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When Your Plans and God's Plans Collide
I did a lot of theater growing up. I tried some other stuff — like piano (meh), sports (yikes!), and beauty pageants (don't EVEN get me started…). But theater was my first and greatest love. I was fortunate to grow up in a town with one of the top community theaters in the country and several amazing theaters in the surrounding cities, so I was ALWAYS in a show. I played everything from a mouse to an orphan to an existential wanderer….over 25 plays in all, from the time I was five until I graduated high school.
Everyone – myself included – assumed I'd pursue theater after high school. Not just because I loved it, but because there was nothing else I was good at! Seriously. I was a terrible athlete and an average student. I was good at one thing and one thing only: performing.
But when I was sixteen, I dedicated my life to God at a Christian camp. I really meant it, too. I told God I would do whatever He asked me to do. So God immediately began working in me. First, he had me break up with the guy I was dating. That wasn't too hard. But then…He made it clear He wanted me to leave the performing arts school I attended.
I knew what He was asking — not just that I leave the school, but that I give up my plans to be an actress.
Uh, God, maybe I heard you wrong? I prayed. I mean, Broadway needs missionaries, right? I could SO shine for You on the Great White Way. Pleeeeeeease??
But God was asking me to trust Him, to give up my plans for my life and follow His plans instead.
It was one of the toughest decisions I've ever made, but I left the performing arts school – and my dream of becoming an actress – and obeyed.
God blessed my obedience in so many ways. It would take another blog – or ten – to talk about that! I have never regretted following God's plan instead of mine. Never.
Most people make their most life-altering decisions between ages 16-24. I certainly did. Maybe you're there, right in that window, and God is asking you to trust Him, to listen to Him, to follow Him wherever He leads.
That decision isn't easy – believe me, I know! But I also know it is SO worth it. God knows far better than we do what is best for us.
(By the way: I still get to do theater – I direct and act, even write plays! I love that! And though it is a wonderful hobby, it isn't my life's passion…Ministering to teens is my life's passion. But I never would have known that had I not surrendered to God's leading all those years ago. In letting go of the "good", God allowed me to have the "great").
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That is a very inspirational story… always put your trust in God and he will make your paths straight. 🙂
I can relate to this on a smaller level; I was subscribed to a lot of people on YouTube who were very worldly and were influencing me in not-so-great ways. I took the step to unsubsribe to those people and while it was hard to let that "enjoyable sin" go, my life has been *a lot* better since then. 🙂


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Mumbai: Commuters badly hit by Monday's taxi strike
In a desperate measure to show their strength, the taxi union of the Nitesh Rane-led Swabhimaan Sanghatana went on strike yesterday
In a desperate measure to show their strength, the taxi union of the Nitesh Rane-led Swabhimaan Sanghatana went on strike yesterday. Although there were many black-and-yellow taxis plying on the road in the morning, the number kept dwindling as the day progressed.
Commuters wait for taxis near Nair Hospital in Mumbai Central
"We don't want cabs of services like Uber, Ola and other app-based aggregators to ply on the roads as it affects taxi drivers. We will also oppose the proposed law, which plans to include them legally," said K K Tiwari, union leader for Swabhimaan Sanghatana. The union members claimed that they had managed to prevent all black-and-yellow taxis from plying on the road by 5 pm.
Sources in the RTO said that commuters at most of the railway stations, especially where long distance-trains arrive, were badly hit by the strike. These included CST, Mumbai Central, Kurla LTT and Dadar, among others. The Swabhimaan Sanghatana claims it has 18,000 auto rickshaw owners and 12,000 taxi owners as its members.
While the largest union of taxi owners in the city, led by A L Quadros, did not participate in the strike, it could not stop its members from staying off the road. "The members and goons of Swabhimaan Sanghatana threatened our drivers and also damaged our taxis in areas like Wadala, Worli, Kurla and Mumbai Central," said Quadros. Thus, the drivers didn't ply their vehicles out of fear.
Taxi users across the city were inconvenienced and the share-taxi and prepaid stands outside most railway stations were also not working as taxis remained off road.
Legal cover
The state Transport department has framed a draft law for these app-based aggregators, whose very existence was in danger after the Delhi rape case in December 2014. The draft of the Maharashtra Mechanically Propelled Vehicles and Road Safety Act 2015 now includes these aggregators. The department has also come up with a precise definition of these aggregators as an operator who acts as a digital intermediary for a passenger to connect with a driver, by means of mobile phone and web application or through a call centre or by any other advanced technology, of a tourist, luxury, black-and-yellow, cool cab taxi having a valid permit granted under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 or other rules made under by the State government or the Centre. Sources said that once the bill is passed, Maharashtra would be the first state to get a motor vehicles Act for itself.
'Only a few taxis off roads'
Gautam Chatterjee, State Additional Chief Secretary (Transport)
Q. The black-and-yellow cabbies went on strike today, which caused a lot of problems for Mumbaikars.
A. There was no strike and only a few taxis were off the roads.
Q. But most of the taxis outside railway stations were not plying. What action will be taken?
A. As I said, there was hardly any impact and so there is no question of taking action.
Q. Mobile app-based aggregators like Uber were overcharging people by 3-5 times. Any plan of action?
A. Currently, these mobile app-based aggregators are not regulated, and, so, we don't have control over them.
Q. So will they continue to overcharge people like this?
A. We are working on the draft Transport Act, 2015 where these aggregators have been included. Once it gets passed, we will get legal mandate over them.
Commuter speak
Abdul Ahad, engineer
I need to take a cab till Saat Rasta and I was not aware of the strike. I will now have to take a lift from my co-workers to get to office.
Abhishek Dhoot, doctor at Nair Hospital
I have been waiting for the past 15 minutes for a taxi. The rains are just adding to the troubles. I have decided to take a bus to Grant Road.
Yashwant Dani, BMC contractor
We have been waiting for quite some time. Very few taxis can be seen on the road. Now we will take a bus to Worli Naka.
Simeen Choughle, housewife from Mumbai Central
The strike is causing a lot of inconvenience. I have no other option but to walk to Byculla because of the strike today.
Driver speak
Mahesh Yadav
We are doing what the union told us to do. I guess the main reason behind it is the licence renewal problem.
Mohammad Ansari
We were not aware about the taxi strike and came to know about it in the morning. There are many reasons for the strike, including that the RTO takes nearly six months to a year just to renew our licences. Besides, from Bandra we don't get many passengers as tourists. Taxis ferry passengers at a very low fare.
Sahjaduddin Ansari
This strike is due to many reasons like licence renewal problems, gas price hike and also the meter issue.
- Inputs by Soni Pal and Delaveen Cherag Tarapore

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I just tried out fire on Lei-Shi and Sha Of Fear and compared it to the last week. My DPS was almost 13k lower, even though I got my 2 piece this week.
As for the ranks I ended up third, briefly on top of our Warrior.
What irritated me the most though, was that it felt so damn cluncky. The crits just weren´t coming and getting a good combustion was just ridiculously hard.
It would be so much better if we actually could get that CritcalMass back to normal again, instead of this 10-15% crit nerf.. That´s just to much.


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HART OF DIXIE Recap: Achy Breaky Hearts
Clearly the writers of Hart of Dixie read my recaps. How do I know you ask…they are starting another episode with Wade shirtless. As I have said before I know it's shallow but I'm not one of those people that watch TV to figure out the meaning of life and Hart of Dixie is no exception. I watch because I not so secretly wish I was as tiny and cute as Rachel Bilson and because Wilson Bethel takes his shirt off a lot.
That being said, we start this episode with Zoe lamenting to a shirtless Wade about Ruby. She doesn't want to fake being her friend for Lavon's sake. Not long after Zoe talks about honesty and being open with your friends a knock on the door interrupts them. It is none other than George. Instead of getting rid of him Wade invites him in forcing Zoe to hide behind the bed. Wade really does like putting Zoe in awkward situations, it's almost like he wants them to be found out. In fact when George leaves Wade wants to know why they can't just tell him.
Wade: So we should just keep this a big secret until we all die?
Zoe: That would be the mature thing to do.
Later that morning Wade is at the Rammer Jammer when the local pastor shows up. He needs Wade to take the Eagle Scouts on their annual camping trip.
Pastor: You were my first choice.
Wade: [laughs] Really, I was your first choice to lead a bunch of kids into the wilderness.
The pastor reminds him he was an Eagle Scout (for a total of four hours) but Wade declines and just like that George shows up again. If I was a betting woman I would say George is trying to talk to Wade about the fact that he wants to see…and I mean see his ex-wife Tanzy, but that is just my guess so we will see.
George asks Wade if he wants to go get a drink tonight, he has something he wants to talk to Wade about. See…told you guys! Wade says he can't, he's leading the Eagle Scouts on their camp-out. Wade will clearly do anything not to have to talk to George.
Emily and Brick are at The Butter Stick Bakery having brunch. Emily leaves and Magnolia shows up. He asks Magnolia how she would feel about Emily moving to Bluebell to live with them. Magnolia compares the idea to vomiting. So that's a no then?
Lemon and Annabeth are talking business when they see Ruby talking to a guy about his proposal. The acceptance of the proposal comes along with some flirty smiles and a drink. Lemon isn't going to let this go, she must know what Ruby is up to.
So what does Lemon do…she attempts to recruit Zoe into her find out what Ruby is up to plan.
Meanwhile the camping trip is under way. Something about the pastor the bartender and the Eagle Scouts strikes me as funny. There must be a joke that starts that way. No? Well I don't have time to ponder it because before they can even unpack their gear George shows up. He is really doing too much to try to talk to Wade.
George is put in charge of the Eagle Scouts making camp while Wade is put in charge or Connor. Every year his parents make him come camping and every year he doesn't want to be there. How does Wade try to get him to join in with the troop…he calls him stinky face. Wade is good with people.
Back at the Breeland house Brick Emily and Magnolia are playing Life. She makes some not so subtle comments about there being only enough room for two in the house. Brick is not amused. He doesn't get more than one comment of his own in though and his phone rings. He has to go help a patient leaving Emily and Magnolia alone.
At the camp site Wade is still trying to include Connor. He does so by putting him on "Watch for George Tucker" detail. He even asks the kid if he can fake a seizure. Have I mentioned Wade REALLY doesn't want to talk to George? Wade explains that George thinks Wade has something that belonged to George, a cookie if you will, but it wasn't George's cookie to begin with.
Wade: It was a free range cookie and I have no intention of entering into cookie negotiations with him.
Connor doesn't seem to get it and I have to tell you if I hadn't watched this whole season I might not get it either. Free range cookies!
George won't be put off any longer though, he pulls Wade aside and comes right out with it. He wants to ask Tanzy out and he wants to make sure Wade is okay with it. Wade says Tanzy's name a few times and says he has to think about it.
Lemon, not one to take no for an answer, has decided to force Zoe into her Ruby plan. She found the guy Ruby was talking to earlier and convinces him he may have pink eye. Of course this brings them to Zoe's office where Zoe is supposed to question him under the guise of checking out his eye.
Turns out he is from Dallas and he is here on business. He is a head hunter. Ruby is the most sought after CEO's in the country and a certain fashion company wants her. Zoe immediately tells Lemon Ruby is going to leave Bluebell.
Out in the woods Wade is talking out his relationship issues with Connor again. This time Tanzy is being compared to a brownie. A brownie that was once in his cupboard and is now in the woods, where George found it and now wants to take it for himself.
Connor: So you are fighting about a giant cookie and there is a brownie in the woods?
Connor thinks if Wade gives George the brownie then Wade can keep the cookie and the whole problem is solved. Connor is pretty smart.
Although apparently Wade doesn't take this advice because a second later he tells George no, no he can't date Tanzy.
Zoe who clearly can't contain her news runs right to Lavon to tattle. Lavon of course jumps right on Zoe's bandwagon. Enter Ruby. Dinner is really quiet and awkward. Lavon asks how Ruby's day was. He starts to grill her. She says if Lavon has a problem he needs to just say it. He asks if she had a meeting with a headhunter today. Ruby can't believe Lavon spied on her although she is pretty sure it was Zoe who did the spying. She says she wasn't ever going to take the job but she can see Lavon is the same jerk he was in high school and she just might interview for the job. She storms out.
I want to care but I do not love the character of Ruby so I'm finding it hard to do anything but shrug my shoulders.
Back over at the Breeland's Magnolia is crying in her room when Emily checks on her. Emily and Magnolia bond over boys, heartache and a little pie. By the time Brick gets home they are smiling and laughing together. In fact Magnolia tells Brick it is okay if he wants to ask Emily to stay.
As soon as Magnolia goes to bed Brick asks Emily to move to Bluebell. She is hesitant and the next morning Brick tells Magnolia he doesn't think they will be seeing much of Emily anymore. That's too bad since I really liked Brick and Emily.
Out in the woods George says he doesn't need Wade's blessing. Wade says George isn't right for Tanzy. They don't have time to fight over it though because Connor is missing and they have to find him. Wade is following a trail of animal cookies when Zoe calls. She hears George is with him and figures he will know what to do about her problem.
George's advice is to just be honest. How fantastic is that. Wade takes that opportunity to tell George the reason he can't date Tanzy. George is going to treat Tanzy like a place holder for the girl he really wants to be with, Zoe Hart. George says Wade doesn't know what he is talking about.
They find Connor in a tree and Wade climbs up to see what the problem is. Connor says he doesn't want to participate in the Wilderness Run tomorrow and he is planning on staying up in the tree until it is over. Wade says he quit being an Eagle Scout back in the day but he is sorry he did. It has made him feel inferior to some of his friends ever since. He seems to have talked Connor into participating in some capacity.
Zoe finds Lemon at the Rammer Jammer. She wants to fix this whole Lavon/Ruby mess but Lemon just wants to let it happen. Zoe suddenly realizes Lemon still has feelings for Lavon.
Taking George's advice Zoe goes to Ruby to talk to her. She does some Team Lavon beseeching but Ruby says Bluebell was never supposed to be permanent, it was just a rest stop. Even a good guy in a small town shouldn't derail her future.
While this is happening Lemon brings Lavon over a cake and to let him know she is there for him if he needs anything. His sad comments make Lemon feel pretty guilty so she does the right thing, she calls Zoe and tells her they need to make it right. Of course Lemon has a plan. Zoe sighs.
Lemon and Zoe are sitting in front of Lavon. They are telling him the plan, the get Ruby back plan.
The plan involves Lavon driving Ruby to the airport so he can plead his case. She says fine, he has until they get to the airport.
The next day the Eagle Scouts are getting ready for the Wilderness Run, instead of running Connor is calling the race from atop some hay bales. He is quite the announcer and he seems to have found his place with the troop.
George tells Wade he left Tanzy a message and he doesn't see her as a place holder. They shake and George gives Wade some advice he didn't know he needed. If Wade thinks Zoe sees him as a place holder he should talk to her about it. George says he has known for a while and he is kind of okay with Zoe and Wade together.
At the Rammer Jammer Lavon and Zoe are talking about how it went with Ruby when Ruby walks in. Zoe leaves them alone so Ruby can tell Lavon she took the job but she isn't going to start until the 1st of the year. This gives them time to figure some things out, see where it goes.
Looks like Wade is taking George's advice. He shows up at Zoe's to talk. First of all George knows about them and says he is okay with it. Zoe doesn't take it so well, she is actually hurt that George doesn't quite care, even though she tries to cover it up. Wade sees her reaction and chickens out on the second thing he was going to talk to her about. He doesn't even stick around to take his shirt off, he opts to spend his night at his own place.
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Wha's Like Us?
Frankie Boyle is Harvey Higgins in a comedy about how conquering your demons might not always produce the desired results. Harvey is given an ultimatum by his wife - refrain from drinking alcohol on a business trip or return to an empty house. Will Harvey be able to save his marriage?
I am Belfast is a unique film about a notorious city, Northern Ireland's capital. Opening with filmmaker Mark Cousins saying that he met a 10,000 year old woman who claims she is the city itself. She becomes our unpredictable guide. At first she shows us fun things – the way people talk, visual surprises. But then her story deepens. She turns the clock back, unafraid of tragedy. She's good at forgotten, shocking detail. It's like she's remembered everything, with x-ray vision.
With the evocative imagery of cinematographer Christopher Doyle, and a haunting new score by David Holmes, Cousins moves beyond the conventional portrayal of Belfast in the movies – as thriller, or hard man place – and shows, instead, the women and the dream life of Belfast. Magic realist with gritty truths and some flights of fantasy, Mark Cousins' film is influenced by Soviet cinema, popular song, and the storytelling of his grandmothers, and grandmothers everywhere.
Burns, My Dad, and Me
Bill McCue was a TV star in the 70s and 80s and one of the founding singers with Scottish Opera. With his powerful bass voice and endless enthusiasm for all things Scottish, Bill introduced many a Scot to the songs of Robert Burns. As a teenager, his daughter Kirsteen felt that Robert Burns was an unwanted intrusion into her life: 'Burns was on such a pedestal in our house, it almost put me off'. Now a professor at Glasgow University and a leading expert on Burns, Kirsteen has changed her tune.
With Karine Polwart, Jamie MacDougall and rare archive footage.
The story of the unsung heroes of Scotland's mountains. For 50 years the volunteers of the Mountain Bothy Association have been providing shelter for people travelling through the wilder parts of the country.
They selflessly give up their time and dry clothes to renovate old buildings for the benefit of others. This entertaining documentary celebrates their work and the spirit of adventure and camaraderie of those who step out into the hills.
Coming Oot! A Fabulous History of Gay Scotland
Celebrating the post-war history of Scotland's gay community which, over 70 years, has seen gay men and lesbians transform from Scotland's pariahs to Scotland's pride. Using a rich mix of eye-witness testimony, jaw-dropping archive and historical research, the documentary charts radically changing attitudes. Scotland was over a decade behind England and Wales in decriminalising homosexuality but now has the best gay rights in Europe: nothing short of a revolution.
Atomic: Living in dread and promise
70 years ago this month the bombing of Hiroshima showed the appalling destructive power of the atomic bomb. Mark Cousins' bold new documentary looks at death in the atomic age, but life too. Using only archive film and a new musical score by the band Mogwai, Atomic shows us an impressionistic kaleidoscope of our nuclear times: protest marches, Cold War sabre rattling, Chernobyl and Fukishima, but also the sublime beauty of the atomic world, and how X Rays and MRI scans have improved human lives. The nuclear age has been a nightmare, but dreamlike too.


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Stag night by Lily Potter2
Format: One-shot
Chapter 1: Stag night
"Come out with your hands up, Prongs!"
"Sirius do you not think you're being a bit overdramatic?"
"No. I do not."
"You could just walk through the door."
"And how boring would that be Moony? Merlin, have I taught you nothing?"
James came to the door. "Guys, you realise we can hear everything you're saying."
"Come on, Prongs, you're coming out for your stag night," Sirius appeared to be struggling to hold in laughter. "Because you're a stag!" He finally broke into laughter.
"He's made that joke 73 times since we left his house," Remus conferred to James.
"Yes," said Sirius. "And it gets funnier every time."
"I made it 74," piped up Peter.
"I suppose like your Sirius-serious joke?" James said.
"Well," said Sirius modestly. "That is hilarious."
Remus let out a low moan. "It's dead, Padfoot. The joke's dead, let it rest."
"It is not dead. It is being killed, slowly and painfully."
"By you," clarified Remus.
Lily came to the door, brushing her sleek, crimson hair back off her face. James' expression softened and he planted a kiss on her porcelain cheek. Sirius made a retching noise.
"Way to kill the moment, Padfoot." James joked. Remus whacked Sirius on the head with the back of his hand.
"Ow," said Sirius, coming up rubbing his head comically.
They all laughed and Sirius pouted, something he could do disturbingly well. He recovered swiftly and grinned. "Come on, Prongs, I could never live with myself if you don't get drunk out of your head on the night before your wedding."
"Go," said Lily, half-laughing. "Before they decide to bring the contents of the Hogs Head here."
Sirius faked surprise. "Lily, how did you guess our plan?" He put his hands on his hips. "Have you been reading my Completely-secret-never-to-be-read-even-with-my-express-permission-because-I-was-probably-joking diary?"
"He actually has one of those," said Remus, nodding sadly. "It's got the title on the front."
"Have you read my-"
"Don't start that again," warned James. He kissed Lily on the lips, a kiss that went on for a long, long, long…
"Ahem," said Remus, tapping his non-existent watch. Peter gave a nervous laugh.
"I'll see you tomorrow," said James winking at Lily.
She smiled at him. "I'll be the one in white."
He laughed and leaned in to kiss her again, only to be pulled back by Sirius. "We don't have time for all that."
James snapped his feet together and did a mock-salute. "Sir, yes, sir. Clearly we have a tight schedule to keep to in order to get properly bladdered."
Remus clapped a condescending hand on his shoulder. "You have no idea."
James had to conclude that Remus had been right; they did indeed have a tight schedule to keep to in order to get properly bladdered. He had been dragged into the Hog's Head to start off the proceedings and already Sirius was a little tipsy.
"Do you get it? A stag? Because you're actually a stag! How do you people not find that funny?"
OK, he was completely drunk.
"Sirius, do you not think you should slow down a bit?"
"Shush Moony, now is not the time to be slow, but the time to fast and loose! As we have only a few precious hours before a loyal member of the Marauders leaves us forever!"
"Merlin, Padfoot, I'm getting married, I'm not leaving the country! And to be honest I would appreciate it if my best man could get out of bed in the morning."
Sirius looked thoroughly confused, "Really? You would?"
"Well," said James, a small smile appearing on his face. "I'd at least like the opportunity to catch up with him in the drinking stakes."
"Aha! So mischievous Prongs lives on!"
Remus raised his eyes to the ceiling.
"Everybody dance now!"
"Sirius, you're completely drunk!"
"No I'm not, because unlike you, Moony, I can handle my drink."
"So can I!"
"Oh yeah, who was it that after half a bottle of firewhisky was dancing on the tables?"
"I don't remember."
"No wonder."
"It was you," piped up Peter, helpfully.
Remus gave a world-weary sigh, "Thank you, Wormtail."
"Go on," said James. "Prove it."
"Prove what?"
"Prove that you can handle your drink."
"What no I-"
"Look," said Sirius. "Do you care about James?"
"Of course I-"
"Well? Do you not think that you owe it to him to get properly drunk on his stag night?"
"Well," Remus hesitated; then he had one of his rare moments of recklessness. "Go one then… For James."
"For James!" Said Sirius, raising his glass while pouring one for Remus (although it had to be said that the table got a fair bit of it.) "As one of the four leaves us forever,"
"Merlin, he's going to make a speech."
"Shush Prongs! I am trying to give you a fitting send off into married life."
"I'm sorry Padfoot. Please accept my most sincere apologies."
"I shall. Now!" Sirius proclaimed. "As I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted," He squinted at James, which was probably supposed to be threatening. "As one of the four leaves us forever, we will mourn and accept the passing of time and changing of the ways…"
"Padfoot, I'm getting married, I'm not dying!"
"Did I or did I not tell you to stop interrupting?"
"He did," said Peter.
"He did indeed," agreed Remus.
"Anyway, what was I saying? Oh yes, something about the changing of the ways… oh well, who wants another drink? Moony! Why have you not drunk your first one?"
Remus sighed. "Damn," he muttered. Then he picked the glass up and gulped it down. "Happy now?"
"Now," said Sirius in a sombre tone. "I'm going to be serious for approximately one minute."
"How can you say that with that amount of alcohol in your system?"
"Anyway," said Sirius, ignoring James' last comment. "Prongs are you happy?"
James blinked a couple of times at Sirius. "Yes," he finally replied, softly.
"Are you sure you want to marry her?"
"What? Of course!" he stared around at them earnestly. "This is Lily, I've been in love with her since like… forever."
Remus laughed. "We know, mate. We've been hearing you talk about it forever."
"Ah yes," said Sirius, his voice took on a mimicking tone. "Oh, why won't Lily go out with me? We're clearly perfect for each other, I mean I know she hates me with every fibre of her being and everything, but still we're perfect for each other!"
"Well I was right, wasn't I?" James protested. "And she never hated me that much!"
The three exchanged sceptical looks.
"C'mon, guys!"
"James, this is the girl who said she hated you, basically every time she talked to you, about you…"
"And sometimes when you weren't even being mentioned."
"She was in denial!"
"She hit you every time you asked her out."
"Very deep denial." James corrected himself.
"You can say that again!"
"Anyway, she's marrying me now. Her hate clearly transformed into love."
Sirius took a sip of his drink. "I'll give you that." He paused. "What's she doing tonight anyway?"
"Oh she has a Hen night organised with some of her friends, I thought it best not to ask too much."
"Well, that's rubbish. Lily doesn't even transform into a hen."
"Sirius," Remus said warningly.
"Whereas James is a stag!" Sirius started laughing again.
"For the last time, Padfoot, It's not funny!"
"Yes-it-is!" Sirius choked out.
All three of them exchange looks of commiseration as Sirius bashed his head on the table, why? No one was quite sure.
"We should be getting back."
"Remus! You're so boring!"
"Maybe, but at least I'm not about to pass out."
James grinned around at his friends. "Yeah, guys, this had been great, but I think I should be getting back now."
"Back to the Mrs!"
"Not yet, Padfoot, not yet." But soon, thought James, very, very soon.
"See you tomorrow James. Good luck."
James smiled at Remus. "Thanks. Bye."
James cast one last look at them, Peter disappearing into the night as Remus tried to support Sirius. He remembered every time they'd had together. His friends. His best friends. James grinned. "Thanks guys," he whispered. "Thanks for everything."
Then he remembered Lily, and he turned with a smile into the darkness as he apparated home.


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Don't always believe what you read on home listings. These days there are all sorts of ploys used to pull in potential homebuyers, including the claim that a house is new to the market when it isn't.
If, like me, you are keeping a fairly close eye on the real-estate market, you can't help but notice that some homes quietly disappear from the MLS (Multiple Listing Service), only to pop up again after a timely interlude, billed as a "new" listing. Agents do this for several reasons, not least of which is the fact that a fresh listing will make it to the top of the pile when homebuyers are conducting online searches for properties.
There is also a seasonality factor. A slew of East Bay homes that came onto the market in the fall of last year vanished over the winter months only to blossom again now that spring has sprung. Many of these listings have also seen significant price reductions in the interim.
Take 257 Hillcrest Rd in Berkeley. The listing for this 4/3 contemporary home, priced at $995,000 claims it had its first open house yesterday. The reality is the house came onto the market in April last year with a $1,579,000 price tag. One year later it is back, and 37% cheaper.
Similarly, 959 Miller Ave, a 4/3.5, 3,106 sq ft Mediterranean-style home built in 1990, also in Berkeley, was on the MLS in September for $1,695,000. It disappeared and is now back with a "first open", priced $1,465,000.
Another fresh listing in Oakland comes with an interesting recent sale history: 7151 Buckingham Blvd was apparently sold last month for $545,000 and was new to the market on Friday with a $799,000 asking price. A prospective buyer would want to know what that was all about.
It pays to know a home's sales history. If the listing doesn't provide background information on the property, use online tools such as Property Shark, Redfin or Zillow to gather data — or simply ask the agent for a full disclosure.


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Did you know that cotton could grow in colors? Originally khaki from India wasn't dyed at all, it was made using light brown cotton. Cotton crops have been cultivated to be the cream color you're familiar with. In 1982 Sally Fox began cultivating naturally pigmented cotton in her yard in California. She still cultivates cotton, but now it's on the scale of hundreds of thousands of plants a year. While colored cotton is a native plant, before her work the staple length was too short for commercial spinning. She has doubled the length by selecting for that trait. Even more interesting, she noticed that several of the colors are naturally fire resistant. She is now cultivating for that property. Nature is a true wonder.
There are currently six distinct shades grown, all in the green and brown families. When the cotton is already colored, the issue of toxic dye is mute.
We had a chance to see it growing in the fields last Autumn. It was beautiful.


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The world is changing all around us. To continue to thrive as a business in the future, we must look ahead, understand the trends and forces that will shape our business in the future and move swiftly to prepare for what's to come. We must get ready for tomorrow today. That's what our Vision is all about. It creates a long-term destination for our business and provides us with a
Our Mission
Our Roadmap starts with our mission, which is enduring. It declares our purpose as a company and serves as the standard against which we weigh our actions and decisions.
- icon Energy: To be the first step in American Energy Independence
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Our vision serves as the framework for our Roadmap and guides every aspect of our business by describing what we need to accomplish in order to continue achieving sustainable, quality growth.
- icon People: Be a great place to work where people are inspired to be the best they can be.
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This soap is super creamy, super luxurious and smells amazing! A lovely dupe of an awesome 'Lovely' perfume.
This soap is cram-packed with amazing oils, cream and goodness. Coconut Oil and Rice Bran Oil combine for a rich, creamy lather.. Cream, Kaolin Clay, Shea Butter and Bamboo Silk add to the creaminess and gently cleanse your skin.
All of our soaps are cured for 4-6 weeks to ensure a stable and gentle bar. We also pH test our soaps prior to selling. If you have sensitive skin, please try this soap on a small area first.
For a longer lasting bar, allow the bar to air dry in-between uses.
Ingredients: Rice Bran Oil, Coconut Oil, Lard, Sodium Hydroxide, Distilled Water, Shea Butter, Canola Oil, Castor Oil, Coconut Milk, Kaolin Clay, Titanium Dioxide, Mica, Fragrance, Bamboo Silk, Cosmetic Glitter
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A Basic Text-Based Recording Studio
Unless you're recording a live stereo track, you're likely to want to overdub other tracks. It is possible to use Ecasound to listen to tracks you've already recorded while recording (and listening to) a new track.
To listen to an already-recorded track while recording a second track, create three Ecasound chains (Table 2).
Table 2. Chains for Listening to an Already-Recorded Track While Recording a Second Track
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Creating a chain setup like this causes the contents of track1.wav to be sent to JACK to be played, and any input from JACK is sent back to JACK and saved to a file called track2.wav. track2.wav will contain only the new track—not the new track mixed with the old track. We'll mix them later.
Converting this chain setup to an actual Ecasound command is straightforward:
ecasound -c -b:64 \ -a:1 -i track1.wav \ -a:2,3 -i jack_auto \ -a:1,2 -o jack_auto \ -a:3 -o track2.wav
Recording further tracks is a similar process. We create a chain for each of our already-recorded tracks and set their output to JACK. We also set up two chains to take input from JACK and send it to a file and back to JACK, so we can hear it. The chain setup in Table 3 would suffice.
Table 3. Chains for Recording More Tracks
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This chain setup translates into the following Ecasound command:
ecasound -c -b:64 \ -a:1 -i track1.wav \ -a:2 -i track2.wav \ -a:3,4 -i jack_auto \ -a:1,2,3 -o jack_auto \ -a:3 -o track3.wav
I'm not a drummer, but some of the things I record need drums. Although the Hydrogen drum machine is probably the best that I have seen on Linux, it hasn't yet attained the magical 1.0 version number and isn't yet perfect. One feature that's broken in the snapshot I'm running is the ability to export to a PCM audio .wav file. As luck, or rather good design, would have it, Hydrogen can use JACK to output digital audio.
To use JACK and Ecasound to record the output of an audio application such as Hydrogen, we can perform the following steps:
Configure Hydrogen to use JACK for its output.
Configure Hydrogen to play in song mode, as opposed to pattern mode.
Execute the the following command:
ecasound -a:1 -i jack_auto -o drum_track.wav -G jack,ecasound,recv
Click the play button in Hydrogen.
The above command configures a single chain within Ecasound that draws input from JACK and sends output to a file called drum_track.wav. The -G jack,ecasound,recv instructs Ecasound to listen to JACK for a start command, which is sent when we click the Play button in Hydrogen, as a JACK client called ecasound.
It can take a second or so for Ecasound to start and initialise after receiving the start command, so I like to have a pattern of silence at the start of the Hydrogen track.
Unless you have impeccable timing, you would most likely record any software sources first. It is harder to synchronise a software source, such as a drum machine, with an existing human-recorded track than is is to record the human tracks around the machine-created tracks. This includes any MIDI tracks you intend to use.
At this point, we have a series of .wav files that correspond to each of the audio tracks we have recorded. Should we need to, we could use Ecasound, SoX or even Audacity to add effects or make minor corrections or alterations to any of the tracks. Once we're happy with the individual tracks, we can mix a single master track.
The process of turning our multiple tracks into a single stereo master track is straightforward. We create a chain for each track and set the output to be a .wav file.
Table 4. Turning Multiple Tracks into a Single Stereo Master
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Ecasound provides a means to make this particular case easier. The all pseudo-chain name can be used to redirect the output of all of our tracks to a single place, namely a file called all_tracks.wav:
ecasound -a:1 -i track1.wav \ -a:2 -i track2.wav \ -a:3 -i track3.wav \ -a:all -o all_tracks.wav
To listen to the result, enter:
ecasound -a:1 -i all_tracks.wav -o jack_auto
It is also possible to write the master directly to the sound card without writing to a file first:
ecasound -a:1 -i track1.wav \ -a:2 -i track2.wav \ -a:3 -i track3.wav \ -a:all -o jack_auto
You also can attach a series of effects, including reverb, compression and amplification to each chain before it is written to the output destination. It is even possible to add delay and alter the panning of a particular track or even perform noise reduction; however, such topics are beyond the scope of this article.


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Thursday, October 23, 2008
Vote No on Prop 8
Hi, you may or may not know me, but someone you know does, and that's why you've gotten this letter. My name is Sean Campbell and I'd like to tell you a little about why I am against Proposition 8, the initiative that would reverse the state Supreme Court's ruling and eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry in California. If you support Prop. 8, I don't expect you to undergo some magical conversion as a result of my few words. If I can only influence 1 vote, it will have been worth it. I would just ask that you give me a couple of minutes to explain why I oppose Prop. 8.
I am a straight man in my 20s. I like basketball and guitar and poker and my girlfriend. Most of my friends are straight, but I have a few gay friends like many people do. Growing up in Sacramento I knew some people I'd met and spent time with were different in some way from others but I didn't really know what being gay or lesbian was until my parents told me. In school, boys teased other boys with words that you hear less nowadays but still hear from adults. I think my parents were relieved when I got in trouble for kissing a girl in kindergarten because they knew that life would be easier for me as a straight person. When I moved to San Francisco in 2000, some of my friends from back home made comments (and still do) about the reputation of the city. I was definitely surprised to see how there was a gay district and many gay-owned businesses. I didn't really see why it was enough of a big deal that so many would mention it upon hearing where I lived.
After moving back here after college I began to work doing small business accounting. I've been lucky enough to establish a foothold and now have 4 clients, 3 of whom are gay. One of my former clients just got married to his partner of 12 years. As we became friends I remember him telling me how I was one of the only straight male friends he had. I thought that was kind of strange and told him so. He told me that he hoped that in my generation things would be different and there would be less division between gay people and straight people in terms of friend groups. He and his partner looked so happy at their wedding reception. Gay couples and straight couples came together to celebrate their union and wish them well. To me, it looked just like the traditional wedding I had recently attended; lots of happy people celebrating love and commitment. They asked for donations to the No on 8 campaign in lieu of gifts, so I donated $25.
Another designer I work with just married his partner of 25 years in a small, private ceremony. They own established businesses, a vacation home in Arizona and work in the same office. They are very different from each other, but very complementary in terms of personality. Their commitment and love is apparent, and they have been waiting to get married for years. I know they will enjoy growing old together. I congratulated them and in their honor I donated another $25 to the No on 8 campaign.
Just a couple of nights ago I received an email from two of my clients announcing their marriage, to take place next month before the election. They own established businesses, work from their home and have adopted two beautiful children. They are some of the best parents I've ever witnessed; their whole lives are designed around raising these children with good manners and good morals. They sacrifice so their children can have the best care and schooling possible. They also asked that no one buy them gifts but instead donate to the No on 8 campaign. I again donated $25 and resolved to write this letter for all of these friends of mine.
I believe in treating people equally under the law, no matter religion, ethnicity, sexuality, or any other attribute. It's one of the most important and significant achievements of American democracy. Our country has gone through a lot in order to bring this ideal closer to reality, and in some respects (and for some people, like my friends) this project remains incomplete. I realize that for some people the concept of two people of the same sex being married seems strange or wrong. It used to be that in this country marriage between people of different races was considered strange or wrong, or illegal. Luckily, my parents didn't care, and I'm the result of their marriage and love. I realize that our airhead Mayor Gavin Newsom has been on your television telling you things "whether you like it or not". He's not my friends' best advocate, to be sure, and I regret his election every day when I hear about all our problems here in San Francisco and his total lack of will to solve them.
I don't ask you to agree with or endorse same-sex marriage or go against your religious or personal beliefs. I ask that you honor that great American tradition, to live and let live. I ask that you decide that government doesn't have a role in regulating private behavior between consenting adults. I ask that you live your life in your way and let my friends live theirs.
I want my friends to be able to express their love and commitment the same way you and I can. Please vote No on Prop. 8 on November 4th. Thanks for your time.
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Philadelphia is full of hidden gems. But perhaps none are so hidden as Elfreth's Alley, Old City's tucked-away street famous for being the oldest residential street in America.
On Saturday, June 6 from 12 noon to 5 p.m., Elfreth's Alley is holding its annual Fete Day, a block party full of colonial music, crafts, food, children's games, garden tours and more. Many of the street's residents will open their homes for tours (unbelievably, some are barely wider than your wingspan), while various foods celebrating the neighborhood's diverse makeup will be yours for the tasting.
And with sunny, blue skies in the forecast for Saturday, it's the perfect time to discover (or rediscover) this beautiful, historic avenue.
* Tickets for the event can be reserved online at www.elfrethsalley.org or by calling (215) 574-0560. Kids under 6 get in free, and proceeds from the event benefit efforts to preserve this National Historic Landmark. *
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The dominant role played by the state in the financing, regulation, and provision of primary and secondary education reflects the widely-held belief that education is necessary for personal and societal well-being. The economic organization of education depends on political as well as market mechanisms to resolve issues that arise because of contrasting views on such matters as income inequality, social mobility, and diversity.
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By Gretchen Schempp
The neem tree is a member of the Meliaceae family and is indigenous to India and South Asia. The tree has spread throughout drier lowland tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, Australia and South Pacific islands. The leaves are used as medicine and are available year round as the tree is an evergreen.
Neem has been used traditionally for many centuries and in India is known as "the village pharmacy" for all of its uses. Multiple studies have shown neem oil to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic, antioxidant and anti-fungal properties. Neem oil is also rich in fatty acids making it an excellent moisturizer.
Oral Uses
Because of its antibacterial and antiseptic properties and ability to strengthen immune function, studies show that using neem for oral care can help to prevent gum disease, treat gingivitis and prevent plaque buildup. In one clinical study 50 patients with advanced gingivitis were treated. 40 of the people suffered from bleeding gums and pustular discharge from the gum. The patients were instructed to brush their teeth twice daily with neem toothpaste. After just 3 weeks 80% of them showed significant improvements. All patients had lower levels of bacteria and bad breath had disappeared. Another study done in Germany used 70 patients with periodontis in different stages. The study reports similar results after only five to ten treatments with neem toothpaste and mouthwash.
Skin, Hair and Nails
Neem is often used in soaps, salves and lotions to treat various skin conditions. Due to its antifungal properties neem has been helpful for many in fighting athlete's foot, nail fungus and ringworm. Other skin conditions people have found neem to be helpful with areeczema, psoriasis, chicken pox, rashes, boils, wounds and acne. Neem is sometimes used as a natural preservative in cosmetics as well as to benefit many skin conditions. Along with fighting nail fungus, neem is also been said to help prevent splitting and breakage in nails.
Neem also shows up in some hair care products. The oil is used to condition hair, treat dandruff and deter head lice. Beauty By Nature by Brigitte Mars even touts neem as having pediculocide (lice killing) properties.
Neem Oil and Insects
Mixed in a base of coconut oil, neem shows promise as a reliable mosquito repellent. It can be applied directly to the skin though studies show it is more effective when blended with coconut oil. Don't count on neem to work all day like DEET would. However, applied frequently, neem can be an effective alternative to potentially harmful chemicals.
Neem has also been gaining popularity as a repellent for ticks and fleas. I personally use neem when I go into the woods or garden and have found it to be an effective tick and mosquito repellent. Neem is also safe to use on pets as a means of flea and tick protection. The oil rubbed on the coat of your pet not only can protect them from insects but gives their coat a lustrous look and feel. Be advised that neem does degrade in UV light so it will need to be reapplied.
Many gardeners have found neem applied to plants repels the biting, chewing and sucking garden pests. Due to a hormone-like action from the neem oil, pests "forget" to eat after being in contact with trace amounts of neem. It is also the presence, the slightest scent of neem, that can keep away leaf eating insects. Neem oil can be a powerful antifeedant and insect repellent. Due to neem's degradation in sunlight it can be used as a systemic insecticide. Meaning that you can pour a dilution into the soil and the plant will absorb it. They will take it up in their tissue and it will work from the inside.
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From the Suggestion Box:While walking past the southern facing entrance of library I noticed the board that read "@#$%@#$EDDIEKOIKIMABO" when crossing the library from EAST to WEST and while from WEST to EAST read "LIBRARY!@#$%^*!@#$%^". All that I want to say is that the word EDDIE KOIKI MABO LIBRARY is not read completely from any side. More over the spacing between the words is also not sufficient. Just to illustrate read the following: "JUSTTOILLUSTRATEREADTHEFOLLOWING".
All I want to say is that though it might have been done with an aesthetic view but being a student of JCU I do not find it very impressive piece of aesthetic work. Thanks
Library Response:Thanks for your opinion. The new southern totem is in accordance with the University's way-finding scheme of directional and informative signage. However we recognise that it may not appeal to everyone and as such we have a more traditional linear sign at the northern entry.


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Learn how to conduct transportation research more efficiently and effectively. TRB will host a free webinar that provides practical tips for using the Transportation Research Information Services (TRIS), Research in Progress (RiP), and Research Needs Statements (RNS) databases. Panelists will provide an overview of each database, offer tips on how to refine searches, and demonstrate advanced features added to the databases last year. Learn how to enter records into the RiP Website and find out how agency publications are entered into TRIS. Panelists from the University of California, Berkeley and the Montana Department of Transportation will discuss ways that they use TRB databases to enhance their research programs.
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I have recently started getting this error. Any help really appreciated as i can't list the content in the back end, everything else seems to work ok.
user warning: Incorrect key file for table '/tmp/#sql_46fd_0.MYI'; try to repair it query: SELECT n.*, u.name FROM node n INNER JOIN users u ON n.uid = u.uid ORDER BY n.changed DESC LIMIT 0, 50 in /home/modules/node/node.admin.inc on line 456.
I have tried restarting MySQL but that didn't help. It says try and repair the table but where can I see that table so i can repair it? Also Cron won't run since I'm seeing this error.
Maybe it's a file permission
Maybe it's a file permission problem in your tmp folder?
Try to change it in admin/settings/file-system or check if drupal have the right to write in.
Same here
I got this error when adding a path to the "Statically cache specific pages" box. I added a path, and hit save and received the error. Also, all of the paths I had in that box are now gone, so I have to go through and re-add them.
UPDATE: I re-added all the paths that I don't want cached and it doesn't seem like I'm getting the error anymore. Strange, but I'll update if it reappears.
In my case my server disk was full, so removed few unwanted files and it worked fine.
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February 2014 - Majesty of the Seas to Caribbean - Bahamas
Very nice short getaway! Ship is kind of small compared to the other Royal Carribean ships; the pool and amenities are limited. Food was good, no one got sick. I probably would not go on a 3 day cruise again just because it was too short for me personally, but it is definitely a nice cruise for beginners!


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As the search for Sasquatch continues to gain in popularity and more and more people are becoming Bigfoot enthusiasts. They are hitting in woods in search of the mysterious creatures and are now looking to add to the tools of the trade. A company has now developed the first Bigfoot Finder Sasquatch Caller called "SquatchIt". The SquatchIt is a Bigfoot caller that can simulate vocalizations that many Bigfoot Enthusiasts believe the elusive Sasquatch may actually sound like in the wild. It works much like a Bigfoot wildlife call or predator call of sorts and its inventors say it will help to find Sasquatch. It works by blowing into the SquatchIt tube to simulate the Bigfoot vocalizations to bring Bigfoot to you. This item is sure to be behind many upcoming Bigfoot vocalization reports and may do more harm then good as far as actual Bigfoot research and reports go. But as a novelty item it may be fun for camping trips and other outdoor wildlife expeditions sadly used more by joksters and hoaxers.
SquatcIt Press Release:
Sasquatch Caller to Help Find Bigfoot and Have Fun
Bigfoot Finder Sasquatch Caller
Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 14, 2013
The inventors of a new novelty Bigfoot "Wildlife Call" device are announcing their completion of a working prototype, which they are calling, "SquatchIt". SquatchIt is both a "Big-Time Fun Big-Game Wildlife Call" as well as an innovative, novelty noisemaker. It simulates the sound that a majority of Bigfoot researchers and enthusiasts agree that Sasquatch would make in the wild if it were to proven really exist. It is operated by blowing into the SquatchIt tube to simulate "Big-Time-Fun novelty Bigfoot vocalizations".
"SquatchIt has been scientifically designed to be the most accurate, powerful and loud Sasquatch call for use by Bigfoot finders, to scare friends on a camping trip, to heckle politicians and raise a ruckus in general. It is loud and scary sounding and is sure to soil many pair of underwear on camping trips. We are very excited to announce the completion of the first working prototypes of this innovative novelty gift for both the Bigfoot enthusiast as well as the fun seeking jokester! There are so many uses for SquatchIt from using it to round up the kids for dinner to scaring your friends to attracting the ultimate big game, Sasquatch him self!" says Christopher Oliver, co-creator of the SquatchIt Bigfoot sounds device.
The SquatchIt call is a beautifully crafted piece made out of wood and plastic. The nose of the call is a plastic ribbed accordion like piece we refer to as a "gender bender" that allows the user to change the call pitch between higher tone feminine and low tone masculine mode allowing users to make the screaming sounds that many believe a Sasquatch would make if Bigfoot were proven to exist.
SquatchIt is not only the worlds first novelty Bigfoot "wildlife call" aka a "predator call" product, it's also a new lifestyle brand phrase that allows people to shrug off situations that really aren't worth getting upset over i.e. when you're in a jam, just SquatchIt! For more information about SquatchIt visit their website at squatchit.com or email contact(at)squatchit.com.


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Fund started by ex-Corvex, Trian partners shutting down
Two former partners at hedge funds Corvex Management LP and Trian Management LP are winding down the fund they launched late last year, after making just a few investments.
Ex-Corvex Partner Nick Graziano wrote to investors last week to say that the decision to shut the doors of Venetus Partners was very difficult but necessary for personal reasons.
"I have concluded it is necessary for me to step away from the markets for a period of time," Graziano wrote in the letter, dated June 9, adding that the reasons for the move were unrelated to the upstart fund.
Graziano and Venetus co-founder Chad Fauser, a former Trian partner, started investing in the fund late last year. Among the companies Venetus invested in was life sciences Parexel, which later put itself up for sale.
Graziano said the company's stock has appreciated more than 25 percent from the fund's cost basis on its investment.
"I would like to express my sincere and heartfelt thanks for your investment in the Funds and look forward to maintaining a relationship going forward," Graziano wrote.
(Reporting by Michael Flaherty in New York- Editing by Chris Reese and Diane Craft)


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Nov. 30, 2012ATCHISON COUNTY, MO | By: ALLISON
The new Highway 136 bridge in Atchison County is now open.
The old Little Tarkio Creek Bridge in Atchison County was shut down September 4th with the new structure opened yesterday. The new bridge expanded from 25 feet to 32 feet with a two-foot paved shoulder now surrounding the bridge. Customer Relations Manager for the Missouri Department of Transportation, Melissa Black, says the Little Tarkio Bridge affects travelers from all over.


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Debra Kieffer is from Mineral Point, WI where she grew up on a beef and swine farm. She currently has quarter horses and enjoys providing horse drawn carriage tours in Mineral Point. In her spare time, she likes to camp and fish with her family and also sells her oil paintings. Kieffer brings years of data entry experience to the WLIC and will be a great asset in her new role.
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RESTAURANT ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (GM-Ready) – Casual Dining Sports-Themed Restaurant – Harlem, NY
RESTAURANT ASSISTANT MANAGER (GM-Ready) needed in Harlem, NY for a high volume, sports-themed casual dining restaurant with an AGGRESSIVELY GROWING company.
• MUST HAVE 2+ years management experience working as an AGM or GM in a high volume corporate casual/ chain restaurant (Applebee's, Darden, TGI Friday's, Brinker, The Cheesecake Factory, Chili's, etc.)
• Must possess P&L knowledge and ability to perform inventory and ordering
• Proven track record developing and mentoring staff and/or hourly managers
• High school diploma or higher education
• Positive Company Culture that offers professional and personal growth as well as a stable work-life balance
• Competitive Salary
• Obtainable and Excellent Bonus Structure
• Opportunity for career advancement with aggressive local growth
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision (Individual and Family)
• Paid Vacation (2 weeks, 3 weeks at 3 years)
• Quality of life with 50 hour work weeks
• Meal Privileges/ Free Meals
• Much more!
Please apply to job posting with resume. If you meet the qualifications of this position, and/or any other positions we may have that fit your experience, we will contact you upon receipt of your resume to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.
In addition to considering you for this particular Restaurant Assistant Manager job posting, you resume and qualifications will be considered as new opportunities develop that fit your background and experience.


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The new 2018 Volkswagen Atlas is an attention-grabbing SUV designed to be as versatile and exciting as your life. Atlas is a powerful and muscular addition to your home. With creased lines in front and on the sides, it offers a dose of lean and mean to go with its functionality. The Atlas is a one size fits all type of SUV – it accommodates three rows of seats with ease. Each row is large enough for kids, adults, or a combination of both to sit comfortably. With the 2nd and 3rd rows folded down, the Atlas has 96.8 cubic feet of cargo space. You may need more stuff just to take advantage of it. If you have more stuff than space, you can fold the 3rd row down easily for extra room – as can the second row. The Atlas comes equipped for non-stop entertainment, from touchscreen sound systems to the ability to bring your favorite tunes, soundtracks, and podcasts along with you. Create a driver profile and the Atlas will remember things like your preferred driver seat position, radio stations, and temperature, just to name a few. Front and rear crumple zones help absorb crash energy, while a rigid safety cage helps deflect it away from the driver and passengers. Atlas has you covered on all sides. Atlas includes the Automatic Post-Collision Braking System. It can also help slow the vehicle down after a collision, helping reduce the chance of additional impacts.
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7Shane Finn
Muay Thai & Boxing - Level I
Shane is an active fighter in both amateur boxing and full rules Muay Thai. With a cumulative record of 3-0 he has shown his ability to apply the skills he has leaned in class during his fights in the ring. In March 2009 Shane won the Golden Gloves State Championships in his respective weight class and experience level only to fight the next weekend in a full rules Muay Thai event winning one of the most dominating and technical fights of the night.
Shane has been studying Muay Thai and Boxing under Kru Gruhn for three years and has achieved his Level I instructorship under the Thai Boxing Association of America headed by Ajarn Chai.
Shane is an assistant instructor in Women's Kickboxing, Boxing and Muay Thai and is an active student in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.


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Black Boat Neck Floral Printed Top
Brand: Zovi
Price: Rs. 999 Rs. 499
So girly and pretty, this black top designed with floral prints is stylish in design and comfy. Black top. Floral prints all over. Three-fourth sleeves with tie-up. Boat neck with frill and tie-up. Elasticated waistline. Style this top with a pair of slim pants and bellies for a pretty look. Fabric: 100% Polyester. Model Statistics: Height - 5 ft. 7 inchesBust - 32 inchesWaist - 25 inches Hip - 36 inches. Model is wearing size XS.


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Innovative new Study reveals Ecosystem Goods and Services
Generated by Quebec Sugar Bush
LONGUEUIL, QC, Feb. 2, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Commonly regarded as the source of delicious maple products, the Quebec sugar bush is now seen in a new light: as a generator of ecosystem goods and services that are regarded as enormous collective wealth, indeed of inestimable value. This is the conclusion of a study by Groupe AGÉCO (revealed today by Maple Products from Quebec) that identifies no fewer than 12 ecosystem services emanating from Quebec's maple forests. This public heritage and priceless environmental capital provides ecosystem services to an estimated annual monetary value of $1 Billion. If the maple resources not presently being exploited are taken into account, that value rises to at least $2.7 Billion per year.
The study stipulates that the ecosystem services produced by our maple stand are "useful and essential to human well-being and do not, in many cases, have any man-made substitute."1 "If you consider that maple trees now in production are protected by Quebec's Loi sur la protection du territoire et des activités agricoles and those still untapped are sure to offer economic benefits, government protection of the sugar bush is surely justified. The more you buy Maple Products from Quebec, the more you contribute to the protection of Quebec's maple forests and the ecosystem services they provide to the benefit of us all," said Serge Beaulieu, President of the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers (FPAQ).
Entitled Evaluation of Ecosystem Goods and Services related to the Quebec Sugar Bush, the study presents a better understanding of the natural capital – present and future – represented by Quebec's maple stand. "The evaluation of ecosystem goods and services is an innovative new approach that's being adopted more and more around the world. The methodologies we used are recognized by the international scientific community. They attribute a monetary value to services rendered by nature itself, value which is often taken for granted," said Groupe AGÉCO associate and study-co-author Jean-Pierre Revéret. "The FPAQ has become a pioneer in its usage here in Quebec by applying it to the maple products sector."
From the Environment to Culture, a Look at the Benefits generated by the Quebec Sugar Bush
According to the results of this study, maple forests provide 12 ecosystem services that contribute to the well-being of communities and for which the value (of nine of them) from Quebec's maple stand can be calculated. These are listed under three broad categories, according to recognized international approaches:
Raising Consumer Awareness of the Need to Conserve the Maple Forest
Many people choose maple for its wonderful taste, nutritional value and sweetening capacity. The trend toward authentic and eco-friendly products continues to grow. More than 3.3 million Quebec households consume maple products each year. In the major export markets of the USA and Japan, that number rises to 62 million. This strong demand will help conserve Quebec's maple stand, so it's important to sensitize consumers to the positive impact of their choices. "If, in the near future, one person per household changes from refined sugar to maple syrup or maple sugar in her or his morning coffee, that would increase the demand for maple producers and potential new production across all of Quebec, even the cities! Large forested areas would have to be conserved for the well-being of future generations," proclaimed Geneviève C. Béland, FPAQ Director of Promotion, Innovation and Market Development.
About Groupe AGÉCO
The study was conducted by Groupe AGÉCO, a consulting firm specializing in corporate responsibility and economic studies, particularly in the food sector.
About the Evaluation of Ecosystem Goods and Services
The identification of ecosystem services and the value of goods and services put forward in this project are based on an innovative approach taken from the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MEA). It was initiated in 2001 by the United Nations and involved the work of more than 1350 experts from 50 countries (http://www.millenniumassessment.org/). This research was subsequently bolstered by other efforts among which we note the international initiative undertaken in 2007 by the G8 environment ministers, The Economics of Ecosystem and Biodiversity (TEEB) (http://www.teebweb.org/). Since then, the approach has been applied increasingly by entities such as municipalities, governments, NGOs, and businesses in order to include the value of ecosystem services in decision-making for a more informed management of natural capital.
About FPAQ and Maple Products from Quebec
Since 1966, FPAQ has pursued its mission of defending and promoting the economic, social and moral interests of 7,300 maple enterprises in Quebec, men and women working together to establish standards of quality and see to the promotion and collective marketing of their products. Quebec is responsible for 90 percent of maple syrup production in Canada and approximately 71 percent of all maple production in the entire world. Together, Ontario, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia account for 10 percent of Canadian production.
FPAQ proudly promotes the Maple Products from Quebec brand and coordinates the marketing and development of Canadian maple products to the world on behalf of the Canadian maple industry. To these ends, FPAQ leads and gives direction to an international innovation network for maple products from Canada.
1 Le capital écologique du Grand Montréal : une évaluation économique de la biodiversité et des écosystèmes de la Ceinture verte, report prepared by Groupe AGÉCO for the David Suzuki Foundation and Nature-Action Québec, February 2013, page 5.
SOURCE Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers
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Being able to fully visualize your goal is very important. It expresses fully, in every part of your being, what you really and truly want. Realize these goals by being SMART.
SMART is an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely.
- Goals are not written in generalities, they are written to a certain objective. They must be clear and concise.
- There is a saying, "What gets measured gets done." Obtaining a goal requires a list of tasks and milestones, and a way to measure both progress and success. If nothing is measured, then there is no constraint, no feeling of urgency, no pressure. Ergo, no progress.
- Getting a goal to go from coach potato to a 4 minute mile in 6 weeks is beyond unreachable. Set goals that doable, even if they are accomplished quickly. Just set a new goal and keep moving the bar. Set smaller goals in line to met a larger objective. Set reward points at milestones to keep yourself motivate.
- Along with attainability comes relevance. Setting a reachable goal of eating less food when you are trying to increase sales has little relation. How does the reaching of the smaller goal help in obtaining the larger? Perhaps a better goal is generating more leads or better quality leads. Maybe less time spent "shooting the breeze" or working on your mindset, those are far more relevant.
- Placing a goal so far out makes the goal have less value. Again no urgency is provided and no pressure will be felt. Place a date on delivery. Commit to it. The time frame must be balanced with the attainability.
Learn to use SMART in building your goals. Set several related goals out. Measure progress to them and do them in a timely fashion. Balance your expectations and increase your efforts. You can reach them.


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Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
Carla's granny made this mac n' cheese dish for Sunday suppers, but you can make it any day!
- Ingredients
- step-by-step directions
Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
- 1/2 lb Macaroni noodles (cooked to al dente)
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (grated)
- 2 cups Pepperjack Cheese (grated)
- 1 1/2 cups Half and Half
- 4 oz Cream cheese (half a stick) cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Dijon
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 egg
- In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, egg, Dijon, paprika, cayenne, salt, pepper and milk. Whisk to combine.
- Put cooked pasta into the slow cooker. Add both cheeses and mix together. Pour egg and cream mixture over the pasta (milk should cover most of the pasta).
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours.
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Bibliotek 2.0 #8
First Bibliotek 2.0 podcast in english.
Interview with Michael Stephens.
Links mentioned in the podcast:
Tame the web
ALA tech source blog
Library Crunch
Banned eating and drinking in library sign
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Tuesday, December 20, 2005
2 Comments:
- At 11:39 AM, LibraryCrunch said...
Hello Thomas,
How do we get to podcast #8? Thanks.
- At 5:44 AM, Thomas said...
It is up now! Took a while to get the freecast hosting site to upload it. Just click on the top link:-)


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CL-100A Internet Radio Controller
This CL-100A was specially developed to provide Internet connectivity to existing repeater controllers or remote link transceivers without the need of a supporting computer. The CL-100A connects directly to a DSL or CABLE modem. It can also be connected to a port on your router and share your existing high-speed internet connection.
CL-100A Cabinet Dimension 8.0 x 5.0 x 1.5 Inches
CL-100A Features
- Voice Synthesizer Transmitter ID.
- (20) Programmable IP Addresses.
- IP Address Voice Announcements.
- End of Transmit Tone
- DTMF Pad Test
- COR Timeout Timer
- PTT Timeout Timer
- Inactivity Timeout Timer
- (5) Remote Control Output Switches
- Uses an Internet Web Browser to access the setup pages
- Also an RS-232 Port for Set-up and Operational Display
- 64kbps audio streaming rate plus protocol overhead
- 320ms Adaptive Jitter Buffer to compensate for Internet latency
- G.711 u-Law compander audio yielding low bandwidth requirement of 64kbps
TI Voice Synthesizer ID
In addition to identifying the transmitter the voice synthesizer announces Internet connect and disconnect messages and the status of the five remote control switches.
DTMF Key-Pad Test
A DTMF keypad test will read back the numbers decoded in a synthesized voice.
End of Transmission Tone
The CL-100A provides an optional tone to let the RF user know each time the Internet user has stopped transmitting.
Three timers control the CL-100A operation. Each timer is user programmable to afford maximum flexibility. They are: Transmitter COR Timer, PTT Timer and Inactivity Timer.
CL-100A Programming
Use your Internet browser to program the CL-100A. Connect your computer's Ethernet port to the RJ45 connector on the CL-100A. Address the CL-100A's internal web page. Setup is similar to setting up your router. Enter your list of IP addresses, DTMF connect codes and voice messages. Define your control codes, set the timers and choose your preferred options.
Input Logic Control
A logic input is provided so the repeater's controller can control the CL-100A. When this input is pulsed to ground the CL-100A will connect to the IP address stored in table location one.
Output Logic Control
Two output switches provide status information for the repeater's controller. Output #1 pulses low for 500mSEC to indicate an Internet connection has been established. Output #2 pulses low to indicate an Internet disconnect has take place.
CL-100A Internal PCB
Remote Control Switches
Five user controlled FET relay driver switches permit control of equipment located with the CL-100A. Control is accomplished by making changes to the CL-100A's internal web page or by DTMF command through the RF port.
RS-232 Port Operation
The CL-100A's RS-232 Port serves a dual function. Initially it is used to assign the control codes, enter the call letter identification, set the COR, PTT and Link Inactivity timers and load the eight IP table positions with connect codes, IP addresses and call letter identifications. With the set-up complete, the RS-232 Port will continuously output the CL-100A operational status including: connect disconnect hand shacking activity and any timeout messages.
Transceiver Interconnect
In this configuration the CL-100A is connected between a transceiver and a DSL or cable modem. The CL-100A can share an Internet connection when connected to a router.
Display Indicators
Six LED indicators display the CL-100A activity. POWER, COR, DTMF STROBE, PTT, CONNECT and ACTIVITY will flash when data is being sent or received.
Repeater Control Interconnect
In this configuration the CL-100A is connected between the link port of a repeater controller and a DSL or CABLE modem. Communications between the CL-100A and the repeater controller is accomplished through two logic outputs and one logic input. Output #1 momentarily switches to ground when the Internet connects. Output #2 momentarily switches to ground when the Internet disconnects. These outputs can be used to execute macro within the repeater's controller. When the Logic input is momentarily grounded by the repeater controller's switch the CL-100A will automatically connect to the IP address located in the number one table position. This permits the repeater controller to automatically connect for a scheduled net.
CL-100A Internal Web Page
Program your IP, Mask and Router addresses. Select your Control, Switch, Keypad Test and Disconnect Codes. Program your call letter identification and set the COR, PTT and Inactivity timers.
Setup the IP address table with connect codes and call letter identifications. Enable the keypad test, end of transmit tone features.
CL-100A Specifications
|TI ARM Cortex M3
|20 IP Addresses
|Voice Synthesizer
|Internet Protocol
|Voice - Control UDP, Setup - TCP
|Logic Output Switches
|Active Low (Sink to Ground) 40 VDC at 50ma.
|Logic Inputs
|Active Low (Sink to Ground)
|Front Panel LEDs
|Power, COR, DTMF, PTT, Internet Connect, Activity
|Operating Temperature
|-15 to +55 degrees C
|9 - 15VDC at 200ma max
|8 X 5 X 1.5 Inches
Ordering Information
|One Internet Linking Controller Wired & Tested. $399.00
|Two Internet Linking Controllers Wired & Tested. $699.00


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Soup's On!
It's the first reveal of Lori Anderson's 7th Bead Soup Blog Party!
Partners have exchanged bead soups and created jewelry galore. And today begins the series of Saturday blog post "reveals" as BSBP7 participants begin to share their jewelry designs. The techniques, jewelry styles, and art ideas will inspire you, so browse the participants' blogs and enjoy the most creative and fun jewelry making party ever -- right from the comfort of your home.
There will be two more reveals after today as altogether over 500 artists will share in the annual event. The third reveal will even host a special Facebook reveal for participants without blogs. It is also the reveal date for me and my two talented partners, Nan Smith and Pam Hurst.
To celebrate the start of the party, I thought I'd share the bead soups I sent my two partners for BSBP7 :)
Nan Smith of Canada is a jewelry artist who enjoys working with gemstones and wirework. She is created a blog just for the Bead Soup Blog Party, Wired Nan!
Here are the soups I sent Nan:
For Dessert (and extras :)
My second partner is Pam Hurst of Pam Hurst Designs. She is a metalsmith, lampwork, and metal clay artist. Beside her website listed previously, she also has a blog, Pam Hurst Designs.
Here are the soups I sent Pam:
For dessert (extras :)
I'm delighted to share the work of my favorite artists, including lampwork by Lori Anderson, art clay by Barbara Bechtel, art glass by Jenn Cameron, Donna Millard and Lea Neitz lampwork focals, Leslie Rogalski vegetable dyed wood, Cheryl Foiles enamel, and some of my favorite beads of all: gemstones! There is charoite, kyanite, tanzanite and emerald, crab fire agate, lapis and mystic topaz, drusy quartz and Peruvian green opal, carved floral amethyst rondelles and African heishi beads, aquamarine and smoky quartz.
I'm so very excited to see what Nan and Pam create!
And to thank our host Lori Anderson, how about we all give her a little love? Hosting my October Fest blog hop last year for 50 people was more work than I ever imagined, and I think it is wonderful of us to share a "thank you" with Lori. Just a dollar or two or enough for a piece of pie will show her great appreciation for the work she is doing, and why not give Lori a little something back? Together, we are giving Lori the gift of monies for a utility bill, children's clothing, or even, oh yes, more beads! Please, give Lori your love and thanks -- even if you can only share a dollar -- to start our party off with gratitude (and pie :) today!
|Buy Lori a piece of pie! Just go to this picture, top right column of her BSBP blog & click donate :)
Toltec Jewels is an author by day, jewelry maker by night. Her literary work is housed by the San Fransisco MOMA and is published internationally in popular magazines, literary quarterlies, and university publications. She has won a number of awards for literary and jewelry arts. She is happiest making handcrafted jewelry with her entire family, snuggling with her doggies and grandkids, sewing, singing, reading, and learning jewelry techniques. She is the host of Jewel School Friends, a community of expert and emerging artisans taking inspiration from each other and Jewel School. Join her on Facebook for networking, fundraising for Beads of Courage, jewelry making challenges, contests, give-a-ways and of course, cool beads and jewelry!


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Shuttle Rack, Pallet Rack, Automatic Rack manufacturer / supplier in China, offering Standard Steel Medium Duty Storage Rack for Transportation, Stackable Steel-Wood Pallet for Warehouse Storage by Forkfit with Ce, Folding Stacking Rack for Warehouse Storage with Ce Approval and so on.
|Min. Order / Reference FOB Price
|1 Set
|US $33-330/ Set
|Shenzhen, China
|Production Capacity:
|1500 Ton/Month
|Payment Terms:
|L/C, T/T, D/P, Western Union, Paypal, Money Gram, Cash
|Warehouse Rack
|Pallet Racking
|1. Q: Are you a factory or trading company?
|A: Factory, which was established in 2002.
Specialized in providing expert service, including design, manufacture, installation & maintenance for the logistic industries,warehouse equipments and sheet metal products.
|2. Q: What is the term of payment?
|A: T/T,L/C,Western Union, MoneyGram are available.
As usual, pre-paid full payment or 30% deposit then pay the balance before delivery.
|3. Q: What is your delivery time?
|A: It depends on the order quantity and racking types.
Generally, within 20 work days for ordinary order quant after receiving the deposit.
|4. Q: Which port will be used as loading port?
|A: Guangzhou port, the closest port to us, is recommended strongly as loading port.
|5. Q: May I know the status of my order?
|A: Yes. We will send you information and photos at different production stage of your order. Every step will be send to you in time.


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Buses lined the streets, parents held back tears and crossing guards halted traffic as Cottonwood's students headed back to the classroom.
Classes at Mingus Union High School, Cottonwood Elementary School and Cottonwood Middle School resumed Thursday, Aug. 7, and the children were excited.
"My mom said I get a couple of new teachers," sixth-grader Christian Despian said. Despian's mom said he's a "teacher's boy."
Wednesday night, Despian went to bed early but his mom said he laid in bed for two hours before falling asleep.
Traci Bryan, a sixth grader, said she and her friend, Martha Winans, also in sixth grade, just moved to the middle school from the elementary school and didn't know many people. "We're kind of nervous," Bryan said.
CMS principal Denise Kennedy said enrollment is up slightly this year from the close of last year. The middle school has approximately 760 students with more still enrolling. The school ended last year with 745 to 750 students.
"We're just passionate for what we do here for the students and parents and community of Cottonwood," Kennedy said.
According to Kennedy, CMS added enrichment instruction this year to introduce students to other cultures. One class consists of games from different countries and another teaches students Spanish.
"We're just trying to enrich our students with some other choices beside core academics," Kennedy said.
Students' next day off is Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1.
Students head back to school
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Autumn set up for Ionad Cultúrtha
BAILE Mhúirne's Ionad Cultúrtha is to kick off it's Autumn programme in style as the Muskerry village will be visited by award-winning trad musicians.
Join Liam O'Connor, Caoimhín Ó Fearghail and Noel Hill - all TG4 Gradam Ceoil winners -are to put some lesser known tunes through their paces while revisiting some old favourites at the Ionad Cultúrtha on Saturday 14th Septamber at 8:30pm.
Spanning three generations, O'Connor (fiddle, viola), Ó Fearghail (uilleann pipes, flute, guitar, vocals) and Hill (concertina) are united by a deep knowledge and love for the music of the legendary masters of Irish tradition.
For this concert, as part of their first tour together, the three soloists are sure to delight trad fans with their fresh, vibrant take on the classic Irish traditional music repertoire, as well as digging deep into the vaults to unearth some lesser-known melodies from manuscript sources.
This concert is promoted by Music Network and Ionad Cultúrtha. Music Network tours provide opportunities to see some of the world's foremost musicians at affordable prices in venues around Ireland, and are presented in association with RTÉ lyric fm and the Arts Council.
Tickets that are priced at €15/€10/€5 are available at (026) 45733.


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Deploying Native XML Web Services
This feature will be removed in a future version of Microsoft SQL Server. Avoid using this feature in new development work, and plan to modify applications that currently use this feature.
The following table lists the steps that we recommend you follow to enable native XML Web services in SQL Server.
Learn about Native XML Web Services provided with SQL Server.
Understand requirements for your application. For example, the following questions are helpful to ask at this step in the process:
Determine which client operating system types are to be supported. For example, the following questions are helpful to ask at this step in the process:
Determine whether your application will be deployed for intranet or extranet use?
Guidelines and Limitations in Native XML Web Services
Choose the authentication type that is best suited for use with your endpoint deployment.
Decide on the correct WSDL strategy for your environment: default, simple, custom, or none.
Create HTTP endpoints to allow the instance of SQL Server listen to HTTP requests.
Setting the Server to Listen for Native XML Web Services Requests
Grant permissions to endpoints.
Expose stored procedures or user-defined functions as Web methods.
Test the default WSDL response from the endpoint.
(optional) Update or re-create endpoints as needed.


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Traveling Luck for Bittle Ranch, Texas, United States
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The timezone in Bittle Ranch is America/Rankin_Inlet
Sunrise at 07:14 and Sunset at 18:28. It's Dark
Latitude. 30.0392°, Longitude. -99.2561°
Weather near Bittle Ranch; Report from Fredericksburg, Gillespie County Airport, TX 53.3km away
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- KERV-AM (Kerrville) (10.1km)
- park;
- an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation.
- Lions Park (5km)
Wikipedia entries close to
Bittle Ranch
- Ingram, Texas city city o
- Turtle Creek (Kerr County, Texas) landmark landmark
- Riverside Nature Center landmark botanic gard
- Stonehenge II monument
- Kerrville, Texas adm2nd adm2nd
- Texas Lions Camp landmark landmark
- Harper, Texas city city o
- Comfort, Texas city city o
- Bandera, Texas city o
- Lost Maples State Natural Area landmark park
- Fredericksburg (Texas) city city j
- Luckenbach, Texas landmark sport
- Utopia, Texas city city o
- Boerne (Kendall County, Texas) city city k
- Lakehills, Texas city city o
- Medina Lake city city o
Airports close to Bittle Ranch
San antonio international(SAT), San antonio, Usa (125.4km)
Lackland afb kelly fld annex(SKF), San antonio, Usa (129.7km)
Randolph afb(RND), San antonio, Usa (146.1km)
Pleasanton muni(PEZ), Penza, Russia (186.2km)
Eagle pass muni(EGP), Eagle pass, Usa (253.3km)