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In old TV comedies, soap bubbles from the washing machine rise up the basement stairs and fill the living room, or the oven keeps baking until the cake occupies the whole kitchen.
This was funny before the Internet of things (IoT) meant that someone in another country could make this happen in 1,000 homes simultaneously. Worse, a version of this could happen in hospitals or nuclear power plants.
Most of our large and small appliances, from smart phones and what’s in the kitchen through to the machines that run the machines that run our city’s street lights, are really computers that are part of a grid. These computers are vulnerable to malware – software that means you no good. Hackers can program malware to contact every computer in the world via their Internet protocol address, and this means most fridges, stoves, washing machines, smart phones, GPS, cars and so on.
This is a botnet. The botnet’s mission may be to destroy the devices it finds. Or the payload may be spam to tie up or deceive millions of other computers. If the device taken over is a heart-lung machine, its mission is now sending spam, not keeping a person alive.
This sounds like a horror movie starring computers rather than a blob from outer space. But versions of this have happened. Two former Apple engineers invented a thing to hang on the wall called Nest. It’s a smart thermostat that learns your behaviour and the weather in your area to adjust temperatures. It will also work in conjunction with other devices to adjust lights, locks, window shades and cameras. These have malfunctioned, heating up some people, cooling off others and setting off alarms.
In 2016, hackers got into 100,000 video surveillance cameras and turned them into a botnet that attacked and disabled hundreds of Internet sites. Why wasn’t a security camera secure? Often the manufacturer writes a password and these become known on the Internet black market.
Such attacks have a name: distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. The intended target system or group of systems is brought to a standstill, unable to keep up with an intense influx of requests from a multitude of devices and their Internet addresses. Such an attack is eminent, especially given the continued use of default device passwords in various Internet-connected things in people’s homes around the globe.
A few years ago, the California highway patrol found a stolen car by tracing its Internet connection. The police used this technology to slow the car down and turn off the engine. It’s good to catch bad guys who steal cars, but what if a bad guy turned off the brakes or slammed them on just for fun?
These and other examples are documented in the book Warnings: Finding Cassandras to Stop Catastrophes by Richard A. Clarke and R.P. Eddy. Some examples are even worse.
A mysterious group known as Sandworm is thought to have developed BlackEnergy – a whole family of malware. It can steal data and keep a door open on a computer system. It also features KillDisk, which wipes all software from a hard drive.
We’re living in a time where a simple prank to get machines to malfunction could turn deadly. Worse, some of these issues are discovered completely by accident.
Hospitals and nuclear power plants run the risk of becoming the victims of such attacks, intentionally or not. Let’s just hope none of us experience the consequences.
How cyber safe is your municipality?


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By day, America’s oldest cities boast period architecture and centuries of history. By night, they come alive with ghost lore, spooky sites and—some say—paranormal activity. Whether you’re a true believer or a hardened skeptic, explore the dark side of America’s historic places. These Select Registry properties have the inside scoop. Choose your own adventure among Civil War battlefields, haunted homes and eerie graveyards to get your ghoul on this fall.
If you love the thrill of a good scare, staying at a haunted bed and breakfast may be right up your alley. Select Registry has 16 different bed and breakfasts in some of the most notoriously spooky cities in America. Many of these accommodations are gorgeous historic buildings with an added layer of mystery. Map out a trip to explore these inns, learn the stories around their “special guests,” as well as visit other haunted sites in town. Scroll down to view some of our most intriguing properties, and get ready for a trip you won’t soon forget!
If you’re planning a night in a haunted bed and breakfast, sleep may not be the No. 1 item on your agenda. And rightfully so. Instead, you’ll be on the lookout for strange noises or happenings, as well as a potential ghost sighting! One of the best spots to experience these things is New Orleans. Stay at the Canal Street Inn and be less than a mile away from what’s considered to be the scariest cemetery in the country. You can easily walk to the Gates of Prayer Cemetery in about 20 minutes or take one of the infamous New Orleans Streetcars. Another city with a rich history and plenty of ghost stories and sightings to go around is Charleston, SC. Stay in the John Rutledge House Inn, which is about half a mile away from the haunted old Charleston Jail. Hear the stories about the pirates and worst criminals in the city who served time and died in the jail. There are rumors that the old jail keeper still audibly haunts the building. Yet another is Gettysburg, PA, where you can stay at nearby Hickory Bridge Farm. Gettysburg has long been rumored to have the ghosts of old Civil War soldiers roaming the town, but it’s also a fabulous place to wander the downtown, explore the museums and see the past through new eyes.
Whether you experience any paranormal activity or not, you are sure to enjoy your stay at any of the haunted bed and breakfasts on our list. Luxurious amenities abound and include fine linens and a private bath. Each morning, wake up to a delicious, homemade breakfast. Avoid staying in a cookie-cutter room when you stay at a Select Registry property. Unique rooms, world-class amenities, delicious food, and legendary ghost stories await.
Believers and skeptics alike are not likely to forget your first time visiting a real haunted house. Bring along a close friend or your significant other (to corroborate your ghost stories) as well as experience the surrounding destination together. In addition to history and folklore, there are always delicious restaurants, exciting attractions, and plenty of outdoor recreation to enjoy.
Select Registry offers beautiful and historic bed and breakfasts in some of the most famously haunted cities in our country. To find a haunted bed and breakfast near you, be sure to scroll down and browse through the many selections we have available.

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Bernard Tschumi Architects’ Exploratorium Museum bulges with cones of perforated aluminum panels - Facades+, Premier Conference on High-Performance Building Enclosures.
With an imposing set of towers rising from a tabula rasa-like setting, one could at first mistake Bernard Tschumi Architects (BTA)’s Tianjin Binhai Exploratorium as a contemporary take on medieval fortifications. Designed between 2013 and 2014, and completed in the fall of 2019, the museum houses artifacts from Tianjin’s heavy industrial past and displays of large-scale contemporary technology. The formidable complex is clad in thousands of perforated copper-colored aluminum panels studded with oculi for interior lighting.
The 355,200-square-foot museum is located on the former site of a sprawling industrial park; the towers of the design are intended by the firm to evoke the smokestacks that formerly blanketed that landscape, with the copper-like panels standing in for rusted pipes and machinery.
In total, there are approximately 3,600 panels spread across the museum’s four elevations. The panels come in two sizes along flat portions of the facade; approximately 4-feet-by-7-feet and 4-feet-by-11.5-feet. To clad the curved and tapered cones of the museum, the design team developed 52 different sizes of panels with each row of the cones corresponding to a unique width. At the intersections between cones and flat surfaces, as well as the oculi and panels, the team generated over 200 special cuts.
The pattern of each cluster of perforations corresponds to an 8-by-8-inch grid; the perforations come in three different diameters, their placement generated by a digital script. Additionally, there is a three-color gradient for the aluminum panels, which was also generated by a custom script.
In terms of environmental performance, the oculi-studded cones flood gallery spaces and the principal vertical circulation routes with natural light. As a result of their tapered outline, the towers also effectively collect warm air which is easily ventilated outward at their summits. Additionally, the bulk of the museum’s structural components are placed within the cones, minimizing the number of columns within gallery spaces.
The project is one of five major attractions within Tianjin’s Binhai Cultural Center, which also includes MVRDV’s Tianjin Binhai Library.

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Message: Dear Paula, it is with very heavy heart that I write this note. You do not know me, I was the next door kid that grew up with Lewie and Richie. We played together in our backyards, and were really close friends as we were growing up on Palm Street in the north end of Hartford. I remember Lewie’s father Eugene. He was a wonderful man who really taught me a lot about life. He had a great sense of humor and was always there with words of wisdom. I am so sorry to hear of Lewis’s passing. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that I am thinking fondly of the many times we spent together getting into mischief.
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Message: I extend my deepest condolences to the entire Steinberg Family. Lewis' daughter Laurie has been one of my dearest friends for almost twenty years. I know that her dad was deeply loved by his family. I always remember his glowing smile, his jovial manner and his genuine nature. Sending you all of my best wishes and love during your time of loss and grieving.
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Los Angeles - Robin Williams' daughter, Zelda Rae Williams, sent out a beautiful tribute tweet to her father.
The 25-year-old quoted from Antoine de Saint-Exupery's book, The Little Prince, with the words: "You alone will have the stars, as no one else has them."
Zelda added a few original words from her heart to her father at the end of the quote where she said; "I love you. I miss you. I'll try to keep looking up. Z."

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Rashi's explanations are not just a random collection of beautiful thoughts, but a complete and systematic commentary that reveals the primary meaning of the Torah. Rabbi Yochanon Joseph analyzes Rashi's system and presents a series of "Relevant Principles" that lead to a proper and deeper understanding of this timeless classic.
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Whether it’s for the busy business traveller or a family looking to explore the different cultures of Singapore, Village Residence Clarke Quay is conveniently located close to Singapore’s Central Business District and rich cultural enclave in Chinatown. There’s also a wide range of dining, shopping and entertainment options along the Clarke Quay riverside if you need to unwind after a long day.
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This post first appeared at Le pire n'est jamais certain. Translated by David Broder.
Bernard-Henri Lévy — alias BHL, alias Bernard, alias the white-shirted philosopher — was invited to the European Parliament on 27 September to take part in a conference entitled "The future of Jewish communities in Europe."
He made a fifteen-minute intervention, passing relatively unnoticed, during which this liberator of Libya tried to give an overview of the situation of the Jews of Europe and of the "new faces" of anti-Semitism.
As if it needed saying, BHL could not stop himself repeating the old refrain that "anti-Zionism is the new anti-Semitism," unscrupulously amalgamating the Palestine solidarity movement with the most abject far-Right forces.
"I am the first to mobilise without quarter against the BDS movement, which I think is a fascist movement, born in the fascist period, whose organisation started with former Nazis recycled through certain Arab countries in 1946-47."
Yes, you did read that right: "a fascist movement, born in the fascist period, whose organisation started with former Nazis."
In 2013 BHL published a book entitled The Adventures of Truth. Evidently historical truth does not seem to concern the adventurer BHL.
1) The BDS movement was "born" with an appeal signed by more than 170 Palestinian civil society organisations on 9 July 2005, one year after the International Court of Justice ruling demanding that Israel take down the wall it had build in the West Bank. That is, 60 years after the fall of Nazism.
2) There is a public list of the members of the BDS movement’s leadership body, the Boycott National Committee (BNC). No "former Nazi" features therein.
3) "In the fascist period" the State of Israel did not exist and so it would not have been easy to call on people to boycott it.
4) The BDS movement has never killed anyone. Unlike fascism. And indeed the State of Israel.
BHL is publicly notorious as a fanatical, pernicious individual. Some think that pointing out his outrages is a waste of time. Yet BHL continues to be a regular guest on our TV screens and on the radio, where they doggedly insist on presenting him as an "intellectual," a "philosopher," and a "thinker."
If the "mainstream media" really want to recoup an ounce of credibility, as they say they do, then it is high time that these unpleasant antics come to a stop.
PS: Another extra reminder: according to article 29 of the 29 July 1881 law on the freedom of the press, "any allegation or attribution of a deed that harms a person’s honour or standing, or that of the body to which this deed is attributed, is defamation," and it can be punished with a €12,000 fine.

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Grantmakers, nonprofits, and advocates alike are banding together to respond to systemic issues regarding the lack of diversity and inclusion that has plagued the arts and cultural sector. Initiatives, such as the equity, diversity, inclusion movement have taken center-stage and community leaders across the nation are initiating conversations to raise awareness and bring about change, but questions still remain.
How do communities with a wide variety of stakeholders approach such a sprawling systemic issue, given how entrenched inequality in the sector is? How do we talk about diversity and equity in a way that inspires action and allows all voices to be heard? And how do we measure the impact of these initiatives?
This month I had the pleasure of attending one of these community conversations, Painting a Picture of a More Diverse & Inclusive Arts and Cultural Workforce, hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Speakers from across Philadelphia and New Jersey joined in on a broad discussion about diversity and inclusion topics along with presenters disclosing personal experiences, successful initiatives at their organizations, and research among field at large. The size of the group and the vigorous discussion indicated that there is a tremendous amount of interest in doing the work to make the arts and cultural sector a more equitable place. After the presentations, the audience was divided up between the speakers for deeper discussion and report out on key take-aways that could be applied in our organizations.
Several of the presenters drew from their own experience of seeking welcoming spaces to discuss the merits of diversity and inclusion programs and to show where organizations sometimes miss the mark.
Sarah Lumbo, Teen Health Programs Coordinator for The College of Physicians of Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum, spoke of her experiences in being part of several of the museum’s outreach programs geared toward underserved communities, both as the current coordinator and as a former participant. She was a part of the first student cohort for the museum’s Karabots Junior Fellows Program, which was founded in 2009. This program works with high school students from underserved communities and provides hands-on learning experiences with healthcare professionals to foster an interest in STEM careers. She also discussed her work with the Girls One Diaspora Club, which provides academic and personal support to young women from Africa or the African diaspora with interest in STEM careers. Lumbo’s story was rooted in her own experience of being a young high schooler who was unsure of how she would fit into museum culture and her personal success story of becoming a leader at Mütter Museum.
Others also expressed their struggles of trying to find balance and focus in an inequitable system. For his presentation, Najib Wong shared his experiences navigating job interviews as a biracial immigrant artist. Wong gave several examples of how organizations give off the perception of being exclusionary – by posting positions on limited networks, job descriptions with overreaching requirements for experience, not disclosing salary ranges, and more. The most memorable anecdote Wong shared was about his personal experience interviewing for positions. He discussed the challenges navigating conversations with hiring managers where it was clear that the interviewer assumed that he was much younger and would be willing to work for far less pay than what his credentials suggested he was worth.
One of the biggest stories of transformation was that of presenter Alba Guzmán. As a senior analyst for the behemoth company Comcast, Guzmán shared her journey from a disengaged employee to a leader within the company through the company's LGBTQ employee resource group. It is one of several employee resource groups at Comcast, all of which allow diverse employees to find their community within the large company and organize volunteer efforts to support local community causes. As an added benefit to the company, the employee resource groups also became internal focus groups to test new products.
While personal stories were highlighted in many of the presentations, a few of the presenters focused their discussion around successful programs and implementation of diversity and inclusion initiatives. Meredith Sellers, the Arts & Accessibility Coordinator for The College of Physicians of Philadelphia’s Mütter Museum, discussed several programs that promoted accessibility within the 19th century museum. In addition to highlighting walk-in visitor accessibility options, Sellers discussed the benefits of sign language tours, touch tours, and Sensory-Friendly Sundays at the museum. Most importantly, Sellers emphasized the importance of staff training, noting that having staff that were familiar with the resources available to attendees with various disabilities was just as critical as having the programs themselves.
Likewise, Kristin Curry and Carolyn Clark from the Newark Museum discussed impact of diversity and inclusion initiatives, specifically focusing on their internal hiring practices at their organization. As the Director for Institutional Grants & Sponsorship, Curry was able to speak towards the process of raising funds for this initiative. After careful re-evaluation of how their organization collaborated internally, they were able to strategize and target specific fundraising opportunities with both foundations and individual donors, incorporate their inclusion and diversity funding into their other grants, and take advantage of pro bono opportunities. As a result the Newark Museum raised substantial support for exploring creative solutions to diversify curatorial and management staff. Clark, the Director of Human Resources at the Museum, discussed how having these resources available allowed her to explore staff engagement initiatives and make drastic changes to their recruitment practices, including offering paid internships. One of the key lessons that both Curry and Clark took away from their work was that buy-in from leadership was key in successfully incorporating new diversity and inclusion practices in their hiring. Specifically, fundraising to diversify curatorial and management staff helped bring sustained attention on the initiative into focus and allowed them to create concrete objectives for success.
Lastly, one presenter discussed diversity and inclusion through the lens of national and international research within the cultural sector on workforce demographics. Pamela Green, the Founder and President of PMG Arts Management, LLC touched on the topic during her presentation which focused on her graduate thesis work in this area. Unfortunately, as she pointed out, very little research has been published on this topic, making it more difficult for organizations to understand and address the problems of a homogenous workforce.
Currently, the only national-scale research effort available was conducted through an initiative by the England Arts Council which found that while there is a higher percentage of women working in the museum sector, the percentage of black/minority ethnic and disabled individuals is far from reflective of the general population. In the United States, there are two regional-specific studies on workforce diversity and inclusion for New York City and Los Angeles County that Green also spoke on.
NYC Cultural Affairs conducted the survey of their 2015 grantees in partnership with research firm Ithaka S+R, with support from the Mertz Gilmore Foundation and Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Similar to the national study in England, they found that the sector included a proportional percentage of women compared to New York City’s general demographics, but that the percentages of individuals who identify as white non-Hispanic and/or disabled were not reflective of the general population. According to this study, 33% of the general public identify as White non-Hispanic while, nearly double - 61.52% - of employees in the cultural sector organizations surveyed identify as White non-Hispanic.
From May 2016 through July 2016, DataArts conducted a Workforce Demographics survey to analyze the staff, board, and volunteer demographics of 386 cultural nonprofits in Los Angeles County. Based on our research, we found the arts and cultural workforce to be significantly more homogenous than Los Angeles County’s population. Interestingly, mid-sized organizations with annual budgets between $500,000 and $10 million are more diverse in terms of race and ethnicity compared to both larger and smaller organizations.
This series of compelling stories and presentations provided a lot of insight on various diversity and inclusion initiatives. Green’s presentation struck me as the most poignant case for supporting national, regional, and individual case study research in diversity and inclusion initiatives. Notable progress has been made in this area and there continues to be a hunger for more comprehensive data on this topic as benchmarking and assessments on the effectiveness of initiatives are implemented and grow. I am proud to be a part of an organization that gathers data to respond to this need. Nevertheless, in order to have a clear picture of diversity within the nonprofit arts sector and make a more persuasive case for incorporating more inclusion initiatives, more research is needed in the area.
This study analyzes the demographics of the arts and cultural workforce in Los Angeles County – specifically, staff members, board, volunteers, and independent contractors associated with 386 cultural nonprofits, most of which receive funding from LACAC and/or seven other municipal funders in the County.
In the face of continuing threats to public funding for arts and culture, DataArts is proud to advance the sector by putting data and insights in service to advocacy efforts across the nation.


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It was a very busy, but extremely enjoyable weekend here at The Cookery School, with a birthday celebration dinner for a very special lady on Saturday evening. We were honoured to host her 70th birthday.
Sundays are just getting busier and busier, 34 this week. The menu was inspired by one of our guests who had booked an Indian dinner so I wonder if I could convert into a three course Sunday lunch.
So the menu went as follows, Onion Bhajis with a Cucumber Raita and Mango Chutney. For main course we had Roast Chicken Tikka, Bombay alloo, Charred Aubergine with chilli and mint and a green bean and mushroom side dish, not forgetting the giant Yorkshire pudding! Desert was a hazlenut pavlova topped with a passionfruit salad made my lovely mother.
Judging by the clean plates, it was great success! Roll on next Sunday, my favourite day of the week.
NextLooking forward to another exciting weekend!
Thank you for a delicious Sunday Roast on 21 st October, our invited friends and family really enjoyed themselves – delicious Sunday lunch – vegetarian options also delicious! We will be with you again soon!


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Drive from Mexico City to Guadalajara with Quality Mexican Insurance!
Senor Mex says: If you’d like to get a glimpse at what life in Mexico is really all about, you have to jump in the car and get out of the most touristy areas. One great option is to take a road trip from Mexico City to Guadalajara. Both cities have a lot to offer, and the drive between them couldn’t be more interesting. I’ve done the drive myself on several occasions, and I can affirm that it’s quite an experience. You’ll definitely need a reliable car, and it doesn’t hurt to buy quality Mexican insurance at Mexican Insurance Store.com that includes roadside assistance just in case. If possible, bring along a GPS in case you have to make an unexpected detour. Keep in mind that the roads in Mexico aren’t always great, and get ready to have a truly amazing adventure! You need quality Mexican insurance though.
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The funniest thing I came across in Mexico is a left signal doesn’t mean you have to turn left. It means its clear to pass. So its actually confusing to decide for new comers.
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Program: Speaker: Ken Richuso Subject: The Elizabeth Rotary Club and the Youth of Elizabeth. A look back (and ahead) at our Interact, Earlyact and Rotaract Clubs along with the impact of our Scholarship Fund and Dictionary Project.
Program: Speaker: Mayor J. Christian Bollwage He will present his State of the City Address. Mayor Bollwage has honored our Club with this presentation since his first term in office. We are the only group other than the Chamber to have this distinction.
Lucy is an Elizabeth resident and graduate of the Alexander Hamilton Academy. She is the leader of the Groundwork Elizabeth youth volunteer group known as the Green Team. Her slide presentation will highlight the groups many projects which keep Elizabeth beautiful and healthy.
Program: Speaker: Cyndi Steiner, Executive Director of the NJ Bike & Walk Coalition. Subject: The pending connection of the Goethals Bridge bike and walk lanes with the Elizabeth River Trail, and the economic benefits of making Cities more bike and walk friendly.
Program: Speaker: Rick Martinez, founder & President of Senor Sangria (a Taste of Elizabeth vendor). Subject: How Rick started his business (making bottled Sangria) and how it has become such a great success, recently being named to the Entrepreneur 360 list.
And yes, there will be samples.
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Participate in special VIP tours of some of downtown Madison’s most unique venues.
The next DMI “Behind the Scenes” will feature the new Hamel Music Center currently being constructed by JP Cullen for the UW-Madison’s Mead Witter School of Music. The 75,000 sq. ft. building will feature state-of-the-art acoustic and recording technology. The space is designed to host a wide range of events from formal recitals to elegant receptions and educational talks/classes. Join us for a special sneak peek of this new facility!
This event has reached capacity and is no longer accepting additional registrations. To be added to the waiting list for this event, please send your request to DMI at info@downtownmadison.org. This event is open to DMI members only. Given space limitations, attendance is limited to one person per company.


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Rauland Ski Resort and Holtardalen is the largest ski center in Rauland with over 28 skiable trails to suit the entire family.There is a new 4-seater chairlift in Holtardalen and a network of trails that allow you to use all day to explore new slopes. This ski resort is also associated with Rauland Høgfjellshotells lift.
Rauland Ski Resort has the season from mid-November to Easter, and the opening hours is usually from 10.00 to 15.30, some days until 16.30.
Rauland Feriesenter offers accommodation in cottages and apartments, great location with ski in / out!


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text: This programme puts the spotlight on a new work by the up-and-coming Dubliner, Sebastian Adams, currently blazing a trail as a composer and viola player of repute, with a passion for contemporary music. His new commission for the ICO explores the possibilities of the individuals in the orchestra as much as the instruments they play. Puccini‘s Chrysanthemums was written as an elegy in response to the death of the Duke of Savoy. This beautifully poignant movement was also included in the death scene of Puccini‘sopera Manon Lescaut. Johann Stamitz pioneered the use of wind instruments as a permanent part of the orchestra. His Clarinet Concerto was an early milestone in the development of the genre, and Jörg Widmann has invited Katherine Spencer into the spotlight, to show off the vast technical and lyrical capabilities of her artistry, and the instrument. The final spotlight is on Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous Serenade for Strings, one of his most enduringly popular works. This, combined with the irrepressible energy and insight brought by Widmann and the ICO, has all the makings of an unforgettable performance!


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From 1979 – I’m sure most of the people reading this do not remember the Volvo 242 GT, it was a hell of a performance vehicle. We were sponsored by Volvo at the time. In the late 70’s Volvo had the reputation as a boring to drive, old man’s, vehicle. Long on safety, but short on performance, the 242 GT would change that thought pattern.
We also did some product tests with the Volvo engineers and ad people. The results of the tests and some comments I made generated this ad. It was in the Car Magazines, made it into the news weeklies (Remember them) and other none automotive publications.


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Grandparents Day is this Sunday. It is hard to believe it has been around since 1978. I guess that was about the time that grandparents began a more active role in raising their grandchildren. Maybe it started as a Hallmark Holiday, but regardless, it is a great opportunity to celebrate grandparents and the role they play in our children's lives.
Children can learn so much simply by spending time talking with their grandparents and comparing their life stories with their own. There are vast differences, especially with my kids as my dad is 80 plus years older than my children. Kiddie Academy has developed a cute,fun and free downloadable Family History project (available here: http://bit.ly/KAfamilytree) that has a family tree and a list of questions your children can ask their grandparents. Through these questions, children become connected with their past history and this connection shows them that they are part of something bigger than themselves. Children also may begin to relate more to their grandparents, knowing little things like their grandma loves dogs as much as they do or their grandpa also played baseball.
When your kids are interviewing their grandparents, make sure to capture the moment on video for a treasure to have forever.


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Benfield Land stones called "ceremonial structures"
With the goal line in sight, the Benfield Task Force plunged forward with Super Bowl fervor at their February 1 meeting to complete their site plan cost estimates and traffic analysis in time for Carlisle's Annual Town Meeting. (See story on page 5.) Then, just when victory was within their grasp, they encountered an Indian Stone defense that forced the equivalent of a loose ball and sent the team scrambling to recover.
Doug Harris, Deputy Tribal Preservation Officer of the Narragansett Tribe, stepped forward to claim that Indian ceremonial sites exist on the property. "The Benfield site contains many manifestations of the culture of the original people who lived here," said Harris. "Over 60 ceremonial structures have been identified. At a minimum, they deserve the consideration and care we feel appropriate to the shrines and churches of European-American culture." Harris says that Carlisle is fortunate to have such an area that is considered a significant cultural resource for the Indian community. He believes that the ancient places of ritual associated with what historically became known as Nashoba Village included the Benfield Parcel A property. "We recommend that the Town of Carlisle take steps to ensure that it remains intact."
Harris, with help from Tim Fohl of South Street and others, submitted a Survey Report of Indian Ceremonial Structures on Benfield Parcel "A" Property in Carlisle, Massachusetts to the Board of Selectmen. In it, he identifies in great detail dozens of stone structures and other features that were found on the Benfield site. Harris displayed a map with an area in roughly the shape of a pentagon to encompass this "ceremonial landscape". What would he recommend with regards to this sacred area? His requests are clear and simple. (1) Any construction should not disturb the existing features as defined in the survey report. (2) Certain important sight lines should not be interrupted. (3) Runoff debris should not be allowed to impinge on the vicinity of the features. (4) Sewage pipes from sewage systems including leach fields should not run through the areas defined in the study report. And where is this pentagonal ceremonial landscape located with respect to the proposed building site? It falls exactly on top of it — it encompasses the area identified for affordable housing!
Chair John Ballantine pointed out the irony of the situation to everyone in the Clark Room. Under ordinary circumstances, a private developer would be able proceed ahead with construction, ignoring Native American resistance if it had no legal backing. Carlisle, however, is seeking matching funds from the state and must abide by any General Laws pertaining thereto. The Massachusetts Historical Commission, in a letter to Task Force member Phyllis Zinicola, states that before any proposed construction is begun, any historical or archeological resource must undergo an intensive survey under a permit from the State Archaeologist. Such construction includes buildings, athletic fields, access roads, parking areas, septic systems, utilities, and/or drainage impoundments, all of which are planned for the Benfield Parcel A.
Seeing no alternative, the Task Force voted to authorize funding to hire an archaeologist to determine the authenticity of the claims made by Harris and his colleagues. Even if such an authority can be hired, the next problem is that the Benfield land is covered with snow and won't be visible until March, and the results won't be known for some weeks later.
Ballantine ended the meeting by requesting that Harris and John Winslow get together with the remote hope that some compromise can be negotiated to reduce the severe restrictions being placed upon the town project.
Reached this week, Ballantine said that the task force plans to meet with the Massachusetts Historical Commission to review the evidence and to clarify whether an archeological study will be needed.


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The Leo Man with Libra Rising – What Is He Like???
Are you entangled with a lovely Leo man who seems to be a bit different than other Leo’s you’re accustomed to or have read about? If he has Libra rising; his behavior may be a little different for sure. Keep reading for more information on what this mixture is like.
Leo man is talented with his own endeavors. When you add Libra rising to his chart; it makes him that much more able to use his brain to take him really far in life.
Libra is brilliant and full of amazing ideas. This could push the Leo man to actually dive into projects that other Leo men may have not even thought of. When it comes to practical matters, this guy is a genius.
He’s great with social situations, is outgoing and super charming. Leo normally is on his own with this but Libra just enhances these qualities. Where he may fall short is the Libra’s quirk of thinking too much.
What I mean by this is that the Libra can over analyze things and therefore make it hard to choose correctly. He may also lose opportunities due to thinking too much rather than going for it.
He may be so busy weighing the pros and cons that he misses out on things that should be rather straight forward. Leo being a Lion normally likes to pounce on anything that comes his way.
So you’ll find that the Leo man with Libra rising will be more intellectual and will tend to analyze things thus causing a bit of indecision or missing out on things that he should seize when he has the chance.
The Leo man with Libra rising can be a little complicated sometimes. Leo is very enthusiastic and both are charming. However; there should be some things that a Leo will say “yes” to where the Libra rising will say “I need to think about it”.
This could cause a Leo man to move slower when dating or getting to know someone. He may also choose to do something but then pull back in uncertainty which can cause a woman to be very confused.
This would be the type that jumps in thinking that having a relationship quickly is good but then once he realizes maybe he shouldn’t have thanks to Libra rising; he becomes a bit cold and reserved. He may even pull back on the intimacy.
He’ll need time to think things over and figure out if the relationship is actually what he wants or not. He may go back and forth. In fact he could be the type of guy to get back together, break up, get back together, breakup, and you get the picture.
So if you’ve met yourself an indecisive or confused Leo man; he may very well have Libra as his rising sign; though it’s also possible that he may use the Libra side to help him see both sides of the relationship and decide to commit.
Provided that Leo stays strong; he won’t let the second guessing of the Libra rising take over. Rather he’ll let the positives of Libra help him further his success in life and love.
Leo doesn’t like doing chores. Libra rising may actually get him to get things started but then not finish. He may start to do the laundry but then leave it in the dryer or splayed across the bed.
He could also start a project he thinks is going to be a lot of fun but then gets sidetracked by Libra’s desire to flit from one thing to the next. If he agrees to take on too much; he won’t be able to finish what he started.
Leo will have to hold fast and not commit to more than he knows he can do. He’ll also need to self motivate because if he doesn’t things just won’t get done. His partner certainly will not appreciate doing it all herself.
The Leo/Libra rising guy is easily distracted by “shiny objects”. His brain is all over the place so if someone invites him to a movie while he’s in the middle of cleaning; he’ll stop and take off.
Leo loves to please his woman so that she’ll compliment him and tell him amazing he really is. He wants her to appreciate him and his talents. When he has Libra rising; his passion may intensify.
This combination of man is the type that wants to make everyone happy. He knows how to charm everyone naturally but he also knows how to say “yes” more than he says “no”.
This could get him into trouble at times if he’s not paying attention. He’s one that will tell people whatever it is he thinks they want to hear in order for them to see him as favorable.
Libra seeks out positive attention just as Leo does and this makes them blend rather easily.
Aside from indecision; the Leo man with Libra rising; he is overly sensitive to anyone being critical of him. Leo man will not like it but he can usually brush it off. Libra rising makes it much more intense.
He will feel this cut so deeply that he may have a hard time forgiving the person who inflicted such an injury. As long as his partner doesn’t intentionally seek to hurt him then he is likely to get past it after awhile.
This guy needs a partner who is calm, patient, loving, warm, and has a great sense of humor. He’ll need someone who will identify with his indecision and perhaps help him make choices when he needs it.
This optimistic and passionate man will make any woman a very lucky lady indeed. All his passion will make his partner very happy and likely; for life. He’s a one of a kind and much sought after.
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Washington, DC – February 6, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Rebuilding Together, a Safe and Healthy Housing organization that believes Community Starts at Home, is teaming up with Lowe’s through its Community Partners program to provide free critical home repairs to four low-income homeowners and to support the Friendly House in the Central City neighborhood of Phoenix on February 20 and 21.
More than 100 Lowe’s Heroes employee volunteers from area Lowe’s stores will team with Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun for this two-day community revitalization.
The volunteers will complete a bathroom renovation and ventilation repairs for a senior couple who are helping to raise their grandchildren. Rebuilding Together and Lowe’s Heroes also will repair the kitchen cabinets and do drywall and electrical work for a single father raising three kids and taking care of his senior mother. They will complete bathroom and kitchen plumbing repairs for another homeowner, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.
In addition to the updates to homes throughout the community, Carter’s Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and promoting awareness of fitness and self-esteem forAmerica’s youth, will join Rebuilding Together and Lowe’s Heroes to build a brand new playground for the students of Friendly House’s Academia Del Pueblo Charter School. Carter Oosterhouse, HGTV star and founder of Carter’s Kids, will build alongside the volunteers. He will dedicate the new play space for students on February 21.
In its six years of partnership with Rebuilding Together, Lowe’s has donated $7 million and successfully completed 958 projects across the country.
Rebuilding Together is a Safe and Healthy Housing organization that believes Community Starts at Home. Our focus provides critical repairs, accessibility modifications and energy efficient upgrades to low-income homes and community centers at no cost to service recipients. Our impact extends beyond the individuals served to revitalize and stabilize vulnerable neighborhoods and communities across the country. Our 200 local affiliates complete 10,000 rebuild projects a year thanks to the efforts of nearly 200,000 volunteers from corporate partners, skilled trade professionals and everyday good citizens. Join us — visit www.RebuildingTogether.org.


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Are your tests lying to you?
The test keeps passing, but it silently stops testing the thing it claims to (BAD, BAD, BAD!).
Scenario 3 above is very dangerous, and it's a major problem in testing. What you have in that situation is a lying test: it says "I'm testing feature x," but actually passes without doing so. In other words, you have a test that no longer warns you if you break something.
If you've not been bitten by this, it might not be an obvious problem. To make it a little more clear, let's look at a toy example (in Python, of course!) Here's a silly WebClient class and its test.
"""An HTTP client that supports both SSL and plain connections"""
This works fine – the test passes and it tests what it claims to. But what happens if someone renames the use_ssl attribute later?
Take a look back at the test. It's no longer testing what it claims to, because "use_ssl" no longer means anything to WebClient. The test still passes, though – it's just that neither of the two get() calls actually uses SSL.
Basically, this meta-test is ensuring that every line of code in the test is required: removing any line should cause the test to fail. This sounds complicated, but it only has to be implemented once. Once it exists as a nose plugin, for example, you can use it without writing any extra code.
The meta-test will step through, removing each relevant line and making sure that the test fails. The only executable lines that aren't assertions are 3 and 7. When it removes line 3, the test will fail because "client" won't be defined. So that iteration of the meta-test passes. When it removes line 7, the test will still pass. Because the test passes with a line removed, the meta-test will fail. The meta-test has detected the fact that line 7 isn't necessary, which is a red flag that says "this test might lie to you later!"
It's important to note that the meta-test will fail even when the test is working. It really is a meta-test: it's only testing the test. This is a good thing. It tells you when you've written a crappy test – a test that isn't paying enough attention.
Now the meta-test passes, and the original test_web_client is more resilient to silent failures. If someone renames WebClient's use_ssl attribute, the test won't silently stop testing like it did before. Instead, line 5 will raise an exception and the test will fail.
Of course, this isn't foolproof. If you added line 10 but not line 5, you wouldn't be doing yourself any good (figuring out why is left as an exercise for the reader :). The meta-test would still pass, though, and you would still have a test that may lie to you in the future. So this meta-testing method isn't a magic bullet that will force you to write good tests. For a careful tester, though, it throws up a red flag for tests that might be susceptible to very subtle errors.


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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — After leading the Mustang women’s basketball team to a 75-67 Blue-Green Rivalry home win over UC Santa Barbara on Saturday afternoon, senior point guard Dye Stahley has been selected as the Coca-Cola Cal Poly Student-Athlete of the Week.
Stahley played all 40 minutes during the win. It was her fourth straight 40-minute game, as well as her seventh complete-game effort amidst the past nine outings.
She shot 4-for-9 overall, including 2-for-4 from 3-point range, and sank all six of her free throw opportunities en route to a team-high 16 points. Stahley also distributed eight assists (one back of her season-best total) and matched her season-high performance with four steals.
On the day, Stahley moved into a tie for No. 19 in school history for career steals (now with 130), along with taking sole possession of No. 8 in program history in career assists (282).
Cal Poly, which evened its Big West record at 1-1, will play its next two conference matchups on the road, visiting Long Beach State at 7 p.m. Thursday before traveling to Cal State Fullerton for a 6 p.m. tipoff Saturday, Jan. 19.

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Here at Davis Virtual Resources, we know and understand the challenges that you face, each and every day may this be administrative work or duties, bookkeeping, or any other task that you may deem vital.
Since all of these tasks are very important they must be addressed and handled in a timely manner and despite our best intentions as business owners & professionals sometimes these tasks are placed on the back burner. For these items even though they are important, they are also extremely time consuming, which in turn cost us both profit and the opportunity cost of earning new potential business.
It is mission of Davis Virtual Resources to free up the local business owner or professional time, focus, and free them from the stress with a vast array of services to help keep them on track both personally, professionally, and as well as being profitable.
So if you feel that you losing that competitive edge or are underneath a mound of stress then look no further and give the Davis Virtual Resources a call today and make sure to mention The Referral Resource Guide for a special promotion.


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The Lincolnshire Wolds is a living, working landscape, with woodland, grassland and abandoned chalk pits providing important habitats for rare flowers and wildlife. It was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1973, identifying the Wolds as some of Britain's finest countryside, part of the AONB family and a true landscape for life.
The Lincolnshire Wolds AONB is a nationally important and cherished landscape. The area lies in the north-eastern quarter of the county of Lincolnshire, mid-way between Lincoln and the coast, surrounded by the relatively flat fens, coastal marsh and the Lincoln Clay Vale. The AONB comprises an area of nearly 56,000ha, while the wider Lincolnshire Wolds Natural Character Area (NCA) incorporates the two neighbouring areas of the 'Spilsby Crescent' to the south and the remaining chalk uplands to the north.
The Lincolnshire Chalk Streams Project is also based within the LWCS team.
LWCS works with farmers, landowners and community groups on numerous projects, including landscape and conservation improvements, local business ventures and information provision. They also take the lead on the God's Acre Project in the AONB, co-lead the Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival and are involved with the delivery of agri-environment and woodland schemes and the Campaign for the Farmed Environment.
Any landowner or community within the AONB can contact LWCS for assistance, guidance and help in funding opportunities for projects that can improve their environment. They currently run two funding schemes; the Small Grant Scheme (SGS) for applications up to £1,000 and the Sustainable Development Fund (SDF) for applications between £1,000 and £15,000.


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Nikon has unleashed two brand-new COOLPIX super-zoom cameras, the COOLPIX A1000 and the COOLPIX B600 bridge camera.
Both come loaded with a strong list of features and offer a versatile shooting solution for a broad range of situations.
The new Niikon COOLPIX A1000.
The new COOLPIX A1000 camera from Nikon comes complete with a massive 35x optical zoom, an all-new electronic viewfinder, [EVF] and RAW image recording. It shoots 4K video and has a tilting touchscreen monitor that makes it easy to compose shots from interesting angles.
The new Nikon COOLPIX B600 [in red].
The new COOLPIX B600 bridge camera from Nikon hosts a 60x optical zoom along with a big monitor and a firm grip. A great all-rounder, this camera will shoot Full HD video in stereo sound and offers a range of in-camera creative modes to help with artistic touches in both photo and video modes.
Find out more at Nikon’s website.


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Aspect Software, a leading provider of fully-integrated customer interaction management, workforce optimization, and back office solutions, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Voxeo Corporation, a leading provider of hosted and on-premise Interactive Voice Response (IVR) solutions and a leading platform provider for Communications Enabled Business Processes. The acquisition will add $50 million in annualized revenue and contribute to Aspect's bottom line. Voxeo's platform and global infrastructure will serve as the nucleus for Aspect's expanding cloud, hybrid and premise-based solution portfolio.
Recent analyst research indicates that contact center/IVR customers want flexibility and choice in their deployment model and companies who can seamlessly offer cloud, hybrid, or on-premise with the same solution have a solid competitive advantage.
"Cloud providers have been in big demand in 2013 and with Voxeo, Aspect looks to have acquired one of the best in the class. The addition of Voxeo's multichannel self service capabilities to Aspect's Unified IP platform will arguably leapfrog the offerings of several contact center market leaders," said Sheila McGee-Smith, President, McGee-Smith Analytics.
"We're very impressed with Voxeo and in fact Telerx is working on a project right now to leverage their development tools to address our advanced and custom IVR needs," said David Magee, Vice President, Infrastructure, Telerx. "This acquisition of Voxeo by Aspect is great for us. They have a great platform that is enabling multichannel IVR/Application interactions that will be integrated with our Aspect Unified Platform, giving us opportunities to expand our technical solutions to other business units of our customers."
Voxeo customers meanwhile will have access to market-leading interaction management, workforce optimization and back office capabilities within a single, comprehensive customer contact solution that will fully leverage their investments in Voxeo self-service technologies.
"When the executive team laid out the strategic direction for Aspect late last year, we identified several product and technology opportunities that would enable us to radically accelerate our competitive position in the market. The addition of Voxeo's versatile IVR platform does just that," said Chris Koziol, President and General Manager of the Interaction Management division at Aspect. "We are thrilled to not only be integrating a best-in-breed platform into the Aspect portfolio but we are just as excited to welcome the Voxeo employees into the Aspect fold. They are a talented and engaged group and we feel very fortunate to be able to tap into their energy and creativity."
"This acquisition is another step by Aspect Software in providing an end-to-end contact center solution that is second to none," said Rod Burton, Sr. Manager, Infrastructure Support Payment Services, Time Warner Cable. "I was thrilled when I saw the Voxeo announcement. It's a strategic step to solidify Aspect's position in the industry."
Aspect will be showcasing a working demonstration of Voxeo's IVR and mobile solutions integrated with Aspect's interaction management platform at SpeechTEK August 19 – 21 at the New York City Marriott Marquis.
Aspect was advised by BMO Capital Markets Corp. and Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Voxeo was advised by Wells Fargo Securities LLC and Morris, Manning and Martin, LLP.


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Today I have a review of One Summer in Paris by Sarah Morgan, available on April 9, 2019, from HQN/Harlequin Books!
I recently read The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan and was completely swept up in her storytelling. I could not wait to read One Summer in Paris!
I received a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own. A special thank you to the author, her publicist, and HQN Books for the copy.
Fantastic review and sleeping beauty picture, Jennifer!
Thank you, Debjani! I love that cover, too, and uplifting stories – we need more, right? I hope you enjoy this one if you get a chance to read it.
great that this was such an entertaining, wholesome story. Awesome review!
Thanks so much! It was a sweet and engaging story! I loved it!
Wonderful review! It definitely sounds like a great story.
Thank you, Yvo! It was just the best!
This sounds like a lovely story, and I am always in for Paris!
Thank you, FF! It was a sweet and uplifting read! Just perfect to mix in between the heavier ones! My girl, Harper, is becoming my sidekick in pictures!
Fantastic review, Jennifer! I’ve somehow never read anything by Sarah Morgan, but this is going on my TBR pile … along with The Christmas Sisters. It’s not too early for a Christmas read, right?
Thanks, Christopher! Definitely not too early! I think you are going to love Sarah Morgan based on your other heartwarming reads. I can’t wait to hear what you think!
Have a great weekend, lovely!!
I adore an uplifting story. Wonderful review.
Thanks, Chrissi! Me, too! We need more!
Wonderful review Jenni! I just received my copy from the publisher and am planning to read it soon. I love books set on Paris!
We all need those uplifting stories and this one sounds like it fits the bill. Terrific review, Jennifer!
Thanks, Marialyce! I completely agree!
I loved this book too. That friendship between Grace and Audrey was just so special.
Yes, it was such an endearing read, Suzanne! I’m so grateful I read it!
I really like the sound of this book but I’m curious about why the husband is filing divorce and trying to imagine how devastating that must be. But I love a good story about strong friendships. I haven’t read anything by this author but I’ll mark this for a future read. Thanks Jen!

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 Neuromechanica: compact non-standard machinery and devices.
From idea to end product, Neuromechanica develops and manufactures custom compact non-standard mechanisms, devices and separate mechanical parts. The company's output capacities are intended for single device production, rarely for small-batch production.
Company's staff has large experience in metal processing.
Rigid aluminium construction with six degrees of freedom. The construction's carrying capacity is 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs) when the manipulator is outstretched in horizontal position.
The total weight of the manipulator is 5 kg (11 lbs).
The height of vertically stretched manipulator is 780 mm (2'7").
All joints are able to flex to 180 degrees angle.
The manipulator's "fingers" move on ways parallel to each other. A pressure sensor is mounted on them.
The "fingers" are able to spread up to 100 mm (3.9").
The manipulator uses 20W (peak 50W) of electric power (10-16V).
DC motors with PID controllers are used for control.
Control via USB port using dedicated protocol.
Feedback with controlling device (PC).
Movement speed is 3 seconds for the longest path.
The manipulator's movements and operations are programmed using an API.

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Darren's blog documents the creation of Flithy Lucre.
Since cutting the first Sonic Youth demos three decades ago, Kim Gordon has delivered a new boundary-breaking project every year, in every manner of art and music.
This Saturday night she’ll perform in the Hunter Center at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA in a deeply improvisational duo, Body/Head, that pairs her propelling guitar and vocals with free-noise guitarist Bill Nace.
The Philip and Lynn Straus Curator of Prints and Drawings at The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Patricia Phagan, takes us on an audio tour of Excavations: The Prints of Julie Mehretu at The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center.


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The right furniture can completely transform your home, turning it into a place where you love to spend time. Unfortunately, furniture can be quite expensive – especially if you choose high-quality pieces.
Unless you have a huge budget, you may have to get a little bit creative when it comes to shopping in order to get all of the pieces that you need without breaking the bank. Keep reading for some tips on how to get great deals at Columbus, Ohio furniture stores.
One of the easiest ways to save money on furniture is by shopping during sales. Most furniture stores hold sales around the time of major holidays. For instance, holidays like Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Presidents’ Day are almost always accompanied by a sale. If you wait until these times to shop, you may be able to save a lot of money on the pieces that you need.
Most furniture stores will also have a clearance section. If you are lucky, you may be able to find some great pieces tucked away in this part of the store. Oftentimes, furniture that is on clearance is priced extremely low, meaning that you can save a lot of money.
Some stores also have a scratch and dent section. This is for furniture that has been slightly damaged but that still is usable. If you choose to buy furniture from this section of the store, make sure to inspect it carefully. As long as the damage is only cosmetic and is something that you are willing to live with, this can be a great way to save.
Another way to get a great price on furniture is by learning to negotiate. Most furniture stores mark their furniture prices up significantly over the cost that they paid. Because of that, there is usually quite a bit of wiggle room when it comes to the final price that they are willing to accept. Don’t hesitate to try to talk the salesperson down on the price. They may be willing to work with you.
This tactic works even better if you can find the item listed for a lower price elsewhere. Most furniture stores will match the prices of their competitors, helping you to get a great deal.
Columbus, Ohio furniture stores have some really beautiful pieces of furniture available. Using the tips in this article, you can save a lot of money on all of the furniture that you need for your home.


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In Missouri, a developer may need to obtain State Land Easement from the Missouri Board of Public Buildings for any project that may cross over, upon, or under state lands. The Missouri governor, with the approval of the Missouri Board of Public Buildings, has authority to grant an easement across, over, upon or under state lands to any rural electric cooperative, public utility, municipal corporation, or quasi-governmental corporation owning or operating a public utility (hereinafter developer), for the purpose of constructing, maintaining or removing a power line, equipment, or appurtenances. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 37.005.9.
The developer should contact the state agency having jurisdiction over the state lands where the proposed project will be located, to discuss the project and the process for obtaining an easement to use state lands.
3-MO-b.2 to 3-MO-b.3 – Does the State Agency Have the Authority to Grant an Easement to Use State Lands?
If the state agency with jurisdiction over the state lands has the authority to grant an easement for the developer to use state lands, the developer should follow the agency’s procedures for requesting and obtaining an easement to use state lands.
If the state agency with jurisdiction over the state lands does not have the authority to grant an easement for the use of state lands, the state agency may submit a request for an easement to the Missouri Board of Public Buildings, on behalf of the developer. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 37.005.9.
Upon receipt, the Missouri Office of Administration Division of Facilities Management, Design, and Construction (“FMDC”]], the Missouri Board of Public Buildings, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Attorney General, will review the agency’s request. Any easement granted by the Governor for the use of state lands must be for the purpose of promoting the general health, welfare and safety of the public. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 37.005.9.
3-MO-b.6 to 3-MO-b.8 – Does the Board of Public Buildings Approve the State Agency’s Request?
If the Governor and the Board of Public Buildings approve the state agency’s request, the Board of Public Buildings will issue an easement to use state lands to the developer. The Attorney General must approve the form of the easement and the developer must pay the agreed upon consideration for the use of state lands. Mo. Rev. Stat. § 37.005.9.
Note: An easement for a purpose not specifically listed in Mo. Rev. Stat. § 37.005.9 requires authorization of the General Assembly. Therefore, conveyance legislation would likely be necessary for the State to transfer property to a private developer.
Upon receiving a request for a conveyance of State property, FMDC confers with any necessary state agencies and gathers information about the property in question, including obtaining a survey, legal description, and appraisal of the property. The Missouri Office of Administration Office of Budget and Planning then prepares draft legislation, which is presented to the General Assembly. Once a bill authorizing transfer of the property is truly agreed and finally passed and the Governor has signed the bill into law, FMDC proceeds with the conveying the property. FMDC markets the property if necessary and negotiates a real estate contract with the grantee. FMDC also coordinates the closing of the transfer, including preparing the closing documents. FMDC submits the draft of the deed or easement for the property to the Attorney General for approval and signature. Upon approval by the Attorney General, the deed or easement is sent to the Governor for signature and then to the Secretary of State for seal and signature. Upon signature by all officials, FMDC forwards the executed deed to the grantee and finalizes the transfer of the property.
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Durable polymer flashlight that provides a longer reaching, beam that’s 10 times brighter than a high-intensity LED. Ergonomically shaped for maximum hand comfort.
Four "AA" size alkaline batteries.
Rubber-booted, tailend, push-button tailswitch for one handed operation.
Permissible Flashlight. Approval No. 20-A060002-0 — Tested for use in Methane-Air only.


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By juxtaposing first world problems faced by most Singaporeans with the aspirations of the poor, Caritas Singapore and a coalition of partners have created a thought-provoking campaign to publicize the presence of poverty in Singapore. The objective of which is to convince affluent Singaporeans that there is a large number of individuals struggling to make ends meet.
“Despite Singapore having the highest average per capita income of $52,305 a year, 387,000 Singaporeans earn an average income of $1,500, which is barely enough to cover basic necessities,” the group argues.
Singaporeans Against Poverty campaign had a brainchild dare named “The $5 challenge”, which was kick started by Singapore's top radio personalities. It saw many Singaporeans taking up the challenge to live on $5 a day and sharing their experiences on various social media platforms. As a result, their friends were exposed to the campaign as well.
According to the Department of Statistics, 105,000 families in Singapore are earning on average $1,500 per month. This means that life is a daily struggle for some 387,000 Singapore citizens and permanent residents. After paying utilities, schooling, housing rental or loan instalments and medicals, they are left with about $5 a day for food and transport per family member. How do they do it? Can they? How does it feel to be their shoes? Whatever you think or feel, suspend your disbelief or judgement and find out for yourself!
Anyone who decided to take the challenge should make a pledge at sgagainstpoverty.org, live with it and SHARE IT by recording the EXPERIENCE AND SHARE IN JOURNAL .
Thus far, the Campaign’s Facebook page has been growing steadily in numbers. As of the start of September 2014, it has more than 8,000 followers.
The representative noted that the issue of poverty became a hot topic for discussion in the local press and was debated in parliament since it was launched. It even got written about on BBC. On a micro level, many bloggers took the debate online which spurred many fellow Singaporeans to participate in the discussion as well.
Singaporeans Against Poverty campaign's $5 dollar challenge.
Singaporeans Against Poverty campaign of Caritas Singapore and a coalition of partners with Goodfellas, the creative agency of this campaign features striking ads to convince affluent Singaporeans that there is a large number of individuals struggling to make ends meet.


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Baan Kularb is a villa which exudes class and sophistication while providing a private, flexible, comfortable and entirely luxurious beachfront escape. From the moment you pass through the intricately carved wooden entrance doors, you’ll be captivated by the layout, and the attention to detail exhibited in every part of the villa grounds. Tasteful furnishings and décor complement the modern design and the use of natural materials and two-tiered wood-shingle roof structures add a sense of authenticity. Large terraces, gardens and the wall-less living pavilion make this property ideal for entertaining, and being on the beach ensures that this villa has everything you could want for a truly luxury holiday experience.
The first room is a bedroom with twin beds accessorized with lemon cushions, throws, and curtains. Sliding glass doors lead into the garden; there’s a flat screen TV, a dressing area and an en-suite shower room with lilac mosaic tiles. Another bedroom has a double bed with refreshing plum and orange accessories, flat screen TV, dressing area and en-suite shower room with blue mosaic tiles. This bedroom has glass sliding doors looking across the garden, the pool and to the ocean.
Master-suite occupies the whole pavilion. The door opens to reveal a stunning, teak four-poster bed and tropical water hyacinth furniture. This room has been dressed with orange cushions, throws and contemporary artwork. At the front of the room glass doors lead to the sun terrace, the lawn, pool, and the beach. Behind the bed is a large dressing area and sliding wooden doors into the indulgent en-suite: twin sinks and walk-in shower area with attractive brown mosaic tiling and a tropical inner garden. But dominating the bathroom is the large raised bathtub that sits directly opposite the doors and from where you can soak and relax while looking through the bedroom to the sea. Sunken into a wooden platform the wall behind the tub is textured sandstone and above is a covered skylight allowing for natural lighting.
A manicured lawn, blue-tiled infinity pool, the sala, and poolside dining area and beyond is the beach with a breathtaking view. The lounge is the open-plan dining area which has an impressive dining table and high-back water hyacinth chairs. At the rear of the room, there’s a pond feature with sunken stepping stones leading over to the kitchen which also has completely folding doors, so the whole of this building appears open to nature and free of traditional barriers. The kitchen is well fitted with wooden units, black high gloss surfaces, top of the range chrome appliances and a central island feature which incorporates a breakfast bar.


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Before you get started on your application, there’s a few things to first consider. Find out if you need development consent from your council, understand why a Development Application is required and learn more about the planning system.
Do I need consent from my council?
There are three assessment pathways that may apply to small residential development: exempt development; complying development; and development that requires consent from a consent authority (typically a council).
The planning system has a hierarchical structure with the EP&A Act sitting at the top of the hierarchy.


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Even 50 years on, The Prisoner TV series remains one of the most remarkable and unique programmes in television history. Although only 17 episodes were produced, its combination of spy thriller, satire, and social allegory has never been equalled and is still very relevant. A powerful, screen-dominating performance by its co-creator and lead actor, Patrick McGoohan, added to its appeal. All in all, the mixture won over a legion of fans who remain fascinated by its appeal even today.
There was never a comics adaptation of The Prisoner back in the 1960s. Perhaps it was considered too esoteric, or perhaps because of its short run it wasn't considered worthwhile. Marvel Comics did intend to publish a Prisoner comic in the 1970s, but the project was abandoned before completion. (The pages will soon be published in a collection from Titan Books. See here for more information.) DC Comics published Shattered Visage, a four-issue Prisoner sequel in 1988, but the concept hasn't returned to comics... until now.
London based Titan Comics are launching The Prisoner: The Uncertainty Machine on April 25th, the first issue of an all-new monthly series. It is written by Peter Milligan (from a plot by David Leach, who is also the editor) and illustrated by Colin Lorimer (with colours by Joana Lafluente). My first impression was that I was pleased that this professional comic hasn't followed the route that so many "fan fiction" Prisoner stories have, of presenting "untold" tales of Number Six. Titan have wisely chosen to present us with a new lead character, with a setting that's firmly in the present day. An excellent move because now we have no idea what to expect. There is a hint though that it is connected to the original series.
While the TV series never really clarified what Number Six's profession was, (because he was intended to be an everyman), our new hero is most definitely a spy, and we're given quite a bit of backstory on him. The TV series had a fast paced opening that got the protagonist into the Village within a few minutes. This new comic takes the whole issue to get there, but the pacing is still fast and intriguing, and sets up plot elements that will no doubt be relevant to the whole series.
Some of the most distinctive aspects of The Prisoner TV show were its satire and humour. That's not really evident in this dramatic and intense first issue, but I hope we'll see glimpses of it in future issues once our hero explores his new surroundings.
Issue No.1 will be available from comics speciality shops on April 25th, with a range of variant covers.
Funnily enough, I would have much preferred it if the comic had taken what you call the 'fan fiction' route of telling untold stories of Number Six. If I am buying a Prisoner comic then I want to read about Patrick McGoohan's Prisoner, not someone else's creation/character. In this regard, several of the variant covers featuring McGoohan are quite misleading, and I suspect some people are going to be very disappointed.
Well, the original Number Six appears in one panel so he might turn up again. I don't know. I found it refreshing that there's a new Prisoner because so much fan fiction has been written about the McGoohan one.
Shame this won't be released at W.H Smiths by the sounds of it as that makes it difficult for me to get hold of. I'm a big fan of the Prisoner so will take a look if I can.
It won't be in newsagents. Only comic shops, but eBay sellers will have it.


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Turkey Roll Recipe – Everyday Thanksgiving Casserole | Growing up, one meal my Mom always had tucked away in the go-to dinner file was her turkey roll recipe. This easy to prepare weeknight meal captured the flavors of a Thanksgiving dinner all rolled up in a fun dish that we all loved.
I recently was inspired to put a little spin on Mom’s recipe with the addition of Knorr sides found at Giant Eagle. This simple dinner can be made even easier by tossing all of the ingredients in a casserole dish to save even more time – though I still really like the idea of the individual rolls.
This recipe uses one package of Knorr Rice Sides and one pack of your favorite stuffing mix.
we didn’t forget the cranberries.
I like to use either the in-store deli roasted turkey breast (or Applegate pre-packaged) and to assemble I use two slices slightly overlapped as shown above.
It makes for a nicer roll and adds a bit more turkey to go along with all of the filling.
The turkey roll recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook. A simple dish bringing a little taste of the holidays to your table…any night of the week.
Prepare Knorr® Rice Sides according to the package directions. During the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in the dried cranberries.
While the rice is cooking, combine the Stuffing mix with ½ cup of hot water. Set aside for 5 minutes.
Spoon a scoop of the rice, along with a scoop of the stuffing, onto the turkey slices.
Roll up each turkey slice and place seam side down in a baking dish.
Pour gravy over turkey rolls.
Makes approximately 16 Turkey Rolls.
Alternate Casserole Method: Prepare the rice and stuffing as detailed above. Cut the turkey slices into strips. Mix the turkey, rice and cranberries together and place in casserole dish. Top with the stuffing mixture and bake 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Serve with warm gravy.
This sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing your Mom’s recipe with us.
While I haven’t tried it, I give it five stars for the way it sounds and looks and for ease of preparation!
I have made something like this, since I crave Thanksgiving more then once a year, but I have never tried it with rice. Yours looks wonderful. If you have not shared yet at Bacon Time linky, I would love for you to.


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The Climate Change Levy (CCL) exists to encourage businesses to cut down on their energy consumption and turn to renewable resources and clean energy to fill any gaps.
The latest hike to the CCL rate is a result of the termination of the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme, which will come to an end 31 March 2019. Going forward, CCL will be the UK’s sole carbon tax on energy bills.
Businesses who must pay the CCL are in the industrial, public services, commercial and agricultural sectors and are taxed for such commodities as heating, lighting and power. Businesses that are charities with non-commercial activities, nursing homes and low energy businesses are exempt.
Businesses that already boast low energy usage do not have to pay this levy and are identified as ‘domestic customers’. This is determined using ‘de-minimise’ values, which is the value below which items can be imported before taxes and customs charges apply.
Energy sources which are taxable include the following: electricity, natural gas, hydrocarbon gas, petroleum, coal, lignite and coke. The government is actively trying to conserve the consumption of these sources.
In order to avoid paying the levy, your business will have to address how it uses energy and the type of energy consumed. This usually means switching to more energy-efficient equipment, such as new lighting or heating technology or relying on solar and wind energy.
You must consume less than 33 KWh per day or less than 1,000 kWh per month of electricity and less than 5 therms per day or less than 150 therms per month of gas to be exempt from the CCL.
If you are active in energy intensive industries you may be “eligible for receipt of a 90% discount on CCL electricity rates and 65% on CCL gas rates by entering into a Climate Change Agreement (CCA) with the Environment Agency”. By joining the CCA, energy customers agree to reduce energy consumption and CO² emissions. The customer reports their energy usage across a two-year period and if the target is reached within those two years, the discount can be claimed back.
Since April 2017, the new rates of the CCL have been in effect, with the first rise occurring last year. From 1 April 2019, the new 65% rate increase will be applied, making it more important than ever to seek renewable or clean energy sources.

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What is the ruling for the one who makes mockery of the students of knowledge and the ‘ulamaa, describing them with harshness, sternness, and [saying] that they do not understand the modern day affairs?
When the person belittles the people of knowledge for their personal selves, this is considered a clear sin. However, if the person belittles them and he intends by this belittlement to belittle the Book and the Sunnah, this is considered disbelief. But that which we advise our brothers with is to be patient; they should be deliberate in the affairs and they should learn. Indeed, these individuals who make mockery, the ending affair of their mockery will come upon them Inshaa’Allah.
Therefore, I advise you to be patient and to know that: “The good and evil are not the same. Repel with that which is better; if there is between you and him enmity, it will become as if he is a close friend.” Therefore be patient, may Allah bless you.
I advise you to let this mockery be a means of motivation for you to hold on to the Sunnah. Let it be a means for you to strive hard in seeking the beneficial knowledge. If we were to obey those individuals who make a mockery of us, we would leave off (seeking) knowledge. We would leave off calling to Allah. Those who are better than us have been mocked. The Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) was mocked, as well as the Prophets before him. Therefore, it is upon us to be patient.
[It is] from the blessing of Allah upon you if mockery is being made of you due to the da’wah, then you are on a magnificent level. Indeed it was said to the Prophet (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) that he was insane and that he was a sorcerer. Don’t pay any mind (to the mockery), may Allah preserve you.
And with the praise being for Allah, the people are increased in hatred when they see them making mockery of Ahlus Sunnah, and Allah is the one from whom help is sought.
This entry was posted in Da'wah, Manners and Conduct, Riqaaq and tagged knowledge, Muqbil Ibn Haadee al-Waadi'ee, patience on 2015-06-19 by Masjid Nur Allah.


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Julie Reece's fantastic debut novel, Crux, is action-packed and has the sweetest romance I've read so far this summer! Birdie's anything but a meek girl ready to back down when faced with a challenge. No, she's the strong heroine readers dream of and she's ready and willing to take on an impossible task.
Birdie's story is one of a kind. It only takes one moment for her life to change, for the better and the worse. She goes from homeless to college enrollment, and from alone to being surrounded by protective Grey Matthews and a new set of friends. For someone who doesn't have much faith in herself, Birdie learns to trust others and let them into her life. At first I thought Grey was going to be cold and dismissive, but he proved himself to be dependable and one of my favorite characters next to Birdie. With all her good fortune comes a role in history Birdie could have never imagined she'd partake. Inheriting a peculiar, powerful amulet makes Birdie a potential Wielder. The wielder of the amulet has a destiny intertwined with a historical battle between Viking King Thorolf and his son Haddr, who fights for the English.
Crux is completely original and addictive. Birdie's voice is young and cool giving Crux a fresh tone that will appeal to all ages. A fun romance and adventurous read, Crux will stay with readers long after the last page is read!


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An experimental short featuring sound design by hip hop pioneer Flying Lotus. With the ability to travel in time, a lonely girl finds love and comfort by connecting with her past self. Eventually faced with rejection she struggles with her identity and gender, and as time folds onto itself only one of them can remain.
Nominated for the Short Film Grand Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize in the Live Action Short Film Category at the AFI Fest.
Most deranged thing I've ever watched. FlyLo killed it though.
interesting visuals; cool sound; need to watch a couple more times to really "get"


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Is there a relationship between positive affect and quality of life in colorectal cancer patients?
Detection of mental health problems in an especially vulnerable group: children and young people in residential child care.
To what extent is personality associated with time perspective?
Validation of the Spanish Version of the Alcohol Stroop Test.
Exploratory behavior, emotional wellbeing and childcare quality in preschool education.
How psychosocial group climate and personality affects teacher burnout.
Climate and job satisfaction in university environment.
Induced affect impact on creativity, post change personal growth and perceived adjustment after narrating an intense emotional experience.
Training program evaluation in non-standardized context: Comple-mentarity across Factorial and Multilevel Analysis to obtain construct validity evidences.
Anxiety, depression and emotional distress in the Intensive Care Units health professionals.

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Today has been a rather heavy day in the process of rooting fear out of my life, but in the midst of it all, the Lord reminded me of something very good that I thought I'd share with you.
So often when I go through a trial, I find myself thinking about where I might have gone wrong. What path did I take that led me here? Why do these wretched problems keep plaguing me? How do I make them stop?
They are normal and right and good because they are the Refiner's fire. If we wish to become gold, but never want to brave the fiery furnace, we will never be anything more than a bit of unusable ore.
So today, in whatever you're going through, remember that the Lord is using it for good in your life, and you will come out on top, because He has promised it. You are being refined...rejoice that you have been judged worthy to be!
I love the first part, as I personally long to grow wise, especially in inter-personal situations, the way my mother is. It even sounds like wisdom come by osmosis, which makes things easier. Right?
Well, I'd like to think so, but I've discovered that's it's often a hard choice to hang out with the wiser people. And not just people in the flesh--people/communities online. As young people, foolishness is sooo tempting simply because it's easy. And not just easy, it's also fun and amusing.