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Feeding the birds of winter. December 6, 2012Posted by ourfriendben in critters, homesteading, wit and wisdom.
Tags: bird feeding, birds, birdseed, choosing birdseed, feeder birds, winter birds
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All three of your bloggers here at Poor Richard's Almanac—our friend Ben, Silence Dogood, and Richard Saunders—have a soft spot for the birds that visit our feeders each winter. Silence and I like to take computer breaks by standing at our back deck door or front windows and watching the variety and interplay of birds. We think Richard has arranged a feeder view out of every one of his windows!
Here at Hawk's Haven, the cottage home Silence and I share in the precise middle of nowhere, PA, our feeder setup is pretty straightforward, and so is our seed selection. We have a cabin feeder in the front yard (the kind that's shaped like a cabin—ours is wood—with clear panels in front to check the seed level and a roof that lifts up for refilling). In the back, we have a suet feeder with a squirrel guard that holds preformed suet blocks; two tube feeders, one the classic clear plastic Droll Yankees tube with steel perches and opening guards (no squirrel has managed to destroy it in umpteen years) and one wire mesh tube with a lift-up top for refilling; and one dome feeder with a tray under a large plastic dome.
Our seed selection is equally straightforward. We do enjoy choosing the "flavors" of suet blocks we set out for our woodpeckers and chickadees, but from our observations, they're not picky when it comes to suet. We abandoned expensive Nyger when we a) discovered that finches seemed to love black sunflower seed every bit as much and b) found that Nyger was super-susceptible to clumping and molding when it rained, however we tried to protect it. So now we feed black sunflower seed with a portion of white millet mixed in, and have not had a bird turn its beak up so far.
We did agree to provide one extra indulgence this year: a mix of the larger grey-striped sunflower seed and (eeeewwww!!!!) dehydrated mealworms in the dome feeder. (But we assure you we've always had tons of birds without this "extra.") And we do think it's essential to sprinkle some seed on the ground under the feeders for ground-feeding birds like juncos, cardinals and mourning doves; other birds and #$!@%!! squirrels will make sure more falls to the ground as they feed.
If you love winter birds as we do, it can be tempting to blow your budget on the many "gourmet" bird-seed blends available. Packed with berries, nuts, and other high-end ingredients, they look good enough to eat: trail mix for birds! But, as is the case with so many dog and cat foods, savvy marketers are appealing to us, not to the birds (do dogs really care if they're eating filet mignon?).
Silence and I like to use the cheese comparison when shopping for birdseed. We love cheese, and are magnetically drawn to the most expensive cheeses in any store: the artisanal cheeses, the creamy Bries and Camemberts, the wine-soaked Drunken Goat, the ones encrusted with herbs or spices, the flaky, aged parmesans, the British Cheddars, a wedge of Roquefort. But if we actually bought these cheeses, our budget would be blown skyhigh before we ever reached for an actual grocery item. What to do?
Well, here's what we do: We buy Cracker Barrel Aged Reserve New York Cheddar as our go-to cheese, and the best crumbled blue, Gorgonzola, and feta we can find for our salads. We'll choose one cheese indulgence a week: a wedge of Jarlsberg, Asiago, or Maytag blue; a block of fresh feta in brine; a block of Black Diamond Cheddar; a wedge or wheel of Brie. This allows us to enjoy a feeling of decadence while staying on-budget.
We suggest that you adopt this policy, as we have, to keep your birdfeeding expenses under control. Our indulgence this year was the striped sunflower and mealworm combo. Yours could be the occasional bag of gourmet birdseed. But the basis of your feeder program, in our opinion, should be black oil sunflower seed, enhanced with millet and supplemented with suet blocks. This will both keep your costs down and your birds happy.
The birds are back! November 6, 2012Posted by ourfriendben in critters, gardening, homesteading.
Tags: backyard birdfeeding, birdfeeding, birds, feeder birds, feeding birds, wild birds
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And so are we, finally, here at Poor Richard's Almanac. Hurricane Sandy has restored our power at last. What a relief! What a relief to have running hot and cold water, plumbing, showers, light, heat, cooking, refrigeration, internet access, television, you name it. But the most amazing thing has been the return of the feeder birds.
Sandy apparently blew in all our typical winter feeder birds: the juncos, titmice, chickadees, bluejays, cardinals, house finches, goldfinches, nuthatches, woodpeckers, mourning doves, and so on, along with the residual robins, Canada geese, snow geese, and other migrants.
Given how cold it is, we've been setting out plenty of food for the travelers: black oil sunflower seeds in our tube feeder, mesh feeder, and cabin feeder; peanut-suet blocks in the squirrelproof suet feeder; striped sunflower seeds and mealworms in our tray feeder. It is simply astonishing to see the birds gathering 'round for the morning buffet.
But the other surprise was the birds' enthusiasm for the English ivy. When we bought Hawk's Haven, English ivy covered many of the mature trees on the property. It actually flowered and set seed, something few of us have ever seen, something that our feeder birds relished. But this year, we saw the birds take full advantage of the ivy, not just as a food source but as cover from predators. to see the small feeder birds dart into the ivy to take cover from hawks and other predators was simply amazing. Forget ripping out this invasive species! Let's give it a chance to save our beloved native birds.
Are your feeder birds back?
Sweet Home Pennsylvania June 7, 2008Posted by ourfriendben in chickens, critters, gardening, pets, wit and wisdom.
Tags: birds, cats, natural beauty, summer
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Here at Hawk's Haven, located in the precise middle of nowhere in scenic rural Pennsylvania, we are having a very premature heatwave. This weekend, the temperatures are pushing 100, with the humidity close behind. Our friend Ben and Silence Dogood, who fled the beloved South of our birth to escape unbearable heat and humidity, are now reduced to holing up in our little cottage and cursing. Maybe it's finally time to move to Nova Scotia.
But wait. Our friend Ben was just looking out the sliding glass doors leading out onto our deck. And this is what I saw:
Our resident female feral cat, Kittenous, chose today to bring her kittens up onto the deck and introduce them to us. One by one, she deposited a white kitten with grey blotches, a beautiful little black-and-white boy, a female with dilute calico markings (grey and reddish-cream), an all-black kitten, and a huge brown tabby boy on the doormat. Then she looked on with quiet pride as our friend Ben stroked and picked up each kitten in turn. Meanwhile, our ratty old tom, Danticat, watched over the proceedings with a benevolently protective air.
While this little cat drama was playing out, the brilliant goldfinches visited the Nyjer feeder under our largest maple tree. In the yard, a male bluebird repeatedly flew to the ground, presumably spotting tasty bugs, then returned to the maple. A tanager flashed its scarlet plumage as it flew past. A chipmunk scooted down a tree trunk, only to be chased off by a male cardinal once it reached the ground. A ruby-throated hummingbird buzzed past in search of nectar. Our two surviving goldfish swam lazily in the deck water garden, while water iris bloomed like purple fireworks in the shallow container water garden under the trees.
Meanwhile, zebra swallowtails and mourning cloaks floated dreamily through the open air between trees. The ancient beauty bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis) dripped pink blooms in pendant sprays, a waterfall of bloom. And behind it all, a haze of abundant purple and pink and blue and gold and orange and red-violet blooms covered the perennial beds and the cultivated wild garden in front of the Pullet Palace. I could hear the chickens' contented cackling mingling with the kittens' mewing, the omnipresent birdsong, and, nearby, a frog's insistent croak.
Reluctantly bringing my gaze back to the deck, I couldn't help but smile at the abundance of colorful foliage and flowers Silence and I had combined into the deck plantings. Everywhere was color, scent, and bloom. And beyond, the burbling of our little stream, Hawk Run, as it splashed over the pebbles just beyond the deck.
This was just one view out the deck door. One view, one precious moment captured in the heart. "An instant, a second unchangeable," as the Swedish poet Gunnar Ekelof says, "something that shall never turn to summer." But it is summer, birth and rebirth, the old, lush story. Something, perhaps, that shall never turn to autumn. "Fish, flesh, and fowl commend all summer long/Whatever is begotten, born, and dies," says Mr. Yeats in his poem "Sailing to Byzantium." Commend the beauty of creation, he means, transient as it may be. But surely, surely, our friend Ben thinks, surely it is, in itself, enough. For outside that deck door is more than any heart can hold. Rejoice, and be glad in it.
Why won't they just stay?! April 9, 2008Posted by ourfriendben in critters, homesteading, Uncategorized.
Tags: backyard bird watching, birds, Project FeederWatch, spring migration
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It's me, Richard Saunders of Poor Richard's Almanac fame. I was just looking out the window of my Pennsylvania home and enjoying the sight of a little flock of juncos at my feeder. Dark-eyed juncos are also known as "snow birds" because they appear at feeders in the winter and have white bellies, which seem to disappear in snowy landscapes, leaving only their slate-colored backs and wings, and their beautiful grey-black eyes and beaks, visible against the snow.
Spring is bittersweet to me as a bird lover, because it brings the return of robins and grackles, but signals the departure of my adored juncos and snow geese, as they take wing for their far north breeding grounds, abandoning me until next autumn brings them down again in search of food and more temperate wintering grounds.
I confess, I'd trade a lifetime of robins just to have my juncos here year 'round. I'm not a fanatic collector like our friend Ben, but I did save up and buy one first-edition (the quarto, not the huge Elephant Folio, no room or funds for that) Audubon print of the darling little juncos, called "common snow bird" on the print, though they're anything but "common" to me.
Like us, backyard birds are adaptable and peripatetic. We both enjoy stretching our boundaries. As a result, cardinals and mockingbirds, once residents of the South, now delight us Pennsylvanians year-round. But my beloved juncos have, so far, insisted on heading off to the boreal forests of the Far North to court and raise their young. Any day now, I expect to see the last junco depart for its breeding grounds, but so far, a small group of males has remained faithful. Oh please, oh please, I think each day as I fill my feeders, won't you stay?
Not likely. If you enjoy feeding birds and want to know more about them, I recommend the Cornell Lab of Ornithology site on our blogroll. But you can also get a lot of great information on backyard feeder birds from a book, Birds at Your Feeder by Erica H. Dunn and Diane L. Tessaglia-Hymes. It's a summary of Project FeederWatch findings by species, and I've found it invaluable as I try to entice more birds to my backyard. Yes, ruby-throated hummingbirds, purple martins, bluebirds, and goldfinches are delightful. But I have just one plea.
Juncos, please: Won't you stay this year?!
Don't stop feeding the birds! March 26, 2008Posted by ourfriendben in critters, gardening, homesteading.
Tags: bird feeding, birdbaths, birds, Birds & Blooms
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It's me, Richard Saunders of Poor Richard's Almanac fame, here to remind all you gardeners and homesteaders that it's not yet time to put away the birdfeeders. It may look like spring, with the robins returning and the bulbs in bloom, but until the soil is warm and insect life is abundant, the birds still need your help. In fact, experts say that now is the most important time to feed the birds. After all, they've just completed a grueling return migration and they're preparing for courtship, nest-building, and egglaying. All these activities require a lot of energy—and there are few bugs and pretty much no seed- or nectar-bearing plants out there to feed them.
I do realize that you may not want a litter of feeders—not to mention seed hulls and other detritus—spoiling your lovely spring landscape. And I don't blame you! One of my primary winter feeders is a big, rustic hopper feeder that's on a tree over one of my prettiest garden beds. In spring, the bed is full of beautiful blooming bulbs. So when I see the first sign of shoots emerging, I simply stop filling that feeder. But I keep the tube feeders going until it's warm enough to set plants out on the deck. You might want to keep one or two tube feeders filled, and clean and store the rest. And you can always move the feeders to a less conspicuous part of the yard.
Of course, lots of folks enjoy feeding the birds year-round and think that their colorful antics enhance the garden. (If you're one of them and you don't know Birds & Blooms magazine, check it out—I think you'd enjoy it.) I set out feeders at the end of summer last year just to see what would happen, and loved seeing the goldfinches clustering round with their bold yellow plumage (in fall, they moult and become a much less conspicuous yellow-olive). So I think this year I'll keep a tube feeder up for them year-round, filled with their favorite Nyjer seed. There are always goldfinches back in the meadow garden, but the tube feeder will bring them closer so I can enjoy the show!
Don't forget the water, either. It's even more important than food. Luckily, birdbaths come in so many styles that it's easy to find one that will be an asset in your landscape rather than an eyesore. And you can always tuck one discreetly among plants at ground level—they don't have to be on pedestals (unless, of course, you have outdoor cats in your neighborhood!). Keep in mind that birds like shallow water—no more than an inch or two deep—so if your birdbath is too deep, add some pebbles so the birds can perch safely while they drink or bathe. And please hose it out every day or two so the water stays fresh and mosquito-free.
So keep a feeder or two going and add a birdbath to your yard. Just these two simple steps are all it takes for your backyard birds to enjoy spring as much as you do.
What about hummingbirds, you ask? When you're choosing plants for the garden, remember to add a few nectar-bearers like columbines, monarda (bee balm), and trumpetvine for the hummers. If you plant them near the deck, patio, porch, or wherever you enjoy relaxing, you can bring hummingbirds up close and enjoy their antics without having to worry about filling nectar feeders.


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h resistance to corrosion and to tensile yield; these alloys are self-protective through the formation of a superficial coating that prevents the progressive extending of the corrosion process._ASMRead More
ASTM A588 Grade B Corrosion Resistant Steel
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ASTM A387 Grade 11 Class 1 Steel
at exchangers where there is an elevated temperature. It is described as an alloyed high temperature pressure vessel steel._ ASTM A387 Grade 11 Class 1 Steel Dimension:_Thickness: 1.5mm -260mm;Width:Read More
ASTM A516 Grade 70 Steel Plate
emical industry – this is why we stock an extensive range of carbon plates according to ASTM A516 Grade 70._ASTM A516 Grade 70 is an excellent choice for service in lower than ambient temperature apRead More
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Boiler and Pressure vessel steel plate
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ASTM Corten A Weathering Resistant Steel
rried out in a temperature range of 800 °C to 1050 °C. If it is required in different temperature, it is advisable to carry out a normalizing treatment at the end._ Flame Cutting: Normally it isRead More
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steel and thus is somewhat more difficult to form._ Drawing: In spite of its excellent mechanical properties, Corten B can be moderately drawn._ Welding: Corten B plates can be easily welded usiRead More
LR, ABS, NK, GL, DNV, BV, KR, RINA, CCS, Grade D Shipbuilding steel plate
ade D is a common tensile strength steel . ASTM A 131 Grade D steel plate is usual for shipbuilding and oil platform purpose.D shipbuilding steel is the Hull structural steel which with a good toughnRead More
LR, ABS, NK, GL, DNV, BV, KR, RINA, CCS, DH32 Shipbuilding steel plate
teel is not only the high tensile strength steel but also is the Hull structural steel. DH32 shipbuilding steel has good toughness properties, higher strength,strong corrosion-resistance,the proRead More
LR, ABS, NK, GL, DNV, BV, KR, RINA, CCS,DH36 Shipbuilding steel plate
ate is used for shipbuiling&platform.The shipbuilding steel plate grade DH36 is the high tensile strength steel.DH36 shipbuilding steel is the Hull structural steel,with it s good toughness properRead More
LR, ABS, NK, GL, DNV, BV, KR, RINA, CCS DH40 Shipbuilding steel plate
e is a kind of steel for shipbuilding and platform.Shipbuilding steel plate DH40 is the high tensile strength steel. As a professional shipbuilding steel plate exporter, Bebon international can supRead More
LR, ABS, NK, GL, DNV, BV, KR, RINA, CCS, Grade E Shipbuilding steel plate
ipbuilding steel is not only the common tensile strength steel but also is the Hull structural steel. Grade E shipbuilding steel has good toughness properties, higher strength,strong corrosion-resisRead More
LR, ABS, NK, GL, DNV, BV, KR, RINA, CCS,EH32 Shipbuilding steel plate
el plate is the mainly kinds of steel for shipbuilding and oil platform, the shipbuilding grade EH32 can be used in the manufacture of the ship s hull structure, whose weight is more then 10000 tonRead More
LR, ABS, NK, GL, DNV, BV, KR, RINA, CCS EH36 Shipbuilding steel plate
plateThe EH36 shipbuilding steel plate is the mainly kinds of steel for shipbuilding and oil platform, the shipbuilding grade EH36 can be used in the manufacture of the ship s hull structure, whosRead More
LR, ABS, NK, GL, DNV, BV, KR, RINA, CCS EH40 Shipbuilding steel plate
Capable Classification Society Quality Authentication from LR, ABS, NK, GL, DNV, BV, KR, RINA, CCS,The steel for shipbuilding and oil platform---EH40, is the high tensile strength steel._ It is thRead More
EN 10025-5 S355J0WP Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance Steel
resistant steel._S355J0WP steel rusts when exposed to atmospheric elements, the S355J0WP steel builds its own protective layer, which prevents the steel from further oxidation, because of containiRead More
EN10025-5 S355J2W Weather Resistant Steel Plate
e_ Chemical Composition (%)_ _ _ C_ Mn≥_ Si_ P_ S_ _ _ EN10025-5 S355J2W_ 0.16_ 0.5-1.5_ 0.5_ 0.030_ 0.030_ __S355J2W steel plate Mechanical Property: __ _Read More
EN10025-5 S355J2WP Atmosphere Corrosion Resistance Steel
sphere corrosion resistance steel, under standard EN10025-5._EN S355J2WP Chemical Composition__ _ Grade_ C_ Si_ Mn_ P_ S _ V_ Cu_ Cr_ _ _ S355J2WP_ Max0.12_Read More
EN10155 S355J2WP Weather Resistant Steel Plate
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LR, ABS, NK, GL, DNV, BV, KR, RINA, CCS FH32 Shipbuilding steel plate
ate,FH32 shipbuilding steel plate for shipbuiling&platform.The shipbuilding steel plate gradeFH32 is the high tensile strength steel.FH32 shipbuilding steel is the Hull structural steel,with it s gRead More
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31 FH36 steel plate, FH36 steel is a kind of steel for shipbuilding and platform.Shipbuilding steel plate FH36 is the high tensile strength steel.As a professional shipbuilding steel plate exporteRead More
LR, ABS, NK, GL, DNV, BV, KR, RINA, CCS BV FH40 Shipbuilding steel plate
l supplier and manufacturer._ FH40 Shipbuilding Steel Description:_DNV FH40 steel is a kind of hot rolled high tensile strength steel. The DNV FH40 grade steel plates have yield strength of 56,50Read More
China GB/T 4171 Q355GNH Weather Resistant Steel Plate
athering steel in the atmosphere has a more excellent corrosion resistance._Steel Name:_ China GB/T 4171 Q355GNH Weather Resistant Steel plate, China GB/T 4171 Q355GNH Weather Resistant Steel PlaRead More
GB/T 4171 Q355NH High strength weathering Steel Plate
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GB/T6653 HP265 Gas Cylinder steel plates and coils
process or an oxygen process._HP265 pressure vessel steel have good stamping performance and pressure resistance._HP265 Chemical composition:__ _ _ Main chemical elements composition of HPRead More
GB/T6653 HP295 Welded Gas Cylinder steel plates and coils
n_ P_ S_ Als_ _ _ 0.18_ 0.10_ 1.00_ 0.025_ 0.015_ ≥0.015_ __HP295 steel Mechanical Property:__ _ _ Yield strength (≥Mpa) _ Tensile strength (Mpa)_ EloRead More
GB/T6653 HP325 Welded Gas Cylinder steel plates and coils
s/sheets/plates for welded gas cylinders usually have uniform thickness, smooth and clean surface, low carbon content etc. features._With grain refinement, GB/T6653 HP325 gas cylinder steel coils/sRead More
P235GH Pressure Vessel Steel Plate
imum yield strength when delivery,shall be equal or above 235 Mpa.GH indicate this steel have to be done high temperature tensile testing after rolled._P235GH Pressure Vessel Steel Plate SpecificationRead More
P265GH Steel Plate
bridge, vessels and so on. The delivery station usually are hot rolled, control rolled, or Normalized._P265GH Steel Plate specification:_ Thickness: 6mm to 300mm,_ Width: 1500mm to 4050mm,_LengthRead More
P295GH steel plate
nd Mechanical properties. P295GH steel plate is hot selling in east Asia, South America, and Middle east. There are lot of stocks for P295GH steel plate in our warehouse which is nearby Shanghai._P295Read More
P355GH Steel Plate
-355 MPa and by good weldability,so P355GH steel is mainly used to for manufacturing boilers, pressure vessels and pipes transporting hot liquids._P355GH Steel Plate Specification:_ Thickness: 6mm toRead More
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GB/T700 Q235B Steel
ape and plate shape at port warehouses with many sizes._ Technical Requirements & Additional Services:_ ♦ Low temperature impacting test_ ♦ Cutting and welding as per end user s demands_ ♦ MRead More
Q245R Pressure vessel steel
, heavy plate, Which is a large steel plate supplier mill at BBN Steel Group._Q245R Adopt standard: GB/T 713 Standard Specification for boiler and pressure purposes, technical delivery condition and nRead More
GB/T1591 Q345B low alloy structural steel
Heat Treatment:As rolled/Control-rolled/Normalised_ Steel grade Q345B is the most common used as high strength low alloy structural steel in industry area.BBN steel can offer steel coils,steel platesRead More
Q345C Steel Properties and Introduction
gth is 345 MPa (datasheet tested with 16mm diameter steel bars or steel plates). According to GB/T 1591 – 2008, Q345 material has 5 quality grades: Q345A, Q345B, Q345C, Q345D and Q345E. "Q&rdRead More
GB/T1591 Q345D structural steels
led/Normalised_ GB/T1591 Q345D steel shall be done charpy V-notch impacting test under minus 20 centigrade.Many container manufacturers adpots these high tension strength to make offshore containersRead More
Q345R steel plate
ely used, the largest amount of special steel pressure vessel.The best equivalent steel grade with Q345R is A516 Grade 70 in specification ASTM A516/A516M._Q345R steel contains a certain amount of allRead More
Q390C steel plate
50 Mpa.Normlised Q390C is mainly for heavy steel plate for improve the steel property when rolling.___ _ Technical Requirements & Additional Services:_ ♦ Low temperature impacting test_Read More
Q390D steel plate
centigrade.Normalised heat treatment suggested to be done for low alloy steel plate Q390D in heavy thickness._ ___ Full Data_ _ Technical Requirements & Additional Services:_ ♦ Low tempeRead More
Q690C steel plate
ecification is for Rolled Steels for Welded Structure_ Q690C Specification: Thickness: 1mm to 500mm; Width: 1500mm to 4500mm: Length: 3000mm to 27000mm_ Third Party Inspection for Q690C: ABS, DNV,Read More
S235J0 carbon steel
test shall be done under zero centigrade for structural steel plate S235J0.Normally Controlled rolled or Air rolled for steel plate S235J0 is ok,if customer demand,normalized is better for delivery ofRead More
S235J2 carbon steel
is both ok.As rolled delivery condition without any special rolling and heat treatment condition.Normalizing rolling process in which the final deformation is carried out in a certain temperature rangRead More
EN10025-2 S235JR steel grade
:Bare/Shot Blasted and Spray Paint or as required._ Standard:ASTM,EN,GB,JIS,DIN_ Material:Q215A/B, Q235A/B/C/D, Q275A/B/C/D, SS330,SS400,SM400A, Cr. C, Cr.D, S235JR, ASTM A36_ S235JR carbon steel pRead More
S275N Structural steel
n EN 10025-3,S275N,S275NL,S355N and S355NL shall be classified as non-alloy quality steels,and S420N,S420NL,S460N and S460NL shall be classified as alloy special steels according to EN 10020.For the nRead More
S275NL Structural steel
lised_ Low temperature impacting test under -50 centigrade shall be done for structural steel plate S275NL.On longitudinal direction,the minimum values of impacting energy for S275NL test pieces shalRead More
S355J2+N steel
y V-notch impacting test @ -20 ℃)._ Firstly we suggest steel grade equivalent S355J2+N is ship steel plate ASTM A131 GR.DH36 (minimum yield strength 355 MPa, Tensile 490 to 620 Mpa, heat treatmentRead More
S355JR Grade Steel
SS490; ABS EH36; LRS EH36_ S355 – an useful structural grade steel with a minimum yield strength of 355 N/mm²._ S355 being widely used in the structural engineering and important source construcRead More
S355K2 steel plate,EN10025-2 S355K2 steel plate
e,please CONTACT STEEL NOW<_Mechnical property for S355K2 low alloy steel:<__ _ _ Thickness (mm)Read More
S355ML Steel
cal Control Process (TMCP)_TMCP steel plate S355ML under steel standard EN 10025-4.Structural Steel plate S355ML shall be done low temperature impacting test under minus 50 centi degree,and the minimuRead More
EN10025-2 S420J0 steel plate
nical delivery conditions for flat and long products and semi-finished products which are meant for further processing to flat and long products of hot rolled non-alloy quality steels in the grades anRead More
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Virgil Abloh x Nike "The Ten" Air Jordan 1
Retail: $190
Release Date: Sunday, November 19, 2017
Available through in-store raffle only. Raffle starts Tuesday (11/14) and ends Friday (11/17) at 4PM EST. Entry is free and limited to one per customer. Winners will be contacted via E-Mail.
Arguably the most anticipated collection of the year, Virgil Abloh's collaboration with Nike is the talk of the sneaker world as the release date approaches.


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06 Nov No Risk Cruise Booking
A common facet of the travel industry involves reserving an airplane ticket, a hotel, a rental car without it costing you anything if you cancel. Here are some typical practices:
(a) For decades airline companies have had "refundable fares." But those fares are commonly twice or three times as much as the lowest published airfares that are non-refundable.
(b) Hotels and resorts typically offer two prices for a room – a prepaid charge where you lose your money if you cancel, and a considerably higher cost where you can cancel up to one or two days before your booking date without paying anything.
(c) Car rentals require no money in advance. And if you don't show up to get the car at the appointed time, it costs you nothing.
(d) Cruises are a bit tricky. Some lines allow you to reserve a stateroom with a deposit which is completely refundable if you cancel up to 75-days before the sailing date. Others require deposits which you forfeit if you cancel. And some will let you book with a refundable deposit except when they are having a special sale, in which case the deposit is not refundable.
NO REFUND: It's interesting that Cruise Critic, an online travel site, recently gave the award for "Best Value-for-Money" for the second year in a row to Carnival Cruise Line. If you are booking one of Carnival's lower priced staterooms, they won't let you reserve your cruise with a refundable deposit. However, they offer higher rates in all types of cabins that will have a refundable deposit. In other words, a refundable deposit will cost you! Hmmmm. Shouldn't that be part of a "value-for-money" equation?
Other lines will refund your deposit up to 75-days before your sailing unless your reservation was made in conjunction with a special promotion involving highly discounted fares.
DEPOSITS VARY: Most of the cruise lines ask for a $250 per passenger deposit in order to reserve a stateroom. Princess Cruises requires a 20-percent deposit. Usually, the full cost of the cruise is due at the same time the deposit becomes non-refundable. Also, sometimes cruise lines have a sale offering a half price deposit – some are refundable, some not. Of course, a good travel agent knows all of the variables – amount of deposit, is it refundable, etc. – and will call you before full payment must be paid.
USE A TRAVEL AGENT: A real, live, experienced travel agent you can talk to will know all of the details involving required deposits. Emphasis here is on "real" and "live" and "experienced" as opposed to websites or big-box stores selling cruises. Travel quite often involves the unexpected, and you need to have an actual person you can reach in case of problems. And it goes without saying, that person should know the ins and outs of travel and be experienced in resolving travel problems. Besides, it won't cost you anything – the cruise line will pay the agent's commission.
Portions of the travel mentioned here may have been provided at a reduced rate or complimentary by travel suppliers. Photos are taken in person or provided by the supplier except where credited.


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It's no secret that last week Apple came out with its most confusing iPhone lineup yet — iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max.
The hell?
Gone are the days of the iPhone 6 and 6S. We're getting into Super Bowl naming territory now. Oh, well.
There were many features announce — some boring and some exciting. One exciting feature is Dual-SIM capability.
What is this and why is it awesome?
Separate lines
Your traveling overseas and don't have an unlimited plan in whatever country you're in — what do you do? A popular option is to pick up a local SIM card and pop it into your phone. But keeping track of your home SIM can be tough (especially given how small they are). Phones with Dual-SIM capability will support — you guessed it — two SIMs. This way you'll never lose your home SIM and can have both loaded onto your phone at the same time.
Here's how it works…
If you receive a call on your Chinese local SIM, the phone will switch to the Chinese SIM as the active SIM for that call. If you receive a call on your home number, your phone will switch to that SIM. This way you'll never miss a call or message — which actually might be a bad thing 😉
Another popular use for Dual-SIM is separating business from personal calls and messages. No more carrying around two phones. Just plug both your personal and business SIM and you're good to go.
Project Fi
As Charlie at Running With Miles points out, Dual-SIM technology can be perfect for those of you who want to pick up a data-only SIM from Google's Project Fi for your international travels. All you have to do is plug your Fi SIM card into your phone and you're good to go when you travel.
Final Word
I bought a Galaxy S9 Plus back in March and I love it. But if there's one thing you should know about me it's that I flip-flop technology VERY often. Android to iPhone to Android to iPhone. I've long made excuses for it — "I love my Galaxy, but this one app is slow and I use it all the time" — but I've just started to embrace the fact that I love technology and always want to play with the latest and greatest gadgets.
As such, I pre-ordered the iPhone XS in Gold 🙂
Will you be getting a new iPhone?
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I posted on Facebook today this: "Stigma is shame. Shame causes silence. Silence hurts everyone." I was struck by a comment from one of my friends who said, "Stigma is the root of all suffering whose ripples expand and touch countless others…" Wow.
Her comment really struck a cord with me. I know from my experience how much stigma impacted my willingness to get help and stay with a treatment plan. Stigma caused me to internalize a tremendous amount of guilt because I had this mental illness "label."
I don't believe in labels, but I do believe in diagnosis. Without the correct diagnosis I was put on the wrong medications and it made my underlying condition worse. It is important to know what is going on and if it takes a "label" to help someone I am okay with that. But the fact that we even think of mental health conditions as labels means we have a problem.
I read a great deal about mental illness. I don't read as much about mental health because I have a good understanding of what it takes to be mentally healthy. But as I researched information for an upcoming talk I am giving I found there is such a difference between what mental health advocates use to describe a mental illness. Here are some of them: mental health issue, mental health concern, brain disorder, mental health condition, and finally mental illness. All of us advocates are trying to make it okay to talk about mental illness. We are all trying to fight against the stigma. Some do it in a different language because of the great stigma attached to the words mental illness.
Here is the question I ask myself – what words make the most impact? I find myself using them all interchangeably. But I have to say there is a big difference between a mental health issue and a severe mental illness. An issue is something we can get over a severe mental illness is something that requires a life long battle. I believe if we are going to educate we have to be real and raw. Let's get real about what we are dealing with and then let's work to help people know it is okay to get help.
Experience is our greatest teacher. I have been on this journey with mental illness for more than 30 years. Trust me when I tell you the stigma of mental illness is dangerous and we must do everything in our power to eliminate it. Lives are at stake.


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"I kept on reminding my pilots to keep their speed above 300 m.p.h., for '109's' could turn better than we could at low speed… The best technique was to do a spiral dive, work up to a speed of 450 m.p.h., do a straight climb and then start all over again. The '109's' on the other hand, knowing that we dived faster than they did, tried to get us up to 16,000 feet, where our Tempests were heavy and our engines sluggish."
— Pierre Clostermann, Wing Commander, No. 122 Wing RAF
Speed – Capable of more than 400 mph on the deck the Tempest was one of the few planes fast enough to catch the German V-1 flying bombs.
Firepower – The four 20mm Hispano cannons come with an ample supply of ammunition and pack are equally effective against planes and tanks.
Energy Retention – Despite the large chin radiator, the Tempest retains energy quite well.
Climb Rate – The powerful Napier engine gives the Tempest an excellent climb rate up to 18,000 feet.
Handling – The Tempest shares similar low-speed handling problems with its sister plane, the Typhoon.
High Level Performance – Above 20,000 feet, the Tempest is totally outclassed by most of its contemporaries.
During testing of the Typhoon, it was found that the large, thick wing it used was susceptible to compressibility as speeds started to approach 500 mph. To compensate for this problem a thinner wing was designed.
Being so thin the new wing could no longer hold fuel tanks as the thicker wing could. So a new fuel compartment was designed into the fuselage, which resulted in it being extended by twenty-one inches in length. To compensate for changes in lateral stability, the horizontal stabilizer and fin were also increased in size.
Originally designated the Typhoon II, the name of the plane was soon changed to the Tempest V, the Tempest II being a version powered by an eighteen-cylinder Bristol Centaurus engine. The Tempest V Series I was fitted with Hispano Mk.II cannon, which protruded slightly from the wing. But the Series II was fitted with the shorter Hispano Mk.V cannon, which fit entirely within the wings.
Being the fastest plane in the RAF inventory at low altitudes, the Tempest was drafted into service to help defend England from the V-1 flying bombs. By war's end, Tempests had destroyed over 800 "doodle-bugs" with about fifty-five pilots being able to claim to be "Diver" aces.


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How to answer your question about house worth is really quite simple. You
could hire an appraisal company that specializes in home appraisals and pay a flat fee for their service. But keep in mind that it's
just a considered opinion. An appraised house value does not necessarily
equate with fair market value. Check out this page for further details regarding answering your question about house worth.
Or you could interview a few local realty agents and tell them you plan to sell your home and need to have some idea of house worth. Agents are normally quite happy to offer an opinion. Averaging their various opinions may provide a reasonable estimate of fair market value. To be fair, though, you should inform each of them up front that they're competing. Also advise them if you intend to first try a private sale.
They're experts at determining house worth. Each agent may prepare an extensive and detailed Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to answer your question. They may accept the task and not charge a ...
Or they may not want to compete. Ask if there will be a charge for their work. Some may levy a flat fee which, if you list with them within a certain period of time, they may deduct from any future commission earned from the sale of your house. This is a rare scenario these days, but if it happens, make sure you get this in writing.
Or to answer your question, based on neighbourhood rumour and your local real estate newspaper, you just ...
By definition, market value is the highest price estimated in terms of money which a property will bring if exposed for sale on the open market, allowing a reasonable time to locate a buyer who will purchase with the knowledge of all the uses to which the property is capable of being used.
Wow! That was technical. In other words, to accurately come up with an answer to your question about house worth, to determine its fair market value, you must ...
To decide on a list price is also quite simple, provided of course, you have access to accurate and current information on comparable properties that have recently been listed for sale, sold or expired. And provided you have considerable experience in evaluating homes objectively so as to have the ability to provide an educated guess.
The more accumulated knowledge and experience the guesser possesses, the more accurate will be their estimate of house worth, commonly referred to as market value.
A qualified real estate agent, familiar with the local market, will have a general idea of the value of your property before they step inside for an inspection. They'll already know the price range for your neighbourhood. When they appear at your front door, they're beginning to refine their general opinion based on what they see, smell or hear.
For example, if the front lawn is in rough condition or the walkway is cracked and in need of repair or the garage door is dented with peeling paint or the front entrance is unwelcoming with chipped paint and a broken screen door, they make a negative monetary adjustment in their mental calculations.
They step inside to a beautiful foyer with a fantastic mosaic tile floor, warm gum wood paneling and etched glass French doors to the formal dining room, then suddenly, their opinion of house worth goes up. Okay - they're thinking you're not 'outside' people. But inspecting the basement brings another negative adjustment when they find dampness and mold. Down it goes again. Oh, but look at this gourmet kitchen with Brazilian granite counter-tops, high-end stainless appliances and cabinetry, and porcelain floors. Up it goes again.
Anyway, I'm sure you get the idea. The ability of an experienced realty agent to objectively view your property and honestly apply their knowledge in the final analysis is where they justify a very large portion of their ultimate fee for service.
If you like percentages, how about 40% of the fee is earned at this point, another 40% during negotiations of the offer(s) and the remaining 20% with, well, everything else.
Once the inspection is completed, everybody sits down at the kitchen table to allow the agent to present their report. It may take the form of a sophisticated computerized graphic presentation, or simply a binder with colour graphs, testimonial letters or print-outs of comparable current and sold listings in your neighbourhood.
To answer your question about house worth, any good agent will provide detailed information and a professional considered opinion of your home. They'll tell you what you ...
In other words, a good agent will not 'buy' the listing by suggesting an unrealistically high estimate with the intent to convince the seller to list with them, only to call the seller a few short weeks later asking for a price reduction.
The figure I normally provide is not a specific amount, but a tight range. Evaluating real estate is an inaccurate science at the best of times. So I suggest that to provide a specific figure is opening the door to possible disappointment and bad feelings later. I explain that anything could occur in an open market. I also prepare my sellers for the future possibility of having to adjust the list price downward.
When a good real estate agent provides this range, it's not for the list price. It's a hoped for sale price. The conversation about the list price came next. Once you established an agreed expected sale price range, then move on to the next discussion regarding ...
There are two schools of thought here - list high and be prepared to reduce the price if there's no interest , and yet again if there's buyer interest, but no offers. This is the traditional method. Countless numbers of this type of listing fail to sell due to an unrealistic list price and a corresponding unreasonably long market exposure period.
Buyers often not only refuse to view or offer on properties that they and their buyer agents feel are over-priced, but also show no interest in listings of properties that have been on the market for a long time, even at a price that might have generated a sale if originally listed at that price. They suspect either serious defects in the home or unreasonable sellers. They tell themselves that nobody else wants it, so ...
This method fails to take advantage of the most active period of any listing - the first couple of weeks. At any given time, in most active markets, there's a pool of buyers scouring the new listing inventory. They've already viewed and rejected existing stock and are just looking for new listings. When a property that might suit their needs appears, but is not priced competitively, they ignore it. However, if the asking price is fair, they contact their buyer agent or the listing agent to arrange a viewing.
If you decide to ignore your agent's advice or you're given poor advice in the first place, your over-priced listing will generate little if any activity. Obviously, the best way to get sold is to ...
Set the list price fairly close to the hoped for sale price. You'll not sell your property without buyers viewing it. Choose the right bait - a fair price.
Sometimes, a real estate agent will suggest deliberately under-pricing your property and delaying the presentation of any offers. This strategy can prove highly effective for the right type of home in the right neighbourhood in the right seller's market. The plan is to generate a competition wherein multiple buyers bid on your home. Each buyer and their agent is kept unaware of the contents of the competing offers, hence making it a blind bid situation. When successfully undertaken, properties often sell well over the asking price.
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Hire a good realty agent to establish home market value and place your trust in them. To read more about the advantages of hiring a good agent and answering your question about house worth, visit the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) or its counter-part in your country. You can also explore the website of The Toronto Real Estate Board to answer other questions.
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Besides using barley as a base for healthy and delicious pancakes, you can also use its other products, beer and whiskey, to take your favorite pancake recipes to another level. Have you ever tried adding alcoholic beverages to your pancake batter? If you haven't, you're missing a real treat. But, we'll get to it later. Now let's see what barley itself has to offer.
Benefits of Barley in Pancakes
Barley is one of the oldest grains in the world. It has been consumed by European, African, and Middle Eastern nations for thousands of years.
Barley is a rich source of vitamins and minerals: dietary fiber, B vitamins, selenium, copper, chromium, magnesium, phosphorus, niacin, and more. It is lower in fat and calories compared to other grains, even the very popular quinoa!
Fiber gives you a sense of satiety and reduces your cravings. Fiber also regulates the digestive system and boosts your metabolism, which can help you lose weight more easily. Other benefits from barley include:
- Lowering sugar levels
- Lowering cholesterol levels
- Improved heart health
- Cancer prevention
- Improved brain function
How to Use Barley in Pancakes
It is best to use barley in pancakes in the form of flour, also called barley meal. To get the most benefits from barley, it is best to soak and sprout hulled uncooked barley grains, or buy sprouted barley flour. "Sprouting whole grains helps to unleash their nutrients so that the body can actually absorb and use the various vitamins and minerals found in the grain." The grains are soaked for 8-12 hours and then sprouted for about 3 days.
It has a rich, nutty flavor and a dense texture. For best results, mix barley flour with another type of flour in the pancake batter, preferably oatmeal, in a 50-50 ratio. Other flour options you can mix it with whole wheat, coconut flour, almond flour or soy flour.
If you decide to use a lighter flour, such as coconut flour, then you can mix it with cooked and mashed barley to add some texture to the pancakes. When buying barley, choose 100% whole grain hulled or dehulled barley, but not pearled barley. Pearled barley is refined, and loses many of its nutrients in the process.
Other Barley Products to Use in Pancakes
Syrup. Sprouted barley is naturally high in maltose, which is used to make malt syrups that serve as natural sweeteners. Use this syrup to replace white refined sugar in the pancake batter. Other healthier sweetening options are honey, molasses, agave syrup, maple syrup, or stevia. Barley syrup can also be used as a topping.
Alcoholic beverages. Barley is a key ingredient in beer and whiskey production. Beer is added to the pancake batter to contribute extra fluffiness. This is due to the carbonation bubbles in fizzy beverages. Beer pancakes are also called mancakes, and are perfectly safe for your kids because most of the alcohol evaporates during cooking.
Same counts for whiskey. As long as you keep the amount of whiskey moderate (max. 1/4 cups), the pancake recipe will be perfectly safe for the kids. If you are adding the booze inside the batter, 1-3 tablespoons will probably suffice. In that case, add some raspberries, peaches, dried apricots, or nuts as well. You can also prepare a sauce to top the pancakes with, using 1-1/2 cup heavy cream, 5 tablespoons pure maple syrup, 3 tablespoons light corn syrup and 3 tablespoons whiskey.
More Pancake recipes: https://www.mygreatrecipes.com/collection/pancakes/


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The Honeymoon of Dreams
Hi Everyone! Today is my Birthday and I turn....ahhhhh, there's no need to tell you my age just yet haha! However, I wanted to share some happy moments of my recent Honeymoon. This was an amazing island and so worth every penny. I hope you like the pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them and making the memories.
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The Banjo's African American HeritagePosted by Adrian McKee on Sunday, 15 March 2015
*The Banjo's African American Heritage is celebrated on this dates Registry. Since Caribbean Blacks created the banjo in the 17th century and carried it to North America in the 18th century, the banjo has been part of African American heritage. An African New World combination of European and African elements, early banjos resembled plucked full spike folk lutes like the akonting of Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau and the bunchundo of Gambia and Guinea-Bissau. Like these instruments, early banjos had gourd or calabash bodies covered by a skin membrane and wood bridges held by string tension. Most early banjos had four gut or fiber strings, often three long and one short drone string, though some had two long strings and one short string. Banjos' flat fingerboards and tuning pegs, not found on indigenous West African instruments, came from European instruments.


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NEP Broadcasting announced that it has finalized a deal to acquire and merge Sweetwater and American Hi Definition into the NEP Entertainment division. Financial details were not disclosed.
As part of NEP Entertainment, the company said Sweetwater and American Hi Definition will "continue to serve their clients with the same expert staff and cutting-edge technology as they have since 1992, now with the backing of the leading television production services company in the country." NEP itself has provided facilities, technical management and engineering expertise for some of the largest televised events over the last three decades.
"Sweetwater and American Hi Definition are a tremendous addition to NEP. We are thrilled to have their expertise and talent as part of our group. I know that this combined team will truly enhance the services we provide to our entertainment clients," said NEP Broadcasting CEO, Debbie Honkus.
NEP, which is majority owned by the American Securities private equity firm, will now provide an integrated set of services and technology to the entertainment industry across seven business units. It is offering: mobile television production solutions provided by Denali and Sweetwater; full-service studio production services by Studios; mobile and modular LED video screens and video projection from Screenworks and American Hi Definition; power generation and distribution from Live Power; and mobile and live-to-web event production provided by Premiere Entertainment.
The Sage Group, LLC acted as the exclusive financial advisor and Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP acted as legal counsel to American Hi Definition and Sweetwater.


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Answer: In two separate Bible books written by Paul, 1Corinthians and Hebrews, he contrasts "milk" and "meat" in order to make a spiritual analogy. When addressing the Corinthian church Paul wrote the following.
And, I, brethren, was not able to speak to you as to those who are spiritual, but as to those who are carnal - even as to babes in Christ. I gave you milk to drink, and not meat; for you were not yet able to receive spiritual meat; and neither are you able now, for you are still carnal. For since envy and contention and divisions are among you, are you not carnal? . . . (1Corinthians 3:1 - 3, HBFV throughout).
The word "milk" in the above quote (Greek gala, Strong's Concordance #G1051) means the basic, elemental teachings of true Christianity first learned by new believers. The word "meat" comes from the Greek word Broma (Strong's #G1033) and means the more solid, complete and deeper spiritual doctrines of the Gospel.
Paul addressed several church-related problems in his first letter to the Corinthians. There is one problem, however, that he knew was carnal, and which was evidence of their spiritual immaturity. Some in Corinth had not only aligned themselves to certain teachers (Paul, Apollos, Peter), they were also causing contentions and divisions in the church by arguing which of these preachers was the most spiritual (verses 3 - 23)!
The apostle felt that trying to teach the church the deeper truths of God would be a waste of time so long as they continued to indulge in petty debates over who was 'the greatest!'
The same contrast between milk and meat (solid food) appears in the fifth chapter of Paul's letter addressed to the Hebrews.
Concerning Whom (Jesus and his fulfilling the role of High Priest after the order of Melchizedek) we have much to say and hard to explain, since you have become dull of in hearing.
For truly, by this time you ought to be teachers, but instead you need to have someone teach you again what are the beginning principles of the oracles of God, and have become those in need of milk, and not of solid food (Hebrews 5:11 - 12).
In verse 12 of Hebrews 5, the Greek words translated as "solid food" are stereos trophe (Strong's #G4731 and #G5160). They mean a strong or stedfast nourishment. Paul does state, a few verses later, some of the teachings he considers "milk" or are the "beginning principles of the oracles of God." They are repentance, faith in God, the meaning and purpose of baptism, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead and eternal judgment (Hebrews 6:1 - 2).
In conclusion, if we use the Bible to interpret itself (which is a good, basic study rule to follow), the words meat and "solid food" refer to more advanced Christian teachings, but "milk" refers to basic Christian teachings. Interestingly, Peter uses part of this same metaphor when he writes to encourage scattered new believers.
As newborn babes, yearn after the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow (1Peter 2:2).


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"It will be a wonderful life with you," the bride whispers confidently.
"Hush, little baby, mama's darling child," mother coos softly.
"Go back and brush your teeth now," mother scolds sternly.
"Wow, these grades are great," mother exclaimes encouragingly.
"Go, go, kick that ball," mother yells excitedly.
"You will have to pay the money back," mother advises regretfully.
"Congratulations, son. She is a very sweet lady." mother says warmly.
"No way! You mean it. A grandchild!" mother shouts joyfully.
"Hush, little baby, precious little lad," grandmother murmurs lovingly.
"Where have you been?" wife asks suspiciously.
"The bills are paid with money to spare," wife rejoices excitedly.
"It wasn't good new, darling," wife acknowledges brokenly.
"Only the husband," nurse instructs cautiously.
"I love you," husband cries quietly.
"Goodbye, darling. … My life has been wonderful," wife whispers fragilely.


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One evening (December 2013) I was populating the Hawaii State section of a website with specimens from my collection. I was at the point where I completed the addition of my 1974 Maui Coin Club (MCC) uniface medal to the database. Curiosity about this medal made me research the internet for duplicates and other MCC medals. I received no search hits.
After re-reading the MCC pages in the book, Hawaiian Money Standard Catalog 2nd Edition by Medcalf & Russell, I searched for the minter, Pressed Metals Products (PMP) from Canada. I received a hit, clicked on it, and was directed to PMP official website. I explored the website and found images relating to the MCC medals. I send an email to PMP requesting permission to use the images for the website. I did indicate that PMP would receive full credit as the source for the images.
PMP was the original minter of the Maui Coin Club (MCC) medals issued between 1973 through 1981. MCC disbanded in 1981. After a few days I received a reply from PMP. They denied me image use rights based on the fact that MCC owned the designs and their approval was required. I immediately provided evidence that the MCC organization was no longer active (sent images of pages 120 and 121 from the Hawaiian Money Standard Catalog 2nd Edition). At that point, PMP was supportive with my request and granted me image use rights for the website. They also asked if I could use better quality images. I replied "yes".
PMP searched their archive and found several MCC "working samples" or simply "samples". Samples are struck at the same time as the original order. A sample was used to judge the quality of the medal from the production run and was later placed in their archive as a reference.
Organizations ordering medals from PMP are told samples are kept. It is unlikely that these organizations are aware in the existence of PMP's archive of samples. All samples within PMP archive has never left their minting facility and are not considered "issued" medals. Samples are not re-strikes. PMP destroys dies that reach the age of 10-years old. In the case of MCC, no MCC official claimed the MCC samples before or after MCC disbanded. Images of the MCC samples were provided to me to use at the website.
In one email exchange, I inquired about my 1974 MCC uniface medal (PMP later provided very helpful information). In the same email, I jokingly asked if I could buy a few MCC "samples" for my collection. I believed it would be impossible to buy any in their archive. I was pleasantly shocked in that they entertained the idea of selling their archived MCC medals to me. They asked for an estimated value for each medal and I provided it.
After a few days, they made the decision to sell their MCC samples to me since they were collecting dust and it would be in better hands with someone who would appreciate them. They ask me to provide a buy price. I quickly provided a buy price for their entire inventory of MCC samples.
A few days later PMP sent an email indicating they found two more MCC samples in their archive and provided me with an amended buy price. I agreed to the terms of the amended buy price with two conditions. Condition 1: Do not clean the medals. Ship them to me as how it was found in the archive. Condition 2: Provide me a letter of provenance (with a signature by a company official) indicating I am the original purchaser of the MCC samples, include a complete inventory of the purchased MCC medals, and their status as MCC working samples.
The MCC medals were delivered today. I am the proud owner of rather unique set of MCC medals. Below is one of the medals received today. Click to enlarge.


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Roger Stone, the battle-scarred political operative once employed by Scott Rothstein, told Juice today that Spencer Levine had been a regular at Rothstein parties before Levine received a coveted appointment from the judicial nominating committee of which Rothstein was a member.
"He was a fixture at Rothstein's -- at his home," says Stone of Levine, appointed in April to be the judge in the state's 4th District Court of Appeal. "Whenever Rothstein had a charitable, political or social function, Spencer Levine was there."
That account differs from the one that Levine himself offered to Martin Goldberg, the former assistant federal prosecutor who was hired earlier this year by the North Broward Hospital District to investigate ethical improprieties by board members. In that probe, Goldberg interviewed Levine, who was then the district's chief operating officer.
From the notes of Goldberg's interview with Levine, on March 23:
Levine has known Scott Rothstein since he has been back in town, maybe two years. Levine has attended Republican fundraisers with Rothstein and maybe one at Rothstein's house or at the Jewish Federation.In addition, the notes indicate, "Levine has no friends at RRA (Rothstein's firm); only professional relationships."
Levine has never socialized with Rothstein and his wife alone and has only socialized with Rothstein to the extent that they see each other at big events they attend.
Stone himself didn't know Levine. He says he only learned of Levine's identity after he recognized him from the photographs of Levine that were published in recent posts on this blog.
A few weeks ago, I reported on a September 2008 meeting between the hospital district's CEO and attorneys for Rothstein's firm, who were seeking Broward Health's participation in a class action suit. The Rothstein team secured that commitment, even though the district's own general counsel -- who is entrusted with that authority in the hospital charter -- was not invited to the meeting. Levine attended the meeting, which took place one month after Rothstein had been appointed by Gov. Charlie Crist to the judicial nominating committee for the 4th District Court of Appeal.
In his interview with Goldberg, Levine said he was "insulted" by the notion that he would play a role in arranging that meeting as a means of currying favor with Rothstein in Levine's candidacy for the judicial appointment.
Levine's attorney has not returned calls seeking comment. Levine himself did not immediately respond to a message sent to a personal email account that he used while working at the hospital district.


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MPS reopens Magnet high school application process at 3 schools
In order to fill vacant slots for the upcoming school year, Montgomery Public Schools has reopened the magnet application process for three high schools.
Slots for grades 9, 10 and 11 are available at BTW Magnet. At LAMP, slots are available only to grade 9 and at Brewbaker Tech, slots are available for 10th- and 11th-grade students.
Opening the window again, MPS Communication Director Tom Salter said, was due to schools still having slots available after going through the waiting list and applications.
The approximate number of slots available are:
- BTW: 25 for grade 9; 10 for grade 10; and 15 for grade 11
- Brewtech: 30 for grade 10; 5 grade 11
- LAMP: 12 for grade 9
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U.S. News & World Report ranked LAMP as the best high school in Alabama. Nationally, LAMP ranked 13th best high school and the seventh best magnet school.
Brewbaker Tech was ranked as the 17th best in Alabama. Booker T. Washington Magnet High School ranked 28th in the state.
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Interested parents must complete the application by noon Tuesday, July 30. To apply, visit mps.k12.al.us. For more information on magnet programs, visit EngageEducateInspire.org.


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Sump PumpBelieve it or not, there are still several areas in and around Los Angeles that are prone to flooding. Preventing in-home flooding is vital to these areas, and sumps are just about the best way to remove water from the home and keep the lower levels dry and free of damage. People who live in flood-prone areas are likely aware that their basements can quickly go from a storage or living space to an unintentional muddy pool. This type of flooding usually has two potential causes: a blocked external drainage system which forces water into the home's foundation, or a cracked and leaking foundation itself which allows water to seep in from the ground which surrounds the basement.
The process of sump installation can be quite labor intensive and, while many homeowners might originally endeavor to take the project on themselves, it simply is not feasible for the vast majority of them. This is no ordinary do-it-yourself project. Installing sump pumps requires breaking into the home's foundation and digging down at least 30 feet below the current foundation of the home. That alone can be quite labor intensive and intimidating for many homeowners, because digging into the home's foundation can present a variety of obstacles. One of the worst obstacles is that homeowners might accidentally dig into (and damage) their own sewer and drainage lines. Big, costly mistake! Also, homeowners have to create a path for the water to be drained outside the home from the flooded area. Without the right kind of planning and technical know-how, many individuals learn the hard way that they simply drain water outside and into an area where it easily comes back into the home. This defeats the purpose of the pump installation process altogether. Another important issue that many homeowners have to tackle when doing this on their own is just which sump pump they should purchase to install in their basement in order to prevent flooding. Some homes require less powerful pumps that don't need to remove as much water, while others will require a fully-loaded, powerful, water-moving machine. Getting the wrong pump can be a disaster and a poor investment that ends up costing even more in damaged furniture, belongings, and memories. It's not really worth the risk! Getting help from a skilled plumber from LA Metro Plumbers can help alleviate all of these problems and make sure that any pump chosen is right for the size of the flooded area, the type of flooding that occurs (regular versus occasional), and has the right amount of power to keep operating during emergency situations. The additional benefit of hiring a skilled contractor is that they will know where is the best place to place the pump (as it relates to water levels) and where to place the drainage system that will remove the water from your home. The plumbing skills offered by LA Metro Plumbers will ensure the proper and timely installation of a pump sump that is well-suited for your home's needs. This also ensures that the system will hold up for the long-term, and is placed for optimal draining of any water which enters the home. It ensues that the integrity of the home's foundation, as well as its basement, is maintained in the interest of flood prevention. These are vital to the process of installing a sump pump, and many do-it-yourselfers overlook these aspects in some way and end up paying big for it in the end. Keep Your Gutters Clean: Flooding of the home's basement can occur if the gutters and drainage systems on the outside of the home are clogged and poorly maintained. Maintaining clean drainage systems can actually prevent water from ponding immediately outside the home, reducing the amount of water which is placing pressure on the home's foundation and significantly reducing the likelihood that any water will enter the basement — ever. When the cracks are sealed — and the water remains: Sump pumps are the best solution for basement flooding. If your home's exterior drainage systems are cleaned and the cracks which oftentimes plague the foundations of older homes have been adequately repaired, yet water is finding its way into your basement, this indicates that the flooding is a real concern, and likely happens with even a small amount of rain. Until it is adequately fixed and the water is quickly removed by a sump pump, the foundation will continue to crack, retain water, and present a large number of home maintenance concerns. If you live in a known flood zone: If your home is located in an area that is close to a lake, stream, river, or is simply known for flooding, you'll want to install a sump pump. The soil in these areas is often much softer, making it far easier for water to stress a foundation and ultimately find a way into the home. Furthermore, a sump pump buys homeowners much-needed extra time during emergency flooding situations. The extra time will allow them to relocate their possessions to the higher areas of the home and prevent worse flood-related damage to their possessions. If you have flood insurance: Flood insurance companies will often require homeowners to install and maintain water removal systems such as a sump pump. These items are necessary in order for the insurance company to know the policyholders have adequately reduced their risk and protected their home, and thus reducing the cost of repair after a minor or even major flooding incident. Policies are usually offered not until the condition that a sump pump is present is fulfilled, or will be installed within the first 30 days of the policy's initiation.
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Yes, this is a legit deep question here. However, we all ask ourselves this question at some point. Some of us maybe once a week, or a couple times a month, and others – maybe several times a day. The key here is that we are asking ourselves who we want to be, not what. Continue reading "Uncomfortable: Who do You Want to be?"
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My Dad has been a Pilot at Southwest Airlines for a while now, he is a Captain (which means he's the head hancho). So, over the years I have seen Southwest grow, and respond to disasters, and call it a come back. I must say, I have also personally put my frequent flyer miles in. You could say I'm a "professional" traveler if you will. From college in New York and then living in Florida and coming home to Reno, I've done my fair share of flying. This is what I've witnessed over the years that makes Southwest such a niche airline, and what truly makes them so LUVable. Continue reading "Uncomfortable: Flying – 3 Reasons Why Southwest Airlines Gets All the LUV"
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The majority of us have fears about public speaking, some, more irrational than others. But for many of us, public speaking is right up there with heights and creepy crawly things. I am NOT a professional speaker, although one day I could be (practice makes better), and I was beyond nervous before my TEDx talk. First and foremost, I must say, TEDxUniversityofNevada was an amazing event to be a part of, but it was an even more incredible event to learn from. Continue reading "Uncomfortable: Public Speaking – 5 Tips so You Can Say that You #nailedit"