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ConnectVA Spotlight: Mike Baum, Keep Virginia Beautiful
Tell us about you. I am Mike Baum, the Executive Director of Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) since 2010. I have worked mostly in the nonprofit sector since 1993. I am a native Virginian, and have a BS and MS degrees from Virginia Tech. I live in Midlothian with my wife, Sharon, and three children, Jack, Brian, and Carly.
What is the focus of your work? Keep Virginia Beautiful seeks to engage and unite Virginians to improve our natural and scenic environment. We offer individuals, families and businesses the opportunity to make a difference in communities through litter prevention, recycling, and beautification.
What do you find most rewarding about your work? The ability to have an impact in creating vibrant communities in our own backyard, in RVA, and throughout the Commonwealth is gratifying. One of our most successful programs, "30 Grants in 30 Days" has empowered over 150 organizations with a variety of projects that they may not have been able to implement without KVB.
What are some major challenges you have faced? As with most nonprofit endeavors, there is a constant juggling of duties and responsibilities, and we are always seeking more resources and volunteers to expand the initiatives we have in place.
What's coming next for you and/or for your organization that really excites you? Shiver in the River is the coolest winter festival in RVA! You can cleanup, walk or run in a 5K, jump in the chilly James River – or do all three – on January 30, 2016. Individuals, families and companies can participate on their own or by forming a team.
How are you leveraging the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence to achieve your mission? We use the Community Calendar to post our events on ConnectVA. We also use HandsOn Greater Richmond to recruit volunteers. Unfortunately, there is always litter and the need to improve our neighborhoods and workplaces. HandsOn helps us find the many hands that are needed throughout the year.
Anything else you would like to share? You really can make a difference by giving a little of your time. Look for volunteer opportunities at HandsOn, visit our website at www.KeepVirginiaBeautiful.org and check out the latest on our winter festival at ShiverintheRiver.com.


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Learning how to care for your Corian® Quartz (formerly Zodiaq® quartz) takes no time at all—thanks to the stain-resistance of this remarkable material. Corian® Quartz is a tough, nonporous, chemically-resistant, high-performance surface that elevates your design with the natural beauty of quartz.
Everyday cleaning — Just Use Water and a Paper Towel
With simple care, Corian® Quartz will retain its radiant, lustrous appearance for many years. For routine cleaning, simply wipe down your countertop with a damp cloth or paper towel and, if necessary, a small amount of non-bleach, non-abrasive cleanser.
Clean Up Spills Right Away — Before They Can Dry
Even though Corian® Quartz resists permanent staining when exposed to liquids (such as wine, vinegar, tea, lemon juice and soda) or fruits and vegetables, you'll want to wipe up food and liquid spills as soon as possible.
For stubborn or dried spills, use a nonabrasive cleaning pad such as a white 3M Scotch-Brite®* scrub pad coupled with Formula 409®
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Essential Gear
Cutting Boards and Trivets – Corian® Quartz are heat- and scratch-resistant, but not heat- and scratch-proof. Use trivets or pads with hot pots and always use a cutting board. Never chop or slice food directly on your countertops.
What Not to Use
If any of the substances mentioned below come into contact with your Corian® Quartz, rinse the exposed surface immediately and thoroughly with water.
No Wax or Polish Necessary – Because it is nonporous, Corian® Quartz does not require sealants or waxes. Corian® Quartz keeps its lustrous gloss and ultra-smooth surface without polishing or applying sealant.
Do Not Use Bleach – Avoid using cleaners that contain bleach. Always follow the cleaner manufacturer's use instructions and exercise proper care when handling and storing any cleaning products.
Avoid High-pH Cleaners – Casual exposure to alkaline solutions, such as diluted bleach, will not damage Corian® Quartz. Highly alkaline (high pH) cleaners, such as oven cleaners and concentrated bleach, are not recommended.
Removing Cooking Grease – When grease from cooking is an issue, use Greased Lightning™
*, or a comparable degreasing product, to help loosen and remove the grease from the surface. Follow the cleaner manufacturer's instructions for use.
Permanent Markers – Keep permanent markers and inks away from your countertops. Should these materials come into contact with the surface, clean first as outlined above in the Everyday Cleaning section. If the stain persists, moisten a cloth with Goo Gone®
, or a comparable product, and rub it into the stain. Rinse thoroughly with warm water to remove any cleaner residue.
Keep Solvents and Powerful Chemicals Off the Counter – Avoid exposing Corian® Quartz to strong chemicals and solvents, especially paint removers or furniture strippers containing trichlorethane or methylene chloride. Keep nail polish remover, bleach, detergent, permanent markers or inks, and oil soaps away from your Corian® Quartz.
Heat Damage Prevention – To maintain the beauty of Corian® Quartz, do not place hot skillets or roasting pans directly onto the surface. We recommend the use of trivets and hot pads.
Dealing with More Difficult Spills and Materials – Materials that harden as they dry (such as gum, food, grease, nail polish or paint) are especially tenacious. Remove these by gently scraping away the excess with a plastic putty knife.


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This book is a reprint of the lavish record produced for the North British Locomotive Co. Ltd. shortly after the 1914 – 1918 war, and documents not just the dozens of locomotive designs built in that period but the range of ways in which the company contributed to the war effort. These contributions included shell production (mostly carried out by women workers), sea mines, torpedo launchers, BE 2C biplanes, trench howitzers, and Mark VIII Tanks. The factory also produced 15 Pechot Bourdon articulated locomotives at 60cm gauge for the French military railways.
Hardbound, measuring 10 3'4″ (27cm) wide by 9′ (22.5cm) tall, it has 132 pages of photographs, text and illustrations, it is an exceptional example of promotional literature produced by companies in that era.


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Consumers who don't want to spend a fortune on high-end laptop systems can opt for the budget Inspiron series offered by Dell. This 17.3-inch laptop is a low-end model for those who just want something basic for video streaming, social media, web browsing, etc. Even though it's described as "low-end", the Dell Inspiron 17 3780 is still flexible enough to fit most user's needs, and an optical disk drive comes standard, which means you can enjoy DVDs or back up large files on a disc.
The construction quality of the case is excellent from top to bottom, with no uneven gaps or unintended defects. The matte gray exterior service hides fingerprints very well, so you won't have to worry about any grease smudges on the case, keycaps, or trackpad. Even though some of the materials are plastic, they are not cheap.
Since this is a Dell, there are various configuration options available. You won't have to settle with a specific set of hardware and software. You can easily get a good build with specs such as an 8th Gen. Intel Core processor for under $800.
Another benefit of the Dell Inspiron 17 3780 is that it comes with Waves MaxxAudio Pro, which clarifies every tone in detail and boosts volume so that users can experience studio-quality sound. There is also "CinemaStream" technology with SmartByte that channels maximum bandwidth for music, videos, or games so that you can enjoy a seamless, lag-free experience. With "CinemaColor", visuals appear as detailed and lifelike as possible. View rich, vibrant colors and details, all enabled by "Dell Color Profiles".
Dell Inspiron 17 3780 Specifications
Note: You can opt for other specs with some of these when configuring your order online:
• Processor: 8th Gen. Intel Core i7 / 8MB cache / up to 4.6-GHz (8565U)
• Video card: AMD Radeon 520 / 2G GDDR5 graphics memory
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• Display: 17.3-inch FHD / anti-glare / non-touch IPS / LED-backlit / 1920 x 1080 resolution
• Optical drive: tray load DVD
• Battery: 3-cell integrated 42-WHr
• Power supply: 65-watt AC adapter
• Wireless / communications: Qualcomm 1×1 802.11ac (DW1810) / Wi-Fi Wireless LAN / Bluetooth 4.1
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Moles naturally live in sandy, free-draining soil but the can 'lose their way', tunnelling under sports pitches, paddocks, bowling greens etc. leaving their mole hills scattered all around. With their tunnels also criss-crossing only a few metres underground, the ground can also become unstable. Trapping or gassing are humane solutions.
A pest that many people think nothing much can be done about, these wild animals have a population that numbers millions; ALL landowners has a legal duty to control rabbits on their land and we have a variety of treatments and proofing measures that can minimise the damage rabbits cause.
A wild animal, the fox has learnt that local towns offer them rich pickings in terms of food; nocturnal animals, they can be a nuisance rummaging through bins etc. There are solutions in terms of prevention that stop foxes being such a problem.
Preferring woodland, squirrels can, however, find the attics and other enclosed spaces of buildings a great place to nest and raise their young. Squeezing through small gaps, no bigger than their head, squirrels gnaw at all manner of items, from wooden structures to electrical cabling. Trapping and removing the animal is the solution but should only be done by a qualified pest control technician.


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Angeline by Karleen Bradford
Summary: Angeline is a fourteen year old living in the 1100s who joins a child's crusade to march on Jerusalem to reclaim it for the Christians. Enamored by the faith and conviction of crusade's leader, Stephen, Angeline finds herself being sold as a slave in Egypt when Stephen's visions don't turn out as planned. After expecting a triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, Angeline must deal with her disappointment and find a way to adjust to her new life, which includes bullying from other slaves and Stephen's profound loss of faith. With the help of some unusual...Read More


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Abilities Expo – Los Angeles
The L.A. Abilities Expo is March 6 – 8, 2015. Come out to this FREE event at the L.A. Convention Center to see us and the latest & greatest in adapted products and services. The show is the go-to source for the Community of people with disabilities, their families, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals. Discover ability-enhancing products and services.


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If the Denver Nuggets meet the Orlando Magic in the Finals this year, would you give up all conspiracy-theorizing about the NBA? I might.
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Earlier this week, we explored the new reality for Nick Hill, the former West Point baseball pitcher who has likely completed his active-duty service to the Army and will resume a promising baseball career with the Seattle Mariners organization.
He's not the only one to put a career in professional sports on hold, of course. Many readers will remember the situation former West Point safety Caleb Campbell was presented with last summer. Selected by the Detroit Lions in the seventh round of the NFL Draft, Campbell arrived at NFL training camp, only to be ordered by Army officials to report Officer Basic Course and prepare to join a unit.
Campbell is still on active duty, but he's also preparing for another kind of service to his country. The New York Times explores today his effort to land a spot on the U.S. two-man Olympic bobsled team, which has a rich history of getting support from football players.
As he drove from Detroit back to West Point, Campbell received a call from the assistant United States bobsled coach Bill Tavares, asking him to try out for the team. Campbell's only familiarity with the sport came from watching "Cool Runnings," a Disney movie loosely based on a Jamaican bobsled team.
"I did it last year and saw some of my friends, and they would look at me and say: 'I heard a funny joke the other day. Somebody told me you were bobsledding,' " Campbell said. "Nobody really knows the correlation between football and bobsledding and how much of a relationship there is until they understand the sport of bobsled."
That relationship includes service by former NFL great and Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker, who competed in the 1992 Olympics on the two-man team.
Campbell is considered to have only an outside chance of making it to the Olympics, but it appears he has other plans after finishing his two-year service commitment, anyway. Again, from NYTimes.com:
After [U.S. bobsled coach Bill] Tavares's phone call, [Campbell] returned to West Point and helped coach the football team. The competitive juices were still there. He hopes to sign with an N.F.L. team when his military commitment expires.
"I wore the uniform and I was excited to wear the uniform," Campbell said of his duties. "In a way, it would have been a blessing to play football. But it was also a blessing not to play. I'm maturing as a man and I'm maturing as an athlete."
It'll be interesting to see how this one turns out, but we're all pulling for him. Campbell doesn't exactly have your typical NFL resume.


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Due to repaving, Argilla Road – from County Road to Rocky Hill Road – will be open for residents ONLY from Thursday, August 15, to Tuesday, August 20. Drivers who do not live in this area should seek an alternate route. Due to the dust from the reclaimed road surface, the town will be putting down calcium chloride Friday for dust control.
Binder paving is scheduled to start on Tuesday, August 20. This project is weather dependent, so any inclement weather will delay the work.


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Breathing is one of those things that we take for granted. It's just not something we think about. After all, you've been breathing for literally your entire life – by now, it's something you've probably mastered, right?
Maybe not.
Mindful breathing has been used for centuries to improve both mood and health. Breathe one way, it can help you relax. Change your breathing, and you can give yourself a burst of energy. If you're intrigued by the possibility, here's what you need to know to get started:
If you want to relax, the key is controlled, deep breathing. It's simple. Just follow these steps:
Exhale, emptying your lungs completely
Pause, then inhale very slowly, through your nose, counting to five slowly. When you do this, you'll want to engage your abs on the inhale.
Hold your breath for 3-5 seconds, then slowly exhale (again, through your nose), completely emptying your lungs again.
Pause and repeat.
Do this for five to ten minutes, and you'll find yourself in a much calmer and more relaxed state.
If your goal is to increase energy, all you have to do is place your finger over your left nostril, and breathe only through your right. Just normal breaths for three to five minutes. It sounds like a strange trick, and you might be skeptical, but it actually works!
In addition to being able to relax you or give you energy, simply by changing how you breathe, proper breathing before and during exercise can help you feel less tired immediately after, and make it less likely that you'll suffer from sore muscles. Deep, mindful breathing before and during are critical to getting the most of your workout.
It can be hard to do, especially if you're engaging in a fairly strenuous exercise like jogging. Many people new to jogging or running have the problem of gulping down air in quick, ragged breaths. If you watch experienced runners though, you'll see that they are much more Zen-like, drawing deep, slow breaths that follow the rhythm of their stride. That's what you want to work toward!


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Look at Facts about Maple Trees if you want to know a tree or shrub called as acer. The common name is maple tree. It is indigenous to Asia. It consists of 28 species. They can be found in North America, northern Africa, and Europe. The maple tree species, which can be found up to South Hemisphere, is Acer laurinum. Let me show you other interesting facts about maple trees below:
Facts about Maple Trees 1: Acer pseudoplatanus
The most common maple species, which can be found in Europe, is Acer pseudoplatanus. It has the common name of sycamore maple.
Facts about Maple Trees 2: leaves
There are a number of species in Lepidoptera order, which consumes the maple leaves. The sap of maple is also consumed by aphids. The farmers may apply a dimethoate spray to deal with the pest.
Facts about Maple Trees 3: the threat
Anoplophora glabripennis is known as the Asian long-horned beetle, which provides a high level of threat in all maple species located in Canada and United States.
Facts about Maple Trees 4: destruction
The maples trees and other species located in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Illinois have been destroyed due the infestation of pests.
Read Also: 10 Facts about Lotus Flower
Facts about Maple Trees 5: the importance of maple leaf
Maple leaf in Canada receives an important status for it is considered as the coat of arms of the country. It is also applied in the flag of Canada.
Facts about Maple Trees 6: the national tree
In Canada, maple is called as the national tree. It represents endurance and strength.
See Also: 10 Facts about Mahogany
Facts about Maple Trees 7: the species of maple in Canada
Canada has 10 species of maple trees. Each province has one maple species.
Facts about Maple Trees 8: Japanese maple
Japanese maple has the biological name of Acer palmatum. It has more than 1,000 cultivars. The famous one is coralbark maple or Sango kaku in Japanese.
Facts about Maple Trees 9: the uses
Maple trees are not only used to produce maple syrups. The municipalities, businesses and homeowners also use it as a decorative tree. The most popular types of maples include red maple, Japanese maple, silver maple and Norway maple.
See Also: 10 Facts about Maize
Facts about Maple Trees 10: the art of bonsai
The Japanese people are also interested to have maple trees as the art of bonsai. The prevalent maples for bonsai include Montpellier maple, Field maple, Amur maple, Trident maple and Japanese maple.
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Compare and optimize store performance from the Flipdish portal. Manage staff and work securely with access controls and audit logs.
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Flipdish gives you global oversight and control, while allowing local decisions that are right for each individual store.
We provide a centralized menu, but provide the ability for dynamic changes at store level when specific ingredients are out of stock. And we also allow individual stores to throttle demand to meet their own circumstances from day to day.
"Ordering online makes it possible to limit the waiting time in the restaurant. In two days we quadrupled the number of orders"Our Customers
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Digital orders mean higher average order value, reduced human error, and increased customer satisfaction.
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Any food business knows that data is their most important asset. Get to know your customers as individuals, tailor your offering, and optimize for growth.
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Our customer success team works with hundreds of QSRs every day, providing insight, guidance and support and helping them grow their businesses.
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Priyesh Shavdia
Priyesh left school after completing his A-Levels to pursue a career in accountancy. He spent three years working for two smaller practices before joining KMP in 2001.
He qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 2005 whilst working for KMP as the Audit and Accounts Supervisor and was subsequently promoted to Audit and Accounts Manager.
Priyesh was appointed as a partner within the firm in April 2011.
Priyesh has gained a wide range of accounting experience through dealing proactively with clients to help them meet their regulatory requirements. He manages a portfolio of clients with particular emphasis on audit, owner-managed businesses and sole traders.
Priyesh has over 12 years' experience with TAS Books, Sage Line 50 and Line 100 and other bespoke and off-the-shelf software. Priyesh primarily deals with all client and staff training on TAS Books and Sage accounting software, as well as designing bespoke accounting report templates on TAS Books.
More recently, Priyesh has fully taken over the IT requirements of KMP and has implemented new tax and accounting software to assist with the new electronic filing requirements.
During his time at KMP, Priyesh has specialised in assisting clients meet their regulatory requirements with regards to the accounting, audit and bookkeeping needs, by way of designing and implementing computerised accounting solutions, using both Excel and dedicated bookkeeping/accounting software such as TAS Books and Sage Line 50. In addition, Priyesh has assisted the existing Partners manage their client portfolios to ensure that we provide the same standard of service to all clients, whether large or small.
Priyesh is also heavily involved in troubleshooting for clients when they have experienced difficulty maintaining their finance department. Over the years, he has become involved with several clients who have lost their finance department in a short space of time. Priyesh took over the finance departments and ensured that the clients in question continued to receive the same level of information that they are used to receiving. In addition, as part of this role, Priyesh has also become involved with the preparation of management information for bank funding purposes.
Areas of Expertise
- Delivery of all Core Services
- General Audit Compliance
- Implementing Computerised Accounting Solutions
- Providing Training and Support on a Variety of Accounting Systems
- Corporation Taxation On-Line Filing and iXBRL
- Management Reporting for clients
Social Interests
Priyesh is married with two children and he spends his social time with the family. He is a keen Crystal Palace supporter and enjoys watching both cricket and football.


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Add: No.5, Yangmei Road, Industrial Area, Zhangting Town 315410, Yuyao city, Ningbo Zhejiang, China
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On the working day, we will reply you within 12 hours after receiving the inquiry.
We are factories and we also have our own international trade department.
We mainly produce garden tools, insulated boxes and outdoor products.
Our products cover almost the entire kitchen equipment, food distribution, hardware tools and other industries.
Yes, we mainly do custom products, we develop and produce products according to drawings or samples provided by customers.
Yes, in addition to customized products, we also have some of the main products.
We have injection molding, blow molding, rotomolding, sheet metal, foaming, heat treatment, grinding, spray molding and other production processes, with an annual output of 100,000 containers and 6 million pieces of garden tools.
The company has more than 650 employees, including more than 50 professional and technical personnel and more than 10 engineers.
First of all, we will have corresponding inspections after each process. For the final products, we will do 100% inspection according to customer requirements and international standards;
When you quote, we will confirm with you the trading method, FOB, CIF, CNF or other methods. In mass production, we usually pay 30% advance payment first, then see the balance of the bill of lading. Most of the payment methods are T/T, of course, L/C is also acceptable.
Usually we ship by sea, because we are in Ningbo, we are only 35 kilometers away from Ningbo Port, and the sea export is very convenient. Of course, if the customer's goods are urgent, we can also air, Ningbo Airport and Shanghai International Airport are very close to us.
Our products are mainly exported to the United States, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Poland, Russia, India, Israel, Colombia, Chile and other dozens of countries.


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Who We Are
We are a pioneering company.
We solve problems.
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 100,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services.
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Technology and Innovation
For some, the word 'impossible' ends discussions. For us, it's a starting point.
Where We Are
We are committed to advancing global security and human discovery in support of our customers' missions around the world. We do so by providing leading technology and national security solutions and services to markets around the world.
Global Presence
Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global markets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry. In addition to the United States, our focus countries are Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
Job Locations
Northrop Grumman has approximately 100,000 employees with more than 550 facilities in all 50 U.S. states and in more than 25 countries around the world.Job Locations
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- Falls Church, Virginia, U.S.A.
Customer Base:
- Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace, defense and security company. The majority of our business is with the U.S. government, principally the Department of Defense and intelligence community. In addition, we deliver solutions to global and commercial customers.
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- 2022 Sales: $36.6 billion
- Year-end 2022 Backlog: $78.7 billion
- 2022 Cash Flow from Operations: $2.9 billion
- Stock Ticker Symbol: NOC on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Parrish House
In 1995, soon-to-be-wed Shane Parrish & Angel Brooks were on the lookout for a marital home, in the knowledge that funds would somewhat limit their options. When an ad in the local paper for a spacious, 2 bedroom house in a 'top street' with an affordable rent caught Shane's eye, the couple were keen to check it out, with Donald understandably being a little dubious.
Hopes were high as they drove down the street looking at the beautiful houses in Episode 1655, but their hearts sank as they pulled up at Number 18 and found a somewhat dilapidated property with an outside dunny. The real-estate agent left Shane and Angel to look around, advising them to use the rear entrance as the front door was sticking, and despite outward appearances the couple fell in love with the place and realised the potential that could be had with a lick of paint.
Angel's son Dylan later joined the household, as well as lodger Alex Bennett (we're not quite sure where the extra bedroom came from), but tragedy struck on Shane & Angel's first wedding anniversary when Shane died from septicaemia. The bad luck didn't stop there, as only a few months later the Parrish house was destroyed in an earthquake, appearing for the final time as a pile of rubble in Episode 1975.
The real-life house used for exterior scenes was situated on Dorset Street in the NW Sydney suburb of Epping, around 2.5km from the old Seven Network studio—however much like its on-screen counterpart, it is long gone.
Whilst we cannot be certain as to when the property was demolished, we do know that it was pre-2002, so it may even have been around the time of its on-screen demise in 1996. Remarkably, the plot has remained empty ever since.
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This is the message from angry women who are protesting a sign that they say is sexist:
A billboard on Interstate 40 West near Winston-Salem is angering many who say its message is offensive to women.
The board reads: "Real men provide. Real women appreciate it." The owner of a Winston-Salem women's boutique called Kleur has organized a demonstration against the billboard's message for Sunday at 11 a.m.
"We are NOT protesting that the sign is capable of existing, or the people who put it up, or the ad agency, or the right to put it up. We are protesting patriarchy and sexism, and that this antiquated way of thinking about women exists at all," the group's Facebook page said.
The protest takes place at the billboard's location on I-40 West, headed into Winston -Salem from Kernersville. It is about 85 miles northeast of Charlotte.
The billboard belongs to Whiteheart Outdoor Advertising, and owner Bill Whiteheart said the organization that bought the space doesn't want to be identified.
I love the way the women are angry because they think the sign is sexist towards women–the real story here is that it is sexist towards men. As the protestors point out, this is antiquated thinking. Seriously, how dare anyone ask women to appreciate anything. Notice that the protestors think it is sexist to tell women to appreciate what men do, but no one mentions the rest of the caption: "Real men provide."
Men, give the protestors what they want: quit providing or helping women and allow them to do things for themselves. Or as one commenter by the name of Pat Roy so astutely stated: "Let them march, I would like to have a woman that provides for ME!"


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This summer the Office of Continuing Education at Union County College is offering the 2017 College for Teens program sponsored by the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders. The application deadline for the College for Teens program is Wednesday, July 5, 2017.
The program is offered for two sessions. Each session will be held for two weeks and will meet from Monday through Thursday. During the session students have the chance to explore and research careers in criminal justice and healthcare, while experiencing life on a college campus. Students will learn about relevant career opportunities from prominent guest speakers. The morning session will be held July 10 to 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The afternoon session will be held July 17 to 27, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
To apply for the College for Teens program, students must be enrolled in a Union County high school by September 2017 and possess a grade point average of C or better. In addition to the application, students will need to submit a copy of their recent report card. The completed application package can be faxed to (908) 709-7070, emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com or delivered to the Office of Continuing Education at 1033 Springfield Avenue in Cranford. Please submit the application by Wednesday, July 5, 2017.
For additional information about the College for Teens Program and the application form, visit http://www.ucc.edu/nonCredit/ForDown.aspx or call (908) 709-7600 option #3.


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At AMC, our goal is to provide top-notch preventative care, dental care, ultrasound services, and surgical care for your family pet. As pet owners, we understand the importance that our furry companions play in our lives, and we offer nothing less than what we would do for our own pets — always treating all of our clients in the most caring, compassionate, and professional manner. At Animal Medical Center, our mission is to provide the best experience for you and your pet through high quality veterinary care and excellent customer service.
In addition to providing some of the best animal medical care in the region, our team of compassionate veterinarians are dedicated to learning and education so that they can provide the best possible care to your pet. Our veterinarians are fully aware that being knowledgeable about conditions is one of the best ways to diagnose your pets, so they always encourage pet owners to ask questions about their pet's wellness care, behavior, and overall health—so that you, too, can be on the first line of defense against any illness or disease from infecting your pet.
Pet Boarding/Daycare in Tuscaloosa & Northport, Alabama
Club Mutts offers a variety of activities that will keep your dog wanting to come back! Whether you're leaving your dog while you go to work or just need some time to run a few errands.
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Our staff at Animal Medical Center Tuscaloosa values feedback from our clients. Here is just a small sample of the hundreds of happy and healthy pets that we have cared for since 2011.
I can't rave about this place enough. The staff is always friendly and highly professional, and the providers I've worked with are absolutely superb. They obviously know their stuff, and they take the time to tailor their care to each specific animal and situation - it's clear that they're genuinely concerned about my pet's welfare! My cat has now experienced the full gamut of their services, from routine visits to illness management to surgery, and I've never had an unpleasant encounter here. Such a fantastic option for quality pet care!
I have been there for 2 years, I can't tell you how much I love this place! Every stuff members are always willing to help me and my cat. Especially this year, I need to take my cat go back to China, Animal Medical Center helped my a lot, veterinarians are responsible. I want to special thanks to the Dr. Roberts, without you, I can not successfully ship my cat!
Apple Jack had a great experience getting yearly exam. One of the request was to have claws clipped and Dr. Newsome clipped with expertise. In past, claws were never clipped short enough. I really appreciate the gentle handling of my dog as tech took her from me and returned her with same manner!!
Dr. Roberts and the staff at AMC are fantastic. We switched from another vet to AMC initially because AMC has a dental X-ray machine- super important for cats dental health. We are staying with them because of the superior quality of care and exceptional communication. They empower me to take the best care of my pets between visits with health, dental and behavioural recommendations.
Took my sick cat. Was easy to change my appointment time through text. Clinic doing great job keeping everyone safe during pandemic by doing curbside pick up if your pet. Vet called me about my pet to ask questions and tell me my options. Dr. Roberts was great. She told me her concerns and gave me information and options.


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Welcome to the first official F&P political endorsement soirée! We've combed through the candidates' credentials, likeability, accomplishments and let's face it, electability, to determine which candidate deserves our gold star standard of endorsements.
Pizza Rat has been watching campaign ads during Wheel of Fortune commercials and we feel she has made some very astute observations and conclusions. For her home state governor, our girl is totes behind Cynthia Nixon. Pizza Rat has spent a lot of time on the subway with Ms. Nixon and has tremendous respect not only for Ms. Nixon's footgear, but for the candidate's unwittingly discarded children's snacks. Pizza Rat enjoys nothing more than an errant organic Cheerio from an earnestly assembled child's health-food laden tantrum kit.
Closer to Pizza Rat's new home here in the frostily passive-aggressive Midwest, she has made determinations for the healthy future of her beloved second home state of Minnesota. Word in the sewers of the Twin Cities is that the DFL three-way primary for governor has gotten particularly fetid. Deliciously so. While Pizza Rat appreciates the general rancor and manufactured outrage of Erin Murphy's latest freak-out about Lori Swanson's running mate Rick Nolan's campaign staffing debacle—seriously what kind of dumdum fires some gross harasser and doesn't know when the same gross harasser is contracted for a remote consulting…oh never mind. Pizza Rat isn't quite getting Murphy's hyperbolic rant: "Nolan enabled and protected a predator while engaging in truly reprehensible behavior himself." Enough with the scorched earth, Erin. Pizza Rat wonders, does Murphy have tangible proof that Nolan himself is a harasser? Our inside sources give that allegation an RF for Ridiculously False. For that reason, Pizza Rat is out. Sorry Erin, rats are not lovers of shark jumpers.
The latest delicacy to circle the drain is Lori Swanson's office's debacle with the Attorney General's former employee trashing the culture of the office in an obscure internet magazine and then again in a less-than-enlightening interview on MPR. While Pizza Rat appreciates Lori Swanson's bona fides and was fully in her corner on Tuesday, by Friday she had serious concerns about the Attorney General's electability. Sorry Lori, your office should not have disseminated the ex-employee's criminal record via your office's official government email address. For this reason, Pizza Rat is out.
One thing that Pizza Rat hates is a condescending mansplainer. Pizza Rat decided months ago after coming across a pedantic, patronizing show of support for the LGBTQ community by Tim Walz—who has a good chance at bagging the win—but she doesn't have a lot of faith in the congressmember's sincerity. As with Swanson, Pizza Rat is sick and tired of Walz's "gay-for-the-stay" love connection with the NRA. She doesn't buy for one second the sportsman angle in keeping the rural vote by pandering to huntin' and fishin' rednecks who take pride in their misinterpretation of the constitution. Yes, we went there.
If you are hankering for a repeal of marriage equality, the promotion of gay conversion therapy, the denial of women's agency over their own bodies, and demonization of black and brown people, then Jeff Johnson, the scary Xtian right wing nut case is your man. (Yes, we "crossed the 'Christ' out of 'Christian,'" because nothing this guy believes in is, in any way, Christ-like.) Johnson is somewhat appealing to Pizza Rat because she knows she could set up shop in his administration and spread rabies as if it were God's will. But our girl has no interest in piling on to the plague that is the Trump era.
T-Paw is forever on Pizza Rat's bad list. She lost a lot of relatives in the 35W bridge collapse. Nothing to see here folks, just a rancid blast from the past jumping on the Othering Train. See above.
In conclusion, Pizza Rat would like everyone to vote their conscience because she can't vote in Minnesota and she's mailed in her ballot to the NYC vermin voter headquarters.


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Beloved, take comfort in Me. Take comfort in life. Take comfort in yourself. Alas, the relative world does not give you all the respect you seek and deserve. You look for some kind of proof that the world loves you as you deserve. You crave that the world honor you. Alas, too often the world forgets to respect itself.
Lift your own spirits. No longer believe that you are short-changed. Respect your own worth. Don't starve for greater legions of love. Grow love from the High Heavens. Love is true humility.
Release the idea that you are somehow deprived. Instead, be a blessing to all, including yourself. Love yourself from the inside out. Bless all. Be bountiful and feed the hungry whose spirits are wanting. You are not the only one hurting.
Raise the spirits of all those who know no better than to lay low. Lay down your heart, Beloved, and raise the hearts of all.
Life needs no agitators.
Would that the world treat you right so that courtesy would be constant. Share your love and not so much fire with fire. Your heart can lie down on behalf of all who require more love than the world seems to bestow.
Beloved, acknowledge all others as you do seek to be acknowledged.
There is also Greatness in the world. What is Greatness but Great Humility? What is Great Humility but service? For example, Nelson Mandela served in prison with the beautifulness of his soul. And did not his soul know enough to bow down to humility rather than to blaze with pride? Mandela bent his knee.
In so doing, he lifted his compassion to new heights. He nurtured his love. As he bent his knee, My honor in this simple man grew at its own rate.
Mandela honored those in all humility who seemed not to honor him. Mandela's humility is what made him great. On My behalf, he showed you how to manage the shores on Earth.
Hail to the world. Hail to the world and raise the world high. Is not peace, love, and honor for all hearts?
Spread the blanket of peace for all to walk on. Why not you? Why not you show the world how to raise hearts high amid burnt ashes? This is how to become free and to give Me honor. Lay down your arms by holding up the flag of peace.
Do not think of this as sacrifice. Rather, you give yourself great honor and simplicity. You do this for Me and for the world.
This is your way to Me. Most certainly, anger is not the way to Me.
To forgive means to give goodness to a seeming other ahead of time. Absolutely, you know better than to throw stones. Not on My behalf are you a spitfire.
If you want to find your way Home, complain not to yourself – not to yourself nor to anyone. Create the world you choose to live in. Try it My way. Kindly follow Me, so say I.
If time did exist, put time to good use at My behest. This is how to bless the world. Be done with anger from your wounded heart. Uplift the world.
» Source » Channel: Gloria Wendroff


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Where We've Worked
We've worked throughout the UK and also in France, Holland, Finland, Germany and Denmark.
We've supplied goods destined for Singapore, Finland, Norway (twice – different clients), Belgium, France, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, India, Menorca, Sweden, Benin, Senegal, Moscow and some unknown places.
We've quoted for work in Ukrainia, Ethiopia (twice!), Lebanon, Japan, Greece, Russia and some I've forgotten!
Some of our overseas reference jobs are:-
Hilton Hotel, Düsseldorf – Germany.
Parc Eurodisney, near Paris, France.
Several newbuilt ships at yards in Helsinki, Rauma and Turku (Finland)
Numerous bars throughout the Netherlands, for instance Groningen, Amsterdam (x3), Helmond, Tilburg, Breda (x2), Enschede and Hillegom.
Also a number of other fine projects that (unfortunately) client confidentiality prevents us from naming.
We will be happy to price your project, whether it's next door, 20, 200 or 2000 miles away!
Some places in Yorkshire;- Ossett, (yes it really is a place), also Wakefield, Filey, Dewsbury, Leeds, Bradford, Castleford, Bridlington, Batley, Wetherby, Harrogate, York, Ripon, Thirsk, Ilkley, Skipton, Knaresborough, Huddersfield, Holmfirth, Doncaster, Sheffield, Barnsley, Normanton, Pontefract, Hull, Horbury, Shipley, Baildon, Beverley, Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge, Scarborough, Whitby, Selby.
Did you know the longest place name in Yorkshire is "Sutton under Whitestone Cliff"? We've also worked there!
Some of our (very many) UK reference jobs are;-
|Marriott Leeds
|Garfunkels Cambridge
|Scandic Crown Gatwick
|Garfunkels Gatwick
|Grosvenor Chester,
|Garfunkels Heathrow
|Royal Victoria Sheffield
|Bibi's Leeds
|Copthorne Slough
|Est Est Est Ealing
|Holiday Inn Glasgow
|Est Est Est Loughborough
|Manor Broadway
|MacDonalds Sheffield
|Royal Barrow
|Chicago Rock Cafe Nuneaton
|Weetwood Hall Leeds and many others
|Chicago Rock Cafe Braintree
|Town Halls
|Buckingham Palace
|Bishops Palace York
|Kensington Palace
|Huddersfield & others
If you want to know WHO we work for, that is confidential and we really would be daft to tell!


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Archive | February 2018
Over the past few weeks, birds have been serenading us with a chorus of songs. More often than not, we never catch a glimpse of the songsters that are filling the air with their pleasing notes. This can be frustrating if we cannot identify birds by their songs and calls.
Learning to identify the vocalizations of birds can seem impossible when you consider Georgia is home to hundreds of species of birds. For many, the easiest way to begin learning bird songs and calls is to translate these sounds into words.
If you are interested in trying this technique, here is a short list of translations you might find helpful.
Northern Cardinal – cheer, cheer, cheer; purty, purty, purty or
what-cheer, what-cheer, what-cheer
Eastern Bluebird – cheer, cheerful, charmer
Eastern Towhee – drink-your-teeee or tow-whee
Tufted Titmouse – peter, peter, peter
In Georgia, bluebirds will begin nesting as early as late February. However, throughout most of the state, bluebirds typically do not initiate nesting until March.
Bluebird expert Ron Lee has recorded bluebirds nesting on his property located just south of Atlanta in Henry County as early as the second week in March.
It is obvious; if you have been planning to put up a bluebird box or two, do not delay any longer.
Each year I eagerly await spotting my first butterfly of the year. Living in Middle Georgia my first butterfly sighting usually occurs in February. This year the big event took place February
The first butterfly I saw was a sleepy orange. This was not surprising as the sleepy orange is one of the most common butterflies seen in my Middle Georgia backyard. Unlike most other species, some adult sleepy oranges overwinter as adults. On warm winter days they will emerge and fly about only to return to a safe, dry place once the temperatures drop.
On the day I saw the butterfly, temperatures were in the 70s and it felt more like spring than winter.
This sleepy orange looked somewhat different from the last one I saw last fall. The undersides of the hindwings of those butterflies were bright yellow with brown markings. In contrast, the butterfly I saw was the winter form of the sleepy orange; its underwings were tan.
With warm temperatures forecast for at least the next week or so, coupled with the fact the sleepy orange can be seen throughout much of the state throughout the year, one might just show up in your backyard in the near future.
Most Georgia homeowners are not fans of greenbrier. Greenbrier vines constantly try to smother our shrubs, trees, and gardens. Whenever we get near them, their thorny vines seemly try to leap out and snag our clothing or prick our skin. However, would you belief this menacing native vine is a source of winter food for backyard birds? It is true.
Greenbrier's shiny dark berries are gobbled up by more than 40 species of songbirds including backyard favorites such as the hermit thrush, American robin, northern flicker, northern mockingbird, gray catbird, northern cardinal, and sparrows.
You have probably noticed some of the birds that feed in your backyard rarely dine above ground. They seem perfectly content to feed on the seeds tossed or scratched out of elevated feeders. These birds are part of the backyard cleanup crew. One of my favorite members of this the crew is the eastern towhee. The eastern towhee is a bird that spends much of its life close to terra firma. During the winter, the towhees that inhabit my yard can routinely be heard uttering their familiar "towhee" or "joree" call from the thick shrubs that border the north and south sides of my property. Even then, the birds are calling within less than ten feet of the earth.
While quietly walking about my yard in winter, I often hear them scratching through the leaf litter that accumulates beneath the shrubs. At times, I have been lucky enough to witness this fascinating behavior as they searched for seeds hidden beneath the leaves. It is truly amazing how much energy the birds put into this activity. If you see it, you will be surprised how high and far they can toss dead leaves.
During the winter seeds, berries and other plant material comprise 80 percent of their diet. Most of these seeds are found away from our feeders. These foods include loblolly pine and sweetgum seeds, acorns, yaupon, red cedar, honeysuckle, waxmyrtle, and yaupon berries, as well as the meats of pecans and hickory nuts.
Beneath my feeders, in addition to white millet and sunflower seeds, eastern towhees also dine on a variety of seeds including corn, canary and thistle seed.
Since eastern towhees are ground feeders, it is important that we keep the hulls and seeds that accumulate beneath our feeders from becoming contaminated with fungi and bacteria. Each year untold numbers of birds that frequent bird feeding areas die from eating contaminated seeds. If you regularly remove large accumulations of seeds and hulls and toss them into the garbage, you will be helping keep your yard disease free and ensuring towhees and other members of the cleanup crew will be eating healthy foods.
One of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to be a citizen scientist is to take part in the annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC).
Participation in the count is free and does not require you to leave home or take a lot of time away from your hectic schedule. In fact, you do not even need to be an expert bird to help. In addition, if that is not enough, this is something you can do with your entire family.
This year the count will be held Friday, February 16 through Monday, February 19.
The count is the brainchild of the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. The survey was originally designed to provide biologists with valuable information regarding the status of more than 600 species of birds that winter in North America.
Five years ago, the GBBC went global. As such, in 2017 214,018 citizen scientists from more than 140 countries took part in the count. This army of birders spotted 5,940 species of birds. Some 671 species were seen in the United States alone. A total of 210 species were counted in Georgia.
If you would like to join the growing numbers of folks taking part in the GBBC, the first thing you need to do is take a gander at the GBBC website online (birdcount.org). There you will find details as to how you can sign up for the event as well as the procedures you need to follow.
Next, select an area(s) you wish to survey. Many people simply count the birds they see in their yards. Others tally the birds found in their neighborhood, city, park, or county. Then on the day of the count, you spend as little as 15 minutes counting the birds you see. If cannot identify everything you spot, simply tally those you can. A count can be held once or on each day of the count period. After each count is completed, you go online and enter your data. That is all there is to it.
I hope you do take part this year. Your data will provide valuable data that will used by biologists to better understand the distribution and status of the birds with whom we share the world.
For some reason, I have heard more folks complain they are having a tough time attracting birds to their feeders than I have in years. If you are in this camp, here is a tip that sometimes solves the problem. For reasons we do not understand, white bread has the ability to attract birds when nothing else will. It is particularly effective in luring birds to brand new feeders.
The birds don't seem to care if the bread is fresh and stale, they will eat both. If you try to feed them brown bread, though, you quickly learn feeder birds much prefer white bread.
I can remember the time when feeding bread was frowned upon because it was considered a poor source of nutrition. Nowadays since the grocery store shelves are stocked with enriched bread, I do not hear these warnings anymore.
The ideal way to feed bread to your feathered guests is to break it up into small pieces. These pieces can be placed on feeding tables and trays or simply scattered on the ground.
One of the neat things about bread is most of the birds that visit our feeders will eat bread. In addition, it is even consumed by birds we rarely see at our feeders such as hermit thrushes.
As is usually the case, I cannot offer you a 100% guarantee this solution will work for you. However, it has been my experience it works more often than not. Give it a try, what have you have to lose?


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30 December 2010
Kuriositas - The Top Ten of 2010
It's an answer with a question mark (thanks Duran Duran) to be frank. Some articles I expected to do well did just that (hurrah and shots of Sailor Jerry all round!). Others (on which I spent many hours) sank without a trace. Then there were some which I expected to get a handful of hits which went on to inexplicable nettie hugeness. So, here is the Kuriositas Top Ten story of 2010. The posts are in descending order of the number of hits they received up to the time of this going live. If you would like to see the original posts, click on the titles below.
10 - I Am Borg: The World's First Officially Recognized Cyborg
In his second year at the college he attended a cybernetics lecture given by Adam Montandon, who was a student at Plymouth University. After introducing himself to Montandon and explaining his condition the pair started to work on what became known as the eyeborg project.
The popularity of this post came completely out of the blue. All in all it received..
54,428 Pageviews
This was a surprise hit, but on reflection perhaps not that surprising. I like to rummage around Vimeo (everyone has to have a hobby) and one day I came across this gem which had received next to now views. It tells a familiar story which resonated with a lot of Kuriositas' readers. Created by teenage animator Alex Heller this remarkable piece of animation really captured the imagination of many. A day or so after Kuriositas highlighted it, the animation hit the blogosphere with a vengeance, garnering Ms Heller a lot of new fans from around the world.
55,138 Pageviews
8 - Hakone - Japan's Amazing Open Air Museum
74,174 Pageviews
So far no particular trend. However, the Hakone museum post is one of several museums I wrote about this year. Although this is the only one featured in the Top Ten, the others posts did well too...
They Ajanta caves lay undisturbed for hundreds of years. Then, in April 1819, during the time of the British Raj, an officer with the unassuming name of John Smith came rediscovered a doorway to one of the temples. He had been hunting tiger – something of which many would disapprove today but his next step was disrespectful in the extreme. He vandalised one of the walls with his name and the date, something which is still visible today.
Now, this does begin a trend. You will notice that there are no less than five places featured in the top ten (six if you count Hakone Museum). Although I had no real intention to start a travel blog, these are the posts that have done very well. However, it should be pointed out that these places mostly have something quite bizarre going on, geologically or architecturally. Still, Ajanta has still not quite made it over the 100K mark, coming in at...
97,187 Pageviews
Although this wonderful short movie perplexed people as much as it gave them pleasure it turned out to be an unexpected hit for the site. Again it was found as a result of my incessant rummaging through Vimeo. It also goes to show that you do not have to spend weeks and weeks preparing posts to get a very healthy amount of hits.
118,776 Pageviews
Matamata in New Zealand was the place chosen to film the Hobbiton scenes of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy of movies. After the film was finished the farm upon which the Hobbit village was created asked if some of the hobbit homes could remain to serve as an additional tourist attraction to the area.
I wrote this post when I discovered that the sheep had effectively taken over the site. As a fairly outraged LoTR fan(atic) I simply had to point this out to the world! You understand, surely? Some people did - the post received
130,054 Pageviews
4 - Fly Geyser - Not Quite Out of This World
This is a recent post and is still doing the business (as it were) so I fully expect the hits to go higher. However, I think people liked this post because the geyser is on private land and very hard to get to - plus not many photographers have taken pictures of it. I had to get special permission from a number of Flickr members to reproduce their pictures. It is something worth doing if you cannot find Creative Commons pictures. A polite email requesting permission can obviously result in a negative reply but often photographers are happy for some of their images to be used (and you will have to be very specific) if you link to their website (the power of backlinks!).
130,553 Pageviews
3 - The Mysterious Moeraki Boulders
This was a surprise hit. The Moeraki boulders are featured on many sites on the internet and so my expectations were not high in terms of hits. However, just after I first started Kuriositas, a friend suggested that I should have called the site Sh*t That I Like as I was blithely posting non-commercial articles because the subject matter gave me pleasure rather than in the expectation of a zillion hits. It is something I still keep in mind. If I like something, then perhaps there are others who will too.
Of course, the spectacular images help too. I am not precious about my writing - I am never going to be the next Dickens or Shakespeare (alas, alack and so on) but I do realise that our culture (locally and globally) is becoming more visual by the hour. The photographs I use are very carefully selected for maximum visual impact. Sometimes it pays off.
237,822 Pageviews
2 - The Lady and the Reaper
An old lady is nearing the end of her days and she longs to be with the husband she has lost. So, when death pays her a visit on night in the form of a rather comical Grim Reaper then she touches his extended hand without fear. Only, she has not considered that a meddlling doctor on our side of the great divide will decide that she must be resuscitated .
Again, this post surprised me. Again, it was just an animation I knew and adored. Share what you like and your enthusiasm for it and the returns can astonish (not to mention bewilder). Well, there is a new word. When something does better than you expect, you are necessarily bestonished.
240,071 Pageviews
1 - Lofoten -Arctic Circle Anomaly
I almost did not write about Lofoten. I wasn't sure whether people would want to read about a place which is so far off the beaten track. However, I then remembered that hits are not why I write - I write on the subject of things that have drawn my attention - and this place most certainly did that. As it happened I am glad I followed my instincts. The post I almost didn't write got the most hits for a single article since the blog started.
358,640 Pageviews
Other Stats and Stuff
The page tabs at the top of the site were something that I took a while to implement (sheer laziness, I guess). I should have done it earlier. The animation tab on its own has had 67,310 Pageviews. OK, that's the top hitting page tab but it made the time and effort worthwhile. I just wish I could get someone else to update them!
Top Referring Sites
So, this is where the hits come from. I am not going to include percentages or numbers here but these are the top ten sites for Kuriositas (with the biggest referer first).
- Stumbleupon: some I submit myself. Very nice SU users do the rest (and those posts submitted by others have been the big hitters. I sometimes have to stop myself from doing it and wait for others to discover them. I am very impatient and this is something I have to work on!).
- Reddit - very much as above. Those posts submitted by Redditors I do not know do significantly better than those I submit myself.
- LinkWithin (the links to other articles on the site at the bottom of each post). Nice feature - and worthwhile setting up, self evidently. Also shows thatpeople are willing to explore a site's content if it is put on a plate for them.
- Meneame: As far as I can see this is a Spanish version of Reddit/Digg. I have no idea who submits links from Kuriositas to Meneame but my love for them is eternal.
- Terra: Another Spanish site. This is a huge magazine type site and Kuriositas posts have been included occasionally on their best of the web section.
- Google: Never underestimate the search engines. I take a lot of time tagging my posts correctly. Nice bots!
- Facebook: Most of the big bloggers I talk to (whose daily hits are about what I get in a year!) are saying that the social media site is the way forward. This is the first year for many that FB has appeared in their top ten and it is a definite upward trend. So, start up a FB page!
- Wykop: A Polish site very much like Digg or Reddit. Dzien dobry, dziekuje!
- Notcot: An excellent links based arts site - has featured Kuriositas about a dozen times this year.
- Neatorama: One of the consistently best magazine style uber blogs of the internet
This is something of a surprise to me as I had no idea that my audience was so largely US based! Although the other countries' hits number in the tens of thousands when looked at as a percentage it really puts things in to perspective!
- US - 72% (gasp)
- Canada - 8%
- Spain - 7%
- United Kingdom - 7%
- Australia - 2%
- Germany - 2%
- Poland - 1%
- Mexico - 1%
- Netherlands - 0.3%
- Ireland - 0.3%
So a great big thank you to all the readers of Kuriositas but particularly to our friends in the US.
You are probably bored now. I must say I can feel a creeping ennui here myself. So, end of post!
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The Hangover (2009)
By this point, I've seen enough let's-go-to-Vegas-for-one-last-fling comedies until they are practically coming out my ears. The strains of going to Sin City for a hedonistic bacchanal bachelor party has some naughty allure but it's been done so many times that it has become a cliché wrapped inside of itself. Nothing ever goes as planned. Vegas is promoted as such a hotbed of sin and vice, yet it's so regulated and organized that the reckless nature of our heroes comes from outside disasters. Yes, someone can get hammered, lose all their money at the craps table and then end up marrying a hooker at The Chapel O' Love who will refuse to get an annulment, but it's not really the fault of Vegas being a modern-day Sodom and Gomorrah. These things happen cuz peeple be stoopid. They could happen anywhere. Vegas just happens to have a rep. But this particular set of scenerios has been done so many times that they are as telegraphed as a bus schedule.
That's a nice way of saying, I didn't walk into The Hangover last Tuesday morning with a heart full of enthusiasm. This is the latest from Todd Phillips, the mind behind Frat House, Road Trip and Old School; all movies that I walked away from with relative indifference.
To my surprise, this time he got it absolutely right. The movie turns out to be one of the nicest surprises of the year. It's very funny. It's clever. It offers a premise that we care about. It offers a premise that is reasonably plausible. And again, it's very funny.
What is different about The Hangover is that it takes the Vegas-romp scenario in an intriguing direction, setting it up like a mystery that is solved piece by piece. Our quartet of heroes arrive in Vegas from L.A. for a bachelor party thrown for their buddy Doug (Justin Bartha), but they're not exactly party animals. They're un-extraordinary schmoes who have spent more time thinking about cutting loose than actually doing it. It's almost like they've seen all those let's-go-to-Vegas-for-one-last-fling comedies and decided to give it a try.
The leader of the group is Phil (Bradley Cooper), a good-looking Junior High School teacher who is married with kids, but apparently misses the old days. There's Stu (Ed Helms), a dork-ish square who lives with a hate-spewing girlfriend who treats him like a doormat. And there's Alan (Zach Galifianakis). Alan is . . . well, I dunno. He is Doug's block stupid brother-in-law-to-be whose personality is so off-kilter that you're not sure if he is suffering a mental disorder or maybe he stepped out of a cartoon. When the gang arrives at Caesars Palace, he asks the check in girl, "Did Caesar live here?"
The movie's first 20 minutes are, I will confess, kind of dull. It's all set-up and nothing that happens is all that memorable, but then the plot kicks in. The gang gathers on the roof of their hotel for a final toast and then . . . . well, from there it's all a big blank. The guys wake up the next morning in a trashed $4,000-a-night hotel room and can't remember a thing. Something obviously happened the night before but the evidence doesn't offer connective clues: There's a baby in the cabinet. There's a tiger in the bathroom. There's a chicken running around. Stu is missing one of his incisors. Alan has his belly button pierced. And when they call for their car, the valet brings around a police car. Oh yeah, and Doug is missing.
The rest of the movie follows the same pattern of Martin Scorsese's underappreciated After Hours wherein the insanity of the night comes into focus. The mission becomes an all-consuming investigation as the remaining trio try and gather clues to their activities the previous night in an effort to locate their friend and (literally) get him to the church on time. What ensues in a comic nightmare in which the boys run into one damned thing after another – a cosmic punishment, perhaps, for their hedonism.
What comes of these punishments are the meat of the story so I'll be as vague as I can. There's a wedding chapel, a naked Asian man with a crowbar, a mean-spirited emergency room tech whose bedside manner could use some fine-tuning, a police taser lesson, and a run in with Mike Tyson. The greatness of The Hangover is the way in which it starts slow and ordinary and then builds its story brick by brick and actually gets funnier as it goes along. That's a nice contrast when you consider that most comedies of this sort do just the opposite – they start off with promise but run out of gas fairly early on.
Plus, actually care what is going on. The movie has a raunchy side but it's not front and center. Phillips wants this story to build so that the comedy comes from that and not trying for gross-out gags. Plus, we care about these guys. They are played by actors that I am unfamiliar with. We like them, particularly Stu whose a successful dentist but is on the cusp of marrying a woman who will suck out his life force. Ed Helms plays him as the put-upon dork who needs this weekend in Vegas to break out of his neurotic state of denial. Bradley Cooper, as Phil, is offered the kind of role that promises great things to come – he's a heartthrob in the making. And Galifianakis? I'm not 100% sure what to make of him. He seems so weird that he almost seems to have been flown in from another movie. He says and does things that no human being on Earth would ever do and I was perplexed as to whether it's a stand-out or a draw back.
The characters aren't fleshed out, though to do care about them. They're closer to types than to flesh and blood, and I think that's the film's one missing element. In order for this film to tip over into greatness the guys needed just a touch more humanity, just a little bit more of the old El Corazon and I think the comedy could be just as heartfelt as it is funny.
Still, I'll be thinking about this movie when it's imitators are just going through the motions. I'll be thinking about the great mystery game it lays out. I'll be thinking about how they solved it. I'll still be wondering why there was a chicken in the room. No one ever figured that one out.


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NORTH LITTLE ROCK – Thank you! There is nothing like a heartfelt "thank you." It warms the heart, and it lets individuals know that they're doing a good job and are appreciated for the work being done. However, it's not uncommon for us to overlook the "thank you" simply because we don't think about it or we begin to take for granted the person doing the work. This is why I'm so grateful to the Arkansas Baptist State Convention for taking the time and effort to highlight during October how important it is to thank those who have taken on the responsibility of leading our churches across Arkansas.
Perhaps you've never thought about it, but the truth is ministry can be lonely and thankless at times. It's understood that to do ministry we are encouraged to give ourselves away, and for most of us the work itself is the reward. We know that it's not about getting recognition for work we are called to do. We also know that most of what we do will never be seen by anyone, and we are content in knowing that God knows.
That being said, I would like to remind all of us that the men and women who have answered God's call to ministry deserve a heartfelt "thank you."
Thank them for giving up precious family time to spend time with members of their local congregations – for the time and effort spent strategizing on how to grow the church and win the lost, visiting people in the hospital, preparing to teach and preach, working with deacons and other leaders in the church, recruiting volunteers, dealing with church finances, counseling those in need, working with our children and youth, casting vision, and then leading in getting it done.
For all of these things and more please remember to say, "Thank you," to those who have answered God's call to serve local Arkansas churches.
Mark M. Dewbre is administrative pastor at Park Hill Baptist Church, North Little Rock.
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Travel: japanese gardens in the monsoons, ft worth
Have you ever experienced the Japanese Gardens in the rain when the green turns even greener by the touch of water? Here is a photo tour to give you an idea.
Within the Botanical garden of Ft. Worth, lies the 7 acres of enchanting Japanese Gardens. Designed by Kingsley Wu the gardens opened in 1976. A greater part of the plants and construction materials were donated by Ft. Worth's sister city Nagaoka, Japan.
This is the Suzuki garden, designed by Shigeichi Suzuki - a landscape architect from Nagaoka.
The garden is filled with ornate Japanese architectural elements brought in all the way from Japan.
A system of ponds lies in the heart of the garden which are surrounded by hills and enclosed by interconnected paths that weave through the garden with the addition of pavilions, decks, and bridges.
This is the tea garden with a floating viewing verandah.
Small waterfalls are placed carefully throughout the landscape for that calming trickling effect of water.
The gardens are even more beautiful in Autumn.
The gardens host two annual events - Spring Festival and Fall Festival.
There is a path just to the level of the water right by the little water fall in this image.
It is designed in the tradition of the Edo-period [1600-1868] stroll gardens.


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The Bucks County Commissioners have declared a disaster emergency in response to the widespread damage and flooding brought by the remnants of Ida.
Between 3 p.m. and midnight Wednesday, the powerful storm dumped 4 to 8 inches of rain countywide, and more than 10 inches in some places. The National Weather Service (NWS) Thursday afternoon confirmed the storm produced three EF-1 tornadoes in Bucks County, one each in Buckingham Township, Bristol Borough and Upper Makefield Township.
First responders conducted numerous water rescues throughout the night and into Thursday. More than 2,000 emergency calls were placed to Bucks County 911 from 3 p.m. Wednesday through 10 a.m. Thursday morning. More than 3,000 non-emergency calls were made during the same period.
"This is catastrophic," said Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo. "If it wasn't for our emergency crews, the devastation would have been worse."
One death has been confirmed in the storm's wake. The death in Milford Township was being investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Extensive roadway damage has been reported.
PHOTO: The covered bridge on Walnut Street in Perkasie was damaged Wednesday when remnants of Hurricane Ida brought high winds, heavy rains and possible tornadoes to Bucks County. Photo provided courtesy of the Perkasie Historical Society.
Though the rain has moved on, the danger from flooding in some communities is not over, especially along Neshaminy Creek and the Delaware River.
NWS predicted the river would crest at 15 feet between 6 and 8 p.m. in the area of New Hope. About 9 p.m., the river was expected to crest at 18 feet in Frenchtown, and at 26 feet in Riegelsville. Follow instructions from local authorities.
"The Delaware River and Neshaminy Creek are areas of concern," said Commissioner Bob Harvie. "If you need to, please move to higher ground."
Residents are asked to avoid travel except in emergencies. Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Doing so risks not just your own life, but the lives of first responders who come to your rescue.
Bucks County Emergency Management continues to monitor the situation along with partners from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).
In addition, the county has received outreach from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the White House.
"We want you to know your needs are being heard," said Commissioners' Chair Diane Ellis-Marseglia said. "This event is not over."
Anyone in need of shelter after Thursday's storms can contact the American Red Cross for assistance at 1-800-733-2767 (select option four).
To receive emergency alerts from the county, sign up for Ready Bucks.
Updates are available on the Hurricane Ida page. Residents are also encouraged to fill out and submit the Damage Assessment Form for any property damage to their home or business.
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If you pay the utility directly for your heat, the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) cannot turn off your service until it has tried to determine if a serious problem with health or safety would result because of the service disconnection. The BPU will try to contact you by telephone or in person at least 72 hours before service turn-off is scheduled. The BPU will try to contact you during business hours, and again at the time of your disconnection. If the utility finds that service disconnection might cause serious harm to your health or safety, it must ask the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to investigate and the utility must continue service for at least 15 business days.
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We welcome any residents of our parish or those who have qualifying connections who would like to hold their wedding at St Stephen's.
If you'd like to be married in the church, the first step is to ring the church office to check the church is free on the date you have in mind.
We'll first make sure you're eligible to marry in St Stephen's.
We'll then invite you to a brief meeting to book the church and go over some basic details.
Later on you'll also be invited on a marriage preparation course, the aim of which is to give all couples married at St Stephen's a good foundation for a lasting marriage.
After this you'll need to attend two further meetings with a member of our clergy team. The first to sort out songs, readings, banns, organist, etc. and the second to discuss the service itself.
The week before your wedding you'll normally attend a rehearsal at the church. If you're getting married in a registry office or abroad and would like a service of prayer and dedication to follow the ceremony, this can be arranged. The procedure is much the same as for weddings, except you won't need to arrange banns.
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