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Weekly Loop #07: Independent Online Shops
Weekly Loop #07
According to Datanyze, the top 10 ecommerce platform power over 2.3 million shops*. As Amazon continues to grow it's share of the US ecommerce market and the number of independent online shops continues to grow, there's a squeeze as to how much is left for independent online shops.
*Interestingly, Datanyze finds ~270k Shopify domains, while the platform reported powering over 500k businesses last August, with over 1.2 million active backend users (presumably 700k of those are inactive shops). So the total number of shops may be way off, or Shopify is measuring much differently than Datanyze.
While many consumers profess to prefer small brands, many shop for the most convenient item on Amazon. When shopping for household or office staples, random hard to find parts, or other relatively everyday items, Amazon typically is the best choice.
However, there are times when Amazon is not the right place to shop. Gifts personalized items, customized products, limited edition artwork, keepsakes and other products purchased for meaning beyond the physical good are better are not meant to come via Amazon Prime. Nothing says thoughtful quite like "it was Amazon Recommended". Those purchased should be made from shops that create and curate products in a way that convey a greater meaning.
At one time, there were quirky shops in downtowns everywhere. Many of these shops have died as spending has gone online. Amazon is often viewed as one of the causes of the death of retail. They've certainly played a role, as have changes in consumers' shopping patterns, faster supply chains, rising commercial real estate rents, and a number of other factors that often go overlooked.
Despite those challenges, there are thousands of independent online shops thriving. The best shops have given consumers a reason to shop at their shops. In nearly all cases, consumers have an alternative solution yes chose the independent shop.
It's up to merchants to improve their shops and give consumers a reason to shop with them. The best already do it, and we'll be looking at some of our favorites in future blogs posts.
If you have any recommendations of great independent online shops, leave a comment or contact us.
Recommended Links
Each week, we read and watch articles, blog posts, videos, infographics, books and more related to ecommerce. We share some of our favorites links on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
In our weekly updates, we pare the links down to our favorite seven links from the past week.
Have a suggestion of something to include? Get in touch.
"Do what's best for [your customers] and you won't have to deal with Google's ever-changing algorithm."
How to Get Around Google's Latest Algorithm Change
Neil Patel Blog – Neil Patel
"If you don't follow the tips above, you'll save time in the short run, but you'll find yourself playing a game of cat and mouse in the long run. That just seems exhausting to me.
I don't pay too much attention to algorithm updates and you shouldn't either. Instead, focus on providing an amazing user experience. That's what will cause you to win in the long run.
Now, there will be times where your traffic will drop, but don't freak out. You can eventually come out on top by focusing on your users.
And if you got to the top of Google by optimizing your site for search engines instead of people, you will eventually get caught up in an update. When that happens, check out this algorithm tracker as it will help you determine what's changed, what you did wrong, and what you need to fix.
It's just tedious, which is why I get ahead, focus on the user, so that way I don't have to focus on Google as much.
So, do you pay attention to every algorithm update Google does?"1
"If you've only been doing prints, branching out to embroidery might seem a little daunting"
Fashion Trends: Getting Started with Embroidery
Ilze Folkmane Blog – Printful
"Here's what you should know about embroidery before you get started on the designs:
Embroidery files have their own requirements, and we have detailed guidelines under each embroidery product that you need to follow to create the perfect file.
If you're not sure whether embroidery's for you, don't be afraid to order some samples for yourself.
Don't have the designs yet? Our design services team have created some pretty sweet sample graphics that are yours to use however you wish. You can test them out for yourself, or even add the graphics to your store with or without making any changes."2
"Of about 50 million Alexa users, only about 100,000 reportedly bought something via voice interface more than once"
Surprise, no one buys things via Alexa
Devin Coldewey eCommerce – TechCrunch
"The other stat The Information mentions is that a million people have tried buying stuff but only 100,000 continued. It may be that this side of e-commerce is merely not "mature," that catch-all term that could mean so many things. But it may also just be that it's not something people want to do."3
"Use this guide as a reference to enhance your ecommerce SEO strategy."
How to Use SEO Tactics to Drive Ecommerce Sales
Neil Patel Quick Sprout
"To generate new leads and maximize the reach of your ecommerce website, you need to focus on your SEO strategy.
Ultimately, this will help you drive sales.
Conduct keyword research. Add long-tail keywords to your product descriptions and titles. Start blogging, and add keywords to your posts.
Simplify your website architecture and the design of your pages.
Use tools to help you identify site errors so you can fix them as fast as possible.
Focus on your page loading speed, and optimize your site for mobile devices. This will not only improve your search ranking but also help you increase conversions.
Add actionable meta descriptions to your pages that encourage consumers to click on your site over other options in the search results."4
"But how do you grow your opt-ins by 400% or more? And what mistakes should you avoid along the way?"
3 Quick Tips To Grow Your Email Opt-Ins By 400%
Mike Kamo The BigCommerce Blog
" 96% of consumers who land on a website aren't yet ready to buy.
Capturing those leads' email addresses allows you to nurture them toward a future purchase. If you don't bother to collect email opt-ins, those consumers might buy from a competitor instead."5
"Bezos did not just make his $150 billion. In some ways, we gave it to him, perhaps to the detriment of all of us."
Jeff Bezos's $150 Billion Fortune Is a Policy Failure
Annie Lowrey Business | The Atlantic
"Moreover, Amazon itself paid no federal corporate income taxes last year, despite making billions of dollars in profits. It has fought tooth-and-nail against state and local taxes, and has successfully cajoled cities into promising it billions and billions and billions in write-offs and investment incentives in exchange for placing jobs there. (Given that Bezos is a major Amazon shareholder, such tax-dodging redounds directly to his benefit.)"6
"Tune in to hear…the criteria he used to find [a] niche, and how he generated $300k of sales in his first year"
294: How to Start an Online Store with No Ideas and No Inventory (and still sell $300k in your first year)
Nick Loper Side Hustle Nation
"He's already started scaling his business on the success of his bounce house store. Rene has now outsourced the day-to-day operations of this store and started a new drop shipping store that has already turned over double what his bounce house did in its first year.
There's no luck here. "It's hard work," Rene said. That and some careful planning and execution."7
- https://neilpatel.com/blog/google-algorithm-change/
- https://www.printful.com/blog/fashion-trends-getting-started-with-custom-embroidery/
- https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/06/surprise-no-one-buys-things-via-alexa/
- https://www.quicksprout.com/2018/08/06/how-to-use-seo-tactics-to-drive-ecommerce-sales/
- https://www.bigcommerce.com/blog/email-opt-ins/
- https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2018/08/the-problem-with-bezos-billions/566552/?utm_source=feed
- https://www.sidehustlenation.com/how-to-start-an-online-store-with-no-ideas-and-no-inventory/


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Applied Water Technology in Oil and Gas Production
Course overview
This course will cover the topic of oilfield water chemistry, issues caused by presence of water in the production system and water treatment requirements prior to disposal or re-injection. Basics of this subject shall be covered from Process Engineering point of view and how these engineering decisions can affect other aspects of oilfield operations shall be discussed in brief.
The course is designed for
This course is intended for those disciplines listed below, as well as anyone with a specific interest in the topic.
- Process Design Engineers;
- Operations Engineers and Staff;
- Piping Engineers;
- Pipeline Engineers;
- HSE Specialists;
- Maintenance Engineers and staff; and
- Managers
Course outline
Please contact us for more information on this course.
Basic interpretation methods
Clay / Shale type determination
Volume of Shale from Sonic, Density & Neutron logs
Porosity from Sonic, Density, Neutron logs
Water saturation from Resistivity
Water saturation from SP logs
Pitfalls of formation Evaluation
Permeable zones (qualitative interpretation)
Advanced interpretation methods
Combined determination of porosity and rock composition
Logging charts
Cross-plot methods
Introduction shaly-sand interpretation
Fractured reservoir characterisation
Saturation Determination
Movable fluids determination
Permeability estimation
Thin-bed evaluation
Introduction and review of logging methods and tools
Petrophysical properties of reservoirs
Reservoir rocks and types
Porosity ranges
Permeability (absolute, relative)
Capillary pressure (Pc)
Archie method
Dual-water method
Fundamentals of Formation Evaluation
The borehole and its environment
Open-hole logging Methods
Cased-hole logging methods
Electric and electromagnetic methods - Resistivity, Conductivity, Induction
Spontaneous Potential (SP logs)
Acoustic, Density & Neutron methods
Petrophysical Imaging methods
LWD and MWD techniques
Dip-meter methods
Gamma Ray (GR methods)
Coring and core investigations
Core-to-log data integration
Log analysis & Formation Evaluation
Reservoir characterisation
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5 Verses to Gather from Psalm 25 When Life Gets Heavy - Your Daily Bible Verse - July 21
Your Daily Bible Verse
EDITOR'S NOTE: We're happy to announce that, coming soon, this devotional will be available in audio version as the Your Daily Bible Verse Podcast! Stay tuned for updates...
BIBLE VERSE OF THE DAY: "In you, LORD my God, I put my trust." - Psalm 25:1
5 Verses to Gather from Psalm 25 When Life Gets Heavy
by Kristi Woods
God and His word are faithful – even in times of heaviness, even when we might question whether He or His word could do a single thing to help us. Psalm 25 is a place I once landed when life became heavy. It quickly became a respite and refuge, a landing pad of hope. In fact, the Psalm 25 in its entirety became a prayer, one offered to God Almighty often. But His word isn't only for some of us. It's for all of us.
Here are 5 verses from Psalm 25 we can gather when heaviness rears:
1. Psalm 25:15
It's all about focus.
My eyes are ever on Yahweh, for he will pluck my feet out of the net. Psa 25:15
It's often easy to focus on problems. If we listen closely, we can hear it in conversations often. The recount of the day's troubles and woes slip off our lips or sit firmly in our minds without hesitation. We think about the problem and wonder why, how, and why again. But what if we changed our focus from the issues at hand to Yahweh, our God - the One who has all the wisdom of the world? What if we purposed and willed ourselves to keep the Lord, His saving ways, and past miracles in focus?
2. Psalm 25:17
It's all in the ask.
The troubles of my heart are enlarged. Oh bring me out of my distresses. Psa 25:17
Sometimes it's as simple as asking. Maybe that makes it sound far too easy, and there may be a battle in the midst, but unless we ask for help, we are lost. Hoarding our need is like trusting ourselves far more than safety deems wise. We can find ourselves in the waters of daily life, flailing alone among the pounding waves, or we can ask God for help.
3. Psalm 25:18
Asked to be forgiven lately?
Consider my affliction and my travail. Forgive all my sins. Psa 25:18
Isn't forgiveness at the heart of much? It's at the core of Jesus returning to earth. It's the purpose of love, His walk with man, and our eternity. It's at the heart of His ascension, and it's certainly at the heart of our day-to-day. Sitting with the Lord, asking Him to consider our afflictions and troubles sits solidly with faith. Asking Jesus for forgiveness is its building place.
4. Psalm 25:20
Where do you take refuge?
Oh keep my soul, and deliver me. Let me not be disappointed, for I take refuge in you. Psa 25:20
Imagine a hurricane or winter storm descending on our location. What if we bounded out the front door and sat on the lawn, our legs crisscross as we watched the storm brew? Can you feel the harsh elements pelting our cheeks, causing them to grow increasingly rosy with each sting? We'd either find ourselves chilly with the frigid, northern temperatures or soaked silly in one big puddle as the army of raindrops continued to their battle. Sitting stark in the elements, choosing to withstand the conditions versus seeking shelter, seems silly, doesn't it?
Where we take refuge is paramount – both in the natural and in the spiritual.
Choosing not to seek God's refuge or heading to the wrong shelter, such as sin or an addiction, can cause the sting of the pelting adversary to grow worse. Our Father's refuge is a safe haven.
5. Psalm 25:21
Wait lately?
Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you. Psa 25:21
It's safe to say waiting isn't at the top of most people's list of favorites. Simply look at rush hour traffic or lines at the grocery store – folks don't love to wait. Christians aren't exempt. When God calls us to wait, we sometimes find it hard, uncomfortable even. Waiting simply doesn't feel natural. It seems like wasted, lost effort. In reality, it might be one of the strongest "moves" of faith we ever make.
Waiting on God is righteous and overflowing with wisdom. It's His way of guiding us faithfully, and it's the building place of trust. Instead of reaching for our own preserver, what if we reach for His? What if we allow integrity and uprightness to preserve us as we wait on Him? What if we cling tightly, determine to simply wait on the Lord, holding hope in Him?
Yes, what if. And what if we gather Psalm 25, especially these five verses and walk solidly with God when life gets heavy.
This devotional was taken in part from Gather These 5 Verses from Psalm 25 When Life Gets Heavy by Kristi Woods. You can read that piece in full here.
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IVD Test Reagent/Kits, Molecular Assay, Gene Anomaly, Mutation, WAS
Definition : Molecular assay reagents intended to identify mutations in the Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) gene, located at chromosome Xp11.4-p11.21, which encodes for one of a family of proteins involved in the transduction of signals from receptors on cell surfaces to the actin cytoskeleton. This X-linked inherited genetic mutation has been identified in patients with WAS-related disorders, a spectrum of early (infant) onset disorders of the hematopoietic cells in males.
Entry Terms : "Neutropenia Gene Mutation Reagents" , "Thrombocytopenia Gene Mutation Reagents" , "X-Linked Congenital Neutropenia Gene Mutation Reagents" , "X-Linked Thrombocytopenia Gene Mutation Reagents" , "Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Gene Mutation Reagents" , "WAS-Related Disorders Gene Mutation Reagents" , "WAS Gene Mutation Detection Reagents" , "IVD Test Reagent/Kits, Molecular Assay, Inborn Disorder, Monogenic, Thrombophilia" , "Reagents, Molecular Assay, Gene Anomaly, Mutation, WAS"
UMDC code : 25010


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This article will offer some important advice about closing an iiNet account or changing the account owner.
Closing an account means that you will no longer have any services with iiNet. You may choose to move your service to another provider if possible, but all other services will be cancelled. It is possible to continue your iiNet email address as a standalone mailbox.
Changing account ownership means another person is agreeing to take responsibility for owning all of the iiNet services on the account and paying the invoices for the account.
We understand that there's a wide range of scenarios that may make an account closure or change of ownership seem tricky. If you can't find advice for your situation here, please contact us for assistance.
Select one of the links below to jump to a query:
Only someone listed on the account as a Billing contact (account holder) may close an account or authorise a change in ownership.
Please note that if you have an iiNet landline phone service, only the person listed as the Phone contact on the account may authorise the cancellation of a landline phone service because they are the Legal Lessee listed with our wholesale provider. In most cases, a Billing contact is also listed as a Phone contact on the account. In the rare case where the Phone contact is a different person, we'll need to contact them to authorise cancellation. If the Phone contact cannot be reached, please see the advice below about unreachable contacts.
If you need to take control of an account via Power of Attorney or a similar scenario where the account holder is unable to manage their account, please call us on 13 22 58. We should be able to search for your account in our billing system and we can then advise what's necessary to gain access to the account information (such as a Statutory Declaration).
Just like all other matters involving your account, we need to complete an ID check before processing a cancellation or change of ownership.
If you have no access to a phone service, you can also email email@example.com. This method is not recommended unless you have no other means to contact us because responses are slower and it requires back-and-forth correspondence to supply identification and confirm the details of your account closure.
If you cancel your service or change providers before your broadband and/or hardware rental agreement is complete, you may incur a contract break fee. These fees are set out in the Pricing Schedule within our Customer Relationship Agreement.
If you're uncertain about contract tenure or any applicable break fees for any of your iiNet services, please call us on 1300 796 178 - we'll be able to look it up for you in our billing system.
Even if your hardware rental agreement is complete, rental hardware remains the property of iiNet at all times. Unless we advise otherwise, it must be returned to us after cancelling your rental agreement.
Hardware non-return fees are applied when:
While processing your cancellation, our customer service rep will arrange the dispatch of a prepaid courier satchel you can use to return your rental hardware.
The amount of a hardware non-return fee is typically the full purchase price of the hardware. You can find hardware non-return fees in the Pricing Schedule within our Customer Relationship Agreement.
iiNet services are billed in advance. When you cancel a service, any unused amount you paid in advance will be credited back to your iiNet account, calculated from your cancellation date onwards.
We must then wait for our billing system to raise your next invoice. Any credit on your iiNet account will be used to balance charges on your final invoice. If there's not enough credit to balance all of the charges, the remaining amount due can be paid in the same way you usually pay your iiNet invoices.
If any credit remains on your account after your final invoice has been paid, it can be refunded to your nominated bank account or credit card. This should balance your iiNet account.
Note: If any charges accrue on your account after it has been balanced, such as a hardware non-return fee, we may issue another invoice for these charges.
Our billing system cannot split charges between previous and current account holders. As soon as the new account holder is added to the account, they are responsible for paying the full amount of all subsequent invoices and charges for the account, including charges dated from before they date they took ownership.
Both parties are responsible for settling any amounts they owe each other amongst themselves. iiNet will not mediate in any way; we will only issue the invoice for all charges due to the new account holder.
The potential new account holder will be informed of this risk by our customer service rep while processing the change of ownership. If either party doesn't feel comfortable, the change of ownership will not proceed. You can instead close your account and the other party may apply for a brand new account of their own.
The username of your iiNet broadband service is also a functional email address. Broadband services may also have up to 9 additional mailboxes attached to them at no extra cost. Mobile voice services are given one iiNet mailbox at no cost to use for Toolbox access.
If you cancel your broadband service/mobile voice or move it to another provider:
If you have no broadband or mobile services with iiNet, you may keep an iiNet mailbox at a cost of $25 per year. Our friendly customer service rep will be able to arrange this for you while processing cancellation of your other services.
Just because you're moving house doesn't mean you need to cancel. We should be able to relocate your broadband services, even if you're switching from one kind of internet service to another. See our Relocations FAQ.
Whenever you're moving house, you should always call our Support Team on 13 22 58 to advise us of the move so we can make sure things go smoothly. If you don't notify us of the move/cancellation, our billing system may continue to charge you for iiNet services connected at your old address.
If your broadband and/or landline phone services are left connected at your old address, the new owner/tenant may be unable to connect their own services at the address. As per the Connect Outstanding process:
If you're already overseas and need to contact us, please call our 24/7 international contact number, +61 8 9214 2222. If you're still in Australia, simply call us on 1300 796 178.
All modems sold in Australia must pass ACMA Compliance to be legally connected to Australian telecommunications infrastructure. Other countries will have their own telecommunications compliance requirements which your Australian modem may not necessarily meet. This means your modem may not work overseas for reasons which may include electrical voltage, network requirements, service type incompatibility or other compliance regulations.
Internet Service Providers in your destination country will be able to provide you with information about the different types of internet services available in your area and what sort of hardware you'll need for a connection.
If you're not taking your Australian modem with you, be sure to factory reset it before selling it or giving it away, or recycle it responsibly.


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John 14:2-3, Isaiah 11:6-7, Revelation 21, 22, 4:3-5
My family has a habit of reading the devotional, Our Daily Bread each day. Recently, one writer wrote about someone who assumed Heaven is boring. The writer quickly mentioned that when they went to the Grand Canyon, they were in awe at one part of God's creation. The author concluded that Heaven would not be boring. I would like to add reasons I think Heaven will not be boring:
- Jesus will be there!
- Wolves, lions and bears can reside there (like a beautiful zoo with no cages).
- The sun is not needed because God Himself provides all of the light with no night.
- The River of Life is in front of God's throne.
- Lightning and thunder come from God's throne.
- There is a rainbow encircling His throne (no more waiting for the weather conditions to be just right for a rainbow).
- The main street is made out of GOLD. God doesn't have to mine for gold, since He can just make it.
- New Jerusalem's walls will be decorated with jasper, sapphire, chalcedony, emerald, sardonyx, amethyst (my favorite), etc. Is that enough precious stones for you?
- There are lots of mansions in Heaven.
- Jesus said He'd "prepare a place for you" which implies individual things might be included, like your favorite wild animals.
Will Heaven be boring? Maybe one day's highlights would be strolling down the golden street, hugging a lion, and doing a backstroke in the River of Life while watching lightning shoot out from God's throne. That sounds exciting to me! Why would God make Himself a boring place to live? That's an insult to Him. God is GOD and everything will be perfect. Trust Him to provide eternal entertainment.


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Someone has asked me to fix his netbook because he thought someone had deliberately deleted some operating system files.
When i first looked at it, if you try to open IE or any .exe, it asks what program you want to open it with. I fixed that problem and have runa spyware scan and found loads of spyware, trojans etc which have been removed.
If i try to open a web browser or even try to do a system restore, nothing happens. I waited for about 10 mins checked to see if it was open and nothing. I can't even do CTRL ALT DEL to get up task manager.
I wanted to do a reinstall of XP but without a cdrom, it seems impossible. I've followed some tutorials and run programs that copy the winxp disc to a USB flash drive and boot from that to try and install windows but even that doesn't work.
I have had NLTDR is missing off one attempted installation and something about HAL missing off another.
I haven't got an external cdrom becuase i don't need one. Is there anything else I can try? Where does NLTDR belong when trying to install windows from a flash drive?
Firstly, it's not "nltdr", it's "ntldr".
Secondly, it belongs at the root of your C: drive (or system drive, depending on your configuration). However, it may be hidden, as system files often are. To show hidden system files, open My Computer and click the Tools menu (at the top), then select Folder Options. Click on the View tab, and scroll down to Hidden files and folders, selecting Show hidden....
Just below that, remove the check from Hide protected ......
You should now be able to see NTLDR at the root of C: drive.
If you have had a particularly nasty virus/malware, it would probably pay to turn System Restore off, then back on to remove all restore points. Some malware/viruses have been known to hide in restore points, only to keep re-infecting the machine.
Have you tried downloading and running the XP Winsock repair?
There are a number of repair scripts available from Doug Knox's website (for repairing the different file associations and other Windows defaults). Look through the list of fixes and download/run any that sound like they'd be relevant.
When you try to re-install (via USB), make sure you delete the current C: partition and create a new one from scratch (follow the prompts during install). Often, I've found that remnants from a previous install will cause the sort of problems you mentioned (NTLDR missing, HAL.dll missing or corrupt, etc.). Even re-formatting an existing partition has given me this problem before (only with XP, no other version, so far), so be sure to use a newly created partition. This should allow you to install a new Windows, but unfortunately, doesn't help if you wanted to do a repair-install.
If a new install is an acceptable route for you, I'd try the new partition trick first. If you'd prefer to repair the existing installation, see if Doug Knox has a script that will help.
Please let us know if you found someone's advice to be helpful.
I'll have a look for a repair script like you mentioned.
As to the NTLDR (mistype before), I am booting from USB which has the windows installation files on> I followed a couple of tutorials and some people have got it to work but i haven't. I can't get to anywhere to even create or remove the current partition...it just comes up with that error straight away.
If the Doug Know scripts don't work or I just want to do a clean install (preferable), would it be possible to take the HDD out of the netbook, plug into a docking station and install windows straight onto the docked HDD? Or is it worth taking the HDD out, removing the partation and create a new one (or even let Windows create one onm install...if it works)?
At what point do you get the NTLDR message? If it's before even booting to USB, you may not have the BIOS properly set to boot from USB as the first boot option. Are you sure you created the USB drive to be bootable? You may also have to edit the boot.ini file.
If you can't get past the NTLDR error, I'd probably take the drive out, slave it to another computer and use Disk Management to delete and re-create the partition. Put the drive back in the computer and try again to install from the USB drive.
Please let us know if you found someone's advice to be helpful.


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Cerkl Client Named a top U.S. Library
Congratulations to Cerkl client Allen County Public Library for being named one of the best libraries in the U.S. for the second year in a row.
For the last 10 years, "Library Journal" has released a ranking list of America's best public libraries. "LJ Index: America's Star Libraries" compares U.S. public libraries with their spending peers based on per capita measures of service output.
For the second year in a row, Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne was ranked the best library in their spending class. Since 2016, Allen County Public Library has earned a 5-star rating, an honor reserved for only the top 10% in each spending class.
The Allen County Public Library has been part of the social and cultural fabric of Fort Wayne, Indiana and surrounding communities since 1895. Since then, the system has grown to 14 total locations.
Allen County Public Library serves their population with a large collection of physical materials, downloadable content, and can't-miss programs. No stranger to accolades, the library's Genealogy Center is the largest public genealogy collection in the United States.
As a truly 21st century library, ACPL was seeking a way to cut through the message clutter to get their patrons the library news and information they want to see. That's why ACPL chose Cerkl's A.I. to power their patron communications.
Patrons are now receiving a personalized selection of events, book recommendations, and library news on the schedule they prefer. Cerkl is proud to help this decorated system spread the word of the good work they do. Congratulations to Allen County Public Library for this well-deserved honor.


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Trump pulls out of Republican debate, as Obama hosts Clinton rival Sanders
Donald Trump has said he will boycott the last Republican debate before the Iowa caucuses, prompting Texas senator Ted Cruz to challenge him to a one-on-one debate.
Meanwhile, the White House said President Barack Obama would host Vermont senator Bernie Sanders for an Oval Office meeting, adding intrigue to the Democratic race.
The dual developments created new ripples of uncertainty six days before voting begins in the presidential race. Both parties are bracing for close contests in Iowa that will determine which of their two candidates will carry the momentum from a victory into the New Hampshire primary and beyond.
On Monday, Iowa residents will gather in schools, churches and even private homes to choose among the Republican and Democratic candidates battling to be their party's 2016 presidential nominee - the first in a series of state-by-state contests to choose delegates to each party's presidential nominating convention.
Mr Trump raised the prospect of skipping the debate as he blasted Fox News Channel for "playing games" and including anchor Megyn Kelly as a debate moderator. Mr Trump's campaign later said he definitely will not participate.
The race among Democrats was no more settled, with Mr Sanders and Hillary Clinton locked in a close contest and details about their debate plans unclear.
Mr Trump said he would hold his own event in Iowa during the debate to raise money for wounded veterans. The billionaire businessman dismissed Ms Kelly as a "third-rate reporter" who is bad at her job and had been "toying" with him - reprising a squabble that erupted after a debate Ms Kelly co-hosted last year.
She shot back on her nightly show, arguing that Mr Trump is used to getting his way but cannot control the media. She said her network and CEO Roger Ailes had made it clear to Mr Trump for months that they would not change their line-up.
"I'll be there," Ms Kelly said. "The debate will go on with or without Mr Trump."
The pullout came after Fox News mocked Mr Trump for asking his Twitter followers whether he should debate. The network, in a sarcastically worded statement, said: "A nefarious source tells us that Trump has his own secret plan to replace the Cabinet with his Twitter followers to see if he should even go to those meetings."
Mr Trump's declaration was another twist in the final days of the Iowa campaign. The real estate mogul had threatened repeatedly to boycott debates before, only to ultimately acquiesce.
By picking a fight publicly, Mr Trump assured that even if he goes through with his plan not to show up, his absence will be the centre of attention.
Mr Cruz, appearing at an evening rally, offered to face Mr Trump "mano a mano" any time. He said Mr Trump was scared of Ms Kelly, telling supporters that skipping the debate was like refusing a job interview.
"If someone did that, didn't show up at the interview, you know what you'd say? You're fired," Mr Cruz said, riffing on Mr Trump's famous rejoinder from his reality TV show The Apprentice.
On the Democratic side, a s Mr Sanders left Iowa and Minnesota for his meeting with Mr Obama, it was being watched for signs of the president's leanings. He has avoided showing favouritism, and White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the meeting would be informal, with "no formal agenda".
A day earlier, Mr Obama called Ms Clinton "wicked smart" and immensely qualified to run the country, in his most extensive comments to date on the race. Mr Obama has met Ms Clinton, his former secretary of state and 2008 primary opponent, periodically. Unlike the Sanders meeting, the White House typically has not disclosed those sessions in advance.
Mr Sanders said he was confident he had an "excellent chance" to win Iowa. He predicted success in Iowa and New Hampshire would beget more support from party leaders who have firmly backed Ms Clinton as the party's best chance for a general election victory.
"If I'm the candidate best able to do that, you can bet your bottom buck we're going to have a whole lot of establishment Democrats on board," Mr Sanders said.
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If you are interested in Jude Brigley coming to your school or college to deliver a workshop or structured session with young, teenage or adult learners, the following represents a selection of what she offers:
Poetry Reading Workshops for any of the following: KS2/KS3/16 +/Wider adult education
Here, Jude would create a collection of age appropriate poems, often original, present them with flair to her audience and then facilitate guided activities on poetic language, meaning, comparisons, thematic construction etc. Poems could be related to examination preparation, poetry appreciation, a school project or theme or a more abstract study of poetic technique.
Remember: Jude is a published poet herself, and wrote her doctorate thesis on poetic thinking – in many ways, you could say she is a poetry doctor!


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DECATUR, AL (WAFF) - Decatur police arrested two more suspects in the armed robbery and double murder at Krystal Wednesday morning. Police said a total of three suspects, all employees of the restaurant, were involved.
An employee found one body inside the restaurant on 6th Avenue just before 5 a.m. Wednesday and called police. Officers responded to the scene and discovered a second body.
Police identified the victims as 50-year-old Jeffery Mark Graff of Huntsville and 23-year-old Jessie Jose Aguilar of Decatur.
Graff's body was found outside the restaurant's cooler. Aguilar's body was found inside the cooler. Investigators said the victims were shot multiple times with a 9 mm handgun that hasn't been recovered.
Officers also found that money had been taken from the cash registers and the safe. Some of the money stolen in the robbery was recovered.
Investigators said the lobby of the restaurant closed around midnight, but the drive-thru is open 24 hours a day. The last sale was registered at 3 a.m. and the bodies were found at 5 a.m.
Decatur Police located a person of interest, Jordaan Creque, in the emergency room of Decatur General Hospital at 6 a.m. Wednesday. Creque was charged with two counts of capital murder.
20-year-old Ezekiel Marquez Gholston and 22-year-old Cassandra Ryann Eldred, both of Hartselle, were arrested in connection to the crimes Thursday before lunchtime. Investigators said all three suspects were employees of the store.
Police said they believe Eldred waited in a car while Gholston and Creque went inside the restaurant. They aren't saying which of the two allegedly shot the victims but they did say the motive was robbery.
Creque will have an initial court appearance Friday morning at 9 a.m. in Judge Waters courtroom. This will be by closed circuit from the jail. The nature of the hearing is to explain the charges, Creque's rights and his legal representation.
Police questioned a second person of interest Wednesday afternoon. They are searching for a third person of interest.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and anyone who may have been in the area of the Krystal restaurant is urged to call the police department at 256-341-4660.
"We are saddened by the tragedy at our restaurant and we are assisting and cooperating with the local authorities as best possible," said a representative from the Krystal Company. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families."
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Kyle C. Strobel, ed., The Ecumenical Edwards: Jonathan Edwards and the Theologians (Farnham, U.K.: Ashgate, 2015)
Twenty years ago, the number of "constructive theologians" working seriously with Edwards could have been counted on one hand. (The term "constructive theologians" is often associated with the work of liberal Protestant thinkers seeking to "deconstruct" traditional understandings of God and the world and then "retrieve" from the ruins scattered fragments that can be used to "reconstruct" more "liberating" models of theology. Today, however, many evangelical and Catholic thinkers wear this label proudly, employing it as a synonym for innovative, contextual, or systematic theology—often without a word about the deconstructive aspect of its modern genealogy.)
In the twenty-first century, though, constructive theologians have offered the bulk of the most important work on Edwards' thought, transforming the terrain of Edwards studies rather conspicuously.
The Ecumenical Edwards is a symbol of this change. It also represents well, in its chapters, their footnotes, and the appended bibliography (pp. 235-49), the most important dogmaticians interacting with Edwards—a diverse group of writers including senior and junior scholars, aficionados and novices, Protestants, Roman Catholics, and even Eastern Orthodox.
As stated in the "Introduction" by editor Kyle Strobel of Biola University, "the goal of the following chapters is to initiate an ecumenically significant conversation. These essays should serve both Edwards scholars and theologians new to Edwards as way to constructively engage his theology for contemporary theological analysis" (p. 5).
Toward that end, Strobel has framed the book in two different sections, both of which are aimed at inspiring theologians to engage Edwards' thought. Part One, "Comparison and Assessment" (pp. 9-129), places Edwards in conversation with a wide range of others (many of whom he never read), from the Byzantine mystic, St. Nicholas Cabasilas, to Western theologians such as St. Anselm, Martin Luther, and Hans Urs Von Balthasar. Part Two, "Constructive Engagement for Current Conversations" (pp. 131-233), does much the same thing, though its chapters comparing Edwards to St. Thomas, Cardinal Newman, Karl Barth, and several others orient themselves a little more explicitly to contemporary issues in dogmatics.
Here is the book's table of contents:
Introduction, Kyle Strobel
Part I: Comparison and Assessment
- Seeking Salvation: Jonathan Edwards and Nicholas Cabasilas on Life in Christ, Alexis Torrance
- Anselm and Edwards on God, Oliver D. Crisp
- New Science of Sacrifice, Peter J. Leithart
- Jonathan Edwards: "Discourse on the Trinity," Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap.
- Edwards and Luther on Free/Bound Willing, Robert W. Jenson
- The Beauty of Christ: Edwards and Balthasar on Theological Aesthetics, Kyle Strobel
- The Sophiology of Jonathan Edwards, David J. Dunn
Part II: Constructive Engagement for Current Conversations
- Jonathan Edwards and Thomas Aquinas on Original Sin, Matthew Levering
- Jonathan Edwards, John Henry Newman, and Karl Barth: Is a Typological View of Reality Legitimate?, Gerald R. McDermott
- Jonathan Edwards and Alasdair MacIntyre: Interdependence, Community, and Contemporary Virtue Ethics, Elizabeth Agnew Cochran
- The Erotic Side of Divine Participation: Jonathan Edwards, Gregory of Nyssa, and Origen of Alexandria on Song of Songs 1:1-4, Brandon G. Withrow
- The Surprising Third Article Theology of Jonathan Edwards, Myk Habets
- Jonathan Edwards and Wolfhart Pannenberg toward Trinitarian Prayer, Kent Eilers
All in all, these essays mark an exciting and productive new theological trend. Edwards is joining the ranks of the doctors of the church—and not merely among Protestants. May Strobel's tribe increase.


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BattleTanks II is a combination action/strategy tank combat game where you can battle against up to 3 other teams of computer-controlled tanks, in one of 5 unique battlefields. BattleTanks II features three tank types to choose from, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. There are many ways to win a war in BattleTanks II. If you like being the commander of your army, you can sit back away from the action, directing your army's actions strategically. However, if you prefer action, there's nothing stopping you from helping your tanks out and join the fight. You can make sneak attacks, massive assaults, try weakening your enemy with artillery, and much more. John Judnich is the creator of this game.
Only registered members can share their thoughts. So come on! Join the community today (totally free - or sign in with your social account on the right) and join in the conversation.
Well you inspired me Rebel28, Kentleigh. This was built from the ground up out of my own hands including new maps, tanks, effects, sounds, and skins. I also readded the BT2 music because it was silly and fun.Yes I know there's no sound and the screen is in a corner, but this is a first for me. Enjoy.


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In spring I had the pleasure of touring an after-school programs urban garden - which was growing along the fence between two buildings. The photo at the right shows you the location of the garden along the fence.
The kids were so excited to be growing their own vegetables and herbs when I was here in the spring. I was skeptical that there would be produce at the end of the journey - I'm pleased to say they were so successful!
Take a look back at where they started in this blog in May 2014 - and see the results in August in the photos below. This is a wonderful example of maximizing small urban spaces as productive growing areas. I would have never thought that some of the vegetables would grow under these low light and small container conditions.
Here they were successful in growing cherry tomatoes, herbs, peppers, eggplant and strawberries! And even more impressive - CABBAGE! I have had difficulty growing cabbage in my garden and at least a few of theirs look awesome!
The cherry tomatoes were climbing all over the fence. The kids liked to pop them inside their mouths! They said the strawberries they are going to transplant to the front of the house.
|Container grown vegetables in an urban garden
|Cabbage grown in container and along fence
|Small space urban vegetable and Herb garden - in containers
These kids are learning a great lesson AND having fun! Maybe I can get them to come and help me next year :0
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Today we are so happy and feel proud to welcome our new education theme for WordPress named Arsim contributed to our series of great WordPress Themes.
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Ofsted Inspections
Schools that become an academy are not likely to be inspected until their third year of operation unless Ofsted holds or receives information which causes sufficient concern.
The trust will publish its academies' Ofsted reports here.
The trust will develop a strong school improvement strategy to ensure that all of its academies achieve high results and good/outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
All church schools in the trust are subject to a SIAMS inspection. Inspections before August 2018 will take place under the 2013 framework. From September 2018 a new schedule of evaluation will come into force. The trust is developing a comprehensive strategy to support schools to prepare for their SIAMS inspections and to achieve high outcomes. Our aim is that:
Short Term (by August 2018)
- All schools who are considering joining BOAT within the next 12 months, are graded 'good' or better, with at least one out of four core areas graded 'outstanding', if inspected under the 2013 SIAMS framework
- Strong collaboration and sharing of best practice is developed through the process of school to school support, partnerships… for schools expecting to be inspected…
Medium Term (September 2018 onwards)
- All church schools in BOAT, or who are considering joining the trust within the next 12 months, are graded 'good' or better, with at least three out of twelve aspects graded 'outstanding', when inspected under the 2017 SIAMS framework
- All BOAT schools who have been graded 'outstanding' under the SIAMS 2013 framework and the Free School (St Clement) are also judged to be 'outstanding' when inspected under SIAMS 2017 evaluation schedule.
Outcomes of SIAMS inspections will be signposted here in due course.
Community schools that join BOAT are not subject to a SIAMS inspection.
Achievement and results of BOAT academies will be published here.


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Cheap and easy ways to save your hair from the cold weatherBy Cara Dudgeon
We all know that the cold weather makes everything that little bit more difficult: getting — more like forcing — yourself out of bed in the morning; getting changed; going to the gym. Hair care doesn't have to be one of those tough tasks. It also doesn't have to be expensive either! With these cheaper alternatives that can be done at home, you can sit smug knowing that your hair will be thanking you for the extra TLC whilst in the comfort of your pjs.
Coconut oil — although the crazy phenomenon may be getting slightly annoying with everybody raving about it, there is a reason why it is so talked about. Not only is it great for your hair, but it can also be used as a body moisturiser and for cooking! The best way to use it for your hair is to melt a small amount in the microwave (making sure you don't overheat it or burn yourself) and use it as a conditioner. Be careful though, too much will make your hair look greasy instead of luscious; so use it sparingly!
Leave your normal conditioner on just that little bit longer to ensure that it's thoroughly penetrating the hair follicles. You can do this by either putting your hair in a shower cap or a plastic bag and watching your favourite TV show on Netflix, or even use that time to shave! Two birds, one stone and everything.
Skip the blow dry. The extra heat may sound amazing but your hair will be paying the price. Even if it's just once a week, leave your hair to dry naturally and embrace the natural texture. If you really don't like your texture, you can always plait your hair when it's damp for beach-style waves.
If your budget can't justify coconut oil, other fridge essentials may be able to save your hair. Avocado and mayonnaise, respectively, (trust us here) are well known to deep condition hair. Use mayonnaise as a conditioning mask by leaving on wet hair for twenty minutes (again use the shower cap or plastic bag technique) and wash out. For avocado, add some olive oil and mix until a creamy consistency. Apply to your hair, again, leave for twenty minutes and then wash out with shampoo.
Let us know your hair care secrets!


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SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Registered Nurses from around the state today picketed in front of Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Hundreds of nurses left the Massachusetts Nurses Association/National Nurses United annual convention being held in Springfield to lend support to two of their bargaining units. The nurses of Baystate Franklin Medical Center and Baystate Visiting Nurses Association and Hospice of Springfield have been unsuccessfully attempting to negotiate new contracts for up to two years. The two units represent the only unionized employees in the vast Baystate Health Systems empire.
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According to MNA/NNU President, Donna Kelly Williams, RN, Baystate is doing everything they can to drive the union out. "Over the past few years, in both units, we have seen Baystate management continuously try to undercut the power of the nurse's contracts. Now in negotiations they are trying to take away the nurses basic collective bargaining rights. We are here today to show support to our sisters and brothers and to let Baystate know we will not stand idly by when they attack our members and our rights. As front line nurses in critical care hospitals, advocating for our patients is very important to us. Our members are able to use the rights and protections of their union contract to effectively speak out for their patients and for themselves. Baystate is attacking the union because they do not want nurses standing up for their patients. We know Baystate wants to run these units the same way they do all their other units, with divisiveness, fear and intimidation."
The nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center have scheduled a one day strike for Friday, October 5. After almost a year in negotiations the Baystate corporate managers continue to demand concessions from the nurses that would cost the nurses thousands of dollars and deeply cut into their ability to negotiate over wages and health insurance. "We have scheduled a strike because Baystate refuses to come to the table and deal with us in a respectful manner that allows compromise. They have taken some very radical positions that would be harmful to quality patient care and have refused to move. In order to protect the quality of our patient care and the integrity of our union contract we had to call a strike," said Donna Stern, RN and co-chair of the bargaining committee.
Linda Judd, RN has worked at Baystate Franklin Medical Center for over thirty years and is also co-chair of the bargaining committee. "In the last ten years I have seen Baystate come into our community hospital and try to strip us of any caring and humanity. They have little concern for the Franklin County area. Over and over we have seen patients needlessly transferred to Springfield, not to serve the patients' needs but to serve Baystate's insatiable appetite for profit."
In Springfield the VNA and Hospice has been at the table for almost two years. "Baystate management has acted in a similar arrogant manner," says negotiating committee member Chris Clark, RN. "Since the beginning of negotiations Baystate has refused to have any meaningful discussions about issues important to the nurses and our patients. It is clear that they want to have total control over our work with little or no input from the nurses. At one point Baystate management declared the negotiations over and implemented a contract only approved by them. The National Labor Relations Board declared these actions were illegal and we are back at the table. Baystate corporate managers continue to act in the same manner making it very difficult to see any progress."
The nurses at Baystate Franklin Medical Center have one more negotiation session before the Friday strike deadline. If there is no settlement, nurses from across the state will join the line. "We are a sisterhood and brotherhood of caring compassionate nurses. When we see our fellow members in trouble we will be there and stand with them in this fight to secure quality patient care for the citizens of Franklin County," said Kelly-Williams.
Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest professional health care organization and the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its 23,000 members advance the nursing profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting the economic and general welfare of nurses in the workplace, projecting a positive and realistic view of nursing, and by lobbying the Legislature and regulatory agencies on health care issues affecting nurses and the public. The MNA is also a founding member of National Nurses United, the largest national nurses union in the United States with more than 170,000 members from coast to coast.
SOURCE Massachusetts Nurses Association


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Surly Split Season T-Shirt
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For those that are comfortable in the dirt or the snow, this is the perfect tee.
- 100% Custom Peruvian Cotton
- Custom cut for SURLY, this tee runs on the long side. Please check the Size Chart for a perfect fit.


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This site was developed by the Headwaters Equine Leadership Group to support the love of everything equine in the Headwaters.
Headwaters Horse Country is home to over 23,000 horses, over 2,000 horse farms and hundreds of businesses that support these horses and their owners. It is also home to four internationally recognized event facilities two of which are hosting equestrian events for the TO2015 PanAm Games.
The equine sector is so vital to our community. Check out the Horse Country research and reports as well as a summary of Horse Country by the numbers.
There are several ways to get involved and stay informed:
- List your business and events on HeadwatersHorseCountry.ca
- Sign up for our industry newsletter
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- Visit this site for the latest news and events!


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This chocolate cookie is very simple. Only 5 ingredients and a bake time of only 10 minutes. There is no matzo or cake meal in this cookie, so it isn't heavy and doesn't taste like a traditional Passover dessert. Be careful - they are addictive!
Of course, if cooking for Passover isn't your thing, come to Beth El for our community 2nd night Seder. Call the office: 301-652-2606 to check for availability. This year it will be lead by Hazzan Matthew Klein. It is sure to be a musical exodus!
Double Chocolate Cookies
3 cups powdered sugar*
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-4 egg whites
1 cup chocolate chips
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Sift or whisk sugar, cocoa powder and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add two egg whites and mix. Consistency should be similar to thick brownie mix. If you need additional egg whites, add one at a time until the correct consistency. I find that 3 egg whites works best, but it can vary. Fold chocolate chips into batter. Spoon batter onto cookie sheets. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, until cookies inflate slightly and tops crack. Remove cookies from cookie sheet and let cool completely. Makes 24 - 30 cookies.
*Kosher for Passover powdered sugar can be found in kosher markets around town, or, it is easy to make yourself. In a food processor, use the ratio of 1 cup granulated sugar to 1 tablespoon of potato starch. Blend in food processor until mixture resembles powdered sugar.


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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Semanario 3
Well, not here. PST says it's 19 hours (I'm still working/writing at home). But still - we'll see Django today, so gotta post it now.
It's noon in our apartment! This time it's Web Wednesday - a bit hard, since I didn't want to add all of the repetitive poses of characters checking their laptops. So I added tablets and smart phones - while at Paris I've grown 'fond' of people touristing and taking pictures with tablets... There's sarcasm in that sentence.
Anyway - I really loved this poster :D And my twitter fandom shows, doesn't it? Also pictured my fondness for old phones, my adoration for Google Doodles, Muse's 2nd Law, a Spiderman Comic; Dario Marianelli's "Love Letters" (that's gotta be one of my favorite soundtracks ever!) and a small Hedwig, since today's Harry Potter's birthday too...
Well, at the UK it is!
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Semanario 2
To note here: Jane Austen, Pacific Rim (HECK YEAH! - more on that later), coffee, Un Monstre à Paris and Paris Je t'aime.
I'm having a blast with these.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Semanario 1
Since each artist invited to do the headers can do whatever on earth he wants with this, I've decided to do a series of illustrations with the same main characters, the same environment, and a different feeling each day. I'll get into details as I post them, but for today, we've got "Hate Mondays".
To note on this image: the tiny homage to Michel Gondry's "The Science of Sleep", the How I Met Your Mother english phone booth, and an even tinier Erasure's "Love to Hate You". And a clear allusion to my inability to cook.
Well, to be fair, I can cook. I just don't enjoy it. CEREAL FTW!
Monday, July 15, 2013
Summer movies
For now, my Monster's University piece created for the Pixar Times Monster Mash-Up: had an AWFUL fun with this one. Clearly.
And I can't say enough how much I loved Pacific Rim. TO PIECES. Gosh, señor Del Toro, es usted un auténtico maestro. Señor Navarro: su iluminación me hace feliz.
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Where's the ice? Not much ice in Arizona but at least there is the BARN! The Barn features an regulation sized hard floor inline hockey rink that is home to our adult hockey league on Friday night. Wanting to get back into the game or keep your skills up come on in and join our league.
Not ready to fully commit to an entire session or can't get enough and want to play both nights? we offer drop-in hockey on Monday nights as well. Just give us a call Monday morning at 480-677-2372 and get your name on the list. Your bound to have a great time and meet some new friends and see some old ones.
PLay HArd. PLay Fair. have fun. root for your buddies
If you're looking to join a recreational co-ed league you have come to the right place. The BARN hosts our co-ed league on Thursday nights so come check it out and keep both your skill and fitness up as you play with old and new friends.
The BARN also offers a co-ed drop-in game on most Saturday evenings. Wanna join in on the fun just call us at 480-677-2372 to get your name on the list. It is a first come first serve basis and we start accepting players every Friday morning at 9am.
Our men's league runs on Monday and Tuesday nights. There are two divisions and each season the top two and bottom two teams from each division move into the other division. Whether you are looking to bring a full team in, a group of friends or an individual looking to be added to a team we will work to get you involved.
Additional details:
Soccer Registration A Division (closed)
Soccer Registration B Division (closed)


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Road Safety
Ballina Shire Council, in partnership with the Roads and Maritime Services has appointed a Road Safety Officer who is responsible for the strategic development of a local road safety program. Council works with key stakeholders and the community to improve road safety.
The road safety program identifies and addresses local road safety issues and at-risk groups within our community. This leads to the development of local road safety programs that integrate a combination of education, engineering and enforcement.
- Road Safety Strategy (2014/15-2023/24)
- Appendix A Crash Profile
- Appendix B Road Safety Action Plan (2014/15-2023/24)
Local initiatives include:
- NEW Cycleway and Shared Path Maps now available from Council's Customer Service, Visitor Information Centre and bike/skate shops
- Northern Rivers Transport Guide – This new guide presents information on trains, buses, coaches, taxis, hire cars, community transport and air transport to assist you when travelling across the Northern Rivers Region. The guide also includes information on walking and cycling and the benefits of using public transport.
- Plan B - Drink drive prevention project, developed in partnership with the Ballina Liquor Accord
- Child Car Seats - Make the safest choice - For more information on National Child Restraint Laws and where to find a local Authorised Restraint Fitting Station click here
- RRISK (Reduce Risk Increase Student Knowledge)
- Safe Parking in School Zones (pdf)
- Kids Need a Hand in Traffic (pdf) - Early Childhood Road Safety Project
- Safer Speeds - Speed management is a central part of building a Safe System and crucial to reducing death and serious injury on our local roads. Speed management consists of setting speed limits appropriate to a road's characteristics, designing roads and engineering treatments which reduce travel speeds, convincing drivers to choose safer travel speeds and enforcing speed limits.
State initiatives
- Be Bus Aware
- Licence conditions for learner and provisional drivers
- Mobile Phone Driver Distraction - 'There's no excuse: Get your hand off it!'
- Changes to NSW Road Rules
Staying safe on the roads over 65
- Staying on the Move' booklet
- Driving and dementia decision aid booklet
- Find out more at Dementia Australia
- Licences for Older Drivers
- Determining if you are fit to drive
Other useful links
- Go Together – new rules for drivers, bicycle riders and pedestrians
- Road rules for roundabouts
- Top 10 misunderstood road rules in NSW
- Safer Vehicles ANCAP ratings program (Stars on Cars)
- Used Car Safety Rating (UCSR) program
- Speed limits - have your say
- Tweed Byron Ballina Community Transport
- YAXI - Youth Transport Service
- Going Places (Northern Rivers transport information)
- RMS website Geared for young drivers
- Ballina Base Motorcycle Touring Guide
- Road Deaths and Towards Zero
- Northern Rivers Carpool
Further Information
Council's Road Safety Officer, Helen Carpenter, Ph 6686 1427.


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Hungary 1939. The National Bank starts issuing a new banknote series. Endre Horváth is a graphic designer of new Pengo (Hungarian currency at the time) who is an excellent copper and steel scraper. He had made plans for posters, postage stamps, and banknotes in the past. It is one of his characteristics to combine the classical style with folk motifs, which made his work very popular. He used Paloc people as his models.
The new banknote series also captures several Paloc models. On the back of the 20 Pengo, there is a Paloc young lady with her dad. On the other side of the banknote there is an unknown female model. Is she really unknown? I talked to a numismatist once and I was very surprised when he told me that he knew the girl on the front of the 20 Pengo! She wasn't a Paloc lady but a beautiful young woman that inspired Endre Horváth.
Let's wait a minute! 1939. Young girl. Maybe 18 to 19 years old. Born around 1920-21. Do you know any 98-year-old people? There are not many, but fortunately they still live amongst us. Could one of the old ladies you see walking down the street be the beautiful girl who inspired Endre Horváth? There's another story to the 20 Pengo: I remember when I was a child that my grandmother found some old money in the drawer of a desk. I still hear my grandmother's veiled voice as she swirled and gently glided over the creased Pengo saying: "Our apartment. This is how much we paid for it ". She had a 20 Pengo bill in her hands.
When I was designing my new collection, I was thinking a lot: I wanted something that would sum up my work, yet that shows them in a new light. I wanted a new design that would embrace all my work, that enhances their beauty, highlights them. An idea was coming together in my head when I paid with a bill in a store… I remembered my grandmother's gesture as she slid through the Pengo through her hands. I ran home. I started looking and luckily found the 20 Pengo bill my late grandmother had! I looked at it and I knew that was it! To make this beautiful design work, the delicate ornamentation of this living memory within me, I would use that design in my new collection.
That's how my new collection was born. The detail-rich, subtle metalwork captures virtually any kind of porcelain or glass. The clean, fine jewelry is surrounded by Baroque-style metalwork and this creates the excitement of opposing art-worlds. Look at it, take it in, feel the history and enjoy the encounter of different worlds.


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Richard Jefferies Museum
Marlborough Road, Coate, Swindon SN3 6AA
Swindon Spring Festival
What's On
Past Exhibitions
Poetry Swindon
Battered Moons
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Battered Moons Poetry Competition 2018
Join us for the launch of Battered Moons Poetry Competition 2018.
Open Mic: limited to 15 readers (music, stories, poems: please book a slot
) and readings by guest poet
Amali Rodrigo
. Great poetry, friendly atmosphere, music and singing around the fire and under a wintry moon. Wrap up warm.
Cafe open for hot soup and refreshments.
Amali Rodrigo
is a poet and translator, born in Sri Lanka, now living in London. Her collection Lotus Gatherers was published by Bloodaxe in 2016. She has won numerous awards for her work and is currently an Associate Lecturer and PhD candidate at Lancaster University. John Glenday remarks on Lotus Gatherers: 'What makes Rodrigo a truly remarkable poet? In part, it's the breadth and intelligence of her vision… in part, the deftness with which she can work that vision into a world we can marvel at, but also recognise. This is a world of paradoxes – exotic and familiar, a deeply spiritual world which delights in passion; that celebrates love, but does not hesitate to focus on unsettling histories of gender violence. Lotus Gatherers is an astonishingly sensual book, in the literal sense – these are poems we can feel; poems we can hear resonating on the page, aromatic poems, laced with breathtaking imagery; poems we can hold up to our lips and taste.' The collection also includes a sequence of translations of the medieval graffiti song-poems from Sigiriya, Sri Lanka.
The competition
Guest judge: Jacob Sam La-Rose.
Co-judge: Cristina Navazo-Eguía Newton. Both judges read all entries.
Closing date: 31st May 2018
1st Prize £700 ~ 2nd Prize £200 ~ 3rd Prize £100
Four commendations of £25 each.
Winning and commended poems will appear in the Battered Moons Poetry Pamphlet 2018
Each poem submitted costs £5, and £3.50 for each additional entry.
For information about previous Battered Moons competitions, visit
Enter now
Entries will be accepted from
2nd February
May 31st at 23:59
To enter online, follow the following steps:
1. Select the number of entries and pay using the 'Add to Cart' PayPal button below. The cost is £5 for a first or single entry, or £3.50 each poem for additional entries. There is no limit to the number of entries you can submit.
2. Once you have paid, send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com including:
In the body of the message:
your PayPal transaction reference number
your personal details: name, postal address, telephone number
the titles of the poem(s)
As attachments:
the poem or poems you are submitting, each as a separate document
Please make sure no identification marks other than the title are to be found on the poems themselves, as that would cause them to be disqualified.
Postal entries to: Battered Moons Poetry Competition, Richard Jefferies Museum, Marlborough Road, Coate, Swindon SN3 6AA, with cheque payable to Battered Moons and separate sheet with personal details, including email if available. Please write name and phone number on the back of the cheque.
Full guidelines and Rules
Open to any UK residents aged 18 or over at the time of entering.
The closing date is 31st May 2018.
All entries will be considered anonymously.
Judges Jacob Sam La-Rose and Cristina Newton will read all the
There is no limit on the number of entries a single entrant can make.
Postal entries will only be accepted when accompanied by a separate
sheet with personal details, and payment.
For confirmation your postal entry has been received, please include a
stamped addressed envelope/postcard marked ACKNOWLEDGEMENT with
your entry.
Online entries will receive automatic confirmation at the time of
Alterations cannot be made to poems once they have been entered.
Entries cannot be returned, so please keep a copy.
The judges' decision is final and neither the judges nor the staff will
enter into any correspondence.
The competition organisers reserve the right to award joint prizes or
not award prizes if, in the judges' opinion, such an action is justified.
Entry implies acceptance of all the rules. Failure to comply with the
entry requirements will result in disqualification.
All email entrants will receive an email notification of results. To receive a print version, enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope marked RESULTS. Alternatively, check the BATTERED MOONS website for details from October 2018.
All poems must have a title and must not exceed 40 lines in length
(excluding title and line spaces) or 250 words and can be on any
Entries must show no name, address or identifying marks other than
the title.
Entries must be written in English and the original work of the
Entries must not have been published, self-published, published on
a website or online public space or broadcast before 6th Oct 2018.
Winners and poets receiving commendations will be notified in
September 2018 and invited to an awards event at the Poetry Swindon
Festival on Saturday 6th October 2018, where they will read their
winning poems.
The winning and commended poems will appear in the Battered Moons
Poetry Pamphlet alongside a poem by each of the judges.
All winners and commended poets will be asked to provide a
biography to appear with their winning poem on this website
and the Battered Moons pamphlet, and a photograph for the website.
The copyright of each poem remains with the author. However,
authors of the winning and commended poems, by entering the
competition, grant Battered Moons the right to publish and/or
broadcast their poem from September 2018.
Sam Loveless
Part of Poetry Swindon Festival 2018
Supported by: Arts Council England
Moons' Image Credit: Saturn's moon 'Phoebe', by Harriet Crayford


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The Nureva™ Span™ Workspace Software is made for people looking to do great things – together. Create ideas. Share them. Debate them. Strengthen them. It's all done within an expansive, cloud-based canvas that can be accessed as easily on your walls as from the device in your hand.
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Outstanding natural features of Eciuador include Cotopaxi, the highest active volcano on Earth, the Amazon Rainforest, and the Galapagos Islands which is rich in fauna. Outstanding man-made attractions include cities of Quito and Cuenca which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Quick facts
|US dollar (USD)
|total: 283,560 km2
water: 6,720 km2
land: 276,840 km2
|13,547,510 (July 2006 est.)
|Spanish (official), Amerindian languages (especially Quechua)
|Roman Catholic 95%
|110-220V/60Hz (USA & European plugs)
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Quito - The capital and the first city to gain a UNESCO World Heritage status.
Baños- Known as the adventure capital of Ecuador. Features an active volcano, and hot spring mineral baths.
Cuenca- Third largest city in Ecuador. Like Quito, it is a World Heritage site.
Guayaquil - Largest city in the country with the largest port.
Otavalo - Famous for its indigenous crafts and markets. Only two hours from Quito.
Esmeraldas - Has the most popular beach in Ecuador.
Bahía de Caraquez - A popular place for beaches.
Loja - The oldest colonial city in the country.
Other notable destinations
Tropical and wet in the lowland Amazon Rainforest and Pacific Coast. Drier with temperate to alpine climates in the highlands and Andes mountains.
In 1830, the "Republic of the Ecuador" was created from the collapse of Gran Colombia. The other two countries were Colombia and Venezuela. Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999..
Ecuador is widely considered to be a developing country and health hazards are a significant issue. Of the most significant are foodborne illnesses, though they can easily be treated with digestive drugs such as antacids or antidiarrheals.
Bottled water is the key in Ecuador if you don't want to get sick. This doesn't only apply to foreigners who don't have the stomach for Ecuadorian food but also Ecuadorians who know that if they don't boil their water or drink it from the bottle that they can get very sick. As a result, it can be purchased almost everywhere (even in the most remote places) for well under $.025-.50. Water bottles are sometimes provided by hostels and hotels, which can be used for brushing teeth.
It is advisable to receive a typhoid vaccination, and possibly a yellow fever vaccination, depending on your specific area of travel.
Outside the major cities and tourist areas, malaria can be a problem along the coast during the rainy season.


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Martin Ellis, housing economist, said: "Signs of a modest deterioration in the trend in house prices continued in October.
The weak economic background has been a key factor dampening housing demand this year. Recent encouraging developments relating to the level of overall economic activity and conditions in the labour market, however, may help to support demand and underpin house prices around current levels over the coming months."
Key facts
* House prices in the three months to October were 1.2% lower than in the preceding three months. This was the fifth successive decline in this measure of the underlying trend and compared with a 0.5% fall in September;
* Prices in the three months to October were 1.7% lower than in the same period a year earlier. This is very similar to the annual rate recorded a year ago: -1.8% in October 2011;
* House prices decreased by 0.7% in October;
* Modest rise in mortgage approvals continues. The industry-wide number of mortgages approved to finance house purchase – a leading indicator of completed house sales – increased for the third successive month in September. Approvals increased by 4% to 50,000 in September, but were still 2% lower than in September 2011;
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You know Andy Dick - for a variety of insubstantial reasons, the same reasons why you probably consider him an infamous celebrity rather than a famous talent. Outrageous public behavior, controversial statements, scandalous actions and drug and alcohol addiction can do a lot to overwhelm a promising comedy career, literally and figuratively. Danny Roane: First Time Director is Andy Dick's rather circular attempt to take control of his career again and rediscover some inroads to Hollywood.
Write what you know, they say, which goes a long way towards cluing potential viewers in to the plot of Danny Roane. A promising comedian with a highly successful network sitcom to his credit implodes his career through alcohol and drug addiction. Hoping to salvage his career, he tries his hand at writing and directing his first Feature Film. So I've written the same paragraph twice, but luckily here the stories diverge, as Andy Dick's real film is a hell of a lot funnier and actually makes sense, as opposed to the movie-within-a-movie 'ded drem.'
Despite having an actual story and a semi-redemptive (yet reversed) character arc, Danny Roane works its magic as a near stream of consciousness trip through Roane's deteriorating mind. Roane starts breaking down immediately under pressure - he can hardly handle pitching his film - but when the cast of no-talent losers sneaks real alcohol onto the set, we realize Roane has plenty of room still before hitting rock bottom. Thankfully this sets us up for many fantastic sequences of semi-improvisational, lunatic idiocy. Roane's half-baked, poorly realized scenes constantly change on drunken whims, and collapse without the benefit of a budget.
As one might expect with such an all-pervasive devil-may-care attitude, not everything thrown at the comedy wall sticks, some bits stay too long and others may be too much, (James Van Der Beek dabbing his bleeding ass, for instance) but even these misses further the often uncomfortable air of BBC The Office style comedy. Give the movie a second look and they may strike differently. But with Dick's truly warped wit and a top-notch cast of supporting comic improvisers (Ben Stiller, Bob Odenkirk, Kate Flannery, Jack Black etc.) most material will have you doing your own spit-takes.
If you're the type who enjoys laughing at the drunken clown, Danny Roane will give you reason to rejoice. By the hilarious festival premier of ded drem, the cumulative effect is devastating - ludicrous genius. Even sensitive viewers are let in, as Andy Dick makes it clear that while it's fun to mock the boozed-up fool, that poor shmoe actually needs help. But laugh while the laughing's good, and Danny Roane: First Time Director makes it real good.
The DVD
Danny Roane: First Time Director is certainly a scrappy little feature, presented in a 1.78:1 ratio enhanced for 16 x 9 widescreen TVs, but revealing a low budget similar to its fictional counterpart. Grotty, sometimes poorly lit scenes benefit the atmosphere with their grainy grubbiness. This is not a movie to challenge HDTVs and might even be better suited to an old CRT monitor. But of course awesomely sharp resolution isn't the point here, so at the risk of being an enabler, let's just say that Danny Roane looks just fine as it is.
The film is presented in Dolby Digital English 2.0 Audio. The sound design is not complex, but features many songs, both satirical and serious. Everything sounds fine, neither state-of-the-art nor cruddy. Dialogue is clear, except when the actors are slurring, which is often. Pay special attention to Dick's compositions peppered throughout the film, super-funny but weirdly recorded - you might want the subtitles to catch all the lyrics.
English Closed Captions, English and Spanish Subtitles and five Previews for other goofball releases are the pedestrian extras. Ten minutes of Outtakes show actors mostly breaking each other up, and don't read very differently from the feature. Twenty-one-minutes of Extended Interview Scenes are just more to love with a slightly lower hit-to-miss ratio than from the feature. Not the greatest selection of extras, scanty even, but funny, surely funny.
Final Thoughts:
A veritable endless stream of jokes, questionable, taboo and tasteless - to name a few attributes - can't possibly all work, but with this bounty, who's complaining? Danny Roane: First Time Director is an admittedly rough film, but as it piles on the lunacy nothing else seems to matter. Some of the bits - especially Roane's finished product - are so weird and funny they'll stick with you for days. Dangerous comedy fans will gobble up Andy Dick's Feature Debut, a scurrilous riot that begs repeated viewings. If you liked Kentucky Fried Movie or Shakes The Clown, sign right up. Dick has room to improve, but he's surely on the right track. Definitely Recommended.
- Kurt Dahlke
~ More of Dahlke's DVD Talk reviews here at DVD Talk I'm not just a writer, I paint colorful, modern abstracts, too! Check them out here KurtDahlke.com


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FEATUREDThe LA Natural History Museum had quite the 100th Birthday Bash, including the dramatic Otis Booth Pavilion unveiling. From projection whales that breach... to busting through to show off the whale skeleton in a glass cube...
Like a giant strainer dropped into the river, + POOL makes it possible for everybody to swim in clean river water right here in NYC.
The Maharam Shell Chair Project celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hans J. Wegner's iconic Shell Chair in collaboration with Maharam.
Gorgeous FallenTree Bench from Benjamin Graindorge.
One Million Bones, a stark installation across the National Mall in Washington DC.
Life, Philipp Meyer's tactile comic book for the blind.
Mezzo is a small radio designed by Ionna Vautrin for Lexon Design.
Besançon Art Centre and Cité de la Musique by Kengo Kuma and Associates.
The Exbury Egg will be a temporary, energy efficient self-sustaining work space for artist Stephen Turner in the estuary of the River Beaulieu.
The bench inspired by the bicycle chain created by the Danish designer Kerstin Kongsted.
Rocking box is an easy transferable storage for children's toys, which consists of two half-round pieces and can function as a rocking plaything.
Meld Wine Glass inspired by the interaction between glass and hand, merges them to create delicate interactive glass objects, from muzzdesign.
The immersive and interactive installation 'Sonos Playground Deconstructed' at the Museum of the Moving Image.
VIDEOLook what happens when you leave MortonUnderwood with a 3D printer for an afternoon; a working tuba mouthpiece, some Sabbath and slapstick comedy too!
VIDEOBehind the scenes at the amazing Kernel Brewery in London.
Spanish artistic group Luzinterruptus recently exhibited in Madrid a shining interactive installation made of 800 condoms.
Cast Cutlery is a minimalist design created by Japanese-based designer Oji & Design.
VIDEOThe video shows the first 3D augmentation ever made on the Coliseum in Rome. The technology employed is the ARmedia 3D tracker for Augmented Reality.
Awesome installation for Secret Garden Party and Burning Man this summer!
Becca McCharen's line of lingerie, swimwear and body cages, Chromat, studied the work of futurist architects from the sixties; exclusive interview with the designer.
Collection Morocco! by José Levy.
Bryant Austin's incredible images of whales. The exhibition even includes a stunning life-size image of a sperm whale.
Tomoya Matsuura's bubble photography. Incredible images that remind me of baby squid.
Gorgeous photography by Joel Devlin.
The NW3 speakers by Germany based interdisciplinary collective Neue Werkstatt are designed, manufactured and distributed in close collaboration with local craftsmen and businesses.
A look at how Folditure make their Leaf Chair.
Experimental long exposure photography with LEDs programmed to make patterns with movement. By David Cruz.
The Lomography Film Scanner can scan 35mm film negatives and slides right to your phone.
Italian designer Roberto Giacomucci created an amazing collection of small, functional, animated containers, more than objects, they are subjects, emotional entities ...
The Lepsis is a terrarium for growing edible insects at home.
Nguyễn Hùng Cường's incredible origami.
Jim des Rivières's gorgeous photos of Canadian moths.
Clear Lake Cottage by MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects (MJMA), in Seguin, Ontario.
A typographic tour of the custom Art Deco signage in Sydney's beautiful Potts Point neighbourhood.
René Binet's Esquisses Décoratives & the Protozoic Façade of Porte Monumentale
Ying Zhang and Ida Thonsgaard's Playtime, combining flooring, a chair and a table.
Two interactive LED lit sculptures celebrate the identity, history and values of Midvale, Utah.
VIDEOPlayful ad campaign from Ogilvy & Mather France for IBM. Posters with purposes as part of their "People For Smarter Cities" campaign.
STUDIOKCA's "Head in the Clouds" pavilion made of more than 53,000 reclaimed plastic water bottles popped up on Governors Island this weekend.
Gorgeous photos from Jared Lim's Urban Explorer series.
Dutch artist Ingrid Siliakus designs and builds "paper architecture," creating meticulous metropolises that layer paper silhouettes of buildings with their own cut-out negatives and the delicate shadows cast by their fragile facades.
VIDEOThe making of Luke Stephenson and Liam Aylott's gorgeous lookbook for Agi & Sam for Topman featuring some gorgeous owls.
Like a lamb to the gods, Thing Industries give you the Sacrificial Chair to sacrifice to your clothes. Available in graphite and off white.
Labs can be pretty incredible places and Alastair Philip Wiper captures them beautifully in this series SOLAR / ANECHOIC.
Silk Pavilion from Mediated Matter Group at MIT Media Lab created using 6,500 live silkworms.
Love hurts, so SVA grad Melanie Chernock created this gorgeous first aid kid for the brokenhearted.
VIDEOEric Paré of Timecode Lab's 360° stop motion photography.
LAIN is composed of only 3 shelves and 4 rods and 12 safety stops. This developed using an anchoring system based on the tensions exerted on the parts, avoiding additional fixing elements such as screws or adhesives and use of assembly tools.


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Tunisia holidays are considered as one of the perfect vacations for families' that need an ultimate holiday experience. People can enjoy certain things at its best in Tunisia. You don't need to worry about the seasons to visit Tunisia for your holidays, because the weather remains pleasant throughout the year.
Tunisia is a small country that offers a wide range of activities to choose from. Apart from its exceptional coastline, the culture and diverse history is also a great thing to experience. The other attractions in this particular place are famous scenes that you can see in the movie-Star Wars in outback desert regions.
Things to Enjoy
Water sports in Tunisia are more popular and you can experience the complete beauty of ocean. You need to experience scuba diving underneath by swimming. You need to try paragliding and experience the adventures in air. Paragliding allows you to have a complete eye view of Tunisia. On the flip side, couples who are interested to spend their holiday time in Tunisia, they can opt for hot air balloon ride.
How to Enjoy During Tunisia Holidays
Tunisia is located in northern Africa, and since the nation comprises of mountain range and most of its area is covered with Sahara desert, Tunisia holiday entails venturing into Sahara desert, scuba diving, enjoying breath-taking beaches, and exploring the ancient ruins.
Major Airports
There are 2 major airports, namely Monastir that caters to international visitors, and Hammamet Enfidha that also operates international flights along with domestic flights. After landing in Tunisia, you can see a number of resorts with many popular names. You have the source to enjoy the variety of shops, restaurants, and bars. You can find many budget resorts near airport.
Accommodation Options
While you are on Tunisian holidays, you have got wide range of choices with respect to accommodation; at the same time, you have got many activities to pick from. Since Tunisia is flanked with North Atlas Mountains, trekking through ranges will certainly reveal presence of several other rivers along gorges, lakes, and waterfalls.
Similarly, the southern part of this particular country is bordered by great Sahara desert that features picturesque oasis and infinite sand-dunes.
Don't Miss a Visit to El Diem
A holiday to Tunisia is incomplete without visiting El Diem, which is a historical site featuring Roman Colosseum. Ksour trip will enable you to visit hilltop granaries that are made from mud.
Great Place for People from All Walks of Life
Tunisia is considered as one great place to have a perfect holiday. With the combination of sun, sand, and rich historical look, this particular place is definitely a favourite tourist destination. Holidaying and travelling in Tunisia is a new experience for everyone and many tourists.
Tunisia holidays are great for couples, friends, kids, and family alike. There are several other resorts offering great packages that suit all visitor types. Almost all the places and resorts in Tunisia have a charisma that draws your attention. Few resorts offer safari park and golf course, while others offer fabulous night clubs and water sports.
Great Resorts in Tunisia
You can choose some awesome resorts in Hammamet, Port El Kantaoui, and Sousse. Fabulous apartments and hotels like Royal Kenz, Imperial Marahaba, and Riu Bellevue Park awaits you. It is a perfect time for you to decide to experience Tunisian Holidays and also feel the goodness of satisfying yourself.
TunisiaDeals.co.uk is a great site if you want a cheap holiday to Tunisia from UK. So, do your ground-work, and plan everything in advance, and make all the bookings so as to ensure a hassle-free travelling experience.


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Depaving Rural American Roads-Literally
Imagine a huge Catepillar machine that pulverizes asphalt and spits out gravel in its wake. This and similar 'downgrading' processes has occurred on roads in "at least 38 of the 83 counties in Michigan" and at least 100 road miles in South Dakota.
"Paved roads, historical emblems of American achievement, are being torn up across rural America and replaced with gravel or other rough surfaces as counties struggle with tight budgets and dwindling state and federal revenue.
Rebuilding an asphalt road today is particularly expensive because the price of asphalt cement, a petroleum-based material mixed with rocks to make asphalt, has more than doubled over the past 10 years. Gravel becomes a cheaper option once an asphalt road has been neglected for so long that major rehabilitation is necessary."
However, as one pavement expert noted, "we're leaving an awful legacy for future generations."
Thanks to Mark Boshnack


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Palm Zire
Editor's Note: The Palm Zire does not feature a backlit screen.
Not everyone needs or wants a PDA with a full keyboard or a built-in cell phone. For those who want basic PDA functions at a low price, the Palm Zire is your best option. It can't play MP3 files or connect to an external keyboard. It also lacks a color display. But it's a great basic PDA, giving quick access to an address book, date book, to-do list, notepad, calculator, clock, and expense spreadsheet.
That's not to say that the Zire is completely bare-bones. Its monochrome display features a backlight, and it has an infrared port that lets you synchronize data wirelessly with your PC. If you like sticking to the basics, then the Zire is the PDA for you.
Read our full review of the Palm Zire.


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Science Fiction
Those Brighter Stars
The call came through as I paced outside the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, puffing on an e-cig and watching my breath turn to vapor in the chill. "Hello?" The bald, skeletal image of a stranger stared back at me on my phone. "Ava," he whispered. "Oh, Ava." It took me a few seconds to regain my composure. "Dad?" I said.


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Sunday, 4 October 2009
ice cream extravaganza
Our little girl celebrated her 4th birthday with an ice cream extravaganza yesterday. We stuck to some good old fashioned party games before sitting the children down to hot dogs (easy) followed by the all important ice cream.
I used plastic champagne flutes (thankfully much smaller than real sundae glasses) which I filled with umbrellas, flags and tissue paper and pipe cleaner for each child to make their own tropical flower* whilst they were waiting for the ice cream to be scooped out.
The birthday cake was a giant pink meringue. Once the candles were blown out it was smashed to pieces and added to the selection of sweets and fruit that were put out for the children to decorate with.
I'm not a huge fan of party bags so I always try and do something slightly different. Boy was given the important job of handing out ice cream tubs filled with ice cream shaped sweets and a bright coloured plastic spoon wrapped up in good old cellophane as everyone left.
*Tropical flowers: are really easy to make and can be used to create fantastic garlands or, as in this case, to quickly entertain the children whilst something boring is going on. Get 2 pieces of tissue paper and cut both into a figure of eight. Place one piece of tissue across the other creating a quatre foil. Stick the pipe cleaner in the middle and twist in the centre. Manipulate pipe cleaners to look like stamen.
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