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What makes the HONOR Play's so great for gaming and multimedia consumption?
PH News What makes the HONOR Play's so great for gaming and multimedia consumption?
The HONOR Play was released recently and caught a lot of attention because of its good specifications to price ratio.
It has a large 6.3-inch 1080p IPS display with Gorilla Glass protection and it is powered by last year's flagship chipset, the Kirin 970 octa-core processor.
It is the same chip that was powering the Mate 10/10 Pro and the P20/P20 Pro. This alone makes it more than worth it at its PHP 15,990 price tag.
For graphics, it has the Mali-G72 MP12. It also has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and large 3,750mAh battery.
One of them is its massive 6.3-inch screen on a body of a 5.5-inch traditional smartphone. It has small bezels an large screen-to-body ratio for a more immersive viewing experience. In addition, its color reproduction and viewing angles are great.
The HONOR Play also supports GPU Turbo which is a hardware-software integrated graphics acceleration solution that enhances the graphics performance and battery consumption of smartphones which promises one of the best gaming experiences.
In particular, it can boost gaming performance by up to 60 percent and improve battery efficiency by up to 30 percent.
The HONOR Play also has a large 3,750mAh battery. In our test, it lasted for 10 hours and 33 minutes. For straight gaming, you can play PUBG Mobile at the highest settings for over 4 hours straight.
HONOR is also taking advantage of AI to give its customers the best possible experience may it be for daily tasks, multimedia consumption, and gaming.
1. The AI 4D smart shock that improves immersion by using an AI to recognize images and sounds in real time and then vibrate the phone a specific way in 30 different scenarios that adds a fourth dimension aside from the standard audio and visual experience when consuming content and playing games.
This results in vibrations that simulate the direction of the sound or the kickbacks of guns and or enemy fire. Think of it as a kind of AI improved Dual Shock system when playing Call of Duty from Sony's Playstation controller but with 30 different scenarios.
2. While the other is AI 3D surround sound that uses the Histen 7.1 3D surround sound technology that will need a supported wired earphone or headphones to add a 3D stereo effect. It uses AI to simulate three different surround sound modes of near, front and wide and is supported by games like PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends. Think of it as an AI powered Dolby Atmos surround sound for cinemas and games.
The flagship processor and memory along with the GPU turbo, Histen 7.1 3D surround sound technology and AI come together to give the one of the best possible multimedia and gaming experience at the PHP 15,990 price point.
This is what makes the HONOR Play great.


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Prince Harry and Meghan to keep baby plans private - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.
Harry and Meghan expect the birth of their first child in the coming weeks.
“Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision token the plans around the arrival of their baby private,” the palace said.
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industry_corpus2: Media & Journalism


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LeadingAge Illinois recognizes the fact that people are the foundation of the most successful organizations. This is especially true for an aging services organization, since your product is essentially your people. So why wouldn’t you manage your most important asset, your human capital, like you would any other strategic asset in your organization?
Linking people, strategy and performance is a crucial function of an aging services organization that seeks to remain viable in today’s competitive market. As a single provider or a multi-site organization, it is nearly impossible to provide the full range of programs and services that comprise a successful people management strategy. As you consider recruitment and retention best practices, employment law, safety and health issues, continuing education, leadership development, management training, mentoring, performance management, compensation, employee satisfaction, customer satisfaction and other aspects of human resource management, look to LeadingAge Illinois as a credible and reliable source for education, information and tools that you can use.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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In October Cargotec secured a comprehensive MacGregor offshore equipment contract for six platform supply vessels (PSVs) from Fujian Southeast Shipyard in China. The vessels are being built for leading US offshore support vessel owner, Tidewater Marine LLC, and the equipment is scheduled for delivery between the first and fourth quarters of 2013.
Each 75m vessel will feature a MacGregor equipment package comprising a number of auxiliary winches such as anchor windlass, capstans and tugger winches, a single deck crane and a bulk handling system. "This type of cargo system has been well proven in service on over 60 ships and demonstrates Cargotec's ability to provide integrated ship-type solutions," says Francis Wong, Director of Sales and Marketing for Cargotec Marine's Offshore Segment. "An integrated approach to key equipment leads to optimised operations, allowing the vessel to function efficiently and safely, exactly as intended."
The PSVs will each have a total dry bulk capacity of 226m3, provided by four 56.5m3-capacity holds designed for cargo with a maximum specific gravity of 2.5. "Our system is equipped with a programmable logic controller and a graphic operator interface for controlling and supervising the loading/ unloading process. This offers a high degree of automation and operational reliability; requiring minimal input from the operator.
"Instead of individual cabling, a Field BUS communication system is used between the controller and the control valves on the tanks and compressors. This makes the installation process easier and substantially quicker. A closed circuit dust handling system ensures pollution free operations, significantly reducing the environmental impact." he adds.

industry_corpus2: Transportation


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Team Germany's members may all be new to the Solar Decathlon this year, but they learned from the previous team's house--and though it won first place in 2007, they strived to improve upon it. The team increased the size of the building but decreased the area of the windows in order to reduce solar gain; they also placed them more strategically within the structure. As a result, Germany's house is a two-story cube with windows concentrated on the northern and southern sides. The windows are also shaded by automated louvers and triple glazed to have a U value below 0.8.
"We were able to increase the space inside by 10 square meters [108 square feet] by reducing the thickness of the walls," Martin Zeimer, the team's architectural adviser from Technische Universität Darmstadt, says. The facade is made of custom vacuum insulation panels covered with CIGS (copper indium gallium diselenide) thin-film solar panels. "The whole building is solar active," Zeimer says. "We wanted to increase solar collection, and the surface of the building is normally the most expensive aspect of the wall, so we were able to spend all that money on photovoltaics instead."
The roof supports 11.1 kilowatts of photovoltaic panels, too, but the team expects 200 percent of the home's energy needs to come from the thin-film on the facade--even though CIGS efficiency is only 11 percent, lower than the 18 percent efficiency of the monocrystalline rooftop array. If the thin-film heats up, it doesn't lower its efficiency as much, Zeimer says, and it also copes better with indirect solar radiation, which meant that they were able to cover the house's north wall as well.
Inside, the house is one large room with a second-story gallery. "One of the main goals of the building is not to go out as architects and tell people how to live, but to let people use the building to reflect how they live," Zeimer says. An electric air-source heat pump for heating and cooling the house and providing hot water is concealed in a closet by the bedroom--essentially, a bed that pulls out from a low step leading up to the center of the room.
Supplementing the heat pump for cooling the room is 1 ton of phase-change material in cavities in the ceiling. Warm air is absorbed up into the salt hydrate, which makes it fluid. After about a day and a half, that energy needs to be released, so PV panels in the facade open, exposing the cavities to the cool night air. The air moves through them, deloading the system, and the salt hydrate returns to a phase that resembles ice.
After the Solar Decathlon, the house will be shipped back to Germany. The team hopes to do more research on the building. "We know the technologies run well individually," Zeimer says, "but we don't know how they run as a system."

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


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Mixed Bag of Rant: How Did This Happen?
No I'm not asking how I got pregnant. Pretty sure I got the memo on that.
I'm asking how my sweet baby boy got so big, so quickly! He graduated from Pre-Kindergarten a week and a half ago and oh, the pregnant lady hormones were a flowin' (a.k.a. I cried a lot). I can hardly believe he will be starting Kindergarten in the fall. It is... surreal.
Walking down the aisle. Cue mommy tears.
Accepting his diploma. More tears.
He posed after getting his diploma. For a long time. Cue laughter. From everyone.
His best friend. They have been in the same class since they were infants.
I'm so proud of him. He has grown up so much, learned so much and is the greatest blessing in my life. I am often overwhelmed by how much I love him. I love being a mommy. I love being his mommy.


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Seven years with Active Tree Services has opened up a wealth of opportunity for South Australian State Operations Manager Tom Eckert. And his rise through the company ranks far exceeded the career he envisaged when he entered the tree industry only 11 years ago.
It was a chance opportunity that saw Tom defer his Social Science course in South Australia to work alongside his brother in a tree lopping business in the Northern Territory. He started out part-time, progressed to full-time and soon made the move to Active when they picked up the Darwin contract.
Fast forward seven years and Tom has enjoyed stints as an EWP operator, scoper, leading hand, supervisor and operations manager before taking on the challenging role as State Operations manager only 18 months ago.
Responsible for 150 to 180 people, a typical day involves co-ordination, planning and managing safety. It’s divided between the office and the field; scheduling work, meeting deadlines and communicating with supervisors and crews.
And it all happens within a tight schedule of ensuring critical tree maintenance and clearing is completed by key dates. Each year Active’s South Australian work involves meeting set fire clearing deadlines for powerline infrastructure, while also handling roadside tree maintenance, and emergency work.
Operating to a strict timetable, it can include 250 to 350 jobs a day with work allocated and scheduled 35 to 60 days in advance so it can be scoped, cut, cleared and audited. Tom notes that requires him to be “super organised”, while the tight timetable has to factor in weather and selecting suitable work for suitable conditions.
The ever-unpredictable weather also sees Tom as a point of contact for emergency work, with crews on call for storm damage or downed trees.
This forward planning combined with swift response and flexibility are just some of the elements Tom loves about the role, along with working with his crews and being part of a team.
“Day-to-day it’s a highlight being out with the guys and seeing the state.” Meanwhile reaching major milestones like the annual fire compliance is also rewarding.
Tom notes this is enabled by his proactive team and a great workplace culture.
“I’ve learnt to be flexible, to have a good plan, and to listen to the different viewpoints that enable us to have a better business,” Tom explains.
As for the future, well Tom envisages his will be with Active.

industry_corpus2: Agriculture & Fisheries


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I’ve written some already about the sentencing fallout from Sessions v. Dimaya and will likely write more in the future. For now, I wanted to highlight one resentencing predicament caused by the Supreme Court’s (misguided, in my view) decision last term in Beckles v. United States. For those of you who haven’t been following Johnson resentencing (and have thus been missing out), Beckles held that the currently “advisory” sentencing guidelines are not subject to vagueness challenges (that is, they cannot be unconstitutionally void for vagueness). Beckles meant that a Sentencing Guideline provision that is worded *the exact same way* as a federal statute would not be unconstitutionally void for vagueness, even though the federal statute would be. Thus, even though Johnson v. United States held the Armed Career Criminal Act’s residual clause void for vagueness, Beckles held that the Sentencing Guideline’s residual clause (U.S.S.G. 4B1.2(a)(2)) was not.
That brings us back to Dimaya, and a similar problem (with one potentially important difference). Dimaya declared section 16(b), the federal definition of “crime of violence,” unconstitutionally void for vagueness, including when the provision is incorporated into immigration statutes. That much is straightforward. But, it turns out, section 16(b) also appears in the advisory Guidelines too. It just appears in the Guidelines in a slightly different way than was the case in Beckles.
That was provision 4B1.2(a)(2). Section 4B1.1 then designated all such persons “category VI” in the criminal history category, which subjected them to higher recommended sentencing ranges.
The Guideline then offers this definition of “aggravated felony”: “Aggravated felony” has the meaning given that term in section 101(a)(43) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43)), without regard to the date of conviction for the aggravated felony.” And 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(43) includes, as a definition of “aggravated felony” “a crime of violence (as defined in section 16 of title 18).” Section 16(b) of title 18 is the provision Dimaya invalidated.
But it doesn’t follow, as Godoy concluded, that the defendant’s sentence should have been affirmed. In an opinion written before Beckles, Judge Ikuta authored a dissent that explains why. The Supreme Court’s sentencing cases require district courts to first accurately calculate a defendant’s Sentencing Guideline’s range. (That’s required as part of the judicially created sentencing procedures that replaced the mandatory Guidelines regime and related appellate review that Booker v. United States invalidated.) And on appeal, appellate court judges must determine whether the district court’s sentence was “procedurally reasonable” and “substantively unreasonable.” And a sentence is procedurally reasonable if the district court failed to calculate (or inaccurately calculated) a defendant’s Guidelines range.
In her dissent in United States v. Lee, Judge Ikuta rejected the suggestion that advisory guidelines could be unconstitutionally vague. But, and this is a big but, she maintained that relying on a vague guideline (that is, one whose language has been held unconstitutionally vague) would be procedurally unreasonable, perhaps because it would be impossible to determine if the guidelines range was correctly calculated. For defendants on direct review, the consequences of Judge Ikuta’s rule and a decision invalidating the guideline as unconstitutionally vague would be similar. But for defendants whose convictions had become final, they might not be (for reasons I briefly discussed in this essay co-written with Shakeer Rahman).
Godoy didn’t consider the possible resolution of the Guidelines predicament that Judge Ikuta floated. Perhaps other courts will. And hopefully the Sentencing Commission will, as it did after Johnson, reconsider its reliance on language that the Supreme Court has determined is hopelessly unclear.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


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Department of Zoology and Botany was established in 1950 and at was running in the same room till up to 1952. Smt.Leelavathi was the first Head of the department and established with well equiped laboratory. Our Department laboratory collected rare spencimens and some fossils which provides knowledge for different spencimens and the Department of Zoology got separated with a new laboratory and staff room in 1952. At present Sri.W.Sharanappa is H.O.D. of Botany and Sri. G.Mallana Goud is H.O.D. of Zoology. In 2005 One of the subjects of Life Sciences, Bio-Technology was introduced in the year 2005. Dr.F.C.Hosur, was the Coordinator of Bio-Technology Department at its inception. Later on Mrs.K.Anuradha was appointed as full time lecturer and at present Head of the Department.
Giving Research oriented knowledge to the pupils by involving them in seminars, workshops, conferences etc.
Conducting educational tour to the various places to gain the knowledge of habit and habitat of the wild life.
Giving exposure to the students by visiting Indian institute of Science, Dairy Industries, Fisheries, Poultry Farms, Zoo, Sancturies and Bio-Technology Research Centres etc.
To create awareness of INSITU conservation of wild life.
Students are exposed to cultivate the habit of culturing the useful bacteria in the labs.
DNA identification tests are conducted within the provided facilities for the purpose of students understanding.


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Nourishing, creamy (but without dairy), and naturally sweet, this soup is amazing. Super healthy and super tasty. Does it get any better than that?
1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden.
2. Add the ginger, cumin, curry, coriander, and cinnamon and stir briefly.
3. Add the carrots and broth, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 25 minutes until carrots are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
4. Pour everything into a blender, add salt, and purée. Add ACV if using.
Do you love this soup as much as we do? Let us know what you think in the comments!

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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The project will entail the placing of a remote automated weather station at the site of the Blue Mountain Lookout. The remote automated weather station is designed to be free standing and will be placed on existing level rocked pad. No excavation or vegetation removal will be necessary. Assembly and erection of the remote automated weather station is expected to take approximately two hours. Several metal stakes may be driven into the ground to anchor the station. The project area is located in Eastern Calaveras County just below the Peak of Blue Mountain.
The Classes of Exmeption to be used are 14 CCR §15303 - New construction; and Class 4 - 14 CCR § 15304 - Minor Alterations to land. The construction nof remote automated weather station will be done by hand and will be erected on an existing excavated pad.

industry_corpus2: Real Estate & Construction


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Tamanawas is an impressive 150' waterfall with easy access from Rt. 35. It's a shady hike through Douglas Firs and Cedars with a dry cave to explore behind the falls.
Starting at the East Fork- Tamanawas trailhead, begin your hike on East Fork Trail #650. This trail continues along the East Fork river for about a half-mile before coming to Tamanawas Falls Trail #650A. Take this trail, which follows Cold Spring Creek, up to Tamanawas Falls. To access the dry cave, scramble up the rocks along the right side.
Tamanawas Falls can be very powerful and give off a strong spray, so if you are looking to get up close or explore the cave you may want to bring along a rain jacket.
For info on snowshoeing here, check out this adventure.
Easy hike and a impressive waterfall. I would get there early especially in the summer because it will be busy.
This is an easy, quick hike to a beautiful waterfall. It can get very busy so I recommend trying to arrive as early as possible to avoid the crowds.
This place is especially amazing in March just as the ice is thawing and the green moss is peaking through.

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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shifter stuck in park.will only release if you press red button beside shifter.?
Isn't that supposed to be like that?
Needs battery power and foot on the brake to move it normally.
normally you just need to press brake pedal and you can select drive/reverse etc.
recently i have to press the red button to release the shifter from park.
hope this is not the start of deeper trouble??

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


text: Welcome to my little place here on the web. You can check out the Gospel Points podcast, a few of my sermons, read my blog or just explore all the other pages on the site. Thanks for stopping by!

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Antenna Design is having their second solo exhibition at Frederieke Taylor Gallery. For this show the theme of urbanity is explored through a series of imaginative outdoor and indoor installation ideas. Cleverly designed interventions propose street life experiences informed by the design duo’s observations of the behavior of the street crowd.
The interventions, in the form of street furniture and fixtures, resonate with people’s obscure yearnings and facilitate odd actions and temporary relations amongst strangers. Their presence in the particular context invites (inter)action and shifts the perception and experience of the various places. They pick up on current habits, give a new spin and encourage encounters.
A reactive light installation reminds us that the spectacle created by the city, also enters the seemingly private space of our homes. As neighboring high-rise buildings bring light into our apartments, the designers propose to bring a high-rise into an apartment as a light source that reacts to the inhabitant.
The work from this design duo, comprised of Sigi Moslinger and Masamichi Udagawa, reminds us that what makes a city thrive is the rich diversity of interactions on its streets. Hopefully some of these ideas can materialize in the future and realize their hypothesis in a sidewalk near you.


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RAMBLINGS IN THE ELUCIDATION OF THE AUTOGRAPH OF MILTON.
London: Printed for the Author by Thomas Richards 1861.
1st Ed. 4to. xxviii + 263pp. + [xviii]. 27 plates (waterstained in part). Ex.-libris W. Hilton Kelliher, some browning, original cloth, sm. nick to fore-edge of upper board, corners rubbed, recased with repairs to spine.


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This past Saturday saw downtown Frederick packed with people. They were mushed together on the sidewalk, shoulder to shoulder. Jammed together as if some great spectacle were about to unfold. And indeed, 25 cyclists were about to race around downtown Frederick, in a criterium style race. For those not in the know, a criterium, or crit for short, is a timed, hour long race. The racing takes place on a small closed course, often in an urban environment. There are plenty of hard corners, sprint points, little hills, and usually, a few crashes. It is, in short, a great spectator sport. You can see the racers go by a number of times, and if you stand in the right location, one can usually see a fair amount of the course.
These 25 brave cyclists lined up at the start line sporting unique outfits and unique mounts. The look was 1880, and the bikes were vintage and reproduction high wheelers, also known as penny farthings. Big bikes with huge front wheels and tiny rear wheels. At best a rudimentary front brake. Solid rubber tires. Hard to handle, harder to race. A bike made for history buffs who live on the edge.
1886 in LA. Obviously they are on their way for a No Whip Soy Latte with extra vanilla.
The crowds were huge. The weather was perfect. There was cheering, clapping and laughing. The tone race was fun. Riders catered to the crowd, with tricks, outrageous outfits and big smiles. Each lap went by quickly, and there was always something to see. I am sure downtown Frederick pulled in a bunch of money, as the race ended dinner time. I was watching with a knot of cyclists, and all of us were saying how this boded really well for future races in Frederick City, something that has only ever been tried out, on a much smaller scale in Baker Park. We knew that we could point to this event with pride, a prime example of how a race should and could be run. It was ammo for our future arguments!
Eric Rhodes, on the left there, organized the event.
Then tragedy struck. Final lap, racers exhausted but pushing it. Two wheels touched, and Alison Tropey, a racer sporting a flashy green jockey outfit was on the ground, having fallen from her high perch onto the curb in a high speed corner. Assistance was immediate, but the injury severe. She was flown out to a shock trauma center in Baltimore. Condition Critical. I heard today that she was going to be released with the next few days, after a few tests, but the general outlook is positive. Seeing Alison on the ground made my heart wrench. I watched from 20 feet away as she was loaded onto a stretcher. She was perfectly still, to the point where we assumed she had been knocked cold by the impact. She was, for the record, wearing a contemporary helmet.
Alison is an experienced rider. Her antique bike is a hard beast to handle, but we watched her ride it with aplomb for a solid hour. Her accident was just that, an accident. In any race situation there is the possibility for such an incident to occur. Racers have to sign wavers to that end. They know what they are getting into, 100%. But none of this allays the pain we feel on a human level. And none of it will matter when we bring up all of the good things about the race to the city in the future. The crash is a moral black spot on a grand day, and an otherwise highly successful race. When future races are proposed, anyone could shut it down, just by bringing up that crash. It doesn’t matter that people are killed on route 15 or I-270 on a semi routine basis. It doesn’t matter that you can trip on the sidewalk and get a very similar injury as Alison.
Every time someone gets creamed on a bicycle by a car, it scares 20 people off of the roads. A week doesn’t go by when we hear about someone who is afraid of the road because they saw X or Y article about a bike fatality. Bicycle crash stories are blown way out of proportion. They are different than car crashes, and it’s easy for people who don’t ride to get riled up about them. Statistical context is everything however, and bicycling is statistically way safer than walking, running, boating, hiking or driving. In Maryland, 1.3 people out of every million are killed on a bike each year. In 2010, nationwide, 32,885 people died in cars. 618 died on bikes. The majority of those injuries happened at rush hour, in urban environments. The riders typically were in their early 40’s. Commuters, in other words. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does not tell you whose fault the accident was, just that it happened, leaving you to make your own guesses as to who was on their cell phone when the accident went down.
I hope city and county officials are going to be able to look behind Alison’s unfortunate wreck. We wish her the best, and we have our fingers crossed for the future of cycling events in Frederick as well.
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“We believe that you can take the BOY out of BOMBAI(Y), but you cannot take BOMBAI(Y) out of the BOY… “. This holds true for us (founders of this Cafe Mrs. Sakshi & Dr. Indraneel Adkar). We moved out of Bombai (Mumbai -The city as its now known) but could not get the Bombai(y) (our emotion/feeling) out of us. Our love for Bombai(y) and its food has led to the creation of Bwyta Bwyd Bombai (3B’s).
Bwyta Bwyd Bombai (3B’s) – which simply means Eating Bombai(y) food, thrives to bring the best of Bombai(y) Street food to Cardiff . Authentic and delicious street snacks and mini meals brought to you for a taste experience of its kind. A very interesting fact about street food is that it entices most of your senses i.e the sense of touch, smell, sight and taste. We too give you an opportunity to entice your senses and encourage you to eat your meals without the aid of cutlery.
At 3B’s, we would like to tantalize your taste buds with some exceptional street food, which is stylish but casual! We have maintained a menu based on home recipes with an understanding of fine-tuning tastes of the 21st century. Our food aims to comfort as well as inspire and satisfy the demanding palate of our diners. We are very vigilant and obsessed of our ingredients ( spices) knowing that true flavor needs to start from the genuine good quality raw material.
Our Meals are quick and they will satiate your hunger at anytime of the day.
NO RESERVATIONS REQUIRED to experience the taste of Bombay food.
So come indulge your self our Style.. Bindaass (without any inhibition)!!! any time and we’ll be happy to serve you!


text: Wichita Wholesale Houses is a real estate investment company. We are full-time property investors in Wichita and specialize in finding those hidden house deals that you normally only hear about… usually at 30-50% off retail value. With our proprietary marketing systems we find the best properties in foreclosure, bank owned foreclosures, Wichita investment properties for sale, handyman deals, fixer uppers, discount homes, distressed property, and buy them at great win-win prices for both us and the home seller. We then pass these deals along to our preferred buyers who are looking for great investment properties or for just a great house to live in.


text: Setting the tension will be one of the first adjustments you will make on the spinning wheel. Too little tension allows the bobbin to turn at the same speed as the flyer, therefore, preventing the yarn from winding onto it, and causing the yarn to become overtwisted the more you treadle. Too much tension will stop the bobbin from turning, and the yarn will wind on too quickly before it gets enough twist into it. The correct amount of tension will slow down the bobbin to a different speed than the flyer, and allow the yarn to be held with ease until the desired amount of twist is achieved, and then wind onto the bobbin, smoothly, when it is released.

industry_corpus2: Manufacturing


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Join us this half term for a selection of award-winning animated shorts chosen by the British Animation Awards for children and their families. Programme 1 has been specially selected for 4-7 year olds, while Programme 2 (Wed 20 - Sun 24 Feb) is aimed at 8-12 year olds and features a dazzling variety of animation techniques, exploring stories and themes full of creativity and humour.
This is Programme 1: eight award-wining shorts - a more cheerful collection of stories from around Europe you will not find, full of music, colour and character (and no dialogue!).
From rising to setting, the sun is always cheerful except when everyone hides in the shade. How ungrateful!
How can one tiny bird find its voice amid the sounds and rhythms of the busy town?
Chop! Cut! Slice! Grate! A kaleidoscope of crazy fruit and veg to have you dancing in your seat; in French, the words ‘fou’ and ‘dingue’ mean ‘crazy’!
In a world crafted of wool, the postboy and his cat fly through the clouds and stars to deliver their parcels.
With one little rip of his cardboard box, Dodu’s imagination lets in the sea and sweeps him away to adventure.
In spring and summer the tree’s leaves keep the barber busy. What will they do in autumn and winter?
Across a crowded animal mobile, a lonely cow notices a smiley mouse.
Join us this half term for a selection of award-winning animated shorts chosen by the British Animation Awards for children and their families. Programme 2 is aimed at 8-12 year olds.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


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"A Survey of non-white social service personnel in the State of Oregon" by Phillis Benton, Patricia Riley et al.
The National Association of Social Workers and the Council on Social Work Education are concerned with the eradication of racism within the social work profession and the nation at large. Graduate schools throughout the country are presently attempting to come to grips with this elusive and pervasive problem. The School of Social Work at Portland State University is among these schools.
In early 1972, the Portland State University School of Social Work formalized and adopted a specific policy regarding recruitment, education, and issues concerning non-white students and communities. In doing so, this school became the first School of Social Work in the Northwest, perhaps in the nation, to have a specific, examinable policy covering its position of graduate education for non-whites. However, the genesis of this policy had extended back to 1971 when the need for a specific, consistent policy regarding non-whites and the School was being realized.
It was during the subsequent task of developing this policy that the necessity for research in this area was keenly felt. The School of Social Work draws the majority of its students from the State of Oregon, specifically from the metropolitan area in and around Portland. The majority of its graduates choose to remain in Oregon to work.
However, it was learned that little or no systematic information was available concerning the needs and programs of the practice community for non-white social service personnel. Since the School is committed both to education and to the service of the community, it became obvious that descriptive and concrete data were necessary. This research practicum is an attempt to examine this heretofore unexplored area in the State of Oregon.
Benton, Phillis; Riley, Patricia; Southwell, Cynthia; and Wong, Dennis, "A Survey of non-white social service personnel in the State of Oregon" (1972). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 1687.


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Today I have a guest post from The Early Retirement Engineer, a 22 year old lover of life with a mission to reach early retirement by the age of 30!
For those of you who still working hard to decrease those numbers in the debt category, keep up the great work! Reaching zero and then watching the positive numbers get larger is a rewarding experience.
But what’s next after you reach a positive net worth? Chances are, if you’ve been following Amanda’s wonderfully wise words, you’ve likely been enjoying spending significantly less than the level that brought upon any debt in the first place. Now that it’s gone but your spending isn’t substantially increasing, where do you put those excess rivers of income?
Sure, you could stash it all away in a simple savings account. The problem is most accounts have negligible interest rates. My credit union’s savings account rate is .03%, meaning I’ll earn $0.03 per year for every $100 in my account. Factoring in inflation, any money I save there today will be worth roughly half as much 35 years from now. Not a great incentive to save.
Here’s where the stock market comes to the rescue. It’s a scary topic for many people, but it’s actually not very difficult to navigate. The easiest way to invest is through Vanguard index funds. They track the overall market, have amazingly low fees, and are as close to ‘invest and forget’ as you can get. Over time you’ll likely see 6-8% annual gains after inflation, meaning your money will roughly double ever 10 years! But that’s not the focus of this article.
Right now, we’re going to discuss three main investment buckets that you can put excess money to save for retirement (or early retirement). Not only will you see your money grow exponentially in the long run, the three accounts covered will return 30% or more in the first year because you won’t pay income tax up front!
Most employers offer 401k’s (Thrift Savings Plan for government employees), and many will match a certain percentage of your income that you contribute. Let’s pretend you have a $60,000 salary and your employer matches 5%. Essentially, your employer is paying you, dollar for dollar, to invest up to $3,000 of your income.
If you don’t save another additional penny, you absolutely must contribute at least the amount of your employer’s match or you’re essentially throwing away, in this example, $3,000 of income. It’s actually greater than that, because by the time you use that money, it will likely have doubled multiple times. Even if you have credit card debt at 25% interest, you’re still coming out ahead by earning the 401k match before paying off the debt.
If you are still weighed down with debt, I’d recommend contributing only enough to your 401k for the full benefit of your employer match. Every other spare cent should be going towards eliminating those ugly red numbers.
If you happen have extra income though, you can contribute up to $18,000 in 2016 (plus an extra $6,000 if you’re over 50). That number also scales every year for inflation.
While an employer match is wonderful, the biggest downside of the 401k is your investment options are limited by what your employer offers.
If you don’t already contribute to your 401k, go talk to your employer yesterday about starting! I don’t know anybody that would throw away free money.
On top of an employer-based retirement account, you can contribute up to $5,500 in 2016 to your own retirement account ($6,500 if you’re 50 or over). The same tax incentives apply for an IRA. The greatest benefit over the 401k is you have much greater control on where your money is invested!
Again, while exact investing strategies would take many thousand-word articles to discuss, typically the best and easiest route to go is a Vanguard index fund, such as VTI. Because index funds are a massive conglomeration of stocks, they perform similar to the S&P 500.
Yes, you may lose some money tomorrow, but you don’t care at all what your shares are worth until the day you sell them. In fact, until you retire and begin to sell, you like it when the market is down because it means stocks are on sale and you should buy more!
The volatility of the market is the number one factor that scares people away from investing. But because you’re investing for 10, 20, or 50 years down the road, daily fluctuations shouldn’t bother you.
I opened my IRA in 2008, literally days before the first big crash of the Great Recession. It was only a few thousand dollars, but that was most of the money I’d ever earned at 14 years old. If a freshly-minted high schooler can make it unscathed through such a traumatic experience and still be confident about continuing to make retirement contributions, you can do it too!
Unfortunately, there are a couple downsides, but with the correct planning, they can be minimized. Both the 401k and IRA are not taxed when you contribute, nor do you pay taxes on any market gains while that money is invested. However, you will be taxed when you take any money out after you retire.
The idea though, (besides more money earning investment gains) is you’ll be in a lower tax bracket when you retire. With a frugal lifestyle, you’ll likely be close to the zero percent tax bracket!
The other catch is, once you put money into a traditional retirement account, you can’t withdraw any of that money before 59 1/2 unless you’re okay paying a penalty. There are a few ways around this, but it’s probably better to not need that money and you’ll never have to worry!
The most underutilized (and potentially most helpful) type of tax-advantaged account is the health savings account (HSA). To have an HSA, you must be enrolled in a high-deductible health insurance, but unless you’re way riskier than your insurance company believes, statistically you’re losing money if you’re not!
An HSA can be thought of as a personal insurance plan with a massive discount. Each year you can contribute $3,350 for an individual ($6,750 for a family). While IRA and 401k contributions are subject to the 7.65% FICA taxation, HSA contributions are 100% tax free. Your HSA can be invested just like other accounts, and the gains are likewise untaxed.
If you happen to have an extra $27,000 of disposable income, great! Why not max out every account?
If not, where should your money go first? Here’s the order that I’d suggest and why.
1. Contribute to your 401k up to the employee match. Again, you’ll essentially be increasing your salary by 3-6% depending on the policy. Don’t contribute more yet though, unless your employer offers an amazing investment portfolio.
2. Max out your HSA. Not only do you not pay FICA taxes, you can pull money out at any time for qualifying medical expenses. Added flexibility for free is always a good thing. And after 65, it basically turns into an IRA.
3. Max out your IRA. You have the same tax benefits as a 401k, but more flexibility for where you invest the money.
4. Max out your 401k.
Again, this money should NOT be something you plan on needing in the next 5 years. It’s long term savings. But if it would be sitting in the bank anyway, why not put it to use while decreasing your tax burden?
Speaking of tax savings, how much can you actually save? Here’s a fictional example of a single person living in California, earning $70,000 per year with no special tax deductions. For this exercise, I’m using an online tax calculator.
If this fictional person needed every cent of their take-home pay and thus didn’t invest anything, they would pay $19,655 in income taxes. On paper they’re getting paid $70,000 but, in reality, their true salary is only $50,345.
But let’s go back to the 401k employer match at 5%. Adding another $3,500 brings the total saved to $10,613! Of course not everybody is able to save $27,000 of their salary every year, but no matter what you’re able to afford, the benefits of saving for the future are vastly underrated in today’s society.
For full disclosure, while I’ve done substantial research, I am not a financial professional. Please do not take anything written here as official professional advice. However, luckily you don’t need the help of a professional to start investing. A little online research should be plenty to get you on the right track.
Again, if you’re an absolute beginner, I’d recommend checking out Vanguard.com. A short Google spree will reveal it’s an industry favorite for individual investors.
If you’re looking for guidance from a professional advisor, you’re welcome to contact me at theearlyretirementengineer @ gmail.com and I can help point you in the right direction.
Happy saving for your future!
The Early Retirement Engineer is an electrical engineer by trade but is mostly invested in making the world a happier, richer, and better place. For some unknown reason, he’s long been able to see past the consumeristic group-think that grips Western society and leads to over-taxing the world’s natural resources while leaving us all struggling under mountains of stress-inducing debt. His philosophy is focusing on maximizing happiness rather than buying a ton of stuff because his neighbors do. The result is the ability to retire after an incredibly short forced career of under 10 years, and permanent extreme happiness! He shares his insight on his blog at www.theearlyretirementengineer.com.
*The Early Retirement Engineer and I found online tax calculators aren’t created equally. Please note that there may be slightly different results with each calculator. The point is contributing to the tax advantaged accounts can save you thousands in income taxes each year!
Thanks for the great overview on tax advantaged savings. Definitely useful for any new grad who is trying to learn how to handle their money. I really wish I had known about this stuff when I was in college.
TOne bonus retirement account for folks who are independent contractors would be to look at solo 401ks. Alot of people get 1099 income from side hustles, but most of us have no idea that we can put some of that money away in our own retirement savings. If you’re in a position where you are maxing out all of your accounts, you could pick up a 1099 independent contractor gig and put away just a little bit more.
Nice comprehensive overview! I am so thankfully I began blogging because I was able to learn a lot more about these accounts before I graduated college. I still need to set up my Roth IRA but am waiting to begin work in November to pump some money into it before year end.
The HSA is the hidden gem of the tax advantaged accounts. Unless Congress changes anything everybody should be maxing this one out every year.
I’m glad you discovered a lot of this so young! Time makes an incredible difference for investing. As for the Roth, that is sometimes the best way to go if you’re in a low tax bracket. You also get some helpful flexibility, most notably you can withdraw penalty-free 5 years after you invest. However if you’re deciding based purely on savings, I’d almost always go with a traditional IRA. You should compare your current marginal tax rate to your projected total effective tax rate when you’ll be withdrawing the money. A traditional IRA also translates to a larger investment, which can actually make a substantial difference. Both options have great incentives and it comes down to your personal situation.
As a side note, if you’re interested in the possibility for an early retirement, I’ll be publishing an article on my blog soon about combining traditional and Roth IRAs to take advantage of the benefits of both.
We have never had an HSA, but maybe someday. I think it is a great savings tool. We have always used the Roth IRA, plus our employer accounts at times. But I have been looking into other options now that I have a new savings goal.
We have a HSA and IRA, double the tax savings. Great post!
I am amazed at how financially savvy this generation is. I was playing laser tag with my boyfriend when I was 22. The words “tax advantaged” most certainly would not have crossed my lips. Investing at 14? Good lord, man! How different things would have been for me if I had been more financially intelligent upon graduating college. I certainly plan to do whatever I can to help my children with this. I only just a few months ago got rid of my terribly performing 401K and put it into an IRA that I control. It is doing so much better now. Wish I would have contemplated that sooner? We also have 529’s for our kids, which are another great tax-advantaged benefit that I think makes a lot of sense.
Financial literacy at a young age almost always starts with parents , so definitely introduce some of these ideas early! Starting as young as I can remember my parents gave my two sisters and I a $3 weekly allowance. We had to put $1 towards savings (in order to spend it we had to have a “plan” for it well in advance of the money being available, teaching delayed gratification), $1 towards charity (teaching generosity), and $1 for checking (to do whatever we wanted with!) Of course we also had a ledger book to record deposits and withdrawals (always track your money.) It’s a fun and unique way to teach money at a young age and worked wonders for my siblings and me.
Great job being proactive with relocating your 401k (and utilizing it while it hopefully provided some usefulness)! You unfortunately ran into the big downside of an employer-based retirement fund: limited and sometimes poor options. And 529’s can be great options, especially if started early. Keep up the good work!
I am crossing my fingers that we are getting an HSA at our company this year, they sent a survey out and I was lobbying for everyone to reply saying they would use it.
Definetely take advantage of 401Ks and Roth IRAs already. Really hoping we can hit all 3 soon!
I love. love, love the tax advantages of the HSA, but having one does mean having a high deductible health insurance plan. Which, no doubt, makes you think twice before running to the doctor!
This is one of my favorite topics right now. I think it’s very overlooked from a personal finance perspective and not enough people are making it a priority. Good overview of the options!
You’re totally speaking my language here! I absolutely love the fact that saving money in tax-advantaged accounts allows me to keep thousands of dollars for myself rather than paying Uncle Sam. We’ve been hitting the IRS max for a little while now, and its awesome!
Its funny – Whenever anyone asks me how much they should be saving for retirement, I always tell them: Save all of it! Max out your retirement accounts if for no other reason than the fact that you avoid taxes. I like a good deal, and this is about one of the best ones you’re ever going to find!
I have to admit that I am not nearly as familiar with HSAs as I should be. Thanks for the great overview and more importantly congrats on getting started early. Contributing to your IRA when you are 14 is amazing. I thought I was rich and smart when I was 14 and took the $300 from shoveling driveways into my local bank.
Nice post! What if your employer does not offer a high deductible health insurance? Is there an alternative route? Can you also shed some light on how much out of pocket expenses one would incur for a few primary care visits per year like annual health check up, and minor illness like throat infection etc?
Hi Michael! In order to have an HSA, you have to have a high deductible health insurance plan (minimum deducible of $1300/year individual or $2600 family). So, if your employer doesn’t offer one, there is no option to open an HSA unless you get private insurance with a high deductible.
Each insurance plan is different, so it’s hard to answer the questions about out of pocket expenses, but I can tell you our experience, with our plan. Our deductible is $3000 in network and $6000 out of network (family), so a bit higher than the minimum, especially if we go out of network. Our annual check-ups and preventative care are generally covered 100%, but we are on the hook for all other expenses. A typical visit to the doctor runs around $100-$120, so it adds up quickly. Our daughter has been experiencing some asthma symptoms, so the costs are stacking up there. I’m guessing between regular doctor visits, the pulmonologist, and the immunologist, we’ll be looking at $1000-$1500 just for this alone. Thankfully, we max the HSA, so the money is there if we want to use it.
Nice! I am also a huge fan of Pre-Tax savings. I would even suggest maxing out your 401k before paying off debt such as student loans or mortgages. Saving 40-50% more money via Pre-Tax accounts which will earn 6-8% will get you further than paying off tax deductible debt at 2-6% interest.
We’ve only recently discovered the true gem that an HSA is. We’re using it to pay for kids’ braces and to save for future health care costs. Got to take advantage of this one even if you choose not to take advantage of the others!
We used the HSA for braces too! It’s great to be able to use the pre-tax money for these expenses. The tax advantages of the HSA are really unbeatable.
We’re approaching the annual benefits upgrade in my company, I’m looking forward to finding out more information on the HSA.
You are the only other person I know who has been putting money in a Roth IRA since high school. I started at 16 when I got my first summer job and I thought my dad was crazy when he told me I should invest a portion of my summer earnings. I (reluctantly) took his advice at the time, and the gains I’ve seen over the past 8 years is pretty impressive (although I most likely won’t be retiring at 30 like you plan to).
It pays to have parents who stress the importance of personal finance at a young age!
Love this, Colleen! I was just discussing this with my 16 year old yesterday and am encouraging him to start now. He is reluctant, but I’m considering offering up a matching incentive to get him started. Thanks for stopping by!
My dad matched a portion as well (Christmas and birthdays). I hated him for placing such an emphasis on investing when I was in high school, but I’m thanking him now. It’s a strategy that I’ll probably use with my future children.

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The Navajo Nation is the largest Native American "Reservation" in the United States covering over 27,425 square miles. Significant sections of Northern Arizona and New Mexico and southern Utah make up the Navajo land.
In 1868, after five cruel years of imprisonment at Bosque Redondo, the Navajo endured the Long Walk home. Trading posts were set up on the Navajo land, and trade became very important to the impoverished Navajo who were rebuilding their lives again.
Each post had a name, and, more importantly, a trader, who often wore many hats - for example, that of doctor, translator, lawyer, and businessman. These traders had a great responsibility in acting as a middle man between the Navajo people and the "outside" world. Being a trader was often a very solitary lifestyle, but they sometimes married Navajo women, had children, and lived more intimately within the Navajo culture. Where Navajo weavings made for trade were concerned, the trader exerted some influence on the weaver's choice of color and pattern, to better suit the aesthetic needs of the tourist or collector. Over time, blankets and rugs from the same region developed a general look, and became identified with the region or by the trading post from whence they came. Consequently, a red field rug with heavy cross or central lozenge motifs is often regarded as a "Ganado," for this style of color and pattern was a favorite of the famous trader, Lorenzo Hubbell of the Ganado, Arizona trading post.


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Anna Heinrich sported an unusual bikini in Byron Bay.
Anna Heinrich has baffled fans over her optical-illusion bikini.
Currently in Byron Bay with hubby, former Bachelor Tim Robards, the blond-haired beauty posted an Instagram snap of herself posing in what appears to be a striped, nautical red-and-white bikini. But all is not as it appears.
"Spot the dots. Do you only see stripes?" she wrote alongside the post.
Commenters appeared confused, with one asking: "Are the stripes made of tiny polka dots? "This kind of thing can keep people up at night."
Among a string of compliments for her toned-looking body and protruding abs, were fans still trying to crack the code.
"I only see stripes, no polka dots," one person said, while another joked, "I'm dizzy now after noticing all the stripes."
She has left followers hanging since she posted the image last night.
Heinrich and Robards, who tied the knot in June, after five years since meeting on The Bachelor, were in the coastal town to celebrate their friend's wedding.


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There are many benefits of employing a Captive insurance program, including cost savings. In fact, we have seen companies that are fully-funded on a premium basis realize savings of 12% – 15% in the first year alone. But, what does that mean? It’s hard to imagine a percentage of savings without attributing real dollar figures to it.
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Carruth admits he's nervous and concerned about how he will be received by the public when he is released from prison.
The 44-year-old was released from prison in North Carolina Monday morning after serving more than 18 years for conspiring to murder the mother of his unborn child.
Carruth was found guilt of conspiracy to commit the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, who was eight months pregnant with Carruth's child at the time.
Rudolf is referring to Van Brett Watkins, the man convicted of shooting and killing Cherica Adams in November 1999.
Closs was reported missing after her parents were found dead in Barron early in the morning October 15. A previous search involving 100 volunteers along Highway 8 failed to turn up anything of note .
Over that same stretch, Devin Funchess, also 24 years old, has amassed 1,214 yards and 11 touchdowns, albeit on 33 more targets. Cooper gives the Cowboys a legitimate No. 1 receiver option, while the Raiders continue to stockpile first-round picks.
Bolt has been looking to make a career in football since he retired from athletics following the 2017 World Championships in London.
Chancellor Lee Adams and his grandmother Saundra Adams at Freedom Park in Charlotte in early November previous year.
Saundra Adams has previously said she would forgive Carruth and could even allow him to have a relationship with his son - although he will never be allowed custody. "I have to exist out there and it just seems like there is so much hate and negativity toward me".
Carruth and his attorney continue to dispute that claim. Finding him not guilty of first-degree murder meant that the death penalty was off the table and paved the way for his 18-to-24-year sentence. "I still have to work". So that's what I'd want to change.
In recent interviews, Carruth has been attempting to make amends and says he wants to build a connection with Chancellor. He said he hoped to, "try to be the father that I should have been from day one", but chose to "no longer be pursuing a relationship with Chancellor and Ms. Adams". I really do. We can talk about how this has affected my life and my family and what it's been like to go through the 19 years.
"Chancellor will be raised either by me or, after I'm gone, by someone else who loves him and who knows him", Adams continued. Kennedy, who drove the vehicle, was released in 2011.
Carruth, 44, was released from a minimum-custody facility at Sampson Correctional Institution in Clinton, where roughly a dozen news trucks and throngs of reporters awaited the former National Football League first-round pick's release, the Charlotte Observer reports.


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So the house in Vegas is starting to fill up nicely, we have NestaRasta & Ketan7581 crushing it right now at the house. Ketan had his best day ever yesterday, so very proud of him for that!
Bodeye & I picked up Onopro from the airport last night and it was a bit of a sweat as we didn't know what he looked like or anything, but ended up finding each other and our first stop was to the Rio to let him experience a little bit of the WSOP.
We were lucky enough to catch a bit of the $10k Stud H/L event where there were around 25 players left. Those included a steamed Phil Hellmuth who looked like he could blow at any time, Jen Harmon, who is even smaller in person which was hard to believe and other notables, Dario Minieri, Brandon Adams, Steve Zolotow, John Juanda and a few others I'm sure I missed.
So in the Rainman Poker House, that is the one and only time you will be down at the Rio as we want to keep our students as far away from the strip as possible to avoid any temptation and focus on why they are here, and that is to make a living playing poker everyday, not following a pipe dream.
Now I must mention about the Profiting Prophet, known simply as the Rainman. Nick just today put in 535 games. The man is a beast and does on a daily basis what most having trouble doing in a month.
Now eBecks18 is flying out tomorrow and Fried Liver will be out on Thursday, so the house is filling up nicely and it is great to see the progress just in this short time, means we are doing something life changing for everyone, and that is to show them what freedom looks like with a lot of hard work.
Make sure to watch Nick on PokerStatic, great show and very entertaining!
Time to wrap it up and I'll make sure not to have such long breaks between blogs.


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The Brooklyn Heights Loft occupies the top two levels of a converted YMCA building. The owners requested that the space be remodeled to create a space where both of their individual, extensive collections of art and books could coexist. They also required a home that would be great for dinner parties and entertaining.
The building was converted into apartments in the early 1980’s and the loft had not been renovated since then. Hung ceilings were removed throughout the space to create large, open spaces where rooms had previously felt cramped and small.
The window wall at the open living / dining room was completely covered with adjustable bookshelves with window seats to contain their collection while hiding unattractive radiators and emphasizing the grand scale of the wall. The existing steel staircase was “re-dressed” to create an attractive and sculptural stair reminiscent of the huge, original building entry stair. A long line of painted wood hooks was placed at the entry beneath the stair for easy coat storage. The powder room at the entry was improved with a salvaged door, vintage wallpaper and a rewired, vintage chandelier. A new open kitchen was installed to replace the dark, cramped kitchen and a small found space behind pipes was utilized as a walk-in pantry.


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A bill being considered in the Iowa Legislature could make it a crime for young people to come home and surprise mom and dad with a nose ring.
House File 33, sponsored by Rep. Kevin Koester, R-Ankeny, would require parental consent for those younger than 18 seeking any non-earlobe body piercing, making the violation a simple misdemeanor for both the piercing specialist and the person receiving the piercing.
"Even minors have the right to freedom of expression," said Daniel Zeno, a lobbyist with the American Civil Liberties Union who spoke against the legislation. "And there is a long and storied history of people using body art, including piercings, to express themselves. And what this does is it says a minor can’t express themselves in this particular way."
Legislators also said they have concerns with the bill as it's currently written.
"Are we talking about professional piercers? Or are we talking about two 14-year-old girls who decide it’s going to be a good idea to pierce each other’s ears with safety pins?" asked Rep. Liz Bennett, D-Cedar Rapids. "Do we think it’s right that Kimmie Gibbler gets charged with a misdemeanor for piercing D.J. Tanner’s ears?" she asked, referencing an episode from the early '90s television show "Full House."
Rep. Megan Jones, R-Sioux Rapids, said legislators also will need to consider how piercing specialists will be able to ensure young people have parental consent, and how that consent would work in cases where parents are divorced or unmarried but share joint custody.
But legislators also acknowledged the state does not regulate the piercing industry in Iowa, though some counties and cities have instituted their own rules. They said it may be time to consider changes.
Tattoo artists do face regulation, they noted. Iowans younger than 18 cannot get a tattoo even with parental consent.
Jones said she's heard from tattoo artists, who often also provide piercings, say they want some level of regulation. That would help them show consumers that they meet safety and cleanliness guidelines, Jones said.
"I think that’s a consumer confidence issue," she said.
Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Marion, led the three-person subcommittee that considered the bill Tuesday. She said the group would wait to advance the legislation until they can do more research and make some changes.


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So, if the Way of Love is best, how do I love?
I was having a conversation with a friend the other day and we were discussing that sometimes we don’t know what words to say or what to do for others. We want to express love towards someone, but we just don’t know what the other person will receive as love.
Jesus always knew what others needed. He always had the right words and actions to display love towards others, whether they wanted to hear it or not.
Jesus only said and did what His Heavenly Father told Him to.
God is Love, so His will is always Love!
So, God is the key to loving others!
Knowing God; spending time with Him in prayer and reading His word, and being obedient to all God says…this is the Way of Love!
The conversation with my friend the other day came to the conclusion that when we don’t know what to say or what to do, we must pray!
Love is a matter of the heart!
It was matters of the heart that God addressed when He gave Jesus understanding and insight to know what to say and do for others.
God knew the thirst of the Samaritan woman’s heart as she walked to the well that hot day in search of cool water to quench her thirst. God understood the disappointment, hurt, and shame she carried from five broken marriages and living with yet another man who wasn’t bringing her the fulfillment that she longed for.
God’s love for her was the answer to her problem, and Jesus was sent as the Living Water to draw her to Him!
For God alone could truly satisfy the thirst of her heart!
It was Jesus’ words of knowledge, given to Him from God, that caused this woman to bend her knee in belief that He truly was the Messiah!
God’s words of love quenched her thirst forever!
It is through prayer for others, talking with our Heavenly Father, that we discover LOVE for others.
Through prayer God opens your spiritual eyes to see beyond the physical circumstances and to understand their true thirst and the matters of their heart.
When you see beyond the physical and gain spiritual understanding it brings a love and compassion into your own heart that doesn’t come from yourself, but only from God, who is love!
Through prayer God convicts you of any wrong or judgmental thoughts or attitudes you may have that hindered your love for them, and perhaps has hindered their love for God.
When you see your own offenses and wrong attitudes you have the opportunity to confess your sin and be set free. And the amazing thing about that is – it sets them free as well!
Through prayer God fills you with the desire, the will, and specific ideas of how to be a vessel of God’s love.
As a vessel of God’s love you will extend grace and show loving – kindness they need so they will feel loved. Words and actions motivated by the love of God can be life-changing!
Through prayer your heart is changed, their heart is changed, and God reveals His love in amazing and miraculous ways you would have never thought to ask or could even imagine!
This is the way of LOVE!
If you know God today and have experienced His LOVE, it is because someone prayed for you. Even if there was no one here on earth who brought your name to the throne of God, Jesus is at the right hand of God, praying for you!
Jesus gave us the example of the Way of Love as He spent time in prayer, talking with His Heavenly Father, and by being obedient to what His Heavenly Father wanted Him to say and to do.
As Jesus called His disciples to “Follow Me,” Jesus calls us to follow His example and to walk in the way that is best, the Way of Love!
Who has God put on your mind to pray for today? If you choose to love someone through praying for them you will find God not only changes them by His love, but you too are changed by the love of God!
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The HP48SX is a discontinued model so generally the units we have are all second-hand. We test and refurbish all the units. All are under warranty for 90 days.
HP48SX Graphing Calculator. This is a precursor to the HP48GX. It's an excellent calculator.
Occasionally we carry the 48S, which is identical to the 48SX but without the expansion slots. This calculator is a great deal if you don't need expandability or are collecting these historic HP calculators.


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The vast majority of athletic footwear companies focus their research and development efforts on shock absorption and cushioning. While this is clearly important in the manufacture of athletic footwear, it does little to help increase the vertical leap of an athlete. In fact, most technologies in the athletic footwear market are in the heel area of the shoe, though jumping occurs in the forefoot just in front of the ball of the foot through the toes. The forefoot is the most critical part of the basketball shoe for vertical leaping and this is where the Athletic Propulsion Labs® Load ‘N Launch® system is located.
The technology itself features a unique device that serves as a “launch pad” housed inside a cavity at the front of the shoe, which compresses (The “Load” phase) and then releases (The “Launch” phase) as the athlete exerts force on the front of the foot. The patented Load ‘N Launch device (US Patent # 8,347,526 B2, # 8,495,825, # 8,621,766) is uniquely designed to capture the maximum amount of energy through the compression caused by exerting pressure on the forefoot and then releasing the energy through the propulsion and liftoff stage to increase vertical leap. The device works in unison with a high-pressure Thermoplastic Urethane shank that extends through the arch of the foot. This serves to help stabilize the foot and efficiently transfer energy created by the athlete toward the area of the basketball shoe that impacts vertical leap.
In testing situations, athletes have experienced increases of several inches on their vertical leap wearing Athletic Propulsion Labs® basketball shoes with the Load ‘N Launch® technology. In some cases, athletes who were the proverbial “inches away” from being able to dunk a basketball on the regulation 10-foot basket, were able to dunk the ball when wearing Athletic Propulsion Labs® shoes. These are not training shoes. Athletic Propulsion Labs® has created actual playing shoes designed to make players jump higher during a game – increasing the benefits to a player’s jump shot, rebounding, dunking and shot blocking ability.
While results will vary based upon the athletic ability and physical conditioning of those wearing Athletic Propulsion Labs® shoes, the Load ‘N Launch® technology is designed to provide an instant advantage to virtually everyone who wears the product and engages in jumping on a basketball court.


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England secured an impressive win on the first weekend of the Six Nations, beating Ireland by 32 points to 20. Eddie Jones’ men had come into the fixture as underdogs against a strong Ireland side, victorious against world champions New Zealand in November and in search of a second consecutive Six Nations title.
It was England, however, that was quickest out of the blocks, with winger Jonny May scoring after a minute and thirty seconds. The try came about through a combination of strong ball-carrying, decisive passing, and a harrying rapidity down the flanks. This was also present in England’s second try, which came soon after Ireland went ahead in the 25th minute.
Passing the ball with purpose from a ruck, Elliot Daly’s well-executed grubber kick spelled trouble for Ireland’s Jacob Stockdale who failed to bring the bouncing ball under control within his own in-goal area. He was pounced on by Jack Nowell, and the ball fell to Daly who scored to give England a half-time lead.
Ireland reasserted themselves and started to display dominance at the start of the second half. England’s lead was reduced to just four points through an Irish penalty. With the game in the balance, there was a strong sense that whichever team scored next would take the momentum and go on to win the match.
On the 65th minute this pivotal moment came. England once again attacked with blistering pace after a scrum. May’s kick over the Irish defensive line was met by Henry Slade, who charged onto the ball and scored. Owen Farrell then converted a long-range penalty soon afterwards, giving England a twelve-point cushion with ten minutes remaining.
Matters were made worse for Ireland when in the 75th minute Johnny Sexton’s wayward pass was intercepted by Slade who scored his second try, putting the match beyond any reasonable doubt and securing a four-try bonus point for his country. Ireland’s John Cooney scored in the 79th minute, but it was too little too late. On the day, England were deserved winners. Not only was this an important result, it was also an impressive performance that displayed great character and discipline.
In their next Six Nations fixture, England will face France, who will no doubt be looking to bounce back after a disappointing defeat to Wales in their opening game. Les Bleus squandered a sixteen-point half-time lead, going on to lose 24-19. Ireland will travel to Scotland, who for seventy minutes ran riot against Italy, building up a thirty-point lead. Fatigue clearly set in however, as Italy scored three tries in the final ten minutes. The match ended 33-20.
In the Women’s Six Nations, England kicked off their campaign in style, cruising to a 51-7 win against Ireland. France also won convincingly in their opener, beating Wales 52-3. England and France are joined at the top of the table with Italy, who beat Scotland by 28 points to 7.
The Six Nations is a competition steeped in history. Its high-stake matches and passionate national rivalries make it one of the most exciting sporting competitions. Even if you are not an avid rugby fan, it is certainly worth watching.


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With a stay at Abades Nevada Palace Hotel in Granada (Zaidin), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Alhambra and Generalife. This 4-star hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Alhambra and 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Granada Cathedral.
Make yourself at home in one of the 235 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/café. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.


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The aim of this study was to compare executive functions in patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) and temporal lobe epilepsy patients (TLE) after having excluded those who "failed" the Test of Memory Malingering. There are a growing number of reports that functional abnormalities are not distinctly restricted to the temporal lobe in TLE; executive function and working memory is also compromised (Stretton J & Thompson PJ, 2012). Deficits in working memory and executive functioning have also been reported in PNES (Chapman et al., 2011). Our hypothesis was that those with a diagnosis of PNES and TLE would exhibit deficits in executive functions and that no significant between- group difference would be evident.
Of the 97 PNES patients, 14 were males and 83 females, mean age at the time of study was 39.3 ±1.2 years and mean education was 13.65 years ±.291. Of the 89 TLE patients, 31were males and 58 females, mean age was 45.0±1.7 and mean education was 12.82 years ±.302. Both groups evidenced impairments in all measures. Eighteen to 23 percent of patients with PNES and 22 to 30 percent of patients with TLE earned scores < 2 standard deviations below the mean on all three executive function subtests. No significant differences were found between PNES and TLE on any measures (trail making, color word interference, verbal fluency and switching).
We found that a sizable number of PNES and TLE patients exhibited weaknesses on tests of executive function. Continued assessments of this cognitive area within these two groups are warranted. Future research directions include identifying contributory factors in deficient executive skills of these two patient groups.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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industry_corpus2: Gaming


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An indigenous family, one of the last forest people of old, copes with the unusual changes in their ancient environment, pressured by the imposing lifestyle and customs of the tribes on the plains.
Bagane Fiola is a filmmaker from Mindanao, in southern Philippines. His second feature film Baboy Halas (Wailings in the Forest) was selected under the Bright Future non-competition section of the 47th International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2017. It won the NETPAC Jury Price award during its World Premiere at the QCinema International Film Festival held in Manila Philippines in 2016. Recently, the film was given a Special Newcomer Award at the Internationales Film Festival Mannheim-Heidelberg in Germany in October 2017. Fiola is the founder and festival director of the Davao Ngilngig Film Festival, the first and only genre film festival in the Philippines. His previous works include the film Sonata Maria, which won Best First Film at the Young Critics Circle of the Philippines 2014, and several short films, which have been exhibited in various regional film festivals. (from Kaleido Asia Collaborative Film Program Southeast Asia and Japan 2018 by Jay Rosas).
During the early 2015, I worked on an experimental documentary film. It was during the early phase of its production that the conception of "Wailings in the Forest" was developed. On our first day of shooting in Mindanao, the southern part of the Philippines, I was fortunate to have listened to a wonderful fable told by a former rebel commander. He seemed to have mastered the art of telling the story of his Moro ancestors, passed on through a lyrical poem sang in their native tongue to each generation before it was written in Arabic in the 50’s. The first part of the fable really lingered in my mind. It is the story of the origin of their clan; how their first father was impassioned to wake up every night just to fall in love with a beautiful nymph, which only his eyes can see. To others, the nymph appears as a mere pig.
Eventually the story flourished beyond what I could imagine. Until “Wailings in the Forest” was produced, inspired by that wonderful fable.
Though “Wailings in the Forest” is a different story, I think it represents cultures beyond that of the Moros', for boar hunting is a common practice of the Lumad (the indigenous people in Mindanao), such as that of the Matigsalug tribe.
“Wailings in the Forest” had its international premiere at the prestigious 46th International Film Festival Rotterdam. I commend the filmmakers who, for 17 days, over 400 hours, roamed and braved the rainforest of Maharlika—one of the last forests in Mindanao—to capture beautiful and untamed stories that nature has provided us. With the blessings of Manama (god) and the guidance of the tribes people, the Wailings in the Forest lives on as we share it to the world.
"Winner of Special New Comer Award at the 66th Internationales Filmfestival Mannheim-Heidelber"
"Baboy Halas has returned to Mindanao with a Prize"


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We are actively seeking full and part-time Behavior Therapists(BT) and BCaBAs or BCBA candidates to work directly with children and families in the implementation of Individualized Behavior Support Plans. We are seeking therapists to work with families in our center and in the community on a variety of social and behavioral skills. The Behavior Therapist or BCaBA would be responsible for the implementation and data collection of student specific programming designed to teach functional communication, social skills, functional play, cognitive and self care skills. The BT and BCaBA will be under the direct support and supervision of one of our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA).
Ongoing training in ABA is provided to all employees, and opportunities for advancement are available. Applicants currently pursuing coursework related to ABA or BCBA certification strongly encouraged to apply. Supervision towards certification is available with employment.
Qualified applicants should reply to the Clinical Director with a letter of interest and resume. Please contact us via phone or email with any additional questions.


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22 November, Melbourne – align.me is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Furness of Manufacturship, as an accredited Funnel Coach.
After successfully completing his accreditation in Melbourne on the 9th of November, Jason will now sell and deliver Funnel Academy and Funnel Camp across Australia.
Jason’s career spans over 20 years in manufacturing enterprises where he has overseen the turnaround, transition, or transformation of many projects from single production lines through to entire business units of over 600 people as a General Manager.
He has particular expertise in and passion for businesses located in regional Australia.
As a General Manager, over a 3-year period in the middle of the GFC he led the Electrolux plant in Orange through a transformation program which took it from breakeven to 18% profit with multiple new export markets and the transfer of product lines from South East Asia back to Australia, all with no net job losses.
As an independent consultant he has worked on over 30 projects creating breakthrough results for SMEs from micro through to large-medium sized business.
As CEO, Jason oversees the development and delivery of the core manufacturship curriculum, leads the mentoring of business owners and managers through the core manufacturship process, and sponsors all manufacturship client projects. Several of these projects have been part of the implementation of Actions Plans from Enterprise Connect Business Reviews.
Funnel Academy – marketing training is a combination of classroom-style teaching, team workshops and peer networking, and ramps the performance of B2B marketing professionals with training in forming strategy, building campaigns, selecting tactics and measuring results.
Funnel Camp – marketing planning is a unique planning approach which addresses the most common sales and marketing management issue in business today – lack of alignment. Funnel Camp aligns sales and marketing leaders around a single plan – blisteringly clear and highly actionable – so that the confusion that arises from separate marketing plans and sales plans is eliminated.
Both products are underpinned by align.me’s proven B2B sales and marketing methodology, Funnel Logic.
The actual progression should be measured, so that tactics which work can be bolstered, and those which do not can be shelved.
align.me welcomes Jason to the fold, and wishes him all the best as a seller and deliverer of Funnel Academy and Funnel Camp.
Over 300 projects, twelve years and five continents, align.me has helped many companies to ramp the performance of their Sales and Marketing engines with clear plans and the skills to execute.
Our network of experienced and highly trained planning and training consultants (we call them Funnel Coaches) operate across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. They have the tools, processes and experience to help you to accelerate the growth of your business.
Ensuring you execute that plan with precision, by increasing your team’s skills with proven marketing training and sales training.
Clients include AXA, CA, Canon, Ernst & Young, GE, IBM, NEC, Nokia, Oracle, SAP, Sony, Telstra, Vodafone and World Vision.


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The Kansas City Symphony is excited to present the region's largest TubaChristmas event EVER. All area tuba and euphonium players are invited to join in the festivities. Early and accurate registration is encouraged. Friends, family and the general public are invited to attend the lunch hour concert to listen to the sounds of the season, tuba-style! Tickets are free, however advanced registration is required for concert goers.
TubaChristmas concerts are presented with permission from the Harvey Phillips Foundation, Inc., founded by Harvey Phillips in memory of his teacher, William J. Bell. Harvey Phillips is a distinguished professor emeritus of the Department of Music, Indiana University, and one of the most acclaimed tuba players in the world. He has commissioned more than 200 solo works for tuba and in 2008 was inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame. Phillips is a native of Aurora, Missouri and attended the University of Missouri prior to being accepted to the Juilliard School of Music in New York. Harvey Phillips received an honorary doctorate from the University of Missouri in 1987, in part for his national efforts to establish TubaChristmas as an annual tradition. For questions about this event please contact Stephanie Brimhall at (816) 218-2639.

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Seeing as a significant number of schools have moved the start of the school year to August, many students will be on summer break longer than usual. With so many free days, one challenge you need to complete this summer is finding a way to spend your free days wisely. While spending quality time with your family and loved ones is well and good, it's also your chance to finally get out and about, and explore.
As the weather gets hotter and summer goes into full swing, it's time to brush up on your swimming skills (or start learning them if you don't know how). To help you beat the summer heat, we've rounded up a list of must-try summer water sports and activities, and where you can go to try them.
Nature, including the wind, weather, and the water.
Where to try it: A great place to try sailing is in Palawan. Tao Philippines, described as 'one of the most pioneering cultural eco-tourism projects in the Philippines', takes visitors on a journey to the most remote locations in Palawan. These trips will take you on a sailing expedition centered on the idea of experiencing remoteness. This is not a tour, however, and there no itineraries. It's just you, maybe a group of friends, the open sea, your sailboat, and Mother Nature.
For more about Tao Philippines, their expeditions, and schedules, check out their website at http://www.taophilippines.com/.
What and why: Stand-up paddle boarding, or SUP, is essentially surfing using a paddle. This surface water sport, as the name suggests, requires you to stand up and paddle along while riding a type of surfboard. This water sport has considerably better views than, say, kayaking or canoeing (because of the standing position). It's also a great alternative if you're not into the fast moving water sports, such as surfing. Also, it's basically a full body workout done in the water-you not only get to cool down, you also get in a bit of exercise.
Where to try it: Try stand-up paddle boarding with SUP Tours Philippines. This local group is the first Academy of Surfing Instructors-accredited SUP instructor in the country, offering some of the best paddle boarding experiences that explores the Philippines in a unique way. Book your trip with them and you can take in the beauty of Bohol, Dumaguete, Palawan and other places at your own pace via a guided paddle board tour.
Visit their website at http://www.suptoursphilippines.com/ to check out their tours, packages and destinations.
Why do it: Kayak is one of only a few water sports that's perfect for all abilities and ages. Everyone in your family, from the little teens, young adults, to your grandparents can have a good time kayaking.
Where to try it: You can do kayaking in almost any beach, as long as you have the equipment. For the best views and experience, try the waters of Palawan, Boracay, Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte, Morong in Bataan, or practically any beach with crystal blue waters. When arranging your trip, contact local hotels and ask if they have kayaking equipment.
What and why: Kiteboarding is perfect for adrenaline junkies looking for the ultimate thrill. This water sport combines the maddening rush of surfing and flying. The surface water sport relies on the wind beneath your wings to fly or pull you through the water on a small surfboard.
Where to try it: Some of the best kiteboarding spots in the Philippines are in Palawan, Boracay, Ilocos Norte and Camarines Norte. You can book a kiteboarding trip with groups such as 250K Kiteboarding (http://www.kiteboarding-philippines.com/), or get in touch with resorts offering this activity.
What and why: Another thrill ride you can try is wake sports: wakeboarding, wake skating and waterskiing. This is perfect for when the waves at the beach just aren't pushing it enough for you to surf properly. Get towed by a motorboat or a jet ski and experience skimming the water's surface as you do flips, turns, and other techniques.
Where to try it: Probably the hottest destination nowadays for wakeboarding is the Camsur Watersports Complex in Camarines Sur. This unique watersports park is perfect for everybody, from first-time wakeboarders to professionals.
Summer is all about spending time in the water and making the most of your free time. So, book your trip now, put on that life jacket, and start crossing these off your 2014 summer bucket list.


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Are you prepared for the Winter Months? Let our De-Icing Products get you through it.
With the Winter months upon us, it is vitally important to prepare for the inevitable. With over 60 vehicles on our fleet, we appreciate the importance of keeping a business moving throughout the harshest Winter months. Failing to prepare can leave you stranded and cost your business thousands.
We can help guide you through it. We have the facility to offer a range of bulk and packed De-icing products to suit a variety of requirements. We are pleased to offer both White and Brown Salt options, which are available loose, bulk bagged or poly bagged.
We have access to thousands of tonnes of Brown Rock Salt and White Marine Salt across most of the UK Ports. Should you have a loose requirement, we can deliver via our own fleet of 29 tonne tippers across most parts of the UK. If your requirement is smaller, we can also deliver in 20 tonne loose loads locally. All material is weighed upon collection and despatch notes are provided upon delivery.
Poly Bagged Salt 25kg approx.
The ultimate in convenience, allowing you to transport the salt exactly where you need it in preparation for spreading. Available in 25kg approx. bags with 40 units per pallet. All of our packaging is plain and is free of any of our contact details, given you the option of resale to your own customers.
As a Salt supplier we can offer you the convenience of having the salt contained in bulk bags, which also helps reduce wastage and is better value than our poly bags. All of our bulk bags are filled to a capacity of 900kg approx.
All of our De-Icing Salts are sourced responsibly and are produced to the very highest standards. Both our Brown and White De-Icing salts comply and exceed BS3247 2011.
Contact us today for collected or delivered rates. Nationwide deliveries available.

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The prompt this week was to write a limerick. A limerick is a poem style that gained popularity in the early 18th century and has a strict form and rhythm. It is such an accepted form of poetry, many can finish the last line if the writing compels them to do so with rhythm and rime.
Limerick is a form of poetry, especially one in five-line, predominantly anapestic meter with a strict rhyme scheme (AABBA), which is sometimes obscene with humorous intent. The third and fourth lines are usually shorter than the other three.
According to some experts, a limerick isn’t a true or pure limerick unless it has an obscene element, and that clean limericks were just a “passing fad.” Edward Lear (19th century poet) truly popularized the form and was published in the papers, though he claimed these were not limericks.
Introduce a person and a place, with the place words at the end of the first line.
Line two continues the action, and rhymes with line one.
The third line sets up the “fall” of the person and is short and sets up the rhyme for the next line.
Another short line continues the action and rhymes with the line above it.
The last line is the punch line, and rhymes with the first and second lines. Sometimes this is a repeat of the first line through a twist of works, but not always.
The prompt was to write a limerick. Play with rhymes and storytelling, and attempt to create a twist at the end.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions