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Two United Nations agencies have voiced 'deep concern' for the safety of hundreds of migrants and refugees � including many children � held captive by smugglers or criminal gangs at an unknown location in Libya after a video showing their abuse was posted on Facebook.
The UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) has confirmed that the videos are authentic.
According to the agency, short video clips have also been sent to families of those held captive, threatening that they will be killed if ransoms (ranging between $8,000-$10,0000) are not paid.
Seeing a Facebook video of innocent migrants and refugees who have been abused and tortured is deeply concerning, said Mohammed Abdiker, IOM Director of Operations and Emergencies, in a news release.
The cruelty of the human traffickers preying on vulnerable refugees and migrants in Libya does not seem to have a limit, added Amin Awad, the Director for the Middle East and North Africa at the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), calling for their immediate release.
Those seen in the video are from Somalia and Ethiopia but other nationalities could also be present, noted IOM.
It added that migrants and refugees travelling to Libya from the Horn Africa, are particularly vulnerable in the Raybana area on the country's southern border with Sudan, where many are frequently abducted.
Social media and tech firms need to recognize the extreme harm IOM official
The agency also drew attention to the increasing trend of abuse of digital and social media platforms by smugglers or criminal gangs and called on such firms to be more vigilant.
This is a global problem where a smuggler or a criminal gang can easily use digital platforms to advertise their services, entice vulnerable people on the move and then exploit them and their families, said IOM's Mr. Abdiker.
It is high time that social media and tech companies recognize the extreme harm that is occurring because of their failure to monitor and react to situations of grave human rights abuses [] that are being shared through their channels, he added.
Also today, the head of IOM operations in Libya, Othman Belbeisi, said that the agency is working closely with all partners in trying to locate the migrants.
[We are] supporting Libyan efforts in the fight against the smuggling networks and we are very concerned about the current situation, noted Mr. Belbeisi, adding that IOM would continue to use its staff in the region in coordination with the authorities to assist in tracing and potentially aiding in the rescue of these victims.
Some of the captives in the videos have been missing for up to six years, according to their families in Somalia, noted IOM.
The videos, made by a journalist based in Turkey (who recorded the call he received from the criminal gang, and posted it on Facebook on 9 June) show hundreds of emaciated and abused male migrants and refugees sitting on the floor in a crowded space.
They said that been beaten and tortured.
Large concrete block placed on a young, starving man as punishment
Some of them also reported that their teeth have been removed, their arms broken, they have not been fed, and that women and girls have been put in different cells, where these men fear they are being abused both sexually and physically.
I have being here one year. I am beaten every day. I swear I do not eat food. My body is bruised from beating, said one of the captives in the video. If you have seen the life here you wouldn't stay this world any more. I didn't eat the last four days but the biggest problem is beating here. They don't want to release me.
IOM noted that throughout the video there are exchanges between the journalist and the person moderating on site in Libya.
In one instance, he introduces the journalist to a young visibly starving man with a large concrete block weighing down on his back, as punishment for his family not paying his ransom.
I was asked for $8,000, said the young man, when asked by journalist why the criminal gang were punishing him. They broke my teeth. They broke my hand. I have being here 11 months [] This stone has been put on me for the last three days. It's really painful.
I was here one year, said another captive on the video (from Ethiopia), pleading with the journalist for help.
We want help. My brother, my brother, we are dead! We are beaten 24 hours a day, brother I am begging you! Brother I beg you, do whatever you can do. I can't sleep, my chest hurts so much because they beat me with big pieces of steel every hour. They put us out in the sun. They do not give us food for days. Brother, we want you can take us back to our country!
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To all thala fans :
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yaaru paa andha "musuem party"Originally Posted by Sinthiya
for all those whose love is *stuck* inside their hearts:
ur love will start flowing after listening to this piece
Rahman's music is the ringtone on God's mobile phone
sinthiOriginally Posted by Sinthiya
shiva enakum oru kaalam varum
feddy,Originally Posted by ajithfederer
you rock man. thanks a lot.
Yennai Arindhaal...
Too All Vikram Fans
Too all Soorya fans
Too All Ajit Fans
Too Al Vijay Fans
'No Easy Way Out' to my friend who turns one today
A distant relative of mine is sick... counting his last hours (he is 80... so its expected)
He was such a sweet thatha... I pray and hope he dies peacefully and does not suffer much...
Just feel like posting
"aadi adangum vazhkaiyada..
aaradi nilamE sonthamada..
muthalil namakelaam thottilada
kaN moodinaal kaalilla kattilada
maraNam enbathE mudivuraiyaam...
iruppom endrE ninaipavan kangaLai...
iranthavan andro thirakkindraan ...
aadi adangum vazhkaiyada.."
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Dr. William Fung is the Group Deputy Chairman of the Fung Group of companies, Group Chairman of Li & Fung Limited and Chairman of Global Brands Group Holding Limited. He is also a non-executive director of various companies within the Fung Group, including publicly-listed Convenience Retail Asia Limited.
Dr. Fung has previously held key positions in major trade and business associations. He is a former Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, the Hong Kong Exporters' Association and the Hong Kong Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC). He was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government in 2008.
Dr. Fung is an independent non-executive director of VTech Holdings Limited, Shui On Land Limited, Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited and The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited.
Dr. Fung graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and holds an MBA degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Business. He was conferred honorary degrees of Doctor of Business Administration by the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology and by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.


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What is the financial ombudsman and what does it do in relation to financial law services?
The financial ombudsman service can deal with complaints about most financial matters involving products and services provided in or from the UK.
The first step for any problem is to direct a complaint to the financial law services business that provided you with the financial law service or product. Once the financial law services business has investigated and responded to you, if you are still not satisfied, you can consider complaining to the financial ombudsman.
The ombudsman covers businesses regulated by the Financial Services Authority and businesses that have a consumer-credit licence issued by the Office of Fair Trading for their consumer-credit activities. It also covers complaints about some financial law services businesses that were regulated in the past and may not now appear on the FSA's firm-check service and businesses that provide financial law services and products branded under other companies' names.
The financial ombudsman service is a free and informal alternative to going to court. An ombudsman's decision is final. If you do not accept the ombudsman's decision you can still pursue the dispute via litigation.
If you make a complaint about a financial law services business which then goes bust, the financial ombudsman service will suspend its investigation and cannot where a financial law services business cannot meet financial claims made against it.
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EarthLite Vortex Portable Massage Chair Package
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EarthLite has created a unique stylish, lightweight and compact massage chair that uses incredibly strong oval tube aluminum construction. The EarthLite Vortex Portable Massage Chair Package is the ultimate destination for healing and energy. This chair has shown to the world to be one of the best portable venues for massage therapists as well as the sports therapists and much more. This chair is light and only weights about 15 Ibs.
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This massage chair is both Lightweight, Compact and Comfortable. It's stylish design is attractive and yet possesses an incredibly strong oval tube design which includes:
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A few words about the Manufacturer: EarthLite has been providing the massage community both locally and internationally with high quality EarthLite massage tables and massage chairs since 1976. They are trusted brand and offer lifetime warranty on almost all their products.


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What You Should Know About Running Boards
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5 Benefits of Hinged Tonneau Covers for Trucks
Hinged tonneau covers can provide truck bed protection. Having truck bed protection for your new truck is almost as important as having a new truck to protect and customize. In this week's blog, we'll take a closer look at the… Read More
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Blog Meet Sarah...
Hello, hello lovely Blissful and Domestic readers! Sarah here from Scissors and a Whisk!
Like I said, my name is Sarah. I'm engaged to my high school sweetie, Matt. I love my little Yorkie, Lucy. And I LOVE to blog! I blog about recipes, crafts, books, and other random events. You should stop by sometime! I'd more than love to have you.
On to the real part of this post.
These babies are mini pieces of breakfast art. It's like the griddle is my canvas and the pancake mix is my paint.
I WISH I could say I thought of the idea, but I didn't. I originally saw the idea on an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. I bought myself a couple of squeeze bottles, pancake mix in hand (ok, not really), and found this video.
Now that you have read about Sarah, hop on over to Scissors and a Whisk and see what I cooked up for her. Yep we swapped today. Check out my guest post over there today.
Also don't forget to enter our fabulous giveaway this week!


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You won't find a lot of expats along the northern coast of Peru, but it's probably only a matter of time before more people begin to discover the great weather, incredible cuisine, and low cost of living. My wife, Nancy, and I just returned from a whirlwind tour of this part of the world.
Our first stop was Trujillo, the 500-year-old northern coastal city that vies with Arequipa for the country's second largest population. With year-round spring weather and less than an inch of rainfall all year, the climate is hard to beat. Here you can enjoy some of the country's best dishes, along with a vibrant art and culture scene.
Cafés and restaurants line the main pedestrian street that leads to the jewel of the city, the central Plaza de Armas. Lunch at a small café set us back $2 each for soup and a main course…the large Peruvian beer we bought next door was $1.50. We rarely spent more than $12 each at most restaurants, including a glass of wine.
This old part of town is dominated by colorful Spanish colonial-era buildings, many in bright blue and yellow hues fronted by lace trellis and wooden-shuttered balconies. The 400-year-old cathedral stands proudly at one end of the Plaza and looks out over the large central green space dotted with towering palms. Spanish viceroyalty era buildings stand elegantly around the rest of the square
You can find rentals to fit any budget here. The sky's the limit for large, modern villas, but two-bedroom, unfurnished houses and apartments start at about $400 per month. A couple could easily live here on $1,500 to $2,000 per month.
Alison Lilian and her family recently moved to Trujillo from Canada to escape the freezing winters. They pay $950 for their spacious five-bedroom home, complete with a garden, in an upscale part of the city. "Our mantra of 'warm, near the sea, warm, near the sea' helped us with the decision to move to this part of South America," she explains.
The small fishing and surfing village of Huanchaco is located only 20 minutes from the center of the city. Home to traditional fishermen, international surfers, and a mixture of local residents and expats, it has the best of both worlds—Trujillo and all its amenities close by and several miles of beach across the street, it seemed like a win-win situation for us. We've decided to take a sabbatical from our current home in Arequipa and try Huanchaco, starting later this year.
A local real estate agent showed me around and pointed out several rental properties near the beach, starting at $350 per month. "I only paid $5,000 for my property when I moved here 15 years ago," he told us. "Today it is obviously worth much more, but property values are still increasing substantially because there is not a lot of room for the town to grow."
The area has recently been declared a natural reserve that cannot be developed, thanks to the reeds that are harvested in the marsh at one end of Huanchaco to construct the traditional local fishing boats.
Trujillo and Huanchaco were just the first of many new discoveries I made on this exploratory trip. As I headed further north along the coast, the water became warmer and the sand became whiter. The sunbaked cities of Chiclayo and Piura provided several more beaches…Pimentel, Colan, Yacila, Zorritos, and Los Cangrejos
If you are looking for a low cost of living, great cuisine, vibrant art and culture, a chance to improve your Spanish, and lots of beaches, then northern Peru is worth checking out.
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Friday, September 19, 2014
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When a person gets in bad financial shape, one of the options he has is to file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy, as I understand it, is like wiping the slate clean. This means that a person can start over financial-wise. Not everything will be forgiven but I think that the creditors will not be able to collect anymore. I am not sure about judgments but this is where bankruptcy lawyers come in. It is a big financial step so a lawyer who has knowledge about these things should be contacted to help so everything will be done legal and proper. Before considering for bankruptcy though, a person should look for other ways and means to get out of financial trouble. Bankruptcy should be a last resort, if ever.
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Today is the International Day for Tolerance
For those of us who are brave enough to really enter into the spirit of the day it is an opportunity for greater freedom, assuming of course that we have not yet achieved sainthood.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is quoted as saying, "In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher". And that deep truth opens up a path of enquiry … Do I really know my enemy, is it who I perceive it to be, and do I have the courage to hear the answer?
For the sake of freedom, our own and that of others, we can, with a little curioisty and courage, investigate.
(Best done with paper and pen, but simple contemplation will work well too.)
1) Who or what is it that we (I) really can't stand or find hard to tolerate ?
Go with what springs to mind and there may be many answers arising : individuals, situations, attitudes, groups, nations, ideas, sounds, smells …. it doesn't matter, just make a note of them all. For the sake of really getting to know what it is that is eating you up inside, write down the specifics, be precise. What is it about each of these people, things and occurences that really keeps you from being able to feel peace? Let it all come up to the surface for freedom of expression and recognition, especially if you are very wrapped up in political correctness and trying to be a good person, or maybe a very tolerant person.
Pick just one from your list for today …. the one that really gets to you.
2) Now let yourself feel the emotions and feelings that are truly residing with this thing or person that you cannot tolerate. It may be anger, frustration, hatred, irritation, confusion, rage, sadness, jealousy …. it doesn't matter …. welcome all of it. These feelings exist so it is best to let it be acknowledged and held in the safe embrace of awareness where we no longer have to waste our precious energy trying to hide it from our own beings.
3) Now, rather than try to control, or judge, or suppress what has arisen, and rather than feeding it with more story or "evidence" to make it more true, simply ask yourself, "What if these feelings, ideas and judgements were just a distraction so that we could avoid feeling something else? What if it were more true that I give energy and attention to this "enemy" to avoid another experience or feeling?"
4) Allow the answers to come, and with each one ask again, "What if this were just a distraction from something deeper?" Keep going; you may hit a wall of not knowing, again ask the same question.
When you have gone as far as you can go, congratulate yourself. Well done!
The perceived enemy that you started this enquiry with has just been the friend that opened the door for you to meet the hidden "enemies" that keep you from the present.
Ultimately you will only have one "enemy" left to face, and that is some form of fear, fear of the present moment, of life, of the unknown, of self. The final enemy that keeps you in separation, keeps you from the greatest gift, keeps you from experiencing and knowing all that you are.
Our perceived enemies are perhaps our greatest friends or teachers, the ones that invite us and may even lead us back to oneness and The Big Love.
And, if you made a note of those enemies …. look at how many new friends you just made.
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Patriotic Wedding Invitations
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On this Memorial Day, I thought it would be fitting to show you all this very lovely, yet patriotic wedding invitation suite that I created for Janelle and Mitch's big day. I created each famous monument illustration by hand. It was definitely tedious, but the final product was well worth it!
Designer: Jackie Bilskie, TEN:THIRTEEN design
Printer: Jupiter and Juno Letterpress
Photographer: Jessika Feltz Photography
But let us not forget the real reason why we celebrate this special day in the first place. It's not just another day off of work or a reason to have a back yard cookout. It a day to remember and honor those that have served us and our country. Those who have fought and died for our freedom and safety.


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You might be wondering why videogames and I have been sleeping in separate beds these last few weeks. You see, Videogames and I, well, we haven't been making each other very happy lately and sometimes when grown-ups don't make each other happy, they have to spend some time apart. Now, you're going to hear an awful lot of awful things like "Daddy's been spending all his time with that juggy mistress of his; the one that keeps him in the basement until all hours of the morning recording a six song EP with his friendly gang of un-likely troubadours. He comes home with whiskey on his breath and malice in his heart," and I just want you to know, it's not your fault.
With what little time I've managed to scrape together, I've found comfort in the wide and welcoming arms of a little browser-based game called Echo Bazaar. My career's experience with the genre has failed to hold my attention, but this unique little game has turned the tide. It drops you in an oddly titillating subterranean setting that has consistently had me thumbing the worn edges of my credit card, considering spending ten of my hard-earned dollars for ten more Actions/Day. "Fallen London" is a semi-steam punk, Dickensian, film-noir flavoured metropolis full of imaginative oddities and beguiling narratives. After character creation, you escape from prison by utilizing one of four unconventional RPG stats: Dangerous, Persuasive, Watchful, and Shadowy. Your stats increase with use, the higher the stat the more challenges are available to you and the more likely you are to succeed at them. Regardless of their outcome, every course of action is rewarded with a sumptuous ration of literary swagger, where in the bulk of the game's merit lies. Their words are a torrent of sinful drink, flowing o'er the palette's edge, staining the weave of your crisp, new, camel coloured topcoat. The Escapist gave it their "coveted" albeit verbose Best-Browser-Based-Game-of-the-Year-Award, but mind you its not for the unimaginative given that the game is 90% text based, but if your brain has yet to degenerate in to grey, milk-flavoured mush, check it out.
A group of us sat huddled round the initially innocuous glow of my roommates monolithic, billion-inch TV with the lights off and watched as Amnesia: The Dark Descent made children of us all. If you haven't heard of it, Frictional Games has put the "survival" back in survival horror. Armed with little more than an oil lamp and your own fleeting grip on reality, you must descend in to the acrid bowels of a labyrinthine medieval mansion as Daniel, a man suffering from self-induced "Amnesia" (Hey…) in order to find and kill a man named Alexander, as you have instructed yourself to do in a letter written by your pre-amnesiac self. The plot is revealed bit by bit, in notes and letters found throughout the castle as you play through something resembling the horrific love child of Myst and Silent Hill 2, but don't come looking for nurse-crunching violence. You're told early on that you have no chance of defeating the living nightmare that is constantly pursuing you and flight is the only option. Torches must be lit and Daniel must remain in light lest his sanity meter plummet, causing you to collapse to the cold stone floor, sucking your thumb in a puddle of your own lukewarm urine. Had I seen it before the Riddlethos Awards week, I'd have quickly crowned it the Most-Atmospheric without a second thought.
Hopefully I'll learn to manage my creative output a little better after my run-in with the Tyrannical Time-Hitler that has been these last few weeks. Should anyone be interested, this is the reason you haven't heard from me in a while. That will change.
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A Perfect Weekend in Tulum, Mexico
Looking for ancient Mayan ruins and crystal-clear cenotes in Mexico? We'll tell you how to beat the crowds in this popular Yucatan destination, and where to get the best tacos.
For bike & snorkel rental: Iguana Bike Shop
Located just across from Taqueria Honorio, this place will rent you a snorkel (for cenotes) and a bicycle. The owner speaks English, and all you have to remember is to bring a real ID like a driver's license or a passport. If you bring a paper copy of either of these, the owner will tell you that he can only give you a paper copy of a bike (true story!).
Swimming in the cenotes
We chose to go off the beaten path down to Cenote Cristal and Cenote Escondido, where you can buy an entrance ticket that allows you to visit both. We biked down the highway to the south, and after about 30 minutes had to keep our eyes peeled for signs. Cenote Escondido will be to your right, if coming from Tulum, and Cenote Cristal will be on your left. Both were not crowded, had docks for jumping, and not many people at all! This was an awesome way to cool off after biking in the heat. Alternatively, you could take a taxi from town.
The best lunch tacos in Tulum
It opens early (6am) and it closes early (by 1:30/2pm): it's Taqueria Honorio! This place is perfect for afternoon/brunch/lunch tacos, tortas and agua frescas. We also went there twice. Everything on the menu is perfection. Go early if you want to get there before they run out of ingredients for the day. We went twice around 1pm and they were already out of some types of tacos.
We were so busy eating tacos that we forgot to take photos!
The best tacos in Tulum
This is the taqueria of all taquerias: Antojitos la Chiapaneca. If you'd like tacos that cost $0.40 (USD) each and you can stand for a 20-minute line before you get seated, go here around dinnertime for late-night. It's in a location near the ADO bus station, and you can find it by looking for the line of people on the street waiting for a table. Try the horchata. Beware of the salsa picante - that is some serious stuff.
Top veggie pick
A memorable spot was La Hoja Verde for nice vegetarian food and good smoothies/juices. English/Spanish menu available. We ordered smoothies, which were delicious, and staff brought us complimentary sweet potato chips with a homemade salsa. WiFi available!
Backpacker vibes at Mama's Home, Tulum
Mama's Home gets a 10 out of 10 from us. Located on Calle Orion, in between the centers of all the action in Tulum (the main strip and the bar street), the location is ideal. A private with an ensuite bath ran us around US$40 per night for a private 2-room suite.
Upon arriving, we were told not to miss the amazing breakfast, which lived up to expectation and was included, along with coffee. we recall someone saying to us, "You'll want to Instagram this."
In addition to the colorful wall art, great tunes, long tables in the main social area that are great for meeting other travelers and good security, the staff is truly awesome and want you to have a memorable time in Tulum. Staff recommended us where to rent bikes, where to rent snorkels, which cenotes to visit, where to get the ultimate cheapest tacos in town and more.
Early adventure to the Ruins of Tulum
Learn about the history of the Maya in their beachside past home on the shores of Tulum. What makes these ruins different from Chichen Itza is that they're more modest in size, and the beach-side makes for gorgeous scenery. Go early (8am) to beat the crowds, and wait on the line in order to be one of the first tickets sold for early morning entry. You will not regret it, as tour groups start coming in bus-loads by 9am and it starts getting hot as well.
Pro Tip: bring swimsuits so that you can take the stairs down to the water and go for an early swim to cool off! The water is perfect there.
Leaving Tulum. Adios, Mexico 👋
We left on a ADO bus direct to Cancun airport for US$12 per person, or around 225 Pesos per person. Pro Tip: If you plan to take an ADO bus, buy tickets a day or two beforehand, as soon as you can, because they do sell out and seats are assigned. The airport bus only runs three times per day from Tulum and takes two hours.


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The Tea Party's Problems
Fmr. Senator and Heritage Foundation Pres. Jim DeMint on the Tea Party's challenges heading into the midterm elections, Texas's primary results and what they can teach the GOP, and why a court room is no place for a camera.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Wall Street Journal poll ... of mayhem on the tea party that can generate recently twenty one percent Americans were negative ... the Fiat over plaster forty five percent are ... due to two tickets to these numbers what what is going on well everything is go online and last for years and been blamed on the teapot ... and there's really no such thing as the T4 ... of the tea party is just thousands of little groups and individual Americans and millions of Americans who concern about the overreach of government ... spending the day at common sense obvious ... and yet they rose pink added together in two thousand Tanner excited but that they're the people are still out there with the same concerns a part of what we're trying to do it heritage and critique Lee to Heritage Action ... is to help organize them because I still hear all of the country everywhere I go was once commanded ... and so they're not political party ... they're not influencing Washington ... than anything now that as a unit that can come a ... conservative idea they send that's tea party so that's ... can it vilified these people ... and it's not fair ... but it's it's not their problem but they only election Republicans and one ... in the last decade and the costs of grassroots Americans and many of them call themselves people ... well that the ... tea party was behind the store explain it in twenty ten ... the twenty twelve the party it didn't do list as well as somewhat like the GOP with tea party and it ... was another scientists any foreign businesses this is an area well that and we're away from the tea party challenger says since you is to enlarge the things ... on so when you ... add in the slide appear likes the Tea Party ... conservatives on the tea party forty eight percent ... moderates not so much thirty four percent liberals twelve percent ... why is the tea party in ... which has now been several years old ... unable to win ... and that's really the issue millions of American share the same bangs that ... the tea party talk about ... and ... we can unite the country around those same ideas alone Americans are not going to be in love with what seems like now a political motive ... it was a political in the beginning it was a grassroots movement ... but the folks who were involved with the tea party and share those beliefs are still up but this looks like just another name ... for the conservative Republican base it doesn't look like the tea party is gaining traction ... in capturing moderates well as the numbers tell us what we're doing in heritage issues Uniting American Grammie and the US were not trying to put a political label on whether the conservative liberal Republican or tea party ... a lot of tea party folks from working with this to say they want to get out from under ... the name that has been vilified ... aam but a lot of local people who were independent ... and frankly the tea party never care about either one of the political parties ... any one of them critically like the tea party ... but that the concept of of ... individual ... freedom free enterprise ... limited government and traditional values and strong defence these are ideas that pool American again that's great ... if you can't win elections doesn't matter who you can win elections on ... the large majority of Americans share these ideas ... alot um don't like the Republican label it's my mom don't like the Democrat line ... what we're trying to do is leave the politics ... I know from being involved in two thousand ten ... if we start the parade ... the politicians will jump in for ... and that's what were doing in heritage is helping to educate Americans us with the book is about ... is reminding people were not a top down country where ground upcountry ... with all Korean economy from Washington ... U K ... to close the wage gap with the minimum wage mandate ... you don't know what they've done in North Dakota ... you created a comment if you go after your energy in that solves a lot of the problems of tax revenue ... of people getting ahead ... and so that's what makes you fall in love with American Canyon when when we let it more when we let that work up a former section in men thank you very much ... I wanna move now to the midterm elections later on this year ... we've got a lot of tea party challengers challenging established in comments ... here's Matt Bevin ... I met them ... and I approve this message ... Mitch McConnell voted with Harry Reid to infringe on our gun rights ... met them and always supports the second amendment ... the choice is clear ... conservative Republican and seven for U S Senate ... former Senator Jim than it stays with me now again he's got a new book out falling in love with America again ... I it's Senator Mitch McConnell who is being shown but Matt Bevin ... of a very solid conservative Brady a seven ... hundred Club for growth ... why is supporting candidates to force him to spend money on the GOP rather than fighting them ... when I mom with an heritage and even of ... elections until suddenly you back to ... what the hell not involve within the normal remembering the name of incentive elections in ... the primaries are generally good for the party ... in what looks device it comes together after primaries ... so I think it's a good debate for us to to have as a country ... but what we're we're doing is is trying to cultivate the right ideas and so on ... I got involved was a races when I was in the Senate ... but not a heritage were not pleasant well you're seeing as one of the factors that the intellectual godfather sofa tea parties are not financially heritage vaccine candidates is a separate issue ... I it when you look though at how Tea Party candidates are doing ... and take chances ... and Milton Wolf ... ay ay ... posting Graphic ... X rays on his Facebook page his trailing Pat Roberts really badly ... you know what are the lessons learned ... from twenty twelve when he had some tea party wonders if they had ... you guys like this you ... only to end two thousand to the ground up effort that was good for Republicans two thousand twelve when trying to do it from the top ten with a big central campaign without going ... into it didn't work ... and ... what's happening around the country now and you can say one cans tea party and the ones not ... because the tea party is not a Achmad Saturn ... ion or no will smack veteran Steve Stockman sexes are all running on the tea party banter ... all trailing by double what was the Lion the tea party and the ... idol to calm themselves tea party candidates or not they are they all call I mean they're all call that time called it the senator tea party that never been a part of the tea party in my lifetime ... and in July meetings but ... it's the idea is that manner ... the organization has been vilified of tea party just like Republicans and Democrats on one occasion that Congress is only got like ten percent approval ... aam but America is hungry for ideas to make your life better in our country stronger ... and that's not been presented a politician is ... awfully rule isn't it ... follow pick the most conservative candidate can win ... I think that's probably a good idea but in the analyst the status quo ... he's taking is packed ... that's why I it violated the Barclays ... rule ... is because I saw year after year ... that the establishment in Washington including all the politicians the media was ... kept moving in the wrong direction every time there's a compromise ... you look in any compromise last year it ... is never cut spending it never comes to growth the government is the only control one when you control the House of the promised Americans to consume ... well what we can promise of heritage is is not to fix the politics that unite people around ideas that they know not partisan that they're Americans ... right about that in the book ... but that's what we're doing in heritage fishy years helping Americans see ... that the ideas were talking about major life and forget the politics the politics will follow ... if Americans United around right at the top six will follow ... worsened sentiment that the new book out ... thank so much thank you for joining us ... or to come on opinion Journal states ... welcome back to Opinion Journal I'm Mary Kissel ... the sis is holding a primary today all eyes are on the lone Star state ... the selections say about the mood of the conservative base ... of the clinical diary editor Jason Riley here to talk about that in other races ... adjacent why is the primary in Texas maps ... well I think people see it as as that ... of an indication of whether firms out there for someone to see ... in the cycle and so people are looking at to see whether some of these of challengers of Abbott have a go and have a shot at and actually pulling pulling this off it doesn't look ... like out ... in ... May when it does is right that it is ... now describes the Senate right okay I do said former centers in India on the show and he was talking about the tea party challengers who has called tea party challengers ... as Jim demand distancing themselves from the ... brand I don't know they ... will be quite the talent is it true that the tea party challengers in Texas are not doing well since people late ... in Singapore and and and and and this was such ... that that's true and why should they be needed Giada cormorant is not Arlen Specter I mean ... the idea that John corn and is considered a hero to moderate ... is this ridiculous ... John accordance problem is not the stool of roles probably isn't the minority ... in the Senate and realizes that is trying to act accordingly ALM so the idea that some the weather's taxes or for Kentucky with Mitch McConnell Kansas a Petrobras ... Unit Kinney these guys reading getting primary ... by phone someone on the right is this sort of ridiculous from its placement the boulders see through it which is why the challengers are so far behind him we we we houses embarrassing revelations about some of these counters Katrina Pearson is challenging ... I miss the session's been revealed that she has ... it was arrested for shop window that as an issue in a number of these races and ... actually in the history of the tea party we've seen batting as as an issue going back to our two points and so what ... are you learn Jason's and talks alot about ninety conservatives ... you bringing them together educating them ... I is that we've seen on the campaign trail while it's interesting and ... in other tea party has played I think an important role ... in the Republican party politics and in the conservative movement I mean the the the twenty ten election ... that was a big deal a lot of that had to do with ... the tea party and them being able to ... the whole Obama speech to the fire of these past four years to the extent that they have ... I think that's all that's all a good thing ... what's really interesting Lee is appalling ... going back to twenty ten ... verses today there are a couple stylus that the American Enterprise Institute that compared Paulson on some measures ... things haven't changed the number of people consider themselves a supporter ... is about twenty five percent olive yet it's not two-thirds not ... today it's the same way where has really fallen off my thinking touched on this with the Senator is in the favor ability ... it was around twenty twenty four percent ... of that in in in Old and twenty ten ... it's double in the ability of of of the movement and that's that's an issue and I think ... that what's also interesting it's it's also a result of one of the climb among Republicans ... it's not just Democrats ... driving those numbers and a visit ... this isn't a problem in Texas ... this is not actively posed a record over the clinical diary editor and Fox News contributor Jason Riley who blew chiles in some of these racist or ... thanks for ... or on your feet ... I ... are are gone ... the ... majority of the American people ... who believe that money has not been ... corporations are not going or ... who have not been for sale the highest bidder ... during the ... night ... welcome back to Opinion Journal I'm Mary Kissel ... that was veto of a activists use the app in the Supreme Court recently and try to disrupt the proceedings ... shoot cameras actually be allowed their ... points ... thus the Web Today columnist James Taranto in me now James ... struggled a little transparency ... where opted for stock he was making an argument that we should have cameras he was using it this guy ... who wants to recall ninety nine something rather forget the ninety nine rise I came and and delivered in a letter to render or ration that's a legal term of art ... such ... behaviors are on lawful and Supreme Court grounds he stands for his pleaded not guilty ... but you know ... hoe to low-cost cotton diapers to term with the legal ramifications ... he had a Confederate videotape by the incident ... and to my mind this is a very good argument for not having cameras in the quarter of a perennial debate should the Supreme Court have cameras in oral arguments ... the way by the SEC's stands why shouldn't we be able to sit to read the body language and watch how they interact with the lawyers arguing ... for Sunday ever attended or arguments to move on to it which is not interesting ... and the fact that you put out audio recordings of the oral arguments is Woes official transcripts sometimes they put them out on an expedited basis ... odd ... but ... this guy goes another court ... makes a scene ... I'd say you're in is if we allow cameras we have more of these of it creates an incentive for the struggling is the light of the securities like it well ... we don't have to choose one of the other ... but if their cameras there it's going to be an incentive for the sort of thing ... and you know this guy is getting attention all over the place because he had this Confederate ... in there with the video camera Hwy even just a year to cite the beginning of the side of that which we have well ... into the ... court's decision on Obamacare show that the court can be ... politically influenced by ... outside actors regardless ... I mean ... it's not a court it's immune ... from from pressure ... right right but why ... why should we hurry and in ... Congress ... we know what the hell is going to barge in and disrupt sessions of Congress which is also see happen sometimes ... Chambers of Commerce ... I know the the cameras in Congress we had cameras on the Senate floor you don't see the visitors gallery you only see the the Senate and House floor is ... within ... hours of the rest of the Web Today columnist James to ransom ... much ... he can positively their email us at Opinion Journal live or check this out on Facebook ... I'm Mary Kissel with The Wall Street Journal Editorial board ... thanks for watching ... I ... I ... I ... I ... I ...


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The Border Between "Us" and "It"
Authored by Austin Kiessig
"There is no distinction between ourselves and the so-called environment. What we live in and from and with doesn't surround us—it's part of us. We're of it and it's of us, and the relationship is unspeakably intimate." –Wendell Berry
What's the story we tell ourselves about our relationship to nature? Us versus it? Clean lines, demarcated territories, occasional encroachments punctuating a relatively stable détente? The newspapers would make us think this way. "Flood ravages farming community"; "wildfires consume housing development"; "shark attacks surfer." Shots fired across the bow, reminding us that The Wild is lurking just beyond the walls we have built against it. Nature: ever-ready to rain strife upon our ordered existence.
Stories, as it turn out, are important. They shape the way we see the world and define ourselves in it. The narrative that pits us against nature's directives — or positions us beyond nature's reach— evolved from a collective reality in which nature's stock of armaments far outstripped our own. Yet over time, with an exponential increase in resource utilization, engineering sophistication, and exploratory ambition, the balance shifted in humankind's favor. In America, we settled the West on the shoulders of massive dams whose scale staggered even the brashest visionaries of Manifest Destiny. Our crops flourished in the desert. We engineered buildings against earthquakes, floods, wind, and rain. We erected barriers. We conquered the land.
On a smaller scale, we advanced our defenses against predators, pests, and pestilence. If a living thing harmed our crops, our livestock, or our bodies, we contrived a way to eradicate it. Any creature outside of our perceived corpus fell into one of four categories: threat, food, pet, or afterthought.
We strove to make the fight fair. And then we were winning.
The victory, taken as an amalgamation of successes on multiple fronts, was stunning in its rapidity and scope. We gained unprecedented control over our terrestrial fate. Lifespans were extended, needless deaths averted, painful existences palliated. To all but the cynics, these changes were unequivocally good.
But our newfangled freedom from the Natural Order brought a host of fresh complications. Food webs were pitched into imbalance, and lynchpin species began to die. Resources once thought to be infinite were emptied in the space of a generation. Pollution eddied and pooled. Our entire planet warmed. And we got sick.
At some point, our story started to change along with the shifting relationship between the characters. In our own awareness, we were no longer just another of nature's playground dupes: we became the schoolyard bully. Tales of our luxuriant slaughter (the passenger pigeon) and images of our prodigal imprudence (the Exxon Valdez spill) proved haunting. Our social ombudsmen hinted that in our quest to evade a life that was nasty, brutish, and short, we had become nasty, brutish, and shortsighted. This was an inconvenient and uncomfortable truth.
We got creative with ways to assuage our guilt. Instead of killing polar bears before they killed us, we featured them in soda commercials and fashioned them as doe-eyed cuties so we could raise money to…save them? We created non-profits, trusts, Whale Wars, and high-minded legislation.
Now, a contemporary class of thinkers whisks up a story that melds the Victim and Bully narratives into something entirely different. Nature and humankind are not distinct, but threads of the same fabric. Our relationship is one of inextricable symbiosis that, if not thoughtfully stewarded, can veer towards parasitism. Our dominance of the Natural Order is, at best, a short-lived tipping of the scales that will, in time, (over)correct. Our myopia cannot serve us well in the historical arc of an ancient world that was born long before us and will long outlive us.
The deeper we dig, the more we find that we are in nature and nature is in us. We see our most noble tenderness in the social loyalty of Humpback whales; our most aspirational ingenuity in the labyrinthine tunnels of ant colonies; and our most unyielding alliances in the microbial confederates that fertilize our soil, produce our food, and protect our bodies.
Indeed, one of modern science's most exciting exploratory frontiers — the human microbiome — must give us the pause in defining where the border between "us and it" begins and ends. Every human being plays host to ten trillion microbes, which play a more important collective role in our survival than some of our own organs. If 99% of the DNA present in our body belongs to other creatures, did it ever make sense to speak of dividing lines in the first place? Turns out that "us" is "it."
The new (old) reality is one of ecosystems that blend together and interdependence as a form of freedom. This insight leads us to extend our technological tendrils into the global ecosystem and its microcosms to become better observers, partners, patrons, and saints. We cannot ignore our mandate: cultivate instead of extirpate. We acknowledge that our soil must be fertile for us to be fertile; top predators must remain fed for us to have food; and our newest information systems must be used to preserve the oldest living orders that birthed us.
So, what to think, and how to live? One of the most elemental virtues and curses of human existence is that we are able to entertain contradictions. It is coincidentally true that, at turns, we are part of nature, a sufferer of it, and a persecutor of it. We must, on an individual level, perpetually re-evaluate what we stand for and how our actions support our identity narratives.
Which is where "I Am Coyote" enters the equation. The book is a symphonic stockpile of prose, dedicated to exploring our reverence for, fear of, and integration with nature. In its stories, we delve into hallowed venerations and wretched torments. We revisit these stories so that we are better equipped to live and record our own. They are the music we listen to as we dance. Without them, we are left with scattershot notes and no chords.
"I Am Coyote" is a composition of the highest order. By virtue of its thoughtful curation, it stirs the itinerant soul. Even after the pages have all been turned and dog-eared, they inspire new chapters. When we mark our own experiences in nature by delving into the consciousness of our forebears, we sustain the ecosystem. The integrative bonds deepen. The dance continues.
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07 Jul Surrendering a California Home in Bankruptcy. How Much Time? Part 2 of 2.
blog generally outlined the time frame of a typical foreclosure in California. This blog provides an illustration of how that time frame works in a typical case.
The following example illustrates the typical foreclosure in California where a debtor files for bankruptcy protection and stopped making payments on January 1, 2008. As illustrated, the foreclosure takes well over a year!
1/1/8 Debtor misses first payment.
4/1/8 Lender records the Notice of Default.
8/1/8 Lender records the Notice of Sale, Sale Date set for 9/1/8.
8/30/8 Bankruptcy Case is filed.
11/15/8 Relief of Stay is Granted.
12/15/8 Property goes to sale.
3/1/9 Debtor agrees to leave property or is evicted.
So in the above illustration, the debtor last paid 12/1/7 and did not vacate the property until 3/1/9. The debtor saved about $5000 per month (principal, interest, taxes, insurance, HOA, etc) for a total savings of about $70,000.00, plus any "Cash for Keys." The debtor then can use this money towards the down payment on the purchase of a new home or for the security and rental fees of a rental, starting 3/1/9.
In other words, the debtor has now recouped the lost equity they once had or might have received if they had sold their home at the top of the market! For example, if their home now worth $400,000, which used to be worth $600,000.00 with $500,000 owed, they would have netted around $70,000 after costs of sale, escrow fees, costs of repairs, etc in a perfect sale. So the reality is, despite the downturn of the housing market, and $200,000 loss in this example, most homeowners can still recoup their lost equity via foreclosure and bankruptcy.
The forgoing also does not illustrate any other proceedings that may be used to defend foreclosure proceedings either. Since most lenders are unable to prove that they are the proper party to the foreclosure in the first place, a state court action may be filed against the alleged lender for wrongful foreclosure proceedings. Such an action may end the foreclosure all together and/or further stall the foreclosure if the lender can prove they are in fact the proper party. Eric Fagan is one such attorney that is doing this in many cases in Southern California.
So if you live in California, dont count on packing your bags and leaving your home as soon as you miss a payment. The reality is that foreclosure proceedings in conjunction with a bankruptcy will probably allow you to remain in your home for over a year and may provide "cash for keys" in your pocket at the end of the process.
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Chaos, confusion, "like a war zone"?? On such a historical day here in New England.. Patriots Day, Marathon Monday shattered in violence. Domestic or foreign?? Does it really matter in the scheme of things??? Terrorism is terrorism!
For the first time in nearly twenty years, I decided not to head into town for the marathon today. In retrospect now, a wise decision. But when I heard the first report this afternoon.. my motherly instincts, compounded with fear and panic went into overdrive. My children were at the Red Sox game today, my daughter, a runner.. so I knew they'd in all likelihood, be at the finish line as soon as the game ended.
Word finally came. Thanking god, my youngest is safe! My thoughts and prayers are with all those that were impacted by this senseless tragedy in Boston this afternoon–and hoping for a better world.


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Six Of The Best Destination Parks In Sydney
- Family
By: Megan Gibson, ellaslist explorer
A destination park is more than just a few swings and a patch of grass. These are the parks you won't mind making an effort to visit, so pile the kinds in the car, pack a picnic, fold-up the scooters and stay all day long!
1. The Australian Botanical Garden, Mount Annan
Mount Annan is such a huge space with things to do for the whole family. Acres and acres of walking and cycling paths and an amazing fenced playground with flying foxes, swings and rope bridges. There is also a mountain bike trail, café, plant bank and numerous themed gardens. Entry is free and the gardens are well worth the drive from anywhere in Sydney. Picnic shelters can be reserved for gatherings. And don't forget to visit the strange but fascinating blue tree. Read my review!
2. Lizard Log
Did you know: Lizard Log was voted the BEST playground in NSW! This garden is part of the Western Sydney Parklands and its best feature is the children's nature playground, also known as 'Nature's Wonderland'. This playground is made, as far as possible, from natural materials, a massive sandpit filled with log formations for climbing and rope walls, rock scramble entry to the slides, water spouts, sand digging, triple flying fox, basket swings and more. Additionally, there are miles of paths for walking and scootering, natural features like mountains, lookouts and dams and a bathroom with an interesting water plant feature. There are plenty of picnic tables and electric BBQ's for an all day visit. Read my review!
3. Sydney Park and Cycling Centre
Conveniently located near train stations and on major access roads right near the city this large park offers a cycling centre (currently being renovated) large open areas for walking, cycling and ball games as well as an off-leash dog park. There is a small café, toilets, a lake full of eels and lots of bushland to explore. Children will love the playground with a large slide hill, wall of swings, rope bridge, elevated sandpits and a tactile garden to stimulate the senses. Read my review!
4. Blaxland Riverside Park
A part of the Olympic precinct this is touted as the biggest and best playground in Sydney. The different play areas are separated allowing for close supervision while you explore each individual element. There is a great water play area (bring old swimmers as the kids love to slide down the sloppy sides resulting in many worn bottoms), climbing frame, swings, tunnels, rope swing, flying fox and more. A café is available in peak periods and you can access other parts of the Olympic precinct via ferry and footpath. Read our review here.
5. Darling Quarter Kid's Playground
Although frequently busy, this park is a great place for kids to run off some steam on a visit to the city. The large 3D basket swing is great for all the family, and even Mum and Dad can have a ride on the flying fox. There is also swings, an 8m slide, climbing net and sandpit. But the main draw card is the water play area with water spouts, gates, pump station and water screw – swimmers and a towel are recommended year round. Read our review here.
6. Carss Bush Park
Hidden down a quiet suburban street this is a picturesque spot on Kogarah Bay. Swimming areas, enclosed sandy beach, a fantastic café (and less fancy kiosk), lots of walking paths and a variety of playgrounds makes a day here suitable for all the family.
I am a Sydney-sider born and bred, but spent 12 years living in Wagga, Canberra and London. I am married to an Englishman and we have three children, Eli age 5, Allegra nearly 3 and Cooper who is just 5 months.
I am a stay at home Mum and keep myself sane by getting out and about and exploring all that Sydney has to offer. The kids and I enjoy parks, museums, picnics, playgroup, gardening, walking, cycling and road-tripping. I am the typical "crafty" mum and love getting my hands dirty, taking photos, and running (sort of). You can read my blog here.
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Great post thanks a lot
Dec 18 2015
We are lucky enough to live very close to Sydney Park and can't recommend it highly enough. The bike track is excellent, and now the updates are complete it has plenty of new areas to explore. The track is always busy with bicycles, tricycles, balance bikes and scooters and kids of all different ages and abilities! The track has traffic lights, street signs, a tunnel, bumpy road, etc. Plenty of seating for parents now too, but unfortunately not in the shade so remember your sun lotion and hat! The park is big and open, it's an off-leash park which being a dog lover I like :) The lakes have had a recent overhaul and now have fab new paths making it easy to get around even with a toddler on a bike and baby in a buggy. The play area is vast, plenty of swings, 4 (maybe even 5) slides which range from very short for the tinies and very long for the bigger/braver kids. The elevated sand pits are where we always finish up and usually end up making new friends! Be warned, there is a water spray (presumably to help with building sand castles) and this is the main attraction for many kids including mine - it is possible to avoid the water but take swimmers or a change of clothes if you're happy for your tike to get involved :-)


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Bisley ToolStor 8 Drawer Tool Chest - 925H x 1000W - 2 x 125mm, 6 x 75mm Drawer Config - BIS600243W.
- Price: £1,069.42 - In stock
- Model: BIS600243W
Bisley ToolStor 8 Drawer Tool Chest - BIS600243W - Overview:
Bisley Workshop presents our ToolStor 8 drawer tool chest. The BIS600243W is a heavy duty tool chest that forms part of our Bisley ToolStor professional tool storage range. This mobile tool cabinet is the ideal storage unit for organising your hand tools and part components. As with all Bisley ToolStor products, This mobile tool cabinet is ideal for industries in manufacturing, engineering, aerospace/aviation, marine and automotive, motorsport.
The BIS600243W tool chest has 2 x 125mm, 6 x 75mm high galvanised steel drawers. Each of the 8 heavy duty drawers has an an 80kg UDL capacity and mounted on a pair of heavy duty telescopic slides that support 100% pull extension even when fully laden.
The cabinet has overall dimensions of 925mm high x 1000mm wide x 550mm deep and includes a wide aluminium push handle for additional control while turning. The reinforced base of the cabinet sits on top of 4 x 150mm high heavy duty rubber tyre castors. Each castor has a 120kg capacity. The 2 braked and 2 swivel castors can have dual settings by using the supplied brackets. These allow you to have 4 full swivel castors in order to move around your workspace freely or in tight spaces.
The 2 x 125mm, 6 x 75mm high drawer configuration of this workshop cabinet, along with the full width aluminium drawer handles, enhance drawer content accessibility, ergonomics and mobility. The BIS600243W tool chest comes fitted with a high grade slip resistant Nitrile rubber worktop lining contained within four side steel tray top. The Nitrile rubber top has a high oil resistance and also prevents items from accidentally rolling off while the tool chest is in motion. Butyl mats for use with Skydrol aviation fluid and more corrosive day-to-day hydraulic fluids are also available on request.
Heavy Duty Galvanised Steel Drawers:
The 2 x 125mm, 6 x 75mm high drawers are positioned on a 25mm pitch and mounted on telescopic 19mm ball bearing slides. Our heavy duty industrial slides allow 100% pull extension of 475mm. The slides provide a smooth, noise free opening and closing action, whilst also supporting an impressive load capacity of 80kg (UDL) per drawer. Even when fully laden the smooth drawer action is not compromised.
The 8 heavy duty drawers are constructed from industrial grade galvanised steel, from which Bisley's distinctive drawer front profile and full width anodised aluminium handles are fixed to. The anodised aluminium handles have been ergonomically designed for pulling the drawer open along any part of the handle. All fixings are hidden internally in order to retain a flush front.
Our well-engineered ToolStor drawers incorporate clever design and thorough product testing. Bisley ToolStor drawers have been proof tested to 80,000 continuous opening and closing cycles whilst fully laden with 80kg.
tool chest Carcass:
The 775Hmm x 1000Wmm x 550Dmm carcass has been manufactured using Bisley's advance robotic machinery. The result is a heavy duty and precision made tool chest that meets industrial standards. This fully welded and reinforced cold rolled steel carcass provides the 2 x 125mm, 6 x 75mm drawer configuration with a strong, protective and heavy duty housing in which they can to be integrated into. The reinforced steel carcass construction can support a top load capacity of 1000kg (UDL).
A 1.2mm top and base panel increases the stability, whilst reinforced mobile-ready base struts give the carcass advanced structural integrity and house the 4 x 120kg capacity castors (included).
The 20.3mm thicker dressed front moulding are manufactured 5mm thicker than many competing industrial products. This provides the cabinet's front and sides with more structural integrity and stability, whilst also providing the drawers with overall protection from front and side on impacts. The front moulding corners and edges on the 775Hmm x 1000Wmm x 550Dmm carcass are fully welded and grinded down before painting. This creates a flush and solid appearance that is both attractive and much stronger than folded steel joints.
Locking Mechanism:
A combined heavy duty central locking and anti-tilt mechanism has been built into the 925mm high x 1000mm wide cabinet. When the central locking feature is not in use, the unbeatable anti-tilt mechanism acts as a single drawer blocking system that ensures only one drawer opens at a time. This prevents the possibility of the cabinet tipping forward while in use or in transport. Each anti-tilt locking mechanism is integrated into the rear of the carcass in a centrally welded protective steel channel. The 0,2,6 drawer layout is positioned within the rear of the steel carcass and configured on a 25mm pitch.
Heavy Duty Castors:
This 8 drawer tool chest includes four 150mm high, heavy duty steel castors with solid Nitrile rubber tyres. They are the ideal type of castor when a strong and resilient tread is required in an industrial environment.
Two of the four castors incorporate a traditional pedal brake into the full 360 degree swivel motion, thereby not compromising either the cabinet's mobility or stability. Each castor has an individual load capacity of 120kg. The corrosive resistant and solid pressed steel construction makes our castors ideal for heavy dynamic loads, towing and when shock loading is an issue.
Each castor is securely fitted to the reinforced base struts through a thick steel thread that provides a very strong fixing. Locking brackets allow this cabinet to switch between four full swivel castors or two fixed and two full swivel castors. This gives you the ability to move the cabinet in tight and enclosed spaces where needed.
Epoxy Powder Coat Colours:
The 775Hmm x 1000Wmm x 550Dmm tool cabinet carcass is finished in a hard wearing RAL7035 light grey textured powder coat. This high quality Bisley finish completes the cabinets internal and external surfaces. The drawer fronts are available in Gentian blue (RAL5010), Crimson red (RAL3004), light grey (RAL7035) or Anthracite grey (RAL7016). The colour distinction between carcass, door and hand rail creates a smart, contemporary and ergonomic appearance suitable for any workshop or industrial workspace. The choice of colours allow you to select one that best reflects your workspace or your approach to business.
Colour Lead Times:
BIS600243W.50 - Gentian Blue (RAL5010): 15 - 20 Working Days
BIS600243W.30 - Crimson Red (RAL3004): 15 - 20 Working Days
BIS600243W.75 - Light Grey (RAL7035): 15 - 20 Working Days
BIS600243W.70 - Anthracite Grey (RAL7016): 15 - 20 Working Days
|Product Code
|Weight (Kg)
|Mobile Castors
|Overall Dimensions
|925H x 1000W x 550Dmm
|With Handle & Tray Top
|940H x 1070W x 550Dmm
|Carcass Dimensions
|775H x 1000W x 550Dmm
|Carcass U.D.L
|Number of Drawers
|Drawer Config:
|2 x 125mm, 6 x 75mm
|Drawer Capacity U.D.L
|80kg Each
|Internal Drawer Dimensions
|896W x 465Dmm
|Combined Drawer Height
|150mm High with Dual Settings - 4 Swivel or 2 Fixed & 2 Swivel
|Castor Type
|Castor Load Capacity
|120kg Each
|Locking Mechanism
|Combined Anti-Tilt & Central Locking System
|4 Sided Steel Tray Top & Rubber Mat
|Number of Keys
|Delivery Time
|Delivered in 15 - 20 Working Days
|Volumetric Cube
|Free Delivery
© Copyright Bisley Industrial 2020 | All Rights Reserved
Bisley Industrial Storage Ltd trading as Bisley Workshop 2020.


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Admitting Defeat
For as long as I can remember, I have been diligent about storing all my files, photos, and records electronically. Spreadsheets and syllabi related to my yoga studio work, playlists and class sequences from eight years of teaching, my decade-long speechwriting portfolio, photos dating back to the beginning of my husband's and my courtship, and journals and writing projects from as far back as college were locked safely into a thumbdrive I carried with me almost constantly.
Over the years my husband, among others, urged me to back up the drive on a cloud or other device just in case... It wasn't that I didn't know it was a good idea or an obvious safeguard, I just never got around to it. And then one sunny afternoon as I typed away on the laptop resting on my knees, the inevitable happened: as I reached for my water, the computer slid from my lap onto the floor, landing squarely on the drive and snapping it in half.
In those few seconds, the faces of every person who had urged me to save my work elsewhere paraded through my mind, and the mental catalogue of the documents I had lost caused my stomach to drop. I unplugged the now unreadable drive, put it back in my purse, and refused to acknowledge to myself - let alone admit to others - what happened.
Days later, when the shock subsided, I began to consider my options. Living in DC, there are, of course, professionals who specialize in data recovery, and I did my due diligence. But as much as the loss weighed down my heart, I couldn't justify the four figure investment required to bring the material back to life. Instead, I started over.
One by one, I have begun recreating the spreadsheets by combing through email exchanges and calendar notes. I have begged the forgiveness of friends and colleagues as I asked them to repeat the answers to scheduling questions or send previous versions of documents on which we collaborated.
While some things can be reconstructed, many are gone forever, and I have no choice but to let go. In yoga we talk about aparigraha - or non-attachment, but the concept has never felt so real. On the positive side, starting over is causing me to be more creative - I can't default to a class sequence I mapped out last year or cut and paste from a template on a writing project. I must instead create everything from a fresh perspective. While the process requires more work to accomplish each item on my to-do list, it is forcing me to live out of imagination rather than memory, and with every document I recreate or accept as lost and gone forever, I feel a renewed sense of peace.
Where can you admit defeat and let go? What can be made even better by starting over?
For the first 411 days of my daughter's life I spent one night away from her - a single 24 hour getaway to a nearby inn to celebrate a milestone birthday for my husband. Back then she was in the sleep-eat-sleep-eat-sleep-eat phase of life, largely unaware of her surroundings and unlikely to achieve any "firsts."
But last Friday, I left her once again - this time in the walking-talking-expressive-doing-something-new-every-hour phase of life - to meet my mother, aunts, and cousin for a weekend away. Two nights away, too far to drive, and once I boarded the outbound plane I knew it was too late to turn back. As the plane taxied down the runway I found myself at a bit of a loss: I wasn't concerned for her well-being in the more than capable hands of her father, but despite his indulgence of my repeated FaceTime and photo requests, I wouldn't have the constant reassurance of her smiles - or fusses - to know exactly how she was doing moment by moment. And if I didn't know how she was doing, how would I know how I was doing?
But from the moment my family greeted me at the airport, I knew I had made the right choice. For the next 48 hours, we filled our weekend with near-constant activity: morning yoga, bookstore browsing, exploring new neighborhoods, eating good food, enjoying even better champagne, laughing until our faces hurt, and taking about everything under the sun. My baby girl was never far from my mind, and I will always be her mama, but it was so special to spend a few days simply being a daughter, niece, cousin, and friend. The destination for next year's getaway is set, and I am already looking forward to it.
You don't have to go far - or stay long - to derive the benefits of traveling alone. Can you carve out a day - or even a few hours - to just be you? How can you step away from routine to connect with someone or something you love?
Share YOUR Story
Over the past week I have shared resources for those facing infertility, as well as the family and friends who love and support them. As I mentioned yesterday, sharing your personal experience can be incredibly empowering for you, while also encouraging others who are traveling the same path.
If you are ready to share your story, send me a note. I would love to feature a variety of perspectives of women and men at various points along the infertility journey. Together we can help raise awareness and encourage one another along the way.
Thursday's Thought
Sharing intimate details about your life and experiences can incredibly daunting. Unveiling personal information can leave you feeling vulnerable, making it seem easier - and safer - to keep things locked inside.
At the same time, however, sharing your story can be incredibly freeing. It can take away the power and fear of the challenges you face, and it can help you realize your circumstances are only a small part of your identity. Equally valuable, sharing your story can offer encouragement to others who are facing similar challenges.
A growing number of women - and men - are speaking out about their experiences with infertility. One such woman is Melinda Davis, the author of the Fresh Conceptions blog. Melinda is now the proud mama of a beautiful little girl, but if you start reading from the beginning of her blog, you will recognize the pain, doubts, and questions shared by everyone who has walked this path. Melinda speaks beautifully about her experience and the faith that guided her through it all. The positive outcome she found offers encouragement for everyone believing in a happy ending of their own.
Do you have a favorite blog/resource that offers support for those experiencing infertility? If so, share with other readers in the comments section below.
A few weeks ago a reader reached out for guidance about how to talk to a friend who was struggling to conceive. The reader is the proud mother of a healthy baby boy and felt conflicted about sharing her joy with a friend who wants to desperately to be a mother.
I know this reader is not alone in wondering how best to support a friend facing infertility. What I shared with her based on my own experience follows. I hope it will be helpful to others, as well…
Dear Reader:
This is a great - and extremely difficult - question... It depends so much on the person, as well as your relationship to him/her. Because you describe this woman as one of your closest friends, you have far more latitude than you may think. When my husband and I were in the midst of our struggle, a very dear friend became pregnant, and I was truly happy for her. I wanted to know about her pregnancy and how she was feeling because I cared about her and her family. At the same time, however, news of pregnancy among strangers added to the isolation I was feeling.
When it comes to talking about your son, let your friend take the lead. If she asks about him, don't hide your joy – your maternal bliss may be the encouragement she needs to make it through the day – or the next round of testing/procedures. At the same time, don't initiate conversations about him or other kiddos. Some days she may want to relate to you as a friend – not a mama.
Perhaps most importantly, be a safe place for her. I only shared our struggle with a small universe of people, and I was grateful when one of them would give me a venue to express what I was feeling without judgment. Ask your friend how she is doing, and really listen to the answers. Don't worry about having the "right" things to say or try to identify with what she is experiencing (e.g. "I know how hard it must be"), simply let her know you are grieving for her and there for her.
If you have any additional advice to offer, share it in the comments section below.
It will come as no surprise to readers of the New Beginnings blog that I believe yoga can play a role in healing (almost) anything that ails you. Infertility is no exception! As someone who struggled to become pregnant – and one who has studied the therapeutic benefits of the practice, I have experienced and seen firsthand how yoga can be an incredible help for women who are struggling to conceive and/or carry a baby to term.
Over the past few years I have led a number of workshops that brought together women in every stage of trying to conceive – from those at the beginning of the journey to those who have been struggling for years, and every level of yoga experience – from complete beginners to senior teachers. No matter their background, circumstances, or experiences, these women have benefited from coming together to learn from one another and facilitate the healing process.
While yoga cannot change one's circumstances or guarantee fertility, the practice offers valuable tools for encouraging compassion toward one's self and circumstances, creating an authentic sense of community with whom you can share your journey, and enhancing overall physical and mental health. If you live in the DC area, I invite you to join the next fertility yoga workshop series I am offering in June at Tranquil Space Studio.
If you live outside DC, I encourage you to reach out to studios in your area or explore the practice yourself through the many resources available.
Has yoga helped you or someone you know through the journey toward parenthood? Share your experience in the comments section below.
Resolve to Know More
New Beginnings are on the mind of many people this week. In the Christian tradition, we celebrated Easter yesterday, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus and the new life he makes available to us all; concurrently Jews around the world are in the midst of observing Passover, reflecting on the exodus from slavery in Egypt to a new life of freedom; and in much of the country, blossoming trees and flowers remind us of spring and new life.
This week also offers the hope of new beginnings to the millions around the world who are suffering from infertility. Sunday marked the beginning of National Infertility Awareness week, and for this year's theme the National Infertility Association has chosen, "resolve to know more." In this spirit, I will offer posts throughout the week highlighting resources available to those suffering from infertility, as well as the friends and family who love and support them.
Perhaps the most well-known resource serving the infertility community is Resolve, the national infertility association. Established in 1974, Resolve is the only established, nationwide network with the goal of promoting reproductive health and ensuring access to all family building options for men and women experiencing infertility. From support groups to legislative advocacy efforts to awareness-building activities, Resolve is a one-stop-shop for infertility assistance. If you or someone you know is struggling with infertility, I encourage you to visit the website to learn more about the resources available in your community.
Trailblazers: Kelly Newsome
I met Kelly Newsome during an advanced teacher training workshop and was immediately struck by her confident presence and positive energy. I have followed the development of her Ritual Care Company with great interest and was curious to hear how she transitioned from practicing law to teaching yoga and serving as a doula to creating a holistic self-care service serving professional women.
I am pleased to share her story in our Trailblazers interview series. Read on...
Thursday's Thought
As I shared last month, I am afraid of handstand. Some inversions and arm balances have come easily - others have become accessible over time - but this pesky pose presents the first true block in my nearly 15 years of asana practice.
I have created all manner of excuses to avoid even attempting the pose unassisted: it would be irresponsible to throw myself upside down and risk clobbering the yogi next to me...I need the guidance of an experienced teacher who knows my practice...I should wait until my tweaky right wrist feels better...
And with one thoughtful gift, the excuses disappeared: For my birthday I was given a private yoga session with a long-time mentor, and I knew exactly what I needed to do.
While I would love to tell you I nailed the pose and have overcome my fear once and for all, it wouldn't be the truth. We approached it from many angles, and I tilted and toppled and probably looked quite foolish, but I tried it again and again and gained the confidence to press on.
At the end of our session, my teacher remarked that we had explored many paths, and in doing so, alleviated a certain measure of fear. When we identify only one route to a destination, a single roadblock can generate panic, thus ending our journey. But with a variety of options, when one road ends, we can explore another, and the journey continues.
What goals have been elusive for you? Can you identify alternative pathways to get there? Can you commit to the journey rather than the destination?
Tools for Transformation Tuesday: Yoga for Alzheimer's Patients and their Caregivers
In my capacity as a yoga teacher trainer, I have met incredible women and men who have inspired me with their passion to help others. This year I have the opportunity to serve as a mentor to Dorien Vissers, a student in the Advanced Teacher Training Program at Tranquil Space Studio, who has a heart for those who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. She has spent the past year researching how yoga can benefit these individuals and their caregivers, and will present her findings in a workshop on May 18.
If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer's, I encourage you to join us for this insightful offering. Registration is available online.
Teacher, aspiring writer, and inspired soul navigating the journey of life.
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**SARAH JESSICA PARKER ** has at last given in to her talents and is launching a fashion line. According to WWD, her new collection, named "Bitten", will be an affordable line of casualwear, swimwear, costume jewellry, handbags, belts, sunglasses and shoes, sold exclusively at American retail chain Steve & Barry's. The items, a world away from the couture worn by Carrie Bradshaw on screen, will mostly cost £12 and less. According to a press release from the retail giant, the name for Parker's collection came when she was "bitten by Steve & Barry's bug", and the collection will be inspired by her personal wardrobe. The clothes are to be divided into four components - "Classics", for the office; "Casual", for slouching around at home; "Trend", featuring more edgy, bright items, and "Lounge" - a mix of eveningwear and underwear. Fabrics used in the range include linen, khaki cottons, fleece hooded tops, thin ribbed tank tops, delicate knitwear tops and layered, floaty dresses and shoes will include espadrilles, wedges and flip-flops. T-shirts will be emblazoned with Carrie Bradshaw's best lines in Sex and the City - "fashion is not a luxury, it's a right," and "Do unto others as you would have done unto yourself" are our favourites. The collection hits stores on June 7. (March 14 2007, AM)Louise Roe
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Our web production assistant is the type of guy who just looks like someone you'd want to get to know. Tatted up, style on point – always in some form of denim, whether it be a vintage jacket or a pair of perfectly worn-in jeans.
Every time I pass through our web studio, we always have a quick exchange of banter… which usually ends with me laughing as I walk away. Although always professional and very polite, I'll bet this dude definitely cracks himself up when no one's looking.
One step into his Philadelphia home and, yup, this all makes sense. Orange walls, an incredible green couch. You're instantly intrigued and wanting to see more. His bedroom? Forget it. It's filled with found objects perfectly arranged in such a way that captivates you with every shift of your eye. Here's a look into Devin's world.
This tattoo artwork was all done by tattooer friends of Devin's. I love how he has it displayed on his living room wall for all to admire.
I was totally infatuated with the pattern on the kitchen floor. How beautiful!
Devin's cat Edwina is a precious little being. A heart melter, for sure.
A+ on the contents of that closet.
Thanks for letting us in, Devin!
Get to know some more cool people in our About A Girl series.
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NEW* Business Television Interview with President Don Huston February 2010 http://www.ceoclips.com/media/Cypress.asx
This is a Gold find (Gold Eagle Mines Ltd.) that was a friendly takeover by Goldcorp! Of course, this is what our ultimate goal is, a buyout by Goldcorp or another major gold producer. Gold Eagle was an .18-.20 stock at one time before Gold was struck in one of Gold Eagle's mother holes! After a series of daughter holes this is the result below!
Gold Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX: GEA) did over 85,000 metres of diamond drilling on the Bruce Channel deposit. The discovery is located approximately 800 metres beneath the shallow Bruce Channel waterway that separates McKenzie Island from the mainland. The current "footprint" of the BCD mineralized envelope is 1.45 kilometres vertically and horizontally, approximately 800 metres in a NE-SW direction and 450 metres in a NW-SE direction. Based on the exploration work done to date, there is an estimated 8-13 million ounces of gold in the Bruce Channel deposit and the mineralized envelope remains open in all directions.
In September of 2008, Goldcorp Inc. announced it acquired Gold Eagle Mines Ltd. valued at approximately $1.3 billion. Under the Plan of Arrangement, shareholders of Gold Eagle received at their election and subject to proration either C$13.60 in cash or 0.292 of a share of Goldcorp or any combination thereof, for each Gold Eagle share they held. Gold Eagle's principal asset was the Bruce Channel gold discovery.


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The CM311 reference head-worn condenser microphone is designed for touring and live-sound applications. It sounds like the best handheld microphones, clear and distortion-free, even with the loudest singers. Differoid stands for differential cardioid, which cancels ambient noise from floor monitors, crowds and other sources. Controlled field tests show that the Differoid provides up to 12dB more gain before feedback than conventional cardioid microphones. Many users of CM311 say that their house mix is better because the mic?s isolation is nearly complete.Features: