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Putting an athleisure spin on the season's sock boot trend, Balenciaga's 'Speed' sneakers became an instant streetwear cult-favorite when they debuted last year. This white pair is made from a single piece of logo-embossed stretch-knit that hugs the ankle for a snug fit and has a geometric memory sole. The length works perfectly with cropped jeans.
Balenciaga elevates the sock-like construction of performance athletic footwear in a streamlined knit high-top set on an oversized articulated sole for a sporty, forward-looking profile.
High-top stretch knit sneakers in white. Round toe. Logo printed in black at outer side. Rib knit collar. Sculpted rubber sole colorblocked in white and black featuring logo embossed at heel. Tonal stitching.
Balenciaga - Cited as the 'Shoe of the Year' by Vogue in 2017, Balenciaga's iconic Speed sneakers are perfect for embracing the sports-luxe trend thanks to a sock-inspired fit. Akin to walking on air, they are expertly crafted in Italy with signature branding to the sides, while memory foam technology delivers optimum shock absorption.
Balenciaga stretch-knit trainer. Flat wedge heel. Reinforced round toe. Pull-on style. Logo at side. Rubber outsole. Made in Italy.

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Evan Terry Associates was charged with creating a structure that is contemporary within the context of its surroundings and, specifically, would compliment and conform to the flow of Monongahela River, along which the building overlooks. The 170,000‑square foot office building houses administrative services for the University such as Visitors' Resource Center, WVU Foundation, WVU Television Services, Departments of Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology.
The project also included a 750‑car parking deck designed to serve as a catalyst for the redevelopment of the Morgantown Waterfront District.

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Sony’s PlayStation 4 has reached a new milestone, with nearly 60 million units sold across the globe since its launch in November 2013. As per Sony global game development head Shawn Layden, the pace of sales of PS4 has set a new record, life-to-date, leaving behind the all-time record holder PlayStation 2.
Last year, the company launched three new hardware – PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation VR, and a slimmer and sleeker version of the baseline – within 60 days. Among these, PlayStation VR boasts over one million units sold across the world. It sales as recorded on February 2017 were close to 900,000. Another variant, PlayStation 4 Pro has brought glory to the company. According to Layden, of every five PS4 sold, one is a PS4 Pro. The sales recorded by this hardware are way ahead of the company’s expectations given its $100 price premium and the nascence of the market for 4K television.
The incorrect forecasting pertaining to the sales of PS4 Pro has put the company undersupply constraint and at the same time, has attracted rumors regarding the demise of the console. However, Sony has not revealed the exact number pertaining to the sales of PlayStation 4 Pro. The says that they are very happy with its sales in North America and Europe, where it has a lead of 2-to-1 and 3-to-1, respectively, over Xbox One.
Sony is anticipated to have some big announcements in its E3 2017 conference, which is taking place on June 12.

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Why do you want to help with this project?: I have been on smaller servers, but want to be part of a bigger project. And since I love Lord of the Rings, this seems to be the perfect place for me.
Which Tolkien-related works have you read, seen or listened to?: I read the Silmarillion, the Hobbit and the trilogy and watched every movie. I also checked Ardapedia ofc.
Are there any styles that you excel at? Any styles which you have difficulty with?: I am good with any medieval style, I prefer northern, western and central European styles. I´d love to build in Rohan and other lands of the humans.
Other relevant skills: I am very interested in medieval architecture and read a lot about it, if that is of any use.
Hi, overall this app is very good and you’ve clearly demonstrated an ability to build using the CR mod.
There are however some things that could be improved which I will give feedback on for your builds in the future.
First of all your thatch could do with some work; there are little lines on thatch blocks that should really be lined up with the other blocks. You have done this on your two main houses but the diagonal one is a bit of a mess. The roof on the storage shed is also a bit funky; with small structure like that Id stick to using wood/shingle and avoiding overhangs like you’ve done. Secondly, your overall colour scheme could be improved, especially in the the main group of houses. It has too many dark brown blocks of similar colour making it feel a bit monotonous. I know Rohan is comparatively a pretty dull style but just try to vary the colours either with the roof, soil, walls or with some more vegetation/grass around the edges of the paths. Finally, your 4:1 angled house is slightly lacking in both style and structure; it has too much of a grid feel with the 4x4 wall panels and the stairs on the roof look pretty bad. It’s great that you’ve tried a diagonal build but with Rohan houses and diagonal houses in particular it’s often better to go for a more simple wall structure of just 1 or 2 textures instead of using beam pillars. Incorporating vertical slabs can really help with this but just make sure each panel has even spacing i.e. 2x full block, 2x half slab, 2x full block.
Overall a really good effort and one of the better apps I’ve seen with the Rohan style. Now, before we promote you apprentice I’m going to ask you to try to build a house in another one of our two current styles. These are Dwarven (Thorins Halls) and Wood Elvish (Lothlorien). You are free to choose which style you please but I’d reccomend having a look at both before making a decision. Type /warp Thorin’s Halls for Dawrven style and /warp LV9 for Lorien style.
Once you’ve built a house and interior for one of these styles on plots, please take some screenshots and post them on this thread. Good luck!


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This seems like a really boneheaded move. He could have paid the $130,000, then complained that he was forced to settle because of the racist homophobic powers-that-be working against him.
Now, all of the facts will be aired in court, and being a civil proceeding, the burden of proof as well as the rules of evidence will be a lot more favorable to the city of Chicago than would be the case in a criminal trial.
I erroneously stated that the jury verdict wouldn’t have to unanimous. That’s the majority rule for civil trials, but Illinois is in the minority and requires a unanimous 12-man jury even in civil trials.
The biased fakestream media continues to imply that because Trump paid hush money (before he became President), that means he’s a criminal. I found this article that was written in 2009, long before this topic became politicized.
Giving “hush money” certainly sounds shady, but attorneys say it’s not illegal to give someone cash to keep quiet about an affair.
“It’s very common, and not just for sexual things but anything embarrassing,” said Robert Langford, a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor.
Confidentiality agreements are common, involving anything from medical malpractice cases to adultery, he noted.
On the other hand, the person RECEIVING the hush money could be guilty of blackmail if they were proactive about demanding the money in return for keeping quiet.
Blackmail is the crime of threatening to reveal embarrassing, disgraceful or damaging information about a person to the public, family, spouse or associates unless money is paid to purchase silence.
So Trump may be the VICTIM of a blackmail crime.
There’s absolutely nothing in this indictment about real crimes committed with respect to Donald Trump’s campaign. This is all about Mueller punishing anyone who is perceived as having helped Trump become President, and creating the perception for the public and the mainstream media and the Democrats in Congress that Trump is surrounded with criminals and thus Trump, by association, must be a criminal himself and should be impeached.
How the Mueller scam works is that people are made to FEEL guilty even though they didn’t commit any prosecutable crimes, so they spin things or tell what they think of as little white lies to put themselves in a better light, and then Mueller interprets that as lying or obstruction of justice.
Stone never should have voluntarily testified before Congress, and if he was subpoenaed then he never should have said anything besides “I invoke my Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.” And of course he should have lawyered up, because once you have a lawyer then all communications between you and investigators have to go through the lawyer, and the lawyer won’t be suckered into feeling guilty because lawyers assume all of their clients are guilty anyway. All lawyers know that their clients’ most dangerous enemies are not prosecutors or police, but rather their clients’ own loose lips.
I urge Trump to pardon Stone ASAP. If anyone is deserving of a pardon, it’s Roger Stone. But I predict that Trump won’t do that because Trump has continuously demonstrated that he’s afraid to use his veto power to help victims of the witch hunt. Liberals call Trump “authoritarian,” but actually he’s the most powerless president of my lifetime.
Thus we see, enforcement of the law has been ignored, only a single prosecution in 20 years, we get the impression that there are thousands, maybe tens of thousands of people theoretically violating the law.
This law has only been resurrected because it’s seen as a way to punish people for associating with Trump, and to make Trump look like someone who associated with a bunch of criminals.
I am writing this because, in the news today, a business associate of Michael Flynn was arrested and charged with violating FARA.
And last week I wrote about the Russian girl who was prosecuting for “conspiring” to violate a statute similar to FARA.
She was forced to plead guilty to a “conspiracy” to violate FARA, FARA itself being a law of dubious constitutionality that punishes people for their free speech and their associations, even though they have done nothing to endanger national security.
Additionally, there are tens of thousands of people in the country who could be considered guilty of the same “crimes.” Selective prosecution based on one particular country being out of favor is also not what this country is supposed to be about. We expect repressive countries like China to do stuff like that, we’re supposed to be above that.
This is not what our country is supposed to be about.

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The materials used in the manufacture of the Indian Ocean collections are carefully selected to meet the highest quality standards. However, to ensure the furniture still looks good even after many years of use, regular maintenance is required. Download the brochure here.
The colour and grain of the natural hardwood varies, but after about 3 months of exposure to the UV light of the wood matures to a sliver-grey patina. Teak is naturally hard-wearing and long lasting and we do not advise the application of Teak Oil. Oil will not prolong the life of your Indian Ocean furniture but may cause black spots or blemishes. Do not be alarmed if small cracks appear in the end-grain of timbers. They are perfectly natural and you need not worry - as the moisture in the atmosphere rises the timber will return to normal. You may also see white patterns - this is simply calcium deposits and are an intrinsic element of Teak. They do not effect the durability, performance or life expectancy of the product.
Stains and spillages on the wood should be absorbed with kitchen paper as soon as they occur and then washed away afterwards with soapy water. General grime accumulates on furniture and this should be washed away with a light soapy detergent. Any residual marks may be removed with a little light sanding from very fine sandpaper. Extending tables and folding chairs should be regularly opened and closed to prevent moving parts seizing up and the application of a little lubricant on a cloth passed over the runners will help to smooth the process.
Each piece of Re-claimed Teak is carefully selected by hand and matched to achieve the best possible finish. Re-claimed Teak has a unique distressed feel and variations in the finish are part of the inherent natural beauty of a re-cycled piece. You will find knots and markings that would not be found on new, premium grade plantation Teak.
We apply a clear wax treatment to all re-claimed Teak to ensure that the pieces are aesthetically pleasing. You may choose to maintain the wax finish by regularly applying a quality clear furniture wax to clean, dry wood every 2-4 months. Otherwise, you may allow the wax to weather away and then your re-claimed Teak will weather naturally.
Teak Cleaner & Restorer - Suitable for regular minor maintenance jobs to remove deeply engrained dirt and stains from food and wine. It is also designed to brighten teak back to its original colour by removing the grey film and to restore the top surface. It opens the pores of the wood in preparation for sealing with Teak Care Sealer.
All the Stainless Steel we use in the construction of our furniture is 304 grade. Stainless Steel is an iron alloy in which the resistance to corrosion is increased through the addition of chrome and nickel. Surface oxidisation deposits are accelerated by chlorine and air-borne chemicals but do not effect the durability of your furniture. Chlorine and salty sea air is Stainless Steel's biggest enemy and can cause a type of corrosion that is know as pitting. For that reason we recommend that in locations near the sea the metal should be Electro-Polished where optional.
Since stainless steel is not corrosion-resistant by definition, it is advisable to clean the furniture regularly with a standard stainless steel cleaner to minimise the contamination of the surface from airborne pollutants.
This avoids the formation of surface oxidisation deposits (brown spots). Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Cleaner may be required if furniture has not been regularly cared for.
High grade Aluminium is preferred by our designers for its strength, its low weight and its resistance to corrosion. Most of our Aluminium ranges have a polyester powder paint finish applied statically and embedded by a baking action. The advantages of this procedure are the endless possibilities in the variety of colour and the protection to the metal.
The Latitude modular sofa system is upholstered with high-performance outdoor fabrics and has the feel of a luxury indoor sofa. The innovative material used for the cushions is woven from marine strength solution-dyed synthetic fibres, specially designed for use outdoors. Natural to the touch, UV fade resistant and treated to be water, soil and stain repellent.
Stains on the fabric can be spot cleaned with cool water and a general laundry product.
Occasionally, if exposed to extremely wet weather, the furniture may become completely saturated - in these cases we recommend setting the pieces on a slight angle to aid drainage. Please made sure the fabric is allowed to complete air-dry before covering.
Our extensive All Weather Weave designs include 4 different types of highly-technical woven materials which are soft to the touch, tear resistant, UV resistant, weather resistant and extremely durable.
The name CoaXXS® refers to the coaxial structure of the highly stretch resistant polyester core and the outer synthetic skin. The result is not only "Xtra Xtra Strong", but moreover, creates the synthetic fibre with the most natural appearance for use both indoors or outdoors. The dual fibres which make up CoaXXS® lend it durability, resistance to the elements and a remarkable strength that allows us to weave it like modern day wicker-work.
Viro® is 100% HDPE non-toxic (High Density Polyethylene). Through intensive quality control Viro Fibre meets ISO 9001-2000 system standards. Its durability is evidenced by its weather resistance and, in particular, its highly tested ability to withstand UV rays.
Wintech® is also High Density Polyethylene. It is impervious to the elements being UV and water resistant and durably woven on to high grade aluminium frames.
Rehau is a leading German manufacturer of polymer modern weaving materials and pioneered the individual twisted profiles seen in the new CUBA and MONTE CARLO collections.
Synthetic woven furniture needs minimal care to keep it looking as good as new. They clean easily with a soapy detergent. The brush attachment of a vacuum cleaner may be used to remove dust or embedded food crumbs. Care must be taken not to damage the weave with sharp objects.
For the seats and backs of our chairs and loungers we use Batyline® fabric from French manufacturer Ferrari.
The polyester fibre is PVC coated and then woven. The fibres are then melted together in order to create an exceptionally form fast, stretch and tear resistant fabric. Apart from its exceptional mechanical strength it has a high chemical resistance. The synthetic coating guarantees an extremely high weather and UV resistance. The fact that there is no moisture absorption results in rapid drying, maximum stain and mould resistance.
Batyline® needs minimal care to keep it looking as good as new. Simply use soapy water to wash down. Avoid the use of abrasive products and solvents.
All Indian Ocean glass for tables is tempered. Ceramic & Glass is naturally resistant to staining making it highly suitable material for tables outdoors.
Glass is fragile and care must be taken to avoid chipping or damaging. Care must be taken to avoid scratching surfaces with cutlery, china and decorative items. We recommend the use of tablemats and coasters. Glass surfaces should be cleaned with standard glass cleaners. In the case of stubborn dirt or calcium deposits, we offer a "Glass Heavy Duty Cleaner" - this is recommended only for serious damage and must be applied according to strict instructions. Please contact us to order.
To keep cushions looking good we recommend the you store them indoors overnight. Most stains on the material can be spot cleaned with mild soapy water. Simply remove dirt by scrubbing with cool water (under 30 degrees) and natural soap. Do not iron, spin or tumble dry. To prevent ceasing replace the covers while still damp and dry in the open air. Cushions must be completely dry before storing in a well ventilated area over winter.

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All youth in grades 6 - 12 are invited to the 4th floor youth space on Sunday Mornings at 9:30 for a time of conversation with coffee and donuts. This is a relaxed time to enjoy in fellowship and explore our lives of faith and spirituality as it relates to our youth's lives at school and contemporary events. Led by Fr. Zack and other adult and parent volunteers.
This year we will alternate between Sunday evening Youth Group for Grades 6 through 12 at Grace Church and ChattEY (Chattanooga Episcopal Youth), a city-wide youth gathering for grades 6 - 12.
EYC is our main youth gathering each week, and consists of a mixture of fun activities and games, faith formation, and outreach opportunities, such as "Laundry Love" or Angel Tree Shopping. We will typically enjoy dinner from 5:00 - 5:30, followed by a brief and informal worship service, for which parents and parishioners are welcome to join us.
Once a month, typically on Second Sundays, we participate in Chattanooga Episcopal Youth (ChattEY). This is a regional youth gathering sponsored by all the Episcopal congregations in southeast Tennessee, complete with food, games, music, and outreach projects throughout the year!
Find Grace Youth on Facebook!
Led by Vivian Dodds, any youth not yet confirmed are invited to join in the journey towards Confirmation, the right of passage in which Christians explore what it means to take responsibility for their faith and make an adult profession of Christ as Savior and Lord. Taking the class does not require one to be confirmed - ultimately it is a personal decision for everyone who takes the class! For more info, contact Fr. Zack.

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My Life Story/ as it relates to costuming anyway, 1965-?
I was born in Detroit Michigan, raised for a few years in a downtown city neighborhood on Montrose Street and then in a small suburb 20 miles northwest of there called West Bloomfield Township. I grew up on Walnut Lake near my grandparents and relatives. I was the son of German and English Welsch parents. I am 50% German.
I was raised in a Christian Pre-Methodist church and taught that God was good but I would go to hell if I was not a believer in Jesus Christ. I asked Jesus into my life as a boy because I was told to believe to do that. Later in my life I did it for real because I actually believed it on my own.
When I was finished with second grade my family, which consisted of my mom and dad and two younger brothers named David and John, (notice all bible names) moved to Florida where work hopes and a wonderful living held promise for my folks. I was yanked away from my roots in Michigan but happy for the new life and new experiences that Florida brought so I didn't mind and adjusted quickly. The church we went to then was Baptist. After being in Florida a few years my parents had me start in a competitive swim program. Around that time we got a pool in our backyard and a sail boat and we started living the Florida lifestyle to the fullest.
We moved to Sarasota after a few more years when I was going into 6th grade. I was really competitively swimming at that point and quite an athlete. At one point I was the seventh faster swimmer in Florida in the Breast Stroke. That is the only noteworthy fact I can remember about my six years of competitive swimming other than it was gruelling and long hard hours and like 10 practices a week and even before school early in the morning. I mean I was an athlete if there ever was one at that point in my life. It is too bad it was all before my adolecent growth spurt or I would be really superhero muscular and not just fit today.
I taught myself how to draw at that time also because I liked the attention and fantasy. Mostly I drew superheros. When it was time for the school play I was horrified I would have to get a part as everyone was forced to. Fortunately I lost my script which turned out to be in my coronet case which I had recently given up as musical instruments of that type did not appeal to me and thus I could not rehearse with no script and no way to get another one at that time the teacher said. I was passed over and given the job of stage manager instead and as a voice on the radio behind the curtain instead of out on stage. Whew! What a relief! I have spent my life in the shadows as an introvert ever since then and developed my artistic talents and skills in solitary. I was the editor of my high school yearbook, I was voted "Most Talented" at Sarasota High school, which is famous for being Peewee Herman's school. I studied with local artists and refined my early career further by going to Europe and drawing and studying there for two student trips.
I wanted to play football and date a cheerleader but my somewhat sheltering parents wanted to protect me and would not let me do that. I wanted to go to my first Kiss rock concert but they would not allow that either. I quit swimming and focused solely on my art all through high school. I wanted to go to UCLA in California but my mother and father would not let me and could not afford it anyway. I got scholarships for several east coast art schools and chose to go to the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore where I studied for four years and then graduated. During that time my brother and I both took up playing the drums and while we were not naturals, at least I wasn't at it, we learned fast and were both glad to be able to develop this unique talent and express ourselves in a very different way then we were used to.
After College graduation I started my first job as a senior illustrator at A&P Production Center in Landover Maryland for A&P Cooperation. I had to work somewhere up north instead of coming back to Florida then because my wife who I met In Sarasota and also went to my rival high school, but I didn't know it at the time, went to the same art school also and had two more years left to go after I graduated.
I hated the confined and structured world of corporate executives even though I had a prominent position and an easy job that required a skill which I was good at. I quit right after being promoted to senior advertising product illustrator after I put what was thought to be the minimum time in on a first job out of college, which was not quite a year. I left and began free-lancing from a Columbia, Maryland in a small apartment where I was living, supposedly in sin, with my future wife Mimi. We moved back to Baltimore and I got a full time job illustrating at an illustration studio called Bill Burrows & Associates and Mimi got a full time job as a designer at Treyhan Burden and Charles.
Even though my wife was raised a Catholic, we got married in 1989 in Florida at my family's presbyterian church right after she graduated. I didn't know what denomination I was and still don't. I am just a follower of Christ and exist in his global church with no building. We lived in Baltimore until we could save $6000.00 to move back to Florida. We lived with my mom and dad who also moved to Orlando as development in Sarasota was slowing down at the time and my dad was an architect who regretably was partly responsible for the over development of Siesta and Lido beach condominiums on the gulf. So we lived in Orlando while I entered into the movie business and worked on feature films, television shows, and in scenic shops which was the main reason for choosing Orlando instead of our home of Sarasota. Orlando was opposed to become the new Hollywood they were saying at the time. It didn't.
Eventually I disliked the fact that I was always stuck in the art department on films and never on production crews because as soon as anyone found out what I was good at they wanted me to keep doing it even though I wanted to be a director. In hindsight, am glad I did not get what I wanted because it forced me to find another way. I left the movies and scenic shops and rededicated my life to God for real as a man at that time. I also asked in his name for the gift of wisdom and the responsibility to handle it well. With some major money in my pocket after only a few years in the entertainment industry I spent it all on video production equipment and a van so I could start Televisionaries, my own video production company. I did this for many years but only found that I kept doing the same thing over and over. If I was gonna do another promo or training video I was gonna bust. So I worked with my wife and her Disney and Universal studios clients a few years and did anything I could to keep from being at that darn drawing table the rest of my life like my conservative father because I was an active sort and it didn't fully agree with me. I saw it as a ball and chain that was holding me down and I wanted to develop my talents in other areas. We were able to get a house in downtown Orlando finally and after ten years of marriage and the growth it caused in both of us we finally worked through our differences and grew together in the covenant we made with God and decided we were worthy to have kids if God was willing.
It so happened I had made a custom batman costume many years earlier because I had always wanted a Batman costume and to live that fabulous life style since I was a little we boy. It simply appealed to me as I watched the first run 60's show episodes as a little toddler and "Was BATMAN". It meshed with my life in so many ways, some of which I am only now beginning to understand almost 40 years later, I was an athlete, behind the curtain, behind the drawing table, behind the wheel of that Dodge Charger General Lee I drove in high school, behind the drums, behind the movie scenes, behind the video camera, behind the editing studio, and so much more but I was about to come out. I was behind the mask and behind the internet face that I met the public with. So, anyway, I had made a Batman costume years ago and never did anything with it or the molds and I had an extra set of boot spats I was storing in the closet that I thought I would use one day maybe, but I never did so I put it on Ebay to see if I could sell it and generate some badly needed income. That was when I found out that the world had others in it that liked to be like and dress as Batman. That one lousy set of latex boot spats I made sold for 640.00 bucks. That was good cash. Turned out the world was a vacuum for this sort of stuff at the time and it sucked it up as fast as I could turn it out because it happened that I was one of the only ones on the planet at the time that did my own stuff and happened to be high quality unlike the junk the company that owned batman had been so shortsighted to issue licenses to so they could mass produce cheap crappy bat costumes. So I was one of the few on the planet to the extent I did this unique thing that appealed to a ridiculously small percentage of the population and I became publicly know for it over night it seemed. Funny, I had been sitting on it for like 5 years at that point not knowing.
So a nice guy named Jude who called himself a bat brother introduced me to a message board called Brotherhood of the Bat which was an innovative design and concept by a great guy named Brin Holland who was a big a Batman fan as me, but he was not a "Behind the mask type" personality like me but a flamboyant social guy who, as it turned out, was also an artist and musician like myself. So I went to his board on a daily basis for a while and got to know the other people around the world that had similar interests and wanted Batman gear too but could not because it did not exist and the fact I was an artist and also a Batman lover who applied that art to what I loved was apparently exceedingly rare.
So I met the people in this wonderful costuming internet community and have been spending time with them since and helping them put together costumes with some of my generic parts. It is a fun hobby to have.
This was written up to 1999 or so..

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My Diet Coke Break - when do you enjoy yours?
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My Diet Coke Break – when do you enjoy yours?
For as long as I can remember, I have been enjoying Diet Coke with my dinner – each and every night. It might sound kind of silly, but I feel a little incomplete when I am missing my beverage of choice when I sit down to eat. Nothing else can take the place of this tasty beverage.
In addition to having a Diet Coke with dinner, I usually also sip away on a Diet Coke in the afternoon, when I am sitting out under the gazebo in our backyard. I typically either work on my blog, out in the fresh air (which is a great change of pace from sitting indoors!), or sometimes I take a “real” break and do something fun like work on my oil paintings.
On these hot Summer afternoons, nothing is better than a icy cold can of Diet Coke. The bubbles, the fizz, the flavor – it is SO refreshing. I look forward to my afternoon #DietCokeBreak each and every day!
I also have fond memories of enjoying Coca-Cola and Diet Coke as a child. I remember my mom always had one in her hand, and she loved Diet Coke because it had no calories (and still doesn’t!). This is made possible by the use of aspartame, the leading and most researched no calorie sweetener in the world!
Diet Coke is the number one diet beverage (carbonated) on the market. This doesn’t surprise me one single bit. I have tried several others, and honestly, nothing compares to the real thing. A little fun fact for you: Diet Coke was the first diet soda served in space in 1995!
I have a little secret to share with you. I prefer Diet Coke straight out of the can, and right from the refrigerator. When my family members take cans of ice cold Diet Coke out of the fridge, and don’t replace them, I become a very angry monster. It may sound silly, I know, but we all have our things, and this is a BIG one for me. I am not as fond of drinking it over ice, and it can almost ruin a day, when one of the things I look forward to most (my Diet Coke Break), isn’t possible. HMPH.
Do you enjoy Diet Coke as much as me? When/where do you take your #DietCokeBreak?
*I received promotional products from Coca-Cola to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.
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I’m not much of a coffee drinker, so I have a Diet Coke break when I get settled at my desk at work. I sip on it until lunch and I really miss it if I forget to replenish the stash of cans and 16 oz bottles I keep under my desk!

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VIPAccessEXCLUSIVE: Alexisjoyvipaccess Recaps The Inspiring And Uplifting Special Screening Of NickSports / Nickelodeon’s “Little Ballers”!
A few different boys each with their own different personalities, different hobbies, different backgrounds, and different way of life; but when they all come together on the basketball court – their differences are put aside and they come together as one – as a team, and as brothers. Nickelodeon and NickSports is at it again airing another masterpiece – the inspiring and uplifting documentary, “Little Ballers”. “Little Ballers” is a documentary focusing around a few boys who follow their dreams through Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball. The remarkable documentary includes interviews with NBA stars including Carmelo Anthony, Steve Nash and Russell Westbrook, to name a few. “Little Ballers” is truly an incredible and phenomenal documentary that will inspire people of all ages. It is a wonderful documentary that teaches everyone that if you work hard, dreams really do come true. “Little Ballers” is a sensational documentary for the whole family to watch and is a documentary that will truly leave a mark on people from here on out.
NickSports and Nickelodeon gathered many celebrities and sports stars together in order to celebrate the special screening of “Little Ballers” on February 14, 2015 at Chelsea Piers in NYC. Among the many special guests included: Every Witch Way star: Tyler Alvarez, The Haunted Hathaways stars: Breanna Yde and Benjamin Flores Jr., “Little Ballers” director: Crystal McCrary, “Little Ballers”: Cole Anthony, Judah McIntyre, Kevin Greene, Bryce Council, and Jack Frankel, NFL cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals: Antonio Cromartie, NBA point guard for the New York Knicks: Langston Galloway, consummate anchorman: Maurice DuBois, WNBA guard for the Tulsa Shock: Skylar Diggins, Al Sharpton, Keith Dawkins, and many, many more!
In addition to the remarkable special screening, Nickelodeon hosted a sensational after-party where attendees were able to enjoy and have some fun with other special guests including the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
I, Alexisjoyvipaccess had the greatest honor of covering the NickSports / Nickelodeon special screening of “Little Ballers” and had the great pleasure of interviewing the “Little Ballers”, Crystal McCrary, Maurice DuBois, Tyler Alvarez, Breanna Yde and Benjamin Flores Jr, Antonio Cromartie, Langston Galloway, and Abiah. NickSports and Nickelodeon hosted a stupendous special screening of “Little Ballers” and I truly recommend everyone to watch this awe-inspiring and mesmerizing documentary!
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A cancer diagnosis unleashes a heart-stopping journey on the edge of life.
RCCS, together with you, we’ll smooth their bumps, lighten their hearts, and steer them toward health.
Let's get this on the road!

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At Sustainable Food Center we rely on the support of our rock star volunteer team. Volunteers have given a collective 1800+ hours in the past year to support our SFC Farmers’ Markets and 360+ hours to help maintain our SFC Teaching and Herb Gardens. While we are always grateful for our volunteer team, this month we want to say it a little louder! Thank you to all our volunteers who give time out of their busy lives, passion, support, and help us to cultivate a healthy community. We could not do it without you!
Tecolote Farm Returning: This week Tecolote Farm will have Romaine Lettuce Heads, European Salad Mix, Arugula, Pea Shoots, Curly Cress, Green Garlic, Red Radishes and more!
New Vendor: Joining us this Saturday we will have FOND Bone Broth with their 5 signature flavors - Youth Tonic, Trolley Dodger, Liquid Light, Inside Job, and The Spur.
Strawberry Jam: Confituras will have Strawberry Vanilla Bean Jam and Strawberry Meyer Lemon Marmalade available at both our Sunset Valley and Downtown markets this Saturday!

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 Meeting with the People's Artist of Uzbekistan Yodgor Sadiev.
Meeting with the People's Artist of Uzbekistan Yodgor Sadiev.
On October 6, 2015 a meeting with the People's Artist of Uzbekistan Yodgor Sadiev was organized at the main hall of the UWED. The meeting was attended by the course attendees of the Institute of Management under the UWED and students of the University. The guest answered the questions from the audience, and at the end of the meeting Y.Sadiev sang his favorites songs.


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While factory customers have made progress trimming bloated inventories and consumer spending is holding up, a recent spike in the value of the dollar represents a new challenge for the nation's producers.
Production at factories, which make up 75% of all output, fell 0.1%, a Federal Reserve report showed Wednesday. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey called for a 0.2% drop. Total industrial output, which includes mines and utilities, decreased 0.4%, the biggest decline since March, as utility use slowed with warmer-than-usual temperatures.
American manufacturing is barely expanding as global demand and domestic business investment remain uninspiring. While factory customers have made progress trimming bloated inventories and consumer spending is holding up, a recent spike in the value of the dollar represents a new challenge for the nation's producers.
"The manufacturing sector is flat to positive, on trend," David Sloan, senior economist at 4CAST-RGE in New York, said before the report. "The exports outlook isn't very strong, but exports have been reasonably resilient."
Estimates in the Bloomberg survey for manufacturing output, which accounts for about 12% of the economy, ranged from a 0.8% decline to an increase of 0.2%. The previous month's reading was revised to a 0.3% gain, from 0.2%.
For total industrial production, the Bloomberg survey of 80 economists showed estimates ranging from a decrease of 0.8% to a rise of 0.5%. The prior month was revised to a 0.1% increase, after being initially reported as little changed.
Capacity utilization, which measures the amount of a plant that is in use, eased to 75% in November, the weakest since March, from 75.4% the prior month.
Utility output decreased 4.4% after October's 2.8% decline. Last month was the second-warmest November for the contiguous U.S. in records dating to 1895, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Mining production, including oil drilling, climbed 1.1% in November after a 1.9% increase. Drilling of oil and gas wells rose 5.3%.
Consumer durable goods output dropped 1.6% last month after a 0.8% gain in October. Business equipment production was down 0.3% following a 0.1% increase.


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The vShield HD's 225μm Anti-Rainbow polyester film has a triple layer effect enhancing light transformation to give you a clear visual without the rainbow effect. The vShield HD PET film holds its high definition visibility and flawless transparency for your Apple iPhone 6 Plus / 6s Plus.
Please follow the installation instructions for optimal BUBBLE FREE installation!
Due to the CURVED EDGES of Apple iPhone 6 Plus / 6s Plus (5.5") screen, the screen protector is designed to be slightly smaller than the front face of the device to prevent lifting around the edges.


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One of 240 of this model built between 1999 and 2003, this one is seen exiting the Stockton Street tunnel that marks the boundary between the Financial District and Chinatown.
This poster announed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway's inaugural race in 1909, which drew a crowd of 12,000 spectators. Two drivers, two mechanics and two spectators died during the event, the track having been surfaced by crushed rocks and tar. The Austrian engineer Louis Schwitzer won the day with an average speed of 57.4 miles per hour (92 km/h).
The nearer one is now owned by Air New Zealand.
The 28,000 grt, 708' 8" (216 metre) Himalaya was built at Barrow-in-Furness by Vickers-Armstrongs and launched 5 October 1948.
She had an identical hull and machinery to Orient Lines' Orcades (yard no. 950 to Himalaya's 951), though differing in superstructure and internal layout. She began her service on the Tilbury-Bombay-Australia route in 1949 following her departure from the shipbuilding yard in August. During her commission Himalaya underwent a number of improvements the first of which was, although controversial at the time, a funnel cowl to keep the liner's decks clear of debris without interference to the boilers. Following the sale of the Strath Class liners by P&O Himalaya (along with Orcades) was converted to allow the transportation of tourist class passengers only.
The last voyage took place in October 1974 and scarppig happened the following year in Taiwan.

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Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc.
Lisa Meadows has over 20 years’ experience in medical social work, including acute care hospitalization, home health care, and hospice and palliative care. She is currently the Clinical Compliance Educator for the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Inc., where she is responsible for educating organizations on the ACHC accreditation process and assisting them with interpreting the ACHC Standards for Accreditation. In addition, Lisa teaches ACHC surveyors about standards, regulatory updates, and industry changes.
Prior to this role, Lisa was an ACHC hospice surveyor assisting organizations with ACHC Standards compliance and developing best practices. A speaker for state conferences and associations, Lisa conducts workshops on the accreditation process and other health care industry topics.


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Within a 1.500-acre superb estate and nature reserve overlooking the historic Tiber Valley in the hamlet of Perugia, nearby Assisi, Le Torri di Bagnara offers a location that is unparalleled in both natural beauty and proximity to Italy’s greatest cultural offerings. It is midway between Rome and Florence, located in Umbria approximately 30 minutes drive to the borders of Tuscany.
From Le Torri di Bagnara it is a short drive to the most renowned Umbrian and Tuscan towns: Assisi and Perugia (20 minutes drive), Todi and Gubbio (30 minutes drive), Spoleto, Orvieto and Cortona (40 minutes drive), and Siena (60 minutes drive) to name only a few. Bigger cities such as Florence and Rome are within 2 hours drive and available for day trips also by catching the train from nearby Perugia.
Umbria-San Francesco international airport, the region’s most common point of entry, is just 20 minutes drive.
The surroundings are completely rural and tranquil but Guests have the convenience of the village, bar, shops, restaurants and sport centers (Horse riding, Tennis course, Five-a-side football), only five minutes away by car.An excellent and challenging Golf course (18 holes), designed by Robert Trent Jones jr., is only a ten-minute drive.
Whether you choose to stay on the hilltop and hike the trails that crisscross the entire farm estate, or sit on the veranda or at the pool and admire the vastness of the Tiber Valley, or drive to a nearby village for sport, shopping, art and history, or make an excursion to one of the greatest cities in the world, it is all possible during a stay at Le Torri di Bagnara.
Le Torri di Bagnara concierge can arrange any kind of transportation, including pickups from any of the nearby train stations (Perugia, Foligno, Chiusi,..), and from all central Italy airports (Umbria international airport, Rome airports, Florence, Bologna and Pisa airports,..).

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The Valletta Film Festival this year marks 4 years of entertainment and economic stimulus for the capital city, another important international event to adorn European City of Culture. The annual event has become a local institution and a valued Valletta asset, which is why The Phoenicia decided to become part of the sponsorship grouping as well as a participant in the festival as a supporter of local art and culture.
The festival brought in over 10,000 fans last year, up from 3,000 at the inaugural event. The Phoenicia caught up with one of the festival founders, the dynamic and strong-willed Rebecca Anastasi, herself a talented film-industry veteran and lecturer in film studies at the University of Malta. Rebecca has worked on many movies including big titles such as Munich, Troy, Kontiki, Styx and Agora.
Rebecca explains that the festival was first conceived to promote the idea of Malta filmmakers and to encourage the local film-making community rub shoulders with their peers from elsewhere. Cross-fertilisation, she believes, will produce a “can-do” mentality amongst local film-makers. The scope of the festival was to show films that local film-makers can produce themselves.
The other key part of the concept for the Valletta Film Festival was audience development, which has been remarkably successful, with audiences growing every year exponentially. The mix between local and international participation is quite evenly balanced at around 50:50.
Seven documentaries compete for Best Documentary and over 24 short films are listed for the Best Short Film Prize. Award winners will be announced at the closing ceremony on Saturday 16th June.
Venues scattered across the UNESCO World Heritage City all week long burst with smiles, laughs, tears and animated conversations, the festival has cultivated a community of movie lovers, who engage in animated and sincere dialogue to share ideas about film-making, storytelling, characters, setting, genre, crew, actors, scenes, and the broad range of emotions that go with them.
Setting plays an important role in many films and Malta has doubled for every part of the Mediterranean in a wide-range of films, it’s an impressive setting for the Valletta Film Festival indeed with it’s 320 monuments, all within an area of 55 ha, making it one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world, offering scenery so beautiful that many people who come here for the film festival return at other times of the year for the pristine views of the world’s only Grand Harbour and the delicious food, wine and beer served from dozens of charming restaurants that have sprung up over the last 3 or 4 years.
Valletta Film Festival’s celebration of film as an art form appears very strong. Film enthusiasts and local businesses collaborate to ensure the festival will continue to grow, continue to attract artists who make movies and audiences who spend money. The festival has become a solid pillar of Valletta’s culture and a boon to the tourism segment of our country’s economy.
Throughout the years The Phoenicia has played host to many stars of the silver screen including Alec Guiness, Gerard Depardieu, Oliver Reed, Derek Jacobi and Joaquin Phoenix, Antonio Banderas, Arnold Schwarzenegger and writer Andrew Morton, amongst others. And in homage to those guests The Phoenicia will be screening a number of silent shorts in The Knights Room, re-connecting with its Art Deco roots, as a new ingredient in the film festival.
The Valletta Film Festival will open to the public on Friday 8 June 2018 and will run until Sunday 17 June.


text: This beautiful work of art, the Deluxe Active Jazz Bass V Okoume offers elegant five-string styling and modern features that make it a superior Deluxe performer ideal for stage and studio alike. The body is fashioned from okoume, an African hardwood with an attractive straight grain and distinctive reddish-brown hue. Together with special modern pickups and active electronics, the result is a beautifully sophisticated and tonally versatile fivestring Jazz Bass experience.


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Endocrinologists are specially trained physicians who diagnose diseases related to the glands.
Both under and over production of the thyroid hormone causes problems in your body.
Frequently, treatment for cholesterol disorders requires dietary and lifestyle changes.


text: Certain bands sound like summer. Self-proclaimed "aquawave" band Misun are undeniably energetic and catchy, but transcend traditional pop -- effortlessly blending 1960's rock & roll nostalgia, hip-hop, electronic dance, surf guitar and world beats. The four-piece from Washington, DC is comprised of vocalist and namesake Misun Wojcik, bassist William Devon, guitarist and producer Nacey and drummer Jon Jester. The band released their debut EP "The Sea" in the summer of 2012 on T&A Records, but have since cultivated their fan base organically -- through a series of self-released singles in 2013. Following Misun is exciting. Their deft exploration of sound and style makes their catalog multidimensional (and at times unpredictable), but their music remains timeless.


text: BJH is working with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to create a set of multi-faceted business support programs for fashion producers interested in remaining and growing in New York City. BJH's role has been to provide primary research into the needs of fashion production companies, as well as to understand how designers and manufacturers might more closely cluster in Brooklyn, both physically and through other business model synergies. BJH also worked with the Harvard School of Design to study innovative design ideas that reimagine a new, modern industrial production center in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.


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Glaston was brought in to a North West hospital following concerns over the existing compressed air supply in their main laundry room. Hospital bosses felt that the air being produced had a damp quality, so Glaston was tasked with installing new desiccant dryer equipment – without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Following a site visit, Glaston determined that the most effective solution would be to dry the compressed air as it was produced in order to maintain maximum reliability of the hospital laundry facility.
Of course, in public sector environments such as this, where staff and civilian safety could be affected, detailed risk assessments had to be even more rigorous than usual. Critically, every detail is planned, any hazards foreseen and every risk minimised. All the relevant documentation for the engineer’s ability to work on the site was submitted and checked over.
The importance of adhering to strict guidelines is even more apparent in the case of government sites. When working on a government site, it is compulsory for engineers to carry the Client Contractor National Safety Group Passport, also known as the CCNSG card or SCATS card.
Introduction to Health and Safety Law and Work Permits.
Accident & First Aid Procedures.
COSHH & Personnel Protective Equipment.
Working with Cranes and Heavy Equipment.
Once all health and safety regulations were taken care of, Glaston carried out a full audit of the scale of the work, including risk management, potential hazards, obstacles and outcomes. It was important to note the ambient temperature of the laundry room and how this would be affected seasonally. It was confirmed that the temperature could rise considerably in the summer months, which meant that the dryer had to be oversized to maximise its efficiency during this time.
Following a full investigation, a new desiccant compressed air dryer was sized-up to the requirements of the plant room. The size and specification of equipment such as this is very important. If the dryer is incorrectly sized and the ambient temperature rises, the dryer will overstep its working parameters and will fail. Thus allowing water to enter the air lines. This could cause expensive repairs and reduce the lifespan of any equipment being fed with the supply air.
Due to the unique nature of this job, most of the pipework was prefabricated. The task was carried out in this way to ensure the least downtime for the business and to enable a smooth installation to take place. The work was carried out quickly, efficiently and to the satisfaction of the business.
Once installed, the dryer and compressed air system were tested for leaks and pressure requirements. All the relevant permits were secured and the job was signed off and inspected by hospital bosses. The equipment was then logged for warranty and for regular preventive maintenance under a Glaston service agreement, ensuring longevity and peace of mind for the hospital.
The benefits of having a dry compressed air system in the laundry room meant that conditions were immediately improved for hospital staff. Processes were smoother and more hygienic, with better results guaranteed across all laundry processes. The working environment was also improved and as a result, spirits were lifted across the department.


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Home / Blog / ELECTRIC QUILT GIVEAWAY!
What better way to make the most of your Mystery Quilt files then to put the designs in Electric Quilt 7 software!
Our 100th Mystery Quilter was to WIN EQ7. That lucky winner, Ann Hibbs of Colorado, was already an Electric Quilter! SO, Electric Quilt is giving her some other wonderful prizes that she was pleased to receive.
BUT, Electric Quilt didn't stop there! They then gave the Electric Quilt 7 software to Karen O'Brien of British Columbia, Canada who was our 101st Mystery Quilter!
We Love Electric Quilt! Learn More about Electric Quilt.


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POC Knee Pads is one of the best knee pads in this industry. This kind of knee guard is specially developed for mountain biker, cyclists, snowboarder. Also good for any kinds of sports men and women. This pad is give you more comfort and psychological confidence. We have listed here some poc knee pads for your best choice.
POC pad is one of the best-known company production of body armors and body kits like Knee pads, Spine Vest, Joint VPD Elbow, Long Knee pads, Joint knee pads etc. So, the quality of the process and knee pads are out of any doubt.
This knee pads are basically designed for snowboarders, mountain bikers, cyclists etc. who need a secured protection of their knees. POC knee pads are fully capable of satisfying the purpose. They are highly impact absorbent, light in weight and adapts to create an awesome fit with the knees.
Well, sizing and proper fitting matter a lot while you chose your knee pad for mountain biking or cycling. Because, if the knee pad doesn’t fit to your knee, you may cause serious injury while stumbled upon on the road. Thus, the size of the knee has to be chosen carefully. Mainly, the sizing is of different kinds and it depends on your knee circumference which one you will choose. Check the available size chart and measures in inches, and that measure the circumference of your own knee. Now match them and chose your knee pad.
Another important factor that most people don’t careful about is the material and fabric of the knee pad. POC Joint knee pad is made of stretchy amid fabric and ensures maximum protection to your knees. An awesome shock absorbance has made it more special.
Flexibility, durability and ventilation systems are needed to be examined properly before you go for a knee pad. Luckily, the knee pad is developed specially for cyclists and bikers who want proper ventilation and flexibility on their knees while they are on a ride.
Well, it’s a common mistake to chose the right knee pad after an accident, while any biker should be purchasing the knee pad before anything bad happens to your knee.
Price is, obviously an important factor if you are supposed to chose best knee pad model within a budget.Considering all aspects, you can find knee pads from POC a little bit expensive. But having a look at the features and reaction of the users, you will understand that it worth the bucks.
Top 6 Best POC knee Pads Review.
01. POC Joint VPD Air Knee Guard: Black LG.
POC Joint VPD Air Knee Guard designed with a low profile pad. Elastic strap and Neoprene anti-slip technology makes this knee pad comfortable. Reinforced stretch fabric for comfortable fit. Product Dimensions are 12.5 x 8.8 x 4.2 inches. Item Weight 15.2 ounces. Specially developed this pad for cyclists who want easy movement, good ventilation and more flexible.
02. POC 2016 Joint VPD 2.0 DH Cycling Long Knee Pad – 20373.
Excellent cycling knee pads and mountain biking knee protector form POC Industry. Certified long knee pads by CE EN 1621-1. Best protection to your knee and shin area. Black and Uranium Black are two colors are available. Three sizes in this knee pads are small, medium and large. You can get 1 year warranty from the manufacturer. Product Dimensions are 20 x 9 x 7 inches. Shipping Weight is 1.5 pounds.
03. POC Joint VPD Knee Body Armor, Black, Small.
POC body armor another best quality knee guard of POC pads industry. The absorbance capacity from any kind of shock is so excellent. Soft knee protection formed of stretchy Aramid fabric and visco-elastic polymer dough. This small POC Joint VPD knee body armor color is black. Three sizes (small, Medium, Large) are available for your best fit. Product Dimensions are 15 x 11 x 4 inches. Shipping Weight is 1 pound.
04. POC Joint VPD 2.0 Long Knee Pad.
POC Joint VPD 2.0 Long Knee Pad is another best one of POC knee pads. This 3D molded knee protector is famous for men’s who are engaged with any kind of sports. Heat and moisture controlled shin protector. For quality protection and comfort fit this pad has elastic strap and reinforced stretch fabric. Pad color is uranium black. The pad is the size of the small, medium and large.
05. POC Joint VPD Air Knee Pad.
POC Joint VPD Air Knee Pad is best knee pads of POC pads family. This uranium black color POC knee pads made with good combination of synthetic polymer resembling rubber and visco elastic polymer dough. For a absolute fit to your knee this pad has an elasticized hook and loop strap. Specially designed for free ride and mountain biker. The dimensions of this POC VPD are 13 x 11 x 4 inches. Product and shipping weight 1.5 pounds. POC family gives 1 year warranty in this knee protector.
06. POC Joint VPD 2.0 Knee Protector.
POC Joint VPD 2.0 Knee Protector gives you best label of protection. Made with 100% polyester and protecting VPD material. The fit is perfect; the pad stays in place without chafing. This POC knee pad is little expensive but it carries some of the strong features which are give you most comfort ability and psychological confidence. This uranium black knee pads dimensions are 14 x 10 x 6 inches. Product shipping weight 1.4 pounds.


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From last time, when all known Packet Extractors failed on kRO targets... I came out with a little PoC code to make more universal way of extracting packets.
Well, As It says, it's just a Proof of Concept. So I need Reports on targets where it fails to Extract packets.
5) run "extractor.exe > recvpackets.txt" to save extracted packets to text file.
P.S. Oh... Yeah, Forgot to say.... this Extractor out Format only compatible with latest SVN versions of OpenKore.
Uploaded a new Version to SVN.
Will update to support all latest targets too.
After Recent changes in binaries, Extractor fails to extract packets from most binaries that support "Shadow" table.
Someone, should pick where I left, and implement support for them too.
If the file size is more than 6 MB, it is not possible to extract recvpackets! (see).
I'm a noob in this things but i had a background about scripting but sir can you help me.. I can't get it right in procedure #4 and 5 what should i run? please help me.. i want to extract old school ro packet >.< tnx sir in advance..
Well. I tested on my PC only, with Perl 5.12 Installed.
Also, the syntax for step (4) and (5) where back-ported to use start.exe.
For thus steps (If you don't have Perl Installed) you should open CMD line first, and don't forget for " ! " mark.
i go this error if i use perl?
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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 8, 2016. NCWCA is awarding a $200 stipend to a member to represent our chapter at the upcoming National WCA Conference in Washington DC. The conference will be held Feb 3-6, 2016 To apply, write not more than 500 words explaining why you should be awarded the stipend. Email your response to elizabethaddison@sbcglobal.net with "NCWCA Stipend" in the subject line. The awardee is expected to participate in all of the WCA events, sign up for a four-hour volunteer stint, represent our chapter at the chapter meeting on Thursday morning, and report back to the chapter on what they learned so that those who couldn't go get a taste of the fun & excitement. They are not required to attend the board meeting on Sunday, Feb 7 but may do so as an observer. 2016 NCWCA members are eligible to apply. To the extent possible, this stipend will be awarded to a member who has not previously represented our chapter at the annual conference. The deadline is Friday, January 8, 2016. Elizabeth Addison, Professional Development Chair, will announce the winner by January 15.
To read NCWCA rep Sondra Schwetman's writeup from Feb 2015, click here.
The Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art (NCWCA) has awarded its first Curatorial Grant for Young Women's Art Collective to the Berkeley Young Women's Art Collective. Congratulations Kathleen Yarnold, Amanda Burke, Chrystia Cabral and Tamiko Sidore!
As young women and artists, we all struggle with what it means to be a woman in this society: How do we fit in our communities, in academic institutions, in the larger arts community, and in our personal relationships? How are we received as leaders and artists? How do other identifiers such as race, sexuality, or class intersect with our identities as women? How are we perceived in relationship to men? How are we allowed to love, dream, create, inspire after a years of socialization? This exhibition examines the fundamental nature of womanhood and aims to respond to these questions. These works explore and question the dualities that seem to be inherent in female identity and the parameters that define womanhood in our society. Our intended audience is all people of every age and gender. We hope that other young women will identify with the struggles that inspire our art-making and that others will understand our perspectives we represent in our work and think critically about these themes.


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Check out our little pirate! We had a blast again this year at his daycare Halloween party even though he had fought the stomach bug the same week.
Chad: "Beckett, say 'Shiver me timbers'"
Chad: "Shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers, shiver me timbers...."
Me: "Chad, could you please stop saying "shiver me timbers? It's getting on my nerves when you say it repeatedly."
Chad: "Beckett, you're all dressed up like a pirate, now say "Shiverrrrr me timberrrrs!"
Beckett: "No daddy, I not say "shiver me timber....it makes mommy sad!"
Again, doesn't want his picture taken. Stubborn little pirate!
Cutest little pirate I've EVER seen!!!


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Where Can I Spread Bet on Chevron?
Where Can I Access Live Prices for the Chevron Market?
Where Can I Get Live Charts for the Chevron Market?
Where Can I Practice Trading Chevron?
FinancialSpreads.com offers a variety of equities such as Chevron, Unilever, PepsiCo and Total, along with a selection of other UK, US and global shares.
Financial Spreads offers investors real-time prices on 1,000+ financial spread betting and CFD markets such as Chevron and a large variety of other stocks, foreign exchange, commodities and stock markets.
Where Can I Get Live Chevron Charts?
When trading with a Financial Spreads account clients have access to live candlestick charts for Chevron and numerous other CFD and spread trading markets.
This is a 'Rolling' spread betting market and so there is no settlement date. If you haven't closed your position and the session ends then your position will roll over to the next session.
If a trade does roll over then you will normally either have to pay or receive a small fee for overnight financing depending on whether you are betting on the market to move lower or higher. For additional information see Rolling Spread Bets.
Traded Units: Spread bets on the Chevron market are priced in £x per cent price movement.
E.g. if Chevron changes by 40.0¢ then you would lose or win 40 multiples of your stake.
Stake per Unit: You work out how much you want to risk per cent, e.g. £1 per cent, £8 per cent, £20 per cent etc.
Brief Example: For example, if you went with a stake of £2 per cent and Chevron moves by 20.0¢, you would lose / win £2 per cent x 20.0¢ = £40.
Close for a Profit? You could choose to let your spread bet run or close it and take a profit. In this example you opt to close your bet by selling the market at 11313.6¢.
Restrict Your Loss? At this point, you could choose to let your position run or close it, i.e. close your position to limit your losses. In this instance you opt to close your position by selling at 11042.4¢.
Close and Take Your Profit? You could choose to leave your bet open or close it and lock in your profit. In this instance you opt to settle your bet and buy at 11114.8¢.
Close and Limit Your Loss? At this point, you may choose to keep your bet open or close it, i.e. close your trade and restrict your losses. In this instance you opt to settle your position and buy the market at 11231.2¢.
Where Can I Practice Financial Spread Betting on Chevron?
FinancialSpreads.com provides a Demo Account where you can try out trading strategies, test trading orders, review the live charts and practice trading on markets including Chevron.
The Demo Account has a wide selection of markets such as index markets, exchange rates, commodity markets and stocks.

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Also known as Carl Guetzlaff, as Charles Frederick August Gutzlaff, and in Chinese as 郭士立 or 郭實腊. German missionary to Thailand, China, and Korea who published works in English under the name "Charles Gutzlaff".
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CARAT will contribute to enabling the development, delivery and commercialisation of CAR T-cell technologies serving patients with so far incurable hematologic malignancies and solid tumours like colon, pancreas or lung cancer. CARAT will enable clinical investigators and companies to focus on treatments rather than hurdles and thus be instrumental for the implementation of improved and more accessible treatment options that harnesses the strengths of the immune system. TrakCel will work towards simplifying the management and manufacture CAR-T therapies by examining supply chain challenges in detail to produce exemplar methods of managing CAR-T supply chains. Detailed scrutiny will be applied to different delivery and management models including local and centralised manufacturing strategies. Furthermore, an application programming interface will be developed to provide a seamless exchange of data between TrakCel’s technology platform and Miltenyi’s cell therapy manufacturing equipment which will simplify needle to needle management, tracking and documenting of cell therapy products. Dr Matthew Lakelin, TrakCel’s Vice President of Scientific Affairs, said: “Participating in this European project will give TrakCel access to some of Europe’s leading cell therapy developers and allow the company to integrate with cell therapy processing equipment.
All available clinical data on CAR T-cell therapy, in particular the efficacy and long-lasting effect suggest this approach will have a clear and profound effect upon quality of life of cancer patients and a high acceptance of the therapy among patients can be expected. The first milestone will have TrakCel execute a supply chain risk assessment that details the risks and mitigation strategies for an exemplar CAR-T therapy. – ENDS – TrakCel publicrelations@trakcel.com About TrakCel TrakCel’s cell therapy process management solution improves clinical study efficacy and accelerates product scale-up/scale-out by implementing communications technology to integrate the supply chain from end-to-end. The technology provides interactive instructions to professionals within the cell therapy supply chain and gives stakeholders on-demand visibility of procedural results and chainof-custody data for immediate traceability, validation and compliance audits. Founded in 2012, TrakCel technology has been adopted by GlaxoSmithKline and other leaders in the cell therapy industry.
TrakCel is based in Cardiff, Wales, UK. TrakCel Ltd. 11 Raleigh Walk Brigantine Place Cardiff, UK, CF10 4LN www.trakcel.com About CAR T-Cell therapy Cancer is highlighted by the WHO as one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity with more than 50,000 people losing their lives to leukaemia every year in Europe. Chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) are specifically tailored surface receptors that can be introduced into cells of the immune system, especially T-cells, by genetic engineering. They act as recognition molecules like antibodies or T-cell receptors and allow honing of immune responses towards selected targets. T-cells are essential for the human immune system as they scan the human body to eliminate infections and abnormalities. In this respect, CARs are increasingly used for cellular therapy to redirect T-cells specifically towards killing of cancer cells. Recent success stories of cancer therapies based on CAR T-Cells have raised scientific and public expectations to cure severely ill patients. In latest studies T-cell treatments have proven to be very successful; for example, in a clinical trial of a highly aggressive form of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at the University of Pennsylvania, 89% of children and adults showed no evidence of cancer after receiving a CAR T-cell therapy (Grupp et al., 2013). Consequently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) designated T-cell treatment in 2014 as a “breakthrough therapy” for relapsed and treatmentresistant acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in adults and children. However, translation into clinics and broad application of such advanced personalized cell therapy is currently hampered by the technologically complex, costly and error-prone procedure of manufacturing gene-modified T-Cells for each patient individually.

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When packing for a long trip, limit yourself to about two colors of clothing. This will help to ensure that everything you bring to wear on your trip will match with everything else. It will also limit the number of shoes and accessories you need to match with your outfits.
Keep these tips in mind as you pack and plan. The tips in this piece can make every part of your adventure much smoother.


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Departing from the traditional Spanish style homes that is typical in McCormick Ranch (and all of Scottsdale in general), we now turn our attention to a subdivision that is architecturally unique for the area: Mountain View East.
Mention modern architecture to most laypersons, and one name immediately comes to mind: Frank Lloyd Wright. Through Taliesin West in Scottsdale, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation continues to carry on the legacy of its iconic namesake. Personally responsible for various landmarks throughout Arizona, Wright gave birth to an entire school of architects/builders which incorporated his philosophy of “organic architecture” and design into a select few Scottsdale neighborhoods. One such subdivision is Mountain View East in McCormick Ranch.
Developed by the Riggs Construction Co. and designed by John Rattenbury of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, Mountain View East is the quintessential subdivision for Frank Lloyd Wright inspired houses in central Scottsdale. From the exterior lines, which look sterile to critics and sleek to fans, to the generous use of glass to bring the outside in, you either love these ultra modern designs or you hate them. It has been my experience that people are either inspired by the styling of these homes, or think they look like dentists’ offices. No middle ground.
Built between 1979 and 1983, Mountain View East is located within what is commonly referred to as North McCormick Ranch (Chaparral High School District). There are 51 total properties in the subdivision, with the average home having approximately 2750 square feet. A whopping 92% (42) of the homes have private pools. There are 47 single level homes, as compared to only 4 2-story homes. The neighborhood is zoned R-7, which entails single family residences on minimums of 7000 square ft lots.
Clean lines, block construction, clerestory windows and all of the hallmarks of modern design are evident in these homes. Geometric shapes, from the front elevations to the rear planters and pools, are evident throughout. For Frank Lloyd Wright style modern architecture, it is just about the only game in the immediate area. There are custom homes along the lakes of McCormick Ranch and in Paradise Valley which fit the bill, but with prices starting well over a million dollars, they are not viable options for those with less extravagant budgets.
Whether your preference is traditional Southwestern architecture, or something a little different, Ray & Paul Slaybaugh with Realty Executives are your guides to finding the home and community that are distinctly “you.” Call us at (480) 220-2337 or drop an email to paul@scottsdalepropertyshop.com to start your search for the home that is as unique as you are.


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Joins us for a healthy holiday - Roman style!
From Leonardo di Vinci Airport (FCO) it is a short ride to our beach villa. Experience 'la dolce vita' with the Tyrrhenian Sea as our backdrop. Find plenty of fresh sea air, beachfront cabanas and dining, swim club, hotel gardens, bikes and of course WIFI. Each day at the beach villa begins with a light breakfast followed by a refreshing outdoor yoga class to stretch and prepare yourself for a day of activities; long walks along the sea, swimming, cycling and free time. View the greatness of Roma Antica with us (think Colosseum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Villa Borghese and more). Accommodations, breakfast + yoga classes included. Cultural tours optional.
Cost: A $500 deposit reserves your space. Single rate $1800 per person; shared room $1300 per person. Final payment due 3.1.19. Go to Shop to register.
To celebrate twenty years of active vacations we presented YogaItalia - our Twenty Year Anniversary. From busy and exhilarating Florence we were whisked away to Villa Lucia. Once we arrived in the Tuscan hills we found plenty of fresh air, breathtaking views, and historic architecture. What we did not find were tourists! Each day at Villa Lucia began with a light breakfast then a refreshing yoga class to stretch and prepare for a day of activities; massage and holistic therapies, long soaks at the nearby terme (natural hot springs), Italian cooking classes, artisan tours and visits to sites of historical interest. Enjoy our memories below. Contact us if you'd like to join us la prossima volta!


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Information about the organization, with contact details for local associations, a newsletter, and sales of equipment and honey.
Conducts research on the biology and control of honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) diseases, parasites and pests.
Website is partly in German. It has a large collection of links.
Information on the research being done at the Logan Bee Laboratory.
Links to research establishments around the world from Cyberbee.net.
Information for students and beekeepers about the facility; describes their research into crop pollination, and threats to honey bee populations.
Located at the University of Delaware, Newark. Provides information on current projects and research programs.
Introduction and extensive list of related links.
Provides information on ranching ostriches, handling eggs, incubation, chicks, growing birds, disease control and other management problems.
Introduction to ratite production as an alternative livestock enterprise, pasturing, and resources.


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On a humid morning 24 PAX came out to Jaycee Park for a nice mosey around Country Park. After a short introduction with mission statement, we did not waste any time and took off towards Country Park.
To get the Pax’s attention, the Q threw in 5 Burpees. Mumblechatter stopped right after.
The Q closed the workout with 20 x American Honors. We accomplished 2.5 miles. Great job!
Q-school will be end of the month. Last Friday at the end of the month. Details will follow. See Snowflake.
May 4th, St Francis. Help with the annual book sale. See Sacked for more information. We need 30 guys.
It was an honor and a lot of fun to lead this workout. Thanks for your support!


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Conferences & Events | BASE Consulting and Management Inc.
From venue to menu, from AV to Marketing, clients rely on us for all their event needs. Our team of event professionals can be involved from the inception of an event, right through to the debrief when it has wrapped.
Prepare a complete conference/event budget to match the client needs.
Prepare audited financial statements on a monthly basis.
Record and monitor revenues and expenses as they are received.
Drive interesting programs with creative ideas and provide committee support.
Find the most appropriate speaker by leveraging our broad network of contacts in various sectors.
Manage all aspects of speaker participation – invitations, confirmations, travel arrangements, requirements, gifts, reimbursements, etc.
Fulfill all registration needs, from registration forms to onsite staffing of registration desks, and everything in-between.
Create a sponsorship program tailored to the conference/event, from sourcing sponsors to complete sponsor recognition.
Ensure the “right” sponsors participate.
Handle all logistics – venue liaison, food and beverage, AV (sound, lighting, video), name badges, signage, delegate bags, evaluation forms, insurance coverage and more.
Source and shortlist sites matching the budget and requirements.
Navigate venue contracts using our sister company Base Sourcing to negotiate the most favourable contract.
Develop the marketing plan and built-in branding.
Create flyers, brochures, websites, onsite programs and all other marketing items.
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When it was released in 2011, Moneyball represented a revolution in the way data was used in making decisions. Hailed as one of the most transformative management guides, it has impacted how businesses across industries have adopted the use of data.
15. Industry trends - Role-based Search © 2018 Belong Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. THE OUTBOUND ALL STARS RECRUITER SERIES When you search for Mobile Talent by 'Role', NCR emerges as the top spot, with 12% of IOS and Android talent.
17. Industry trends - Skill based Search © 2018 Belong Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. THE OUTBOUND ALL STARS RECRUITER SERIES When you search by relevant skill set, your potential talent pool increases by over 35%, helping you ﬁnd talent that you may have missed out on.
30. Candidate Level Data Are the people I’m targeting following key leaders/influencers in the space?
Do they consistently post, share or consume content on social media that indicates their interest in the space?
Are they part of relevant online groups or forums?
Does their career path reflect growth?
51. Whatever method you use, remember that talent analytics is not a “one- and-done” process. In order for recruitment to be successful, you must continuously look for ways to improve hiring. Talent Analytics enables you to confidently double down on your strengths and eliminate the areas where you’re weakest so you can meet every talent need of your organization.


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Innovation (like Design Thinking) has penetrated the corporate board room as a solution to transform organization’s and respond to rapid market changes. Innovation is “happening everywhere”- from Innovation Labs to Digital Factories.
Innovation and Evolution are opposing forces - as they they serve different purposes and use different techniques to affect the outcome.
Innovation is invention + market value. Creating a new product or service, gives you an edge over your competition.
Evolution is incrementally refining your product based on usage, observation, and data. It is carefully adding new features and services without bloat, or debt.
Not every part of your organization needs to innovate. The first step is to understand these counter forces, and when to apply each.
We know innovation activities have a high risk of failure (and they should be structured as such) but is there a way to control the effort to repeatedly create long term value? I believe there is.
After looking at all of the programs I’ve been involved with, I’ve outlined what I think works best as a framework for Innovation. I call this the Innovation Design Stack. Its a way to not only conceive of new innovations, but to shape them into commercialization. This transformational approach is geared towards getting innovations into market.
00 - Opportunity - Identifying the Opportunity - What opportunity is being addressed? Where is the Innovation being rooted?
01 - Idea - Generating Ideas - This is the most interesting part of the project. Ask yourself, "Can we generate narrow beam ideas based on the Opportunity?"
"Ideas are overhead, tame them early. Narrow beam ideation should be rooted in the opportunity. Save brainstorm cycles for intuition-sketching."
02 - Invention - Converting Ideas to Inventions. The secret to Invention, is abstracting yourself away from the known. Re-frameing your vantage point, and striking on "How Might We" discourse.
03 - Craft - Crafting Exceptional Experiences. Put love into your craft.
04 - Value - Identifying value propositions. Which market will you innovate in?
05 - Story - Using Storytelling to capture the imagination. How will you tell the world about your grand adventure?
At a high level the Innovation Design Stack captures successive force multipliers as you move up from Level 01 through Level 05. Each level is a function which needs to be performed with dedicated teams and processes. As one moves up the stack, greater clarity of the innovation is captured. Each successive level can influence levels below and above.
Where do I find the Opportunity?
Your business is overflowing with opportunities.
It goes without saying that any business must align all of their design activity across each functional area. Each element of design must be intentional. Nothing should be left to chance.
So how do you find opportunity? Challenge the norm.
What are you doing today, that you have assumed needed to be that way? How might you change the approach to something your customers have to do, but they don't want to. How do you build loyalty in a utility?
Have you spoken to your customer support workers? Have you asked them what they would change if they could? You can only learn so much from reports (i.e. call logs), but have you asked the most vocal in your organization, what they think?
To innovate is to change attitudes, first in your employees, and then in your customers.
Ok make sure no ones looking when you read this.
If there is one 'secret' that I can tell teams about making innovation happen, it is to employ the Diverge/Converge design method - whenever they have a chance to.
The art of Diverging (Creating Choices) is a neglected process that many innovation/startup methods tend to overlook. It is an intentional moment where you suspend your belief and challenge everything - and create new choices (as silly as they may seem).
This phase isn't always easy, and can quickly become overwhelming. Skeptics will question its merits, and the faithless will wonder if they are done, or if they have done it right. The natural tendency is to pick a path and go.
The simple act of doing informs our thinking, giving us the experience to build a path forward.
The transition from Diverge to Converge is also a neglected moment. How do you evaluate the world of choices, to pick a path forward? Most times you don't pick a single path. You continue to drive forward with multiple concurrent choices.
Doing, making, breaking, shaping gives you experience with each choice, and in that experience you gain new insights, that will guide you on the path forward.
The Innovation Design Stack, and the movement between levels, is all about creating artifacts that can envision a new possibility. Show your results!
Now this may seem all very pedestrian. You've read it before, you seen it across Medium. But I firmly believe that through these design methods we can shift our perspectives and question existing burned in assumptions to challenge the norm and to make a new future.
I also believe in the role of a central Design Composer/Conductor who knows which plates to spin, and which ones should be left to fall.
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Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton.
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton says he’s confident he has the players at his disposal to handle the side’s busy upcoming schedule.
The Seagulls face seven matches in 25 days, starting with the visit of Southampton to the Amex Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday 30th March, and the Albion boss believes his team has more strength in depth than last season to be able to cope with the final stages of the campaign.
He said, "I think we are a stronger squad than we were last season and we will need that, because there are a lot of games in a short period of time.
"We would have been used to that in the Championship, but we have more players now than at any other stage that haven't played in the Championship – so we'll need everybody available.
Sunday’s contest against Millwall at The Den saw the Seagulls advance to the final four of the Emirates FA Cup for the first time in 36 years to set up a semi-final date with Manchester City at Wembley Stadium next month.
They did so without the duo of Pascal Gross and Florin Andone, as well as the suspended Yves Bissouma, and Hughton looked at when he expects to have them back in the fold ahead of the busy period that lies ahead.
"At this moment it's only Pascal Gross and Florin Andone who are out injured, and both of them have a chance for Southampton.
"The good thing, particularly with the cup run, is the players that haven't featured so much have at least had games.

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Last night's low temperature was somewhere around zero. In my backseat was an unopened, forgotten can of Coke Zero. As it turns out, Coke Zero and zero degrees don't go well together. I'm sure I'm not the only Montanan to make the stupid move of leaving an enclosed fizzy beverage in a vehicle when it's cold outside, but nonetheless I feel pretty stupid. This stuff went everywhere. I'm amazed at the coverage one little 12 oz. can of Coke can manage. The top of the can was completely blown off. In fact, I haven't even found it yet. Thank God it was just a can and not a forgotten 12 pack.
Feel free to share any similar stories so I know I'm not the only person picking frozen soda out of my air vents today.


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China appears to be capitalising on its clout in Latin America and the Caribbean following the election of Donald Trump to the US presidency in November. Days before delivering a eulogy for Fidel Castro last month, Chinese president Xi Jinping embarked on a tour of the region, opening a hydroelectric plant in Ecuador and delivering the opening address at a conference of the region’s journalists in Santiago. Despite the relatively low profile of these events, they formed part of a broader diplomatic strategy to compound China’s place with developing economies in the Americas. China has been particularly willing to use its economic influence to build regional relationships in the Caribbean, helping to fund highways in Jamaica and, in 2007, spending $40m (€37m) on the construction of a cricket stadium in Grenada – an apparent “thank you” to the island for its denunciation of Taiwan. These are relationships that China will look to deepen as Trump’s first term begins in January.
Justin Trudeau’s first year in office was a honeymoon that many prime ministers around the world eyed enviously. His responses to the refugee crisis and the historical abuses against Canada’s First Nations Communities were welcomed by the public, as was his eagerness to march in the annual Pride parade as the first sitting Canadian prime minister. However, his second year in office will pose its challenges. Trudeau’s ambitious plans to revive the nation’s flagging economy will begin to take root, spurred on by the Canadian Infrastructure Bank’s first projects. He will also have to navigate the pitfalls of leadership both domestically and abroad. A fundraising controversy at home and much-derided comments following the death of Fidel Castro dented brand Trudeau; 2017 will show whether youth and exuberance are enough to overcome the dryer nuances of governing.
What a difference a few years can make. Not long ago South America was awash with the so-called “pink tide” of left-wing leaders, riding on the wave of a commodities boom mixed with popular discontent. Fast-forward to the present and all has changed: market-orientated policies are once again the order of the day in Paraguay and Argentina; Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff has been impeached and ousted; Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has historically poor approval ratings; and Venezuela is battling food shortages and extreme polarisation. Two pink-tide titans are also set to leave office in the short and medium term: in February, Ecuador votes in presidential elections without Rafael Correa on the ballot for the first time since 2007; and after losing a constitutional referendum earlier this year, Bolivia’s Evo Morales won’t be able to stand again in 2019. Now that’s what we call a sea change.
It has been decades since the heyday of the recreation vehicle (RV) but this year’s sales of homes-on-wheels are back on track to being the highest since the 1970s, with an expected 4.4 per cent increase over the coming year. With a new effort to target a younger generation rather than rely on the baby boomers, Airstream has recently released Basecamp: a petite, lightweight RV that can be hauled by a car as small as a Subaru. It boasts Italian cabinetry, a solar-power kit and Bose speaker system. With US unemployment and gas prices down, as well as a generation of millennials with an appetite to spend excess cash on travel experiences, the RV industry is poised for a second coming.
‘Eureka’ is a spotlight on business origins brought to you by Daniel Giacopelli and the team behind ‘The Entrepreneurs’. This week Josh Udashkin tells us how he became inspired to create the New York-based “smart” luggage start-up Raden.
Toronto is a city where small businesses thrive and independent retailers are treasured. So hit the streets with our guide to discover the best in fashion, homeware, vinyl and everything in between. Published by Gestalten, The Monocle Travel Guide to Toronto is available now at The Monocle Shop.

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Pigs should be handled quietly to avoid stress.
Electric prodders, plastic pipes and dogs must not be used on pigs.
Use backing boards to move pigs.
Don’t lift pigs by their ears or legs, unless they are fully supported.
Small pigs can be held by hand or when bigger, squeezed up behind doors or gates.
Mature pigs are best handled in a crate.
Pigs can also be held by a noose over the upper jaw. Pigs hate this so it’s a good idea to wear ear protection to dampen noise.
This may not be necessary if pigs grow quickly and are slaughtered before boar problems develop (fighting, meat taint).
Where needed, a skilled operator should do it, no later than 7 days of age.
Castration of pigs over 7 days old should only be carried out by a vet.
These can be trimmed, especially on boars that are potentially aggressive.
Pigs attack by both biting and swiping upwards using their protruding tusks.
Get a skilled person to do the job as correct restraining the animal is critical.
The tusks don't have much nerve or blood supply so they shouldn't bleed when cut.
If not done properly, the trimmed tusk can still be very sharp and dangerous.
This will stop the pig rooting up pastures when grazing.
The nose is a very sensitive area and the operation causes pain which the pig will remember and associate with you.
It must be done properly in the cartilage on the top of the snout or in the tissue separating the two nostrils.
Get veterinary help to avoid stress and personal injury.
These small sharp canine teeth can cut the sow’s teats and damage litter mates.
If performed, teeth clipping of piglets must be carried out before 24 hours old and after 6-8 hours to allow prior colostrum absorbtion.
No more than one third of the tooth should be removed.
Use sharp clippers and avoid shattering the tooth or damaging the gums or mouth.
Seek professional assistance to avoid stressing the young piglets, and make sure the sow is restrained when doing it or she will attack you when the piglets squeal.
This should be a last resort if the causes of tail biting can’t be found.
A skilled operator should remove a third to a half of the tail.
Seek veterinary help as bleeding and infection can occur.
If performed, it must be carried out before 24 hours old and after 6-8 hours to allow prior colostrum absorbtion.
Ear notching should be done before 3 days of age and preferably within 6 hours of birth. Disinfect equipment during use.


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Trudi is an Italian plush company with a long tradition of making kids smile. For plush toys, Trudi is number one in Italy. Trudi was founded in 1954 by Mrs. Trudi Muller Patriarca who created the first soft toys for fun when she was just a teenager. Trudi products are hand-made, double-stitched and hand combed. All Trudi products are machine washable and come with a lifetime warranty.