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Manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label dry pasta
Provided strategic advisory services
Owner, operator and franchisor of restaurants
$59 million initial public offering of common stock
Designer, processor and distributor of whey protein products for the sports nutrition industry
Sold to: Hormel Foods Corporation (Austin, MN)
Processor of private label ice cream and ice cream related products
Financial advisor for the company in its bankruptcy case; sold to: Land-O-Sun Dairies, LLC (Johnson City, TN), an affiliate of Dean Foods Co. (Dallas, TX)
Western Reserve acted as exclusive financial advisor to the Bankruptcy Estate of Driggs Farms of Indiana, Inc. in its sale to Land-O-Sun Dairies LLC, a subsidiary of Dean Foods Company (NYSE: DF).
Founded in 1911 and based in Decatur, Indiana, Driggs was a leading private label manufacturer of ice cream and frozen novelties. The company manufactured its own Delicious®, El Premio® and Driggs Farms® labels, as well as private labels for national grocery retailers and distributors.
Western Reserve was retained as the company's exclusive investment banker. After seeking numerous liquidity alternatives through a traditional sale process, Driggs Farms filed a motion to sell the business through a Section 363 asset sale to a stalking horse bidder, Fieldbrook Foods Corporation, which had entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement after negotiations led by Western Reserve.
In accordance with procedures approved by the bankruptcy court, Western Reserve solicited written offers from other prospective purchasers to "top" the stalking horse bid. Among the more than 60 potential buyers contacted, Dean Foods entered the auction process with Fieldbrook, and over the course of the September 2008 auction, the bid changed hands 35 times before Dean Foods emerged as the highest bidder. As a result, the primary secured creditor was paid in full, and other creditors of Driggs realized a significantly higher recovery than was originally expected.
Dean Foods is one of the nation's leading food and beverage companies, producing a full line of dairy and soy products. At the time of the transaction, it operated more than 100 U.S. plants employing over 26,000 people.
Supplier of meat to retail grocers and food service industries
Financial advisor for the company in its Chapter 11 case; sold to Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Smithfield, VA)
Processor of branded and private label frozen foods in North America
Provided strategic advisory services
Grocery retailer
Arranger and placement agent for $65 million of debtor-in-possession financing
Processor and marketer of branded organic milk and other dairy products
Provided strategic advisory services
Chain of grocery stores
Sale leaseback of five grocery stores
Manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor of branded and private label potato salads and other foods
Sold to: Chef Solutions, Inc. (Schaumburg, IL) a subsidiary of LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG (Neu-Isenburg, Germany)
Creator and manufacturer of flavors and fragrances
$75 million credit tenant lease
Manufacturer of customized frozen bakery goods including muffins, muffin batters, cookies, brownies, bars and other specialty items
Sold to: Clover Capital Partners LLC (Los Angeles, CA)
Western Reserve acted as exclusive financial advisor to Main Street Gourmet in its sale to Clover Capital Partners LLC.
Main Street Gourmet, headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, was founded in 1987 by childhood friends Steve Marks and Harvey Nelson. Today, the company is a leading provider of frozen bakery items, including whole grain and all natural muffins, brownies, cookies, granolas and other specialty desserts. Main Street Gourmet is well recognized for its expertise in customizing recipes for many premier food retailers, bakery-cafes, in-store bakeries, restaurants and delis.
Shareholders retained Western Reserve to assist in a potential sale of the company and the identification of a partner with the resources to support the management team's growth plans. Western Reserve confidentially introduced the company to a range of financial and strategic buyers and assisted in negotiating key transaction terms.
In April 2011, Main Street Gourmet was acquired by Clover Capital, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, California. The shareholders retained an ongoing ownership interest to share in the economic benefit of the company's future growth potential.
Messrs. Marks and Nelson said, "Western Reserve's expertise, wisdom and experience provided an immense amount of comfort and security throughout the process. We were thoroughly impressed with their commitment to keep our best interests first while achieving our strategic and financial objectives. We are truly fortunate to have selected Western Reserve to handle this transaction."
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The testimonials presented are applicable to the individuals depicted and may not be representative of the experience of others. The testimonials are not paid and are not indicative of future performance or success.
Operates supermarkets, fresh produce markets and convenience stores in Indiana and Ohio
$50 million private placement of senior notes
Operates 70 quick-service restaurants under franchises, including 57 KFCs, 4 Taco Bells and 9 "2n1" units
Provided fairness opinion in PIPE transaction
Creamery producing milk, ice cream, cottage cheese and other dairy products
Sold to: Finevest Services, Inc. (Greenwich, CT)
Franchisee and operator of quick service restaurants
Provided strategic advisory services
Western Reserve provided strategic advisory services to Lube Holdings Inc. (d/b/a Quaker Steak & Lube).
Lube Holdings is the owner, operator and franchisor of Quaker Steak & Lube, a highly differentiated casual dining restaurant concept developed and refined over the past 33 years. The company's signature menu item is its award-winning chicken wings, known as "Best Wings USA", prepared using the company's assortment of 19 signature sauces and rubs. At the time of the transaction, the Quaker Steak system comprised 27 locations in 10 states, including Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Quaker's primary growth strategy was to continue developing its franchisee-owned restaurant system, primarily through new area development agreements for exclusive territories, with experienced franchise owners willing to develop three to five locations each.
In December 2009, Western Reserve was engaged by Lube Holdings to help the company negotiate the conversion of its Series A preferred stock into common stock. Western Reserve also assisted in the recapitalization and negotiation of certain senior debt obligations related to a mortgage loan held by the company.
Franchisee and operator of Burger King and Chili's restaurants and owner and operator of three other restaurant concepts
Provided strategic advisory services
Franchisee and operator of Burger King and Chili's restaurants and owner and operator of three other restaurant concepts
$40 million follow-on offering of common stock
Franchisee and operator of Burger King and Chili's restaurants and owner and operator of three other restaurant concepts
Provided fairness opinion
Wholesaler and retailer of grocery products
Sold to: Giant Eagle, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA); provided fairness opinion
Manufacturer and marketer of prepared foods for the retail and foodservice markets
Provided buy-side advisory services
Premium chain of steakhouse restaurants
$45 million initial public offering of common stock
Retailer and distributor of groceries
Merged with: Seaway Food Town, Inc. (Maumee, OH); provided fairness opinion
Distributor of products to convenience stores
Sold to: The H.T. Hackney Co. (Knoxville, TN)
Wholesaler and retailer of restaurant supplies
Financial advisor for the company in its parent's Chapter 11 case; sold to: Mr. Leslie Barnard (Chicago, IL)
d/b/a Centerplate; provider of food, catering, merchandise, design and facility management services for sports and entertainment venues
$300 million initial public offering of Income Deposit Securities
Franchisee of 23 fast food restaurants
Sold to: Wendy's of Niles, Inc. (Rochester, NY)
Owner and operator of natural foods supermarkets
Provided strategic advisory services


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The leather is made from cowhide that has been manufactured in a local tannery using the same methods and techniques that were used 100 years ago. All components are dyed with Fiebings professional oil dye. Afterwards, the leather is treated with palm leaf wax and heated beeswax that gives vintage look. Quiver is hand stitched using a 3 cord, 1mm thick linen thread. It is finished using acrylic leather sheen to protect against moisture. To give extra strength all the corners are fixed with natural brass rivets.
The Set of 3 combines all the pieces that a real archer needs in the field. The specially customized belt with hangers has a Quiver on the one side and a bag on other. It is an archer's complete set.
Colour: Walnut brown
Included: archers belt, belt bag, side belt quiver
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PEND. CNTGT. ON FINANCING MLS # 815936, Listed by CENTURY 21 Boling & Associates
PEND. CNTGT. ON FINANCING MLS # 815936, Listed by CENTURY 21 Boling & Associates
Lot 1 Shady Branch Rd. is a $215,000 property on a 1.00 acre lot located in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Owner financing! Great 1 acre lot near Enterprise Boat Landing. Build your dream home here! Directions: From North: Hwy 17 Bypass, RIGHT on Hwy 707, RIGHT on Enterprise Rd ( by Hess/Wilco Gas Station). Pass Osprey Marina, Pass Waccatee Zoo. LEFT on Lamplighter. Lots located on LEFT of Shady Branch Rd. From South: Hwy 707 to Bay Rad. LEFT on Bay Rd towards Island Green. RIGHT on Shady Branch. Shady Branch is located across the street from Cypress River Plantation. Seller is licensed SC real estate agent.
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Road Access (Land) - County Road
Road Surface (Land) - Blacktop
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Residence (Land) - Land Only
Estimated Lot Size (Land) - 1-2 Acres
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Water/Sewer Water (Comm) - Public
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Burgess Elementary School
Saint James Middle School
Saint James High School
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Provided courtesy of The Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS®. Information Deemed Reliable but Not Guaranteed. Information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. All properties are subject to prior sale or withdrawal. Copyright 2020 of the Coastal Carolinas Association of REALTORS® MLS. Information last updated 06/04/2020 at 11:19pm MDT.


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Virtual Tour
Click Here to take a virtual tour of Garden View Place!
Reasons Why People Move to Garden View Place
- "We did not want to be a burden to our children. Whenever they come over we are always putting them to work."
- "It was getting very difficult to maintain our home."
- "I wanted peace of mind for myself as well as my children."
- "It was getting hard for me to stand at the stove or sink for very long."
- "We didn't want to put off moving until we could no longer do anything for ourselves and possibly end up in a nursing home."
- "We wanted to move where we would have a fun and safe environment."
- "It isn't very easy to drive anymore, and my kids worry about me driving in bad weather."
- "I didn't like being alone. Now I'm among friends and have many things to do."
- "We had to hire people to cut our grass and shovel our driveway."
- "I didn't want to have to go up and down stairs any longer and here it is just one level."
- "I was tired of cooking and housekeeping."
- "I help my wife with getting in and out of the shower and dressing, it is nice to have someone to assist with that since it is getting hard on me."
Try Before You Buy!
Finding a place for your loved one is sometimes exhausting and overwhelming. Garden View Place Retirement Community offers a "Try before You Buy" program where we invite your loved for a three-day stay for FREE! What better way to determine if Garden View Place Retirement Community is right for your loved one than to have them stay with us FREE for three days? Try our meals, activities, personal services and get to know our residents. We'd love to have you!
Why not let someone else do your housekeeping, cooking and yard work?
Our friendly and caring staff is here to make life a little easier and a lot more exciting! We have studio, one and two bedroom apartments, with kitchen/kitchenette, refrigerator, private bath and beautiful views. We have created a comfortable neighborhood that feels like home with everything you need just down the hall!
- Three home cooked meals served restaurant-style daily
- All utilities paid (excluding phone)
- Basic cable and Wi-Fi
- Housekeeping and personal laundry services
- Personal emergency call system
- Registered Nurse available 24 hours a day
- Caring staff in the building round the clock
- Social and recreational activities daily
- Therapy room and wellness programs
- Walk-in showers with grab bars and built-in seat
- Comfortable and home like gathering rooms
- Reading room/TV lounge
- On-site beauty and barber salon
- Beautifully landscaped grounds
- Individual climate control in each apartment
- Window blinds
- Snacks and refreshments always available
- Indoor personal mailboxes
- Secure building
- Valet parking/Garages ($40/month)
- Scheduled transportation
- Professionally Managed by Senior Housing Management
- *No buy in, monthly maintenance fees or dues. No lease, just month-to-month rentals.
Additional Assistance
Garden View Place is certified by the state of Iowa. That means we are able to provide assistance with Activities of Daily Living. Some residents my find they do not require any assistance, others may want medication management, assistance with dressing, bathing, hygiene or ambulation. Our unique program allows us to bill for ONLY the services the resident needs. Prior to move in, our Health Care Coordinator will complete an assessment with each resident to identify what services are needed. This will allow us to create an Individualized Service Plan.


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The Company
Our client is a specialist in sewage and stormwater industry, and is still proudly 100% Australian owned. Due to securing new long-term contracts and increased demands, there is now an immediate requirement for an experienced Water Jet/CCTV Operator to join this growing business.
The Role
We require an individual with experience in Water Jet/CCTV Operating and Patching/Relining for an immediate start to work. We are looking for an individual who is looking to develop within a rapidly growing business. This is a fast paced environment and this position will require someone who can think on their feet and is able to work safely and efficiently.
This is an on-going role which could go permanent for the right person once you have proven yourself.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in;
- Water Jetting
- CCTV Operating
- Patching/Relining
- Commitment to safety
- Ability to work under pressure
- MR Truck License (preferable)
- White Card
- Confined Space/Working at heights ticket (Or willing to obtain)
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Burisma Holdings, the largest independent gas producer in Ukraine, will be joining the educational initiative of the USAID project "Municipal energy reform in Ukraine" and the Ukrainian educational center for training journalists on reforming energy and increasing energy efficiency.
The goal of the initiative is educating Ukrainians on energy consumption, as well as changing the mindset of people into a more responsible and energy-saving one. The experts from the USAID "Municipal Energy Reform in Ukraine" project are convinced that it is necessary to start with opinion-makers, i.e. the journalists that usually cover topics relating to energy and utility reforms from a negative angle. With this in mind, the USAID, the Ukrainian educational center for reforms and Burisma Holdings will be holding a series of workshops to provide journalists with most extensive information on energy efficiency, Ukraine's energy potential, alternative energy sources, law on energy initiatives and European experience in the field of energy security.
Journalists from 13 regions of Ukraine will be taking part in a new contest for the best-written energy publication.
"For us, this project is more than just a chance to fill the information vacuum, when it comes to ways of saving energy. We strive to give journalists comprehensive information to cover energy topics impartially and responsibly. High-quality journalism is an extremely important component in a democratic society, as it helps the community improve the environment", – noted Advisor to the Board of Directors at Burisma Holdings Vadym Pozharskyi.
As a socially responsible company, Burisma Holdings uses latest innovative technologies in natural gas production. Modern equipment allows the company to produce energy in a more efficient and environmentally friendly way.
In Ukraine, Burisma Holdings is a pioneer in using technologies of drilling from two horizons at the same time, and the only gas producer, not using water in the process of extracting hydrocarbons.
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This Is Why I Shop Online: Episode #11: "I Like To Save Money"KidsWhy I Shop Online
Oh, where to begin? It was my son's 12th birthday, and I wanted to get him something special. He's really into Lego's, especially the big, theme kits. I decided I'd go all out and get him the King of Lego projects - the Star Wars Death Star!
This is a pricey item, and in the past his kits usually ended up being torn apart. But this one would be built to be displayed (not played with) and last forever. It took some convincing on my wife's part, but I sold her by saying it would be a great father-and-son-bonding project. With her approval, I headed off to Toys R Us to buy it immediately so I could have it in my hands before she changed her mind.
The trip there and back was uneventful, unlike most of the other adventures I've written about in this blog. I went to the Lego aisle and eagerly grabbed it, noting the price of $429.00. Yeah, I know, but remember I said it was the King of all Lego projects and would last forever. After tax, the total cost was $459.03. Ouch.
I got home and my wife asked how much it cost. I told her and she said she's seen it cheaper online. I checked the Toys R Us website and sure enough, there it was for only $399.99. Hmm. This got me to thinking: how common is it that in-store items cost more than the same thing online?
I did some research and discovered these facts about Death Star Prices:
- Lego Online: $399.99
- Target Online: $399.99
- Walmart Online: $399.95
- Amazon Online: $399.95
So, I assumed that Lego must've set the price on this, and the extra cost tacked on must be due to a brick-and-mortar-store's overhead, which makes sense.
I then did some more research and discovered how much I could have got it for at those places by using an online coupon:
- With Lego promo code: $399.99, plus free shipping, plus a Free LEGO Martian Manhunter, and a Free LEGO Club Magazine
- With Target coupon code: $399.99, 5% Off, plus free shipping
- With Walmart coupon code: $399.95, plus free shipping
- With Amazon coupon code: $399.95, plus free shipping, plus Free Amazon Prime Trial
It doesn't take a genius to realize that shopping online using coupons is the way to go for better prices and even perks. Idiot! Oh, when will I learn? Get it through your head, self – Shop Online Every Time!
Please read more in this series by checking out my whole "This Is Why I Shop Online" litany of horror stories.


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A very simple game one button game. This game channels the early phases of the video game industry. One button, one action, low res, small screen, monocolor, limited. This is all about Dodgeball! Literally nothing left to say about this game but Dodgeball 2600 seems like a game released in...chenen....Atari 2600!
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I helped a friend put together a PC based off the Build Guide's "Great AMD Gaming/Streaming Build" from late September 2019. It's mostly identical to the state of the build guide from that time, with whatever the parametric filters suggested for us.
This was the first PC we've both ever put together, and it went off without a hitch! Zero build issues regarding correct connections, BIOS/UEFI setup, Windows install, etc. Though as an electrical engineer, I feel like my general skill set was pretty helpful in this regard :P
My friend is using this rig pretty much exclusively for gaming, and so far it crushes everything he has thrown at it, especially in 1080p. Since the prices might be a bit out of date, the grand total was a little over $2,000 Canadian dollars. The Canadian meme tier currency exchange rate vs. USD causes some components to cost considerably more vs. the US equivalent. Note that he didn't have any peripherals or a copy of Windows before starting, so those have also pushed the cost up by a fair amount.
Some of my personal feedback about the build and known issues:
- The Ryzen 5 3600 has one of the best price/performance ratios on the market right now.
- The motherboard is expensive and overkill (did not use parametric filter). A lot of people advocate for cheap motherboards but I believe that having one that is good quality in your build is essential because of how vital it is.
- As of this writing, the Great AMD Gaming/Streaming Build Guide has swapped the 2060 Super for the 5700 XT. Let the nVidia vs. AMD debate begin, is all I have to say to that. "But the 5700 XT performs closer to the 2070 and is cheaper!" Oh well. We picked what was recommended at the time. The 2060 Super uses less power, for what it's worth.
- There are better cases at the same approximate price point as the Corsair Carbide 275R. Some pieces of the case definitely felt more cheaply made. We likely should have sprung for a slightly better one, but at least it looks nice and fits everything in nicely.
- The monitor bottlenecks the capabilities of the PC somewhat, since from my understanding the 2060 Super can also be used for a considerable amount of gaming in 1440p, so we cheaped out a bit here.
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Noveltea in Sri Lanka: 2) We head North through the tea plantations…
May 1, 2011
Unreliable internet access has meant we've been unable to blog as regularly as we would have liked. Now we're in back Colombo to watch the Royal Wedding so here's a little update…
Last week we arrived in Ella, in the foothills, famous for it's lush green jungles and orderly tea plantations. On the South Coast it had been scorching hot, well into the 30s and as soon as we got up to pour a drink we'd break into a cloying sweat. It was naive to think, however, that in a country as verdant as this, the weather would hold. Of course, we were wrong.
In Ella the monsoon rains came. It rained and it rained and it rained. Then there would be a small sunny window, where folks would start to put out their washing… and then it would rain again. With the rain, the mosquitoes disappeared, but in their stead came the leeches. We suffered terribly as we trekked through long grass and scrabbled over the wet rocks, and when we came home we had to burn the little blighters off one by one.
One morning, we got up early and climbed a rock the locals call "Little Adam's Peak" – an hour's climb from the town – from where we were rewarded with fantastic views of the sun rising over the plantations, and the famous 'Ella Gap'.
From Ella, we headed further North, to Nuwara Eliya, the highest settlement on the island, where the early colonialists flattered the hilltop forests and planted row upon row of immaculate tea bushes in their stead. The road winds up and up through the hills, and on either side, the ramshackle tea factories vie for pride of place. We stopped for a few tastings along the way and finally reached the Grand Hotel where we were treated with our first afternoon tea in an incredible 3 weeks!


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What is it?
Using office supplies and instructions from the Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction book series by John Austin, create tiny catapults, bows and arrows, and other "weapons" then compete in challenges with them.
You may be able to find what you need among you existing office supplies, or solicit donations of materials. In this case, you could potentially run the program without buying anything. I had a healthy budget to work with and ended up spending about $50 on building materials.
Why do it?
There's a little bit of every STEAM element—science, technology, engineering, art, and math—in this program. Not many activities hit on all that, particularly not ones with this high appeal for pre-teens and teens. It's a great program for disguising educational elements behind a ton of fun elements.
A Word About Weapons
Our culture has a complicated relationship with weapons. Personally, I am a pacifist through and through and I still think there's something really cool about a big honkin' crossbow. (As long as it's not being shot at any people. Or animals. I may like crossbows but I'm also a vegetarian.) It's possible to channel that "coolness" factor into an activity that builds STEAM skills, creativity, and a sense of healthy competition, without glorifying violence. You definitely need to be comfortable with it, though. If you're unsure, don't feel like you have to do this type of program. I stuck to projects replicating medieval-type weapons, nothing modern, because I was more comfortable with that. We also called the program "Build to Battle" to avoid referencing weapons in the title.
Safety Rules and Procedures
Provide goggles for kids to wear in case of flying shrapnel (aka, on the off-chance they send a piece of a clothespin flying toward someone's face or something).
Whatever you have the kids "firing" with their weapons, make sure it is not dangerous and is easy to clean up. (FYI, marshmallows may seem like a good idea, but are not easy to clean up when they've been accidentally stomped on.) Some of the things Austin suggests using in Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction, like toothpicks and skewers, are too dangerous for my comfort. I use pom poms and Q-tips whenever possible.
Tape off an area of the room as the "firing zone." No one can go into the firing zone except at designated times, which you decide. At those times, you will make sure no one is firing anything. "Weapons" can only be fired into the firing zone and nowhere else.
Depending on what project you use, you may want to pre-prep some of the materials. For example, if something needs to be cut with a knife, do that part yourself ahead of time.
The Activities
Choose a few activities from John Austin's Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction books. You will need to be selective. Some of the activities in the books are too hard, too expensive, or too dangerous for a library program setting.
These are the books. If you can only get one, I suggest the first one.
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Build Implements of Spitball Warfare
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 2: Build A Secret Agent Arsenal
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 3: Build Siege Weapons of the Dark Ages
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 4: Build and Master Ninja Weapons
When choosing your activities, the biggest factor after safety is whether you are comfortable with the project. You should be able to make it and have your finished product work properly. Use your own product as a sample at the program. If you manage to make it work, but aren't sure quite how you did it or if you could do it again, or if you don't think the kids could do it, then choose something simpler.
These are projects I have done with middle school kids with success. Since kids come with a wide range of abilities and interest, I like to have a few projects to try, some easier and some harder, and let them choose which they want to do.
Tri-clip Bow, Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 3: Build Siege Weapons of the Dark Ages, p. 235-238
This is extremely quick and easy. It works well as a warm-up and confidence booster. I used Q-tips instead of matchsticks or toothpicks.
Simple Crossbow, Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Build Implements of Spitball Warfare, p. 55-58
This is possibly me favorite. It's simple and gets really impressive range. The downside: it requires taking apart a ballpoint pen, which is a lot harder than it looks. Definitely prep the pens yourself ahead of time rather than having kids try to do it.
#2 Catapult, Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Build Implements of Spitball Warfare, p. 129-134
Another one's that's great for its simplicity, though there's a trade-off; I don't think it's quite as cool as some of the harder ones.
Hanger Slingshot, Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Build Implements of Spitball Warfare, p. 79-82
This has wicked range. You will need to keep an eye on how the kids are using the hangers, though; a cut-up hanger could become dangerous.
Siege Catapult, Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Build Implements of Spitball Warfare, p. 143-150
This is a classic project that some of the kids are likely to have done in some form before. The result looks really cool. Its range is respectable if you do it right, but it's not huge. It's not the easiest project. When I make them, I often have to do some tinkering to get everything in place for it to stay together and work well.
Plasticware Crossbow, Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 3: Build Siege Weapons of the Dark Ages, p. 149-156
None of the kids actually took me up on the opportunity to make this one, I think because it looks complicated and they were intimidated. But if you have a crowd that likes a challenge, I did get this one to work, and it was awesome.
The Challenges
To give the program (and projectiles) some focus, it's best to have some kind of game or goal. Some ideas:
-Have kids build structure out of some light, easy-to-knock-over object (I used our stash of toilet paper tubes). Then challenge them to destroy each other's structures with their mini weapons.
-See who can shoot or propel a projectile the farthest.
-Set up a target and have them try to hit it.
If you have any questions or want to talk to me about this program, feel free to leave a comment or email email@example.com.
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dear clayton, thank you so much for making me feel special tonight. you grabbed my hands at the end of the early show and i just cant express how happy and thankful i am. you probably wont see this, but thats okay.
if anyone has a pic/vid of that happening i would love to see it!
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This unit, located at 2159 Landings Lane, is currently listed for $269,000 and has been remodeled throughout. With two bedrooms, two baths and a large den that can be used as a third bedroom, the waterfront property is one of the largest available in the complex.
|Remodeled unit with wood floors, breakfast bar and open concept design.
|Kitchen with granite counters, tile back splash and stainless steel appliances.
Geneva Landings includes an outdoor swimming pool, club house, exercise facility, boat launch and pier system. Boat slips are available in the complex, however owners are placed on a short waiting list before being awarded one. In and out boat service is available for those who are waiting for a slip.
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City council fails to turn up to own meeting
The Adelaide City Council was forced to cancel this week's meeting because too few councillors said they would turn up.
It is the first time in more than two decades that a regular meeting has had to be cancelled because too few members said they would be able to attend, according to the council's longest-serving member, Anne Moran.
At least seven members have to attend for a meeting to go ahead. Only six were available.
Four councillors submitted "apologies" and a further two councillors – Lord Mayor Martin Haese and North Ward councillor Sue Clearihan – were in Canberra for a national Local Government Association event.
North Ward councillor Phil Martin told InDaily: "Local government is diminished in the eyes of our constituents every time something like this happens.
"Elected members also have career, family and other important obligations, but we enter into a contract with the people who vote us into office to turn up on a regular basis.
"It's a four-year agreement."
He said it was no wonder few people turned up to vote at local government elections every four years.
"It's beyond belief that a capital city council failed to meet because it couldn't muster a quorum," he said.
"Every critic of local government in Australia will be saying, 'Here's the proof they couldn't even organise a bun fight in a bakery'.
"And local government wonders why so few people turn out to vote on election day."
A council spokesperson agreed the cancellation was "unusual" but could not confirm it was the first time in decades a regularly scheduled Tuesday meeting had been cancelled for lack of quorum. He said the council's archives did not record the reason meetings were cancelled with enough accuracy to be certain.
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The spokesperson declined to comment on why so many councillors were scheduled to be absent.
"It's never in my [memory] happened on a Tuesday in 22 years," Moran told InDaily after it was announced the meeting would be cancelled yesterday.
"The council meeting and committee meetings are the most important thing you do [as a councillor].
"It's not a good look for council.
"Council is not, I think, performing up to standard."
She stressed she did not blame any particular councillor who was away last night, but remarked: "I'm a great opponent of swanning off and pretending you are a state politician or a federal politician when you are only a councillor."
She suggested part of the problem might be a newly instituted committee-meeting format, which operates like a relatively free-flowing workshop.
Moran said the less-structured meetings were "boring" and often focused too heavily on unimportant issues.
Last night's meeting was to discuss the vexed issue of parking permits in North Adelaide, as well as traffic management for the area.
Councillor Martin said ratepayers were right to be annoyed.
"More than 10,000 North Adelaide ratepayers, residents and businesses were depending on that meeting to grapple with parking issues they desperately want us to solve.
"I wouldn't blame them if they felt disappointed or annoyed – they were let down."
However, he said: "I accept it's not possible to attend every meeting."
InDaily understands a special meeting is being organised to discuss the issue next Monday instead.
Central Ward councillor Houssam Abiad last week proposed that the requirement for quorum be reduced from six members to four – but the motion failed.
Lord Mayor Haese was contacted for comment.
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A vital human right 'the freedom of expression' goes under the spotlight in an award-winning dance theatre show '#JeSuis' at The Lowry on Mon 26 November, 8pm.
Known for his combination of classical Indian dance with contemporary dance and theatre, '#JeSuis' is choreographer and performer Aakash Odedra's first company work.
Winner of the 2017 Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award '#JeSuis' is a powerful, political and physical exploration of oppression in all its guises. Wrapped up in ideas around displacement, refuge and instability, the dance portrays the frustrations of lives lived in conflict.
The piece also looks at the role of the media in dictating the stories we see. Aakash Odedra said; "While #JeSuisCharlie brought solidarity and perhaps some comfort to a world grieving the horrific attacks in Paris in 2015, other equally appalling attacks took place in Kabul and Istanbul but failed to capture the attention in quite the same way. '#JeSuis' acknowledges that some acts of oppression are more loudly heard and deeply felt than others."
The dancers are Gizem Aksu, Yasin Anar, Evrim Akyay, Taner Güngör, Su Güzey, Beril Şenöz and Melissa Ugolini.
The musical score is by Odedra's long-term collaborator Nicki Wells. Dramaturgy is by Lou Cope and lighting design by Alessandro Barbieri.
Naomi McAuliffe, Amnesty International's Scotland Programme Director, said of the piece: "#JeSuis is a powerful wake-up call to everyone on the climate of violence and oppression that people in Turkey are currently enduring. To see attacks on freedom of expression portrayed through the medium of dance was incredibly powerful and accessible…. A production addressing freedom of expression in Turkey is particularly resonant for us as an organisation as our colleagues from Amnesty International Turkey are currently languishing in jail."
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Times: 8pm
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS News) — In March 2018, a 2-year-old girl became captivated by Michelle Obama — and America became captivated by the little girl. Months later, and Parker Curry is wowing us again with her love for the former first lady.
Earlier this year, a fellow museum-goer snapped a photo of Parker gazing in awe at Michelle Obama's portrait at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. The photo quickly went viral and even the former first lady saw it. Parker got to meet Mrs. Obama, who invited her and her mom over for a dance party.
After meeting with Mrs. Obama, Parker's mom, Jessica Curry, spoke to CBS News' Chip Reid about the once-in-a-lifetime experience. Curry said she takes Parker to a lot of museums, but she had never seen her as transfixed as she was when she stood in front of the former first lady's portrait.
Michelle Obama Meets, Dances With Toddler Who Was Mesmerized By Her Portrait
That's why Parker honored her idol on Halloween by wearing a replica of the dress in her portrait — only a tad smaller, of course.
In a pose that echoed the painting, Parker sat with her chin in her hand a huge grin on her face. Her long, flowing gown looked just like the white, pink and yellow one Mrs. Obama wore for the portrait. The first lady noticed Parker again when her mom tweeted photos of the costume on Halloween. "You nailed the look, Parker!" she tweeted. "I love it!!!"
When her portrait was first unveiled, Mrs. Obama said she hoped it would will inspire young women of color. If Parker is any indication, it already has.
Baltimore Artist Amy Sherald's Michelle Obama Portrait To Be Unveiled In February
The portrait was painted by Baltimore-based artist Amy Sherald,
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How to Appeal a Court's Decision in Tennessee?
If you are dissatisfied with the final decision in your court case held in Tennessee, you can appeal the ruling. First, though, you must file a notice of appeal.
Notice of Appeal
You have only thirty days following your judgment to file an appeal. You must submit a notice of appeal to the district court clerk where your case was held.
The notice of appeal must include the following information:
- A list of names and address for all parties involved.
- A designation of the final judgment.
- The name of the appellate court which you are appealing to.
You must also induce a certificate of service showing you presented copies of your appeal to all parties. The trial clerk will put together the Record on Appeal from the transcript and other documents. The Record on Appeal is what will be reviewed by the judges during the appeal.
You must file your appellant brief within thirty days of filing the notice of appeal. It must con-tain the following content:
- A table of contents.
- A table of authorities.
- A jurisdictional statement.
- A statement of the issues.
- A statement of the case.
- An argument.
- A short conclusion.
Your brief is the most important document of the appeal so be careful in preparing and follow all style, formatting and contents guidelines.
The appellee has another thirty days to file their brief following examination of yours. You then have fourteen days to file a reply brief.
You may also request to present an oral argument to be combined with your brief to support your case further. You will be notified of the schedule when to appear to present your oral ar-gument, and you will have only a few minutes to make your case.
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He may as well assign the Kardashians to his cabinet since the only qualifications needed for our government seem to be reality tv ratings.
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That's because you only look at your far left sources. If you google "Trump administration" and "North Korea" then click on NEWS, you will find comments.So far from this administration? No comment.
Drunk Tuesday turned into Drunk/hangover Wednesday.Ack, got my threads mixed up. Happy Wednesday!
Keep going Backlash! The answers you seek ARE at the bottom of the bottle!
Trump said quite a few more things this afternoon between when I wrote that post and now.
DOH! Did it again!
The reason is that now the real world problems are at Trump's doorstep. Today is the defining moment of his presidency.
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new record lows for any President early in the term. The strike in Syria should give him a good bounce.


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Vintage: definition
The vintage is a bit like a wine's date of birth. It specifies the year in which the grapes used to make it were harvested. It is an important indicator of the quality of a wine because it mainly relates to the weather in the particular year.
So in the same winegrowing area, some vintages will be better than others depending on the amount of sun and water that they had in the year they were produced.
So generally speaking, 1992 and 2002 are seen as average years across the whole of the French winegrowing area. While 2005, 2009 and 2010 are considered highly sought-after years. And this also applies to the Beaujolais region.
The very good years
2006, 2010 and 2014 are very good years. For a superb fruity, soft and aromatic vintage, choose a 2010. For roundness, finesse and elegance with structure and length in the mouth, go for a 2014.
2013 is a late vintage. The wines are structured, with superb aromatic expression and excellent freshness.
Exceptional years
Whether you're looking at Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages or the ten crus, go for wines from 2003, 2005 and 2011 rather than the vintages that are listed as "exceptional".
2011 is excellent quality wine, a rich, opulent and silky vintage.
Historic vintages
2015, like 2009, is considered close to perfection. The former is a rich, generous and perfectly balanced vintage
Some people may be lucky enough to have the opportunity to try the vintage of the millennium from 1959 or the vintage of the century from 1969.
Subtle differences in classification
It goes without saying that this classification is based on general observations. It gives a rough idea, a kind of average. Because what might be an average year for the winegrowing area as a whole could be a good year for one of the crus or appellations that may have avoided unpredictable weather conditions.
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Arts Fund (AF) develops Bronx artists and small arts organizations through its support of high-quality arts projects that engage Bronx audiences in a diverse array of artistic works in all disciplines, genres, and styles. Bronx-based individual artists, artist collectives and 501c3 arts organizations with an organizational budget below $100,000 may apply for grants of up to $5,000 that contribute to the cultural life of the borough. Individual Bronx residents and artist collectives do not need a fiscal sponsor; they may apply directly to this program.
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Mural Tribute to Women and Diversity will involve leading a mural tribute to women, painted by a collaboration of 3… more
Collaborating with long-time neighbors, we create participatory, immersive soundwalks through Mott Haven. In each walk two residents listen together to… more
This project will provide Puerto Rican and Latino youngsters, adults and seniors a total of 10 workshops on how to… more
Bardekova Ensemble plans to bring 400 years of classical woodwind quintet music to all age groups and socioeconomic levels. New… more
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The event, sponsored by the B H F Inc. will organize several art exhibitions during September/December 2019. Every 3 years… more
Kelly Street Garden and its residents will be revising the mural located at the end of the garden. The mural… more
A Musical Offering, 2019 presents a concert of exquisite music from eras gone by, with the spoken… more
di.vi.sion concerts is a series of four professional classical music concerts in the Bronx. Celebrating six years of presenting programs… more
Vocalist, Elissa Carmona will debut "Natural Woman", a five-concert tour in spring 2019 that celebrates the life and music of… more
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This dance centered gathering will celebrate the similarities & differences of Hip hop and House- two NYC dance genres that… more
Personal Jewels: An Experience-Collage Mural will be a highly personalized, original mural, designed and created by seniors during a series… more
Hilda Rivera-Pantojas plans to engage local artists and the Bronx community-at-large in highlighting the costuming and Puerto Rican folklore through… more
I'RAISE Dance Academy offers free high-quality dance classes to young people in low-income neighborhoods. Young people with demonstrated passion and… more
COMIC CULTURE: DYNAMIC BRONX! teaches cultural awareness, tolerance, and critical thinking. Cartooning, graphics software and writing skill-sets are built into… more
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Artists After Maria is an exhibition of photography and narrative writing presenting the effects of Hurricane Maria on the lives… more
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tHe GEM. iN. I features a dancer and three instrumentalists, playing R&B, reggae, gospel, experimental music and spoken word with… more
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Project X has had the privilege of creating & building with the community of Mott Haven for the past two seasons.… more
Raíces Cultural Arts Association presents "El Son Y Su Esencia." In this interactive cultural presentation, dancers, musicians, historians, and the… more
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Hot Cabinet Presents Cosmic Freedom is a two-day collaborative workshop and show at the Bronx Social Center. After facilitating a… more
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The Solid Ground Project includes: "Solid Ground: A Play about Landing on your Feet" for teens and young adults, "Power… more
Since 1994, in June of every year, all the students of Millennium Dance Company (MDC) have the opportunity to share… more
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Poetic Affair seeks to draw in artists and art lovers from the community. Art Defined Productions, Inc. produces this showcase… more
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"The Neighbors" is a dark comedy about a group of 8 people of varying ages and backgrounds who live on… more
The Bronx Concert Singers, Inc.: Bronx Concert Singers 38th Season BCS, professional singers and instrumentalists rehearse & perform two concerts.… more
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BCA grants are made possible through the generous support of the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) in partnership with the New York City Council; and the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.


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What better way to learn about our school than from a current student! Mackenzie F. '24 is a first-year BASIS Independent McLean student, who likes physics, the friends she's made at school, and her teachers. She has enjoyed school so much that only two months in she applied and was accepted as an admissions student ambassador. She says it was the Student Visitor Program that cemented her decision to attend BASIS Independent McLean, and she can't wait to share that same experience with other prospective students.
Mackenzie F., Grade 6
What do you love about BASIS Independent McLean?
I like that it's more challenging than my previous school because it gives me something to work for. I like the community; everyone is friendly. I came to BOSS Camp and met one of my best friends.
What is your favorite class and why?
I like physics because it all makes sense. There's one right or wrong answer, which makes it a lot easier. Plus, I like my teacher, Dr. Noble. He's funny and I've never had a teacher that's funny in the way that kids are funny. He understands us. He's a good teacher too. I feel like I'm always learning in his class.
I also like my math teacher, Ms. Baljee. She's awesome. She explains everything really well and she takes it step by step in class. Even if we're going through something fast, you still really understand the concept well.
What do you think about the teachers here in general?
I like the fact that the teachers have studied their subject. At my old school, we had one teacher who did all the subjects, except special classes like music. Every single class I have here, the teacher is specialized. My drama teacher has a degree in theatre, and my physics teacher has a Ph.D. in physics.
Are you in any clubs?
In the fall, I was in journalism club with Mr. Sharp. It was really fun! I liked writing the newspaper. This spring, I want to try the dance club with my friends.
Why did you want to be a student ambassador?
It sounded really fun and I like meeting new people, so I thought it would be cool.
What happens when a prospective student visits you as part of the Student Visitor Program?
She (or he) just comes along with me for the day. She goes to all my normal classes. She gets to meet my friends and teachers and see the work we do. The day I had a visitor, the teachers printed out additional worksheets for her so she could take them home and know what we are learning. She was a fifth grader this year, so she was able to see what next year would be like here.
You shadowed a student last year before you were a student here. Tell us about your experience.
It was good because I got to see what the school was like and I got to decide if I liked the experience of being here.
Did it help you make your decision to come here?
Yes. I felt like if I wasn't a fan of the kids, or if it seemed really overwhelming for the student I was with, then I wouldn't want to come. But the day ended up being really fun, so that helped me make the decision.
Do you know the student you shadowed last year?
She's one of my really close friends now. Visiting as an applicant helped me to meet new people as well.
Did you have any impressions of BASIS Independent McLean before you started that you don't think are true now that you're a student here?
I thought it was going to be way, way, way harder than it really is. It's still challenging, but I thought I wasn't going to be able to handle it. In the end, it's really not that bad.
Why would you encourage another student to come to BASIS Independent McLean?
The community is great. It's a really fun school, and it's different from other schools because I don't know any other sixth graders who take three different sciences.
Is taking three sciences overwhelming?
Oh, no, it's awesome. I'm a science person, so it's fun for me.
As a student ambassador, Mackenzie and other students attend admissions events to talk to prospective families, and host students for a day through our Student Visitor Program. If you've already applied, you may register for our Student Visitor Program to shadow a student ambassador for a day. Learn more here.


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Last month, we challenged readers to name the Berry alumnus who claimed national honors in the 1,500-meter race at the 2017 USA Track and Field Masters Outdoor Championships. Berry Kindermusik Director Kathryn Dugger Nobles (82C) nabbed her own championship (of the trivia variety) by correctly responding David Matherne (87C).
For September, we decided to focus our attention on some of the most familiar words on the Berry campus. For a shout-out in our next issue, "do your best" to tweet the name of the person who uttered the quotation immortalized on the colonnade of Green Hall. (Hint: It's probably not who you think.) Don't forget to include the hashtag #berrycollegetrivia.


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On 7 March 2018, ASIC suspended the AFS license of Red Summit until 7 September 2018 after it was found that the licensee was not carrying on its financial services business due to staffing changes. The suspension provided Red Summit the opportunity of six months in which to demonstrate it could recommence its financial services business.
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India FinTech Forum along with Arthimpact had organised a Fintech Policy Roundtable as a part of Fintegrate Zone 2018 to discuss – What should be India's Open API Policy to encourage fintech innovation on 1st March, 2018.
Recommendations made to the Policy Makers are:
1) There should be a policy with respect to ownership of data, when Open API frameworks are utilized along with clear guidelines on data sharing.
2) There should be a simpler mechanism for enabling SMEs and Corporates over Open APIs of Banks / NBFCs.
3) Indian banking system offers limited set of Open APIs focused on Payments (UPI / IMPS). There is a need to provide APIs across deposit accounts (like account opening, account closure etc), loan accounts, trade finance etc.
4) Consent Layer of Indiastack should have a framework for monetization, so that more entities join the platform as "data providers" beyond current set of government institutions.
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Covenant Plainview to host ribbon cutting, blessing ceremony of radiology renovations
Covenant Health Plainview is ready to celebrate another significant milestone of their multi-million dollar renovation as the hospital will hold a special grand opening and community blessing for its completed Radiology Department from 2-3:30 p.m. on Sept. 30.
"We are super excited to mark this special occasion and officially debut our remodeled radiology department," said Bob Copeland, CEO for Covenant Health Plainview.
"This is a big accomplishment in our $40 million renovation and features more modern equipment and amenities that will bring patients better care and added convenience."
When you get down to the bones of the radiology project, hospital representatives say new state-of-the-art equipment, including a new MRI and CT machine, will help grow the healthcare capabilities of our community and to our surrounding neighbors.
"I've been here for 35 years and we haven't had this much of a face lift in radiology, it's amazing," said Stephanie Evans, manager of Covenant Health Plainview's radiology department.
"For one, this is the first time we will have an in-house MRI and there is so much value in that."
Evans said the hospital has had to use a mobile MRI unit for many years, and now the hospital will not have to work around their schedule.
The hospital also received a more advanced CT machine, which went from a 16 slice image scan to a 64 slice scan.
"We will be able to see so much more," said Evans.
The new radiology features will only strengthen the department's stellar service line, which includes everything from nuclear medicine and cardiovascular tests to basic radiology services, ultrasound, echocardiography, vascular and mammograms.
On top of that, the renovations create a more calming and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere; this includes a new lobby for patients.
"The new lobby is a Godsend," Evans said.
Like the grand opening and community blessing for the Eva and James Mayer Surgical Center at the beginning of 2018, the radiology department will also feature tours, a community blessing featuring First Baptist Plainview lead pastor Jacob West, refreshments and much more.
Guests will meet in the main entrance lobby of the hospital at the beginning of the event.


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I'll have to fly to Taipei TPE from CDG end of June by EVAair. The flight Europe/Taiwan I am accustomed for; but this time I have to fly eco in a wheelchair. My wife will assist me during the flight but can't handle me to load/unload the plane.
Shall I contact EVAair in advance or do they handle this kind of situation regularly?
China Airlines, KLM (both to/fm AMS) handle that pretty well but it'll be the first time EVA and CDG. Belgium is my dropping point in Europe.
Thanks for any insight;
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A Tale of the Riots of 'Eighty
Based around the Gordon riots of 1780 as seen through the eyes of the simple but good-hearted Barnaby Rudge. The fanatical anti-Catholic Lord George Gordon is treated with some sympathy in the novel, which concludes with a panoramic description of the riots. One of two works that Dickens published in his short-lived weekly serial Master Humphrey's Clock, this was Dickens' first attempt at a historical novel.
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all just mention; it was at the time when press warrants were issued, on the alarm about Falkland Islands. The woman's husband was pressed, their goods seized for some debts of his, and she, with two small children, turned into the streets a-begging. It is a circumstance not to be forgotten, that she was very young (under nineteen), and most remarkably handsome. She went to a linen-draper's shop, took some coarse linen off the counter, and slipped it under her cloak; the shopman saw her, and she laid it down: for this she was hanged. Her defence was (I have the trial in my pocket), "that she had lived in credit, and wanted for nothing, till a press-gang came and stole her husband from her; but since then, she had no bed to lie on; nothing to give her children to eat; and they were almost naked; and perhaps she might have done something wrong, for she hardly knew what she did." The parish officers testified the truth of this story; but it seems, there had been a good deal of shop-lifting ab


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This Toddler Is Either The Creepiest Kid Alive Or The Funniest (Either Way, We Can't Stop Watching This) — Video
We've seen our fair share of creepy kids in the media: Damien from The Omen , Regan from The Exorcist, Cole from The Sixth Sense , and Jayden Smith. We delighted in the scares they brought us, and in the undeniable intrigue they provided. But the latest creepy little rascal isn't from a major Hollywood film, or major Hollywood parents. Nay. This kid comes to us from the wonderland that is YouTube, and they want us to know one very important thing: they smell like beef.
Yes, you read that correctly. In this short-but-mighty video clip, a small child repeats in a guttural voice, "I smell like beef" over and over. And the video looks like it was shot by David Lynch. In fact, can someone please confirm that David Lynch isn't somehow involved in the production of this video (or involved in the production of this child?)
With Halloween coming up, I can't think of a more perfect video to include in your horror movie marathon than the "I Smell Like Beef" kid. And the best part is, it's as funny as it is creepy. Part of you is very, very scared for your immortal soul, but the other part is like, eh, it's just a kid! Are kids aware of how funny they are when they're creepy, and how creepy they are when they're funny? It's like a superpower. It's like when the little girl in Poltergeist says, "They're heeeeere!" Totally innocent and yet totally stomach turning at the same time. Seasonally appropriate superpower!
Watch the video for yourself, and maybe you can make sense of it all.
There are so many questions left unanswered:
- Why does this child smell like beef?
- Is this the only phrase they were taught to say?
- Is the child always going to smell like beef?
- Why is the child so darn happy about smelling like beef?
- How quickly are you going to make this your new ringtone?
Next time you close your eyes, try not to see this:
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Some light has been shed on Koei Tecmo's recently announced Samurai Warriors: Chronicles 3 courtesy of Famitsu.
In the upcoming release players will experience 'If' scenarios from the Warring States period as well as being introduced to new modes and actions. Players can also expect to see 'Hyper Attacks' and 'Rage Attacks' that were introduced in Samurai Warriors 4, as well asover 50 military commanders from the game.
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I realize now that some people have seen quoted fragments of my end of a discussion posted to another list but haven't seen the entirety of what I said, because I wasn't subscribed to this list. (Such are the evils of cross-posting.) Here is a message I posted in reply to Duane on 22 May, another message in reply to David on 31 May, and then a more recent comment by David and my reply to it. Jon ================================================================== Date: Mon, 22 May 2000 14:54:03 -0700 (PDT) From: Jon Bosak <firstname.lastname@example.com> To: email@example.com CC: firstname.lastname@example.com Subject: Re: SubmissionPackage DTD [email@example.com:] | It has been suggested that we use a unique ID which is | semantically meaningful to at least one person on the planet. The | logic there is while no one can define a key which is universally | acceptable but at least some will be able to make use of it. I am among those holding the opinion that labels meaningful to someone are better than labels meaningful to no one. The utilitarian calculus on this is pretty simple; if U is the utility to an individual of being able to use a mnemonically significant set of terms and N is the number of people for whom a set of terms in mnemonically significant, then U * N > U * 0 for any N greater than zero. | <IMHO> this is a *really* bad idea. First off, the political | upheavel of EDI vs. other standards competing for defining this | semantically meaningful component will stall all future work. The assumption here is that the use of *any* meaningful labels would entail "the political upheaval of EDI vs. other standards". I'm not seeing any reasoning here to establish that the one thing would follow from the other. | Secondly, the unique key is for a Machine to find only, not a | human. I see no support for this assertion. On general principles I find highly doubtful the proposition that no human being will find mnemonic labels useful. At the very least, we humans engaged in defining the set of labels will find mnemonic qualities useful. This is particularly true in the case of names for low-level data elements. | Therefore, the machine does not care about semantics on the query | side, only that it can find the item and the item is unique. From this it follows that the machine does not care whether labels are mnemonic. Computationally, mnemonics are free. | Once it has a pointer to the item, the semantics for the calling | app can be derived by performing a "get" type request on the item | and examining what it is equivalent to. I human shouldbe able to | search on the semantic terms it wants. Yes, but developers (in particular developers of standards) will have to work with these codes all the time. If it doesn't make any difference to the end users and it doesn't make any difference to the machine, then in my opinion the position that we use terms that are meaningful to no one when we could just as easily use terms that are meaningful to many of the developers just doesn't make sense. Another argument that some people have advanced for using meaningless codes is that they are language-neutral. To me this is identical to an argument that programming languages should use arbitrary strings for command keywords. I don't buy that, either. Having said that, I would like to venture a modest proposal that may help to allay the concerns of both those who fear a terminology struggle between EDI factions as well as those who seek political correctness in the choice of language. I suggest that wherever we need a list of terms in circumstances where the choice of language is computationally insignificant, we use Latin. The character set is even smaller than US ASCII; it's as politically neutral a choice as can be achieved in terms that are mnemonic to anyone; and if the terms are intelligently selected, they will be mnemonic to almost everyone actually involved in this work. I originally put this proposal forward as a joke, but compared to the absurd conclusion that the optimum solution is the one that inconveniences the greatest number of people, it's starting to look genuinely attractive. Jon ================================================================== Date: Wed, 31 May 2000 23:19:54 -0700 (PDT) From: Jon Bosak <email@example.com> To: email@example.com CC: email@example.com Subject: Re: Bizcodes - was (Re: SubmissionPackage DTD) I've removed the copy to the OASIS regrep TC; I don't think that's the right place for this discussion. | Jon, you just spotted the Golden Goose! Just like with UPC and EAN | for barcodes, you need to have a central registration authority. | | That is why I was whittering on about the DOI.org work - they are | registration service for HTML labels; we need similar for XML. But why can't we just register "persona" or something like that? What is it about a nonsense string that makes it easier to register? Consider: price ebxml:pretium ebxml:109384 date ebxml:dies ebxml:799421 size ebxml:mensura ebxml:796593 weight ebxml:pondus ebxml:996324 address ebxml:locus ebxml:582010 What makes the codes in the third column easier to register than the ones in the second column? | Therefore a request to the central registry for a 'WAM#####' code | would automatically resolve to the Wal-Mart registry server, etc. | | Where have you seen this before? Yeah - DNS servers and mirrors. | No surprises here. You appear to be reinventing URNs. But I'm seeing nothing here that requires unique identifiers to be arbitrary. 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This year I spent the chilly evening hours of December 25th at a 12-step recovery meeting with a bunch of fellow addicts, and now I understand Christmas.
The birth of Christ, the Feast of the Nativity, is a story about an teenage couple who are smack in the middle of the worst string of events ever.
To start off with, the two teenagers are an unwed, pregnant girl and a soft-spoken, day laborer boy; not exactly a power couple to pay attention to.
Next, they are members of an oppressed people group in the middle of a contested bit of real estate. They're home is under military occupation by the Roman Empire; an empire with a reputation for brutally conquering everyone in the known world.
But it gets better…they're not married, and yet this girl is pregnant. This is a scandal. Technically, she could be killed by her community, or shunned at the very least. Her and the boy try to stay under the radar, not wanting to draw any unnecessary attention to themselves.
And then there is the census. That ass-hat, Caesar, decides that he needs to make sure he is accurately taxing his conquered subjects into oblivion, and in order to do that he needs to know exactly how many people he has conquered. So the order is given for everyone to return to their home town and register. So the pregnant teen girl and the "what-on-earth-did-I-sign-up-for" teen boy head to Bethlehem.
But all the hotel rooms are full, because of course they are (or are they full because there's no way I'm letting those two degenerates stay in my nice hotel rooms). So they huddle into the stable behind one building, right next to the animals that a good Jewish boy and girl like these two wouldn't even be allowed to touch…if they did, even God wouldn't want to be around them.
And then they have the baby and put him in the feeding trough.
And then all Heaven breaks loose!
Shepherds – the bottom of the barrel of society in that day – who are out doing their thing in a field that night are slightly taken aback when a massive choir of heavenly beings start having a rave right in front of them.
Apparently, that baby that was born to those amount-to-nothing parents was…well, God.
Yeah, God.
Like, the creator of galaxies and mountains and wind and narwhales. That baby that was born next to unclean animals and put in a feeding trough and brought into a world where he was immediately categorized as at-risk…God.
God showed up to people and in a place that doesn't make any sense. God brought hope into a situation that simply is without hope. God started a party in a field with the kind of people that you probably don't want to talk to because that is how God works. God is found in the abandon places and speaks life into the broken hearts of this world.
That is what Christmas is all about. I've known all this for years now, but this past Monday, as I sat in the unused upper room of some aging church building with a small group of broken yet whole men and women, I finally understood this story.
We spoke of fear and anxiety. Fear of what will happen in our lives. Fear of what will happen in the world. Anxious over the dawning realization that I have so little control over so much of my life; that I have so little power to do good, yet so much power to do harm.
But the complete miracle is that the conversation didn't stop there. As we continued to be honest together, we started hearing stories of hope. We shared experiences of pain and defeat and surrender that somehow, mysteriously, turned into freedom and peace.
And as the conversation in that group of Josephs and Marys and shepherds wound down, I realized that God had been there, because that is how God works. God is found in the abandon places and speaks life into the broken hearts of this world.
Today is the 3rd day of Christmas. We have nine more to go. I pray that this Christmas you would lean into the broken places of your life, your neighborhood, your world. I pray that you draw near to the abandon places of your city and your soul. I pray that you not ignore the brokenness of your heart, but would embrace it. Because it is in the process of embracing the brokenness that I am made whole. Because that is how God works.
Merry Christmas ya filthy animals.


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You're invited to the feast of a lifetime
You know what you really need to go to? Our badass Friday night feast at Hotel Thrillist San Diego. Get tickets here.
On September 19th, we're throwing an off-the-menu smorgasbord comprised of San Diego's most inventive chefs whipping up custom dishes just for the occasion. It'll be hosted by celebrity chef Brian Malarkey, Malibu Rum will be there to serve up some delicious cocktails, there will be a beer garden courtesy of the San Diego Brewers Guild, and San Diego's best restos will be cooking for you, including Donut Bar, Sessions Public, Slaters 50/50, and more.
Feast your eyes on some of these epic creations:
California tacos from Puesto
See that crazy taco up there? That's what Puesto does. For the Off-Menu dinner, you'll be getting something way more custom. They're cooking up filet mignon tacos with crispy melted cheese, also-crispy potatoes, house-made guac, and signature tomatillo roja salsa.
Moroccan lamb merguez from Salt & Cleaver
Salt & Cleaver knows sausage, sure (that photo right up there should be evidence enough). For this gorge-worthy event, they're going Morrocan with a lamb dish that comes prepared with fresh-as-hell mint, lime, and cucumber -- perfect for your fresh-as-hell self.
Pan-seared duck from Duck Dive
See that fine establishment right there? That's Duck Dive, and they know duck. But for us, they're kicking things up a notch by pan-searing a breast, dragon-glazing it (?), and throwing it on top of blueberry risotto and sautéed spinach. So, you kind of have to go, if for no other reason than to figure out what on earth "dragon-glazing" is.
Wookies from The Cravory
The Cravory has sweets on lock, having already perfected stacks on stacks of crazy cookies. But for Taste of Thrillist, they're taking their signature red velvet cookie, sandwiching it around tasty cream cheese frosting, and calling it a Wookie -- a name we can only assume is because it's...chewy (sorry, had to).
Coffee from Bird Rock Coffee Roasters (plus, more)
These folks know coffee. They've been buying fresh beans from San Diego roasters since they opened in 2006 -- part of their "direct trade" policy. And on the 19th, they're brewing up cups for direct trade right into your mouth to keep your energy up for all that face stuffing.
Buy your tickets to the feast, and go fill up with a whole pile of the most inventive concoctions you've ever seen (because they've never been made before). Your taste buds need this deliciousness.


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FRC International are hosting CSI 2013 - Crew Systems Integration conference from 2nd to 4th July 2013 at RNLI Lifeboat College, Poole, UK.
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CSI 2013 - For Professional RIB & HSC Operators
The CSI 2013 conference will cover a wide range of new solutions that are becoming available for the professional operator. A challenge faced by the professional sector is integrating the many disparate areas that are required to deliver enhanced performance and safety at sea. The overall objective is to deliver an up to date overview of effective operational capability.
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To complete the integration picture the conference will also present the latest understanding of Whole Body Vibration (WBV), Repeated Shock (RS) and the increasing demands for protecting personnel with the use of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV).
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Friends Gavin Reynolds and Rhode Hill are thankful to be alive after a gust of wind blew them right off a trampoline.
The 11-year-old friends were playing outside on an otherwise sunny day at Gavin's Arizona home, when he said a gust of wind came out of nowhere and flipped the trampoline they were jumping on.
Surveillance video shows the harrowing moment when the boys and the trampoline went airborne.
"It was actually pretty crazy because it started lifting up, it lifted over the wall," Gavin told InsideEdition.com. "It really just happened in the blink of an eye you know. It was really pretty crazy and it really just happened in, like, a snap."
Both slammed onto the concrete. Writhing in pain, Gavin made his way back into the house to alert his father.
"I just remember thinking, 'I have to get my dad because if I don't, then my friend is gonna be in trouble.'"
At that point, Gavin's dad, Ryan Reynolds, came flying out of the house.
"My initial thought was, 'How bad is this?'" Reynolds told InsideEdition.com. "Once I heard that, 'Hey my friend is outside, he might be paralyzed and broke his neck or something,' that's when I was like, OK. I gotta get off the phone and go rush to Rhode and make sure he's OK."
The boys were taken to a nearby hospital.
"My friend actually got a broken pelvis and elbow, and my injuries were the equivalent of getting hit by a car," Gavin said.
At this point, Gavin said he has healed up. Rhode is due to get his cast off.
Reynolds said he is just thankful the boys are alright.
"You imagine a little kid, if he would've landed on his head or something like that, you know, he could've been dead. Very grateful that he's OK now," said Reynolds.
The lesson both father and son say they've taken away? Bolt the trampoline down.
But Gavin has plans to jump right back into action.
"Gavin, he's a brave kid. He said, 'Yeah, I'm definitely going back on the trampoline, it's not gonna stop me at all,'" Reynolds said.
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