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Departing from Machala
With no central bus station, Machala's various bus companies operate out of their own mini-terminals, most of which are clustered together a few blocks east of the parque central. Key destinations include: Huaquillas, on the Peruvian border (serviced by CIFA, Guayas and Bolívar, and Ecuatoriano Pullman, Colón and 25 de Junio); Piura, in Peru (CIFA); Guayaquil (frequent service with Ecuatoriano Pullman, as above, and various others); Cuenca (Transportes Azuay, Sucre and Junín); Loja (Transportes Loja, Tarqui and Bolívar; those going via the village of Alamor can drop you at Puyango for the petrified forest) and Quito (Panamericana, Colón and Bolívar, and Occidental, Buenavista and Olmedo). For the gold-mining village of Zaruma, take an hourly bus with Cooperativas TAC, on Colón between avenidas Rocafuerte and Bolívar, or with Transportes Piñas, on Colón and Avenida 25 de Junio
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My new online project, Streetstyle by Stela, blends several passions I have in life: to travel in different continents, to observe people, and to photograph unusual things I find everywhere.
Now the aim is to show ordinary people whose distinguishing feature is their attitude towards fashion. It doesn't have to do with expensive clothes and accessories, but with boldness, self-esteem, and unexpected visual results.
I hope this project can be a source of inspiration to everyone who sees it. Show your unique style on the streets!
"In case your picture is on this blog and you don't want it, please, get in touch with me to have it removed. Pictures may not be used without my permission."
More information on photographer Stela Alves can be found on the website http://www.stelaalves.com/

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My gun (Britains) and Lloyd's gunners (Imex)
Lloyd's general (for it is he) cheers on his troops.
Lloyd's infantry disperse into the village and woods.
These chaps had been ordered to take and hold the village. Job done!
Meanwhile the Vulgarian infantry had moved up - as their gunners kept up a steady barrage.
The photo which sums up the game - Steve at the controls of the mighty howitzer.
The Vulgarian left advanced but were being whittled away by enemy gunners as the game drew to a close. An honourable draw was declared!


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Dairy-Livestock Sectors; Food Safety; Crop Insurance; and Secretary Vilsack
Dairy-Livestock Sectors
The Associated Press reported yesterday that, "Hundreds of thousands of America's dairy cows are being turned into hamburgers because milk prices have dropped so low that farmers can no longer afford to feed the animals.
"Dairy farmers say they have little choice but to sell part of their herds for slaughter because they face a perfect storm of destructive economic forces. At home, feed prices are rising and cash-strapped consumers are eating out less often. Abroad, the global recession has cut into demand for butter and cheese exported from the U.S.
"Prices for milk now are about half what it costs farmers to produce the staple, and consumer prices are falling. Unless the market can be bolstered, industry officials project that more than 1.5 million of the nation's 9.3 million milking cows could be slaughtered this year as dairy operators look to cut costs and generate cash."


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Wonderware Alarm Adviser
Providing the Right Advice to Improve Operator Efficiency
Wonderware Alarm Adviser is scalable, web-based alarm analysis software that helps you discover nuisance alarms in the process system through interactive visual analysis. It provides a single means of identifying frequent, standing, fleeting and consequential alarms, and enabling companies to monitor key performance indicators of their existing alarm system.
With a dashboard for instant diagnosis of alarms, causes and consequences, Alarm Adviser can help you identify conditions which may impact plant safety and improve operator effectiveness while reducing system management costs.
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National camping and caravanning week
Enjoy a whole host of outdoor activities whenever you're outdoors
It's your kids chance to get outdoors and explore the wilderness at NCCW.
We can give you the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors even more with our extensive range of caravans and motorhomes! Enjoy all the facilities you could ever want, right at your fingertips. From 4 berths to 6, our ranges can accommodate every need for families of all sizes.
Exploration is a part of life for all children, why not go outside and enjoy yourself, see what you can find!
There are a wide range of discoveries just waiting to be found.
Use your imagination and invent some activities of your own.
Here's a few you may like to try.
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NCCW 30th May to 5th June
National Camping and Caravanning Week (NCCW) is the Club'sannual celebration of camping, caravanning and the great outdoors. This is the club's major annual campaign to get the British public engaged with camping and caravanning, and to raise the profile of the great hobby.
The theme for 2016 follows on from last year's 'Get Kids Camping' and ties in with the research results on the links between camping and education. The theme this year is: Get Kids Outdoors with Camping!


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Residential Price Increase
Effective October 1, 2015, residential retail rates will increase to $60 per month or $550 per year. As many of you know, our last price increase was in February 2014 and this is our third increase in 7 years. Customers on a yearly plan may purchase one additional year of service at the current $…Read more
Keep Our Beaches Beautiful - Webpass Volunteers At Ocean Beach
Last week we dedicated a few hours of our day to keeping Ocean Beach beautiful by becoming park stewards. Ocean Beach is a three-mile stretch of gorgeous San Francisco coastline and popular wildlife. Sadly, the wildlife is endangered by things that don't belong on the beach, which is why Webpass …Read more
Customer Spotlight: Manylabs
Founded in 2011, Manylabs is a nonprofit focused on creating long-lived tools for open science and education. Their new building is coworking space, funded by a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, where scientists and makers are invited to work on project…Read more
3 Apps For Finding Your Smartphone
Have you ever lost your smartphone and wished you had a tracking device? Check out these three apps that will help you locate your Android or iOS devices next time they go missing.
Find My iPhone Install this app on your devices and use any computer to locate your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch…Read more
Until Next Year Comic-Con
Another year has come to a close at Comic-Con, and we had the privilege of delivering our network to many of the offsite events that took place. With over 130,000 people in attendance the costumes, panels, booths, and events all impressed! You might have seen us if you were accessing the WiFi at…Read more
Why We Don't Share
Time and time again people ask why Webpass is not an option in their building. The answer is that Webpass must obtain permission from the property owner to bring our service into the property. Almost all property owners embrace the idea that competition is healthy and having multiple Internet s…Read more
Hello, Mission Valley, San Diego
It's been a busy Summer and it has only just begun! Our San Diego team has been riding the Internet waves and responding to market demands by expanding services to Mission Valley. We entered the San Diego market in 2013, with the idea of making people rethink their Internet by designing a product…Read more
Which Music Streaming Subscription Should You Choose?
With all the streaming options on the market how do you know which one to choose? While most streaming options let you listen to songs for free there is also the option to pay a small nominal fee for some extra perks such as ad-free listening. Here are a few of our favorites!Read more
Customer Spotlight: LUXE
Have you seen the blue-jacketed valet running around town? Keep your eye out because these guys are your ticket to on-demand parking services in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, and Boston. Download the company's iOS or Android app and let them handle the parking for you. LUXE…Read more
Built Before 1995? Get Rewired
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Inauguration Report 2
Posted January 25, 2009 4:56 am (about 4014 days ago)
More tales from the street during the 56th Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies for Barack Obama. Check out Days 1-3 here.
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Inauguration Report 1
Posted January 24, 2009 4:08 am (about 4015 days ago)
A frontline report from Barack Obama's inauguration as the 44th President of the United States. Although I never realistically thought I'd be able to do real time updates, I'm finally getting this posted after some intense days in D.C. Celebration is the key word here, but the three survival tips for anyone in attendance would be patience, be ready to stand in long lines, and dress in layers! Considering how many people were in town, I didn't experience any major problems. I knew lots of people coming into town, but with things being so hectic I didn't really plan on seeing too many folks. I started out from the Bay with my friends Ernie and Andrew and bounced around Virginia, DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania over six days. The night before I left I got a call from Congresswoman Barbara Lee's office that they had a ticket to the Swearing-In Ceremony. I was juiced! Back in November, when I bought my plane tickets I really had no idea of what I was going to be getting into, but the experience was nothing short of fantastic. Click here for the photo gallery. More
Oakland Teens Discuss Oscar Grant
Posted January 16, 2009 10:43 am (about 4022 days ago)
Several days have passed since the protests regarding the shooting of Oscar Grant in Oakland, California. But while there has been quite a bit of commentary from all sides of the issue, I thought it would be worth sharing some of the discussion that has taken place in at least one school in east Oakland. This of course, would be the school I work, Oakland Unity High School. Many of our students live in the Fruitvale district, the area in which Grant was shot. I was hoping to post this in a more timely manner, but alas, other duties called. Note that in them time since I wrote this and the time it was posted, there have been major developments, including murder charges against the cop and a second large protest.-Written 1/9/09. More
Amidst the chaos
Posted January 9, 2009 12:57 am (about 4030 days ago)
For those in Oakland, we're in the midst of incredible tensions regarding the shooting of Oscar Grant, an unarmed man, lying face down, by the BART (train) police. As I write this, a series of protests are still happening, but have wound down a bit. Among some of the incidents are the smashing of several store windows and cars being lit on fire. Yet literally in the middle of anger and strife were several dozen youth participating in positive activities and building community, oblivious to the madness of the world.-Written January 7, 2008 around 10:30 PM. More


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Syracuse Heat Pump Repair | Heat Pump Replacement & Installation Services in Syracuse, NY
Over the past few decades, more and more Syracuse home and business owners have turned to heat pumps to provide efficient, effective heating and cooling. At TemperaturePro, we're no strangers to heat pump installation and repair, and we'll be happy to bring our expertise to your home.
How a Heat Pump Works
While heat pumps are relatively new products, they have their origins in the basic cooling cycle invented by Willis Carrier a century ago. As used in a conventional air conditioner, this cooling cycle begins when the system collects heat at the indoor coil, called the evaporator coil. Special chemicals called refrigerants absorb the heat and become gaseous; the system then pumps the refrigerant gas to the outdoor coil, where a special pump called a compressor forces it to become liquid again. This second phase change releases heat outside the home; meanwhile, the liquid refrigerant returns to the indoor coil to collect more heat and repeat the cycle.
Heat pumps work just like air conditioners with one key difference: The cycle is reversible. During the cooling season, the heat pump acts as an air conditioner, pumping heat out of the home to cool things down. During the heating season, the system collects heat from the outdoor air and pumps it inside, warming the home.
Because they depend on the temperature of the outside air, heat pumps are well-suited for areas with fairly mild climates. In particular, they're great choices for many Syracuse homes.
Heat Pump Installation, Maintenance and Repair
Like any HVAC system, heat pumps work best when they're properly sized for the homes they heat and cool. We'll start any replacement or new system installation project with a load calculation to measure your home's heating and cooling needs, then work with you to find a heat pump that can match both of those needs. Proper sizing avoids the uncomfortable temperature changes and maintenance issues that come with an over- or under-sized system.
Because heat pumps stay in operation all year long, regular professional maintenance is strongly recommended. Good home maintenance helps, but most homeowners find that professional service is a wise investment in these dual-use systems. During any maintenance visit, we'll not only clear up any emerging issues that could lead to future repairs but also make calibration adjustments to help your heat pump run at peak efficiency. You'll save money now on your electric bill and even more down the road by avoiding expensive issues.
Even a well-maintained heat pump might run into issues at any time, and whether that's a shutdown during a July heat wave or failure to start during a January cold spell, those issues can put your family at risk. That's why we're available 24 hours a day for emergency heat pump repair. Our flat-rate pricing system means you'll never be surprised by repair costs, and our NATE-certified contractors are fully qualified to fix all makes and models of heat pumps.


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"Georgia on my Mind" was Ray Charles' classic hit, a tune so captivating and warm it felt like a day at the beach. This examiner had the pleasure of even hearing him sing it live at San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel in the early '90s. And many artists have sang it since, from Michael Bolton to Willie Nelson, all evoking the same type of passion and enthusiasm visitors to the Peach State have enjoyed.
While Georgia is multi-varied, with the allure of sexy Savannah justaposed by the pastoral towns leading to Atlanta, it's homogenous in both mood and mindset. People are welcoming, food is delicious (especially the peaches!), and business is hopping here.
First stop, Hotlanta
Something for every traveler exists in Atlanta, but for my money a good first stop is the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum. "Gone With The Wind" is the highest-grossing movie of all time, and the book has been beloved by generations. Enjoy a guided tour and see where Mitchell, who was born in Atlanta in 1900, penned her masterpiece. You'll even see her typewriter and family heirlooms. (Sadly, Mitchell died crossing Peachtree street in 1949, somehow fitting to die so close to where she was born.)
After visiting, check out South City Kitchen in Midtown for some dynamite fried chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. Oversized glass windows and polished copper evoke modern chic, but all set against the aromas of your grandmama's kitchen (if she was born in Georgia). Friendly staff and superb service grace this world-class establishment.
Many hotels are fine, but recommended for new travelers is the Hyatt Regency for both its superior attention to detail (and you!) and its proximity to everything.
Make sure to check out Pitty Pat's Porch for to-die-for gumbo, pecan pie and mint juleps.
Second stop, Washington
Head outside Atlanta about 2-1/2 hours for a sweet drive to this tiny town boasting many antebellum properties as well as National Register of Historic Places such as the Robert Toombs State Historic Site and the Wilkes County Courthouse. Drive around and just let intuition be your guide. If you see a flea market or roadside bar, pop in.
Washington also has a museum where you will find remnants from the days of slavery in this area, a startling and horrific legacy, yet seeing artwork from former slaves is educational and fascinating.
Finally, Athens
The University of Georgia rises like a phoenix from miles of farmland and otherwise nondescript Georgian land dotted by burger shacks and peach vendors.
Known for an outstanding journalism department as well as science professors including Dr. Samantha (Mandy) Joye, who has made remarkable discoveries in the Gulf since the BP oil spill in 2010, the school is well worth a visit. Architecture dates from pre-Civil War times and includes such masterpieces as the President's House on Prince Ave., a Victorian era mansion nicely refurbished by the university in the 1970s, and which is on the National Register of Historic Places.
The town itself boasts plentiful examples of the early Victorian styles, with huge columns and romanesque white columns. Ceilings tend to be high enough to put three people on top of one another and still not reach the top. The city churns with youthful energy juxtaposed by the established presence of longtime residents and professors.
To book a trip to Georgia, visit Expedia and fly out on a Tuesday or a Wednesday to save money. Flying into Atlanta will run Angelenos about $430 roundtrip. Rent a car from Enterprise for about $50 a day and head out to Washington (just under two hours east) and then venture to Athens, just under an hour's drive on US-78 west.
Should your party wish to hit Savannah and check out Paula Deen's Lady and Sons restaurant or the fabulous and sultry inns there, forgo Athens and head directly east to Savannah from Washington (3 hours east.) Note, Miss Dean recommends making reservations in advance.
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Causeway Technologies has been identified as a Key Vendor in the Construction Estimation Software Market, according to the latest Technavio report 2016-2020.
This is a huge achievement for Causeway as the report studies Construction Estimation Software in global markets around the world, including North America, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and India. It focuses on top manufacturers, taking into account production, price, revenue and market share.
The accolade is down to the benefits of Causeway's Estimating software for construction contractors. Causeway Estimating cuts traditional tender enquiry costs by up to 50% while providing enhanced visibility of net cost and value.
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When the final decision is announced on July 18, it is quite possible that names like Dre, Popsicle and Sir Ruel, all from the House of Soca, could be among the 18 advancing to the next stage of Pic o de Crop competition, based on their performance on judging night alone.
When Dre hit the stage, he said he had a lot to get off of his chest, while assuring last year's composer of his music, Sir Don, I Got Dis.
"My standard would never drop because my standard with my lyrics stinging like Don Juan, so you don't have to worry Sir Don," Dre sang.
This, as House of Soca pitched its tent at the St. Leonard's School in Richmond Gap.
Dre went on to look at the West Indies cricket team and their dismal performances. He also looked at last year's Party Monarch competition, in particular what one popular announcer had to say.
In his second number Obesity he sung about the dangers of the chronic non communicable disease and the effect that it was having on Barbadian society.
Sir Ruel is one to watch from among the young brigade, delivering What We Need. In it he says what was needed right now was reflection. "Wake up my people we cannot stay down," he declared. "Shun recklessness, only pursue what we need, Don't ever tempt fate if we are to succeed."
He also sang De Coup, which touched on the exodus of a number of artistes from one of the local tents. He had two solid performances and was immaculate on stage. However it was the performance of former monarch Popsicle which caused the tent to erupt on the night.
In the first half, he brought Fogging, in which he was dressed like a mosquito telling the story of the attempts that were being made to get rid of him. But what brought the show down was his second half presentation.
The one-time calypso monarch was in his element with Dah Don't Bother Me, which looks at the economic situation and some of the ways it can be dealt with. It was a clever piece that earned him an encore.
Popsicle sang "I live at my mother, dah doan bother me, everyday bout I home getting treat like a VIP. So when I see de people in de paper wid tear rolling down their face, I doan worry bout that because I ain't leffing my mudda place."
There were other good performances on the night.
Sammy G did a tribute to the 40 year old Crop Over Festival. She also sang Gem Of The Caribbean Sea.
Sugar Mickard was Looking For Kim and his uptempo The Bees Coming poked fun at some of the personalities on the frontline of local politics.
Malik was also very his entertaining self with The Captain In Charge.The quality show was further enhanced by performances from the highly talented Shakki K, as well as Jimmy Dan, Villain, Honesty, Gallon and Franswaa.


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New exhibit reminds us: The Summer of Love was gay, too
As San Francisco takes a summer-long pause to consider the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, a new exhibition at the GLBT History Museum teases out the queer people and queer stories who were critical to that moment in history — and, in doing so, charts a path from one movement to another.
"I don't think there would have been that latter-day (queer) history without what happened in 1967," says Joey Cain, the exhibit's curator. "The idea of the pursuit of the authentic self was, I think, essential. ... That so formed and so freed up space that you were able to have larger liberation movements."
In an effort to illustrate this point — and, more broadly, tell queer histories that don't often get told — Cain has gathered photographs, film stills, writings and other printed ephemera for what he calls "Lavender-Tinted Glasses: A Groovy Gay Look at the Summer of Love, 1967." The exhibition, which will be up through Sept. 27, tells its story by focusing acutely on four big names: poet Allen Ginsberg, singer Janis Joplin, filmmaker Kenneth Anger and perhaps the least known of the four, philosopher Gavin Arthur.
One photograph shows Joplin, hair just slightly windblown, serene and smiling. It's a quiet moment, the sort that isn't often highlighted in her biography. "You see the humanity in her, I think," Cain says. Another shows Ginsberg dancing, hands in the air, to the Grateful Dead. "It just symbolizes so much of what that period was," Cain says. "There was this sort of ecstasy, this celebration, but there was a serious element to it."
These sorts of personal moments are presented alongside examples of their work. There are a speech by Ginsberg, stills from Anger's psychedelic avant-garde films, and bits of Arthur's astrological and philosophical writings as they appeared in issues of the San Francisco Oracle.
The Oracle, which Cain describes as "the major repository in writing of the great high ideals that were being developed in the Haight" at the time, is also featured prominently. It wasn't a gay publication, Cain says, but it did act as a "vehicle" for the sorts of concepts that would greatly inform the coming gay liberation movement. Ideas around the authentic self and free love and sexual freedom filled its pages.
Given the way marginalized histories are so rarely kept safe or recorded at all, Cain says he had some trouble pulling the exhibit together. "I wanted to get down to the people who were there on the ground, and it's been a little hard to do that."
So he's hoping the exhibit will help bring more queer people and their stories out into the open, especially those of people of color and transgender individuals. If that happens, he says, he's ready to record them. "This is always about recovering the stories that haven't been written down, that haven't been told."
Ryan Kost is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: email@example.com Twitter: @RyanKost
Lavender-Tinted Glasses: On display through Sept. 27 at the GLBT History Museum, 4127 18th St., S.F. Admission is $5.


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The Janome Rotary Even Foot Set is a nifty little tractor foot with five attachments. It's like a little sewing machine tank rolling over your fabric. By switching out the attachments, you can use it for: blind hemming, joining, attaching bias binding, making rolled hems, even matching stripes and plaids or keeping plush fabrics like polar fleece from shifting. I think if I delved a little deeper into all the possibilities, I might be able to figure out how to use it to bake a cake.
Although produced by and for Janome, the foot can be used on most sewing machines that accommodate snap-on feet.
The foot and its five attachments come in a handy little plastic case so you can keep track of them.
There are fairly detailed instructions included in the box, and Janome also has some videos online that show some of the techniques in action. I'm going to walk you through the techniques I tested and a few of the additional tips I discovered along the way.
The foot all by itself
The tractor feed on the Rotary Even Foot moves the layers of fabric in perfect sync with your machine's feed dogs.
This makes it a dandy choice when you are trying to match stripes or plaids.
Or, trying to keep plush fabrics like fleece from shifting. I used a stretch stitch; the finished seam lays nice and flat, and I can stretch it without distorting the fabric.
The blind hem attachment
Loosen the screw on the foot and slide the blind hem guide into place. After a bit of trial and error... heavy on the error. I found that aligning the guide in between the two red lines on the foot gave me the most consistent results. You do need to have a blind hem stitch on your machine, and you also need to know how to do the "fold-fold again-and then fold back" technique to set up the hem for stitching. If you haven't tried this technique before, take a look at our blind hem tutorial. We are using a traditional blind hem foot in the tutorial, but the folding and set up of the hem is exactly the same as what you need to do to use the Rotary Even Foot.
You can also use the blind hem attachment to join together two flat pieces, such as two pieces of lace or two pieces of ribbon, which is what I did. This would be a fun technique to create an interesting piece to use as the focal point of a pillow front or as an inset to the front of a bodice.
As above with the regular blind hem, make sure the guide is centered between the two red lines. Align your two pieces of fabric or trim so the guide runs between them. Choose a zig zag or decorative stitch with a wide left-right swing. Set the stitch to its maximum width.
The bias tape attachment
Keeping bias tape even so you can be guaranteed to catch both sides can certainly be a challenge. Solving that challenge is the best thing about about this attachment. However, you can't turn a corner with it in place, so it's best on long straight edges that need binding or big circles, like a round tablecloth or tree skirt.
Loosen the screw again and switch to the bias tape attachment. It just slides into place and then you tighten the screw. With all these attachments, you need to tighten the screw when the foot is off the machine or, if the foot is on the machine, when the presser foot is up.
I found it easier to start the bias tape into the foot with it off the machine. I then snapped the foot into place and slid the raw edge of the fabric into position.
The instructions that come with the foot also suggest spending some time adjusting the guide and testing the needle drop to get the seam running as close to the fold as possible. This is kind of 'futzy' work, but I think it's worth the hassle. I was impressed I could keep my stitching so close to the edge. I started with a straight stitch and then switched to a decorative stitch.
You could even set the guide to allow you to stitch across the fold with a decorative stitch, which would be a cool-looking embellishment. The Janome video on this technique shows a sample of this option.
The rolled hem attachment
The set comes with three sizes of attachments for rolled hems: ½", ¾" and 1".
Like the bias tape attachment above, you can't turn a corner with the attachment in place, but that's really the case with any kind of rolled hem foot.
However, according to my much-more-clever sewing pal, Michele Mishler it can be done. Here's her personal tip:
The first side is sewn to the end and removed from the foot. For the second side, the hem is finger pressed into place. Using a needle and thread, insert the needle through all layers at the starting point. Machine stitch from the beginning, using the doubled thread to 'pull' the starting point under the foot until the feed dogs can grip the fabric unassisted. Once the hem is started, insert it into the rolled hem attachment and continue to the end.
I used the ½" attachment for my test. To start, I cut about 3/8" off the corner of my fabric and then pressed a ¼" hem. Then, I took the hemmed fabric to the machine and rolled it over another ¼" to feed it into the foot.
Unlike the bias tape attachment, with these attachments, I thought it was easier to put it on the machine first and then feed in my fabric.
Like the bias tape attachment, spend the time to adjust the guide and test the needle drop. I aligned the fold of my fabric with the left red guide line (of the double guide lines on the foot). Using a standard straight stitch, I was impressed with how close to the edge I could sew and how even it kept the line. It did help to hold up the fabric a little to help feed the roll through the foot.


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The Americas. The New World. All of these names are valid. Here, you'll find both North America and South America, which makes up most of the western hemisphere.
Both American Continent and their islands make up 28.4% of Earth's land area, and 8% of its area overall. The American Cordillera is the most consistent topography here. It is a distant span of mountains that run along the west coast. Eastern America is home to many large river basins.
These include the Amazon, the St. Lawrence River, the Great Lakes basin, the Mississippi River, and La Plata. Stretching over 8,700 miles from both north to south, it is no surprise that the area experiences a variety of temperatures and ecology. From freezing temperatures in the Arctic tundra of Northern Canada and Alaska to the dense, tropical rain forests in Central and South America.
In a period beginning 17,000-42,000 years ago, human settlement began in America. These settlers were from Asia and were also followed by a second migration of Na-Dene speakers. Around 3500 BCE, an Inuit migration to the neo-Arctic region completed the American indigenous settlement.
Leif Ericson, a Norse explorer, is the first European settler. However, finding the New World similar to his homeland, he abandoned the colonies. The famous voyages of Christopher Columbus occurred in 1492 to 1502. These voyages led to the Columbian exchange between Old World powers and the Americas.
Sadly, goods were not all that was exchanged. Diseases hailing from both Europe and Africa wiped out entire tribes of indigenous peoples, leaving the land open to European colonization. These new residents included indentured servants, slaves imported from Africa, and also a mass migration of European citizens.
The American Revolution in 1776 began the decolonization of America. Now, the New World is many independent countries. Currently, almost all of the population of the Americas resides in independent countries; however, some common traits remain, including a tendency towards Christianity, and the use of Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese.
Over 1 billion residents live in this region, with over 65% of the population in its three most populous countries, The United States, Brazil, and Mexico. São Paulo, Mexico City, New York City, Buenos Aires and Los Angeles are also all cities with high populations.
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While this website is currently geared towards the Finnish people who are interested in starting an e-commerce business or in becoming more successful online store owners, we also have some content in English for those who are looking for information related to opening or running an ecommerce business.
Some English language pages for those interested in ecommerce information:
The cheapest ecommerce platform - This page talks about launching an ecommerce business extremely cheaply.'
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The club doesn't have a postcode, so the nearest one is NE30 4DB which is the Spanish battery car park. Just before you get there you cross a little bridge – turn left directly after the bridge down the slope to the beach and the club is there
By road:
From Newcastle or from the A19, pick up the A1058 Coast Road and head east until you reach the coast. Turn right towards Tynemouth and head along the coast, keeping the sea on your left. When you reach the Priory and clock tower, turn left and head down the hill to the beach.
By Metro:
Leave Tynemouth station as if you were heading for the village or beach, heading left around King's School. Cross Allendale Place between Lloyds bank and the Land Of Green Ginger, and head straight down Front Street, passing the Co-Op and the Salutation Inn on your right. When you reach the Priory and clock tower, turn right and head down the hill to the beach.


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On December 21, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved a 100% Freeport exemption for E-commerce Fulfillment Centers in Fulton County. This allows inventory of e-commerce distribution centers to be fully exempted from Fulton County ad valorem (property) taxes.
On November 8, 57% of Fulton County voters approved expansion of Freeport Exemptions as allowed by HB 935, adopted by the General Assembly in 2016. Across the state, growth in e-commerce is expected to attract more companies to local communities. Fulton County's extensive logistic network, availability of land and a skilled workforce make it an attractive location for many businesses, including E-Commerce businesses.
"The Freeport Tax Exemption is expected to ignite job growth in Fulton County by targeting the e-commerce industry that will be a vital economic engine for decades to come," says Fulton County District 1 Commissioner and Commission Vice-Chairman Liz Hausmann. "This new incentive will make Fulton County very attractive to this industry of the future." Vice Chairman Hausmann serves as the Board of Commissioners' Executive Sponsor for Economic Opportunity priority area.
"This exemption is a great incentive that will continue attracting companies to Fulton County and spur economic development," said Fulton County Chairman John Eaves. "Business investment translates into jobs and tax dollars that benefit all of us."
Fulton County already offers 100% Freeport Tax Exemption for several categories of goods, including:
"With the expansion of the Freeport Exemption, Fulton County will maintain its position as the leading destination for E-commerce jobs and investment", said Al Nash, CEO of Select Fulton.
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Amy Gillet Gran Fondo:
I opted to ride with the boys from Baum rather than try and help Timmy. A bit soft, but a delightful way to spend a sunny spring morning.
We cruised the Great Ocean Road, a few pushes oh the rolling hills, but generally the pace was genial.
Once we turned off towards Forrest and the main climb of the day began, the gloves came off... the jersey was unzipped, and arm warmers were pushed down. Nick rode off at a pace no one else was willing to try and hold. David and I set about limiting the damage, I set the pace to start, then he pulled through halfway up.
Not long after that photo I realised Dave's pace was slowly but surely ramping my HR up. I'd had it pegged at 175 bpm, by the time I fell off his wheel it was in the high 180's. Moments later Jimmy caught me and we finished off the climb and waited for Jeff, Darren and Steve.
Steve rode straight through (and on to "win" the day), Darren rode up somewhat worse for wear and from then on we took turns to ensure he'd make the end and more importantly, that Prue wouldn't yell at us.
D: 120.9km
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Posted: July 30th, 2013.
Daring, striking, dazzling, bold – these are just some of the words that fashion magazines use to describe the choker. While it used to be reserved for nights out on the town, this stunning neckpiece has hit the wedding world with a metallic bang. The challenge however is to choose and wear a choker that flatters your neck without making it look double the size.
First off you need to evaluate your neck, both length and width-wise. If you're blessed with a long slender neck, you can pull of a choker with more detail and gems, whereas someone with a shorter or wider neck should opt for a simple statement piece.
Chokers tend to steal the spotlight, hence it's best paired with an understated yet elegant gown that will complement the bold simplicity of the choker. Positioned either on or just above the collarbone, a choker immediately highlights a slender neckline – ideal if you want to draw attention away from large hips or other problem areas below.
One must also keep in mind that the more skin you leave bear around the choker, the more striking and eye-catching it will be. It's therefore important to choose a neckline that doesn't compete with the necklace but rather puts it on display – strapless, sweetheart, deep V-neck or scoop necks are just examples of necklines that can work beautifully.
In terms of other bridal accessories, feel free to pair the choker with a chunky bracelet or a pair of earrings – dangling chandeliers for a dramatic look and studs for something a bit more relaxed. Finally, complete the look with smoky eyes or ruby red lips for a look that will melt him at the knees.
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India Signals Its Position
'World of Wall Street had certainly ended' – The Financial Express.
India called on the world body to use its universality to coordinate an international response, which is crucial to overcoming the crisis.
During a discussion on the annual report of UN chief Ban Ki-moon, Indian Ambassador Nirupam Sen attacked the Secretariat for ignoring the economic crisis that is now "crushing" the poor around the globe and for lacking any vision for the future or how the organisation could help developing countries deal with the serious looming challenges.
The 'Relevance' Of UN
The value of the of this criticism of the UN, is clearly symbolic – to signal India's position of a broad based, multi lateral financial system, based on equity.
Kamal Nath had suggested a multi-lateral body to manage the world financial system – unlike the closed, extractive Bretton Woods system.
Without The G-7
It may be a good idea to move this system, with out the G-7 to start with – and invite them at a later stage, along with the rest of the world. The entire value, of the bankrupt G-7, will be delays, improve their bargaining position with false representations – and continue with systems for transfer of earnings from poor to the West.
The Twin Pits
The West already has two systems in place. The Euro and the Dollar-IMF-World Bank troika. They dont need us – as they keep telling us. Let us take their word.
The 2ndlook model for a Third currency Bloc is ready. Join in to review, participate, critique and develop the First Cut. While the need for a new global reserve currency has been evident, there is very little in the public sphere. The speed of events has clearly caught the BRICS and Third World napping – and unprepared. But, not 2ndlook – who, from the very beginning, proposed that the world should stop clinging to the Dollar-Euro skirts.
October 8, 2008 at 12:18 pm
From the article "Sen said, adding that the free market, like free love, had come to an end. "
I agree with the other points made by Sen,but the above remark shows the dangers of such rhetoric.No free market existed in the US. Assuming that crony capitalism is the same as free markets is a serious problem.
Supporters of free market dont agree with the behaviour of the US free markets at all -which is essentially corporatism.
Sen betrays his leaning towards socialistic tendencies with such uninformed rhetoric.
October 10, 2008 at 11:10 am
I agree that what we have today is a system where big corporations in concert with academia and governments call the shots, pillaging and getting rich at the cost of the poor.. But I have NO faith at all that the current Indian leadership has any clue about what to do.
Here is one of them ,Vyalar Ravi,asking for an Asian system since he finds both socialism and capitalism reprehensible:
And his grand wisdom: ""The absence of regulation can and does create a moral hazard," he said, adding, "the menace of forward trading in commodities or short selling in stock market" posed a grave risk to the sustainability of markets"
This is laughable and needs to be treated with derision.Its like shooting the messenger.He is really saying that the futures market and a bunch of short sellers are killing the world economy?. Why doesnt he blame Greenspan?.Why doesnt he blame the greed of the wall street .Why doesnt he blame profligate governments worldwide?.That is the moral hazard in the system -the govt itself is a big part of it.
Our current leaders havent learnt any lessons at all.
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Youtube Fanfest 2015 (Singapore): Youtube Creators Here To Inspire
For those who weren't aware, Youtube FanFest was back here in Singapore at *SCAPE last weekend. Debuted two years ago, the Youtube FanFest is an event where international YouTube stars rub shoulders with local talent from Singapore and around Asia to perform, collaborate and meet new friends.
The YouTube FanFest gave fans the chance to attend live chats, performances, creative workshops and meet & greets with the YouTube creators at *SCAPE. This year, YouTube turns 10, and with over 30 famous content creators (music, comedy, beauty and fashion), the FanFest has the largest crew to date! I was honoured to be invited to attend the press conference and the opening ceremony of the event. While I don't usually cover events, the FanFest has a special meaning to me. It is an event where many recognized YouTube content creators come together, know each other and try to work together. As someone who had tried dabbling in Youtube Videos and Vlogs, I know how difficult it is to be doing the content creating, filming and editing all by myself. What's more, number of views determines how popular you are. I've lost hope, given up but this is an opportunity for me to get inspired by the successful YouTubers again. Gautam Anand, Director of Content and Operations, YouTube Asia-Pacific, even shared with us something I've never thought of – The first Ever Youtube video to be uploaded.
Pretty awkward huh? Haha…Unlike Facebook (where I remember how we had to set an account, get profile pictures, post pictures, play games), I'm not exactly sure how YouTube crept into our lives. But all I know now, especially locally, TV is no longer the only channel for people to reach out to the masses. You can be popular just from home (or the zoo).
Jasper Donat, CEO of Branded, producers of YouTube FanFest also shared with us how they added creative workshops this time round so that they can develop more YouTube stars of the future!
How To Create An Impression
Since this is a FanFest revolving around YouTube and videos, I thought I will present the bulk of my experiences via YouTube videos too! As I understand that the YouTube FanFest has a channel where they will upload the events and programs, I decided to give the press conference a twist by adding some personal touch.
This video pretty much showcase every single creators who spoke during the Press Conference (even Jianhao's team which I didn't manage to catch as I thought they would be coming to the front – my fault). While I had a friend who advise me to make it shorter by removing some of the "boring" ones, I decided to keep them all, as it's really a video about the Press Conference and not about who's the best! We can learn something from every thing we attend as long as we try to!
FanGirl Moments
I don't exactly know ALL of them during the Press Conference, but now I really do. While I did take a lot of pictures (selfies especially) with the YouTubers, I thought I won't flood the article with the photos but just selected few. If I have to choose a YouTube Idol, it will have to be the Wong Fu Productions. (because I get a team of them instead of just 1 :P) Like many, I learnt about them through "Strangers, Again", something which touched my heart deeply because I've just experienced something similar at that point of time. I like how their content touches the heart instead of jumping onto bandwagons and doing what everyone does – parodies and list videos.
Bubzbeauty and Michelle Phan are perhaps the two top beauty YouTubers whom I follow, thanks to my make-up artist friend. While Michelle goes for the elegance, Bubz (or Lindy) is really fun to watch, and watching her get married, get pregnant and then childbirth, it really felt like growing up with someone.
Street Challenge: This Or That?
So after meeting them at the YouTube press conference, I decided to do an impromptu challenge show and try to get to speak to them within a short period of time!
Well, I didn't really manage to catch many of them, so here's the full list of performers over the 3-4 days event:
All India Bakchod, Benjamin Kheng, Cheokboard Studios, Grizzle Grind Crew, Kurt Hugo Schneider, Last Day Production, Night Owl Cinematics by Ryan Sylvia, The Fung Brothers, The Sam Willows, Timothy De La Ghetto, BB Tran, Bie The Ska, Bubzbeauty, Dee Kosh, DMingThing, Gentle Bones, Jakarta BeatBox, Jason Chen, Jianhao Tan, JinnyBoyTV, Macy Kate, Munah & Hirzi, Naomi Neo, Noah Yap , Paperbug TV, Pho Dac Biet, ShiGGa Shay, Tiffany Alvord, Tosh Rock, Tree Potatoes, Wah Banana and Wong Fu Productions
Once again, thanks for the opportunity to the FanFest and hopefully, one day, I can be part of it! 🙂
The YouTube FanFest in Singapore is supported by the Singapore Tourism Board and held in association with HP and *SCAPE.
For more information, check out www.youtubefanfest.com/sg or YouTube FanFest Channel!
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My SON would have loved this event.
He goes on and on about the YouTube stars he follows – Wah banana etc etc. I just roll my eyes, mostly 😉
I really admire people that have talent in doing video and posting it in YouTube. I myself have an account in YouTube but I only use it in uploading videos of my kids activities in school or my activities together with my colleagues.
I have always seen youtubers covering this event I am glad that yo enjoyed the Fanfest!
So many famous you tubers ! I know of a few youtube events here in malaysia but i've never been to one yet
Looks like you had a lot of fun! Huge fan of Youtube and so far, I haven't attended any event for them though.
Wow, that seems like a fun and enjoyable event. I'm not sure if we also have such an event here in our country. But if ever we have, I do hope to join and experience a Youtube Fanfest soon 🙂
I am not aware that there is a YouTube Fan Fest, I hope something like this happens here in Thailand.
Yeah! It was a great experience and learning listening to the inspiring story by the YouTubers. I am glad that I met you there too. Hope to attend it again next year.
Oh my Gosh! I reacted so hard when I saw Phil and Wes. I love Wong Fu. It must be a nice experience to meet with everyone.
Sounds like such a fun event! How nice that you got to attend and meet so many of your YouTube idols. Looks like you had a great time!
Thanks for sharing that very first Youtube video. Internet streaming videos are very much part of our daily lives now. Youtube is a revolutionary idea, and I am glad we are in this generation who can enjoy its various benefits. – Fred
Wow. this must be a lovely experience meeting youtubers as you feel so connected looking at those videos posted by them.something similar to meet fellow bloggers.
Youtube is really popular now and yes, we barely noticed Youtube creeping into our life. It's nice to attend a fanfest like this.
Amazing, you met bubz!!! I like her too… heee~~
There are also many other youtubers that I haven seen before.. Time to go check out their channel~~
It must have been so amazing meeting all these personalities and deepening your knowledge about YouTube! We need more events like this to happen in Manila! 😀
I am not aoninti youtube video makong. But i have friend who is doing this. If he can attend, i think he will be very happy!
Wow, it's great to meet with the YouTubers you just watch on YouTube. I only know some of them. Wong Fu Productions always keeps me entertained.
This is a great event! Hope Youtube sets up a similar event in the Philippines. Looks like you had so much fun!
Now I'm wondering if Youtube holds events like this one here in Manila. It would be great if they did!
wow, fungbros and kurt was there too! i love their youtube videos, especially kurt. this guy is so talented!
Awesome event, I love youtube! I wish we had events like this here.
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Aug. 2013 To-Do List: Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
Aphids, borers, caterpillars, green fruit beetles, grubs, whiteflies, spider mites (to name only a few) are active and in need of control this month. Before grabbing a broad-spectrum insecticide, identify which insects are causing the problem and research the best options, preferably ones that won't kill beneficial insects, such as honeybees. Nematodes are especially active in warm soils. If you planted marigolds early in the season, you'll be pleased to know they attract root knot nematodes and kill them with a natural chemical they produce. (Nematodes also do not like a humus-rich soil.)
The heat and dry air have caused a true decline in the garden. Even heat tolerant plants are wilting by noon. If they are not receiving regular irrigation, they will be lost. Containers may need to be watered at least twice a day. Always water deeply but allow the surface to dry out between waterings. In fire season, consider replacing flammable mulches with stone products. Keep the area around your home well irrigated and pruned.
Vegetables / Fruits
• Jobs in the vegetable garden this month include watering, harvesting, weed and pest control.
• Keep everything picked clean to keep the plants productive. Can, freeze or dehydrate the produce for winter use.
• Start seeds for cool season crops this month. Celery and all members of the cabbage family will be ready to go into the garden by the end of September.
• Do not feed your deciduous fruit trees in August, or they won't achieve dormancy before cold weather.
• Mature fruit trees in the interior valleys need two or three deep waterings a month during the growing season if there's no rain. Along the coast, once or twice a month should be plenty.
• Pick corn when the silks are crisp and brown and the kernels have a milky juice in them.
• As you continue to fertilize roses, scratch the nutrients lightly into the soil. Continue treating for pests and disease.
• Cut back roses lightly during the final week of August to promote a great fall bloom. Remove suckers sprouting below the bud union.
• Cut to the ground stems of daylilies and agapanthus that have finished blooming.
• Plant Meyer hybrid alstroemerias (Peruvian lillies) for fall. They are easy to grow, less invasive than other types, and more heat tolerant.
• Fertilize biennials such as dianthus with fish emulsion at weekly intervals this month.
Trees / Shrubs
• Fire resistant trees are those less flammable than cedars, eucalyptus, palms and pines. They include: Chinese banyan, crape myrtle, ginkgo, jacaranda, live oak, and sweet gum, to name a few. If you plan on adding trees this fall, order now.
• Remove low-hanging branches of mature trees so the canopies are high off the ground in case of fire. Always keep branches at least 10 feet from the roof and wooden decks on your house.
• Young trees and trees growing in sandy soil need frequent watering this month.
• Water sprouts are straight, whip-like shoots that grow from the base of the trunk and vertically from branches in the centers of mature fruit trees. As soon as you see this growth, cut it flush to the tree. If not removed, it will compromise the strength of the tree.
• Warm-season grasses look their best this month (Bermuda, St .Augustine, zoysia). Cool season grasses look their worst (fescue, annual rye grass, Kentucky bluegrass).
• Water warm season grasses deeply and infrequently, feeding every four to six weeks. Let cool season grasses go dormant. Follow the manufacturer's directions when fertilizing. Overfeeding will stress the turf.
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The Federal Government has announced $3.1 million funding for a national project to train the next generation of biomedical researchers to create and develop the skills and technology within Australia to deliver personalised medicines.
The Australian Research Council-funded training centre is a joint venture between The University of Melbourne, The University of Western Australia, Monash University, CSIRO, National University of Singapore and 16 partner organisations including several biotech companies.
Associate Professor Kevin Pfleger, from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, said the industrial transformation training centre would bring together some of Australia's brightest young researchers in the biotech field to train under the nation's foremost scientists.
"It will also provide some of Australia's most promising small-to-medium enterprises as well as larger, more established companies with a world-leading commercial advantage in developing therapeutic treatments," he said.
According to the ARC application, the centre has considerable potential to deliver multiple economic and health benefits, through its goals to:
- Develop breakthrough technology for new industrial applications in cell/organ-on-a-chip;
- Train highly skilled biomedical scientists in entrepreneurship to underpin growth in innovation;
- Increase industry engagement among established leading innovators in academia;
- Create opportunities for ground-level entry to emerging personalised medicine-based industries; and
- Address gaps in the Australian capability for therapeutics innovations to translate to the market.
The application said researchers had made spectacular scientific progress in recent years in devising ways to deliver lifesaving medicines, leading to a near future where personalised and rapid delivery of these medicines on a mass scale was likely to become standard of care.
One of the most exciting developments to enable this future scenario lies in organ-on-a-chip technology – miniaturised devices that emulate the activities of entire organs, it said.


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Read the remaining entries from Roofless Records, Bleeding Palm and Crossfade's road trip diary.
Voice of the Valley Noise Rally Report #3
Pentress, WV
Our journey was long, arduous, strange and had already brought us to the doorstep of Dixieland, and the middle of Mountainland Nowhere, West Virginia.
Before we left Miami, Rat Bastard had explained that the first night of Voice of the Valley Noise Rally is almost always the best. Because as the weekend unfolds, party-slash-camping fatigue slips itself around the neck of fun like a bummed-out noose.
After bedtime "campfire songs" from Rat's Laundry Room Squelchers (who closed the first night of the Rally with their signature sonic pandemonium), we slept through the night and awoke to the stunning morning grandeur of Indian Meadows. Every direction you looked, you saw hills, mountains, valleys. Unless you were looking at the creek. (In that case, you saw the creek.)
As morning hikes concluded and the last of the firepit-brewed coffee was imbibed, various performers began setting up around the property to play impromptu sets. A popular spot was an elevated pavilion that rained down sound on the flowing landscapes below.
The first official set of the day came from Twilight Memories of the Three Suns who kicked off Day Two by performing in the aforementioned creek.
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The crux of TMOTTS is otherworldy spectacles and ritual performance. Their actions produce sound, but simply listening does not impart the whole experience. Watching this four-person collective flop around, slap drums on the surface of the water, and generally act like cultish pagan weirdos, left us stymied for a response. At first glance, the set seemed something like site-specific performance art. At second glance, the whole thing seemed kind of stupid. But that sooned transitioned to a third glance that combined the first two and added an element of "this is fucking hilarious."
Angels in America performed an eerie set of pulsing electronics and ghostly vocals that quickly turned into true human caterwauling. One V.O.V. attendee declared it to be the "best Witchhouse set ever." Hmmm.
Jerk's lead singer (yes, believe it or not, this was an act even your auntie could identify as a band) covered himself in what appeared to be baby powder before the ensemble launched into a pummeling hardcore-noise-rock set.
As the evening developed, Crossfade started to receive varying reports regarding assorted psychedelic self-experiments undertaken by V.O.V. attendees.
Snortable DMT was allegedly on the scene, though a source from Philadelphia reported the experience to be underwhelming compared to the drug's intense reputation.
A fellow Floridian reported taking so much Molly that her vision sped-up enough to allow her to see ghosts wandering around the hill stage.
Something called Yopo was available in abundance and a source from Pittsburgh reported that it was like going to the psychedelic dentist
Crossfade cannot imagine what the privileged few who had their psychic plaque scraped away saw when they watched Clang Quartet.
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While Evangelical art may often be discounted for dubious motives (i.e. Are you trying to make art? Or are you trying to convert?), the completely unique hyper-spectacle of CQ demands attention. Supplemented by occasional solo percussion, the Clang experience rests on elaborately designed racket-making props, signs, and imagery that lead the viewer through Scotty Irving's -- the Quartet's lone actual member -- road to accepting Jesus Christ.
As Day Two came to a close, the googly-eyed masses made their way back to the campgrounds to set a couch on fire. In the morning, our aforementioned Florida source reported that around sunrise she could have sworn she heard, "The hills are alive with the sound of music..." blaring through the canyons.
Stay tuned to Crossfade for more on our trip to Voice of the Valley Noise Rally 2011.
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Corporation (NYSE:GHM), a global business that designs, manufactures
and sells critical equipment for the oil refining, petrochemical, power
and defense industries, today announced that it received two orders
totaling approximately $6.6 million, both for the petrochemical industry
in the U.S. Gulf Coast. Equipment delivery for both orders is planned
for the first half of fiscal 2020 and both will add to fiscal 2019
The first order is for a Texas-based ethylene cracking plant within the
Company's installed base, replacing and upgrading steam surface
condensers that Graham installed 25 years ago. The new condensers will
provide more corrosion resistant material. Graham was well positioned to
win this order as the supplier of the original equipment.
The second order is for new petrochemical capacity at a Texas-based
plant producing fuel additives that reduce automobile emissions. Graham
will provide a process vacuum condenser.
James R. Lines, Graham's President and Chief Executive Officer,
commented, "Low-cost natural gas, serving as the primary feedstock to
the petrochemical industry, is supporting massive investments in North
America that began in full force with the first wave about five years
ago. We are identifying projects for both new capacity and revamping of
existing facilities to improve output and operational performance. We
believe both of these projects are part of a second wave of
petrochemical investment in the region."
He concluded, "While we don't anticipate that the second wave will be as
strong as the first, we believe we are well positioned to benefit from
these petrochemical investments which we believe are part of a
multi-year campaign. As previously disclosed, we project that Graham
will realize strong revenue growth in fiscal 2019 and we are now further
encouraged that we are also filling backlog for fiscal 2020."
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ejectors, vacuum pumping systems, surface condensers and vacuum systems.
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specialty machining company. Graham supplies components used inside
reactor vessels and outside containment vessels of nuclear power
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applications such as metal refining, pulp and paper processing, water
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globe and its equipment is installed in facilities from North and South
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Since I've started student life anew, my week as a foodie is firmly divided: on weekends, I relish every free moment I have to cook, and I go big: casseroles, pizzas, extensive raw entrees, and even the occasional baking venture. During the week, I have four priorities:
- Portability
- Ease
- Taste
- Health
I want food that'll nourish me quickly and feed my brain; that's easy to make and transport, and that tastes great. So far my lunches and dinners have been marinated kale salads (of course), raw collard wraps, leftover cups of soup and stew, almond butter and raw strawberry jam sandwiches on sprouted grain bread, and—when I have a little time to eat and don't mind more mess—a nutrient dense salad. But I'm not just hungry at lunchtime and dinnertime; there seems to be a direct correlation between the number of physics problem sets I do, and my appetite. So snacks are quickly becoming a priority, and my goal is to come up with snack ideas that meet all of those criteria.
The following snack succeeds. It's portable, easy to make, delicious, and packed with vital nutrition in the form of healthy fats, Vitamins E, B1, and B5, and protein. It's also a good source of iodine, which most of us tend to skimp on in our diets. Best of all, and unlike most of my snacks, it's not sweet: it's a savory snack, and a welcome break from raw bars, fruit, and trail mix. Behold, the nori cigar:
These guys are inspired by a snack item at Bonobos. When Ricki visited NYC, she was so impressed with Bonobos raw nori cigars that she created a version of them over at her blog, Diet, Dessert & Dogs. Today, I offer you mine, made with a super simple (and versatile) sunflower seed pate.
Raw Nori Cigars (Raw, vegan, gluten free, soy free)
Yields up to 10
For the cigars:
- 5 sheets raw, untoasted nori
- 1 recipe gingery sunflower pate, below
Gingery Sunflower Seed Pate (Raw, vegan, gluten free)
Yields about 1 1/2 cups
1 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, soaked for at least 1 hr
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp tahini
1 1/2 tbsp Bragg's liquid aminos
1 tiny garlic clove, minced (optional)
1/4 tsp powdered ginger (more if you like the taste)
Black pepper to taste
Handful chopped scallions (optional)
1) Place all ingredients in a food processor and run motor till it's relatively smooth.
2) With motor running, drizzle in enough water for the pate to be thick, but easy to spread (careful not to add too much!).
To assemble cigars:
Cut a sheet of nori in half. Spread each half with two generous dollops of pate:
Using a knife or spatula (I used an inverted spatula—great kitchen tool, if you don't have one), spread the pate in a thin, even layer over the nori:
Beginning at the shorter end of the sheet, roll the nori carefully up to make a single cigar:
Keep working with all of the nori, until you've got about 8 or 10 cigars:
These guys are so easy to cut in half and transport! And in spite of their convenience, they make a nice presentation:
I recommend these for all of the snackers among you. And keep in mind that they'll also be a perfect component of a nutrient dense salad; just chop two or three up and arrange them over your greens!
And now, for the third installment in my week of "Go Pack!" recipes.
Two days ago, you guys got my semi-raw three layer dip:
Which, I realized this week, makes for an awesome salad-topper:
Today, I'm asking you to recycle the delicious jicama-mango salsa (and you ought to have a little bit leftover after you make your three layer dip) for a soup garnish.
Raw soup isn't exactly the sort of thing I usually serve to guests. I love the stuff, but it's a little far left of center on the foodie spectrum. Nevertheless, a lot of popular soups are chilled: gazpacho is the most notable example! And the following soup, while very simple, has never steered me wrong with friends (or even when I feed myself). It's the most basic of all of my avocado based soups, and it's also my favorite.
Avocado Soup with Lime (Raw, Vegan, Gluten Free)
Serves 4
3 ripe avocadoes
4 cups of water or coconut water
3 tbsp lime juice
A few sprigs parsley
1 tbsp mellow white miso
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Dash cayenne pepper
Optional: Salsa of choice for garnish
Blend all ingredients in a blender on high. If you find that it's too thick (this will happen if you use giant avocados), add 1/2-1 cup additional water, till the texture is perfect.
Pour soup into glasses, and top with your salsa.
What makes this Super Bowl worthy? The fact that there's green and yellow in the dish.
No, I kid. It's easy. It's tasty. It's a little spicy. It's a raw, vegan dish that feels totally accessible. It's a fun alternative to guac.
And it's very pretty. My idea for how you'd serve this to company is to pour it into shot glasses and spoon your salsa on—avocado shooters!
On that note, I have other great game eats to contemplate, some homework to master, and a weekend in DC to look forward to. Night all.


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This week's freebie: How to convince business travelers to stay longer with a targeted bleisure offer:
Of all three travel segments that bring dollars to your property, the corporate market holds the most year-round promise. Corporate travel is often the most dependable year after year, and business guests tend to spend more at your property since they get reimbursed for most of their costs.
Want more corporate business? Convince your business travelers to extend their stay even longer, and even invite their family!
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Create an offer solely for business travelers that extends the corporate rate a few days before and after their reservation. Then, consider adding on simple perks during those extra days that address "bleisure" needs such as complimentary breakfast, a late check-out, passes to a nearby gym (if your property doesn't offer a fitness center) and a calendar of unique/authentic local events happening nearby.
Once the offer is created, use your CRM system to share the offer with all guests marked with corporate rate codes in your PMS before their stay. Include the offer in their pre-stay email, remind them at check-in and if possible… leave them a note during their stay.
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Foreign funds houses build Italy market share
Foreign funds houses continue to build their stake in the management of Italian assets, at the expense of their domestic competitors. The increase is small but is part of a slow upward trend that has been developing over time.
Foreign funds houses continue to build their stake in the management of Italian assets, at the expense of their domestic competitors. The increase is small but is part of a slow upward trend that has been developing over time.
Data from the latest three-quarter figures from Assogestioni, Italy's fund management association, shows foreign funds houses manage 22.6% of Italian assets, up slightly from last quarter's 22.5%. More than half of these assets (12.9%) are in mutual funds with the rest in fund portfolios. The overall total of assets in the industry stands at €958bn, down from the second quarter's €1,006bn.
A significant portion of Italian assets is managed by Italian fund managers domiciled abroad, mainly in Luxembourg or Dublin and France. The inclusion of these 'roundtrip' funds pushes the 'foreign' share up to 62.1%, with the Italian share at 37.9% and closed funds the remaining 9%.
Of the Italian funds houses' share (77.4%, including assets domiciled abroad) in Q3, just under half (36.3%) are in mutual funds and 41.1% in fund portfolios. The second-quarter figures are 77.5%, 36.7% and 40.8% respectively.
Redemptions in the third quarter have accelerated, accounting €11.7bn, up from last quarter's €6.7bn. Most of the losses last quarter were in fund portfolios (-€4.9bn) with the rest (-€1.7bn) in mutual funds. This time, the losses are mostly in mutual funds (-€9.3bn).
Equities have suffered most (-€4.2bn), compared to net inflows last quarter of €407m. Fixed income funds have lost €1.8bn, an increase on last quarter's losses of €545m; balanced funds recouped lost ground, with losses of €2bn from last quarter's €3.2bn; and cash gained massively, restricting losses to €967m, compared to last quarter's €3.2bn.
Assets in fund portfolios, as opposed to assets in mutual funds, continue to gain popularity. A decade ago, the split between the two sectors would typically be 65% in mutual funds and 35% in fund portfolios. Data for the latest quarter confirms this trend, showing that mutual funds now account for only 49.2%, down from 49.8% last quarter.
The three largest banking and insurance groups in Italy continue to dominate the asset management sector. Gruppo Intesa Sanpaolo, with its two asset management subsidiaries Eurizon Capital and Banca Fideuram, is the biggest player in the Italian asset management industry, with a 20.3% share of the market. Second comes the insurance group Generali, with 16%. Third comes Unicredit's Pioneer Investments, with 10.9%, followed at some distance by Gruppo Mediolanum (3.3%), AM Holding (4.1%) and Allianz (3.7%).


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