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Loved the Charleston Tour Pass!!!!!
We, my wife and 2 daughters aged 12 and 16, utilized the pass to its fullest and had a great time. We stayed at the Charleston Harbor resort and began our day with breakfast at the Charleston Harbor Fish house for a wonderful breakfast with a great view of the Harbor. We were going to take the water taxi, but it does not run before 10 in the off season. Next we should have gotten a gourmet donut, but missed this feature. We walked a little bit through the Charleston market and took our featured Palmetto carriage ride. Very informative and enjoyable trek through historic Charleston. We then went on a museum spree. We started with the confederate museum, went to the powder magazine museum, the slave mart, the old exchange and provost dungeon, and then went to the Nathaniel Russell house. All the museums were very interesting. After the Old exchange we went to the pineapple fountain for a photograph. We ate a late lunch (about 2) at Poogans Porch. I had the fish sandwich that was amazing. Next we jumped in the car and took a trip to Deep Water Vinyards and the Firefly Distillery. We happened to go when they had some music which was very nice. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We could have made a quick stop to see the Angel Oak since you pass it, but we had plans to see it the next day. Next we went to Revelry Brewery Co for some free pints. They have an upstairs outside deck that is very popular. The place was booming and we got to enjoy a free band for a few hours. Next we grabbed a quick bite to eat at Butcher and Bee. The chicken was phenomenal. Nice variety of Israeli food for the kids to try. Finally, we went on the Bulldog Ghost and Graveyard walking tour. It was OK. The day was jamb packed and lots of fun. If we got the donuts and the water taxi was running, it would have cost us $148 without the pass. We got 5% off our pass so we paid $65.55 per person. Well worth it! Start early to get the most out of your pass!
We enjoyed the tour services. It was a good buy for my husband and I and we were able to schedule our tours very easily. Thank you helping us see Charleston. Job well done!

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That looks amazing! Makes me want to get the Salsa Bucksaw even more now!!!
If anyone in the Toronto area is watching this, go visit Oxygen Bike Co on Lake Shore in Etobicoke. Best fat bike shop in all of the GTA.

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What most people don’t know is that many of the consumer products they use and the materials necessary for our transportation, energy and communications systems, rely on rare, hard to find minerals whose names may be totally foreign to them.
Rarely will you hear the everyday consumer praising scandium, rhenium, tellurium or other critical elements. But without them, many products—from batteries to cellphones, wind turbines to solar panels—simply wouldn’t be possible. They are both necessary and hard to find.
As a company that produces 20 percent of U.S. copper, Rio Tinto recognized that, with the right technology, the U.S. may be able to more fully utilize the minerals we are already extracting. Specifically, key rare critical minerals can be recovered during the copper smelting process. To explore this potential to its fullest, the company has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Critical Materials Institute.
The U.S. is currently more than 50 percent import-dependent for 43 key mineral resources, subjecting our supply chain to geopolitical instability and supply disruption. The more America can extract its own minerals instead of relying on imports, the better.
Rio Tinto is also looking at extracting those rare minerals from electronic waste like old cellphones. E-waste contains higher grade mineral content than newly extracted minerals.

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Excell Investigations is known for providing some of the finest private investigation services throughout Los Angeles. We have more than 20 years of experience, 1,000s of satisfied clients, and an excellent reputation for being knowledgeable, thorough, and very reliable. We also offer a full menu of competitively priced investigative services, including records search and retrieval, asset search, locating, skip tracing, undercover surveillance, counter-surveillance, background checks, computer forensics, GPS tracking, polygraph testing, and process serving. Since we customize each investigation package to meet each client's specific set of needs, and can always shorten, extend, or expand a project as necessary, we are able to meet the investigation needs of a wide range of individuals and businesses, including attorneys, insurance companies, retailers, schools, and corporations.
Excell Investigations is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. We offer upfront estimates, a quick intake process, and competitive rates. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and accept most forms of payment.

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text: In order to experience the comfort of the ancient Parisian Bistro restaurant-sitting in your own garden; you need to own the rattan bistro sets, which are an amazing representation of that style. The 2 seat made of rattan enhances the appeal of your space. The two variations of rattan bistro sets available at our store strongly air the British charm. The set of two chairs, a table and tempered glass is an ideal setting to spend some good moments with your loved ones. The durability and low maintenance of the rattan bistro sets along with five-year guarantee comes as a further attraction.

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A mass shooting just two days after the midterm elections has motivated the young gun-reform activists of March for Our Lives to continue their mission.
The past few months have been busy for the student activists of March for Our Lives, an advocacy group founded after a gunman killed 17 people at a Parkland, Florida, high school earlier this year. In anticipation of the midterm elections, organizers toured the country encouraging young people to vote for candidates who support stricter gun-control laws. That didn’t quite pan out exactly the way they had hoped on Tuesday night, as their favored Senate and gubernatorial candidates in Florida didn’t win outright, and those elections are currently still being contested.
And then two days after the election, they woke up to yet another mass shooting, as at least 13 people were gunned down during college night at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, which was frequented by students from the nearby Pepperdine University, California Lutheran College, and California State University Channel Islands.
Matt Deitsch, the older brother of two Parkland survivors and a member of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School class of 2016, is the chief strategist for and one of the founders of March for Our Lives. He spoke with me on Thursday about what happened in Thousand Oaks, the push March for Our Lives has been making for stricter gun control, and how the group plans on responding to the latest shooting.
Natalie Escobar: I want to start off by acknowledging that today must be hard. Could you tell me about what’s on your mind?
Matt Deitsch: I had a thought of being back to those horrific moments [right after I learned about the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas]. I also thought about how before the midterm elections, politicians were talking about things that weren’t really a threat to American citizens [instead of talking about gun violence], and now after the election, mass shooters are still in the headlines. We’ve had over 300 this year, and it’s not going to slow down until we do something about it. I think now we have a Congress that will at least potentially take the conversation beyond where it’s stalled for so long.
Escobar: Reportedly, two of the people at the bar last night were there celebrating their 21st birthday—that detail hit a lot of us in the newsroom pretty hard. It’s supposed to be a milestone of adulthood, and I’m wondering if you think that how young people feel about coming of age has changed at all in a time when events like this keep happening.
Deitsch: We understand that we have a long life ahead of us, and we don’t want to live a long life in fear. And so we’re going to do something to stop this horror. I turned 21 last month. We hear about all the young people with so much potential gunned down, and we have to stop it, because the future is suffering and our youth are traumatized.
Escobar: March for Our Lives has recently been focused on the midterms and getting young people to the polls. What was your Election Day like? Can you tell me about the things you were doing in the hours before results came in?
Deitsch: A week and a half before the election, we did a tour of 25 colleges around the country. We came to Parkland for Election Day, and we created a “war room” with local students. In the war room, we set up a phone bank and called 18-to-21-year-olds across the state of Florida, and we made over 9,000 phone calls in one day. Then we went to a viewing party at night. The Florida numbers weren’t surprising, but it definitely reminded us where we are in Florida. The youth turnout was the highest it has ever been in American history, so it’s a huge step in the right direction.
Escobar: Are the election results going to change your strategy at all? What are you planning next?
Deitsch: Our organization has never really been candidate-centric or policy-centric. We hope to expand the electorate of the people who care about this issue, and understand the urgency of putting this issue first. We’re going to keep doing what we’re doing and create a blueprint for young people to have more of a force in the electoral process. Elected officials now know that they’re going to need young people to win these close races.
Escobar: I’m wondering what you observed in your Parkland community on the night of the election and if you’ve seen people change since February.
Deitsch: There’s a reason it takes you three times voting to become a lifetime voter, because you understand the wins and the losses and what’s necessary to be a part of the system, to feel your own power. I think Parkland is starting to see its own power. I felt really hopeful, and there’s so much to celebrate.

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When I joined JD Williams in January 2013 one of my first major tasks was to redesign the Fashion World e-commerce website for the Autumn / Winter 2013 season.
In the Fashion World brand pack it describes how Fashion World is a down-to-earth, straight talking, no nonsense brand. I wanted to reflect this within the design philosophy for the new website. I did this by going for a flat design approach, which meant stripping out any skeuomorphic elements such as drop shadows, gradients, bevels and rounded corners etc. Everything had to be strong, straight and simple with flat colours.
Fashion World had updated it’s brand with the introduction of “The Clever Clothes Shop” identity, and we had to include many new elements and marketing messages provided in a new graphics pack created by Red C Marketing Agency. There was a new colour scheme to put in place; pink = fashion, blue = services, red = sale and yellow & black = amazing value. For the first time in the website’s history we introduced web fonts, the font chosen for headers was DIN Condensed Bold and for the body copy we kept it simple and stuck with Arial.
There were a few changes I wanted to make but a lot of research and experimenting was needed due to the fact that the Fashion World website shares a template with all the other JD Williams’ brand websites (Jacamo, Simply Be, Marisota etc.) so I had to be careful that any changes I made didn’t effect the other websites.
I wanted to add social icons to the header to make them more prominent and really push social media for the brand, but in order to this I had to make some room. I did so by simplifying the search box. The old website had an input field, a category drop down menu and then the search button (in that order from left to right). After doing some research I discovered that less than 10% of visitors used the drop down menu and that the third most popular search term was nothing (blank) which meant people were just pressing the search button hoping for something to happen without entering a keyword or phrase. So I removed the drop down menu and united the input field and search button making it clear that it’s one, simple search tool. This made some extra room for the social icons and I made them stand out by adding some CSS3 transitions.
Some of my favourite pages include the Delivery & Returns page, I know it sounds boring and previously it was boring, it was just a page full of text with a grey background. Using a bit of jQuery I broke the information up into two clear sections making it easier to digest and added a lifestyle shot to add a bit of character. I also liked the following Free Format pages; The Leggings Directory, Coloured Jeans and New In. In the past designers had free range with the free format pages so they had the tendency to be a bit random. I wanted bring in a bit of consistency by making the headers of the free formats all the same size, font and style with social share buttons always in the top right and any navigational buttons and call to actions near the top of the page. Then whatever happens below in the main content area is up to the designer.
Take a look at the new Fashion World website and let me know what you think, leave a comment below or get in touch.

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Round silver coloured pearlised bead. Diameter 4mm. Sold per 50 beads.
Round coffee coloured pearlised bead. Diameter 4mm. Sold per 50 beads.
Lustred glass round beads. Diameter 8 mm. Sold per 10 beads.
Round white pearlised bead. Diameter 4mm. Sold per 50 beads.
Round glass beads in mottled sienna and turquoise tones. Diameter 8 mm. Sold per 10 beads.
Colour blended glass rounds. Diameter 8 mm. Sold per 10 beads.
Round glass beads in mottled pink, blue and green tones. Diameter 8 mm. Sold per 10 beads.
Round glass beads in mottled green tones. Diameter 8 mm. Sold per 10 beads.
Round glass beads in mottled magenta and green tones. Diameter 8 mm. Sold per 10 beads.
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Crackled, colour blended glass rounds. Diameter 8mm. Sold per 10 beads.

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Asia Metropolitan University offers first of its kind MBBS in Malaysia.
AMU MBBS programme is currently the most affordable in the country. Fees are inclusive of tuition, examination, laboratory and transport (within the vicinity). We have qualified academic staff with more than three years of teaching experience in their respective fields. The academic programme is student-centred with emphasis on self-directed learning group discussions and case-based learning.
Our purpose-built Preclinical campus in Johor Bahru aims to minimise the stress on students. It is designed to provide ample greenery and purposely located away from the hectic city atmosphere. A nice quiet lake just opposite the campus is one of the naturally soothing features among other highlights of AMU Medical Campus.
Hospital Pakar Sultanah Fatimah in Muar is also leading the way in Clinical Studies. This hospital serves as the third-ranked hospital in Johor, after Hospital Sultanah Aminah and Hospital Sultan Ismail. It also serves as a reference hospital for the northern zone of Johor including Batu Pahat, Tangkak and Segamat. Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital is also gazetted as a “Teaching Hospital” and currently, the Community Health Centres are located in Johor.
Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
CGPA 3.0 (out of 4.0) in 3 subjects i.e. Biology, and Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics and provided the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited institution and the minimum entry qualification is 5 Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, and other subject in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), ‘O’Level or its equivalent.
B4 each in 5 subjects i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.
80% ATAR provided the subjects include Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3 or New Zealand Bursary.
Average of 70% each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.
30 points with minimum of 2 science subjects or Mathematics at Higher Level (HL) and 1 science subject at Standard Level and attained a minimum score of 4 each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics (or Mathematics).
CGPA 3.5 (out of 4) and provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2 1/2 years in the same accredited institution and the minimum entry qualification is 5B’s each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Ordinary (‘O’) levels.
CGPA 3.3 (out of 4) 5-year undergraduate medical programme CGPA 3.5 (out of 4) 4-year graduate medical programme.
CGPA 3.5 (out of 4) 5-year undergraduate medical programme and 3C’s each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics at SPM or its equivalent or an accredited bridging course CGPA 4.0 (out of 4) 4-year graduate medical programme and 3Cs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Mathematics or Additional Mathematics at SPM or its equivalent or an accredited bridging course.

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The concrete that is obtained by mixing the basic ingredients cement, water and aggregate will give us normal strength concrete. The strength of these type of concrete will vary from 10 MPa to 40MPa. The normal strength concrete has an initial setting time of 30 to 90 minutes that is dependent on the cement properties and the weather conditions of the construction site.
The plain concrete will have no reinforcement in it. The main constituents are the cement, aggregates, and water. Most commonly used mix design is 1:2:4 which is the normal mix design.
The density of the plain concrete will vary between 2200 and 2500 Kg/meter cube. The compressive strength is 200 to 500 kg/cm2.
These types of concrete are mainly used in the construction of the pavements and the buildings, especially in areas where there is less demand of high tensile strength. The durability given by these type of concrete is satisfactory to high extent.
The reinforced cement concrete is defined as the concrete to which reinforcement is introduced to bear the tensile strength. Plain concrete is weak in tension and good in compression.
Hence the placement of reinforcement will take up the responsibility of bearing the tensile stresses. R.C.C works with the combined action of the plain concrete and the reinforcement.
The steel reinforcement used in the concrete can be in the form of rods, bars or in the form of meshes. Now fibers are also developed as reinforcement.
Fiber reinforced concrete are concrete that use fibers (steel fibers) as reinforcement for the concrete. Use of meshes in concrete will give ferrocement.
Whatever be the type of reinforcement used in concrete, it is very necessary to ensure proper bond between the concrete and the reinforcement. This bond will control the strength and the durability factors of the concrete.
Also Read: Why Select Reinforced Concrete as Construction Material for a Structure?
Most of the mega concrete projects are carried out through prestressed concrete units. This is a special technique in which the bars or the tendons used in the concrete is stressed before the actual service load application.
During the mixing and the placing of the concrete, these tensioned bars placed firmly and held from each end of the structural unit. Once the concrete sets and harden, the structural unit will be put in compression.
This phenomenon of prestressing will make the lower section of the concrete member to be stronger against the tension.
The process of prestressing will require heavy equipment and labor skill (jacks and equipment for tensioning). Hence the prestressing units are made at site and assembled at site. These are used in the application of bridges, heavy loaded structures, and roof with longer spans.
Various structural elements can be made and cast in the factory as per the specifications and bought to the site at the time of assembly. Such concrete units are called as the precast concrete.
The examples of precast concrete units are concrete blocks, the staircase units, precast walls and poles, concrete lintels and many other elements. These units have the advantage of acquiring speedy construction as only assemblage is necessary. As the manufacturing is done at site, quality is assured. The only precaution taken is for their transportation.
Concrete that have a density lesser than 1920kg/m3 will be categorized as lightweight concrete. The use of lightweight aggregates in concrete design will give us lightweight aggregates.
Aggregates are the important element that contributes to the density of the concrete. The examples of light weight aggregates are the pumice, perlites, and scoria.
The light weight concrete is applied for the protection of the steel structures and are also used for the construction of the long span bridge decks. These are also used for the construction of the building blocks.
The concretes that have densities ranging between 3000 to 4000 kg/m3 can be called as the heavyweight concrete. Here heavy weight aggregates are used.
The crushed rocks are used as the coarse aggregates. The most commonly used heavy weight aggregates is Barytes.
These types of aggregates are most commonly used in the construction of atomic power plants and for similar projects. The heavy weight aggregate will help the structure to resist all possible type of radiations.
These are concrete types into which air is intentionally entrained for an amount of 3 to 6% of the concrete. The air entrainment in the concrete is achieved by the addition of foams or gas – foaming agents. Some examples of air entraining agents are resins, alcohols, and fatty acids.
The ready-mix concrete is very precise and specialty concrete can be developed based on the specification with utmost quality.
The manufacture of these concrete will require a centralized mixing plant. These plants will be located at an adjustable distance from the construction site. If the transportation is too long then it will result in setting of concrete. Such issues of time delay are cope up with the use retarding agents that delays the setting.
When compared with the conventional concrete, in polymer concrete the aggregates will be bound with the polymer instead of cement. The production of polymer concrete will help in the reduction of volume of voids in the aggregate. This will hence reduce the amount of polymer that is necessary to bind the aggregates used.
Hence the aggregates are graded and mixed accordingly to achieve minimum voids hence maximum density.
The concretes that have strength greater than 40MPa can be termed as high strength concrete. This increased strength is achieved by decreasing the water-cement ratio even lower than 0.35.
The calcium hydroxide crystals that are the major concern product during hydration for the strength properties is reduced by the incorporation of silica fume.
In terms of performance, the high strength concrete ought to be less performing in terms of workability which is an issue.
These concretes conform to a particular standard but in no case, will be limited to strength. It has to be noted that all the high strength concrete can be high-performance type. But not all high-performance concrete (HPC) are high strength concrete.
The concrete mix when placed will compact by its own weight is regarded as self-consolidated concrete. No vibration must be provided for the same separately.
This mix has a higher workability. The slump value will be between 650 and 750.
This concrete due to its higher workability is also called as flowing concrete. The areas where there is thick reinforcement, self – consolidating concrete works best.
Here the concrete type differs in the way it is applied on the area to be cast. The concrete is shot into the frame or the prepared structural formwork with the help of a nozzle. As the shooting is carried out in a higher air pressure, the placing and the compaction process will be occurring at the same time.
Pervious or permeable concrete are concrete that are designed such a way that it allows the water to pass through it. These types of concrete will have 15 to 20% voids of the volume of the concrete when they are designed.
The pervious concrete is created by unique mixing process, performance, application methods etc. These are used in the construction of pavements and driveways where storm water issues persist. The storm water will pass through these pervious concrete pavements and reach the groundwater. Hence most of the drainage issues is solved.
Concrete with water content more than required quantity is poured into the formwork. The excess water is then removed out with the help of a vacuum pump without waiting for the concrete to undergo setting.
Hence the concrete structure or the platform will be ready to use earlier when compared with normal construction technique.
These concretes will attain their 28 days compressive strength within a period of 10 days and the crushing strength of these structure is 25 % greater compared with the conventional concrete types.
One of the main property of the concrete used in large mega construction especially for the high-rise construction is the conveyance of the concrete to heights. Hence one such property of concrete to easily pump will result in the design of pumpable concrete.
The concrete that is used for pumping must be of adequate workability so that it is easily conveyed through the pipe. The pipe used will be rigid or a flexible hose that will discharge the concrete to the desired area.
The concrete used must be fluid in nature with enough fine material as well as water to fill up the voids. The more the finer material used, greater will be control achieved on the mix. The grading of the coarse aggregate used must be continuous in nature.
Stamped concrete is an architectural concrete where realistic patterns similar to natural stones, granites, and tiles can be obtained by placing impression of professional stamping pads. These stamping is carried out on the concrete when it is in its plastic condition.
Different coloring stains and texture work will finally give a finish that is very similar to costlier natural stones. A high aesthetic look can be obtained from a stamped finish economically. This is used in the construction of driveways, interior floors, and patios.
This is a concrete type in which the cement is replaced by lime. The main application of this product is in floors, domes as well as vaults. These unlike cements have many environmental and health benefits. These products are renewable and easily cleaned.
Asphalt concrete is a composite material, mixture of aggregates and asphalts commonly used to surface roads, parking lots, airports, as well as the core of embankment dams. Asphalt concrete is also called as asphalt, blacktop or pavement in North America, and tarmac or bitumen macadam or rolled asphalt in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
These are concrete that is placed and compacted with the help of earth moving equipment like heavy rollers. This concrete is mainly employed in excavation and filling needs.
These concretes have cement content in lesser amount and filled for the area necessary. After compaction, these concretes provide high density and finally cures into a strong monolithic block.
As the name implies these concretes will acquire strength with few hours after its manufacture. Hence the formwork removal is made easy and hence the building construction is covered fastly. These have a wide spread application in the road repairs as they can be reused after few hours.
The recycled glass can be used as aggregates in concrete. Thus, we get a concrete of modern times, the glass concrete. This concrete will increase the aesthetic appeal of the concrete. They also provide long-term strength and better thermal insulation also.

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Why am I getting double posting?
Why the focus on India?
Our discussions on HDF: your assessment?
Why is there a section for abrahamic faiths?
Uploading pictures - Little Success!
How are the HDF Posts?
Poetry and Indian Classical Music Forum ?
Any Solution to Word 2007?
easier ways to read the member list?
Thread for banned users and reasons ?
I'm having problem putting an image here.
how to add reputation to a person's profile?
Consider Adding "Hindu Festivals" Category!
The importance of language and words.
adding the Usenet Hindu discussions?
Requesting:not able to put my signature in forum.
Can we have warning system ?
How long before I can post before waiting for moderation?
How about creating a sticky on List of Hindu charities?
If we disable reps, can we have a system where users cannot offer reps?
Why is ISKCON forum not under Vaishnava?
Why postings in Abrahamic religion forums are closed?
Should Caste threads have Their Own Section?
Should the Politics Forum be Closed?
change the name of " iskcon " forum to "gaudiya/iskcon vaishnawa"
Closed the thread in Vishishtadvaita forums?
Change title of thread, please.
Why are my posts not showing up?
Is this forum mostly visited by converted Hindus?
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Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada – June 7, 2016 –N-Dimension Solutions, a market leading Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) with innovative solutions that protect smart energy networks from cyber threats, announced today that Roger Thornton has joined the company’s board of directors. Thornton is well known in the industry as a technology and business leader with a demonstrated track record in developing and growing successful technology companies. Thornton currently serves as chief technical officer for AlienVault, a leading provider of Unified Security Management™ and crowd-sourced threat intelligence with headquarters in Silicon Valley.
“I am pleased to have Roger join our team, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge about cybersecurity technology innovations and forward thinking approaches to the market,” said Tom Ayers, CEO N-Dimension.
Prior to AlienVault, Thornton founded Fortify Software, building it into a world-class cybersecurity company that was eventually acquired by Hewlett-Packard. He has also worked with several leading venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, guiding and launching multiple successful technology companies. Over his career he has held leadership roles at companies including Centerline Software, Apple Computer (Taligent), and Sun Microsystems (JavaSoft).
Thornton has BS and MS degrees in Engineering from San Jose State where he graduated with honors. He serves as an advisor for select venture capital firms and start-up companies worldwide and provides counsel and advice to corporate executives and government leaders on the topics of cybersecurity policy and emerging industry trends.


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Through the Word of God and the Sacraments, God calls, gathers, enlightens, and sanctifies his people. In the Asia region, we work to train pastors, church leaders, and laity to share this Gospel in word and deed. We also work with partners all over Asia to plant churches, show mercy, and provide Lutheran education.
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June 2nd marks the start of National Fishing and Boating Week in the U.S., a celebration of fishing and boating coordinated by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, and many counties, parks, marinas and organizations – not to mention Monterey owners – are really getting excited about it.
Thousands of sites from the west coast to the east will be hosting events to promote recreational fishing and boating as a great, fun way for families to spend time together and get involved in outdoor activities on the water.
A school of great fishing events, clinics, and contests are scheduled all across America and many states waive fishing license fees. A few are offering free use of rods and reels as part of a fishing tackle loaner program.
Many U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and other similar agencies are holding special events in honor of National Fishing and Boating Week, such as a Seniors Fishing Rodeo, Kids Fish for Fun Derby, or a Family Fishing Festival, which feature a host of exhibits, boating demonstrations, educational events and cool giveaways.
The week is designated for celebrating both saltwater and freshwater fishing, and all types of recreational boating activities. You can discover a new fishing or boating sweet spot by searching the ‘Hotspot Map’ for thousands of fishing and boating locations at www.takemefishing.com. You can also download a free Boat Ramp app there featuring more than 35,000 boat ramps and marinas across the country!
If you are a new Monterey owner, DiscoverBoating.com offers a free ‘Get Started in Boating’ DVD and lots of other useful information for boat owners.
During National Fishing and Boating Week or any other time of the year, when you buy a fishing license you are contributing to fishery and hatchery management, habitat development and protection, endangered species support and invasive species control programs, and educational programs. Registering your boat helps sustain resources that promote safe and responsible use of the nation's waters. Introducing someone new to boating and all the wonder and fun that come with it helps pass on the legacy of appreciation for all the Earth’s waters.

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Predicting the future is never easy. The ‘paperless office’ is still a long way off and peoples’ love of technology is only equaled by their love of paper. The Smartphone Audio Tour and the Gallery SmartCard bring together the best of both worlds, they provide print based visual and text based information together with the ability to access digital information online.
QR codes can of course access any type of information, however, within the context of a gallery or walking tour, audio is perhaps the most powerful and immediate.
These provide visitors with the opportunity to access audio content using their own mobile device. Each card displays a work of art, accompanying text and a unique QR code. This code enables the user to access supplementary audio information.
Fitting in your back pocket, this A6 booklet provides you with a map, photographs of the various sights and accompanying text. Each location has an individual QR code which links to the corresponding audio. These recordings can either be accessed individually or downloaded in their entirety as a podcast.

industry_corpus2: Technology & Research


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Equipment Quote — EBS Ink-Jet Systems USA, Inc.
These terms and conditions are an agreement between EBS INK-JET SYSTEMS USA, INC. and the customer (“Customer”) identified on the equipment quote. Payments are to be made in U.S funds. Unless otherwise specified all invoices are due net 30 days from date of shipment from EBS-USA. PRICES INVOICED WILL BE THOSE IN EFFECT AT TIME OF SHIPMENT. EBS-USA reserves the right to place a service charge on past due accounts at the highest rate permitted by law. Customer shall pay all sales tax or like tax applicable to this transaction. The attached equipment quote is an acknowledgment of Customer’s order of the products (“Products”) set forth on the equipment quote and is expressly conditioned on Customer’s assent to the terms contained in this equipment quote, including any additional or different terms from Customer’s purchase order, if any. Customer agrees to the terms and conditions set forth herein upon acceptance of the Products at Customer’s location or upon delivery to Customer’s common carrier at EBS-USA’s facility, whichever is first. Title and risk of loss or damage to Products shall pass to Customer upon delivery to Customer’s common carrier at EBS-USA’s facility or, if applicable, EBS-USA’s subcontractor’s facility. Title to all software delivered to Customer, if any, including any modification or derivatives, remains vested in EBS- USA or EBS-USA’s licensor and cannot be assigned or transferred. Customer agrees not to reverse engineer, disassemble, de-compile, or modify any software or any portion thereof. Software is provided “AS IS” with no warranties or indemnities whatsoever.
Customer shall at its own expense apply for and obtain any permit and inspection required for the installation and use of the Products. EBS-USA makes no promise or representation that the Products or its services will conform to any federal, state or local laws ordinances, regulations, codes or standards, except as particularly specified and agreed upon in writing by an authorized representative of EBS-USA. EBS-USA shall not be responsible for any losses or damages sustained by the Customer or any other person as a result of improper installation or misapplication of the Products. Customer shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless EBS-USA and its officers, directors, shareholders, agents and employees against any loss, damage, claim, suit, liability, judgment or expenses (including, without limitation, attorney’s fees) arising out of or in connection with any injury, disease or death of persons (including, without limitation, Customer’s employees and agents) or damage to or loss of any property or the environment, or violation of any applicable laws or regulations resulting from or in connection with the sale, transportation, installation, use or repair of the Products by Customer or of the information, designs, services or other work supplied to Customer, whether caused by the concurrent and/or contributory negligence of Customer, EBS- USA, or any of their agents, employees or suppliers.
The validity, performance and construction of this Agreement, and any disputes arising from or relating thereto, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. The United Nations Convention on the Sale of Goods, Uniform Commercial Code, and Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act shall not apply to this Agreement. The parties agree that any litigation between them concerning this Agreement shall be conducted entirely and exclusively in the Federal and State courts of Lake County, Illinois. Any claim or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach thereof shall, at the sole option of EBS-USA, be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, such arbitration proceedings to take place in Lake County, Illinois. Any award made by the arbitrators shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and judgment thereon may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. Customer hereby consents to venue and personal jurisdiction in Lake County, Illinois for any such arbitration proceeding and for any court proceeding.
All returns require a Return Materials Authorization (“RMA”) number, which is good for 30 days from the date of issue. Authorized returns must be received by EBS-USA within 30 days of Customer’s receipt of the RMA. Returned items must have the RMA number clearly visible on the outside of the package or it will not be accepted. Contact EBS-USA at 847-996-0739 to receive an RMA number. All items must be returned with an outer box and sufficient packaging to prevent damage; however the original packaging is preferred. Packaging materials may be purchased from EBS-USA. EBS-USA is not responsible for any items damaged in shipment. Custom items may not be returned for credit (unless deemed defective). Products must be shipped back to EBS-USA freight prepaid at Customer’s cost. EBS-USA will not be responsible for any freight charges, duties, fees or charges and no credit will be given for them. Returns not meeting the specific terms and conditions will be rejected and returned to sender or disposed of at the sender’s written directions. Customers wanting to return items to EBS-USA for credit after purchase may do so under the following conditions: (a) Customer’s request for return must be received by EBS-USA no later than 45 days after shipment from EBS-USA or within 30 days of invoicing by EBS-USA; (b) Standard stock items must be returned in unused condition, as determined by EBS-USA; (c) A 20% restocking fee will apply to all returns for credit; and (d) Returned items must be complete with all manuals, cables, documentation, brackets, etc.
Customers making a warranty claim on Products may do so under the following guidelines: (a) Items returned under warranty and found to be problem free are subject to an evaluation fee. Warranty evaluation fees vary by product and more information is available upon request; (b) EBS-USA will repair or replace non-working items under warranty per the EBS-USA Limited Warranty Policy below; (c) EBS-USA will notify Customer of any warranty rejection. Any rejected items will be returned, repaired or disposed of per the Customer’s request; and (d) For any Product returned under warranty, it is the responsibility of the Customer to pay for shipping costs to EBS-USA. EBS- USA will provide return shipping (ground service only) to Customer. If priority shipping is requested, Customer shall incur the shipping costs both to and from EBS-USA.
Out of Warranty Parts and Repairs: Customers wanting to return items to EBS-USA for parts and repairs out of warranty may do so under the following guidelines: (a) A non- refundable evaluation fee ($70.00) is charged for all repairs. A quote will be provided for approval before any repairs are made. The evaluation fee will be applied to authorized repairs or the purchase of direct replacement items of equal or greater value. Repair evaluation fees vary by product and more information is available upon request; (b) Out of warranty repairs require a valid purchase order; (c) If a valid purchase order is not received from the Customer within 30 days of the quote provided by EBS-USA, the item will be returned to the Customer at their cost, and the evaluation fee will apply; (d) For any product returned out of warranty, it is the responsibility of the Customer to pay for shipping costs to EBS-USA. EBS-USA will provide return shipping (ground service only) to Customer. If priority shipping is requested by Customer, then Customer shall incur the shipping costs both to and from EBS-USA.
Limited Warranty Policy: The Product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of shipment by EBS-USA for twelve (12) months (the “Warranty Period”). All spare parts sold carry a warranty period of 90 days. EBS-USA warrants that the Product you have purchased from EBS-USA is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during the Warranty Period. The warranty period begins on the day of shipment from EBS-USA. The warranty extends only to the original purchaser. It is not transferable to anyone who subsequently purchases the product from you. It excludes all expendable parts. During the warranty period, EBS- USA will repair or replace defective parts with new parts or, at the option of EBS-USA, serviceable used parts that are equivalent or superior to new parts in performance. This Limited Warranty extends only to products purchased from EBS-USA. This Limited Warranty does not extend to any product that has any damage, defect, malfunction, failure, deterioration, or which causes any injury or death, as a result of any of the following occurrences: (1) design or construction based on a plan, design, or specification not provided by EBS-USA; (2) misuse, abuse, exposure, alteration, negligence, accident, disaster, neglect, improper handling, improper testing or improper storage; (3) an act of God; (4) the use of parts not manufactured or sold by EBS-USA; (5) any deviation from or failure of Customer, or its agents, to comply with the usage parameters stated herein with respect to the use, operation, assembly, disassembly, repair, installation, modification, or routine maintenance of the products; (6) a result of war or terrorist attack; or (7) a result of service by anyone other than EBS-USA or an EBS-USA authorized reseller or authorized agent. Furthermore, this Limited Warranty does not extend to the following items: (i) Products purchased from anyone other than EBS-USA or an EBS-USA authorized reseller; (ii) Products purchased outside the United States of America; (iii) consumable parts such as ink containers, tubing, and filters; (iv) routine cleaning or normal cosmetic and mechanical wear; (v) damage from use of fluids other than EBS- USA approved fluids; (vi) damage from use outside the product’s use or storage parameters; (vii) damage from use of parts not manufactured or sold by EBS-USA; (viii) damage from modification or incorporation into other products; (ix) damage from repair or replacement of warranted parts by a service provider other than an EBS-USA authorized service provider; (x) damage to or loss of any product or equipment printed on by an EBS-USA printer; and (xi) damage from failure to perform preventative maintenance as imposed by the application environment. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY, EBS-USA HEREBY EXCLUDES AND DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BY WAY OF ILLUSTRATION AND NOT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, INTENDED USE, AND MERCHANTABILITY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW ARE LIMITED TO THE TERMS OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES, UNDERTAKINGS OR PROMISES OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSED HEREIN, WHETHER ORAL, IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR OTHERWISE SHALL BE CONSIDERED A PART OF THIS AGREEMENT. CUSTOMER FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT ACCEPTANCE OF EBS-USA'S DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE AGREEMENT REACHED BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND EBS-USA AND ANY SUBSEQUENT COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE PARTIES SHALL HAVE NO EFFECT WHATSOEVER ON THE DISCLAIMER OF THIS WARRANTY. EBS-USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PARTY FOR PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES OR COSTS INCURRED AS A RESULT OF LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF PRODUCTION, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, OR LOSS OF USE OF PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO ALL SUCH PARTIES.
Limitation of Liability: EBS-USA is not liable to Customer for any damages caused by the Products or by the failure of the Products to perform, including without limitation any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damages, consequential damages or claims for personal injury. EBS-USA is not liable for any claim made by a third party or made by Customer for a third party. This limitation applies whether damages are sought, or a claim made, under this Agreement or as a tort claim (including negligence and strict product liability), a contract claim, or any other claim. This limitation cannot be waived or amended by anyone. This limitation of liability will be effective in the event EBS-USA or an authorized EBS-USA representative has been advised by Customer of the possibility of any such damages. EBS-USA’s liability is limited to the purchase price paid by the Customer for the Product or Products involved in any claim described in this Section.


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Sales of American Eagle silver bullion coins raced in January with buyers ordering 99.2% of the month’s supply. The U.S. Mint’s flagship product scored a January sales total of 5,954,500 coins, the most for a month in three years.
More of the 1-ounce, .999 fine silver coins could have sold but the U.S. Mint has rationed their distribution because of silver planchet shortages.
Allocations of the new 2016-dated American Silver Eagle were set at 4 million for their release week beginning Jan. 11; another 1 million for the following week starting Jan. 18; and 1 million more for the final week of the month. The Mint’s network of bullion distributors have bought all that they can whenever they can, with one exception. They left 45,500 on the table last week. Those were added to this week’s allocation, which was established at 1,045,500 coins according to a Mint email sent on Monday to news editors.
January 2012 at 6,107,000 coins.
U.S. Mint bullion sales in January tend to be higher than at other times because the month offers the first opportunity to buy the year’s newly dated coins.
In headline comparisons, sales in January soared 155.2% over the 2,333,500 sold in December and jumped 7.7% higher than the 5,530,000 delivered in January 2015.
Last year’s Silver Eagle went on to notch an annual sales record at 47 million. Other world mints also posted robust gains in 2015 with global silver coin sales reaching a record 130 million troy ounces, according to The Silver Institute. This year could be just as hot or hotter.
"Demand will remain elevated this year as investors take advantage of relatively lower metal prices in the first few months of the year," The Silver Institute said in a report released Jan. 28. "Increased interest in safe haven assets, as already seen in the first few weeks of the year, will also be positive for physical silver investment demand."
The United States Mint does not sell bullion American Silver Eagles directly to the public but through a network of authorized purchasers who buy them in bulk at melt value, plus a premium of $2 per coin. AP’s consist of major coin and precious metals dealers, brokerage companies, and other participating financial intermediaries.
The limited availability of Silver Eagles has given sellers a reason to charge higher premiums. Today, consumers are paying from about $4 to $5.50 per coin over spot with discounts offered at larger quantities.

industry_corpus2: Finance & Economics


text: Used in the early days during the Mother’s Milk/BSSM era. During the recording of the Californication album, however, John borrowed an MXR Phase 100, but as the band went on tour, he seemed to have purchased a Phase 90 for himself and used it live from then on. It is unknown whether he used this phase shifter exclusively, but it seems to have been on John’ pedalboard most of the time during the Californication tour at least. During the By The Way tour, he seemed to have switched to a Moog MF 103 Phaser.

industry_corpus2: Film & Entertainment


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Enterprise System Partners, in collaboration with our partners, GS1 Ireland recently published the Second Annual Serialisation Industry Readiness Report, focusing this year on the forthcoming EU FMD affecting drug product supplied to the EU market.
The findings in this report came from the results collected in the Serialisation Industry Readiness Survey 2017 which was distributed in May, June and July 2017 to key industry stakeholders.
Join our live panel at the below time and date where we will address the most topical findings and key serialisation issues raised from the survey.
Is the Industry Serialisation Ready?
Has The Industry Companywide Education Programmes In Place?
What are the Industry’s Principal Concerns To Meet The EU FMD Deadline?
GS1 works with healthcare providers internationally by reducing risk and enabling certainty, authentication, visibility and traceability through the adoption of standards based supply chain solutions. Almost all markets are using GS1 guidelines as their industry standard for barcoding design.

industry_corpus2: Biopharmaceuticals


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DRIVER DRIVES AGAINST TRAFFIC CAUSING JAM AND EXPECT OTHER VEHICLES TO GIVE WAY!
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#STKinetics driver of Honda Stream SFM3818Z stopped traffic today at Pioneer Sector 2. He is working in Tuas Naval Base He drove on the oncoming lane and expect the Trailers to give way to him.
He then don’t want to move and stood there. He caused a jam on the road becase the trailers on both lanes can’t pass each other. People came nicely to him and asked him to move, he shouted at them and threatened to leave the car there and go to the coffeeshop. WHAT A BULLY !!!!.

industry_corpus2: Transportation


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What It Is: I don’t know what it is, but it feels like designer Kate Spade is having something of a moment – as of late, I see her pieces everywhere, including a new partnership with Indigo. The store now carries a full line of accessories, party decor and paper products all bedecked with Kate Spade’s trademark mod minimalism; from printed totes and sleek journals to printed straws and bold-coloured coasters, there are literally dozens of little trinkets that would make wonderful gifts and stocking stuffers this holiday season. I’ve definitely got my eye on that cute translucent umbrella pictured above!
Who It’s For: Your sis that loves Kate Spade the brand but hasn’t been able to splurge on a designer piece just yet – let this be a gateway. Your coworker, as a fun going away or birthday gift that won’t break the bank. The hostess of your first holiday shindig, because what girl wouldn’t flip for glitter coasters?
What It Costs: $10+ (I don’t believe any items are over the $40 mark).
Where It’s At: Indigo stores and online.
Want a bonus entry into this week’s Fig + Yarrow giveaway? Leave a link back to your favourite product from the Kate Spade line and tell me why it’s tops!
I like this coaster set.
http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/style/rain-check-umbrella/825466923294-item.html?ref=shop%3apaper%3akate-spade-gifts%3akate-spade-gifts%3a2%3a This is tops because it would make me smile every time I used it and I think it would make others smile also because it’s fun.
reversible gift wrap, mainly because I love polka dots & love wrapping gifts,plus this wrap could be used any time of the year.
My favourite product from the Kate Spade line is the Rotating Stamp and Pad because I think it would be fun to stamp some of those sayings on paperwork!
I like the Kate Spade 3 Piece Sticky Pads because of the colour combo.
Bonus Fig+Yarrow entry: my favourite product from the Kate Spade line is her, “Bow Push Pins- Set of 24” http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/paper/bow-push-pins-set-of/825466923164-item.html?ref=shop%3apaper%3akate-spade-desktop%3akate-spade-desktop%3a14%3a. It’s tops on my list ‘cos my bulletin board could do with some class 😉 Would go great with her “Bow Paper Clips- Set of 12”.


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Are images of the mind!
And of still born movements.
But still holding on to the hope of dawn.
On the surface that speaks of the sore.
The cirrus has been forming for long.
Before the waves crash into the spiral sky.
It’s all the same – when the lines merge to reveal the wall.
(1) It was a mix of demons. Honour killing to save the damaged inside. You were found in lotus position, hands tied, buried in a hole. (2) The twin plants: god and goddess of procreativity were shedding trumpet-shaped pink flowers.

industry_corpus2: Literature & Emotions


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B J Fodder Pty Ltd is a limited by shares, Australian proprietary company. This corporation was registered on 2013-09-19 and was issued with the 165895723 ACN. Its Australian Business Number is 44165895723. Since 2013-09-19, the company is headquartered in SA, post code 5214. B J Fodder Pty Ltd was registered for the GST on 2015-07-01. The above data comes from the ABN database which was updated on 2015-09-16.
Barton Real Estate Pty. Ltd.


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Thank you for your past and continued support! Your sponsorship of this festival allows us to direct every penny of the proceeds toward projects and scholarships that directly benefit the youth of New Glarus! Just take a look at the amazing list of those we supported in 2009-2010.
The New Glarus Vision, Inc. Youth Committee is a non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to provide funding for the youth of New Glarus. Our primary source of revenue is the New Glarus Music Festival. The festival includes: numerous local and national bands playing from 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, a children’s area with games and rides, food and plenty of fun!
Please take a moment right now and fill out the sponsorship form! You choose what level of commitment you desire. Based on your choice we will provide acknowledgement via on site signage, banners, website, and newspaper advertising. You will also receive tent passes for Saturday and Sunday evening admittance.
Your reply is requested by April 7th,, 2014. If you have any questions, please call Sheri Kanter at 608-558-4907 or Margie Irland at 608-527-3080.
Thank you again for your support! We look forward to seeing you at the New Glarus Community Music Festival!


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packaging. Weighing accurate, easy to operate, stability etc.
Our company has engaged in producing and exporting 2014 New Model Dough Packing Machine|Automatic Flour Bagging Machine | Automatic Flour Feeding Machine Price for many years, and until now, our machine has exported to overseas market, such as Brazil, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand and so on, and get the foreign customers' unanimous praise.
We believe that you purchase Shandong Leader Machinery Co.,ltd. 2014 New Model Dough Packing Machine|Automatic Flour Bagging Machine | Automatic Flour Feeding Machine Price is your best and sensible choice.


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Drifting has been on an exponential rise in the past decade. There have been many failed attempts of making a drift car, and several successful attempts. Today we’re presenting one of the great ones with Charles Bradshaw’s 1985 Datsun 720 truck. This isn’t the typical drift build. It’s not too often you see a classic Datsun made into a drifter, let alone a truck!
Charles has put a lot of time into this project. He’s actually an ASE certified mechanic so he did all of the mechanical work himself. The Datsun started out as his daily driver and it stayed with him through all of the fast cars he’d owned so he figured, “why not give the Datsun a turn!” That’s when Charles decided to use the knowledge he gained from Japan to begin changing his daily driver, into his drift dream.
Any serious drifter needs a proper set of wheels. That’s why Charles has this thing sitting on 15×8 Eagle Alloys all around with Falken 205/50/R15 tires. The Rims were painted a clean turquoise blue that really gives the truck character. The truck is using a Modified 01; ZO6 Penske Racing Shocks suspension system with a 4×4 front sway bar, 2″ drop spindles in the front and 5″ blocks in the back. Drift-ready would be an understatement for this thing.
Under the hood Charles has a completely new setup we’ve never seen before. The truck has actually been through three different setups involving an impressive turbo and a Weber 38 twin-bore. Currently the Datsun has a fully-built, balanced, and bored 2.4 liter. It’s also got a 92′ 240sx transmission. And you can’t help but notice the custom valve-cover paint done by his friend Eric Gottschaulk. The amount of work put into this project is amazing and Charles deserves all the praise he is bound to get.
It’s not everyday you see these amazingly unique works of art. That makes it that much more satisfying when do happen to come across one. Charles Bradshaw has used his skill and motivation to create something that keeps him smiling everyday. But he’s not done yet. Charles future plans continue to push this classic Datsun 720 to the extreme with a full suspension swap, 240sx subframe, cab back reconstruction, full coilover kit, and new paint.

industry_corpus2: Automobiles


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European football and culture. To make this all possible, we need fantastic, dedicated people in every area.
We are seeking Venue Managers for 11 host cities (excluding Baku): AMS, BIL, BUC, BUD, COP, DUB, GLA, LON, MUC, ROM and SPB.
One Venue Manager will start in January 2019 ideally, 2 in September 2019 and 8 in November 2019.
At each of the 12 UEFA EURO 2020 venues (i.e. the stadium and within the defined perimeter), the Venue Manager is responsible for the final preparations and world-class operation of his/her venue in conjunction with the stadium owner/operator, LOS (local organising structure) team, government, regional and host city authorities as well as internal and external stakeholders. This role includes implementing processes, managing all necessary resources and leading the venue team to ensure efficient, safe and high-quality services to all target groups attending matches.
- Producing debriefs and final reports.

industry_corpus2: Sports


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American Girl® Unveils New Store for Girls in Denver | Mattel Inc.
Middleton, WI (February 16, 2010) — Excitement levels are about to reach "mile-high" proportions for girls in Denver as American Girl prepares to open its new experiential retail store on March 27, 2010. Located just minutes outside of Denver in the spacious Park Meadows lifestyle shopping venue, the 8,500-square-foot store will offer an unforgettable shopping experience and engaging activities for girls, such as designing a doll-sized T-shirt or giving their dolls a new hairstyle in the signature Doll Hair Salon.
"We're thrilled to bring this exciting retail concept to the legions of American Girl fans in Denver and the surrounding areas," says Ellen L. Brothers, president of American Girl. "The new store allows us to provide even more girls with a fun way to enjoy the American Girl experience."
The American Girl Denver store will feature a complete assortment of the company's popular historical and contemporary dolls, along with a wide selection of doll outfits, accessories, and Dress Like Your Doll® clothing and a variety of the company's best-selling books. For a girl who wants to treat her doll to a new look, a visit to the Doll Hair Salon is a must. She can drop off her doll to receive salon services-from ponytails to pampering to pierced ears-or watch as trained stylists work their magic.
For fashionable young fans, the store will feature a "Creativi-tees" boutique, currently exclusive to the New York and Chicago locations, where girls can create stylish T-shirts for their dolls. Girl-friendly events and activities based on the American Girl characters and award-winning books will also be available throughout the year.
American Girl Brands, LLC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT, www.mattel.com), the world's leading toy company. Since American Girl's inception in 1986, the company has devoted its entire business to celebrating the potential of girls ages 3 to 12. American Girl encourages girls to dream, to grow, to aspire, to create, and to imagine through a wide range of engaging and insightful books, age-appropriate and educational products, and unforgettable experiences. In meeting its mission with a vigilant eye toward quality and service, American Girl has earned the loyal following of millions of girls and the praise and trust of parents and educators. To learn more about American Girl or to request a free catalogue, call 1-800-845-0005 or visit www.americangirl.com.
Park Meadows is Colorado's only retail resort. Thoughtfully conceived and meticulously executed, the 1.6-million-square-foot super-regional shopping center combines the best of the Colorado outdoors with 180 of the finest retailers and restaurants in America. Home to Nordstrom, Macy's, and Dillards, other top names include Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn Kids, Ann Taylor, Janie and Jack, Anthropologie, Sephora, PF Changs China Bistro, Brio Tuscan Grill, and The Cheesecake Factory. For more information on Park Meadows, visit www.parkmeadows.com.

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Andy Murray’s appointment of the great Ivan Lendl is an intriguing move by the 24-year-old Scot.
Lendl was the world’s No.1 for 270 weeks during the 80s and won eight Grand Slams. But he is probably better known for being arguably the best player never to win Wimbledon.
In a sport where psychology is just as important as sporting prowess, Murray has recruited a priceless asset, whose experience could be worth his weight in gold.


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journal - Evan James Benally Atwood's Portfolio - 2017.
a friend recently told me that we are always more critical of ourselves than how others see us. personally, i hope that’s true. there’s a difference between being humble and self-deprecation. I’ve understood that for awhile now, but I am still learning to practice it.
so i’m going to put more weight onto the meaning behind my friend’s words this year. 2016 gave both highs and lows (lows that still sting), but this is the time to create. to let our voices be heard. I’d love to create as much as possible in 2017 - alongside many others who want make films, write stories, and capture feelings. I’m here (finally). I’m ready to shout out.


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The Colorado Department of Revenue will allow certain taxpayers to pay the full amount of overdue taxes, including one-half of any interest due, without being subject to any other civil or criminal penalties.
The Colorado Tax Amnesty Program will run from October 1 through November 15, 2011 and applies to taxes that were due on or before December 31, 2010. The amnesty DOES NOT include 2010 Colorado income tax, which was due April 18, 2011.
Tax delinquency. If the taxpayer receives a delinquency notice on for before Oct. 1, 2011 for a particular tax and filing period, that amount is not eligible for tax amnesty.
Criminal investigation. Taxpayers facing criminal investigation are not eligible for tax amnesty.
State sales and use tax and the following taxes collected by the Department of Revenue on behalf of counties and municipalities: county or city taxes; local marketing and promotion taxes; county lodging taxes; county rental taxes; local improvement district sales taxes; regional transportation authority sales and use tax; Denver metropolitan scientific and cultural facilities district sales and use taxes, metropolitan football stadium district sales and use tax, and regional transportation district sales and use tax.
NOTE: International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) taxes are NOT eligible for amnesty.
If a taxpayer has an eligible tax return, a payment plan may be set up. However, the full amount of the tax and half of any interest due must be paid no later than Dec. 31, 2011.
No supplemental application or documentation is required to be considered for amnesty. The department will consider for amnesty any eligible return filed during the amnesty period.
Any AMENDED Colorado tax return will require a special application in order to be considered for amnesty.
WHO: Licensed and unlicensed businesses and individuals, who have unreported taxes due to the City and County of Denver.
WHAT: Sales Tax, Use Tax, and Occupational Privilege Tax for any period ending on or before June 30, 2011.
WHEN: October 1, 2011 through December 30, 2011.
Businesses can save penalty and half the interest costs on unreported or underpaid Denver taxes.
Denver can speed up collections and add previously unlicensed businesses to the tax rolls.
Other businesses will benefit from the “level playing field” of competitors paying their fair share of taxes due.
HOW: Submit a completed Application for Tax Amnesty with payment of the tax due plus one-half the normal interest due.


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Addressing an adolescent's struggle with substance abuse means understanding the emotional, developmental, physical, psychological, familial, social and cultural factors involved in their addiction. Problems resulting from a teen's substance abuse can affect every aspect of their life and your life. Odyssey House Texas knows this is a courageous step and we want you to know that we are here to help.
Odyssey House Texas provides treatment and education to youth and families whose lives have been devastated by drugs, alcohol, and abuse. Odyssey House Texas is committed to providing a program of comprehensive and quality services to achieve lasting changes in the values and behaviors of youth, in order to create healthy lifestyles and healthy families.
Licensed clinical staff provides comprehensive services including screening, assessment, early intervention, issue-specific groups, individual therapy, recovery after-care services and more for teens experiencing substance dependence and dual diagnosis problems.
We help teens explore how substance abuse or mental health problems may have affected their relationships, education, and overall quality of life. We work with them to provide valuable skills, therapy and education. Let us help your teen set and achieve goals and get their life back on track.
To make a referral, please fill out this Online Form.
To view our inpatient and outpatient options, please see our Services Page.

industry_corpus2: Health & Medicine


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The divine speaks to us in the way in which we listen.
When I heard this, my mind began to wrap around it like a worm sliding itself on a pencil. I was sticking one idea to another, coming around again and again with my connections. I must have looked crazy, with all those sparks flying out of my head.
Don’t you love when that happens?
In the last year, I’ve had some minor health concerns pop up that I haven’t been able to explain. At least, not with clear Western medicine ways. In order to heal myself, I’ve started looking into what underlying causes might exist. For example: What emotional wounds might I need to heal?
This is not the first time health concerns have been an arrow pointing to the inner work I needed to do. In fact, physical health was the first thing to push me into the practice of self love and taking care of my emotional, mental, and spiritual health.
Hearing this quote shed light as to why I might be experiencing health issues right now.
Apparently, it’s what I listen to.
Okay, I admit it. I do pay close attention to my physical health. As soon as a minor symptom appears, I’m googling what it could be and what home remedies exist. What begins in the morning as a minor cough can quickly turn into a dose of Zinc with lunch and hot lemon water with turmeric.
Without judging myself for this habit, I can now recognize that messages are coming to me in the way that I listen and pay attention. If they were sent through another means of communication, I might not hear it.
Now I get to do the work of asking: Why is this happening FOR me?
I have believed this for a very long time. I love the last line: Now I get to do the work of asking: Why is this happening FOR me? There are so many ways to learn which, to me, is evidence of divine mercy.


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A modern representation of your lasting love, this green chevron anniversary invitation features the phrase "Some Things Are Worth Saying Twice" in contemporary style against a gray background. The two-sided invitation features your wording on the front and your photo above "Mr. and Mrs" on the back. Your wording is printed in your choice of colors and fonts. Invitation includes outer envelopes.
The invites are beautiful. The wording recommendation was perfect! We are very pleased. Our friends and family have made many positive comments.
Beautiful invitations and great communication!
I loved the paper and ease in editing for personalization.


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Developed in the 1950s, the nasal endoscope has revolutionized sinusitis surgery. In the past, the surgical strategy was to remove all sinus mucosa from the major sinuses. The use of an endoscope is linked to the theory that the best way to obtain normal healthy sinuses is to open the natural pathways to the sinuses. Once an improved drainage system is achieved, the diseased sinus mucosa has an opportunity to return to normal. FESS involves the insertion of the endoscope, a very thin fiber-optic tube, into the nose for a direct visual examination of the openings into the sinuses. With state of the art micro-telescopes and instruments, abnormal and obstructive tissues are then removed. In the majority of cases, the surgical procedure is performed entirely through the nostrils, leaving no external scars. There is little swelling and only mild discomfort.
The sinuses are physically close to the brain, the eye, and major arteries, always areas of concern when a fiber optic tube is inserted into the sinus region. The growing use of a new technology, image guided endoscopic surgery, is alleviating that concern. This type of surgery may be recommended for severe forms of chronic sinusitis, in cases when previous sinus surgery has altered anatomical landmarks, or where a patient’s sinus anatomy is very unusual, making typical surgery difficult.


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Hongdae is named after the area around Hongik University and that tells me everything I need to know: this is college town central.
More alive at night than in the day, it’s teeming with cafés (look for Sangsu-dong Café Street), and clubs (on which there are many on the so-named Club Street).
Plenty of street art to be found here because Hongdae is the hub of all things indy and expressing one’s individuality.
It seems strange at first, admittedly, the idea of eating ribs with cheese; but once I try it, I wonder why it took me so long. At popular James Cheese & Back Ribs, they take this idea and run with it to great success.
We have two orders of ribs and kimchi rice. The table is set up with a portable burner on which a cast-iron platter is placed. Even uncooked, it mesmerizes, the half-cooked ribs’ sticky, ochre coating glistens and the shreds of mozzarella wait expectantly.
The restaurant is small but supremely hip as you can see in the photo’s background. Our bleached blond server makes quick work of the mozzarella – mixing, lifting, and stretching it out until it’s one stretchy, mouthwatering mass.
The scissors provided are helpful in ways that a knife never will be. We wrap strips of mozzarella around each rib, a mouthful makes for a most scintillating encounter; appetites stoked by the sight of soft meat, melting cheese. The corn and omelet side dishes are added curiosities that are equally delicious.
My Bin and I eat, enraptured.
When there’s nothing left of the meat, the server returns with a bowl of kimchi rice. Whatever is left of the cheese is mixed with it, and an egg is tossed in to further flavor and lubricate the fiery mess. Too good.
Gangnam is gargantuan and jam-packed. A frenetic energy pervades, and the city girl in me is giddy. It’s remarkable how visiting a foreign city again cements its place in my heart.
The big buildings beckon, beacons of commerce and wealth. Somewhere in my head, I hear Psy singing the soundtrack to this “Opa Gangnam style!” lifestyle.
Gangnam nightlife. Ahhh, where shall we eat tonight?
My obligatory intersection shot showcasing a street pulsing with people.
Sometimes we feel the need to escape from the frenzy on the surface so we duck down below to the underground shopping center at Gangnam station. Oddly, it’s as fevered and wild down here as it is up there. So we go with the flow, and what else: shop.
One of our new discoveries on this trip is Yoogane, a restaurant specializing in dak galbi. Essentially a stir-fried dish of diced chicken in a gochujang-based sauce, lots of fun ingredients are tossed in for variation and customization.
A massive metal cover surrounds the hot plate to avoid splatters. In goes the scallions, onions, gochujang, and my beloved tteok (rice cakes).
Garlic, rice, and seaweed join the stir-fry party.
Mix! (say three times, fast).
As my Bin and I learn from our meal at James Cheese & Back Ribs, there’s very little that can’t be improved with more mozzarella.
… flips the mixture over: voila! Melted cheese rice! My Bin and I descend upon the dish, our greed feeding our hunger brought on by hours spent exploring Gangnam. Much a melding of soft (rice, tteok, cheese, minced chicken), there’s a current of spice running throughout that satisfies and makes us want more… until there’s nothing left except some crisp crumbs clinging to the pan.
They say that Hongdae is where all the student-artists hang out but Samcheongdong is where all the successful ones end up. The proliferation of art galleries attests to this but the area is so peaceful and genteel. I highly recommend coming here if you want a few hours of quiet exploration. There are boutiques and cafés aplenty.
Nearby is the Bukchon Hanok Village where 900 hanok are situated. Traditional Korean homes with tiled roofs and varied wall patterns, passing through this area harks back to a more tranquil time. It’s an unexpected pleasure to get lost here.
…before you walk down again.
In the midst of the hanok village is a place serving tea and for me, my favorite hot red bean porridge. As my Bin and I sip and savor, time seems to stand still. Our trip is coming to an end and we can’t help but marvel at how we’ve fallen in love with Seoul. Again.
A final meal of bulgogi and assorted other Korean barbeques before we head off to the airport.
From the Hongik University stop, leave the station from Exit 7 and turn right. Walk less than 50 meters and the restaurant will be on the right. After you eat, turn right from the restaurant and keep walking until you hit the Hongdae Shopping Street.
Yoogane – various locations in Seoul.
its so nice to have you back where you belong….
Your comment made my day, jay p.

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I saw no topic about your RE0 dll proxy on these forums, so I allowed myself to create one, hopefully that's not a problem . I have a question about it if I may.
Double letter-boxing is gone, despite 720:400 resolution in d3d9proxy.ini the output picture doesn't look like an upscale, but is fair 1280:1024 (no idea how it all works), vertical alignment is perfect. The only problem is horizontal alignment. It is good for 4:3, but because my monitor is actually 5:4, 4:3 picture should be either stretched, either letter-boxed with tiny bars at the top and at the bottom to work properly, which is not the case here. What got sacrificed is right and left parts of the screen, if you compare two pictures above, you'll see the second one is in fact cut on the sides.
Notice how "t" in the word "Exit" is cut off.
Notice how "Handgun" text is out of its proper texbox and how health status graph is also messed. On the other hand with 720:400 cut off sides resolution menu alignments are actually good across the board.
I tried to mess with [Patch_WindowResolution] as well, but with my lack of understanding trial and error approach the results were mostly a complete mess.
So my question is: is it possible to fix my aspect ratio/resolution problem completely with [Patch_RenderResolution] and/or [Patch_WindowResolution]? What am I missing? Why one pixel alteration brings such a drastic change?
Double letter-boxing is not back, nothing is cut off, menu layers alignment is all good, output resolution doesn't look upscaled even through the picture is obviously squeezed from the sides with redurand black boxes on the left and on the right. Can it be possible maybe to expand [Patch_StretchRenderImage] functionality to allow manual percentage stretching? I think something like "[Patch_StretchRenderImage] width = 90%" might fix my problem entirely without any further manual resolution editing if it is possible to code.
What you say, atom0s? Also in any case, thank you for your d3d9.dll proxy, even if not completely perfect, the way it is able to improve Capcom's original lazy port is already a huge step forward!

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