text: dznymom #1 Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) I haven't done an actual review for awhile, but I thought I would give it a whirl this time. This was my second cruise on the Seaside but I have over 50 cruises on most of the mainstream lines, so I think I have a pretty good point of reference. This was an excellent cruise with many, many positives and only a couple of little negatives. I will definitely sail again with MSC Embarkation could not have been better. We left the Intercontinental a few minutes after 11 and we were onboard sipping our first cocktail (after purchasing our beverage packages) at 12:07. Staterooms were ready a bit before 2, I think. I booked a Bella Outside guarantee but a couple days before the cruise we got assigned to a Balcony with an oversized balcony (I think it was classified as Aurea?) right over the Spa area. Our friends booked a Bella Balcony guarantee and were upgraded to a little suite with a whirlpool on the balcony. We were all thrilled with the upgrades, and it started things off on a high note. I found the storage in the balcony was adequate for 2 women with lots of stuff, although I was glad I brought the over the door shoe holder for lots of our odds and ends. We all got the easy drink package. It was a non-issue ordering pina coladas, frozen margaritas and other frozen concoctions. After specifying once that we would have the non-alcoholic version with the booze on the side, they just mixed them for us. It was delightful! I think that package is a great value for most people. My only complaint is that I love decent wine and I could not abide either of the reds, and the whites were barely palatable. But I suffered through. The prosecco was okay, especially with a splash or cranberry or OJ. And we drank tons of water and sparkling water, so we definitely got our money's worth. We are smokers and spent lots and lots of time in the smoking area on Deck 7 at the South Beach Pool Bar. The bartenders and servers were exceptional and kept us fully hydrated all week. It's a pleasant enough area and is covered, so works well when the weather isn't great. We ate most breakfasts and lunches at the buffet. I think it compares favorably to most of the cruise buffets I have encountered, although there are some that are a step or 2 above in variety. The food was fresh and good and we sure didn't go hungry. The carving station was usually very good, and varied between roast pork, roast turkey, beef, fish and chicken from day to day. I loved the mediterranean station, and the grill and pizza were very good. Desserts were hit or miss, but that's the case on every cruise I think. Breakfast was the usual. There were ample omelet stations and I never had more than 2 people in front of me, although I avoided the buffet on port mornings during "rush hour". One afternoon after it rained in port, I made the mistake of hitting the buffet with every other person on the ship, and it was a mob scene. This was the one place I encountered rude people from time to time, but I kept reminding myself that I was on vacation and to shrug it off. We had early dining in the Ipanema dining room. We had a terrific serving team, and enjoyed all of our dinners. After the first night they brought us 2 bread baskets every night because my buddies were decimating it! For entrees rack of lamb, duck, chicken parmesan and prime rib particularly stood out. There were some fabulous appetizers - Crispy pancetta with asparagus and hollandaise, mushroom and leek quiche, a mushroom tarte, and a lovely charcuterie plate were my favorites. I never had to resort to the everyday menu as something else always appealed to me. Desserts were good but not exceptional, but we were usually stuffed by then. We got our drinks quickly and I had refills of wine most evenings. The only thing that took some time was cappuccino, but I think our guy must have had to go somewhere else to get it. All in all, the MDR food was very good. Butcher's Cut was exceptional. We had a wonderful server and our steaks and sides were all cooked perfectly. Desserts were also fabulous. We were able to use our drink package there, although I thought I had read that you couldn't. I splurged for a beautiful pinot noir though, and it was worth it. Sadly, I forgot my camera this night as the food was beautiful and the sunset was spectacular. I had a spa pass and throughly enjoyed my time there. It was never crowded and I used it most days. I love the heated loungers, the salt room and the therapy pool, but my favorite is the hot tub on deck. I only shared it once, so it was heavenly out there. My roommate showered there everyday instead of in the room, since it was so convenient to our room, so that was nice for both of us. We were booked on a casino offer, so we spent too much time in there. Truthfully, the casino is far too small with too little variety for such a large ship. But the drink service in there is crazy good, and having the casino drinks as part of our deal, I was able to get some better wines and liquors in there which was nice. Bernie was one of the best servers I have encountered anywhere! We won't talk about the payouts (or lack thereof) haha. I actually went to 2 shows which is rare for me, but I enjoyed them both. Peter Punk was pretty bizarre (must have been a stoner that put that one together!) but quite an enjoyable spectacle. Moonwalker, the Michael Jackson tribute, was one of the best shows I have ever seen at sea. Really, really good. We didn't do any other activities, but there seemed to be plenty to do. We loved that the pools were so deep as we were actually comfortable getting in them and swimming a bit, as opposed to the Human Stew pools on other cruises where people stand in them shoulder to shoulder drinking all day (yuck). We loved the South beach pool as it didn't seem nearly as crowded as the Miami Beach pool on 16. We walked through the Jungle Pool area one port day and there were only a handful of people in there, and it is a really cute area. We had good intentions of doing the waterslides, but we were always too lazy. They seemed to be very popular though. Gelato was amazing. The kiddie portion at $3.50 is plenty because it is so rich, so well worth it for such deliciousness. My favorite was a hazelnut swirl with chocolate topping - Oh my heaven! I forgot to mention that I got all of my Black Card benefits. Also, we really enjoyed the Cruise Critic eat and Greet. Disembarkation was so simple it was crazy. Never have I experienced one that ran as smoothly as this one. I have to say, this was another great cruise and I think MSC offers a product that works very well for me and my friends. Edited October 18, 2019 by dznymom 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text:
Casa Marin - Estero Vineyard Sauvignon Gris 2011White Wine
Country of OriginChile
Producer Information
Key Information
- AppellationSan Antonio Valley
- BrandCasa Marin
- RegionAconcagua
Other Information
- Grape TypeSauvignon Gris
- Residual Sugar g/l5.8
- Vintage2011
- WinemakerMaria Luz Marin
The vineyard is on loamy, clay, volcanic soil and has a Southern exposure. The altitude is 90m - 120m. The grapes were handpicked during the last week of March and first week of April and had skin contact for 1 day before natural fermentation; 30% in stainless steel and 70% in French oak barrels for 6 months. The wine was bottled in October
The wine is a mid straw colour and is clean and bright. The nose shows intense soft white fruits with a touch of vanilla and the palate has complex ripe fruit, delicate floral characters, balanced acidity with a peppery finish. This is a voluptuous wine.
Enjoy now with white meat, white fish, oysters and seafood
7 from Casa Marin
0 Comments
Be the first to review, comment or discuss.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
- Home
- Products & Services
- Traxens
Traxens – Smart Containers to Give you Maximum Traceability
As part of the CMA CGM Group, ANL has partnered with Traxens to offer smart technology on dry containers. Through the transmission of tracking data on container movement and condition you have more transparency, safety and potential cost efficiency than ever before.
TRAXENS gives you 24/7 access to your cargo so that you can seamlessly track it anywhere, any time. Our user-friendly hub allows efficient analytics, easy set-up of alerts and personalized notifications: you will therefore be quickly notified of any event that may impact your cargo delivery or quality, and be able to make the right decision on time, like initiating exception management and emergency sourcing plans if needed.
Benefits of using Traxens
? Access geographic position and geofence capabilities
? Near real time status updates & shock detection
? Gain access to decisive data for insurance procedures
? Location and door opening data to identify security challenges
Connect to our Business portal 24/7
- Request for a Quotation
- Print your Documents of Transports
- Book a container
- Print your Invoice
- Details on my shipment and my equipment
- Receive some specific notifications


text:
May 4 Ascension of the Lord Year A
Readings: Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:17-23; Matthew 28:16-20
This Sunday we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord into heaven. In the Creed we confess our faith in Christ who "ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father". But what exactly do we mean by saying that he ascended into heaven? We mean that the Risen Lord is not only totally alive, but he also sits at the Father's right hand. Being placed at the right hand is an expression that signifies the Father glorifying Christ and making him the Lord of all creation. To him "is given all power in heaven and on earth" (Mt. 28.18). God "has put all things under his feet, and made him as ruler of everything, the head of the Church; his body, the fullness of him who fills the whole creation". The ascension, however, does not mean that Jesus renounced his humanity. He remains one of us and head of his Body, the Church. The celebration of the ascension is an expression of our Christian hope that where, he our Head has gone before us, we, his Body will one day follow, to live forever in the Kingdom of the Father.
We must not think of the Ascension in terms of Christ going up and away from us and from the world, in purely scientific physical terms. The Ascension is not to be understood literally as if Jesus floated up into the sky between clouds to "heaven", as if heaven is a physical place. The Ascension is the fulfillment of Jesus' promise to be always with us; with his Church. Above all it is a relationship with God and God is everywhere in the whole universe. Jesus did not have to 'go' anywhere to be with his Father. The Ascension is part of the Paschal Mystery of Christ: the suffering and death; the resurrection; ascension; and the sending of the Spirit. If the resurrection points to the crucified Jesus risen and alive, the Ascension points to the Risen Lord who now enters into the Father's glory sharing equally the glory of the Father. In the language of faith, the ascension means "the entry" of Jesus into the complete and definitive communion with the Father. Jesus Christ enters into the fullness of the Father's glory, and makes it possible for those who belong to his Body, the Church, to follow. Indeed Jesus' entry into the presence of the Father makes it possible for his Church to receive the Holy Spirit who is God's continual presence with us. The message is this: The Ascension of Christ into heaven is about being present to us. This presence is different from the physical presence. It is a presence that permeates and saturates the entire cosmos. For St. Paul the ascension as has a cosmic dimension, namely the overthrow of demonic powers by Christ, who "has put all things under his feet". The Ascension invites us to reflect on the Ascension of our Lord in relation to the celebration of the Eucharist, in which we affirm that "Christ is risen and will come again." In the Eucharist we are also led to discern Christ's enduring presence that continually challenges us to an ongoing self-surrender to his love that transforms us and those around us into his own glory.
©2008 John M. Mbinda


text:
Wilderness Training - Become a Horseback Adventure Guide
Chilcotin Holidays has been teaching Guide Schools for over 25 years now, and been graduating people into the fantastic world that is being a horseback adventure guide. We love to share our passion of and knowledge about horses, mountains and nature. In all these years we've trained many students who sought the education for their personal reasons and interests, but we have also trained many who followed their dream of pursuing a career as a horseback adventure guide. Looking back, we'd like to share a few of our past students careers.
For about a decade I harbored this idea to eventually run my own little Eco-retreat in the wilderness, giving my guests guided tours and educate them about the critters and plants to help them reconnect with nature. My name is Berit, and I am a 33 year old German wildlife ecologist.
"I decided to leave the academic lifestyle and I love being in the outdoors, living and working in remote places and I felt that I wanted to make this passion of mine a way of earning a living. When I stumbled across Chilcotin Holidays during my internet searches for horseback adventure guide training courses, I felt that they offered exactly what I was looking for with their 2-week Wilderness Guide School, which gives you the experience to work as a horseback adventure guide.
Berit's Guide School Group
I packed my stuff for a year's adventure in Canada, a country I had only been to once before, about 20 years ago. Now, after my training as a horseback adventure guide, I feel even stronger about establishing myself in the nature tourism industry, and my time at the ranch has provided many opportunities to try out new activities as well as acquire new skills - some of which I never thought I would ever be doing, such as shoeing a horse or shooting a rifle. And riding the horses in the flowery alpine meadows under snow-capped mountain peaks was simply amazing.
Enjoying the view on her first Pack Trip
At Chilcotin Holidays I also helped out with the Wilderness Stewardship Foundation, an organization that conducts research projects into the conservation and restoration of wildlife habitat in the adjacent area. During this time I learnt a lot about the local flora and fauna, and especially realized the extent of the spread of invasive plants, which even occur in such remote areas as here, causing a threat to the health of the local ecosystems.
All in all my stay at Chilcotin Holidays was a real eye-opener to the possibilities offered by the nature tourism industry, and I truly loved learning how to become a horseback adventure guide. Working in the stunning Canadian wilderness truly has set my mind to keep pursuing my plans to combine my ecology background with the outdoor tourism lifestyle."
Do you dream of being a Horseback Adventure Guide or starting your own business one day? Send us an email to firstname.lastname@example.com or give us a call at 1-250-234-2274 to learn more about the opportunities we offer!
Saturday, April 25, 2015
Horseback Adventure Guide in Canada
Wilderness Training - Become a Horseback Adventure Guide
About Unknown
We are a licensed guide outfitter and we conduct guided wilderness adventures throughout our 5,000 square km operating area. This guide area has been operational since 1880, making it the oldest in British Columbia. More about us HERE.


text:
Yes, this is serious. Maggie Goes on a Diet is a new children's diet book that's slated to arrive in bookstores this October.
The story is simple enough. Maggie is 14 and overweight. "Through time, exercise and hard work, Maggie becomes more and more confident and develops a positive self image" the book description reads.
Seems harmless enough, right? Obesity is a sad reality that some of our children have to deal with, so why not offer a book that puts it all in perspective for them? Call me crazy, but I'm not opposed to children's diet books. I just think choosing the target audience is critical. And this is where I think Maggie Goes on a Diet fails. The story's heroine is 14 but the book is written at the reading level of children ages 4-8. Why the disparity?
The fact remains, Maggie is breaking new ground in the world of children's books and as scary as it is to have to talk to kids about dieting, it's a reality for some parents. So why not have a book that makes it a little easier?
I haven't read this one yet, but it sounds like it offers a healthy, balanced plan for weight loss and healthy living. It may be sad that we even need books like this, but isn't is better to have a book the deals with the topic responsibly rather than having children starve themselves… or remain dangerously overweight because no one wants to face reality.
What do you think? Do you think children's diet books are a bad idea? Would you buy one for your kids? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Sign up for our newsletter to get even more finds delivered right to your inbox.
Click here to email Jeanine, the author of this post.


text:
As a homeowner, business or a landlord you will probably be looking for a reliable, qualified and professional electrician who is able to work safely within your property. Carrick Electrical Ltd can offer you the solution. It does not matter how small or large the job is, we will be here to help.
Carrick Electrical Ltd are a reliable family run business that has years of experience in the Electrical industry.
All of our electricians are City and Guilds qualified and follow the IET 17th Edition wiring regulations to BS7671:2008 ammendment no. 3 2015.
Carrick Electrical Ltd are registered with Trust mark and the registered competent persons scheme for electricians.
This gives you piece of mind and we constantly encourage our customers to check on these websites to prove our professionalism. We take the safety of our customers extremely seriously and constantly keep up to date with the rules and regulations.


text:
The Crow's Nest on the 2nd floor is the perfect place for your next Business Meeting or Private Event. Coming soon: display space for temporary exhibits to artists, art groups, mixed media.
Rental Contract Standard Rate $100 per hour. Contract, terms and configuration documents by email. Contact Robbie Dileo, Secretary, firstname.lastname@example.com or call 510-522-4262 to leave a message.
Space for up to 125 people. Any day and most any time, on space available basis.
Tables & chairs, configurable for event, to seat 75+
Bar and Food service areas.
Presentation stage, podium, PA system, screen & projector.
Need a smaller space? The "Ready Room" has presentation space configured as theater seating for 25 people, with large screen TV, podium, and computer hook-ups. $35/hour. Below image: Golden Gate Wing Lecture.


text:
Happy New Year 2015
Category : News
I'd like to take this opportunity to Welcome You back to Stage Plus in 2015!
Classes return tomorrow TUESDAY 6th JANUARY with the schools and we have lots of work focussing on technique, strength and syllabus as we head towards exams.
Looking forward to seeing you all!


text:
Donations pour into thrift store after dispute with state
$1M insurance policy at heart of issue with DOT
Donations poured into a small, charitable thrift store in Lisbon on Wednesday after word spread about a dispute with the state Department of Transportation.
A day after news broke about concrete barriers set up outside Give and Take Community Thrift Store by state workers, several community members offered to help the store.
The store's owners originally accepted a no-cost, temporary-use agreement to share a driveway and parking area with the state DOT. But the DOT required $1 million worth of insurance to continue the agreement.
Owner Michelle Barton said she already had $500,000 worth of coverage but couldn't afford necessary upgrades -- like a new roof -- to get the extra insurance.
On Wednesday, an anonymous donor offered to fix the store's roof for free and the Littleton Aubuchon Hardware Store donated paint for the outside of the building. Barton said a local storage unit facility also offered their abandoned storage units.
"The amount of donation offers have gone through the roof," said Barton.
Barton said there is still no agreement to use the DOT's driveway area.


text:
Rubik's Stylus
A pocket-sized mobile accessory for your touchscreens Click to watch video →
Associates your organization's name and logo with our most frequently used devices, while communicating the values of Rubik's. Comes with fully customized 4C labels.
– 13 fully customizable labels for your logos or message
– Twist the bottom block to retract the stylus tip
– optional phone-jack plug to attach to your phone
Size: 42 x 14 x 14 mm
The Rubik's® Stylus is protected by Trademarks and Design registration.
Contact us to receive a quote


text:
A Town Called Panic
Rust and Bone
Special Treatment
Locked Out
When the Sea Rises...
A Very Long Engagement
All Bouli Lanners photos
All Bouli Lanners films
Movies.com, the ultimate source for everything movies, is your destination for new movie trailers, reviews, photos, times, tickets + more! Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at Movies.com.
Copyright © 2020 FANDANGO MOVIES.


text:
What does SWAT have that you don't? What is it that makes those uniforms seem so bulky? And most importantly why don't you have one?
It's simple really, they're wearing the protection needed for their craft. In a worst-case scenario, you will want it too. When laying out the gear you need to keep those you love safe remember to keep yourself safe as well.
Just for clarification, plate carrier vests are not inherently penetration resistant. Most of these vests are constructed from simple clothing material.
The protection comes when impact plates are placed in the pockets built into these vests, meaning the only parts protected are the parts covered by plates.
This makes things like additional side plate pockets a real advantage to protection.
But with added protection comes added weight. To reduce more limited mobility, the vest makers have to use as lightweight of material as possible. This grants the wearer as much flexibility as possible.
Best Plate Carrier Vest Table
Our Top Picks
- 1 Best Plate Carrier Vest: Top 8 Picks
- 2 1. Condor Outdoor MOPC Gear Vest LBE Tactical Molle
- 3 Product Features
- 4 2. Ultimate Arms Gear ACU Plate Carrier
- 5 Product Features
- 6 3. Condor Sentry Vest
- 7 Product Features
- 8 4. Nwestun Tactical Outdoor Vest
- 9 Product Features
- 10 5. Blue Stone Safety Carrier
- 11 Product Features
- 12 6. Yakeda Tactical Vest
- 13 Product Features
- 14 7. Rapdom Tactical Plate Carrier Vest
- 15 Product Features
- 16 8. 14210-Lw Recon Chest Harness
- 17 Product Features
- 18 The Best Tactical Vest Hangers
- 19 Evike Tough Hook Armor Plate Carrier Hanger
- 20 Tough Hook Tactical Equipment
- 21 FMA Black Heavy Weight Duty Equipment Hanger
- 22 Things to Look for in a Plate Carrier Vest
Best Plate Carrier Vest: Top 8 Picks
1. Condor Outdoor MOPC Gear Vest LBE Tactical Molle
This great model is from Condor, this vest is constructed with heavyweight hook and loop webbing to hold modular attachments. Able to hold up to four plates, a 10×12 in the front and an 11×14 in the back, as well as either 6×6 or 6×8 side plates, depending on your needs.
This gives maximum protection in a very well-built package, as the side plates easily cover the kidney and liver regions of the body.
Built with an emergency drag handle that doubles as a carry strap, quick release buckles on the sides and shoulders, and an internal waist strap, Molle compatible, this is a great all around plate carrying vest.
Product Features
* Designed to fit Medium – X-Large with adjustable sizing
* Removable anti-slip padded shoulder pads
* Adjustable shoulder straps
* Dimensions 4.4 x 11.3 x 18.3 inches
* Weight 3.1 pounds
2. Ultimate Arms Gear ACU Plate Carrier
Made from heavy-duty nylon, this vest is covered with molle straps, front and back. Along with that, this vest boasts a 17×13 front plate slot, 16×13 in the back, and 8×10 on each side providing maximum coverage of the vital areas of the wearer.
Combine that with the military style digital camo and this is definitely an impressive vest.
Product Features
* Fits small to extra large
* Military grade nylon
* Includes multiple pouches
3. Condor Sentry Vest
Another entry from Condor, this model shares many of the same features as other Condor products. These include the emergency drag handle, quick adjust shoulder straps, hook and loop webbing panels, and quick release buckles.
Capable of holding as large as 11×14 plates in front and back, this model stays light by not offering side plate options out of the box.
Slimmer and lighter than the MOPC Gear Vest, the Sentry is one of the best vests on the market to learn with, an amazing starter vest that offers amazing coverage, plenty of molle straps, and is easy to put on and take off.
Product Features
* Quick Release Buckles
* Padded Mesh Interior Lining
* Emergency Drag Handle
* Easy Access Inner Pockets
* Weight 1.4 pounds
4. Nwestun Tactical Outdoor Vest
This vest from Nwestun Tactical can accept two 10×12 plates, one in front and one in the back.
Made from high-density nylon Oxford fabric, and covered in 1-inch molle straps, this lightweight, and durable vest is great for anyone looking for a decent vest that can be upgraded in any fashion.The biggest drawback to this vest is its inability to resize for larger wearers.
Product Features
* 7 rows of 1″ straps on front side of the vest; 8 rows of 1″ straps on back side of the vest
* Quick release buckles
* Includes high-quality pouches
* Dimensions 1.73 x 19.61 x 20.51 inches
* Weight 2.55 pounds
5. Blue Stone Safety Carrier
This blue stone vest is made in America of 100% nylon. Designed to hold two 10×12 plates, one in front, one in the back. With molle straps in only the front, this is more of a straight protection vest than a gear carrying vest, but that's not necessarily a bad thing as not everyone needs to carry so much gear.
Product Features
* Handmade in the USA
* Velcro areas for I'd patches
* Made to Law enforcement specs
* Weight 2.8 pounds
6. Yakeda Tactical Vest
This Yakeda plate carrying vest is made from 900D high-density nylon, made to be fully adjustable from small to double extra large, this vest offers comfort and security to all. Accepting a 10×12 plate in both the front and back and of course capable of accepting all molle packs and accessories.
Product Features
* Adjustable in size S-XXL
* Includes 3 standard magazine pouches,1 map and flashlight pouch, 2 communication pouches and 1 medic pouch, all bags are removable.
* High-quality adjustable buckle and Velcro on shoulder and waist
* Can be combined with a belt (not Included)
* Dimensions 3.7 x 12.5 x 12.7 inches
* Weight 4.05 pounds
7. Rapdom Tactical Plate Carrier Vest
This sleek and small vest can carry two plates, 11×14 in the front, and a massive 11×17 in the back. A special fitted release cable allows for quick removal of the vest.
As is the standard, the vest is completely molle compatible and is therefore completely customizable. Low weight and smooth lines make this plate carrying vest impressively transportable for a gear bag or in a vehicle.
Product Features
* 100% Nylon
* Imported
* Lifetime Warranty
* Adjustable compression straps
8. 14210-Lw Recon Chest Harness
Manufactured by Blackhawk, the 14210-LW is an all-around solid molle platform. Capable of holding just a front 10×12 plate, this vest offers higher mobility than a multiple plate unit. For simplicity and comfort, this vest has no equal, and Blackhawks renowned durability makes sure this vest will last for years.
Product Features
* Field-tested for quality
* Full molle compatibility
* Quick release clips on shoulder pads
* Weight 1.4 pounds
Summing Up Our Top 8 Plate Carrier Vests
For pricing, availability, and shipping, please check the Amazon links for each item. Be sure to check local and national laws for your area before ordering. Also, know that none of these vests come with ballistics-rated plates as these are just the vests.
Those are our picks for the Top 8 Plate Carrying Vests on Amazon. From four surrounding plates to one simple front plate, there is a wide variety of options to suit any need. All of these products have their own merits and really serve their own purposes.
And while you're looking at the different vests on the market don't forget about storage. No ordinary hanger will do, as this is a piece of tactical gear it should be hung with the same degree of precision. Check out this short list of hangers to properly store your new plate carrying vest.
The Best Tactical Vest Hangers
Evike Tough Hook Armor Plate Carrier Hanger
* Holds up to 150 pounds
* Carrying handle built in
* Made of injection molded, high impact ABS
Tough Hook Tactical Equipment
* Supports up to 150 pounds
* I-beam construction for added strength
* Patented grip design
* Made from impact resistant resin
FMA Black Heavy Weight Duty Equipment Hanger
* Made from high-quality ABS
* Built-in hand grip
* Made in China
Things to Look for in a Plate Carrier Vest
Sizing a Plate Carrier Vest
The biggest thing to remember when looking at plate carrier vest, is that size references the size of plates to be carried, and not the size of the wearer.
Those changes are usually covered by adjustable straps or velcro, and are considered standard unless otherwise noted. However, plate size should still be considered when picking your proper size.
Smaller framed men and most women should start somewhere in the medium range.
The slightly smaller plates will not affect movement as much. Always make sure the fit is correct, and go with larger plates if necessary.
A properly fitted vest will hold the plate right around the collarbone, and it will extend down to around the bottom of the lungs.
However, larger plates can extend down and protect more of the abdomen, keeping in mind that large plates have a higher weight.
If you're planning on carrying multiple packs on your vest, that will also increase the weight.
Another thing to consider is, the number of plates that the vest will carry. Some rigs carry four, including two smaller side plates for added protection.
Most rigs carry 2, one in the front and one covering the back, and the lightest of all offer only one plate in the front.
Speaking of the number of plates available in each vest, that in itself can be a very important choice. Are you trying to stay lightweight but are willing to sacrifice plates?
Or are you going for maximum protection, paying no regard to mobility? Personally, I believe the more plates the better, as this offer the most protection and coverage.
Next, what do you want the vest to carry? I'm not talking about the plates, as those will be carried inside the vest. Rather what do you want to be carried outside the vest, where you can easily access it in any situation.
Does it only need velcro patches for identification, or do you need an entire chest of molle strips for medical packs and ammunition magazines?
This is where the real customization comes in with vests, as everyone's tastes and needs are different. Someone who only carries a pistol wouldn't need rifle packs on their vest, but they might still want to carry medkits or hydration packs.
Or perhaps they would rather have no extra gear to snag on branches while moving through a wooded environment.
Customizations with packs are almost limitless. When looking at a vest you should still consider how much of the vest is allotted for those attachments, whether you already have packs or if you have plans of doing that in the future.
Some vests offer very little and some vests dedicate the entire surface area to retention straps for gear.
Don't forget simple cosmetics as well. Choosing the proper color or camo can be just as important as the right fit.
Most vests on the market today are offered in the basic "military" and "law enforcement" colors, as well as some more extravagant camouflages from around the world.
Sometimes the simple colors are the best though, as it's easier to find matching accessories, for an overall more uniformed and professional look.
Finally, the inclusions. If you're really looking for value, some vest comes pre-packaged with magazine carriers and supply packs, as where others come bare requiring you to hunt down all the accessories yourself.
Honestly, this one isn't nearly as important as all the others, but if you are on a budget, it is something to consider. Just remember that the plates themselves will have to be purchased separately, but you already knew that.
A Video Review Of Best Plate Carrier Vest
Our Final Review for the Best Plate Carrier Vest
Hopefully, this list of the Top 8 Plate Carrier Vests will help shed some light on the options that are out there, and help you when considering purchasing your own rig.
It's up to each individual to determine their need when selecting a plate carrying vest. In my personal opinion, the vests that carry the larger plates and the side protection are hands down the greatest available.
But no matter what I think, it really comes down to what you personally want. A vest is as unique as it's wearer, a true reflection of the sportsman it is on.
Be sure to consider every angle of your personal situation when picking your tactical gear.
No matter what you get it should be right for you and help you be at your very best at all times.Carefully considering every detail of what you really need in your plate carrying vest is essential to selecting the best gear possible. Stay safe out there.


text:
Just like every employee in every company has job descriptions and specifications, we have grown in experience to know that each office setting has its own specifications for painting and decorations. With abundance of years of experience, we are in possession of the best bespoke and quality office decorating services in London.
We know what a great first impression means for visiting clients, how it turns just a few minute negotiation into winning pitch. That is why we spread our decoration across every nook in your small office spaces or complexes to bring out a happier and more productive setting for your employees. Yours might fall under our redecoration offers, be rest assured it still does not affect our delivery. We are who we are.
At Paintbrush Limited, it is our duty to use our wealth of experience of office decoration to bring life into your reception areas, meeting rooms, conference rooms, bathrooms and general office space, without hindering your operations because we deliver within the agreed timeframe. We know the appropriate decoration and designs that goes with your office space; that is why all you need to do is place a call to us and let us handle the transformation of your office space from a regular setting to your dream come true.
We have a master sketcher that visits your office to know where and where not fits a particular decoration or design. This is then transformed into a huge idea coupled with the ones in your head that eventually becomes the appropriate painting and decoration for your office.
Be rest assured that we do not just come around to put brush on walls or paste wallpapers on walls, we go through our personal brainstorming session that allows us to incubate whatever idea that comes to mind before actualizing it.
Contact us today and have our professional hands execute your office painting and decoration with accuracy and efficiency.


text:
lululemon athletica | Gentlemen's Night
FREE (lululemon swag &) BEER... dude yoga... hot babes... ping pong... beer pong...
Must be lululemon at it again with another killer social mixer inside a store. High end fitness apparel retailer by day, yoga bar and lounge by night. If you can imagine a keg in the fitting rooms, a ping pong table in the bra section, a catered spread of delicious bites from Sharky's in the pants corner, 2 lovely bartenders pouring cocktails in front of the tank wall and what appeared to be a regulation-size beer pong table holding down center stage in front of cash... that's Gentlemen's Night lululemon style. They got the party started with yoga (dude yoga) out on the front walk and the party moved inside for the rest of the night. That is, until the Commons closed and the crowd dispersed... probably all to get a good night's sleep before hitting the gym the next morning at 6 am.
Take a look below!
Yogagraphy (or something like that)
Because the best way to launch a great partnership is with a great photo shoot.
Congratulations and smooth sailing, Heather and Alex!
I'm Cecily
I live in Malibu, Calif.,
October 2019


text:
United CEO Smisek undone by N.J. corruption investigation
Under Jeff Smisek's stewardship, the merger of United Airlines and Continental was marred by mediocre stock performance, computer glitches, and low grades from consumers. But Smisek's sudden ouster as the airline's CEO likely had more to do with inquiries pegged to alleged corruption at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey than his turbulent tenure at the carrier's helm.
"It certainly doesn't' help that the company has had such a rocky merger integration,'' says Jim Corridore, an analyst with S&P Capital IQ, "but . .. it seems that the main issue is this investigation,''
United announced Tuesday that Smisek had resigned from his roles as CEO, president and chairman of the board, effective immediately. The airline said that his departure, along with those of two other airline officials, was connected to a federal investigation and internal company inquiry into dealings with the Port Authority, which oversees United's hub in Newark, as well as New York's other major airports.
Oscar Munoz, 56, a United board member who was COO and president of the rail company CSX Corporation, was named as Smisek's replacement.
In a conference call with investors Tuesday, Munoz noted that he was taking over leadership of a company that had endured difficulties since United and Continental joined forces in 2010.
"It's been a rough integration,'' Munoz said, "and there's lots of complex matters to work through.''
Still, it appears that the corruption allegations surrounding the Port Authority, which have sparked investigations, two indictments, and hobbled the presidential ambitions of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, may have been Smisek's undoing, industry watchers say.
"This strikes me as an attempt by United to say 'Look, we did an internal investigation, (and) we removed the responsible officials when we learned of this activity,'' says David Primo, a professor at the University of Rochester's Simon Business School, who has written about the airline industry. "This could be an attempt by the airline to insulate itself from potential legal action.''
Primo added that if United wanted to remove Smisek because of the airline's spotty performance, it could have been done at any time. "Given the timing, and the public statement that United made, and the fact that they hired an outside law firm to investigate the allegations about improper dealing with the Port Authority . . .it's almost certain that their internal investigation revealed evidence that was so clear cut, that they had no choice but to let the CEO go.''
Earlier this year, federal prosecutors subpoenaed records of interactions between United officials and David Samson, former chairman of the Port Authority and a confidante of New Jersey's Gov. Christie. In April, Bloomberg News recounted a dinner in September, 2011, attended by Samson and Smisek, where Samson allegedly asked that United resume service between Newark, where it is the biggest carrier, and Columbia, S.C., which had an airport closer to Samson's weekend home.
United launched service from Newark to Columbia Metropolitan Airport on Sept. 6, 2012, according to Lynne Douglas, Columbia airport's air service development and customer service manager. The flights, which operated only on Thursdays and Mondays, ended on April 1, 2014. The previous month, Samson had resigned from his position at the Port Authority in the midst of allegations that officials at his agency, along with staffers working for Gov. Christie, cut off lanes to the George Washington Bridge, triggering massive traffic jams, in Sept. 2013.
According to a filing by United with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Smisek has said that he will cooperate regarding claims or inquiries stemming from incidents that happened at United during his tenure.
Smisek will receive a severance payment of $4,875,000 in cash, according to the filing, and will still qualify for a pro-rated annual cash incentive award for the current fiscal year. He will also receive nearly 61,000 shares of the company's common stock, flight benefits and be able to keep his company car.
But Smisek could also be made to repay some severance monies or benefits if he pleads guilty or is convicted of a felony or crime "involving moral turpitude'' connected to his service at United, the filing says.
Though the ongoing investigations appear to be at the root of Smisek's departure, Vicki Bryan, an analyst at Gimme Credit, says that Smisek's leadership should also have contributed to his dismissal.
"I hope that it was also because of his poor performance,'' Bryan said. "United's record is terrible . . .(The board is) still remiss in waiting so long and waiting for so much destruction to the network and United's credibility.''
Now, Bryan says, investors will be watching to see if Munoz can do a better job. "I don't know what took them so long,'' Bryan said of Smisek's removal, "but it's done.''


text:
Camp Agape's Mission Statement
Camp Agape is a non-denominational, Christian-based program that supports children and families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The trained staff and volunteers are committed to sharing the belief that through Christ there is HOPE, and will provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children to heal from the pain of grief.
Camp Agape's Statement of Faith
- We believe fully that the Holy Bible was divinely inspired and is the only written record of God's revelation of Himself.
- We believe salvation is a gift of God through faith in His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.
- We believe the teachings of the Bible are relevant to today's society and to traditional family values.
- We believe that sexual immorality is condemned by God; therefore, we do not knowingly accept volunteers who practice forms of sexual immorality.
- We believe that we are to be living examples of an exemplary way of life for the children in our care; we expect our volunteers to portray a Christ-centered lifestyle both during and outside of camp.


text:
This blog is presented "as is" and is without any warranties or representations either implied or stated directly. The writer/creator of this blog does not guarantee that: this blog will always be available, or accessible at all, or that the content of this blog is truthful, veracious, complete, and not misleading in any way.
SaberGM.com is intended to provide content of an educational and informational nature only. The content presented within SaberGM.com is not intended to substitute for professional consultation of any kind including medical, financial, and legal. Advice, diagnosis, treatment, and consultation of any sort should only be provided by a professional qualified to provide such service.
SaberGM.com may contain links to other websites including ads for products and services. THE WRITER/CREATOR OF SaberGM.com IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OF THE ACTIONS, TERMS, POLICIES, OR PRACTICES OF ANY OF THE WEBSITES THAT MAY BE LINKED TO SaberGM.com. IF YOU VISIT ANY WEBSITE THAT IS LINKED TO SaberGM.com, YOU ARE DOING SO AT YOUR OWN RISK.
MLB is a registered trademark owned by Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. This site is not affiliated with Major League Baseball (MLB) or any of its teams. Team names, logos, and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams displayed.
Any other registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The writer/creator of SaberGM.com reserves the right to make any changes regarding the presentation or format of SaberGM.com and its content at any time and without prior notice. The writer/creator of SaberGM.com also reserves the right to make any amendments or other changes regarding the content of this statement at any time and without prior notice.
Terms of Use
SaberGM.com may allow visitors to leave comments on blog posts. However, comments that discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, or marital status may be deleted. The writer/creator of SaberGM.com reserves the right to delete any comment left by anyone on SaberGM.com for any reason and at any time.


text:
Every smartphone manufacturer is competing to release the highest resolution of screen display. Just 3 years ago, the highest resolution is at 720p (1280 x 720) and with density of 300ppi. As time goes by and with larger screen display trend, manufacturer companies were looking to manufacture higher resolution to maintain the high PPI count. Thus the screen resolution becomes HD (1280 x 720) then becomes FHD (1920 x 1080) and the latest is QHD (2560 x 1440).
Some wonders is it even worth it to have such a high density pixel on a 5-inch screen in the expense of precious battery life? Even the OEMs are going towards the QHD slowly. Sony on the other hand said that it does not think that QHD is worth even on an 8-inch screen. The company is rumoured to equip the next Xperia with a 1440p panel.
According to a Japan-based media, Sharp is currently is working on the next generation of smartphone LCD panels with 4096 x 2160 (4K) resolution. The rumor said that Sharp was pressured to develop the pixel-dense screen due to demand from China. The company is ready for mass production in 2016 and it will be used in 5-inch or 6-inch displays.
The report also claims that Sharp is working on improving the quality of LTPS LCD panels by implementing a in-house developed method of using polycrystalline silicon fused with glass which in the end will produce more transparent and more vibrant display panel. The silicon is made of high purity multicrystalline form of silicon.
Lastly, rumor also said that Sharp is currently has a 600ppi phone display panel ready which should be released in China market starting in early next fiscal year.


text:
Jonny Joe has been living at Redemption Residential school for as long as he can remember. Despite how long he's been there Jonny doesn't really fit in, it's a native school and he's the only white boy. When summer break comes along all the other boys get sent home to be with their families, except for Jonny, being an orphan he spends his summers right there at Redemption Residential.
This year turns out to be different when a boy gets hauled to the school by the Indian Agent. Apparently Ernie's family had been taking him out on long fishing trips each year when the Indian Agent came around to take the kids away to the school. So as punishment Ernie will have to spend the summer at Redemption Residential.
Ernie is set on trying to escape and enlists Jonny's help. At first Jonny, having never lived anywhere else, doesn't want to run away. But when one of the new priests, Father Gregory, starts taking a rather personal interest in Jonny, Ernie convinces him that he needs to leave too.
The night that they escape a huge storm comes through that leaves the boys stuck in a secret cave. While they're looking at the drawings on the cave, lightning strikes right out side and both boys are knocked out. When they wake up they are in a different time, back before white people had settled in the land. An old man, who seems to know why they are there and where they came from, takes the boys to the village.
They spend close to a year living in the village and learning about their past. Eventually a ship carrying, priests, nuns, adventurers, and a photographer arrive. Though they are friendly they bring with them a disease that wipes out most of the village. Jonny and Ernie run back to the cave to warn the old man not to come to the village when another huge storm comes up and they are zapped back to the present.
Upon coming back to the town they realize that they've only been gone for one night. Not to mention, lightning had struck Redemption Residential and burned it to the ground. Jonny decides to stay with a local farmer and put the skills he learned to use. He carves a totem to mark the grave site of the village from long ago.
This book was both fascinating and intense. When Father Gregory takes Jonny into the basement to help him, I kept thinking "run man run!". There's a lot of history in this book, from the Residential schools that tortured and abused many of the First Nations people to the tribes that were wiped out by disease. Jennifer Maruno did a great job of making a history lesson into a gripping story of a boy connecting with his roots.
Totem comes out on July 7th 2014.
I received a digital copy of this book through NetGalley and Dundurn in exchange for an honest review.


text: Quick View Compare 100 Count 6mm Copper Textured Jump Rings (Outlet Sale) $4.00 Need some jump rings? We have a bunch with a little price tag. These are part of our outlet store because we think they might be great for a beginner or might even be wonderful for a design that thinks out of the box (Soft Flex employee Kristen has used... 0 Add to Cart


text:
For a long time (since I first held a pencil in my grubby little toddler hand), I've been working through a process which would allow me to paint, draw, or sculpt what I see in the mirror and all around me. I am racially mixed (black, white, Cherokee) and I grew up in Philly which is a really diverse city. Whether it's Scandinavian blond folk (I lived in Sweden for a year) or African folks with skin as dark as the night sky, I am drawn to the variations our melanin provides us with. I also lived for a year in Hong Kong, another hugely diverse meeting point of different groups of people of all backgrounds. I feel lucky to have been forced to see a lot of diversity as it has helped me understand variety from the inside out.
This year, I decided to do a series of portraits from my imagination, rather than photographs, called Women of Color. That's where I started but I soon went astray and included men as well as women and people of all skin colors. lol I was experiencing a whole new confidence in my drawing skills for various reasons and didn't want to fight it.
I find that many artists have trouble with skin tones and hair textures and so that's where my focus has been for a while now. I was thinking that it might be fun to share this journey with others who also find it of interest. Post your examples and ideas, questions, and answers here if you are willing to share them.
Views: 219
I love how this turned out too Carla. What medium did you use? It is soft and lovely. Reminds me of digital paintings I have done using my Wacom tablet and painting software. I'm new here, are digital portraits (not enhanced photographs) allowed in the portraits group? I have a couple that I would share if appropriate.
Carla Cryptic said:
I do almost all my drawing with a Wacom tablet and pen or my Apple pencil on an iPad pro these days because of severe pain in my hands, shoulder, and cervical spine. I feel lucky that I can access digital versions of the media I have used in the past - I started drawing when I was 4 or 5 and I'm 65 now. I use Corel Painter, Sketchbook Pro, and ArtRage. I've tried lots of other programs but those are the three I end up using most, the first two pretty much every day. I was trained classically so I use those same techniques digitally as I did with paper and pencil, canvas and paint, or carving tools and printmaking. My Mom was an artist and art professor so I've tried everything over the years, from making my own egg tempera paints to rendering a white egg against a white background, and everything else you can think of. Sometimes it's frustrating that so many people don't realize the difference between drawing things from scratch, no matter the tools, or enhancing photographs using software algorithms to simulate traditional techniques.
The portraits I've posted so far were mostly done start to finish in either Painter or Sketchbook Pro but sometimes I start a drawing on paper using pen and ink, colored pencils, and/or felt pens. Then I'll scan those sketches so I can continue working on them digitally since it hurts less to hold my ergonomic art pen and/or my fingers and I can work on things while waiting in a doctor's office or if I can't sleep at night. lol
I used to use photographs or live models to paint from but I've been bringing people in my imagination to life lately instead. The people in these portraits didn't exist until I drew them into existence and that's really fulfilling. I used to despair of ever being able to do that. I guess I finally had the right combination of experience, skill, intent, and willingness to take risks to become comfortable doing it. Some kind of perspective shift.
I would love to see your digital portraits and know what software you use. I forgot to say that the one above has a very weird provenance! I was playing around with the ugliest brushes in my toolkit trying to make a face and it was truly horrendous. Sketchbook Pro releases a set of free brushes every Monday and these heart stamp brushes came on or around Valentine's Day this year. I give myself the challenge every Monday of using all of the brushes in the free set in one way or another to see if they're worth adding to my permanent brush library. This challenge was to use all of the over-the-top heart stamp brushes to make a portrait. I took that horrible portrait, months later, into Painter and redrew it as a realistic portrait. I used airbrushes almost exclusively, moving back and forth between different sizes and opacities frequently. I'll post the horrible portrait in this post so you can see how she was transformed through patience and stubbornness into something much better. ;)
Wonderful skin tones in that commissioned portrait... did you find it easier to do the little boy or the great grandma? Sometimes, the harder the challenge, the easier it is to get really good results. I wonder if art teachers teach how to draw and paint people of all different races and colors to students now instead of just how to do caucasian skin tones and hair like when I was a kid. The way you represented the light on the right side of the old lady and the relative shadow on the child's face is awesome.
Marguerite Valdez said:
Hi Carla,
Thanks for that great response with all the good information. For many of my working years I didn't do much art (I too started drawing when I was 3 or 4 and am 73 now). When I got seriously back to art in the early 90's, it was digital art. I worked for a computer software company and belonged to CompuServe (long gone now) because they had information on computer subjects that I needed. I discovered they had a Digital Art forum so I joined it. I started drawing with the mouse, but ended up getting a Wacom tablet. I do enjoy digital art although I haven't done a lot lately. My niece introduced me to I Draw and Paint and I got back into traditional mediums. I led the Drawing Challenge there for over 4 years until I had to step down due to health reasons. I was leading a couple groups on Art Class Friends until it closed in September.
Af for digital art, my favorite painting program has been obsolete for many years (Micrografx Picture Publisher). I'm sure one of these years it will no longer work on new operating systems. Corel bought it and didn't bring it forward. I still use it. You probably do like I do and bring your images into the different software to use the brushes and features you want for a certain effect. I also use Corel Painter. I have a demo copy of ArtRage, but haven't taken the time to learn it.
Thanks for the nice comment on my painting of the lady and her great grandson. I found it easier to paint the lady than the little boy. He was several different shades until I finally got him to the point where I was satisfied.
I like your wild woman done with the heart brush. It looks like you had a lot of fun with this one! I'll have to take a look at Sketchbook Pro.
Thanks, Marguerite
My pleasure, Marguerite. We have a lot in common! I was the computer geek at work - before I started working there (a department at UC Berkeley), they didn't even have computers for all employees and I got them going with their first Apple computer (they were having a lot of problems with pre-Windows PCs). Anyway, I also hosted a lot of art salons in person and online, hosted some online conferences (art, literature, SF Bay, and sex among others) through Café Utne. I also had to pull back due to health concerns. My Mom taught computer art at CCAC (Calif College of Arts and Crafts) when art on computers cost thousands to set up so we would spend a lot of time trying out new programs on both sides of the PC/Mac divide. Now, of course, almost everything comes out on many platforms. It's amazing how much things have escalated and changed over a relatively short time.
Time is always an issue, isn't it? There are things I'd try if I had the time but there are too many things to choose from now! lol I started with Painter when it was only available as the B & W Sketcher! Remember when Painter came in a real paint can!? So fun. I've never used Micrografx Picture Publisher but I had the same experience when Adobe bought out PageMaker (which I loved) and didn't continue it, instead putting out InDesign which I still don't think is as intuitive or as broadly useful. Sigh. So many great programs get swallowed up by big software companies.
I like Sketchbook Pro because it's available across platforms and it's very economical. I used to make my own brushes in Painter and PhotoShop also but it's easier and more streamlined to do it in SB Pro. And they release a free set of brushes every Monday to Pro users. Still, it only costs $30 a year to be a Pro member! One last thing, if you're interested, is that I have used a few vector based programs (like Illustrator and before that FreeHand) but didn't really get into them deeply because I don't think like an illustrator, I think like a fine artist. Sketchbook Pro is geared towards both and I've found it a lot easier to get into using some of the vector tools (which are hugely convenient for a lot of work) and illustration tools because of the more intuitive learning curve. That's been a lot of fun and provoked a lot of new tricks in this old dog. ;)
Yes, we have had some similar experiences. I believe you have gone deeper into the digital art area than I have. I appreciate your input. I agree that too many good products get swallowed up by the big companies and end up disappearing. I think that Corel Photo-Paint was the replacement for Picture Publisher, but I don't think it is nearly as good. Ah well, not much we can do about it. Here is a digital painting I did a few years back that was a challenge with the skin tones. I used Painter and Picture Publisher.
We are singing the lament of the modern human! So many things we use every day are out of our control. ;)
Fascinating! I like the juxtaposition of detail and abstraction in various places to make the face draw the eye directly to it. The skin is leathery looking like all men who are out in the sun most of their lives. The lighter color where the hat shades his forehead is a nice touch. I especially like the neck, an area I don't always give enough attention. Did you block in the darkness of the hair and then create its detail by just adding highlights? It looks great. I also love the hat.
Marguerite Valdez said:
Yes, we have had some similar experiences. I believe you have gone deeper into the digital art area than I have. I appreciate your input. I agree that too many good products get swallowed up by the big companies and end up disappearing. I think that Corel Photo-Paint was the replacement for Picture Publisher, but I don't think it is nearly as good. Ah well, not much we can do about it. Here is a digital painting I did a few years back that was a challenge with the skin tones. I used Painter and Picture Publisher.
Hi Carla, Sorry to be so slow in responding. Life gets crazy sometimes. Thanks for the nice thoughtful comments on my digital portrait. Yes, I did just make the hair dark and then added the highlights.
And, your lady coming home and passing the garbage can fire is very dramatic. I like it and I like your imagination. You've handled the reflected light of the fire very well.
It's been a while since I've been around here - health stuff! But, I've tried to keep creating nonetheless. Last month's Inktober was a lot of fun and I like seeing how I'm changing each year (also did Inktober in 2016). All of the Inktober drawings (one a day during the month of October each time) are at my Flickr site.
© 2020 Created by Jane Miles. All Rights Reserved. Powered by
Badges | Report an Issue | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service


text:
The Consulting Room
2 Back Hill
Cambridgeshire CB7 4BZ
Mobile 07747 186670
Woolpit Complementary
11 Brickfields Business Park
Old Stowmarket Road
Bury St Edmunds IP30 9QS
To Find Old Stowmarket Road
If you are traveling from the A14: follow the signs for Woolpit and keep going until you see a left turning onto Old Stowmarket Road (with signage for Woolpit Nurseries). If you are coming from Woolpit village centre: head towards the cross-roads with the petrol station on your right hand side. At the cross-roads go straight over onto Old Stowmarket Road. Finally, if you are coming from Stowmarket area: with the Woolpit Health Centre on your right, take the first right after the doctors onto Old Stowmarket Road.
To Find The Park & Woolpit Complementary
Follow Old Stowmarket road to the end until you see an entrance on the left hand side for Brickfields Business Park. Not to be confused with Brickworks Business Park. Take that left and follow the road round, until another turning on your left. You should then see our Centre (look for a big number 11) and parking options available directly next to the premises as well as on the adjacent gravel area.
More detailed directions will be given by email when appointment is confirmed.


text:
- Modeling and analysis in molecular biology and electrophysiology
- Computational and Mathematical Drug Design and Discovery
- Explorations of engagement
- Paleography nowadays: Achievements and challenges
- Analytic Functions and Related Topics
- Analytic Functions and Related Topics
- Current Issues in Morpho-syntax in Japanese and Korean
- Fake News in Library and Information Science
- The New Metaphysics: Analytic/Continental Crossovers
- Open Psychology Topical Issue Proposals
- Health Literacy and Physical Literacy in Library Practice
- Gender issues in Library and Information Science: Focusing on Visual Aspects
- Special Issue on the 2nd International Conference on Chemistry, Chemical Process and Engineering (IC3PE)
- Applications of Nonlinear Dynamics
- Special Issue on the 10th Polish Conference on Analytical Chemistry (POKOCHA 2018)
- Digital Humanities in Biblical Studies and Theology
- Social Reception of Humanoid Robots
- Computational Intelligence Methodologies Meets Recurrent Cancers – From Prediction to Prognosis
- Post-Neo-Classical Perspectives on Economic Development: Emerging Global Cities and Varieties of Capitalism Theorization
- Archaeoastronomy and Ethnoastronomy Research
- Harmonic Analysis: Smooth and Non-Smooth
- 4th International Conference on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Engineering 2018
- Computer Modeling in Philosophy
- Emerging Technologies in Computing
- Computing, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- NICE conference 2018
- Special Issue based on 2nd Global Conference on Applied Physics, Mathematics and Computing
- AGRITOURISM The 1st World Congress Bolzano, Italy: 7-9 November, 2018
- Special Issue based on 7th International Eurasian Conference on Mathematical Sciences and Applications (IECMSA-2018)
- Special Issue: NANOP 2018 (Conference Place: Rome, October 1st-3rd, 2018)
- The 1st International Conference on Biodynamic Research
- Congress FOOD 2030: Towards sustainable agri-food systems
- Topical Issue on Internet of Things for the Food
- Special Issue on the 13th European IFSA Symposium
- Pragmatics and discourse analysis of the language of Japanese food
- Special Issue on Cyber-Society, Smart Computing and Technology
- Special Issue "RIEMain in Contact"
- Special Issue on Robot and Human Interactive Communication
- International Conference On Nanomedicine And Nanobiotechnology
- Special Issue on the International Conference on Science, Applied Science, Teaching and Education 2019
- Dynamical Methods in Algebra, Geometry and Topology (DAGT)
- Design Thinking for Education
- Topical Issue on Intelligent Methods for Textual Information Retrieval
- Open Computer Science: Special Issue on Artificial Intelligence in Computer Science
- Special Issue on Computer Science Trends for Next Generation of Educational Technologies
- Special Issue on 'Chemistry Today for Tomorrow'
- Special Issue on the 10th Circumpolar Agriculture Conference
- Topical Issue on Applications of Mathematics in Chemistry
- Special Issue ESC2018 - The 36th General Assembly of the European Seismological Commission
- Geodetic Engineering
- International Conference "Natural Hazards – Lessons from the Past and Contemporary Challenges"
- Alkaline-Carbonatitic magmatism
- Unlocking Sacred Landscapes: Digital Humanities and Ritual Space
- ISCMP 2018 Joint Science Congress of Materials and Polymers
- Brain Computer Interface for Smart Medical Applications
- Adult Neurogenesis and Neurological Disorders
- Gateway or Endpoint: Scandinavian Contacts from the Third to First Millennium BC
- STEM Education with a Better Understanding
- Towards Intelligent System for IoT and Big Data Applications
- Monitoring, Risk Assessment and Sustainable Management for the Exposure to Environmental Toxins
- Economics, Management and Technology in Enterprises
- Special Issue on Applied Geomorphology 2019
- 6th International Conference on Agriculture 2019 – AGRICO 2019
- Metal nanoparticles biosynthesis using plant extracts
- Progress in area of the flow machines and devices
- Scientific – Technical Conference ENGINEERING OF CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES 2019
- Recent Advancement in Edge and Fog Computing for Intelligent IoT Applications
- Media Practice Commoning
- Applied Optimization
- Environmental Noise Exposure and public health as an important parameter of evaluation in Strategic Noise Maps and Noise Action Plans
- Special Issue based on the XXVth Symposium on Electromagnetic Phenomena in Nonlinear Circuits (EPNC2018)
- Mobile Robot Assistants for the Elderly
- Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Recent Development of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis
- Special Issue on the 6th International Conference and Exhibition on Sustainable Energy and Advanced Materials (ICE – SEAM)
- Images of the Future: Science Fiction across the Media
- Motion and Emotion: Cultural Literacy on the Move
- Musical Improvisation: Approaches, Practices, Reception and Pedagogy
- Graph theory, combinatorics, and their applications to engineering and information sciences
- Innovative Teaching Methodologies
- Business and Management
- Special Issue: Metal Nanoparticles Biosynthesis Using Plant Extracts
- Special Issue on Graph Theory
- Experimental Cognitive Psychology
- Post-conference Special Issue on Language and Migration
- 3rd International Conference on Materials Design and Applications 2020
- Beyond the Farmlands: Wild Resources in the Past of Europe
- Mathematical Molecular Bioscience and Biophysics
- MatteRealities: Historical Trajectories and Conceptual Futures for Material Culture Studies
- Development and Applications of Novel Methods in Computational Biology
- Information Studies, Race and Racism
- Access to information: Freedom and Censorship
- Ethical, Legal and Societal Aspects of Wearable Robots
- Energetic Materials and Processes
- Information Management and Digital Information
- "Digital Wellness": Open Information Science Issue on Digital Humanities
- The 26th Conference on Pleistocene Stratigraphy of Poland
- Machine Learning Approaches for Convergence of IoT and Blockchain
- 5th International Conference on Agriculture 2018 – AGRICO 2018
- Special Issue Dedicated to Charles R. Johnson
- Special Issue based on 4th International Congress on Love and Sex with Robots (LSR 2019)
- Fundamental Physics of Thermal Transports and Energy Conversions
- Variational/Hemivariational Inequalities and Their Applications
- 2019 International Conference on Materials and Nanomaterials (M&Ns-19)
- Evolving Agriculture and Food - Opening up Biodynamic Research
- High Performance Integrated Microwave Photonics: state of the art and perspectives
- Network Protocols, Schemes, and Mechanisms for Internet of Things Performance Enhancement: Features, Open Challenges, and Trends
- Special Issue on the FUTURE MATERIALS 2020
- Conference LOGI 2019 - Horizons of autonomous mobility in Europe
- Phenomenology of Religious Experience IV: Religious Experience and Description
- Issues and Approaches in Contemporary Theological Thought about Evil
- Women and Gender in the Bible and the Biblical World
- Materials and Nanomaterials – An International Conference
- Future of Automation – Artificial Intelligence in the Cloud?
- Food Rheology
- Special Issue on the International Conference on Climate Smart Sustainable Agriculture (ICESAT 2019)
- Special Issue on ISCMP 2019 JOINT SCIENCE CONGRESS OF MATERIALS AND POLYMERS
- Special Issue on the International Conference on Agriculture and Food Security 2019 (AGROFOOD 2019)
- Ecotoxicology & Environmental Safety
- The 1st Annual Engineering and Vocational Education Conference (AEVEC)
- Dynamics of (Semi-)Group Actions
- SPECIAL ISSUE: ICEUBI2019 – International Congress on Engineering – Engineering for Evolution
AGRITOURISM The 1st World Congress Bolzano, Italy: 7-9 November, 2018
Dr Thomas Streifeneder, Institute for Regional Development, Italy
Dr Carla Barbieri, North Carolina State University, USA
Agritourism offers farmers the possibility of diversifying and generating additional income through on-farm touristic activities in order to help supplementing their low agricultural income. This helps to maintain the viability of active farms and rural communities. The more general understanding of agritourism states that agritourism activities support and promote agricultural resources, traditions and culture. Following this line of thought, agritourism results to be a successful example of sustainable tourism that has gained importance over the years.
This special issues focuses on Agritourism which is carried out on a functioning working-farm. The agricultural activities are predominant over the touristic ones and take place in a predominantly unaltered agricultural environment. Agritourism is characterized by human interaction which means a familiar and/or direct contact between the hosting household and its members and the guest. However, regulations and definitions of what this authentic agritourism is and how it distinguishes itself from other forms of rural tourism are yet missing. An incomplete, misleading picture or a general misunderstanding of what is regarded as agritourism makes it difficult to assure a goal-oriented promotion, or to implement a strategic marketing and to conduct research in a coherent way.
A clear definition of the concept of Agritourism, its characteristics, types and varieties shall be compared to other forms of rural tourism. Thanks to an international comparison of the variety of Agritourism-offers on farms and good practices shall help to understand what we can learn from others and what the future of rural areas looks like. Can agritourism contribute to the prevention of rural migration and does it secure on-farm livelihood? What is the regional, economic impact of agritourism and what are the economic multiplier effects?
- Agritourism
- Farm tourism
- Rural tourism
- Countryside tourism
- Rural Policies
- Authenticity
- Agriculture
- Tourism typologies
- On-farm diversification
- On-farm touristic activities
The authors are kindly invited to submit their contribution via online submission system Editorial Manager available at http://www.editorialmanager.com/opag/ and choose Section 'Special Issue on Agritourism 2018' while submitting their work.
All articles should be submitted in English. All papers will go through the Open Agriculture high standards, quick and comprehensive peer-review procedure and will be published continuously. Before submission the authors should carefully read over the Instruction for Authors.
We are looking forward to your submission up to 30.04.2019. If you have any questions, please contact Agnieszka Topolska (Open Agriculture Managing Editor) at email@example.com
Authors publishing in Open Agriculture enjoy the following benefits:
- fast, comprehensive and transparent peer-review
- no submission charges
- free language assistance for authors from non-English speaking regions
- immediate publication upon completing the publishing process
- extensive promotion and worldwide distribution of each published article
- unrestricted access for all readers
- comprehensive abstracting & indexing e.g. SCOPUS and ESCI.


text:
Check out Vee Tha Rula's new video for "The Town" featuring Alumni labelmate Kid Ink.
Following this month's "Poppin" visual, Vee Tha Rula decides to come through today and share another one for our viewing pleasure for "The Town," featuring fellow Alumni labelmate Kid Ink.
Taking cameras to Phoenix, AZ and Grand Rapids, MI, where he was raised, Vee delivers a a triumphant visual to match the baring intro off his latest body of work, Rula 2. Check out the Adam Wade-directed clip above and let us know what you think.
RULA 2, which features Kid Ink, Ace Hood, & Kevin Gates to name just a few, is out now on HNHH.


text:
St John's Church Purbrook is collecting items for the PO9 Foodbank. This is a facility for the whole of the Havant and Waterlooville area. The Foodbank operates under the auspices of St. Francis Church, Riders Lane and provides essential items for individuals and families who require them.
A box will be provided at the back of the church on Sundays for you to drop off any donations. They will be delivered to the Foodbank regularly. Food (not perishable items please) and toiletries will be very much appreciated. If you have any queries please speak to Ted Harfield or Leslie Moore.


text:
QROS Ltd
QROS Ltd, a UK company, designed and manufactures the award winning QED HC-1 on site hydrocarbon analyser. In less than 5 minutes soil or water samples can be analysed to give quantitative results for BTEX, GRO, TPH, total aromatics, sum 16 PAHs and BaP, as well as provide a reliable identification of the hydrocarbon type present.
The QED has excellent correlation with standard laboratory analysis but at a lower per sample cost and provides all the information needed for classifying oily waste hazard categories under WM3.
The QED is used worldwide and in the US has been accepted as an alternative to Method 8015, the laboratory method used for TPH analysis around the world, including the UK. The QED results are accepted by the regulator for confirmation of site investigation and remediation projects. In 2015, the US Department of Transportation after an 18 month evaluation recommended that the QED is used for all investigations where TPH is expected to be present due to the major cost savings it enables.
QROS hires or sells the QED as well as other advanced on site chemical analysers for contaminated land projects. QROS Ltd is an authorised distributor of Olympus portable X Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analysers for heavy metals analysis
In the UK, the Environment Agency in its 2016 MCERTS statement, states that on site analysis results from methods like the QED can be used for regulatory purposes as part of the data package. The EA supports the use of rapid measurement techniques because they have been shown to significantly reduce the cost of site investigations and remediation and to improve the overall quality of the analytical data package submitted to the regulator.
The latest generation of rapid analysis methods have similar or better accuracy and reproducibility compared to conventional fixed based laboratory methods.
0800 046 9695


text:
Our Culture
Our people are the heart of TyreDoctor, and our culture is people-centred – we value teamwork, mutual respect and customer satisfaction.
As TyreDoctor grows, our priority is to maintain our core principles and continue developing the people-centred values that have brought us this far and built our team.
Our Core Principles
- We're a TEAM. None of us can truly succeed alone – in work or life.
- OUR PEOPLE and POSITIVE 'CAN-DO' ATTITUDES are our most valuable assets. Period.
- We LISTEN. When we listen, we learn. When we learn, we grow.
- POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS are critical for success. With customers, suppliers and the community.
Giving Back
At TyreDoctor we believe that giving back to the Community in the regions where we live and work is an obligation – and a privilege. Community groups & Charities we support include:


text: GeeWhiz IMD GelStrips Set of 5$15.00 GeeWhiz IMD GelStrips Set of 5 quantity Add to cart Category: Uncategorized Reviews (0) Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review "GeeWhiz IMD GelStrips Set of 5" Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Your rating Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review * Related products GeeWhiz IMD Adaptor Set $4.95 Add to cart Condom Catheter 29mm GeeWhiz Daily Pack Of 10 Condom Catheters $60.00 Add to cart Condom Catheter 36mm GeeWhiz Daily Pack of 35 external catheters. Monthly Pack $175.00 Add to cart


text:
5 Reasons to Go to Niigata Prefecture Now
A new Shinkansen route has cut the travel time from Tokyo to Niigata prefecture in half. SCOTT HAAS shares five reasons to go now.
Published on Oct 16, 2015
1. Because sake connoisseurs call this "the Burgundy of Japan."
Typically made from highly polished rice, the sake produced here has a smooth taste thanks to the use of pure water from melted snowfall. The island of Sado hosts two of Japan's finest breweries. One is Hokusetsu, which produces the sake sold outside Japan exclusively at chef Nobu Matsuhisa's global empire. "I met Nobu 25 years ago," says Fumio Hazu, CEO, "and we closed the deal with a handshake." The other, Manotsuru, is run by one of the few women in this business, Rumiko Obata, whose sake is so good that you find it in first class on Air France and Vietnam Airlines. Arrange a tour for superb sipping.
2. Because the historic ryokan here are deeply rooted in Japanese culture.
"The train came out of the long tunnel into the snow country." So begins Nobel-prize-winning novelist Yasunari Kawabata's iconic tale of illicit love in a ryokan in Yuzawa, Niigata. Stay in that very same, deeply atmospheric inn, Takahan, for a sense of the region's history and romance. Who knows—maybe while soaking in the onsen you'll feel inspired to pen a sequel.
Takahan's atmospheric onsen. Courtesy of Takahan.
3. Because this is a place where you can really make some noise.
Although sleepy Sado is generally revered for its serenity, every August the ancient Buddhist festival of Obon, held to honor the dead, is a time of mad drumming. The Kodo drummers as well as musicians from around the world participate in what amounts to a three-day celebration of peace and love in a pristine natural setting. It might go by a more modern, hippy moniker—"Earth Celebration,"—these days, but the locals will always know it as Obon.
Mad drumming at Obon. Courtesy of Sado-City.
4. Because the skiing here is pure powder and pure pleasure.
The alpine regions of Niigata prefecture get a whopping average nine meters of fluffy, white snowfall a year, making for some of Japan's best skiing. On Sado, Wonder Valley has great runs for all experience levels. And no better après-ski experience exists than steaming bowl of udon in broth accompanied by warm sake.
Swooshing down the slopes at Sado Wonder Valley. Courtesy of Sado-City.
5. Because "farm-fresh" takes on a whole new meaning here.
Niigata's produce snags top billing at some of Tokyo's hottest tables. Depending on the season, you can visit farms and pick your own pears, grapes, edamame and strawberries. Koshihikari, a type of heirloom rice with plump, toothsome kernels, also grows here. Shirone Grape Garden offers everything from organic blueberries to figs. For a flat rate, they'll let you eat as much of this sweet bounty as you want.
Picking organic strawberries. Courtesy of Niigata Visitors & Convention Bureau.
See All Articles...
Related Articles
- 6 Amazing Beach Bars for a Sundowner in Asia
- 5 Reasons to Travel in December
- 4 Reasons You Should Celebrate the Holidays in Phu Quoc
- Three New Sentosa Stays to Check Out
- 5 Reasons to Travel in November
- 5 Reasons to Travel in October
- 3 Reasons to Travel in September
- This is Top Chef Eric Ripert's Travel Uniform
- 3 Reasons to Travel in August
- An Eating Tour in Hong Kong with a Food Writer and her Michelin Three-Starred Chef Husband


text:
When you say role, do you mean an activity group within that role? If that is the case there are two options that I know of. Firstly you can add a transaction via PFCG, assign it to the base activity group and do a mass generation ensuring all derived activity groups are updated.
You can also use SE93 to add a transaction – There is loads of info on the internet about this.
I would advise you to look on the internet for each of the above subjects so that you get a definiative guide/documentation that you can follow.
Hope this helps
Register Hereor login if you are already a member


text:
The 6 Best Steam Presses
This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in March of 2015. Yes, we all have better things to do than iron clothes for hours on end. Cut your time spent on this chore by up to 50% with one of these convenient steam presses. They are a great alternative to the traditional iron, as they have a larger surface area that is ideal for removing wrinkles in garments and household linens of all sizes. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki. Skip to the best steam press on Amazon.
The Press or the Iron?
Ironing in itself is a tedious chore most try to avoid at all costs.
Ironing in itself is a tedious chore most try to avoid at all costs.
A steam press, also known as a clothing or garment press, is of a higher commercial grade than the conventional irons the average home owner uses to press clothes and fabrics. They are an essential tool for tailors, dry cleaners, and sewers.
However, you don't have to be one of these persons to benefit from a steam press. Ironing in itself is a tedious chore most try to avoid at all costs. If you're one of those people, a steam press may change your viewpoint entirely: they're more efficient and require less energy than ironing.
Pressing consists of holding an iron down and applying pressure on the fabric, allowing the generated steam to create or reinforce creases, pleats, or hems. Ironing is the process of sliding an iron across the fabric to remove creases and wrinkles.
The modern process of pressing fabrics consists of using steam and electricity. The iron plate of the press heats up with the use of electricity. A thermostat installed in the press will ensure that the temperature remains consistent, and most allow for the user to adjust the temperature as needed based on the fabric being steamed. A reservoir of water in the press is then heated through the iron plate and converted to steam.
The steam expels out from the iron plate and presses the fabric, loosening the chains of molecules in the fibers of the material. At this point, the heat straightens the fibers and they cool into a new shape. This process can create creases or remove wrinkles.
Different fabrics press best at certain temperatures. Every iron or press will dictate optimal temperatures for each fabric being pressed. They contain a self-regulating thermostat which switches on and off to keep the temperature consistent with the fabric setting.
To Steam, or Not To Steam?
Purchasing a steam press is an important decision. Given the financial commitment it is best to determine if it is warranted. The benefits of the steam press are bountiful. They give clothes an even, wrinkle-free appearance with minimal time and energy. They tend to work faster and more efficiently than their handheld counterpart, the iron, and they require less physical exertion.
Given the financial commitment it is best to determine if it is warranted.
They also eliminate the need for an ironing board, as the steam press itself covers a larger area, which equates to less total presses on the fabric. The generous amount of steam means you only have to press clothes once, as opposed to two to three times with an iron. Lastly, the investment in the steam press over time will save money compared to a commercial dry cleaning service, not to mention time wasted in your day retrieving clothes from the cleaners.
Of course, some concerns about steam presses must be voiced, as well. The first concern is cost. It's definitely an investment, and many steam presses cost more than five to ten times the amount of handheld irons. They are also potential hazardous, given the combination of heat, electricity, and steam.
The steam press as a whole is quite large, making it difficult to transport. Given the fact that the primary purpose is to create folds and creases, they are ineffective at getting wrinkles out of small areas. A handheld iron would be more effective for that purpose. Lastly, most steam presses are bulky. Very few include a stand of their own and you must have a flat, large surface nearby to rest the steam press.
A Brief History of Ironing and Pressing
As with many inventions, the ancient Chinese are usually credited before myopic Americans rush in to steal the glory. The use of heating metal pans filled with coals and pressing them on fabric dates back to the first century B.C.E. in China.
The use of heating metal pans filled with coals and pressing them on fabric dates back to the first century B.C.E. in China.
Jumping forward to Europe in the 17th century, slabs of iron shaped into triangles were heated by fire and used to press fabrics. A tailor's stove was historically used in tailor shops to heat multiple irons from one single heat source, expediting the process.
The first portable ironing board dates back to 1858 by W. Vandenburg and J. Harvey. The purpose was to ease the pressing of sleeves and pant legs. Curious as it is, the modern ironing board has not seen much technological improvement over the past century.
The first electric iron dates back to 1882 and it was invented by Henry W. Seeley. This iron, while revolutionary at the time, had no thermostat to regulate the temperature. It wasn't until the 1920s that such a iron emerged which introduced steam. It was credited to Thomas Sears and it became a commercial success, setting the standard for ironing that we enjoy to this day.
Statistics and Editorial Log
Paid Placements
Rendering Hours


text:
Polypipe Civils
Manufacturer of surface water drainage sewerage cable protection systems
Organisation Description
Polypipe Civils is the UK's leading manufacturer of surface water drainage sewerage cable protection systems and water management solutions serving the utilities construction civil engineering agricultural and sports and leisure markets.
CPD Courses and Workshops Available
Geocellular Source Control & TreatmentCPD
Seminar | Polypipe CivilsPolypipe Civils
This seminar provides an introduction to using geocellular units as a sub-base replacement for storm water management incorporating water treatment. Includes information on legislation and provides technical guidance and support.
Large diameter conveyance and attenuationCPD
Seminar | Polypipe CivilsPolypipe Civils
Highlighting the benefits of using modern plastic materials as a pipeline solution for the movement and storage of surface; foul and combined flows.
Thank you for you enquiry.
Your CPD request has been sent to the relevant accredited CPD provider. We hope this is of help.
Click here to search for more CPD courses and events.
Kind regards
The CPD Service


text:
This page is all about the Simplicity of Cracked Black Pepper! Yay!
Where a recipe calls for salt, you can usually bet there's going to be a little pepper right behind it. This might not be the case with all things. For example, doughs or sweet stuff, but as a general rule, the flavor balance of salt and pepper fits right into most any dish.
Is it a coincidence then that salt is white and pepper is black? The perfect symbol for polar opposites in every way. Color, flavor, usage, yet they are perfectly in-sync like yin and yang.
Okay, the whimsy is getting a little out of control here, I know! This is just how much I truly love food and all the relationships between ingredients like this!
So when I'm creating a recipe that calls for pepper, nine times out of ten I reach for the coarse grind. Same like with the salt, I just love the texture. It also can make your dish (like a creamy soup or a salad) look really thoughtfully garnished. Just crack a little fresh pepper on before serving, and viola!
Fine black pepper has it's moments in my kitchen – although for reference I'm struggling to recall exactly when! Mostly in the rare case I want the pepper to be more well-blended in my recipe. Maybe a dough that I don't want big chunks of pepper in?
So, while I do usually opt for the coarser stuff, I always keep a little finely ground black pepper on hand.
When using black pepper in your kitchen, don't make the mistake of relying on black pepper for spice alone. You literally want to use it for a peppery flavor. Heat and spiciness come from other things like chili powder, red chili flakes, or cayenne pepper. So, if you want to kick up the heat in your dish, go for a chili pepper-based spice versus dousing your food with black pepper. Doing so may give your food a very undesired flavor!
I'm still on the lookout for a specific brand of cracked black pepper that I know I can trust, without the huge price tag. So, if you have any suggestions, please do let me know! In the meantime, I try to pick up whatever organic or non-gmo grinder I can find! For example, Trader Joe's feels like a good bet, and most grocery stores carry something along the lines of the Simply Organic brand.
Whatever I buy, I always try to read labels and get a good feel for the brand and product based off of that information (and the price). After that, I can always do more research at home about a specific company to see if this is something I can trust!
So, like I said when it comes to the pepper, although I love it, I still haven't met a grinder that sweeps me off my feet!
Do you feel like you're about to sneeze with all this pepper talk? Let's go give some love to my next essential kitchen ingredient, garlic.


text:
President Trump's tax cuts have left small business owners across America feeling very good, according to a new survey by Bank of America. Sharon Miller, the head of small business at Bank of America, joined Yahoo Finance's Final Round to detail the findings.
The survey found that 63% of small business owners are 'more optimistic' about their business outlook. This level of optimism is at its highest level since 2015, and the last time it was this high was in 2012.
Miller said that the enthusiasm was driven by the sentiment that "the less they're paying in taxes, the more they can invest into their business — either buy equipment, hire more employees, expand — whatever it is they want to do."
There are 29.6 million American small businesses, and those employ about half of the U.S. private workforce. Small businesses also produced 46% of private non-farm GDP in 2008, according to the most recent data available from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
The Bank of America survey echoes other surveys on small business sentiment. Earlier this month, in a NFIB Small Business Economic Trends survey, NFIB President and CEO Juanita Duggan said that "first time in 35 years where the fewest number of small business owners have told us that taxes are their number one business problem. They've been so optimistic that they feel confident enough to raise wages and invest in their business, which grows the economy."
'Everyone has it in the palm of their hand'
Small businesses are also optimistic about technology: Small parts makers are looking forward to more business, and the services industry is offering more digital payments services.
"Business owners are using their smartphone — 90% of them … Everyone has it in the palm of their hand," Miller said. "So, yes, technology — wearable devices … refrigerators now can tell you what you need to get at the grocery store to add to your list. So all these smart devices… [are] good for corporations. But it also trickles down into the small business where they've got to build these components and parts. And it helps our economy grow."
Asked about blockchain and cryptocurrencies, Miller said that small businesses are currently focused on integrating digital payments more generally.
"We see that in the consumer trends that everyone's going online," Miller explained. "They're mobile — they're paying bills that way. But business owners are, as well. And in fact, half of them believe that over the next five years that it will be only digital payment. So cash coming out of the system."
Read more:
- 83% of small business owners do not understand impact of the new tax law: Poll
- Small businesses will be the losers in the Supreme Court's online sales tax case
- How fake student loan expert Drew Cloud fooled real people


text:
Name of Hotel : Hotel Shapla
Address of Hotel : New Court Building Road, Rangamati, Bangladesh
Phone Number : +88 01856699910, +88 01856699911
Room Type of this Hotel : Non AC
Details of the Hotel :
Hotel Shapla is situated at New court Building in Rangamati Bangladesh. All rooms of Hotel Shapla are Non Air Conditioned. There are same types of Room in This Hotel. There is no Conference room. If the Traveler or Visitor seeks for reasonable hotel in Rangamati then Shapla Hotel will be one of the best choices. Hotel Shapla is very cheap hotel in Rangamati.
** 15% service charge will be added to the room tariff.
** Price may vary depending on different factors.
More info/Contact
For Hotel Booking you can contact with us via email: email@example.com or phone. @ +88 01856699911.


text: Hello! The current template we have at the Appeals makes the text harder to read. Its because it blends in with the actual template. Here's some examples Before: Mod/Admin who banned/muted you: blends When/where you banned/Muted: in Have you been banned/muted before: pretty Reason you got banned/muted: good Why you should be Unmuted/Unbanned: right? IGN: Right?? With tweak: Mod/Admin who banned/muted you: Much When/where you banned/Muted: easier Have you been banned/muted before: to Reason you got banned/muted: read Why you should be Unmuted/Unbanned: I IGN: Think By changing the bold : to unbold will make a smooth transaction between the template and the actual thing


text:
Yay! School's out! Time for all of those things you can't do in class, like Surfing, Fidget Spinning and Bottle Flipping! Even Teachers need to relax during the Summer, perhaps even trying things THEY don't allow in their classrooms. Case in point, A 6th grade teacher named Nathan Marshall, like so many other teachers this year, put an end to ... Read More »
Teacher's Summer Vacation Project!