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Firefighters made quick work of an apartment fire in southeast Wichita early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
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Hi, my name is Nik, I'm 39yrs old and I've been married to my husband for 18 yrs and we have two boys. I live in Kent in England. We are an active family, with a chilled outlook, so our dogs get plenty of exercise - and room to make mistakes, just like everyone else. Both of our dogs were rescued when they were young, Fred at 18 months and Molly at about a year old.
Fred is our Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross....Greyhound? Not too sure - he's kind of long and lean! He lopes for miles when we're up on the hills. We got him in October 2013, which means today must be his 2nd birthday! His training for the last 6 months has really just been about letting him relax into the home, as he was pretty stressed at first and really overprotective, but Molly's been really good for that. Molly is not a staffie, she's a 5 yr old German Shepherd cross, but as she and Fred stick together, it wouldn't be right not to mention her! Especially when she's chewing on his ear to get him to play, ambushing him out of the long grass up on the hills or curled up with him at the end of the day.
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Hello Nik Welcome.
Some pics?
Some pics?
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I would love to add photos from my computer, but I can't seem to get them to copy/paste and I'm really not sure how to follow the other instructions on the post about putting pics on. I'm really not a teckie at all!
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I finally managed to post some pics!
This is Fred. This is Molly.
and this is Molly using Fred's bum as a pillow!
This is Fred. This is Molly.
and this is Molly using Fred's bum as a pillow!
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Status: Closed
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Property Description
GARDENER's DELIGHT!! Well-cared for home hidden in its own 1.3 mini forest with manicured lawn; dozens of mature shade trees; flower beds galore; fruit trees and more. Large 360+/-sqft loft doubles as a 3rd bedroom; or use it as a library or hobby space and has storage area under roof. Economical to heat with Homestead brand wood heat stove that has a real rock hearth constructed from native materials and new, ventless wall-mounted propane gas heater installed in January 2018. Real knotty pine tongue and groove wood paneling gives this home a country feel. New electric water heater and whirlpool frig with pull-out freezer drawer. Side-draft evaporative cooler and window A/C are all you need for warm summer afternoons. Well pump replaced in early 2000's and new pressure tank installed in
Contract Information
Status Change Date: 2018-09-21
List Price: $179,000
Status: Closed
Current Price: $173,000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Location, Tax & Legal
Map Code/Grid: C71
House Number: 49495
Compass: N
Street Name: Hwy 288
St Suffix: --
City/Town Code: Young
State/Province: AZ
Zip Code: 85554
Country: USA
County Code: Gila
Assessor Parcel Ltr: B
Assessor Number: 305-26-030-B
Subdivision: Not applicable
Taxes: 1013.14
General Property Description
Dwelling Type: Single Family - Detached
Dwelling Styles: Detached
Exterior Stories: 2
# of Interior Levels: 2
# Bedrooms: 2
# Bathrooms: 1
Approx SQFT: 1300
Price/SqFt: 133.08
Approx SqFt Range: 1,201 - 1,400
Horses: Y
Builder Name: Johnson
Year Built: 1980
Approx Lot SqFt: 58275
Apx Lot Size Range: 1 - 1.9 Acres
Pool: None
Elementary School: Other
Jr. High School: Other
High School: Other
Elem School Dist #: 000 - Out of Area
High School Dist #: 000 - Out of Area
Remarks & Misc
Geo Lat: 34.113199
Geo Lon: -110.930105
Status Change Info
Off Market Date: 2018-08-10
Under Contract Date: 2018-07-27
Close of Escrow Date: 2018-09-21
Sold Price: 173000
Legal Info
Township: 9N
Range: 14E
Section: 20
Lot Number: -
Association & Fees
PAD Fee Y/N: N
Cap Impv/Impt Fee$/%: $
Cap Impv/ImptFee2$/%: $
Land Lease Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee Y/N: N
Rec Center Fee 2 Y/N: N
Basement Y/N: N
Separate Den/Office
Sep Den/Office Y/N: N
Parking Spaces
Carport Spaces: 1
Total Covered Spaces: 1
Sold Info
Loan Type: VA
Loan Years: 30
Payment Type: Fixed
Closing Cost Split: Normal - N
Buyer Concess $/%: %
Seller Concess $/%: %
Property Features
Special Listing Cond: N/A
Add'l Property Use: Other (See Remarks)
Architecture: Other (See Remarks)
Master Bathroom: None
Master Bedroom: Downstairs
Additional Bedroom: Other Bdrm Split
Fireplace: Other (See Remarks)
Flooring: Carpet; Vinyl
Pool - Private: No Pool
Spa: None
Dining Area: Breakfast Bar; Other (See Remarks)
Kitchen Features: Range/Oven Gas; Dishwasher; Refrigerator
Laundry: Other (See Remarks)
Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Technology: Sat Dish TV Lsd; HighSpd Intrnt Aval
Exterior Features: Storage Shed(s); Other (See Remarks)
Construction: Frame - Wood
Const - Finish: Painted
Roofing: Comp Shingle
Cooling: Evaporative; Window/Wall Unit; Other (See Remarks)
Heating: Other (See Remarks)
Utilities: APS; Butane/Propane
Water: Well - Pvtly Owned
Sewer: Septic in & Cnctd
Fencing: Wire (See Remarks)
Landscaping: None
Horse Features: Other (See Remarks)
Possession: By Agreement
Unit Style: Two Levels
Association Fee Incl: No Fees
Assoc Rules/Info: None
Existing 1st Loan: Treat as Free&Clear
New Financing: Cash; VA; FHA; Conventional
Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
2008. Fully fenced with 3 access gates. Barn is actually the original, historic home of the Sextons; well-suited today to house goats or sheep. Garden shed for tools, etc. Chicken coop. Plus, separate workshop with work tables. Water run off from the road drains through specially-dug shallow ditch north of home and into the back (easterly) part of acreage.
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ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs, wearing his new glasses, to help the Atlanta Braves recover after blowing a five-run lead and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7 on Wednesday night.
ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs, wearing his new glasses, to help the Atlanta Braves recover after blowing a five-run lead and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7 on Wednesday night.
Freeman, who had missed four straight starts because of vision problems, was elated about receiving his new sports glasses before the game. He broke out of slump with three hits: his eighth homer in the first, a run-scoring double in the third and run-scoring single in the eighth.
The Braves, who snapped an eight-game losing streak Tuesday night, gave up a 5-0 lead, then scored three runs in the sixth. Brian McCann's two-run single highlighted the rally.
Jonny Venters (3-2) recorded the last out of the sixth. Craig Kimbrel earned his 15th save.
After Freeman's homer, Tim Hudson and other teammates made circles in front of their eyes, pretending to wear glasses, as they welcomed him to the dugout. Freeman said before the game he didn't care if he looked different in glasses.
"I can see and that's all that matters," he said.
The Braves broke a 5-5 tie with three runs on four hits off Mark Rzepczynski (0-3) in the sixth. Jack Wilson's double drove in Jose Constanza, who reached first on his third hit and moved to second on a wild pitch.
Wilson was caught in a run-down between third and home on Michael Bourn's grounder, but he kept the play going long enough for Bourn to advance to second. Following an intentional walk to Martin Prado, McCann drove in Bourn and Prado with a single for an 8-5 lead.
The Cardinals scored two runs off Eric O'Flaherty in the eighth off Shane Robinson's sacrifice fly and Carlos Beltran's infield single.
The Braves added two runs in the eighth off Jason Motte, who set up the inning with walks to Eric Hinske and Bourn. Dan Uggla drove in one with a sac fly and Freeman finished the scoring by knocking in Bourn.
Atlanta led 5-0 before the Cardinals managed their first hit.
McCann hit a two-run homer in the first. One out later, Freeman cleared the center-field wall off Kyle Lohse.
With two outs in the third and Uggla on first base following his single, Freeman hit a high pop fly into the wind, blowing in from left field.
Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday sprinted toward the infield but couldn't catch up as the wind blew the ball away from the outfield, dropping in shallow left field for a double that scored Uggla.
Constanza added a run-scoring single.
Rafael Furcal led off the fourth with a single for the Cardinals' first hit. Holliday drove in Furcal with a one-out single.
Tyler Green's two-run, bases-loaded single was the big hit in the Cardinals' four-run sixth off Hudson. Holliday and Daniel Descalso also had RBI singles.
Hudson gave up five runs on six hits in 5 2-3 innings.
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1. The human condition and evolving societies
Building sustainable communities requires a nuanced understanding of the people who create them. There are variations between and within communities that provide a sociocultural basis that defines the issues with respect to cultural expression, heritage, current concerns, cross-generational and cross-cultural communication and relationships, norms and values, acceptable practices and goals, and visions of the future. Carleton has many programs of research that involve an understanding of people and how they relate to one another that are relevant to our efforts to build sustainable communities.
Relevant areas include:
- Health and well-being
- Mind and brain
- Human development across the lifespan
- Language and culture
- Diversity
- Indigenous communities and knowledge
- Gender
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- Law and social justice
- Social innovation
- Ethics, human rights, social equality
- Migration and diaspora studies
- Citizenship and social integration
- Peace and security
- Heritage, memory, and identity
- Cultural vitality
- Cultural production and preservation
- Communication within and across communities and across generations
2. The changing environment
Sustainable communities are wholly dependent on the health of the planet. This includes the natural and physical environments in which we work and live, along with how we interact with and interpret these spaces. How we develop and protect our resources, and how we change the conditions of the planet, can have short and very long-term implications for generations to come.
Relevant areas include:
- Environment and ecosystems: conservation and protection
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- Sustainable architecture and green building design
- Heritage conservation
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- Transnational migration, border security, and sovereignty
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- Climate adaptation
- The North
3. Foundational sciences and technological innovation
Existing and emerging technologies are increasingly altering our capacity as individuals and as a society. They have already altered how we are related to one another, shifted the boundaries between work and home, influenced mortality and provided opportunities for independent living. The relationship between humans and our environment is changing fundamentally as technologies evolve. Their implications for the future, and our capacity to maximize how technology can be used to build a thriving society, are pivotal to any comprehensive approach to building a sustainable future.
The foundational areas listed below are critical for initiatives driving social and economic impacts in Canada. These are the building blocks for a number of Carleton's strategic multi-disciplinary research programs, e.g. Aerospace, research in the North and Data Sciences. Our ICT, autonomous and connected vehicles and aerospace initiatives, in particular, have a rich history of building on ALL of the foundational sciences listed, and indeed, also draw from the other three Dimensions of Research.
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Hi, I'm Beth Boynton and I am the excited founder of PILL-Portsmouth Improv Learning Lab! We provide experiential learning programs that are joyful and and connecting. PILL classes also build essential interpersonal skills and can be customized for groups and businesses!
Why is Dignity is our Destiny the PILL tagline?
The phrase is graciously shared by Robert Fuller in his work against rankism and for dignity! When the environment is safe and group process is nurtured via expert facilitation, improv activities become a fun way for people to connect and collaborate.
In this way, all participants get to practice speaking up and listening, while playing together!
- Everyone is valued.
- Everyone contributes.
- Trusting relationships are formed.
Almost all creativity involves purposeful play. – Abraham Maslow
This is ideal for us humans and includes a vision of divine play that will help heal the social fabric of our world!
How did you come to develop PILL?
I've learned a lot about and improved my own communication through improv classes over the years. I'm still learning!
Also, I've been a Registered Nurse for over 30 years and have a Masters in Organization & Management! Over the last decade, I've been teaching healthcare professionals skills required for effective communication, collaboration, teamwork, and leadership. Skills that are rooted in emotional intelligence and critical for providing safe care and optimal patient satisfaction while coping with stress and sustaining rewarding careers. If you are interested to know more about my work in healthcare, check out my blog, "Confident Voices in Healthcare" or my book: Medical Improv: A New Way to Improve Communication.
I've been taking improv classes for many years and gradually adapting activities for my students. I found that many activities could be used to teach emotional intelligence and communication skills while having a lot of fun. Now I want to teach these activities to a broader audience in my hometown!
Is PILL Improv Comedy?
Many people associate improv with improv comedy, but PILL is different. In PILL classes, facilitators take the focus off of performing. Instead we focus on creating a safe environment, having fun, meeting others, and personal growth. It can still be and often is quite funny, but there is no audience except your fellow participants who are very supportive!
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Give me a call or email. I'm happy to talk and even meet for coffee in one of the great spots on our beautiful seacoast! 603-205-3509 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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This plug and play tuner attaches to two easy to access sensors in the engine bay and works with your factory DME tuning to remap your boost, timing, and fueling for optimal performance and reduced turbo lag. The Stage1 manipulates the ECU boost control signals allowing it to modify boost levels, but does not manipulate the ECU manifold boost reference, allowing your ECU to properly map timing and fueling for the higher boost levels. The end result is something that runs as smoothly as stock only with higher boost targets under heavy throttle. Stage1 features a 64mhz processor allowing sensors to be sampled 800 times per second using dedicated 10 bit digital to analog converters, ensuring smooth and powerful performance.
Boost added is user adjustable with the optional BMS data cable with the default boost gain set to 3.0 psi over stock. The Stage1 can be used by itself or in conjunction with a flash tuning map for adding extra boost where desired. Installation takes under a minute and it removes just as quickly without a trace when needed. Fuel economy during normal driving is unchanged.
Power gains with the Red Sport model which runs more boost from the factory are in the 30-50hp range depending on fuel quality, while the Silver Sport which is heavily detuned from the factory can gain up to 60hp-100hp depending on the fuel quality. The higher the octane the higher you can raise the boost pressure over stock and the larger the power gain. For Red Sport we suggest a maximum of 3psi over stock on pump fuels and 4psi over stock on E85 mixtures or unleaded race gas, while Silver Sport can run up to 5psi over stock on good 93 octane fuel, and up to 7psi over stock on E85 mixtures or unleaded race gas. For those using the Stage1 in conjunction with an aftermarket flash map normally you'll want to run 1-2psi over the flashed boost target depending on your fuel quality.
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Recipe: Pork and Beans
This is not a difficult recipe. It isn't expensive and is easily adaptable. I am primarily writing this down because my hubby are going away and my daughter is being kept an eye on by her Uncle for a few days. She asked for this recipe to cook while we are away.
Pork sausage chopped small (a little good sauage is better than lots of cheap wet sausage)
Beans 3 tins drained but not washed
Sicks of celery 2-3
Bell peppers (3 cups full or 4 peppers) chopped and de-seeded
Garlic cloves 4-6 (size dependant) minced/crushed
Onion chopped finely (or 2 shallots)
Tomato puree 1 heaped tablespoon
Stock cube 1 (I prefer chicken for this but you can use pork or vegetable)
Soy sauce 1-2 tablespoons
Vinegar (balsamic or beet vinegar) 1 tablespoon
Tony's Creole seasoning 1 tsp
Brittany's Cajun seasoning 2-3 tsp
Smoked Paprika 1 tablespoon.
A little water.
In a large pan on a medium heat cook your chopped sausage. You can use a mix but a firmer sausage will release it's oils (like Kabanos or Chorizo) when you have coloured the sausage and released some of the oils remove from pan and set aside.
Sweat your onion, bellpeppers and celery for 10 minutes (longer if using frozen peppers) until the onion starts to become pale and glassy. Then add the garlic (adding it too early can make it burn and taste bitter) and cook for a further 5 to 10 minutes.
Add Brittany's seasoning and stir well.
Add the Tony's and smoked paprika and add the beans. If one of the cans has a lot of bean "gunk" in it, add the tomato puree to that empty can and add a little water to it. Stir the can and add the bean and tomato stuff to the pot. This gunk is almost pure bean starch and will thicken the mix.
Stir the pot well and add the pork back into the mix. If it is a little dry add more water.
Add the stock cube, soy sauce and vinegar.
Turn the heat right down and cook on a low heat stirring occasionally. It should take at least an hour but better more like 2-3. If it is too wet leave the lid off, too dry add more water. Taste for seasoning and add some salt or pepper to taste.
Serve with crusty bread, cornbread, rice or extra bacon or left over pork (like chops).


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(Matisse, Henri. La Raie Verte "The Green Line." c. 1905.
Oil & tempera on canvas. Statens Musseum for Kunst, Copenhagen.)
Matisse once reflected on the significance of the years 1905 - 1907 by saying, "Fauvism is not everything, but it is the foundation of everything." Yet, in the years leading up to this breakthrough, he had despaired of ever making a living from his art.
(Matisse, Henri. Open, Window, Collioure. c. 1905.
Oil on canvas. Private Collection.)
While completing his law studies, Matisse enrolled at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts and joined the studio of Gustave Moreau. In 1898, he travelled to Corsica, where he produced small, colorful work, the precursors of Fauvism before returning to a darker palette.
(Matisse, Henri. La Dance "The Dance." c. 1910.
Oil on canvas. The State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg.)
Matisse worked alongside the Divisionist painter Paul Signac in St. Tropez in 1904, where he produced sketches for his seminal painting Luxe, Calme, et Volupte (Luxury, Serenity and Pleasure), and with Andre Derain in Collioure during the "Fauve Summer" of 1905.
(Matisse, Henri. The Goldfish. c. 1912.
Oil on canvas. Pushkin Museum of Art, Moscow.)
Between 1906 and 1910, he created some of his most important pieces, affirming his belief in the importance of harmonious, brightly colored composition. Matisse frequently combined portraiture, still life and landscape, in a way not seen before. These elements occur together in his many interior scenes in which an open window looks out on to the sea or a landscape.
(Matisse, Henri. The Desert: Harmony in Red "The Red Room."
c. 1908. Oil on canvas. Royal Academy, London.)
Matisse was quoted, "A work of art must carry itself in complete significance and impose it upon the beholder, even before they can identify the subject matter." I think that sums it up, his life was a continual search for balance between color and form and his work is much appreciated here!
Enjoy :)
Reference: King, R. Art. New York: Dk Publishing, 2008.


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2012 Honda Jet First Flight FAA Conforming Aircraft full preview video and photos
Now we are talking about a significant step in Honda's aerospace program leading to delivery of aircraft in 2012.
The first conforming HondaJet lifted off December 20, 2010, at 15:31 EST from Honda Aircraft Company's world headquarters facility at the
Piedmont Triad International Airport in . Greensboro, North Carolina
The HondaJet remained aloft for 51 minutes, during which time the aircraft's flight characteristics and performance were analyzed and systems checks were conducted. Various test data gathered during the flight were transmitted real-time to Honda's flight test telemetry operations base within the company's world headquarters facility.
While Honda enters the flight test program with its conforming HondaJet, the company also nears completion of its aircraft production facility on its
campus. The 266,000 ft2 HondaJet production facility is scheduled for completion in early 2011, with the final phase of interior build-out now underway. Upon completion of the production facility, Honda will begin the process of moving equipment and personnel into the facility and undertaking pre-production preparations and training necessary to support HondaJet production ramp-up beginning in 2012. Greensboro
2012 Honda Jet First Flight FAA Conforming... by heshamyounes
Honda Aircraft Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, Ltd., has amassed orders for well over 100 HondaJet advanced light business jets. Scheduled for first delivery in the third quarter of 2012, the $4.5 million HondaJet is Honda's first-ever commercial aircraft and lives up to the company's reputation for dynamic performance together with superior efficiency. The HondaJet proof-of-concept aircraft has accumulated more than 500 flight test hours and attained both a top speed of 420 knots (483 mph) and a maximum altitude of 43,000 ft. in flight testing.
The production HondaJet flight deck features a Honda-customized Garmin® G3000 next-generation all-glass avionics system incorporating a class-leading layout with three 14-inch landscape-format displays and dual touch-screen controllers for overall avionics control and flight plan entries. The HondaJet Avionics Suite is the most advanced glass flight deck available in any light business jet and provides state-of-the-art integrated avionics functionality featuring split screen MFD capability, satellite weather, graphical synoptics, digital audio, and optional Synthetic Vision.
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Egg Donor Requirements
Are you thinking about becoming an egg donor?
At Extraordinary Conceptions, we know that egg donations truly make a difference in the lives of others. We work with future parents around the world who are trying to conceive a child but can't do it without the help of an egg donor like yourself. These parents are looking for potential egg donors who may physically resemble themselves in some way such as hair color, facial features, or blood type. Aside from physical characteristics, they may also be looking for ways in which the donors reflect themselves; artistic, compassionate, humorous, and well educated. Because we help such a diverse group of parents, we are looking for all types of women who are willing to become egg donors.
Maybe you know someone who struggled with infertility and needed the help of an egg donor to become a parent. If so, then you know how heartbreaking and difficult it can be for people who are unable to conceive on their own. Your egg donation can be a very rewarding experience not only for the parents, but for yourself. Becoming an egg donor gives you the opportunity to learn more about your own genetics and fertility through the testing and screening process that you may not know otherwise. Egg donors learn the outcome from their egg donation, which brings the experience full circle. While most egg donations are anonymous, in some cases there are "known donations" where the egg donor and parents may even stay in contact for future updates. And of course, all of our egg donors are generously compensated for their time. If travel is required, all travel is paid upfront plus per diem. We also have opportunities for international travel.
Is egg donation right for you?
Please take a few minutes to read the information in our Donor Center and related sections and feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions regarding egg donation or our program. If you're ready to apply now, please click HERE to go to our Egg Donor Application. The basic egg donor requirements are listed below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Requirements To become an Egg Donor:
- A healthy woman between the ages of 18-29
- BMI of 27 or less (height & weight proportionate)
- A non-smoker and not using recreational drugs
Additional Considerations:
- College is beneficial, but not necessary
- Must be willing to complete medical & psychological testing
- Must be willing to take a series of injectable medications
- Must be willing to undergo outpatient surgical procedure for actual egg retrieval
- The entire process from time of selection by future parent to egg donation is typically 60-90 days
If you feel you meet these basic requirements, please apply to take the next step in becoming a donor and helping out parents in need. Compensation for egg donation starts at $5,000 plus additional benefits and support. If travel is required, all travel is paid upfront plus per diem. We also have opportunities for international travel.
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Are you currently an egg donor with Extraordinary Conceptions that has children already? Have you ever given thought to becoming a surrogate as another way to help make someone's dream of having a baby come true? Did you know that you can register to do both?! Simply log in to your profile and click to complete the surrogacy application on the right side of your profile. (View may be different on mobile phones). After you submit your initial application, someone from our Surrogacy Admissions team will reach out to you to take the next step.


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Today, Apple released iOS 6.0.2 for iPhone 5 and iPad mini. The release notes for the iPhone only note that an unnamed Wi-Fi bug has been fixed.
iOS 6.0.2 Software Update
This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:
• Fixes a bug that could impact Wi-Fi
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Post by: Bret Hart(73101)
2005-02-22 07:29:35
What about having hardcore matches?
Also a stat count for hardcore abilities would be good.
Iron man matches (Could just call them that and do first to 3 pins or something. It would be more dangerous than a cage and the pay off would be much higher.)
Make some kind of advantage of being in stables: Rare run-ins, donate money to stable members, etc.
Have basic hardcore moves: Chair shot, etc and then make people buy other more powerful hardcore moves: Barbwire, etc. Special hardcore moves would be cool too.
That's about it for now, but I like to suggest stuff to better games on all the games I play... I'll be back probably. ;)
Post by: mistahspeddles(20309)
2005-02-22 07:59:23
No weapons, this has been brought up a billion times. Peter wants a family type game, so blood and gore is out of the question.
Ironman, you can do your own.
We used to have stable battles and tourneys all the time. Myself and others who ran them are too lazy/busy to organize them anymore. Not to mention stables are just way too spread out now, things used to be a lot closer. Some of us have been looking for another stable tourney, but it never happens. Stables are mainly for things like that and just mainly for roleplaying. They were almost eliminated at a point.
Post by: Bret Hart(73101)
2005-02-22 13:01:15
|I see, those are good points. Thanks for the reply.


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Let's continue with, how I came to know what I am and who I am.
These are questions that everyone wants to answer and many people struggle with the difference between these two questions, but there is a difference and it's important. Now let's define, "who" we are and more precisely, who we choose to be.
Who am I?This is a very simple question of accountability and measurement, but it can be profoundly difficult to answer in honesty. God made you what you are for His purpose. It is our job to identify both the attributes and gifts that each of us has in Christ and the ones that make us unique. It is also our responsibility to give ourselves over to what God designed us to be.
Asking yourself who you are is the yardstick. Are you, at any given moment, being what God made you to be? The answer to this question is who you are. Are you, through faith, producing the fruit of the Spirit, by the unique traits and gifts God created in you?
You have patience, but are you being patient? You have joy, but are you being joyful? You have strength, are you being strong? You were made as a wife, husband, child, etc… but are you living that in a way that is pleasing to and glorifying God? Or, are you going through the motions, or even resisting?
As you grow in your relationship with the Lord and continue to honestly ask yourself "who" you are on a regular basis, who you are will come closer to aligning with "what" you are. When they align, you can know that you are being exactly what God made you to be.
Take Action!
Do you know "what" you are in Christ? If so, then "who" do you choose to be?
What we are, we find in the scriptures as a new creation in Christ. Who we are is who we choose to be. We can continue as our old self or as our new self. Think about which "you," that you spend most of your time thinking like.
Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God--truly righteous and holy. - Ephesians 4:21-24 NLT
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What is Cloud Hosting?
A Cloud Hosting environment can be defined as one in which several users in a given network are linked to numerous servers. Every user in this hosting environment has computing power of several interconnected servers. All users have the ability to take information from a number of servers, instead of depending only on a single server. In other words, users of Cloud hosting are able to access more than one server at any point of time. It has speedily become as one of the most extensively used web hosting platforms. Cloud Server hosting is known to be very dependable, easily scalable and reasonable hosting solution that is very different from the traditional hosting solutions available in market. The companies that provide cloud hosting solutions basically bill their customers on the amount of computing power utilized. This is the biggest advantage of Cloud hosting as the user does not have to pay any unwanted charges.


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Lannie Alexander Guest at Studio #12 433 El Dorado Drive NW
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As a child I was blessed to be surrounded by quality art. My mother was an art teacher and art collector. I was exposed to abstract paintings and sculptures long before that type of art came into vogue. Denver public schools always had strong art programs so I was able to take classes from elementary school on….often every day. Being a shy student, it felt good to excel in the subject and in turn I decided to become an art teacher myself. Though I'm now retired from teaching, I continue to delight in taking art classes and workshops .
My inspiration sources are many. A few examples would be the Asian art I was exposed to early in life, my own world travels, my fascination with the human figure which you will often find in my work.
I love letting the creative journey take me where it does…..often not knowing at the beginning where it will end.


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Weddings are cherished events that are made into memories for all the family and friends involved. People think it costs a lot of money in order to have a beautiful wedding; however, it does not have to cost a fortune. You do not have to spend a fortune on a wedding. This article is full of tips that will help you in planning a memorable day without straining your budget.
One of the major things that impacts your wedding day and married life will be religion. Discuss all aspects of your religion with who you plan on marrying as well as their family too, just so they are comfortable with your beliefs.
When planning a wedding, alcohol needs to be a consideration as to what type you want to serve, as well as what the costs are going to be. Open bars can be expensive and can be more so if they're open a long time. Ask the venue about their various alcohol service options.
Purchasing your wedding gown on the internet can be a budget saver, cutting down your costs by hundreds of dollars. Make sure to order early so you have time for alterations if any need to be made. You can purchase wedding gowns for as low as $100 online, but sometimes the alterations may cost you double that amount. Include this additional cost when you plan for your budget.
You can make great use of big box stores, like Costco, when planning your own food service for your wedding day. Wholesale prices are generally lower. Think about asking friends to assist with the food costs.
See if you can use a loved one's property for your big day. If you're friends with someone who owns a large backyard, you can have a cheaper wedding there. Offer to pay someone to come in ahead of time and after the event to do the cleaning for them, but that should be your only cost.
Wedding Gown
Do not starve yourself just to fit into the wedding dress you want. You may not feel good on the big day if you haven't eaten enough. Of course, you would not want to pass out as you are saying your vows. Try buying a corset-backed dress that can be taken on or out on your wedding day.
Typically, a wedding dress costs a lot of money. When shopping for your dress, consider dresses that may not be categorized as a wedding dress. A bridesmaid dress, for example, could look stunning on your figure and will typically be less than half the price of an actual wedding gown. With the lower base price, you can likely also afford alterations to the style of the dress and still come in under the price of a traditional wedding gown.
If you wish to look more stunning on your wedding day but are strapped for cash, consider renting diamonds. This can help you to look more stunning while not breaking the bank so you can stick to the budget you have created.
When you decide who you want to give the speeches during the reception, ask them to read them to you so you know they are appropriate. There will be people of all ages present, and what may seem funny to a younger person may not be humorous to an older crowd.
Don't forget the small stuff when decorating. For instance, the ribbon on your bouquet can go with ribbon for your hair, dress, or centerpiece. It's the little details which will make your wedding look superior as it shows you've put a real effort into make it your perfect day.
By going international with your food choices, you not only make the event different but also exciting and fun. Chicken, steak and other common choices are overused, so you should go with a unique menu. Variety makes life exciting and will undoubtedly make your dinner unforgettable!
If you're one of the many people who don't want to spend upward of a thousand dollars on a fat-and-sugar-laden wedding cake, check with local bakeries for lighter, individual-sized wedding pastry suggestions. Some bakeries are able to make healthier cupcakes that contain less than 100 calories in each serving providing you with healthier options such as fruit- fillings in replacement to frosting, calorie-free sweeteners and gluten-free ingredients.
Ask local boutiques about having small, individual portions of cake for the guests as your wedding. Many bakeries can provide wedding cupcakes that come in at 100 calories or less per serving. Other healthier options include gluten-free pastries, no-calorie sweeteners, and icing alternatives, such as meringue or fruit spreads.
Brides who have sensitive skin may want to plan a pre-wedding skincare regimen meant to impart a glow without causing undue irritation. Seek out soothing facial treatments that utilize sea salts, rose hips and oatmeal scrubs.
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Of course you probably know to tell your DJ or band what songs you expect, but also consider telling them songs you absolutely do not want at your wedding. Was there a song that you loved once but you no longer do? Whatever it is, let him know so you don't end up cringing at your own wedding!
You can include some embellishments in your bouquet of flowers including rhinestones or Swarovski crystals! For example, incorporate vintage brooches, Swarovski crystals or costume jewelry into the design. To ensure that it coordinates with the rest of your ensemble, be consistent in terms of sparkling colors, cut, and size of the stones.
Check your wedding venue to emsure that there will be enough room for a dance floor. You don't want to have dancers crashing into seated guests or knocking over the dessert table, so ensure you have adequate space available. If necessary, move some chairs and tables out of the way to make more room.
Don't wait until your wedding day to try walking in your shoes and gown. Practice going down the aisle until you feel comfortable. Find attractive flats if you find the walk difficult. Not falling beats wearing sexy shoes.
Try to have your reception during the middle portion of the day. You will find that people are not so ready to drink heavily during the day, which will cut back on the costs of an open bar. Having your wedding during the midday can also cut food costs and even get you a discount for booking during the day.
If possible, see if your reception venue offers lighting choices. This may seem like a minor factor, but many couples like dimming the lights for a first dance, and switching to brighter lights for the remainder of the event. Before you sign any contracts with the venue, make sure this is an option.
When planning table seating arrangements, try to assign your guests so that there are an even number at each table. Try to group tables according to age, so that they could find similar things to talk about.
Even if your dress is picked and already paid for, it is a good idea to keep it safely at the shop until the big day. Your dress may get damaged or become a wrinkled mess in your closet. By storing it at the shop, you will ensure that you get it after it is freshly pressed and hung.
Ensure that all guests understand the scheduling of events by emailing everyone involved an itinerary of events; include maps for those who may be unfamiliar with the area. Inform people of events, like rehearsals, that they are required to attend, so they will be where they are supposed to be at the scheduled time.
A piece of fabric that matches your cake can be placed on a table and function as the focal point. Good options include designer prints, novelty fabrics or special occasion fabrics like satin, velvet or silk.
Flowers that are plentiful in your state may be difficult to find at your wedding location. Consult with experts near your wedding location to see which flowers are seasonal at the time of your wedding over there.
You have to plan your wedding down to each exacting detail, including the food and the reception schedule. Make everyone feel warm and welcome on your wedding day.
If your reception doesn't include dinner, you can save money by reducing the number of tables and spending that money to rent furniture. Luxury chaises, lounges and plush sectional seating can encourage your guests to interact with each other. If your seating is soft and comfortable, it'll be easier for guests to relax, and having plenty of furniture will let you set up several different lounging areas across the site.
If you're having an outdoor reception, tell your caterer. Various foods will need to be judged for their ability to withstand outdoor conditions, such as wind, heat or cold. You could use covered chafing dishes, or keep the food inside a tent. You may want to have a refrigerator or some coolers on site to keep the drinks cold.
Ensure your flowers look beautiful at the wedding. Vintage themes will help spice your ceremony up. Bright daisies, red poppies, and pink peonies are some good ideas.
Investigate the legalities of a destination if you are planning an event away from home. No matter the fees, red tape, residency requirements or other issues, your needs must be addressed before you start booking services and hotels for your wedding.
The photographer you choose for your wedding should not simply take photos; instead they ought to be creating memories. When you are interviewing your photographer, ask questions about how they see the day going. Ask them how they see the day playing out in their mind. You want their style to mesh with what you have planned and your vision.
Hire a photographer that will help make your wedding a memorable one and not just a pile of pictures. When scouting out photographers, always check out their prior work and their references. Ask about the flow of the day. This will give you a better idea of how they approach work and you will know what to expect from them.
Your floral arrangements will be more interesting if you select flowers in varying heights. Use tall vases for flowers with longer stems and more compact heads. You can then surround the vases using flowers with more show and volume but that are shorter. Also, opt for darker shades for your long stem flowers and lighter shades for the shorter flowers.
Well before the wedding day, grooms should take the time to ensure that their tuxedo and that of their best man fit perfectly. Ask for friendly advice from other people before you make a decision on what tuxedo you want to get. Keep in mind you and your bride will be the main focus at the wedding, so the appearance you present should be the best one possible.
In order to prepare in dancing when it comes to your first dance, practice dancing a couple days before the wedding using a long skirt. You may be used to wearing long skirts, though you future husband may not be used to dancing while you are in this type of clothing. This can get your soon-to be-husband used to any awkwardness he might feel, which can really happen with full-skirted dresses.
For bridesmaids, be certain you know exactly what you want them to wear before you ask them to be in your wedding. A lot of friendships can be damaged when people don't agree on the gown for a bridesmaid. Unless you know for sure that money isn't a problem, choose a relatively wallet-friendly dress, a color that complements your wedding palette, and a flattering style. This can help you have a wedding without hurting someone's feelings.
You may be tempted to go with family tradition or suggestions, but this is your day not theirs. Let your family member know what you want and thank them for helping, but do not let them influence your wedding. The last thing you want to do is give in to suggestions that don't fit your idea of the perfect wedding. If you do, you'll have to live with regret after your big day is over. Instead, make your wedding everything you want it to be so that your memories will be purely happy ones.
Your family might encourage you to follow tradition or make certain choices, but this day is about you and your spouse-to-be. Be sure to let them know that you thank them for the love and affection they offer, but this day is for you and your future husband or wife in the end. That way, you won't have any regrets about how the wedding day goes.
Keep an eye out for rain. For an outdoor wedding, create a "Plan B" since it could rain. Even during times of the year when the weather should be favorable, it is a good idea to have another site prepared.
You do not have to break the bank to have a wonderful wedding. So, use the tips in this article to get you started on planning the wedding of your dreams.
Ask the vendors you're using for more recommendations. If you find that desired photographer, ask them to recommend a type of band that you would like. Then, ask the band if they know about another service you still need. You can find the best wedding professionals in this way, and it also makes for a smooth cooperative relationship on the wedding day.


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An Invitation From "Financial Widgets"
Home of "Trading To A Million"
It is not very often that I get a chance write such an article that is so close to my heart but I wrote one for "Financial Widgets", a new blog of mine, that incorporated a ideas I learned in high school English. It was easier to write than I thought it was going to be. I've written a few articles for "A Mind's Diet" that were as, well… unusual. If you've been following this blog then you might find this one interesting.
The story begins in a restaurant with a chance meeting of a previous acquaintance which illustrates that not all stock traders are soulless bastards who only have their own greed in mind. Some of America's greatest minds still work in the industry and are still successful.
I urge you to pop over and read this story, not for any other reason other than the enjoyment of reading something not simplified to a point where the English language is uninspired and dull.
The Quixotical Concepts of Investing – A Short Dalliance With the English Language For Investment Success
While there at Financial Widgets, you may want to look over the "Trading To A Million" series, especially the year in review.
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Event: For the Love of Farnsworth 2017
18th February 2017, Matthew Rachman Gallery, Chicago, United States of America
Next 18th February, the Farnsworth House, the iconic glass and steel structure designed by Mies van der Rohe and an historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, will team up with Matthew Rachman Gallery for the second annual benefit, For the Love of Farnsworth 2017.
The evening will include libations from Solemn Oath Brewery and Spritzology, small plates from Jordan´s Food of Distinction, and a special performance by composer Owen Clayton Condon. There will be an introduction by Dirk Lohan, award-winning architect, designer and grandson of Mies van der Rohe, as well as a discussion lead by guests of honor, Luftwerk.
Additionally, the Gallery will display a specially-curated collection of Farnsworthian art by Kate Joyce, Luftwerk, and Tom Judd, and more. 10% of all art sales made during the benefit will be donated to the Farnsworth House.
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Earlier this week a friend of mine shared an article on Facebook, written by Melinda Selmys of Catholic Authenticity on Patheos. In the blog she describes some of the challenges surrounding the use of NFP, particularly the issues that arise when the risk of an unintended pregnancy are so high as to be unacceptable, but abstaining from sexual intercourse is not conducive to mental and emotional health. A priest told her in essence to try her best, and if she failed to know that she really was trying and to leave it in God's hands. She describes the mind games encouraged by this situation, saying:
"What it meant was that I was in a position where I couldn't have a realistic discussion about what I actually wanted in my sex life… but provided I was responding to seduction, swept away by my passions, or just doing it because I felt pressure it wasn't really my fault."
She goes on to say:
"–the attitude that I generally find in Catholic chastity culture… external circumstances are always the Cross that God is calling you to bear. Internal weakness, on the other hand, is natural. Everybody stumbles. It's a dirty little secret that almost nobody actually practices the teaching. It's understood that you are going to succumb to passion, that "frequent recourse to the confessional" will be necessary. That if you're actually rigid enough to follow the teaching as you profess it, well, probably that would be harmful. But nobody actually does that."
Rather, I want to address the unspoken assumption at the heart of some of the comments, and of much of the debate around (insert hot button topic of sexual ethics in the Church today). NFP is one such arena, but I have personally heard this argument used more frequently in regards to debates around homosexual behaviors and lifestyles, and reception of sacraments by divorced and cohabitating couples. Very few are even talking about what I consider to be the real epidemic, that of pornography within the Church. The argument goes something like this:
"Sure the Church teaches X, Y and Z. But that is not what people actually do. Lots of great Catholics do exactly the opposite and they are still good people, and it's just a shame that they can't be more open about it until the oppressive, backwards Church changes her teaching to reflect how people actually practice."
Whenever I hear this argument used, i.e. that the Church should adjust her teaching to practice, because her ethic is just too hard for people to live up to, I can't help but think they have understated their case. God's commandments are not too hard.
They are impossible.
Of course NFP is hard (for a lot of people, not for everyone). Chastity in general is hard. And, as Dorothy Sayers would remind us, lust is not the only deadly sin. There are, in fact, six more, though we often tend to ignore them. Temperance is hard, industry and frugality are hard, generosity is hard, honesty and patience are hard, mercy and justice are hard, and of course, don't even get me started about humility and charity.
Let me repeat the title of this blog: "Catholicism is impossible." We get hung up on pelvic issues, (NFP, contraception, divorce, remarriage, homosexuality, but always on the one that other people are committing) possibly because these are so noticeable, possibly because we are just obsessed with sex as a race. We talk about everyone else's sleeping arrangements and never notice our own sins of gossip and slander. We neglect to mention the extortion, usury, greed and envy that are the backbone of our nation's economy. We don't bat an eye over the gluttony and sloth wreaking havoc on our health and happiness.
"Be ye perfect, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." (Matthew 5:48)
Or to pick another example:
"When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." When he heard this, he became very sad, because he was very wealthy. Jesus looked at him and said, "How hard it is for the rich to enter the kingdom of God! Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." Those who heard this asked, "Who then can be saved?" Jesus replied, "What is impossible with man is possible with God." Luke 18:22-27
Everyone has a secret failing. For some, NFP is hard. Probably for most. Those for whom it is easy do others a disservice when they act or speak as if it should therefore be easy for everyone, or as if it was easy because of their own merits or strength. Continence, which means perfect control over the appetites, is a gift of God, given to all eventually if they struggle long enough (everyone is continent in Heaven) but very few seem to receive it right away.
- You are not really trying as hard as you think you are. You have not resisted to the point of shedding blood, you have not quit your job, moved towns, smashed your computer, engaged an accountability partner, changed your route to and from work, sold your car, cut off your hand or gouged out your eye. Until you have done those things, you aren't really trying.
- Even when you do really try with every fiber of your being (that in itself is a gift) you will find it is impossible. Sure, you may rope yourself off from the sinful act itself but the desire is still there. Part of you still wants it. It is not a sin in itself, but it is not perfect continence either.


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South Florida fishing report: Nov. 26, 2014
Captain Orlando Muniz of Nomad Fishing Charters out of Miami reported the key to having the best offshore action has been getting quality baits, such as live goggle eye jacks and large threadfin herring. When the current has been running fishing offshore of Miami from Key Biscayne to Haulover Inlet is producing steady catches of sailfish, kingfish to 15 pounds, gaffer and heavy lifter size dolphins and a few blackfin tuna on the surface. On the bottom over wrecks and ledges, steady catches of black grouper, mutton snappers and cobias are being hooked and caught.
Mike Rini from the Deerfield Beach Fishing Pier reported early in the week pier anglers were catching Spanish mackerel, pompano, bluefish, kingfish and bluerunners. There has been a good amount of baitfish around the pier. Captain John Barker on the charter boat Blue Waters II out of Miami reported fishing offshore of Government Cut with live baits his clients are scoring on small cobias, kingfish, heavy lifter dolphins and silky sharks.
Captain Bill Hauck from the party boat Sea King out of Marathon reported mutton snappers and lots of kingfish were tearing up the bottom and top baits over the outer reef. Yellowtail fishing has been decent. Hauck reported he now has a smaller boat that allows for some more technical fishing. Captain Bruce Andersen of Captain Easy Fishing Charters out of Islamorada reported the cooler weather conditions have sparked some very good sailfish action outside the outer reef. Along with the sailfish have been kingfish, blackfin tuna, dolphins and a few wahoo on the surface. On the bottom snapper and grouper continue to provide steady action.
Captain Charlie Conner of FishTales Charters out of Port St. Lucie reported winter has arrived in the Treasure Coast area and cold water fishing techniques are necessary to catch the winter species like sheepshead, black drum, pompano, groupers and redfish. Some of the best fishing has been along the rocky shorelines, under docks that have deeper water and along the bridge pilings in the St. Lucie River. Some of the best action has come from live shrimp either on a jig head or fished under a float. The medium to smaller shrimp are now the better baits to use. CAL jerk baits and DOA shrimp are also getting many of the strikes. In and around the ocean inlets Spanish mackerel, bluefish and a few pompano are being caught. Flashy lures and jigs are best for the mackerel and bluefish, and small yellow jigs and sand fleas are catching the pompano.
Captain Jim Hobales of Caught Lookin Charters reported having to use late fall early winter tactics to get the fish biting on recent trips in Flamingo. Fishing as far back as Tarpon Bay south to Shark River, he got action from snook, redfish, sea trout, jack crevalles, ladyfish and gag groupers. The fish were eating shrimp under a float and attached to a jig head. The groupers ate trolled Rapala Clackin Raps. On the Florida Bay side, the fish are mostly in the channels, creeks, rivers and along the deeper edges of the islands. In these areas, the action has been from sheepshead, black drum, snappers, smaller redfish and a few snook. Shrimp fished on the bottom is your best bet at getting the strikes.
Mike Bebczuk and his son David, both from Texas, fished with captain Pete Rapps of Captain Rapps' Charters and Guides out of Chokoloskee. Fishing the incoming tide their first cast resulted in a redfish. Four hours later, the father and son had caught more than 50 redfish to 26 inches, snook, black drum, large sheepshead plus jacks, snapper and ladyfish. The best action came along oyster bars, and live shrimp fished under a float was the top bait and rig.
Howard Kleeman out of Slim's Fishing Camp reported limit catches of speckled perch are being made around Tree Island and in the first and second Dynamite Holes. The specks are biting day and night. Live minnows are getting the specks at night and small jigs are doing the job during the day. In the areas of Long Point and Pelican Bay behind the walls of cattails where the waters are clear and shallow, largemouth bass to 10 pounds are bedding. The big female bass are going for live wild shiners, Skinny Dippers and with flipping techniques.
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A known fact is that a remodeling project is an expensive project thus apart from getting the right materials the person needs to get the right remodeling project that will deliver the expected project at the end of it. With the right planning and a good contractor, the person can be assured of getting a job well done at a good cost and have a good time while doing the remodeling project.
A good contractor for the job will be easy to talk to thus the homeowner needs to make sure that they agree with the contractor on the goals of the project and they have the right experience to do the renovation project. It is good to state that communication is essential for all kinds of projects thus the person needs to assess their communication skills by evaluating how they communicate through phone, text messages or email messages.
The price that the Lawrenceville Bath contractor charges can be a reflection of quality, thus the homeowner needs to ask the contractor for recommendations on how the project should occur and assess if, in the end, it is worth it to cut corners for a temporary fix. A known fact is that the lowest bid is not the best, and it may indicate that the contractor uses sub-par materials or desperately needs a job. It is good to state that when making comparisons, the homeowner needs to request a description of the materials necessary for the job and a good accurate bid is likely to be somewhere between the lowest and the highest price quotes.
A known fact is that before hiring a contractor, the person needs to know the credentials of the contractor that are noted in the abbreviations behind the name of the contractor that they get from state trade associations. These abbreviations indicate that the firm belongs to some organizations that hold them accountable to a certain code of ethics and some of those abbreviations include certified graduate remodeler and local building association membership.
The owner needs to make sure that the contractor holds a license and since each state has its own set of licensing rules and regulations and some states regulate some home-repair related trades, but some do not regulate contractors. In order to be licensed a contractor it involves a registration with the agency that issues permits, and it includes proof that the contractor has the minimum insurance and bonding needed by the municipality. Using a licensed contractor means that they have met the minimal requirements for that line of work required in the jurisdiction.
In many states, Lawrenceville Kitchen remodeling contractors have to be bonded to get a license that means that the person must buy a surety bond that serves as a form of insurance to protect the contractor's clients if they fail to complete the job correctly or fails to pay for subcontractors, permits, or other financial organizations.


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Post Weight Loss Surgery Menus: A day in my pouch
Breakfast: I've been hooked on these Shelly's No Guilt, Good For You, Coffee Malted Milkshakes. Way better for your body (and pocketbook) than anything Starbucks has to offer.
I roasted those peppers and onions I picked up at the Farmer's Market on Saturday.
If you have never roasted veggies before you need to do this... not only does it make them incredibly delicious but it also makes them super moist a big bonus for us post-ops.
I use the roasted veggies in oodles of dishes casseroles, dips, soups, tortilla pizzas and salads and they can also be frozen and defrosted at a later date. Here's the how to.
Lunch: Brought my super cool bento box to the park. Some of the roasted veggies along with a bunch of just-picked tomatoes from the garden made it into this spin on Caprese Salad.
Pink Box (top left): Leftover Shelly's Banana Berry Bomb Pop
Green Box (top right): Shelly's Roasted Veggie Caprese Salad
Blue Box (bottom left): Ham and Cheesestick Roll-up
Orange Box (bottom right): Nuts
Shelly's Roasted Veggie Caprese Salad
2 Cups Tomatoes
1/2 cup Fresh Mozzarella
1 Tablespoon Fresh Basil
1 cup Roasted Veggies
1/2 teaspoon Oregano
Kosher Salt to taste
a few twists of Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinaigrette
Mix everything together.
Dinner: It's hard to make traditional breakfast foods in the morning, cooking everything and then cleaning it all up when you are rushing to get out of the house. I prefer grab and go items like my Bites or a Protein Smoothie in the AM but I love to have breakfast for dinner. Last night I made sausage patties with some of those roasted peppers and scrambled eggs. Soooo good.
Snacks: Oodles of Coffee, an Iced Tea Latte and Sugar-Free Butterscotch Pudding with a crumbled SF Cookie on top.
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- Shikari said...
Oh man. Those peppers and onions look amazing. I wish the grocery store was open at 3:00am. Breakfast for dinner is awesome. I think every time I've made some of your pancakes they have been for dinner.
- August 2, 2010 at 3:00 AM
- Allan said...
- August 2, 2010 at 4:53 AM
Yummy roasted veggies! I love breakfast for dinner as well! I do have a question though...Shelly, when you eat sausage..what do you reccomend that I moisten it with? I have found that it tends to be too dry to eat it alone. Maybe SF maple syrup? Any suggestions will help! Thanks for the yummy porn and recipes!
Fredda O.
- August 2, 2010 at 6:38 AM
- Michelle "Shelly" said...
Hope you guys enjoy them!
@Allan Thank you. That's a nice way to start the morning.
@Fredda Sure or maybe Picante Sauce or Salsa. A cheese sauce or gravy (a little higher in fat though)
- August 2, 2010 at 6:40 AM
- battynurse said...
I love my morning coffee thing too. And yes it's much better than starbucks.
- August 3, 2010 at 6:50 AM
- Some Chilean Woman said...
Holy crap it's been too long! I somehow lost you and glad to have found you because I so fell off the wagon!
I love your recipes!
- August 3, 2010 at 8:28 AM
- Anita said...
I love your site. I need to go buy an ice cream maker though. I'm very curious about how that ice cream tastes. Have to thank you on the Maxx Protein. I have never been able to swallow protein before without gagging. This is the only one that gets down without too much of a problem.
- August 18, 2010 at 9:49 AM
- Rebecca said...
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- August 18, 2010 at 10:38 AM
- Marilyn said...
I love your recipes. I have made many of them, and they are so good.
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- August 18, 2010 at 11:23 AM
- Andrea said...
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- August 18, 2010 at 2:58 PM
- Jody said...
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January 12, 2009
Ice fishing continues without too many hassles in our area. Travel on the ice has been OK, and on several area lakes the fishing has been good.
Farther north, however, the story is a little bit different. Ice thickness is good at 14 to 18 inches, but on many lakes in the northern part of the state, slush on top of the ice, and deep snow, have made travel on lakes difficult and a real mess.
If you plan on heading north to fish, make sure you call the DNR or a bait shop in the area to check travel conditions.
The ice may be thick enough, but the slush may be six or more inches deep, making travel, even with a four-wheel drive truck, virtually impossible.
Locally, the sunfish are hitting on Black lake, while Winsted is giving up crappies and a few northern pike.
Anglers on Emma were catching good numbers of sunfish.
Pleasant was hot for walleye and northern in deep water and on Howard, the crappie bite has been best at about 2 a.m. in 20-plus feet of water.
Moving on, the application deadline for the 2009 Minnesota spring wild turkey hunt was Jan. 9, and there's still great predator hunting opportunities this season.
Good luck fishing, and look out for slush if you're heading north.
Prairie Archers steak/shrimp dinner Sat.
Prairie Archers will once again be hosting a steak/shrimp dinner at the Dodge House in Lester Prairie Saturday, Jan. 17 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Call in your reservations before 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 to Jim Richardson at (320) 395-2721 or to the Dodge House at (320) 395-2877.
Watertown Rod & Gun Club to host annual sportsman banquet
The Watertown Rod & Gun Club will be hosting its 13th annual Family Sportsman Banquet Saturday, March 7.
Look for additional information in the weeks to come.
Free corn for pheasants available this Saturday
The Wright County Chapter of Pheasants Forever will host a corn giveaway for pheasants and wildlife Saturday, Jan. 17 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Lampi's Auction, located at Highway 55 and Wright County Road 6.
Bring your own containers. Quantities may be limited due to demand.
For additional information, call (320) 274-CORN (2676).
To volunteer to assist with this event or any other events, contact Bruce Bartl at (763) 682-0653.
Minnesota Deer Hunter banquet
The Minnesota River Chapter of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association will be hosting their annual banquet Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Shakopee.
Social hour begins at 5 p.m., and tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 16 and under.
To purchase tickets, call Barb Breeggemann at (952) 445-4396.
Everyone is welcome to attend. Proceeds from this event are used for youth hunter education, deer habitat improvement, and maintaing the Shakopee Archery Range.
MDHA state habitat 22nd banquet
The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association is proud to announce their 22nd Annual State Habitat Banquet to take place Sat., Feb. 28, at the Minneapolis Gateway Hotel, formerly the Four Points Sheraton, in Minneapolis.
Designed specifically to raise matching grant dollars for state-wide wildlife habitat projects, festivities will begin with a social hour and raffle ticket sales at 4:30 p.m., followed by dinner and a program at 6 p.m.
MDHA will be giving away prizes to include the 2009 MDHA Gun of the Year, a Remington Model 700 30.06; the 2009 MDHA Print of the Year, "Something is in the Air" by Scot Storm; and many, many more.
Tickets to the State Habitat Banquet are available from the MDHA State Headquarters for $45.
To order your tickets, call 800-450-DEER ext. 12 or fax a ticket order form, found at www.mndeerhunters.com, to (218) 327-1349.
There will be no tickets sold at the door, so be sure to get yours early as there are a limited number of tickets available.
MDHA is a non-profit, non-partisan organization composed of approximately 20,000 members and 63 chapters throughout Minnesota "working for tomorrow's wildlife and hunters today through education, habitat and legislation."
Join the fun, attend the banquet and help us ensure a positive future for our outdoor heritage.
St. Cloud VA taking applications for 2009 physically disabled veterans turkey hunt
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ST. CLOUD, MN Applications will be available beginning Monday, Jan. 19 for the fifth annual Physically Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt, sponsored by the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and Minnesota National Guard, Camp Ripley.
This special hunt will take place April 21-23 at Camp Ripley in Little Falls.
The Physically Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt is available to physically disabled veterans who receive outpatient treatment at a VA Medical Center, or veterans who are eligible for VA care and cannot hunt during the regular firearms season.
Limited space is available. Applications will be available beginning Monday, Jan. 19.
The deadline for applications to be returned is Friday, March 6.
DNR, ice fishing derby offers youth angling opportunities
From the DNR
Fifty young people will be chosen to learn ice fishing techniques at a special seminar taking place Saturday, Jan. 24 at the 34th Annual Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby.
The kids will also receive free gear and on-the-ice instruction from Bob Jensen, television host of Fishing the Midwest.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will select youth participants and their mentors from Big Brothers/Big Sisters programs and the department's Southeast Asian and Hispanic community outreach efforts.
Cabela's in Rogers sponsored a pre-derby seminar Saturday for the participants.
The Maple Lake Property Owners Association will donate fishing gear and waive derby entry fees.
Also, any youth in grades five through seven who has never ice fished before can register to attend the Knights of Columbus learn-to-fish program the same day as the derby.
The program will be conducted on the south end of Maple Lake at the beach exit off Minnesota Highway 55.
Equipment will be provided but space is limited. To register, contact Randy Gales at (612) 363-1535.
Complete ice derby details are available at www.maplelakeonline.com/icefishingderby.
Volunteers add $9.6 million in value to DNR
From the DNR
Nearly 35,000 citizens donated services valued at $9.6 million during 2008 to assist the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with a variety of projects and programs. That's the equivalent of an extra 238 full-time staff.
DNR managers, professionals and technicians work alongside volunteers to help manage the state's diverse natural resources.
"We're fortunate to have so many dedicated Minnesotans who are willing to donate their time and talents for conservation projects," said Renee Vail, DNR volunteer programs administrator. "We're extremely grateful for their efforts. Many of our projects would not be possible without their help."
Volunteer positions can range from specialist jobs requiring extensive skill and experience to work requiring little or no previous experience.
For example, members of the Minnesota Sharp-Tailed Grouse Society (MSTGS) annually donate hundreds of hours of their time each spring by hosting a brush-cutting field day.
This year, 36 members hand-cut brush and trees to open up the landscape for wildlife, especially for sharp-tailed grouse, in the Aitkin area.
The group also fosters future resource managers by inviting participation by students taking natural resource classes as surrounding colleges and universities.
What are you interested in?
Volunteer opportunities are available at state parks, state forest campgrounds, WMAs, fisheries and hatcheries, as well as at DNR area, regional and headquarters offices.
Special event sites offer great volunteer experiences too.
More than 800 volunteers assisted the DNR at the Minnesota State Fair last August.
They acted as Smokey Bear, helped at the laser shot booth, dispensed lake data reports and provided entertainment and environmental education presentations on the DNR volunteer outdoor stage.
Elsewhere around the state, volunteers helped with firearms safety instruction, state park campground hosting, loon monitoring, snowmobile safety instruction, trail clearing, precipitation observing, river cleanups, issuing burning permits and doing wildlife research.
Volunteers work individually and in groups, and DNR staff provides all training.
The DNR volunteer programs office also works with the DNR Alumni Volunteer Association, a program that allows retired DNR employees to participate in special projects statewide.
For more information about DNR volunteering opportunities, visit the DNR Web site at www.mndnr.gov and click on the word "volunteering."
Or contact the DNR Information Center toll free at 888-MINNDNR (646-6367) or (651) 296-6157 in the metropolitan area.
Question of the week
From the DNR
Q Now is the time of year when Minnesota residents contribute to the DNR's Nongame Wildlife Checkoff Fund on their state tax forms.
What is this money used for and how does it help wildlife?
A: Donations made to this fund are used by the DNR's Nongame Wildlife Program for a number of comprehensive statewide efforts to help protect and manage the state's "nongame" wildlife species.
Those include more than 800 kinds of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, butterflies and selected invertebrates that are not traditionally hunted or harvested.
The fund also finances conservation efforts for threatened and endangered species.
Specifically, the species that have benefited from these efforts are bald eagles, trumpeter swans, peregrine falcons, eastern bluebirds, Blanding's turtles, bats, timber rattlesnakes, great blue herons, and other colonial water birds like egrets and grebes.
In addition, funds are used to acquire land and easements to protect habitat, manage prairies, forests and wetlands, create buffer zones along lakeshores, assist private landowners and local governments with habitat management, and support educational programs.
Contributions to the Nongame Wildlife Checkoff Fund can be made on your 2008 Minnesota tax form or online any time of the year at: www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/nongame/checkoff.html.


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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2014-6-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has reported a 22.5% increase in passenger traffic during April 2014 at Abu Dhabi International Airport, as compared to April 2013.
The airport's passenger statistics showed that 1,620,324 passengers used the airport during the month, growing from 1,515,407 during the same month a year ago. Aircraft movements increased to 12,420 in April 2014, recording 16.4% growth when compared with 10,673 movements logged in April 2013.
Cargo activity handling rose to 60,059 tonnes representing a 16.6% increase when compared to 51,511 tonnes in April 2013.
The top five routes from Abu Dhabi International Airport during April were Bangkok, Manila, London Heathrow, Doha, and Jeddah.
Eng. Ahmad Al Haddabi, Chief Operations Officer at Abu Dhabi Airports, commented on the significant increase saying:
"Today Abu Dhabi International Airport caters to more than 40 international airlines connecting the UAE's capital with more than 96 destinations in over 54 countries globally. This is as a result of Etihad's growth strategy, evident in new routes to be served this summer including non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Los Angeles in the USA, Zurich in Switzerland, Belgrade in Serbia, Perth in Australia, Jaipur in India and Yerevan in Armenia. Abu Dhabi International Airport will also see more flights from its other airline partners this summer, especially in the Gulf region in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. Additionally, more aircraft will fly to Pakistan with extra flights to Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar and Rahim Yar Khan. Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore will each witness 14 extra flights a week from Abu Dhabi – the greatest growth in the Indian market."
"Abu Dhabi Airports is on track to handle this significant increase in air traffic through the upgrade and expansion of our facilities, exciting new retail offerings, and integration of services to ensure a world class travel experience for passengers. We are looking forward to a busy summer programme."
Passenger numbers have continued to increase over the past few years, making the airport one of the fastest growing aviation hubs in the world and substantiating the need for the new Midfield Terminal Building currently under construction.
To provide the intermediate capacity that will be needed to meet this demand, before the Midfield Terminal Building becomes operational, Abu Dhabi Airports has implemented a Capacity Enhancement Programme with several key infrastructure projects already delivered, with more in the pipeline.
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Nov 4, 2013
Romantic Country Magazine
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Congratulations! That is marvellous! Your dollhouse is one of my favourites of all your projects. I loved dollhouses when I was young, and made my own simple one from a cardboard box turned on its side, with furniture and finishing touches. I never lost my love for them. Your fold-up design is so neat! I love all the little details.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Jenny! I also remember spending hours with a friend making a dollhouse from a box and decorating it with whatever we could find around the house. Good memories! I have always loved dollhouses and this one was especially fun since it was for my granddaughter!Delete
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BRAVO!! (and not shocking) Congratulations on all your successes lately. I'm so excited for you!ReplyDelete
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LA CRESCENTA — Preparation and familiarization defined the first run of the three-leg Crescenta Valley Cross-Country Summer Series on Wednesday afternoon.
A total of 59 runners from ages 6 to 45 competed in two races held at Crescenta Valley Park.
PHOTOS: Crescenta Valley Park series race
Maybe the biggest benefactor of the event was organizer Mark Evans, head coach of both the cross-country and track and field programs at Crescenta Valley High.
For Evans, Wednesday presented an opportunity to take the first steps toward the upcoming fall cross-country season.
"It went well today. This was about getting out and running and not so much about winning or times, but just about getting some work in during the summer," said Evans, who is taking his cross-country squad to Mammoth next week. "The kids did pretty well out there."
Evans boys' and girls' cross-country teams had representation in both the two-kilometer and five-kilometer races.
Incoming senior Gabe Collison, an All-Area Cross-Country first-teamer, had little competition in winning the longer race in a time of 16 minutes, 39 seconds. Collison was followed by teammates Matt Manalo (second, 17:22.53) and Matt Owens (third, 17:59.44), while Andrew Hait was fourth (18:18.22).
As for the two-kilometer race, 14-year-old La Crescenta resident Thomas Farmer, an incoming freshman at Crescenta Valley, won the event in 8:33.25 with Anders Johnson (second, 8:33.94), John Jae Lee (8:34.44) and Giani Daza (fourth, 8:36.22) right behind in the 19-person race.
"Even though I've run at CV Park before, this was my first 2K run. I'm used to running the mile," said Farmer of the opening race, which is roughly 1.24 miles. "I just wanted to go out and get a good time, which is what I got."
While Farmer was attempting to familiarize himself with a new distance, family reasons compelled 7-year-old La Crescenta resident Ben Hart to run in the same race.
Hart finished 12th in a time of 10:41.88 in a race that began at 6 p.m. with a starting temperature of 91 degrees.
"I ran because my older brother Andrew and Elizabeth are running," said Hart, who attends Dunsmore Elementary. "I've run before. It's fun."
Toward the other end of the age spectrum, La Crescenta native Moira Delany, 45, competed in the 5K event and finished in 24:44.24.
"I ran cross-country one year at Crescenta Valley and now I remember just how hard it is," Delany said. "I'm more of a track runner, but I wanted to see how I'd do."
To no surprise, the top two female runners in the 5K event were Falcons' Megan Melnyk and Haley Witzeman.
"It was dusty out there," said Witzeman, who finished 21st in 20:48.22. "It was fun to be out here running again."
Melnyk was the highest-placing female, taking 20th in 20:44.31, and said she enjoyed the opportunity for mixed racing.
"I like running with the guys. It's a challenge," Melnyk said. "It's good because they push you."
Along with Crescenta Valley, St. Francis was the other local school present Wednesday and was led by Jack Lyons, who took eighth in the 5K run in 18:46.
"We were supposed to run on campus today, but thought this would be better," Lyons said. "This was a good chance to get some work in at CV Park."
Work wasn't just confined to running, however, as Evans used Wednesday to test out a new and returning crop of parents, some of whom took times, set up the course and helped to clean up afterward.
"For some parents, they've never heard of cross-country, so this was a nice race to familiarize themselves with the sport," said Evans, who will host runs on July 31 and Aug. 7. "For others, this is a good chance to get a feel for timing and for other activities during the season.
"Today was about getting ready for the season."


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James Corden to voice title character in Super-Intelligence
Variety is reporting that James Corden (Ocean's 8, The Late Late Show with James Corden) will voice the title role in New Line's upcoming action comedy titled Super-Intelligence.
Melissa McCarthy will star in the film and husband Ben Falcone will direct, marking the fourth collaboration between the duo. They have previously teamed up to work on Tammy, The Boss, and Life of the Party.
In Super-Intelligence, McCarthy will play Carol Peters, a former corporate executive whose earnest yet unfulfilled life is turned upside down when she is selected for observation by the world's first super-intelligence (Corden) – an artificial intelligence that may or may not take over the world.
The screenplay was written by Steve Mallory, who also wrote The Boss. Production on the film starts in July this year.
Corden has animation voice roles in this coming September's Smallfoot, as the 2020 sequel Trolls World Tour.
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Covington, LA (January 5, 2015) –SPOT LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc., (NYSE: GSAT) and the leader in satellite messaging and emergency notification technologies, will be showcasing its affordable satellite communications solutions at the upcoming SHOT Show, January 19-22, 2016. Thousands of hunters have come to rely on SPOT to provide peace of mind, both for themselves and basecamp back home, with SPOT recently surpassing the major milestone of 4,000 worldwide rescues.
In just the past few months, several hunters have had to rely on SPOT to make it home safely, including two men who were seriously injured after being attacked by a grizzly bear (full story here), another who needed emergency medical treatment from an unknown infection and an outdoorsman who broke his leg after being thrown from a horse.
Joe Hiscock, who needed emergency medical treatment while on a hunting trip with his son, says without hesitation, "Everybody who goes out in the woods should have a SPOT. It could save their life. It saved mine." Read Joe's full rescue story here.
Larry Reeves, who used his SPOT to initiate the rescue of a friend who had broken his leg, is thankful he was prepared. "Without SPOT, the hunter may have had more serious issues and could have died from shock or internal bleeding." Reeves, a SPOT owner of five years, says he uses his SPOT device to check in routinely from the mountains, and never leaves home without it. According to Reeves, "If you spend time in the wilderness, this is cheap insurance for you and your loved ones." Read Larry's full rescue story here.
SPOT recently announced that its family of products has initiated 4,000 rescues around the world since its launch in 2007. SPOT is currently being used by customers to initiate almost two rescues a day and delivers location-based messaging and life-saving emergency notification technology to hundreds of thousands of users, completely independent of cellular coverage.
The newest addition to the SPOT family, the $99 SPOT Trace®, offers an affordable and inconspicuous option for tracking high-value assets such as ATVs, trailers, UTVs and boats. Leveraging satellite-based theft alert tracking technology, users can receive SMS texts or emails when movement is detected. SPOT Trace's battery life of up to 18 months and available line power option lets users confidently monitor assets on and off the grid, in near real-time via the SPOT App.
Katie Rehkop relies on SPOT Trace to monitor her equipment while she is away from her camp and states with confidence, "If someone or something messes with our four wheeler up at the cabin, we know within minutes of activity. It provides real peace of mind in leaving an expensive moto unattended in deep Appalachia."
SPOT is on an aggressive growth pattern in 2016 and actively looking for additional retail partners. For more information on becoming a retail partner, visit: FindMeSPOT.com/en/becomearetailer
To learn more about SPOT products and services, stop by booth #1910. To schedule an appointment, contact Erica Kelt.
About SPOT LLC
SPOT LLC, a subsidiary of Globalstar, Inc., provides affordable satellite communication and tracking devices for recreational use. SPOT Global Phone uses the Globalstar network to transmit two-way voice and data communications. SPOT messaging devices use both the GPS satellite network and the Globalstar network to transmit text messages and GPS coordinates. Since 2007, SPOT has provided peace of mind by allowing customers to remain in contact completely independent of cellular coverage, having initiated over 4,000 rescues worldwide. For more information, visit FindMeSPOT.com. Note that all SPOT products described in this press release are the products of SPOT LLC, which is not affiliated in any manner with Spot Image of Toulouse, France or Spot Image Corporation of Chantilly, Virginia. SPOT Connect is a trademark of Spot LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Whether you're planning to allow end users to bring their own devices to work or just thinking about it, you're going to need a management plan.
There has never been a time in history when so many different devices were being brought into the enterprise, whether through the front door or the back door. The good news is that the folks at Unisys have prepared a list of seven tips to help IT managers preserve their IT sanity.
Top 10 Project Management Trends for 2012 Collaboration gains importance as project complexity grows.
The Seven Most Stunning Website Failures of 2011 Seven high profile events and related website crashes from 2011.
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We attended Theatre Bizarre this weekend held at the historic Masonic Temple of Detroit. The self-styled and titled greatest masquerade party on earth, Teatro Bizarro is certainly the strangest and largest festival of weird. N and I have referred to it as Detroit's version of Burning Man–a combination of fantastic, macabre, alternative and gritty underground epic artistry only young artists, performers and struggling industry from a city once was heralded as the most modern, luxurious city in the world are capable of producing. The art performed and created here is the essence and perfect example of Maya Angelou's "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings", except with a healthy streak of Weird.
Feast your eyes on some of the things we heard and saw this Saturday. There's a little bit of a sneak peek at my Lady Gaga White Rabbit Costume in the first 30 seconds.
Theatre Bizarre
Photos, costume details and lookvid to follow this week.
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