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Ah, London, I've loved you so. In our nearly five-year relationship I tried to make the most out of our time together, I've tried to please you in every way, but still it wasn't enough. It's got to be over. Don't give me the "tired of London, tired of life" spiel - it's old news. If you've lived in London for a few years you will know there is no other city like this city. You will know that London is awesome, that it offers millions of possibilities and that it's the place where you can find thousands of different craft beers or foods from all over the world. You'll love it as much as I do - but chances are you might also think it's exhausting. Having studied in London for three years and worked there for about one and a half, I have grabbed all the chances the Capital would offer me. Student events. New, random friends met after a cocktail too many in some hipsterised East London boozer. I started a food blog and got invited to events. I worked full-time and blogged part-time while trying to fit friends, loved ones and sport in. Great, right? Well, actually, most of the United Kingdom's unhappiest households are in London. Londoners work nearly nine more hours of overtime compared to other UK cities and tube woes, zero time to meet up with the ones you love and even less time to meet someone new make everyone a little bit more emo. It's not just a money/time/weather thing. London is a city built on fear of missing out. FOMO rules our nights out, our relationships, our friendships and our pockets. Who wants to live in Wimbledon while you can live in a box room near XOYO? And who manages to save up with so many food markets or joints begging you to taste their toasties/meat/pizza/cereal boxes? You might need to stay home and save up, but your local bar has just launched a Beyoncé night - gotta go, right? And if you have one drink too many all you need to do is eat canned soup for a week. Done. Or your best mate might be asking you to join him/her on a night out, but you feel like you have to pull the usual: "Sounds fun, I'll let you know!" just in case something more fun comes up. I mean, come on: they should know the best way to meet up is to ask someone when they're free in the next three calendar months. You might have a lovely S.O., but you'll have to keep swiping right on Tinder just in case you can get laid better. London basically is Tinder: you swipe right for a better house/job/partner/friend until you're so exhausted for choice that you give up. Sometimes, too much choice is no choice: that's when you end up spending your Friday night in bed in your tiny flat-share watching Netflix and thinking that you're wasting your life. I'm leaving London not because I'm tired of it - or of life, for that matter. I'm leaving London because I'm exhausted of trying to keep spreadsheets with my expenses. I don't want to cope with people who might swipe left on me because they've found a better one-night stand. I don't want to cope with FOMO and with too much choice, so I'm trying to crowdfund my way to Sydney Uni to start another life. Do I hate London? Hell, no. You will find no other city in the world like it. London challenged me, opened my mind up to new people and new ideas and, as a recent piece on The Times explains, working in London prepares you to every city in the world and you better grab the chance to do so in your twenties. Still, what London needs (aside from less cut-throat job and housing markets) is to learn the art of contentment that I had back in Italy, but that I fear I've lost moving here. Being content doesn't mean not taking chances or staying still: it means knowing what makes you happy and doing it, instead of feeling you have to try all different options. Contentment is a menu with four different dishes on it, so you can avoid getting confused by too much choice. Contentment means going home for guilt-free relax instead of for self-loathing. Contentment means not actively looking for another partner or another night out while you've already given your word to somebody. In short, contentment doesn't mean being tired of life, but embracing it. It's not me, London. It's you. Goodbye.

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https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/carolina-are/its-not-me-its-you-why-im_b_9623186.html

2018-08-17T15:23:23Z

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This is a very long, strange story. It is my story, as well as many others, when we all found ourselves in an auspicious time. This is the story of what we did with that time, and the consequences of those many actions. Here is where, for my part, it begins: The summer that Galatea Frick disappeared was also the summer that I learned I was Claimed as a Vessel by the Lunar Order. I received word one afternoon in early July. I had been spending a languid afternoon by the pool in courtyard of the residence where I rented rooms with Talia, my closest friend, and my first lover. We’d been together since we were placed in the same hall at University. Talia and I had roomed together. For quite some time I’d thought of the curvy blonde as rather aloof, but very beautiful. Though I was a virgin, I was an incredibly desirous and sexual being, though most of this satisfaction, I would later learn, was at the time being found in the astral realms. Still I had definite and distinctive fantasies about both men and women, fantasies that I had many times a day. I would be lying if I said that Talia hadn’t entered those fantasies more than once. I assumed that they would abate soon, and she would be just my room-mate again, and the shadow of some lovely and pleasurable daydreams. However, this, like many other things, was not to be. Talia was from Londonium, with an accent that seemed to pop and crack and bubble. Despite all my fantasies of her we rarely spoke, and came and went from the room at different hours. There was a pleasant, albeit slightly chilly familiarity to the whole arrangement. But one day in October I saw her walking across the courtyard, tucked into a long black velvet hooded coat with red silk lining that cost more than the most expensive thing I owned. It was a cold day, and the sky was miserably gray. Stray dying leaves ground wetly into the color of dirt decoupaged the ground and the wind whipped that yellowy hair in bright slashes across her forehead. She wasn’t sad, exactly. The emotion in her eyes that day escapes description, though I see her as if that moment still goes on within me. And then she saw me staring. Her expression didn’t change at all at first, Talia simply drew me into it with her, that expression I still cannot name. And then she smiled. Later that night after walking across campus in that whipping, ghastly rain I stumbled up into the dormitories with wet clothes and shivering, tired bones. I wasn’t expecting the sight that bestowed itself upon me as I pulled open the door to our quarters. Talia was leaning back on her bed, her bare legs spread open atop the blankets, her sex hidden only by a mere scrap of silk. Her erect nipples pebbled beneath the fabric of her thin gray camisole. A hand cupped one of her own soft breasts, the one that was spilling over the top of the shirt, exposing it’s rosy glory to me. I felt lust stab me between the legs like a dart, my own nipples hardened even more obscenely against my wet shirt, this time for an entirely different reason. The fingers of Talia’s other hand rubbed busily at her mound over the tiny black garment. At first, she was so caught up that I didn’t think she had even noticed that I was there. Her head was thrown back and her face was pinched in ecstasy. My blood ran hot and cold as I could hear the low mewling sounds she was making. She looked about to come, or so I thought, but then she halted abruptly, her fingers stilling and her eyes opening to look at me. Then she smiled and beckoned me closer with those same two fingertips. She helped me out of my wet clothes. It began like a kind of ballet, despairingly graceful and intimate as she pulled my sopping shirt over my head. Her fingers nimbly worked at the clasp of my bra as I stood there and shook. The garment was soon discarded and then Talia’s warm, warm hands were on my bare breasts, gently cupping and kneading them. The throbbing in my clitoris was driving me wild. I had never been this close to a woman before, except in my fantasies. But she was so inviting, and I could feel the heat radiating off of her. With slightly trembling hands, I reached out and tugged at the hem of her shirt. And then she helped me to pull it over her head. With an almost greedy hand I reached out to touch her. She moaned at the feel of my hands against her skin then leaned forward and brought her lips against mine. Talia ran her hands over my neck and my breasts as she kissed me hungrily, sucking on my bottom lip, gently darting her tongue into my mouth until I was burning up. She broke the kiss, took my hand, and led me over to her bed where she lay down and opened her legs for me. We were clumsy that first rainy night. My blonde room-mate was, I would learn, both as excited by and inexperienced at this as I was. I rubbed her through the silk of her panties, learning that she liked the friction against her clit. I sucked and kissed her breasts, rubbing my face against their fragrant softness, darting out my tongue to tease the peak of her nipple, loving the sounds she made as I did so, learning what could make her tremble. And she did the same to me. But Talia was bolder at first with my body, just the way that I wanted her to be, delving her fingers beneath my underpants so that she would stroke my wet and burning flesh directly. And once she touched me, I couldn’t get enough. Talia thrust a finger inside, testing me as she pumped it in and out, then slid another in beside it and I came, my hips snapping, my inner walls clutching and spasming in a way that they never quite had before, my juices spilling over her fingers. Then she pulled away as I was still trembling, a hand clamped over my mouth to keep from crying out, and replaced her fingers with the tip of her tongue as she started out with tentatives licks at the still-swollen bud of my clit. ″Yes,″ I begged. ″More. Just like that. Yes.″ Emboldened by my moaning, Talia sucked hard on my slit and then slid her mouth down further so she could fuck me with her tongue, darting it right into my entrance, flicking it in and out of my wetness as I pulled her hair, ground my sex against her face, and came again. We both climaxed many times that night in each other’s arms, and after that we were insatiable for each other. We were, I still now like to believe, in love. Now the Daily Post arrived this auspicious summer day, including a certified paper letter. These were exceptionally rare, it was only from certain places that one could ever expect to receive a print of anything, and this was usually one of the older Societies or a religious order. ″Open it,″ Talia coaxed as we lay on the large chaise on our balcony, mercifully hidden by vines. She was topless, sliding down my body to put her mouth between my legs. The moons were full, and we were incredibly restless and aroused, me especially. And Talia was only too happy to oblige me, taking every opportunity to ravish my eager body, delighted to see how many times she could make me come. ″Open it,″ she cooed, lifting her lips from my pussy long enough to speak, long enough to slide in two of her fingers and make me groan in pleasure, make the letter clutch in my sweaty palm. I collected myself enough to gently tear the letter open with trembling hands, Talia smiled impishly at me and then ducked her blonde head back down between my thighs and went to work as I read. At first it didn’t register through the distracting halo of warmth burning inside of me, it wasn’t until her tongue delved deeply into my cunt with one sharp thrust that I finally understood what I had received. It was a summons to the Temple of the Lunar Order, indicating that I’d been selected as a candidate for the Order. I’d heard of the Lunar Order before, most of us in the Greater Network had: they were an ancient and respected religious society dedicated to preserving the realm through channelling sexual energy in service of the old gods. I knew also, mostly from stories, that once the training process was complete, the priestesses, referred to as Vessels, were fitted with a belt that had a long, dildo-like apparatus which was kept inside of them at all times, to remind them of their purpose and ensure that they were kept in an almost constant state of arousal. As I read over the letter for a second time, I felt only the faintest hint of hesitation. More overpowering was the curiosity that I felt, the strange, pleasant tingling in my loins at the thought of becoming a Vessel. I had always felt different, I realized, slightly out of place, even here with Talia. I’d learn to live with the idea that there was something greater for me out there, but I’d simply never known what it was before. Now, this letter felt like something was being explained to me, as if the gods themselves were extending an invitation. Even as Talia continued to try to distract me with her busy mouth and fingers, I was making my decision. I would say goodbye to my lover and leave for the Lunar Temple in two days. The Orientation would be a lengthy process, which would lead to my Claiming, where I would be fitted with my belt. Then I would be a Vessel of the Lunar Order.

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https://www.inkitt.com/stories/erotica/72431

2018-08-17T15:53:42Z

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133 Redemption Road Statesville, North Carolina, 28625 $1,350,000 This property has is all. Two residences, main residence has 6 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 3 laundry rooms, sunroom, three living rooms, indoor swim spa/ exercise room, and a 6 stall barn. Second residence is 3 bedroom, 2 bath, with sunroom. Also on the property is a large office/shop/kitchen/dining/recreation room building (40'X120') great for business operations. Income producing poultry with current contract. Many recreational uses... 7 acre pond (well stocked), covered pier with boat slips, bath house, basketball court, covered arena (60' X 125'), challenge course, miniature golf course, additional covered storage (used for hay and other storage), and other storage sheds. Property has hosted a summer day camp for the past 11 years. Very unique property, you won't find anything else like it. There are multiple parcels that make up the entire property. There are developed lots along Jennings Rd. which are included and currently used as pasture. Total of 7 parcels in all.

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https://www.livelovehomes.com/property/133-redemption-road-statesville-north-carolina-3349959

2018-08-17T15:18:47Z

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Flat design is becoming extremely popular; however it is crucial to use it wisely for the maximum effectiveness. From something as huge as our planet to the seemingly small items of daily use, round is the most popular shape. However, same cannot be said about the designing world, which is dominated by flat. From the highly detailed and complex to simple flat designs, a major shift has been noticed in the app designing and web designing domain in past few years. It does not imply that designers do not like rich designs. It just means that they have uncovered a new way of enhancing visual communication. The concept of flat design has been around since many years, but it began to emerge in digital application only recently, thanks to developing technology and matured users. Influence of Swiss Principles of flat design have been popular since 1920s. Take a look at the Swiss Style or International Style of graphic design and you will notice the dominance of bold typography and vibrant colors but simple design and layout. Rather than being accidental, these hallmarks signify a unique designing approach that focuses on function. Although some designers might consider simplicity too easy to include, it highlights your design choices like no other, by exposing proportion, typography and white space. But why you should adopt this style. An evolving trend Evolution is the answer. Metro design language by Microsoft was certainly the most significant example in digital of flat design. Then the prime focus was on creating an authentically digital experience which was compatible on every screen size and style. Computers, of every size and style, have become an inseparable part of our lives, whether we use at home or while on the go. As we are becoming more and more accustomed to the digital world and using technology, we no longer need flashy or complex designs to keep us intrigued. Toned down mechanisms and abstract concepts are equally successfully at capturing our attention. The belief of developing something realistically digital ahs been carried forward in web designing by flat design. It is understandable now that how a florist appears in the digital world does not have to match his image in the real world. Simultaneously, it signifies the impact technology is capable of having on our choice of design. Risks of flat design Besides the aesthetic importance, using flat design has also become crucial to avoid looking outdated, motivating many to adopt this design choice. However, as it has become clear after iOS7 was released, we are not completely immune to failure. Inconsistent and patchy interface, along with terrible mapping service, seemed a miserably failed attempt by Apple for being at par with Google and Windows. More disappointing was such an unexpected and huge misstep being taken by an iconic company known for its incredible designs. However, achieving clean, effective and powerful results with flat design is easy to achieve if you have the skills to execute them elegantly. You can find plenty of good examples where flat designs have been used brilliantly. As users were no longer interested in trendy and transient choices offered by Web 2.0 and certainly hated the gradients looks and flashy buttons, flat design and its principles have emerged as a great alternative and if used wisely, flat design definitely has great chances of succeeding.

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https://www.miraclenext.com/blog/how-to-make-intelligent-use-of-flat-design/

2018-08-17T15:04:50Z

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THIS is the moment that a huge jet of water shot out of the ground in a north Northumberland village. Residents in Rothbury were left without water on Friday afternoon when workers from Northumbrian Water tried to fix a leaky pipe but instead caused the water to shoot up into the air on Bridge Street. At its height the geyser was taller than the Railway Hotel behind it. A spokeswoman for Northumbrian Water said: “The jet of water is not directly connected to work that is taking place on the bridge in Rothbury. “We got a report of a water valve leaking on Bridge Street. When we went to investigate we turned the valve to try to stop the leak and unfortunately on the valve we turned to spindle came off and it broke. That is why the jet shot up. “We managed to suppress the water and carried out repairs on the valve that was originally leaking. “Because it was an emergency repair we had to turn the water off as soon as possible.”

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https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/there-she-blows-1-3486175

2018-08-17T14:55:42Z

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Your website text is crucial to any search engine optimization campaign moving forward. Text (both quality and quantity) help establish your footing with SEO moving forward. Whether you have 3 web pages or 300, text on your site is one of the determining factors of how your site competes with your competition. It should never be neglected; rather it should be a focal point. One of Google’s three-tiered updates, Panda, intensely focuses on website text – including meta descriptions and meta titles. Setting up a firm foundation is the key to helping your site grow and develop its SEO over time. So, what does the Panda algorithm establish exactly? - Establishes high quality sites and shows them ranking higher than lower quality sites. - Establishes your whole site quality instead of a page or two. - Establishes your credibility with the search engines. This is why on site text is absolutely crucial to any SEO campaign. If you are unsure as to whether your site needs or requires a good copywriter, think again. Read, re-read and hire the services of an editor and copywriter if you’re ever unsure about it. Think of your on site text as setting the foundation for your future SEO plans. If that falls apart, you have a steeper hill to climb moving forward. Here are two questions, you should think about in regard to site text for SEO. - Would you trust the information that’s on your site? - Is there quality content on that site? Never neglect your on site text; content is king, but it has to be quality content. Talk to your local SEO expert for more information about Panda updates.

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https://www.oklahomawebdesign.com/website-text-crucial-component-effective-seo/

2018-08-17T15:54:34Z

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Sweat-resistant. Charges quickly. Decent sound quality with music. Impressive wireless range. Expensive. Bulky, uncomfortable design. Mediocre call quality. The sturdy Motorola S11-Flex HD delivers good sound quality, but its bulky design and high price give us pause. The Motorola S11-Flex HD ($129.99 direct) is a sturdy stereo Bluetooth earphone pair that's let down by an unfortunately high price. The S11-Flex HD sounds good with music, it's tough enough for the gym, and once you get it fitted to your ears properly, it's pretty comfortable to wear. But its expensive price, fiddly dual-headband design, and overall bulkiness make it a tough sell next to the less expensive and more practical Plantronics BackBeat Go , our current Editors' Choice for stereo Bluetooth headsets. Design and Fit The sweat-resistant S11-Flex HD measures 5.2 by 5.28 by 1.81 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.9 ounces. It has a sporty if somewhat busy look, with white, black, and silver running throughout, and a few orange metal-look accents around the ear buds and one of the buttons. The left side features a Power button and Volume rocker on the bottom edge, and a covered micro USB charger port on top. The right side contains an orange multifunction button. Overall, it feels sturdy and well suited for the rigors of repeated workouts at the gym or outdoor running. A pair of stiff, curved plastic arms sit behind your ears and hold the soft rubber ear tips in place. The latter sit on two tiny metal ear stems, which protrude out from the arms and can lengthen and rotate, so you can get just the right fit. I found it quite difficult to put the S11-Flex HD on, mainly because of the plastic arms that go around your ears; getting them to sit properly is tough. The ear tips themselves are quite comfortable, though. I had no problem leaving the S11-Flex HD in for long periods of time, at least once I finally got it on. Motorola also bundles three additional sets of ear tips in different sizes in case you need them. The hard plastic neck band rests lightly on the back of your neck. Underneath, there's a soft rubber coating, so the band doesn't chafe or otherwise sit in a way that's uncomfortable. Still, you're constantly aware of it as you turn your head to the left and right while working or moving about. To help with this, Motorola includes an extra, flexible rubber band that fits into two tiny tab slots, and helps to anchor the band more securely around your neck (see photo below). It mostly works, although you're still aware of the band a bit. It's definitely preferable to tangled cables, and cable thump in the ears—which you often get with in-ear, rubber ear tips. But the headset is large enough to make it difficult to carry in a pocket. Pairing and Audio Quality Pairing is simple; you just hold the power button down until the voice prompt-based interface tells you it's in pairing mode. I tested the Motorola S11-Flex HD with an Apple iPhone 5 on Verizon, and an HTC One X+ on AT&T. Both devices paired quickly and without issue. The S11-Flex HD acquits itself fine sound quality-wise, at least with music. There's plenty of midbass punch, and a reasonable amount of low-end extension. Vocals sound clear and relatively artifact-free—always a good thing with Bluetooth headphones. The overall timbre is warm but oddly muted, with less-than-crisp highs, and a slightly chalky sound in the upper midrange that shouldn't be audible in a set of earphones costing more than $100. There are four equalizer modes, so you can tailor the sound a bit from the S11-Flex HD in addition to whatever your phone or device can handle. Most of these sound fairly inoffensive, though I prefer the sound with the equalizer disabled the most. For calls, the dual-mic design aids in noise suppression—one mic captures the sound of your voice, while the other tracks ambient sound, which the integrated DSP chipset then cancels out. Call quality was below average; calls sounded clear in the earpiece, but a little muddy the microphone in the other direction. The noise-cancelling wasn't that effective in practice, either; a small desk fan was low but still clearly audible in the background, although it sounded more like hiss than a fan. Worse, a bug with the HTC One X+ meant calls were excessively loud in the earpiece, even with the volume set all the way down on the headset and on the phone. Other Features, Range, and Conclusions The S11-Flex HD supports multipoint, so you can pair two devices simultaneously and alternate taking calls between them. It only works for calls, not music, which is typical. Motorola claims you can get a full hour of charge out of just five minutes of charging time. The battery lasted for 7 hours and 39 minutes of music playback on a single charge, which is a solid result. Range deserves special mention. Normally, Bluetooth devices max out at a theoretical 33 feet, with actual real-world range somewhere between 10 and 20 feet, depending on the device and whether there are any obstructions like walls or doors in the way. Motorola says the S11-Flex HD can go as far as 150 feet from the device it's paired to. If you're using a phone or MP3 player, chances are range won't matter much, since you'll be carrying the device with you while wearing the S11-Flex HD. Still, I had no problem walking 40 feet away from the handset before dropouts began, which was certainly impressive, if not quite what Motorola claims. If you've worn neck band-style earphones before and are comfortable with the fit, then you'll like the Motorola S11-Flex HD Bluetooth earphones. But the Plantronics BackBeat Pro remains our Editors' Choice, thanks to its much smaller size, lower price, great audio quality for voice calls, and more comfortable fit in a variety of situations. It's not the greatest sounding headset for music either, but the S11-Flex HD isn't enough of an improvement in sound quality to warrant overlooking its various other flaws. Another good option is the Outdoor Technology DJ Slims , which cost even less and are much more comfortable, although they're a true headphone design that's even larger.

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https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2412983,00.asp

2018-08-17T15:17:03Z

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See what questions a doctor would ask. Abdominal spasm (symptom description): Abdominal spasm is listed as a type of or related-symptom for symptom Spasms. Abdominal spasm (symptom description): For a medical symptom description of 'Abdominal spasm', the following symptom information may be relevant to the symptoms: Spasms (type of symptom). However, note that other causes of the symptom 'Abdominal spasm' may be possible. Research the causes of these symptoms that are more broader types of symptom than Abdominal spasm: More information on symptom: Spasms: Research related medical symptoms or conditions such as: Search Specialists by State and City

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https://www.rightdiagnosis.com/symptom/abdominal-spasm.htm

2018-08-17T15:24:29Z

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The Caliper Profile is quite possibly the most widely used assessment test in North America. They have a great reputation, having been in business for approximately 50 years and boasting many Fortune 500 companies and even a number of professional sports teams as clients. They test candidates for a variety of roles, including sales candidates in numerous industries. They have earned a great reputation and when I encounter any of their current or former clients they consistently speak very highly of the Caliper Test. Below though are two caveats to the mostly positive comments: - The high cost to use the Caliper Test, which ranges from $200-$300 per candidate. - The very long testing time of 60-120 minutes, which can be inconvenient and therefore often makes it very difficult to get candidates to sit for the test. Given the extremely high cost of hiring a sales failure one would not normally think of the cost of the testing itself as a barrier, but of course budgets are budgets. The result is that even though clients are generally satisfied with the Caliper they tend to be highly selective and in many cases overly selective, about which candidates they give it to in order to not waste money. Of course the second issue is that once they do find a candidate that they deem to be ‘test worthy’ they realize that getting the candidate to actually take the test can be very difficult; frequently finding that the candidates for whom they really have an interest will not agree to take it. Even when these top candidates do actually agree to take the Caliper they are often frustrated by how dauntingly long it is and therefore fail to complete it. This is not really all that surprising when you consider that many of the best sales people just do not have much time since they are busy selling. Furthermore their personalities are such that taking a 1-2 hour test is for them, like sitting still for root canal. So, as good as the Caliper test is when utilized, it’s high cost and inconvenience restrict it’s use to just a very few candidates who often are asked to complete it as almost a formality at the end of the hiring process. This approach to utilizing assessments might make sense if you are hiring for a senior management role or if hiring a sales rep is something you do very rarely. This is the type of hiring process one might have used 20 years ago but today it makes little sense and frankly it puts your organization at a serious disadvantage in the competition for top sales talent. Today, when in the hiring process one uses sales assessments, is completely opposite to when in the process they were used previously. Today, it is critical to quickly evaluate sales candidates very early in the hiring cycle rather than very late. This way you can determine right away if the candidate is worth pursuing and of course you can do so ahead of your competition for sales talent. Naturally this means that you will be testing far more candidates and doing so with far less pre-qualification. It is pretty obvious then that using an expensive and lengthy sales test in this more ‘top of the funnel’ approach is just not realistic from the perspective of both efficiency and economics. In this ‘top of the funnel’ approach your sales assessment test must be very economical, easy to administer, easy to complete by candidates and it must clearly, quickly and accurately identify the high potential sales candidates. Conducting the sales assessment test early offers several benefits in addition to those mentioned above: - By casting a wider net you will identify high potential sales talent that may not have otherwise caught your attention - Testing early identifies red flag areas to address quickly - Valuable interview time can be devoted solely to high potential candidates - Both face-to-face and phone interviews become far more effective due to the information uncovered - Saving Money Are we suggesting you should compromise accuracy? Does this mean that if you currently use the Caliper that you need to give it up? The answer to both these questions is no. In terms of accuracy SalesTestOnline.com is considered to be over 90% accurate and the test results correlate to a very high degree with Caliper; in the words of one long time Caliper user “with SalesTestOnline.com I get 85% of what I get from the Caliper, for 15% of the cost”. Certainly, some Caliper users have chosen to switch to SalesTestOnline.com. On the other hand what others have done who just do not feel comfortable making a complete switch is to use both. SalesTestOnline.com is used at the top of the funnel as described above and Caliper is used with the final few. Finally, while this article is addressing SalesTestOnline.com as a superior tool vs Caliper for identifying top sales talent, many of the issues described also apply to other expensive and cumbersome sales assessment tests. Whether you use the Caliper or one of these other sales tests we invite you to visit us at SalesTestOnline.com in order to learn more. I would be very pleased to talk to you personally in order to learn about your specific needs. If you are interested I would be happy to arrange a no obligation demonstration of our system.

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I have just been to the Spa Theatre at Scarborough to see Taiko Drummers. It was breathtaking. It would be nice if the Spa Pavilion in Whitby could put good shows on like this. The applause they got was overwhelming. They even did more. I hope it returns in 2012. Miss L Drybrough, Kennedy Gardens, Billingham.

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Day 1 : Arrival to Istanbul Upon arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport & clearing customs, you will be met by one of our staff at the exit gate of arrivals hall & accompanied during your transfer to the hotel. Day 2 : Istanbul Breakfast at hotel, then meeting your guide at hotel lobby for a short drive to Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar) heaped with various sweets & spices is one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Soon after, we embark on a public ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After lunch in the afternoon we will complete this historical day by visiting Topkapi Palace, the residence of the legendary Ottoman Sultans, now converted into a museum with its jewel encrusted treasury & elegant four courts. Free time at the Grand Bazaar where you can shop or haggle with local merchants over unusual antiques, colourful spices, beautiful jewelry or carpets, richly textured fabrics & more. Day 3 : Istanbul After breakfast meeting your tour guide at hotel lobby to begin the day with a stroll to the Hippodrome, the former heart of Constantinople's political & sporting life adorned with ancient monuments. Next visit the Blue Mosque with its six minarets, a great cascade of domes & a striking blue Iznik tiled interior. Continue with the Hagia Sophia which is considered the Jewel of Byzantine architecture & once the largest church in the world for 1000 years. After lunch break, we drive across the first Bosphorus Bridge & head for the summit of Camlica Hill offering 360° panoramic views of Istanbul overlooking the Sea of Marmara. Crossing back continents (Asia - Europe) over the Bosphorus Bridge, we visit Dolmabahce Palace, with more than 340 rooms & eight Turkish Baths the Imperial Residence of the last six Sultans. Day 4 : Istanbul / Gallipoli Canakkale After breakfast, check out & meet for early morning drive to Eceabat (4hrs). On arrival, we have lunch in the village before starting the Gallipoli ANZAC Memorials Tour. We will see the Kabatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly (Turkish & Allied trenches & tunnels), The Nek & Chunuk Bair New Zealand memorial. After leaving The Gallipoli Peninsula we cross the Dardenelles by car ferry to Canakkale & check-in to hotel. The evening is at leisure or for those that wish there is a screening of the 4 Corners documentary 'Fatal Shore' & the ‘Gallipoli’ movie starring Mel Gibson. Overnight in Canakkale. Day 5 : Troy & Pergamum / Kusadasi After breakfast at hotel, check-out & drive to Troy. The Greek poet Homer wrote about the ancient city Troy in The Iliad. Troy is one of the world's most important archaeological sites because of its place in literature & what it tells us about a critical early period in the development of European civilization. The large replica of the Trojan horse at the front of the ruins, is part of the myth of the Trojan War. After the city of Troy we will proceed to Pergamum. The site of ancient Pergamum is set on a steep hilltop, the capital of Pergamum kingdom after the death of Alexander the Great was a cultural center having a large library rivaling that of Alexandria in Egypt. After the tour, we will drive an hour & half to reach Kusadasi. Transfer to hotel upon arrival. Overnight in Kusadasi. Day 6 : Ephesus After breakfast today we visit the Ancient City of Ephesus which is among one of the best preserved Greco-Roman Cities in the world enabling one to genuinely 'soak in' the atmosphere of Roman times. Enter through the Magnesia Gate & begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. After lunch, we depart to visit the House of Virgin Mary where she is said to be brought here by St. John & have spent the last of her days. The tour also includes a visit to the remains of Artemis Temple which was one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World & finally (time allowing) we visit Sirince, an old Greek Orthodox village most famous for its local wine, olive oil & 19th century architecture. Overnight in Kusadasi. Day 7 : Kusadasi / Samos (Greece) Breakfast at hotel, free day at lesiure. Kusadasi was much-frequented place of birds during the seasonal migrations, during Ottoman reign it was named as Kusadasi (Bird Island). Bird island is connected to the mainland with a mole. Centuries ago the island was used for securing the shores & for preventing the attacks from the sea. Today, it is an ideal place to watch the panoramic view of the city & to witness breathtaking sunsets. You can also sip your drink at one of the cafes on the island or stroll around the city which has become very popular among locals from nearby cities for its scenery & numerous restaurants serving local cusine on the water. Pick up from hotel lobby & transfer to Kusadasi Port for 16:00 ferry to Samos (Greece). Transfer to hotel in Samos upon arrival. Day 8 : Samos / Mykonos Check out from hotel after breakfast & transfer to Samos Port for Mykons ferry via Paros. Transfer to hotel upon arrival. Overnight Mykonos. Day 9 : Mykonos Free day at leisure. Overnight Mykonos. Day 10 : Mykonos / Athens Free day at leisure, you may spend the balance of the day either in Mykonos or Athens as there are frequent high speed ferries & flights to Athens. Day 11 : Athens After breakfast with your guide you will criss cross the centre of the city, taking in its modern & ancient history on foot. We will first make a short visit to the archaeological displays at Syntagma Metro Station, & then you will see the impressive House of Parliament, with the Monument to the Unknown Soldier & the Evzones the presidential guards. Then we cross to the National Gardens to the Presidential Residence & the marble Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. The walk continues to the beautiful neoclassical Zappeion Hall. Then we come to the most famous neighbourhood of Athens (Plaka), the neighbourhood of gods at the foot of the Acropolis & to Lysicrates monument. Day 12 : Delphi / Athens After leaving Athens, we drive through Levadia & Arachova, famous for its bright multi coloured carpets & handicrafts. Arriving in Delphi which is situated at the foot of the Parnos Mountain we visit the Ancient Sanctuary of Apollo. We then visit the Delphi Museum where one can see among other archaeological treasures, the unique bronze charioteer, then proceed through the sacred way to the Athenian treasury & the Temple of Apollo. Delphi is one of the national treasures of Greece. 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by Michael K. Asante & John K. M. Kuwornu This study analyzes the profitability of fruit juice processing using data from Kudors Fruit Juice Limited at Kasoa in Ghana. The cost involved in fruit juice processing (which includes the capital cost and the operating cost) was obtained from the Company. This study compares the profitability of blend (i.e. fruit juice made up of pineapple and mango blend) with that of pineapple juice alone. The viability of the project was determined using the discounted measures of project worth: Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR), Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR). The empirical results reveal that pineapple juice processing had a BCR of 1.03 which means that going into the pineapple juice processing is profitable. The value of the NPV (GHS11,728.00) and IRR (23%) further confirms that pineapple juice processing is profitable because the NPV is positive and the IRR is greater than the discounted factor (21%). The results also showed that it is more profitable to invest in the blend (pineapple and mango blend) than the pineapple juice alone as it yields a BCR of 1.36 which was greater than the BCR of 1.03 for the pineapple juice only. Furthermore, the value of the NPV (GHS176,831.00) which is greater than the pineapple juice only, suggests that the blend is more profitable even though the IRR for both are the same. Moreover, it is also more likely to recover capital investment earlier in the processing of the blend than when one goes into pineapple juice processing only, because the net cash flow in year 2 (GHS 58,146.00) for the blend is more than triple that of the pineapple juice only (GHS17,826.00).These results have policy implications for the development of Agribusinesses in Ghana.

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All Arts Impact programs use a common lesson plan format co-designed with classroom teachers. Each lesson identifies the following key components: - Enduring understanding: the big idea of the lesson - Student learning targets and criteria - Instructional and classroom management strategies - Cultural and material resources - Essential lesson vocabulary - Assessment strategies - State arts standards - State academic standards for math, reading or writing (infused content) Sample Lesson Plan Templates - Arts Foundations (text version) - Arts Foundations – Early Learning (text version) - Arts Infusion (text version) - Arts and Math Infusion (text version) - Arts and Reading Infusion (text version) - Arts and Writing Infusion (text version) Lesson Plan Database Arts Impact’s Lesson Plan Database is a wide variety of arts and arts-infused lessons. This searchable database includes lessons from various Arts Impact models: Arts Foundations and Arts Infusion; Arts-infused Summer School; Arts Impact/Arts Leadership; Teacher Training: Arts as Literacy; and selected teacher written lessons. Some lessons focus on foundational arts concepts and some on arts-infused concepts. Each lesson includes clear learning targets, assessments, resource materials, teaching strategies, and examples of prompts. All lessons are aligned with both Washington State Arts Standards and Common Core State Standards. Applicable lessons are also aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Washington State Early Learning Guidelines. Arts Impact makes these lessons available for public use to provide support for on-going teacher autonomy in teaching and infusing the arts in the classroom. Please credit Arts Impact and the specific lesson authors when sharing or teaching these lessons. Browse the full database or search using any of the following categories: - PreK – 8th grade - Grade level: Kindergarten – 5th grade - Artistic disciplines: Dance, Theater, and Visual Arts - Core content area: Math, Reading, Writing and Science - Arts concept: examples include shape, character or pattern - Academic concept: examples include narrative, story structure or symmetry - Artistic skill or technique: examples include drawing, movement or physical/vocal choice

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Title: Samezuka Gakuen no Nichijou Circle/Artist: UZSK/Uzui (Pixiv) Pairing: Nitori x Rin (+ Mikoshiba) Nitori and Rin are doing something roommates don’t usually do. Includes a dark past about Rin, and bonus pages of Mikoshiba *servicing* himself in the shared bath. Title: Naughty Joke Circle/Artist: Ultimate Powers/RURU (Pixiv) Pairing: Nagisa x Rin Rin told Nagisa that it’s his turn to go to the shower room to clean off their bodies after a very tiring day in the swimming club. However, Nagisa is feeling pain somewhere.

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Sally Ganga filled in for our regular host, Beth Heaton, during this week’s timely and informative episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation, covering what seniors should do after receiving an Early Action or Early Decision letter, as well as trends in college pricing affecting juniors’ planning. In the first two segments, Sally was joined by two College Coach veterans, Kyra Tyler and Beth Feinberg Keenan. While Sally and Kyra worked in college admissions, Beth worked in financial aid, rounding out the perspectives in this insiders’ view into what students should be doing in the days and weeks following the early rounds of admission. Sally started the group off with discussing binding Early Decision rounds and how to handle (and move on) from the toughest news of all: an automatic denial, wherein the applicant is denied, with no option for moving onto a “Regular” admission round. The trio emphasized the importance of having a healthy “mourning period,” the necessity to do a realistic re-evaluation of the college list, and efficiently completing any additional applications. At this point, the trio flipped to the opposite end of the Early Decision spectrum and discussed what to do if you’re a happy senior who has been admitted in an Early Decision round—and, yes, there are absolutely steps that need your immediate attention! In fact, Sally shared an important anecdote about a student who had an $80,000 scholarship revoked for not following the rules surrounding a binding Early Decision agreement. At this point, Beth shared her expertise in financial aid appeals that might (or might not) alter the binding component of the ED agreement. She also gave advice about when it is appropriate to reach out for an appeal, so be sure to tune in for that discussion! After the break, Sally, Kyra, and Beth discussed the same set of topics for Early Action decisions—what to do following a denial, an admission, and a financial aid award. Additional topics covered included how a deferral to the Regular round of admission might affect the student’s decision-making process moving forward and how to strategically take advantage of schools with a late, or “Round 2,” of Early Decision. In the final segment, Kathy Ruby helped listeners understand how the formidably dense “Trends in College Pricing” Annual Report from The College Board might affect them. For example, did you know that there are some universities where paying the out-of-state tuition might cost you less than tuition at your in-state public flagship university? Or how about the fact that 70% of full-time students receive some sort of discount on their college tuition and that this discount is increasing the most among private, non-profit colleges? Tune in next week for even more great information from Sally and her guests!

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Ranks on place 387,095 worldwide Cvchecker.com is a website that uses as title "Fuller CV - Professional CV Writing, Free CV Reviews & Advice" and tries to rank for the keywords "career help", "change career", "change jobs", "cover letter template", "cover letter writing", "curriculum vitae", "cv", "cv advice", "cv example", "cv help", "cv sample", "cv template", "cv tips", "cv writers", "cv writing", "free cv review", "how to write a cv", "jobs", "new job", "professional cv", "recruitment", "resume" and "resume writing". Yesterday Cvchecker.com ranked on position 387,095 worldwide. The server is located in Dublin (, ). Related to this site are the websites cv-united-kingdom.com, bizland.com, jobsite.co.uk, corbelonline.com, careerpowerresume.com, yourcareerquest.com, yourbestimpression.com, worldclassresumes.com, world-opp.com and careerenhancementsolutions.com. Estimated traffic that cvchecker receives: 7,917 Unique Visitors Per Month Title:Fuller CV - Professional CV Writing, Free CV Reviews & Advice Keywords:career help, change career, change jobs, cover letter template, cover letter writing, curriculum vitae, cv, cv advice, cv example, cv help, cv sample, cv template, cv tips, cv writers, cv writing, free cv review, how to write a cv, jobs, new job, professional cv, recruitment, resume, resume writing Site Language:English (en) Sites Linking In:212 Cvchecker.com Domain Information Domain Age:17 years and 6 months Traffic By Country Cvchecker Web of Trust Reputation Rating Displays desired website's overall online reputation in terms of on-site Trustworthiness, user experience, website reliability, load time and privacy measures. This analysis about cvchecker.com has been displayed 53 times.

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- Regional Scout Plan 2016-2019 - Bosnia and Herzegovina - Czech Republic - Macedonia, The former Yugoslav Republic of - San Marino - United Kingdom (LS/Vilnius) – The Cathedral Square and other parts of Vilnius, capital city of Lithuania, were the setting of a beautiful spring fairy tale a week ago on Saturday. Some 900 Scouts of Lietuvos skautija (LS, Lithuanian Scouting, the National Scout Organisation in Lithuania) from all corners of the country had come together to celebrate Saint George’s Day in colourful and memorable fashion and to spend the day together in a series of Scout activities. Before the different age sections split for their day’s programmes, participants were greeted on Cathedral Square with messages from H.E. Dalia Grybauskaitė, President of Lithuania, and from H.E. Artūras Zuokas, the cities’ mayor. A patrol challenge kept Scouts and Ventures busy in Kalnų parkas (one of the city’s large parks) where they had to demonstrate skills and show knowledge in a variety of subjects. Interaction with children, young people and families enjoying a beautiful day in the park and old town were also part of the programme and helped to give additional visibility to the Scout Movement. Meanwhile, the Cub Packs spent their day exploring the treasurers of Vilnius, visiting the old town and various museums. The event culminated with a concert at the band stand in Kalnų parkas, organized by Titas Motuzas, from the Kernavė Scout Group. A number of popular bands and Scout bands took part, much to the delight of the Cubs, Scouts, Ventures, their Leaders and the general public. After a long day and exhausted from the different activities, Teodora, from Kernavė Scout Group, said she had most liked the final concert performance in Kalnų parkas. And Rapolas, from Skaistis Scout Group, who attended the event for the first time, said “I enjoyed meeting my friends and spent time with them competing with Scouts from many other Groups from all parts of Lithuania. It was quite impressive to see nearly thousand gathered on Cathedral Square.” Thanks to the beautiful weather, interesting programme and joyful evening dances we have found a lot of new friends from other regions and together told the most beautiful spring fairy tale for Vilnius! © images: Lietuvos skautija 2014 Rupert comes from Austria and is the Executive Assistant to the Regional Director. His responsibilities include internal and external communications and administrative assistance in Regional events. European International Scout Camps – Summer 2018Based on information made available so far, the European Scout Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) has put together a (non-exhaustive) list of national jamborees organised during the summer of 2018 in Europe. Maybe one of these international camps is exactly what you were looking for? 15th European Guide and Scout ConferenceThe 15th European Guide and Scout Conference (15egsc) and the concurrently held 15th European Guide Conference (15egc) and 22nd European Scout Conference (22esc) took place from 17 to 21 June 2016, in Melsomvik, Norway. #ScoutGuideSupport #RefugeesBetween September 2015 and May 2016, the European Scout Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movemente (WOSM) and the Europe Region WAGGGS regularly shared stories featuring Scouts and Guides involved in refugee and migrant support activities in their local communities. Google TranslatePowered by Google Translate. The Official World Scout ShopThe Official World Scout Shop offers an ever-growing range of high quality Scouting products. It is the only authorised supplier of World Scout items, and ALL profits go directly back to Scouting. What did we write about?Africa Arab Region Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Educational Methods Environment Europe European Scout Committee European Year of Volunteering 2011 event finland France Germany Growth Growth through Quality GSAT Jamboree Junak kandersteg Networking Organisational Development Partnerships Partnerships with other Regions peace Portugal PPÖ Regional Scout Plan Romania Rover Scouts Scouts Serbia Slovenia Spain Switzerland training Turkey Unguvu VCP Volunteering WOSM Youth Youth Empowerment Youth Programme

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- The egg develops in a follicle of the ovary - The follicle contains fluid with the egg attached to the wall of the follicle - Usually one follicle develops each month - Usually a vaginal probe ultrasound is used to monitor follicular growth - On ultrasound, the follicle appears as a circular fluid-filled bubble. - It can be seen when it measures about 7 mm in size. It grows about 1-2 mm per day. - The follicle is ready for ovulation when it measures about 1.8 to 2.5 cm in diameter. - Following ovulation, the follicle usually disappears from the ultrasound view completely - this is the best evidence that ovulation has occured. - Also, follicular fluid which was released when the follicle ruptures can be detected in the abdomen behind the uterus. Disclaimer: This website is not intended to create a physician patient relationship. We do not offer ultrasound for fertility purposes in our office. But there are many OB/Gyn's that do. Please check facts with your OB/Gyn doctor. We do offer fertility acupuncture services. There is no specific targeted medical advice here. Please see your physician in person. This disclaimer also applies to our other websites with generalized information: Plastic Surgery Modesto CA, Plastic Surgery Modesto, Cosmetic Surgery, Acupuncture Modesto, Veins Modesto, How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon, Breast Augmentation FAQ, Tummy Tuck FAQ

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Meanwhile I am trying to think about morality and disaster reporting. One of the most famous images of famine is one taken by Kevin Carter. In 1993 Carter a member of the so-called Bang Bang Club – a group of white South African photo journalists known for their images of apartheid - went to Sudan to shoot pictures of famine victims who were then dying at the rate of 20 an hour. Seeking relief from the masses, he wandered into the open bush where he saw a small, emaciated girl collapsed from hunger. Then a vulture landed a short distance away. Carter waited 20 minutes hoping the bird would spread its wings and make a better image. It did not and after he snapped several pictures and chased the bird away. The powerful picture, first used by the New York Times was reproduced around the world. Hundreds of people called the Times to find out what happened to the girl. Carter was praised for capturing the horror of famine and censured for not rescuing the child. Two months after winning a Pulitzer Prize for the photograph, he committed suicide. He had earlier told a friend “I’m really really sorry I didn’t pick the child up” As Susan D Moeller comments “Being close enough to photograph the starving child meant being close enough to help. The responsibility to bear witness does not automatically outweigh the responsibility to get involved." And Jim Dwyer, Pulitzer Prize winning columnist for the late New York Newsday says the only ethical justification for a reporter’s intrusion into a victim’s life is that he will help. But if you take that as a starting point where does that leave objectivity? And (particularly if you take Amartya Sen's dictum that there's never been a famine in a democracy with a free press) what then happens to reporting? It's difficult to have a debate like this without even sounding heartless but what is the responsibility of the journalist?

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A lot of fruits and veggies can be utilized in juicing; by taking the nutrients from them, along with giving a variety of delicious healthy beverages. Juicing is a good way to get your nutrients without the added sugar of frozen or bottled juice. Fresh juice is one of the most delightful healthy treat. Try using a masticating juicer to vary your juice. These juicers gently extract the juice which helps retain many nutrients in a slower way that retains nutrients.The juice you create will also better at keeping when in storage. If you are juicing your own apples, choose the ripest, ripest apples possible. If you are going to use bruised apples, cut the bruises out. The healthiest vegetables for juicing are greens such as: chard, spinach, parsley, broccoli, amongst others. Try to use at least 50-70% greens in your juices, making up the rest with fruits and vegetables that add better flavors. Fruit juice is full of natural sugar which is best to limit on a healthy juicing program. 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Cap Closing and Opening Tools Manual Cap Opener and Closer Vacutainer Tube Decappers and Cappers (HS3100 Series and Assorted Attachments) For twist-and-pull tubes (BD Vacutainer tubes for collection of blood, urine, and biological fluids), simple but ergonomic manual tools (HS3100 series) are available to meet your cap opening and reclosing needs. These units consist of a support stand and a cap-retaining attachment uniquely designed for your clinical testing tubes. Make decapping and recapping twist-and-pull caps a true one hand task. Please call us or send us an email for pricing and details. Personal Cappers and Decappers (HS3000 Series and assorted attachments) For screw-cap containers(Cryotubes, Microcentrifuge Tubes, Sample and Reagent Tubes and Vials, Medicine Bottles, Flasks), simple but ergonomic tools (HS3000 series) are available to meet your cap opening and closing needs. These units consist of a battery operated and a hand-held driver equipped with an interchangeable liner/chuck attachment. Cap retaining and non-retaining attachments are available for your unique application. Make decapping and recapping screw caps a true one hand task on a Tube Clamping Rack (HS3005) to save wear and tear on your fingers and thumbs! Multi Snap-Cap Containers (Sample and Microcentrifuge Tubes) This new tool helps you avoid the struggle with small, tight snap caps and allows you to quickly and easily open your eight individual snap capped microcentrifuge tubes at once. Never use your finger tips or nails again. The tight seal reduces the risk of contamination and condensation. A tool kit consists of Opener (HS3010), Closer (HS3020), and one orientation mat for 0.5 and 1.5 mL tubes. Tube Opener and Closer for PCR 0.2 mL tubes (individual or strip) are also available upon request. An one-hand capper and decapper (HS3030) for single snap capped and screw capped microtubes is a replacement for Drummond’s Decapitator 2. Semi-Automated Decappers and Recappers Make Decapping and Recapping Large Container Screw Caps a One-Handed Task Semi-Automated Decapper/Recapper – Simple Model (HS3050) Semi-Automated Decapper/Recapper – Simple Foot Switch Model (HS3050-FS) Semi-Automated Decapper/Recapper – Deluxe Model (HS3060) These units, Simple (HS3050) and Deluxe (HS3060) models, are designed as tools to increase productivity while relieving the discomfort and fatigue associated with repetitive decapping/recapping operations. Each unit is inexpensive, easy to use and compact enough to fit inside a fume hood – the perfect solution for laboratories that open and close threaded neck vials, cell culture flasks, and media bottles (see 2 images below). The unit with cap retaining attachment and foot pedal switch unscrews a cap, holds it while the container is being processed, and then recaps the container, thus eliminating both the risk of contamination and the need for using both hands to accomplish the task. By switching to a cap non-retaining attachment, it can either decap or cap containers in a continuous way thus enhancing sample throughput while gaining ergonomics. All our capping and decapping tools have been successfully demonstrated on opening and closing the containers, either screw-up or snap cap type, as shown on our website. To handle larger and different kinds of containers, accessories such as level press handler, lab jack, plate, guiding bar, and anti-rotation mat are included in Deluxe model to attain more flexibility and ergonomics. An automatic cap opener is also available for customers who want to perform decapping/capping works in a truly automated and less hand involving fashion. To get more detailed information such price, video demo clip and availability, send us an email at email@example.com. To view more demo video clips for many unique and general applications, please go to YouTube and type keywords (decappers john hsieh).

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More from the archives this week! Part two of the boho bridal session from Showit's United Conference today on the blog! Quick note that this gorgeous girl had just had a baby before this session! Huge congrats to her on her adorable baby- Kinsley! One of the most gorgeous girls I've ever had the privileged of photographing! I had so much fun getting to play around with my Contax and ended up having a really painterly photograph in there (that was a total accident, but I love it! When you see it you'll know which one I'm talking about!). One of my favorite parts about shooting film is the painterly style that comes out of the ISO grain, so I was so excited to get these back and see that one! Thank You So Much For Reading My Blog And I Can't Wait To Have You Back Next Week! In The Meantime, Feel Free To Check Out Last Week's Blog Posts! - Scottsdale, Arizona Boho Bridal Session - Ryan - Historic Virginia Engagement session- Allie & Robert - Mommy & Daughter Fall Portraits- Kourtney & Lillianah - Belmont - Rachel & Matt Winter Engagement Session - Richmond, Virginia- Romantic Ballet portrait session

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A vitamin is an organic compound needed in small quantities that cannot be made in cells. In human nutrition , most vitamins function as coenzymes after modification; for example, all water-soluble vitamins are phosphorylated or are coupled to nucleotides when they are used in cells. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD + ), a derivative of vitamin B 3 ( niacin ), is an important coenzyme that acts as a hydrogen acceptor. Hundreds of separate types of dehydrogenases remove electrons from their substrates and reduce NAD + into NADH. This reduced form of the coenzyme is then a substrate for any of the reductases in the cell that need to reduce their substrates. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide exists in two related forms in the cell, NADH and NADPH. The NAD + /NADH form is more important in catabolic reactions, while NADP + /NADPH is used in anabolic reactions. Side-effects from the use of steroids are extremely common and can be quite significant. Most side-effects are reversible once the athlete stops usage although serious long-term side-effects and even death have occurred as a direct result of steroid use. • Decreased sperm production and sex drive • Increased aggression, irritability and mood swings • Liver disorders • Baldness (alopecia) • Hypertension (high blood pressure) • Raised cholesterol • Gynecomastia (development of over-sized mammary glands in males) • Menstrual irregularities (in women) • Hirsuitism (excessive hair growth occurring in females which follows the pattern of male hair growth, . facial) • Deepening of the voice • Reduced immunity • Possible development of tumors (wilm’s tumor, prostate carcinoma and leukemia have been reported, although a connection is not proven)

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Monday, October 28, 2013 What is your strategy for the day of the big performance? Are you already anticipating playing it safe and second-guessing yourself? Don't plan to fail. Prepare to perform. Assuming all of your detail work has been thorough, you are now in a very enviable place! A great percentage of your playing was detailed and analytical. Now you have earned the right to totally perform. Don't drag the practice room onto the stage, and don't be listening to yourself. Just play! Wednesday, October 16, 2013 As I was preparing for an important audition years ago, a good friend challenged me to sing each excerpt, and give it everything I had. The game was to pretend that the committee was going to award the job to the singer who best represented everything the composer intended. I scoffed and insisted that no gimmicks were needed. My playing was good enough as it was. He persisted however, and I was surprised to see and hear the results of our little drama class. After some awkward moments of my pitiful croaking, we noticed that expression drastically improved. Phrasing and subtleties were noticeably better. Rhythm was steadier, and the music was less cautious and much more interesting. He snapped, "Don't just crank it out, play it!" Now it was game on! More of his butt-whipping: "Project the music to the back of the hall. Wake the committee up. Instantly capture the drama of every excerpt." Concerning auditions, it was the great Arnold Jacobs who summed it up, "At the audition, you must simply play better than everybody else." Summary: Obey everything on the page. Sing it perfectly, and then begin to copy that with the trumpet. Either we will follow the trumpet, or it will be made to follow us!

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Published at Sunday, May 27th, 2018 - 09:54:55 AM. Bedroom Design. By Emeric Eve. Hit to Read More Isn’t this bedroom simply charming? The pastels mixed with the warm gray, the breezy curtains, the cozy rug, the wooden floor and the mirrored divider work together to create a tranquil ambiance and a glamorous and chic decor. This is one of its bedrooms. It has wood on its walls, floor and ceiling, access to a small terrace and a very cozy and crisp decor that’s a mixture of modern and rustic elements. You must be logged in to post a comment. Any content, trademark’s, or other material that might be found on the Promiseazaction website that is not Promiseazaction’s property remains the copyright of its respective owner/s. In no way does Promiseazaction claim ownership or responsibility for such items, and you should seek legal consent for any use of such materials from its owner. © Copyright 2018 Promiseazaction. All Rights Reserved.

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Over against this " valid " mechanism, in some truer but vaguer region, Kant placed free will; and so left things. This is a vaguer form of control than a protectorate, and frequently amounts merely to an agreement amongst civilized powers to respect the right of one of their number to exercise government within a certain area, if it should decide to do so at any future time. This gave immense vogue to wider and vaguer theories of evolutionary process, notably to H. Here we have a series of celebrations representing the occupations of the successive seasons, addressed sometimes to numina who developed later on into the great gods of the state, such as Jupiter, Mars or Ceres, sometimes to vaguer divinities who remained always indefinite and rustic in character, such as Pales and Consus. The authority to grant such discharge was conceived to be included in the power of binding and loosing committed by Christ to His Church; and when in the course of time the vaguer theological conceptions of the first ages of Christianity assumed scientific form and shape at the hands of the Schoolmen, the doctrine came to prevail that this discharge of the sinner's debt was made through an application to the offender of what was called the " Treasure of the Church " (Thurston, p. 315). Another such guarantee of a vaguer character is that which the North Sea powers recently entered into for the maintenance of the status quo of their respective North Sea territories; and the similar one entered into by the Mediterranean powers for the same objects in the Mediterranean. As a whole, we gain the Impression that a really distinct and more primitive stage of hieroglyphic writing by a substantially vaguer notation of words lay not far behind the time of the 1st Dynasty. Many pamphlets date from this period, as does La Creation (1870), a third book of the class of Ahasverus and Merlin, but even vaguer, dealing not with history, legend, or philosophy, but with physical science for the most part.

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Northern California Waterfront Homes for Sale Waterfront real estate is a limited commodity, which is highly sought after by those wanting to commune with nature. There are three categories of water venues, which offer a variety of natural settings: riverfront, lakefront, and creek front. Riverfront homes are strategically located along the banks of the renowned Sacramento River. These residences have the luxury of quick access to the river and its numerous activities, including boating, fishing, and kayaking. This swift-moving body of water, with its extremely cold temperatures, should be respectfully appreciated. Shasta Lake residences are nestled in the hills overlooking this awesome body of water. With the majority of the 370 miles of shoreline controlled by the U.S. Forest Service, this lake offers unparalleled beauty. Numerous launch ramps and seven marinas ensure unlimited access to this treasure. Two major year-round creeks offer another variation to waterfront living. Cow Creek and Cottonwood Creek are considered navigable waterways and the homes that border them are typically oriented toward ranch-style living. Our family of real estate professionals has a variety of Shasta County waterfront properties for sale, along with Tehama County waterfront properties for sale and Butte County waterfront properties for sale. Please take a look at our selection! If you're in the market for Northern California Waterfront Homes for Sale, we invite you to contact us at Coldwell Banker C&C Properties today. We're here to help! Northern California Waterfront Properties Average List Price: $887,454 Average Days on Market: 145 101 listings found. Showing 12 per page.

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This luxury African safari company has evolved over its 25 years of existence to become an exemplar within the safari industry on implementing and designing environmental and sustainability strategies. Wilderness Safaris sustainability strategy is built around the 4Cs of conservation, culture, community and commerce, recognizing that nature-based responsible and ethical tourism is paramount to ensure the longevity of African conservation. To ensure the 4Cs strategy is implemented Wilderness Safaris have developed Environmental Management Systems that focus on how they can reduce their carbon footprint by managing the building of their luxury safari camps in the most eco-friendly manner possible. Using solar water heating, water-harvesting techniques as well as a reduction of waste and reusable materials has ensured Wilderness Safaris exceeds stringent environmental standards. The culture strand of Wilderness Safaris strategy is incorporated into the company by employing people from over 27 differing ethnic groups and raising awareness of the diversity of the African continent and its people to their guests. Food, design and materials all play an important part in the luxury safari camps, as well as innovative cultural policies, including the holding of the first Wilderness Heritage Day 2012 for the staff to celebrate their own cultural heritage. At Wilderness Safaris they recognize that people are the corner stone of their business. To this end the 3rd C of Community plays a pivotal role for the company. The Wilderness family are the staff whom are the standard bearers and relationship managers for the company and recognition of their worth sets the company apart. The external community includes local rural communities and neighbors whom they work with tirelessly to ensure communications are honest, dignified and mutually beneficial. The last C in the company’s strategy Commerce is probably the most important in terms of sustainability. Without a viable business model Wilderness Safaris would not be able to continue investing in some of the areas that they currently operate in. However they have been at the forefront of African Safari for some 27 years and pride themselves on the fact that sustainability has not come at a price. The company’s environmental principles have not been compromised and their understanding of the environment has allowed guests a richer and more diverse experience. Visit our Wilderness Safaris page to find further information on the luxury safari camps featured there.

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Palm Springs’ great houses for Kaufman, Frey, Sinatra, Elrod, and others are all handsome expressions of the Modern Era. But as custom designs limited to one site and one incarnation, they lack one significant characteristic of Modernism; repeat-ability. Embedded in Modernism is the ideal of mass production. The repeatable object, each equal in quality, form and use, is the essence of the twentieth century in contrast with handcrafted artifacts of previous centuries. The impact of the democratization of goods, services, and architecture – from cars to movies to billboards to McDonalds – was tremendous. It is the point where the machine and mass production bring Modernism to the mass audience; it happened in Palm Springs when father and son George and Robert Alexander brought architects Dan Palmer and William Krisel from Los Angeles to the Coachella Valley to design the first extensive tract subdivision in Palm Springs. Strikingly Modern with exposed concrete block, butterfly roofs and open plans. Palmer and Krisel’s designs proved pure Modernism would sell in the marketplace. Merchant builders George and Robert Alexander were two of many housing developers working in the Los Angeles area in the boom years after the second World War. Robert Alexander was eager to establish himself with his own ideas and projects in the early 1950’s; when he met architect William Krisel socially, the two began to discuss how to build Modern housing tracts at a time when ranch and Colonial were still the favored, sellable styles. George and Robert Alexander’s first Palm Springs project was the Ocotillo Lodge built in 1956 and designed by Dan Palmer and William Krisel. It is still an iconic building on the corner of East Palm Canyon Drive and Camino Real. It combined two-story motel room wings along the highway, and one-story bungalows clustered around the pool behind. After the completion of the Ocotillo Lodge, George and Robert Alexander plunged into the housing market, beginning with thirty-nine houses in the Twin Palms area adjacent to the Ocotillo Lodge. At the time Palm Springs was primarily a town of individually built houses. George and Robert Alexander helped bring the era of mass housing-well established in Los Angeles- to the desert, but with adaptions for the climate and customers. They would change the face of the desert. To Krisel, modernism seemed more acceptable to clients in the desert, where the casual life and extreme climate encouraged nontraditional architecture. The first Alexander homes sold well, and they were followed by a development of larger homes in Vista Las Palmas nearer to town and in older established neighborhoods. The developments were quick successes, and George and Robert Alexander continued to build in the Palm Springs area often with William and Krisel as their architects, though they also supported the adventurous steel houses designed by Wexler and Harrison. Helping sales were the modern amenities included as standard features in each house: air-conditioning and a pool. Air-conditioning was transforming the desert, and the homes of George and Robert Alexander helped to usher in the era of year-round desert living. The populism inherent in mass production of housing is at odds with the elitism of large custom homes, yet both reflect aspects of Modernism equally. In Palm Springs Modernism, both aspects can be seen, both are well done, and both contributed indispensably to the growth of Palm Springs as a Modern city George and Robert Alexander kept building in Palm Springs – housing, offices, and a few very notable custom residences. One of the most well-known is the Alexander house in Las Palmas which is the Lawford/Kennedy house, originally built for Peter Lawford. Another well-known Alexander is the “Honeymoon Hideaway” on Ladera Circle, built by Robert Alexander for his wife in the early 1960s. . George Alexander and his wife Mildred, also known as “Jimmie”, and their son Robert Alexander, with his wife Helene, were killed on November 14, 1965 on an ill-fated flight from Palm Springs to Burbank. The Alexander Construction Company ceased operations with the deaths of its principals. – Heidi O”Neal

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It looks like you're using an Ad Blocker. Please white-list or disable AboveTopSecret.com in your ad-blocking tool. Some features of ATS will be disabled while you continue to use an ad-blocker. Originally posted by devildogUSMC reply to post by Zeus187 I am not the one with the "confederacy" idea. I would appreciate if you would read the posts before replying. Originally posted by cryingindian Maybe we need to focus on that aspect. Like instead of creating a whole new "parallel" government, we should concentrate on getting a separation of money and state...somehow. Originally posted by Zeus187 the reason stirling and gold was phased out is because it was too easy for shop owners, and anyone else with coins in there possesion to scrape small bits off the coins as they circulate through their hands... Section 2. All persons are hereby required to deliver on or before May a, 1933, to a Federal Reserve Bank or a branch or agency thereof or to any member bank of the Federal Reserve System all gold coin, gold bullion and gold certificates now owned by them or coming into their ownership on or before April 28, 1933 Section 9. Whoever willfully violates any provision of this Executive Order or of these regulations or of any rule, regulation or license issued thereunder may be fined not more than $10,000, or, if a natural person, may be imprisoned for not more than ten years, or both; and any officer, director, or agent of any corporation who knowingly participates in any such violation may be punished by a like fine, imprisonment, or both. This order and these regulations may be modified or revoked at any time.

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By opening up the vault, so to speak, VaultOptions offers a high-quality trading platform which features some of the very best payouts in the binary options market today. Although VaultOptions.com isn’t perfect, the problems are relatively minor, while the benefits of trading with them, including the high payouts and exceptional VaultOptions bonus, are good reasons for traders to look into starting a trading career there. Software and Features By running the slightly older version of the SpotOption platform, Vault Options traders get the most straightforward trading interface while still having access to one of the most powerful trading platforms. Mobile trading was still being developed at the time of our VaultOption review, but should be offered soon. A fairly standard educational academy is offered, with some videos and guides available to help new traders get a handle on the platform and on the concept of binary options, though a demo account is sadly not currently offered. Live chat customer support is offered along with standard telephone and email customer service, and has proven to be prompt and helpful. Option Types Offered One of the finer things about trading at VaultOptions is their asset list, which covers nearly 70 stocks, indices, commodities, and currencies. The SpotOption platform which they use allows for standard call/put trades, 60-second trades, and one-touch traders which carry payouts of as much as 400%. The Option Builder allows for complete trade customization while the Pro Trader platform offers possibilities like selling early or doubling up while the option is still open. Payouts range from 67% on the low end all the way to a very high 89% on the high end, while even losing traders offer payouts reaching a maximum of 10%. Account Types Offered It doesn’t matter whether you have $200 or $20,000, every account is the same at VaultOptions, though traders who deposit more and make the effort to ask for more benefits can be offered perks such as better banking procedures, individual coaching, and a higher VaultOptions bonus on their first and subsequent deposits. With a bonus that can be as much as 100% and can be claimed on more than one deposit, Vault Options traders can make more free money than at most other brokers. Deposits are SSL secured and can be made through wire transfers and all major credit cards. It would certainly be great to see some features such as a free demo account or a richer educational center at VaultOptions.com. But where they lack in these areas they make up for in by offering an enormous 100% and some of the highest payouts among binary options broker today. After all, education can be found almost anywhere, but bigger payouts are what really leads to riches in the long run.

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THE ULTIMATE SOURCE ON HOLLYWOOD'S HOTTEST COUPLES May 05, 2016 Here at CRI, we've made it pretty clear that we want Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez to get back together. We've even predicted that THEY WILL get back together. Apparently, we're not alone. You may remember that Justin recently posted a throwback photo with Selena. More specifically, it was a photo of him kissing Selena... #Feels. This photo just became the most liked Instagram post OF ALL TIME. The world might not be able to get behind any of the presidential candidates right now, but it can DEFINITELY get behind the idea of Justin and Selena getting back together. Neither has truly moved on from the relationship, and Justin clearly still cares about her. If there's ever a time for it to happen - it's now! You guys are so cute. Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Instagram

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Rick Bayless has joined the beer game and opened a 10-barrel brewery to Cruz Blanca Cerveceria, 900 West Randolph Street in the West Loop. Guests can sample craft beers and enjoy in a tasting room or the dining area. A growler program offers large bottles for sale. The taqueria offers menu items inspired from "smoke alley" of Oaxaca's Mercado 20 de Noviembre giving food a smokier taste in the wood-grilled meats. Choose a protein of either half-cured flank, rec chile pork cecina, chorizo, chicken or portobello. Tortillas are homemade daily.

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Hoppin’ Happenings at Frog Fitness – Past Events that you might have missed that we are bringing to you! The Tampa Bay Strongman Classic took place on a gorgeous sunny day with a cool fall breeze. It was the kind of day Floridians long for all year long. A perfect day for competition at Quaker Steak and Lube in Clearwater, Florida. Donnie Kiernan founded The Tampa Bay Strongman Classic in 2011 after he returned from a tour in Iraq. It became a yearly event sanctioned by the United States Strongman Corporation. Additionally, it is nationally known as the best strongman event in the Southeast. Competitor Joseph Brooks had this to say about Donnie and the Strongman competition. “Donnie Kiernan is a good friend of mine who spares no expense at putting on a great show. He partners consistently with some of the finest organizations in the Tampa Bay region to put on a show that is always entertaining and full of competitive, high-caliber athletes from all over the nation. I plan on defending my title for as long as I can while my body is still capable of putting on high quality performances. I invite anyone who wants to come to Tampa Bay to try their hand at this competition. You will have a phenomenal time and you will be able to compete against some of the finest strength athletes you will ever meet.” It was our honor at Frog Fitness to be a sponsor of the 5th Annual Tampa Bay Strongman. Even more to have our FROG used as part of the competitions medley. All eyes were on The Frog throughout the day! We made several Frogs available so the competitors could practice before the final competition. Joel Metzger along with the rest of the team worked with each athlete explaining proper form and technique. It was exciting to see the positive response of so many of the Strongman athletes as well as guests. After the event we had the opportunity to interview several of the winners. They each shared their thoughts on The Frog. Joseph Brooks, the winner of the lightweight class began competing in Strongman competitions only two years ago. A good friend and former Rugby teammate invited him to dead-lift his Saturn! Afterwards, Joseph became hooked on the sport and went on to compete in the 2015 USS Nationals. Joseph describes the Strongman as multi-faceted placing demands on athletes which require sufficient levels of speed, stamina, and in some cases agility in order to excel in their class. He says, “If you’re a person who likes variety in your training while still prioritizing strength, Strongman is the lifting sport for you. It is less one-dimensional and cut and dry than power-lifting or weightlifting, and that is the appeal in competing in or spectating a Strongman contest.” This Strongman competition marked Joseph’s second year competing in this event. He took 3rd place last year. This year, he then secured a first place victory competing against a former champion of the 220 class. He also competed against several national Strongman competitors, and last years champion. Congratulations Joseph! When ask his opinion of THE FROG Joseph said, “The Frog is a curious piece of equipment. Equal parts ab wheel and exercise in mobility, it appears to be an interesting tool that promotes abdominal stability and coordinated movement of the upper and lower body simultaneously. It is not a common fixture in strongman events, but what I noticed about the equipment was that it exposed lots of general mobility and abdominal weaknesses in the athletes who were competing. As a piece of equipment, I acknowledge that it is a good way to test out one’s ability to stabilize and utilize the abs while performing simultaneous movements with the upper and lower body.” Sarah Lanzillo, this year’s heavyweight Champion, spent some time on the FROG before the big event. While in the military her hobbies were basketball and weightlifting. She refers to herself as a “gym rat”! Sarah heard about the Tampa Bay Strongman Challenge in 2015 and signed up immediately. She then took 4th place in her first ever competition! Every Monday Sarah is at Elliot’s Open Gym at Strength Camp Gym in St. Petersburg. She trains under Elliott Hulse. One day he asked her what she planned on doing with her training? She explained that she was looking at Power-lifting and Strongman competitions. He agreed right away to sponsor her for Strongman. Since then, Sarah has dedicated herself to training with the best in the sport, absorbing knowledge from those more experienced than herself. In June, Sarah took first in a Strongman competition. With her Tampa Bay Strongman Classic placement, she has achieved her second championship in a matter of only a few months. She plans to finish out the year participating in at least two more upcoming events. Congratulations Sarah! After winning her latest championship Sarah had this to say about the FROG, “After Joel showed me how to properly use the implement it became more of a hip exercise for me. In my mind I wanted to keep my back parallel with the ground, tuck my legs under me, and explode from the hips. It was more than just a core workout it was a whole body workout. I truly believe I won that event because of the training with Joel!” Everyone at Frog Fitness appreciates this opportunity. We could not ask for better endorsements! We know that the FROG is capable of assisting athletes at every level in every sport. It means so much to hear it straight from the athletes themselves! After the event Donnie shared, “The Frog was mocked, ridiculed, and, most of all, FEARED by the 70 competitors at the Roman & Roman Tampa Bay Strongman Classic at first. Few, if any, had a chance to train on this new implement, so they were showing up blind to the competition. In the end, a newfound respect was earned for the Frog by many athletes, as it exposed weaknesses that have not yet been addressed and even excelled some of the well rounded athletes to a well earned victory.” Frog Fitness would like to congratulate all the winners and competitors of the Tampa Bay Strongman Classic 2016. The winners of this years event: - HW – Kiel Digganaro - MW – Joseph Hernandez - LW – Joseph Brooks - Masters – Chris McMath - Novice – Michael Hernandez - HW Women – Sarah Lanzillo - LW Women – Shamaira Fitzgerald For a list of all competitors visit this link. Looking forward to many more events in the future! We started to get worried as we heard that many of the title sponsors were backing out of the event due to inclimate weather. The Houston area had been flooding off and on for the past few weeks so nobody really knew what the turnout would be for this first time event called The American Fit Expo. We pulled our rig in and began to set up in a small ballroom that hosted a prom the last time we were there for The Ironman event, so again we aeren’t really sure if we would get our money’s taking a chance as a title sponsor for the AFE. We were situated near two of the biggest names in the industry, Kali Muscle and CT Fletcher and we had another big name right in the center of our booth, our spokesman Mike O’hearn with his sidekick Stryker, so the table was set once the doors finally opened Saturday morning at 10 AM with the sun shining none the less. The crowd started to pour and we began to notice right away that this event would be different than others. You see…the internet was already buzzing with “The Frog” and people were VERY curious to try it instead of walking right past not knowing what the hell it was. With a viral video that had received over 1M hits in less than 48 hours of a young man completing “The Jadeveon Challenge” (100 yards non stop on The Frog) people were actually really excited to come by and see this thing in person, however many were still intimidated to try it. As per usual, I was on the microphone challenging people to come in and give it a try. I had every type of person you could imagine tentatively come in and see what the excitement was all about. There was a blind girl who was a paralympian in Judo, a 6’7’ basketball player, parkour practitioners, fitness models, moms, grandpas, entire families, Ninja warrior competitors and of course a bunch of bodybuilders and fitness models… and here is the exciting part… EVERY SINGLE PERSON LOVED IT!!! If you need proof, watch any of the two dozen or so exciting and funny video testimonials. If that wasn’t enough, the human leapfrog himself, Cade Cowdin (former D1 linebacker, gym owner and Frog team member) did one of his jumping exhibitions, which even stopped the great CT Fletcher form his flurry of activity, to give Cade a thumbs up as he stood atop a 75” platform after jumping on it in front of a frenzied crowd of onlookers. As things began to settle late Sunday afternoon, the promoters of the event approached myself and Rich and thanked us for taking a chance on this first time show. “You guys were the first to step up, you had THE MOST exciting booth in the whole show and we would love nothing more than to have you back because EVERYONE is talking about The Frog. We really do think you guys have The Next Big Thing In Fitness” were the marketing director’s words. When my partner, CEO/Inventor of The Frog signed to be one of the title sponsors of the 2016 North American Ironman Championships I was honestly a bit concerned as to how these “elite” athletes and their coaches would respond to our product. Don’t get me wrong, I know The Frog kicks everyone’s ass that dares get on it, but these are some of the most conditioned athletes in the entire world. These athletes run a full marathon (26.2 miles) bike 112 miles and swim 2.4 miles….that’s conditioning and I was a little concerned as to how the product we love so much would resonate with this elite group of cardio freaks. As one would expect many of these competitors were a bit weary to try anything that may cause pain or soreness before such an important qualifying event so we then looked to their coaches for validation of The Frog. The “Coaches Challenge” was issued as Richard and I addressed the athletes from the platform. We asked questions to the coaches and competitors like “If you had a fitness product that would give you a competitive advantage would you use it”? “How do you do a dry swim” “Is a strong core important to your specific sport”? The energy went fro “what the hell is The Frog”? To, “I need to at least pass by the booth and see it in action” As a part of the coach’s challenge we offered a 500.00 prize to whoever won a race…Yes, you can race on The Frog! The coaches lined up, took off, got a fantastic workout…dismounted with a smile and said….. “My athletes will be training on this thing from now on”! “I can’t believe how hard I’m breathing after such a short workout”! “I thought this thing was a joke, but I was way wrong”. BAM! The validation and acceptance we were looking for happened as a result of knowledgeable, fit, passionate people actually stepping up and trying it and not “judging” it while it sat there doing nothing. The bottom line is when an athlete, regardless of their physical dominance in their given sport, challenges their body in a way not common to their current protocol…they get stronger, more efficient, cardiovascular conditioning and so much more, especially if it’s The Frog were speaking of. A proving ground is all any up and coming product needs. A place for the real world to determine whether or not said product deserves any consideration from the demographic you are going after. Well, so far, EVERY proving ground we have delivered The Frog to it has risen to the challenge and that challenge is challenging some of the most fit people on the planet. Let the keyboard warriors say what they will, but we are getting from behind our computers and taking this product anywhere, anytime that anyone wants to put it to the test. Our only question now is…who will be next and will anyone ever get off it after a few short minutes and say anything other than…”shit, that thing just kicked my ass”! Could that person be you? Only one way to find out….You feeling Froggy? If so, LEAP! Frog Fitness has an unsubstantial passion to take the elite athlete to the next level. We were given an opportunity to train with the Tampa Bay Storm arena football team after their light day of practice. The first person to hop on The Frog was Leigh Baker, Head Athletic Trainer. He finished twenty yards gassed but with a believer grin. Brandon Lang, The Football Operations Coordinator for the Storm, would send players over one by one as they received a personal training session developed and coached by Joel C Metzger. After less than three minutes on The Frog the players were dripping with sweat and smiling with excitement. They instantly understood the effectiveness of the position and motion The Frog offers. Shortly after their session they were already creatively using The Frog, adapting it to their personal workouts. Every player walked away from their session with a full body pump as well as an excited and motivated outlook on adding The Frog to their training program. Approaching four hours on the practice field appetites where increasing. Understanding how taxing The Frog is to the body and how important fueling the body is for an athlete Frog Fitness catered a post practice meal geared towards replenishing the muscles. PDQ, People Dedicated to Quality brought a feast that would disappear in minutes but perfect for an athlete’s appetite. The Frog Fitness team was extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with the Storm. They would like to thank Derrick Brooks and the staff of the Tampa Bay Storm for Hoping on The Frog. The Frog Fitness team is making splashes in Houston. KHOU Channel 11 news invited Frog Fitness to come demonstrate their unique piece of equipment everyone is raving about called The Frog. Richard Pearce, CEO and Steven Robledo, VP of Sales arrived at the station 7:00 am 5/21/16 with a Frog in hand. Launching in February at IHRSA 2016 in Orlando the team has been nonstop, but super excited to announce a Grand Opening of their World Wide Headquarters in The Woodlands Texas and show Houstonians what TheNextBigThingInFitness is all about. Jessica Cunningham is always on the lookout for the latest and greatest, it wasn’t hard to find Frog Fitness. Even though encountering some harsh setbacks with their building they are still set to open only two weeks behind schedule on June 2, 2016. While Richard explain the mechanisms of training The Frog has to offer, Steven demonstrated each main exercise in the horizontal plain. Jessica Cunningham was obviously impressed with The Frog, and how easily one can adjust the resistant bands. Multiple Pro Football team are just as impressed and have reached out to Frog Fitness to join their summer training camps. The latest is Jadeveon Clowney which sparked a new Frog Fitness challenge titled the Jadeveon 100-Yard Challenge where an individual must travel a 100 yards on the Frog without touching the center safety pad. Serving Those Who Serve US “You don’t have to ask us twice”, was the sentiment that both Richard Pearce (Frog CEO and Inventor) and myself felt the moment we were invited to Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota this past March. Myself, being a former Marine, and Rich one of THE MOST patriotic people I know, are quick to jump at any opportunity to support our troops in anyway possible especially introducing them to The Next Big Thing In Fitness …The Frog! The greeting was amazing, a 4 Star General, one of only 6 in the Air Force was there to greet us as were every other high ranking officer and enlisted men and women. We felt like celebrities and were treated to special privileges like sitting in the cockpit and climbing all over a B1 Bomber. Talking about acting like little boys, we crawled everywhere possible as our hosts looked on thinking , “Oh God, please don’t let anyone fall”! Once the intros and fun was done it was time to get to work, First we addressed the crowd of over 3,00 enlisted and officers all excited to try The Frog. After I worked pretty hard to get the energy in the room as high as possible I introduced Richard where he opened his heart and explained that we were there strictly to give back and show them a way that we can help increase the fitness of everyone who would be willing enough to try The Frog. As with most people who are being introduced to The Frog for the first time, they were a bit reluctant to HOP ON ( cute huh) but once they did…the smiles and excitement raised to an entirely different level. We had races around the track and on the field at the same time. I was calling the races and honestly I felt like I was at Del Mar race track calling the pony’s …”we got the tall skinny guy making a move, but the big black guy is ahead by a nose” Hey, I was having fun too. As we were thanked by everyone who attended We stood tall with pride joy in our hearts knowing that were in fact serving those who serve us. Being the generous and caring man he is Rich authorized that 3 Frogs be left in the base gym for daily use. The event certainly won’t be our last as It’s very important to all of us here at Frog Fitness that we actively involved with events like this one. We will travel anywhere that any military institution or First Responders need us. That’s a promise!

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2010 Census Awareness Day April 1st, 2010 Greenburgh Town Hall 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM With Special Guests: Lael Calloway – Singer/Entertainer (Daughter of Legendary Singer/Composer, Cab Calloway) and Adazeke – Poet Distinguished Guests & Speakers: Honorable Andrea Stewart-Cousins, State Senator; Honorable Thomas Abinanti, County Legislator; Honorable Alfreda Williams, County Legislator; Honorable Paul Feiner, Town Supervisor; Honorable Diana Juettner, Town Councilwoman; Honorable Francis Sheehan, Town Councilman; Honorable Sonja Brown, Town Councilwoman; Honorable Kevin Morgan, Town Councilman; Peter Fiumefreddo & Allison Apparicio, U.S. Census Bureau Representatives Help our town and community receive the funding and resources that it needs and deserves for the next 10 years by attending this event to promote awareness about the 2010 Census and the critical importance of filling out and returning U.S. census forms. A complete count of Greenburgh will help determine how much of over $400 billion in federal funds each state will receive until the next census! For more information please contact Town Clerk Judith A. Beville at 914-993-1500 or at Easy, safe, important! Fill it out. Mail it back!

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Guar Gum - Food Grade Fine Powder Our Guar Gum is the highest quality made from naturally sourced Guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). What is Guar Gum? Guar Gum is a Polysaccharide produced from the endosperm contained in the seeds (beans) of the Guar plant (Endosperm is the white fleshy part of the guar bean which is used as nutrition when the plant begins to grow). The beans are de-husked and then the endosperm extracted; its then ground to a fine powder to produce guar gum. How Can I Use Guar Gum Guar Gum can be used for cake making, producing gluten free food, bread making, ice-cream making and a gluten free thickener. Guar Gum is used during the preparation of lotions and creams. Guar Gum is often used by pharmaceutical companies to help bind tablets. Guar Gum Data Appearance - White to off white powder Viscosity (cps) - 3500 cps Minimum Ash - 1% Max/div> pH - 6.5 to 7.5 Particle Size - 200 mesh (75 Microns) 97% passing Protein - 5% (Max)

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| Robinson Crusoe Written Anew for Children| |by James Baldwin| |Adaptation of the story of Robinson Crusoe for children. Relates how the shipwrecked sailor makes a new life for himself on the island, crafting shelter, food, and clothing for himself from the few tools he rescued from the ship and what he is able to find on the island. Living on the island for over twenty years before he is finally rescued, he reinvents almost everything necessary for daily sustenance. Ages 7-9 | I SEE SAVAGES EARLY one morning in harvest time I went out to my grain fields to cut down some barley. The days were so very hot that it was pleasanter to rise before daylight and do the heavier part of my work before the sun was high. On this morning of which I am telling you, I started out while it was still quite dark. I had been to the fields so often that I could have found the way with my eyes shut. As I went along, I was surprised to see a light far over toward my side of the island. I stopped and looked. It was plainly the light of a blazing fire. Who could have built a fire there? Surely none but savages. I was so much surprised that I stood still and wondered. What if those savages should find my grain fields? They would know at once that somebody had planted them, and they would never rest till they should find me. I could now see the blaze quite plainly. As the day dawned, I could also see the smoke rising above the trees. The fire was not more than two miles away. I hurried back to my castle as fast as I could run. I made everything on the outside of it look as wild as possible. I climbed over the wall and pulled up the ladder after me. I loaded all my cannon, as I called the guns, that I had placed in the wall. I put everything in order for a siege. Then I waited to see if any enemy would come near. Two hours, three hours passed, and there was no sight nor sound that was at all uncommon. I began to wonder if, after all, the fire had been kindled by some accident and not by strange men. At last I could wait no longer. I set up my ladder against the side of the rock and climbed up to a flat place above my castle. I pulled the ladder up after me and then mounted to another landing. I pulled it up a second time, and it now reached to the top of the great Here was the place I called my lookout. Very carefully I climbed up. I laid myself down upon the rock and through my spyglass looked over toward the place where I had seen the fire. I could still see the smoke. Yes, and I could see some naked savages sitting around a small fire. I counted them, and made out that there were no fewer than nine of the wretches. They surely did not need a fire to warm themselves by, for the day was very hot. No doubt they were cooking something. Perhaps they were cannibals and were getting ready for one of their horrible feasts. On the beach not far from them I saw the two canoes in which they had arrived. The tide was now at its lowest. When it returned and floated the canoes, they would probably go away. This thought made me feel much easier, for I was sure they would not wander far inland. I waited and watched till the tide was again at the flood. Then I saw them all get into the boats and paddle away. They seemed to be going around to the other side of the island. I could now breathe freely again. As soon as they were well gone, I armed myself and hurried across the land to see if I could get another sight of them. I carried two guns on my shoulder, two pistols in my belt, and a big sword at my side. You would have been frightened, had you seen me. It was a long, hard walk. But by and by I came to the hill that overlooked the farther shore of the island. This I climbed. I scanned sea and land with my spyglass. Yes, there were the two canoes coming slowly around the But what was my surprise to see three other boats put off from a cove near by and hasten around to meet them! It seemed, then, that another party of savages had been feasting at the very spot where I had seen the first footprint in the sand. I watched the canoes until all five were far out to sea, on their way to the low-lying shore in the distant west. Then I went down to the place where the savages had been What a dreadful sight met my eyes! The sand was covered with blood and bones. No doubt some poor captive had been killed there and eaten. I made up my mind that if any other savages should ever come to my island for such a feast, I would not let them enjoy I gathered up the bones and buried them in the sand. Then I went slowly and sadly back to my castle. After that I never felt quite safe at any time. I dared not fire a gun; I dared not build a fire; I dared not walk far While awake, I was always planning how to escape the savages. While asleep, I was always dreaming of dreadful Yet days and months passed by, and still no other savages Hundreds of additional titles available for online reading when you join Gateway to the Classics

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But you will find choices and armed with a bit more data, perhaps you are in a position to develop your horizons a little and beautify your room. The huge choice for large windows and moving glass doors are vertical blinds. But what you might not know is that there are more kinds of vertical blinds then just the typical plastic plastic. Straight shades will look great and they’re a highly useful option for large windows. But, the typical bright verticals are, without sounding too negative, a little boring. But only by adding a little shade, texture or product, you may make search vertical shades search new and contemporary. If you are contemplating straight shades, here is a list of the various types, using their individual attributes and rough costs. First, you should look at the uneven vinyl verticals. These are just slightly more expensive then the conventional vinyl vertical blinds but are more unique and attractive. The simple improvement of consistency may make a difference to the overall look, especially because straight shades tend to be a fairly outstanding function inside a room. These designs may resemble stucco, little pleats, or possibly a faux-fabric search and in a selection of colors. Another choice may be the PVC plastic distinctive vertical Eclisse. These can be found in stable colors and styles and are stamped with a simple design like a place, or the imprint of a leaf. These will look very nice. If your space includes a more natural look, with cottons and normal materials, think about the distinctive straight shutters in a weave. This may enhance the natural search of one’s space without the expense of cloth vanes. Speaking of cloth, the next option in vertical shades, and the next rung larger on the price ladder would be the fabric variety. Similar to the plastic kinds, these come in weaves, distinctive, patterned (with strong colors) and patterns. Fabric straight blinds are often made in two methods: either with a vinyl groover (inserted), or cloth vanes with a heavy bottom. The introduced selection (vinyl groover) material vanes are put into a plastic groover raising the privacy stage of one’s shutters and reducing the necessity for base weights. That is usually an additional cost, only so you know. As a point of opinion, be mindful with the patterned option. This option can quickly battle with the décor of a space or even picked properly. It is something to complement simple colors; it is still another to fit patterns. This is much like selecting the best wallpaper. The next solution and one related in price to material vertical shades are mobile verticals. I’d recommend these to anybody interested in increasing the power efficiency of a room. Generally, mobile vertical shades provide a 20 % upsurge in power efficiency over common verticals. That is pretty significant. So, if you live in a hot or cool setting (or equally with respect to the season), cellular verticals are the way to go. Cellular verticals can be found in a number of possibilities, just like the material and vinyl verticals. But, they also come in lace if you’re into that look. The final two straight blind choices are metal and faux wood. Metal verticals are on the top quality of the price spectrum. They can be found in blown or brilliant completes that will put an extremely contemporary, clean look. In the right space, aluminum verticals will look great. Imitation timber verticals are fairly low priced and certainly are a good choice for an area that already has wood or faux timber blinds. Another choice to take into account, beyond vertical blinds are moving screen panels, also called screen track blinds, or cell tracks. Screen tracks use overlapping fabric cells that move on a wheeled monitor system. The systems range in size from around 48″ to 192″ and in programs to match many windows and sliding doors. The systems, which are demonstrably bigger then most vertical blind sections, are composed of cloth, woven wood or perhaps a solar monitor material. If you want a hotter, normal look choose among the stitched timber materials. The choices listed here are very similar to bamboo colors or woven timber shades with materials like, bamboo, grasses, matchstick, or even a combination. The cloth screen options are numerous as will be the solar screen materials.

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Ultraviolet Sterilization is a proven method of controlling waterborne planktonic algae and other harmful pathogens associated with aquatic recirculating systems, such as ponds, when and if it is used correctly. It, unlike other possible remedies, such as ozone or chemicals, has no residual life in the pond and is harmless to everything that does not get direct and close exposure to the radiation that they emit. The UV lamp is the source of UV-C light and they can be either low pressure lamps or medium/ high pressure lamps. Low pressure lamps are generally considered the best for aquatic applications because most of their UV output is in the range of 254 nanometers, closest to what we need, and have a much longer life than medium/high pressure lamps. But all low pressure lamps are not created equal. The intensity or strength of the UV light that is transmitted by the lamp is usually expressed as “microwatts per square centimeter of the lamps surface (Mw/cm2) and does vary tremendously. It is one of the first things to look at when comparing UV’s. A lower output lamp may be in the range of 20-25000 Mw/cm2 while a higher output lamp in the 75-100,000 Mw/cm2 range. So one 75000 MW/cm2 lamp can produce the same intensity of three 25000 Mw/cm2 lamps. Higher output lamps will cost more than the lower output lamps but only one is required, not three. It is important to remember that the UV energy must hit the targeted organisms to be effective. The first hurdle is the bulb glass itself. It can be less expensive soft glass or higher quality hard quartz glass. The quartz sleeve and the transmission rate through the quartz sleeve can also vary a great deal, and again, that depends on the quality of quartz used. Higher quality generally means higher transmission rates, higher efficiency, but higher acquisition cost in both cases. Dwell time or flow rate or exposure to UV light is also very important, maybe the most important. In order to be effective targeted organisms need to be exposed to a certain intensity of UV light for a certain amount of time. There is certainly a formula for this relationship but it is highly technical and is really not pertinent in this discussion. What’s important is that we recognize the direct relationship between intensity and dwell time or flow rates. If intensity is increased than flow rates can be increased, if intensity is decreased than flow rates must be decreased to obtain like results. So the lower intensity 25000 Mw/cm2 lamp could do the job but the flow rate would have to be less than the high output lamp. The intensity of all UV bulbs declines with use, some as much as 40% in as little as 6 months. So a bulb may have a projected effective life 8,000 hours but we know that the intensity is declining. It is difficult to measure the actual intensity of UV energy hitting the water so observation is about the best we can rely on. It would be great if all manufacturers would give us Mw/cm2 of the bulbs they use when new and at the end of their effective life. But, in the meantime, if the water starts turning green it is time to change the bulb and/or clean it and the quartz sleeve. That may be once a year or more often or less often. Change it when it needs to be changed! My experience with UV’s indicates that the degradation accelerates with the age of the bulb so keep a replacement on hand. It is much easier to maintain clarity as opposed to cleaning Electronic ballast are my choice in UV’s. They are much more efficient than magnetic ballast in converting input power to the proper lamp power. They can improve the overall lamp-ballast efficiency by as much as 15 to 20%. The vessel itself can influence the efficiency of any UV. As discussed above in order to kill the targeted organism the UV light must hit them. Anything that reduces intensity, and exposure, by absorbing the light, adversely affects that ability. Whether it be poor quality glass, dirty glass or murky water or the vessel itself. Stainless steel, especially when the inside surface is polished, is highly reflective and therefore much less likely to absorb the UV light. Some feel that stainless steel can increase unit efficiency by 20% or more. It is also more expensive. There are two other things that are worthwhile additions to any UV. They are an on/off switch and a pressure switch. The electronics in UV’s don’t respond well to quick on and off cycling. So when, for instance, you are back washing a bead filter the UV power cord should be unplugged. A pressure switch will shut the UV down as soon as water flow stops or slows down to an unacceptable level. If the unit continues to operate in either one of these scenarios the heat generated will quickly destroy the unit.

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By Joe Dyke and Almigdad Mojalli As ceasefires go, the latest one in Yemen might go down as one of the most irrelevant ever. It was supposed to be in place for 10 days but, depending on who you ask, it lasted for somewhere between 30 seconds and two hours. Its dismal failure, analysts said, leaves the United Nations weak and immediate hopes for a peace deal dashed. But it also further illustrates how Yemen’s civil war – which began when Houthi rebels seized the capital Sana’a last September, and eventually forced President Abd Rabbu Mansour Hadi into exile – is fracturing rapidly out of control. A Saudi Arabian-led coalition has been bombing the Houthis to try to return Hadi to power, but new groups have risen to prominence on both sides with only loose loyalties and distinct local agendas. Convincing them to agree to any peace deal will only get harder with time. The conflict has morphed into a “many-headed beast,” said Adam Baron, a visiting fellow specialising on Yemen at the European Council on Foreign Relations. “We are looking at the complete militiafication of Yemen,” he added. “It took Syria two to three years to reach this point. Yemen has done it in a few months.” The humanitarian ceasefire, which was meant to come into force at midnight on 10 July, was similar in principle to a largely successful five-day truce in May that enabled desperately needed humanitarian aid to enter the warring country. The UN was again confident the major players were backing the truce. The Houthis and Hadi had both given assurances, according to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon. But, according to multiple sources on the ground, fighting in several southern Yemeni cities barely stopped, even for a moment. Within two hours, bombs were again falling on Sana’a and other cities. Responsibility for the failure is disputed. Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthis’ political council, accused Saudi Arabia of responsibility, saying the UN was colluding with Riyadh. Farea al-Muslimi, a Yemeni visiting scholar at the Carnegie Middle East Center, said the truce was largely agreed to because no one party wanted to shoulder the blame for publicly rejecting it. “All sides wanted to avoid responsibility for saying no, so they said yes but didn’t [commit to it].” Out of Control Either way, the failure leaves the credibility of UN envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed in jeopardy. “The UN comes out of this with its credibility very damaged. It appears that miscommunication related to the finalisation of details related to the ceasefire was at the heart of its collapse,” said Baron. It also shows that the war is splintering. As the number of fighting groups proliferate, so a comprehensive peace deal becomes harder to envisage. Even before the war, successive Yemeni governments in Sana’a only had nominal control over large parts of the country. “There has been a loss of control and command. Even if all sides wanted to stop, it would be harder to implement. The war has established itself as a business cycle,” Muslimi said. Fernando Carvajal, Yemen analyst at the University of Exeter in the UK, pointed out that the first group to publicly reject the ceasefire were the Southern Movement (Al-Hirak al-Janoubi), based in southern Yemen and only loosely aligned to deposed President Hadi against the Houthis. They were not involved in negotiations between the Saudis, the Houthis and other parties, so they announced a day before the deal went into force that they would not respect the agreement. “Saudi has armed a number of groups that are neither loyal to President Hadi or in line with Saudi interests, beyond the Houthi withdrawal from the South,” he said. “Each group is fighting for their own interests, which do not include Hadi’s return to Yemen.” The peace negotiations between the Houthis and the Saudis have also largely excluded former president Ali Abdallah Saleh, who has allied with the Houthis and controls part of the military. This has made him less willing to cease fighting, Carvajal added. In the absence of constructive talks, both Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula and the Islamic State have made inroads during the war. Likewise, tribal groups are increasingly following local agendas, especially as they are excluded from negotiations. Paying the Price For the average Yemeni, the price is rising. Mohammed Hasan, 28, was staying with his family when the Saudi warplanes targeted their neighborhood two hours after the ceasefire was due to begin. “There is no army brigade or military institution in our neighborhood or around it to be targeted, and at the same time they cannot say it was a mistake because they shelled us with four missiles not one,” he said. Nearby, Um Mohammed Qaied, 45, went to the market to buy some clothes for her four children who were preparing for the Eid festival. When she arrived she found them all dead. She was too devastated to talk. Muslimi said the best hopes for a resolution would be regional rather than local negotiations. The Houthis are loosely aligned with Iran, while Hadi takes his lead from Saudi Arabia. “The only way is to stop the flow of the funds to them, and that requires a regional deal between Saudi and Iran,” he said. “It is like their umbilical cord, if you cut them they will have less food.” Iran’s nuclear deal with the United States could, he added, have a significant impact – though it was not yet clear how it would alter relations between Riyadh and Tehran. “The Saudis, the Omanis and the Emiratis are eager to avoid a collapsed state on their border,” Baron added. “This may provide some impetus for a solution. But it is very easy to start a war, far harder to end it.” (IRIN – www.irinnews.org)

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Based in Dubbo NSW, this mum of five spends her time in flowing dresses, Birkenstocks and a “ridiculous” amount of denim jeans. You’ve been in Dubbo for 14 years, but moved to a dairy farm in 2013; how did that change your style? I am often covered in paint, so comfort and practicality is a necessity. I wear clothes that are easily changed so I can slip into something else to pick up my children. How would you describe your style? Country bohemian — it varies from jeans and boots to flowing dresses and sandals. What are your wardrobe essentials? The only shoes I wear in the studio are Birkenstocks in summer and ugg boots in winter. I own a ridiculous amount of jeans. I have worn one favourite pair of AG blue denim jeans so much that I have had them repaired twice. Do you have any favourite clothing labels? I prefer Australian brands. Auguste The Label for long skirts and dresses, One Teaspoon for basics. I have hats from Fallen Broken Street, Ace of Something and Witchery. Where do you love to shop? Online I stalk The Iconic. Their delivery to the country is remarkably quick. I love a country drive to The Sonic in Orange, NSW. Saddler and Co in Dubbo has quality leather goods. What are your go-to beauty products? I have naturally curly hair and plenty of it! I use the Wella Oil Reflections range and Moroccan oil treatments. I take care of my skin with Medik8 serums. With make-up, I use the ‘less is more’ approach. My staples are Chantecaille Future Skin foundation with a dab of lip gloss doubled up as a blush. If I’m going out I add NARS bronzer in Laguna and NARS blush in Orgasm. Favourite accessories? My Daniel Wellington rose gold petite watch, which I pair with Samantha Wills bracelets. What do you wear to an exhibition opening? I love a jumpsuit, necklace and heels. What do you never leave home without? A Nikki Williams ‘Harriet’ saddle bag (it has tassels and I can’t go past them). What inspires you as an artist? The earthy tones of the Australian landscape. What’s your best style advice? Accessorise! It takes a boring outfit to a stylish one in a step. Visit kyahwilson.com.au > CLOCKWISE, FROM ABOVE Kyah likes free-flowing dresses; the family, from left, Kobi, 17, Zae, 20, Seb, 10, Kyah, Joden, 18, husband Bernard and Naite, 11; searching for a painting spot accompanied by dogs Stanley and Duke.

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Well I think we achieved what we were asked to do on Friday night, which was to provide a venue where constituents could hear from Andrew MacKay about his expenses claims, ask their questions and make their feelings known. Quite a number of people clearly feel very upset and disappointed with what has happened, and eloquently made their points in a number of different ways. Others expressed their appreciation for what Andrew has done as a constituency MP, but were divided as to whether he should stay on or not. The meeting got quite heated at points, which felt really strange as it was such a contrast to the atmosphere we would have on a Sunday. I'm not going to get involved in the debate over Andrew's future, beyond what I've already said, but overall was happy that we'd said yes to hosting this event. I also want to say a huge thank you to our teams who have overseen two conferences and two major public events over the last fortnight, as well as all our 'normal' events. I'm so proud to be part of such a fantastic team.

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Close to two of Nova Scotia`s famous beaches (Louis Head & Lockeport`s Crescent Beach), this 3.8 acre property is in the community of Little Harbour. While the property is not oceanfront it is only steps to Little Harbour Beach. There is a wonderful building site on the property with views of the neighboring pond. Fall asleep to the sound of the ocean. We are available at all times. Our web site is here to help you 24 hours a day. You can search listings at your own convenience, browse reports, and read up on real estate info on your own terms. When you are ready to see a listing in person, or just have a simple question, please dont hesitate to contact us!

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OpenCart abandoned cart module that reduces cart abandonment ratePosted by Manish Sahani / November 18th, 2014 / No responses Researches done in the past have shown that every 7 out of 10 customers who place their items in the shopping cart do not finish the online transaction. All this comes out to be a result of shopping cart abandonment, which is a serious concern for many e-Commerce stores these days. Have you ever given a thought as to why it happens? Studies have concluded the following reasons which leads to cart abandonment- - Almost 35-40% of the customers abandon their cart because of the hidden fees that show up once the customer moves to the final checkout process. The hidden fees normally includes shipping charges or tax amount which forbids customer to conclude their purchase. - 30-37% of the customers abandon because they never get a chance to compare price between products and brands. If customer is not satisfied with the pricing and quality of product he has opted for, then chances are rare that he would go ahead. - Deals, promotions and coupon offers are something that attract customers to go for online shopping. Almost 60-65% of the online customers expects e-Commerce stores to come up with online discounts and promo coupon offers. - According to a study in U.S. , 11% of shoppers step back from an online purchase because they felt that the registration process during checkout process was very lengthy. The absence of social logins complicates the further processing of online purchase, which in turn leads to loss of sales and customers. - e-Commerce websites that do not run on smartphones and tablets also face loss in revenue generation. These days majority of the customers use their android phone to browse and explore online stores. The purchase conversion goes low if websites do not encourage multiple channel browsing websites. So, if you are an e-Commerce business owner, chances are very high that your business will experience shopping cart abandonment. Ignoring this situation might lead to the risk of missing potential customers. In order to fight back with such problems, Velocity offers smart, effective and reliable solutions to design a perfect e-Commerce store for your business. The latest and smart invention which our developers have created is the newly designed module known as “OpenCart Abandoned Cart”. The extension seems heavy not only in its name but also the functional features it carries. Listed below are some of the excellent features of this module- OpenCart abandoned cart module works smartly by sending e-mail notifications to the customers. By doing so, a reminder or alert notification is send to the customer’s account mentioning about its pending orders. The functionality of this module allows you to recover sales from orders that stepped away before checking out. It becomes very easy to send automatic or manual e-mail alerts to the customer who didn’t completed the final order. This automatically generated e-mail includes the order total of the items to be purchased along with the description of product. The email sent to the customers are known to encourage large number of sales back on the site. Secondly, there is an option of discount coupon code which can be given to the customer for buying that specific product. This in turn leads to the recovery of loss in sales. OpenCart abandoned cart module features - Customers to recover their carts in a single click sent via e-mail notification. - Customers will be directed automatically to the product page. - It allows admin to easily get the information regarding abandoned orders and order number . - Option to create your own Email templates that can be sent to the customer on a regular interval. - Email template can be customized as per the requirements, therefore it comes with a feature to add customized variables like Customer name, Product information, discount and offers in the template. - Admin can check the performance of the module, module shows reports to know how many abandoned carts have been converted to sales order. - E-mail notifications stops immediately once a customer finishes the purchase order. - There is an option to capture Guest abandoned cart as well, provided that you our Auto-subscribe module. - Admin can decide after how much time cart will be assumed as abandoned and can also set delay time to send mails. So, if you want to bring sale back to your website and target large number of audiences, then our product OpenCart Abandoned Cart plugin is an ideal choice that solves all your issues related to abandoned shopping carts.

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Join Bisnow for our Boston Healthcare Summit. We have gathered Boston's top healthcare and commercial real estate minds to discuss current expansions of local hospitals, design innovations, the macro impact of policy changes, and much more. Benchmark CEO Tom Grape will also give a special opening, looking at the Senior Housing market, and what to expect in the future. Vidaris is sponsoring this event, come find us at our booth and say hello! Times: 7:30AM - 10:30AM

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JNBridgePro 7.1 Allows Access to Java Code from Visual Studio 2013 Java/.NET interoperability solutions provider JNBridge has upgraded its flagship product, JNBridgePro, to allow developers to access Java code from Visual Studio 2013. Version 7.1 is an incremental release, but its support for VS 2013 is a notable enhancement. Microsoft released VS 2013 to manufacturing in October, and made the release candidate of the first update available for download earlier this month. "The need to support the new Visual Studio drove this release," Wayne Citrin, CTO of JNBridge, told ADTmag. The Boulder, Colo.-based company is a member of Microsoft's Visual Studio Partner (VSIP) Program. This release also comes with upgrades of its JMS (Java Message Service) Adapters for BizTalk and .NET. Versions 3.1 provide support for the JMS 2.0 specification, an improved tracing feature and current configuration documents. Version 7.1 also completes the company's "any-CPU" feature to include the ability to specify separate 32-bit and 64-bit JVMs in a single shared-memory application in .NET-to-Java application configuration files. "In theory the developer shouldn't have to know, or even care, what kind of machine he's creating his applications for," Citrin said. "We got most of the support for that in 7.0, but a key piece, the ability to specify which version of Java you need, was missing. We added that final piece in this release. For the developer, that's one less potential error -- and one less support call for us." JNBridgePro is a general purpose Java/.NET interoperability tool designed to bridge anything Java to .NET and vice versa, allowing developers to access the entire API from either platform. As Citrin explained it, the tool "connects Java and .NET Framework-based components and applications with simple-to-use Visual Studio and Eclipse plug-ins that remove the complexities of cross-platform interoperability." "A big piece of our business is the adapters, particularly the JMS adapters," Citrin said. "There's a lot of incumbent and legacy JMS infrastructure out there. It's still one of the most common ways to connect components in an enterprise and pass data around. But more importantly, both platforms are well established -- neither one is going away -- and integrating components on the two platforms is now an everyday occurrence." Last year, JNBridge began offering a series of interoperability scenarios called "Labs," designed to help developers to "try out and tackle new ways of connecting disparate technologies both on the ground and in the cloud." The JNBridge Labs are free and available as downloadable "kits" that include code and documentation. Along with the 7.1 release, the company announced two new Labs: one that integrates Excel with Linux-based Hadoop MapReduce applications and HBase; and one that allows developers to create a .NET/Visio-based graphical front end to monitor the health of a Hadoop cluster. The Labs are available on the company's Web site.

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ERIC Number: ED343017 Record Type: Non-Journal Publication Date: 1992 Reference Count: N/A Job Corps Intergroup Relations Program. Job Corps (DOL), Washington, DC. The Job Corps Intergroup Relations Program provides an integrated curriculum involving orientation, residential living, education, and vocational training. These instructional materials for the program provide guidelines and materials emphasizing ethnic contributions in order to improve human relations among ethnic groups and between women and men. The materials are organized into 14 sections. The first four sections introduce the program, outline its goals, describe the overall program structure, and provide a flowchart. Information about placement in the program and a student progress sheet are provided. Sections 5 and 6 contain 10 curriculum units focusing on ethnic and cultural heritage. They are organized into orientation, cultural awareness, and ongoing program phases. The ongoing program includes such learning activities as an ethnic heritage calendar, a multicultural calendar, and monthly lesson plans. Section 7 focuses on staff preparation, including information on teaching techniques, classroom management, field trips, and bulletin board displays. The topic of section 8 is program implementation, including inventory and purchase of materials, organization of classroom materials, student folders, and program entry and exit. Units 9-14 contain answer keys, a certificate of completion, ordering information for materials, lists of organizations, and an appendix listing 23 references. (KC) Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Educational Resources, Ethnic Groups, Federal Programs, Intercultural Communication, Job Training, Learning Activities, Lesson Plans, Minority Groups, Postsecondary Education, Program Implementation, Sex Fairness, Staff Development, Teaching Methods, Units of Study Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher Education Level: N/A Audience: Teachers; Practitioners Authoring Institution: Job Corps (DOL), Washington, DC.

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Separate names with a comma. Discussion in 'Alternatives to iOS and iOS Devices' started by Fandroid98, May 8, 2013. If you could not use iOS, would you switch to Android or Windows Phone (And W8 for tabs)? Android. I'm not a big fan of the live tiles. And I have enough issue with windows as it is. I don't need it on my phone.. In all seriousness though, the openness of android offers a lot of benefits that I couldn't get from windows phone 8. I really enjoyed WP when I used 7.5 for a bit and imagine WP 8 is even better. The biggest obstacles, and what led me to skip WP (strongly considered a Lumia 920), are Google choosing not to support it and the inferior app marketplace. As great as the UI may be, a weak app ecosystem kills the experience/usability. Android if I couldn't use ios. Or even bb10. That is because I don't like metro, not a bit. The UI is simply not my cup of tea. And because of that blocky and large text UI on windows rt/8 as well, I would rather wait for the day when the ipad runs OS X than buy a windows rt/pro tablet. Until then my win 7 machine will be my saviour If the UI is the only reason that you are considering Windows, get an Android and install a Windows launcher. Best of both worlds! I went Windows Phone already and glad I did over Android. Ive had some hardware issues with the 8X though and I really hope MSFT picks up the pace in a few areas. Theyve definitely picked up the pace with the apps lately tho. WP8 and W8 for sure. W8 just needs the next generation Atom hardware to be an almost unbeatable tablet OS. Would be the excuse for me to go Windows Phone. Nokia's sales are reported to be seriously down on what was expected by their shareholders as reported the other day. I think if I was leaving iOS I would go back to Android as I feel in the long run it has a lot more to offer. I would be surprised if Windows Phone is around in 5 years personally. I think they were far too late to the party and are struggling to catch up. Even Blackberry are ahead in market share and they virtually had a year out! I'm already in the windows phone /windows 8 tablet camp, and find with a few exceptions it far exceeds iOS in every regard. Tough call coming up for me whether I get iphone5, lumia 928, or some droid on VZW. With the exception of the HTC One I'd say Windows Phone 8 as a friend has got a Nokia and it seems a pretty cool OS TBH. It's really a pity they left it as long as they did to enter the Tablet/Mobile market as they've a lot of ground to make up. while windows phone is different from both Android and Ios, it severely lacks apps. don't get me wrong though. Windows phones are fast, fluid and fun to use. having said that, I'd go with Android. I'm an 8X owner who went back to the Windows ecosystem after 4 years of iOS and these are all valid concerns. I'm watching for iOS7 but if it doesn't get a radical facelift, I'm sticking with WP8. If I had to criticize Nokia's strategy in the US, I'd rail on them for only releasing their flagship phone on 1 carrier. The 920 is typically considered the the best WP8 phone out there but if you're on Verizon, you're stuck with an 8X or an inferior 820. I'm waiting for the 928 or the Lumia EOS to hit Verizon. Nokia has always put out premium tech. They just haven't made it accessible. Definitely Android. WP8 is too limiting for me right now and I ended up selling my 8X.

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Mad Catz Coming Out With Gears of War 3 Licensed Xbox 360 Headsets Mad catz has announced that they will be bringing out licensed Gears of War 3 audio gear for Microsoft’s bundle of joy, the Xbox 360. The audio gear is set to be released at the same time the game comes out, later in Winter. Starting today, all you gamer audiophiles can start pre-ordering your pair of Gears of War 3 headphones at GameShark. “Gears of War 3 is one of the most anticipated titles arriving for holiday 2011, surpassing 1 million pre-orders to date,” said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. “We are convinced that gamers will appreciate the competitive advantage achieved via our high-quality audio products and that the range will be highly sought out this holiday season.”

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Kirkland's Best is one of my favorite brands. Though I don't have a Costco card I can always rely on Kirkland's Best to be at least somewhat decent. The ibproufen is generic and inexpensive, not powdery and in sufficient number to quell a series of headaches. honestly, a "small" container has enough for a month's supply for a migrane sufferer. I keep the bottle around the office for co-workers, though I use it for myself on occasion. I like it enough to take it when I need it, but the ibproufen is upsetting to my stomach. This is no fault of Kirkland's Best since ibproufen is proven to upset sensitive stomaches. However I will continue to take it because the benefits far outweigh the risks of taking it.

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This is what a home looks like if you are a successful horse handicapper, unfortunately, I am not part of that crowd! It’s the most wonderful time of the year if you are a Kentuckiana resident! We have this monster horse race coming up, and a Hepatitis A outbreak currently going down. Seriously, eating anywhere but home right now is more dangerous than juggling flaming knives! The recent assault on area livers is troubling, I’m all for making it a federal law that if you can be proven to “not wash your hands” and work in the food service industry you get 20 years in prison! It is freaking insane right now in this sector of the planet, fast food, five-star restaurants, diners, and Aunt Bee’s local “choke and puke” are all falling victim to this outbreak! Pro tip, when you are handling your “nether” regions in a bathroom, wash your freaking hands! Eating outside of your home these days is literally a #LiverLottery, not since the great Arby’s Hepatitis scare in 1995, have so many people willingly took a needle to insure that their liver stays functional! As far as I know, my family and I still have fully functioning livers, mine is possibly corrupted, but that is a story for another day. So what better way to fend off these liver demons than a day at Churchill Downs! I got invited with my brother from another mother to attend the most special time of year at the track. Derby week! If you have never been to Churchill Downs during Derby week, you need to put it on your bucket list and thank me later. When the weather cooperates it is even more special. Packing an umbrella for any event sucks, packing an umbrella at Churchill multiplies that times 20! No worries this year, as the closest star to planet earth decided to turn up the thermometer to a robust 80 degrees. First stop…….Wild Eggs for breakfast. This was my virgin voyage to this breakfast beacon (just recently opened a franchise here), and let me tell you, chorizo biscuits and gravy are spectacular. There is a price to pay for eating anything chorizo but it was well worth it! If you don’t know what that price is, you are either sporting a cast iron stomach or hail from Mexico. Granted it was a minor inconvenience for the ultimate yumminess that is chorizo gravy! This is a healthy breakfast, tomato juice and a full compliment of veggies! I’m kind of a wild card, screw veggies, give me the good stuff! At first glance, I thought I was about to dive into some delicious curry. After getting our fill of food, it was off to the sacred grounds of Churchill Downs. Worth mentioning, I forgot to take my allergy meds this day. If you don’t live in an allergy prone area of the world, I’m jealous, and trust me it sucks! Pollen, ragweed, and mold drive me battier than my ex-wife at times. Thankfully there are treatments for the former, as for the latter, we at least get along now. Now it’s time for Skipah’s guide to betting on the ponies. DON’T! If you must (like me) then just pick horses and don’t bet the exotics. Pick a horse to win and then don’t watch some future glue factory four legged bastard screw up your exacta! Also, don’t get lured into those .10 cent superfecta bets only to spend 240 million dollars on boxing your bet to win $3.99, #dumbass. My luck was running so bad Wednesday afternoon, I had degenerate gamblers laughing at me. Skipah’s “surefire” betting strategy was going about as accurate as a North Korean missile test. After suffering some gut wrenching defeats when a few races were over, Skipah decided it was time to “change” it up and try a new strategy chasing untold riches in horse gambling. That horse that is about to finish second, I hope he can’t get it up if he ever gets sent to stud! Armed with a wad of one dollar bills rolled up like I was going to “make it rain” at the local Gentlemen’s Club, I weaseled into the jockey’s locker room and was offering bribes left and right. These guys and gals are all about four inches tall and weigh about a buck soaking wet. So what better way to get in their good graces and offer them a buck to give Skipah a little edge. Not only that; with a few of those bucks they could actually go hit a dollar menu somewhere and you know…..eat! Apparently, some uppity short person alerted security to my nefarious acts, and I was promptly told to get back to my seat or spend the day mucking stalls. These damn jockeys and their Napoleon complexes ! Yes, history major, I know in actuality Napoleon was of average height, but these jockeys and their integrity these days! Dejected but not quite defeated, it was time to take a new plan to gain instantaneous riches. If you believe a six-foot man, weighing 190 lbs, and looks like this actually broke into the Jockey’s room at the track…..well, call me I have to meet you! My next bit of gambling strategy is known as the Woodford Reserve plan of attack. Instead of analyzing speed charts, results, class, and all that other crap that makes you sound like a douche when talking horses, I went a different route. Sip or chug (I don’t judge, after six races I was trying to find someone to finance me a 15 year loan to cover my losses) and you really don’t care if you are betting on a horse, goat, or guessing which girls in the crowd are “working” or just like the extra attention. By the way, this is a sport when a group of happily married guys are together. My money was on “working girl” unfortunately this no-brainer bet was not offered! In the history of sports gambling, especially in the equine industry, the Woodford Reserve strategy has never worked unless you are a leprechaun. In fact the “Woodford” costs you even more on your bad day at the track. In exchange for Woodford wisdom for every pick he gives you, he charges you also. Plus his picks are usually terrible, and thus ended the Woodford Strategy, by now we are almost done and I’ve cashed one ticket. I really hope Miss Madison will understand that we have to pawn her engagement ring when I get home! Woodford Reserve sponsors this stuff, so go figure! Notice who is the sponsor is again? Woodford Reserve #MakingBourbonGreatAgain My final trick of the day to ensure future wealth for my family once Rocco and Bruno throw me in the Ohio River when I don’t make payments on the loan some mafioso shylock gave me, was to head to the backside of Churchill. This is where the money men, trainers, and people that know things hang out. Unfortunately that strategy was doomed from the start since by this time I’ve got about enough cash on me to order a pizza. Since none of these folks roll out of bed to offer up information for less than five digits, my promise to offer them internet fame on this website didn’t exactly pan out either. I mean come on Bob Baffert, I’m just trying to make a buck here! Again if you think this dumbass somehow snuck into the backside of Churchill Downs and was shaking down trainers…..again we have to meet! Both of my favorite ladies got to attend Thurby, for you non-locals that is Thursday before Derby. Don’t ask me about the spelling I wasn’t consulted on this! Plus they both left Churchill Downs with more than they came with. About it for now, needless to say it was a memorable day at the track. These kind of things happen when you bet on four legged animals that are worth millions. More memories were made that I’ll never forget, and it all leads up the the biggest day of the year in my part of the world. The 144th running of the Kentucky Derby tomorrow! Even better I’ve got my daughter with me, and with her new found wealth as a horse savant, she’s showing me how to pick winners for tomorrow!

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