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We have ambitious growth plans for the future and we want to attract high calibre employees to help us achieve our goals. Our industry is fast paced and dynamic and we are looking for people that will thrive in a culture where there are opportunities to develop and grow with the organisation.
We are always looking for enthusiastic people that are willing to learn. As we are a large business we have opportunities in many areas and can offer wide and varied careers. Our core business is manufacturing with around 80% of our employees involved in making components (in our machine shop, cabinet shop and GRP department) or assembling our products on the assembly lines.
“I applied for the Swift Group Scholarship programme because I have always wanted to become an Engineer. When I saw the advert, I thought it would be fantastic to get a job at an industry leading company like Swift.
One day could be spent designing new components for a future range of motorhomes and the next day could be spent building mock-ups and evaluating new products for caravans or holiday homes.
Jamie started with Swift 22 years ago directly from school. “I joined Swift as an apprentice cabinet maker and have progressed through the ranks to my current role of Production Manager.
Our cab shop produces thousands of items of furniture every day to be used in our caravans, holiday homes and motorhomes.
We are always looking for skilled and semi-skilled bench joiners who can strengthen our team and share our vision to produce quality products.
Jamie is pictured with Andrew Lawson who has recently started a 3 year apprenticeship with Swift Group.
The Swift Academy provides our employees with the opportunity to develop their skills and experience at every stage of their career, encouraging our employees to reach their full potential. We have invested in the Swift Academy because we believe in our people and want to demonstrate our commitment to their development. We are always looking for talented, driven people who have the desire to succeed and grow with the organisation.
Launched in 2015, the Academy offers employees the opportunity to join structured development schemes including bespoke training workshops, group projects, and accredited programmes that will lead to formal qualifications including examples such as executive MBAs, CIPS, ACCA’s, ILM Management and leadership Levels 3 and 5, Engineering Scholarships, Advanced level 3 Apprenticeship schemes, and NVQs Levels 2 and 3 in subjects such as Team Leading, Business Administration, Customer Services, and Manufacturing Business Improvement Techniques.
Our on-line Academy provides our employees 24-7 access to their development options and pathways and opens up greater development options for self- guided learning in addition to the structure development plans taking place within the business.
We are particularly keen to attract and retain local talent with the potential to develop within the Swift Group and as such we have developed one of the largest apprenticeship schemes in the area, offering 8 to 10 apprenticeships each year throughout our production manufacturing operations.
Our bespoke Level 3 Engineering Manufacture Apprenticeship programme, delivered through HCC Training (Hull Training and Adult Education), provides a firm foundation for developing highly skilled Manufacturing Technicians throughout our production operations . All applications and interest for our apprenticeship scheme is managed in conjunction with HCC Training and as such all applications can be registered via HCC training and / or through the Swift on-line application process. Please indicate on applications your interest in Swift.
We have created a fully funded engineering scholarship programme for ambitious, enthusiastic engineers who wish to continue their education to degree level, whilst in employment, gaining real work experience within a dynamic engineering department.
Candidates can join from A-level, or equivalent status (for example Level 3 BTEC and advanced apprenticeship routes) and updwards (for example HNC / HND) to work in one of our engineering departments such as advanced design, project engineering or manufacturing engineering. While employed as a member of the engineering department candidates are fully funded through their training programme tailored to their required development levels which can include progression through HNC, HND (delivered via HETA in conjunction with The University of Hull) and completing with a BEng degree from The University of Hull. All training is provided on University of Hull campus grounds one day per week.
Interest and applications can be sent through directly to the Recruitment Officer at Swift throughout the year with selection processes taking place by June / July for a September start date.
As part of our ongoing commitment to developing people we have invested heavily into Leadership & Development Programmes to ensure our leaders and managers have the skills and confidence to inspire others. A comprehensive programme has been developed to ensure you are continually developing whether you are a recently promoted or experienced manager.
If you are looking to grow your abilities and join a market leader with a proud history and a bright future, then we’d love to hear from you. For opportunities in many areas of business including manufacturing, product design and development, sales and customer service, finance and many more visit out dedicated careers website.


text: Pietro De Cinque is a LEED AP (accredited professional) building design, sustainability, and energy management engineer. Graduate of the Politecnico di Milano with a BSc(Eng) in Building Engineering with a specialization in design, he developed his field experience in the Drees & Sommer Advanced Building Technology (ABT) department where he supporting project managers in seeking greener goals. Under his oversight and during the year 2011, the first building achieved LEED NC 2009 Gold certification status in Italy. There are four other buildings that have since achieved this level of certification. His field experience includes work in Germany and Italy and he is expert on the languages and sustainability policies in both countries. His skills include dynamic building simulation, building certification, sustainable design, energy management, energy audits, facility management, and building physics.

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Original: The essentials for a professional waxer. Includes wax heater, wax and cleansers.
I love this kit as it has everything you need for waxing, also the wax heater is large and it's such a good price as the wax pots are expensive.

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Our finance minister this week unveiled the new procurement board, and in my view, if the new board stays true to the principles of good governance than I am pretty sure our public procurement system is in for a smooth sailing. Over the years the scramble for tenders in the country has escalated, and only those close to power benefited handsomely. Although the tendering system was designed to procure goods and services for the State at the cheapest rates without compromising on quality, the entire system was turned into a cashcow by greedy individuals who were interested in filling their tummies in the shortest time possible. Nepotism and cronyism are some of the elements that were eating the system from within, so much that businesspeople who were not well-connected stopped tendering because they knew they stood no chance. The Tenderboard was headed by permanent secretaries, the very same people who are supposed to rein in public spending, therefore it baffles me as to how these very trusted individuals could allow the system to denigrate into such a disparaging state. You would hear how tenderpreneurs charged prices five times the original price of the goods when it is government procuring, but when a private firm seeks to procure the very same good the price is much lower. It seems those tasked to take care of the State resources have little regard for it simply because there is no sense of ownership. After all, what do you expect if the board memebers that are responsible to dish out tenders have proxies lurking around the corner?
In his 2011 column titled “Seven Reasons Competitive Tendering Fails (And What You Can Do About It)”, independent Researcher Murray Stanley outlined the disadvantages of tendering which I feel the new procurement board members should acquaint themselves with. The article recommended that competitive tendering be abolished. Where possible; long term, mutually beneficial relationships should be developed with trusted and reputable suppliers. Selection of these suppliers should be based on thorough research. Once selected, these suppliers should be paid a fair profit margin for the quality product or service they provide.
In some countries government procurement guidelines only allow suppliers who actually tender to be considered for a procurement decision. If the leading supplier or suppliers do not tender, the purchaser can only consider bids from suppliers who do tender. If leading suppliers are not considered, the purchaser may end up buying inferior product or service.
When making significant purchases, frank and open communication between potential supplier and customer is crucial. Competitive tendering is not conducive to open communication; in fact, it often discourages deep dialogue because in many cases all discussions between a bidder and the purchaser must be made available to all other bidders. Hence, Bidder A may avoid asking certain questions because the questions or answers may help other bidders by revealing Bidder A’s approaches, features, and the like.
Disadvantage #4: Use of cheaper, poor quality materials and/or labor.
Contractors may cut corners and creating safety risks in the process. As a result the buyer was urged by the union to put in checks and balances in the tendering process. Such checks and balances a) miss Deming’s points about the flaws in competitive tendering, b) create financial costs, time delays, and c) make it more likely for disagreements about terms to occur, perhaps leading to litigation.
Competitive tendering can force a supplier to accept a very slim profit margin. These low margins can result in a supplier having little or no money to spend on research and development, new technology and equipment. The result – society gets a lower price tag today, but society loses out tomorrow and well into the future. In conclusion, it is my hope that the reforms to our public purchasing processes will save the country millions if not billions which will then be diverted to poverty eradication programmes, but we should remain cognizant of the fact that the only way Namibia’s public procurement system can thrive is through good governance.

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OK! I was in one of these days where I had nothing to do and just wanted to chat online a bit (yes, that happens). I was in a girly board to which I subscribe to, then one of the threads was about beauty tips, namely, you should go there and add some beauty tips that you judge are handy, or cool, or beauty things you can't live without.
I have some. As in Brazil we say, if a piece of advice were really worth it, then it would not be given but sold. What I mean is, I don't follow all (or rather part of) these tips every single day, of course not. But I can safely say that I try and practice most of them.
I think it's always good to share those things.
- Do not wash your face with soap. That's my Mom's wise advice. She is 62 and has got gorgeous skin. Only water and products with no soap, no alcohol or abrasive chemicals are enough.
- Always use a sunblock. At least SPF15, even when it rains, in the office, whenever exposed to daylight, directly or indirectly.
- Do not use a cream with sunblock at night time, when going to sleep. It will irritate your skin. Use instead, if needs be, a night cream. Your skin has different rhythms at night.
- Do use oil for cleansing your face: Shu Uemura (my favourite), FANCL mild cleansing oil, or RMK are great options. It leaves skin baby-soft and it's much milder than exfoliators.
- Do use a primer before foundation and after moisturiser. Clarins Perfecting Touch is gorgeous and does not irritate problematic complexions.
- Do glow: undereye concealer and a nice subtle shimmery veil always look nice. I use the Shiseido concealers or Clé de Peau stick (also from Shiseido), and for the "shimmery" touch a Japanese pressed powder called "Maikohan", from Sana. This goes over everything else: foundation, powder, blush if any, always dusted very lightly.
- Do drink lots of green tea.


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VideoNova is a YouTube Video Player on Steroids!
Video Comet is a great system that you can implement in a very small amount of time and see good profits. It takes very little work and produces some great results. Video Comet also works wonders if you want to drive traffic to your websites. Using this exact method you can create videos and rank them very easily and then reap some nice amounts of traffic.
This is a product that gives you a super simple method for ranking videos for traffic, offline, curation and more!
Article Video Robot – Create Stunning Marketing Videos From Any Plain-Text Article in Just 2 Minutes!

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Venues for intensive field courses and teaching workshops using both “natural laboratories” and state-of-the-art instrumentation (e.g. climate monitoring instrumentation, telemetry, eddy flux covariance towers).
Locales for sustained and leading-edge research in ecology and evolutionary biology, physiology, environmental studies, civil engineering, geography, geology, and myriad other disciplines with secure and predictable research environments.
Repositories of long-term datasets that (i) facilitate comparisons of populations and ecosystems over time, (ii) allow tracking of temporal environmental change, and (iii) provide inspiration, data or specimens for new studies.
Locales where researchers from multiple disciplines, institutions and cultures will meet, exchange ideas, and often serendipitously arrive at new ways of thinking or lines of research.
Conservation of biological, landscape and cultural diversity.
Pristine, 'undisturbed' reference sites for large-scale studies of human impacts.
Opportunities for school and public outreach in science, natural history, outdoor education, and environmental and conservation issues.

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Welcome to Kerrville Public Utility's online Customer Service!
Within the links at the right you'll find answers to many of your billing questions, request forms for new service, transfer or disconnection of service, security lighting, budget billing, and more.
Secure Pay is an automated system that allow KPUB customers to make payments over the phone 24/7 and is in compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCIDSS).
The toll free Secure Pay-By-Phone number is: 1-855-382-9918. This is an automated system which prompts customers to press numbers to complete the actions they wish to complete. From this number, customers may make payments, inquire on their account, create or update PIN numbers, and update phone numbers. All personal information is entered by the customer.
Customers will need to know their KPUB account number prior to making a payment through the Secure Pay-By-Phone system. Customers can find their account number located in the upper right corner of their KPUB bill, or by accessing their account information at www.kpub.com. Also if paying by check, customers will need to create a PIN number before you can make a payment with a check.

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All Insurance Access, LLC provides retiree health coverage to businesses in Topeka, Silver Lake, Kansas City, Lawrence, Tecumseh, Wichita, and surrounding areas.
Safety is the top priority when it comes to the operation of school buses. At All Insurance Access, LLC, we understand that safety within the industry spans from the operations of the business itself to the day-to-day transportation of students. A quality protection plan will help give you the peace of mind of knowing that all operations are safe.

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If there is one blog to follow, this is "Huge Profits Tiny List" by Connie Ragen Green. On her blog you can find a lot of helpful articles and podcasts.
Writing contents is one of the best/worst things to do, depending on how much you like to write. In every case, you can write better, faster and profesionally.
After the latest article about Kindle, "Writing Better and Selling More On Kindle", I was asked to create something more about Kindle formatting, a big problem.
In all these months from the opening of AlessandroZamboni.com, I never talk about Youtube news, techniques and how-to's.
Writing a new ebook for Kindle marketplace can be funny but can be also a way to increase your earnings.
Today we talk about Youtube videos. They need to be created, optimized and put online, and our objective is to get the most of the visits.
A membership site gives you the opportunity to count on a continuous income, that every month helps you to earn bigger.
Do You Want to be a Super Affiliate Marketer?
If you really want to become an affiliate marketing badass, you must study and try, try and try until you see results.
Here are some of the latest search engine news of the last days, including Google's Bump acquiring and the strange research on life.
Sometimes we fill the need to get something free, and stop spending money for our business. So on this post you will find 235 free stock images and much more.
Mind maps are a fundamental tool in learning. What you can read in over 200 pages of text, can be put on a visual graphics, the mind map.

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This is a random collection of thoughts based on our experiences over the last 18 years, in no particular order. Please feel free to ask questions about anything else.
like minded souls – although I would never have said this until now, you need other Brits nearby. Folk like me can be found through sites like WWOOF and WORKAWAY.
you will need: – an ATM/ farmacia/ post office/ petrol station/ bar/ bakery/ small shop in the village nearest where you live. A house or workshop in the pueblo is the best way to integrate but is extremely noisy and intrusive. If you choose to live outside the pueblo the post will not be delivered, nor will you be able to receive parcels via courier.


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Grounded in our commitment to peace, unity, and justice, Youth Together is proud to present our 2018 Unity Day!
Unity Day is an annual event put on by Youth Together that started as a day to address racial tension and violence on high school campuses in Oakland back in 2001. Unity Days are way for our community to come together and arm our students with knowledge & tools they need to fight for our collective liberation. This year’s theme for Unity Day is “Pump Up the Volume: Power in Youth Voice.” We build YOUTH POWER through agitating, educating, and mobilizing youth to address inequities they see in their homes, schools, & communities. Whether it is encouraging students to be civically engaged & registering to vote, providing space to learn about different cultures, or educating them on their rights as students, Youth Together hopes to empower young people to PUMP UP THE VOLUME & use their voice, knowledge, resources & community all as tools to create positive school & community change.
If you’re interested in getting involved, or would like to talk about the possibility of bringing Unity Day to YOUR school site, make sure to reach out to Meesh Cabal at meesh@youthtogether.net!
Cultural Cuisine & Storytelling Pt. 2: Guest Chef, Nancy Phan!


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Kaicho (President) of the Kenkukai (Assoc.), Inc.
Peter Godan's form is considered to be consistently admirable and most insightful as noted by both Watanabe Hanshi and Hayes Shihan. He is well respected by all. Peter Sensei has great experience and enjoys sharing with all the students here at the Island Budokan.
Shiai Inkai(Tournament Director) for Shorinjiryu Kenyukai Watanabe Ha World Federation.
Maurizio Sensei has been actively studying within the various Shorinjiryu Federations since 1991 when he began his study of Shorinjiryu Kenkukai Karate with Daniel Hayes, Shihan. Maurizio Sensei has certification for international full contact arbitration, judging, and competing. He was the 1st Place International Champion of the International Full Contact Shinzen Kyokai Shiai (Tournament) for 1997, 1999, and 2001. He was also 1st Place Champion of the Ed Taylor International Memorial Tournament for 1999, 2000, and 2002. Maurizio Sensei was also invited to train with and be part of the USA Taekwondo Olympic Team.
New York State Secondary Education teaching certificate. Currently teaching in Italian in the Comsewogue school district.
Ian is our Sensei/Sandan and is most respected for his motivating dedication to the practice, study and teaching of Budo. He received his BS in Biology from the University of Connecticut in 2008 where he was the founder of the Island Budokan Karate Club at UConn. Ian is currently working as a Microbiologist at Estee Lauder. His competition record is great but more important is his spirit and his interaction with the students of the dojo.
Stephanie Senpai is known by everyone in the entire Federation because of her genuine desire to help and professional skills. She is responsible for much of the communication and event planning as well as financial aspects of the IB. Stephanie is very involved in the community and is a great resource for most of the parents who are in need of information. Parent phone chains, emails and all forms of communication from Sensei and others often come via Stephanie Senpai as well as helpful advice in practice and involvement. You will find her only too eager to help and will often find her looking for volunteers or volunteering herself. Stephanie Senpai, like all of the Sensei and Senpai, is truly an integral part of the Island Budokan.
One of the chief proponents of Shorinjiryu Karate Do, and the leading disciple and heir of Kori Hisataka Shinan, Shunji Watanabe Kaicho is 9th Dan and Chief Instructor and President of the Shorinjiryu Watanabe-Ha Karate-Do World Federation.
Studied Yagyu Shinkage Ryu for 10 years under the 26th head of the Yagyu family, Nobuharu Yagyu Sensei, in Nagoya, Japan.

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Envision Physician Services is currently seeking qualified CRNAs for full time opportunities at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell in Pennington, NJ. Capital Health Medical Center’s new state of the art facility is located on a 165-acre campus just off of I-95.
Located between New York and Philadelphia, this area of New Jersey is within an hour of both cities and the famous Jersey Shore. Today, the culture that anchors some of the oldest settled communities in America supports contemporary, five-star dining; unique shopping districts; and a bountiful wine region fast earning a reputation for its remarkable quality and taste. Mercer County’s excellent schools, tourist destinations, and diverse, well educated workforce make our county a great place to live, work and play.


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Solar Installations and Electrical Contracting Services in Southern California.
Complete solar solutions for your home or business. At Levi Builders, we treat every property as if it were ours.
As a superior provider of electrical services, Levi Builders utilizes the highest quality products along with professional workmanship.
Levi Builders has provided a range of electrical services throughout Southern California since 2003. No Job is too small or big for us!
Our team of creative architects and engineers will turn your dreams into a reality.
Levi Builders is your trusted name in turnkey residential or commercial solar installations, from pre-site to interconnection.
Keep your panel output maximized with solar cleaning services every 6 months.
Keep your system performing at optimal output with our monitoring and maintenance programs.
Levi Builders can build or install electric vehicle charging stations for your home.
Battery storage and backup systems available, take advantage of all new storage incentives!
Levi Builders offers many financing programs for loa or lease of system and can guide you to the best deals.
Levi Builders is a qualified installer for HERO and PACE financing programs for homeowners.
Use Google's Project Sunroof solar savings calculator tool to see how much you can save by going solar. Run your system size numbers and contact us for a quote. We will beat any bids you get from using the Project Sunroof service!
Use Google's free tool Project Sunroof to map your roof's potential solar savings. If you receive any quotes while there, contact us and we'll beat them!
We ensure a memorable overall experience from A to Z!
Designed to fit your needs with 100% accuracy, offer cleanings, maintenance, and exclusive computer access to your system.
Genuine service that fits your needs, with knowledgeable and diligent representatives to guide you every step of the way.
Everything is in house, including our designers, installers and, consultants!
Satisfaction is promised! Includes a warranty to ensure stress free experience.


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There is certainly a lot of negative news on television and on the internet these days. Notably, regarding the trade war, Chinese tariffs, the government shutdown, and the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates… just to name a few. However, going into the new year I’d encourage you to look around you and form your own opinion of how the economy is doing.
For example: Did you make a visit to the shopping mall this holiday season? How about a supercenter, restaurant or even the grocery store? If you did, I bet you had to circle the parking lot about 3 times to finally get lucky and find a space. This might be due, in part, to the holiday shopping season being the highest it’s been in six years!
For the most part, individuals and businesses are making more money than they’ve ever made. The stock market and real estate market may not be at the super low levels that they were at five or six years ago — but I would argue that they are also not at “bubble” levels either!
So, I recommend that you remain optimistic, ignore the negativity and “scary news of the day.” Stick with your long-term plan, work with your financial advisor, and continue to keep a watchful eye when the market gives you opportunities to buy.


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BAAR, Switzerland: January 17, 2017: Veeam® Software, the innovative provider of solutions that deliver Availability for the Always-On Enterprise™, today announced record results for Q4 2016 and FY 2016: 28 percent YoY growth and $607.4M in total revenue bookings, fueled by accelerated enterprise and cloud revenues which were driven by the critical need for enterprises of all sizes to ensure they are available 24.7.365 in the Hybrid Cloud world.
Enterprise growth and momentum: At the end of 2016, Veeam counted 73 percent of the Fortune 500 and 56 percent of the Global 2000 as customers. Enterprise new license bookings grew 57 percent annually, while the number of new enterprise customers grew 48.6 percent to 761 over the same period.
230,000 customers worldwide: Veeam added close to 50,000 total paid customers in 2016, keeping pace with the historical average of approximately 4,000 new customers every month.
13.3 million virtual machines (VMs) are protected with Veeam Availability solutions, including more than 1 million VMs under VCSP management.
Expansion to 45,000 ProPartners worldwide: Veeam’s 100 percent commitment to the channel continues to attract new resellers and VARs to availability solutions.
DRaaS and BaaS: The Veeam Cloud & Service Provider (VCSP) program, which provides service providers with ready-made opportunities to offer Disaster Recover as a Service (DRaaS) and Backup as a Service (BaaS) and to acquire new customers and grow recurring revenue, reported 79 percent YoY revenue growth for FY 2016. The VCSP program has expanded to more than 14,300 service and cloud providers worldwide, with more than 2,600 of those partners licensed to provide services for Veeam Cloud Connect.
Veeam announced the next generation of Availability, Veeam Availability Platform for Hybrid Cloud, which provides businesses and enterprises of all sizes with the means to guarantee Availability for the Hybrid Cloud with virtual, physical, and cloud-based workloads.
Veeam released Veeam Availability Suite 9.5, with more than 175 new features specifically designed to deliver enhanced agility and flexibility by ensuring 24.7.365 availability of all workloads and applications no matter where they may reside – on-premises or in the cloud.
Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365, launched at the end of November 2016, generated almost 6,000 downloads in just over one month. Of this adoption, close to one-fourth came from Commercial and Enterprises businesses.
Veeam Endpoint Backup™ FREE 1.5, the latest version of the simple solution for backing up Windows-based desktops and laptops, was released March 2016. Since launch, there have been close to 350,000 downloads of the free product. Veeam Agent for Linux v1, launched in mid-December, generated 6,400 downloads in the first month of availability. The release of the new Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows, built on technology introduced in Veeam Endpoint Backup FREE, is planned for Q1 2017 and includes many top-requested features.
The company secured the ‘Leaders’ position in Gartner’s June 2016 Magic Quadrant for Data Center Backup and Recovery Software, and ranked as the top provider for Cloud era availability and protection technology in the Ovum Decision Matrix: Data Availability and Protection Solution for the Cloud Era, 2016-17.
Veeam joined the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Complete program. The program adds Veeam solutions to HPE’s price list so that customers can purchase complete HPE and Veeam solutions directly from HPE and its resellers.
Registration opened for VeeamON 2017, the world’s Premier Hybrid Cloud Availability Event, which will take place May 16 – 18, 2017 in New Orleans, LA. Keynote speakers will include Mark Russinovich, Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft Azure, and Sanjay Poonen, COO, Customer Operations, VMware.
Veeam also expanded and strengthened its executive team as the company continues its journey to becoming a $1B company, notably adding Peter McKay as its President and Chief Operating Officer and promoting William Largent, previously Executive Vice President, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
For more information visit https://www.veeam.com/.
Founded in 2006, Veeam currently has 45,000 ProPartners and more than 230,000 customers worldwide. Veeam's global headquarters are located in Baar, Switzerland, and the company has offices throughout the world. To learn more, visit https://www.veeam.com.


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Providing a drug test specimen is one of those experiences people don’t quickly forget. The entire process can seem foreign and filled with unknowns. Even our own employees can sometimes be surprised at the intricacy that makes up a drug test collection. From the point of view of the person taking the drug test – often referred to as the donor – there are some tried and true ways the drug test collection process can be optimized to result in a positive and hassle-free experience.
With more than 8,000 collection sites, including 1,300+ company-owned and operated Patient Service Centers (PSCs) and 1,500 preferred third-party collection site locations, we offer unparalleled access to a nationwide network of drug testing sites. The life of a drug test specimen begins at a collection site, where strict chain of custody procedures are used every step of the way to ensure the integrity of specimens collected.
Scheduling appointments for drug tests, allowing adequate time for each appointment, and considering the busiest hours of the day at a site are some of the most critical components in the drug testing collection process. Here are three additional ways employers and donors can create the optimal experience at a Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
Locate a convenient PSC using our online scheduling tool before sending someone for his or her drug test collection.
Once a site is selected, schedule one person for each available open time slot. Allow ample time for individuals to complete their collection.
It’s important to avoid sending multiple donors at one time without appointments. This can cause lengthy wait times and frustration for donors.
Insider tip: Schedule your drug test collections in the afternoon for the best availability and shorter wait times.
We offer suggestions in our top 5 do’s and don’ts to help donors to understand what to expect. A persistent issue that our PCS teams encounter is people bringing children to their drug test collections. Why is this an issue?
No one except the donor – including children – is permitted where the collection is being performed. This rule is in place to protect the rigor of our drug testing process.
Unsupervised children in waiting areas may negatively impact the experience of others waiting.
Our teams are committed to accurate, quality collections services and cannot provide childcare.
PCSs have limited access to restrooms because they are dedicated for urine drug testing, therefore access is limited to staff and donors.
Our collection sites train to handle varied testing scenarios. However, if your company performs mostly predictable drug tests such as pre-employment tests, please take into consideration the collection site and the donor, by planning, locating the appropriate site, and following these best practices to help setup a drug test collection for success.
In the end, the experience of the donor is what matters most. He or she may be completing their first drug test and could be anxious about what to expect. By educating donors and following these important guidelines, they may be more adequately prepared for their visit.
For more information on collection services, visit our website or contact us online.


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Inside their Hive in Felucca you can find the Ambitious Black Solen Queen.
The Ambitious Black Solen Queen is, as the name says, an extra ambitious individual of the Black Solen race. She desires to some day become the Matriarch of the Black Solen colony. To help her do that she will ask you to do a few favors for her.
If you choose to help her out, she will first send you to get rid of some of the competition for the position as Matriarch. This means that you will have to go kill 5 Black Solen Queens somewhere else in the Hive.

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Ride NWI Car Services, Inc. provides 3 Prom Packages for you to choose from since Prom Night is such a special occasion for high school students. This is probably one of the most memorable events in a young person’s life. A limousine offers a safe alternative to being dropped off at the big dance in Mom’s minivan or Dad’s SUV. Ride NWI Car Services, Inc. will provide a professional and helpful chauffeur to ensure that the group is transported safely and on-time. The most popular package includes one hour of service prior to the Prom and four hours of service after the Prom. We do not charge the time that you are at the dance, as long as you’re there for at least 3 hours.
Most groups use 1-2 hours before the prom and 2-3 hours after.
Most groups choosing to go to Chicago will use 1-2 hours before the prom and 3-4 hours after. It’s also a good idea to leave the prom a little early if the group has reservations in Chicago.
Bottled water, sparkling apple cider and ice.
Bottled water, pop, sparkling apple cider and ice.
If the group needs additional time, then our hourly rates will apply.

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No matter what type of accounting or tax services you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered. Just give us a call today to find out more about what we can do for you.
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I received a release from the Sidekicks today about their summer camps. I thought it worth sharing, shorteded a little, with our audience who might be interested. – Buzz The Dallas Sidekicks are excit.
Dallas Sidekicks, Monterrey Flash, Texas Strikers, Detroit Waza Flo, Ontario Fury, Tulsa Revolution, Harrisburg Heat, Rochester Lancers, Turlock Express, Hildago La Fiera, Saltillo Rancho Seco and Wic.
National Professional Soccer League. This was a year of consolidation for the NPSL. Toronto and Tampa Bay sat out the season (Toronto would later fold), while the A-League’s Montreal Impact joined the league, absorbing the Canton Invaders, one of the last two remaining original franchises.
The inaugural game for the league will take place on October 25, 2014 between the Dallas Sidekicks and last year’s MISL champion. next week and registration for MKE Wave Summer Soccer Camp continue.
Dress in superhero gear and use your superhero powers to improve your soccer game! Three Levels are now offered to accommodate the superhero sidekicks.
The Sidekicks will host the PASL champion Dallas Elite next Sunday at 10 AM at the Soccer Spectrum. 2 more exhibitions are planned for September when training camp officially opens. Dallas will likely.
Jul 17, 2017. GERMANTOWN, PA — A unique summer camp in Philadelphia is teaching kids skills. Alongside Philadelphia Union Soccer-Playing Sidekicks.
1. If at all possible, give the new character something interesting to do that ties into a plot element that has been major. For example, maybe the new character has some obvious connection to a major goal or obstacle for the main character. For example, maybe a wizard or superhero can only graduate from her academy if she passes telepathy, but there’s only one telepathic teacher’s.
Corey Hooper has played soccer throughout most of his life. Hooper played collegiately for the Master’s College and professionally for Dallas Sidekicks and won a national. and is a place where we h.
Staying home: Blast goalkeeper Steve Powers turned down "a fantastic offer" from Tampa in the American Professional Soccer League, deciding to stay here, work Blast and other soccer camps. Dallas S.
She was class secretary in her junior year and a member of Senior Sidekicks. Jessie competed for the soccer and basketball teams. He volunteers for Adopt-A-Family and as a camp counselor at Teamwor.
The city installs a brand new floating slide suspended in the middle of the city. It’s purpose? To allow Buttman and his sidekicks easy access to the city in times of trouble!
The announcement was made before the San Diego Sockers opened their Professional Arena Soccer League campaign against the Dallas Sidekicks. The 14-time indoor champions will act as one host for the to.
The Blast plays its first game on Saturday in the new Major Arena Soccer League. The Blast will play in the. competition and past rivals such as the San Diego Sockers, Dallas Sidekicks and Harrisbu.
The Sidekicks won the league title. Andre. Tatu often teaches soccer to kids at clinics and camps around Dallas. He is trying to make soccer as popular in the U.S. as it is in Brazil. That won’t be.
WHALER VOLLEYBALL CAMP: 24th Annual Whaler Volleyball. a T-shirt and admissino to a senior soccer match following the clinic. For more information, visit www.escolaportugesa.com or call 508-997-829.
A giant list of Des Moines Summer Camp 2018 being offered. Get your children registered fast before all the spots fill up. There are options for every age and interest including science, arts, sports, nature and more!
Christian helps to run basketball camps for Mass Elite. She is a member of the Yearbook Club, Senior Sidekicks and PALS. Lindsay is captain of the soccer and spring track teams, and received the Mo.
North Cobb Christian School is a private Christian school in Kennesaw, GA serving students in Pre-K through 12th grade. We exist to nurture the hearts and minds of students through academics, arts, athletics, and student life. Call to learn more (770) 975-0252.
Ron Dufrene is heading to Dallas, where he hopes to rejoin the Dallas Sidekicks of the MISL. But for some, the trip home is just to Broward County. Mark Schwartz will join his family`s carpentry busin.
But when you watch him on the soccer field, he makes you break into a BIG smile. His name is Tatu, and he’s a 5 foot 6 inch, 160-pound forward for the Dallas Sidekicks of the Major. soccer to kids.
WHALER VOLLEYBALL CAMP: 24th Annual Whaler Volleyball Camp will be held. For more information or to register visit www.Teammizunousa.org or email [email protected] SIDEKICK SOCCER ACADEMY SUM.
Danica McKellar net worth: Danica McKellar is an American actress and academic who has a net worth of $6 million. Born in La Jolla, California, Danica McKellar began acting as a child, guest.
Henry Hugglemonster is an Irish-British-American-Canadian CGI-animated television series produced by Brown Bag Films.It is based on the 2005 book I’m a Happy Hugglewug written and illustrated by Niamh Sharkey. The series premiered on Disney Junior channels in the United Kingdom and Ireland on February 8, 2013 and in the United States on April 15. It aired in 2015 on the afternoon Disney Junior.
This week, current and former Sidekixxxettes—the cheer squad for the Dallas Sidekicks—filed suit in the Dallas County Superior Court, claiming that the professional soccer team “withholds all pay from the Sidekixxxettes until after the season is over, does not pay for all hours worked and forces the cheerleaders to pay many of their own business expenses,” according to the team website.
Seussical the Musical” for ages 6-9 – cost: $375; dates: June 11-20 • “Grease” for ages 10-15 – cost $375; dates: June 25-30 • Mini Soccer. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sidekicks to host Jiujitsu camp Ju.
The Sidekicks owners, with an eye toward the summer season, wanted to keep a few players around. Until then, Smith thought he could keep busy by running his own soccer camps and working as a Jaguar sa.
Rice University athletic teams are known as the Rice Owls.The name comes from the owls in Rice’s crest. Rice participates in NCAA Division I athletics. A member of Conference USA, Rice sponsors teams in seven men’s and seven women’s NCAA sanctioned sports.Rice was a member of the Southwest Conference until its breakup in 1996. Rice then joined the Western Athletic Conference.
QUOTE/PHILOSPHY : Coaching is about challenging, inspiring, and improving individual on and off the field. Soccer is simple game and the difficulty of the game is to make it simple for the player to understand it.
Players coach local youth teams and the Energy hosts a series of youth soccer camps. Energy players are engaged in programs. to Special Olympics athletes — fittingly named “Energy Sidekicks” — and.
Oct 20, 2018. The Vikings held what amounted to an open audition for the job in Zimmer's first training camp with the team, shuttling through names such as.


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MANO is a Cuban-American contemporary visual artist. He came to the United States as part of Operation Pedro Pan at the age of twelve. For the next five years he lived in Westfield, New Jersey with family friends until he was reunited with his parents. Although MANO graduated as an electrical engineer and successfully practiced his profession for more than twenty years, he has always felt the need to express himself artistically and beyond the design concepts of engineering. He is a self-taught artist known for his unique expressionist-style dominated by faces and his use of texture. MANO currently has a studio in Miami's Bird Road Art District and exhibits regularly in galleries, art fairs and festivals throughout the United States.
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not a student of grammar. I missed that part. so we call this “experimental”, as in I’m making this up as I go along and it is decidedly a seat-of-the-pants navigation. disclaimer said, I listen for how words may have affinities, expected or unexpected, with other words. I like it best when surprised. admittedly, kind of a fairy tale. after all, I’m the one listening. but an interesting way to explore your own less-spoken vocabulary.
or, said like this. these are word pairs that kind of don’t go together, but when you ask them to bond, unexpected results become visible. that’s a part of language I find hard to resist.
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How did the writing process on ‘”Monk” work? I know Andy Breckman was in New Jersey writing the series and not in California. How did that work?
We were all in New Jersey writing the series. On one of the DVD bonus features, we explain the process. But here it is in a thumbnail.
When a show gets picked up, the head writer assembles a staff of writers to help him churn out the episodes, do re-writes, casting decisions, location approvals, etc. In Andy’s case, he was a movie writer who refused to move to L.A. where almost every other writer’s room sets up shop.
Instead, he hired a group of East Coast writers. We went into the office and spent all day talking through an episode. It usually took a week to thoroughly outline the story and major jokes. And then one of us, or a guest writer, would take the outline and, in our spare time, turn it into a script. Yes, in our spare time! It was a separate contract and not part of our regular jobs.
Then would come rewrites from Andy. Then the table read, where we would sit on the phone and listen to the actors in LA read it for the first time. Then more rewrites, etc.
It became a fairly smooth process after a while. Tony and the bigwigs would fly into New Jersey once a year, listen to our ideas for the season, then fly off and leave us alone. We always had a writer on the set in L.A. to handle the quick little changes that are necessary during filming. But what wound up on the screen was almost always exactly what we wrote in the room above the dentist’s office in Summit, New Jersey.


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Millinocket Regional Hospital’s Rehab and Wellness Departments, along with the Partnership for a Healthy Penobscot, are sponsoring a 5K Fun Run/Walk event with all proceeds benefiting Relay for Life of Katahdin.
Where: Start and Finish at White Birch Medical Center, 899 Central Street, Millinocket. The course will be mapped out through the ‘New Development’.
Time: Registration runs from 8-9 a.m. with the race beginning at 9 a.m.
Participants who preregister will be entered to win a PRIZE!
Contact: MRH Rehab Dept. at 723-7229 to pre-register, volunteer or for more information.
Following the event, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons will be awarded in each category (run/walk) Refreshments will be served.
Volunteers including roadway spotters (with vehicle), set up crew, clean up crew, finish line trackers and general runners are needed. Please consider donating your time to this worthwhile event!


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the Standard Chartered Tower in Dubai.
Based on this experience in Dubai, GRDI was invited to participate in the RFP process for selecting a developer to deliver a new Head Office building in Accra.
delivered fully fitted, as per the Dubai building.
In 2014, GRDI was selected as preferred developer.
The Agreement for Lease is based on GRDI delivering to all of Standard Chartered’s Global Engineering Standards and Workplace standards.
The Agreement is predicated on Standard Chartered havingfull participation and final right of approval overall design and specification.
The agreement is based on Standard Chartered having zero capital spend or contribution with the exception of active equipment and artwork.
The building will be the first arms-length, fully fitted development deal in Sub-Saharan Africa, with the exception of South Africa.
It will also be the first instance in West Africa of a global bank working with a developer to deliver a fully fitted building on a pre-let basis for a single rental figure.
GRDI & partners successfully delivered a building that will accommodate 7,500 desks occupied on ‘per desk’ fully fitted and fully serviced basis, including all FF&E and FM services by ISS.


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Most examinations begin-and end-within two years of the filing of the return. The timing of examinations depends on the statute of limitations, which in most cases expires three years after the return is filed. Although not unheard of, it is unusual for the Service to begin an examination with less than a year left on the statute of limitations. The rare exceptions to this general rule track the exceptions to the three-year statute of limitations set out in section 6501: fraud, substantial understatement of income, and consent are the three main reasons the statute of limitations-and therefore an examination-is held open for more than three years after the return is filed.
Correspondence examinations, the most common type, are generally conducted by tax examiners and audit accounting aides located either in a Service campus or service center. Somewhere between seventy and eighty percent of all examinations in 2010 were correspondence examinations. As their name suggests, correspondence examinations are conducted by mail and usually involve only a few items that can be resolved by producing documents. Although the scope of a correspondence examination is generally defined at the outset, the Service may expand the examination if other issues arise.
Common issues in correspondence examinations include: (1) claims for credits, including the child tax credit and the earned income credit; (2) questions about whether a worker has properly reported self-employment income; (3) discrepancies between the taxpayer's return (or absence thereof) and an information return created by someone else, reflecting items such as self-employment income, IRA withdrawals, mortgage interest, and the like; or (4) the need to substantiate simple itemized or business deductions, such as medical expenses.
Field examinations are conducted by revenue agents operating out of a local Service office. Field examinations involve a more detailed review of the books and records of the taxpayer than a correspondence examination and generally involve interviews or discussions with the taxpayer or the taxpayer's representatives. All examinations of corporate taxpayers with gross receipts greater than $250,000 are handled by revenue agents. Taxpayers who do not run businesses are not likely to experience field audits. Field examinations usually take place at the taxpayer's place of business. Revenue agents are better trained and generally are more skilled than other Service examiners. In LMSB, which examines large corporations and partnerships, a field examination team may include international examiners, financial services advisors, engineers, economists, industry specialists, technical advisors, or counsel. A field examination can be extended to earlier and subsequent years and to related tax returns and related taxpayers, provided the statute of limitations for assessment remains open. Field examinations can take up to 18 months or more to complete, although the Service is working hard to close more field examinations sooner.
Office audits are conducted at local Service offices. They usually involve more complicated fact issues than those presented in correspondence examinations, but less complicated issues than those encountered in field examinations. Office audits generally involve an interview or discussion with the taxpayer or the taxpayer's representative. Typical issues handled in office audits include fact-intensive questions, such as entitlement to dependency exemptions, head of household filing status, and whether earned income was fully reported. Office audits are conducted by tax compliance officers.
All notices and reports received from the Service.
Tax returns (federal and state) for the relevant years.
All correspondence between the Service and the taxpayer, return preparer, or any previous representative.
Issue-related documentation such as receipts, canceled checks, child custody or divorce decrees, books and records. It is a good idea to define the types of issue-related documentation to which you refer so that the taxpayer does not overwhelm you with irrelevant records.
The Service enjoys broad powers, established by statute and confirmed in case law, to gather information from taxpayers and third parties. Most examinations proceed informally with the Service making simple requests for information. An Information Document Request (Form 4564) is a written request used in field examinations to request specific information from the taxpayer. An IDR specifies the information the agent seeks. Sometimes, however, IDRs are poorly drafted or the documents sought may contain more information than the agent needs.
If a taxpayer refuses to turn over documents or other records, the Service may issue a summons for the information. Both testimonial and documentary evidence are proper subjects of a summons. A summons is not self-enforcing, however. If the summoned party fails to respond to the summons, the Service must petition a district court to enforce the summons. Generally, the summoned party will be given a last chance to comply with the summons before an enforcement action is filed.
Anyone "the Secretary may deem proper" can be ordered by the Service to provide documents or testimony. At the same time, third-party contacts by the Service run the risk of disrupting your personal and business relationships. Service employees know this: conscientious examiners seek to minimize third party contacts for this reason, while over-aggressive examiners sometimes use third-party contacts tactically.
The examiner will schedule a time and place for the audit. If it is an office audit, the audit will take place in the Service's district office closest to the taxpayer. If the time or place is inconvenient for the taxpayer, or if they need more time to prepare, rescheduling is often an option. Reasonable requests are usually honored, as long as they are not a pretext for delay. If the examination is a field examination, the agent will request to hold it at the taxpayer's place of business. This may not be the best place for the audit.
In many cases, taxpayers do not have direct evidence to support an item reported on a return. Under the Cohan rule, if a taxpayer can provide a reasonable and credible basis for approximating an item (generally a deduction), the item may be allowed. Therefore, credible affidavits by the taxpayer or third parties, or at least evidence relating to similar items for other tax years, may suffice in the absence of better evidence. This makes it vital to contact an experienced tax attorney at this stage.
If the Service concludes that there should be no change in the taxpayer's tax liability as reported on the return, the Service will issue a "no-change letter." It should go without saying that the taxpayer should keep this document as part of the permanent records associated with the return(s) at issue. If there are adjustments in reporting that may affect future periods, the Service will also send a report detailing those adjustments.
If the taxpayer and the Service agree on adjustments that will affect the taxpayer's liability for that year, the Service will prepare one or more documents to memorialize that agreement. Generally, one of these forms will be a variation on Form 870, Waiver of Restrictions on Assessment and Collection of Deficiency in Tax, which the taxpayer signs to waive restrictions on the assessment of the additional tax so the Service can proceed to collect the additional amounts. The different versions of the Form 870 bind the parties to varying degrees.99 The Form 870 will probably not contain a detailed description of the adjustments agreed upon. If there is a detailed description, it will probably be contained in Form 4549, Income Tax Examination Changes. More detail may be appended in Form 886-A, Revenue Agent's Report (RAR). After the taxpayer signs and returns the Form 870 or Form 4549, the Service will commence collection.
RAR, the Service will also send a Form 870 and a publication describing the taxpayer's rights to contact the Appeals Office. The taxpayer usually must file a "protest" for Appeals consideration within 30 days, hence the name "30-day letter."
If the taxpayer does not contact Appeals within the designated time, the Service will issue a Notice of Deficiency to the taxpayer in unagreed cases. The taxpayer then has three options: (1) file a petition with the United States Tax Court within 90 days; (2) pay the tax and file a claim for refund, with the possibility of filing a refund suit in either district court or the Court of Federal Claims, or (3) pay the tax upon demand and let the matter rest.
If the Taxpayer responds to the "30-day letter", and files a protest for Appeals consideration within the 30 day deadline, the matter will be heard by IRS Appeals.


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The Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Dec. 9 at Dennis Middle School in honor of Alaina Dickey, who is battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
RICHMOND, Ind. — The Red Cross will honor Alaina Dickey with a Dec. 9 blood drive.
Dickey is battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia and has received many blood transfusions, according to a Red Cross news release.
The drive will be 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 9 at Dennis Middle School, 222 N.W. Seventh St. Participants should enter through Door 4 on the building's south side.
Schedule an appointment in advance by calling 800-RED CROSS or at redcrossblood.org using the sponsor code "alainadickey."


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New research shows small, New World monkeys called marmosets may be an important animal model for emerging viruses with the potential for harmful effects on fetuses. Establishing animal models for emerging diseases, like Zika, is necessary for the development of vaccines, therapies and diagnostics. Results of a study published in the journal Scientific Reports (Nature.com) showed pregnant marmosets inoculated with the Zika virus at a specific point during the first half of their pregnancy spontaneously aborted the fetuses at almost exactly the same time - about two weeks after the infection. In addition, histology on the fetuses showed neurological abnormalities.
The Southwest National Primate Research Center at Texas Biomed houses a colony of 300 marmosets. This study was funded by the generosity of many donors and the Southwest National Primate Research Center P51 National Institutes of Health grant #P51 OD011133.

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The public is invited, and there is no charge for admittance.
In April 2013, photographer Dorothy Gantenbein started a blog called F8DontWait.com with her photo group comrades of over a decade. Each day, in a prescribed order, one of the nine artists posts an image in response to the previous day's post.
The Conversation Exhibit brings this web-based, F8 artistic collaboration to the physical world. It explores the three+ year conversation in the language of imagery: content, form, color, theme, mood and more. It works much like a visual version of the children's game of "Telephone" in which one child whispers a message to the next, who whispers to the next, and so on down the line, until the last player announces the message — always totally transformed from what was first communicated. Day by day, photograph by photograph, the timbre of the blog changes, sometimes subtly, at other times dramatically, as each member responds with an individual eye.
In a unique installation, artists William Bishop, Dorothy Gantenbein, David Hibbard, Susan Honda Eady, Robert A. Kato, Patricia McClung, Katie Parquet, Maude Pervere and Rachel Phillips share this ongoing daily photographic conversation. Through their diverse visual voices, conversation threads appear and disappear – agree and disagree – laugh and cry. It is a show unlike any other, drawing on the rich interactions of these thoughtful photographers over time.
We invite you to follow this daily conversation as it continues on: www.F8DontWait.com.
*Use Parking Lot 4 (4B for disabled). Parking is $3, use coins, bills, or credit cards. Be sure to pay.
**Krause Center for Innovation hours; if Gallery is locked, ask someone in the Media Lab or Room 4007 (upstairs) to unlock the door.
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In 2014, he creates the Beaver Dam Company. Its first creation Murky Depths won several awards and gets a successfull welcome in Europe and then internationally.
In 2016, Edouard Hue, along with Beaver Dam Company, officially became a resident choreographer for three years at the Auditorium de Seynod – Scène Régionale.
In 2017, Edouard Hue is supported by Pro Helvetia – Swiss Cultural Foundation, for his work as a choreographer. The foundation provided him with mentoring by Olivier Dubois for his piece Meet Me Halfway. In November 2017, he co-founded the FDAM- Festival of Dance and Art in Motion with the Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture Novel.
In 2018, he created and performed the solo FORWARD. The creation integrates the Danse & Dramartugie Program initiated by Philippe Saire - Théâtre Sévelin 36. From the first year, the piece starts a world tour. The same year, Edouard Hue re-creates with 8 dancers his piece Into Outside for the Ecole de Danse Contemporaine of Montreal.
Beyond his choreographic activities, Edouard Hue conducts workshops around his work and collaborates with dance schools in Europe and abroad.


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Hooray! We can't wait to see you on April 25 at Yellow Rose!
Come & Go as you please!
Yellow Rose is offering a 15% discount on any bottle purchased as a donation back, and the distillery tours are free! Whiskey purchased for donation must be valued at $35 or more.


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Home » Shimmer and Shine Renewed For Season 2 By Nickelodeon!
Shimmer and Shine Renewed For Season 2 By Nickelodeon!
It’s a wish come true for preschoolers as Nickelodeon greenlights a second season (20 episodes) of the hit animated series Shimmer and Shine. In season two, airing in June, twin genies-in-training Shimmer and Shine will embark on more magical adventures with their human best friend Leah, encounter brand-new characters and explore vibrant new locales in the land of Zahramay Falls. Shimmer and Shine features a social-emotional curriculum highlighting the importance of teamwork, resilience and overcoming obstacles. New season one premieres of Shimmer and Shine will continue to air on Nick throughout February and March. The series currently ranks #1 in its timeslot and airs regularly weekdays at 11 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon, which is the top network for preschoolers and kids 2-11.
The second season of Shimmer and Shine will introduce new characters, including Zeta (Lacey Chabert, Party of Five, Mean Girls), a power-hungry sorceress who uses potions and spells to scheme against the genies; Nazboo, Zeta’s loyal pet dragon; Samira, a kind genie princess; Roya, Samira’s beautiful pet peacock; and Kaz, Zac’s new genie and friend. The new episodes feature CG animation and will be set entirely in the genie world of Zahramay Falls.
In the toy aisle, Nickelodeon and Fisher-Price, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc., will debut the first-ever Shimmer and Shine line at this year’s New York Toy Fair. The collection includes basic and deluxe doll assortment and accessories; feature dolls such as Shimmer and Shine Wish & Spin and Shimmer and Shine Magic Flying Carpet. Products will be available nationwide in July.
Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine Enchanted Carpet Ride app, inspired by the series, helps preschoolers with basic math concepts, shapes, patterns and symmetry, all while taking a magic carpet ride through the land of Zahramay Falls. The app is available now on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. At launch, the app ranked #2 overall in the Educational Apps category on iTunes and in the top 10 Overall in the U.S.
Shimmer and Shine is created by Farnaz Esnaashari-Charmatz (post-production supervisor for Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go) and produced at Nickelodeon Animation Studios in Burbank, Calif.


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A cannabis factory worth £80,000 was discovered at a farmhouse in Oswaldtwistle yesterday.
Officers seized 200 plants in the upstairs bedrooms on Pot House Lane after a warrant was issued.
Lighting and cultivation equipment were also found and enquiries are ongoing to find out who was responsible.
PC Kat Stokes, from Oswaldtwistle neighbourhood policing team, said: "This was a very sophisticated set up which had clearly been going for some time. Clearly someone has been tending to the crop on a regular basis and we are carrying out forensic enquiries to find out who was responsible.
"Id like to thank members of the public for bringing this to our attention and I hope people are reassured that the police do listen to concerns and will take action."

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Last week, Google introduced a significant update to its local search algorithm, which is set to affect results in both map and web searches. As Google has not released a name for the update, it has been informally christened 'Pigeon'.
As ever, Google is not keen to reveal too much about this update, but it has said that it is increasingly linked to search features such as Knowledge Graph, spelling correction and synonyms. Distance and location parameters will also be improved.
Thus far, Pigeon is only affecting US English searches, and Google has not revealed the percentage of queries influenced. There is also some debate as to whether webspam algorithms have been used in this update, although the general consensus seems to be that its goal is more wide-ranging than targeting spam.
It is not clear when UK site owners and users can expect to see the impact of this change.
Promoting local businesses online has become a vital task for any serious venture, and there are many things site owners have long been advised to do in pursuit of a position in those all-important 7-packs that position your brand at the top of SERPs, complete with handy map information.
The top 20 local ranking factors listed on Moz include local-specific requirements such as assigning the correct category to your business, ensuring contact details are correct and consistent and putting your location in your landing page title. It also cites generally desirable search traits such as domain authority and quality of inbound links.
However, Pigeon still appears to have some teething problems in this area, with blogger Mike Blumenthal reporting the disappearance of 7-packs in certain industries, including real estate and some legal areas.
Despite this, there are areas of improvement that have already been attributed to Pigeon. For example, high quality local directories have reportedly been given more prominence, with an issue surrounding 'urban guide' site Yelp seemingly rectified.
Previously, Yelp had accused Google of returning results linking to its own local listings and Google+ content even in cases where users had included 'Yelp' in their search query. This no longer appears to be the case.
Search Engine Land's Barry Schwartz says that the 'Pigeon' moniker was chosen due to the fact that pigeons are known for flying home, and this ties in with the idea of local search.
It also begins with a 'P', in keeping with other landmark updates such as Panda and Penguin, although whether it will have as great an impact as these remains to be seen (and don't forget that the potentially game-changing Hummingbird algorithm refresh also appeared last year - it might not begin with a 'P' but that would be silly reason to ignore it).
Some webmasters may remember that Google has previously been associated with the bird, after a 2003 'Pigeon Rank' hoax attempted to fool site owners into thinking Google based its rankings on the whim of a pigeon to create a literal 'pecking order'. However, you can rest assured that this time the change is real and certainly something to watch out for.


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Below is a brief review of our meeting on Sunday, followed by discussion questions for Community Group or personal study this week.
Matthew opened our time together with announcements and a Call to Worship from Revelation 7:9-12.
We sang Jesus Son of God, and Stephanie Shanks prayed a Prayer of Confession.
We sang By Faith, His Mercy is More, and God Over All.
Matthew led us in a Prayer of Intercession in which we prayed for the nation of Syria, Christian Life Church in Chester, and racial reconciliation in our community and country.
Matthew read Ephesians 2:13-16 and introduced Angela Williams who shared her testimony about the need for racial reconciliation based upon some of her personal experiences from the past year.
After Angela shared, Matthew invited the church to attend the Second Quarterly Prayer Meeting that evening where we continued to pray specifically for racial reconciliation. Look for a blog post later this week with prayer points and scripture meditations from the meeting.
Bob Shanks read 1 John 5:1-5 and Matthew preached the next message in our current series Assured of Salvation. The message, “The Victory of Faith” can be heard again on our Audio Resources page.
After the message, Chris led us in the sharing of communion and Matthew closed our time with a benediction.
1. Matthew taught that biblical faith is a heartfelt conviction that Jesus is the Christ. What does this mean? What is the difference between biblical faith and a generic belief in God/Jesus?
2. What does it mean to be “born of God”? Are you born of God? How do you know?
3. What is the intersection of humility and hope when one is being changed by being born of God? What is the lifespan of so-called “begrudging, dutiful faith” in contrast with genuine faith that Jesus is the Son of God?
4. What is the single best gift that you can give to this church or to our pastors?
5. The most loving thing that you can do in all of your relationships is to show people how to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind. Taking this to heart, what do you need to do to better love your spouse this week? Your children? Your parents?


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Of the YouGen members in Angus, the following percentage are interested in renewable energy systems or taken at least one step to improve the energy efficiency of their home or business.
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An artistic play on patchwork, Hampshire is cast in a palette of soft, sea-glass hues. Pieced in large squares of yarn-dyed solids and stripes, the mix of slubbed and smooth cotton creates lovely textural dimension, while a crewel-embroidered Jacobean floral scrolls across the top, adding an unexpected layer of pattern. Finished with a striped binding, the bedding shifts effortlessly from bohemian to beachy to shabby chic.
Machine was cold, Gentle cycle, Only non-chlorine bleach when needed,Tumble dry low, May be dry cleaned.

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text: I tell you, Jesus never talked about it, so why should YOU? Like this preacher says, PREACH CHRIST Who died for Sinners! He came to seek and to save that which was lost!


text: ELC UBD in collaboration with Indonesian English Teachers Association (IETA) held national seminar, 28 October 2010. Many participants joined this seminar. They were from various cities in Indonesia.


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New bridge still off today . Avoid if you can !
Back on this afternoon, but I can see this being a regular thing.


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The tiny hillside neighborhood of Maoz Esther, outside the Samarian Jewish community of Kochav HaShachar, is again a target for Israel Police.
Israel Police again targeted the tiny hillside neighborhood of Maoz Esther, outside the Jewish community of Kochav HaShachar in Samaria Wednesday morning, demolishing three wooden homes and attempting but failing to destroy a concrete house as well.
More than 100 police officers and IDF soldiers uniformed and in plain clothes, arrived at the homes, together with approximately a dozen Arab workers, according to eyewitnesses.
Tractors quickly made short work of the wooden structures, the witnesses told Arutz Sheva’s, but they were largely unsuccessful in destroying a cinderblock home built on the side of a hill, inaccessible to construction vehicles.
After several hours of attempting to destroy the little cement house with manual labor, power tools, drills and jack hammers, the witnesses said, authorities finally abandoned the effort, leaving the structure intact.
The fledgling neighborhood has been repeatedly destroyed since its founding in 2007 in memory of Esther Galia, who was shot and killed by terrorists on her way home to Kochav HaShachar. Each time, residents return and rebuild, undeterred.

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Sweden continues to be a rich breeding ground for glorious new pop. The latest greatest new pop act to emerge from Stockholm is the incredibly talented and mightily promising Tove Lo. She premiered the video for her brilliant new single, titled "Habits," earlier this month and the song received a steady push forward when none other than Marina & The Diamonds pointed fans to the video in a tweet she sent to fans.
Lo first emerged on the international pop scene late last year when she released her debut "Love Ballad" that received glowing reviews. The song marked a change in direction for the 24 year-old singer who started her music career jamming out in a Stockholm rock band. After signing to Warner/Chappell Publishing, she explorered poppier stylings together with fellow Swedes like Elof Loelv (Niki & The Dove) and hitmaker Alexander Kronlun who previously collaborated with Britney Spears, Robyn and Cyndi Lauper. Lo also fine-tuned her pop writing together with British hit factory Xenomania for whom she worked on a few projects.
"Habits" is a perfect introduction to the musical world of Tove Lo. Appropriately quirky and deliciously stylish, the song is a skillfully crafted pop tune that tells a vivd tale about staying busy to forget about a love lost. "I spent my days locked in haze to forget your face," she sings in the song's soaring chorus. "I gotta stay high all the time to forget I'm missing you." It's incredibly promising new pop from a bight new talent that you should keep you're eye (and ear) on. Five out of five stars.


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The Scion iA is the first sedan from the international auto manufacturer, and over the years the highly compact and affordable car has increased in popularity. The iA is the entry-level car that offers a lot of features and a whole lot for the money. The 2018 Scion iA will be a great choice for the most budget-minded consumers and will give you much more than you would think.
The 2018 iA will once again be comparable with other US and imports and will bring back what’s made the model so popular with consumers. Scion’s first sedan will be getting a facelift on the outside making it look much more modern while adding some much needed modern amenities on the inside.
The following preview details all on the 2018 Scion iA specs, features, price, and release date.
The 2018 Scion iA specs and features are believed to be getting a redesigned front end making it look more aerodynamic which is expected to be the appeal to a wider consumer base. The functionality of the 1st Scion sedan is expected to be getting even more added into the interior including standard features you wouldn’t expect to find in a car in its class.
The 2018 iA is rumored to feature a 7” multi-functional touchscreen, pre-collision warning system, front-seat comfort, and great gas mileage. Standard features should include keyless entry, push-button start/stop, more than 6 airbags, collision avoidance sensors, back up camera, and a comprehensive entertainment package.
The engine specs rumored include a 108-hp 4 cylinders 1.5 cylinder engine along with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto-manual overdrive transmission. Gas mileage will be comparable with other smaller sedans fetching around 32MPG/city and 42MPG/highway.
Early rumors on the 2018 Scion iA price indicate not much will change with the current model. This means the launch price should come in around $15,900 and fully loaded in the area of $19,900. For some, it’ll be a small price to pay for something that offers styling, efficiency, and comfort, but others may say otherwise. I guess we’ll have to wait until the official announcement which could come as early as the 2017 spring with consumer purchase starting in some markets during in the fall.
We’ll continue to update you with all rumors and confirmations on the 2018 Scion iA specs, features, price, and release date as soon as we get more.

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The Planning Commission will be the reviewing authority for a new permit for tasting rooms.
Limit the number of total wine tasting facilities in the city from its current number of 31 to a lower number to be determined. Council indicated an interest in a final number ranging from 26-29 wine tasting facilities (2-5 less). No new permits would be allowed until the total number of tasting rooms is below the threshold number set above.
Limit the number of wine tasting facilities that can locate on block faces (and corners) that directly face the Plaza.
The geographic area for the ordinance to be decided – different Council Members had interests in different areas (Plaza Retail Overlay District, Downtown Planning District or Citywide). Seeking feedback from Planning Commission.
Allow all existing wine tasting facilities (as “non-conforming uses”) to continue to operate indefinitely as “legal non-conforming uses” after the passage of the new ordinance.
Reduce the “abandonment period” to 60 days, thus allowing the existing number of facilities to be reduced to a lower total through attrition.
The current wine tasting rooms can continue to operate until the use is abandoned, but the tasting rooms cannot expand or move to a new location until there is capacity based on the numerical limit.
The current urgency ordinance is only effective until May 1, 2019, which means new regulations regarding tasting rooms need to be in place by that time. The Planning Commission will need to review a draft tasting room ordinance at its regularly scheduled meeting on February 21, 2019, and forward a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council would then take action on March 4th (1st reading) and March 18th (2nd reading) in order to meet the aforementioned deadline.

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We are a Hampshire based architectural practice predominantly working in the South of England. We have developed a comprehensive range of skills to guide our clients through the process of design, planning and building.
Whether we are sketching a new design, discussing the proposal with the Conservation Officer, agreeing beam sizes with the structural engineer, setting out the position of the foundations with your builder or perhaps helping you choose a paint colour, we will always be on hand to provide the necessary advice. Please have a look at some of our projects and then contact us to talk through your ideas.


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The mission of The Mustard Seed of Central Florida is to help rebuild the lives of families and individuals who have suffered disaster or personal tragedy by providing household furnishings and clothing while being environmentally responsible to our community.
The Mustard Seed appreciates monetary donations! Donate today to help a family in need!
Volunteers always have fun at The Mustard Seed! Come by yourself, with a friend or schedule a group!
Please consider donating furniture or hosting a Junk in the Trunk event.

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Guinea Plumage Natural Feather Boa. Used for Carnival, Mardi Gras, Costumes, Theatrical, Hallowean, Ballroom Gowns and many other functions.
Guinea Plumage Dyed Feather Boa. Used for Carnival, Mardi Gras, Costumes, Theatrical, Hallowean, Ballroom Gowns and many other functions.


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Chilled below 70°, pitched 5 packets of Brooklyn Brew Shop 1-gallon brew club yeast. Woohoo, thank you Stephanie for saving the day!!! Stephanie Libonati gifted me two quarters worth of brooklyn brew shop brew club boxes 🙂 I thought I could re-use saved yeast from previous batches (69, 70, or 72) but these all ended up infected (and a starter was lost, boohoo), but thankfully I had the yeast from these Brooklyn kits!!!!! Far, far better than nothing. Now I have to put together the grain bills from the remaining kit beers to see what I can get 🙂 muhaha.
These are hops left over from pilfering the Brooklyn Brew Shop 1gal beer kits gifted to me by Stephanie. Thanks, Stephanie!!! Since the yeast from those kits also saved this beer, I think it only fitting to name it after her. Here’s to drinkin!
UPDATE 9/30/18 late night: two full kegs of beer! Hop aroma is nice, but matched with an unfortunate apple flavor 🙁 This may be the product of fermentation temps getting Out Of Control (in the low 80s at certain points). Oh well. Beer!!


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XLA announced the appointment of Deborah M. Cegielski as Vice President of Human Capital. Prior to joining XLA, she was the Director of Human Resources at the MPRI division of L3 Communications. Before that, she held several senior level positions, including Vice President of Human Resources and Facilities at AMETEK, Inc. and Director of Human Resources for VF Corporation.
CVR Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CVI) announced today that Carl D. Findley will become the companies’ vice president of human resources. Findley had been the human resources manager at Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing, LLC, in Coffeyville, Kan., a subsidiary of CVR Energy. Findley has spent most of his career serving in various human resources management positions related to predecessor companies of CVR Energy, such as regional human resources manager for Farmland Industries Crop Production Division and manager of human resources and safety for Farmland Industries’ refinery in Coffeyville and its nitrogen plant in Lawrence, Kan. Before joining Coffeyville Resources Refining & Marketing in 2007, Findley was a human resources employment and benefits supervisor at Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation in Burlington, Kan.
Western & Southern Financial Group has announced that Kim R. Chiodi will be the new senior vice president of human resources, succeeding Noreen J. Hayes who is reducing her level of responsibilities in anticipation of retirement. Chiodi joined Western & Southern in 1982 as a manager of training and personnel research.
Calypso Technology Inc. announced the hiring of Jonathan D. Walsh as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Mr. Walsh most recently served as the Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Clear Channel Outdoor. Prior to that, he held senior human resources leadership positions with Washington Mutual and its acquirer, JPMorgan Chase.
Crane Aerospace & Electronics has announced the appointment of Arnee Gomez as Vice President of Human Resources for the Aerospace Group. Before joining Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Gomez was with Danaher Corporation where, for 16 years, she held successive positions of increasing scope and responsibility; most recently as the Director of Human Resources for Danaher Controls, Specialty Products. Prior to that, Gomez was the Director of Human Resources at Fluke Biomedical (subsidiary of Danaher).

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My wife and I love debating our favorite restaurants in Cincinnati, and we enjoy discussing what single eatery best sums up the Queen City. One question we continually come back to – and one we’ve had to answer when friends and family come around – is what must-eat establishment makes the best go-to dining spot for a visitor.
Although many of our top restaurants make the list of contenders, the one place we always come back to is Marrakech Moroccan Cafe and Grill – even though there’s no pork on the menu. Located in Clifton’s quaint gaslight district, this North African diner serves up not only some of the best Mediterranean cuisine in the city, but it also dishes out some of the most delicious eats in Cincinnati, period.
When we lived in CUF while studying at the University of Cincinnati, Marrakech was our premier haunt. We used to walk to it nearly three times a month, and it was one of the first restaurants we ate at when we moved to the city. Now that we live downtown, we still venture up Mount Auburn quite regularly to dine at this outstanding restaurant, as we did on Friday, January 20.
Like most great restaurants, the exterior of Marrakech looks simple and unassuming. The kitschy tagine pot, Moroccan flag and photographed tea setting decorating the entranceway belie the authentic, halal cuisine that awaits within. Nevertheless, the vibrant tapestries and Arabic music make the interior feel homey, and they transport diners to a world that feels thousands of miles away from the American Midwest.
To begin our evening feast, my wife and I ordered a pot of mint tea, a plate of baba ghanoush and a side of mixed Moroccan olives. For those used to drinking wine or beer with dinner, it’s important to remember that halal cuisine forbids alcohol; so, come thirsty for caffeine, not cocktails. The mint tea came to our table first, and we quickly began imbibing the rich and fragrant brew. The polished steel teapot and decorative glasses add an air of charm to the dining experience, and they set the stage for an excellent and authentic meal.
Next to come out were the baba ghanoush, toasted pita, olives and side salads – which accompany every entrée. Although Marrakech offers plenty of wonderful appetizers – including zaalouk, stuffed grape leaves and falafel – my wife and I can never pass up the baba ghanoush. The creamy and earthy tahini melds perfectly with the lightly smoked grilled eggplant, the subtle tartness of lemon juice and the slight spice of paprika. With a slice of toasted pita, there’s nothing more warming, satisfying or addictive.
As we waited for our main courses, my wife and I munched happily on the mixed Moroccan olives. While a few familiar Kalamata and green olives are included, the unique dried and salted black olives are the star of the dish. Much like the baba ghanoush before, the olives are incredibly addictive, and they always whet our appetite for more.
For entrées, my wife and I ordered bastilla and lamb tagine, accordingly. Bastilla, more than probably any dish on the menu, truly represents the authentic Moroccan flavors Marrakech is known for. Also translated as “pastilla,” this official dish of Fez combines succulent shredded roast chicken, flaky pastry dough, almonds and spices into a delightful meat pie.
Sweetened with honey and topped with powdered sugar and cinnamon, bastilla confounds and tempts the senses with its paradoxical yet unified flavors. At once sweet, savory and earthy, this masterpiece of Arabic ingredients and Mediterranean pastry melts in your mouth and balances perfectly on the palate.
Always one for traditional and hearty fare, I went for the lamb tagine. I’ve eaten this classic Moroccan dish at a number of restaurants throughout the years, and Marrakech’s interpretation is hands-down the best. On the one hand, the dish is rustic and unrefined, consisting of a single slow-roasted lamb shank, carrots and potatoes, yet on the other hand, the fatty and moist meat soften and enliven the simple root vegetables, creating a cohesive and sumptuous bite.
Occasionally, Marrakech adds prunes and onions to their tagine, but this time around they kept it simple and hearty – perfect for mid-January. Since I ordered my tagine with pita instead of the alternative rice, I was able to sop up all the decadent braising juices, making the dish good to the last morsel.
With only olive pits, empty plates and a mangled leg bone remaining, my wife and I left Marrakech stuffed to the brim and totally satisfied. Though we were too full on this trip to indulge in dessert, Marrakech offers two traditional sweet treats – baklava and chabakia (honey and sesame cookies) – that a first-time visitor shouldn’t pass up.
At only $46, including a tip, Marrakech Moroccan Cafe and Grill makes for a frugal feast, just one of the many reasons this restaurant is the perfect dining spot for any traveler to the Queen City. I hope you can take your own caravan to Marrakech and enjoy a taste of authentic North African cuisine.

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Flower design: Ms. Keiko Ueno, Liberte Inc.
We displayed the series of “Vincent” by Sakata Seed Co. this year too.
The showcase this year got full of the Halloween arrangements in chic modern black that were made by Ms. Keiko Ueno of Liberte Inc.
“Vincent” was named after the Vincent van Gogh, who put his soul into his works of Sunflower.
The type of the Vincent for this time was “Vincent (Type 2) Navel”, and its color is warmer among the series. This is why it goes very well with the color of pumpkins so is suitable for decorations in Fall like for Halloween. The cute shape with its multiple round petals is even great for enjoyable Halloween.
The flowers of Vincent’s series are also looking up that are definitely handy for bouquet arrangements!!
Let’s have fun with Helianthus Vincent in Halloween!


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It's very easy, but on the other hand, you will get enough strong possibilities. You can setup colors, transparency, speed of effect and delays before it starts in the Inspector panel. You can subscribe on events and get notifications when effects will start or complete.
This asset works well on Free and Pro Unity, suitable for Web, Standalone, Android and iOS platform. And all this takes less then 10kb on your drive and costs less then your morning coffee.
You can customize screen fading with different effects. Or change dynamicaly fading color at runtime.
This is the way assets should be, works out of the box, and like a charm! The asset provides a wide range of options to tailor the fade to really fit nicely within your project. I was looking for a fading solution, was going to write on myself then I found this. You can’t beat the price and functionality…Thanks for the great work.
While looking for a library to handle the fading of the new Unity UI Elements (think Healthbars next to enemies) I stumbled across Screen Fader. However, Version 1.5.1 did not support fading UI Elements at that time. I reached out to the author Paul Patico and he in fact added the feature within a day and submitted the updated 1.6 version to the Asset Store.
Fading UI Elements now works just fine and I really appreciate Pauls swift response and support.
You get nice scene transitions in 5 minutes.
Maybe you could add some more transitions like "circular fading" in the future.
Thank you for this simple but powerful package.
Fader.Instance.FadeIn( 3 ); /// Fade-in in 3 sec.
Fader.Instance.FadeOut( 3 ); /// Fade-in in 3 sec.
Execute a custom action. Custom action is an instance of class implementing IAction interface.
Execute a custom action that accept some parameters. Here, custom action is an instance of class implementing IParametrizedAction interface.
Start coroutine method in series. Next fading tasks will be starter after coroutine finish. MonoBehaviour is an game object where coroutine ( IEnumerator method ) located.
NOTE: This Conoutine's methods have to have 'yield break' operator!


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Text-based conversational interactions are liberating in their familiarity. Free form chat with GUI makes it extremely easy for your users to enter data.
It's never been simpler to fill out a form on mobile before. Takes less time, more lifelike with a messaging like interface and you have to deal with one question at a time. A perfect recipe that makes people want to respond.
Engage in a two way conversation with users and reflect the brand's personality. It doesn't have to be a static experience anymore.
TARS enable us to execute the kind of one-on-one interaction, which I was looking for, with potential talent. It's the kind of product that is taking HR / Talent Engagement to a different level.
TARS chat application has worked out well for us. The tool works exactly as per our expectation with ZERO instances of downtime or errors. They gave us clear visibility on the specs and deliverables.
TARS has been a great help in engaging with customers who would have a query. These leads have a much higher probability of conversion. In short, TARS has been helpful in increasing conversion rate.
Do you drag? Do you drop? Then this tool is for you!!