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As each day passes more and more companies uphold the belief that people are the real key to achieving results. A belief which corroborates the decisive role that leadership plays in the achievement of business success.
But now, getting results from people is not enough. The changes that we have experienced in the business world in the last few years clearly demonstrate that we are living in times of growing complexity, with a high component of uncertainty which demands management skills capable of dealing with many more variables than ever before. In short, now is the moment to consider a leadership model where results are not obtained ‘from’ people but ‘through’ people – the use of the different preposition is significant.
As we face market conditions that demand more and better involvement, collaboration, agility, creativity, self-leadership, flexibility and adaptability, it is imperative that we reflect on what exactly a leader can do to improve business results not from, but through people.
And so, perhaps the time has come for us to abandon our predilection for offering ‘correct’ answers, and to instead, strengthen our capacity to formulate appropriate questions within the context of conducting conversations of real value.
1.- What can I do for you?
2.- What objectives do you want to achieve?
In contrast to the traditional model in which the leader decides what should be achieved, asking what objectives and challenges the other wishes to set him/herself is a valuable practice if we want to encourage total involvement. Real commitment is born when we ourselves decide what we want to achieve, rather than being forced to achieve something that has been decided by another.
3.- Why are you doing that?
4.- What resources do you have and what do you need to achieve your objective?
Asking about where we are now and what is lacking allows us to identify those resources that are readily available to us and those that we require to be able to achieve our objectives. How many times have we been unable to complete something simply because we have been unaware of what is needed for its completion?
5.- How would you do it differently?
In short, allowing our colleagues to outline and reflect on alternative ways of completing a task demonstrates an intelligent approach; telling them how they should do it, to some extent merely satisfies our ego.
6.- What can you gain and what can you lose?
Asking about the benefits and costs associated with any decision or action allows us to see the related risks of doing or not doing it… Identifying pros and cons is an essential exercise if we wish to develop our muscles of autonomy and the ability to make decisons. Self leadership develops as we become accostomed to thinking in terms of costs and benefits.
7.- Who do you know in your network that can help us?
As connected professionals we provide value to our network via the knowledge that we contribute to that network. Leading is not about encouraging one to aspire to impossible missions, it is about exploring our network and the possibilities therein contained for the attainment of results.
8.- In which areas do you complement others and how do they complement you?
Asking about how we impact our environment helps us to develop our self knowledge… asking about how others complement others sets downs the foundations of a model based on collaboration… a crucial element for achieving results through people in complex, uncertain and volatile settings.
9.- What do you need to do to get there?
Knowing what we want to achieve, for what reason, which resources we currently have at our disposal, and the support that we need, allows us to get at the information that is necessary to devise a plan of action… let’s not forget, leading is above all, about having conversations which strengthen the propensity to act.
10.- How do you feel?
People are emotions and emotions are the fuel that gets us moving. To lead therefore is to manage emotions and to allow those emotions to transform themselves into action, given that the only possible means of attaining results is through people… and logically through their emotions.
Purpose, benefits, support, costs, emotions, self-leadership, alternatives, innovation, resources… and of course action are only some of the ingredients that allow us to attain and improve results through people (and not from them) in a context that urgently requires that each and everyone in the organisation discovers and deploys to the máximum their capabilities and potential for action.
On the other hand, we should not forget that in many instances leading also involves giving answers and offering advice, as people do at times need guidance and orientation in order to improve their performance.
Thanks, these ponits are very important. In my opinión from number 5 until number 10 are very neccesary and always they must be present in ours companies and temas.
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Start spreading the news, pirates! We've found this stylish New York long weekend escape placing you at the boutique-y 4* Paper Factory Hotel in Queens, housed in an old paper factory with that typical industrial theme running throughout, indoor terrace and outdoor garden, health and wellness centre and even table tennis!
As you'll be only a short subway ride into Manhattan, this makes a great base for exploring the city that never sleeps!

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For this week’s edition of our Throwback Thursday series we go back exactly five years ago this week to the launch of Belgard Kitchen in Railtown’s Settlement Building.
I was able to tour the final stages of its construction a couple of weeks before its launch in April 2014. It was a confusing jumble at the time. Vancouver Urban Winery and FreshTAP were already in operation in the 7,700 sqft space, but incoming was Postmark Brewing and the 65 seat Belgard Kitchen. If I recall correctly, the brewing side of things was still very much under construction but the restaurant was only getting its kitchen equipment installed. Fast forward five years and it’s become a reliably delicious and welcoming place for a bite and a drink, not to mention a destination for weekend brunches. Do the meatball skillet with spicy tomato sauce, parmesan cream and poached eggs — so good!
For our Throwback Thursday feature this week we go back to the beginnings of one of Vancouver's best restaurants.


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The Napoleonic War Records 1775 – 1817, include records from the Army of the Reserve of 1803, regimental indexes of 1806 and foot guards attestation papers from 1775 to 1817. They provide valuable information about your military ancestors. Due to the nature of the records, however, the information provided varies greatly from soldier to soldier. The records were kindly supplied by a third party.
Acts of Parliament were passed in July 1803 which required each county in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales to provide a stated number of men to make up an Army of Reserve. These men were called up for the 'defence of the realm' at a time when there was a very serious threat of invasion.
The men were only required to serve in Britain and they enlisted for a limited period, commonly five years. The men from each county were allocated as reservists to a specific regiment or a specific numbered reserve battalion, of which 16 were formed. Several counties were grouped together and their men sent to the same regiment or reserve battalion.
These records cover the men who signed up from England and Wales. Many of them went on to enlist as regular soldiers for an unlimited period of service. These are records of the Exchequer and the source of the marching money is specifically the Land Tax records.
These records provide valuable information about your military ancestors. Due to the nature of the records, however, the information provided varies greatly from soldier to soldier. All the records give The National Archives reference number. The records originate from E182 (Deserter Bounty Certificates) and WO12 (Muster Books and Pay Lists) at The National Archives.
Search 97,463 regimental records of Napoleonic era Other Ranks from 1806. The records cover the 1st-50th Regiments of Foot and the Cavalry, Foot Guards and Royal Waggon Train.
Where provided, these records will tell you the following information about your ancestors: first name, last name, enlistment date, rank, regiment and The National Archives' reference number. The records originate from WO25 (various registers) at The National Archives  these records are specifically Service Returns no.1.
These records are a basic finding aid and do not give any places of birth, although there are some clues as to where men were being recruited from at this time.
Search 9,309 records of Other Ranks' attestations to the 1st Foot Guard between 1775 and 1817.
The index contains the following information about your ancestors, where available: first name, last name, place of birth, date enlisted and, in some cases, other remarks. The information about these records originates from the Guards Regiment.
Content courtesy of Barbara Chambers.

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Anne G’Fellers Mason with her new book.
Most 12-year-olds have some idea what they want to be when they grow up. Most often, those ideas eventually become fiction when real life gets in the way.
However, for Anne G’Fellers Mason, that dream she had as a 12-year-old became reality this past Monday at the Corner Cup on Main Street.
“It’s a contemporary young adult fiction and that means anybody over the age of 13 will hopefully enjoy. It’s a coming-of-age story about the time in life when high school is over and what comes next, where do you go from here?
Mason recently recounted her first experience with writing novels.
“I wrote my first book when I was 12, and it’s still a work in progress. I started with books and then playwriting actually came up later. I got into theater more; that’s when I started writing plays.
Her first attempt at writing, when she was 12, was a fantasy fiction story involving dragons. She said she hopes to release that novel in the next year.
Mason added that “The Summer Between” was written in the summer months of 2009, but finding a publisher took a bit of time.
Some of the ideas incorporated in the novel came from her own life.
“Some of the ideas come from my own experiences and things I went through in life and others are completely 100 percent fiction. But there’s a little piece of me in this book.
Mason dedicated the book to her mother and acknowledged how supportive her mother has been. She added that she was lucky to have a job and community that supports artistic endeavors.
The novel is available online at Amazon in both paperback and e-book formats, as well as Barnes & Noble, the Jonesborough Visitor’s Center and some copies will be available to check out at the Washington County Library.
More information is available at www.annegfellersmasonauthor.com.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


text: The Model 70 Extreme Weather Stainless utilizes a Bell and Carlson lay-up composite stock that provides a solid feel and features trim and lightweight ergonomics. It has a textured charcoal gray matte finish for rugged good looks and improved grip in adverse conditions. The sculpted cheekpiece helps insure proper eye-to-scope alignment from any shooting position. The thick, black Pachmayr Decelerator pad helps take the felt recoil bite out of high performance magnum cartridges. Like all Model 70s today, it features the Pre'-64 type claw extractor with Controlled Round Feeding so the cartridge may be easily withdrawn from the chamber at any point after it leaves the magazine. The Extreme Weather SS rifle's free-floating, fluted stainless steel barrel is made in the same factory as those found on U.S. military rifles and machine guns, and features a recessed target crown to protect the rifling.

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cotton stole, cotton scarves etc.
The company is engaged in the manufacture and supply of womens fashion accessories like viscose shawls, viscose scarves, viscose stoles, cotton stole, cotton scarves etc.
Manufacturer & Supplier of womens fashion accessories like viscose shawls, viscose scarves, viscose stoles, cotton stole, cotton scarves etc..
Raunaq unfolds a new world of fashion and designs before you.
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With all the malarkey swirling around the Internet + TV these days, I thought it would be nice if we could share some of the non-malarkey-type things that go on – AKA spread the good, not the bad.
Here are a few things I’ve seen that have warmed the corners of my little heart lately. I hope they bring you a little whiff of cinnamon + pumpkins + the warm and fuzzies.
This Guy Right Here. Get Him a Badge and Send Him to the White House.
This Chef Makes 45,000 Meals for Victims of Maria in Puerto Rico – and He’s Not Done Yet.
What are some of the non-malarkey-type things you’ve read about or seen lately? Let’s spread the good, not the bad.


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Farm Clix - GAMETURE starts here!
Play online Farm Clix game. Play this cute little match 3 game, click on 2 or more animals to to clear the grid. Remember, its a race against time, so be quick. Have Fun.

industry_corpus2: Gaming


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Commenced by Roger II and consecrated in 1140. The Chapel is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
The Palatine Chapel, consecrated on Palm Sunday, 28 April, 1140, is inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The mosaics in the Palatine Chapel were probably made by the same craftsmen that made the mosaics in the Martorana and the central apse of the Cathedral in Cefalù.
The Chapel is part of the architectural complex of the Norman Palace. We don't know for certain when the mosaics were made, but the mosaics of the nave and aisles were most likely made during the rule of William I (1154-1166). William I (1120 or 1121 – May 7, 1166), called the Bad or the Wicked (Sicilian: Gugghiermu lu Malu), was the second King of Sicily, ruling from his father's death in 1154 to his own in 1166. He was the fourth son of Roger II and Elvira of Castile.
The wooden ceiling of star-shaped panels, carved and painted by 12th century craftsmen from Maghreb.
Star shaped panel with 8 points, framed with strips in Kufic script. Inside are petals with figures.
The magnificent wooden ceiling. Nave, north side.
The Chapel is dedicated to St. Peter.
12th century mosaic on the western wall of the nave. Christ the Lawgiver seated on a lavishly decorated throne. To his left St. Peter; to his right St. Paul. Above are the Archangels Michael and Gabriel.
The mosaics in the Palatine Chapel and the Church of the Martorana were probably made by the same craftsmen.
Saint Tiburtius (Tibvrcivs), a Christian legend beheaded c. 286.
The Byzantine mosaics has roots back to the first centuries of the Eastern Roman Empire. The best examples are to be found in Ravenna, Venice (St Mark's Basilica), Istanbul (Hagia Sophia), Monreale Cathedral, Cefalù Cathedral, Palermo (Church of the Martorana, Palatine Chapel).
Man being eaten by a lion. Detail of the Paschal Candelabrum ascribed to the Master of the putti, who also carved the capitals of the cloister in Monreale.
A sculptural detail of the Paschal Candelabrum.
The Palatine Chapel is the royal chapel of the Norman kings of Kingdom of Sicily situated on the first floor at the center of the Norman Palace in Palermo. The chapel is a great symbol of multi-cultural cooperation. Craftsmen of three different religious traditions worked alongside each other. The madonna below Christ Pantocrator is an addition from the 18th century. Originally there was a window there.
Originally there were 50 windows (later blocked) designed to illuminate at all times of the day the stories told on the wall.
The texts in the chapel are written in Greek, Arabic and Latin.
After Norwich's book was written, the "distressingly baroque" elements have been removed.
Detail of the spactacular Paschal Candelabrum in Cappella Palatina. The Paschal Candelabrum was carved by the "Master of the putti", who also made the capitals of the cloister in Monreale), according to Rodo Santoro.
The Palatine Chapel: Detail of the wall.
Cappella Palatina was used in an episode of the TV series Hannibal (an American psychological thriller–horror television).
Rodo Santoro: The Palatine Chapel and Royal Palace (Palermo, 2013).

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography


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Part 1: An old supply of nitrogen gas held in a 0.250 m3 tank inside a hospital storage room exerts a pressure of 1.11 atm at 303 K. Calculate the density of the nitrogen gas in units of (g/L).
Part 2: Refer to Part 1. For waste disposal, the gas is moved to a 22.0 L container, and cooled to a temperature at which the gas pressure is 8.60 x 103 mm Hg. Calculate the final temperature of the gas in absolute Kelvin.
1. What is the name of the reagent used to determine the end point of a titrimetric analysis?
4. What is the wavelength of a microwave having a frequency of 7.74 x 10^6 hz?
6. What is the formula to get the steam pressure and steam temperature?
7. What is a Hydrogen bond?

industry_corpus2: Petrochemicals


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The Revelate Gas Tank Top Tube bag is one of my favorite ways to carry my camera on all our fat-bike rides, especially beach rides. It is easy to grab my Canon S95 out of the bag while riding for impromptu shots of riding mates. The Gas Tank mounts high on the top tube of the bike so it is mostly out of harms way and the sailcloth material and water-resistant zipper keep splashes off but don’t count on it being waterproof is you want to prove to yourself that your fat-bike floats!
Mounting the Gas Tank is an easy affair. The contoured front strap wraps around the stem and the main strap wraps around the top tube where it is easy to cinch tight for great stability.
The Revelate Designs Gas Tank is 9″ long. Up front where it mounts to the stem it is 5″ high by 3″ wide and it tapers down to 2.5″ tall by 1.5″ at the back. There is a velcro divider in the middle of that bag that can separate the inner compartment in two. With the divider in use my camera fits perfectly in the front section while I usually fill the rear with Honey Stingers and a few fat-bike.com stickers for the inevitable meeting with folks not yet familiar with fat-bikes.
A nice feature of Revelate bags is that they are designed as a system and so play nicely with other bags they do. Here is the Gas Tank mounted with a Revelate Frame Bag underneath. If you really need more storage yet, Revelate makes the Jerry Can (not pictured here) that mounts at the back of the top tube under the seat. Look for a report on that bag down the road.


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It is a free tool to help You monitor and talk to clients visiting your Website, Facebook, Telegram, and Viber — most of that in real time. To start a journey with this live chat tool, all I must do is to click on the sign button.
What I enjoyed about the Signing up process is that I could see how many measures are still left. Following is a fast preview of the last step, installing your JivoChat code.
When conversing with your Clients you can quickly check their information this handy little attribute is put on the correct and it is invaluable when targeting your clients’ needs. What’s more, below we’ve site visitors section, telling us about all the people on our site.
I like the snippet alternative Included in the program. It allows you to find out exactly what a user writers to you until he or she sends it. It makes responding to your clients’ queries much faster.
Additionally, when a Visitors compose a message, an agent get the small pop up on the perfect bottom, asking if they wish to chat, fast reply or dismiss (which, of course, you shouldn’t do! ) .
JivoChat offers two Pricing plans. The basic version costs nothing. It’s permanently free and it includes up to five agents. It offers customizable conversation in 20 languages, various programs (including desktop and mobile) and 24”7client support.
JivoChats is integrated With Facebook Messenger, which means the customer can get your responds right for their Facebook. When it comes to you as a broker, Jivo will not make you change between the programs to answer. All messages from social networks look right in the JivoChat desktop or cellular program.
Another of their Additions is the Mobile SDK, which allows you to add live chat service to your own Android and iOS native apps. If your clients are spending a lot of time searching through your store on mobile, they will definitely find it very convenient.
If that’s not enough, They are throwing an API for developers, which is the whole documentation developers can use if they want to incorporate JivoChat with their own app or CRM solution.
Recently, they have Integrated with Shopify, which is a fantastic news for all e-commerce businesses. It merely proves JivoChat keeps growing and, more importantly, their expansion is dictated by their clients’ demand.
JivoChat works across all Major devices: Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and Internet browsers. It’s translated into 20 languages and to keep their clients even more satisfied, they also supply reports that monitor the level of your customer services.
In terms of the design, The entire site looks very nice and I may even say that UX does not lack in that section. There’s 1 thing which confused me though: when I was on the main website, I clicked on the conversation window three times, before I realized I need to click just on”Chat with us. We are online!” prompt. That might have been done simpler. The great news is that whenever I wanted something, there was always somebody on discussion!

industry_corpus2: Computing & Telecommunications


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BANKRUPT-SYSTEM, n. A system of laws and legal proceedings in regard to bankrupts and their property.
A system of laws and legal proceedings in regard to bankrupts and their property.
BANKRUPT-SYSTEM, noun A system of laws and legal proceedings in regard to bankrupts and their property.
NON-EMPHATIC, a. Having no emphasis; unemphatic.

industry_corpus2: Law & Justice


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CMI has contributed to the success of numerous large group outplacements in multiple industries. Organizations using CMI’s time-tested and innovative approach to outplacement find that our expertise brings actual savings in finances, reputation, and working relationships as well as the preservation of morale, good will, and trade secrets.
This type of event is best suited to employees who will be leaving the organization within a pre-determined time period. Each person’s treatment before, during, and after their notification is of paramount importance for their ultimate success and for the well-being of the entire organization. Knowledgeable execution of group outplacement requires attention to detail, careful planning, and judicious delivery of transition services so the separating employees receive consistent and timely messages that support a calm and dignified exit and superior career/life transition assistance.
Two days of group workshops allow separating employees to gain more in-depth information that reinforces networking and interviewing techniques for a successful job search. This type of event is best suited to employees who will be leaving the organization within a pre-determined time period. Each person’s treatment before, during, and after their notification is of paramount importance for their ultimate success and for the well-being of the entire organization. Knowledgeable execution of group outplacement requires attention to detail, careful planning, and judicious delivery of transition services so the separating employees receive consistent and timely messages that support a calm and dignified exit and superior career/life transition assistance.
Individual career counseling and coaching sessions last for one hour. An attendee may decide to discuss a present job situation, work to resolve a workplace conflict, plan a path for career advancement or may concentrate on perfecting a resume. The content of the meetings will always be kept confidential.
For information on ordering from CMI’s Federal Supply Schedule, go to our catalog on the GSA Advantage!®.


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JMS Services is proud to exclusively offer AXIOM, a new line of heating and air conditioning equipment that is designed specifically for the Northwest Ohio Area.
Customized Equipment with Specifications Designed for our Unique Climate…. at a price you can Afford!
Unlike household appliances that you simply take home and plug in, heating and air conditioning systems are much more complex. The outside components much be matched to the components located inside the house. Mismatched components may work for a while but will use more energy and reduce the equipment lifespan. The design of the system can also be affected by a number of house specific factors including humidity, insulation, and widow orientation… just to name a few.
JMS Services has worked with a domestic manufacturer operating in an ISO 9000 factory to produce products that are engineered and specifically designed for Ohio. Climate varies dramatically across the country and manufacturers tend to build one-size-fits-all products. Our conditions are unique enough that JMS Services decided to design a system that is engineered specifically for Northwest Ohio and named it AXIOM. Better yet, these systems can be and are fully customizable to fit the needs of each home perfectly. These products are available only through JMS Services.
AXIOM is affordable! Because the manufacturer simply manufactures to spec, costs are less and we pass the savings along to you!

industry_corpus2: Power & Energy


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Beginning with our Sandrin’s patented blend of powders from Sandvik and a special process to eliminate brittleness, Sandrin knives are finished with the kind of precision and expertise that only comes with 40 years experience grinding Carbide.
Neither steel nor ceramic, they’re the perfect combination of hardness and strength whose extraordinary precision can be measure to lightband tolerances. And with an outstanding hardness of HRC 71, simply put, they’re nothing short of the hardest and most durable knife blades that have ever been made.
Sandrin Knives is a project that’s been on our mind since the late 80’s. It took us about 20 years to realize the first samples. That’s what happens when you set out to achieve new standards in quality and make a strong commitment to placing true innovation above sales — It takes time.
At Sandrin, we take great pride in producing the most precise industrial blades and wear parts in the world, as well as being recognized as one of the best tungsten carbide suppliers on the market since our company was founded in 1969. It’s a reputation that has paid off. When you need something special and at the highest standard of precision you choose Turmond.
We also like a challenge. Which is why when we first set our sights on crafting a new generation of blades out of Tungsten Carbide, something that no other knife maker had attempted previously let alone even believed was possible, we didn’t flinch.
Instead, we just stayed focused on developing new technologies that permitted us to make not just knives, but very precise knives ground with the finest finishes. The result is a Sandrin knife, a unique, high-performance, collector’s piece born of a new idea, a new material, and a new standard for precision that promises to change the way things have been done in the world of knife-making for thousands of years.


text: STILL REGARDED BY MANY AS ONE OF THE VERY BEST 4X4'S ON THE MARKET THEY ARE IN HIGH DEMAND AND WHEN YOU TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THE HIGH SPECIFICATION EXAMPLE YOU CAN SEE WHY. IT HAS A SWITCHABLE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM WITH HILL DESCENT CONTROL AS WELL AS COMING WITH WITH HEATED LEATHER SEATS WITH ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT, SAT NAV SYSTEM,AN ALL ROUND CAMERA TO HELP WITH PARKING, A 6 CD BOSE SOUND SYSTEM WITH BLUETOOTH INTEGRATION, CRUISE CONTROL AND SPEED LIMITER, AUTOMATIC LIGHTS AND WIPERS, AND A HUG ELECTRIC PANORAMIC SUNROOF. IT COMES WITH A COMPREHENSIVE 6 MONTHS WARRANTY WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND UP FROM 6 TO 24 MONTHS FOR £390 OR TO 36 MONTHS FOR £570. ANY VAT REGISTERED GARAGE IN THE UK CAN CARRY OUT WORK UNDER THE TERMS OF THE WARRANTY.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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Need more in-depth information about specific aspects of TILLS?
Our webinars can help! Presented by the experts behind TILLS, these ready-to-watch webinars give you detailed answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about scoring, interpreting TILLS results, identifying dyslexia, and more.

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


text: Always be ready for a meal on the go with this 3 piece stainless steel travel cutlery set featuring a spoon and fork along with a choice of either a knife or chopsticks. Whether you're traipsing around a city, hiking in the mountains, enjoying a picnic in the local park or on your lunch break at work, you can rely on these top-quality utensils wherever and whenever it's time to eat. Plus, having this durable cutlery set on standby ensures you won't have to settle for one of those flimsy plastic forks ever again! Presented in a stylish neoprene pouch, your cutlery will be kept clean and compactly stored throughout the day - so it won't rattle around in your bag. This cutlery is part of a unique new range of innovative travel kitchenware by Roaming Cooking that's specially designed to be multi-purpose, lightweight, compact, durable and eco-friendly.


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Thanks to reddit user Porges, I now know that you *can* access the underlying buffer of a memory stream after it’s disposed. Use the ToArray or GetBuffer methods.
The FileSystem object is a very thin wrapper around the System.IO.* methods of the same name. This allows a Mock to be injected for the unit tests. During the Setup() for the unit test, I new’d up a class level MemoryStream object and had it returned by the Mock call to OpenFile when the FileMode passed in is set to CreateNew. The goal here is to verify what was written to the MemoryStream after each unit test.
Then I wrote some unit tests that called the method being tested (which subsequently called the WriteStreamToFileAsync function that writes to the stream), followed by the verification. The verification consisted of seeking back to the start of the stream, and then reading the stream to verify its contents.
However when I actually ran the test, it threw an exception stating that the stream was closed. This makes sense after inspecting the method that uses the stream. It’s wrapped in a Using statement: of course the stream would be closed since its being disposed. Quite inconveniently, Microsoft decided to stay true to the philosophy of the Dispose method and does not allow the stream to be reopened. I haven’t looked under the hood, but I’m guessing any memory allocated for storage is released upon disposal. Bummer.
We could modify the WriteStreamToFileAsync function, but changing production code to conform to unit tests is bad for your production code (in this case, a potential memory leak) and creates brittle tests. Another option is to feed the unit test a stream that writes to a file on disk, then the verification could read the file to assert its contents. That will work, but it would really slow down the unit tests and introduce an unnecessary external dependency. What’s really needed is a stream that stores data in memory, but still exposes its underlying data storage mechanism after being disposed.
You should still dispose of a StringBuilderStream object; I didn’t include the teardown for brevity.
The StringBuilderStream does support seeking and reading via the standard Stream methods.
If you seek to a spot other than the end and start writing, everything from that point to the end of the StringBuilder is erased. I know that’s not typical Stream behavior but it was a shortcut to save time. I may change that later but I don’t see a lot of use cases for seeking inside a StringBuilderStream.
This entry was posted in Code and tagged assert, c#, csharp, nunit, stream, stringbuilder, verify on May 2, 2014 by ctigeek.

industry_corpus2: Programming


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UKAYZINE is an international Arts publication developed and published by members of Yaku, a nonprofit Arts organization based in Peoria, Illinois. With UKAYZINE, Yaku engages local and global audiences through international exchanges. The zine’s content evolves from three primary realms: unique aspects of Central Illinois, the work and perspectives of international Artists, and the endeavors of Yaku.
UKAYZINE is a tool to facilitate dialogue, exchanges, and collaborations between local and international Arts communities—to inspire, explore, and amplify the voice and vision of Yaku.


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Sony has released a Mark II version of the RX1R, a high-end full-frame compact camera released 2 years ago.
This new edition features what Sony’s claim to be the world’s first camera with a optical variable low-pass filter which can be set to off, standard or high. This lets you choose between having a very sharp image, with the increased risk of moiré, or having slightly reduced sharpness with better moiré control. You can even bracket your shots with the optical low-pass filter in different settings!
Here’s a video describing how it works.
The sensor is now 42MP, compared to the 24MP from the first RX1R, with an ISO range of between 100-25,600, expandable to 50-102,400. It has also been improved to transmit data 3.5x faster than the original RX1R.
The lens is a fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar T*, featuring a macro shift ring for close focussing up to 14cm. A 9-blade aperture ensures a smooth bokeh while the in-lens shutter allows you to sync with your flash at up to 1/2,000s.
Sony has also implemented the pop-up EVF first seen on the RX100 III, but with an increased resolution of 2.4M dots. A 3″ swivelling LCD with 1.2M dots adorns the back of the camera. It can be tilted up 109 and down 41º.
Unfortunately, all these goodness does not come cheap. Like the original RX1R, this is a premium, high-end product. At a cost of US$3,300, it costs more than the A7RII. Granted, the latter doesn’t come with a lens, but US$3,300 is still fairly expensive for a compact camera, though no more than that German brand. It’ll be available from November 2015.
Sony today released the CyberShot DSC-RX1R, an update to the rather pricey but nonetheless popular CyberShot RX-1 released last year. It’s exactly the same as last year’s RX-1 but without the anti-aliasing (AA) filter, which is supposed to give you a sharper image at the expense of possibly more moiré. It’s just as pricey, costing US$2,800 and will be available from next month. The RX1 will still be sold, so it’ll be kind of like the Nikon D800, which is also available without the AA filter in the form of the D800E.
For the more budget-conscious, Sony has also released the CyberShot DSC-RX100 II, which replaces the very popular RX1, also released last year. It features a new 1″ backside-illuminated (BSI) sensor, which Sony claims is 40% more sensitive in low light than the RX1’s sensor. Like the RX1R and many other newly released cameras, Sony has also done away with the AA filter in the RX100 II for delivering sharper, more detailed images.
The RX100 II also comes equipped with WiFi and NFC capabilities, allowing one-touch wireless content transfer between compatible devices. Another useful feature is the addition of a 3″which can tilt upwards up to 84º and up to 45º downwards, giving greater versatility and flexibility in composing shots.
YS: I’m going to be absolutely biased here, because I don’t like Sony as a company, so it’s really hard for me to say anything nice about them (consequently, don’t expect them or their representatives to be sending cameras for us to review – sorry Sony fans), and really, the prices for these cameras are too much. There might be a case for the RX100, but the RX1 in either form is just madness.
David: I don’t like Sony as a camera company either, but I got to admit that the RX100 was a real game changer in terms of compact pocketable cameras with (relatively) large sensors. The RX100 II will no doubt continue this legacy with better quality images at high ISO. Looking forward to trying out this one!
The RX1 was likewise a game changer with the smallest compact camera body holding a full frame sensor, with a gorgeous 35mm f2 Zeiss lens, complete with aperture ring – this is the camera Leica should have built. I wouldn’t mind owning one myself if I have the moolah, being a fan of fixed lenses, 35mm primes and full frame sensors. I have tried the camera and it’s almost perfect, except for the price, which is a little on the steep side, but even then, if you buy a similarly decked out Nikon D600 with a Nikon 35mm f1.4G (the 35 f2 doesn’t cut it in terms of equivalent image quality), you will end up paying more, and you can’t stuff that into your jacket pocket. The RX1R is like buying a pocketable Nikon D800E and a Nikon 35 f1.4G while paying less. I can’t see it failing in a market chock full of “me too” mirrorless designs. This one’s a winner!


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For more than 130 years, Concordia Lutheran Ministries has been a place with a mission of caring. A place for healing. A place to feel comfortable. And a place where heartfelt Christian faith and a strong sense of service to others help us make a difference every day.
Take a look at what Concordia offers and you'll see what makes us different. Here, faithful caring is a way of life. Management and staff alike share the deeply-held belief that all of our efforts are done to serve God's people and to reflect His love. The ministry entrusted to us enables us to do our best for those we serve. You can see it in our attractively maintained facilities, in the smiles on the faces of our staff and residents, and in the strong sense of community that makes Concordia just like a family.
As an organization deeply rooted in history and faith, we take pride in our professionalism and culture here at Concordia. Today, we are developing our legacy of faithful service to others, continually enhancing the continuum of care we provide. We're expanding our services to reach more people in need and we're offering an increasingly wide range of services to seniors and other age groups.


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Professional headshots are all about you! When deciding what to wear, remember to keep it simple and let your personality shine through. Cute prints and bold colors can be distracting. Solid, monochromatic colors accentuate your natural beauty. Dark, rich colors are the most flattering. If you are feeling bold and confident, rock a bright color top and layer it with a plain blazer or sweater to get a pop of color. As for jewelry, think less is more, such as diamond studs or a classic pearl necklace. Still unsure? Confidence is key to a great, natural shot, so make sure to wear something that makes you feel comfortable and empowered.
Hire a professional. A true professional will make sure you are well lit; the location of your photo shoot is appropriate and will perform some basic editing to the photo so you look your best. Have them take a few different poses, locations and angles so you have a variety of shots you can use throughout the web.
Consider your attire. Make sure you are comfortable in what you have on and that it represents you! Ask yourself a couple simple questions. Would you wear it to a party at your Grandma’s house? Would you feel confident enough to rock it at an interview? If yes, then you’re on the right track. When in doubt, scour Pinterest or ask friends for advice.
It should be all about you. Don’t include friends, family or pets in the photos. There are exceptions to this rule. Who wouldn’t love to see a Veterinarian with their furry friends? These pictures are perfect for marketing materials or on social media pages to promote your business. If you’re hiring a professional photographer, it is important to capture a solo headshot. Trust us, you’ll want it!
Keep it current. Make sure you update your photo regularly – every couple of years. Paying attention to this small detail will show your future employer, recruiter, or client that you care about keeping your information up to date.
Where can you use your professional photo?
Social media. LinkedIn has become a huge network of recruiters and business people looking to connect. Put your best foot forward. Other sites like Behance are popular for creatives looking to showcase their portfolios.
Club and organization websites. Are you an officer in your sorority? A lot of the chapter and clubs will feature your photo when you were in office. Avoid the selfie at the bar. Always put your best foot forward with a nice photo.
Business card or resume. There are mixed reviews as to whether to include your photo on a business card or resumes. It is a norm in some industries like real estate, so make sure you keep up with current trends in your industry.


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It is typically run over an 11 week period.
Each session includes food, a short presentation and a discussion.
Alpha is for anyone who wants to know more about the Christian faith.
Whether you have never set foot in a church or have been going to church for years - Alpha is for you.
The presentations are designed to encourage conversation and to explore the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal way.
No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you like.
Alpha is gentle with no pressure, no follow up and no charge.
Each session starts with a meal and a chance to make new friends.
Following the meal there is a talk exploring various aspects of the Christian faith.
In small groups, you can then chat over a cup of coffee, ask any questions or discuss your opinions freely with others.
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Cute girl, waiting carefree relationship with a pleasant development. Right now, dial my number and come to visit, i will do everything, as you say!
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Owning a Citroën DS has given me an insight into parts of human experience which I would not otherwise know. I think I’d better explain this rather odd claim by telling you something about myself. I wouldn’t call myself untidy, but I make Bob Geldof seem highly kempt. I wouldn’t call myself fat, but the last time I went swimming in the sea I was stalked by a ship flying the Norwegian flag. Most of the basic tenets of beauty would need to be reversed for me to become visually appealing. So you can imagine which part of driving the car has struck me most.
When I drive my DS, people stop and look. Younger people covet the car, as I once did. Older people smile warmly at an old friend, so long unencountered. This car turns heads and grabs admiration. I like to think it shows me a little of what it is like to be a pretty woman (although, as yet, no–one has walked into a lamp–post as I’ve driven past).
So I had to give the car a female name. As you may know, the letters DS are pronounced, in French, the same as their word for Goddess. The car is, in European terms, large. So I’m looking for a large French Goddess. The problem is my knowledge of French mythology doesn’t extend much beyond Asterix the Gaul. The only person large and French in that is Obelix, who is most definitely not female, and, even worse, as clumsy as a buttered oaf—completely the wrong image.
So I’ve cheated—just a little. There is a large German female Goddess, a Rhine–maiden. But, given the river Rhine is the Franco–German border, I’m willing to argue that such a maiden must have some French blood in her. So although “Brünhilde” sounds German, she has got to be part–French (and Swiss, and Dutch).
Now you know her name, let me introduce her. She is a white, 1974 D–Special. She shows her age, unfortunately, with rust creeping through wrinkled paint–work. Her heart is good, and she drives well. But, as with many a DS, her frame is giving out. The previous owner had some welding done, which was botched by someone who didn’t care, who couldn’t be bothered to remove the old, rusting metal before he slapped a patch on. That welder probably thinks Vauxhall Vectras are pretty.
So Brünhilde needs serious surgery. Or it may be too late for her, and all I could do is use her to save another DS. This tinges every trip I make in her, knowing that she might soon be a victim of cannibalism. Mind you, if she is, then that may mean I’ll have a DS23 to rescue. Every cloud….


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LONDON: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown faced a battle to salvage his authority Friday after a minister insisted his continued leadership would spell disaster for Britain as he quit the government.
In a shock move, James Purnell stepped down as work and pensions secretary, urging Brown to resign as the governing Labour Party braced for dire European Parliament and English local election results.
Purnell left as the polls closed Thursday, with all eyes on whether other ministers would follow suit and turn against Brown.
Brown now faces a difficult Cabinet reshuffle, which could take place later Friday if he decides not to hold off until Monday when the European election results will be known.
Finance minister Alistair Darling and Foreign Secretary David Miliband are keen to stay in their heavyweight posts -- and could cause trouble if he ousts them.

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Lucas Goeller, a local 2-year-old boy with end-stage liver disease, has received a donated liver during a transplant surgery that began Wednesday night and was completed just before 7 a.m. Thursday.
Lucas spent more than 18 months waiting for a life-saving transplant, receiving treatment at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He and his family returned to Pittsburgh Wednesday after having traveled to Cincinnati, where they were getting Lucas placed on another transplant list.
A message posted on the Save Lucas Facebook page at 7 a.m. Thursday said the donor liver had been transplanted and the surgery went well. It also said Lucas was in stable condition.
Another child receiving an organ from the same donor was also in surgery Thursday morning.
The offer for the life-saving donation came Tuesday, and while the liver is of a different blood type, doctors said a successful transplant is possible.
Lucas’ mother, Jessica Goeller, said she was elated and sad at the same time to learn about the direct donation.
“As a mom, you feel the sorrow and her pain because you've been there before, you've begged God not to take your kid,” she said.
The donor family is working with their local organ transplant team to recover organ tissue in hopes of saving the lives of other children, including Lucas.
Jessica Goeller said she knows this might be Lucas' best shot and is confident in his surgeons, who have performed five liver transplants that were all successful.
"Being that Lucas' condition is deteriorating so fast, it's almost better to give this a shot and pray for the best because we may not get another offer, she said. "It's going to be a risky and complicated surgery, but with anything, there are always risks and complications."
Lucas’ family asks for continued prayers, not only for Lucas, but also for the family of the donor child.
To become an organ donor, visit www.DonateLife.net, and discuss your wishes with your family.
The organizers hope that the event will help encourage families who are faced with the decision to say "yes" to organ donation.

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"If you build it, he will come." That's the ethereal message that inspires Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) to construct a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield. At first, "he" seems to be the ghost of disgraced ballplayer Shoeless Joe Jackson (Ray Liotta), who materializes on the ballfield and plays a few games with the awestruck Ray. But as the weeks go by, Ray receives several other messages from a disembodied voice, one of which is "Ease his pain." He realizes that his ballfield has been divinely ordained to give a second chance to people who have sacrificed certain valuable aspects of their lives. One of these folks is Salingeresque writer Terence Mann (James Earl Jones), whom Ray kidnaps and takes to a ball game and then to his farm. Another is Doc Graham (Burt Lancaster), a beloved general practitioner who gave up a burgeoning baseball career in favor of medicine. The final "second-chancer" turns out to be much closer to Ray. That "magical" field in Dyersville, Iowa still draws thousands of baseball-happy tourists each year.
Phil Robinson's 1989 masterpiece is the definitive modern-day baseball film. Adapting a W.P. Kinsella story, Robinson magically combines baseball history and folklore with whimsical fantasy, and makes great use of all-American actor Kevin Costner. Costner is right at home playing the Iowa farmer whose backyard becomes a playground for unfulfilled wishes to come to fruition, and is ably supported by Burt Lancaster, James Earl Jones, and Ray Liotta as Shoeless Joe Jackson, whose performances are vital to the spirit of the film. An imaginative, intricately woven fairy tale that works on the spiritual level as well as on the practical, Field of Dreams benefits from Robinson's ability to effortlessly milk both America's love of baseball and the more poignant aspects of American mythology. As another mark of its enduring appeal, the film also permanently wedged the catch phrase, "If you build it, he will come" into the American lexicon, a lofty feat for a baseball movie.

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One of the greatest privileges we’ve had since founding M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks over a decade and a half ago is helping entrepreneurs get their start in innovative business categories. A pair of entrepreneurs we had the opportunity to work with recently are from Four Legged Foodie based out of the Atlanta, Georgia area.
The goal of Four Legged Foodie is to provide human-grade quality food for dogs. In fact, as you’ll see in the video, Bob Pierson, co-owner of M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks promises to sample some of the food himself. We will post a follow up YouTube video when this happens and offer a review!
The converted sprinter van will enable Four Legged Foodie to generate sales and market their business in locations that pet owners frequent regularly like dog parks, pet adoptions and other animal focused events.
Click play on the video above to take a virtual tour of the converted sprinter van. In the video, the van has yet to be wrapped, but once this is complete the unit will serve as a rolling billboard for the company at events. Other features in this unit include an external display case where Four Legged Foodie will be able to merchandise their menu items.
Over the last few decades, consumers are viewing their furry friends more like members of the family and not just pets. Part of this change means that owners are starting to take a more serious look at the food these family members are eating on a regular basis.
We wish Four Legged Foodie success in their new venture. Their website will soon be launched soon and you’ll be able to meet them in person at pet-focused events across the Atlanta area.
Watch the video tour below with Russel’s Rib Shack new combo smoker trailer based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Anyone with in the ATL area would be wise to look up Russel for world-class competition-level BBQ delivered to their upcoming event.
Unlike a lot of other BBQ trailers or smokers you find on the market, we build a custom trailer from the ground up that are specifically designed to fit the equipment you need on the unit. Many builders will buy pre-made trailers and essentially play a game of Tetris to fit all your desired equipment on-board a certain sized unit. This is not the optimal way to design a professionally designed trailer you plan to operate for many years to come and build a business around. At M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks, no two trailers are the same.
As you’ll see with this build out there is four inch C-channel framing underneath the unit. C-channel framing is essential for enhanced stability and durability of the unit. This was built with a 5,000 pound axle and the unit was upgraded with chrome rims. This trailer features the NS 72 SWT. The NS7 SWT comes standard with two shelves at 72″L x 22″D. These shelves can be pulled out so you can easily access meats. Removable shelves also makes cleanup infinitely easier.
The smoker unit also features three durable locks to ensure the doors don’t move while commuting to events. This creates a generous cooking surface over 3,000 square inches to smoke chicken, ribs, steak or any other type of grilled foods you desire. Check the full specifications of the NS 72 SWT and optional upgrades here.
At the four minute point of the video you can evaluate the smoker box. This box features 3 additional shelves at the front of the trailer. A firebox is also positioned at the front of the unit where logs can be placed. A starter was also installed in the firebox making it easier to get heat going on a cold day. A burner was also positioned in the firebox as a heat assist by request. This helps prevent ash from falling into the burner and is something we’re happy to install upon request.
Coming in standard on this unit is a two-burner hot plate. There’s also a built-in cutting board that you can pop-off and hose down when cleaning. Finally, we always ensure you’ve got storage space built into your trailers to store cooking utensils or other equipment needed for BBQ. Watch the video in its entirety to learn more!
As noted in the video, you can learn more about our lineup of New South Smokers and Grills here. From there you can evaluate different options and upgrades that our customers frequently make for their unit. Additionally, if you have a custom feature you would like installed, give us a call and we can more than likely make it happen. We can also share unique ways we’ve modified other trailers for customers in the past. Our goal is to build a one-of-a-kind unit that will serve you for years to come. Give us a call at 904-397-0246 to tell us about your next trailer.
When Smoothie King needed a fully-mobile Smoothie bar, they turned to M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks to execute their vision. In today’s video tour, Bob Pierson, co-founder of M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks provides an exterior and interior walkthrough of the completed and wrapped unit. Click the video below to start the 5 minute tour now!
Smoothie King founder Steve Kuhnau started the business in 1973. In 1989, Smoothie King opened the first U.S. juice bar franchise. Fast forward to 2018, the company now has over 800 locations globally and continues to grow.
Although the juice bar company has experienced continued growth over the past few decades, the companies mission remains the same: To serve a nutritious Smoothies with a Purpose. Each Smoothie continues to be blended with healthy fruits, veggies, high-quality proteins and vitamins.
As you tour the exterior of the vehicle you’ll immediate recognize the Smoothie King logo and branding that wraps the unit. As you see the front cab is standard with a back wall to separate the kitchen from driving areas. The concession counter and serving window are built into the door to the kitchen. As you can see the door slides open allowing for easy entrance into the vehicle.
As you enter the back of the van, you can see the equipment that’s been installed for serving a variety of Smoothie flavors. Inside you’ll see a sink with spray nozzle and a 3-compartment sink for hand washing. There is also a custom built counter system inside the unit that can be quickly setup once inside the vehicle to maximize working space inside the mobile juice bar. This extra space is critical inside of a compact mobile unit like this.
As we enter the kitchen, you’ll notice a refrigeration system located on the counter to cool product. There’s also an ice bin installed to make ice on demand. There’s also space for blenders to be plugged in an operated. These blenders can installed directly into a countertop or stored in a shelf unit depending on your preference. The power box is also located near the rear of the vehicle and features one-click button to start the generator.
Although this unit is compact, Smoothie and juice trucks actually require a lot of power to be able to operate blenders and other equipment at a high-frequency. As a result, we needed to install a larger, high-power Oned Cummings 10Kw generator on this unit to be able to keep up with the demands of this business. Fast forward to the 3 minute and 15 second point of the video to see how this generator was conveniently installed.
Although Isuzu’s aren’t typically outfitted to food trucks, it can be done! This truck will be the mobile unit of the Rolling Grind coffee truck. This video walk-through takes you on a guided vehicle before it’s been wrapped so the exterior will look different once this is complete. We hope this video gives you some great ideas of what can be done with an Isuzu!
As you can see on this Isuzu the kitchen area is not connected to the cab. On most food trucks these two areas are connected so keep that in mind if this is important to your business. On the outside you’ll notice a Powertech Generator is installed inside the protective box. Coffee machines, in particular require a lot of power to operate so this is not an area you should cut corners. Coffee machines, espresso makers, and blenders all require a lot of power. The last thing you want to happen during a rush is to have the power go out during a rush.
After entering the truck, you’ll notice the wide-range of equipment already installed. On the left side of the kitchen is a bar with two Blendtec kichen blenders installed to make smoothies and other drinks. There’s also a commercial grade Bunn coffee grinder installed so beans are as fresh as possible. There is also a commercial grade espresso maker a refridgerator installed to keep everything cool.
Moving over to the right side of the kitchen there’s a six foot serving window installed to provide customers with their beverage of choice. Directly below, a 50-gallon water tank is installed. There is a large sink with cutting board and separate hand-sink. There is also a propane water heater, which is the only propane power used in the entire vehicle. Finally, there’s a broom closet installed where cleaning equipment can be installed. Overall, this Isuzu build turned out really nice and will serve the customer well for years to come.
M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks specializes in custom building mobile coffee trucks and trailers. You can view our past builds here. Overall, the coffee concept works really well with mobile and we’ve had many customers go on to be successful with this model.
One such example of a success story is Refuge Coffee Co. based just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Refuge Coffee Co. expanded to two food trucks and coffee shop location in just a few years. It’s a model that has worked fro many others and can work for you too!
If you would like to learn more about what M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks can do for you, feel free to give us a call at 904-397-0246 for a free quote.
This morning Bob has a brand new food van walk-through that was built for Tony’s Clam Chowder based in Cedar Key, Florida. You can find out where Tony’s Clam Chowder will be serving next by checking out their event calendar. If you can’t visit at an event near you, you can still get a taste of Tony’s seafood by trying their chowder sold at Albertsons, Safeway, and other markets across Florida. This is hands down the best chowder we’ve ever tasted and we are proud to have had the opportunity to build this van!
The tour starts at the front of the vehicle where you see the attractive wrap and branding for Tony’s Clam Chowder and website prominently displayed at the front. The side of this vehicle also features strong calls to action highlighting the “free samples” available for prospective customers when the van is in operation. We highly recommend you take them up on this offer!
As we move over to the right side of the vehicle, Bob demonstrates how the serving window and serving tray are put in position when the vehicle is ready to serve. You may not notice this at first, but the serving window is actually part of the sliding door that can be used to enter into the kitchen of the van.
After the sliding door is opened you discover that there are two retractable serving counters. These allow you to easily enter the van and when you’re ready to serve customers just pop-up the counters and get to work. Inside the van you have a refrigerator to keep the soups fresh, a stovetop for the big pots of clam chowder, a prep shelf, microwave, 3-bay sink with hand washing sink. Of course there’s plenty of counter area for serving and cabinets for storage as well. Also note the installed exstinguisher for fire safety.
What’s not immediately visible underneath the counter is a displace for food. Other features included on the inside of this vehicle include paper towel dispenser, hood, shelving, and of course A/C to keep cool while your cooking up warm clam chowder.
The features we have not discussed yet during this tour is the number of security cameras that are installed around the vehicle. You can view the video around the van while you’re operating. This can help when your parking the vehicle, but is also handy for security purposes while you are working inside the vehicle too. Located above the security screen is the stereo controls. On the outside of the vehicle is a stereo system for playing music or making announcements over a PA.
Returning to the outside of the vehicle there is a display area for products. Here you could feature menu items or place drinks so that prospective customers have a visual example of the products you sell on-board. There’s also a second window that lifts up to display a television screen. This screen can be used to display a menu, marketing videos, or to broadcast a game. Moving to the rear of the vehicle is the propane tank for running the burners and a Cummins generator for electricity. As a special require from this customer there was also a ladder installed on the back for access to a rack system at the roof of the van.
To see more examples of food van conversions and pricing click here or give M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks a call at 904-397-0246 to discuss your next specialty vehicle build.
In today’s video, Bob Pierson guides you on a tour of a recent custom build we are very proud of for Chief’s Chill Out. Chief’s Chill Out wanted an efficient and agile way to bring their cold treats to the street and chose a new Ford Transit van to serve as the foundation of their business. In this video, Pierson takes you on a 360 degree tour of the outside and inside of this build out and explains the details that went into converting this ordinary van into a snow cone and custard distribution machine.
The tour begins on the left-side of the converted Ford Transit van, where a lot of planning was invested into the marketing aspects of the vehicle and capturing customers attention. After opening up the first serving window reveals a large screen television where a menu or product videos can be displayed. All of the information displayed on this digital menu can be controlled inside the truck or remote from an iPad or phone.
To the rear of the vehicle is the serving window where fresh custards and snow cones will be served to customers. As you can see there are two trays that securely latch up. Below the serving window is a display that allows customers to be able to view the products you serve before you buy. This is a convenient way to demonstrate the different offerings on a custard van like this, but also allows you to showcase add-on items like sodas or chips that can increase your average customer value without additional effort.
At the rear of the vehicle is another custom addition. Unlike your traditional ice cream truck that may only sell pre-packaged product, Chief’s Chill Out wanted to create a higher-quality offering and have a custard machine installed on the vehicle. Running a custard machine on the truck requires a lot of electricity to operate and an additional generator needed to be installed on the vehicle to execute this type of vehicle. The problem is that space is at a premium in one of these smaller Ford Transit vehicles versus a traditional food truck.
How we were able to get around this problem was to create a custom sized generator box on the rear of the Ford Transit. This enables the owner plenty of power their custard machine from the external generator, but also saves space on the van. We did need to adjust the placement of the rear view cameras as well to make this adjustment. Instead of having the cameras on the bumper, they are now located on the doors and look out over the top of the generator so that the operator of the vehicle can see where he or she is going. The spare tire was then attached to the new custom built generator box.
As we open the sliding door into the converted Ford Transit, you see the beginning of the mobile kitchen and a large freezer. When you step into the van, the first thing you’ll notice is the line of bottles that extend across the ceiling. When in operation, these bottles will contain different flavors of syrup for snowcones. These syrups run down tubes to the outside of the van where customers can dispense their own syrups and mix flavors.
As Bob moves back into the rear of the kitchen you see some of the other features of this build. Naturally, there is the custard machine and refrigerator to keep product cool. There is also a variety of shelving units and counter top space store product.
From a security standpoint, a monitor is also positioned near the serving window that allows you to monitor the outside of the vehicle while you work. In the rare event that someone attempts to tamper with your vehicle while it is in operation, you’ll be able to see it even while you’re inside of the vehicle. The electrical box is also installed nearby the serving window so it can be easily accessed while you work. The other convenient feature you’ll see is a push to start generator button from the inside of the van. This is a huge time saver and will make operating the van a lot easier. When you’re done using the generator, you can turn it off from inside the van as well.
Overall, we are honored to have helped Chief’s Chill Out get started. Visit ChiefsChillOut.com for more information about their business. If you have a custom-built van in mind for your own business, don’t hesitate to reach out to M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks directly to learn how we can assist with your next custom build.
This afternoon we bring to you one of our recently completed builds that’s about to head north to New Jersey with the current owner. The main item being sold by the The Flying Pie Guy are handheld meat pies. Meat pies are not staple menu items in the United States, but are extremely popular in the United Kingdom and Australia. Meat pies are common lunch items in both countries. In fact, the owner of the vehicle, Mike Peacock, was born in Australia. The Flying Pie is bringing this overseas tradition all the way to New Jersey with their food truck concept.
Your host with the most, Bob Pierson, Co-Owner of M&R Specialty Trailers and Trucks, guides you on an inside and outside tour of the Flying Pie Guy truck in today’s episode. In this video tour you’ll see a variety of unique touches to the vehicle, including special ovens to cook the meat pies. This truck comes on an 18 foot box and a large framed white Freightliner MT45 and a Cummins Diesel engine. Enjoy the tour!
As most of our vending trucks include, you need a large serving window to offer guests. We also have a tray area for the truck that easily unhooks and folds down when commuting. Although well-hidden by the truck wrap, the hook ups to the hot and cold water tanks are accessible from the outside. There are also flood lights strategically positioned outside the serving window area so that vendor can operate in evenings. Also attached is a speaker system that is controlled from the inside of the truck.
To the rear of the concession window, a television screen is located. This will be used by The Flying Pie for marketing or to list the menu items on the truck. There is also a retractable door that covers the television when not in operation to protect against vandalism or theft.
One of the nice additional touches that isn’t immediately apparent is the build a unique system around the tank. Since this truck is heading up north to New Jersey with cold winters, the vehicles plumbing system needed be harnessed to protect against frost.
For an 18 foot truck, this vehicle is filled with cooking equipment to be able to execute the customers menu. The tour starts off with the 3-bay sink and cutting board that can be positioned over the top to take advantage of space. You also get to view the large vulcan convection oven system that is used to bake the pies, the plumbing and more.
Some of the other unique modifications on this vehicle include an additional seat being built into the vehicle so three people can ride safely in the truck with seat belts.


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August DVB-T202 Driver Download. I upgraded my workplace to consolidate my historical tower pc and laptop to a single laptop and large LED screen I was left with no Freeview HD tuner, this was once a disgrace as mostly even as I work it is excellent to watch a tv program or have the radio playing. This little device works a treat! I might endorse that it is best to connect it to a decent outside aerial from your residence instead than the small aerial offered however as opposed to that it is satisfactory.
The playback is 5 stars, the motive that i'm giving it 4 stars is that the provided software isn't that excellent, yes it is realistic however it appears to scramble all of the channels right into a random order and does no longer get the channel numbers right also many channel names appeared to be in chinese. I take advantage of mine with home windows media core which personally is much better. I re-iterate although, for the first-class of photograph, playback and reliability on a roof prime aerial it is a 5 famous person product which i might advise to associates.
Established it on a Thinkpad laptop with 1.8GHz going for walks in WINDOW which went smoothly. Nonetheless, after I tried to fire up the program I had a message "set up DirectX 9.Zero or greater" which I did. Nonetheless bought the equal messsage after set up, how worrying was once that so I emailed the support line. They answered rapidly, and have been very useful. Finally, the hindrance turned out to be in the registry, despite the fact that DirectX 9.Zero had installed, the registry entry had no longer been rewritten very likely a Microsoft or IBM malicious program.
After using Regedit to change the entry, the TotalMedia application fired up effectually. Utilizing my rooftop aerial, all the stations autotuned accurately; program works really good, simple GUI, very versatile, it does much more than just television/Radio and i have not yet tried the recording facility, but I assume all amenities to work as well as the fundamental functions. For a price range cost, this works "straight out of the box" when you have DirectX 9.Zero established. Even entails a far off, not like the extra pricey one I had purchased beforehand!


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Poor weather means this event has been cancelled.
There’s a chance for you to be involved in a project which will bring one of nature’s most beautiful butterflies back from virtual extinction in this country.
The Rockingham Forest ‘Back from the Brink’ project has seen the Chequered Skipper take to the wing in England for the first time in more than 40 years.
Now there are plans to hopefully re-introduce the butterfly back into Castor Hanglands this summer, where the last specimens were seen on the wing in 1973.
Langdyke is looking for volunteers to help with the preparation for this to happen.
There will be a working party on Tuesday, March 12 at Castor Hanglands – designed to help the ‘Back from the Brink’ project team prepare for the reintroduction.
The aim is to start to create suitable conditions for the Chequered Skipper to be re-introduced and thrive.
The work party will be at the Hanglands from 10am until 3.30pm that day.
Anyone wanting to volunteer is advised to make sure they are wearing the appropriate clothing for the weather, sturdy footwear and a pair of gardening gloves. A packed lunch is also advised.
Langdyke’s annual meeting last year heard from Roots of Rockingham project officer Susannah O’Riordan about the work that had taken place at Rockingham.
It all started in Belgium, where – after being granted the necessary licence, a team managed to find and collect just a few dozen of the butterflies, and then carefully transported them back to this country.
In May of last year 42 adult Chequered Skipper butterflies were released into Rockingham Forest, and flew in England for the first time in – appropriately enough, 42 years. TV personality and Conservation expert Chris Packham was on hand to witness the reintroduction.
After that a dedicated band of volunteers were on site every day following the release to monitor the behaviour of the butterflies, looking at how far they moved from the release points and seeing if they could observe any egg-laying behaviour.
Only time will tell whether the project is a success and whether similar success can be gained at the Hanglands.
Rockingham Forest is a collection of ancient woodlands that once formed William the Conqueror’s favourite hunting forest. It is situated in North East Northamptonshire between Stamford and Kettering.

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Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York in an August 2014 photo.
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Sen. Charles Schumer sees an opening for a deal to limit corporate tax “inversions” after Congress comes back from the November elections, he told MarketWatch on Wednesday.
“I think we have a chance to get some kind of compromise not in the next two weeks, but in the lame duck session,” the New York Democrat said in a phone interview.
Schumer on Wednesday released the newest bill to combat so-called inversions, a recent wave of which has riled many congressional Democrats and President Barack Obama. The deals involve companies shifting their legal address overseas to take advantage of lower tax rates. Recent examples include Burger King’s US:BKW buying of Canadian doughnut chain Tim Hortons US:THI , and AbbVie Inc.’s ABBV, +0.31% purchase of Shire PLC US:SHPG .
Schumer’s bill targets what’s known as earnings stripping, which involves inverted companies loading their U.S. subsidiaries with debt. When the subsidiary repays the overseas parent, interest payments are then deductible from U.S. taxes. That allows the companies to avoid paying high U.S. taxes: the U.S. corporate rate of 35% is the world’s highest.
The bill would halve the amount of deduction companies may claim, among other measures. Schumer introduced the bill with Sen. Richard Durbin, an Illinois Democrat.
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew said Monday the Obama administration will decide in the “very near future” about how to address inversions. Schumer said he’s “all for” Lew doing whatever he can to address the issue, but that the secretary would “be the first to admit that it can’t be as effective” or workable as legislation.
Here is a condensed, edited transcript of MarketWatch’s interview with Schumer, who is a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee.
MarketWatch: What’s different about this inversion bill than the others we’ve seen so far, and is there a better chance of passage in this environment?
Schumer: What’s different in this bill is we focus on earnings strippings, which is the most egregious part of inversions because companies would be able to shield their U.S. earnings. That’s a little different than trying to get lower corporate rates on foreign stuff.
In terms of getting Republican support, I’ve talked to a few of my Republican colleagues about this, about saying, let this expire in 2017. In other words, eliminate the earnings stripping aspect of inversions until 2017. Let it expire as an impetus for broad tax reform. I think everybody agrees it is far preferable to do broad tax reform and lower rates than little, bit-by-bit pieces.
What this would do would say to the new Congress in 2017 and the new president, if you don’t do tax reform, these inversions are going to come back at you because this provision will expire. So it’s an impetus for tax reform in that way and in another way, because companies that aren’t allowed to invert will put more pressure on the system to do corporate tax reform.
If each company can choose its own little loophole then our corporate tax code will continue to be a Swiss cheese that favors some over others simply because of fortuitous circumstances.
MarketWatch: How did you decide to focus on this particular aspect? A lot of people haven’t heard of this.
Schumer: This was the most egregious aspect of corporate tax reform. And it would apply to many, many more companies. What got me started here was Walgreen’s US:WAG . Unlike say a pharmaceutical company which competes worldwide and has worldwide competitors who have much lower tax rates, Walgreen’s business was in the U.S. And they were going to use inversions, they were going to use income stripping, earnings stripping, to shield their U.S. taxes regardless of any foreign competition.
MarketWatch: Treasury Secretary Lew said the other day a decision is coming very soon on inversions. So barring any sort of congressional action, are you expecting them to do something decisive?
Schumer: Let me say two things: I think we have a chance to get some kind of compromise not in the next two weeks, but in the lame duck session. Number one, I think we might get something, particularly given the compromise I’ve proposed before, above.
But second, I’m all for Secretary Lew doing whatever he can administratively, but he’d be the first to admit that it can’t be as effective as comprehensive, as workable, as legislation.

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text: The purpose of this study was to examine the difference in general education and special education teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion of students with disabilities and to ascertain if levels of self-efficacy, teacher type, and education level were predictors of teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion. Data were collected from 118 elementary and middle school teachers using an online survey, and a 2-way ANOVA and multiple regression were conducted to answer the research questions. Results indicated that special education teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion were significantly more positive than those of general education teachers and that teacher type and self-efficacy were predictors of teachers’ attitudes towards inclusion. Higher levels of self-efficacy were associated with more positive attitudes towards inclusion. Change in practice may be achieved if school district administrators implement teacher training to improve teacher self-efficacy regarding inclusive practices, which could ultimately improve student outcomes and narrow the achievement gap.


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This seminar will be followed by an apero in the ETZ foyer.
New circuit techniques have been developed in the recent years to lower the temporal noise of CMOS image sensors (CIS) readout chains below the 1 e-rms barrier. The latter include high column amplification and correlated multiple sampling (CMS), combined with device optimization like in-pixel buried channel source follower or in-pixel open-loop gain. However, these achievements were usually obtained at the cost of a large pixel pitch and a lower fill factor. It is well-known that the 1/f noise originating from the in-pixel source follower becomes the dominant noise source after proper reduction of the thermal noise component using high column amplification or CMS. This talk presents some recent work that explores new ways to further reduce this 1/f noise contribution using exclusively circuits’ optimization techniques. The latter were demonstrated on a 4T pixel integrated in a 180 nm CIS CMOS process. The new pixels feature a 0.4 e-rms input-referred noise and a 185 µV/e- conversion gain with a pitch of 7.5 µm and a fill factor of 66%. This corresponds to a reduction of the RMS noise by a factor 2 and a conversion gain increase by a factor 2.2 compared to state-of-the-art pixels.
Christian Enz, PhD, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL), 1989. He is currently Professor at EPFL and Director of the Institute of Microengineering and head of the IC Lab. Until April 2013 he was VP at the Swiss Center for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM) in Neuchâtel, Switzerland where he was heading the Integrated and Wireless Systems Division. Prior to joining CSEM, he was Principal Senior Engineer at Conexant (formerly Rockwell Semiconductor Systems), Newport Beach, CA, where he was responsible for the modeling and characterization of MOS transistors for RF applications. His technical interests and expertise are in the field of low-power and low-noise analog and RF IC design, wireless sensor networks and semiconductor device modeling. Together with E. Vittoz and F. Krummenacher he is the developer of the EKV MOS transistor model and the author of the book "Charge-Based MOS Transistor Modeling - The EKV Model for Low-Power and RF IC Design" (Wiley, 2006). He is the author and co-author of more than 200 scientific papers and has contributed to numerous conference presentations and advanced engineering courses.


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UK based Softpress Systems today announces Freeway 5.5, the full paid-for upgrade to its award-winning web-design family. With its visual design model and powerful new features, Freeway makes it easy to create beautiful sites, presentations and email newsletters without the need to write code. Alongside Freeway's extensive existing feature set, version 5.5 has a compelling range of new functionality as well as a host of new and improved templates.
Oxford, United Kingdom - Softpress Systems today is pleased to announce the release and immediate availability of Freeway 5.5, the full paid-for upgrade to its award-winning web-design family. With its visual design model and powerful new features, Freeway makes it easy to create beautiful sites, presentations and email newsletters without the need to write code.
"Freeway 5.5 is here," Softpress Managing Director Richard Logan said. "The short Preview period preceding this launch has been a great success. Thanks to enthusiastic uptake we have found and fixed some small issues and tweaked the features based on user feedback. Now creating modern leading-edge websites, reliable email newsletters and stunning presentations will be a breeze in Freeway. Users, both professional and novice, will benefit from the innovative and improved tools for the creation of rich, dynamic and standards-compliant output. Enjoy!"
Showcase lets you create a gallery or slideshow from scratch in minutes, with literally thousands of fully-customizable options. Showcase lets anyone - even absolute beginners - effortlessly build a professional, feature-rich gallery or slideshow, and in a time they would never have thought possible.
Import images into the Showcase application, via drag-n-drop (from the Finder, or from iPhoto/Aperture libraries displayed in the app itself), or by direct import.
A wide variety of appearance and layout options are available including borders, shadows, reflections and more.Supports common web image types as well as TIFF and native Photoshop files.
Users can create complex CSS layouts that respond appropriately when content on the page changes in size or is added/removed dynamically - without needing to learn CSS. Simply visually design page layouts and have confidence that they will work properly every time.
The Create Email Action allows users to design emails and newsletters with fewer restrictions. When the page is published, Freeway will convert it into "email-friendly" HTML that can be opened up in Apple Mail, or dropped into a sending service.
Easily add a simple yet powerful search facility to your sites. With no server-side technologies used, this effective search functionality can be used on all sites, even those hosted on MobileMe.
The Site Mapper Action will keep search engines up-to-date by automatically generating Google-friendly XML sitemaps, and Yahoo! URL lists, each time you update your site.
Connects sites up with Amazon sites that will pay you cash for all sales originating from your site. Amazon USA, UK, France, Germany and Japan are all supported.
Freeway now supports secure uploads through SFTP and FTPS, in addition to existing upload methods (FTP, MobileMe and File Copy).
A host of new and improved templates - all of them free and designed exclusively for Softpress and Freeway.
Freeway, famous for its visual design model, ease-of-use and clean efficient standards-compliant code generation, is the tool of choice for professionals and home Mac users who prefer to focus on their design, not the code!
Freeway 5.5 requires Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) or above, and runs on both Intel and PowerPC machines.
Freeway 5.5 Pro and Freeway 5.5 Express are both available for purchase from the Softpress Store. Full versions of Freeway 5.5 Pro can be purchased for $229, and Freeway 5 Express for $69. Upgrades from earlier versions of 5 to 5.5 are offered at prices starting from $25 for Express or $49 for Pro.
Those who qualify for education, senior or non-profit discounts will receive a coupon for a full 20% off any listed Freeway price. For fantastic discounts on multi-seat installations, contact [email protected] with your exact requirements.
All channel purchasers of 5.4.2 after June 1st, 2010 will be eligible for a free download upgrade to 5.5 - proof of purchase will be required. Please contact sales for more info.
Reviewers are encouraged to download and assess both Freeway Pro and Freeway Express. For a full NFR serial number or to receive permission to use any version of this software for covermounts, please contact Softpress.


text: Your outdoor space can be just as important as indoor space. Discriminating buyers love this 41" Outdoor Gas Firebowl. Solid handcrafted granite mantel and a porcelain steel bowl add to the elegance of this unit. A 40,000 BTU cast iron burner will keep you warm and worry free from tending the fire. Removable wicker design panels give you the option of two different looks.


text: In this guide you will learn how to take a chain off a bike using a chain cutting tool. Be careful to not force the pin out incorrectly. If it is difficult to press the pin out, the tool is most likely not aligned up properly. Greasing the threads of the chain cutting tool will make it easier to press out the pin.

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In our Tequila Sunrise Cocktail Mix you get all the ingredients you need to make this classic cocktail, just add alcohol.
Add the contents to 70cl of tequila, give it a shake and leave to infuse for 48 hours. Once the tequila is infused strain a double shot over ice in a highball glass, add soda water or orange juice and sit back, relax and enjoy this deathly cocktail. Makes up to 20 cocktails.


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Putnam County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. It was formed on January 18, 1849. As of 2010, 74,364 people lived there. Putnam County's seat is Palatka.
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Originally from Christchurch in New Zealand, Isaako found his way to the Shire and has since gone on to play for his country in starring for the Junior Kiwis earlier this month.
Isaako's form for the NYC Sharks has been that of a composed, settled young man. With his life in order off the park - thanks largely to the goodwill of Davis - the five-eighth capped a recent run of good performances with an 80th minute field goal to defeat the Warriors last Saturday.
"Jaymayne has fitted nicely into my family. He's my second son," said Davis.
The interview with Bridget is now playing on Sharks TV.

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Details on the newest Halo entry have been sparse and few, far between. But thanks to the latest edition of Game Informer (which I am hoping to pick up tomorrow on lunch break) we are learning a boat load of new information about the game.
- Halo 4 is set in 2557 - four years, seven months and ten days since the FUD was split into two and the finale of the events of Halo 3.
- New HUD, features subtle parallel movement during athletic actions and additional visual cues indicating that you are actually wearing a helmet.
- Chief, Cortana and other characters animated with the assistance of motion capture.
- Cortana impending rampancy will be a critical theme as will be exploring Master Chief as a person.
- Cortana has chosen a new visual identity whilst the Chief has been sleeping.
- The Covenant, at least Elites and Grunts, return but are not the primary enemy.
- The FUD eventually crash lands on Requiem, a planet enclosed in a massive Dyson Shell.
- A new faction from Requiem is introduced. Like the Covenant they will have unique and different enemy types, weapons and equipment. "If anything, they're kind of elevated in terms of their intelligence and complexity relative to the Covenant."
- Huge, alive environments - a piece of concept art depicts a floating air squid in a jungle setting.
- The sky box is filled with massive pillars reaching down from above and the surrounding view is painted by the inside of the Dyson Shell.
- Game is split between Campaign and Infinity - the new term of the entire multi player experience separate from the Campaign.
- Multi player directly and in-directly ties into the Campaign.
- Multi player features Spartan IV's - adult volunteers taken from the the best of special ops soldiers, equipped with a new version of the Mjolnir armor (lightweight variation) and deployed on board the UNSC Infinity.
- The UNSC Infinity is the largest ship the UNSC has ever created. Over three kilometers long, it was designed with cutting edge technology and features some additional technological enhancements provided by the study of Forerunner technology - including faster and more accurate slip space travel.
The UNSC is deployed on a top secret mission into deep space but will cross paths with the Master Chief during the campaign.
- The Spartan IV's on board train in the Infinity's "combat deck" (think holodeck or Danger room). The deck and simulate any known environment and plays host the multi player games players are familiar with.
- Firefight is absent and it is stated that there are no plans for it to return.
- New Co-Op mode called Spartan Ops for up to four players in online Campaign-esque missions.
- Spartan OPs introduces new movies sequences and missions on a weekly basis which tells the story of the UNSC Infinity's mission and battles the new Spartan IV's face.
- Spartan Op missions are objective based and feature new content, events and locations each week. Spartan Ops missions also reward Spartan Points and feature selectable difficulty levels like Campaign.
Spartan Ops missions are not DLC, they are included in the overall Halo 4 package but it is unclear if the content is available on the disc or must be downloaded separately.
- Weapons in the overall sandbox include Assault Rifle, Battle Rifle, DMR, Assault Carbine, Covenant Carbine, Shotgun, Rocket Launcher, Sniper Rifle, Magnum and Plasma Pistol. There are numerous unrevealed, new weapons.
I am planning on diving into this stuff further once I get my copy. Look for more on this info. and additional Halo 4 info here. Thoughts and opinions? Post em below.

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The main purpose of this paper is to present the Russian legislation in terms of its relations to homosexuals in the last twenty years.
The great emphasis was placed on the last eight years, when in eleven political units of Russian Federation the promotion of homosexuality to minors was banned. The author endeavours to understand how homophobic regulations influenced, reported in recent years, decrease in acceptance of sexual minorities.
The next essential part of this article is discussion on consequences of an act passed in June 2013 about protection of minors against propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations, increase of violence against homosexuals, discrimination of teachers, putting back on the agenda rights of Russian LGBT community and accusations against sexual minorities of detriment to the image of Russia.


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The tenth* annual Woodstock of skepticism, The Amaz!ng Meeting, was just announced for 2012! It’ll be July 12-15 at the Southpoint Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The guest list, as always, is impressive, featuring a lot of familiar faces and a few I don’t know that well. But that’s the point; have some people who are old hands at this, and then bring in new blood to mix it up as well. I’m really glad to see the list changing up every year, so that new voices are heard.
Speaking of which, you may notice I’m not on the speaker list. JREF President D.J. Grothe graciously asked me to come, but after some pacing and some thought, I’ve decided to go on sabbatical this year. I’ve got several other irons in the fire right now (like Science Getaways) and they’re occupying a lot of my attention. Since I’ve been to every American TAM as well as the first one in London – not to mention quite a few other skeptical meetings throughout the year – I’ve decided to scale back a bit this year and recharge my batteries.
But don’t let that stop you from going! TAM is, well, an amazing event, with lots of fun and learning to be had. But it is a skeptical conference, so don’t take my word for it. Check it out for yourself!
Which reminds me: are you an educator interested in getting more critical thinking into the classroom? Then you should definitely check out these free educational packets the JREF has put together! There are currently three – ESP, the Cottingley Fairies hoax, and dowsing – but more are planned. These will give students a good introduction into investigation and critical thought, which hopefully can become a lifetime basis of how to think, not just what to think.
* Well, sorta. There was a TAM 5.5 during a long gap between meetings, and now there have been two TAM Londons and one in Australia, so the numbering system is becoming increasingly inaccurate, even when restricted to the US!


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All pastors have their favorite web links. Here are a few of mine.
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Tropical Reef Shipyard is supported by an extensive network of more than 1500 proven, capable and quality assured suppliers. Unlimited access to international marine support agencies, combined with our well equipped facilities, ensures a comprehensive range of ship repair services. Lloyd’s and ABS approved, our tradesmen are effective in all areas of ship repair.
Well equipped facilities enable us to repair and refit vessels quickly and efficiently. We are able to meet client schedules due to our ability to run 24 hours. All providoring services and accommodation requirements for ship’s crews are located centrally and can be arranged by Tropical Reef Shipyard as required. On-site, ship’s officers and crew can be provided with serviced conference and office facilities.

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Staff from Oracle E-Business Suite Development will be contributing to the APPS17 track of the UKOUG Conference & Exhibition 2017. The conference takes place at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham, England, and runs from Monday 4th December to Wednesday 6th December.
You're welcome to come and say hello to us, and put faces to names. More importantly, please bring your questions or issues about any aspect of running EBS on Oracle Cloud: feel free to ask about overall strategy, specific deployment aspects, or anything else you want to know.
As well as informal chats, you'll also have the chance to attend numerous formal sessions by prominent Oracle speakers.
The above two sessions are prerequisites for an exciting new event we are introducing this year: a special Hands-On-Lab (HOL): Lift and Shift to Oracle Cloud for Oracle E-Business Suite. This will provide you with an opportunity to see how to prepare your EBS applications, configure the appropriate Compute services, and lift and shift (migrate) your EBS systems to Oracle Cloud.
With limited places, please ensure you arrive early to avoid disappointment. If you wish to reserve your seat in advance, please contact charlotte@ukoug.org with your preferred time.
Full details of all these can be found on the agenda.
We look forward to seeing you at APPS17!


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True to it's name, the Fisher .375 Bullet utilises a genuine .375 cartridge case as it's cap. Sturdily made from brass, the 375 will complement an outdoor lifestyle and the Space Pen refill technology will ensure that it is always ready to write, whatever the conditions!