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Pam and I have been enjoying various work camping jobs for six years. We love the lifestyle and the ability to be able to go where the jobs that we want are located. In that time, we have used Workamper News as our resource to find the jobs that we want, in the locations we want them.
This year, through the Workamper News webinar system, I heard about an RV Tech class that would help make me more valuable when trying to find work camping jobs at campgrounds. While at the class I also learned about the ability to expand that knowledge into becoming an RV inspector. What a great idea for those of us who love RVing and want to give something back by helping it be more enjoyable for others.
By inspecting RV’s, and identifying possible issues with these used vehicles, we can contribute to making people’s RV travels more safe and enjoyable!
So, the short story is I now have formed my own corporation, and I am working with RV Inspection Connection, which has a close affiliation with Workamper News (WKN). What an awesome work camper job! Remember, if you live in an RV, and are still working a job, you are a work camper, or the more correct term used by the industry is workamper.
1. To fully understand the incredible variety of opportunities available in campgrounds, theme parks, guest ranches, and a thousand other venues, WKN strongly recommends that you read every opportunity in WKN, the WKN Hotline, and Workamper.com. They also suggest that you read the many articles and feedback from Workampers in the “Workamper Viewpoint” section of Workamper.com and on the WKN Forums site.
2. Once you have done your homework, make a list of your preferences concerning location, duties, compensation, hours, start/end dates, etc.
3. Then start looking for opportunities that match your preferences.
4. Narrow your choices to the opportunities that best fit your needs and follow the instructions exactly as they are given in the ad.
5. WKN also strongly recommends that you enter a resume in their Awesome Applicants resume database where it can be viewed by thousands of employers. You can also email your Awesome Applicants resume to any employer in the world. This is a very cool feature! It is how we found most of the jobs we wanted.
6. Get Workamper feedback about specific employers via the “Praise Your Employer” section on Workamper.com and “Workamper Experiences” Forum. If possible, try to visit the location and meet the owners/managers, and if you get a chance, talk to other employees and customers. A personal visit also allows you to check out the clientele and the climate. If it’s a campground, you can also check out their rating in the campground directories.
7. When you make contact with a potential employer, by phone, email, regular mail, or in person, be sure you fully understand what will be expected of you (duties, hours, pay, etc.). Additional background information, references, etc., may be requested at this time and should be provided in a prompt and business-like manner. This is also your opportunity to ask questions of the employer.
8. Before you accept a job, be sure you thoroughly understand all aspects of the job, including specific duties, hours, days off, wages, benefits, insurance, training, supervision, starting & ending dates, etc. WKN strongly recommends that you ask the employer for this information in writing. They further advise that you have this “letter of understanding,” or “work agreement,” in hand before giving notice or traveling a great distance to the new job site. Good employers will gladly do this because they want to avoid misunderstandings, too.
9. When considering jobs that involve the exchange of hours worked for a site, hookups, etc., WKN recommends that you use the following formula to determine if the exchange meets your individual needs. The value of the site (monthly or seasonal rate) + hookups + perks + any wages/salary divided by the number of hours worked per month = equivalent hourly wage. (This formula should not be applied to volunteer positions at non-profit agencies and organizations.) The equivalent hourly wage at for-profit businesses should not be lower than the applicable minimum wage (Federal = $7.25, higher in some states). The competitive range for most jobs is currently $7 to $12 per hour. Any job that requires special skills or experience, or involves even minimal supervisory or managerial responsibility, should pay toward the higher end of this range, or above.
Workampers should never “pay” more for their site than a long-term customer would be charged. In most cases, WKN currently recommends a maximum of 15 hours per week for a full hookup (water, electric, sewer) site at a for-profit organization. That’s a total of 15 hours per week, regardless of whether it is a couple splitting the hours, or a single person working all 15 hours. Obviously, there are businesses that ask for more than 15 hours per week. They feel they can justify their offer, perhaps with additional perks, light duties, unique work environment, etc. It is up to each Workamper to determine if an offer meets their personal criteria for a fair exchange, before accepting the job. There are Federal Income Tax Considerations when workamping, and WKN has resources on that topic.
Pam and I have never worked at a campground that did not want less than 9 hours each, per week, to pay for the RV park site. Most were 12 hours per week for each of us. I will say though that we have mostly worked in resort areas of the country. Also, pay ranged from $8.15 to $13 per hour for each hour worked after the weekly requirement.
10. Remember, Workamping is about enjoying the RV lifestyle to its fullest. It is recommended that you base your final decision on your answers to the following questions: Do I like the location? Do I like the duties? Am I satisfied with the compensation being offered? Do I like the employer? Am I physically and psychologically suited for this job?
11. Do not accept a position unless you are committed to fulfilling all aspects of the agreement! When an agreement is reached, be sure to show up on the appointed day. The employer is counting on you!
12. Key factors in landing and keeping any job: preparation, attention to detail, flexibility, positive attitude, maturity, integrity, and the ability to get along with customers and co-workers.
In our opinion, the best source of work camping jobs is found at Workamper News. Their resources make it the easiest way to stay on top of what jobs are out there, and to keep your resume in front of folks looking for you! To be an active member costs $33 for one year. They have other plan options as well if one just wants to investigate the lifestyle, or commit to longer memberships.
I hope this information has been helpful as you consider work camping jobs as a way to support the full time RV living lifestyle.
Please leave comments if you want to share your feelings on this topic!


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Like a killer scarf or a one-of-a-kind necklace, your nail color can be a key accessory. Whether you get your nails done at a beauty salon or use a drugstore nail polish, the secret to the ideal mani-pedi is great nail polish. Because there’s really nothing like the feeling of freshly lacquered nails.
And since we live in the age of instant gratification, we expect a lot from our nail polish. For starters, nail color choice is of the utmost importance: The nail color has to speak to you, be in season and fit the event you’re attending.
Beyond that, the nail polish has to offer good value (read: long-lasting and not too expensive) and look the same way on your nails as it does in the bottle. Plus, since we’re always looking for ways to slice time off our beauty routines, we also want our nail polish to dry super fast.
Finally, our nail polish must be chip-resistant. Think our standards are too high? Or can one nail polish really do it all? Our readers tried and tested many a nail polish to weed out the not-so-great ones from the gems. Here, the 13 best nail polishes.
Why it’s great: When readers crack open their Chanel nail polish, they feel like they’re getting the royal treatment. “It’s like having a manicure at a professional’s,” says one TotalBeauty.com member. Even without a top coat, users say this polish stays “shiny” and “can last up to two weeks.” They admit that the price is “steep” and you’re “paying for the brand name,” but also insist that “you’re paying for a great quality polish,” too.
Why it’s great: Known for its 9-free formula, Jin Soon nail polishes know how to impress. “The colors are really cool and different,” said one reviewer, who also commented that the polish had a “shiny finish” and was “long-wearing.” Another fan complimented the brand’s chip-resistant formula, which is always a plus.
Why it’s great: For readers who don’t care for the meticulous process of applying a base and top coat, this polish is “a lot less work” for a manicure that “lasts forever.” The polish boasts “amazing color payoff” that “stays bright with high shine,” according to users. Reviewers especially love the wide, flat brush that “only takes one stroke” to completely cover the nail. Some report long drying times (between 30 and 40 minutes), but still say they can do an at-home manicure “so much faster” with this all-in-one polish.
Why it’s great: Readers are delighted that this budget-friendly polish outlasts products five times the price. “This stuff lasts longer than the most expensive polish I have — a full week with minimal chipping,” a user writes.
Reviewers are also impressed by the pigment and user-friendly brush. “Color goes on smooth, is true to the color in the bottle and dries super quick,” another reader writes.
Why it’s great: Readers who gave up on keeping their peeling nails fresh consider this “long-lasting,” “amazing” polish the Holy Grail of chip-free nail polishes. “Finally, I can have painted fingernails!” exclaims one reviewer. “I can get six, seven, sometimes eight days of wear out of this polish,” says a user who previously couldn’t get a manicure to last past day two.
Readers recommend swiping your nail with alcohol before applying, which makes an “enormous difference” in how long the manicure lasts. While some reviewers initially balked at purchasing the required top coat (an additional $9.99), they admit it was “worth it,” especially considering there are “no hassles with a light,” which the polish doesn’t require.
Why it’s great: “It is a rich formula, easy to apply and resists chipping for a long time, especially when worn under a great top coat,” sums up one reader of this “excellent,” wallet-friendly nail polish. Other readers agree, adding that the colors are “very pigmented and very opaque.” Users also love that Essie is “readily available at most drugstores,” yet is still an “amazing quality” polish.
Why it’s great: Believe us, these luxurious nail polishes definitely live up to the hype. The shade range contains the perfect mix of classic staples and of-the-moment must-haves, and the formula is glorious. It’s so easy to work with and goes on glossy and smooth, with nary a streak or bubble in sight — plus it wears forever without chipping.
Why it’s great: The affordable price tag isn’t the only thing to love about China Glaze’s “charming” lacquer. Reviewers also appreciate the polish’s unique formula, which includes nail hardeners. “I have very thin, very peely nails, and the hardeners in the China Glaze polish make all the difference for me,” says one user.
Why it’s great: Reviewers say that OPI’s kaleidoscopic polishes are “vibrant, rich and long-lasting.” These posh polishes come in an extensive array of shades that “go on smooth and leave a beautiful finish.” What’s more? Reviewers gush over the staying power of OPI polish, saying it resists chipping longer than other brands. Some of our reviewers’ favorite OPI shades are Hot & Spicy, Midnight in Moscow and Beauty Junkie.

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text: How to book one or several nights in Sainte Maxime? We present here the rates for our rooms and our services. A payment of a deposit equal to 30% of the total amount of your stay you will be asked to guarantee and confirm your reservation. We also invite you to read the General conditions of sale.

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After a successful first year in North America, Toyota Material Handling North America has announced the second year of its Toyota Material Handling North America University Research Program. The purpose of the program is to encourage full-time professors and researchers in North American universities to develop innovations in the field of material handling including virtual or augmented reality, energy infrastructure, Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, ADAS systems and machine learning.
The Toyota Material Handling North America University Research Program is a sponsored research project created to drive the next generation of technology for the material handling trade.
· Contribute to the field of material handling.
· Be significant, innovative and have a positive impact on the future of material handling.
· Must be well planned and feasible within the time period specified and budget requested.
· Principal investigators must be qualified in the proposed field of research.
Selected proposals will receive financial support of up to $500,000 per year and it is expected that multiple awards will be made.
Faculty that receives financial support through the University Research Program may be invited to renew the contract for up to three years based on the outcome of the research.
Stacker. The stacker includes adjustable base legs to accommodate various pallet sizes and aisle widths.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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Episode 15: Bravotv.com's Editor debates which was more awkward -- Heather's trip to the DMV or Alexis and Tamra's lunch.
Hello Orange County fans. This week everyone was trying to work through their issues/growing pains/angsty comments from their children. While some 'Wives built a bridge to their future, others saw their bridges to each other pretty much torched (looking at you Tamra and Alexis). Let's recap shall we?
We open with Vicki finding solace from her fight with Briana in some mindless photocopying. Thankfully Brooks also swings by to bring her some coffee and breakfast (eating is low-priority in Gunvalson-land), and most likely a sweet love note (we didn't see it, but I imagine it was hiding in the bagel bag).
Over coffee, Vicki explains just how terrible their chat was -– and ponders the deeper reasons for B's anger. The sticks, stones, and words have hurt Vicki. She feels it's unfair how difficult it is for Brooks to date her, especially when her kids are doing things like call him an "opportunist."
We’ll have to see how many cards and love notes it takes to keep these two afloat in this troubled time. And if there's a Hallmark greeting or candygram to get Vicki and Briana on the same page.
Would a Heather by any other name be a sweet? That's the question, as Heather struggles with the concept of finally taking Terry's last name. She has lunch with her fellow thespian friend Dina Waters (loved you in Six Feet Under girl) to discuss making Terry's moniker her own. Heather's worried because people are always saying "do-brow," and indeed I do agree with her that it doesn't evoke the classiest connotations. However, what can you really do about other people's poor pronunciation skills? Love finds a way.
And so she trucks her fancy pants over to the DMV and finds that most of the staff is in less than jovial spirits. One would think they’d appreciate a little comedy in their long days, but hey Heather will just have to take her comedy act elsewhere.
Meanwhile in a fashion-forward robe on a porch in another part of the O.C., Gretchen and Slade are discussing their future. Gretchen wants to take Heather's advice and see a therapist to discuss their issues. Gretchen's upset because she doesn't know how to help him, and so why can't she help him help himself, you know? And so after a very sweet handhold the kids hop into the car and speed off to enlightenment.
The pair immediately begins discussing the fiscal issues, and Slade does his best to assure Gretchen that things will get fixed. The reason for the hold up? Slade admits that he can't focus fully on his business because he's bogged down in Gretchen business. She's upset because she doesn't want him to feel that he has to do those things for her, and carves some time out for the business of being Smiley. And so we shall see if 10 am to 2 pm is enough time for him to focus on his business and get them ready for a life together.
Speaking of businesses, Tamra is getting in gear to build her dream gym. Inspired by her father's own successful business, she is ready to rock and roll with her latest venture -- meeting with folks and folding Eddie into the process to make it that much more successful.
She even takes some time to interview trainers that can do pushups while chanting her name, strip, or, strangely enough, accentuate their vaginas with pretzel poses. . . Maybe she should keep interviewing trainers for a bit. A perfect business isn't built overnight.
I'm going to be honest, I didn't see the point in writing a recap of this episode without including Vicki's reaction to Gretchen's voicemail message.
If this is any indicator of the trip to come, Costa Rica is going to be amazing. Why wouldn't you want to go to a place that has monkeys and water and is really amazing (at least according to Vicki's sell)?
Alexis is continuing her balancing act, this week wearing her Alexis Couture hat for a magazine shoot. Alexis is proud that she's growing as a model -- and a designer. Once again, Alexis Bellino is driving the bus to greatness.
Unfortunately, along the route is an interaction with Tamra. The gals decide to sit down and hash out their issues before the big trip, but seems like they'll still be packing some baggage. Tamra makes the executive decision to be brutally honest, and brutally honest she is -- going straight for the jugular and calling Alexis "an extremely shallow person."
She even invokes Terry's comments about her. The conversation ends with Tamra saying she doesn't give a s—t about Alexis or her husband, so Costa Rica should be fun right! Never travel abroad angry, isn't that the old axiom.
Next week it appears everyone else decides to give Alexis their two cents (or colón) as well. What did you think of their chat? Was Tamra a little too honest? Or did Alexis need to listen up? Leave your thoughts in the comments.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


text: Coco Bruner earned a Master of Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Questioning what works in a drawing, she aims to create images that feel alive. She also works in other media including painting, text and video, often using humor to raise questions beneath the surface. She has exhibited her work in Michigan, Illinois and New York, and has received a grant from the Public Benefit Corporation of Detroit and an award from the Kreft Center for the Arts in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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I bought little Jaxin the Hoodie to keep him warm.
The little homie loves his hoodie, but it' s a bit too long ,So we wash it often.
I'm a sucker for a hoodie. I bet Jaxin looks adorable in his!


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Adam's righteousness was ours so long as he maintained it, and his sin was ours the moment he committed it. In the same manner, all the Second Adam is, does or has is ours too.
1 Corinthians 15:45 The last Adam.
Jesus is the federal head of his elect. As in Adam, every heir of flesh and blood has a personal interest, because he is the covenant head and representative of the race as considered under the law of works; so under the law of grace, every redeemed soul is one with the Lord from heaven, since he is the Second Adam, the Sponsor and Substitute of the elect in the new covenant of love. The apostle Paul declares that Levi was in the loins of Abraham when Melchizedek met him: it is a certain truth that the believer was in the loins of Jesus Christ, the Mediator, when in old eternity the covenant settlements of grace were decreed, ratified, and made sure forever. Thus, whatever Christ hath done, he hath wrought for the whole body of his Church. We were crucified in him and buried with him (read Col. 2:10-13), and to make it still more wonderful, we are risen with him and even ascended with him to the seats on high (Eph. 2:6). It is thus that the Church has fulfilled the law, and is "accepted in the beloved." It is thus that she is regarded with complacency by the just Jehovah, for he views her in Jesus, and does not look upon her as separate from her covenant head. As the Anointed Redeemer of Israel, Christ Jesus has nothing distinct from his Church, but all that he has he holds for her. Adam's righteousness was ours so long as he maintained it, and his sin was ours the moment that he committed it; and in the same manner, all that the Second Adam is or does, is ours as well as his, seeing that he is our representative. Here is the foundation of the covenant of grace. This gracious system of representation and substitution, which moved Justin Martyr to cry out, "O blessed change, O sweet permutation!" this is the very groundwork of the gospel of our salvation, and is to be received with strong faith and rapturous joy.


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The picturesque Shoalhaven River at the Heads is 50m from this delightful home, that has just received a total makeover and presents as new.
This beautiful 3 bedroom home provides flexibility and can accommodate both couples or individuals in quality king bedding. One bedroom has a spacious ensuite and a large built-in robe.
With a fully equipped kitchen with all the “I want’s” including a dishwasher and quality appliances. Complete laundry facilities including washing machine, dryer, tub, ironing board, iron, etc.
Sit on your front verandah, enjoy your morning coffee, plan your day and take in the view.
Kayaks, paddle boards and bikes available for hire from The Heads Hotel, only 1 min walk away.
There is also a self contained studio that has 4 single beds, TV, kitchenette, shower and toilet available as a separate rental. This can be booked as one or two separate accommodations.
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A few glasses of wine each week could ward off depression, according to a new study.
Spanish scientists have found that drinking moderate amounts of alcohol, particularly wine, can be linked with a lower risk of depression. Those who consumed two to seven small glasses of wine weekly were 32 per cent less likely to suffer from depression compared with people who never drank alcohol.
The study looked at 5,505 men and women aged 55 to 80 in Spain, who were involved in a research trial evaluating the effects of the Mediterranean diet on heart disease risk. None of them had depression at the start of the study and all were light-to-moderate.
During a follow-up period of up to seven years, 443 people reported that they were diagnosed with depression. Researchers said that light to moderate drinkers, who drank 5 to 15 grams of alcohol daily on average, had a lower risk of depression compared with people who didn't.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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It taste just like those little candies that you would find on Grandmom's coffee table.
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i made it to america. while not my favorite flight it was much better than i thought it would be, partly because the pain wasn’t as intense and i am able to stand fully upright and partly because i had an awesome seat. not upgrade awesome, but more you can leave your seat back the entire flight awesome.
i saw the doctor friday morning. he took some more x-rays and reviewed my MRI. he could see the labrum tear in the MRI, so I don’t really need an MRA. he did say it could provide more diagnostic information, but that it wouldn’t change the treatment. which is arthroscopic surgery. dr #1 said i had a pincer impingement and suspected a tear. dr #2 says i have a pincer impingement, a cam impingement and a labrum tear. i’ve been scheduled for surgery at the end of this month. he’ll go in and reshape the hip bone, reshape the femur head, and repair the labrum. i’ll be on crutches 2 or 3 weeks and he’ll clear me to fly home 3 weeks after surgery. my surgery is scheduled for the end of this month, but i’m on the waiting list for a cancelation and it would be really, really great if i got in earlier.
the pain continues to get better. it’s still constant, but it’s much more low grade with some peaks to medium strength if i try to pivot or bend or have to stand or sit. but that is so much better than it was and so much more tolerable.
and the jet lag. it’s currently 2:30 in the morning and i am wide awake. this doesn’t bode well for tomorrow.
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In a bid to improve the city’s IT infrastructure, San Jose, California, announced a deal with Verizon Friday that lays the groundwork for a number of projects, including the future installation of 5G technology and several smart city solutions.
The agreement, which will be reviewed by the San Jose City Council on June 26, stipulates that Verizon will deploy fiber optic cables in the city, invest in the city’s Digital Inclusion Fund, which provides resources to expand internet access throughout San Jose, and install small cell technology on city-owned light poles.
Small cells are low-powered radio access nodes that can boost short-range wireless signals, and are critical pieces of infrastructure for 5G wireless, the next generation of mobile technology that the telecom industry says will be activated over the next few years.
A number of U.S. cities, including New York, Boston and Chicago already have similar small-cell projects in place, and more are expected in the future.
“Upgrading San Jose’s broadband infrastructure is key to building a smarter city, advancing our long term economic competitiveness, and connecting residents who lack access to affordable, high-quality internet service,” Mayor Sam Liccardo said in a press release.
According to the release, Verizon will also provide San Jose with resources to better manage intersection safety, traffic patterns and parking spaces.
“We are focused on continuing to densify and improve our 4G LTE network, and provide smart city solutions that support city leaders’ desire to create a digitally inclusive and connected city that benefits all residents and businesses,” Lauren Love-Wright, Verizon’s vice president for network engineering, said in the press release.
Terms of San Jose’s deal with Verizon were not disclosed. In April, the city announced a $5 million contract with AT&T for the installation of small cells on the city’s light poles.

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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Although the weather is feeling more and more like summer, the calendar and the markets still have a little spring left in them, so I need to share this recipe before the thin and tender asparagus spears are replaced by the thick and hearty spears that are more suitable for the grill.
The recipe may seem daunting with several steps, but they all can be done in advance. The crêpes (I will do a tutorial on these thin pancakes in the future) can be made and kept in the refrigerator or frozen. The sauce can be made two days ahead, and the rolled crepes can be made up to one day in advance. Once made, all you have to do is slice and serve with the sauce just before your guests arrive. They are a perfect little amuse bouche when cut into 32 pieces, but when cut into 16 rolls and served with a sample salad, they also make for a nice lunch or light dinner.
*Note- If you are a regular reader, you may have noticed that I was a little MIA last week (and part of this week). I really had good intentions of blogging with recipes to share, but with summer schedules, vacations, and personal matters (a.k.a, my house and yard need some organizational and cleaning attention ☺) I didn't find the time. So having said that, my posts will be a bit more sporadic and less frequent until I get a regular groove back. In the meantime, I will be featuring some round-ups of sweet and savory summer favorites from the archives. Happy cooking!
With a bounty of rhubarb in my garden, a dessert featuring that ruby stalk was in order. This was a recipe that was passed down to me from my mother-in-law many years ago and it is always a hit. I only made a few changes to her recipe, like a bit more confectioners' sugar and a pinch of salt in the crust. I add vanilla extract to the filling and I am a little more generous with the rhubarb. It is quite simple to prepare, which is always a bonus on a Sunday for me.
The crust is reminiscent of a tender shortbread and the filling, once baked, forms a meringue-like top with a rhubarb custard underneath. Serve with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream (optional but good). This is a recipe that you will want for yourself and to pass on to others as well.


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Report published on Wednesday 26 April.
The Environmental Audit Committee launch an inquiry into the domestic implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 17 SDGs were adopted by the General Assembly on 25 September 2015.
The SDGs cut across all areas of Government – from ending poverty and achieving gender equality through to tackling climate change and using resources sustainably.
Evidence given by Richard Curtis, and Kate Garvey, Co-Founders of Project Everyone.

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Brakes are one of the most important safety and performance products on your vehicle, and they should be maintained and replaced at regular intervals. The professionals at NORCAL Muffler & Truck are your brake inspection and replacement experts. We have a huge variety of brake pads and accessories in stock and are able to replace your brakes accurately and quickly.
Our experienced professionals test your brake pads and equipment after we have repaired or replaced them. You can feel confident at NORCAL muffler that your service professionals are trained and experienced. We will consult with you on all of your options and you will leave happy, safe and satisfied.


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GB Judo’s junior judoka enjoyed a very successful weekend at the 2017 St Petersburg Junior European Cup (15 – 16 April) coming home with four bronze medals.
Chelsie Giles (-52kg), Acelya Toprak (-57kg), Dan Powell (-73kg) and Jamal Petgrave (-90kg) ensured it was GB Judo’s most successful competition in St Petersburg for several years with some great judo across the two days.
Powell and Petgrave were the first GB male judoka to medal at St Petersburg since 2008 when Jean-Rene Badrick and Luke Taylor found their way onto the podium. Giles and Toprak meanwhile backed up their bronze medals from this event in 2016.
Coventry judoka Giles warmed up for the 2017 European Championships in Warsaw this week with her sixth Junior European Cup medal to date. The -52kg fighter made a solid start as she saw off Anastasiia Kuniaeva (RUS) inside the opening minute. However, for the second year running she lost out to a Japanese judoka, this time in the semi-final stages as Chishima Maeda (JPN) proved too strong.
Dropping into the bronze medal match Giles finished on a high against Natalie Maliukova (RUS) as she came from behind to win by ippon with less than thirty seconds to go.
Acelya Toprak was making her first appearance on the international circuit in 2017 after recovering from an ankle injury and she made a fast start against Russia’s Anna Zubkova. The British judoka won that opening contest with little over a minute on the clock to setup a quarter-final against another Russian fighter, Dilbara Salkarbek Kyzy.
This time though it was the home judoka who came out on top which meant Toprak had to go through the repechage for a chance to fight for a medal. The Metro Judo Club judoka faced her third Russian opponent of the day in the repechage final with a single waza-ari proving enough to see off Svetlana Raikova.
The bronze medal contest saw Toprak take on her first non-Russian opponent in Larissa Van Krevel (NED) and the British judoka ensured she would come away with the medal, scoring waza-ari before following up with an ippon as time ran dead.
Powell was the third GB medallist on day one of the competition as he came through some tough fights to pick up his second Junior European Cup medal at -73kg. The Wolverhampton judoka got the better of Ramzan Malsagov (RUS) in his first contest, winning by waza-ari.
His next two wins over Murad Fatiyev (AZE) and Giga Gigauri (GEO) showed his contest management skills as he forced his opponents to pick up three shidos which booked his spot in the semi-finals. Georgia’s Tato Grigalashvili was in inspired form and Powell was unable to get into the contest as he lost inside the first minute.
He recovered well however to once again to show great composure in the bronze medal match to force Finland’s Aku Laakonen to pick up three shidos inside four minutes.
Day two of the tournament saw Westcroft’s Jamal Petgrave aiming to continue a run of form that has seen him win gold in Bremen and bronze in Coimbra this year. The -90kg fighter made a solid start as a waza-ari proved the difference against Artem Bakalov (RUS).
Petgrave came unstuck however in his quarter-final against Iurii Bozha (RUS) as, after going ahead by waza-ari, he was unable to stop the Russian judoka from coming back and taking the contest with a big throw for ippon.
This dropped Petgrave into the repechage and he came back well to dominate Georgia’s Ilia Baturishvili scoring three waza-ari before finishing up with an ippon. Finland’s Henri Hannula stood in his way in the repechage and the British judoka looked to have scored early on. The Finnish judoka was adjudged to have head dived however and Petgrave was given the contest by hansoku-make.
Petgrave’s bronze medal contest with Imeda Gogoladze (GEO) was another exciting match-up with both judoka level on waza-ari going into the final 30 seconds. The British judoka however was looking to score big and pulled off a Tsuri-Goshi to finish the contest off with his third ippon of the day.

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Ever since the day I have opened 30+ HP workstation and move them around my office. My back start to ache, maybe is my old injury which happen when I did part time as Jackpot money collector. Few days ago my neck start to ache too and is a kind of pain that you can't go into sleep at night. It will have very slight pain during the day but is irritated till you can't get a good posture to sit down. I think my body is giving away.... is time to really make plan again before I regret in the end.
I have badminton game on each day of my holiday. It is fun but also very shag.... hope it won't make my body get worst.


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Country Kitchen Design Ideas: Some kitchens are made to be admired at a distance; country kitchens are made to be used. One simple trick is to add or substitute the hardware on current cupboards. Some people are on the lookout for a cheaper house whereas others have youngsters leaving the nest, regardless of the motive, there is not any have to compromise on type. And if the work seems good, you are including equity to your home, according Erin Davis, lead designer for Mosaik Design & Reworking in Portland, Ore.
Shopping for a package of home equipment is certainly the way in which to get a greater value and at the time of our purchase there was a Kitchen Assist promotion going on. This kitchen has magnificent wall design utilizing mosaic tiles. Designed and examined to be normal for prime visitors areas, simple to put in and product of sturdy, materials which can be simple to wash, they would be the kitchen floor idea.
Use both a impartial palette or one colour throughout your space to keep the eye shifting and for the kitchen to feel like one full unit. If you are planning to refurnish your own home with new curtains and window remedies, you should read on. Here is our part devoted to curtains and drapes – ideas, patterns and designs.
Turquoise is a extremely popular coloration that could be a mix of each blue and inexperienced that I’ve noticed in kitchens, residing and eating rooms all around the nation. The lighting can provide any space a natural really feel when positioned right. So within the case of the small kitchen, cool tones will automatically open up the area and make it feel gentle and airy.
Small kitchens can actually profit from including a number of further touches up high or down low. They had been actually inspired by the Western ranch home, however they are unique in their modern interpretation of this California design. The unique issue on this kitchen space would be the bi-level pub model that appears gorgeous.

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I posted a question regarding baseplate compasses last week. Well I have that covered now I need a reliable Altitude, Barometer, Compass watch.
Obviously the compass part of watch is not necessary but typically are part of these style watches.
I have seen the Lets see you watch thread. I would like some ideas of what you guys that do a lot off off trail travels use.
"Obviously the compass part of watch is not necessary but typically are part of these style watches."
I just use the squiggly lines on my map to determine the altitude.
Knowing your altitude can help you determine where you are on those squiggly lines.
"I just use the squiggly lines on my map to determine the altitude."
I use the numbers rather than the lines.
Ordinary GPS receivers can give you moderately good elevation readings as long as it has a good view of the sky. When the view of the sky is very limited, there can be huge accuracy problems. Survey GPS receivers can do much better, but they cost much more money and require more time to develop the accuracy.
Barometric altimeters can give you good elevation readings as long as the weather (air pressure) is relatively constant. When a storm is coming in and you suddenly seem to rise by 500 feet, that can be a problem.
Topographic maps can give you good elevation readings, as long as you know precisely where you are on the map. So, if the GPS receiver can give you good horizontal accuracy, then that position can be placed on the printed map, and then you get Nick's position from the squiggly lines and numbers.
>"When a storm is coming in and you suddenly seem to rise by 500 feet, that can be a problem."
Quite true, it can be a hurdle to navigation. An approaching low pressure system which often means bad weather.
My mnemonic for that is, "(apparently) Going up the mountain without working is cheating. Cheating is bad. Bad weather is coming." But I still need a mnemonic for spelling "mnemonic".
Or it can be an advantage, if you're trying to forecast the weather.
>"There is no perfect tool".
True. And multiple tools enable you to determine more than a single tool – GPS elevation plus barometric elevation lets you track air pressure and predict the weather, a map and knowing what trail or river you're on plus an elevation nails your location, etc.
I had a Pathfinder ABC watch which was fine until the titanium band broke. Since it's unique to that watch, finding a replacement has been a pill and looks like I'll have to mail it to southern California to have it repaired. Whatever you get, I'd recommend that you get one that will accept traditional or NATO watchbands to make your life easier when it breaks. If you go with a watch which requires a unique watch band, do a little research to see if that's something you can get and replace yourself to avoid my boondoggle.
If you look on YouTube, there are a few videos where a variety of Suunto and Pathfinder watches are compared side by side to test their altimeters. There are some watch forums too which are helpful.
Why not buy a new band and replace it yourself?
My original response was going to be $150 plus a lack of confidence that I could do it myself but I just found one on Ebay for $70 so at that price, I'll probably just pull the trigger and take it to a local jeweler if I get stuck.
My recommendation remains; I'd look at what it will cost to replace the band when (not if) it breaks. I'd rather replace a $20 NATO band or a $.50 pin than have to fork out $70 for a new band. This is something I've had to do a couple times with my stainless Swiss Army watch. Band isn't as expensive as the Pathfinder's but after the third one, it was retired.
I’m kind of a bull in a china shop so your mileage will vary.
I like my Tissot T-Touch. I had a Casio Pathfinder before and find the Tissot elevation is more accurate, I wear it all the time because it is more stylish and half the size of other ABC watches. It's not cheap though. I think starting at $500 with the Titanium version over $1000. I found mine 3 years ago on Craig's list for $150.

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During the conference the USDA presented their observations using new thermography technology from a session conducted in December in Shelbyville, TN. Several trainers voluntarily brought 15 horses to be used. “We are encouraged by new technology that will give inspectors addition tools to assist them in inspecting horses,” said Pruett. He goes on to caution that before implementing any new inspection procedures and penalties we must be assured that the new technology has been appropriately tested in the lab and in the horse show environment and that the test results found with Walking Horses are compared to test results of other equine breeds.
TWHBEA does not sanction shows or inspect horses, but the welfare of all Tennessee Walking Horses is a top priority of the association. “Its great to have this type of dialogue taking place,” Pruett concludes. Other sponsors of the conference were the American Association of Equine Practitioners, Friends of the Sound Horse, the Humane Society of the United States, Ohio State University and the American Horse Protection Association.
Also in attendance were Best Of America By Horseback’s Tom Seay and Michelle Turner. Tom is working closely with TWHBEA to promote the Tennessee Walking Horse on the trail and took time out from his busy schedule at Equine Affaire to address the Conference.

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Designed to attract both VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) and Visual Studio developers, VSTO (Visual Studio Tools for Office) is a Visual Studio add-in that makes it easy to create custom Office applications. This book shows developers step by step how to work with VSTO tools to create real-world applications for Word, Outlook, and Excel.
VSTO For Dummies will get you up and running with this exciting technology quickly and easily.


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In the script that I have written, a number of different variables are created. Created at different points in the program, they assume different levels of scope. The place in which the variables are declared defines this scope, which ensures there are no conflicts when repeating blocks of code or calling functions several times.
Before the main function is defined, I declare six variables; all of which are strings. The first five appear in the output_colours class, and are used to change the colour of output text. Although this is not essential, it provides the user with a better experience. The last variable is the name string. This holds user input collected from the console, once converted to the right case using the .title() method.
Inside of the run_quiz() function, more variables are declared. The first is count_correct, which is an integer that holds the number of questions that the user answered correctly. Each time the user submits the correct answer to one of the questions, this variable's value is increased by one using the += operator.
The script then enters a for loop. Immediately three variables are declared: numbers, an array of integers; product, an single integer; and answered, a Boolean. The first consists of two numbers, generated using the randint() function from the random module. They each assume different values between one and twenty, inclusive. The second variable is found by multiplying the two number generated for the numbers array. This is the answer that the script looks for later. Thirdly, the Boolean variable is set to False, which is inverted once a valid answer has been given (for example, "5", as opposed to "five").
The script then enters a try..except block, which attempts to convert the value entered by the user to an integer. If this fails due to a ValueError, almost certainly caused by the user not inputting an answer as numerical digits, the script will ask the question a second time. In order to test whether or not the answer can be converted, the answer variable is passed to the int() function, which raises and exception if it cannot. If the answer successfully converts, the answered variable is set tot True so that the while loop started beforehand stops.
After this, the answer given, now in integer form, is compared to the actual answer, held in the product variable. If the two variables are equal, if answer == product, the count_correct variable is increased by one, as mentioned before. Once all five questions have been answered, the script exits the for loop started near the beginning of the run_quiz() function.
An empty string variable is created called comment, which is then modified based on the score achieved in the quiz. It must be declared outside of the if..elif block so that the variable is still available to code after the block.This is an example of variable scope.
After this point, only one more variable is declared; try_again. This is filled with text input from the user. If the user enters "y" or "Y", the quiz will run again, otherwise the script will exit.
Although different programming languages have different syntax and ways of declaring variables, the underlying, fundamental variable types exist in almost all languages. These are some of the most common.
Integer – These are used to hold single numbers, generally ranging from 0 to a value defined by the space in memory allocated to the variable. If an integer is assigned only one, 8-bit byte in memory, it can assume only one of 256 possible values. A 32-bit integer, in contrast, can assume any one of up to 4,294,967,296 values. In many languages, integers are used to hold negative numbers. The key fact is that integers cannot be used to hold numbers with decimals points. Integers can be used in mathematical operations intuitively, unlike strings in many languages, and are often among the easiest variables to work with.
Boolean – Able to store only two different values, Booleans, often referred to as bools, either equate to true or false. They are useful for holding information that would typically be the answer to a "yes" or "no" question. For example, a script may need to check if a file exists on the computer it's running on. In PHP, for example, the file_exists() function returns a Boolean value. This can then be used in a conditional or if statement to execute code only if the specified file was found.
Date – In programming terms, dates are often stored as the number of milliseconds between a point in time and midnight on the 1st January, 1970, known as the Unix Epoch. This format means that leap years and second needn't be accounted for in many applications, and that a great amount of accuracy can be used. When interacting with the user, a number of different date formats are used, although ISO standard 8601 states that YYYY-MM-DD is the globally-effective, correct way to express dates numerically.
Floating Point – As integers can only be used to hold "whole numbers", floating point variables, or floats, are used. In C, a float consumes 32 bits in memory; 23 bits for significant data, 8 bits for the exponent (where the decimal point lies), and one bit for the sign value (positive or negative). Floats are most commonly used to store decimal numbers that are not required to be of a particularly high accuracy. In C and in many other languages, there is also the double data type, which is the same as the float type but which consumes 64 bits of memory. As a result, 52 bits are dedicated to the significand, 11 bits to the exponent, and 1 bit to the sign.
Decimal – Similar to the float and double data types, the decimal type is used to store non-integer numbers. Unlike the other two data types, however, a decimal tends to consume 128 bits in memory. As well as this difference, decimals are stored using decimal digits – one to nine inclusive – that humans are familiar with. In contrast, float and double variables are stored in binary form. This gives decimal variables much more accuracy, being able to represent numbers up to 29 digits long. Because of their precision, decimals are often used in finance software, such as that used to operate the modern, digital stock exchange.
An important aspect of being a programmer is to be able to judge what type of variable would be best suited for storing a particular piece of information. Below are some types of data that a program may need to store, and which data types I would use for them.
For a 16-digit bank card number I would use a string. This may seem like an odd choice at first sight, but I decided this because a bank card number is not an actual value, but rather an identifier. In much the same way as one would not perform arithmetic on a phone number, one would not do so with a card number. In addition to this, using an integer – as may seem more appropriate – would strip and leading zeros from the beginning of the number. In practice, I don't believe that any bank card number so in fact begin with zeros, but they should still be stored in a string. This same logic applies to the storing of account sort codes, phone numbers, and American address ZIP codes.
When storing someone's telephone number, I would use the same logic described above. As phone numbers can have leading zeros, and often do, and will never the used in mathematical operations, I believe a string to be the most appropriate data type.
In order to store the price of a banana, I would be tempted to use an integer representing the price in pence. Depending on the situation, I would possibly do this, as a performance improvement could be enjoyed as a result. Before outputting any values, the integer would be divided by 100 giving a float, which would be shown to the user. In reality, however, I would likely use a float or double even. Many currencies, such as Bitcoin, are hugely divisible, and are rarely found in amounts greater than 1. For this reason, multiplying the value by 10 until it could be expressed as an integer would be time consuming and would make the performance improvement negligible.
I would use an integer to express the distance in miles to Alpha Centauri. This is because this value is usually expressed in light-years, and cannot be calculated to any level of accuracy that would warrant the use of a float. The use of an integer would also meant that the program would run more efficiently, and not fill unnecessary overhead.
Although many different programming languages exist, and they almost all have different syntactic patterns, the fundamental building blocks of programming exist in most, if not all, of them.
Here, the user is asked to input an integer. Once data has been received, it is converted to an actual integer, as the input() function returns a string. Once an integer, the input_number variable is easier to compare.
The first clause of the if..elif..else block compares the answer with the number 5. If the two are equal (i.e., the user entered 5) the program outputs a string using the print() function.
The second clause of the block uses a different operator. Rather than == (is equal to) it uses > (is greater than), meaning that the conditional will equate to true if the user-generated integer is greater than 10. It's also worth noting that the line begins with elif (else if) rather than if. This means that the conditional will only be evaluated if the first conditional equated to false. I utilised this fact in the program I wrote close to the end, when picking a comment to print. Although the users score could easily match several of the conditionals I used, the interpreter leaves the if block once one of the conditions has been met.
The third clause of the block begins with else, meaning that the code found in that section will only the executed if none of the conditions above equated to true. This is useful for creating a fall-back value for a variable, if none of a series of conditions are met.
In order to avoid the repetition of a particular section of code, which is inefficient, and to make code more maintainable and easier to debug, programmers use functions or sequences of operations. These are essentially blocks of code that have been removed from the main part of the program, and been given a name. This means that at different points in the program, the section can be called, and will be executed, before the program continues.
By splitting parts of a program into functions that accept arguments, a program can become much easier to develop and manage. The following is an example of the definition of a simple function in Python, which takes two arguments and returns the result of their multiplication, plus one.
The program begins by defining the foo() function. The two variables it accepts are given names, which are only effective within the function's code. The one line inside the function returns an integer, found by multiplying the two arguments given to it using the * operator, and then adding 1.
After the function is defined, it's used in a print function call. The foo() function is called, and passed the integers 2 and 10 as arguments. The output of the function, 21 as an integer, is then piped through the str() function, which converts the integer value to a string. This is what the print() function receives, and shows to the user.
The last line then does the same as the one before it, but passes 5 and 6 to the foo() function. This would result in the program outputting 31 after 21. By using a function in this scenario, the code is made more maintainable and less repetitive. If the developer was to decide that they would rather the foo() function would rather add 5 where it currently adds 1, only one line would need to be changed. Had a function not been used, 2 would need to be.
In order to repeat a section of code a number of times with a minor difference and in immediate succession, a loop is typically used. Below the for loop is explained.
The first of the three pieces of code is executed once at the beginning of the loop. This is generally used to create a variable to count the number of times the loop has been executed. The second piece is a conditional that is evaluated every time the loop runs. If this conditional equates to true, the code inside the loop will be executed, otherwise the program will continue to run after the loop's closing wiggly-brace (}). The third piece of code is executed every time the conditional is evaluated to true.
In this case, a variable is created, i, and set to a value of 0. Each time the loop is attempted, the interpreter will check whether or not the variable i is less than 10. If it is, the loop will run. Lastly, the variable i is increased by one, so that the loop does not execute indefinitely.

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“Hi, Jodi! We actually just got on the plane – there was a long delay but I put the kittens together in one bag and let them play on the floor on their blanket and gave them some ice and treats and they are fine! Omg you are so right about them being happier together – they are so precious! So many people have stopped by to take pictures of them and comment on how beautiful and well behaved they are, and I agree! Thank you so much for my kitties, I promise to take good care of them and send you pictures! Will let you know once we are home!
This was my first litter of kittens. They were and are beautiful. There was one Black Silver Shaded (Andy) and 3 color points. One Blue Silver Shaded Point (Alex) and 2 Silver Shaded Chinchilla Points ( Amber Rose and Ashley). The two males have been placed in a new loving forever home and the two females will be staying with me. I took them to a show on Jan 5th and 6th only showing Amber and Andy. Amber won 5 firsts, 4 2nds, and 2 3rds. Andy won 2 firsts, 5 2nds, and 3 3rds. So I am quite proud of the little ones. I will be placing pictures of Amber and Ashley(now known as Crystal) under my cats once they reach 6 months old.. My plan is have kittens by them next spring once they reach 14 to 16 months old. They will be a great addition to my cattery.


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Living room decor and choosing color palettes can go beyond paint. Here are 10 big no-paint options for decorating living rooms when paint isn’t an option.
You’ve just moved in to your new apartment or condo, or are thinking about it. You’re probably excited to pick up the paintbrush and color your walls just like the ones you see in interior decorating magazines. But then your landlord or housing association rep shows you a copy of your lease or property agreement and points out the unfortunate clause: You can’t paint the walls of your home. This is an unfortunate situation if you’re the type of person who wants splashes of color in your home, especially in the living room.
You can try convincing them about the importance of designing your living room so he or she will let you paint your walls. You can try and promise that you will have it painted back to its original color before you move out. This is a great compromise but not all property managers will agree to this.
If you’re forced to live in those white walls, make the most of the situation by hanging artworks in vivid colors. White is the perfect background for colorful art so you can pretty much hang anything without having to worry about clashing colors. The best place to hang attention-grabbing artwork is above the sofa or above the fireplace. This is the fastest and simplest way to brighten a living room.
If you can’t afford to buy expensive gallery art, you can still afford to make colorful wall ideas in your condo or home by making your own art and hanging them in strategic places. You can choose your favorite digital photos then have them blown up and framed.
If you don’t mind splurging a bit, you can have the pictures printed on canvases. If putting up personal photos is not your thing, you can just buy pre-stretched canvases and paint at the crafts store and do your abstracts that you can proudly show off on your walls.
Plants and flowers can make the living room look more interesting in a snap. Don’t just confine yourself to the green ones; you can choose multi-colored flowers to provide much-needed brightness in your living room.
Examples of plants that designers love to use for living room savvy designs are orchids, amaryllis, hibiscus, lemon trees, and fiddle leaf figs. These blooms can complement an existing color theme in the room. If you don’t have the patience to take care of living blooms, stick to artificial plants for lesser maintenance.
If your walls and couch have neutral colors, then let colorful throw pillows become the centerpiece of the room. You can mix and match colors and patterns to create an interesting look for your living room.
Wallpapers now come in easy-to-remove varieties, which is a blessing for renters who are not allowed to install old-fashioned wallpapers on the walls. You just need to peel the backing paper then paste the pattern to the wall. It’s that easy to install and remove. You can change wallpapers with less hassle and you can use the patterns as a makeshift headboard for the bed as well.
If you don’t have the patience to cover the entire wall with removable wallpaper, consider using wall decals instead. These are like big stickers that you can paste on your wall and will make it look like you have artistic patterns painted on them. Like removable wallpapers, it’s easy to install and remove. Wall decals work best on smooth, plain walls. Choose designs and patterns that will complement your existing furniture.
You can’t do anything about your walls but you can do something about your furniture. Go crazy with colorful couches, armchairs, and coffee tables that will make a statement in your all-white walls. If you’re the adventurous type, choose furniture with bold prints and intricate patterns.
If you can’t touch the walls, then you can compensate by dressing up the floor using colorful and patterned rugs and carpets. If you let the floors make a statement, you have to choose neutral colors for your furniture so the patterns and shades won’t clash. From the floor, work your way up and choose window treatments that will complement the patterns on your flooring.
Flea markets are the best source for tapestries that can be used as substitutes for colorful paintings. Hang it at the center of the room and choose your furniture to complement it or vice versa. If you don’t have tapestries available, you can scour the market for cloths with native patterns and use them as wall décor.
Lamps are great for jazzing up living rooms because they are functional and can be used as décor at the same time. There are lots of funky-looking lamps to choose from, whether you prefer the vintage-inspired ones or the quirky, modern designs. If your landlord doesn’t mind installations on your ceiling, then consider putting a chandelier up there and let that become the statement piece.
Collectors have interesting-looking homes because of the way they display their stuff. Books, toys, and records are great conversation starters and can speak volumes about the homeowner’s personality. A great shelf of collectibles will certainly attract attention when set against even the plainest of walls.
Not being able to paint the walls of your rented home can be a drag but since you have no choice but to follow the terms of your lease, you have to come up with no-paint design ideas to decorate your living room. Use this as a challenge to your creative abilities so you can transform the look of your living room without having to use a paintbrush.


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Children are sometimes spontaneous, sometimes reserved, joyful now, sad later, friendly and reserved, competent and naïve, talkative and quiet. To be childlike is to experience an almost unpredictable array of discoveries, emotions, and levels of energy. Children are unique and complex and thus often difficult to comprehend. And they do not readily engage us in dialogue in order to explain the reasons for their caprice as they explore the world that surrounds them. Yet, as Educators, it is important for us to know our children deeply, to flow with their currents, and to extend their nascent theories about how the world works.
Given the delightful yet often enigmatic characteristics of young children, we learned decades ago that in order to comprehend children we must begin by observing them as they play. But what do we see as we observe.
HERE is a delightful read about the importance of ‘Observing Play’ that illustrates it all beautifully too.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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Comfortable bicycle tours in the beautiful valley of the Dordogne, with your family, as a couple or with friends.
Mountain bike trips at any level in a natural environment and away from traffic, from coutry-lane ride to the all-terrain descent.
Circuits on roads - you will find many circuits on our low-traffic rural roads, to devour alone, with a partner or with the whole team.
A laundry room will allow you to wash and dry your clothes.

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This issue’s cover story is about AT&T and how it’s working with IBM and Mueller Water Products to help organizations reduce water waste. The partners are doing that by using connected technology to listen to pipes and detect when and where there’s a leak, so the organizations they serve can more quickly take steps to fix the leak.
Augury is another company, this one a startup, that has created technology to listen to machines so organizations can take action when needed based on the noises those machines make. Augury CEO Saar Yoskovitz, a serial entrepreneur, and the company’s co-founder, both from the Israel Institute of Technology, started the company about three and a half years ago.
Early last year, Augury raised $2 million in seed funding from First Round Capital and Lerer-Hippeau Ventures. Augury is currently enrolled in Work-Bench’s spring accelerator program. The company’s solution – a combination of a software-as-a-service offering based on all-you-can-eat or per-use pricing, and hardware – is like Shazam for machines, said Yoskovitz. The first hardware product is a device that connects to a machine to sense vibration via an ultrasonic sensor, which Yoskovitz said is like a stethoscope. It also connects to an Android or iPhone smartphone.
The total solution sends data to the cloud and returns information to the user about the health of the machine and what needs to be repaired, he explained. And Augury aims to bring predictive maintenance to new markets. Predictive maintenance, he said, has been stuck in the high-end markets like aerospace; Augury brings it to small factories, offices, and hospitals.
The initial focus of this solution is heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment like pumps, fans, and chillers. The solution is being sold to factories, hospitals, office buildings, and shopping centers. The company was in beta this spring with one of the largest HVAC companies in the U.S., and expected to do a commercial launch of the HVAC solution in May.
Yoskovitz said Augury’s goal is to eventually be in everything and anything that has moving parts. That, he said, could even include things like refrigerators and washing machines. While companies like Augury expect to apply their solutions to both commercial and consumer use cases, others like Laird are emphasizing the distinction between Internet of Things applications in the enterprise vs. the consumer world.
In a recent interview with IoT Evolution, Ron Seide, senior vice president of the embedded wireless group at Laird, said the company divides IoT into two categories – consumer and enterprise. And he said Laird is focused on the enterprise space, which he said means you need scalability, security, and the ability to authenticate devices to the network.
Laird sells wireless modules embedded into host data capture devices like handheld barcode scanners, and medical devices like ventilators. The company also is moving beyond just radio modules to deliver client server middleware software to take data and turn it into actionable information. A year ago the company announced its first IoT app, which pulls information off locomotives and uses it to improve the safety of railyards.
Now Laird is modularizing that solution and bringing it to market for other applications, Seide told IoT Evolution. The medical space is one vertical in which Laird seems to be interested. The company recently published a white paper about how IoT can be used in patient care and back office hospital operations.
Seide said millions of dollars are lost by medical facilities because services are provided but not reported, and therefore not billed for. Medical billing records have already gone electronic, Seide noted, and now medical devices can collect information and deposit that into EMR systems so treatment is billed for and health care facilities eliminate the chance for mistakes introduced by humans on this front.
Bluetooth is a low-energy technology that will play a growing role in enterprise IoT, Seide added. Meanwhile, he said, Wi-Fi doesn’t have power profile requirements, and is massive overkill in terms of data rate and throughput, and LTE is for high bandwidth applications that require megabits of throughput, so is also overkill for many IoT devices, and can be a drain on battery life. However, no single connectivity technology is the silver bullet for all applications, he said, so the answer is to make them work together.

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I have this on preorder and am excited to read it!
Thanks for inviting me here today, Harmony. I appreciate having a chance to talk to your readers about my new novel. Hi, everybody!
Every story needs a villain. And in my opinion, the worse the villain, the better the story.
In Password, the villain shows up in the very first scene. And what an appearance he makes! He literally bursts onto the scene fishtailing around the corner and squealing his tires as he targets our heroine.
We don’t know who he is, though. Nor do we know his motivations. But one of the best parts of thrillers is finding out not only who did it, but why.
The target of this villain is Dr. Braelyn Edwards, a quiet and unassuming woman. The world knows her as a chemist who works for an educational think tank in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She has a large family she doesn’t see often, a small and select group of friends, and a pitifully small social media presence. That’s right—she doesn’t even have “computer” friendships. Why did someone so… boring attract the attention of this villain?
When he’s introduced, he’s only on the page for a moment. Yet he makes a big impact. And, like all villains, he’s the driving force behind the development of the plot. Have no fear, though. Later in the story, we learn more. A lot more. It’s a twist that’s hard to see coming. I know our hero and heroine were surprised.
If you like this novel, you’ll love this announcement. Password is the first book in a new series (Nightforce Security Series). The second story, a novella for Susan Stoker’s Special Forces Kindle World, will be released in March. So if you enjoy this one, you won’t have long to wait before the next installment is released.
Go Staci! Sounds like you have a big year planned. I love a good villain too.
I hope so, Craig. Thank you!
Thanks so much for inviting me here today, Harmony!
Loved this book! Wishing you all the best and much success!!
Thanks, Joan. I appreciate that.
Thanks, Harmony. I’m about a third of the way through Jewel in the Mud. Really good stuff!
Terrific action-packed excerpt and a great start of a promising new series. Best of luck with your book, Staci. ?
Thank you, Annika. I’m always a little nervous when I start a new series. For that matter, I’m always nervous on any release day. So believe me, I appreciate the good wishes.
Must be an author-thing, then. I thought most writers got excited. I get a little sick.
I suppose I do, too. But today is release day, and I’m definitely more nervous than anything else.
I agree, Staci – the worse the villain, the better the story. Not knowing the identity makes it even more suspenseful!
There is something to be said for knowing the villain right away. We get to watch all his methods as the story unfolds. I’ve never written that kind of villain, though. I’m a fan of the “whodunit” story. I like to try to solve the puzzle, so that’s what I typically write, too.
Loved this story, especially the twists (I got to see a beta, gang). I’m uber excited it’s the start of a new series. You’re off to a great start in 2018. Congratulations, Staci!
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Meet Cotton the cat who was found blind in the outdoors, got rescued, and then one day, when he opened his eyes, surprised everyone around him. “Little by little he started to gain weight. It was a nice surprise to see that he had one blue eye and one yellow eye. His hair started to grow again,” Carmen Weinberg, founder of Animal Friends Project, told Love Meow about Cotton’s incredible transformation.
The mange disease was exactly why the kitty couldn’t open his eyes, but Weinberg was set to do everything to make the feline recover – and now Cotton is one healthy and gorgeous cat! Meanwhile, Weinberg is on a mission to find this sweet cat who ‘likes to be wherever you are’ a loving forever home.
Thank you to all involved. Stories like this is soul food for me.


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Our Management Committee has the role of data controller for the information we collect. Any personal data that we collect will only be in relation to the work we do with those hiring our hall and facilities and through our relationship with our supporters, donors and funders.
2. Personal data – what is it?
Personal data relates to a living individual who can be identified from that data. Identification can be by the information alone or in conjunction with any other information in our possession or likely to come into our possession. The processing of personal data is governed by the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
a) Those wishing to hire Adderbury Parish Institute via our Online Booking System.
The majority of the personal information we hold is provided to us directly by those individuals wishing to book Adderbury Parish Institute. This is supplied via our online booking system.
The information we collect is used as the basis of a contract between us and the individual booking Adderbury Parish Institute. It is also used to ensure that we comply with our legal obligations, to safeguard the institute Charity’s property and for accounting purposes (the collection of hire fees). Personal data will also be used to provide the necessary information to those hiring the Institute, to communicate relevant information about the Institute that we consider of interest to Institute users, and for the resolution of issues.
For contractual purposes and one element of proof the individual is legally able to hire Adderbury Parish Institute.
The key information used as a username when accessing our online bookings system.
For the delivery of booking information, contracts and updates.
For the delivery of invoices and reminders.
To communicate relevant information about the Adderbury Parish Institute.
To ensure compliance with minimum age requirements for bookings and the sale of alcohol.
If you send us a general contact message via our website we collect your name, email address and telephone number if order that we may respond to your enquiry. We do not retain this information.
Generally, from all users of our website we collect statistical information and data to help us improve our website and ensure it remains suitable and safe for those using it. This includes items such as the user’s IP address and internet browser type and other information gathered by the Google Analytics system.
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We process the data we hold in order to create bookings to use Adderbury parish Institute for individuals or the organisations / businesses they legally represent. The personal data is also used to ensure effective communication in a timely manner in relation to bookings, the collection of payments and relevant Adderbury Parish Institute updates that may affect an individual.
We work to ensure personal data is kept up to date, is stored securely and destroyed safely at the end of its relevant retention period. We ensure personal data is protected from loss, misuse, unauthorised access and disclosure by ensuring that appropriate technical measures are in place.
In order to make a booking to use Adderbury Parish Institute an individual must supply the relevant personal information to form a legal contract with us. All our bookings are processed through our Online Booking system. In the first instance an individual may enquire as to the availability of Adderbury Parish Institute without submitting any personal data. In order to proceed with a booking the individual is (in the first instance) required to create an account with which the booking will become associated. The individual must also confirm they consent to this information being held and processed by Adderbury Parish Institute.
We are committed to the protection of an individual’s personal information.
Personal information is stored in secure digital online database system with access to the data restricted and controlled. This information is used for the day to day running of our bookings.
Personal information (such as alcohol consent forms and health and safety forms) is stored in a secure online digital storage services provided by Dropbox and Microsoft. Access to this data restricted and controlled.
Alcohol licence application – these forms are used to seek consent to sell alcohol during a booking. These are held securely by our Hall Manager and transferred to our secure digital systems as soon as possible before the paper form is destroyed.
All personal data will be treated as strictly confidential.
Personal information may be shared outside our charity in order to meet or enforce a legal obligation to, but not limited to, the relevant local authority and law enforcement. We will only share personal information to the extent needed for the purpose of our obligation.
We will not sell personal information to any third party for the purposes of marketing.
We will not transfer personal information outside of the UK.
An individual’s full personal information is retained for a period of two full years following the completion of their last booking, or their account reaching a zero balance, whichever is the latter. After this a limited subset of information (such as name, email and bookings) are retained for accounting purposes for a further seven years.
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How to travel from Birmingham to Valletta ?
You've chosen Valletta as a destination for your next holidays or weekend but you don't know how to get there from Birmingham and how to find the best Birmingham to Valletta transport deals? In general, you browse several websites and spend hours without being sure that all transport solutions were considered.
To reach your destination from Birmingham, you will travel with National Express, Air Malta, Ryanair, Chiltern Railways, Blablacar, Thomson Airways, Easyjet or British Airways by buses, carpooling, trains or flights.
Unfortunately you will not be able to travel from Birmingham Valletta only by coach. You'll need to find other means of transportation (carpooling, rail or flight) to reach Valletta.
Is Birmingham connected to Valletta with a direct train?
No, unfortunately no train line allows to go from Birmingham to Valletta without making any changes.
There are 4 carriers that operate rail journeys between Birmingham and Valletta: Chiltern Railways, London Midland, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry.
It is highly recommended to book your Birmingham Valletta flight several weeks (or even months) in advance. This is one of the most important rule in airline industry: leisure travellers who are keen to pay less book early; business travelles are keen to pay more but book late.
Be flexible with your dates of travel to Valletta. Fares are different whether the flight is scheduled early in the morning or late in the evening. It is thus recommended to have an important degree of flexibility.
Which airlines fly from Birmingham to Valletta ?
Ridesharing is a new way of travelling allowing people to share Birmingham-Valletta car journeys with others. This helps reduce travel costs for both the driver and the passenger, and also reduces the impact on the environment.
On the contrary to other means of transportation, carsharing doesn't provide to travellers a defined scheduled. So, you surely have better chances to get Birmingham-Valletta rides searching three days in advance than one month. This is more a lastminute solution to go to Valletta.
When you are about to book a Birmingham-Valletta ride, you can message the driver if you need any other details (pickup location, time, luggage...). You can pay online, so you don't need to give any money to your driver.

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to patients in their care.
Does the vaccine really work?
system to fight the flu should we come in contact with it.
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the likely flu strains for that year.
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patients, as well as to friends and family members.
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Try FluMist, the nasal flu vaccine. It’s available for healthy non-pregnant employees younger than 50.
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bothersome than catching the flu and feeling very sick for days.
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been tested and had a severe allergy to eggs, then there is not a flu vaccine that you can take at this time.
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Lynn M. Smith, MD, FAAP, Pediatrician and Adolescent Medicine Specialist at Pediatric Associates Greer, and affiliated to the GHS Greenville Memorial Hospital, has been named a 2018 Top Doctor in Greer, South Carolina. Top Doctor Awards is dedicated to selecting and honoring those healthcare practitioners who have demonstrated clinical excellence while delivering the highest standards of patient care.
Dr. Lynn M. Smith is a very experienced pediatrician who has been practicing for over 28 years. Her career in medicine started in 1990 when she graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in Illinois. After an internship and residency at the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education in Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Smith completed a further residency at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
Dr. Smith is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and she diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions in both children and adolescents. Conditions treated by her include asthma and bronchitis, allergies, dermatitis, anxiety, ataxia and muscle weakness. She also provides a comprehensive range of medical examinations and tests, including hearing tests.
Alongside her practice, Dr. Smith also serves as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. She has been awarded the coveted title of Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and her expertise and dedication makes Dr. Lynn M. Smith a very deserving winner of a 2018 Top Doctor Award.


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The Super Eagles of Nigeria will end their pre-World Cup camp in Austria on Monday and head for Russia aboard a chartered flight.
Gernot Rohr and his men have spent six days at the Bad Tatzmanndsdorf resort in Austria, where they are finalising their preparations for the tournament.
“We will leave Austria for Russia in great expectation on Monday and I enjoin Nigerian to support the team as we try to make the nation proud,” a camp source revealed to CompleteSports.
The Eagles will use the city of Yessentuki as their base camp for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, according to Vladimir Vladimirov, the Governor of the Stavropol Territory where Yessentuki is located.
Nigeria will face Croatia in their opening game on June 16.
Their second group fixture is against Iceland on June 22, before they face Argentina on June 22.


text: The State Hermitage is a museum of art and culture situated in Saint Petersburg, Russia. One of the largest and oldest museums of the world, it was founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great and open to the public since 1852. Its collections, of which only a small part is on permanent display, comprise nearly 3 million items, including the largest collection of paintings in the world. The collections occupy a large complex of six historic buildings along Palace Embankment, including the Winter Palace, a former residence of Russian emperors. Apart from them, the Menshikov Palace, Museum of Porcelain, Storage Facility at Staraya Derevnya and the eastern wing of the General Staff Building also make part of the museum. The museum has several exhibition centers abroad. The Hermitage is a federal state property. Since 1990, the director of the museum has been Mikhail Piotrovsky.


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Patented in Germany, it produces small molecule water to enhance skin moisture retention, allowing better absorption of skincare products, and produces PH negative electric potential water.
Removes heavy metal, inorganic material, and is effective in preventing bacteria and algae growth.
Light weight, easy to carry, easy to install, comprehensive set of connectors for different faucets around the world.
Multiple layers of filtering, unique spiraling water output.
Disposable, filter content does not need frequent replacement, prevents contamination.
Produces small molecule water to quickly permeate the subcutaneous layer of the skin which aids in removing waste material; this brings out the skin’s natural radiant shine.
Effectively filters out carcinogens in the water, stopping the harmful material from damaging the human body.
Produces anions from water, which helps to increase metabolism, revitalizes the body, and maintains physical well being.
Reduces calcium, magnesium and ion to develop small molecule water, allowing skin care products to be absorbed fully and achieve their maximum efficiency.
Filtering by five layers of disinfectant fiber to efficiently sterilize the water.

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What's your fave white lie?
"Aw, I'm busy that day."
"Sorry, just saw your text."
"My mom says I can't."


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It wasn't a good week for a couple of fantasy's top running backs.
First, Adrian Peterson went down with a sprained ankle and did not return. X-rays came back negative, but a Monday MRI will determine the real timeline here. Peterson has played through ankle sprains before, but the Vikings are 2-8 this time. Don't be surprised if Toby Gerhart gets a start or two as a weak flex play in fantasy.
Meanwhile, Fred Jackson sustained some kind of calf injury and barely played in the second half today. It looks like just a bruise, but any lower-leg injuries are a concern for running backs. C.J. Spiller is F-Jax's backup, but he's a poor between-tackles runner. Spiller will really just be an option in PPR leagues.
* Chris Johnson went back in the tank today. Perhaps last week's breakout was a mirage aided by the Panthers' horrific defense. Or maybe the Falcons' top-3 run defense really is that good. I'll land somewhere in between. Johnson still has three plus matchups in the next five weeks. And yeah, CJ2K's tank doesn't bode that well for Smith.
* Mike Shanahan can't pick a running back, so he went with all three today. Ryan Torain started, but got the least touches. Tashard Choice got a few series to himself in his Redskins debut. Roy Helu played on passing downs. Avoid until an injury hits one of them.
* DeMarco Murray isn't going anywhere as the workhorse in Dallas. 31 touches today even though Felix Jones returned.
* Yeah, Matthew Stafford's finger is just fine thank you. Five touchdowns today.
* Brandon Lloyd is set up for a monster end to the season, as we've discussed. Perfect system, elite talent, dome.
* I wouldn't worry too much about Brandon Marshall's tough day. He had a TD reversed on replay and wasn't really needed in the blowout. Matt Moore is playing too well for Marshall not to get off.
* Stevie Johnson and Ryan Fitzpatrick are in the tank, just like last year. Color me unsurprised.
* Jordy Nelson is so athletic and talented. People just don't realize it because he's white. Sad.
* Frank Gore's ankle/knee issues turned out to be no issue at all. He racked up 24 carries in the first three quarters while Kendall Hunter only got three.
* Jay Cutler may be done for the season after breaking his thumb. Earl Bennett has no shot at WR3 value with Caleb Hanie under center.


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Hi, can someone please tell me as to why names and numbers are erased from medals. Then still sold at very high prices.
A common reason for erasing details is that they are probale replacements for lost medals.
Another reason is to rename them and then sell them for more than they are worth.
Thanks for the info. Interesting reading.
"Erased medals these days are done to increase the value. Some collections will have erased medals unknown to the collector."
Can anyone explain. I thought it would decrease the value.
dont know the exact reason, but maybe so the seller can give a different story about them and somehow charge more for them???
Erased medals these days are done to increase the value. Some collections will have erased medals unknown to the collector."
could this mean they were erased but then renamed unknown to the collector?
Good thought. But I remember 1879Graves saying the diameter of the medal would give away the fact it has been erased.
A lot of the big collectors use these medals for gap filling.