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Every Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) application starts with sensors, which create the data needed for advanced analytics. In process plants and facilities, these sensors typically measure pressure, flow, temperature, level and other parameters. Additional process variables of interest are generated by analyzers, power measurement devices, motor drives and other automation system components. Still more sources of data for analysis may include raw material pricing, utility rates, weather conditions, shipping costs, etc.
The sensor data is typically stored in a time series database, usually a process historian. Other relevant data may be found in relational databases, but the primary source of operations/production data in most process plants is a historian.
As its name implies, a relational database, such as the Microsoft SQL Server, is designed for grouping data records so users can easily establish relationships — for example, relating a company to the orders it has open. By contrast, a time series database simply stores all data sequentially with time stamps, with no effort made to establish relationships among the data points.
To address the lack of relationships among data points, users create asset models and hierarchies to define the relationships, showing how sensor data relates to assets, lines, plants, etc., but there is still an issue "within" sensor data streams, which is a lack of context. In other words, context requires defining specific time ranges within sensor data and relating these time ranges to asset stages, production modes, products and so forth.
Because no context or relationships have been established among data points in a time series database, the person performing the advanced analytics must execute this task. This article shows how this can be done with results and benefits gained when using advanced analytics software to define context and accelerate insights. But first, it discusses why time series databases are favored in the process industries instead of relational databases, which would have at least some context predefined.
The biggest data
The term big data is bandied about in many different industries nowadays, but no industry creates and stores more data than manufacturing. Figure 1 shows manufacturing generates twice as much data as the next sector — government — and dwarfs all other sectors.
To see why this is so, consider a typical large process plant, like a refinery. The historian for such a facility could easily have 120,000 separate points of data, each sampled once per second. Over the course of a year, this would amount to billions of data points. This volume of data would simply overwhelm a relational database, whereas time series databases can store this volume of data and much more.
Another issue leading to the use of time series databases in process plants is the need to predefine relationships in a relational database. While this may be relatively simple for some types of data, it would be devilishly difficult for a process plant, which is why so few end users have implemented asset models or hierarchies to define these relationships.
First, all the sensors (data points are within a sensor signal) would have to be grouped into subsets, perhaps by unit. Adding sensors later on, a frequent occurrence in a process plant, would be very expensive due to the nature of asset models and the difficulty of updating them. Even if this first step could be done with a high degree of accuracy, with no changes ever needed later on, the next step could not.
The second step is establishing relationships among the data points. For example, if a flow increases at one point, exactly how many other process variables would be affected, and how? The exact nature of these types of relationships are never known until a plant is up and running, and in fact developing and analyzing these relationships, or adding context, is one of the most important steps for creating insights to data.
Steps to insight
As shown in Figure 2, advanced analytics requires users to follow a series of steps. The myth of machine learning is its ability to produce insights automatically by simply turning the right software loose on a database, with answers to any and all questions created instantly.
The reality is very different, as data connections must first be established, as shown in Figure 3, which depicts an advanced analytics architecture for a typical process plant. As previously mentioned, process data is typically stored in a process historian using a time series database. SQL data sources are relational databases, and a software development kit (SDK) within an advanced analytic software platform can be used to connect to other data sources, both time series and relational.
Connectors to all of these data sources provide an advanced analytics application, such as Seeq, with the required raw data. A subject matter expert (SME) must then perform data cleansing on this raw data, and then create context to define the time periods of interest — for example, a time range within a signal to be investigated, which would typically require reference to a definition in another system (batch ID, batch start time, ingredient supplier, etc.).
Once these two steps are performed, the SME can then accelerate his or her expertise to create insights, either alone or in collaboration with others. These results can then be disseminated to others within the organization. The best way to perform these steps is by putting the right advanced analytics software in the hands of an SME in the form of a simple to use yet powerful tool.
Figure 4 shows just how an SME might use such a tool to capture context. In Seeq parlance, for example, a capsule is created to define conditions when a particular state of interest exists. A capsule can be defined by time, limit, pattern and/or other conditions. Once a capsule is created, the data within it can be viewed, combined and manipulated by an SME to create insights.
The following example shows how advanced analytics can be used to improve process plant operations.
Reducing reheater fouling in a steam turbine
Steam turbines are used in coal-fired, nuclear and other types of thermal power plants. A boiler heats water to turn it into steam, and the steam is fed to the one or more turbines. The turbine is connected to a generator, which spins to produce electricity.
There are two turbines at this facility. The boiler feeds high-pressure steam to spin the first turbine, and low-pressure steam exits the turbine. This low-pressure steam is routed through the reheater section of the boiler, improving the quality of the steam and increasing its temperature. From the reheater, the steam is fed to the low-pressure turbine, and exit steam from this turbine goes to the condenser and is pumped back to the boiler as a liquid.
Using two turbines and a reheater improves the overall heat rate, which is the most commonly used measure of system efficiency in a steam power plant, and is typically calculated in British thermal units/kilowatt-hours (Btu/kWh). Even a very small improvement in heat rate can result in very significant bottom-line impacts, and one of the ways to improve heat rate is by improving reheater performance.
Like most heat exchangers, reheaters are subject to fouling, whereby undesired material is deposited on heat transfer surfaces, degrading thermal and mechanical performance. Fouling is a dynamic phenomenon that changes with time. Fouling increases the overall thermal resistance and lowers the heat transfer coefficient of heat exchangers. Fouling also impedes fluid flow, accelerates corrosion and increases pressure drop across heat exchangers.
A power plant needed to optimize maintenance of its reheater and needed to know whether it was best to shut down a unit right away to clean the reheater or wait until the next scheduled shutdown. The plant needed to create a fouling model based on operating conditions, but the data was very noisy, making it extremely difficult to measure the degree of fouling. The plant's reheater expert used Seeq advanced analytics software to create the model and determine the optimum time for maintenance.
The first step was to define the time periods for analysis by adding context using the software's data search tool, and to then set certain variables such as ambient conditions and enthalpy flow in steam at constant values. As shown in Figure 5, context was created by comparing three key variables derived from the data and displaying each on a graph: the ratio of exit gas temperature to the reheater damper position (green trace), the reheat steam enthalpy flow (purple trace), and exit gas temperature energy (orange trace).
The reheater expert knew it would be best to build the fouling model based on a constant enthalpy flow, specifically about 80 percent of capacity. Fixing this dimension removed much of the complexity for generating the fouling model. This would have been a very cumbersome and time-consuming process using a conventional tool such a spreadsheet because the process of defining the context would have been done by hand. But in this case, the plant's reheater expert used his understanding of the process to reduce dimensionality in about an hour, with no assistance required from a data scientist or from IT personnel.
Using this model, the plant is now able to optimize future shutdowns, evaluate antifouling measures, assess the impact of different modes of operation and calculate the cost of fouling on a continuous basis.
Most process plants have more than enough data, primarily stored in time series and relational databases. Time series databases typically house most of the process data in historians, but this data is stored without creating any context.
Advanced analytics software is designed to help SMEs create context from the data stored in time series databases. The software empowers an SME to interact directly with the data of interest, without requiring assistance from a data scientist or from IT personnel. This accelerates insights and produces operational improvements.
Michael Risse is a vice president at Seeq Corporation, a company building innovative productivity applications for engineers and analysts that accelerate insights into industrial process data. He was formerly a consultant with big data platform and application companies, and prior to that worked with Microsoft for 20 years. Risse is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He lives in Seattle.


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Oral Health Conditions - Pregnancy
There are a number of oral health conditions associated with pregnancy. These conditions can be prevented through proper oral hygiene practices and consultation with dentist and medical professional. Here're some of the following conditions :
Pregnancy Gingivitis
It's a common condition affecting women during pregnancy. It is caused as a result of bacteria becoming trapped in between your teeth. It can be managed if diagnosed early enough.
The symptoms :
- Red, swollen or tender gums
- The sensation of loose teeth
- Spaces between teeth
- Receding gums
- Bad breath
- Pus along the gums
- Change in bite
- The development of periodontal disease can be additionally problematic for pregnant women and their children
Also known as periodontitis, it leads to the deterioration of bone and surrounding gum tissue. This condition develops as a result of untreated gingivitis.
The symptoms :
- Bleeding gums
- Inflamed gums
- Tender gums
- Chronic bad breath (halitosis)
- Tooth loss
- Infection
Pregnancy Tumors (Pyogenic Granulomas)
Also known as pyogenic granulomas. Pregnant women with gingivitis or periodontal disease are more susceptible to the development of pregnancy tumors. These tumors make women eat or speak and can cause discomfort. Don't' worry this tumor still can be remove by dentist during pregnancy.
Dental Visits for Pregnant Woman
During second trimester, it is important that you visit dentist for an oral hygiene check up and professional dental cleaning. Invasive restorative and cosmetic procedures should be avoided.
If you have a toothache, bleeding of the gums or pus around your tooth, schedule a visit with your dentist for a checkup. These symptoms may be signs of an oral infection which, if untreated, could spread throughout your body during pregnancy. Infections of the mouth or teeth during pregnancy increase the risk for complication.
Gum infections are the most common form of infection during pregnancy. Less common infections include abscesses inside or at the end of the root of a tooth. Such abscesses may require a root canal.
Dental Treatments to Avoid During Pregnancy
There are a number of dental procedures that should be avoided during pregnancy.
- X-rays: Although X-rays only produce a small amount of radiation, they are not recommended during pregnancy.
- Extensive Dental Work: Restorative and cosmetic dental procedures including those that require you to sit in a dental chair for an extended period of time are not recommended during pregnancy. If you sit for long periods in the dental chair, you put increased pressure on the major blood vessel that supplies blood to your lower extremities which can make you feel faint.
- Brush and Floss. Brush and floss three times a day to prevent the accumulation of bacteria on and around the teeth.
- Morning Sickness and Vomiting Aids. Morning sickness and vomiting may be improved with a warm water or antibacterial mouthwash rinse. Baking soda used as toothpaste has been known to relieve an upset stomach; however, check with your doctor before using baking soda during pregnancy, especially if you have high blood pressure.
- A Healthy Diet. A diet for healthy gums during pregnancy includes calcium, B12 and vitamin C.
- Pregnant women who practice good oral hygiene and consult with their dentist and medical doctor are considerably less likely to experience problems throughout the term of their pregnancy.

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2955A IFR Communication Analyzer
The 2955A is a communication analyzer from IFR. A communication analyzer is a superior type of electronic test equipment for physical layer, circuit, and new technology testing. Anyone in the business of testing data networks can use a communication analyzer for the measurement and monitoring of equipment.
Additional Features:
- Comprehensive testing for AM/FM/ØM transceivers to 1000 MHz
- GPIB or RS232 for full instrument control
- Digital scope
- DTMF and DCS encoders/ decoders
- Precision digital readouts and autoranging bar charts for rapid testing
- Menu driven CRT display with 26 stores for recall of standard settings
- System checking of simplex transceivers in less than 3 seconds
- Built-in self test and operator guide
The IFR 2955A Radio Communications Test Set provides comprehensive testing facilities for AM/FM/0M transceivers to 1000 MHz. Single key mode selection for transmitter, receiver and duplex testing. Full duplex facility tests radio telephones and cross-band repeaters. Menu-driven CRT display with store and recall for standard settings. Built in self test and operator guide. Operation from any standard AC supply up to 400 Hz or vehicle supply.


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Playlist: What's Ben Harper listening to?
For Ben Harper's new album No Mercy in This Land, the singer-songwriter teamed up with the legendary harmonica player Charlie Musselwhite for their second album as a duo, out March 30.
To celebrate the new release, Harper shares a playlist of favorites with USA TODAY.
If We Were Vampires, Jason Isbell
This is a perfectly written and uniquely beautiful song that goes straight to the heart.
Grand Optimist, Cityand Colour
Dallas [Green's] voice is pure gold. Perfect lyrics. The song grabs you and doesn't let go till the last note.
Afro Blue, Robert Glasper ft. Erykah Badu
A collaboration of two all-time greats. Robert's playing and production blends perfectly with Erykah's beautiful voice. I always end up playing this song ten times in a row.
You Want It Darker, Leonard Cohen
Leonard Cohen was a master who was always at the height of his powers. My songwriting hero.
Demon To The Dark, Son Little
This track is beautifully haunting, soulful, perfectly written and danceable. It's as great live as it is recorded.
If All I Was Was Black, Mavis Staples
Need I say more than the title? It's hard to blend the sociopolitical with the melodical. No one does it better than Mavis Staples.
Really Love, D'Angelo
The thickest groove on earth. Perfect production. The entire Black Messiah record a must own.
Have You Ever Loved A Woman, Freddy King
This song is quite possibly the greatest sound ever made by a human.
Long Way Home, Tom Waits
The finest song in the land. A lesson in how to put words on a page.
Grandma's Hands, Bill Withers
When I grow up, I want to be Bill Withers


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Park Tool's Deluxe Home Mechanic Repair Stand is a heavy-duty folding stand with your choice of shop quality clamps. Perfect for heavier duty home use or portable shop use, the PCS-4 features a rock-solid, four-point leg system that folds together for storage, steel powder-coated tubing, and a composite horizontal tube. • PCS-4-1 uses the 100-5C Adjustable Linkage Clamp. • Clamp rotates 360º and is adjustable in height up to 67" (170cm) • Adjusts quickly from 55" to 72" • Approximate weight 26 lbs (11.8 kg) NOTE: The maximum weight holding capacity of the PCS-4 is 45 kg (100 lb.). However, this assumes the weight is centered over the legs.
Park's Deluxe Home Mechanic Repair Stand is an awesome portable stand that's as useful while traveling as it is at home. This versatile stand features Park's shop-quality Micro-Adjust Clamp that handles round and aero seatposts and frames from 7/8-inch to 3-inches in diameter and clamps securely with its quick-release cam and handle that fine-tunes the tension. The clamp also has protective rubber jaws and built-in slots for cables. Plus its jaws are only 2.7 inches tall so they easily fit in narrow areas, like on seatposts that aren't raised much. The Deluxe Stand also boasts a stable base and the top telescopes for putting the bicycle right where you need it to get your work done efficiently. Plus, you can also rotate bicycles 360 degrees and the stand folds for easy carrying and storage.
The Home Mechanic Repair Stand offers Park Tool quality in an entry-level repair stand for home mechanics. The 3-point leg system and adjustable height (from 39 to 57 inches) create a stable, ergonomic repair station for easy, efficient wrenching. Plus, the great clamp fits seatposts and frame tubes from 7/8 to 3 inches in diameter, has replaceable protective rubber jaws and rotates 360 degrees for easy access to all parts of your bike. It will also clamp round and aero seatposts. This stand even folds to 41 inches for easy portability and storage.
The Deluxe Wall-Mount Repair Stand easily mounts to any post or wall stud. This shop-quality stand places the bike approximately 14.5 inches from the wall, so you'll have plenty of work space. The awesome clamp is Park's Professional Micro-Adjust model, which features replaceable rubber jaws; fits seatposts and frame tubes from 7/8 to 3-inch diameter; includes recesses for cable housing and rotates 360 degrees for optimum bike positioning. This great stand lets you work on your bikes just like a pro and is built to last.
Topeak's FlashStand is a super work/display stand that folds up to become extremely portable as well! This affordable two-footed wonder supports your bike at the bottom bracket and down tube and raises the rear wheel with two adjustable-height feet. Take it along in the trunk of your car to dial-in your ride before your next adventure!
Sunlite's Deluxe Wheel Truing Stand helps you accurately true your wheels and build new ones, too. Thanks to its stable base, stout uprights and adjustable caliper, it's easy to use and it accepts most size wheels, too. Plus, it folds flat for storage and travel.
Gear Up's Simple Man Workstand holds your bicycle off the ground so you can pedal and spin the wheels, shift through the gears and operate the brakes to make maintenance and repairs easy and fun. It weighs a feathery 8 pounds and the base folds, so it's a great repair stand for home and race use. Plus, all this comes at a price that won't break the bank. The Simple Man has a sturdy tripod base and is comprised of durable steel, aluminum and plastic parts. It holds bikes by the frame and secures them with a quick-lock strap, while a pivoting arm (with a handy removable tool/small-parts bin attached) keeps the front wheel straight so it doesn't swing to the side as you're fixing your bike. You'll also love the 3 different height adjustment settings for putting the bike where it's easiest for you to work on.
Topeak's sleek FlashStand Slim is a super parking/display stand that folds up for pocket-sized portability. This affordable, lightweight wonder securely holds your bike by the non-drive side crankarm to keep it upright and safe. Take it along in your jersey pocket for those quick pit stops, too!
For anyone who doesn't want to be confined to parking lots or trailheads — adventurers, racers, and garage mechanics — Küat designed the Tri-Doc for you. Tri-Doc offers an affordable way to turn your NV 2.0 into a travel stand. Reliable tri-leg design creates a stable platform for needed tune-ups or repairs. Aluminum construction finished with polished anodizing pairs perfectly with your NV 2.0. - Portable telescoping design - Quick setup - Pairs with your NV 2.0 Trail Doc - Anodized finish reflects NV 2.0 - Rubber feet offer additional stability and protection
If your bike has a hollow bottom bracket, the Pro Bottom Bracket stand makes it easy and convenient to do maintenance work. This stands folds up for easy storage when not in use. - Compatible with Hollowtech 2 bottom brackets - Coated alloy - Anti-slip base
Park's Bench-Mount Repair Stand easily bolts to any workbench and includes Park's shop-quality solid cast-aluminum Adjustable-Linkage Clamp that boasts durable, protective and replaceable vinyl jaw covers. The clamp holds seatposts and frames from an inch to 1 5/8 inches in diameter and there are slots for cables, too. Plus, this stand rotates 360 degrees for optimum bike positioning.
For wheels to perform properly, it's important that the rims be centered over the hubs. To check this, and to make precision adjustments, Park's Wheel Alignment Gauge (also called a dishing tool) is a must. It allows you to easily check centering on road, mountain and BMX wheels from 16 to 29 inches in diameter. It works with any hub width and its innovative design even allows it to be accurately used with the tire still on the wheel. The Wheel Alignment Gauge is a necessity for every wheelbuilder.
Park Tool's Tool Tray Collar easily adapts the #106 Work Tray to fit the 41mm upright tube on 2011 and older PRS-20 and PRS-21 Repair Stands, as well as 1996 and newer PCS-1, PCS-4, PCS-4-1 and PCS-4-2 Repair Stands (each sold separately).
Park Tool's Repair Stand Base is a steel base plate for the PRS-2 OSLB, PRS-2 OS-1, PRS-2 OS-2 Repair Stands (each sold separately). • 23" x 35" x 7/16" steel plate • Approximately 118 lbs • Black painted
Permanently and securely attach your Park Tool Repair Stand (sold separately) to the floor of your shop with Park's Floor Mounting Plate. Made with an 8" square of steel, it attaches to the stand with four bolts, which are included.
Park's adjustable linkage shop clamp is found in more shops than any other professional level clamp. The 100-9C features solid cast aluminum construction and durable replaceable clamp covers. Clamp has reliefs on both jaws for cable routing. - Fits PRS-6, PRS-7, and PRS-8 stands made before 6/96 - Fits bike frame tubes from 1" to 1-5/8" (25mm to 41mm) - The clamp jaws are nominally 4 inches (10cm) wide - Uses 468B jaw covers
The standard of the bike industry for over 40 years, the PRS-2.2-2 clamps two bikes and rotates horizontally 360 degrees, allowing one bike to be swung out of the way to work on another. Built from heavy-gauge oversized steel tubing, then chrome plated for years of carefree use. NOTE: The PRS-2.2 does not include base. Order #135 Steel Plate Base or FP-2 Floor Mounting Plate. - The 100-3D Micro-Adjust clamp grips nearly any tube from 7/8" to 3" (23mm to 76mm), including aero tubes - The clamp jaws are nominally 2.75 inches (7cm) wide - Easily height adjustable to five positions from 50" to 62" (128cm to 158cm) using our proven lock block system with locking pin - The maximum weight holding capacity of the PRS-2.2 is 120 lbs. (54kg) - Includes #105 cast aluminum work tray
Updated with a smoother, more solid rotation system! Originally designed for professional Pro Tour mechanics. The PRS-22.2 firmly holds any bike without clamping the frame or seat post by supporting the bottom bracket then locking either the front or rear dropouts. Works with any style axle system, including quick release and all sizes of thru-axles without cumbersome adaptors. Ideal for cleaning and general repair work, the PRS-22.2 features a solid tripod base and folds compactly for storage or transport. - Precisely constructed of anodized 6063 T6 lightweight aluminum and durable composites (12.5lbs, 5.67kg) - Adjustable BB height of 30" to 45" / 76cm to 114cm - 360 degree horizontal rotation allows easy access to all sides of the bike - Customizable bottom bracket supports accommodate a wide variety of BB shells - Main beam is adjustable fore and aft to customize balance points - Adjustable collar features receivers for optional accessories (sold separately) 106 Work Tray and PHT-1 Paper Towel Holder - Easily transported in the BAG-20 (sold separately)
Park's Bench Mount Home Mechanic Repair Stand features a quick adjusting cam-type clamp that fits on frame tubes up to 76mm in diameter. Plus, the clamp rotates 360 degrees for access to any part of the bike for easy repairs. The clamping pressure is fully adjustable, too, to prevent damage to lightweight frame tubes. Plus, this excellent stand boasts a durable powdercoat finish, protective rubber jaws, and it mounts to any flat surface (bolts sold separately), so you can turn just about any nook and cranny in your house or garage into a proper bike repair facility!
Park's Work Tray attaches easily to most of Park's repair stands (sold separately) to keep your tools and small parts close at hand. It has deep sides so your small items stay put and many slots for holding your tools. The Tool Tray fits Park's PRS-2, PRS-3, PRS-6, PRS-11, PRS-12, PCS-1 and PCS-4 repair stands.
Park's Cast Aluminum Tool Tray attaches easily to most of Park's repair stands (sold separately) to keep your tools, lubes and small parts close at hand. It has deep sides so your small items stay put, a holder for cans of lube and slots for holding your tools. This handy tool fits Park's PRS-2, PRS-3, PRS-6, PRS-13, PCS-1, PCS-1 and PCS-4 repair stands manufactured after June 1996 (stands sold separately).
A workstand is the backbone of any shop. Holding the bike at a convenient working height allows easy access for adjustments, cleaning and repair. The PCS-10.2 Deluxe Home Mechanic Repair Stand was designed and built using our 50 years of experience creating professional shop stands used in shops around the world. The unique three-point leg system and stout adjustable uprights create an extremely solid platform capable of handling bikes up to 80 lbs. (36kg). Easy to set up and use in a home shop, the PCS-10.2 also folds easily for transport or storage. - World famous Park Tool cam actuated, micro adjustable clamp that allows quick entry and exit and fits 1- to 3-inches (25mm–76mm) diameter tubes and seat posts of any shape and material - All steel structure for maximum stiffness and durability - Teardrop shaped tubing adds strength and ensures perfect positioning during use and folding - Folds quickly, easily and compactly for storage using aluminum quick release mechanisms and strong tubular support braces - Quick release height adjustment from 39- to 57-inches (99cm–145cm) - Durable textured powder coat finish - Super strong glass filled nylon composite fittings and top tube internals creating smooth rotation and secure positioning - Includes height adjustable compact tray to hold small parts, a few tools and the PTH-1 Paper Towel Holder (optional accessory)
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Everyone wears out their Park Tool work stand clamp covers at some point. Find replacement covers for yours here. Each cover is constructed of soft, durable composite rubber. See below to determine which covers fit your Park Tool stand clamp: - 1002: fits 100-3X and 100-5X extreme range clamps - 1185: fits clamps on the repair stands PCS-9, PCS-10, PCS-11, and PCS-12 - 1259: fits 100-4X, 100-6X, 100-7X, and 100-15X clamps - 1960: fits 100-3D, 100-5D, and 100-25D Professional Micro Adjust Repair Stand Clamps - 468B: fits clamps with double cable reliefs, including 100-3C, 100-5C, 100-8C, 100-8Y, and 100-9C clamps - 467B: fits clamps with single cable relief, including PRS-2 through PRS-8 (for older-style clamps, non-current) - 468G: fits PCS-1 and PCS-2 clamps with double cable reliefs (clamp models: 100-1C, 100-1CA, and 100-2C) - 467G: fits PCS-1 and PCS-2 clamps with single cable relief (for older PCS-series stands only; not for current model stands) - 466: Rubber Replacement Clamp Cover Set (fits older clamps with plastic-dipped jaws)
The PRS-4.2 is a professional quality bench mount repair stand designed and built to withstand the rigors of everyday shop use. Includes three mounting holes, making it possible to clamp as high as 16.25" (41cm) from the bench surface. - The 100-3D Micro-Adjust clamp grips nearly any tube from 7/8" to 3" (23mm to 76mm), including aero tubes - The clamp jaws are nominally 2.75 inches (7cm) wide - Clamping height can be raised from 6.5" to 16.25" (16cm to 41cm) above the bench surface - Clamp rotates 360 degrees - Heavy gauge steel tubing - Chrome plated for durability
Bontrager's Speed Concept Repair Stand Adapter safely and securely holds your Trek Speed Concept bicycle in any clamp-style and screw-type repair stand (sold separately).
The Travel and Storage Bag is a heavyweight nylon bag with a shoulder strap. This bag is designed for transporting and storing your Park Professional Race Stand. It makes travel easy and convenient, while also protecting your stand.
Park's Paper-Towel Holder is an accessory for Park's Professional Race Stand (sold separately). It attaches easily and holds a standard roll of paper towels. It also works great for hanging clothes, wheels and tires.
The Travel and Storage Bag is a heavyweight nylon bag with a shoulder strap. This bag is designed for transporting and storing your Park Team Race Stand. It makes travel easy and convenient, while also protecting your stand.
Park's Bench-Mount Repair Stand easily bolts to any workbench and includes Park's shop-quality Micro-Adjust Clamp that handles round and aero seatposts and frames from 7/8-inch to 3-inches in diameter and clamps securely with its quick-release cam and handle that fine-tunes the tension. The clamp also has protective rubber jaws and built-in slots for cables. Plus its jaws are only 2.7 inches tall so they easily fit in narrow areas like on seatposts that aren't raised much. This stand rotates 360 degrees for optimum bike positioning, too.
Park Tool's 106-AC easily adapts the #106 Work Tray or PTH-1 Paper Towel Holder to fit 35mm-37mm upright tubes on PCS-9 Repair Stands, as well as 2003 and newer PCS-1, PCS-4, PCS-4-1, PCS-4-2 Repair Stands.
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The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors Washington students with $1,000, medallions and invitation to national recognition events.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Skylar Thomas, 17 and Feven Tadele, 12, today were named the District of Columbia's top two youth volunteers of 2019 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. As State Honorees, Skylar and Feven each will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and an invitation to join the top two honorees from all 50 U.S. states in early May for four days of national recognition events in Washington, D.C. During the trip, 10 students will be named America's top youth volunteers of 2019.
The Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards, now in its 24th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
These are the District of Columbia's top youth volunteers of 2019:
High School State Honoree: Skylar Thomas Nominated by Ballou Senior High School
Skylar, a senior at Ballou Senior High School, worked as a summer youth camp counselor and tutor to help children from low-income neighborhoods gain skills that will help them become more successful in school and in life. As a young child, Skylar was invited to participate in Reaching New Heights, a program sponsored by the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. "My mentor helped change my life by being there for me when I wasn't focused on school, giving me someone to talk to about adolescent issues other than my mother, and continuously preaching that education is power," said Skylar.
Three years ago, Skylar was invited by the police department to come back to the program as a summer camp counselor. Growing up, she saw a lot of kids who were always playing video games, who didn't want to go to school, and who had difficulty completing their homework. "I wanted to change their way of thinking," she said. Her first job as a volunteer was to help the program director conduct an orientation session for parents to explain the program's mission and goals and to get permission for the children to participate. Then, on Saturdays and weekday evenings, Skylar helped young students improve their reading skills, taught them to express themselves through writing, bolstered their vocabulary and math skills, and showed them how much fun science can be. She also assisted them with community service projects and accompanied the group on field trips. "I wanted these kids to know and believe there is hope for a positive future, and that I am here to help them achieve their dreams," said Skylar.
Middle Level State Honoree: Feven Tadele Nominated by St. Augustine Catholic School
Feven, a seventh-grader at St. Augustine Catholic School, is a dedicated volunteer who gives back to her community and beyond in many ways, including packing food for people in need, teaching Sunday school at her church, and traveling to Ethiopia to aid people living in poverty and teach English. Feven said her older sister is her primary inspiration for serving others. "Ever since I was little I have looked up to my sister because I always saw her helping others in some way," said Feven. She soon discovered that volunteering was its own reward. "It gives me a happy feeling inside," she said.
When she was about 7 years old, Feven started following in her sister's footsteps by selling chocolates at her church to raise money for her school. Then she offered to help struggling students with their homework, and assisted teachers in sprucing up their classrooms. Gradually, she increased her commitment to helping others and began teaching the Bible to children at her church, distributing holiday cards at a senior citizens home, and packing food to give to the poor in her community. Last summer, Feven, her sister and a friend traveled to Ethiopia to feed people in need and teach English to children there. "Teaching children who are eager to learn always gives me an overflow of joy," said Feven. "Every time I teach a student, I believe that I am helping prepare that child for the real world and helping them to become great citizens and a great asset to their community."
Distinguished Finalists
The program judges also recognized two other District of Columbia students as Distinguished Finalists for their impressive community service activities. Each will receive an engraved bronze medallion.
These are the District of Columbia's Distinguished Finalists for 2019:
Anjali Bose, 16, a junior at Georgetown Day School, founded and runs the D.C. chapter of Toybank, an organization devoted to improving children's cognitive function through play; she began volunteering at the foundation at its home base in her native city of Mumbai. In Washington, she collected nearly 100 toys in three months to send to India, staying in constant contact with the central office and mastering the logistics of collecting, storing, quality-checking and shipping the donations.
Lukas Leijon, 18, a senior at School Without Walls High School, created and maintained trails on both the Appalachian Trail and auxiliary trails in the Northeast with the Appalachian Mountain Club for three summers. He cleared fallen trees, built bog bridges and lodged rocks in the trail to combat erosion, guiding less experienced club members and becoming certified in Wilderness First Aid; his work will help maintain the beauty and accessibility of the trail for another hundred years.
"These young volunteers learned and demonstrated that they can make meaningful contributions to individuals and communities through their service," said Prudential CEO Charles Lowrey. "It's an honor to recognize their great work, and we hope that shining a spotlight on their service inspires others to consider how they might make a difference."
"Each of these honorees is proof that students have the energy, creativity and unique perspectives to create positive change," said JoAnn Bartoletti, executive director of NASSP. "We commend each of the 2019 honorees for their outstanding volunteer service, and for the invaluable example they've set for their peers."
About The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards represents the United States' largest youth recognition program based solely on volunteer service. All public and private middle level and high schools in the country, as well as all Girl Scout councils, county 4-H organizations, American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs and affiliates of Points of Light's HandsOn Network, were eligible to select a student or member for a local Prudential Spirit of Community Award. These Local Honorees were then reviewed by an independent judging panel, which selected State Honorees and Distinguished Finalists based on criteria including personal initiative, effort, impact and personal growth.
While in Washington, D.C., the 102 State Honorees – one middle level and one high school student from each state and the District of Columbia – will tour the capital's landmarks, meet top youth volunteers from other parts of the world, attend a gala awards ceremony at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural
History, and visit their congressional representatives on Capitol Hill. On May 6, 10 of the State Honorees – five middle level and five high school students – will be named America's top youth volunteers of 2019. These National Honorees will receive additional $5,000 awards, gold medallions, crystal trophies and $5,000 grants from The Prudential Foundation for nonprofit charitable organizations of their choice.
Since the program began in 1995, more than 125,000 young volunteers have been honored at the local, state and national level. The program also is conducted by Prudential subsidiaries in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Ireland, India, China and Brazil. In addition to granting its own awards, The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program also distributes President's Volunteer Service Awards to qualifying Local Honorees.
For information on all of this year's Prudential Spirit of Community State Honorees and Distinguished Finalists, visit http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit.
About NASSP
The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is the leading organization of and voice for principals and other school leaders across the United States. NASSP seeks to transform education through school leadership, recognizing that the fulfillment of each student's potential relies on great leaders in every school committed to the success of each student. Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, National Elementary Honor Society, and National Student Council. Learn more at www.nassp.org.
About Prudential Financial
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a financial services leader, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential's diverse and talented employees are committed to helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth through a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds and investment management. In the U.S., Prudential's iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for more than a century. For more information, please visit www.news.prudential.com.
For Spirit of Community Awards program logo and medallion graphics, please visit https://spirit.prudential.com/resources/media
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On March 22, Pulsewave was back for another installment at Launchpad!
The lineup for March: Zen Albatross, Note!, Binärpilot with Batsly Adams on visual. The place was packed- perhaps thanks to the fact that it's spring and everyone's finally leaving their caves, or maybe thanks to the killer line-up! For those who were still in hibernation, there was the Clip-Stream live broadcast.


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Well, you can't say I didn't warn you that something like this might happen: Corneliu Porumboiu's excellent "Police, Adjective," which I've addressed both on here and in the Cardinal, will be screening at 9:30 this Friday and Saturday nights at the Memorial Union's Play Circle Theater.
If you haven't yet had the pleasure (and I have to assume that very few have), "Police, Adjective" is more than deserving of a good long look. A month ago I said the film "is like an episode of 'Law and Order' written by a tag team of Jim Jarmusch and Ludwig Wittgenstein"; seeing as how I haven't watched it again since I wrote that column, I stand behind my description.
And if you won't be able to catch one of the two screenings this weekend, worry not: This won't be your last opportunity to see "Police, Adjective" in a Madison theater this semester. Alright, I've said too much. End transmission.
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Filmed and edited in high-definition, this Blu-ray & DVD combo pack takes you on a breathtaking tour through three treasured national parks; Bryce Canyon, Zion & North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Each is dramatically different, yet together they share a common geological bond that makes them separate chapters of a single story in the Grand Staircase.
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over the years, I have attempted bread a few times, from very easy pita recipes to intensive brioche-based babkas. so much flour, so much yeast carnage, so many tears.
all of a sudden, after five years of sad pizza crusts (yeah, I couldn't even make a good pizza crust) and tasteless dense bread loaves, I had a yeast breakthrough. after finally producing an edible loaf of bread (and then a few more to assure myself the first wasn't a fluke), I returned to the pita. how does one achieve a fluffy, risen pita, yet retain the characteristic pocket of air inside? the recipes I tried had the pocket, but not fluffy texture inside the pita shell that I loved.
then michael solomonov published his long-awaited zahav: a world of israeli cooking. these days, a cookbook is more than a compendium of recipes – it serves as a culinary memoir for the chef. in zahav, solomonov relates with raw honesty how personal tragedy catalyzed his reconnection with israel, and from there, how his desire to bring israeli culinary experiences to america culminated in zahav, located in philadelphia, pairing relatable writing with accessible and (so far) delicious recipes.
there are incidences of cultural appropriation, most glaringly "israeli salad," a salad with arab origins which solomonov admits is "technically a misnomer," but persists in identifying as israeli. however, zahav is overall a worthy addition to the culinary world, where politics take the back burner to solomonov's obvious talent as a chef. the book is a heartfelt introduction of middle eastern (or in solomonov's words, israeli) food to the uninitiated, and a love letter to solomonov's family and friends who supported him and to the food that sustained him through times of difficulty. another point of recommendation: his pita bread recipe is the one I've been searching for, the neo of pita breads.
hm. maybe finding perfect pita wasn't such a good idea. two pitas in and I've lost all self-control. help!
2 tsp sugar
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
scant 2 cups (250g) bread flour
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp olive oil
michael solomonov and steven cook. zahav: a world of israeli cooking. new york: houghton mifflin harcourt, 2015.
2 combine the flours and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. mix on low speed until blended. add the yeast mixture, another 1/2 cup water, and oil and mix on low until the dough forms a ball that pulls clear of the sides and bottom of the bowl. (if the mixture doesn't form a ball after a minute, add a tbsp of water.)
3 the moment the dough starts to pull clear, add another 1/2 cup water and continue mixing until incorporated. the dough should look quite wet and feel sticky when slapped with a clean hand, but should not stick. (if it sticks, add more flour, 1/2 tbsp at a time.)
4 cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size, ~1 hour. (you could also let it rise in the fridge overnight.)
5 preheat to 480ºF convection (500º conventional) and place a baking stone or inverted baking sheet on a rack in the oven to preheat as well.
6 roll the dough into 8-12 balls the size of baseballs (3-in diameter). cover with a cloth and let rise until they are the size of softballs (3.7-in diameter).
7 roll each dough ball to 1/4-in thickness, the size of a hockey puck (3-in diameter) with a floured rolling pin on a floured work surface. place 2-3 at a time on the preheated baking sheet and bake until puffed and cooked through, ~3 minutes. remove with tongs, serve immediately, or let cool.


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Indian School Muladha started the Department of Counselling in the month of October 2009.
Counselling takes place when a counsellor sees a client in a private and confidential setting to explore a difficulty the client is having, distress they may be experiencing or perhaps their dissatisfaction with life, or loss of a sense of direction and purpose.
By listening attentively and patiently the counsellor can begin to perceive the difficulties from the client's point of view and can help them to see things more clearly, possibly from a different perspective.
Acceptance and respect for the client are essentials for a counsellor and,as the relationship develops, so too does trust between the counsellor andclient, enabling the client to look at many aspects of their life, their relationships and themselves which they may not have considered or been able to face before. The counsellor helps the client to examine in detail the behaviour or situations which are proving troublesome and to find an area where it would be possible to initiate some change as a start. The counsellor helps the client to look at the options open to them and help them to decide the best for them.
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(Natural News) As part of the company's social engineering "fairness" agenda, Google is reportedly now populating its search engine "autocomplete" function with suggestions that aim to deter users from taking dietary supplements, eating organic food, and opting for naturopathic medicine rather than Big Pharma's "sick care" system.
Following the removal of Mercola.com and many other natural health websites from its search results, Google is now upping the ante by trying to dictate what users search for by completing their queries with all sorts of anti-natural health propaganda.
GreenMedInfo, which was recently banned by Mailchimp for sending out newsletters containing vaccine science, recently conducted an experiment, type the words "organic is a" into Google's search bar. Here are the autocomplete recommendations that came up:
• organic is a lie
• organic is always non gmo
• organic is a sham
• organic is a myth
• organic is a waste of money
• organic is a marketing gimmick
• organic is always non gmo logo
As you can see, five out of the seven autocomplete suggestions are overtly negative, suggesting that there's no such thing as organic and that it's all just a scam. The purpose, of course, is to stop Google users from actually searching for real information about organics, and instead to simply take the cue that they're fraudulent, and possibly even harmful.
The same types of autocomplete suggestions appear when searching for "supplements are," as Google wants users to believe that:
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• supplements are bad
• supplements are useless
• supplements are not regulated
• supplements are bad for you
• supplements are not fda approved
• supplements are not regulated by the fda
• supplements are dangerous
• supplements are good for you
• supplements are scams
• supplements are garbage
Once again, an overwhelming majority, nine out of ten, of the autocomplete results are negative, aiming to sway Google users away from having positive opinions about supplements, let alone actually using them.
Be sure to check out EvilGoogle.news to keep up with the latest news about Google's censorship and social engineering schemes.
Caught in a lie: Google claims that autocomplete is all about "predictions, not suggestions?"
You're probably asking yourself: Well, is Google just populating its autocomplete phrases with the most popular search phrases, most of which happen to be anti-organic and anti-supplement? Not exactly. As it turns out, according to Google's own "Trends" system, most Google users are actually searching for information about organics and supplements because they actually want to eat organic and take supplements.
With this in mind, consider the fact that Google vehemently denies that its autocomplete function is used for making suggestions, insisting that it's instead about "predictions."
"Autocomplete is designed to help people complete a search they were intending to do, not to suggest new types of searches to be performed," is the official statement given by Google about its autocomplete function. "These are our best predictions of the query you were likely to continue entering."
"How do we determine these predictions? We look at the real searches that happen on Google and show common and trending ones relevant to the characters that are entered and also related to your location and previous searches," the company further claims.
But it's obvious that this is a bald-faced lie, as nobody is performing Google searches for "organic is a myth," or "supplements are bad." This is just what Google wants you to think people are searching for.
"This is the very definition of the Orwellian inversion: where Good becomes Bad, and War becomes Peace," writes Sayer Ji for GreenMedInfo.com, pointing out that five times more people search for "supplements are good" compared to those searching for "supplements are bad."
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Banner Elk has a general population of 811 and an overall student population of 906. Approximately 906 of Banner Elk's students are enrolled in schools that offer history programs.
Of the 1 history schools in Banner Elk, the largest history school, by student population, is Lees-McRae College. Approximately 7 students graduated in 2010 from Lees-McRae College with credentials in history.
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History of Medicine and Medical Practices
[I wrote this TPOR (Thoughts, Perceptions, Opinions, and Recommendations) in the process of doing a study on the history of medicine as it applies to the development of a basic-generalist physician. I tried to see what are the medical practices being done from ancient to present times and what are the pros and cons. The general categories of medical practices from antiquity to present consist of faith healing and non-faith healing, with the latter consisting of giving some medications and performing procedures.]
Studying and analyzing the history of medicine is essentially studying and analyzing the history of mankind which in turn is also studying and analyzing the history of the medical treatment of human beings when they sick or the practice of medicine by formal and informal practitioners and by patients from ancient to present times.
Medical treatment means the management and care of a patient to combat disease or disorder.
The practice of medicine involves diagnosis, treatment, or correction of human conditions, ailments, diseases, injuries, or infirmities whether physical or mental, by any means, methods, devices, or instruments.
As mentioned, in the history of medicine, medical treatment can be done by formal and informal practitioners and by patients themselves. There are myriads of ways of medical treatment and medical practice from antiquity to present.
They can fall under two general categories: faith healing and non-faith healing. Faith healing is the method of treating diseases just by prayer and exercise of faith in God. The non-faith healing medical treatment or practices include the following subtypes, namely, 1) folk medicine or traditional medicine; 2) mainstream or conventional medicine; and 3) alternative and complementary and integrative medicine.
Folk medicine is the treatment outside mainstream medicine by remedies and measures based on experience and knowledge handed down from generation to generation. Thus, the other term in traditional medicine. It is traditional medicine as practiced by nonprofessional healers or embodied in local custom or lore, generally involving the use of natural and especially herbal remedies.
Mainstream medicine is the conventional healthcare based on the "Western model" of evidence-based practice for diagnosing and treating disease. The other term is conventional medicine. Mainstream medicine assumes that all physiologic and pathological phenomenon can be explained in concrete terms. Mainstream medicine implies that the other forms of medicine present are outside the mainstream such as the alternative and folklore medicines.
Alternative medicine and complementary medicine are groups of medical practices that are considered to be outside the realm of conventional medicine. The folk medicine strictly speaking can be considered as a non-mainstream medicine but is a different entity from alternative and complementary medicine by virtue of its definition – traditional medicine as practiced by nonprofessional healers or embodied in local custom or lore. If the non-mainstream practice is used in place of the conventional medicine, then it is considered an alternative medicine. If the non-mainstream practice is used together with conventional medicine, then it is considered as a complementary medicine. When the complementary medicine is integrated into the conventional medicine, then it is considered as an integrative medicine.
As medicine evolves, some practices that were considered non-mainstream such as folk, complementary and alternative medicines may become a part of conventional medicine and will no longer be considered non-mainstream or alternative medicine.
For faith-healing:
All patients with a remediable medical condition should do self-treatment or seek assistance from physicians or medical practitioners rather than just purely rely on prayer and an exercise of faith. They can complement the self-treatment and treatment by physicians or medical practitioners with prayers and exercise of faith though (praying and hoping that they will be successfully healed).
See ROJoson TPOR on Faith Healing.
For the non-faith healing medical practices:
All patients should give priority to mainstream medicine over non-mainstream medicine particularly those with data showing effectiveness for the former. If there are data showing effectiveness for the non-mainstream medicine, go ahead.
The non-mainstream medicine may be use as a complement to mainstream medicine as long as they can be shown to produce better results when combined.


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It is past the midway point of February and for those who haven't already done so, taxes need to be filed in under two months
It is past the midway point of February and for those who haven't already done so, taxes need to be filed in less than two months — April 18. When it comes to taxes, most people have more questions than answers with what is needed to get your taxes completed and properly.
That being said, while it's a crazy time of year for tax filing companies around the United States, Ken Diemer of Diemer Accounting and Tax Services Inc., located at 165 Douglas Ave. in Holland, has taken time to offer advice about changes from last year and common mistakes people make when filing their taxes.
1. There are not too many tax changes for 2017. However, the due date of some non-individual tax returns have changed. Partnerships who file Form 1065 are now due March 15. Also, with a new administration in Washington, many tax law changes and Affordable Care Act changes are expected. This could drastically change your tax situation, so tax planning will be key to avoiding surprises.
2. If you expect your income to change, consider the tax ramification of the increase. Should you change your withholding exemption? Should you increase your retirement contribution? What else can be done to offset the increase in income?
3. Many taxpayers who prepare their own taxes miss the college tuition credit. Make sure you maximize your American Opportunities Credit/Lifetime Learning Credit/Tuition and Fees Deduction. Make sure to know which ones you qualify for and which one will give you the best tax results.
4. Retirement Saver's Credit. Many individuals who prepare their own taxes miss this one. Qualified individuals are allowed a non-refundable credit of up to $1,000 ($2,000 if married and filing jointly) for eligible contributions to an IRA or to an employer retirement plan. This credit can offset income tax or AMT Tax. If you are within the AGI limits you may qualify. Contributions to traditional IRAs or ROTH IRAs are eligible.
5. Nov. 1 was the first day Michigan residents could use the new Michigan Able Account. They were created to encourage and assist individuals and families in saving funds for the purpose of supporting individuals with disabilities to maintain health, independence and quality of life. These are a great planning tool for people or dependents who are disabled. These are new and most people are unaware of them.
6. If your health insurance is through the Marketplace, plan, plan, plan! Do not underestimate your income when signing up for your health insurance. If your income changes during the year, log into the Marketplace and adjust your income. Also, when considering IRA/retirement withdrawals, consider the ramification of your Marketplace insurance credits. An IRA withdrawal might cause you to pay back all of your health insurance premium tax credit.
7. Social Security matters. If you are on Social Security and considering how much to take out of your traditional IRA or retirement plan, keep in mind that the more you take out of your retirement, the more of your Social Security might be taxable. Contact your tax advisor when considering this because they can prepare calculations to determine the best income tax angle.
8. Do not procrastinate on preparing your income taxes. Start now to avoid surprises. Preparing now allows you more time to come up with the money if you owe.
While this list is meant to provide advice to taxpayers when filing taxes, remember that this is not an exhaustive list. Diemer said that if there are additional questions or confusion about tax services, it is best to contact a tax consultant. Also, additional advice from Diemer is available at diemeraccounting.com.
One last thing to keep in mind is that there are free tax prep services in the Holland area. These services are income based and for more information about free tax services, visit michiganfreetaxhelp.org.
— Follow this reporter on Twitter @SentinelAustin or @BizHolland.


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MedStar corp is one of the best known and highest profile of the hypertech search and rescue companies in the Cosmic Era. They are the flying insurance policies of the wealthy, elite, and powerful.
also known as the Snow Gorillas
30 Megacorps for your futuristic space dystopias and general sci-fi
Fenix Technologies is an AmeroNipponese biosciences boutique corporation
The Armed Forces of the Atlantic Federation have their own internal culture, one born out of centuries of limited warfare and the levels of rivalry and cooperation required for the military arm of what is a multi-national New Earth MegaGovernment
More commonly known as Phoenix Labs.
Better known as Norby's Comet, Research Station Ktynga is a multi-layered deep space arcanotech habitat funded by the Atlantic Federation, the New Hanseatic League, and the Glassenheim Foundation
The core of the Carolinian Resurgence is the Ouvrage progam
The definition of an ELMS and a sample one
Also known as NOMAD, Cosmica Sidera is a preeminent shipbuilding in the outer solar system
A major mercenary force in the Cosmic Era
The call sign of Reflex Team 12 is the Exterminators
The goal of the Edenic Garden Society is the creation of 'Seeds of Humanity' or colonization pods that can be fired off into the void and start new civilizations when they reach their destination
Demi-Catholic semi-Dominatrix ninja assassins
Once more, title says it all
The Municipal Light Patrol is an anachronism, security personnel mounted on horses.
Notes to self with cinema references
The front line of law enforcement and peacekeeping forces in the Cosmic Era
The Isle of Man Cybergynetics research group is well known for its high quality cybernetics and its thinly veiled misogyny
Once a murder has happened, to go back in time and prevent it might seriously mess with the timeline, and that is where the Time Patrol's Murder Squad comes in. They try not to kill anybody themselves, except in emergency defence of themselves or the timeline, but they are known as the Murder Squad because they are there to make sure the murders of the past happen.
In a deeply unsettled world, much of it anarchistic or ruled by murderous gangs, a group have adopted the armour, weapons and discipline of an army of the distant past.


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The Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Children's Bureau (CB) has announced the third round of the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR). The reviews are a detailed assessment of each state's child welfare system. This first round was conducted in 2001 and this third round is beginning in FY 2015. The CFSRs are a result of a 1994 Congressional mandate that was included as amendments to the Social Security Act (P.L. 103-432). The law required HHS to review state child welfare programs to ensure "substantial conformity" with state plan requirements in Titles IV-B and IV-E of the Social Security Act. State child welfare programs are to be measured or judged in certain areas or standards. Over the next several years, HHS and the states worked to develop the CFSR review process according the dictates of the law.
States are assessed on 14 outcomes with each state measured by 7 child and family outcomes and 7 systemic outcomes. If a state does not "substantially achieve" an outcome, penalties can be imposed, but regardless, states have to implement Program Improvement Plans (PIPs). As was the case in the first two rounds, the reviews will be staggered with all states covered over four years (FY 2015-2018).
In the first round of reviews, no state 'passed' (achieved substantial conformity) in their CFSR. Because of this, all states were required to complete a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP). This plan gave states the opportunity to work to improve specific outcome and systemic factors. The PIP is a two year process with an extra year allowed for states to realize negotiated improvements in their outcome data.
In this round the CB is making some revisions in how data from states is collected and reviewed in an attempt to provide a more accurate assessment. Changes are being made in how on-site interviews with stakeholders and case level data is assessed and how statewide data is used to make the determination of whether or not a state is in conformity on safety and permanency outcomes. The statewide data indicators are based on data available in states' Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) and National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) systems.
Public feedback has suggested a number of challenges with the statewide data indicators that ranged from methodological issues related to use of exit data, the lack of ease in interpreting composite numbers, and concerns about the comparability of states' data. The CB indicated they will refine the safety measures to address some challenges raised by the widespread and varied implementation of differential response in state child protective services systems. More detailed information and rationales for the changes in the statewide data indicators and the national standards calculations will be available in the forthcoming Federal Register notice with an opportunity for public comment. The public will have 30 days to provide feedback to the CB about the indicators.


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G-Eazy has been arrested on charges of assault and cocaine possession in Sweden, according to TMZ.
As per reports, the Bay Area rapper was partying in a club after his Wednesday night show in Stockholm when he allegedly attacked several security guards, who approached him due to his behaviour. He threw several punches at the guards before he was detained. He was partying with his girlfriend, singer Halsey, Sean Kingston and more.


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I used to live in a place where moms who wore bikinis were a minority. I now live in a place where 80+ year old women sport them. I do not wear bikinis. Hence, I stick out like a sore thumb. :)
Since beach/pool season has been in full swing for quite some time, I have come to realize my classic black swimsuit has started to make me look like I was in mourning. Don't get me wrong. I will still wear it. But it was time to invest in a new one for many reasons. So, the dilemma began. And was resolved with this swimsuit. I love blue, I love miracle suits, and this one is so pretty that I feel like a princess! Not to mention, I am trying to impress on my daughter that there are lovely options out there besides bikinis, even if everyone else is wearing them. At my son's birthday pool party, she commented, " mom, I love your new swimsuit!"
Have a wonderful Sunday, folks!
PS- there is a lovely option in blackberry- it is a beautiful purple ombre.


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Chihayafuru episode 11
What a day… I'm getting really impatient. I went by the shop earlier today, and my new laptop will arrive tomorrow at the earliest. All I'm saying is; someone's going to have to pay if I don't get my new laptop tomorrow. Whether it be the shop, my girl on hands and knees or the new car my in-laws bought.
As for Chihayafuru, it's getting interesting as they were about to play in the finals. Chihaya's mentor even came to watch her play. Taichi consulted with him about something he might have said during the last few matches. He thought that it might've had a negative impact on Chihaya.
The matchup was probably tempered with, all of Retro-kun's matchup predictions was spot-on, that just doesn't happen. Isn't something like that against the rules? Chihaya's opponent was downright rude, he has such a big ego that he could've been Kanye West's bastard child. Sudo likes to manipulate people by weird remarks, using their favorite cards against them and by using the usual mind games.
Things slowly picked up when the rest of the time started getting used to it. The opponents were getting a bit nervous and started losing cards. Sudo was getting frustrated and took a very short brake to boost the team's morale. He continued his rude playing style, constantly looking down on all the other players, but it's starting to lose its effectiveness.
Everyone was finally starting to get the hang of it. The results started to reflect that, everyone was getting more cards as their confidence was increasing with each turn. Taichi was the quiet one, constantly planning on how to get his next card, giving his opponent very little time to take a card. Taichi finally defeated the one guy he could never beat, putting his team in front by one point. This should, in theory, put a stop to all those mind games.
It was a good match overall, Chihaya and her team ended up winning the finals. Their improvement rate is very impressive, and it's only a matter of time before they will have to face Arata, especially now that they're going to the nationals.
It was a very amusing episode, and of course very emotional, as always. I'm very curious about how Arata will respond to all of this. I guess we'll have to wait another week to find out.
They won't be seeing Arata yet, they'll just start training for the nationals now. They'll probably see Arata at the nationals. I'm not sure if Arata joined a club yet though, as i'm pretty sure it's for teams only.


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Acne Winter Skincare Tips
Unlike the summer, when you get breakouts in the winter – cold, dry air is most likely to blame. The products that you use during the summer won't work as well in the winter to fight breakouts, leaving your skin dry and malnourished. Then comes the deadly cycle of dryness and irritation, especially if you are acne prone. Irritation can be especially dangerous if your skin begins to crack because areas like these can easily become a breeding ground for bacteria – which we want to avoid.
Why does this happen?
There are various ways that winter acne can appear. In many cases, the combination of cold weather and strong indoor heat is the cause for our skin becoming drier. Also, using cleansers high in benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid will dry out your pimples, but will leave your skin producing more oil to compensate for the sudden loss of moisture. Oil clogs pores and worsens breakouts, so it is most important to use a good moisturizer come winter to keep your face from drying out.
Three Simple Ways To Treat It
- Use A Gentle Cleanser: Try using a more gentle cleanser that won't strip skin of its natural moisture. Though harsher cleansers are good for the summertime, they dry out and irritate your skin further in the winter! Changing your facial cleanser not only helps clear up existing acne, but also significantly prevents acne from forming.
- Nourish Your Skin: There are many different ways out there to keep your skin healthy and nourished. Some include Vitamin D masks, facial treatments, moisturizing masks, or flaxseed oil, but are all used for one purpose – to keep our skin glowing and radiant! One that we recommend is a fruit pack. You can find these in stores, or make your own at home. Doing this once a week can dramatically clear up your acne and help maintain healthy skin.
- To make a fruit pack: Use fruits like papayas, strawberries, mango, or grapes. Mix them in a blender with yogurt until it reaches a smooth-like consistency, and then apply it on your face and keep it on for at least 20 minutes, before rinsing it off with water
- Switch Up Your Pillow Cases: This may come off as a surprise, but its been found that oil from your hair and skin get absorbed into your pillowcases over time and create a build up of oil, which rubs against your face when you sleep. Especially if you're acne prone – this can lead to an increase in breakouts. Changing your pillowcases to keep them clean and fresh will reduce the likelihood of outbreaks as well as help clear up existing ones faster!


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Under ordinary conditions, the Golf Club of Houston, site of the PGA Tour event formerly known as the Shell Houston Open, has a large lake between its first and 18th fairways.
But over the weekend, as Hurricane Harvey swirled over southeast Texas, that lake grew so swollen, it looked more like a wind-whipped sea.
"With the gusts we've been having, the waves out there are white caps," said Steve Timms, president and CEO of the Houston Golf Association. "That's how big a body of water we're talking about."
On Saturday afternoon, and then again on Sunday morning, Timms walked from his house to the club, slogging five miles on roads that had transformed into rivers. Gazing out at the inundated golf course, he was sobered by the force of the storm's impact, and stricken by the thought of potential damage still to come.
"We've had about 30 inches of rain so far and they're saying this could be a 60-inch rain event," Timms said. "It's too early to know just how bad the damage is going to be, but we're obviously looking at significant amount of devastation."
With flood waters still rising across the region, and Harvey, now downgraded to a Tropical Storm but regrouping off the coast, golf is not the first thing on anyone's mind. But it is on the radar of those in the golf industry as they begin to reckon with what the storm has wrought.[image:13920692]
At roughly 550 square miles, the greater Houston area is home to more than 150 courses, many of them built on creeks and bayous. While not all of them have borne the brunt of the storm so far, few, if any, have escaped unscathed.
Among those badly hit is Gus Wortham Park Golf Course, a municipal track that the Houston Golf Association has been busy renovating. Five holes have been grassed in.
They're now under water.
"If things stay that way, who knows how much damage there will be," Timms said. "It's just a very unfortunate situation."
It will take weeks, if not longer, to gauge Harvey's toll on golf, but preliminary reports have been trickling in.
Timms said he'd been told by colleagues that Lakeside Country Club, in Houston, is "completely underwater and has quite a bit of water in the clubhouse." A similar story appears to be unfolding at Champions Golf Club, the prestigious course co-founded by golf icon Jackie Burke. Timms said he'd spoken to Burke's wife, Robin, who told him that Cypress Creek, which cuts through the layout, had breached its banks and that the 18th tee was underwater.
"And that tee is a pretty good distance from the creek," Timms said. "It's just a tremendous amount of water we're dealing with here."
Wind, too. In Port Aransas, just south of where the storm made landfall, 120 mile-per-hour gales lashed Palmilla Beach Resort & Golf Club, toppling a double-decker bar adjacent to the clubhouse, according to Mitch Harrell, president of Troon Golf, which manages the property. No one was hurt.
"We evacuated there on Wednesday and Thursday in preparation for the storm. We got our general manager over to Corpus Cristi," Harrell said. "That's obviously the priority. In this situation, golf is unimportant. What matters is keeping everybody safe."
Troon manages three other properties that were touched to some extent by the storm, including La Cantera, in San Antonio, and Cimarron, just west of Houston, both of which were hit by wind and relatively modest amounts of rain. The third, Kissing Tree, in San Marcos, is under construction and scheduled to open in 2018. Harrell said it was unclear whether the storm would delay that timeframe.[image:13920690]
In a disaster as ruinous as Harvey, tree loss is all but inevitable. It appears to be the only damage suffered at Bluejack National, the private development in Houston that is home to the first Tiger Woods designed layout in the United States.
"We got quite a bit of rain but I walked the entire course today and there were some trees down but other than that the course has weathered everything very well," said Bluejack co-developer Casey Paulson. "Our land has quite a lot of movement, and we have several lakes on property that the water can drain into. Those lakes have not overflown."
At the Golf Club of Houston, meanwhile, it's a different scene. The course is spliced by Greens Bayou, which has surged beyond its banks, covering large swaths of the course in water deep enough to float a boat on.
On Sunday, as Timms stood beyond the clubhouse, snapping pictures of the inundation, his camera captured a small flotilla consisting of three kayaks, a paddleboard and a yellow inflatable dinghy.
Among the paddlers was Jonathan Dismuke, director of golf at the University of Houston, whose men and women's teams both train at the Golf Club of Houston. All the players on both teams were safe (the men's team, in fact, had spent the weekend at the home of University of Houston alum and 1995 PGA champion Steve Elkington), but their equipment was another matter. Much of it was in the teams' training facility.
With help from a neighbor, Jim Funk, and coaches from the men and women's teams, Dismuke had mounted a salvage mission. It took several trips, but they succeeded.
"I'll tell you this much, I don't recommend ever taking golf clubs on a kayak trip because it's not easy," Dismuke said. "But I think we probably saved $100,000 worth of equipment, so it was worth it."


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Villa Pecille in the Conca d'Oro
The rambling 17th century farmhouse Pecille is located on the Fontodi Estate at the periphery of the village of Panzano-in-Chianti. It overlooks the famous Conca d'Oro, Chianti's best wine region. Pecille is ideally located half way between Florence and Siena. Other parts of Tuscany and Umbria are easily reached from Panzano.
From Pecille it is a 5-minute walk into the hamlet of Panzano where there are shops and restaurants and a ten-minute drive to the town of Greve which is the heart of Chianti Classico.
The ancient farmhouse has been restored and divided into five spacious apartments. Each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen, dishwasher, SAT-TV, heat and air-conditioning, a private garden, large shared pool and beautiful views. There is also a guest laundry room. All apartments are handsomely furnished in an elegant country style with 17-19th century furniture and comfortable upholstered pieces.
On the ground floor there is a large common patio area and meeting rooms ideal for groups.
Tennis courts are available at the Fontodi Winery.
Free Wi-Fi on the premises.


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Make your own Aloe Vera Gel
Stormy Stewart
Here is a stable way to make and keep fresh aloe vera gel for lotions and salves.
1aloe vera plant
·vitamin c tablets
How to Make Make your own Aloe Vera Gel
- Cut off an aloe vera leaf.
Lay the leaf on a cutting board and slice it in half lengthwise.
Use a spoon to scoop out the mucilage gel from the plant. Mucilage gel is a clear material with the consistency of jelly found within aloe vera plants.
Crush one vitamin C tablet.
Mix the vitamin C with the gel. This preserves the gel. I use a fork and really mix it up breaking any clumps.
Place the gel in a glass or plastic container and cover if not using right away
- NOTE: Some people and pets are allergic to aloe vera so test first on the inside of your elbow at the crease. leave on 24 hours before using to make sure you are not allergic. It sent my mother to the hospital.
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An investment project that allowed a company to fill the gap in the local supply chain for wood chips in the north-west of Ireland.
Projects & Practice
The project supported the construction of a water supply network in the village of Reka, ensuring that all inhabitants have adequate access to water.
An inter-territorial cooperation project to support the development of a system for verifying the traceability and the sustainable management of wood from hedgerows.
Supporting co-operation and knowledge sharing to tackle eutrophication in a vulnerable lake system.
A micro enterprise received LEADER support and turned a hobby into a revenue-generating business: using insects to produce protein flour for animal feed.
An all-day bus tour to another country with 24 agri-food entrepreneurs and about ten experts and advisors has proved an innovative way of developing business ideas and the skills and confidence to implement them.
An inter-territorial cooperation project in Catalonia promoted the use of endogenous renewable energy and management plans contributing to climate change mitigation and adaption.
An ecovillage was developed on Sweden's Gotland island using EAFRD funding, providing a model for environmentally-friendly accommodation, waste water treatment, food and energy production. The site is also a template for non-consumerist approaches.
Austria`s Mühlviertel region developed an organic brand as a marketing tool to promote local producers, suppliers and tourism.
Sustainable construction of buildings by using of innovative materials (hemp).


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rain barrelsMarch 15th, 2008 at 07:21 pm
we have been in a drough for a long time now and we have set up 4 55 gal rain barrels to catch rain so we can water our garden this summer and not have to worry about the well going dry. its raining good right now and my hubby and I just finished filling up one of the barrels with rain we caught in 5 gall. buckets and poured in the barrels. there is 3 already filled and one has peters professional in it so when we water the plants, they will get a little fertilize with it.
the barrels are wonderful and will help us alot this summer if it dont rain on our garden again like it did last yr. we didnt have enough barrels last yr and it didnt rain for months on end and the barrels were empty before the garden finshed.
this yr, we are better prepared.


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By Jamie Bozzi, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA, and CNWI
Ever been in line at the airport and see a dog wearing a vest sniffing the carry ons? Or maybe you've seen a search & rescue team on TV with canines searching for a missing person.
The working dogs that you see have been specifically trained to locate certain odors – contraband, illegal substances like narcotics and/or explosives or even human scent (living skin cells or decomposed remains).
Dogs have an amazing olfactory capacity. They have 300 million scent receptors per nostril. Humans only have 6 million. Their brain is devoted to analyzing smells about 40x greater than ours. And while science continues to learn more about a dog's incredible olfaction capabilities, we are using our four-legged friends in a variety of useful applications.
Types of working scent detection dogs:
-Narcotics (criminal)
-Explosives (national security)
-Accelerant (insurance)
-Environmental (endangered species)
-Human remains (cadaver)
-Bed bugs (pest control)
-Contaminants (like water toxins and other harmful chemicals)
-Early cancer detection (health and medical)
Our pet dogs can also perform the same tasks – the same type of scent activities as professional working dogs.
All dogs have the capacity to use their nose. Eye sight may fail, hearing my diminish, but the nose always knows! Dogs use their nose every day, the same way we use our eyes. They experience the world with their nose. We just teach dogs what to find AND how to tell us about that find.
Scent work classes are loads of fun! Dogs learn challenging puzzle games and they improve their problem solving skills.
Check out this AKC Scent Work video!
For more information on AKC Scent Work:
In scent detection classes, dogs are taught multiple elements. An element is a type of search. These searches mimic a variety of professional working dog jobs. Types of searches include: Containers (TSA); Vehicles (Border Patrol); Buried (Cadaver); Interior and Exterior (Narcotics and Explosives); and Handler Discrimination (your scent).
Scent work has many benefits and is easy to do. Benefits include:
-Helps build confidence and environmental resilience
-Any dog can participate (any age / any breed)
-No expensive or bulky equipment
-Uses only positive reinforcement techniques
-Bond with your dog
-And most important – have fun!
All levels of scent detection classes are offered at San Diego Humane Society. Jamie Bozzi was the first Certified Nose Work Instructor (CNWI) in San Diego and she is an AKC Scent Work judge. To learn more or register for the class, visit: sdhumane.org/training.


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At The Box Office! Here Are Five Fall Films We Can't Wait To See
Well, Fall is officially here. It doesn't seem like it down here in the Southeast, but that's normal. As Fall arrives the weather will begin to change, our food and drink options will vary, and we will all be looking forward to some great new movies at the theater. Today we take a look at five films that we can't wait to see this Fall, and we've got something for everyone. This Fall will be a busy one at the box office, and it was hard to limit this list to just five.
After some trimming we did it, and we've put together a solid list. 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is at the top, as we love a good biopic. The rest of the list includes 'Venom' for the comic fans, while The Sisters Brothers will bring some laughter into your life. 'Widows' looks incredibly suspenseful and intense, while 'Creed II' makes the list on the strength of the first installment.
Take a look at the official trailers for these five films below and let us know what you think in the comments. Keep it locked right here for much more from the world of cinema and theater coming soon.
Bohemian Rhapsody November 2
Venom October 5
The Sisters Brothers September 21
Widows November 16
Creed II November 21


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The decorative portal of Agios Antonios Church in Kalamafka
The village of Kalamafka is 11km northwest of Ierapetra and 25km south of Agios Nikolaos on the road Agios Nikolaos - Kalo Horio - Kalamafka.
The village of Kalamafka is impressively situated on the edge of a mountainside. From Kalamafka you can see both coastlines (north and south Crete) and forested hills.
The chapel of the Panagia is located on the side of the west mountain above the village. There is a path to the chapel, ask in the village for directions.
Photos of Kalamafka:
The village of Kalamafka viewed from Stavros Chapel
Spring flowers in Kalamafka
The hill of Kastellos in Kalamafka
The decorative portal of Agios Antonios Church in Kalamafka
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Can HP Help Right Stocks?
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HP posted quarterly results late Monday that soundly beat analysts' estimates, but after another rough day in the stock market, investors didn't seem to be in much of a mood to cheer.
HP's sales rose 15% to $28.3 billion, well ahead of $27.4 billion Thomson Financial estimates, and earnings of 86 cents a share were four cents ahead of expectations. The company also raised current quarter and full-year guidance above forecasts, showing none of the cautiousness of its rivals in recent weeks.
Notebook sales were up 49%, software sales doubled, and storage and server sales rose 10%. Imaging and printing revenues were up 4%.
But after falling 2.6% during the day, HP shares gained just 1% after hours, as investors fretted over decelerating U.S. sales.
Stocks plunged during the day after Goldman Sachs downgraded Citigroup shares to "sell" on continued credit market concerns.
EchoStar gained 19% on reports that it will likely be acquired by AT&T.
Amazon added 1% on a new wireless reading device, and Qualcomm and Research In Motion also posted modest gains, but the bulk of technology stocks fell on the day.
The Nasdaq lost 44 to 2593, the S&P fell 25 to 1433, and the Dow tumbled 218 to 12,958. Volume declined to 4.12 billion shares on the NYSE, and 2.2 billion on the Nasdaq. Decliners led by a 28-5 margin on the NYSE, and 24-6 on the Nasdaq. Downside volume was 90% on the NYSE, and 84% on the Nasdaq. New highs-new lows were 37-545 on the NYSE, and 50-362 on the Nasdaq.


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Head to the Red Sea with H2O Divers
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Providing full support for technical diving, rebreather diving and recreational diving, MV Legends will make your trip to the Red Sea simply unforgettable.
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- Open Deck Policy on Dive Times
- Over 100,000 litres of Technical Gases
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