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"Protection of environment has always been the prime concern of OCPL and efforts are made to keep the environment clean and healthy. At OCPL, all our activities and operations are guided by sound environmental practices. OCPL is committed towards protecting the ecology and passionate about ensuring a clean environment for all of us and the future generations".
1. Environment Clearance of Manoharpur OCP
2. Transfer of Environment Clearance in favour of OCPL
3. The Environmental Statement in Form V for the year ending March, 2017
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As much as I have been tightly cautious with Youtube when come to share some of the video with my daughter, I also deeply like the fact that there are many GOOD things you can learn from YouTube that you can share with your kids.
I have been using YouTube to introduce many things to my daughter. A lot of science information has been packed nicely and interesting for kids to understand. Science is not the only thing exist in YouTube for kid's sharing channels. There are stories and pictures of the God and Goddess from Greek Mythology as well as a story reading. The speech from some great speakers in our century that share value, life conduct and aspiration about life that our kids would be able to listen and appreciate. The creative video work with animation or no animation that display some general knowledge about humanity, eco-friendly environment, poverty, humanity mission, moral value, quotation etc etc. The list will get longer and longer.
So really! Youtube is not only about songs and dance or movie :p
All you need to do type your key word on search and you will amaze with what you can find from there. And it will link you to another video within the same topics. So the search will continue endless – But like i had mentioned above, be mindful when you want to share your YouTube finding with kids.
Introducing Youtube can be a pandora box for our kids, so please be mindful. Honestly, I block Youtube from my daughter computer log in. She can only view youtube when she is with me. I even spend time to sit down with her and explain what are the things she can find from Youtube, and why some of them are not good at all and why some are valuable information that contains great value to be shared within the community. I don't allow her to explore YouTube by herself, I always make sure I am with her when she wants to explore YouTube.
So again! Yes there is a bad and good thing about YouTube – therefore parent's discretion is needed until you feel comfortable that they can handle this social media channel alone. Internet savvy and security is important, and every modern parents need to know.
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Over the years, IT has become one of the most important components of business operations. Without technology, we can imagine conducting even some of the underlying business processes. Given the importance of IT, there is an increased demand for IT solutions companies. But sadly, finding the right IT talents who can operate the IT infrastructure of the company efficiently and help businesses reap its benefits is not an easy task.
So, how can a business approach its IT resource needs and find the right solution that fits all its needs?
As a business, there are three ways you can tackle the IT requirements. These are; either you can look for IT services companies near me who you can outsource all your IT needs, hire full-time IT technicians or consult IT professional to set up IT infrastructure.
So, let's delve into each of these options to understand better which one fits best with your business needs.
Hiring an IT professional:
Having a full-time IT professional working with your business is like having a personal resource which is committed to taking the business to the same heights as set by you. They are an exclusive resource any business can have who is concerned about keeping your IT network running and securing it from threats. These full-time professionals can become an integral part if they are kept motivated.
Consider hiring Consultant:
For a business that is just starting or deploying IT project, may consider hiring consultant instead of going for appointing permanent employees. By doing, you can ensure that the project gets completes in the given time and the resources are utilized at its fullest.
But it is worth noting that these consultants might not be as committed as your full-time IT employees. Since the competition in the IT sector is fierce, IT consultants usually charge handsomely for the services they offer.
Third Party IT Firms Can Make the Most Sense for Small Business:
Most businesses find hiring IT staff on payroll the option, but not all can afford to manage the team with the given budget. Here, employing a third-party vendor to outsource your IT operations can be a compelling option. By outsourcing your IT support needs, you can enjoy the benefits of an in-house IT team which is dedicated and capable of managing IT projects proficiently. With MSPs, you can be assured that they will take care of every aspect of your business's technological needs.
By partnering with an it support companies near me, a business receives a clear understanding of how the IT project would be managed and the cost that it would incur. Since third-party vendors often take shared risk and offer assistance in resolving any IT issues a business might face, it gives businesses peace of mind which is impossible to get if they have an internal team to manage their IT system.
Moreover, with an internal IT team, it is often the case that deadlines are misinterpreted delaying critical business processes. But when you hire an external team, you can be assured that your project will get completed within the given timeframe.…


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Friday, 18 April 2008
Alloway Auld Kirk and Graveyard
re-opened ahead of Homecoming 2009
By: Murdoch MacDonald
ACCOMPANIED by South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan, Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond today (Friday 18 April) officially re-opened the Alloway Auld Kirk and graveyard in Alloway, Ayrshire, following the completion of extensive conservation and repair work that has been taking place since July 2007.
Together South Ayrshire Council Provost Winifred Sloan and the First Minister (pictured above) saw the improvements that have been carried out in Alloway Auld Kirk, which is a key visitor attraction in South Ayrshire because of its connection with Rabbie Burns and his famous poem Tam O'Shanter, forming part of the rich cultural heritage of the area.
Provost Winifred Sloan said: "I am particularly pleased that the restoration and repairs have been completed prior to the 250th anniversary of Robert Burns' birth, which has been designated as the 'Year of the Homecoming' in 2009. The work has been carried out in a very sympathetic manner, with 68 headstones being stabilised or repaired and vegetation that was damaging or covering headstones removed. During excavation a considerable number of bones were uncovered, which had obviously been disturbed over the centuries. These were catalogued by archaeologists and re-interred at the end of the project."
The nearby Burns National Heritage Park and Burns Cottage Museum are one of the top visitor attractions in Scotland. The current building, which is 'A'-listed and a scheduled monument, can be dated to no later than the 16th century but is likely to be significantly older. Towards the end of 2002 there were increasing concerns about the stability of the bell tower, which subsequently proved to be at risk of collapse and was temporarily dismantled. Given the importance of the site in both wider historical terms and its Burns connections, the Burns National Heritage Park Trustees commissioned a study to undertake a fuller assessment of the condition of the historic fabric of the building, and the work necessary to conserve the site in the long term for prosperity.
In 2007 funding was secured from the Heritage lottery fund, South Ayrshire Council, Historic Scotland and Scottish Enterprise Ayrshire.
First Minister Alex Salmond said: "The story of Tam O'Shanter is a reminder to every Scot of the wisdom of hurrying home. It is here at Alloway's auld, haunted kirk that Tam came to appreciate that wisdom. That's why I'm so pleased to see the kirk and graveyard restored in time for the Year of Homecoming, for all to enjoy.
"Robert Burns is an integral part of our cultural heritage, the nation's Bard, and loved across the world. Here in South Ayrshire we come closest to connecting with that heritage, with the kirk and graveyard adding to a historical landscape that includes the Burns National Heritage Park and Burns Cottage Museum. Burns' poetry has breathed eternal life into these attractions.
"The year of Homecoming 2009 will make sure that Burns' history, and the cultural jewels on display in South Ayrshire, are as much about Scotland's future as its past. It is an opportunity to showcase our distinctive assets and to forge direct links between Scotland and the world. The Alloway Auld Kirk and graveyard are just one example of Scotland's pulling-power, acting as a literary touchstone among the tombstones.
"I'm proud to officially re-open this historic site and hope that Scots around the world will join in my excitement as one more cultural connection brings imagination to life. Mind you, I hope that for those thousands who return to Scotland in 2009 the journey will be less traumatic than was Tam O'Shanter's!"
The Auld Kirk is an important part of the history and archaeology of South Ayrshire. Critically it forms a major part of the Burns tourism infrastructure. The National Trust will take over management of the site as part of a planned exciting development to upgrade and consolidate the Burns heritage attractions in and around Alloway.
Various conservation and repair work was carried out including:
* Removing vegetation from the wall heads of the Kirk and making sure they are safe.
* Stabilising movement cracks within the Auld Kirk and providing secure access to each of the chambers of the building.
* Refurbishing the entrance area to the graveyard to provide safer access.
* Stabilising a number of unsafe headstones.
* Cleaning and regilding of the headstone of William Burns, Robert Burns' father.
* Stabilising the boundary wall to secure its long-term stability.
New interpretative signboards, which are currently being worked on by the National Trust, will be installed to assist people to understand the historic features of the Auld Kirk and the graveyard.
Burns featured the graveyard in one of his most famous pieces of work, Tam O'Shanter. This is a famous ghost story involving our hero Tam, a Carrick farmer, known to Burns, who enjoys spending market day in an Ayr pub with friends, flirting and 'getting fou and unco happy' – much against the better judgement of his wife who nags him on the perils of drink.
On this particularly dark night, as Tam returns home riding his faithful grey mare Meg, he passes the ruins of Auld Kirk Alloway. It is fully lit and a party is in full swing amidst the gravestones. Tam hides to get a better look, and is amazed to see witches and warlocks led in a wild dance by the devil himself. He is particularly taken by a winsome young witch, Nannie, dressed in a short shirt, and can't resist cheering her on – "Weel done, Cutty-sark! And in an instant all was dark."
On his trusty mare Meg, Tam makes a run for it closely chased by the spooks led by Nannie. As he crosses the keystone of the Brig O'Doon Nannie catches Meg's tail. Fortunately for Tam, Meg's tail falls off in Nannie's hands, the spooks are unable to cross the running water, and Tam and Meg escape into the night.
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Latest Irvine Bay regeneration projects open in Ardrossan Ayrshire
By: Kirsty Innes
PROVOST of North Ayrshire Council Robert Rae has officially opened Core Kitchens & Bathrooms and Coletta's Italian Deli at 54-56 Princes Street, Ardrossan.
Setting the trend for regeneration in Ardrossan, Irvine Bay Regeneration Company has refurbished these once derelict retail units, bringing them back to life and now trading as a kitchen and bathroom showroom and an Italian delicatessen. This was one of Irvine Bay's early action projects to kick-start the regeneration.
[Pictured left to right: Irvine Bay Regeneration Company development manager Arthur Watson, Core Kitchens & Bathrooms showroom manager Maxine Pentleton, Irvine Bay Regeneration Company chief executive Patrick Wiggins, Core Kitchens & Bathrooms director Connie Harris, Provost of North Ayrshire Council Bobby Rae, and Nicola McManus, Jackie Shennan and Antoinette Cairns of Coletta's Italian Deli. CLICK ON IMAGE TO VIEW / DOWNLOAD FULL-SIZE VERSION.]
The building, last used as a careers office and owned by Cunninghame Housing Association, had lain empty for a number of years when Irvine Bay Regeneration Company started the £200,000 refurbishment and its renovation and occupation is a visible sign of things to come for Ardrossan.
Coletta's Italian Deli is a new-start local company operated by sisters Bernadette McQuade and Antoinette Cairns. Opening Coletta's – their late mother's maiden name – has been a lifelong ambition inspired by their Italian cousins who run a bakery in Telese, south of Naples – a business which has been in the family for many years.
Bernadette McQuade said: "We've been wanting to open our own business for years when this opportunity came up. The whole Irvine Bay area is being regenerated, and Ardrossan in particular seems to be an up and coming town. With ASDA just round the corner and no other deli-type businesses in the area, the time was right for us to take the plunge."
Core Kitchens & Bathrooms opened their first showroom in Kilbirnie in 2004 and, with its success, has now opened this second showroom in Ardrossan. Core supply and install a full range of high-quality kitchens and bathrooms from conception, plumbing, joinery, electrics, tiling and flooring.
Connie Harris of Core Kitchens and Bathrooms said: "We were aware of the regeneration initiative in Irvine Bay and we saw the opportunity for a high-quality product and service offering in the area. Our 'one-stop-shop' concept of personal service, through design to finished delivery has worked well for us in Kilbirnie, and we are looking forward to securing a firm presence in Ardrossan."
Irvine Bay Regeneration Company chief executive Patrick Wiggins said: "We are committed to creating an environment where new and existing businesses can thrive. The opening of these two businesses in the area is a tangible example of direct action we can take to stimulate the local property market."
Regeneration plans are being developed for the five towns of Ardrossan, Saltcoats, Stevenston, Kilwinning and Irvine which aim to revitalise each of the town centres and help to boost the local economy. The plans will identify a vision for these towns over the next 10 years and seek to identify and shape key opportunities for quality physical and economic regeneration. The finalised regeneration plans are expected to be complete by the summer with a series of public exhibitions being held.
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Carbon-fibre propellers, are they worth it?
We have always strongly advised against cheap, aftermarket carbon propellers found online from 3rd party sellers or eBay, we tend to find a trend with these items that they cause problems, and are not made to a good standard. We found several of the aftermarket propellers were either badly balanced, or made from cheap materials. They are very brittle and break very easily.
DJI have now solved the need for cool-looking carbon props by releasing their own. Made from carbon-fibre reinforced plastic, they are very light, yet very strong. Much like lightening a flywheel on a car, these will decrease inertia, allowing much more dynamic thrust.
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Images from a 1906 issue of the French women's magazine Femina, the first of it's kind in France and which is still going today. These strange array of pictures are from a competition in which the readers were asked to identify the famous female 'artistes' of the day obscured behind a bizarre variety of women's driving headwear. We at the PDR are not having much luck getting a single one. Can you fare any better?
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We know you're busy. To achieve your goals, you pack your days and nights full to the brim. With Warp Academy, you can learn what you want, when you want, at your own pace. Watch a tutorial while riding the bus to work, catch a webinar right after school, or cram in a late night course with a pair of headphones—from anywhere in the world.
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At Warp Academy we love to work with our students on a personal level. That's where we believe the highest quality learning can take place, so we offer regular interactive Webinars with some of the best trainers in the biz.
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The Amazon experience
We all Know and love Amazon products as earth's biggest selection of merchandise available today. Order fulfillment is fast, convenient and efficient as they have brought excellence to a brand new level. They also provide customer reviews and ratings that are very helpful in determining which brand or features you may need. The ratings are very good for comparing similar types and estimations which is best before reading a detailed review.
I learned the value of customer reviews. While seeking an air compressor once, but stopped to read the reviews first. Upon reading a review for one, i found that the one I considered did not come with a regulator. Luckily i bought another that did. This saved me time and trouble of replacing one because i assumed all air compressors came with a regulator. Obviously they don't. Since then I have enjoyed having my needs quickly met. I have the ordered merchandise in hand within a couple days leaving me free to do other things besides making trips to the store, or finding items out of stock. I am quite satisfied this type of service is available now and it is as efficient as it its. Another gratifying feature of the website is the pictures and enlarged images that help describe the products so you can see what they look like in a close up, detailed way so you get a better "feel" for the product. There are similar products presented so that browsing and comparing is much easier and convenient, until you can narrow down the features and specifications and be pretty sure that the order matches your needs.
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The product reviews, the ratings, the images, the fast service all works together to make online purchasing experience more satisfying. In recent years They have made purchasing a very gratifying experience.Shop Amazon Devices – Back to School Deals Starting at $39.99
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Brexit & Designs
Design protection in the UK comes in 2 forms; EU wide rights and national UK rights. UK national rights will be unaffected by Brexit. EU design rights, which currently cover the UK, will remain in place and enforceable in the UK until new provisions are put in place to give them continuing, or corresponding, effect in the UK.
Do I need to take any action with my Community Registered Designs (RCD) now?
No – you don't need to take any action regarding your RCD portfolio now. In the coming months and years there will be changes to address the UK's departure from the EU; we expect new processes and legislation will be put in place to continue your IP rights without any loss. HGF shall be keeping you updated and informed as developments unfold and will be on hand to advise and help you plan your future European design strategy.
What will happen to RCDs after Brexit?
Once the UK actually leaves the EU, RCDs will most likely not cover the UK. It seems very unlikely, given the unitary nature of RCDs, their territorial scope would extend beyond the EU Member States.
We envisage the creation of a transitional period, allowing for RCD registrations to be split into and "back dated" as UK design registration with no loss of rights, resulting in both a UK design right and a RCD (not covering the UK). Once the UK is outside the EU, new RCDs will not cover the UK and therefore it would be necessary to obtain a national UK design registration alongside a RCD.
Should I reconsider my design protection strategy in light of Brexit?
If your particular product is UK centred, and has a very limited interest in the EU beyond the UK in the longer term, then a UK design application may be your best course of action.
However, if you have business interests in both the UK and a number of EU member states and present strategy is to only file RCD applications, we would recommend continuing with that strategy in the short term.
In October 2016 the cost to register designs in the UK is expected to be reduced considerably, especially for multiple design protection for single products. So from that date, filing both RCDs and UK design applications may be an even more attractive to design owners.
Any agreements containing clauses which regulate the ownership and use of designs in the EU should consider the territorial scope of the agreement, in particular, how the EU is defined at the date of the agreement. Parties to existing agreements may want to review terms once the situation regarding RCDs has been established – HGF can assist you with the review of any agreements.
What about unregistered design rights?
There are currently 2 parallel systems in the UK for protecting unregistered designs: UK unregistered design right and EU unregistered design right. The scope and term of protection offered by these 2 distinct rights are different in a number of important elements. For instance surface decoration is not protected by UK unregistered design right but is protected by the EU right.
Even though it only has a term of 3 years (as opposed to up to 15 years for UK unregistered design right) the EU unregistered design right has been a popular addition to the armoury of those seeking to protect rights in a number of different sectors. The fashion industry in particular has found the right a very useful tool.
When the UK exits the EU, EU unregistered design right will no longer be available to prevent infringing acts in the UK. However UK based parties should still be able to rely on the right to bring legal actions in the remaining EU countries. It may well be that the UK enacts an unregistered design right equivalent to the EU unregistered design right to ensure that there is no gap in protection for the UK design industry. It would be a loss to the protection of designs in the UK if no right equivalent to the EU unregistered design right remained available in the UK after Brexit.
If you have any questions or concerns about IP Rights in the UK outside the EU, or would like further advice on this matter, please contact your usual HGF attorney.


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15 Killed in India Bus Crash
VOA Breaking News (Voice of America)
September 4, 2011 at 3:30 pm
Indian officials say at least 15 people were killed and many more injured in a bus accident in the northern state of Uttarakhand.
Local authorities say the accident happened Sunday near the state capital, Dehradun. They say the bus fell into the Tons river after the driver lost control of the vehicle while negotiating a sharp turn.
At least eight passengers are missing. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals.
Deadly road accidents are common in India. Officials blame most accidents on reckless driving, old vehicles and poorly maintained roads.
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"The daily practice of incarnation—of being in the body with full confidence that God speaks the language of flesh—is to discover a pedagogy that is as old as the gospels. Why else did Jesus spend his last night on earth teaching his disciples to wash feet and share supper? With all the conceptual truths in the universe at his disposal, he did not give them something to think about together when he was gone. Instead, he gave them concrete things to do—specific ways of being together in their bodies—that would go on teaching them when they need to know when he was no longer around to teach them himself."
Barbara Brown Taylor, An Altar in the World
I am working my way through An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor as quickly as possible. As usual, I wait until the last minute, before the due date is looming, and others are on the library wait list. THEN, and only THEN, do I start reading. In this book, Barbara Brown Taylor explores how she encounters God outside the walls of the church….finding "altars in the world". I have found so many sections to be challenging and meaningful—reaching over and over for my highlighter to wildly illuminate her words, God's message to me. Instead, I have grabbed my phone and taken photographs of sections, sentences and paragraphs. We have had ENOUGH library fines from the boys ripping pages or coloring Henry and Mudge already.
Incarnational living is a tough road. I am finding that I am not so good at it. As Taylor reminds, living in this new "era", that God, in Christ, speaks in language of the flesh, is revolutionary. Our lives and faith are not only to be worked out in the classrooms of seminaries or in academic dialogues, but in daily life. In the umpteenth poopy diaper. In the sink full of dirty dishes. In the "can you help me with my LEGOS?" questions. In the "unroll the toilet paper and then try to get in the shower with mom" moments—this is hard teaching. Hard living. My responses, my inner anger, at being pulled away from my own wants, desires and "needs" to serve and be present is not admirable. I read portions of Taylor's book, inwardly shouting, "AMEN, sister!" and then moments later find myself smack dab, up against an opportunity to live out this call to deep love. And I have a hard time living as one that clings to the Incarnation.
We want to do the right thing, hoping for a how to manual to explain our next course of action. Jesus made it pretty clear, though, that it really is about ordinary living more than profound words or shocking, extreme life choices. Choosing, over and over again, to do small things with great love. Jesus didn't give the disciples a big list of "how to believe and respond to tough theological issues" on those last nights before his arrest and betrayal. He instead broke bread. Jesus washed feet. Christ took time to be present with his friends, even in the midst of a "busy week".
What does incarnational living look like for you this week? In my high school and college days, I had a much different answer to this question. I believed that it required third world missional work or a seminary education. These days I am realizing that there are just as many opportunities for incarnational living in the "muck and mire" of parenting as in any extreme ministry setting I might have imagined previously.
In the weeks to come, I look forward to exploring this topic on a practical level. I am excited to share a few more guest posts to wrap up the series which began in the fall on Vision from the Frontlines. A few folks whom I greatly admire will be sharing ideas on spiritual practices with children over the weeks to come. As a family, we are also embarking on a "spending fast" in February and as I gear up for that {aka: stock piling like an earthquake is eminent!}, I will be sharing part of the preparation and process as it unfolds. Don't expect it to be pretty! Ha!
My first chance for incarnational living today? Making breakfast and packing lunches. May God, as Taylor wrote, use us today & may we live in "full confidence that God speaks in the language of the flesh."


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Nick Cavalier is an award winning director who has most recently been lauded for his work on 'Forced Perspective', a feature film slated for release internationally in 2016, focuses on the work and creative process of Derek Hess. As an LA transplant we talk about what's to be missed about the midwest...as well as Nick's willingness to be Motorhead's Lemmy for a year (the live version). Please enjoy this version of 9.5 Questions with Nick Cavalier.
1 - You've had plenty of success as a director, but as accolades and awards started rolling in for your documentary on artist Derek Hess, what was that like? Did you know you had something special with Forced Perspective prior to its initial showings?
It's always cool to be recognized by your peers, but it's always a weird feeling because the second you finish any film you find all the little problems with it. I am a huge Derek Hess fan and I made the film I wanted to see as a DH fan, but also as a film fan, so it's really way more fulfilling when people who know nothing about film or Derek Hess come up to me and say they love the film. There was a veteran who loved the film and stood up at the premier QA and said how much Derek inspired him. Moments like that is why we do this stuff.
As far as the second part, I didn't think I was changing the world or anything, but there was a moment when I was about halfway through production where the story clicked and I realized what the film was going to end up being. And that was magical. That night I printed out Joseph Campbell's "Hero's Journey" diagram and started editing.
2 - You're a big fan of metal and have directed videos in that genre. Do you remember a seminal moment that you fell in love with that type of music?
Absolutely. I was sort of a social pariah in middle school. Weird art kid drawing on his notes in class. Withdrawn, bullied. So my friend Brian Buehner (Another outcast) and I went to a store in Cleveland called Disc Den one day and browsed cassette tapes. He turned me onto Master Of Puppets by Metallica and Vulgar Display Of Power by Pantera. We proceeded to eat a whole jar of pickles in his pitch black basement and listened to each album front to back. It awaked my love for metal and eventually, I got into way heavier stuff. Lamb Of God, Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir and so much more.
3 - As an Ohio native....Johnny football....should he stay or should he go (read to the tune of Should I Stay or Should I Go, by The Clash)?
Honestly I am the worst person to ask. I pay no attention to football at all. I def think people were way hard on him. Cleveland is a brutal sports town with die hard fans that sometimes need to give people a break.
4 - Worst movie 'reboot'?
There are so many. My soul is hurt and I'm slightly insulted by all the remakes. Hollywood tends to monetarily reward inauthenticity way more than originality lately. It's sad and sometimes discouraging from a content creator's perspective.
Off the top of my head, the worst one I can think of is Rob Zombie's Halloween. That's like remaking the Godfather of horror films. Completely unnecessary. He also humanized the boogieman, which defeats the purpose of the film. That day Michael Myers lost all of his supernatural allure. Best reboot is the new Ash VS Evil Dead series. I love it.
5 - Short list of living artists you're really digging right now (any medium)?
Oh man, does Derek Hess count? Well lately I've been turned onto the band Baroness by my friend John Pope (shot Forced Perspective) The album Purple is so good. I really loved Birdman and am now Discovering all of Alejandro's past works.
6 - Outside of directing you're instagram account shows you have a penchant for illustration...is this an area in art you'd like to take further?
Absolutely. I went to art school and the passion for drawing was beaten out of me slowly by the foundation year, but because of the film I am getting into it again. I actually learned a lot by watching Derek work. His commitment to line is inspiring. But yeah, I enjoy a nice glass of wine every now and then and sit there and draw. It's relaxing to me.
7 - You can live the life of one of these people for one year of any year of their life. Who and why? A) Evil Kneviel B) Lemmy Kilmeister C) Astronaut Neil Armstrong
Lemmy for sure. I always respected his commitment to his craft and the lifestyle he lived. A true rockstar to the core. I can't even imagine what the tours were like when he was younger. A long time ago I played drums in a shitty metal band and I miss the touring element, live shows etc.
8 - LA must be be stark in contrast to growing up in the midwest....What do you miss about Ohio? What do you love about LA?
It definitely is. I miss the people, the weather and the drink prices in Ohio mostly. I miss having a cocktail and a cigar on my back porch while watching a ferocious thunderstorm. I miss bonfires and winter for like... a week out of the year.
LA is growing on me slowly. I think the coolest thing about being here is the fact that everyone is chasing a dream, and people are adventurous and pretty laid back. Also, for lack of a better description... it's the big leagues out here, so the level and caliber of talent is the best on the country. It's inspiring and it makes me rise to the occasion. I'm a very competitive person.
9 - You can direct a video for any current band/act. Who do you choose?
Metallica. But only If they get their shit together and put out another album like Kill Em' All.
9.5 - If I met George Lucas I would ____________ .
Ask him what the hell he was thinking with Jar Jar Binks....


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Personally, I'd rather play with a party of aasimar, kitsune, and catfolk who love their characters and are really into roleplaying them than a party of humans who are human because they wanted an extra feat. I can understand restricting races in some circumstances, such as the desire to use them as convention prizes or making sure they fit in the lore, but I don't think that making them rare just for the sake of ensuring their rarity really makes the campaign better overall.
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ohh, what about a Reincarnation boon that let a dead character come back as another PFS Legal race - or apply a race boon at the time of Reincarnation.
Even if it's completely unrelated to how Paizo decides to handle race boons, I think it'd be really neat to have a "Reincarnate" boon that could be used to bring a character back from the dead as a random PFS-legal race.


text: August 12, 2019 5405 Saltwater Run, Wilmington, NC 28409 - PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY / TWILIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY August 12, 2019/ Adam Hawley Welcome Home! This home is in the beautiful gated community of Helms Port, the winner of the Real Estate Scorecard 2017 North Carolina Community of the Year! The home is the Pelican II design which offers 3 bedrooms down with 2 full baths and a bonus or 4th bedroom upstairs with attached full bath. The open concept floor plan is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen boast double ovens, gas cook top, tiled back splash, soft close cabinets and granite counter tops. Enjoy the Carolina Room out back along with fenced in backyard. The home has a whole home Generac system to give you complete peace of mind. Helms Port has a private marina, a club house, resort like pool and water access for kayaking and paddle boards.For the entire tour and more information, please click here.


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Time Schedule - Saturday 18th May 2019
08.00 – 10.00 Registration KMD 4:18:4 Odense
10.00 Rolling start
14.00 Last athlete to cross the finishline
Practical information
KMD 4:18:4 Odense is placed in Friluftsbadet in Odense. The race can hold 1.000 participants.
Your bib, runningbag, Swimcap and so on, must be picked up before the race.
You can register for the race at 8.00-10.00 am in the registration tent.


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1 Marva Whitney – It's My Thing
Big Daddy Kane – Mister Cee's Master Plan
Cappadonna – Splish Splash
EPMD – It's My Thing
Ice Cube – No Vaseline
NWA – Fuck tha Police
NWA – Sa Prize, Pt 2
Public Enemy – Bring the Noise
Special Ed – 5 Men and a Mic
2 Staple Singers – I'll Take You There
Big Daddy Kane – DJs Get No Credit
Big Daddy Kane – I'll Take You There
Big Daddy Kane – Word to the Mother (Land)
Eazy-E – Boyz-N-the-Hood
Ice Cube – Givin' up the Nappy Dug Out
Lord Finesse – Save That Shit
Naughty by Nature – Ghetto Bastard
Salt-N-Pepa – Let's Talk about Sex
Steady B – Analogy of a Black
3 Bernard Wright – Haboglabotribin
Ed OG – She Said it Was Great
J-Live – Wax Paper
Professor Griff – My Idealogy
Snoop Dogg – Gz & Hustlaz
Tupac ft Richie Rich – Lie to Kick It
4 Herbie Hancock – Cantaloupe Island
US3 – Cantaloop
5 Bob Dorough – Three Is a Magic Number
De La Soul – The Magic Number
Lovely post, I remember hearing the Bob Dorough in a second hand record store and looking at my girlfriend at the time and saying did you hear that?…and she goes yeah is that the original sample?, and I said it has to be, so I went up to the counter and said I will have that record you are playing please.
Sold, but sadly stolen some years ago.
Always like Paul Nice stuff, both mixtapes and beats.


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At Land & Heritage we have a particular passion for historic landscapes, whether they are designed gardens and parks, great swathes of rural upland and lowland, or industrial heritage sites. We enjoy exploring the many layers through time that have shaped a landscape, learning about what makes it special to people, and helping to improve how they are presented, interpreted and sustainably maintained in the future.
We often need to include buildings, archaeology and private collections for context when working on landscapes, and at times work on stand-alone buildings and collection projects.
Examples of our work in this sector include:
- Conservation assessments, statements and plans for the heritage sector
- Heritage Impact Assessments
- Garden & landscape design for new schemes, and within established historic landscapes
- Researching the history of woodlands as part of their management planning
- Interpreting old maps, archives and clues on the ground to develop deep understanding of a site
- Utilising knowledge and experience to enhance properties and visitor experiences
- Unlocking and defining 'spirit of place'
The new Pleasure Gardens at Leeds Castle are an ambitious project, which has seen Matt Jackson design 6 new character gardens areas within a 26 acre site. Care has been taken to harmoniously install the gardens within a Grade II listed park, with over 1000 years of heritage. We are project managing the creation and planting of the landscape, which has been designed to raise the horticultural profile, and to be enjoyable to a wide range of visitors.
Glynllifon is an internationally significant heritage site, with Grade I listed garden and parkland, and home to a large colony of Lesser Horseshoe bats making it a European SAC (Special Area for Conservation). As part of plans for a luxury hotel, Land & Heritage is undertaking the complex task of researching and producing restoration plans for the landscape, whilst ensuring that the bat colony enjoys enhanced conditions in which to thrive. Read more
Matt Jackson & Stephen Lees led a team to produce a comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for the Estate. The estate includes renowned beech woods, forming part of the Cotswolds Commons and Beechwoods National Nature Reserve, but also has an organic farm and a range of vernacular buildings. The landscape as a result has been noted as worthy of Grade II listing, and has been elevated within the general management of the estate.


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The participants in the group experience had each answered the Desire & Intent question−exposing in the "Power of 3" the flowing rhythm of unique, individual Impact. Pat, in the diagnostic style of her profession as a physician, asked, "What if all 3 of mine are equal?" I had to admit that I wasn't sure how to answer. So to offer something in support of her studious intent, I explained how this rhythmic power of 3 seemed to always provide the right order for the individual; to concentrate on that versus equality.
There are lots of actions we could take to pursue a work or a career, but we often don't begin, because we don't feel the grip, the connection, the current that can carry us across such a wide tract of water. −David Whyte, The Three Marriages
The rhetorical and rhythmic power of 3, while still a deep mystery to me, has brought my work to life. It was the singularity of my own Desire & Intent that provided the foundation for building−confirming and making real what I know.
I was pleased and honored when Dr. Pat approached me one-on-one afterwards with her 3 answers in hand. As she translated her physician pencraft, I was able to better understand the natural flow and rhythm of what she had recorded about herself. It was cool to watch her stand right there and witness her desire collide with her intent and clearly illustrate her Impact in this world−this presence and way of being in the life and work that she chose, and that had chosen her.
So very much was brought into Dr. Pat's view through the one word she selected intuitively to open this vista; "Wellness." At first in her eyes, and subsequently in the words we shared, I was privileged to be a part of this story, even if for a brief time.
Pat is an active example of someone living her Desire & Intent−her Trueness.
See companion truth – Our Inner Territory – The Freedom of Desire & Intent


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Transformation Education is an organizational philosophy and operational methodology for child-serving organizations. Transformation Education is rooted in two foundational beliefs. First, that organizational culture has the most powerful impact on promoting growth and change in the children, youth and families we serve. Second, that the thinking and behavior of the organization's staff is the most important determinate of this transformational culture. Consequently, Transformation Education is focused on developing an intentional, aligned and integrated culture that radiates the beliefs, values and life skills children and youth need to be successful. Transformation Education is a philosophy because it advocates a way of thinking by child-serving adults that leads to successful outcomes for children and youth. Transformation Education is also an operating methodology, because it provides leaders with concrete, practical tools for identifying, creating and maintaining a transformational culture.
Transformation Education is different because it concentrates on transforming how professionals think and act toward children rather than "fixing" the children's behavior. Transformation Education works because it harnesses an organization's systems, staff, environment and curriculum to provide an enriched and effective milieu for educating children and youth.
In more than a decade of implementation, the demonstrated Transformation Education benefits include:
1. Increased return to less restrictive environments
2. Decreased need for physical crisis intervention
3. Increased ability to manage difficult children
4. Increased academic proficiency
5. Decreased time focused on crisis management
6. Decreased child care worker, foster parent and teacher turnover rates
7. Decreased damage and repair costs
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This is a page listing links for things that we like or interest us:
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Also visit the UK's second worst anarchist website, Now or Never!: http://www.nowornever.org.uk/
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"Come, all you who are thirsty,
come to the waters; and you who have no money,
come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk
without money and without cost." – Isaiah 55:1 (NIV)
Besides physically hungry, humans get emotionally and spiritually hungry as well. The issue is not whether we are hungry and thirsty people; we are. The question is what we use to fill ourselves. Just as people who eat a corn-based diet will grow malnourished from lack of niacin, so believers who eat a money-based diet will grow spiritually weak. And it appears that many are turning to what money can buy as a way to spiritually and emotionally nourish themselves.
For instance, in 1998 the average balance on an American credit card was $7,000. The average household has 10 credit cards. Those cards generated $65 billion in interest payments alone at an average rate of 18.9%. It is no wonder that 1.3 million households filed for personal bankruptcy, unable to pay their debts. This is by design, since an $8,000 credit card balance, paid off with the minimum payment each month at 18% interest, will take over 25 years to pay off at a total, including interest, of $23,432. Whatever it is Americans are buying to satisfy their desires doesn't seem to be working— and we don't seem to recognize that it isn't working. We simply keep buying more.
Israel was in an extremely needy place on one occasion. They were in Babylon, in captivity, separated spiritually and emotionally from their home and their God. God called to them—the hungry and thirsty who had no way to buy the peace they so desired—and invited them to come to him. They had no money which could satisfy their need, yet God said to come and "buy and eat" (Isaiah 55:1). How would they buy without money? They would buy with belief.
God offered Israel, and offers you, all that you need. But what you need can only be purchased and received by faith. "Why spend money on what is not bread . . . on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare" (Isaiah 55:2). Emotional and spiritual peace are expensive, but they are free. Believe and buy all you need.
God's Promise to You:
"The peace you buy from me is guaranteed forever."


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Why Choose SUNation
After many years of working diligently as an electrician and electrical contractor, Scott Maskin and co-founder Mike Bailis ventured into what was then uncharted territory. From day one, their goal was to give customers the very best product, workmanship and service possible. Both owners are seen every day working to maintain their incredibly high standards. It is this hands-on approach that has made SUNation so successful.
- We sell you our solar systems, so you reap the benefits of available tax credits, rebates and special programs. The result is Zero Out Of Pocket (ZOOP) cost to you, as well as a host of other benefits not found unless you own your system.
- Our only installation is yours. That's how we treat our customers and their homes – and it shows in our over 70% referral rate.
- We use our own 100% experienced, trained solar experts (some with 10+ years of experience) – not subcontractors – to perform your installation, and protect your home.
- We never hit you with hidden fees or charges — we believe in total transparency.SUNation only uses the best, most-energy efficient, most durable solar products from the finest manufacturers in the world like LG, and Panasonic. Unlike Big Solar companies' 10-year guarantee, our panels carry a 25-year guarantee, often outlasting the roof itself.
SUNation has earned "Best of L.I. Solar Business" for nine years running, "Best Alternative Energy Company" for seven years running and "Best Green Business" for six years running . We rate in the top ten solar companies out of 500 on Angie's List. And we boast an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Need more reasons to go solar with us?
As of today, SUNation is pleased to be the recipient of numerous accolades:
- "Best of Long Island" in the Solar Business field for the ninth consecutive year
- "Best of Long Island" for Best Alternative Company and Best Green Business for 2018.
- Earned a spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list this year alongside the fastest-growing private companies in America
- SUNation maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
- SUNation has been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award for 2016
- SUNation maintains the highest rating for a solar contractor in our area by SolarReviews.com
- SUNation ranked number 5 in New York State, First Place of Long Island Contractor by Solar Power World for New York Solar Contractors.
- SUNation was chosen as the exclusive Solar Contractor for Solarize Brookhaven program is the only chosen solar contractor for both residential and commercial for the Solarize North Hempstead Program.
- SUNation has been named one of the "Great Places to Work" for 2016
- SUNation has designed and installed over 3,000 residential solar photovoltaic systems, drastically reducing and on many occasions, eliminating homeowner's electric bills by enabling their customers to power their homes with the sun.
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Plan N pays 100% of Medical Expenses (Part B Coinsurance) except for a copayment of up to $20 for an office visit and up to $50 for an emergency room visit. The emergency room copayment is waived if the insured is admitted to any hospital, and the emergency visit is covered as a Medicare Part A expense.
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Private Ryan Soca Starter Mix
You know it's nearly time to play yuh mas in the road when Dj Private Ryan gets ready to release his Soca Brainwash 2015 mix. While we wait, enjoy the Soca Starter 2015 mix… Download mix from: https://soundcloud.com/djprivateryan/private-ryan-presents-soca-starter-2015-preview-to-soca-brainwash http://djprivateryanmusic.com/index.php/mixes/view/185
DJ Private Ryan Post Carnival Relief Mix
The wait is over! DJ Private Ryan has released the one and only cure for Post Carnival Depression. To download: http://djprivateryanmusic.com/index.php/mixes/view/169 Features Kerwin Dubois, Machel Montano, Bunji Garlin, Farmer Nappy, Lyrikal and more. 1. Haunted – Machel Montano 2. Press a Button – Kerwin Dubois 3. Doh Tell Me Dat – Flipo 4.Lockdown – Kerwin(…)
Download DJ Private Ryan Soca Brainwash Mix
Soca Brainwash 2014 is finally available. Download it at: http://djprivateryanmusic.com/index.php/mixes/view/168 Per DJ Private Ryan: The Trinidad carnival season 2014 is in full swing so now its time for the annual Soca Brainwash podcast. This mix is your one stop essential playlist to get you up to date on all the major releases for the season.(…)
See live stream of Blaxx at Soca in Bsquare today
Catch Roy Cape All Stars featuring Blaxx performing live on Wednesday 19 Feb 2014 at Soca in Bsquare. Performances start at noon. Imagine Wednesday is up next at Bmobile sponsored mini concert series. If you can't make it to Woodford Square in person you can always listen to the live feed on boomchampions or watch(…)


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LAKEVILLE, Ct. July 18, 2016 – In a sport obsessed with numbers, Michelin and its technical partner teams will face a truly unique combination when they take to the 1.474 mile circuit at Lime Rock Park, July 23 for the Northeast Grand Prix.
"This will be the first time that we have raced here since 2013 and it is difficult to find a track anywhere to compare directly to Lime Rock," said Ken Payne, technical director motorsports, Michelin North America.
Lime Rock and the Circuit de la Sarthe, home of the 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit, illustrate the polar opposites.
"Lime Rock is the shortest track with the fewest corners and the shortest lap time of any of the circuits that we race on all year," said Payne. "While Le Mans is at the opposite end of the spectrum on virtually all measures, but by using the same range of MICHELIN tires at both, we learn different things."
"We collect extensive data everywhere we race and we learn a great deal about tire performance and extending our performance bandwidth by racing at the extremes with our technical partners like BMW, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford and Porsche," said Payne.
"Here at Lime Rock the cars are in constant traffic," said Payne. "The teams are in high downforce trim and need tires that deliver precise corner entry lap after lap. The drivers may do 60 or even 70 laps in a single, one-hour stint. Consistency is a big priority here, as they must frequently pass off-line, work through traffic and constantly put the car into tight spaces."
"By contrast, Le Mans is a much longer track with long straightaways and more chances to spread out," said Payne. "Le Mans is all about top speed, high speed cornering, consistency and extended tread life with the cars in a low-downforce configuration. There, we try to provide our teams with tires capable of two-, three- or even four-stints with no drop off in performance."
Michelin North America technical partner teams from Ford Chip Ganassi Racing (first and third) and Risi Competizione Ferrari (second) dominated the GTE-Pro class (GTLM equivalent) at Le Mans last month.
To illustrate, consider this match-up of Lime Rock with the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Lime Rock Park Le Mans
Track length 1.474 miles / 7,783 feet 8.47 miles / 44,722 feet
Number of entries 32 60
Track length/ft. per 243.21 feet 745.06 feet
Lap times 51-52 seconds per lap 3 min 51.1 seconds per lap
Pit stop range 60-70 laps per fuel stint 15 laps per fuel stint
Race length 2 Hours 40 minutes 24 Hours
Pit stops 2-3 25-30
For more information contact:
Brian Remsberg, Michelin North America
864-458-5908 or mobile 864-561-7459
John Love, EMC Strategic Communications
248-816-0106 or mobile 313-506-2114
About Michelin North America
Dedicated to the improvement of sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, manufactures and sells tires for every type of vehicle, including airplanes, automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks and motorcycles. The Company has earned a long-standing reputation for building innovative premium tires. In addition to tires, the Company also publishes travel guides, hotel and restaurant guides, maps and road atlases. Headquartered in Greenville, S.C., Michelin North America (www.michelinman.com) employs about 22,700 and operates 19 major manufacturing plants. Forbes magazine has ranked Michelin No. 1 on its annual survey of "Best Large Employers in America" for 2018. Learn more about purpose-driven careers with a purpose-driven company at jobs.michelinman.com.


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Halle Berry stars in must-watch series - Extant
I am always on the lookout for exciting new series as I go through most of them pretty fast while working at home. Since I have a mild case of ADHD (diagnosed only by judgmental friends), I have to have the TV on all the time or have another computer up while I work on another. This year, I started following Extant, Scorpion and Under the Dome among others.
Voted as one of 2014's Most Exciting New Series by the Critics' Choice Television Awards is Extant - a mystery thriller executive produced by Steven Spielberg. It stars Academy Award Winner Halle Berry (a.k.a. Storm to fellow geeks) as Molly Woods, an astronaut who is trying to reconnect with her family after coming home from a solo-mission in outer space.
Berry stars along Goran Visnjic (ER), who plays her husband John Woods, a robotics engineer heading the Humanichs project. He created their android son, Ethan, played by Pierce Gagnon. As parents, their characters have conflicted feelings about their son. Questions about his humanity and his actual emotions are raised.
We saw the first two episodes of the series a few days ago at Rockwell and I must say that it is off to a pretty solid start. While exploring a futuristic world and dealing with scientific advances, questions about human nature and the possibility of an alien life - the science fiction part of Extant is more plausible than say a bookshelf on a fifth dimension where you can communicate by Morse Code (I am still not over this one, Interstellar!). The title itself also offers a mystery worth exploring - whether Extant pertains to us or the beings that we are yet to discover.
USA Today's Robert Bianco praises Berry's performance saying, "She brings a dignity and gravity to Molly, a projected intelligence that allows you to buy her as an astronaut and to see what has happened to her as frightening rather than ridiculous. Berry's all in, and you float along." This actually extends to the entire cast as the acting matches every bit of the superlative production.
In the Philippines, Extant will premiere January 6, 2015 at 9:55PM on RTL CBS Entertainment. Catch it on SKYcable channels 53 (SD) and 196 (HD), on Destiny channel 53, Cablelink channel 224, and other provincial operators nationwide.


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This gives me the chance to brag about a few recent Packers pick ups. We start with a slightly rough 1970 Topps Bart Starr that I picked up for $1.00 at recent card show in Bloomington, MN.
|1970 Topps #30 Bart Starr
|2011 Panini Rookies and Stars #25 Randall Cobb Jersey Relic #053/249
Roger Zatkoff played linebacker for the Packers from 1953-1956 and during his career he made the Pro Bowl three times. After he finished playing in the NFL he started a company called Zatkoff Seals which still makes products ranging from o-rings to gaskets to oil seals.
|1955 Bowman #111 Roger Zatkoff


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If you spend any amount of time outside—hunting, hiking, camping—you likely prepare for unfortunate situations that can arise in the wilderness. Maybe you pack a small medical kit before you leave town, stocked with some antiseptic wipes and antibiotic ointment, moleskin and water purification tablets. You feel prepared to handle most common outdoor ailments and injuries.
Except for this: You're enjoying a brisk, quiet day in nature, far from town, and all of a sudden, you feel an unexpected sharp twinge in your mouth. Whether it's because you've taken a lunch break alongside a creek and bit into an apple, or it's a dull headache that's started near your jaw, tooth pain can easily ruin a perfectly good trip in the outdoors.
Be Prepared
Just like any other ailment or injury, it's important to be prepared. If you plan to be away from professional medical or dental assistance for a length of time, be sure you've packed the necessary items to practice general preventive care and to treat a dental ailment. Here are some items to put in a top-notch dental first aid kit.
- Dental wax rope
- Cotton rolls and/or pellets
- Floss
- Ibuprofen
- Oral anesthetic gel like Orajel
Something as simple as a piece of jerky in your teeth can cause sore gums, so floss is always good to have on hand. Cotton rolls or pellets can be the difference between a bad mouth bleed and a controlled one, while wax can help prevent discomfort and abrasions from partial denture work.
Dental Treatment in the Outdoors
A dental first-aid kit can be the difference between a enjoyable fishing trip and a miserable one. If your pain is dull and manageable, it may not be a reason to head home. There are other ways to treat a toothache or mouth pain in the wilderness, until you return home and can make an appointment with your dental provider.
- According to studies, clove can be as effective for pain relief as benzocaine cream. While you're sitting by your campfire, boil about a pint of water and brew, approximately, one teaspoon of clove for a rich, spicy flavor that quells a dull pain. If you don't have clove on hand, peppermint and green tea work well too.
- With a pot of hot water over a fire, swirl in about a teaspoon of salt and use it as a warm mouthwash to help reduce swelling and relieve irritation.
- Soak a handkerchief in a fresh, cold water source like a creek or a river, and use it as a cold compress along your jawline to help with headaches associated with TMJ, cool swelling, and treat discomfort.
How to Identify a Dental Emergency
A first aid kit is essential to preventive and on-site, immediate care in the event that you experience discomfort on a trip in the outdoors, but that doesn't mean you should ignore important signs of a dental emergency. If you experience bleeding, facial swelling, or a fever, you should pack it in and seek professional care, as these are signs of an urgent issue like fractures or an infected tooth.
If you're looking for a dentist in Anchorage to help deal with any oral health problems, please call (907) 274-7691 today for an appointment at Denali Dental Care.


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Excursions and Theatre Trips
An important part of the Oxford Summer Academy is its cultural excursions and trips to the theatre. All students take part in these events which offer a great opportunity to experience the culture and important landmarks in and around Oxford and London. Travel costs and entrance fees are included in the course fee.
Theatre trips often include Shakespeare plays, and these are generally performed in the gardens of Oxford colleges. Bookings are made in spring and are subject to ticket availability.
There are also 3 full-day excursions each fortnight, which could be any of:
- Roman Bath and Prehistoric Stonehenge
Students travel to Bath and visit the Roman Baths Museum and after lunch, go on to the prehistoric Stonehenge site.
- London - Sights
Students visit the gourmet Borough Market, the Golden Hinde, the Tate Modern, and finally, St Paul's Cathedral.
- Stratford-upon-Avon and Bourton-on-the-Water
A trip to Bourton-on-the-Water followed by a walking tour of Stratford-upon-Avon, including a visit to Shakespeare's birth place.
- English Seaside Visit
A trip to Bournemouth Beach and pier with the chance to sample traditional English Fish and Chips
- Windsor Castle
Students get to see this key royal residence and see the changing of the guard
- London - Museums
Students can visit the Victoria and Albert, Natural History and/or Science museum.
- Cambridge
This trip to Cambridge is also included on the OSA Plus course


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Honey Flows
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Little bees has been buzzing here and there everyday to extract honey for a whole summer. Now it's time for a good harvest! There are plenty of honey storing in the hives. Please help the beekeeper to gather honey. Try to gather honey from every comb by linking as less bees as possible. It's such a sweet job, right?Click the Rank button to check your score. When you finally pass all 18 levels, you can submit the amount of bees that you used. Try to use as less bees as possible. Come on and challenge yourself!
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WHat we do
We are a dynamic company, committed to and specialised in pest control for public bodies, companies and individuals.
We provide a comprehensive response to each of a person's external physical, chemical and biological factors. Our services are geared towards controlling the hygiene and health of facilities in terms of environmental health, disease prevention and the creation of environments favourable for health.
Why trust in Biopyc?
For a long time now, at our company, the orientation, knowledge and background of the client have played a role in each and every one of the organisation's decisions. Because of this, we strive every day to find new ways of benefiting from the media available or of improving in order to maintain our clients' trust.
At Biopyc we have a broad range of experience in pest control for public bodies, agriculture and livestock, the hotel and catering industry, sports and education centres, residents' associations, fruit and vegetable plants, hospitals, nursing homes, the food industry, sports facilities, logistics and distribution, museums, offices and individuals.
Our team of professional technicians has extensive knowledge, procedures and processes for evaluating hazards and offering treatment tailored to all types of pests.
Security – The dictionary states that this word derives from "secure": free from all danger, harm or threat. It is trust in things well done. It is the knowledge that everything will work seamlessly and without any problems in the hands of Biopyc professionals.
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Rodent Control
We provide electric shock treatments, maintenance programmes, and ISO rodent control programmes. We offer treatments in public sewage systems, monitoring according to integrated pest control guidelines and programmes, without the use of chemicals as well as integrated pest control programmes.
We guarantee electric shock disinsectisations to combat crawling insects (cockroaches, ants, etc.), any type of insect and treatment of specific pests, bedbugs, flour beetles, grain weevils, fleas, ticks, etc.
We disinfect changing rooms, swimming pools and sports facilities, laboratories, hospitality industry facilities, health centres, nursing homes, private homes, cooperatives and companies.
We offer cleaning, disinfection and maintenance treatments to keep facilities that could potentially proliferate and spread Legionella clean, and we implement customised prevention programmes, according to the regulations in force.
Termite elimination
Biopyc, an approved applier, uses the SENTRITECH bait system, with the guarantee of DOW AGRO SCIENCES and SANITRADE.
Sample collection service and delivery of test results for the control of Legionella, according to Royal Decree 865/2003. Quality of water for human consumption Royal Decree 140/2003. Quality of water geared towards animal consumption and/or swimming pools. Control of cleaning and disinfection of surfaces as well as environmental disinfection. And also of ready-made and specific meals on request of the client.
Water treatments
We provide advice on the treatment of water intended for consumption in areas of supply, livestock, the agri-food industry and companies in which water intervenes in the industrial processes, cooling towers, evaporative condensers, spa resorts, swimming pools, ponds and water tanks not geared towards drinking water in accordance with the regulation in force – Royal Decree 140/2003.
Hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) is a self-monitoring system that all companies in the food sector have to comply with. The aim of this system is to detect and control the specific hazards of a product or of its production process.
Bird control
Our basic ranges in handling birds are, on the one hand, their capture and control using cages, setting up nets and lures; and, on the other hand, the physical barriers to prevent them settling and nesting, such as wires, barbs, nets, and so on, in addition to anti-proliferative measures geared towards controlling the sources of food and the birth rate of pests.
The Indoor Environmental Service is an important activity within the range of services that Biopyc offers.
Our aim is to protect the health of people, establishments, facilities and buildings to guarantee the health standards defined by UNE standard 171330, securing optimal health conditions in indoor spaces, and those defined by UNE standard 100012 relating to cleaning ventilation and air conditioning systems.
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Anchors Stripe Cafe Valances feature navy blue anchors on a fog and white ticking stripe background -perfect for a beach house or to bring a touch of the sea to any room!
- Made in USA with American-made fabric
- Fade Resistant up to 1000 hours, Mildew Resistant, Stain Resistant
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Convergys Adds Meeks, Ups Sink
Wendell Meeks has joined Convergys Corp. as vice president of sales for its information-management group.
Meeks had been a VP for WhisperWire, which was acquired by Convergys in May.
In his new post, he will be responsible for new customer acquisition and revenue growth for "PowerSeller," Convergys' application for sales effectiveness.
Convergys also promoted Jim Sink to VP of North American wireline-program delivery in the information-management group.
Sink had been VP of customer experience for WhisperWire.
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Governors' Policy Regarding Holiday requests
Until September 2013 Head teachers have had some discretion when they have received holiday requests. The current regulations make clear that head teachers may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Examples given are absence for funerals, illness, medical appointments and examinations.
All unauthorised absences must now be reported to the Educational Welfare department, these include incidences where absence for illness has been requested but the school receive information that a holiday is being taken instead.
Parents/carers who take their children out of school without authorisation are liable to receive a penalty notice (fine) and in the case of either repeated unauthorised absences or those exceeding five days in total during a term; the child may be removed from the school's register.
Attendance information for the whole of primary school life is now frequently requested by secondary schools when they are allocating places.
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To re-add a deleted friend on Facebook, search for the person's name and send them another friend request. Finding someone on Facebook is typically accomplished by typing their name into the search bar at the top of the Facebook page. As long as the former friend has not been blocked, their name should appear near the top of the search results.
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To unblock a friend, access the same tab and click the "View All Blocked Users" link. A window will appear with a list of blocked friends available to unblock. It can often take a few minutes to a few hours for the unblocked name to reappear in search results. If a person has been removed as a friend or blocked, they will be removed from items on a personal page, such as in relationship statuses.


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I've recently fallen back in love with orange flavoured-chocolate (I over indulged on Terry's Chocolate Orange a couple of years ago and had to avoid the stuff for a while), and these dark chocolate and orange flavoured truffles are absolutely heavenly.
You need to make sure that you have a good few hours to hand in order to make these as they have to be chilled at various stages to set the chocolate. Perfect as little gifts, as sweet treats at a festive dinner, or to simply accompany a festive coffee with your bestest chum! Enjoy!
200g dark chocolate
200ml double cream
2-4 tbsp orange essence
cocoa powder (for truffle rolling)
300g milk chocolate
50g white chocolate
ready-to-roll fondant in red & green
icing sugar (for fondant rolling)
piping bag/small sandwich bag
1/ Break up dark chocolate into small pieces, place in a medium-sized bowl, and put to one side.
2/ In a small saucepan, gently warm double cream until it just begins to bubble.
3/ Remove from heat, pour warm cream onto dark chocolate, and whisk until all the chocolate has melted. Add orange essence a capful at a time to taste.
4/ Place mixture in fridge for at least two hours, until firm and pliable.
5/ Coat hands in cocoa powder to prevent mixture sticking, and roll into balls. The mixture will make between 10 and 14 truffles depending on how big you want them to be. Don't worry too much if they're not perfect spheres – they'll still look awesome once decorated!
6/ Place in fridge for an hour to firm up.
7/ Melt milk chocolate in microwave. It's best to do this in 10 second bursts, stirring in between, to avoid burning.
8/ Balance a truffle on a fork, spoon the melted chocolate over the truffle, allowing it to drip down the sides to create a smooth coating. Touch up as neccessary to fill in any gaps! Once all covered, place back in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to set.
9/ Using a dusting of icing sugar to prevent a sticky situation, roll out the green fondant on a flat surface and, using a sharp knife, cut out enough little holly leaves for there to be two per pud. Roll out three little red berries for each pud too.
10/ Melt white chocolate in the microwave, again in 10 second bursts to prevent it burning.
11/ Place melted chocolate in a piping bag or sandwich bag, and snip off a corner to create a small hole.
12/ Pipe a dollop of white chocolate on top of each truffle, allowing it to begin to drip down the sides.
13/ Top with holly leaves and berries, and stand back to marvel the masterpiece that you have just created!
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A variety of natural compounds help pin down the escape artist
Santa Rosa, California (Aug. 20, 2012) — Cancer may be the Harry Houdini of diseases — it often finds devious ways to escape treatment. Because cancer disables our cellular quality control mechanisms, rampant mutations that cause tumor cells to grow uncontrollably can also generate resistance to anticancer drugs. Even if 99 percent of the tumor is destroyed, that 1 percent can come roaring back. How do we knock out that 1 percent? By attacking the cancer from multiple angles, using multiple treatments and strategies.
"We need to outsmart the cancer before it outsmarts us. To do this, we have to find ways to attack cancer from many angles, so it doesn't have the opportunity to develop protective mutations," says integrative medicine pioneer, Isaac Eliaz, M.D.
Recent research has demonstrated a variety of multipronged approaches to defeat cancer resistance. One study found that a sophisticated botanical formula restricts the aggression of metastatic breast cancer. The in vivo study, conducted by researchers at Indiana University and published inOncology Reports, showed that a combination of medicinal mushrooms, botanical extracts, the flavonoid quercetin and 3, 3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) slowed highly aggressive triple negative breast cancer.
The formula significantly decreased tumor growth and breast-to-lung metastasis. The cancer metastasized to the lungs in only 20 percent of the treated group, compared to 70 percent of the untreated group. Also, in the treatment group that did metastasize, the number and size of the lesions was dramatically reduced. Significantly, these results were achieved with no toxic side-effects.
The formula's success against cancer may, in part, be due to the independent, anti-cancer properties of each ingredient working together to create a synergistic effect. On their own, medicinal mushrooms Trametes versicolor, Ganoderma lucidum, Phellinus linteus have been shown to reduce cancer growth and invasiveness. Extracts from the botanicals Scutellaria barbata, Astragalus membranaceus and Curcuma longa induce programmed cell death (apoptosis) and reduce cancer metastasis. Quercetin reduces cancer cell proliferation and helps suppress tumor growth. DIM, an active component of cruciferous vegetables, reduces cancer growth, migration and invasiveness.
Another natural anti-cancer agent, Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP), gives the botanical formula even more power against cancer. In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Integrative Cancer Therapies, MCP, a type of citrus pectin modified for enhanced anti-cancer effects, significantly boosted the anti-cancer actions of the botanical breast formula. When co-administered together, MCP significantly increased the breast formula's anti-cancer action, further reducing metastasis in highly invasive breast cancer. In the study, low concentrations of the formula decreased cancer cell migration by 21 percent. However, when co-administered with MCP, researchers observed a 40 percent decrease.
Another synergistic study paired MCP with the chemotherapy drug Doxorubicin (Dox). Published in the journal Cell Biology International, the study found that combining Dox with MCP increased the anti-cancer activity of both agents. This finding bodes well for many cancer patients, especially those too weak for normal chemotherapy regimens, as combination therapy may allow for lower doses of Dox with enhanced clinical impact and reduced toxicity.
"The common thread through all these studies is that anti-cancer regimens with multiple modes of action increase treatment effectiveness," says Dr. Eliaz. "We are learning that the combination of therapies can be greater than the sum of their parts and that dynamic botanical formulas with different targeted ingredients can improve cancer care and reduce side effects."
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Ms. MacLean began her career in Veterans Affairs Canada in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, and has held senior roles with Communications Canada, Health Canada, and Correctional Services Canada. She served as the Assistant Secretary, Social and Cultural Sector for the Treasury Board Secretariat and was later appointed as Associate Deputy Minister for Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
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Prompt: Critique something.
I know that Black Friday is coming. Last year I avoided it, most of my Christmas shopping was done by that point. But from online shopping emails, I noticed how great the deals were from both Canadian and American stores. I remember going to Banana Republic Canada's website and seeing all clothes were 50% off. That hardly ever happens at Banana Republic! The best price you can get is 40 % off and that's not often. In fact, it was odd to me that Canadian websites and stores were giving deals that were so good on Black Friday and they were better then the Canadian equivalent, Boxing Day deals. I like to shop, that's not a lie. But I also have this part of conscience that is telling me that whether we are shopping crazily on Black Friday Week or Boxing Week, we are missing the point of the holidays these shopping marathons are based around.
The largest difference between Canadian and US Thanksgiving is when we hold our festivities. Canadians celebrate the second Monday in October and Americans the third weekend in November. But I know for both nations, it is a time for us to be thankful for all God has provided us with in our lives. For the plenty we have in our wants and needs. We remember so many do not have 'plenty' in other places in the world. We give thanks to be alive and for the relative peace we find living in our countries, especially when places so close to our hearts such as Paris, are attacked by terrorists. We eat large meals and see our family, whom we may not see all year. But to be specific, Wikipedia tells me, the first thanksgiving was celebrated in the US after the pilgrims first harvest in the New World in 1621. The feast lasted three days and in attendance were fifty three pilgrims and ninety Native Americans. In Canada, we simply celebrate the harvest and other blessings of the past year during our Thanksgiving celebration. But I wonder how such a time of thankfulness has become a shopping race, to find the best deals. To think of all we 'want,' instead of all we have.
Every Black Friday or Cyber Monday we see Americans literally fighting over electronics and grabbing items from each other as if they were toddlers. People are pushy, loud, and not nice to each other. They think that if they act how they act, they'll get all the items they want. It is all about "me" and "I" or "my family." I have to say it is worse on Black Friday in the US, worse then it ever gets in Canada even though Black Friday is gaining force here. But I'm not sure deals will be as great this year with the fall of the Canadian dollar from near parity.
What ever happened to being a decent person, sharing, and being thankful for what you have? You may get a great deal but at what immoral price? What are you teaching the younger generations when you gorge on food, say that everyone should be thankful, then push and shove in Victoria Secret over a bra, of which you have ten or more? Or, was it worth it to battle through bodies and buy a TV at a hundred dollars saving?
I know some of you Black Friday shoppers are kind. And that every person just wants nice things for their families or theirselves at a good price. Maybe you can only afford certain items on sale, so these shopping days are important. Things are pretty tame in Canada but there is always the exception. And it's just my point of view, but I wonder how being thankful and all this merchandising, advertising, and worked up shoppers fit together.
In Canada, we celebrate Boxing Day after Christmas. It's origins lie in people boxing up their leftover food from Christmas meals for the poor. But instead, we shop with our gift cards and Christmas money for more of what we have, for stuff, instead of celebrating family and Jesus' birth; instead of celebrating people being together. I just find it a bit difficult, putting Christmas and shopping hauls together. I still shop and I still celebrate with my family. But I try to remember that when I'm out buying merchandise there is a way to treat other shoppers with respect, not like they're the competition. I remember that buying stuff is fun but only temporary. "You can't take it with you when you go," as the saying goes.Whether you can buy a lot of things or hardly afford any, in death we leave all our junk behind. We need to remember that there are people who can't afford are grand celebrations at Thanksgivings and Christmas. We need to give money and our time to those in need. To give presents to kids whose parents can't afford, or food to the family who can only go to the food bank.
I think if we were more thankful we could see how it is for some people to have so little, while we have a lot. For some people a tiny gift or a helping hand is worth so much. Little things like God, family, good friends, and health should matter the most. Without them all the 'things' in the world are worthless. So, be happy if that is what you have and if your basic needs are met. Happy Thanksgiving Americans and start of the holiday season for many of us. May you be thankful and gentle when you shop and generous with your time and donations to those less fortunate. May you cherish the life you have because you're a priceless person to many people you know and loved very much.