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NEW 18v Lithium Drill Driver from Harbor Freight, is it better than Drill Master?
They’ve had this drill in stores since the spring or summer. The issue is the walmart hyper tough drills are a battery buy. They’ve upgraded them 3 times and have a entire tool line. It’s also cheaper than the coupon price for this. The sad thing is the price is going up on the warrior. I would recommend hyper tough over this one.
Listed at 39.99 and it is only Jan 23rd.
Yeah my garage looks the same! Fkn Amazon boxes everywhere!
Lithium is well worth the extra 10 bucks.
Many of the cordless drill lights light only when the drill is running. It would be nicer if the light came on with a slight press so you can see the target before the thing starts spinning.
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Not really sure if I liked this one ?
That was horrible., Hope I don't see this game around Christmas 4 sure.
Tried it once more. Still didn't play good.
Not much to this game. And I hate playing Christmas games. I usually won't even try them.
You are one of the lucky ones then.
the feature is the only thing thats exciting about this game. wins x3!

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Treats and prevents chest pain (angina pectoris).
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to amyl nitrite. You should not use this medicine if you are pregnant, if you have glaucoma, or if you have recently had a head injury.
It is best to use this medicine while you are sitting or lying down.
Hold the inhalant vial away from your face while you are opening it. The vial has a dot located at the center of the inhalant. To break open the vial, crush it between your thumb and forefinger at the point where the dot is located.
Crush the vial only once. Then pass it back and forth several times under your nose, or the nose of the person you are treating for chest pain.
Wash your hands after using this medicine.
This medicine is highly flammable. Do not use near heat or open flame, or while you are smoking.
Store this medicine in the refrigerator or in a cool place, away from heat and light. Do not break open a medicine vial until you are ready to use it. Throw the vial away after one use. Do not discard empty medicine bottles into a fire.
Using this medicine many times over a long period of time may make you less sensitive to its helpful effects.
Chest pain that continues for longer than 3 minutes after inhaling the medicine.
Pale, cold, or clammy skin.
Warmth or redness in your face.

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Well done Kylie for supporting a fantastic cause.
Good luck gorgeous lady. I am sure you will smash it!
Go getter Kylie. Proud of you! It’s important to raise money for an incredibly worthwhile cause, but I also love supporting friends who are facing their fears. I salute you!

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Members of St. Barnabas will be loading up their trunks, with stuff to offer many sale bargains. They will drive to the church and display all of their wares for sale! After 4:00, they will load up unsold items and drive home!
It is that easy! It is a lot of fun! Join the church family as we clean house, and reuse, recycle or repurpose those items that take up space in your home, but can be used and enjoyed by others.
All contributions donated to the church for this fund raiser will appear on an annual contributions statement!


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With the increasing demand on artists and audio engineers to supply their own PA systems, investing in a reliable and great-sounding portable PA is important for gigging musicians. Portable PAs are a great solution for smaller ensembles playing at coffee shops, larger bands who need to lift things like vocals, keys, and samples over louder instruments, DJs playing smaller venues, or audio engineers setting up for small to mid-sized conferences and events.
How many inputs will you need?
How quickly do you want to setup the PA?
How much volume will you need from the system?
Would you like the option to expand the system in the future?
Do you need wireless connectivity for devices or mics?
Do you need a stereo PA, or is mono acceptable?
Behringer is known for mass-producing some of the most affordable and utilitarian audio gear on the market. The Behringer Europort PPA500BT is the least expensive unit in this review, yet it still has advanced features typically found in more expensive models including a useful five-band master EQ, 500 watts of power, Bluetooth device pairing, and 100 built-in effects.
Limited expandability. If you’re looking for more flexibility but still want the affordability of Behringer, check out the Europort EPS500MP3. It has more inputs but fewer advanced features like no Bluetooth compatibility and no 5-band master EQ.
Yamaha has been making solid instruments and audio gear since 1887. The Yamaha Stagepas 400i is designed as a sturdy workhorse for solo artists, bands, small venues, and audio engineers alike. The number of useful features packed into such a lightweight system is astonishing. For the price point, you won’t find a better portable PA with as much power, functionality, or flexibility.
Portable PA systems modeled after larger line-array speaker systems often found in medium to large-size venues have been very popular in the past few years, especially since the introduction of the Bose L1 systems in 2003. The Mackie Reach promises many of the same advantages of these systems including wide sound dispersal and portability, but it is much shorter than a classic line-array system and boasts some unique features like separate side monitoring speakers. The Reach’s advanced feature set, expandability, and ample power make it a great choice for bands and artists looking for portability without compromising sound quality or flexibility.
Best known for their industry standard guitars and amps, Fender also pioneered the compact and portable PA system with the introduction of their Passport PA series. The Fender Passport Venue has the most inputs of all the reviewed systems, and combined with its 600 watts of power can serve the needs of most bands in small venues. For louder bands with more input needs looking to bring their vocals, acoustic instruments, keyboards, and/or samples above the mix, this portable system will deliver in spades.
The newly released Fishman SA330x is modeled after the more traditional style of portable line-array speaker systems similar to the Bose L1 Compact system, but includes a larger feature set more useful for a variety of professional applications. The SA330x is great for smaller acts with limited input needs, but has the flexibility to expand down the road. If you’re looking for the lightest and most portable PA system with the easiest setup that can still deliver professional sound, this is it.

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Welcome to the July issue of Builder and Developer magazine. Though this issue may seem smaller than our June issue, it is just as chock-full of insightful columns, and informative features. We were thrilled with our last issue, which we took with us to PCBC in San Francisco at the end of June. Having just finished attending PCBC, we want to say thank you to all those who take the time to read our magazines and connect with us. It was so great meeting you all in person, and seeing all the cool projects, products, and people that go along with this industry.
I can’t believe the year is already halfway over! It seems to have flown by with all the amazing projects that we have been busy covering. This month is no different – we’ve brought to you, our readers, five amazing projects all highlighting sustainable features. Building green is something that has always been close to our hearts here at Builder and Developer, and we hope that these projects inspire you and yours to consider implementing green features into your projects. For our July issue we also had the pleasure to talk with the talented Sheryl Palmer, Chairman and CEO of Taylor Morrison since 2013, and discuss not only some of the biggest news of the summer (Taylor Morrison making a nearly billion-dollar acquisition of AV Homes) but also the importance of building sustainably.
July is one of the best months to become more aware of our environmental impact; the days are longer, the weather is warmer and we’re itching to be outside instead of stuck in an office under fluorescent lighting.
Because of this, our July issue focuses on outdoor living. This issue highlights some of the best outdoor living trends of 2018. And we know, as builders, you’re eager to read about how you can better improve the outdoor spaces in the houses you create to better attract buyers.
As always, we are grateful to our advertisers, readers, and contributors for helping us make another great issue, and we hope you enjoy flipping through this month’s magazine.

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Below is a portion of our Winter Weather Policy as it relates to the Library's hours and programming schedule. It is suggested that when in doubt call the library before traveling.
1. No fines will be assessed for library materials on a day the library is closed, has a delayed opening, or closes early.
2. If the Chester Union Free School District is on a two hour delay, the library will delay opening until 11:00 am.
3. If the Chester Union Free School District closes, the library will delay as stated above. The decision as to a further delay or remain closed will be made by 10:00 am.
4. Should a delay or closing be required when the school is not in session, the Director will make the appropriate decision after consulting with the Highway Department Supervisor.
4. The Library may close early during the day or evening when the weather is inclement. A decision will be made by the Director or the librarian in charge after consulting with the Director. This will not follow the determination of the school district.
5. A message will be on our phone system indicating a delayed opening or closure, as well as on the library’s website.

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Since 2003 CIRCaP has been producing a report on the activities and the performance of the Italian government.
The CIRCaP Report on the Government is a periodical document that elaborates on the data developed at the Centre. The analyses of the report discuss in an independent form some indicators of political change in Italy, on the performances of the governments and on the relationships between executives, government leadership, the parliamentary majority, and parties. The report, moreover, periodically focuses in on a series of data which is useful for both the scientific community and the media.
"Il governo Renzi: prime indicazioni sulla compagine ministeriale"

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Beautiful immaculate home. Custom kitchen features gorgeous granite & cabinetry w/soft close drawers, Stainless Steel appliances (induction range!) & huge island (2016). 1st floor bedroom w/full bath. Custom woodwork in family room w/built ins & F/P. Hardwoods on 1st floor. Large Master. Most windows (replaced '15 & '16. HVAC in '13. Two H2O heaters '10 & 14. Sunroom looks into beautiful private lot with blooming plants & shrubs & custom decking & stone patio.
North on Six Forks Rd. from I540. Left onto Mount Vernon Church Road. Go approx. 1.5 miles. Make left onto Kinsdale Drive. Home located on right just past Old Warden.
1208 Kinsdale Dr, Raleigh NC is a single family home of 3505 sqft and is currently priced at $560,000 . This single family home has 4 bedrooms and was built in 1987. This home on 1208 Kinsdale Dr has not had a price change. In addition to single family homes, Highgarden also makes it easy to find Condos, New Homes and Foreclosures in Raleigh, NC. MLS 2242972 has been posted on this site since 4/12/2019 (12 days ago).


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Welcome to Wolfe Auto Group‘s Research and Resources page!
Here you can find detailed information about the vehicles and parts we carry. We provide links and articles to help our customers make the most informed decisions possible. The reports we provide are for most of the Mazda, Subaru, and Mitsubishi cars, trucks and SUV’s we carry. You can find information about things such as safety ratings and fuel efficiency for different makes and models.

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At St Luke’s we partner with a number of people and organisations serving God here in Australia and overseas. We are committed to praying for and financially supporting the ministries as they reach out to show the love of Jesus in concrete and practical ways.
Operating since 2001, LinC Whitehorse is a large group of volunteers from various local Christian churches, who assist people with practical short-term or medium term needs. We are one of many LinC groups operating in most states of Australia.
Anglicare Victoria exists to protect the vulnerable Victorians in our community – a child suffering from abuse, a homeless young person, a woman escaping domestic violence, an impoverished couple unable to feed their family – people who desperately need help.
We support the work of CMS as they minister all round the globe.


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Going to Memphis to cheer on the Stanford Cardinal in the “Sweet Sixteen” round of the Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament? As a certified barbecue judge, author of a book on the history of soul food, and most importantly, a Stanford alum, I felt obligated to share with you a short list of some great Memphis spots. To help create this essential dining guide, I enlisted my buddy and fellow Stanford alum Chris Chamberlain (’89) who wrote The Southern Foodie: 100 Places to Eat in the South Before You Die (and the Recipes That Made Them Famous). By the way, you have our permission to cheer on the Stanford Cardinal with your mouth full!
In a crowded barbecue field, Central BBQ remains a consistent standout. Definitely grub on some killer smoked chicken wings or pork spareribs. Several locations but the downtown spot is 147 E. Butler Ave. Memphis, TN, (901) 672-7760, www.cbqmemphis.com.
Cozy Corner‘s Desiree Robinson is the matriarch of this standard that still uses aquarium smokers which are rarely seen south of Chicago. Try her BBQ quail for a unique treat. They close fairly early, so you’ll have to visit this place for lunch. 2265 S. 3rd St, Memphis, TN 38109, (901) 775-2304, www.cozycornerbbq.com.
Jim Neely’s Interstate Barbecue is the only Neely’s restaurant left in town, and it’s not the side of the family who left Memphis for the Food Network. Expand your culinary horizons (and waistline) with a heaping plate of their BBQ spaghetti. 2265 S. 3rd St, Memphis, TN 38109, (901) 775-2304, www.interstatebarbecue.com.
Payne’s is a place where the barbecue pork sandwich nears its Platonic ideal. After you place your order, enjoy the perfect soundtrack of smoky goodness getting rhythmically chopped. Feeling adventurous? Try the smoked bologna sandwich. 1762 Lamar Ave, Memphis, TN 38114, (901) 272-1523. No website.
Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous Restaurant is the Mecca for devotees of the sauceless, heavily seasoned “dry ribs” approach. 52 S. Second Street, Memphis, TN 38103, (901) 523-2746, www.hogsfly.com.
Smoked Bologna sandwich at Payne’s.
Wally Joe grew up in Mississippi, the son of Chinese immigrants. His take on international and Southern fusion food at Acre is really remarkable. We recommend trying the Hazelnut Fed Pork Brisket Sprouted Rye “Risotto”, or the Hon-Shimeji Mushrooms & Miso-Mustard Sauce. 690 S. Perkins Rd, Memphis, TN 38117, (901) 818-2273, www.acrememphis.com.
Alcenia’s, with its vibrant décor, may be the most colorful place to dine in Memphis. Owner B.J. Chester-Tamayo makes you feel right at home, and a lot of the southern classics on her menu are pork-free. Try the fried catfish and the super-sweet rendition of a childhood favorite that she calls “Ghetto Aid.” 317 N. Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, (901) 523-0200, www.alcenias.com.
If you’re still out after midnight celebrating or commiserating after Stanford’s game, get to Ernestine and Hazel’s for their famous “Soul Burger.” The former brothel is supposedly extremely haunted, so that’s why they turn up the jukebox. 531 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, (901) 523-9754. No website.
This sign at Gus’s says it all!
Of course, Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken near downtown is on every eat-inerary for Memphis visitors. And for good reason because the perfectly fried, fiery fowl is exemplary! If you’re driving in from the East on I-40, though, go to the original location in Mason, TN. It’s even better! Several locations and the closest to downtown is 310 South Front Street Memphis, TN 38103, (901) 527-4877, www.gusfriedchicken.com.
Restaurant Iris Chef Kelly English cooked for Chef John Besh, famously of New Orleans, and has brought a taste of Creole to Memphis, combined with his own Mississippi roots. For a more casual environment, grab a Po’ Boy sandwich at his new restaurant next door, the Second Line. 2146 Monroe Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, (901) 590-2828, www.restaurantiris.com.
River Oaks Chef Jose Gutierrez studied under Paul Bocuse and led the kitchen at Chez Phillipe in the Peabody Hotel for decades. Now he cooks his version of southern food with French techniques at his own restaurant. 5871 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119, (901) 683-9305, www.riveroaksrestaurant.com.
Two of the best young talents to come out of Chez Philippe are Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman. Their twin restaurants Andrew Michael Italian Kitchen and Hog & Hominy are right across the street from one another. Expect unbelievable Italian cuisine at the former and upscale Southern fare at the latter. And both spots serve amazing cocktails. 712 W. Brookhaven Circle, Memphis, TN 38117, (901) 347-3569, www.andrewmichaelitaliankitchen.com, 707 W Brookhaven Cir, Memphis, TN 38117, (901) 207-7396, www.hogandhominy.com.
Soulfully yours . . . and Go Cardinal!!
Adrian is the author of Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time. Soul Food has been nominated for a 2014 James Beard Foundation Book Award for Reference and Scholarship.


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Discussion in 'Android Questions' started by n99hockey, Jun 4, 2010.
The day is finally here, how many of you picked up your EVO today?
What other phone did you come from?
My spidey sense says that a lot will be coming from the Palm Pre. Been noticing some discontent on everythingPre --- Sprint seems to be providing a soft landing to the EVO for those customers. I guess I see their point, they don't want people jumping to Verizon (Incredible) or AT&T (iPhone).
Played with one in store but didn't buy it. I didn't see enough in it to give up my Incredible for. Very nice device but one thing I didn't like is the resolution. Same resolution as the incredible on a 4.3" screen. Everything appeared kinda washed out and stretched. I didn't find that the added screen size helped much with typing. I do have a hard time typing on my Incredible in portrait. All of my tests in store were getting less than 1 mbit on 4g while my Incredible sitting right beside it was getting about 1.7 mbit on 3g. Don't get me wrong its an awesome phone. If I wasn't already on Verizon with the Incredible it would be my phone of choice but I consider them to be about equal. Each has its own advantage.
By the way it appears Sprint store has plenty of stock here in Dallas. I think if you want one you shouldn't have too hard a time getting one.
I'm still just waiting till I hear the WWDC announcement from Apple about the new iPhone. I've been an AT&T customer for about 6 years and I've had an various iPhones for 3 years. I'm really tempted by the Evo though. I'll wait and see which one I like more.
My suggestion Bill is to go for the android, trust me its a WHOLE new ball game and I'm enjoying every minute!
Just checked out the EVO at my local Sprint store. Agree with much of what Aggie said.
I ended up going to Best Buy but they were sold out. I preordered one and headed home. About an hour after I got home the girl at Best Buy called and said someone cancelled their preorder and I could have it. I've been playing with it since about 3 today. The phone is radically different then what I've been used to the last three years. I really like it a lot. I kept my AT&T phone active just in case but I don't think I will be going back to it.
Awesome! Glad to hear you are liking it.
I picked mine up saturday. The store sold 50 on friday, got 15 more in saturday and had already sold 10 of those. I am coming from a Moto Q9C so I was due. I love the speed, am trying to get used to the touchscreen keyboard. The size is not an issue. The display is great.
I was impressed with the keyboard. I don't know if was the size of the keyboard or maybe it's HTC's voodoo. Either way, it was easier to type on then my Nexus One.
I am used to the physical keyboard. It will take me a while to get used to the touchscreen. Overall, I like the phone.
The word "Evo" is my favorite from the day the 1st Lancer Evo was released by Mitsubishi Motors, HTC has added another feather to that word. May be the word has the power of performance. I'm planning to pick one up in a year end sale.


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Sherdog's live Bellator 157 coverage kicks off Friday at 6:30 p.m. ET. Also, a a free live stream of the undercard can be watched here.
Daniel Straus reclaims the featherweight crown in riveting Bellator 145 main event with Patricio Freire in St. Louis.
Along with a free live stream of the Bellator 145 undercard/prelims, Sherdog.com has play-by-play and round-by-round scoring below.

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The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington is a member of the Joint Asian Judicial Evaluation Committee (“JAJEC”) along with the Asian Bar Association of Washington, Filipino Lawyers of Washington, Korean American Bar Association of Washington, and South Asian Bar Alliance of Washington.
JAJEC does not endorse candidates for judicial office. Rather, JAJEC evaluates candidates by providing the public with our ratings.
A candidate may be rated exceptionally well qualified (EWQ), well qualified (WQ), qualified (Q), or not qualified (NQ) based on various factors including his or her integrity, fairness, legal ability, and demonstrated commitment to equal justice. The JAJEC chair notifies the Applicant of the rating within two days by phone or mail. This rating is valid for three years. Although the rating is made public, all information disclosed by the Applicant or the Applicant’s references and all discussions of the Committee are kept confidential.
Contact JAJEC 2017 Co-Chairs Seungjae Lee and Bob Noe, seungjaelee01@gmail.com and bob@kenyondisend.com. In your e-mail, please:Indicate the position(s) you are seeking; andAttach an electronic copy (Word version preferred, if possible) of any one of the following judicial questionnaires (along with any supplements, including writing samples): (i) Washington State Bar Association; (ii) King County Bar Association; or (iii) Governor’s Office Uniform Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire.If you have more than one of the above, the Uniform Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire in Word version is preferred.
Once the electronic copy of the application is received, you will be sent a letter via e-mail scheduling the date and time for your interview. You will also receive an electronic copy of the bylaws that govern the process and a roster of JAJEC members.
Interviews are held once a month on a first-come, first-serve basis. Up to four candidates are interviewed each month. Interviews are scheduled no earlier than three weeks after receipt of the completed application. All interviews are held during the evening.
It is strongly encouraged that candidates submit their applications for a JAJEC rating several months in advance of the Governor’s deadline to ensure sufficient time to schedule an interview and receive a timely rating. However, candidates seeking a rating from JAJEC pursuant to a Notice of Vacancy from the Governor’s office must provide the committee chair with their request for rating and their materials at a minimum 30 days before the deadline for submission of the rating to the Governor’s Office of General Counsel or one week prior to the deadline for submission of the application to the Governor’s Office, whichever is earlier.

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If there was ever a multi-level headline, this new release, Race, from director Stephen Hopkins (“Predator 2,” “The Reaping”) sure has it. In fact, the story of Jesse Owens, a track athlete at Ohio State University who goes on to shock the world (and especially Adolf Hitler) during the 1936 Olympics, is something that has been awaited for a long time.
According to his website, Owens specialized in the sprints and the long jump and was recognized in his lifetime as perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field history. His achievement of setting three world records and tying another in less than an hour at the 1935 Big Ten track meet in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been called “the greatest 45 minutes ever in sport” and has never been equaled.
At the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Owens won international fame with four gold medals: The 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, and 4 × 100 meter relay. He was the most successful athlete at the games and as such has been credited with single-handedly crushing Hitler’s myth of Aryan supremacy (although the host country won the most medals in the Games, 89 to 56 over the second-place United States, including 33 gold).
In telling the account, Race has several storylines running parallel to each other. The first and obviously most compelling concerns the rise of James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens (Stephan James, “Selma”), who overcomes poverty and racial prejudice to become one of the American representatives to the XI Olympiad and ultimately one of the greatest and most famous athletes in track and field history.
Another involves a disagreement about whether there should be an American boycott of the Olympics because of the situation in Germany at the time, especially the plight of its Jewish citizens. President of the American Olympic Committee (AOC), Avery Brundage (Jeremy Irons, Academy Award winner for “Reversal of Fortune”), opposed this course of action believing politics should remain out of sports. President of the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), Jeremiah Mahoney (William Hurt, Academy Award winner for “Kiss of the Spider Woman”), thought otherwise, arguing participation would lead to an endorsement of Hitler.
Tacked in is a thread with German filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl (Carice van Houten, “Repo Men”) who — under the watch of a calloused Joseph Goebbels (Barnaby Metschurat, a bunch of German TV series no one stateside has heard of) — attempts to make the propaganda documentary “Olympia,” chronicling the Games in Germany and Owens’ participation.
Like all sports films, we get the usual rags-to-riches montage with Owens leading his college team (led by his coach, played by “Saturday Night Live” alum Jason Sudeikis, “Tumbledown”) to triumph in 1935 and earning a spot on the Olympic squad, despite calls from his own people to boycott the Games. And while the athletic competition scenes are fairly compelling, the behind the scenes moments were most interesting to this scribbler.
The title, Race, is an obvious double entendre, and when casting an eye on the non-track and field meaning it is quick to point out how poorly people of color were treated in America during this period in time (surprisingly similar to Germany, and in some ways worse). In one particularly poignant scene, akin to Hattie McDaniel winning the Best Supporting Actress award for “Gone With the Wind” and having to sit at the back table at the ceremony, Owens, as the celebrated guest of honor at a Manhattan banquet is forced to use the hotel’s kitchen entrance in the rear.
While Sudeikis does well in comic relief (although he does get to test his dramatic chops now and again), James has a much tougher time. Like Chadwick Boseman in “42,” he has to play a man whom we have not only idolized, but iconicized through the years. There isn’t much room here, but he does the best with what he has. And even though Race doesn’t necessarily inspire us or show us anything new, it’s one that the younger people should see — just to get a little historical background of a person who actually existed in a world much different from our own.
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Degree apprenticeships are an excellent way to inject up-to-the-minute, higher-level skills, ideas and energy into your business, building a talented workforce for sustainable growth and success.
Whether a new recruit, or an existing employee, degree apprentices will learn a huge number of additional skills, increasing the breadth of their knowledge and understanding of your industry – all while on the job.
Here are a few of the benefits degree apprenticeships can bring to your business.
Future business productivity – 75% of employers with apprentices report an improvement in productivity.
Career progression for your employees – apprenticeships can help you retain your most valuable employees, by encouraging them to grow and develop within your organisation. With a well-developed skillset, they’ve got a greater chance of promotion.
Excellent value – gain generous government funding for employers. Larger companies will be able to use their Apprenticeship Levy funds to cover the cost of apprentices’ tuition fees. It’s not only you who’ll be noticing the great value. Your employees will feel as though you’re investing in them, and be more likely to stay with your company.
New talent – apprenticeships are great for attracting and developing talent, with staff knowing they’ll gain an industry relevant qualification and learn the theoretical reasons behind the most effective methods.
Learning relevant to your business – benefit from students developing skills and knowledge tailored to your business.
A number of degree apprenticeships are available for a broad range of businesses, and that number is expected to continue increasing as the courses grow in popularity.
If you’re a large business already paying the Apprenticeship Levy, you should take advantage of the money you’re contributing and reinvest in your workforce with degree apprenticeships. And if you’re an SME not paying the Levy, why not enjoy the benefits of having 90% of a degree apprenticeship funded by the Government?
For more information on Degree Apprenticeships, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.


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10) The Cave of Despair.
The evocative engraving illustrates a scence from Edmund Spencer´s allegorical poem The Faerie Queene. It was originally published in 1822 in William Savage's sumptuous manual Practical Hints on Decorative Printing and was one of the most celebrated engravings of the early period of wood engraving. Linton reprinted the plate in 1889 for his Masters of Wood Engraving. He considered The Cave of Despair for Branston´s best work, but he thought his engraving style did´nt suit the material. Branston´s line, he thought, "is in fact the line of copper, differing from copper only in effect, the printing causing the difference, as an impression from the surface of a relief cut gives white lines where an impression from the incised lines of copper-plate gives black."


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[*1] Matter of United Univ. Professions v State of New York 2013 NY Slip Op 50084(U) Decided on January 7, 2013 Supreme Court, Albany County Lynch, J. Published by New York State Law Reporting Bureau pursuant to Judiciary Law § 431. This opinion is uncorrected and will not be published in the printed Official Reports.
State of New York, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, and UPSTATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, Respondents.
By: Robert T. Reilly, Esq. and Jacquelyn Hadam Esq.
By: Brian J. O'Donnell, Esq.
The petitioner United University Professions (hereinafter UUP) is a party to a collective bargaining agreement with the State of New York. The petitioner Gerold Feuer (hereinafter, Dr. Feuer) is a member of the petitioner United University Professions (hereinafter UUP), who was employed as an Associate Professor at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University (hereinafter, SUNY Upstate). On December 10, 2010, Dr. Feuer was suspended [*2]without pay pending arbitral resolution of certain charges of misconduct.By an Award dated August 20, 2012, an Arbitrator determined that Dr. Feuer was guilty of some, but not all, of the charges asserted against him. Further, the Arbitrator determined that the appropriate penalty for Dr. Feuer's misconduct was not dismissal but suspension and directed SUNY Upstate to reinstate him to his former position with the University. SUNY Upstate has not reinstated Dr. Feuer. The UUP commenced this proceeding pursuant to CPLR Article 75 to obtain an Order confirming the Arbitration Award. Respondents cross move to dismiss the petition and vacate the Award.
Dr. Feuer began working for SUNY Upstate in 1996 in its Department of Microbiology and Immunology as an Associate Professor. Dr. Feuer also served as the director of the Upstate Humanized Severe Combined Immunodeficiency ("SCID") Mouse Center and the Stem Cell Processing Center. In simple terms, SCID mice are bred to have no immune system. The mice are thereafter "humanized" in the lab with stem cells to mimic the human immune system. In 2008, Dr. Feuer founded HuMurine Technologies, Inc., "to promote the use of humanized SCID mice rather than primates in private venture testing of drugs and bodies, and to contract HuMurine work with his Upstate laboratory to generate financial resources for his research at Upstate" (Arbitrator's Award p. 6).
In December 2010, Dr. Feuer was served with a Notice of Discipline charging him with fifty-three separate specifications of misconduct related to work he allegedly performed on behalf of or in furtherance of HuMurine's interests while employed by SUNY Upstate and while using SUNY Upstate's resources and/or personnel. SUNY Upstate also alleged that Dr. Feuer directed State employees to submit charges for services performed for HuMurine to be paid from a State grant.The UUP filed a grievance to challenge the Notice of Discipline pursuant to the procedure set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. In accordance with that procedure, the parties submitted the following issues to an Arbitrator: (1) "Was there probable cause for [Dr. Feuer's] immediate suspension [without pay] pursuant to Section 19.7 of the [Collective Bargaining Agreement]. If not, what shall the appropriate remedy be"; (2) "[h]as SUNY Upstate Medial University proven Dr. Feuer's guilt of any of the charges specified in the Notice of Discipline..."; (3) "[i]f Dr. Feuer is found guilty of any or all of the charges, is there just cause for imposing discipline?"; and, (4) "[i]f just cause for discipline is found, is the penalty of termination appropriate? If not what is the appropriate penalty"
By her August 20, 2012 Award, the Arbitrator determined (1) that SUNY Upstate did have just cause to immediately suspend Dr. Feuer pending resolution of the disciplinary charges; (2) that Dr. Feuer was guilty of thirty of the alleged acts of misconduct; (3) that Dr. Feuer was not guilty of the remaining alleged acts of misconduct; (4) that the penalty of termination was "not appropriate under the totality of circumstances"; and (5) that the appropriate penalty was suspension from the effective date of his termination to the date of the award.
In relevant part, CPLR 7510 provides: "The court shall confirm an [arbitration] award upon application of a party made within one year after its delivery to him [or her], unless the award is vacated or modified upon a ground specified in section 7511". On a motion to confirm, this Court may not review the legal or factual basis of the award, and, unless a challenging [*3]party establishes one of the grounds for modification or vacatur set forth in CPLR 7511, the award must be confirmed (In re Vermilya, 157 AD2d 1030 , app. den. 75 NY2d 710 [cit. om.]).
This Court may vacate an arbitration award only upon one of the grounds set forth in CPLR 7511 (b)  (NY City Transit Auth. v. Transp. Workers' Union, Local 100, 6 NY3d 332, 336 ). In support of the instant cross motion, respondents claim that the arbitrator exceeded her power (CPLR 7511 (b)  (iii)).This ground may be invoked "where the arbitrator's award violates a strong public policy, is irrational or clearly exceeds a specifically enumerated limitation on the arbitrator's power" (NY City Transit Auth., Supra).
In support of its' claim that the award violates public policy, respondents cite Penal Law Article 155, which sets forth definitions and standards applicable to and the elements of the criminal offense of larceny.Respondents contend that the arbitrator factually determined that Dr. Feuer committed certain acts that "fit the definition" of larceny and "at the dollar level involved ($78,600.00 or $149,994.00) it would constitute Grand Larceny in the 2nd Degree a Class C Felony..." (Memorandum of Law p. 7).
As set forth above, after consideration of all the evidence and testimony before her, the arbitrator determined that Dr. Feuer was guilty of thirty of the fifty separate acts of misconduct asserted against him. More specifically, the arbitrator determined that petitioner inappropriately used the State's facilities and resources for the benefit of his private entity, assigned State employees to perform services for the private entity, and inappropriately directed employees to charge costs related to the private entity to a State grant contract (Charges 7-22; Exhibit B, p. 33). The arbitrator also found that Dr. Feuer, through his private entity, sold and shipped mice owned by Upstate to other universities and charged the shipping costs to a State grant contract (Charges 23, 24, 25-28; Exhibit B, p. 33). Further, the arbitrator concluded that in the course of arranging such shipments, Dr. Feuer failed to comply with certain material transfer agreements (Charges 32-39; Exhibit B p. 34).
Matter of State of NY, Off. of Children & Family Servs. (Civil Serv. Empls. Assn., Inc.), 79 AD3d 1438, 1439  [cit. om.], lv. den. 17 NY3d 706 ).
Here, the cited provisions of the penal law support respondent's view that, generally, [*4]public policy supports certain punishment for conduct that is adjudged to be criminal larceny as defined in the statute. Dr. Feuer, however, was neither charged criminally nor adjudged to be guilty of any crime. Further, the heightened standard of proof applicable to a criminal proceeding "beyond a reasonable doubt" did not apply at the Arbitration.Respondents do not cite any public policy embodied in statute that requires the dismissal of a public employee charged with acts of misconduct that may be akin to criminal larceny. Because the arbitrator's determination to suspend Dr. Feuer does not violate any express statute, rule or regulation prohibiting reinstatement under similar circumstances, the Court is unable to conclude that the Award is "prohibit[ed], in an absolute sense" (see e.g. Matter of Jandrew v. County of Cortland, 84 AD3d 1616, 1620 ).
This Court is also unable to conclude that the award, on its face, violates public policy. Notably, it is apparent that before deciding that Dr. Feuer should be returned to work, the arbitrator considered certain mitigating factors, including that Dr. Feuer did not intend to profit personally from his conduct. Rather, the arbitrator concluded that Dr. Feuer believed that his work with the private entity would benefit the University and provide financial support for his work on behalf of the University. Further, the arbitrator noted that Dr. Feuer's conduct was not clandestine and that the administration therefore either knew or should have known that he was engaging in the offensive conduct. The arbitrator also considered the administration's delay in deciding whether Dr. Feuer's work with the private entity conflicted with his position at SUNY Upstate, that Dr. Feuer "constantly and actively" sought guidance from SUNY administrators, that the administration initially supported his plans, that similar billing practices existed with another subcontract, and that once the administration determined a conflict existed with HuMurine, the determination was not immediately communicated to Dr. Feuer. Under the circumstances, and notwithstanding the Arbitrator's ruling that Dr. Feuer engaged in misconduct, the Court is unable to conclude that the Award returning him to work at the laboratory violates an express public policy (Matter of State of NY, Off. of Children & Family Servs. (Civil Serv. Empls. Assn., Inc.), Supra).
The respondents also contend that the arbitrator's determination should be vacated because she refused to accept certain evidence purportedly offered "on the issue of intent to steal and to deceive the employer" (Respondent's Memorandum of Law p. 8). Respondents claim that such refusal constitutes "legal misconduct" (CPLR 7511(b)(i)).
Misconduct may occur where an arbitrator refuses to hear evidence that is "pertinent and material" to the issues presented (Professional Staff Congress/City University of New York v. Board of Higher Education, 39 NY2d 319 ; Matter of Matter of Allstate Ins. Co. v. GEICO (Govt. Empls. Ins. Co.), __ AD3d __ , 2012 Slip Op 7994 (2d Dept Nov. 21, 2012). Generally, unless the moving party demonstrates that the evidence was "material and relevant", "[a]n arbitrator's refusal to receive evidence is not a sufficient basis to vacate an award..." (Thompson v. S.L.T. Ready-Mix, 245 AD2d 911 ). On this application to vacate the Award, respondents bear the burden of demonstrating, with "clear and convincing proof" that the arbitrator's refusal to consider the requested evidence constituted misconduct pursuant to CPLR 7511(b)[i]). (Id., citing Matter of Wiener Furniture Co. [Kingston City Schools Consol.], 90 AD2d 875; see Allstate, Supra).
The record before the Court indicates that the e-mail was sent and received from Dr. Feuer's personal e-mail account and extracted from a State-owned laptop computer.
Petitioner's counsel argued that the evidence was not admissible because the documents were subject to the attorney-client privilege.After reviewing written submissions from counsel, the Arbitrator issued an interim award dated February 22, 2012 wherein she advised that the documents were, "not sufficiently probative to support their admissibility, based on the representations of counsel as to their contents" (Exhibit I).
In this Court's view, the Respondents have not demonstrated that the requested documents were pertinent and material to the issues presented. It is well settled that "[a]n arbitrator is not bound by principles of substantive law or rules of evidence, and may do justice and apply his or her own sense of law and equity to the facts as he or she finds them to be" (Matter of Perilli v New York State Dept. of Correctional Servs., 80 AD3d 617  [cit. om.]). Petitioners' counsel explains that during the disciplinary hearing that lasted eight days, fifteen witnesses testified and approximately ninety exhibits were received as evidence (Reilly Reply Affidavit ¶4). Now, as at the Arbitration, respondents contend that the evidence was necessary to prove Dr. Feuer's intent. The arbitrator, after considering all the evidence, such as counsels' characterizations as to the content of the documents and testimony from the State's witness that his opinion with regard to Dr. Feuer's intent was not based solely on the content of the e-mail (see Tr. pp. 590-594), declined to accept the documents.Respondents have not established any basis to question the Arbitrator's judgment and the record before the Court does not support respondents' view that her determination constituted misconduct.
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that the Arbitration Award dated August 20, 2012 is confirmed.


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As for the quick time event realize it is very sensitive and one screwup will send you back to the beginning of the scene with you dodging sand blasts.
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Kitchen gadgetry of course!! My wish list is L-O-N-G! Thanks so much for offering, my fingers are crossed.
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I love taking photos and printing them out. I print photos every couple of months. There are a ton of picture frames in my home. I make photo books after every trip. I've done photo tiles and photostrips to give as presents. The list goes on and on. But the one thing I hadn't done yet was a canvas print. So when Photowall contacted me about doing a product review in exchange for one, I happily said yes!
Photowall is a Swedish company that ships (quickly!) worldwide and offers two kinds of products: wall murals and canvas prints. You can select from their vast collection of designs and photographs or upload your own. And given all the photoshoots I've done with my trusty Sony A6000, I knew I wanted to print something of my own. I ended up choosing a photo I had taken of The Cliffs of Moher from my trip to Dublin back in 2016.
I received my order in less than a week and I'll admit, I was initially shocked when I realized that I'd have to put it together myself!
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Everything assumes patterns, either naturally or by design. It seems things want to find a place of rest, or balance, or perhaps strength, to name a few observations. As a designer, I organize chaos, recongnizing that chaos is its own design by Nature.
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Tsu - the Facebook Killer?
So what is Tsu (pronounced soo)? It's a social network modeled after Facebook with one distinct difference. And that diffference is that the ad revenue generated by the social network is shared with the account user - 90% of it in fact, distributed through a manner similar to multi-level marketing. In short you get paid to post and make friends!
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When one looks at enough websites, it becomes clear there are several trends in design - flat, single page, sideways scrolling, card design and more. Below is a list of trends and short definitions.
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Now, Where is Taos, New Mexico Again?
Taos is our little refuge, a beautiful high desert town in Northern New Mexico. Ten miles out of town we have an excellent ski resort, Taos Ski Valley, and ten miles to the west in the newly create Rio Grande Gorge National Monument. The town lies about 80 miles north of Santa Fe, NM, and about 80 miles south of the Colorado border.
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Analog Devices, Inc. today announced a transceiver series that enables high-definition (HD) video over existing Unshielded Twisted Pair cables and unshielded connectors. This allows OEMs to upgrade easily from standard-definition cameras to HD cameras and provide the superior resolution and image quality required for today’s automotive camera applications. The new ADV7990 and ADV7991 transmitters and ADV7380 and ADV7381 receivers use ADI’s Car Camera Bus (C2B™) technology to enable significant savings in weight, bulk, cost, and reduce cable-routing constraints when compared to other automotive link solutions.
The ADV7990/91 and ADV7380/81 transceivers feature negligible latency along with uncompressed transmission; the bidirectional control channel uses the same cable and thus incurs no additional costs. These devices support a 75-MHz pixel rate (75 MHz Y, 75 MHz C) “frozen frame” detection while the bidirectional control function supports I2C, interrupt/status and general-purpose I/O (GPIO).


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This report is designed to inform you of the different types of support available for your child at The Oaks CP School.
How does The Oaks CP School approach the teaching of children with Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND)?
All pupils in school receive quality first teaching, this means that a range of teaching and learning styles are used and that appropriate learning objectives are set for all children with a curriculum matched to their needs. Some children require specific interventions in small groups or on a one to one basis.
Your child’s overall well-being is paramount and at the centre of all we do at The Oaks. Please refer to our Waves of Intervention Map (attached to this document) for our staged approach to supporting social, mental and emotional health.
The progress that your child is making and their attainments in comparison with National Age Related Expectations will be discussed with you at parents evenings in Autumn and Spring Terms. You will be able to discuss how well your child is doing in school at these meetings. There is also an informal parents drop in every week where classteachers are available and parents are welcome to look at pupil’s learning on the walls and in books. School operates an ‘open door’ policy where parents are always welcome. Mrs Grundy, the SENCO, is also available to meet with parents, please make an appointment.
Teachers use ongoing assessments to inform their planning. These assessments allow staff to monitor if children are making the desired amount of progress. Children’s progress is monitored through teacher’s formative assessments, Y1 Phonics Assessment, Termly tests, end of Key Stage SATs and Suffolk Reading Tests. Assessment data is analysed by teachers, the SENCO and the Assessment Co-ordinator and any issues that arise are addressed. If staff have any concerns, they will contact parents.
If you think that your child has a Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND), please make your concern known to the school by speaking initially to your child’s class teacher, who will raise this concern with the SENCO in school. The concern will be discussed with you and following this discussion, school will carry out the necessary checks to ensure your child’s needs are met. We will share our findings with you and agree the next steps for your child.
How does The Oaks CP school involve children in their education and the decision making process?
At The Oaks we ‘Bring Learning to Life’ for all our children. One of the main principles is that all children are involved in planning their learning. All project learning follows the children’s interests so children are always kept involved with the path their project will take. Children are aware of their targets or next steps in their learning (age appropriate). English and Maths targets are an integral part of daily teaching and learning. Any specific social, emotional or behavioural targets are set with the individual children and referred to appropriately. In addition to this, children get feedback from teaching staff regarding immediate next steps in their learning, this may be verbal feeback or written comments in their books.
Who outside of school, can I turn to for advice and support?
(parent Partnership) Information, Advice and Support Services offer advice and support to parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs.
Pupil and Student Services Offer support and advice on school admissions.
Offer in school support and advice for a child’s health and well-being.
For further information about the wide range of support agencies available to you, please refer to the Bolton Local Authority offer.
How should complaints concerning SEN provision be made and how will they be dealt with?
If a parent/carer wishes to make a complaint about SEN provision they should first contact the class teacher who will voice the concerns to the SENCO. If the problem is still unresolved the parent may wish to speak directly to the SENCO who may approach the head for advice or support. If the concern continues, the parent/carer may wish to speak directly to the head who may in turn need to address the issue with governors to discuss the situation and possible solutions explored.
Where can I get a copy of the SEN policy?
A copy of the policy is posted below or alternatively a copy can be requested from the school office.
LINK: SEND Local Offer – Bolton Council website.
Writing/reading coloured overlays Individual support in class during appropriate subjects.
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Shares of Costco Wholesale hit an all-time high last Friday, ahead of next week's third-quarter earnings report. Costco stock has been a very consistent long-term winner for shareholders. Over the last 10 years, it has moved steadily higher, aside from a dip caused by the Great Recession.
Costco 10 Year Price Chart, data by YCharts.
Costco stock trades at 25 times earnings, so it's not exactly cheap. However, the company is still probably one of the best investments out there, because it has a powerful business model that engenders strong customer loyalty, and there is plenty of room for long-term growth.
There are essentially two reasons that Costco stock has performed so well over the years. First, the company is very efficient. For example, Costco ended last quarter with inventory of just $7.6 billion, which is less than a month's worth of sales. Furthermore, this is almost entirely financed by vendors, which minimizes working capital requirements. In other words, by the time Costco has to pay its suppliers, it has already sold most of the relevant inventory. This reduces costs and allows Costco to maintain a very steady gross margin rate.
Second, Costco has the lowest operating expenses in the business, due to a focus on reducing costs and "investing in price" -- i.e., lowering prices in order to drive more traffic. Last year, Costco had operating expenses of just $9.5 billion, or 9.6% of sales. By contrast, operating expenses at Amazon.com, which is generally considered a very efficient retailer, totaled 23.6% of sales.
Costco's rock-bottom operating expenses give it the ability to match or beat the prices of all its competitors. This is good news for those who own Costco stock, because it means that the company should not be vulnerable to disruption by online competitors. Shareholders can be reasonably confident that Costco's industry-leading prices will be as big an attraction in 10 or 20 years as they are today.
Costco is not a high-growth company anymore; revenue is growing in the high single digits, with earnings growing slightly faster. The logistical challenges of finding appropriate real estate, securing the necessary permits, and building new warehouses put a cap on growth, for all practical purposes. Costco plans to open approximately 30 new warehouses per year for the next few years, which implies 4% to 5% annual growth in square footage.
However, while Costco's growth rate is modest compared to that of Amazon, it is probably sustainable for a long time. This can justify Costco stock's relatively high multiple compared to that of most of its retail peers. As of February, Costco operated 622 warehouses, of which more than 90% are located in North America.
Costco continues to open new warehouses in North America, suggesting that it has not yet saturated that market. However, Europe, Asia, and Australia represent big future opportunities for the company. Costco already operates in the U.K., Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Australia, with plenty of room for growth in all of those markets. The company is also interested in entering continental Europe, which could eventually become a large market for Costco.
With all of these opportunities, the company should be able to keep growing its warehouse count by 3% to 5% annually for the next decade and beyond. Comparable-store sales should also continue to grow as Costco takes share from less-efficient competitors. This provides a road map to long-term value creation for Costco shareholders.
Costco has hit upon a winning formula for long-term profit growth with its low-cost model and commitment to keeping prices low for customers. The company's cost advantages constitute a wide moat that should keep it immune to the disruption occurring elsewhere in retail. Moreover, Costco has only penetrated a small portion of its worldwide market opportunity. As a result, Costco stock seems like a bargain, even at 25 times earnings.
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text: This video is told from the viewpoint of a female member of a bamboo shoot processing cooperative that is part of the Khao Rao Thian Thong forest management group in Thailand, which works to improve the area’s degraded forest while promoting the sustainable use of forest resources. The group is part of a community forest network, through which forest communities around Thailand share knowledge and experiences. As a result of their efforts, forest resources in Khao Rao Thian Thong are now being used sustainably, and community members’ livelihoods have improved. Most households are collecting bamboo shoots for their own consumption as well as selling their products for additional income.

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I had (notice past tense) an extensive list of photos tagged and cataloged on Pinterest. But then life came crashing in and I stopped posting. My email changed and voila, I was no longer able to access my Pinterest account. Oh, it’s still there, just languishing and underfed.
To rectify this, I created a brand new Pinterest account and starting following myself (that would be my old account). Therefore I can repin all my old photos (the 1000s) onto my new site. Tedious? Yes. But something I can do while in line at the grocery store.
Here are some sample pins, currently centered around my debut novel, Tarot: The Magician.
I love the mystery of this photo. It’s called “Discovered” by David Dallilet. This reminds me of the Black Plague suits doctors would wear.
This painting, called “All Seeing” reminds me of Guiermo Del Toro’s work. Although the painting is by Sarah Jones.
Yes. I also adore books. In 2005, Swiss artist Jan Reymond began constructing elaborate installations each year, made of the old, unsold books as a last hurrah for the soon-to-be discarded objects.
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You have a very disturbing Pinterest, if these are just a few samples. Granted, the style of writing you do, but whew….. 😛 Glad you figured out a way to ‘save’ your pins! Creative.
I looked back and you’re right. On the blog I mostly posted bizarre images. Those were the ones that were the most striking. Except, wow, that does paint an interesting picture of me, doesn’t it?
The book installation looks really cool. I like the overall look and that books were repurposed into something else, at least for awhile. I remember seeing a show about the middle ages where they had a black plague mask/suit similar to the painting. The All Seeing is actually pretty cool too.
Yup, I’m drawn to all things books so the book installation is awesome. Click over to the Pinterest site for a whole lot more book related art.

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Directions: Leave the M27 at Junction 1 and take the A339 to Lyndhurst. From Lyndhurst continue on the A337 signposted Lymington/Brockenhurst. In Brockenhurst turn right at the Careys Manor Hotel and the ground is 200 yards on the right. From Brockenhurst Railway Station turn left into Brookley Road by the level crossing, go over the cattle grid and turn right at Lloyds Bank into Grigg Lane, The ground is 50 yards on the left. Brockenhurst is served by Solent Blue Line Bus No. 6 from both Southampton and Lymington. Alight at Careys Manor Hotel and follow instructions above.
The Club was founded in 1898 and were founder members of the New Forest League which they won on five occasions. Following the First World War the club played in the Bournemouth League and had three seasons in the Hampshire League before returning to local football. They returned to the New Forest League before re-joining the Hampshire League in the mid-thirties. In 1951 they moved to their present ground, the seventh since the Club’s formation. They were Hampshire League Division Three Champions in 1960 and progressed to Division One as well as winning the Hampshire Intermediate Cup. After relegation they returned to the Premier division in 1971 and went down by a single goal to Alton Town in the Hampshire Senior Cup Final a year later. The Division One Championship was won in 1976 and ten years later the club were founder members of the Wessex League. Non-League giants Kingstonian Town were beaten in the FA Cup in 2002 and three years later “Brock” reached the Third Qualifying Round of the FA Cup before bowing out to Bath City. 2011 saw them relegated from the Premier Division for the first time but the “exile” lasted only two seasons and in both those seasons the Club reached the Final of the League Cup, before ensuring promotion and the First Division Championship on the last Saturday of the 2012/13 season.
Brockenhurst is a village situated in the heart of the New Forest National Park, is home to the famous New Forest Show,and pedestrians and vehicles alike share the roads and pavements with the Forest ponies.


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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is tasked with ensuring that auto manufacturers comply with safety standards to ensure that all vehicles made and sold in the United States meet minimum requirements to protect drivers and passengers. Recently, the organization announced that it will fine Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV $105 million for lapses in safety recalls that involve over one million vehicles.
Fiat Chrysler is a corporation involving both Italian and American interests. The company manufactures a number of top-selling automobiles in the country, including Jeep sport utility vehicles. According to its consent agreement with the NHTSA, the company will offer a buyback option that covers hundreds of thousands of vehicles and offer owners trade-in incentives or financial help in getting their vehicles repaired. The company has also agreed to submit to an independently conducted audit of its handling of recalls over the past three years.
The $105 million in fines is unprecedented for the NHTSA and represents what some are calling a “new standard” in how the agency will deal with auto manufacturers in the future. To this point, the record fine was $70 million and was imposed against Honda Motor Co for failure to report death and injury due to defects in its vehicles. In most cases, high fines are associated with clear violations of safety that lead to death of a number of victims, such as the $35 million fine imposed against General Motors Co for delaying the report of faulty ignition switches that led to more than 120 fatalities.
However, NHTSA has been gearing up for some time to take a more aggressive stance since the appointment of its new administrator, Mark Rosekind. The agency came under intense scrutiny last year from members of Congress on both sides of the aisle for the perception that it failed to adequately investigate and handle reports of deadly defects such as Takata Corp airbags and GM ignition switches.
The agreement with Fiat Chrysler will force the company to cover trade-in or other financial incentives on Dodge Rams, Dakotas and Chrysler Aspens from as long ago as 2008. At least half a million of these vehicles have faulty suspensions that could lead to a loss of control.
The fines will include a $70 million payment to the NHTSA, $20 million for improving the recall process and $15 million to be placed in trust for possible discovery of further violations.


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Mr Hublot is a Luxembourgish/French animated short film by Laurent Witz and Alexandre Espigares with/after the characters of Stephane Halleux. It won the Academy Award for Best Animated Short at the 86th Academy Awards on 2 March 2014.
Mr. Hublot sees a tiny puppy-like robot shivering in a box. When the box is taken away for garbage disposal, Mr. Hublot, concerned for the puppy's welfare, takes the robot to his house.
The robot gets bigger and bigger and is soon much bigger than Mr. Hublot. After the creature causes extensive damage to the apartment, Mr. Hublot appears to attack the creature, which seems suddenly frightened, with a screwdriver.
After some time has passed, Mr. Hublot is shown in his home, with everything returned to normal. To the surprise of the audience, it is revealed that, far from destroying the creature, Mr. Hublot has instead moved from his tiny apartment to the warehouse across the street so that he could accommodate his oversized pet. They both seem happy and Mr. Hublot continues to turn the lights on and off before leaving the room.
Mr. Hublot original music "Robotpet" and "Mr.Hublot" performed by Li-lo.
^ "2014 Oscar Nominations". Oscars.com. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2014.
William Hal Ashby was an American film director and editor associated with the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking.
Bunny is a 1998 American computer-animated short film by Chris Wedge and produced by Blue Sky Studios. It was featured on the original DVD release of Ice Age from 2002 and its 2006 "Super Cool Edition" re-release.
Big Hero 6 is a 2014 American 3D computer animated superhero film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Loosely based on the superhero team of the same name by Marvel Comics, the film is the 54th Disney animated feature film. Directed by Don Hall and Chris Williams, the film tells the story of Hiro Hamada, a young robotics prodigy who forms a superhero team to combat a masked villain. The film features the voices of Scott Adsit, Ryan Potter, Daniel Henney, T.J. Miller, Jamie Chung, Damon Wayans Jr., Genesis Rodriguez, Alan Tudyk, James Cromwell and Maya Rudolph.
Bear Story is a 2014 Chilean animated short film directed by Gabriel Osorio Vargas. The screenplay was co-written with Daniel Castro and the film was produced by Pato Escala Pierart. The story is inspired by the director's grandfather, Leopoldo Osorio, who, after the Chilean coup d'état, was imprisoned for two years and then forced to live in exile for the duration of the dictatorship. The film was a critical success, winning the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film at the 88th Academy Awards. It is the first Chilean winner of an Academy Award and the first Latin American animation to win and/or get nominated for an Oscar.


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Personalised hardboard placemats 19 x 23cm, with glossy, wipe clean surface.
Incorporate your favourite holiday snap, pet or family photo. You can also add a line of text i.e place name + date visited or perhaps personalise 1 for each family member i.e "Mummy's place" "Daddy's place" etc.
This product was added to our catalog on Monday 08 September, 2008.

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All BullDog jaws are precision machined from K1045 cold drawn, high temperature stress relieved, medium tensile steel. We use a proprietary electroplating process coating to apply a bimetal coating to the jaws, giving them exceptional corrosion resistance and long life even under heavy duty professional use. The BullDog Extended Pin Jaw set features a dovetailed spigot that fits easily into a 1" diameter hole. All BullDog check jaws are coated with a corrosion resistant finish.
Expansion Range: 15/16" - 2"
Compression Range: 1/4" - 1 1/4"
Expansion Range: 1" - 2 3/8"
Compression Range: 3/8" - 1 11/16"
Expansion Range: 1 1/4" - 2 5/8"
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Some insurance companies may want you to visit their drive-in claims center before having your vehicle repaired. You can do this. All you need to do after they have inspected your car is bring their estimate to Kosmetic Kar Doctor and we will handle your claim with them from there. Or you can simply leave your vehicle with Kosmetic Kar Doctor and we will go over the claim with the insurance adjuster.
You have the right to go to the repair shop of your choice. Your insurance company CAN NOT require you to go to a particular body shop. At Kosmetic Kar Doctor, we work for YOU not the Insurance company. Famous words that the insurance companies love to use is that they will “not guarantee work from a shop that is not working for them or on their list.” Most shops have their own guarantee, for instance, Kosmetic Kar Doctor offers a lifetime guarantee on all repairs.
It is important to research a shop’s reputation prior to the repair of your vehicle. Kosmetic Kar Doctor is proud to carry a 5-star Better Business Rating and has been open since 1987.
There is no law requiring you to obtain more than one estimate. Some insurance companies will tell you that you need to obtain 3 estimates. This is simply not true. If your insurance company insists that you get an estimate, go to a shop with a proven track record of customer satisfaction like Kosmetic Kar Doctor.
Choose a shop that has unibody repair equipment and has certified technicians. Kosmetic Kar Doctor’s technicians are I-CAR and ASE certified. At Kosmetic Kar Doctor, remember, we are working for you with our highly qualified staff and a proven track record of customer satisfaction.


text: Open Sunday..3/24 ...1-3:30 Mediterranean Villa in NAA with magnificent landscaping including mini vineyard, veggie garden, lawn, fruit trees, covered ramada with wood burning fireplace, veranda, , fountain, etc. Step into the circular entry rotunda surrounded by clerestory windows & then onto solid wood floors into the living room with a window wall facing the Sandias with magnificent views.. The high ceilings have rough hewn beams as does the kitchen & family room. There's a giant gas fireplace , wet bar, & a ''Princess Staircase'' with Travertine flooring leading to the private, upper Master Suite . The kitchen/Family room is large with a center island, abundant seating, stainless steel appliances with dbl. ovens, gas cooktop, subzero refrigerator, granite countertops & custom wood.


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With everything moms do, they deserve a day of relaxation Surprise Mom this Mother’s Day with a Mother’s Day Pampering Gift Basket.
What better way to start off your Mother’s Day gift basket than with a hand woven basket? Each basket comes with the option to have a colorful liner put inside. After mom enjoys all the goodies inside, the basket can be used as a functional piece of decor to organize her things..
Set the stage for a relaxing evening with a package of her favorite flavored tea.
Instead of a bouquet of flowers, how about surprising mom with a bouquet of spoons to keep handy in the kitchen.
After a hard day of work, your mom will enjoy a night of breathing in a the aroma of a scented candle while curling up with a good book.
Bring nature to her office or kitchen when you give her a succulent plant safely inside this planter.
Let her know how "tea-riffic" she is.


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PolyPhotonix’s Noctura 400 Sleep Mask Helps Combat Diabetic Retinopathy - The Independent Global Source for the Flexible and Printed Electronics Industry.
The Noctura 400 delivers a precise dose of light therapy during a patient’s normal hours of sleep.
The World Health Organisation regards diabetes as a global epidemic. The current global population of diabetics is estimated at 400 million and is set to grow to 500 million by 2020. In the UK alone, there are currently 4 million diabetics and this is expected to grow to 5.5 million by 2020. Currently more than 280,000 people a year are diagnosed with diabetes.
One of the impacts of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy (DR), a disease caused by diabetes. DR is one of the most common causes of blindness in the western world. Most sight loss due to diabetes is preventable if treatment is given early. However, current treatments are prohibitively expensive, highly invasive and present a significant burden to patients and healthcare systems worldwide. Today in many countries, patients are not treated due to the prohibitive cost.


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In Romans 8:29(NLT), God tells us that He knew us in advance, and He chose us to be like His Son, Jesus Christ. This is why it is so monumentally important to know Christ and to know what he accomplished for us. John 1:1 says that Jesus Christ was with God from the very beginning. He sat on the throne with our Heavenly Father, but he left his position of supreme majesty and authority to come to earth. In Romans 10:10, he tells us why he did this. He left the throne of God in heaven and came to earth to give us access to a more than abundant life. Therefore, you and I can reason that before he came, our access to a more than abundant life was denied. This is both mind-blowing and integral to the missing piece of the puzzle that so many of us are searching for.
God knew us in advance. The question that you and I ought to ask ourselves is “in advance of what?” The answer to this question is one that we could never quantify or enumerate, because it would be impossible for us to count that far back. Revelation 1:8, tells us, “I am the Alpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end,” says the Lord God.” So, you and I can’t pinpoint a date and time that would adequately define the ‘knowing in advance’ God refers to in Romans 8:29, but we can surmise with a great degree of confidence that it’s a really, really, really long time ago. He knew us, and by this we must understand that He knew every inch of us, from the top to the bottom. He knew us, and He chose us for a very specific purpose, and it is to become like His Son, Jesus Christ.
What is Jesus Christ like? In John 21:25, the apostle tells us that Jesus Christ did so many extraordinarily good things during his time on earth that if they were all written down, the world could not contain the books that would be written. The goodness of Jesus Christ is boundless, and his love is pure and selfless; so much so that he endured what none of us could endure and sacrificed his life to cover our sins. If you didn’t believe or accept that such a tremendous act of love was accomplished for your sake, your strength would be greatly diminished, and your growth cut down. This is because you would not know the extent to which God’s love has rescued you, and you would always underestimate the magnitude of His saving grace. We would be relegated to a prison of doubt and fear with such limited thought. Our God didn’t want this and has given us a hope in Christ that exceeds such a pitiful state.
“Becoming the ‘YOU’ God Sees” written by Fran, edited by PMB for DomesticAbuseAwareness.Org ©2018. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord!
Ephesians 2:10(NLT) is one of my all-time favorite verses in the bible. It says, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” For individuals with pretty good self-esteem, this verse might not resonate as deeply for them as it does for me. Don’t get me wrong, growing up I had a lot of love in my life, I just didn’t learn to channel it into loving myself. Instead, I felt like one big mistake waiting to happen, and disappointment seemed to be my constant companion. I never believed that anything wonderful would happen for me, and I spent a good deal of time expecting the worse. To say that viewing myself as a masterpiece was a stretch is putting it mildly.
One day, someone told me that I needed to see myself the way that God sees me. I’d like to say that this statement was the epiphany of all epiphanies, and that a lightbulb lit up in my head, but I wouldn’t be telling the truth. I heard the words. They lightly landed on my consciousness; then I dismissed them and moved on in my usual camouflaged, yet predictable gloominess. But you see, that’s the thing about the Word of God. Its truth is so massive, that sometimes we can only take the impact in small doses.
In Isaiah 55:11 (NLT), God tells us, “It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it.” So while I was struggling, trying to find my way, the Word of God that I had heard was working on my heart bit by bit. Heavenly Father had a plan for my life, just as He has one for yours. The Holy Spirit helped me to create a space in my mind and heart to begin to believe that God would work through me to accomplish His purpose.
God’s plan is the foundation of all things. We don’t see this when we’re licking our wounds, and trying to figure out how to press our own agendas forward. You want things to work out, but you look at everything in your world, and sometimes it seems like mush; nothing is as it should be. The wisdom of Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) teaches us, “You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.” Nothing is more important than God’s plan; this is ‘The Basics of LIFE-101.’ It is an unyielding and inflexible reality, and if we try to go against it, we’re going to come out with the short end of the stick. This is why Jesus Christ tells us in Matthew 6:33 to seek God first, because seeking Him first guarantees a blessed outcome.
Some people have a vision of God sitting in heaven, waiting to put the hammer down when anyone violates His laws. God’s Word is the preeminent authority. John 1:1(NLT) tells us, “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Through the Lord Jesus Christ, Heavenly Father set things in motion through His Word a very long time ago. He spoke, and the universe obeyed. He created it, put it in perfect working order, and then rested. There’s nothing more to be done. His Word works with a mathematical precision. He has orchestrated the universe in such a way that it works with us when we work with it. When we obey and honor God’s Word, harmony is achieved. He set up the system to respond beautifully to our obedience.
And He doesn’t hit us over the head with it. Life does this on ‘automatic.’ After a pat, a thump, and then finally a knock upside the head from the situations of life; most of us realize that God is working through our circumstances to tell us something. That’s what happened to me. I knew deep in my gut that I was out of place. Every day felt like an out-of-body experience, like someone was living my life, because it wasn’t the life I was supposed to live. It’s not the way destiny feels.
“The Basics of Life-101” written by Fran for DomesticAbuseAwareness.Org ©2017. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord!
Much of domestic violence and abuse is about manipulation. The definition of manipulation is trying to control someone in an unscrupulous or unfair way, and those who practice it will often deny that they’re doing it. There’s hardly anything more exasperating than to believe in your own innocence only to have it turned completely in the wrong direction by someone. It is especially hurtful when that person knows full well that your intentions were in the right place, but makes a sport of trying to make you out to be the bad guy. If you’re dealing with someone that, no matter what you do, you’re always wrong in their eyes, it can be an exhausting way to live.
The truth and a lie do not hold the same authority, no matter how much people try to make it appear as though they do. Someone once said that there are two types of people, those who seek the truth, and those who seek to cover it up. Personally speaking, I think that most folks can only take the truth in small doses, and when overload threatens them, sometimes they completely lose it. They might even try to harm the person that forces them to look truth in the face.
A strange phenomenon can happen when your strength speaks to a person’s weakness. It can be like holding a mirror up for them, and this mirror reflects what they fear the most. Instead of dealing with themselves honestly, they might choose to blame or belittle you for simply standing in your own strength. If no one has told you how strong you are, you might assume that you’re the one that is weak, and the person who manipulates the truth is the strong one. This is the wickedness of abuse, because at its root is the plot to swap truth for terror.
In John 14:1(NLT), Jesus Christ said, “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me.” This is a verse of tremendous comfort. The key to keeping our hearts from being troubled is to trust in God and trust in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Those of us that have experienced domestic violence and abuse know that a civil conversation can turn into a heated argument very quickly. The back and forth can be endless. This is why it is important for us to trust in the truth that is in Christ.
Some of us desperately want to be loved, and we will exhaust an enormous amount of energy trying to change a person’s perception of us. This is a battle already fought and won. In John 14:6, Jesus Christ tells us, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” If a person doesn’t understand how incredibly loving, powerful, and strong Jesus Christ is, then they may not comprehend the heft of John 14:6, but if you truly believe in Christ, then you’ll understand that the way has already been made, and through him, we can know the truth. In John 8:32, he tells us that this is what makes us free, it’s knowing the truth of who Christ is. When we know who he is, we then know who we are.
If the color blue is staring a person in the face, and they refuse to call it any other thing but red, convincing them they’re seeing the color blue can be a very difficult and unproductive challenge. Having someone hurt you so deeply and then deny your pain or that they caused it can drive you crazy, and make you question your worth. This is the devil’s trick to undermine your relationship with God. It is to shut you down, so that you do not become anchored and embedded in who you are in Christ.
“Denying the Truth” written by Fran for DomesticAbuseAwareness.Org ©2017. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord!
For as long as I could remember, I had been in love with Damon Kent. My family moved away for a few years from the town where I grew up. During that time, I changed of course and matured into a sixteen-year-old girl who could pass for a twenty-year old young woman with no problem. My foray into big city life had afforded me a new-found confidence, so the summer I returned to my hometown, I called Damon. It was a wildly bold move for me, but my time away had not been the most positive experience. I was hoping Damon would turn into my prince, that he would rescue me from the disappointments that came with maturing way ahead of most of my peers.
Damon and I talked the entire summer vacation. We had long conversations on the phone and my crush intensified. After returning from a place where I had no friends, was ridiculed constantly for my accent, and had to wear my mother’s clothes because nothing in the teen section would fit, I needed the ray of hope he offered. There was only one problem, my imagination was larger than life. I was never satisfied with just a little; I always had to take it to the nth level, and nothing short of this would quench my hunger for the grandiose and extreme.
I imagined Damon and I walking to classes holding hands, stealing a kiss after study hall, and getting engaged in college. Oh yeah, I took it there and beyond, even though we hadn’t seen each other in four years. Finally, the day arrived. I, not having my license yet, would be taxied to high school to register for classes. Damon was attending band camp at school, and we planned to meet up. Butterflies couldn’t touch the huge pigeons flying around in my gut. I remember it as if it were yesterday. I tried to look my best, and felt confident that I did, but it was no match for the fact that I had grown over a foot taller than Damon. When he and his friends spotted me, they behaved like ten-year-old boys. I pretended not to see them, and soldiered on as I had always done.
He had been so incredibly kind and tender over the summer. “What happened to that person?” I thought. This is a question that seemed to plague many of my relationships, and countless others have asked it regarding those that have hurt and betrayed them.
I love the saying “go big or go home!” And one of my scripture favs is Ephesians 3:20 (NKJV), “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us,” The wonderful truth that God ‘goes big’ when it comes to blessing us floods my heart with joy. Even at some of the worse times of my life, I’ve always known that God wanted the best for me and that more out of life was available, but oddly enough, I looked to others to fill my cup instead of Him.
As the desire to partner took center-stage in my life, my big imagination gobbled up the individuals I dated. It was no way that they could meet those expectations, but I had a huge hole in my soul. I imagined that my love would be reciprocated from the object of my affection in such enormous proportions that it would fill me up and then some.
I needed to be loved, but I had not seen another person give the kind of love that I craved. I couldn’t even figure out how to love me, with all my awkwardness and quirks. How was it that I expected someone to do for me what I couldn’t do for myself? It was a tough question, and 2Peter 2:9 has the answer. It tells us that the Lord knows how to rescue us from our trials. It finally dawned on me that I had been looking for love in all the wrong places. I needed to grow in the love of Christ, and at first it wasn’t so much about how I loved other people. It was about me allowing the roots of his love to grow down in my empty places. I had to trust that he loved me more than I could ever know. I encountered God’s love, strength and power in a way that anchored me as I had never been in my life.
“What Happened to That Person?” written by Fran for DomesticAbuseAwareness.Org ©2017. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord!


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Shunli Steel had been awarded with a port construction project in North America at the beginning of this year.
The original design was HZ1080MD-12/AZ26-700, Shunli has successfully applied his SLHZ1080MD/SLZ26-700 to the project.
The clients have visited Shunli’s plant in January and were deeply impressed by Shunli’s production scale and facilities. The contract was signed during the visiting.
Shunli has finished the production of the order within 40 days as promised to the client.