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The restoration and reconstruction of the Müller Villa began on November 23rd 1998, on the basis of a project drawn up by the GIRSA AT s.r.o. architectural atelier by a team led by Doc. ing. akad. arch. Václav Girsa.
In restoring the Müller Villa itself, parts of its exterior and components in the immediate environs, the project took as its central focus structural consolidation and the conservation of original materials; in this, to some extent (on the basis of the exact evaluation of expert investigation) it was necessary in specific cases to consider interventions that were more reconstruction than restoration (e.g. the reconstruction of the facing plaster layers of the facades, the replacement of parts of the masonry fence underpinning, the renovation of parts of the damp-proofing and the upper deck of the cast asphalt terrace etc.). The application of those criteria, characteristic of architectural restoration methods, meant in this case an effort to protect and, through restoration, attend even to those structural products and materials that in other cases might be regarded as commonplace, and thus replaceable by equivalent materials (e.g. the cladding of standard white tiles in the bathrooms). Likewise, the intention was also to restore the period joinery that forms part of the building (windows, doors, floors, railings etc.) as well as the collection of fitted furniture and facings – with veneered or lacquered surfaces.
Further efforts were directed towards stone, metal, glass and ceramic elements, and conservation methods applied in the case of the paper and natural fiber wall coverings. Thanks to investigation of the paints on the wall, it was possible to identify even the original shades used to decorate the interior (whitewashes and oil paints).
The renovation of the internal water and electricity supply that still enables the house to function was a complex problem. The architect selected a sensitive method, using the existing routes and locations of the original mains. Unfortunately, in some rooms – such as the family bathroom – the water system was not restored, due to the degree of preservation of the original wall claddings, and also because the bathroom, as part of the exhibition spaces, will no longer be used for its original purpose.
One of the most complicated parts of the whole Müller Villa restoration project was the search for period elements and materials. A major part in this process was played by public advertisements in the heritage and architectural press, and on televised reports dedicated to the Müller Villa. The greatest success, however, arose out of inspections of other 1930s buildings, where the necessary elements and materials were quite simply found: not only major fixtures, but often even such seemingly banal building materials as authentic white tiling etc.
A key part of the Müller Villa restoration was the reconstruction of the original garden, terrace and fencing designs, including restoration of plantings to plans from the years 1929 and 1932, to which not only Adolf Loos but also the three leading landscape architects - Camillo Schneider, Karl Förster and Hermann Matern - contributed. The discovery of the historical planting plans had a major impact on the project phase including the rehabilitation of the gardens. The reconstruction of the garden was approached in the same spirit as its creation – recognizing that it is an integral part of the Müller Villa as a whole, and a characterful creative act outstanding in its conception and the degree to which it was implemented. As a result, it is now possible to admire a precisely reconstructed monument to functionalist garden art of the 1930s.
In its closing phases, the rehabilitation of the Müller Villa comprised the installation of furniture, carpets and objets d'art in the interior. Several lost pieces of the inventory, important from the point of view of the architect's overall conception, were reconstructed from available archive photographs and drawings. The interior is conceived as a copy of its appearance immediately after the completion of building work in 1930, when the presence and creative influence of Adolf Loos himself may be assumed; the interior fittings from this period are at the same time those documented by the original plans, period photographs and the testimony of a series of important visitors.
In May 2000 the renovated and restored Müller Villa was opened to the public with an exhibition based predominantly on the original historical furniture and artworks, complemented by the new Study & Documentation Center. The house has thus become a monument of worldwide importance to the architects, Adolf Loos and his colleagues, but also to the builder of the villa, Ing.Dr. František Müller. It is without a doubt the foremost contribution made by the City of Prague to the global public during Prague's year as European City of Culture 2000.
The facades had been repaired in the past, and as a consequence the original layers of stucco had been damaged by later additions. The original layers were identified by careful testing. On the basis of laboratory analyses it was decided to remove the remains of the original facing down to the level of the brick, and to reconstruct both the plaster underlay and the outer stucco layers of the entire exterior. Although the reconstruction respected the original technologies, it was necessary to increase the lifespan of the alterations, both in terms of the composition of the plaster material and stucco, and of the subsequent water-resistant facing layer applied. Great attention was paid to achieving authentic color shades, and to the perfect reproduction of the surface treatment on the new stucco.
One of the more difficult tasks facing restorers of the exterior was to find a way of dealing with the problem of the authentic period technology of casting natural asphalt (for balconies, terraces and roofs). It proved possible to retain the original asphalt surfaces of the terrace outside the living room, and of the master and children's bedroom balconies. Reconstruction of the upper terrace and roof was more challenging, with breaches being identified in the damp-proofing that required the complete reconstruction of the whole damp-proof course; the latter was modified to ensure that the building was properly protected in future.
The travertine cladding of the entrance with bench and paving into the garden. The original travertine elements were made using Bešeňov travertine, from a mine that is now closed. The most similar material for completing the travertine paving was found to be the 'Travertino Türko' from Carrara in Italy.
The opaxite cladding in the entrance hall was heavily damaged, with many sheets broken; it was therefore necessary to manufacture a new cladding comparable to the original opaxite, which is no longer made anywhere in Europe.
Polished wood
In the most public interiors of the villa, and especially in the dining room, lady's boudoir, library and cloakroom, Loos used paneling from quality woods (mahogany, lemon, oak, maple), mostly with a high gloss achieved by using French shellac polishes. During restoration, cracks were stabilized, the original polish was removed, damaged and missing pieces of veneer were replaced, and a new surface applied. Polishing methods were selected to ensure that the original effect was obtained on each different type of wood.
Lacquered wood
Most of the wooden elements in the villa are lacquered using a covering wash. Detailed examination revealed the original range of colors, which it was possible to reconstruct using the original technologies. In the 1930s decorators used only oil-based paints, differentiated according the locations in which they were to be applied: 'dry washes' were used for interiors, while glossier 'greasy washes' were used outside. In the Müller Villa, all of the indoor washes, with the exception of those in the cellars, were rubbed down, and their surface treatments were semi-matte. All of the lacquered elements were restored, where possible, by disassembly followed by the chemical removal of the lacquer layers in the workshop. After removing the paint, smoothing down and securing of the structure, claddings were given an oleo-alkyde lacquers and rubbed down in the classic manner.
To emphasize the monumental impression of the living room, Loos selected a cladding made from a rare type of green Cipollino marble brought from the Alpine town of Saillon, in the valley of the Rhône in the Swiss canton of Valais. Even before restoration began, it had been realized that that a considerable portion of the cladding was fractured, and weathered to the point of collapse. The effects of condensation and the diffusion of water vapour had led to the weathering of the sheet facings, immediately apparent in the surface structure and the light coloration. During restoration, the weathered sections were removed and the material cleaned. Subsequently, the whole marble area was rubbed down and after pigment retouching was waxed and polished.
In those interiors serving the hygienic needs of the family, white ceramic tiles and fittings were employed. Prior to reconstruction, the kitchen and bathroom tiling was heavily contaminated, and damaged in many places. Equally, the toilet fixtures in the bathroom were broken or missing. It was therefore necessary first to clean the tiles of their encrusted dirt, lime scale and rust marks. In the kitchen, the bathroom and the toilet any tiling that was not original was removed, and replaced by 1930s cladding that in color and size matched the originals. The hand basins and toilet bowl had to be reassembled from broken pieces and then retouched.
Color schemes
During the surveys and the subsequent restoration of the painted surfaces of the interior, a surprising range of colors was identified within the house. The contrasting color concept of the two children's bedrooms was a fresh discovery. After very careful cleaning of latex deposits and ochre brush graining from the lacquered walls in both rooms, as well as the lintels and furniture, the best preserved, retouched surfaces served as reference patterns for the originals. The other areas were repainted with colors mixed exactly according to the original shades.
In preparing the restoration, it was necessary throughout the building to remove later painting and, most importantly, the latex washes that had damaged the original underlays. Careful cleansing in the walls brought a wide range of previously unknown and surprising information regarding the original color schemes of the interiors. At the same time, more precise details were obtained as to the original positioning of furnishings, light fittings, switches and other elements, and the overview of later interventions was filled out. After documenting all of these discoveries and correcting the project design to account for them, the original colors of the photographic darkroom were restored, as were the original green shades of the maid's quarters and the purple color of the guest bedroom.
The original paper and natural fiber wallpapers survived in a heavily damaged state. In some rooms (such as the conversation room) only pieces of the original wallpapers survived, identified by the restoration team beneath many layers of paint. This room now contains a purple paper wallpaper reconstructed on the basis of the original pattern identified during the surveys.
The restoration of the French paper wall coverings in the bedroom was extremely complex. Given the preservation of the wallpaper throughout the room, it was decided to restore the original coverings despite their being heavily damaged and degraded. During the restoration this wallpaper was very carefully cleaned, consolidated and, where missing, replaced by imitative retouching using tempera paints. Once the whole surface was colored, protective fixative in the form of beeswax was applied..
Furniture and objets d'art
The original pieces of free-standing furniture and objets d'art were stored as exhibits in the Museum of Applied Arts in Prague, the National Gallery in Prague and the West Bohemian Gallery in Plzeň. Thanks to the co-operation of all these institutions, it was possible to return all of the surviving items to the interiors of the Müller Villa. Those items which had not survived were of necessity remade in the form of copies authentic in terms of shape, materials and technology (e.g. the couches in the library, the couch, chairs and table in the living room, the seats in the Japanese room). The models for these copies were similar pieces from collections in Prague and Vienna. The upholstery was selected from the firm of Friedrich Otto Schmidt in Vienna, who had supplied several pieces of furniture chosen by Loos himself to the villa in 1930. The main criterion of selection was the greatest possible similarity in color and material to the originals, whether partially surviving, discovered by research (e.g. the last fragments of the original grey-green and pink velvet from the Knieschwimmer chairs in the living room were found between the upholsterer's tacks) or new replacements based on analogous deduction from archive materials. A particular problem was posed by the purple velvet on the original, surviving couch, which occupied a central place in the living room. Extensive damage to the original upholstery required a combined approach to reconstruction: only the band of relatively well-preserved material at the plinth of the couch was restored, while the remained was covered with new velvet prepared in Vienna to match the structure and color of the original.
Valuable paintings and sculptures from the Müller family collection were also returned to the villa interior, and comprise works by leading figures in Czech modernist art (Jan Preisler, Adolf Kosárek, Otakar Lebeda, Antonín Slavíček, Jan Štursa and others). The art collections also included a valuable series of Japanese colorized woodcuts by Sakino Hokusai and Gototei Kunisada (copies of these prints now decorate the walls of the summer dining room).
Reconstruction of the garden
The rehabilitation of the Müller Villa included restoration of the adjacent garden and immediate environs. Reconstruction of the original garden layout, including its plantings, was to the original concept by Adolf Loos, and the rediscovered original plans by the renowned landscape architects Camillo Schneider and Karl Förster. The assortment of plants in the beds essentially reflects the selection documented by a detailed proposal of 1932, with modifications to Schneider's original design by Förster and Hermann Matern. Circumstances required that minor changes be made to the range of species chosen, particularly the irises, clematis, chrysanthemums and dahlias: the varieties originally employed are no longer grown, and more recent ones thus had to be substituted. A bed of peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) and rudbeckias (Rudbeckia fulgida) links to the perennial borders of the bastion; visual continuity is shown by the colored flowers on low walls in front of a dark background created by ivy (Hegera helix) covered buttresses.


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Well, young padawan, for the next 7 days you have a rare opportunity to own a piece of DLDancers history. I am selling two of my performance/competition dresses on Ye Olde Ebay. Check 'em out!
I love this because you referenced Star Wars and Lion King and used some Old(er) English. Nice.
That was more than I ever wanted to know with only one cup of coffee in my system. I learn something new everyday. I learn twice as much if I talk to you.

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text: Share: Comments Print November 17, 2014 at 8:49 AM Pro Football Focus grades Seahawks vs. Chiefs Posted by Bob Condotta Here is this week's Pro Football Focus gradebook on Seattle's 24-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday Lots of interesting stuff, including some assessments of the Seattle offense with and without Max Unger and the defensive struggles: PFF Week 11 Gradebook Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs Offense Russell Wilson earned his second-highest grade this year at +2.9. He's not having a 2013-like season but it should be noted that Wilson's overall grading pre-bye week was -4.6, post-bye week +6.7. Since Week 4, he has the seventh-highest QB grade. The right side of the offensive line collapsed late in the game and the grading reflects it. Right guard J.R. Sweezy and right tackle Justin Britt graded at -3.7 and -1.8. Their combined -5.3 pass blocking grade included two QB hits and sacks. Center Max Unger graded at +2.7 before being carted off. Unger has played in six of ten games and the grading splits when he is in the lineup are quite interesting: with Unger Wilson +4.6 Lynch +12.9, without Wilson -2.5 Lynch +2.4. Passing Wilson completed all 15 attempts on passes traveling within ten yards of the line of scrimmage. Wilson had three throwaways, bringing his league-high TA total to 23. Rushing Marshawn Lynch had 24 rushing attempts, second-highest this season. He played 73.3% of Seattle's snaps, almost matching his season-high 74.0% against St. Louis. Lynch also added six missed tackles forced, bringing his season rush MT count to 49. Wilson had the most QB runs (six) as well as the highest QB run grade this week at +1.9. Unlike last week's game, this week featured a very even distribution of run directions. Receiving Doug Baldwin with the only green grade of all receivers at +1.4. He caught six of his eight targets but they only went for 45 yards. Ex-Seahawk Ron Parker got picked on yesterday, surrendering eight catches on ALL eight targets for 75 yards and one touchdown. Kearse had four receptions on Parker, Baldwin three (TD), and Richardson with one. Tight ends Willson and Moeaki combined played nearly as many snaps as Helfet yet both were way more productive. Willson/Moeaki went caught all four targets for 52 yards and one TD while Helfet only caught one of his three for a whopping two yards. Defense Standing out of a lot of red grades is free safety Earl Thomas who earned the only green grade on defense at +1.8. Brandon Mebane comes off as the most important person in the front seven–all seven starters with negative grades (six reds). Only Kevin Williams avoided the red grade with a sub-average -0.8. To give an idea of how bad the defense performed, of 44 qualifying defensive ends this week, Cliff Avril (-2.5) and Michael Bennett (-3.9) graded at 41st and 43rd. Defensive tackle Tony McDonald (-1.8) ranked 51st of 54. Outside linebackers Malcolm Smith (-2.2) and Bruce Irvin (-3.4) finished 23rd and 25th out of 25 OLBs. Strong safety Kam Chancellor had a team-high two run stops Seahawks Defensive Coverage Seahawks did a decent job of containing TE Kelce holding him to three catches on four targets for only 37 yards. LBs Irvin and Smith and CB Sherman were each targeted three times. Alex Smith completed seven of eight attempts when Seahawks linebackers were the primary coverage man. Special Teams Punter Jon Ryan with another green grade at +2.2 on only two punts. His 47.0 net yard average this week was second-best (KC Colquitt also with the same average). Signature Stats Wilson had the highest Completion percentage differential between play-action/non-play action plays at 50. With how badly the O-line played, it is amazing that Wilson had the highest Average Time to Throw this week at 3.19 seconds. Expanding a bit further on Unger splits, Seattle's Pass Blocking Efficiency with and without Unger is 81.3 (12th) versus 74.3 (26th). On 16 attempts, KC QB Smith's 43 Yards in Air was second-lowest among QBs this week. Only RG3 had a lower figure. RELATED Larry Stone: For 2014 Seahawks, the margin of error is gone Did lack of faith in the defense force Pete Carroll and the Hawks to gamble on offense? Seahawks' failures on fourth down magnify differences between this year and last year Chiefs 24, Seahawks 20: First impressions Grading the Game: Seahawks can't convert on offense, can't stop Chiefs' running game National media reaction: What went wrong, what's next and Marshawn Lynch Seahawks, Huskies poll: Which weekend loss was tougher to take? Postgame Twitter reaction: Can Seahawks still make playoffs? Unger has high ankle sprain, Carroll says team suffered no other injuries Game stats Comments


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text: When is marginable collateral not marginable collateral? When it is an ETN, or Exchange Trade Note: the cousin of the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). The very mutated, and unabashedly evil cousin of the ETF that is. At least such is the view of US brokerage Interactive Brokers (and certainly not of the ECB where as is widely known blocks of feta cheese and olive oil are perfectly acceptable forms of collateral). First, what exactly is an ETN? Here is the IB definition: ETNs are not equity shares but rather a form of unsecured debt whereby the issuing institution promises to pay a return linked to a market index or other benchmark. As ETNs generally do not buy or hold assets like an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), their returns are realized through holdings of derivative contracts such as options, futures and swaps. While ETNs trade on exchanges in a manner […] Read More


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- 2005: Temple University, Bachelor of Arts
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The Celtic Mystical doors have a more traditional Celtic theme to them, and are, therefore more attached to the original fae.
This door is handcrafted from premium red cedar. The frame is finished in a dark stain, while the separate fitted door is finished in a metallic rich green. The door is given several coats of semi-gloss exterior finish to protect it from the elements.
The Celtic symbol, shamrock, hinges and doorknob are zinc based. This allows for the hardware to look vintage as it ages, without it rusting, when exposed to the elements.
Door can be placed in your garden, on a tree or leaned against a special rock. Or if you prefer some fairy magic inside then place it on a shelf, along the baseboard, in a corner or hang it on a wall. Wherever you decide, it will be found by a wee folk!
Each door has a precision cut keyhole on the back to hang with a screw or nail.
Makes a great gift for all ages!
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The world of interiors is an exciting and ever-changing environment. The days of matchy-matchy wood furniture sets had their moment. And for better or for worse it has passed. Mixing different kinds of wood in your home makes the space inviting an unexpected. Generally, you don't buy all your designer furniture in one fell swoop, so you're probably already mixing wood furniture hues without knowing your bang on trend. Now, you just need to make sure you're doing it right.
Portuguese brand WeWood have nailed the art of wood mixing in the Scarpa W Sideboard.
Texture Time
To keep things interesting in your interior décor, variations in colour, pattern, texture and style are essential. The same applies to your wooden pieces. For example, opt for modern chairs that have a complementary wooden tone or grain to your dining table. If they look too similar, it will look like you tried to make them the same and failed. Be more adventurous and pair a heavily grained wooden table with ultra modern chairs.
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Cali Rounded Print Chair by Acrila
Corset Chair by Munna
Tavolo Round Table by Il Pezzo Mancante
Tectonic Silence Chair by Rue Monsieur Paris
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Smooth the transition between one piece of wooden furniture and the next by separating them with a contrasting rug. Since wood tones are considered 'neutral' in a colour palette, it's easy to pair them with an array of colours and designs to achieve a visually pleasing result.
Joker Rug by Illulian
Nenuphar Coffee Table by Ginger & Jagger
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Scatter Them
When you decorate with different wood finishes make sure you think about their placement and proximity in your home. Avoid having all the dark woods on one side of the room, as it may appear too dark and heavy. Instead, scatter them throughout in a balanced manner.
Multileg Coffee Table and Multileg Showtime Cabinet by BD Barcelona
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When all of the wood surfaces in a single space share the same tone and grain, nothing stands out and the room falls flat. Experiment with different kinds of grain and tie the different finishes and styles with an accent colour. Choose from our cuarted collection – throw pillows, floor lamps and side tables – to create a congruent flow through colour.
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Altoum Double Seater by Rue Monsieur Paris
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James has served as Trustee since 2009 and was last elected in November of 2017 to a 4 year term which runs until January 2022.
Mr. Sauls has been a resident of Batavia Township since 1979 and is the retired owner of Sauls Construction Company. The firm, for many years, constructed numerous projects in the Southwestern Ohio region. Mr. Sauls graduated from Anderson High School and received his Associates Degree in Business from the University of Cincinnati. Mr. Sauls has long been a supporter of the community and served as Board Member of the Clermont Chamber for 22 years, UC Clermont Advisory Board for 6 years as well as numerous other committees. The James Sauls Homeless Center located in Batavia Township was started by his father several years ago and James and his family still support the Center to this day.
Mr. Sauls and his wife Mary have 4 children, Jeff, Laura, Matt and Mark and grandchildren Madison, Vivian, Isla, and Graham.
Bill has served as Trustee since 2011 and was last elected in November 2017 to a 4 year term which runs until January 2022.
Bill graduated from Batavia High School and then attended the University of Cincinnati where is graduated with a degree in business administration. From 1983 until 2018 he owned and operated a sales representative agency that sold capital equipment to the plastics industry. Today he is retired.
Bill and his wife Donna have 5 children and 8 grandchildren.
Jennifer was elected to her fifth term as Fiscal Officer in November 2019. Her term runs from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2024.
A Township resident since 1980 Jennifer brings extensive business financial experience to the Township. The Fiscal Officer provides daily oversight on how the Township funds are expended, invested and managed. This oversight also ensures that funds are budgeted appropriately, and that they are expended and invested according to fiscal policy. This process is audited bi-annually by the Auditor of State.
After working as general manager and corporate secretary in her family's business for nearly 30 years, she is currently employed full-time by the Clermont County Prosecutor's Office as the Office Administrator. Always being active in the community, she is a founding member and current trustee of the Central Joint Fire District Board and a former National Registry certified Paramedic. Jennifer served more than 25 years as a volunteer EMT and two terms as Trustee with BMOP Volunteer Fire Co., Inc. in Batavia Township. She is a founding member and board treasurer for the Clermont County Sheriff's Office Neediest Families Fund, who sponsors the "Shop with a Sheriff" program for needy children in the Township and surrounding areas. She is also a member of the Amelia American Legion Post 773 Auxiliary.
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Randy graduated from Amelia High School in Batavia Township and has been a supporter of the community. His community service includes past member of the Clermont County Planning Commission and currently serves as board chair for A Caring Place a pregnancy help center in Mt. Carmel. Randy is also very active in his church, Mt. Carmel Christian Church.
Randy and his wife Lisa have two children, Carol (Josh) Petroff, Jason (Rachael) and 4 grandchildren, James, Julia, Abel and Brynn.


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STEM Women Hall of Fame Facts: Mary Sherman Morgan
- Born: November 04, 1921 in North Dakota
- STEM Legacy: America's first female rocket scientist.
- Historical context: the Soviet Union's successful launch of Sputnik I and II in 1957 sent the United States into a frenzy to catch up in the Cold War-era "space race," which prompted the government to turn to nearly all-male team of rocket scientists at North American Aviation where Morgan worked.
When America's first female rocket scientist died in 2004, the Los Angeles Times refused to print the obituary her son and future biographer wrote, claiming the details of her life and career couldn't be independently verified. Growing up, George D. Morgan wasn't aware of his mother's significant place in women's STEM history, either, largely because her rocket science work was shrouded in Cold War-era secrecy. For that reason, George did what any good son would do and wrote a play and an entire book about her to ensure that her legacy could be "independently verified" for posterity.
One of the most fascinating details of Mary Sherman Morgan's professional biography is that she never received a college degree because she dropped out during World War II to take a job at an Ohio munitions factory. After the war ended, she began working at North American Aviation where she was not only a rare aspiring rocket scientist without a college education, but also eventually the only woman among a team of 900 analysts. "She didn't have any education in it and eventually she got to the point that she was so good at it," her son George recounted, "she soon became the very best person when it came to designing and calculating new rocket propellants..."
In the late 1950s, Morgan made her mark with her development of the rocket fuel Hydyne, which successfully launched the United States' first satellite, Explorer I, into orbit on Jan. 31, 1958. The lead engineer of Explorer I, Wehner von Braun, received much of the credit for effectively saving the American space program (NASA would be formed months later in July 1958), but Morgan didn't mind being overlooked, as her son explained to the BBC after her death:
George acknowledges that his mother's biography crosses the line into creative nonfiction every now and then because Mary Sherman Morgan and North American Aviation were both so great at keeping their top-secret space work top secret, and neither left behind many clues to this notable STEM "first."
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Anyone who hasn't received access to their google accounts will hopefully have access by Friday. Homework will consist of creating their civilization by writing a 1-2 page story using the handouts that have the elements of a civilization. You also need 3 visuals to support your creation. 1 visual is a map with all the geographic features the other 2 are you choice. Ie. statue,currency,symbols, etc..
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One of the first suggestions that was presented to me, was by Sean Mulcahy, whom suggested that it would be a good idea to consider confidence regions, as presented HERE. I am plesed to say that a new geometry (
geom_confidence) has been created, and, is available since version 126.96.36.199, continue reading for a couple of examples.
Basic Case
Here is an 'out of the box' example, using Sean's Feldspar data, for the default 50%, 90% and 95% confidence intervals:
Code for the above:
data(Feldspar) ggtern(data = Feldspar, aes(An, Ab, Or)) + geom_confidence() + geom_point() + labs(title = 'Feldspar - Elkins and Grove 1990 + Confidence Levels')
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I took my car in for maintenance work. Upon calling to see if it would be ready that day, they proceeded to tell me that they had to take my car to another shop because the guy didn't have the tool he needed but was too big to bring. I understood that but wasn't happy I wasn't called and told that from the get go. They said they'd call me to let me know if it would be done that day. Needless to say I called them. When I got there, my car was on the way but they didn't do the oil change at the other shop so I had to wait for that to get done. I had no problem waiting. The next day I realized that the code was not removed as it should've been and that they didn't top off any fluids. I called them and they apologized and said they would take care of it if I brought it back up. They did take care of it but It makes me wonder if they did all the stuff they were supposed to do.
- Andrea G.
I was so scared going in to Midas today. But they was friendly and help me out a lot. I had my son with me and they even changed their tv program for him. I had my muffler and exhaust replaced. They did a great job I am pleased. Thanks to Mike Donnelly and the mechanic well done ????
- Lenan F.
My experience was very pleasant and satisfying, those I came in contact with treated me as a friend instead of a customer in spite of using the mister. Their parking lot was clean, the displays of tires in front of the Bay Area was stacked neatly, to me it was a sign that my car would be treated with the same attentiveness, I will return.
- Willie W.
Did a good job. Appointment was quick and easy
- Joe W.
I needed a tire mounted. I bought the tire elsewhere and called to ask how long to get a tire mounted. The man who answered the phone, Ken, assured me it would be 20 minutes. So my wife and I took our tire and headed over. Ken greeted us when we walked in and within 10 minutes out truck was in the bay and being tended to. What made me write this review was my interaction with Ken. The first thing is: he came across as very professional and knowledgeable. He was not overselling or pressuring. Throughout his interaction s with us and the other customers I saw him dealing with, he has an easy way about him. 1 customer was having extensive work done and talking about future items. The 2nd thing I noticed was his smile. I have been in a lot of shops and dealt with a lot of front end people. Very few seemed like they were enjoying their day, which I understand, but Ken really came across as a guy who is enjoying what he is doing. Lumberton Midas: Ken MAKES ME WANT TO GIVE YOU MY BUSINESS
- Alfred B.
Came in for brakes, not being the brightest car-wise, but weary of being "ripped off." They testdrove the vehicle and were honest with which brakes needed replacedment and how my front brakes were great!
- Thomas G.
Fast service fair pricing
- George D.
Happy with the price I paid for fixing my car and that I was able to use their online coupon to get additional savings.
- Andrea F.
I love the guys at the Midas in lumberton nj they are amazing friendly and very helpful
- Yasmin P.
Provided clear explanation of work to be performed. The tech did his own check to make sure car ran better. Very pleased with service. Will continue to use this shop.
- Jan G.
Chris runs a great shop running this Midas location!
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- Bert L.
FIRST OFF I AM NOT A FRIEND OR FAMILY TO ANYONE AT MIDAS OR AFFILIATED WITH MIDAS I have previously allowed 3-4 other well established shops work on my 99 Explorer & 97 F-150 over the last 8 years. They have been well maintained but constantly needed to be in the shops. Sometimes both at same time. I had both vehicles over heat and making major noise during last snow storm so I figured I needed some exhaust work. I took my explorer first and met Chris Ervin (asst. manager) for the first time and he was nothing less than professional, experienced and really listened to my concerns. He had me so impressed I brought my F-150 in for a full diagnostic evaluation. He looked over my truck and even asked for some additional time just to make sure he was seeing all the concerns and properly informing me of his recommendations. Every other shop and I MEAN EVERY OTHER PERSON SHOP OR FRIEND told me the truck was shot needs new head gasket new engine all new upper and lower intake even after some of this work was actually performed by other shops. Needless to say Chris was able to diagnose truck and repair it for an ABSOLUTELY PHEMONMINAL PRICE. He was able to locate small repairs needed like worn hoses that not one single other shop found. He has both of my vehicles running better than they have ever run at a fraction of the cost. He never once bad mouthed other mechanics work and all his "shop mechanics" were just as great to have work on my vehicles. I saved thousands of dollars and never ever I have I felt this good about anyone working on my cars. I am so sure of their integrity and excellent service you can call me directly 609-969-0697 and I will discuss the experience in more details with each and every person who needs wants or just looking for assurance.
- Cagney M.
They fixed what was broke and didn't replace 2 catalytic converters that were still good.
- Link K.
Very friendly service team. Exactly what I needed from a company.
- Rich H.
From what I can tell, the technicians performed the requested service. The person that waited on me was friendly and explained the services completed. Thank you!
- Chris S.
I need it two new tires and i call and the gentelman Cody help me with what i need it, they have perfect service and the mechanic were excellent. I will recomend them 100% is a brand new place clean and very honest and very good prices. I'm a new happy costumer i'll be going back soon. Thank you guys for the Gold Service!
- George R.
2 thumbs up, very satisfied with the service. I will return with my other vehicles for service too.
- Steve F.
The guys were extremely thorough and did a great job! Keep up the good work.
- Brett W.
Overall, Cody and the mechanic were a pleasure to deal with, both went above and beyond to get my jeep running smoothly and repaired it exceptionally. I am extremely confident in Cody's expertise and the mechanics talent. Thank you for making my nightmare go away. It is truly nice to deal with honest people.. your integrity speaks for itself...thank you again ...
- Kim K.
Received excellent service during my first visit at Midas. Very friendly! Will definitely be returning!
- Lea R.
Cody and the crew were very accommodating and fantastic! They were able to quickly plug & patch my flat tire on a rainy Monday morning so I could get to work. Thank you, again, guys! I'll definitely be bringing my truck back for further service.
- Dave C.
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- Anti-lock Brake System repair and replacement
- Brake adjustment
- Brake fluid testing and replacement
- Brake pad replacement
- Brake shoe replacement
- Brake System Evaluation
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- Caliper repair and replacement
- Drum reconditioning and replacement
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- Wheel bearing repair and replacement
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- CV axle repair and replacement
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- Motor mount replacement
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- Muffler repair and replacement
- Oxygen sensor repair and replacement
- Tail pipe repair and replacement
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- Windshield repair and replacement
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- Shock repair and replacement
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Midas is one of the world's largest providers of automotive service, including exhaust, brakes, steering, suspension, and maintenance services. Midas has more than 1700 franchised and company-owned Midas locations in the United States and Canada.
Midas is committed to earning our customer's trust by offerring them the expertise, value and reposiveness they expect... every time they visit us.
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The Willows is a new high quality residential development in a prime position in Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath, an historic location with an array of modern facilities.
It enjoys a lovely village atmosphere with excellent transport links including the close proximity of the park and ride railway station with a commuter rail link to Connolly Station; there are also many bus routes. Dunshaughlin is only 20 minutes from the M50 giving easy access to Dublin. The M3 motorway is also close by linking the town with various commuter belts. This has had a positive impact on the village as there is no longer a large "bottleneck" when entering and exiting the village in the morning and evenings.
The Dual Carriageway has reduced residents commuting time significantly. The village can be now be considered as a peaceful village setting within close proximity to Dublin city and an ideal option for a young family. The easy access to Dublin city centre is a considerable advantage. The cross Luas links will connect up with Broombridge, Phoenix Park bringing Dublin city centre even closer. It is also conveniently close to numerous amenities and facilities including schools, shops, restaurants, sports and leisure facilities. There is a large employer base closeby including Intel, Dublin Airport, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown Town Centre and many more.
A new high quality residential development in a prime position
Great Family Environment
The Willows is an ideal location for first time buyers and young families trading up who are wishing to stay in or move to an attractive location close to so many amenities. Dunshaughlin has two primary schools and a secondary school, Dunshaughlin Community College, which was selected as one of 12 schools worldwide to take part in Microsoft's Innovative Schools Programme. In 2006 a town park was opened by President Mary Robinson.
Sporting Facilities
Sporting enthusiasts can savour the multitude of activities and clubs in Dunshaughlin and surrounding locations including gaelic football and hurling, rugby, soccer, golf, athletics, horse racing at Fairyhouse Racecourse, Rathbeggan Lakes activity centre; Killeen Castle Golf Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, the venue for the Solheim Cup 2011.
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Dunshaughlin has a rich history and is famous for the 7th century ancient Crannóg or settlement where a number of Irish antiquities were discovered. It is close to the Boyne Valley, an area of outstanding beauty with many other important historical features such as the Hill of Tara, Newgrange, Oldbridge House, Trim Castle and Kells.
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HSI-KLSE index diverge: structural differences, fear or complacency?
Visible strength in KLSE index, weakness in Hang Seng
If moving averages were used as a guide for market trend, the stock indices KLSE and HSI remain in up trend. This based on the fact that 50-day and 200-day moving averages have not made the ominous death cross yet.
See our story 'STI technical analysis: Singapore Straits Times Index bear market yet?' where we discuss the use of moving averages to determine trend.
Apart from that, the technical picture of both are poles apart.
Malaysia KLSE Index
- KLSE Index bounces off 50-day moving average (red line) i.e. still in short term up trending mode
- It is above early 2013 high set in January and April
- Looking at the sequence of higher highs and lows, it is in fact making a bullish continuation pattern
- No bearish chart pattern is visible.
Hong Kong Hang Seng Index
- Hang Seng Index is sinking heavily below the 200-day moving average (black line) i.e. very bearish
- It looks a matter of time until a death cross emerges
- It is at its lowest point in 2013 and makes a lower high lower low sequence at the same time
- The moment mid-April low at around 21500 was crossed, a segment of traders and investors already consider a bearish reversal completed
Structural differences or record levels of complacency, fear
At a time where there is increasing stock market correlations through the world, the charts printed by both stock indices are surprising.
Here are some possible interpretations:
- There should not be any correlation because Hong Kong and Malaysia is structurally different
- Positive correlation exists therefore we are going through a temporary period of divergence
If positive correlation exists, one market must be wrong. We don't know which one is correct.
Either the Malaysia KLSE Index is not as strong as it should be and therefore very complacent or the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index HSI is over-reacting in fear.
Director, TerraSeeds Market Technician Pte Ltd. Trader, investor. @sohtionghum was picked 'Top 70 Forex Twitter in 2015'. Operates multiple strategies.
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According to Sahara Repeaters, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has shut down a Jos-based Jay 101.5 FM radio station described in a letter he described as "incitement to broadcasting."
However, Saharan Reporters said that a leading source familiar with what is known closed the station because of "presidential orders because the station had problems with the late publication of the results of INEC in the recently-closed presidency in Jose North broadcast elections ".
The NBC had announced 44 more stations for sanctions.
However, information provided to SaharaReporters indicated that the job radio sanction was based on top-level governmental hierarchy orders.
"The results have not been published and are controversial. The APC government does not want anything that affects the chances of incumbent Governor Lalong, who is Buhari's right-hand man, and as you know, the station belongs to Senator Jang of the PDP, "another government source told Sahara Reporters.
SaharaReporters learned that there was trouble for the embattled station when, on Friday, US Department of State (DSS) officials stormed the station and arrested senior officers on duty, who are also the station's technical director.
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Ch 12: Summarize Data with Functions in Excel
About This Chapter
Summarize Data with Functions in Excel: Chapter Summary
In this collection of lessons, you can learn to add, average, and count numbers in specific Excel cells or cell ranges. In addition, you can also find out the steps for finding the minimum or maximum value in chosen ranges or cells.
Experienced Excel instructors will lead you through all the necessary steps in these instructional videos. Each lesson has a brief quiz for feedback on your progress. Watch as many times as you like, or read the accompanying transcripts, until you're comfortable with these functions.
Lessons include the following:
- Using the SUM Excel function
- Trying the MAX and MIN functions
- Using the COUNT function
- Understanding the AVERAGE function
(Note: All demonstrations in this chapter will be using Microsoft Excel 2013. Certain features, tools, or displays may be different in other versions.)
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1. Using the SUM Function in Excel
When you need to perform calculations to add, subtract, divide and multiply, the SUM function is perfect for helping to carry out those tasks. This lesson will introduce you to the SUM function and explain how to use SUM in your formulas.
2. Using the MIN and MAX Functions in Excel
Looking in a cell range of numbers to find the smallest number, or the largest, can be time consuming and inefficient. This lesson will introduce you to the MIN and MAX functions in Excel and demonstrate how to use them in formulas.
3. Using the COUNT Function in Excel
The COUNT function is one of the most common functions used in Excel. This lesson will introduce you to the function and explain how to use it in formulas.
4. Using the AVERAGE Function in Excel
Average is calculated by adding numbers together, then dividing the total by the number of numbers. This lesson will explain how to use the AVERAGE function in Excel.
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Gastric sleeve testimonials are essential information to know about gastric sleeve surgery. Testimonials from some patients who have undergone this weight loss program help you decide on this option.
What is a Gastric Sleeve
Gastric sleeve is a corrective action performed by a doctor to shrink your stomach. Most gastric sleeve testimonials state that they can reduce their weight quickly. Of course, this is very helpful for people with obesity. To perform this surgical procedure, the physician should choose a patient who needs this surgery.
The gastric sleeve procedure is performed by an experienced doctor. This surgical procedure is performed for one or several hours only. Before you undergo this surgery, your doctor recommends you to undergo gastric sleeve diet without surgery. Consultation with a doctor is essential before you decide on this action. If you are still in doubt, you can read some gastric sleeve testimonials. Better even if you see testimonials from those, who are successful and not at risk or gastric sleeve complications.
Gastric Sleeve Benefits
Not everyone who wants to slim can undergo gastric sleeve operation. So, this action is not for beauty or just appearance only. Some people who can perform this surgery are those who are classified as obese. Those with a BMI of 40 or more were obese. Most obese people tend to have diseases that endanger their lives. Some of these dangerous conditions are the heart attack, diabetic type 2, high blood pressure and stroke. The disease if left unchecked can cause death.
Therefore, gastric sleeve is recommended for people with obesity with the above criteria. By undergoing this surgery, your stomach can be reduced by up to 75%. This abdominal reduction aims to reduce the amount of food that enters the stomach so that the nutrients absorbed by the body is less. That way, your weight is reduced, and the risk of disease due to obesity can be reduced.
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This photo taken on Christmas Day. Red on red. He had fallen asleep holding a cup of tea and it had spilled all down his front. When I arrived at the nursing home the carers were taking him down to his room to change him. They all had Santa hats on and were laughing and joking. They talked to him but he couldn't understand them. I can see how even now he reads their body language. He's a bit deaf and they speak English with heavily accented Asian, Philipino and Eastern European accents. All the Irish staff were obviously off.
When I walk in the spark of recognition is there. The usual question "how did you know I was here?"
This was our first Christmas he wasn't "with us."In truth he hasn't been with us for a long time now (thanks to dementia/Alzheimer's) but at least we knew he was at home.
They put on some Christmas carols and the residents dozed off after their Christmas dinners.
He had no idea it was Christmas.
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We now offer a weekly sensory-friendly shopping hour to support people who are on the autism spectrum, or just need a quiet time to shop.
"Commonsense has always pioneered new services for customers as part of our commitment to ethical trading. We were leaders in providing a wide range of products for people with allergies, we carry the widest variety of certified fair trade products of any food business and we work with suppliers on issues of cultural appropriation. Our sensory-friendly hour is a natural progression of our services to customers." - Anna Pitches, CEO
The sensory-friendly hour will be every Monday from 10am – 11am. During this time all Commonsense stores will have fewer lights on, the music will be turned off and staff will be advised to go about their tasks in a gentle manner and keep their voices low.
All managers have had training from Autism New Zealand to help them prepare for offering this new service.


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Lé Spa Villa at Lake Khadakwasla, next to NDA, Pune - 3.5 bedrooms
The waterfront villa with a "wow" factor. A tastefully designed and meticulously curated haven with three aircon bedrooms surrounded by 7000 acres of rolling meadows of the extravagant campus of the NDA. The residence comes with a direct view of the picturesque backwaters of the scenic peacock bay, tucked away in a cozy cove of the Khadakwasla dam backwaters. The location around the lake at the foothills make for a great view everyday from dawn to dusk. Lie-in or laze around.
Approx distance
Mumbai-Pune Expressway – 45 mins; Wakad – 40 mins; Hinjewadi – 40 mins; Baner – 35 mins; Aundh – 35 mins; Bavdhan – 30 mins; Kothrud – 30 mins; Warje – 25 mins; Deccan – 40 mins; Katraj – 45 mins; Bundh Garden Road – 50 mins; Koregaon Park – 50 mins;
1 Night(s) Stay Tariff below excludes applicable taxes.
Salient Features:
Food Arrangements
We encourage self-cooking in our villas, our kitchens are equipped with microwave, gas range, refrigerator, cook & serve ware besides everyday use items like tea, sugar, coffee, salt, and some cooking masala.
If you prefer home cooked breakfast, our resident caretaker is quite capable of whipping simple items like upma or eggs. You can plan this before hand with him so he can buy the freshest ingredients on your behalf and prepare the dishes at reasonable timings for about 8 odd guests.
Entrance Level
Enclosed Parking
Living Room
Dining Room
1 x Ensuite Double Bed
Upper Level
2 x Double Bed
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A stunning Karlsson station clock that teeters on the line between retro and modern. The lines of this clock are sleek, while the digits feature a unique and slightly vintage-feeling font. It's understated and yet engaging (and inexpensive too) making it a great choice for office decor, as well as around the home. You need one AA battery to supply power.
Measurements: 12 inches across


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Marketing Manager – California
Michele manages the social media and digital marketing for Assistant Match. Michele has a BA degree in Media Communications from Sacramento State University. She has worked professionally in television & print media, sales & marketing management, and trade show & event planning with NBC affiliated television networks, Silicon Valley high-tech companies, award-winning media groups, and small business owners throughout the United States. Michele also enjoys speaking at Business Marketing conferences and has been quoted in USA Today, and in her local SF Bay Area newspapers.
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I'll be Tweeting during the show starting now @MascaraDeFuego! The usual report will be up after RAW.
-The opening pushes The Rock and Cena being on the show tonight. They also go over what's going on with CM Punk and The Undertaker.
-After the intro CM Punk comes out to the ring, this time Paul Heyman is in toe and he's carrying the urn. Punk puts the urn in the middle of the ring before talking about how people "they" say this thing holds Takers Powers, etc. Punk says that although he urn means something to Taker it means nothing to him. Good promo. During this an ECW chant breaks out.
-we get the gongs and the lights are out… they came back on and Taker is in the ring and beating the shit out of Punk! Finally Heyman and Punk escape and run for the back. The still have the urn. Big Undertaker chant in Philly tonight, they fucked it up by cutting to Punk's music too fast and not juicing this.
Fandango vs. ???
-They are spending a lot of money on Fandango's entrance. He could barely say his own name before Jericho runs down and the brawl begins! Crowd was hot for Jericho! Fandango bounces and Ziggler heads out for their match….!
Winner: no contest
Chris Jericho vs. Dolph Ziggler w/Big E Langston & AJ
-Right into this match they go, according to Cole with match was suppose to go down later in the night. Slow paced match to start and into the break. Langston did get involved behind the ref's back. Ziggler straight out taps out to the Wall of Jericho. After the match Jericho is flattened by Big E. I'd much prefer this match at Mania than Fandango and Jericho… Fandango comes out and they dance over Y2J's body. Jericho is then attacked while being asked what his name is. Huge you cant wrestle chant during this beat down. Jericho is finished off with a leg drop from the top ala Bobby Eaton! At least that's good.
Winner: Jericho
-Sheamus is asked about last Friday's match with Show and Orton taking on 3MB, how they aren't getting along. During his answer, he's beat up by the Shield. Orton and Big Show match the save. Things look better between the three, awww.
Mark Henry vs. The Uso's
-The Uso's did get some moves in this match, one of which was a splash off the top for a 2 count. That doesn't last long and Henry hits the WSS for the win. He finishes off the other Uso too. There was actually a feed me more chant that was pretty loud.
Winner: Henry
World Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. United States Champion Antonio Cesaro
-Cesaro has a shirt… and of course is says some shit on the back, god dammit! Ricardo comes out a little late since he's on crutches, kids a fucking actor and a half! During the match Colter causes the distraction but Del Rio recovers with a superplex. Swagger comes through the crowd and starts to drag Ricardo away from his bad foot when Del Rio catches his ass and beats on Swagger until he gets counted out. Cesaro wins one… by count out… after the match Del Rio beats up Cesaro and puts the arm breaker on him. Sore loser. Ricardo acts his ass off once again.
Winner: Cesaro by countout
WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No vs. Primetime Players
-No Pancake at ringside. Tag Champions keep the PTP's down when Team Ziggler shows up on the stage. it doesn't matter the tag champs with a Kane chokeslam
Winner: THN
-recap of last Monday's contract signing for HHH and Brock with the retirement stip.
-This leads to Triple H (and his haircut) to come out and talk about the retirement stip. Still sounds like HHH is trying to convince himself that he's badass, doesn't he?? there might have been a faint boring chant during that.
-Wade Barrett interrupts this and heads into a stare down with HHH. HHH kicks this dude in the nuts… not cool dude.
Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett vs. The Miz
-This match is still going to happen after this kick to the balls. Cole and Lawler talk about thumb wrestling while Barrett beats on Miz… this got audible boring chants after a commercial break. Miz made a comeback and teased the figure four before getting it on and beating Barrett… why bother having the US or IC Title anymore? Don't want to see this at Mania…
Winner: Miz
-Team Hell No in the back yell and forth about Ziggler and Langston and either one not getting over AJ. Kaitlyn walks up to get them straight on her when AJ eavesdrops on this. AJ then attacks her… 6 person tag?
The Shield vs. Great Khali, Justin Gabriel & Zack Ryder
-Shield make short work of these three. After the match Khali tries to jump these three only to take a super power bomb!
Winners: Shield
-Sheamus and Orton to the ring while Big Show came out of the crowd to surround the Shield in the ring. The brawl breaks out until the Shield get shown up and decide to leave. Orton, Sheamus and Show then awkwardly stare at the WrestleMania sign.
-Jericho in the back walks out of Vicki's office. Josh stops him and Jericho announces that he's taking on Fandango at WrestleMania… ugh. Y2J has a shiner.
Team Rhodes Scholars w/The Bella's vs. Brodus Clay & Tensai w/Naomi & Cameron
-I zoned out only to come back to see all the girls fighting leading to a flash kick and a pin.
Winners: Scholars
-recap of Friday with Ryback taking down Henry with a meat hook clothesline.
Ryback vs. 3MB
-Ryback dominates until Drew gets a good kick in on him. He makes a comeback and destroys these dudes. Mahal and Slater take the shellshock at the same time for the pin.
Winner: Ryback
-AJ skips in the back….
-Schwarzenegger is inducting Sammartino!
AJ vs. Diva's Champion Kaitlyn
-actually a stiff hitting match that spills to the outside, leading to Kaitlyn taking the barricade. She gets counted out after that.
Winner: AJ by countout
-WWE13 has been rereleased by 2K Sports. Saved the franchise.
WWE Hall of Fame Panel for John Cena and WWE Champion The Rock
-the panel is lead by Lawler and consists of Smackdown GM Booker T, Saturday Morning Slam GM Mick Foley, NXT GM Dusty Rhodes and Bret The Hitman Hart. Both Cena and Rock greet the panel before taking their respective podiums.
-Foley brings up tag teaming with Rock and losing their match but glad to see Rock win last year. He asks Cena if he is ready with the regret if he loses again this year.
-this got a Cena sucks chant.
-Cena says whatever happens at Mania will change the WWE forever…. he yip yaps about the Eagles football team. His shit makes no sense.
-Rock gets a chant before he can even answer Cena.
-god dammit no one does this shit like the Rock. He runs down all the stumbles he's had and how he's overcome them.
-Bret compares Cena and Rock to himself and HBK. He asks what changed between them since last year.
-both go humble with their answers to respecting each other.
-Booker asks why Cena is going to beat the Rock at Mania… Cena looked stumped before saying 'because he has to' all serious n shit.
-Rock shits on this. haha!
-Cena says he beat himself last year… when he made a stupid decision by gloating.
-Cena then proclaims he is better than the Rock and that the Rock knows this…. cute.
-Rock quotes Flair, telling Cena to be the man you have to beat the man.
-all of a sudden my DVR did something odd and jumped to the end with Cena getting in Rock's face only to take a Rock bottom to end the show!?
-well as lackluster as Rock vs. Cena is this year at least its got less of the stupid shit and more of the seriousness.
Tags: CM Punk, RAW, The Rock, WrestleMania, WWE


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Kindi Academy
Quick Facts About the School
- Ages: 2.5 - 15 years
- Number of Students: 75
- Open: August - May
- Summer Program: Yes
Programs Offered
- Language (Spanish
- Chinese
- Arabic)
- Art
- Music to be Implemented (Piano Club)
About AMS Member Schools
While every AMS member school operates independently of our organization, by joining, it becomes a part of the larger Montessori community and can take advantage of the services we offer. Each member school is unique and will vary, from program levels served to curricular and extracurricular offerings, and more. We encourage you to visit and see for yourself.


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So you've bought a house or condo in Toronto…your lawyer will inevitably ask you if you want to purchase title insurance.
Title insurance came to Canada in the 1990's and is now a standard part of the home purchase process for most Buyers. When you buy a home, you're buying more than a physical structure, you're also buying a title – the legal term for the right to own a piece of land. Title insurance essentially protects your ownership against any losses you might incur because of undetected or unknown title defects (see below). Title insurers assume the risk in a real estate transaction – meaning that if there is something wrong with the title, the insurer will take responsibility. Having title insurance also facilitates the closing of your home – if issues are discovered that can't be rectified by your planned closing date, title insurance will make sure you close on time.
What Title Insurance Covers
- Someone else claiming an interest in the property
- Forgery and fraud
- Typos and minor errors in the legal description of the property
- Liens on the property (a legal claim by someone else on the property)
- Construction liens (a lien placed on a property because of unpaid contractor bills)
- Easements (the right for someone else to use part of your property without owning it – for example, a shared driveway)
- Work orders
- Being forced to remove structures because they violate zoning
How much is Title Insurance in Ontario?
Unlike most insurance policies that you pay every year, title insurance is paid once, upon closing, and valid for the entire time you own that home. It costs around $250 and is purchased through your lawyer. Title insurance does eliminate the need for your lawyer to do many expensive searches, so you might actually end up saving money by buying title insurance. And with title insurance, your bank won't likely require a survey (outlining the physical boundaries of your property), which is a good thing in Toronto, since most homes here don't have up-to-date surveys. The peace of mind that knowing your greatest asset is protected is probably worth $250!


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Facts about this album:
* Tim Exile was born Tim Shaw, and was classically trained in violin as a child.
* 'Listening Tree' is his third album, and his first for Warp.
Album review:
What's that coming over the hill? Is it a monster? Or a pair of the ill-tempered, ugly fuckers, even? This gallopingly demented album comes off like a battle between two gargantuan, city-pulverising, sci-fi beasts engaged in an epic ruckus. Representing the world of Bowie-esque art pop is Mechagodzilla, pummelling vast chunks out of Mothra, who is retaliating by shooting lasers out of its eyes to protect experimental IDM.
Perhaps the violent and contradictory sound that Tim Exile, a Berlin-based British expat who designs his own music software, has created is unsurprising though. Warp, for all their chin-stroking associations, have enthusiastically embraced a woozy form of pop in the past on singles such as Aphex Twin's 'Windowlicker' and Squarepusher's 'Red Hot Car'. Even Planet Mu puts out as much music that can just as comfortably be described as 'retro' or 'urban' as it does sounds that can be filed under 'Aiieeeee! What the fuck is this?!'
Opener 'Don't Think We're One' sees Exile's pop instincts winning out and the result is like a delightful combination of Richard D James' 'Boy Girl Song' and '80s seedy popsters Soft Cell. At the other end of the scale, on 'Family Galaxy', with its ever-changing speeds and pitch shifts, he is not signposting the future of music, just taking us down an extremely psychedelic and bizarre cul-de-sac. But the music itself isn't really that difficult. Compared to Autechre for example, this is a walk in the park. The real sticking point here is his sometimes ludicrous 'I record music on synthesizers so I must sing like a robot' delivery. After all, it's hard to take anything seriously when it's delivered in the style of The Mighty Boosh's 'Future Sailors'.
John Doran
More on this artist:
Tim Exile NME Artist Page
Tim Exile MySpace


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