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The Vatican rolled out a �Ten Commandments� for drivers last week. No word yet whether Charlton Heston will star in the movie version. What would Moses drive?
The Vatican's document hits close to home (that is the United States of America) when it laments the wrongs associated with automobiles: Individual using their cars to show off; �dominating others� by speeding; and drivers killing themselves and others.
It warns about the effects of road rage, saying driving can bring out �primitive� behavior in motorists, including rude gestures, cursing, blasphemy and loss of a sense of responsibility. Pride and wrath are also sins. The Vatican doesn't go so far as to say Humvees and SUVs can be false gods, worshipped at the gas-guzzling big vehicles altar, but we do.
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WordPress . It's the free content management system (CMS) that supports everything from your favorite anime fan page to CNN's online presence. WordPress.org, the website that hosts open source software, states that WordPress operates more than 32 percent of its websites on the World Wide Web. That's a lot of people and companies who run WordPress-based websites. The more you know about WordPress, the more understandable it is.
WordPress is a remarkably flexible content management system that includes many themes and plug-ins (more about that soon) to support the front-end and back- Improve end experience. No encoding is required unless you want a really custom website or layout. Therefore, building a WordPress-based website is not particularly difficult. People who are unfamiliar with the process may need a managerial hand. Reach for my hands. Let me be your guide to this content-building journey.
0 per month. Some of these services also have dedicated WordPress hosting plans. A self-hosted WordPress installation gives you the freedom to install almost any theme or plug-in you want.
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If you have the idea to create a Web site, you probably already have a Uniform Resource Locator ( URL or domain name in mind.) It could be the name This is an extremely important choice because your domain name is an important branding element so choose something reminiscent, easy and powerful – and be prepared for that first decisions have already been taken.
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Your Website Needs a Face – a that is attractive, inviting, highly functional and non-threatening. What is a topic? Basically, this is a template for designing a website that includes everything from layout to fonts to the available modules.
You can give your WordPress site a good look and comply with the latest web standards and conventions by using a quality theme. If you want to post in a simple blog, a free topic is enough. However, if you have a professional claim, you need to save some money on a world-class WordPress theme. Plan to pay a one-time fee of $ 40 for a high-quality, one-time, professional theme. You may expect to pay more than US $ 1,000 for an extended license that will give you or a customer a topic that you can sell to others.
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When You're Ready to Get Started with WordPress, take a look at our favorite WordPress hosting services, especially for small businesses , And our guide to creating a website contains a lot of useful information that may also apply to your WordPress site.

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You can load –unload luggage from your car next to the ship.
Parking for an extended period is possible at a special parking lot reserved for guests nearby.
We recommend you to bring sail or rain-coats!
Also a pair of boots would come in handy.
Life jackets are of course at hand, but if you bring along children we ask of you to give up their measurements in advance so we can bring along the right size of jackets.
Beds are prepared with sheets and pillow cases.
Do bring along a sleeping bag!
Please give us an indication if you would like to rent blankets.
It’s also possible for you to go out or order dinner.
You can find books, board games and a guitar on board.
It is possible that we ask guests to help along from time to time.
The skipper will then give directions and any sailing experience is not a prerequisite.

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19 years old. Ashleigh is a freelance writer and avid tea drinker who’s known for frantically typing ‘dogs’ on Google Images, as well as debating social issues and cinema. Part time movie binger. Full-time film student. Ashleigh has contributed to Exeter Daily, Diegesis and Rife Magazine.
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Here is the first project that I have created with Scribus. It's not entirely my own creation because I followed a tutorial posted on the Scribus website. I changed few things.
Right now my major problem is how to figure out margins that work with the standard printers that are available in American stores like Office Max. Another thing that complicates things further is the fact that Americans don't use European paper sizes and the measurements are all in inches.
In the tutorial the size of the margins were in cm and I did not have to figure out the numbers. My next step is to re-design this cover and figure out those margins myself.
And I wouldn't worry about measurements if I were you. Just go with whatever looks right and don't try and be precise. Your eye will tell you what looks best, not a ruler.
Except where you have physical printer constraints that is. But if you don't know what printer will be used then you need to make each margin more than 10mm (3/8"?) for most modern printers to be reasonably sure nothing will be missed.
I've had a quick look at that tutorial and I can't see why it specifies measurements, particularly as it's for absolute beginners. It would seem better to me if it started off with an in-built page size and didn't make the user worry about measurements. Custom page sizes just complicate things, especially for beginners.
It's also confusing - to me at least - when it states "This is going to be about the same as US Letter size". Why "about" the same size? Why not exactly the same size? It doesn't seem right to me somehow.
Anyway, if I remember - and I have the time - I'll look at changing it. Or maybe someone else would like to volunteer?
Adding the measurements did not bother me and the page being about the same as an American letter size well I agree with you.
I wish that there were a series of tutorials with levels of complexity added to them gradually. I had a look but I couldn't find anything else. I'll keep looking. The step from one page to multiple pages seems rather steep to me considering that if I want to bind the pages like a book images and text have to flow in a different order from what I am used to (Word /Publisher). To simplify things I am thinking to create a daily-planner draft using a ring binder so I don't have to worry about this for now.
Do you have any education (even self studies) in typography, graphic design and print publishing?
If not, I'd suggest googling for a few tutorials or reading a book or two on the topics, because Scribus is not very different from other programs.
Scribus is a tool, for a task. I generally don't think it's the one who makes the tool who shall teach people to do the task. Or is it the responsibility of hammer manufacturers to teach people how to build a house?
That aside, there are plans on a wiki page with beginner tips, but all such information has to be written by someone. Voluntarily. In their spare time. So, in essence, if you want someone to teach you, you should find a way to motivate them.
If you want to bind the pages, there is no need at all to have the flow in any other order than in the final order. Shuffling the pages is done before printing, google "imposition". Scribus itself does not include any impositioning features, but that doesn't mean you can't use one on the PDF Scribus creates.
Just to add a little to what Nermander said above, there are many DTP tutorials on the web - and some of them are very good - but you need to find one that caters for the type of document you want to make.
For instance, a tutorial showing how to put a newsletter together isn't going to tell you much about how to create a book; and a tutorial about making a fashion magazine isn't going to be much use to you if you're making a company report. The possible layouts and design considerations for each are very different and the design for one will look wrong if used for another purpose.
A good way of getting to know your way around software like Scribus is to try and replicate what other people have already produced and then experiment.
First, have a look at documents that have already been created - newspapers, magazines, books, etc. - that are like what you want to make.
Then sketch out - on a piece of paper - the general layout of the page(s) in one of those documents and then transfer that layout to Scribus. I.e. Create text frames where the text on the original was, the same for images etc. Don't get too bogged down in the details of being exact. What you're trying to get is the general idea.
Then add some sample text to each text frame, and random images to the image frames. At this point you don't care about the content, you're just looking at how you manipulate things in Scribus.
Then start moving things around and note how the changes you've made alter the overall look of the page.
You can then start to look at using multiple pages. Add new pages and create different layouts. Move stuff around. Change the images to other random images to see how image "shapes" change things. What you create at this stage doesn't matter because you'll probably just trash it in the end. What's important is that you are experimenting with the software.
If you make a mistake, who cares? What does it matter if you accidentally delete something or it doesn't look right? It's just random images and sample text. You can't do anything wrong or break anything because the final result is pointless anyway. You wouldn't expect to pick up a pencil for the first time with the expectation that what you draw will be shown in a gallery and it should be the same with your Scribus work.
Play around with it. Make as much mess as you like. Change fonts, column settings, image effects. Create shapes and edit them with the node editor to see what happens. Drag things over other things and see how the text flow options work. Remember what happens when you change things and try and figure out what you can do with it.
Get used to being comfortable with Scribus before you make something that is important. If you're worrying about every little detail from the start then you'll probably be put off from trying different things and the whole process will be unsatisfying.
My point - eventually! - is that you should get used to using the software on stuff that really doesn't matter before you start worrying about getting it right on the stuff that does matter. Enjoy using Scribus and your documents will get better and better over time.
P.S. In general, unless you're getting your documents professionally printed on paper that will be folded and cut to make the final output, you really don't need to know about stuff like impositioning. (And even then your printshop will probably do that for you if you ask them nicely.) Basically, don't worry about it until you know you need to think about it.
When I was a student at Edinburgh College of art I studied fine art (painting and photography) not graphic design. With time I incorporated text to my artwork freely without thinking too much about layout etc.
I have been looking at graphic design and publishing tutorials on the net. I am planning to look at my local library to see which books are available. At the same time I have started to make sketches of my project and get the measurements right (in the past I created greeting cards whose measurements were a bit screwed up so the designer at the printing shop had to adjust them).
I do have a deadline for my project which is January 2015. I would like to take my daily-planner to Alaska. Even if it is not perfect it doesn't matter because it's just for my personal use, I am not trying to create a product to sell but , at the same time, I cannot keep experimenting endlessly because eventually I will have to settle down with a final layout and get it printed.
Here it is the first draft of the cover! I know it needs more work. Anyway it's a start!
I printed the work and then edited it.


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The Office of the County Treasurer was established by Michigan States Constitution (Article VII, Section 4). The four-year term of office is filled by partisan election. The duties and powers of the County Treasurer are provided by states law and by authorization of the count Board of Commissioners. The two main roles of the treasurer are as the custodian of all county funds and the collector of taxes. Additionally, the treasurer fulfills many other duties.
The county receives money from several sources. The principle source of revenue is an ad valorem property tax. Other income is received from state and federal grants, interest income and various service and license fees. Many of the county's departments collect money in the course of their business. This money is periodically deposited with the treasurer, who is in a sense, the county's banker. Besides revenue items, the treasurer is responsible for large amount of money in various trust and agency funds. These include such classes as circuit court trust, veterans' trust, special drainage districts and county road improvement projects.
The office is responsible for accounting of all revenue coming to the county for investments of idle funds, for the securities and monies held in financial institutions; collection of delinquent property taxes; re-conveyance of property; certification of deeds and plat maps and other documents pertaining to tax histories and litigations; also conducts the annual tax sale on behalf of the State Treasury.
Some also serve as Treasurer and/or member of Building Authorities, Parks and Recreation Commissions, Library Boards, Local Development Companies, Economic Commissions, Planning Boards, Deferred Compensation Boards, Drainage Boards, and appointed Administrative Agents for Tax Administration Funds. The functions of this office are dictated by state statutes, under the guidance of the Bureau of Local Government Service Audit Division and the State Treasury Department.
All dogs must be licensed annually on or about January 1st. The fees are $5.00 per year for neutered or spayed dogs (proof of neuter/spay must be provided) and $10.00 per year for non-neutered or non-spayed dogs. A valid rabies certificate must be presented.
Kennel License Fees are $10.00 per year for 1 to 10 dogs and $25.00 per year for over 10 dogs. The Alger County Sheriff’s Department will issue the license upon inspection of the kennel. They can be reached by calling 906-387-4444 to schedule the inspection.
If you have any questions regarding the licensing of your dog, please feel free to contact the Alger County Treasurer’s Office at 906-387-4535.

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How can a single cell give rise to complex structures such as the central (brain/spinal cord) and enteric (brain in the gut) nervous systems? This is the overarching question in neural development; understanding how such intricate structures are assembled gives not only crucial knowledge about these nervous systems, but also important insight to the etiology of some of our most common diseases. The 4th edition of the KI Conference “Developing Brains" gathers some of the leading scientists working on critical questions ranging from transcriptional heterogeneity of neural cell types, their specification, to myelination and creation of mature neural circuits.
This conference is supported by the Ming Wai Lau Centre for Reparative Medicine and Frontier Courses in Neuroscience.
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At Camp Akeela, we are doing nothing less than changing kids’ lives. Our campers, who don’t always feel comfortable in other settings, find a home here at camp. They are not just accepted at Akeela, but are celebrated. They are more likely in this setting than anywhere else to make meaningful connections with peers and older role models, which leads to increased self-esteem, confidence and pride. While the full-time directors lay the foundation by preparing the program and hiring the staff, it’s without doubt the summer staff members who are most directly responsible for this amazing transformation.
As much as Camp Akeela is about its campers, we place a tremendous emphasis on building a sense of community amongst everyone at camp. Campers and counselors alike leave Akeela feeling like a part of something special, something bigger than themselves, and counting down the days until they can return the following summer!
Camp Akeela Wisconsin is hosted by Lawrence University, just steps away from downtown Appleton, Wisconsin. Lawrence is a stunning campus with modern facilities and ample opportunities for staff recreation and relaxation. It’s also conveniently located a short drive from Lake Winnebago, 3 hours from downtown Chicago, less than 2 hours from Milwaukee and only 40 minutes from Green Bay.
Our highly competitive salary package ranges from $1800-$3000, plus travel allowances, housing and all meals. We appreciate how hard our counselors work and believe that time off is extremely important to maintaining a happy, motivated staff. Weekly 24-hour days off are supplemented by regular evenings out of camp and down-time during each regular camp day.
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make friends from all over the US and abroad.
Camp Akeela also offers college and graduate level internships and/or practicum hours. Give us a call to find out if a summer at Akeela will satisfy the requirements of your particular situation.

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Starting Saturday December 3rd The Denver Ski Bus will bring skiers and snowboarders from Denver and Boulder to Winter Park Resort every Saturday and Sunday during the 2011-2012 ski season.
Now you can enjoy a full day of skiing without worrying about driving in I-70 traffic and be environmentally friendly at the same time, since motor coaches are the most fuel efficient mode of transportation per passenger mile traveled. With over 50 skiers and snowboarders on each bus, that will take more than 30 cars off the road with each trip.
The cost is $38 round trip from Denver, and $42 from the University of Colorado Boulder campus.
The route begins with pick at 6:00am from CU Boulder East Campus; Lot #560 and continues on to Denver West/Christy Sports with a 7:00am pickup. The bus will take around two hours to arrive at Winter Park Resort’s Village Cabriolet which is also where it will depart at 4:30pm.
So ride the Denver Ski Bus, relax and save the earth.

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This year, I set out to run 15 races. Ya know, for 2015. I filled my calendar with lots of fun races during the first half of the year. I ran ten races before June and then during the summer, I ran a few shorter races for fun. Then, I moved on to the fall. I raced six times between September 26 and November 21 and I set four new personal records (PRs) during that time frame. In case you’re curious, I PRed the 10k, the ten miler, the half marathon and the marathon. While I did not set out to run that many races and I certainly didn’t set out for all those PRs (I really wanted to just PR the marathon this fall), I did learn some important lessons during all my races this year.
You can easily incorporate races into your training – it just takes a bit of planning. I used a number of races as a part of my training. I picked races where the distance worked out to what I wanted to run (for example, I ran a 10k the weekend before a marathon and that worked out well) and didn’t gun for a particular time. However, I did let myself push it once I realized that I could PR in those races.
Removing pressure can bring great results. When I ran the Richmond half marathon this year, I took all the pressure off myself and didn’t look at my watch until the last mile. I ran by feel the whole way and ended up running a PR. I felt no pressure and really surprised myself. Sometimes by removing the pressure you make sure to keep the fun.
Listening to your body is KEY. After my 20th race, I felt a cold coming on and I was honestly just a bit tired of racing. So I’m taking a couple weeks of running on a schedule. I’m running what I want, when I want and not feeling bad about sleeping in or skipping a run. I’m still being active – walking, taking Pure Barre classes and the like, but I’m giving myself a break. Mentally and physically, I was ready for it after being in training what felt like all year long. I really want to kill it on my next training cycle (more on that in a later post) and in order to be ready to tackle that, I need some time off.
A great group of training buddies can help get you through anything. The best thing I did this summer was join a new training group. Not only did I get a group of awesome run buddies, I made a group of new friends. This group of women has been key to keeping me running happy this year. We trained together, raced together, traveled together and shared our lives. I’m so grateful to this group of women and it’s the best thing ever to have a supportive group of runner friends.
I still can’t believe I finished 20 races this year – I didn’t set out to race that much but I learned so much this year in terms of running and I’m excited to see what 2016 will bring, running wise!
How many races did you run this year?
You did a lot of races this year–and you did well at all of them. It was really fun to see you crush those marathons!
I ran more races than I usually do–I threw in that last minute half yesterday, which was fun! I did 4 halfs, 1 full, 1 10 miler, and 1 10k this year. And those virtual races too, altho I don’t really count those as “official”. It’s been a really fun year for me.
I hope you had fun at your half yesterday – and can’t wait to see what 2016 has in store for you!
Congratulations on your 20 races! I also raced a lot this year and agree that you can easily incorporate them into training. I do a lot of 5Ks as workouts (I call it a “race-out”) and tempo runs. They make for great speedwork while running with friends and supporting a good cause. I also ran a half marathon as a long run this year and it helped a lot when preparing for my goal race. Racing a lot has helped me become better at racing, but I do agree you can overdo it (as I have done). I try to stick with 2 a month, though.
Yes, the 5k as a workout is a really great option. I did that a few times this year. I’ve also done the 5k as a shakout run the day of or the day after a long run, which is nice as well!
Congrats on your races! It’s fun to incorporate races as training runs into the schedule. I like to do that since it 1) forces me to run the distance 2) I usually run into friends.
I have a question for you about the Blogher Network. How do you cross-post your post to Blogher so it “redirects” to your blog under the Blogher frame? I cannot figure this out.
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What a great year you’ve had! Having support and listening to your body are key!
Such an amazing year for you! And yes, listen to your body and surround yourself with like-minded, strong and supportive people and you cannot go wrong. So much for you to celebrate!!
Thanks Allie! 2015 was a good one – I’m excited for what’s coming next!
Great job on running 20 races and setting some awesome PR’s. I am running my first marathon this weekend. I love your tip about finding a running group to support one another. I have been thinking about joining one here in town because I usually run by myself and the few times that I was in pace with someone on the trail I run it felt better just to have SOMEONE there with me. Great post!
You have had SUCH a great year, Courtney! From PRs to racing for fun and everything in between, I have truly enjoyed following along in your racing adventures this year. I thought I’d try to slow it down a bit in 2016, but I’m already registered for 3 races so it’s not looking good – ha! Thirteen races for me and one more to go! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving holiday!
I too love running races as part of a larger training plan. It helps to keep the long training runs fun and more interesting.
You had a terrific year of racing and yes, your body will be happy with the time off now. I agree that you can run races and still have them be part of your training for bigger races. This year was a lean year of racing for me so I am hoping to add more races to my calendar for next year.Congrats on all those PR’s, they make the training so worthwhile!
Congrats on all of your races and PR’s this year! I’m looking forward to a strong 2016, but I know that I need to take some of your advice and get rid of all the pressure I put on myself!
I have to tell you that removing pressure before a race is so freeing. I think it definitely allowed me to run fast enough to PR at Richmond. It’s a beautiful thing!
Wow! What an awesome year of running for you! All of the PR’s, amazing!! I haven’t tallied up my races yet but I’m way under what I ran last year, but I’m ok with that!
You have been a little racing machine this year. It’s been so fun seeing your progression. Races as training runs help break up everything! I think the taking off the pressure part is huge. I need to be better about that!
Yes, that part was huge during my final couple of races!


text: The Capri Bianco is our original white sneaker. We are making the upper with white full-grain leather, sourced in Italy like all our materials. On the heel, you find an accent of light grey calf suede. The heel pattern gives the sneaker an airy feeling and makes it your clean but exciting shoe for the everyday.

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BIG SPRING NATIONAL PARK is home to the largest spring in Missouri and one of the largest in the world. BIG SPRING has an average flow of 286 million gallons daily. The water boils from the base of a dolomite bluff and travels nearly 1,000 feet before feeding into the Current River. The spring remains between 55 and 58 degrees year round and has a glorious aquamarine hue thanks to minerals dissolved in the water.
BIG SPRING was originally one of Missouri’s first state parks. It was a state park from 1924 until 1969 when it was donated to the National Park Service. It was added to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways along with Alley Spring and Round Spring State Parks. With these additions, the Ozark National Scenic Riverways was complete.
BIG SPRING CAMPGROUND offers 123 family sites and 3 group sites. Some sites have electrical hookups. Cabins and an onsite restaurant are also available. Call park for availability, as sites are reservable and first come first serve sites.
BIG SPRING LANDING provides access to Current River for canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, floating, tubing, beaches and sunbathing.
BIG SPRING NATIONAL PARK is the perfect place for fun in the sun, playing in the water, or just relaxing in the great outdoors.
Have you visited this National Park? If so, please leave a comment. Thanks.


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This wine and painting class in Houston features step-by-step instruction to help you create a fun acrylic painting on a 16x20 stretched canvas. Bring your favorite snacks and adult beverages! Featuring today's greatest music hits and a great, interactive social environment where no two paintings are the same!
Time: 7-10pm, doors open 30 mins prior!
Ages: 21 and up only, we ID!


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Grievous Angel: The Legend of Gram Parsons: is a theatrical concert about the original cosmic cowboy, who lived fast, died young and left a charred corpse. The creative force behind some of the most important recordings of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, Parsons pioneered country rock with The Byrds’ Sweetheart of the Rodeo, schooled the Rolling Stones in American roots music, created The Flying Burrito Brothers and recorded two classic solo albums, GP and Grievous Angel, with his musical protégé, Emmylou Harris.
Grievous Angel: The Legend of Gram Parsons was inspired by Michael Bate’s March 1973 interview with the doomed singer in Boston. It was Parsons’ last recorded conversation. The theatrical concert is produced and directed by Michael Bate.


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Address: 486, 249 Rte, Val-Joli, QC, J1S0E8, Other. See full address and map.
Address: 75, rue Principale S, Windsor, QC, J1S2B8, Windsor. See full address and map.
Address: 200 Rte Campagna, St-Henri-De-Lèvis, QC, G0R3E0, Other. See full address and map.
Address: 408 Witmer Street Cambridge, ON N3H 4R7, Cambridge. See full address and map.
Address: 3030 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton, AB, T6J6V4, Calgary. See full address and map.
Address: 33 Mountainview Rd N Georgetown, ON, L7G4J7, Mount. See full address and map.
Address: 550PembinaWpg,, Arborg. See full address and map.
Address: 2354, boul Curé-Labelle, Laval, QC, H7T1R1, Laval. See full address and map.
Address: 282 Centennial Pkwy N, ON, L8E2X4, Toronto. See full address and map.
Address: 7819 Orr Rd, Chilliwack, BC, V2R1L4, Chilliwack. See full address and map.
Address: 24 University Ave E, Waterloo, ON, N2J2V8, Waterloo. See full address and map.
Address: 14 Main St E, ELIE, MB, Altona. See full address and map.
Address: 3322 County Road 45, Alexandria, ON, K0C1A0, Other. See full address and map.
Address: 299 Northfield Dr E, Waterloo, ON, N2K4H2, Waterloo. See full address and map.
Address: 130 Main St, Acme, AB, T0M0A0, Drumheller. See full address and map.
Address: 426 Sykes St, Meaford, ON, Owen. See full address and map.
Address: 1625, 20E av RR 1, Saint-Prosper-de-Dorchester, QC, G0M1Y0, Saint. See full address and map.
Address: 10761 County Road 2, Grafton, ON, K0K2G0, Belleville. See full address and map.
Address: 10308 94 Ave, Fort St John, BC, V1J4X3, Fort. See full address and map.
Address: 1000 Bd René Lévesque, Île-Des-Soeurs, QC, H3E1H5, Other. See full address and map.
Address: 717936 Hwy 6 RR 5 Stn Main, Owen Sound, ON, N4K5N7, Owen. See full address and map.
Address: 595 Boul Mgr Langlois, QC, J6S4V3, Other. See full address and map.
Address: 10150 Tecumseh Rd E, Tecumseh, ON, Amherstburg. See full address and map.
Address: 3240 Kempt Rd, Halifax, NS, B3K4X5, Halifax. See full address and map.
Address: 2028 Chemin Gascon, Terrebonne, QC, J6A2P9, Terrebonne. See full address and map.
Address: 2637 Herrgott Rd, ON, N0B2M0, Orangeville. See full address and map.
Address: 12375 King George Blvd, Surrey. See full address and map.
Address: 600 Main, GALT, ON, N1R5S7, Brantford. See full address and map.
Address: 465 Westville Rd, B2H2J6, Other. See full address and map.
Address: Charlo Dalhousie, Dalhousie, NB, Dalhousie. See full address and map.
Address: 17610 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T5S1H5, Edmonton. See full address and map.
Address: 8624 53 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB, T6E5G2, Edmonton. See full address and map.
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Address: 534 Hespeler Rd, Galt, ON, Other. See full address and map.
Address: 315 MacAlpine Cres, Fort McMurray, AB, T9H4Y4, Murray. See full address and map.
Address: 3318 32 St NE, Calgary, AB, T1Y6B9, Calgary. See full address and map.
Address: In Terminal, Natashquan, QC, G0G2E0, Fort. See full address and map.
Address: 1021 3 Ave S, Lethbridge, AB, T1J0J3, Lethbridge. See full address and map.
Address: 5-4141 Airport Rd, Prince George, BC, V2N4M6, Prince. See full address and map.
Address: NL, Beaumont. See full address and map.
Address: 102 24 St SE, High River, AB, T1V0B3, Other. See full address and map.
Address: 6853 Hwy 17, Coniston, ON, P0M1M0, Hanmer. See full address and map.
Address: 5457 Little Fort Hwy 24, 100 Mile House, BC, V0K2E2, Little. See full address and map.
Address: 577 Burlington St E, Hamilton, ON, L8L4J5, Hamilton. See full address and map.
Address: 1789 Gore Rd, London, ON, N5W6C8, London. See full address and map.
Address: 290 Malahat, Victoria, BC, V0R2L0, Victoria. See full address and map.
Address: 99 Belmont Dr, London, ON, London. See full address and map.
Address: 5960 Tecumseh Road, East, Windsor, ON, Windsor. See full address and map.
Address: 2555 Bank St, Gloucester, ON, K1T1M8, Gloucester. See full address and map.
Address: 640 Main St S SS 1, Exeter, ON, N0M1S1, Stratford. See full address and map.

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Environmental Management System (EMS) is a set of processes and practices which enables an organization to manage the impacts of its organizational activities on the environment and also to increase its operating efficiency. It is a framework which helps the organization to achieve its environmental goals through consistent control of its operations. The framework includes organization’s environmental programs in a comprehensive, systematic, planned and documented manner and includes the organizational structure, planning and resources for developing, implementing and maintaining organizational policy for the protection of the environment. It provides a structured approach to planning and implementation of the environment protection measures. However the EMS itself does not dictate a level of environmental performance that must be achieved since EMS of every organization is tailored to meet the business and goals of the organization.
The organization commits initially to an environmental policy.
It includes review of the present status and future environmental goals of the organization.
Analysis of the environmental impacts and the legal requirements.
Keeping environmental policy as the basis, the organization sets the environmental objectives and targets for reducing environmental impacts and for complying with the legal requirements.
Establishment of plans for improving the environment performance and also for meeting the objectives and targets of the organization.
Monitoring, measuring and evaluating the progress for achievement of the objectives.
To ensure environmental awareness and competence of the employees of the organization.
To take corrective actions if the objectives and targets are not being met.
To have regular review of the progress of the EMS and to make improvements on continuous basis.
In September 1996, the International Organization for Standardization published the environmental management system standard ISO 14001. This is an international standard describing specific requirements for an EMS. ISO 14001 is a specification standard to which an organization may receive certification or registration. ISO 14001 is considered the foundation document of the entire series of ISO 14000 standards. This standard has been updated in the year 2004. The standard is the most popular framework for an EMS and is the official international standard for an EMS.
ISO 14000 refers to a family of standards and guidance documents to help organizations to address the environmental issues. It helps the organizations (i) to minimize the negative effect of their operations on the environment, (ii) to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and other environmentally oriented requirements, and (iii) to make continual improvements in these aspects.
The standards in this family are for environmental management systems, environmental and EMS auditing, environmental labeling, performance evaluation, life-cycle assessment and product standards.
The ISO 14000 standards reflect different aspects of environmental management. The following list outlines the broad coverage of these standards.
Other ISO standards includes ISO 14030 – Post production environmental assessment, ISO 14031 – Environmental performance evaluation—Guidelines, ISO 14050 – terms and definitions, ISO 14062 – Making improvements to environmental impact goals, ISO 14063 – Environmental communication—Guidelines and examples, ISO 14064 – Measuring, quantifying, and reducing green house gas emissions and ISO 19011 which specifies one audit protocol for both 14000 and 9000 series standards together.
ISO 14001 sets out the criteria for an environmental management system. It does not state requirements for environmental performance, but maps out a framework that an organization can follow to set up an effective environmental management system. It can be used by any organization that wants to improve resource efficiency, reduce waste and drive down costs. Using ISO 14001 can provide assurance to the organization’s management and employees as well as external stakeholders that environmental impact is being measured and is being improved. ISO 14001 can also be integrated with other management functions and assists companies in meeting their environmental and economic goals.
An environmental policy supported by senior management. The policy is the organization’s commitment to the environment. The policy is also used as a framework for planning and action.
The identification of environmental aspects and impacts and the determination of significant environmental impacts which the organization’s activities, services and products may cause.
Identification of legal and other requirements and ensuring access to relevant laws and regulations to which the organization adheres.
Establishment of environmental goals for the organization and the development of objectives and targets in line with the policy, environmental impacts and the views of the stakeholders. The environmental management programs are made for achievement of objectives and targets. These programs are action plans to achieve the objectives and targets.
Establishment of defined roles, responsibilities and authorities for environmental management and provision of appropriate resources.
A communication process of the environmental management system is established for internal as well as external communications on environmental management issues. The external communication is to all stakeholders and interested parties.
The development of environmental management system documentation as required by the standard for the maintenance of information on EMS and related matters.
The development of document control procedures for ensuring effective management of procedures and other system documents.
The development of operational control procedures for identifying, planning and managing the activities in line with the organization’s policy, objectives and targets.
The development of emergency preparedness and response procedures for identified potential emergencies.
The development of procedures for monitoring and measuring of operations that can have significant impact on the environment. These procedures are to monitor key activities and track performance.
An evaluation of compliance procedure for conducting periodic assessments of compliance with the legal requirements.
Procedures developed for the management of non conformance, corrective and preventative actions. These procedures are made for identifying problems and preventing their recurrence.
The development of a procedure for maintenance and management of records of EMS performance.
A program for completing internal audits and corrective action. The audit of EMS is carried out periodically to verify that the EMS is operating as intended.
The development of procedures for management review by senior management in order to ensure continual improvement.
There are many benefits which an organization can get by implementing the EMS. These benefits are enumerated below.
The organization improves its environmental performance which is reflected by reduced emissions and better utilization of natural resources.
An organization identifies environmental risks and manages these risks accordingly by developing an environmental management system.
Organization promotes a positive environmental image with customers and thus increases demand for products and services.
The operating costs are lowered through reduced resource consumption and waste production.
The organization achieves environmental commitments and environmental policy requirements.
The environmental legal requirements of the organization are met.
There is increased employee awareness and pride.
The organization commits and meets its social responsibilities.
There is an increased knowledge and control of environmental health and safety issues by everyone in the organization.
Organization is easily recognized in the market and amongst stake holders for its environmental management efforts for implementation of ISO 14001 environmental management system since this system is the most recognized system.


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Grouse Mountain Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run!
We love enjoying the outdoors and meeting new people. Perhaps that's why we love Grouse Mountain's weekly Snowshoe Grind Social Nights. If you haven't checked it out yet, it's not too late! Every Wednesday head up after work for an evening trek along their trails and relax afterwards at Altitudes Bistro with a DJ, give-aways, food and beverage specials and stimulating company. And don't forget the incredible view of Vancouver! A great social event for those looking to meet other active Vancouverites.
If you're ready to take your love of snowshoeing to another level, this weekend Grouse Mountain is hosting the Snowshoe Grind Mountain Run! This Saturday, February 9th, join other snowshoe enthusiasts for a fun and exhilarating morning of outdoor fun! Registration is only $25 with a Grouse Mountain Membership, or Winter Season/Y2Play Pass or $35 for non-passholders. Entry fees include complimentary post race celebrations in Altitudes Bistro, Skyride Admission, timing chip, finish line aid station, and entry for some great prizes! Registration and check in begins at 7am at the base of Grouse Mountain lower plaza. Register right here!


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Located in Jalan Ampang, D-Villa Residence Kuala Lumpur offers spacious apartments with a separate living and dining area. The hotel’s facilities include a fitness centre, spa and 2 dining options.
Kuala Lumpur D-Villa Residence is 2 km from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and 2.5 km from Sungei Wang Plaza. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 46 km from the hotel.
The air-conditioned apartments come with modern décor. Fitted with a kitchenette, each apartment has a TV and microwave. Select rooms offer a bathtub.
Guests can swim or enjoy a massage at the spa. The hotel provides car rental services and free parking. Travel and ticketing arrangements can be made at the tour desk.

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Charles Schwab Spanish Fort Independent Branch is now open at 30362 Highway 181 Suite 105, in the Eastern Shore Centre. The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce helped celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on November 1st.
Owner Randy Fidler said he wanted to bring something new and fresh to the area after 20 years in the financial industry. He said Schwab completely fits that desire and has a lot to offer clients. As an independent branch of Charles Schwab, they’ve invested themselves into a better tomorrow for clients and look forward to working with you.
Stop by to find friendly, personalized help from an experienced team. You’ll also have access to expertise, specialists and insights to help you reach your own specific goals.
As members of the local community, they’re committed to give customers transparent, straightforward answers to your investment questions.
To learn more, visit them online at Schwab.com/spanishfort.

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My Fedex/DHL shipment has a clearance delay or delivery exception?
Sorry about that! Our Fedex and DHL orders go through customs clearance and can sometimes be held up for a random inspection. Typically shipments pass through customs in 1-2 business days and will be delivered with out a hitch AND within the timeframe we promised you.
Our logistics team is in constant contact with Fedex regarding your orders. We want your shipments to be delivered as quickly as possible, so we're on the case if anything gets delayed.

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March 13, 2019, was a Black Letter Day for many pupils and parents in Ita-Faaji, Tinubu, area of Lagos, Nigeria. A three-storey building on 63, Massey street, collapsed, taking with it residents of the building and pupils who schooled in the building. A father lost three of his children in the collapse and is praying for the survival of the last child in the hospital.
Preliminary investigations by regulatory agencies revealed that the building had earlier been marked for demolition. This collapse comes barely nine months after another building on the same street caved in. Barely a week after the first, another building collapsed in Lagos Island. In the middle of these two was another building collapse in Ibadan, Nigeria which occurred last week.
A lot of questions have been left unanswered. How did a school get approval to operate on the second floor of a building? How come a school was situate in a building that residents could barely move around comfortably? With the rate of building collapse occurring in Nigeria, there is a need for urgent reforms in the housing sector.
Goal 9 and 11 of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) are geared towards Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure; and Sustainable Cities and Communities. There is a need for Governments to be proactive in the enforcement of town planning laws in their States. Regulatory agencies should perform their duties with the utmost dignity and efficiency. Sites and building materials should be inspected before building permits, and licences are granted. Some areas are just not fit for some types of structures.
Not all areas are habitable and fit for human habitation. Private organisations and citizens also have a role to play in this issue. We should not keep quiet when we see dilapidated structures around us; we should call on the appropriate government agency to inspect the building and take necessary actions. Greed has been a killer of man from time immemorial. We should not let greed get the better part of us. We should say ‘No to murder’ either intended or not, through collusion with developers and regulatory agencies to put poor structures up as buildings and letting same to fellow human beings to live.
Stakeholders need to work together to execute projects geared at making housing affordable for the common man. Most incidents of building collapse in Lagos have been in the habitat of the average citizen and not the elite. With affordable housing schemes in place, people would not risk their lives due to economic hardships to dwell in or send their children to schools situate in decapitated structures.
In the aftermath of the Massey building collapse, about 20 persons have been confirmed dead. Rescued victims are undergoing free treatment at different government hospitals in Lagos. However, hospitals are experiencing a shortage of blood. We are encouraged to donate blood to the victims in need. This would not only help save the life of victims but would also assist in replenishing our blood production, making us healthier people. Donating blood is doing good and doing good makes us happy, and happy people are healthier people. Even, the Lagos State government has begun the demolition of buildings earlier inspected and marked unfit for habitation.
Some of the rescued victims died as a result of suffocation before they could get to the hospital. Whenever an accident like this occurs, there is a need to inform the appropriate government agencies to come to the rescue. First responders should avoid panicking and create spaces for rescued people to gain access to fresh air. Persons who are not helping in the rescue mission should avoid shouting and obstructing the work of the rescue mission.
• Ensure environmental impact assessment is done before constructing a building.
• Get the appropriate permits from the right regulatory agencies, do not patronize touts.
• Do not collude with building developers to put up ill-fitting structures for inhabitation.
• Report any ill-fitting structure in your area to the right regulatory agency and follow-up on the report.
• Repair damages to buildings as soon as they arise. Endeavour to conduct a status check on your residence as often as possible.
• When crises occur, immediately notify emergency services. Allow first responders to carry out the rescue mission effectively.
• Give rescue workers breathing spaces and stay far away from the accident scene if you are not helping with the rescue mission.
• If you are in a position to donate blood or other relief items, do so with immediate urgency.

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The sun is shining here in the New York area. The sky is blue. And at 1:05 this afternoon, it will be right around 55 degrees.
It’s opening day for the 111th season of The Legal Genealogist‘s favorite team — the team so much of the country loves to hate — the New York Yankees. And we’re playing our archnemesis, the team we love to hate, the Boston Red Sox.
It’s our ace C.C. Sabathia against their Jon Lester. Statistics favor us — the Yankees have won 11 straight home season openers when the season starts at home dating back to 1986. And we’ve won two of the last three season openers against the Red Sox.
Except when the National Archives gets into the act.
And here’s the kicker for readers of this blog — you also have got to grab this free downloadable eBook if you’re a fan of the law.
And how does Baseball: The National Pastime in the National Archives begin? With images of patents for baseball bats and balls and gloves.
And what’s the next thing that Baseball: The National Pastime in the National Archives features? Photos of the baseball teams from, for example, the Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon, in 1939, the Chilocco Indian School near Newkirk, Oklahoma, in 1935, and the Albuquerque (N.M.) Indian School in 1911. And photos of the 1944 baseball season at the Tule Lake (Cal.) Segregation Center and children playing baseball at the Manzanar (Cal.) Relocation Center.
We all know that our ancestors had to register for the draft in World War I — the law said so.5 So wander through the pages of Baseball: The National Pastime in the National Archives — and the draft registration cards of George Herman Ruth — better known as Babe. And Ty Cobb. And Shoeless Joe Jackson. And Charles Stengel — better known as Casey.
Civil rights an issue you’re interested in? Baseball: The National Pastime in the National Archives follows Jackie Robinson’s presence in national records from his acquittal in a 1944 court martial on charges of refusing an order to sit in the back of a troop bus all the way through his activism and correspondence with Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon.
You can download this free book in two flavors: for the iPad and for iPhone, Android, Nook, SONY Reader, other mobile device or eReader, or PC or Mac (an ePub file, 53.6MB.) I personally use the free program Calibre to read EPUB format books on my computer.
It’s fun, it’s free, it’s laced with the law.
I definitely understand the joy of anticipation on opening day (sorry for your loss). I also love being able to combine my passions.
In August this year I will be visiting Boston for the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies conference. A few days ago I checked the Red Sox schedule to see if they’d be in town (perhaps I’d attend a game with my Boston cousins). Not only are the Sox in town, but they’ll be playing my beloved D-Backs. Ha! Will have to get tickets!
Good luck in getting tickets… and I always root for anybody who’s playing against the Red Sox!
Even we Red Sox fans are fans of Judy and all her knowledge… I won’t let that unfortunate Yankees thing get in the way of taking Judy’s advice, and will definitely check out this book !


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A variety of local, regional, and state-wide strategies are available to achieve conservation priorities while meeting housing needs, as described in the Wachusett Greenprint.
Open space planning and conservation design can protect community open spaces and working lands.
Few communities have the financial ability to protect all of the land they wish to conserve, so development on these lands is inevitable.
Utilizes techniques to reduce impacts to streams and ponds.
More information on open space planning and facilitation through by-laws can be found elsewhere on this website in Saving Open Spaces.
Areas suitable for housing development.
All maps were prepared using the Massachusetts Geographic Information System (GIS) data layers.
More information on LID and facilitation through by-laws can be found elsewhere on this website in Low Impact Design.
Most towns lack staff to coordinate with other towns.
Collaboration among towns is a daunting process due to limited time and personnel.
Help area legislators to deliver more state and federal assistance with proven techniques that can benefit all Wachusett communities.
Nearly $320 million is provided for water resource protection and improvement.
Town committees can work with land trusts to contact property owners and arrange the best values for investments of state, municipal and private resources.
The Community Preservation Act enables a local bylaw to provide funding for open space, historic preservation and affordable housing.
If adopted, the bylaw establishes a local Community Preservation Committee to recommend local CPA projects. Community funding is obtained by a surcharge on the real estate property tax, and the state provides additional matching funds.
Purchase of open space to protect water resources, farmlands, forests, wildlife habitats, scenic places, as well as lands for recreation uses.
Preservation of historic structures and landscapes which or determined to be historically or culturally significant.
Creation of housing for low and moderate income households, including senior housing.
Since 2002, more than $300 million in state matches went to local Community Preservation Funds.
In the Wachusett region, West Boylston and Hubbardston have enacted a CPA bylaw and municipal plans for other Wachusett communities recommend its adoption.


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From start to finish, we can assist with preparing documentation, establishing work plans, and hazardous waste removal and disposal. An exclusive in-house safety and training staff, directed by our Manager of Safety and Training, provide a minimum of forty hours training annually for HOMRICH employees.
HOMRICH is involved with several safety organizations assuring that we remain current with established industry standards. Weekly project specific training schedules are adhered to as well as daily tool box training sessions assuring employees remain acutely aware of the importance of safety at all times.
Safety applies not only to our personnel, but to the HOMRICH fleet of equipment. Strict maintenance schedules, equipment replacement policies, and certified mechanics ensure that the HOMRICH fleet operates efficiently and safely when it arrives at the job site.


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Our winning spider skimmer, the Kuhn Rikon Spider Skimmer, Small, has been discontinued. In its place, we recommend the the Rösle Wire Skimmer. Our new Best Buy is the WMF Profi Plus Spider Strainer 14" (5" dia.).
When we’re deep-frying, blanching, or boiling, we use a spider skimmer—a long-handled stainless-steel wire basket—to remove food from the pot. Spiders have larger capacities than slotted spoons and more open area for faster, safer drainage. There are two basic spider basket designs; the traditional design is made from thin wire mesh, and the more modern style has a spiral (or concentric circles) of smooth, slightly thicker wire. To find the best spider, we tested six models—three of each basket style, priced from about $10.00 to about $40.00—while boiling ravioli and deep-frying French fries and chicken pieces.
All of the spiders functioned adequately, but certain factors made some safer, quicker, and more comfortable to use. In general, we preferred spiders with longer handles (for more protection from boiling water and hot oil) and larger grips (which were more comfortable for users of varying hand sizes). While testers had a slight preference for lighter spiders, balance was more important than total weight—models that felt basket-heavy were awkward and less comfortable to use, seeming heavier than they really were.
The optimal basket depth was 1 to 1½ inches. Shallower baskets couldn’t hold as many smaller items, requiring more passes to clear the pot, and didn’t securely hold larger items. Baskets deeper than 1½ inches held plenty but felt unwieldy and were more difficult and time-consuming to empty.
We found that the smooth wires of spiral-style baskets handled the delicate ravioli with a lighter touch than the mesh baskets, on which food often snagged. In the end, we deemed basket style less important than basket size—and most of the spiders that met our preferred basket dimensions had mesh-style baskets.
Our favorite spider, the lightweight Kuhn Rikon Spider Skimmer, Small, has a long, 10.5-inch handle that kept us safely away from the heat; a large, comfortable rubberized grip; and a medium-depth webbed basket that made it quick and easy to extract food of all sizes and shapes.
We tested six spider skimmers, priced from about $10.00 to about $40.00 and purchased online. All measurements were taken in house. Items appear in order of preference.
COMFORT: We gave higher marks to well-balanced spiders with grips that were at least 4.5 inches long and had a rubbery texture or nubs that let us hold them more securely.
SAFETY: Spiders with handles at least 10 inches long kept our hands just far enough from the hot oil and water without sacrificing maneuverability.
BASKET: We gave more points to baskets of moderate depth (1 to 1½ inches), which allowed for both maneuverability and good security while scooping and releasing foods of all sizes.
FOOD HANDLING: We had several testers use each skimmer to scoop ravioli out of boiling water and fried chicken and French fries out of hot oil. We gave points to baskets that were able to pick up and deposit the delicate ravioli without tearing or scuffing them. We deducted points from baskets with large gaps that trapped fries or ravioli.
CLEANUP: We repeatedly washed each spider in the dishwasher and by hand. While the dishwasher easily removed any remnants of fried chicken batter or ravioli skin, we gave extra points to spiders with smooth wire baskets that caught and retained less food and were thus easier to clean by hand.


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Hedges & Company has the most accurate and up-to-date postal mailing lists of Jeep owners and enthusiasts in the automotive aftermarket. We have a masterfile of 175 million vehicle owners with approximately 50 million email records. Our data is compiled from automotive service repair chains, car dealerships, insurance companies, finance companies and major national car clubs. 275,000 new records are added each month and refreshed every Monday. Our postal mailing lists are compliant with Federal DPPA and Shelby Amendment laws.
Do you need a postal mailing list of Wrangler TJ, YJ, JK or JL owners? Or a direct mail list of Wrangler Unlimited JKU or JLU owners?
A mailing list of 1987-1995 Wrangler YJ vehicles is a great source to sell service repair products, aftermarket parts and accessories that fit Jeep® vehicles, suspension parts, tires and wheels, and lifestyle products including hunting and outdoor offers. Many of these vehicles have been modified for an off-road or hunting lifestyle (note: some Wrangler YJs manufactured in 1996 were 1995 model year vehicles). A direct mail list of 1997-2006 Wrangler TJ vehicles is a great channel to sell aftermarket parts and accessories that fit Jeep® vehicles, service repair products, suspension parts, tires and wheels, lifestyle products including hunting and outdoor offers.
A postal mailing list of 2007-2018 Wrangler JK and Wrangler JK Unlimited (4-door) owners works to sell aftermarket parts and accessories that fit Jeep® vehicles, tires and wheels, lifestyle products including hunting and outdoor offers. The same holds true for the newest generation 2018-up Wrangler JL and JLU Unlimited (4-door).
Owners of 1976-1986 Jeep CJ-7 vehicles are great prospects for aftermarket parts and accessories that fit Jeep® vehicles including replacement parts, service repair parts, interior accessories, and lifestyle products including hunting and outdoor offers. Owners of 1954-1983 Jeep CJ-5 vehicles are great prospects for aftermarket parts and accessories that fit Jeep® vehicles including replacement parts, service repair parts, interior accessories, and lifestyle products including hunting and outdoor offers, but the mailing list size is very limited.
COSTS: Sold with a minimum of 10,000 records for direct mail. DESCRIPTION: Hedges & Company has utilized multiple data sources to come up with vehicle owner lists designed for the automotive aftermarket, including enthusiasts with DIY activity.
Usage: Various online retailers of parts and accessories that fit Jeep vehicles; various brick & mortar off-road shops prospecting in their geographic service area.
We spent years building and testing data, and creating strategic alliances with the original data providers to develop Jeep owner mailing lists exclusively for the automotive aftermarket. We use a complete year/make/model ownership masterfile of 175 million U.S. consumers including automobile, truck and motorcycle owners, and we can drill down to consumers with a buying history of aftermarket parts and accessories with DIY behavior. We have access to hundreds of variables on each of the nation’s 126 million households including vehicle ownership, income, employment, marital status, consumer buying histories and more. If you need to grow your sales and reach new customers, rely on the most current, complete Jeep owner mailing list available in the automotive aftermarket.
Hedges & Company has no affiliation with FCA US LLC. Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.
Hedges & Company offers a full selection of automotive digital marketing services to put your products in front of Jeep owners and off-road enthusiasts most likely to purchase your products.

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text: Gary Steiner is an American moral philosopher, and the John Howard Harris Professor of Philosophy at Bucknell University. Steiner's particular focus is animal rights, Descartes, and 19th- and 20th-century continental philosophy. He is the author of Descartes as a Moral Thinker (2004), Anthropocentrism and its Discontents (2005), and Animals and the Moral Community (2008).


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I have shaped this mind in the mold of the Guru's Word.
I am satisfied and satiated by the True Name.
I recognize that the One Creator is contained in all.
I have become the servant of all; I have renounced my ego and pride.


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05:52 pm - Well, that was quick.
I have officially reached the "sick to death of Christmas music" point for this year.
Did you go to the mall or something? I've heard remarkably little Christmas music, thank god.
I made it through half a song, but yeah, it was more or less at the moment of recognition: "Wait a minute, I recognise this; this is... is... *grrrrrr*."
P.S. Speaking of festive spirit, I have a Cthulhu for you; with luck, maybe I'll get to see you and kviri and drop Him off before the great Angstgiving disappearance.
me too. I just don't like it in October.
Agreed. Although the muzak drap they play in malls can drive anyone to hate Christmas music, as can raipd reply of the same. song. over. and. over.
muzak is awful... but in general, I do like Christmas music... As long as it's after Thanksgiving.
I like the Anglican choir singing in Westminster Abbey on Christmas Eve, with the friggin' huge pipe organ and the beautiful acoustics. That's about it.
Obviously you need to (meet and?) spend some time with lionstar. She can make the grinchiest grinch love the season.
That would be quite interesting to watch. I vote we set this up, and let the battle begin!
You are, and you're onto something.
Hmmm...I haven't heard any Christmas music yet, but I think that is because I never get out any more.
Personally, I'm surprised to find out that there are points of the year that you apparently consider yourself NOT sick of Christmas music.


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Less than half a year after the decision to provide new funds, GM Korea is facing another strike crisis. The GM Korea branch of the Korean Metal Workers' Union said on Oct. 16 that 78.2 percent of union workers voted in favor of the two-day strike.
The GM Korea Labor Union requested the National Labor Relations Commission to adjust the dispute on Oct. 12, and the result is expected to be around Oct. 22. In May, GM Korea received 7.7 trillion won in funds from the government and the headquarters.
However, the union decided to strike again as the management moved to separate some GM Korea corporations. GM Korea plans to establish a corporation exclusively responsible for R&D of global products and its decision will be made at the shareholders' meeting on Oct. 19.
The GM headquarters is planning to establish the "GM Korea Technical Center" by combining its research and development headquarters at the Bupyeong plant, design center, and Cheongra Research Center by the end of this year. However, the union opposed the plan on the grounds that if the corporation exclusively responsible for R&D is separated, the production sector would inevitably be reduced and large-scale restructuring could take place.
"If a new corporation is established, it will either cut new organizations according to the research and development results or reduce the size of the production line left by the contrary," a union official pointed out.
In response, GM Korea refuted the move by saying that it is aimed at making the development of a global strategic vehicle more efficient. "It will be an important leap forward to make our organization stronger and it will serve as an opportunity to solidify the position of GM Korea," said GM Korea President Kahe Kassem in an e-mail to employees on Oct. 15.


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Berlin: German Chancellor Angela Merkel has bid farewell to her 2.5 million Facebook followers after deciding to shut down her page on the social network.
“Today is the day on which I would like to thank you for all your support of my Facebook page,” she said.
“For the next federal election, I will not stand as federal chancellor nor as a candidate for the Bundestag, and… I won’t seek any further political offices,” she said in October.
“You were my candidate for president,” one wrote.
“I don’t support you! What you did and do in Europe and with your people is shameful,” said another.


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Will Pitbull return the favour… and bring Breezy and Mr. Worldwide back together?
9. Will Pitbull return the favour… and bring Breezy and Mr. Worldwide back together?
Their hit ‘Fun’ is still a chart favourite right now, so Chris would be a fall not to get Pitbull to return the favour with a number on his own new record.


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Assorted fruit flavour chewy sweets. Individually wrapped these soft and chewy fruity sweets come in a variety of flavours.. blackcurrant, orange, lemon and strawberry. These Fruit Caramels, also known as Fruit Chews, are delicious.
Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Acid (Citric Acid), Pork Gelatine, Natural Flavourings, Gelling Agent (Gum Arabic), Dextrin, Colours (Beetroot Red, Beta-Carotene, Beta-apo-8'-carotenal). MAY CONTAIN NUT TRACES. Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

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Thank you to all who joined the previous week. I didn't want you to think just because we skipped last week that I would skip high lights from the last party so here they are.
Oh my is all I have to say about this fabulous chair Ashley from The Vanceville House shared with us! Head on over and check it out if you haven't already!
Freddy & Petunia shared with us how to make this awesome patriotic dresser!
The Burlap Cottage shared with us her plans for her daughters room which includes this beautifully stenciled wall! Hop on over to see why type of paint she used!
Alderberry Hill shared this amazing house number sign which I am just drooling over!
Last but NOT least Pressing On shared with us a tutorial on how to make your own industrial light fixture!
Looking forward to this Pamela I may even have a wee tiny decor post to share.
oh PS thanks for hosting and all you do.
Pam .. I would like to thank you for always letting me party here :) I would like to invite you to my first monthly button swap party:) Its up and running now. I would so love to have you there!
Thanks so much for hosting Pamela. Love your features especially the stenciled wall.
Thanks for hosting the party! I love the features you've chosen this week...especially the house number!
Thank you, Pamela! You are always a gracious hostess!
Thanks for hosting, Pamela. Glad you allow retail bargains, too.
I'm so excited to join your party this week! I saw your button somewhere and had to check it out, thanks for hosting!
Thanks for hosting, always great to see the tslent out there!
Wonderful features, Pamela! Thanks for hosting your party this week.
Thanks for hosting each week Pamela. Always amazing features and inspiration!!


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When a foreign leader descends on the Turkish capital for a working visit, the journalists from that country invariably use the leaders’ joint press conference to ask about Turkey’s record on freedom of expression.
Today, it was Angela Merkel and Germany’s turn to receive Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s stock answer.
The six journalists he mentions are most likely those once employed by the now-extinct News of the World. They were arrested as part of the police investigation into the hacking of private voicemail messages. The “as many as 50” is probably a rough guess at the number arrested as part of the British phone hacking scandal. The Guardian article puts the total number – including police officers and other public official – at over 100.
But is there a connection to the IRA, today a barely active paramilitary organisation? Probably not.
Mr Erdoğan’s answer – basically, “you’re ugly too” – is a barely concealed attempt to avoid answering questions on Turkey’s freedom of speech credentials. How ironic that the British scandal he cited was over phone hacking, something that government agencies do so routinely in Turkey that you can’t imagine anyone ever being arrested over it.


text: General cleaning: Use product neat for cleaning toilets, sinks and drains. For general household disinfection, dilute 30ml (approx. 2 tablespoons) to 2 litres of water. Use freshly diluted. Do not mix with any other cleaning products.


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First elected to Breckland Council in 1995, Nigel has served in various capacities which have given him a wide ranging insight into the many groups and organisations in Breckland,Norfolk and further afield.
Nigel is currently Chairman of the Planning Committee.
Nigel says "It has been an honour to represent Necton at Breckland District Council. I care deeply about the Necton area and, if re-elected, I promise will stand up and continue fighting for our community as I have done over the past 20 years."
He added, "with testing times ahead, now is not the time to install just anybody as a firm responsible person is needed more than ever before."


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Contributor(s): Holmes, Paul A [editor.] .
A theology of management: why we do what we do / Paul A. Holmes -- Pastoral leadership / Robert Stagg -- A six-month game plan / Jim Lundholm-Eades -- Getting started: the parish business office / Maria Mendoza -- Developing a comprehensive human resources program / David Boettner -- Risk management / John McGovern -- Best practices in parish internal financial controls / Charles E. Zech -- Fundraising as Christian stewardship / Kerry A. Robinson -- Pastoring and administering a mission-driven church / Jack Wall -- Building councils / Dennis Corcoran -- Standards for excellence / Michael Brough -- Parish planning / Jim Lundholm-Eades -- Unity in diversity / Arturo Chávez -- The pastor and the diocese / Franklyn Casale -- In pursuit of priestly well-being / Paul S. Manning.


text: The Cancer Genome Atlas has generated a whopping 2.5 petabytes (2.5x1012 bytes) of data, giving scientists an extremely powerful tool to understand cancer and develop new treatments. One of the biggest challenges now is to figure out more reliable and efficient ways to analyze the data. Dr. Theodore Perkins and this team recently received the highest award at a major international conference for developing a new mathematical approach to do just this. Their approach involves Bayesian logic, which provides a way to update the probability of a hypothesis as more evidence becomes available. They found that the new approach could create more reliable networks to show how certain microRNA molecules are expressed together in cancer cells. The research was presented at the International Society for Computational Biology’s Great Lakes Bioinformatics Conference.

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If you know someone is keen to get involved, that's great - we're always looking for more young leaders to help grow the movement!
All they need to do to start their adventure is register their interest on the form online (www.hls-scouts.org.uk/yl). Jack Fletcher will then be in touch about them starting their journey as a Young Leader!
If you have any further questions, please email Jack Fletcher (yl@hls-scouts.org.uk) for more info!
There are two guides for adults to help you support a young leaders adventure and to make sure they're getting the best out of it.
The Young Leader Belt is awarded to young leaders who complete the core 4 sessions and all 4 missions. This represents the completion of the national award.


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Have fun & learn in a stress-free environment learning patterns, timing, and lead/follow.
Singles or couples, no experience necessary. Rotating partners is optional.


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I credit Zeph Daniel with saving my life. He helped me understand the spiritual aspect of gang stalking, without that understanding I cant imagine what I would have done and how I would have been able to negotiate the crazy and very very real world of GS... I can't wait to read your book. God bless you Tina.
I trust that you're having a nice day. When it's all said and done, do you believe that those of us experiencing this are blessed?
I actually view this targeting experience as a blessing because it's the demonic spirit realm that hates us. Yes, it's stressful but God's sovereignty is apparent in our lives.


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Giro have launched colour co-ordinated Ionos and Advantage helmets. Now there’s no excuse not to have matching kit!
Also new from the helmet maker is a range of road and off road gloves.
Designed by bike riders, the attention to detail is immediately obvious with plenty of thought having gone into the design.
From the ultra light padding free option to the lightly padded, there looks like being something for everyone.


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Our desire is to see the children of God who have been hurt, wounded, or fallen away to be healed and restored to God’s family.
We want to help the body of Christ become rooted and grounded in prayer and study.
We strive to equip the church (the people of God) to become overcomers of this world, the flesh and Satan, walking in holiness and righteousness therefore able to reach the lost for Jesus.
Revelation 3:15 says “I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot”.
The Lord Jesus desires that we be on fire for Him. In other words He wants us to give our lives to Him without reservation. The Lord doesn’t like those who sit on the fence. Jesus wants to sit on the throne of our hearts. We believe that our Lord wants to bring the prosperity doctrine into balance.
Every time the people of Israel began to prosper, they turned from God. When we are blessed materially from the Lord, then we must draw closer to Him so that we don’t follow Israel’s pattern. God wants us to prosper materially and spiritually (III John 1:2) but our focus is to be on Him.
Matthew 6:33 says “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”.
Jesus stands at the door of our hearts and desires us to turn to Him, and with strength from the Holy Spirit to be overcomers.