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text: The Pearly Parakeet is found locally in north central Brazil in Pará and Maranhão. These beautiful parrots are green with a dark brown head, mottled buff nape and ear-coverts, blue-green cheeks, have buff scaling on the mid-breast and a blue-green suffusion on the flanks and thighs. These birds generally inhabitant humid terra firme forest, forest edge and second growth, but at times can be found in clearings adjacent to forest. Although fairly tolerant of human disturbance, Pearly Parakeets have suffered serious habitat loss in parts of their range, and the race coerulescens is thought to be approaching extinction.

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- The front door
- Other doors inside your home
- Door accessories (handles, chains and letterbox)
- Locks
- House Number/name signs outside your home
- The bell or knocker
- Window handles and latches
- Cabinet handles and knobs
- Hinges and stays
- Hanging Plants
Adding Some Style with Different Handles and Other Accessories
I would first start with the front door and the other doors in your home, as these are the most noticeable parts and also the ones that you can do the most with. Starting with the front door, you could add a stylish bell and letterbox to the outside, as well as perhaps some chrome or brass numbers too, and this will add some elegance which people will notice immediately. Of course it is important not to overdo the front door, so I would simply stick with a few items like this.
Moving inside you can add some style to the doors with a range of different handle or knob styles, and for the widest range it is worthwhile checking out what specialist stores, like the Handle Store, have in stock, and this will give you the best options. Many shops like this will also carry more accessory type items for your home ,which will really improve its overall look and help turn it from a house into a home. These are often overlooked interior design features that can really make the difference, so they are certainly worthwhile investing in and there are a range of different materials and styles that you can go for too, which means that you should be able to find items in tune with the rest of the style of your house.
This posting was brought to you by Jonny, a freelance writer with a passion for homes, interior design and gardens. He writes for a number of different online publications on a variety of topics, but particularly for home and interior design blogs.


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Welcome to our Breakfast meetings at Norway Inn with our ambassador Gareth Looker. We will meet on the second Friday of each month. The meeting will begin at 8am and catering is totally your choice so you can join us for networking while you enjoy a full breakfast or simply have a tea or coffee.
At this meeting you will meet business owners from Penzance to Bodmin area. The meeting are run in a relaxed atmosphere and all persons in attendance are asked to join in with learning ways we can support each other in business and contacts. Come wrap up your week and make great new partnerships.
Make sure to bring a handful of business cards and we will see you at the meeting.


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Every time I save a file recently there's a better chance something went wrong than not. I can't have any long-term projects because even if the file saved correctly the first time, if I save it again, something goes wrong. I'm mainly saving gif file projects, like I usually would and have in the past, this is the first time I've had this problem so many times in a row. It started a few days ago.
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In 2011, the Metcalf Foundation released a report focused on the state of urban agriculture in Toronto. The report found that urban agriculture activities in Toronto were mostly invisible and confined to private backyards and rooftops, or in small community gardens used for personal consumption. Larger urban farms near the edges of the city often grew food for other markets. Despite this, Toronto possessed the potential to develop urban agriculture to adequately address demand for fresh, locally grown food. Many have been calling for changes to be made to Ontario's food system over the past few years, to foster a system that is more sustainable, cooperative, and responds to the needs of everyone, including low-income and marginalized populations in urban society.
Since that report, a number of community approaches to urban agriculture have been established in Toronto. One such project is an innovative pilot program called the Co-op Credit Program that began in Parkdale in 2013. The Co-op Cred Program is operated by the Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre (PARC), the West End Food Co-op (WEFC), and a local charity called Greenest City. The project hires PARC members and teaches them to care for vegetables and herbs in a garden located in Dunn Parkette in Parkdale. All of the workers are low-income earners and many are recovering from problems such as mental illness and addiction. In exchange for their work, they earn credits that can be used at the WEFC or the Sorauren Farmer's Market to buy locally grown, healthy food that they typically are unable to afford. Since they are paid in credits instead of cash, it does not affect their social assistance paycheques. The vegetables grown in the garden are donated to the Parkdale Community Food Bank.
The Co-op Cred Program uses an alternative currency to improve access to food for low-income people while providing training and employment. Each participant works a three-hour shift, once per week, and earns about $13 per hour in credits. The results of the pilot project have been transformational. In the 2014 season, participants have grown and donated enough vegetables to the food bank to feed 50 people every week. Many of the participants used to frequent the food bank regularly, but with the credits they now earn, no longer have to rely on it for assistance. Participant Eugene Hennie said he hasn't visited the food bank in 18 months since participating in the Co-op Cred Program. With improved access to fresher, healthier food, many participants say that they also feel better and more energetic.
The Co-op Cred Program has improved food security and health, and also provided an opportunity for low-income workers in the Parkdale community to learn new skills. It has also allowed people who have often relied on social assistance to gain a sense of self-sufficiency and independence. Eugene Hennie says that the program has done wonders for his self-esteem. Prior to joining the program, he spent many years homeless and fighting addiction in Parkdale. The experience of working in the program has given him the confidence to think about the future and apply for courses at a nearby college. He is just one of several people who have benefitted from the project. It remains unclear when the pilot project will wind up, but it is clear that the program could be easily replicated in many communities with lasting, long-term benefits.
Find out more about urban agriculture in Toronto through the Metcalf Foundation, or follow Parc, the West End Food Co-op and Greenest City on Twitter. Photos from Parkdale Community Economies and the Dandy Horse Magazine blog.


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just a update on my marbled crayfish. My set up is about a year to year and a half old. I believe im running out of space in the tank already. The babies from my 1st batch are having babies already. I do plan on feeding them to my Tilapia. even though I've created a lot of hiding places. It just seems like the tank is already overburdened. Even if I get rid of 50 marbled crayfish within six months I'll have double that again. I just use PVC pipe and half-inch and three-quarter inch copper pipe for the marbled crayfish to hide.
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10 Best Health Insurance Companies In UK
1.BUPA Health Insurance:
BUPA Health Insurance is one of the largest health insurance companies in UK. It provides full extensive cover for all the medical expenses that includes:
Full Cancer treatment
Affiliated with more than 400 accredited Hospitals
Heart patient's treatment
24 hours information and guidance services
Other incurring medical expenses
2.AVIVA Health Insurance:
AVIVA insurance company is the 6th largest insurance company in the world and has over 53 millions customers in 28 countries. Their health insurance company AVIVA Health Insurance is recognized as one of the leading health insurance company in UK. They offer the covering of all the type of medical expenses from treatment, hospital, medicines and others.
3.AXA PPP Healthcare:
AXA insurance company is one of the leading insurance companies in Europe and in UK. They provide health, life and different forms of other insurance. Their AXA PPP healthcare department is known as one of the best health insurance companies in UK. They provide all the type of treatment to their customers and allow access to the best hospital and specialists.
4.Medicare International:
Medicare International offers you full cover of chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and comprehensive cover of little checkups like X-rays, medications, general visits and specialists fees along with other incurring expenses. With over 20 years of experience they are known as one of the best health insurance company in UK.
5.National Friendly Healthcare:
National Friendly healthcare gives you the choice of any hospital in UK for treatment of different type health issues. They provide comprehensive medical cover for children and adults at fixed affordable premiums. It was voted as one of the best health insurance companies in UK by a leading newspaper.
PruHealth was awarded the Health Insurance Company of the year and several other awards in 2007. After its foundation in 2004 Pruhealth quickly climbed to the rank and established itself as the leading Health Insurance companies in UK.
7.Simply Health:
Simply Health has serving people to afford healthcare for over 130 years. They cover all the expenses of their customers and provide them all the facilities and treatment of different medical issues such as Dental checkup, X-rays, chronic conditions, cancer and other major conditions.
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SAGA health insurance provides you an extensive range of private medical facilities and covers almost all the medical expenses including doctor's fees, treatment fees, Hospital Bills and many other incurring expenses. Therefore it is recognized as one the best health insurance companies in UK.
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This health insurance company provides you the covering of all the expenditure including dental bills, optical bills, consultation fees, medicines, hospital bills, doctor fees and treatment expenses. Helpucover Health Insurance was the recipient of several awards and is known as the leading health insurance companies of UK.
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Making a delicious gluten free pie has never been easier! Simply add butter and water to make a flaky crust perfect for any fruit pie, cream pie, pot pie, tart, or quiche. Makes two 9-inch pie crusts. An employee-owned company. Scrumptious. Easy to prepare. Wheat free. Dairy free. All natural product. You can see our quality. Hi friends, I am so excited to share our gluten free pie crust mix with you! It is easy as pie to make and works wonderfully with any pie recipe. We make this mix in our gluten free facility and test each batch in our gluten free lab, so you know you're getting a product that is safe and pure. Happy baking! - Bob Moore. Visit our amazing pie page at www.bobsredmil.com/pie for wonderful recipes, instructional videos, fun ideas and easy tips on making perfect pies! Easy as pie! Mix it, chill it, roll it, fill it, bake it. Tested and confirmed gluten free in our quality control laboratory. Product of USA. Pour 1 bag gluten free pie crust mix into a food processor (or bowl) . Add 12 tbsp cold butter and 8 tbsp cold shortening, cut into pieces. If you don't have butter and shortening, use 20 Tbsp of either. Pulse 10 times, 1 second per pulse (if you don't have a food processor, cut in butter and shortening using a pastry blender or two knives, until the mixture resembles coarse sand) . Pour mixture into a bowl. Sprinkle with 6 Tbsp ice water and mix until dough just comes together. Add up to 2 Tbsp more water if needed. Divide dough in half and flatten into discs. Wrap each disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove dough from the refrigerator. Roll dough into a 12-inch circle between two pieces of plastic wrap. Remove top layer of plastic wrap; invert and press dough into a 9-inch pie pan. Remove plastic wrap. For Single Crust Pies: Add filling to pie shell. Trim and flute edges. For Double Crust Pies: Add filling to pie shell. Roll second crust as instructed above. Remove top layer of plastic wrap; invert dough over filled crust. Remove plastic wrap. Trim edges, press together and flute. Brush top crust lightly with milk or egg and sprinkle with 2 tsp sugar (optional) . Cut small slits in top crust. Bake according to your pie recipe's directions. If not baking both crusts, save the extra dough by wrapping in plastic wrap, sealing in a plastic bag and storing in freezer. The day before using the dough, move it to the refrigerator. Remove from bag but keep it wrapped in plastic while defrosting. Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Tapioca Flour, Sugar, Rice Bran, Sea Salt, Xanthan Gum.
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Wayne Musson
ACE-Accelerated Christian EducationAtlanta, GARogers, AR
Wayne Musson has served as an Associate Pastor for thirty-eight of the last forty years. He has been involved in Christian Education ministries as a principal and supervisor/ teacher for much of that time. For the last five years he has been representing Accelerated Christian Education across the country, talking with hundreds of homeschool parents about the importance of an individualized, mastery-based Christian education for their children.
Workshops from Wayne Musson ( may vary by event location )
Meeting Your Child's Need Through Individualization
Who are we to say that all children should learn the same way? God wants each individual to use the strengths and talents He has given them to achieve their special calling in life. Find out how different minds work differently.


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Amaze Me Leader
I was brought in as resident composer for Amaze Me Leader 2018, this entailed writing a piece that involved all the participants in the creation of it and that they could be involved in the performance of it. At the start of the week I introduced the them to 'In C' by Terry Riley, a minimalist work written for an ensemble of any size and instrumentation based on a series of short musical phrases. We discussed the concept and structure behind the piece and how it would form the basis for our own, it also provided an opportunity for the participants to play through a section of the piece using looping software and portable speakers.
Using this format would allow everyone to be involved in the process and ultimately influence the outcome of the piece.
The resulting piece would be made up of 45 individual melodic phrases, one for each of the Amaze Me Leader participants.
Over the course of the week I spoke to each of the participants and asked a series of questions, using their answers as a basis for their musical motifs.
At the end of the week we performed a short version of the piece using 8 virtual instruments and looping software with portable speakers alongside Double Bass, Nyckelharpa and Fiddle.


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Oddbods G0-KARDS (Canceled)
Oddbods Go-Kards a smart and quirky card-powered racing party game.
Oddbods G0-KARDS (Canceled)
Oddbods Go-Kards a smart and quirky card-powered racing party game.
Design Philosophy - This isn't a "family game". This is a game for the whole family. We've designed a game that kids can play with kids, that parents can play with kids, and adults can play with adults. This card-powered racing party game has modular tracks, hand management, Take That tactics and variable player powers. Designed to go from in-the-box to up-and-running in 60 seconds*, it builds up to keep you racing through the night.
*Tested under ideal race conditions. Actual day-to-day performance may vary.
Shipping Information
We just successfully finished the shipping of our first Kickstarter campaign Avertigos South China Sky campaign. It was a tremendously thorough learning experience and we are confident we will do an even better job at fulfilment and communication, this time round.
We will be charging shipping after the Kickstarter concludes based on the actual costs incurred to ship. We will collect this cost via our pledge manager after the campaign ends. We wish to be fair to all our backers as there is no one size fits all when it come to shipping a big game.
We are using a pledge manager for facilitating a smooth fulfilment process so that you as backers stay updated and are responded to promptly. We have faithfully studied and understood the process and got quotations and estimates that allow us to undertake that we will set up friendly shipping options for our backers. Oddbods Go-Kards will ship from various shipment centers in the U.S., Canada, Asia, Europe and Australia so that our backers avoid any delays or extra costs due to customs.
We cannot ship to PO Boxes domestically or internationally. Due to the dimensions of the packages the risk of the package being bounced back to us is too great.
*Singapore backers can self collect their pledges from our offices.
*WE ARE NOT SHIPPING TO:* Antarctica, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, North Korea or to active war zones such as Libya, Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.
Risks and challenges
This is our second Kickstarter campaign, and we want to grow the community of backers, fans and enthusiasts that congregated around Avertigos South China Sky.
Our funding goal for this campaign is strictly to cover the cost of the mold and die making and the minimum order quantities.
We have put up a realistic timetable on production and delivery for this game - which is by May 2019. This accounts for the holiday seasons of New Years and Chinese New Year (For our manufacturing partners in China).
Due to the logistics of international shipping, backers in different regions of the world may receive their rewards at different times.
You can be certain that we will take every possible precaution and care to provide you with this incredible game in a timely manner. We have worked hard to create a game that we are proud to present to the world.
Despite everything, As in anything that requires manufacturing and logistics, there's always the possibility of unexpected delays on matters like production, shipping and customs. While we can't foresee every little issue that may arise, we have put many months into planning and organisation to ensure that the manufacture of Oddbods Go-Kards goes as smoothly as possible.
We guarantee you that this Game has our full attention, with a dedicated team for every process. In the extremely unlikely event that we are unable to deliver the game, we'll refund all pledges. That said, we have no reason to expect that this will occur.
All pledges are binding at the closure of the Oddbods Go-Kards campaign on Kickstarter. After this time, no refunds will be available.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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From Salt Cellars to Sweetmeat Baskets: Dining with Sèvres porcelain in the eighteenth century
Dame Rosalind Savill
Louis XV commissioned his first dinner service from Vincennes/Sèvres in 1751 and most of these ingenious rococo shapes remained in use until the French Revolution. Intended for the savoury and dessert services, and often responding to new dining fashions in France, more than forty forms were invented. The functions of individual pieces at the dining table will be explored, together with models intended for the more intimate spaces of the bedroom and boudoir.
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Today will be a quieter day, leaning in to the spaciousness of the weekend as I lean into a space of family and rest.
I'm finding that my energy determines the type of Examen I engage. The guided audio examens work best when I'm energized and leaning into calm. The written examens fit those times when I feel overstimulated, the mind buzzing with thoughts, and I am able to use the questions to organize my thoughts and put the pieces of my day together. I let my energy guide me to the examen I need.
Now, today I want to bring you a few simple thoughts on silence and sheep.
"In the silence of the heart You speak, and it is there that I will know You and You know me." Words by Audrey Assad, sent to us from my Spiritual Director. This is a beautiful song to hold close this weekend whether our days are filled with activity or quiet and restful. Either way, let our examen time be that moment where we can listen in on the dialog of our souls.
This quiet restful moment brings us to sheep. I recently learned that they can't digest their food unless they are lying down, but the problem is they don't seem to have a natural instinct to lie down. They would rather eat all day. So the shepherd has to regularly make them stop and digest. All they want to do is wander through the meadow chewing the next blade of grass, but this isn't what's best for them. Their bodies aren't able to process the day's nourishment unless they stop.
Sound familiar?
It's the same for us: When we stop to digest our day, our souls are restored. We are nourished by the experiences of our day, given a better understanding of ourselves and others, and can listen to the whispers (or cries) of our soul and Spirit. But if we don't stop we won't be able to take in the nourishment.
So, as you're settling into your examen time tonight, remember that this is a moment of nourishment, of digestion—the pause your soul needs to be refreshed and ready for another day.
Those familiar words from Psalm 23:
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
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Hello world,
If anyone out there can help me with this I would appreciate it.
I have had Spotify on this tablet since day one,had to reset device and now I can not reinstall spotify on this tablet.Tablet is older version,but has always worked.
I did uninstall and reinstall more than once,still nothing.I do have my account through my Face Book page,but will create a new account on my tablet if it means I get the music.
It will let me install Spotify through google play store,but it will not respond when trying to open it on tablet. It asks if I want to close,report or wait after it says installed successfully.The only thing that has ever come up as a reason was this : Error- process.com.android.vending is not responding.
Hope someone out there can help me,I need to have my Music everywhere I go,now I can no longer carry it with me from room to room (Wi-Fi) without the app. on my tablet.
This question is related to my old: Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1,the spotify app. is working fine on my PC through my Face Book account.
Spotify won't run on anthing older than Android OS 4.0.3. What version of android are you running?
Mine is a 4.0.4. Samsung Galaxy Tablet- Honeycomb (I think )
Have been using spotify on it forever.
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Political and Religious Differences in Relationships
Politics of Love: How Do You Make Opposing Views Work?
I've never dated someone with drastically different political views, but I've certainly had major differences of opinion. When I can tell neither of us will budge, I usually file it under "do not ever bring up as long as we both shall love." I doubt that's the best solution for life-long relationships, when you need to understand how someone you love can think that.
Besides choosing a dude who looks like your dad, sharing values is a major criteria when mate shopping. But sometimes people love each other despite political, religious, and moral differences. If that's you, how have you made it work?


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City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Docket #1441
Discussion Topics
Docket #1441
Message and order approving an appropriation of One Hundred Five Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($105,400,000.00) from the Surplus Property Disposition Fund, for the purpose of providing funding for the completion of the City's signature open spaces, the Emerald Necklace and funding to the Boston Housing Authority to support redevelopment of communities at Old Colony in South Boston and Orient Heights in East Boston.
This matter was sponsored by Mayor Martin J. Walsh, and referred to the Committee on October 3, 2018.
NOTICE: The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members. However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.
Public Testimony
Members of the public are cordially invited to attend and testify. If you have not testified at a Council hearing before, please arrive five (5) minutes before the call of the hearing to sign up and become familiar with the hearing format, testimony locations, and sound system. Please bring fifteen (15) copies of any written documentation you wish to present at the hearing.
Written comments may be made part of the record and available to all Councilors by sending them by email, fax or mail to arrive before the hearing. Please use the information below.
Mail Address: Docket #1441, City Council, City Hall, 5th Floor, Boston MA 02201
Fax Number: 617-635-4203 Attn: Michelle A. Goldberg, Docket #1441
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Illusions and Paradoxes Seeing is Believing? – external link
Jessica's visual experience. – life with Jessica.
Jessica's Visual Fields – picture.
Jessica's eyesight as the result of the Tumour.
What are our eye's for?
Very briefly, it may seem a silly question to ask what are our eyes for? However being able to see images or detect light is only part of what we do with our eyes. Seeing is one thing, knowing that we see and what we see is another.
The biggest issue Jessica, and others like her, has is that her eyes do not see images very well anymore, however she is aware of the meaning of the world around her.
Unless our brain knows what to do with the visual input then we may as well be blind! Our eyes are linked straight to our brains so that their sensory input goes directly into our brain where it is processed. Unless our brains are trained from an early age to correctly interpret the world our eyes reflect then none of us will know the meaning of the world around us. Seeing and knowing what we see and its meaning are part of a complex system called Visual perception or Cognitive perception.
Though we have 5 senses it is our sense of sight which seems to do the most to assist us interpret our world – or so we think while we can see. When someone losses any one of their 5 senses those left become more acute to compensate for the loss.
When people lose their sight their other 4 senses take up some of the slack, so to speak, to make up for their lack of vision. This explains why Jessica has extremely good mind maps of the City of Sydney and other places. Vision impaired people make the best use of touch, taste, smell and sound to compensate for their loss of vision or partial loss thereof.
Think about it! If someone was told as a child that the colour green is called blue then what colour are the trees?
I have a wonderful, marvellous wife who lives a full life under extremely difficult circumstances.
Jessica lost her sight as the result of the Pituitary adenoma – a Prolactinoma to be exact.
The tumour, situated on the posterior lobe of the Pituitary gland, grew so that it pressed upon the Optic chiasm and eventually brought about the loss of her sight. Jessica still has some sight in her left eye, though now experiences the condition known as Bilateral Hemianopia. This means that her small percentage of sight is missing its outer visual field due to damage to the Nasal nerve.
Below you will read part of an article from Wikipedia about the Optic chiasm, it will assist you if you make your way to the site to read the definition there.
When Jessica and I first met her loss of vision wasn't immediately obvious. She did not even use her sight stick so as not to draw attention to herself, however I had not known her for very long before I realised that she needed to use the sight stick to prevent herself bumping right up against people and to indicate that there was a problem with her vision.
Over the eight years we have been together her sight has become progressively worse until now she sees with difficulty when she is out and requires the use of a cane with a roller ball to navigate her way around the City and outer suburbs. Due to her frequent seizures it is more often that not necessary for her to be guide by myself or one of the day cares who come to relieve me.
Nevertheless, Jessica makes the maximum use of her remaining vision, she can often find things on the supermarket shelf quicker than I since she knows how to use her bit of vision to scan the shelves progressively until she finds whatever we are looking for.
In the time we have been together we have put a few computers together, Jessica still works from the command prompt and does the maintenance on our computer. She also enjoys her digital camera and takes excellent photos just by pointing and shooting.
She will then work on the photos in our imaging programs, Micrografx and Image Pro 10, to bring them up to scratch and to make Panoramas and stitches which reveal entire vistas such as the coastline in Kiama near to the Blowhole caravan park. You will see some of her pictures once we load the galleries.
It is amazing what people can do to compensate for the loss of one of their senses, sometimes I might believe that my wonderful wife is not visually impaired especially when I see her wielding the electric drill to repair or create something. She cuts my hair and uses the sewing machine and she loves to wash which is not so good since I am the one who has to do the ironing.
Jessica's Visual Fields – picture.
How does it affect daily living?
Hemianopia can cause loss of confidence with doing simple daily tasks. For example: The person may feel unsafe crossing the road or going shopping, Loss of half the visual field will affect many daily tasks including reading, travel and daily living skills.
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In Jessica's case she has her near blindness in her favour, also the experience of having had the condition for some time. In the case of those who acquired the condition recently it will take time for them to reinterpret the world they see and to train themselves to fill in the missing parts of their visual field input.
Knowledge of the topographical arrangement of visual fibres as they travel in the chiasm is of utmost importance to understand the effects of compressive lesions in this portion of the optic pathway. See Wikipedia the free encyclopaedia for a definition
The optic nerves from both eyes meet and cross at the optic chiasm, at the base of the frontal lobe of the brain. At this point the information from both eyes is combined and split according to the field of view. The corresponding halves of the field of view (right and left) are sent to the left and right halves of the brain, respectively (the brain is cross-wired), to be processed. That is, though we might expect the right brain to be responsible for the image from the left eye, and the left brain for the image from the right eye, in fact, the right brain deals with the left half of the field of view, and similarly for the left brain. (Note that the right eye actually perceives part of the left field of view, and vice versa).
Jessica's eyesight as the result of the Tumour.
Bitemporal hemianopia is a specific type of visual disturbance in which sight in the outer half of the visual field of each eye is lost. As a result, the patient retains central vision but loses sight at the edges of his or her vision. This is not always obvious to him or her, even when the damage is quite severe on objective testing, because one tends to focus attention more on objects in the centre of the visual field.
Bitemporal hemianopia is usually caused by a lesion of the pituitary gland, most commonly a benign tumour pressing on the optic chiasm. Because it is the inner (medial) part of the retina which receives light from the outer visual field, this is what is lost when the inner part of the optic nerve is damaged by such a lesion.
Hemianopia signifies a loss of half of the visual field, and bitemporal denotes the two lateral, or temporal, sides of the head. By contrast, homonymous hemianopia signifies that the same half of each visual field is lost, i.e. all vision on the left, or on the right, of the midline. Such a pattern of visual loss is caused by damage to the more distal part of the optic radiation, most commonly by a stroke.
The diagram below shows how loss of vision varies depending upon at which level in the visual l system is damaged, see below for legend.
See 3 of this diagram.
1 = central scotoma secondary to optic neuritis (does not respect the vertical meridian)
2 = Total blindness of the right eye from a complete lesion of the optic nerve
3 = Bitemporal hemianopia from a complete lesion of the optic chiasm
4 = Right nasal hemianopia from a peri chiasmal lesion
5 = Right homonymous hemianopia from a complete left optic tract lesion
6 = Right homonymous superior quadrantanopia caused by partial involvement of the optic radiation in the left temporal lobe (Meyer's loop)
7 = Right homonymous inferior quadrantanopia caused by partial involvement of the optic radiation in the left parietal lobe
8 = Right homonymous hemianopia from a complete lesion of the left optic radiation
9 = Right homonymous hemianopia (with macular sparing) from a posterior cerebral artery occlusion causing ischemia of the calcarine cortex of the occipital lobe
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The Flash & Supergirl | Episode 16: 'Enter Zoom' | 'Fight or Flight'/
Derek and Steve discuss the sixth and third episodes of last week's 'The Flash' and 'Supergirl.' Up first, the podcasting duo tackle Zoom, with new theories and insights on who the masked speedster is and what he's after. Then at 51:44, it's all about Supergirl, her cousin (gasp!) Superman and everything in between, as Kara fights to be relevant and prove she doesn't need the Man of Steel to fight her battles for her - or any man for that matter! Two great outings from two fantastic shows - all in one super-sized episode for your enjoyment!


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Article Wan – Why Oh Why (Killa Riddim) (Prod By Killbeatz)
The Africa-International nifty artiste and producer, Article Wan has finally dropped his version of Killbeatz' "Killa Riddim" and names his version, "Why Oh Why".
Singing on behalf of the ghetto youth, the Ghanaian musician displays a unique vocal skill and a music you can relate to.
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Connor you've been dreaming about this
moment you've been talking about this
moment honestly though does it feel the
way you thought it would yeah it does it
feels beautiful I dreamt this on watch
so clearly so precisely and so
frequently that it has manifested itself
into reality and as we here that's what
I am feeling my talents it's a dream
come true
champions have a dream because that's
how this whole thing starts and they
have a passion for pursuing that vision
of success that they have that will
overcome obstacles get them through the
tough times and carry them to some
spectacular performances throughout
their career the dream is critical
because that's where it starts you know
whatever you want to do in life is
possible and that's been something that
I've been able to realize firsthand the
dream ignites the creative process as
soon as it's in place it's almost like a
bomb goes off and all of these things
are working towards it if you have the
correct mental picture the dream
establishes the forest and then we start
looking for the trees
lets you know where we're going what
direction are we headed you know that's
what the dream gives you
if you take time to realize you know
what what your dream is and what you
really want in life no matter what it is
whether it's sports whether it's in
other fields you have to realize that
there's always work to do and you want
to be the hardest-working person in
whatever you do and you'll put yourself
in position to be successful
champions have a clear plan for success
and for achieving their goals it's not
just a random occurrence where they show
up at a game or a swim meet or some
other event and just get in there and
the talent takes over they have a plan
what is your individual term goal right
now is a 16 year old
what's your long term goal to get to MBA
it's what do you want to be the best
yeah I read somewhere you said you want
a big best defender best shooter best
pad what do you have to improve on
between now and and the NBA and maybe
I'm even stronger um defensively and I'm
shooting the role shooter
as soon as that buzzer sounded your
emotions let loose can you describe what
you're feeling right now
I'll set out a goal to here's when I
came back to bring a championship to the
city I gave everything that I had
I put my heart my blood my sweat my
tears to this day it's like you know I
want to be an Olympic gold medalist I
want to break a world record and I want
to be professional athlete and those
goals that I thought about every single
day kept me coming week after week and
year after year until I was able to
accomplish do you think though you can
still take it to another level or do you
think this is as good as it's going to
get for you well I like to use one quote
that the limitations exist only in our
minds and if you start using imagination
then your your possibilities become
limitless so that's that's kind of a
mindset that I have I use my imagination
I I do see myself
achieving more if it was easy everybody
would be doing it they're always going
to be ups and downs but I think it's
really how you really you know get back
on your horse and keep going forward and
I think the biggest thing that I've
always said it's never give up and I
never have and nobody ever should they
want something bad enough they'll get it
they have to work for it yeah it's not
going to be easy but if you want it bad
enough they'll do whatever it takes to
get there I very often watch a lot of
young people sort of meander around
without any idea about why they're doing
what they're doing I mean to want and to
be ambitious and to want to be
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Bandha Tights – Beautiful Black
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Everybody's favourite! Hit the mat in style with these sporty and flattering full-length tights, crafted in a sweat-wicking and quick drying fabric. These tights have a high, flat waistband for comfort, support and slimming fit and helps keep you covered during practice.
Product details
- Seamlessly engineered
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Summer Afternoons
"Try this ancient remedy: when you are tired, rest." -Jaiya John
I'm learning this yet again. If you get tired, learn to rest. Not to quit, rest.
So many times we go through life without taking the time to dwell in that moment, just sitting there, and we miss out (I'm talking to me). In this season, I'm traveling back and forth to two places near and dear to my heart every five days. Some weeks it's mundane and I feel like it's just not worth it. Other weeks I remember it's just for a season and I'm going to miss it when it ends. But time has flown so quickly. The two days I'm in the desert, it's so bustling with my work schedule I feel as if I barely have time to breathe. The last five days I'm in my own place, I have much more time to get the things done that I need to - rest included.
My soul has time to take a few extra moments of peace in the mornings. My work here is to get a few papers written, to blog and write, to shoot and chase down jobs and read over scripts. Some nights I have some cheese and toast and tomatoes and a glass of wine for dinner and call it a night. Other days I spend an hour or two concocting a new recipe.
And I love both sides of it. It's learning to take those rest periods as you're given them, and treating life like it's a gift.


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Man caught selling fake 2016 CMA Awards tickets
Metro police have just arrested a man they said was selling fake tickets to the Country Music Association Awards Wednesday.
Fraud detectives charged Andrew Arvia, 22, of Brewster, N.Y., with felony criminal simulation and misdemeanor theft for peddling counterfeit tickets to tonight's event. Arvia was selling the fake tickets on Craigslist, according to police.
One victim met Arvia yesterday at a West End Avenue coffee shop, paying him a total of $600 for two tickets that turned out to be fake, police said in a news release. When the victim became suspicious, he took the tickets to the Bridgestone Arena box office where he learned the seat numbers listed on the tickets do not even exist.
"The victim notified police and then called Arvia to request more tickets. He arranged to meet Arvia at the same place. When Arvia arrived, police were waiting and he was taken into custody carrying six bogus tickets, according to police.
His bond is set at $20,000.
The CMA Awards air live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. tonight.
The police recommend that anyone wanting to attend tonight's show be extremely cautious when dealing with a ticket seller they do not know, as shows like the CMA Awards often attract criminals trying to sell counterfeit tickets.
Reach Ariana Sawyer at 615-259-8382 or on Twitter @a_maia_sawyer.
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- Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks to perform at CMA Awards
- Peyton Manning, Matthew McConaughey and more attending CMA Awards
- Newcomer Maren Morris soars with 5 CMA nods
- Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood get serious about hosting the CMA Awards
- CMA Awards show helps Nashville take over TV this week
- Tootsie's hits prime-time TV with CMA special


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By Karol Frank on September 10 2019 14:34:03
In a business, there would surely be different ways of keeping the business processes intact or maintained. There are different managerial skills and responsibilities that are applied as well as conceptual skills that are always imposed to leaders. These are the skills that would always be important of all. Without these skills, normally, the company would not work efficiently and would not be productive and progressive. This is somehow disturbing for the people involved in the company, either coming from the outside or inside premises.
The New Diagram Wizard feature of WizFlow makes it easy to select from a range of color schemes and diagram sizes without the need to create a custom diagram template. It also provides a simple mechanism to change a diagrams font and text size throughout the entire diagram if needed. Use of the wizard is optional and not all diagram templates support color schemes and preset sizes. You will not find any other Flow Diagram Drawing Software with the amount of features that Pacestar WizFlow Flowcharter offers for the price. WizFlow is suitable for computers with Windows 98, Windows 2000, XP, Vista or later. WizFlow is shareware and you can download a demo from the company site to be sure the product will work on your system as well as to "get a feel" for the program and see if it will fit your needs.
If you only need to do flow charts for your business, you may not wish to purchase an expensive program designed for all diagram charts. Flow Diagram Drawing Software is a more economical solution. It does one thing and does it well, create flow charts. One of the best Flow Diagram Drawing Software programs on the market is made by Pacestar, an Arizona company which specializes in diagramming software solutions. Their product, WizFlow Flowcharter is an easy to use and feature rich flowchart and diagram drawing tool for Windows.
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Valero's CEO says Eagle Ford "crude" production will likely surpass 500,000 b/d by year-end 2012. He went on to say producers have told him that production will likely reach 1 million b/d in the next few years and will back out sweet crude imports from other countries. The industry is getting more confident that 1 million b/d of Eagle Ford production will be here sooner than later. The projection for 500,000 b/d of crude by year-end comes just a week after the EIA projected production of 500,000 b/d of crude and condensate in April. From speaking with industry professionals, I'm confident the EIA's numbers were higher than actual production and might have included NGLs. Either way, we're on a quick path to half a million barrels per day. I'm digging a little deeper and will have more for you in the coming weeks.
The EIA provides a great service, but I trust Valero's projections as they are one of the largest crude buyers in the world. It's their business to know what is going to feed their refineries.


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The standardisation of veterinary biologics used in Asia and the Pacific in harmonisation of control methods and techniques
OIE Regional Representation for Asia and the Pacific has been implementing several workshops relating to the standardisation of veterinary products used in the Asia and the Pacific in harmonisation of control methods and techniques. Regional members are informed through these activities the OIE's development of international standards, guidelines and recommendations for veterinary products and activities related to harmonization of veterinary legislation and quality control of veterinary vaccines. Short-term trainings on veterinary vaccine assessments have also been conducted by the support of OIE Collaborating Centre for Diagnosis and Control of Animal Diseases and Related Veterinary Product Assessment in Asia.
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text: David Scuba David Scuba Los Angeles David is co-owner of Superfreq with Mr.C where he holds down resident DJ duties on a regular basis. An inventive & exciting turntable technician, David's DJ talents spread much further afield, taking in events across the globe including WMC, DEMF, Burning Man, Resolute New York, Desert Hearts, Superfreq London & Superfreq's on-going annual residency at BPM Festival in Mexico, playing alongside the likes of Carl Cox, Nic Fanciulli, M.A.N.D.Y, Lee Burridge, Claude Vonstroke, Doc Martin, Marc Houle, Inxec, Bushwacka, Jay Tripwire, Kate Simko, Chloé, DJ T, Simon Baker & Nitin to name just a few. David coordinates Superfreq events in Los Angeles having thrown events at Avalon, Sound, Le Jardin, Los Globos, Dim Mak & a host of underground warehouse & villa parties. David is also working with Mr.C on hosting Superfreq in London with recent events at Fabric, The Steelyard & various underground pop-up warehouse spaces in the English capitol. Superfreq have London events forthcoming at Bloc, Red Gallery & of course Fabric later this year. As well as producing & releasing a multitude of his own solo tracks and remixes for Superfreq, David has released music on Riff Raff, Desert Hearts, Veryverywrongindeed, Design Forms, We Are Here Music, AA Trax, LW Recordings, Carrillo Music, NOSI Music, Family Grooves, Motek & Compatible Music. David has his new collaboration EP with Dance Spirit, a remix for Mr.C & also his own solo EP due for release in 2017 on Superfreq, all demonstrating that David has become an essential producer of darkened club beats that really stand-out, rising above the norm in a globally oversaturated market. They say that the cream always rises to the top & this is definitely the case for David Scuba who's future as an ever-rising star is huge, as clearly demonstrated with his recent ascension on a global level. Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidScubaMusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidScubaMusic Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/davidscubaofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unclescoobs/ Traxsource: http://www.traxsource.com/search?term=superfreq RA: https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/davidscuba Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/david-scuba/321038 David Scuba's tracks David Scuba -live At Gorgomish -Vancouver -late 2018 by David Scuba published on 2019/03/24 22:37:37 +0000 Art Department - Robot Heart Remix (David Scuba & Ben Seagren) by David Scuba published on 2013/04/09 05:26:48 +0000 David Scuba Live at Superfreq LA 11th Anniversary by David Scuba published on 2013/03/24 01:05:09 +0000 Mr.C & David Scuba Live B2B - The Egg 10 6 12 by David Scuba published on 2012/12/23 01:40:38 +0000 David Scuba Live @ The Egg London by David Scuba published on 2012/12/23 01:05:10 +0000 David Scuba live at Egg, London - October 6, 2012 by David Scuba published on 2012/10/20 03:51:08 +0000 Mr.C & David Scuba Live - Expressions in Sound mix July 2012 by David Scuba published on 2012/09/11 17:11:03 +0000 Sail Away - Rework by David Scuba published on 2012/01/31 05:17:18 +0000 Slo-Mo Girl - Delete (David Scuba Edit) by David Scuba published on 2011/12/19 21:18:09 +0000 Never Know - Borderline (David Scuba rework) by David Scuba published on 2011/12/19 00:26:21 +0000


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Types of Bullying
There are many ways that people use to bully other people. When you learn about the ways people bully each other, bullies start to lose their power over you.
Name-calling or teasing
Who ever came up with the phrase "Sticks and stones can hurt my bones but words can never hurt me" must never have had someone call them names or make fun of them. Name-calling and teasing are forms of verbal bullying.
When someone kicks or punches us it hurts us on the outside, while when someone teases us or calls us names, it hurts us on the inside. In many classrooms teasing and name-calling are the most common forms of bullying. Unfortunately, because they don't leave scratches or bruises and often happen when there are no adults around, they can go unnoticed by parents or teachers.
Exclusion, or leaving someone out, is another form of bullying. This is when a person or group of people won't let someone play with them, join a group activity or will invite everyone to come to a party or take part in a game except for one person on purpose.
All children (and adults!) like to fit in, have friends and feel accepted. When we exclude someone we make them feel unlikable and very alone. As you go through school, it's understandable that you won't be great friends with everybody in your class and there are some kids you just won't have things in common with or will have trouble getting along with. However, this is no excuse, for purposefully excluding someone.
Some kids not only tease others or exclude others; they can also be physically abusive. Kicking, punching, pinching, pushing are all forms of physical bullying. It is never okay to hurt someone physically even if they have hurt you. While it can be very tempting to hit someone if they have hurt you in some way, this is not going to make you feel better or solve the problem.
Being physically bullied is incredibly scary for a victim and puts them at great risk. Many children have been seriously injured by physical bullying. Often, the kids doing this end up hurting victims more than they meant to. In some cases, victims have been killed accidentally!
Threatening is another form of verbal bullying. When someone threatens someone else, they say we are going to do something hurtful, even though they may never do it. They may threaten that they are going to hurt someone physically, take their belongings or spread personal information or rumours about them.
Being threatened is very scary and hurtful. The victims are always afraid the person is going to carry out their threats, but they often don't know when or where this may happen. They start each day worrying they are going to come to school and find everyone talking about them or they are going to get beat up.
Cyber-bullying is bullying that takes place on the internet or with cell phones. It can take the form of many of the above forms of bullying: name-calling or teasing, exclusion or threatening. The only difference is instead of happening face-to-face, it takes place on-line via websites, chat-rooms or text-messaging. The cyber-bully may send the victim threatening emails, take pictures or video of them and post them on-line (Facebook or Myspace) or say mean things about the victim in a chat-room.
While all forms of bullying are very hurtful and embarrassing for the victim, cyber-bullying can be especially painful because of how many people may see the photos, videos, name-calling or teasing. Once something is put on a website or in a chat-room it becomes public. This means that anyone can see it anywhere in the world!
Kids who bully on-line will often be much meaner than they would be face-to-face because they can't see the victim. Unfortunately this ability to "hide" from the victim has meant that many people who would never bully someone in person, have started bullying on-line.


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Alumni Chapters Grant Program
The Alumni Chapters Grant Program is a benefit for all of CAA's chartered alumni chapters, providing monetary support to alumni chapters in order to provide higher level engagement opportunities to your alumni community that are aligned with CAA's overall mission and strategic priorities.
Please read the following instructions before submitting the webform at the bottom of this page.
Questions? Please contact CAA Alumni Chapters at 510.900.8240 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Application Timeline
|1st Quarter (Q1)
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|Application Due
Sunday, January 13, 2019
|Sunday, March 17, 2019
|Sunday, June 23, 2019
|Sunday, September 15, 2019
|Decision Notification
Friday, January 25, 2019
|Friday, March 29, 2019
|Wednesday, July 3, 2019
|Friday, September 27, 2019
|Recommended Event Dates
|January 1 – March 31, 2019
|April 1 – June 30, 2019
|July 1 – September 30, 2019
|October 1 – December 31, 2019
Application Due: Sunday, May 26, 2019
Decision Notification: Friday, June 7, 2019
Recommended Event Dates: Saturday, June 29 – Sunday, August 4, 2019
Qualifying for Support
In order to qualify for monetary support, your chapter must fulfill the following requirements.
- Meet all of the expectations and responsibilities of maintaining a charter with CAA.
- Submit a complete Grant Application on time—incomplete applications will not be eligible for consideration.
- Be able to articulate how your event or use of monetary support clearly aligns with CAA's mission and strategic priorities.
Expectations from CAA
If the grant is is used to support an event:
- The chapter must actively communicate the event to their membership—whether through email, social media, etc.
- The chapter must employ a registration system to collect alumni participant information.
- The event must happen—if the event is cancelled, the grant will be rescinded.
- The chapter must complete an Event Report—including a list of the event attendees.
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If the grant is used to support something other than an event (e.g. production of a newsletter):
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In 2014, Time Magazine included her on its list of next-generation leaders. Ann 'Athena' Osman is known not only for excelling in mixed martial arts or MMA, but also for going against conservative norms and gender stereotypes in Malaysia. Rian Maelzer spent time with Ann in her home state Sabah and in Kuala Lumpur as she geared up for two fights.
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HELSINKI (Reuters) - Finland's troubled flag carrier Finnair (FIA1S.HE) wants to find a European partner by summer to help stem its losses on short-haul routes and is not ruling out a pact with Air Berlin AB1.DE, its chief executive said on Friday.
Finnair is seeking a cheaper way to feed passengers to its Helsinki hub from where it operates profitable routes to Asian destinations such as Japan, China, and Singapore.
Mika Vehvilainen does not see a conflict in a possible partnership with Air Berlin, although Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways owns nearly 30 percent of the company. Air Berlin flies passengers from Europe to connect with Etihad's Asian flights from Abu Dhabi.
"The products are very different. Helsinki offers much better connectivity and faster connections," Vehvilainen told Reuters in an interview.
He also said there were "more than a few, but less than ten" other possible partners, but declined to specify.
"We are talking to a number of companies and we are aiming to have something potentially in place by summer in terms of a letter of intent or something along those lines and aiming to start the operations in the first half of 2013."
In the past four years Finnair has reported net losses totalling around 250 million euros (206.8 million pounds). The economic downturn, low-cost competitors and high fuel prices have eroded profits of many national carriers around the world.
Vehvilainen, who stepped in just over two years ago, was unwilling to predict when investors could expect profits.
"We haven't set any particular target on that one. We are working very hard on our costs and also driving the top line."
Finnair's first quarter results are due on April 27.
Vehvilainen is currently being investigated by police over the sale of his Helsinki apartment to pension insurance firm Ilmarinen, which rented it back to Finnair while he remained living there.
Ilmarinen is a Finnair shareholder. The Finnish government owns 55.8 percent of the company.
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The current Fly Delta app for Windows Phone has been officially retired. If you open the app now, you'll be greeted with a message that notes it is no longer supported, instead recommending that users book their flights via Delta's mobile website instead.
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Curiously, below that message is a button that reads "Update Now." However, tapping the button simply takes you back to the Windows Store to the same Delta link. While the app still remains in the store and available for download, it is delisted, so you require a direct link to access it.
Given the presence of that curious "Update Now" button, it's possible that Delta may be working on a UWP replacement app, but it's impossible to say for certain. In the meantime, you'll have to resort to booking flights on Delta's mobile site while on the go.
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We are using a three-pronged approach on our road to emission-free driving: First of all we are working continuously on optimising the classic internal combustion engine because it will continue to be the backbone of mobility. But we also keep advancing the hybridisation of our vehicle fleet on our path to all-electric mobility.
The concept of the plug-in hybrid, which combines an internal combustion engine with an electric motor, offers our customers the best of two worlds, makes use of the existing infrastructure and leads them step by step to all-electric mobility. Thirdly, we keep expanding our fleet of electric vehicles with fuel cell and all-electric powertrains. The future is already driven by electric power today: for example, in our smart electric drive or the A-Class E-CELL.
We are on course with this strategy: We have consistently lowered our vehicles' fuel consumption and emissions. For instance, our new passenger cars in Europe averaged CO2 emissions of 129 grams per kilometre in 2014: This means we have cut our CO2 emissions effectively by half since 1995. We are sharply expanding our line-up of plug-in hybrids and will have ten such models on the market by 2017. Our trucks and buses also increasingly rely on the combination of the two worlds - for example, the FUSO Canter Eco Hybrid and the Citaro G BlueTec Hybrid. With our Global Hybrid Centre in Japan, FUSO is making substantial contributions to the development of hybrid technology in the transport business at Daimler Trucks. We will continue to pursue our path toward fully emission-free mobility with batteries or fuel cells in the long run. We already have nine all-electric vehicle models on the road today.
Reducing fuel consumption and emissions with efficient powertrains is a crucial step towards emission-free mobility. Aerodynamics and lightweight construction further contribute to our vehicles delivering a lot of performance while consuming little fuel. But efficiency means more than just an economical vehicle. Maintenance and repair costs and even the service life of a vehicle are factors in whether it all adds up for our customers. The more a vehicle stands not just for personal mobility but also becomes a work tool, the more important this becomes. This applies to our commercial vehicles, for example, which ultimately know just one key performance indicator: total cost of ownership.
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I made this available mostly for people who like my work and would like to support me. Also for those who are interested how it was done.
Source files and timelapse videos of making this scene (check it also on Sketchfab).
- 4 Blender files for each finished step (character, home, rigging, final animations with sound)
- 2 Krita files (character and home textures, 2048x2048 px, layer stack preserved)
- 10 timelapse videos (1280x720, mp4, 11 hours total, 6.21 GB in 2 archives)
- Character Modelling (01:08)
- Character Unwrapping (00:13)
- Character Texturing p1 (00:34) and Character Texturing p2 (01:17)
- Home Modelling (01:38)
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- Animating (01:26, doesn't include all animations)
- additional minor files (gimp file, sound file, refs)
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Consistent Oversight of Nonprofits is Essential, But Must Not Reduce Grant Awards
On January 31, 2013, a bill (H.B. 58) was introduced in the N.C. House of Representatives to improve accountability of nonprofits with state grants. An identical bill (S.144) was introduced in the N.C. Senate on February 27. H.B. 58 would do three things:
- Require state agencies to use performance-based contracts with nonprofits that compare reporting organizations actual outputs and outcomes against benchmarks in their contracts;
- Electronically stop payments to nonprofits on the Suspension of Funding list; and
- Allow state agencies to withhold up to 2% of grant awards to fund their oversight of nonprofits.
The bill is based on a November 2009 Program Evaluation Division report on state oversight of nonprofit grantees. Identical legislation was introduced in 2010 but did not pass.
Nonprofits support many of the recommendations in the report and bill. However, the section of the bill that allows state agencies to withhold up to 2% of grants to nonprofits would harm North Carolinians in all 100 counties that benefit from nonprofits' essential services. A coalition of more than 230 nonprofits opposes this part of H.B. 58.
How would these proposals affect N.C. nonprofits that are state grantees?
1. Withholding up to 2% of grant awards to fund oversight.
- Nonprofits strongly oppose this recommendation.
- In the current economic climate, nonprofits are being asked to provide more services with fewer resources. In NC, 93% of nonprofits had an increase in demand for services last year, and 58% were unable to meet this demand. Private donations to nonprofits have dropped by 11% since 2007.
- Nonprofits operate on tight budgets, so decreases in revenue lead directly to cuts in services.
- This 2% withholding would be on top of recent state and local funding cuts for nonprofits.
- Reducing state grants by 2% will cut deeply into the essential community services that nonprofits provide. This will mean: 2% fewer meals served to those in need; 2% less help for women experiencing domestic abuse; 2% reduction in services to protect children's safety; 2% fewer people served by free clinics; 2% cuts in programs for seniors and people with developmental disabilities; and 2% fewer mentoring programs for students.
- This also could lead to job loss among nonprofits, which employ one out of every 9 workers in NC.
- Many agencies already use strong performance benchmarks for nonprofit grantees. Nonetheless, they may seek to withhold from nonprofits' grants if this bill is passed. This would reduce critical services for North Carolinians without adding improved performance measures.
- For some nonprofits with federal grants that flow through state agencies, this may violate the terms of their federal grants.
- The Center and other nonprofits are prepared to work on alternative ways to support oversight.
2. Requiring performance-based contracts.
- Nonprofits agree that it's important for state agencies to establish clear expectations and concrete benchmarks at the outset of grants.
- It's essential that these performance benchmarks be carefully tailored for each grant to provide the best return on investment and to ensure fair, reasonable, and appropriate performance standards for nonprofit grantees.
- For nonprofit programs with grants through multiple state agencies, it's essential that performance measures are consistent throughout all grants. Otherwise, this adds administrative expenses for the nonprofit and reduces outcomes for both sets of performance measures.
- To get the most effective benchmarks of performance, it's essential that state agencies consult with nonprofits from the outset.
3. Electronically stopping funding to nonprofits on the Suspension of Funding (SOF) list.
- Some fully compliant nonprofits appear on the SOF list due to agency reporting errors.
- Before enacting a law that would electronically stop funding for nonprofits on the SOF list, it's essential to have a system in place so that only noncompliant nonprofits appear on the list.


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Got a craving for buffalo wings but don't have time to head out to a pub or restaurant? Try these air fryer chicken wings. It'll take less than 35 minutes to make the recipe.
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I have two kids in their early 20's. Although I have gotten them to eat much healthier than their friends because of my healthy lifestyle, they still love fried food from time to time.
And there's perhaps no other food that's more popular with the college-age set than wings. OK, maybe pizza is right up there.
But I'm not a fan of deep frying. The main reason is you need a lot of cooking oil and the ones generally used are not healthy fats.
Why I use this must-have kitchen gadget
Moreover, I simply don't have room in my overcrowded kitchen. However, I have made room for an air fryer.
Do I use it as often as my food processor? No. Nonetheless, it still gets some decent use.
It transforms traditionally unhealthy recipes with trans-fats into a much healthier option. That's because the amount of oil that you have to use is far less than when using a regular deep- fryer.
Another reason it's much healthier is not only because of quantity, but quality as well. And what I mean by that is you don't have to use cheap, rancid vegetable oil.
Restaurants typically use soybean oil to fry food. Soybean has a terrible ratio of omega fatty acids.
But with an air fryer, you can use healthy cooking oils like avocado and coconut. It basically works like a convection oven. It just might take some getting used to, though.
However, before long, you'll know what temperature to set it to, like the back of your hand.
I have the GoWise air fryer. It comes with a handy book/guide that makes it easy to know which temp and length of cooking time is ideal for particular foods.
Another advantage: you don't have to thaw frozen food in the microwave; the unit will do it for you.
Has your diet been very clean as of late? Then reward yourself (and your family) with this trendy appliance.
My air fryer chicken wings recipe will satisfy your cravings for pub grub without inflaming your arteries from cheap vegetable oil. So let's get started….
How to make wings in an air fryer
First, give the poultry a good massage with olive oil in a large glass bowl (photo 1). If direct contact isn't your thing, a brush will do just fine.
Sprinkle on the garlic powder and salt (photo 2).
Use either more olive oil, or coconut oil or avocado oil for the air fryer. Specifically, you'll want to spread about a tablespoon on the bottom of the basket.
Place the winglets in a single layer in the basket (photo 3).
After quite some time perfecting this recipe, I have concluded the ideal cook time and temp is 25 minutes at 360°F.
After the 25 minutes, flip the wings over in the basket. Increase the temp to 400°F and cook for an additional four minutes.
Fried chicken in air fryer: Making the sauce
While the wings are cooking, maximize your time by making the sauce.
Frank's Red Hot is my favorite hot sauce. My recipe calls for one-third cup. Obviously, if you don't like your wings spicy, use less. (But if you do love spicy, check out my recipe for dry rub wings.)
If you're following my recipe to a "T" then combine the hot sauce, vinegar, butter and ground pepper in a small pot (photo 4).
Next, bring the sauce to a boil on medium heat while whisking everything together (photo 5). Once it starts boiling, remove from heat and let it cool (photo 6).
The air fryer chicken wings should be almost ready at this time!
When the poultry is done cooking (photo 7), add the pieces to the sauce (not the other way around!). Try to get an even amount of sauce on each piece (photos 8 & 9).
And you can't serve this dish without blue cheese dressing and celery, right?
Well, actually, you can serve it with bacon. Or, if you're going to serve with a chili lime sauce, no ranch required.
Now, if you're concerned by the amount of cholesterol in this dish, don't be. There's a growing body of evidence that disproves dietary cholesterol's direct link to heart disease.
Certainly, when you use avocado oil, which has a much higher smoke point than vegetable oil, you're doing your body much more good than by using conventional frying oil.
My kids don't necessarily seem to pay much attention to this fact. However, they do appreciate that this air fryer chicken wings recipe tastes much like the wings I used to make when they were much younger.
And, my husband is quite fond of this recipe as well. In fact, I need to be quick to hide my share or he'll eat the whole batch on me.
Easy Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce Recipe
Enjoy these classic wings made better by air fryer. And be sure to let us know what you think in the comments.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce
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- 2 pounds chicken wingettes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- extra oil for greasing
Buffalo Sauce:
- 1/3 cup hot pepper sauce I used Frank's Red Hot
- 1/4 cup butter butter flavored coconut oil for dairy-free
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground chipolte pepper or cayenne pepper
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- In large bowl, rub olive oil on chicken wings and then sprinkle on the garlic powder and salt.
- Rub inside of air fryer basket with a little more olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil.
- Place chicken wings in a single layer in basket.
- Cook wings at 360°F for 25 minutes.
- Flip wings over. Then increase temperature to 400°F and cook for 4 more minutes.
- While wings are cooking in air fryer, combine hot sauce, butter, vinegar, and ground pepper in small pot.
- Bring sauce to a boil on medium heat while whisking everything together. Remove from heat and set aside.
- When wings are done, add them to the sauce and coat each piece evenly.
- Serve with blue cheese dressing and celery.
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