. Please reconsider buying a dog.
The cost of dog ownership
Total costs of owning a dog are unlikely to be less than $2500 per year, and can be much more, depending on breed. Are you confident you can afford food, bedding, vet bills and insurance for your new dog?
Purchase of a pedigree puppy typically costs anything from several hundred to a few thousand pounds.
- Puppies and juvenile and adult dogs are also available from rescue and shelter agencies, usually for a small charge to cover some of the shelter costs.
- You will need to feed your dog appropriately. Costs vary upwards from about $1 per day (including treats and some variety in the food) depending on breed and size.
But this is only a part of the costs.
- You will need supplies such as bowls, leads, collars, toys, brushes, a bed and bedding, a crate or indoor kennel, etc. You will spend at least several hundred pounds and perhaps considerably more on these items in the first year.
- Grooming if you do it yourself, means you will need the right equipment (brushes, combs, scissors, electric clippers, shampoo) and costs could be considerably more if done professionally, especially for trimmed breeds (Poodle, Terriers, Schnauzers, Cockapoos/Labradoodles) on a regular basis (every 6 – 8 weeks).
- Visits to the Veterinary Surgeon for consultations, vaccinations, worming, and sometimes expensive treatments and surgeries. Costs range from $200 – $600 per annum in the first year but can vary considerably depending on the health of the dog.
- Insurance premiums vary with dog breed or type but are generally well over $100 per annum (not including substantial excesses).
- Training with a specialist or professional group will cost several hundred dollars, but is money well spent for the inexperienced owner.
- The use of a good kennel or pet-sitting service for holidays, or other periods of time away from your home but when you cannot take your dog, could cost in the region of $15.00 per day for small dogs and more for larger ones.
Have you found out as much as you can about your chosen dog?
For instance, have you found out about the health tests you can ask to see? What problems does the breed have? What should you look out for?
Through their genes, dog types inherit specific characteristics that give them their special characters, but also may include breed- or type-specific health problems. These breed or type-specific characteristics even include average life expectancy. For example, giant breeds have shorter lives on the average than smaller dogs, often dying relatively young as a result of characteristic life-threatening diseases – including a form of heart disease, bone cancers, and bloat.
Dogs with short skulls such as bulldogs and pugs breathe less efficiently on average and so are less able to exercise and to keep cool in hot weather. There are potential problems associated with exaggerated characteristics such as excessively wrinkled skin or elongated backs. Many breeds have higher than average incidence of a number of particular diseases.
So you need to know what to look out for. Many breeds have particular health tests (some DNA, some clinical) which breeders are recommended to use and it is advisable for you to find out what these tests are and whether the breeder of the type of dog you are interested in has used these tests or not.
Information about the disease problems you should ask about for particular breeds can be found under A-Z indexes at web sites including:
- A number of dog owner run sites such as the Dog Breed Health. These sites are not subject to full professional review but are nonetheless largely accurate and very easy to use.
- The Canine Inherited Disorders Database and in more detail at Inherited Diseases in Dogs (most suitable for a veterinarian).
- The Universities Federation for Animal Welfare maintains an easy to read site documenting known problems in the more popular breeds.
- For guidance from a veterinary surgeon before making a purchase, you can consult “Find a Vet” at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons’ website.
It is important to be able to recognize and buy a puppy that is individually healthy.
- Healthy skin (flexible, smooth and pest free),
- Coat (full and usually fluffy or glossy)
- Body and weight (well covered with a nice round tummy but able to feel ribs)
- Eyes (bright and clear)
- Ears (inside – clean and free from discharges)
- Mouth, gums, and teeth (gums firm and pink, teeth free from tartar, white and no evidence of damage)
- Nose (cool and moist)
- Normal temperature (38.3 – 39.2C)
- Regular heartbeat and pulse (this relies on a veterinary check, where available)
- Normal bowel movements (firm and formed, never yellow, pungent, runny or containing blood)
- A lively temperament showing curiosity and not too timid
Although it may seem tempting to buy a sickly individual to look after and make well again, a reputable dealer or breeder will not wish to sell you such an animal, whilst moving the animal will often exacerbate problems, and buying from less reputable sources would only perpetuate conditions that caused the problem.
Finding a trustworthy supplier for your pup
Puppies may be bought directly from a breeder or from a rescue or rehoming center or an animal shelter.
Rehoming centres charge a fee of about $25-$100 to cover their costs.
Rehoming and rescue centres and shelters will usually have much larger selections of juvenile and adult dogs, and only small numbers of puppies.
- The shelters will have made a veterinary check on the health of the puppy or dog.
- They will have microchipped, wormed, and vaccinated the puppy or dog. Most rehoming centers also neuter dogs before rehoming.
- They will have collected as much of the history of the animal as they can.
- Their own handlers and trainers will have assessed the animal’s character and temperament.
- They will ask you to fill in a form, to interact with potential purchase dogs or puppies, and to talk to handlers to assess your compatibility.
- They will make a home visit to you to assess whether your property is suitable for keeping the dog you have chosen.
- In most cases, you will miss seeing the dog develop from a puppy and your input into his/her character and behavior will be a little reduced.
- You will have less choice of dog type and know less about the dog’s background than you would for most pups.
- In a few cases, you may have to work hard with the dog to regain its trust in its owner and in other humans.
Web pages introducing the process are provided by:
A number of pedigree dogs are rescued or rehomed through breed societies.
The AKC operate a central “Rescue Network” to help locate these dogs
Good luck with finding the right puppy or dog for you.
Your new puppy will come with all those responsibilities for care, socialization, training, exercise, and health that you have taken over from the rehoming center. But (s)he will be a bundle of joy!
Finding a trustworthy breeder
Over several years some quality assurance schemes for dog breeders have started to operate. For pedigree dogs, the most prominent is the AKC breeders of merit program. These schemes are aimed at raising breeders standards and are useful in doing so, but do not offer an absolute guarantee. Some are limited in scope or have standards that are not sufficiently policed. Many excellent breeders have adopted such schemes, but many also exist outside them.
These are the questions you should ask about each breeder. It is essential that you are confident that your pup is what the breeder says it is and comes from the background and conditions that the breeder claims.
Q. Is the breeder happy for you to visit the puppy where it was bred and see it with its mother?
If not, please reconsider using this breeder or supplier. Please notify the authorities if you believe there is a welfare issue.
What a puppy learns in its first few weeks is very important to its future development.
During the first weeks of life, puppies are developing very rapidly. The environment they are in and the experiences that they have, influence how the brain develops and the behaviors they show. They learn what is important in life and how they can achieve it. Where they do not experience particular things, they are more likely to be worried about them later.
For example, if a dog does not experience children as a puppy, he or she is more likely to be wary when they first meet children later in life. If they have never been apart from mother and siblings, they are more likely to be distressed by being separated when you take them home. It is therefore very important to check the environment of the puppy that you are considering carefully and ask the breeder lots of questions about the experiences that puppies have had.
What should I check in particular?
You should check whether the puppy has been kept in a house or similar domestic environment, or in a kennel. Puppies that have been kept in a house may be more likely to experience the normal things that happen in a domestic situation, such as people coming and going, the noise of domestic appliances, etc. However, that is not always the case – puppies may be kept in a back bedroom or out of the way place where they experience very little. Equally, where puppies have been born in a kennel environment, breeders may have been very careful about ensuring they have a range of suitable experiences.
Ask lots of questions to get a feel for how much the breeder has done with their puppies – in general the more varied experiences a puppy has had will prepare them better for the changes and experiences of living in a new home. Ideally the puppy that you are visiting should have experienced the following things as a minimum.
• Contact with a minimum of four adults other than those in the family, including at least one person from both genders;
• Contact with children, preferably in different age groups;
• Familiar and unfamiliar people coming in and out of the area in which puppies are housed without necessarily interacting with puppies;
• Contact with adult dogs, other than the puppy’s mother, preferably of a breed or breeds which are morphologically distinct and without any behavioral problems;
• Handling all over, including being picked up, feet handled and ears checked by at least four people;
• Wearing a collar;
• Being housed briefly in a restricted environment (e.g. indoor kennel);
• Brief separations from mother and siblings in the company of people;
• Normal household noises, such as vacuum cleaners and washing machines (through direct experience if possible, or via recordings in a kennel);
• Exposure to other noises that dogs are likely to experiences as an adult, such as traffic and fireworks. These should initially be played to a puppy at low volume to avoid causing a fearful response;
• Being in a vehicle and preferably being taken for one or two short rides;
• Periods in contact with people without interaction.
Q. Can the breeder provide a lot of information about the puppy, its behavior, its socialization and its experiences?
If not, this may not be a reason to abandon this breeder but is not a helpful sign as it suggests you are dealing with an agent rather than the real breeder. It is important that you deal directly with the puppy’s breeder to be confident that the puppy’s first few weeks have been handled well. You should continue with questions about this breeder.
Q. Does the breeder insist that the puppy is at least 8 weeks old before you can take it away?
Weaning of pups is typically complete by eight weeks, and socialization has proceeded to a point where re-homing is acceptable, although many breeders consider that it is better to leave rehoming a little longer.
Q. Can the breeder tell you all about their own dogs and how often they breed from them?
Any genuine breeder will have this information.
Q. Can the breeder tell you about the dogs they have bred before and put you in touch with owners?
This may not be a reason to abandon this breeder, who may be careful and honest, but inexperienced. But for most breeders, it is not a helpful sign. You should continue with questions about this breeder.
Q. Can the breeder advise you whether information that you have found out about the breed is correct and offer you long term guidance?
Puppy contracts contain information about the puppy, its parents, and the way it was raised. They are a very useful way of avoiding misunderstandings that can arise in buying a puppy, for example about the care that has been given and the obligations taken on by the seller.
A very good example, drawn up by the AKC.
Q. Will the breeder provide all the relevant paperwork with the puppy – a Puppy Contract or Health Pack? This should include details of the health and health tests for the pup’s parents.
If not, This may not be a reason to abandon this breeder but is not a helpful sign. A less experienced breeder may not have come across puppy contracts. You should continue with questions about this breeder.
Q. Will the breeder direct you to a professional for advice if you are unsure?
This could be for example the puppies’ veterinary practice, a breed club secretary or another established dog breeder.
Things to Think About when Buying a Puppy
“A dog is for life, not just for Christmas”
The Dogs Trust’s famous slogan must be uppermost in the mind of anyone considering buying a puppy or re-homing a dog.
A dog will be your friend, companion, entertainer, and playmate for the next fifteen or so years, but will also be your responsibility for all of that period.
So you need to know something about what you are taking on, and to get things right, right from the start.
The Advisory Council web site goes through some of the questions you must consider in detail.
First and foremost, what type of dog is right for you?
Dogs come in many different shapes, sizes, and personalities. There is lots of information available on the web about different breeds and types of dogs, although the sheer amount of this information can be confusing.
Pedigree dogs breed true to type and within a breed may also exhibit behavioral traits that are more associated with that breed. If you visit the mother of a pedigree litter, you will get a good idea of the general shape, size, and appearance of the offspring. For a mixed breed dog, on the other hand, the type and adult size of offspring may vary quite markedly from that of the mother.
Space and size
You should consider the size of the dog that you want in relation to the space you have available in your house or flat, and in your garden, if you have one. You should also think about your own size, health (and likely future health) and temperament, and the ease with which you will be able to handle and manage a given size or type of dog.
Time and lifestyle
You need to consider the time that you will need to socialize, exercise, stimulate, groom, and toilet your dog. This could be from at least one to several hours per day. Do you like being outdoors? People with dogs tend to get outside more than the general population. Dogs are social animals. What will happen to your dog during the working day?
You will need to consider the costs of dog ownership, especially in the first year, when they are likely to be around $2000.
First and foremost, are you buying a healthy puppy from an environment where important early socialization has already taken place? A home breeder is in the best position to provide this, whilst for re-homed dogs, there may have been issues prior to re-homing that cause additional later difficulties. You need to be able to spot a healthy and well-socialized dog and a good breeder.
Where to Purchase
The Council advises against any purchase from the back of a van or from a breeder who brings the pup to you, and we advise extreme caution if considering a purchase from a pet shop. It is far preferable to see puppies with their mother and where they were bred. We will suggest some questions to ask breeders and some observations you should make, and about the “puppy contract” that you should agree with the breeder of any dog that you purchase.
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An editorial in Bahar titled, “Sultan Qabus Is Coming to Iran as Rouhani’s First Guest; the Mediator Is on His Way to Tehran” highlights the role Oman has played during previous issues between Iran and the West (release of UK sailors arrested by the IRGC Navy in the Persian Gulf, the three US tourists arrested at the Iran-Iraq border, and the release of Iranian diplomat Nasratollah Tajik, who was under house arrest in the UK). The author underlines the importance of relations with Oman, maintaining “that unlike other littoral countries of the Persian Gulf, Tehran-Muscat relations have always remained friendly.” The daily cites the relationship between Sultan Qabus and President Rouhani, when he led Iran’s nuclear negotiation team, and adds, “Now, the former Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) as the president is hosting a king, who knows what role he can play in international relations and disputes? Hence, it is unlikely that he [Rouhani] will simply ignore this opportunity, especially considering the fact that his government is determined to put interaction with the world at the top of its agenda.” Related: Iran denies plans to establish ties with US through Oman (many editorials in the Iranian press have been dedicated to the upcoming visit to Iran by Qabus).
Oman can play an important role in mediation between Iran and the West
- Published: 10 days ago on Friday, 23 August 2013
- By: Iran Daily Brief
- Last Modified: August 23, 2013 @ 11:15 am
- Filed Under: International
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But, since I get asked so often, I will go over my simple local setup.
Let’s begin with the tool most near and dear to my heart. The Stackery CLI lets you deploy all your serverless resources all at once, and has local development superpowers that let your local code get responses from resources inside your AWS cloud. I would love to go into great depth about why our CLI is so great, but we’ve written that piece already :)
There are a few prerequisites that deserve mention on their own:
You’ll need at least two accounts to get started:
And you’ll almost certainly end up using
Though alternatives do exist and Github isn’t integral to my current workflow.
Of course, you have a choice when it comes to IDEs and you can find a surfeit of forums about why one is better than the other. I’ll spare you my own entry about why Microsoft’s VSCode is my choice and instead just say that it is.
Visual Studio code is based closely on the design of Sublime Text, which is still a great code editor though it does cost a bit. Atom, from GitHub, is another free editor with a nice clean interface but I didn’t really find it up to scratch, particularly since it’s hard to find some of the plugins closely related to serverless and AWS.
VSCode has a nice light interface that gives tons of visual space for code. Its most important feature is its fantastic variety of plugins
I’ll note that VSCode has a ton of cool features that I just don’t use: git tracking, and the internal command line are both really useful features that I’m just too used to doing in a separate window. The plugins I do use:
The VS Code + Stackery Plugin unlocks a lot of capabilities:
The only thing I use beyond those listed above is the git CLI. Right now I’m on a very small team and if I were working with more people I might well choose a visual explorer for git.
I use a background image and old-style green text, not because it improves ergonomics but why are we working with computers all day if they don’t look cool?
You can serverless in many different ways, but the goal should always be simplicity— if you’re wrestling with your tools or tracking changes with your team via a spreadsheet, you should probably rethink your setup. Remember serverless is not a technology and you should always be focusing on business logic rather than the details of your platform.
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Illinois cannabis marketing regulations for cannabis businesses.
RULES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMPASSIONATE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS PILOT PROGRAM
SECTION 1290.455 DISPENSARY ADVERTISEMENTS
Section 1290.455 Dispensary Advertisements
a) No registered dispensing organization shall place or maintain, or cause to be placed or maintained, an advertisement of cannabis or a cannabis-infused product in any form or through any medium:
1) Within 1,000 feet of the perimeter of a school grounds, playground, recreation center or facility, child care center, public park or library, or any game arcade admission to which is not restricted to persons age 21 years or older;
2) On or in a public transit vehicle or public transit shelter; or
3) On or in a publicly-owned or-operated property.
b) This Section does not apply to a noncommercial message.
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As a seller, there are five questions you should ask an agent before they list your home:
- Will they hire a professional photographer? As you may know, 90% of all buyers find their home online, so if your home doesn’t have great photos, you won’t have great showings, which will lead to a longer time on the market.
- Will they hire a professional stager to help you depersonalize your home and give it that “wow!” factor?
- Will they hire a professional cleaning crew to clean your home and help prepare it for showings?
- Will they hire a professional appraiser to measure the home’s square footage and make sure it’s accurate?
- What is their follow-up plan? How do they plan on following up with prospective buyers who call in and ask for details about the home and agents who showed the home who might have interested buyers? You need to know their follow-up plan so they’re not just hoping the home sells.
If you have any more questions about what to ask an agent before they listing your home or you have any other real estate needs, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’d be glad to help you.
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Artificial grass is a part of any modern lawn and a great alternative to natural, high-maintenance grass. It is a sign of our times to save time, and artificial grass is just one example of this mentality. People like to have aesthetically pleasing and low maintenance backyards. And it is not because they are lazy; they work too hard and have no time to take proper care of the greenery. The question now is whether installing artificial grass will save you all of the trouble.
What about weeds? Can they penetrate even an artificial turf and destroy the perfect backyard? Well, let’s answer all those questions haunting you at night.
Is it possible?
Obviously, artificial grass is more weed resistant than the natural one. Most artificial grass producers claim that such a lawn is a weed-free product, but is it a truthful statement? The answer to this question depends on the installation process used for our grass. Do you have a protective weed barrier to your lawn? Or is your grass called “maintenance-free”? You should be aware that as long as your artificial grass is installed with the proper surface prep, there should be no weeds growing through the turf. If you buy your lawn that is both easy to properly install and from a trusted producer, like easigrass uk, weeds shouldn’t be much of a worry. So if you can, always go for a professional installation, rather than doing it on your own.
However, even with the highest quality lawns, it is still possible for weeds to grow around the edges or through the small holes in the material underneath the grass. It is good to know that weeds that can grow through artificial turf are usually not able to develop a firm root, so they are easily removable.
Artificial grass design vs. weeds
Artificial lawns are actually designed to make it extremely difficult for weeds to grow. There are many reasons why weeds have a difficult time growing in your backyard. They are:
- Too many protective layers to penetrate. Weeds, surprisingly, need to have a lot of space to grow. They spread their seeds through the wind and by attaching to clothing or the fur of animals. With artificial turf, this space is highly limited because of the number of protective layers installed underneath.
- Difficulties with access to the water. Water tends to be funneled away from the artificial grass through a network of grooves and channels. This protects your artificial lawn from water damage and also, at the same time, makes it difficult for weeds to grow.
- Lack of nutritional support. Little sunlight, little water, this all results in the poor nutritional value of the soil. Even if a weed is able to grow through the protective layers, it is far weaker than the one that would grow on a natural lawn.
This is precisely how the artificial grass is designed to prevent weed spreading in your backyard. It is great to hear that your lawn is protected and that the threat of a massive threat of weeds is eliminated.
Maintenance tips and tricks for weed prevention
As mentioned before, the design and proper installation might not be enough to stop weeds from growing. They are a very stubborn type of plant. So if you will find one or two weeds trying to ruin your perfect lawn, do not hesitate and follow those simple steps listed below.
- Firstly, brush your lawn regularly to get rid of all the weed seeds that might be transported through the air. This is the most crucial thing to dd, especially during summer months, when the weather is optimal for the weeds to grow.
- Secondly, take care of the area surrounding your artificial grass. Whether it is trees or flowers, if you care for them too, this should reduce the weed growth. Also, if you have a leaf blower, run it against your artificial lawn at least once during the late autumn season.
- Next, apply a weed killer if needed. Once you spot a weed coming out of your artificial grass, it is time to act. Please get rid of it, and spray your lawn with a weed killer solution to prevent any other weeds from growing.
Natural weed killers
When it comes to weed killers, you can go to a specialistic shop and buy a ready to go detergent that will solve all of your weed problems. But, you can also save some money and use natural weed killers that you can make yourself. Vodka or vinegar mixed with water will help get the same result as a store-bought weed killer. And if you are not of a fan of the smell of such detergents, add a few drops of essential oil of your choice. If you follow all the tips mentioned above, you will become the owner of a weeds-free artificial lawn!
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I am completely delighted with my new system. Andrew (and Russell) thank you for traveling all the way from Adelaide to Cockatoo, Victoria for the install. I can safely say I have the finest Aquaponics setup in Cockatoo, perhaps even further afield! I thoroughly appreciate the highly professional and helpful pre-sales and order engagement process. And am thrilled with the quality of the system that you have installed for me. From the quality of the components through to the excellent design of water flow and overall system and the attention to detail in every respect – I couldn’t be happier. Thank you for taking the time to make this such a great experience and to create such a fantastic outcome. And it was a delight to host you both. And to draw on your substantial knowledge and experience Andrew. Invaluable time. Thank you.
"A friend was doing aquaponics and I learned how fantastic it was after 12 months of searching the internet and learning about aquaponics. Then another friend told me about a WEA course to be held on aquaponics. That's when I met Andrew Dezsery as he ran the course, it was his teaching that made me realize I knew very little.
His course opened up my eyes a lot wider and gave me the true science of it all. I bought a book and the Aquaponics 101 interactive CD from him, which gave me an even more in depth understanding of Aquaponics. What I missed listening during the course I found it in depth on the Aquaponics 101 DVD, it works very well and a great reference. I also learned Andrew supplied systems and eventually bought one of his smaller systems the Aquaorganic® 780. They are brilliant and so easy to operate and maintain and I have raised silver perch and trout over a foot long.
I am confident now and expanding and building a 6m x 6m greenhouse and will be buying a larger family system of Andrew's design through 1Aquaponics. (In progress right now!) He gives you the highest quality, excellent service and it is all worth it. With Regards Geoff Gransbury"
Geoff has since purchased his Aquaorganic® 2000 NFT system and has turned his passion into a successful little enterprise, selling some high-grade produce to a local market.
leading the way in implementing dedicated aquaculture management legislation as well as pioneering training in aquaponic systems for commercial use.By Christine Brown-Paul. In South Australia’s lush Riverland region, one grower has plans to use his business to help at-risk Indigenous youth learn about aquaponics.
A conversation with South Australian aquaponics grower, Dominic Smith, gives new insight into the phrase: giving back”. Himself a beneficiary of professional mentoring, Dominic runs Pundi Produce, an aquaponics operation at Monash in the Riverland and is keen to use his business as a platform to help train young Indigenous locals in the science of aquaponics, something that is close to his heart.
Normally associated with citrus and stonefruit production, South Australia’s Riverland is rapidly becoming a new production centre for aquaponics. Besides offering easy access to water, the Riverland is ideal for aquaponic production thanks to its low pest and disease pressure. “I was first involved in aquaculture at Eurbra Agricultural High School and decided to move into aquaponics (a few years ago, building my system this year),” Dominic says. “I have received a lot of support and advice from my mentor, Andrew Dezsery, who is an (aquaculture and) aquaponics consultant. "I'd obviously like to expand the business and upgrade into the future, but I'd also like to go down the track of hiring troubled youth and trying to help guide them down the right track,” says Dominic who himself boasts Indigenous heritage,” he says.
“Aquaponics combines fish farming and horticulture in a system combining the production of freshwater fish and hydroponic vegetables. It results in high yields and quality with low input costs and efficient water use.” Aquaponics uses water-saving recirculation technology – fish housed in tanks produce the fertiliser for the plants, the waste is filtered and pumped out to the plants to use the nutrients, the clean water then flows back through another filter to the fish tanks.
At Pundi Produce, the system uses Central Irrigation Trust water straight from the River Murray. "For a traditional crop of vegetables at, say, Virginia, we'd be looking at 36,000 litres to grow $100 of produce," Andrew Dezsery says. "Hydroponics is 600L, whereas with aquaponics it's 175L because we're reticulating that water. It's been calculated out that we can grow 222 tonnes a hectare, which is absolutely mind-blowing. Recent findings show that, increasingly, produce from aquaponics systems is favoured by chefs and consumers looking for pesticide-free herbs and vegetables. “At Pundi Produce, we grow herbs and vegetables, such as coriander, basil and strawberries without using pesticides, herbicides and fertilisers,” Dominic says.
Other crops include spring onions, bok choy and various lettuces. “Our customers prefer to eat produce that is fresh and healthy, not contaminated through pesticides.” In addition to selling direct to the public at Riverland farmers' markets, Dominic has been supplying home delivery service Riverland Fresh and local restaurants. He also adds value by selling pesto produced using his basil crop. "Dominic is already producing pesto, dried products and has received good reviews from chefs and supermarkets for the product," says Andrew. With Andrew’s help, Dominic first started his aquaponic operation with a 3000-litre tank of silver perch and a (15 meter by 14 meter) area of hydroponic tables (and beds).
Three weeks after the fish were released into the tank, the first crop of herbs and vegetables were planted. "What's growing (Dominic’s) produce is basically a waste product of fish farming," Andrew says. "Normally, this would get disposed of using back flushing or water exchange methods because the nitrates become toxic but here, we're removing those toxins by recirculating water with plant production and producing food we can eat. "Eighty per cent of the cash flow comes out of the horticulture side, and that's run on our waste product,” he says. "We're recycling the nutrient all the time, we're not losing it. When we feed the fish, it's like putting fertiliser in, but in this case nature breaks it down and gives us the nutrient-filled water for plants and then biologically polished water back for the fish. "The food is delivered straight to the rootzone, and it's always there, so the plant can take up whatever nutrients it needs without waiting for a foliar based fertilizer application,” Andrew says.
Pioneering aquaponics training in AustraliaAndrew Dezsery has been involved in the (Aquaponic movement since 1996), and says more and more people are becoming aware of the benefits farming this way can provide. With a Masters Degree in Aquaculture Science and over (25) years experience in the aquaculture and fisheries industries, Andrew spent five years developing and running a successful pilot facility at Lewiston, South Australia with business colleague Dr. Neil Griffiths and technician Gavin Smith. The trio went on to further “value add” the integrated farming process of aquaponics by combining meat rabbit production utilising the wastage from the horticulture grown produce with commercial profitability. Once this project was completed he became involved in setting up a new project at Loxton in South Australia’s Riverland under the auspices of the Australian Government’s incentive, Caring for our Country and the Loxton to Bookpurnong Local Action Planning (LBLAP) Committee. Andrew designed and installed two commercial aquaponic facilities and has taught this new style of farming state-wide as well as to 30 selected participants from the local area at the Loxton training facility – one of them, Dominic Smith from Pundi Produce.Australia's first aquaponics training facility in Loxton S.A. taught these local growers how to develop sustainable farming practices and turn soluble fish waste into plant food, with a minimal amount of water use.
The LBLAP Committee with the help of Andrew Dezsery and the South Australian Murray Darling Basin Natural Resource Management (SAMDBNRM) developed the project after a public meeting on aquaponics in 2008, which generated considerable interest. The committee's project manager, Craig Ferber, says it is a sustainable way to improve farming practices and biosecurity. "The desired outcome I suppose is to maximise the potential of the water," he said. "Obviously, that's a resource that's becoming more and more valuable. "With aquaponics, the only water lost is a bit of evaporation and what the plants actually utilise." Mr Ferber says it has plenty of benefits for the horticulture industry. "We're hopeful that there will be a take-up of this industry in the local area, that's part of the project to test this as a proof of concept, so we're in the throes of proving that and we're pretty confident it will do," he said. The public funded facility is now solely in control of a private farmer at the closure of the project in June 2013 and Andrew works as an extension officer, mentor and trainer furthering the benefits of this work in the Riverland region for the SAMDBNRM.
A fishy tale Andrew Dezsery says that aquaculture grown species suitable for aquaponics include but are not limited to: Barramundi, Jade Perch, Murray Cod, Silver Perch, Golden Perch, Rainbow Trout, Yabbies and Redclaw in Queensland territories. “At Pundi Produce, we have Silver Perch and Rainbow Trout, which are hardy species,” Dominic says. The trout - which thrive in cool water - have been added into a second tank to keep water nutrient levels high as perch growth slows over winter. The fish will be harvested in eight to nine months.“As plant nutrients in aquaponics are obtained from food fed to fish, 10 of the 13 essential nutrients required for plant growth are delivered through fish waste,” Andrew says. “With some modification, a variety of Australian aquaculture species may be used in aquaponic production. Some will require different tank depths, shape and hydrodynamics. However, it is the protein efficiency and content of the feeds used in production that will dictate the production efficacies of integration into aquaponics. Protein requirements for Australian species are almost one-third higher than omnivorous species such as tilapia which, are grown in the USA based aquaponic systems,” Andrew says.
“This provides, for the Australian farmer, a higher nutrient recovery for plant and horticulture production. Based on UVI data, Australian carnivorous native species require 40–55 grams of high protein fish feed per square metre for horticulture in a raft production system, whereas 60–100 grams are required for tilapia in the same system using low protein feeds. “As with marine aquaculture, it was not until marine algal and plankton species were identified and their production methods honed for green water culture, that the rapid onset of multi-marine species production and development took place. Consequently, more work needs to be done in understanding interactive beneficial bacteria and other micro flora and fauna for aquaponics,” he says.
A viable option for the future Writing in Commercial Integrated Farming of Aquaculture and Horticulture, Andrew Dezsery believes that commercial aquaponics is now a viable option for farmers seeking to diversify into water efficient food production. He also says that aquaponics is gaining in popularity, particularly in the USA where farmers are looking for small commercial ventures to supplement their incomes. “Farmers have discovered that when comparisons are made between the costs of fish feed calculated and the cost of fertiliser, the additional available organic wastes made available from aquaponics can add significant value to their production input performance and ultimately, production outputs and savings,”
Andrew says. “The integration of aquaculture and horticulture in the USA and Canada is targeted at the water consuming industry. Aquaponic production combining fish and horticulture is the most efficient means of operation. “The average raft culture system in commercial aquaponics use based on UVI methodology has a 110 cubic metre water holding capacity that can produce around 12 tonnes of food per year. Per acre, this extrapolates to around 90,000 kilograms of food production,” he says. “Not only are integrated aquaponic footprints more efficient compared to field crops, but plants grown in aquaponic systems tend to grow more rapidly, have ample water and nutrients, and enjoy a competitive weed-free environment.
Consequently, aquaponic systems are small and cost efficient.” Andrew says that in Australia, aquaponics can be both environmentally sound and commercially viable, especially in a dry region such as South Australia. “Australia’s status as an environmentally friendly producer of aquatic food provides the domestic aquaculture sector with a significant comparative advantage in export markets. Quality assurance, accreditation policies and international standards have been developed by the industry sectors. Industry training is also well underway to ensure accreditation standards for aquaculture exports are maintained. Growth of the Australian aquaculture industry has been assisted by organisations such as the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) and Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) who have funded numerous collaborative research and development projects,” Andrew says. “If integrated inland aquaponic farming is to survive and prosper, existing and prospective industry participants will need to have access to appropriate training and professional development support.
In his opening address, Chair of the recent June 2014 World Aquaculture Conference in Adelaide, Graham Mair delivered the following thoughts on the growth of the aquaculture industry in South Australia: “The South Australian aquaculture industry is highly regarded around the world and is leading the way in implementing dedicated aquaculture management legislation. Sustainable aquaculture is acknowledged as the greatest opportunity to meet the demand in growth of the world’s future seafood needs. South Australia has in place good governance and procedures to regulate and facilitate the development of aquaculture industries. “The framework established by the South Australian Government and industry stakeholders ensures ecological sustainable development while providing certainty and opportunity for industry investment. “The industry has taken a cooperative approach to research, planning, management and environmental monitoring processes that are seeing the industry make significant inroads in international and domestic markets, with significant growth expected.”
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You might feel sure that a horse is not a Flamingo, a Polar Bear, a Tomato, a Teapot, a pair of Bootlaces, a Taxidermist, a Rat Catcher or a Flea but you’d be wrong. Racehorse owners often give their horses bizarre names that would seem to make success impossible. Luckily, thoroughbreds are able to defy such handicaps. A Spaniel has won the Derby (1831), a Crow the St Leger (1976), a Butterfly the Oaks (1860) and, difficult to imagine, Oscar Wilde the Welsh National (1958). It’s bonkers. Bonkers won at Southwell in 2002. Over the centuries there have been hundreds of thousands of different names bestowed or inflicted on racehorses and in Fifty Shades Of Hay, David Ashforth has picked out a selection to baffle, surprise and amuse in equal measure.
"...witty and erudite, as you would expect, and I can’t stop leafing through it." Tony Paley, Racing editor at The Guardian and The Observer
"The aim of a racing author is to write a book which reaches beyond the parish boundary and appeals to a wider public... one which I have no doubt will clear the boundary ropes is Fifty Shades of Hay." Marcus Armytage, The Telegraph
Paperback, 978-1-910497-71-5, 272 pages, published 21st September
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ID: 15002 (AEG-LCT-LCK-15-EBB)
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No Coupon Required Features Ultra realistic stamped steel riveted receiver to simulate the look and feel of an actual AK rifle Heavy weight steel barrel, gas piston assembly, front sight, and muzzle Redesigned handguard assembly with 20mm Picatinny rail interface for lights, grips and other accessories Side folding adjustable buffer tube style stock w/ polymer stock with QD sling attachment point Full length top rail dust cover for optics Adjustable rear leaf sight Standard ver.3 gearbox w/ 9mm bearings (upgradeable w/ standard TM compatible parts) w/ heavy weight EBB bolt Easy access / easy to adjust slide style hopup Manufacturer: LCT Airsoft FPS Range: 400-420 Specifications: Length:
860mm-950mm, 685mm (Adjustable, Folded)
130rd Mid- Capacity. Works with LCT, G&P and other compatible AK Series Airsoft AEG Magazines
14mm Barrel threads / 28mm Flash hider Negative
Ver 3 Full Metal, Fully Upgradeable
11.1v LiPo recommended (Battery not included. Wired to handguard with small Tamiya connector)
Gun, Magazine, Manual
About LCT Airsoft
When it comes to Airsoft externals, LCT is one of the most prolific brands on the market. LCT prides themselves in making some of the most realistic replicas in Airsoft through great attention to detail and by closely replicating the same manufacturing processes used to make their real firearm counterparts.LCT shows the same level of commitment for their AEG internals as their externals; the LCT gearboxes feature an enhanced list of parts users would typically upgrade to. These high performance, reinforced internals boast greatly improved reliability while still remaining completely Tokyo Marui (TM) compatible.
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Maveric Abella aspires to innovate healthcare that is impactful to Native Hawaiians by studying Bioengineering at Columbia University. She has conducted independent projects dealing with cancer types relevant to her Native Hawaiian community at the University of Hawai‘i Cancer Center, and she is excited to participate in research that will further benefit Pacific Islanders in the Marshall Islands. As a bioengineer, she has developed two biological experiments to be implemented on the International Space Station. She has also become involved with the Columbia Space Initiative as the CubeSat Mission Co-Director and is also the Vice President of the Columbia Mālama Hawai‘i Club. She plans on meshing her love of engineering and cultural background to improve the well-being of underrepresented communities. Her overall interest in space, adventure, and improving the lives of Pacific Islanders inspires her work and dedication to the K1 project.
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All products are sold by "Kare Enterprise Pvt Ltd"
Uniqueness of this M’Tek kit:
- High quality electro-plating
- Socket head bolts as per international norms on screwdrivers
- Engineering grade plastic used wherever necessary
- Actual detailed scale models
- Illustrated step-by-step instruction manuals
- Promotes STEM learning
This fabulous compilation of metal components and parts is virtually a miniature automobile assembly-line in a box. You can make as many as 6 swanky automobile models which look quite stunning. Let your skills race with this mind-blowing model cars.
With this kit you can construct, dismantle and rebuild multi-models of different cars. You learn many mechanical skills in this constructive journey using the diverse range of metal parts, screws, connectors, nuts etc. using the Allen key and spanner. You can go one step further and innovate to construct your own designer car using your imagination.
The comprehensive illustrated instruction book is directed to modeling cars starting from the basics and is the perfect resource for beginners.
All products are typically shipped within 3 working days.
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As a Beverly Hills-trained rhinoplasty surgeon in Charlotte, one of the most intricate yet rewarding procedures that I perform is a teen rhinoplasty. Due to the fact that the rhinoplasty is being performed on a young patient, it is crucial to bring natural looking results, as well as an age appropriate look that will be in harmony as facial features continue to grow. A teen rhinoplasty is performed at Carolina Facial Plastics only when the young patient desires the procedure on his/her own desires and not as a result of outside pressures.
Remarkable Results, Exceptional Care
Dr. Kulbersh is proud to announce the opening of Fairview Surgical Suites and Fairview Recovery Retreat, two cutting-edge medical centers that will provide patients with exclusive, private surgical treatment at a dedicated facility followed by an comprehensive post-operative care in a luxurious 5-star hotel setting with various amenities and services.
Schedule your surgical procedure and recovery at Fairview Surgical Suites and Fairview Recovery Retreat today! Contact the specialists at Carolina Facial Plastics to learn more.
What is Teen Rhinoplasty?
A rhinoplasty, or nose job, performed on patients under the age of twenty is considered a teen rhinoplasty. This rhinoplasty procedure generally involves the same surgical techniques used on adult patients, however the difference is usually a more perceptible outcome. As a board certified head and neck surgeon who underwent fellowship training in rhinoplasty surgery with some of the best facial plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills, I strongly feel that creating a symmetrical, natural-looking nose is the primary goal of teen rhinoplasty. During the initial consultation, we will discuss your concerns and desires and I can then decide whether a closed, open, or non-surgical rhinoplasty would be the best approach to achieving your goals.
Before anyone, particularly a teenager, undergoes a rhinoplasty in Charlotte , I believe it imperative to establis
h the motivations behind the desire for surgery. I strongly urge teen patients to include their family members in the rhinoplasty process, both before and after surgery.
It is common for a teen rhinoplasty to involve more discernable aesthetic changes in comparison to an adult rhinoplasty because the most common goal of a teenage rhinoplasty is to minimize the appearance of an obvious characteristic of the nose that is creating facial imbalance. Some typical reasons a teen may seek a rhinoplasty include the following:
- Dorsal Hump
- Uneven Nostrils
- Crooked Nose
- Long or Short Nose
- Bulbous Tip
- Nasal Injury
Teen Rhinoplasty & Breathing Problems
Teen patients seeking a nose job are often concerned with improving their breathing function as well as improving the appearance of their nose. Nasal obstruction often causes fatigue, exercise i
ntolerance, as well as trouble sleeping.
I encourage teens with nasal obstruction to schedule a consultation so that I can evaluate nasal function and determine the exact cause of the problems. Some of the most commonmedical conditions that cause nasal obstruction are:
- Chronic Sinusitis
Common structural issues that can cause nasal obstruction are:
- Deviated septum
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Narrowing of the nasal valves (both internal and external)
Steps to Remove a Nasal Hump During Rhinoplasty
If a medical cause is the source of your breathing trouble, it is typically best treated with medication. Structural problems, however, are more commonly treated through surgery, although some patients who have turbinate hypertrophy can use steroid nasal sprays to try to shrink them. Turbinate reduction surgery can be performed, though, if the steroid sprays do not work.
During your consultation at Carolina Facial Plastics, and after a comprehensive examination, I can devise a recommended treatment plan to help restore normal breathing function.
What Makes Teen Rhinoplasty Unique
It is often a tough decision for a parent to agree to allow their child to have a rhinoplasty. There are various thoughts, opinions, and concerns that come up on the subject, but there are no right or wrong answers. It is important to know that your teen wants to undergo a rhinoplasty for the right reasons and be comfortable in your decision.
Visit medlineplus.gov for information on rhinoplasty surgery for your teen.
Teen Rhinoplasty Frequently Asked Questions
If your teen is considering a rhinoplasty, then you likely have many questions about the teen rhinoplasty procedure. To help you and your teen understand the procedure, I’ve answered several of the most common rhinoplasty questions to help you in your research.
Q: Who should I see for a teen rhinoplasty?
A: Choosing a highly-regarded, experienced rhinoplasty expert is key to ensuring that the nose is treated with the best care and ideal results are achieved. I am a board-certified head and neck surgeon with specializedtraining in rhinoplasty, trained by the top Beverly Hills facial plastic surgeons. This experience and training allows me to provide my patients, adults and teens alike, with a unique surgical approach that brings natural-looking results. Selecting an expert rhinoplasty surgeon in Charlotte will be one of the best ways to ensure a satisfactory outcome.
Q: Who is a candidate for teen rhinoplasty?
A: A good candidate for teen rhinoplasty is usually any healthy teen who has the proper motivations for undergoing the procedure. Schedule a consultation to see if you are a good candidate.
Q: How much does teen rhinoplasty cost?
A: Each patient has a unique nose, therefore it is challenging to have one set price for a teen rhinoplasty. During your consultation, however, I will examine your nose, listen to your concerns and desired outcome, and develop a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. After this initial consultation, my patient care coordinator can give you a cost estimate for the teen rhinoplasty.
Q: Am I too young for a teen rhinoplasty?
A: Female patients need to be at least 14 years old before undergoing a rhinoplasty, and male patients should be at least 15. It is important that females do not undergo a rhinoplasty until after their first menstrual cycle. Another important factor in determining whether or not a patient is a good candidate for a teen rhinoplasty is whether they have the maturity necessary to understand the implications of their decision.
How to Ensure the Results of a Rhinoplasty are Natural
Q: What are the risks associated with undergoing a teen rhinoplasty in Charlotte?
A: There are always some risks associated with any surgical procedure. Choosing an experienced, well-trained rhinoplasty surgeon, however, will greatly reduce the risks involved and increase your chances of experiencing a smooth and easy recovery with an optimal outcome.
As a board-certified head and neck surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty procedures, I know that selecting a surgeon you can trust is crucial when deciding to allow your teen to undergo a rhinoplasty, and I strive to make my patients as comfortable as possible through every step of the rhinoplasty process, from consultation to surgery and recovery. To learn more about teen rhinoplasty in Charlotte, contact me at Carolina Facial Plastics today by calling (704) 842-3644 to schedule your consultation.
To learn more about teen rhinoplasty, please contact Carolina Facial Plastics today.
Next, read about Ethnic Rhinoplasty.
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Prisma has been one of 2016’s top breakout apps, and has arguably been one of the most popular new apps of its kind. Now, it has got its biggest update, bringing “profiles” and its own “trending feed.”
A trending feed? Profiles? Yes. Both. Prisma is officially becoming a self-contained social network. Users can now share on the platform for other users who follow them to see; not just on other platforms. Users can “like” posts and can click on the location of each post to explore other posts near that location. A trending feed will bring interaction and engagement with posts, and profiles will bring user interaction, and of course influencers to the platform.
Prisma is in a unique situation, as it can still offer the promise of more engagement.
[quote]Theoretically, a user can post a picture, get likes and watch his or her post spread and cover the whole world.[/quote]
Both the iOS and Android versions of the app get the new “Profile” and “Feed” tabs, but also double the resolution for photos. The iOS app allows aspect ratio adjustments and also has a full-screen mode.
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Guinea Pig/If You Tell The Truth….
Dear Friends & Neighbors,
(Please click on red links & note magenta)
Pet of the Week, 11/18/2017, below:
This guinea pig is the spit image of one of our pets decades ago. Remarkable!
For more on guinea pigs, check out the excerpt from wikipedia on guinea pig, below, in italics:
The domestic guinea pig (Cavia porcellus), or simply guinea pig, also known as cavy or cuy as livestock, is a species of rodent belonging to the family Caviidae and the genus Cavia. Despite their common name, these animals are not in the pig family Suidae, nor do they come from Guinea. They originated in the Andes, and earlier studies based on biochemistry and hybridization suggest they are domestic descendants of a closely related species of cavy such as C. aperea, C. fulgida, or C. tschudii and, therefore, do not exist naturally in the wild. Recent studies applying molecular markers, in addition to studying the skull and skeletal morphology of current and mummified animals, revealed that the ancestor is most likely Cavia tschudii.
The domestic guinea pig plays an important role in the folk culture of many Indigenous South American groups, especially as a food source, but also in folk medicine and in community religious ceremonies. Since the 1960s, efforts have been made to increase consumption of the animal outside South America.
In Western societies, the domestic guinea pig has enjoyed widespread popularity as a household pet since its introduction by European traders in the 16th century. Their docile nature; friendly, even affectionate responsiveness to handling and feeding; and the relative ease of caring for them, continue to make guinea pigs a popular pet. Organizations devoted to competitive breeding of guinea pigs have been formed worldwide, and many specialized breeds of guinea pig, with varying coat colors and compositions, are cultivated by breeders.
Biological experimentation on guinea pigs has been carried out since the 17th century. The animals were frequently used as model organisms in the 19th and 20th centuries, resulting in the epithet “guinea pig” for a test subject, but have since been largely replaced by other rodents such as mice and rats. They are still used in research, primarily as models for human medical conditions such as juvenile diabetes, tuberculosis, scurvy, and pregnancy complications.
Quote of the Week, 11/18/2017, below:
Mark Twain once said, “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.”
Below, is an excerpt from wikipedia on Mark Twain, in italics:
Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was an American writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. Among his novels are The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) and its sequel, the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1885), the latter often called “The Great American Novel“.
Twain was raised in Hannibal, Missouri, which later provided the setting for Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. He served an apprenticeship with a printer and then worked as a typesetter, contributing articles to the newspaper of his older brother Orion Clemens. He later became a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi River before heading west to join Orion in Nevada. He referred humorously to his lack of success at mining, turning to journalism for the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise. His humorous story, “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County“, was published in 1865, based on a story that he heard at Angels Hotel in Angels Camp, California where he had spent some time as a miner. The short story brought international attention and was even translated into French. His wit and satire, in prose and in speech, earned praise from critics and peers, and he was a friend to presidents, artists, industrialists, and European royalty.
Twain earned a great deal of money from his writings and lectures, but he invested in ventures that lost most of it—notably the Paige Compositor, a mechanical typesetter that failed because of its complexity and imprecision. He filed for bankruptcy in the wake of these financial setbacks, but he eventually overcame his financial troubles with the help of Henry Huttleston Rogers. He chose to pay all his pre-bankruptcy creditors in full, even after he had no legal responsibility to do so.
Twain was born shortly after an appearance of Halley’s Comet, and he predicted that he would “go out with it” as well; he died the day after the comet returned. He was lauded as the “greatest humorist this country has produced”, and William Faulkner called him “the father of American literature“.
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Hi everyone. Long painful story short, I was finally diagnosed two months ago with Lyme after suffering through two years of unexplained fatigue, hair loss, muscle weakness and severe depression. I'm currently under a protocol of antibiotics and natural herbs to combat the disease. I know it's too early to feel much improvement (and I don't) but I'm very curious if anyone has had major fluid retention as a symptom of the Lyme. I've had it since the very beginning and it encompasses my entire body. I'm normally an avid fitness fanatic with weight lifting and HIIT cardio. I've also followed a low carb, no sugar, no dairy diet for 20 years and the only time I ever experienced water retention was when I would indulge in the occasional higher carb meal. But that was always temporary and went away after a few days. This fluid retention has been plaguing me for two years. It gets so bad my legs are nearly twice their size sometimes. And it is everywhere. My face, arms, back etc. Has anyone else encountered this symptom? Most people only complain about their face or feet swelling. It's starting to really add to my depression because I don't know if it will ever go away. I'm hoping as the disease subsides this will subside with it. Losing hope here! Thanks!
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Looking for something warm to fill your family's bellies on a cold wintery day? There's nothing better than a hot cup of soup to warm your insides! In this cooking tutorial, learn how to prepare a butternut squash soup with delicious corn fritters on the side! Yum!
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Belenios ? a deployed voting protocol used already in more
than 200 elections. Belenios extends Helios with an explicit
registration authority to obtain eligibility guarantees.
We offer two main results. First, we build upon a recent
framework for proving ballot privacy in EasyCrypt. Inspired
by our application to Belenios, we adapt and extend the privacy
security notions to account for protocols that include a registration
phase. Our analysis identifies a trust assumption which
is missing in the existing (pen and paper) analysis of Belenios:
ballot privacy does not hold if the registrar misbehaves, even
if the role of the registrar is seemingly to provide eligibility
guarantees. Second, we develop a novel framework for proving
strong verifiability in EasyCrypt and apply it to Belenios. In
the process, we clarify several aspects of the pen-and-paper
proof, such as how to deal with revote policies.
Together, our results yield the first machine-checked analysis
of both ballot privacy and verifiability properties for a
deployed electronic voting protocol. Perhaps more importantly,
we identify several issues regarding the applicability of existing
definitions of privacy and verifiability to systems other than
Helios. While we show how to adapt the definitions to the
particular case of Belenios, our findings indicate the need for
more general security notions for electronic voting protocols
with registration authorities.
We argue that the way the profiles are used over (longer) periods of time should play a more prominent role in the initial trust establishment. Intuitively, verification policies, in addition to static data, could check whether profiles are being used on a regular basis and have a convincing footprint of activities over various periods of time to be perceived as more trustworthy.
In this paper, we introduce Timeline Activity Proofs (TAP) as a new trust factor. TAP allows online users to manage their timeline activities in a privacy-preserving way and use them to bootstrap online trust, e.g., as part of registration to a new service. In our model we do not rely on any centralized social media platform. Instead, users are given full control over the activities that they wish to use as part of TAP proofs. A distributed public ledger is used to provide the crucial integrity guarantees, i.e., that activities cannot be tampered with retrospectively. Our TAP construction adopts standard cryptographic techniques to enable authorized access to encrypted activities of a user for the purpose of policy verification and is proven to provide data confidentiality protecting the privacy of user?s activities and authenticated policy compliance protecting verifiers from users who cannot show the required footprint of past activities.
issued by authorities to sign messages while also proving that their attributes satisfy
some policy. ABS schemes provide a
exible and privacy-preserving approach to authentication
since the signer's identity and attributes remain hidden within the anonymity set
of users sharing policy-conform attributes. Current ABS schemes exhibit some limitations
when it comes to the management and issue of attributes. In this paper we address the lack
of support for hierarchical attribute management, a property that is prevalent in traditional
PKIs where certiýcation authorities are organised into hierarchies and signatures are veriýed
along roots of trust.
Hierarchical Attribute-based Signatures (HABS) introduced in this work support delegation
of attributes along paths from the top-level authority down to the users while also ensuring
that signatures produced by these users do not leak their delegation paths, thus extending
the original privacy guarantees of ABS schemes. Our generic HABS construction also ensures
unforgeability of signatures in the presence of collusion attacks and contains an extended
traceability property allowing a dedicated tracing authority to identify the signer and reveal
its attribute delegation paths. We include a public veriýcation procedure for the accountability
of the tracing authority.
We anticipate that HABS will be useful for privacy-preserving authentication in applications
requiring hierarchical delegation of attribute-issuing rights and where knowledge of delegation
paths might leak information about signers and their attributes, e.g., in intelligent
transport systems where vehicles may require certain attributes to authenticate themselves
to the infrastructure but remain untrackable by the latter.
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I wanted to know if I can put up the Banners on this site on my website while giving the appropriate credit.
OZ and BB are pretty much right...in a way.Flash said:Firstly, stop arguing about something that you aren't clued up about. Secondly, I was merely pointing out that it's not BB's place to tell people that they can use anyone's work wherever they want, because it's not. Your aggression is misplaced and unwelcome, your argument as watertight as a collander.
Don't make me laugh. Your post illustrates the fact that it is you who lacks any kind of authority on this subject. You don't need a document or a patent for something to be copyrighted, it just aids the proving of ownership.BabyBoy said:Flash, stfu. You know nothing. Unless something is patented, has a copyright notice on-hand, or is just, IT IS NOT F*CKING COPYRIGHTED! A banner made and put out without any notice is free to be used ANYWHERE!
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Did you know that Ostriches don’t really bury their heads in the sand?
They lower their heads to the sand to scoop up sand and pebbles to help them digest. They also dig holes in the ground to bury their eggs.
But a little poetic license never hurt anyone. Facts notwithstanding, the Ostrich with its head in the sand remains a powerful metaphor in the English language, and an important cautionary tale.
We’re all different in the ways we respond to the probable but often overlooked, downplayed, or outright ignored problems that I call “gray rhinos.”
Take the Gray Rhino Quiz to find out how well you deal with the obvious dangers in your life, work and in the world around you.
Some of us are just the right amount of prepared, like Game Wardens. Some of us overreact to every little thing and end up not paying enough attention to what we should, like Chicken Little. An unfortunate few of us never see them coming in the first place and get flattened like the Pancake. Many of us are like Tourists on Safari: we want to see the big important things that might affect us, for better or for worse, but are still developing that skill.
If you’re an Ostrich, you at least see things coming even though you shy away. That’s a lot better than not seeing them at all.
Turning away from problems is a normal human psychological defense mechanism. If a problem seems overwhelming, avoiding it may be the only way you get through the other things you have to do.
But being an Ostrich will only set you up for more stress and make it even harder to cope.
Most likely, you feel powerless in face of whatever it is you’re facing: it seems too big compared to the emotional, physical, or financial resources you have on hand. So how do you find what you need to cope?
When you know your natural tendencies, you can make up for them. If you act like an Ostrich when you see a problem, try the following strategies:
- Start by telling yourself that you CAN get what you need. Write yourself a note to this effect and tape it to your desk or mirror.
- Ask yourself who can help you. Start among your friends, but also reach outside of your network for people who have gone through something similar, or have expertise in helping others to deal with it. Find a professional mentor; join a peer support group; or hire a coach or therapist.
- Break down a task into little steps. Starting with small, manageable goals will get you going in the right direction, and every success will build to a new one.
Pay attention to your progress and reward yourself. In fact, by taking the quiz and assessing your Gray Rhino type, you’ve already made a step forward. So, my Ostrich friend, pat yourself on the back!
Check back soon for more on the other Gray Rhino personalities.
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https://thegrayrhino.com/the-ostrich-gray-rhino-quiz-personality-profile/
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The act and the process of installing and maintaining the systems that are used for moving drinking water, sewage and proper drainage is very important and crucial in every building. The installation should be done effectively, while repair and maintenance should be done regularly as per when the needs arise. All this requires a specialist or a profession.
There are many reasons that may necessitate the work of plumbers Great Falls, VA in one’s house. Many of them are minor, and can easily be fixed. However, some will require an immediate attention and by a specialist. When the drains are clogged, they could lead to a water backup which could mean a flood on your floors. Issues with hot water, remodelling or adding new appliances, and leaks, among others are among the things which should be attended to with urgency when they are detected.
Finding good plumbers Great Falls, VA located can be quite tasking. Many customers will just ask their friends or their neighbours although this is still a source of information, it might not be the best. One can launch their search on the Internet With recent technology, there are very many companies that advertise their services online. They also give guidance on the rates and on their locations. Customers can also search in directories or consult other companies in the construction field.
In order to achieve the best quality, plumbing should be done by a professional. Plumbers Great Falls, VA located have enough skills to be able to determine the layout of the plumbing. They have the ability to detect faults and correctly diagnose them. Plumbing in Great Falls, VA are the best, since they have profound knowledge in installation, repairing and maintenance of all plumbing fixtures, in walls and floors.
When it comes to legal requirement, customers should ensure that they give work to legalized operators. The plumbers should possess valid licenses for operation and should exercise safety during their work. The plumbers Great Falls, VA should be able to meet the time deadlines and also meet the terms of the agreements.
Costs are a very critical area when it comes to any activity. Plumbers Great Falls, VA workers are out to maximize profits and customers are the ones to evaluate before entrusting a job to a plumber. Customers should have some estimates on the expected costs so as not to be overcharged. The costs are however determined by some factors like whether it’s an initial installation or just a repair. Repairing is cheaper than installation, and therefore pocket friendly. One should also consider the time to be used up in the project.
Essentially, quality plumbing is very important in ensuring a smooth running of our day to day activities. With the kitchen and the bathroom being an essential in every home, installation of plumbing systems therefore becomes a necessity.
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https://www.plumbingworldwide.com/important-tips-on-plumbers-great-falls-va-services/
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This month, we are rolling out several changes to our Visitor Parking feature.
August 2014 Visitor Parking Software Feature Improvements
Date Published: Nov 15th, 2017
Improved restrictions for parking permitsWe have made several changes to how our system handles the different restriction rules that many of our customers have regarding their visitor parking:
- Maximum permits or overnightsWe have revised the way our system handles limitations some buildings have around maximum numbers of issued permits. We can now define (with your guidance) how many permits or overnight stays per unit are allowed for a given time period. For example, if your building only allows 5 permits per unit per month, then we can setup the system so that this restriction is reflected.
- Maximum permit lengths We have also added a feature that allows you to setup a maximum time for individual permits. So, for example, if your condo only issues permits for a maximum of 2 days, we can setup the system so that your security team cannot issue a parking permit for longer than this period.
- Restricted access for resident vehicles The system now has the capability to restrict visitor parking for resident vehicles. Whenever a guard types in a license plate number that belongs to a resident’s registered vehicle, the system will show them a notification and prevent them from saving the record.
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https://www.condocontrolcentral.com/blog/august-2014-visitor-parking-enhancements/
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Integration of Short-Term Rentals Continues [METASEARCH / SHORT-TERM RENTALS]
("Google Is Testing Vacation Rental Search in Its Hotel Price-Comparison Tool," Skift Travel News, July 20, 2017)
In what was an otherwise quiet week in the distribution industry, Google’s decision to include short-term rentals as part of its lodging search results captured most of the attention. While short-term rentals have appeared sporadically on Google’s Hotel Ads in the past, Google’s recent introduction of a dedicated “vacation rental” filter for users searching accommodations in one of Europe’s many major cities is a huge step. Initial searches indicate that Booking.com is the largest participant in the new accommodations category and notably, none of the large, dedicated short-term rental platforms have appeared in test searches. With the addition of short-term rentals on its widely used metasearch platform, Google now joins other large platforms (e.g. Booking.com and Expedia) by offering short-term rentals alongside more traditional accommodations.
NY Legislator Demands Greater Short-Term Rental Transparency [SHORT-TERM RENTALS]
("NY State Law Would Force Airbnb To Share Rental Locations," Law360 - Hospitality, July 19, 2017)
In a further effort to regulate New York’s short-term rentals, New York Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal (with the support of the Sharebetter coalition) introduced revised legislation (the legislation was first introduced back in 2011) requiring short-term rental hosts to identify the exact location of their rental. In its statement announcing the legislation, Sharebetter identifies both travelers (reduction in possible location scams) and neighborhood residents and law enforcement (improved public safety through the identification of strangers residing in the neighborhood) as the primary beneficiaries of the legislation. Opponents of the legislation question the privacy implications for both short-term rental hosts and guests. We will have to wait for New York’s next legislative session to see whether this new legislation goes anywhere.
Priceline Group’s Most Recent Acquisition Receives Anti-Trust Approval [OTA / METASEARCH]("EU Approves Priceline's $550M Buy Of Online Travel Rival," Law360 - Competition, July 18, 2017)
With little fanfare, the European Union’s anti-trust regulator unconditionally approved last week the Priceline Group’s proposed purchase of European metasearch operator, Momondo Group (operator of both Momondo and Cheapflights. According to the regulator’s decision, the lack of any meaningful geographic overlap between the Priceline Group’s existing metasearch platforms (e.g. Kayak) and Momondo’s metasearch platforms and stiff competition from existing metasearch platforms minimized any competition concerns. If the ongoing consolidation of online travel brands is a likely cause of consumer harm (as suggested in Harvard professor Benjamin Edelman’s recent study), one might question this unconditional approval (particularly from the EU).
Denver enforcing ban on listing investment properties on Airbnb
Bizwest, July 17, 2017
Officials are cracking down on Denver landlords posting investment properties on Airbnb. Six months ago, the city banned renting out investment properties for less than 30 days and now it’s enforcing the regulations by making suspected Airbnb hosts prove they actually live at the property.
Greg Duff founded and chairs Foster Garvey’s national Hospitality, Travel & Tourism group. His practice largely focuses on operations-oriented matters faced by hospitality industry members, including sales and marketing, distribution and e-commerce, procurement and technology. Greg also serves as counsel and legal advisor to many of the hospitality industry’s associations and trade groups, including AH&LA, HFTP and HSMAI.
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27/11/2019 12:50 PM
As we step into a new decade, the potential of your garden is only growing. It may be the year to re-landscape your garden completely, or just add that raised bed like you said you would when you moved in.
Whether you’re a garden enthusiast or you just want a little more from your garden, our 2020 garden trends this year focus on important issues and key trends we predict will be a hit.
As you may have heard, sustainability has been a key topic in recent years. As environmental awareness has grown mounting pressure has been put on organisations and businesses to reduce their use of plastic, their consumption of fossils fuels and hold a responsible supply chain. With this in mind, we hope you feel an individual desire to be greener and more eco friendly.
There are plenty of ways to be more sustainable within your garden, and we’d like to start with the fence, of course. To support the continued use of timber in a responsible manner it is essential that timber products are responsibly sourced. When buying a fence or any timber product in fact, it’s also important to look out for the PEFC or FSC logos which demonstrate the supplier has achieved certification under the environmental chain-of-custody for either scheme.
You may also want to consider products with a long lifetime guarantee as these are made to last longer and therefore ensure a lower carbon footprint. At Jacksons the majority of our products are carbon neutral due to their longevity reflected in our unrivalled 25 year guarantee.
Find out more ways to be sustainable below.
Grow your greens
Growing your own is not only cheaper, but more eco friendly, and more of us are opting to utilise the growing potential of our gardens. Skipping out the supermarket reduces your carbon footprint whilst also providing a fun outdoor activity. If you chose to grow organically with no pesticides and herbicides, you'll also spare the unnecessary air and water pollution impacting the world.
As more people choose a plant based diet or try to reduce their meat intake, your own leafy pantry just outside your door gives you no excuse.
Britain’s animal species are in decline; over two fifths have declined significantly across the last 50 years and we can have a significant impact on this. Your garden can be used to feed, house and nurture animals if you are willing to give them a helping hand. We supply a helpful tool for Britain's hedgehogs that you can place in your garden, or you can create your own. Our hedgehog friendly gravel board, has a small hole which allows our prickly friends to move from garden to garden in search of food and mates.
Accessorise your fence
We are finding more and more of you are asking us which fence panel is best for growing climbing plants, but you shouldn’t feel limited to a single panel. Any panel can be adapted with simple wire to train climbing plants up and around.
Take a look at some examples below.
Get creative too; you can be quite artistic with shapes and patterns that you can train your plants into.
Vertical growing is an increasing trend within smaller gardens to utilise space. Our Venetian panel works perfectly as a frame to hang your plant pots on.
One trend we noticed whilst exploring the many garden shows this year, is the incorporation of water within gardens. Water features, ponds or even just bird baths can provide a beautiful focal point whilst simultaneously adding another dimension to your garden. The sound of flowing water can draw attention away from other sounds like traffic helping to create a place to relax.
Have a read of this customer project, where an owner built a stunning water feature using our landscaping timbers.
Increasing trends government initiatives have been highlighting the importance of garden security. Whilst beautiful gardens are what we all want, there’s no point in having a nice garden if it’s not secure. In a recent project we partnered with Essex Police, Secured by Design and RHS Hyde Hall to create a show garden highlighting security techniques that you can implement in your garden to make it more secure. Make sure you have a read.
2020 could be the year of your garden. If you want any advice or guidance we have Approved Installers near you who transform gardens everyday that could help your ideas come to life.
Now is the perfect time to plan ahead, and look at ways you can enhance your outdoor space. With the mild weather upon us, you may even be able to complete some of these now! We have picked our favourite garden trends for 2019 so you can be inspired to keep up.
To download or request our brochure click the button below.Request a Brochure
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8 Harmful Jobs For Your Hearing
Hearing loss happens for a number of different reasons. One of the most common is the constant exposure to increased levels of noise. Although noise-induced hearing loss can be a result of a trauma caused by the sudden instance of excessive noise, it usually occurs due to the prolonged exposure to noise levels in excess of 85decibels.
Many occupations can lead to a permanent hearing loss. Some of the most dangerous jobs include:
Agricultural machines such as tractors, combines, grain dryers and animals can cause farmers to experience noise levels between 80 and 100 decibels.
2. Manufacturing Workers
Most Manufacturing plants operate loud heavy machinery in a closed environment. In some cases, they do offer earplugs to lessen its impact but even short periods of time a day with exposure to noise levels between 95 and 100 decibels over 30 years can lead to trauma to the ear and cause hearing loss.
3. Logging Workers
A job in logging is not only physically demanding but also holds many dangers for your ears. When working, a dozer is exposed to 97 dB, and a timber cutter to 104 decibels.
4. Airport Ground Controllers
The noise of a jet engine during a take-off reaches up to 140 decibels and is beyond the threshold of pain that occurs at 130 decibels.
5. Construction workers
Working in the construction industry is an excessively noisy environment, especially when it comes to demolishing. A hammer drill can create 115 decibels all by itself, not to mention all of the other sounds of destruction.
6. Rock musicians
This may be many peoples dream come true, but it can lead to permanent ear damage from noise levels of more than 120 decibels during a concert.
7. Wait Staff in a Nightclub
After a few short hours spent in a nightclub, you could experience ringing and discomfort in your ears. The typical noise level in a nightclub or disco is between 100 and 110 decibels.
8. Military personnel
Some military operations have noise levels that could reach between 130 – 140 decibels, which makes hearing loss one of most common disabilities among of our veterans.
What Can You Do for your Hearing Loss?
The potential damage to your ears can be reduced by the use of the right protection equipment such as noise-canceling headphones, earplugs or general avoidance of prolonged exposure. However, If you have worked in any of these occupations and now find yourself with mild or profound hearing loss, Sonic Alert may be able to help you. Sonic Alert specializes in Alarm clocks for heavy sleepers or, those with hearing loss, as well as home signaling systems, extra-loud TV Listeners, and Bluetooth Headphones as well as Amplified Telephones.
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https://blog.sonicalert.com/2018/02/20/what-jobs-cause-hearing-loss/
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If you are reading this article it’s because you are a new entrepreneur and you want to start your own restaurant or you are already the owner of a restaurant and you are looking for advice on how to run your business.
Here are few pieces of advice on how to run a kill...
Do you own or manage a local restaurant, café, pub, takeaway, patisserie and you would like to be quickly found on Google by anyone who wants to eat or go out in your local market? If yes, please go on reading because this article is for you.
When you are running a café or a coffee shop to make a difference can be a real challenge as there is lots of competition. It is the kind of business where personality, character, style, but also safety and comfort do matter!
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It may have been the WEATHER that did them in. Researcher Julien Riel-Salvatore says, "It’s been long believed that Neanderthals were outcompeted by fitter modern humans and they could not adapt. We are changing the main narrative. Neanderthals were just as adaptable and in many ways, simply victims of their own success."
Researcher Michael Barton agrees and says, "Neanderthals could have disappeared NOT because they were somehow less fit than all other hominins who existed during the last glaciation, but because they were as behaviorally sophisticated as modern humans."
The last Ice Age saw hunter-gathers, including both Neanderthals and the ancestors of modern humans, range more widely across Eurasia searching for food over a period of 100,000 years, during a major shift in the Earth’s climate, leading to culturally and environmentally driven changes in land-use behaviors of both early humans species.
Since neither species stayed in one place as they roamed the world for food, they interacted–and interbred–more often, leading to the demise of the Neanderthals. Riel-Salvatore says, "Neanderthals had proven that they could roll with the punches and when they met the more numerous modern humans, they adapted again, but modern humans probably saw the Neanderthals as possible mates. As a result, over time, the Neanderthals died out as a physically recognizable population."
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World’s First “Resort Airport”, Soon to Rise in Cebu, Philippines this Feb 2018
Good news for all frequent flyers, travelers, and vacationers out there: After five months of delaying, the construction of Mactan-Cebu International Airport’s (MCIA) new terminal finally started last June 30. And what’s so special about this new terminal is that once it finishes this February 2018, it will be the world’s First Resort Airport.
Mactan Cebu Airport Resort – Photo from Mactan-Cebu Airport Facebook page
The one-minute promotional video of the world’s soon-to-be First Resort Airport stated that the airport will “feel like a resort” and that it’s “not just a gateway; it’s a destination”. Moreover, the airport will instill a policy that sees flyers as not mere “passengers”, but as “guests”, definitely mimicking the policies of an actual resort.
The new terminal is being constructed in the Philippines, in Mactan, Cebu’s MCIA, the second busiest airport in the country, and the gateway to tourist destinations in Philippines islands Visayas and Mindanao. The ongoing airport construction is led by GMR-Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation (GMCAC), and is the government’s first public-private partnership (PPP) airport project.
Airport Resort in Cebu City photo from GMR Megawide Facebook
A lot is being expected from this ongoing construction, and the Philippines’ Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya said that “It is clear to us that GMCAC brings international expertise into running an airport. Immediately it has already made substantial improvements without making structural works yet. What it will do now that we are breaking ground is exciting for us, and especially for travelers to and from Cebu.”
The new terminal is expected to add about 8 million additional passengers and tourists to the country’s current 4.5 million passenger capacity. Come 2018, the passenger capacity of the country will hopefully reach a promising 12.5 million.
Youtube Video of Proposed design of GMR- Megawide for Mactan Cebu International Airport Expansion – Cebu Airport Resort
Abaya, however, sees the expected improvement in the passenger capacity of the country as something more than a boost in the travel sector. The secretary also sees it as a nationwide benefit: “It will not only cement our place on the global map as a major tourist and business destination, it will [also] boost the local economy and is projected to generate jobs especially in Cebu.”
In fact, the promotional video not only promotes the soon-to-be completed airport, it also promotes the province of Cebu. The video shows Cebu’s monument of one of the national heroes Lapu Lapu, its famous Lechon, and its world-renowned Sinulog Festival that attracts tourists not just from the country but also from all over the world.
The development staff suggests that soon-to-be customers and vacationers who will choose to use the world’s First Resort Airport arrive hours earlier before their own respective flights, or stay longer after their arrivals, “four hours earlier or later”, to make the most out of the airport’s resort-like amenities.
Frequent flyers will expect the following facilities once the new terminal finishes this 2018: centralized security check system, additional immigration counters for faster processing transactions, additional self-service kiosks for convenience, LED lighting, redesigned seating patterns, and many more. The list of what more to expect from this ongoing development is also currently underway.
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Canstar has done some investigating and come up with five mistakes landlords tend to make, which you should avoid if you want to make sure you’re the best landlord on the block.
1. Being too friendly
While being a good landlord certainly involves having a good relationship with tenants, forging too close a bond with them is not a good idea. If you look on the people paying you rent as “buddies”, you’re less likely to keep a focused, business-like approach, and things can become less structured and unprofessional quite quickly. Always maintain a pleasant, polite rapport, but keep things business like.
2. Being too attached to the property
Australians have a love affair with property in general and sometimes it can be hard to keep an emotional distance from a property, particularly if you have lived in it and then moved and rented it out. But getting emotional when new tenants rearrange the garden furniture, or feeling aggrieved when they cover one wall in art that isn’t to your taste is entirely irrelevant to proceedings and could potentially cloud your judgment. While tenants pay rent, the property is their home, and they are entitled to live in comfort and surrounded by a style of their choosing.
3. Inattention to repairs
Few things will aggravate a tenant more than a landlord who refuses to act on complaints or get things done. When a tenant has an issue, check it out as soon as you’re able and act accordingly and promptly. Set a high standard by using reputable tradesmen or companies, instead of simply choosing the cheapest option because it?s not your home – if the job isn’t done well, you’re going to have an unhappy renter. Don’t ignore minor repairs, as if left undone, these can lead to considerably more expense down the line.
4. Inattention to the rest of the market
If rental prices are rising in the neighbourhood, it’s important to ensure you raise your rent too, not only for your own bottom line, but because waiting and then increasing the price in one giant leap later on is going to shock and frustrate tenants.
5. Treating it as a hobby
Plenty of time (and frequently money) has to be invested in letting out a property, so prospective landlords need to realise that what they are taking on is not a simple pastime but essentially a business, albeit possibly a sideline one. The property will need maintenance and it will occasionally require financial contributions, so make sure you’ve thought about the potential obligations, and if you’re not prepared to put in some effort, it’s probably best to forget the idea.
These are the common mistakes landlords can make that will directly affect their tenants. The biggest mistake a property investor can make, however, is not to have landlord insurance to safeguard the investment. Arranging suitable cover after looking at landlord insurance quotes will give the property investor peace of mind under a range of tenant defaults and damage. Canstar’s landlord insurance star ratings comparison is a terrific starting point.
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Tumblr supports RSS feeds (https://YourURL.tumblr.com/rss). It quite good but the RSS provides a Hyperlink to view your artical. Which takes the user to Tumblr website instead of Mumblr website. I would love the link to go to my website with Mumblr. Not sure how you going to achieve this tbh. As you have no control of Tumblr but throught I would ask. Might be worth me reviewing the aritcal connect instead to achieve this goal. Thanks for all the hard work.
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You have hopefully, in the past months, read some poems on this website. If not, check them out now anyway:). Besides what I put online qua poetry, there is a whole other side of my poetry I haven’t shown anyone. But I still write it. And I read it. But then all the sudden, I wondered: why do I love to write and read poetry so much? Why haven’t I fallen in love with, let’s say, motorcycling? I dug a little deeper and put my thoughts onto paper. So read on to read the reasons why I love writing & reading poetry so much.
I have divided the reasons into three parts:
- Why I love writing poetry
- Why I love reading poetry
Why I love writing poetry
I hope someday (soon?) to put out my very own poetry collection, but for now I am just working on my poetry by myself. If you would like to proofread my collection once it’s done by the way, contact me! But why does writing poetry actually makes my heart melt, break, shiver and cry? This is why I love writing poetry:
When I write, I find out underlying emotions that come up with the words. Sometimes one feeling can be turned around completely, once I write about it. When I write, I uncover the actual truth and not what I perceive something to be at first. This feeling is thrilling, as it gets me closer to the me that’s still ‘undercover’. If I display my feelings to the point where I get goosebumps because of my own words, that feels incredibly amazing. Learning to find and then actually finding the right words to use in a poem is something so hard but once it feels like I have done it, my heart just explodes with emotions. Yes, I know it sounds soo dramatic, right? But besides these three reasons, poetry allows me to feel accepted in every single form. Writing allows me to open up about everything. Anything that I am feeling, poetry will open a door for me to talk about it. And having that freedom is, you can probably guess it, freeing.
Why I love reading poetry
First of all and this goes for every piece of literature, you become more educated and sophisticated. Reading poetry expands your knowledge about every perspective of one’s life and that is a magical and powerful thing. You feel other people’s feelings and you learn from that. The same goes for music. This form of writing is a little different but still is so educating. On top of that, the moment that you read a poem that tears you apart has got to be one of the best feelings, as ironic as it sounds. Feeling your goosebumps come up and your heart melt or break, all because of one poem, is amazing. Thinking that someone wrote a poem of its own perspective but then it relating so well to yours, is truly brilliant and mind-blowing.
This next list is a short collections of things I love about poetry that can apply to reading & writing it. When writing and reading poetry I sometimes have this ‘eureka’ moment where my brain just connects dots and where what I am reading just feels so whole & completed. When I have that moment, it makes my entire day and it inspires me so much. This might sound a little strange to you but if a moment like that happens, I can sit back and just smile incredibly widely because I feel so proud that I have written something like that or that there is someone who wrote a poem in such a genius way. And then last but definitely not least, poetry in general allows me to take weight off my shoulders and relax. Knowing I am not the only one feeling like this and knowing that what I am feeling is valuable and possible to put into words is calming and it allows me to breathe.
I hope you could understand my reasonings & opinions. If you did, let me know and if you have anything to add, please let me know as well!
What is your favorite poetry collection? Let me know in the comments!
& If you want to read my favorite poems, click here!
If you would like to proofread my poetry collection once I’ve ‘finished’ it, contact me and we’ll discuss it. It would mean the world to me if you did!
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Lent -a season of the Christian church year
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and continues until Easter Sunday.
Observed by Catholic , Orthodox, and Protestant Christians, (although the dates may differ) Lent is a time of spiritual reflection, contemplation, renewal, and commitment.
Christians accomplish this in various ways such as special religious services, readings, music, prayer and meditation, and service.
But probably the best known and observed is the practice of fasting.
What is fasting?
Simply put, fasting means to refrain from foods and/or drink either partially or completely, for a specified time periods. Religions other than Christianity also practice some form of fasting.
Traditionally, one observed Lent by avoiding certain types of food (particularly meat, eggs, and milk products). In some traditions, partial fasts were observed where participants would eat only one meal on certain days.
Many who observe Lent today are not as strict. Often they choose to abstain from a particular food or particular behavior such as television or social media during Lent.
The purpose of fasting during Lent is to refrain from something to redirect the time and energy on our relationship to God.
You may be more familiar with fasting for medical reasons.
We physicians frequently ask patients to fast for 8-12 hours prior to performing certain blood tests. The meaning of the result may be different depending on whether or not the patient was fasting or not. Some blood tests that
40 days of sorrow
The 40 days of Lent are also a time of grief.
This tradition begins with the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday. Ashes are put on believers’ foreheads during religious services as a sign of repentance.
The practice of putting ashes on one’s head is an ancient sign of mourning that was often done at funerals or similarly sorrowful occasions. In this case, the ashes represent sorrow over our sins and the pain and death caused by sin.
Whether you formally observe Lent or not, this time of year as spring approaches (at least in part of the world) can be a time of
self examination, and
to a life that uses our gifts to their fullest and seeks its highest reward in service to others.
Mark 10:45 New Living Translation (NLT)
“For even the Son of Man (Jesus ) came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
I hope you enjoy the Lenten theme posts which you can access directing from the links on this page. I would love to know how you observe Lent so send me a message.
always sharing words of faith, hope, love. Dr.Aletha
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I’m Ciara Brimfield, a copywriter and content creator based in Hampshire. Over the past 13 years, I’ve made it my job to help businesses to find their voice, tell their story, and create content that really connects with their community.
I’ve worked with big brands, agencies, and small, boutique businesses – from well-known drinks brands and DIY retailers to wellbeing brands, and law firms. I know first-hand how tough it can be to start a business and to get your story out there. From getting your business off the ground and putting your name out there, to growing your presence and getting to the heart of your community, it can certainly feel overwhelming.
But I’m here to help you… Why? Well, first and foremost, I LOVE content – beautiful, inspiring, real content. Did you know that on average we consume almost 9 hours of content a day? Which is why it’s never been more important that you craft and curate your brand’s content so you stand out from the crowd! And secondly, I love to help and support people, taking that pressure off so you can focus on the day-to-day running of your business.
So, whether you’re struggling to find the right words for your website, trying to get to grips with social media, or would like to the tools and know-how to write your own copy, I’m here to show you how.
I’d love to hear about you and your business – so why not get in touch and book a discovery call today?
• I’d rather refuse a cup of tea than drink a bad one (strong with milk, if you’re asking – and a biscuit, of course)
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Bangkok Knockout sadly shows all that is right and wrong with Thai action cinema at the moment.
Martial arts clubs compete for a Hollywood movie audition, The Pure-hearted club, led by a Taekwondo artist named Pod, wins. But all is not what it seems, the group wake up in an abandoned housing estate, surrounded by gunmen and the whole place is wired with closed-circuit video. Its a set up for an illegal gambling ring who bet on the fighters for vast sums of money. It’s up to the fighters to survive and battle there way out of the complex.
That’s it really, not much of a plot as expected in these sort of films, but the set up is ok for plenty of action and stunt work. The problem lies with the acting, the fighters are talented stuntmen who’ve been doubles and extras in director Panna Rittikrai past productions. The other “actors” are a mix of western and Thai and are truly awful. The dialogue when spoken is a mix of badly delivered broken English and Thai and it really does bring the film down a level or two.
The action is amazing, even by Panna Rittikrai’s past standards and the stuntmen/fighters really get to show their stuff, but there is so much fighting that towards the end you just become numb to it. The characterisation is zero and the film has no “emotional content” as Bruce Lee used to say. Comedian “Sena Hoi” is a musician who turned up at the dinner and ends up stranded with the fighters. If you get annoyed at Dean Shek’s performances in Hong Kong movies wait until you get to see this guy! At certain points i wanted to throw things at the screen he was so annoying!
It ends up like a showreel for the stuntmen. That is fine, but if you want to watch a movie with a story give this one a wide berth. If you want an action fix then rent the film and be amazed.
If someone could give these guy a good script and decent actors to work with then you could someday get a classic, but otherwise, Thai action cinema will stay just an action curiosity which would be a great shame.
ACTION 10 – 10
FILM 3 – 10
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https://asianactioncinema.co.uk/bangkok-knockout-review
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Orthodontics Kellyville – Get The Ideal Smile You’ve Always Wanted!
When it comes to orthodontics Kellyville residents can rest assured that we can help you to achieve the smile you’ve always wanted. With over 20 years’ of experience and a gentle, calming manner, our resident dentist, Dr Matsuoka will make you feel completely at ease.
If you’ve always wanted straighter teeth, it’s never too late to achieve that perfect smile. In fact, over the last few years, orthodontic treatment for adults in Kellyville has become more popular. Using discreet clear aligners or contemporary braces, Kellyville residents need not feel self-conscious about realigning their smile.
Orthodontic services in Kellyville 2155 – The benefits of straight teeth
In addition to having a negative impact on your self-image, crooked teeth can also impact on your oral wellbeing. Teeth that aren’t in alignment are often harder to clean. In some cases, teeth can become impossible to floss and food debris might collect in difficult to reach areas. Protective fluoride treatments may also be less effective as access to all areas of the teeth are often limited. All of this means a higher risk of developing dental cavities and a greater risk of gum disease. When you embark on orthodontic treatment here at MyHM Dentist in Kellyville, it allows your teeth to align properly and ensure your smile remains healthy.
orthodontics Kellyville 2155 – How can we help?
During a consultation with our resident dentist Dr. Matsuoka, we’ll ensure all your concerns about orthodontic treatment are listened to. If you’re worried about wearing bracket and wire style dental braces for example, then our dentist might suggest that you opt for clear aligners.
As they’re virtually invisible and worn over the teeth just like a gum shield, they allow you to go about your daily life without anyone knowing that you’re undergoing orthodontic dental treatment.
Alternatively, and similar to a specialist orthodontist, our orthodontic braces here in Kellyville NSW are contemporary, lightweight and comfortable. What’s more, they’re perfect for NSW residents seeking a more cost effective option to straighten teeth. We use 3M brackets which are used to correct mild misalignment of the front 6 to 8 teeth, to give you a beautiful smile.
Because we only move the front teeth, the force required is minimal. The wires exert mild pressure to move the teeth, without the need for severe tightening which can cause the discomfort noted in conventional orthodontic treatment. We know that aesthetics is of a great importance when you wear braces so we use tooth-coloured wires to make them as discreet as possible.
Both clear aligners and bracket and wire style orthodontic braces are good for mild to moderate malocclusions. They offer the perfect solution for those with crowded, gappy or unevenly spaced teeth. For mild orthodontic issues, the team at MyHM Dentist in Kellyville will discuss with you the right option for braces in Kellyville.
Orthodontic services in Kellyville, Sydney NSW – What patients can expect
Here at MyHM Dentist in Kellyville NSW, our dentist has the right orthodontic braces and aligners for you. If you have an upcoming event and simply need a quick fix dental solution to straighten a gappy smile, our Kellyville dental team can help.
Alternatively, if you have a more severe over or underbite that needs addressing, then our dental team have that covered too. Come and talk to our resident dentist Dr Matsuoka and the team and our dental clinic will make sure that you get the smile you really want.
To find out more about our orthodontics, Kellyville residents should call MyHM Dentist in Sydney. Our experienced dentist will ensure that you get optimal results, first time. Contact our clinic today on (02) 9158 6379 for an initial consultation so that our dentist can determine the best course of action to help you achieve your smile goals.
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In a mobile game.
Ah, Sam Fisher. What does Ubisoft have planned for the stealth hero next? A starring role in a new mobile game, it seems.
During the Ubisoft Forward event tonight, the company showed a new trailer for Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad, a kind of Tom Clancy all-stars (I know) action RPG for mobile devices drenched in a Fortnite-style graphics style.
Sam Fisher is in the trailer, complete with iconic night vision goggles, alongside characters from the likes of Rainbow Six (Montagne and Caveira), Ghost Recon (El Sueño from Wildlands), and The Division. There are five versus five battles in a campaign mode as well as competitive multiplayer. Tom Clancy’s Elite Squad comes out 27th August 2020 on the App Store and the Google Play Store.
Now, as you’d expect, Splinter Cell fans are having their fun with this announcement, in lieu of the announcement of a new mainline Splinter Cell game. I saw a fair few choice words in the chat during the show itself, and the comments on the trailer on YouTube are, well, as you’d expect. Perhaps Ubisoft does have a new Splinter Cell up it sleeve. But for now, Sam Fisher fans have to contend with cameos in other games, such as this.
And what about Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Quarantine? Perhaps we’ll hear more about that in the next Ubisoft Forward event… with a new name?
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https://newslanes.com/ubisoft-didnt-show-a-new-splinter-cell-tonight-but-sam-fisher-did-show-up/
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I’ve being doing some tidying up on my home lab and thought it would be a good opportunity to set up something every geek should have: an SMTP relay. Setting up a Simple Mail Transfer Protocol relay enables users to send out mail on behalf of a web application (or manually, if desired.) In this instance, it is used to send out password resets and notifications regarding the posting of comments etc.
It should take less than 10 minutes to set up.
First, launch Server Manager and select Add roles and features.
Ensure you have selected Web Server IIS (accept any requests to install dependancies.)
Click next and on the features page select SMTP Server (accept any requests to install dependancies.)
Move through the install wizard and restart if required.
The SMTP Service will not start on system boot. If this is a requirement then follow these steps:
Search for and open Services. (I use the search bar along side my apps but there are many ways to get there.) Scroll to Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, right click and select properties. Set the startup type to automatic. Apply settings and close the services window. This will start the service automatically on boot.
Next, return to the apps screen and you will now see two Internet Information Service IIS. One should be version 6.0- this is the version we will use for our mail relay. Open the IIS 6 Manager. Expand IIS (local computer.) You should see [SMTP Virtual Server]- right click this and select properties. Click the Access tab and click both Relay and Connection and add the server address which will be sending mail to the allow list.
This will prevent any other computers from using our SMTP relay to send spam. Move on to the Delivery tab and select Advanced. From here enter your Fully-qualified domain name (FQDN.)
Apply all settings and close the IIS 6 Management window. Finally, we need to grant the appropriate folder permissions to enable Network Services to send mail. Navigate to C:inetpub, right click mailroot and select properties then the security tab.
Select edit and add Network Service, giving this user all permissions except Full-control.
Apply settings then select Advanced. Select the Network Service user and check Replace all child object permission entries with inheritable permission entries from this object. This gives the SMTP replay access to all sub-directories in the mailroot folder. Apply settings and close the security permission windows.
That’s it! You should now have a fully functional and secure SMTP relay. Check out my other walkthroughs for a how-to on sending mail from a web application. Thanks for reading and if you have any difficulties add a comment below.
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Jan. 31, 2019
WHO concerned over critical health situation in Al-Hol camp, Al-Hasakeh
31 January 2019, Damascus, Syria – The World Health Organization is extremely concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Al-Hol camp in Al-Hasakeh governorate, and calls on all parties to the conflict to provide unhindered humanitarian access to people in need of life-saving aid.
Over the last 2 months, approximately 23 000 people, mainly women and children fleeing hostilities in rural areas of neighbouring Deir-ez-Zor, have arrived in the camp. Many of them have walked or travelled in open trucks for several days and nights in the bitterly cold winter weather. Their journeys have been delayed en route by lengthy security screening procedures in an exposed field, and their ordeal has not ended on arrival to the camp. Thousands of new arrivals have been forced to spend several nights in the camp’s open-air reception and screening areas, without tents, blankets or heating. At least 29 children and newborns are reported to have died over the past 8 weeks, mainly from hypothermia, while travelling to the camp or shortly after arrival.
The situation in the camp is now critical. Its population has tripled in size (from 10 000 to almost 33 000 people) in less than 2 months. The authorities are overwhelmed and struggling to cope with the sheer numbers of people. Many new arrivals are malnourished and exhausted following years of deprivation living under the control of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. The camp is unheated and there are shortages of health care services, tents, latrines and sanitation facilities. Humanitarian access to the camp and surrounding roads is hampered by bureaucratic obstacles and security constraints.
Since the beginning of January, WHO has delivered over 35 000 treatment courses to support the work of 2 mobile clinics donated by WHO, as well as 4 mobile health teams currently operating in the camp. WHO-supported teams are working round the clock to screen new arrivals and refer them to hospitals when required. Severely malnourished children are being referred to a WHO-supported hospital in Al-Hasakeh.
WHO is also supporting the deployment of additional vaccination teams, setting up disease surveillance, and training camp volunteers on psychological first aid and basic counselling. Follow-up care is being arranged for all infants and health care workers are being trained on neonatal resuscitation and newborn care at home. The health sector has urged that ambulances and medical staff be placed on standby along the route to the camp and that buses be deployed to transport families, especially those with very young children.
”The situation in Al-Hol camp is heartbreaking. Children are dying from hypothermia as their families flee to safety. We are scaling up our efforts in Al Hol, but we need faster approvals to allow us deliver supplies, and we need guaranteed access to both the camp and the roads leading to it. We call on all parties to give us unhindered access so that we can reach these people and give them the help they desperately need,” said Elizabeth Hoff, WHO Representative in Syria.
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http://www.healthndevelopment.com/411543908/6719884/posting/who-concerned-over-critical-health-situation-in-al-hol-camp-al-hasakeh
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – As students get ready to head back to the classroom, a lot of detail is going into how they’ll get there.
Paul Davis has been a school bus driver for 15 years, and runs business operations for Park Adam Transportation. His work day will now start with a temperature scan like all of the company’s bus drivers.
Park Adam Transportation gets around 3,600 students off to school in St. Louis Park every day, and also contracts with Bloomington and Edina Schools.
“The difficult thing for them is the routing and making sure we stay at that 50% capacity on the bus,” Davis said.
Upon boarding, students will be offered hand sanitizer and a mask if they don’t have one, and students will board back to front. Then it’s time to find a seat.
“We’ve got it set up to get that 50% capacity by either allowing two students or one student per seat,” Davis said as he pointed at markers on the wall.
Davis said the windows and the emergency hatch will be open to allow for air circulation, even possibly partially open during the winter.
High-touch surfaces will be cleaned between each route and seats will be cleaned daily. It’s more work for bus drivers at a time when there is a driver shortage, that existed even before the pandemic.
“People are nervous to work with school busses as a new job and unemployment benefits are definitely affecting a lot of industries,” Eastern Carver County Schools transportation manager John Thomas said.
Thomas serves as president for the Minnesota Association for Pupil Transportation. He says districts and bus companies have been preparing transportation plans for months, and asked that parents go over how their students can be safer on the bus.
“There is a really good plan in place but everybody has to participate,” he said.
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Babe Raffia Bag
Perfect for summertime or a day at the beach, the Babe Raffia Bag is gorgeously spun with raffia. Constructed from raffia, this bag can be used daily in all kinds of weather. High-quality leather strap. Ambroierded "Babe" in neon green script. Can be worn as a crossbody bag or purse!
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A formerly repressed man is discovering his wild side. He and his wife like to do it in quasi-public in the mountains. He just got her a remote controlled vibrator, and wants to see if he can get her off in a restaurant. But is this ethical? Will people notice?
Dan interviews the co-author of a study that finds that women tend to trust gay male shopkeepers over women shopkeepers. They theorize that women find another woman selling beauty products and clothes can't be trusted because their reptile brains tell them they in competition for mates. So that's depressing... Merry Christmas!
An 18 year-old woman has started seeing a 21 year-old guy who claimed he was celibate, but sure doesn't act like it. She thinks he's lying to himself and her. She just wants to bone him already. Should she put him out of his celibate misery?
And finally, did ya'll know they sell octopus at Costco?
A woman has had a LOT of sex, mostly with men. But she is realizing that she is truly only attracted to women. The problem is, when she talks to a hot woman, she starts stuttering and stammering in terror. How can she grow to be comfortable in her true skin?
A man's girlfriend fantasizes that she's a gay man when they have sex. Does this mean sh...Read More
A woman's husband had low testosterone, so he started taking T. But then, he turned into a total asshole! Is this normal? Is this just what testosterone does?
A trans woman has not yet had bottom surgery. While she waits, how can she find a woman who would want her as she is now, and how she will be later?
On the Magnum, Dan chats with sex ...Read More
A woman started dating a transman. But then his personality completely changed. I this just a trans thing? Or a coincidence?
A verse dyke working as a nanny in an uptight conservative community can't find any other lesbians. She's so horny she would settle for a man. But how can she find someone willing to be her "walking dildo?"
On the Mag...Read More
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I have a bit of a double feeling about this club. It has a good reputation in Auckland, and an overall good standard & quality. The course is not particularly easy, but not really memorable. Maybe I have to play it again to enjoy it more. Lots of trees (and I chipped out underneath them too often in my opinion, my bad). Good greens. Not bad, just expected more based on the reputation.
geekeyaerts | 22-10-2016 | review: Akarana Golf Club
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Download Abby Jasmine – Who Cares Album Zip Format
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Can you help at an event?
Bible Society is involved in various activities and campaigns all over the country and often recruits the help of volunteers for one-off activities or events. Our event organisers and helpers might be in the background, but they are vital to the success of all of our events.
To have a look at upcoming events, click here. If you’d like to help out at an existing event, just fill in the form below and our Volunteer Services Manager will be in touch with you soon.
More ways to volunteer
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They are unpredictable. They change their minds, paths, and destinations. They will turn on you in a moment. They follow a logic that no man can fathom. And yet, somehow, they are irresistible, fascinating, mesmerizing, and all consuming. Such has been the case with my lovely bride, Carol (whom I love dearly). And with Florence (a hurricane that I DO NOT).
We left spontaneously Monday around 3:00pm for Oriental to secure the boat, after learning of potential road closures the next day. Arriving in New Bern about 7:30, we had a dinner in the (deserted) hotel restaurant (still managing to receive poor service. We're the only ones here, people!) and crashed. Leaving around 6:00am the next day, we pulled into Point Marina at 6:30 and started prepping the boat for the upcoming storm.
The forecast was dire. The thing I was most worried about was the storm surge, which was predicted to lift Sea Bird somewhere around 4-6 feet above the fixed dock she is tied to. How do you rig for that?
I did my best.
Then we returned to our home in Concord, Leaving her to her fate. It could be worse. We heard from friends, that live near Oriental. They have packed themselves into a car, along with children, dog, and parents, and are fleeing their home, coming to Charlotte for refuge. That puts our life into perspective. We have a place to escape to. So many do not.
So, for the nonce, Clambake will have to look after Sea Bird through the storm. We will go back down after the event and see how Sea Bird has fared. Hopefully, she is sitting pretty in her slip. Or someone else's slip, but still floating. Or not. It doesn't really matter, in the great scope and sweep of human existence. I am still alive, and so is my lovely bride.
And we have each other. And that, after all, is enough.
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Liverpool take on Swansea City on Saturday in a lunchtime kickoff as Jurgen Klopp’s Reds look to keep their momentum going following a string of high-scoring wins. Swansea, meanwhile, are down in the bottom reaches of the table having lost four of their first six games into the 2016/17 season.
Francesco Guidolin is seeking to stop the rot that has set in at Swansea after a spirited performance at home to Manchester City only resulted in a defeat. Liverpool’s visit to the Liberty Stadium will be the Swans’ third straight home game, and Guidolin spoke about his precarious position leading up to the game, a win in which will relieve the Italian of some pressure heading into the international break.
“If we win for the period of the international break you don’t speak any more about my position,” said Guidolin.
Expected line-ups: Swansea should go with Fernando Llorente up front with a packed midfield behind him to deal with Liverpool’s runners from midfield who have made all the right noises this season. The Reds have used Roberto Firmino as their man up front in the majority of their games; the Brazilian’s work off the ball has prompted Klopp to field him as a false nine despite the availability of Daniel Sturridge.
Swansea’s tactical plan: Swansea are a tidy team in possession and connect pretty well across the pitch. Kyle Naughton, their left-back, plays higher up the pitch than the right-back Angel Rangel; that helps the Swans to maintain numbers at the back in defensive transitions inside their own half.
Against Manchester City last weekend, their plan revolved around seeking Llorente from all sorts of areas. Swansea pinged long, chipped balls onto the tall centre-forward, who had Gylfi Sigurdsson running beyond him throughout the game. Goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski found Llorente the most number of times against City which gives an idea about how the Swans set about troubling City with quick build-up play.
Swansea’s midfield has a staggered look about it with Leon Britton sitting the deepest of the central three with Jack Cork and Leroy Fer playing further afield offering support in higher areas to Sigurdsson and Llorente.
Liverpool’s pressing game: Klopp’s Liverpool have found an identity with their high pressing game which hasn’t been reckless and relentless, as the Reds’ win over Chelsea two weeks ago proved. Liverpool have thus far locked their back, conceding the fewest shots per game to their opponents this season. A reason for that could be their proactive transition play and pressing structures that make it harder for opponents to effectively build an attack.
With 7.2 shots on target per game, the Reds lead the way in the Premier League’s offensive stats, and posting such high numbers early in the season has put them in the title reckoning.
Swansea’s leaky defence: Swansea have played well in patches but haven’t kept a clean sheet since their opening day win over Burnley. The Swans have been conceding shots far too regularly but the return of Britton to the starting eleven brings calm to a chaotic midfield that has been bypassed with alarming ease this season.
For the home side to have any chance of stopping the rampant Reds, their leaky defence must be addressed and attacking from wide areas should be the key as Liverpool have allowed their full-backs to push very high up the pitch. Cork, Fer and Britton have their work cut out against Liverpool’s pressing play which could see Sigurdsson spending a lot of time in deeper areas of the pitch instead of supporting Llorente up front.
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https://sportslens.com/swansea-v-liverpool-tactical-preview-swans-to-flood-midfield-to-stop-in-form-reds/200964/
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Birth Name: Jonathan Stevens Jackson
Place of Birth: Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Date of Birth: May 11, 1982
Ethnicity: English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, Scottish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, distant Dutch and French
Jonathan Jackson is an American actor, musician, and author. His brother, Richard Lee Jackson, is also an actor and musician. Jonathan is married to Canadian actress Lisa Vultaggio, with whom he has three children.
Raised a non-denominational Christian, Jonathan has been baptized into the Orthodox Church.
Jonathan’s paternal grandfather is Virgil Lee Jackson (the son of Ira Albert Jackson and Naomi May Rudd). Virgil was born in Montana. Ira was the son of John Elmer Jackson and Mary Samantha Kirk. Naomi was born in Iowa, the daughter of Martinus Kristiansen Smedsrud, who was born in Ostre Toten, Norway, and of Helena Mary Frances Soll, whose father, Johann Zoll, was German, from Baden, and whose mother, Tarina Taraldsdaughter Gudenum, was from Norway.
Jonathan’s paternal grandmother is Ella Fay Smith (the daughter of Charlie Clyde Smith and Vera Vinnie Peters). Charlie was the son of Charles Harrison Smith and Myrtle Margaret Stevens. Vera was the daughter of James George Peters and Grace Murtle McMillen.
Jonathan’s maternal grandfather was John Sharp (the son of Grover Cleveland Sharp and Esther Matilda English). John was born in Nebraska. Grover was the son of Martin Van Buren Sharp and Eliza/Elizabeth Matilda Bancroft. Esther was born in Nebraska, the daughter of Swedish parents, Gustof Adolf English, from Enges, Barlingbo, Gotland, and Ida Matilda Johnson.
Jonathan’s maternal grandmother was Muriel Lehto (the daughter of Kustau/Kustaa/Kustoa A. Lehto, born Kustaa Adolf Engelbert Ackerman, and of Rhoda Christine Anderson). Muriel was born in Minnesota. Kustaa was Finnish, born in Rymättylä. Rhoda was the daughter of Peter Olof Anderson, who was Swedish, and of Elna Mathilda Mattison Carlson, who was Danish.
Genealogy of Jonathan’s maternal grandfather, John Sharp (focusing on his own father’s side) – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com
Genealogy of Jonathan’s maternal great-grandparents, Grover Cleveland Sharp and Esther Matilda English – http://records.ancestry.com.au
Photo by Prphotos.com
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Cisselon Nichols Hurd currently serves as Senior Litigation Counsel for Shell Oil Company in Houston, Texas, where she handles environmental litigation.
Prior to joining Shell, she served as Senior Counsel at ConocoPhillips, formerly Conoco Inc., where she managed mass toxic tort litigation matters. Ms. Hurd also previously served in a variety of governmental positions in the U.S. Virgin Islands including Counsel to the Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Environmental Enforcement. Prior to her work in the Virgin Islands, Ms. Hurd clerked for U.S. Magistrate Judge Harry W. McKee in the Eastern District of Texas. She also worked at the U.S. Department of Justice in the Attorney General’s Honors Program as a Trial Attorney in the Environment and Natural Resources Division and as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of Texas where she prosecuted environmental crimes. Ms. Hurd obtained her B.A. and B.S. degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. She also received her law degree from the University of Texas.
Among numerous other recognitions, Cisselon has been named the 2016 recipient of the TMCP Corporate Counsel of the Year Award. The Award recognizes a corporate counsel who has “done the most to open doors for Texas minority, women, and LGBT attorneys by promoting diversity within its department and/or company and by consistently hiring minority, women, and/or LGBT attorneys in private practice to perform legal work on behalf of its company.”
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Right now MOTAT’s trams are parked in tram barns. But normally visitors can enjoy a tram ride on the Western Springs Tramway between the Museum’s two Auckland sites from Great North Road to Motions Road.
Even though you can’t take a ride at the moment, here’s your chance to learn about the science of trams!
Questions our tram drivers get asked:
Excuse me I have a question!
If you have a question about our trams you can email our tram drivers at email@example.com or ask us on our social media pages.
MOTAT’s trams in action!
Look out for the next post that delves a bit deeper into the science of trams.
For more information about MOTAT’s tramways check out MOTAT.org.nz
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CALIBRATING NOISE, VIBRATION, DUST EQUIPMENT
By calibrating your instruments, you are ensuring that the accuracy of the data they produce is maintained. Overtime measuring devices degrade slightly from general wear and tear but by calibrating them regularly you can prevent that.
Knowing you can provide accurate data if required, will give you peace of mind on any project. Enquire today to get calibration prices for your noise, vibration or dust units, remember to ask about our hassle-free, convenient collection and return delivery service.
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https://www.campbell-associates.co.uk/post/calibrating-noise-vibration-dust-equipment
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