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An L.A. jail brawl left several injured after inmates separated along racial lines and fought.
The brawl took place Tuesday afternoon, breaking out at the Twin Towers Jail in Los Angeles. The racially charged fight raged on for a few minutes before deputies were finally able to regain control. They used a barrage of pepper spray and sting balls to stop inmates from fighting.
There were differing reports of the number injured, but it was reported that four were taken to the hospital after the brawl between Latino and black inmates.
"We cannot say how many of the inmates were exactly involved, but 62 were in the area at the time," Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said.
Whitmore added that the incident is under investigation, and there will likely be charges for the inmates who fought.
Los Angeles County has the largest county jail system in the world, housing close to 19,000 inmates each day.
Authorities said the L.A. jail brawl is not all that uncommon of an occurrence. Disturbances there and at the neighboring Men's Central Jail are common, but officials said multi-inmate brawls occur less frequently.
For jail officials, the brawls have become an unfortunate reality as tension rises among inmates, who are separated by racial groups.
"This is something that does occur throughout our jail system from time to time," said Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said, as quoted by the L.A. Times. "People in our jails are under a lot of tension … and it does regrettably happen."
Those fights aren't always just among inmates. In 2011, a fight broke out among Men's Central jail employees at a Christmas party in Los Angeles. Afterward jail officials conducted a months-long investigation and fired seven deputies.
Twin Towers Correctional Facility is known as the jail where Paris Hilton served time in 2007.
Deputies noted that they're still investigating the cause of the L.A. jail brawl.


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Entry Pattern M15 Timeframe Ema Low&High
One of the greatest patterns I am trading is called "EMA Low&High"
For this pattern I am usualy looking on M15 chart where the price is making nice pullbacks to EMA100
Normaly these pullback are making new HL in long trend and new LH in short trend
Let's take a look on this chart, trend was long, price made nice pullbacks to EMA100 but than after a nice long rally price breaked the last Ema Low. This is signal for me, trend is reversing and I have to take a look on fresh new supply which was made by the SOM where the breaking short swing started.
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Wild Foxes at LSU Lakes
I was just telling Pat a couple of days ago how much I enjoy walking around the LSU lakes near my home. I always see some interesting wildlife, mostly birds like ducks, egrets, and herons. Plus there are many beautiful houses along the lake with flower gardens and giant live oak trees.
Today as I was walking past the LSU President's House on Lakeshore Dr I noticed some creature curled up on the front lawn. And then it stood up and I realized I was looking at a fox! And then another fox came running across the lawn. They seemed unfazed by the presence of a human nearby, though they did keep their distance.
Researchers at the LSU School of Coast & Environment have posted signs in the area asking the community to take pictures and either tag on Instagram or post to their Facebook page with the location. They have also posted signs with information about foxes and asking that people please NOT leave dog or cat food out for the foxes.


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The National Federation of Republican Women wants to get the word out about gop-backed education reforms.
Along with nine Republican members of Congress, NFRW leaders highlighted their new campaign to educate the public about ideas such as local school control, accountability, and school choice during a Sept. 7 press conference on Capitol Hill.
The "No Child Left Behind" program "is a campaign of volunteer political action to show the American people that our public schools are the American institutions most in need of reform," the federation's president, Marian Miller, said at the news conference. The group, which has about 100,000 members nationwide, works to promote GOP ideas, elect candidates, and get more women involved in the political process.
The group also promoted the education agenda of Texas Gov. George W. Bush, the party's presidential nominee, at the event.
A Little Recycling
About 50,000 feet of Internet wiring used at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles last month is being recycled for schools. A broadcast-cable company has donated the equipment to help wire Los Angeles-area schools to the Internet.
The effort sounds like something that would make the Democratic presidential nominee proud. One of Vice President Al Gore's longtime goals is wiring every classroom to the Internet. And, of course, he's a fan of recycling, too, having written a best-selling 1992 book on environmental issues.
Two nonprofit groups, Tech Corps and NetDay, are working with community volunteers to install the wiring in schools.
"We need to take advantage of every opportunity and resource we have to wire classrooms and provide students with the technology they need," said Gary Beach, the founder of Tech Corps and a board member of NetDay, who announced the plan.
—Joetta L. Sack [email protected]
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This piano crosswalk was painted by a group of strangers with no training but a lot of harmony
Richard Glaser was scrolling through a Facebook group for his neighborhood in Rochester, N.Y., when he came across a photo of a crosswalk in California made to look like a piano keyboard. Under it was a note: "Why don't we have this?"
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3rd generation piano tuner Seth Winter writes a fascinating account of piano tuning as a career.
"So what do you do?"
Everyone gets that question, but the reaction to "I tune pianos" is nearly unanimous: "Oh no kidding! A piano tuner!" People are gobsmacked this is still a job. But they're always curious about what I do, if I do it by ear, how I got into the field, etc. Many friends have suggested I write about the lost art of piano tuning. And there's plenty to write about. In fact, there's an untold 200 years of piano service, plus a glimpse into how the business looks now. I'll do my best to share what I know about this unique — although household — profession.
Modern Piano Movers
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Piano Technicians Guild
The Piano Technicians Guild is the leading international organization for the betterment and education of piano tuners and piano technicians throughout the world. They continuously run conventions, both regionally and nationally in the USA. The conventions feature classes for learning for new and established technicians in all phases of the piano industry. There are also displays of the products, tools, education materials, etc. that are wonderful for the piano technicians. Anyone interested in pianos will find a wealth of information here. Take a look.
Music Education for Children Proven Effective Learning Tool
Making sure young brains get the benefits of music training.
A music program for city kids works with a neurobiologist to study the brain on music.
Dampp-Chaser Corporation
Dampp-Chaser, the leading manufacturer of Humidity Control Systems for pianos. Their systems are wonderful, they work, and they also care very much about their customers.
QRS Music Technology
Another excellent company with quality products that are priced competitively features player pianos, as well as other accessories for automated pianos. In addition, they produce a modestly priced line of pianos known as Story & Clark, and still produce rolls for older player pianos with the roll systems. Anyone in the market for music on rolls, a player piano, or retro fitting a player system to your existing piano may be able to find something affordable with QRS Music Technologies. Of course, Rich Goldberg Piano Tuning would be happy to offer assistance as well as installation and service for any existing systems.
Mason & Hamlin Pianos
Mason & Hamlin pianos are some of the finest pianos made in the world. They are owned by PianoDisc (see below), and have made some really classic pianos, both in sound and construction. They are known for their patented "tension resonator" system, which helps keep the body of the piano stay the way it was made. There is very little shape change in a Mason & Hamlin piano. Wonderful instruments!
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Steinway Pianos
Steinway is a world class organization, having built some of the world's greatest pianos for more than 125 years. Their name is synonymous with excellent quality, workmanship and service. Famous as the choice of many symphony orchestras, opera houses, theaters and many artists. Highly thought of by the piano industry and continues to manufacture and service to the high standards of the founders.
Yamaha Pianos and Disklaviers
Yamaha is a great organization, one that pursues excellence in products, and demands excellence from their employees and associates. They have a broad line of pianos, and computer players (Disklavier), as well as electric pianos known as Clavinova Digital pianos.
Anna Shelest
The Shelest Piano Duo, Anna and Dmitri Shelest, perform a selection from their latest CD, Tutti, Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, Pathétique III. Allegro molto vivace arranged for piano four hands by the composer. The performance was recorded on a Yamaha CF6 Concert Piano at Faust Harrison Pianos in New York City.
PianoDisc is a wonderful company that has manufactured extremely high quality computer players that are aftermarket systems for pianos. The systems are many, have been improved over and over throughout the years, and quality is never a question – always high!
AP Music Group
AP Music Group is a 24/7 music production business owned by my good friend Joe Vulpis. It includes AP Music Recording Studio, located in Englewood, New Jersey, where I recorded several tracks for my CD, ECLECTICITY.
National Music Museum
Located at The University of South Dakota, the National Music Museum features an unusual and extensive collection of antique keyboard instruments. The ingenuity and variety of their designs is amazing. You will be impressed by the superb artistry and craftsmanship on display here, especially considering the fact that these beautiful instruments were designed and built entirely by hand. If, after touring the website, you decide that you would like to visit the National Music Museum in person, you will find it in Vermillion, South Dakota. Contact information, driving directions, frequently asked questions, and hours of operation are available on the website.
In Sacile, Italy, 60 km (35 miles) north-east of Venice, Fazioli hand-manufactures some of the world's most beautiful and costly pianos to precise specifications. There are many options available, including custom inlays with any photo of the buyer's choosing. Just reviewing this website will give the piano enthusiast the feeling of "I want one of them, too!"
Another world-renowned piano manufacturer, with some of the most recognizable instruments and styles ever produced in this or any other era. Used by many professionals in both concert and studio venues. Known for their wonderful sound, strength and quality.
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Scott Brothers Duo
Scott Brothers Duo (Jonathan & Tom Scott) perform the Galop from The William Tell Overture arranged for piano duet by Gottschalk. Taken from their CD "Duets For Piano."
Billy Joel & Guests - Piano Man
(Gershwin Prize - November 19, 2014)
Billy Joel performs "Piano Man" with Kevin Spacey, Boyz II Men, Natalie Maines, Josh Groban, Gavin DeGraw, Tony Bennett, LeAnn Rimes and Michael Feinstein during the ceremony where he was honored with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song on November 19, 2014 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. The show premiered January 2, 2015 on PBS.
World's Oldest Piano
From New York City's WQXR comes this report on the world's oldest surviving piano, a 1720 model built by Bartolomeo Cristofori and housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Cat Sleeps Comfortably Over Piano as Owner Plays a Lively Tune
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Title: Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana
Author: Gwithie Kirby
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Forbes magazine is reporting that Columbia Metropolitan Airport was the third-most expensive airport for commercial airline passengers last year, according to a story in The State.
"In an article headlined 'America's Rip-Off Airports,' Forbes calculated that the average fare per mile at Columbia costs 39 cents," The State reported. "That was 9 cents below the nation's highest average fare of 48 cents a mile at Cincinnati, and 2 cents lower than Traverse City, Mich.'s 41 cents."
The State went on to say that the Forbes' report "debunked the perception that travelers can save money by catching a flight at Douglas International in Charlotte."
"The average air fare per mile at Charlotte was 37 cents, a penny lower than Columbia," the article said.
A key difference between Charlotte and Columbia, however, is that Charlotte has a significantly greater number of direct flights, which is a key concern to individuals traveling on business.
That's one of the reasons Columbia has had a hard time luring Fortune 500 companies when they have considered relocating their corporate headquarters.
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Stunning Places to Visit in Brazil That Never Cease to Amaze You
Shashank Nakate
Dec 4, 2019
Brazil offers some of the best tourists spots in the world. This part of the world is mainly known for its forests and wildlife. However, you can also visit cities with diverse architectural styles in this country.
A Diverse and Captivating Land
Brazil is a huge landmass of 3,287,597 sq. miles with diverse climatic conditions.
There are forests, beaches, cities with unique architectural styles and many other places worth visiting in Brazil. The diverse flora and fauna of Brazil is also one of the factors that attracts tourists to this South American nation.
Ouro Preto
Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ouro Preto first came to prominence due to the gold rush of the 18th century. Situated about 500 km north of Rio de Janeiro, the highlights of Ouro Preto are its famous Baroque churches and architecture, cobblestone streets, and whitewashed mansions.
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While strolling through the city, you feel like you have been transported back to the 18th century. The School of Mines and Metallurgy, and Museum of the Inconfidencia are some of its important attractions.
The capital Brasilia is the only capital city to be built in 20th century. It is renowned for its futuristic monuments and architecture.
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Important places to visit in Brasilia include the Catedral Metropolitana, President Kubitschek's Memorial, Three Powers Square, and the TV tower.
The largest wetland area in the world, at 54,000 sq miles, Pantanal is arguably the best place to see diverse animal species in their wild habitat.
A place called Corumba is the starting point for organizing tours to the Pantanal. Corumba is connected by air with cities like Cuiaba and Campo Grande. The jaguars, caimans, and capybaras are main attractions for tourists, and the period between June and November is best time to spot a jaguar in the Pantanal region.
Marine National Park of Abrolhos
Situated on the southeast coast of Brazil and in the state of Bahia, Marine National Park of Abrolhos was developed to preserve the diverse flora and fauna of this region.
The Jubarte whales are one of the main attractions of this park. Also known as singer whales, the Jubartes weigh around 30 tons and grow to about 16 meters long. Marine birds that you can see in this region are Frigates, Branco and Grazina.
Iguacu Falls
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Nearest airports are Cataratas del Iguazu International Airport (Argentina) and Foz do Iguacu International Airport (Brazil).
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Bernie Ridgeway is about to go on another investor road-trip and this time he's going to try to explain the potential impact on the mineral exploration game, and his company, of truly game-changing geoscience data management technology. Wish him luck with that.
Although if Dave Lawie's recent experiences in mining boardrooms are any indication, Ridgeway may get the hearing he's hoping for.
Not so long ago such widgets and gadgets presentations would have played fifth fiddle to talk of revenue and profit growth on the back of the seemingly endless mining boom. Now suppliers are positioning – some would say pining – for the next cyclical upturn. Few are doing it as well as Imdex.
The company's REFLEX drilling technology business, merged with the acquired ioGlobal about 18 months ago, is working with the Deep Exploration Technology CRC in Australia on next generation drilling and at-rig sample analysis technologies. Another key participant, Australia's internationally renowned researcher, CSIRO, is genuinely bullish about the DET CRC's work.
But REFLEX is also working on answers to the main challenge 'smart' drill rigs will pose to the industry in future: data management. It's doing this in enough ways to make your head spin.
Hence Ridgeway's looming test.
Lawie, geologist, geochemist and former ioGlobal partner, believes the company has a good story to tell – a case seemingly supported by the strong interest of exploration, mining and drilling company boards. "We are talking to resource companies and going into boardrooms to tell them what we're doing, and we haven't been thrown out once," Lawie said. "In fact if we schedule an hour-long meeting we've still been there three hours later talking about it. It really excites them because … they all have these pain points, they understand the problems, but no one is talking to them about solutions. They don't know how to fix it. And when they start to hear this story they see that it could give them lots of productivity improvements, and just remove a lot of roadblocks that exist in their organisations at the moment."
Lawie sees the data management challenge that exists today for exploration teams, and the one coming on the back of higher levels of automation and full application of modern computing power, as a broad one filled with co-dependent parts.
A large number of companies have over the past decade or so started using portable, in-field sample analysis instruments – typified by the seemingly ubiquitous XRF (X-Ray fluorescence) gun – to speed decision-making on drilling activity and market news-flow transmission. Olympus, a supplier of XRF sampling instruments to the minerals and other industries, is another key player in the DET CRC project.
A working partnership between Olympus and REFLEX has developed into something stronger through the latter"s exclusive agreement with Olympus to modify the software in its X-ray guns to make it compatible with REFLEX's (ex ioGlobal) Hub software and technology. Lawie and his
team have also made the sampling instruments simpler to use and more tailored to minerals-sector applications, which basically means they are able to validate sample data at the point of collection with virtually no manual interference.
The REFLEX Hub-compatible tools then shoot the data off automatically to a cloud-server and then to the computer screens of virtually any exploration data analytics centre in the world. The Hub is being used in the same way to retrieve sample data from the Olympus X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis system that is part of the Lab-at-Rig project.
"REFLEX as a company hires downhole survey and core orientation instruments to 80-90% of the world"s diamond drill rigs, all over the world literally, and has a support network in place that's able to support whatever drilling is going on anywhere on the planet, which is really a unique
proposition," Lawie told Mining Journal.
"An Achilles heel of some of these [portable sampling] technologies is that people can export the data they"re acquiring in many weird and wonderful ways, which can make for a horrendous data management problem. But if we just remove people from that activity completely – and one way is just not giving them any choice about how the data comes off the machine –by doing this the correct data just goes straight to the cloud and then it becomes visible anywhere on the planet.
"That opens up a number of interesting workflows which really help our users."
Configurable QAQC features also ensure bad readings or machine malfunctions trigger alerts in real-time.
"There is nothing worse than rework, especially when it occurs weeks after data is originally collected, and that"s how long it can take with manual systems," Lawie said.
"In everything we do we strive to push the point of data validation back to the point of data acquisition so that there are no problems down the track. You can"t do the really sexy stuff unless you get that basic data gathering correct. You can"t automate analytics on data unless the data is organised in the first place, which always come back to validating in the field and getting it right the first time.
"And then the data analytics needs to sit in the one place – you need to have a single point of truth. And then you can apply fancy analytics and information derivation from the raw data, and make it available to whoever needs it, wherever they"re available, at whatever time. And that"s
where the cloud environment becomes very important.
"But you need to have all of those components in place.
"The XRF solution we have out there now is the toe in the water, so to speak, but we"re going to build that fleet up. It"s getting good acceptance in the market.
"We're at the start of this process. We want to be ready when the market picks up again, we need to be set and ready to go. We are already seeing a pick up in the market and the recovery, which is expected to be slow, but looks like it has already commenced. "But, like I said, we are getting an extremely positive response now even in the current market."
Source: Mining Journal
Jul 22, 2014


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St. Louis, Mo., July 11, 2017 – Washington University in St. Louis graduate Lizzy Crist was selected as the University Athletic Association (UAA) honoree for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year Award, as announced by the conference office.
Crist is one of 53 nominees from NCAA Division III and 145 from all three NCAA Divisions. The NCAA Woman of the Year Award, which is in its 27th year, honors graduating female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in the areas of academic achievement, athletics excellence, service and leadership.
The Top 30 nominees (10 per division) for the 2017 NCAA Woman of the Year Award will be announced in early September, and the Top 9 finalists (three per division) will be selected in late September. The 2017 Woman of the Year Award winner will be announced at an awards dinner Sunday, Oct. 22, in Indianapolis.
Crist was named the 2017 Division III Honda Athlete of the Year and the 2016 National Soccer Coaches Soccer Association (NSCAA) National Player of the Year after helping lead the Bears to the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer National Championship. She was also the D3soccer.com Goalkeeper of the Year and a NSCAA, HERO Sports and D3soccer.com First-Team All-America selection.
Crist started 23 games in goal for the Bears and recorded a 19-1-2 mark with a single-season school record 0.29 goals against average. She also set the single-season school record with 13 shutouts, and tied the single-season win total. Crist led the UAA and ranked fifth in NCAA Division III in goals allowed (6) and goals against average.
She was named the NCAA Championship Most Outstanding Defensive Player for the second-consecutive season after posting a 2-0 mark with a 0.90 goals against average in two games at the Final Four. Crist helped guide the Bears to the program's first NCAA Championship in school history and concludes her career as the school's all-time leader in shutouts (31) and was second in wins (48).
Crist also excelled in the classroom during her four years on the Danforth Campus. She graduated in May with a 3.90 grade point average while majoring in biomedical engineering. Crist was the 2016 NSCAA National Scholar of the Year and College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) First-Team Academic All-America and All-District selection.
She was also a three-time Academic all-UAA honoree, and will enroll in the University of Minnesota Biomedical Engineering PhD program in the Fall.
Crist earned the Department of Biomedical Engineering Outstanding Senior Achievement Award and was the first student in school history to sweep the three major awards at the Chancellor's Dinner. She served as an undergraduate researcher in the transport and tissue engineering laboratory since 2015, and earned summa cum laude and Tau Beta Pi honors in 2017.
In addition, Crist was also a four-year student tutor for Engineering Student Services and a teaching assistant for Quantitative Physiology II in 2017. She also was named the 2016-17 William K.Y. and Anne Tao W Club Distinguished Athlete of the Year Award.


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The Best Hiking & Biking, And The Best Place To Stay While Exploring Kingdom Trails, Vt.
In our opinion, no visit to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom is complete without spending a day or more taking in all of what our majestic Green Mountains have to offer. For many of our guests, this means hiking or biking our vast network of trails that span the unspoiled beauty that is the Northeast Kingdom, and specifically, the trail association known as Kingdom Trails Vt. Our waterfront cabin rental offers the perfect place to stay while hiking or biking the Kingdom Trail network, or any other number of stunning hiking trails in the area.
Repeatedly voted among the top five trail systems in the United States, Kingdom Trails Vt., is located in East Burke, Vt, and is just minutes away from the cabin. For the biking enthusiast, Kingdom Trails Vt. offers a robust network of over 100 miles of trails for beginners, intermediate, and advanced bike riders. Day passes and annual passes are available, and bikers are encouraged to explore this unique collection of trails over private lands, before inaccessible to the public. What could be better after biking and playing hard all day, to come back and take a refreshing swim in our cold, clear waters?
Perhaps you are more keen to explore the area on foot. Renown hiking trails around the camp include trails on nearby Mount Pisgah, and Mount Hor. Breathtaking views are the reward to hikers who make the trek to Mount Pisgah's Pulpit Rock, where stunning vistas of the Lake Willoughby valley and beyond await. The Mt. Pisgah trail system is comprised of the North Trail, which is 2.2 miles one way, and the South Trail, which is 1.7 miles one way.
If you are short on time, explore the trails of Mount Hor. 3.5 miles of trails are made easier in part possible thanks to an old conservation road, which covers some of the initial ascent. Free parking is available for the trailhead on the west side of Route 5A, along the South end of Lake Willoughby. Mount Hor rises from the western shoreline of Lake Willoughby, and is easily recognizable by its sheer face, which drops into the Lake. These sheer cliffs that make up Hor have been designated a National Natural Landmark, and are also home to the several species of endangered arctic plants and are nesting grounds for Peregrine Falcons. Majestic views await climbers of both summits.
And of course, on a more lighthearted note, for our guests who are pet lovers, grab your canine companion, and head to nearby Dog Mountain, in St. Johnsbury, Vt. A one of a kind destination, Dog Mountain is home to The Dog Chapel, hiking trails and fish-filled ponds for you and your canine companion to explore. Leashes, of course, are optional.


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Join Simon Walker for an in-depth discussion in this video Creating a flashback look, part of Color Correction: Color Grading for Locations and Times of Day.
Having a stylized look is a classic cinematic method of talking to your audience.…And telling them that the scene they're watching now isn't part of the current narrative.…Just like cross-dissolve transitions can suggest a passage of time or a change of…location, flashback looks are a classic way to change the narrative structure.…So how do you create this effect and what are the rules.…There are some general conventions but there aren't any hard and fast rules.…This is my first clip the dinner date clip.…
I'm going to open up Looks classic method of doing a flashback is to desaturate and…go black and white. So I've grabbed a Saturation tool.…Saturation tools live in a number of these sections.…There's one in the Post section. But this one fits in the subject section…and I can click on it and bring down. The saturation.…What tends to happen though is when you see this effect they tend to be combined…with a diffusion effect. I'll throw in a quick diffusion onto this shot.…
And you can choose to have the diffusion apply to more than this shot or just onto…
Simon works with Adobe Premiere Pro and the Magic Bullet Colorista II and Looks plugins, but these lessons can be applied to any color correction workflow.
- How our eyes see color
- What colors tell the audience
- Making sure color is consistent
- Applying adjustments in the correct order
- Understanding how warm and cool colors frame emotion differently
- Isolating and adjusting skies
- Changing the time of day with color
- Designing interiors like an office, a hospital, or an interrogation room
- Creating fake depth of field
Skill Level Intermediate
Q: Do I need any plug-ins or additional software to perform the color grading work shown in this course?
A: This course demonstrates techniques that will work in any color grading software, including the built-in 3-way color corrector tools in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Avid Media Composer. However, the author uses some plug-ins for Premiere Pro in this course. While you can still get similar results with other tools, you may wish to try the same tools used in the course. If so, you can install Colorista II and Looks by Magic Bullet. There are free trial versions of these plug-ins available at the Red Giant website at https://www.redgiant.com/downloads/trial-versions/registration/magic-bullet-colorista-ii/.


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When our first-year celebration ended, I reflected on the previous year being a Finger Lakes Brewery. A couple things were a given: our customers are great, and I can't wait to see what the next year will bring. Now, as I reflect on 2016, I have the same feelings. The 2016 winter at the brewery was one of the highlights of the year. Coco's was our resident food truck for the winter. Collette and her staff braved some cold winter evenings keeping everyone's belly full! It was exciting to see so many locals out and about in the finger lakes during the winter and everyone having such a fun time. We had many local musicians play some outstanding music in our packed taproom, and they provided some very memorable nights. Aaron Lipp, Owen Eichensehr and Alex Myth, Not From Wisconsin, The Zydeco Trail Ryders, The Ampersand Project, and Jackson Cavalier are some high points.
Our Steuben Club meetings were fun and well attended! Club members experienced many new beers and food pairings. As a Finger Lakes Brewery, we are excited to start brewing test batches this coming fall, winter, and spring when the weather is cool enough to ferment them. (Our small, one-barrel test fermenter is not refrigerated). The Belgian Blonde Ale and Double IPA were the most popular choices among club members.
In April, we won the John Calen Award for Best Brown Ale in NYS, and The Golden One (a pale lager) won silver at TAP NY.
Our tank capacity increased significantly with an addition of a 15-barrel (465 gallons) fermenter and three new brite tanks. The additional fermenter will free up some tank space for new, creative beers.
What will our 3rd year bring?
There will be continued improvements in customer experience, beer, atmosphere, and careful, methodical growth without compromise! Our taproom will be expanded this fall allowing more space for our customers and an overall better atmosphere. Several new beers are in the works, not just club member beers, but also some new pale ales brewed with hops we have contracted for the next couple of years! I believe our beer tastes better than ever, but I can't wait to continue to improve our processes and experiment with new varieties of hops and malt.
Bottling? We get this question all of the time…Yes! We just received label approvals from the state, so we can begin releasing small-run, limited beers. Cans are possible too!
Food Trucks/Food: Coco's food truck will be our resident food truck again this winter. We also look forward to continuing to work with Milliner's Southern Smoke, Anita Pizza, The Lost Taco Stand, Triple J's, and other food vendors. I am also working on establishing some brewer dinners at the brewery!
Steuben Club: Meetings will start back up this fall and will continue throughout the spring. We have some cool plans for our future meetings…more announcements to come. A new custom shelving unit made out of walnut will be installed to accommodate all of our member glasses.
Thank you to everyone for a great year! We hope to see you at our two-year anniversary event on Saturday, Sept. 24. We don't just make the brewery fun and inviting; Our customers do too!


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As you know, I absolutely love all of my makeup and beauty products, but before all of that you need to take care of your personal health and hygiene. Your oral health being one of the most important, a healthy mouth leads to a healthy body. I will openly admit that my view on toothpaste and mouthwash has been that the supermarket brands do exactly the same job … Continue reading BlueM – Oral Care Products


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|Levels and Patterns of PCDD/FS in Air, Soil and Biota from Krakow and the Malopolska Region (Ploand)
|CHRISTOPH EUGEN; EISENREICH STEVEN; GHIANI MICHELA; MARIANI GIULIO; MUELLER ANNE; NIEDZIALEK JOANNA; PARADIZ Bostjan; SKEJO HELLE; UMLAUF GUNTHER
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|In the new EU Member States domestic combustion of coal and wood in small heating appliances has been discussed as a potential source of PCDD/Fs into the atmosphere. The existing Dioxin emission inventories from the old Member States-EU 15 are lacking quantitative information about their actual contribution to total PCDD/F emissions, since these type of heating appliances do not play a big role in the EU 15. However, high PCDD/F levels in ambient air measured during winter time in Poland indicated an important contribution from domestic heating. The widespread use of hard coal in Krakow for domestic heating makes this area appropriate for studying the influence on ambient PCDD/Fs levels.In a first study during summer and winter 2002 particulate matter in air from the city-centre (Aleje) and an industrial area (Nova Huta) in Krakow were compared to a mountain resort without industry (Zakopane approximately 100 km south of Krakow), in order to visualize urban and industrial impacts. The air samples of summer and winter 2002 showed differences in the levels of Dioxin concentrations and also in Dioxin congener patterns. At Zakopane the Dioxin concentrations were low during summer with a Dioxin congener pattern typical for long range transport and remote areas. During winter, the congener-pattern changed drastically and also the Dioxin-concentration rose about 40 times to the highest levels found at this study. Since there is no industry present at Zakopane, the use of hard-coal for domestic heating was assigned as the main source for the Dioxins in Zakopane air. The city centre of Krakow showed the same summer winter change: A rise of 20 times in concentrations and also similar fingerprints as Zakopane in winter, indicating that domestic heating with hard coal is the dominant emission source also in Krakow. Dioxin emissions from traffic and industry, which should be visible during summer as well, had only minor impact on the investigated sites in the center of Krakow. In contrast, Nova Huta showed no change between summer and winter. High concentrations were measured in summer and in winter and the fingerprint, which was different compared to Krakow and Zakopane, did not change. This indicated that Dioxins in Nova Huta air resulted from continuous industrial emissions close to the surface level from nearby located coke production and metal industries. In the study reported here, additional air samples (this time particulate matter and gas phase) were collected during 2 weeks in winter 2005 from two sites in Krakow. To extend the study on the impact of emissions on environmental pollution in the region, a transect of soil samples (the sink of atmospheric bulk deposition) and biota (spruce needles as an indicator for the bio-availability of airborne PCDD/Fs) were taken between Krakow and Zakopane and from Krakow to the east. The 2002 campaign on ambient air demonstrated a major role of domestic heating on the PCDD/F levels present in the ambient air of urban and especially rural areas where coal is used, but also diffuse release from industrial processes at Nova Huta may have an impact on a local scale. Thus, the comparably high PCDD/F concentrations found in ambient air of Krakow/Malopolska region do not seem to result in enhanced PCDD/F deposition into the Malopolska ecosystem (the concentrations of PCDD/Fs in soil and spruce were comparable to data available from Western Europe).
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The New Inn Roborough, North Devon - Gallery.
Photos of the pub,past and present,images of the new menu where only good home cooked fresh food is served daily,photos of live music,recent events and of course the locals.
Good Food Pub and great Wedding Venue in the heart of North Devon situated in the picturesque village of Roborough, nr Winkleigh.


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Azamara Club Cruises Unmasks New Brochure for 2017/18
Azamara Club Cruises' elegant new brochure is hot off the press and ready to take home today, unmasking an array of incredible sea, river and land adventures on offer around the world in 2017 and 2018.
Featuring more than 100 cruises, 200 destinations and 900 land discoveries for discerning travellers to immerse themselves in, the new brochure also boasts a range of new additions.
The brochure reveals an array of exciting new destinations for Azamara, such as Australia's dreamy Whitsunday Islands and sunny Portimao in Portugal. As well, the brochure unveils an incredible range of brand new special events and cruises, including the Cannes Film Festival, Monaco Grand Prix, a World War II Remembrance Voyage to Normandy and a New Year's Eve party in the heart of Sydney Harbour.
Azamara's hotly anticipated World Journey, which departs from Sydney on the newly revitalized Azamara Journey in 2018, will take guests on an unforgettable, round-the-world trip of a lifetime, calling at enthralling destinations in 29 different countries and treating them to world-class Azamara service along the way.
Azamara's unique range of shore excursions are also showcased; "Insider Access", "Nights and Cool Places", and "Cruise Global, Eat Local". These unique "Destination Immersion" experiences ensure guests delve deeper into the cultures, attractions, food and nightlife of the places they visit.
Complimentary AzAmazing Evenings are also back on the menu, including a classical concert amongst the ancient ruins of Ephesus and a magical performance beneath coconut palms in Ho Chi Minh City.
Azamara Club Cruises is back in Australia and New Zealand for a third season in 2018 and the new brochure is brimming with experiences to enjoy closer to home onboard Azamara Journey when she returns to our shores.
With smaller ships that can go places other cruise lines can't, the new brochure details the range of unique and new ports that Azamara Journey will call at in 2018, such as Hamilton Island, Port Arthur, Kaikoura and more.
The brochure is available now, travel professionals can call 1300 754 500 or visit cruisingpower.com to request their copy.


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AmandaBakes –
AmandaBakes is a custom baking service located in Litchfield County, Connecticut. We offer wedding and special occasion cakes, theme cupcakes, holiday desserts, and special order pastries for delivery to your next party or event. Contact her today for a consultation.
AmandaBakes LLC was started in 2014 by Pastry Chef Amanda Glover whose mission is to bring the pleasure of lovingly prepared baked goods to the community. Amanda is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. She has been a chef and pastry chef in the Litchfield Hills for over 15 years.
The Arts Desire –
Located at 97 Main Street, Torrington, CT, sisters Lisa and Jessica offer beautiful works of art, jewelry, unique home decor items, and gifts for sale in their shop, much of which come from local artists and artisans. In addition, their Cocktails and Canvases (and Cookies and Canvases for kids) classes are a fun night out, whether you're hanging with the girls, are looking for a different way to spend date night, or want to throw a birthday party for your kids. The Arts Desire has also graciously opened their doors for several events produced by The Desultory Theatre Club, providing a unique setting for shows from Pocket Vinyl and Der Vorführeffekt Theatre troupe.
Deadly Grounds Coffee –
Deadly Grounds Coffee takes coffee seriously. Dead seriously. Boasting their "coffee to die for," you can find them online and in select retail outlets throughout the Northeast. You'll know them by the hearse–who else brings your caffeine injection via a hearse?
No one. Look for them at future shows!
Firefly Hollow Brewing Co. –
Connecticut is home to many craft breweries, but Firefly Hollow Brewing Co. is near and dear to our hearts. Based in Bristol, Connecticut, Firefly Hollow joined us for The Hardcore Halloweenie Burlesque and Variety Show, where they poured samples of just 2 of the more than 2 dozen beers they brew. We look forward to partnering with them again in the future!
Five Points Gallery –
Five Points Gallery is a non-profit 501(c)(3) contemporary art gallery showcasing professional regional and national visual artists. FPG presents exhibitions in beautifully renovated spaces and has become an important cultural venue for the region since its founding in 2012. FPG actively collaborates with commercial, political, cultural and educational entities to promote downtown Torrington and Northwest Connecticut as an arts destination.


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8 Inspiring Latinas You May Not Know About
Meet some of the country's most successful Hispanic women and get their advice for achieving your goals
Marlisse Cepeda
Aug 15, 2013
Meet some of the country's most successful Hispanic women and get their advice for achieving your goals
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Whether they're filming movies like Jennifer Lopez or ruling on the Supreme Court like Sonia Sotomayor, loads of Latin American women have become household names. But you probably don't know about the Latina politician who got fired for testifying against her boss…and then ran against him for office and won. Or the media mogul who edited a national magazine at 15 and ran a TV station at 22. Click through to learn how these powerful females got their start and climbed to the top of their fields.
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1. Gisel Ruiz
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Walmart U.S.
Ruiz made company history as the first woman in the high-level role. Joining Walmart in 1992, she rose through the ranks, holding leadership positions in departments from human resources to labor relations. She now oversees almost 4,000 stores and 1.4 million associates. The Mexican-American credits her success to her encouraging parents, who met as field workers in San Joaquin Valley, CA. "They always told me that I could achieve anything I wanted, and the only barriers in front of me were the ones I'd create myself," she said when she accepted the Premio Orgullo (Pride) award at the 2013 Hispanic Federation Annual Gala.
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Nely Galán
Founder of Galán Entertainment and Former President of Entertainment for Telemundo
A Cuban immigrant, Galán is a self-made media tycoon. At 15, she guest edited Seventeen (the youngest ever to do so at that time) after writing an article for them. Seven years later, she became the youngest station manager ever at WNJU in New York. And in 1994, she started her own production company, Galán Entertainment. The Emmy Award winner has produced over 600 TV episodes in Spanish and English (most notably,
The Swan
) for HBO, FOX and Telemundo. She eventually became a president at Telemundo, making her the first Latina to head a U.S. television network. Her secret? "Once you know what you want, write down a plan to achieve it," she told
. "I like to plan for a year, then break it down to each month, week and day. Focused intention and small actions every day create results."
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Avon Products, Inc.
3. Patricia Perez-Ayala
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Avon Products, Inc.
Fresh out of Boston College, Ecuadorean-born Perez-Ayala landed an interview at Procter & Gamble in Venezuela, where she was raised. Despite her hope for a finance job, the company saw her potential for marketing and made her assistant brand manager for Crest. She stayed with P&G for over 20 years holding various positions, her most recent being vice president and general manager of P&G's Eastern Europe division. She moved to Avon in 2012 as the chief marketing officer, responsible for the global management of the brand. Never envisioning a career in marketing, she says that first job interview taught her the value of giving alternative paths a chance.
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4. Anna Maria Chávez
Chief Executive Officer of the Girl Scouts USA
In 2011, one year shy of the Girl Scouts' 100th anniversary, the organization celebrated a different milestone: hiring Mexican-American Chávez, the company's first Latina CEO. After studying international law at the University of Arizona, Chávez held several federal and state government titles, including legal counsel for the Federal Highway Administration and deputy chief of staff for Urban Relations and Community Development under former Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano. In 2009, she became CEO of Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, and kept the position until her groundbreaking promotion. Chávez's advice for budding businesswomen: "Take on new responsibilities and challenges, even if you're not sure you're ready for them," she told
. "By soliciting feedback and taking things one step at a time, you learn to trust your instincts and deliver better outcomes for yourself and the people you lead."
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5. Susana Martinez
Governor of New Mexico
Martinez has been a force to be reckoned with long before she became the nation's first Latina governor and the first female governor of New Mexico. At 18, the Mexican-American worked for her dad's security company and patrolled church parking lots—armed—during bingo nights. Later becoming a prosecutor, she specialized in child abuse and child homicide cases. At one point, she was asked to testify against her boss, her county's district attorney. Boldly, she agreed, but was fired for it. The political powerhouse-in-training then beat him in his re-election bid, ultimately serving four terms as DA. After her historic win for governor in 2010, Martinez said her victory meant that "someone who grew up in a working family, just a few miles from the border, can achieve anything."
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6. Nina Tassler
President of CBS Entertainment
Fans of
How I Met Your Mother
The Big Bang Theory
Criminal Minds
have Nina Tassler to thank. Despite her acting ambitions, she accepted a job as a receptionist at a talent agency, which fueled her desire to become a TV executive. Her big break: an interview with Leslie Moonves, then the head of Lorimar Television and now the CEO of CBS Corporation. Working with him for the next two decades, Tassler, half Jewish, half Puerto Rican, has transformed CBS's daytime, primetime and late-night lineups. Getting over 600 pitches a season, she's developed an impressive roster of shows, which also include
Mike and Molly
The Mentalist
The Good Wife
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7. Ellen Ochoa, PhD
Director of the Johnson Space Center
The sky was never the limit for Dr. Ochoa. Just five years after receiving her doctorate from Stanford University, NASA made her the first Hispanic female astronaut. She's had several technical positions at the organization and logged close to 1,000 hours in space—that's more than 40 days! Now retired from spacecraft operations, she became the head of the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, in 2013. Dr. Ochoa, who's Mexican American, is the first Latina and second female to earn the position at the world-renowned facility, which oversees the training, development and research of manned space flights.
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Santona, the only Latina on the McDonald's executive board, oversees the legal and corporate governance functions of more than 34,000 restaurants in 118 countries. She joined the company as an attorney shortly after graduating from the University of Michigan. Even the biggest McDonald's fan has nothing on Santona, who's called the company home for the past 36 years, holding several positions within the company's legal department. Santona's advice for others: Focus. The Spanish businesswoman told
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"Help, I'm stuck and my marketing isn't growing my business anymore!" is something we often hear. Business owners think that if they "just build a new website" or "launch an advertising campaign" or "post a Facebook ad," it will be an effective marketing solution. This article discusses the increasingly complex marketing stratosphere and how you can effectively leverage it to grow your business.


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In simple terms the law determines what we can and cannot do. But in life things are rarely so simple, the jobs in this profession help determine what is and isn't legal. Solicitors and barristers will advocate for the affected parties, judges and juries will impartially guide the process and determine outcomes. The profession is divided into two professional practice areas: solicitor and barrister, along with judges and various administrative support roles. A degree in law is also well regarded by non-legal employers and many opportunities exist for law grads who do not wish to practise law.
There are approximately 13,500 professionals working in the Law and Legal setor in Ireland.
No shortages have been identified for Barristers, judges, solicitors & related professionals.
Solicitors deal with a variety of responsibilities, including providing legal advice, acting as representatives in commercial dealing, managing ongoing cases and handling legal communications.
Barristers provide legal opinions on complex topics, research matters of law related to legal cases, negotiate settlements and advocate in court for their clients, giving legal opinions.
Every Judge will have served as a barrister or solicitor for at least ten years before being appointed. Generally those who have been appointed by the government will have many more years' experience than this minimum requirement.
The Irish legal system is divided into two branches, civil and criminal courts, which adjudicate civil and criminal law respectively.


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California's Ysabelle Cuevas has been uploading videos of her singing for the past six years, but it's her latest upload that caught our attention.
The 19-year-old Cuevas did an absolutely beautiful acoustic cover of "Closer" by The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey that has gotten more than 95,000 views since being uploaded to YouTube just five days ago.
"Okay, this song has been stuck in my head for days," Cuevas writes in the video's description. "I had to do it."
We're glad she did.
At just under three minutes, Cuevas' version strips the synthesizers and backbeat-driven original down to its rawest elements, with only her voice and sparse, bright chords crisply picked out on her guitar allowing the breakup anthem to quietly unfold.
The result is a beautiful reimagining of the song that captures its essence: the experience of heartbreak tinged with an ever-present ache for reconciliation.
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Commercial property practitioners and stakeholders have just under a week left to have their say on the draft text of the 4th edition of the RICS Code of Practice: Service Charges in Commercial Property (the "Code"), which is due to come into effect on 1 April 2018. This professional statement will replace the 3rd edition of the Code, which is the RICS's current best practice guidance.
In this blog post we look at what the proposed changes are and how landlords will be affected.
What are the changes?
If adopted, the new edition will do more than simply update the guiding principles. Instead, it will impose a set of mandatory requirements for RICS members and regulated firms, aimed at making the management and administration of commercial service charges more transparent, equitable and consistent across the commercial property spectrum. The increase in regulation is designed to ensure tenants are provided with clear information upfront regarding how their service charge has been calculated, to protect them from "rogue" landlords and managing agents and to reduce the risk of service charge disputes. In this way, the RICS sees the proposed changes as beneficial to both landlord and tenant.
Nevertheless, landlords and their managing agents should be aware that the new edition could result in some significant existing guidelines becoming mandatory, including:
- Restrictions on the recovery of expenditure which is not specifically in accordance with the terms of the tenant's lease;
- A limitation on recoverability to 100% of the actual cost of providing a service, unless the lease contains an express right to recover more;
- A requirement to hold service charge monies (including sinking/reserve funds) in a discrete bank account, with any interest earned credited to the account after deducting any bank charges and tax; and
- A requirement to supply each tenant with annual service charge budgets, signed statements of actual expenditure and details of apportionments between tenants.
There are best practice guidelines that accompany the Code. These encourage managing agents to act in a non-partisan manner and ensure the apportionment of service costs is transparent, demonstrably fair and reasonable and in line with clear policies. Tenants should be consulted on the standard and quality of services provided, and the focus should be on value for money rather than lowest cost in tender exercises. Parties are expected to be open to the use of alternative dispute resolution methods in resolving service charge disputes, and RICS members will be required to advise their clients that tenants should only withhold payment of an amount of service charge which reflects the actual sums in dispute.
It is worth noting that residential service charges are already subject to heavy statutory regulation and restrictions, most importantly by virtue of Landlord & Tenant Act 1985, sections 18-30. The draft 4th edition of the Code for Commercial Property borrows significantly from the themes that already apply to residential landlords and agents, including the requirements for separate accounts, the availability of budgets and statements of costs, and the availability of more in-depth information for tenants to review. What the Code does not do, however, is go so far as to promote pre-consultation (which is mandatory for residential major works and service contract appointments above a low threshold).
How will this affect landlords?
The draft Code may not in fact differ significantly from many landlords' existing service charge practices. However, the shift from discretionary to mandatory requirements reflects a concerted effort by the RICS to create a more uniform system for commercial service charges and increase clarity and certainty for tenants. A landlord's failure to follow the Code will not in itself absolve tenants of liability to pay service charge in accordance with their leases. Nevertheless, given the increased publicity and greater regulatory clout of the new edition, landlords and managing agents would be well advised carefully to examine their service charge accounting procedures and ensure they will be fully compliant from 1 April 2018, and to keep the mandatory principles and guidance in mind when negotiating service charge provisions in new leases. Although the potential legal and/or disciplinary consequences for failure to comply with the mandatory requirements are mentioned only in general rather than prescribed terms, given the binding status of RICS professional statements on their membership, landlords can expect their agents to be keen to ensure existing service charge regimes are fully in line with the Code as soon as possible to avoid any accusations of wilful departure from its provisions.
Tenants will be alive to the possibility that they may deploy the Code as a means of asserting that good practice has not been followed and that some element of service charge is not recoverable, or that the apportionment of charges is incorrect. The Code will not win them the point, but it may help them demonstrate that (say) an apportionment is not within the guidelines.
The draft 4th edition of the Code is open for consultation via the RICS website until 6 December 2017.
Authors: Matthew Bonye, Partner and Head of Real Estate Dispute Resolution and Judith Smyth, Associate, Real Estate Dispute Resolution, London
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GRAND RAPIDS — The reorganization of The Reed Group, the largest independently owned office-equipment company in the state, is sailing along smoothly following the departure of the firm's top executive.
Michael Reed retired as TRG president on June 30 after 32 years with the company that his father, William Reed, started in 1957.
Michael spent nine years as company treasurer and six as executive vice president before taking over the firm in 1988. Sales nearly tripled during his tenure. He is staying on with the firm as a consultant and is overseeing the construction of the company's new 40,000-square-foot building in Walker.
"It's been going good. We had a succession plan in place. The underlings here have pretty good experience in the business and have been managing a good portion of the business for a significant amount of time," said Russ Reed, Michael's younger brother and new president of the W.S. Reed Co.
"I think when he took over the helm it was a $12 million company and we were over $35 million when he exited," said Russ of Michael's term. "He came in as a CPA and was critical in the finance area. Tom and I have always been in the marketing and operations side of it."
Russ has been in the industry for three decades, spending 26 of those years at TRG. Tom Reed, also a brother, is now president of the Commercial Equipment Group. He has been in the business for 20 years, with almost all of those at TRG.
Russ and Tom are in charge of the daily operations of their respective companies, which, along with Reed Office Systems Inc., fall under the TRG banner. Commercial Equipment Group is the parent firm and Global Imaging Systems owns TRG.
Richard Peterson is the new TRG president. Based in Pittsburgh, he serves as a regional leader for the firm and Amcom, a Global Imaging Systems dealer in the Steel City.
TRG broke ground on its new facility last month, which is large enough for both W.S. Reed and Commercial Equipment. In fact, the new structure has twice the space both currently have at their two locations. Russ said both will move in on Feb. 1 and the shift would give both businesses a few more efficiencies to work with. Each will have its own section in the building.
TRG sells a full line of office equipment from names likes Toshiba, Konica-Minolta, RISO, InFocus, Panasonic, Ricoh, Canon and others. The line includes digital copiers, wide format copiers, color copiers, facsimile systems, document management solutions, digital duplicators, newtworkable computers, publishing systems, projectors, micrographics and electronic imaging.
TRG has a dozen offices across the state and 212 employees, including 60 sales specialists and 75 factory-trained service technicians, at those offices. And in the not-too-distant future, the company may find itself opening another office or two in a market that could turn out to be one of its most productive.
"We're classified as a core dealer for Global Imaging Systems, and as a core dealer one of our charters is to acquire other businesses like ours and expand our business geographically. So a very logical area for us to grow is in the Detroit market. We've never really been real active in Detroit," said Russ. "That is something that is high on our radar screen."
Russ said being an independent has its ups and downs. Trying to maintain the necessary margins while competing against larger companies that can buy cheaper can be tough. But having the freedom to make all the decisions instead of having those come from somewhere else has allowed the company to direct its attention toward its clients instead of an out-of-town corporate office.
"One key thing is the level of support that you bring to the customers and we're very passionate about that. Our customers' productivity — and it's a saying we have throughout our company — is No. 1 with us," said Russ.
"There are a lot of products out there with a lot of similarities. But making decisions on a local basis on how you go about taking care of your customers, or reacting to situations that you're in, is a benefit."
The industry has made more advancements in the past decade than in the previous four, back when William Reed started Commercial Equipment almost 50 years ago. Then the firm was a sole 3M dealership in Grand Rapids and the 3M line consisted of a small copy machine known as the Secretary Thermo-Fax Copier.
What separated the Secretary from others was that the 3M machine made dry copies in less time than it took competing copiers to produce wet ones that usually smeared. Today, the machines are capable of doing multiple tasks more efficiently, and Russ sees that trend continuing in the coming years.
"I think the future looks good in our industry. The technology is a fast-paced, ever-changing technology. As we can provide more productive tools to the end user, it becomes more valuable," he said. "Because it's so digital now, it's just changing a lot faster, so a lot of companies will need to make sure that they have the latest tools in their office."


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Many of you have read or heard about our installation for DIFFA'S DINING BY DESIGN which took place this past March. So many of you contibuted in so many ways – with construction, with objects, with financial and moral support — we're so thankful. Now we can show you what we did! Please look below to see our video and to see some of the beautiful photographs that were taken.
The shelving provides an architectural element to display Madame's collection. Square shelves are replicated in the square shapes of the custom-designed acrylic dressing table and dining cubes. Custom-designed chaise, cushions and bench add a contrasting soft texture.
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Cats are amazing creatures, and they can be wonderful pets. Cat owners need to learn proper cat care and learn all that they can so that their companion can live a fulfilling and healthy life. Read this article carefully if you want great advice on cat care.
If your cat is older or sick, a heating pad may provide comfort. Bake a one-foot tile made from terra cotta in the oven at 200 degrees F for around 15 to 20 minutes. Put it inside a cloth and place underneath your feline's blanket or bed. Replace it every three hours or so.
Never use a product on your cat that is intended for dogs. They can have very strong and possibly negative reactions to dog products. When it comes to flea products this is particularly true. Using dog flea products on your cat can kill them. If you own a dog, and they've been given a flea treatment, you should separate them from your cat for a few hours.
When it comes to litter boxes, placement is everything. Don't put it close to your cat's food or in an area that gets too much traffic. Put it in a ventilated area to reduce odors. Both you and your cat will reap its benefits.
Your cat most likely spends quite a bit of time grooming. When your cat has long hair, this can cause hairballs. To help your cat out with this problem, try buying him special food. Some cat foods are specially formulated to help reduce hairballs, which is good for both you and your pet.
Use quality food to prevent crystals from forming in a cat's urine. Passing crystals is very painful for your cat, and the vet's bill will be painful for you. Choose a low magnesium food. Consult the ingredient list. Products that have fish in them have more magnesium usually when compared to products with poultry.
Remember to take care of your cat's ears if you travel with him. Cats tend to prefer gentle sounds during the day. Keep your music off, and talk to your cat instead.
When you buy a small kitty for your children, set the boundaries ahead of time. Let them know which rooms and areas your cats should not be in. If you want to have an indoor cat, explain to your children that they cannot let it go outside. Setting rules in advances ensures understanding.
As previously mentioned, cats are great pets. However, in order to enjoy your cat, you need to educate yourself on how to best care for it. Keep this information handy, so that you can refer back to it from time to time. This will definitely please your cat.


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In the mid-1980's, The Cathouse in Hollywood, California, hosted some of the best rock bands to make it on MTV and get played on the radio.
Thanks to KNAC and the one and only Riki Rachtman, rock bands like Faster Pussycat, L.A. Guns, Skid Row, Bang Tango, and Guns N' Roses, all played at the world famous Cathouse.
Let's fast forward to August 15, 2015 in Irvine, California for some of those great rock bands of the 80's who rocked two stages at Irvine Meadows (Verizon Wireless Amphitheater) for Cathouse Live. Bands like BulletBoys, Bang Tango, Trixter and Gilby Clarke played the side stage where temperatures reached up to one hundred degrees in a major heat wave for Southern California. Throughout the day, people were drinking water, water and more water. Unfortunately, a few people had too much alcohol and didn't make it through the whole show.
The main stage kicked ass with Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Tom Keifer (Cinderella), Dokken, L.A.Guns, Faster Pussycat, and Extreme. It was great to hear some of the songs I grew up listing to as a high school kid, like 'Piece of Me' (Skid Row), 'Shelter Me' (Cinderella), 'Balled Of Jane' (L.A. Guns), 'House Of Pain' (Faster Pussycat) and 'More Than Words'(Extreme).
There was plenty of food, drinks, 80's metal merchandise, spandex, tons of makeup, plus a few mullets. I even saw a few families with their kids showing them what it was like to attend an 80's rock concert. I hope they make this a yearly event and move it to Hollywood or L.A. where it belongs. I want to thank Kristine Ashton-Magnuson for the credentials… You Rock! And Big Big Thanks to Riki Rachtman and everyone who helped put this show together… YOU ALL ROCK! LONG LIVE 80's METAL!!!!! -Ralph
METAL SHOP Rocks attended the announcement of the 2013 Revolver Golden Gods Awards nominees at The Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood in Los Angeles, California.
This will be the fifth year of the award show and it will take place on Thursday, May 2 at Club Nokia in Downtown L.A. The Golden Gods will be broadcast live on X Box Live and will also stream live on Revolver Magazine's Facebook page.
To announce the nominees, host Chris Jericho was on hand, along with Sebastian Bach, Scott Ian (Anthrax), Zakk Wylde and others. Halestorm performed a special live set, including a guest appearance by Sebastian Bach on a cover of the Skid Row classic "Slave to the Grind."
Fans everywhere can cast their vote to decide who will take home the awards for "Best Guitarist" (presented by Epiphone®), "Best Drummer" (presented by Drum Workshop®), "Best Vocalist" (presented by Rockstar Energy Drink®), "Album of the Year" (presented by Orange Amplification®), "Song of the Year," "Best Live Band" (presented by Samson®/Zoom®), "Best New Talent," "Most Metal Athlete" (presented by Roadrunner Records®), "Comeback of the Year," "Paul Gray Best Bassist" (presented by Dean Markley®) and "Most Dedicated Fans" (presented by Xbox LIVE®). Voting is currently open at GoldenGodsAwards.com and ends on April 15.
The Ronnie James Dio Lifetime Achievement Award (presented by Ernie Ball®) will go to hard-rock and metal icons METALLICA, who will release the 3D movie Through the Never in August. (Previous honorees include RUSH, MÖTLEY CRÜE, Lemmy Kilmister of MOTÖRHEAD and Ozzy Osbourne.) Metallica's Lars Ulrich commented, "Since the Revolver Golden Gods Awards is fast becoming THE most rocking awards ceremony in the hard rock world, we are beyond psyched to be at the receiving end of this shout out and in the distinguished company of Rush, Lemmy, Ozzy and Motley Crue. I was hanging out and presenting at the shenanigans two years ago and the energy in the room and the vibe backstage was beyond fucking cool, so Metallica is chomping at the bit to partake in this year's event. Once again, we are honored to be recognized as achievers (!!) and we can't wait to get up and jam onstage and sweat for and on everybody gathered."
The Riff Lord Award (presented by EMG Pickups®) is given each year to a legendary guitarist in the field of hard rock & heavy metal. This year it's going to none other than Black Sabbath axeman, Tony Iommi, who had this to say about the honor, "What a great honour to receive the Golden Gods Riff Lord Award for 2013, especially with our new Sabbath album coming out. I hope there will be some new favorite riffs in these songs." Slash of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver won the award last year.
Adding to the celebration, the 2013 REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS SHOW will feature one-of-a-kind special performances and collaborations that honor both the past, present and future of heavy music. The night's hard-rocking musical performances will include sets by Metallica and Anthrax, with more performers to be announced in the coming weeks.
Returning as well is the "Black Carpet" pre-show that will be hosted by legendary heavy-metal frontmen Sebastian Bach and Dee Snider. Bach and Snider will be interviewing all the nominees, honorees and performers on the Revolver Black Carpet before show time for the special, which will air on both AXS TV and Xbox LIVE.
Looking forward to the show in May… in the meantime Click Here for the nominees and to cast your vote. Below are a few photos of the presser. -Ralph.


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Lara Morgan, founder and Managing Director of Pacific Direct, attended BGP in 1999. Lara relocated to England from Hong Kong in 1991 with a plan to establish a business selling toiletries produced in China to hotels. Today Pacific Direct is a top player in its field, supplying a wide range of toiletries and accessories to the hospitality and aviation industries around the world.
Lara took part in BGP because she needed to enhance her own development as a manager, and to give her the time to step back and review the business after eight hectic years.
Since participating in BGP, Pacific Direct has quadrupled in size and been recognised as the 57th fastest growing company in the UK. Lara has been a finalist in "Entrepreneur of the Year" and was 2005 runner-up for Veuve Cliquot's Businesswoman of the Year.
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In the three months to November, the number of people out of work in the UK fell by 58,000 to 1.91m - its lowest level for more than six years.
The unemployment rate now stands at 5.8 per cent of the adult working population, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.
Here in North Norfolk, unemployment has continued to fall, with the out-of-work claimant count standing at 570 in December, down from 1,382 when Labour left office in 2010. The youth claimant count has also fallen from 405 in May 2010 to 180 in December.
North Norfolk MP Norman Lamb said:
"Today's larger than expected fall in unemployment shows that our recovery remains on track here in North Norfolk.
"Because the Liberal Democrats are in government, the country has a recovery plan that has job creation at its heart - only we can keep the recovery on track. Earnings are continuing to outstrip inflation, and the benefits of the recovery are starting to flow into people's wage packets.
"But we shouldn't be complacent: Britain's recovery is threatened by weak economies in Europe and slowing growth in key emerging markets. It is more important than ever that we remain focused on our plan to rebuild our economy fairly."
Liberal Democrat Business Secretary Vince Cable said:
"Today we've had another set of encouraging employment figures, which show that the strong performance of the labour market has been broadly spread.
"This has led to an almost record share of the UK working age population being in work. Equally important is that we are now seeing above inflation wage increases for workers' pay.
"However, there is no doubt that more needs to be done. Youth unemployment remains too high. That is why we will continue to encourage firms to invest in the UK and equip British workers with the skills they need to compete in the jobs market."


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