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Monday August 20th is Londis Roscommon Family Evening at Roscommon Races and there will be something for everyone.
As well as fantastic Flat Racing we'll have lots of free kids entertainment, our Most Stylish Hat competition, food sampling and a live broadcast from Ros FM.
Among the attractions on the evening will be the Pirate Boat Train, the Rock and Roll Gladiator, Face Painting, the Disco Dome and the opportunity to see Conor McGregor's UFC title belt! Our Family Evening activities are kindly sponsored by Casey's Londis and Timothy's Londis Roscommon town.
As usual there is free admission to Roscommon Races for Under 16s. On Monday we have a special offer of €5 admission for Students, on production of valid ID.
The first of a eight race card is due off at 4:45pm (Note earlier start due to Race divide) and the feature is the Foran Equine Irish EBF Auction Race. Roscommon Races receive great support from the local business community and our other sponsors on the evening are Murray Ambulance, Eurona Brisknet, Pyramid Bookmakers and the Cleary Family. Gerry Gill Motors kindly sponsors the prize for the hard-working grooms, for the best turned out horse in each race.
The Most Stylish Hat Competition, open to ladies and gents, has a first prize of €400 with two runner-up prizes of €100 each. Our Guest Judge is Edel Ramberg, an award winning milliner based in Galway. Edel studied Fashion Design at the Limerick School of Art and Design and worked with world famous milliner Philip Treacy in 2009 where she had the opportunity to work on many collaborations with Valentino to the Royal Family. It was the start of a journey of hats, which has seen Edel's creations on the heads of ladies from Ireland to America and garner lots of media coverage.
As the evening draws to a close there will be music in the Main Bar after the second last race with Derek Campbell.
General Admission
Adults: €15 – Buy now
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Students: €5 on the evening, when you produce your Student ID
Children under 16: Free.
Group Bookings
Attractive deals are available for groups of all sizes. Call Michael on 090 6626231 or 087 2203288 to discuss a personalised package to suit your needs.
Priced at €35 The "Ros Special" includes Admission, a Race Card, a Two Course Meal and a €10 betting voucher. It can be purchased here or at the Stile on the day of a Meeting.
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New York – A Norwood police officer is accused of asking for and accepting a bribe – a bribe that was a sexual favor.
St. Lawrence County sheriff's deputies charged 32 year old Seth Donalis of Massena on Tuesday with third-degree bribe receiving and official misconduct.
The alleged victim is a 31 year old woman, who is the subject of a criminal investigation.
As a patrolman with the Norwood Police Department, Donalis is accused of asking the woman for a sexual favor.
District Attorney Gary Pasqua tells 7 News the woman told the DA's office about the alleged bribe.
"I want the people of St. Lawrence County to know that any allegation like this will be taken seriously and we are going to treat any individual who's accused of committing an offense the same way regardless of their occupation, regardless of their status in the community," said Pasqua.
Pasqua's office notified the sheriff's office, which worked with Massena Homeland Security Investigations. Together they used surveillance equipment and recorded a phone conversation to make their case.
Norwood Mayor Tim Levison said he was "surprised" and "upset" when he heard the news about Donalis, a part-time officer with the police department. The mayor says Donalis has been suspended without pay.
Meanwhile investigators are not ruling out there may be other alleged victims. If you have information, call 315-379-2360.
"We do want to make sure we're thorough. We want to make sure if there are other victims, that they do come forward. So just want to make sure there's an avenue for other victims if they want to file a complaint, they have the sheriff's office number, the detective division, and we field any complaints and follow through," said St. Lawrence County Undersheriff Brooks Bigwarfe.
Donalis was arraigned in Canton Town Court and was released under probation supervision. We tried to reach out to him, his lawyer and the officer in charge of the Norwood Police Department, but our calls have not been returned.
The DA says Donalis could face up to seven years in prison if convicted of the charges.
Source: http://www.wwnytv.com/story/37329945/norwood-cop-accused-of-taking-bribe

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LeAnn Rimes Really Overdid It With An Instagram Anniversary Message To Eddie Cibrian
It feels like just yesterday that Tori and Dean's kindred spirits were getting married after hooking up on the set of a Lifetime movie and cheating on their respective spouses. But here we are, six years later and LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian are still together.
LeAnn marked the special occasion by posting a gallery of pictures from their wedding along with a long note about how much she loves Eddie and his boys. I'm sure that choice wasn't motivated at all by her unquenchable desire to continually rub their relationship in Brandi Glanville's face. Just a warning before you read LeAnn's anniversary message to Eddie: she spells love several times as LovE, with a capital L and E. LeAnn and Eddie, get it? If the act of overcompensating needed a mascot, LeAnn would be it.
6 for 6! My heart overflows with LovE for these humans. This was one of the most joyous days I've ever experienced. The trio that is my life…I am grateful! I will forever be in awe of the wonder of of God's plan. It has challenged me beyond belief and fulfilled my soul more than I could have ever conceived. Every year, I'm even more at a loss for words to describe my LovE for you three magnificent souls. The deeper my LovE, the more speechless. Happy 6 year anniversary! I didn't just become Mrs. Eddie Cibrian, I became a co-soul protector and lover of two little boy's hearts. These six years and whatever lies beyond are God's greatest gift. #6yearsin #candyversary #6yearanniversary #happyanniversary #anniversarygift #stepmomlove #familylove #hubbylove #eddieandle #LovE #trust @eddiecibrian @reem_acra [email protected] @joebuissink the most incredible moments captured by you ❤ we love you ?
Eddie also joined in on the eye-rolling fun by posting a picture of him and LeAnn dancing with a caption about marrying the most "incredible woman" and his "angel."
I'm glad LeAnn decided to InstaBrag about her anniversary, because really, it is a big deal to make it four years longer than Star magazine predicted. But damn if she wasn't corny. A co-soul protector? Gwyneth Paltrow is totally kicking herself for not thinking of that first. Although I am a little disappointed that LeAnn couldn't come up with something just a bit more self-congratulatory, like bonus policy holder for the spiritual insurance of perfect angels. To be fair, her brain probably needed a rest after it came up with LovE.
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Seems backwards to me: I always figured a thin res vibrated more than a thicker one or why use a G1 under a G2? Some use the reverse to deaden the ringing.Based upon my knowledge of Remo heads, the Evans Reso7 seems similar to the Remo Diplomat, whereas the EC is similar to the Remo Ambassador. The thinner the resonant head, the less resonant it will be, at least in theory. Coating can kill resonance even more. Though the coating adds mass, it also acts as a muffler. Thus, if you want minimal resonance, select a very thin coated head. If you want maximum resonance, go with a thicker clear head.
I know it seems bizarre upon first consideration, but it works in the following way: No resonant head means no resonating and thus pure attack with short sustain. A super-thin resonant head slightly increases resonance, but resonance is more dramatic as thickness (mass) is added, as there's more material to resonate. I'm talking about single-ply heads in this case. A double-ply head, though it certainly has a lot of mass, would reduce resonance.Seems backwards to me: I always figured a thin res vibrated more than a thicker one or why use a G1 under a G2? Some use the reverse to deaden the ringing.
Not tried the Evans Genera Reso. A lot of folks seem to use them. Might get a set to try them out. Thanks.Not sure if you've tried the Evans Genera Reso but they are really good, at least to my ears.
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Agua de Jamaica
This agua de jamaica recipe features an iced tea made from hibiscus—tart and deep red like cranberry juice. Add rum if you like. —Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Total TimePrep: 15 min. + chilling
Makes6 servings
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers or 6 hibiscus tea bags
- 5 cups water, divided
- 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup rum, optional
- Mint sprigs, optional
- Rinse flowers in cold water. In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups water, flowers and lime zest. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes. Strain mixture, discarding flowers and zest; transfer to a large bowl. Add sugar and remaining water, stirring until sugar is dissolved. If desired, stir in rum. Refrigerate until cold. Add mint sprigs if desired.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Tazo passion tea bags.
Nutrition Facts3/4 cup: 67 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Great refreshing summer beverage! Slightly tart but quite refreshing. I did use hibiscus tea bags instead of the flowers themselves. Adjust the rum to taste. Perfect for a warm evening on the porch swing!


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Stress Level
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A March 2010 study conducted by Grant Thornton International revealed that 56 percent of business owners feel their stress levels have increased over the past year. Topping the stress list is China where the drive to grow commerce and industry has placed extreme pressure on business owners to keep up with the rapid pace. Business owners in Ireland, Spain and Greece, countries experiencing severe economic downturns, also ranked high on the list owing to the stress of trying to keep their companies alive during hard economic times. Sponsored Link
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Thirty Days To Melody
From Hal Leonardby Betsy Henderson
Ready-To-Use Lessons And Reproducible Activities
Welcome to another publication in the popular "Thirty Days" curriculum series that teaches basic music concepts with self-guided lessons and ready-to-use reproducible activity sheets. It's ideal for choirs, bands, general music classes, and orchestras. Each of the 30 lessons is presented in a logical sequence, helping students experiment with scales, intervals, solfege and hand signs, key signatures, notation, sight-reading, harmony, and much more. (Grades 4-8)
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HERNDON, VA – Audi USA has reported its best-ever September sales in the U.S., which is the automaker's ninth consecutive month of record-setting sales. Audi U.S. year-to-date sales date grew 15.5 percent.
"Our strong third quarter sales figures clearly reinforce that Audi is a luxury market leader," said Audi of America President Johan de Nysschen. "All indications continue to point toward 2011 winding up as the best year Audi has ever enjoyed in the U.S. market with even more sales growth ahead."
The automaker said there was strong demand for its 2012-MY A6 and that demand for the A7 held steady. Four models within Audi's lineup posted YTD gains exceeding 25 percent, specifically the A8, Audi Q7, R8, and TT.
Audi sales in the U.S. grew to 84,981 luxury vehicles sold from January 2011 through September 2011.
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Led by Costa Rica, pineapple supply in the first half of 2018 is expected to be plentiful, industry leaders said in January.
"We expect strong industry supplies through the first half of 2018," Bil Goldfield, director of corporate communications for Dole Food Co., Westlake Village, Calif., said in a news release.
Goldfield said Dole expects to see the normal dip in Costa Rican volumes in the late summer and early fall with volumes returning in the fourth quarter.
Supply for the first half of the year looks to be better than the past few years, said Mike Anderson, vice president of international procurement with Idaho Falls, Idaho-based Kingston Marketing Associates LLC.
Costa Rica provides about 80% of pineapples in the U.S.
Gustavo Lora, category manager of pineapples for Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Robinson Fresh, also said the company expects good supply out of Costa Rica and Mexico in 2018.
"The only challenge we will likely see is around the summer months because of the impact cold weather has had, generating natural flowering events," Lora said.
Lora said pineapples are a year-round crop, and crop management gets complicated in years with natural flowering events. A drop in temperatures induces crops in an untimely manner.
"Once induced, there is a significant increase in volume 20 weeks after the flowering takes place, which is followed by tight supply," he said.
There were natural flowering events in December and January that are expected to create peaks and valleys in supply.
Anderson said the third quarter may see supply gaps because of earlier weather, but the last quarter of 2018 should rebound to normal volumes.
The 2017 average price for five-count cartons of golden pineapple from Costa Rica was $12.17 at the Miami wholesale market.
Whole versus cut
Fresh-cut pineapples have shown faster growth at retail than whole fruit, Lora said, citing figures from Chicago-based market research firm IRI/FreshLook.
"Over the last four years, cut pineapple has grown much faster than bulk in the U.S.," he said. "Whole pineapple retail volume has grown 2.2% annually over (the last four years), while value-added pineapple has grown more than twice as fast, at 5.1% annually."
According to IRI/FreshLook, whole pineapple sales for 2017 in total U.S. multi-outlet (grocery, drug, mass market, military and select club and dollar retailers) totaled $774.9 million, down 0.6% from 2016.
According to IRI/FreshLook, whole pineapples contributed 2.64% of total fruit sales, down 0.04% compared with 2016.
However, volume of whole pineapples in 2017 was up 3% over 2016.
The average price for whole pineapples during 2017 was pegged at $2.80, down 10 cents from 2016.
Promo opportunities
Craig Carlson, owner of Chicago-based Produce Consulting LLC, said retailers use whole pineapple as an ad item to complement other offerings.
A shopper typically buys other items to combine for a fruit salad, he said.
"It is not a main draw but it rounds out the offerings," he said.
The USDA reports that top weeks for pineapple promotions were leading up to Easter and Christmas.
For the report issued April 14 last year, pineapples accounted for 11% of total fruit ads that week.
More than 19,000 retail stores advertised pineapples for an average promoted price of $2.31 each.
Coring and sampling pineapples in the produce department is a great way to spur sales, Carlson said.
He said retailers typically offer at least two options for fresh-cut pineapple — 8- to 10-ounce containers and 16- to 18-ounce containers.
Carlson said some retailers try to create demand for value-added by pricing several items the same, allowing consumers to mix and match pineapples, berries or melons in value-added packs.


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Effect Of Different Botanical Pesticides In Controlling Golden Apple Snail
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Course / Degree: BS Agriculture
Institution / University: APAYAO STATE COLLEGE, Philippines
Published in: 2014
The study was conducted to determine the effect of the different botanical pesticides in controlling golden apple snail. This was conducted at Sta. Lina, Luna, Apayao from February 3 to February 21, 2014.
Laboratory and Field Experiment methods were used in the study. Two different methods were done because laboratory experiment was just served as trial in order to carry out the field experiment. Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was used for the field experiment while Complete Randomized Design (CRD) was used in the laboratory experiment. For the laboratory experiment, 12 similar basins were used for the four (4) treatments with three (3) replications for each. For the field application, an area of 21 m2 was divided into 3 equal blocks to represent the replication which further was sub-divided into 4 equal plots to represent the treatment namely T1 –croton, T2- derris, T3- makabuhay, and T4-kakawate.
On the laboratory application, results of the study showed that on the first day upon the application of the different botanical pesticides, T2 had the highest number of dead snails with a mean of 57.3, followed by T4, T3, and T1.
On the field application, results showed that T1, had the greatest number of dead snails on the first day upon the botanical pesticide evaluation, followed by T2, T3, and T4.
Result also showed, for both in laboratory and in field, highly significant on the number of dead snails on the first day upon application of different botanical pesticides. But on the field application, as the number of days progress or increases it showed no significant difference on the treatment mean.
Based from the result of the study, all the treatments were all effective. On the laboratory evaluation, the snails in all treatment were all dead on the third day, and on field evaluation, the snails only lasted for eleven days.
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By Mike Riley
One of the main reasons I enjoy writing about technology so much is the significant advances made by innovators and manufacturers in such a sort time span. A perfect example of this is the breakneck pace of wireless earbud development. A year ago, I heaped praise on what I subjectively proclaimed at the time were the best wireless earbuds on the market, Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless Earbuds. While that product still holds up well today, the competition hasn't been idle. One manufacturer that has made significant strides in the wireless earbud market is Jabra, a company that has been in the phone headset business for decades. Does their latest recently released Elite 75t ($179.99) wireless earbuds exceed last year's top headset in my assessment? Read on to find out.


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One day in early spring, Dorrit Weger is checked into the Second Reserve Bank Unit for biological material. She is promised a nicely furnished apartment inside the Unit, where she will make new friends, enjoy the state of the art recreation facilities, and live the few remaining days of her life in comfort with people who are just like her. Here, women over the age of fifty and men over sixty–single, childless, and without jobs in progressive industries–are sequestered for their final few years; they are considered outsiders. In the Unit they are expected to contribute themselves for drug and psychological testing, and ultimately donate their organs, little by little, until the final donation. Despite the ruthless nature of this practice, the ethos of this near-future society and the Unit is to take care of others, and Dorrit finds herself living under very pleasant conditions: well-housed, well-fed, and well-attended. She is resigned to her fate and discovers her days there to be rather consoling and peaceful. But when she meets a man inside the Unit and falls in love, the extraordinary becomes a reality and life suddenly turns unbearable. Dorrit is faced with compliance or escape, and…well, then what?
THE UNIT is a gripping exploration of a society in the throes of an experiment, in which the "dispensable" ones are convinced under gentle coercion of the importance of sacrificing for the "necessary" ones. Ninni Holmqvist has created a debut novel of humor, sorrow, and rage about love, the close bonds of friendship, and about a cynical, utilitarian way of thinking disguised as care.
I think I'm going to find it difficult to say much about this book without spoilers, but I shall try my best.
The premise of this book was pretty great but it was somewhat let down by the characters. I just didn't feel attached to the at all. I felt sympathy for them but in the same sort of way as you may feel sorry for someone who is on the news. You can imagine what it could be like if it happened to you but you have no real attachment to the person it is happening to which lessens your reaction.
There was only one point when I really felt an emotional attachment, when they tried to tale something away from Dorrit (I won't say more to save from spoilers). I don't think this was because I felt I knew Dorrit though so much as because it seemed like a more plausible situation.
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Pumpkin isa very nutritious vegetable and also helps to reduce blood pressure. It has a light sweet touch with an inviting taste, if the vegetable curry is prepared with the required finesse.A simple method of preparing one of the dishes is given below.
ripe pumpkin(red/yellow)-250 gms,
jagerry-100 gms,
coconut scrapings-1/2 cup,
red chillies-4(to be cut into small pieces),
mustard seeds-1 tsp,
urid dal- 1tsp,
salt to taste and
coconut oil- 2tsps.
Wash and de-skin the pumpkin.
Cut it into medium size pieces.
Heat oil in a pan, crackle mustard seeds, add the chillies and urid dal and fry to a light brown shade.
Add the pumpkin pieces and salt , sprinkle little water on the top and cook on a low flame.
When half cooked, add jagerry and coconut scrapings and cook again till the water is fully evaporated.
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Fawn, ladybugs, squirrels, sparrows, hedgehogs and butterflies: a whole world to discover! This activity in stickers was designed for young children from 2 to 4 years old. On the 6 cards, stick the repositionable stickers on the dotted locations following the colors. The stickers are specially designed to be easy to get off the board.
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About Mr. Silvester Kasuku
Mr. Silvester Kasuku, MBS, CMILT, is the Director General of the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority. As LAPSSET Director General, he is in charge of planning, coordinating and managing the implementation of the LAPSSET Corridor's 7 Infrastructure Project Components. Until February 2013, Mr. Kasuku served as the Secretary for Infrastructure and for the LAPSSET Corridor Project Secretariat at the Office of the Prime Minister. From 2003-2013, he lectured in the University of Nairobi's School of the Built Environment. Throughout his career, Mr. Kasuku has held a variety of academic, consultant and policy advisory roles including Technical Advisor on National Transport Policy.
We interviewed Mr. Kasuku on the 22nd of July 2014 in his office in Chester House in Nairobi's Central Business District. He was generous with his time and as he squeezed us into an intensely busy schedule. By the time we completed the interview, it was almost 5 p.m. and he had not even had time for a snack much less a lunch break that day.
Despite the important role which he plays in East African development, we found Mr. Kasuku a modest man who shuns the spotlight. Describing himself as a technocrat, Mr. Kasuku kept the focus of our interview firmly on LAPSEET shying away from any personal discussion. Nonetheless, Mr. Kasuku could not conceal his passion for infrastructure or his excitement about the potential for LAPSSET to spur unprecedented development. He declared that LAPSSET will lead to a decline in poverty and unemployment by establishing infrastructure in long overlooked parts of the region.
KE: Will you please tell our readers about the LAPSSET Corridor Development Authority?
SK: The LAPSSET (Lamu Port, South Sudan Ethiopia Transport) Corridor Development Authority is a government agency under the Office of the President of the Republic of Kenya. Established in 2013, its serves as the operational coordination and technical oversight organ for the LAPSSET Corridor Project. Its mandate is to establish an integrated implementation plan for the project. The 7 components of the LAPPSET Corridor are (1) Lamu Port; (2) railway and road networks connecting South Sudan and Ethiopia to Lamu Port; (3) airports; (4) crude oil pipelines from South Sudan, Uganda and Kenya; (5) oil fields to Lamu Port; (6) a refinery and (7) resort cities.
LAPSSET is a coordination authority and for it to deliver, it relies on certain leverages. . . [LAPSSET] receives coordination from certain ministries like the Ministries of Transport and Infrastructure and Energy. . . LAPSSET, being under the Office of the President, aims at planning and running the corridor projects in partnership with agencies and ministries, mobilising resources received from government through treasury, providing direction and guidance in operations, and overseeing all decisions to be implemented through the agencies involved in delivery of services. . . The corridor development is set to contribute over half of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and statistics show that the project will bring between 2-3% of GDP into the economy.
KE: How is LAPSSET implemented?
Mr. Kasuku made it very clear that the 7 LAPSSET projects must be implemented in a specific order as some projects must be completed in order for the construction of others to begin. This planning is fundamental to LAPSSET's success and speaks to the need of having an expert experienced in a variety of infrastructure fields coordinating the program.
SK: The LAPSSET roads will be developed by the government and private sector under Profit Oil. The roads may be opened for private sector operations and maintenance once traffic reaches optimal levels for attractive to private sector investment. The Kenyan government will develop the first 3 berths of the Lamu Port which will offer an incentive to private sector participation in the port operations and investment in the rest of the 29 berths.
The South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya crude oil pipeline project will be developed through an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC-F) to enable the private sector to take a lead in the delivery of the project. Expression of interest for the tender for the development of the pipeline will be announced in due course.
The oil refinery, airport, resort cities will be carried out by the private sector to take advantages that exist in these investments. The government will only provide facilitation to private sector investors. Railways will be developed by government and operated and maintained by private sector.
KE: What is the status of implementing the port plan?
SK: The Detailed Engineering Designs for the first 3 berths and the associated infrastructure are completed. The tender is done, and the contractor and supervision consultant are appointed. . .As it is a tourist attraction site, the government initiated a program to undertake construction of a 4 storey administrative building to house the port, pipeline, power station and resorts.
A power station for 240 megawatts (MW) will supply power to Lamu Port. A security facility has also been constructed to manage the operations at the port.The port will have a total of 32 berths planned with each berth having an estimated key length of 400 metres (m) and a draft of 17.5 to 18 m to cost USD 5 billion. The first 3 berths to be constructed will attract private sector investors for port operations and construction of the remaining 29 berths. The project will be completed in 5 years from the commencement date.
KE: What is the status of road construction?
SK: Currently, we are constructing a 505 km road between Isiolo and Moyale on the Kenyan side with 4 contracts in place. The first contract road of 136 km between Isiolo-Merille River, is complete. Between Merille River-Marsabit-Turbi-Moyale, construction is on with different contracts on set with a time limit of 3 years.
Construction is not only happening on the Kenyan side but also in Ethiopia whereby a 500 km road is already taking place with 6 contracts set.
Between Lamu-Garissa-Isiolo-Lokichar-Nadapal Road, design work is in progress with 3 different consultants supported by the African Development Bank and the government of Kenya. For the border between Lokichar and Nadapal, design work is complete and the government is seeking funds and development partnerships with the World Bank who play a big role in providing funds for the construction works.
The construction of these roads will enhance integration in a unique way.
KE: Tell us more about the oil pipelines.
SK: This is a fast track project as recently the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum announced for consultancy to undertake preliminary engineering design of the crude oil pipeline, which is set to be completed early this year or next year. After this, the government will move to tender for the crude oil pipeline in the first quarter of next year. The 3 countries (Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda) have undertaken the commercialization plan on how the pipeline will be pumped. In this case, the Lokichar to Lamu crude oil pipelines will be the trunk crude pipeline to accommodate crude oil from Uganda and South Sudan. A crude oil terminal tank will, therefore, be built at Lokichar and Lamu to handle the logistics of pumping crude oil through the pipeline as well as loading into ships for export. This will increase the volume of the crude oil to be pumped within the 3 countries. South Sudan and Kenya governments will organize admission of the Uganda crude oil pipeline into the LAPSSET corridor crude oil pipeline project.
KE: Recently the budget was read and infrastructure as a whole received a good boost from it. LAPSSET has also attracted investors from all over the world, is the project financially set for kick-off or is provision not enough still?
SK: There is enough money to carry out all the projects through the provision of KES 9.4 billion from the government. In 2011, the government paid KES 1.98 billion to a Japanese consultancy firm for consultancy services within the Ministry of Transport. In 2011-2012, KES 1.75 billion was allocated for construction of the Lamu Port which is already complete. Between 2012 and 2014, Kenya Ports Authority received a total of KES 5.7 billion in bits for commencement of operations.
KE: What roles do engineers play in the LAPSSET projects?
SK: In LAPSSET projects, engineers play a major role especially in undertaking design and supervision of the various projects. They offer advice as consultants on certain materials to use especially on engineering construction.
KE: The Standard Gauge Railway will be a great achievement for Kenya. What are your thoughts on this project?
SK: This is a major infrastructural engineering project that is seen to be worthy of honouring in Kenya's 50 years of independence. It will catalyze the socio-political and economic status of Kenya in terms technological development. It will increase GDP by at least 1.5 % per annum. It will see the speed of passenger commuter trains improve to about 120 km per hour and that of cargo to about 80 km per hour compared to the current 40 km. It will also ease congestion at the Port of Mombasa and reduce the cost of transportation in the country and the region.
KE: Do you have a parting shot for our readers?
SK: LAPSSET is a game changer project that will see Kenya, Ethiopia and South Sudan enjoy regional integration benefit.


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In 2016 I had the absolute privilege of shooting my gorgeous friend Nadia's wedding. It was a beautiful summer's wedding filled with some of my favourite things: fairy lights, crazy dancing, ice cream and tequila. Nadia's wedding was such a special wedding for me. Being around friends and being able to capture their special day just has a certain kind of magic to it. I also got to meet a bunch of Nadia and Ryan's friends for the first time. Justin and Amber were amongst the new faces that I got to meet that weekend. They also happened to meet each other for the first time that weekend. I remember seeing them dancing together and I asked Nadia: "What's happening over there?" to which she replied, "I'm not sure but SOMETHING is definitely happening."
Fast forward to about a year later- that little something blossomed into an engagement.
When Amber sent me an email to arrange an engagement shoot I was absolutely thrilled! She told me that the shoot would take place on a Sunday at Rosemary Hill (one of my all time favourite venues for shooting at). We arrived on a warm and sunny morning and immediately set off on a Sunday drive to go and shoot at some of the most enchanting places the venue has to offer. I just loved how in love these two are! They kept giggling and smiling and kissing the entire shoot through. They were so comfortable around each other and spoke to each other kindly and with warmth. They were also super keen to try out all of my crazy ideas and explored the farthest ends of the venue with smiles on their faces (even when we got lost and almost drove over a cyclist or two).
I had such a blast hanging out with these two magical humans. Needles to say, I can't wait to capture Amber and Justin's wedding day!
Until next time, folks.
Love Elsie
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I think I have told you before about young Tuppy Glossop. He was the fellow, if you remember, who, callously ignoring the fact that we had been friends since boyhood, betted me one night at the Drones that I could swing myself across the swimming bath by the rings—a childish feat for one of my lissomeness—and then, having seen me well on the way, looped back the last ring, thus rendering it necessary for me to drop into the deep end in formal evening costume.
To say that I had not resented this foul deed, which seemed to me deserving of the title of the crime of the century, would be paltering with the truth. I had resented it profoundly, chafing not a little at the time and continuing to chafe for some weeks.
But you know how it is with these things. The wound heals. The agony abates.
I am not saying, mind you, that had the opportunity presented itself of dropping a wet sponge on Tuppy from some high spot or of putting an eel in his bed or finding some other form of self-expression of a like nature, I would not have embraced it eagerly; but that let me out. I mean to say, grievously injured though I had been, it gave me no pleasure to feel that the fellow's bally life was being ruined by the loss of a girl whom, despite all that had passed, I was convinced he still loved like the dickens.
On the contrary, I was heart and soul in favour of healing the breach and rendering everything hotsy-totsy once more between these two young sundered blighters. You will have gleaned that from my remarks to Aunt Dahlia, and if you had been present at this moment and had seen the kindly commiserating look I gave Tuppy, you would have gleaned it still more.
It was one of those searching, melting looks, and was accompanied by the hearty clasp of the right hand and the gentle laying of the left on the collarbone.
"Well, Tuppy, old man," I said. "How are you, old man?"
My commiseration deepened as I spoke the words, for there had been no lighting up of the eye, no answering pressure of the palm, no sign whatever, in short, of any disposition on his part to do Spring dances at the sight of an old friend. The man seemed sandbagged. Melancholy, as I remember Jeeves saying once about Pongo Twistleton when he was trying to knock off smoking, had marked him for her own. Not that I was surprised, of course. In the circs., no doubt, a certain moodiness was only natural.
I released the hand, ceased to knead the shoulder, and, producing the old case, offered him a cigarette.
He took it dully.
"Are you here, Bertie?" he asked.
"Yes, I'm here."
"Just passing through, or come to stay?"
I thought for a moment. I might have told him that I had arrived at Brinkley Court with the express intention of bringing Angela and himself together once more, of knitting up the severed threads, and so on and so forth; and for perhaps half the time required for the lighting of a gasper I had almost decided to do so. Then, I reflected, better, on the whole, perhaps not. To broadcast the fact that I proposed to take him and Angela and play on them as on a couple of stringed instruments might have been injudicious. Chaps don't always like being played on as on a stringed instrument.
"It all depends," I said. "I may remain. I may push on. My plans are uncertain."
He nodded listlessly, rather in the manner of a man who did not give a damn what I did, and stood gazing out over the sunlit garden. In build and appearance, Tuppy somewhat resembles a bulldog, and his aspect now was that of one of these fine animals who has just been refused a slice of cake. It was not difficult for a man of my discernment to read what was in his mind, and it occasioned me no surprise, therefore, when his next words had to do with the subject marked with a cross on the agenda paper.
"You've heard of this business of mine, I suppose? Me and Angela?"
"I have, indeed, Tuppy, old man."
"We've bust up."
"I know. Some little friction, I gather, in re Angela's shark."
"Yes. I said it must have been a flatfish."
"So my informant told me."
"Who did you hear it from?"
"Aunt Dahlia."
"I suppose she cursed me properly?"
"Oh, no. Beyond referring to you in one passage as 'this blasted Glossop,' she was, I thought, singularly temperate in her language for a woman who at one time hunted regularly with the Quorn. All the same, I could see, if you don't mind me saying so, old man, that she felt you might have behaved with a little more tact."
"And I must admit I rather agreed with her. Was it nice, Tuppy, was it quite kind to take the bloom off Angela's shark like that? You must remember that Angela's shark is very dear to her. Could you not see what a sock on the jaw it would be for the poor child to hear it described by the man to whom she had given her heart as a flatfish?"
I saw that he was struggling with some powerful emotion.
"And what about my side of the thing?" he demanded, in a voice choked with feeling.
"Your side?"
"You don't suppose," said Tuppy, with rising vehemence, "that I would have exposed this dashed synthetic shark for the flatfish it undoubtedly was if there had not been causes that led up to it. What induced me to speak as I did was the fact that Angela, the little squirt, had just been most offensive, and I seized the opportunity to get a bit of my own back."
"Exceedingly offensive. Purely on the strength of my having let fall some casual remark—simply by way of saying something and keeping the conversation going—to the effect that I wondered what Anatole was going to give us for dinner, she said that I was too material and ought not always to be thinking of food. Material, my elbow! As a matter of fact, I'm particularly spiritual."
"I don't see any harm in wondering what Anatole was going to give us for dinner. Do you?"
"Of course not. A mere ordinary tribute of respect to a great artist."
"All the same—"
"I was only going to say that it seems a pity that the frail craft of love should come a stinker like this when a few manly words of contrition—"
He stared at me.
"You aren't suggesting that I should climb down?"
"It would be the fine, big thing, old egg."
"I wouldn't dream of climbing down."
"But, Tuppy—"
"No. I wouldn't do it."
"But you love her, don't you?"
This touched the spot. He quivered noticeably, and his mouth twisted. Quite the tortured soul.
"I'm not saying I don't love the little blighter," he said, obviously moved. "I love her passionately. But that doesn't alter the fact that I consider that what she needs most in this world is a swift kick in the pants."
A Wooster could scarcely pass this. "Tuppy, old man!"
"It's no good saying 'Tuppy, old man.' "
"Well, I do say 'Tuppy, old man.' Your tone shocks me. One raises the eyebrows. Where is the fine, old, chivalrous spirit of the Glossops."
"That's all right about the fine, old, chivalrous spirit of the Glossops. Where is the sweet, gentle, womanly spirit of the Angelas? Telling a fellow he was getting a double chin!"
"Did she do that?"
"She did."
"Oh, well, girls will be girls. Forget it, Tuppy. Go to her and make it up."
He shook his head.
"No. It is too late. Remarks have been passed about my tummy which it is impossible to overlook."
"But, Tummy—Tuppy, I mean—be fair. You once told her her new hat made her look like a Pekingese."
"It did make her look like a Pekingese. That was not vulgar abuse. It was sound, constructive criticism, with no motive behind it but the kindly desire to keep her from making an exhibition of herself in public. Wantonly to accuse a man of puffing when he goes up a flight of stairs is something very different."
I began to see that the situation would require all my address and ingenuity. If the wedding bells were ever to ring out in the little church of Market Snodsbury, Bertram had plainly got to put in some shrewdish work. I had gathered, during my conversation with Aunt Dahlia, that there had been a certain amount of frank speech between the two contracting parties, but I had not realized till now that matters had gone so far.
The pathos of the thing gave me the pip. Tuppy had admitted in so many words that love still animated the Glossop bosom, and I was convinced that, even after all that occurred, Angela had not ceased to love him. At the moment, no doubt, she might be wishing that she could hit him with a bottle, but deep down in her I was prepared to bet that there still lingered all the old affection and tenderness. Only injured pride was keeping these two apart, and I felt that if Tuppy would make the first move, all would be well.
I had another whack at it.
"She's brokenhearted about this rift, Tuppy."
"How do you know? Have you seen her?"
"No, but I'll bet she is."
"She doesn't look it."
"Wearing the mask, no doubt. Jeeves does that when I assert my authority."
"She wrinkles her nose at me as if I were a drain that had got out of order."
"Merely the mask. I feel convinced she loves you still, and that a kindly word from you is all that is required."
I could see that this had moved him. He plainly wavered. He did a sort of twiddly on the turf with his foot. And, when he spoke, one spotted the tremolo in the voice:
"You really think that?"
"If you were to go to her—"
He shook his head.
"I can't do that. It would be fatal. Bing, instantly, would go my prestige. I know girls. Grovel, and the best of them get uppish." He mused. "The only way to work the thing would be by tipping her off in some indirect way that I am prepared to open negotiations. Should I sigh a bit when we meet, do you think?"
"She would think you were puffing."
"That's true."
I lit another cigarette and gave my mind to the matter. And first crack out of the box, as is so often the way with the Woosters, I got an idea. I remembered the counsel I had given Gussie in the matter of the sausages and ham.
"I've got it, Tuppy. There is one infallible method of indicating to a girl that you love her, and it works just as well when you've had a row and want to make it up. Don't eat any dinner tonight. You can see how impressive that would be. She knows how devoted you are to food."
He started violently.
"I am not devoted to food!"
"No, no."
"I am not devoted to food at all."
"Quite. All I meant—"
"This rot about me being devoted to food," said Tuppy warmly, "has got to stop. I am young and healthy and have a good appetite, but that's not the same as being devoted to food. I admire Anatole as a master of his craft, and am always willing to consider anything he may put before me, but when you say I am devoted to food—"
"Quite, quite. All I meant was that if she sees you push away your dinner untasted, she will realize that your heart is aching, and will probably be the first to suggest blowing the all clear."
Tuppy was frowning thoughtfully.
"Push my dinner away, eh?"
"Push away a dinner cooked by Anatole?"
"Push it away untasted?"
"Let us get this straight. Tonight, at dinner, when the butler offers me a ris de veau à la financiere, or whatever it may be, hot from Anatole's hands, you wish me to push it away untasted?"
He chewed his lip. One could sense the struggle going on within. And then suddenly a sort of glow came into his face. The old martyrs probably used to look like that.
"All right."
"You'll do it?"
"I will."
"Of course, it will be agony."
I pointed out the silver lining.
"Only for the moment. You could slip down tonight, after everyone is in bed, and raid the larder."
He brightened.
"That's right. I could, couldn't I?"
"I expect there would be something cold there."
"There is something cold there," said Tuppy, with growing cheerfulness. "A steak-and-kidney pie. We had it for lunch today. One of Anatole's ripest. The thing I admire about that man," said Tuppy reverently, "the thing that I admire so enormously about Anatole is that, though a Frenchman, he does not, like so many of these chefs, confine himself exclusively to French dishes, but is always willing and ready to weigh in with some good old simple English fare such as this steak-and-kidney pie to which I have alluded. A masterly pie, Bertie, and it wasn't more than half finished. It will do me nicely."
"And at dinner you will push, as arranged?"
"Absolutely as arranged."
"It's an excellent idea. One of Jeeves's best. You can tell him from me, when you see him, that I'm much obliged."
The cigarette fell from my fingers. It was as though somebody had slapped Bertram Wooster across the face with a wet dishrag.
"You aren't suggesting that you think this scheme I have been sketching out is Jeeves's?"
"Of course it is. It's no good trying to kid me, Bertie. You wouldn't have thought of a wheeze like that in a million years."
There was a pause. I drew myself up to my full height; then, seeing that he wasn't looking at me, lowered myself again.
"Come, Glossop," I said coldly, "we had better be going. It is time we were dressing for dinner."


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The anticipated sequel to Dumb and Dumber, not Dumb and Dumberer, has hired writers Sean Anders and John Morris, who are best known for their work on Sex Drive and She's Out of My League. The movie is expected to reteam Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, the stars of the original film, with the Farrlley Brothers.
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World boxing champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao was working out in a gym in Hollywood, California to prepare for his fight against Shane Mosley on May 7, 2011, when billionaire Donald Trump walked in unannounced. Pacman recognized Donald and stopped his workout. "Hoy, aren't you the Donald Trump?" Pacman hollered at him. "Yes, that's me! The one and only Donald Trump!"
Pacman: Well, I'm the one and only Manny Pacquiao, too. He he he…
Donald: That makes the two of us unique, my friend.
Pacman: Eunuch? Hoy, Donald Duck, speak for yourself! I am not a eunuch!
Donald: A eunuch? Oh, no no no. I mean "unique," spelled U-N-I-Q-U-E. It so happen that it is pronounced like eunuch. Whew! Sorry about that… now, can I call you, "my friend"?
Pacman: Okey lang. But be careful with what you say, okey donkey?
Donald: Okey donkey? He he he… You mean, okey dokey, right?
Pacman: Same thing, same thing. What brings you here, Donald Duck? You look different in person. You're photogenital. He he he…
Donald: Photogenital? Huh? What's that?
Pacman: Well, you know… uh… you look better in your photo. He he he…
Donald: Oh, you mean, photogenic, right?
Pacman: Same thing, same thing. You need to have a plastic face, pal. Your hair… or is that a toffee on your head? He he he…
Donald: You mean to say, toupee, right? No, my hair is real!
Pacman: Whatever. It looks teribol! With all your billions why don't you have a hair plantation?
Donald: You mean to say "hair transplant," right? You're funny, my friend. Ha ha ha…
Pacman: Don't tell me you declared bankruptcy again? Are you here to borrow money from me?
Donald: Well, not exactly… but having three ex-wives is hurting my pocketbook. I wish I were like you, married only once. What's your secret?
Pacman: I love my wife and my wife loves money. We're picture perfect. He he he…
Donald: I love my ex-wives, too. But they got more money by divorcing me.
Pacman: I really feel sorry for you. With three ex-wives and four bankruptcies, you're a double-loser, pal!
Donald: Hey, hey, hey! Don't you call me a double-loser, okay? I wrote the book "The Art of the Deal" 35 years ago and millions of people are still reading it! Why don't you read it, then you can stop boxing for a living and be like me… just making deals!
Pacman: Don't you know that a Filipino general committed suicide while he was reading your book? And you want me to read it? No way, Donald Duck!
Donald: Wait till I become president of the United State, Pacboy! Then you know what a winner is!
Pacman: You wanna be the president of the US of A? Ha ha ha… Do you think you can beat Obama? No way, ducky boy!
Donald: My strategy is to prove that he's not a native-born American. That would disqualify him from running for re-election.
Pacman: Huh? Didn't you read in the papers yesterday that Obama produced a true copy of his long-form birth certificate?
Donald: I don't believe it till I see it.
Pacman: Hey, look who's coming in the door!
Obama: Hey, Manny! I just happen to be in the neighborhood on my way to a Hollywood fundraiser for my reelection campaign. I thought I'd drop by. Kumusta, amigo.
Pacman: Mr. President! What a surprise! I'm pissed to see you!
Obama: Huh? Pissed? Oh, you mean you're pleased to see me, right?
Pacman: Same thing, same thing, mojo man! He he he…
Obama: And who is this loser? (pointing at Donald)
Pacman: This is Donald Trump, the chump. He he he… He said he doesn't believe you were born in the US. Sige, show him your birth certificate, Mr. President.
Obama: A chump, indeed. I'll show mine if he shows his. He looks like an alien from Mars.
Donald: I'm not a chump! I find that offensive, el presidente!
Obama: Well, you look the part, amigo. Perhaps, you should have an extreme makeover. With you're funny-looking toupee, you certainly look like a chump… hmm… actually, you remind me of a carnival barker! Woof woof…
Pacman: A carnival barker! Woof woof… He he he…
Donald: I'm going to run against you in next year's election! And I'm gonna beat you!
Obama: Hey, why not? I might even contribute to your primary campaign! You're my ideal opponent, my friend.
Donald: Why so?
Obama: Cuz you look like a washed-out carnival barker with a funny-looking toupee. Maybe, my friend Pacman here can teach you how to lose some weight and look like a winner like him. Right, Manny?
Pacman: Mr. President, I don't think I can help Donald Duck.
Obama: Why not?
Pacman: Cuz he's hopeless, Mr. President. He's… uh… never mind.
Obama: Whatever you say, Manny.
Donald: I'm outta here! I'll beat you in the election!
Obama: Hasta la vista, amigo! See you at the carnival. Woof woof…


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Read this article..... Seriously read it and it spells it all out for you!!
We should be able to end this discussion after!!
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Super Bowl Wins: Brady - 6 Elway - 2 Manning - 2 (played well in none and took HGH)
[QUOTE=TommyBrady12;5889834]You are correct that he was not a great player, but I don't think you can say anyone taking his team to 2 super bowls is bad either. We can agree to disagree.[/QUOTE]
Then we can stop the debate on this one........
Again I never said that you said Elway was on Plunkets level but you must believe so in your pea brain because you came up with the ridiculous assumption.
Elway definitely belong in the convo with Montana, Peyton Manning, Johnny U and Dan Marino!
Which clutch QB of that 5 would you be willing to go into battle with? Its ok to have a fav, stop hating because they didnt play for your pansies.
Super Bowl Wins: Brady - 6 Elway - 2 Manning - 2 (played well in none and took HGH)
I'm only going to say this.................... The GOAT, the All-Decade Team, the Top 10 all time, etc.............. is an opinion based topic. There is absolutely ZERO reason to debate this over and over and over again. There is no definitive that says it's only between Brady and Montana, Brady and Manning, Manning and Montana...... There is so many things to look at to support this. Manning owns part of these things, Brady owns other parts, and Montana, Elway, Marino own many others during a different era that didn't assist the QB like the Passing League it is now.
I love how this thread has gone from one topic to another and yet, another.......
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Bob??? Bob EVANS ???? THAT Bob Evans??? The Canadian guy whose hats occasionally pop off of his head??? I am not yet so delusional as to expect you to remember anyone from years ago, out of the tens of thousands of people you encounter, but I just wanted to send you my best wishes, and hope that you are doing well. I actually bought some of your first released CDs, back in the – uh – 1940s? No, that was Fred Waring – well, anyway, I did immensely enjoy them and although they have long since been purloined, I ran across your page here and could not pass up a chance to wish you well. I hope the years have been kind to you! All the very best to you and yours,
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PS – just having read the twisted history of the original lyrics to "Merry Little Christmas" – which I would never had known without your guidance – I can only offer the following thought: Good God! That IS dark and depressing – "It may be your last….." – the kind of song that, on a lonely winter's night, might as well have a spoken interlude suggesting you find a rope and a sturdy tree, or finish off that bottle of pills and chase it with a fifth of vodka…….. Gee whillikers!!! Bring on Twisted Sister!!!
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i find myself coveting a purse i saw at UO today. the first thing i thought when i saw it was oh its on sale for $30 then i realized it said $39 and noted the original price of $88. they've been doing a good job of putting the sale price over the original price so you don't know how much its really on sale. but that may be unique to one employee at one location. so what runs through my mind is: what can i get on ebay for $40? name brand? does UO even sell brands that won't fall apart in 30 days? it says leather, but is it nice suede or rat suede? then i thought i didn't want to carry it with me. or since i was probably going to my bfs i didn't want him to see i bought another thing i don't need. but its gray suede with gray leather kind of latticed on top. the gold colored rivets i can do without b/c they will scratch and fall off. and the base is square so i'm not sure i'm fond of that. and the hardware is a fake sort of antiqued brass look. and the strap is almost too long for shoulder and too short for cross-body. all this goes through my head. but i'm always looking for gray leather (it seems hard to find as i only have 1 clutch i got at wilsons leather years ago that's beat up but i love it because its light gray, its soft, yet shiny - in the unworn spots.) but then i know i have a gray suede and red patent bag and a huge gray patent bag. the first of which i've never worn because i'm afraid to wear it without protectant spray and because i'm afraid the spray will ruin the patina on the patent. the second of which is more like carry-on size so its a bit huge for everyday and because its patent its a little delicate to shove in a lock box or over head bin.
anyway i digress.
my last thought was if i left without it i can't really want it. and made myself not go back this morning.
so today i was thinking of indexing all of my items. kind of like what you'd do to get an insurance appraisal. to remind myself of all the things i'm hoarding that i should be using more often or getting rid of. handbags, shoes, coats, pants that i think will fit again one day, etc. but i have been trying to get rid of things they just aren't selling at the prices i'd like to have for them. or for some things any price at all. and with all the percents taken out for paypal, listing fees and selling fees (depending on the site) and overpriced shipping i make back a lot less than i intended. craigslist isn't working as well as it used to with all the spam on there, counterfeit items, and people emailing several times but never showing up to buy anything. but really i want to keep everything. lol. if i could have a wall display of shoes and bags i'd be fine just looking at them. i can't see them in boxes so i don't use them. and eventually forget they are even there. until i can't find a spot to put something. they used to sell that little camera that took polaroids and put them on stickers. i need one of those to label my boxes of stuff so i know whats in there.
not to mention the endless toiletries and make up i've bought because it was on sale or from a hotel room (or i thought i might actually start wearing make up) but haven't managed to use.
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Early morning in my town, fog and sun arriving together.
This painting is my contribution to the Spring Auction at my boys' elementary school.
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Want a healthier and brighter smile? Dental implants could be the answer! If you're interested in the treatment, your Huntsville, AL, oral surgeon can help.
Dental implants consist of a titanium post that is surgically inserted into your jaws to replace your missing tooth root. It creates stability and strength while also preventing any weakening or shrinkage of your jawbone. The oral surgeon then seals your gums and allows 3 to 6 months for osseointegration to occur, which is when the titanium post naturally fuses to the jaw.
Afterward, you will return to our office in Huntsville so that we can re-open the area above the titanium post, insert a screw, place an abutment atop of it, and secure a crown on the surface that matches the rest of your teeth.
Dental implants have many advantages. Not having to worry about gaps in your teeth is definitely one of them, but here are some more advantages to consider
Bone Grafting for Dental Implants
Bone grafting builds up bone in the jaw area that holds teeth, a process needed for some people.
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If you've been missing one or more of your permanent teeth, you may have learned to "work around" the loss. However, replacing those teeth is an imperative decision for the future of your dental health, as well as preservation of your self-esteem, and dental implants come highly recommended by Dr. S. Clint Hudson, your oral surgeon in Huntsville, AL. Dental implants give you the freedom to eat comfortably and smile fully, all while protecting the health of your remaining natural teeth. Learn how Dr. Hudson uses dental implants to help his patients restore their smiles in this post.
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After an examination and X-rays, your Huntsville oral surgeon will create a small space in the area where your missing tooth once was. This space will be filled with the implant's post, a small piece of metal that looks like a screw. This is a quick procedure that surprises many patients - the majority of patients experience no downtime or discomfort afterwards. After the jawbone has had time to regenerate around the post - typically 4 to 6 months - the implant's other components can be attached. This includes the abutment, which attaches to the top of the post, and the crown, which is the topmost section and is shaped like a natural tooth.
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You don't have to be able to hear to "rock out" or to become an American Idol.
Coco was "discovered" as a four week- old kitten while screaming a solo in someone's backyard. She was "auditioned" by Cat Tales and found to be completely deaf. Her talent and beauty were nurtured in a loving foster home where she was rediscovered and chosen for an unlikely starring role in her newest and permanent feature.
Cheryl, the sister-in-law of the foster mom, saw Coco and fell in love. She had never had a cat before, but something about this beauty tugged at her heartstrings and shouted "star quality."
It turns out that Cheryl was a great talent agent as Coco is a most unusual cat. She loves to sit by the amplifier and feel its vibrations when hubby plays a mean electric guitar. She's the paparazzi's dream as she poses to have her picture taken. She knows what a great beauty she is!
And, when a day of "rocking out" and facing the cameras is over, Coco will take her cat nap in style, sitting in only the finest of the family's fine china bowls or on her silken throne.


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This article discusses software-centric approach and other requirements in T&M equipment for defence services.
The defence and aerospace (A&D) industry has developed hand in hand with the test equipment industry. The technology and electronics used in the test and measurement (T&M) industry are required to check for damage, quality, efficiency and reliability of the parts. Also, T&M equipment have assisted the growth of military and aerospace technology.
Avichal Kulshrestha, technical marketing engineer at National Instruments (NI), says that, the A&D industry finds itself in increasingly challenging times. It is under pressure to ensure timely execution and success of projects. Modern A&D electronics systems are entrusted with key goals that include protecting and equipping users with the best way possible and counter-evolving threats. These systems are also expected to work within the constraints of a challenging economy.
Kulshrestha adds that, T&M vendors globally are turning to a software-centric ecosystem with reconfigurable and modular hardware platforms with the objective to provide the A&D industry with a design-prototype-deploy-development chain. This approach to build test systems will ensure system stability, expandability and deployment over a long period of time.
Another key trend being observed is the need for higher bandwidth in modern test instruments for testing modern radars and electronic warfare (EW) systems. With growing bandwidth comes the requirement for high processing power, both of which are needed for performing critical inline computations during testing.
A&D technology is streamlined for speed, and it meets strict quality and accuracy demands for projects that stand the test of time. Evolving radio frequency (RF) requirements, obsolescence management and design for testing are some of the challenges that every test department in the defence industry aspires to curb.
NI's integrated toolchain and software-centric platform provides an innovative approach to quickly prototype a new design, improves component and systems testing and ensures system uptime and readiness. Awareness about the latest technologies can help deliver solutions with greater performance and reduced costs.
NI's customisable platform allows users to use the latest commercial technology and combine it with their own domain knowledge to build smarter test systems that meet present requirements and scale for the future.
The company recently released the second generation of its very popular vector signal transceiver device, VST 2.0. It is the first hardware in the industry with 1GHz instantaneous bandwidth. VST 2.0 also includes the latest Xilinx Virtex 7 series field programmable gate array (FPGA) for performing inline processing while testing modern EW systems with better resolution and greater frequency agility.
A&D industry is focused on delivering mission-critical systems on time with the latest technologies incorporated. This means that the relevant players must come up with innovative products in reduced time, apart from producing reliable, fail-safe products. This contradiction of providing more functionality and reliability in a limited time frame is a big challenge for this industry.
T&M equipment are expected to have low latency and tight control loops. Defence T&M equipment should be rugged and meet MIL standards. Instruments should be portable and battery-operated, so that these can be taken into field if required. Computation techniques such as filtering, fast fourier transforms (FFTs), digital down-conversion and channelisation are implemented in the hardware to reduce the amount of data processed by the CPU. T&M equipment for defence should be usable in highly humid conditions, extreme temperatures, be resistant to shock vibrations and other special conditions.
Instrumentation targeted at these industry sectors needs to be highly accurate and deliver consistent results. Test products that are optimised for such applications also have to be flexible in many cases. Mohit Chauhan, pre-sales manager at MAKSAT Technologies, says that, at his company they utilise RF spectrum analysers for most testing requirements, such as immersion tests, local area network (LAN) tests, link performance tests and shock tests, among others.
Modular instruments enable to prototype electronics system by connecting input/output with software. For example, advanced radar systems can be prototyped by RF signal analysers and digitisers. User-programmable FPGA connectivity allows quicker advanced algorithm deployment in prototypes and faster proof-of-concept validation. With software-designed instrumentation, data can be preprocessed in the hardware, reducing CPU load significantly.
Spectrum analysers, vector network analysers, signal generators, transponder test sets, radio altimeters, logic analysers, oscilloscopes and power meters are some of the most demanding test instruments for D&A industry. All Rohde & Schwarz signal and spectrum analysers, from basic handheld models to benchtop instruments, support a wide range of frequencies from 10Hz to 85GHz. Keysight has Advanced X series, which supports frequency range from 2Hz to 110GHz.
Shriram Shinde, RF application engineer at CorEL Technologies, says, T&M equipment play a major role in ensuring reliability of RF communication in defence. High accuracy is the most important feature of T&M equipment for defence applications. There are various T&Ms performed under test and evaluation processes. Spectrum analysers are the most used T&M equipment for testing frequency domain characteristics.


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Guess who has been added to the list of presenters at the Academy Awards this year?
Our very own Priyanka Chopra, that's who.
After conquering American television last year and dazzling at the People's Choice Awards earlier this year, Ms. Chopra will be one of the presenters at the biggest Hollywood event of the year.
Big #Oscars news! Thirteen more presenters announced! https://t.co/ACwuPaPCPP pic.twitter.com/pUCmgjUhXR
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 1, 2016
Needless to say, PC is thrilled. She shared via twitter account "Looking forward @TheAcademy !! This will be an insaaaane night! https://twitter.com/theacademy/status/694251077173010432 …"
Ms. Chopra became one of the first Indian actors to break into mainstream American television withQuantico, in which she played the lead character Alex Parrish.
She simultaneously juggled filming Quantico and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus, Bajirao Mastani, which released in late 2015.
Her next offering in Bollywood is Prakash Jha's Jai Gangajaal, while back in the U.S., she's busy filming the season two of Quantico.


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No-Majs, You Can Read New J.K. Rowling NOW
Just Monday, Pottermore and J.K. Rowling revealed that there would be four new stories on the North American wizarding world, and Tuesday they delivered: The first new J.K. Rowling "Magic In America" story is here, and it follows North America from the 14th to the 17th century. Prepare for your grade school history class minds to be blown.
It turns out that Christopher Columbus was very late on that whole "discovering America," thing (aside from being generally horrible). While Muggles were unaware of this "New World," European wizards had been in contact with Native American wizards since the middle ages. And J.K. Rowling uses the Native American legend of "skin walkers," or people who can transform into animals, to tell the story of these early wizards.
Rowling explains the legend, which in her Potterverse is based in fact:
A legend grew up around the Native American Animagi, that they had sacrificed close family members to gain their powers of transformation. In fact, the majority of Animagi assumed animal forms to escape persecution or to hunt for the tribe. Such derogatory rumours often originated with No-Maj medicine men, who were sometimes faking magical powers themselves, and fearful of exposure
Further, Native American wizards are super skilled at plant magic, and they are extremely famous for their potions, which are better than any Europe had ever seen. And it's particularly incredible because these Native American wizards did not use wands.
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Sleeveless bolero and slip-over 1940s knitting patternBestway 1254
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A superb and chic vintage original 1940s wartime knitting pattern by Bestway, for a sleeveless bolero and slip-over tank top in 3-ply wool. The real deal - not a copy!
Pattern no. 1254, original cost 3d. Four pages.
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34", and bolero length is 14", bust 32" - 34".
Pattern in very good condition.
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The Conquest 10x56 is ideal for seeing even the finest details at long range. The 15x56 is used when extreme distances are the game of the day. Unlock all that nature has to offer and optimise your observation experience with a ¼" tripod adapter included with delivery.
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