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Welcome to GPP Audit
GPP Audit is a specialist audit only firm based in Bathurst, in the Central West of NSW, but with the ability to service clients around Australia. While we are a new firm, our Director, Benjamin Jenkins, has over twelve years' experience as an auditor.
As a sole director company, you can be assured that the person signing the audit report is the same person performing the onsite fieldwork and working with your staff on a day to day basis before, during and after the audit.
Our service areas include Bathurst, Orange, Lithgow, Dubbo, Blue Mountains, and other parts of the central west..

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As time goes by, it becomes more common to see ourselves contracting services on-line. They are diverse, easy to consume, mature enough, convenient and economic. Some times we see our friends, relatives or colleagues consuming them and, once we get to know details about their experiences, we feel it is the right moment to start and experience the service ourselves.
Many of them are really economic (in the range of 1 to 5 euros/month), so we don't feel the need of any sort of financial control. And here lays the problem:
- It is extremely easy to loose control of how many of these "inexpensive services" we finally end up consuming at the end of the day.
- Even worse, we may be paying those services on foreign currencies without being conscious of the impact that it is really having. May be, we can't leave the service for whatever reason and we are not aware that the currency exchange rate is a real risk.
- May be, our country is forcing your Cloud Service Provider to apply local taxes for users on his territory. Taxes change and evolve with time and, may be, we didn't notice that we are now paying more than what we originally started paying for that service or subscription.
- May be, we didn't notice that it's been years since we are users of a certain service. But, we keep paying on a monthly basis and loosing the opportunity to save money moving to an annual payment plan …
- May be, we have a "mental picture" of our monthly cost structure but didn't take the time to aggregate them all and see what they finally represent as a whole …
To make it more "interesting", we tend to forget that there are "access costs" that we usually take for granted, but that are necessary to be able to enjoy the benefits of these Cloud Services. That is mobile and broadband access to Internet. In fact, we usually demand higher access plans because of our Personal Cloud Service needs.
Therefore, to ease regain control of your own "Personal Cloud", I've decided to build an spreadsheet that can help you take your own purchase/spending decisions. I've included a number of services in it with their updated prices from an spaniard point of view. It is, though, just an example. Remember that this is is a tool, so feel free to take it and adjust it to your own situation. One of the interesting things of it is that enables scenario simulation so that you can figure out the real financial impact that one spending decision might represent.
In the simulation shown in the example we can extract some interesting insights and/or some conclusions:
- Internet access costs in Spain are considerably high. Of course, I could have chosen a cheaper carrier, like Pepe Phone or many others. The point here is to show you that switching your service providers for your Internet access services may have a significant impact on the overall cost structure. Anyway, this may not be the case in other countries.
- VAT might not be the same: we can see 23% from services paid in Ireland; 15% is what you get charged in the Skype web site (even when you identify yourself as a Spanish citizen …); and the 18% will become 21% in just a couple of months … So, watch out!
- Currency exchange rate can change and evolve. It can even be volatile. Just play with the numbers to see what can happen. You should also better know/review too if the Terms and Conditions of all of your Services include clauses to automatically update prices to cover this sort of risks …
- If you run your blog with your own hosting, don't forget to take into account your Domain Names or any other associated costs (paid themes, plug-ins, libraries, components, etc.) …
- You might share one Service with others. That will reduce your unit cost, but it will put you in risk of violating the Service Terms and Conditions. Anyway, you should know what you are doing …
- Every subscription counts: GPS database maps are just one example. But there are many others: Amazon Prime, cyberlockers, Software Licenses, Book Stores, On-line Security, etc.
- Cloud Storage services are fighting in fierce competition. Take the most of what you can get for free and be sure it worth what you pay when that is the case. And, of course, be ready to switch to a different Service Provider if you think you have to …
- Skype Premium is relatively expensive … when compared with a Google Hangout. In other words: knowing what the competition of a given Service does, can save you money.
- LinkedIn is comparatively expensive. Just make sure it is really working for your goals.
- Purchase premium social media tools and services based on ROI analysis or realistic professional needs. They are not cheap –comparatively speaking, of course- and you will need more than one of these services for professional activities.
- We can save money with annual payment plans provided that we know that we are sure of such type of commitment. Therefore, make sure you review your choices whenever you are reaching one year of service experience.
- As we suspected, our "mental picture" of our monthly expenses doesn't match, most of the times, with what we finally see when everything gets aggregated …
- A Personal Cloud is composed mainly of plain simple SaaS cloud services. More complex IaaS and PaaS offerings –such us Amazon Web Services, Windows Azure, etc.- would require an in depth analysis for each particular case. But, fortunately, they don't usually belong to the sphere of your Personal Cloud.
- Just in case you are Product Manager or someone responsible for a digital business strategy, this tool can help you compose consumption profiles for a basket of digital goods and compare them with their overall incomes and expenses. This way, you can start taking decisions, compare real market behavior against a theoretical model, etc.
As you can see, it is extremely easy to overlook many of these details. We are all humans, we all have lives and short-term issues to deal with. Hopefully, this tool can help you to handle your personal journey to the cloud or regain control over your existing situation.
Anyway, I would love to hear about your particular experience. What do you think about this? Do you think that there is something missing?


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By staff writer David Nelson
August 2, 2006
Essential New Word of the Week: shitmath (definition hint: hold it in)
Jump to a hero and their story:
Larry Walters | Aron Ralston | Paul Michael Larson | Montecore
What comes to mind when you hear the word "hero"? Probably some kind of ultra-muscular vigilante, ready to use his powers of laser vision or fish mind control to fight crime. Or perhaps you envision an oversize sandwich, loaded with delicious processed lunchmeat, swimming in mayo, and garnished with a delightful toothpick-mounted olive.
Well, I've got news for you. Superheroes are anything but admirable. If you can match a cape to your underwear, you're already overqualified. And if reality TV is to be believed, most superheroes have previously appeared on Jerry Springer, where Steve the Bodyguard probably handed them their first defeat. And as for hero sandwiches, scientists have recently discovered that America's ham levels are reaching dangerous proportions.
"Larry Walters' balloon stunt proved that even the dangerously retarded are capable of great courage, no matter how misguided."
No, the only heroes worth a damn are the old-fashioned kind; real men and women noted for feats of courage and nobility of purpose. And I included women above to be polite, but let's not kid ourselves—women smell nice and they're good at selecting wallpaper, but they can't be heroes. It's not like the Princess is going to battle her way through a swarm of karatebots in order to save a +4 Paladin who's tied to a bomb at the bottom of a shark tank.
That doesn't even matter, because the very idea of heroism is on the decline. Kids today just don't have great role models. For example, WWII soldiers were unequivocal heroes, but today's soldiers don't deserve quite as much respect for making POWs wear dog leashes, then arranging them in a hilariously depraved cuddle puddle.
Likewise, I'm not saying firefighters aren't brave, but I also think there's something heroic about finding a job where you can avoid death and/or manual labor. Thanks to Ang Lee, cowboys are now associated more with homo butt sex than with valor. And astronauts are certainly less heroic now that any jerk with enough money can become a space tourist.
With this in mind, I've compiled my own list of heroes for the modern age. Chances are, you've heard of their great deeds in passing, but don't quite regard them as heroic. I want to change that. I've also indicated how future generations should honor these great individuals. Remember, these are just predictions, not actual facts passed on to me by Timeperius the Chrono Master, so don't get offended if you disagree.
The Heroic Story of Larry Walters
My first new hero is a guy by the name of Larry Walters. Larry was an ordinary guy who lived in California. One day, he decided he was going to buy 45 weather balloons, tie 'em to a lawn chair, and go for a ride. Ever since I didn't wake up in a bathtub full of ice, I've learned not to take urban legends too seriously, but this awesome balloon flight actually happened.
Demonstrating remarkable forethought for a modern-day Icarus, Larry packed a pellet gun, some sandwiches, and a camera, then strapped himself to his kickass Rocket Chair 3000. In order to descend, he planned to shoot a few balloons. I can only presume he also planned to eat the sandwiches, but who knows? It's entirely possible he thought the altitude would somehow bring them to life.
In any case, Larry planned to get his hover on at about 100 feet, but instead, he soared to about 16,000 feet, smack in the middle of federal airspace, with planes zooming around him. Now, if the Wright Brothers are considered heroes for pioneering aviation, surely Larry Walters deserves the same accolades. His stunt proved that even the dangerously retarded are capable of great courage, no matter how misguided.
Later, when asked why he did it, Larry replied, "A man can't just sit around." And if you can come up with a more heroic sentiment than that, thank you for reading my column, Jack Bauer. Unfortunately, he committed suicide in 1993, but his death means he's now eligible to appear on a postage stamp, and that's how history should honor him. Hey, fat Elvis got a stamp, and I bet he wouldn't have made it past 5000 feet.
Walters is a hero through and through. He's inspired a movie, won a Darwin Award, and probably scared the shit out of some pretty-boy pilots. I hereby salute Lawnchair
Larry! When he makes plans, it's all up in the air.
The Heroic Story of Aron Ralston
The next hero is a guy by the name of Aron Ralston. Aron was a student of French and mechanical engineering who enjoyed mountain climbing. That doesn't sound very heroic, but how many French students are also experts in arm removal? Luckily, it paid off when Ralston found himself in a predicament where knowing the French word for "arm" wasn't useful, but his pocketknife sure was.
(By the way, it's "bras," something else that can be removed only with great difficulty).
While on a canyoneering trip in Utah, a boulder fell and pinned Aron's right arm. He spent six days trying to lift or break the boulder, drinking his own urine to stave off dehydration. That's gotta put things in perspective for the stars of German porn, for whom amputation and pee-drinking are considered light foreplay.
Ralston finally realized that he wasn't going to be rescued and decided to take action. Using the blade of a low-quality multitool, he cut away at the soft tissue around his elbow, and used the pliers to tear away at his tendons. I think I speak for the entire arm-having world when I say, "HOLY SHIT DUDE!"
If I found myself in Aron's situation, I'd like to think I'd have the courage to do what he did, but let's be honest: I sometimes have difficulty clipping my toenails. There's no way I'm getting through an arm. This is just another reason for me not to go canyoneering, whatever the fuck that is. Besides, I love my right arm! It's everything to me: wiper of dirty asses, maker of snacks, changer of channels, and, most importantly, twice-a-day lover.
After Aron freed himself, he was still 8 miles away from his truck (which, in one of God's cruel comedic moments, happened to be a stick shift). Fortunately, he encountered a group of hikers who were able to call in a helicopter to rescue him. History owes Aron Ralston a very special honor. After losing the arm, his torso is probably quite a few inches narrower. I bet sculptors could fit him in the space between Roosevelt and Lincoln on Mount Rushmore.
I may be able to solve a Rubik's Cube faster than this guy, but I'll never possess even a fraction of his courage. We should applaud him, since he can't exactly do it himself. So here's to Aron Ralston! When he was caught between a rock and a hard place, he decided to make a clean break of it.
The Heroic Story of Paul Michael Larson
Fortunately, you don't need to defy death in order to attain heroic status. Sometimes, all it takes is a brilliant idea in conjunction with a ballsy plan. That's why I admire Paul Michael Larson. Armed with nothing more than a VCR and a lot of spare time, Larson made game show history by racking up $110,237 on the game show Press Your Luck.
In case you're a game show hating communist, Press Your Luck was the one where badly-dressed contestants sat before a colossal screen of epileptically flashing lights and bells. They would take "spins" on the screen, trying to accumulate cash and the most fabulous prizes 1983 had to offer. But approximately every six spins, a cartoon "Whammy" would come out and steal all the money. And seeing that happen was a lot more gratifying than it sounds.
Proving that some ideas can be so retarded that they're actually brilliant, Larson sat and figured out the game board pattern that would allow him to spin indefinitely without ever landing on a Whammy. My university degree cost something like $30,000, and I'll never have an idea as good as that. By landing on spaces that granted him cash and a free spin, he was able to make a run of over 40 spins.
I know that $110,000 doesn't sound like much, especially in an age when Howie Mandel threw million dollar bills at people with enough skill to pick a number between 1 and 26, but in the early 80's, that was enough money to keep you in cocaine and Max Headroom videos for the rest of your life.
The best part of this story is that Press Your Luck and CBS had no legal recourse against Larson. You can't punish a game show contestant just for paying attention, even if his actions are infuriating to an animated race of mischievous, money-hungry gremlins.
How should history honor the man who beat the system with an actual, bona fide get-rich-quick scheme? Let's put it this way, if countries were named after heroes instead of Italian explorers, you'd all be pledging allegiance to the United States of Larsonia. And I wouldn't have a problem with that. You kick ass, Paul Michael Larson! You've earned the right to play in the bonus round… of our hearts.
The Heroic Story of Montecore
The last hero I will mention is no mere man. And I don't mean he's some kind of transcendent super-being; he is in fact a member of the species panthera tigris, which, for the kids who didn't pay attention during Latin, is a tiger. But make no mistake, this is no baseball mascot or frosted cereal spokesman I'm referring to. My striped hero, Montecore, accomplished something we've all dreamed about: taking out stage magician Roy Horn of Siegfried and Roy fame.
In October of 2003, Montecore bit Roy on the neck during one of the duo's performances at The Mirage. Roy was critically injured and sustained severe blood loss. I can only guess how many kids in the audience were forced to trade in a childlike sense of whimsy for gritty, cold-hearted cynicism on that day. Each of those kids should send Montecore a thank-you note printed on a delicious steak.
It may seem strange to bestow this kind of admiration on a tiger, but have you ever seen Siegfried and Roy's act? It combines all the tedium of regular magic with the tackiness of Andrew Lloyd Weber, and tops it all off with a great big dollop of gay. I see Montecore's attack as a near-perfect expression of criticism. Given the opportunity, I would probably bite Roy's neck, too. Only I would wear some kind of dental dam.
Siegfried later claimed that Montecore was actually trying to help Roy by dragging him to safety after a fall. Another source claimed that a woman in the audience with a "big hairdo" distracted the tiger, causing Roy to intervene. While I don't doubt the prevalence of big hairdo women in Las Vegas, these excuses sound dubious. Let's give Montecore the credit he deserves. If you had to spend every night riding around on a little bike wearing a Hitler helmet, you'd want revenge too.
According to sources, as Roy was being taken to the hospital, he gurgled, "Don't kill the cat," once again proving Montecore's innate superiority to your average magician. I know tigers are endangered and all, but if one bit me, I'd do everything in my power to see that its penis was cut off, desiccated, and repackaged as a Chinese aphrodisiac.
Most of society's great honors are reserved for human beings only, so Montecore will require a somewhat creative tribute. When America finally decides that it doesn't want any more immigrants, the Statue of Liberty will need to be replaced. And what better way to say, "Keep out, immigrants" than a 300-foot statue of a heroic tiger chomping one in the neck? Three cheers for Montecore the tiger, whose bite is worse than his bark.
Continue to "Four True Villains and Their Stories"
Essential New Word of the Week:
shitmath ['šItmæ? ] n: Not everyone is great at numbers, but there are times of extreme distress when one's mathematical skill rises to the occasion. Just like mothers can summon superhuman strength to lift cars off of their children, retards like you can become supercomputers when it comes to calculating the distance to the nearest toilet… and determining if you're gonna make it. Sure, you may have flunked math in school, and you'll never get into NASA, but when you're fighting a chili dog and a prune juice smoothie, I'll bet you become Steven Hawking.
"Let's see, the nearest usable toilet is 2 blocks away, which is equivalent to 212 metres. The bowel movement I'm holding in is exerting about 5 pounds of pressure per square inch on my colon. Since all the food I've eaten for lunch equals about 8 square inches, that means I have exactly 19 seconds to make it to the toilet. Uh oh."
That, my friends, is the magic of shitmath.


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Sprint may reconsider T-Mobile merger following strong opposition from regulatorsBy Himanshu Arora
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Sprint's potential merger with smaller rival T-Mobile has hit a major roadblock after strong opposition from antitrust regulators. According to The Wall Street Journal, Sprint entourage, which included CEO Dan Hesse and Softbank Chairman Masayoshi Son, met with the FCC and the Department Of Justice last week, but was "surprised by the level of opposition" the deal is expected to face.
The reason behind strong opposition from the FCC and the Department of Justice is the belief that the deal would leave the wireless world with less competition, which is not good for consumers. Currently there are four major wireless players in the US market including AT&T and Verizon.
Though there is some weight in the argument that Sprint and T-Mobile combined would give stiff competition to AT&T and Verizon, it will be an uphill task for Sprint to convince the federal regulators, especially in the wake of T-Mobile's emergence as a fierce competitor in the past year.
The Department of Justice already warned Sprint that the deal would face "intense scrutiny" and numerous regulatory difficulties. But if Sprint and T-Mobile still decide to move ahead with the deal, it could result in a repeat of the actions taken in 2011, when T-Mobile's merger with AT&T was blocked.


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Pregis Expands Inspyre Protective Packaging with New Color Options
DEERFIELD, IL | Pregis LLC is adding new pink and black color options to its Inspyre protective packaging brand. The new colors join the initial "water blue" color offering to help enhance the customer experience and also provide visual support for cause marketing and/or charitable campaigns. Additionally, an even wider array of custom colors can be manufactured.
"Because consumers continue to shift toward ecommerce purchasing, companies no longer have the opportunity to physically connect with them at the point-of-sale. Increasingly, the unboxing experience is when the first physical connection takes place. Using color can go a long way in heightening that experience and solidifying the connection between the brand and the consumer, especially in an environment where clear or neutral protective packaging is the norm," explained Clint Smith, product manager, Pregis.
Earlier this year, Pregis launched a water blue, 12-inch wide, low-density polyethylene hybrid cushioning (HC) packaging film under the Inspyre brand. At the time, Pregis also announced that a portion of Inspyre sales would be given to a charitable organization, which has resonated with brand owners. Pregis has partnered with Uzima Clean Water Mission in Atlanta, to help bring clean drinking water to parts of the world where it is in short supply. As a result of Inspyre sales, coupled with employee and Pregis donations, Pregis' 2018 goal to bring life-saving clean water to 50,000 people is currently on track.
"For many of us, opening a delivered package evokes the same kind of excitement that used to only happen when opening a gift. It's why so many people capture their unboxing experiences and share them on social media. Adding more color to the mix is just one more way for brand owners to delight and connect with their customers," said Smith. "We also see curated color options as a way for companies to signal their participation in 'cause' marketing campaigns and other promotions."
HC features multiple air chambers in a proprietary square pattern that provides superior, high-pressure cushioning and a premium aesthetic preferred by consumers. Flat, perforated rollstock is mounted onto Pregis' AirSpeed® HC Versa™ system, which creates the rows of small air-filled pockets as the air is transferred between the individual chambers. HC is ideal for cushioning, blocking/bracing and wrapping.


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Tom Sawyer loves adventures. He has them at home, at school, and with his friends —Huck Finn, Joe Harper, and Becky Thatcher. Tom has one adventure in a graveyard, one in an old house, one in a cave. Who does he see in those places—and why is he afraid?
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Remember the old, great movie palaces? Where you were treated like royalty and the theaters were not cinema complexes? It's almost difficult to envision what it was like to see Gone With the Wind in 1939 because movie theaters were so much more lavish. Today, they are flooded with flat screen televisions featuring movie trailers, posters and banners promoting the next big movie, and food that costs more than the price of admission. Sadly, the movie palaces of the past are becoming a dying breed, threatened with demolition. New owners knock 'em down and establish new developments such as apartment houses and condos. And you would think there was a way to keep them preserved beyond our memories. Thankfully, there is.
The Theatre Historical Society of America (THS) is a national non-profit membership organization founded in 1969, which is devoted primarily in the history of theatre buildings. It exists to encourage and ensure the acquisition, preservation and publication of historic photographs, documents, artifacts and other information and material related to American theatre architecture and history, and to encourage the preservation and use of historic American theatres. THS maintains the American Theatre Architecture Archives and the American Movie Palace Museum.
The American Museum Palace Museum and National Headquarters are located on the 2nd floor of the renovated York Theatre in Elmhurst, Illinois. It showcases artifacts, posters, programs, seats, blueprints and photographs from the great movie palaces built all over the United States in the 1920s. The Museum is open to the public free of charge (donations accepted). Small group tours (up to 15 people) are welcome by prior appointment. HOURS: Tuesday - Friday: 9 am - 4 pm. 3rd Saturdays: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm (Call to confirm 3rd Saturdays).
The centerpiece of the Museum is a finely-detailed, large scale-model of Chicago's 1927 Avalon Theatre, complete with bubbling fountains and flying doves! This authentic replica of the atmospheric "Persian Palace" theatre was built over a period of three years by Frank Cronican, a New York designer of television stage sets, and is accurate down to the WurliTzer organ console. Following his death, it was donated to THSA. A large-screen television now graces its "stage" and visitors to the Museum can view videos from the THSA collection in a real "movie palace" setting, albeit a scale model! One featured video is "The Movie Palaces" which is a 30 minute film produced by the Smithsonian Institution that tells the story of our nation's greatest movie theatres.
The Marquee Exhibit (Interactive) is a huge photo blowup of the Paradise Theatre from Chicago, and has a magnetic marquee. Letters, symbols and numbers are on hand for you to spell out words and phrases on the marquee. Give it a try and you see your name "in lights"!
The American Theatre Architecture Archives, also in the York Theatre, is dedicated to preserving the architectural, cultural and social history of America's theatres. It contains information on more than 15,000 theatres, primarily in the United States. Every period and style of theatre architecture is represented: 19th century opera houses, nickelodeons, vaudeville houses, small town and neighborhood theatres, open-air theatres, drive-ins, and movie palaces.
The Archives' holdings consist of photographs, negatives, slides, postcards, artist's renderings, scrapbooks, books, periodicals, business records, blueprints and architectural drawings, supplier and trade catalogues, architectural artifacts, theatre furnishings, ushers' uniforms, and numerous other items relating to theatre buildings and their history. Talk about comprehensive!
Scholars looking into the possibility of doing research about a specific theatre might find this place of extreme value. Research can be done on-site or by the THS staff. A preliminary search has a small fee for each theatre or topic requested. Further research is done at an hourly rate. This is not uncommon considering the fact that most libraries offer the same service for an hourly fee. On-site research is by appointment only. Other costs may apply for photo prints, scanning, licenses to use, display, or publishing images (including web posting), etc. If you wish to conduct research, please contact the Archive Director, Kathy McLeister at (630) 782-1800 or e-mail her at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Among the major collections are the Theatre Files, approximately 450 linear feet containing paper-borne materials. This includes advertising, newspaper clippings, magazines, corporate documents, and representative samples of stage bills and playbills. These are organized geographically by state-city-theatre. In addition, there are materials in the Subject Files, including theatre architects, scenery, seating, theatre chains and other allied topics. THS also keeps a Reference Library which contains more than 800 books.
The THS Negative Collection and Slide Collection includes more than 6,000 negatives and 10,000 slides. The negatives are primarily 4"x5" and 35mm, but contain some odd size and oversize negatives. The slides are primarily 35mm, but contain some other sizes.
The Chicago Architectural Photographing Company Collection includes photographic images taken by the firm for architects and builders. The collection includes approximately 1,400 negatives of 250 theatres mainly in the Midwest. The negatives are 8x10 glass plate negatives, 8x10 film negatives, and 4x5 copy negatives.
The Michael Miller Collection includes 35mm slides, 3.5x5" photographs, 35mm negatives, and a card catalog index of New York City theatres. The slides and photographs cover the United States, but are primarily New York City and the surrounding area.
The Terry Helgesen Collection consists of 26 scrapbooks (some with 600 pages) with over 2,000 photographic images of theatres across the country, mostly 1920s and 1930s era, with his index and notes. Terry Helgesen amassed his collection while traveling on the vaudeville circuit as a pianist.
As a researcher of old-time radio broadcasts, it comes as no surprise that a number of radio programs such as The Lux Radio Theatre originated from theatres and movie houses that could support a large crowd wanting to watch the performances. Some programs like The Cavalcade of America and Duffy's Tavern performed on stage on occasion, offering the general public a rare opportunity to watch their favorite radio celebrities in action. Cannot find information about the theater and the time period those broadcasts originated? This is the place to visit.
The best part of about this Society is that you can become a member! THS publishes a quarterly journal called Marquee®, and a special Annual publication on a specific theatre or topic, and a quarterly Newsletter with current THS and theatre news. I love this magazine because it features extensive articles about various theaters across the country, the people who kept them running, and superb photos that makes you wish you had Professor Peabody's Wayback Machine.
|The Rivoli Theatre in Pendleton, Oregon
Every summer, THS has an annual Conclave/Theatre Tour which brings together THS members from around the world to visit a different city every year to tour theatre buildings. During the Conclave, THS tours theatres from "basement to booth," enjoys a banquet, a silent auction, and the company of like-minded people.
York Theatre Building
152 N. York St, 2nd Floor
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Telephone: (630) 782-1800
Richard Sklenar, Executive Director
152 N. York St, 2nd Floor
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Telephone: (630) 782-1800
Richard Sklenar, Executive Director
Information on becoming a member of THS is available at its web site, www.historictheatres.org
The Theatre Historical Society is also available on Facebook!
This year, the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention is endorsing this organization for their fine work in preserving a piece of our heritage.
Over the years, a number of museums, libraries, preservation societies and clubs have jumped in to become a part of the annual event, but this year the Nostalgia Convention is endorsing this organization with the hopes that a number of people will decide to become a member and subscribe to the quarterly magazine. Remember, a percentage of your subscription does help with future preservation efforts!
Over the years, a number of museums, libraries, preservation societies and clubs have jumped in to become a part of the annual event, but this year the Nostalgia Convention is endorsing this organization with the hopes that a number of people will decide to become a member and subscribe to the quarterly magazine. Remember, a percentage of your subscription does help with future preservation efforts!


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January 11th, 2007
It's almost unheard of for a Hollywood studio to spontaneously approach a publisher for a first-time author's book. Usually, it's the other way around, with publishers and agents begging the studios to even take a glance.
But within a month of its release, two major movie studios have shown interest in Magdalena Ball's debut novel and are studying the manuscript: 20th Century Fox and Anonymous Content, who did the Brad Pitt blockbuster Babel and other huge box office hits.
Then again, Sleep Before Evening is no ordinary novel. The critically acclaimed book, which Magdalena wrote by midnight oil at her home in Lake Macquarie, has received unanimous 5-star reviews for its linguistic beauty and the intensity of its plot.
Set in and about New York, Sleep Before Evening tells the story of a teenager's struggle against a self-centred artist mother, a succession of drive-by stepfathers, her desperate escape into a nightmare of drugs and sexual degradation … and her struggle not to sleep before evening.
Award winning author and poet Magdalena Ball left behind the concrete canyons of New York and the sleepy spires of Oxford, England to find her voice in the rural mountains of Australia 18 years ago. And with wombats and kangaroos for neighbours, she's producing the best work of her life.
With work underway on two other books 43-year old Magdalena even finds time to run her bustling review site, CompulsiveReader.com – and look after her three young children.
Magdalena opened her popular Compulsive Reader website (http://www.compulsivereader.com) seven years ago to provide the kind of in-depth serious reviews found in top review sources like The Observer and SMH, but online and for a mixture of books including small presses and new authors, primarily literary fiction, and it has since become a benchmark for high quality online literary criticism.
Her gritty Sleep Before Evening unfolds with the same cool detachment that motivates the central character to peel back the layers of her life and expose the painful scalding within. There are lonely vigils in city parks and subway journeys to oblivion. In the city she meets Miles, a hip musician busking the streets and playing seedy venues with a rock band. Her new, exciting, dissolute world challenges Marianne's preconceptions about art and life. Here, in contrast to her prescribed upbringing, she finds anarchic squalor, home grown music and poetry, substance abuse, sex and crushing disappointment and fear; but above all, exhilarating personal freedom. Addictions — of all kinds — and the redemptive power of art and music, love, loss and beauty are all explored in a young girl's difficult journey from sleep to awakening. The book draws on Magdalena's own rich life experience as a daughter and a mother to bring Marianne startlingly to life.
Some review excerpts:
"…the drug scenes are written with an intensity that I have rarely experienced in literature, or any other medium for that matter. The words and sentences beautifully drift through this melancholy, but never hopeless, foggy reality of drug abuse and self-searching and beauty and longing. The change and growth the protagonist goes through from the beginning to the end is nothing short of extraordinary, rendered almost impeccably, and the dialogue throughout feels as real as those dark shadows that hang out on that whiskey corner just down the street from my place, street-talking their way to the next hit, the next kiss, the next anything…kudos to Magdalena ball , "Sleep Before Evening" is a beautiful book. quite the accomplishment…" Tony Nesca, author of "The Do-Nothing Boys" and "About A Girl"
"The writing is deep and memorable making the novel a true page-turner. The words are chosen masterly; the narrative and the imagery are excellent. The book sounds like the music Marianne wants to compose." Maressa Zahra, Moondance
"This is a beautifully written novel. While the subject matter is dark and unflinching (namely grief, depression and drug addiction) Magdalena Ball's prose is always smooth and lyrical. Her characters are well drawn and memorable, set against a series of contrasting backdrops – suburban America; high school; the wild freedom of the coast and the seedy underside of New York life lurking just beneath the cosmopolitan coffee-bar surface. A joy to read." J Moore, Writelink
"what we have here is a full-on rush of ambitious literary fiction. Gerald Everett Jones, Boychiklit
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Adam Gomez, the new Puerto Rican Senator of Massachusetts Senate
The battle for a Senate seat is a tough one but after months of consistent hard work, the efforts of Adam Gomez have finally paid off. He made a historic victory as the newest Puerto Rican elected to the Massachusetts Senate.
On a Democratic primary for Massachusetts State Senate on September 1, 2020, Adam Gomez defeated the five-year incumbent James Welch. In November, he won the general election in an uncontested race with 28,965 votes.
Adam Gomez is the second Latino to serve in the Massachusetts Senate after Jaret Barrios who served from 2002-2007. He is officially the new senator of the Hampden District, consisting of Chicopee, Springfield, and West Springfield.
Adam Gomez and His Advocacies
Adam Gomez has always been a tireless advocate of his people. He grew up seeing his father, Gumersindo Gomez, fighting for people's basic rights and better quality of life. Since then, he became more dedicated to help people that lead him to various leadership positions.
He showed commitment as part of Board of Directors of Hispanic American Library, Founding Member of the Collective Majority, and the the National Puerto Rican Day Parade Scholarship selection committee for the State of Massachusetts.
Adam Gomez passionately advocates social justice issues such as education, civil rights, and criminal justice reform. Gomez also believes that the voters of the Hampden District want its senator to address more police accountability issues, housing, health reform, and the Black Lives Matter movement, which he has been a part of for a long time.
A Success of Black and Latino Community
The success of Adam Gomez's campaign is not an overnight endeavor. It is decades of cumulative effort from the Black and Latino community. They needed someone to represent them and make a voice for them, not just in Springfield but to the whole State.
"I'm glad to be a part of this great change. I cannot say enough how appreciative I am of having been a part of this grassroots campaign," Gomez said. "I am so deeply honored to be able to represent the Hampden District in its entirety."
Gomez has been grateful to everyone who supported him and believed in his advocacy. From his campaign staff and volunteers to his family and children.
Springfield long time community activist Maria Perez congratulated Gomez and state Rep.-elect Orlando Ramos on their wins.
"Now to see these young Latino men representing us in Boston, it feels like the result of all of the struggles we have gone through economically, educationally, socially. Their wins feel like a light at the end of the tunnel.", said Perez.
Adam Gomez celebrated his win on Main Street in the Ward 1 neighborhood. This is where he currently represents as a city councilor. Gomez will assume the office on January 6, 2021.


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You may have read a story in the national newspapers recently about a UK-wide campaign that has been launched by dozens of mums to stop a gynaecology operation that some believe is ruining women's lives.
The Sling The Mesh campaign was set up by regional journalist Kath Sansom who had a bad experience after plastic transvaginal tape (TVT) was inserted during an NHS operation to fix stress incontinence.
What should have been a relatively minor operation turned into a nightmare before Kath had even left the hospital when she experienced a bizarre dropping sensation and pain, which spread to her legs and groin.
Since having the procedure in March, she has gone from being an active mother of two to someone who struggles with daily pain, and worryingly, Kath has discovered it is a global problem affecting women all over the UK.
One of these women is mum-of-five Belinda Bibby from Kelsall . The 54-year had the TVT mesh tape sling inserted in 2005 and although it fixed the incontinence that was caused by natural childbirth for the first six months, it later brought on a series of debilitating auto immune reactions and she experienced severe stomach acid, stomach inflammation and she even lost the hearing in her right ear as well as experiencing a clicky jaw for no apparent reason.
On top of this, Belinda had fatigue, severe unexplained headaches, swelling and stiffness in her hands. Her liver readings became so dangerously high from the severe sensitivity reaction to the mesh that she was unable to take even paracetamol or antibiotics for the pains, infections or inflammation within her body.
Indeed, for the last year of having the sling inside her, she had to have her liver checked every two weeks.
However, she had the TVT removed in January, and since then Belinda says her health has completely returned to normal and says there are 'no words' to describe how good it feels.
Getting life back
"I can concentrate on reading a book and watching TV again and not forgetting simple tasks," she said. "I can walk without my body aching or in severe pain, be it my joints or muscles, from head to my feet. I suffered for nine years and now I've got my life back.
"I feel like I'm living proof that women can get auto immune reactions to the TVT sling which is made of polypropylene.
"I spent years going to physio, had X-rays taken, podiatry clinics, I was given insoles and exercises for my feet, yet still no explanation on why my feet were in pain."
Belinda explained: "I suffered with oedema, spots, boils and abscesses that would come up all over my body and leak pus, and I had a strange purple rash on my face and up to five asthma attacks a day at its worst.
"I couldn't stand or walk for more than about 20 minutes as the pains in my feet were too much – even when getting out of bed in the mornings, my feet were stiff and painful to walk on."
Now Belinda is able to stand for at least three hours without pains in her feet, and feels she's really making an improvement since her stabbing pains disappeared and the strange allergies.
But Belinda is truly alarmed that there is no research or documented evidence recorded about the TVT mesh tape she says caused her nine years of agony.
"I endured years of not getting any help with all my symptoms, because no one knows of the adverse effects of the TVT," she said. "I had to do all my own research on the internet and got help from other mesh sufferers from internet forums, otherwise I would still be suffering now.
"I felt like cracking up at times. More help is needed in the medical profession on the seriousness of such adverse side effects."
Kath Sansom's campaign calls for the TVT campaign to be suspended or a National Register launched to track future problems.
It also asks that life-changing risks should be fully explained to women and the Government tighten up legislation on passing medical devices.
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I received this in an email from Lee Whittlesey on January 16, 2004:
We found the copy of the book you sent in one of our mail stacks, and many thanks for autographing it to the Yellowstone Library and staff. I'll add it to the library as soon as I've finished looking it over. It is QUITE the work at 512 pages, and I must say I am impressed. You've persevered! It is apparent that you were NOT about to settle for anything
less, and the result is, I assure you, well worth our wait and your certainty of purpose.
I've looked the book over for several hours cursorily enough, I think, to make some comments. You've combined good writing with not only a magnificent amount of scope and detail but also with the requisite minutiae in the documentation and bibliographical sections. Many authors give up in these last two areas, and their books fail, in my estimation, because of it. Yours looks like it will not fail. Instead, it will withstand the test of time, I believe, as a great tome. Thanks so much for not taking the easier, shorter way out, as so many authors have and would have.
The notes of any book are what give it credibility and make it stand in history, in my estimation, rather than letting it fall into the obscurity and ignominy of so many works of fiction. I was, of course, embarrassed yet a bit proud to see my own name in so many of your notes. I thank you especially for placing one of my comments next to that of Robert Utley (long one of my heroes!), who (I was relieved to see) expressed the same opinion on a fur-trapping subject as I had.
You did a great job with acknowledgements. We who write books are always in debt to our many helpers, and I've found over and over that it always helps to say thank you.
I think your discussion of the Hague surveys is now the best one I know of, so the book could sit on my shelf for that reason alone. But of course that will only be ONE reason I'll keep it. You've done the legwork of looking at the writings of the Hague survey, and you've done it well.
I loved your discussions of certain peaks (such as Yount's Peak and Mount Cowen), some facets about which I'd long wondered. You really went all out to ferret out as much of the climbing history as possible, and, as you well know, that is not easy to do. It is apparent that you've interviewed many folks who needed to be interviewed and sought out their
photographs and stories. Those juxtapose nicely with the very detailed EARLY history of each peak---its naming, mapping, and climbers.
I love the book's layout, with its easy-to-follow maps, photos, and diagrams and yet detailed text. I look forward to seeing your subsequent additions to this book. I'm sure you are working to fill in the "holes" in the various ranges with even more "select" peaks. May you not be taken from us in some unfortunate mountaineering accident before you've finished (or at least added to) this important work. So, in the words of the NYPD sergeant in the television show of the same name, "Let's be careful out there!"
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South Africa
22. November 2018
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms Lindiwe Sisulu, has concluded a successful Working Visit to the Russian Federation where she co-chaired the 15th session of the annual South Africa-Russia Intergovernmental Committee on Trade and Economic Co-operation (ITEC) with the Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, H.E. Dmitry Kobylkin.
The 15th ITEC Session assessed progress made in a number of areas of cooperation between the two countries. These include trade relations in areas of minerals, agriculture, water resources, and energy. An assessment of progress was also made on investments between South Africa and the Russian Federation. The 15th Session of ITEC agreed that a lot of progress had been made and more still needed to be done.
"South Africa continues to advocate for more cooperation with our partners in the critical areas identified by our government in line with our domestic priorities. In our discussions, we continue to impress upon our partners the need for more progress on the platinum group metals, skills development, agricultural cooperation and science and technology. Other key priorities for South Africa include cooperation on transport, including rail transport and systems, as well as agriculture and agro-processing industries,'' said Minister Sisulu.
Minister Sisulu also held a bilateral meeting with her counterpart H.E. Mr Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. The discussions between the two Ministers focused on geopolitical issues which include the situation in Palestine, democracy and governance on the African Continent, South Africa's non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, and economic partnerships and investments between the two countries.
The Minister ended her Working Visit to Russia by addressing students at Moscow State Institute of International Relations. Her speech focused on democracy on the African Continent, importance of the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA), peace and stability on the continent as well as cultural, political and diplomatic relations between South Africa and Russia.
In emphasizing the importance of trade relations between South Africa and Russia, Minister Sisulu said: "South Africa and Russia have deep historic political relations and our task is to grow these to stronger economic relations by increasing trade between the two countries. Russia can import more beef and other farm produce, as well as increase imports of our mining machinery".
Minister Sisulu was accompanied by Mr Bulelani Magwanishe, Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry.
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The League of American Bicyclists recognized the Town of Davidson with a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award, joining 350 visionary communities from across the country. With the announcement of 42 new and renewing BFCs, Davidson joins a leading group of communities, in all 50 states, that are transforming our neighborhoods. Davidson was named a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community for 2010-2014, and we are pleased to receive this recognition again for 2015-2019. Our core values state that Davidson's citizens must be able to move easily throughout the town and region, so our government will provide a variety of options, such as sidewalks, bike paths, and greenways – we feel these options make Davidson a community for safe bike riding. "We applaud this new round of communities for investing in a more sustainable future for the country and a healthier future for their residents and beyond," said Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists. "The growing number of leaders taking up bicycling as a way of solving many complex community problems is encouraging. We look forward to continuing to work with these communities as we move closer to our mission of creating a bicycle-friendly America for everyone."The BFC program is revolutionizing the way communities evaluate their quality of life, sustainability, and transportation networks, while allowing them to benchmark their progress toward improving their bicycle-friendliness. With this impressive round, there are now 350 BFCs in all 50 states. The Bronze BFC award recognizes Davidson's commitment to improving conditions for bicycling through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure, and pro-bicycling policies. "We celebrated National Bike Month in May and had over 240 children ride or walk to school and about seven town employees ride to work," said Town Manager Leamon Brice. "We are working on implementing the bicycle-friendly enhancements around town, prioritized in our Walks and Rolls Active Transportation Plan, and are pleased to see so many citizens out riding their bikes." About the Bicycle Friendly America ProgramThe Bicycle Friendly CommunitySM, Bicycle Friendly StateSM, Bicycle Friendly Business and Bicycle Friendly UniversitySM programs are generously supported by program partner Trek Bicycle Corp. To learn more about building a Bicycle Friendly America, visit www.bikeleague.org/BFA The BFC program provides a roadmap to building a Bicycle Friendly Community and the application itself has become a rigorous and an educational tool in itself. Since its inception, more than 800 distinct communities have applied and the five levels of the award – diamond, platinum, gold, silver and bronze – provide a clear incentive for communities to continuously improve. To apply or learn more about the BFC program, visit bikeleague.org/community. The League of American Bicyclists is leading the movement to create a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. As leaders, our commitment is to listen and learn, define standards and share best practices to engage diverse communities and build a powerful, unified voice for change.
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Not long ago, my idea of a "dry bag" was a plastic trash bag with a drawstring. Each time we'd load our canoe for a river camping trip, everything went into trash bags. (Fortunately, this crude attempt at waterproofing our gear never had to be put to the test.)
Since those first river trips, I've learned a lot, but the most important lesson has been the beauty of a dry bag. Now, instead of wrapping our duffels and bins in flimsy trash bags, everything goes directly into its own waterproof sack: clothing, food, toiletries. It can rain. It can splash. And I don't spend any time worrying about a soggy sleeping bag or ruined meals.
What exactly is a dry bag? It's a flexible, durable bag made from a waterproof material such as plastic or plastic-coated fabric. A dry bag also has a unique closure that creates a watertight seal. In most cases, you simply press the bag closed, tightly roll down the fabric, and clip the fastener. The design of the closure also allows you to clip the bag to the inside of your canoe or boat and doubles as a carrying handle.
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Dry bags come in a variety of sizes and there's a growing list of extra features available such as zippered pockets, shoulder straps, and transparent panels. Ready to make your own transition from trash bags to dry bags? Here are the 10 best dry bags to take on your next paddle or day on the lake.
Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Sack
- Lightweight 1-liter roll-top dry sack is a do-it-all dry storage and organizing option for backpacking, hiking, camping, sea kayaking, ski touring, cycling and travel
- Manufactured from lightweight PU-coated 70D nylon; 10,000mm waterhead (the higher the waterhead rating, the more waterproof the fabric)
- Waterproof seams are tape sealed; secure hypalon roll-top closure with D-ring for easy attachment
- Cylindrical base has ideal height-to-width ratio for easy packing ; patent-pending field repair buckle can be replaced in seconds
- 1-liter dry bag is ideal for carrying snacks, trip essentials, wallet, and keys; open dimensions: 4.3 x 9.4 inches, weight: 1.3 ounces, volume: 1 liter (with closure rolled three times)
Unigear Floating Waterproof Dry Bag
- 100% WATERPROOF: Made of stiff 500D PVC material and designed with roll-top closure, Unigear waterproof bag protects your phones, camera, clothes, documents and snacks from Water, Sand, Dust and Dirt
- ANTI LEAK AND ANTI TEAR: Features fully welded seams by high-frequency tech, our dry sack provides a stronger and more durably waterproof construction. Abrasion resistant for long lasting, perfect for boating, fishing, paddling, swimming and hiking
- EASY AND COMFORTABLE TO CARRY: Comes with a single strap for 2L/5L/10L/20L dry bags, two straps for 30L and 40L waterproof backpack.Extra-long and adjustable for convenient carry & comfort. Multi styles to carry for better looking. Reinforce the stress point of D-rings with double sewing, no ripping again even for heavy load
- VERSATILE AND DURABLE: You can leave the dry bag float on the water during river trip or other water sporting, no more worry about your items getting wet. The buckle and D-rings are upgraded with POM material, stronger than other traditional buckle. It will not break for frequent use
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Earth Pak Waterproof Dry Bag
- RELIABLE PROTECTION: We believe our earth pak dry bags are the best out there--bar none. These dry bags are meant to last for years and provide waterproof protection for even the most rugged users.
- SHOULDER STRAP: 10L & 20L dry bags come with a 24-42 Inch single shoulder strap. 30L, 40L, and 55L waterproof backpacks are equipped with backpack style shoulder straps that also come with a sternum strap for added stability. Our new 55L also comes equipped with a heavy duty waist-belt, which relieves added pressure and helps support your load.
- IPX8 CERTIFIED WATERPROOF PHONE CASE: We have included our IPX8 Certified 6.5 Inch waterproof phone case that will fit even the largest of phones. This case features a very simple snap and lock access that has dual-sided clear windows that allow to take pictures while still inside the case. Suitable for phones up to 6.5 Inches of diagonal screen size.
- IDEAL FOR TRAVEL: Our water bag is very lightweight and compact making it an essential dry bag for all your travel plans. Easy to fold and pack tight in any sized luggage!
- KEEP YOUR ITEMS DRY AND PROTECTED: Protect Your Valuables with our 10L, 20L, 30L, 40L, or 55L Dry Bags! Just toss your gear inside your water bag, roll it down, and you're good to go on your next adventure.
Freegrace Waterproof Dry Bag
- ✔ 2L size: 4.73 x 11.81 inch(0.18 Pounds/80g); 5L size: 7.1 x 14.6 inch(0.33 Pounds/150g); 10L size: 8.1 x 19.3 inch(0.44 Pounds/200g); 35-50L size: 13 x 27.2 inch(0.567 Pounds/259g) and Phone Case: 6.7'' x 3.9'' (3.2 Oz/ 90g).
- ✔ SUPER-VALUE SET of 2 -This top notch waterproof bags set is the perfect combination of premium quality, extreme durability, maximum protection and low cost! Make it yours and enjoy boating, rafting and kayaking to the fullest!
- ✔ WATERPROOF DRY BAG with Double Zip Lock Seals(Patent Pending)! -Say goodbye to traditional roll-top dry bag which doesn't have any seal to protect your valuable items dry when it is submerged underwater! Freegrace Dry Bag using Premium Double Closure Strip Seals which is TWICE safer than any roll top dry bag available on market. Anything you put inside will STAY DRY even from Water Submersion!
- ✔ PROTECT YOUR CELL PHONE AND MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WATER SPORT ACTIVITIES: This set also includes a must have IPX8 Certified Waterproof Phone Case (3.9" x 6.7"). This amazing dry cell phone case features a very simple snap and lock access that has dual-sided clear windows that allow you to text, talk on the phone, take pictures and video while still inside the case. Suitable for phones up to 6.5 Inches of diagonal screen size.
- ✔ LIGHTWEIGHT DRY BAG! -Never deal with heavy or stiff dry bags again! Our dry bag made of premium lightweight material is your answer (30% Lighter Than Any Dry Bags on the Markets). Travel lightweight without burden. Say goodbye to exhaustion at the end of the long journey!
KastKing Floating Waterproof Dry Bag
- Innovative Transparent Window Design: You will love the clear see-through window panel that allows you to see what gear is inside your dry bag without unpacking.
- Double Layer Gives Extra Security: Tough, durable 100% waterproof 500D PVC material, fusion welded seams, removable adjustable shoulder carry strap make it a great compression dry sack. Unique water-tight DOUBLE overlap roll top provides the best-in-class waterproof performance. Use a versatile KastKing Dry Bag for Kayaking, Beach, Rafting, Boating, Hiking, Camping and Fishing.
- Never worry about dropping it in water or water getting in. Unique water-tight DOUBLE overlap roll top provides the best-in-class waterproof performance. Use a versatile KastKing Dry Bag for camera, or can double as a fishing tackle bag or travel bag.
- KastKing Dry Bag - waterproof, snow proof, sand proof, dustproof. Forge rivers, go kayak fishing, canoeing, or be caught in a heavy rain with confidence.
- Versatility: KastKing Dry Bags will not replace a PFD but can be used as a supplemental emergency flotation device.Use as a kayak bag, boat bag, dry hiking bag, or swim bag.
Marchway Floating Waterproof Dry Bag
- Durable and Compact: Made from ripstop tarpaulin with sturdy welded seam which is designed for years usage, tear, rip and puncture proof. Perfect for almost any extreme adventure you can imagine.
- Waterproof Guarantee: Solid roll-top closure system provides secure watertight seal. Keeps your gear dry in any wet situation where the bag is not fully submerged. Protects your valuables from water, snow, mud and sand.
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What do you consider to be a proposition?
We feel Richard Branson sums it up pretty well… "No matter what industry you are in you should be able to boil down what you deliver into a value proposition ordinary people can understand and respond to."
When Fireworx first works with any client we begin with asking some very simple but critical questions:
Who do you want to talk to?
What do you need to tell them?
Why would someone care?
These questions help shape a brand's proposition as we identify and review the businesses' core values, which in turn forms your fundamental marketing communications. We believe that if you don't get part of the process right no matter how good your creative, development or delivery, your marketing will always fall short.
Customer research.
It's critical to review and comprehend the relative position of your brand and competitors in the marketplace in order to engage with your target customers.
This is particularly so for your brand strapline or ethos in asserting what makes your business stand out from the crowd. If you can't distinguish your brand from other suppliers in your industry, how can you expect potential customers to?
Our customer research services include mosaic profiling to develop detailed target customer personas that include their demographic data, media consumption, hobbies, interests and financial standing.
Every client we have helped grow over the past 25 years has started with the same underlying need: better marketing to support sales growth.
To make sure we have a clear idea of what your core values are we run a brand workshop as a kick-off to projects. This helps us to frame future marketing activity to deliver against key performance indicators and distil what your company represents.
We also like to put ourselves in your customer's shoes. To do this we ask questions with a purpose, questions to help your brand make a bigger impact. These sessions cover the essentials of your brand, providing you with a cohesive plan to help optimise your marketing and underpin the commercial success of your business.
Brand positioning.
When it comes to creating a brand identity we believe every successful development creates a feeling of what a business truly stands for, is distinctive from its competitors and sets the benchmark for consistency through all communications.
A brand's positioning defines the values their team live by, and over time the perception a customer takes away from their brand interactions.
If your brand proposition is unclear, perhaps it's time to consider how you market your brand, and what it represents to your customers?


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Searching for an allergy-friendly cookie recipe? Mix the pasta, broccoli, hen, sauce, and cheese in a bowl and stir all of them together. Then, put them right into a baking pan. Serve this sauce alongside grilled veggies, steak, or chicken. Warning: it's extremely addictive when paired with grilled bread, tomatoes and goat cheese.
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Heat the unsalted butter over a medium warmth pan. Add the leeks, salt, and the pepper. Stir them often. This hearty recipe from Montague's Texas-Type BBQ & Home Cooking in Hermann, Mo., along the Missouri Wine Path contains bacon and cheddar cheese.
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three. Tip in the hen, stir effectively and add 1-2 cups of water (or sufficient water to utterly immerse the hen). Prepare dinner on excessive for five minutes. Finger-licking good, healthy, and surprisingly-simple homemade baby meals recipes from cookbooks like Love in Spoonfuls, The Finest Do-it-yourself Child Food on the Planet and more.


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Scitec EAA + Glutamine
Our 'EAA + Glutamine' formula provides the most valuable essential amino acids, which are indispensable for us, because they cannot be synthesized by the body and therefore must be supplied by the diet. Adding these into your supplement regimen – especially around or during your workout – is a great way to ensure that the body has optimal levels of its building blocks, the amino acids!
The branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are among the essential ones and they account approximately for 35% of the essential aminos in muscle proteins. Our product contains a high dose BCAA matrix (L-Leucine, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine). Plus our formula provides you with a great 2 g dose of L-Glutamine per serving, which is not an essential amino, but it is the most abundant amino acid in the human body and a conditionally essential one, meaning that when the body is physically stressed, there may be a need for dietary intake.
This product with its fruity flavours provides a refreshing feel during training while supplying you with the most important amino acids!
'EAA + Glutamine' is vegan, because it is made with fermented amino acids (from plants) so the product can be used in special diets, especially it is suitable for consumers who do not eat any kind of animal sourced products.
Since our product has zero sugars and carbs it also fits in any kind of sugar-free diet (like a competitor's diet) and can be used any time!
Mix 1 serving (9 g) with 500 ml water daily.
Allergen info
Manufactured in a facility that processes milk, egg, gluten, soy, peanuts, nuts, celery, fish and crustacean ingredients.
Use this product in conjunction with food as part of a healthy, balanced diet, not as a substitute for such. Keep out of reach of children. Don't exceed the recommended daily dosage!


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Saddle Brown Classic Bowl - SECONDS
The classic bowl is an all-purpose kitchen essential that's perfect for any meal of the day. With its rounded interior bottom and high walls, it's versatile enough to hold everything from soups and stews to rice dishes, cereals, and salads. Its generous size and deep walls allow for ample space and keep food contained, reducing spills and messes. The classic bowl's design is timeless, with a smooth exterior that looks great on any table. Its high-quality materials ensure it is durable and long-lasting, while also being easy to clean. Whether you're serving up a hearty soup or a light salad, the classic bowl is sure to be your go-to choice. Its versatility makes it an excellent option for everyday use or special occasions, and it is sure to be a beloved kitchen staple for years to come.
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Slimfy Review 2023: Don't Buy Before You Read This
First off, Slimfy is a business with headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to the official website, this firm wants to improve people's quality of life. Green coffee bean extract, saffron extract, ginger, milk thistle, hydrangea, and raspberry ketone are among other components.
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Because of our full of activity life, we might forget about nutritious diet. We can't estimate extra calories day by day. This results in problems related to being overweight and extra fat
Slimfy is a 3-part weight loss system that provides three different supplements to take you via the things they describe as the 3 stages of weight loss goals.
What is Slimfy?
To begin, Slimfy is a company that's located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. As per the authorized website, this company objectives to enhance the quality of living. The ingredients are Green Coffee Bean Extract, Saffron Extract, Ginger, Milk Thistle, Hydrangea, Raspberry Ketone, CoQ10, Resveratrol, African Mango, Green Tea Extract, Caralluma and Lychee Fruit. They provide a three-stage loss of weight item that falls into the classes – detox, lose, maintain. [see more]
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Slimfy continues to be available since 2014 also it can be bought directly from the website or using Amazon. A number of natural active ingredients are utilized and we did find a number of positive user reviews published on the internet but found out on…
Key Formulations of Slimfy
Each one phase has been very carefully built with the highest quality components in the company to improve your unwanted weight loss. These levels are formulated with completely unique, healthful and very powerful substances to prevent your body's threshold.
Raspberry ketone is the most important substances in slimfy fat burning claiming dietary supplement. Raspberry ketone comes about in many different fruits which include raspberries, cranberries together with blackberries. Raspberry ketone is commonly utilized as a diet plan supplement for fat burning.
Caralluma Fimbriata The 2nd crucial powerful substance of Slimfy fat burning claiming dietary supplement is Caralluma Fimbriata. Caralluma Fimbriata is a plant from India which has been historically utilized by Indian tribes to prevent appetite.
Green-Coffee Bean Extract is created from the coffee bean which have not been roasted. The roasting approach to coffee bean decreases quantities of the chemical substance chlorogenic acid.
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Green coffee bean as well contains caffeine. Caffeine could possibly be capable of assisting the central nervous system, heart and muscle mass by raising the produce of particular substances within the human brain. this is obviously connected to a boost in metabolism and enhancing strength.Right here Now I am talking about more details about these levels one after the other.
Stage 1 – Weight Loss & Detox
Slimfy's initial stage is focused on beginning your weight decrease through body detoxing. Weight Loss & Detox substances will advise you that it's composed of the better compounds,t hat will help clean up your gastrointestinal system when beginning fat burning through the assist of green coffee bean extract.
Chlorogenic acid is the most important way of this first phase because it is created and aid to raise your metabolic process, trigger managed appetite and also increase your body's extra fat reducing capability. Each component of Weight Loss & Detox consists of 1000mg of original chlorogenic acid from unroasted green beans.
Stage 2 – Enhanced Fat Burning
Improved fat burning is the 2nd level that assistance its first phase and its primary formulation is still green coffee bean extract ( 800mg ). Then again, this dietary supplement is encouraged by raspberry ketone ( 200mg ) probably the most trustworthy and widely used fat burning extract in the manufacturers nowadays. 2nd phase is the mixture of green coffee bean as well as strawberry ketones to vastly improve your body's fat burning capability.
Both equally these substances might decrease your cravings by beginning the release of norepinephrine ( brain alerting hormone ) a hormone that indicators your brain that you're continue to finalized. Furthermore, each ingredient can also help out with wearing down fat tissues which play a role in fat reduction.
Stage 3 – Losing Weight Maintenance
After phase firstly and secondly , you've effectively cleaned your liver , you've normalized your bile flow of blood , controlled cholesterol levels metabolic process , your lipid and you've tremendously reduced the body fat absorption into your fat tissues . These level definitely will prevent your bloodstream from growing atherosclerotic plaque that results in heart disease problems.
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The 3rd stage of Slimfy is known as Weight Loss Maintenance which is made to help to keep your in the past done weight for a longer period as often as possible. That is definitely also crucial in preserving and achieving your whole fat burning attempts.
Each one phases offers various weight loss advantages for you. However, Slimfy is usually produced to assist you to obtain these positive aspects:
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Our active lifestyles may cause us to overlook a healthy diet. We are unable to calculate additional calories day by day. As a result, issues with obesity and excess fat arise. To help you through what they refer to as the three stages of weight reduction objectives, Slimfy is a three-part weight loss method that offers three separate supplements.
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Three free webinars on the topic of mental health in partnership with Opening Up Cricket have now been made available to clubs on-demand via YouTube, following the initial broadcasts from 13th to 15th October 2020.
A Mental Health Plan for your Club
Helping you embed wellbeing in your setting through ideas and support. The key themes in this session are visibility, training and advocacy.
Sharing ideas and evidence based practices for how to support someone going through a tough time.
Exploring how mindfulness can aid your cricket and health, including ways to practice it, benefits to sport and health and next steps to embed it in your personal or club setting.