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This popular tour is great for travellers who want to do lots of hiking and also cover a lot of ground in a jeep. On this tour, we take you to a variety of locations, allowing you to expierience the full diversity of Wadi Rum. You will hike and scramble in some of Wadi Rum's most impressive areas such as Rakkabt Canyon, Burdah Rock Bridge, and Jebel Khasch. Each night will be spent enjoying delicious Bedouin meals and hospitality.
The tour will start from the Wadi Rum Village, scrambling up through Rakkabt Canyon. On this trail, we will see nice views of Rum Village, Jebel Rum and Valley of Um Ishrin. This trail takes about 2 hours to complete. After the canyon, we continue to the sand dune area, where we will have lunch and rest with Bedouin tea. After lunch we will be picked up by a jeep. With the jeep, we will visit many of the famous sites of Wadi Rum including Lawrence's House and Khazali Canyon.
Following the jeep tour, we will make our way to the camp. After the sunset, you will gather in our big tent where we serve a buffet style meal of traditional Bedouin dishes. After dinner, you can enjoy the pleasant atmosphere as your guide plays some local music on a traditional instrument. When you are ready for bed, you can head back to your private tent or camp out beneath the starry night sky.
Day 2: After breakfast, we start by taking the jeep to Burdah Bridge. We will scramble up to the arch and make our way across. Next,we go down via the same route or, if you are really comfortable with heights, by a long crack back to the starting point. After descending, we will find a shady place to stop for lunch and Bedouin tea.
After lunch, we will go by jeep to the White Desert. This area has landscapes that are unique in the Wadi Rum Protected Area. We will make stops at the Bedouin dams, the small bridge, and Qatar Spring. Afterwards, we will head back to the camp for the evening. We will serve another traditional meal before settling in for the night.
Day 3: After breakfast we will drive to Jebel Khasch. This mountain is found in a remote area. We will scramble to the ridge and walk across for a couple of areas. There are fantastic views in all directions. When we get back down, we will find a pleasant place with a nice view to stop for lunch. After lunch we will continue to Am Ingoir Canyon and to the High Place. Here you will have some great hiking and photo-taking opportunities with fantastic views of the landscapes.
After the High Place, we will drive to the ideal place to watch the magnificent sunset. After the sunset we will go back to the camp for our final dinner together. After dinner, you can enjoy the evening in the desert before going to bed.
Day 4: Breakfast will be served around 7:00. After breakfast, we will drive back to the Rum Village, arriving around 8:30.


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Come to Cumberland Kia and find the new Kia car of your dreams! Cumberland Kia in Cookeville, TN is a great place to find a wide selection of amazing new Kia vehicles for sale as well as expert Kia auto service, hassle-free vehicle financing, and a large assortment of genuine Kia auto parts and vehicle accessories. Shop the entire new Kia lineup at Cumberland Kia and get acquainted with the amazing new Kia Optima, Kia Sedona, Kia Rio, Kia Forte, Kia Soul, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, and Kia Cadenza. You will love the amazing value and high-end look and feel that every new Kia possesses; when you test drive any of these vehicles at Cumberland Kia, you will get to experience all the great features and amenities first hand!
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POLL RESULTS: Ought to a Well-known Actor Be the Subsequent James Bond?
Home Movies News POLL RESULTS: Ought to a Well-known Actor Be the Subsequent James Bond?
As filming continues on Daniel Craig’s last bow in Bond 25, Chris Hemsworth made feedback about being within the function, which raised an fascinating query: Ought to the following James Bond be performed by a well-known title actor? ComingSoon.web requested its readers this very query, together with an inventory of potential large names to select from, and almost 4000 of you responded! Try the official outcomes of the ballot beneath!
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Ought to a well-known actor be the subsequent James Bond?
This was a fairly divisive ballot, with a recognized actor desire edging out an unknown actor. Appears our readers barely desire somebody they know within the function of 007. All this even supposing on the time he was forged Daniel Craig was not a lot of a recognized amount within the States, together with his most well-known roles being supporting components in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Highway to Perdition and Munich, in addition to a lead function in Matthew Vaughn’s low price range crime drama Layer Cake.
Which well-known actor would you most wish to see as James Bond?
Superman actor Henry Cavill was simply forward of perennial favourite Idris Elba, with Hemsworth coming in third just a bit behind Elba. Bottoming out had been Break up and X-Males star James McAvoy and Physician Unusual thesp Chiwetel Ejiofor. In fact a mere ballot is just not going to affect Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli of Eon Productions after they make the last word selection to rent the following James Bond.
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Returning forged members for the following James Bond journey embody Daniel Craig as Agent 007, Ralph Fiennes (Skyfall), Lea Seydoux (Spectre), Naomie Harris (Moonlight) and Ben Whishaw (Paddington 2). Bohemian Rhapsody Oscar Winner Rami Malek will play the movie’s villain.
Bond 25 has seen its share of issues over the previous yr. It was initially to be directed by Danny Boyle, who exited the venture abruptly this summer season over artistic variations. This delayed manufacturing whereas the studio was pressured to seek for new administrators, earlier than ultimately touchdown on Cary Joji Fukunaga, greatest recognized for guiding the primary season of HBO’s True Detective.
EON Productions and Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios not too long ago reached an settlement with Common Footage to associate on the worldwide launch of the 25th James Bond movie. The superspy’s earlier outing, Spectre, opened in U.S. theaters on November 16, 2015. The movie earned $200 million domestically and $680.6 million internationally, for a worldwide whole of $880.7 million.
The as-yet-untitled Bond 25 is because of hit cinemas on April eight, 2020.
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Danzig - "Circle of Snakes"
I loved the first two Danzig records and then sort of didn’t hear much of them the next 5. Here we are in 2004 and number 8! The CD opens with the dark, eerie "Wotan’s Procession". Next up is "Skin Carver", a very heavy dark song, ready for the next Wes Craven movie! This is back to the classic first album feel for sure and a pretty cool production sound as well. Vocals are deep in the center of the music where they should be, rather than way out front. There are some extremely cool guitar riffs from Tommy Victor (PRONG), a bit Zakk Wylde like at times. "Circle of Snakes", the title track, is brutal as well. "1000 Devil’s Reign" is a more melodic track most likely to get any radio play with the melodic singing. It has a great doomy riff and groove though. "Skull Forest" is a slow building ballad. "Hellmark" is the fastest hard driving track on the CD and classic Danzig sound. He really belts out the lyrics! "When We Were Dead" has one of the coolest guitar riffs I have heard in a while and is very doomy! "Night Be Sodom" is very Samhain like. "My Darkness" is a really melodic doom song. "Netherbound" is a riff right out of the Solitude Aeternus book. "Black Angel-White Angel" closes the CD. I was damn impressed with this effort. Danzig is back to the roots of evil.
For more information you can visit the Danzig web site at: http://www.danzig-verotik.com.


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The following example returns the seating capacity for each venue in the VENUE table, with the results ordered by capacity (high to low). The FIRST_VALUE function is used to select the name of the venue that corresponds to the first row in the frame: in this case, the row with the highest number of seats. The results are partitioned by state, so when the VENUESTATE value changes, a new first value is selected. The window frame is unbounded so the same first value is selected for each row in each partition.
For California, Qualcomm Stadium has the highest number of seats (70561), so this name is the first value for all of the rows in the CA partition.
The next example uses the LAST_VALUE function instead of FIRST_VALUE; otherwise, the query is the same as the previous example. For California, Shoreline Amphitheatre is returned for every row in the partition because it has the lowest number of seats (22000).

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text: Prime Snax, Inc was incorporated 2006. It was the combining of Chipper Snax, Inc and Meat Snacks, Inc. Now operating under the Prime Snax umbrella, we offer various flavors and cuts of beef jerky including AZ Jacks Brand, Chipper Snax Brand, Desert Star Brand, Nature Snack Organic and Private Labels. The combined experience of key management is over 100 years in the meat snack industry. We love developing, producing and marketing meat snacks products.


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As a first post, I want to share about my decision to start one of my biggest adventures of 2015: my Yoga Teacher Training.
I started practicing yoga many years ago during my University years. Straight away I understood that this could give me the kind of mental state I was looking for. At that time, my mind was quite chaotic: I didn’t know what to do in my life, felt lost and overwhelmed by responsibility and went through a very emotional and tough period. Suddenly, everything had become too much for me, too big, too intense. I didn’t want to grow up, become an adult and take responsibility for my decisions or choices. I remember that I preferred staying motionless instead of taking any decision. Choices for me were too difficult and all seemed hugely significant and life changing, even when really they weren’t.
It was in this space that I decided to embrace the yoga practice, as I became aware that it was more than just physical activity. But rather, there is no separation between the mat and my life – they are one and the same. How I grapple with my yoga practise on the mat is how I grapple with my life.
I have always had a certain attention and love for spiritual activities and self research. In my family, my mum has always pushed me to really discover myself and develop my emotional intelligence. However, when I had my first yoga class I didn’t know what to expect.
I had always thought of myself as being a very clumsy person, lacking coordination and focus, having a hyperactive mind. In other words, my self esteem at that time was not at its best.
However, I decided to trust my yoga teacher who told me that yoga is a great journey and that it would change my life. I embraced this new adventure and since my very first yoga class, I loved the sensation I gained - the space that this practice creates in my mind, body and spirit.
At that time, everything seemed very complicated. Managing my thoughts seemed so difficult. That’s why I continued with my yoga practice. Step by step I realised that something was changing in me. I started developing peace of mind, my mind chatter reduced and I really started noticing how much I was judging myself and the people around me. Yoga gave me a great gift of acceptance of myself and the world around me.
For all these reasons, after moving from Switzerland to the UK I finally decided that it was the time for me to bring my practice to the next level. I can’t even tell you how scared and unsecure I was. I still feel that gaining confidence is a life journey. Sometimes I ask myself why I decided to become a yoga teacher when there are plenty around who are for sure are more experienced than me. I still have the same answer though: I know that all I want is to share this great practise which empowers me every time I am on the mat and which gives me the opportunity to discover myself and really share my love.
As a wide eyed koala I am now willing to acknowledge my insecurities and see them all as part of the journey. I remain curious and open to all new discoveries. I hope you come along and enjoy the journey with us!


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This event is sponsored by Tsechen Chokhor Ling, a Sakya center located in Arcadia, California.
Ven. Lama Kunga Rinpoche will kindly offer the empowerment of GREEN TARA in the Atisha tradition. This event is sponsored by the sangha members of Tharpa Cho Ling, the retreat center of Ewam Choden in Upper Lake, CA. Everyone is welcome. The empowerment may be received with the intention of practice or only as a blessing. A sadhana for practice will be available. Also, Ven. Lama Kunga Rinpoche will give a Buddhist refuge ceremony to newcomers.
Requested Donation is $25.00. Dana (offering) to the Lama is separate.
For further information, please contact Max at 707-275-9435.
Green Tara ((Drolma སྒྲོལ་མ, in Tibetan) is a Bodhisattva of enlightened activity and purified energy.
Khenpo Migmar Tseten will kindly explain the profound meanings of two essential Buddhist texts—the Heart Sutra, which underlies the Mahayana path, and the Four Noble Truths, the basis for all Buddhism. These events are suitable for everyone and open to the public. They are an excellent introduction to Buddhist philosophy and views for beginners, and an opportunity for practitioners to reinforce and deepen their understanding.
The Heart Sutra is the most important Mahayana wisdom training of the Buddha. The Sutra explicitly explains the ultimate truth of emptiness and implicitly shows the graduated path of meditation to go beyond samsara and nirvana. Learning the Heart Sutra also helps to perfect the Mahayana and Vajrayana sadhana practice. Khenpo Migmar will explain the essence of The Heart Sutra based on his forthcoming book, The Wisdom Gone Beyond.
Saturday, August 16th–from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
There will be a break for lunch with some snacks provided by the Center and potluck from people attending.
Requested donation of $50. for the day. Dana (offering) to the Lama is separate.
The Four Noble Truths are regarded as the central teaching of the Buddhist tradition and provide the framework upon which all other Buddhist philosophy and meditation are based. These Noble Truths are the truth of suffering, the origin of suffering, the cessation of suffering, and the path leading to nirvāṇa. Although we may already be familiar with this core doctrine, by repeatedly studying the Four Noble Truths and their sixteen corresponding aspects, our realizations on the spiritual path can become more transformative and profound. To further study about the Four Noble Truths, please read Lama Migmar’s newest book Awakening to the Noble Truth, which can be purchased on Amazon.
Sunday, August 17th—from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Requested donation of $30. for the afternoon. Dana (offering) to the Lama is separate.
He is the author, editor and translator in a series of four Vision books and of the Treasures of the Sakya Lineage. His newest book, just published last month, is called Awakening to the Noble Truth. It’s a teaching on the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.
Ven. Lama Kunga Thartse Rinpoche will kindly offer the three empowerments known together as the Rigsum Gompo. They are Vajrapani, Manjushri, and Avalokiteshvara. The empowerment of the three Bodhisattvas will be given in a special one-day Rigsum Gompo empowerment.
The empowerment will be followed by a special teaching on the Sadhana practice by Lama Kunga Rinpoche.
DAY AND TIME—Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 1:00 pm Please come early to register.
The donation for the day is $60 and $45 for Ewam Choden members. Dana (offering) to the Lama and monastic helpers is separate.
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Stress is a reality of being human. A small amount is okay, it means you’re a perfectly normal and functioning human being. It’s when the stress becomes overwhelming that it becomes a problem. When your mental and physical health begins to take a toll, then it’s time to take action. This month is dedicated to stress – identifying in, learning about it, and managing it.
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Lucy's Lounge: lucy loves cafe irie. the coffee shop.
lucy loves cafe irie. the coffee shop.
My outfit today is my favourite dress.
It is made from old lace and wedding dresses.
all her clothes are made from vintage fabric.
The photo is at the beach in Wexford .
however I didn't feel happy enough with them to send for her magazine.
My post today is about my journey to become a coffee shop owner.
It is such hard work.
4 weeks ago we opened.
Every week has been a massive learning curve.
The amount of guidelines and rules you have to follow is to put it nicely very trying.
The amount of money you have to spend to reach and maintain these standards is unbelieveable.
In ireland we are in the midst of a bad recession.
Our government is anti business, they give no assistance to small operators like myself .
They see opening a business as another opportunity to impose more taxes.
Enjoy my photos and I hope you can come and visit some time.
by our lovely customers and their kindness.
tarot reading available in the afternoons.
rory always in the kitchen at parties.
the coffee shop sells vegetarian food .
everything is freshly made every day.
Your coffee shop looks amazing. Sorry the expenses have been high so far... Small biz is HARD.
I forgot to say how much I love that dress!!!
damn, don't you know that by opening that awesome cafe, you're taking money away from the soul sucking McDonald's down the street? How could you? I try to support local business when ever I can, it's getting harder and harder.
Well done on getting the cafe up and running. If it's vegetarian I'll definitely be popping in if I ever get back to Dublin.
PS My bag isn't for sale, it gets more love than I do!
Oh how wonderful and lovely your cafe is - a place to stay for the day indeed. Best wishes and may you thrive. Love my locals - you can't beat it at all - corporate is so cold and calculating. And your photie is glorious ... oooh I've gone on a bit lol!!
Your cafe looks so lovely, I wish I could teleport myself over there for lunch! I support local businesses whenever possible, but it's a tough go keeping your own business afloat.
I love your dress, and your headpiece.
My friend came back from Ireland and gave me the owl pin she purchased from your store, and the gift you sent. That was so thoughtful of you, Thank you!!
Yes, owning a business is hard work! And you put a lot of love into yours, I can see. Love your ivory dress! Thanks for sharing it all with Visible Monday.
What a lovely sentiment this dress must have. To think of the personal emotional connection that you have to the person who wore it before you.
Your shop looks fantastic, I wish I lived near. Following via GFC.
Your dress is wonderfully romantic Lucy, and suits you perfectly with that amazing headpiece. It's very Miss Haversham!
Congratulations on starting your café, how exciting, best of luck with it all.
Your coffee shop looks really fantastic.
Oh, Lucy, not good enough? Are you kidding me? You are amazing! I love this dress and your style in general. Such an artist! But I'm glad you've posted this here. I love this.
I hope you don't get too discouraged about your coffee shop. I really don't understand why there are so many rules! Hang in there. Soon you'll numb yourself to that end of things, I hope, and can focus on the things that bring you joy as you do to all the wonderful people who work/shop/play at your place.
I'm One of Vogoff's new fan and i would love to see a picture like yours (in that Lovely dress).
I would love to see a picture like that in Vogoff!

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The scandal made headlines in the United Kingdom this year, prompting an apology from British Prime Minister Theresa May and leading to the resignation of the country's home secretary. The Windrush generation of Commonwealth citizens have been denied healthcare, benefits, pensions and passports, stripped of their jobs and threatened with deportation despite being residents in the UK for decades. Dozens have even been wrongly deported.
Many came from African and Caribbean countries and arrived in Britain between 1948 and 1971 to fill labour shortages after World War II, under a rule allowing freedom of movement within the Commonwealth. For this Perspective interview, France 24 speaks to British activist and social commentator Patrick Vernon about the government’s handling of the crisis so far.

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State Senator Leroy Comrie was joined by community members and local civic leaders to protest the closing of the Chase Bank branch at 134-40 Springfield Blvd.
Springfield Gardens residents rallied with state Senator Leroy Comrie and other advocates Friday outside a Chase Bank slated to close, calling for the financial giant to reverse its decision.
Comrie was joined by Councilman I. Daneek Miller, Democratic Assembly nominee Alicia Hyndman, NAACP Jamaica branch president Leroy Gadsden, and a large number of residents and community members fighting to keep the branch located at 134-40 Springfield Blvd. open.
The Chase Bank branch is centrally located in the outdoor Pathmark Shopping Center at the intersection of Springfield and Merrick boulevards. It is adjacent to a walk-in medical clinic, a Pathmark supermarket and the community’s Municipal Credit Union (MCU).
During Friday’s rally, Comrie called upon Chase to reverse its decision given the groundswell of community support as well as the need for the financial institution.
Comrie’s fellow civic and community leaders voiced similar concerns during the rally regarding the effects the bank’s closure may have on the neighborhood.
Both Hyndman and Gadsden echoed the need for responsible banking and financial institutions like Chase Bank in underserved communities.
The impending closing of the Chase Bank branch is not the only change coming to this community hub. The neighboring Pathmark supermarket will soon be replaced by a Stop and Shop super store after Pathmark’s parent company, Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P), filed for bankruptcy in July.
“We hope that Chase will not abandon this community and remain a fixture for all who rely on it,” Comrie concluded.
Chase has three other branches located within a mile of the Springfield Gardens branch. A Chase representative declined to comment to The Courier on the matter.

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Given the popularity of digital marketing, forming a working relationship with a software & web development firm might be the smartest move that you make this year. Marketing agencies who partner with a development company can set themselves apart from the crowd by offering more services to their clients, making their clients happier, and saving their own time and money.
Marketing agencies often lack the client demand and the budget to justify hiring developers and other technical employees, so it's relatively rare for them to be full-time staff members at such a firm. Even if you retain a developer or two on your payroll, you likely can't employ the dozens of people with different skills and programming languages that you would need to cover all your bases.
What you can do, however, is work with a development firm on an "as needed" basis. By working with a development partner, you'll be able to provide your clients the technical expertise and the skill set that they're looking for.
Building a website or mobile app as part of the package that you offer to clients may be the key differentiator that lands you the next contract. Alternatively, if you're already providing these services with full-time developers but you're currently tasked to capacity, you can temporarily partner with a development firm to shoulder some of the load from new clients.
The first rule of marketing is "know your audience," and that applies to your own clients as well. Partnering with a development firm allows you to give clients the products and services that they truly need and want.
From web development and e-commerce sites to mobile apps and Salesforce integrations, the plugged-in marketing campaigns of today require serious tech talent to pull off. The development firm with whom you partner won't just do the grunt work to make it happen, they'll also serve as a source of knowledge for your clients' questions before, during and after the project.
Working with a development partner can also be a major advantage if you need to rescue a client's project that's showing signs of struggling. Projects can go underwater for any number of reasons: employees have too much on their plate; the skill set required is beyond developers' capabilities; a freelancer disappeared or a vendor went out of business. Your partner can help bail out the client, scoring you a massive PR win in the process.
Hiring a new employee is expensive ― first you have to spend time and effort interviewing, hiring and training them, and then you have to give them salary and benefits. On the other hand, the developers at the firm with whom you partner aren't on your payroll, and you already know that they have exactly the knowledge and experience you're looking for without having to get up to speed.
Working with a development partner also gives you more flexible pricing options, as best fits your business situation. Instead of paying a flat salary, you can be billed either hourly or per project, depending on how the task is formatted.
Many marketing agencies rely on software's like Jira for issue tracking and project management, but it's not necessarily the ideal solution for every organization. Jira's "jack of all trades" approach to project management means that the software can be overwhelming to new users and not optimized for customers in certain industries.
The right custom software development partner can build you a fully custom-built project management platform that will save the entire company time, from HR administrators to account managers and sales representatives.
Instead of spreading your important processes across multiple systems, you can easily integrate software such as QuickBooks for billing and PandaDoc for document management. You can easily keep track of the projects, timelines, reports and files for all of your clients in a single readily accessible location.
We've talked a lot about the right partner for your organization, but how exactly do you choose the right development partner? Before getting started, do your research: make sure that you check out prospective partners' testimonials, case studies and portfolios. In the meantime, compile a list of your internal requirements and specifications — the "must haves" for any partner — as well as the most important pain points in your business processes that can feasibly be addressed by custom software.
Joining forces with a custom software development company can be a game changer for marketing firms looking to attract and retain tech-conscious clients. Not only can your choice of partner create custom-built solutions for your clients, they can also develop for your own company's needs and save you time and money in the process. As a result, you'll expand your service offerings, save time and money, and continue to grow your business.


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Asked to post a joke, I could not resist a few jabs at politicians. And yes, some are honest and caring; but good jokes make you think clearly as well as laugh.
Hope you found something to chuckle and think about. Stay strong, not easy in our politicized world.
Kids of all ages love jokes. Laughing together bonds. When kids start reading, you can begin helping kids think about the meaning behind the jokes. Also important to keep jokes kind.
Ha Ha Ha ; Tell us a joke! Knock-knock joke, long story with an unexpected punchline, great zinger — all jokes are welcome!
So given my feelings about the current state of political affairs here and abroad, I decided to pick on politicians. I don’t ordinarily like jokes that poke fun at a specific group of people. Over generalizing. However, thought I would be forgiven for this.


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Gordon has once again booked the Scout Hut in Mere Green on Sat 16th March 2019 for the next Sharing Day.
I'm delighted to be inviting Ken Nicol as my special sharing day guest on March 16th at the usual Scout Hall venue in Mere Green Sutton Coldfield.
Ken is a great guitar and banjo player, a singer song writer whose pedigree encompasses his long history in Steeleye Span along with session work and stints with the Albion Band and Magna Carta.
Ken is great performer, who has his own signature FYLDE guitar which many of you who know of these great guitars is something very special. Ken is also a brilliant golfer so my pal Clive Carroll tells me! Oh, and he also plays a Uke!
The chosen piece for the day is a personal favourite - Fiona's Smile.
The format for the day with be a brief selection of tunes from yours truly followed by a detailed look at our chosen piece for the day, Fiona's Smile. There will be the usual Q&A on any related guitar subject be it technique, performance, composition, what have you. Also throughout the afternoon there will the chance to "share" YOUR playing with us.
Ken will join in the afternoon to play for us and answer any of your questions, but the main thrust will be his playing. I hope he brings his banjo with him as well as his FYLDE!
As usual, please contact Sue Holton as soon as possible at ggiltrap+sharingday@gmail.com with any questions or to book your place and I'll send you the full information and PDF of the piece. Cost for the day is £100.


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You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn about the latest happenings with Rebuild, Philadelphia’s citywide initiative to reinvigorate neighborhood parks, recreation centers and libraries. Through the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars, Rebuild is committed to revitalizing public spaces, empowering and engaging communities, and promoting diversity and economic opportunity in the design and construction industries.
Join us for a briefing from Ms. Strong on Rebuild’s goals, the site selection and user group processes, and more!
Kira Strong joined the Rebuilding Community Infrastructure team of the City of Philadelphia as the Deputy Director of Design and Construction in 2016. Ms. Strong brings community transformation experience to this role, having served as the Vice President of Community and Economic Development for the People’s Emergency Center, a non-profit community development corporation in Philadelphia. Ms. Strong has served on several boards, including the Community Design Collaborative and the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, and has been honored as a 40 Under 40 by The Philadelphia Business Journal and a Rising Star Award recipient from the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations. She currently serves on the Slought Foundation board as well as on the Advisory Committees of the Community Design Collaborative and the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations. She holds an undergraduate degree from Hampshire College and a master’s degree in urban planning from Temple University.


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Watching a friend or loved one fall into an addiction can be painful — heartbreaking — to witness. However, there are many cases in which this process is long and slow, and with appropriate intervention can be stopped before it becomes even more serious. Here at Next Level Recovery, we have seen so many unique individuals who have all manifested addiction differently.
However, there are several habits that come up more often than others, which are all critical indicators of substance abuse. By knowing what these bad habits are and how to identify them early, you might be able to help rescue a friend or loved one from the firm grasp of addiction.
One very common habit that people who are moving towards addiction develop is isolating themselves from friends and family. Their isolation might occur for a number of reasons. Perhaps they feel like they want to hide their behavior from loved ones because of the stigma surrounding addiction, or perhaps the substance is giving them heightened anxiety, depression or paranoia.
Drug addiction can often lead to new, unhealthy friendships. This should be particularly noticeable in a small community like we have here in Salt Lake City. If you notice a friend of yours joining a new social circle, and feel like the new friends might be bad influences, don’t hesitate to say something about it. Rather than dropping your friend, now is more important than ever to reach out and make a connection.
If you spend a lot of time with a person, one of the most visible signs of addiction is having cravings — particularly for the substance. If you notice this person significantly increasing their desire to partake in the use of a substance, they might be slowly but surely developing an addiction. At their worst, it might take drug addiction treatment to minimize these cravings but a recovery center like Next Level Recovery can provide the resources and comfortable environment to help.


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This collection is of hundreds of maps of Wimbledon and different parts of Wimbledon. The museum has been able to assemble a comprehensive collection of almost all the available maps of Wimbledon. The maps are retained in protective sleeves with the catalogue number in the bottom right hand corner.
The hard back catalogue is in five ring binders. The catalogue number is based on the year of the map. The catalogue in digital form is in both Microsoft Access and Catalist.
For the millennium a book was produced “Wimbledon, a Surrey Village in Maps”, jointly by Richard Milward and the curator. This makes good use of the collection and is available from the Museum. A second publication “The Lull before the Storm” was produced in February 2002, which makes good use of the 1850 tithe appropriation map coupled with the 1841 Census.
We have not found a way of collecting contemporary maps, which today are mainly in digital form. The local Council for the Borough of Wimbledon were very generous in passing on to us out-of-date maps. This all finished in 1965 with the creation of the London Borough of Merton. Nowadays hard copies are very expensive, and even a registered charity has to pay royalty to the Ordnance Survey to reproduce them.


text: Strategy Director A lovely role working in a brand orientated agency, focusing on a breadth of high profile consumer, retail, technology and charity brands. You’ll need to have leanings towards brand strategy and an appreciation of good design work. However, this is far more than a design consultancy opening, this agency is innovative and ground breaking, managing as it does to combine elements of digital marketing, growth and innovation, branding and technology. They are renowned for their conviction and clarity with a defined point of view. Our client has a very supportive culture, a warm and sociable team, a great place to work. You’ll be looking to really contribute both commercially and culturally and to produce work that you are especially proud of. You’ll be someone who is immersed in all aspects of the way we live. You’ll have an intuitive understanding of clients, what they want and need and have the kind of substance, charm and energy to win people over at every level of an organisation. You may currently be working at an agency where there is a lack of leadership, focus or momentum. At this critical stage of your career, you’ll be looking to be really challenged, and you’ll be craving a place that can offer you genuine headroom for growth. There’s nothing cosmetic or hypocritical about this agency, this is that big opportunity you crave. Working on progressive briefs with leadership teams across the world, you’ll be a key part of a talented group of thinkers and makers. As a catalyst for change, you will be totally inspired and excited at the prospect of joining them! We look forward to sharing this very special opportunity with you.


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Exactly, Bandit1949. All we've been told is that there is a fix. "What is it and why is it suddenly there?" needs to be answered. Dell needs to be more transparent. How do I know it needs fixing? I didn't complain that it was doing such and such wrong. What is going to be fixed? How is the seemingly secret program going to be fixed? Why does Dell insist that we must remain ignorant and blindly do as they say?
Same problem on my new XPS 8700. DellDataVault.exe causing freeze up's. I would like to try your hotfix.
I got an annoying problem with my vestro 5460(win 8.1), a buzzing sound happened every 60 sec while watching videos on YouTube or other programs. While this happened "DelldataVault service" and "windows interrupt service routine coming up in my Task Manager. A similar problem was found in another post in this community--"Having a few recent problems with system processes." I'd pretty like to have this problem hot fixed.
I am very angry about this DellDataVault and all the other programs attached to it and our pre-downloaded software. I am getting mini-dumps 3 or 4 times a day! all these dumps are happening behind the scene. i only know they are/have happened via dell detect. then update then i go to system and there they are! this all started on feb 11, 2015! when behind the scene this and other updates were done. shame on the system software people! who pays for all the necessary work to remove/repair all these system mini dumps eg crash bits of data, registry files, etc. me! the computer was almost 2 grand! i maybe have 30 hours on it since may 1st, 2014. it is the model xps 8700, i7 4770,8gb cache 3.9ghz, amd 32gb ddr3 1600 mhz 256 ssd drive & 3tb regular sata. the dear amd hd r9 270 2gb gddr graphics card. the machine is junk. i have a 16 year old dell laptop that boots faster and runs my program faster. i also own a 2007- dell, duo core processor dimension e520 with xp (the real version) and in the last 5 yrs i have never had any cache dumps. i am not technically trained on computer software but i sure know about releasing products to the market before they are ready. it is the worst personal relations error a company can make. i tell 2 friends, etc etc. automobile manufacturers for example learned this fact, pr disacters. ps i read in pc's type magazines last week, that this new great system of system service was made so that dell can save money!
THE OPERATING SYSTEM IS *8.1 (*FACTORY INSTALLED. THE CONFIGURATION WAS DELL's! VERSUS CUSTOM MADE HENCE THERE RESPONSIBILITY TO MADE THE CONFIGURATION WORK.
NO NONSENSE ABOUT THIRD PARTY PARTS. LOL ALL OF IT IS 3RD PARTY STARTING FROM THE INTEL, i7 MICROPROCESSOR.
I need the fix too.
I am having this issue please forward the fix.
It looks like Dell Data Vault precipitated other problems. Recall I have two computers that started repeated blue screen crashes after it was installed.
On this one, Verifier (a Windows program) stressed the drivers during running and precipitated crashes. The culprit was an old driver for some backup software. I uninstalled that software and made sure the driver was not on the system. I also updated as many drivers as I could, through Device Manager and by going to the makers' web sites. Dell's web site was pretty hopeless. Some drivers are still around from pre-Windows 7 release.
The other computer is another storey. I uninstalled the same software and cleaned out the driver from everywhere it occurred. After a couple of days "stability", it now crashes frequently. Verifier shows problems with file system drivers, esp. fltmgr.sys (a Microsoft driver). I am stuck now. I have asked answers.Microsoft for help.
So Dell Data Vault was apparently not the problem, but it seems to have exacerbated other problems coming to the surface. Pretty poor software though to do that, it should coexist with existing software to be any good.
I read the link supplied by the Dell representative earlier in this posted "shouldiremoveit(dot)com."
PS: The should it remove it is more Adware on your computer. Read up on it.
Uninstalling Dell SupportAssist Agent will remove DDV, DDV Wizard and SupportAssistAGent. Also uninstall SupportAssist or I can provide a hotfix.


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This 2 Panel 2 Angle Composite Door not only looks the part, but it also performs to the optimum standard too!
Durable, highly secure, and incredibly heat efficient, this door is sure to make a stylish yet practical addition to your property for years to come.
Boasting two angled glass panels that are available in a wide range of stunning designs, as well as a selection of subtle and bold external door colours to choose from, this high impact door can be customised to meet your exact requirements - adding style and creativity to the entrance of your home.


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I am sure many of you have already started your cookie baking season. If not at least you've looked up or started to collect a few recipes that you would like to bake this year. Am I right?
If you are in full cookie baking swing I'd like to bring to your attention a wonderful cause started by the lovely Lydia over at The Perfect Pantry.
It all started a few years ago when Lydia and a few of her friends got together to bake cookies.
It seemed like they had baked a few too many and decided to call their local shelter to ask them what they thought about receiving a package of wonderfully baked and decorated cookies. You can guess - they were extremely pleased. These cookies had brightened up many peoples day.
Ever since then it has become somewhat of a tradition. Each year Lydia and friends get together and have a cookie baking and decorating party. Each cookie is carefully wrapped and then donated to a shelter. Imagine the smiles all around!
Lydia calls it Drop In & Decorate. It's simply a wonderful idea. Call up a few friends, bake a few cookies and then donate them to your nearest shelter. Then watch how this small gesture puts a sunny smile on someones face.
Lydia has also put together a helpful guide, which will show you how to host your own Drop In & Decorate party. This year she's even got King Arthur flour to sell a perfect Drop In & Decorate party kit.
So, if you are already in cookie baking fever why not have a party and help others. Drop on over to Lydia's blog and check out how you can host your own Drop In & Decorate party.
Meeta, thank you so very much for helping to spread the word!!!
Thanks ladies. This is a great idea and I am glad I am able to spread the word.


text: LG have yet another device up their sleeve. The Stylus 2 is a more budget-friendly stylus phones similar to Samsung’s Note series without the pricetag. They are now announcing an upgraded variant with an ARM chip that could be either a mid-range MediaTek or a Snapdragon 415 (or similar,) a 5.7-inch Full HD screen and a 16MP camera (in select regions,) as well as an 8MP front shooter. The RAM has similarly had an upgrade to 3GB and 32GB internal memory. Other specs include LTE, 3000mAh battery, and a fingerprint sensor. The Stylus 2 Plus runs Marshmallow out of the box, and will be making its way to Asia, South America, Europe and North America later this month.


text: I don't get a lot of time any more to create things just because or just for me, but this Halloween I wanted to make sure I did. I had a completely different dark vision I wan ted to create but, again, due to lack of time, I had to go a different route. I jumped in the car, headed to the local cemetery that, in the end, didn't work out. Once home I was still determined to make something so I scrounged around the AJBC archives and found this really old selfie that I knew would do the trick. As odd as this is- this self portrait makes me feel really alive. This is truly who I am. Doing things just a little different, going to a new level, playing. I love regular portraits, but this... this type of work is what calls me. I hope to really expand on this this year.


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Arlington, VA – To kick off Black History Month 2019, it is being revealed that a veteran MC will have an instrumental hand in detailing the life of one of America’s greatest writers.
Willie the Kid, one of DJ Drama’s original artists, has just signed on as a producer for the upcoming documentary, I Too Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled.
The film is slated for a 2020 release through PBS’ American Masters Series where Willie, his business partner Jonathan Jelks (pictured above on the L and BlakkKlansmen co-writer Kevin Willmott will highlight the poetry, novels, playwrights, social activism and of course, the Harlem Renaissance, that Hughes helped influence much of what we still revere about the arts to this very day.
“As an African American Writer and creative, my inspiration stems from the legacy of Langston Hughes,” Willie The Kid states today (February 1) on what would have been the late poet’s 117th birthday.
For more information about I Too Sing America: Langston Hughes Unfurled, visit the official website. A special promotional Theo “Tekh Togo” Jones-directed trailer can be seen above.
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Soaring numbers of patients are being admitted to hospital with gout triggered by obesity and heavy drinking.
The painful illness is known as the disease of kings as it afflicted a number of monarchs including Henry VIII.
Hospital admissions have almost doubled in a decade to more than 4,400 a year.
breakdown of food, beer and wine.
in the joints and cause pain and inflammation.
increased by 80 per cent in a decade in both countries.
In England in 1999-2000 there were 2,369 admissions but this had risen to 4,421 by 2008-09.
published in the journal Rheumatology.
Gout – a type of arthritis – is incredibly painful thanks to needle-shaped crystals, which form in and around joints – particularly the big toe – causing inflammation.
Historically, the disease was linked to wealthy people who could afford to binge on food and wine.
sometimes triggered by physical trauma or surgery.
– Sue – is believed to have suffered from the debilitating disease.
urine, with beer a particular issue.
Dr Philip Robinson, of the University of Queensland, who conducted the large study, says more and more people are being admitted to hospital for gout – with too many calories and not enough exercise common factors of the disease.
The study – published in journal Rheumatology – also showed gout sufferers often have other health problems – such as high blood pressure (39 per cent), diabetes (20 per cent) and heart disease (39 per cent).
Tam Fry, of the National Obesity Forum, said: 'This rise comes as no surprise – and its not just the elderly who are suffering.
'People have just about got the message that obesity may lead to Type 2 Diabetes and hypertension but they appear to be oblivious to the plethora of other conditions triggered by being unhealthily fat.
'Because of the age range, health professionals should take over opportunity warn their patients just how painful it is.
Staying up all night playing video games "puts teenagers at greater risk of diabetes"


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I recently had the opportunity to capture the cast from “Vengeance” , a western film written and directed by Victor Picena, during their horseback riding lessons in Norco, CA .
The experience was both exciting and admittedly therapeutic, and I was able to learn a lot about a horse’s character – a very important lesson if you ever want to photograph these beautiful creatures in action.
Horses are great to photograph, but if there’s one thing I learned is to always have an experienced horse handler with you. Although some horses are naturally calm or just very well-trained, you should always be alert and cautious. Don’t walk behind a horse (he might kick if he thinks you’re a threat), don’t make sudden or loud noises, and (in the words of our instructor’s daughter) “never EVER run around the horse, it will spook them out!”.
Stay calm, focused, and alert at all times. Always pay attention to the horse’s body language – it will help you understand what the horse is trying to communicate.
Slightly forward indicates that a horse is relaxed. If your horse’s ears are pricked forward, he may be feeling interested in, or maybe even threatened by his environment. If his ears indicate that he is feeling threatened, his nostrils will flare and his eyes will widen.
Ears that are flattened back are a clear sign that your horse is upset. If you are near your horse when you see this, move a safe distance away to protect yourself from injury.
If one ear is back, then your horse is likely listening to something behind him.
If your horse’s ears are to the side, that means that he is concentrating yet relaxed.
Eyes – Eyes will tell it all. You will be able to determine the horse’s mood just like you would in a human being. Keep in mind, horses have a panoramic view of their environment.
Tail – If the horse is agitated, you will see the tail swish quickly and aggressively; If the horse is happy you will see the tail raised.
Never use flash, and/or reflectors. When near horses, never use flash photography or reflectors. It can either be distracting or scary for the horse, which can be dangerous for you, the horse, or for the rider.
Avoid using a tripod and monopod – not because of the horse, but because the terrain of your surroundings. You will be walking on dirt, mud or grass.
Wear comfortable clothes, and a good pair of sturdy boots. Keep in mind there will be mud and dirt – so girls, no cute boots that you will regret damaging. Oh, and please avoid open toes!
Photographing horses can be so much fun when you stay cautious, and conscious – don’t forget to have fun and be creative!


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The Capital of Market Invention?
Washington D.C. and the greater metropolitan region are situated between the past and the future: people come from around the world to see the history, classic monuments, and storied institutions. But the city is also where people go when they want change or debate. It’s an environment that blends all sorts of ideas, people, and capital from around the world.
Our nation’s capital is positioned between the Potomac River and the Chesapeake Bay, two focal points of environmental effort. It’s also home to our Environmental Protection organization, so it makes sense that environmental science is an expanding industry. Lynker Technologies, one of the region’s fastest growing companies, offers scientific and technical services for environmental research projects. They’ve planned reservoirs, protected marine mammals, developed NOAA apps, and charted aquifer systems.
Another interesting innovator is CleanChoice Energy, a company that allows customers to instantly switch over to 100 percent clean, renewable energy. And the Clean Energy Leadership Institute, CELI for short, is an internationally-recognized nonprofit that works to educate and train the next generation of innovators and leaders in the clean energy industry.
The D.C. area is an obvious hotbed for fast-growing defense and aerospace companies like General Dynamics, Northrop Grumann, and Leidos. In an in-depth analysis of rising trends in the defense and aerospace field, Deloitte covered the collaboration between universities and manufacturing companies. Top schools like Virginia Tech are partnering with companies like Airbus and Aerojet Rocketdyne, as well as government agencies, to fill the growing void in aerospace R&D. Airbus, the company which is arguably dethroning Boeing, has its US headquarters in Herndon, VA. And OneWeb, a D.C. startup, is building what they claim will be the world’s fastest satellite production facility, which will be able to build enough satellites (900, to be exact) to provide fast, cheap internet service to the entire planet.
Although recreational cannabis use has been legal in the district for a few years now, buying and selling cannabis is not. This has led to creative workarounds, like organizations that accept donations and offer free cannabis, and bazaars where vendors sell quite expensive baseball hats—with the totally free bonus gift of weed.
It’s a goofy system, and it probably won’t last too long. The same activists and lobby groups who worked to achieve legalization are now working to legalize the sale of cannabis. If they are successful, D.C. will become a powerhouse cannabis economy. For most of the densely-populated Northeast, it will be the closest place to legally purchase cannabis and the most convenient spot for a quick weekend getaway. Virginia has become a major laggard, taking an antiquated position with the affirmative defense rule. Affirmative defense doesn’t make it legal to possess medical marijuana, it just gives you a fighting chance to defend it if you are busted. Maryland is much further along than its Virginia neighbor. Although Maryland tried to legalize recreational and medical cannabis in 2017, only provisions for medical marijuana were actually passed.
We all know that the amount of data being generated and harvested is enormous and ever expanding. Data analytics takes that data and turns it into useful information, like predictive patterns or demographic information, for organizations and governments. It’s an industry that is projected to grow by 50%—to $203 billion—by 2020, according to the Washington DC Economic Partnership. D.C. is particularly well-suited to data science thanks to the high number of qualified students graduating from the area’s prestigious universities and the exploding local demand for data analysis.
There are far too many data analytics companies to possibly list, but a few of the fastest growing include SeKON, Creative Systems and Consulting, and TrackMaven. Also interesting to note is the fact that Washington D.C. is the country’s number one city for women in tech: SeKON and Creative Systems and Consulting are both owned by women.
Although many still have questions about it, bioengineering is almost certainly a huge part of our survival as a species going forward. And D.C. area organizations are on the cutting edge. Intrexon is working to make food that has less environmental impact and more disease resistance to meet the growing world demand. They’re also using bioengineering to combat infertility, eye diseases, tumors, and infections. The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) is a non-profit advocate for bioengineering in the D.C. area. Their mission is to promote bioengineering to government officials, medical professionals, and educators. Their educational campaign, as well as the proximity of elite colleges, could very well position D.C. as the innovator in the bioengineering field over the next decade.
If data science and bioengineering weren’t futuristic enough for you, consider service drones. This budding industry allows entities from energy companies to real estate agents to take advantage of commercial-grade drones to survey and document from above. Measure is one leader in the field, offering thermal imaging to search-and-rescue workers, trained drone pilots for the government, aerial mapping for construction companies, and a lot more. Another company, Aerial Drone Video, focuses less on data and more on beautiful aerial footage for the real estate, tourism, hospitality, and film industries.
Because of its proximity to policymakers, the D.C. metro area is a magnet for pharmaceutical companies . As you would expect, many of the biggest pharmaceutical lobbies, like PhRMA, are located downtown. And a significant number of D.C.’s fastest-growing businesses over the past few years have been pharmaceutical developers like Supernus and Vanda.
Besides the obvious Market Invention of coming out with a game-changing drug, there seems to be potential room for market inventors to change the way we think about medication and healthcare. There is a growing shift towards functional and preventive medicine, but we have yet to see big pharmaceutical companies embrace this movement. Is it possible? What would it look like? Biomarker monitoring, machine learning, personalized medicine, and more mainstream study of therapeutic plant and mycological compounds could all be part of the future for D.C. pharmaceutical companies looking to lead their industry.
You’ve probably heard that the Washington D.C. metro area is on the short-list of locations (3 of the 20 locations) for Amazon’s next headquarters. Creating an estimated 50,000 jobs, and with a cost of $5 billion, it would be quite the infusion into the area’s economy. There are a number of reasons for Amazon to choose the area, like its infrastructure and livability, and D.C. is courting Bezos with campaigns like this one. While there are potential problems, like increased strain on transportation systems and higher housing prices, many are hopeful that Amazon HQ2 will come to D.C. And if it does, expect to see the same sort of Amazon specialization we covered in our Portland article.
Our last spot on the list is also one of the most exciting. Forbes recently named D.C. as the sixth smartest city on the planet. Being a “smart” city means integrating technology, data, and forward-thinking into many aspects of city life and infrastructure, with the end goal of making a more efficient, safer, happier, more sustainable city. Major Bowser has made smart city technology one of her top priorities, and it’s starting to pay dividends. Last year, D.C. was named the first city in the world to meet LEED Platinum levels of sustainability. The city has improved water quality and wastewater management, installed free wifi across much of the city, moved closer towards zero waste, and enhanced public transportation. The Lab is a government effort to create evidence-driven policy around issues from homelessness to government forms.
While the smart city initiative is the brainchild of government and nonprofits, it will have to draw from the private sector. In fact, smart city technology involves and drives many of the previously listed markets, like environmental science, data analytics, and service drones. If Washington D.C. is to continue their pursuit of a smarter city, it will also involve transportation, manufacturing, energy, construction, technology, utilities: just about every industry will be involved in some way. It will take a lot of adaptation, a lot of Market Invention, but the winners will be a part of a model city for the world to imitate. A truly smart city takes innovation in across all industries, and D.C. looks ready.
Adam is the President and CEO of Merit, the global leader in market invention. He is known for his ability to create markets for clients. His efforts have not only achieved many accolades, but have also served as an engine for sustained growth, profitability, and mission success for a number of small, medium and large companies.
Trevor unites a passion for clarity with a love of beauty in his approach to writing. His academic mastery of great writers gave him a strong foundation in classical writing skills, and his time teaching English in Spain taught him to strip language down to a basic, universal essence. For Trevor, writing isn’t just about communicating well – it’s about communicating beautifully.

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A brand new piledriver suddenly overturned while preparing the foundation at a Brooklyn construction site early Tuesday, officials said.
The machine was driving piles on Voorhies Ave. near Sheepshead Bay Road in Sheepshead Bay, the site of a future residential high-rise, when it tipped over onto its side about 9:10 a.m.
A Department of Buildings spokesman said it was placed improperly on an incline, causing it to fall over.
Firefighters responded and treated one person at the scene, officials said. Diesel fuel spilled during the mishap, requiring a response from the FDNY’s Hazmat team, officials said.
The city Buildings Department issued a stop work order and a violation for failing to safeguard the site.


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Kingwin does not really have too much to say about its new LZP-550 PSU. One thing that will surely catch your enthusiast eye is the fact that this is likely the first 80Plus Platinum rated power supply you have seen in the overclockers realm. Kingwin does mention this unit is "overclocked" as well. 650 watts for the price of 550 watts? Uh, no.
Today we have the opportunity to have a look at a power supply being branded by KWI Technology Inc., or better known to most readers as Kingwin. Kingwin has been in business since 1992 manufacturing mobile racks and general storage solutions. Today though we find Kingwin branding, and in some product categories developing, a number of different components and peripherals including cases, CPU coolers, liquid cooling systems, and power supplies in addition to its core business markets. Today’s Kingwin offering is from another extension of its Lazer branding; the "Lazer Platinum." In particular, we will be reviewing the Lazer Platinum 550W (LZP-550) which is developed in conjunction with SuperFlower once more.
SuperFlower Computer Inc is a name that may not be familiar to most of our US readers, but as a company SuperFlower has been designing and producing power supplies, and chassis, since 1991. In 2006, it expanded with the establishment of a new subsidiary factory, Jing Hua Co., Ltd, now handling its increased power supply production. While SuperFlower has not been a high profile OEM in the US, some of its products can be found branded by TTGI, MadDog Media, Kingwin, and occasionally under it own "SuperFlower" brand. One of the distinguishing points spearheaded by SuperFlower units was the inclusion of some of the first 140mm fans, and while normally not found as the OEM behind "ultra high end brands," SuperFlower has typically made solid budget oriented offerings.
The Kingwin LZP-550 is the 4th power supply we have seen from Kingwin and is the smallest by capacity at just 550W. In addition to being the smallest capacity unit we have seen from Kingwin, the unit's Platinum branding gives us another clue on how this unit differs from other Kingwin Lazer products that we have reviewed before. This is not only the first 80Plus Platinum advertised unit we have reviewed from Kingwin, but the first 80Plus Platinum unit we have seen. To be sure though, efficiency is not the be all and end of all of a quality power supply. In addition to that obvious advertised advance, what else does Kingwin have up its sleeve with this new unit?
This time around we find the Lazer webpage just has a list of features and no real advertising or copy for the LZP-550. We do not consider this a bad thing either, as most of the PSU marketing it more story telling than product description. Moving on let’s see what we can expect when a user purchases the Kingwin LZP-550 supply in retail in terms of documentation, accessories, cable count, rail layout, output characteristics, and general build quality.


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The rumors are true. I am waving good bye to my twenties, Kate is waving to me from them, and I am greeting my thirties with open arms.
Things are only going to get better. This I know.


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Navy blue stretch silk skinny V neck top from Akris.
Red cotton blend ribbed top from Carven.
black sheer cut out top from Comme Des Garçons Comme Des Garçons featuring a sleeveless design and cut out flower detail.
White silk layered top from Etro.
Black cotton longsleeved ruched body from Faith Connexion featuring a round neck, sheer panels, a polka dot pattern, long sleeves, ruched details and a concealed fastening.
Black wide top from Lilly Sarti featuring a boat neck, a front lace up detail and three-quarter length sleeves.
White cotton hook sleeve top from Lost & Found Ria Dunn featuring an oversized fit.
Black sheer top from Osklen featuring a round neck and short sleeves.


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Flawlessly shape, define and structure your brows with the Givenchy Eyebrow Pencil, a fine lead eyebrow pencil with brush.
Ideal for those with naturally sparse brows, the Givenchy Eyebrow Pencil’s ultra-slim tip allows for precise application every time. Whether you prefer natural definition or a statement brow, the creamy, glide-tip pencil will help you to create the brow shape you’ve always wanted.
Formulated with talc and intense pigments, the pencil leaves a powdery matte finish that looks natural and sophisticated.
Use the pencil to fill in any sparse areas and follow with the brush to comb through.


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Bird cage top opens into play top – Fun!
Horizontal side bars, vertical bars front & back – great for climbing and hanging toys and accessories.
2 swing out feeder doors – for easy access.
2 feeder cups & 2 perches – Free accessories!

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The hours of operation for our Wixom location are now to 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
The hours for Wayland continue to be 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
April 26, 2018 – Wayland Open House Michigan Aluminum adds 49th color!


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Home Helpers of Northern Virginia is currently hiring caregivers for the Loudoun, Fairfax, Alexandria and Arlington County areas. We are hiring for hourly and live-in assignments. We offer competitive wages and referral bonus. If you are a caregiver dedicated to Making Life Easier to homecare clients we would like to have you as a part of our team. Our managers are available 24/7 to our clients and caregivers.
IMMEDIATE NEED: 5/15/2017 - Alexandria, Couple Care, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights 9p-9a. 1/dog in home.
Fairfax: 5/15/2017 - Fairfax, Monday - Friday, 11a-4p, Saturday and Sunday 12p-4p. Must drive.


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Foot and leg cramps, also known as “charley horses,” happen when a muscle involuntarily contracts and can’t relax.
Having competed in three Olympics, Paul Williams, owner of Vancouver-based running store Peninsula Runners, is very familiar with running shoes. While minimalist running shoes were the most popular choice in the past, the latest trend in running shoes is cushioning. “This makes it more form-fitting,” Williams shared. “With minimalist shoes there were too many injuries, so now we’re back to a moderate shoe … I think when you have more protection you can run harder and faster, reducing injuries such as shin splints, Achilles tendinitis and knee pain.” William recommends that runners wear shoes that are properly fitted to ensure significant arch support for the feet.

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text: Make sure you vote in the Totnes referendum today on the ‘community right to build order’ to approve the development of the Atmos project, on the site of the derelict Dairy Crest Dairy (next to the train station). Atmos will create a multi use site that will include a community centre, recreational facilities, a retirement home, low cost housing, and industrial units. Their vision is to build a development that will be carbon neutral, involving different renewable energy technologies – Vote Yes!


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Instant replay is the replaying of video footage of an event or incident very soon (or even immediately) after it has occurred. In television broadcasting of sports events, instant replay is often used during live broadcast, to show a passage of play which was important or remarkable, or which was unclear on first sight.
Some sports organizations allow referees or other officials to consult replay footage before making or revising a decision about an unclear or dubious play. This is variously called video referee, video umpire, instant replay official, television match official or third umpire. Other associations allow video evidence only after the end of the contest, for example to penalize a player for misconduct not noticed by the officials during play.


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We are not allowed to ship into the states listed below but we expect that the laws will change soon. If you live in one of these states you can help change your wine law by visiting Free The Grapes and writing your local congressmen.
The VinFormants will determine your shipping status during checkout by verifying your ZIP Code and your state. We also, automatically calculate your shipping costs and appropriate state sales and excise taxes from your ZIP Code.
It’s the rules Ladies and Gents! You can’t purchase wine from The VinFormants unless you are 21 years of age. All states require an adult signature so please be sure that an authorized person at least 21 years of age is available to sign for your VinFormant Delivery.
We strongly suggest you ship your wine to your business or commercial address. This will ensure that someone is present to sign for your package. You’re wine will be sent back to us after 3 delivery attempts. The quickest way to ensure you receive your wine is to send it to your business. Your wine order will be discreetly packaged. We Can only leave the wines on your front porch and The VinFormants will not be able to refund any shipping charges or purchases if the wine comes back to us because there was not an Adult at home to sign for it.
Summer Cellar Program for HEAT!
We take great care in the wine we ship and constantly monitor weather conditions nationally. Many areas during late spring - early fall will experiencing extreme heat. (Ya'll know who you are!) If you would prefer to upgrade your shipping to 2nd day air please give us a call and we will get your billing information from you.
We will continue to monitor weather in your area and will ship your wine when temperatures lower. Some areas will remain on high temperature alert for the majority of the summer. We offer a complimentary summer cellar program. Details are below. If you prefer to enroll in our cellar program please let me know.
» You won’t MISS OUT on any highly allocated wine features (+ savings below!).
» You’ll enjoy FREE SHIPPING* (details below) when we ship to you in the fall!
VINFORMANT SUMMER CELLAR DETAILS- During Check Out on any orders this Summer, simply write SUMMER HOLD in the comments section at check-out and we will take care of the rest. Your wine will ship in early October. Accumulate four cases and you'll qualify for an extra 5% off and Free Shipping thanks to our negotiated discounts with FEDEX. Accumulate two cases and you'll qualify 50% any of your shipping costs that are accumulated. Complimentary 4 month storage offered to subscribers only. Temporary storage charges will apply after October 1, 2017.
The VinFormants are selecting high end wines only and we will take great care shipping and handling your wine. We guarantee that your wine will be delivered to you undamaged upon first delivery attempt. If there is something wrong with your wine upon 1st delivery attempt we will immediately send out replacement bottles or issue a credit. Contact us if you have any problems with your shipment or you are unsatisfied with the wines. DURING SUMMER MONTHS WE STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU TWO DAY AIR YOUR SHIPMENTS OR HOLD UNTIL A FUTURE DATE.
The title and ownership of the wine passes from the winery to the purchaser. The purchaser takes all responsibility for their local and state laws regarding the purchase, transportation and delivery of wine. The purchaser represents that they are in compliance with local and state law and have obtained and paid any required fees, is 21 years of age and is ordering quantities of wine that are legal in their state.


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Oh sweet baby Felix, what a total dream to photograph. This little guy shares the same birthday as my son, so I knew this newborn session would be extra special. Capturing the connection between Felix and his parents is what I love the most about newborn sessions.
Welcome earthside little one, you are so loved. It was truly an honor to photograph this beautiful family in their first few weeks.
Now booking in home lifestyle and minimalistic newborn sessions for late spring early summer. Contact me today to start planning your custom session.
This sweet family of three turned into a family of four less than 24 hours after this session, so the timing was perfect.
I met the Gale family 18 month prior when Rowan was just a few days old and now he was ready to become a big brother. I think summer sessions at the river are my favorite, it’s the perfect backdrop for any portrait session. I always want my family sessions to be relaxed and fun, and the river gives us the perfect opportunity to do so. Rowan had a blast snuggling with his parents and throwing rocks.
Contact me today to start planning your custom newborn, child, or family portrait session.
Doug and Kristen welcomed baby Everett (I am totally digging his name btw) in July. Everett joined his family that already included three older fur siblings, making this an amazing in home lifestyle newborn session to photograph. The dogs loved their new little brother and followed him around the whole time I was in the home. This sweet baby boy loved to be snuggled and wasn’t a huge fan of being swaddled. This was a fun session for me to photograph, not only is family super sweet they have great dramatic light in the master bedroom, where most of Everett’s photos took place.
Welcome earth side Everett! I am so honored to have been able to capture the first “official” photos of this fun family.
Contact me today to start planning your custom newborn and family sessions.
I met this sweet family 17 months ago when I photographed their first baby boy Rowan. When they told me this spring they were expecting their second baby, I was thrilled for them. Last Monday we scheduled their beautiful river maternity session (blog to come) and its a good thing we did. Baby Driver joined his family earth side less than 24 hours later, I guess he was just super excited to meet his family a few weeks early.
I spent the day with Driver, his big brother, and parents photographing them in their home. Rowan and Driver’s nursery had the most beautiful light which was perfect for this in home session. A perfect mix between in home lifestyle and “The Minimalistic Newborn”. I love all of the macro details and curly womb like shots from this sweet newborn session.
I look forward to watching Rowan and Driver growing and capturing every milestone of these sweet brothers.
Contact me today to start planning a custom newborn session or family session.
For all of you that follow my work on a regular bases, you know that I LOVE newborn photography. After a few years growing my newborn photography career, I thought I would share my story and how “The Minimalistic Newborn” was born.
I started dabbling in newborn photography while I was pregnant our fifth child back in 2012. I spent the next few years learning the basics of newborn photography, safety and posing. Fast forward to 2015 I knew something was lacking in my work, I didn’t feel like an artist. At one point I thought about not offering newborn photography, I wasn’t happy with photographing babies in buckets or props. I knew I was drawn to timeless portraiture and simple posing. One night I decided to sell off my 99% of studio prop collection. I said goodbye to overstyled, over posed portraits and haven’t looked back. I now offer my clients in home sessions both a minimalistic style or lifestyle. I wanted to share a few of my favorite newborn images.
The past two years I found my voice as an artist, even being featured in print and on some of my favorite photography forums. All while embracing the style I want my work to be, all while giving my clients beautiful heirloom artwork they would treasure for a lifetime. Turning my clients stories, into my art.
Over the past year, I have started teaching and sharing my passion of minimalistic newborn photography to other photographers. I love helping others find their voice as an artist, I am very excited for this new chapter to grow.
I would be honored to capture such a special time in your life. Contact me today to start planning your custom newborn session.
Over the past year I have gotten to know this wonderful family while our girls were in pre school together. This spring when Becca asked me to capture her sweet family on their beautiful Vermont homestead, I was jumping for joy inside. Becca and Nathan are the husband and wife team over at Two Potters , two artists I completely admire. It’s always a huge honor to be hired and trusted by other artists that you look up too. Over the past year year Becca and I have talked a lot about running a small business from home, raising children and our art. I am so lucky to live in area with so many talented artists. Go over and check out Becca and Nathan’s website featuring their stunning wood fired pottery, I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Summer outdoor family sessions are so much fun and this one didn’t disappoint. I showed up to their home on a perfect Vermont summer night, a soft breeze with beautiful light. As we spent the evening together, I was able to witness how much love this family had for each other. Little miss Z, all spunky and sweet loved her photo taken and little brother followed her every move. After sessions like these, I am always reminded how lucky I am to be able to capture these moments for my clients. Moments when your babies want to snuggle, nurse and run around playing in the garden. I know they will treasure these photos for a lifetime.
Contact me today to start planning your custom newborn, child or family session.
Burlington Vermont family photographer / Family photographer.
I can’t believe this family session has taken me so long to blog. This was my sixth family session with Oliver and his parents and this has to be my favorite to date. We spent a lovely Vermont summer evening down by the river, while Oliver played in the water, throwing rocks and snuggling with his mom.
I look forward to all of my upcoming summer family sessions. I still have a limited amount of summer sessions available open for June and August. If you are interested in booking my dates, feel free to contact for more information.
Vermont, New Hampshire, Boston and NYC newborn photographer.
I can’t get over how much I enjoyed this little one’s newborn session. I love the mix between in home lifestyle family photos, and the minimalistic approach to the newborn portraits. It was a dream session for me to photograph. I look forward to watching this little guy grow over the next year.
I am now booking early summer in home newborn and family sessions.
Contact me today to start planning your custom newborn or family session.
Corbin at four weeks old was a little older than my normal newborn session, but he was still so sleepy. He has the chubbiest cheeks, longest eyelashes, and a beautiful head of dark brown hair. His whole family is over the moon with him and I don’t blame them. There is nothing better than spending a cold Vermont day in my tiny studio while photographing (and possibly a lot of baby snuggles) a sweet new baby, with heat blasting and drinking tea with mom.
Update sweet Corbin’s photo on Pinterest is a hit.
I specialize in minimalistic newborn portraiture and now booking the remaining of my spring newborn sessions. I offer a completely custom session to each client, whether it is a newborn session in my newly remodeled Vermont studio. Or an in home newborn session in Vermont, New Hampshire, ( New England) and New York City.
Wow, is the first thing I have to say about Lauren and Tyler’s engagement session. The light, their love, and their trust in me to take a more modern twist on their engagement photos made the whole session perfect. I met Lauren and Tyler through a dear mutual, while they entered a giveaway I did last winter. They came in second place, but that night Lauren and I spent hours on the phone. From that phone call I knew we where a perfect match as photographer and client. Fast forward a few months, the three of us met in person to start planning their photography journey for their upcoming 2017 Vermont wedding. Through out the summer Lauren and I have messaged back and forth about the style of their engagement session, we both love a mix between timeless and boho. When she sent me a picture of her dress I just knew their engagement session would be special. I also knew she need to connect with Rita from Stitchdown Farm (farm run.com/stitchdown.com ) for a one of kind flower crown. Lauren looked like a complete goddess for her engagement session, I can’t wait to see her on her wedding day.
We spent the afternoon walking through the woods near my childhood home, in search of beautiful light. The was air was warm, very uncommon for late November in Vermont. We spent a few hours laughing, talking about their upcoming Vermont 2017 wedding and really enjoying the beauty of a late fall day. I am pleased to share just a few of my favorites from their ever so perfect late fall engagement session. Lauren and Tyler I am so thankful our paths crossed, I am so honored to be a part of your big day. It always so special when clients turn into good friends.
Welcome! I am a Bethel Vermont photographer serving the Upper Valley, Hanover, Dartmouth (New Hampshire) region. I specialize in newborn, children, and family photography along with a few select couples on their wedding day. My services are completely custom from start to finish. Focusing in the top quality boutique products; telling your story through my art. These heirlooms will be yours to cherish and display for many years to come.


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Once, space to park and hangar your aircraft, both at home and on the road, was plentiful and reasonably priced.
Most turbine aircraft were fewer than 60 feet in length and wingspan, with tail heights under 24 feet. Most were light or midsize jets, and it was easy to “stack” a hangar, overlapping the wings of larger aircraft with those of smaller jets, thus maximizing the number of aircraft protected in each building. There were plenty of trained aviation professionals available to staff a Fixed Base Operation (FBO).
That is no longer so, due in equal measure to evolving aircraft design, airport development standards, staffing requirements, and the sheer number of aircraft in service today.
The change began in 1977, when Learjet introduced a dramatic modification, replacing its trademark “tip tanks” on each wing with winglets. These aft-leaning, upward bends increased the aircraft’s nonstop range by more than 5% using the same amount of fuel.
Today most business jets are winglet-equipped, making the fleet more fuel efficient, extending the aircrafts’ nonstop range, and reducing your per-hour operating costs.
The unintended consequence? Now every aircraft so equipped takes up more room on the ramp. FBOs no longer can stack aircraft in the hangar as efficiently and effectively as they did in the past. With more than 33,000 business turbine aircraft in service today, ramp and hangar space is at a premium.
That worldwide fleet will grow to more than 41,000 aircraft by 2027, according to the 2017 Honeywell, JETNET, and Teal Group forecasts. And thanks to expanding international trade, more than 57% of those will be long-range, large-cabin aircraft. Think Gulfstream 650ER (99-foot wingspan), Falcon 8x (86 feet), Global 5000 (94 feet), and Lineage (94 feet). The footprints for these newer models run 30% to 40% larger than older aircraft, so new aircraft arrivals now fill existing hangars much faster than did their predecessors.
Many existing hangars cannot accommodate these newer aircraft at all. Today’s large cabin aircraft run 25 to 28 feet in height, including a tail-mounted satellite antenna for cockpit and cabin connectivity, and are unable to clear the top rails of older hangar doors. They also have a much greater turning radius, which requires more ramp space to maneuver, and greater care by experienced line technicians exercised when towing them.
Sufficient space and additional staff are among the challenges facing FBOs today. As the industry seeks to build enough ramps and hangars to accommodate these new aircraft, available open land at conveniently located airports is at a premium. All staff today must pass FAA and TSA background checks, and then be properly trained to marshal, tow, and park your aircraft.
While the minimum standards for ramp and hangar construction vary from airport to airport, the basic requirements do not. Hangars large enough to accommodate the full range of business jets likely will require foam fire suppression, not just sprinklers. Ramps must meet load-bearing specifications, which can run as high as 100,000 pounds for large cabin and bizliner jets. Most airports now require that the FBO executive terminal offer crew and passenger lounges, a flight planning room, conference room, public use telephones, and restrooms.
In addition to commercial liability insurance for people and property, an FBO must carry “hangar keeper’s” insurance to protect you and your aircraft from damage resulting from any staff negligence.
Maria A. Sastre, President and Chief Operating Officer for Signature Flight Support’s global operations, is responsible for the daily operations of Signature’s worldwide network of fixed base operations and maintenance centers.

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See he has also been linked with Hull.
Remember him from playing in Norway, wasn't just fast, he was bloody fast!
He was OK for Rosenborg, the previous bloke that was able to hold down the right back position was none other than our Lustig, he was never too brilliant for Rosenborg either. (notably better after he signed with us) .
Not sure how much of a defender that comparison makes him. but he should be able to get down the line and cross the ball in front of the goal if nothing else.
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Roy Halladay might not be the only former Cy Young award winner the Phillies are interested in bringing in.
While officially the Phillies have said they are “just exploring all possibilities” by scouting Pedro Martinez, a team source told ESPN it’s much more serious.
And a scout for the team likes what he saw from the 37-year-old.
“The decision to sign him depends on the front office, but as far as we are concerned, we saw a Pedro MartÃnez ready to help a team,” Phillies scout Robinson Garcia told ESPNdeportes.
“I am surprised, I didn’t think he would be in such good shape,” Garcia said. “His fastball was good, between 88 and 91 miles, and all his breaking pitches were moving very well.
The Phillies are the front-runners in trading for Halladay, too.


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Check out the Charleston Parks Conservancy's newest glow-up project at their inaugural Hampton Park culinary event, Shucked + Sauced, Sat. Jan. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m.
The event will take place at the newly renovated Rose Pavilion, a previously unused concession stand that has been "re-envisioned and refurbished through the collaborative efforts of the Charleston Parks Conservancy and the City of Charleston." This space will serve as a gathering spot for community events and park programs.
Conventional wisdom says that oysters are best enjoyed during those months containing the letter "r," making September through April prime oyster season.
Shucked + Sauced was curated by chef Mike Lata of FIG and The Ordinary and will feature bites from The Ordinary, Nico, 167 Raw, Chubby Fish, Rodney Scott's BBQ, Lewis Barbecue, and The Obstinate Daughter in addition to local oysters from Lowcountry Oyster Co., Clammer Dave, Barrier Island Oyster Co., and Lady's Island Oysters. There will be wine, and beer from Holy City Brewing Co., plus beachy Lowcountry tunes from Dallas Baker and Friends.
Lata said in a press release, "This event connects two of my favorite things: oysters and Charleston. Having been here for 20 years, I've seen many changes in Charleston. As the city has grown, development has put a lot of stress on the fishing community. Our local oyster farmers are helping to revitalize our working waterfront, just as the Parks Conservancy works to rejuvenate and preserve our city's public green spaces."
Tickets are $85 and include all food and beverages. All proceeds from this event support the Conservancy and their work renovating and beautifying public parks and green spaces.
More photos from our visit to Lowcountry Oyster Co.