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This material has a high-end look and is extremely durable, making it an exceptional choice for interior or exterior use. You can direct print, apply vinyl laminate or even layer with acrylic on this material. Our dibond composite aluminum is used frequently for wayfinding signs and outdoor signs.
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Lightweight and practical, dye sublimated fabric is inexpensive to ship and easy to handle and gives sign shops and graphic providers an alternative to heavier, traditional signage. Our printer dyes fabric directly so the fabric retains its drape and soft feel while achieving bright, vivid imagery. The dye-sublimation process works well with most polyester based fabrics that contain at least 80% polyester such as heavy knits, stretch knits, poplins, sheers, meshes, flag fabrics, poly silks, poly linens, canvases and more. Partner our dye sublimated prints with a silicon edge frame, light box or backlit frame for the perfect solution for any event.
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Yeah, we get it; operating a business in the 21st century means you must have a social media presence, and a website, which implies old school marketing techniques are irrelevant in the digital age. That's a wrong assumption. If you don't have traditional brochures, flyers, and other old-school print media – your business will suffer. Our vast database of promotional products will ensure that your business remains effective with the right marketing materials.
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Ideal for indoor and outdoor applications, it is made from coated Mesh or solid Vinyl banner material. Advertising and promotion has never been easier. For example, new construction projects, new home sales, special events, golf courses, resorts, whatever your message is – now it can be custom printed on fence screen fabric. We can provide mesh or vinyl fencing graphics to any length and height desired. Our superior material looks great and last for years. This is a popular and simple cost-effective way to promote new projects or restore life to old, drab fences.
Out of the Box
Do you have a creative project or idea that is not listed above? Let us know! We strive to always provide you with the best solution for your project. Some of our OTB projects include a giant 40-foot UFO, a styrofoam toilet, spacemen, custom TV displays, LED displays and so much more. We are here to provide you the best creative solution.
Photographic Prints
This process is used for a wide variety of large format media including; backlist, posters and roll up displays. The process is revolutionary, which is why Museums, Libraries, Banks and Retailers choose Digital Imaging over ink jet prints. Major retailers set themselves apart with the quality provided by this type of "printing." Apple, AT&T and others use Digital Imaging throughout their stores. Incidentally, since the process used in Digital Photographic printing is so fast – the cost of printing is almost the same compared to traditional methods.
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Your display reflects your business. RedSmith Graphic Solutions brings your brand and message to life. Whether your display is a custom space for trade shows, or a simple, small, roll-up display designed for your sales team – we test everything we build before it ships to ensure your trade show experience is smooth and hassle free. We have been matching our client's needs with stunning display booths for over two decades. Our high-quality graphics, signage, and accessories stand out from your competition, and are unbelievably durable giving them both high ROI and longevity.
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Fleet and Commercial Vehicles demand strong, long lasting graphics professionally installed by a team that you can trust. Whether you are just starting out or have a larger fleet; getting the word out is important. Your vehicle is a graphic representation of your business; whether you like it or not, dirty white trucks do not impress would be customers. Incidentally, we can wrap almost anything. From long-lasting car wraps to columns to buildings, let us help you take that blank space and make it a lasting impression.


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Bulging disc pain is most often found in the lumbar (lower) region of the spine. Although a disc in the cervical (upper) or thoracic (middle) regions can certainly begin to bulge beyond its normal perimeters, the lower back is especially susceptible because of the large amount of weight the lower back is forced to support.
Bulging disc pain, also called slipped disc pain, is actually an extremely common condition. In fact, many people probably have a bulging disc without knowing it. This is because the bulge itself is not the cause of pain. Rather, when the protruding disc comes into contact with spinal nerves, these nerves become pinched, constricted, or trapped and send pain signals to receptors in the brain. And, since a bulging disc is located so close to the nerve highways of the body, disc pain can easily travel to the arms, torso, pelvis, or legs.
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is one of the leading causes of bulging disc pain. DDD is a progressive weakening of the intervertebral discs that occurs as we age. It is completely normal for our discs to deteriorate over the years, but there are several steps you can take to maintain a healthier back, which might help to prevent back disc pain.
- Sleep on a comfortable mattress and try to sleep on your side—this will give your back extra support and will help to reduce inadvertent spine curvature.
- Always make sure that you stretch or warm-up before you exercise.
- Quit smoking—smoking reduces overall circulation, especially to the area of the lower spine. Decreased circulation increases the risk of injury and inhibits your body's ability to heal itself.
- Eat healthy foods in appropriate amounts—extra body weight only adds to the overall load that your spine must support. Shedding a few pounds could reduce your chance of disc pain. Good nutrition also can encourage healing.
Many people maintain extremely healthy lifestyles and, due to age, gender, or genetic predisposition, still develop back and neck problems. When these patients experience bulging disc pain, they may consider spine surgery. If you feel you need surgery to remove your bulging disc, consider the minimally invasive outpatient alternatives at Laser Spine Institute. Through a small incision, our surgeons can remove bits of bulging disc material and other tissue that is impinging on your spinal nerves, thus removing the source of your pain. Contact us today for more information about the causes of bulging disc pain or herniated disc pain, and for a review of your MRI or CT scan.

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Donated Items and Drives
Thousands of women every year find security, respite and a sense of normalcy in some of our most basic services. We rely on the generosity of individuals, companies and organizations to provide clothing, toiletries and other essential items. You can help us in two ways:
Donate Items
Important In-Kind Donation News
Meeting the emergency needs of our guests is a top priority for Rosie's Place and we couldn't do it without you! Currently we are only accepting the following items:
· Coats: Parkas, winter jackets, hoodies
· Hats, scarves, mittens/gloves
· Yoga pants
· New t-shirts
· Jeans and sweatpants
· New slippers and bathrobes
· New underwear and socks
· New and gently used bras
· New full and travel-size toiletries
· Maxi Pads
· New and gently-used towels
· Non-perishable food
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· Regular sized mugs
Drop-off times: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Looking for a volunteer opportunity but can't make it into Rosie's Place? Plan a drive for much-needed items with your family, friends, coworkers, school group or organization. Get started today!
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Being a country with a rich cultural heritage, Sri Lanka's tours mainly comprise of various pilgrimages to cultural and historical sites. These journeys are always enjoyable, but some of the more arduous treks may only appeal to more hardcore adventurers. The most sought-after pilgrimage by both locals and foreigners is the trek to Adam's Peak, which can be completed within two days via three different routes with varying levels of difficulty – at the top you'll find the shape of a footprint which has significance in nearly all of the religions practiced in the country. If you're up for an epic journey that includes walking through the Kumana wilderness, join the pilgrims of the Pada Yatra instead – this multicultural pilgrimage typically takes two months or more (barefoot!), beginning in Jaffna at the northern tip of the island and ending in Kataragama in southern Sri Lanka.
Adam's Peak
Adam's Peak or commonly known as the Siri Pada is one of the most popular pilgrim sites in Sri Lanka. Its popularity extends to all communities regardless of religion and is also well-known for its scenic topography. The mountain towers over a height of 2,423 metres and has the shape of a footprint at the zenith, whose significance has touched the lore of almost all religions practiced in the country. Even if you aren't a believer, the journey and the awe inspiring view upon reaching the top, especially the sun rise, is something that should not be missed. There are six routes in total, though only three are used, from which a trekker or pilgrim can reach the Adam's Peak. The Hatton route is the most preferred and said to be the easiest. Another route that is commonly used is the Ratnapura-Palabaddala road, known as the Raja Mawatha, the king's road, which is believed to have been used since the ages of the kings. However, if one loves a challenge: the Kuruwitta-Erathna road, which is hardly used will provide a sufficient trial.
Pada Yatra
Pada Yatra is a preamble to the Kataragama festival where pilgrims travel on foot from Jaffna, the northern tip of the island to Kataragama, the southern coast. Traditionally the starting point of this pilgrimage is the Nallur Kovil in Jaffna, and devotees may take several months to reach their intended destination, travelling through the Kumana National Park on foot as well. It is an arduous journey and pilgrims depend on the hospitality of strangers, accepting alms, walking barefoot and sleeping in temples or under the open sky. If you are looking for an adventure that is of a completely different nature along with some spiritual enlightenment, then Pada Yatra will undoubtedly give a fine dose of both.
Mihintale is a revered site among the Buddhists of Sri Lana as it is beleived that this is the place where Mahinda Thero first encountered King Devanampiyatissa, which led to the establishment of Buddhism in Sri Lanka. Son of King Asoka of India, Mahinda Thero has first called out to the king as he chased after a deer from the mountain of Mihintale and as such it is now a place that is worshiped and visited by many due to its religious as well as archaeological significance. An ancient hospital with a medical bathtub is located at the foothills on the other side of the steps of the mountain and there are 1,840 stone steps that lead to the apex. The climb gets trickier towards the Aradhana Gala, reputed as the exact spot where Mahinda Thero has called out to the king. Decorated with numerous carvings the Kantaka Chetiya is a circular stupa at the end of the first set of steps. There are significant sites to encounter during the climb, such as the refectory with inscriptions on rocks, the Ambasthala Dagaba where King Devanpitaissa and Mahinda Thero met the cave of Mahinda Thero (said to be the place where the Thero has resided) the Maha Stupa and the Kaludiya Pokuna, a pond.
Nagadeepa also known as Nainathivu is located off the coast of the Jaffna peninsula and is regarded as in islet that is significant for both, Buddhists and Hindus. The famed Nagapooshani Amman Kovil, Nagadeepa Temple and Naha CVihara are some of the religious sites that are visited by pilgrims who travel to the islet. Believed to have been mentioned in the ancient literature of Tamil Nadu, this islet has pilgrims and visitors year around. According to folklore the island was under the Nagas and the 'Nagadeepa Purana Viharaya,' was built as a tribute to Lord Buddha by a Naga King.
In Hambantota district the Sithulpauwa Raja Maha Viharaya is a site of religious importance to Buddhists. Roughly translated as the 'hill of the quiet mind' the viharaya was a full fledged monastery where Buddhist monks learned and preached. The temple is located atop a rock (400ft high), hence one must climb a flight of stairs to get to the summit where the brilliance of the dagoba, rock caves and the view can be witnessed. The main temple has wall paintings from the 2nd Century and inscriptions. The temple's surrounding is a natural habitat for wildlife, hence spotting a deer, a boar, sometimes even an elephant, is a possibility. The temple is within easy distance of the Yala National Park and could be visited at the same time.


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Public (ROCK) Choir
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Sing Bend is calling on Central Oregonians – shy or bold -- talented or terrible - to celebrate and share in the awesomeness of singing with our Public (Rock) Choir. The group is designed to provide a fun, non-threatening environment, so people of all skill levels can participate. It's not about being a great singer, it's about joining our collective voices and singing our faces off because it feels good and it's good for you! At the Public Choir you can be part of a group music experience without feeling self-conscious or worried about who can hear you and who's watching. So many people miss the opportunity to experience the power of singing because it seems too scary to put yourself out there or they feel like they don't know what to do. We want everyone to have the chance to feel amazing doing something they might not have the courage to do alone and be part of creating and fully experiencing your favorite music. While the group is called a "Choir," there won't be any hymns or church music involved. Public (Rock) Choir sings songs from popular artists heard on the radio, both current and classic. We sing big songs with lots of voices and harmonies so everyone can find their voice inside the music. If you can talk, you can sing! Come try it out. First time free.
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The 5 best Apple AirPods alternatives for Android, Windows, and iOS devices
Apple shook things up when it announced that newer iPhones would no longer sport the 3.5mm headphone jack – a design decision that still remains controversial – but the Cupertino, California-based company's reasoning is sound (if not a few years ahead of the curve). Wireless is the way forward, and more and more people are trading their wired earbuds for ones that ditch tangle-prone cables.
The popular Apple AirPods – while still perhaps the best pick for iOS users – aren't the only game in town, though: Plenty of other tech makers are offering their own great (and truly wireless) earbuds for Android, iOS, and Windows devices. If you're looking to buy a pair of high-end wireless headphones, then we've rounded up five of the best AirPod alternatives on the market today, including some of our favorites.
Jabra Elite Active 65t true wireless sport earbuds — $184
Another one of our favorites (and a cheaper AirPods alternative than the pricey MW07) are the Jabra Elite Active 65t in-ear headphones, which we named the best true wireless earbuds in our review roundup.
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Sometimes you want to put on some music to drown out the world around you, but other times, you want to jam out while still remaining aware of your surroundings – such as when biking or jogging down the street, for example.
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Jabra Elite Sport true wireless fitness earbuds — $161
Another AirPods alternative from Jabra is the Elite Sport. These true wireless earbuds are even more fitness-focused than the Active 65t (and certainly more so than the AirPods): Along with being entirely sweat-proof and waterproof at shallow depths for up to 30 minutes, the Elite Sport in-ear headphones boast a heart rate monitor and can track your activities via the Jabra Sport Life app.
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The Jabra Elite Sport in-ear headphones are slightly cheaper than the other Apple AirPods alternatives on our list, coming right around the same price as AirPods on Amazon.
Master & Dynamic MW07 true wireless earbuds — $300
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Like the Siri connectivity of the Apple AirPods, the MW07 features a built-in mic that allows you to interact with your connected smartphone via voice commands. The Master & Dynamic Bluetooth headphones are also compatible with both Siri and Google Voice, making them a great option for both Apple and Android users.
The steel-and-tortoiseshell Master & Dynamic MW07 true wireless earbuds are pretty expensive, but if you're looking for the best-sounding and most attractive Apple AirPods alternative out there, this is the one.
Sennheiser Momentum true wireless earbuds — $300
Sennheiser is a brand that needs little introduction, so it should come as no surprise that this maker also offers one of the best-made and best-sounding pairs of Apple AirPod alternatives that money can buy. The Momentum delivers more than just the superb sound you'd expect from Sennheiser, however.
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The Sennheiser Momentum true wireless earbuds deliver build and sound quality that are on par with the Master & Dynamic MW07, and a similar price tag to match, coming at $300 from Amazon and Best Buy. For audiophiles looking for the best-sounding Apple AirPods alternative, though, they're worth every penny.
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It is 50 years since the mainstream adoption of the shift dress, from 1965 to now. To celebrate we are inviting everyone to collaborate and email us your photographs of your favourite shift dress that you, your family or friends have worn and tell us why it is your favourite.
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text: John 'Sparks Napoli' Makatise is a 34-year-old artist/film maker living in Jeppestown. Glitch is his newest film; commissioned by the Centre and made in collaboration with other Jeppestown based artists, Bongamenzi Gumede, Prince Titebe, Jabulani Khwela, Siphesihle Muhwanazi, Sphiwe Makatise, Physical Mazibuko. It features actor Molebogeng Phiri. Glitch was co-directed by co-curator of Season 1, Khayelihle Dominique Gumede and co-edited by Noah Cohen.


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John R. "Jack" Lemen
1931 - 2018
Mass of Christian Burial
Obituary of John Lemen
Dansville- John "Jack" Richard Lemen age 86, passed away Monday afternoon, March 26, 2018 at the Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Morris following a long illness.
He was born in Dansville on May 7, 1931, a son of the late William Shelley and Florentine (Everman) Lemen. He was also predeceased by his twin sister Jane Ann Lemen, his other sister, Dorothy Rowe, his brothers, Frederick, Walter, and Theodore Lemen.
Jack Served honorably in the U.S. Army, he was stationed in California during the Korean Conflict.
Surviving Jack are his siblings, William (Margaret) Lemen, Lois Sanford, Mary Kay Lemen, sister-in-law, Mary Margaret (Peg) Lemen, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday April 2, at 11:00 am at St. Mary's Church in Dansville. Interment to follow with full military honors in Holy Cross Cemetery, Dansville. Arrangements are by the Hindle Funeral Home, Inc., 271 Main St. Dansville. Online remembrances may be left at HindleFuneralHome.com.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials the Hornell Humane Society 7649 Industrial Park Rd, Hornell, NY 14843, Livingston County Hospice 2 Livingston County Campus Mt. Morris, NY 14510
271 Main Street
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Top 10 UK Rappers And Grime Artists To Look Out For In 2018From Skepta's Mercury win to the rise of afrobeats to Drake remixing a teenage rapper from Streatham, it has been a massive year for UK MCs and producers. One clarification for Extremely having a better proportion of all-female acts (6 percent) than blended-gender groups (3 p.c) is that most acts are DJs — that means there are fewer group acts total at Ultra than different festivals. Extra mainstream festivals like Firefly and Lollapalooza nonetheless had a big gender imbalance, but the gap was smaller. EDM is notorious for being one among music's largest boy's membership , with ladies making up just eleven percent of artists at digital music festivals in 2015.
Instead, acts similar to Tinchy Stryder , Tinie Tempah , N-Dubz and Chip have been signed to major labels and their conventional sound tweaked to fit a pop sensibility. For a very long time the UK rap scene was considered the little brother of the US rap. Grime music and the UK storage give British rap their own identification separate from American rap.
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Dynamite, released in 2005 is the newest providing from Jamiroquai and reached #three in the UK and went one place increased a #2 within the US. The album options a variety of types, from digital to disco, home and acoustic. That's why it's the right time to concentrate on British rap, and in particular, thirteen of the unbelievable rap albums Britain has given us thus far this 12 months throughout quite a few scenes and genres. With their unique perspective and method to more lure-influenced sounds, nobody within the UK is doing what these guys are doing quite as well as they are.
Wiley's Treddin' on Skinny Ice was a cornerstone of the genre, and one-time buddy Dizzee Rascal won a Mercury Music Prize for his debut Boy in da Corner From then on, grime artists were the only rappers for interested record labels, and UK Hip-Hop's buzz got here to a halt. Highway rap (also referred to as UK Rap and British gangsta rap) is a genre of music that got here to a fore as a backlash in opposition to the perceived commercialisation of grime in the late 2000s in London. London drill is a subgenre of drill music and street rap that originated in Brixton, South London in the early-mid 2010s.
Most of us obtain music for our smartphones on-line or watch music movies at no cost on YouTube. The key labels have the cash and the advertising machine to get their artists to the market. Writing songs that appeal to more than one model of music significantly increases R.M.P a fan base. More and more we are seeing Pop artists writing songs for his or her fans over EDM music. This places their music in front of potential new fans that perhaps weren't listeners before. We owe a lot of our success to our dedicated fans, and to the many gifted individuals who give their time to keep our music alive and our channels growing.
Having his tracks performed on radio stations comparable to BBC 1Xtra, Mist is strolling head first towards success. Creating music that conveys effortless simplicity, Carner is thought for his introspective bars riddled with personal tales close to his heart. He describes his sound as Afroswing" suggesting that there is at all times an afrobeats vibe to his music however it could swing between RnB, grime and reggae. Giving himself excessive versatility, a lot of Kojo Funds' music has hidden, darker meanings which show us the grit of the place he grew up, masked by an upbeat sound.
Wiley's Treddin' on Skinny Ice was a cornerstone of the genre, and one-time friend Dizzee Rascal received a Mercury Music Prize for his debut Boy in da Nook From then on, grime artists had been the only rappers for interested file labels, and UK Hip-Hop's buzz got here to a halt. Road rap (also called UK Rap and British gangsta rap) is a style of music that came to a fore as a backlash in opposition to the perceived commercialisation of grime in the late 2000s in London. London drill is a subgenre of drill music and highway rap that originated in Brixton, South London within the early-mid 2010s.


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2011.07.22 - Bai Bang "Livin' My Dream"
Bai Bang, one of the most powerful rock acts from Sweden - features four talented and dynamic rockers in the line-up: Diddi Kastenholt (vocals), Pelle Eliaz (Lead Guitar), Joacim Sandin (Bass) and Johnny Benson (Drums).
Since the band has started in the late 80's, Bai Bang have spent a lot of time together on their tours all over Europe, die USA, Canada, Japan – including the famous Whisky a Go-Go and the Cat Club in Los Angeles twice each. The Swedes shared the stage with bands such as L.A. Guns, Thin Lizzy, Wishbone Ash, Ratt, Dio, Mötley Crüe, Pretty Maids, Saxon, Axel Rudi Pell and played at festivals such as Sweden Rock, Wacken and Rocklahoma.
The last album "Are You Ready" was released in 2009 and nominated for the best sleaze/glam album in at the Swedish Metal Awards and voted as "The Best all round party anthem album of the year" in the Australian magazine The Rockpit.
22nd 2011 sees the release of the band's new and seventh album in total "Livin' My Dream". This release was recorded in Sunshine Explosion studios in Helsingborg, Sweden during the years 2010 & 2011, produced by Pontus Assarsson and mastered by Martin Kronlund; drums were recorded by Jens Lundgren at Titan Studios, Sweden
Now Bai Bang play the music in the best traditions of Bon Jovi and Wig Wam, you can hear it in the samples of three brand new tracks in our player below.
1. We're United
2. Livin' My Dream
3. Come On
4. Rock On
5. Stay
6. Gonna Have It All
7. Tonight
8. Rock It
9. Die For You
10. Put On Her Dress


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How to determine the date of production/manufacture or age of BARD® HVAC Systems.
The date of production/manufacture or age of BARD® HVAC equipment can be determined from the serial number located on the data plate.
Parent Company: UTC Climate Controls subsidiary of ICP
Example serial number styles/formats found:
Style 1: 000F950926066-1
Style 2: 123DA45678
Style 3: 28193MT
Style 4: 36284 M83
Style 5: 940128116
Style 1: 000F950926066-1
Description: Style 1: Fifteen (15) character Serial number (includes dash (-)), that begins with three (3) numerical digits followed by a letter and nine (9) numerical digits a dash (1) and ends with one (1) numerical digits.
The month of manufacture is the 4th letter digit.
The year of manufacture is the 5th & 6th numerical digits.
Style 2: 123DA45678
Description: Ten (10) character Serial number that begins with three (3) numerical digits followed by two (2) letter digits and ends with five (5) numerical digits. This style serial number was used during a transition period in April and Many 1980 only.
Month of manufacture is 4th letter digit of the serial number. (See chart below).
Year of manufacture is the5th letter digit of the serial number. (See chart below).
Style 3: 28193MT
Description: Seven (7) digit serial number that begins with five (5) numerical digits and ends with two (2) letter digits.
Month of manufacture is the 6th letter digit. (See Chart Below).
Year of manufacture is the 7th letter digit. (See Chart Below).
Style 4: 36284 M83
Description: Eight digit (does not include space) serial number that begins with five (5) numerical digits followed by one (1) letter digit and ends with two (2) numerical digits.
Month of manufacture is 6th letter digit. (See chart below).
Year of manufacture is 7th & 8th numerical digits.
Style 5: 940128116
Description: Nine digit all numerical serial number.
Year of manufacture is 1st & 2nd numerical digits combined.
Page last updated: 13 April 2016
Bard Manufacturing Company, Inc.
1914 Randolph Drive
Bryan, Ohio 43506
(419) 636-1194
1914 Randolph Drive
Bryan, Ohio 43506
(419) 636-1194
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It is the most recent growth in the satellite TV sector developed to supply an option to paid month-to-month TV solutions. Do not belittle this tiny application as it is the creation of several of the leading software program programmers worldwide. At a price of much less compared to $49.99, you reach view web satellite TV from office or home promptly and also quickly.
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Holidaymakers have recognised the appeal of the Florida Panhandle for decades. Now, the region's industrial sector is proving its worth too
The European CEO awards 2018 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors. View the winners here or browse the supplement in your browser or on your mobile device.


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Dear Editor:On Christmas night I thought I could keep up with my grandkids - and found that they are far more agile than me! I ended up with a broken finger. On Sunday, I went to the Downey Regional Medical Center emergency room only to find the waiting room overflowing to the parking lot and people saying they had been waiting for hours. I left and went to Lakewood Regional Medical Center, and yes, they were busy too, but people were in and out quickly and were treated courteously and professionally. I myself had x-rays, saw the doctor, had a cast put on and all within two hours! Pretty good for a holiday weekend. Everyone from the front desk, triage check-in, nurse, x-ray technician and nurse practitioner were all great. Downey Community used to be good, but for the last 20 years or there about, it has gone downhill. I only pray that if there is ever anything seriously wrong with me that the EMTs won't take me there. Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital or Lakewood Regional Medical Center please! Too bad that our local hospital can't seem to get its act together. -- Maggie Allen, Downey
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Joshua 20 months oldJoshua figured out how to put olives on his fingers
Climbing under the bar stools has become a new hobby.
He loves to ride his scooter
Joshua 21 months old
Joshua is obsessed with cars. It is rare to find him without cars in his hands.
Joshua was feeling really sick this day.
He loves to listen to Music and the Spoken Word on Sunday mornings.
Joshua with grandpa Bartlett and mom
Joshua 22 months old
Joshua likes to put things down his shirt.
He loves to sit with his feet crossed and his fingers intertwined.
He also loves to sit in the baby bouncer seat.
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The CHS-FR4 VIP gear bag is a durable soft-sided gear bag that features four separate compartments perfect for safely transporting the Freedom Par Quad-4, Freedom Par Tri-6 or Freedom Par Hex-4 – four at a time. Removable dividers and padding make the CHS-FR4 versatile enough to transform into a perfect gear bag to protect other fixtures and gear as well. Convenient side pockets allow you to carry cables, clamps and other handy accessories.
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- Save time during setup and teardown with easy access to each compartment
- Size : (internal) : 11 x 10.5 x 7.2 in (279 x 267 x 183 mm)
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Believe me, this is one of the 22 excuses (ooh, I'm sorry, I mean "concerns") that I hear from ladies like you and me all the time! (You can read about the other 21 in my upcoming book, Move Your Assets: From the Chair, Not the Bank!)
No, I cannot take the credit for this body (right).
That is my friend, Jen, and my claim to fame is that I've been friends with her for more than 20 years!
We met when I was 26 and Jen was 16; we both worked at the Fitness Connection in Happauge, Long Island, but we we were both NOT the epitome of fitness back then.
In fact, until very recently, this is how I always knew Jen (below left).
As my dad, Manny (alias the "man ee ac"), used to say, "You know, that red-headed friend of yours is very attractive and not so petite!"
LOL, those of you who know Manny know that his "filter" never worked properly and he tells it like it is. (He loves pointing out to women, "Hey, I see you got breast implants put in." DUH…as if they didn't know!)
Anyway, much more about Manny, and his ability not to get smacked in the face after 85 years, in my book as well, but now back to Jen!
So when she was in her mid 30s and living in Atlanta with two sons (both C-sections, mind you,) a job as an office manager of Loganville Dialysis, and an awesome husband, Jamie, who runs his own CPA firm, Jen decided to get in the best shape of her life.
Unbeknownst to me, she decided to compete in a Figure Competitor SNBF competition! I had no idea that my little "Jenni$#%@" (we have cute "pet names" for each other) had made such an awesome commitment and with so many other responsibilities.
What an inspiration to us all, right? Unfortunately, Jen did not win the competition…but here's what she had to say about it:
"I know a whole new side of me. I may not have won a trophy, but I won a new passion for discipline and determination. I won self confidence. I won being in the best shape of my life at 36 years old and 2 C-sections later. To me, my trophy is the way I look and feel about myself."
No, I don't expect that you all want to aspire to THIS level of fitness, but Jen is a great inspiration to all of us ladies who think that (1) getting your body back is impossible after having kids and (2) your life is too busy and crazy to get in awesome shape!
Make a commitment to yourself and start moving your assets now, even just by deciding not to use a drive thru today!
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Less than three months into Donald Trump's presidency, and already the Republicans have given up on their #1 promise. Repealing Obamacare was what you could count on almost any Republican to say at almost any campaign event.
They won a majority in the House of Representatives in 2010 campaigning on repealing Obamacare. They won the Senate in 2014 campaigning on repealing Obamacare. And in 2016, Donald Trump won the presidency on a campaign of selling himself as a strong leader who would dispense with the niceties of the weak Republican establishment.
Each time the Republicans failed to repeal Obamacare under Obama's presidency, simple-minded pundits like Sean Hannity argued the GOP "establishment" was feekless. Republicans voted multiple times to repeal Obamacare, but the Democratic Senate never took it to a vote, in which they would have defeated.
When they were a minority in Senate, Senator Ted Cruz said they could stop Obamacare by forcing a government shutdown if Obama had the audacity to implement the bill. Obama wouldn't stop his namesake bill just because Republicans were getting bad press for shutting down the government.
Come 2016, Trump portrayed the rest of the Republican candidates as "little", "low energy", "lyin'", "cucks." He would rattle his saber and throw his pacifier, and things would get done. Don't ask him for details–he's a manager, not a nerd.
Now we see what that policy looks like in practice. It amounts to him making no case for healthcare, making threats to conservatives representatives that conservative reps don't take seriously, and then folding after a few weeks after having outsourced everything to Paul Ryan.
The Koch Brothers and the conservatives activist groups opposed Trump's bill and threatened to pull money from reps who voted for it. The… …establishment? (Trump slammed the Koch's as rich establishmentarians)… defeated the… …people? (Trump is called "populist"… but Ryan is the leader of the "establishment"…).
Here's Trump friend and publisher of Newsmax Chris Rundy defending Trump and blaming Ryan:
"I think Paul Ryan did a major disservice to President Trump, I think the president was extremely courageous in taking on health care and trusted others to come through with a program he could sign off on."
If you take the time to think, Rundy's excuse is actually an admission that Trump has no leadership skills. He "trusted others to come through." In other words: He didn't take the responsibility for getting a healthcare bill passed.
True enough, the only thing he knows about healthcare is "we're going to get rid of the lines around the states" (a concept this bill didn't include), "we're going to insure everyone" (contradictory to repealing Obamacare), and "we aren't going to have people dying in the streets" (also contradictory, unless you take it literally, in which case people weren't "dying in the streets" before or after Obamacare).
So he needed someone with half an idea about healthcare to write the bill, but a strong leader could have taken up the cause of defending the bill after it was written. Although Obama did have concrete ideas about healthcare, he certainly didn't know enough to write the hundreds of pages of his healthcare bill, but he sure defended it and made a case for why he thought it was a good bill and why other Democrats who agreed with his ideology should get on board with his bill. He and his fellow Democrats took months to negotiate, to iron out differences, and get it passed. They cared about getting it done for themselves and their vision of the country.
The Republicans just wanted to get something passed in a few weeks and didn't care about the details. Trump, being the president and all, is a major part of that process and responsible for it, even if he and his supporters don't want him to be held to the accountability of the president.


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The fortunes of nonprofits have changed drastically. Just like many individuals, nonprofits are feeling the crunch of the economic downturn. We predicted last year that nonprofits would find themselves on the frontlines of cutbacks and reduced spending.
Sadly, the economic restraints have become a grim reality.
Most philanthropists are for the first time watching their donation dollars. Since they, too, are governed by the economy and by the continued fall of the stock market, their contributions are less. This affects most nonprofits that depend on grants and donations.
Here at the Costa Mesa Senior Center, a nonprofit funded by community donations, grants and a grant from the city of Costa Mesa, we struggle to make ends meet.


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Building Blocks
Raising our community one story at a time.
Are you ready for a capital campaign? Part 1
July 29, 2016
When the phone rings and I hear the potential client say "capital campaign", our conversation begins with evaluating the organization's readiness.
Are you ready for a capital campaign? Your organization may have reached capacity. You may need to take your work to the next level. You might need to relocate to reduce expenses or better serve clients. But are you truly ready for a capital campaign?
Capital campaigns are public image makers…or breakers. Nonprofits cannot afford to run a campaign and not be successful at its end. A capital campaign is a time to fulfil those unmet needs for your organization and achieve vision but it's also a critical time to gain donor respect, loyalty and investment.
For many organizations capital campaigns are once in a lifetime occurrences and you want to be sure you get it right. The first step to readiness is taking the time and allocating the resources needed to plan for a campaign.
In the last year or so we've worked with clients such as the Austin Parks Foundation, AGE of Central Texas, Big Brothers Big Sisters, KIPP Austin Public Schools, and the Mexic-Arte Museum to get them ready for various capital campaigns. They all came to us in different stages of their planning and we jumped right in with them. Our team is known for meeting our clients where they're at and providing customized consulting to meet their needs. Each client we engage with is special and has a unique culture. That is what keeps it fun and exciting for me. Each campaign is so different than the last and with that comes varied approaches to ensuring readiness and planning the campaign.
In two of the above cases we conducted a traditional feasibility study. I highly recommend a feasibility study if your organization has never had a campaign before or its last campaign was many years ago. Feasibility studies test your case for support, the scope of the campaign, and your potential donors' reaction to the vision and likeliness to support it philanthropically. A good feasibility study results in a campaign plan that is both favored by the potential donor community and achievable.
In other cases the clients' timeline didn't allow for a 3-4 month feasibility study in advance of their campaign. We engaged with them in a campaign planning project where we quickly identified areas needing attention while the campaign was already underway. We went straight to training and equipping volunteers for fundraising. Without the broad knowledge gained from a feasibility study, we hit some bumps along the way and needed to be flexible and responsive as the campaign plan unfolded but in partnership with their strong development staff we were able to plan and support the execution of their successful fundraising efforts.
In the last case, the development director reached out to us very early in the organization's campaign planning process. This allowed us to work together on a long term readiness plan beginning with board development . A strong and committed board is key to a successful campaign. Our team made recommendations to strengthen board structure, composition, and operations with special attention to preparing the volunteers to assist with and oversee fundraising and soon a major capital campaign.
There are many ways we can support your campaign planning and ensure you are truly ready for a capital campaign…a wildly successful one at that! Stay tuned for Are you ready for a capital campaign? Part 2.
Mollie Butler, Founder


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