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2 June 2017: More from Germany
Almost immediately after posting yesterday's Update about Jan's sideman role on Wolfgang Haffner's upcoming Kind Of Spain album, another featured artist on the record, Sebastian Studnitzky, got in touch to tell us about some of his other projects. We like it when that happens.
Berlin-based Sebastian is a trumpeter, piano player and composer who's equally at home whether he's recording with Wolfgang (which he's done many times), playing in the horn section of Nils Landgren's iconic Funk Unit (another regular event), acting as a sideman for the Norwegian singer-songwriter Rebekka Bakken, or even supporting the ubiquitous British wunderkind Jacob Collier. Sebastian has also led his own line-ups, of course, with April witnessing the release of a new album, KY organic, which brings Studnitzky together with drummer Tim Sarhan and guitarist Laurenz Karsten in a work that takes its aesthetic influences from electronic music but was recorded acoustically. The trio will be performing KY organic live on 25 June at this year's JazzBaltica festival in Germany (where Jan will also be playing his Jan Johnasson tribute with Mattias Svensson and a string quartet).
And then there's Sebastian's composing side, where his biggest project to date has been the orchestral piece Memento. At its core are Studnitzky's piano and trumpet, along with drums and double bass. Then he adds a chamber orchestra (or a string quartet at some live performances) for what he calls an "orchestral experience". Sebastian won the prestigious Echo Jazz prize for Memento in 2015, and an album was relesased the same year. As the clip below shows, it's a highly original and appealing work, while the way Studnitzky effortlessly switches between the piano and trumpet gives you a clear idea of his skill and versatility.
1 June 2017: Kind of back
Jan's back as a sideman with German drumming supremo Wolfgang Haffner for a new ACT album that will be released on 25 August. Called Kind Of Spain, it's a six-strong line-up which, in addition to Wolfgang and Jan, includes the German artists Sebastian Studnitzky on trumpet, guitarist Daniel Stelter and Christopher Dell on vibes, while Sweden's Lars Danielsson chips in on bass. FoJL hasn't heard any of the music yet although, if the record is anything like Haffner's Kind Of Cool (2015, ACT) which also featured Jan and Christopher, we can expect something equally, well, cool.
As for the album's Spanish theme, Wolfgang lives on the island of Ibiza, so he knows a thing or two about Spain. And check out Daniel Stelter in the video below, playing a wonderfully infectious and distinctly Latin-inspired number with his fellow German, Christoph Moschberger, on flugelhorn. The song is an original composition by Daniel that goes by the name of Kleinmond.
30 May 2017: A gem
Anton Garcia-Fernandez, publisher of the American jazz blog Jazz Flashes and one of FoJL's greatest friends, has recently started posting two-sentence reviews on his personal Facebook page of the albums, both old and new, that he's currently enjoying. JLT's Svenska Landskap, which was reissued by Fog Arts on 5 May 2017, is the subject of Anton's post today:
14 May 2017: Back to nature
A quick reminder to anyone who hasn't yet noticed that Jan Lundgren Trio's mini-classic from 2003, Svenska Landskap, was reissued by our friends at Fog Arts last weekend (5 May) for streaming and downloading on all good digital patforms worldwide. It's also received a warm review from FoJL's equally good friend, Tennessee-based blogger Anton Garcia-Fernandez, in his 12 May Jazz Flashes post, in which Anton describes Svenska Landskap as a "masterful melding of jazz and Scandinavian folk music". You can read the piece here.
If you want to remind yourself exactly why Svenska Landskap is such a great album, just type "Jan Lundgren Trio" or "Svenska Landskap" into the search function of your favourite streaming or downloading portal, like Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes or Amazon, and have another listen. You'll also find all the original liner notes – in English as well as Swedish – on the dedicated album page at Fog Arts' website: Svenska Landskap.
27 March 2017: Four hands good
It was a pretty intensive gig schedule for Jan last week, dominated by four consecutive nights that began in Oslo on Thursday with Scott Hamilton, Karin Krog, Hans Backenroth and Kristian Leth performing material from their The Best Things In Life album (2015, Stunt). And last Tuesday saw another of Jan's solo outings, 'Music and memories', at Vimmerby in the Swedish county of Småland – "It's always nice to do that one" he tells us.
Then, on Wednesday (22 March), Jan gave a duo concert with Czech pianist Emil Viklicky at the concert hall in Brno, Czech Republic. "It went really well, both musically and audience-wise" Jan reports. "The 500-seat house was sold out, so the organisers added another 50 standing places. The crowd and the venue were wonderful, and it turned out to be a super-nice way to spend my 51st birthday."
Emil dropped FoJL a line afterwards too. "The concert was a great success, and Jan and I had a ball. That kind of night doesn't happen very often – the interplay was very inspired." Emil also sent us the links to a couple of filmed excerpts from the concert that have been posted on YouTube (where, by the way, you'll find many other clips of his trio and other performances). So here are Lundgren (right) and Viklicky working their four-handed magic with a lovely Moravian folk song arranged by Emil.
21 March 2017: Shades of Jolly and Hallberg
Tomorrow night in Brno, Czech Republic, Jan joins forces with Emil Viklicky for a double piano concert. It's an unusual line-up, but not an unprecedented one; long-time fans of Jan will be well aware of his double piano collaborations in the past – first with Pete Jolly (on the 2001 album, Collaboration) and, second, with Bengt Hallberg (Back To Back, 2011). "Emil was originally booked to perform with fellow Czech pianist Karel Ruzicka, but he died last September" Jan explains. "Rather than cancel the gig, Emil invited me to step in for Karel, which I regard as a great honour."
"Viklicky and Ruzicka are/were the finest Czech jazz pianists of their generation. Emil shares my own interest in the reinterpretation of folk music in a jazz idiom, so the audience can expect some traditional Czech and Swedish songs, and I'm sure we'll do a few standards and improvisations too. I've never worked with Emil before, so I'm really looking forward to it. And, inevitably, this collaboration brings back happy memories of playing with both Pete and Bengt."
9 March 2017: Potsdamer in Poland
After being dribbled out in Scandinavia at the end of January, Potsdamer Platz, the new Jan Lundgren European Quartet album, was fully released by ACT in the closing days of February. A number of post-release gigs have been lined up for the Quartet (featuring saxophonist Jukka Perko, Dan Berglund on bass and drummer Morten Lund), the first of which took place in Szczecin, Poland, on 2 March. As Jan reported on his official Facebook page: "It was a very nice first concert in a beautiful new concert hall. I really adore playing in Poland, where the love for jazz is immense – as is respect for the arts generally. Stanko, Komeda, Szulaski, Namyslowski, Urbaniak, Makowicz and Seifert to name just a few: they've given Poland such a strong reputation that's been continued up to today by a long string of wonderful younger generations."
13 February 2017: As fresh as ever
On Saturday night in Malmö, Jan kicked off a new series of Tribute to Jan Johansson concerts for 2017 with Mattias Svensson on bass and a string quartet (whose composition regularly changes, depending on where and when the gigs are happening – see our 22 July 2016 story at Conversations).
"It's always such a joy performing with Mattias and the quartet, and yesterday's sold-out Palladium concert was no exception" Jan tells us. "Mattias, who's been very busy lately taking care of his family, which now includes his two recently-born sons Valentine and Melvin, played better than ever. The always great-sounding string quartet also delivered a fine performance, consisting last night of Australian/Austrian Joanna Lewis, Costa Rican/Austrian Emily Stewart, and the Swedish sisters Karolina Weber Ekdahl and Charlotta Weber Widerström. All of them are terrific musicians."
"It's now two years since the project started and one year since The Ystad Concert was released. But still it feels so fresh every time."
13 January 2017: Listen again
Today sees the fourth digital reissue by Fog Arts of some of Jan's early albums for the now-defunct Sittel label. It's Jan Lundgren Trio's For Listeners Only from 2001, and features Jan, Mattias Svensson (bass) and Rasmus Kilhberg (drums) grooving their way through a combination of eight Lundgren originals, plus a ninth by Mattias. The record was actually released on the same day as Jan Lundgren Trio Plays The Music Of Victor Young (also reissued by Fog Arts last September), and turned out to be a pretty big seller. Jan still plays several of the tracks on For Listeners Only at his trio concerts today, including Time to leave again in particular. As with Fog Arts' previous reissues, the album is available for streaming and downloading on all the major digital platforms worldwide: Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon, Deezer and eMusic, to name just a few.


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The Group has experienced a constant ascent throughout its 25 year existence, interrupted only by the global crisis of 2009, which Bruno says didn't damage the company as much as it damaged other manufacturers in the industrial cleaning sector. Indeed, by early 2010, the Group had improved on its 2008 results.
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Cesare Manzella was a traditional Mafia capo, who sat on the first Sicilian Mafia Commission. He was the head of the Mafia family in Cinisi, a small seaside town near the Punta Raisi Airport. As the airport was in their territory it was an invaluable asset for the import and export of contraband, including narcotics. His deputy was Gaetano Badalamenti.
After a stay in the United States, where he had spent many years organising gambling houses in Chicago, Manzella settled back in Cinisi after he was expelled by US authorities in 1947. In Cinisi he owned an extensive citrus plantation. Manzella was described as a "violent and bullying individual", by the local Carabinieri. "He is cunning and has a well-developed organisational ability, which enables him to enjoy an undisputed ascendancy over local criminals and mafiosi." Not only in Cinisi, but also in the surrounding communities Carini, Torretta, Terrasini, Partinico, Borgetto and Camporeale. He was a member of the first Sicilian Mafia Commission that was established in 1958.
Manzella loved to show off as a benefactor. As he strolled down the narrow streets of Cinisi, wearing his wide-brimmed American-style hat, he would hand out pocketfuls of sweets to orphans and street rascals. He devoted a proportion of his illicit profits to building an orphanage. His charity was rewarded by his election as president of the Azione Cattolica (Catholic Action) in Cinisi.
Manzella was heavily involved in cigarette smuggling and heroin trafficking. He was a protagonist in the First Mafia War. The conflicted erupted over an underweight shipment of heroin. The shipment was financed by Manzella, the Greco cousins (Michele & Salvatore) from Ciaculli and the La Barbera brothers (Angelo & Salvatore) from Palermo Centre. Suspicion fell on Calcedonio Di Pisa, who had collected the heroin for Manzella from the Corsican supplier, Pascal Molinelli, and had organised the transport to Manzella's partners in New York.
The case was brought before the Mafia Commission, but disagreement on how to handle it, led to a bloody conflict, known as the First Mafia War between the Greco's, headed by Salvatore Greco, and the La Barbera's – in particular when Di Pisa was killed on December 26, 1962. Manzella sided with the Greco's and became the target of the rival faction. Manzella was killed on April 26, 1963, when he was blown to pieces by a car bomb. Pieces of Manzella were found stuck to lemon trees hundreds of meters from the crater were the car had been. He was succeeded by Gaetano Badalamenti as head of the Cinisi Mafia.
Manzella was an uncle by marriage of Giuseppe Impastato, the Anti-mafia activist who was murdered by the Mafia in 1978. Peppino Impastato's Anti-mafia activity might have been triggered by the brutal murder of Manzella, when Peppino was 15 years old. Peppino was traumatized by the event. "Is this really Mafia? If this is Mafia I will fight it for the rest of my life…." On the picture above, Manzella is the second from the left on the picture. Badalamenti is the first on the right.
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Coping With Change
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Computer Science and Information Technology students can apply for the industry-based learning program, that provides successful applicants with paid, full-time employment in industry as well as credit towards their degree. See Industry-based learning (IBL) program
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Enter Champney's Complete Home Spa!
For anyone that's not aware, Champney's is actually a spa in the UK, well its a range of spa's really in different countryside locations across the country. I didn't know until last year that they actually sold there range in Boots, but I guess you learn something new every day!
Anyway, this particular set is made up of 7 spa quality products, so everyday for us can be a spa day, but from the comfort of our own homes.
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The main objective of Acting on Climate Change: Indigenous Innovations is to forward cross-cultural learning on climate change mitigation and adaptation that makes meaningful progress towards Reconciliation in Canada, recognizing the leadership of Indigenous cultures with respect to sustainability as a key element of their relationship with the environment.
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Recognizing the importance of training the next generation of Indigenous leaders, Indigenous Youth Ambassadors will be recruited and participate in a holistic training program focused on leadership, culture, jurisdiction, reconciliation and climate action as well as basic filmmaking and investigative journalism techniques. Our first trainings occurred in Western Canada in Summer 2017, and Northern Canada in Fall 2017.
Watch the video below summarising the Western Canada training. For more information, visit the Facebook page!
In Northern Canada, the Climate Action Youth Ambassador Program joined forces with the Yukon Indigenous Community Climate Change Champion (YIC4) training event held in Whitehorse, November 27–30th, 2017. YIC4 welcomed 25 Indigenous youth from across the Yukon as well as four guest youth from NWT and Nunatsiavut. The training, hosted by the Arctic Institute of Community-Based Research, focused on building a strong foundation of Indigenous and scientific knowledge about the causes and effects of and adaptation strategies for climate change. Dr. Catherine Potvin, Dene Elder Francois Paulette from the Northwest Territories, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations Elders Mary Jane Jim and Chuck Hume, Kluane First Nation's Mary Jane Johnson, and Elder Richard Wilson from Haida Gwaii, were invited as Indigenous and non-Indigenous trainers.
Derrick Redies from Ross River, Yukon and Bobbi Rose from Fort McPherson, NWT, addressing participants and guests from an Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada Community-Based Monitoring forum as well as invited dignitaries, Minister of Community Services (as well as Minister responsible for French Language Services Directorate and the Yukon Liquor Corporation/Yukon Lottery Commission) John Streicker and Minister of Environment and Minister of Health and Social Services (as well as Minister responsible for the Yukon Housing Corporation) Pauline Frost of the Yukon Legislative Assembly.
Artist Heidi Marion's depiction of Dr. Catherine Potvin's talk about climate change mitigation.
Developed by the Montreal Science Centre, a federal museum, Indigenous Ingenuity is showcasing some of the Indigenous climate change initiatives from October 2017 to March 2018 in Montreal. The exhibit could travel across Canada over the next five years in two formats: large scale for cities and small scale for community centres.
Interested in teaching kids about climate action in Canada? Help the Trickster save the polar bear by learning about Indigenous initiatives in climate change in Climate Tactics, an online game produced by the Science Centre, featuring 30 projects from our database!
We have begun documenting existing, inspiring Indigenous climate change and sustainability initiatives throughout Canada. The green dots below represent communities with such initiatives who have agreed to be given visibility via Indigenous Innovations.
The project is steered by Norma Kassi (co-Chair), Arctic Institute of Community-Based Research and Catherine Potvin (co-Chair), McGill University, as well as Catherine Béland, First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Sustainable Development Institute, Eli Enns, POLIS Project, and Tonio Sadik, Assembly of First Nations, under the auspices of the UNESCO-McGill Chair for Dialogues on Sustainability. The project coordinator is Divya Sharma, McGill University.
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At TBC, we offer Sunday School classes every Sunday morning at 9:15 a.m. for all ages. Our Sunday School classes provide age appropriate teaching and Bible study in a safe and nurturing environment.
We offer nursery care for infants through 2 years during Sunday School and the morning worship service.
KidsWorship! is a time of worship designed specifically with preschoolers in mind. At TBC, we believe families should worship together. However, we understand younger children may benefit from a specially designed learning environment. This is why we have developed KidsWorship! KidsWorship! takes place each Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. worship service.
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In our AWANA Clubs, children memorize Bible verses, have a Bible lesson, and enjoy a time of games each Wednesday night during the school year from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. We have a club for all ages:
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- Sparks: Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
- Truth & Training: 3rd – 6th Grade
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At TBC, children can participate in our handbells group, called Bells of Promise, and our Children's choir. Both regularly participate in our worship services.
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Every summer we invite kids in our community to participate in our Vacation Bible School. This action-packed week combines music, games, snacks, Bible lessons, and more for an exciting time for all ages!


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Swahili Coast: Handcrafted East African Goods Help Provide Opportunities for Artisans
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In 2013, Caroline Fisher and Tony Peele were living in Tanzania interviewing rural farmers who were receiving governmental aid.
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The Wells Fargo Championship, in Wilmington for the first time ever, began earlier this week.
A Celebration of Education: The Friends School Spring Soiree 2017
On April 21st, Friends School of Wilmington celebrates its annual Spring Soiree and the night is already shaping up to be one of the best in school history.
Tame the Mane: The Barbershop as it Should Be
The chair sounds out a low level thunk and for a moment I am suspended in space.
The Treasures of Legacy Architectural Salvage
For a DIY enthusiast like myself, being in the warehouse space of Legacy Architectural Salvage (LAS) is like being a kid in a candy shop. Tucked behind Steven's Hardware on Dawson St.
The Foxes Boxes: Delicious Meals with a Heaping Side of Opportunity
It's only natural for one's mind to wander while riding down the road and rarely do these ideas amount to anything, but in the case of Randy and Rachel Fox, it was a car brainstorming s
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By now everyone is familiar with the concept of a food truck.
The Season of Giving Back
Now that we've officially entered the season of giving back, why not show your gratitude through volunteering your time? We know the holiday season can be busy, which is why we've compri
Best Things: Fall
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The State College Spikes used a five-run sixth inning to help race past the West Virginia Black Bears on Monday night at Monongalia County Ballpark.
Brandon Benson was 3 for 4 with a double and three RBIs to lead the 13-hit attack, while Daniel Castano (8-3) struck out seven over six innings to earn the win. The strikeout total gives Castano 74 strikeouts on the season, breaking the franchise record of 68 set by Brad Furnish in 2006.
Castano allowed five hits, two walks and five runs over six innings as State College moved into a tie for second place in the New York-Penn League's Pinckney Division, four games behind Mahoning Valley.
The Black Bears took an early lead on a two-run double by Bligh Madris and a two-run home run for Tristan Gray in the third. Madris also hit a solo homer in the fifth.
Player of the game
Brandon Benson: The Spikes rightfielder singled and scored in a two-run fifth, hit a two-run double and scored in the team's big sixth inning and hit an RBI single in the seventh.
Big 6th inning
Nine Spikes batted and the first five had hits in the frame. J.D. Crowe plated the first run on a bases-loaded single, Benson added his two-run double, a wild pitch brought in another run and Benson scored on Yariel Gonzalez's sacrifice fly.
League honors
Spikes pitcher Andrew Summerville was named New York-Penn League Pitcher of the Week on Monday. The left-hander, a 12th-round draft pick by the St. Louis Cardinals out of Stanford, struck out seven while allowing one hit and two walks in seven shutout winnings in a victory over Williamsport on Friday.
Up next
State College at West Virginia, 7:05 p.m. Tuesday: The teams resume the three-game series with Spikes right-hander Paul Balestrieri (3-3, 6.40 ERA) facing Bears righty Sergio Cubilete (3-6, 4.71).


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This is what is called (BTB) Blind Transmission Broadcast, it's used in communications especially clandestine operations far behind enemy lines, it's similar to S.O.S. An urgent message is sent out requesting support or assistance and the sender does not know if his message has been received. The airways and internet has been full of pro and cons about the up-coming election As is our God given right to have a say in this election. The Veterans who did voice their comments about John Kerry in Unfit to Command, are being slandered by the Liberals, the Press, the Hollywood Elite, some Politicians, and what's really sad by some high ranking General Officers who evidently forgot they are now out of uniform and what they say don't have much of an impact on most of us Veterans, we remember their performance while they were on active duty. The Veteran has earned the right to express his opinion in war and in peace, he defended that right by serving his country.
Statistics say over 8.5 million served in Vietnam and over 50,000 made the ultimate sacrifice for democracy. This election should not be along party line affiliations, it should be who is most qualified and best for our country. John Kerry has nothing to show what he has done for America and its citizens in the last 20 years in Congress, he don't want to open that can of worms. But he did throw in the Vietnam War card into this election that he is a Vietnam Veteran and a war hero. Most don't have a problem with his short tour of duty and his awards for valor, it is all documented by the U.S.Navy, and I don't know of any Veterans who went to war to become heros or to get medals. Most of us know how the awards are given, some deserved them and some did not. I know of some soldiers who should have been awarded the highest medal for valor, but they were not, they were the only survivor or those that did survive were in stateside hospitals fighting to stay alive. So no one wrote them up, they were to proud to say anything, they just thought they were doing their job as a soldier. John Kerry has to live with how he got his awards and why he left his comrades after his third Purple Heart and never finished his tour.
But what we can't forget is what John Kerry did after he returned from Vietnam, he can not deny it or lie his way out of it, its on record in Congress and on film. He betrayed his fellow Veterans who fought or were still fighting or paid the ultimate price, by lying to Congress and the American people of atrocities committed by American soldiers and himself. By demonstrating and giving cause for the enemy to continue to fight and prolong the war and cause more American casualties. Kerry disgraced his awards and decorations by improperly wearing them on his fatigues in the hall's of Congress and on TV in front of the American people and then throwing the medals over the fence. Aiding and abating the enemy during a conflict boarders on treason, and admitting to committing atrocities should be enough to prosecute him we don't have statue of limitation on treason and atrocities, not in the present Government. What this (BTB) is saying we the Veterans can not allow John Kerry to step over graves of over 50,000 fallen comrades from Vietnam and become the president of the United States and the Commander and Chief, look deep into your heart and let your conscience decide in November 2004. The audacity that John Kerry showed at the Democratic Convention when he saluted and said REPORTING FOR DUTY !! I say not in this country we owe it to the more than 50,000 of our Brothers and Sisters that won't be voting in November 2004.
Vladimir"Jake"Jakovenko (Alias) John Jakovenko
Sergeant Major (R) U.S. Army
Vietnam Veteran
1966- 173rd LRRP
1968-1969 5th Special Forces Gp. Dak Seang A-245
1970- Son Tay Raid North Vietnam


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1.05 US gal. (4 L) jug, 4/carton
Sika® Level-03 Primer
Versatile Primer and Adhesion Promoter for use on Concrete and Wood beneath Sika® Level Underlayments
Sika® Level-03 Primer is a one-component, water-dispersed acrylic-based solution used to prime concrete and wood surfaces prior to the application of Sika® Level - 125 and Sika® Level - 315 underlayments.
Where to Use
As a multi-substrate primer on absorbent substrates, including concrete, cement screeds and suitable wooden ubfloors. Particularly effective as an adhesion promoter beneath Sika® Level underlayments, consolidating porous substrates and enhancing bond strengths.
- Versatile primer, suitable for concrete and wood, so reducing the number of materials on-site.
- Ready to use, no dilution or mixing required.
- Water-based and low solvent content; user friendly.
- Pigmented to ensure coverage and indicate time to apply the underlayments.
- Penetrates substrate to reduce outgassing and bubble formation in self-leveling underlayments.
- Prevents water loss from the underlayment into the substrate.
- Quick drying and fast film formation to increase productivity.
- Achieves excellent bond values throughout the recommended range of application temperatures.
- Very convenient where a single primer is required for differing surfaces.
170 ft 2 /US gal.(4.2 m² /L) approx. on concrete.
230 ft 2 /US gal.(5.6 m² /L) approx. on plywood.
Coverage figures do not include allowance for surface profile and porosity or material waste.
How to Use
Surface Preperation
The substrate must be dry, clean and stable before priming and applying the underlayment materials. Remove all
existing treatments such as coatings, sealers, wax, latex compounds, impregnations and curing agents, together with all contaminants such as dirt, dust, laitance, grease, oils, and foreign matter, which will interfere with the penetration
of a primer and the adhesion of an underlayment.
Concrete/Cement: Prepare concrete and cement substrates by mechanical means, such as shot blasting, sand blasting, water-jetting, scarifying, or other appropriate methods, to achieve an open textured, fine gripping surface (ICRI - CSP 3 minimum). Weak concrete should be removed and surface defects such as blowholes and spalls fully exposed and repaired with a suitable Sika mortar prior to priming and leveling. All cracks and holes should be similarly filled to prevent loss of coverage or seepage of the primer through to lower areas. Consult Sika Technical Service for recommendations. All loose friable material, including preparation residue, must be completely removed using a vacuum before application of the Sika® Level-03 Primer. The compressive strength of the concrete substrate should be at least >2900 psi (20 MPa) at 28 days with a minimum tensile strength of >145 psi (1.0 MPa) at the time Sika® Level-03 Primer is applied. Moisture Vapor Emission Rates of the substrate should comply and meet the requirements of the proposed floor covering. Please consult the manufacturer of the final floor finish for advice.
Plywood Subfloors: In circumstances involving the installation of an underlayment over plywood subfloors, ensure and meets, as a minimum, the deflection parameters of L/360 (live and dead loads taken into consideration. The plywood must then be suitably secured, bonded and prepared to a contaminant free and sound condition. Refer to the manufacturer of the final floor covering with regard to the deflection requirements of the floor finish system. Careful consideration should be given to the selection of the method of mechanical surface preparation and the timing of application of primer and underlayment. Immediately following mechanical preparation on some exces sively porous substrates, outgassing will increase for a short period of time (approx. 48 hours) until an equilibrium in slab vapor pressure and the ambient environment is reached. Before overall installation begins, Sika recommends the application of several small test patches to determine primer application requirements and acceptability of final product performance
Before applying Sika® Level - 03 Primer, thoroughly shake the container in which the material is supplied to agitate the contents, ensure all solids are distributed throughout the dispersion and a uniform consistency is achieved.
Ensure that both substrate and ambient temperatures are between 50°F and 95°F (10° and 35°C) before
com-mencing the application of Sika® Level - 03 Primer. The stated application temperatures are to be achieved
before priming and should be maintained for a period of at least 3 days after installation of the underlayment.
Should colder conditions prevail, make allowance for the use of indirect and vented heaters to achieve and maintain
the application temperature required. Where temperatures exceed 86°F (30°C) , refer to and follow ACI hot
weather application and protection guidelines.
Before applying Sika® Level-03 Primer, thoroughly shake the container in which the material is supplied to agitate
the contents, ensure all solids are distributed throughout the dispersion and a uniform consistency is achieved.
Apply Sika® Level - 03 Primer as one coat, by brush or roller (long nap roller for rougher surfaces), working the
material into the prepared surface. Ensure coverage is at least 170 ft² /US gal. (4.2 m² /L) on concrete and 230 ft² /US gal.(5.6 m² /L) on plywood, but avoiding ponding of the primer on the surface and removing any puddles which
may form. When first applied, Sika® Level-03 Primer appears as a green tinted solution; once dry, it is translucent
with the substrate being visible through the primer. This facilitates quality control in terms of complete coverage
and clearly confirms when the underlayment can be installed.
To ensure proper adhesion, Sika® Level - 125 and Sika® Level - 315 underlayments are applied within 6 hours of the application of the Sika® Level - 03 Primer, but only once the primer is translucent (without opaque spots) and dry
to the touch (typically after a minimum of 1 hour drying time under normal environmental conditions). Lower temperatures and/or humid conditions may extend the drying time.
- For interior use only. Not to be used as a primer for Sikafloor ® resins.
- When using in ambient conditions of over 77°F, store product in a cool place prior to use.
- Do not apply to substrates at temperatures below +(50°F)10°C as this will slow the drying and effectiveness of the primer.
- Do not apply where the relative humidity of the substrate exceeds 75% as this will limit the efficiency of the primer.
- Engineer-approved wooden (plywood) subfloors must be at least 1.25 in. (3.2 cm) in thickness and must be properly secured, bonded and prepared and free from contaminants and loose friable material.
- Do not apply Sika® Level-03 Primer or Sika® Level underlayments onto chip board, particle board, hardboard, metal, gypsum or dimensionally unstable substrates.
- The substrate should be surface dry with relative humidity of surrounding air low enough to allow efficient drying of the primer.
- Ponding of the primer must be avoided; ensure even distribution by brush or roller to work the primer into the substrate.
- Low temperature or high humidity will extend the drying time and the waiting time before. Allow material to become translucent and dry before applying underlayment.
- Sika® Level-03 Primer does not form a moisture barrier. For proper moisture mitigation, consult Sika Technical Services.


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Greeley, PA – Kahr Arms is happy to announce that three of their popular CW9 9mm models are now California legal. These models include the CW9 in a Black Carbon Fiber frame, standard CW9 with front night sight and the very popular Cerakote Burnt Bronze.
The three CW9 models all feature a 3.6" barrel with conventional rifling, an overall length of 5.9", and a height of 4.5" and each pistol weighs just 15.8 oz. All three models offer a trigger cocking DAO, lock-breach, "Browning-type" recoil lug, and a passive striker block with no magazine disconnect. Capacity is 7+1.
The attractive CW9093BCF is one of Kahr's newest finishes in a classic Black Carbon Fiber print. This textured weave provides a 3-D dimensional appearance to the 9mm while also providing a textured grip that has a tacky feel in your hand. MSRP on the CW9093BCF is $495.00.
Next in the line-up is the CW9093N which features a stainless steel slide and a black polymer frame. It also features a drift adjustable white bar-dot combat rear sight and a pinned in polymer front night sight. MSRP on this model is $495.00.
Last in the group is the CW9093BB. The Cerakote Burnt Bronze has been a popular finish for Kahr Firearms Group having introduced it in both the Kahr and Magnum Research product lines. The attractive brushed bronze finish always turns a few heads at the gun range and has proven to be the top choice of many shooting enthusiasts. The MSRP on that model is $482 and is now available for California gun dealers to buy from authorized Kahr Firearms Group wholesalers.
For more information about these three models, please go to www.kahr.com or check with your local gun shop.
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Raahauge's Hunting and Sporting Clays
25835 County Road 8
Dunnigan, California 95937
A GREAT TUNE UP for dove season opening in a few weeks.
Terry lost his battle with cancer in 2013. He was a well liked, fair and
an honest man. His family name is known by hunting and sporting clay
enthusiasts all over the state of California.
DETAILS The cost is $89.00 for registered shooters (includes NSCA fees).
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The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. Declares Distribution
Mar 01, 2011, 04:09 EST
NEW YORK, March 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. (NYSE : ZTR ), announced that its current monthly distribution will be $0.033 per share, payable on March 18, 2011, to shareholders of record on March 11, 2011 (ex-date March 9, 2011).
The distribution represents a cash yield of 10% on an annualized basis. Distributions may represent earnings from net investment income, capital gains, excess gains taxable as ordinary income or, if necessary, return of capital. The tax status of the Fund's distributions is determined at the end of the taxable year.
The Zweig Total Return Fund, Inc. is a closed-end fund with an investment objective to seek the highest total return, consisting of capital appreciation and current income, consistent with the preservation of capital. The Zweig closed-end funds are advised by Zweig Advisers LLC. For more information on the Fund, please contact shareholder services at 800.243.1574, by email at email@example.com, or visit us on the web at www.virtus.com.
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A few weeks ago I had to opportunity to work with a professional voice actor. "Work" doesn't feel like the right word because I didn't have to re-write anything after we met up. I basically just handed over the script that I worked on with the creative director and after a quick powwow with the sound engineer they hit record. I only had to butt in to point out a couple typos and word clarifications. It was awesome. We had a fun scramble trying to figure out how to correctly pronounce some European and Asian brand names that none of us had ever heard of. I even tried to dial Sweden directly, but Verizon wasn't having it.
Voice acting is a profession that I've always found fascinating. It probably stems from growing up on cartoons, commercials, and a growing appreciation for documentaries and how people use voice over w/ good b-roll shots. Everyone's got a funny voice or two, but some people are definitely on another level.
Daniel Considine's accent reel
"I Know That Voice" documentary trailer
Digital One
Daniel Considine (video above)
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Seventeenth Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-17)
Closed Consultation
The Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) selected one (1) ENGO and one (1) youth delegate to attend the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Session of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD16/17) as well as a workshop organized by the Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy, and an Intergovernmental Preparatory Meeting for the seventeenth session of the CSD (CSD17).
The CSD16/17 cycle focused on the following thematic issues: Agriculture, Rural development, Land, Drought, Desertification and Africa.
Selected delegates:
- ENGO Delegate - Randy Christensen (Ecojustice Canada)
- Youth Delegate - Joanna Dafoe (Sierra Youth Coalition)
CSD-17 Intergovernmental Preparatory Meeting: Final delegate report
Read the ENGO and Youth Joint Delegate Report for the CSD-17
To view reports for the first meeting which took place from May 5-16, 2008 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, please visit the consultation page here.
CIELAP Workshop: Achieving Resilient Agricultural Systems - Joint Delegate Report


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City takes next steps on modular housing pilot project
May 12 2016
"We need to tackle the housing affordability crisis head-on with creative approaches like modular housing," says Mayor Gregor Robertson.
We are taking the next steps on a new solution for providing temporary housing for low-income residents.
The Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency (VAHA) has proposed two initial sites to launch a modular housing pilot program at:
- 1500 Main Street
- 1060 Howe Street
Providing permanent affordable housing
"We've made gains creating housing for modest income households, but our housing market is very difficult for people on fixed incomes," says Mayor Gregor Robertson. "We need to tackle the housing affordability crisis head-on with creative approaches like modular housing. We have a huge task ahead of us, but we're not backing down, and we'll keep pursuing all options to build more affordable housing."
VAHA has been mandated to create new affordable housing to address Vancouver's housing affordability challenges as quickly as possible. These facilities are a concrete step in providing below market temporary housing to individuals on income assistance or fixed incomes.
To provide permanent, affordable housing, we have offered up 20 sites of city-owned land worth $250 million to the provincial and federal governments, to partner on creating more than 3,500 new homes.
Modular housing pilot project
How many suites will be built
Each pilot site will be operated by a non-profit society to be selected by us.
1500 Main Street
VAHA anticipates that 1500 Main Street will be able to accommodate approximately 40 - 80 micro suites (with bathrooms and kitchens) and amenity space.
1060 Howe Street
The site at 1060 Howe Street will be able to accommodate roughly 40 suites (with bathrooms and shared kitchen facilities) on a raised parkade at the rear of the building.
Request for proposals issued to five companies for designs
After shortlisting twelve companies to build modular housing on these sites, we are now issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to five of the companies with the most experience to submit site specific designs.
Scheduled to be up and running by late fall, proponents are encouraged to submit designs which complement the look and feel of the neighbourhoods into their concepts.
Once the RFP process concludes, the successful proponent(s) will submit an application for a temporary development permit for each site. As part of that process, a formal community notification process will take place, seeking input from neighbouring residents and businesses.


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This literature review seeks to understand the development and the current state of Design Education in the National Curriculum.
In theory, and especially if you ask designers, design has the potential to unlock a practical competence, a critical spirit and a creative, resourceful optimism in young people. Teaching them design should enhance their ability to learn, respond creatively to challenges, and actively participate in society's evolution.
RSA Design & Society focuses sharply on this theme of design-and-resourcefulness and aims to help more people use design to change their world.


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by Lyn Lomasi, Staff Writer
In web writing, it's best to keep your sentences simple. Even though you may be speaking to an adult audience, web readers like to skim and be done with it. Simple wording makes your work more attractive and easier to scan.
Shorten longer and run-on sentences.
On the web, statements should be less than ten words. The shorter, the better. In the following example, the sentence is too long: "Angela took a stroll down the winding pathway that was located in City Park in the city of Denver." Instead, you could say: "Angela walked the curved path in Denver City Park."
Avoid words that can be used more than one way.
According to the Yahoo Style Guide (pg 329), words like "once" and "before" can be confusing. They can be used in two or more ways. Instead of saying "Once you add the eggs to the recipe mixture, stir the ingredients slowly before moving on" you could say "Add the eggs to the mixture. Then, stir slowly for five minutes. Move on to the next step."
Avoid long-winded words.
While the word "pathway" is a simple word, "path" is better for the web. People usually find things on the web via search. More people will search for a word like path versus pathway. Also, path is easiest to read of the two. Always choose the easiest word for what you need to say. That way, even people who have a harder time reading will be able to understand you more clearly.
Use simple words.
Try not to use long words or those that are harder to say (or read). Instead of using the word difficult, you can use hard. This may sound like you're "dumbing down" your work. Really, you're just making sure people see it and stick with it until the end. Web readers scan fast and they also leave fast. Your job is to make sure they find what you write and stay with it as long as they can.
Text and Photo by Lyn Lomasi; © 2014 All rights reserved
*I originally published this on another site (no longer published there).
by Lyn Lomasi, Staff Writer
I've said it before (Gloomy is Good, Too) and I'll say it again. Authenticity is the key to returning readers. Being the true you creates trust.
You may not win over everyone by being you. But your goal is not to please everyone. If you think it is, you may need some serious rethinking time.
No matter how much it may seem that you have different thoughts than others, there will always be someone else who can relate. I am finding this out lately as I open up more on a personal level with certain friends.
Even if no one agrees with you, it is better to be authentic than to fake it just to save face. Readers like honesty and although they may not always agree with you, they'll respect you much more for being real than they will for being fake.
Photo Credit: Lyn Lomasi
I originally published this on Write W.A.V.E. Media.
by Lyn Lomasi, Staff Writer
Most who know me will know that I spend a considerable amount of time utilizing social media. I still will. It's essential to the work I do and is a significant method for keeping in touch with those I care about. However, starting tonight, I've decided to go about it in a different way. I'm minimizing my mobile notifications for Facebook and Twitter – specifically, the SMS (text) ones… and yes, I can feel the shock coursing through the veins of anyone who knows me personally, as they read that statement.
SMS is Outdated and Unnecessary
Why the heck am I getting both text alerts and push notifications for the same exact things on Facebook? I receive several types of push notifications. Two of those include email and Facebook – and I get Facebook alerts in my email too. This means I am getting three notifications for the same updates (email, Facebook app, and SMS). Why? This is a bit excessive. At first, it was a precaution to be sure I don't miss anything important. However, there hasn't yet been a time when any of those methods has failed. Besides, with push notifications coming directly from the Facebook app, SMS is actually quite outdated, not to mention unnecessary. Why would I choose text alerts when the push notifications get me directly to the update in the Facebook app? The text notification leads to the mobile web version of Facebook, which is not how I prefer to access Facebook. I prefer the app because the features are better and it loads faster.
Text Alerts Are Annoying
My poor loved ones have to hear the constant annoyance that is my text alert going off literally every second sometimes. This is ridiculous and I'm putting an end to it. In fact, it's even starting to annoy me and I'm the one who set it up that way. Yes, some of the notifications are important – some. But as I mentioned above, I'm already getting them via my mobile device in other ways. So the SMS is really just an unnecessary annoyance and distraction. Text messages that happen all the time are not cool and neither are those that wake people up in the middle of the night, unless they are an emergency. I don't need to receive a text message every time a friend or business updates their status on Facebook or tweets on Twitter. I check those that matter via apps or my laptop anyhow. Seeing them more than once is annoying and takes time away from more important things.
My Family Deserves More Attention
I am a mother first before anything and these notifications can be a distraction. I'm not the type to ignore my kids. But glancing at my phone less is something they'll likely appreciate. The same could be said for my lover, friends, and other family. I'm sure everyone in my life wouldbe very happy if there were fewer reasons for me to glance at my phone during fun activities. I still get things done and if you ask any of them, they'll tell you I'm very loving and attentive. However, it's just the principle of the matter.
I'm Hoping for More Productivity
I added so many notifications to increase productivity. Those who know me will also know that I am extremely productive. They'll probably also be shocked if I can increase that and wonder how I can do that with fewer notifications. If you remember what I said above, you'll remember that I am getting the same notifications more than once. Therefore, this should actually save me some time. If I'm being honest, I actually don't look at every notification. However, I do sometimes look at the same ones in more than one place. So taking these away will end that possibility.
My Cell Phone Battery Dies Too Quickly
More notifications equal less battery juice. The whole point of a cell phone is having it available for use at any time. That becomes less possible if I am on the go and for some reason am unable to charge my phone for a lengthy time period. My cell phone battery often dies quickly because I have so many notifications coming in every direction. Cutting off most of the SMS alerts will help remedy a great deal of that issue. Twitter and Facebook notifications come to my phone so often that if I stop receiving text alerts for even five minutes, I know that my phone is having issues and I need to restart it. It's cool to have that indicator, but at the same time, that's just too much. In addition to reasons stated above, I need my cell phone to keep its juice.
Certain SMS and Mobile Alerts Are Staying
Because some people do rely on me for emergency situations, certain alerts will still come to me via SMS. However, most will not. For instance, Twitter DMs will stay for people I follow back because those people rarely DM me unless it's important and about work. I need those SMS notifications, as I do not receive push notifications for anything Twitter-related. But Twitter notifications for specific people and companies will likely go away. I really don't need to know every time every entity I follow posts to Twitter. But I do need to know when someone needs assistance.
In short, I'm cutting off many of my mobile notifications for family, life, and business purposes. Therefore, if you notice me slowing down on responding to less important things, that could be part of it. I love all of my friends on both sites. But there's a point where too much is just…well, too much.
**Photo Credit: Lyn Lomasi
I originally published this on BUBBLEWS (no longer published there)
by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
I've been using Facebook for several years now. I don't know if people are getting ruder or I just never noticed or experienced it before. But lately, it seems that people are getting extremely pushy about everything under the sun. Don't get me wrong, I spout my causes there too. But sometimes it isn't what you do, but how you do it. Or maybe I'm just being picky again. You tell me.
Have you ever had a friend complain about something you posted on your Facebook wall? I'm not talking about posts which would be against the law – and in some cases, the posts are not even controversial, as far as I know. I'm merely talking about the everyday things in which you're interested. By complaining, I don't mean disagreeing, which is normal and fine. I've actually had people demanding in private messages, emails, and even directly on posts that I don't post certain things, like animals needing to be rescued or reputable scientific information. And I'm not even posting anything graphic. This is happening with normal pictures of sheltered animals and other normal, everyday things.
From shelter animals to scientific information and everything in between, people are actually attempting to dictate what I post on my own Facebook wall. I can surely understand people disagreeing with me – and I don't expect everyone to agree with what I post. In fact, I love a good discussion because it's how we all learn things. I post what I do because it's me, not because I want it to be you or I want you to believe what I do. I also post it because maybe someone else out there relates to me and it helps them feel they are not so alone in this world.
To me, my Facebook wall is like my home. In my home, I feel comfortable to freely be me and this is what I do on my Facebook wall as well. If you don't like what I do in my home, then why stay? We can hang out elsewhere or not at all. I am not forcing anyone to come into my home – or in this case, to look at my Facebook posts. No one should feel unwelcome in their own home and lately, it seems that certain people would like to make me feel this way on my own Facebook wall. Sorry to tell you, but that game doesn't work on me. Feel free to hide my feed or unfriend me if I'm really all that annoying. But please don't tell me what I can and cannot post, especially since the same is respected for you from my end.
I've already moved on from the effects of those who have done this and continue to post what interests me. However, I hope that if anyone else is getting the same, this post will help them not feel so alone – and possibly motivate them to speak up about it too. Bullying or attempting to control others in any form is not okay.
Has anyone ever asked you not to post certain things on your own Facebook wall?
Photo Credit: Lyn Lomasi
I originally published this on BUBBLEWS (no longer published there)
by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
Comments from readers can make a person laugh, cry, or even stare off into confusion. Readers can do anything from asking genuine questions to trolling posts and leaving comments to get a purposeful rise out of the author or other readers. Should web writers answer reader comments? I've written on this topic before but it's been a while and is a good time for a refresher course, as well as some new information.
Is responding to your readers allowed?
Depending on where you are doing your web writing, responding to readers may not be allowed. If you are writing for a website or blog other than your own, be sure to know the terms and what is and isn't allowed. Some venues encourage commentary between authors and readers, while others prefer that only the readers do the commenting.
Is the comment genuine?
Before you lay your fingers on that keyboard to draft a response, consider whether the commentary left is genuine or not. Does the reader appear to be truly curious about the subject or does something seem off? Sometimes readers may leave comments meant to reel you in, so to speak. Consider the motive behind the comment before deciding about responding to it.
Is your response reactionary or truthful?
Are you just responding a certain way in a moment of frustration or passion or are you being completely truthful? Be genuine and true if you are going to respond to your readers. If you can't be truthful, there's no sense in engaging readers via the comment section. Sometimes what you want to say at first may not be totally in line with the way you truly feel after some thinking. Some comments don't really need a response and many times you'll find that your readers will come along and defend you if the comments seem to call for it. You won't have to say anything because they will do that for you. Of course, I am one who really doesn't care what people think of me, so I generally don't feel the need to be defensive anyway.
Is your response useful?
Don't waste your time typing up a response that isn't going to benefit your readership in some way. If your reader is asking about lizard care, there's no point in answering questions about your college degree, unless you graduated from some lizard specialty school and it's relevant to the questions at hand. A helpful comment section will include questions and information that adds to what is available within the article itself.
Is your response helpful or hurtful to your desired image?
Is the language and context you present in your commentary what you want to present to readers and potential clients? I personally am my true self no matter where I am. Therefore, I don't worry about this one too much. I know that I am not going to say anything that I wouldn't say in front of anyone, including business contacts. But if you know that you don't have the same awareness and control, be sure to examine what you are posting before hitting that comment button. Some people may find it helpful to type up potential comments in a document and read it aloud before posting.
At the end of the day, if you are truly comfortable with what you are posting and it is acceptable to the venue, readers do appreciate interacting with writers. Therefore, if done correctly according to your personal standards, this could actually boost your career.
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Why would online article writers need a website if many article submission sites allow a professional profile? This is a question I get asked often when I mention the idea. Learn some of the many reasons all freelance web writers need a website of their own.
Writer's Resume
When applying for online writing jobs and gigs, reference links and/or a resume are often required. This will be much simpler for those with a website. Some may create an area where a client can download their resume by requesting the link. Others may post links to samples. Yet others may do both or handle it another way. Online article writers need a website in order to reference their work all in one place.
Professionalism is key, even though you don't see your clients face-to-face when writing online. A freelance writer's website is like a virtual resume, meeting place, and office at the same time. This is where you can let your clientele know you are professional by including all of the right things. A bio, samples, and a contact page are just a few. Read "8 Musts on a Freelance Writer's Website" for more details on those and other must-include items for professionalism.
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Even if a client finds your work elsewhere, they may want to know more than they can find in a limited bio attached to your profile on a content site. This is where your website comes in handy. Many content sites allow article writers to place a link to their website in their profile or bio. Also, be sure to link to it from any blogs or other profiles you have. Giving clients (both potential and current) a place to find more information about you as a person and as a writer is very beneficial to them as well as to your writing career.
If you have any big writing projects, off days, exciting news, etc it can be posted to your website. Of course you don't want to announce information that is too personal, but a web writer's website can serve as a great way to spread the word. Doing this has many benefits. Some include letting clients see that you are accomplishing things, engaging with your audience, and also depending on the announcement it might bring in more readers or clientele.
File Storage
Depending on how much bandwidth your site allows, this can be a great place to store certain files. Of course you still need a hard copy backup, but storing them in a secure, hidden location on your website can help you keep everything related to your online article writing all in one spot. This also can free up space on your computer if you'd rather not have the files there. Just be sure, as mentioned above to keep a hard copy if you go this route.
by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
Readers and fellow writers often ask me why I enjoy helping so many people? Am I worried about creating competition for myself? Why do I just freely give advice and inform others of what I do to succeed in writing? Am I creating competition by helping others succeed?
If I were creating competition, I am not afraid to play the game and I'd play it fair. However, I don't believe I am. Why? There is a vast sea of opportunities, gigs, jobs, and contracts in the writing world. It's not humanly possible for me to have every writing task to myself, nor would I desire to.
Aside from that, I am wise enough to know that every assignment is not for me. I don't know everything there is to know. Also, each writer has their own style. Why take on a project I know I can't do when there could be someone else better suited to it and who may need it more than I do? Instead, I could refer a good writer and move on to something better suited to me.
I have always believed in helping others, no matter the situation. Whether in my career or in every day life, if I see someone who needs help, I'm going to provide it if I have the means. If you knew a secret that could change the whole world for the better, would you keep it to yourself? Of course not - at least, I hope not.
No, writing advice is probably not going to change the world. However, if I can offer some guidance that can help change someone's perspective or career for the better, you can bet I'm going to tell them. One small piece of advice or word of encouragement could be all that is standing in the way of someone living their dream. How do I know this? People have given me that kind of hope and assistance. Were it not for fellow writers pushing me and offering me advice, who knows where I'd be today?
So, am I creating competition by helping others succeed? Does it really matter?
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Women's Basketball Shoots for Six in a Row
Feb. 17, 2001
Seattle - Game 23
Washington Huskies (16-6, 9-3)
Oregon Ducks (12-10, 5-7)
1 p.m., Sat., Feb. 17
McArthur Court (9,087)
Eugene, Ore.
Televised live on Fox Sports Net
This Week: The No. 23 Washington women's basketball team (16-6, 9-3), in the rankings for the first time since the 1997-98 season, seeks to extend its five-game win streak when it takes on Oregon Saturday. The Huskies, who knocked off two ranked opponents last week, meet the Ducks (12-10, 5-7) in a nationally televised game on Fox Sports Net at 1 p.m., Feb. 17 in Eugene. Jim Watson and Heather Cox will call the action. The game can also be heard on the radio at KKOL 1300 am.
The Huskies are coming off a pair of home wins, over No. 22 Arizona (98-88) and No. 23 Arizona State (79-60) that moved them into a three-way tie for first place in the Pac-10 Conference, along with ASU and Stanford.
Last week was productive weekend, both offensively and defensively, for the Huskies. They opened with a 10-point victory over Arizona, snapping a three-game losing skid to the Wildcats by hitting 52 percent (33-64) from the field and sinking a Pac-10 record 16 three point baskets. Nine players got in the scoring column and seven of them hit at least one three pointer. The fireworks continued against ASU as Washington shot 42 percent (29-69) from the field and had four players in double figures for the second game in a row.
The Huskies continued to light it up on the defensive end, as well. Once again, they outrebounded both opponents - Arizona by four and ASU by 17 - to maintain their lead as the top rebounding team in the conference at 43.9 per game. Freshman Giuliana Mendiola remains the Huskies' leader, pulling down six rebounds against Arizona to keep her average at a team-best 6.4 per game, while fellow freshman Andrea Lalum posted her third double-double of the year against ASU, with 14 points and 11 boards.
Washington will meet an Oregon team that is on a five game losing skid after falling, 77-76, to Washington State Thursday night. The five-game streak is the first of that length for the Ducks under eighth-year coach Jody Runge. The team is led by Angelina Wolvert, who averages 13.6 points per game and had a career-best 32 against WSU Thursday.
The Coaches
June Daugherty (Ohio St. `78)
Record at UW: 75-62 (5th yr.)
Career record: 198-136 (12th yr.)
Jody Runge (Kentucky `83)
Record at Oregon: 155-71 (8th yr.)
Career: Same
Series Notes
Oregon leads the series with UW, 30-27, and has won the last 10 games.
Thursday Night Results
No. 23 UW won at Oregon State, 77-70 ... Oregon lost to Washington State, 77-76, in Eugene.
Huskies on Radio
All UW games air live on KKOL 1300 AM radio. Steve Sandmeyer calls the action. Games can also be heard live on the internet at: http:www.broadcast.com/sports/ncaa/washington
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Next Games
Feb. 22 - California, 7 p.m.
Feb. 24 - Stanford, 1 p.m.
(Alumni Game)
at Bank of America Arena
Seattle, Wash.
Huskies In the Rankings: Washington has moved into the Associated Press Top 25 rankings for the first time since the 1997-98 season. The Huskies, who knocked off ranked foes Arizona and Arizona State last weekend, stand at No. 23 in the Feb. 12 poll. Washington is one spot ahead of Arizona State, which dropped a notch to No. 24 after losing, 79-60, to the Huskies Saturday. Stanford is the first team listed as receiving votes in the poll. The Huskies, Sun Devils and Cardinal share the Pac-10 lead with identical 8-3 conference records. The top 25 ranking is the Huskies' first since the week of Feb. 28, 1998, when they were also at No. 23. The current six-player senior class was in its freshman season and helped lead Washington to its last NCAA Tournament appearance. The team was ranked as high as No. 7 that year, after starting the season on a 10-0 run. Washington's highest ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 was No. 3 in the final poll of the 1990 season.
Probable Washington Starters
Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown Pts., Rbs.
42 - LeAnn Sheets F 6-2 Sr. Olympia, Wash. 6.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg
40 - Andrea Lalum C 6-4 Fr. Bozeman, Mont. 8.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg
22 - Loree Payne G 6-0 So. Havre, Mont. 10.7 ppg, 2.4 rpg
14 - Megan Franza G 5-11 Sr. Leavenworth, Wash. 15.7 ppg, 3.6 rpg
13 - Giuliana Mendiola G 5-11 Fr. Lake Forest, Calif. 10.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg
Thursday Night Recap
No. 23 Washington 77, at Oregon State 70 -- Megan Franza had 19 points and six assists as No. 23 Washington beat Oregon State, 77-70, Thursday night for its fifth straight win. Giuliana Mendiola added 13 points for Washington (16-6 overall, 9-3 Pac-10), which remained tied for first place in the conference. Felicia Ragland scored 23 points for Oregon State (11-11, 3-9), which dropped its sixth straight and fourth in a row after leading at halftime. Washington took control with a 12-0 run midway through the second half and took a 57-48 lead on a 3-pointer by Jill Pimley with 12:49 remaining. In the first half, the Beavers shot 60 percent from the field while the Huskies shot 50 percent. In the second half, Oregon State shot 7-for-30 from the field. Trailing 19-15 with 11:10 left in the first half, Oregon State held the Huskies scoreless for five minutes and used a 10-0 run to build a 25-19 lead. Washington countered with two 3-pointers by Franza and another 3 by Loree Payne. Payne and Andrea Lalum each finished with 10 points, while Lalum added 10 rebounds. Ericka Cook had 17 points and 13 rebounds for Oregon State. Nicole Funn added 14 points. Ragland and Cook combined for 28 points in the first half but made only two field goals in the second.
UW-OSU Game Notes
* UW's victory at OSU gave fifth year Husky coach June Daugherty her 75th win at Washington ... it was her 45th Pac-10 victory.
* Andrea Lalum recorded her fourth double-double of the year with 10 points and 10 rebounds ... she and fellow freshman Giuliana Mendiola lead the Huskies with four double-doubles each
* The win gave UW a season sweep of OSU ... they also swept ASU this year.
* The win gave UW 16 victories for the season, double the total from last year when the Huskies finished the 2000 season at 8-22 overall and 4-14 in the Pac-10.
* For the fourth game in a row Washington had four players score in double figures.
* Washington won its first game when trailing at halftime. The Huskies were down five, 44-39, at OSU. They had lost four previous games when behind at the break.
* The Huskies were outrebounded in a game for just the seventh time this season. OSU had a 39-30 advantage on the boards.
* The Huskies continued their hot shooting from the field, hitting 49 percent (28-57) at OSU. They 50% at WSU, 51% vs. Arizona and 42% vs. ASU.
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This years' seminar and awards will take place on Thursday 11 and Friday 12 October, Renaissance Manchester Hotel, Manchester
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As I said last Thursday during a session where we three were the speakers, it was a privilege to speak with two of my mentors – Desta Mebratu, from Ethiopia, who wrote a paper in 1998 on Sustainable Development that has been compulsory reading for all my students for the introductory module of the Masters in Sustainable Development for the past 16 years! And Mncebisi Jonas has since the 1980s been the model of what true South African political activism and leadership is all about – and as I told the conference, this was the man who, when he was Deputy Minister of Finance, refused a bribe of $60 million to sell the National Treasury to the corrupt power elite that has captured South Africa's state institutions. He lost his job in April 2017.
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Shares Drop; Bourse Ignores Data
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Shares fell Monday as investors ignored June inflation data and the deputy finance minister's comments about monetary policy.
The Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange composite index shed 3.76 to 1134.41 on volume of 354.7 million shares. Decliners led advancers 435 to 162, with 89 issues unchanged. The broader Emas Index shed 1.16 to 328.06, while the Second-Board Index edged up 2.77 to 505.09.


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Last week we read David Goes to School. We talked about the 3 B's and created our class rules. Think about our first week together. Tell me one way you followed the 3 B's and our new class rules. Also share with me one of your favorite things we did at school. I loved Fan & Pick; it was fun answering your questions and sharing a little about me! When you post your response, ONLY use your initials and not your name. =)
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Investigators believe the members of ring broke into homes in Evanston, Wilmette, Skokie and Morton Grove.
Police say they have recovered more than $150,000 worth of stolen property and goods.
Thursday afternoon, dozens of burglary victims stopped by the Evanston Police Department to reclaim some of that property. Some were lucky. Others did not find what they were looking for, but everyone is relieved that police think they have the burglars in custody.
The thieves took anything they could carry -- flat-screen TVs, digital cameras, computers, bottles of fine wine and liquor, dozens of expensive watches, guns and $52,000 in cash. The thieves hit more than 20 homes over the past few months.
Thursday, many of the burglary victims were escorted into a secure room at the Evanston Police Department to see if they could reclaim their property. Most of the stolen goods are replaceable, but some are not, including the sentimental items that once belonged to Danielle de Lipkao's father.
"His World War II Army hat and his eulogy, every love letter he wrote my mom, every love letter she wrote him. I had all that in a box along with a family tree going back to the 1100s," said de Lipkao.
A task force of officers from Evanston, Wilmette and Skokie have been working hard to catch the thieves. Their break in the case came when they executed a search warrant for drugs at a home on the 1900-block on Emerson in Evanston. Inside, police found the stolen goods.
Rengay Frazier, Andre Frazier and Allan Boyland are facing drugs and weapons charges. Police believe they are linked to the burglary ring.
"Once we can identify items taken from burglaries then we can start looking at charges from other suspects," said Cmdr. James Elliot, Evanston Police Dept.
Gerald Johnson is best friends with Rengay Frazier and lives down the street. He says Frazier is innocent.
"He's a good guy, basketball coach, loves kids, he's a good guy. SO YOU DON'T THINK HE LED SOME KIND OF BURGLARY RING? No, he works too hard," said Johnson.
Residents who were robbed are relieved the suspects have been caught. Richard Straka from Skokie found a digital camera that had been stolen.
"It's really a good feeling. The horrible feeling you have when they break in--this is a good feeling to know they got caught," said Straka.
Police believe more people are involved in the burglary ring and they expect to be making more arrests in the near future. The three suspects they have in custody are due back in court on February 26.
If you have been robbed recently and think your stuff may be in the possession Evanston Police, call your local police department. They'll set up a meeting with one of the detectives from Evanston and take you down to that room and you can see if you can get your stuff back.


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OMICS International organises 3000+ Global Conferenceseries Events every year across USA, Europe & Asia with support from 1000 more scientific Societies and Publishes 700+ Open Access Journals which contains over 50000 eminent personalities, reputed scientists as editorial board members.
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|Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is the leading cause of end-stage renal failure. Pentoxifylline (PTF) reduces clinical markers of glomerular and tubulo-interstitial injury, but its effects on DKD progression remain uncertain. We conducted an openlabel, prospective, randomized trial to determine whether PTF in addition to renin-angiotensin system (RAS) blockade can slow progression of renal disease in type 2 diabetics with stages 3-4 CKD. Participants were randomly assigned to receive PTF (1200 mg/day) (n=82) or to a control group (n=87) for 2 years. At the end of the study, the eGFR decreased by a mean (SE) of 2.1 (0.4) ml/min/1.73m2 in the PTF group compared with 6.5 (0.4) ml/min/1.73m2 in the control group, with a between-group difference of 4.3 ml/min/1.73m2 (95% CI, 3.1 to 5.5; P<0.0001) in favor of PTF. This difference reached statistical significance at the first year, and was sustained thereafter. The proportion of patients with a reduction of the eGFR higher than the median rate of decline (0.16 ml/min/1.73m2 per month) was significantly lower in the PTF group respect to the control group (33.3% versus 68.2%; P<0.0001). Percent change in UAE was +5.7% (95% CI, -0.3 to +11.1) in the control group and -14.9% (95% CI, -20.4 to -9.4) in the PTF group (P=0.0001). In conclusion, among type 2 diabetic patients with advanced CKD, addition of PTF to RAS inhibitors for 2 years resulted in a lower decrease in eGFR and a greater reduction of residual albuminuria, and could be a novel renoprotective approach to reduce renal risk.
|Juan F Navarro Gonzalez is Director of the Research Division at the University Hospital Nuestra Se?ora de Candelaria (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain), Assistant Professor of Nephrology at the University of La Laguna (Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain), Teaching and Research Coordinator of the Spanish Society of Nephrology, and National Coordinators of the GEENDIAB (Spanish Study Group for the study of Diabetic Nephropathy). He got his M.D. at University of La Laguna in 1989, and completed his residency in Nephrology at the University Hospital Ram?n y Cajal (Madrid, Spain) in 1994. He got his PhD at the University of La Laguna in 2007. Dr. Navarro is an International Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology since 2005. He has over 80 peer-reviewed publications in high impact journals, and has authored several book chapters. Research interest include chronic kidney disease and its complications and treatment; especially diabetic nephropathy, mineral bone metabolism, and cardiovascular complications.


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I have many RMVB movies I downloaded on my Mac but RealPlayer keeps going wrong. Is there any program that can convert them to MP4? Cause I want to enjoy them on my iPod, too.
RMVB, short for RealMedia Variable Bitrate, is extension of the RealMedia multimedia container format developed by RealNetworks. MP4 file format is one of the hottest file format for saving media data and MP4 files are playable on nearly all the portable devices like iPhone, iPad, iPod, PSP and so on, as well as popular media players like QuickTime. If you want to playback RMVB files on MP4 player, you need to take a RMVB to MP4 conversion.
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Editor's note: it's a pleasure to offer another in our series of classical reviews by IPR's panel of guest experts - this one by Dubuque native, cellist, author, & Boston Public Radio producer Will Roseliep (who started doing radio at the University of Iowa and also worked for IPR). You can read a previous review by Uri Golomb of a Bach recording here, and by Susan Scheid on albums of new works by John Adams here. Over to Will:
Jordi Savall is a restless traveler, multi-instrumentalist, and early-music evangelist and scholar. In 1994, Savall and Pedro Estevan worked up an album - La Lira D'Espéria - featuring early music from what's now Northwest Spain. Savall played bowed, fiddle-like instruments, Estevan supplied percussion, and a music known largely by oral tradition and scraps of manuscript was re-energized.
A new album, La Lira D'Espéria II: Galicia (Alia Vox 9907), reprises the Savall-Estevan partnership. Tunes are grouped into seven different sections. The bowed instruments (rebec, rebab and viele tenor) often have a drone-y, trancelike effect. The percussion is absent on some tunes, and supplies a necessary punch-up on others.
Nothing here is beyond six minutes, and long tunes are often flipped and twisted around. "Cantiga A Virgen" lulls for a minute until Savall takes off on a solo, and is later egged on by Estevan's drumming. "Saltarello" jumps like the Bellagio Fountains. The two invocations nearly stop time, while other tunes are loose and jaunty.
The whole project - like its predecessor - is excellent. You could slice it apart and go track-by-track (like in Spotify), but you'll want this one front to back. La Lira D'Esperia II is filled with what athletes call "lights-out playing," the kind that rises above mere perfection.
Here's a sample track from the album, "Alalá":
Dubuque native Will Roseliep is a producer for Boston Public Radio. He got his start in radio on University of Iowa's student station, and also worked for Iowa Public Radio. Outside of radio, Will plays the cello and a decent game of tennis, writes a weekly e-newsletter, The Classical Dark Arts Mailer, and authored a book, The Libertine's Guide to the Classical Music Revolution. You can follow him @willroseliep and email him at firstname.lastname@example.com


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As you know, I've started off 2015 by doing a lot of traveling. I feel like I've been living in hotels and airports–and out of suitcases–for most of this month. When it comes to traveling, I have two main must-haves: hotel breakfasts and a really great backpack.
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