text:
Vada Pav is one of the popular snack of Maharashtra. Vada is spicy potato mix deep fried in gram flour batter while Pav is also known as dinner roles. Vada Pav is served with a hot and spicy chutney. I still remember we use to get the best Vada Pavs back in Nasik outside circle theater. Whenever we use to go there my brother would get me one. They used to be so yummy and filling.
So here goes the recipe for Vada Pav. Hope you all enjoy it.
For Vada
- 3 medium boiled and mashed potatoes.
- 1 medium sized onion finely chopped.
- 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped.
- 2 green chilies finely chopped.
- 3 tbsp of coriander leaves finely chopped.
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice.
- 1/2 tsp of cumin seed.
- 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder.
- Oil for frying
- Salt according to taste.
Batter for dipping Vada
- 1 cup gram flour.
- water as needed.
- A pinch each of turmeric and chili powder.
- Salt according to taste.
For red chutney
- 2 tsp of chili powder.
- 1/4 cup each of roasted sesame seeds, groundnut and desiccated coconut powder.
- 3 cloves minced of garlic.
- 2 green chilies minced.
- 1 tsp cumin powder.
- a pinch of asafoetida.
- Salt according to taste.
- A tsp oil.
Heat oil in skillet fry minced garlic and chilies till light brown and switch of the flame.Then add in chili, salt and cumin powdered and asafoetida saute well.Then add in powder sesame, ground nut and desiccated coconut and mix well. Red chutney is ready store in air tight container.
Method for making Vadas
Heat oil in a skillet and add in cumin seeds and fry them till they splutter. Once the cumin seeds start spluttering add in finely chopped onions and saute till they turn pink. Then add in finely chopped garlic and chilies and saute them too. Fry them till they turn light brown then add in turmeric powder and salt. Switch off the flame and add in the potatoes, lemon juice and coriander leaves mix well and divide the mixture in medium sized vada and keep them aside.
Now lets make the batter for dipping this vada . In vessel add all the ingredients for batter and make a thick batter.Dip the vada in this batter and deep fry them in hot oil till they turn crispy.
Place these vada inside dinner role/pav with the red chutney and serve hot with fried green chilies.
Note:- For the recipe of Pav please follow my Pav Bhaji post.


text:
I'm Sick of being trapped inside a system where I can't get ahead.
I'm always working, but still behind.
They say Money is the root of evil but it affects our quality of Life…
I'm always outside looking in at the Life of my dreams….
Watching people of privledge prosper effortlessly.
Me I have to split myself in 3 to study, work, and try to live my dreams.
When am I free to pursue my passions??
They say you cannot Buy Happiness….
So I guess I should learn to be content with Living from Hand to Mouth
every day of every week of every month.
Don't get me wrong, I am Thankful for everything I have.
I see people in far worse circumstances every day.
Thankful I am, but content? Not at all.
With Spiritual eyes, I see where I am supposed to be.
I can't Accept Work, Struggle, Repeat as the theme of my saga.
There's More to Life and I deserve it.
So aggressively I will work, study, Move, shift, and shake my Plans into action
As I Pray, Trust, and Believe there is More to this Life.

subset: commoncrawl


text: About History Leadership Counties Events Contact Federation Forms Member Benefits Alfa Farmers Membership Application Sign up for custom emails to get news' recipes' and more! Join us & save on the things you use everyday. Crosspoint Cafe Categorized in: Dining & Entertainment 10% Off Any Drink or Food Order 1710 Dallas Avenue Selma, AL 36701 (334) 375-7616 Learn more Not an Alfa Member? Go Need to Renew Your Membership? Go


text:
Ryan and Megan
June 29, 2009
Ryan and Megan were so relaxed the whole day. I loved the simplistic approach to their wedding. They had beautiful simplistic flowers that added an amazing touch to the ceremony and Megan's dress was so delicate and beautiful! Then to top it all of they were relaxed and fun loving… what a great day! Check out some highlights from the day:
This is Megan's little nephew, he was so sweet and quiet the whole time! He just walked around with his books looking for anyone to read him a story!
Daddy giving away his little girl.
I love this shot of them kneeling and the beauty of the whole church
Having fun (I promise he did not hit Megan, but it sure made for a really funny shot)!
beautiful bride!
So tender with her dad.
Ryan and Megan, it was a privilege to be a part of your amazing day!! Thank you so much for being such an amazing couple!
Loran and Sarah get Hitched!
January 12, 2009
Loran and Sarah had such a wonderful emotion filled sweet wedding! Granted I am pregnant and so I cry alot:) But I really did have major tears watching Loran stare at Sarah as she came down the Isle! They are clearly so in love with eachother and God that it made for a love filled day!
Just to start off on a funny note: here is one of my really good friends Leslie who is 2 days apart from me in due date as we show off our bellies! Leslie referred Sarah to me!
To all you mommas out there you know how off balance you are at this stage of third trimester so thank you to Erin with Erin McFarland Photography for helping me shoot! You are so talented!!! And to Christine:) Thanks girls! I couldn't have done it with out you!
Ok without further a due :
In true getting ready fashion, getting deodorized!!
Isn't she stunning!
Oh I just wanted to squeeze her!
Isn't his face priceless!! Oh and his smile never let up the whole time!
I love this moment during the ceremony! There was a song playing and Lauren leaned in and whispered only something for his bride, her face tells it all…
Yeah married!!!
Ok really could the ring bearer be ANY cuter! And eating a lemon… I love kids, they are so funny!
So we went out to the golf course to take pics and my rebellion kicks in and I ask them to all pile on and drive wildly:) They are headed right toward me here and laughing as they are saying "don't kill the pregnant lady"!!
More Mayhem from the group: I know they are in motion and a little out of focus, but so stinking funny!
The boys almost died but had fun doing it!
My fun retro couple:
Forget pretty lets have fun… oh wait thats all they did during pics!!! I love groups like this!!
I think these next two are two of my favs ever… I love trees like this! Very rare for AZ!
Ok these last three were! How awesome does she look!!
I love this spying moment… Loran was so sweet
Sweetness with hubby above and then with Dad below
Here honey let me help you clean up…. 🙂
Loran and Sarah this last pic is how I felt about the whole day! I wanted to jump up and kick my heels!! I had such a wonderful day with you!! Thank you for sharing your hearts and lives with all who loved you and letting me capture it! I am honored!
Mike and Julia Get Hitched!
November 17, 2008
Mike and Julia are one of the funnest couples, just full of spunk! Julia is all personality with beauty that just about knocks you over, and Mike sweet sweet sweet! Oh such a great couple! They met in elementary school and God brought them back around to each other again later in life and now they are starting the begining of an amazing journey!
Mike wrote this amazing poem for Julia and sent a dozen pink roses(if you remember pink is Julia's fav if you click on their names above and check out their engagement photos)
I just really loved this spunky sis picture:)
Seriously is she not amazing and beautiful:)!!
Of course HOT pink shoes!! And look at those cute toes!
This is the guys doing blue steel! Great guys!
Of course Sandy Walker found the best for AMAZING tables!!
And my favorite invitation girl Kelsey with Flossy Stylish Design did all the extra touches to make everything come together!
One of my fav fav fav of them, her eyes just pierce you!
The BLING!
I love this shot of Julia's sweet sister and niece dancing! She was such a ham and adorable!
Ok I just loved this guy and his wife, they danced amazingly and how freaking cool is his outfit!!
Mike and Julia, I loved being a part of your big day!!! It was amazing and just as great as I imagined it would be! Thank you for allowing me to capture all the moments of your great day:)


text:
|Peace on Earth--Luke 2:8--14 NIV
For unto us a child is born...
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Suddenly a great company of heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on
whom his favor rests."
Merry Christmas everyone....
my prayer is that you have Peace and Joy this Holiday season and throughout the New Year!


text:
My First Bikini Competition-Texas Shredder Open
WOW! Honestly that's all I can say about my experience from this past weekend.
If you have not been keeping up, this past weekend I competed in my very first bikini competition in Austin, TX. If you know me, you know this is completely out of my comfort zone. But that is one of the reasons why I did it.
The entire weekend was one of the most exciting, tiresome and longest weekends I have ever had. I did this competition with one of my good friends Kristy Wall (see pic below). We wanted to do this together since it was both our very first time. I was glad to have a "partner in crime" the help with the nerves.
We drove down on Friday to Austin and right away checked in and got our tanning on. I don't think I have ever been so dark! LOL! Then we had the pleasure of waiting inline for 2 hours to check in....again. Not fun considering we were both very hungry and tired, but knowing everyone around us was in the same boat, helped. After the second check in we went back to the hotel to get a good night's sleep. Although trying to sleep and making sure your tan doesn't rub off results in not so much sleep. Plus, well I was extremely excited!!
Saturday I woke up at 5am and it was time to get all dolled up! Once that was all done we were off to the show to pick up our numbers!
Then it was a waiting game. Unfortunately the bikini category is the last to go on and I didn't get to go strut my stuff until around 2pm. Like I said...it was a long day. So we watched some of the show and tried to relax a little before getting all excited to go on. We also decided to practice our posing...
Then finally...it was our time to shine!!! I was literally up on the stage for maybe 5 min. Did my posing for about 10sec. But I was so happy! I, Kori Bliffert, former fat girl...really not that long ago. Was up on stage IN A BIKINI in front of 100s of people! Never in a million years did I think that would happen. I didn't do this to win an award (I've won already by reaching my goal) or to go pro or to make it in this sport. I did it because I wanted to feel sexy again. I wanted to do something that would take me to the next level. And you know what?? I can officially say I DID!
After going on stage the first time (we did have to come back later that night to go on and walk up to be introduced...but nothing exciting) I went through my phone and found a picture I took from the morning I went into the hospital to have Parker (see below). That was taken on 4/25/13 and the pic next to it is 50 weeks later (4/12/14). I don't brag about myself....well ever. I like to brag more about my family and friends, but I am so freaking proud of myself that well....I LOOK FREAKING HOTTTTT! ;)
From the first check in, to the tanning, to the hair and make up, to the "hurry up and wait", to going on stage IN A BIKINI and then finally the not showering for almost 36 hours (yeah we smelled). It was so much fun and such a great experience that I am doing it again in 4 weeks!! Yep, on May 10th I am going to compete in the Europa games bikini competition. And I even have higher goals for this one!
So please make sure you follow me through these next 4 weeks and even longer....because yes, I do have more goals for this year.


text:
There was a leak of a video which teased a device called HTC Ocean last year. The device has Customizable Sensors called Edge sense in its side of the screen which can be operated by touching. Now it's told that HTC Ocean will be launched as HTC U next month with this Customize Sensors.
READ MORE: Android O is released for Developers: Better Battery Life, Notifications & Much More!
Expected specs of HTC U:
- 5.5-inch display
- 2560× 1440 display resolution
- SD 835 Processor
- 12MP Rear camera
- 16MP front camera
- Edge sense customizable sensors
- 128GB Expandable memory
- Nougat 7.1
- HTC Sense 9 UI
Htc already launched two models of U Series that are HTC U Play & HTC U Ultra. This time its HTC U!
They will be launching HTC U on April & will be out for sale on May 2017.
Excited with this Edge Sense Customizable sensors of HTC U? Let us know down below!


text:
My Content
Membership has its privileges! Sign up or sign in to gain full access to both All About Jazz and Jazz Near You. Learn more.
Praised for his "open-time creativity and melodic sense" (Gapplegate Music Reviews), drummer Jeff Cosgrove has pursued a unique improvisational path with varied ensembles, including a trio with Matthew Shipp and William Parker (Alternating Current), another with Frank Kimbrough and Martin Wind (Conversations with Owls), and a quartet playing repertory by the late Paul Motian (Motian Sickness). Projects are also ongoing with Shipp and Mat Maneri, Scott Robinson and Ken Filiano, and rising tenor saxophone star Noah Preminger.
Growing up in the Washington, D.C. area, Cosgrove developed a wide range of musical interests that continue to inform his output. He has worked extensively with blues and rock bands and singer-songwriters, citing B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, The Grateful Dead, Wilco, Andrew Bird, Jimi Hendrix and Phish as pivotal influences. His role models in jazz are Motian, Elvin Jones, Joe Chambers, Ben Riley and Roy Haynes. He's also been fortunate to study with Andrew Cyrille, Matt Wilson, Joe Hunt (Bill Evans), Tony Martucci (Mose Allison/James Moody) and Mike Shepherd (Maynard Ferguson/U.S. Navy Commodores/Barney Kessel).
While Cosgrove has ample experience playing beat-driven music with strict time, he is drawn toward abstraction in his own work, summoning colors and textures on the drum kit, listening deeply to his colleagues as the music flows and evolves. As The Washington Post put it: "Cosgrove's drumming doesn't provide the music with an engine so much as a lighthouse." According to the Frederick News-Post, "Cosgrove reaches so far beyond the parameters of mere beats and time signatures and groove that calling him a drummer is barely the beginning."Read more
...from the opening moments it's like stepping into the middle of a story about a dream. - Dave Sumner, All About Jazz
For the Love of Sarah is brilliant! - Jazz Notes SDP
It was not intended but turned out one of the best tributes to our century's most outstanding drummer/composer, late Paul Motian. His genuine spirit is deeply reflected in their music. - Kenny Inaoka, Editor in Chief Jazz Tokyo & Editor of the ECM Catalog
Self Produced
Self Produced


text:
Powered by
©2012 CIB Media
2121 Vineyard
Novato, CA 94948-1208
Customer Service:
Home > Search > Result
List > Details
The straight winged F-84 traces its lineage back to the heavyweight WWII P-47 Thunderbolt. Built as a fighter, the F-84 saw the majority of its wartime service in a bomber role. The Thunderjet was among the most colorful aircraft to see action in Korea, and the book features many photos from the author's extensive private collection, as well as first hand accounts from the men who flew these machines. Specifications and a double-page cutaway complete the extensive appendices. 128 pages 135 color photos 7 x 9
Click cover to enlarge
ver 121011


text:
Tremors: A Cold Day In Hell 2018
Burt Gammer and his son Travis Welker travel to Canada to investigate a series of attacks of giant worms, and find themselves among the Graboids. Bert begins to suspect that the military are trying to adapt the underground monsters to their needs, but then it takes an unexpected turn: one of the Graboids poisons him. The only salvation is to make an antidote from fresh poison, but for this you need to milk a hornbeam.
Watch Tremors: A Cold Day In Hell 2018 Online Full Movie Free
- Trailer


text:
Ski-O Stars Gear Up for World Championships
Posted on | February 23, 2005 | Category: News
With the start of the 2005 World Championships (WOC) in Ski Orienteering less than 2 weeks away, the world?s leading ski orienteering stars are now into the last phases of training and preparation. Most of them took part in the ?pre-WOC? in December, a series of high-quality events in the same region of Finland as the WOC itself, so they know the type of terrain they will meet ? but nothing, naturally, about the World Championship courses which have been set for them apart from the course lengths and height differences.
Winners of the ?pre-WOC? men?s races over middle and long distances were Eduard Khrennikov (Russia) and Bertil Nordqvist (Sweden), whilst Erja Jokinen (Finland) won both of the women?s races. All three athletes have continued to show good form in World Ranking events during January and February. Nordqvist has won races at sprint, middle and long distance in Sweden recently, but it is Khrennikov who currently heads the men?s World Rankings with Nordqvist in second place. The Russian Ruslan Gritsan is third-placed. Jokinen is leading the women?s rankings after two more victories in recent World Ranking events, with Tatiana Vlasova (Russia) close behind in second place following successes in Russian cup events, and Stine Hjermstad-Kirkevik (Norway), now coming into her best form, third.
The full World Rankings lists for ski orienteering and also for foot orienteering can be seen by clicking on World Ranking on the home page of the IOF website, www.orienteering.org. For each individual athlete, past records and recent results in World Ranking events are shown on clicking the athlete?s name.
Leading rankings, 23rd February 2005
1. Eduard Khrennikov RUS 1354
2. Bertil Nordqvist SWE 1331
3. Ruslan Gritsan RUS 1313
4. Kirill Veselov RUS 1305
5. Staffan Tunis FIN 1304
6. Tomas Löfgren SWE 1297
1. Erja Jokinen FIN 1345
2. Tatiana Vlasova RUS 1330
3. Stine Hjermstad-Kirkevik NOR 1303
4. Liisa AnttilaFIN 1302
5. Hannele Valkonen FIN 1294
6. Stina Grenholm SWE 1293


text:
The first car has arrived! It's a 2008 Kia Rio5 hatchback. It will be available to members in November, 2009. We plan to have a launch date for members soon, along with their key, and detailed billing information.--
Global Regina featured Regina Car Share Co-operative on their Friday news last week. RCS member Brett took interviewer Ryan around for a drive, with me and cameraman Adrian in the back seat of the Rio5. RCS was also featured in the latest issue of Westworld magazine by CAA Saskatchewan, and the Sask Co-op Youth Association in their e-zine.-John Klein
President of the Board


text:
Palm Pixi running webOS 1.3.1 on Video
Just days before the Pixi launch, WireFly leaked an unboxing and Hands-on video of the Pixi. Now another YouTube users by the name of stayfly2407 has posted a video with the Pixi running webOs 1.3.1, which was seeded to Devs not long ago. Although the video does not show any of the new features 1.3.1 may bring to the table, there's definitely a speed boost as shown in the unboxing video as well. The question is, will a new webOS update be available to us Pre users before the Palm Pixi Release?


text:
Sagittarius has the library to do eql specializer however it was a bit limited if I wanted to use it from C level. So I wanted it builtin, yes I made it :)
Basically almost nothing is changed to use just it became a bit convenient. So you can write it like this (without
(sagittarius mop eql) library);
(import (clos user)) (define-method fact ((n (eql 0))) 1) (define-method fact ((nNow you don't have to define a generic procedure before defining methods.
)) (* n (fact (- n 1)))) (fact 10) ;; -> 3628800
Current implementation is simply ported from the old library so it might not be so efficient. (Well, it's written in C now so it should be faster than before!)
Ah, I thought I wanted to write more but guess not :(


text: Arts, Music, and Recreation Sports Toronto Blue Jays All Time Lineup Best at each position, in one season, in team history Share Flipboard Email Print Sports Baseball Best of Baseball How to Play & Coach History Gear Basketball Bicycling Billiards Bodybuilding Bowling Boxing Car Racing Cheerleading Climbing Cricket Diving Extreme Sports Football Golf Gymnastics Ice Hockey Martial Arts Professional Wrestling Skateboarding Skating Skiing Snowboarding Soccer Surfing Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Track & Field Volleyball Other Sports & Activities View More by Scott Kendrick Updated March 27, 2017 A look at the all-time starting lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays in the team's history. It's not a career record - it's taken from the best season any player had at that position in team history to create a lineup. Starting pitcher: Roger Clemens Rick Stewart/Stringer/Getty Images Sport 1997: 21-7, 2.05 ERA, 264 IP, 204 H, 292 Ks, 1.030 WHIP Rest of the rotation: Roy Halladay (2003, 22-7, 3.25 ERA, 266 IP, 253 H, 204 Ks, 1.071 WHIP); Pat Hentgen (1996, 20-10, 3.22 ERA, 265.2 IP, 238 H, 177 Ks, 1.250 WHIP); Jimmy Key (1987, 17-8, 2.76 ERA, 261 IP, 210 H, 161 Ks, 1.057 WHIP); Dave Stieb (1984, 16-8, 2.83 ERA, 267 IP, 215 H, 198 Ks, 1.135 WHIP) Three Cy Young winners won their awards with the Blue Jays. The ace is Clemens, who won two of his record seven Cy Young awards in back-to-back seasons in 1997 and 1998. Hentgen was the Cy Young winner in the previous season in 1996, when he was a 20-game winner. Halladay won the Cy Young in 2003 and was in the top five four other times in his 12 seasons in Toronto. Key was second in voting in 1987, and the team's first true ace was the consistent Stieb. Catcher: Darrin Fletcher 2000: .320, 20 HR, 58 RBI, .869 OPS Backup: Ernie Whitt (1987, .269, 19 HR, 75 RBI, .789 OPS) Fletcher, a.269 career hitter, had the best season in his 14 seasons in 2000. The backup was a solid backstop in the 1980s in Whitt, whose best offensive season came at age 35 in 1987. First baseman: Carlos Delgado 2000: .344, 41 HR, 137 RBI, 1.134 OPS Backup: John Olerud (1993, .363, 24 HR, 107 RBI, 1.072 OPS) Either one of these would be great choices. Delgado had a little more power and was one of the great hitters of his generation, and Olerud hit for a high aveage and had his career season in 1993, when he was third in MVP voting. And this tandem is also the first basemen on the New York Mets' all-time lineup, but in reverse order. Second baseman: Roberto Alomar 1993: .326, 17 HR, 93 RBI, 55 SB, .900 OPS Backup: Aaron Hill (2009, .286, 36 HR, 108 RBI, .829 OPS) The Hall of Fame second baseman became a star during his time in Toronto, and he also won a Gold Glove and the World Series in 1993. He's a starter on the Orioles' all-time lineup and a backup on the all-time lineups of the Indians and Padres. The backup is Hill, who wasn't as slick a fielder but hit for more power. Shortstop: Tony Fernandez 1987: .322, 5 HR, 67 RBI, 32 SB, .805 OPS Backup: Alex Gonzalez (2001, .253, 17 HR, 76 RBI, 18 SB, .692 OPS) Fernandez was one of the league's top shortstops in the late 1980s, hitting for average, stealing bases and he also won a Gold Glove in 1987. The backup is Gonzalez, who wasn't quite the same defender, but his power production makes him the shoo-in as the backup. Third baseman: Tony Batista 2001: .263, 41 HR, 114 RBI, .827 OPS Backup: Kelly Gruber (1990, .274, 31 HR, 118 RBI, .842 OPS) Batista was a servicable third baseman with a big bat and he produced big numbers in his 2 1/2 seasons in Toronto. The backup is a tough call between Gruber, who was fourth in MVP voting in 1990, and Troy Glaus, who hit 38 homers in 2006. Left fielder: George Bell 1987: .308, 47 HR, 134 RBI, .957 OPS Backup: Shannon Stewart (2000, .319, 21 HR, 69 RBI, 20 SB, .882 OPS) Bell was the MVP in 1987, when he led the AL in RBIs. The backup hit for a higher average and had a little more speed in Stewart. Center fielder: Vernon Wells 2003: .317, 33 HR, 117 RBI, .909 OPS Backup: Lloyd Moseby (1983, .315, 18 HR, 81 RBI, 27 SB, .875 OPS) Vernon Wells earned that albatross of a contract with seasons like the one he had in 2003, when he was eighth in MVP voting at age 24. The backup was a solid pro in the 1980s for the Blue Jays in Moseby, who hit for average and power and stole his share of bases as well. Right fielder: Jose Bautista 2011: .302, 43 HR, 103 RBI, 1.056 OPS Backup: Shawn Green (1999, .309, 42 HR, 123 RBI, 20 SB, .972 OPS) Both right fielders hit for power, average and had 20 stolen bases. Bautista had a big season in 2011, when he was third in MVP voting, and Green was a Gold Glove winner in 1999. Designated hitter: Paul Molitor 1993: .332, 22 HR, 111 RBI, 22 SB, .911 OPS Backup: Edwin Encarnacion (.280, 42 HR, 110 RBI, 13 SB, .941 OPS) Molitor is one of three current Hall of Famers in this lineup, one of the top DHs ever, and he was a dominant force for the Blue Jays' championship team in 1993. The backup is the team's current DH in Encarnacion, who had a great 2012. Closer: B.J. Ryan 2006: 2-2, 1.37 ERA, 38 saves, 72.1 IP, 42 H, 86 Ks, 0.857 WHIP Backup: Tom Henke (1987, 0-6, 2.49 ERA, 34 saves, 94 IP, 62 H, 128 Ks, 0.926 WHIP) Ryan had a spectacular run as the Blue Jays' closer before an arm injury ended it. The backup was one of the top closers of the 1980s in Henke, who somehow went 0-6 in a dominant 1987. Batting order 2B Roberto AlomarDH Paul Molitor1B Carlos DelgadoLF George BellRF Jose BautistaCF Vernon Wells3B Tony BatistaSS Tony FernandezC Darrin Fletcher Continue Reading


text:
The company started in 1855 as Joseph Kaye & Sons in Horsforth, Leeds. Initially involved in the manufacture of oil cans, they diversified during the latter part of the 19th and into the 20th century into the specialised design and manufacture of Kaye's patent door locks for the architectural industry and rail industry throughout the United Kingdom. In 1970 Harry and David Pickersgill, local tooling designers and manufacturers, purchased the Joseph Kaye assets and incorporated the new company as Pickersgill-Kaye.
The company moved to Pepper Road in 1980, and in 1982 two sister companies were formed – PK Tooling Ltd and Pickersgill Electroplating Ltd. The former Pickersgill-Kaye Group was formed as a holding company in 1989 before a management buy-out in 1998 saw PK Tooling sold off separately and Joseph Kaye Holdings name replaced Pickersgill-Kaye Group as the holding company. In October 2015 Pickersgill-Kaye was acquired by ASSA ABLOY. In February 2017 Pickersgill-Kaye became a trading division of ASSA ABLOY the global leader in door opening solutions.
Recently, the company has diversified and is now using its expertise to design, supply and maintain high security custodial locks for the detention industry and high security perimeter locks for national infrastructure sites.
The firm still operates from premises in Pepper Road, Hunslet and continues to design and manufacture specialist locks for the rail, architectural, high security and custodial industries.


text:
Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Stretton Arm)
The Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Stretton Arm) is a narrow canal and is part of the Oxford Canal (Northern Section). It runs for 2¾ furlongs from Stretton Arm Junction (where it joins the Oxford Canal (Northern Section - Main Line)) to Stretton Arm Winding Hole (which is a dead end).
The maximum dimensions for a boat to be able to travel on the waterway are 72 feet long and 7 feet wide. The maximum headroom is 7 feet. The maximum draught is 4 feet and 11 inches.The navigational authority for this waterway is Canal & River Trust
Relevant publications — Waterway Travels:
Relevant publications — Waterway Maps:
- Waterway Routes 01M - England and Wales Map
- Waterway Routes 86M - East Midlands (Leicester) Ring Map (Downloadable)
- Waterway Routes 87M - Warwickshire Ring Map (Downloadable)
- Waterway Routes 53M - Oxford Canal Map (Downloadable)
- Warwickshire Ring & Ashby Canal
Relevant publications — Waterway Guides:
- Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides No 1 - Grand Union, Oxford & the South East
- Pearson's Canal Companions: Oxford & Grand Union; Upper Thames
Relevant publications — Waterway Histories:
A map will be shown here if you are logged on
|Stretton Arm Junction
|Stretton Arm Railway Bridge
|¼ furlongs
|0 locks
|Smeaton Lane Bridge
|1¾ furlongs
|0 locks
|Stretton Wharf
|2¼ furlongs
|0 locks
|Stretton Arm Winding Hole
Limit of Navigation
|2¾ furlongs
|0 locks
Why not log in and add some (go to "Edit and Change" on the menu and select "Edit websites")?
Wikipedia has a page about Oxford Canal
The Oxford Canal is a 78-mile-long (126 km) narrow canal in central England linking Oxford with Coventry via Banbury and Rugby. It connects with the River Thames at Oxford, to the Grand Union Canal at the villages of Braunston and Napton-on-the-Hill, and to the Coventry Canal at Hawkesbury Junction in Bedworth just north of Coventry. The canal was once an important artery of trade between the English Midlands and London, and is now highly popular among pleasure boaters.
The Oxford Canal passes mainly through the Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire countryside, and is often considered to be one of the most scenic canals in Britain. North of Napton-on-the-Hill, the canal forms part of the Warwickshire ring.


text:
This cake is so delicious and is being posted upon request! It is, of course, raw and vegan and gluten free. It is so fast to make! Just think, you crave chocolate and 40 minutes later you eat this cake! It can also be made the day before and event and stored in the fridge .. it might even be better that way .. I wouldn't know as it never lasts that long in this house!
Yesterday I left my piece on the table for just a moment while running to the phone, this is what I came back to!
This cake is modified from a recipe by Russell James. It is rich and decadent with a hint of orange. Serve chilled with coconut whip and maybe a piece of orange just for garnish. Mhmm!
Chocolate Orange Tavoletta
Crust: all in the food processor
3/4 cup Carob (if you are a carob skeptic, don't worry — you won't even know it's there!)
1/2 cup Dates
1 cup Almonds
4 tablespoons Coconut Oil (melted)
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Only run the food processor until everything is mixed and chopped. There should still be pieces of almond. Set aside 2 to 3 tablespoons of the mix (for the top). Press into a 9″ Spring form pan. And really press it! How firmly you press it will determine how well the bottom stays together when you cut the cake into slices. Put it in the freezer to chill while you make the filling
Filling: in the blender
1 cup Orange Juice
2 cups Cashews
2 tablespoons Vanilla
1 package of Stevia
3/4 cup Agave
1 tablespoon Orange Zest ( you really don't want too much or it overpowers)
Mix all of this — then add:
2 cups Raw Cacao OR 1 1/2 of regular (not raw) Cacao
1 1/2 cup grated Cacao Butter
-You want to make sure you don't press this down. There should be "space" between the grated pieces.
Pour the blender mix into your 9″ spring form pan. Sprinkle the remaining crust crumbles on top and refrigerate until it is firm. Best if you can leave it for an hour to two hours .. we often cut it before. It is simply not as firm — but still delicious!


text:
Movie Review - When the Bough Breaks (2016)
|Jaz Sinclair (left) and Morris Chestnut
in 'When the Bough Breaks'
At its base level, it's not that complicated. This movie is basically Fatal Attraction (1987) meets The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) but with a predominantly African-American cast. The problem is that in order to sell an erotic thriller, one needs an actress who is not only beautiful but one with a bit of gravitas to anchor the whole thing. This movie gives us Jaz Sinclair who is perhaps too young to give us that gravitas.
Fatal Attraction had Glenn Close who was nominated for an Oscar for her role in that movie. Close was in her late 30's at the time. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle had Rebecca De Mornay who was in her early 30's when she did that film. Jaz Sinclair is only 22. She's very young. It might be appropriate for her character, but, as an actress she might not have what it takes right now. At least, I wasn't convinced. She's gorgeous for sure but that's not enough.
Screen Gems is the company that is producing this movie. It's a label under Sony Pictures and the past decade it's had relative success with films of the same genre. Thrillers, erotic or otherwise, and films geared toward black people. Screen Gems scored with Obsessed (2009) and No Good Deed (2014). Both those movies starred Idris Elba who has spent the better part of this decade being a sex symbol, as well as being in prestige films. Those previous Screen Gems features also had Beyoncé, the biggest pop star in the world and Taraji P. Henson, an Oscar-nominated actress. The two lead actors here are very good and very attractive, but they don't have the same status or arguably talent as someone like Henson or Elba.
Morris Chestnut (Boyz N the Hood and The Best Man) stars as John Taylor, a corporate attorney who works at a law firm in New Orleans. Regina Hall (Scary Movie and The Best Man) co-stars as Laura Taylor, a high-powered chef and John's wife. They live in a huge home with a guest house and pool. Clearly, both are very wealthy. However, for the past two years, they've been trying to have a baby.
Written by Jack Olsen, the main thrust begins with John and Laura finding a surrogate. The problem isn't that John and Laura are sterile. It's just that for some reason Laura can't carry a baby in utero, so they need a surrogate to carry for them. Jaz Sinclair plays Anna Walsh, the surrogate they found through an agency, an agency that apparently doesn't do a proper background check. John and Laura intend to pay Anna. Yet, Olsen's script leaves some questions regarding this. For starters, adoption is never addressed. They also never bring up the idea of surrogacy through a relative. In fact, Olsen's script barely addresses any family and friends John and Laura would have outside whom they know at work.
In terms of plotting, there's one aspect that felt extraneous. Anna has a fiancé named Mike Mitchell, played by Theo Rossi (Sons of Anarchy). Given where this movie is going, his presence was just an utter waste of time. His behavior was just way over the top. I get that Anna would likely have a boyfriend like him, but, narrative-wise, his character ultimately distracts and delays from what the real conflict is.
Olsen does have a clever idea in his script. It's an extortion plot that has rarely been done in a major movie. Where the movie goes wrong is making Anna a psychotic, love-sick puppy. Anna could have just been a sinister woman who essentially treats her pregnancy as a hostage situation where John and Laura have to pay ransom and Anna is just in it for the money. Instead, Anna is a crazy murderer who's in love with John. John doesn't love her, so the outcome is obvious.
This would have been fine because it builds to a pulpy image that I'm not sure has ever been committed to film before. A woman who is eight-months pregnant tries to kill someone. That same pregnant woman engages in a fight, a really serious fight. This is a great pulpy image when the serial killer is a pregnant woman in her late trimester. Unfortunately, Cassar doesn't commit to this image or idea. It's shown but then the whole thing is over in like five seconds. If you're going to make a pulpy genre film, go at it with all gusto. This movie wimps out at the end.
Three Stars out of Five.
Running Time: 1 hr. and 47 mins.


text:
White Plains Priest Removed from Our Lady of Sorrows
WPCNR Mamaroneck Avenue News. March 30, 2008: The Chancellor of the Archdiocese of New York announced yesterday that Father Patrick Dunne, pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows Church in White Plains has been permanently removed from his position. The removal … Continue reading


text:
Buy Plus Size Fairy Queen Costume online at Costumesio.com – Halloween costume ideas for sale | Shop for Plus Size Fairy Queen Costume with free delivery to United States
Hail, Fairy Queen!
Mortals and fairies and unicorns alike will be instantly enchanted when you appear (magically, of course) at the party this Halloween. You're here to rule – and dance and sing and play tricks and be in charge of much merriment, too.
Fairies, and especially the fairy queen, are hiding quietly in the forest most of the time, out of view from humans. These quirky little creatures are always very busy making the flowers bloom, the sun shine, the waterfalls fall. They only come out to frolic in fairy rings on moonlit summer nights and to create mischief with the spirits on the most special days of the year – like Halloween. But when they do appear, they're always dressed to impress! And certainly impressive is this Women's Plus Size Fairy Queen Costume.
The fairy queen finery is fluttery and lacy and flowery and beribboned and perfect for dancing with your subjects at the Halloween party or costume party. The layered, pink and green taffeta confection has an asymmetrical, high-low hemline that floats around you like petals on the wind when you walk and twirl. Chiffon and lace sleeves have long, dramatic, flowing pink cuffs – who needs wings when you have sleeves like this? The cream bodice has a pink lace overlay and is laced up fashionably with pink ribbons. What about flowers, you ask? Bright pink fabric flowers bloom all the way up the shoulder straps and cover the elastic of the queenly headband – better than a crown any day. Now – you're all ready to rule!


text: posted 05 february 2019 location guildford, south east england specialism graduate sub specialism Business services job type permanent working hours Full-Time salary £ 24,000 - £ 28,000 per year, £24000 - £28000 per annum reference number 31438624 contact data entry, pareto law phone 01625 255 255 apply now Apply using LinkedIn Email this job to yourself or a friend job description Job Title: Graduate ResearcherLocation: GuildfordSalary: £24,000 (£28K OTE)Sector: Executive SearchWith a global client roster, this influential organisation focuses on searching for exec candidates to fill a variety of roles. They're looking for ambitious graduates to help deliver from their office during an exciting period of growth they're experiencing! Benefits/What you get: A competitive basic salary of £24,000Y1 OTE of £28K OTEMobileExcellent training that is geared towards your progressionRegular socials in an inclusive, welcoming atmosphereIncreasing autonomy and progression as you progressA modern, fun office in a highly sought after locationLocations nationwide! The successful candidate will work and learn in conjunction with the senior team on search projects. They'll identify and research candidates, qualifying their suitability and interest in order to match them to roles that offer basic salaries that range into 6 figures. You'll network and engage face to face with clients and candidate, as well as perform regular outreach over the phone. The Graduate Researcher will be personable and organised. Our client offers generous earning and career potential to the successful candidate! The Role: Learn about the Energy, Industrial and Technology markets you'll be operating inMeet with clients face to face in order to create an accurate profile of the candidates they requireStrategically identify and research candidates that you can then match to the roles availableNetwork with candidates face to face and perform interviews over the phoneSupport the senior business teams across all markets Requirements: Educated to degree levelExcellent telephone mannerFantastic communication and interpersonal skills Next Steps: If you require this job specification or to apply in an alternate format please visit the Pareto website. (Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to contact all applicants directly. If you haven't heard from us within 28 days please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.)


text:
Tokyo Police Club: A Lesson in Crime [Paper Bag EP, 2006]
For 16 minutes and seven songs, four Toronto DIYs make it seem easy--not their talent, their spirit. Articulated guitar cycles don't occur to every indie wannabe, which is why so many pretend they have bigger plans; the trick of skirting meaning without risking the full monty leaves most bands with their panties in a bunch. But so often those who have the talent don't believe, or convince us, that such feats are beautiful, engaging, worth doing. These kids know the gift is for sharing.


text:
Of course, we hit many of the tourist spots, like St. Peter's Basilica where we had an amazing once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the ruins below. Underneath St. Peter's Basilica, lies the Scavi where the tomb of St. Peter lies. Due to the importance of this sight, only 250 guests are allowed per day to visit this burial ground. For our tour, we wandered below St. Peter's Basilica, exploring the burial ground, seeing St. Peter's bones. Our tour guide was incredibly informative; it seemed as though she barely took a breath during her perfectly rehearsed speech. This was such an important event and I am thankful that I was able to see this burial ground in person. After visiting the Scavi, we toured the Basilica and I had a difficult time enjoying it if I am completely honest. There is so much to look at in the Basilica from statues like the Pieta to the marble detailing on the floor. For me, it was too much stimulation for me to truly enjoy all of the art. It also bothers me that people are only taking pictures, not really enjoying their surroundings. (This explains why I have no pictures of the interior of the Basilica and we were not allowed pictures in the Scavi.) While we were inside, there was even a mass being held in one of the side chapels and I was disturbed that people were walking, talking, and taking pictures while this spiritual service was going on. That would have disturbed me regardless of the religious location. Regardless of my personal opinions, I am glad I visited the Basilica and the Scavi.
St. Peter's from the yard of the Vatican Museum
The Vatican Museum was another museum we had the opportunity to visit. Much like my idea of St. Peter's, I did not take any pictures inside. Rather I chose to enjoy my surroundings in the moment. When I think of the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel is the first thing that comes to mind. After studying Michelangelo in detail during my art history course, the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel and the "Last Judgment" were high on my list of art works I needed to see in Europe. After wandering through the museum, and it is gigantic mind you and I had no idea how large it was, the Sistine Chapel was the last spot on our tour. How could the artwork disappoint? It is absolutely stunning. I loved seeing in in person. The "Last Judgment" commands attention. I spent a long time with my neck stretched upward, looking at the "Creation of Adam" and the "Separation of Light and Dark." Seeing the Sistine Chapel was a highpoint of Rome for me, without a doubt.
After spending ten days with my Loyola group, we parted ways in Rome. my friends jetted around the continent and I spent a few more days in Rome with my parents before going to Barcelona! (I will cover Barcelona in a forthcoming post!) As luck would have it, a family friend from Cleveland was living in Rome for work, so my parents had a place to stay and someone from home to spend time with, which was incredibly nice. Cynthia, and her son Will, were wonderful hosts-one night she even made burritos and for anyone that knows me, this was a huge deal as I live for Mexican food! While Cynthia worked during the day, my parents, Will, and I spent time wandering the city doing things like visiting the Colosseum. The Colosseum was magnificent. The fact that people of the past were able to create these feats of engineering without modern equipment is fascinating to me. One thing I never knew about the Colosseum was that they used to fill it with water and use it for naval races! I cannot even begin to fathom how they filled it with water and how they kept it inside the Colosseum! Seeing the Colosseum is certainly a must-see in Rome!
The Colosseum
Rome is a beautiful city full of culture and must-see attractions from the Vatican to the Scavi to the pizza to the Colosseum. Everything I saw in Rome was something that I only ever dreamed about seeing, so this was an incredible trip! Stay tuned for my next post about my few days in Barcelona with my parents!


text:
We offer a range of cloud computing and telecoms services, delivering hosted services over the internet to provide convenient, reliable and secure mobile working. Cloud computing is scalable and flexible, offering potential cost savings to businesses. It can also form a crucial part of business continuity plans.
Servers are located in tried and tested UK data centres, providing support from the UK by skilled technicians who work in the same time zones and understand the needs of British businesses.
Our services include:
Benefits to your business:


text:
Amrita Uttamchandani, Psy.D.
As a clinical psychologist, Amrita Uttamchandani, Psy.D., favors a treatment approach aimed at addressing the needs of the whole person rather than just the person's symptoms. She believes in understanding one's experience within a cultural context, utilizing indigenous models of healing in collaboration with empirically supported interventions, and advocating for a systemic approach to recovery. Her model offers children and adult clients guidance to maximize their current strengths as they develop new ones and strive to lead fulfilling lives.
Dr. Uttamchandani works with individuals who have a variety of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, acculturation issues, work-related stress, and trauma. She provides therapy in English, Hindi and Urdu, and, for clients who do not speak those languages, she is trained to provide therapy in the presence of an interpreter. Core to Dr. Uttamchandani's approach is the belief that a client's treatment must address repetitive relational patterns. While childhood experiences are important to address in the therapeutic relationship, the stresses of adulthood also are critical.
Dr. Uttamchandani's particular specialty is working with children and adolescents who exhibit behavioral and emotional problems. She provides support for parents while working with children and adolescents to identify their struggles and develop adaptive ways to resolve them. Often Dr. Uttamchandani encourages the use of behavior modification techniques to reduce unwanted behaviors and, simultaneously, help parents address their child's unmet emotional needs. Her perspective encourages collaboration between teachers, parents, family, and healthcare providers as they support the well-being of the child.


text:
The collection selected represents an original body of work that showcases some of the styles used by photographer Geoff Payne to present his ART. Geoff Payne's Photo Art has been part of the art fraternity for many years. Geoff's exhibitions are extremely popular and his works are found in public buildings, clubs and galleries. His fine reputation ensures he receives many requests for commission works.
Geoff is particularly admired for his innate ability to capture the essence of spectacular moments in nature. Exploring with a wide range of photographic techniques, styles and subjects. Geoff brings you images that are a soothing tonic for all of your senses.
Geoff's mission is to provide calming sustenance for your senses in today's hectic world.
You are invited to explore each images many layers; the beauty in the world, the moods of the day, the spiritual relationships in nature, each image will continue to invite you to take another look and perhaps find more. Geoff explains that he endeavours to project thought provoking images for you to contemplate.
"If these images take you to some other place and time, if they evoke special calming feelings. If they help you to reflect on what is important in life, then I am succeeding in my art".
The relaxing nature of Geoff's photography makes it the ideal art to hang in your home or office.
There is nothing more conducive to a peaceful and evocative environment then a series of serene prints captured by Geoff Payne.


text:
Many new mothers face different fears as their bundle of joy enters their life and the safety of young infants is often top priority. However, few worry that something as atrocious as kidnapping would happen in a hospital. Thanks to the help of the popular social media website, Facebook, one couple was able to find their stolen newborn within hours.
A 21-year-old woman entered the maternity ward in Trois-Riviérs, Quebec. Wearing a nurse's uniform to stave off suspicion, she took the baby and drove away in a red car with a "Baby on Board" sign. An Amber Alert was issued, though at the time of the alert, the baby was still nameless, which caused authorities to give her a number when the alert went out.
When the woman entered the hospital under the pretenses of being a nurse, she told the family that the girl needed to undergo routine tests. This allowed her to snatch the baby without raising much concern from the family.
The infant was 16 hours old when she was abducted from her mother, Mélissa McMahon, who quickly took to social media to seek help. The Amber Alert went viral soon after the announcement was sent out by the Quebec police. The newborn was described as wrapped in a blue blanket, while videos and descriptions of the woman and her vehicle were made public.
Four friends were hanging out together on Monday night, when they spotted the Amber Alert post on Facebook. One of the friends recognized the woman as her former neighbor, deciding to drive out to the apartment where the woman resides. The group saw the car parked outside and the patio door open. The group called the police and within minutes, the baby was rescued and the kidnapper was taken into custody.
Just few hours later, the authorities returned the little girl to her worried parents. When the baby girl was returned, the couple thanked the police, the group of four friends, and Facebook for help in search of their tiny newborn.
While police could not confirm details about how the baby was found, they did admit that they received many tips from the public. The kidnapper was hospitalized for evaluation and is on 24-hour police watch. She has not yet met with investigators. Although originally the Amber Alert stated that there was no connection between the baby's family and the kidnapper, the police can no longer confirm if the woman was a complete stranger.
The hospital from which the baby was taken released a statement where they announced that the incident will be investigated. The circumstances surrounding the incident will be assessed by a team of experts, who will make recommendations should any changes be required. Detailed information from the police report will be part of the analysis.
When the baby was finally rescued, her mother named the girl Victoria, for the victory the girl had with the first big battle of her life. As the mother praises Facebook and all of the people who shared her post, the couple is eternally grateful that their newborn daughter was found safe and sound with the help of so many kind strangers.
By Ivelina Kunina
USA Today
Calgary Herald


text:
Broken Bad
Brokenness. We see it all around us. Broken lives, relationships, finances... Life may not be what we envisioned or planned. There is hope, even for our broken world! Come join us at Courageous Church and find out how Jesus can redeem even the most broken people and circumstances!
Broken FinancesJosh Britt|May 25, 2014
Sometimes in life we our finances are just Broken. Maybe your finances aren't broke. But is your spiritual view of money is broken?
Broken WorldHaley Uhrig|May 18, 2014
This world is dark and broken, but Jesus is the light. Haley explains that we need to view others in the world not only as broken but also as redeemable by Christ.
Broken RelationshipsJosh Britt|May 4, 2014
By default, we are all broken, and that brokeness affects the relationships that we have with others. The good news is that the gospel of Jesus frees us to forgive even the worst offenses.
Broken PlansJosh Britt|April 27, 2014
Life doesn't always turn out like we plan. Josh explains we should repent of our sin, seek out God's plan for our lives, trust in the gospel of Jesus.


text:
How to dominant in female through chat updating amateur radio license
Fractionation is one of the ten "forbidden hypnotic patterns" which is often used by the experts to build emotional rapport quickly with a woman. To find out how Fractionation works, Once you have started texting each other for a while, you can start to lay low eventually and stop replying to all of her texts.
So, before you continue with the rest of this guide, first watch this online Masterclass on Mind Control conducted by Derek Rake – Derek Rake is the founder of Shogun Method, possibly the world's first Mind Control Seduction system ever to achieve international recognition.Believe it or not, timing every text before sending it would be vital in this department.Additionally, if she takes five minutes to reply to one of your texts, for example, you should try and time your response to five minutes after her texts, too.This means that we recommend using Fractionation over text (and also through email and Facebook messages if you are wondering).Now if you are still unfamiliar with the technique, download this free guide here – It's required reading (and watching) for all the members in the Baltimore Seduction Lair.
Leave a Reply
To the average person, thanks to bad press and other contributing factors, online dating has become somewhat of an un-trusted source for meeting people.


text:
The Montreal Protocol is an international agreement that controls the production and consumption of specific man-made chemicals that destroy the ozone layer, the earth's protective shield. Ozone is a gas that is naturally present in the atmosphere. The large amount of ozone in the part of the upper atmosphere known as the stratosphere is often referred to as the "ozone layer". This layer encircles the entire globe and acts as a filter for harmful ultraviolet radiation (UV-B). UV-B radiation is a highly energetic light that originates from the sun, and ozone molecules reduce the amount of UV-B radiation reaching the surface of the earth. The ozone layer is destroyed by ozone-depleting substances (ODS) when those chemicals are released into the atmosphere and then react with the ozone molecules.
Elevated ultraviolet radiation reaching the earth as a result of ozone depletion can have major impacts on life and nature, including skin cancer and cataracts and weakened immune systems. It also can damage terrestrial plant life, including crops, and aquatic ecosystems.
The Basel Convention on the "Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal" was adopted in 1989 and entered into force on 5 May 1992. The Convention responds to the international community's problems stemming from the worldwide production of hundreds of millions of tonnes of wastes, some of which is moved and dumped in ways that are not environmentally sound. This global environmental treaty strictly regulates the transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and obligates its 170 Parties to ensure that such wastes are managed and Disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
A treaty in force since 1975, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) regulates and monitors the international trade in many species of wildlife and plants. Currently, 172 countries are co-operating through a system of permits and certificates , similar to 'eco-labels', to confirm that trade in listed wildlife and plants, including parts and derived products, is legal and does not threaten their survival in the wild.
CITES is designed to prevent the further decline of wild populations and to ensure that trade is based on the sustainable use and management of wild and captive populations. So far, the Convention has been the largest and, by some accounts, the most effective international wildlife conservation agreement. Certain good practices may be applied to the Montreal Protocol and vice versa. CITES has also developed its own specific Customs training (available in CD-ROM format).
Rotterdam Convention
International concern about the risks arising from uncontrolled trade in extremely hazardous chemicals and pesticides led to the adoption of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade in which 119 countries actively participate. The Convention, which came into force on 24 February 2004, establishes controls on the trade in hazardous chemicals and aims to empower governments to monitor and control cross-border trade. Because trade is just one avenue for the spread of highly dangerous substances, further agreements are needed to prevent dangerous chemicals such as persistent organic pollutants from being released into the environment where they pose a threat to people and wildlife. The Rotterdam Convention will also develop Customs training in the future.
The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) entered into force on 17 May 2004. POPs are man-made chemicals with the following characteristics:
- persistent—they remain intact in the environment for long periods;
- organic— they are carbon-based compounds and mixtures;
- pollutant—they are introduced into the environment and adversely affect the health of humans, animals and ecosystems.
Even low levels of POPs can damage the nervous system, affect the immune and reproductive systems and produce developmental disorders and cancers. Thus these chemicals must be monitored. Obligations relevant to import/export activities cover only intentionally produced POPs. The import or export of POPs included in the Convention is allowed only for the purpose of environmentally sound disposal or for a use permitted under the Convention for the importing party. All other imports or exports are prohibited. The role of the Customs authorities of Parties to the Convention in its implementation is to ensure application of the obligations on international trade under the Convention at the national level and thus participate in national efforts to ensure compliance with the Convention.
Convention on Biological Diversity and its Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
In its regulatory objective and approach, the Cartagena Protocol, which entered into force on 11 September 2003, is much like the Basel Convention and the Rotterdam Convention. In particular:
The Biosafety Protocol essentially provides for procedures, such as the advance informed agreement procedure, which applies to the transboundary movements of living modified organisms that are destined for introduction into the environment of the importing Party.
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), which entered into force on 29 April 1997, is an international treaty that bans the use of chemical weapons and aims to eliminate chemical weapons worldwide, forever. The Convention provides the basis for the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), which monitors the destruction of existing declared stocks of chemical weapons and the facilities used to produce chemical weapons, and checks industrial sites to ensure that chemicals monitored under the Convention are used in accordance with the chemical weapons ban. The OPCW also promotes international co-operation and the exchange of scientific and technical information, so that people and governments can benefit from the peaceful uses of chemistry.


text:
ShareOr copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/22097/find/
double wide ridge vent
Dennis Mitchell
|My 89 double wide has vented soffitt all the way around it but no ridge vent and no vents in the roof. Can I install a ridge vent when I put on the metal roofing??? Is there anything special I need to do and will it let water blow in during a storm?
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.
|I generally do not care for ridge vents on roofs of less than 5:12 pitch but your metal roof supplier / contractor may have something that would work if your roof is lower pitch. Regardless, you need to get the roof vented for energy efficiency. Are there vents in the gable ends? On a double wide, there is often a double ridge board so getting a ridge vent cut in can be tough. You may need to go to some sort of off the ridge vent, which may be better anyway if your roof is lower pitch, which is not uncommon on double wides especially of that era.
Guest User
|We live in a d wide mobile home. 1986 i think and the vent on the roof isnt working. My upper cabnets r hot inside and i get condensation on my cans. How do i fix it and can i so it myself?
Eric Novotny
An informed customer is the Best Customer!
|Kari, Is the vent powered? Can you post up a picture?
If you would like to reply to this thread, please log in. If you do not have an Ask the Experts forum user account, create one here.
Find a Professional
Get Started Today
Take the first step to increasing the value of your home with a great looking, durable, fire resistant and energy efficient metal roof. Browse our list of qualified MRA Member Roofing Professionals in your area for a free consultation and estimate.


text:
The Minnesota Chapter
of the Federal Bar Association
44th Annual Federal Practice Seminar
Christian Picciolini
co-founder of Life After Hate
Mr. Picciolini will recount his remarkable journey from life as a neo-nazi skinhead to a new mission fighting hatred and bigotry
You are invited to the 44th Annual Federal Practice Seminar, to be held on May 24, 2018, at Windows on Minnesota on the 50th floor of the IDS Center. The innovative plan for the rest of the seminar is equally exciting. Outstanding presenters--which include judges and experts in a variety of fields--will speak on topics spanning federal civil and criminal practice today. In addition to opportunities to network with friends and colleagues, the seminar will feature dynamic speakers on such topics as: • Cutting-edge legal issues in cell phone forensics, cryptocurrencies, and email tracking, taught in engaging "Pop-Up Talks" throughout the day; • Practical sessions on honing your jury trial and settlement skills; • Break-out segments about arbitration, visual advocacy in litigation, and the frontier of surveillance and privacy in criminal law; • The rising tide of hate crime in the U.S.; and • The annual Supreme Court Review. Numerous CLE credits will be applied for, including elimination of bias credits. Windows on Minnesota in the IDS Center is a convenient and exciting venue. The day will begin with a continental breakfast and end with a reception. Please join us.
* Join the Federal Bar Association today and save on registration for this and many future events, as well as other benefits. Expand your connections. Advance your career. Join today!
Are you a Sustaining Member? Sustaining Membership is the FBA's highest level of membership. Upgrade your membership to "Sustaining" for an additional $60 and you will receive a free CLE Webinar—a $99 value! Sustaining Members also receive recognition in The Federal Lawyer and a 5% discount on of all national CLE events. Call the Membership Department (571) 481-9100 or email email@example.com and upgrade today!
Please register here. If you have questions about registration, please contact Morgan Shannon 612-843-5839. If you have any questions about the event or need reasonable accommodations to participate, please contact Joel Schroeder.
May 24, 2018
Windows on Minnesota IDS Center
80 South 8th St.
50th Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402


text:
We wanted to give our customers and guests a couple of more days to take advantage of these great deals!
Come by the Body Wrap Spalon today or CLICK HERE to see our Black Friday Specials!
1 Comment
This was an excellent article! The explanations of the body wraps and the body in general were simple to understand, and high in knowledge! I was extremely impressed with this whole page. Thank you for taking the time and effort to give future clients a complete and easy understanding of this process and how the body works regarding body wraps!


text:
Career Workshops and Events
New England College of Optometry provides several workshops and events throughout the year to connect current students with alumni and meet the career needs of students at the College.
Annual Career Symposium
The College hosts a career symposium for students, alumni, faculty, and residents. Sponsored by the Alumni Relations, Student Services, Student Council, and American Optometric Student Association, this event offers participants the chance to attend workshops on interviewing, social media, and resume writing, and to share career advice, opportunities, and networking.
Practice Management Events
Each year, students are invited to practice management events hosted by student clubs. Lecturers include industry professionals, marketing and media executives, financial advisors and optometric industry professionals.
Graduate Strong
This Student Council event, sponsored by NECO's Alumni Association is held annually during the third week of April. Students throughout the program are encouraged to attend. At the event, a panel discussion is presented by recent NECO graduates, offering current student real-time information on:
- Licensing
- Debt management
- Practice management
- Insurance
The format is a question and answer session followed by dinner and networking. In 2015, a separate Canadian version of the event was introduced to support our Canadian students.
Dialogue Over Dinner
This program brings together our industry partners and students for dinner and lectures focused on practice management and communication. These informal programs provide an opportunity for students to hear from optometry, optometric equipment, and pharmaceutical representatives.
Dinner with ODs
This annual program takes place February through March and is sponsored by NECO's Alumni Association in partnership with the NECO Private Practice (Student) Club (PPC) and the NECO Chapter of the National Optometric Student Association (NOSA). This program matches practicing NECO OD's with approximately five students to meet for an informal dinner/discussion at local restaurants. Alumni provide advice and mentorship to current NECO students regarding the various modes of optometry practice today including, but not limited to private practice, VA settings, education, research, public health and government related jobs.


text:
Poker News - Archive 2006-06Association aims to legalize poker in Texas
The Texas Association of Poker Players has been founded by Wayne Long with the goal of legalizing poker in Texas. (24/06)
PokerTek signs deal with Hollywood Park Casino
PokerTek has signed a deal with Hollywood Park Casino to become the first California based poker room to install their line of PokerPro tables. (23/06)
Poker.com saves WSOP dream for ten players
Popular online poker room Poker.com has generously stepped in to save the World Series of Poker for 10 players who have been denied the WSOP entries they had rightfully won. (22/06)
Adjustable Holdem drinkholder celebrates first year
Straight from the category gadgets we're not sure if anyone really needs we can report that "The Holdem" has completed its first year as a product. (21/06)
ESPN extends WSOP telecast agreement to 2010
ESPN has extended their telecast agreement of the World Series of Poker with Harrah's Entertainment until 2010. (21/06)
CORUM to become official World Series of Poker timepiece
Harrah's who owns the World Series of Poker have signed a letter of intent with Switzerland based luxury watchmaker CORUM to become the "official WSOP timepiece" for a period of six years. (21/06)
Poker Ocean launches on the iPoker Network
The iPoker Network which consists of online poker sites such as Titan Poker, CD Poker and Noble Poker has now unveiled it's latest creation Poker Ocean, taking poker to the beach. (12/06)
Bluff Poker Radio to air World Series of Poker 2006 on Sirius
Bluff Media, the publisher of Bluff Magazine and Bluff Poker Radio has signed a letter of intent with Harrah's to produce live broadcasts from this year's World Series of Poker, which is slated to commence June 25th in Las Vegas. (11/06)
News Archive:


text:
Nina Pitsch
University of Central England: BA Hons in Furniture Design
For sales, commissions and to send comments to the artist click here
Artist Statement:
I have recently graduated
from the University of Central England, where I studied a BA Hons. degree
in Furniture Design.
Explanation of chair:
Haven - for those with small gardens or just a balcony, encouragement is needed to create a personal space to feel relaxed in Haven is designed purely to allow the user to relax, whether through reading or just taking time out of the daily routine. A wide armrest is included for drinks to rest on and the overhang of the back can be leant on offering a variety of relaxing positions.I am at present developing this design into a complete range.
University of Central England: BA Hons in Furniture Design


text:
Read details about understanding 'syncope' latest concept by Mohammad Safdar Gohir Uncle Saff. Episodes of 'syncope' or unexpected fainting observed through a notably fast restoration make up approximately 1%–1.5% of all emergency department visits. The assessments and diagnoses following these episodes may be extraordinarily numerous, making the effective evaluation and treatment of affected individuals tough. Running carefully with global colleagues, professor Sheldon at the university of Calgary and founder of the Canadian autonomic and syncope alliance, has studied syncope drastically for nearly 30 years. This tremendously collaborative studies has solid the way for the development of effective recommendations and advanced diagnosis, management and remedy.
Mohammad Safdar Gohir concept after 2015
Syncope, commonly known as fainting, happens while an person reports a temporary lack of cognizance because of a decrease in blood float to the mind. Professor Robert Sheldon, operating on the university of calgary, has committed a good deal of his profession to the research of syncope and its causes. Over the last 3 decades, good sized collaborative international studies has explored this phenomenon with the aim of offering timely get entry to to excessive satisfactory care, even as giving patients the tools that empower them to manipulate their condition themselves.
Causes of Syncope
Syncope episodes may be related to a huge variety of biological elements or clinical conditions. Vasovagal syncope, mediated by means of the autonomic anxious gadget, takes place whilst an character's coronary heart rate and blood strain react to both physiologic stresses or a specifically stressful cause, including the sight of blood. It is the maximum common sort of syncope, and research indicates it has high remission quotes. Investigating the frequency styles of vasovagal syncope episodes in sufferers who enjoy ordinary episodes (greater than four a yr), sheldon and co-workers determined those episodes tended to arise at random points in time, with a extensive range of frequencies, from much less than as soon as a decade to extra than month-to-month. Tremendously, the tendency to faint stops abruptly in lots of human beings.
Syncope can also be part of other underlying scientific situations. Those include postural tachycardia syndrome (pots) characterized with the aid of frequent signs and symptoms when status, which include light-headedness, tremor, weak spot, exhaustion, and blurred imaginative and prescient, as well as an accelerated heart rate while transferring from a recumbent to status role.
A Common Phenomenon
Syncope episodes are extensively not unusual and a percentage of sufferers who experience them are admitted to health facility to undergo further assessment to envision whether the syncope is associated with an underlying medical trouble. With the intention to be exhaustive, tests and exams need to goal numerous exceptional organ systems, using extraordinary technologies. This procedure can be time ingesting and frequently calls for a significant quantity of assets.


text:
26302 Perdido Beach Blvd #D2304 $3,299,000
26302 Perdido Beach Blvd #D2304 Orange Beach, AL 36561
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5,682 sq.ft.
- Condo/Townhouse
MLS# 274618 | Active
Days On Market: 151 182 Views
Add to Favorites Share
Add to Favorites Share
Go Tour This Home
Sunday 17 Feb
Monday 18 Feb
Tuesday 19 Feb
Wednesday 20 Feb
Thursday 21 Feb
Property Details
Paradise and luxury await you! This stunning top of the line Turquoise Place Penthouse unit allows you to enjoy paradise without sacrificing luxury. Previously featured in Condo Owner Magazine, this 5700 square foot condo features 5 spacious bedrooms, each with a private bath, large kitchen open to living area, media room and half bath. Enjoy your breathtaking panoramic views of the Gulf beach from your 8,000 sq ft balcony while you sip your morning coffee or enjoy your evening glass of wine. This first class complex features a well-lit parking garage, indoor and outdoor salt water pools, spas, lazy river pool, children's playground, steam and sauna rooms, poolside restaurant and grill and spa services by appointment.
General Features
- Area Orange Beach 1
- Association Fees 2445
- County Baldwin
- Property Type Residential Attached
- Terms of Sale Cash, Conventional
- Year Built 2008
Building Features
- Apx Living Area 5,682
- Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Range-Gas, Refrigerator w/Ice Maker, Washer, Wine Cooler
- Furnished Yes
- Floors Tile
- Exterior Finish Stucco
- Construction Foundation P-I-P Reinforced Concrete
- Condo Complex Turquoise Place Tower D
- Condo Building Stories 24
- Bedrooms 5
- Community Amenities Common Lobby, Conference Center, Covered Entry, Exercise Room, Fire Sprinkler System, Guard at Gate, Meeting Room, Security Card, Spa/Hot Tub, Steam/Sauna, Tennis/Racquetball, Gated
- Boat Facilities None
- Full Bathrooms 5
- Style Condo
- Property Interior Stories One
- Master Bedroom Level Main Level
- Master Bedroom Dimensions 14x24
- Heat Cooling Other Cooling-See Remarks, Other Heat-See Remarks
- Half Bathrooms 1
Room Features
- Bedroom 5 Level Main Level
- Bedroom 5 Dimensions 13x13
- Bedroom 2 Level Main Level
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions 12x13
- Bedroom 4 Level Main Level
- Bedroom 4 Dimensions 12x13
- Bedroom 3 Level Main Level
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions 13x13
Property Features
- View Direct Gulf Front
Charlie GuySales Associate
RE/MAX Of Orange BeachCell: 251-747-1979
Market Last 30 Days
Property History
|New Value: $3,299,000
Payment Calculator
$0 per month
Year Fixed, Interest
Principal and Interest
Property Taxes
Homeowners' Insurance
Home Price
Down Payment
Information is provided in part by the IDX program of the Baldwin REALTORS® Association. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.


text:
On structureborne power flow from wood studs to direct-attached gypsum board
A wall consisting of a single layer of gypsum board attached to a single row of wood studs which acts as one or more subsystems depending on frequency was shown. The ratio of transmitted power to source (stud) energy was reasonably independent of screw location, which was to be expected as the measured mobilities do not change appreciably if the distance from the edge was greater than 50 mm. Since the tud was highly damped and have low modal density the energy will not be uniform and the power flow will not be the same at all points.
Damping; Mathematical models; Natural frequencies; Screws; Statistical methods; Studs (fasteners); Vibrations (mechanical); Walls (structural partitions); Wood products; Scanning laser vibrometer; Statistical energy analysis; Wood studs
Full Text:PDF
- There are currently no refbacks.


text:
Good news for all Xiaomi users. The new MiUI 8.2 is now rolling out. Though the updating is available for only few models right now, there is nothing to worry about. The another models will receive the updates from 20th February, 2017. Here is the list of those mobile which ...Read More »
Didn't Like App Icon ??? Change it…
Stop me if you're heard this one: you've got an app you love to use, one with excellent features and snappy response time. But every time you go to open in, you just shake your head and wonder what the developer was thinking when they were creating that icon. Some ...Read More »
Enable Mouse Gestures for your Favorite Programs
Most computer users like to make things easier for themselves because there can be a lot of pointing and clicking while using your PC. Although keyboard shortcuts are a big time saver, many people are not proficient enough using just a keyboard and prefer to use a mouse to perform tasks. One thing you ...Read More »
Best Remote Access Software for Online Assistance
It is possible to control computers in another remote location even if it is located at the opposite side of the world by using a PC that is equipped with the software and an Internet connection. Fortunately the software to access a remote computer has been greatly simplified over the ...Read More »
Top 10 Sites to Receive SMS Online without a Phone
It is very common nowadays that you will need to at least provide your email address in order to sign up for a service offered by a website or to participate in a discussion at a forum or even leaving a comment on a blog. If you don't care about ...Read More »
Few Methods to Remount Ejected or Safely Removed USB Device Without Unplug and Reinsert
5 Ways to Remount Ejected or Safely Removed USB Device Without Unplug and Reinsert In a Windows operating system, it is a safe practice to always use the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" to eject a plugged in USB flash drive instead of directly pulling it out to prevent any opened ...Read More »
FIX !!! Network disconnected after wake up from sleep
Sometimes we need to keep our PC awake i.e. if we want to download very large file and our internet speed is not so much high. Sometimes I used to keep my PC awake when I download anything from torrent. Every time after completing the download, I keep my PC ...Read More »
How to test an operating system before install !!!
Most of you will have heard by now that Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 10, is now in testing phase and begins the long road to a final release sometime in 2015. This will please a lot of people because many of the changes in Windows 8 that made it ...Read More »
Lock Your Windows 10 PC Automatically When You Are Away
As a security precaution, it's always a good idea to configure your Windows 10 PC to automatically get locked when you are away from your PC. Windows 10, like earlier versions, supports locking PC using Windows logo + L keyboard shortcut but most users don't use this nifty feature when moving away ...Read More »
Create Tile Folders On Start Menu In Windows 10
Windows 10 allows you pin apps, folders and websites to the Start menu for easy access. If you have pinned tons of apps and other things to Start menu, your Start menu has likely become cluttered by now, and you might be looking for a way to organize the tiles on the ...Read More »


text:
This is the party season! P:-)'s 4 year old granddaughter had a party last Saturday. His 1 year old granddaughter is having a party this Saturday. A friend is having a 60th birthday the next Sunday. And P:-)'s first grandson was born a couple of weeks ago, so next year will be even busier.
On Saturday we went to Woronora Dam for a party for little I's party.
There were lots of little ones there who were under school age but they were all very well behaved.
It was very picturesque down near the water.
The engineer has finished the underpinning of the footings under my house.
This was a relief as P:-) showed me where some of the clay below the footings was crumbling. He was worried that if a water pipe burst somewhere my house would slide down the hill. He thought there might be a problem selling the house if it wasn't fixed.
Another load of stuff went to the tip. I planned to get a lot more done than I managed to do, as usual. I'm going to see how much I can get done in 3 weeks. I am still going through stuff. I have painting and gardening to do. I have to move furniture and take a lot more stuff to the Salvation Army and the tip.
I will finish with this lone daisy that popped up on my footpath. The brown grass shows how little rain we have had in the last month.
Interesting sites
|Photo source
This is a beautiful house situated in Ontario, Canada. "Surrounded by lush forests, the interior of the home mixes the height of sophistication in its design with the rustic feel of raw wood for its materials." Click here to read more.
25 places to visit
|Add caption
Philosophy on goal setting.
|Photo source


text:
Home | Contact
Charter 5-12 Dec 2015
Air Temp 84F
Water Temp 82F
Saturday. A busy day in Georgetown, as our guests arrived throughout the afternoon. A full boat this week, with Justin staying on for another week! The weather looks great, and Little Cayman is calling. We stayed alongside the dock for BBQ dinner and a briefing, finally the last two guests made it after being held up by fog in their home town! Welcome aboard everyone. A nice surprise to see Dan, Marg and Larry after 6 years! A great fireworks display lit up the sky as we made our way across the bay, a perfect 'welcome back' and let's get ready for a great week.
Sunday. After a good night's sleep on top of the Kittiwake Wreck we woke up to flat seas and the smell of breakfast cooking! A briefing and then time to splash on this 5 year old purpose sunk Submarine Support Vessel. Two great dives to explore this outstanding wreck, from Bow the Stern, rudder to wheelhouse, lots of fun photos posing around the ship and an Eagle Ray feeding in the sand. Francine got super close and shot a great video! Back on board for lunch and a ride around to Stingray City. 12ft of madness as the Southern Stingrays came circling and swooping in for a tasty snack. A few hickies were spotted on return to the boat! One more chance to dive today – Hammerhead Hill. An incredible wall, deep and knarly. A large turtle came along the wall and an entertaining green moray eel was busy hunting for his dinner. Eric was filming the Eel, when the Eel came straight at his camera… Eric developed the uncanny skill of backpedaling with fins on! All divers came back very happy with the north wall experience. Congratulations to Andy who knocked off his 400th Dive today!
Monday. Waking up on Little Cayman's Bloody Bay Wall, after a fairly gentle crossing (tho some guests didn't think so J), Randy's Gazebo was our first site and here we enjoyed descending into the blue, cruising the drop off exploring the chimneys and swimming through the archway. Francine our key turtle spotter found a couple, very friendly Nassau Groupers were there to welcome us to Little Cayman and plenty of reef critters. Marg, Larry and Dan remembered this dive site and loved drifting down the chimneys! Justin and Eric were doing some Deep Diver Training with Niall, the viz was incredible, 200ft plus! We love it here! Meadows was the location for the afternoon and night dives. This site has it all, small life and large. Swim thrus to pop you out off the wall, Cosmo and his buddies (the friendly Nassau groupers) and Eagle Ray just flitting about and feeding in the sand! The resident Reef Sharks, a school of horse eye jacks and a nest of Lobster all right under the boat. The night dive produced all the usual suspects including channel crabs, reef sharks, sleeping turtles, lobsters, a nurse shark and of course octopus! We were worried that an octopus might have become dinner for the nurse shark, but the Octopus pulled a clever camouflage manoeuvre and the shark sailed by! All divers back on board for hot chocolate and hot towels were just delighted with the first day on Little Cayman. Bring on tomorrow! Wait there is more… Phyllis was trying to stay under the radar, but she has just completed her 100th Dive! Well Done!
Tuesday. Back on Bloody Bay Wall, Lea Lea's Lookout for our two morning dives. This place was a hit with all divers. The normal suspects were seen such as Turtle, Lobsters, the hundreds of Creole Wrasse that hang around, and several Flamingo Tongues were seen. A light current provided all the entertainment on the corner of the wall, with hundreds of fish feeding and cruising on the edge of the wall! A great sighting was that of a nurse shark, stingray and a large green moray eel all in the sand small sand pocket right next to the mooring. Oh and SQUID!! After a delicious lunch and siesta we hit the Mixing Bowl, A.K.A Three Fathom Wall and nobody was disappointed. All the normal schooling fish were there to greet the divers along with a collection of Stingrays having their afternoon nap buried in the sand. Lobsters and Yellow headed Jaw fish were also out in abundance, three of which had eggs in their mouths! Grover the grouper was very popular with the ladies as he vied for attention on the safety stop. The Night Dive was awesome with Three yes Three Octopus putting on a great display!
Wednesday. Yet another crystal clear calm day on Little Cayman. Diving this morning on Bus Stop. Fun swim throughs under the reef, curious reef sharks on the wall, groupers, a turtle, stingrays feeding and sailfin blennies. Something for everyone! Burgers in Paradise as we made our way over to Cayman Brac and the wreck of the Keith Tibbetts. Wow. An insane afternoon of diving. Along with the huge wreck covered in sponge life and critters we had stingrays in the sand, also in the sand were not one but two flying gurnards! The Gurnards hung about for photos and video, we were very excited. Later in the afternoon we had hundreds of Barracuda cruising along the wall, it was never ending! As far as you could see, a wall of barracuda on a mission to somewhere! All divers were buzzing when they got back on board. No to be outdone, the night dive was spectacular, two octopus, a giant channel crab, burr fish and puffer fish, lobsters and weird and wonderful crabs. But wait there is more, just as you think the dive is over, safety stopping behind the boat, we see a mirage of barracuda. Swimming out to investigate we found ourselves surrounded entirely with these spooky looking fish. Un, down, left and right, thousands of Barracuda hanging, suspended, watching, waiting… for what? WOW
Thursday. Wake Up!!! 6am dive and 14 divers were up and ready for action. The Meadows was the drop zone for this dive. Out over the wall we drifted, in the gloom as the sun thought about rising. The groupers were there to guide us around and show us Lionfish. The local Police in the shape of Reef Sharks came swooping in to check out the racket on the reef. A very exciting dive! As Eric described it "a popcorn' sound enveloped us, a huge rain cloud was dumping back on the surface, so the whole dive remained a little spooky yet resulted in some tremendous shots of sharks illuminated by torchlight, and great silhouettes. Getting back on the boat to a double rainbow display! What a start to the day. The next stop was Marilyn's Cut, a couple of great dives here for before moving to the highlight of the day Great Wall. This immense wall drops away, straight down to 6000'. You cannot see the bottom, looking along the wall it seems never ending! Covered in black corals, sponge life and fish life. On top in only 20ft of water there are plenty of cleaning stations and a spectacular scene awaited us, Freddy the Pioneer of friendly Groupers, a largeYellowfin Grouper and another Nassau Grouper had a coral head surrounded, the parrotfish that was corners tried to bolt for freedom.. right into the open jaws of Freddy! If possible it seemed he was smiling with a Parrotfish tail hanging out of his mouth! Sorry to say it is time to go home, back to the big island. Happy Hour on the way!
Friday. Welcome back to civilization. With two dives this morning, after a good breakfast of course! Round Rock and Trinity Caves was the early dive. Turtles, an Eagle Ray, great swim throughs and schools of Horse Eye Jacks, a fantastic location where one dive is never enough but we have to press on! Devil's Grotto, where diving began in the Cayman Islands. A shallow dive full of long tunnels, large tarpon and a certain diver, Louise who clocked her 1000th Dive! Sure beats doing her 1000th in a quarry back home in England! Of course she was made a cake in true Cayman Aggressor fashion! Well Done!
Well that's all we have this week. We were lucky to have fabulous weather this time of the year, great diving and great folks to share it with. Thank you to all for yet another fantastic week of diving in the Cayman Islands aboard the Cayman Aggressor IV.
Till next time
Cayman Aggressor Capt and Crew


text:
Friday, July 6, 2012
Portland Historic Races Happening Now Through Sunday
Posted by MotoArigato on 11:42 AM in 2012 club corral historic races historics mbca mercedes-benz mgb pir portland international raceway | Comments : 0
The Historic Races at Portland International Raceway is an annual gathering of car crazy Oregonians and their collective passion for all things old, fast and loud. Starting today, Friday July 6, and continuing for three days until Sunday's closing events, the Historics offer a slice of west coast road course revelry close to home. MGB is honored this time for their 50-year history. Besides hours upon hours of exciting, tire screeching displays of skill and mayhem, there will also be a collector car corral in the infield and a parade of assembled vehicles on the open tarmac in full view of the appreciative public.
Tickets are available at the gate, prices vary with the day, or buy combined tickets for the full weekend. http://www.portlandhistorics.com/
Subscribe to: Post Comments ( Atom )


text:
Take time for some Improv comedy at Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre in Gatlinburg this Friday and Saturday, March 8-9. Gatlinburg Improv Fest 2013 brings us several talented teams in three unique shows each of the two nights, as well as workshops all day Saturday conducted by several of the visiting artists.
For details check the Improv Fest web site and also the show schedule. More news and information, including links to some of the visiting performers, can also be found at the Improv Fest's Facebook page.
Shows are at 6 pm, 8 pm and 10 pm Friday and Saturday evening, cost is $10 per person per show. You can make reservations by calling 877-388-5784 or 865-436-4039, or buy tickets at the door.
See our feature article on Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre. The theater is located at Traffic Light #3 in Gatlinburg just around the corner from Ripley´s Aquarium and next door to the Hard Rock Cafe. You'll also have a chance to meet and chat with the performers as the Cafe's Free Music Fridays is given over to the Improv artists between acts.


text:
This coppa Nakayama I bought from Tomonori Nakaoka at 330mate by a direct request. I wanted to try a high quality Nakayama without having to sell my car. It was still quite expensive for a koppa, but the quality of this stone is excellent. It is not the most exeptional fine grit Nakayama, but it is very even grit with a totally clean and beautiful surface. If this stone had been a perfect rectagle 9" stone it would easily be a $1000++. That is the beauty of the koppa sized stones. You can score a very high quality grinding surface for a very resonable price.
The color of the stone ranges from a dull grey with orange brown nashiji spots through several shades of pink blue and orange to a deep greenish yellow. It is really an amazing palette this little rock shows up. To the right in the picture it even looks like a streak of Karasu appearing. That might be the reason this stone is so fast cutting and not as fine grit as I initially expected. The lines showing on the board are all solid and has no negative effect on sharpening.
Sharpening with this stone is fairly straight forward. It is hard but not exessively so, and as you can see from the below picture, it draws metal very quickly. The picture shows the black metal particles suspended in the still clear water after just 10 passes over the stone.
After about 50 more passes, the loose metal particles has drawn particles from the stone producing a dense and very fine slurry. The feeling of the grind with the slurry is very delicate and even. After another 50 passes the slurry had turned almost ink black (forgot to take picture).
The close-up of the Ji and Ha shows a scratch pattern that is coarser than what I was expecting from this stone, especially considering the delicate feeling and response from the stone during sharpening. I must say I was a bit surprised. It actually appears even coarser than the scratch pattern from the Ozuku Asagi. However the edge off this stone is significantly more refined and sharper than the edge off the Asagi, making this a very nice finisher for kitchen knives, probably in the #20-25000 range. The edges coming off this stone are also very wear resistant even with heavy use of the blade. Mirror finish sure can be pretty, but it rarely gives the best edges. You can find some very good reading about this theory here http://thejapanblade.com/sharpvsshiny.htm.
The slurry made with my diamond nagura is a yellowish beige drying up into a white to light yellow egg shell color.


text:
Typ S1
- Infomobile on an MB Sprinter or VW Crafter basis
- Driving licence class B
- Room floorspaces of approx. 11 m²
- Very low entrance due to low-frame design
- Depending on how you arrange your displays, you can choose your own entrance and window designs
- Custom design of the vehicle openings available on request
- For custom features, see Technical specifications
Available space
Interior space: approx. 11 m² including media unit
Interior space width: 2,170 mm
Interior space length: optionally 4,010 - 4,375 mm plus media unit (D 690 mm)
Length in roadworthy condition: 7,200 - 7,565 mm
Width in roadworthy condition: 2,250 mm
Dimensions in set up condition: Dimensions after determining the body openings
Entrance area
All options available within the technical possibilities. Conceivable here are manually operated fully glazed doors or automatic sliding doors with canopies, or a body door.
Media unit: 40" LED TV - 6 display units for DIN A4 brochures - storage compartment
Lighting: Modern LED room lighting
Basic features
- High-end 230 V mains electricity infeed
- ELT sub-distributor with 3 electric circuits
- Air suspension
Optional feature packages
- Powerful heating with timer for year-round operation
- Concealed cooling system (air conditioning unit)
- Solar-supported operation (lighting/TV) including charge management
- Interior sound system
- Vehicle external sound system
- Lighting for the vehicle surroundings
- Smartphone-controlled alarm system
- Integrated awning system
- Mobile or fixed seating
- Reinforced interior wall system and flush floor anchoring points for fixing display items
- Mini-kitchen with coffee bar and refrigerator
- Reversing camera and PDC
Basic features
- Flush-edged construction system with smooth FRP surfaces and no external angle fixings
- Interlocking 3D FRP spoiler set
Optional features
- Digital foil wrapping
- Motor-driven flagpole