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Several years ago Joe Skubinski, the founder of the high- end audio cable company JPS Labs, made a momentous decision. Specifically, he decided to spin off a subdivision of JPS Labs for the specific purpose of developing and marketing the finest high-performance headphone in the world. Skubinski did not equivocate by saying he hoped to build “one of the finest” headphones, but rather made the unequivocal claim that his would be “the finest headphone” yet produced. Accordingly, Joe Skubinski and his son Eric worked assiduously for over two years to bring their dream to fruition. The result is the Abyss AB-1266 planar-magnetic headphone ($5495), which entered full production earlier this year. Does the Abyss live up to its designers’ ambitions? I think it does for reasons I will explain in this review. But, before talking about the sound of the Abyss, let me first provide some background on its design.
As the Skubinskis began design work on the AB-1266, they were mindful that Stax’s SR-009 electrostatic headphone was widely regarded as the reigning “king of the hill” among high- end headphones. The Stax is one of those landmark high-end components that has changed listeners’ perceptions of what is possible in the art and science of music reproduction, forcing us to reconsider what words like “resolution,” “detail,” or “nuance” really mean—or ought to mean—in an audio system. In short, the SR-009 routinely unearths subtle aspects of the music that most competing headphone and loudspeaker-based systems tend to miss or to gloss over. To meet the goal of offering the finest headphone in the world, Abyss recognized the AB-1266 would need to equal or surpass the iconic Stax headphone in resolution, focus, dynamics, frequency extension, and all around ease of use. With these ends in view, Abyss implemented a number of innovative design strategies in the AB-1266, with extraordinary results.
First, the AB-1266 is a planar-magnetic headphone whose drivers feature what Abyss describes as a “proprietary, very thin, very low mass diaphragm,” which speaks to the related issues of low-level detail retrieval and transient speed. Second, the Abyss motor assemblies use “custom-made, high-power neodymium magnets with (an) optimized slot pattern,” which in part addresses the issue of dynamics. Moreover, the driver frames use a “low- carbon steel front baffle with integrated resonance control” said to yield “minimal added (frame-induced) coloration.” Further, the driver assemblies use “no rear magnet structure”—an uncommon design feature said to eliminate “annoying reflections from behind (the driver diaphragm), allowing for a completely open sound.” Finally, Abyss’ precision-matched drivers are put through extraordinarily rigorous performance tests and quality- control evaluations before installation (in many instances, even very good drive units are deemed not quite good enough for use in the AB-1266).
Perhaps the most striking aspect of the Abyss’ design may be its unorthodox frame, which aims to provide a stiff, stable, and resonance-free mounting platform for the AB-1266 drivers. Where most designers offer headphone with springy, flexible frames that allow the earcups to tilt and swivel, the AB-1266 frame does not. Instead, the Skubinskis have given the AB-1266 a stiff, thick metal frame that is shaped like an inverted “U,” with beefy milled aluminium driver/ear cup housings firmly bolted to the downward-facing legs of the U. The resulting frame is a seriously stout piece of equipment, making most competing headphone frames seem rickety by comparison. Despite (or perhaps because of) the frame’s impressive stiffness and rigidity, the AB-1266 is somewhat heavier than many competing headphones and appears, at least at first glance, as if it might not be very comfortable.
Happily, Abyss has addressed comfort and fit issues in several creative ways. First, at the top of the headphone’s U-shaped frame, Abyss provides a milled-aluminum, friction-fit, slip-joint that allows users to adjust the side-to-side spacing of the headphone’s ear cups. By design the slip-joint requires considerable effort to adjust and once the desired spacing is achieved the frame remains in the position the user has chosen. Second, to allow for correct vertical positioning of the AB-1266 ear cups, Abyss provides an elliptically shaped leather headband pad that is suspended by beefy elastic bands from the side arms of the U-shaped frame.
Abyss spent considerable time working out the exact composition of the leather pad and bands, settling on a design where the pads nicely conform to the curvature of a human head and where the support bands provide a just-right amount of tension to hold the ’phones at whatever height the wearer might choose. While the AB-1266 is relatively heavy, I found the support bands masked the weight of the ’phones fairly effectively, provided the listener remained seated in a more-or-less upright position (if one tilts one’s head far forward, backward, or to the side, however, the weight of the headphone becomes more apparent).


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miraDry® underarm sweating treatment how it works?
miraDry is a safe, clinically proven, FDA-cleared solution for significantly reducing underarm sweat. It’s an outpatient procedure performed in your physician’s office, and it doesn’t involve any surgical incisions or cuts. miraDry works by delivering precisely controlled electromagnetic energy to the underarm area, eliminating the underarm sweat glands. Two procedures are typically recommended, 3 months apart, to maximize the quality and duration of results. Each appointment generally lasts about an hour.
Your physician customizes the treatment for each underarm, based on where your sweat glands reside. The underarms are numbed prior to the procedure for your comfort. Your physician then holds the miraDry handpiece up to the underarms, which delivers energy to the sweat glands.
Most patients report a dramatic, lasting reduction of their underarm sweat. In a recent clinical study, the average underarm sweat reduction was 82%2. You should notice a reduction in sweat immediately after treatment. As with any medical procedure, results will vary by person. 2 Data on file.

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text: Mindfulness Northwest courses and retreats are offered at several locations. These pages give detailed directions and photos to help you find your course. Follow the links below to get to specific location descriptions.

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text: This is a dream come true for all you foodies out there! Two for one entrees, cocktail demonstrations and Q&A sessions with professional chefs, and screenings of one of the most popular and successful culinary programs in television history! Join Top Chef contestant Radhika Desai from the 2008 Chicago season as she hosts weekly viewing parties for the cooking competition at Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club in Boystown. Whether you’re a Tom Colicchio fan, or happen to think he’s a bigger, grumpier version of Verne Troyer (Mini-me), you will no doubt enjoy yourself after a couple half priced martinis. And with 5 big screen TV’s, you won’t miss a hot second of the quickfire challenge! So bring your appetite, and join a Top Chef alum at a slightly less disparaging judges table.

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Joy Resmovits is reporter who covered education for the Los Angeles Times until June 2018. Before that, she spent four years as the Huffington Post’s education reporter. In 2014-15, she was a Columbia University Spencer Fellow. Her writing previously appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Forward and the New York Daily News. She serves on the board of trustees for the Columbia Daily Spectator and the Education Writers Assn.’s journalist advisory board.
The minors sentenced to time at Camp Kirby participate in prom, too — almost like yours, but not quite.

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By banishing the custard filling in favor of a topping that emphasizes the pecan’s nutty richness, we made this bar cookie simpler, too.
Mini prep bowls allow cooks to measure out, separate, and organize these elements, making cooking tidier and more efficient.
Knowingly or not, most folks use the cookie recipe from the Quaker canister. We wanted a cookie that was chewier, moister, and easier to make.


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P&G Scaffolding has long since been the ambition of our managing director Ian Griffiths and together with an outstanding team of employees, we hit the ground running from the day of incorporation. Due to the extensive range of contacts brought by Ian from years working in the industry, we immediately began working on a number of high profile projects in the south east for a variety of prominent main contractors.
Following this, our management team’s passion for scaffolding has driven the company forwards and to date P&G Scaffolding have provided scaffold for a vast number of construction projects for clients that include Kier, ISG Jackson, FM Conway, Lawtech Ltd and Morgan Sindall to name but a few. We are constantly looking for the next occupational challenge and have great pride in the interesting contracts the company has been awarded. When asked to recall our most difficult projects, managing director Ian has no hesitation in referring to Greenwich Power Station, the river walk by the River Thames, the bridge at St Mary’s Island and the giant tower blocks in Southampton. All of these projects have tested our aim to provide a reliable, professional and efficient service, however we believes this type of work promotes the vital nature of scaffolding within the rest of the construction industry.
For the future, our directors would wish to see P&G Scaffolding become the first choice for anyone who requires off ground access. Given the level of drive and determination of our management team, anything is possible….

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First take your puffy paint and write faith on you jar, let dry.
Once puffy paint is dry spray paint your jar. I put three coats. Let dry between each coat.
I brushed on a little bit of white acrylic paint on my letters, just to highlight them so they would standout better.
Take charm of your choice and tie around top of your jar with a piece of jute. I used a wire cross that I had made for my charm.
Ta Da!!! Your done, wasn’t that easy?
You could paint your jar first then go back with different colors of puffy paint and draw flowers, etc.
These decorative jars make great pencil holder, storage container for your paint brushes, markers, etc.


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Hi, I am Jérémie and I am belgian photographer based in Brussels.
I’ve been a passionate photographer since I started taking pictures while traveling around the globe about 10 years ago.
I then discovered world-famous sceneries and also experienced for the very first time the challenge of framing moments of people life and the joy it can give to someone to hold a keeper.
In 2013, I followed a full-term training at the School of photography and visual techniques Agnès Varda in Brussels.
Influenced throughout my studies by classic photographers such as Ansel Adams, Walker Evans, Robert Frank, Elliot Erwitt among many others, I began to explore new directions such as humanist and subjective photography.
My two-works graduation consisted in focusing on social problems of a humanitarian nature: the first analyzed the issue of migration crisis in Europe with a focus on refugee camps around Calais (France) while the second focused on the reintegration of former prisoners into civilian society through monitoring of the association Dispositif Relais.
Today I achieve reportages with passion, broadcasting and offering pictures to my clients by making them feeling like they were part of the photo story I am telling.
Being both compassionate and thoughtful, my on-the-ground experience and humane touch allow me to document intimate moments of life. Capturing my subjects with both strength and happiness; while still allowing them to remain grounded in reality.

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Here is a series of videos from a seminar given by Steven Skiena, author of Calculated Bets: Computers, Gambling, and Mathematical Modeling to Win. I recommend Steven's book. The book scores lowly on Amazon but that is due to readers expecting a get-rich-quick treatise rather than a scholarly work that prompts the reader to do further research.
In the book Steven detailed his methods for modelling and betting on Jai Alai games. Although, the market for Jai Alai gambling is very small the methods Steven used can be applied to any sport.
Steven used statistical methods to build a model for Jai Alai play and then used Monte Carlo methods to model millions of games with which to judge his betting rules.

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What a week. So much tragedy from the USA. Then the sad news of Tom Petty passing away at 66 from cardiac arrest. Tom Petty was one of my all time favorite rock singer/guitarists while growing up. I know many music greats have passed on over the last few years, but it is the one whose songs you listened to regularly that make it feel kind of personal. That is what great art does I guess. Gets into your soul a little.
Okay, I admit that I do not know that answer, but I have the solution. The world's shortest artist survey! And I need your help to complete it. Simply select which options apply to you or add one if you don't see your number-one-painting-challenge. That is it. Only one minute to complete.


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After a highly active Mipcom, the team now travels to Santa Monica, for this years American Film Market.
We are proud to announce that we have a new addition to our library, the family feel-good drama TAROK, which will have its full market premiere at EFM Berlin 2014. At AFM trailer promos will be shown following the national Danish theatrical premiere October 31st, 2013.
Michael Werner and Stein Markussen are available for meetings during AFM at the Loews hotel, suite no. 863 with the European Film Promotion, from November 6th to 11th.
Please set a meeting during the market by sending an email to sales@eyewell.se.
Take a moment to look at the trailers and read more about our titles below.


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I do Amazon Mechanical Turk for some side cash. I'm looking for some more online or mobile app side cash suggestions.
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Clarity on animal attack mystery today: CCF :: Manipur News | Manipur Daily | Poknapham - Manipuri News!
IMPHAL, 5th Dec: The mystery over attacks and mutilation of poultry birds and other domestic animal reported from different parts of the state will be cleared by Thursday, asserted chief conservator of forests (CCF/Wildlife) Anurag Bajpai.
Briefing media as usual on Wednesday evening in connection with unknown creators targeting livestock, Anurag explained that experts from the Dehradun-based Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have been conducting intensive studies on samples of birds and animals which were found killed as well as footprints of the suspected attackers collected from places of such attacks.
Informing that the WII experts, who are investigating the cases of unknown creatures attacking and killing poultry birds and other animals, include a carnivorous biologist and a camera trap specialist, the CCF reiterated that the experts will come up with a definite answer to the mysterious killings by Thursday.
Referring to the huge public outcries and anxieties over livestock found killed and mutilated since the end part of November and first few days of the current month, he contended that such incidents have declined sharply in the last few days.
He confided that the forest department on Wednesday received information of stray incidents of attacks on ducks and chickens from isolated pockets of Thoubal, Bishnupur, Imphal West and Imphal East districts. Anurag also informed that the WII team investigated an incident of two poultry birds found killed in a Churachandpur district village earlier in the day.
The CCF told media persons at Forest Department office near Sanjenthong about the owner informing the team of experts that his chickens were attacked by a pet dog.
Anurag also maintained that 12 cameras have been installed by the forest department at places from where attacks on livestock have been reported. Joining the media briefing, chief conservator of forests (T-I) Mahendra Pratap opined that as per investigations carried out by the WII experts and department officials, pet dogs or other canine species might be behind maximum number of incidents of attacks on livestock.
While stating that there is a tendency among stray dogs to stay or move together after dusk, he maintained that likely cause of attack on livestock might be due to shortage of food leading such packs to prey on easy targets like ducks and chickens.
During winter season canine species are known to prefer feeding on intestines of their prey in order to keep themselves warm, Mahendra explained and appealed to all sections of the society to refrain from hunting or killing wildlife on mere speculation.

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A research team at the University of Adelaide, Australia has found a way to reduce brain swelling, the most common cause of death after stroke.
Studies by doctoral student Ren�e Turner in the Discipline of Pathology at the University of Adelaide have shown that swelling in the brain seems to mimic a similar process in the skin, and may well be amenable to treatment with drugs, although these are yet to be developed.
"This potentially provides the first new clinical pathway to reducing brain swelling in 50 years," Ms Turner says. "It should improve the chances of survival after a stroke and reduce the risk of long-term disabilities."
A compound known as substance P has been shown to contribute to this swelling in the skin, Ms Turner says. Blocking substance P reduces skin tissue oedema.
"Until recently, neurogenic inflammation was not known to occur in the brain following injury. Our laboratory has now shown that substance P is released during stroke. And blocking substance P receptors following stroke subsequently reduces brain swelling and improves outcome and survival in rats."
Ren�e Turner is one of 16 young scientists presenting their research to the public for the first time thanks to Fresh Science, a national program sponsored by the Federal and Victorian Governments, Australia. One of the Fresh Scientists will win a trip to the UK courtesy of British Council Australia to present their work to the Royal Institution.
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Outdoor fun almost always involves some degree of risk. That certainly doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it, but it is important to remain cautious and informed. Stay on the safe side with our experts’ answers to your top outdoor safety questions below.
1. What type of protective gear should my child wear on bikes, skateboards and scooters?
Any time your child gets on a toy with wheels he or she should always wear a helmet. A helmet protects against skull fractures and other head injuries, which can be serious, permanent and even fatal. Wrist guards are a good idea for skateboards and rollerblades, especially when kids are learning, as they can prevent wrist fractures in a fall. For kids doing tricks at the skate park, additional protective gear like elbow guards and kneepads aren’t a bad idea to protect against scrapes and bruises.
And remember: kids are more likely to wear helmets if parents wear them, too.
2. How old should kids be to play with fireworks?
The brain’s risk-evaluating and decision-making capabilities aren’t fully developed until the mid-20s, which means that even young adults are still developmentally incapable of fully understanding the risks of handling explosives. In teenagers, the frontal lobe — the part of the brain that asks, “Is this a good idea?” — is not fully formed. It’s not that they don’t have a frontal lobe. And they can use it. They’re just going to access it more slowly.
This is especially true when the explosives in question are packaged as toys, as fireworks are. They are most definitely not toys. Case in point: last year on Independence Day, New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul was playing with fireworks at a family picnic when one blew up his hand. Pierre-Paul lost all of his index finger and the tip of his thumb, and he now has a flap that covers his middle finger.
Even sparklers, which most people don’t even consider fireworks, can heat to skin-melting temperatures as hot as 1800 degrees to 3000 degrees, depending on the fuel and oxidizer used. That’s more than sufficient to cause severe skin burns or ignite a kid’s clothing. And they can maintain those temperatures for a long time after they fizzle out. One common summer burn injury results when one child throws a burned-out sparkler in the yard and another steps on it.
The bottom line is, with kids, the only safe way to play with fireworks is not to do it at all.
3. What about campfires? What’s the best way to do them safely?
Only adults should be responsible for starting and extinguishing campfires, and they should happen only in designated areas, like a fire pit with stones around it. It’s also a good idea to set up furniture or draw a circle about 3 feet from the fire on any side and explain to kids that it’s a boundary, and they shouldn’t get any closer to the fire than the line.
If kids are going to be interacting with the fire, as in making s’mores, close adult supervision is essential at all times. Burns often result when kids play with hot or burning marshmallows or accidentally whack other kids or adults with hot or flaming marshmallows or sticks.
Another important point about campfires is that embers can retain their heat for hours after the campfire goes out — and they can inflict a nasty burn. This is especially true with younger children, as their skin is a lot thinner than that of adults or older kids. This means burns happen faster and burn deeper with less exposure.
Of course, given the choice, we’d much rather kids be around campfires than fireworks. But just exercise caution at all times.
4. How can I tell if my child is getting heatstroke? What should I watch out for?
Exercising in the heat and humidity can lead to cramps, heat exhaustion and sometimes heatstroke, the most severe form of heat-related illness. Children with medical conditions like sickle cell traits, diabetes and obesity, as well as kids who take stimulants or anti-depressants, are at increased risk of heat-related illness.
Muscle cramps are often the first sign of trouble. Usually triggered during heavy exercise in heat, these cramps typically aren’t serious, and can be treated by stretching, resting in a cool area, and replacing lost fluids and salts with water, a sports drink, or, ideally, an oral rehydration solution that includes a proper balance of sugar and electrolytes, such as Pedialyte, in order to replenish fluid and salt lost through sweat. The worst thing your child could drink during exercise (or really ever): energy drinks, which contain caffeine and a host of other chemicals and supplements that can make the problem worse.
More worrisome is heat exhaustion. In addition to muscle cramps, symptoms may include excessive thirst, nausea, cool or clammy skin, weakness, severe muscle aches, heavy sweating, dizziness or heightened body temperature (a mild fever). Children may also have trouble thinking or focusing. The same basic guidelines apply. Get your child to a cool or shady place and have him or her rehydrate. Also remove any excess clothing and apply ice packs or cool, wet cloths to your child’s skin. If they show more severe symptoms (such as fainting), seek immediate medical attention.
The most serious condition is heatstroke, which develops when the body becomes unable to regulate its temperature. Left untreated, heatstroke can result in severe brain damage and even death. In fact, heatstroke is the third-leading cause of exercise-related deaths in athletes. Symptoms include confusion, dizziness, vomiting, seizures, rapid heartbeat, body temperatures in excess of 104 degrees and skin that is hot and dry to the touch.
If your child displays any of the symptoms of heatstroke, or becomes unresponsive, seek immediate emergency medical help. If possible, place the child in a tub of cold or icy water. If not, placing ice packs on the neck, armpits and groin is the next-best option.
Although heat illness can be scary, it can be prevented. Make sure your child stays properly hydrated and well rested and eats a balanced diet. Have your child wear loose-fitting, absorbent or moisture-wicking clothing and make sure coaches know how to acclimate athletes to training in the heat. Try to avoid heavy exercise between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., the hottest hours of the day.
5. Should I be wary of roller coasters and carnival rides?
In the vast majority of cases, rides like roller coasters and Tilt-A-Whirls are regulated, inspected and perfectly safe. At amusement parks where the rides are fixed in position, professionally maintained and run by trained operators, safety is a virtual non-issue. The Tilt-A-Whirl on a stomach full of hot dogs, on the other hand, may be cause for concern.
Traveling carnivals and fairs are also generally safe. However, the type of show that sets up for a few days before packing up and moving onto the next town — where the contractor may be hiring locals or staffing with volunteers — is worth keeping an eye on. While you’re waiting in line, observe the ride operator for a few cycles and see what they’re doing. Are they simply letting people on and hitting start? Or are they walking around to make sure bars and belts are secured? And are they making sure riders are the proper height?
If something doesn’t look right or you don’t feel comfortable, trust your instinct and steer clear.
6. Are climbing walls safe?
Generally, if it’s described as a “climbing wall,” it’s in a controlled environment. At Children’s Hospital Colorado, we actually have one at our south campus in Highlands Ranch. Climbing walls can help kids with both gross and fine motor skills, muscle development and coordination. And if they’re in a controlled environment such as a recreation center, they’re often going to involve trained spotters, harnesses and lots of pads.
So in short, if the climbing wall is in a controlled environment, it’s generally safe.
7. What about trampolines? Are they safe with those nets around them?
Long answer: trampolines are one of the most dangerous toys on the market. That netting can stop kids from flying off the trampoline and landing on the hard ground, sure. But it might not hold a bigger kid, like a teenager, and many trampoline injuries result from two kids colliding, falling on top of each other or banging their heads together, resulting in potentially serious head injuries. Jumping on trampolines can also result in strains, sprains, fractures and other injuries. The risk of injury is so high that the American Academy of Pediatrics strongly discourages the use of trampolines at home.
If your kids seem desperate to jump on a trampoline, indoor commercial trampoline parks offer a more controlled — and therefore safer — environment than a backyard trampoline. Or better yet, sign them up for a gymnastics class.
Bottom line: virtually any recreational activity involves some element of risk. The key is to mitigate the risks (besides proper adult supervision at all times) is by choosing them wisely. In the world of safety choices, a trampoline is not one of the wise ones.
8. How old should a kid be to go on a hike?
It really depends on their ability and where you go. For example, if you’re going to be hiking four miles one way into a box canyon, it pays to ask, “Has my child ever walked long distances before?” keeping in mind that, round trip, the total will be eight miles. If the answer is no, it’s a good idea to test your child’s ability in a lower-stakes environment. Pick a shorter hike, and see how they do.
It’s not that kids can’t do tough hikes, even fourteeners. The most important thing is to consider whether they’re physically prepared for it, and always to respect the environment. Weather can be unpredictable, especially in the mountains, where terrain might obscure the view of a storm so that you don’t see it coming until it’s right on top of you. Lightning can be deadly. Dehydration and altitude sickness are also very real concerns.
9. What about whitewater rafting? Are commercial rafting trips safe for kids?
As with hiking, it’s important to always respect the environment. This is especially true with rafting. The fact is, adults drown on commercial rafting trips every year. Mountain rivers and rapids can be unpredictable, and since the water in mountain rivers comes primarily from snowmelt, it’s very cold. A water temperature of 65 degrees may not sound all that cold or dangerous, because people mentally compare it to a 65-degree air temperature. They are not the same. A water temperature of even 65 degrees can cause muscles to seize up, and seized muscles can render even the best swimmers unable to get out of a potentially dangerous situation.
Ideally, you’ll want at least one adult per child on your river trip. It’s also a good idea to talk to your kids about rafting safety beforehand, emphasizing focus and awareness of surroundings.
If you do decide to take kids rafting, make sure they’re solid swimmers and that they wear proper gear. Also, do some research and pick a reputable rafting company and a relatively easy trip.
10. How worried should I be about my kids’ safety at playgrounds?
The big thing to look out for with playgrounds is good surfacing. A surface like pea gravel, rubber tiles, mats or woodchips absorbs the impact of a kid falling off the equipment to a much greater degree than, say, asphalt. The good news is that many states (including Colorado) have regulations requiring such surfacing on playgrounds, so most municipal and school playgrounds in Colorado do an excellent job of surfacing with impact-absorbing materials.
In addition, the equipment has also often been updated. The most dangerous playground equipment has been phased out, replaced or outright banned over the years. What this means is that playgrounds are pretty safe places for kids of all ages to play and run around.
That said, it always pays to keep a close eye on them.

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1. Rail length stops just over the gas block in the front. Gives flat top gun owners an IDF look and eliminates any rail mass forward of the grip.
2. The rail height simulates an AR15 which allows the use of commonly found mounts without the need for risers or having an uncomfortable cheek weld.
3. The user can use any AR15 receiver mounted rear back up sight on the rail and match it to our IDF inspired flip up front sight. The front sight accepts your Tavor tritium front post and plunger parts.
4. Machined from billet 6061 and hard anodized Type III, Class II matte black to match the current Tavor hardware.
5. The rail does not have to be removed to facilitate a barrel swap. It is designed to remain on the barrel and slide directly in and out with your optic and/or rear sight still attached. This preserves your zero during caliber changes.
6. The 20 picatinney slots are Mil Spec and can be safely used with partial recoil lug mounts and accessories.
7. Incorporated into the rail is the Patent Pending Universal Side Accessory mounting system.
8. Weighs LESS than the factory rail. Only 4.5oz!
9. Does not fit IDF model.
10. Simple 2 screw installation using your existing hardware.
11. Every edge and corner has been studied and made to fit the gun perfectly and smoothly. Not blocky. Even the rear of the rail is contoured so it doesn't poke your nose while shooting.
Gun and sights are not included. It is just a rail.
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text: It’s always good when a fading star gets a second chance to shine – and this is precisely what has happened with Swiss watch brand Optima in the past 15 years. The brand was originally founded in Biel in 1923 by Albert Grossenbacher, to manufacture Swiss watches with automatic movements. All parts and watches were made in-house and the company built up a good reputation and became one of the 27 manufacturers that joined Ebauches SA, the Swiss watch group established in 1926. Like many other brands the world over, though, Optima was thrown into disarray by the Great Depression and output continued at only a very low level until it was bought by Manufacturing GmbH in the 1980s.


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Vacuum packaging machines equipped with Sensor control calculate when the pre-set percentage has been achieved. In other words, the desired end vacuum is always reached, regardless the volume. That is the main advantage of Henkelman's option Sensor Control. Very practical to vacuum pack various amounts and types of products.
How to operate Sensor control?
Operating Sensor control is easy. And the result is always professional. This video shows you how to operate a 10 program panel with Sensor control.
Sensor control is available as an option on multiple series. Neo, Lynx and Titaan models are standard equipped with Advanced Control that includes this option. Sensor control is not available on Jumbo models. Contact us with your specific requests.


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Socceroo fans tell us why the green and gold are so special. Starting with Amanda Thompson, who attended World Cup 2010 and is off to Brazil.
With the World Cup fast approaching, Socceroo fans tell us why the green and gold are so special. Starting with Amanda Thompson, who attended World Cup 2010 and is off to Brazil soon. When did you first become a Socceroos fan? I've been a fan for as long as I can remember! Who is your favourite Socceroo and why? Timmy Cahill - he is such an awesome player with great aerial prowess. He steps up for Australia when we need him and always plays at his best. I have met Tim a couple of times and he has been really engaging and friendly - a great ambassador for the game. What is your favourite Socceroos moment? The 2006 World Cup qualifier versus Uruguay at Homebush. I've never experienced atmosphere like it. From Bresciano's goal to the intensity of extra-time to Schwarzer's epic penalty saves. I was sitting behind the goal where the penalties were taken and it was so amazing how quiet the capacity crowd was as Aloisi stepped up for his penalty. When he scored the whole stadium went absolutely crazy - it was definitely an awesome moment! What's the best trip you have been as a fan of the Socceroos? South Africa for the 2010 World Cup, although the tournament didn't go as planned for the Socceroos it was definitely an amazing trip. What do you love about going to a Socceroo game? Everything! Wearing the green and gold and supporting the Socceroos is definitely something I am passionate about. I love the excitement of the lead up to the game, the anticipation of the starting line up and formation, the nerves leading up to kick off and watching us execute a good game plan. I love when we score goals (especially Timmy) and even more when we win! And of course I love celebrating when we win! What are you expecting the atmosphere to be like in Brazil? I am expecting the atmosphere to be electric with a lot of drums and dancing! In South Africa the Brazilian fans were able to create an infectious and fun atmosphere wherever they went and I am expecting the whole country to be like that during the World Cup." What do you think would be a good result for the team at the World Cup? We are in the group of death so not getting embarrassed would be a good result!! In all seriousness if we can play well and not leak too many goals I think that would be a good result. No one is expecting us to get out of the group stage but I always hold hope that anything can happen. C’mon Socceroos!!!! The final chance to see the Socceroos on home soil before they head to Brazil 2014 will be when they take on South Africa in a farewell game on May 26 in Sydney. Tickets for the match, presented by NAB, are on sale now. Click here to secure yours today.

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Today was our full day on The Ghan–overnight, a day on train and around Alice Springs, and another full night of travel. After 2 weeks of travel directed by Majella it was different to simply sit back, relax, and experience the day as it unfolded.
We slept reasonably well despite the sometimes erratic motion of the train. We were conscious that it had come to a halt around 4:00 am and that we had been advised there would be a 6:00 am wake-up call for sunrise at Marla. We did our best to sleep until then but I was up and dressing a little before the 6:00 am call.
The morning was cool, but not as cold as we had anticipated, and by the time we stepped outside there were bonfires and hot coffee to warm us as we waited for the sun to rise. Cabin staff circulated with savoury scrolls and bacon and egg sliders to accompany the coffee. Sunrise was bright and colourful but suffered a little from a lack of cloud to add interest to the wide blue sky that dominated the plain.
Once the sun was up we went back onto the train and it rolled northward across the plains. Brunch was set for 10:00 am until 1:00 pm so we had some time to fill. I managed a shower in the compact ensuite and solved some puzzles in a game on my iPad. Majella read her book.
We had opted for the most energetic of the included afternoon excursions with some walking in the Simpsons Gap area west of Alice Springs so we went for early brunch so as to allow time for it to settle before walking. The kangaroo followed by berry and yoghurt parfait was tasty but not too much.
We were less impressed by the border crossing from South Australia to Northern Territory and the Ironman sculpture. The rail track is lined with distance markers that should make it a simple matter to know where the train is and what is coming up. The notice for the border was insufficient and then we spent more than 10 minutes waiting for the next feature to appear. Somebody needs to take that in hand and ensure that if there really is something to see there is adequate, but not excessive, notice given.
Soon after 2:00 pm we were disembarking at Alice Springs and lining up for our excursions. Majella and I had opted for Simpsons Gap and the rest of our group went for the exploration of town.
Our excursion took us 17 km into the West MacDonnell Ranges and on 3 short walks. The first, the Ghost Gum loop, was a short stroll on level ground to look at trees growing in a dry river. Along the way we were lucky to see Sturt’s Desert Rose in bloom. We also saw a variety of trees and learned something about the local area. From there the bus took us further into the national park for the other walks.
The second walk was a bit less than 2 km up a hill for panoramic views of the area. It was more demanding than the first but not overly strenuous. From the top of the hill we had panoramic views across the valley to the red rock cliffs on the ridges.
The third was into Simpsons Gap where there was a chance of seeing rock wallabies. We missed seeing wallabies but enjoyed the walks and the red rock scenery. On the way back to Alice we visited the grave of Flynn of the Inland.
We were back on the train soon after 5:30 pm and not much later we were heading north again. Dinner was enjoyable as ever with crocodile sausage, barramundi for Majella and beef for me, and ginger and macadamia pudding for dessert.
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The Stuffed Valley drains the Hidden Corral and other areas of Douthitt Mtn and is densely packed with aspen trees. The west flowing valley is really a rock walled gulch that has slab climbing and crack climbing on its north wall. In summer the belayer is in the shade but the routes can be harder to spot than spotting them in an open area would be.
Approach Douthitt Mtn from the west and the "valley" is on the southwest side of the granite dome but its mouth is none too visible. The GPS numbers given are at its mouth.
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Financial Accounting Software Market accounted to US$ 4.36 Bn in 2017 and is expected to Grow at a CAGR of 11.7% during the forecast period 2018 – 2025, to account to US$ 10.37 Bn by 2025.
This report focuses on the Financial Accounting Software Market, especially in United States, China, South Korea, United Kingdom, and Southeast Asia. This report categorizes the market based on manufacturers, countries, type and application.
(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 12, 2019 ) The study intends to deliver an overview of global financial accounting software market with detailed market segmentation. Also, it evaluates the present market state of financial accounting software market and forecasts the market till 2025. The report covers market dynamics affecting the financial accounting software market during the forecast period. Furthermore, the report analyzes the competitive scenario, geographic trends, and opportunities in the financial accounting software market with respect to all geographic regions. Further, the report includes the detailed company profiles of the key players in the financial accounting software market along with their market strategies with the SWOT analysis for all company profiled in the report.
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Over to you guys o let us know how you went this year. What you expected? Better or worse than early season form would have suggested?
Won minor GF in the SCT Cash League over Stubbsy, but lost GF in main mates league by 8 points (had won by 5 before points adjusted on R Murphy & Griffin!).
Had Pendles as C all weekend but took the safe option with Selwood’s 127. GAJ or Pendles as C would have got me over 2600 to beat Max’s highest round score for the year – such is life. It was a great cash league and well done to Fish for winning the major GF.
Funniest thing of the weekend was using the emergency loophole and deciding not to take Staker’s 37, only for Pittard to stink it up with 27!
Was sitting at 3663 overall, hopefully the 2583 score can move me higher than 3135 to get in the top 1% overall. Always happy with top 1% overall as i mainly structure team for league wins.
Had a decent year with a 2100 avg but my last few weeks have been my best in history.
Won both Grand Finals that I was in and pumped to take on next year!
Some absolute monster scores offset by some stinkers… very happy to finish up with a couple of 2400+ scores after a nightmare start to the finals series.
Won the primary league GF by 32 points after trailing by 110 with a game to go. Will Minson to the rescue! No messing about with R1 next year I feel… easy choice!
Now to see if we can squeeze all of Ablett, Pendlebury, Selwood and Griffen into the starting lineup next season and still have some cash left over!
Won the three GF’s i made it to, couldn’t be happier.
This was my first ever effort at supercoach, didn’t even know any of the rules or players two weeks before the start of the season. It turns out my starting team was too weak, but i have managed to turn it round throughout the course of the season. I won’t make the same mistake next year.
Came home strong to take out my main cash league ($400) and one other league (against same opponent. I was almost in tears last night, just about conceding defeat, but picked myself up today and went for a sneaky captain change, from Swan to GAJ which saved me.
Lost to Damien (Blue Skins) in LoEC 2. Congratulations Damien. Pleased and proud just to have made this far in such elite company. Well done guys.
I won my cricket club league minor GF (money back). But that win obviously doesn’t mean too much. It’s all about the big time.
And finally I got defeated by a whopping 2759 in another league GF that I didn’t really care too much about as I don’t know about half of the coaches in the league. But in saying that I was still expecting to win going into it and quite unhappy at the fact that I got absolutely smashed.
Only made it into two grand finals but had my best score to date and won both!
Only Shaw, Hanley, Griffen and Martin not breaking 100. Huge scores from Montagna, Ablett, Pendlebury, Bartel, Minson and Cox. And very impressed with Walker, Gibbs, Bob Murphy, Danger, Rockliff, Goldstein. And Marc Murphy who was left stranded on the bench.
The end of the year shines a ray of light on my season. Despite a lowish finish in most leagues (Only won 2 minor GFS), I’ve managed my best overall finish yet – I hope that possibly I might manage a top 10000 finish.
The step up from public leagues to LoeC and the SCT leagues was huge. Despite being thrashed mid-season week in – week out, I had great fun badly moulding my team. Perhaps no one else cares for Minor League glory – but my team managed it’s highest ever score and I grabbed the Loec1 Minor Premiership (If you’re reading this, well played Luke. 2518 is magnificent) – thanks in part to my final trade – Rioli to Minson.
Over in SCTTL, Eaglet Esquire also managed to take out the Minor GF with a score of 2500.
In the end, there were winners all over the ground (as well as a handful of losers), but overall, the shadows they cast over the ground was bathed in brilliant light.
Behind the Scenes: Jimmy Webster, Xavier Richards, Kyle Martin, Jack Osborn, Daniel Currie, Jed Lamb.
Won 3/5 Grand Finals, but most importantly won LoEC1 league v my good ole mate & ( Arch Nemesis ) Bearded Burblers by 150! Thanks for the battle as per usual Koray, I believe that makes it 3 all over the last few years buddy!
Hoping to finish in the top 100 overall….
2710 and won both cash leagues. Hopefully get into the top 1000 overall. Team definitely flew home.
Will Minson, I love you.
Snuck across the line in my SCT Cash League against Banjo. A 46 point win wasn’t looking likely when Swanny was spudding it up and Wilbur was tearing it up against me. Bartel, Danger & Goldy were my big PODs but I pretty tempted to hand the Norm Smith to my favourite young Eagle of all time – Blayne Wilson (google him). Stepping up to the plate with 95 after I got FURLed with Ibbotson was monumental. I may never pick him again but he’ll be the first invited to the premiership reunion.
Good year as always guys. I’ve been a bit quiet of late but I’ll be back on board again next year.
MJ and Yorga, how did you go this week? In our SCT cash league, MJ’s 49,736 was 296 in the lead for total cumulative points coming into this final round. With Banjo’s 2472, MJ would need > 2176 to get top spot unless Yorga who was 396 behind MJ has a cracking week.
Some huge scores this week, did anyone in our Andy B’s SCT cash league get > 2600 score to knock off Max’s highest score round?
Fantastic league fella’s. We were 44th league overall last week & i suspect we will move up this week.
2632 and won all 3 grand finals that I made comfortably. =D!
Also great finish to the year for the Saints, with 2 wins. But Steven and Montagna, 94 possessions combined, do you guys think that’s some kind of record for most disposals by 2 teammates in a single game put together? wow.
2622/Gaz, highest score for the year and won 4 out of 5 GF’s. Lost one where opponent also scored their highest for the year, 2691. Only let downs were Barlow & Burger.
SCTTL: 2218/Swan, took out the SCTTL3 GF and hopefully it was also enough to take out the overall SCTTL GF.
The BS went 2640 in his 3 GFs and was lucky enough to get up in all 3. I took the Selwood 127 to bank it and should have held out for Yablett but can’t complain. Oddly enough I still have a trade to spare after not having any players I wanted to upgrade and no late withdrawals which is what I opted to save it for. Also, like many if you this was my highest score of the year, so pretty happy with that. Finally my two recent inclusions through injuries Hibberd & Walker finally came good.
Had 4 Major GF’S and lost all 4.
My Opp scored as follow..
What did I learn? More depth required heading into finals and at least 3 trades heading into Prelims. 30 trades is appealing at the start of the season, but using my last trade heading into my prelim is where I lost it. Should have held onto Dangerfield and Watson. Extra byes approaching the SC finals next season could help with players not being rested during SC finals campaign.
Anyone know what the requirements are for a birth in the LoEC Leagues? Been very very keen for the last 2 yrs to test myself against the very best.
Netted 3 out of 3 grand finals with a few hundred dollars in cash league as well, very happy! Spewing lost by a few points last week in big cash league as would have won it easy today.
Huge scores from so many players only let downs were Maric and maybe Mckenzie. Risked playing Dwyer over couch’s 60 and he returned the favour, also did the same with Aaron black in forward line. Left the vc selwood score to avoid losing lead position.
SC open but no change to the Super Round score. There’s at least two scores on here that beat it. Anyone know what’s going on there?
I’ve really enjoyed my first year of SC and I’d like to thank the guys that run SCT, the articles and information here has helped me heaps, Cheers guys.
Studs – Selwood, Cox, Bartel, GAJ, Gibbs, Hibberd, Pendles, Walker, Goldstein and a big thanks to Crouch who I stuck with all year for pumping out a 122 in the absence of Fyfe. Proved to be the difference.
Duds – Staker , JJK, Barlow and Ross Lyon.
Finished the year in 4878th place after a terrible start, not knowing what I was doing burned heaps of trades correcting my initial mistakes and was out of trades by round 19. Averaged 2190.57 per round and can’t wait for SC 2014 with a bit more of an idea and planning for my starting team.
Firstly I just want to thank everybody who makes this such a fantastic site and port o call for us SCers. Great seeing some of the scores and overall finishes. Whilst I’m not elite by any stretch I’m happy with my 6208 overall cause without this site it would have been 62208. I lost my major GF today only my 3rd loss with 2573 ironically my highest score of the year going down to my best friend which will be painful. 😉 knocked out a flag in my other league and can’t wait for 2014. Thanks all again.
2635 swan. Won 4 of 5 grand finals. Finished 1068 overall. Best season yet by far. Could of been 5 From five but changed captain to swan in a defensive move in one league that cost me in another. Think I had 14 players score higher than swan. Fyfe to montagna with my last trade paid off, just wish I had vc’d him as well.
Thanks to all the regular SCT contributors and see you all in 2014!
For such a round with so many monster scores, obviously not enough. Biggest mistake of course was my decision to bypass Ablett or Pendles for captain. But even with that, still would’ve lost my 3 GFs. Had a permanent donut in my backline over the last 3 weeks so to make 3GFs needed alot of luck……and that ran out this week. Still had heaps of fun with SC and this forum. Thanks for a great year and see you in SC Finals!
Don’t usually put up my score but it’s my best,2756pts, good enough to win SCT1. I’m more happy with overall ranking of 534 which I didn’t think i’d get after making some bad choices. Only my second full year of supercoach, 513 ranking last year.I suppose i’m like a lot of others on this site that would like a Guernsey to LoEC League if a spot comes available.Enjoyed being on the site this year and now its time to get our Supercoach Final sides worked out.
I’m part of the screwed by ross lyon crew.
Copped a donut from ibbotson in the back and a donut from fyfe in the mid.
Lost by 200 points. Oh well, will manage my trades and bench cover better next year!
After sitting out the 2012 SuperCoach season due to having a life and cheering the Crows to within a kick of the Grand Final, I returned to the fold and with the rolling lockout introduced I’m not sure if my Saturdays or the Crows suffered more.
Struggled in the first half of the year but with strong trading around the byes I worked my way into the top 1000 and took a trading plan into the second half of the year which would see me only trade in POD’s I cracked the top 100 at after round 19 and managed to hold on and finish in 97th for the year. Best year of my career smashing my previous PB of 952nd and surpassing all expectations for my first year back in the game.
Don’t want to encourage anyone to take a gap year as it’s just too damn fun but a year off did me a world of good dropping all my affections with previous guns and starting afresh! Now to hold onto my number one position in EPL in the SuperCoach offseason and come back even stronger next year, just like the Crows.
Lowest rankings finish in four years at 1,544 and didn’t take out any premierships (except in the league with my mates who don’t really know what’s going on), but ranked in the top .5% isn’t that bad!
Three top 20 ranked leagues is nice too (6th, 7th and 16th), I love the competition.
Massive congrats to Catta for taking out LoEC1 this year and kudos to the whole league for finishing 7th overall. Little shattered to have finished 4th in total points but last on the ladder, but them’s the breaks!
Looking forward to SC Finals comp and continuing 2014 preparation!
Extremely happy to have won my the GF (no thanks to Ross Lyon) with having both Fyfe and Mundy not playing leading to 1 donut with T Mitchell and JJK on the field!!
Best season for overall I have had yet no grand final wins. Lost 4 prelims last week and then lost a grand final this week by 10 points.
Lost in my cash league prelim last week, going into the last game with a 152 point lead vs Minson.
In the grand final this week, Griffen+52 vs Minson and again Minson killed me.


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LG C900 Windows Phone 7 handset to be released September 28th?
The LG C900 has been outed by a Bluetooth SIG filing as having a September 28th launch date here in the U.S. The C900, which will be released by carrier AT&T, is a Windows Phone 7 full-QWERTY slider device that will be LG’s first swing at a WP7 handset. The handset will also be released internationally as the C900B, C900K, and C900N. The device certainly has been making the rounds in the last few days. We were dropped a tip of the devices existence, shortly after Engadget was sent an image (seen above), and now this Bluetooth SIG filing has been released. What do you think? Does the September 28th date hold water?
Add Cut, Copy, Paste and HTML 5 support Windows 7 will be another great choice in phone OS’s.
Oh look…. another AT&T phone. Really?? Are we done BG??
Yo when are the t-mobile windows 7 phones going to be outed.
WM7 is only going to be available on AT&T at launch, which is why there are so many AT&T posts. WM7 is a brand New OS that should be discussed and I doubt they would hide a cool technology just to be bias over a certain carrier.
That is based only on AT&Ts claim that they will be the premiere US carrier. No one has defined what that means.
I hope it is no more than the fact that they are paying MS to name them up front, and that they have no more than 2 weeks exclusivity.
MS has announced at least 5 separate manufacturers, and that they will be on all major carriers.
So let’s hope that no one does anything stupid like give AT&T a 3 month exclusive which would be harmful to WP7 (especially if the network can’t handle the data).
That’s my birthday. Holla fellow Libras!
You claim a dozen phones this year…Why havent you put this kinda effort into Android? Get Android in this and you have my money. Plain and Simple. But dont tell me your playin possum for Winmo 7.
That keyboard/phone actually looks solid and well constructed. What I don’t like is the screen size.
Also, since WP7 utilizes so many boxy elements and squares, I think the devices that run it should be square and boxy. It’s for that reason that the one Samsung leaked prototype is the most attractive WP7 device in my eyes.
Did anyone tell Walter about this??
Who is this Walter u keep talking about?
That thing looks like a brick. Probably runs like one too.
Reminds me of the Kin 2 with the one button on bottom.
looking forward to the dell lightning.
First WP7 to market maybe?
I like the brother’s design better; the one without the keyboard.
can’t wait to see the line for this. At least one person will be in line.


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Road Runner Girl: Fitness Friday...April 12th Edition!
Well this isn't going to be much of a Fitness Friday for me because this week I took a recovery week! My body needed to rest and recover from all the racing I've been doing lately. Did I enjoy it? Absolutely! Did I miss running? Absolutely!!! By Wednesday I was so ready to go for a run but I knew it was best for my body to take the time to recover and rest. So I listened. So my workouts for the majority of this week were nothing but my #plankaday.
Saturday- #plankaday 1:00, lunging and leaping and sprinting at the Zombie Run...has to count for something because my legs were super sore!
Sunday- 13.1 miles in 2:41:45 at the Gulf Coast Half Marathon!
Today I am on a Field Trip with Sawyer and his kindergarten class! Should be lots of fun! Tonight I am super excited because it's date night!!! My hubby and I haven't had a date in FOREVER! I can't wait to spend some quality time with my man! Saturday we will be at the campsite with the Cub Scouts. We aren't camping this weekend but will spend the day there on Saturday and have a pack meeting that night. Should be a fun family weekend!
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A foreclosed home stands boarded up on February 9, 2012 in Islip, New York.
As the American economy dragged itself out of recession, the country’s wealthiest 1% absorbed nearly all the benefits, according to a recently updated paper [PDF] from UC Berkeley economist Emmanuel Saez.
The top 10% assumed control over more than half of all income in the United States in 2012, “even [surpassing] 1928, the peak of [the] stock market bubble in the ‘roaring’ 1920s,” writes Saez. The country’s biggest earners brought in 95% of all income gains between 2009 and 2012; in terms of income, the other 99% have barely recovered from the recession at all. In the same time period, incomes for the top 1% grew by 31.4%, incomes for the 99% grew by only 0.4%. Half a decade after the 2008 financial collapse, few but the very richest are anything but worse off.
Yet Washington, for the most part, seems to have moved on. Two months ago, President Obama declared that reversing income inequality must be Washington’s “highest priority,” but the issue has subsequently dropped off the map again.
Economic policy remains in a holding pattern, trending towards continued austerity. A proposal to raise the minimum wage languishes in committee, student loan rates are expected to rise over the next few years, House Republicans are set to introduce a massive food stamp cut, and Republican House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio has proposed a “non-controversial” budget plan which would avert government shutdown but extend across-the-board sequestration cuts. Meanwhile, the economy continues to gradually add more low-wage jobs, and more Americans give up on finding work entirely.
Syria might be partially to blame for sucking the oxygen out of other pressing issues; the debate over a potential military strike against the Assad regime was the subject of two recent Congressional hearings and President Obama’s prime time address to the nation Tuesday. Other congressional business, including immigration reform, has also been pushed aside for now.
The inequality crisis may also seem less urgent because it is nothing new. In fact, the rich have been steadily accumulating a greater share of the country’s income since the end of the 1970s. Yet rarely in American history has the gap between rich and poor been so stark; recent studies suggest that the United States may now have even higher income inequality than Tsarist Russia and the Roman Empire (not including slaves).
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Police Fedeartion chairman Neil Bowles, who is based at Maltby Police Station.
Well what can I write about this month? Nothing much has happened in the policing world here in South Yorkshire has it?
The Hillsborough Inquest verdicts; three chief constables in a week; the Police and Crime Commissioner elections and more calls for an inquiry into the events at Orgreave 32 years ago. However, I think these issues have been saturated with opinion from all quarters in the last few weeks. So what is important to my members, the rank-and-file officers?
We all joined the Force to help the public, keep them safe and lock up the bad guys.
To support us in performing our duties we need two things. Firstly the British policing model is that of policing by consent, and has been since Robert Peel created the Metropolitan Police in 1829.
We cannot be successful if we do not have the support and confidence of the public we police. One would think that SYP may have lost this. So far I have not seen any evidence though within our communities.
Secondly, we do not operate independently of each other. We need an infrastructure to support us with the right resources when we need them; the guidance of policy and local, national priorities to work towards. This includes every member of police staff in the organisation and of course our senior command team to lead, support, empower, develop, set vision and purpose.
It’s this latter part that is missing, as there is no continuity of leadership.
I have mentioned the three Chief Constables in a week. What a farce, through no fault of the individuals concerned. I have spoken to the interim Chief Constable, Dave Jones, and he is aware of the Federation views on the current situation.
His intent is to do what any new Chief Constable would do, review the force and set up a long-term strategy so the permanent Chief can hit the ground running. I just hope the new CC sees the worth in this and does not start the whole process again.
Its not just the Chief Constable post that is a concern. We have had a recent change in Deputy Chief Constable and in the last three years we have had six Assistant Chief Constables. Our finance director, is now covering that role in Humberside Police as well, while we also share an HR director.
We know nothing is constant and change is part of life and society, but we do need some consistency of leadership to support the vital role of policing this county.


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There are several areas with tiny houses in our city. Most of them are located in surrounding locations of the city, but this one and two to three more areas are located inside the city. It is a very nice contrast to all large buildings.
Usually, people are not allowed to live in these permanently and they are empty during the wintertime.
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Hey, Marilena! Thanks for popping in with this question! Walt Disney World Resort is always bubbling up with new fun treats, and I am excited to tell you that there are a couple of places to help your daughter enjoy her fave. I guess maybe it's a thing with 13-year-olds because my daughter is the same age and also loves Boba Tea! While the Bubble Milk Tea found at The Joy of Tea in Epcot will always be a favorite, we have recently found some others across the Resort that may just be her cup of tea!
Your boba-venture can actually begin in Magic Kingdom Park. You will need a dining reservation at Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen to experience the ninth wonder of the world - the backside of boba! While it is not tea, the Schweitzer Slush is full of green apple boba balls. My daughter said to let you know it is a bit sweet, so she likes to order the Fanta Melon Frosty and the Cast Members are happy to put the boba balls in that drink if you request it.
Over in Disney Springs, you can find Popping Boba Tea at Morimoto Street Food. They have a choice of peach or mango boba flavors to complement the organic green tea with citrus and ginko or black tea. I was not able to find any boba on any resort dining location's menus, but don't let that deter you! Be sure to look for small signs at the ordering stations for any snack and Quick Service dining locations, particularly any Joffrey's Coffee and Tea Company Kiosks, that you may visit in the park, the resorts, or Disney Springs. They frequently rotate out seasonal drinks that are not part of the published menu. I find that many of those seasonal drinks contain popping boba.
I hope you have a wonderful week with your family at Walt Disney World Resort! Please let us know if you have any other last minute questions!
On 3/14/2019 Brooke from LA Asked: We are coming back to Disney the week of May 20th and have dining reservations at Artist Point for Storybook dining. I was wondering when will the seasonal menu there change?
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A song from Imagine Dragons´ latest album. There are several exercises, fill the gaps (x2), correct the mistakes, choose the right word (x2). I hope you like it!
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The usage of alternative energy strategies can minimise the impact of load shedding or grid outages and they can also assist households to save money.
South Africans can save money and become more energy efficient by changing their usage behaviour and using complementary energy sources.
While the usage of alternative energy strategies can minimise the impact of load shedding or grid outages, they can also assist households to save money, energy experts from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) said on Thursday.
They were briefing the media in Pretoria on how South Africans can alleviate the impact of load shedding.
Principal researcher Jarrad Wright said shifting electricity demand by using electricity at different times of the day and week can also help to save significantly on electricity use and monthly household electricity bills.
“Moving the use of electricity around to different times of the day or week can help the power system significantly.
“At the same time, we need to continue to install energy-efficient LED lighting, as well as energy efficient and smart appliances, such as fridges, washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers, while thinking of improving electric water geyser efficiency with geyser blankets and piping insulation,” said Wright.
Wright said households can also shift to alternative power sources such as clean-burning cookstoves, increased household braai and replacing electric geysers with a solar water heater.
The CSIR advised South Africans to use only reputable suppliers and contractors registered with parent associations.
There are also a few affordable gadgets available on the market which have the propensity to make life a bit more bearable during the severe strain of rotational load shedding.
While most citizens would love to get off the power grid altogether, the sheer costs involved in setting up a fully functioning renewable energy system are just too great for the majority of South Africans.
If you’ve got the money to invest in solar panels and diesel generators; go for it. If you’re just trying to see out the dark times on a budget, take a look at these gadgets; they won’t break the bank, and they’ll be able to get you through a few hours of powerlessness.
Originally published by SAnews.gov.za additional reporting by TheSouthAfrican.com.

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It's best to method lice as a battle on many fronts: That you must use a wide range of strategies to kill not only adult lice, but also their tiny eggs (called nits), which are glued to the hair shaft. The nits can survive treatments that kill the adults and vice versa (These bugs have evolved over a millennium to reside in hair, so they're tough). Q: No, you solely want to wash clothes which were worn within the last 2-three days. For moderate to extreme infestation you may want wash garments in closets and drawers that have been instantly subsequent to a not too long ago worn, presumably infested, item of clothing.
Can head lice live in bedding?
A hair-covered scalp is their pure surroundings and that is where they dwell out their brief, blood-sucking life. A wholesome louse is not going to voluntarily crawl off your child's head, however they do generally fall off the head. Years in the past Albano-Krosche spent hours extracting nits by hand from her kids' hair. Nowadays, she wields a fined-toothed steel comb. "It's so much faster and cleaner and neater," she stated. After a comb-by, she uses a magnification gentle to search out and select any strays.
Once you're taking a look at find out how to do away with lice, it's vital to kill both the lice and the lice eggs with the intention to be effective. There's not a whole lot of analysis that proves that making use of thick, hair-stiffening styling gel or petroleum jelly (Vaseline) kills head lice, though like olive oil, many mothers swear by it. The goo supposedly suffocates the bugs by clogging their breathing holes. Lice are just as pleased to invade a squeaky clear head as a dirty one, so frequent washing is not any guarantee of preventing an infestation.
Six to 12 million children within the U.S. get head lice each year, and just as many tears are shed by children—and adults—making an attempt to do away with them. Prescription pesticides could be poisonous, and over-the-counter remedies may not work. The result? Frustration. A: Most dishwashers use extraordinarily hot water which is able to successfully kill lice. Apply product to dry hair, wait 10 minutes, add water to kind a lather and rinse. Comb for nits. A second software is really helpful 7 to 10 days later to kill any live bugs that remain. Look ahead to allergic reactions.
Surprisingly, my youngest did not have any lice, in all probability as a result of her child hair remains to be so fine, and it was tough for the lice to cling to her hair. If I had not gone to the salon, I might have unnecessarily handled her with an insecticide, because I mistook a few of her flaking cradle cap for nits. Saturate dry hair and scalp with the lotion, wait 10 minutes and rinse out in a sink. It is okay to shampoo afterward, and using a nit comb will assist remove nits and lifeless lice.
If you happen to or someone in your loved ones develops head lice, you need to care for the problem instantly. Nit picking and combing your hair with a nit comb may help a lot. Head lice are wingless bugs, simply 1.6 millimeters long that stay close to the scalp, laying their eggs (referred to as nits). Head lice need blood from the human scalp to survive, which is why they don't survive for lengthy after they fall off an individual's head. Wash combs and brushes in sizzling water every day to dislodge any lice and nits. Many specialists advocate doing some laundry and vacuuming to forestall reinfestation from lice that fall out of the hair, but these are in all probability not strictly necessary. In accordance with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other consultants, the chance of getting infested by a louse that has fallen onto the ground or furnishings may be very small.


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Let’s get back about fifteen years ago. I was watching the half-hour newscast on TV, waiting to see the summary of a soccer game at the end of the broadcast. Five minutes in, bad news. Ten minutes in, bad news again. Twenty minutes in, more bad news. Twenty-five minutes in, sports should kick in, but guess what? Still more bad news. We reach the thirty minute mark and the show ends, nothing about sports. We went through thirty minutes of bad news, and no sports, not even any good news at all. I was pissed.
That night I decided to stop following the news. And over time, I became happier and more optimistic about everything.
At some point, I got back to following the news again. And you know what? My optimism started to fade out.
Three weeks ago I decided to cut the news again. Besides sports, I’m not reading the news online, I’m not watching the news on TV, I’m not listening to podcasts, I’m not reading RSS feeds, I’m not browsing my Twitter feed.
I have no clue what’s going on, and it feels good. Really good.

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Rock ‘n’ roll giant Elton John tells talk-show host Mike Douglas about his plans for the future on March 23, 1978. Also appearing on “The Mike Douglas Show” that week were Engelbert Humperdinck, James Caan, Seals and Crofts and Barbara Walters.
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text: When I was 18 years old Palestrina came in a touring production to New York City. Assuming that this would be one of my only chances to hear this opera I made the trek from Boston. The evening left a deep impression, due in no small part to the excellent cast, and I have found myself returning to this mysterious opera often throughout my life. The plot of the opera centers on an apocryphal legend of Palestrina saving polyphony. On paper that doesn't seem like a very interesting subject for an opera, but Pfitzner's music does a wonderful job of painting the mood both of Palestrina and the contentious council of Trent. The music has a suspended quality much like Parsifal. This performance does an excellent job of advocating for the works' merits. Max Lorenz in the title role is a little past his prime but still uses his over-sized tenor with restraint and class. Paul Schöffler is a stern Borromeo and some of the smaller roles include the likes of Elisabeth Söderström, Gottlob Frick, Jean Madeira and Ferdinand Frantz. The sound is good.


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Good news for all of the golfers here in Eastern Iowa! According to a news release, Twin Pines Golf Course and Jones Golf course will be opening for the season on Wednesday, March 14th.
Both courses will be operating on a first come, first play basis, from 9 a.m. until dusk. No tee times are being scheduled at this time. Golf carts will be allowed depending on the conditions of the course. The clubhouse will be open everyday at 9 a.m.
Twin Pines is located at 3800 42nd Street NE. Jones is located at 2901 Fruitland Boulevard SW. For daily course conditions, you can call Twin Pines at 319-286-5583. The number to Jones is 319-286-5581.
I'm SO excited the golf season is finally here! Good luck this season to all of my fellow duffers....It's all about fairways and greens, LET'S DO THIS!


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In the first installment of his hyperspecific new interior design column, Tyler Watamanuk explores the Scissors Chair.
Chairs have long been a beacon of self-expression and individualism, often acting as the flashiest and most exciting part of a space. More than just a spot to sit, a great accent chair can assert itself as a functional piece of art. Whether simplistic in stature or as opulent as a Greek statue, the right chair has the agency to change the mood of the room in which it sits. And there is perhaps none more emblematic of this power than the Scissors Chair designed by Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret.
Manufactured and sold during the mid-nineteenth century, the chair earned its name for its playful design, which looks almost deliberately like the classic old-timey shears used in elementary school to cut up construction paper. Beyond the amusing silhouette, there is an elevated dance of linear simplicity and provoking modernist details. A circular rivet connects the chair’s body to its legs, an unmistakable motif of industrial design, and one that is not too often used on furniture. It was the work of man with an off-kilter sense of creativity that was still rooted in technicalities.
That man—Jeanneret—was a prolific architectural mind who branched out into other disciplines over the course of an illustrious career. He was born in 1896 and passed away in 1967, earning a reputation for his practical knowledge of materials and tremendous work ethic. However, Jeanneret spent much of his career in the shadow of his more high-profile cousin, the architect, designer, painter known as Le Corbusier. (Real name: Charles-Édouard Jeanneret.) Jeanneret’s profile never quite reached the heights of Le Corbusier, but he certainly made his own mark as a furniture designer.
The story goes that, while touring his studio in Europe, Hans and Florence Knoll encountered an intriguing new chair designed solely by Jeanneret. The Knolls obtained rights to manufacture the chair in America, introducing it as the Model 92 Scissors Chair in 1948, just as midcentury modern design was starting to gain traction in the American market. It remained in production until 1966, a year before Jeanneret’s death.
At the time, the American consumer purchasing this chair would have been on the cusp of emerging decor trends. And it’s not hard to see why. In addition to its whimsical design, the chair was offered in eccentric upholstery shades like Kelly green, persimmon, and turquoise. Nowadays, it stands as a cult chair for serious collectors and decor aficionados whose own taste skew advocated and a bit left-of-center.
Jeanneret’s Scissors Chair represents of the most exciting parts about furniture design of that era; it’s cunning and a bit cheeky, but doesn’t sacrifice any ounce of design prowess. Even nearly a century after its debut, the chair remains as aesthetically clever and delightfully playful as it did back when. It’s a grail-level piece that deep-pocketed furniture heads still pay top dollar for—and for good reason. Just look at it.