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Just about every household in America will instantly recognize The Blue Envelope® in their mailboxes, telling them they've just received a stack of great deals from Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc. Each year, Valpak sends out some 20 billion offers in 500 million envelopes, while their Valpak.com® online service gets about 70 million views per month. That kind of complex network requires a lot of people to deliver on Valpak's promise of value, and Quarles & Brady's signature franchise law practice has proven itself invaluable to the far-reaching company.
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Our attorneys established a relationship with Valpak's legal management even before Valpak actually had any work for them. They began by offering general advice concerning the growth of an international franchise operation, then slowly began providing services according to Valpak's needs, modestly supporting the company's internal legal department. Within a few years, our franchise lawyers were part and parcel of the Valpak legal team, providing industry advice and legal support along specific-but-crucial lines, allowing the in-house team to focus on the core business and its needs.
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So many sport movements require incredible reaction times, from goalkeeper saves in soccer and hockey to volley returns in the racket sports. But volleyball defenders are almost tops in terms of the need for spectacular reflexes. Players are expected to routinely do the impossible -- such as block or dig the ball after a thundering spike by a player like Brazil's Jaqueline Carvalho, who helped lead her country to gold in the 2012 London Olympics. You can improve on your innate reflex speed with drills specific to volleyball.
Follow the reaction drill developed by the University of Florida conditioning coach Matt DeLancey to improve your lower-body reflexes. Warm up with two of your teammates with a pair of 10-yard shuffles to your left and your right. Continue into the heart of the reaction drill, as the three of you follow the coach's hand signals to sprint forward, back pedal, shuffle left, shuffle right or squat quickly. Perform two sets, each 30 seconds long, keeping your head level and up and reacting quickly to each signal.
Set up a row of plastic discs evenly spaced about 10 feet apart. The one on your left is No. 1, the middle is No. 2 and the one on the right is No. 3. Perform an alternative reaction drill involving a mix of diagonal runs practiced by Penn State, running for 20 seconds up to cones in a fan pattern as your coach calls out the numbers in a random pattern, returning to your starting position between each run.
Play games of pepper -- popping the ball back and forth across the net to your teammates to keep it in play, rather than drilling it to win points -- only as a starting point in learning ball control, advises coach Jim Stone in "The Volleyball Coaching Bible." Because the ball at the collegiate women's level goes from the attacker to the defender in 0.3 seconds or less, defenders need to respond with reflex actions involving little conscious thought. Work up to scrimmages where you face attacks where the ball comes fast and from varied angles so you can dig the ball without thinking and keep your feet moving at all times in readiness to respond to an spiked ball.
Work on your timing for blocks, which are designed to thwart attacks -- typically called "spikes" -- by your opponents. React to the ball leaving the hands of your opponent's setter, shuffle to the net in front of the attacker, and time your jump just a split second after the attacker leaves the floor. Raise your hands and spread your fingers to block the ball. As you become even more masterful, track the attacker's tendencies, for example, to hit toward the sideline and block her path, advises coach Rudy Suwara in "The Volleyball Coaching Bible."
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- Volleyball: Rules, Tips, Strategy, and Safety; Sandra Giddens, Owen Gidden
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- The Volleyball Coaching Bible; Donald S. Shondell, Cecile Reynaud
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Public charter schools have the potential to change lives. Charter schools improve student learning, increase educational choices, allow and encourage teachers to use innovative teaching and learning methods, and establish a new way of measuring public school accountability. The New Jersey public charter school movement is rich with both possibilities and proof that the charter school model is working for thousands of students and their families.
The New Jersey Charter Schools Association (NJCSA) advocates for students and their families through support of policies that strengthen the quality of education in New Jersey for all children. In doing so, NJCSA helps high-quality charter schools flourish and open doors to new possibilities and life opportunities for more students.
As we look forward, NJCSA endorses the following principles to guide our advocacy efforts:
- Accountability — Quality is more important than quantity. The long-term stability of New Jersey's charter school sector relies on a public policy environment that holds schools and authorizers responsible for high academic performance, teacher effectiveness, quality expansion, and equal public access for all students.
- Equity — Public school students must have equitable access to a quality education. Public charter school students are entitled to equitable access to all public funds, including operational, facility and federal categorical dollars.
- Autonomy — For strong schools to flourish, school leaders must have the freedom to make decisions based on the needs of their students, parents and, teachers, while at the same time ensuring high-quality education for all students.
- Student Achievement — The charter school sector must ensure students are equipped for success through continuous student assessments and professional development of highly qualified teachers. Individual student growth and needs will be met through the implementation of innovative and effective approaches to teaching, supporting the premise that children from all backgrounds and geographies have the ability to learn.


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I had a conversation today with a mother of the baby who was asking me about the need for blood at the circumcision.
There are a few aspects to how we answer this question:
1. Blood at the bris is significant. There are a number of passages in the Bible and discussions in the Talmud which indicate the importance of blood at a bris. The Covenant with Abraham, and moreso the Covenant with the Israelite nation were all forged over blood. (I've addressed this topic here)
2. A Bloodless Circumcision is not a bris - it would require Hatafat Dam Bris to turn the circumcision into a bris.
3. A bloodless circumcision is usually accomplished through the use of a clamp. Aside from the Halakhic objections to using a clamp (some of which are outlined here - the views of Rabbi Eliezer Waldenberg, see also a discussion about clamps here), there are potential dangers inherent in using clamps. True, most cases turn out OK. But I'd much rather not run the risk of a potential bad story through exercising the kind of precaution that prevents the kinds of problems clamps could bring about.
Google "lawsuit" and "Mogen Clamp" or "Gomco clamp" or "circumcision clamp" and you'll see what I mean.
We (good mohels) are careful to cause a minimal loss of blood, working quickly and efficiently to bandage and control the wound.
There are ways to cut down on the amount of bleeding, using certain bandages and hemostasis-bringing powders. And, of course, the right kind of pressure. All in all, and in the scheme of things, not a big deal.
Thank God, we (the Jewish people) have been doing this for a very long time, and we have a good track record to show for it.
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2017 Nissan Pathfinder Redesign
2017 Nissan Pathfinder – The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder remains covert. It but may be speculated that this future automobile goes to cruise within the market with abundant refurbished exterior and interior style. The engine of this vehicle is predicted to be terribly powerful compared to the previous models and so customers have a reason to attend for the launching of this automobile.
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Exterior and Interior Design
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Developers can also provide a hybrid model wherever by, this engine are combined with a pair of.5 lt. inline four ICE furthermore as a fifteen power unit motor.
2017 Nissan Pathfinder Release Date and Price
The fact that the new Nissan Pathfinder remains beneath development may be a clear indication that the discharge date of this new automobile will solely be speculated. It's so speculated that this automobile model are in market in late 2016 or maybe early 2017. The worth of this automobile is additionally speculated since new options are still being incorporated. The expected value is but expected to vary between $28,000 and $35,000, this being as results of totally different automobile sizes which will be free.


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House Passes GOP Tax Reform Bill In Major Victory For Republicans
On Thursday, the House passed legislation to overhaul the tax code. The measure passed by a vote of 227-205. Of course you know without even guessing, no Democrat voted for it.
This is BIG LEAGUE! This is one of the top agenda items of the Trump administration, next to repealing Obamacare. This bill will stimulate the economy and returns more money back to the pockets of Americans, especially the middle class.
The House has passed its tax reform package with a final vote of 227 yeas to 205 nays. And while the Republican leadership has ordered the caucus not to gloat about the legislative victory – possibly the biggest so far for President Trump – Paul Ryan and Co. will be able to go home to their constituents and enjoy a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday.
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Their colleagues in the Senate won't be so lucky.
Senate leaders have said they're working with holdouts like Ron Johnson as well as lawmakers like Bob Corker who are leaning toward voting against the bill in its current form. The Senate Finance is still marking up the bill, adding amendments and making alternations, but leaders say it'll make it to a floor vote the week after Thanksgiving.
Senators Marco Rubio and Mike Lee have wanted to see a bigger expansion of the childcare tax credit. Johnson has said more of the tax relief should go to LLCs via the pass-through rate and less generous breaks should be given to corporations.
Here's a list of the Republicans who voted 'nay'.
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Following a pep talk by President Donald Trump that went swimmingly according to media accounts, House Republicans are preparing to vote on their version of a tax-reform package that will slash the corporate tax rate, cut taxes for individuals and reduce the number of tax brackets.
The House on Thursday passed legislation to overhaul the tax code, moving Republicans one step closer to achieving the top item on their legislative agenda.
The measure was approved by a vote of 227-205. No Democrats voted for the bill, while 13 Republicans broke ranks to oppose it.
"Passing this bill is the single biggest thing we can do to grow the economy, to restore opportunity and help these middle-income families who are struggling," Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) said ahead of the vote.
Once the bill reached the magic number for passage, Republicans in the chamber erupted into applause.
Democrats mockingly joined in, with some singing "na na na na, hey hey, goodbye," like they did when the chamber passed an ObamaCare repeal bill earlier this year.
Besides Rep. Walter Jones (R-N.C.), who had concerns about the bill's impact on the debt, all of the GOP no votes came from the states of New York, New Jersey and California.
Opposing the bill were New York Reps. Dan Donovan, John Faso, Pete King, Elise Stefanik and Lee Zeldin; New Jersey Reps. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Leonard Lance, Frank LoBiondo and Chris Smith, and California Reps. Darrell Issa, Tom McClintock and Dana Rohrabacher.
Passage of the tax bill, which was unveiled just two weeks ago, was relatively drama-free compared to the GOP's failed effort to repeal ObamaCare earlier this year.
The stakes are high for Republicans, who are feeling pressure to show that they can govern ahead of next year's midterm elections. The Democratic wave in last week's gubernatorial and state house elections in Virginia and New Jersey has only added to their anxiety.
GOP leaders are hoping to get legislation to President Trump's desk by Christmas, an ambitious timeline given the obstacles that are mounting in the Senate.
Ahead of the House vote, Trump visited the Capitol to rally the House GOP conference in support of the bill. The president and his economic advisers have touted tax reform as the key to unlocking economic growth.
The measure approved Thursday would reduce the number of individual tax brackets, slash the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 20 percent and eliminate a number of tax breaks and deductions.
The Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) estimated that the bill would lower federal revenues by about $1.4 trillion over 10 years — a key finding, as the Republican budget only allows lawmakers to add $1.5 trillion to the debt during that time.
JCT said that all income groups would see a tax cut on average under the bill in 2019, but that some income groups, particularly those making $20,000 to $50,000, in some future years would see tax increases on average.
House Republicans who have labored for months on the tax bill celebrated the vote on Thursday, saying the GOP is on track to put more money in people's pockets and spur investment in new jobs.
"For too long, this broken tax code has eroded America's economic leadership around the world," said House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), the chief architect of the legislation.
Democrats denounced the bill, saying it mostly benefit wealthy individuals and corporations while increasing taxes on some in the middle class.
Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Ky.), the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, brought a giant check to the House floor debate giving $500 billion to "The Wealthiest 1%" from "The American Taxpayers." The fake check was signed, "Congressional Republicans."
"Hard-working families get pocket change," Yarmuth said, holding up a handful of coins for emphasis. "But millions don't even get that."
The House bill would eliminate the deduction for state and local income and sales taxes and cap the property-tax deduction at $10,000, which could hurt people in high-tax states like New York, New Jersey and California.
"I just have too many constituents who are going to see their taxes go up or not see the benefit of the tax relief," Zeldin said.
Senate Republicans have their own tax bill, which is currently being considered by the chamber's tax-writing committee.
The Senate legislation differs from the House's in a number of ways. Unlike the House bill, the Senate bill fully repeals the state and local tax deduction, delays the corporate tax cut until 2019 and repeals ObamaCare's individual mandate.
The Senate's bill also sunsets tax cuts for individuals after 2025, in order to comply with the "Byrd rule" that the measure can't increase the deficit after 10 years if it is to pass with a simple majority.
Now Americans look forward to the Senate voting on their plan in a couple weeks. Then it's on to negotiations. It's about time the House did something constructive to move this country forward and stimulate our economy. It's time to as President Trump said over and over again, 'Make America Great Again'.
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A selection of shorts from P2P Fightsharing III: Precarity will be shown at the New Great Wall of Oakland, right outside of Pro Arts Gallery, including Mayday Barcelona (8:52); St. Precarious Goes Shopping (5:51); Yomango Tango (6:11); Gimme an occupation of the premises with that McStrike (4:05).
"MayDay! MayDay! We are the precarious. We are hireable on demand, available on call, exploitable at will and firable at whim. We have become skillful jugglers of jobs and contortionists of flexibility. But beware: we are agitating with a common strategy to share our flexfights!"
In the highlight of the neoliberal economy based on immaterial production and flexible labour, 'Precarity' poetically catches the social and economic insecurity of our everyday life. For us: legal or illegalised migrants, unemployed workers without welfare-state guarantees, freelancers, temps, part-timers, students and flexworkers, 'precarity' means the permanent fragility of our income, job or housing.
'Precarity' is a codeword. It allows us to connect, communicate and circulate our localised flexfights. Across Europe and other continents, we've organised ourselves and showed our angry face through innovative actions: we've blocked commercial chains, occupied abandoned factories, interrupted the prime time news, stole champaign in supermarkets and showed our devotion to Saint Precarious at the MayDay Parade …
An advertisement for a new brand of collective labor activism
From the occupation of abandoned factories in Argentina (The Take, Naomi Klein) and the struggle for a union of fired Telecom tempworkers (Friend or Foe, Korea) and Mexican Holiday Inn workers (Michael Moore, USA), to the impossible efforts of Bulgarian and Turkish textile workers to achieve the Olympic dream (NOlympism, Clean Clothes Campaign), the DVD "Precarity" gathers a series of transeuropean documentaries on the struggles of both casualized service and factory workers.
The action methods of the précaires vary from traditional syndicalist action to innovative actions based on subvertising, culture jamming and media stunts : the occupation of the premises by McStrikers in Paris (McStrike, Paris), the picketing of chainstores open on Sunday's (Mayday Parade – Milan), the interruption of the French prime time news (Intermittents du spectacle, Paris), the devotion to Saint Precarious (Saint Precarious goes shopping, Milan), the reality hacking of the hot spots of consumerism (Chainworkers, Milan – YoMango-Tango, Barcelona – Adbusters, Japan) and the docu-fictions "Precarity Academy" (Teleimmagini, Mayday Parade Milan) and "Trash Contract" (UBU TV, Barcelona).
The videos on "Precarity" show the emerging of a new form of labor auto-organisation that is moving from the level of negotiation into reticular and direct-action based organization. 197 min of digital video are translated into 6 languages to enforce the building of a disruptive, socio-political identity and to demonstrate the possibility of insurrection beyond any classical trade union scheme of representation.
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Celebrating Southern sensibilities, the menu at Gray & Dudley is a reflection of executive chef Rob Newton's Arkansas roots, informed by his travels abroad and influenced by the diverse immigrant communities across the region. Dishes showcase seasonal ingredients, sourced from local farmers and purveyors that Newton has developed relationships with, including; Bear Creek Farms in Leipers Fork, North Carolina's Sunburst Trout, as well as many of Nashville's Kurdish bakeries and Vietnamese markets and delis.
Newton is also using Gray & Dudley's wood-fired hearth to make a selection of house-made breads, rolls and flatbreads using milled Weisenberger flour, served with different dips and toppings including shredded country ham, and feta dip with crunchy bits amongst others.
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(I work in a shoe repair shop, not far from our watch repair shop.)
Customer: "Excuse, are you the same as him?"
Me: "I don't understand the question. Are you asking if I am him?"
Customer: "Yes. Are you him?"
Me: "You're asking me if I am that person over there?"
Customer: "Yes, are you him?"
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Located just a mile from Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, Garden Grove is a wonderful destination to live or visit with your two and four-legged children. Garden Grove is also a great place to keep Fido healthy and happy, as there are three veterinary clinics available to meet both routine and emergency needs. Check out The Garden Grove Dog and Cat Hospital that is open 7 days a week for appointments and walk-ins.
Taking advantage of the Santa Ana River Trail offers a great way to spend quality time with your pooch. The trail is 12-foot-wide and follows the river through Orange County connecting neighborhoods and shopping districts all the way to the beach. Your pup will enjoy sniffing the grass and wildlife along the way as well as socializing with other canine friends strolling along the scenic trail.
After spending quality time with your pooch, check out several restaurants in the area that are pup friendly including Oggi's Pizza & Brewing Company. You and your furry pals can enjoy your favorite pizza at one of the outdoor tables. If you need a place to stay with your pooch, try the Anaheim Marriott Suites where pups are welcome for an extra fee.
Walking your pup through the well-established Magnolia Street neighborhood is a great way to get some exercise before or after work. When Fido is ready to socialize with other furry pals, stroll over to the Garden Grove Dog Park where there are separate areas for big and small pups. Here, your furry children can run and romp and release all their excess energy. The park furnishes doggie poop bags, but you might want to bring your own in case they are out. There is water available, but you will need to bring your own bowl so your pooch can get a drink on a hot day.
The quaint Anaheim-Stoddard Park neighborhood is perfect for walking Fido. Stoddard Park offers an area to exercise your pup, and features a playground for any human children tagging along. While meandering along the path, you and your pooch can meet up with other doggie parents out for their morning run. You should also plan to go for a cup of coffee and a snack at the Brewberry Café where you can sit with your canine companion and enjoy the morning sunshine at the outdoor tables. If you are visiting the area, Abbys Anaheimer Inn allows up to two dogs for an additional fee.
Hiking through the Haster/ Lampston neighborhood, you and Fido will need to check out Pioneer Park. There is a large grassy area near the little league fields and park benches where you can rest and enjoy a cool drink of water. Many dog owners also enjoy the Haster Basin Recreation Park which features 21.5 acres of space to frolic and run. The shaded area is great to sit and rest after an energetic romp along the jogging trails. Pup parents looking for a place to stay will love the Sheraton Garden Grove South Hotel or Candlewood Suites Garden Grove where Fido is welcome to spend the night.
Family and Fido friendly, the Lake Grove/ Acacia Parkway neighborhood is great for two and four-legged family. The well-kept small Community Center Park is a great place for a leisure stroll. If your pup loves ducks and geese, he will love romping around the picturesque pond. After a walk through the area, rest your feet and paws on the colorful chairs, and spend some time people and pooch watching. Remember to bring your own doggie waste bags and water bottles for a relaxing trip to the park. When you are ready for an afternoon snack, head over to Doug's Downtown Grill where you and your pup can enjoy sandwiches at the outdoor tables.
Centrally located in the city, the Westhaven Park neighborhood is perfect for families and their furry companions. Westhaven Park features 10 acres of space with 50 picnic tables and a playground to enjoy spending time with family and Fido. When the park isn't busy, your well-trained pooch can go off leash to run and romp in the grass. Remember to bring water bottles if you need a cool drink. Walking Fido along the track around Haster Basin Recreational Park gives you both a chance for a cardio workout while admiring the ducks and turtles along the water. There are benches and restrooms when you need a break, and drinking water is available from water spouts.


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Here's our first church tech snack pack!
What is it?
This is it:
27 Tweets from Jesus
via Executing Ideas
Right when you thought social media was shallow or 140 characters wasn't enough to say something awesome.
5 Things Not to Post on Social Media as a Christian Leader
via Youth Leaders Academy
A great list for Christian leaders, and maybe all Christians, should certainly consider.
Church Performance Dance Back-flips Do Not End Well
via Relevant
Both painful and funny, this praise dance show must go on!
5 Ways to Lead Great Worship with the Little That We Have
via Votive Praise
Face it, most worship teams don't have the same resources that say, Hillsong, has.
Tactics vs. Strategy in Social Media for Your Church
via Social Media in the Church
This is the number one question every church should be asking themselves when it comes to social media.
7 Facebook Tips for Pastors
via Pastors.com
Most pastors I know need help with their Facebook, these seven tips are sure to help!
Communicating with Church Tech Teams
via 78p.tv
Here are some excellent tips to help your church tech team communicate like never before.
via ChurchTechArts
Church tech thievery happens! Here's what to do.
Scripture Memorizer
via ChristianDroid
Use an Android device? Want to memorize some scriptures? Check this out.
What Will Be the Cost to the Church?
via Tim Challies
"What will be the cost to the church if young men continue to give themselves to pornography?"
The first church tech snack pack just happened.
If you've got some awesome links to add, feel free to drop them in the comments below…or you can just, you know, leave a comment in the comments below. 😛
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Motorama uses Esanda, a subsidiary of ANZ, one of Australia's largest providers of vehicle finance. So it doesn't matter if you need a Kia for you or for business - Motorama does it all under one roof, taking the hassle out of finance to get you on the road faster.
Are you looking for an easy, no hassle car finance solution on your next vehicle? The Vehicle Finance Department at Motorama Kia is available at your convenience, 7 days a week and are committed to servicing your needs.
If you are looking to finance your next personal vehicle, our range of consumer loan packages are flexible and can also cover registration, insurance and extended warranty.
Alternatively, if you are part of an organisation that requires business car finance, we have a range of business vehicle finance packages such as chattel mortgages, term purchase loans, leases and novated lease packages to help suit the needs of your business.
If you would like to make a finance enquiry, please fill out our vehicle finance enquiry form.
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Janesville, WIHome Menu
Day Trips
Janesville's Senior Center offers members and nonmembers the opportunity to participate in traveling day trips to locations around Wisconsin and Illinois. These fun trips usually leave from the Janesville Ice Arena in the morning and return later that night. Previous trips include theater and comedy performances, mansion tours, bakery tours and more!
For membership or trip information, please contact the Senior Center at 755-3040. Register early, these trips fill up quickly!


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Location: Karuizawa, Japan
Architect: Makoto Yamaguchi , Makoto Yamaguchi
Material: Concrete
Completion date: 2003
Built area: 68m2
Photographs: Koichi Torimura
Karuizawa is a bijou town favoured by weekending Tokyoites.The Villa is perched on a steep slope oriented south in the forest, and looks out over a towering view of mountain ranges. It is the villa for the couple of musicians. They wanted a flexible space that could work as a villa,gallery for contemporary art -mainly sculptures- and salon for music concert, place to entertain friends. To fulfill the functions, the 'blank space' should be required.
The kitchen and bath usual functions of a house are built into the floor. The materials, requesed interestingly no wood should be visible, glass, mirror and polished stainless steel reflect the light and view in the obstacle less interior. They create an expanded impression of the space, one storey polygon with plenty of empty, white space.
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Spooky Stuff
Five Little Ghosts
Five little ghosts floating through the door–
One drifted off and then there were four.
Four little ghosts having toast and tea--
One got the hiccups and then there were three.
Three little ghosts hiding in a shoe,
One got squashed and then there were two.
Two little ghosts playing in the sun,
One got a sunburn and then there was one.
The last little ghost was looking kind of weird
He glanced in the mirror and slowly disapp_ _ _ _ _!!
Marshmallow Ghosts
You will need:
Package of large white marshmallows
Five sticks
Five white Kleenexes
Tube of frosting
Red Hot Candies or mini-M&Ms
1. Place the Kleenex over the top of the stick to make the ghost's "body."
2. Insert the top of the stick into the marshmallow to make the head.
3. Decorate marshmallow with the frosting and candy to make the eyes and mouth.
Spooky Riddles
Question: How far can a spook travel?
Answer: From ghost to ghost
Question: Where do skeletons go on their honeymoon?
Answer: The Dead Sea
Question: Why do ghosts never lie?
Answer: Because people can see right through them.
Question: What is a ghost's favorite ice cream flavor?
Answer: Blue-Bury
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Of 1,880 Madrassas in the state,only 160 have applied for the Rs 2.5-lakh aid under the Dr Zakir Hussain madrassa modernisation scheme launched by the states Minority Affairs Department. The department has now extended the deadline for the second time.
Earlier,the deadline was set for November 30,which was extended till December 15. The deadline has now been extended to December 31 for the madrassas and January 10 for the district administration for verifying applications and submitting it to the state government.
Under the scheme,madrassas would have to teach maths,science,languages and social sciences.
Ainul Attar,joint secretary,minority affairs department,said,Over 160 applications have been received so far. It is not just that the number of application received are low. Some of the madrassa administrations have submitted incomplete documents and thus we had to extend the deadline.
State minorities minister Arif Naseem Khan said,Madrassas are apprehensive because they think that through this scheme,the government will keep an eye on and control these institutions. However,the government will not put pressure on them as it is not mandatory for them to apply for the scheme. Most of them are unaware about the scheme. We are trying to spread awareness about it through workshops.
Khan added,Applications are being submitted from different districts. We will get the exact number of applications only after December 31.
However many Muslim educationists and academicians are opposed to the initiative.
Managements running madrassas or other academicians are not in favour of the scheme,as we feel the government must concentrate on encouraging and helping other Muslim students who go to school and are are not getting basic facilities. There are Urdu schools,where there are no teachers and no proper infrastructure. The government must focus on that. There is no point in modernising the madrasas. Only four per cent students go to madrassas,while the remaining 94 per cent prefer going to regular school, said Maulana Burhanuddin Qasmi,driector of Markazul Maarif,a research centre that teaches madrassa graduates basic English.
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text: Late American singer and bass guitarist Nick Massi had an estimated net worth of $5 million. Born in Newark, New Jersey in September 1927. He was widely recognized as a singer and bass player for the band the Four Seasons. Massi started his career playing with numerous bands prior to his becoming a part of The Four Seasons in 1958, which was formerly named The Four Lovers and which has been regarded by the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as the most popular rock band followed by the Beatles. Moreover, The Four Seasons has achieved 100 million records sales globally which makes them one of the best-selling musical bands in history. Their very first studio album Sherry & 11 Others was rolled out in 1962 and peaked at #6 on the Billboard charts. They also had big success with #1 singles including "Walk Like a Man", "Sherry", "Rag Doll", "Big Girls Don't Cry", and "December, 1963 (Oh What a Night)". In 1990 The Four Seasons was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and nine years later the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. At the age of 73 Nicholas Macioci died on December 24, 2000 from cancer.


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NEO Track
The NEO Track replaces the front wheel support of the NEO and enables you to steer freely in the Tacx Trainer software 4, Advanced (Windows PC). The front wheel of the bike is placed on a turntable so that you can steer to the left and the right. This allows you to decide yourself where to go to when you are training in the virtual worlds.


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Merging compound semiconductor technology
with precision optics
High-reflectivity optical coatings are key components in a wide variety of laser-based applications. With continued advancement in laser performance, state-of-the-art optical coatings have now become a major limitation, particularly in the areas of laser-based manufacturing and precision optical metrology and instrumentation.
Substrate-transferred crystalline coatings represent a game-changing technology that enables the integration of single-crystal films onto arbitrary, including curved, optical substrates. For the first time, the unique properties of monocrystalline semiconductor materials can be exploited for the construction of high-performance laser optics. This technological breakthrough enables new performance metrics for existing optical systems, as well as enabling the development of radically new application areas in communications, sensing, and manufacturing.
The merger of advanced microfabrication techniques with bulk optical technology has culminated in the development of "Semiconductor Supermirrors" with 3 key performance advantages:
Brownian noise
measurements of space and time
Ultra-precise measurements of space and time
With our proprietary crystalline coating technology, we can construct optical cavities capable of significantly improved thermal noise performance. Mirror assemblies produced with our Semiconductor Supermirrors offer up to a 10x reduction in thermo-mechanical (i.e., Brownian) noise compared to current state-of-the-art technology. We have demonstrated this unique thermal noise performance in collaboration with the Ye group at NIST/JILA (1). This substantial reduction in thermal fluctuations enables a significant improvement in the overall frequency stability of optical reference cavities, pushing the ultimate limits of linewidth and noise performance that can be achieved in stabilized laser systems. These results represent a long-awaited breakthrough for the precision measurement community. There are presently no viable alternatives that can achieve such low levels of thermal noise, while maintaining sufficient optical performance.
High Resolution
in trace gas sensing
High resolution in trace gas sensing
IBS-deposited dielectric multilayers have been the most commonly used materials systems for low-loss mirrors in the NIR. One major limitation for these materials is significant levels of optical absorption for wavelengths beyond ~2 μm, which excludes operation of such low-loss reflectors in the mid-infrared (MIR). Compared to typical dielectric materials, GaAs/AlGaAs-based DBRs can achieve much lower optical losses in the important spectral mid-IR region between 2 and 5 μm, with absorption losses below 10 ppm. In first tests using substrate-transferred semiconductor materials, performed in the Ye group at JILA/NIST, a cavity with a finesse exceeding 10,000 was demonstrated, while simultaneously exhibiting a cavity reflection contrast of 71%.
Thermal Management
for high-power lasers
High thermal conductivity for high-power lasers
High-power lasers, employed in a large number of industrial applications, are limited by the unavoidable residual absorption of the reflective optics. The low thermal conductivity of IBS coatings (on the order of 1 W/(m*K)) limits the effectiveness of any heat sink solution and attempts to avoid heat-induced structural damage in both the coating and laser system. GaAs/AlGaAs DBRs exhibit a thermal conductivity at least 30x greater than traditional sputtered coatings. This significant performance improvement makes substrate-transferred crystalline coatings an ideal choice for optical systems requiring superior thermal management for operation in harsh environments. Additionally, our direct bonding process allows for the integration of the DBR onto arbitrary substrates, including high-performance SiC or diamond materials.
Coating and Production Technology
Using Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE), we deposit high purity and low defect density single-crystal GaAs/AlGaAs multilayers, generating an optical interference coating with an engineered reflectivity that is typically greater than 99.99%. In the near-IR, scattering + absorption losses can be <5 ppm. The coating can be precisely defined in any arbitrary shape using semiconductor process technology and then removed from the GaAs growth wafer as a precursor to direct bonding.
Our experience and proprietary direct bonding process enables dissimilar materials to be permanently bonded with no interlayers or solders. The result: The best mirror possible on the ideal substrate.


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The following videos complement our module exchange service. Each video details the procedure of replacing a particular console assembly enabling you to replace a defective part with confidence.
Important notice:
Before attempting this procedure, please familiarise yourself with the instructions in full to ensure that you have sufficient time and technical skills to complete the procedure. If you would prefer an SSL engineer to perform the procedure, please contact your local SSL distributor office.
These instructions are intended for technically competent personnel. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform the procedure unless you are competent to do so.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)can damage electrical components, even if you cannot feel, see or hear it. Before starting work, grasp an exposed metal part of the console chassis with your bare hand to ground any static charge which you may have accumulated.
Switch off and disconnect the mains supply before removing any panels or modules.
Large capacitors such as those used in power supplies can continue to store dangerous voltages even if the console has been disconnected from the mains. To reduce the risk of electric shock, allow up to 20 minutes for capictors to discharge after isolating the mains supply before starting work on any high voltage modules.
When using solvents, wear suitable eye protection at all times. Ensure adequate ventilation to prevent buildup of vapour and work well away from possible sources of ignition.
Woodshed Recording - Richard Gibbs
Woodshed Recording - a beautiful studio retreat in the Malibu hills - was originally going to be a personal composition studio, but has become a popular choice for those looking for a musician-friendly home away from home. Owner Richard Gibbs talks about his own career, the inspirations behind Woodshed, and that piano!


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Candidates for Southampton Town supervisor and Town Board verbally brawled over the town budget, services and one another's political records at a debate in Southampton Village on Thursday co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Hamptons and The Southampton Press.
Supervisor Linda Kabot, a Republican up for reelection this November 3, defended her record from attacks by opponent Anna Throne-Holst, running with the Democratic endorsement, who said "too little much too late" has been done to fix the town's multimillion-dollar budget woes.
The evening debate also included rapid-fire exchanges from board candidates Bridget Fleming and incumbent Councilwoman Sally Pope, both Democrats, and James Malone and incumbent Councilman Christopher Nuzzi, both Republicans.
Referring to an ongoing audit of the town's capital fund spending spanning 2003 to the present, Ms. Throne-Holst criticized the audit's lack of final results. The audit, which began in June, has revealed more than $11 million in faulty transactions from 2003 through 2007, but has yet to identify the extent of town deficits, which could be as steep as $10 million or more.
Officials expect final audit results as early as next week, but that did not stop Ms. Throne-Holst, a former executive director of the Bridgehampton Child Care and Recreation Center who was elected to the Town Board in 2007, from blasting Ms. Kabot.
"Isn't it amazing that we don't already know what the [budget deficit] numbers are?" Ms. Throne-Holst said. "This [election] is about bringing some real management to the town. ... It's also about bringing some real financial management to this town."
Ms. Kabot, who was first elected to the Town Board in 2001 and subsequently elected supervisor in 2007, shot back that Ms. Throne-Holst was distorting her record. "Don't buy the revisionist history that is being offered by others," she said. The supervisor explained the audit has been hampered by "six years of accounting records [that] needed to be reconciled."
She added, "I have been doing the heavy lifting. I have been working tirelessly and around the clock for you and your family. No stone has been left unturned."
Both supervisor candidates claimed personal strengths including administrative experience and the ability to work with others.
Still, Ms. Kabot said the town will be fighting demands by the Southampton Patrolman's Benevolent Association [PBA] for a 4-percent pay increase for its nearly 100 members. Next year, the town is expected to begin arbitration with the PBA to resolve a contract negotiation impasse that began last year.
Ms. Kabot said the town cannot afford a 4-percent raise for police officers—especially since her proposed $78 million budget calls for 44 layoffs of various full-time workers, an across-the-board wage freeze and the privatization of the town's animal shelter.
"There is a nationwide recession, and 4-percent wage increases is not acceptable," Ms. Kabot said, adding that her budget follows through on a campaign pledge to cut "wasteful" spending.
Ms. Throne-Holst argued that the PBA in negotiations offered concessions to avoid arbitration, but those concessions were ignored by the Kabot administration. Ms. Kabot countered that officers would have been working fewer days out of the year as a result of the concessions.
"[This election] is about a different approach and about new results," Ms. Throne-Holst said.
Following the supervisor debate, Town Board candidates sparred on issues including affordable housing and waste management.
But at one point, all four board candidates agreed that past town officials should not be prosecuted for accounting errors that have plagued the town's finances since 2003. At the debate Ms. Kabot called for the Town Board to consider litigation.
"Why look backward," said Mr. Malone, a deputy Suffolk County clerk. "Why go on a witch hunt?"
Ms. Fleming, a lawyer from Sag Harbor, agreed. "We need to look forward," she said.
Responding to a question about whether affordable housing will be placed on the back burner next year due to the national economic slowdown, Mr. Nuzzi, who was elected in 2005, said the town plans to continue working with groups including the Southampton Business Alliance and Long Island Housing Partnership to bring affordable housing to communities.
"I don't think it will be placed on the back burner," Mr. Nuzzi said. "There is still more we can do."
But Ms. Pope, who was elected in 2008 to fill Ms. Kabot unexpired term, skewered Mr. Nuzzi by saying the town has not done enough.
"We need to take it off the back burner. It has been on the back burner for too many years," Ms. Pope said. "There have been a few private initiatives that Mr. Nuzzi mentioned, but we have never taken it off the back burner."


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Kazakh central bank keeps 10.5pct base rate
ASTANA. KAZINFORM The National Bank of Kazakhstan is maintaining the base rate at 10.5 percent.
"The National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan has decided to keep up the base rate at the level of 10.5pct within +/- 1pct corridor. The annual inflation level is consistent with the forecasts made by the National Bank and remains within the target corridor, while the inflation expectations are shaping up at a stable level," the report says.
As explained in the release, the inflation risks may be caused by the supply factors arising in the markets of certain goods and departure of external parameters from the basic scenario of the economic development.
"Nevertheless, the trajectory of the forecast inflationary pace slowdown in the medium term enhances the likelihood of the base rate reduction, both in the short term and on the horizon of the upcoming 12-18 months, so that to ensure that the real base interest rate corresponds to the long-term potential pace of the economic growth," in the message.
The next decision on the base rate will be announced on August 21, 2017 at 5:00pm Astana time.


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2008-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC 4-Wheel Air Suspension Conversion Kit With Suspension Warning Light Module (MK14FM)
For Special Shipping Options:
To Place an Order from Canada, Please Call 866-597-2397.
- Requirements
- Inside The Box
- Shipping Info
Product Info
- Year: 2008-2012
- Make: Mercedes-Benz
- Model: GL550 4MATIC
- Brand: Strutmasters
Air Suspension Conversion Kit Includes
These are the components and materials you can expect to find shipped with your new purchase.
Shipping Info
All of our products have shipping options available to guarantee you get your part in a timely and affordable manner.
- Next Business Day: Delivery typically by 10:30 a.m.
- 2 Business Days: Delivery typically by end of day
- 1-5 Business Days: Delivery based on distance to destination
Manufactured, Packaged and
Shipped in North Carolina, USA
All of our conversion kits are manufactured, packaged and shipped from our warehouse right here in Roxoboro, NC, USA. We believe in providing the highest quality parts, such as premium american-made coil springs, to ensure our customers only need to buy the right product once.
Features & Benefits
Strutmasters Conversion Kits Save Money, Time and Headaches
2008-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC 4-Wheel Air Suspension Conversion Kit With Suspension Warning Light Module (MK14FM) is the perfect solution to your air suspension problems. Designed to be very affordable, you can convert your air suspension to use standard.
- Features
- Why Strutmasters
- Price Comparison
- Components
Our Conversion Kits are built to improve the performance and stability of your ride. Converting to a non-air suspension system gives you a more reliable ride.
Our kits don't require any major modifications to your vehicle to install.
Only Strutmasters offers premium american-made coil springs on our conversion kits. Notice the difference with a better, smoother ride!
All of our kits come with easy to install instructions so you or your mechanic can get your car up and running faster than ever.
Why Choose Strutmasters Instead Of Those Other Guys
Strutmasters' air to non-air suspension conversion kit saves 2009 GL550 4Matic owners time, frustration, and money. It eliminates faulty electrical air parts forever. Manufactured in the USA, the kit comes complete with two fully assembled front struts, premium steel coil springs for front and rear, and a suspension warning light elimination module. Detailed instructions and online installation videos help customers get the kit installed quickly. ASE certified technicians are available to answer any questions if further assistance is needed. And even though the kit is more affordable than dealership replacement, the quality is still excellent. Strutmasters guarantees this with a Lifetime Limited Warranty. Read the positive customer reviews to see firsthand why the majority of GL550 owners switch from air to non-air suspension using our coilover kit.
How Do I know If My GL550 4MATIC Air Suspension is failing?
Early detection of a failed or leaking air suspension system on the 2009 GL550 4MATIC is the key to avoiding total failure. Look for these common signs that indicate the suspension is going bad, before it's too late. The most noticeable sign is a sudden height variance between different sides of the GL550. One inflated end and one sagging end is typically seen. This gives the GL550 the illusion it's squatting down. There may also be a shifting lean from one side to the other. If suspension failure is more advanced, the air compressor will wear out. A suspension warning light will be illuminated on the dashboard if the air compressor has completely stopped working. To avoid an expensive direct replacement, the vehicle owner should get the suspension fixed as soon as an improper ride height is detected.
Overall Savings
How does this part compare to OEM parts and other competitive solutions?
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Less Than Dealer
2008-2012 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC OEM Replacement Parts:+ Front Air Struts (w/Active Dampening System) ($1,080/strut) + Rear Air Strut (w/ADS) ($556/strut) + Air Compressor Assembly ($420) + Pressure Accumulator (w/ADS) ($300) = TOTAL: Over $3,900 (and that doesn't include replacing electronic components that are known to fail such as the height sensors).
After Market Replacement Parts:+ Front Air Struts (w/Active Dampening System) ($650/strut) + Rear Air Strut ($680/strut) + Air Compressor Assembly ($490) + Pressure Accumulator ($230) = TOTAL: Over $3,300 (and that doesn't include replacing electronic components that are known to fail such as the height sensors).
Strutmasters Conversion Kit:+ (2) Fully assembled front struts + (4) Premium Steel Coil Springs + (1) Suspension Warning Light Elimination Module + Detailed installation instructions + Available technical support by phone + Limited Lifetime Warranty Choosing the rear air-suspension conversion kit for the 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC saves YOU over $1,400! **Prices were quoted directly from an actual Mercedes-Benz Genuine Original Equipment Replacement Parts site, results may vary**
Our Price: $1,049.00!
Suspension Components List
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC is built with the following suspension components:
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC Air Struts (models with Active Dampening Suspension) (x2)- shocks whose dampening capabilities are controlled by the suspension control module.
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC Coilover Struts (models without Active Dampening Suspension) (x2)- A type of shock absorber, it is a piece of metal tubing filled with gas-charged hydraulic fluid that is connected to the wheel of a vehicle in order to reduce the effects of vertical travel on a rough surface which controls the bounciness, and therefore comfort, of a vehicle. Coil springs fit around the top portion of the struts and hold the vehicle up, they are rated for and designed to work with the rest of the suspension system.
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC Shock Absorbers (x2)- a metal tubing filled with gas-charged hydraulic fluid that is connected to the wheel of a vehicle in order to reduce the effects of vertical travel on a rough surface which controls the bounciness, and therefore comfort, of a vehicle.
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC Air Springs (x2)- commonly referred to as air bags, a plastic and rubber bag that is fitted on top of the strut that uses pressurized air as a cushion instead of a metal coil spring to hold a vehicle off of the ground and off of its wheels. These are the number one cause of all air suspension leaks. All air springs all go bad at about the same rate. If one is leaking, the others will not be far behind. For a proper repair, all of them need to be replaced at the same time.
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC Height Sensors (x4)- a linkage located near each wheel of a vehicle with any electronic suspension that, either mechanically or electronically, constantly measures the height of the vehicle, and reports this information back to the control module so that the computer can identify if changes in height need to be adjusted accordingly. The ride height sensor is a moving part, and like all moving parts, they will eventually wear out.
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC Air Lines- tubes that run from a compressor to the air springs, which carry pressurized air to the air bags.
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550 Solenoids (models with Active Dampening Suspension) (x4)- usually L-shaped, these plastic components connect the electrical connection and lines of suspension components to the suspension control module on vehicles with active suspension. The solenoid regulates the air pressure for each air spring. Solenoids start to leak as they wear out causing the vehicle to sag or to lean. This will cause the ride height sensor to send a signal to activate the compressor in an attempt to inflate the air suspension and level out the vehicle. This excessive work load will eventually lead to total failure of the compressor.
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC Compressor Assembly- creates/sends pressurized air to active suspension components. When the air suspension starts leaking, the compressor/pump starts working harder to try to keep the system inflated. By the time air suspension leaks down completely, sitting the vehicle on its tires, the compressor will either have failed or be well on its way to full failure. Buying replacement struts and taking the time to install them only to find out the compressor still needs to be replaced can be very frustrating, time-consuming, and expensive.
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4MATIC Suspension Control Module- a computer which is responsible for the operations of the air suspension system and maintaining the vehicle's correct ride height.
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There is no general behind GM
Unlike Ford or Chrysler, founder William Durant chose a generic name for his automotive company, following advice from his lawyers.
Scenic cityscape of downtown Toronto Ontario Canada during a sunny day
Most car companies were started by men who created vehicles and then named them for themselves, such as Ford and Chrysler.
General Motors was founded in 1908 by businessman William Durant, who bought existing companies to run under the GM banner. The name was one of several he proposed, and was chosen because his lawyers argued against International Motor Company (they thought it ?impractical?) and United Motors (already in use).
Durant began with Buick and Oldsmobile, and then added several auto and parts companies, not all of them successful. He tried to buy Ford as well, but the price was too high.
Unhappy with the way Durant was running the company, GM?s directors booted him out in 1910. He then joined forces with race driver Louis Chevrolet to create a new car, which he used to leverage his way back into GM in 1916.
Rest in style
General Motors of Canada founder Sam McLaughlin died on Jan. 6, 1972, four months after his 100th birthday. He is interred at Union Cemetery in Oshawa, in a granite mausoleum he commissioned in 1947 by architect Arthur Eadie.
Some of Eadie?s other designs included General Electric plants in Barrie, Oakville and Peterborough, the George H. Locke Public Library at Yonge and Lawrence in Toronto, and the McLaughlin Public Library in Oshawa. He also worked on Toronto?s Bank of Nova Scotia building at King and Bay.
Don?t help yourself
Self-serve gas stations are prohibited in New Jersey and Oregon, although that northwestern state will let you fill your own motorcycle tank, or pump your own diesel, since that fuel isn?t a ?Class 1 flammable liquid? as defined by the law.
The rules against self-serve date back to 1949 for New Jersey, and 1951 for Oregon, ostensibly for safety reasons ? the public couldn?t be trusted not to smoke or spill fuel while gassing up.
It?s believed the first self-serve station opened in Los Angeles in 1947. By 1950, about 200 of the 81,000 stations in the U.S. were pump-your-own, almost all of them in Southern California. Because the customer did the work, the gas was about 20 per cent cheaper than at a full-serve. Canada?s first self-serve station opened in Winnipeg in 1949.
Raise a pint to Peerless
Prior to World War II, buyers who wanted to step up from a Cadillac or Lincoln could go for one of the ?3 Ps,? as they were known: Packard, Pierce-Arrow and Peerless.
Dating from 1900, Peerless was built in Cleveland by a company that originally made wringer washing machines and bicycles. By 1909, they were rated at 60 horsepower and cost $6,000. By comparison, a Cadillac made about 26 hp and cost $1,400.
The cars reached their styling peak by 1930, but the company couldn?t overcome the Depression, and the last production models were made in 1931.
Peerless then experimented with an all-aluminum, 16-cylinder prototype, which still exists, but its days as an automaker were over. With the end of Prohibition in 1933, the company became the Peerless Corporation, brewers of Carling Ale.
Two-wheeled inspiration
Honda?s roots trace back to 1946, when Soichiro Honda, the son of a bicycle shop owner, visited a friend and saw a small engine that had been used to power a radio during the war. He had the idea to use it on a bicycle.
The war had taken its toll on the country?s transportation system and bicycles had become the primary mode of transportation. There were some scooters and motorcycles available, and some companies were making motorized bicycles, but all were rare and expensive.
Honda modified the engine, used a hot water bottle for a fuel tank, and, after a rubber roller on the front wheel proved incapable of the job, added a belt to drive the rear wheel.
Honda bought as many of the army surplus engines as he could, all of which had to be modified before they could be used. Once those ran out, the company had to develop its own.
Its first original product, the Honda A-Type motorized bicycle, went on sale in November 1947. Car development began in 1958, with a minitruck and sports car going to market in 1963.
Balloons at the Brickyard
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway came about because of Carl Fisher, who sold bicycles before forming the auto-lighting company Prestolite.
He may have been the first person in Indianapolis to own a car, and his interest in racing, along with a new venture selling Stoddard-Dayton automobiles, had him bemoaning the fact that the U.S. didn?t have a major test track.
In 1908, his associate, Lem Trotter, located a 320-acre tract of land, for which Fisher paid $80,000.
The first race at the Speedway was on June 5, 1909, but it involved hot-air balloons. The inaugural Indy 500, held May 30, 1911, was won by Ray Harroun in a Marmon Wasp.
The brick surface that gave the track its Brickyard nickname had been laid in the fall of 1909 ? it took 3.2 million bricks ? replacing the original and dangerous macadam surface.
All but the start/finish line were covered with asphalt by 1961, but a complete resurfacing in 1976 was the first time the track had been entirely redone since 1909.


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Melania Trump 'Murdered' On Twitter For Apparent Plagarism
As expected, the Republican National Convention has been anything but boring. From high-security risks shutting down surrounding areas, to delegates nearly rioting at the start. This RNC is sure to be one for the ages.
Unfortunately for the potential FLOTUS, she is currently at the forefront of Republican controversy after her opening speech last night.
Only seconds into her speech, people began noticing similarities between what she was saying and what Michelle Obama said at the 2008 Democratic Convention.
It didn't take long before Twitter dug it's fangs into the Melania fiasco and had a field day over the apparent plagiarism.
#FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes began to trend within seconds, with Twitter users attributing famous movie quotes and lyrics to Melania. Here are some of the best:
'I Have A Dream' #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes
— Ricky Smith (@Rickonia) July 19, 2016
"Be the change you want to see in the World" – #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes pic.twitter.com/cJJqJ9diTy
— Hugh Evans (@Hughcevans) July 19, 2016
"In west Philadelphia born and raised, on the playground was where I spent most of my days" – #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes
— phrozenthunda (@phrozenthunda) July 19, 2016
And my personal favorite:
"I was born a poor, black child." #FamousMelaniaTrumpQuotes
— Y'assssssss Al Ghul (@beauty_jackson) July 19, 2016
The campaign issued a statement alluding to the alleged plagiarism, saying the speech borrowed from Melania Trump's "life's inspirations" and was put together by a "team of writers." But observers pointed out that she told NBC's Matt Lauer before the speech that she herself wrote it "with as little help as possible."
To be fair, this is probably the most generic speech on Earth. Even when Michelle did it the first time, it sounded like the top result from a Google search on "How To Write a FLOTUS Speech". You really can't get mad at her, or more importantly- the writers. There are only so many ways to say your parents raised you correctly, and you had to work hard to get where you are.
This is completely irrelevant to the entire election, and is nothing more than a distraction. Other than changing the White House china, and heading up some meaningless coalition to ruin kid's school lunches, the FLOTUS is nothing but arm candy for the POTUS.
Lets be honest, when it comes down to arm candy there's really no competition.
So yeah, she ripped off the speech. But she sure looked a lot better doing it. And isn't that whats important?
Funny how soon people forget about a similar speech that was "plagiarized"…
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Mayan Rainbow Floor Cushion and Dog Bed
These extra large cushion covers are handmade from guatemalan Blankets. Double-sided with long, hidden zipper that goes around 3/4 of the perimeter.
Medium: Approximately 25 x 25 x 4 inches.
Large: Approximately 35 x 35 inches and 3 inches tall.
For scale, the dog pictured weighs 10 pounds and is sleeping on the 25 x 25 inch cushion.
Great as a dog bed, floor cushion, or meditation pillow.
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Today's Independent News
Dreamland Margate to open as "world's first heritage amusement park"
The article in todays Independent news highlights the mass of support building up within the seaside town of Margate for the world's first heritage amusement park. Guy Hollaway Architects and Hemingway design are working to design this heritage amusement park. The article can be read here: http://tinyurl.com/mmdq9ty
First opened in the 1860's, Dreamland is the oldest amusement Park in the UK and the regeneration will aim to restore the park back to its former glory, making this the worlds first Heritage Theme Park and preserve what is an important part of our British cultural heritage.
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Converting Pascal case to sentences using regular expression
Here's another reminder to myself: a nifty one-liner regex which transforms Pascal/camel case string into a sentence. I always write it from scratch so I decided to put it here. It might also be a good idea to write it as an extension method for string class.
static string PascalCaseToSentence(string input)
return Regex. . . .
Using timestamps in batch files
After failing many times before, I have finally found out how to create user-friendly timestamps in batch scripts. For many people this may be yesterday's news, but I am posting it here as a reminder to myself and in hope that it might help someone else.
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Automatic memory management myth
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std::auto_ptr<> and boost versions.
At a recent interview, a job candidate ticked me off when we reached one of the topics which is very dear to my heart. We are mostly C++ shop, but many of our job applicants come from .NET background. So during the interview we . . .


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- Western Religion 2015 Watch Online
- Cast By : Megan Hensley, Miles Szanto, Peter Shinkoda, Stig Eldred
- Category : Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
The year is 1879. Gunfighters from the far reaches of the globe descend on Religion, AZ to compete in a legendary poker tournament. Drawn by the gold prize, the players come to realize that in this game, their very souls are at stake.
The year is 1879. Gunfighters and cardsharps from the far reaches of the globe descend on the mining town of Religion, Arizona to compete in a poker tournament for a solid gold cross worth its weight in publicity for the township's ambitious founders. As fortune would have it, every major gunslinger/card player that arrives lives by a specific creed, be it a religious doctrine or a way of life, and their respective "religions" battle for supremacy as the players cast themselves all-in for the most glittering, but deadly prize the wild west has to offer. (C) Official Site


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We have all used online food ordering platforms like Food panda to order something to kill hunger. These online ordering websites have been very successful in the last couple of years and are growing at a fast rate in India. But, have you ever wondered how they could have clicked in today's tremendous e-commerce market? Here are some of the reasons why this new concept is blooming in the country.
The Ecommerce Market in India
Indian e-commerce industry is expected to grow at 37% per annum for the next four years! Almost all online retail categories have grown vigorously in the last few years and will continue to do so. People are more willing to spend online than they were before. Similarly, the online food ordering industry saw huge demand which led to its quick growth and success. People thought if they can spend so much online, then why not order their food from there too.
It's pretty obvious that this platform became a hit because of how conveniently you can get restaurant food delivered to your doorstep. People began wondering why they needed to put the extra effort of going to the restaurant when they can simply order their favorite dishes online. Whether you are at home, or in the office, all you need to do is go online, choose a nearby restaurant and make the order. These websites usually deliver food within an hour which also makes them quick.
Ordering Restaurant Food
Before, only a few restaurants had a food delivery option and only a few fast food joints offered online ordering. But now on these food ordering websites, you will find almost any restaurant in your area to order from (even if it doesn't have delivery service). Whether it's fast food or dine-in restaurants, you can simply make the order on their website and have it delivered. The pickup and delivery is done by the online food ordering website itself which means you can make an order from almost any restaurant.
Low Prices
The online food platform offers the same food menu at a cheaper price. Online platforms give offers and discounts on orders. So not only is the service convenient but it is also easy on the wallet. Today, you will find many coupons online. GrabOn lists a comprehensive range of offers on food, like Foodpanda coupons, Tiny Owl first-time user discounts, JustEat special coupon code and more, with these offerings you can be rest assured to get really high discounts which will reduce your cost even more. This advantage makes online food ordering a unique and successful medium.
High Investment
With the immense success of the online food ordering industry, it has become very easy for online food start-ups and even old ones to have large investments in their ventures. Every year you get to hear a new acquisition or large investment in the online retail industry. With such high sums of capital, these brands are able to employ a sufficient amount of man power to ensure swift delivery. They are now investing to expand and improve strategic operations which is making them more effective than before.
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The authors of 50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology have an article in eSkeptic listing the top ten myths. Take a look.
I'm pleased to see my own pet peeve of pop psychology mythology - the lie detector - made the list.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Ten top psychology myths
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text: posted by Matt Doty on Wednesday, December 08, 2010 Reproduced with permission from Shop Owner Magazine. www.shopownermag.comIf you got a chance to attend the SEMA and AAPEX shows in November, you saw probably tens of millions of dollars' worth of cars, products and equipment. It was an incredibly vast display of all things automotive. But how does all this stuff get out of the showroom and onto the floor of a typical repair shop?Manufacturers and distribution groups sell their wares to repair shop owners who need to upgrade equipment or add services. The owner typically pays cash, goes to his bank for a loan or, in some cases, leases the equipment or software. Basically, the buyer is motivated to make a capital improvement because it will make him more money, just as hiring a new technician would increase capacity and, therefore, revenue.At the SEMA/AAPEX shows, a lot of manufacturers were showing off their racks, lifts, tire changers and balancers, and paint setups, but this time a handful of them were offering a monthly payment/lease option. One booth demonstrated how you could buy a tire balancer for eight and a half dollars a day. And the object of the demo? If you can make the equipment profitable from day one, then what's holding you back from expanding your services?According to the Department of Commerce, approximately 80% of all businesses in the U.S. lease equipment. Learning an alternative way to buy something with a ticket price greater than $1,000 can make sense for both the seller and the buyer. The seller moves more equipment and the buyer saves his/her cash for things like personnel, advertising or inventory. Paying a lump sum for equipment is like paying a technician's annual salary on his first day. Equipment and technicians are there to make daily revenue, so you pay for them as they earn.Paying monthly for a depreciating asset also makes accounting sense. Billionaire John Paul Getty famously stated that one should "Lease that which depreciates. Buy that which appreciates." And many shop owners enjoy 100% tax deductibility of their purchase thanks to a beefed up Section 179 tax write-off (see accompanying sidebar). You can also finance the freight and installation. It's pretty common to hear of equipment making money for the shop owner before he's made any out-of-pocket expenditure.So why not just go to your bank? If you have a good relationship with your banker and they know your business, then this is a viable option, especially if your credit lines are deep. However, many banks lack the specialized knowledge that dedicated leasing companies have in the automotive aftermarket. When a shop owner presents financials to his/her leasing partner as opposed to a bank lender, the leasing company has a rich history that informs their decision to approve a shop because they've seen tens of thousands of shop owner financials. A bank probably has less familiarity.While banks are good generalists in making loans, they rarely have the focused insight of the handful of leasing companies specializing in the automotive aftermarket. This is evident in the amount of paperwork and time it takes to approve the borrower's credit. Many leasing companies have a one-page lease and can approve credit applications within one or two hours of receiving the paperwork. It's what they do best.You don't have to be a financial genius to approach leasing. When choosing a leasing partner to help you grow, take a good look at their reputation in your industry (they may be great working with fast food chains, but know nothing about your industry). Make sure they have a plain English contract and they explain, in writing, what you can expect at the beginning and end of the agreement. It always is a good idea to know your options!Matt Doty is director of corporate communications at GreatAmerica Leasing Corporation. GreatAmerica (www.greatamerica.com) has been building relationships with manufacturers and vendors in the automotive aftermarket since 1992. Matt can be reached at email@example.com. Reproduced with permission from Shop Owner Magazine. www.shopownermag.comSection 179 Tax Write-OffMany business owners are unaware that $1 out of leases can qualify for this tax break. Qualified purchases with a value between $0 and $500,000 could be written off on your 2010 tax return. The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 (H.R. 5297) was signed into law on September 27, 2010, and changes Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 179. Now, under IRC Section 179, business taxpayers may generally elect to take an outright deduction of up to $500,000 (up from $250,000 in 2009) of the cost of equipment placed in service during a tax year. If the aggregate cost of qualifying equipment placed in service during the tax year is greater than $2 million (up from $800,000), then the deduction is reduced by $1 for each dollar by which the aggregate cost exceeds $2 million. Consult your accountant or tax advisor to fill you in on how to take advantage of this break.


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Britain's Most Historic Towns
In each episode, Professor Alice Roberts studies a key period in British history by telling the story of a single historic town. Alice visits historic sites and meets local historians to understand how each town was shaped by the dominant forces of the age whilst aerial archaeologist Ben Robinson takes to the skies to see how the layout of each town reflects a historical era to this day. Cutting edge CGI allows Alice to bring long lost monuments back to life and at the climax of each programme, reveal the entire historic town in all its former glory.
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The Alibaba-backed company said it has also seen a multi-fold rise in its userbase post demonetisation in November.
"... in January or February till yesterday, on a day we at Paytm are doing 8.5 million transactions. When I talk to the card network companies in the country, every bank, every card (credit and debit) network combined, the number touched 10 million," Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma said at the India Digital Summit.
Mobile wallet companies like Paytm and MobiKwik have seen mani-fold growth in transactions and new users coming on board, with people turning to digital platforms in a big way.
"We have seen a 5-fold increase in users in December-January and January-February, people who have used it start to get hooked on and the network effect continues," Sharma said.
Asked about competitors alleging Chinese affiliation of Paytm Payments Bank, he said Paytm will "never stoop so low".
"We will never stoop so low and talk about others. When people start opposing you, you should understand that you are going far ahead in your journey," he said.