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Portland City Council approved a new set of Sustainable City Government Principles and an update to the Green Building Policy for City Facilities. Together, these resolutions will guide city bureaus to implement long-term operational efficiencies with a focus on sustainable approaches.
"City bureaus have a long track record of sustainability, but it's important that we periodically revisit our policies and goals, and push ourselves to continue to look for innovative solutions," said Portland Mayor Charlie Hales.
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The City owns and operates hundreds of buildings, tens of thousands of streetlights and traffic signals and several large-scale industrial plants. Like businesses and other organizations, it must examine every facet of operations for possible energy, resource and cost saving opportunities. Portland adopted the first set of sustainability principles in 1994, a year after Portland released the first-in-the-nation local Climate Action Plan. Through implementation of the first set of principles, the City has saved more than $50 million over 20 years.
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These resolutions renew and refresh Portland's longstanding commitment to walk its talk when it comes to sustainability.
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*taking a moment to celebrate the Monday thru Friday's*
I thought this "highlight of the week" thing was going to be a great idea. And then last week I posted about eating cartons of ice cream, and the next day I was informed that this certain brand had a huge recall...so I deleted the whole post. And today I am going to write about salad. Yes, a salad. Beets in particular.
So let's get to it. This week has been sooo good! I didn't mention it before but John was on a weird night shift for a while there, working like noon-midnight. And more times than not, after midnight. Most nights he would get home way past me going to bed and then I would wake up and leave while he was still sleeping. Besides me going to visit him at his job site, we spent about 5 whole hours together while we were both awake. So needless to say, I've really been enjoying this week getting things back to normal.
What I missed the most while he was working nights was having dinner together. During the week we don't do anything fancy (not that I do much fancier on the weekends) so the other day I threw together a huge greek salad. A whole container of mixed greens, feta cheese, chick peas, cucumbers, peperoncini's, beets, and then grill-panned some chicken in coconut oil and greek seasoning. Then we sat at the kitchen counter together and ate out of this huge bowl and just talked, and talked and talked. And I kept commenting on how delicious these beets were. So after we finished the salad we just ate the rest of the beets right out of the jar. I've never bought these before and just picked them up randomly at my last trip to Trader Joe's, but I know these are going to be a staple in the fridge now.
So in case anyone is wondering, these are them! Seriously go out and buy them now. And then eat the whole jar at the kitchen counter with your significant other! It will make your week ;)
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The Thomas Keller Library and Resource Centre provides facilities for researchers wanting to find out more about the Museum's main themes.
The Thomas Keller Library was sponsored by the Keller family to support the River & Rowing Museum as a reference collection, offering research facilities and access to the most comprehensive collection of rowing books and reference material in the world. It also contains extensive archive and reference material on the River Thames and the town of Henley on Thames and it's environs.
The library is also available for researchers to view objects from the Museum's collection by appointment. The collection can be searched online including reference and archive material. As we will often need to remove items from storage to be viewed, it helps to have a clear idea of what you would like to see before contacting a curator.
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- The Chris Dodd book collection was put together over a period of thirty years by the journalist and author during his time as rowing correspondent of the Guardian, editor of Regatta magazine and co-founder of the River & Rowing Museum.
- The Rowing Collection covers all areas of the sport of rowing from professional rowing and watermen to the royal regatta and university boat race.
- The John Piper research archive of reference material was established by the Museum due to its long association with the artist's work. This archive includes catalogues from many of his exhibitions, biographical material and a library of books showing his work as a photographer and illustrator.
- The Thames Collection includes many books from the Thames Conservancy's library. They cover a range of subjects including the environment, geography and management of the Thames, as well as the River's use for leisure and as an inspiration to artists.
- The Henley Collection includes a number of books relating to the history and development of the town of Henley and the local area.
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I have read at least a dozen articles various people have posted about what to really do in Chicago, all of which were somewhat true, funny and in general, nice reads. As my project at work has just been submitted to QA, I have an hour or so of unanticipated free time, which I would hate to spend skimming through Reddit, StumbleUpon or worse, Facebook. Therefore, with a very productive mindset, I decided to come up with my own rendition of how to be a Chicagoan, based on the few years that I have spent here. Needless to say, many things will be skipped and perhaps some nonsensical points will be included. Some of my ideas will coincide with yours, or what you have read about, but some may contradict. These are merely opinions — so, just humor me.
Supporting a sports team from Chicago is NOT mandatory
If you are a sports fan and you do happen to support one, or all of the Cubs, Bears, White Sox, Bulls, Black Hawks and Fire, great. But even if you don't, don't feel like an outcast. Lots of us aren't into sports at all, and being as diverse as Chicago is, most of us probably are from different places where we've established our favorite sports teams as kids, and continue to follow them. Chicago isn't limited to the handful of sports teams that the city has, it is much more than that.
Make the "L" your best friend
It's okay if you cannot drive, or feel intimidated by the traffic, the recklessness, the potholes — driving in Chicago is a miserable experience anyway (unless you like a 1000 dents in your car, and enjoy cracked rims every now and then). But you cannot be forgiven for not knowing your way around the city through its excellent public transportation system. This applies to CEOs and the homeless alike.
Explore places to eat out
Yes, Chicago definitely has some of the fanciest restaurants in the U.S. But unless you make a very fat paycheck, you will probably not get even close to them. What truly defines Chicago is the plethora of small, local and quite inexpensive places to chow down at. You will be pleasantly surprised at how many seemingly "ghetto" places will be the ones featured by the Food Network, or the Travel Channel, or has had top food journalists visit numerous times. So if you have been living in Chicago and eating at fast food chains, or saving your pennies for fancy restaurants, you are doing it wrong. Go out, and eat at the first local restaurant you see. You will be surprised at how good it will be. (Just make sure the first restaurant you see is not a McDonald's)
This city prides itself in being beautiful. It was built from ground up to be pretty and picturesque. Go outdoors, and walk around, even if it is just a few blocks around your house. If you are lucky, you live near the lake, and it is even prettier. Take the "El" to downtown, then walk again. Even the best cities in the world do not have such a beautiful downtown, as the Magnificent Mile. But downtown Chicago is not just limited to that — it is a very beautiful and sophisticated concrete jungle. If you have not taken the architectural tour yet, do it. It is simply amazing.
Accept Snow
If you live here, snow will become a part of your life — and that includes, freezing wind and snowstorms as well. Rather than constantly complaining about it, get a nice warm coat, some thick gloves and a hat, and get on with it as if nothing has happened. Almost everything you will have at your disposal during summer will still be there during winter, and in fact some more nice things like beautiful lighting and ice skating. Also, either learn to drive in the snow or befriend the CTA as I mentioned before, because trust me, people here will drive in snow, as if it's 85 degrees outside.
Join groups and organisations
Regardless of who you are, you will have some interests, some hobbies. One of the best things about Chicago is that it offers an organisation you can join for any interest you may have. And the best part, it is almost always free. So make use if it, make new friends, and expand your network.
Be social
Chicago is an urban jungle, but it is not New York. People aren't so busy that they won't talk to you. Go to coffee shops to do your work. Say hello to a few people around. You will be surprised how friendly everyone is — if you are good at conversations, chances are that you will be invited to a party they are hosting the coming weekend. It is as simple as that. (No offense to New York, it is amazing in its own ways)
Know your nightlife
As much as it is beautiful to be around the day, Chicago has an amazing nightlife. Every neighborhood, has its own scene going on, from amazing drink selections, to live music to great nightclubs. Pick your stop, but don't limit yourself there, hop around — enter some local college bars one day, or dress up for some fancy places another day. If you are a party animal, know what closes when. Pick your place to hangout till 1 am, then know where to hop till 2 am and then know where to go to party till 5 am. And if the Red Bull is still going on at 5 am, know where the after party is. If you cannot find one, create your own and invite people over. (Keep the next day free to recover though, and don't attempt after parties on a weekday unless you are really feeling adventurous)
Be yourself
One word that sums up the city of Chicago is diversity. So be yourself, people will appreciate you for that. Don't go overboard with patriotism so much so that you are wearing your national flag around every day, but don't be afraid to represent. Represent your country, your nationality, your sports team, or just your views and opinions, while being respectful of others and you will be well-respected, too.
Have fun
Even if you pick 1 new activity to do each day, you will have grandchildren before you run out of things to do in Chicago. So have fun, be abrupt, be spontaneous and be adventurous. That is the best way to live, feel and breathe the City of Chicago to its fullest. Enjoy!


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A Sense of Home - 1st Prize Winner - LittleStar CISB Short Story Competition 'HOME'
A Sense of Home
Maybe I'm a lot like Dorothy in The Wonderful Wizard of OZ, clicking my heels together saying, "There's no place like home." Even before the school bell rings, telling me classes are finished for the day, my feet are already in motion, doing the happy clap-clap-clap heel dance! My home makes me feel alive and makes my senses wake up to a world that is alive, happy and comfortable. It's my beacon of hope, always able to bring me to a safe shore no matter what obstacle I'm facing.
To anyone else, my home isn't anything special at all. It's not a place where presidents would go. It's not a mansion with ten swimming pools, but just a small house with two swimming Poels (pronounced pools)… My father and I. It seems as if there is always a light burning out or a pipe needing to be fixed. Scrapes and scratches in the wallpaper, tile and wooden doors mark my rights-of-passage from toddler to today. I'm reminded, from time to time, of their cause…the 'infamous skateboard crash', the 'I can ride a bicycle in the house' challenge, or the 'stickers look great everywhere fiasco'! The kitchen doorway is ticked with several marks and dates showing how much I've grown over the years. The furniture is a mix of old and new, but each piece somehow says, "It's okay. Touch me." The chairs are all hotspots of comfort. The house isn't lavish or elegant either. The walls are decorated with pictures of 'priceless art', as my dad would say, even though they are only pictures I've made over the years. There are photographs everywhere. Some are embarrassing because I didn't have much hair as a baby. The dog and cat toys can be found under several of the living room chairs and sofa. Sometimes, the carpet is pushed up in rolls like waves on an ocean because the dog has been super happy to see me and just couldn't stop until he slid on the carpet. My room is filled with stuffed animals. This always makes my decision of which one I'll sleep with – a tough one. Big starry lights hang from my ceiling. Rey, from Star Wars, and Cinderella movie posters are hung on my walls alongside pictures of my first rollercoaster ride and trips to Disney and Universal Studios. So even though my home is a mix of a little bit of this and a little bit of that, it is very, very comfortable, warm and inviting. And that's only part of what makes my home spectacularly special.
Up on the 26th floor, you can hear all the sounds of the city. This 'music' of the city bounces along the concrete canyon of buildings, with each street competing for a chance to be heard. In a way, it's like a symphony. You can hear the whistling wind as it squeezes through the door and window cracks mixed with the orchestra of cicadas conducting another concert for the people passing by. Then there is the rhythm of the reverberating sounds of honking horns, the thump-thump-thump of the garbage trucks, and crazy drivers yelling at each other, all adding another beat of energy to the mix. A techno-trance is occasionally added with the sounds of sirens and alarms wailing with their rapid pulse. The constant rumble of cars rolling down the elevated expressway is like a never-ending applause. Sometimes, the music of the outdoor concerts down the street floats up to my home. And during the holidays, the boom, boom, boom of the fireworks is like a grand finale to the chorus of songs below my balcony. I really enjoy the show when the lightning and thunder, with the soft, pitter-patter of the raindrops falling on the balcony muffling all the other sounds. It's so powerful! Sometimes, I think even the clouds stop to take a listen to the echoes below. So when I think about it, my home is also a concert hall, free to anyone who wants to sit back, relax and listen! The sounds make me feel alive.
I remember going to Nana's and Grandpa's home and smelling the cows for the first time. It's not that it smelled great, but it left a lasting, happy memory. Well, my home has its own peculiar scents, too. The smell of dirty, stinky running shoes fills the entryway, but every time laundry comes out of the dryer, the smell of lavender fabric softener fills the air, driving the smell of the disgusting old shoes out of the window! When the dog comes in from the rain, I can smell him before he arrives to initiate his 'water-fight', shaking attack! When dinnertime comes, a delicious aroma fills the air, which sometimes consists of things in my favorite meal, such as meatballs and spaghetti. Sometimes it's the dreaded cauliflower or broccoli. Nothing is better than a holiday turkey or cookies baking away, tempting me to open the oven door, again, just so I can inhale their hypnotic, floating flavors. I love being pulled out of bed by the scent of bacon dancing around my nose as if I was a fish seeing a juicy worm on a hook. When I lay down on the living room floor to read a book, I always grab the blanket my dog, 'Mikey', has claimed dibs on. It's not the greatest of blankets, with its frayed edge and tears, but it always draws my beastie-buddy over with his shampoo smelling coat. It's comfy and he's wonderful to cuddle up with on the living room floor! On the balcony, rose bushes in bloom would certainly attract me if I were a bee. The lemon tree and basil plant leaves are pleasant to hold because of the zesty, oil residue they leave on my fingers. The best fragrances in my home are found in the good night hugs from mom and dad. I can close my eyes and tell who is who. I don't think they know that I can tell who is who by how they smell. Their shower gel and shampoo gives them away. But don't tell them that. I like getting 'do-over' hugs!
The tastes of home are better than a five-star restaurant! I love coming home from school seeing pasta Alfredo with bacon piled on top of my plate. Also, the juicy, mouth-watering hamburgers have such a fantastic taste that it drives me insane! I really want, but can't have another, and another, and another hamburger! Remember that holiday turkey? Well, it has a taste that rivals its cooking aroma! Instead of asking are we there yet? I'm asking is the turkey done yet! Making cookies is fun, but sampling the cookie dough batter, licking the beaters and spatula, and, of course, like all good chefs, popping some into my mouth for a taste test is just one of the of terrible burdens I must endure. (Reminder: Ask dad to make chocolate chip cookies this Friday!) And what is it about mayonnaise and ketchup? I have no idea, but I'm constantly reminded it's a sauce, not a meal! Even birthdays have a special flavor. A homemade angel food cake, which melts in my mouth like cotton candy, is simply delicious. And if you're lucky, dad and I will whip up a batch of our 'rainbow eggs'. These are fried eggs with food coloring streaked across them. They may taste the same to you as a regular fried egg, but to me, they have the added ingredient of a pinch of love. There is one thing I'll always cherish too. When I was in pre-K classes, my dad and I would grab the jar of peanut butter and the jar of jelly, and a couple of spoons. We would sit on the kitchen floor, and with a quick swoop into both jars, we would pull out the perfect mix of peanut butter and jelly. We still do this today, and it tastes just as wonderful as the first scoop. Best of all, I can only find it on our 'menu' at home.
My home is filled with love. My pets bring out the best in each other and my family. My dad is the family veterinarian, helping me to take care of the hamster, the fish, the dog and cat. Sometimes there are occasional stray birds or the tadpoles we catch in the fountain. And each animal seems to like the surroundings of my home too. At home, I get to see happiness play out every day. My dog playfully squeezes my cat, gently to the floor, as if he is waiting for the cat to say, "Okay! I give up already!" My cat will watch the fish swim about and meow at them all day as if he is having a conversation. I think 'Sully', my cat, has named the fish. There is 'Meow-Breakfast', 'Meow-Lunch', 'Meow-Meow-Dinner', and 'Purr-Snack'. But he never bothers them with the cat-fish translation. 'Hammie', my hamster, seems so content when he shows me his skill in turning a wheel and nuzzling my hand looking for another sunflower seed. There is nothing more comfortable and relaxing than holding my furry, warm cat on my lap while I'm watching TV on a cold winter's day or working through my homework assignments. He's sitting here with me now, giving me an occasional 'meow' and lots of purrs. When he starts pushing down on my lap with his front paws, I think he is trying to make kitty biscuits, kneading my lap like I would knead dough. Then, I tell myself, there's nothing better than lying on the floor with my fuzzy Old English Sheepdog, who is so happy to be my pillow, and even happier when I invite him up on my bed to be my blanket too. But then, I tell myself, "No!" The absolute best feeling is when my parents, for no reason whatsoever, give me a warm, soothing, unconditional, heart-melting, "I'll always be there for you" hug. It can make a bad day, such as not getting to go to the toy store, or not getting to go outside and play with my friends, into a spectacular day at home. It makes me feel like I'm on top of the world!
There is no place like home. All the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touches make me feel loved, alive, comfortable and safe. Some are good, and some are not so good, but when you add them all up, my home is like my little heaven. So if you see me clicking my heels together with a wide, beaming smile on my face, I hope you can imagine where I've gone!
By Samantha Jocelyn Poels,
9 years old, Shanghai High School International Division,
1st Prize Winner in Group I, LittleStar CISB Short Story Competition "HOME"


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Alumafandango attendees help Humane Society
Photographer Albert Lewis was on hand at Alumafandango 2016 in California to snap professional pet portraits to raise money for the local Humane Society.
"Thank you so much for allowing me to photograph your furry family members," Lewis said to attendees who participated. "We were able to donate $460! Thank you from the dogs and cats who will soon find a home."
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3D Environment – House in Menorca
Mar 9, 2010 3D / Game Environments, Source Engine: L4D/L4D2
Image Reference Re-Creation Challenge 1 at WoLD Forums. The idea was to re-create an image of House in Menorca inside Hammer: Source. There are some really great entries. People are turning out some high quality work. I love seeing how much WoLD members improve and keep pushing themselves. These guys are soon to be the people working for the latest games and creating the environments!
Here was my entry and some work in progress screens.
The environment is fully explorable. Interior and exterior. Including the roof. Running around in it I realized how fun it would be to have this be as CS:S fy map. So I'm planning to port this over to CS:S as a fy map. 4 vs 4 shoud be fun.
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7 Responses to "3D Environment – House in Menorca"
Amazing work, very well lit! Menorca is a gorgeous place to visit too ;)
Wow! Can I download this level from somewhere,
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There are no hotels in the town of New Waverly. However, the city of Huntsville is just 8 miles north and has many hotels available.
The town of Willis Texas is approximately 10 miles south and has a "Best Western hotel"
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There is room for campers at the club field. However, there are no hook up's.


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Archive for the 'Decoration' Category
Growing Indoor Moss Garden
Posted July 29, 2012on:
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Moss has a unique and unusual nature as it does not develop actual root system. Instead of it, this plant produces spores which develop a structure like roots. This root-like structure grows into ground and attaches to the surface. This feature of moss make it the most suitable and attractive plant for creating indoor garden. Do you also want to create an indoor moss garden? If yes then you need some basic supplies and a little bit of efforts to grow indoor moss garden. Here in this post, I will provide you with a set of instructions which will help you a lot in creating indoor moss garden:
- First thing which you will need to grow moss is a suitable container. Moss will easily grow in vessels like small plastic aquariums, glass vases and bottles. Moss also likes humidity to thrive so it looks for an environment where it can get warmth and moisture.
- Next step is to find moss which you will grow indoors. You may have some moss grown in your backyard. For your assistance, I will like to inform you that you can find moss in shaded areas where the soil is damp. You may also find some moss grown at your friend's house so you can also take some cuttings from there.
- Harvesting outdoor moss should be done carefully using a shovel. While taking a patch of moss make sure that you are also taking an inch of growing medium along with the patch. It is necessary for the safety of moss's root system. To transport moss to your house, place the cut patch in a plastic plate.
- Take your container and fill one quarter of it with gravel or stones. Then fill up container half full of soil. As moss like acidic conditions to grow, you can also add a skinny layer of peat moss on the top if soil layer. After making a layer of soil, don't compress it because moss likes loose and non-compacted soil. Place patch of moss on the layer of soil and then press it down making sure it sits properly on top of layer of soil.
- Now place your moss garden in such area of your house which is semi shaded and away from direct sunlight. Mist your moss garden regularly using a spraying bottle filled with water at room temperature. Moss should be kept damp but not saturated with water because over watering can cause moss to rot. Check your moss garden daily to know whether it needs to be misted or not.
These were some basic instructions about growing indoor moss garden. Follow these and have beautiful moss garden indoors.
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The purpose of growing flowers is not just to beautify the garden but at the same time, flowers can be grown to make bouquets for indoors. Fresh flowers bouquet creates a refreshing and fragrance atmosphere in your home and brightens your mood. All types of flowers can be used for making floral arrangements but flowers which can be cut easily are best for making bouquets. For growing flowers for making floral arrangements, all you need is to choose right type of flowers and little efforts and planning.
You will first have to decide which type of bouquet you want in your home. Mostly flowers with bright and vibrant colors are preferred for this purpose but if you want to give a romantic and soft feeling, you will require growing tiny and delicate flowers. For floral arrangements, flowers of different colors and sizes are required to be grown. Grow flowers having long and strong stalks which can stand up in a vase. Annual flowers should be selected which are labeled as cut flowers. These flowers provide you with a prolonged blooming period as they re-bloom after initial blooms are withered. Some perennials can also be used for bouquets but they bloom only once and fade away for the rest of year. Here are some flowers which you can grow for making bouquets:
- Zinnias are delightful and lovely flowers which come in different colors including red, pink, orange and yellow. They have daisy like blooms making them perfect to be used as cut flowers for bouquets. Zinnias should be planted in a sunny location receiving 6 to 8 hours of sunlight a day. After sowing seeds, cover them lightly with soil and water. Soil should be kept moist until seeds begin to germinate within seven to ten days.
- You can also choose sunflowers. These renowned and beautiful flowers also come in different sizes ranging from miniature to towering plants. Sunflowers are generally expected to produce yellow blooms but now the color range has extended to red and burgundy. I will suggest you growing giant sunflowers at a location where they can receive sunlight for majority of day. Seeds should be planted to a depth of ½ inch and covered with soil. You will require keeping soil damp until plant emerges.
- What about Shasta daisies? They produce beautiful white flowers with yellow centers. They are commonly used for making bouquets because they can be easily paired with any other flower. To grow Shasta daisies, spread seeds in a sunny location and cover with soil keeping soil damp until seedlings germinate.
Besides these flowers, fillers having appealing foliage should also be included in a bouquet to add color and texture. You can grow rosemary, lavender, and different herbs for this purpose.
Plants are living things and having them in interiors of house is quite healthy and beneficial. They provide beauty and elegance as well as they provide oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. Growing and displaying plants in interiors of your house is a healthy activity. You can have a plenty of ideas to decorate your home interiors and it all depends on your imagination and aesthetic sense.
In this article, you will find some useful tips and instructions to use house plants for interior decoration.
Useful Tips
- First of all, you should use a plant design company that will help you purchasing suitable plants.
- To hide a problem area, use large tree-like plants. They can also help you to fill a vacant corner. But tree like plants can be used only if there is a high ceiling and a place having plenty of light. You can use palm tree for this purpose. Palm and Coconut trees can also be used near your swimming pool. By doing this, your window will provide you with a feeling of living on Tropical Island and it will enhance the sophistication of your home.
- Here you might be faced with the problem because taking care of such big plants is not an easy task. Watering, fertilizing and maintaining these plants can give you some trouble as you will have to protect flooring and carpets from damage while watering. Every problem has a solution, so to keep your carpet protected from damages; you can use mats and wooden blocks or any other robust object.
- To decorate your home further by using plants, you can place hanging plants around your home. The recommended locations for placing hanging plants are windows and corners of rooms. But take care that these plants should not be placed in the way of foot traffic.
- Some other plants can be placed on pedestals made of metal, iron or glass. Pedestals may also be made of wood or marble. The best places to put the pedestals are unfilled corner, windows or a blank wall. Pedestals are actually plant stands that may also include mantle and a book shelf. It is recommended to use plants having bright colored flowers in pedestals.
- Another very important thing is that you should take care that the plant stand is strong and stable so that it can hold up the plant.
You will find the above mentioned tips quite useful in decorating interiors of your home with house plants.
Decoration with Orchids
Posted November 6, 2011on:
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Decoration with Orchids
Decorating interior spaces and gardens with orchid flowers is a good idea to fill spaces that will make you relaxed and feel good. Orchids have long list of advantages that make them perfect for home decoration if you are aware of special care these plants need. You can have this plant by following simple rules to create a huge visual space it is placed in.
Decoration of house or interior space needs much consideration. Use of plants within the whole area is a common idea but it needs much care. Green and leafy plants are always attractive that can greatly transform interior spaces, gardens and offices if perfect orchid is selected to decorate these spaces. Have you ever thought to decorate your home, garden and terrace with orchids? If not then you should think of this to get a new green environment in your home or office.
- A very big advantage of these flowers is that you can keep these flowers fresh for months contrary to other indoor plants.
- These are hardy plants and don't require much water. They are virtually immortal if and only if you are aware of proper care and maintenance needs of orchard plants.
- They are also considered as best for indoor and garden decorations as you can get wide range of colors that you exactly want for decoration of your chosen space.
Definitely you need to know details that you have to pay attention from very first day you grow orchid plants in your home. Here is very useful information that will help you in making your decoration successful and attractive exactly you have dreamed.
Make Sure to Buy Orchids in Healthy and Good Condition
Remember that healthy and fresh orchids, without diseases and pests, you are guaranteeing more than 60 percent of your success to make your decoration project great. Make sure that there should be no spots on leaves. Bulbs and flowers will help you in determining the health status of orchids you are going to buy.
Think about the Space You Want to Decorate with Orchids
Determine if that selected space is too hot, too cold or it is exposed to lot of breezes. Any extreme condition will be bad for your orchids.
Check Availability of Light of the Place You Want to Decorate
Light is a very important factor to be considered before thinking to select a place for decoration with plants. Some orchids are very resistant to light than others. Make sure to choose right orchids for the space according to light and other conditions to ensure proper growth of orchids without any problem.
Determine Moisture Level of the Space Where you Want to Plant in Orchids
No extreme situation is good for orchids. Don't make a mistake to place the plants in the area that has either very high or low humidity.
Follow above mentioned basic information that is very necessary to keep your orchid healthy and happy. It is hopped that information provided here will help you to create very attractive space using best orchid flowers.
Flower Planting Tips
Posted October 19, 2011on:
Gardening is a wonderful hobby but it is not a simple task unless you know the basic knowledge of planting and taking care of different kinds of plants and flowers. Fortunately, there are some easy-to-follow tips which can help you in making gardening easy and enjoyable. They are briefly discussed below:
- Identify the suitable area for planting:
Before start planting, you need to identify the suitable area of the garden where you want to plant the flowers. Generally, plants and flowers require proper and adequate sunlight to thrive and grow. But it should be remembered that different flowers need different amount of sunlight. Some flowers flourish well in direct sunlight while others need indirect sunlight to bloom fully.
Therefore, you should not only know the basic light requirements of the specific flower you want to grow, but also know that particular area of your garden where that flower will get enough sunlight and thrive well.
- Buy the flowers carefully:
Planting should be done properly so that flowers can bloom soon. For this, always try to buy those flowers which have the tags attached to it. These tags provide you the necessary instructions for planting the flowers in a most suitable way.
There are several kinds of flowers that you can buy. Some of them are perennial flowers, annual flowers, flower bulbs, and roses.
Perennial flowers include perennial fruits (such as banana), perennial herbs (such as fennel), and perennial vegetables (such as eggplant). On the other hand, annual flowers include henbit, peas, deadnettle, chickweed, winter cress, etc.
Flower bulbs and roses can also add beauty and color to your garden. Flower bulbs include flowers like daffodils, tulips, crocus, allium, etc. On the other hand, different types of roses are also available such as hybrid tea roses, floribunda roses, shrub roses, and polyantha roses.
Besides flower bulbs and roses, it is always best to purchase perennial flowers as they bloom yearly, on the other hand, if you go for the annual flowers then they will last only for a year and need replanting next year. You can also consider purchasing inexpensive wild flower seeds to make other areas of your garden more colorful. However, the selection of flowers entirely depends on you.
- Plant the flowers properly:
When planting, you need to follow the instructions given on the tags. Mix some fertilizer in the soil and water it thoroughly so that the soil absorbs maximum water which is good for the proper growth of the flowers. Ensure that flowers are placed into a loose soil flower bed, providing each of them proper space. It is also necessary to transfer the flowers carefully into the dug hole to avoid any damage to the stem or leaves. After placing the flowers, fill the hole with the soil and water the plants.
After planting, dispersing a thin layer of mulch over the flower bed not only helps in preventing weed growth but also give a finished look to the flower bed. Regular watering and frequently feeding will reward you with colorful and beautiful flowers in the coming spring season.
Thus, by following these simple tips, a novice can easily create his own wonderful flower garden. And if perennial flowers are grown in the garden then they will bloom every year adding colors to your garden.
Growing Orchids
Posted September 28, 2011on:
Orchid plants are very fastidious, bearing the most attractive flowers having a wide range of colors. They can easily be grown both indoors and outdoors with minimum amount of care. Some of the Orchid species require to be kept in greenhouses, whereas some varieties of Orchids can grow among other house plants.
Growing Orchids indoor and outdoor could be a great fun. You just need to know some important general guidelines.
Natural light is very vital for the Orchid plants. Normally, an east or west facing window is more suitable for the growth of these plants. Direct sunlight can be harmful for them; therefore, you need to make sure that they are placed in the shaded area, having indirect sunlight. They need to have 10 to 15 hours of light everyday. Artificial lights can also be used in winter season.
Proper temperature is also necessary throughout the year for the good growth of Orchids because Orchid plants do not bear hot and unventilated conditions. They need to have daytime temperatures about 70 F in summer season and 60 F in winter season. In cold and frosty nights, keep your Orchid plants away from windows.
Watering is also very significant for the proper growth of these plants. Overwatering is fatal for them; therefore, let surplus water to seep away. You should water them when you feel that the growing medium is about to dry. Usually, watering the Orchid plants once a week would be enough.
Orchid plants flourish well in a humid atmosphere. Placing the plant on a tray of small wet pebbles would be quite helpful in increasing the humidity level. Be sure to place the Orchid pot on the top of the pebble layer, not in the water. The water around the pebbles will fade away and moisturize the air around the plant.
When growing Orchids, regular fertilization will lead the plant to grow soon and bloom well. But it should be kept in mind that over fertilization will harm or destroy the plant completely. Giving fertilizer twice a month is highly recommended. Avoid feeding the plant during winter season.
It is also important to know that you should reduce watering and fertilizing the Orchid plants once they stop blooming. Start giving water and fertilizer regularly when new leaves begin to appear.
The yellowish or brownish spots on the leaves are the indication that plant has red spider insects on it. In this situation the leaves wither away prematurely.
Re-pot the plant in new medium when you see small yellowish leaves with few or no flowers because this condition shows that the plant needs fertilizer or the medium is too damp. After repotting, water it carefully.
If your Orchid plant is unable to grow flower buds properly, it means that temperature is too cold or too hot for the plant. In this condition, you need to keep it in proper place.
Orchid plants can grow well in the places like cellars, terraces, or living rooms only if they are provided with appropriate light, temperature and moisture.
Wild Orchids
Posted September 27, 2011on:
The wild Orchids are beautiful flowers that everybody should have in his/her garden or in the backyard. They grow in different style and have a unique look. The good thing about wild Orchids is that they have wide range of species; each kind of specie has its own unique and attractive form and vibrant coloring. The most popular types of wild Orchids are Lady's Slipper, Calanthe, and White Egret.
One of the most admired wild orchid types is the Lady's Slipper which comes in a number of different varieties varying typically in the size of the flower and colors. Snowy color Lady's Slipper is thought to be the most attractive and is in high demand by the Orchid lovers.
Many of these Orchids are about three inches in diameter and come in colors like pink, purple, or maroon with white blended in all over the petals. The wild Orchids can reach about two feet of height when fully grown. This is the maximum height of the Orchid plant.
Calanthe variety of Orchids is the more classic in shape, and has variety of colors. They give more flowers per stalk than the Lady's Slipper. These Orchids are able to flourish in almost every climate on condition that you keep them in moderate temperature and prevent them from exposing in the direct sunshine or in the frost of winter season.
The most distinctive kind of wild Orchid is White Egret. It commonly grows in Asia and has been successfully flourishing in the United States. Its different appearance makes it feel like a flying bird. As its name shows, this type of wild Orchid comes only in white flowers. A completely grown flowering spike can have ten flowers, and can attain the height of sixteen inches.
Orchids, in general, bear capsules which contain thousands of microscopic seeds. These seeds need to have Mycorrhizal fungi to sprout. Therefore, wild Orchids require producing lots of seeds in order to grow and become a fully grown flowering plant because only the small portion of all the seeds has the ability to germinate and become a plant.
It takes at least 3 to 5 years to turn a seed into a plant and bear flowers. Some of the wild Orchids even take 15 years from seed to fully grown orchid plants, bearing flowers. Therefore, deciding to grow Orchid from seed is not a good idea as it is very time-consuming process and you need to be very patient as well.
Specialized horticultural methods abolish the requirement of fungi which the wild Orchid needs. You can easily buy a plant from the plant sales outlets and then providing adequate water and humidity will be enough for the plant to grow. Taking proper care of it will give you flowers that last for more than a month, giving you inner satisfaction and pleasure.


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twice the amount of cheeks to smooch on {almost too much to handle}.
two booties in diapers is two too many.
two in the bed is tight but twice as sweet.
two napping {in their own beds} is twice as quiet as one napping. seriously.
early to bed = early to rise {missed that the first time}.
later to bed = sleeping in
hand-me-downs are not only awesome, they are memory evoking.
a trip to the grocery just for milk is quite the trip.
bathing is more fun when you + one.
the more the children the more the calories burned.
the more the children {calories burned} the more hungry you are.
road trips are more fun {and take a little longer}.
alone time with each is just as wonderful as time with them together.
although i was already aware, i like to remind myself that nighttime sleep is overrated {that's what naps are for}.
little painted nails are so precious in every size.
being stared at by the both {sometimes in sync} makes me feel like a million bucks.
whether "mommy" or "whahh", both are endearing.
the name-switching/mixing up is totally gonna happen. no matter what.
the picture-taking extravaganza has doubled. we need more storage...
they can be soo alike and so different at the same time.
double the love and warm fuzzies!


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Daily Inspiration
Inspiration strikes once again, and today is all about being brave and persistent enough to achieve every small or big dream you have. Oprah said it right, and this is my mantra for the day. Have the courage to go after anything you want in life. When you succeed, the journey would have been more than worth it.
Have a very nice (and courageous) day!
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Experience winter like never before!
Vacationing in the Québec City area for five days? The city has so much to offer in winter. Here's an itinerary that will help you make the most of your stay.
Get your bearings—and an introduction to the city's rich history—by taking a guided tour of Old Québec. Bundle up for a horse-drawn carriage ride through the city's prettiest streets or make like a bird and admire the jaw-dropping snow-covered landscapes on a helicopter tour.
Catch the ferry to Lévis for amazing views of Québec City and the Château Frontenac. The sound of river ice scraping against the ship's hull is especially striking. Back on terra firma, enjoy some of the best hot chocolate you've ever tasted.
Wander through the enchanting Petit-Champlain and Place-Royale neighbourhoods, taking in the delightful winter decorations. Keep an eye out for the many architectural details that point to Québec City's French and British past.
After working up an appetite, you'll no doubt be ready to try some of the traditional Québec cuisine available at specialty restaurants in town.
Head to Montmorency Falls Park to admire the winter landscape. The ice-bound cliffs bordering the falls are popular with daredevil climbers, so keep your eyes peeled. At the base of the falls, watch for the famous "sugar loaf" that forms as mist and spray freeze during the winter.
Leave time in your schedule to attend some of the big events that take place over the winter. Starting in November, the area around city hall comes to life with the magic of the German Christmas Market. And the New Year's celebrations on Grande Allée go on for several days. In February, the Québec Winter Carnival heats up the streets of Old Québec and other neighbourhoods around the city.
Lace up a pair of skates and soak up the atmosphere—and great Québec music—at the outdoor rink in Place D'Youville. Or marvel at the spectacular setting of the ice oval on the Plains of Abraham. After you've hung up your skates for the night, treat yourself at one of Québec City's gourmet restaurants or savour some delectable French cuisine at a friendly neighbourhood bistro.
Morning and Afternoon
A winter trip to Québec City just wouldn't be the same without a visit to North America's one and only Ice Hotel. This ephemeral architectural masterpiece is redesigned every year. Don't miss the unique sculptures and incredible décor. While you're there, have a blast at Village Vacances Valcartier. With 35 slides, it's the largest winter playground in North America. Or maybe you'd rather hit the waterslides at Bora Park, Québec's largest indoor waterpark.
Sample a beer or two at one of the many local microbreweries or finish up your evening with some live music at a popular local venue.
Morning and Afternoon
Strap on your snowshoes and head out to explore Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier, one of Québec's most breathtaking glacial valleys. With 11 trails totalling over 75 kilometres, the park serves up incredible scenery and lofty plateaus that overlook the frozen river. If nature isn't your thing, pay a visit to the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, home to the world's preeminent collection of Québec art, or check out Musée de la civilisation, a city institution renowned for its innovative and interactive exhibitions.
Discover the true meaning of relaxation at one of the Québec City area's Nordic spas.
Morning and Afternoon
Some of the residents at Aquarium du Québec just can't get enough of winter, especially the harbour seals, polar bears and walruses. Observe these and 10,000 other marine animals. If Aboriginal culture piques your interest, don't pass up the opportunity to visit Wendake and the Traditional Huron site Onhoüa Chetek8e, the most authentic recreation of a Québec Aboriginal village.
Winter sports enthusiasts should plan to spend at least a day at one of the region's four ski resorts (most of which also offer night skiing). Cross country skiers are also in luck—the region offers the longest ski season in North America. Looking for something more adventurous? How about a dogsled or snowmobile excursion.
You can't go home without getting a taste of Québec's most famous dish—poutine!
Remember, when you're exploring Old Québec and enjoying the region's many outdoor events, be sure to dress appropriately for your activity—and for the weather!


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Ninite does look useful. I'd not heard of that before.
I heard about it through Demon's thread.
I didn't use it on my main PC as that is pretty much set up now. But I remembered it when I came to setting up my Dad's machine. It certainly makes things a bit easier.
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Black Porsche Long Sleeve Shirt
We issue a new shirt design every year to go together with the Classic Motorsports Mitty. Now, we are releasing the long sleeve shirt design for when you need or want a bit more coverage. It's heavy duty, all-cotton, and very comfortable. This year's shirts feature legendary Porsche race cars. We wear them all weekend long at The Mitty and our other events. If we didn't like it, we wouldn't sell it. Free shipping on all U.S. orders over $35.


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Award Winning Performance
CMSA has received the NACWA Award for Peak Performance for twelve consecutive years from 2005 to 2017.
Over the years, CMSA has earned recognition in numerous national, state and regional categories, and has received awards for all aspects of its operations -- shown below in the following five categories:
Wastewater Treatment and Regulatory Compliance
Employee and Workgroup Achievements
Many of these acknowledgements were the result of comprehensive assessments of the Agency's core business processes by independent organizations. The Agency uses the results of these assessments to continually improve its operations and provide training opportunities for its staff.
CMSA staff are professionals who have dedicated their careers to environmental stewardship. Generally, residents give little thought to how wastewater is collected, treated and beneficially reused once it leaves their homes or businesses. We like our customers and ratepayers to know that your community's wastewater treatment plant is held in high regard as one of the most efficient, environmentally responsible, and forward-thinking in the state. This around-the-clock operation has performed at a high level of regulatory compliance since 2005.


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Parks for Sun, Fun, and Everyone
Penticton features a wide variety of parks for you to experience the natural beauty of the Okanagan. Parks are an important element of Penticton's superb quality of life, providing beauty and tranquility throughout our community.
Many of Penticton's parks offer a range of features and amenities, guaranteeing that you will find something to appeal to you – whether it is outdoor recreation, swimming, suntanning, running through the sprinkers, or just laying on the grass.
- Gyro Park
- Lakawanna Park
- Marina Way Park
- Okanagan Lake Park
- Penticton Youth Park
- Rose Garden
- Rotary Centennial Pavilion
- Rotary Park
- Discovery Park
- Skaha Lake Park
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It's a technical post related to the system administration. We wanted to share this blog to our visitors, regular readers and for someone who search for related issue. Our System Administrator, Boominadha Prakash recently switched some of the PC(s) to ' Dedicated Internet Leased Line' which had IPCop enabled server and since then we ran into a weird issue 🙂 .Our Courier team (Coined by C-Team) were unable to run their Kayako Live Response V3 tool for some reason. With the help of Boomi we learned that it was due to the IPCop (Firewall) that blocked while logging into the app.
The summary of the issue and fix is as follows.
If the IPCop is enabled, it blocks the Kayako Live Response V3 to login.
The software shows the following error:
"A communication with the server has failed. Details: HTTP Error 417
An error occurred while attempting to communicate with the server (online 00:00:00):
The server returned an error response.
Data: ()
Error: HTTP Error 417 "
- When using the HTTP Web Request to POST form data using HTTP 1.1. It always adds the following HTTP Header : "Expect: 100- continue"
- Squid firewall blocks this "Expect: 100- continue" HTTP HeaderSolution:
Let's go to the solution part now. In order to fix this issue, you need to add 1 line in squid configure file.
Rule: ignore_expect_100 on
File Location: /var/ipcop/proxy/squid.conf or /etc/squid/squid.conf
- Open Terminal
- Login as root
- # vi /etc/squid/squid.conf
- add this line : ignore_expect_100 on
- Then press esc :wq to save and exit the file
PS: The issue only pertains in the Kayako LIVE Response V3 only. In V4, there is a built-in option to overcome this problem 🙂 .
Although, it's a simple fix, we couldn't find this fix anywhere. Therefore, we hope this post would be helpful for freelancers/ companies who use Kayako Live Response V3.


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How much does a $5,000 for-hire vehicle base station bond cost in New York?
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NFI acquires Alexander Dennis in £320million deal
Alexander Dennis has been acquired by NFI Group Inc, North America's largest bus and coach manufacturer whose brands include new Flyer and MCI. The £320million deal creates an independent global group that has leading market positions in the UK, North America and Hong Kong as well as a growing presence in Asia Pacific, Latin America and Europe.
ADL will retain its own brand and chief executive Colin Robertson, who has led the growth and internationalisation of the company over more than ten years, alongside chief financial officer Michael Stewart.
ADL employs more than 2,500 and has more than 31,000 vehicles in service with operations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada and the United States.
NFI employs 6,300 people, operating from facilities across Canada and the United States.
The two companies claim they share similar cultures and values regarding quality and customer experience, as demonstrated in their prior joint venture in North America and have agreed positions on management strategy, market outlook, and electric vehicle adoption expectations. They claim the objective is not to cut jobs or rationalise, but to focus on collaboration and best practice sharing with ADL continuing to pursue its strategic plans.
"This is a transformational acquisition for NFI to become a global bus manufacturer," says Paul Soubry, NFI president and chief executive officer. "ADL is the UK's number one bus manufacturer and the number one global producer of double-deck buses, with an established international presence and is recognised as a leader known for innovative products and a commitment to quality and service.
"We're thrilled to have ADL join the NFI family in a transaction that we believe will drive our business forward by combining joint strengths in engineering, sales, new product development and manufacturing with NFI's expertise in operational excellence, insourcing, fabrication and systems management."
ADL chief executive Colin Robertson, adds: "We are incredibly proud of the growth and success we've had building Alexander Dennis over the past 15 years, and I'm excited to have the ADL team join NFI – one great bus company joining another.
"We believe our consolidated businesses will enhance NFI's market leading position in North America, while improving NFI's offering through combined engineering expertise, supplier partnerships, electric vehicle know-how and aftermarket platforms."
In 2018 ADL generated revenues of £631million, having grown at a compound annual growth rate of 10.5 per cent since 2010.
ADL's primary shareholders, including Colin Robertson and Michael Stewart, retain an equity interest in the business, having been issued shares in NFI Group Inc as part of the transaction.
NFI shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange.


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Blurb: Before Peter Pan belonged to Wendy, he belonged to the girl with the crow feather in her hair. . . .
Fifteen-year-old Tiger Lily doesn't believe in love stories or happy endings. Then she meets the alluring teenage Peter Pan in the forbidden woods of Neverland and immediately falls under his spell.
Peter is unlike anyone she's ever known. Impetuous and brave, he both scares and enthralls her. As the leader of the Lost Boys, the most fearsome of Neverland's inhabitants, Peter is an unthinkable match for Tiger Lily. Soon, she is risking everything—her family, her future—to be with him. When she is faced with marriage to a terrible man in her own tribe, she must choose between the life she's always known and running away to an uncertain future with Peter.
With enemies threatening to tear them apart, the lovers seem doomed. But it's the arrival of Wendy Darling, an English girl who's everything Tiger Lily is not, that leads Tiger Lily to discover that the most dangerous enemies can live inside even the most loyal and loving heart.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Peaches comes a magical and bewitching story of the romance between a fearless heroine and the boy who wouldn't grow up.
Review: God, I am such a sucker. Give me an excellent ending and I will add at least one star to any rating. While reading Tiger Lily, I was merely whelmed. But then the final chapters slapped me in the face and made me cry and I'm like okay okay I've totally forgotten everything that was whelming since now I am overwhelmed! Just stop making me cry please! Please?
What didn't impress me was the narration. Although a daring choice, Tinker Bell narrating a story that belonged entirely to Tiger Lily held me at a distance. Tiger Lily's feelings get lost as they're processed through another character. This story is very much about the slightest changes in her feelings, and much of these changes are difficult to observe from Tink's perspective. So for the first half of the novel, I didn't believe or care about the love story of Peter and Tiger Lily. They fell in love so fast but I wasn't sure why or how or even when.
There is also too much exposition. The first third of the book was lollygagging, plain and simple. It takes way too long for Tiger Lily to meet Peter and then it takes way too long for Wendy to arrive in Neverland. Of course, if you've read original Peter Pan, you will be awaiting these developments, and the amount of time it takes for them to happen will test your patience.
I did appreciate how Anderson tweaked the tale to recount a much darker story about the effects of colonialism tempered by a bittersweet story of first love. Peter Pan is a story about time, a story about how time marches forward always. Always. In this retelling, the Englanders have arrived and push the native tribes of Neverland to adopt their culture. The effects are tragic. Yet the Neverlanders can only watch as the times change around them in a land that once was static. This story finds a lovely parallel with the love story of Tiger Lily and Peter. Both the Neverlanders and Tiger Lily learn that a moment exists only once. They learn that the evanescence of time can be catastrophic, and we see this lesson unroll on a societal level and on an individual level.
That mélange of faults and strengths made Tiger Lily a fine but ultimately mediocre read. But then, much like in the source material Peter Pan, the finale is a tour de force. There is so much beautiful writing in the final chapters. The words drip with suffering. The fate of Neverland, Tiger Lily, Peter—the fate of every character—forces you to stare directly into the harshness and inevitability of time. It will hurt your heart.
Every kind of love, it seems, is the only one. It doesn't happen twice.
4 out of 5 stars


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From Dr. Clark Carlton's Faith and Philosophy Ancient Faith Radio page, the transcript version of the broadcast which you can listen to here:
Hello, and welcome once again to Faith and Philosophy. Today's topic is Palamism Explained In Twelve Minutes Or Less.
A few days ago, a friend of mine sent me a blog entry from some armchair theologian who thought he had refuted the teachings of St. Gregory Palamas, by posting a quotation from St. Basil the Great that had been taken completely out of context. You know, there is a reason why the internet is called the world's biggest vanity press.
Well, with the commemoration of St. Gregory coming up, I thought this would be a good time to take a look at St. Gregory's theology. The first thing we must understand about Palamism, is that there is absolutely no such thing. Palamism is the invention of…
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It's January 20, 2020, 05:07:57 PM
weezys dance >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> curtis's careerhttp://www.youtube.com/v/9NChpWZ1ewY
I agree.
weezys dance >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> curtis's career
uhhh 50 doesnt need to rap...he'll crush Lil Wayne with his wallet....I hate 50...but I dont hate anyone more than Lil Wayne
^^ Exactly. And Ima tell you why that is. All these beefs he has are so fake, all made for publicity. You can tell that by having only 1 real diss track and thats for Ja Rule. Its obvious that Ja is the only one who 50 really has beef with, he was so passionate when that whole shit went down. The rest is just entertainment for him; using 2 lines in a so called diss track and let others gossip about it.
what's so special about lil wayne? seriously?
Quote from: Don Jacob on September 19, 2007, 07:49:15 PMwhat's so special about lil wayne? seriously?I Wonder the same thing bro..Ca$h Money Lil' Wayne right?, seem's like every rapper out nowaday's is Lil' somethingor Young something else...WACK!
Lol, Wayne has been rapping for ages man.
Quote from: K.Dub on September 20, 2007, 03:00:48 PMLol, Wayne has been rapping for ages man.I know that bro, I'm not sayin Waynes a newbie..I'm saying I don't understand why people like his shit so much as to call him the BEST out.he's aiight, WACK are all the rapper's out there calling themself LIL' & Young.IMO, 50 don't even bother to drop rhymes against dudes anymorecause they would use his formula and build a legacy the way he did off of Ja Rule.He'll throw a one liner or a freestlye shot...but I doubt we will ever see a major diss by him on an album again.
Have u listened to his music ?
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text: Hi, my name is Jan Nohling. Thank you for visiting my website. As a wife and mom to 4 adult children I know how quickly times flies. From their first breath, to first step, to the step away to college and beyond - photography allows us to remember when... Photography as a profession allows me the privilege of a glimpse into your child's world - to make time stand still. My hope is that you enjoy my photos as much as I enjoy taking them!


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The story of Journey is not your typical startup story, but then again, Startup Weekend isn't your typical startup experience. Startup Weekend is unique in that it separates the "talkers" from the "walkers," it brings together a unique group of individuals, from almost every background and skill set, to share in an experience. It's a unique experience that brings together individuals so committed to creating something that they are willing to spend three days, usually their weekend or time off, often with little to no sleep, to make a vision a reality, with complete strangers. If you've never been to a Startup Weekend, then well, you just won't understand the energy until you do.
Enter Journey. Journey was created around the belief in the power of shared experiences to create meaningful, lasting connections between people. Journey Founders Alex and Tao believe they made such great cofounders because they didn't just have an "interest" in startups and technology, they had that shared passion for startups which materialized in both of them doing whatever it took to make it to the Startup weekend where they met. They both travelled to Los Angeles for LA Startup Weekend from other parts of the country because of their shared passion for startups and commitment to create something. Though the idea they worked on at Startup Weekend LA never materialized, they kept in touch and eventually reconnected again across the country at 9,000ft in Telluride, Colorado at the Telluride Venture Accelerator (www.tellurideva.com). They also fundamentally understood each other because they'd both had the shared experiences of going to college in the Washington D.C. area, as well as spending time in both Hong Kong, China and the Rocky Mountains.
Journey is launching now, and just like Startup Weekend, the company believes in the power of shared experiences, it's one of the reasons we do what we do. Journey can help you connect with other people that have experienced Startup Weekend and continue to interact with SW alumni. You never know, maybe you didn't get to launch your dream company at a Startup Weekend, or maybe you didn't meet that perfect cofounder, but now you can connect with the entire SW alumni network to continue that search, and connect around that shared experience of attending SW (and potentially other shared experiences!).
Journey is about far more than just connecting around Startup Weekend. Journey can connect around all kinds of shared experiences. Right now they primarily work off photos and locations you've entered into the app, or had in your Instagram or Facebook. So if you're in Seattle, you could connect with other people that have say been to San Francisco. Or perhaps you're new to New York and you'd like to find other people that ski in Colorado. Be sure to check out the full demo of the app here Experience Journey – Connect via Shared Experiences and feel free to contact the company directly if you have any questions or issues getting set up. You can follow them on Instagram and can stay tuned for updates on Facebook.
Journey has given Startup Weekend exclusive access to download the app early (sorry, only iOS at the moment) here, but you can also sign up to be notified when they release the Android version here.
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Nha Trang 1 Day City Tour
49 USD/ pax
Located on the south-central coast of Vietnam, Nha Trang is one of Vietnam most beautiful beaches and also the capital of Khanh Hoa province. The beach is a great attraction because it is located right on the beach and the downtown of the city romantically spreads along six kilometers of white sandy beach.
Nha Trang 1 Day City Tour49 USD/ pax
Nha Trang 1 Day City Tour infomation
Important Notes
– Please advise your special dietary requests if have at the time of booking.
What to bring:
– Comfortable walking shoes and pants.
Full Itinerary
This trip will take you to discover a collection of the best attractions in Nha Trang City.
8:00 am: Hotel pick up.
Firstly, you will visit Vietnam Oceanographic Institute to learn about the sea creatures in Nha Trang Bay. After that, you will go to Long Son Pagoda and Stone Church built in French colony time, Chong Promontory Rocks and the Po Nagar Temples. The last stop is at Dam Market.
Have lunch at noon around 12:00 pm.
Your Nha Trang 1 Day City Tour ends.
- Transport by A/C vehicle
- English-speaking guide
- 01 lunch at the local restaurant
- Entrance & sightseeing fees
- Government taxes & services charges
- Personal travel insurance
- Tips
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Hardwood Deck Maintenance
Hardwood Deck Maintenance vs Softwood Deck Maintenance
Algae and mold will grow on a hardwood deck like any other surface around the exterior of your home when the environment is moist, warm and shady. When your hardwood deck is covered in algae or mold it gets slippery and unsafe. Carlton Cleans Pressure Washing provides a scrub brush cleaning service followed by wood brightener on hardwood decks such as IPE. We do no use a pressure washer in cleaning hardwood decks. We will remove the unwanted organics restoring the wood to a clean natural state.
Hardwood Deck Maintenance to Restore the Original Look
The service will not restore the wood to the deep wonderful color you saw when the wood was new. The surface color will still be changed from the sun and general out door environment but the algae and mold (green/black) will be removed. The deep colors you saw when the hardwood was new will come out when the wood is wet (after a rain but disappears when its dry) or when a translucent oil is applied. The oil will bring the color back full time for a few months, maybe up to 6 months if the wood is well seasoned. Due to the density of hardwood oil will not penetrate deep thus the short oiled life.
Is Oiling a Hardwood Deck Necessary?
We recommend having regular cleanings to keep the deck safe and beautiful. Continual oiling exterior hardwood is not cost effective, however, if you are have many special occasions during the spring or summer than getting an oil treatment that year may be worth the expense. The linseed oil on a hardwood creates a great wow factor for your party.
Contact Carlton Cleans for Your Hardwood Deck Maintenance Needs
Hardwood decks are a beautiful addition to any home. Keep up with hardwood deck maintenance with Carlton Cleans. Let Carlton Cleans use their experience of hardwood deck maintenance to treat your deck and keep it looking like the day it was installed. Contact Carlton Cleans today via phone (301-906-4446) or contact us on the web.


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I've started a *Beta* site for Big Island Bloggers to make connections and just have a place to link to.
The blogs listed on this site are only for Big Island Bloggers to have their site listed.
FBI ONLY blog links will be posted there.
Not looking for commercial sites… ONLY BLOGS.
If you are interested in checking out the BETA site… shoot me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com
Once I get all the kinks worked out I'll send out more information on how to obtain your official "FBI Button" for your own blog… and I will be adding a blog on my site announcing the new site along with a link to it as a button on one of my columns.
So even if your not linked on my blogroll… you are definately still welcome to post your link there.
The link will contain a link to your most recent posted blog and will be updated automatically through RSS feeds.
6 Big Island Bloggers signed on today.
There is no cost… you just might have to come party with us once a year… j/k.
I'm not worried so much about the content of your blog, as long as it derives from the Big Island. (Please don't use swear words in the title of the Blog as the title of the blog is fed automatically onto the site)
It's still in a trial/beta phase, but all participating bloggers should have access there to also post notes of interest that they might not want to post on their own blog for one reason or another.
So send me an email if your interested… and of course at anytime if you wanted to… your blog could also be removed.
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Please download and print the PDF for the Sutton Agricultural Society Member Signup Form.
Membership Renewal starts at the October meeting each year.
Membership wristbands for the fair are handed out at the July meeting.
Cost of Membership:
Nov 1, 2018 to Feb 1, 2019 = $10.00
Feb 2, 2019 to July 31, 2019 = $20.00
No memberships will be sold in August.


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Large Companies See Mobility, Security, Complexity as Top Challenges
Today, MOBI an industry-leading mobility management platform, announced the results of "Enterprise Mobility in 2017 and What Comes Next," a study exploring the current and future state of mobility at large multinational companies via a survey of 300 IT decision-makers. It is no surprise that most respondents see mobile devices and connectivity as essential to their organizations' success; in fact, more than 80% ranked them as an eight or higher on a scale of one to 10 (where a rating of 10 means they're 100% essential). But, despite the critical nature of mobility in the enterprise, the growing number of devices creates a complex puzzle for IT managers.
The future of enterprise mobility
When asked about what the enterprise mobility landscape will look like by 2022:
- Nearly 25% of companies plan to eliminate desk phones soon. 15% plan to do so in the next 12 months.
-Interestingly, respondents from technology companies are more likely than non-technology respondents to plan on retaining desk phones.
- 50% expect machine-to-machine (M2M) devices to be commonplace at every enterprise five years from now.
-This same group still expects laptops, smartphones, and tablets to be essential business tools in five years.
- Almost half (48%) of IT decision-makers deploying Windows 10, Apple DEP/VPP, and/or Microsoft EMS within the next two years expect these solutions to help unify the management of all enterprise technologies into a single platform.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is also top of mind for many:
- More than half (57%) believe employees will have their own virtual assistants in five years.
- The majority (69%) feel AI will assist workers to perform their tasks better, and less than half (45%) think it will decrease the number of human workers required within an organization.
- 28% see cost as the top barrier to implementing AI, followed by security unknowns (24%) and, interestingly, concerns about employee morale (21%).
"Our survey showed that only one percent of IT decision makers think artificial intelligence won't have much of an impact at their organization," said Josh Garrett, Co-Founder and President of MOBI. "AI is going to be a huge deal for every type of worker, and it's encouraging to see 99% of IT leaders are already thinking about how artificial intelligence is going to impact their company."
Security and policy compliance a key concern
A significant percentage of IT decision-makers are struggling with concerns about securing apps and data on mobile devices, with more than 40% agreeing mobile security is "average at best" within their organizations.
- A shocking one-third lack the confidence in their organization's ability to even identify all mobile devices that contain sensitive business data.
- On top of that, 25% aren't confident employees understand how to proceed when a device is lost or stolen.
- Only 57% are confident their company has actively enrolled security software on every managed mobile device.
"Multiple studies have shown that data security is a top concern for enterprises, but this level of care doesn't always translate to mobile device management," said Chris Koeneman, Senior Vice President at MOBI. "Even being able to identify mobile devices that are connected to an enterprise is difficult for many organizations."
Confusion and complexity plague enterprise mobility
As the pace of innovation and development accelerates alongside the rate of mobile device adoption, complexity plagues enterprises and the IT managers tasked with building its supporting infrastructure.
"We're seeing a disparity in where companies want their mobility programs to be and where they currently are," said Koeneman. "It's clear that IT leaders understand that mobile devices and connectivity are crucial to a company, however, there is even a disconnect between the language IT managers use and how technology solution providers position their products."
- IT managers are struggling to contain unnecessary wireless carrier costs. Most decision makers—61%—believe that at least half of each mobile employee's monthly wireless carrier bill is spent on overage charges.
- Most mobility program managers lack confidence in their ability to understand newer industry abbreviations and terms. In fact, fewer than half of respondents were confident they could define and explain terms like Unified Endpoint Management (UEM), Telecom Expense Management (TEM), and Internet of Things (IoT).
-Despite its media buzz, only 43% of IT leaders felt confident explaining the acronym IoT.
No perfect enterprise mobility program
As enterprise mobility evolves and changes, many organizations are discovering that the best answer isn't one perfect mobility program; it's usually a combination of several good ones. As corporate programs expand to include new regions, user populations, and devices, it's almost impossible to satisfy every employee's needs with a single device and/or program type.
- When it comes to Android versus Apple devices, usage is split.
-61% allow employees to use either Apple or Android
-28% require employees to use only Apple
-11% require employees to use only Android
- More than half of all mobility leaders leverage a mix of different programs. These include:
-Corporate Liable (CL)
-Corporate Owned, Personally Enabled (COPE)
-Choose Your Own Device