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Get ready for the next generation of GPS. Thanks to strong demand and vigorous competition, GPS devices have become standard accessories in cars across the nation. But they're all looking a little less useful today now that the Dash Express is here, offering something none of them do: a permanent, always-on Internet connection that brings the information superhighway straight to your car. Just as Web 2.0 was all about social networking, GPS 2.0 uses the same principle; by gathering and sharing real-time traffic data between all Dash Express units, it makes each one more useful than any GPS device that came before it.
The Dash Difference
Take a look at theDash Express and you'll first notice its large size. It measures 4.8 x 4.1 x 2.8 inches and weighs 13.3 ounces, and has a curved, upside-down "L" shape, as the top extends back from the device. The reason for the extra weight and the odd shape is that the Dash doesn't contain just a GPS receiver, like other navigators; it has a SIRFstarIII GPS chip, a Wi-Fi antenna, and a cellular GPRS antenna. And it comes with a mount that makes it easy to attach.
Those extra connections ensure that the Dash is always connected to the Internet wherever you drive. Connect the Dash to your home or office Wi-Fi network to download free software updates quickly (we found three waiting for us when we first powered the device on). The Dash initiates its own cellular connection when you power it on (using data-only service with Jasper Wireless), so that it can download current traffic information and enable Yahoo searches. Users get three months of free service. After that, a cellular connection costs $9.99 per month with a two-year contract, $10.99 per month with a one-year contract, or $12.99 month-to-month. Plan on signing up, because an active connection is essential to get the Dash's benefits.
Lots of GPS navigators can receive traffic information from signals broadcast over FM radio, but the Dash is the only one that pulls data from other Dash-equipped cars on the road. That's because the Dash doesn't just receive traffic information, it also sends information. As you drive with the Dash, it uploads information so that your data can help other users. The more Dash units are sold, the more users benefit with better traffic data.
Simple Controls
The Dash Express offers a simplified interface that's easy to use on the road. There are two touch buttons above the 4.3-inch screen, one for volume and one that toggles between the menu and the map view. Read the slim manual for usage tips, such as tapping the volume button twice to mute the sound. A power button on the right side puts the unit in standby or shuts it off, depending on how long you hold it. The screen offers poor glare protection. We had to turn the brightness all the way up to see it clearly in sunny conditions.
The four-button menu makes it easy to call up favorite destinations, search Yahoo, type in an address, or change your settings. If you're out of range of Dash's cellular service (which should rarely happen; Jasper's coverage map includes most of the country), you can also search the 1 million onboard points of interest (POI), which is teensy compared with most other navigators.
Connected Traffic
Most people buy GPS devices because they make driving on unfamiliar roads easier. The Dash, however, is different: It aims to help you get to places you drive to all the time, only faster. It's all about avoiding traffic.
Enter an address on the Dash and it generates two or three possible routes to get there. You view them on one map, tapping buttons on the right side of the screen to view the first, second, or third route. The driving time and distance is written next to each route. When you select one, the map shows you the traffic along that route, so you know where cars are moving and where they aren't. Compare the two or three routes, pick the one you want to use, and the device begins navigating.
The Dash shows traffic conditions by coloring roads green, yellow, orange, or red. Green routes are clear of traffic, yellow slightly congested, orange moderately congested, and red heavily congested. If roads are gray or white, there's no data available.
Besides using color, the Dash also shows roads as solid lines or dashed lines. Solid lines mean that a Dash user has driven that road in the last 25 minutes, so the information is guaranteed fresh. A dashed line means you're seeing either historical data--the usual traffic condition for that road at that time of day--or data from traffic sensors embedded in the road. Devices download new historical traffic data automatically every month.
Our Dash Experience
We tested the Dash primarily in northern New Jersey, and although a Dash representative told us there were only 15 beta testers in the area with Express units, as well as a small handful of other reviewers, we always saw plenty of current traffic data for the major roads. That data proved to be always accurate, too: When the Dash told us the New Jersey Turnpike would become congested at a certain spot, it did, at exactly the right location. No local roads had traffic data from other Dash users, but this will change as more units are sold (we reviewed this unit before any were on sale, so our experience was a little limited).
Our most serious problem with the Dash came when driving on unfamiliar roads. If you're using the Dash to find the quickest route to the office or to the kids' soccer match--places you already know--you'll want to use the 2D view, which shows color-coded traffic for your entire area. If you're on unfamiliar roads, however, you'll want the 3D view, which shows turn information more clearly--but makes everything else more difficult.
For starters, toggling between the two views takes 5 seconds, which is too long when you're unsure about a turn. Also, the 3D view shows multi-lane highways as single lanes, so we were often unsure about the correct lane to be in. We missed a turn off the NJ Turnpike because we were in the wrong lane. Since the Dash already uses multicolored lines to show traffic data, it shows the current route in the 3D view as a white line with occasional blue arrows. However, the white line was just too hard to see.
The device also frequently calls exits by names that don't match the existing signs: the Dash told us to take the "Highway 81 South Ramp," when the road sign simply said "NJ Turnpike." It also called one exit "Bright St." when it should have said "Centre Street."Company representatives told us that they were working to improve toggling speed; however, because this device is intended for people who already know where they're going and simply want to get there faster, these other issues would receive lower priority in being addressed.
The Dash Express' Online Options
Users create a free MyDash account at my.dash.net that allows them to send addresses easily to their Dash navigators. It's a great way to build up your onboard address book: Just enter addresses into the Web page's text box and click to send it to your device. In our testing, the Dash received addresses in less than a second, thanks to its always-on connection.
Users can also download plug-ins for Microsoft Outlook 2003 and Web browsers (Firefox, IE6 and 7, and Safari) that let them send addresses from those apps by highlighting and right-clicking. Doing so opens a new Web page with the formatted address, which you can then send to your device. In testing, the Dash formatted the address correctly most of the time but occasionally couldn't understand abbreviations. It also couldn't understand addresses in which the phone number was listed before the address.
The online account also lets you save your favorite Yahoo searches to your Dash, create grouped lists of favorite locations, or create lists from RSS or GeoRSS feeds. For example, you can run an apartment search on Craigslist.org, copy the RSS link at the bottom of the results page, and use that to create a feed that displays on your Dash.
While creating searches and lists is simple, the site doesn't do enough to explain the steps to users. GeoRSS feeds, which encode location as part of an RSS feed and are used by sites likePlatial, will be foreign to most users, and more guidance would be appreciated. When you've created a list, you can opt to save it with the Dash community. That doesn't do much, unfortunately, as there's not yet an option to view other people's lists.
Express Local Search
The Dash Express has a few other helpful tricks for staying connected on the road. The gas-station search pulls in and sorts current gas prices, so you can find the cheapest station near you. This feature proved highly accurate in our testing, listing the ten closest stations to our location. The movie-theater search lets you know what's playing at your local theaters and provides movie times.
The Dash Express' online search is hit-or-miss and initially confusing. The restaurant search, for example, doesn't break down restaurants by cuisine, but you can easily type in "Chinese food" to pull up local results from Yahoo. The results, however, were rarely as complete as we wanted and often included irrelevant results, such as an importer that works with Chinese food. That's something that doesn't happen with a static POI database.
While the Dash offers impressive live data features, don't expect extras common on other devices. There's only one voice (which pronounces street names), no multimedia playback options, and no Bluetooth.
Dash Express Verdict
While the Dash Express' 3D navigation experience needs to be improved, the ability to send out updates to connected Dash units means that users should get software improvements regularly and not have to update hardware anytime soon. The Dash's traffic data is a major improvement over current GPS devices. Not only will it earn an army of admirers who are sick of traffic jams, but it will change the navigation industry for good. However, if you live in a more rural area and are simply prone to getting lost, you'll do better with a less expensive model from the likes of Garmin or TomTom. The Dash Express is best for metro users or daily commuters who know where they're going and for whom avoiding major traffic jams would be well worth the monthly fee.


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Art lovers should make a date in their diaries for a new exhibition by two local artists that will be held at the Zoom Gallery, Warrior Square station, St Leonards, next month.
Sheryl Hall and photographer Robert Maxted will present a joint exhibition entitled 'Of Two Minds', September 23-29, 10-4pm daily.
The exhibition showcases a varied mix of pieces from both artists. Sheryl will exhibit a series of paintings inspired by various conspiracy theories centred around Antartica, entwined with the Northern Lights, Bioluminescence, NIkola Tesla's free energy and the infamous flight of Admiral Byrd. She said: "My interest in Tesla coincides with my intrigue of conspiracy theories that centre around the idea of a 'Hollow Earth', UFO's and the notorious voyage of 'Admiral Byrd' over Antarctica. I have also painted a portrait of the infamous Madame Blavatsky, due to her knowledgeable and occult links to all of these subjects, especially for inclusion in this exhibition."
Photographer and founder of Zoom Arts, Robert Maxted will exhibit a series of photographs taken around Hastings and St Leonards. Rob, one of seven photographers who set up Zoom Arts in 2006 says his subject matter varies from everyday observations to thought provoking pieces, which question social norms. "Through my eyes I see pictures from all parts of life, the camera is an extension of my eyes allowing me to share these pictures to the world," he said.
A private view will held at Crowley's Bar, Hastings on September 22, 6-9pm. The first 50 who buy a drink will receive a free gift put together by both artists.


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Life & Law in Balance
Partner Retreat
Enjoy four days of interactive, small group workshops to help you build your book of business, map out a plan for your future, and integrate it with your personal life.
- Tucson, arizona
- September 24-27, 2017
- 12 hours cle
- deep-dive workshops
Meet Your Host
Heather Hubbard
Heather Hubbard is a former partner, practice group leader and diversity committee member of an AmLaw 200 firm based out of Nashville, Tennessee.
During her legal career, Heather was honored by Best Lawyers in America -- Patent and Intellectual Property Litigation and Copyrights and Trademarks, SuperLawyers, Benchmark Litigation, and Managing IP Stars. She received the ABA Entertainment Law Initiative Award and was named one of Nashville's 40 Under 40 by the Nashville Business Journal.
A Fellow in Tennessee Leadership Law and the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, she now enjoys being on the other side of the podium presenting to groups such as LCLD and the ABA Leadership Academy.
Speaker & Coach
In 2014, Heather decided to leave the full-time practice of law to establish her own coaching and consulting company. Through individual and group coaching, retreats, workshops and online programs, Heather provides personalized solutions for attorneys seeking more success and satisfaction in their legal careers.
Combining her legal and management background with her innate ability to relate to others in an authentic and approachable way, she is respected and well-liked. Challenging others to think outside the box, face their fears and go bigger in life and law, she's been referred to as the "Yoda for attorneys" on more than one occasion. Offering real talk and real world solutions, Heather is a breath of fresh air in the sometimes stifling legal industry.
Situated in the warm shade of the Santa Catalina Mountains in northern Tucson, Arizona, on 400 acres of idyllic land, Miraval is a top-rated all-inclusive destination resort and spa dedicated to helping guests live life in the moment.
Since 1995 the property has been consistently ranked as one of the world's top destination spas by Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Offering an array of dynamic growth and development programs, one-of-a-kind, luxurious spa treatments, authentic, flavorful and healthful cuisine as well as an expert staff of renowned wellbeing specialists, Miraval helps to open eyes, minds and hearts.
For more information about Miraval, visit www.miravalresorts.com
Click on each day for a detailed agenda
Note: Breakfast and lunch are at your leisure, but you are encouraged to sit with other participants to deepen your connections and grow your network
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Get excited about the next 4 days -- they're going to be epic!
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mindset Matters
Learn the fundamentals of mindfulness and meditation for attorneys
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Networking Reception
Get to know the other attorneys over cocktails
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Group Dinner
9:30am - 11:30am
Life & Law Inventory
Review various areas of your life and career to accurately assess how you're performing and identify areas for improvement. Explore blind spots and limiting beliefs holding you back.
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Create Your Own Success
Explore what is most important to you and identify where you'd like to go in your life and career in the next 1, 5 and 10 years based on your strengths and values. Develop a decision tree and learn to prioritize competing demands in order to achieve your desired outcomes.
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Release What's Holding You Back
In a special sunset ceremony, Navajo practitioner Tony Redhouse will help you release your past and present frustrations in order to embrace a new, brighter future.
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Group Dinner
9:00am - 11:30am
Advanced Business Development Strategies
Learn how to leverage your unique strengths and motivators to grow your book of business and increase your income.
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Life & Law Plan
In this workshop, you will finalize your Life & Law Plan so that you have actionable goals, timelines and proper support to help you achieve your biggest goals. This unique and integrated approach will ensure you have a roadmap to success and satisfaction when the program ends.
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Group Dinner
7:00am - 9:30am
Face Your Fears and Go Big
Now that you know exactly what you're aiming for, complete the Desert Tightrope Adventure Challenge to face your fears.
10:30am - 11:30am
Implementation Strategies
Learn advanced strategies related to developing and changing habits and mindset to help you stay focused on implementing your plan when you go home.
11:30am - 12:00pm
Share your ahas and say your group goodbyes.
The Life & Law in Balance Fall Retreat will be held at the all-inclusive five-star Miraval Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona from September 24-27, 2017.
The Fall Retreat is limited to female partners and owners (with some exceptions made for of counsel and senior associates actively seeking to build a book of business).
As lawyers are expected to perform under higher and higher levels of stress, it's no wonder that you may be struggling to achieve the levels of success and satisfaction you'd like.
Life & Law in Balance can help.
As you get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and settle into a serene natural environment, you will begin to decompress, unplug and open up to a life-changing, empowering experience. When you give yourself the space to focus on the strategy of your career, you can consciously design a path to achieve your deepest desires.
Whether you're seeking to build your book of business, navigate firm or corporate politics, attain a leadership position, or simply manage a heavy caseload, this program is designed to help you create an actionable plan that will take you to the next level.
The Life & Law in Balance Retreat takes an innovative approach to help you build confidence, reduce stress, deal with distractions, tackle negative thinking, and strategically plan for your future.
Combining the best aspects of wellness retreats with professional development workshops, including 12 hours of CLE credit, you won't find another retreat like this designed especially for experienced female attorneys.
You will leave feeling grounded, clear and restored, with a renewed energy and zest for life and law. You'll also have a strategic plan in place and the tools necessary to help you achieve unstoppable success.
Ready to rise to the challenge?
*Retreat programming and 4 days of interactive deep-dive workshops
*Workbook and materials
*Certificate of Attendance of 12 hours of CLE
*Scheduled group activities including:
Welcome Cocktail Networking Reception
Desert Tightrope Adventure Challenge
Native American Ceremony with Tony Redhouse
*Group dinners each evening
*Free 50-minute massage at award-winning Miraval Spa
- $750
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What Others Are Saying
What prior attendees have to say about the Life & Law in Balance Partner's Retreat at Miraval
I think the retreat was very much worth the cost. I especially appreciated the time spent on the workbooks so we could make real progress during our time there. The holistic approach of this program allows you to make discoveries, decisions, and plans that will work for all of your life, not just your career.Erika Royal Holland & Knight
The retreat reminded me of what I need to be focused on and how I can be less reactive to things. I really enjoyed the business development and goal setting sessions plus the challenge experience. It was an excellent mixture of practical advice with ways to get in touch with emotional factors that might be impeding progress.Amy Alderfer Cozen O'Connor
My clarity in obtaining more business will benefit me and my firm. I really enjoyed the activities, approach, and creating relationships. It's an exceptional program that forces you to be uncomfortable, which ends up being so helpful. It was truly a unique experience that I believe will help me in my personal and professional life.Kristin Walker-Probst Severson & Werson
The integration of mindfulness into the conversation was unique and important. I feel more empowered to articulate my professional goals and priorities. I also feel more open to self-acceptance. I'd recommend this retreat for anyone struggling with the legal profession without a clear explanation as to why.Erin Simmons


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Best Solar Chargers to Have for Emergencies
With Superstorm Sandy leaving so many without power for days on end, a lot of people are thinking harder about what alternative energy solutions they should add to their emergency kits. We have quite a few suggestions for where to start looking for the best options.
First, check out our 5 Best Portable Solar Laptop Chargers. These are great options for laptops from companies like Brunton, Go Power, and Sunlinq, and you can also use them to charge up smaller devices like cell phones. The prices make them an investment but they'll get the job done.
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Next, we like the solar chargers launched by Swiss Army. It folds up nicely to fit in an emergency backpack and is a much lower price tag. But that also means less charging capability. It'll work for cell phones, flashlights, extra batteries and radios, but it would take ages to charge something as large as a laptop.
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Another great option is the customizable solar charger kit from Voltaic Systems. You can buy components to create a system for your own needs -- whether you want just a small backup charger or if you want a larger system for charging laptops. It's a great way to get only what you need for an emergency.
If you don't want to mess around with gadget chargers and want to make sure you have the ability to generate some serious electricity via solar in an emergency, then we recommend the products from Goal Zero, including the Yeti1250. The Yeti1250 pairs with two 30-Watt solar panels, which are framed in metal to provide extra durability. Together, they need 20-22 hours of sunlight to charge the charger to full, which then provides 1250 Watt hours. Now that's some off-grid energy!
Best Solar Chargers to Have for Emergencies
When the lights go out for days on end, you need a way to charge your essentials. Here are some of our top coices.


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Prestige Eclipse Hand Crafted Solid Wood Fire Surround - Oak
Estimated Delivery 2-3 Weeks
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Technical Data
Prestige Fire Surrounds are hand-crafted to order and as such, have a 2-3 week lead time and regrettably, are non-refundable from the point of ordering.
The simply designed Eclipse fire surround compliments any fire with its clean lines and moon curved top mantel.
Also available in MDF/White, Mahogany and Beech finishes (sold seperately).
Mantel Width - 52"
Width at Base - 47"
Total Height - 43.5"
Opening Width - 35"
Opening Height - 35"
Shelf Depth - 8"
Rebate - 3" to 1" Adjustable
With this listing you are purchasing the fire surround only. Please click here for Back Panels and here for Hearths. We also supply complete suites if you click here.
All surrounds are despatched directly from the manufacturer via courier. Delivery date and time to be arranged between courier and customer.


text: BUSINESS As time goes by: Warner marks 85 4:00 AM PST 2/7/2008 by Thomas K. Arnold , AP FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Studio celebrates with docu, new DVD bows, reissues Warner Bros. celebrates its 85th birthday this year with a major home entertainment catalog campaign that will be highlighted by the DVD debuts of more than 50 restored films and the release of a new five-hour documentary about the studio narrated by Clint Eastwood.The yearlong campaign begins this quarter with Warner Home Video's release of two collections: one of Oscar winners and one of gangster films. The gangster-film slate includes an Ultimate Collector's Edition of "Bonnie and Clyde," a branded marquee positioned as the Cadillac of Warner special editions. It's due March 25.In subsequent quarters, Warner will release seven more themed collections. Coming in the second quarter are Frank Sinatra and "Dirty Harry" packages. The third quarter will find the studio releasing sets of superhero films and musicals, along with a Westerns set including a special edition of "How the West Was Won." In the fourth quarter, Warner will release horror and holiday collections, including an Ultimate Collector's Edition of "A Christmas Story."Many of these films also will be issued on Blu-ray Disc, including "Bonnie and Clyde," which will be packaged as a hardcover book with pages of behind-the-scenes stories and photos.Warner Home Video is partnering with Best Buy and Amazon.com on the promotion.The impetus for the campaign: "You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story," a new docu produced, written and directed by award-winning filmmaker and Time magazine film critic Richard Schickel (HR 2/6). The docu will be broadcast nationally as a three-part PBS special in September, in partnership with PBS' "American Masters" series. It will be issued on DVD that month as well, along with a 550-page companion book written by Schickel and fellow film critic George Perry."Our studio history is something we take very seriously," said George Feltenstein, senior vp classic catalog marketing at Warner. At a gala launch event Tuesday on the Warner Bros. studio lot, "Bonnie and Clyde" star Warren Beatty called Feltenstein "a force of nature" for his dedication to classic cinema.The DVD and Blu-ray releases represent "an incredibly important and crucial kickoff to the studio's 85th anniversary," said Ron Sanders, worldwide president of Warner Home Video. "This studio has such a rich history of quality."Sanders said that while the catalog campaign clearly is a commercial undertaking, "the dirty little secret is that it's also the chance for several opportunities — film restoration we probably couldn't afford otherwise and (the chance to) to reintroduce great classics to a new generation of filmgoers."Of the 6,800 films in Warner's library, about 1,400 are now available on DVD. Among the films being restored and readied for DVD debuts this year are "All This, and Heaven Too," "Brother Orchid," "Deception," "Gold Diggers of 1937," "Kid Galahad," "Lady Killer," "San Antonio," "Thank Your Lucky Stars" and "Watch on the Rhine."Several other notable films already released on DVD will be spruced up as special editions or Ultimate Collector's Editions, including "GoodFellas," "Heat," "Dirty Harry," "How the West Was Won." FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Thomas K. Arnold email@example.com @thr AP firstname.lastname@example.com @thr


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UPDATE: Paul Marciano is stepping down from Guess. In a filing made by Guess on Tuesday, it's stated that after an investigation into misconduct allegations against Marciano it was "found that on certain occasions Mr. Marciano exercised poor judgment in his communications with models and photographers and in placing himself in situations in which plausible allegations of improper conduct could, and did, arise."
The findings of the investigation were presented to the company board on June 7 and June 11, the same day that Marciano notified the board of his decision to resign as executive chairman, though he will remain on the board.
The filing also states that the company and Marciano "entered into non-confidential settlement agreements resolving claims of five individuals arising out of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Mr. Paul Marciano for an aggregate total amount of $500,000."
You can read the complete filing HERE.
Paul Marciano is taking a step back from Guess as the company completes an investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations against him.
"I have pledged my full cooperation to the Company, and I have the utmost confidence in our CEO, Victor Herrero, to continue leading the Company during this time," Marciano, who has denied the claims, said in a statement on Tuesday.
"The Board of Directors and Mr. Marciano have agreed that Mr. Marciano will relinquish his day to day responsibilities at the Company, on an unpaid basis, pending the completion of the investigation," a statement from Guess reads. "The Company takes very seriously any allegations of sexual misconduct, is committed to maintaining a safe work environment, and looks forward to the completion of a thorough investigation of all the facts."


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The Hermitage OfficesPosted: June 4, 2013 Filed under: Restoration, Warbeck & Cox | Tags: Brampton Ash, countryside, inspiration, Leicestershire, moving, Northamptonshire, office units, offices, renovation project, The Hermitage Offices Leave a comment
Just before signing off on our last post we just happened to drop in that we've moved premises.
By getting married and moving in with Mr W&C, we've had to reorganise pretty much everything and move from sunny Buckinghamshire up to Northamptonshire. Granted, it's not a million miles away but packing everything up whilst trying to keep the business running as usual has proved quite challenging.
Thankfully we came across The Hermitage Offices a restoration project which apparently started off looking something like this…
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Follow the amazing journey of Douggs as he takes you to the extreme highs and extreme low's of his extraordinary life as a skydiving and base jumping champion.
Douggs has to deal with fear everyday on a huge scale where the very real threat of death looms with each leap of faith.
Douggs will take you on his journey from his 1st skydive all the way through to winning the world base jumping championships whilst sharing with you his darkest times of dealing with
the loss of his mother to cancer and the tragic death of his girlfriend in a skydiving accident.
Douggs' captivating and motivating lecture will give you the insight to embrace and overcome your fears, think outside the box and inspire you to achieve your dreams.
His personable yet 'loose' character makes him easy to relate to with his down to earth style, and whilst combining this with spectacular video footage and imagery, it leaves you wanting to jump out of your chair and go out and achieve all your life's dreams. He shows you that it is because life is so precious that the reason for living it to the fullest is so
His stories includes:
• 1st skydive
• The road to becoming a champion
• A world record
• The worst tragedy
• Becoming a world champion
• Keeping life moving
• The unknown future
And his messages include:
• Overcome your Fears
• Embrace Change
• Learn from mistakes
• Don't judge on appearance
• Have passion
• Keep it simple
• Enjoy the journey
• Achieve your dreams…
You will most certainly come away from this experience with the drive to succeed in all aspects of your life and to embrace and overcome whatever it throws at you.
But most of all, you will walk away wanting to make the most out of every day of the beautiful thing that is…Life!


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I confess to being more than a bit tentative about the move to Miami Beach on a full-time basis. The last ten years in Boston were rich and rewarding for me, including time spent both as an adult learner and as a university professor. In particular, my graduate studies at Suffolk University, at Boston University and at Harvard were intellectually challenging and stimulating, while teaching philosophy at Boston College was, hands down, the most gratifying professional experience of my adult life. After a quarter century working at two large corporations, I longed for an institutional environment steeped in a tradition of excellence and virtue, and I found it at BC. Leaving there was a sacrifice, of the kind that spouses often make for one another, and which I could only hope would bring alternative compensations and new opportunities.
The initial plan was ambitious enough: to develop the Noble Leisure Project and perhaps write a book about this ancient concept. Aristotle's noble leisure argues for pursuing what is most worthwhile (the big challenge is defining this in modern terms), when one has the freedom to pursue anything at all. Yet, in fairly short order, it became clear that writing about this would not be sufficient; it was required that I attempt to live the kind of life argued for, one in which I might yet "flourish beyond work" (the stated aim of the Noble Leisure Project). More so, I should share my experiences with others, in hopes that something might resonate and prove useful.
The four pillars of Noble Leisure are: teaching and mentoring; active philanthropy; social contribution, and continued learning and personal development. I have now undertaken new personal projects under each head, some of which you can read about within this website. My intention is to write from time to time about the challenges and satisfactions of these projects, but also, to provide original and curated content on what others are doing with their own resources and time at leisure. The initial stories I have read about and the people I have met are surely inspiring, and testament to the limitless possibilities available to those with the courage, creativity and commitment to find meaning, rather than mere pleasure, in their good fortune.


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- Bahrain Grand Prix
Decision on Bahrain GP next week - Ecclestone
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Bernie Ecclestone has said a decision on whether the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix will go ahead will be made next week. His comments come in the light of overnight violence in the state and the cancellation of the GP2 Asia race at the weekend.
Less than 24 hours after appearing relaxed about the situation, Ecclestone was forced to admit that it "doesn't look good".
"We'll have to keep our eye on things and make a decision quickly," he told the Press Association. "I spoke to the Crown Prince this morning. He doesn't know any more than you or I, but they're monitoring exactly what is going on. Next week we will make a decision on what we are going to do."
There was also a marked change of mood within the FIA. Yesterday, Jean Todt, the president, said he tried "not to overreact on breaking stories," adding there was "no reason for unnecessary concern". But today an FIA spokesman admitted "the president is looking at the matter closely and when there is something to announce we will let everybody know".
The decision could well be taken out of their hands as the teams are due to meet on Friday when they might agree to stay away.
The comments of two GP2 personnel in Bahrain - Team Air Asia's Davide Valsecchi and Racing Engineering team principal Alfonso- might well help some of them decide.
"My hotel is just 800m away from the centre of the riot and I could hear shots of machine guns," said Valsecchi, while d'Orleans-Borbon commented: "There are Saudi tanks everywhere, and during the night we heard shots."
The pre-season testing, scheduled to begin on March 3, looks increasingly unlikely to go ahead.
More details are emerging of violent clashes which left four dead and 300 injured in the capital Manama. Reports suggest around 2000 people in the city's main square, many of whom were asleep, were set on by around 200 security personnel using batons, tear gas and rubber bullets.


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Due to a number of circumstances, there were a very limited number of weekends available for our bride, so we decided to combine forces (her Mom, her Aunt, her Grandmother and myself) and have a large joint shower.
I knew it would be special and wonderful, because everything touched by Brianna's family is just that. Her Grandmother takes care of the monthly women's prayer breakfast at their church, all of which have their own theme. She puts a great deal of thought and planning into each one, so I knew she would be overflowing with beautiful ideas. And she was. Add to that the creative talents of Breezy's Mom, Lisa & her Aunt Shawn...Wow! We all had our assigned tasks beforehand, then the morning of the shower, other family members arrived to help, too. Like a mini army we got everything set up and ready.
Don't you love those place settings? It was an afternoon tea so at every place, there was a sweet tea bag personalized with the names of the bride and groom, a cute tea cozy and special cup and saucer to keep as well. I loved the way the large doilies looked under the plates.
The favors were darling! Breezy's Aunt Shawn reduced the shower invitation and placed it on these little boxes, added a flower and coordinating ribbon and pretzel candies. Absolutely adorable.
The favors were darling! Breezy's Aunt Shawn reduced the shower invitation and placed it on these little boxes, added a flower and coordinating ribbon and pretzel candies. Absolutely adorable.
Breezy's Mom, Lisa has been collecting antique cups and saucers since she was a teenager. Having them on display added a beautiful touch to the shower.
All sorts of various teas were offered, in a variety of lovely tea pots...
All sorts of various teas were offered, in a variety of lovely tea pots...
We served cucumber sandwiches, mini quiche, egg salad sandwiches, cranberry scones, cream puffs, oreo bon bons and baklava...
...chicken salad croissants, triscuits with cajun salmon dip and mini fruit pizza. Delicious! (This was not to mention of course, the cake!)
We played several games..."How Well Do You Know Brianna" and also a purse scavenger hunt, which proved to be great fun.
Since Brennan made the trip back home from South Carolina with Brianna, he stopped by later on (just in time to help open some gifts!)
They received all sorts of wonderful things....too many, in fact to take back to South Carolina on this trip. Literally every nook and cranny of that car was filled. (I meant to take a photo, but forgot!) By the time the wedding rolls around, they just might need to rent another little u-haul! ; ) This couple is so very blessed and so very loved!
As of today, the wedding is 20 days away! Rehearsal dinner invitations are in the mail, Tom's is being measured for his tux this week, my dress fitting is Saturday...it will be here before we know it! Thanks so much for sharing in our joy and excitement! = )


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A friend called me today, sharing her delight that her 10-year-old daughter came down to breakfast and wished her a "Happy International Women's Day!" We marveled that her daughter knew about this important day without her mom telling her for the first time, and shared some happy thoughts about our strong, growing, young daughters.
Then the conversation turned: We simultaneously realized that both of our daughters think of International Woman's Day as something we celebrate for women in other countries, not our own.
We wondered, why?
My friend thinks it's because, "There's a real disconnect between our desire as parents to tell our girls that they can do anything they want to do in life, and the reality of the challenges that they will later face as women in our own nation."
This disconnect isn't unique to my friend and her daughter, it's a disconnect that we see with policy makers, news reporters, and business leaders as they fail to recognize inequality that women still face in the United States.
The problem is that without recognition, we can't get to solutions. And solutions are indeed needed.
You see, in the U.S. we're not moving forward, we're falling behind. In fact, according to international gender equality ratings released by the World Economic Forum, the United States fell four spots from last year partly because of our poor performance in women's health and political leadership. We are now 31st among all nations, just behind Lithuania.
As the United States falls behind, around the world investing in women is increasingly recognized as the fulcrum point by which communities can grow their stability and thrive.
This increasing recognition around the world that "When women thrive, we all do" needs to be taken to heart in the United States as well.
That's right, we aren't doing all that well here in the United States. There's still much work to be done. Let's break it down:
Economic Inequality: In the U.S. overall, women make 77 cents to every man's dollar. One study found that women without children make 90 cents to a man's dollar, mothers make 73 cents, and single mothers make the least, at about 60 cents to a man's dollar -- stats that should keep you up at night given that over 80% of American women become mothers by the time they are forty-four years old. Women of color experience increased wage hits. Studies show that passing family-friendly policies -- like paid family leave and assessable childcare -- lower the wage gaps.
Political Inequality: Women comprise only 17% of our national legislature in America, despite being 51% of the population. We now rank a low 70th of all nations in terms of women's representation in national legislatures.
Women's Health: Maternal mortality rates are rising in the United States. In fact, in one closely tracked region, the maternal death rates have tripled in the last decade. In the U.S. maternal mortality rates are now higher than in Poland, Croatia and 39 other countries, according to the World Health Organization.
The common assumption that all is fine in our own nation is one that hurts our economy, as well as the future health and well-being of our country.
What can we do? Today on International Women's Day, let's take a moment to look inward. While it's depressing to recognize that we as a nation haven't moved as far forward for women's equality as many people assume, there's growing awareness about the issues inside our borders. Organizations fighting for women's rights like MomsRising.org, which now has over a million members, are blossoming. And with this growing awareness comes action.
It takes many hands, many organizations, and many countries--including our own--to achieve international women's equality. We need to work as a global community, both inside and outside our nation's borders, in order for all women to have equal and fair treatment.
On this International Women's Day, I urge you to find and support organizations that champion the rights of women and girls both here and abroad.
Let's also make sure that our daughters, sons, elected officials, and news reporters know that International Woman's Day is something we celebrate both for women in other countries, and, importantly, also for women in our own nation.
Yes, International Women's Day matters in the U.S. This is the day when it's officially sanctioned for us to shout from the rooftops that women in the United States are indeed part of a global community still fighting for women's equality, and to stand on our soapboxes sharing lessons learned from abroad that, "When women thrive, we all do."
Happy International Women's Day!


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Make a difference with Mr Fothergill's and BBC Children in Need
November 13th, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Together, let's make a difference and grow seed! 30p from each packet of Sunflower Pudsey and Pumpkin Pudsey will go to BBC Children in Need.
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with BBC Children in Need, launching two new seed packets for children – Sunflower Pudsey and Pumpkin Pudsey. 30p from each packet sold will benefit BBC Children in Need, to help make a real difference to the lives of children all across the UK. Let's join together and have some fun growing the tallest sunflower and scariest pumpkin and help make a difference.
BBC Children in Need believe that every child in the UK should have a childhood which is safe, happy and secure and allows them the chance to reach their potential. To help achieve their vision, they provide grants to projects in the UK which focus on children and young people who are disadvantaged. They currently support 2,400 of these projects. Since 1980, over £800 million has been raised in aid of BBC Children in Need.
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For more information on BBC Children in Need and all the great work they do, head to www.bbc.co.uk/childreninneed.


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Quick Facts
- Born:
- June 18, 1901
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, USA
- Ethnicity:
- Caucasian
Thomas Breneman Smith was a popular 1940s American radio personality known to his listeners as Tom Breneman.
Born in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, Breneman was host of the show Breakfast in Hollywood which aired on the Blue Network, ABC, NBC and Mutual at various times from 1941 to 1948.
Breneman's program went through numerous title changes but was best known as Breakfast in Hollywood. By the mid-1940s, Breneman had ten million listeners. The popularity of the radio program was such that he created his own magazine, and in 1945 he opened his own establishment, Tom Breneman's Restaurant, located on Vine Street off Sunset Boulevard.


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A gap of at least eight months between the end of two government funding schemes and the start of a new one is threatening to impede the growth of renewable energy projects such as those being set up in schools, experts have warned.
Two schemes that have provided financial support for renewable power projects in schools and the wider community come to an end this year. Details of their replacement remain unclear, although the government insists its new Low Carbon Buildings (LCB) programme will be in place by April.
The two programmes due to expire are Clear Skies, which funds small-scale installations, such as wind turbines, heat pumps, biomass boilers/stoves and heaters in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Scotland has its own scheme for these technologies), and the PV Demonstration programme, which gives money for solar panelling throughout the UK. Both schemes have been operating since 2002 and are due to authorise their final grants by the end of the year. The deadline for final applications is early November for the former and December 2 for the latter.
This week, a joint statement from Greenpeace and the Renewable Power Association (RPA), a trade group representing more than 400 firms, criticised the government for creating a hiatus of several months in which no grants can be obtained.
"The LCB has an as yet unspecified start date in 2006-07 and an unknown budget," a joint statement said. "What is certain is that there will be a minimum gap of eight months in funding allocation for community renewable energy projects from November 4 2005."
With the uptake of renewable power gaining momentum, particularly in schools - which are increasingly powering ICT suites, swimming pools, classroom lights and heating through wind turbines and solar panels - any hiatus in funding would be far from ideal.
"This is happening just at a time when the government is urging communities to 'do their bit' in the battle against climate change," the joint statement continued.
The government has been criticised previously by the RPA and other groups for the gap between its rhetoric and policy on small-scale renewable energy schemes, and there are concerns that reticence on the new scheme may indicate that it is not ready to commit serious funds. The Department for Trade and Industry (DTI) has yet to announce just how much will be in the funding pot.
"Given the prime minister's repeated comments about climate change, we find it incomprehensible that the government is sleepwalking towards a protracted gap in support for [these] technologies," said Philip Wolfe, the RPA's chief executive.
But the DTI maintains that grants awarded this year will continue to be paid out up until the commencement of the new scheme and that there will be no gap.
Clear Skies has helped 25 schools in England, Northern Ireland and Wales with wind turbine projects to date, with five completed and paid for. By the time the initiative comes to an end, £12.5m will have been allocated to education projects.
The PV programme, which covers solar photovoltaic technology - systems which use cells to convert solar radiation into electricity - has handed out £28m in grants to schools across the whole of the UK. Schools have applied through two funding streams: small-scale grants (77 completed projects and 31 under offer) and medium to large-scale grants (one complete, 12 under offer). Grants are paid in two installments - 70% on approval of projects and 30% on completion.
The new scheme will incorporate both technologies, but the government says the LCB is about developing "a whole strategy that will create a sustainable market for the future," rather than just capital grants.
By 2010 the government wants 10% of Britain's electricity to come from renewable energy sources. And it wants to see a large amount of this energy coming from local community projects like those in schools.
"Our schools and our children may become the most decisive force for change - a green vanguard urging their elders on," the energy minister, Malcolm Wicks, told a conference last week as he launched It's Only Natural, a classroom-based programme to teach young people about renewable energies and their role in reducing carbon emissions.
"The climate change challenge is not just about national or global targets, new initiatives or new technologies. It is also about winning hearts and minds, especially young hearts and young minds.
Pointing to a number of existing school projects, he added: "Projects like these are not just helping us to tackle climate change. They provide visible evidence of the value of these technologies, give tangible proof that they do work and are a viable source of power."
But Stephen Tindale, the executive director of Greenpeace, said many innovations would not survive the funding gap. "In the face of climate change that is scandalous. The gap between the rhetoric and the reality of government action on climate change gets wider by the day," he said.


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Rag Rugging is certainly catching on. . . .and I couldn't be more thrilled!
When John and I started weaving rag rugs for a hobby, we had no idea how fast it would catch on. . . .Our intent was not to sell looms. . . .That came later. . . .We simply wanted to demonstrate the technique here at the Widner-Magers Farm Historic District. . . .It was a Folk art that reaches back in our Delta history that we didn't want to be lost. . . .Come to find out, it's an art form that has almost died out in a lot of other states, too. . . .
Delta Crossroads Magazine got wind of our efforts. . . .contacted us and asked if we'd be interested in them doing a feature. . . .Is there any answer to that question but "YES!"
The log house seemed the perfect setting. . . .Our pioneer clothing came out of moth balls. . . .and we set up everything in time to take these few shots for ourselves before Revis Chipman arrived to shoot the official ones. . . .
Revis grew up in the Delta, but she had never seen these rugs woven before. . . .I only remember a lady weaving them way back when I was only 3 or 4.
We spent the entire morning with Revis. . . .and even taught her how to weave. . . .
Not sure when the article will come out, but with my red boots and green skirt,
wouldn't it be perfect for the Christmas issue?
hint. . . .hint
Whatever issue we end up in will be fine. . . .
Just thrilled that we had the opportunity to introduce
'Rag Rugging' to more people. . . .
Spreading the word. . . .


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Compared to steamboat feasts, cosy family reunions or late-night mahjong sessions, spring cleaning may be a less anticipated part of the Lunar New Year season. Yet, no matter how much we dread or stress up over it, spring cleaning is an essential and symbolic practice that signifies the cleansing of bad luck before the new year.
So, what if we told you that getting the house spick and span can actually be really easy and fun? Read on to find out how cleaning your home can be a breeze with nifty gadgets and cool cleaning tools. Plus, check out DIY cleaning hacks that make use of natural ingredients. And, be sure to finish up on your cleaning before the First Day of the New Year (大年初一) so you don't break any taboos!
Ready to roll up your sleeves?
Before Lunar New Year
1. Go Hands-free
Forget the back-breaking task of vacuuming underneath your sofa – the Philips SmartPro Compact Robot vacuum cleaner does all the work for you at the mere click of a remote control. Designed like a spaceship straight out a sci-fi flick, watch this sleek robot cleaner glide through narrow spaces to pick up dust and never miss a spot.
What's more, it can even clean the house while you're out at work or if you've got your hands full with other household chores. Schedule your cleaning session 24 hours in advance and come home to spotless floors! It even knows when it's running low on battery and will automatically dock at the charging pod so you don't have to worry about charging it.
Get the Philips SmartPro Compact Robot vacuum cleaner, $599, at Courts and enjoy these freebies from 2 Jan to 4 Mar 2018:
- Spend $188 on Philips Small Appliances – Free (1) collectible cushion (Worth up to $39.90)
- Spend $388 on Philips Small Appliances – Free (1) $80 shopping voucher (Worth $80)
- Spend $888 on Philips Small Appliances – Free (1) spring cleaning voucher (Worth $150)
Still reeling from the STAR WARS™ action last Christmas? Your galactic adventure doesn't have to end yet – this Lunar New Year, go on a mission to conquer all dirt and dust with the Darth Vader™ POWERbot! By simply using a remote control or the Samsung Connect app2 on your smartphone, your POWERbot robotic cleaner will do all the hard work for you!
Possessing 20 times* the suction power and a slim 3.8 inches in height, your POWERbot will easily and effectively clean spaces that are hard to reach. Watch it whiz about smoothly throughout your home, with its Visionary Mapping™ intelligence that allows it to map out and remember the contours of each room, while its FullView Sensor™ 2.0 helps it detect and avoid obstacles such as chairs and tables – leaving every nook and cranny spick and span. Talk about a Force to be reckoned with!
Get the Samsung POWERbot Star Wars™ Edition – Darth Vader, $1049, from Harvey Norman.
*20 times stronger compared to Samsung's conventional models in the VR9000 series.
2. Go Stain-free
Excited about your festive frock but dreading the hassle of washing your reds in a separate load? The LG TWINWash® is just what you need this season and beyond. Simply chuck your reds into the LG TWINWash® Mini and the rest of your clothes into the main washer so you don't have to worry about staining them. With the convenience of washing two loads simultaneously, you've got no excuse not to wear auspicious colours during the Lunar New Year!
Get the LG TWINWash® + LG TWINWash® Mini, $2,594 at Best Denki.
3. Go Eco-friendly
Using steam technology, this steam cleaner cuts through stubborn grease and grime, killing germs with just water and a microfiber pad. Simply fill up the tank and your cleaner is heated and ready to go in 15 seconds. This model also comes with a detachable Steambuster™ multi-purpose portable steam cleaner and a Swivel Steering feature that helps the mop head easily manoeuvre around furniture.
Black and Decker 10-in-1 Steam-Mop™, $249.90, available at Metro.
If you still prefer to mop the old-school way, this Method Squirt+Mop Hard F.Cleaner will be your ideal cleaning companion. Besides its yummy lemon-ginger scent, this no-wax formula is non-toxic and biodegradable. It also makes cleaning a lot easier – simply squirt the solution onto the floor and clean the floor with a cloth or mop in long strokes. You don't even have to dilute the solution, rinse the floor afterward or fret about waxy build-up or toxic residue. It's that easy!
Be sure to check out Method's other household items, produced from eco-friendly ingredients and materials at an affordable price range.
Method Squirt+Mop Hard F.Cleaner, $6.50 available at FairPrice.
4. Go Au Naturel
Baking soda
Affordable and easy to find, baking soda may look like your average culinary ingredient but it's actually a super cleaning agent. As a mild alkali, it is able to cause dirt and grease to easily dissolve in water and neutralize odours, eliminating unpleasant smells. The best part? Its natural, non-toxic properties give it a one-up over other household cleaners.
If your carpet or rug is starting to feel sticky or grimey, simply sprinkle some baking soda over them to freshen them up. Leave the baking soda in overnight and vacuum afterwards. Or make your own bathroom scrub with baking soda, liquid detergent and vinegar.
As baking soda's trusty partner-in-crime that helps to clean kitchen sinks and garbage disposals, vinegar also makes a rather nifty cleaning agent on its own as its acidity can effectively dissolve soap scum and erase stubborn stains. You could also give your mirrors and windows that extra shine with vinegar diluted in water. Simply dab some vinegar solution onto a cloth and give your mirrors and windows a good scrub. However, be careful not to use it on granite and marble countertops as its acidity could corrode these surfaces.
During Lunar New Year
If you've got the spring cleaning down pat, continue to usher in an auspicious new year with these do's and don'ts at home to guard your luck!
Do: On the eve of the First Day, (大年初一) open your windows by the stroke of midnight to let the old year "leave" and new year "enter".
Do: Take out the trash before the New Year. Just like how spring cleaning before the new year purges bad luck, taking out the trash also symbolises getting rid of ill luck from the previous year.
Don't: Break a plate. It is inauspicious to break home cutlery as this could signify a loss of fortune or a strain in family relationships. So, be sure to be extra careful around the house!
Don't: Sweep the floor on the First Day. While keeping the home dust-free is essential before the new year, refrain from sweeping or cleaning the home on the first day of the Lunar New Year as this signifies sweeping away your fortune.
Don't: Wash the clothes on the first two days of Lunar New Year.
Really excited about your brand new LG TWINWash™? Wait till the third day before you break in your new toy. Washing clothes on the first two days is said to be inauspicious as they clash with Water God's birthday.
So, go on and snap up these gadgets, or even concoct your own cleaning solutions to get the home spotless for Lunar New Year! Here's wishing you and your family a prosperous New Year!


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American Snuff Company Donates Land, buildings To Robertson County, TN
The property was formerly used for tobacco processing…..
Smokey Barn News
Friday May 1, 2015
Springfield, Robertson County, Tenn.
American Snuff Co. Donates Land, buildings To Robertson County
Through PRNewswire, American Snuff Company (ASC), a subsidiary of Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI), announced Thursday the donation of 10 acres of industrial land and buildings to Robertson County.
"American Snuff has a long history with the Springfield community and Robertson County," said Mick Spach, president of ASC. "Many of our employees and farmers who grow our tobacco come from the area."
Located at 901 Central Avenue West in Springfield, the property was formerly used for tobacco processing and includes 10 acres of land and three buildings with combined floor space of more than 191,000 square feet.
"We are very grateful for this generous donation," said Robertson County mayor Howard Bradley. "This prime location opens up a number of growth possibilities for our county. For American Snuff to contribute to our community in this way is greatly appreciated and this donation will have a long-lasting impact on our citizens."
Spach added, "We're confident that Robertson County can use this donation to support future economic development efforts in the region. It's always rewarding to give back to the community, and we're happy to be able to do so with this donation."
American Snuff Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Reynolds American Inc. (NYSE: RAI), is the nation's second-largest manufacturer of smokeless tobacco products. Its leading brands are Grizzly and Kodiak.
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- What are they thinking.
They act like this is such a great deal. Bet the old building is full of asbestos and is a multi million dollar liability, not to mention the company getting rid of the tens of thousands of dollars in taxes every year and writing off the donation on thier taxes to Uncle Sam. The demolition costs will be hundreds of thousands if not more than a million dollars. The Old Wilson plant next door is over 90k square feet and it remains only a storage facility for other plants overflow and has not been sold after many years of trying. Another smooth move from Mayor Bradley and chamber who appear as lost as an Easter egg when it comes to industrial development. Anybody seen the environmental report/assessment? Should be public record if one was competed


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|Archived February 20, 2019
Studying Underwater Water in the Land of MistyChincoteague Bay, Maryland
From August 14 to 22, 2003, a team led by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists undertook a complex field effort to study the occurrence and chemistry of submarine ground water beneath Chincoteague Bay, MD, as a followup to earlier geophysical studies.
The area was made famous by Marguerite Henry's 1947 children's book (and later Disney movie) Misty of Chincoteague, about the wild horses that live on the adjacent barrier islands, Chincoteague and Assateague.
Chincoteague Bay is the site of nutrient over-enrichment that is of concern to its primary managers, the National Park Service and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Submarine discharge of ground water recharged in agricultural areas on land is suspected to be a major contributor of nitrogen to the bay. Nitrogen and other nutrients are, in turn, suspected of fueling blooms of macroalgae that foul boat propellers and may be smothering seagrass beds, critical nurseries for young fish, shrimp, and crabs.
The recent field study used several techniques to gather data about the submarine ground water beneath Chincoteague Bay. Offshore work consisted of drilling, geophysical logging, and sampling performed from a barge platform, augmented by onshore logging of existing wells. The maximum drilling depth reached by the barge rig was 72 ft beneath the sediment surface.
The field team included chief scientist John Bratton and contract research assistants Sarah Kelsey and Dirk Koopmans (USGS, Geology Discipline, Woods Hole, MA); David Krantz and Abby Norton (University of Toledo, Ohio); John Earle (USGS, Water Resources Discipline, Denver, CO); and J.K. Böhlke and Craig Tobias (USGS, Water Resources Discipline, Reston, VA).
Drilling contractors from Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates and a barge/tug pilot provided by Hi-Tide Marine Construction consistently overcame difficult mechanical, geologic, and meteorologic conditions to get the science done.
Special thanks go out to National Park Service colleagues from Assateague Island National Seashore, Brian Sturgis and Carl Zimmerman, who provided logistical support, shuttle boats, and lodging.
The fieldwork was conducted safely and efficiently and produced excellent scientific results.
Noteworthy discoveries included the presence of a plume of fully fresh ground water, more than 25 ft thick, extending more than 1/2 mi offshore along the west side of the bay (near Public Landing), a similar plume at the north end of the bay (near South Point), hypersaline brines underlying part of Assateague Island, and a widespread buried peat at the base of the bay's Holocene sediment.
Downhole gamma and electromagnetic-induction logs were obtained from eight locations.
Ground water was sampled from nine temporary subestuarine wells, surface water was sampled from eight locations, and pore water was squeezed from 35 sediment samples.
Additional analyses for age dating, nutrients, and stable isotopes will be performed over the coming months.
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cover story:
Water Beneath Chincoteague Bay, MD
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❉ Arch-contrarian Julie Burchill on Midnight Cowboy, The World At War, Ambition, Sugar Rush, and how the ballet career went tits-up.
Julie Burchill started her career at the NME, aged 17, and has gone onto write for numerous tabloids and broadsheets. In 1989, her none-more-80s bonkbuster 'Ambition' became a bestseller, and her 2004 novel 'Sugar Rush', about an intense friendship between two teenage girls, was successfully adapted by Channel 4, giving Lenora Crichlow (Being Human) her first big break. In 2008, she co-wrote 'Not In My Name: A Compendium of Modern Hypocrisy' with Chas Newkey-Burden. Julie is currently a regular contributor to The Spectator.
What were you like at school?
Quite bright and very badly behaved. So no change!
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
A ballerina till the age of 13 – I was VERY good – when I shot up to 5'6 and grew huge tits overnight. Then I wanted to be a writer. I live in hope!
What advice would you give to your teenage self?
You're going to have MORE FUN than you can believe, you miserable little bitch. Smile – it's GOING TO HAPPEN!
What are your best and worst qualities?
Best – generosity/fun to be with – worst, too many to mention.
What's the worst job you've ever had?
In my adult life, I've only ever been a writer – from the age of 17 – but I sold perfume in a chemist on King's Cross Station for a few months when I was a 15-year-old runaway. I love scent, so that was almost as good as writing for a living.
Who were your pop culture heroes growing up?
Marc Bolan, David Bowie – the usual sexually flexible subjects for a pubescent perve of my generation.
What do you consider to be the single greatest piece of television ever?
The World At War.
Monty Python: is it funny?
When you're too young to vote, it's hysterical.
What was the last film that you watched?
'Love And Mercy', the brilliant Brian Wilson biopic.
What film could you watch every day?
'Imitation Of Life'.
What's your favourite film soundtrack?
'Midnight Cowboy'.
Which four actors would you like to see in a film together and which genre?
Mika Tan, John Garfield, Gregory Peck, Jake Gyllenhall and Sidney Poitier in a sex-com.
Which film, book or album last disappointed you the most?
Anything by Martin Amis.
Which record would you recommend to a friend?
'The Isley Brothers Greatest Hits'.
Which record wouldn't you let out of your sight?
I'm not possessive!
Which book would you save if your house was on fire?
The Gorse Trilogy by Patrick Hamilton.
What's your definition of what makes something cult?
Something which makes even virgins feel really cool when they listen to/watch/read it.
What are you reading at present?
Hebrew textbooks – I've been learning for more than five years and am still shockingly bad at it. It's my dream to be understood speaking Hebrew in my beloved Israel.
When did you first decide that you wanted to be a writer?
When my tits put me out of the ballet racket.
What do you think of contemporary female columnists such as Caitlin Moran or Laurie Penny?
Caitlin is wonderful – everything I might have been and was too lazy to achieve. I don't really think of Laurie Penny as a writer – more as a pamphlet with PMT.
Which writers, musicians or singers have inspired you over the years?
I don't think I've ever been inspired by anyone, though I've been a fan many times.
What's the best bit of advice anyone has given you?
"Write about what you don't know" – Me.
Who has had the biggest influence on your career?
The Artful Dodger.
Do you think it's true that you should never meet your heroes?
The people I've admired who I've met have all been really cool, but I invariably have made an utter ass-hat out of myself, over-excited by their presence.
What would you like to be your epitaph?
'She tipped big, and loved it!'
What are your thoughts on the TV adaptation of your novel 'Sugar Rush'?
Genius! MUCH better than the book, and the book was bloody good.
How did you end up writing for the Mail On Sunday in the '80s? And did you enjoy it?
I absolutely loved it. Total freedom, massive money – I was mad to flounce off to the broadsheets, but I was young and pretentious.
What do you think of your novel 'Ambition', looking back now?
It's just SO RUDE! But I was in my 20s when I wrote it, so I don't find it embarrassing. There's something about old people (I'm 57) writing smut that's a bit sad.
What element of your work gives you the most personal satisfaction?
Every true writer will say the same – pressing SEND.
What has been the most rewarding project in your professional career so far – and why?
The 'Sugar Rush' TV series – I didn't write it, but far better writers than me took it away and made it brilliant AND it won an Emmy. None of the slog, but all of the glory! And then last year I worked for (not with – for) Banksy on his Dismaland project – going there on the opening night was one of my top ten nights EVER. He's so brilliant.
You've recently been writing for The Spectator, what's it like?
It's a great magazine – the best ever – and if you don't need to make a living from writing, it's the best one to write for. (Snarky Lady Bracknell voice.)
Do you have any upcoming projects? How can our readers discover more about you and you work?
I'm 57, have been writing for a living since I was 17, and am lucky enough that I can do it when I want now, and not worry about having to grab any old hack-work that comes along. But I would ADORE it if your readers bought my last book 'Unchosen: Memoirs Of A Philo-Semite', which they can find on Amazon.
Thank you for taking time to talk to us, Julie.
❉ 'Unchosen' by Julie Burchill is available from Amazon, priced £4.99 on Kindle.


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For example, during an April 4 hearing in the US Senate, US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel said: "As a general matter, we very much welcome and applaud the extraordinary progress that has occurred in cross-strait relations under the Ma administration."
However, considering the broader picture, it is obvious that the People's Republic of China (PRC) has not pursued stability in the region, but on the contrary has become increasingly belligerent on a number of issues: differences with Japan over the Diaoyutai Islands (釣魚台), differences over territorial disputes with almost all nations bordering the South China Sea and most recently its mishandling of developments in Hong Kong over the procedure for the election of the territory's chief executive in 2017.
In particular, Hong Kong provides a model for Taiwan: the repressive and undemocratic moves by Beijing show Taiwanese what would happen if the nation moved too close to China. The recent developments are a clear indication that rapprochement with Beijing on the basis of its current policies would be detrimental to Taiwan's hard-won freedom and democracy.
How can the apparent contradiction be explained? An ostensibly benign and peaceful approach across the Taiwan Strait contrasted with an aggressive and much more assertive approach elsewhere?
The answer lies in the basic, but false, premise under which the current cross-strait rapprochement has taken place: The leaders in Beijing agreed to keep relations with Taipei on an even keel and proceed with a number of economic agreements because the Ma administration gave them the impression that this would gradually lead to unification.
However, those policies are now increasingly at odds with the aspirations of Taiwanese to remain free, defend their democracy and be a full and equal member of the international community.
Domestically, the KMT's policies and actions have led to an erosion of democracy, as exemplified by a rather dysfunctional legislature and a judicial system that is too often prone to be used by the ruling party for political purposes, while the executive branch's close ties with big business have also become increasingly apparent in various scandals.
Internationally, the Ma government and China have supposedly adhered to a "diplomatic truce" in which neither side would attempt to capture existing diplomatic recognition by third countries, but in reality, the PRC pushed hard to keep Taiwan from having any new diplomatic ties or any real representation in international organizations such as the WHO, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the UN.
Real stability across the Taiwan Strait can only be achieved if the leaders in Beijing understand that they need to accept Taiwan as a friendly neighbor, that they need to dismantle the more than 1,600 missiles aimed at the nation and that they need to agree to international space for Taiwan, so it can be a full and equal member in the international community.
The democratic Western nations can help bring about normalization of relations across the Taiwan Strait by moving to normalize their own diplomatic relations with Taiwan. The country's diplomatic isolation was prompted by the fact that in the 1960s and 1970s, the KMT regime of Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石) perpetuated its outlandish claim to represent all of China. That was obviously not the case and led to the withdrawal of its international recognition.


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I fully agree with you here. As an adult he should know better, and as a teacher he would have gone through countless hours of child protection training and briefings so alarm bells should have been ringing from the beginning. It does show you where some men's brains lie I guess.
I agree. Teachers are trained to deal with situations like this, especially in secondary schools. Yes, you will get some 16 year old girls who try to lead teachers on, but they are the adult and they are the ones who should be saying no and taking the matter to their superiors. Heck, even Waterloo Road had a recent storyline in which a teacher did just that. Rare that a TV drama can get something right yet the legal outcome goes the other way.
Yup, am with you utterly. Even if she flounced in in nothing but her scanties and begged him he is still utterly in the wrong. She is a child, he is an adult in a position of authority and the job of safeguarding children in his care, and he should have kept a professional distance. Cannot believe the judges comments, utterly ridiculous.
You are so right, this is beyond comprehension. I still cannot get my head around it!
I am with you 100% and cannot believe a judge would do that. Stuart Kerner must be rubbing his hands in delight the foul man.
Totally wrong on EVERY level
It is possibly the most bizarre judgement I've ever heard.
And somehow to hear the judge was a woman makes it even worse. Or is that just me?
In my little forest bubble this story has totally passed me by. You would think that those with more life experience, who have been through the teenage years and lots of life itself would know better or be held more accountable. Good ranting skillz 😉
I somehow missed this too (I avoid the new these days ) just blooming OUTRAGEOUS
If I had more time on Friday this is the post I would have written. Word for word. As I only had four minutes to write the post I did, it was about the other thing that had been bugging me: cafes doing stupid overszed plates of food.
But this story and every single aspect of it makes me fucking rage. I am with you on this. Totally and utterly.
The judgment was appalling. It doesn't matter what was going on in his personal life or how obsessed the teenager was (she's a teenager, it's kind of what they do?!) he should have never had any kind of intimate relationship with her. Victim blaming at it's most finest and worst, and totally worrying because haven't we spent years trying to ensure that victims don't get blamed? That judge should be made to resign at the very least!


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5 Things I STILL let my abuela do for me
Okay, I don't know why I was thinking about this earlier today… but my abuelita still does a lot of things for me. And I don't mean the usual nice, sweet grandma stuff. I mean that the woman still, in her old age, enjoys not only helping me out in any way that she can but she even takes on random little things around the house. You know, the thing of things that a grown woman such as myself should be able to do. And, I mean, I technically CAN do them. But my abuela loves doing them so much, that I just let her go at it. I should probably be a bit more ashamed, but I'm just not. Here's what I STILL let my abuela do for me.
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1. Cook for me: Whose Latina grandmother doesn't like to cook for them? My abuela not only cooks for me all the time, but she sometimes sends me home with so many leftovers that my fridge is crammed full of abuela's congri, frijoles negros, lechon asado and more. She even occasionally sends me home with marinated Cuban steak so that I can make it fresh when I'm back in my apartment.
2. Hem my clothes: Okay, this is possibly one of the laziest things I'm going to ever admit… but, despite being able to handle a needle by myself and, you know, living in a city where they have professionals that do this sort of thing, I still ask my abuela to hem things for me sometimes. Hey, I'm a short girl (5'2" to be exact) and sometimes I buy a dress or pants that just won't work until my grams fix them up.
3. Send me cards: This one just seems wasteful more than anything to me, but my grandma still sends me cards every year on my birthday. And, yes, I do keep them. But to be honest, I never really look at them after the fact. I love getting cards in my email because it's just a quick look and you're done. But getting those cards from abuela and then keeping them for years… well, that's another kind of special.
4. Deep clean: Well, currently my abuela does this for my mom more than for me (abuela lives in Texas, mom in Florida and I'm in New York), but you should see the way the house sparkles after she leaves! And it's not that my mom even asks for her help (and neither do I!) but grandma knows how to get every nook and cranny that I didn't even KNOW needed cleaning, like the kitchen cabinet doors. WHAT?!
5. Fix the sheets: Okay, maybe this is just a quirk of my grandmother's, but she loves to put an elastic at the bottom of absolutely ALL of our fitted sheets at home. In fact, she has been doing this for years. All of my sheets in my own house, in my mother's house and even my brother's college sheets are outfitted with those elastic straps on all four corners, to help hold the fitted sheet in place. It's seriously genius.
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Necedah National Wildlife Refuge is located in Necedah Township, Kingston Township, Cutler Township, and Finley Township of Juneau County just west of Necedah, WI. 54646. The refuge is a little under 70 square miles of wildlife habitat with 6 Trails, several named bodies of water including: Goose Pool, Sprague Pool, Harvey Pond, Suk Flowage, Cerney Flowage, Mather Flowage, Yellow River, Rynearson Flowage and more… Hiking, Hunting and Fishing is allowed in certain areas, certain times of the year so check with the Necedah Wildlife Visitors Center located on Headquarters Road. Not too far from the wildlife area is WI's 2nd & 4th largest inland bodies of water Lake Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake both part of the Wisconsin River Flowage System.
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Lake Petenwell is Wisconsin's second largest body of water (23,000+ Acres), created by Wisconsin River Power Company in the 1940s by building a Hydroelectric Dam on the Wisconsin River. Lake Petenwell is also known as Petenwell flowage. It has plenty of fine waterfront real estate around Petenwell County Park which is one of Central Wisconsin's most popular parks. Just south of the Petenwell Dam, is Castle Rock Lake, which is WI 4th largest lake. You can not boat from lake petenwell to castle rock lake. Theses two lakes, along with the Wisconsin, River separate Adams County & Juneau Cty. Today Lake Petenwell is one of Central Wisconsin biggest attractions along with Wisconsin Dells, which is only about 30 minutes directly south.
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Castle Rock Lake was manmade and built back in the late 1940's by Wisconsin River and Power Company by constructing a hydro-electric dam called the Castle Rock Dam. With an impoundment of 13,000+ acres of water, it is Wisconsin's 4th largest body of water. Castle Rock Lake is one of Central WI. most popular attractions and has been for many years. Today it is used for boating, fishing and swimming with something going on nearly all the time.
Castle Rock Lake is part of the Wisconsin River Flowage System which includes Lake Petenwell (WI's 2nd Largest) to the north. From the Petenwell Dam, there is a little stretch of Wisconsin river before it opens up into Castle Rock lake. After Castle Rock Dam the water turns back into the Wisconsin river and flows all the way to the Wisconsin Dells dam. "You CANNOT boat from Lake Petenwell to Castle Rock Lake to the Wisconsin River because to the hydroelectric dams."
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Buckhorn State Park is located in Germantown Township of Juneau County, Central Wisconsin on both Castle Rock Lake and the Yellow River. The park consists of about 6,000 acres of outdoor haven offering a little bit for everyone including the local Wisconsin Wildlife. There's lot of outdoor photography opportunities and nature experiences to have if its camping, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, hunting, trapping, boating, swimming, fishing, backpacking, picnicking or just sitting back and watching the natural world go by. The state park includes miles of frontage and several boat launches offering tons of water activities on the Yellow River and Castle Rock Lake part of the Wisconsin Flowage system. Castle Rock is WI's 4th largest inland body of water and is a manmade lake controlled by a hydro dam (creating hydroelectricity) to the South where the water turns back into the Wisconsin River.
Buckhorn State Park - https://thelandman.net/buckhorn-state-park-wi.html
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Juneau County, WI is located between Adams-Friendship and Tomah in central part of the state along the Wisconsin River flowage system which creates both Lake Petenwell and Castle Rock Lake. Juneau is known for farming, hilly terrain, public land, ATV trails, hunting, fishing, rock formations, public land which also has Necedah Wildlife Refuge, Buckhorn State Park, Hardwood Air-to-Ground Gunnery and Bombing Range plus a couple communities including; Necedah, New Miner, New Lisbon, Mauston and Elroy. It's surrounded by 7 other Counties; Wood, Adams, Columbia, Sauk, Vernon, Monroe and Jackson. On this page you'll find links for more detail information including tourism, things to do, places to go, visitor information, sporting events, lakes, rustic roads, farmers markets, parks, camping, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, ATVing, outdoor recreation and more…
Juneau County WI - https://thelandman.net/juneau-county-wi.html
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Cutler Township is located in Juneau County, Central Wisconsin just East of Monroe County, North of Camp Douglas and West from the Village of Necedah. This township is between Wyeville and Necedah where the Union Pacific railroad connects the two small towns. This area is mostly wooded with lots of wetlands. There is a lot of land open to the public via Central Wisconsin Conservation Area, Meadow Valley State Wildlife Area, Necedah National Wildlife Area and Juneau County public lands. You can find some water to fish in many places including: Eagle's Nest Flowage, Little Yellow River, Lemonweir River, several creeks and named and unnamed ditches. State Highway 21 runs East and West through the whole Town of Cutler. Other main roads include County Road M & H. Most but not all of Juneau County Roads are now open to ATVing, so check local regulations. ATV Maps
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The question isn't "Will Tesla lose money?" It's more, "How much will Tesla lose, and does that even matter at this point?"
Analysts expect a per-share loss on the order of $0.78. And after a share-price run-up in early 2016, the the stock stabilized in April, but has lately dipped from a $240-250 range to something more like $230.
So the impending "disappointment" (Tesla could lose more) for Q1 earnings has likely already been priced in.
And that's a good thing, because Tesla's highly volatile share price is really just a measure of enthusiasm for the electric-car maker's future.
With that in mind, here are three things to pay attention to when Tesla reports:
Deliveries, deliveries, deliveries
Tesla's first-quarter deliveries were lighter than expected at just under 15,000, but the company is still guiding to 80-90,000 vehicle deliveries in 2016. This if course means that CEO Elon Musk will be in a familiar position from the rest of the year: going like hell to play catch up.
This is the way Tesla does business, but analysts would like to see some guidance that implies a more robust pace of deliveries through the next two quarters so that Tesla doesn't have to turn in a epic fourth quarter. On the other hand, Musk could take this moment to predict deliveries at the lower end of the original guidance — a move Tesla made last year, as well.
What's up with Model X?
The much-anticipated, highly touted, completely overdue SUV is a stunner of a car, but Tesla has endured a very rough time building the first production examples. The development of the exotic "falcon wing" doors and the sculptural rear seats caused many problems, and he entire early production run was voluntarily recalled by Tesla to fix a flaw with the third-row seats — and flaw that could cause them to pitch forward in a crash.
The Model X is the car Tesla urgently needs right now, as the auto market shifts and customers favor SUVs over passenger cars like the Model S sedan. But Tesla has also painted itself into a corner with the X, given the vehicle's inherent complexity. That said, because the X is priced above $100,000 for the earliest versions, it's going to drive revenue — and Tesla obviously needs the money, given its ambitions to be building 500,000 vehicles annually by 2020.
Will the Model 3 eat the company?
There's nothing like a record number of pre-orders for your new car, the Model 3 mass-market vehicle, to take the edge off of big losses. The Model has raked in around 400,000 deposits, at $1,000 a pop. If every one of the those customers takes delivery of a car in 2017-18, Tesla will bank billions.
BUT Tesla also needs to figure out how to a) build the Model 3 faster and more cheaply than either then Model S or Model X; and b) acquire enough lithium-ion battery cells to put powerpacks in all those cars. On that second point, analysts will want an update on the massive Gigafactory in Nevada, where the battery packs will be assembled. On the first, analysts may want some color on how Tesla plans to expand capacity at its Fremont, CA plant, which can crank out 500,000 vehicles per year, but which is currently rolling a fraction of that.


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