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We take pride in the honest and special relationship we have with every treasured customer. Your complete 100% satisfaction with your purchase and shopping experience, aided by our dedicated team of professionsals, is our promise to you. We will make you a happy customer.
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No Restocking Fees
At Simply Mantel Clocks, we do not charge a restocking fee for any item under $500.00. For items over $500.00, there is a restocking fee of 10% of the purchase price. This is necessary to defray the costs of processing and shipping our higher priced clocks. A 10% restocking fee will also be assessed on all refused shipments.
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30 Day Full Refund Policy
Simply Mantel Clocks offers a 30 day No Questions Asked Return Policy. Return your mantel clock for any reason and you will receive a full refund, with No Restocking Fees Ever. You are responsible for return shipping charges. The mantel clock must be received by us in salable condition with all parts and accessories intact. Click HERE to see our Return Policy for details.
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We do not charge any Sales Tax on your order, regardless of the amount or the number of items, except for orders shipping to New Jersey. This is a considerable savings for you our customer. Because we are located in the State of New Jersey, we are required to collect sales tax on orders being shipped to that state.
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We deal directly with all the manufacturers of the mantel clocks we sell and pass the savings on to you. Simply Mantel Clocks offers these clocks to you at the lowest prices anywhere on the Web. If you see it for less, let us know and we'll try to beat it.
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We have Customer Service Representatives ready to answer your questions and place your order Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Call us toll-free at: (866) 225-4197 and we'll help you find the mantle clock that's right for you. Other times, leave us a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible during regular business hours.
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Your purchase and all of your credit and personal information are protected by 128 bit SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Security software. Your credit information is automatically deleted from our database 30 days after your purchase. Any information gathered by Simply Mantel Clocks during your purchase is used for that purchase only. Simply Mantel Clocks will never release, sell or rent out your information at any time. Your shopping comfort and the security of your personal and credit information is paramount to everyone here at Simply Mantle Clocks.
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Simply Mantel Clocks is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau since May 25th, 2004, and was approved for the BBB OnLine Reliabilty Program on June 2nd, 2004. We strive to maintain the required standards of the Better Business Bureau and are members in good standing. You can click on the BBB icon above for more information on the program and to read our current report.
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Islamic Response to Insulting Prophet Muhammad movie "Innocence of Muslims"
I would urge Muslims not to watch the actual movie or clips of it on "YouTube" don't give this nincompoop the publicity, since his movie is just utterly shameful and disgusting. May Allah Guide all those who Insult the best of creation Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him).
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The Candy Shop #6:
Ambiguous Sweets
by Nayt Housman
by Nayt Housman
Have you ever started eating a pack of Chilli Warheads and thought "there's no freakin way I can eat anymore of these suckers!" only to find that 8 hours later you've eaten the whole bag and suddenly have a bad case of diarrhea but totally don't regret it? Well this is exactly how I feel about Drag; high potential to cause a bad taste in my mouth but then after a whole bunch of it I realise I haven't died and actually "this shit is the SHIT!"
Drag has almost always been part of human culture and thanks to some pioneering and talented/determined chameleons, drag is more than ever becoming a common form of entertainment and breaking into mainstream media. Here I share with you all a taste of some of the most important and my fave queens to grace the stage and screen.
Arguably the undisputed Queen of queens, RuPaul became the first drag queen in history to break into mainstream culture. After appearing in a handful of indy movies in the 80's then success with 'The Rupaul Show' in the 90's and the current hit show 'RuPaul's Drag Race', Rupaul wears the shoes (not literally durrr) of Tyra Banks and Oprah Winfrey in the drag world. But don't think RuPaul is limited to just being a TV host. This bitch is fierce and also has had success in the music industry. Worrrrrrk!
Sharon Needles
Discovered in season 4 of RuPaul's Drag Race, Sharon Needles represented a brand of drag never seen before on the show and not celebrated in the world of drag, UNTIL this beautiful, spooky, stupid queen, with her sassy attidude, quick wit and catch phrase "If in doubt, freak em out", took out the title of America's Next Drag Superstar. After the show Sharon released her debut album PG-13 and began a world tour to spread her spooky brand.
Amanda Lepore
While not literally a drag queen but an entertainer nonetheless. Amanda Lepore is New York's most well known transgendered, muse and socialite performer. More known for her caricature looks of starlets from the silver screen era (think ultra pumped up Marilyn Monroe), Amanda has taken our modern ideals of beauty to the extreme and uses vanity as her power. Massive boobs, enormous lips, cat eyes, whatever you think of her, you can't help but stare and be swept up by the art work she has become.
The starlet of John Waters cult films, Devine became probably most well known for eating dog poop in his film 'Pink Flamingos'. With her brash, offensive attitude and "don't mess with me" demeanor, Devine was Queen of the underground in the 70's and 80's art film scene. This is one queen who WILL leave a bad taste in your mouth.
Lady Gaga
Not drag you say? Ummmm Jo Calderone, hello! Gaga is by no means my favorite musician but what she borrows from drag queens in inspiration; she also gives back by inspiring a new generation to explore the art of expression through transformed appearance and performance and by being a pop sensation her reach is wide.
So however you feel about drag and whatever you think you know about drag, there are more layers to it then your favorite baklava and it can be sweeter than a Wonker chocolate river ride. So pop a few episodes of Drag Race on your telly and I promise you'll not only pee with laughter but you'll discover a world that will cripple your toes, fluff your wig and make your lashes flutter like a butterfly in the spring.


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All contracts with the University require certain State of Connecticut affidavits, certifications and provisions (language).
The deletion or revision of required State contract provisions require approval by the Office of the Attorney General. These provisions are required terms regardless of type, term, cost or value (including income generating contracts). Any revisions [after the contract is finalized] must be initialed by both parties at time of execution.
Supporting documents listed below (and also to the right) are also required. The maximum value of the contract determines which supplemental affidavits or certifications are needed for execution of the contract.
I. Required Documents for all Contracts Regardless of Value
A. State Nondiscrimination Certification
- This Certification should signed by the individual who executes the contract
- This document must be signed and dated the same day as the contract.
- Please pick the appropriate form below:
For Contracts with a Value of Less Than $50,000
Form A: Representation By Individual
Form B: Representation By Entity
For Contracts with a Value of $50,000 or More:
Form A: Representation By Individual
Form D: New Resolution By Entity
Form E: Prior Resolution By Entity
Find additional guidance at the State OPM website: http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2982&q=390928&opmNav_GID=1806
II. Documents Required for Contracts Valued at $50,000 and Greater
Please include documents from section I. above.
A. State Ethics Form 1 – Gift and Campaign Contribution Certification. Adobe.pdf Word.doc
- Must be signed by the individual who executes the contract
- This document must be signed and dated the same day as the contract.
- Be sure to complete both pages 1 and 2, and do not leave the lines on page 2 blank – if no contributions were made, insert "None" on a blank.
B. State Ethics Form 5 – Consulting Agreement Affidavit Form 5. Adobe.pdf Form 5. Word.doc
- Must be signed by the individual who executes the contract
- This document must be signed and dated the same day as the contract.
- Complete only the shaded area at the bottom of the form, unless the company did enter into a consulting agreement regarding this contract with UConn.
C. State Ethics Form 3 – Certification of State Agency Official or Employee Authorized to Execute Contract Form 3. Adobe.pdf Form 3. Word.doc
- Must be signed by the University Signatory who executes the contract, on same date it is executed by UConn.
Forms and additional guidance may be found at: http://www.ct.gov/opm/cwp/view.asp?a=2982&q=386038&opmNav_GID=1806
III. Documents Required for Contracts Costing UConn $500,000 or more
Please include documents from sections I. and II. above.
A. State Ethics Form 7 – Iran Certification Form 7. Adobe.pdf F orm 7. Word.doc
- Form 7 must always be submitted with the resulting contract, regardless of where the principal place of business is located.
- Complete "Respondent Name" at the top part of this form with contractor name.
- Please read this form carefully, if your company's principal place of business is located within the United States you may leave the rest of the form blank.
- Part C. "Certification requirements," is completed ONLY if the contractor's principal place of business is located outside of the United States (a contractor is any corporation, general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, joint venture, nonprofit organization or other business organization). For purposes of this form, a "foreign corporation" is one that is organized and incorporated outside the United States of America. United States subsidiaries of foreign corporations are exempt.
B. State Ethics Form 6 Affirmation of Receipt of State Ethics Laws Form 6. Adobe.pdf Form 6. Word.doc
- Form 6 is used ONLY for large State construction contracts or large State procurement contracts.
IV. Signatory Authority Certifications
Only Required for contracts involving transactions that must be recorded on the land records.
- Please contact the Office of the General Counsel if you think you require one of the forms below.
- This document indicates that that the person who executes the contract has authority to sign on behalf of the company. Please note that an individual cannot authorize themselves to sign on behalf of a company/organization unless they are the sole owner. The authority must be signed by an officer of the company if owned by more than one person/entity.
- This document must be signed and dated the same day as the contract but adopted Prior To the signing of the contract
a. Corporations should use forms #1, #2, or #3. Corporations often establish signatory by bylaw or other document (i.e. a resolution by the BOD), a copy of that document must accompany the Certification.
Form 1 – CORPORATION – Certification – By Sole Owner [Corporation, Professional Corporation or Non-Profit Assoc./Org. ]
Form 2 – CORPORATION (Including Non-Profit Assoc./Org.) – Certification of Bylaws – By Corporate Officer
Form 3 – CORPORATION (Including Non-Profit Assoc./Org.) – Certified Resolution – By Corporate Officer
b. Limited Liability Company (LLC) should use either sample form #4 or #5.
– Be sure to identify the signatory of an LLC as a member or manager.
Form 4 – LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) – Sole Member/Manager Certification
Form 5 – LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) – Certification
c. Partnership should use the "Partnership" form #6.
Form 6 – PARTNERSHIP – Certificate Of Authority
d. "Opinion of Legal Counsel" (form #7), should be used if your organization's formation is complicated.
Form 7 – COMPANY or ORGANIZATION – Opinion Of Legal Counsel


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Question about Acer 91.63X07.001 Keyboard
Recently I started having some problems while typing on my Acer laptop....While I'm typing the cursor will sometimes jump back to an sentence above or between letters. I've done a search about this problem and mostly the answers I see are it's caused by accidently touching the touch pad. That's not the case here. I've had this laptop over a yr and the problem only started about 2 weeks ago.
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The cursor hopes around the screen, to front of line, a few lines above, etc. It is so frustrating
A just recently bought and acer aspire 7520 and have had the problem from the get go. I also at first thought it was the touchpad but it is not. I did what the suggested and turned down the sensitivity on it. Still no help
when i m typing the cursor jumps backto the sentences or above or between letters....what should i do?
thank u for your response!
acer aspire 5315 laptop.. typing is irregular, not all the time but every so often it will jump forward/backwards or in to a paragraph so I have to stop and check every so often.
same problem on acer extensa 46302
I am so frustrated while typing - but so relieved to know that it isn't just me!
me too with Acer 4930 - cursor jumps all over the page
I have a HP Presario dv4000 which I've had for 3 yrs. now and about 3 months ago I noticed that the cursor will move to a different place in my text. It could move to the beginning of a sentence, in between words. There is no pattern. I've researched the issue and solutions such as changing the touchpad sensitivity were given. I've since tried that but didnt' think that was the solutions since I haven't changed that since I purchased the laptop and it just recently started jumping. What else can it be? I even restored the laptop to a time prior to the issue and that didn't fix it.
well this seems to be with all the Acer laptops
I have been having the same problem for some time now with my Acer laptop and windows vista.
What worked for me was changing a Mouse setting in the Control Panel.
Go to Control Panel -> Mouse. Then go to the "Tapping" tab and make sure that the "Tap off when typing" box is Checked
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text: We have an upgrade special on the Patriot Jr. for owners of the previous editions. Call 800.620.7928 for more info! Ask for Richard or Mark. Upgrade package includes PATRIOT JR. CART ONLY with PJR Vee Manifold, drum fittings / connections, custom nozzles for PJR Vee Manifold – ALL FOR $1499.00 – Offer is valid for previous Patriot Jr. cart owners. Does not include pump, generator or hoses. UPGRADE NOW! The offer is limited and expires VERY soon. Restrictions may apply.


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Apple keeps iOS users well up to date with security and with loads of new features on a regular basis but they still don't offer what many iOS users actually want. Because of that, they end up installing jailbreaks but for those who use Android, there isn't an option to jailbreak and, although the Android platform is a little less tied up in security than iOS, there are still a lot of features missing. Some of those features can now be got from a new app installer called FlekStore, now available for Android users to install on their devices
Image : FlekStore Android Download Tutorial
FlekStore Features :
- No need to jailbreak so ideal for Android
- Easy to use
- Packed with premium content that is free
- Full of both jailbreak and non-jailbreak apps
- You can even add applications that you have created to FlekStore
- Fast and incredibly easy to use, FlekStore is constantly kept updated with the latest content
Install FlekStore on Android :
Don't expect to get exactly the same experience that iOS users get when they jailbreak and install Cydia but you will get a much wider range of features and functionality to make your Android smart device much better.
You will need to download the Android APK file first; this is the package file that contains everything you need to get FlekStore on your Android tablet and smartphone:
- First, download the FlekStore APK File onto your Windows or Mac computer. Extract the files and email the APK to yourself or directly download on your Android device from the link here
- Open Settings on your Android smartphone or tablet and tap on Security
- Then look for where it says Unknown Source Options [ check the box beside it and close settings down ]. Be aware, if you don't do this you will not be able to install FlekStore on your device
- Now access your email on your Android device and open the email you just sent yourself
- Download the .apk File and make a note of where it saves to
- Go to the file, double tap on it and the installation will begin. Leave your Android device alone for this
- When the installation has finished, FlekStore will be on your Android device and ready for use. Simply tap the icon to open it and get started
Just because Android and iOS are opposing platforms, it doesn't mean that they can't share some of the same features and bonuses like FlekStore. Tell us how you get on with installing it and follow us on Facebook for more tips and tutorials.


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Does listening to this cd that just plays oceans really improve your baseball skills?
Swing Smarter Response:
Jose!!! Holy cow, I thought you were kidding, and then I found the site online selling this CD/MP3. Here's how it supposedly works (according to their website: RealSubliminal.com)...
"It is designed to target your unconscious mind and reprogram you with the mental qualities of the professional level baseball players. Here is how it works:
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A heat wave that began to grip central parts of South America on Tuesday will build over the next few days bringing near record heat to some areas.
Temperatures will average 6-12 C (10-20 F) above normal across a large swath of South America through the weekend.
Cities that will experience the extreme heat include Asuncion in Paraguay, Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia and Sao Paulo and Brasilia in Brazil.
While the heat continues to sizzle in those areas, a slow-moving cold front will produce daily showers and thunderstorms across northern Argentina, Uruguay and the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. These thunderstorms will limit the heat felt, keeping temperatures closer to seasonable levels.
Early next week, this front will finally lift northward spreading showers and thunderstorms through Bolivia, Paraguay and much of southern Brazil. This will erase the extreme heat with temperatures closer to normal for this time of the year.
The rainfall will also be welcome in these areas as an ongoing drought has plagued water supplies and crops for over a year.
Rainfall has averaged around only 50 percent of normal this year in eastern Brazil, leading to water rationing in some areas.
Also, the Brazilian coffee crop has been negatively impacted by the drought, and the ongoing heat is only making matters worse.
Brazil is the top producer of Arabica coffee, so any impacts on the crop will have major influences around the globe.
Market prices have already reached two-year highs, and this will likely lead to increased prices for consumers in the coming months.


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Restaurant Jasmine was the feature caterer for the first ever 'Lunchbox' meeting of the members of The Best of Manchester.
Our cuisine received fantastic feedback at a really well attended event.
Lots of business was done on the day and lots of new business relationships were forged.
Our thanks go to FoPM Ltd who designed our Roll Up Banner for us (seen ion the photo). They also produced our fantastic new website. you can see them at www.fopm.co.uk


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OBD Portector. Obd port theft protection.
from £239.00
Take out the hassle by letting one of our highly trained technicians install your OBD Portector. Obd port theft protection. for you.
Please note : Additional fitting components are usually required subject to the make and model of your vehicle which we can quote you for prior to the installation.
Contact us on 01924 201884 or email to book your appointment.
Think about an electronic safe being securely fitted on the end of the port. When armed the safe is closed and locked, retaining all of the valuable information in the vehicle. When unlocked and open everything is available. To turn off the system �open the safe� you�ll need the OBD Port Activation Card.
Portector� provides the owner with the authorisation as to whom gets access to the vehicles information with �OBD Port Authorisation Cards�.
These cards are required to temporarily switch off Portector� and allows full access to the vehicle. It does not prevent any regular servicing/maintenance or other work being carried out on the vehicle providing the owner authorises such work by presenting their card.
To DISARM the Portector� SWIPE the
smart service card & flick the SWITCH
Thatcham Quality Assured
Portector utilises a range of bespoke wiring looms to seamlessly integrate into a vehicle. This ensures the correct fitment every time, without the need to cut into the vehicles wiring.
Portector� is Thatcham Quality Assured (certificate number TQA511). This means it has been fully independently tested to meet the industry standards for security and quality.
It passed and exceeded testing for both opportunist and professional theft attack methods.
Portector� has been fully independently tested to ensure when fitted, it does not have any negative affect on a vehicle.
Put it simply�
�Portector� protects against the most commonly known methods used by the modern day thieves to steal a vehicle�.
Vehicle theft is increasing
Thieves are now using modern electronic technology to bypass manufacturers security systems and steal vehicles.
After a 20 year decline, Government statistics for the year to June 2015 showed a 3% increase in police-recorded thefts of vehicles in England and Wales. For the year to June 2016 there was an even greater 8% increase.
However, this is not just limited to the UK; in France as an example it was recently estimated that 74% of vehicles are stolen electronically.
Keyless Theft
This form of crime is often referred to as �keyless theft� or �electronic compromise�; whereby thieves do not need the keys to steal the vehicle. Most vehicles taken without keys are stolen using equipment which plugs into the On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) port. This intelligent equipment �hacks� the system and is able to bypass the vehicles integrated security protocols in order to program a new key.
There are generally two types of this theft carried out:
Delayed theft of the vehicle
A recent survey suggested 4 out of 10 people don�t think twice about handing over their car keys to a stranger at a car wash, valet or airport parking, a hotel or restaurant and on many other occasions. Organised criminal gangs have exploited this and are placing people into these job roles to get access to your vehicle. It can take them less than 10 seconds to program a key using their own equipment.
Personal details such as your address are copied from paperwork and often if this information is not available, tracking devices can be placed in the vehicle or you might be followed until they get the information they need. Once they have a key and a location, it takes just seconds to steal the vehicle at a time of their choosing. There is also little suspicion with type of theft as it is just someone walking up to a vehicle, with a key, getting in and driving away.
Immediate theft of the vehicle
This type of theft is slightly higher risk for the thief, but made easy with the equipment they use. Most of this equipment is pre-programmed so that when it plugs into a vehicle, the alarm is turned off during the �hacking� process. It is then used to program a new key or trick the vehicle into thinking the key is already present. In many instances this complete process, including gaining entry can take less than 20 seconds before the thief can drive the vehicle away.
The equipment to carry out this type of theft is not illegal to buy, own or sell and widely available across the internet. Many of the websites selling this will include tutorials and videos showing the effectiveness of their systems. A recent internet search on a well-known trading site showed a worrying 13,000 suppliers of equipment that could be used to steal a vehicle.
Tracking or theft recovery devices have their limitations and whilst benefiting the recovering of a vehicle after it has been stolen, most do little if anything to prevent the initial theft. Stolen vehicle data was recently analysed for the first 8 months of 2016 on three of the major vehicle manufacturers. It was found that the average recovery rate after a vehicle has been stolen, is just 28.75%, giving a 3 in 10 chance of getting the vehicle recovered after theft. Most people do not realise, that even if the vehicle is found after being stolen, there is still costs involved for recovery, storage and or repair. These costs will likely affect future insurance premiums.
Today�s car owners demand convenience from technology. Vehicle manufacturers are at the forefront of introducing features designed to make owners lives easier. Ironically, most owners are having to rely on outdated, cumbersome, bulky aftermarket security solutions like steering locks to protect a vehicle. These are impractical and inconvenience the owner, as they need to be fitted or removed every time you enter or leave a vehicle and also be safely stored when not in use, so that they do not become a potential hazard should the vehicle be involved in a collision or crash. Furthermore, these do nothing to prevent additional keys being programmed or someone accessing any personal information that may be stored in the vehicle.
To protect against the modern day thief, you must consider a form of OBD port security, and the ultimate in obd port protection is the award winning PORTECTOR.
**Please Note** Extra items may be required for your vehicle. please call us to confirm.
|Key Features of Portector�
|Permanent protection against unauthorised communication to the OBD port
|Once installed the system is permanently armed and is provided with two short range transponder OBD port authorisation cards, that are registered to the owner. When authorised access is required to the vehicle�s diagnostic system, for example the vehicle is going in for servicing, just present the technician with a card.
|No subscription or ongoing costs
|No daily interaction and Easy operation
|The only time the system will be required to be disarmed is during authorised service and maintenance. It requires no daily interaction or operation.
|Swipe the obd port authorisation card across the LED rocker switch. Once the LED turns off, flick the switch to disarm the system.
|The system is instantly rearmed when the switch is pressed again. The LED will flash 30 seconds after the system is armed.
|As a failsafe, the Portector will automatically arm itself after a set time period if the switch has not been reset.
|No hard wiring, thus not invalidating vehicle warranty
|The obd Portector is integrated into the vehicle by way of extending the OBD port and bonding to the vehicles existing components. This ensures that during installation, no cuts are made into the existing vehicles architecture which may cause issues elsewhere on the vehicle and can impact on any warranty claims.
|By using only automotive grade wiring and components, there is no adverse impact on the vehicle by having an obd Portector installed.
|Works with plug-in telematics systems
|With an increase in the adoption of plug-in telematics devices, by design, the intelligent protection offered by Portector, allows for the use of the majority of these devices (self-calibrating devices only, those plug-in telematics devices requiring information through the OBD port will require an additional wiring harness � sold separately), whilst protecting the vehicle by disabling all CANBUS protocols.
|Secure Registration through The International Security Register
|(The ISR�) with no ongoing costs
|Following installation the unit serial number (which is identical to that uniquely printed on the authorisation card), vehicle and ownership details are securely registered on The ISR� . By partnering with The ISR� we can ensure total safety of this information and further integrity of the system. In the event of loss of a card, only authorisation for a replacement can be given from them, once their strict authorisation protocols have been met.
|Unique unit serial number
|Every Portector system has a unique serial number. This is also printed on the authorisation cards. By assigning an individual number it ensures full traceability from manufacturer to installation. The unique unit serial number is pre-registered at The ISR along with the unit override code.
|5 digit secure override code
|On commissioning and testing of each Portector, the system generates a random 5-digit bypass code. This code is recorded at the factory against the unique unit serial number and recorded on The ISR�.
|This code is required to temporarily disarm Portector in the event of an emergency (when a card is not available and access is required and authorised by the registered owner) or to initiate the system into learn mode, whereby new Authorisation cards can be programmed and existing/lost cards are deleted.
|Only by satisfying the strict protocols that are in place at The ISR � can any information on this code be provided.
|Loss/replacement authorisation cards
|For a small service cost, in the event of loss of card(s) an engineer will attend. On this visit they will program the new card(s) into the system and during this process, all previous authorisation cards are deleted (if you have any old cards, these can be reprogrammed at this time). In addition, a new 5-digit bypass code is generated and is then automatically updated on the ISR�. This ensures Portector offers a lifetime of obd port protection for a vehicle.
|Alternatively, this process can be provided with step by step instructions for you to follow or give to your trusted service centre or installer.
|Bespoke branding available on OBD port authorisation cards
|The obd Portector can supplied with a bespoke customer communication on the OBD port authorisation card. This offers a lifetime opportunity to market to the owner of the vehicle as each serial numbered unit has the design of the card recorded against it. Should the authorisation cards be lost some years later, the original design will be printed on the replacement service cards and the message reintroduced to the owner or new owner. This is ideal for insurers, vehicle manufacturers, independent and franchise Dealers and hire/leasing companies.


text: I want to put a bunch of emulators on my Wii. Do i have to buy something to do that? And another thing, if I hack my wii, to do this are there any disadvantages? What are the Disadvantages to putting homebrew like emulators on my Wii? If I use this twilight hack thingy do i have to always leave my zelda disk in the wii and go talk to the guy everytime i want to play any emulator? Will I not be able to play Zelda: TP anymore? Also what am I sopposed to do if I have the latest firmware for my wii?


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I can be honest here, right? I can say things and you guys won't judge, because this is a judge-free zone. You would never judge me for, say…being in such a severe binge watching marathon of the Walking Dead that sometimes I'm thinking of that show when I'm listening to people talk? Or that when I was in Gatlinburg this past weekend and passed cabins I would wonder if they would be a safe haven in the case of a zombie apocalypse? Right. JUDGE FREE ZONE. So you again will not judge me for having watched 13 episodes between Friday and Monday or for texting a friend "Dude. Does the Governor come back in season 4? He simply disappeared in the final episode of season 3 (unhappy face emoji)." I can't help it. It's an excellent show with a great cast and a fascinating plot line. I also blame the fact that I didn't have cable for years on my recent binge.
Moving on. Gatlinburg is beautiful and nestled quaintly in the Smokey Mountains. I actually said out loud "I'll bet these mountains would look beautiful in the Fall", to which my parents both said "Mmmmmm, yes" and I realized I was 84 years old and needed to grab a rocking chair and head for a porch. We saw a male turkey (a tom) doing his mating dance for two lucky hens who emphatically ignored him. Nature, amiright?
On Saturday we made a fiercly delicious breakfast and I found these cinnamon rolls (Immaculate Cinnamon Rolls) at Kroger that are vegan. They were amazing! The whole fam enjoyed them. I also tried a new bacon by Sweet Earth (if you see their burritos in the freezer section of Target, buy them! They're delicious) and I really was not a fan. I think I'm coming to grips with the fact that I really do not like seitan all that much.
After lunch on Saturday I took an amazing nap because that's what I do best. I woke up to everyone hangry and ready to eat. So we headed into Gatlinburg's center to eat some widely mediocre Mexican food and enjoy horrible service. I had the veggie fajitas with no sour cream and no cheese. Bonus: they had eggplant and portobello mushrooms in the fajitas! (though I absolutely hate mushrooms and threw them aside, I thought it was nice that they were an option)
Saturday night we pulled out the Jello jigglers that my sister-in-law made for the nephews and we couldn't help but notice that the seemingly innocent space shapes had taken on a life of their own:
Hmmmmm. Interesting, isn't it? I'm pretty sure it's a space ship, but they couldn't do better than this? What are we teaching the youth of America??
On Sunday we headed home after a relaxing weekend in the mountains. We stopped at Jaemor Farms and I proceeded to lose my mind. You know those kinds of "off the interstate" places that offer all different flavors of candies? Jaemor has it:
They also have a giant section of fresh produce so I helped myself to apples, kale, cucumbers, spinach, sweet potatoes, and fresh sourdough bread.
I couldn't help but to buy some boiled peanuts there and then enjoyed the most Southern of dinners I may have ever had:
I'm drooling just looking at it. Farm fresh tomatoes, sourdough bread with butter, corn, fried okra, and boiled peanuts. HOLY YUM. Heavenly.
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Stimpy's Take
Jessica "Figgy"
Justin "Jay"
Survivor Millennials vs. Gen X: Meet Sunday
Stimpy's Take
Septeber 6, 2016
Sunday- GENERATION X
Good lord where do they find these people? Was it not possible to find ten sane people to put on the Gen X tribe?
Okay, that may be a bit harsh. But I'm gonna be brutally honest here: Take away being a breast cancer survivor and this woman brings NOTHING to the table.
I mean on the one hand she mentions playing the role of 'mom'. Hey, there are worse roles to take on Survivor, so I applaud her for that. But she's going to be on a tribe of people from her generation. Not too much mothering is required. And who gives a shit if you get along great with younger people? Later on that will be an asset, but initially? Not so much.
Plus she likens herself to Lisa Whelchel for crying out loud! I mean if yer gonna emulate someone's game play, can you at least pick someone who did something proactive other than being 'that chick from that TV show that I won't admit to watching because that would make me look gay'.
Now THAT was harsh. Chortle.
Again, she's got the great back story and being mom (even on a tribe of people the same age) isn't the worst thing in the world, but she strikes me as having a BIG personality. And that is not meant as a compliment.
Hell, she describes herself as bossy and admits to having a strong personality. Those are two things you don't want to be on Survivor. Mom with a sob story? Two things you want to have. Bossy and brash? Not so much.
She seems to have an inkling of what she's getting herself into, but I don't think she's got the killer instinct that she's probably going to have to have in order to succeed. She says she knows there may come a time she'll have to deceive, and she will do it in the context of the game.
That does not read like someone who's gonna lop a threat when it's least expected and then proudly point out that moment to the jury when they're sitting in the finals. Ya dig? It's possible that Sunday may stick around because from her profile I don't think she's a bitch or anything. Just a wee bit 'out there', and that doesn't bode well. I really wouldn't consider her to be a huge threat to win.
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All Quiet on the Martin Front Reporting for Duty
June 21, 2014 by stvitusdancern
Architects of War has announced that All Quiet on the Martin Front is now available for order and immediate delivery through their site.
After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Architects of War are now able to make this interesting game available to all those who did not get in as a backer. As a game designed around 15mm miniatures from the early 20th century it takes a time period that is less played and adds the H.G. Wells flavour of the Martins returning to Earth after their defeat by the British. This time they start their campaign in the United States and are testing the equipment and resolve of the Americans. Of course you have the British with their experience in fighting the Martins coming to the aid of the United States by sending their British Expedition Force (BEF) to aid in sending them back to where they came from.
The initial starter sets and individual miniatures are available for the US and Martin armies, with the BEF to become available at the end of June.
It seems that World War I is getting some well deserved love and respect recently and this will make for an interesting twist. There is also some scenery planned with the first set, trenches now available for pre-order.
I plan on looking more into this game and I just might help to defend the Earth from this marauding horde. Will you join in the fight too?
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Honking Fools....Really? Chillaxe people..
I believe cars need to be made with NO freakin' horns. Seriously, this message is to all the people in Lebanon. I am so sick of your stupid car attitudes. Grow up. When I pull out and clearly you were not going to run into me, don't honk you damn horn at me. Also, if I'm stopped at a stop sign trying to pull out on 39 at 5pm and there are cars both ways, I WILL pull out when I want to, not when you want me to, so shut the freak up. I do not like the horn honking that takes place there, what the hell are so many people worried about. If you are that concerned about being somewhere on time then leave earlier. Geezzz...or or how about you just don't freak out about DUMB stuff. Chillaxe people. Really.......
This is part of the reason I like California way more than Indiana. I'm not sure what makes a culture think they have to be in this huge hurry, but it's going to end up killing people, so slow down and stop being so concerned about driving fast and getting there quickly. Enjoy life, enjoy the scene, enjoy your drive and leave me the hell alone. If you can't enjoy that's fine, but you do NOT have to ruin everyone elses day. When you honk at me, or anyone else, you just look like a jackass, so stop it.
Also, you do not have to race me to get into the McDonald's line. They now have two lanes, and your racing doesn't do anything...I'll gladly let your dumb ass in front of me, so stop it. Yeah, I'm serious people, it's FRIDAY and I like taking at easy, and smiling and waving and having a laid back time of things. Why can't we all just be...BE....calm down..breathe....it will be okay...Unless I have to punch you in the damn neck for pissing me off. I have had a busy crazy week, and I don't feel like messing with your stupid honking ass on a Friday morning. GOT it...
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After spending an entire summer heartsick, grieving the loss of both her boyfriend and her best friend to the Other Side, Elena returns to Whitmore College for her sophomore year determined to move on. But Damon refuses to give up and makes his way back to Elena's side, only to realize he'll have to make her fall in love with him all over again. With Bonnie trapped in the prison world, Stefan on the outs with Caroline and Mystic Falls under an anti-magic spell, convincing Elena to start over will be no easy feat. Fall under the spell of Season 6 with all 22 seductive, supernatural episodes filled with heartbreaking loss, joyful reunions and powerful magic.
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SMRT Bus Service 969 is a trunk route between Woodlands Temporary Interchange and Tampines Interchange, passing through Admiralty, Gambas Avenue, Yishun, Khatib and Tampines Concourse. The popular route plies a long express sector along the SLE and TPE, offering the fastest bus connection between Tampines and Khatib/Yishun.
|Technical Information
|Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange ↔ Tampines Bus Interchange
|Passes Through
|Admiralty, Gambas Ave, Yishun, Khatib, SLE, TPE, Tampines Ave 12, Tampines Concourse
|Route Length
|27.6 km (D1) | 27.2 km (D2)
|Travelling Time
|70 mins
|Operator Information
|BCM Route Package
|Sembawang – Yishun Bus Package
|Current Operator
|SMRT Buses Ltd
|Current Depot
|Ang Mo Kio Bus Depot (AMDEP)
|Current Fleet
|12-metre Double Deck Bus:
– Alexander Dennis Enviro500
18-metre Articulated Bus:
– Mercedes-Benz O405G
12-metre Single Deck Bus:
– Mercedes-Benz O530 Citaro
|Departure Times from Woodlands
|0530hrs – 2345hrs (Weekdays, Saturdays)
0545hrs – 2345hrs (Sundays/PHs)
|Departure Times from Tampines
|0530hrs – 2345hrs (Weekdays, Saturdays)
0545hrs – 2345hrs (Sundays/PHs)
|Direction 1
|Direction 2
|0630-0830: 04 – 07 mins
0831-1659: 04 – 13 mins
1700-1900: 07 – 11 mins
After 1900: 09 – 12 mins
|0630-0830: 03 – 08 mins
0831-1659: 05 – 12 mins
1700-1900: 06 – 07 mins
After 1900: 03 – 10 mins
Service 969 is an inter-town route serving between the housing estates around Woodlands, Yishun and Tampines. The route is frequented as a fast connection between Yishun and Tampines owing to its express sector along the Seletar Expressway (SLE) and Tampines Expressway (TPE). The route also calls at Tampines Expressway (Punggol Road) Bus Interchange for convenient transfers to and from other TPE Corridor bus services.
From Tampines Interchange, Service 39 also plies between Tampines and Yishun, but takes a much longer journey by serving Pasir Ris. Service 168 also covers the Tampines to Woodlands sector with a faster journey time than 969 by skipping Yishun town.
As the fastest public transport link between Tampines and Yishun, this service experiences good demand all day round with significantly higher demand during peak hours. Many buses are added during peak periods to cope with the demand increase, and high capacity Alexander Dennis Enviro500 double-deck buses were deployed from August 2014 to cope with peak hour loads. The journey between Yishun and Tampines takes around 40 minutes during off-peak periods.
At Tampines Interchange, passengers who wish to get a seat for the long express journey usually queue up at the boarding berth. Passengers can board the bus without joining the queue, usually only after all seats have been occupied.
Extension via Tampines Concourse
As part of the Bus Service Enhancements with the opening of Tampines Concourse Bus Interchange, Bus Service 969 was amended to ply Tampines Concourse from 18 December 2016. As a result, Bus Service 969 calls at 3 pair of new bus stops (2 pairs along Tampines Concourse and 1 pair along Tampines Ave 9).
MRT Stations Served:
Special Departures:
- Yishun Ave 2 (Yishun Stn) → Woodlands Temp Int
Weekdays mornings
- Sembawang Road (Blk 114) → Tampines Int
Weekdays AM Peak hours
- Yishun Ave 2 (Opp Yishun Stn) → Tampines Int
Weekdays AM/PM Peak hours
Short Trip Service
- Service 969A: Tampines Interchange → Yishun Avenue 2 (Yishun Stn)
Weekdays AM/PM Peak hours
Service 969A was introduced in 2013 to cope with high demand between Tampines and Yishun, where most of the demand of Service 969 is encountered.
Fare: Charges basic distance fares. See Bus Fares. Calculate your bus fare using LTA's fare calculator on MyTransport.sg here.
Operator History:
- 2001 – 2004: Trans-Island Bus Services Ltd
- 2004 – Present: SMRT Buses Ltd
The Bus Service Operating License (BSOL) for this route will be renewed in 2020 under the Sembawang – Yishun Bus Package.
- 2001 (15 Apr): Introduced between Woodlands Regional Int and Tampines Int.
- 2013: Service improvement under the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP)
- 2013 (07 Jul): Designated wheelchair-accessible bus route (WAB)
- 2014 (18 Aug): Alexander Dennis Enviro500 double-deck buses deployed
- 2014 (05 Oct): Calls at Tampines Expressway (Punggol Road) Bus Interchange
- 2016 (12 Mar): Amended to Woodlands Temp Int
- 2016 (18 Dec): Amended to ply Tampines Concourse instead of Tampines Ave 7
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Bike Rodeo Train the Trainers – Apr. 18
This is a free training to ensure that children have the training they need to ride safely. Apr. 18 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Eisenhower Center, 2550 178th St., Lansing, Ill. Learn how to set up a rodeo, who to invite, how to fit a helmet and bicycle, quick bicycle fixes, resources to hold your own rodeo, rules of the road, and bicycle safety. You will need a bicycle, helmet, and willingness to ride. A limited number of bicycles and helmets will be available. To attend this training, contact Leslie Phemister at 708.922.4673 or email@example.com
Bank of America Bike the Drive registration open!
Sign up by Apr. 4 and save $2 on any registration package. See the city's famous lakefront and architecture; relive legendary memories at the site of the 1893 World's Fair or the site of Barack Obama's history-making election speech; breeze through lush parks; and come together with family and friends – all while biking on eight lanes and 15 miles of a tranquil Lake Shore Drive. Support our work and save on more bicycling with the Gold Package. Register today at www.bikethedrive.org/gold.
Gaining momentum
Active Trans is proud to be part of Momentum Magazine's Advocacy Partnership Program. Subscribe to Momentum Magazine, the urban bike culture rag for self-propelled people, and help support our work. It's a great deal for everyone. You buy a discounted subscription for just $15 and Momentum donates $5 to our work improving walking, biking and transit in Chicagoland. Visit www.activetrans.org/momentum to sign up now.
Legislative News
The Active Transportation Alliance's 2009 legislative agenda is now available online. Visit our legislation page to find out how to support legislation for bikers, pedestrians and transit users.
Want to get involved? Sign-up for our legislative action alerts or contact Dan Persky at email@example.com to volunteer in your community. To learn which district/ward you live in and who your elected officials are, click here.
Jobs, Internships, Volunteer Opportunities
Community Liaison
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Advocacy, the Community Liaison is a full-time position responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with ethnically diverse Chicagoland communities and developing support for Active Transportation Alliance programs in those areas. There is a primary focus on communities that have significant or majority Latino/Hispanic demographics. This position is also responsible for coordinating the community organization campaign to win Sunday Parkways in Chicago. Read the full job description and how to apply online.
Bank of America Bike the Drive volunteers
From fueling participants at rest stops to managing intersections, helping at a packet pick-up and more, a range of opportunities awaits you. See which position is right for you and sign up today at www.bikethedrive.org/volunteer. Remember – you can earn a complimentary event registration by volunteering six or more hours before the event. All day-of-event volunteers get a free breakfast and event T-shirts. Plus, learn how groups of 10 or more can qualify for a $200 donation!
Volunteer nights: First and third Mondays
The Active Transportation Alliance seeks regular assistance in the evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of every month at 9 W. Hubbard St., Suite 402, Chicago. Projects vary and may include stuffing envelopes, data entry and targeted phone calls. Snacks will be served. This is an excellent opportunity to meet other bicycling advocates in a social environment. All volunteers are welcome regardless of membership status. RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com or 312.427.3325 x294. Upcoming volunteer nights: Mar. 16, Apr. 6, Apr. 20.
Salesforce.com consultant volunteer
The Active Transportation Alliance is looking for a volunteer with expertise in the salesforce.com platform. We need assistance implementing our organizational processes in salesforce and migrating our data from an existing database. Work on your own schedule and at your own terms – we're open to any level of assistance, from advice and tips to full-on implementation. If you're interested, please contact Chris Ege, technology manager, at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Meeting with members
Wednesday night we hosted a great meeting with more than 30 of our members. It was exciting to get together to talk about the work of Active Transportation Alliance and listen to our members' ideas and questions. Board and staff at the meeting truly enjoyed the time with our members.
We learned that we need to continue improving and streamlining our communication. Members also let us know they truly care about improving safety and expanding opportunities for biking and walking. We were excited to discuss our recently expanded mission and the opportunities it brings us all.
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Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council Public Meeting – Mar. 18
Get the latest bicycling-related news and updates on Chicago's Bike 2015 plan at the Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Council meeting 3:00 - 4:45 p.m. Mar. 18 at City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 1103. Questions? Contact Ben Gomberg at email@example.com or 312.744.8093.
More details on the Bicycle Commuter Benefit
Bicycle commuters have been waiting for guidelines on implementing the Bicycle Commuter Benefit. Here's the official word: Employers can provide up to $20 per month to encourage bike commuting, making the incentive itself no longer taxable. Expenses can include a commuter bike, upgrades, repairs and bike parking. You can't use the $230 transit benefit (up from $115 thanks to the recently passed stimulus package) or the $220 parking benefit in months when you use the $20 bike benefit. Get more details on our blog.
Volunteers and bicyclists wanted for AFSP Overnight Walk
The Overnight Walk, presented by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, is an inspirational, emotional journey that gives hope, illumination, clarity and courage to those effected by suicide. This 16-mile, dusk-till-dawn walk through Chicago will shed light on the concerns of depression, mood disorders and suicide prevention, while trying to erase the stigma that those terms currently hold. It is scheduled for June 27-28. We need volunteers in many areas, including bicyclists for our Trail Sweep Crew. This team patrols the route to promote safety and security. Medical Crew encouraged, too. For more information, contact Ellen Myer at email@example.com.
New Share the Trails Brochures and Posters Available
"Share the Trails: A Guide to Trail Etiquette" brochures and posters are available with tips on sharing the trail to enhance the trail experience for all users and minimize conflicts. The project was coordinated by the League of Illinois Bicyclists and funded through a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The brochures and posters available for display at trail kiosks, display cases, and other trail information outlets. They are available at www.bikelib.org. For copies, contact Gina Kenny at email@example.com or (708) 334-2244 or mail your request to the League of Illinois Bicyclists, 2550 Cheshire Drive, Aurora, IL 60504.
Regional Events
North Suburban advocacy meeting – Mar. 10
North Suburban and Lake County Complete Streets volunteer advocacy meeting 7 to 9 p.m. at Alberto's Cycles, 1770 1st St., Highland Park. All are welcome. Learn more about North Suburban and Lake County Complete Streets Advocacy in the ModeShift newsletter.
Local food South Side bike tour – Mar. 22
A bike tour through local food initiatives on the South Side of Chicago. The tour will begin downtown at State and Adams and end at 4929 S. Campbell Ave.(home of planner Sean O'Connell) for lunch and conversation. Stops will be made at Growing Power, the Pacific Garden Mission, Windy City Harvest, Growing Home, and the Experimental Station. Approx distance 15-20 miles. Start time: 10 a.m. Planned as part of the collaborative Institute and its involvement in the School of the Art Institute's Spring 2009 BFA show. Contact Sean at email@example.com with any questions, suggestions, etc.
Wheeling Wheelmen St. Patrick's Day Ride – Mar. 22
Routes of 16, 20 and 36 miles wind through beautiful Northeast Illinois over quiet secondary roads with SAG support. Registration is 8 - 10:30 a.m. day of the ride, $10. Meet at Wauconda High School, 555 N. Main St., Wauconda, IL 60084. Go online for more information.
Ride of Silence planning meeting – Mar. 30
Help plan this year's Ride of Silence. We will meet at REI the last Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. to plan the upcoming ride in May. Next meeting: Apr. 27. Questions? Contact Elizabeth at firstname.lastname@example.com. The Ride of Silence is a free ride, hosted in hundreds of cities worldwide, that aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for those who have been killed or injured. Find more information online.
Annual trails cleanup – Apr. 25
Volunteers are needed to help clean up our trails, including both sections of the Great Western Trail and all of the Illinois Prairie Path. Bring your work gloves, roll up your sleeves and pick up litter along these trails. The cleanup takes place Apr. 25, rain or shine. The approximate start time is 9 a.m. If you, your family or your co-workers are interested, please contact one of the cleanup coordinators: For the Great Western Trails, e-mail Don Kirchenberg. For the Illinois Prairie Path, go online.
Early Registration Opens for GITAP Bicycle Tour
Explore Illinois by bike! The 7th Grand Illinois Trail and Parks supported bicycle tour will take place June 14-20. The week-long loop includes rural roads with some trails; overnight camping at Shabbona, White Pines, Johnson-Sauk, and Starved Rock State Parks (hotel option available); and more. Last year, the limit of 160 participants was reached months before the ride. For details and registration, see the League of Illinois Bicyclists' website.
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Cafe AdelaideNew Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
Upscale cajun cuisine
Formal atmosphere. Cajun specialties and dessert specialties. Has complicated hours so make sure to check their website for when they're open. They open for breakfast, then close briefly before opening for lunch and then have a long close in the middle of the day before dinner. Hours vary by the day and by the meal.
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This was tough getting a vegan dish, maybe it was an off day for the cook. Would not go back.
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I recently moved back to New Orleans and have been amazed at how willing (and enthusiastic) chefs at restaurants like Cafe Adelaide have been to prepare an off-menu vegan meal for me. I was expecting a $30 veggie plate, but was very pleasantly surprised at the fabulous improptu vegan meal I received. Coupled with a freshly-made lime daiquiri from Swizzle Stick, it was perfection!
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Report to the school with your payment slip and physical clearance. Lectures start on Monday, 11-12-2017. Orientation will take place at 12 noon, 11-12-2017.


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Florida public colleges are requesting $74 million to "fortify" school grounds in expectation of state approval for a "campus carry" guns-rights law.
The Bradenton Herald quotes Association of Florida Colleges executive director Michael Brawer saying that the possibility of campus carry has forced colleges to "recognize and offer alternatives–through this investment–to address the campus-security problem short of arming our students." He said that lawmakers pushing campus carry "are largely in denial about the cost factor."
Opponents of campus carry used this same argument in Texas, where they suggested that implementing campus carry would be so expensive it would reduce the quality of education and the effectiveness of research. The Houston Chronicle contended that campus carry "could cost tens of millions of dollars" and that money "could be … siphoned away from education and research programs at Texas universities." M.D. Anderson's Julie Penne said it could hurt "cancer research," as well.
Lost in the argument was the fact that campus carry is just concealed carry exercised on campus. The costs are born by individual citizens–21 years old and up–who buy a handgun, pay for a concealed carry course, then buy ammunition to have in the gun while carrying it for self-defense.
Yet Florida's "Council of Presidents voted Thursday morning to ask the Legislature to fund a $74 million, three-year plan to beef up campus security and pay for training, other resources and equipment at the 28 colleges." And "the State University System this fall also requested $20.2 million for next year's budget to fortify campus police at the state's 12 public universities ($14 million) and improve funding for campus counseling centers ($6.2 million)."
Florida Democrats in the U.S. House sent a letter to Florida Senate President Andy Gardiner (R-Orlando) and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli (R-Merritt Island) urging them to do something to "prevent" campus carry from passing.
No one knows if the bill will or will not pass when the Florida House votes on it in January, but one thing is certain: those opposed to it are using the same tactics that were used in Texas, where campus carry did pass and was signed by Governor Greg Abbott (R). It takes effect in August 2016.
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This bicycle is anything but difficult to utilize even by individuals who are overweight. It offers next to no resistance while accelerating making it totally sheltered. The seat is bigger which makes it considerably more agreeable than upright practice bicycles. Purchase a model that offers distinctive projects to suit your requirements. You can pick the settings you need for a specific exercise session. It is ideal for individuals of all wellness levels. Buy a bicycle that has distinctive projects, for example, level or sloping. Having the capacity to pick the resistance program will let all individuals from the family, each with various wellness levels, utilize a solitary bicycle. Truth be told, you can even pick a program on which you can read a book! This bicycle is appropriate for individuals who are not physically extremely fit. Individuals with back and neck torments don't discover any uneasiness in utilizing it. It is likewise a great deal more secure than an upright bicycle as it gives insurance against wounds.
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A lock of hair, sourdough bread and Carnival memorabilia all sent by various admirers to Germany's most revered literary figure, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), are about to go on show in a new exhibition by German cultural foundation, the Klassik Stiftung Weimar, in the eastern state of Thuringia.
The exhibition "Allerlei Mitgeschicktes," which translates as "All sorts enclosed," runs until July 22, 2018, and showcases the variety and imagination of those devoted enough to send post to the writer.
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A look at 10 'dream' matchups for the SEC's bowl representatives
With the SEC on the brink of its time-compressed bowl bonanza (10 games in a 92-hour period — Dec. 29 to Jan. 2), SEC Country offers a look at 10 'dream' matchups for the SEC's bowl representatives.
For the most part, this hypothetical countdown stays in line with the SEC's current lot of bowl tie-ins … but some ideal encounters were just too good to pass up.
Hence, the occasional desire to ignore the conference/venue affiliations and venture out to the West Coast.
OPPONENT: vs. Michigan State (Cotton Bowl — National Semifinal)
DREAM OPPONENT: vs. Oklahoma (Cotton Bowl)
1. On the surface, it's absurd to nitpick the College Football Playoff bracket, especially since Alabama head coach Nick Saban (four national titles since 2003) has a deep connection with Michigan State (10 years devoted to the program during the 1980s and 90s) and current head coach Mark Dantonio (Saban's hand-picked defensive coordinator with the Spartans).
However, since there's no guarantee of a dream national-title matchup, our semifinal wish includes an Alabama-Oklahoma clash on New Year's Eve — pitting arguably the nation's hottest teams since mid-October and perhaps the most storied coaches among the final foursome (Saban and Oklahoma's Bob Stoops).
Plus, Saban would be seeking dual revenge — atoning for last year's Playoff flameout (versus Ohio State in the semifinals) … and the Sugar Bowl setback against Oklahoma two years ago.
2. Here's another benefit of semifinal pairings featuring Oklahoma-Alabama and Clemson-Michigan State: Both games would have been fascinating studies in contrasting offensive philosophies — with the Sooners and Tigers favoring the spread attack, and the Crimson Tide and Spartans emphasizing power rushing as a means of controlling clock and tempo.
3. On the flip side, higher-seeded Alabama (ranked second nationally in total defense) would have been penalized for playing Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl — within the heart of Big 12 country (AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas).
The whole perk of being a 1- or 2-seed lies in venue proximity, perhaps more than matchup; and Alabama shouldn't be obliged to play a de facto road game in the semifinals — as the higher seed. In that sense, everything worked out.
OPPONENT: vs. Oklahoma State (Sugar Bowl)
DREAM OPPONENT: vs. Baylor (Sugar Bowl)
1. Ole Miss fans likely aren't complaining about their draw. The Rebels haven't been to the Sugar Bowl in 46 years … meaning that, short of a no-brainer, non-competitive victory over the London Silly Nannies ("Family Guy" joke), they're extremely happy to make the short trek to New Orleans and cheer for a program-defining win against, technically, the Big 12's second-best club.
Plus, at a conservative estimate, Ole Miss could have an 80-20 edge of partisan fan support at the Mercedez-Benz Superdome — a first-time venue for Oklahoma State football.
2. Forget about the desultory home loss to Texas (Dec. 5) and horrible-weather defeat to TCU from the previous weekend. The Eye Test tells us that Baylor, when fully healthy, stands as the Big 12's second-best team.
As such, the Bears would have been the ideal replacement for Oklahoma (part of the College Football Playoff) in the Sugar Bowl.
But alas, having the nation's most prolific offense (605 yards per game) means very little … if you can't close against the likes of Texas and TCU.
OPPONENT: vs. Texas Tech (Texas Bowl)
DREAM OPPONENT: vs. Oregon (Alamo Bowl)
1. LSU-Texas Tech certainly ranks high on the 'Curiosity' scale, given the contrasting philosophies of the respective coaches (power football vs. air-it-out football), the extra motivation that comes with border-state wars and the rareness of the matchup (LSU last faced Texas Tech in 1957).
But it's still a mismatch in the Tigers' favor: The porous Red Raiders rank 124th nationally in scoring defense (42.6 points per game), 124th in third-down defense, 125th in rushing defense (272 yards allowed per outing) and 126th in total defense (540.2 yards).
2. For our ideal hypothetical, Oregon (winners of six straight, including victories over Stanford and Southern California) represents a major upgrade from Texas Tech … even though LSU still has a good shot at scoring 26-plus points against the Ducks.
After all, if woeful Oregon State (winless in Pac-12 action) can rack up five rushing touchdowns against Oregon … then LSU tailback Leonard Fournette (1,741 rushing yards, 18 TDs) should be a robust candidate for 170 yards and multiple scores.
3. LSU and Oregon both harbored serious hopes for a national championship back in August — and at the very least, a berth in the four-team Playoff. This dream clash would essentially set the 'hype train' in motion for next season, as well, with both programs likely starting 2016 ranked in the top 10.
OPPONENT: vs. Louisville (Music City Bowl)
DREAM OPPONENT: vs. Virginia Tech (Independence Bowl)
1. Nothing against Louisville here, but if Texas A&M must endure an eminently forgettable bowl in unfamiliar territory — miraculous finish aside — why not draw Virginia Tech … and the final game in Frank Beamer's illustrious coaching career?
(Hokies athletic officials were likely pushing for Tulsa on Beamer's collegiate swan song, as a means of solidifying that frozen-in-time image of the legendary coach being carried off the field, reveling in victory. And that's exactly what happened — barely … with Virginia Tech eking out a 55-52 win on Saturday.)
2. Texas A&M fans must primarily travel 775 miles to see the Aggies take on Louisville — a great distance for a pedestrian clash against a non-traditional foe.
Ideally, a shorter voyage to Shreveport, La. would have made more sense for A&M; but unfortunately, the SEC suspended the annual ties to the Independence Bowl — where snowstorms are sometimes on the table — with its latest bowl shuffle.
OPPONENT: vs. North Carolina State (Belk Bowl)
DREAM OPPONENT: vs. North Carolina (Russell Athletic Bowl)
1. Excluding Heisman Trophy finalist Deshaun Watson (leading Clemson to the Playoff), North Carolina versus Mississippi State would have arguably paired the nation's best dual-threat quarterbacks:
Marquise Williams (10,000-plus career yards, 94 TDs) … and Bulldogs legend Dak Prescott (11,740 total yards, 107 TDs).
2. Of course, North Carolina — the highest-ranked team not part of the 'New Year's Six' bowl series — might have been less enthused to play a second-division SEC team in a bowl game, on the heels of a gut-wrenching loss to No. 1 Clemson in the ACC championship.
But hey, this countdown selfishly accounts for the wishes of SEC programs; and a top-10 victory over North Carolina would have been the perfect career capper for Prescott … easily the greatest quarterback in Mississippi State history.
OPPONENT: vs. Northwestern (Outback Bowl)
DREAM OPPONENT: vs. Southern California (Holiday Bowl)
1. The above wish isn't a knock on Northwestern, which stealthily ranks seventh nationally in total defense, 11th in scoring defense and 12th in red-zone defense. It's more of a yearning for Tennessee to draw a renowned, measuring-stick opponent during bowl action.
There's also this: Some Vegas insiders have the Volunteers installed as 8 1/2-point favorites. This creates the perception that Tennessee fans might only be happy with an Outback blowout of Northwestern, which has a woeful 1-7 bowl record since 2000.
2. With back-to-back top-10 recruiting classes (and another strong one on the way), it's time for Tennessee to start stockpiling signature victories during the Butch Jones era.
Yes, the Volunteers produced a thrilling comeback win over UGA in October; but the devastating losses to Oklahoma, Florida, Arkansas and Alabama supersede that one week of euphoria.
But with close losses one year and big recruiting victories for three straight classes … comes amped-up expectations for the following season; and the dream pairing of Tennessee and Southern California (Pac-12 South champs) could have been a springboard showdown for 2016.
3. Vols tailback Jalen Hurd (1,348 total yards, 15 TDs) might have his hands full against Northwestern; but there would have been greater national intrigue against Southern California's rush defense, which features a number of NFL-caliber athletes.
4. There's also the rarity angle here: The Trojans and Volunteers haven't faced one another since 1981.
OPPONENT: vs. Memphis (Birmingham Bowl)
DREAM OPPONENT: vs. Indiana (Pinstripe Bowl)
1. In some respects, Auburn already has the perfect situation for bowl week: Playing in nearby Birmingham and facing a blue-chip quarterback (Memphis senior Paxton Lynch — 3,670 yards passing, 28 TDs), who could be a top-five pick in the upcoming NFL draft.
That said, it would have been extremely cool for Auburn to garner a one-time-only invite to Yankee Stadium, SEC-bowl affiliations be damned.
2. Auburn fans might not like the comparison, but the Tigers and Hoosiers (who incurred a controversial bowl loss to Duke on Saturday) endured similarly vexing results in the SEC and Big Ten, respectively:
a) Both programs posted a 2-6 league record in college football's most difficult divisions (SEC West/Big Ten East).
b) Auburn (vs. Jacksonville State) and Indiana (vs. Southern Illinois) both survived early-season scares against FCS schools.
c) The Hoosiers (versus Ohio State, Michigan, Iowa) and Tigers (versus Alabama, UGA, Ole Miss, Arkansas) posted respectable losses against top-notch conference foes.
d) On the same field, Auburn and Indiana would have been good candidates for 30-plus points — always a crowd-pleasing component with non-premium bowls.
OPPONENT: vs. Michigan (Citrus Bowl)
DREAM OPPONENT: vs. Michigan
1. Sure, Florida has an anemic offense, and both the Gators and Wolverines were thumped in their season finales (against Alabama and Ohio State, respectively). However, this matchup fulfills the 'dream' requirement, from a brand-name perspective.
Traditional powers? (Check)
Big-revenue programs? (Check)
A guaranteed sellout in Orlando? (Check)
A major factor in gauging the strength/depth of the Big Ten and SEC? (Check)
2. Even sexy matchups need a good subplot to reel in the casual fan. Something like …
The 'D.J. Durkin, We Hardly Knew Ye' Bowl.
Durkin, once a prominent assistant to Urban Meyer and Will Muschamp, served as Florida's interim head coach in the 2014 season, guiding the Gators to a Birmingham Bowl victory over East Carolina.
After that, the excitable Durkin (recently named the head coach at Maryland) spent the 2015 campaign at Michigan, serving as Jim Harbaugh's one-and-done defensive coordinator.
As such, from a prop-bet perspective, the number of on-air Durkin mentions/references during the Michigan-Florida telecast has an over/under figure of 4.5.
OPPONENT: vs. Kansas State (Liberty Bowl)
DREAM OPPONENT: vs. Oklahoma State (Texas Bowl)
1. During the regular season, Arkansas collected per-game averages of 35.2 points and 193 rushing yards; and of its last eight games, Kansas State (six-game losing streak during Big 12 play) surrendered a staggering average of 204 rushing yards to the opposition.
In other words, it'll be a surprise if Kansas State stays within single digits of an Arkansas team that's primed for a season-ending power play.
2. By extension, it would have made greater sense for Arkansas to draw Oklahoma State in the Texas Bowl. And that could have been the case … if Baylor hadn't incurred a shocking home defeat to Texas on Dec. 5, thus bumping the Bears from Sugar Bowl contention.
With the conference title on the line a few weeks ago, Oklahoma State lost it final two games at home — by a composite score of 103-58; and for the season, the pedestrian Cowboys rank just 95th in total defense (yielding 430 yards per game), 86th in scoring defense (29 points per game) and 91st in pass defense (244 yards per game).
OPPONENT: vs. Penn State (TaxSlayer Bowl)
DREAM OPPONENT: vs. Arizona State (Cactus Bowl)
1. Four months ago, expectations were sky-high for UGA to capture the SEC East title and compete with either Alabama, Auburn, LSU or Ole Miss for the conference championship. And three time zones away, Arizona State garnered major props from national pundits (most notably ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit) as a sleeper pick for the Playoff semifinals.
Instead, neither UGA (bowl opponent: Penn State) nor ASU (bowl: West Virginia) will travel very far to face slumbering 7-5 clubs. And given both bowls' less-than-advantageous time slots on Jan. 2 (noon EST and 10:15 p.m. EST), it's difficult to envision super-intense outings from the get-go.
2. During the Mark Richt era in Athens (2001-15), UGA only ventured west of the Rockies twice — at Colorado in 2010 … and at Arizona State in 2008 (Matthew Stafford's final season with the Bulldogs).
Jay Clemons, the 2015 national winner for "Sports Blog Of The Year" (Cynopsis Media), has previously written for SI.com, The National Football Post, Bleacher Report and FOX Sports.


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What Rinde Eckert will be doing Saturday at the Minnaert Center for the Arts is performance, and it's art, but please don't call it performance art.
"I was never exactly comfortable with that term," said Eckert of New York City, who will perform this weekend in Olympia. "One of the fundamental tenets of that work was that there was a kind of roughness about it. People's idiosyncrasies would be on display. "I really wanted to do a kind of work that would allow me to grow and allow me to ask more profound and interesting questions," he said. "I started calling my work 'interdisciplinary art.' "
Eckert began his performance career as an opera singer, and the disciplines he uses to create his art include writing, directing, composing, acting, singing and playing instruments.
"An Idiot Divine," which combines two of Eckert's one-man theater pieces, is the first in the New Frontiers series presented by The Washington Center for the Performing Arts.
While in town, Eckert also taught a vocal workshop and is teaching a storytelling workshop tonight at the Minnaert Center.
Saturday's show is comprised of "Dry Land Divine," which revisits Cain and Abel with a story about a water diviner who learns to play the accordion, and "Idiot Variations," which explores the myth of the village idiot or the holy fool.
"To appreciate Mr. Eckert's piece, you have to adjust to his surreal sensibility," Anthony Tommasini wrote in a 2006 review of "An Idiot Divine."
As the Idiot, Eckert communicates mostly in sounds and singing. "One moment, he would sing a weird amalgam of opera, be-bop, click-clacks and nonsense," Tommasini wrote. "In the next, he would hold a wordless argument with himself by speaking through the mouthpiece of a baritone horn to produce two distinctive and all-too-recognizably human voices: one high-pitched and whiny, the other huffy and officious."
While the pieces were first combined in 2001, and "Dry Land" dates back to the 1980s, Eckert finds them both more relevant than ever.
"When you deal in timeless mythology, you find that it cycles back," he said.
"The idiot figure is someone that stands outside and looks in at a society that has no place for him," he said. "Now we're in a climate that's making all sorts of insane categorical statements of the world. It seems like it's time to talk about not knowing. The admission of your own ignorance puts you in a position to actually see things that are of great importance to you and everyone around you."
Eckert began his transition from classical music to creating his own work in Seattle in the 1980s and worked on a piece at The Evergreen State College in the mid '90s.
"The college invited me to come out and build something," he said. "It was in the dead of winter when classes were not in session, and they offered me their theater because I needed a place to work, and at the end of that period, I did a performance in their theater, but it was just in-house, not a formal performance."
The piece he created at Evergreen was "Romeo Sierra Tango," which revisits "Romeo and Juliet" and was inspired by the radio alphabet. "I still use some of the photos that were taken during that performance when I talk about my work," he said. "I recall it fondly."


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JKP publications by Adele Devine
It's Raining and I'm Okay
A Calming Story to Help Children Relax When They Go Out and About
Adele Devine, illustrated by Quentin DevineChildren with special needs often feel overwhelmed while out and about, but this simple rhyming story can help them to reduce feelings of anxiety. Ideal for kids aged 3-7, this bright and reassuring picture book offers calming strategies, useful symbols for pre-readers, and downloadable notes to support kids who feel anxious out of the home. Learn More2017, Hardback, 8.54in x 8.39in / 217mm x 213mm, 40pp, £9.99ISBN: 97817859231972017, Ebook, PDF, 40pp, £9.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-631-5
Flying Starts for Unique Children
Top Tips for Supporting Children with SEN or Autism When They Start School
Adele DevineMake children with SEN feel welcome and at ease during their first days of school and you'll get their whole school career of to a great start. This book offers the very best advice for helping children to thrive, with tried-and-tested tips on settling children into a school routine and making classrooms SEN-friendly. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.10in / 229mm x 155mm, 312pp, £16.99ISBN: 97817859200112016, Ebook, ePUB, 312pp, £16.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-241-6
Literacy for Visual Learners
Teaching Children with Learning Differences to Read, Write, Communicate and Create
Adele Devine, illustrated by Quentin DevineThis book provides exciting new strategies for teaching literacy to children with special educational needs. Keeping the strengths of visual learners at the heart of each strategy, the author shares tried-and tested ways to develop key reading, writing, comprehension and communication skills. Learn More2015, Paperback / softback, 9.76in x 7.09in / 248mm x 180mm, 288pp, £27.99ISBN: 978-1-84905-598-72015, Ebook, PDF, 288pp, £27.99ISBN: 978-1-78450-054-2
Colour Coding for Learners with Autism
A Resource Book for Creating Meaning through Colour at Home and School
Adele Devine, illustrated by Quentin DevineThis book explains how colour coding can assist with communication, coping with change, understanding emotions, diversifying diet and reducing anxiety by helping children with autism to generalise lessons already learnt and creating clear visual categories. The CD-ROM provides printable resources to enable colour coding in the classroom and home. Learn More2014, 208pp


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To build a foundation for further developing the users ability to understand option terminology and communicate about options effectively and to begin understanding how investors may use options in different circumstances.
Beginner Students
Options Basics will introduce the user to the terminology, basic components, and mechanics of options. This class is designed for those who have little or no understanding of options and is designed to arm the learner with a basic entry-level foundation for further understanding options.