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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post5564179974947677953..comments2009-05-17T20:00:54.886-04:00Comments on Miss Snark, the literary agent: Miss Snark is RetiringMiss Snarkhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-24143663821696743112007-05-23T06:55:00.000-04:002007-05-23T06:55:00.000-04:00Can I be the last commenter?If so . . .Bye bye.Can I be the last commenter?

If so . . .

Bye firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-53576229598710738662007-05-23T05:34:00.000-04:002007-05-23T05:34:00.000-04:00I was one of the lucky ones able to be included in...I was one of the lucky ones able to be included in the second crapometer, and it was an eye opener. So I just want to say, like all the other writers on here, that I understand the need to move on, but will miss you immensely.

Thank you for the time you have spent in helping out a bunch of people that you probably will never even meet. It wasn't wasted.

If ever I am published (and oh I will be) there will be a spot for you on the special thanks page.Scribblerhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-35987240585745370812007-05-23T02:14:00.000-04:002007-05-23T02:14:00.000-04:00Thank you for giving me the courage to stand up to...Thank you for giving me the courage to stand up to snarkiness while gin is being sloshed from the pail onto my stilettos.Nicolehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-79790314194241480572007-05-23T01:19:00.000-04:002007-05-23T01:19:00.000-04:00Two more words from Miss Snark!! Ah, my withdrawal...Two more words from Miss Snark!! Ah, my withdrawal symptoms are appeased just a tiny bit! I guess we're all moving on to a new era. My website should be up soon, and they're smashing the windows of our apartments this week, giving us new windows, new openings to view the world. It's a new world for us, Miss Snark, and I'll always remember how you influenced the transition to it.le rayon firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-825181384949539222007-05-23T01:05:00.000-04:002007-05-23T01:05:00.000-04:00But we love you, Miss Snark. Isn't that enough (s...But we love you, Miss Snark. Isn't that enough (sob!)email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-84707383250017466452007-05-22T23:33:00.000-04:002007-05-22T23:33:00.000-04:00no, sorry.no, sorry.Miss Snarkhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-2968152457429192242007-05-22T23:02:00.000-04:002007-05-22T23:02:00.000-04:00It's been two days. Did you change your mind yet?It's been two days. Did you change your mind yet?Georgianahttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-40535302780655900662007-05-22T22:28:00.000-04:002007-05-22T22:28:00.000-04:00wtfdear dogwtf

dear email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-1118552238445835212007-05-22T20:34:00.000-04:002007-05-22T20:34:00.000-04:00Dear Miss Snark,You were my matchmaker. You held ...Dear Miss Snark,

You were my matchmaker. You held up Kristin Nelson as a great agent and she's been everything you said she would be.

And now to know that your would depart the blogs before our first baby hit the shelves...Sniff.

I love you, Miss Snark.Sherry Thomashttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-52092294257240468702007-05-22T19:59:00.000-04:002007-05-22T19:59:00.000-04:00Thanks a million Miss Snark. You'll be missed more...Thanks a million Miss Snark. You'll be missed more than you know.William G.https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-22752891104596503022007-05-22T18:46:00.000-04:002007-05-22T18:46:00.000-04:00Does this mean my vacation to Rabbitania is a no-g...Does this mean my vacation to Rabbitania is a no-go? Can I get a refund for the tickets?Rllgthunderhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-61867420247834526752007-05-22T16:38:00.000-04:002007-05-22T16:38:00.000-04:00As a lurker to your blog, I'm coming out to say ho...As a lurker to your blog, I'm coming out to say how sad to know you won't be there to read. I've laughed, and learned and screamed and yes, cried. You are the best...and I hope from time to time, you will come back to haunt us.

take care,
we'll miss ya.Donnahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-73349809419769250032007-05-22T15:37:00.000-04:002007-05-22T15:37:00.000-04:00I've mostly been a lurker, enjoying your snarkines...I've mostly been a lurker, enjoying your snarkiness from the safety of the other side of my computer, yet I join with everyone else in saying how sorry I am to see you go, Miss Snark. I've sent links to this blog to countless friends so they could enjoy your wit and wisdom as much as I do.

I wish you all that you wish yourself and more.SallyQhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-31837420151879131152007-05-22T15:00:00.000-04:002007-05-22T15:00:00.000-04:00Thanks for all you've given us authorial wanabees!...Thanks for all you've given us authorial wanabees!Walterhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-75887078613080486762007-05-22T14:32:00.000-04:002007-05-22T14:32:00.000-04:00Aaack - this is what happens when I don't read blo...Aaack - this is what happens when I don't read blogs for a few days?

Seriously - many, many, many thanks for all your no-nonsense advice on writing and publishing. You've given so much and like so many others, I truly appreciate your time and effort over the last two years :) Happy Blog retirement!!Tesshttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-7727209628843890032007-05-22T12:56:00.000-04:002007-05-22T12:56:00.000-04:00We should have suspected when you took that vacati...We should have suspected when you took that vacation. This leaves a hollow feeling inside my usually full spot.

Fellow readers & writers, whither next for the collective wisdom? I don't want to think about life without your thoughts, questions, and smartitude.

Gods bless you, Miss Snark, and dog bless you, too.

~firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-47434688160142281852007-05-22T11:49:00.000-04:002007-05-22T11:49:00.000-04:00Thank you, Miss Snark!Thank you, Miss email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-59544494083857754882007-05-22T11:21:00.000-04:002007-05-22T11:21:00.000-04:00Well, this sucks.I'll miss you, Miss Snark. I wish...Well, this sucks.

I'll miss you, Miss Snark. I wish you many uber cool book sales and gin pails. Hopefully you won't be setting your hair on fire too much, since we all hoped we learned something from you.

Of course, if you're marrying Clooney, you won't be able to keep your secret identity for long . . . then we can start blasting you with all our nitwit quesitons again!resurrectedwarriorhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-33309145435474119492007-05-22T10:44:00.000-04:002007-05-22T10:44:00.000-04:00Miss Snark,Your snarks and encouragements have mad...Miss Snark,

Your snarks and encouragements have made me a better writer, and I will forever be grateful for this.

Take care and know you will be missed!Patriciahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-88446702927279381262007-05-22T10:24:00.000-04:002007-05-22T10:24:00.000-04:00What a shock when I came to visit today. Thank you...What a shock when I came to visit today. Thank you so much for your time and energy, Miss Snark. We will miss you! Thank you also for leaving the site up, even without additional input, there is a wealth of information for writers. Beneath your snarky exterior beats a warm heart.

email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-28084728708661912832007-05-22T09:33:00.000-04:002007-05-22T09:33:00.000-04:00I wish you only the best, and I hope one day to ge...I wish you only the best, and I hope one day to get over my fear of "real writing" and assault your sensibility with a submission....
Artemis (only a lurker in your sphere; my comments have all been in the medical blog world)Artemishttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-72256422021774803802007-05-22T09:15:00.000-04:002007-05-22T09:15:00.000-04:00Nooooooooo! I am sobbing into my beret. I'll be a ...Nooooooooo!

I am sobbing into my beret.

I'll be a snarkling forever. Forever, I say!

Love you Miss Snark.

email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-27854806648208365372007-05-22T08:05:00.000-04:002007-05-22T08:05:00.000-04:00My heart is breaking; I am bereft. I'll be raising...My heart is breaking; I am bereft. I'll be raising a G&T to you tonight at my writer's group (we meet in a pub). I wish you all the best in the world (which, as we all know, is gin, Mr Clooney, and Killer Yapp).

I shall take comfort in knowing that somewhere out there, you are still crushing nitwits under your stiletto'd heels, and Killer Yapp has his canine-powered squirrel-targeting RPG.

Farewell, Miss Snark. I'll miss you.Ellenhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-66975616179022176042007-05-22T07:52:00.000-04:002007-05-22T07:52:00.000-04:00Oh noooooooooooo!!!!!! And I was juuust getting t...Oh noooooooooooo!!!!!! And I was juuust getting to know you! So looking forward to another crapometer; one where I would have 'made it in time' to see how I fair and become an official 'Snarkling.'

It's quite obvious from the numerous comments, you will be genuinely missed.

All good wishes and many blessings, to you and Killer Yapp!L.L.https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-8115089.post-12043194343826599652007-05-22T06:58:00.000-04:002007-05-22T06:58:00.000-04:00I'll miss you so very much. Your comments on my c...I'll miss you so very much. Your comments on my crapometer entries has been extremely valuable and all your agenting wisdom has done much towards reducing the number of nitwits in the industry.

Hope you snag George soon. Here's a bucket of gin to tide you over until then.heidihttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


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By Stephanie Eckelkamp
Need some last-minute weekend plans? We've got you covered. Whether you're the artsy type, a beer or wine enthusiast, an adventure seeker, or just straight-up obsessed with goats, there's something here for you. (Hint: There are four opportunities to do goat yoga, so you better freakin' read this!)
First Friday at the Banana Factory (6-9pm/ Free)
On the first Friday of every month, South Bethlehem comes alive for a community celebration. And The Banana Factory Arts Center has a particularly awesome lineup of events for adults and kids, including: hot glass demos, a free mini leather bound journal workshop, jewelry demo, kids' scavenger hunt, and more.
Night Time Zip and Climb at Blue Mountain (7:15-9:15pm/ $25)
Awesome date night opportunity! The first and third Friday of every month (through October), you can climb, zip, and swing your way through the Summit Aerial Park High Ropes Course at Blue Mountain, while experiencing the trippy glow of laser lights.
Goat Yoga at Hellerick's Family Farm (8am AND 9:30 am/ $30)
We have been waiting for goat yoga for TOO LONG! Just a short drive away to Doylestown, you can experience the fun of goat yoga on a Historic Bucks county farm. Certified Yoga Instructors will guide you through the class amidst the goats (and chickens!). [Note: Two classes are available today and two on Sunday.]
Brew at the Zoo (1 - 4 p.m./ $35)
Cute animals and booze? Yes please. Brew at the Zoo Country Beer Festival features 40 craft beers for sampling, live music by Tim Harakal, lawn games, plus plenty of time to check out your favorite animals, including giraffes Murphy and Tatu, and Bean the sloth! Get your tickets at: lvzoo.org/event/brew-at-the-zoo
Ramen Night at Cafe Frais (6-9pm/ $12-$15 per bowl)
Don't know about you, but we sure can't get enough ramen. So if you find yourself in Allentown's West End Saturday night, be sure to stop by. Bonus: Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available!
More Goat Yoga! (8am AND 9:30am/ $30)
In case you missed it on Saturday, there are two more opportunities to do yoga with your fave farm animal today!
Bikes 'N Brunch in Hellertown (11am -8pm, last bike rental leaves at 4pm/ $35)
1774 Grille & Tap is teaming up with Saucon Valley Bikes to provide you with a picnic lunch and a trail-ready bicycle for $35. Enjoy a 4-hour excursion on on the scenic Saucon Valley Rail Trail, along with a delicious assortment of croissant or baguette sandwiches, wraps, and dessert.
Harvest Weekend on the LV Wine Trail (12-5pm)
The grape harvest is bumpin' this time of year, and the folks at Clover Hill Winery in Breinigsville want to celebrate that with you. Join them this Saturday and Sunday as they team up with The Nesting Box to bring you wine, along with locally produced foods such as cheese, baked goods, and some of the most delicious cage-free eggs you've ever tasted.

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Suspects in Jackson officer-involved shooting identified as brothers
The incident May 9, 2018, at Valero on Cooper Road was captured on a store security camera. JPD lacks both dash cameras and body cameras. The officer, fighting for his life, fatally wounded one of the suspects.. Therese Apel/ Clarion Ledger
Two brothers, one now dead, are said to be suspects in an early Wednesday shooting in which they traded fire with a Jackson police officer.
Elliott Reed, 30, was taken from the scene by ambulance and died of his injuries after the shootout, police said.
Original Story: Suspect in officer-involved shooting dies
Chauncy Reed, 26, is charged with aggravated assault on a police officer and capital murder because the death of his brother came in the commission of a crime.
JPD released a statement Wednesday that said the contact between the officer and the two men in their white SUV was the result of a traffic stop.
Security cameras at the Valero recorded video which details the events of the shooting, Holmes said.
The investigation is being conducted by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigations. The shooting occurred just hours after the Jackson city council voted to require all shootings involving Jackson Police Department officers be investigated by MBI.
Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has also put together a task force who will help him decide whether the city should make public the identities of police officers in officer-involved shooting deaths.
Related: Jackson mayor's task force will explore naming officers in police-involved shootings


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ASLIU Members Stand Tall
That ASLIU has "arrived" as a union with a highly committed membership was demonstrated beyond any doubt on May 5 when members took to the streets in a one-day strike to protest Purple's imposition of changes to the health-care plan.
Unfair Labor Practice Hearing Scheduled in Denver
The NLRB has issued a complaint charging Purple Communications with violating labor law at its Denver facility. The complaint involves multiple charges ranging from retaliation against union activists to failure to negotiate with the union.
Majority of Bay Area interpreters vote to ratify TA
A majority of CFI members from the greater San Francisco Bay Area (Region 2) voted to ratify a tentative agreement that gives interpreters raises and the ability to bargain over the working conditions of Video Remote Interpreting.
A Dispatch from the Western District Council President
The Western District Council of The Newspaper Guild (TNG) met over the weekend in Santa Fe Springs to discuss the challenges they face and the strategies they have utilized to maintain a stable work environment despite difficult times.
ASL interpreters at Purple fight for a fair contract
During the latest round of bargaining, Purple Communications negotiators said the company is unwilling to pay video interpreters higher wages. Video Interpreters gear up on campaign for a fair contract.
San Jose Mercury News management wants status quo
The Guild has proposed a 3 percent wage increase in each of the next three years, a fifth week of vacation after 15 years of service, and resumption of an employee 401k match, as well as other improvements that would begin to restore wages and benefits we have lost in recent contracts. The company continues to reject any economic increases, based on lagging ad revenue.
Purple Communications bargaining bulletin #7
Union represented ASL interpreters and Purple Communications came to an agreement on two more key building blocks for a contract during the latest bargaining session.
ASL VIs testify about union busting before NLRB
Four ASL video interpreters provided evidence at an NLRB hearing of how far Purple Communications was willing to go to block workers from exercising their right to form a union.
Federal mediator brought into Chronicle negotiations
A federal mediator was brought into the Chronicle-Guild negotiations in a renewed effort to settle terms of a new labor contract at the newspaper.
Hawaii Tribune-Herald bargaining bulletin
Negotiators for the guild and the company met on Wednesday and Thursday in Hilo to discuss a new collective bargaining agreement.


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A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a tipper truck in Woodlands Centre Road yesterday morning.
Police said they were alerted to the accident in Woodlands Centre Road towards Woodlands Avenue 3 at 5.58am.
A 51-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. The Straits Times understands that the victim, Mr Ng Boon Keng, is a Malaysian.
The tipper truck driver, 47, was arrested for causing death by a negligent act, police said, adding that investigations are ongoing.
This is the second accident involving a Malaysian motorcyclist and a heavy vehicle in eight days.
Last Thursday evening, Mr Loh Fook Siong, 42, was killed along Jalan Buroh, near the West Coast Highway. He was seen squeezing between two heavy vehicles and was later run over by one of them, a container truck.
Road-safety experts pointed out that both groups of road users tend to exhibit risky road behaviour, and called for more measures to bring down the fatalities.
Singapore Safety Driving Centre operations manager Gerard Pereira said: "Malaysian motorcyclists tend to ride quite fast - it's more rampant in the Woodlands area, especially near the Causeway.
"In the mornings, the riders are trying to get to work, and in the evenings, they are rushing back home. Some of them lane split, travelling in between vehicles at a very high speed. It's hard for heavy vehicles to see them. Still, the heavy vehicles could be at fault too."
Singapore Road Safety Council chairman Bernard Tay said heavy vehicle drivers are often paid for each job they complete, leading them to rush from point to point to make more money.
"Companies should relook how they pay the drivers' salaries," Mr Tay added. He also said heavy vehicle firms can invest in telematic tracking technology in their fleets, to better monitor their drivers' behaviour on the road.
They should also consider sending their staff for safety training, such as courses offered by the Automobile Association which cater to commercial drivers, Mr Tay said.
Echoing Mr Tay's advice, Mr Pereira suggested that companies which employ Malaysian staff who ride to work can conduct safety talks and hand out brochures on safe riding.
Mr Sitoh Yih Pin, chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Transport, said: "Motorcycle riders belong to one of the most vulnerable classes of motorists plying our roads daily.
"They should avoid weaving in and out of traffic and tailgating other vehicles, at all times. Safety is paramount."
Yesterday's incident was also the fourth fatal accident involving a motorcyclist in two weeks.
On Nov 23, a motorcyclist was killed in an accident along the West Coast Highway while trying to avoid a sapling bent over by strong wind. Two days earlier, a motorcyclist died after colliding with a lorry in Jalan Buroh.
In the first half of this year, 31 motorcyclists and pillion riders died in accidents. The figure was 36 in the same period last year.


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Edinburgh Festival
A number of our Edinburgh Fringe Apartments are very well located in the prestigious Parliament Square postcode in the heart of Edinburgh's world famous Royal Mile.
Edinburgh Festival
Edinburgh Festival 2017 is fast approaching and is promising to be the biggest ever! This year, Edinburgh Fringe runs from 7th – 31st August, Edinburgh Book Festival from 15th to 31st August and Edinburgh International Festival from 7th – 31st August, 2015.
Every August the giants of the arts gather in Edinburgh for the International Festival. On a tremendous scale, Edinburgh becomes an international cultural epicentre for the performing arts offering exciting experiences to all who come to Edinburgh from every corner of the globe. This Festival is about the people who come together here in Edinburgh to create incredible experiences. TheEdinburgh Festival is a state of the art, world class cultural event which over its 68 years has gone from strength to strength.
Greyfriars Apartments specialise in providing short term festival accommodation for festival events during August and also have many apartments to rent during the other main calendar events throughout the year. We have a long and established track record in arranging festival accommodation and believe that we provide excellent customer service to our visiting festival guests.
A number of our festival apartments are very well located in the prestigious Parliament Square postcode in the heart of Edinburgh's world famous Royal Mile and are only minutes away from allowing you to immerse yourself in the Edinburgh Festival Experience.
Other attractions close by include Edinburgh Castle and the location of the Military Tattoo, the Dynamic Earth, Mary Queens Close and the Palace of Holyrood. With access to Waverley station only minutes away and a regular tram service to the Airport only a short walk down the mound onto Princes street this apartment is ideal for getting around the centre of the city.
We would be delighted to assist with your festival accommodation requirements this year and so please do check out our list of Edinburgh Festival Accommodation available.


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flora fountain - the best 2 & 3 bhk flats in topsia
Kolkata's many locales are each characterized by their own charms and advantages. Topsia was once not the most favorable area to invest or live in. This, however, changed when the city started expanding and improving. As Kolkata grew, the former peripheral areas grew to become thriving nucleus's of activity in their own right. Topsia is an example of such a development.
As a previously outer region, Topsia now has the advantage of being conveniently close to the growing hubs of Rajarhat and Salt lake and to the popular and beloved older locales of Park Street and Elgin road. Moreover, it is in between the 'older' Kolkata and the newer developing Kolkata. Topsia is one of the most desired areas to buy an apartment in nowadays. As a result of its proximity to the nexus points of the cities, it is also a region which is well connected and close to all the many requirements of daily life such as schools, hospitals, business centers, entertainment spots, banks etc. Flats near E.M.Bypass are selling quicker because of Topsia's many advantages.
However, searching for a 3 BHK flat in Topsia, Central Kolkata or even a 2 BHK flat becomes an daunting and tedious task. The obvious reasons for this is because the city is growing at such a rapid rate that finding such amazing flat with all the prerequisite necessities such as connectivity and facilities is not easily found.
Good News!
There is one amazing property coming up in the area which has ready for sale flats near E.M.Bypass. Alcove Realty's Flora Fountain is one of the best properties to have been built in the area. But before we look into the virtues of this property, let's find out a bit about the realtors in charge of this project.
Alcove Realty
Alcove Realty is a real estate development company, who has risen to the top of the industry as one of the best real estate developers in Kolkata and West Bengal. The founder of Alcove Realty, Shri Amar Nath Shroff, is one of the most illustrious and venerable figures in the real estate industry. Having a portfolio full of notable projects like Brindavan Gardens, The 42, and The Siddhartha; Shri Amar Nath Shroff has had a hand in shaping the modern facade of Kolkata as a city. This knowledge and expertise has been brought to Alcove Realty and every project that has been created under the Alcove brand is a physical embodiment of his many years in the industry. Alcove Realty brings class and opulence to the city of Kolkata at affordable rates, while maintaining their high standards. Due to their diligence and innovation, Alcove Realty is one of the top most real estate developers in the city.
Flora Fountain
Flora Fountain is Alcove Realty's offering in Topsia. If you are searching for a 2 BHK flat in Central Kolkata or for flats near E.M. Bypass, then you should give Flora Fountain some serious consideration.
As an already crowded area, when searching for 3 BHK flats in Topsia, Kolkata, many people keep their hopes down as they expect the flats to be cramped and small. This is true for most of the properties on sale in the area, but is not so for Flora Fountain. They offer large sprawling apartments with carpet space upto 1214/ 1215 sq.ft. Apart from which there are a number of amazing facilities and amenities which have been listed below.
# In spite of being a property found in the middle of the city , Flora Fountain is a beautiful project which has green spaces while giving off an aura of fine living.
# Flora Fountain is one of the few buildings in Kolkata to be a pre-certified Gold Green Building. This means that the building is outfitted with a number of features which make it environment friendly and help build a greener and more sustainable future for your children and grandchildren
# Its open on three sides and has the fortune of looking out over a few water bodies, which gives its dwellers the unique benefit of a great view.
# It had 5 types of swimming pools. Any swimming enthusiast, from the oldest to the youngest, will have an opportunity to indulge in their hobby. As each pool is made for certain purposes, there are pools which suit the needs of experts or newbies.
# It is close to a number of good schools, hospital, business and entertainment centers. Don Bosco School, Fortis, Ruby Hospital, Acropolis, Quest Mall, Dalhousie and Sector V are only a few of the hotspot that the property is close to.
# It is extremely well connected when it comes to transportation. It's connected by rail and road.
# It is outfitted with superior safety measures such as 24/7 CCTV surveillance and an audio-visual intercom system.
# It has different types of gyms and a jogging track for individuals who have different exercise needs.
# There are also measures taken for those who prefer a calmer exercise routine. Flora fountain has a yoga deck along with an a yoga and meditation hall
# The developers have anticipated the needs of parents and have created a creche, an outdoor play zone, and an indoor AC children's area.
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Only 3 Workshops left for Summer 2017!
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Intrepid Landscape Sketching: The Quick Sketch on the Outer Cape
Tuesday August 8th & Wednesday August 9th 9am-5pm
Traveling light we can hike further afield to sketch the Outer Cape's hidden treasures. Nestled in dunes, perched on clifftops and with views of the open ocean we will create quick reactive field studies in water-based media with guidance in value, color, composition and form. Mindful connection to one's experience in the field will enhance and liberate the artistic process.Students of all levels are welcome. Space is limited. (Fee: $300)
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Palette Knife Painting: Clean Color & Sculptural Form: The Long Pose in Oil
Saturday September 16th & Sunday September 17th 10am-4pm
Painting the figure with the palette knife helps keep colors clean and sculptural as form is built with color facets. It reduces the tendency to blend and flatten form with muddied colors. Plus there are no solvents, mediums or brushes to clean! This workshop provides instruction in proper knife use, a limited color palette, mapping the anatomy of the figure and creating an exciting composition. All levels of experience welcome. To register: firstname.lastname@example.com
Fee: $275 (includes model fee) Location: Pawtucket, RI Studio
Plein Air Painting Retreat on the Outer Cape
Friday, Saturday & Sunday September 22nd, 23rd & 24th
Come spend the autumnal equinox sketching and painting the changing colors of Truro, Wellfleet and Provincetown. Simple meditative hikes will take us to tidal marshes, ocean beaches and the Provinceland dunes to visually explore the landscape at various times of day. Initial emphasis will be put on drawing the inner structure of the landscape, its compositional dynamics as well as the clean, successful use of color. Accumulating sketches and visual data will allow us to buildimages from the ground up, respecting the anatomy of the painting and the varied topography of surface. Layering and process will create subtleties that imbue the work with a spirit of place.
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Sunday 9am-1pm: Plein Air Painting. 1-4pm: Critique and discussion. Students of all levels are welcome in any media. Space is limited. (Fee: $400)
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Lacy Scarmana, of WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, is the producer of the radio station's newest podcast, The Great Quad Cities Listen. The program will collect, preserve and share area residents' stories. Scarmana, an Iowa Broadcast News Association award winner who, as digital curator, helped WVIK take second place from the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association for Best Digital Presence.
ROCK ISLAND — WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, is launching a new podcast to collect personal stories of area residents.
The Great Quad Cities Listen "will collect, preserve and share their stories," states a news release from the station.
"The proliferation of podcasts and other online listening has opened up many new opportunities for WVIK," said station general manager and CEO Jay Pearce. "We can't wait to hear so many community voices on our air and online."
Interview sessions with two participants can be recorded at the WVIK studios at Augustana College in Rock Island, the German American Heritage Center and the River Music Experience in Davenport, the Rock Island Public Library, the Moline Public Library, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley during the Mercado on Fifth in the Floreciente neighborhood of Moline and the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Rock Island. A growing list of partners is posted at greatqclisten.org.
Select stories also will be broadcast on WVIK's "Morning Edition," according to the station. All stories collected will be shared with StoryCorps and archived in the Library of Congress and the Rock Island Public Library.
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The Great Quad Cities Listen will be produced by Lacy Scarmana, an Iowa Broadcast News Association award winner who, as digital curator, helped WVIK take second place from the Illinois Associated Press Broadcasters Association for Best Digital Presence. She produces several podcasts.
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In 2013, a number of state medical boards, the Federation of State Medical Boards and experts from the Council of State Governments, and interested stakeholder groups began to explore forming an interstate compact for physicians. Eighteen months later, a compact has been drafted that will be contemplated by physicians, state medical boards and state legislatures.
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But in the near-term, Reliant will negatively affect Alkermes' bottom line. Reliant is expected this year to have a loss, excluding certain expenses, of between $110 million and $115 million. Reliant's 2002 revenue is also expected to decline from $277 million in 2001 to between $200 million and $220 million, according to projections supplied by the companies. Revenue will be hurt by anticipated generic competition for an anti-ulcer drug.
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It is not obvious to me how one goes about making a "magnet motor free enrgy" with Nd-based magnets. So I don't think you're at real disadvantage there with just having the weaker ceramic kind.
However, some persons (or robots) answering this question will likely tell you your "magnet motor", whatever it is, they'll tell you that such a thing is totally impossible based on thermodynamic arguments.
Anyway, I'm not sure what exactly what kind of "free energy" or "magnet motor" you want to build, but I think there's a good list of them, here:
how to make magnet motor free enrgy w/o neodymium? Answered
i dont have access to buy neodymium or much parts like roms and hard drive to slavage dozen of it. all i have are craft magnets.. ceramic type i think...
It is not obvious to me how one goes about making a "magnet motor free enrgy" with Nd-based magnets. So I don't think you're at real disadvantage there with just having the weaker ceramic kind.
uhm, are u aware of those rotor with magnets, and by means of repulsion from the stator, it rotates. sumthing like that....
Have you seen this one?
It is essentially a rotary version of "Dippy Drinking Bird"
And I suspect something like that might actually work, but for that you need easily liquefyable gasses, like freon or propane, not magnets.
As far as magnets go, I have never seen any arrangement of permanent magnets capable of sort of "pushing itself" for more than a fraction of one rotation.
Moreover I would not expect such a thing to be possible, any more than I would expect a self-driving wheel could be made from springs and counter-weights. Arrangements of magnets can be made to
store small amounts of energy, just like springs, and flywheels, and weights can. Then the thing that you build requires "winding up" to store energy in those various storage elements, and then after a while it "winds down" because there was only so much energy stored in it.
Ah, but you say that magnets have some sort of mysterious ability to interact with fabric of space itself, and somehow extract energy from it, from space, from the vacuum.
Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight... ;-)
The only other internet resource I can think of for magical magnet motor plans, besides PesWiki, is that place RexResearch, linked above for the Minto heat engine, and here:
Just go there, and do a Ctri-F to search for "magnet motor" within the body of the page. I'm pretty sure there's more than one.
like this one..
or this...
however, they're usiing neodymium....
A shame that first video doesn't have audio.
You're missing the hiss of the compressed air jet driving it.
for real?
for real?
sorry, i was loged in in my friends name..
That's my guess, although if you read the video's comments, other people have different ideas about how it was set up.
What would happen if that wasn't driven in some way is that the magnets would find an equilibrium state and the motion would stop.
Magnets behave in very strange ways; gyroscopes are another thing like that - their movements are sometimes weird or counter-intuitive - but they do conform to the established laws of physics. They don't pull energy from nowhere and they don't run for ever (although with very low friction in an efficient system, they can run for a very long time.)
Hey thanks for actually posting a link or two reference that which you are asking about. That is very helpful!
Note that when a YouTube video mentions a name, you can try searching for that name via Google, or narrow the search specifically to PesWiki's pages.
E.g. the first video
you posted says "Perendev" in the title. See:
Says Mike Brady, head of company named Perendev, was arrested for fraud in Germany last year, and the company closed its doors. I guess that means the oil companies got to 'em. Bummer. They should have made it open source. ;-)
The third video
says "Calloway", and the search returns:
In the third video kind of looks it kind of looks like the narrator is "pumping" this motor, by moving the "stator" magnet in his hand back and forth, and that the motor won't run without him doing that.
BTW, have you seen these?
Curie point heat engines
Rubber Band Heat Engine
i guess i'll close this qestion. tnx for the heaads up.
tnx for the links, guess heat can help, but guess it won't be a hundred percent dipendent on mags...
wow.... tnx jack... woudnt hav known that... so i guess no one has really ade it possible yet???
p.s. tnx for the info.
wow.... tnx jack... woudnt hav known that... so i guess no one has really ade it possible yet???
p.s. tnx for the info.
sorry, i was logged in in my friends name...
im not sure about this, but i think i saw this in myth buster, a cover is missing in the diagram i think, to provide th lower temp, other wise, kelseymh is right, it just might find a state of equilibrium. but, w8.. i'll re post, i'll try to find what im saying..
No, it won't just rotate. The forces balance.
iim not sure, the sounds a little bads on the second link, but i think he uses strong magnets, or neodymium.
wat im trying to make is sumthing like that if possible w/o using neodymium?
The Bedini SG motor should be in that list, but I think for some reason it is not. It's also at PesWiki, here:
WOW! The David Hamel Motor sound good :-
Supposedly, the "3 cone device" or "3CD" gives forth the principle of perpetual motion via 3-body interaction physics to the zero point energy field via the usage of duality/magnetism and of vibration. Chaos physics induced through 3-body interactions. Chaos induced to provide runaway conditions of acceleration in the apparatus. A method of 'straining the aether' through torsion field interactions through magnetism and extreme vibration.
And it's believed to be Atlantean in origin.
With all those scientificy words, how can it not work !!!
Well it should be scientific-y, considering that David Hamel got his ideas from aliens from another dimension who talked to him through his TV, as explained in the biographical section of the same article, here:
You know a person called johnson developed a design for a motor that runs on permanent magnet (which makes it free energy device) long back , but the power corps sued him and made his invention put away for (idk may be 80 years or so) , these paper , they only came out to light in 2008 only after the poor guy was dead already ( like really dead ~ awol) , so if you find any comments (esp. rude ones that sound educated) with more than 30.8% stupidity , then they are our beloved corporations, so dont care about them this really works. I mean if free energy was really impossible , then nobody would've bothered about nikola tesla
What about giving the hojo motor a try?
Free energy? Doesn't exist no matter what type of magnets you have.
uhm.. yes.. what i ment, is, isaw those who made magnets and by means of repulsion, the rotor inside rotates, although i understand that its not 100% free, i just want to try to mimic it, but most i saw uses neodymium magnets.
You can make an electric motor with any kind of magnet.
i didnt ment electric motor, "magna motor"
i didnt ment electric motor, "magna motor"
sorry, i was loged in in my friends name..


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We've written about Nottinghack before here on Creative Nottingham, and I'm very pleased to see that the open hacking group seems to be going from strength to strength. Nottinghack's focus is on anything constructive – technological or craft, though there's a definite 'geeky' slant to activities. As such, there are a couple of quite different events coming up that you may want to get involved with.
Nottinghack have grown into a dedicated workspace over the few months they've been running. From humble beginnings in the function room above the Navigation on Wilford Street, they now have their own workshop next to Nottingham Station – check out the introductory video here. It certainly looks like a great space, and this week, it will play host to Men of Steel, Balls of Wool, surely the best name for a knitting event ever committed to screen. That's tomorrow night, Wednesday 22nd September, £3 entry.
Alternatively, if wool's really not your bag(/jumper/hat) then how about a full day of Arduino tutorials? Sunday 3rd October is the date, and £40 the price. Don't be discouraged by that cost – it includes your own Arduino kit to take home, from which you could create… well, nearly anything, it seems! Designed as an introductory session for Arduino beginners, the event will lead you through microprocessors in general before looking at what you can reasonably expect to achieve with just a laptop, an Arduino and a few electronic parts. Places are limited, so check out the event page and reserve your place!


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In addition to my love for research and consulting, I have had a lifelong passion for health and wellness. In order to formalize my passion, I completed a year-long program in Ayurvedic medicine and became certified as an Ayurvedic Health Counselor. I am also trained as as a Reiki practitioner, and have been practicing yoga and dancing for 15+ years.
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Criminal Justice in China
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I'm working on eating more balanced, healthier meals, and tonite I fixed my favorite breading for chicken to go along with some Quinoa and steamed green beans.
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- 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup and 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8-10 skinless, boneless chicken breast tenders
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, blend the olive oil and garlic. In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and pepper. Dip each chicken breast in the oil mixture, then in the bread crumb mixture. Arrange the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish, and top with any remaining bread crumb mixture.
- Bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
My green beans have about 1/2 tsp of butter, fresh ground black pepper, and some herbs of Italy.
My portions were about 4 oz chicken, about a cup of quinoa, and a cup of green beans.


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A personal note: My Maternity Leave
As you already know my husband Alex and I are excited to greet a tiny new addition to our family this September! We are very excited for this amazing change to our lives and are extremely appreciative of all the support that you have shown us through these past few months of my pregnancy.
With July already in full swing, I'm sure many of you are wondering when and for how long my maternity leave will be, and what you can do for self-care while I take this much needed time to spend recovering and getting to know our new baby boy. I will begin maternity leave on Saturday September 1, 2018, and plan to be back to work Monday November 5, 2018. As I've mentioned to you in the past regarding injury and trauma, every body is different and every person's recovery time can be different, so should I require more time to recover in order to provide the service you have learned to love, I will let you know!
I know self-care and receiving regular massage is an important part of your lifestyle, and I absolutely did not want to leave you in the lurch while I take my leave. I have two recommendations of highly trained and respected massage therapists that you can contact during the time I am out. Please note that their pricing and their schedule will more than likely be different than mine as they are independent of Massage Móvil. With that said, they are excited for the possibility to work with you during my absence. Please feel free to contact them via their information below:
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TGIF! Today is my last day of work in 2014. I get 2 weeks off and will be leaving for Montreal tomorrow. I can't wait to see my family and friends. I'll also be taking some time off from the blog and will be back and better than ever in 2015! In the meantime, here's how I spent my week:
Fried chicken & waffles for brunch from The Rosedale Diner
A grown-up winter coat from SOIA & KYO that cost me a fortune but it's an investment
The best ornament ever
Drinks with some of my girls
Annual visit to the Christmas Market
Happy Holidays to one and all. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


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We have a bit of a late holiday gift for the procrastinators in the EBSQ family. Due to some upload weirdness that happened as a result of our recent server migration, we're extending the deadline for December's shows to 11:59PM Eastern Time on January 3, 2010. Voting will also be extended by 3 days.
In the interim, here's a bit of a trick to get your pics uploaded without disappearing into the ether:
- resize your primary art images to no more than 800 x 800 pixels prior to uploading
- if you're having a hard time, wait to upload your details until later
- and make sure your detail images are resized to no more than 400 x 400 prior to uploading
- if all else fails, drop us an email with your image and we'll get them uploaded and added to the show of your choice (<–this is a last resort thing!)
So–that's the scoop. We hope things get back to normal so we can start off our ten anniversary year with a bang rather than a whimper!
Happy New Year from EBSQ!


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Experiencing A Conyers Sewer Damage Emergency?
Even though floodings are possibly best known for producing extensive water damage to homes and businesses, they can at the same time trigger sewage from sanitary sewer lines to back up into homes through drain pipes.
These kinds of backups not only result in damage which is complicated and expensive to remedy, but also develop health risks.
A large number of home owner and business insurance policies do not pay for sewer backup unless special sewer backup protection is added to the policy.
Sewer backup insurance coverage is made available from a large number of insurance organisations for a reasonable cost, usually $40 or $50 for a yearly insurance coverage.
A lot of homeowners and businessmen may perhaps not comprehend that they are responsible for the maintenance and repair service of the home or sewer lateral the pipeline between the city sanitary sewer main, often found beneath the street, and the property.
The sewer lateral is owned and maintained by the home owner including any piece that could expand into the street or public right-of-way. A fractured or worn away lateral or one chocked full of tree roots could enable groundwater to leak into the structure, adding to the feasible sewer backup troubles.
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Some Creators Of Sewer Back-up:
Blockages Because Of Tree Roots: Hedges and trees searching for water can secure their way right into sewer line splits inflicting enormous damages. They may start out small, entering into a narrow gap within the piping; but as the tree or shrubbery continues to mature, so does the root. Tree roots can easily enter the service pipe at junctions and induce obstructions. These might also progress a long way, and roots from various types of trees behave in different ways.
Should you suspect that town trees accountable for sewer line damages, your local plumber can speak to the municipality and samplings of the root systems will be made use of to help establish the trees and who is accountable for clean-up. Occasionally a blockage is the outcome of a combination of city and private trees. In this particular case expenses are split among the metro and property owner.
Sanitary Main: A obstruction can come about inside a metro hygienic main.
If the block is not found in time, discharge coming from the main can back up into households and offices via flooring drains. Usually this comes about slowly and gradually, giving the homeowner time to contact a licensed plumber to analyse the damage. Whenever water is entering your downstairs room at a fast speed, call the metro public works business office and describe the problem right away to make sure that a town manager can examine.
Water in Basement: Most bsmt flooding is not associateded with the hygienic sewer system. Thus, water can show up in a basement that has never before experienced a water problem. Drainage may be improved by being sure that water recedes from the structure.
Homeowners and business insurance do not cover flood damage: Only flood insurance will cover your losses in the event of a flood. Federal flood insurance policies can be purchased directly from an insurance agent or a company representative, and are available to communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.
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Ways to Prevent Backups in Your Lateral and in the City Main
Change out Your Pipes With Brand New Plastic pipe: A particular way to avoid tree roots from penetrating your line is to change your line and tap with all new plastic pipe. In case you continue to have troubles with tree roots growing in your lateral, you may have to have roots cut routinely.
Not legal Plumbing system Connections: Do not attach French drains, sump pumps and other flood control systems to your hygienic sewer. It is illegal, and particles and residue will plug your line. Seek a local plumber to fix any type of not legal hookups.
Dispose of Grease Correctly: Cooking oil should be poured into a heat-resistant container and disposed of correctly, when it cools off, not in the drain. Washing grease down the drain with hot water can give rise to serious troubles. Once the grease cools off, it is going to harden either in the sink, the owner's line, or in the main sewer causing the line to constrict and in due course block.
Use a Backwater Prevention Control device: A backwater shutoff is a fixture installed in to a sewage system line, and sometimes right into a drain line, in the cellar of your home or business to avoid sewer backflows. A successfully attached and maintained backwater plug makes it possible for sewerage to head out, yet never to come back in. Property owners are accountable for the installing and servicing of backwater control devices. The charge to install one depends on the type of plumbing in your home or business and the difficulty of setup. Consult an experienced plumber.
Dispose of Paper Products Correctly: Paper towels, throw away (and cloth) diapers, and feminine products have the ability to result in numerous troubles in the homeowner's lateral as well as in the municipality main given that they do not break down right away, as toilet paper will.
If You Encounter A Sewer Backup, What To Do:
A sewer backup can lead to disease, destruction of your valuables, damage to your house or business, and can even result in electrical malfunctions. In the event of sewer backup, immediately arrange for the cleanup of your property.
- Steam washing or removing soaked rugs or curtains.
- Removing or repairing ravaged sheetrock or wall structure covering.
- Mopping floors and wiping walls with cleansing soap and disinfectant.
- Wet-vacuuming or removing spillage.
- Clearing out and cleansing plumbing equipments.
- Clean-up of ductwork.
How To File A Insurance ClaimFor all insurance claim reasons, take before and after pics of the affected areas and record any kind of property damages. Retain all receipts associated with repairs, cleansing or loss and call your Independent Insurance Broker as soon as practical.
Here are other cities in which our crew services:
Marietta, Red Oak, Hampton, Lithia Springs, Winston, Lawrenceville, Mcdonough, Redan, Union City, Suwanee, Stone Mountain, Douglasville, Morrow, Clarkdale, Grayson, Acworth, Fairburn, Clarkston, Conley, Covington, North Metro, Lebanon, Loganville, Dallas, Austell, Atlanta, Stockbridge, Smyrna, Sunny Side, Sharpsburg, Lilburn, Hiram, Fayetteville, Pine Lake, Lithonia, Woodstock, Lovejoy, Rex, Decatur, Roswell, Snellville, Riverdale, Norcross, Tyrone, Peachtree City, Ellenwood, Conyers, Kennesaw, Forest Park, Powder Springs, Jonesboro, Alpharetta, Avondale Estates, Palmetto, Newnan, Mableton, Oxford, Duluth, Canton, Tucker, Scottdale
Posted below are more zipcodes of towns that our company handles emergencies in:
30273, 30134, 30009, 30064, 30156, 30058, 30303, 30033, 30358, 30169, 31119, 31131, 30052, 30354, 30304, 30337, 30315, 30085, 30030, 30310, 30152, 30076, 30238, 30320, 30023, 30350, 30007, 31126, 30294, 31136, 30392, 30342, 30301, 30325, 30362, 30306, 39901, 30067, 30031, 30374, 30346, 30338, 30312, 30396, 30080, 30071, 30236, 30348, 30045, 30013, 30394, 30095, 30260, 30157, 30034, 30332, 30326, 30003, 30355, 30091, 30002, 30122, 30012, 30327, 30010, 30133, 30035, 31139, 30188, 30168, 30228, 30075, 30090, 30269, 30237, 30388, 30008, 30084, 30083, 31195, 30291, 30189, 31192, 30281, 30088, 30319, 30317, 30032, 30268, 30024, 31193, 30329, 30341, 30277, 30252, 30099, 30046, 30214, 30022, 30082, 30309, 30364, 30321, 30305, 30368, 30060, 30361, 31106, 30324, 30029, 30065, 30253, 30049, 30111, 30302, 30087, 30054, 30265, 30044, 30340, 30316, 30098, 30043, 30384, 30314, 30359, 30398, 30334, 30380, 30345, 31146, 30063, 30339, 30072, 30333, 30086, 30328, 30343, 30160, 30366, 30093, 30036, 30378, 31141, 30377, 30026, 30066, 30047, 30092, 30126, 30297, 30313, 30096, 30215, 30270, 30037, 30042, 30336, 31196, 30296, 30097, 30349, 30331, 30356, 30094, 30370, 30298, 30187, 30039, 30308, 31156, 30074, 30287, 30274, 30004, 30322, 30360, 30311, 30021, 30357, 30284, 30061, 30141, 30079, 30068, 30288, 30371, 30062, 30307, 30344, 30290, 30078, 30081, 31150, 30127, 30318, 31145, 30369, 30272, 30077, 30101, 30005, 30017, 30038, 30048, 30213, 30135, 30102, 30385, 30006, 30016, 30146, 30106, 30353, 30375, 30363, 30144, 31107, 30069, 30250
Our Services include: water damage , water dry-out, flood clean up, basement flooding clean up, wet carpet and rugs, water damage contracting, water extraction team, sewage clean up, flooded cellar, flood damage, drying wet carpet, flood cellar, basement drying, carpet flooding, water damage service, flooded carpet, flooded house, flooded home, water removal, water in basement.


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To paraphrase the old quote: "Ask not what your photographer can do for your pictures, but ask what those pictures can do for you" Can your photographer make you feel passion, joy, love in the recollection of your day? Then you chose correctly.
This little blog post contains some very special memories for me, in the 2-minute short round-up film below.
Now I'll be honest with you about two things:
- this isn't my newest work
- this isnt my best work
So why blog it? Because this little film, these couples, these moments, and these shots this still puts the hairs on the back of my neck standing up.
And that is what your photographer or filmmaker should be doing for you. They should get all the feels from shooting your wedding, and you should get that too.
So many lovely couples and so many awesome shoots, and so many emotional memories and moments captured. From brisk spring engagements, to two-day stately-home wedding films, from romantic summer elopements to firework-friendly Autumn weddings and magical Christmassy Winter weddings. So much colour, so much fun, so much love. So much to see, and it's all here on the site. Spare just a couple of minutes and check out this little film of some of my favourite photographic moments. Oh, and ... crying? Me, no that's just a bit of grit in my eye....


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More InformationRecommended Animal Lovers, Professional and Experienced, looking for a Home and Pets to care for, Long-Term
"We just got back to Goolwa for Easter. The house looks amazing. Thank you to the best Housesitters ever. JaiJai looked everywhere for you" Sandie Goolwa
About Us
We have been pet and home sitting since 2009. We are both in our fifties and are extremely trustworthy, very reliable, kind, honest people that love animals and gardening. We promise that we will take care of your pets and home as if they were our own. As homeowners for over thirty years and now landlords, we understand how precious homes are and how important it is to have someone looking after your property who can be 110% trusted.
As experienced animal lovers, we had pets whilst we had our family home, cats, dog, hamsters, fishes and birds. Scratch a very talented black and white cat was our last pet at home. Oh what a character he was, he would knock on the front door knocker to be let in being too lazy to come round the back to this cat flap. If we did not hear the faint knocking then Holly our border collie cross dog would alert us. But the only thanks Holly would get from Scratch was a hiss and a possible swipe of his paw as he walked in past her. We do miss them but as you can see we have wonderful memories.
We moved to Australia from the UK with our family (including our cats) in 2004. We bought a house in Adelaide where we lived for three years before moving to Queensland. Once Scratch passed away we brought a caravan and haven't looked back.
Since 2009 we have been travelling around Australia whilst pet and house sitting and working part-time. We also return back to Kent, England regularly to be with family and friends.
We have both UK and Australian Police Checks.
Why we want to house sit
The experience of being part of a community and exploring new locations enriched our lives. Through house sitting, we have made many friends who have invited us back time and time again to look after their homes and pets. We love to provide peace of mind to the homeowner whilst they are away by letting them know that their house and pets are being taken care of. We do not have pets of our own anymore but by taking care of other peoples pets we get the satisfaction we miss and need.
And receiving reviews like these makes us want to continue house sitting:-
Our first house sit - "Kim and Tracey house sat for us twice in 2009 and 2010. We went away this year and tried to get them again, but they couldn't make it. They were excellent. In fact, I thought they left our place better than when they moved in". Kathy - Northern Territory, Australia
"We would not hesitate to recommend Tracey and Kim as house sitters most warmly. They were exceptionally easy to deal with, flexible, caring and thoughtful. They obviously loved our pets and sent us regular photos of them while we were away along with notes on how they were doing. This was very much appreciated. When we got home, there was lovely food in the fridge and a framed photo of our pets on the wall". Harmony - Kent, England
"I can attest that they came with resounding references from others. Probably the most common theme was that they left the property in better condition than they found it. We can also confirm this in our case." Sandy - South Australia
"Tracey & Kim sat our house for 5 months while touring in our caravan. They looked after our property as if it was their own everything was spotless including the yard upon our return. Would have no hesitation in recommending them & wish them all the best for future house sits." Len & Julie - Heritage Park, Queensland.
Our Experience
"Tracey and Kim advised us on what we need to do before we went on holiday which helped us immensely and meant we had a stress free break. Molly is sitting on my lap and wants to say she and Bradley had a fabulous time with you and Kim" Eleanor - Sandwich Kent, England
As house sitters since 2009 and homeowners, we have experience of looking after properties and dealing with any issue which may arise.
We are both house proud and enjoy gardening, tending the veggie plot and looking after the odd Vineyard. We have helped out with pruning, picking oranges and avocados. Taking care of Banana plants, looking after spas and swimming pools.
We have been fortunate enough to have house sat for two different couples - three times, one couple - two times as well as many others and we are still counting and enjoying every bit of it.
Some of the pets we have cared for whilst house sitting :
Milly and Tippy, two adorable dogs who lived with 1 duck and 11 chickens. We had to be fast when collecting the eggs as Tippy would always try to get to them and steal them first.
Riley, a captivating Jack Russell who we have had the pleasure of caring for 3 times and who since has sadly gone to pet heaven. She adored my husband Kim, his shadow.
Barry, Blanch and Pretty three cats who we have cared for twice. They are lovable mischief makers with individual characters. Barry playful but reserved who bought us the odd live trophy. Pretty loves snuggling up on the bed at night for cuddles and all the attention she can get. Blanche is shy, she likes her own space but loves dribbling while cuddling.
"Tracey and Kim cared for our pets (a cat and a dog) home and garden to an extremely high level of competence and care. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. On return our home and garden were immaculate. Two very happy pets who seemed to have forgotten us!! Our 5.5 month tour of Europe was made more relaxing knowing that everything at home was being cared for so well. They arrived as strangers and left as friends whom we hope we will have the pleasure of seeing again. Thank you" Brenda - Birchington-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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The Refresh: 1st Edition
A weekly dose of inspiration to reignite your creative spark
I've considered myself a creative for years. However, that doesn't mean I'm constantly bubbling over with new ideas. Creativity ebbs and flows. I believe the only way to get out of an "ebb" phase is to break from routine and seek out the unfamiliar. I find so many inspirational gems each week that I wanted an outlet with which to share them with other like-minded individuals. Thus, The Refresh was born.
The Refresh is a weekly newsletter intended to rejuvenate creativity. Each Friday it features interesting articles, images and graphics to illuminate new perspectives and inspire imaginative thinking.
I hope this newsletter will serve as a weekly reminder to help you step away from habitual routines to refresh your mind. Happy reading!
Kara Rosenlund's newest print series, East Coast of Australia, further justifies my desire to travel to Australia. Also loving her sketch book.
Shit to think about. A visually perfect graphic summarizing the constant array of thoughts going through my head. Click through Jasmine Dowling's portfolio for some serious design inspo.
Learn more about my morning routine in this week's Project 52 prompt, Day-to-Day, here.
A colorful & eclectic home built on the ruins of an old haystack in Spain's countryside from Architectural Digest Espana. See the post here and the home tour here.
Visit my go-to lady, Half Baked Harvest, for the greatest, photo-worthy dinners. These Antipasto Skewers with Kale Pesto might make an appearance on the dinner menu next week.
Don't leave Mint Juleps at the track, make them at home! Lou What Wear consulted Rye on How to Make a Mint Julep Like A Pro.
Give your mom a hug this week! It's Mother's Day. A heartwarming interview with the maker mothers behind Indego Africa's handmade products. I love this sweatshirt!
Everyone has those [shitty] days and it's hard to get out of that funk. Discover How to Rebound After a Shitty Day by Smack Bang Designs.
Your pool party just got a whole lot better. Check out Aww Sam's seriously cool & colorful West Coast travel diary.


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From time to time documents concerning Spatial Services may be tabled in the Parliament.
The Spatial Services annual report is part of the Department of Finance, Service and Innovation annual report tabled in Parliament.
Other documents tabled in Parliament are available on the Parliament of New South Wales website www.parliament.nsw.gov.au.


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Often the aquarium has become a popular leisure activity that can be one part of style and design, with around millions of fish tank fans and tropical fish in many countries. Beginning in the 1850s (when modern aquariums were first developed as brand new curiosities) the ranks involving aquarium maintainers had harvested as more sophisticated developments which include those from lighting and also filtering systems were produced to keep fish in the fish tank healthy.
It is far better to complete UV aquarium sanitation into your fish tank, but keep in mind that you have to use UV fish tank sterilizers in addition to normal fish tank filters and need to be the final step of the screening method. The important thing is aquarium normal water passes the aquarium filter before moving through the ULTRAVIOLET aquarium sterilization unit. In this way, a normal aquarium filter takes away solids so that when normal water passes through the aquarium's ULTRAVIOLET sterilization unit later, it can be purified for the best results.
Sanitation of UV aquariums will kill algae, viruses, microbes and parasites using ultraviolet lights. This sterilization performs very well in cleaning fish tank water for pure ailments. Ultraviolet sterilization does an excellent job so there are a number involving companies out there that use this method to purify drinking water on a business scale and even to wipe out algal growth in out of doors pools.
Aquarium plants provide life within aquariums as well as water with regard to fish. Aquarium plants bring beauty to the aquarium and make it look beautiful whilst completing empty space in the aquarium. The most important thing to remember along with plants is to form an attractive background, leaving room with regard to fish to swim while not becoming disturbed and visible.
What is important to plan for plants within aquariums is to form an attractive background, the type is excessive, the grass is best planted at intervals in rows, while the furry ones look better when they are grouped into small clumps, which makes them resemble bushes branched out.


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This might not be the end of the football season, yet as the old saying goes when the fourth round of the FA Cup heaves into view and the days begin to lengthen, you can see the end of the season from here.
The good news for Newcastle, Sunderland and Aston Villa is that all three clubs have shown a slight upturn in form and fortune, in some cases very slight, over the past few weeks. The bad news, obviously, is that these grand old clubs still form the Premier League's bottom three in mid-January. Actually it is worse than that. Mid-January has already gone, and after this weekend's fixtures January will have gone. The Premier League takes a break for the FA Cup next week, so it will be February before we know it.
The better news for the three clubs in trouble, or at least the less bad news, is that this weekend's games are all winnable. Yes, I know that is a ridiculous thing to say. All games are theoretically winnable, though it may be truer of this season that all games are actually losable, and if our doughty trio had managed to win some of their previous winnable games they would be higher in the table than they are at the moment. Yet even so, Sunderland are at home to Bournemouth, Newcastle away at Watford, while Villa have the small matter of a Midlands derby at The Hawthorns.
At the start of the season, had anyone told the bottom three they were going to need points in a hurry to end January on a positive note, they would not have been too frightened by the fixtures just detailed. Villa arguably have the most arduous task, what with being adrift at the bottom and away from home, but anything can happen in a local derby. The two north-east clubs play newly promoted sides, and if you cannot take points in extremis from such games you probably deserve to be down among the relegation candidates.
The flaw in that theory is not difficult to spot. It is no longer the start of the season. After new year you are not really a newly promoted side any more, you are a Premier League team with more than half of your fixtures completed. And for most of the season Watford and Bournemouth have not been playing like newly promoted sides with scant experience of the top flight; they have been playing with confidence and no little application, picking up points against bigger opponents with some notable results.
But, and here is the big question, where has it got them? Undoubtedly Watford and Bournemouth have been among the surprise successes of a generally surprising season but late January finds all three promoted sides in the bottom half of the table, with Bournemouth and Norwich (at home to Liverpool on Saturday since you ask, probably thankful that Luis Suárez will not be around) looking particularly vulnerable to recoveries by the bigger clubs beneath them. Watford do not look in too much trouble. They are on the same points as Everton and even Roberto Martínez's biggest critics have not mentioned relegation yet, though they have lost four straight league games since taking a point from Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day and it could be that top-flight fatigue, sometimes known as reality, is beginning to set in.
Saturday may offer some pointers as to how the rest of the season plays out. Bournemouth gave themselves a lift with a convincing win over Norwich at the weekend, though they are still only three points above the drop zone. Should they lose at the Stadium of Light, and Sam Allardyce has probably had the fixture circled on his calendar for some time, Newcastle could close the gap with a win at Watford. There seems no obvious reason why Newcastle should win at Watford, except Steve McClaren's side finally seem to be improving while Quique Sánchez Flores needs to prove his players have not hit a wall. With Swansea at Everton on Sunday, where the home side really need to release the handbrake to prevent their manager's claims of a European finish looking silly – for a team playing so well Everton have been stuck in 11th for far too long – this could be the weekend for a few incremental yet important shifts in league position.
Although nothing is ever decided in January, not even late January, February can turn into a long month for teams heading downwards in the table. Those that can see a glimmer of hope, on the other hand, especially ones already out of the FA Cup, can start counting out the games to the end of the season and working out exactly what they have to do. So to cut to the chase, before the last league games in January, it looks as if the two north-east clubs have a chance of escaping their present predicament, while Bournemouth, Norwich and Swansea are in danger of getting sucked down.
One would imagine the three teams eventually relegated will come from the current bottom six. Chelsea are still theoretically in trouble, only one point ahead of Bournemouth, but no one seriously expects the Stamford Bridge crisis to get that much worse now. They dropped a couple of points at home at the weekend but Everton are a good side, and Chelsea probably regarded it as a point saved, if not stolen. West Bromwich are not as high in the table as they would like but appear capable of getting over the line in the 16 games that remain, as do Watford, assuming their slump does not continue for long enough to cause panic.
Clearly this is all guesswork until a few more games have been played; it just happens that one or two fairly crucial matches are coming up this weekend. Not least the one at West Bromwich. The last rites were read over Villa's survival chances some weeks ago but the situation is not yet hopeless. On the final weekend in January last year Leicester were bottom of the table with 17 points, and look what has happened to them since. Villa are bottom with 12, with only two wins to their name, and although that does appear desperate, a win against local rivals on Saturday would take them to 15 and possibly signal a change in outlook. Villa do not appear to have Leicester's squad strength, it must be said, but if they are going to do anything other than meekly accept their fate they need to start now.
Although no prizes are ever handed out in January, there is no better time to start a recovery. After February, or to be more exact after the first week of March, the remaining games start to be expressed in single figures. Unless you happen to be Leicester, that is when teams near the bottom of the table usually find the season slipping away.


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Golbe reveals inspiration for Plateau United's away form
Ahead of their tie at the Umuahia Towship Stadium against Abia Warriors, Elisha Golbe reveals Plateau United's inspiration to their impressive away form in the Nigerian topflight.
Since the restart of the league, the Kenedy Boboye-led side have managed to pick four points from three games played at oppositions' ground.
And, so far, 11 points garnered from a possible 36 have consolidated their lead at the top of the Nigeria Professional Football League log as they stay atop with a five-point margin.
The defender gives an insight into what has made them become the most feared visiting side in the division, and how important it is for their aspiration to emerge champion.
"It's all about teamwork, togetherness, discipline and training," Golbe told Goal.
"We have been training well and with the support of the management and other staffs of the team, I think that's what is giving us the inspiration to be able to at least play well and stay where we are now.
"I think getting points away is very important, first, for you to remain at the top of the table and win the league and for you to become a champion you must have to, at least, get some points away from home."
Against Abdullahi Biffo's men, continuing getting the points is what the Rwang Pam Stadium outfit is concerned about, according to Golbe.
"I think that's what we are trying to do to get to wherever we fix our focus at. And we are looking to continue to get the points against Abia Warriors to add it to our point account."