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LocationSnodland, Kent
Job ValueAround £60K
EnvironmentQuarry / Industrial
Due the expansion of the client's quarry, They needed a 3m high timber reflective Noise Barrier / Acoustic Fencing to be installed. The Noise Barrier was needed to protect nearby residents from the added noise that will result from the expansion.
Our main challenge with this job was the fact that the fence was being installed amongst heavy tree growth, which had to be preserved and protected. So the full length of the route of the Noise Barriers had to be cleared first, and then most of the materials / concrete laid out by hand to prevent damaging the trees.
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3m high Reflective Noise Barrier / Acoustic Fencing.


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chris.campbell needed a new t-shirt design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 147 designs submitted by 50 freelance designers.
We run this city!
That's right the very people that make the internetz want a t-shirt designed that truly shows who and what we are... nerds!
We're looking for a design that shows all of us in some kind of cartoonified way!
Think pixelated art (http://oktotally.tumblr.com), think VIDEO GAMES.
It'd be great to have all the devs someway in the design so I've included a couple of photos that you can do whatever you want with.
We'd love the 99designs brand tied into this somehow but it definitely doesn't have to be centrepiece of the design or use our logo.
For inspiration checkout some if the files I've attached.
Having characters is one idea but don't feel like you're locked into making a design like this.
Please don't feel like you need to use our photo and don't feel tied to video games as the core theme of the design. The video game idea is more directed at the art style of the characters.
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Forklift - OSH Certification & F Endorsement
Per person
Forklift - OSH Certification & F Endorsement
1 Day course
This course is 60% theory and 40% practical, covering the following:
- Unit Standard: 10851 - Operate a powered industrial lift truck (forklift)
- Unit Standard: 18496 - Demonstrate knowledge and skills for driving a forklift on a road for endorsement F (forklifts)
All attendees must hold a full class 1 drivers licence to partake in this training
Training timeframe is as follows:
- Reporting Time: 7:40am
- Training Begins: 7:45am
- Training Ends: 4:00pm
This course will always be held as an offsite course.
Course cost does not include the fee of adding the F endorsement to your driver licence. Provider will instead issue the participant with the correct paperwork to action at their nearest VTNZ or AA.
Refreshers: Recommended to refresh every 3 years
- Prices are subject to change.
- Every attempt is made to deliver training at the Jobs & Skills Hub. Some specialist training requiring specific equipment may need to be held off site and the hub may also need to access the use of public courses as / when required in order to meet training requirements.
- Set conditions around participant information, payment, booking and condition terms apply (may differ depending on training provider).
Available dates
- Enquire for the next available training date
Success stories
Our goal is to help South Aucklanders into long term jobs at and around Auckland Airport. Ara is a joint initiative between the South Auckland community, government agencies, training providers and employers.See more success stories
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What's happening in Middlesex 3- Crosby center/national development
On June 20, 2018, over 60 Middlesex 3 Coalition members and partners joined us at Crosby Center in the Town of Bedford to hear What's Happening at Crosby Center/National Development & the Town of Bedford. The meeting included an overview of National Development's development projects along the Rt. 3 corridor including Crosby Center and The District and ahp Architects presented on the work they did to modernize the lobbies at Crosby Center. The Town of Bedford provided us with an overview of current and future transportation initiatives in the town including improvements to the Middlesex 3 Turnpike and their new dockless bike sharing program.
Thank you to Chuck Landry, Leah Harsfield, Ron DeSimone and Andrea Burns from National Development for hosting us and their presentations. hank you to Corinne Maleski from ahp Architects for her presentation on the work they did at Crosby Center. Also, thank you to the Town of Bedford, Manager Rick Reed and Economic Development Director, Alyssa Sandoval for their updates.
Click here to view National Development's Presentation
Click here to view ahp Architects Presentation
Click here to view the Town of Bedford/Middlesex 3 Presentation
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Rack Shelf with 2 RMS and 4 Adjustable Post
ICC is complimenting it's 7′, 4-Post Distribution Rack with two new rack shelves — a Vented Bottom Fixed Shelf and Solid Bottom Adjustable Shelf. These heavy-duty shelves are designed to place heavy equipment, such as large servers, UPS, and computer networking equipment. Now you can offer your customers a high-quality 4-Post rack solution at a great affordable price!
ICC's Vented Bottom Fixed Shelf measures a maximum depth of 32″ from front to rear. It is designed to provide airflow to ventilate equipment underneath; it is compliant with the EIA-310-D standard. ICC's Solid Bottom Adjustable Shelf measures 27″ from front to rear. It is designed to be adjusted up to 32″ to meet your depth requirement changes and is also compliant with the EIA-310-D standard. These shelves offer your customers the perfect solution to organize equipment rooms, telecom rooms, and data centers applications.
- Designed with durable steel construction; black powder-coated.
- Accommodates bulky equipment with more depth capability.
- Supports up to 125 lbs. load capacity.
- Designed to fit standard 19″ racks and cabinets.
- 2 rack mount space (RMS).
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In an effort to recuperate costs for operation of the greenhouse facility in an equitable manner, space fees were implemented for all users beginning July 1, 2003. The fees are based on the amount of space, measured in square feet, occupied by the project plus the cost of materials supplied by the facility for the project. Space fees are charged by the week with billing calculated by the academic term. Users should consult the Space Fees FAQ below for additional information.
Academic Term Dates for Billing Cycles
Spring Term 2017: January 9, 2017 - May 9, 2017
Summer Term 2017: May 10, 2017 - August 22, 2017
Autumn Term 2017: August 21, 2017 - January 6, 2018
Spring Term 2018: January 7, 2018 - May 8, 2018
Summer Term 2018: May 9, 2018 - August 19, 2018
Autumn Term 2018: August 20, 2018 - January 6, 2019
Fee Structure
Space Fee: $0.10/sq.ft./week
Amenity Fee: $0.05/sq.ft./week for additional amenities such as supplemental lighting, mist propagation, automated shade
Materials Fee: at cost, See listing in Trellis.
Custom Services: at cost
Growth Chamber
Space Fee: No charge
Materials & Services Fee: $10.59/flat
Space Fees FAQ
Q. How do Users request space in the greenhouse?
A. To request growth space, submit a reservation through the Trellis application at least 2 weeks prior to the anticipated project start date. All Users must undergo Worker Protection Standard Training (WPS) as required by the U.S. EPA, in order for their Trellis account to be activated. Annual training is mandatory.
Q. How is growth space allocated?
A. Greenhouse space is allocated on a first come first serve basis via reservation in the Trellis application. Growth chamber space is only available to members of the Molecular Genetics Department who maintains the growth chambers.
Q. How are fees assessed?
A. Greenhouse charges for research are based on the number of square feet/week actually occupied by the project, not on space requested since this can vary widely. Equipment and supplies stored in the greenhouse will be included in space assessments and charged at the prevailing rate. Space fees are comprised of a base fee plus additional fees for certain amenities such as supplemental lighting. Material fees are custom to each project and calculated based on actual cost of materials used during the course of the project. Users may provide their own materials however, due the space limitations, storage of user-owned materials cannot be guaranteed accomodation within the greenhouse facility. Certain services beyond the scope of typical services provided may incur a labor fee.
Growth chamber charges are calculated per flat and cover the cost of materials, pest control, sanitation and project consultation.
N.B. 10'X12' greenhouse rooms will not be divided among users due to their small size. The occupant of a small room will be charged for the entire room, which is 120 sq. ft.
Q. When will Users be charged?
A. An invoice for space, materials and special services used during an academic term will be sent to the PI within 3 weeks after the end of the term. The user will need to submit payment via eRequest by the due date on the invoice. Late fees may apply to outstanding invoices.
Q. What materials and services are covered by the fees?
A. Greenhouse space fees include:
benching, pest control, liquid fertilizer (20-10-20), sanitation, equipment maintenance (lights, fans, etc), weekend and holiday watering, project consultation, environmental
Amenity fees include:
supplemental lighting, specialized benching, automated irrigation, mist propagation, custom fertilization, automated shading.
Materials fees include:
pots, trays, media (standard mix is Fafard #2), labels.
Custom Services include:
labor/materials for building custom systems, LOA watering, repotting/staking services, project disposal.
Growth chamber fees include:
pots, trays, Redi-Earth with Osmocote 14-14-14 and Marathon incorporated, labels, pest control, chamber cleaning between cycles, project consultation.
Daily plant care (Monday-Friday) is not included as it is the responsibility of the researcher to be active in their project's welfare. Specialized media and materials required for a project not in standard facility stock are the user's responsibility.
Q. What do Users need to provide?
A. Researchers and instructors are to provide the organisms (plants, seeds, insects) required for their project. Users may also provide their own pots, media, and labels if they wish. Users are required to provide any materials which are inherent to the project. For example: chemicals, pollination bags, sleeves, cages, monitoring equipment and so forth.
Q. What if a project needs more time or space?
A. If a project cannot be completed in the originally requested period or requires more space than originally anticipated, users should notify the Greenhouse Coordinator in writing. The Greenhouse Coordinator will review space requests to make sure that extending the length and/or size of your project is feasible. If so, then an extension of the space allocations will be granted.
Q. Are fees prorated?
A. No. Space is charged by the week. Users occupying space for less than the entire week are financially responsible for the entire week. If the assigned space is not occupied within two weeks of the project start date, it is subject to re-assignment. If the user wishes to hold the space, fees will accumulate even if vacant. Users will be charged actual cost of materials purchased by the greenhouse specifically for a project regardless of whether or not the project occurs.
Q. Why are there fees for greenhouse space?
A. The Greenhouse Committee was delegated the responsibility of finding an equitable way of recovering costs from its users. After several years of insufficient budgeting, the greenhouse was falling into a state of disrepair as maintenance was continually deferred. Since users span several departments inside and outside of the college, the committee put together a comprehensive business plan recommending user fees be implemented to cover a budget which will keep the facility operating at a research quality level.


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Although there have been no changes in the personal tax slab rates in the final pre-election Budget announced by the Finance Minister (FM), here are some of the key amendments personal tax proposed:
Standard deduction will now be available on salary income. It is proposed that instead of the tax-free limit of ₹15,000 for medical expense reimbursement by employer, transport allowance exemption of ₹1,600 per month (₹19,200 annually) and a standard deduction of ₹40,000 would be allowed as a deduction from taxable salary income. The transport allowance exemption is however, continued for differently-abled salaried individuals.
Introduction of health and education cess: presently, "education cess" (at 2%) and "secondary and higher education cess" (at 1%) is applicable on every individual's tax liability (including surcharge). It is now proposed to discontinue these cesses and introduce a combined "health and education cess" at a higher rate of 4%. Due to this increased levy, the effective peak rates will increase to 10.4%, 20.8%, 31.2%, 34.32%, 35.88% depending on the income levels.
Re-introduction of long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on gains arising from the transfer of long-term listed equity shares and equity-oriented mutual funds: presently, LTCG from the sale of equity shares and units of equity-oriented mutual funds on which securities transaction tax (STT) has been paid at the time of sale is exempt from tax.
The FM has proposed to withdraw this exemption starting April 1, 2018 and levy a tax of 10% on such LTCG. While there will be no indexation benefit allowed while computing such LTCG, the first ₹ one lakh would not be taxable. The only consolation factor in this new levy is that the appreciation in value of shares up to January 31, 2018 would be grandfathered.
Relief for senior citizens: There are some positive proposals for senior citizens in this budget.
They would be now entitled to a higher tax-free interest income of ₹50,000 against present limit of ₹10,000.
Further, this new limit also includes interest earned on fixed deposits (which is not the case for other taxpayers).
Consequently, the requirement for banks to withhold income-tax at source has been done away with for interest income payable to senior citizens upto the new limit of ₹50,000.
Deduction limit for health insurance premium/ preventive health checkup/ medical expenses for senior citizens is proposed to be raised from ₹30,000 to ₹50,000.
Deduction will now be available upto ₹one lakh (as against present limits of ₹60,000 for senior citizens/₹80,000 for very senior citizens) for medical treatment of specified diseases.
All in all, while most salaried individual taxpayers may feel disappointed with the lack of additional incentives for housing loans and enhancement to deduction under Section 80C, at least the senior citizens should be happier with the above Budget proposals — as they say…."Life begins at sixty"!!!
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Con una elección de canciones/ músicas hecha por el alumno, trabajamos técnica, melodias, cifrados, desarrollo auditivo y rítmicas a descubrir. La teoría se ve sobre las propias músicas elegidas. Las clases de teoría musical para quien lo pida como un punto importante para su desarrollo, son con juegos y ejercicios que nos ayudan a aprender sin tanto esfuerzo. Se requiere que el alumno tenga instrumento, ya que será importante al momento de la práctica semanal, fuera de clase.
Melina accepts booking with at least 48 hours in advance.
• Can I cancel a booking?
Yes, you can cancel booking up to 8 hours before the lesson starts, indicating the reason for the cancellation. We will study each case personally to carry out the refund.
• How do I pay for the lesson?
At the time you select a lesson or package of hours, you will make the payment through our virtual payment service. You have two options:
- Debit / Credit
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Once the payment is settled, we'll send you an e-mail with the booking confirmation.
• Can I modify a booking?
Yes, something unexpected can always happen, so you can change the time or day of the lesson. You can do it from your personal area in "Scheduled lessons" through the option "Change date".
• How does a lesson at Classgap happen?
The class is done through classgap's virtual classroom. Classgap was developed specifically for educational purposes, including many useful features such as: digital whiteboard, online text editor, webcam, screen sharing and many more.


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Taboo Topics is a website (tabootopics.com), YouTube channel (YouTube.com/tabootopics), and community.
Nicole Anderson created these digital venues with the intent of bringing people together to discuss hard issues -- the topics that usually aren't talked about in polite society.
Nicole grew up in a loving, secular family. Her first taste of religion came about at the age of 12 with friends following a discussion of evolution in science class. Nicole became a believer shortly there after and remained so until the age of 22. At that time she dove into some in depth research regarding christianity and what it was she believed to be true. Her faith swiftly unraveled.
Nicole, through her aforementioned social media presence, is bringing the difficult conversations to the surface.
I am excited to introduce to you a young woman who has found her voice and is using it to change the world -- one video, one blog, one post -- at a time.
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Lotte van Raalte is a constant observer driven by a sincere curiosity and remarkable empathy. It's with this approach that Lotte achieves her intimate and crisp compositions, firmly encapsulating her unique gaze in her pictures. No matter who is in front of her lens she always captures their individuality – with an infectious feeling of empowerment.
Lotte's work spans from athletes in action for adidas, smiles for Stella McCartney to school children in Cape Town. Alive and real. She has an eye for tactility and utilises nature, bringing a tangible and relatable quality to her work. With an ongoing stream of commissioned projects – including her directorial debut for Ace & Tate – Lotte is not one to stand still. With multiple in progress personal projects, an interest in womanhood, sustainability and education rights continues to inform her work. She's currently working on her first independent photography book and a solo exhibition.


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What's in a CodeQL database?¶
A CodeQL database contains a variety of data related to a particular code base at a particular point in time. For details of how the database is generated see Database generation.
The database contains a full, hierarchical representation of the program defined by the code base. The database schema varies according to the language analyzed. The schema provides an interface between the initial lexical analysis during the extraction process, and the actual complex analysis using CodeQL. When the source code languages being analyzed change (such as Java 7 evolving into Java 8), this interface between the analysis phases can also change.
For each language, a CodeQL library defines classes to provide a layer of abstraction over the database tables. This provides an object-oriented view of the data which makes it easier to write queries. This is easiest to explain using an example.
For a Java program, two key tables are:
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expressionstable containing a row for every single expression in the source code that was analyzed during the build process.
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statementstable containing a row for every single statement in the source code that was analyzed during the build process.
The CodeQL library defines classes to provide a layer of abstraction over each of these tables (and the related auxiliary tables):
Expr and
Most classes in the library are similar: they are abstractions over one or more database tables. Looking at one of the libraries illustrates this:
class Expr extends StmtParent, @expr {
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Pueblo's annual Chile & Frijoles Festival brings the heat the third weekend after Labor Day. The three day extravaganza welcomes nearly 150,000 pepper people, who indulge in a variety of types, from mild to wild.
The event will take place September 20th to 22nd, 2019. It's held in the Pueblo downtown area on union Avenue. The highlight is the harvest of the region's most popular local chile, the Mira Sol Chile!
Other festivities include live entertainment, arts, crafts, authentic ethnic foods, a farmers market, family friendly activities and a lot of chile! Area farmers sold around $50,000 in peppers in 2017.
Pueblo Accommodations
Address: Union Avenue, Downtown Pueblo
Date: Fri-Sun, September 20-22, 2019
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Grace Ward's floral shop is blooming with business the first full week of April as a prestigious golf tournament comes to town. But after the death of a mysterious young woman, Grace begins to wonder if there's something more sinister taking place at the parties she's beautifying. (The book will be free on Amazon 7/13-7/15/18)
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Charmain Z. Brackett is an award-winning authors and journalist in Augusta, Ga. Her love of words caused her to pursue a bachelor of arts in English, and she started writing for The Augusta Chronicle when she was still in college. Her debut novel, The Key of Elyon, won the Yerby Award for Fiction in 2014, and her children's book, Little Pearl's Circus World, won the 2015 Georgia Author of the Year Award for children's literature. Currently, she works as the arts columnist for the Chronicle and was recently named the Greater Augusta Art Council's media person of the year for 2018. When not writing, she enjoys theater – both performing in shows and watching them.


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Whether you use your weapon for self-protection or hunting, it is imperative that it always functions properly. Proper maintenance and care of your gun make a big difference in its effectiveness and performance. That being said, it is critical to use superior gun oil on a regular basis.
Gun oils and lubricants come in many different varieties. Although many companies give a lot of promises, their products often do not satisfy customer expectations. Bear in mind that not all gun oils for rust prevention are made equal. Each of them has its own set of advantages and drawbacks. For this reason, it's important to find the best gun lube to prevent rust.
With so many gun oils out there, those who lack experience in this field can easily end up feeling overwhelmed. To make things easier for you, we have waded through a large number of options on the market and selected the best gun oils available online for heavy duty. Let's dive in!
Review of the Best Gun Oils on The Market Today
1. Ballistol Multi-Purpose Lubricant And Cleaner
Ballistol is a high-quality aerosol that is perfect for various applications, including rust prevention. It is not merely used for guns. This multi-purpose oil/lubricant works great as a general-purpose firearm lube because of its valuable properties.
As a matter of fact, this product has initially been produced for the German army. It was intended to be used for cleaning firearms, leather gear and gun stocks. However, its application is not only limited to weapons. For example, the world's largest companies like Coca-Cola use Ballistol to lower friction between moving parts of their machines.
It's important to note that Ballistol is completely safe to use. It is slightly alkaline, biodegradable, non-toxic and non-sticky. Plus, this all-purpose lubricant is proven to be eco-friendly as well.
Having the properties of an alkali, this product effectively reduces the effects that oil and sweat from the skin may have on your gun. The migration properties of this aerosol come from oleic acid as well as benzyl acetate - a kind of benzene that can be found in many motor lubricants. Oleic acid comes from olive and coconut oil. Besides, it features a non-chlorinated mineral base.
- Additives: benzyl acetate, alcohol, oleic acid
- Base oil: non-chlorinated mineral
- Type: Aerosol
- Volume: 1.5 oz
- A wide range of applications
- Biodegradable and organic
- It has alkaline properties
- Harmless yet effective additives
- Environmental friendly
- Mineral base oil
- Earthy odor
This multi-purpose product works for a wide variety of materials. It can preserve and protect metal, plastics, leather, wood, and so on. In addition to oiling the moving parts of your gun, this all-purpose lube can do a good job of cleaning and preventing rust. It will reduce your need for manual cleaning and make sure your gun keeps working properly. Additionally, it can neutralize the effects of skin oils and sweat.
Ballistol is excellent for protecting and lubricating firearms. If you're looking for a high-quality gun oil that works like a charm, be sure to consider this aerosol. It will help you keep your guns in good condition so that you will get your money's worth from it.
2. Break-Free CLP-4 Cleaner Lubricant
There are quite a few good reasons why the United States Armed Forces prefer using this lubricant preservative. The Break-Free CLP-4 excels at lubricating, cleaning and protecting firearms. It features a viable mixture of organic oils that make it biodegradable.
Furthermore, it can protect your gun from wear and tear. Its boundary film shields metal surfaces from corrosion, environmental conditions, and moisture. In fact, corrosion inhibitors in this lubricant play a role in preventing rust formation.
Do you plan on using your gun in extreme cold? The good news is that Break-Free CLP-4 Cleaner is capable of withstanding extreme temperatures without losing viscosity. Moreover, it can resist sand, dust and dirt thanks to the antistatic properties.
- Additives: dibasic esters, petroleum distillates
- Base oil: PAO synthetic
- Type: liquid
- Volume: 4 oz
- Great for corrosion fighting
- Good antistatic properties
- Long lasting
- High migration
- Can be used in extreme environmental conditions
- A bit difficult to apply
- Distinctive odor
This synthetic blend oil is formulated specifically to handle all kinds of environmental conditions from high-salt environments to extreme cold. Changes in temperature can neither lose nor thicken its viscosity.
As its name suggests, Break-Free CLP is a product that's meant to clean, lubricate, and protect the gun. That means you get a 3-in-1 product. It easily gets into every pit and crevice of the gun, thereby providing the best protection. On top of that, this product can reduce wear effectively.
3. Hoppe's No. 9 Synthetic Blend Lubricating Oil
Hoppe's No. is a reputable and well-known brand that is popular with gun owners. Their products are considered one of the best gun oils, as they are effective and long-lasting with regard to gun protection. The same is true for Hoppe's No. 9.
Please note that this gun oil is designed to work as a boundary lubricant. You can use it to clean your firearm and keep it safe from pitting and water damage. It also provides good protection against corrosion. It's all about anticorrosive compounds that give added protection and extend the life of your gun.
It is tested rigorously in tough environments and situations. The migrating formula of this oil features high stability so that it can be used over a wide temperature range.
- Additives: synthetic blend
- Base oil: mineral
- Type: liquid
- Volume: 2.25 oz
- It shows extra stability under different conditions
- Boosted by a synthetic blend
- Ideal for new guns with modern alloys
- Long lasting
- It needs periodic replacement
- Concerns with mineral oil base
Created as synthetic lubricating oil, this product is particularly suited for new firearms that come with modern metal alloys. Actually, it's a specialized synthetic blend that works best for newer gun models.
If you own a newer model gun with contemporary alloys, this cost-effective gun oil is right for you. It will help you clean and protect your gun against wear and tear, pitting, and corrosion. The high viscosity makes it stable under varied environmental conditions so that it won't harden or thicken with the temperature variation.
4. FireClean Fouling-Resistant Oil
Here's another all-purpose gun lubricant made in the US. It conditions metal parts to hold up to carbon fouling. As a result, you will have less hassle when cleaning your weapon.
The FireClean oil is made from a biodegradable earth-safe formula. It's non-toxic as well, meaning it can be used around pets and family. The powerful cleaners present in this formula cause grime to break down, making it easy to wipe off carbon fouling.
Stable with both extreme cold and extreme heat, this oil can get the job done even in the harsh environment.
- Additives: not available
- Base oil: biodegradable, organic
- Type: liquid
- Volume: 2x2 oz
- Exceptional carbon cleaning properties
- Biodegradable and organic
- Non-sticky
- Anti-fouling
- Protective properties are questionable
- Pricey
This oil is formulated specifically to decrease carbon fouling and deep clean firearms. It is suitable for those who clean their guns a lot. With this powerful cleaner, gun maintenance is much easier.
If you're in the market for a top-notch long-lasting gun lubricant that can reduce carbon fouling and friction, the FireClean will live up to all your expectations. This conditioning oil will do a decent job of protecting your gun against corrosion. It provides long-lasting protection even when used in extreme environmental conditions.
5. Lucas Oil 10006 Gun Oil
If you have a rapid firing gun and look for a biodegradable lubricant, then Lucas Oil is something you need to use. This household oil is meant to withstand extreme temperatures and resist moisture at the same time. You can use it to protect your gun against corrosion and moisture alike.
Being environmentally friendly and odorless, it's an excellent choice for sporting and hunting firearms. Another thing you will like about this oil is that it can neutralize acids from fingerprints.
- Additives: unavailable
- Base oil: organic and biodegradable
- Type: liquid
- Package volume: 2 oz
- Perfect for hunting weapons
- Can be used in long-term storage
- Biodegradable
- Odorless
- A little sticky
- Loses its slick quickly
- Overpriced
This hunting lubricant is specially formulated to prevent full-powered rifles and machine guns from overheating and jamming. It is suited to sporting and hunting weapon including lever action rifles, pumps, revolvers, and shotguns.
Lucas Oil is an environmentally friendly, biodegradable, organic, well-priced lubricant that works perfectly in just about any weather condition. It can resist evaporative breakdown and extreme temperatures. This oil meets very specific needs for firearms that are prone to overheating in case of rapid firing.
You need to lubricate your firearm for both safety and performance reasons. It's a bad idea to use a gun that is not lubricated at all. Such a gun is prone to malfunction and can be dangerous to use. Friction between moving has a negative impact on the performance of your gun. This hinders its ability to maintain shooting accuracy and high velocity. Gun oils can significantly reduce friction and keep your firearm(s) in good form. That's why you should use the best gun oils possible.
All the products reviewed above work at lubricating, cleaning, and protecting firearms from corrosion one way or another. So it's really hard to go wrong with any of these options. Choose one that best suits your needs and use it properly and regularly. That will make your gun perform well each time.


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There he is in Miami, sitting in the front row at Carlos Andrés Pérez's controversial funeral, photos courtesy of Noticias 24. And there he is, standing guard by the former President's casket.
We always knew Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma was CAP's dauphin. What we didn't know was how loyal he was to his mentor.
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War and Conflict
Petition To Declare George Soros A Terrorist Gets Enough Signatures For WH Response
A petition to declare socialist billionaire George Soros a terrorist has garnered enough signatures to get an official response from the White House. The petition, which needed only 100,000 signatures by September 19, had almost 137,000 signatures as of Tuesday morning. The White House.gov petition created by "E.B." states that Soros assets should be seized by…Read More
The World Chooses Sides: The US Dropped Bombs at the North Korean Border
It's getting real on the Korean peninsula. In an aggressive move, the US dropped bombs at the North Korean border in a joint exercise with South Korean forces, using jets that are capable of carrying out a nuclear strike. The world is watching, and some countries are publicly choosing sides. The exercise is intended to…Read More
North Korean Soldiers Ordered To Steal Corn For Imminent War
Soldiers starving under the totalitarian regime in North Korea have been ordered to steal corn so that they may prepare themselves for an "imminent war." Army officers have given their malnourished soldiers permission to raid the crops of farmers so they can have enough food and energy for war. Starving soldiers have also recently admitted…Read More
War Watch: Martin Armstrong Warns War May Break Out by September (Video)
Martin Armstrong of Armstrong Economics and Brandon Smith of Alt-market.com are warning that the signs are there and the pieces are being moved into place for war. Watch on YouTube Source: Forecaster Martin Armstrong Warns Of War In September: "We Must Be On Guard… Prime Period Where A Confrontation Could Emerge" Delivered by The Daily Sheeple…Read More
Televangelist: Christians Will Start A Civil War If Trump Is Impeached
Televangelist Jeff Bakker says that Christians will start a civil war if President Donald Trump is impeached. Refusing to mince words, Bakker lays out his eerie prediction for America. Among the warning that Christians are in danger of losing their voice in American society, Bakker made a somewhat odd but potentially accurate prediction should the left…Read More
Militant Revolutionary Abolitionist Group Wants to "Expropriate" Your Property and Give It to Someone Who Deserves It
The Revolutionary Abolitionist Movement is Antifa on steroids. An offshoot group that has popped up has a website with some pretty extreme ideas, including expropriation of property from their enemies. They've declared war against capitalism and the state, promoting "militant defense." Their intro says: We situate our political movement in the context of the abolitionist struggle…Read More
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This week, President Donald Trump, just like his predecessor Obama, promised to continue the utterly corrupt failure of a brutal occupation that is Afghanistan—despite running on a campaign to end it. For decades, the United States has been subsidizing—to the tune of billions of US tax dollars—failed projects, infrastructure, military, police, and yes, even terrorism.…Read More
A Critique Of Masked Movements
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The Western world was outraged when Syrian troops allegedly opened fire on anti-regime protesters in 2011, aggression that arguably provided the ignition to kick start the years-long Syrian conflict. To some extent, the world also watched in horror as the Syrian and Russian militaries pounded Aleppo into the ground last year while the media routinely condemned their actions with glaring…Read More
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January 11, 2019
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Although the schedule just changed for the 2017-2018 school year, Scarsdale High School announced on Wednesday, January 9th that it would be piloting two new schedules starting in the third quarter. The length of periods for both schedules will not differ drastically from the current schedule (from 51 minutes to 50 minutes); however, there will be a five-minute break implemented into the school day, either in the form of homeroom or a common tutorial period. Additionally, lunch will be extended from the current 26 minutes to 28 minutes, and school will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:00 p.m. (2:05 p.m. on Friday).
The first schedule, which will be in place for three weeks from January 28th to February 15th, will have homeroom for all five days of the week. Certain students prefer this proposed schedule. "[It] is better because it is more consistent. Also, when I go to homeroom, I like to relax, so it is a good break during the day," said Ford Lenchner '20.
The second schedule will run from March 11th to March 28th, and it will have homeroom on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the common tutorial period on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This tutorial period would "provide a time when all students and teachers are unassigned and thus available to work on classwork or extracurricular activities," said SHS Principal Kenneth Bonomo, in an email sent to parents, students, and staff. This schedule has been met with more skepticism, as some students feel as if 5 minutes is not enough time for meaningful interactions with teachers. "I feel like a common tutorial period—if it's only going to be five minutes—isn't going to do anything," said Anika Dhuri '20. However, some teachers believe that five minutes is sufficient time to ask a quick question or to pick up a missed assignment. "A lot of the times kids have no frees, so if they miss a period, they don't get their work. They could get it during that [common tutorial period]. It would also be a good time to set up meetings for later," stated SHS biology teacher Jeremy Szerlip.
Regardless, feedback will be obtained following each pilot in the form of follow-up surveys. The data will be analyzed to determine a schedule for the 2019-2020 school year.


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Google Pixel 3a XL
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Price: $445
Don't think of the new 3a XL as just Google's cheap new phone — that's selling it short. It might not have the same kind of horsepower as the original Pixel 3, but the 3a XL offers just about everything else that made last year's models compelling at a steep discount. Even beyond the basics, the 3a XL features a few touches that fans have been clamoring for, like a headphone jack and the biggest battery Google has ever put into a Pixel. In building this phone, Google tried to bring some of its best work to a wider audience, and the work has paid off. Here's hoping it doesn't fall prey to the kind of performance issues that started to plague the Pixel 3 after launch.
-- As reviewed by Engadget
TechSpot MetascoreBased on 45 expert reviews
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- Price:
$445 on Amazon
Editors Liked
- Incredible pricing
- Clean bloat-free Android 9 Pie
- Well optimized for performance
- Gorgeous display
- Outstanding camera
- Long-lasting battery
- It has a headphone jack!
Editors Didn't Like
- Slower Night Sight processing
- Only 4GB RAM and 64GB storage
- Lacks IP Rating
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Mark Stephens argues that Scotland's new system of housing transaction tax should be allowed to bed down, but that as the Parliament's Finance Committee considers "A Scottish Approach to Taxation" it should consider property taxation in the round.
Tag: housing
A wasted opportunity – the Smith Commission and Housing
The Smith Commission has left the Scottish Parliament with no ability to redesign Housing Benefit. Professor Mark Stephens argues that this is a wasted opportunity.
Miliband's mansion tax leaves unfair council tax unreformed
Ed Miliband's proposal to raise £1.2 billion by levying a 'mansion tax' on properties worth in excess of £2 million provides no solution to the unresolved issue of property taxation
Seminar: Housing and Impoverishment
Our next IHURER seminar will be on Wednesday 23/10/2013 by Professor Glen Bramley. All seminars start at 4.15pm and take place in WA 3.11. For a full list of seminars, click here
Professor Colin Jones wins RTPI Prize
Colin Jones from IHURER and Mike Coombes from Newcastle University have been awarded the Royal Town Planning Institute's 2013 prize for excellence in academic spatial planning research for their work looking at Housing Market Areas.
Housing policy downgrade downunder
IHURER Professor Hal Pawson, based at University of New South Wales reflects on the 'dire state of neglected social housing' and housing affordability problems in Australia.
IHURER News – September 2013
First edition of the IHURER Newsletter, where we will share with you news from the Institute, recent publications and conference appearances and dates for your diary.
An energy efficient property tax?
Can you imagine selling your home for a price that is dependent on how energy efficient it is? That is a possible future in store for Scotland under the new Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT), being discussed this Wednesday (5th June, 2013) at the Scottish Parliament's Finance Committee.
Is your house your pension, or a curse for the next generation?
Rising house prices are not just a kind of "free money" or an alternative pension, Professor Chris Leishman warns. As Britain's housing crisis continues to deepen due to increasingly scarce and expensive housing, he has embarked on a new research project that aims to find a way to reform property taxation fairly, and help to stabilise house prices.
Press Release: New figures on the impoverishment of the UK
Key findings of the Poverty and Social Exclusion (PSE) Project, published today in its first report 'The Impoverishment of the UK'.


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Home Start Steps to start a private limited liability company
Steps to start a private limited liability company (LLC) in Lithuania
|Time to Complete
|Associated Costs
|Open a bank account with the minimum capital (EUR 2 500 for LLC).
You will need to get a bank certificate proving the availability of the funds in your new account.
Some banks apply charges of EUR 4,34-8,69 for issuing a bank certificate, which verifies the payment of the minimum capital (EUR 2 500). The ordinary issuance of a bank certificate costs EUR 4,34 and an urgent issuance of the certificate costs EUR 8,69.
|1 day
|Obtain a confirmed electronic signature (only needed for online company registration).
There are three main ways to get a qualified electronic certificate (electronic signature):
1. Through a Lithuanian national identity card or Lithuanian public servant ID card issued by the Identity Documents Personalisation Centre under the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Lithuania.
2. Mobile network operators can issue mobile electronic signatures: www.bite.lt, www.omnitel.lt, www.tele2.lt.
3. Through a secure e-token with electronic signature embedded provided and issued by Centre of Registers. Price of the certificate is EUR 2,67. Duration of the cetificate varies from 10 minutes to 1 day.
The cost for e-signature certificate is EUR 2,67. Entrepreneurs must have some equipment where to store the e-signature certificate. Encrypted USB flash drive costs EUR 43,34, plastic card (including card reader) costs EUR 29,13.
|1 day
|Check and reserve the name of the limited liability company (the name of the company has to be in Lithuanian or Latin language)
Reservation of the new company name is compulsory for online registration of a company. Checking of the name is free of charge, and the reservation costs EUR 16,22.
|1 day
|Register at the Register of Legal Entities, including registration with the State Tax Inspectorate for corporate tax, VAT, and State Social Insurance Fund Board (SODRA)
To register at the Register of Legal Entities, including registration for corporate tax and social security insurance, the company must file the following documents:
• Application for company registration
The statutory meeting may be not held if the members of a company's body elected by the general meeting of the shareholders (the members of the Supervisory Board, the Management Board or the Managing Director) are indicated in the founding act or founding agreement of the company.
Registration certificates of companies are not issued any more. Instead, the access key to the electronic certified register extract is issued. The legal entity can use this access key itself or provide it to other concerned parties.
|1 day
|Complete VAT registration
The company must be registered as a VAT payer if its annual turnover is more than EUR 45,000. To register as a VAT payer, the company must file a special application, Form FR 0388, with the Tax Registration Office either in person or electronically. Foreign legal entities must be registered as VAT payers unless they engage in any activity (a) that is not a VAT object in Lithuania; (b) is liable for 0% VAT in Lithuania; or (c) for which VAT on goods delivered or services rendered by a foreign taxable person is chargeable on the purchaser or customer residing in Lithuania.
A company must be registered as a corporate taxpayer within 5 days of registering with the Register of Legal Entities. The Registrer automatically forwards the relevant information to the Tax Office (see Procedure 4). A single form must be filed with the Tax Registration Office to register. This form covers all taxes, except VAT and social security tax. VAT registration requires the completion of another application form at the same office.
VAT payer must be registered at State Tax Inspectorate within 7 business days (10 calendar days). However, the company may be required to present additional documents and in such cases the process of registration as a VAT payer may take longer.
|10-15 days
|no charge
|Open a settlement bank account (to handle normal commercial transactions)
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A. Goštauto st. 40 A, LT-03163 Vilnius, Lithuania
Phone: +370 (5) 249 90 83
E-mail: email@example.com
Company code: 302454111
VAT number: LT100005125012
Monday – Friday 8.00 – 17.00
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Get involved in our story at Lanhydrock
Why not volunteer and become part of the history of Lanhydrock? There are some great perks to volunteering - whether you want to improve your CV, make friends, or just want to give something back, choosing to volunteer could be the best decision you ever make.
What can I do?
It's our volunteers that help bring Lanhydrock to life. Whether you want to volunteer every week or for a shorter period of time, we've got lots of opportunities that might suit you. You could become a room guide and go behind-the-scenes in the house, show off your green-fingers as a garden tour guide or nursery volunteer or even dress up and step back in time as a costumed cameo character. We can find something for everyone so if you want to volunteer, get in touch and we can talk through what might suit you.
How do I find out more?
If you want to find out more about volunteering or to join our friendly team at Lanhydrock, please contact our Volunteering Officer Laurence Harvey by email or calling 01208 265965. You can also find our current volunteering opportunities here - simply type 'Lanhydrock' into the search.


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Aug 7, 2012
Is Capitalism "Pro-Business?"
In this video, Professor Steve Horwitz advocates for free market economic policy. He refutes the often recited claim that "What is good for General Motors is good for America" by explaining that pro-business legislation encourages behavior that is not beneficial to society or the business itself. He suggests that, in a free market, factors such as profit and competition encourage behavior that ultimately benefits society. Professor Horwitz illustrates that pro-business legislation restricts progress and therefore caters to the interests of industry rather than to consumers, whereas "supporters of free markets are ultimately pro-human and pro-people because it is through markets that we get the most innovation and we get the most goods and the cheapest prices."
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Employment issues
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In employment contracts and employment relationships, employers must comply with the minimum requirements on employment terms and the conditions stated in a nationwide collective labour agreement considered to be representative of the sector. An employee posted to Finland is entitled to the salary determined by a universally valid Finnish collective labour agreement for the sector.
In employment contracts and employment relationships, employers must comply with the minimum requirements on employment terms and the conditions stated in a nationwide collective labour agreement considered to be representative of the sector. An employee posted to Finland is entitled to the salary determined by a universally valid Finnish collective labour agreement for the sector.
According to the Employment Contracts Act, an employer must provide employees with a description of the most essential terms and conditions of employment if they are not indicated on a written employment contract. An employment contract can be made for a specified period or until further notice. In an employment contract, the employee personally commits to working for the employer under their management and supervision against wages or other compensation.
An employment contract can be made for a specified period or until further notice. An employment contract for a specified period requires a justified reason. An employment contract can be made in writing, orally or electronically.
Accident and pension insurance
An employer must take out accident and pension insurance for their employees; employees must be provided with group life insurance and unemployment insurance in connection with accident insurance. An employer must also provide occupational health care
Tax and social security
An employer is responsible for paying any withheld taxes and social security contributions to the tax authorities, and must submit annual notifications to the tax authorities, and the pension and accident insurance companies. Information on the wages and salaries paid to employees must also be submitted.
More information
Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) represents the entire private sector and companies of all sizes. Suomen Yrittäjät is an interest and service organization for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their owners
Terms and conditions of employment
Working hours
Regular working hours are usually at most 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. In a two week period, working hours are no more than 80 hours and in a three week period no more than 120 hours. The weekly hours may also be arranged in longer and shorter periods during which the average weekly hours do not exceed 40 hours. Working hours can take on alternative arrangements, for example in two or three week periods – this must be done according to the law or through collective agreements.
An employee also has the right to receive pay for the time he/she is on annual holiday. When employment has lasted less than 1 year, holiday leave is normally based on gaining 2 days or 2 1/2 days for each holiday credit month worked. Maximum amount of holiday per year is 5 weeks, if not otherwise determined in a collective labour agreement for a sector. Normal wages are paid for the time an employee is on holiday.
Sick pay
According to the law, an employee who is unable to work due to an illness or an accident is entitled to paid sick leave. Wages are paid for the day when the illness started and for the working days. If at the start of the disability, the employment relationship has lasted for at least one month, the employee will be paid full wages for the said period. If the employment relationship has lasted for a period that is shorter than one month, half of the wages will be paid for the same period.
Parental leave
Parental leave lasts 158 working days and is taken during pregnancy or in the period following birth. It is extended by 60 working days per child in the case of multiple births. Both parents can take the parental leave in up to two separate periods of at least 12 working days each During parental leave, Kela (The Social Insurance Institution of Finland) pays parental allowance..
Employer costs for a business
Required contributions by employers include:
- Employers' health insurance (social security) contribution
- Unemployment insurance
- Earnings-related pension (TyEL) insurance contribution
- Group life insurance premium
- Occupational accident insurance
When your company hires employees, they must take care of the insurance of their employees as well as the payment of wages, withholding tax and insurance premiums. Statutory insurance and other payments include:
- employment pension insurance
- insurance against the risk of accident and occupational disease
- group life insurance for employees
- unemployment insurance contribution
- social security contribution
Employee costs estimation calculator
Employer's pension contribution
Average 17.75 %
Employment accident insurance according to risk and the size of the company
Average 0.80 %
Unemployment insurance, total wages under 2 083 500 €
0.65 %
Unemployment insurance for the portion of the wage bill exceeding 2 083 500 €
2.60 %
Group life insurance
Average 0.07 %
Employer's social security contribution
0.86 %
Total wages under 2 083 500 €
Average 20.13 %
Wages exceeding 2 083 500 €
Average 22.08 %
Source: Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK)


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It has been predicted that there's going to be Northern Lights in Levi soon. So take a look skywards! Prediction provided by Sunsää.
Snowshoeing to Santa's Cabin
TUE/THU - Enjoy beautiful Lapland views from the top of Levi fell and visit one of its most photographed and scenic place's, The Santa´s cabin, by snowshoeing. Our trip starts from the Zero Point with the ski bus, heading towards the Gondola station. We take the Gondola up to the fell and snowshoe around the top and visit Santa´s cabin. We come back down with the Gondola and return to Zero Point with the ski bus. The trip includes guiding, snowshoes, ski bus, and Gondola rides. Group- size: 2 - 8 people and the minimum age limit is 18 years. Duration: 3hrs. Price: 110€. Meeting point inside of Zero Point, in front of the Ski School booth at 9.15


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With the release of the PlayStation Vita looming ever closer we've been not bad but we thinking about what games we'd like to see on the Vita and how the Vita would actually improve them.
Although the Vita has the potential to enhance gaming experiences in many ways we've latched onto the handheld's 'Transfarring', which allows players to pick up and play their console save games on the go using the Vita. Stupid name aside we think this particular feature could have the biggest impact.
Here are a few games we'd like to see use it:
Admit it - you've already sunk 100 hours of your life in to Skyrim. Imagine if it was on Vita though; you wouldn't have to pull yourself away for any longer than you need to. You could just keep playing, and keep playing and… stop because the battery has run out.
With Transfarring, the save file containing your level 75 crack-shot archer or your hairy, butch Nord wouldn't have to stay at home. You can transfer the save to your Vita and happily continue slaying (backwards-flying) dragons and dressing up the NPCs with buckets before stealing everything they own on your commute to work.
People don't always have hours of free-time to sink in to games like Skyrim at home, but if they're spending an hour or two on the train everyday, that would be the time for them to get some grinding done. Transfarring would allow players to have their head in the Skyrim at all times.
Skyrim is one of those "magic time eater" games. You know, the ones where you start playing at 7 PM and ten minutes later you look at the clock and it's 4 AM, so it would definitely keep you entertained during those boring public transport journeys.
We understand how difficult it would be for Bethesda to get Skyrim running on the Vita, especially since they seem to be having trouble getting the PS3 version to full strength, so we'd be happy if we could have aspects of Skyrim on the go. Perhaps some ways to increase out skills, manage our character, relationships or inventory.
Although with the PS3 struggling with save file sizes, who knows how the Vita would cope. But we're just fantasising, so in our ideal world, there would be no problems.


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Ruck Ready 2 of 3 – Weekly Challenge 006
Hello everyone! We are now on routine #2 of 3 of our 3-part supplementary workouts for our Bataan Death March team. Feel free to incorporate these at the end of your normal workouts, or even combine the 3 together before a moderate ruck march. I say moderate, because I don't recommend you getting fatigued conducting these exercises prior to going out on a long ruck.
Ruck Ready Challenge- 02
More hip action! These two exercises really focus on the Tensor Fasciae Latae, Illiacus, and Psoas Major, AKA hip muscles. While performing these you'll also want to maintain a strong core while breathing in a controlled manner… we'll get to the importance of breathing in an upcoming post!
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I start getting dressed for dinner. I realize that I forgot my strapless bras. First world problem. But it seriously was needed for his dress.
I get a golf cart ride to Venecia. Jhony seems to be waiting for me. Wow! He's good.
The hostess at Venezia always remembers me. The sommelier asks if I want him to suggest something or do I want the wine menu. I ask for the menu please. I know that what he suggests will probably not be on the included list.
I pick Masia Ribot red. It is so good. I ask for the rest of the bottle to be sent to my room.
They bring the Parmesan, focaccia, etc. I have the grilled baby veggies.
My entree is glazed lobster with strange white, creamy stuff. It is not pasta. I ask my waiter what it is and he brings out Karen, the chef. She tells me it is creamy leeks. She asks how it was. It was really good. Well done.
I get the hot chocolate cake, which is chocolate cake with chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce. Cake is really good and not too sweet, but the sauce is sweet. Next time I would order cake alone. They should call it death by chocolate.
Dinner doesn't take long when you're dining alone. I chat briefly with a father and son who sit at table next to me. They invite me to join them. I decline because they just ordered and I am ready to leave. I'm not sure I would have anyway. I am really conservative when I am traveling alone.
It was a really good meal. Venezia has really fluctuated with their food quality over the years. Tonight it was definitely a win.
Lander and Patricio are outside of restaurant. They really don't look alike at all. I don't know what I was thinking. I say hello to Lander and tell him that I brought him a bottle of Zaya rum.
I go to bar. Daniel tells me he was worried because he hadn't seen me. He called the restaurants to find out where I was. What a good son he is. We chat for a short bit, then Mayvany comes by and we talk for awhile.
She's so nice and interesting, and beautiful.
She leaves. I talk to Daniel about his complicated relationships. I give him advice. The bar so empty.
I go back to the room at 10. I skipped the pool party again. The butler brings the wine bottle to my room with two glasses. I don't know why because he knows I'm here alone. I laugh and say I only need one. He must think I'm a lush. I drink two glasses. This wine is so good.
I go to sleep and don't sleep well. I have a weird chicken dream. Must have been from all that wine I drank.
I am looking forward to a day on the beach.


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Drop in which I cant do this alone attitude frame of mind. You can do credit repair on your own. You just need the proper knowledge to do so. Acquiring the information is the main element. You need to do some or perhaps a lot of research and studying before you handle repairing your credits, although. The amount of time and effort you will give on this project depends on the foundation of the knowledge on breaks, repair and financial supervision.
The first thing that you will do is get your entire credit reports and study all of them. Credit reports are free a great idea is as accurate statement from credit bureaus. Your creditors submit these accounts so you should be able to have them with no problems whatsoever. The credit bureaus will most likely want copies of the report so it might be best to make copies on your own and do motion plans using the duplicates. Looking at the credit reports, correct whatever entries that you simply think are questionable or even incorrect.
This is the time to correct and clarify entries on your reports. Days, credit limits, and the actual amount owed are the stuff that you should look closely and ensure that everything is correct. If you find some inconsistencies, write a letter for the creditor and credit reporting agencies to show that you have several problems with entries within your report. Registered email is always the ideal situation since you will be certain they received the particular letter.
Looking into the credit report, make sure that you evaluate the last 12 months at least. The credit score is decided usually from the last 12 months of your credit historical past. So it is important that you are making some payments in your debts last year approximately to give you a better credit ranking. Credit companies never like having default loans. That's the reason you should always come up with creditors a doable repayment plan so you wont miss on payments. Review or get back to the original financial institution instead of dealing exclusively with the collection organization to ensure that your transaction records are right.
After you procure the particular reports and have ensured that everything is in order, you will then undergo the entire process of reestablishing your credit rating if it is too low already. This is actually the actual process of restoring your credit standing. The importance of fixing ones credit standing lies on the fact that it will dictate future credit and loan applications. Actually simple credit card applications and purchase can be affected by current credit standing.
Having a lower credit score can mean much better loan conditions such as low interest rates and a longer credit expression. Needless to say, having a reduced credit score will definitely make it easier for your financial future. Remember that even basic utilities and even companies are now conscious of credit results unlike years earlier when banks as well as credit companies are the main parties concerned.
Within repairing your credit standing, you need to make sure that you pay bills promptly. Loans and credit card payments would be the most important thing that should not forget. Collectors will look very carefully on how well you satisfy your financial obligations thus make sure that you wont miss out on anything at all. The more times you miss paying bills and loan payments the lower the credit score will become.
Nevertheless, you can accomplish credit repair on your own with the right commitment. This is something attainable.


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Early Phonograph Post Cards
In the Early days, The Talking machine was a
novelty, it found its way into many venues.
Here are a sampling of the Post Card appearances
and Vailed advertisements.
This card fooled me when I first saw it Because it looks like the
30s and the caricature looks
like Oliver Hardy. On closer examination,
it is post marked 1910.
Note the address. Jim Moore must have been
pretty well known, or there where few people
in Alderville PA.
This card is blatant advertisement.
The lady daring to show a little ankle
is standing on her recording holding an ace,
the caption reads "Ill stand on my record,
Ace High" Martha Steuer
trade mark 1909
A very nice Card with Gold Trim
RW to Miss Rose Bagley
Post marked 1913
The next 2 cards are
unmailed and we must guess at their
ages. both appear to be circa 1910 -
1920 by style, printing and guess.
This is not a post card, but a Photograph that I purchased recently.
It shows a part of the early Phonograph era that few know about.
In the 1890's, Men would travel around the country with Their
Phonographs and an assortment of records, giving concerts to sold
out auditoriums, filled with the curious and those that had heard
of the Talking Machine, but never heard one.
This Photograph could very well be a photo given to the local print
shops to print up the hand-bills and posters for the nights performance.
This Exhibitor has an Edison Class "M", with a Bettini
reproducer and horn. A very expensive set, it shows that this man took
pride in his exhibition and invested in the best.


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My God Is So Big
by Deborah Ann Belka
1/25/2011 / Poetry
My God is so big,
He can conquer anything.
He can turn a dry river,
Into a life giving stream.
My God is so big,
He can carry my heavy load.
He can lift from me my burdens,
And help me down the road.
My God is so big,
He can do the impossible.
He can move any mountain,
And make the unfeasible possible.
My God is so big,
He can take away my fear.
He can remove all my worries,
For my God is always near.
My God is so big,
He can turn water into wine.
He can bring back a lost soul,
Who's fallen from His vine.
My God is so big,
He can part the Red Sea.
He can heal the lame and sick,
And make blind men to see.
My God is so big,
How big is that one of yours?
Mine will forgive you your sin,
If you'd only invite Jesus in!
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Before 2018 I had never heard of essential oils but since being introduced to them I absolutely love them and use them each and every day. Alternative therapies have become very popular these past few years. Before you begin an alternative therapy whether it's essential oils or not you need to do a lot of research to make sure you are safe. Since being introduced to essential oils I have done a lot of research to learn how they work, etc. So today I am going to help you with understanding essential oils.
All the information within this post has been taken and learned from Neal's Yard Remedies: Essential oils book.
Essential oils are a great alternative therapy that has become a huge part of my life. These are a great way to live a more natural and healthy lifestyle but it is very important that you learn as much as you can because essential oils are very potent With a small amount of research and common sense you can incorporate essential oils into your life. Highly potent oils have to be used in small amounts and needs to be diluted for safe use of essential oils.
What are essential oils?
Essential oils are highly concentrated essences derived from plants. Today these oils are used in aromatherapy, fragrances, cooking and so much more! They have a long history of natural healing. These oils harness a plants therapeutic properties to restore balance to the mind, body and spirit. Every single plant plant contains essential oils. These oils can be extracted from the seeds, the leaves, bark, root, flowers, peel or resin.
What's in an oil?
A single essential oil can contain as many as 100 different chemical components. These work together to give these oils their amazing benefits and odor. Each component within the oil plays a role on the body and mind but some may be more stronger than others. They are made up of mjor, minor and trace components which all work together and contribute to the oils smell and benefits.
How do essential oils work?
Our sense of smell is more sensitive and works faster than our other four senses. Chemicals in a smell can trigger many responses that can affect our mind. Essential oils can work holistically on the mind, the body and the spirit by bringing balance and healing.
On the mind:
Essential oils can help to promote a state of mind. They can help to
- Enhance wellbeing and mood : Chamomile is a calming oil and can help to balance emtions.
- Promote relaxation : Lavender has deeply relaxing properties and helps me sleep!
- Improve concentration and focus : Rosemary is one of the best oils to clear the mind which in turn helps with concentration and focus.
- Balance energy : Geranium is the oil to use to help balance your emotions and lift your mood.
On the body:
Essential oils are natural healers and can have medicinal effects on the body. Some of these effects are
- works as an antiseptic: Tea tree essential oil is a great antiseptic and is known by many people.
- Relieve pain and reduce inflammation : Thyme has a warming property which can provide gentle pain relief.
- Can help to cleanse : Orange oil can help cleanse and detoc your body.
- Boosts immunity : Sage can help to boost your immunity
- Influence hormones : Basil is known for balancing your hormones.
I hope this post gives you more understanding of essential oils. Before you start to use essential oils it is important that you do all of your research to make sure that you are using them safely. You can buy your own Neal's Yard Remedies: Essential oil book through my Amazon link. This means that I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Any support is appreciated!
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With one of the most diverse employment sectors in the UK, a huge nightlife and social scene, and a thriving arts and creatives network, Leeds is a thriving city that offers everything you could possibly want. Leeds is the UK's third largest city, and has one of the largest economies outside of London. Shops, museums, music venues, markets and carnivals are what await you in the city, with a mixture of medieval and modern within the city centre.
There is plenty of green space too, with parks and open countryside just a short car ride away. Just outside the city, you will find rolling hills and historical sites like Kirkstall and Fountain Abbey.
If you're looking for work, enterprise and start-ups are incredibly popular in Leeds – it is the birth place of Cleudo and M&S after all! The city is and employment industry is experiencing a lot of development and growth, so there's a whole host of opportunities for you.
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Compared to other cities in northern England, Leeds is comparatively expensive.
The average property costs £167,703, with semi-detached houses being the most common properties. Detached properties cost £300,000 or more. If you're looking to move to a city centre, flats usually start at £600,000.
Generally, rent in Leeds is lower than other major cities. If you're looking to rent, the average city centre flat costs £575 per month, while properties outside the city centre drop to £425.
The average house located in the city centre will cost £950 per month to rent while outside the city prices drop to just £690 per month.
With average wages of £23,500 a year Leeds is a very affordable place to live, with several sectors of employment to work in.
Leeds is a major centre for employment, with many large scale companies being based within the city. Haircare product manufacturers GHD and ASDA are headquartered in the city, as is First Direct, Leeds Building Society, Yorkshire Bank, and clothing company Republic.
According to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, weekly pay for full time workers in Leeds is £536, which boils down to an hourly pay of £13.66. Leeds has a higher density of jobs than the British average, with the latest figures highlighting 485,000 jobs in the city.
The top 5 industries for employment in Leeds according to the ONS is:
If you want to get in the thick of it by living in Leeds city centre, a strong choice is Leeds Waterfront. Converted flats and interesting residential buildings make Leeds Waterfront very attractive to young professionals.
Holbeck is an area to look out for as an inner-city area to live. Intensive (and on-going) regeneration has transformed the area, which has become a sort of hub for creatives in the city.
In terms of suburbs, Horsforth comes out on top as a popular and well-connected place to live outside of the city centre. Pubs, shops and a thriving atmosphere make this an attractive place to live, with a good choice of schools and amenities.
For those seeking a bit of greenery, Roundhay is another popular Leeds suburb, with access to the green open space of Roundhay Park. A great selection of bars, pubs, shops and restaurants mean you won't need to leave the suburb.
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Independent schools tend to top the league tables, and are generally found on the outskirts of the city, perfect for commuters. Independent schools that need a mention are Woodhouse Grove School and The Grammar School at Leeds.
For state schools, St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School, Garforth Academy and Wetherby High School come out on top in terms of pupil achievement at GCSE level.
You'll be happy to know that local transport links in Leeds are good, with a monthly bus ticket costing just £55. For those cyclists moving to Leeds the city is also bicycle-friendly, so if you enjoy cycling be sure to bring your bike! However, be mindful of your safety as there is more work needed on some of the major roads.
Leeds is a major city, so there is always something to do. The large student population and Call Lane club scene means entertainment is plentiful.
If you're moving to Leeds and you enjoy art and culture, there are several theatres, museums and music venues to enjoy. Average food and drink bills are similar to the rest of the UK - you can enjoy a cheap meal at just £10 per person.
Leeds has everything you could possibly want from a city, including entertainment, culture, and even nearby countryside for you to enjoy when you need to escape. Properties are more affordable than other major cities in the UK, and if you're moving for work, there are several sectors of employment offering many opportunities for you.
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ATA Truck Tonnage Index increased 3.3% in 2019
ARLINGTON, Vir. — American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 3.3% in 2019, about half the annual gain in 2018 (6.7%). The increase was the tenth consecutive year in which the tonnage index has risen above the previous year.
The advanced SA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 4% in December after falling 3.4% in November. In December, the index equaled 118.2 (2015=100) compared with 113.6 in November.
"Last year was not a terrible year for for-hire truck tonnage, and despite the increase at the end of the year, 2019 was very uneven for the industry," said ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello. "The overall annual gain masks the very choppy freight environment throughout the year, which made the market feel worse for many fleets. In December, strong housing starts helped advance the index forward." It is important to note that ATA's tonnage data is dominated by contract freight.
November's reading was revised down slightly compared with the December 2019 data. In December 2018, the SA index rose 3%, which was preceded by a 2% year-over-year drop in November.
The not seasonally adjusted index, which represents the change in tonnage hauled by the fleets before seasonal adjustment, equaled 112.7 in December, 2% below the November level (115.1). In calculating the index, 100 represents the index from 2015.
Trucking serves as a barometer of the U.S. economy, representing 70.2% of tonnage carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation, including manufactured and retail goods. Trucks hauled 10.77 billion tons of freight in 2017. Motor carriers collected $700.1 billion, or 79.3% of total revenue earned by all transport modes.
ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index: Rates slip amid strong holiday freight
COLUMBUS, Ind. – The latest release of ACT's For-Hire Trucking Index showed improvement in for-hire freight volumes and utilization. The data used in the Index included December. Respectively, the data indicated 55.5 and 52.3 diffusion index readings, both up four points from November on a seasonally adjusted basis. But even as for-hire capacity contracted again, the Freight Rates Index slid to 48.7 in December.
The ACT For-Hire Trucking Index is a monthly survey of for-hire trucking service providers. ACT Research converts responses into diffusion indexes, where the neutral or flat level is 50.
Tim Denoyer, ACT Research's Vice President and Senior Analyst commented, "We see encouraging signs that the freight downturn is in its late stages and the market will rebalance in 2020. However, the ongoing rate pressure, even as volumes ramped into the holidays, is symptomatic of ongoing excess industry capacity. Our survey respondents clearly get it, and reduced capacity for a sixth straight month, so we can pretty easily deduce that private fleet capacity additions through year-end 2019 are the main factor continuing to pressure for-hire rates."
The ACT Freight Forecast provides forecasts for the direction of truck volumes and contract rates quarterly through 2020, with three years of annual forecasts for the truckload, less-than-truckload and intermodal segments of the transportation industry. For the truckload spot market, the report provides forecasts for the next twelve months.
In 2019, the average accuracy of ACT's truckload spot rate forecasts was 98%. The ACT Research Freight Forecast uses equipment capacity modeling and the firm's economics expertise to provide anticipated freight rates, helping businesses in transportation and logistics management plan with confidence.
2019 trading performance ended on a sour note for transportation companies
For major shipping companies dealing with trade wars and slowing global growth, conditions appear to have deteriorated as 2019 came to a close.
Transportation companies are the worst performers across the market in trading. Shares in trucking, railroad and ocean shipping companies are selling off.
The trade war between the U.S. and China has taken a toll. Government data showed Friday that China's economy grew by 6.1% last year, down from 6.6% in 2018, and a multi-decade low. The Trump administration has agreed to cancel planned tariff hikes on additional Chinese imports as part of an interim deal announced this week, and Beijing promised to buy more American farm goods.
Punitive duties already imposed by both sides, however, will stay in place.
JB Hunt Transport Services Inc., a trucking company, on Friday reported profits that fell well short of what industry analysts had expected, according to a survey by Zacks Investment Research. Shares in that company are down 2.7%.
FedEx reported last month that its profit slid 40%, hurt by higher costs, a shorter holiday season and its move to cut ties with Amazon.com. It too, cut its profit expectations.
UPS reports fourth quarter and full year results at the end of the month. Its shares have been falling over the past month and were down in trading as of Friday.
Global shipping and logistics provider Expeditors International said Friday that it expects fourth quarter operating income to fall between $177 million and $183 million.
CEO Jeffrey Musser cited trade disputes and slowing growth for a number of economies. The report comes a day after the railroad CSX reported a 7% decline in the freight it hauled during the final months of the year.
"We've seen impacts throughout the year from these market conditions, but the pace at which these changes occurred accelerated dramatically in the fourth quarter," Musser said. "We know this environment will change over time, as it always has in the past."
Shares of Expeditors International of Washington Inc., based in Seattle, slumped almost 5%.
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