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These days travel can be a huge expense for any size business. Everybody’s watching their bottom line. Business class tickets. Shipping presentation materials. Hotels, meals, cabs, etc. It adds up quickly. Oh yes, you can’t forget your good walking shoes to cover the floor of the convention center and you can hit all the booths of the companies you want to see. That is if you have time between meetings and seminars. Got enough business cards?
The other side of the coin to consider is can you afford to take days away from doing business to do business? It is of course very important to network with others in your industry but it’s equally important to serve your customers. Technology has solved this conundrum through virtual conferencing. As a more interactive proposition beyond sitting in front of a video camera connected to a big screen, it allows participants access to key note speakers, presenters, exhibitors, and other attendees in a real time (sometimes 3D) setting. Through the use of avatars you can view webcast (live or recorded), chat with exhibitors, and collaborate with other attendees around the world from the comfort of your office or home.
Virtual conferencing can be tailored to suit the needs of any business or industry. In this area size does not matter because there is no real overhead. Anyone and everyone from Catholic homeschoolers to major car manufacturers use virtual conferencing to keep participants informed of the latest trends, innovations, and news.
As an exhibitor there are significant savings on shipping, printing, and man hours spent at the exhibit booth. You can spend more time conferring with potential clients or vendors. Because this virtual community can be maintained for a set time period there is the opportunity for people to visit your “booth” around the clock for weeks or months after the live date. As an attendee you can allow more employees to participate at no additional costs, initiate training sessions, and view webcasts on a more flexible schedule. Furthermore, you can access an exhibitor’s literature in PDF format, thus saving on printing costs.
Although there are many benefits to virtual conferencing there are a few downsides. There is the lose of face time. There’s really nothing like a handshake at a meet and greet.
Content must be interesting and attention grabbing. Other attendees will still look for things related to their current needs as if they were walking a showroom floor so this must be taken into consideration when designing the environment. Then there are the technical aspects themselves. The event planner must have the technological capabilities to provide the conference to everyone no matter what their technology is at their location. The planner has to be able to accommodate both PC and Mac users whether they have DSL, cable, or an in-house network, or 3G iPad.
It has been predicted that virtual conferencing could outpace traditional conferences and conventions but it seems most people would still prefer direct contact with their audiences. However at the same time this could be an excellent tool in a business arsenal to reach out to clients and perhaps customers they wouldn’t normally have an opportunity to interact with without having to leave the confines and conforts of home.
What are your views, have you implemented virtual conferencing, it's been around for years, but have you adopted it?


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Human rights group Agora says the plan "seriously threaten(s) internet freedom."
People pose with laptops in front of a screen projected with the Russian national flag, in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Oct. 29, 2014.
MOSCOW - Russian lawmakers backed tighter Internet controls on Tuesday to defend against foreign meddling in draft legislation that critics warn could disrupt Russia’s Internet and be used to stifle dissent.

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Spark.me, one of the largest regional marketing conferences, will be held for the third time from 31st May to 1st June 2015 at the at hotel Mediteran in Becici. it is organised under the baton of doMEn Ltd., registration agent of national .ME domain. Spark.me conference offers numerous opportunities for business and brings together leaders from the world of business, the world of technology and innovation, marketers, startups and people eager for knowledge.
It’s an interactive conference that is designed to release the creativity of the participants, to help them to improve their knowledge due to the internationally recognized speakers, to encourage them to improve their business, and Â as well to create and start a new business ideas.
Potential bloggers are required to write a blog post on the topic of “Why I want to attend the Spark.me conference “, publish it on social networks with hashtag #SparkMe and fill out an application on the website http://spark.me/bloggers/ until midnight of 28th February 2015.
The official bloggers will get free tickets for the conference, four nights in a four star hotel, in which the conference will take place, and a free cruise around Kotor bay, organized for speakers and partners of the conference. Blogger’s duty is to write two blog posts about Spark.me until 15th May, a blog post during the conference, and one after the conference.
Bloggers who pass the selection process will be contacted via email until 10th March 2015, and the list of official bloggers will be posted on the website Spark.me on 15th March 2015. More about the conference Spark.me can be found on the official website www.spark.me.

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text: Joseph Fidler Walsh (born November 20, 1947) is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. In a career spanning more than forty years, he has been a member of five successful rock bands: James Gang, Barnstorm, Eagles, the Party Boys, and Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. Walsh was also part of the New Zealand band Herbs (band). In the 1990s, he was a member of the short-lived supergroup the Best.

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The primary focus of an architect remains on the aesthetic appearance of a building. Architecture is closely related to Civil Engineering, and as recently as a few decades ago, there were no architects as a separate profession at all. Properly implemented concepts of architecture ensure that a building is not just strong, but that it looks good and takes care of the comfort of the inhabitants as well. A civil engineer need not bother about the looks, design, in-house lighting, greenery, and other things when an architect is around. That leaves him with the primary job of making a building stable and strong. Other than mastering the concepts of architecture, an architect is supposed to have a basic knowledge of structural engineering as well.
An architect is just not a helping hand to the civil engineer, but much more than that. The planning and designing of any construction project is incomplete without the input of an architect. The establishment of buildings and land with reference to functional and aesthetic requirements is a primary function of an architect. Architectural science has become a vast subject, and today we have architecture styles of different kinds. Urban architecture, rural architecture, contemporary architecture, and modern architecture are some of the styles that are studied across the globe. The inclusion of software tools like 3D Max, Maya, CAD, and CAM has made things easier for both the civil engineers and architects because graphical representation of any kind of work always adds efficiency and better understanding.
Different civilizations across the world had their unique style of constructing buildings. Roman, Greek, and Indian architecture are some of the popular styles of old age architecture. Open porches and columns were an integral part of the Greek temples whereas Egyptians are well known for their religious memorials and colossal buildings. Architectural style is of great importance to archeologists and historians. An architectural style is just not a way of constructing buildings, but it reflects the state of science, technology, and engineering of a particular period of time.
Different types of architecture have been discussed in this section. Building Science is an evolving subject and the roots lie in our past. Through the above listed articles we will gain an insight into the world of old age architecture.
Modern age architectural styles are very concerned with the environment as well as the impact that they have on the surrounding areas. Architecture explores different materials and senses to bring new ideas to a building, constructing something entirely new and different from traditional construction and design. Architects make a building beautiful without compromising a bit its structural strength and functionality. Today architectural innovations have become a need of the construction businesses and combining them with structural designs is very important. Without landscape architectural inputs, no commercial building is considered fit for use. Architectural innovations have become a part of construction branding and marketing strategies.
Today engineering science is developed to an extent where human labor is reduced to a negligible extent. We have heavy machinery lifting our construction materials, advanced tools to design our buildings, and thousands of engineers and architects graduating every year from colleges. However Roman castles and ancient cathedrals are still a mystery for us. These were constructed hundreds of years ago and even today replicating these buildings is a herculean task. In this section we will have a look at some of the most popular, yet most mystifying architectural wonders of all times.
Are there any other topics concerning architecture in civil engineering that you would like to see covered here? If so, please include your suggestions in the comments section below.

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Hunter Mobley was introduced to the ancient spiritual wisdom tool, the Enneagram, several years ago when he met master Enneagram teacher, Suzanne Stabile. Hunter is completing an old-fashioned apprenticeship with Suzanne as he prepares to continue teaching the Enneagram and Christian spirituality at conferences, retreats, corporate events, and churches.
Hunter is currently Executive Pastor at Christ Church Nashville, home of the Grammy-nominated Christ Church Choir. He also teaches as an adjunct professor at Belmont University College of Law.
With degrees from Davidson College (B.S.), University of Kentucky (J.D.), and New York University (LL.M.), Hunter combines experience and insights from ministry, academia, and law practice as he teaches the Enneagram.
Hunter has served his community as Vice-President of the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee's Antiquities, and as a Board member for Begin Anew and Mercy Multiplied International.
Along with Dan Scott, Hunter is co-author of three devotional books, Road to Pentecost, Road to Christmas, and Twelve Drummers Drumming.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


text: Two men who destroyed prized irises at a Montclair memorial garden were ordered Friday to pay restitution and write apology notes.William Poris and Gideon Korn-Wyatt, both 19, used golf clubs to whack more than 150 prized irises at the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens a year ago. The two had spent the night drinking. A judge ordered the youths to pay $17,000 in restitution and write public apologies.The gardens' acting director expressed satisfaction with the sentence. She felt the men were remorseful. One of the teens even expressed interest in doing volunteer work at the gardens.


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The Landmark Heritage and team | Landmark Jewelers, St. Paul | Minneapolis MN — Landmark Jewelers | Fine jewelry in the St. Paul | Minneapolis MN area.
After one hundred and twenty three years serving the City of St. Paul, Bockstruck Jewelers closed in 2007. A group of former Bockstruck employees opened Landmark Jewelers inspired by the Bockstruck legacy. With over 125 yearsof combined jewelry experience, we are dedicated to the traditions of Bockstruck and meeting a new generation of customers and friends.
A gemologist, former appraiser, and buyer, Sarah worked at Bockstruck's for 24 years - most of the time as the store manager. Sarah has brought together a staff of long time Bockstruck employees and jewelry enthusiasts. When asked about the team, she quickly responds, "go where you've always gone and rely on the people you have always trusted."
During Toni's 25 plus years in the jewelry business, she has enjoyed many long lasting relationships. By getting to know her clients personally, Toni can make the perfect the suggestion for you. This may include a truly special and unique gift, an item to complement a collection, or even a friendly reminder that an important date is approaching. Toni will make your shopping easy by working hard to ensure you are a happy customer. With a keen eye for quality and design, Landmark is fortunate to have her assistance with buying beautiful jewelry for the store. Toni is a spry Italian. When not at the store, she can be found in her gourmet kitchen cooking for her family and friends. We would love to share a few of her wonderful recipes; but unfortunately, Toni doesn't measure anything!
Roger’s experience, knowledge, and credentials in the jewelry business are things we are very proud of at Landmark Jewelers. He has been helping customers find the perfect piece of jewelry for over 40 years. Roger began his career at Bockstruck Jewelers in the diamond and precious gem department. He later went on to store management and eventually opened his own store. Roger is a Graduate Gemologist, is a past President of the Minnesota Retail Jewelers Association, and was Secretary /Treasurer of the North Central Guild of the American Gem Society. Roger has a love for pocket watches from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s and enjoys jewelry from the Edwardian era. Roger is involved in many areas of the store including family heirloom restoration, custom design, estate appraisals, and buying diamonds. He has a loyal clientele and enjoys assisting clients with all of their jewelry needs. When not working in the store, you might find Roger at his grandson’s lacrosse or hockey games or enjoying a nice meal at the Lake Elmo Inn.
Tamara began her career in the jewelry business over 10 years ago. As office manager of Landmark Jewelers, she handles our accounting, inventory control, and computer needs. Tamara really enjoys the variety of work in her position. One minute she is detailing our repair records and the next she is photographing Landmark’s beautiful jewelry. One of Tamara’s favorite things about working at Landmark is the estate jewelry. She especially loves the jewelry from the Art Deco and Edwardian eras. Tamara’s organizational skills and hard work keep Landmark Jewelers running smoothly. She helps assure that our store customers have a warm welcoming and positive experience. When Tamara is not working in the office, she can be found spending time with her kids in her favorite town of Stillwater.
Kathleen Norberg grew up in the family jewelry business, working in her father’s (and grandfathers) Wisconsin jewelry store. Kathleen has a lifetime of jewelry experience and has enjoyed returning to her “roots” by working at Landmark Jewelers. Kathleen has always had an appreciation of the unique qualities of a family owned business, especially the personal care of clients. Kathleen’s extensive Art background and experience is the ultimate combination to finding the perfect jewelry treasure for her clients. As Kathleen says “jewelry is a celebration of life’s events.” Kathleen is happy to have lived in downtown St. Paul for 22 years. She is very fond of gardening and theater.

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The Lew's American Hero Speed Spool Casting Reels deliver legendary Lew's performance at a great price. Lew's also donates a portion of the profits from the reels to support our American Veterans through their American Hero Program.
Featuring a speedy 6.4:1 gear ratio perfect for a wide range of applications, it also features five premium double-shielded stainless steel bearing and a Zero-reverse one-way stainless steel clutch bearing for ultra smooth functioning. The durable Rulon drag system dishes out 10 lbs. of max drag as well, and its high strength solid brass main gear and crank shaft dish out heavy duty, reliable winding power. Offering legendary Lew's performance at a great price - with a portion of the profits going to help American Veterans, it's hard to go wrong with the Lew's American Hero Speed Spool Casting Reels.

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Tevin Coleman is reuniting with his old coach.
The former Falcons running back is signing a two-year, $10 million deal with the 49ers, according to ESPN.
Coleman rushed for 800 yards and four touchdowns for the Falcons last season and also caught 32 passes for 276 yards and five TDs.
He tallied 2,340 rushing yards and 1,010 receiving yards with 29 total touchdowns in four years in Atlanta.
Coleman will join a backfield that includes Matt Breida and Jerick McKinnon, who missed the 2018 season due to a season-ending leg injury, in San Francisco.

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The Sunderland - London route has approximately 15 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 6h 40min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since £10.6 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Sunderland and London is around 425 kilometers and the bus companies that can help you in your journey are: National Express.
How long does it take to get from Sunderland to London by bus?
Bus journey may vary depending on the state of the roads. The minimum duration is usually around 6h 40min to cover 425 kilometers.
According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs £10.6 and leaves Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 1 stop before reaching Victoria Coach Station.
Last bus leaves at 22:30 from Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane) Bus Stop and arrives at 06:20 at Victoria Coach Station. It will take 7h 50min, its price is £11.7 and the number of changes will be 0.
Are there any direct routes between Sunderland and London?
Yes, there are direct bus routes, their duration is usually around 8h 10min and the price is £11.7.

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Roma – In an effort to reduce maternal and infant mortality and morbidity in the country, the international medical humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders (MSF), has constructed a fully equipped 20-bed Waiting Mothers’ Lodge (WML) at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Roma, that will enable pregnant women to be close to health care services when they approach their due dates.
In a country like Lesotho, where more than 70% of the population live in rural areas and where reliable public transport is almost non existent, distance to the clinics is one of the main barriers to accessing health care. It is expected that the WML will contribute to a reduction of maternal mortality and morbidity.
“50 % of maternal deaths are caused by obstetric complications during labour, at the time of delivery or shortly after. These complications are often impossible to predict. This is why it is important for mothers to have a facility where they can deliver safely, and where they are attended by skilled personnel who can manage unforeseen complications” said Sofie Manantsoa, the Project Medical Referent of MSF.
Lesotho’s maternal mortality rate, which is the rate of deaths of women during pregnancy, labour and up to six weeks after delivery, has increased by nearly three fold in the last decade to reach 1155 deaths /100.000 live births, and 58% is associated with HIV/TB, making Lesotho one of the most dangerous places in the world to give birth.
Although the WML at St. Joseph’s hospital is expected to improve access to health care services for pregnant women, MSF remains concerned over the overall lack of maternal care services within the area. Currently, there are only 2 clinics in Roma and Semonkong, in addition to the St. Joseph’s Hospital, that provide facility-based delivery services.
“MSF remains committed to support efforts in reducing maternal mortality in Roma and Semonkong. The main remaining challenge is the lack of facilities that are able to provide facility based deliveries. The existing ones are nowhere near sufficient to handle the 4000 expected annual deliveries within the area. We strongly call for the realisation of the Ministry of Health’s Millennium Accelerated Framework Initiative to ensure safe facility based deliveries for all Basotho Women” said Syanness Tunggal, the MSF project coordinator.
Doctors Without Borders has been present in Lesotho since 2006. It is currently running a project in Roma and Semongkong catchment area of Maseru district, with the aim to reduce maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. The organisation supports 1 hospital, 9 clinics and 12 health posts for a rural population of 170,000 inhabitants.

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As CREED expands to help families become more self sufficient we are collecting business plans for micro enterprises. These plans should be three to five pages in length with a simple estimated budget for start-up capital. We invite you to submit a business plan that we will review and load into our data base for people to access.
To upload your business plan for review, please email an editable copy to b-plan@creedinc.org.


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With two 18-hole Lee Westwood Championship Coltand Filly courses and the 9 hole Yearling course, Close House provides one ofthe most varied golfing challenges anywhere on the golfing map today.
This European Tour venue is designed to appeal to players at every level of skilland reward frst-time visitors and the year-round member evenly. The PGA Academyprovides the opportunity to polish and develop your golfing ability using thelatest technology to analyse your game.
The 18-hole Lee Westwood Filly course is situated in the grounds of the Close House Estate, providing stunning views of the River Tyne Valley. Matching the presentation of the Lee Westwood Colt course, the Parkland layout was re-designed and re-opened in 2013, and provides a lovely alternative to the Championship layout of its sister course.


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Today my older sister celebrates her wedding day. She spent many years joyfully participating in the family lives of her siblings, earning “most adored auntie” title. She’s helped us raise our kids, heard our marital ups and downs. Today, we will weep for joy and cheer as she and her husband enter into the bonds of Holy Matrimony. And eat lots of deliciously frosted cake while telling my kids to take small bites.
So when Our Lord tells the Sadducees that people aren’t married in Heaven in today’s Gospel (Luke 20:34-36), I kinda recoil in horror. But I’m married and really looking forward to an eternity of uninterrupted time after lots of small kids in close succession! And then but my sister found her soulmate and don’t they get to live happily ever after in all eternity?
I figure Jesus means what He says but I did a little old fashioned sleuthing. My light reading on the topic . . . the Summa . . . reveals that relationships change and transform in Heaven. So nope, we aren’t maritally relating in Heaven. Marriage is a Sacrament, and at its best images Heaven, but even in our vows we only vow till death. We knew this going into it! Instead, that special love you experienced at one point along the way with your spouse is perfected by God just as it is with all people you are in relationships with, changed into a deeper and pure love for one another because you are in the Beatific Vision!
What about the marriages that are hurting here on Earth; will those be restored in Heaven? What about the abusive ex? The Church in Her wisdom seems to indicate that at the root of these mysteries of the afterlife is that we’re all plugged into the ultimate source of love: God Himself. It’s union with Him that Heaven is all about, and our relationships should be working toward getting us back to Him. How exactly His love changes us and the others who make it past those pearly gates isn’t known.
Don’t fret, sisters, if you long to enjoy Heaven with your husband (focus on helping him get there!). Don’t fret, sisters, if you don’t have a husband and are concerned Heaven will be less enjoyable. The people we love, we will love more completely because we will know perfect love! Sign me up.
Pray to love more perfectly all those God has placed in your life, all those loved ones. Let us love like He loves us.
Nell O’Leary is a recovering lawyer turned blogger, speaker, and sewer of baby goods while tending to her husband and four kiddos in the great city of Saint Paul, Minnesota. She serves as Managing Editor for Blessed is She and can down a iced chai tea latte in no time flat. Find out more about her here. She is the editor of our Blessed Conversations Series.


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Here’s the full version of the conversation on YouTube, with Casey taking the “yes” side, Brookings Institution non-resident fellow and UConn professor Niam Yaraghi taking the “no” side, and Jan moderating the debate. It’s an hour long, so pack a lunch!
Casey put together a shortened audio version of the discussion for her Healthcare Is HILARIOUS! podcast, and that’s here.
We invite you to weigh in – share your comments here, or on Twitter or Facebook. On Twitter and Facebook, use the hashtag #fypmdata – **** You Pay Me (for my) Data.
Yeah, that was an eye-opening deep dive into just how toxic Facebook’s leadership culture is – preserve the company at all costs, including taking down American democracy … and pretty much democracy, full stop.
Great discussion, Casey, Niam, Jan!
Let me ask: what our goal is for healthcare? *Should* we insist on being compensated for our data in the short run, if our long term goal is to reduce the profit motive currently dominating health care?
I believe 100% in patient data ownership, but Victor Montori has changed my thoughts on patient data profit models. Donating data to public and non profit research is the modern equivalent of giving blood. Data *is* lifeblood in healthcare.
I fear, by engaging in the same profit motive that industrializes our care and removes kindness in place of numbers on a balance sheet, we’re abetting the system in the long term in order to secure our deserved short term game.
Do we run the risk of *becoming* the product-or worse, becoming comfortable being the product, and fighting for our piece of the pie instead of challenging corporations to become more ethical and inclusive?
Do we also run the risk of driving up the price of research by demanding greater shares of the profit?
When resources become scarce, it historically leads to a price war, and consolidation of markets, driving out smaller players and strengthening the few, richest, survivors.
What’s the end game? More personal profit from our data, or a more transparent, caring healthcare?
Let’s keep talking about this!
Thanks, Vincent – great to see your face, too long no see (since Health2Con in ’16!). I’d suggest looking at emerging stuff like #My31/Hu-manity.co, Nebula Genomics, and others looking to build platforms where citizens/patients/humans can directly participate in the brokering of their data, vs the mechanical serf model currently in force w/enterprise scale data brokers. It seems like the kraken is waking, a bit at least, with ground level awareness by common humans of the potential value of their contributions to the digital economy, in healthcare and many other sectors.
I like PJ’s comments about reducing healthcare costs. Maybe patients are willing to take less money for their data than large companies and therefore costs will go down?
Or at least not go up so fast.
I think the goal of data liquidity is better care and faster recovery. If it takes paying patients to participate more in their own care to achieve these goals then I am for it.
It seems the speed of improving healthcare is at the mercy of what data doctors are able and willing to accept into their workflows. As long as they prioritize faxing and repeatedly asking patients the same questions over and over, we will not improve the efficiency or outcomes of care delivery.


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As of 1.8, the multiplayer settings section in the options screen only contains chat settings, it's even titled that when you click on it. In previous versions (1.7...), this section was split into multiplayer settings and chat settings, but the only multiplayer setting (show capes) has now been moved elsewhere.
So "Multiplayer Settings..." should be changed to "Chat Settings...".


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With the 147, Alfa Romeo did it again.
The Alfa Romeo 147 is a vehicle to check out, and is very cleverly designed to ensure both threedoor and fivedoor versions of the hatchback look nearly exactly the same. To state the curves and lines to the Alfa Romeo 147 are easy to the eye is really a n understatement: it is a delightful piece of layout.
Inside, the Alfa Romeo 147 is also gratifying and superbly finished. Within the Spark and Selespeed 5dr models you'll be able to appreciate the choice of some beautiful leather seats to complement a leather bound steering-wheel and gear knob. No doubt about it, you'll be looking quite hot! With 8 speakers plus a radio/CD as normal, together with steering-wheel mounted audio controls and tinted windows it comes nicely equipped.
Under the wonderfully shaped bonnet of the Alfa Romeo 147 there's no lack of responsive electricity. The Selespeed three and five door versions have the teptronic kind five speed gearbox. The choice to these petrol variants is the really torquey Alfa Romeo 147 JTD M-Jet 1.9 turbo-diesel motor. Operating against the Alfa Romeo 147 diesel variant, under ordinary driving conditions, may provide the residents a more calming but deceptively fast choice - as well as the longer time between gas stops.
From a security standpoint, it's pleasing to see that Alfa Romeo 147 variants are well-equipped. The seat-belts include pre-tensioners, the back seats are threepointers (belts are lapped by no dicey here). All have ABS/EBD brake systems, Traction-control, and quite a powerful VDC Dynamic Vehicle Control. To bring another significance of "security", both ends of the Alfa Romeo 147 spectrum include alarm, remote central locking and Alfa code immobilisation as normal features in case anybody lets the attractiveness of the hatchback direct them into an excessive amount of temptation.
Boasting a really streamlined Italian design that sits on 215/45 tyres (that exhibit some amazing looking 17-inch mags), you definitely understand that you are driving a particular part of European flair. Overall, the Alfa Romeo 147 is a really goodlooking hatchback that's comfortable, stylish, safe and fast.

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Welcome to perform services PHONG NHA PRIVATE CAR. Customers please review our regulations and cooperate with us to jointly build a day PHONG NHA PRIVATE CAR friendly utility to best serve the needs of customers.
Regulation on the provision and use of services described the conditions and terms that the company provides to customers using the service. The customer agrees to follow the way services were meant advice customer acceptance and commitment to comply with regulations on the provision and use of services. PHONG NHA PRIVATE CAR may refuse to provide services if the customer does not accept the provisions.


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My period began on 29 Elul during the day. Thirty days later is Shabbat 29 Tishrei, so do we separate on Friday night and Shabbat day, or Shabbat day and motzei shabbat?
If your period started during the day on the 29th of Elul, the onah beinonit falls during the day on the 29th of Tishrei.
Day onot begin at sunrise and end at sunset. Night onot begin at sunset and end at sunrise.
The basic requirement of the thirtieth day, the onah beinonit, is to observe the same onah (either day or night) as the beginning of the previous period. Thus, if bleeding started on the 29th of Elul during the day, then the onah beinonit falls on the 29th of Tishrei during the day. But, because the rules of the onah beinonit are somewhat more stringent than those of other vestot, some couples have a custom to observe the onah beinonit for the entire 24-hour period of the Hebrew date of the onah beinonit.
If this is your custom, and your period started during the day on the 29th of Elul, then you would separate for 24 hours on the 29th of Tishrei, both Friday night and Shabbat day. If your previous period began on the 29th of Elul at night, then you would also separate on both Friday night and Shabbat day. In either case, you would observe the entire 24-hour period of 29 Tishrei, from sunset to sunset.
Some couples have a custom to observe the onah preceding any veset as an additional onat perishah (time of separation). This practice is known as the veset of the Or Zarua, after the medieval authority who advocated it.
If this is your custom, and your period started during the day on the 29th of Elul, then the primary requirements of onah beinonit and yom hachodesh would fall on Shabbat day 29 Tishrei, and you would also separate on Friday night which is the preceding onah. If, however, your previous period began on the 29th of Elul at night, then the primary requirements of onah beinonit and yom hachodesh would fall on Friday night 29 Tishrei, and you would also separate on Friday 28 Tishrei during the day, which is the preceding onah.


text: This is the advanced ride out of Cadence Cyclery in McKinney, 129 S Tennesse St. The route is not fixed and is determined by the ride leader. This is a 'drop' ride, so please have a riding partner, route map, or a SAG plan in the event you have over-estimated your ability. The leaders will do their best to maintain group integrity by riding the published speeds and using re-group points. This ride will stop or soft pedal as a group for mechanicals and for those caught by traffic signals. Pace-lining skills will be handy on this ride.


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To create this oil, hazelnuts were slowly roasted to perfection, expeller-pressed and lightly filtered. A rich source of Omega-9 and antioxidants, this oil is low in saturated fats, making it a healthy choice when cooking.
The flavor of our Certified Organic Roasted Hazelnut oil is exquisite. Mildly sweet with a delicate nutty flavor, it is the perfect component when creating dressings for salads, roasted vegetables or marinades for meats.
With its high heat capacity of 430 degrees F, our Roasted Hazelnut oil is especially versatile as a cooking oil, as well as a finishing oil. Combine it with our Tangerine or Sicilian Lemon White Balsamic vinegars for a light, yet flavorful and aromatic vinaigrette over salads featuring dark greens, orange wedges, thinly-sliced red onion and feta cheese. When paired with our Cranberry Puree Vinegar, it makes an elegant dressing, especially over roasted or steamed spring vegetables (think asparagus!) topped with slivered hazelnuts.

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Maintaining a clean, nicely landscaped yard is an excellent way to ward off some of the most common pests. Like many people, however, you may think that turf care can safely fall by the wayside when fall arrives. In reality, though, it is crucial to take steps to prepare turf for the colder months ahead. Keep reading to find out how.
Clear Leaves - Stay on top of the leaf situation. If allowed to go for too long, leaves can pile up and damage your turf. Piles of leaves trap moisture and block sunlight, which leads to a decaying mess. Blow or rake leaves often to keep this issue at bay.
Keep Mowing - Continue to cut your lawn throughout the fall, maintaining a height of around 2.5 to 3 inches. If cut too short, grass roots may become compromised; if allowed to grow too long, grass can bend over, mat and become susceptible to fungi and other problems. Regular mowing also turns stray leaves into beneficial mulch.
Aerate the Soil - Every couple of years, use a core aerator to loosen the soil. This also helps to remove thatch, the layer of stems, roots and debris that develops in turf over time. Aerating breaks up thatch, allowing oxygen, sunlight, water and nutrients to be delivered more efficiently.
Fertilize - Promote strong root growth to ensure a healthy lawn come spring by fertilizing at least one time during the fall. Using a fertilizer with high levels of potassium and nitrogen will help your lawn to resist cold and drought, and it will protect it from common diseases.
Water Often - As long as you are getting at least 1 inch of rain per week, you shouldn't have to worry about watering. Otherwise, plan to water at least one time per week to keep roots healthy and hydrated.
Overseed - Finally, ward off the next generation of weeds and fill in any gaps or spaces in the turf by spreading some grass seed. Fall is the optimal time to overseed turf, and doing so doesn't just give weeds less room to grow; it also introduces new strains of resilient grass, and this helps to improve the overall health of the lawn.
In addition to caring for your lawn, you're also going to want to keep pests under control.
While it may seem like a lot of pointless work now, the above fall turf care tips will pay off when your lawn bounces back to life in the spring. If you suspect that pests are ruining your lawn or have otherwise infiltrated your home, professional assistance is a must. Contact Impact Pest Elimination today for a free quote.


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Think of roofs as hats over the spaces of working, learning, living and playing. Roofs, first and foremost, keep us dry. They shed rain and snow away from buildings. A roof is part of an enclosure system that closes and protects people from animals, insects, and weather. Roofs differ around the world in their material makeup, pitch, or slope, and response to climate. Look at the Vernacular Architecture Journey8 to see how houses are shaped and covered differently in different biomes.
For example in tropical areas, roofs are pitched to shed rain. In artic areas, sloped roofs shed snow. In desert areas, roofs are flat to catch rain and to shield from the heat of the sun. Roofs are also different on different building types. Churches look different than homes, schools, office buildings, and factories. Roofs shapes are different depending on the structural type used. Available construction materials and local traditions of making create cultural connotations to roof structures. Local and national building codes also determine roof forms in urban areas. Roofs also shelter transition spaces like porches and open-air pavilions. Botanical gardens and greenhouses have glass roofs that let in the sunshine. Tents and canopies have awning material overhead and are light and transportable. Planted roofs or green roofs reduce urban heat island effect, prolong the life of the roof, absorb stormwater, produce oxygen, harvest native species and are beautiful! Solar roofs have solar panels or solar shingles that collect the energy of the sun to create electricity or hot water. Roofs are are expressions of local construction.
One of the most common roof types is the gable. It has two sloped sides that rise to meet over a ridge beam. These roofs cover a repetitive truss structure and consist of a wooden truss (if in a house), a layer of plywood, insulation, a moisture barrier, and a metal, shingle, clay tile or slate roof. Variations in pitch, or slope, of the gables are regional as well as vernacular. A 1 to 2 pitch results in a 45-degree slope. A 4 in 12 slope is less. A Flemish roof rakes higher.When two gable roofs meet, they create a valley or sloped drainway. A valley is an area of a roof created when two roof lines intersect with each other at different angles. Draw and label the parts of a gable roof noting its pitch, or slope. Add a photo or drawing of typical pitch roofs and label their types.
A hip roof roof slopes on all its sides, leaving no gable ends. The “Hip” is created when the two sloping sides intersect coming together in a third sloping angle. A hip roof usually slopes on all sides. Draw a hip roof from above and then in section showing typical construction.
A Gambrel roof is much like a Gable roof, except it has a shallow slope attached to a steep slope creating a roof with two pitches on each side of the main center beam. A Gambrel is also called a Dutch Barn as it was a common form of barns in the Netherlands. Sometimes dormer are placed in the 2nd floor of a front-facing gambrel roof allowing for larger upstairs spaces. Draw a house with a Gambrel roof and draw a section through it.
The Butterfly roof is like a gable roof but reversed. The peak of the roof that is usually the highest is now the lowest creating a roof where rain flows down towards the center of the roof instead of out towards the exterior walls.
A vaulted roof has a semicircular arch structure repeated to form a linear vaulted space. Vaulted roofs are popular for large halls, train sheds, green houses, and basilicas. They were originally made with brick arches, then heavy timber, then cast iron, and now with light steel or aluminum framing. Hoop houses and metal Quonset huts also create vaulted spaces. Draw a vaulted roof in axonometric and then in section.
The Mansard roof originated in Paris, France when building owners added additional floors for rooftop apartments on existing buildings. The mansard roof goes by additional names- the French roof, Curb roof,etc.; it has multiple sides with many slopes in a hip style roof. The lower portion of the roof usual consists of dormers or windows with a ceiling above them. Draw a French building with a mansard roof and draw a section through the mansard roof with a dormer.
Domes are half and quarter spherical spaces formed by rotating arches around a central point. Some domes have an added cupola on top of the dome that lets in light in the center. Others like the Pantheon in Rome have an oculus or circular opening or eye to the sky. Domes cover special spaces in government, library and church buildings. The interior side of the dome is infilled with decreasing trapezoidal shapes that diaphragm or hold the structural ribs in place. Does your city have any domed buildings? Some domed structures have interior domes, acoustic domes, visual domes, and exterior domes, stacking them from the inside to the outside. Draw the section of the dome of the Capital Building in Washington, DC.
Activity 8 – Is there such a thing as a flat roof?
A flat roof is a roof that visually looks horizontal or parallel to the ground. Flat roofs appear in areas that have little precipitation, or in urban areas. In fact, all flat roofs are sloped to remove precipitation. They have built up roofs that drain to interior roof drains, wall drains, or exterior gutters. Flat roofs are subject to freezing and thawing of snow and ice which works against the weather seal. Over time all ‘flat roofs need to be resealed.’ Flat roofs, though, can be inhabited if structured to carry people and plants. Flat roofs in urban areas, if they do not have plants or solar panels, often serve as roof gardens, patios, and party decks. Even roofs that are not inhabited are now painted silver or white to reflect, instead of absorbing, heat. Find a high place and look out over your city. Take a picture and identify all of the roof types you see.
A green roof is a flat or gently sloped roof that planted with native plants. Look at NEXT.cc’s Green Roof Journey and find a roof that needs a green roof! Find or design a green roof on a building you know!
A solar roof is a roof pitched to the south that has solar panels, photovoltaic cells, or solar shingles to collect the radiant heat from the sun and transfer it to the generation of electricity. Draw solar panels or shingles on the house you like in your neighborhood.
A roof protects people from the weather.


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text: On the dark and cloudy corner of Clay and Manhattan stands the best metal bar in Brooklyn–St. Vitus. This Saturday night they go a step beyond just good DJs and bands–live band karaoke. Infinity Spaceship, the live band karaoke professionals, swing by for a night of drunkenness and debauchery. So pack your falsetto and get ready to sing your heart out–this is a metal bar and they’ve been know to hand out shots for great metal renditions. Between sets, be sure to chomp on a delicious St. Vitus Bun while slamming a special like the “the St. Vito, ”a Bud bottle and a shot of Jameson. It’s free to get in but get there early and sign up fast! Here’s a song list, so you know what you’re in for.


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For the next three weeks, the Louisiana Football Magazine staff is going to recap all Louisiana colleges' National Signing Classes. Today, our recruiting expert Lee Brecheen recaps the 2019 Signing Class for the Southern Jaguars!
For the next three weeks, the Louisiana Football Magazine staff is going to recap all Louisiana colleges' National Signing Classes. Today, our recruiting expert Lee Brecheen recaps the 2019 Signing Class for the Southeastern Lions!
Today, our very own Jace LeJeune goes inside the Breaux Bridge High School football program with Head Coach Chad Pourciau. Coach Pourciau gives his thoughts on his first season as well as give some inside on what is like to not only coach a high level football program, but also a high level basketball program!
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Back in 2004, when Deven Carlson was applying to graduate schools, he was skeptical about Ph.D. programs.
Now, Carlson is teaching public policy as a tenure-track assistant professor of political science at the University of Oklahoma. After completing his Master of Public Affairs degree, he earned a doctorate in political science at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Carlson’s wife, Nina Carlson, also graduated from the La Follette School with a Master of Public Affairs degree. While Deven worked on his Ph.D., Nina worked as a senior policy advisor and grants coordinator in the Wisconsin governor’s office, then as the senior policy analyst and federal liaison for the Wisconsin State Energy Office. She now is deputy director at the University of Oklahoma's Center for Risk and Crisis Management and its sister center, the Center for Energy, Security and Society.
The process of getting a doctorate enabled Carlson to continue research projects with La Follette School professors Robert Haveman, Barbara Wolfe and John Witte. With Haveman and Wolfe, Carlson has examined how federal housing subsidies known as Section 8 vouchers affect where people live, their work, their earnings and the quality of the schools their children attend. The Institute for Research on Poverty has published their findings as discussion papers.
One project that utilizes his La Follette training involves examining the characteristics and outcomes of students who leave the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program and return to Milwaukee Public Schools. It grew out of the evaluation of the MPCP that John Witte led.
“This project required data management and analytic skills that I began to develop at La Follette,” Carlson says. “My coauthors and I found that students who left the MPCP and returned to MPS had substantially lower test scores than the average MPCP student. We found that once they returned to MPS their test scores increased significantly.” This study was published in a high-quality education policy journal — Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis.
Overall, Carlson’s research explores the operations of public policies and analyzes their effects on political, social, and economic outcomes of interest. Specific projects include the prospects for integrating the Common Core State Standards with existing accountability systems; operations and effects of inter-district open enrollment programs; bilingual-bicultural education policies; and the effects of school closures on students’ educational outcomes.
Several of the projects stem from work he started as a project assistant with Haveman, Wolfe and Witte. With Haveman and Wolfe, he estimated the effect of Section 8 housing voucher receipt on several economic and social outcomes. “This project has continued and evolved, and I am still working on it today,” says Carlson, who has been selected for the Emerging Education Policy Scholar program of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute and American Enterprise Institute. Carlson, Wolfe and Haveman are also looking at the postsecondary outcomes of low-income Wisconsin students to examine how families, schools, and neighborhoods shape those outcomes.
Carlson adds that his ability and commitment to engage in public policy and apply his research findings outside the ivory tower is due in large part to his La Follette School training.


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text: In sedimetary basins not currently undergoing primary compaction (e.g., Rocky Mountain Basins), p-wave velocities noticeably vary with azimuth, yet the mechanism(s) controlling the anisotropy remain uncertain. Possible geologic causes for azimuthal anisotropy include but are not limited to sedimentary fabrics, steep bedding, changes in local in-situ or residual stress, and open or mineralized fractures. To test these hypotheses, P-wave velocity azimuths (Vfast) from a proprietary seismic survey of a NNW-trending Laramide Anticline on Casper Arch in central Wyoming were compared to image log data from the seismic coverage area and fracture orientations from nearby analog structures.

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This is what passes for good news from Fukushima Daiichi, the Japanese nuclear power plant devastated by meltdowns and explosions after a cataclysmic earthquake and tsunami in 2011: By the end of last month, workers had succeeded in filtering most of the 620,000 tons of toxic water stored at the site, removing almost all of the radioactive materials.
After numerous false starts and technical glitches, most of the stored water has been run through filtration systems to remove dangerous strontium-90, as well as many other radionuclides. TEPCO, the Japanese utility that operates the power plant, trumpeted the achievement: “This is a significant milestone for improving the environment for our surrounding communities and for our workers,” said Naohiro Masuda, TEPCO’s chief decommissioning officer, in a press release.
But it’s not quite so easy to bounce back from a nuclear disaster of this scale. For one thing, don’t take TEPCO’s statement too literally: No one is living in the “surrounding communities”—they’re far too contaminated for human habitation. Furthermore, the filtered water is still full of tritium, a radioactive version of hydrogen. (When two neutrons are added to the element, it becomes unstable, prone to emitting electrons.) Tritium bonds with oxygen just like normal hydrogen does, to produce radioactive “tritiated water.” It’s impractical—or at least extremely difficult and expensive—to separate tritiated water from normal water.
Hence TEPCO’s dilemma—which gets bigger by the day. The enormous volume of water comes from the ongoing need to keep the three melted-down reactor cores cool. More than four years after the disaster, pumps still must pour a constant stream of water into the pressure vessels that contain the radioactive cores. But the meltdowns and explosions rendered those vessels leaky, so TEPCO collects the water that seeps out, as well as rainwater that flows down the hills and through the shattered buildings.
TEPCO has been filling fields with vast arrays of storage tanks to cope with the accumulating water. The company’s 40-year plan for decommissioning the plant calls for the construction of an underground “ice wall” to freeze the soil around the reactor buildings and divert rainwater, and for plugging the leaks in the buildings. But TEPCO has run into problems with the ice wall—the underground tunnels carrying coolant haven’t gotten cold enough to sufficiently freeze the surrounding ground—and the more long-term solution of plugging the reactor buildings’ leaks is still a distant goal. In the meantime, TEPCO keeps building tanks.
Some experts, including the eminently respectable IAEA, have suggested that TEPCO may have to simply dump the tritium-contaminated water into the ocean. Tritium traditionally hasn’t been considered very dangerous to human health. Although tritiated water can reach all parts of the body, like normal water, it’s also expelled quickly from the body, like normal water. If released into the ocean, the contaminated water would quickly be diluted, and it wouldn’t bioaccumulate in fish (unlike strontium-90, for example, which is taken up by bones).
But is tritiated water really so harmless? It’s currently getting a second look from regulators in the United States. Last year, the EPA announced plans to review safety standards for tritiated water, which has leaked from many a nuclear plant. As this excellent Scientific American article explains, there’s considerable uncertainty over whether the stuff is more dangerous than we previously thought.
The amount of tritium in Fukushima Daiichi’s water is not negligible. The World Health Organization’s standard for tritium in drinking water is 10,000 becquerels per liter (34 ounces). According to Mayumi Yoshida, a TEPCO communications officer, Fukushima’s stored water contains between 1 and 5 million becquerels per liter. Yet Yoshida noted that operational nuclear power plants around the world discharge water with a much higher level of tritium than that.
It’s hard to imagine that those discussions will be productive. Releasing the water into the ocean sounds like a non-starter in Japan’s Fukushima prefecture, where fishermen are already furious with TEPCO. Fishing has been suspended around the coastal Fukushima Daiichi plant since the accident, and repeated leaks of radioactive water have angered the fishing associations still further.
If the water can’t be released as-is for political reasons, TEPCO’s only options are to keep building tanks or to accept its extremely difficult and expensive fate, and figure out how to remove the last bit of nuclear taint from its enormous holdings of problematic water.

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The episode starts with parvati telling ganesh no one has forgotten your birthday ganesh! We remember everything. Ganesh is happy. Mahadev, kartikeya and nandi with all gan come. Parvati says ganesh, nandi and all the gan are doing the decorations for the palace, there will be a huge feast with lots of celebration today. Parvati says kartikeya will invite all the guests and I will make all your favorite food items and everything you like, your father will supervise everything. ganesh is excited and says see mushak ji, no one forgot my birthday. Kartikeya says how will we? We all love you so much ganesh.
eminent in his life on the same day he was born, I have to tell this to yamraj, who could possibly bring danger to ganesh ji’s life?
There nandi and all gan are decorating the palace, there is happiness in Kailash as everyone is busy in preparing for the ganesh ji’s birthday feast. Kartikeya goes on mayur ji and invites all gods, goddesses and tridev and other members for the birthday of ganesh ji.
Chitragupta ji goes to yamraj. Yamraj is talking to his wife devi Priyanka and says ganesh ji’s birthday celebration will be huge, we have to take a good gift for ganesh ji. Priyanka says I am always happy when I get to see ganesh ji, he is after all pratham pujya devta. Yamraj says we should get ready as we have to be in Kailash in time. Chitragupta comes to yamraj and says yamraj I have to say something important to you. Devi Priyanka goes to get ready.
Yamraj says yes chitragupta ji, tell me what happened? Chitragupta says yamraj, I saw the kundli of ganesh ji today and I have seen danger in his kundli, his life is at threat and some danger is going to come today on his birthday in the same way when his head was cut by mahadev when he was born. Yamraj says what are you saying chitragupta? Your eyesight must be weak, what can happen to ganesh ji? Nothing can bring a threat to the life of ganesh ji. Chitragupta says yamraj, I am not lying, I have seen the kundli of ganesh ji, something has to be done as I have seen a great danger come. Yamraj says that is not good, I have to tell mahadev and mata parvati but how will I tell them? Yamraj goes to depart for Kailash.
In Kailash, the decorations are almost finished. Lord Vishnu and devi laxmi appear as guests and ganesh and kartikeya welcome them. Mahadev and parvati come out as all preparations are done and they welcome everyone. Brahma dev and saraswati come and all gods start coming one by one as they are welcomed by flowers.
At a distant place, a divya person with powers is meditating and has 4 hands, as he meditates his mind is disturbed by his thoughts and the sky turns red and cloudy and it thunders.
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12 of the world's hottest new dramas were screened to over 350 buyers yesterday. Here's what happened!
For the first time ever, the MIPDrama Screenings showcased 12 high-end drama series from 10 countries yesterday. Each series made its international première in Cannes, supported by talent and production executives.
After a day discovering the selected programmes — check out the full list of programmes here — the MIPDrama Screenings’ selection jury gathered for a creative discussion with MIPTV News’ Julian Newby (far left). The jury (left to right) consists of some of the world’s best-respected drama producers: Chris Long (The Americans, The Mentalist); Anna Winger (Deutschland 83); and Teresa Fernandez Valdes and Ramon Campos (The Refugees), who are currently working on Spain’s first Netflix series.
…and to honour Eric Frances, winner of the MIPDrama Screenings’ 1st Coup de Coeur award, for Public Enemy, a Belgian crime thriller which is now set for global stardom! Reed MIDEM’s Jerome Delhaye, Laurine Garaude and Paul Zilk presented the award.
The Coup de Coeur award was selected by the MIP Markets Drama Buyers Advisory Board, some of the world’s most influential TV buyers (above, left to right): Anette Romer (TV2); Aline Marrache-Tesseraud (CANAL+); Zelda Stewart (Mediaset); Ignacio Barrera (Albavision); Rüdiger Böss (PROSIEBENSAT1) and Sarah Wright (Sky).
As such, we’re delighted to announce that the MIPDrama Screenings will be back next year. See you then!
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Totally Stock, well, not anymore!
2008 ZO6 Complete Shifter - Very Nice!!
Numerous other little changes here and there.
I’m just an old retired guy with a passion for Corvettes. 2006 to 2012 worked as the Lead Noise Engineer on the performance small block V8 engines for General Motors Powertrain Group. Responsibilities included all Corvettes, all V8 powered Camaros, and the Cadillac CTS-V.
Though my primary passion is the C5 and C6 Corvettes, any well designed vehicle will catch my attention. This addiction I believe was acquired at a very young age. I think this condition is known as being a Gear Head.
Hey, you still around here? Hope so, im back now, just picked up a 2010 Z!!!
I'had two instances of emergency brake hangup on my 2010 GS 6 speed coupe. Please see my recent posts on the subject. Any remedy short of not using the E-brake?
Decided to replace the cam, I saw a little rub on #6 exhaust lobe .. funny thing is that lifter showed no damage.
Thanks you just helped me with my 08 Z51 bad vibe issue (83 to 100mph) any gear rpm.
Links to my write ups.
All about Propshaft Couplers ---- Is it worth installing an underdrive harmonic balancer?
Which valve SPRING would be best for a stock LS6?
Stainless steel brake lines, are they better then OEM lines? Here is a good LINK to read through. Note post #11 & 17.
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Have you heard the one about the accountant who ran away to join the circus? Well, I preferred to live the chocoholic’s dream, so when I ran away it was to make delicious hand-made truffles instead!
The Norfolk Truffle Company was a small part of the business I was working for which, having started out producing hand-made chocolates, had gone on to specialise in organic truffles.
I was so impressed with the quality and flavour that when the owner decided to sell the original business I took off my accountants hat to learn the art of truffle making from a very experienced, top class confectioner.
2006 saw the beginning of this new era for The Norfolk Truffle Company and I was delighted when my mentor asked to join the company to share her truffle making skills.
Since then, business has been good. The majority of our trade is with chocolate shops around the country, but we also sell direct at the Farmers Market in Beccles and occasional other local events.


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American actress best remembered for roles in films such as The Ten Commandments, All About Eve and The Razor's Edge. In a 1977 LA Times article she said "I am 5 foot 4". Another article mentioned that she "stands just under 5 feet 4 and weighs just over 100 pounds"
Yup, noticeably taller than Bette Davis in All about Eve, 5'4" ish.
She could look taller than this in the Ten Commandments.


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Learn traditional technique for weaving a dilly bag.
Needle felting an iconic keepsake.
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The actress just sold the stunning space for nearly $10 million.
Meg Ryan’s moving on to greener pastures—namely, celebrity-studded residence 443 Greenwich Street in Tribeca, New York, which means she had to give up her full-floor Soho loft at 43 Mercer Street. She just sold the stunning space for a cool $9.85 million.
According to Variety, Ryan bought the 4,100-square-foot home from “Simpsons” actor Hank Azaria in May 2013 for $8 million. The huge profit comes from the actress’ efforts in spearheading the renovation of the airy, sun-drenched home, which is reportedly the ninth one she’s upgraded to date.
Ryan’s sophisticated style is evident by the modern marble floors, crisp whitewashed walls, boho chic carpeting, and unique light fixtures. The easy-breezy oasis is in sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of the area in which it resides—and of course, that was the point.
Ryan also added some celeb-inspired perks to the property, including a key-lock elevator that opens directly onto the ebony hardwood foyer. The exposed French-style doors open to reveal an expansive, yet cozy dining area, complete with custom-made bronze table by Maison Gerard.
The sprawling three-bedroom, three-bathroom property exemplifies a different theme for each room, which gives the home an eclectic vibe. The loft also boasts the ultimate luxury in New York City—space—with a large eat-in kitchen, media room, butler’s pantry, and laundry room.
The master bedroom features sunny, whitewashed walls, and custom-made ivory and mirror cabinets. The jet black floors are offset by the 13 floor-to-ceiling windows across the property, and the original architectural columns give a royal air to the rooms. The custom Holland & Sherry rugs throughout the loft are also a great stylistic addition, giving the apartment a soft, cheery vibe.
These subtle touches are no accident, however: Ryan hired renowned architect Joel Barkley and celebrity designer Monique Gibson to revamp her home, and their original ideas are seen throughout the property, especially in the luxe bathrooms.
Their black and white themes might look stark elsewhere, but Ryan makes it work with custom marble countertops, flowered tile floors, Waterworks tub and sink fittings, and soft light usually reserved for more expansive areas.
We have to say, she definitely succeeded.

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These vegan-friendly Roasted Acorn Squash Slices with Cranberry Sauce are sweetened with maple syrup, make an easy side dish, and are perfect for fall!
Three years ago, I went a little crazy with winter squash. I was newly married, on an extra-tight budget, and suddenly realized how miraculously wonderful (and CHEAP) these fall and winter treats are. In fact– I went a little TOO crazy over winter squash, and after weeks and weeks of “squash-only” meals, I decided I was tired of my newest favorite… and stopped buying them.
Happily, I’m once again craving these healthy veggies– and have been gleefully scooping up squash after squash, and skipping my way out of the grocery store with armfuls of butternut, spaghetti, and of course, acorn squash.
This recipe for Roasted Acorn Squash Slices with Cranberry Sauce is EASY– with only a few minutes of actual “work.” Most of the time is spent waiting on the acorn squash to slowly roast in the oven, and you can spend that time sighing happily, because your kitchen will smell AMAZING.
First things first, you’ll have to cut open your squash. This is the hardest part– because like most winter squash, acorn squash are HARD AS… Acorns. (Bahahaha… They’re also hard as rocks.) Don’t worry, though– you’ve got this!
Grab a full-sized chef’s knife (you want an 8″ knife, not a mini 6″ chef’s knife), or even better– you could use a meat cleaver.
Set the acorn squash on a cutting board with the widest part down. Flex your arm muscles to remind yourself that you are STRONG, and then, carefully, keeping track of all your fingers and thumbs– pierce the squash through its middle with the very point of your knife and slowly rock the blade to form a groove.
Using this groove, cut the squash in half toward both ends, from stem-end to bottom. Scoop out the seeds and membrane, and then slice the squash into long strips about 1″ wide. And that’s it– the rest is simple and doesn’t require strong muscles or knife skills.
To make this tasty fall side dish, arrange the cut squash slices on a baking sheet. Soften butter or coconut oil, mix it with maple syrup,* and then brush (or drizzle) the sweet mixture onto the squash. Sprinkle everything with a little salt and red pepper flakes.
Roast until the squash is tender. Serve the sweet and fragrant acorn squash slices along with the easy, tart cranberry sauce, as a fabulous fall side dish!
Set acorn squash on a cutting board on its side. Cut it in half with a large chef knife or meat cleaver. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and membrane, and then cut the squash into 1" wide strips.
Add butter (or coconut oil) and 2 TB maple syrup to a small bowl, and microwave for about 30 seconds, or until the butter is softened. Stir them together.
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Arrange the squash on the baking sheet, and then brush the butter and syrup mixture over the squash. Make sure to cover both sides of the squash.
Sprinkle the red pepper flakes and sea salt over the squash.
Roast squash for 30-40 minutes, and turning halfway through cooking.. Squash is ready when it's golden and easily pierced with a fork.
While the squash is in the oven, heat cranberries, apple cider, and syrup in a covered pot until berries begin to burst (or microwave covered for 2-3 minutes). Set aside.
Arrange squash on a serving platter, and drizzle with remaining 1 TB maple syrup. Serve with cranberry sauce on the side.
*Use REAL maple syrup, not pancake syrup. If you don't have maple syrup, substitute honey or agave syrup.
**The apple cider used in this recipe is the nonalcoholic American version, not alcoholic, fermented apple cider. If you can't find apple cider, use unfiltered apple juice or orange juice.
The peel on the acorn squash is edible (and delicious!), but the roasted squash will easily slide off the peel if your guests don't want to eat it.
They are a little tricky to cut, but so worth it!! And thank you!
I love acorn squash! And the maple twist here is perfect!
It’s a real problem Dawn!! Lol. And thank you!
This is a perfect winter treat, Sarah! A healthy and nutrient-dense treat which is a must when you need comfort food. Can I substitute maple syrup with agave syrup?
Aw thanks Agness! And sure! The flavor will be slightly different but I don’t see why that wouldn’t work. Sorghum syrup would be good too.


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Blogging is all fun and simple. But if there is no traffic, then what’s the point of having a blog?
You can spend a lot of time writing content, probably the best in your niche. Still, no one comes to check your blog unless you physically make them click.
It is also a lot of trouble trying to promote your blog day and night on Facebook groups and other social media platforms.
Most of the time, you’ll just end up getting banned from the group because of too much self-promotion.
So, what is the best solution to all your traffic problems?
There is nothing better than getting hundreds or thousands of daily visitors for free and with no hassle. That’s where Search Engine Optimization (SEO) comes in.
If you want to grow your blog the right way, then you need to use SEO.
In the list below, I’ll discuss the various ways Search Engine Optimization will help you grow your blog, whether you have just started it or you have been blogging for years.
I won’t talk about selecting a niche, though. If you still don’t know what to blog about, then this guide should help you figure it out.
But the best way to start is finding what you are passionate about and blog about it.
As for now, here is a list of ways you can use SEO to grow your blog.
We all have been told to write about what we are passionate about. In fact, I have even used that advice a few sentences ago.
While there is no intentional harm in that advice, you shouldn’t follow it to the letter.
You can choose a niche that you are interested in, feel like you can give your all to writing about its topics, but you can’t just write about anything.
You need to do extensive keyword research to discover what topics are most profitable to write about.
Sometimes, Topic X may seem appealing. However, there may be too many competitors writing about it, and the potential traffic is low.
So, while you can definitely write about X when you have nothing else to write about, it should not be your most focused piece.
Instead, you need to work on finding relevant keywords in your niche, preferably long tails and write extensively around them.
A highly optimized piece of content that targets a long tail keyword can bring a lot of traffic that converts well. If you are looking to grow your blog’s traffic, this is your best move.
There is no direct answer to how long your content should be. Many studies have shown that content that is around 2,000 words ranks higher on search engine pages. But those studies don’t reveal the nature of the keywords (informational or transactional) or the niche.
But there is a simple answer to keep in mind.
Write a piece of content that is no longer than what it should be and no shorter than what it needs to be. Your blog post should cover your topic as extensively as possible, leaving room to discuss each aspect in more detail in another post.
Following a good content writing process, you can find figure out what keywords to target, what structure your blog post should have and what points it should discuss.
I’ve been asked more than once about how many times a blogger should publish new content. Again, publishing frequency is a long debate in SEO, and no answer is final. Still, this is what I have to say about it.
Publish as often as you can research, write, and promote high-quality content that answers your audience’s (questions and needs, without overwhelming yourself (or your writing team) with overly discussed topics, unnecessary research, and overthinking about your publishing frequency.
All of this means that for SEO to help grow your blog, you need to focus on producing high-quality content rather than worrying about its length or when to publish it.
Chris’ checklist on how to write insanely helpful content is worth your time. This type of content makes you appear as the authority in your niche, which helps your personal brand as well as your blog popularity.
Writing content on your blog is great for SEO, but it is not enough. You will also need to write content for other bloggers.
From a purely SEO perspective, you want to publish guest posts on other blogs that are related to your niche to gain more search engine visibility.
These guest posts are a good opportunity to put your content in front of a new audience. Usually, bloggers will opt for a quick and short article, but the long-term benefits are not considered.
You want to write just as lengthy and quality content for your blog posts as for the guest posts. This will ensure that your content is always considered high-quality.
This is a comprehensive guide to guest posting that you can check out.
SEO has three main aspects: On-page, off-page and technical SEO.
The latter I won’t discuss in this article, but you can check content by Dawn Anderson and Bill Slawski to learn more about it.
Off-page SEO is discussed below. But what I want to focus on here is the on-page aspect. This is a crucial and easy aspect to deal with because you have full control of it.
On-page optimization is exactly what it sounds like optimization your pages for search engines.
After you have done your keyword research and finished writing your content, it is time to optimize it for readers AND Google.
Optimizing your URL simply means keeping it as short as possible while including your main keyword. The shorter, the better, but it has to be descriptive as well.
A common mistake is that bloggers simply keep their page title as their URL, which is too long and does not help the readers since it usually gets cut off when it appears in the search engine pages.
There are two meta tags that you should always optimize before hitting the publish button. These two do not directly improve your rankings, but not optimizing them will probably stop you from ever ranking high on the SERPs.
Meta Descriptions: these are the few sentences that appear below every URL in the search engine.
Optimizing the meta tags and URL does not increase your rankings directly, but it helps improve your click-through-rate.
You want to break down your article into sections, each with a heading. A well-optimized article will have one H1 as its main title (may also be the meta title), and plenty of H2s.
Each of these headings should be actionable to grab the attention of the reader.
Most bloggers have learned that links give authority to blogs. So, if they give links to other blogs, they will have more authority than they do.
Reality is your readers want to read more about what interests them in your article. They will trust you more if you give them links to where you got your information, data, and samples.
You need to remember that search engines rank pages and not websites. So, whenever it is possible to add a link to a source, your audience will benefit from, just do it.
You don’t always need to link outside of your blog, though. You should also link to yourself.
If your reader can learn more about a point you mentioned in a blog post you have written, then go ahead and link to it.
When you link to your own content, your reader stays on your blog longer and engages with you. This gives a good impression to search engines, which may be now using user experience and social signals as part of their ranking system. SEMRush’s study does a good job of showing that.
There is no magic number of how many links you should add to a page. But it should common sense to add only relevant links. Whether external or internal, it does not matter, but a mix of both is better.
All this aspects of on-page optimization are covered with Yoast For SEO WordPress plugin. It is one of the best tools a blogger has access to.
When it comes to SEO, linkbuilding and off-page SEO are almost synonymous. However, they are not completely interchangeable.
Google rankings are based primarily on links. While there are many factors in play, all studies, both past and recent, show that backlinks are on top 5 ranking factors.
So, to grow your blog you need to do a lot of link building.
The concept is fairly simple: you need other relevant websites in your niche to link to your blog. This will help increase your search engine visibility and give you more rankings on the first page.
However, getting those links are not an easy feat. There are many ways you can earn your backlinks. I’ve already mentioned two above; high-quality content and guest posting.
The first will attract natural backlinks. The more people read and like your content, the more backlinks it will attract overtime without you needing to do outreach for it.
The second helps you build your reputation outside your blog and brings you more traffic.
Guestographics: create an infographic and ask other blogs to add it with a link to you.
Broken Link Building: find broken links on other blogs and offer a working alternative.
And others that are too complicated to summarize in a sentence.
This comprehensive guide does a good job showing you almost all the link-building techniques known to the SEO world.
Search Engine Optimization is important for growing your blog. It offers a free source of traffic that will exist forever. You can’t rely on social media for traffic, and paying for ads may get expensive.
SEO is the free alternative that you should look for. There are many opportunities for growing your blog and building beneficial relationships with others in your niche.
Youness Bermime is a professional content writer and marketer. He currently writes to help other bloggers become more successful in writing content and promoting it effectively. He believes knows that SEO is not dead, and that content will always be king. You can learn more on his blog at WritersDo and ActionTakingMogul. You can also follow him on Twitter.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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Would you recommend Campfire to a friend?
Benjamin Stingle has used this product for one month.
This seems really interesting. @itzel_yrev Have you gotten a chance to try it out?
Woah, this looks like a very useful app. Essentially upgrading message boards. Will keep an eye on this.
I'm a founder of Campfire - Would love to hear feedback / questions!


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Visitors travelled from all over Africa with the top 10 countries from outside of South Africa being: Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Zambia, Swaziland, Lesotho, Angola, Malawi, Ghana and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Representation from other countries also included: Namibia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Ivory Coast, Mauritius and Uganda.
As well as see the latest machinery, products and software solutions, visitors were able to take part in a range of educational features; the textile experience, a hands-on workshop where printers could learn different techniques by Charlie Taublieb, T-shirt and bag printing workshops, CorelDRAW workshops, the Speed Wrap Challenge and Business Opportunities in print and signage, which were held on various exhibitors’ stands.
‘We sold all the machines on our stand to visitors from around South Africa and also Malawi, Zambia and Namibia. The show attracted serious buyers and quality customers,’ said Coenraad Kuipers, Titan-Jet Africa.
‘We obtained good quality leads and there was a constant flow of visitors throughout the day. We received very positive feedback from existing clients,’ said Larry Smith, SA Argus.
‘The show was good, we had a good flow of traffic to our stand and great interest in our full range of products,’ said Sean Conrad, Wilec.
‘The show was attended by a higher percentage of serious buyers this year than in prior years. We were happy with the number of leads that we generated for our newly launched Anapurna H1650i LED printer,’ said Dave Reynolds, Agfa Graphics.
‘We had a great response from show visitors to the specials offered by Mutoh Japan,’ said Craig Carstens, MIPS Technologies.
‘It was a very successful show, with lots of interest, particularly from Ghana, Zambia and Congo,’ said Dean Dupen, Rep-Tech (ScreenTec partner).
The post show report will soon be available for more information.


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Purchasing Bulk CBD oil at wholesale in Molalla basis is not an easy task. There are many things to consider when doing so. In fact, the cost and quality of the oil would depend on the plant it is extracted. Another factor that has a direct impact on the price of the product is the quantity of Bulk CBD oil produced by the plant.
Hence, Bulk Raw CBD wholesalers in Molalla need to do their homework and get to know what exactly are their clients searching for. There are numerous fake CBD oil wholesalers in the United States, Canada, and the UK for that matter. More than 90% of Bulk CBD wholesalers offer low-quality oils with a purity levels.


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Last month we reviewed two OS/2-preloaded computers, one from Indelible Blue and one from Mercede Computer Associates (MCA). In our review of the MCA system we reported that the machine was nonfunctional when we received it due to some loose cables inside the box. During discussions with MCA, we speculated that these loose connections might be the result of Customs Canada inspecting things on their way across the border.
We still have no conclusive evidence of how or when the cables inside the system came loose but we can make a few educated assumptions. We know that OS/2 was preloaded by MCA on the machine we received and that this required the use of the floppy disk and CD-ROM drives. These drives were both disconnected when we received the machine but since Warp 4 was installed, these disconnections obviously occurred after the installation.
In retrospect, and especially after some further incidents which occurred while sending the machine back to the USA, we believe that Customs Canada probably was the culprit. The moral of the story? If ordering a computer from outside your country of residence, be prepared to have your customs department be a little rough with it -- above all, always insure valuable shipments (we did).
We apologize to MCA for any potentially misleading information we may have published regarding their system. We do not apologize to Canada Customs.
I read the other day about IBM's newest plan for OS/2 Warp -- Warp for NCs (Network Computers) and was amazed at the state of the world today. We are rapidly approaching the day when people will no longer be able to deny that computers have reached "critical mass" (yes, there are people out there that still claim computers aren't essential). Just like televisions and telephones before them, our information appliances will soon be so essential to the way we communicate -- to the way we live -- that only the most impoverished or most eccentric will even consider forgoing one.
After a year or more of unsuccessful attempts to make a popular "thin client" (a computer that exists basically just to connect to a network -- for example, the Internet), many of the biggest players in the computer industry are still pushing toward that goal. And right there in the thick of things is that little "train that could", IBM's Personal Software Products, with its powerhouse engine, OS/2 Warp, pulling the weight.
Despite the public's (so far) lukewarm reception to "thin clients" or NCs, the big boys remain convinced that these machines that may some day be a merger of telephone, web browser, computer, television and more, are a winning project. And IBM remains convinced that Warp is the operating system to run them.
Once again, IBM is showing the world that there is still enthusiasm for OS/2 in their sometimes apathetic ranks. What better OS to run a machine that the average Joe and Jane will someday view no differently than their Sony TV? To be an appliance, you have to run like an appliance: you turn it on, it works.
Windows 95 for NCs? Hah!
Windows NT for NCs? A little fat for a "thin client".
No, once again in the computer industry, there is only one real answer for this particular niche. The only operating system that is reliable, time proven, robust and that works in next-to-no-memory situations (we're not talking about full blown Warp here, just a stripped down kernel welded to a web browser).
Is the world ready for NCs? Has the overall state of technology progressed to a level that Joe and Jane will be comfortable using it? Probably not. But the day is coming; anyone with a history book and a memory can see that. And Microsoft's "Windows everywhere" motto is certainly the winning strategy in this time of sweeping cultural change that we are soon to enter. Getting in on the ground floor of these booms, when standards are being written, is obviously the path to follow for any corporation.
The only problem with Microsoft's game plan is that they seem to have underestimated one fundamental step in the plan: make sure you have the goods to deliver when the world comes knocking. Users can be cowed along on predetermined paths for periods of time but when big changes come, if your technology isn't up to the task, you'll fall by the wayside. The big change will be when the average consumer starts buying "information appliances". The necessary technology will be a robust, simple and stable OS. Right now, that means Warp.
My prediction? Warp for NCs will be one more concrete demonstration of how and why Warp is the best operating system in the world today. It will further expand the growing and loyal OS/2 market. Its detractors will continue to claim that it is just a niche product as they scurry around desperately trying to bring their own products up to Warp's level of technology. And OS/2 will silently advance.


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^ „Entrez Gene: RXFP2 relaxin/insulin-like family peptide receptor 2”.
Büllesbach EE, Schwabe C (2005). „LGR8 signal activation by the relaxin-like factor.”. J. Biol. Chem. 280 (15): 14586—90. PMID 15708846. doi:10.1074/jbc.M414443200.
„Relaxin Family Peptide Receptors: RXFP2”. IUPHAR Database of Receptors and Ion Channels. International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology.


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FOR COLTS AND GELDINGS, TWO-YEARS-OLD.
FOR FILLIES AND MARES, THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD.
Here are my selections for Friday's races.
I am including the Marathon (race 5), as that used to be part of the event.
In each race, I list a favorite I like as well as a longshot I think could come in underneath, to spice up the exotics.
There are so many reasons to get involved in the wagering for the BC, class horses, owners, trainers and jocks, not to mention the handle, so I will post Friday's picks today, along with my Ladies Classic/Classic doubles.
As always, may they all have a safe trip and good luck to all.
***After further review I have edited this post to select Mendelssohn as my number one pick for the JV Colt Turf. This horse is kin to Beholder and Into Mischief that cost 3 million as a yearling. I do not believe that his connections would ship all the way to California without signs that he is ready to run to their expectations. I might end up with egg on my face, but it certainly would not be the first time and will not be the last.
Front end on the Dirt - a must place to be.
Good call on Rushing Fall TJ... I can't believe I didn't have her! Nice filly.
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I am super happy to see Battle of Midway win that! I have been high on him all year... and then completely ignored him in this. Didn't think he had the speed to compete here. Boy, was I wrong. I REALLY like that horse.
Wow, did the Met Mile just ruin Mor Spirit or what?
Nice win and exacta DDT...well done!
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Leslie's Lady - what a producer!!! That's another nice juvenile.
I liked him, then changed my mind. Woops. What a fantastic day it has been.