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Manufacture and Inspection of Large-Diameter Pipes
Becoming and remaining a market leader requires special abilities. For instance, it requires the flexibility to deliver pipes in nearly all dimensions, in every quantity, and to almost anywhere on Earth. Being a market leader also means providing substantial manufacturing capacities and complementary state of the art production technologies. Berg Pipe Mobile has specialized and optimized the two-step Submerged-Arc Helical Welding (SAWH) manufacturing process.
Coils are processed at a preparation stand where the lead end is cut square to remove any irregular shape. Coil identity is verified and measurements are recorded to verify material is within required tolerances. Coils are then loaded into the decoiling stand to feed into the mill.
New coils are joined to the previous coil by submerged arc welding to provide a continuous strip.
The skelp is tested for laminar imperfections along both edges and across the full width of the strip using a series of normal beam ultrasonic probes.
The strip is pushed through a three-roll bending stand and formed into a spiral, with the two edges of the strip meeting after the forming process. The required pipe diameter is obtained by adjusting the feed angle based on the width of the strip, and the orientation of the three roll bending sets to form the ideal radius. The edges of the strip are tack welded together using a continuous single wire gas metal arc welder. Fine tuning of the pipe diameter and strip edge offsets are continually monitored and controlled.
The continuous pipe is then cut into individual pieces to the specified length up to 80 ft. The cut is made without stopping the forming process by a travelling carriage clamped to the moving pipe and an oxygen plasma torch moved around the periphery of the pipe on a rotating frame.
The inside of the pipe is cleaned of loose mill scale and tack welding slag by a rotating brush and vacuum system.
The full-length tack weld is visually inspected to ensure it is properly prepared for submerged arc welding. In order to promote a sound weld along the entire pipe, run-on and run-off tabs are welded on to the pipe ends. This allows any defects caused by instability in the start or stop of the welding process to be cut off with the tabs and discarded.
Pipe is welded on one of three welding stands using a three-wire inside pass followed by a two-wire outside pass. The deposits overlap to provide a full penetration weld. The welding process is computer controlled and weld alignment is automatically adjusted by a laser tracking system. The weld wires are submerged in a layer of granular flux which provides shielding to weld puddle from the ambient air and allows impurities to float out of the weld before it solidifies. Unused loose flux is recycled into the system, while hard fused flux is separated and discarded.
The run-on and run-off tabs are removed and the pipe is cleaned using a vacuum system to remove any residual material from the welding process.
Each pipe is measured for dimensional conformance to the specifications and each weld is visually inspected before the pipe is allowed to continue through the production line.
Defects identified during testing and inspection are removed, and the weld is repaired and re-tested and inspected to ensure complete removal of the defect.
The mill computer system indicates any required testing and pipe rings for mechanical testing samples are secured. The mechanical properties of the base metal and the weld are measured in accordance with agreed specifications.
To ensure that the pipe can easily be girth welded in the field, the inside and outside weld caps on each end are ground flush with the pipe body.
Each pipe end is machined with a bevel for field welding according API 5L standards or customer specifications.
Each pipe is filled with water, sealed and pressurized according to the time and pressure requirements of the relevant specification. A pressure versus time graph is generated for each test cycle and computer archived with the pipe number.
The automated ultrasonic testing station inspects each pipe utilizing a computerized system with up to 12 shear wave probes looking for both longitudinal and transverse defects. Probe alignment is automatically adjusted by a laser tracking system. A test map recording all indications for each test is generated and computer archived. All indications that exceed the alarm level are recorded in the mill computer system and sent to manual ultrasonic testing for final disposition.
Manual ultrasonic testing is performed on each indication exceeding alarm level at the automated ultrasonic testing station. The mill computer system requires that disposition of each individual indication is completed before a pipe can be accepted. In addition, the complete circumference of each pipe end is tested for laminar discontinuities using a straight beam probe.
Each pipe end is tested for a minimum of 8 inches of weld length using computed radiography. In addition, any defects detected by ultrasonic inspection are inspected to provide additional information for repairs and to aid in process changes to improve weld quality.
All required dimensional properties of the pipe are checked for conformance with the specification. Routine measurements are recorded in the mill computer system, verified against process limits, and utilized for data analysis. The pipe is visually examined full-length over the entire inside and outside surface, as well as both ends. Once the pipe passes visual and dimensional requirements, the data is entered into the mill computer system. The system verifies that passing tests have also been recorded for hydrotest, ultrasonic testing of the weld and pipe ends, and radiographic testing before the pipe can be accepted as a prime pipe.
Once all production and inspection steps have been carried out and all specification requirements have been fulfilled, the customer documentation is prepared. All results are listed, and certificates are produced.


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Côte des Cailloux
Glen Ellen, Sonoma Valley, California
The first time Jacques Mathieu tasted a Coturri wine, he hailed it as "a revelation," deciding then and there that he wanted the Coturri team to assist with his own project. A French ex-pat, Jacques has had a long and successful career as an architect, and while he still dabbles in the field, he has largely retired to his home in Sonoma, on the outskirts of Glen Ellen. It is there that he planted the Côte des Cailloux vineyard in 1996 as a field blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Counoise, Cinsault, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier, and Chasselas.
The vines are planted on volcanic bedrock with almost no topsoil. In fact, the soils are so hard that they had to use a jackhammer to plant the vineyard. The careful positioning of the vines around the hill takes advantage of the varied exposures and allows the disparate grape varieties to ripen at roughly the same time. Jacques' home sits atop the vineyard hill.
Vinification is done at Coturri Winery, where Tony Coturri pioneered low intervention wines in California and has continued to make distinctive wines for almost four decades. Phil Coturri originally assisted in the planting and maintaining of the vineyard, while Tony helped with winemaking until 2011. The project is now managed as a collaboration between Jacques and Nic Coturri, Tony's son. Nic has brought his own perspective to the project, re-training the Grenache vines from Cordon to Goblet and picking at a lower brix. The results can be seen in the 2014 red, which balances power and finesse.
In addition to the Rhône-style red on offer, they also make miniscule amounts of a white blend from Rhône grapes sourced in Hopland in Mendocino, as well as a fortified Zinfandel from Côte des Cailloux and the Sky vineyard.
Our Selections
Côte des Cailloux Rhône Blend Red Sonoma Valley 2014
A field blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Mourvèdre, Roussanne, Syrah, Viognier, Counoise, Chassellas. This remarkable wine is spontaneously co-fermented in a handful of old oak casks, then aged for a year before bottling. There's a freshness and liveliness to this wine that belies it's 15% alcohol. The wine reminds one of nimble Chateauneuf du Pape, like great Beaucastel or Henri Bonneau.

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Another week in review post. Guess it's better than nothing at all.
Got the broody hen moved to a separate cage. She has lost a lot of weight, so I need to cook up some mash for her. Meant to candle eggs but never got to it.
Just restacking the playset parts so they aren't laying in the dirt. Will need to clean them up before painting.
The stepson is wanting to learn carving so I am practicing my whittling. Made some stakes for the tent and started on a spoon. Took photos to upload later.


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Skin Detox
That fresh radiant glow, who doesn't want it?! Being in my early 30's has got me thinking about my skin more than ever, I want to take care of it and preserve it. Boy do I regret those tanning bed days. My mom always said I'd regret it when I'm older, mama does know best! We can't turn back time, but we can still preserve what we got and even improve it!
I recently started going to a massage therapist to help me with my sleep issues (I'll have to make a post about what helped my insomnia). She noticed my skin was dry, dull, easily irritated, and had a few breakouts. So she suggested a 10 day skin detox, promising that if I stuck to the 10 days even my skin tone will change. I was up for the challenge! I wasted no time and started with the Sunday after Thanksgiving.
What the masseuse suggested for 10 days:
- Vegan diet
- Drink activated charcoal everyday between meals
- Drink detox tea throughout the day
- NO sugar
- NO dairy
- NO alcohol
- During this time try to eat nutritious and organic foods that are high in antioxidants, like berries.
- Eat lots of greens to make sure you get enough calcium as well
- Drink lots and lots and lots of water. When you think you're drinking a lot of water, drink more.
What I did:
I tweaked this plan a little to fit my lifestyle. I'm very active and need as much protein as I can get, so I Included eggs.
I replaced my morning coffee's cream (half & half) with soy milk, which I personally like with my coffee anyway, so I'm hoping to stick to it.
I have to confess that I kinda cheated on day 3. One of the girls brought this amazing almond cake from New Seasons, and I couldn't resist trying it... it was SO good. It doesn't seem like it affected my results anyway :).
I started with activated charcoal in capsules from New Seasons, but I ran out on day 5! So for day 6 I switched to a powder charcoal that you mix with water, I also got it at New Seasons, but you can buy the same one online as well: Activated Charcoal.
I also picked up two different detox teas from New Seasons: Puka Detox Tea and Yogi Rose Hibiscus Skin Detox tea
I took two detox baths during this time. For the bath add to hot/warm water:
- 1 cup of Epsom salt
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- favorite essential oil (optional) I added lavender
Soak in the bath for at least 30 minutes.
I also used clay facial masks a couple times during this week to help draw out impurities. I admit that the first 3-4 days I broke out more than usual. Then the following 4 days my skin cleared up and I'm really impressed with the results! My skin is much more hydrated, has a new glow, is smoother and clearer.
I did the detox for 7 days, not 10. The night of day 7 was my friend's annual Christmas party, which makes any diet impossible, so I ended with that night. However, I am continuing to drink the charcoal and detox teas for the remainder of the time.
The main point was to stay away from sugar and dairy and to eat as much nutrition rich food as possible. I noticed a difference not only in my skin, but I also felt more energized. I'm going to try to stick to some of my new healthy habits :)


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a saturday night baseball game.
now before you x out of the page and think.. "who wants to read about baseball?!!", give my words a chance.
it started out at the pyramid beer garden across the street from mariners "safeco" field where we enjoyed a cold one on one of the nicest days of the year. cold 1 led to 2 when some vancouver guy decided he ordered 6 too many beers for his crew. cold 1 on the canadian? ummm, okay. one of my buddies, TJ, recently decided to start hosting people at his house via couchsurfers.com. Markin, his first couch surfer, was fresh off the plane from czech republic. his skinny build, piercing blue eyes, euro accent and small afro fit his personality to a T. (what is "T" anyway ?) this was Markins first taste of the united states. he was all smiles and loving it already. for good reason. after reading the report and watching the video highlights you'll see why.
when we got into the ball park, things were a buzz. the boston red sox were in town and they were supported by what seemed to be half of the crowd. i have to believe a lot of them were bandwagoners. it was a mere sellout at 41 thousand people. i had read on espn.com that it would be a low scoring affair as Beckett and Felix Hernandez were pitching. these are 2 of the best pitcher's in the majors.
the five run first inning by seattle was capped with homers by Ichiro and Casper Wells, whom i like to call casper. he was the "unfriendly ghost" to the red sox fans. people were still finding their seats and the mariners were splittin wood. the mariners crowd was going ballistic and the red sox fans were hunched back in their chairs in disbelief. a lot of mariners fans, myself included, were rubbing it in while we could. anyone with a red sox hat in the near vicinity was gifted with a "hey, how 'bout those mariners?!!". the fourth inning brought all the fun. by this time the two couples in front of us clad with red sox attire were more than a few beers to the good and seemingly done talking trash about the mariners. they were deliberating between hot dogs or peanuts. i think they ended up with both.
then came the fourth inning. the red sox had Ellsbury on 3rd base. a pop fly to right was caught by Ichiro. the runner tagged and started for home. the throw by Ichiro was a laser. laser. the catcher for the mariners, Bard (which is a fun name to say anytime you can), caught the ball in his mitt, switched it to his bare hand and took a flying knee to the chin by the runner and was knocked completely over on his back. the call on the field was "safe!". the red sox fans were jumping out of their seats and loving it. the mariners fans were spilling popcorn and yelling profanities at the umpires, or at anyone near their seats that could hear them. before anything else could happen the mariners manager was at home plate arguing the call and the "boo's" that filled the air were as loud as i have heard at a baseball game. the 3rd base umpire came to the plate and began talking with the home plate umpire, all the while "Bard" is on his back and looks like he took a haymaker from Mike Tyson. Felix, the pitcher for the M's is hot. he is yelling at the ump and showing the ump Bard still had the ball in his hand. chaos everywhere. after a minute of chatting, the home plate umpire reverses the call; "out!" and signals so with his arm and fist in the air. the mariners fans cheer and all yell "yeah, thats right" while the red sox fans are complaining "you cant change the call.. what?!!". this out ended up being crucial to the outcome of the game. after the call was reversed, Francona, the red sox manager (notorious for chewing 60 pieces of gum a game.. (who does that?!!).. wait, all baseball players do is chew gum, seeds or tobacco and constantly adjust their nut cup).. where was i? oh, Francona. he storms out of the red sox dug out and gets in the grille of the home plate umpire. after only 15 seconds of yelling, the mariners fans were all ill-advisely requesting the departure of the manager; "throw him out.. throw him out of the game!!". the umpire did just that, which got even more applause, cheers and whistles than the overturned call. you could see the blood boiling in the red sox fans. it's only the fourth inning and we lost our voices already.
i had enough peanut shells at my feet at this point in the game to fill a shopping bag. aside from the peanuts, garlic fries and kettle corn were making the rounds in our section. after giving up 5 runs in the first, Beckett settled down and pitched well for the red sox. Felix gave up two 2-run homers in the six and the red sox fans were pointing fingers and taunting. now it's 5-4 mariners. at this point, i think i remember standing up, looking at a few red sox fans and loudly saying "it's about time!".
by now, the guy in front of me had his share of beers in him, and i thought for some reason it would be fun to continue heckling. anytime i had the chance i was saying "easy out" when one of the boston hitters came up. or "keep him honest" when Felix threw to first to keep the base runner close. at one point, the red sox sent the runner from first and was thrown out at second by none other than "Bard". "thats what you get", i yelled. the guy in front of me raises his arms in disbelief dropping a few F-bombs. "what the F***?!" an older fellow ushering didn't care for these words and came marching up the stairs. "listen buddy.. this is a family friendly park and we don't need you talking or acting like an idiot. now, enough with the cursing or i'm kicking you out of the game." we laughed under our breath and held back a few choice words. you can bet he would've put his fist through something if he could have, but his desire to see the rest of the game won, and he shut up and sat down. Francona had already been kicked out of the game, so i suppose he could've bought him a beer.
the mariners sealed the game by bringing in Brandon League, capable of throwing at what seemed like the speed of sound. his entrance was appropriate. each player gets to choose what song they want played when they are introduced during the game. Brandon League's song? "legacy of blood" by the metal group "Consume the Fire". think skulls and metal filling all the big screens at the field. the guy in the media room at the mariners field was loving it, because they replayed the loop over and over again as League walked in from the outfield bullpen. the song continued as he threw 12 pitches to warm up on the mound. once the 9th inning began, most of the balls he threw were fastballs. we saw one hit 99mph. he retired the side and the mariners won. red sox will probably win the world series, but we had our night of mariners glory taking them down and it all went out with death metal!
check out the video links below to see the home run's and laser that Ichiro threw from right field to get Ellsbury out.
listen to Brandon League's introduction song (legacy of blood) here by Consume the Fire: http://www.reverbnation.com/consumethefire


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BIS Warns of 'Uneasy Calm' in Markets Before Possible Debt Storm
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned in its latest quarterly review that the current 'uneasy calm' in financial markets might be short lived, threatened by the Fed's widely expected interest rate hike - the first rate increase in a decade.
Source: BIS Quarterly Review
This latest warning comes after BIS - the central bank of central banks - had previously cautioned that recent economic turmoil in the global stock markets "showed how developed and emerging markets were exposed to the unwinding of financial vulnerabilities built up since the 2008 crisis." See: "BIS Warns of 'Major Faultlines' In Global Debt Bubble".
"The short-lived market response might suggest that EMEs (emerging market economies) could ride out the prospect of US monetary tightening. However, less favourable financial market conditions, combined with a weaker macroeconomic outlook and increased sensitivity to US interest rates, heighten the risk of negative spillovers to EMEs once US rates do start to rise in the United States". BIS Quarterly report December 6th
Again, BIS warns that investors remain "hooked on every word and deed" of central banks and that recent turmoil in markets was not caused by isolated incidents but rather "the release of pressure that has gradually accumulated over the years along major fault lines".
According to the the Telegraph today, "The central bank watchdog said emerging market households and businesses reliant on cheap debt faced a credit crunch that could trigger panic in a world of evaporating liquidity and fewer market makers."
Public and private debt in the developed world has risen 36% since the crisis and is now 265% of GDP and the post-crisis problems have been dealt with with the same ineffectual policies that caused the crisis – prolonged ultra low interest rates and easy monetary policy.
Source: BIS Quarterly Review
Quoting Claudio Borio, head of the economic department at the BIS, the Telegraph report, '"Expectations of further ECB easing had led traders to place bets on the euro that caused huge market swings when the central bank was perceived as failing to deliver. "Against this backdrop, it is hard to imagine how the calm could be anything but uneasy. There is a clear tension between the markets' behaviour and underlying economic conditions.' '"At some point, it will have to be resolved", said Mr Borio'.
Read more on the GoldCore.com blog
Other Sources:
BIS Quarterly Review, December 2015
BIS Warns of 'Major Faultlines' In Global Debt Bubble
Today's Gold Prices: USD 1082.70, EUR 1001.80 and GBP 718.26 per ounce.
Friday's Gold Prices: USD 1063.00, EUR 977.56 and GBP 702.60 per ounce.
Gold in Euro - 1 Year
Gold enjoyed a decent gain on Friday closing up $22.00 to close at $1085.20 for the weekend, a gain of 2.51% for the week. Silver was also up on Friday closing at $14.55, a gain of 3.19% for the week. Platinum jumped $34 to close at $878.
Vanishing Gold Trade Prompts Singapore to Refine Contract – Bloomberg
Gold near 3-week high after U.S. jobs data triggers short covering – Reuters
China Begins G-20 Leadership With Ideas to Reduce Dollar's Role – Bloomberg
Hedge Funds Turning Record Bearish on Gold Miss Metal's Rebound – Bloomberg
China's Stocks Fluctuate as Brokerages Drop, Gold Miners Advance – Bloomberg
You Have Questions, I Have Answers – Advisorperspectives.com
Extreme Gold Positioning Grows As Hedge Funds Add To Record Shorts – ZeroHedge.com
Don't believe that central banks have too much power? Look at the euro – MoneyWeek.com
Physical Silver Investment Demand Great Deal Higher Than Official Estimates – Silverseek.com
Is This The Big Move We've Been Waiting For? – GoldSeek.com
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WARNING: May Inspire Passion/
Jesus said to his followers, "Go everywhere in the world, and tell the Good News to everyone." ~ Mark 16:15 (NCV)
There are many strong statements by preachers, evangelists and well-meaning people of God, intending to stir the passion for evangelism in the hearts of God's people. Here are a couple:
I've heard these quotes all of my life. I've been affected by them. Sometimes in a good and inspiring way and sometimes in an "inordinate burden" way. I have tremendous respect for both of these men. However, I see significant flaws and potential misunderstandings in both of these statements.
My hope is that, as you read them, you won't feel condemned by their starkness but inspired by their passion. Let the heart of God and the mind of Christ bring balance to the message these statements carry. We are, indeed, commissioned by Jesus our Christ to "Share the Good News with everyone." Because of a plethora of reasons, many Christians will not embrace this vital part of being an Ambassador for Jesus in their generation. Don't let that be you!
San Diego Christian Worship Center, the church I'm privileged to Pastor, is beginning a new training for learning and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ. FLUENTgospel is on Wednesday Nights at 7:00 (PST) October - December. Join us in person or on-line. Let's purpose, prepare and posture our lives to lead people to the Hope of Salvation, Jesus Christ! "The Harvest is indeed plentiful, but the laborers are few." (Luke 10:2) worshipjc.com


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The LoFreq Show with Zero1 & DJ Meltdown – Drum n Bass in your Face!
Zero1 and DJ Meltdown will keep you up to date with the freshest cuts from around the world.
Zero1 BIO
One day way back in the 80's my mum played me some hip hop she was listening to on the radio. I couldn't tell you who it was playing but I was hooked from then.
In the early 90's I bought The Prodigy Experience album (on tape!) and for some reason the break in that Weather Experience tune always got me. This was the beginning of the change. Later on in the 90's a friend played me Logical Progression Level 1 which further peaked my interest in DnB. Around 98 my brother played me some One Nation tapes and after hearing the MC's I was finally hooked. After a few years of raving (at the old Bagleys night club lol) I got my first pair of decks back in January 2000 (some old belt drive Gemini's and a Citronic mixer – looking back they were pretty terrible but good to learn on). Within a year I'd upgraded to Technics 1200's and a Pioneer DJM-300 (which has outlasted all my other mixers – they don't make them like they used to).
I've played at many house parties and nightclubs over the years in London, Brighton and Bristol. In 2001 I played for an internet radio station called UKRumble. In 2006 my mix was played on Breakin' New Talent by DJ Flight on BBC 1xtra.
Did I mention the raving? I've been to sooooo many… I miss 'The End' club 🙁
In 2010 I moved to Melbourne and eventually got my turntables over. Started out playing warehouse parties and got deeper into the scene.
I do still listen to the odd bit of hip hop now and again. I consider myself a critic with it been such a big part growing up (There is so much rubbish out there)… but drum and bass is truly where my heart is.
Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/countjiggamusic/
Soundcloud page – https://soundcloud.com/countjigga
DJ Meltdown BIO
It all began for Rainer Kazmiersky aka DJ Meltdown back in 1999 when he started out playing at local house parties around Christchurch, from there he grew an undeniable love for the party styles & sounds of Drum and Bass and still to this day easily remains one of the most passionate & energetic players in the game!
A couple years later he joined up with Vex, Tyler and Triple B for the Project Mayhem Thursday night Drum & Bass Sessions at Base, and also played at a handful of Dose's Co-Wrekt & Pure Promotion nights before moving to Melbourne in 2004.
His first Melbourne gig was for the Kombat Bass crew and their Easter special in 2006 which also led to an appearance on their Bassdrive Radio show that same year. Since then he's played a few local nights, and as of recently has really started to make his mark on the Melbourne DnB scene landing sets at Roxannes, Miss Libertines, Nightowl & Brown alley supporting the likes of Dose, Drumsound & Simon Bassline Smith, B-Complex, Phace, Chris Su, Dom & Roland, Brookes Brothers, London Electricity, Icicle, Trei, Fresh, Lenzman, State of Mind, Ant TC1, Optiv & BTK for some of Melbourne's most respected promoters.
He has been representing Drum & Bass on Melbourne's Kiss Fm since April 2010 with The Rewind Show, starting off at 3-5am Tuesday mornings, doing the hard yard saw the show shift to Sunday nights 10:30-Midnight. Now He's running things with Zer1 on The LoFreq show from 9pm to !0:30pm on Sunday nights.
Rainer's undeniable passion, ability to stay true to his own style and years of hard work which many seem to forget these days… has rightfuly earned him his place as one of Melbourne's most respected Drum and Bass acts.
Expect no less than Big things to come from the one affectionately referred to as "The Rainman"
Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/DJMeltdownNZ/
Soundcloud Page – https://soundcloud.com/dj-meltdown
Mixcloud Page – https://www.mixcloud.com/Dj_Meltdown/stream/


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It's Friday in St. Louis and I'm laying low, taking it slow and getting ready for tonight's house concert. I arrived into town on Tuesday. I played on Open Mic night at 1900 Park, a venue owned by my friends, Eric and Janel. I love playing there and I love coming to a town where I can meet up with friends and feel right at home. Before I had even made it to 1900 Park, I stopped by Concordia Seminary where my husband, Jon, studied and met up with our good friend, Josh, who was in town for a symposium. I got there just just about 10 minutes before he was supposed to leave for the airport. It was so great. And there we were, talking in the street, when who should walk down the path? Ben Haupt. Ben was in school the same time we were and we spent the same year together in Oberursel, Germany. Life is crazy and amazing.
An unexpected meeting of old friends, then an evening of new songs and making new friends and then I drove over to Mark and Leigh's where they've been kind enough to host me this week.
I love St. Louis. I have great memories of living here right after Jon and I got married. Our first apartment, my first job, our first year of life together. Great times.
This visit has been filled with them. Great times. Why do I love music so much? Because of feelings and friendship and togetherness. But most of all, I love music because it creates a space that you've never seen before. The evening, the people who gather, the artists who play, the feel of the room. It's different every time and it offers something priceless that only exists for as long as the evening lasts and then it's gone. I love that.
Tuesday was new music, a great space, old friends, a chance to reconnect after time apart.
Wednesday was an amazing room full of open ears and open hearts and four songwriters who were completely in sync and dialed in to the moment for the whole show. It was incredible. The best kind of evenings are when the artist and the audience are in step with one another. That's what Wednesday was. It was the best kind of evening.
Thursday was walking into a place I'd never been to to find of group of ukulele players circled up and singing songs. I can't resist that so I sat down in the empty chair in the circle and joined in. We were all strangers and then we weren't. We were friends and were singing and laughing and having a great time. From there, Bob, Jane and I took the stage and we had a great time playing songs and having fun. Bob and Jane are such great songwriters and such kind, friendly people that it made playing a real pleasure.
Tonight's the house concert. Tonight's the one where I play all the songs. I'm really excited about it because these gatherings are always special. That I get to sing for my dear friends at their house makes it even better.
Tomorrow I'll pack up and head home. I miss my boys, I miss my husband. I take refuge in knowing that I'll be home for a while and will have a chance to catch up after some lost time.
I'm just so thankful for these days and these moments and these people who fill my life. You're one of them. I'll see you out there. If you haven't had a chance recently to find the kind of magic that I've been describing, well, I would say now's the time to walk into an unfamiliar room filled with unfamiliar faces and see for yourself how music makes the stranger feel right at home.


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FYI, if you look on page 5 of the most recent Triangle, I'm in the Sigma Kappas here and there section with a short write up about all the acting & modeling stuff I've been doing recently. Just thought I'd share.
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Ranjha Ranjha Kardi is an odd love story of Noori (A street sweeper's daughter) and Bhoola (who is mentally challenged). In order to have a better future Noori plans to marry Sahir (a shop keeper) but he refuses to accept her after finding out her real identity. She meets Bhola by fate and they get married. Is this a beginning of a intense love story?
Type: Pakistani Drama
Channel: Hum TV
Release Date: 2018
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- The ex-dividend date for Ship Finance International (NYSE: SFL) is tomorrow, June 13, 2012. Owners of shares as of market close today will be eligible for a dividend of 39 cents per share. At a price of $15.55 as of 9:35 a.m. ET, the dividend yield is 9.5%. The average volume for Ship Finance International has been 451,100 shares per day over the past 30 days. Ship Finance International has a market cap of $1.25 billion and is part of the services sector and transportation industry. Shares are up 66% year to date as of the close of trading on Monday. Ship Finance International Limited, through its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership and operation of vessels and offshore related assets in Bermuda, Cyprus, Malta, Liberia, Norway, the United States, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the Marshall Islands. The company has a P/E ratio of 9.8, above the average transportation industry P/E ratio of 9.3 and below the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7.
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Yes….a Phantom – but it's the last one for a while
Tamiya's 1/32nd scale F-4J. And wouldn't ya know – after I [thought] I was finally finished, THEN I noticed that I forgot to paint the NMF section(s) on the elevators. Dammit! Oh well, that shouldn't be too difficult to remedy if I'm careful with the dreaded masking procedure(s). The only other F-4's I have in my meager stash is that awful "Chuck Yeager" edition of the Revell 48th kit and that old 32nd Revell F-4G Wild Weasel release (which, after working on Tamiya's kits, doesn't look too promising). I think I'll tackle my Z-M USAF version of the A-1J Skyraider next- I've done the Navy version and it was a sweet kit – this one's basically the same kit with different load-outs and decals. After that, Tamiya's new 48th Tomcat. And I really need to get that driveway pressure washed! 🙁
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The Experts
Could Labor's tax plan push us onto the pension?
Andrew Main
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
How much do you reckon home owners are going to need to stash away for their retirement as a couple to leave them better off than if they were reliant on the Age Pension?
If you assume they were getting 5% from their super account and the Age Pension per couple is a bit over $35,000 a year, they'd need to have a super account with just over $700,000 in it.
That is approximate, but it's a pretty scary number because that means if you have any less in the jar, there is a growing set of evidence that you'd be better off spending your super and going on the pension. More on that later.
And that mismatch issue is something that opposition leader Bill Shorten and shadow treasurer Chris Bowen should have in the back of their minds as they rail against fat cats dodging tax and collecting refunds from the Tax Office, because those supposed cats don't have enough taxable income to offset the deductions that dividend franking allows.
Yes, there are people out there who have been getting something of a free ride in having no taxable income but lots of assets, including shares paying fully franked dividends. The Grattan Institute notes that at the moment, a rich retiree could be pulling down $180,000 a year in franked dividends and paying no tax at all.
I distinctly remember a captain of industry telling me in an awestruck voice that his non-working wife was enjoying refunds of franked dividends from her share portfolio, with the air of a man who couldn't quite believe the Tax Office's largesse.
But The Grattan Institute has also noted that this proposal would see 33 per cent of the new tax paid by high wealth households (who one assumes can afford it) and 60 per cent paid by Self Managed Super Funds, which in most cases don't have so much room to move. No wonder they're making the most noise, although Labor has now walked back slightly from the original proposal.
Labor originally said this move would save $59 billion over ten years but in the last 48 hours has signalled that it would exempt existing age pensioners from the dividend imputation shake-up, and would "grandfather" any Self Managed Super Fund with one or more members in pension phase as at March 28.
That would at least make life easier for pensioners at the bottom of the pile and would only cost the government $700 million over the ten years, cutting the notional saving to $55.7 billion.
(I say notional, because savers always react to changes in the rules. Most relevantly here, some will give up their plan to be self-funded and go on the pension, thus reducing the savings.)
The new amended Labor plan won't cover off on the many couples of Self Managed Super Fund trustees who are not yet in pension phase.
Treasury figures suggest that there are around a million Australians with taxable income of less than $37,000 a year who may be affected, and you would be mad to assume they are all fat cats. That's the point: some have clever accountants but a far bigger number of others are struggling to set themselves up as self-funded retirees.
A couple of points here. One, as many wiser heads than mine have been pointing out, that money those people are getting had tax paid on it by the company in the first place, so it's a refund of what would otherwise be double taxation. In simple terms, it's their money.
Two, and this is really important, if the Government (Coalition or Labor, take your pick) is serious about reducing retirees' dependence on the Age Pension, they are going to have to wake up to that old capitalist notion of Incentive.
While Australia's compulsory superannuation system is getting closer to full maturity every day, it still has not got there, partly because the "snowball" of compound interest started pretty small with a compulsory 3 per cent a year employer contribution in 1992 . But also it's because most experts believe a 15 per cent employer contribution is going to be needed in the long run.
What rankles many people is that federal politicians and the public service get that 15 per cent already, while most workers are still in the foothills at 9.5%. The government has been aware of this problem and employers are going to be moved up gradually up to 12 per cent by July 1 2025.
So the workers will still be three per cent short of the pollies and the public service even then, assuming of course that the latter don't get a further leg up in the interim.
In short, we're in a world where it's going to take a while before most workers' super is going to be enough to take them off the public purse.
Conventional wisdom says that only 20% of retirees are genuinely self-funded and not still reliant on a part or full pension. Recent numbers from ASFA, the Association of Super Funds of Australia, indicate that it's now moved up to 25%, and that by 2025 it will be up to 40%.
But before you cheer, be aware that by that time around 20% of people aged 67 will still be in paid employment, which is almost double the current level.
The big bogey in all of this for anyone aiming to be self-funded in retirement is what's called the savings trap, whereby individuals at the top end of the pension cohort, with super savings of say $440,000, currently end up enjoying a bigger income stream than those who have saved up $800,000, because the latter don't qualify for any kind of pension.
And by the way, there's been a lot of criticism about how the family home is exempt from the means test that determines pension eligibility. That might look like a scam but there's really only one way in which retirees can benefit from their tax-free home, and that is by selling it. Until then, that capital gain is just a book entry.
The right-leaning Institute of Public Affairs put out a note last week criticising the proposed Labor move, which is no great surprise, but added a solid point about how unfair it is to change the rules affecting investment systems that require a long time frame.
"Retrospective legislation is widely regarded as a transgression of the rule of law because it is arbitrary and inconsistent with rea¬son¬able expectations of the affected parties," it said.
Politicians, please note.
Published: Wednesday, March 28, 2018
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Exhibition dates October 6 - October 29
Exhibition Opening Wednesday October 11 at 6pm
Opening Speaker and artist talk Helen Johnson
Supported by TARNANTHI: Festival of Contemporary Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Art, presented by the Art Gallery of South Australia in partnership with BHP and with support of the Government of South Australia.
Curated by Helen Johnson with local Aboriginal artists from the Fleurieu Peninsula, Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri peoples and artists of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands of South Australia and the Central Desert.
The theme of Tjukurpa is fundamental to Aboriginal culture. Stories tie people to land, place and ancestors, they provide a way of passing on knowledge of lore, culture, ancestry, land, totemic sites, hunting and gathering, flora and fauna.
Contemporary Indigenous artists will exhibit new work that is both vibrant and unique and visually breathtaking. A rare chance to learn something of Aboriginal culture through this vital art form. Including original paintings, weaving and ceramics.
Tjukurpa-Story is an exhibition celebrating the Aboriginal culture of story and connection to land. Curated by Helen Johnson the owner of Kiri Kiri Art in Victor Harbor. After studying Fine Art in Brisbane Helen was appointed Art Centre Manager for Iwantja Arts Aboriginal Corporation working with the traditional owners of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands of South Australia in the Central Desert.
"I was Art Centre Manager at Iwantja Arts form more than seven years and was privileged to become part of a fantastic, vibrant, energetic and successful Art Centre".
Kiri Kiri Art sources artwork ethically directly from art centres such as Papunya, Mimili, Kaltjiti, Tjungu Palya, Tjala, Hermannsburg, Warlukurlangu, including of course Iwantja.
The artists on show are some of the most prestigious established and emerging Aboriginal artists of Australia including local Ngarrindjeri and Ramindjeri artists also represented.
Tjariya Stanley - photogrpah by Alex Craig
Tarnanthi, pronounced tar-nan-dee, is a Kaurna word from the traditional owners of the Adelaide Plains. It means to come forth or appear – like the sun and the first emergence of light. For many cultures, first light signifies new beginnings.
Building on the popular and critical success of the 2015 Festival, TARNANTHI returns in 2017, presenting the art of Australia's oldest living culture on an unprecedented scale. A platform for artists from across the country to share important stories, TARNANTHI sheds new light on contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
The Festival's artistic vision encourages new beginnings by providing artists with opportunities to create significant new work. TARNANTHI works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to extend the practices they have been developing in studios, art centres, institutions and communities.
TARNANTHI is led by Artistic Director Nici Cumpston. Of Afghan, English, Irish and Barkindji Aboriginal heritage, Nici is a descendant of the Darling River people of northern NSW and culturally affiliated with the River Murray people around Berri in the South Australian Riverland. She is also the Art Gallery of South Australia's Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, the Gallery's first Aboriginal curator, and in 2014 she was appointed as Artistic Director of TARNANTHI. Nici's career has been characterised by working closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to bring new work and new ways of seeing to broad audiences.
TARNANTHI includes a series of exhibitions, artist talks, performances and events, presented in partnership with key cultural institutions across South Australia. At its heart is an ambitious exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art at the Art Gallery of South Australia and the TARNANTHI Art Fair.


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5 Things To Consider Before Applying For A Small Business Loan
Money makes the world go around, it has been said. It definitely does if you are an entrepreneur and are looking for SME financing in India. It could be for procuring material or for implementing expansion plans; an Small business loan is an essential requirement for a business. Before you apply for one though, go through this checklist of questions to understand your need and to understand whether you are fully prepared for any questions that may be asked of you.
Understand your financial requirements
How much funding do you need? Ask for the exact amount, plus a little more. If you are not sure, enlist the help of a financial expert who can help you arrive at a more accurate figure. Be prepared to answer questions, keep necessary documents ready and also be ready to hear a no.
Do not ask for too large a sum because the interest rates will put too much pressure on you. There is also the chance that the lender might not be able to give you the funds you need.
Understand your need and then apply for small business loans.
Have a business plan in place
You will be asked what you intend doing with the funds that you are asking for. Have a business plan ready. Don't keep it vague and as a one-line statement. Have a business plan in place. Back it up with facts and figures. Talk about the market, how you plan to utilise the opportunity it presents, your future projection, how do you see the funds assisting you, etc.
How urgent is your need for a loan?
The less urgently that you need the loan, the better it is. Urgent loans always come with the caveat of higher interest rates. The more time you have for loan processing, the better the deal you will get. Also, more time before the loan means you can research the loan market thoroughly. You can work on your credit score. You might even be able to bring down the amount of funds that you need. If you have time before you actually need the funds, you need to start preparing for it now.
Collateral or collateral-free loans?
How confident are you about your ability to pay back the loan in time? You can choose between collateral and a collateral free loans one depending on your risk appetite.
With a collateral loan you get better interest rates and faster loan disbursal, but you have to pledge some of your assets against the loan. In the event of non-repayment, your asset can be seized and sold to recover the loan amount.
A non-collateral loan, on the other hand, does not require you to put up assets. But the interest rates are higher and it takes longer for loan approval.
Identify a lender best suited for your unique needs
SME financing in India is not entirely a regulated business. Scout around and look for alternatives before finalising on a lender. Look for an established name. Someone who has the experience in your industry and understands how the market works will be more sympathetic than someone who has no experience. Compare interest rates, read the fine print, understand the payment structure, etc. before committing yourself.
The small business loan that you take today will catapult your business into farther territory in the days to come. Make sure you consider all these points before applying for the loan.


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Erky Perky - All That Cheese
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6:35am Saturday, March 02 2013
Erky Perky, Episode 10 - All That Cheese
Series Synopsis
Welcome to the world of Erky Perky - a unique, hilarious and visually rich place in which two bickering, dimwitted and lazy bugs are forced to survive in the new and scary 'Land of Kitchen'.
Episode Synopsis
Episode 10 - All That Cheese
Mad Margaret hosts a talent contest and it's Perky who gets stage fright.
Previous Episode Synopsis
Episode 09 - Ghostly Goodies
Perky finds his new invisibility trick can get him places he never thought possible.
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The Amputee Coalition is hosting a Limb Loss Education Day in our area. On Saturday October 6th at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. The Amputee Coalition host these education days throughout the country in various cities. It is a great opportunity for amputees to network with others with limb loss, learn about prosthetic and assistive devices, and learn about living a healthy, active life with limb loss.
Lawall will be there! If you are planning on attending stop by our table! For specific details on the event see the flyer attached or contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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As the days go by, no one returns your calls, when no one cares to reply to your emails; once again you curse the idiot of a boss who let you go from your most recent job. The guy who told you the company could do without you. Aaarrgghhh.
As you climb the ladder in the organization, as you move up the pyramid towards the top, as you get bigger responsibilities and tougher challenges, as you also consequently enjoy a bigger pay cheque, so will the risk of being at the wrong place at the wrong time suddenly become very real.
If you're looking for real advice from someone who's been on both sides of the table, then look no further and visit the links below!
1. Why headhunters don't return your calls >> http://bit.ly/2ubfEiN
2. Losing a candidate to a counteroffer >> http://bit.ly/2vbP6LZ
3. How to make a headhunter hate you >> http://bit.ly/2F2cyEx
4. Should I trust my gut when hiring people? >> http://bit.ly/2F7yiuA
5. What to do when the headhunter calls you >> http://bit.ly/2F4eCaR
6. Candidates on bad blind dates >> http://bit.ly/2EZiRVU
{{The three most stressful life events according to psychologists are, in order, getting married, buying a home and looking for a job. I have been on both sides of that coin and I know what sort of horse manure you have to swim through to get a job — any job. It's a painful and scary process no matter what your pedigree is. I have had it pretty lucky.
I made it I guess. I am solvent, have money in the bank, a roof over my head, and am with an excellent company doing what I love. Sometimes I get emails sent to me … I am pretty easy to find. Most are saying thank you for writing about this or that, and it makes me smile. I've gotten hate mail, too. I was even threatened with a lawsuit, which was fun, from thin-skinned folks who are afraid of the truth.}}
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Escape to the tranquil mountainside outside Barcelona in this cozy rustic villa for six guests, only 15km from the beaches of Costa Brava!
Spend hours lazing by the private pool (3m x 11.5m, depth from 1,20m to 1,50m) before drying off and catching sun on the sunbeds that surround the pool. Opt to relax in the shade on a porch-swing hammock, or treat yourself to a refreshing glass of sangria at the sunny dining table overlooking the mountains.
Inside the bucolic one-story villa, make yourself at home in the living room with comfortable sofas (one of which is a sleeper sofa for two guests), a large-screen TV, fireplace, and an adjacent dining area with a fully equipped kitchen (with a coffeemaker, oven, stove, microwave, refrigerator, and freezer). Keep your clothes clean throughout your holiday with the washing machine and clothes dryer.
Two bedrooms (each with one double bed) share a central bathroom with a bathtub/shower.
This remote location provides privacy and serenity, but guests are still a short drive from local amenities such as shops (350m), a restaurant (1.3km), a pharmacy (6km), a supermarket and bakery (7km), a bus stop (6km), and a train station (6.7km), which is located in Tordera. Take a day trip into the exciting cities of Girona (45km away) and Barcelona (75km away). Girona-Costa Brava Airport is 35km away while Barcelona Airport is approximately 90km away. Parking is available in the street in front of the property.
Catalunya Casas specialises in hand-picked, exclusively managed family villa rentals (with pool and garden!) in Catalonia (Barcelona, Costa Brava, Costa Dorada) and the Balearic Islands. Our vacation rentals are close enough to tourist 'meccas' so as to enjoy all the benefits these areas have to offer, yet far enough 'off the beaten track' where our guests have the opportunity to enjoy and experience the real Catalonia/Spain.
Please note that we offer a variety of optional services for your convenience and vacation enjoyment. Below are just a few options that can be booked for an additional supplement after your reservation is confirmed:
In-villa catering (paella, tapas, Spanish BBQ)
Flamenco lessons
In-villa tastings of local cheeses, wines, cavas, chocolate, deli meats
Airport transfer
Car rental
Towels and linens (these are not included in your reservation fee)
Horse riding
Air conditioning/Heating (if available).
Cot/high chair
Welcome pack (filled with delicious local products)
Please feel free to ask for more information on any of the above!
Departure cleaning and maintenance fee: 160 EUR
Department of tourism registration number: HUTB 013383
*Pets are not allowed at this property.
*This property does not allow groups under 25 years of age.
Portable air conditioning units are available for this property for an additional fee. Please enquire for more information.
*Heating is available for an additional fee. Please enquire for more information.
*This house will accept 4 nights rental between 23/06 – 30/06. Please enquire!


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Rev. Robin Terrell of Farber Mo. was installed as Pastor of Second Christian Church of New London
Mo. on July 8, 2018. Rev. Terrell was licensed to the ministry on July17, 2005 under the leadership of the late Rev. Jeff Mims, pastor of Second Missionary Baptist Church, Vandalia, MO now under the leadership of the Rev. Geriod A. Davis. He became ordained on September 7, 2014 under the leadership of the Rev. Melvin A. McCaleb, pastor of Second Christian Church of Vandalia, MO.
Rev. Robin Terrell is employed by the State of Missouri Department of Corrections at the Women's Eastern Reception, Diagnostic Correctional Center in Vandalia, Missouri since 1997 to the present. He also started volunteering in the prison ministry 2004 until 2015 while employed at the Department.
Pastor Terrell and wife Sonya Terrell would like to thank everyone for attending and participating in the Installation Service. Your presence and prayers means a lot to our growth in the ministry.
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Once a year it's a good idea to do an assessment of your skills. If you had to reinvent yourself tomorrow because there were no longer any jobs in your field, what would you become? Knowing what your skills are and keeping them current is the first place to start.
There's no doubt that computer skills rank the highest on your list, no matter what your job. Basic word processing is mandatory for even receptionist positions. Can you do mail merges? Write effective e-mail messages? Good spelling and punctuation are always key skills. Brush up on them if you need to. There are plenty of classes given by vendors and local schools to get you up to speed.
Are you Internet savvy? This means that you can navigate easily around the web to find information. You know how to use the advanced features on search engines to quickly get what you need. With billions of web sites you could take hours looking for important information about clients, competitors, trends, etc. Being efficient is important. Why not take a webinar on this topic?
Of course, if you need to know database software or keep track of budgets on accounting software, be sure you know how to use many of the features of those programs. They, too, can save you time and put your skills ahead of someone who just knows the basics. Computer schools and community colleges are good sources for these classes.
Are you a savvy networker? Being able to meet and greet prospects and clients is an important skill for everyone. Knowing what to say to break the ice and how to close a conversation are the basics. The more you practice, the better you get, so put your best foot forward and get out there and network. For pointers, try seminars given by Chambers of Commerce or adult education groups.
How are your negotiating skills? Need to ask for a raise? Trying to get the best price on equipment you need to purchase? If you never learned the ins and outs of negotiation, there's no time like the present to brush up on your skills. You can use this one when you're buying a car, negotiating a lease on an apartment – the uses are endless. Again, check the adult ed catalogs.
Know a foreign language? As the global community shrinks with the use of the Internet you can be a real asset to a company with your language skills. Cultural understanding is also critical for doing business with other countries. Get your feet wet by attending international festivals and taking foreign language and culture classes through community education.
Of course, if you have any credentials that need updating, keeping them current is important, too. Learn from professional associations what the latest skills are for your particular industry – and be sure you meet the specs.
You'll be pleasantly surprised at how much you know and what you can do after this little self-assessment. Update your résumé and you're ready to reinvent yourself if the need arises.
Since 1994, Jan has been a career advisor, helping individuals and groups with career decisions and job search techniques. Her practical approach helps client find the jobs they want and then offers techniques to find them. She also teaches courses on entrepreneurship, small business marketing, career decision-making and networking, among others. Her practice is nationwide. You can contact Jan at: Cannon Career Development, Inc. via their toll free number: 888 550 4544. Please visit www.cannoncareercenter.com.


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Advertising had become one of the mediums to bring relevant information to the public that gambling clubs, during their earlier times of existence and still up to now, had seen this option in reaching out to a wider and larger public. Thus, there were ads all over town, and also other gamers who became their word-of-mouth advertising sources by choice. But now that the online world had taken up the storm, and had included a lot of gaming halls in its domain, will these traditional clubs still stay as famous as they once were?
* Online Vs. Traditional Means of Gaming Will the battle between online and traditional gaming places still continue? Perhaps. But, who's winning?
For this, the situation may have a good balance of some sort with regards to traditional gambling clubs and online gaming grounds. What we mean to say is that there will always be gamers who would continue to favor traditional clubs and those that will swear their loyalty to online halls. It may be a break-even kind of case. And, perhaps, there will also be other gamers who would choose both since there's no harm at all at having two choices when it comes to getting your gaming needs.
* In Terms of Trust Trust is required when it comes to knowing which choice to stick to longer. But, will the tried-and-true clubs still be able to hold their own foundation on the gaming business? Yes, it can – provided that there will always be old and new customers who will be happy to be included in the group of gamers these places already have.
* Continuous Offers Any gaming place can remain as a favorite among gamers like you if there are continuous offers. That's a common thing that can earn a good following. And since everyone knows that any type of business will be able to survive long if they would continue adding more offers and making their other old offers more enticing to the people.
That's one of the things that these clubs have. But, some do not add new offers immediately probably because of other business reasons.
So, are gambling clubs already fading behind the shadows of online gaming grounds? Hardly. They are still as strong as they first came into this business. However, it is normal to see that even though online and traditional gaming grounds have their own place in the hearts of gamers, there still would be other gamers who would be quick to tell others about which is the best option for gaming.
When this happens, it's still best to stick to what you really like. So, if you are a huge fan and avid gamer of traditional gambling clubs, then, stay with that choice.


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Playlist 10.22.16
Huge thanks to Michael Eades for coming into the studio on a Saturday morning to hang out and showcase some great music. In case you missed the show, Michael is the founder of YK Records, a label based out of Nashville and NYC that focuses on Nashville artists. Michael put together the entire playlist for the show and featured 4 YK Records releases highlighted below with the ☊ symbol. You can find out more at ykrecords.com. As always, click on the listen tab above to hear a music-only stream of the show. Here's what we played:
Flamingosis / Bright Moments
Vulfpeck / Back Pocket
Casa / Fogpuncher
Mort Garson / Plantasia
Repeat Repeat / Plugged In
Big Black Delta / It's OK
Slowmotions / Banker ☊
You Won't / Ya Ya Ya
Lionlimb / Turnstile
Dent May / Face Down In The Gutter Of Your Love
Mrs. Magician / Don't Tell Me What To Do
The Avalanches / The Noisy Eater
New Man / Maybe I'm Feeling Fine
Uncle Skeleton / Handy Looky ☊
Makeup And Vanity Set / Adolescence ☊
Home / Resonance
Nicolas Godin / Orca
Blondie / Hanging On The Telephone
David Bowie / Moonage Daydream
Jim Sullivan / U.F.O.
Here We Go Magic / Tokyo London US Korea
Brooke Waggoner / Pennies And Youth
Vangoffey / Trials Of A Modern Man
Penicillin Baby / Working Man
Apollo Up! / Situation: Hot!
Jay Leo Phillips / My Wires ☊
Mild High Club / Tesselation
Sonny & The Sunsets / Green Blood


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I love this, but then I'm a sucker for all that post-modern shit. It's the perfect mode of humour for the smart-arse (because it's self-consciously 'clever') and the English (because it's indirect/ distancing).
However, it's well-recognised that the emergence of irony in a form indicates that it's no longer at the peak of its cool. Must we therefore infer that virals are no longer cool?
Thanks to GC for sending it.


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Healing Farm Children Missions
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This site is still under construction. More stories will be available shortly.
Otis J. Kollie is 6yrs old with his mother and father unknown. He is presently living with man who found him three years ago in the camp. He is a very smart kid and loves sports .He needs attention for help in that he does not have anybody to whom he can rely on as a true parent. He needs someone that will help him to know the love of a true parent and the care that they render their children
Dorothy P. Sayee is a female of the age 10yrs living with her grandmother who is a widow and aged. Her mother and father where both killed in the civil war in Liberia in the year 1995 when she was just 1 year old. Her grandmother and herself where assisted by some of her mother friends to get on the ship to Ghana in order to seek refuge in Ghana. Her grandmother is now very old about 74yrs old and can not afford any money or food for their sustenance. Please, she need someone as parent to take care of her as few weeks or months from now her grandmother will be gone to meet the Lord.
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text: This weekend the Cornell women's rugby team lost a tough battle to UPenn with a score of 17-26. Scoring tries for Big Red included rookie freshman Kayla deLeuze in the first half followed by returning sophomores Jasmin Strong and Audrey Perez in the second half. Overall great teamwork and an excellent game. Next week's match is Saturday September 23 when CWRFC faces Yale at home at 10am.


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Consulting and Services Agreement
This Agreement is made between:
The Client
Angela O'Leary of Angela O'Leary Pty Ltd ACN 44 136 722 293
1.1 The purpose of this document is to formalize agreement for the Services to be provide outlined in our Proposal on the terms set out in this Agreement ('the Terms').
1.2 The Client will be providing certain Confidential Information which is proprietary to the owner to enable the Consultant to provide the Services, which the Consultant agrees to keep confidential.
1.3 The Client agrees to make payment for the Services in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Proposal.
1.4 Any intellectual property which may be developed, written, designed, or provided during the performance of the Services will remain at all times with the Consultant as proprietary property.
1.5 The terms of this Agreement outline and govern the parties arrangement for these Services as follows:
2.1 "Confidential Information" means any written or oral information that is provided by or disclosed directly or indirectly through any means that is not already in the public domain, and may include information about business structures, methods, procedures, financial and personal information.
2.2 "Materials" means newsletters, reports, advertising, audio, promotional, literature, written documents, questionnaires, videos, specifications or other material which may be required to assist and enable the Services to be performed.
2.3 "Proposal" means the outline for consulting services provided to the Client prior to any Services being provided.
2.4 "Services" means the consulting services which may include budgeting, educational and training services, business startup, marketing, growth strategy and other similar services provided and outlined in the Proposal.
3.1 The Client appoints the Consultant for the Services as outlined in the Proposal. The Client accepts the Services and is bound by these Terms when the Client instructs the Consultant to proceed, by making a payment, or by confirming acceptance via email or other written means.
3.2 The Consultant agrees to provide the Services in a professional manner and in accordance with generally accepted industry practice and standards and will ensure any contractors or consultants or representatives that the Consultant may employ from time to time will have the relevant qualifications and are under the same standards requirements.
3.3 Any specific terms and requirements relating to the Services required by the Client will be agreed in writing and notified to the Consultant in advance.
3.4 Services may be provided face-to-face or via Skype or as agreed in the Proposal or otherwise in writing. The Client is responsible for ensuring they have the appropriate facilities available as agreed and nominated in the Proposal.
3.5 All sessions must be scheduled and agreed in advance by the Consultant including any sessions which are rescheduled due to unavailability of either party. The Services are non-transferrable and apply only for and to the Client as agreed in this Agreement. At no time may they be transferred to any other third party, group or entity.
4.1 Legislation may confer certain rights, warranties and guarantees and remedies relating to the provision of the Services which cannot be excluded, restricted or modified, including but not limited to the Australian Consumer Law ('ACL'). At no time are these statutory rights sought to be excluded.
4.2 The Consultant represents and warrants:
(a) in providing the Services, they will comply with all law and industry standards;
(b) the work performed to provide the Services will be done to a high standard in accordance with best practice; and
(c) the scope of the Services will be limited to the description provided in this Agreement and the Proposal unless otherwise agreed in writing from time to time. Similar or equivalent Services may be substituted from time to time if, in the sole opinion of the Consultant, it would benefit the Client or be required to meet the terms of this Agreement.
4.3 The Client represents and warrants:
(a) they will provide all relevant information required for the Consultant to carry out the Services in a timely manner;
(b) they hold the relevant and required current insurances to protect the Consultant (where relevant) including against any third party claims.
4.4 The Client acknowledges and agrees that:
(a) results of the Services vary from individual to individual. For this reason, performance, progress and success of any particular Services is reliant on the Client and individual to meet their own requirements. The Consultant cannot and does not guarantee any particular or any results and the Client is solely responsible for their progress. If any time during the Services the Client feels their progress is not as expected, it is the responsibility of the Client to advise the Consultant immediately of any concerns in order to give the Consultant an opportunity to address and assist. The Consultant will use reasonable efforts to resolve the concerns, however at no time does the Consultant guarantee or warrant any increase or altered progress or performance;
(b) as the Consultant has blocked out specific time periods to provide the Services to the Client, any cancellation or termination and refund of Services would be to the detriment of the Consultant. For this reason, there are no refunds for change of mind or similar. Refunds are granted in very limited circumstances and in the sole discretion of the Consultant;
(c) in addition, any delay or late attendance to any scheduled sessions by the Client will finish at the nominated and agreed original time in order to not disadvantage other Clients that may be scheduled after the Client session. All sessions must finish on time at the originally scheduled time unless otherwise agreed by the Client and Consultant; and
(d) some of the Services may be provided in venues or locations that require the Client to travel to attend. In the event the Client is required to attend sessions outside their home, office or area, they are fully responsible for such travel costs associated. The Client should obtain travel insurance where appropriate to ensure they are covered in the event of any changes to sessions, medical emergencies or other unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to cancellation of sessions, change of venue, change of date or time by the Consultant. At no time is the Consultant liable for any travel, accommodation or other costs, losses or damages that the Client incurs as a result of any cancellation, session changes or other unforeseen circumstances.
5.1 If at any time any aspect of the Services are not reasonably acceptable to the Client, or both parties disagree on the quality, substance, or the parties disagree for any reason on the Services, the Client will immediately notify the Consultant of any such reason, the specifics and will give a reasonable opportunity for the Consultant to respond and address any concerns. Feedback and discussion are important to the sessions and provision of the Services and it is up to the Client to provide such feedback in order to give the Consultant an opportunity to resolve any issue quickly and effectively.
5.2 If a dispute arises, both parties agree that confidentiality is paramount to the reputation of both the Client and the Consultant. At no time will any communications or discussions be made public, this includes but is not limited to any social media websites of either party. Any public discussion or comments about either party are considered defamatory, negative or otherwise damaging and will be the subject of compensation in any mediation or litigation claim.
5.3 In the event of any dispute on the work, quality or ownership that cannot be resolved, both parties agree to obtain an independent professional arbitrator/dispute resolution specialist to make a determination on the dispute and each of us agrees to pay our own costs.
The relationship under this Agreement is that of principal and independent contractor. This Agreement does not make either party a joint venturer, partner, employee or agent of the other. No act or omission of either party is to bind the other party except as expressly set out in this Agreement.
7.1 Term:
This Agreement is for the period set out in the Proposal. All Services must be provided between the Commencement Date and the Final Date as set out and agreed in the Proposal. In the event not all Services have been provided before the Final Date, the remainder will be forfeited by the Client unless otherwise agreed in writing. It is up to the Client to ensure they arrange and are available for all sessions and for the Services to be provided in full between the Commencement Date and Final Date.
7.2 The confidentiality provisions survive the termination of this
Agreement remain until the Confidential Information becomes part of the public domain.
7.3 Ownership of Intellectual Property and Confidential Information: Materials and work may be provided to the Client from time to time during and to enable the provision of the Services. All materials and work is provided without warranties of any kind, both express and implied. Any designs, materials, analyses, processes, discussions and other intellectual property, both tangible and intangible, which is provided or may be developed as a result of or during the Services is and will remain the property of the Consultant at all times. No materials may be reproduced or used for any purpose other than the personal private use of the Client. At no time may it be reproduced and provided to third parties without the express written permission of the Consultant.
7.4 Release: From time to time the Consultant may make audio recordings of Client sessions. These will at no time be available to the public and will only be used for the Consultant or Client's private or professional use. By signing up for the Services and agreeing to these Terms, the Client hereby grants the right to the Consultant to make such audio recordings. If the Client does not wish to have their sessions recorded, they must notify the Consultant in writing of their request.
8.1 Confidentiality:
The Consultant agrees that they will:
(a) keep confidential and secure;
(b) not use directly or indirectly; and
(c) not disclose directly or indirectly,
this Agreement and all personal information relating to, arising under or acquired under or as a consequence of this Agreement and the Services, except:
(i) as required by law or any regulatory authority; or
(ii) with the Client's express written consent.
8.2 The Consultant will not at any time disclose or allow access by any person or third party to any of the Confidential Information unless required to perform the Services in which case, the Consultant will ensure they are under the same duty of confidentiality as the Consultant is under this Agreement.
9.1 Services will only be provided once payment has been made. In the event of any late, overdue or unpaid invoice amounts, they will incur interest at a rate determined in accordance with the Penalty Interest Rates Act 1983.
9.2 In the event that the Client fails to pay any invoices in accordance with the terms of the Agreement or does not perform its obligations under this Agreement, the Consultant may refuse to continue to provide the Services and may terminate this Agreement immediately without notice. We may also commence proceedings to collect any outstanding debts owed.
9.3 All payment and personal information will be kept in a secure manner in accordance with Australian privacy requirements. Please refer to the Consultant's Privacy Policy for details on how Client information will be kept secure.
9.4 By providing the Consultant with your payment and credit card details, the Client authorizes payment for the full Services. In the event the Client has chosen payments to be made on a recurring basis, the Client hereby authorizes such payments to be deducted by the Consultant until the full payment has been made under the Terms and in accordance with this Agreement.
9.5 Default: Failure to make a required payment when due under this Agreement shall constitute a material default under this Agreement.
9.6 All sessions or Services are non-transferrable. In addition, no sessions may include or be attended by any third parties unless agreed in advance by both Client and Consultant.
10.1 For any breach of any of the obligations of this Agreement, the person who has committed the breach will immediately remedy or rectify the breach promptly.
10.2 Termination may occur if the Consultant believes that the working relationship has broken down including a loss of confidence and trust; or for any other reason outside their control, which has the effect of compromising their ability to perform the Services. In the event of such termination by the Consultant, payment must be made up to the date of the last Services and any other monies paid in advance will be refunded to the Client.
10.3 In the event of any termination by the Client, payment for the full terms and all sessions of the Services becomes immediately due and payable, whether or not the sessions were used by the Client. The Client is liable for full payment of all unpaid sessions for the Services that were engaged in accordance with the Proposal.
10.4 Confidentiality survives and continues in the event of any dispute or termination and, in any event, after the delivery of the Services.
11.1 The Consultant and their representatives are in no way liable for any loss or damages whether direct, indirect or consequential which the Client may suffer in reliance directly or indirectly on all or any part of the Services. The Client shall indemnify and hold harmless the Consultant from and against any and all actions, claims, liabilities, proceedings or demands which may be brought against them in respect of any loss, death, injury, illness or damage (whether personal or property and including reasonable legal fees and expenses).
11.2 The liability of the Consultant is governed solely by the ACL and these Terms. Any other conditions and warranties which may be implied by custom, law or statute are expressly excluded.
11.3 The Client acknowledges and agrees that they use the Services at their own risk. In engaging the Services, the Client agrees they are liable for and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Consultant for and against any and all claims, liabilities, actions and expenses which may result either directly or indirectly from a breach of these Terms, misuse of the Services or in connection with any of the Services.
11.4 Some of the Services may involve personal and financial discussions. This information and the Services are not substitutes for and should not replace discussions with qualified professionals including but not limited to legal, financial investment or financial planner services. In the event the Client requires such advice and services, the Client must seek the services of a qualified professional in this area. The Consultant cannot be held responsible for how the Client may interpret, understand or take action based on or as a result of the Client's participation in any of the Services. The Client understands that they therefore engage the Services at their own risk. Any action the Client may take based on financial information and discussions that may arise during the course of the Services may result in consequences for which the Consultant is in no way responsible. By engaging the Consultant, the Client agrees they alone are responsible for all outcomes and achievements by participating in the Services and the Consultant cannot guarantee nor be responsible for any results, howsoever incurred.
11.5 In any case, the Consultant's liability is limited at all times to amount of the last invoice fees paid by the Client.
This Agreement is governed by the laws from time to time in force in South Australia. Both parties agree to unconditionally submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of South Australia for determining any dispute concerning this Agreement.


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"The people that you surround yourself with are what will really shape you."
Starting up a business with close friends based on similar passions seems like a distant dream for most. For Rishi Shourie, co-founder and creative director of the San Francisco-based agency Character, that dream is a reality -- one that landed his design agency opportunities with Nike, Oculus, Adobe, Levi's and many more.
He sat down with us to talk about his transition into the creative director role, the rigorous demands and bountiful rewards of such a position, the importance of a designer's first job and the qualities every successful designer should strive to achieve.
DesignRush: What was it about the design industry that inspired you to enter it?
Rishi Shourie: Ever since I was young I enjoyed being creative and was drawn to painting and drawing. I remember being fascinated by my grandfather's portrait sketches.
While attending art school, I was both a design and illustration major but Ben Pham (then college friend and now Character partner) helped sway me to pursue design as a major.
DR: Where do you find inspiration in your daily life?
RS: That one's easy -- I find it in architecture. The infinitely different uses of physical space can really transform a mood or experience and that inspires the way I approach the design process. Being surrounded by talented people every day also certainly helps with inspiration.
DR: Are there any designers or brands that provide you with inspiration?
RS: The people and brands that inspire me range from architects and furniture designers to designers who have pushed their craft. Some of those include Oscar Niemeyer, John Pawson, Mark Farrow, Ellsworth Kelly, e15, Barber & Osgerby, and Josef Müller-Brockmann.
DR: Those are some powerful names! What types of design did you get started producing?
RS: In the very beginning, my interests and focus were on traditional graphic design. Learning the printing techniques and methods was interesting and having a finished physical product was always satisfying. Now that I work on creating brands, I've branched out and tend to gravitate towards multiple types of design at once.
DR: You're currently the creative director at Character. Did your friends have a role in that transition?
RS: Yes, back in 1999, my college friends Ben, Tish, and I founded Character. We combined our experiences in advertising, corporate design, and editorial to create the unique and versatile firm that Character is today.
The first job we landed was with Pottery Barn Kids and back then we played every role from design to creative direction. Over the years of growing as an agency, I naturally transitioned into the role of creative director.
DR: What does your day-to-day look like as the creative director?
RS: Being a creative director entails working, supporting, and ultimately guiding a team to an end solution. A big part of that is mentoring designers and encouraging them to push their limits to create the best work possible.
I'm involved in all aspects of the business. Often times, that means I'm managing anywhere from seven to 10 projects or brands at once. My main focus is on working closely with clients and fostering the teams at Character to create meaningful brands.
DR: You've got a lot on your plate now. What advice do you have for young designers who are looking for their first job?
RS: In my opinion, your first job is your most important job. The work that you do, the clients that you work on, and the people that you surround yourself with are what will really shape you and help decide your future trajectory. Make sure to choose a job that will challenge you and push your limits.
DR: Great advice! What qualities have helped you grow in your career?
RS: I grew in my career because I was detail-oriented, always curious, never backed down from a challenge, and stayed relevant in an ever-changing industry. I would also advise to be your own worst critic and stay humble.
DR: We know it's not always all work and no play. Do you have a personal project that tapped into a passion of yours?
RS: In my spare time, I design for a record label, Public Release Records, which is owned by a good friend of mine. I'm passionate about the music and it's always been fun and gratifying to work with close friends.
DR: Tell us a little more about yourself -- what can we find you doing in your time off?
RS: On any given weekend you can find me hanging out at the park with my Pomeranian named Cowboy, exploring the San Francisco food scene, shooting a game of pool, and/or staying out until the wee hours of the night absorbing the sounds of some of my favorite artists.
DR: Sounds like a good time! What trends do you suppose we'll be seeing from brands throughout 2018?
RS: I'd say that brands are now much closer to their audience, which allows them to interact with consumers directly in real-time and stay relevant. I think brands will continue to stray away from "one size fits all" blanket advertising campaigns and move towards more personalized types with one-on-one dialogue driven by data insights.
DR: Any final thoughts, comments, or words of wisdom you'd like to share with someone in the industry?
RS: You must be willing to constantly challenge yourself to reinvent in order to stay relevant.
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