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By downloading or using the At your service app, these terms will automatically apply to you – you should make sure therefore that you read them carefully before using the app. You’re not allowed to copy, or modify the app, any part of the app, or our trademarks in any way. You’re not allowed to attempt to extract the source code of the app, and you also shouldn’t try to translate the app into other languages, or make derivative versions. The app itself, and all the trade marks, and other intellectual property rights related to it, still belong to Darek Rutkowski.
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You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings (for devices with iOS) or to your Google Play account settings (for devices with Android) after purchase.
Darek Rutkowski is committed to ensuring that the app is as useful and efficient as possible. For that reason, we reserve the right to make changes to the app or to charge for its services, at any time and for any reason. We will never charge you for the app or its services without making it very clear to you exactly what you’re paying for.
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industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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Portlandia’s passionate cyclist Spike returned from season one, and this year he’s engaged to his punk rock fiancee Iris. The two consult a wedding planner and give her an impossible set of visions and expectations: “If there’s anything you’ve done, we won’t do it,” Spike says, then Iris adds, “We don’t want anything that reads as ‘wedding.’” They request a flip book of factory photos, “people dying,” and a “preplanned but chaotic” element, and somehow the wedding planner whips up an abstract multimedia piece including a Hostess cake, screaming sounds, a wrench, and a tiny motorized windmill. “That’s everything we were talking about,” Iris says.
Of all the sketches that broke up the “cool wedding” plot, the best was the opening scene of Carrie dropping her iPhone. Between the dramatic slow-mo shot of the phone falling and its life flashing before her eyes – memories of using it to cheat at trivia night, plan e-parties, and triangulate direction followed by prophetic visions of Fred inevitably defriending her from his life since she doesn’t have his number written down – it’s both amusing and terrifying like the “mind-fi” technology loop sketch last season. The scene ends on a cartoonish note when the iPhone survives but Carrie falls and shatters into pieces, but it’s just another example of how Portlandia’s editing style has become as much a character as Fred and Carrie.
“Cool Wedding” has two cameos: Shohreh Aghdashloo (House of Saddam) as an author who visits the bookstore Women & Women First for a signing, and Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) as a customer who forgets his bags when he goes to the supergreen bag-free grocery store Zupan’s Markets. Both of these sketches had some good moments, like how Fred’s cashier gives McBrayer the condescending guilt-trip staredown at the counter (“The cashiers have been just rude. No hello, or how is your day going, or anything. Just a cold stare.” - from a Yelp review of Zupan’s) or when Aghdashloo’s character gets sucked into helping Toni and Candace with their printer problems. But it was the “You Go” intersection sketch and the curse of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari that, like the iPhone opening, show Fred and Carrie at their best – taking a singular social phenomenon like intersection overpoliteness or movie buffs, then deconstructing it until its ridiculous end, like how watching Dr. Caligari turns viewers into postal workers until they talk someone else into viewing it, Ring-style.
The “bro talk” of last episode also returned when Spike speaks with his buddies at the wedding rehearsal set in a high school gym. I love the wannabe-cool nonchalance Fred gives Spike in passing comments like “If you give me the finger during this, I’m gonna laugh, and you’re gonna know I am,” then when trying to comfort the last friend he picks after he and Iris briefly call off their wedding and divy up their friends and family dodgeball-style. “Sorry I made you so last, I’m all in my head,” Spike tells his last pick as he gives him a slap-hug on the back. “I need you to be my dude. You’re a good guy, and I’m a good guy, and we have to know that, all right man?” The ceremony has a gross but sweetly appropriate ending when Spike pulls out one of his ear gauges and slips it onto his new wife’s finger after the two admit their love for each other, and even though I couldn’t stand the squish sound when the gauge comes off, Fred and Carrie’s love is real enough to keep me invested rather than scoffing at a couple of TV-less punk snobs.
For the first time this season, the celebrity cameo sketches took a backseat to the weirdly awesome and evolving chemistry between Fred and Carrie and made for another strong episode. My only complaint about Portlandia – and it was my same gripe in season one – is how unavailable it is online considering the e-literate humor it churns out week after week, following it up with the always-dismissive line “Oh, I don’t own a TV.” That said, a cool wedding is the perfect place to showcase all the rare gifts Fred and Carrie bring out in each other, and I hope their awesomely happy and platonic union continues to last. God forbid they hook up and ruin it.

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Jostle’s shareholders added Lee Smith to their Board of Directors today.
Lee added “After 25 years of building successful teams, I’m excited to be involved in a potent new way to engage and empower employees”.
Jostle is enterprise software that glues companies together. It helps them connect their teams, reveal hidden expertise and engage their employees.


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The winning numbers on Wednesday 21st February were 9, 26, 27, 29, 31 and 47, with Bonus Ball 30. As well as the jackpot winner, there were over 34,000 other prizes given away, ranging from a €3 scratchcard for matching two main numbers plus the Bonus Ball to €1,699 for matching five main numbers.
Go to the Irish Lotto Results page for a full prize breakdown. You can also see the latest numbers for the Irish Lotto Plus 1 and Irish Lotto Plus 2 draws, which created thousands of winners. The winning Irish Lotto Raffle code was 1970.
This week’s success marked the largest jackpot since 25th October 2017, when a player from Co Tipperary banked €7.5 million. It is only the second time this year the top prize has been won.
A Daily Million player from Dublin also scooped €1 million in Wednesday’s evening draw. The game offers seven seven ways to win and is played twice a day. The winning numbers yesterday were 2, 3, 11, 17, 22 and 30, with Bonus Ball 31.
Following on from the two new millionaires on Wednesday, there is a great chance that Ireland could give away more spectacular prizes in Friday night’s EuroMillions draw.
The jackpot is up to €175 million, while a special event known in Ireland as the EuroMillionaires Raffle Draw is also set to take place. Everyone who enters Friday’s game will receive a unique code, and then 25 winners will be randomly selected on the night. The raffle is played by ticket holders across all nine participating countries and when it was last played on 28th October 2016 there were no Irish winners, so this Friday is your chance to make history as the country’s first winner.
You can take part in the next EuroMillions draw by visiting any authorised retailer in Ireland or choosing numbers online. Good luck!

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Skype for Web Now Supports Voice Calls on Chromebooks - OMG! Chrome!
Chromebook users can now make voice calls using Skype for Web.
The Skype web app is accessible from any browser on any operating system and lets Windows and Mac users make and receive voice and video calls through the browser.
But Chromebook owners have only been able to send and receive written messages.
Now it appears that the Microsoft service is making good on its pledge to offer true plugin-free VoIP calls through the browser.
“I just noticed today I can make voice calls via the Skype Web App on my Chromebook. Very exciting!
While Skype is now dwarfed by services like WhatsApp and Messenger, which can also be used to make voice calls, it is still a big-name, big-draw service that’s used by many. Familiarity alone makes this a big boon.
I’ve tried the feature myself and can attest that it is, indeed, working. Just head to the Skype for Web site, select a contact and click the blue ‘call’ button.
I was prompted to allow access to my microphone (a permission you’ll need to allow to use the service properly).
Call quality in the call I made was certainly adequate, and any flaws from my end could be blamed on my dated Chromebook’s internal microphone.
It’s also worth my noting that this rollout is not limited to Chromebooks. Linux users are also now able to make VoIP calls through both Google Chrome and Chromium.
Web-based calls aside, the thorny issue of Skype support for Chromebooks (or rather lack thereof) may soon be addressed by the arrival of the Skype Android app, which could be made available to Chrome OS users to install through the Google Play Store.
The Android app already works when side-loaded to run using the ARC runtime.


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Dolphin Discovery: A well-known attraction in the Cayman Islands is Dolphin Discovery. This site lies only 500 yards from the condo (across the street from the Turtle Farm). Here you can reserve a spot to swim with one of the most intelligent, beautiful, and graceful mammals of the sea Dolphins! A variety of packages will allow you to select the one that is just right for you and your group! The Dolphin Discovery photographers will have video and still photography available for purchase after your encounter, which will allow you to relive your adventure over and over again!
Cayman Turtle Farm: For educational purposes or just enjoyment a trip to the Turtle Farm is a must! Only 500 yards from the condo, this attraction is free after visiting Dolphin Discovery! Separate entrance fee is also available. View and experience turtles from 2 inches to 3 feet in size. Select turtle pools allow you to hold the aquatic friend if you can get your hands on them!
The Cracked Conch & Macabuca Tiki Bar Dont feel like cooking inside tonight or want to enjoy the view with a Rum Runner in your hands? Head on over to the Cracked Conch! It is within walking distance to the condo (about 200 yards). The Cracked Conch offers lunch and dinner including Caribbean buffet on Tuesday evenings while the Macabuca Tiki Bar livens up the beach party with live bands and dancing on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Cayman Motor Museum - Come on over to the Caymans Motor Museum. If you really enjoy cars, this place is for you! The motor museum is located across the street from the Cracked Conch and is within walking distance from the condo. Museum hours vary by date and day, so check the schedule listed. Come see some classic cars!
Less than 2 miles from the condo lies one of the worlds famous beaches - Seven Mile Beach. This white sand piece of paradise is perfect for the whole family. Visitors can relax in the chaise lounge chairs or sip their favorite beverage while relaxing in the canopied raft for four. The water is usually calm and peaceful. It also has restrooms and outside showers for your use. Come and appreciate the sunsets and warm water!
After youre through with swimming with the dolphins and meeting the Cayman turtles, head on over to Stingray City! During this adventure, you will be able to swim, kiss and feed the stingrays! So dont let the stingrays be left out! Book your trip over to Stingray City before the conclusion of your Cayman adventure.
Looking for some great shopping areas or additional adventures, Georgetown is the place for you! The capital city of the Grand Caymans, Georgetown hosts all major cruise lines. The city holds many different types of shops including jewelry, arts and crafts, food, rum, and clothing. So if you are finding it hard to pick that something special for someone, try the shopping in Georgetown! This is also the site of Jimmy Buffet's legendary Margaritaville, as well as the helicopter ride, glass bottom submarine, and pirate ship adventure.

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Your journey begins with sunshine on your shoulders and the heady scent of roses, and ends with a cool breeze of rose geranium as the sun goes down.
Organic Rose Geranium Flower Water cools and balances while potent, skin soothing botanical extracts of hibiscus, aloe, helichrysum, elderflower, nettle, and plantain leave skin hydrated, rejuvenated, and refreshed.
Use during the day, after a workout, during a flight, or on the beach to reignite your moisture levels and onto your pillow at night to gently send you to sleep.
Rose Geranium helps to create balance between oily and dry skin, keeping the skin supple while clearing congested skin and the aroma is beautifully uplifting and soothing.
Hibiscus Flower Extract: The flowers of hibiscus have antioxidant properties helping to maintain the skin's elasticity. Beautifully brightens your complexion and rejuvenates your skin.
Elderflowers have long been used in skincare for their softening, anti-inflammatory and beautifying properties. Evens out skin tone, soothes sunburn and refreshes the skin.
Lemon balm is a member of the mint family, and is a perennial herb which embodies a gentle, lemony fragrance. This beautiful herb holds an abundance of benefits and the exquisitely pure, sweet aroma of the oil promotes a feeling of relaxation and calm.
Ritual: Shake gently to disperse the active botanicals, mist onto face and press firmly into the skin. Complete with serum to lock in moisture. During the summer months store in refrigerator for an extra cooling facial mist.

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San Lotano Habano cigars by AJ Fernandez are strong, yet flawlessly balanced with a rich and full-bodied flavor. The Habano blend is unique because of its very RARE Brazilian-grown, Cuban seed Ligero wrapper, resulting in an extraordinary smoke.
Buy and Earn 55 points valued at RM0.55. What's this ?
Length (inches) Medium length (6" - 7 5/8"

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Montpelier will be offering free tours for those federal employees and their families through February 28. Visitors must present a valid federal ID in order to redeem offer.
From January 14 - February 28, James Madison’s Montpelier will be offering free tours for federal employees and their families.. Visitors must present a valid federal ID in order to redeem offer.

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i would like to ask if there is a way to have my desktop shortcuts, independent of my workspaces. i.e. download a file to workspace 1 that i do not want to see on workspace 2,3,4 e.t.c.
At the moment all workspaces are connected. Any change will apply to all.
At my knowledge this isn't an available option. Especially in gnome, that is supposed to be simple, and they will not implement it.
KDE? they are kind of close, you can chose which folder will show up as Desktop, or even none(desktop treated as a huge panel) and you can chose the background for each workspace.
If you want a lot of (useless?)customization, then you should try KDE, however now its quite buggy, i recommend to wait at least 4.3 .
EDIT: i think you actually can do that in KDE, but its still experimental, and can be configured only threw the config file.


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The Preserve at Oak Meadows Raises the Bar as a Course for the Community — and the Environment, Too.
ADDISON, Illinois — It’s faced fire over the years, and it’s faced more than a few floods, too. It’s been a victim of old age, outdated and outpaced by a game grown more sophisticated as the years went by. By most accounts, you see, ol’ Oak Meadows had seen better days. But the past, as they say, is prologue. And today, after careful planning, big ideas and a multi-million budget, the rebuilt, reborn, and renamed Preserve at Oak Meadows is living proof, in so many ways, that it’s never too late to be all you hope to be.
It’s an unseasonably warm, sunny fall day, the kind of bright, late-season Saturday that’s such irresistible catnip for golfers everywhere. It’s a good day to end up in Addison, a (somewhat) slower-paced suburb in Chicago’s southwest – ern side, to get a sneak peek at the new Preserve at Oak Meadows.
Pulling in to the parking lot, all that’s missing is a stately clubhouse towering past the putting green, temporarily replaced by a food and beverage trailer and a modest makeshift clubhouse. It’s a reminder of the disastrous 2009 fire that gave the Dupage County Forest Preserve a little pause, and gave it time to start thinking about the bigger picture for Oak Meadows.
It’s also a reminder of the beginning for Austin Kopp, the Preserve’s clean-cut, mild-mannered head professional, who started his career at the club not long before the fire.
The old Oak Meadows was built in the 1920s as private Elmhurst Country Club, and it enjoyed moments of glory over the years, including Ben Hogan’s incredible Chicago Open victory in 1941. But the private club slowly slipped into obsolescence, and was eventually bought by the DuPage County Forest Preserve District in 1985, renamed Oak Meadows Golf Club and opened to the public.
Like many of its peers in the Chicago area, the parkland layout was heavily treed and lightly bunkered, and the busy muni was a favorite among the locals, who teasingly called it, “Soak Meadows,” due to the frequent flooding of Salt Creek, which ran through its heart. Efforts to control the flooding ended up making matters worse, creating waterlogged fairways for days at a time.
So following the fire, the Dupage Forest Preserve found it time to rethink the property entirely. They also found the money, to the tune of $17 million, to turn the old Oak Meadows and its nine-hole Maple Meadows East course into a singular showpiece for the community. They hired Chicago-area architect Greg Martin to handle the remodel, and tasked him with working with the environment, not against it. If Oak Meadows had learned anything over the years, it’s that if you can’t beat Mother Nature, you’d better join her.
So they did. Martin and his team consulted with drainage experts, hydrologists, the Army Corps of Engineers, and even the Sierra Club to come up with a viable plan for the 288 acres. The answer they found was to give the Salt Creek a wide berth during the rainy season, removing 1,500 trees, and planting and building in 35 acres of new wetlands along the way.
The Preserve is home to a variety of birds, including the great blue heron.
All of that took time, however, and the facility shut down for two years from July of 2015 until it reopened for “preview play” late last year, before its grand opening this spring.
“Our ‘preview’ season went well, by all measures a success,” Kopp said. “We had a good problem to have — more golfers than we had tee times available, even on the weekdays. We had a lot of repeat customers coming back to us, but we had a lot of new visitors, too, so it was really cool to see.
“It’s lived up to our expectations and exceeded them in a lot of ways, too. We were waiting for that first big flood event and sort of, put the tires to the pavement, so to speak, and really make sure it meets the test. We got tested in the spring and in July, and we got floods that would’ve closed the old Oak Meadows for a week or more and done damage. And it didn’t impact the playing surfaces really at all. It’s cool to see it do what it’s designed to do.
But all of that would be for naught if the course didn’t live up to the expectations of the golfers, too. But fear not; Martin’s work blends the old with the new beautifully, preserving its past legacy on a championship track built for the modern era.
“It’s fun to see a lot of the old course mixed in with the new course, but it’s truly a brand-new course and a better product,” Kopp explained. “Better irrigation, better bunkers and materials, better grasses.
I was paired with two golf-crazy Chicago natives, John Searles and Pat D’Amico, who fondly remembered the former “Soak Meadows.” Both marveled at The Preserve’s new condition and character, and put the new club on par with some of Chicago’s best public offerings.
We played from just under 6,700 yards, a bit out of my comfort zone on a typical day, though a clip I found surprisingly playable. The Preserve, as it turns out, puts a premium on strategy, not just strength.
“It’s a mix of forced carries, but we try to get people to the right tees so those forced carries aren’t so much in some areas,” Kopp said. “Hole 11 (a 435-yard par 4) is a good example of that, hole 16 (a fantastic, 355-yard par 4) is good example of that. There’s room to put the ball in play, but you’ve got to hit it to the right area.
The tough-but-terrific 223-yard, par-3 10th hole.
The Preserve’s front nine preserved the parkland feel of the old Oak Meadows and Maple Meadows, while the back winds its way through reclaimed wetlands, pushing you to play over and around the Salt Creek.
The toughest par 4 on the course, the Preserve’s 461-yard ninth flirts with the Salt Creek throughout.
From front to back, The Preserve is a powerful new addition to the Midwest’s public golf scene, one that’ll leave you high, dry — and anxious to come back for more.
Please visit www.dupagegolf.com for more information.

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VALENCIA, Calif. – U.S. HealthWorks, a leading operator of occupational healthcare and urgent care centers in the nation, announced today that it has appointed Anthony Belott as Vice President of Business Development for the company.
Mr. Belott will lead the Company’s expanded business development function, reporting to CEO Daniel D. Crowley.
Mr. Belott joins U.S. HealthWorks with a 9-year track record of helping healthcare companies grow their businesses, most recently as co-founder and executive vice president of a subsidiary of Liberty Dialysis, LLC, a national provider of kidney dialysis services in the country.
Mr. Belott earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in finance from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Based in Valencia, California, U.S. HealthWorks was founded in 1995 and is the second-largest operator of occupational health care centers in the nation. With 158 clinics and worksite centers in 15 states and 2,000 employees – including approximately 350 affiliated physicians – U.S. HealthWorks centers serves thousands of patients each day throughout the country. U.S. HealthWorks centers help employers control work-related injury costs through quality medical care and effective management of claims and lost work time, specializing in early return-to-work programs, injury prevention and wellness programs.

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One of many of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan’s monuments; the Jama Masjid mosque was his final architectural commission. Most believe Jama Masjid is one of the largest mosques in India. The mosque is built from red sandstone and overlooks the Chawri Bazar in central Delhi. A prominent reminder of Mughal architecture; read on and discover the history of this famed monument….
Facing west, toward the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the Jama Masjid is built on a stone platform. You can access the mosque via three flights of stairs, on the east, north and south. The eastern gate served as the Royal entrance and is only accessible on weekends.
The largest interior space of the mosque is the prayer hall, accessible by eleven archways. The roof of the prayer hall comprises of three marble domes, one large dome in the centre with two smaller ones on either side. Each dome is topped with gold and covered with black and white marble stripes.
The two 40m tall minarets on either side of the domes, are decorated with marble and red sandstone stripes. Inside each minaret there are 130 steps leading to the top, however only one is open to the public. You can enjoy panoramic views of Delhi from the top.
Symbolising the ritual of baptism; the courtyard in front of the prayer hall features a square pool of water, used for washing hands, face and feet before entering the prayer hall. The courtyard itself, can fit up to 25,000 people and fills up every Friday at noon when people come to offer prayers.
Commissioned in 1650AD by Emperor Shah Jahan, the Jama Masjid stands upon the Bho Jhala hill in Shahjahanabad (Old Delhi). The mosque required the efforts of over 5,000 chisellers, calligraphers, and other artisans. This magnificent piece of architecture took six years to complete. The main building materials of the mosque included red sandstone as well as plenty of black and white marble. It is estimated that Shah Jahan contributed 1 million rupees to build the mosque. However, this doesn’t include the contributions of construction materials and precious stones by many Nobles.
Within the mosque there are many relics, and mausoleums. The eastern entrance used by royals and noblemen, leads to the central chamber as well as a mausoleum. The mausoleum holds the tombs of Sultan Ahmed Shah, his son Mohammed Shah II, and his grandson, Qutub-Ud-Din Ahmed Shah II.
In the North Gate relics you can view include a Qur’anic chapter written on deerskin, strands of the Prophet Mohammed’s red beard, his sandals as well as an imprint of his foot on a marble block.
The prayer hall in the western chamber has three domes on the roof and is accessible through the eleven archways. Mounted above the arches of these doorways you will find tablets of white marble inscribed with scriptures from the Qur’an. The floor of the mosque is finished with white and black marble in designs resembling Muslim prayer mats. Thin strips of marble define the 899 spaces for worshipers.
The Jama Masjid is a must see for any tourist visiting Delhi. One of the best examples of Mughal architecture, entry to the mosque is free. However if you wish to take photos, a fee of 200 rupees applies. A holiday in India isn’t complete without a visit to its capital, Delhi; and a trip to Delhi isn’t complete without a visit to the Jama Masjid.


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Help pep and brighten skin naturally and painlessly with our face tool and the gua sha massage technique. High end spas offer the massage that's been described as Eastern botox and touted as a wonderful method to help maintain a healthier, more youthful appearance. Create the experience at your leisure with our facial massager. The tool works with any cream, face oil or moisturizer to allow you to personalize your massage routine.
Improves skin's look and brightness according to research.
Boosts blood circulation in the face and neck.
Encourages appearance of slimmer, more toned face.
Facilitates absorption of oils and moisturizers.
Aids in the skin's clearing of sebum, dead skin cells and other debris.
Can help to reduce the occurrence of acne for some.
Promotes relaxation and decompression at the end of the day.
Supports lymphatic drainage to help detox massaged areas.
Helps lessen muscle tension in the face and neck.
Made of sandalwood, a fragrant wood associated with healing.
Non-invasive and non-surgical method of stimulating skin.
Tilt the tool and use its edges in a gentle scraping motion. For areas like the edge of the nose and around the eyes, use the narrow end of the tool and for areas like the cheek, the gently curved edge helps massage a larger area more efficiently. Be sure to apply enough oil, cream or cleanser to allow easy gliding over skin.
We recommend using a light hand, though varying amounts of pressure can be applied according to preference. Movements should be smooth and move upward and outwards from the center of the face. Avoid massaging sensitive areas or broken skin. The massage can be performed with one or two tools and is effective on other parts of the body as well.
A few minutes a day can add up to a fresher look. Here's our full guide for a rejuvenating face massage at home.
Following massage, clean tool with a gentle soap and dry thoroughly.
To keep sandalwood conditioned, rub a few drops of organic oil onto the tool every few weeks. We suggest using walnut, coconut or olive oil.
Approximately 6-7 inches x 2 inches.
Each tool is carved from natural wood so slight variations in shape and color may occur. Please note the pictured tools are freshly conditioned with oil. You will receive an untreated sandalwood tool that will require a few drops of oil to achieve the same shine.
This product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you have specific concerns about this massage, do speak with your doctor or dermatologist first.

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Ford dealerships don't want you to know how to save more than half on their keyless entry remotes. Keyless remote fobs provides a list of Ford Excursion key fobs at great prices. Purchase your Ford Excursion remote now.
Wow, I'm in awe at how inexpensive these are online. Had I known that I would have replaced my key fob a long time ago. It's nice to have one working again and just in time for us to consider selling our Excursion.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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A few months ago if you had told me I would have participated – voluntarily – in an challenge that involved multiple exercises back-to-back, I would have laughed. But last Saturday that is exactly what I found myself doing when I took part in the Fitness First FitBrit challenge.
I’ve talked before about my life-long struggles with weight, and body confidence. Exercise was something to be endured, not enjoyed.
That changed earlier this year thanks to an appointment with a very rude fertility consultant. And thanks really are due to that man: as a result of that appointment I signed up with a local gym, and got myself a personal trainer, Matt.
The rest, as they say, is history. I’ve transformed my attitude towards exercise and food. In addition to EMDR therapy, exercise has been a significant factor that has contributed to my recovery from post-traumatic stress disorder.
I focus on the workouts that I am good at (which as it turns out is rather a lot), including a lot of strength and resistance, rather than be tough on myself about what I am not so good at (most of the time, anyway!). Recently I even had fun doing the 22 day press ups challenge, throwing in a few other exercises for variety.
I celebrate what my body is able to do.
When I first asked if I was interested in doing the FitBrit challenge I said ‘yes’ but felt a little doubtful, especially when I looked up exactly what it entails.
Most of it looked fine – the regular cardio, boring but doable. I LOVE sandbell rainbow slams (the sound when they hit the floor is very satisfying, and I need little encouragement to do them).
ViPR tilts I had never done before, but soon got the hang of.
I had never heard of parallette shooters before, let alone done them – and oh my goodness they a lot more difficult to do! Matt was very patient with me while teaching me how to do them – much more patient than I was with myself….I wasn’t going to let them get the better of me, though.
Never heard or done parallette shooters before either? This is how they are supposed to be done.
I spent time during every workout doing each of the exercises, making sure I felt comfortable with them, improving my form, and building up my speed.
The time I had in mind was around 20 minutes.
The place of execution, prepared.
After a warm-up I got going…after making sure my hair clips were securely in place.
Instructor James put me through my paces.
Martin was my water-bearer, towel holder, and official camera person.
The run was the best I’d done (save the best for the day, eh?) – and then it was on to the kettle bell swings.
Running SO fast my legs are blurred.
I paused half way through, regathered my strength, and continued.
Next was the ViPR tilts, an exercise I’d come to enjoy since training for the challenge. My legs didn’t enjoy the lateral moves after the fast (for me) run, though.
But then it was over to my nemesis, the parallettes. I don’t have any images of that, unfortunately (I honestly don’t, Martin didn’t take any). That exercise was done competently as far as my inelegant style goes!
…and my beloved sandbell slams.
Finally it was time for the last exercise, the row. I’m usually strong on the rowing machine, but by then of course everything in my body was screaming, and very loudly too. I just kept myself going, back and forth back and forth until I reached the 400 metre mark.
As you’ll be able to see, my face was beetroot and my body was in rather a lot of pain.
The call when I had reached the target was a massive relief. I couldn’t get my feet out of the straps quickly enough so I could lie on the floor until the nausea and lightheaded feeling passed, which it quickly did.
James told me my time: 16.27 – I was elated!
With a couple of pauses, and not transitioning as quickly as I had hoped between exercises I had wondered whether I had achieved my target – but I smashed it!
Afterwards I felt exhausted, and sweaty – but my overriding emotion was feeling incredibly proud of myself.
A random bloke came over to congratulate me, which was kind.
I’m looking forward to seeing my name on the leaderboard.
A huge thank you to Martin, and James for encouraging me all the way around.
And massive thank you to the team at Fitness First Bedford for their encouragement and support, and to Matt for being awesome.
The team at Bedford actively encourage members of all shapes, sizes, and ability to participate in activities and challenges.
A plea to Fitness First UK: please can we see some body diversity in your marketing?
The fitness industry subsists to a great degree by playing to people’s desire to achieve a ‘perfect’ body – and the imagery the industry uses suggests to us what that ‘perfect’ body is. That body usually is slender with tightly toned sinewy muscles. The women are usually wearing skimpy shorts and a crop top, showing off toned abs and a six-pack.
Physical fitness doesn’t always look like that, though – and the marketing can perpetuate the perception that only those with the ‘perfect’ body are able to participate in such activities. That’s a particular issue for those with body confidence issues. While it is particularly crucial for those with weight management issues to be encouraged to exercise regularly, especially without fear of embarassment or body shaming, I know people of all shapes and sizes who avoid working out in front of people because they think they ‘can’t’.
Fitness industry marketing is a significant factor. With the right workouts and nutrition those same people may well get a six pack, but only with the right encouragement to gain the confidence to workout in the first place.
And fitness is about more than six-packs anyway – I believe it is about being your best self, physically and mentally.
My 22 day press ups challenge received such a positive response I have started doing videos of my personal trainer sessions with Matt, which I am delighted (and relieved) to say have been met with an enthusiastic response.They are recorded live on my Facebook page, and you can also watch them on the Fitness and Wellbeing page.
A small handful of people have got themselves in the gym as a result of watching the videos, which involve the size 14, big-boobed, totally-not-your-fitness-industry-standard-figure me smashing it. Seeing me helped them with their not-perfect figures and not-perfect form realise that they could do it, too.
And that gives me a feeling of pride that is pretty much up there with completing the FitBrit challenge.
Hello Leigh, I have to say that you are an inspiration for all those women who have issues with their weight. They all get motivated after reading your blog really. We all feel proud when we read about this kind of hard work. I too feel motivated after reading your blog. Thank you so much for inspired me.
Yes yes yes to ALL of this! You are awesome, what a massive achievement. This is the kind of thing that really does encourage people to pluck up the courage and give exercise a go. You know yourself how massive the rewards are and once you do it’s natural to be evangelical about it. It’s sad that for so many reasons people lack the confidence or have the perception that activity isn’t for them. You’re helping to smash those barriers and a few of your own records along the way!!! Keep going, you’re amazing!!!!!


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Denton County CERT - Tell me about CERT!
Denton County CERT is an organization of citizen volunteers which reports to the Denton County Office of Emergency Management. CERT members are trained in disaster preparedness, medical triage and treatments, light search and rescue, and other skills.
The team assists the community by providing disaster preparedness education to the public through safety fairs, assisting first responders in searching for missing persons, and can respond during a disaster to assist emergency services responders.
In addition to disaster response, we also asssit in..
Emergency Services (Fire, EMS, Police) can be overwhelmed and their resources stretched in the immediate hours after a disaster. CERT is trained to step in and assist (upon request) in the immediate hours after the disaster as well as collecting damage assessment information.
There is a job for everyone!!!
Sounds Great!! So how do I join CERT?
We hold the Basic CERT course twice each year. The course is approximately twenty hours long and is free.
Look at our main page for information on when the next Basic CERT course will be held. Contact Brenda Gormley (Brenda.Gormley@dentoncounty.com) if you would like to more information.
The CERT Basic Course is delivered in the community by a team of first responders, and other qualified volunteers. The organization and timing of training and meeting varies from program to program. It is often broken up into two to four hour blocks over a series of evenings or weekends.
Disaster Preparedness: Addresses hazards specific to the community. Materials cover actions that participants and their families take before, during and after a disaster as well as an overview of CERT and local laws governing volunteers.
Fire Suppression: Covers fire chemistry, hazardous materials, fire hazards and fire suppression strategies. However, the thrust of this session is the safe use of fire extinguishers, controlling utilities and extinguishing a small fire.
Medical Operations Part I: Participants practice diagnosing and treating airway obstruction, bleeding and shock by using simple triage and rapid treatment techniques.
Medical Operations Part II: Covers evaluating patients by doing a head to toe assessment, establishing a medical treatment area and performing basic first aid.
Light Search and Rescue Operations: Participants learn about search and rescue planning, size-up, search techniques, rescue techniques and rescuer safety.


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He provided surgery for her to see.
He helped her understand and adapt to change.
He restored, healed, renewed her in the midst of darkness and gave her hope.
seeking death and God provided a way out.
and God gave her a friend.
and God spared her the pain.
and God has His timing planned.
He restores, heals, renews in the midst of darkness and gives hope.


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orders mentioned. Many monasteries, of course, were located in the seats of archbishoprics and bishoprics.
different colors, the fact that the charge of the monastery shifted from one order to another.


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My experience shows that well functioning nonprofit boards establish and monitor the organization’s policies. The board operates through the president/CEO. In turn, the CEO executes policy and is responsible for the prudent and creative operations of the organization. In this role, the CEO exercises leadership resulting in the effective and efficient use of board and of other volunteer time.
Although defining what are policy issues and what are operation issues is not always clear, for both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, following is a useful set of guidelines which attempts to make the separation for nonprofits by listing the board’s responsibilities.
•	Determines whether policies are being carried out and goals and impacts achieved. Withe management, agrees on approaches for assessing qualitative objectives and impacts.
Although in decision-making, both boards and CEOs will overstep these guidelines from time to time, persons of good will should be able to resolve the issues and articulate the differences between policy development and operations more clearly.
The grey areas between strategy and delivery are often why difficulties arise. The one area that many organisations are not clear about is delegated responsibility. We must remember the policies and legal responsibility belong to the board and they are there to ensure the success of the organisation.
Have the board got the right policies and procedures, have they delegated responsibility to the CEO, have they put the right controls and checks in place and are they carrying out their monitoring and evaluation role effectively.
Again this is the ideal world and some smaller NFP organisations need to rely on their NED’s to get involved in delivery because they do not have the capacity to do this without them.
As organisations grow there can be real tensions as the Board is asked to step away from the detail and take a more strategic role.
Boards need to ensure they are in the right place, but, many find this difficult to do without outside guidance.


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Way too soon for an NFL mock draft, you say? Well, it’s obviously about three months too early to pull one off with any ounce of confidence. After all, last year at this time, I had Matt Barkley going in the top 10 and didn’t have Travis Frederick anywhere close to sniffing the second round, let alone the first.
But I also had EJ Manuel going in the first round and was hit with a barrage of emails calling me things so terrible that “idiot” would’ve seemed like a compliment. Well, I am an idiot, but I also follow this stuff pretty closely.
Things happen. Coaches get fired. Free agency starts. Prospects run the combine/pro day/front-office interview gauntlet. Drug tests are taken … and failed. Those factors will combine to shake up the first round hundreds of times over between now and May.
So, you say, why bother?
1. All draft-eligible players are eligible to be included in my mock draft, excluding players who have said they are returning to school next season, such as Oregon QB Marcus Mariota, who has declared that he’s coming back for his junior year.
2. This is, of course, all very much subject to change (key words: very much).
3. The new ‘rule’: Look, the NFL is a passing league. End of story. Last year, the first running back did not come off the board until early in the second round. And thus, you won’t find any RBs on this list, either.
1. The draft order used here is based on the current standings, with teams’ projected final strength of schedule as tiebreakers. The final 12 picks will be determined by playoff finish.
2. Players with college eligibility remaining beyond this season are noted with an asterisk (*).
So many questions down there in Houston right now. With Gary Kubiak dismissed, who do the Texans hire as coach? Is Case Keenum the answer at QB, or does Matt Schaub get another shot? We will know by May, but as of right now, I think a quarterback’s the way to go. For what it’s worth, Mariota was my No. 1 QB prospect this year, but he proved to be one of a very rare breed: somebody who picks Eugene, Ore., over Radio City.
Hundley told Jim Rome this week he’s likely returning to Westwood next season, but let’s pencil him in here for now. This is a lot earlier than where most others have him, but I think he’s got all the tools. The Jags would be drafting on potential, which I think they’re OK with. He’s got the biggest upside of the entire QB crop this year. At 6-foot-3, 220 pounds, he’s got the build and the tools to be a talented pro quarterback. Jacksonville’s been patient with Blaine Gabbert, but that patience has finally run out.
Matthews is the franchise offensive tackle Jason Smith was not. For those who forget, Smith was taken second overall out of Baylor in the 2009 Draft; he started 26 games in three seasons in St. Louis, then played two games with the Jets and is now out of the league. With the 14th pick in their back pocket, the Rams have the luxury of taking the best guy on the board at No. 3 instead of the third-best quarterback. I think Matthews is the guy.
A tremendous fit for both sides. Defensive coordinator Mike Nolan will do wonders with this kid.
Is Mike Glennon the guy at quarterback? I think so. Of course, a lot can change with four weeks left in the season. Anthony Barr could be the pick here if the Bucs decide to go defense, but Watkins and Vincent Jackson could form one of the top receiving duos in the NFL. Watkins has all the tools to be an NFL great.
Twelve years ago, Carr’s older brother David was the first pick of the draft, going to the Houston Texans with the first pick in franchise history. Well, the Texans are at No. 1 again, and they need a QB. But this Carr is going to hand off to Adrian Peterson, not Arian Foster. There’s not a lot of buzz about the younger Carr at the moment, but give it a few weeks, a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, and some impressive workouts. You’ll start hearing more and more about the Fresno State star. He could be the next great hope at quarterback in Minnesota — as if there haven’t been enough of those lately.
He does it all. Think Von Miller, Part II. Dropping to No. 7 would be a bit of a surprise, but Oakland wouldn’t blink.
A top-10 pick out of Buffalo? Yes. And he fits D-coordinator Ray Horton’s scheme perfectly. A quarterback may be tempting here, but remember, Cleveland has a pick at the end of the first round, too. The Browns can be creative here.
Proven run-stuffer. Another addition to a rebuilding defense who can play right from the get-go.
Tough, hard-nosed player who can play right away. Played very well against Ohio State. Looks like a future Steelers road-paver. Big Ben could sure use him.
The Jets have decisions to make all over the field, starting at quarterback. I know, I know, Geno Smith is already there. Well, Smith came into this season very much unproven, and with a month left in the regular season, the best we can say is he still looks unproven. Is Johnny Football capable of handling the spotlight of New York City? He sure played awfully well with all eyes on him this season. He’s a hot-button topic, so why not be a Jet? It makes too much sense. And unlike many others, I do think his skill set translates to the pro game. Sure, he has a lot of room for improvement. But they all do.
Mariota may not be coming out, but this Oregon underclassman should. He could be the top corner taken. San Diego’s building a nice young core on D. Here’s another addition.
I’m still of the belief that Boyd is a first-round pick. Whereas the Senior Bowl has burned prospects in the past, I think it will do Boyd a lot of good. The kid can play. He will be a first round pick, regardless of whatever and whoever else you’re reading. He has too many tools and has shown too many flashes of brilliance over the past two seasons for him to drop out of Day 1. Write it down.
The Rams miss out on the QB that best fits, but they don’t reach for one for the sake of bringing in a new arm, either. Reilly can play DE or LB at the next level and can do so right away. One of the league’s best young defenses brings in another player who can get to the QB.
Nix has battled some injuries, the worst being the season-ending knee injury that required surgery last month. While there are some doubts as to whether he will come out (he is expected to graduate this month but has a season of eligibility remaining), he certainly fits the Giants mold. Tough, smart, and active up front. Can rush the quarterback and also stuff the run in the middle.
Talented corner and arguably the top in this year’s draft class — certainly the best of the corners with four years of college experience. He could make a particularly big impact in Green Bay if the Packers lose Sam Shields to free agency this offseason.
All eyes are on his Tigers teammates across the ball in Boyd and Watkins, but Beasley could end up being the best professional player of the bunch. Chicago’s defense has taken a hit this year with injuries and age. Beasley could be a nice piece for the core in Chicago. And I think Chicago brings Cutler back, so there is no need for QB this high.
The Ravens’ offensive line has struggled this year and Michael Oher is a free agent. Ozzie Newsome loves his Alabama guys. This one’s an athletic big body who can give Joe Flacco and Ray Rice some immediate help.
The Cardinals lost 2013 No. 7 overall pick Jonathan Cooper to a broken leg before this season started. He’ll be the anchor of the offensive line’s interior, but there’s still a need at tackle, and Ogbuehi would make for an awfully nice addition at one of the two spots.
The Eagles’ defensive backfield was overhauled last offseason. The corners and safeties have played much better in 2013, but the secondary could use one or two more talented cover guys. Verrett’s a player.
I’ve seen top-10 grades on Mosley. I like Barr and Mack a bit more, but do think Nick Saban’s latest standout LB does go in the first round.
Big, mauling offensive lineman that can be inserted into the lineup right away. He plays at Notre Dame, so he used to media coverage, which should help. After all, the Dolphins’ offensive line has not spent any time in the news at all this season.
Dallas is always a hard team to predict come draft weekend, but I could see Hageman being on Jerry Jones’ board. He’s a versatile big guy who can play inside or outside and has good athleticism seeing how he came to Minnesota as a tight end. And in Big D, who knows what the defense will look like next year — or who will be running it?
Like Manziel, Evans is a redshirt sophomore who has thrown up mind-boggling numbers in two seasons in the SEC. A 6-5, do everything receiver that could be the perfect complement to Josh Gordon. Who will be throwing them the ball? Good question.
This is a little earlier than I see others slating Tuitt, but the talented defensive end has a first-round grade in my book. Cincy’s D-Line is among the league’s best already, though all-world DT Geno Atkins did blow out his knee on Halloween. Get Tuitt in there and the Bengals become even nastier.
Is there a better fit in the first round? He’s a 315-pound mauling guard, and the 49ers love to pound the ball up the middle. He was recruited by Jim Harbaugh in high school, and now he’ll play for him in the pros.
Dontari Poe has been a sensation in the middle during his second season in Kansas City. Here, D-coordinator Bob Sutton grabs another one in Will. By the way, Will is not related to Bob, but Will’s dad Mickey played defensive back and returned punts in the NFL for five seasons.
The top young defense in the league could use some more depth at corner. Gilbert adds a little pop on special teams, too.
I am on an island here, but I like Seferian-Jenkins as a pro prospect more than the heralded Jace Amaro (Texas Tech) and Eric Ebron (North Carolina). Bill Belichick loves his tight ends. And in today’s NFL, you can never have enough talented ones.
A do-it-all guy who has had back-to-back impressive seasons in Provo. He is a first- or second-round talent who would be a nice fit in Rob Ryan’s 3-4.
Breslin has battled injuries this season but has been a beast when healthy and was on pace to do special things this season. Broncos D-coordinator Jack Del Rio, who I assume will be back next season, is an old USC linebacker himself.
A small school guy you haven’t heard of. Scouts like him, though, as he’s big at 6-2, 205 pounds and makes plays all over the field.


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Dr. John Wade has contributed to 3 publications.
Optimization of adiponectin-derived peptides for inhibition of cancer cell growth and signaling.
Otvos, L.,Kovalszky, I.,Olah, J.,Coroniti, R.,Knappe, D.,Nollmann, F. I.,Hoffmann, R.,Wade, J. D.,Lovas, S.,Surmacz, E.; Biopolymers. 2015 Feb 17.
The designer leptin antagonist peptide Allo-aca compensates for short serum half-life with very tight binding to the receptor.
Otvos, L.,Vetter, S. W.,Koladia, M.,Knappe, D.,Schmidt, R.,Ostorhazi, E.,Kovalszky, I.,Bionda, N.,Cudic, P.,Surmacz, E.,Wade, J. D.,Hoffmann, R.; Amino Acids. 2013 Dec 25.
The Designer Proline-rich Antibacterial Peptide A3-APO Prevents Bacillus anthracis Mortality by Deactivating Bacterial Toxins.
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At JewelStreet, we’re all about promoting your brand and getting it seen on a global scale.
While we are an online marketplace, we run events throughout the year, that connect your brand to future customers.
We hold regular pop-up shops, where we invite our designers to showcase their jewellery, connect with other jewellery makers and sell their products.
Events are a great way to reach more customers and to come face to face with who you’re selling to. It makes your brand more accessible and spreads the word about your designs.


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In the small mountain town of Legerdemain, Colorado, weird doesn’t even begin to describe things. Something or someone is making public buildings disappear, and no one in authority seems to have any idea why or how. Everyone in town has a theory, but Samantha Gillenwater and her Aunt Kat know the truth. The town was founded by her ancestors, so they have a better understanding of what’s really happening. Truth is; their relatives in Legerdemain were different from the other settlers. They were witches who fled the horrors of the Salem witch trials in Massachusetts.
As the curious eyes of the town start looking deeper into the shadows for answers, Samantha and Kat need to work even harder to keep their family’s secrets safe. In order to do that, they have to solve the mystery before anyone else does. The last thing they want is for the townspeople to have proof that magick is real and part of life in their small community.
They have a suspect. Matthew Douthitt—a black-arts warlock—has been the bane of Samantha’s existence since she was a child. Now he’s back, and more powerful than ever, to make her life miserable. Can Samantha figure out how to break his spells and save her beloved town, or will the dark arts consume everything and everyone she loves?

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We seem to be getting many new "members" from Russia and many with links to this site or one very similar. http://cutterwood.boom.ru/hardware_home_ontario.html. Is there anything in this and is it of concern.
I think it's probably just one person trying to get publicity for the websites.
None of the memberships have been validated so it looks like they have no interest in posting here.


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The Special Events Division manages the City's special event programs including planning and oversight. This division coordinates with other City departments for logistical support for events including security, clean-up, barricades, fencing, first-aid, permits and use of City facilities. Special Events serves as the liaison and is the primary contact between City departments and the organizer.
The City of Roswell accepts applications for special events and film/video/media production using Apply4, an online service.
Alive in Roswell is a monthly festival free to the public hosted by the City of Roswell. The event venues are Historic Canton Street, Historic Roswell Square, Interactive Zone at City Hall and East Alley. Applications are now being accepted for 2019.
A Special Event is any activity that will either affect the ordinary use of parks, public streets, rights-of-way, or sidewalks, disrupt the flow of traffic on public streets or sidewalks, or include alcohol service or sales where it is not normally permitted. Events on private property which will make no use of city streets other than for lawful parking do not require a special event permit.
A permit is necessary for any individual or company interested in media production (film, video, or large-scale photography) on City property within the city limits of Roswell. Production permits will not be considered without a 48 hour lead time.
**Student projects must have an email from the supervising professor to verify current enrollment status before a permit is issued. Applications will not be processed until this correspondence is received. While there is not a permit fee for student projects, there will be fees associated with any City services required.
Applications will not be considered submitted until the non-refundable application fee has been paid.
The fee for all special event applications is $150 if City services are required (Police, Fire, Transportation equipment, Park or City Hall rental, etc.) and $50 if they are not. The application fee covers the cost of staff review of the application/event plan and may not be waived.
The fee for all filming/video/media production applications is a non-refundable $250.
Applications must be reviewed by the public safety departments and any other departments affected by the event. There are times when changes to the event, including the date and time, may be necessary due to other events in the area or public safety concerns. For these reasons, applications should be submitted as follows: not less than two (2) weeks, prior to an event if City resources are not required, not less than thirty (30) days prior to a recurring event if City resources are required, and not less than sixty (60) days prior to a new event or recurring event with a change in venue/route if City resources are required. Applications may be submitted up to a year prior to the event and early submission is encouraged in order to secure your preferred date since the City can only accommodate one road closure per day. Any advertising of your event prior to receiving all the necessary approvals is done at your own risk since any number of details of your event, including the date and time, may be changed through the review process.
After a complete application is submitted, it will be sent to the public safety and other affected departments for review. This can take up to two (2) weeks depending on the volume of applications and the complexity of each event. During the review process, departments will determine if there are conditions to the permit (public safety measures, time limitations, property requirements, etc.) and/or the amount of City resources (staff, equipment, etc.) required for your event. Approval of your event will depend on availability of City resources.
If no City resources are required, the permit will be issued with any applicable conditions. If City resources are required, the organizer will receive a statement of what is to be paid directly to staff at the event. Each staff person working the event shall be paid for a minimum of 4 hours.
A pre-event meeting between the organizer and key staff members will be held prior to the event.
If you are applying for a road race, you must have at least 250 runners/walkers at your event to be eligible for a road closure. The following are low-impact routes which have been identified by the Police and Transportation Departments which require a limited amount of staff/equipment. These low-impact routes average a cost of $2,000.
Road races must start no later than 7:30am for a 5k and 7am for a 10k. The Roswell Department of Transportation will cone all road races. All races are required to start 30 minutes after sunrise.


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Steve Rubel is alarmed that companies are being advised to launch social media programs in order to take advantage of the search engine benefits. Rubel is disturbed by this trend and in my experience, once the companies see an area that can help them at no charge, you just can't stop them.
Spammers have killed e-mail, many forums, blogs and other forms of communications. For example, unless you ave people monitoring every post and trackback ping on blogs your site will be overrun by SEO spammers.
Social networking is just the latest place these people will use to find a way to increase their sales and/or search rank. Resistance is futile in my opinion. I am sorry about the Star Trek reference but asking companies to adhere to "unwritten" rules as he puts it is just not happening.
As we can see with Enron, predatory lending and a host of other areas... Many companies don't even adhere to the laws.
\nSpammers have killed e-mail, many forums, blogs and other forms of communications. For example, unless you ave people monitoring every post and trackback ping on blogs your site will be overrun by SEO spammers.
\nSocial networking is just the latest place these people will use to find a way to increase their sales and/or search rank. Resistance is futile in my opinion. I am sorry about the Star Trek reference but asking companies to adhere to "unwritten" rules as he puts it is just not happening.
\nAs we can see with Enron, predatory lending and a host of other areas... Many companies don't even adhere to the laws.


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To keep up the communications between your employees and customers, you need proper phone systems. Such systems not only make your work easier but also give your business an edge over others.
If you are looking for the assistance of a reputed company that can install business phone systems, we can help. We at RHYNO Networks offer high quality business phone systems in Auburn, WA.
You can choose from our wide selection of office phone systems for small business based on your needs and budget. However, if you are unable to decide on the best multi-line phone systems for small business, you can take our help. We will assess the available options and choose the one that suits your budget and needs.
When you require communications with other locations or need to give remote employees access to a main server, using a VoIP phone system is a great option. We have been offering services for VoIP phone systems for small business in Auburn for a long time now.
If you are worried about the VoIP phone system cost, you can rest assured that we charge reasonably. You can also ask for VoIP phone systems for small business reviews to ensure that you are making the right choice for your business.
We understand that communication is the key to success in business, which is why you need to choose a company that can assess your requirements and then provide the appropriate solutions. A VoIP phone system is ideal for companies that have high customer call volume and need to connect to multiple offices or locations.
To know more about the IP phone meaning and its price in Auburn, you can get in touch with our representatives. They will guide you through the process and answer your questions related to office phone systems.
You can call RHYNO Networks at (855) 749-6648 for any services related to business phone systems in Auburn.


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Then Lysias , from his cool north room ,. i Came forth with looks elate , .
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The best email service provider for your business might not be an ESP. It might that be an agency, consultant or VAR (Value Added Reseller) can serve you better. Such a third party can act as a reseller, so you’re still using email marketing software, but you’re not buying directly from (or dealing directly with) an ESP.
Anecdotally, organizations switch email service providers every two or three years due, in large part, to poor customer service. And really, ESPs aren’t in the business of customer service: They are in the business of software. For many ESPs, offering services is just a necessary evil. They try to offer the service you’ll need, but it’s simply not their core business.
So what if you didn’t have to put up with poor customer service? You don’t, when you skip the ESP and go with the third party. Working with a smaller agency means you could get better service, and also more personal.
Fewer people on staff means you’re more likely to talk to the same person each time you call with an issue. Think how much time you’ll save if you get to talk to someone who already knows you, your email marketing program, and any issues that you’re dealing with, rather than having to explain everything all over again.
While you’ll have to meet a minimum to work with a bigger ESP–as in minimum pricing or send volume–you shouldn’t have such a minimum when working with a reseller. The reseller already has enough size because they are reselling the use of the ESP platform to several clients: They can justify the cost and volume. That gives you access to a top-tier ESP without requiring that you pay the top-tier price or email at that kind of scale.
Your email marketing program might be smaller, but that doesn’t mean you won’t want to take advantage of the power offered by a large ESP’s platform. Buying through a third party lets you to do just that.
ESPs are very good at what they do…but that also means they must stay focused on what they do: the development and constant improvement of their platforms.
On the other hand, an agency, consultant or other kind of reseller has the time (and the need) to be experts in the field, keeping up with constantly changing technologies and trends.
When you choose the third party access to the ESP rather than buying directly from the ESP, you have access to a degree of expertise you’d otherwise have to pay for separately—increasing your costs, but also complicating matters because the outside consultant won’t be an integral part of your email marketing program from the start. Start with the consultant first, and they will.
Does anyone look forward to an ESP migration? I doubt it. Migrations can be time-consuming hassles and seriously slow down your email marketing momentum until you’re fully up and running on the new platform. When you go through a third party instead, however, a lot of the migration work will be done for you. In addition, it will be done by people who have done multiple migrations and implementations, making them much faster at it than you’ll ever want to be.
When you buy directly from a top-tier ESP then find you need customization, you could be in for a very long wait. When you buy through a reseller, however, your needs are a higher priority because you a) have fewer clients competing for limited resources, and b) the reseller is not consumed with the management of the platform the way an ESP’s team is. It might not be the agency that does the customization, but the agency can help make it happen—on a much faster schedule than an ESP can.
When you choose to work with a third-party vendor rather than buy directly from an ESP, you save yourself time and hassle because you can skip the cumbersome RFP process. Imagine all those hours spent putting the RFP together, combing through responses, coming up with a short list, meeting with ESP salespeople. Now imagine getting all of those hours back and being able to devote them to generating email ROI instead. Do you still want to do an RFP?
Some third-party vendors such as agencies and consultants will let you take an ESP for a test drive to make sure it’s a good fit. Although ESP interfaces are in general easy and intuitive to use, you’ll still benefit from an actual hands-on trial run…not a demo version. An agency or consultant can offer that trial run.
If all of these benefits have you convinced that you might be better off with a consultant, agency or VAR, the next question is, how do you choose one? Just as ESPs differ, so do the vendors.
If you’ve already chosen an ESP, ask which certifications the vendor has related to that ESP. Also ask for specific examples showing how that VAR or agency made a difference for a client.
Review the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and, of course, ask for references. Find out if the vendor has a different way in to the ESP platform than you would have as a client.
If you haven’t yet chosen an ESP, look for a reseller that can help you choose one. Does that reseller represent ESPs in the right size for your organization (i.e. top tier, SMB, mid market). Do they resell more than one ESP? You want a vendor that will set you up with the best fit for you, not them. Do they publish guides or whitepapers to help with ESP selection? Is the pricing lower than you’d pay buying directly from the ESP? Will you have a dedicated account manager?
In addition, you might have particular needs in areas such as SMS or international email marketing. Obviously, you’ll want to ask about those capabilities as well.
When it comes to ESPs, you have a lot of choices, although only a few are likely to be a good fit. Increase your likelihood of success by considering working with a reseller instead.


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If you’re a watcher of historical TV documentaries, you won’t need introducing to Lucy Worsley, who presents history programmes for the BBC, in which she often dresses up in the costumes of the period. She’s also produced a number of popular history books, frequently tied in to the series she’s been presenting. But is she the right person to write a biography of Jane Austen?
Perhaps surprisingly, I think the answer has to be a cautious yes. As the title suggests, Worsley has chosen to focus her exploration on the various homes in which Jane Austen lived during the course of her relatively short life. In an era when many people lived their entire lives in the house they were born in, the Austen family moved house a surprising number of times, and, Worsley argues, these moves and the quality of accommodation they ended up in played an important part in Jane’s state of mind and its effect on her creativity.
As is still so often the case, the reason for all these moves was closely tied in to the family’s economic condition. When Jane was born, her father was rector of the parish church in the pleasant Hampshire village of Steventon, and Jane, her mother’s seventh child, was born there. The house was pleasantly situated and had its own small farm attached, so you’d think that would make for an idyllic childhood, But in fact, as Worsley points out, Jane, like her siblings, was sent to live with a woman in the village, a ‘dry-nurse’, as soon as she was weaned, and that, together with the period she spent at boarding school, meant that she spent ‘nearly five of her first eleven years away from her home and mother’. This perhaps explains why she appears not to have been very close to her mother; throughout her life, her closest friend and ally was always to be her older sister Cassandra.
Though the house was crowded, not only with all the Austen children but also with the boys her father took in as pupils, life in Steventon Rectory seems to have been happy enough, and it was here that Jane produced not only her teenage writings but also two first drafts of her later novels: Elinor and Marianne (‘first written in letters, & so read to the family’ according to Cassandra), which became Sense and Sensibility. She also wrote First Impressions, the foundation of Pride and Prejudice, before she was twenty-one. Worsley points out that at the time of writing, ‘Hampshire was awash with military officers’, just as the county is in the novel. Also, Jane had recently visited the grand houses where her brother Edward, adopted by rich relatives, now lived, which perhaps formed the foundation for her descriptions of Pemberley in the novel. Neither novel managed to find a publisher at this time, and soon the Austens were on the move.
Jane was twenty-five when her father retired, and the family was immediately forced to leave the rectory and make the first of their many moves. They settled comfortably enough in Bath, spending their summers in various seaside resorts including Lyme, which features so prominently in Jane’s final novel Persuasion. To begin with there was enough money to live relatively well, but it was in Bath in 1804 that Jane’s father died, and money became exceedingly short.
Now began a period of great uncertainty. Mrs Austen and her two daughters moved several times, to increasingly unsatisfactory lodgings in Bath. They also spent a not very happy period in Southampton, a dirty, untidy town which would appear in Mansfield Park as the location of the unhappy, crowded home that Fanny Price was forced to return to after displeasing the Bertram family, who had adopted her. This whole period, Worsley suggests, was ‘the nadir of Jane’s life’, and she believes she was suffering from depression. The only writing she managed to do in these unhappy years was her unfinished novel The Watsons, a story of two sisters who lacked the financial incentive to find husbands. Jane’s plans for the novel’s continuation included the heroine’s turning down an offer of marriage from a wealthy aristocrat; Jane herself had done much the same a few years earlier, accepting a proposal one evening from the rich but dull Harris Bigg-Wither, and telling him next morning she had changed her mind.
If we are to believe Lucy Worsley (and not all critics have taken her view) Jane would quite possibly never have managed to produce her six completed novels had it not been for the good fortune of ending up in Chawton Cottage. This place, now transformed into a sort of shrine to Austen, was at the time a rather humble abode, part of the property of her wealthy brother Edward. It had once been an inn, and was situated on a noisy main road, but it did provide the stability Jane needed to start writing again. This, together with a real need to supplement their tiny income, which was mainly provided by handouts from Jane’s brothers, got her back to her books again. Her brother Henry acted as her literary agent, and found a publisher for the revised Sense and Sensibility. The novel was well received and earned Jane £140, not a bad sum in those days. Pride and Prejudice soon followed and was extremely well reviewed, but Jane had made an unwise decision in selling the copyright for just £110 and so did not benefit from the high sales.
Settled at last, Jane was able to concentrate on her writing. She took to visiting London and meeting publishers; she was even patronised by the Prince of Wales, who requested that her next novel, Emma, should be dedicated to him, something she did somewhat unwillingly. Mansfield Park had already been published, and she followed Emma with her final completed novel, Persuasion. But by this time Jane’s health was deteriorating. It’s not entirely clear exactly what it was that she was suffering from – medical historians have suggested both Addison’s and Hodgkin’s diseases, but whatever it was, it was cyclical and so Jane had periods when she thought she was on the way to recovery. Finally, though, the gravity of her illness became clear and she moved for the last time, to rented rooms in Winchester where there was a skilled doctor and a good hospital. Sadly, of course, she didn’t survive, and died on the night of 17 July 1817. She had been too ill to write in those final months, but left behind an incomplete novel, Sanditon, set in the sort of seaside resort where she had spent her summer holidays with the family many years before.
Relatively successful though her novels had been, Jane’s real fame was yet to come. She was proud of her earnings, but they only amounted to just over £650 for all her novels, a fraction of the income of her contemporaries Fanny Burney (£4000) and Maria Edgeworth (£11,000). Now, of course, she has far outstripped both of them in her reputation and her sales. Huge numbers of critical books have been written, and there have been numerous biographies. What has Lucy Worsley added to this already large pile? Worsley is not a literary critic, and some readers may not agree with some of her assessments, such as the fact that the lack of ‘proposal’ scenes in the novels suggests that Jane didn’t like men, or didn’t approve of marriage. However, even as someone who knows the novels well and has read several biographies, I learned some things from this book, which is lively and well written and provides a fascinating picture of the social and historical context of Jane’s day.
Lucy Worsley, Jane Austen at Home (Hodder & Stoughton, 2017). 978-1473632189, 400pp., hardback.
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Interesting review Harriet! I like to watch Worsley’s programmes, they’re very entertaining, but I share your slight reservations about her interpretation of Jane Austen and her work. Mind you, like any great writer, Austen is going to mean many different things to many different people!