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I think readers of this blog are familiar enough with Terence Moore at this point. He's sort of my new Joe Morgan. He hates instant replay, thinks team celebrations are not exciting anymore, and doesn't understand Scott Boras drives a hard bargain for his free agent clients. Now Terence is talking about "forever" contracts and how they are a great idea...except when they aren't. Terence not surprisingly gets the "forever" contract that Evan Longoria signed with the Rays confused with long-term contracts MLB teams sign free agents to. Longoria's contract is an example of a team signing a player it drafted to a long-term deal, while teams that sign free agents to a long-term contract are just signing a free agent to a long-term contract. There is a difference in perception among fans and the public alike. It's all the same to Terence and he doesn't find it important to write a column that is coherent and accurate on the topic discussed without ruining his own argument. Who cares if Terence is talking in generalities or compares Longoria's contract to non-analogous situations? You get his point. "Forever" contracts are good, unless they aren't.
The Tampa Bay Rays just did the right thing by signing Evan Longoria to one of those "forever" contracts. Thus a question:
How will Evan Longoria project out to the ages of 35-37? I don't really know but I look forward to a discussion by Terenc---
What's taking the Washington Nationals so long?
Spoiler alert: Terence Moore will soon refer to the free agent contracts signed by Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder as one of these "forever" contracts when they aren't. There are two major differences in the contract Longoria signed and Pujols/Fielder signed. Pujols/Fielder signed contracts as free agents, which is something Longoria was not, and they didn't sign these "forever" contracts with the team that signed them. The situations are not analogous. I spoil this fun revelation to point out two things:
1. The Nationals did sign Ryan Zimmerman to a contract that runs until he is 36 years old. So they have some history of signing their players to so-called "forever" contracts, providing the player and the player's agent are amenable to this of course.
2. Terence is wrong on every account. If he includes a free agent contract as a "forever" contract then the Nationals Jayson Werth to a "forever" contract two years ago. Of course, this contract isn't analogous to Longoria's contract, so Terence is wrong on two counts.
They should do the same with Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg.
I mean this in the nicest way possible, but is Terence Moore slow? Does he not follow baseball? Why don't the Nationals sign Strasburg and Harper to lifetime contracts? Two words why. Scott Boras. When was the last time Boras encouraged one of his elite baseball clients to sign a team-friendly deal or even re-sign with his current team and forgo free agency? I can't recall a time when Boras has advised his clients to do either of these things. Boras clients have signed deals with their current team, but he doesn't advise it. So outside of even having a discussion on what the terms of this contract would be for these two players, how would the Nationals even give Strasburg or Harper a "forever" contract if their agent suggests they don't sign one? Not to mention, Harper is 20 years old. A "forever" contract for him would be 15 years worth. That's quite a commitment. Not to further mention, Stephen Strasburg is just coming off Tommy John surgery. Giving him a seven year deal right now is a bit of a risk, even if Scott Boras would recommend Strasburg sign this long-term deal, which he probably wouldn't do.
Inquiring minds have a similar question for the New York Yankees
regarding Robinson Cano. With their prized second baseman due to become a
free agent after next season, why not give him a Longoria deal now,
Well, Cano is three years older than Longoria, the Yankees extended him in 2008, and his agent? Scott Boras. I'm seeing a trend here and it is a trend that Terence Moore doesn't seem capable of noticing in his columns. Scott Boras clients don't exactly sign "forever" deals prior to free agency nor do they give discounts to their current team. It is fun for Terence to ask questions for others to answer and refuse to work hard enough to get the answer for himself.
Plus, the combination of the baseball gods, Tony Bennett (as in, "I left
my heart ...") and common sense knows that Buster Posey deserves a
lifetime contract with the San Francisco Giants.
Of course, it isn't like Posey plays catcher, the position on the baseball field hardest on the body. He'll hold up fine and can play first base if need be. Where's his $200 million contract?
Mike Trout? I'm not saying his monster season as a rookie was a fluke,
but before the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim think of committing to
Trout like the Rays did to Longoria, they need to wait a little while --
like until the middle of next season.
But that Bryce Harper? He's for real. Who cares Harper has been in the majors as long as Trout? Terence doesn't know enough about Trout to say he deserves a "forever" contract, but he's seen enough of Bryce Harper to know he needs a contract extension immediately. Throw in the fact Terence also believes Stephen Strasburg, a pitcher coming off major arm surgery, should also get a "forever" deal and I'm not sure how he can't think the same for Mike Trout.
So in summary, Mike Trout shouldn't be signed to a "forever" contract because Terence Moore doesn't have enough proof he is for real yet, but Bryce Harper, it's a shame he hasn't signed a 15 year deal with the Nationals yet. Nevermind the logic of randomly differentiating between two similarly-aged rookies who both play the outfield by saying one deserves a long-term contract NOW and the other does not. Logic is overrated.
Mike Trout almost won the MVP in his first season in the majors, as well as plays in the American League, while Bryce Harper plays in the National League. If both players were signed to long-term deals, at worst the Angels know they can play Trout at DH, but if something happened to Harper over the long-term to where he wasn't excellent on defense anymore the Nationals don't have such a chance to put him at the DH. So if you put a gun to my head, I would say Trout probably should get a "forever" contract over Harper.
These "forever" contracts work.
Well, most of the time. They are good for the player, because they
guarantee that player a designated amount of income for long stretches,
regardless of that player's ups and downs through it all.
It's not always good for the player because it also buys out their arbitration years. Not only because arbitration is the gift that keeps on taking from teams (I'm just bitter from seeing how much money in arbitration Jeff Francoeur received to be a shitty hitter), it also means a player could be reducing how much money he could make in the prime years of his career since most players would normally go to arbitration in their mid-20's.
They are also good for the team, because if that player becomes even
more prolific on the field, it saves the team from losing the player
through free agency or having to engage in future bidding wars.
Of course it is also tying up payroll for the future which could cause a team to be forced to trade these players below market value due to the money they are being paid. This doesn't happen too often (a player signing a deal 1-2 years after being in the majors and then not playing well to the point he gets traded), but there is still some risk involved with buying out a player's arbitration years.
Indians ownership agreed with Hart, and then he gave his version of
"forever" deals to the likes of Albert Belle, Kenny Lofton, Jim Thome,
Carlos Baerga, Omar Vizquel, Manny Ramirez and Charles Nagy.
These silly facts that always get in the way of Terence Moore's point, can't they just go away? Terence Moore is either misremembering or outright lying here. I'll let you decide which.
-I'm pretty sure Manny Ramirez was never signed to a long-term contract with the Indians. He seems to have left for Boston right after he had his service time with the Indians in. Either way, if the Indians thought they signed him to a "forever" deal they did a shitty job of actually doing it because Ramirez was playing for the Boston Red Sox at the age of 29. Maybe "forever" only goes to the age of 29 in Terence Moore's world.
-Albert Belle also left the Cleveland Indians before "forever" had ended. It seems he played for them until he was 29 years old and had joined the Chicago White Sox by the age of 30.
-Kenny Lofton was traded to the Braves before he could hit free agency in the mid-1990's and then was signed by the Indians in free agency. I'm not sure if you would consider that signing him to a "forever" deal or not since the Indians traded him initially.
-Carlos Baerga was traded by the Indians at the age of 27 and then was signed by the Cardinals as a free agent. Again, if the Indians intended to give Baerga a "forever" deal, they did a crappy job of actually doing it.
So I don't completely understand how Terence Moore thinks these players were signed to "forever" deals by the Indians when it seems few of the players he listed actually were re-signed to long-term contracts.
Even though the Milwaukee Brewers haven't precisely duplicated the
Indians' model under Hart, they did give a "forever" contract to Ryan
Braun. The same goes for the Colorado Rockies with Troy Tulowitzki, the
Angels with Albert Pujols, the Detroit Tigers with Prince Fielder and
the Cincinnati Reds with Joey Votto.
No. Not at all. The Angels and Tigers didn't give Pujols/Fielder "forever" deals. They signed these two players in free agency. There is a huge difference. An analogous situation to Evan Longoria would be if a team drafted a player and then re-signed him before he hit free agency. In fact, the Cardinals did sign Pujols to a "forever" deal, but then it ran out and he signed the Cardinals. The Tigers just signed Fielder in free agency. It's clear Terence took about five minutes to write this column without doing any thinking about what he was writing or checking to see if his facts were correct.
Bottom line: If you know somebody is a lasting star (or at least you think he is), why not sign him for the long run?
Great point. Here's a better point. If you know a player on another team is going to be a lasting star, why not just trade for him? It's not like there is a cost to acquire a player just like there isn't a cost to sign a player to a long-term contract.
Terence Moore has no concept of a budget and how a General Manager plans payroll.
As MLB.com's Adam Berry wrote earlier this season: "Those lower-payroll
clubs can't afford to make a huge free-agent investment then see it
fail, but they can realistically risk a $10 million-$13 million
This fails no matter whether this is $10 million-$13 million per year or over the length of a contract. In that case, the Giants should ask Buster Posey if he wants a contract worth 6 years at $13 million and see how long he laughs. He would laugh if the contract offer were 6 years at $60 million. The Nationals should call up Scott Boras and tell him they are perfectly willing to offer Strasburg or Harper a chance at a 10 year $100 million contract each and see if Boras even bothers continuing with the conversation.
Not all players can have their arbitration years bought out at four years at $13 million, so Terence either means $10-$13 million per year or he isn't really talking about giving a long-term contract to these up-and-coming players. Guys like Bryce Harper, Steven Strasburg, and probably Mike Trout wouldn't take a four year deal for $13 million.
It's about using the right criteria for signing a "forever" player, and the blueprint looks much like Longoria.
You want somebody who can play.
I don't know why a MLB team hasn't hired Terence Moore as their General Manager yet. You need players who can play? Those are the type of guys you sign to a long-term contract? No way.
You want somebody who won't grow ancient with the contract.
Check. Longoria turned 27 last month.
But Longoria will be 37 years old when the contract ends. We don't know now if that is ancient or not, but you never know how a player will age. What looks good in 2012 may not look as good in 2020.
Check. Since Longoria is popular with teammates and fans, he is marketable for the Rays.
That said, during the early years of Longoria's career, he hasn't
exactly been Lou Gehrig in terms of durability. This past season, he was
around for only 74 games after partially tearing his left hamstring in
April. He also missed much of the previous season with an oblique
But he's 27 years old. He's probably going to get more healthy as he ages, like many pro athletes are prone to doing. Athletes are always getting injured when they are young and then being very durable as they get to the other side of 30 years old.
I never said "forever" deals are perfect.
You didn't. But you also said the Longoria deal fit the criteria for a player who deserves a "forever" contract while skimming over the part where he has had injury issues while being only 27 years old.
Rodriguez was supposedly locked in with the Texas Rangers for life after he signed a 10-year deal for $252 million in 2000.
I hope Terence Moore doesn't think this is analogous to the Evan Longoria deal. It isn't. Alex Rodriguez signing with the Rangers isn't an analogous example because it isn't the Mariners signing him to this deal. This is an example of a baseball player signing an expensive long-term contract.
Then came the end of the 2007 season, when the Yankees gave Rodriguez his second "forever" contract.
Okay, now I think Terence is just using the term "forever contract" to describe a long-term contract. He's making my head hurt.
Rodriguez is 37, and that will be Longoria's age when his current deal with the Rays expires.
But remember Terence, you said Longoria is 27 so he won't grow ancient with the contract? Rodriguez has been declining over the last three seasons and so if he has declined then it is entirely possible Longoria could as well. I'm not saying it is a bad contract for the Rays, it's just I'm not entirely sure what Terence is getting at. He seems to support contracts like Longoria's, yet (as usual) he is ruining his own point.
Rays executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman isn't concerned with it all.
"It gives it a much better chance than not of that happening. And all
sides understand and appreciate the risk associated with it."
Makes sense to me.
Makes sense to me too. This is why it is such a great to sign up-and-coming players to "forever" contracts, so both sides can benefit...except for Mike Trout. The Angels need to wait-and-see before giving him a long-term contract. Giving a long-term contract to Bryce Harper or Steven Strasburg is a brilliant idea though. It's not like Strasburg has had any major surgery recently or anything like that.


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Many people love to listen to music during their spare time. Their choice of songs depends on their mood. When happy, they prefer loud songs while when they are sad, they opt for comparatively softer songs. The live music streaming services, therefore, are important as you may choose to listen to any genre of songs depending on the change of your mind.
The most popular music streaming services at present are Google Play Music and Amazon Music Unlimited. Having said that, let us compare the Google Play Music vs Amazon Music Unlimited and see which one carries the day.
Google Play Music
Of course, Google Play Music functions as other live music streaming services. But there are some features that make it stand out. First of all, the Google Play service allows users to enjoy the streaming services free of cost. But you have to listen to ads in lieu of enjoying the services without a subscription.
Secondly, Google lets you upload songs through the browser. You can do this with the help of a Chrome extension download and even directly via the desktop Chrome app. This option serves as the most significant reason behind most of the people going for Google Play Music streaming services.
Amazon Music Unlimited
When you are looking for a streaming service that offers an ad-free list of songs and that too at cheaper rates, Amazon Music Unlimited is for you. You can also download those songs for offline listening, which is common for the majority of music streaming services. The most prominent feature of this service is the Echo. The feature allows you to enjoy your songs with Alexa voice control. Thanks to this feature as you can also choose to listen to the songs accompanied by lyrics.
What makes Amazon's music streaming the best is the range of subscription it offers. Besides the Echo plan, you also get a chance to subscribe to other services that include Prime Music, Individual plan, and Family plan.
Google Play Music vs Amazon Music Unlimited
First of all, Google Play Music allows users to enjoy Youtube videos if they are subscribed to the service. People who often tune into music videos, no streaming service can be as good as this one. On the contrary, Amazon Music Unlimited has a free"Prime Music" version where most of its users enjoy the music without ads but no video options are available.
The second point of difference may seem to be a minor one but it is significant for those who still prefer a desktop. Yes, that's right. Google Play Music has no desktop app whereas Amazon Music Unlimited is fit for a desktop user and a mobile user both.
Thirdly, Google Play Music has a special feature to "Identify what's playing." There is a button by the same name, which when clicked makes the app listen to the song playing in the background and provide relevant search results based on the same. Amazon Music Unlimited, on the contrary, also offers a similar feature. The Alexa feature of the app allows you to identify a song even if you don't know it well. You just need to type some of the lyrics and Alexa does the work for you.
The above-mentioned features and comparisons may help you to decide the type of music streaming services you should take up. If you like to enjoy albums with videos, go for Google Play Music and if you have a desire to enjoy music streaming at cheaper rates, Amazon Music Unlimited is for you.

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Web designers loved Eric Meyer on CSS, which proved that a book could be both technically competent (it explained Cascading Style Sheets clearly) and aesthetically astute (printed in color, the book showed off Meyer's work brilliantly). More Eric Meyer on CSS picks up where the original book ended, going into detail on a score of important Web-design tasks. As he did with his first book, Meyer has had this one laid out in a broad-page format, with many illustrations, and printed in full color. The net effect is that readers see the design effects of the CSS tweaks under discussion, and there's no way to imagine (or load code) to see how colors and shadings look when rendered in a browser.
Appealingly, this book is oriented around typical design projects (such as annual financial reports, weblogs, and personal homepages) and widely used design features (including menus and index tabs). This structure ensures the utility of Meyer's book--you can just turn to the chapter that deals with whatever you're trying to build, and see what the author did in a similar situation. Each section involves far more prose than code; Meyer is very careful to spend more time explaining what he's doing than he spends actually doing it, and the reader is never overwhelmed by giant CSS listings. Numerous screen shots intersperse the code and commentary, allowing you to see the intermediate results of style sheets in progress and adapt Meyer's beginnings in order to achieve different ends. --David Wall
Topics covered: How to use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to design professional-looking documents for online publication. Aspects of CSS that affect position, color, typeface, and other design elements are covered, as are the special considerations that relate to navigation tabs and images. A number of case studies (including a look at the author's contribution to the Zen Garden design project) make ideas clear.
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Everyone agrees that you should have an emergency supply of water. Most experts advise that you should have a minimum water supply for 72 hours and the CDC recommends that you have 1 gallon of water for each person in your family for each day.
If you have a family of 4 you will need 12 gallons of water for those 72 hours. This is pretty easy to do with bottled water. Bottled water is pre-packaged and has clear expiration dates so you know that the water is still safe to drink.
Acquiring safe drinking water becomes a little more difficult if you need to abandon your home or if the emergency lasts longer than 72 hours. Each case requires an understanding of water safety, contamination, and treatment.
Choose the right water source
Water from flowing streams and rivers is always preferable to the stagnant water in ponds or lakes. Always try to choose water as close to the water source as possible. In many cases, spring water coming out of the ground will be the safest for drinking.
As much as possible, try to avoid water that is down river from towns and industry. Waste and pollutants often find their way into the water systems. Likewise, water near to agricultural land can be a problem. Fertilisers and pesticides soak into the land, and through rainfall and runoff, will get into the streams and rivers.
Avoid water in marshes and swamps or where algae is growing. Trying to find the cleanest water will make your life much easier. With the being said, there are times when you do not have any choice about the water that is available to you.
This is where it is best that you understand the potential contaminants in the water and the technology needed to remove them.
Water Pollutants
To make water completely safe to drink, five types of contaminants need to be eliminated:
- Turbidity: visible dirt – sand, silt or mud
- Chemical pollutants: from heavy metals to pesticides – often associated with mining, agriculture, and forestry
- Viruses: a biological agent that reproduces in the cells that they infect
- Bacteria: single-cell organisms found everywhere. Some of them cause infectious diseases. These include E. Coli, cholera, typhoid, etc.)
- Parasites: waterborne parasites are single-cell organisms (such as protozoa, Cryptosporidium and Giardia) or multi-cell organisms (such as worms) that live in or on other living organisms.
How Do We Make Water Safe To Drink?
Depending on the level of contamination that you are dealing with, there are a variety of methods you can choose. Water purification technology has advanced quite a bit over the last few years and there are numerous methods for getting rid of the nastiness in contaminated water.
Unfortunately, getting clean, safe, good tasting drinking water requires more than one filtration medium. Below are different filtration methods and what they remove.
Boiling Water
Boiling water for at least one minute will kill or deactivate all viruses, pathogens, bacteria, and protozoa. This is an easy way to filter water with no special equipment and you can treat a lot of water at one time so it is good for large groups or families. Boiling does not remove chemical pollutants or clarify turbidity in the water. Boiling also requires a fuel source to burn which is sometimes difficult to come by.
Water Filtration
A water filter is generally a device that blocks impurities or particles from passing through it. This works through size exclusion where the holes in the filter are so small that the bacteria cannot fit. Most filtration of this kind is called Hollow Fiber.
Adsorption normally refers to a product like activated carbon. There are a few forms of activated carbon (granular, powder, and fiber). The small pores in the carbon increases the surface area of adsorption. Activated carbon is ideal for removing chemicals, metals, and turbidity of water.
It also improves the taste of your water and has faster flow rates. Activated Carbon Fiber is a fibrous adsorbent that has 10x higher adsorption than traditional activated carbon and gives you faster flow rates.
UV light purifiers
This method uses UV rays to blast microbes and organisms in the water. This neutralizes them and renders them harmless to humans. UV purifiers require a power source (generally batteries) and are potentially fragile, leaving you without filtration.
Water Filtration Products
One of the most popular filtration straws on the market. Originally designed as an emergency water treatment method, straws are also well suited for time in the backcountry and are cheap to throw in an emergency pack.
The LifeStraw has a hollow fiber membrane filter that cleanses the water as you sip it straight from the source. LifeStraw does not remove viruses and it can only be used directly from the water source.
Hand Pumps
Hand pump filters are common for backpackers and have the ability to filter large amounts of water. Hand pumps are generally reliable and easy to use. Hand pumps have small filter pore sizes so they can remove more particulate, but this reduces the flow rate of water.
Most hand pumps are heavy and have multiple pieces that can get lost. Also, very few hand pumps can remove viruses. There are a few lately that have been released on the market that gives you complete viruses protection.
Gravity Filters
Gravity filters are a three-step process that are great for groups of people at a campsite or have time to set up a semi-permanent installation. Most gravity filters have a large water reservoir that is filled with dirty water.
It will have a tube that is connected to the filter medium and another tube attached to the clean water receptacle. Most gravity filters are made of hollow-fiber which allows for fast flow rates. Gravity filters are hassle-free, light-weight and can collapse down to save space.
These systems do not protect against viruses and you need quite a bit of water to make the system work.
In-Line Filters
Another very common filter is an in-line filter and most people are aware of the Sawyer Mini. It is one of the lightest filters on the market. It is economical to use and can be used with a water reservoir, a collapsible canteen, as a straw and can be threaded onto a water bottle.
This type of filter will filter up to 100,000 gallons if you continue to backflush it and take care of the filter. The filter is great for a single user, but not very good for larger groups. This type of filter also does not remove viruses and does nothing to remove chemicals and metals.
Chemical Treatment
Chemical water treatment methods, most commonly contain iodine or chlorine dioxide. This is a lightweight option, is good for treating large amounts of water and kills viruses found in the water. The downside is it takes a few hours to treat the water and leaves a negative taste in the water. This treatment does not remove the turbidity of water.
MUV Water Filter
A small company out of Utah recently released an adaptable water filter that they believe fixes many of the problems with single-use water filters. The MUV Adaptable Water Filter is a multi-stage water filter that can be modified and used based on the water contamination that you are dealing with.
Not only does it remove all of the water pollutants covered above, including viruses, but it is also versatile in the way it can be used. You can easily modify the filter to work in a water bottle, as an in-line filter, as a gravity system, as a straw, threaded onto a 28mm soda bottle, and as a pump.
With the different MUV filter modules, you are able to completely control how your water filter works and what it removes. Using the chart above you are able to determine which module is right for you given your current water situation. You can easily combine one or more of the modules to get superior filtration.
MUV can adapt to your lifestyle or your needs. With a few simple adapters, you can go from using MUV in a water bottle to a hydration system to a pump. No longer do you need to buy a variety of separate water filters that are incompatible with each other. Now you can easily buy one system that covers 99.9% of all your water filtration needs.
Check out the MUV Adaptable Water Filter and get in on one of the most innovative products to hit the water filter industry in years.
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Sutton Community Home/Hillcrest View Assisted Living
Hannah Elliott, Administrator
My name is Hannah Elliott and I currently reside in Seward with my husband, Kenny, and our three rescue cats, Emmet, Beatrix, and Potter. I originally hail from Green Bay, Wisconsin and yes, that does mean I wildly support the Packers and am a stockholder/owner. My husband and I met in Seward, Nebraska where I lived for 7 years before we moved to David City.
I began my college education at Concordia in Seward and graduated with degrees in Psychology, Behavioral Science, a certificate in Gerontology and a minor in Spanish. I began my graduate work in Gerontology with Oklahoma State University and quickly realized that Concordia was the place for me. I applied for Concordia's Master's program in Gerontology and once again felt like I was where I belonged.
It became apparent in college after working with Dr. Renea Gernant that Gerontology and working with aging adults was where I yearned to be the rest of my life. While working with her and discussing my future in nursing home administration, I knew that I needed to work on my comprehension and skills set in business. I applied to Concordia's Master's of Business Administration program and simultaneously worked my way through both programs to eventually earn a MA in Gerontology and an MBA. While in school, I volunteered with various aging adult services and worked in a management position in order to gain a better working-knowledge of business.
In my spare time I greatly enjoy international travel, birding, cooking, and reading which happen to be the things I rarely have time to do! However, my husband and I revel in trying new restaurants and adore spending time at home together and with our pets. We watch plenty of Packers football in the fall and have been to several games while visiting my family in Green Bay.
While I am not a Nebraska native I do admire the peacefulness of nature and the kindness of people here. I miss many things about Green Bay, but I so greatly delight in the community environment and involvement that I have grown accustomed to experiencing in rural Nebraska. This is home.
Contact Information:
1106 North Saunders
Sutton, Nebraska 68979
Phone: (402) 773-5557
Fax: (402) 773-5559
Sutton Community Home is a 31-bed Medicare/Medicaid Skilled Nursing Facility located in Sutton, Nebraska, just 30 miles east of Hastings on Highway 6. Sutton Community Home opened its doors in 1964 and continues to evolve in order to better fit the needs of its current population. The concept of "Culture Change" is embraced as we anticipate future generations of residents and their expectations.
In 2002, Hillcrest View Assisted Living was added onto the facility. Hillcrest View Assisted Living is an excellent alternative for those individuals of couples who no longer are able to live safely in their homes, but does not need the 24-hour care of a nursing home. The assisted living offers a social atmosphere and just enough assistance to maintain one's highest level of independence and self-care.
If you are interested in residing at Sutton Community Home or Hillcrest View Assisted Living, please stop by the facility for a tour or call 402.773.5557 for further information. We will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you have about caring for you or your loved one.


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The Wild Ones River City Chapter is powered by volunteers. Our hard-working Board of Directors does everything from digging in the dirt to being careful stewards of the funds we raise. Their efforts are a testament to what a few dedicated individuals can accomplish.
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"If you're worried about high blood pressure, a new systematic review of scientific evidence has good news: Changing your diet really can make a difference," according to a recent article in the Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter.
Soy protein is best known for its ability to lower elevated blood levels of cholesterol. In recognition of this ability in 1999, the FDA awarded soyfoods a health claim for reducing risk of coronary heart disease. Less well known is that soy protein may also lower blood pressure. Blood pressure is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease.
More than a decade ago a commentary in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggested soy protein could be the next "anti-hypertensive" agent. This commentary was written in response to a clinical study that found soy protein lowered systolic blood pressure (top number) by more than 4 points and diastolic blood pressure by almost 3 points. Since that study was published several statistical analyses of the clinical studies have been published all of which confirm that indeed soy protein lowers blood pressure. The largest analysis included 27 clinical trials. In theory, over time the reduction in blood pressure in response to soy protein could reduce of stroke, heart attack and overall mortality by 4 to 10%.
Of course, although to dramatically lower blood pressure by making dietary changes requires adopting a comprehensive approach but the evidence is clear that soy protein should be part of that overall mix. In addition to soy protein, that mix should include lots of fruits and vegetables and foods that are low in sodium. Fortunately, soy protein is easy to incorporate into the diet. Foods such as tofu, soynuts, edamame and soy burgers are all rich sources of soy protein.


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Safety first! The Universal Canoe Locking System is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to keep your canoe safe and secure from the bad guys. It is a pair of steel cables that work together to wrap around your boat and a fixed object to allow you to lock your boat in place. If you're like us at StoreYourBoard, you have a huge time and monetary investment in your canoe and a stolen canoe would be devastating. With so much at risk, there is no excuse not to properly safeguard your boat.
The Universal Canoe Locking System consists of (2) 3/16" coil steel cables - thick enough that most cable cutters will never get through. These cables have been Vinyl coated to protect any scratching on your boat, rack, or car. Each cable has two loops to it: a locking loop and a boat loop. The locking loop is a small loop in the cable that is used to pass the pad lock through to lock up both cables together. The boat loop is a 16" diameter loop that is designed to loop over the nose and tail of your kayak.
This canoe lock system is great for use in a variety of situations. For instance:
Sizing: This lock system comes in three different sizes. The Small Kayak Lock is 9ft lock and is designed for smaller kayaks. The Large Kayak Lock is 12ft long and is better for longer kayaks. The Canoe Lock is 14ft long for canoes.
How it works:
The key to this canoe locking system is that canoes are tapered in size from the center out to the bow (nose) and stern (tail). Meaning, the width of a canoe in the center is always greater than the width of the canoe at the bow and stern. This allows the boat loops (discussed above) to slip over the bow and stern of your canoe, but not all the way over the center. Therefore, you can slip the boat loop of each cable over the bow and stern, then loop the long cable around a fixed object (like a rack, tree, car roof rack) and lock the two cables together on their locking loops. As long as there isn't enough "slack" in the cable, the boat loops can't come off your boat and your boat will be safely locked down! See the image below for an illustration.
Note - Does not include pad lock.
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We really wanted to see their school and to find out if what we saw in American television shows was actually the way they seemed. Our class got to meet lots of students from the Holbrook High School in Arizona, U.S.A. and their librarian.
We had so much fun. We didn't know very much about their state and they didn't know much about Trinidad and Tobago, so we got a chance to share what we had learned about our country and culture in our 'T&T is me!' research projects.
There are lots of Native American students at this school and they belong to many different clans and they told us about some of their customs. They even tried to get us to say something in their language, but it was very difficult.Some of them spoke Spanish and we (well, mostly Melanie) were able to show them what we had learned in class!
We thought that it was very interesting and informative and a genius way to meet people in other countries. We really felt connected to the world. It was a great day and we can't wait to do it again!
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Hedge fund billionaire Paul Singer is known for pursuing his investments to the ends of the earth.
Once, in an effort to squeeze money from the Argentine government, he got a Ghanaian Court to impound one of The Republic's naval vessels. It took months and a United Nations Court to get it, and its crew of 200 sailors, back to Argentina.
Now Singer has decided he will no longer play nice with one of the richest families on the planet — South Korea's Lee family.
The Lees, through their massive Samsung empire, control 17% of their native country's economy. But Singer wants to block the family's latest restructuring ploy.
Somebody get me some popcorn. This will be fun to watch.
What the fight is all about
Here's the deal. For three generations the Lee family has built a sprawling $270 billion empire of companies — not just electronics-maker Samsung. The holding company Cheil Industries, Samsung's parent, contains within it a bunch of businesses raging from textiles to entertainment.
In South Korea this structure is known as a chaebol. It is a complex way of putting together a vast network under one main leader of one powerful family.
Maintaining this over generations hasn't always been easy. The Lees have gone through their ups and downs: corruptions scandals, backstabbing, succession issues. What's happening now is a transition to a new generation and new leader, Lee Jae-yong. He must take the place of Lee Kun-hee, the 110th-richest man on the planet, according to Forbes.
To do that, and to keep Lee Jae-yong's two two very powerful sisters and an older generation of aunts and uncles happy — the Lees want Cheil Industries to purchase Samsung.
For Singer, who owns 7% of Samsung, there's really only one problem with that — the Lees' $9 billion offer price, which Singer thinks undervalues the company.
Remember, the Lees are not necessarily doing this for money. They're doing it for peace.
The first gauntlet (lawsuit) has been thrown
Singer is not known for peace, and he has riled up other investors. The Lees have also rallied their allies, one being the Hyundai family conglomerate. The Lees tried to sell Hyundai's construction firm, KCC, 8.9 million treasury shares in the company to get the votes to push through their merger — a move Singer is trying to block.
"The board's decision to sell the treasury shares is to achieve diversification and synergy through the merger, protect the company and shareholders from hedge funds who seek short-term profits and secure funds to improve the company's financials," Samsung C&T said in a statement.
Singer did not like that. His allies did not either. So now Singer's Elliott Management is suing Samsung over the sale.
The Lees don't play either
That was last week. On Monday rumors started flying in the South Korean press that the Lees were giving up. The source of that rumor may have been a report by analyst Kim Chul-Bum of Hanwha Investment & Securities.
"In the present situation, Samsung has only a 19.8% stake, which appears to be favorable to the group, while Elliott Management, which holds a 7.1% stake, has an additional 26.7% stake from foreign investors who appear to be favorable to the company. So, it will be not easy for Samsung to win the majority of votes."
To that, the Lees merely laughed.
"The hypothesis that the group will give up on the merger due to huge litigation costs has made something that never happened into fact. It is a groundless rumor that incites anxiety in the market," a Samsung official said.
Think about it: This is a family whose scion, Lee Kun-hee, acknowledged he had a $200 million slush fund on hand for the sole purpose of paying off politicians and judges in 2008. He also pleaded guilty to embezzlement and tax evasion. He was then pardoned by the president of South Korea and returned as chairman of Samsung in a year.
Do you think they're really going to let one American billionaire push them around?
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This week's cool idea is one from the past.
Seniors/Volunteers for Childhood Immunization is an intergenerational immunization program based in Texas.
Senior volunteers possess the experience of witnessing the devastating effects of diseases that are now vaccine preventable.
Their understanding of the critical need for immunizations, coupled with their unique skills, compels them to become devoted advocates to the mission of ensuring the health of the youngest members of their local community.
Seniors/Volunteers for Child Immunization also calls or sends cards reminding mothers of their childrens' two, four, six, and twelve month immunizations, and evaluates their success based on official immunization records.
Got something cool you tried that was successful? Post them to our
Intergenerational Connections Facebook Group. We want to highlight innovative age-optimized programs and practices through our blog, social media and weekly e-newsletter! Share the inspiration.


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The .....well.....editors?.... selected "The Teacher's Life" as a "new and notable" education podcast in the K-12 education genre.
Let's keep it going! Help me by calling in and leaving your thoughts! The only reason this is somewhat cool is because of people sharing!
The phone lines have been quiet lately. HELP!


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a s e l e c t i o n o f o n l i n e p o e m s
- "History" selected for inclusion in the Best of the Net anthology. Thank you Kenyon Review and Sundress Publications.
- Rita Dove discusses Dean's poem "Frost on Fire" and Self-Portrait as Wikipedia Entry in The New York Times Magazine.
- "Poem Begun on the Day of My Father's Funeral and Completed on the First Day of the New Year" featured in the Academy of American Poets' Poem-a-Day series.
- Four new poems in Waxwing, including "Nocturne" (featured at the San Francisco Public Library) and "Unending Octet," a poem from a larger series that enters into conversation with the work of Cy Twombly.
- "Elegy Pantoum," a poem for Dean's late father, in the inaugural issue of Palette, and now nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
- "Still Life with Cacography," featuring Dean's son, the word "fart," and Donald Trump in Zyzzyva.
- "History," a poem about race, slavery, parenting, and Charlottesville, in Kenyon Review.
- Three new poems, including an homage to W. S. Merwin, featured in The Rumpus
- "American Self-Portrait IV" featured at the fabulous Poetry Daily
- "Self-Portrait with Reader," the opening poem from Self-Portrait as Wikipedia Entry, is featured for World Poetry Day and on Page One of Poets & Writers. Thanks Copper Canyon Press & Poets & Writers Magazine.
- "America, I Do Not Call Your Name Without Hope" ran in The San Francisco Chronicle three days after the November 8 presidential election
- Poem about Prince's death, Dean's father, and flight at The AWL
- "Self-Portrait in Charleston, Orlando," a Poem-a-Day, from the Academy of American Poets, September 14, 2016
- Portfolio of new poems from Narrative Magazine, including the ghazal about Oklahoma, "Geographic Self-Portrait"
- "Alternate Self-Portrait" a Poem-a-Day from the Academy of American Poets, December 30, 2015.
- "Sphere of Influence or Praise Song for the Warriors" - original poem commissioned by The San Francisco Chronicle
- "American Self-Portrait" on the Poetry Society of America Website
- Listen to Dean read his poem "The Dissection" from The Southern Review while looking at a ginormous photo of him in glasses and a tie
- "Relational Self-Portrait" in Kenyon Review Online (with audio)
- "American Psalm" in Boston Review
- "Paul Klee's Winter Journey at the Beginning of Summer" in Kestrel
- "Forecast" in TriQuarterly
- "Self Portrait as Wikipedia Entry" in Zyzzyva
- "Swimming with the Mishibizhiw: Three Dreams" in Wake: Great Lakes Thought and Culture
- Two new poems in the inaugural issue of Jet Fuel Review
- Three poems, an interview, and a brief bio on Andrew McFadyen-Ketchum's
Poem of the Week site
- "Twilight at Ocean Beach: 14" featured in Verse Daily
- four poems featured in Sharkforum
- two poems from DMQ Review
- a poem about Wallace Stevens featured in the British blog Eyewear
- four poems in POOL
- three poems (with audio) from the Borderlands Web Audio Project
t w o b r o a d s i d e s
"Ocean Beach at Twilight: 14." Limited edition by the Soybean Press, University of Illinois. 48 signed and numbered letterpress editions.
"The First Poem." Winner, 2013 Red Berry Editions Spring Broadside Contest.
For the FRANKENSTEIN SONNETS (with Simone Muench) go here


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Instead of moving to a different neighborhood, this family decided to expand their home in Lille, France with an intriguing extension. The studio in charge, D'Houndt + Bajart architects, designed "House extension AB" to look like a giant bird's nest, cladding the space in red wooden battens that filter out excess daylight.
Located in a suburb called Fives, this uniquely enlarged home stands out from a row of ordinary brick houses. As if it has grown overnight, the top floor is covered by entangled wooden battens, to resemble a nest. Painted in a red-orange hue that matches the window shutters, front door and brick houses around it, this nest-like addition isn't purely for aesthetic pleasure.
Related: Mabire-Reich's Landscape House extension maximizes outdoor spaces
The unique wooden structure enhances insulation and lowers energy usage. The elevation has two front openings, one clear window that lets natural light flood the spaces, and another, with "branches" spread over it, that filter excess light and keeps the interiors private. Bright interiors featuring birds' wallpaper and clear wooden floors complete this French family nest.
+ D'Houndt + Bajart architects
Photos by D'Houndt + Bajart architects, Rogeaux and J. Lano


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Keep Old Man Winter From Sapping Power During Winter Travel
Flurries and frigid temperatures across Canada demonstrate that winter's arrival is in full force. And with winter comes the risk of a dead battery.
Flurries and frigid temperatures across Canada demonstrate that winter's arrival is in full force. And with winter comes the risk of a dead battery.
You shouldn't have to wear a jacket to stay warm in your vehicle this winter. The climate control system may simply need some minor adjustments before traveling for the upcoming holidays.
Fall brings the arrival of pumpkin spice lattes and picturesque foliage. But it's also the season to address any vehicle problems before winter rushes in.
Those first cold mornings after a long, hot summer can be the death knell for your battery.
Some warning signs never flash across your vehicle dashboard. Problems such as squeals or a vibrating brake pedal could be your car's way of pleading for service.
You are dropping off your kids at school and slow down your car as you approach a crowded turnout. As you push on the brake pedal your car responds slowly, and you quickly press harder to get your vehicle to stop.
That delayed response and spongy feel may indicate a more serious problem--air or moisture in your vehicle's brake lines. Inspection by a brake expert is critical to prevent possible brake failure.
You've spent your summer acting as the family chauffeur, towing boats and trailers, driving to events and taking extended road trips.
How does all that driving affect the safety of your vehicle and its ability to stop?
Few things take as much abuse in a vehicle as the braking system. The effectiveness of your vehicle's stopping power comes down to a few critical parts that need to be inspected regularly.
The high pitched squeal of old brake pads lets drivers know when they need replacing. But what about rotors, the metal discs that play a vital role in stopping your vehicle?
Quick Lane® is a registered trademark of Ford Motor Company. ©2019 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt GeForce Game Ready Driver Released
The new GeForce Game Ready 352.86 WHQL The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt drivers are now available to download from GeForce Experience and GeForce.co.uk. With Game Ready optimisations for the highly anticipated PC release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and an updated SLI profile, our latest drivers are a recommended update for fans about to embark on their 100-hour quest.
Game Ready For The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is the most anticipated role-playing game of 2015, and with the new GeForce Game Ready driver you'll have optimal performance when experiencing its massive open world. The new driver will also ensure you have the definitive experience when enhancing your game with supported NVIDIA technologies, which include 4K, Dynamic Super Resolution (DSR), GameStream, GeForce Experience one-click Optimal Playable Settings, G-SYNC, HairWorks, HBAO+, PhysX, and SLI.
Learn more about each of the NVIDIA tech features here, and check back later today for our comprehensive Graphics, Performance & Tweaking Guide.
SLI Profiles
Upgrade your rig with a second NVIDIA GeForce GTX GPU to activate SLI, the multi-GPU technology of choice for gamers. With intelligent scaling and industry-leading multi-GPU anti-stutter technology, NVIDIA SLI is the smoothest, most effective way of increasing frame rates by up to 2x in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
SLI scaling in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt at 3840x2160
In the new GeForce Game Ready The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt drivers, the following SLI profiles have been introduced or updated:
- Magicka 2 - Added DirectX 11 SLI profile
- Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth - Updated DirectX 11 SLI profile
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Updated DirectX 11 SLI profile
- World of Warships - Added DirectX 9 SLI profile
GeForce Game Ready Driver: Download Now
You can download the new GeForce Game Ready The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt drivers through GeForce Experience, our free, essential, game and system-enhancing application, or from the GeForce.co.uk Drivers page.
If you experience any technical issues with the new Game Ready drivers please post a detailed report on the GeForce Driver Feedback Forum, where our Customer Care team can better assist you.


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Sysron N CR 10mg Tablet 10'S
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Please note, before you can choose the low cost generic option, please ask your doctor to add the generic drug to your prescription.
What is SYSRON N CR 10MG?
- SYSRON N CR 10MG contains Norethisterone which belongs to a group of medicines called 'Progestogens'
- Progestogens are similar to the natural female hormone progesterone
What SYSRON N CR 10MG is used for?
SYSRON N CR 10MG is used to treat,
- heavy periods, painful periods, irregular periods or periods that are more frequent than normal
- premenstrual tension (PMT)
- endometriosis (where tissue from your womb is found outside your womb)
- breast cancer
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to Norethisterone, or other similar hormone medicines or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- have vaginal bleeding (not a period)
- have ever had a problem with blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- have or have had in the past, a heart attack or angina
- have liver or heart or kidney problems
- have ever had jaundice or an itchy rash known as pemphigoid gestationis
- have severe itching all over your body (pruritis)
- have a condition known as porphyria (a rare inherited blood disease)
- have epilepsy or fits
- suffer from migraine headaches
- suffer from asthma
- are overweight
- have systemic lupus erythematosus
- have a history of repeated miscarriage
- SYSRON N CR 10MG must not be taken if you are pregnant as hormonal medicines can affect the developing baby. It is important you use some form of contraception while taking SYSRON N CR 10MG, as it is not a contraceptive
- If you are breast-feeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take the following medicines such as:
- phenytoin, carbamazepine used to treat epilepsy
- antibiotic medicines to treat an infection (e.g. tetracyclines, rifampicin, co-trimoxazole)
- ritonavir, nelfinavir used to treat HIV
- anticancer medicines
- amino glutethimide, sometimes used in Cushing's syndrome
- ciclosporin (used for suppressing the immune system)
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for treating pain and inflammation
- medicines for high blood pressure
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- The recommended dose will depend on the condition you are being treated
If you take more SYSRON N CR 10MG
- If you take more SYSRON N CR 10MG, contact your doctor straight away
If you forget to take SYSRON N CR 10MG
- Take the tablet as soon as you remember and carry on taking the tablet at the normal times
- Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
If you stop taking SYSRON N CR 10MG
- Consult your doctor before stop taking this medicine
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- severe allergic reaction marked by wheezing, difficulty breathing, feeling faint, swelling of the face or tongue, swelling of the hands and feet, intense itchy skin rash
- sudden, severe, sharp pain in your chest, coughing up blood, shortness of breath, increased heart beats
- symptoms of a blood clot in the brain ('a stroke') marked by unusually severe or long headache, blurred vision, difficulty in speaking, weakness or numb of parts of the body
- symptoms of a deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) marked by severe pain, tenderness or swelling in your calf, ankle or foot, purple discoloration of the skin of the leg or the skin becomes red and warm to touch
- bleeding and spotting between periods, lack of periods (amenorrhea), unexpected or unusual vaginal bleeding
- changes in discharge from the cervix, cervical erosions
- breast pain and tenderness, a milky discharge from the breast when not pregnant or breastfeeding (galactorrhea)
- constipation, diarrhoea, dry mouth
- yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (liver problem)
- alteration of blood sugar levels, increased levels of insulin between meals and existing diabetes getting worse, decreased tolerance to some sugars like glucose
- increase in body or facial hair, hair loss
- swelling of hands and ankles, bloating, weight gain, raised temperature, change in appetite, changes in sex drive, fatigue, increase in calcium (seen in blood tests)
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.


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About The Author
I'm the Log Cabin Kitty and I'm sittin' mighty pretty. I live in a village from a long time ago.
TCU Press' newest children's book, Log Cabin Kitty, originated from 19 years of field trips to the Log Cabin Village in Fort Worth, Texas.
Donna Rubin, a former first grade teacher, reminded her students to watch for the friendly cats at the village as they toured the cabins each fall. Pepper, the oldest feline member of the village, was often spotted either curled up by a cozy fire or dozing on a docent's lap.
Mrs. Rubin, a fifth generation Texan, currently resides in Michigan with her husband and the cutest dog in the world. Her proudest accomplishment is the raising of her two wonderful daughters. Donna dedicates her first book to her loving family for their endless support and pioneer spirit.
About The Illustrator
SUSAN J. HALBOWER has a degree in art from Kenyon College, but she learned to watercolor making books for her three young nephews. She is the owner of a line of cards and stationery, bow wow CARDS. Halbower previously illustrated Smurglets Are Everywhere for TCU Press.


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The Red Wedding was brutal! I did not see that coming,
I remember playing with Legos in the early 70's. My Lego people were all square bricks though.
My God, even made out of legos it's heartbreaking :)ReplyDelete
HA! I love LEGO's!
The red wedding was intense!
I've never watched Game of Thrones, buy I've heard about the wedding. Insanity. The Dacula one is good too!ReplyDelete
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Bottle Hill, Thursday, April 7th, 2016
CSNC and volunteers will be visiting the Bottle Hill area, near Georgetown, to decommission and restore another unauthorized vehicle route that is directly impacting the Eldorado National Forest. We will be covering tracks with on-site mulch and leaf litter and placing woody debris to push water off of the route to protect the soil and prevent sediment runoff.
Meet at the Placerville Raley's parking lot at 8:30 a.m. or the Georgetown Library at 9:15 a.m. to carpool to the site. We will return before 5 p.m. It is likely to be a little chilly in the morning this time of year, so please bring a jacket and layer up! Bring a lunch, water bottle, sturdy shoes or boots, gloves, sun protection, and anything you might want for a day in the forest. For more information, a map, or to coordinate travel plans, please email Kayla at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 530.206.7061.
We hope to see you Thursday!


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Prince Edward Island Should Market to Gay Travelers
Yesterday's Charlottetown Guardian carried a story about the Tourism Association of PEI's annual meeting. The keynote speaker was Jeff Guaracino of The Greater Philadelphia Marketing and Tourism Association.
It's great to read so much in the Guardian these past weeks about PEI's reaction to the firebomb attack against a gay couple in Little Pond. Islanders truly seem horrified.
According to the Guardian, Guaracino told the room PEI would do well to research and develop a long-term marketing plan to help attract gay tourists to the province. He pointed to a survey in which 77 percent of gay travellers to PEI said they would recommend the province to others, but 51 percent reported feeling uncomfortable there.
Click here for gay travel resources on Prince Edward Island.


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Natural Cognac Colored Leather Shopper
Natural Cognac Colored Leather Shopper with Open Pouch. Simple cognac colored leather bag with natural marks, that are incorporated into the design for a unique look.
W 10.5" (27 cm) H 15.3" (39 cm) D 3.5" (9 cm) Top Handle drop (two loops) 10" (25 cm -short)
• veg tanned leather
• cognac colored and with natural marks
• unlined
• anti brass hardware
• YKK metal zippered pouch inside
• bag closes with magnatic snap
• logo Labour of Art is applied


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My Lords,
I have the honour to acquaint your Lordships by the Rose Sloop, of my arrival in Cape Fear River, on Wednesday evening the 10th instant. I waited on the Governor at Brunswick to inform him of the appointment I had the honour to receive from His Majesty. He enquired if I had brought any Instructions for him. I answered, I had received Instructions from your Lordships to govern myself by, but none directed to him, he informed me he should meet the Assembly at Wilmington the 23rd instant, and that he should leave this Province the middle of April or beginning of May next. I am informed by some of the Inhabitants of this Province there is likely to be warm Disputes in the Assembly this ensuing meeting, upon which Account I think it not advisable to Communicate the Instructions, I received to endeavour to procure a Law for the Establishing such Salaries on the Chief Justice and Associate Judges, as your Lordships recommend, but shall wait a more promising opportunity.
I shall as soon as possible after the departure of the Governor endeavour to carry into execution your Lordships Instructions relative to the Boundary Line between this Province and South Carolina, and likewise report what proceedings have been had, and measures taken for ascertaining the Partition Line between the Crown Lands and those belonging to the Earl of Granville in this Province.


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Think about the things you eagerly wanted, the stuff you often prayed for and was fortunate to have eventually earned. Reflect on how they've changed your life. Now consider the people who are always there to love and support you even when you don't least deserve it. Think about how your life would be if they weren't around. Well, if that's not enough reason to be grateful then I don't know what is.
I thought I'd post this last week already but then I realized that this was something I genuinely needed to do for myself – to reflect as well as experience it on an emotional sphere. I didn't want to create a mere post out of it, but to rather pause take a moment and be thankful.
Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. ~ Epicurus
We become so infatuated with what we don't have and subsequently lose cognizance of what we're already blessed with. The overflowing clutter of things-to-do keep us so busy that we often miss out on precious things; sheer moments of gratitude and joy. So after consideration I then took time to compile my gratitude list – the things, moments and people that put color into my life.
- I'm grateful that I'm able to wake up to the light of a new day.
- Being comfortable with who I am. Yassssss!
- The satisfaction from sleeping
- Health
- Everyone that cares
- Love
- Empathy
- Kindness
- Education and knowledge
- My mothers (plural)
- My mother's son
- My only sister
- Niece
- Family
- Friends
- Confidante
- The unexpected calls and texts that indicate that I matter
- The dreams
- All those who believe in me
- Music – the fact that it moves me literally and figuratively
- Wow! Food guys
- All I've achieved so far
- The bright and gloomy days
- All the "I love, I care and I miss you's"
- Connection; phones, internet just the whole nine yards
- Forgiveness, the fact that I get a chance to redeem myself
- Vacations
- Warmth
- Board games
- My English teacher back in high school, I remember every single word in the letter she wrote me.
- The elasticity to adapt to change
- Intuition
- Laughter
- The second, third and multiple chances
- Writing
- Television
- The beginnings and endings
You've probably once witnessed time going past you and in turn regretted that you had taken things and people for granted. It is open knowledge that gratitude is not easy to practice but what is the use of working on anything if we're unable to show appreciation. How are we going to find value in what we are yet to achieve if we're challenged now as it stands. I don't know but just maybe if we could attempt to live in the moment, cherish what we have and grasp contentment in every way possible we'd be a little happier and fulfilled – just maybe.
Do you ever take a moment? Forward your thoughts.


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Hinkley Point C nuclear plant design unveiled
New nuclear plant, Hinkley Point C, design unveiled
By Rory Cellan-Jones
13 December 2012 Last updated at 12:57
The design for the first UK nuclear power stations to be built for 25 years has been granted approval.
After a five-year process, regulators have said the European Pressurised Reactor, designed by two French firms, is safe and environmentally sound.
But there are still a number of hurdles to be cleared before energy supplier EDF and the nuclear engineering firm Areva can begin construction.
The firms are weighing up the economic case amid concerns about rising costs.
The French companies are looking at building two new plants at Hinkley Point in Somerset, but will need planning permission.
EDF Energy chief executive Vincent de Rivaz said: "The acceptance of the design for the EPR reactor is a major achievement and milestone for our new nuclear project in Somerset.
"It represents four years of hard work and allows our project to have a stable design before we start, offering a huge boost for the predictability of costs. It highlights our credibility and that of the EPR design, as well as demonstrating that the UK has a credible policy and regulatory framework in place."
In 2007, the Office for Nuclear Regulation and the Environment Agency began the process of examining four potential designs for new nuclear plants. But three of the applicants dropped out, leaving just the EPR.
The design has already been used for new reactors in Finland, France and China. But construction has taken longer than planned and costs continue to mount.
Last month, EDF revealed that the cost of its Flamanville EPR plant in Normandy had risen by more than 2bn euros (£1.8bn) due to design changes following the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan.
The new power plants will be built next to the old Hinkley Point plants, near Bridgwater, Somerset
Last year, the UK regulators gave interim approval to the EPR under a process called the Generic Design Assessment, which aims to cut costs by examining new nuclear plans on paper rather than during the construction process.
But they said 31 issues must be addressed by EDF and Areva before approval could be granted.
As a result, there have been changes to the design, some of them due to lessons learnt from the Fukushima disaster.
"We asked them to look at the accident, why it came about…. and how that might affect the UK EPR," said Dave Watson of the Office for Nuclear Regulation.
That led to 16 changes, including additional flood protection measures and the provision of mobile generators and pumping equipment.
The regulators said the UK EPR was now "the most-assessed design ever" after a process costing £35m, which will be recouped from EDF and Areva.
EDF has still to confirm that it will go ahead with the investment in the new plan on its existing site in Somerset, to be known as Hinkley Point C.
A decision had been promised by the end of 2012, but the company has now revised that to "the earliest possible date".
Negotiations with the government over price guarantees for nuclear electricity could determine whether the company proceeds with its investment plans.
A decision on planning permission by the Planning Inspectorate is imminent, and the Secretary of State for Energy Ed Davey will then have three months to make his decision on final approval.


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Applications are closed. Funding is tapped out for this program.
The IMFP is intended to enhance the adoption of advanced manufacturing technology innovation, increase the capabilities of companies to accelerate commercialization and introduce companies to advanced manufacturing expertise and facilities locally. By utilizing approved contractors, applicants can apply to cover the costs of technical expertise, facility usage and professional fees that relate to:
- Prototyping
- Machining & Fabrication
- Continuous Improvement/Consulting
The innovative applicant must be an incorporated for-profit entity located in the districts of Nipissing, Timiskaming, Parry Sound or Muskoka. The program is not applicable to businesses operating as distributors, resellers or wholesalers. Emphasis will be placed on applicants who demonstrate the potential to create jobs, increase revenue and grow the economy.
Applicants are eligible for $5,000 in funding. Successful applicants will be required to provide a cash contribution to IION in the amount of 20% of the total funds requested. The IMFP will not cover any HST.
Projects must be completed by approved contractors. If you wish to use a contractor not on the list, please contact Emily: [email protected] or 705-474-7600 ext. 5660. All contractors must submit a proposal and become approved by IION & IRAP.**All projects must be completed by February 28, 2019**
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iCAMP focuses on product innovation, by providing access to technologies & resources for the development and refinement of new & existing products & processes.
CAD Modeling, 3D Scanning, Stress Analysis, 3D Printing (Metal & Plastic), Waterjet Cutting, Collaborative Robots.
Rynz Innovative provides high quality engineering services by combining proven design standards with the most modern techniques available for designing & manufacturing plastic injection molded parts.
Mold & Tooling Design, Injection Molding, CNC Machining, Prototyping & Production Runs.
North Bay Machining Centre is your one stop shop machining solution
CNC Machining, MasterCam Software, Metal Fabrication & Welding, Build Assemblies, Facilities & Equipment for Machining Purposes.
JIC Consulting observes, assesses, refines and implements new ways of increasing your bottom line by improving machine and human output.
Process Consultation, Program Development (CNC), CNC Machine Tool Optimization, Workstation Setups, Training and Development.
Value Stream Solutions provides expertise in Continuous Improvement methods and provides advice on reducing and eliminating business waste & developing employees to be more productive with their time.
Coach companies to improve productivity, quality & leadership capabilities.
Komri Engineering is an engineering consulting and product development firm that can take projects from ideation to completion.
Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Electronics & Product Design, Manufacturing Consulting, Software Development
MaJIC helps companies innovative by putting their creative material joining ideas into practice while enhancing productivity & quality, meeting regulatory requirements and improving safety.
Welding & Civil Engineering, Mechanical & Metallurgical Testing, Welding Procedure Development, Non-Destructive Testing, Welding Training & Testing.
GRM Drafting Solutions provides product development solutions which can be rapidly prototyped and evaluated for fit & function.
CAD Modeling, Mechanical Detail Drawings, New Product Design & Development, Machine Design, Reverse Engineering, Rapid Prototyping.
Global Growth specializes in taking manufacturing companies global by developing growth strategies for North American & international markets.
Growth Strategies & Execution, Market Expansion, Competitive Positioning & Marketing, Sales & Export Team Strengthening
Creative One provides expertise in solving time consuming and/or complex problems by creating customized web-based software/apps.
Cross-platform coding (desktop, mobile, tablets), Co-development of customized solutions with clients
To ensure clarity on the program and its qualifying conditions, applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Emily prior to submitting an application.
Contact Emily at: 705-474-7600 ext. 5660 or [email protected]


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This dehumidifier has a 25' detachable power cord for access to a power supply across large spaces. The unit has a built-in duct attachment ring for use with Dri-Eaz layflat polyvinyl ducting (old separately) to facilitate control of air circulation and drying efficiency. Its rotomolded polyethylene housing provides consistent wall thicknesses and strong outside corners for resistance to damage and leaks. Up to two DrizAir 1200 models can be stacked for efficient use of storage space. This dehumidifier has a rigid, telescoping handle and semi-pneumatic wheels to facilitate transport. It uses a 3M HAF Filter (included) to protect internal components from dirt (replacement filters sold separately). Intertek Testing Services, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) using Edison Testing Laboratory (ETL) safety standards, has certified this product to Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standard for safety for dehumidifiers UL 474, and to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) 22.2 no. 92 standard for dehumidifiers. It also is verified by the AHAM for water removal capacity and energy factor.
Dehumidifiers remove moisture from the air. They are commonly used for drying applications in the cleaning, building maintenance, and restoration industries, and to control the humidity levels in office or homes. A refrigerant dehumidifier uses the same kind of refrigeration technologies found in air-conditioning systems. It lowers the air temperature and condenses its water vapor into water. The water, also called condensate, collects in a reservoir while the air is reheated and returned to the local environment. The condensate is removed to a drain, sump pump, or larger disposal receptacle.
A refrigerant dehumidifier usually has a humidistat to measure the relative humidity (RH) of the local environment, and cycles the machine off and on to maintain a pre-set RH. It also may have sensors to monitor a variety of operational parameters. It works most effectively in warm, moist conditions. Low grain refrigerant (LGR) dehumidifiers pre-cool the air to condense the water vapor efficiently, so they can operate over a wider range of temperatures and RH levels than standard refrigerant dehumidifiers.
Dri-Eaz manufactures dehumidifiers, air movers, structural drying systems, and air scrubbers for water damage restoration applications, and for the drying, cleaning, and building maintenance industries. The company, established in 1980, is based in Burlington, WA.
- Refrigerant dehumidifier that can remove up to 145 pints of water per day under AHAM test conditions of 80 degrees F and 60% relative humidity
- Has an operating temperature range of 33 - 100 degrees F, draws 6.4 amps on a 115V power supply for energy efficiency, and processes air at up to 227 CFM
- Rotomolded polyethylene housing provides consistent wall thicknesses and strong outside corners for resistance to damage and leaks
- Built-in duct attachment ring for use with Dri-Eaz layflat polyvinyl ducting (old separately) to facilitate control of air circulation and drying efficiency
- Rigid, telescoping handle and semi-pneumatic wheels to facilitate transport
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Cut Utility Costs
Do I have to provide my actual bills or can I supply a billing history instead?
A billing history generally does not contain the full detail of billing components we analyze on your behalf. If it helps to accelerate the process, Cost Control Associates can provide copy services.
Both the utility company and our own people already review our bills for possible errors. Do we still need further review?
Utility tariffs are always changing and can be complicated. We regularly review and analyze tariffs across the country and often are aware of riders or special provisions that are obscured in the fine print. Because of our experience, we know when a supplier is not providing the right information or the customer service representative is off track. We know how to ask the right questions and press for the right answers. (Read about real-life situations and how we helped)
I don't mind paying for you to find refunds, but why should I pay for future cost savings?
Our cost savings recommendations are always subject to your approval; we do not implement any changes until you agree we should. While we have recovered significant refunds for some of our customers, we have found that more than 50% of our findings come from cost reductions to your current bill. Wouldn't you rather pay a lower cost (which includes our fee for those savings) than continue over-paying your utility company?
How much of our time will this project take?
Every situation is different, and it depends on many things. Without knowing the details of your situation, we cannot say how much of your time we will need. You can rest assured that our team of experienced professionals will respect your time and do everything they can to save you money.
How long does the cost review and recovery process take?
Generally, a report of findings is presented to you within 60-90 days from the start of our review. If you agree that we should proceed, it usually takes about six months for us to request and verify all refunds and cost savings findings and issue you a final report.
Who are your clients?
We have performed our services for a wide variety of organizations. Our client list includes Fortune 100 companies such as Walmart, Bank of America, Home Depot, Union Pacific and General Electric as well as hundreds of municipalities, not-for-profits and small-to-medium sized businesses across the United States and, in some cases, beyond.
Can you provide your services to any type of company?
Each organization is unique, but our procedures are applicable to any type of company. We have dealt with most utilities in the U.S. and beyond and have the versatility to find refunds and cost savings for most organizations.
We had a review by someone else. Why should we get another review?
Our review is detailed and intensive. We often identify findings that our peer companies have missed. (If your review is contingency-based, it may not cost you anything to seek another point of view. You don't pay until we find something.)
What differentiates your firm from others offering a similar service?
There are many characteristics that set us apart. Please consider our:
Attention to Detail: Some firms concentrate solely on easy-to-find refunds and "cherry pick" only the refunds that justify their time investment. Cost Control Associates enters every account into a master database and systematically checks each one for large and small refund opportunities. In addition to identifying refunds, we analyze all bills for alternate rate opportunities and additional cost reduction items.
Flexibility: Cost Control Associates doesn't take a cookie-cutter approach to its services; we customize our services to meet your needs. We do not lock clients into a long term contract nor do we insist that bills be automatically sent to us before you have had the chance to review them in house. You choose which recommendations we pursue on your behalf.
Professionalism: We always work, first and foremost, for the benefit of our clients, yet we maintain professional relationships with suppliers and carriers. You can trust us to work directly with your providers to correct errors and rate changes we've identified.
Success Rate: We leverage our track record and daily interactions with major suppliers to produce the maximum recoveries and cost savings for our clients.


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The Board has committed itself to providing the County government with the resources it requires to keep pace with emerging trends in information technology; to providing citizens, the business community, and employees with timely and convenient access to information and services through the use of technology; and to using new technologies to create new business processes and improve government efficiency. The commitment has also required the Board to make a substantial, continuing investment in information technology.
- ITPAC Letter to the Chairman Bulova (370 kb PDF file)
- ITPAC Letter to the County Executive (283 kb PDF file)
- ITPAC Charter (186 kb PDF file)