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This course teaches how to design a feedback system to control a switching converter. The equivalent circuit models derived in the previous courses are extended to model small-signal ac variations. These models are then solved, to find the important transfer functions of the converter and its regulator system. Finally, the feedback loop is modeled, analyzed, and designed to meet requirements such as output regulation, bandwidth and transient response, and rejection of disturbances. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to design and analyze the feedback systems of switching regulators. This course assumes prior completion of courses Introduction to Power Electronics and Converter Circuits.
Application of the material of Chapters 7 and 8 to design closed-loop regulators that employ switching converters. How to design a feedback system that accurately regulates its output while rejecting disturbances.
In this lecture, we'll discuss stability.
loop gain and the important quantities, T over 1 plus T and 1 over 1 plus T.
transfer functions of the control system.
an asymptote of 1 or 0 dB, where the loop gain T is large in magnitude.
And where it's small in magnitude, it follows T.
here at fp1 that were present in T nor they, do they seem to include this zero.
And instead we have a new corner frequency at the crossover frequency of sub c.
So it would appear that these corners have moved up to f sub c.
In fact, what happens is that the poles do a deep move.
other one will move up here to have sub c.
closing a feedback loop can move the poles around.
Now that's both good news and bad news.
to the crossover frequency of greater than a kilohertz.
bad news because the feedback loop can move the poles anywhere.
the right half of the complex plane, where we get unstable responses.
lightly damped type resonant responses, such as this.
the input, or the reference, perhaps, took a step change.
So maybe we can think of our reference as doing this.
voltage, v-hat, which is trying to follow the reference.
transient response that may include things like overshoot and ringing.
kind of overshoot and ringing, or, and it's not allowed.
Volts, say, to a processor, and maybe this is a turn-on transient.
will blowup all of the, the chips, and the processor chips.
the position of the robot.
change from say, this value to that value.
and comes back and maybe going past that value.
Put makes it, your robot arm go through the wall or something.
So, we very often can't allow this kind of response.
So, we get new poles at the crossover frequency.
right here, so we may have a closed loop response, that includes some Q factor.
And that resonant response leads to overshoot than ringing like this.
control of exactly where tho-, these close loop holes are?
stable or unstable is the stability problem.
Here's another way to look at it, just the algebraic approach.
N of S, and a denominator polynomial, we'll call D of S.
We can simply plug that in for T, and see what we get.
the denominator polynomial becomes N of S plus D of S.
the poles of this denominator we have to do quite a bit of work.
We'll have to add the two polynomials together and refactor them.
It actually turns out to be not so simple to do in a general case.
refactorization often is not very eliminative.
frequency without having to do this re-factorization.
Here's an example of how the poles can move.
loop system with a transfer function G of s.
H of s so that we get a loop gain then that's G times H.
And we'll do an example where G is this fairly simple looking expression.
It has a DC gain of 100 and then it has three poles.
and in the complex s plane then, we have three poles here at minus 1.
Okay, we'll, we'll add a simple feedback loop now.
what the closed loop poles are from vn to vl.
So the, we have already that v out over vn is 1 over H times T over 1 plus T.
H is 1 and T is G.
We can plug in our transfer function for G.
We can do the algebra and multiply out the transfer function to find the denominator.
on the denominator which we have to re-factor.
this is done here numerically with a root finding program.
And, we find that this is the denominator.
So this, this cubic polynomial has three roots.
One of them is at s equals minus 5.64, which is right there.
So one of the roots at s was minus 1, gets moved out to there.
The other two roots are complex. And they in fact have positive real parts.
So, these roots are at s equals plus 1.32 plus or minus j4.07.
So, the other two roots moved to here and to here.
of the complex plain, and they have positive real parts.
They indicate us an unstable response.
terms that go like e to the pole times t.
and are growing exponential, or growing oscillations.
And therefore, we get an unstable response.
So this is a maybe fairly innocent looking at first.
on the right-half plane, and constitutes an unstable feedback loop.
is not so easy to do in practice.
new polls, be well-behaved and do what we want.
gain T that determine what the close-loop poles do.
the Nyquist stability theorem. Now, we don't have time to explain this.
If you want to learn this, it's worth learning.
And, you should take a control class.
of T and to deduce what these closed loop holes do.
T and change our loop gain shape it to, to give the kind of response that we need.
So it's a nice design oriented tool.
I'll state, though, that this phase margin test is not the most general.
There are some cases where it doesn't work, and we'll discuss those as well.
So here is a statement of the phase margin test.
So again, this is a test on T, the loop gain.
and T over 1 plus T, have right half plane poles.
So, what we do, is we first find the crossover frequency.
We've already talked about the crossover frequency.
the crossover frequency is the frequency where the magnitude of T is 1, or 0 dB.
Once we find that frequency, then we find the phase of T at the crossover.
So this is phase of T at the crossover frequency.
180 degrees, the result is called the phase margin.
then we have a stable feedback system. Okay.
Now there are special cases.
You can build loop gains that have more than one cross-over frequency.
phase margins, and some might have negative.
usually the loop is unstable.
or T has no right half plane poles to begin with.
So we have to have a system that is open loop stable.
start with, we, it's possible to apply feedback to stabilize the system.
some more complex classical control theory to do this.
margin, we want to pause it at phase margin for stability.
which changes the slope so that we go to minus 20 dB per decade slope after that.
at high frequency, the phase of T is minus 90 degrees.
can see the crossover frequency is right there.
Here's the phase of T at the crossover frequency.
that value is, it says it's minus 112 degrees for this example.
So if we add 180 to minus 112, we get plus 68, and that is the phase margin.
It turns out to be this distance, is the phase margin.
The phase margin is positive and so this is stable.
Here's a few more details on exactly how we calculate that in practice.
frequency occurs, and then write the equation of that asymptote.
the zero and the two poles.
is found by taking the largest term everywhere we have a sum.
So in the numerator we-, we're at frequency above omega z.
S over omega z will dominate over the 1 and we throw out the 1.
We are also at frequency well above omega p1 or fp1.
So this term will dominate the other two denominator terms and we throw them out.
When we do that, we get this expression.
And you can simplify it, and write it this way.
And finally, that's the equation of the asymptote.
find the frequency where the asymptote is equal to 1.
And we get this equation for the crossover frequency.
deviation from the deviation from the asymptotes.
It looks like that deviation will not be very large.
But this is an approximate solution.
with the exact equation with the radicals for the magnitude.
Once we know this crossover frequency, now we can evaluate the phase, right here.
So, we need the phase of T.
There is really two ways to do that.
the phase of each of these terms, so that's shown here.
is, is add the two expressions, and get the total phase.
calculator or a spreadsheet or MATLAB or something, it's not hard to evaluate.
The other way to do this is to use the phase asymptotes.
that includes the crossover frequency of c.
of each of these corners.
So we're at frequency much greater than the resonant pole corner frequency.
And the poles will give a phase asymptote of minus 180 degrees, which is this term.
the part of it, asymptote that has a plus 45 degrees per decade slope.
and this is the equation for a phase asymptote.
It has the slope plus 45 degrees per decade.
of frequency divided by the brake frequency of, for that asymptote.
at 110th of the corner frequency or fz over 10.
And we have a plus 45 degree per decade slope starting there.
log of frequency divided by the corner frequency over 10.
So here is an equation of the phase asymptote.
You can decide which one of these is easier to use.
a bit of an approximation.
This one is, of course, the, the more accurate one.
neither one is easy to do in your head.
So we use or the other, other of these to evaluate the phase of T at the cross-over.
Add that to a 180 to get the phase margin.
Here is a second example.
This is a case where the zero is turned into a pole.
So we have our same DC gain of 40 dB, or a 100.
We have our same two poles with a Q factor.
But then, this next corner is also a pole, so that we have a total of three poles.
The high frequency phase asymptotes then go to minus 270 degrees.
out, it says here that it turns out to be minus 230 degrees.
So the phase margin then is minus 230 plus 180, which gives us minus 50 degrees.
This is less than 0 and therefore this is an unstable system.
s equals 1, and work out the phase margin if you want an exercise.
Okay, so we have the phase margin test that tells us stability.
is how big do, does the phase margin need to be?


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This is a handmade leather sheath for the Benchmade 15016-1 and 15016-2 Hidden Canyon Hunter series knives.
Exactly what I wanted! Benchmade should contract you to make their sheaths!

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We just had our Baby Shower & I’d like to share a few tips on planning/ organising one.
But before sharing with you tips on planning a DIY Baby Shower, I would like to express the gratitude my husband & I have for making our Baby Shower one that’s to remember.
We have been praying for our Baby Shower… since the beginning of our journey, we have seen God’s mighty hand move & our shower was no exception. I remember praying for God’s presence to be evident & that His glory would be made known through the celebration. I mean, those who know our story & my personal story would know why this was our prayer & why I am very passionate about marriage, family, parenting & motherhood. Sounds like a cliché or as what I’ve expressed during the shower, “being OA?”. I’m sorry, not sorry. This is simply the truth, God is gracious, loving, faithful & kind. So, I will boast about who He is & how he’s been moving in our lives. This was & is a big deal because EVERYTHING we were, are & will be experiencing, in this case a celebration of life, are all because of His Divine intervention, work & sovereignty.
I still remember the days I prayed for the things I have today.
Our Baby Shower, a day full of His love. We felt it deep. All love languages ticked.
Quality Time I Warm Fuzzy Feels through every message & hugs from everyone!
First, ALL GLORY TO GOD. We thank the Lord for this great blessing. Having a baby was a dream & a prayer request. We specifically prayed to be pregnant after our 1st anniversary & that’s exactly what happened. A dream come true & an answered prayer!
Next, I want to honour my husband & just express how great He has been during this journey. WE were both pregnant, if you know what I mean. Love, you have been nothing short of amazing!
Thank you to my dear sister, Gale, for organizing the baby shower, most of all, supporting us all the way, in any way.
Grateful for everybody who helped out & made the shower, extra extra special.
And to EVERYBODY who came, made time, gave gifts & helped us with the baby essentials & even those who weren’t able to come but showed some LOVE in any way, sending gifts, messages & prayers during this season. FAMILY & FRIENDS, we will be forever GRATEFUL. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives, you’ll always be part of ours. We are truly humbled by the overwhelming support. WE SPEAK A BLESSING TO YOUR LIVES a gazillion folds, IN HIS NAME, as you’ve blessed us tremendously.
The Sister, giving her message.
With Tita Gina of Team Merced I Every time she has appointments in Velez, she invites us for lunch for a quick catch up!
With Hannah & Tita Dory’s representative, Drew!
Never a dull moment with Lenie!
Love this bunch! They’re our constant Prayer Warriors.
Here’s Manna, giving a message on how EXTRA I am. Haha!
Tita Mila giving her message.
Missing the rest! Insert Cha, Franz, Anne & Resane.
Emotional over everything. God is Great!
Thankful for everyone for the gifts, helping us out with Renee’s essentials.
First thing’s first! Set a date & time. Try answering the basic questions when planning a Baby Shower or any event for that matter- WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, HOW. First thing’s first- WHAT & WHEN. What? A Baby Shower, in this case. When? Baby Showers are usually done on the 7th month of the Mom’s pregnancy. Communicate with the Mom- to- be some time in the 6th month when would be the best time, so that you have ample time to prepare.
Answer WHO. Who are the ones who have been part of your journey? To the Mom, do not feel obligated to invite everybody, just because… You would know who were the ones who’ve made an impact in your journey. And this principle I keep in mind- You do not need a title nor an invitation to care for people. There will be people who will care or have shown care despite not having a title in your life or an invitation to gatherings like these. It’s your choice to invite them or simply appreciate them some other way. The right people will always stay. Communicate with Mom- to- be on the guest list before inviting.
Having a Gift Registry makes it very convenient for the Parents to- be & the guests. This would ensure parents are able to use the items for their baby in a way they plan to use them. And it would be easy for guests to choose their gift because they’ve been already sorted out. The first time I joined a Baby Shower, I was so clueless of what a baby would need. Thankfully, the celebrant had a registry. Totally saved me! As the planner, you may ask for the registry details from the Mom- to- be.
And so much more! Be creative. Don’t forget to consult with the Mom- to- be. But like I said, this is just optional. A simple & memorable gathering is more than enough.
Once you’ve established, date, time, event & theme. You may start inviting. Fortunately, inviting people has become very convenient due to social media. You can choose to give out invitations &/ or simply make an event on facebook. Announce when, time & gift registry. You may also include an “attire” based on your theme. How about WHERE? I would suggest answering that once you get a headcount. It’s best to have planned a month before the date to give time for people to adjust their schedules & make a confirmation. Announce the details as well as a deadline when each could possibly confirm so that you can set the venue. While you’re waiting for everybody’s confirmation, you may do some ocular visits & make calls to inquire. However, if you choose to give out hard copies of the invitation, you might need to finalize venue already.
So you’ve got the headcount, now’s the time you book the venue or you may pencil book in advance. Make sure venue is suitable for the shower, consider number of guests coming & food is appropriate for the shower.
Have about 2-3 games & consider time for eating, gift giving & messages. The whole duration of the shower should be about 2-3 hours only. If you have a lot of guests, lessen the games & give more time for messages because even if you say “keep it short”, it won’t be. I personally would rather give the guests time to say or share something than games. They deserve the time considering their support, efforts & love. But customize & personalize all you want, it’s your shower!
This is another thing that’s optional. However, this would be something you could give as a remembrance of the milestone to the parents- to-be. So if you are able to stretch yourself in making this happen, it would be great!
Make or announce updates from time to time to make it interesting. Other than important details, you may post trivia’s, post maternity photos or make a countdown. Here were a few sample postings in our shower.
Most of all, have fun in doing all of these things (considering that you’re close with the parents- to- be) knowing that you are blessed to be blessing the couple in their milestone.
Here’s hoping you have a memorable & meaningful baby shower! Hope this helps. Enjoy your journey!
G’day Mate! Whenever my husband & I travel to a place, we make sure we cover what the place we are going to is about- history, culture, food & etc. Although it is quite impossible to cover everything in just a couple of days, we try. We try to have fun & learn at the same time. Last July, we went to ‘Straya’ (that’s how locals say it), Sydney to attend the Hillsong Conference but we extended to a few days to “Sightsee Sydney”. If you plan to visit Sydney, this might help you with your itinerary.
Sydney, is not the capital city of Australia neither is Melbourne, Canberra is. Going back to Sydney, it is however the state capital of New South Wales & Australia’s first city. With 658 suburbs, 40 local government areas & 15 connecting regions, it is the most populated city in Australia.
Australia has been known to be a British Colony where convicts were sent to in the early days. In 1788, Captain Arthur Phillip led the first fleet of convicts to Sydney. He called the city “Sydney” in the name of the 1st Viscount Sydney, Thomas Townshed. Transfer of convicts then ended in the 19th century & since then, Australia has been transformed from a colonial settlement into a main economic & global center. After World War 2, Sydney became a multicultural city with the mass migration. Developments in Sydney took place making it one of the most livable cities in the world & has been in the top ranking for economic opportunity with advanced market economy- a fortes in finance, manufacturing & tourism. Expect Sydney to be a hub of multinational corporations & banks. Since the hosting of the 2000 Summer Olympics, Sydney has been one of the top destinations to visit.
Before getting on with your sightseeing, here are a few Aussie (Australian) words & phrases that might help you communicate around.
You’ll know one is in Sydney when a photo of the Sydney Opera House is posted. Named a UNESCO World Site, the Sydney Opera House was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon which opened on October 1973 to be a multi venue performing arts centre. Since its opening, it became one of the symbols of architecture in the 20th century. And it’s undeniably an eye catcher when visiting Sydney. Because of this, it receives about 8 million visits annually.
Tip I You may dine inside the Opera House or enjoy its view outside while having your fish & chips. Very touristy!
Just across the Sydney Opera House at Circular Quay is the Harbour Bridge or locally known as the Coathanger. It is the world’s largest steel arch bridge which stands 134 meters above the harbor. It’s interesting how this bridge was built by 1,400 men in 8 years. Today, it carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore. For tourists who are adrenaline junkies, you may do the ‘Bridge Climb’, where you are able to climb the monument & enjoy the breathtaking 360 view at the top of the pylon.
If the bridge climb at the Harbour Bridge is too much for you, this may be another option to have a breathtaking view of Sydney. However, if being able to see the whole of Sydney in a birdseye view isn’t a priority, you may just check out the tower from a distance. The Sydney Tower or Sydney Tower Eye stands 309 meters or 1,014 feet above the Central Business District (CBD) making it the tallest structure in Sydney.
St. Andrews Cathedral is the oldest cathedral in Australia which opened in 1868. It was designed by Edmund Blacket with a Gothic Revival architecture.
The Laneway art project’s goal was to revitalize Sydney’s laneways to create a livelier city while exploring its past. One of the artworks is the Forgotten Songs. It is made up of 120 suspended bird cages in the laneway located above the Angel Place accompanied by the sound recordings of extinct bird species of central Sydney. Its intention was the celebration of birds living in Sydney “before they were gradually forced out of the city by European settlement”, returning the bird sounds to the city.
The Queen Victoria Building (or QVB), is a Romanesque Revival building in the late nineteenth-century designed by the architect George McRae in 1893 which was designed as a marketplace. With 30 meters wide by 190 metres long, it fills a city block by George, Market, York and Druitt Streets. It is known as an iconic heritage building of Sydney and Australia. Dating from 1898, the Queen Victoria Building has continued to operate as a market facility for over 190 years. Until today, people are able to go there to shop & dine. Outside QVB, you’ll find the “Talking Dog”.
The Macquarie Street which is named after Governor Lachlan Macquarie is known to have the major landmarks & government institutions of New South Wales, Sydney. It extends from Hyde Park to the Sydney Opera House. Landmarks & government institutions located in this stretch include Hyde Park Barracks, St. James Cathedral, Hyde Park, St. Mary’s Cathedral, The Mint, Government House, II Porcellino, Queen Victoria Statue, Customs House, Mcquaries Wall, Busby’s Bore Fountain, Foundation Stoner, Dorbell Memorial Sculpture, Drinking Fountain, Martin Place, John Dunmore Lang Statue, Bridge Stairs, T2 Building, Secret Restoration, Admiralty House & National Trust of Australia. That’s a lot!
If you are into History, the Hyde Park Barracks will interest you. It is listed in the New South Wales State Heritage Register and the Commonwealth Heritage List, as well as being celebrated on the UNESCO World Heritage List as one of 11 pre-eminent Australian Convict Sites as amongst “the best surviving examples of large-scale convict transportation and the colonial expansion of European powers through the presence and labour of convicts”. This was designed by architect Francis Greenway between 1818 and 1819 to provide lodging for convicts working for the government till 1848. Then it became an immigration depot for women who were seeking for employment to reunite with family & a female asylum till 1886. Then it became a law court & government office to 1979. Until it became a museum in the 1990s.
Although its architectural appearance isn’t grand, the Parliament House is said to have an exceptional historical and social value since it has played a vital role of Australia’s history of the colonial government. It is the oldest public building in Sydney. Since 1811, the Parliament House and the Mint Museum are the two surviving wings of the triple wing General Hospital.
Glebe is one of Sydney’s suburbs famous for its intellectual feel & atmospheric heritage buildings besides some vintage finds at the Glebe Markets which open every Saturday. The place is surrounded by cafes, bookshops, galleries & ethnic eateries. Some of its landmarks are Johnstons Creek, Coroner’s Court, Lyndhurst, St. Scholastica’s College, Bellevue, Sze Yup Temple & the Rozelle Tram Depot.
If you’re with kids, just around the city you can visit the Luna Park. It is an amusement park with rides, shows & attractions & it has NO entrance fee!
Very rich in history, The Rocks is one of the top tourist spots in Sydney. It is hard to miss specially that it is located by the southern shore of Sydney Harbour, just beside the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Rocks has gone a long way from having a reputation as a slum where convicts arrived & where sailors visited prostitutes to a tourist historic area. Today it is surrounded by shops, restaurants, hotels, bars, museums & galleries.
Must Try I Here you can find the famous Pancakes on the Rocks which is known for their pancakes, of course! Another reason why it’s famous because it’s open 24/7.
Heads Up I Take note that shops, restaurants & malls generally close early in Sydney so this might be on your list especially if you get hungry after a long day of touring the city.
Seafood you say? One of the things you do as a tourist in Sydney is visiting the Sydney Fish Market & indulging yourself, not just to see food, but to eat a lot of seafood! It is the biggest fish market in the Southern Hemisphere & the 3rd biggest in the world, in terms of variety. 13,500 tons are traded nationally & internationally every year. Make sure you visit for your seafood fix.
Just a ferry away from the Circular Quay, visiting the Taronga Zoo with about 4,000 animals is one of the refreshing things to do in Sydney, especially with kids! There are many ways in going to Taronga, but riding a ferry is probably the best way as it allows you to well, ride a ferry along the harbor getting a different view or angle of the Sydney Opera House & Darling Harbour Bridge. You simply ride the ferry at the Circular Quay Wharf 4 then in less than an hour, you get to Taronga!
Must See I QBE Free- flight Bird Show or the Seal Show.
Tip I Get a map & check the animals you want to see first before you start wandering around especially if you want to have animal encounters. Make sure you go early to the scheduled time of the shows to get good seats.
Approximately 45 minutes from Central Sydney, you may enjoy the iconic Bondi Beach. Bondi is an Aboriginal word which means water breaking over rocks which is why its known for surfing. But if you’re not into surfing, you may simply enjoy the view during sunrise & sunset, through a stroll/ coastal walk from Bondi to Coogee or picnic, having coffee, fish & chips or like in our case, have churros by the beach.
By Bus I Go to Alfred Street in Circular Quay & ride the bus numbered 380/ 333 (destination of the bus should show NORTH BONDI, DOVER HEIGHTS, WAITRONS BAY or BONDI BEACH). You may ride the same bus in going back to the city (destination of the bus should show CIRCULAR QUAY).
By Train I You may ride in stations Central, Town Hall, Martin Place, Kings Cross, Edgecliff to Bondi Junction. Then switch into a 380, 381, 382 or 333 bus for a 15-minute ride to the beach. You may ride the same bus to Bondi Junction then from there, switch to a train going back to Central.
Must Try I We didn’t have much time to explore around Bondi but we tried San Churro which were recommended by our friends who lives in Sydney. Churros with assorted dips, coffee plus the view. Ah!
The Grounds of Alexandria is one of the places tourists love to visit for some food trip cozy experience. It’s a rustic-like courtyard with a café serving freshly roasted seasonal blend and single origin coffees & artisan pastries, a potting shed serving drinks & a garden where pizza, burgers & other charcoal grill offerings are served. There are also shops, food stalls & a play area for kids.
Must Try I Chargrilled Lamb topped with Garlic & Chili Sauce paired with Rose Lemonade.Coffee & Pastries, for sure!
Heads Up I The place gets crowded. A little patience will go a long way to get your seats.
Tip I Should you have time for shopping, there are a lot of outlet shops in Alexandria. Check your maps for all of them!
If you’re into some nature tripping, Blue Mountains is a place for you. Although we weren’t able to visit this place during our trip due to time constraints, this should be part of the places to see when in Sydney. It is called Blue Mountains because they look ‘blue’ from Sydney. This is the result of the eucalyptus oil’s mist (products of eucalypts or gum trees that make up the Blue Mountains) refracting light, making the haze look color blue from a distance. It is famous for the three sisters sandstone rock formation. The place is filled with forests, waterfalls, gardens & a magnificent view that will surely take your breath away! If you don’t have a vehicle going there, you may book a tour or ride a bus going to Katoomba, from there you may ride a bus to get to the Blue Mountains. This will take approximately 3 & a half hours so expect the whole journey to at least 1 whole day should you go back to the city.
This is one of the places we missed, that should be on the list, during our last visit to Sydney. This is a place for the wine lovers! It is Australia’s oldest wine region. Here you may explore vineyards with fresh & exceptional wine paired with gourmet food. You may also enjoy its scenery through riding a hot-air balloon or skydiving. Ah! Both on our bucket list! If you don’t have a vehicle going there, you may book a tour or ride a bus or train to Maitland, the main transit point of the Hunter Valley. Which will take approximately 3 & a half hours so expect a whole day trip should you go back to the city. Another option is by plane from Sydney to Cessnock or to Newcastle which is the nearest main town to the Hunter Valley. It is best to have a vehicle or to book a tour for a hassle free experience.
A dream come true. God knows how grateful we are & how much our hearts are full.
If you want to attend Hillsong Church Services, you may check the schedules in the different campuses at their website (https://hillsong.com/sydney/). Best to have reserved seats as services across the campuses get full especially during the conference season. Visit their website & click “Plan a visit”, go to “Concierge”, fill out the details then you’re good to go! All the details are at their website. Despite the reservation, be early still. Main service is at the Hills campus. They provide a free transportation from the Parramatta Station & Blacktown to the Hills & back, right after the service. Just check details under “Courtesy Bus”.
Get an Opal Card for free with a minimum load of $10 & download the Opal App to get around Sydney. This can be used for trains, ferries, buses & light rails.
Download the tripview app for transport timetables.
Schedule far destinations, which cost more in transportation on Sundays, as maximum spend for that day is only $2.50.
Sydney provides a FREE BUS that operates every day around Central Sydney called/ numbered 555. It runs every 10 minutes from the Central station to Circular Quay & back through Elizabeth & George street. Check photo for the direction of the whole loop. Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am- 3:30pm, Thursday 9:30am- 9pm, Saturday- Sunday 9:30am- 6pm.
Get a sim card for communication, data usage & getting around Sydney. You may purchase it upon arrival at the airport. Make sure your phone has an open line.
Take note that most of the shops, malls, stores & restaurants close early or by 5pm in Sydney.
Check online deals ahead of time to score discounted tickets.
For shopping, visit Pitt Street, QVB, Strand Arcade, DFO Homebush (Chemist for perfumes & Priceline for makeups), Birkenhead, Surplus Shops- K- Mart & Target & for Souvenirs- Paddington Markets.
If you are in hurry to get to a place, Uber is very convenient in Sydney.
Don’t forget your TimTams! Another sweet treat to try is Coles Ultimate Chocolate Chip & Cinnamon Donuts.
Go- to food: Nando’s, Thai Food.
If you’re attending the conference, you should try the NACHOS sold at one of the stalls there. Yum!
This definitely won’t be our first & last. We’ll be back to attend another conference & see more of Straya. See you later, Mate!
“look out, you’ll never see that in other countries”.
And on the same day he says “let’s book tickets every time there are promo fares”.
It is impossible not to love Siargao.
Some say this island has a magnet. I agree.
So what’s in this beautiful island? As much as I want people to discover for themselves, I just can’t zip it. This is how stoked this place is.
Situated in the province of Surigao del Norte is the enchanting Siargao, a tear- drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea with approximately 437 square kilometers land area. Siargao is known for its waves & is dubbed as the Philippine’s surfing capital. It is composed of municipalities of Burgos, Dapa, Del Carmen, General Luna, San Benito, Pilar, San Isidro, Santa Monica and Socorro.
WHAT TO DO & WHERE TO GO?
Although Siargao is famous for surfing, for me, you get hooked to Siargao not just because of surfing but because of the whole island life experience.
With a lot of surfing spots, it is known to be the surfing capital of the Philippines. One of or the most famous surfing spots is CLOUD 9 which has a reputation of reaching up to 9ft & thick with hollow tubes making barrels in surfing.
That’s Reel, the husband, gracefully gliding his way through the waves while I stare in awe from afar. Do you see me?
Cloud 9 is where the provincial government of Surigao del Norte holds the Annual Siargao Cup during September where the waves get really big. Surfing conditions are divine from August to November.
Surf Spots Cloud 9, Caridad, Cemetery, Guyam Island, Jacking Horse, La Janoza, Mamon, Antokon, Anajauan Island, Pacifico, Pansukian Reef, Pilar, Rock Island, Stimpy’s, Tuason’s Point & many more.
You’ve got to get rid of the voice that’s screaming, you can’t & listen to that still small voice that’s saying LET GO. Let Go & Let God.
Eyes here! Check out the Surfing & Diving Spots.
Offshore, there are 3 islands to go to- the Naked Island, Daku Island & Guyam Island. The naked island is as it is- naked with lush sand bar while Daku & Guyam Islands are covered with dozens of coconut palm trees. Three Islands have equally pristine sandy beaches surrounding them.
Although Siargao is famous for surfing, diving does not take a back seat & does not fall far from the known surfing spots in the Philippines. Dive sites near Daku & Naked Island are Casulian, Pilar Twin Rocks, Shark Point, Blue Cathedral, Puyo and Seeco Reef. You can also do free diving.
You will never go hungry in this island, you will always have something awesome to eat. My husband & I couldn’t try all of them but here were some of the places we went to dine. If you’re on a budget, you can shop at the market & at the grocery store for ingredients & cook them at the place where you’re renting. Gladly we have a chef- friend who blessed us with his passion.
If you’re on a budget, buy food at the Market & cook ’em! Fresh catch & very affordable.
F&B at Kermit’s is SUPERB! And the ambiance is just perfect. My favorite from this trip.
Who needs a manmade pool when you have this natural wonder in this place? About 39 minutes from General Luna, you’ll be able to experience the Magpupungko Rock Pool. Make sure you visit during low tide or else this beauty will be hidden by the bounty of water from the sea.
Sugba Lagoon is about 58 minutes from General Luna. There you can swim, paddle board, take photos & videos or simply chill. We weren’t able to go there at this time. Now that’s a reason to come back!
Approximately 2-hour drive from General Luna to Socorro is another beauty- Sohoton Cave where you can swim with the stingless jellyfish!
With the scenic views & a-ok roads, you with family & friends would surely enjoy going around the island on a leisurely bike or motor ride or exercise through cycling or running. You can bring your own bike/ motorbike or rent them. Daily rental for bikes are P150 per person & P500 for motorbikes.
Massage areas are just around the vicinity & you can also let the masseuse go at your place where you’re more comfortable. We got ours for P400 each.
Yoga Centers are available here & there. You may ask the resort personnel where you can do your Yoga, I saw one at Kermit & at the Boardwalk in Cloud 9. As well as renting a kayak to go island hopping or paddle boarding around the beach just before reaching the area where the waves break for surfing.
There are daily activities in the island, there’s an Acoustic Night at Buddha every Tuesday. Here are some of the events happening in the Island. For other information on the happenings in Siargao, you may check Siargao Classifieds & Siargao Events on facebook or check hashtags on Siargao online.
Love to take photos & videos? Whether your goal is to take fashion, sports or travel & having models as your subject or landscapes, Siargao is the place to be. You will see a lot of photographers & videographers around the plus photos online. Talk about FEED GOALS. Here are some of the photos that made me swoon.
For more interesting shots, follow them on instagram.
Another attraction that’s soon to rise! Check Siargao Wake Park for updates.
This I believe makes a big difference to your Siargao experience. Well, you could say you can do all of these things to the other parts of the Philippines or in the world for that matter but all of the above plus the interaction that you get is the cherry on top.
The moment we got to Siargao till the end, we felt the warmth of every soul, local or tourist, we’ve encountered.
Good food & good company!
Fly directly to Siargao via Cebu. All direct flights are currently via Cebu through Cebu Pacific Airlines (www.cebupacificair.com) with approximately 50 mins. back & forth.
Fly to Surigao City then ride a ferry to Siargao.
Fly to Butuan then ride a bus to Surigao City then ride a ferry to Siargao.
Ride a ferry from Surigao City to Siargao.
There are many ferries or the Roll-on-Roll-off (RoRo) that travel from Surigao City to Siargao that connect to the Dapa Port in Siargao which cost approximately p210- p350 per person. Ferries accommodate cars & trucks. Travel usually takes 2 to 3 hours depending which vessel you’ll ride.
From Cebu, you may ride Cokaliong Shipping Lines (www.cokaliongshipping.com) or Cebu Ferries Corporation (www.cebuferries.com) which is an overnight trip. When you arrive at Surigao City take the next ferry to Siargao.
From Manila, you may ride Manila Superferries (www.superferry.com.ph) which takes approximately 30 hours to get to Surigao. Then, when you arrive at Surigao City take the next ferry to Siargao.
24 hour Bus services are readily available in the places mentioned. Once you get to the bus terminal, check the daily schedule.
If you booked in a resort, most likely you’ll have transfer services already, you may check with them. If not, they will recommend transfer services or you may contact the numbers below. Fee is P300 per person but if you’re on a private trip/ transfer it’s usually 1,500.
Nowadays, this question is very easy to answer. You can just google them then boom, you’ll see the list of resorts in Siargao. If you want a luxurious experience you can stay at Dedon but if you’re on a budget, no worries! Siargao is relatively affordable. If you’re a beginner, it’s best to stay in General Luna because there are a lot surfing spots nearby but if you wanna get on the big waves, you may stay at Cloud 9.
We stayed in MATANJAK. We were blessed by our friend, Bren. This was his wedding gift to us. Horray! Blessed even more to encounter warm people there.
For inquiries you may check them on facebook- Matanjak Guest House.

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Straight out of the box, the weight of the 178mm long rubber-handled high-grade steel handle becomes apparent - this was promising. The boring bar is essentially a custom-made Austrian HSS-M2 steel, 8mm parabolic fluted drill bit, which tapers to 7.9mm where it is fixed to the 6.5mm steel bar. This gives it a very useful 880mm overall length. Being a tool junkie, I also purchased the matching 25mm counterbore drive and the system's hollow revolving centre, which comes with two removable points in two sizes and three chip ejection ports.
I decided to test this system against a standard and also new shell auger, side by side, on the same piece of end grain oak (Quercus robur), at 1,000rpm. The cam lock handle is simple in use, works well and eliminates the prospect of touching the counterbore by simply marking the shaft and sliding the handle as a depth stop. The rubber feels almost sticky and comfortable and I did think I would like to be able to apply more pressure for speed purposes, if I had several lamps to make. This was unnecessary as the cutting speed, when equal force was applied to both tools, ensured that the revolution was at least twice as fast as the shell auger and cut a good straight hole. It was very impressive in this respect and actually does not need to be forced, even on hard oak.
The ejection ports on the hollow centre work well, ejecting the chips efficiently. After use, the tailstock still needs some air to blow out the remaining swarf, but no system will eliminate this. I did try this with a standard hollow centre and it proved a much, much slower process overall and not very efficient as there was too much swarf left inside the tailstock. So the evolution hollow centre is, in my view, a necessary purchase. The counterbore worked well, but even I resisted buying the additional cutting head as the old trick of using the counterbore itself to cut a mortise worked fine for me, although this is probably a slower option.
Axminster has made a very impressive hollowing system - the quality of the steel overall is high. It should last any turner a very long time. If you have a run of lamps to make, then this will save a considerable amount of production time. Axminster should, though, in my opinion, have included the matching hollow centre as part of the kit as I do feel it is needed to get the full benefit of this system. The boring bar and handle kit, the hollow centre and the counterbore may be a little expensive for some, but the quality in use really does shine through.


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According to our database1, Sungwoong Kim authored at least 10 papers between 2007 and 2018.
A Comparative Study of Modern Inference Techniques for Structured Discrete Energy Minimization Problems.
A Comparative Study of Modern Inference Techniques for Discrete Energy Minimization Problems.
Large Margin Discriminative Semi-Markov Model for Phonetic Recognition.
Largemargin training of semi-Markov model for phonetic recognition.
Boosted Binary Audio Fingerprint Based on Spectral Subband Moments.

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Steve Bush, Director of Student Life at Ivy Tech, will speak about how to establish a work/life balance in business. This is widely known struggle for most professionals can be overturned to allow both personal and professional growth and development.
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Don’t let the compact office design mislead you into thinking the Ricoh MP 2500 must lack in something. Many people feel the need to go with the bigger office devices and machinery thinking that they are getting a better product. The Aficio MP 2500 proves bigger is not always better. This copier has it all for your everyday business needs in one small and attractive design.
For starters, the Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 weighs a mere 121 pounds. If you have ever had the misfortune of having to move your copy machine around in your office, you know how relieving it is to have one that is lightweight. This alone is a key feature that is well worth mentioning. However, if you want to know about the real features that are going to increase your productivity, keep reading.
If you are in the market for a new copy machine, fax machine or printer you might be looking in the right place when you started looking into the Aficio MP 2500. This machine might be lightweight, but it can play with the heavyweights. Everything your big and bulky copier can do so can this one, only better.
Is it speed you are looking for? Well how does 25cmp sound? Pretty impressive right? It is not every day that you will find a smaller copier that can hit and maintain copy speeds that high. That is because Ricoh had speed, flexibility and productivity in mind when they created this unique all in one system. Yet, they didn’t stop with speed and reduction of weight, They knew it would take a lot to impress the business owners of today’s world so they continued looking for ways to make this one sell itself.
Automatic duplexing was another innovative idea they decided to bring into this model. No more wasted paper, which again increases productivity while decreasing spending and costs for your business. Scanning your documents only once is all you need to do. You can print multiple copies of the same paper. The Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 can automatically select the correct paper for your needs, starting and stopping is automatic as well as reducing and enlarging your copies. This copier will make you feel as though you really are not necessary. This will give you the little extra time you need for the needs and demands of your customers. That is something those big and bulky copiers cannot do.
Are you looking for a little more before you buy? Let us talk a little bit about the effortless faxing capabilities. The modem has an automatic fallback with speed of 33.6Kbps-2,400. It will scan your documents in 0.8 seconds. As you likely know, that is amazingly fast for any machine, never mind a compact device. One common problem that often found among the smaller all-in-one office printers is the lack of duplex transmission. You don’t have to worry about that with the Ricoh Aficio MP 2500, they thought of that too.
In comparison to some of the more costly, overweight and bulky copiers you can find the Ricoh Aficio MP 2500 more than proves itself of being beneficial to all office environments, big, small and even those within a home. You are not going to be able to find a well know manufacturer that has a similar system as this one within the same price range with the reliability of all of the Ricoh devices.

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In this tutorial series we are going to show you how to create a ‘First Person Shooter 3D Game’ using Unreal Engine 4.9 Software. We will be providing you with both video and text tutorials under the following headings, File set-up and management, Landscape, Materials, Meshes, Pickups, Animation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), User Interface (UI).
3. When logged into Unreal Engine, select the library and then select ‘Launch’ on the latest version of Unreal Engine.
4. Ensure the game option is ‘Blueprint’. Select the option ‘First Person’ and then change the option ‘With Starter Content’ to ‘No Starter Content’. Rename your game with your desired name. Then select ‘Create Project’.
When the project is created, the following image is what you should see.
1. There are two options ‘Blueprint’ or ‘C++’. For this tutorial we are choosing ‘Blueprint’ because the ‘C++’ option requires knowledge of programming. Therefore, select the ‘Blueprint’ option and Select ‘Blank’. Rename the project to your desired name and select ‘Create Project’.
2. To open your project, select ‘Library’ in your Unreal Engine home screen and under ‘MyProjects’ your games should be there.
Or you can use the ‘Launcher’ screen to open your project. First select ‘Launch’, then select ‘Projects’ and select the project you would like to open. Once the project is selected, press open.
Here you can, open, clone, delete, create shortcut of your project and show in folder.
These files will also be stored in your computers File Folders, usually under ‘Documents’ and then under ‘Unreal Projects’.
The World Outliner panel displays all of the Actors (Light, Mesh, Player, etc.) in a hierarchy view. In the World Outliner panel, each Actor can be directly selected and modified (Edit, parent together, hide and delete objects/actors).
Save – Saves all changes that were made in the current blueprint.
Source Control – Provides the option to connect to the source control.
Content - Opens the content browser if there isn’t one already open.
Marketplace – Brings you to the Marketplace in your Unreal Engine Window.
Settings – Controls things such as World and Project settings, selection, scalability, audio volume and snapping settings.
Blueprints – Controls the blueprints (bp) of the open project. Create new bp, convert components or actors to bp class, open level bp.
Matinee – Can ‘Add Matinee’ which opens up the matinee window (for animation of an actor).
Build – Builds lighting, reflection, visibility, geometry, navigation paths, hierarchical LODs (level of details).
Launch – Provides a list of possible platforms you can launch the current map on.
Contains various tool modes for the Unreal Engine Editor that change the primary behaviour of the Level Editor for a specialized task.
The modes represent different editing modes the level editor provides which enable specialized editing interfaces and workflows for editing particular types of actors or geometry.
The details panel provides information, utilities and functions specific to the currently selected component/actor in the viewport.
Now it's time for the to begin the FPS game by creating the level landscape.

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Cohesity has struck an agreement with Cisco to join the SolutionsPlus program and share its solutions with Cisco customers.
The agreement will see Cohesity software will be added to Cisco’s Global Price List meaning that Cisco direct and channel sales network will have the ability to offer Cohesity backup and recovery capabilities together with Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) and Cisco HyperFlex. from a single source.
The joint solutions will be available for all customers worldwide on March 15, 2019 and the Cisco SolutionsPlus agreement includes joint sales, marketing, service and support investments.
Cohesity has pioneered a modern web-scale platform that consolidates data silos and dramatically simplifies management on-premises and in multi-cloud environments. The solution will be available to over 55,000 customers globally who rely on Cisco UCS and HyperFlex.
Cohesity vice president of alliances Terry Ramos said: “Cisco is a world-class leader in compute, storage, networking, and security, and has established itself as a strategic business partner for enterprises of all sizes.
Customers can now purchase complete solutions from Cisco and Cohesity through a single purchase from Cisco and Cohesity customers will have access to a wider network of Cisco partners around the world.
For partners the agreement allows for a streamlined quoting and delivery process similar to any Cisco product and access to new marketing opportunities through the secondary data and apps markets.
Cisco senior director of product management for HyperFlex Vijay Venugopal said: “We are excited to take our relationship with Cohesity to reseller status with Cisco’s world-class go-to-market capabilities.


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리사, 그들은 그 조직과 그들의 영적인 리더를 불법적인 사업 활동들에 대해서 고소를 했습니다.하지만 그것 보다 훨씬 더 심각한 것으로 이끕니다.
They claimed that they were coerced into devoting their lives to Dahn, isolated from family and friends. 그들은 그들의 인생을 단에 충성을 하고, 가족과 친구들로부터 격리당하게 강요를 받았다고 주장합니다.
"I feel I have some sort of mission to help people on this earth". -Miller"
They are attractive, young and were idealistic.그녀들은 매력적이고 젊으며, 한때는 이상적주의자들이었습니다.
This is Dahn Yoga, a way to fulfill that mission of spiritual and physical enlightenment that brought Jade Harrelson and Liza Miller to one of 8 healing centers in Massachusetts.But the mission became something else.
It started with basic Yoga classes then more intense meetings with instructors until these women say pressure grew delve deeper and become Dahn master themselves.그녀들이 말을 하기를 처음은 기초적인 요가 수업으로 시작하였지만 강력한 사범들의 면담들로 연결 되어 압박이 깊어져 결국은 단마스타가 되었습니다.
당신들이 그들의 워크샵을 들어야 된다고 얘기해서요? "
"She basically said to me "do you want to grow a lot or do you want to grow a little?" I'm thinking a lot"-Miller "
사실 제이드 헤럴슨은 그녀가 이승헌의 꼭두각시가 되었고, 한국으로 이승헌과 함께 일하도록 발령을 받았다고 믿습니다.그리고 그녀는 그 리더와 성관계를 맺기를 강요당했다고 주장했습니다. 이 일이 그녀에게는 4년간의 세월에서 전환점이 되었습니다.
"I think he is very arrogant and protected. That's why I can't be quiet about this," she said. 내 생각에 그는 아주 잘난척 뻐기고 보호를 받고 있습니다. 그렇기 때문에 이 일에 대해서 침묵을 할수가 없습니다.
그들이 힐링 운동이라고주장하는 것은 단지 그녀들에게 고통외에는 아무것도 남겨두지 못했습니다."
It was more for an unsavory man's pocket."
이제 단 조직이 보낸 글입니다."

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The sport of cheerleading is growing both in the high school and college setting, however there is little research on cheerleaders specifically, both sideline and competitive. It is clear that while this sport does not benefit from being affiliated with the NCAA, the athletes are still at large risk for disordered eating and eating disorders, and are in need of more accurate screening and prevention methods. With the lack of cheerleading studies in general, there is an even larger scarcity of studies that focus on males in cheerleading. The current study aims to fill the gap in the research regarding disordered eating risk in both male and female Division I cheerleaders by analyzing the perceived level of body satisfaction. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to gain more awareness on the body perceptions of collegiate cheerleaders, and investigate if male cheerleaders suffer from similar levels of disordered eating and body image issues as compared to their female counterparts.
Blaszka, Christopher, "Disordered Eating Risk and Body Image Dissatisfaction of Division I Male and Female Cheerleaders" (2018). Theses and Dissertations. 2791.

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Surgery can accomplish a great deal, but it’s important to keep in mind that everyone, including a celebrity or model, has some facial asymmetry; also, there are limits to what can be added or removed, based on blood supply and anatomy. Sometimes our experienced plastic surgeon—Dr. Yee—will suggest other procedures, such as chin surgery, to further enhance facial harmony.
Rhinoplasty can also improve breathing by relieving internal obstruction, most commonly caused by a deviated septum.
Non-surgical rhinoplasties have become more popular, and involve injecting dermal fillers such as JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™ XC or JUVÉDERM® into the nasal tissue to address smaller issues, such as mild asymmetries, camouflaging profile humps or depressions, or making the nasal bridge appear higher or narrower. Using fillers can be a nice way to try out a desired change, as most resorb within 9 months to a year. Typically they cannot help with breathing or more dramatic changes in appearance.
The best candidates for nose surgery are in good health, do not smoke, and have realistic expectations for improving their appearance or breathing.
Nose surgery can be done in a “closed” technique, where there are no external scars, or an “open” technique, with small scars under the nose and sometimes inside the mouth. Dr. Yee prefers the open technique, as it provides direct access and visualization of the delicate structures being altered in a rhinoplasty, for the most precise work.
Depending on the aspects of your nose being addressed, the time involved and the steps required can vary. Typically the bone, septal cartilage, and tip cartilage are all adjusted. Occasionally cartilage or even bone grafts can be added, from the rib or ear.
Nose surgery is performed on an outpatient basis so you can go home the same day. You will have splints on the outside, and often the inside of the nose.
Swelling after surgery is normal; keeping your head elevated on at least 2 pillows will help, as will using ice on the nose (without putting pressure on the splint). Usually swelling is the worst at 2-3 days after surgery, and most of the swelling will be gone 2-3 weeks after surgery; however, it often takes up to a year for the last 10% of swelling to resolve, so you won’t see the true final result until then.
The nasal splint stays on for a week but overall you will probably be ready to try going back to work in 10-14 days.
If you think rhinoplasty is right for you, please schedule a consultation to discuss your goals with Dr. Yee.


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This classic herbal infusion features the subtle, sweet taste and calming properties of organic Chamomile flowers. Perfect any time of the day. The sachet is a great way to sample Chamomile containing 1 biodegradable pyramid teabag that can be used to make 1-2 cups of tea.
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita)- Chamomile is a common remedy for anxiety, stress and insomnia as it has a calming effect on the nervous system. It also has a relaxant effect on the smooth muscle of the digestive tract so perfect as a tea after meals to ease any digestive discomfort. Chamomile tea can even be prepared as a tea, cooled, and used topically to soothe any skin irritations such as skin rashes, acne or fungal infections.


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I really need to update my news blog more often! I'm always adding new stuff, so I hope you're following me on social media! There are new big social media links right on the home page, so check 'em out.
All you have to do to enter is submit an entry themed around the element of Earth (rocks, crystals, sand, etc.). Pretty simple! Head over to the Saber-Scorpion's Lair Forums for more details!
Also, since my last update, I have a couple of new items in the Books category: G4M3: Shattered Reality and Tales of Wulfgard Vol. 1 are now available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle ebook format! The version of G4M3 on Amazon is heavily updated from the original I wrote many years ago, which is still available through my site. ALSO, you can now purchase Wulfgard: Into the North through the Comixology platform!
Post-Apoc Laser Rifle, ProtectBots, etc.

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The protection of the environment requires responsible behavior on the part of the entire ATECRESA organization.
The reduction of the environmental impacts generated by the consumption of water and energy, and by the management of waste, is the central task of our policy of environmental protection.
Compliance with legislation and requirements regarding environmental protection is guaranteed in the company's decisions and its application through the measures adopted.
Our commitment to continuous improvement and prevention of pollution is aimed at achieving greater environmental compatibility of the company's activities. For this we take into account reduce waste, conserve resources, avoid pollution and explore opportunities to reuse and recycle waste.
The progressive incorporation of interested parties to our efforts to improve environmental protection is encouraged and strengthened. It is about working with suppliers, third parties, contractors and customers to achieve an environmental improvement throughout the chain.
Willingness to be alert and respond to issues, need knowledge and public concerns and work with other companies, government agencies, associations and institutions in the protection of the environment.
Both the Management and employees of all areas of ATECRESA are responsible for the correct and effective development of environmental guidelines.

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Anti-lock brakes help you maintain better control of a vehicle under difficult road conditions like ice, rain or snow. When you drive your car through slippery conditions, you have to pump your brakes to make sure that the wheels do not become locked up. With ABS, the pumping is handled internally and much faster than you could do manually. The ABS brakes coordinate the wheel activity, which keeps your vehicle from spinning out of control. Learn more about ABS brake service and where to buy brake fluid when you come to Meineke #530 at Bethlehem, PA.
You never know when you’re going to have to make a quick stop while driving your car. It is critical that you be able to trust your anti-lock brakes when faced with an emergency situation. If you have passengers in your vehicle, children especially, the need for safety is even greater. Regular inspections are the best way to make sure that your brakes are in peak condition. At Meineke #530 in Bethlehem, PA, we offer excellent ABS brake service, including timely and cost-effective inspections.
Your ABS is a crucial safety feature. Fortunately, there are several warning signs that will allow you to get it repaired before it fails. Many cars today have an ABS warning light. If yours comes on, take your car to a mechanic and have it checked right away. Other red flags for impaired anti lock function include brakes locking up at odd times, brake pedals that do not respond to pressure and a greater amount of pressure being needed to brake. If you notice any of these, it is time for an immediate check-up. Stop at Meineke #530 in Bethlehem, PA to learn about ABS system cost for repair or replacement.
Signs of potential brake failure can appear suddenly or gradually. In some cases, the brake pedal may go out, while in others you may notice a creeping increase in the time it takes to stop your car. Strange noises while braking can also indicate a problem. Faulty brakes decrease the control you have over your car and can lead to a serious accident. If you notice a problem with your brakes, have your car checked immediately. Contact the car repair professionals at Meineke #530 in , PA for repairs and maintenance to your brake system.
Maintaining your anti-lock brakes often prevents costlier repairs, but most car parts do need to be replaced at some point. When it’s time to upgrade to newer parts, bring your vehicle to Meineke #530 at Bethlehem, PA for service by professional technicians. Over time the technology for ABS brakes has changed, making them more efficient and giving you greater control over your vehicle in adverse driving conditions. We have all the information you need about your anti-lock brakes, service, repairs and brake fluid cost. Let our technicians help you stay safe on the road, no matter what Mother Nature sends.
We know that you’re as interested in great ABS brake service as you are in an economical solution to your car’s specific issues. The specialists at Meineke #530 in Bethlehem, PA, are familiar with every kind of brake problem. Our goal is to offer solutions that are effective while still being as considerate as possible to your budget. This is why we recommend that drivers pay attention to any warning signals raised by their anti-lock brakes and come in promptly for an inspection. Catching potential problems early is definitely the most cost-effective road to take.

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I’m such a box office nerd. I love crunching the numbers, watching the numbers and I especially love seeing mind-blowing numbers and records fall. Well, behold the power of the Force, as Episode VII of the Star Wars saga is absolutely crushing the box office already. I misjudged just how powerful the hype was for this film. I knew it would be big, but THIS big? Holy hell. Let’s check it out using my favorite go-to box office site, Box Office Mojo.
After ONE DAY in release (which counts the Thursday 7 p.m. and midnight showings), Star Wars is already the 23rd most successful film domestically of the year. One day. One freaking day.
After this weekend, where estimates range from a $220 million opening to as high as $250 million, Star Wars will jump into the top 10 most successful films domestically of the year. That’s three days to jump into the top ten. And after one weekend, it could conceivably top the last film in the damn Hunger Game series to be in the top five films of the year. That’s mind-blowing to me.
That $120 million is the single Friday gross record, shattering the last film in the Harry Potter series’ record by almost $30 million. The latter film went on to take in $381 million domestically. Look at the other three films there. All three, aside from Titanic and Avatar, are the biggest domestic films of all time. And Star Wars is far and away out-pacing those.
How about that opening weekend record?
So, with projections on the low end of $220 million and on the high end of $250 million, Star Wars is going to shatter the opening weekend record either way. There was a time when a $200 million opening was unheard of and now we’re talking about a potential $250 million opening. Most films in domestic release would be happy to reach $100 million in their entire run, much less $250 million in their opening weekend.
And look, Star Wars before even counting in Sunday grosses, will already be likely the 4th biggest opening weekend ever. That’s just bananas.
But if Jurassic World with a $208 million opening weekend can go on to make $652 million, then it stands to reason that Star Wars opening between $220 million-$250 million could surpass Avatar’s $760 million to become the biggest domestic film of all time and finally dethrone James Cameron, who owns both top slots. The real question for that is what kind of legs will Star Wars have?
The reason Avatar and Titanic made so much damn money is because they had legs, i.e., people saw the film over and over and for weeks after the initial release. Star Wars had so much hype, the front-loading effect is evidenced by its huge opening weekend. So, it’ll be interesting to follow its progression to next weekend and beyond.
Star Wars has already made $129 million overseas and added in with domestic, it’s already a quarter of a billion film. So, yeah, it’s definitely going to be joining the global billion dollar club of movies. The real question is, will it be joining the even more elusive two global two billion dollar club of movies? Disney sure hopes so.
But just to put things into perspective, Jurassic World and The Avengers, as I’ve shown already, are the two domestic films behind Titanic and Avatar, respectively, but look how much bigger the gap is between those films on the global stage. Jurassic World is $400 million off of Titanic’s global gross and almost a $1 billion off of Avatar’s.
So Star Wars needs to make A LOT of money overseas to topple Titanic and especially Avatar. It could happen, however.
Yeah…So, unfortunately, it would be shocking if the Force Awakens could topple the originl Star Wars’ adjusted domestic gross of $1.4 billion. It’s just not going to happen. A billion dollar domestic film nowadays seems so far out of reach. On the other hand, the original’s sequel, The Empire Strikes Back at #12 on the list with $818 million adjusted domestic gross is absolutely within reach. As is the next follow up, Return of the Jedi at #15 with $784 million adjusted domestic gross. And obviously, then, the same with the Phantom Menace’s $753 million adjusted domestic gross.
If it can top Avatar to be the biggest film of all time domestically unadjusted, then that would make it at least the #13 domestic film of all time adjusted, which is impressive, to say the least.
The point here is that it’s fun as hell to follow record-breaking box office numbers; it’s right in my nerdy wheelhouse. I hope you enjoyed my breakdown and I look forward to following Star Wars’ ascent as it progresses forward.

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What is it that makes for a successful coaching experience? How can you tell if the person you are working with has the right approach for you? These questions led to the development of CareerTrails' unique approach to career coaching, one that enables the design of individually tailored approaches that meet the specific requirements for success of each client rather than a one-size fits all program.
To achieve this outcome a preliminary face-to-face meeting is set up during which a comprehensive needs analysis is carried out. At the end of the session specific recommendations are made regarding continuing to work together to achieve the stated goals providing the foundation upon which an informed decision regarding fit can be made.
For recent or soon to be grads, or young adults who have been out on the job market for a few years and are unsure of what they want to do or unhappy in their choice of a first career, this program is focussed on bringing greater clarity to career selection and developing a plan for how to get there.
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Information and analysis of bankruptcy law provided by Noah R. Friend Law Firm, PLLC. Any information contained on this blog does not create an attorney-client relationship. THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT.
When a person decides to file for bankruptcy, they can eliminate their liability on most debts (this article only refers to dischargeable debts, not certain types of debts that cannot be eliminated by bankruptcy).
Quite often when people go into a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, they want to "keep a debt out of bankruptcy," and hold on to their property, even though they are still making payments on the property. This can be accomplished through what is called a "reaffirmation agreement," and it is permitted by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
However, just because something is permitted by the Code does not mean that it is a good idea for people to reaffirm debts. A reaffirmation agreement essentially means that the bankruptcy never happened as to the debt: in other words, the creditor can still sue a person for the debt, and the person still owes the entire balance to the creditor. So, if you go through a Chapter 7 case, and fall behind on a reaffirmed debt, the property can be repossessed, and the creditor has the right to come after the consumer for the remaining balance.
There are time limits and requirements for being able to file a reaffirmation agreement, which can be found in 11 U.S.C. 524. The U.S. Courts also have a cover sheet form, form 27, available for review online. It is important for people to closely review any reaffirmation agreements with their attorney. Depending on the situation, it may also be necessary for the debtor to actually appear in front of the bankruptcy judge, who may refuse to approve the reaffirmation agreement.
A reaffirmation agreement may be appropriate in some situations, but people should be very careful when considering whether to reaffirm a debt.
On a side note, even though the Code doesn't expressly allow it, people often just continue to pay for a particular car or home, and the creditor will not require a reaffirmation agreement. In my experience, this most often happens with real estate; most financial institutions require reaffirmation agreements for vehicle loans.
An editorial recently published by the New York Times examined the potentially devastating impact of high-interest car loans.
According to articles by the Chicago Tribune and CNN Money, "a good rule of thumb is to plan on spending 10% to 15% of your total monthly budget on a vehicle." So, for example, if you bring home $2,000.00 a month (approx. $1,000.00 every two weeks), you should be budgeting out somewhere in the range of $200.00 to $300.00 a month for your vehicle expenses. Let's face it, that is a pretty low number, and with the price of gasoline and insurance, it would be nearly impossible to do that.
The articles linked above have some good, general suggestions about how to handle an automobile budget. However, if you've already taken the plunge and are stuck with a car (or cars) that you can't afford, it may be worth looking into whether bankruptcy is a viable option.
Through either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it is possible to surrender a vehicle and discharge the remainder on the loan. Chapter 13 also contains a special provision called a "cramdown" that allows you to pay what the vehicle is worth, rather than what is owed (for example, if value of vehicle is only $5,000.00, but you still owe $10,000.00 on the vehicle, you can pay $5,000.00 to pay off the loan). There are situations where the cramdown power does not apply, most often when the vehicle has been purchased recently.
According to a recent study released by the Urban Institute, more than 35% of Americans have debts and unpaid bills that have been reported to collection agencies. These adults owe an average of $5,178.00. The full study can be found here.
The study reveals that the East South Central census region (which includes Kentucky) has the second-highest percentage of people with a debt in collections, with 41.3% of people having an account in collections.
Every case is different, and if you are considering bankruptcy you should consult an attorney, but most of these types of debts can be discharged in bankruptcy.
It is also important to familiarize yourself with the protections offered by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), which applies to debt collectors, and limits the actions they can take in trying to collect a debt. I have litigated a large number of FDCPA cases, and it is vital that debt collectors be held accountable for violations of this important federal law.
One of the most common questions that we receive from people has to do with whether they can afford to file bankruptcy. The cost of filing a bankruptcy depends on what type of case you file, as well as the attorney fees involved with the filing. Some firms charge a flat fee for particular types of cases.
Other attorneys charge fees based on a review of each situation. For attorneys that use this approach, factors involved in determining attorney fees would generally include: type of case; number of creditors; property owned; as well as a general review of whether there are any complicated legal issues involved with the filing. My firm makes every effort to customize our attorney fees to fit each case, rather than using a flat fee approach.
When you sit down to discuss your case with an attorney, find out what the attorney will charge, as well as what the attorney will do for the fee that is charged.
One thing that attorneys do not have much control over are the filing fees charged by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. In most cases, anyone attempting to file bankruptcy must also pay a filing fee to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Currently (July 2014) a Chapter 7 bankruptcy has a filing fee of $335.00, and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy currently has a filing fee of $310.00.
However, there are situations where you can pay these filing fees over time, and in some cases, the Bankruptcy Court will eliminate the fee completely. If you visit the US Courts website, you can find links to the official bankruptcy forms.
Form B3A (Official Form 3A) allows debtors to pay the filing fee in up to four installments, after the filing of the case.
Form B3B (Official Form 3B) allows the debtor to request that the Bankruptcy Court eliminate the filing fee. This is only available in a Chapter 7 case, and cannot be used in a Chapter 13. Whether you qualify for this depends on your income and family size.
Serving all of Central & Eastern Kentucky, Noah R. Friend Law Firm, PLLC focuses on FDCPA, bankruptcy, consumer rights, federal civil and criminal litigation, as well as state and federal appeals.


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Bomberman Hero from Hudson was previously released on the Nintendo 64 and can now be downloaded directly to the Wii for 1,000 points ($10). The gamer has players using lots of bombs to save Princess Millian from the evil Garaden Empire.
G. G. Series Horizontal Bar from Genterprise can be downloaded to the DSi for 200 points ($2). This gymnastics simulator has players jumping from bar to bar to do fancy tricks.
Go Series Earth Saver from Gamebridge can be downloaded to the DSi for 500 points and has players landing on a meteorite that is on a collision course with Earth to destroy it.
Heavy Fire: Black Arms from Teyon can be downloaded to the Wii for 500 points ($5). This shooter has players blasting at the Fuerza de Voluntad weapons cartel to stop illegal arms trading in South America... by shooting a lot.
JellyCar 2 from Disney can be downloaded to the DSi for 500 points ($5), once again allowing players to drive a gelatinous through a number of levels and lots of jumps.
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Edward Waters College (EWC) students, faculty, administrators, staff, and special guests gathered on the first floor of the Centennial Building of the Main Library for the official opening of the new front door to the research community, EWC’s Center for Undergraduate Research (CUR). Edward Waters College is a member of the National Council on Undergraduate Research, and members share a focus on providing high-quality and collaborative undergraduate research, scholarly, and creative inquiry opportunities for faculty and students.
The opening of the Center for Undergraduate Research, is a part of the physical manifestation of the Emerging Eminence agenda, which is a major milestone for EWC’s research strategic direction. In addition to serving as the research front door to the college, CUR anchors EWC as “best in class,” which the institution predicts will increase its competitive profile and attract high-achieving students.
After the ribbon-cutting, guests were able to explore the resources and facilities. The Center for Undergraduate Research will be bustling at EWC. The Center will host the Inaugural Conference on Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ Research Initiatives at Edward Waters College on Friday, April 5, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. This will be the first conference of its kind to be held on an HBCU campus. Additionally, the CUR will house two peer reviewed journals. The Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry will be EWC’s academic journal, providing an opportunity for undergraduate students to publish their scholarly papers on a local, national, and international level; in addition, EWC’s students—and students globally—are encouraged to submit for publication consideration. Moreover, the Journal of HBCU’s Research Initiatives at Edward Waters College will publish select faculty, staff, administrators, and graduate student papers globally.
“Indeed, we are becoming a destination institution of Emerging Eminence, and we will continue to work with great vigor and focus towards providing the students we serve with a higher educational experience that is Nulli Secundus—Second to None!,” President Faison professed.


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My Original Witches Magick Candles are back!
The Black Witches Magick Candle is traditionally used for sacred ceremony and ritual. Witches have used candles for centuries and they have a long and interesting history in religious worship, magic and folklore. They light the way to the sacred, they dispel the forces of darkness, they are associated with ghosts and the dead, they can find buried treasure, and they play a role in incubated dreaming. Black candles are traditionally used for vanquishing, binding and renewal spell workings, but they are also used for high magick, luck in love and money drawing rituals. You also need to banish that which no longer serves in order to bring in the good positive flow.
As part of the preparation for your candle magic spell, anoint the candle with a corresponding ritual oil, concentrating on the intention of your spell. You can also carve your intention or spell directing onto the surface of the candle with a safe carving tool. Re-light the candle nightly concentrating on your intention and chanting aloud any ritual spell chant you may have composed for your intentional spell.
Witches Magick Candles are made from all natural wax, pure essential oils, essence oils, pure cotton wick and free from harmful additives, animal and poly based products. I always use a high amount of oils to ensure a high scent throw while lit or not lit placed within your sacred space. Perfect for spell casting and rituals of most any kind, each candle is adorned with a silver pentacle pendant piece.
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This week should accelerate Garoppolo’s learning curve.
Even though he’s been here a month, quality practice snaps are hard to get in the middle of a season. Wednesday’s practice was the first time Garoppolo has worked with San Francisco’s first-team offense from start to finish. He’s thrown to starters such as receiver Marquise Goodwin and tight end George Kittle over the last month, but the vast majority of those passes have come during warm-ups, not in the context of Shanahan’s offense and not with anyone playing defense against them.
On Sunday Garoppolo not only will make his third-ever NFL start, he’ll do so at Soldier Field – about 25 miles from where he grew up. He expects to have “a ton” of family and friends in the stands, but Shanahan said he wasn’t worried that the location of Garoppolo’s first start would add a troubling layer of pressure to his week.
The bigger concern is making sure Garoppolo can operate the game plan smoothly and efficiently, perhaps to the point where he can leave his wristband on the sideline.


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At the end of the day, these unique green and red cufflinks make your french cuff a centerpiece, which sure is better than cufflinks that are "more of the same". At FrenchCuffed we just want to make affordable cufflinks that will make you smile and these Martian Manhunter Cufflinks are sure to bring a knowing smile from anyone that checks them out. These cufflinks are sensational as a gift idea for your overdressed boss, whether that be for a complete set of groomsmen, something to wear at work or for no specific reason at all.
These Martian Manhunter Cufflinks are supremely dapper and the green and red face of these cufflinks will add distinctive style to any french cuffed shirt. If you are a fan of J'onn J'onzz, DC Comics, Justice League, JLA, Green Martian or simply Martian Manhunter, would you ever take them off?


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With Easter fast approaching, it means that it’s time to get creative (especially with the kids)!
Worried that you don’t have enough planned to keep your little ones entertained during the holidays? Then make sure you buy our April issue even if it’s just for our DIY section. Our craft pages are full of fun ideas that will keep your kids busy at home.
Not only will these crafts make for a fun afternoon activity, but they’ll take care of your Easter decorations in the process. So if you love our Easter crafts as much as we do and want to let your kids have a go at it, download these templates to make it easier.
And if you want to get crafting for Easter but came here before seeing the magazine, make sure you get yourself a copy of our April issue before it gets taken off the shelf on 14 April 2019.


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I wonder how well I know it.
If I'm asked their names, I don't know.
I don't know things that are only written in textbooks.
It is the islanders' treasure.
I don't know what's the best thing to do.
Little by little I have been changed by the sea.
It isn't shown on TV or played on the radio.
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If you have people in the military and/or you enjoy collecting humorous drinking vessels, Etsy seller Derek Swager’s shop is a good find. He sandblasts and etches his designs on 25 oz. bar quality glass mugs. Custom orders available.
Hank the Beer Tank is a portable kegerator. You can plug it to a 12/24V DC or 110-240V AC outlet. It can chill beer down to 0ºF and keep it there thanks to its circulation blowers. It also has a detachable tap tower and a digital thermostat.
Combining smooth hefeweizen wheat beer with real grapefruit, Schöfferhofer brews up a fantastic warm-weather drink that’s light enough to be refreshing and not weigh you down. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart.
Here’s how you warm up mankind to human augmentation. Salta Beer claims it replaced a lost tooth of three rugby players with a metal one that doubles as a bottle opener. We’d rather have it on our hands, but we guess this works too.
A favorite beer for over 100 years in Mexico, Montejo’s golden lager is available now in the U.S. for the first time. It’s light-bodied, crisp and perfect for hot Summer days and for cooling off your mouth from spicy salsas and moles.
The Arctican’s double-wall insulation is good enough to keep 12oz. cans cool, but freeze the cooling core and twist it in and you’ll get a chilled drink for up to 3 hours. Your drink could even end up being colder than when you started drinking it.
The perfect thirst quencher for hot Summer days at the beach or by the barbeque, Coors Light Citrus Radler is a remarkably easy to drink beer, with just the right hint of natural citrus flavor to add a little zest to its smooth and clean body.
Redditor Blackl3ird made beer plumbing in his house. PVC pipes house the tubes that connect his homemade kegerator to a dispenser on his living room wall. Computer fans route the cool air from the kegerator to the pipes.
DrinkTanks’ Juggernaut is a 1-gallon double wall vacuum insulated growler. It works best with the Kegulator, a CO2 regulator that uses food-grade CO2 cartridges. The Kegulator also works with DrinkTanks’ 64oz. growler.
It’s fun and easy to use Burton’s Beeracuda outdoors year round. Keep a tidy six pack of cold cans in the insulated sleeve, and reward yourself for your efficiency by placing a bonus can for yourself in the koozie-enhanced shoulder strap.
These wood maps collect bottle caps from your favorite beers, turning an empty span of wall into a cool, personalized piece of art. Whether you’re a road warrior, international traveler or like to drink close to home, there’s a map for you.
No you aren’t tipsy, you’re just looking at a clever glass which holds 12 ounces of your favorite beer. Bonus points for being able to enjoy the head instead of bottle swigging like you we usually do. Or, maybe you are plastered.
An all-in-one beer brewing machine. Newbies can simply order ingredients from Brewie and let the machine handle the rest, while experienced brewers can use their own ingredients and tweak Brewie’s parameters to their liking.
A more intense take on Mike’s Hard malt beverages, Mike’s Harder ups the alcohol content to 8% ABV. This one tastes like a bright apple cider with cinnamon red hots sprinkled in, and is packaged in amusing fan-designed cans.
This leakproof, powdercoated stainless steel container holds up to 64 ounces of your favorite brew, keeping it perfectly chilled for up to 24 hours. Also works to keep hot beverages warm up to 12 hours.
Graphic artist Txaber envisions a smart new way to package beer cans and bottles – showing off the color of their contents using vibrant Pantone swatches. Though we’re not sure that imperial stout really that color.
So you’ve been tasked with bringing beer to the party. You could bring the bottles in the cardboard pack they came in, but what are you, a caveman? The only way to carry beer is in this top-secret briefcase. Handcuffs sold separately.
Sometimes a six-pack or twelve-pack just won’t do, so the guys at Austin Beerworks decided to go just a few better with an 82lb. pack filled with 99 cans of their Anytime Ale. Available in limited quantities to social media followers.
A dramatic time-lapse demonstration of the fermentation process in the making of Sierra Nevada’s Bigfoot Ale, with massive batches of bubbling hops, yeast and wort rising and falling on their way to becoming delicious beer.
What’s better than a creamy head on your beer? A beer slushie, that’s what. Kirin Ichiban’s machine turns beer into a slushie that you can then use to top off a glass of beer, helping it stay cool for up to 30 minutes longer.
While you might be tempted to pry open a bottle of beer with your teeth, it’s probably best left to the professionals. Let this cast iron, wall mount skull bottle opener do the work for you, and save yourself a visit to the dentist.
Despite bottle openers being everywhere these days, they’re still not always there when you need them. These pint glasses ensure you’ve always got one handy, since it’s built right into the base of the glass. Also opens twist-offs.
Keep your beer nice and cool year round without need for refrigeration. The eCool takes advantage of the natural temperature change below ground, feeding new cans to the top with a simple crank mechanism. Holds 24 cans.
Meriwether’s beer bottle carrier is crafted from western red cedar wood, with a copper bottle opener. For an extra $15, they’ll inscribe the bottom, so it makes a great gift – especially when loaded up with the recipient’s favorite brew.
While most beer bottles end up being recycled or trashed, Russian designer Constantin Bolimond envisions durable wood and plastic bottles which could double as bowling pins once you’re done enjoying their contents.
A follow-up to the Old Milwaukee promo in which a couple of dudes use a variety of superfluous and unnecessarily foam-inducing methods to pass each other a can of brew. Refresh your memory with part one here.
Designed to make brewing your own beer, cider or mead easy, HopBox offers hand-built brewing kits that include equipment, starter ingredients, brewing instructions, rustic wood stands and even bottles for your finished product.
The Beer Glass Froster uses carbon dioxide to cool mugs or glasses within seconds. It comes with a clamp for mounting on a bar or counter top and three AAA batteries for its LED light. CO2 tank not included.
Think IPAs are too bitter? Try Magic Hat’s latest craft brew, an India Pale Lager that starts off with a touch of citrus and bitterness, but follows with a smooth, malty finish. A great beer you can drink all night.


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The Granville County Animal Shelter and Animal Control could not achieve the success that they have been enjoying without the tireless dedication and effort from our wonderful volunteers. Come out to enjoy hot dogs, desserts, and refreshments while they last. Thank you from all the Granville County Animal Shelter and Animal Control staff!
The Granville County Animal Shelter will be closed to the public Wednesday April 17, 2019 for a staff development day. Granville County Animal Control will still be available all day for emergency calls for service.
Granville County Animal Shelter depends of volunteers to help achieve our goals. Please come out to learn more about volunteering at Granville County Animal Shelter. This is mandatory to volunteer.

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If your business is struggling to meet its goals or having issues with communication, teamwork or strategic planning, then it just might be time to hire a business coach to get you back on the right track.
Similar to the way a sports coach helps athletes improve their game; a business coach provides support and advice to help businesses identify ways to improve the efficiency. The coach works with you to improve leadership, employee accountability, teamwork, sales, communication, goal setting, strategic planning and more.
According to Fisher, she first conducts a needs analysis to identify where the business wants or needs to move forward by using focus and accountability. Then she helps leadership narrow down the activities that the business can commit to that will lead to the results they are looking for and, ultimately, create and execute the strategies that will achieve those activities. Key metrics are then checked either weekly or biweekly to ensure everyone is on track or if anything needs to be changed.
A critical factor of business coaching is accountability. A business coach is not a consultant. They don’t do the work for a business. Their job is instead to focus on the end result and remind the business why that is vital and to help the business stay committed.
Fisher stressed that business coaching is much different from consulting in that a consultant evaluates and then makes suggestions that advise the client what he or she should do. A business coach works like a partner with a business to measure performance, watch for gaps and work to close them, all while keeping eyes on the target and working to improve the business’ game.
On a typical day, Fisher asks a lot of questions. She meets her clients wherever they are most comfortable and gets to business doing a complimentary strategy session to find out what that client needs and what they want to make better in the business.
The bottom line is that business coaching is a relationship between the coach and the client. A business coach is the person the business goes to for guidance and support who helps figure out what’s stopping someone from creating the business he or she wants.
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The Legion of Mary (Latin: Legio Mariae) is an international association of the faithful of the Catholic Church who serve the Church on a voluntary basis. It was founded in Dublin, Ireland, as a Roman Catholic Marian Movement by layman Frank Duff. Today between active and auxiliary (praying) members there are over 10 million members worldwide making it the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church.
The main apostolate of the Legion consists in activities directed towards all men and women, young and old, rich and poor as well as people from the margins of society (homeless, prostitutes, prisoners etc.) and towards non-Catholics. The members of the Legion are primarily engaged in the performance of the Spiritual Works of Mercy rather than works of material aid.


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Deportation of those convicted of crimes has become a major focus of Federal immigration authorities.
Over the past three years the numbers of persons expelled from the US has gone up markedly.
South Florida criminal defense lawyers are increasingly asked what can be done.
Florida law permits criminal pleas to be withdrawn if deportation is a direct result of a guilty plea and deportation consequences were not clearly explained by the sentencing judge.
The 4th District in Florida, which hears appeals from Fort Lauderdale (Broward) and Palm Beach pronounced the rule: Failure to advise of immigration or deportation consequences of a plea to a criminal charge can be grounds to withdraw a plea. The defendant must allege and prove that 1. You were not advised of the deportation consequences of a plea 2. That the plea alone subjects you to deportation 3. The motion to withdraw the plea is “timely”.
If you are facing federal removal proceedings contact a Florida criminal defense attorney for a consultation. The area is complex so take the time to speak to a criminal attorney with immigration experience.