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Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Coolaroo (Kuranda Style) Elevated Dog Bed Review
We have went through quite a few dog beds in this house. Mostly stuffed, and one (expensive) orthopedic crate pad for the princess. They are good for a few weeks to a few months, but once a tiny string or bit of unraveling appears, they are goners. The dogs destroy them after that. Not only that, these stuffed, often fleecy, beds are dog fur magnets. No amount of vacuuming can keep dog fur from accumulating on them.
I have frequently read and seen Kuranda beds for dogs. Some can be used indoors and out, they are easy to clean, and considered quite sturdy, almost indestructible. They are also supposed to be good for dogs with joint issues, which I fear Neeko has. But spending approximately $150 for ONE bed wasn't something I felt up to.
My boys seem to prefer to lounge on the hard floor, and the princess alternates between the "dog couch" and the floor, so a bed wasn't a true necessity. I had toyed with the idea of purchasing a bed of this style for a few months, thinking that Neeko would enjoy lounging on it outside in cooler weather.
I had read some good reviews about Coolaroo's elevated pet beds, and found one for a great price on Amazon.com, so I could not resist. I ordered it two days ago and received it today! Talk about speedy shipping!
It came inside a larger brown shipping box. I was kind of surprised by how small the actual product box was.
All the materials. Four rods, four legs, four screws, one cover. That's it.
The cover is breathable and flea, mite, mildew and mold resistant. The entire bed is easily washed by just hosing it down.
It wasn't terribly difficult to assemble, though I ran into a couple hitches. Mostly because I was having difficulty lining the screw holes up together, especially on the last one, as everything was pretty tight.
The finished product. It probably took me about 25 minutes to put this together unassisted. I could not find a screwdriver, and did not want to walk out to the (detached) garage, so I used a butter knife instead. I promptly sat on it, and it supported me well, and was pretty comfortable. It sort of reminded me of the cots that we napped on in preschool.
While the dogs were eager to assist me with it's assembly, I politely refused their offer. They can occasionally make things difficult to accomplish, believe it or not. After assembly, everyone had to try it out, with Neeko having first dibs.
I was initially concerned about the size, with the fabric area measuring 43.5" x 31.5", but I think it will work just fine. Neeko made herself quite comfortable on it immediately. The Coolaroo website lists the size Large (what we ordered) dimensions as 51.1" x 31.5", but this includes the length where the legs extend past the fabric area.
I am very pleased with it, particularly for the price. I will probably be ordering two more of these, so each dog has their own.
Does anyone have any recommendations on other indoor/outdoor elevated pet beds that they like?
Disclaimer-I purchased this product, and was not asked to review it. All opinions are strictly my own.
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Great review! Thanks! LOL I'm a butter knife girl too :)ReplyDelete
Ma bought me a 'bed' like that befores, and I wouldn't get on it. Not for nothin'. Nope. She even sat on it, laid on it, put a towel on it, I would not get on it.ReplyDelete
I don't know why.... So Ma gave it to the shelter. I'm sure some doggie is havin' a nice snooze on it right now! BOL
I likes my memory foam bed with the denim cover. Ma gots mine online at a place called Dogbed4less.com. They really are pretty reasonable, and mine has lasted more than 3 years already. Ma did get a replacement cover, only because I 'dig' at my bed and I wore a light patch in the middle of it, and it looked bad. Still strong and together, and I guess if Ma had the inclination, she could have just re-dyed it, butts she's lazy, so....
Sure glads you like your raised bed!! It looks comfy to Ma...she has lots of experience with them...hehehe
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It looks nice for outdoor adventure.ReplyDelete
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Don't bother buying Coolaroo's product-horrible customer service. I purchased The Original Elevated Pet Bed By Coolaroo - Large Terracotta with one of Coolaroo's vendor. The new box came but is missing an end bar. I called Coolaroo's customer service, John Rivas, at 1-800-560-4667 requesting that Coolaroo send me the missing end bar to complete the build but he refused. John Rivas at Coolaroo rather that I send the box back to the seller rather than resolve the simplest problem of sending the missing piece and said he did not care if I write a bad review.... Please do NOT give this company any of your business - it just not worth the problem if something goes wrong.ReplyDelete
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Custom software development enables businesses to create a customized software solution built to solve their unique needs. Because every business is different, custom software development has grown in popularity over recent years as an alternative to boxed software solutions.
Although custom software development has some upfront costs & work required to build this solution, it provides significant benefits to a business in the long run. Below you'll find 12 key benefits to using a custom software development solution in your business.
See how SYDCON uses custom software development to help take businesses like yours to the next level.
1. Custom Software is More Flexible & Scaleable
Custom software is limitless in terms of what you can develop. Custom software can grow as a business grows. Boxed software is what it comes with. If your needs are not met, you may need additional plugins or custom development on top of your boxed solution.
2. Enhanced Security
Custom developed software is less susceptible to security issues than boxed software have. There is no gigantic bullseye on custom software like there is with popular boxed software.
3. No Bloated Software
Custom software can be developed so you only have what you need/use so there is a lower learning curve in it's usage. Boxed software like WordPress is a one size fits all solution and is often overwhelming with features so there is a higher learning curve to use.
4. Custom Software Satisfies Unique Needs
Custom software fills the void of software that doesn't exist. Many businesses have unique processes/needs that can only be addressed with custom developed software.
5. Integration with Existing Authentication Platforms
You can use your existing methods to log in to our applications. If you already have a Google G Suite, LDAP Server or other means of authentication, we can let users log in via those. No need to memorize any more passwords. Greater control over users access levels and roles.
6. Designed to Fit your Company Style
When you use existing software you are limited to their design. Our software can be styled any way you like. All your company software can have the same appearance and behavior patterns, making the environment more consistent and easy to pick up.
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You can realize the benefits of open source software with us. Eager programmers from across the world can help extend and improve the application with no charge to you. You can add a layer of transparency to your operations and gain more trust and visibility into your business.
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With custom software there is no need to change your business to conform to a software model. Focus on your business without worrying about whether or not your boxed solution will accommodate its needs.
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Don't have to work around software to make something work. When it's custom we can just build things as they should be and not worry about fitting the software or frameworks used. We can focus more on the actual product rather than the parts that make up the product.
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The software world exists as components nowadays. It's very easy to piece together solutions from open sourced or in house built modular components. This keeps projects lean and to the point with very little bloat and gives the ultimate flexibility in using the best components for the job.
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Special Needs / PUF Registration
Dalhousie Community Kindergarten values diversity in our classroom and we have a long history of welcoming students with a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Within that context, our governing body, the Dalhousie Community Kindergarten Society has allocated two Kindergarten registrations specifically for students that receive Program Unit Funding (PUF) / are special needs students.
To enable a smoother registration process for these two special needs spots, registration for those spots will now be accepted before general Kindergarten registration which is typically at the end of January. Special needs registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis starting the first Tuesday of each December at 9:00 a.m. and will be held open until general kindergarten registration in January. The first two registrations will be assessed by the Kindergarten Teacher to ensure program fit and could include a visit to the child's current program. Parents will be advised of their child's full acceptance into the program in a timely manner. All other subsequent registrations will be wait-listed in priority order to be considered if a special needs spot should become available.
Registration of special needs students for the 2018-19 school year will start Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at the Dalhousie Community Centre, 5432 Dalhart Road NW, Calgary, AB.


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Wire wrapped labradorite pendant sporting a stunning blue or green and gold flash. The pendant is wire wrapped in sterling silver or gold fill wire and attacehd to a 16 inch chain. Elegant on its own or as a layering piece.
Made from a batch of beautiful labradorite. You may receive a piece that is different from the one pictured.


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Earlier this morning I spoke with the Lowy Institute's 2014 Telstra Distinguished International Fellow Stephen Hadley about the situation in Iraq and Syria. You can listen to the interview below. Hadley, who was President George W Bush's National Security Advisor from 2005 to 2009, will be in Australia in late October as part of his fellowship.
Some highlights from our discussion:
- US strategy in Iraq and Syria will only work if local ground forces are willing to fight ISIS and other groups.
- The President's stated goal to 'destroy' ISIS is a high bar. The US will degrade ISIS and defeat it in Iraq by taking back the territory it controls.
- Obama was wise not to put a time limit on the operation. It sends the message that he is serious and will see it through. The US should see substantial progress in Iraq over the next year, but Syria is a longer term proposition; the President has said it will last beyond his Administration.
- The strategy in Syria is two-fold: to degrade ISIS and other extremist groups; and buy time for vetted, moderate ground forces to be trained and equipped.
- Last, I asked Hadley if America's return in force to the Middle East had dealt the final blow to the Asia pivot. His answer from 8:10.


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"There is freedom waiting for you,
On the breezes of the sky,
And you ask "What if I fall?"
Oh but my darling,
What if you fly?"
~ Erin Hanson
Yesterday was quite a remarkable day for me. In the morning I drove to the other side of town for a meeting with an illustrator who's joining my team. We'll be working on a few projects together, including a tarot deck, oracle cards and a fairy book. Squeeeeeeee!!!
From there I drove to a supplier to pick up a few things. Then I was STARVING and also quite urgently needing to pee, so I drove a little further to a shopping mall at Carindale where I was able to use the rest rooms and then eat some lunch.
Lunch was slightly delayed though. As I wandered the huge mall, trying to orient myself and find a lunch spot I saw a woman coming towards me, crying and in obvious distress. She stopped me to ask me where the bathrooms were, and as I touched her arm to ask if she was okay information and images flooded through me. She had just been told that her Nana had died. A lady who had brought her up, and been a steadying influence for a dysfunctional family.
"I'm so sorry about your Nana," I said to her without thinking. "She loved you very much."
The woman lifted her head in panic and stared at me. "How do you know that?"
"I'm psychic," I said. "Sometimes I just know things."
The woman began crying harder so I led her over to a bench and we sat down together.
I sat and waited as she cried. She needed someone with her, and I knew it was wrong to try and comfort her; she needed to feel her feelings.
Finally she calmed and asked me about a necklace I was wearing. It's my meditation mala I made for my recent Temple of Light retreat. I explained that each crystal represented a student, and that the final few crystals represented my family, my community and the world. I then took my mala off and showed her how I used it to meditate and pray for them all twice a day.
"Could you pray for my Nana?" she asked me.
So I held her hands and we sat in the middle of Carindale with our heads bowed and our eyes closed and I prayed aloud for her grandmother, and for this woman and her family, and I asked for her Ancestors and Angels to gather around them and watch over them all.
After which we talked about death and souls and love, and how souls and love are eternal. Finally comforted and okay the woman thanked me. We hugged and then went our own ways. I'd never even learned her name or given mine.
A few minutes later I was sitting in a little corner of a sushi restaurant, watching the plates come towards me in an endless stream of yumminess. Now I began to cry. Not over the events with the distressed woman – anyone who knows me will tell you that my daily life inevitably looks like that. I'm here to be of service. My door is always open and my light is always on. Somehow, people find me when they need me. No, I wasn't crying about that. I was crying about freedom.
I was sitting on my own in a sushi restaurant. I had driven myself from one side of town to the other, I'd merged with other cars on the freeway, I'd negotiated traffic, I'd parked the car, done hill-starts in a manual car on a steep road, visited places of business, enjoyed a fruitful design meeting about projects I had shelved several times due to poor health, and now I was in a fancy shopping mall buying myself lunch. After which I would drive myself home. ALL ON MY OWN after ten years of relying on Ben to drive me almost everywhere, and for the past five years of having been almost a complete prisoner to illness that had stopped me driving.
I was free. And it felt like a miracle.
After lunch I drove myself home and immediately rang my sister to share the adventures of my morning. Later that afternoon I drove to my elderly mother-in-law's to drop off some groceries, make her dinner and keep her company. It was a very full day indeed.
That's all I have for yesterday… Wow. I got my life back. After years of suffering all kinds of horrors due to Lyme disease I am finally well enough to reclaim my independence.
Thanks for sticking by me as I've walked this long road. I'm not done yet, but I'm well on my way. I think that deserves a few tears at a sushi train!
Sending the biggest love and hugs your way, Nicole ❤ xoxo
PS – if you want to join me for the last retreat of the year you can find out more here: Soul Sanctuary – Working With Crystals. But it's almost full, so please act quickly. I won't be running this particular retreat again any time soon, so this is your one chance for this one, and it's going to be AMAZING!


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Who Is Larry Davis?
Have you heard of Larry Davis? His story really has to be one of the greatest cases of resistance to the police state. Ever.
This episode includes a special about Larry Davis, plus a brief run down on Direct Action… Which Australia needs to get into after somehow the conservative government got voted back in.
"When he became a symbol of resistance in New York in the 1980's, he became a black folk hero, an urban legend, because he fought back at a time when African-Americans were being killed by white police officers." Said Mr. Kuby, who was a junior member of the defence team.
Larry Davis aka Adam Abdul-Hakeem was from New York, at the age of 15 the African American male was coerced into a life of crime by the NYPD.
According to David and his defence the NYPD had engaged Davis to sell drugs for them.
At the age 18, Davis had a change of heart and decided to spill details about the extent of the corruption in the Bronx 41st Precinct also known as Fort Apache.
The police then resorted to "silence" Davis by staging a raid at the residence where he was located. Their story was that he was wanted for the murder of suspected drug dealers.
The house belonged to his sister and there were children present when they stormed in without a warrant and basically immediately opened fire.
Subsequently, the media frenzy that followed was a result of the shootout at the residence and a 17-day manhunt of Davis. Six police officers were hit by gunfire during the incident.
He was on the run for almost three weeks and eventually negotiated his surrender with the FBI.
The Davis case is interesting because it demonstrates the involvement of police in distributing drugs, the way the media sensationalise and frame people as guilty without trial, and what happens to someone once they get on the wrong side of the police.
Larry Davis was murdered by a fellow inmate in 2008 and died. Some say he was about to do a tell all interview in the process of writing a book.
The segments used in this podcast are from Contraband Classified and The Story of Larry Davis
Also trailers for two upcoming films about Larry Davis – The Larry Davis Project, and The Larry Davis Story.


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Sodom, 2017.
Written and Directed by Mark Wilshin.
Starring Pip Brignall and Jo Weil.
British soccer hopeful Will finds himself naked and handcuffed to a streetlight in Berlin after his stag night goes awry. He is rescued by Michael, a dashing local, and the two head back to Michael's apartment for a night of passion, tension, and self-discovery.
Sodom, the debut film of writer-director Mark Wilshin, is about two guys shagging, which you probably could have guessed from the title. What the title doesn't tell you is that the film is gorgeously made and very well acted, and that its biggest strength is the exceptional chemistry its two leads have outside of the bedroom rather than in it.
Given that Sodom features only two characters, who happen to be gay and romantically involved, and is set almost entirely in a single apartment over the course of a night, comparisons will inevitably be made to Andrew Haigh's brilliant 2011 two-hander Weekend. However, where Weekend's strength was its incredibly passionate sex and poignant but minimalist script, Sodom is less focused on realism and profundity and more concerned with striking imagery a subtly tricky script that treats its characters as generational symbols.
Will (Pip Brignall) is an English twenty-year old wannabe soccer star who is in Berlin on his stag weekend. He ends up naked and handcuffed to a streetlight and is rescued by fortyish German Michael, who lives around the corner. Their physical chemistry is immediately evident, and within minutes Will and Michael are having sex in Michael's gorgeous apartment. Their courtship is foreshadowed by a stunning sequence in which the camera slides up the red spiral staircase to Billie Holiday's "Willow Weep For Me."
Will is engaged to a woman yet enjoys the company of men and at first he seems to be another example of that well-known gay trope, the closet case. Conversely, Michael, separated from a long-term partner because of his own infidelity, appears to be the stereotypical older, successful, oversexed, homosexual gym bunny. However, as their connection deepens and they begin to reveal more to one another, Wilshin raises the question of whether Will is in denial of his homosexuality or rather just, in true millennial fashion, resistant of labels. As for Michael, we are left wondering whether his melancholic nature comes from loneliness or something even sadder.
Painfully long takes and lengthy pauses make the ache of their courtship come to life, however the slow pace becomes a bit much in the midsection, and it is hard not to get a bit snoozy as Will and Michael begin to note on how tired they are as well. And while they are both written authentically, Will's continual trepidation and Michael's advicey platitudes both get old after a while.
Strangely, Sodom's biggest problem is the sex. While the two leads have excellent physical chemistry and the camera does an amazing job of emulating the gay male gaze, lingering on the most sensual features of the two attractive leads, the sex itself is oddly choreographed and incredibly brief for a film so concerned with the aftermath of a hookup.
Still, the story is layered delicately, and maps the very beginning of one man's gay life while looking at another's regrets concerning his. The production is lovely, with the Beniamino Barrese's cinematography of particular note. The camera captures Will and Michael wonderfully, allowing the film to wordlessly portray the features they notice about one another.
Brignall's effective performance is anchored in physicality, simultaneously showing Will's freedom with his body and reticence to respond to Michael's advances. And Weil is even more magnetic in a complimentary performance. The hunger Michael shows in confidently pursuing Will is breathtaking, and Weil sets the screen on fire with a sexy, sensitive portrayal.
Though Sodom is too slow and too tame for its own good, it is beautifully filmed, smartly written, and features strong performances from its two leads, whose chemistry is magnetic. Given that the film had a tiny budget, its immaculate production is all the more impressive, and Mark Wilshin definitely announces himself as a filmmaker to watch.
Sodom will be screening at the East End Film Festival in June.
Flickering Myth Rating – Film: ★ ★ ★ / Movie: ★ ★ ★
Mike McClelland


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CONCO Energy Solutions (CONCO ES) is a subsidiary of the Consolidated Power Projects (CONCO) group. Only a few years ago, CONCO ES was known as the Protection and Automation division of CONCO. With over a decade of specialised experience in the industry, CONCO ES is highly regarded for the excellence in design, engineering, manufacturing and commissioning of their control and automation solutions, and have become an industry leader in secondary plant solutions.
This past decade, the electrical infrastructure industry has gone through some exciting and innovative changes, and CONCO ES has been able to adapt its business model accordingly. Today, the company is not only able to provide secondary plant solutions, but has developed new divisions led by experts in their field.
CONCO ES offers solutions in the following fields:
- Protection and Automation
- Medium and Low Voltage Solutions;
- Field Services (Commissioning);
- Rooftop and Hybrid PV EPC;
- Systems Control and Data Acquisition; and
- DC Systems and Storage.
The diversification of the business means that CONCO Energy Solutions has expanded its products and services to consist of the following:
- Containerised Substations
- Solar Photovoltaic Systems and Solutions
- Substation Automation Solutions
- Control Centre Applications
- Software Development
- Advanced Telephony Systems using VoIP
- Intelligent HMI Applications
- Telecommunication Solutions
- Facility SCADA and Power Plant Controller Facilities
- MCC's, Batteries and Chargers
- Protection Schemes
- LV, AC & DC Distribution Boards
- Yard Marshalling Kiosks / Junction Boxes
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We don't typically report on the ebb and flow of Palm's stock, but today we're seeing some serious spikes in activity. Typically, stocks respond positively or negatively to announcements – new phones, competitors new phones, etc. Nothing we've seen suggests any new product announcements are forthcoming today, so why is Palm rising? We're certainly not qualified to say why, but it's encouraging to see the company's chart moving in the positive direction.
Update: According to TradingMarkets, the activity is based upon rumors of Palm being a takeover target, with Lenovo Group being the potential suitor.


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About 21 months ago, I made my very first post here at APTBNL. That pack was the 2012 release of this product. Today is the final round of the final major for 2014, so let's show off this year's version of UD golf cards.
Pretty much a Tiger world when it comes to Upper Deck and golf. He's the poster boy of every pack for the past many years. Very yellow pack this year. Not a lot going on, but don't be quick to judge simple. It works. Four cards to show, so let's have at it.
Same idea as the 2012 release, of a full color golfer infront of a faded out background. Nice leather texture/style in the bottom name panel. The name is in black, however. Only the logo and a couple thin lines are foiled - good job, UD.
About the big issue with the set is the same poses for all the base cards. Best I can tell. Though, not a lot of choices when you think about it. How about someone lining up a putt? Or maybe pulling a club out of the bag? Upset over a worm burner? Something...
Insert alert. At least we get something other than the player at the end of their swing following the flight of the ball. Kind of phoned in this design, though. Boring and amateurish.
W00t! Southpaw. It looks a little different, but not really. And the backs.
Recycled photo as usual, though you can see the background. Small bio paragraph, and then a little personal information. Weir needs to get a real job. 5'9" and only 155 pounds?? You are not making enough to eat on the tour, son.


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AUSTIN, Texas — Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones wasn't in court Wednesday as his attorneys argued that the "Infowars" host who has called the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax didn't defame one victim's parents who say they've been tormented by his followers and forced to move seven times.
The hearing included more than a half-hour of an Infowars episode played for a Texas judge, who at one point told onlookers to remain silent after some gasped when a lawyer for the parents said Infowars showed maps to the home of Veronique De La Rosa and Leonard Pozner.
Their 6-year-old son, Noah Pozner, was among the 20 children and six adults killed in the Newtown, Connecticut, massacre. They have sued Jones for defamation in a case that centers on the host falsely claiming on Infowars that De La Rosa taped an interview with CNN in front of a studio green screen and not outside a town hall in Newtown.
The lawsuit was filed in Travis County, Texas, where Jones' media company is based.
The parents contend that Jones had made them part of the Sandy Hook conspiracy in what is one of two defamation lawsuits that the Infowars host is trying to throw out this week. On Thursday, his attorneys will also ask for the dismissal of another case brought by a man falsely identified on the Infowars website as the gunman who killed 17 people at a Florida high school in February.
Jones has since admitted the Sandy Hook shooting occurred and his attorney, Mark Enoch, began the hearing by saying that his client wanted "to reiterate the fact that he is sorry for their loss." But Enoch said the lawsuit doesn't rise to the level of defamation.
"Maybe it's fringe speech. Maybe it's dangerous speech," Enoch said after playing portions of an Infowars episode. "But it's not defamation. That is rhetorical hyperbole at its core."
State District Judge Scott Jenkins has a month to decide whether to let the lawsuit proceed.
De La Rosa and Pozner also didn't attend the nearly three-hour hearing, in which their attorney called claims that the CNN interview was taped "monstrously stupid" and said the family has been exposed to threats.
A similar lawsuit against Jones has also been filed in Connecticut. Several families in that suit say that Jones' comments on Infowars have tormented them and subjected them to harassment and death threats by his followers, some of whom have accused them of being crisis actors. Jones has argued he was acting as a journalist.


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Zamtel Offers Free Calling Free Data As Part of COVID-19 Relief Package to its Customers
Zamtel offers free calling and free data as part of the Be Safe, Stay Home, Work From Home campaign which has resulted because of the coronavirus COVID-19. The COVID-19 free voice calls and free data is a Zamtel relief package aimed for its Customers.
Offer includes free 5 On-net Minutes, 50 MB and 10 On-net SMS's
The offer which is part of Corporate Social Responsibility will help families stay connected as the world battles a global pandemic
LUSAKA, 6th April 2020- Zamtel has announced the launch of free calling, free messages and free data usage to its customers during the period the Country is faced with the challenges of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
All Zamtel mobile prepaid customers will receive free 5 Minutes On-net calling, 50 MB of data and a further 10 On-net SMS's as part of the Company's Corporate Social Responsibility during this period.
Zamtel Chief Executive Officer Sydney Mupeta said the offer will allow customers to remain connected with family and friends during this difficult period.
Mr Mupeta explained that customers will be able to enjoy this offer on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays starting this week.
The offer will be available to all active customers with no conditions attached and will be valid up to midnight on the selected days.
"Zamtels key priority is keeping people connected during this difficult period. Driven by our strong belief that all our customers should be connected, we have announced this free calling offer as part of our contribution to the fight against Covid-19," said Mr. Mupeta.
Mr Mupeta said the offer which can be activated by dialing *335# is aimed at minimizing the impact of Covid-19 on households and small businesses and ensuring that the pandemic does not constrain people's ability to stay connected.
"During this difficult period, it is critical that customers stay connected with their loved ones. We want to encourage people to stay home but remain connected to their family and friends. We know that the pandemic has had negative effects on the lives of our customers and our hope is that this offer can help cushion this impact."
He added, "We will continue to work with all stakeholders in order to fight the spread of COVID-19. Recently, we partnered with the Ministry of Health to provide front line staff with 500 mobile handsets provisioned with Closed User Group free calling for all group members. We also donated K200,000 to support the national COVID-19 response," Mr Mupeta said.
Mr. Mupeta also disclosed that Zamtel has opened new Service Centers in Chawama, Kafue and Ten Miles so that customers can easily access products and services.
"We urge the public to visit the new Service Centers in Chawama, Kafue and 10 miles and access Zamtel products and services such as mobile money, purchase of airtime, buying of SIM cards, Sim replacement, and registration as Mobile Money Agents." Mr. Mupeta added.
Mr Mupeta also appealed to businesses and individuals interested in opening Zamtel Service Centers to get in touch through Zamtel Shops and Distributors. Potential partners can also call 0950003317 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
He urged Zambians to continue practicing social distancing and other measures recommended by the Ministry of Health such as staying at home.
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12" x12" acrylics on stretched canvas
12" x12" acrylics on stretched canvas
I love it, and yes those subtle touches are definetelyu the finishing touchesReplyDelete
Yes Jo, what you added does make a different and it looks super!
I love the painting, and I think the touches you added were perfect! I think it looks great!ReplyDelete
I see it! Just a bit of accent in the right place serves to enhance and finish the piece. (Love those receding dots!)ReplyDelete
Totally agree. Those small details can make such a big difference -- especially as the finishing touch.ReplyDelete
I definitely agree - the little shading and drips make a huge difference. Love the color scheme.
Yes I saw the difference immediately and the finished piece just feels right.ReplyDelete
so subtle but so right!!ReplyDelete
absolutely Jo !!!ReplyDelete
but............when do you stop 'finishing' it ?ReplyDelete
oooh yes! I keep scrolling back and forth between them to pick up on all the nuances. so much more depth and life to the the finished painting. lovely!ReplyDelete
Yup!! Perfect subtle change! I think the small dots finish it for me.LOVE the painting.ReplyDelete
Ummm it really pops now...xoxReplyDelete
Yes, I agree too. I am doing the same thing with my work for the upcoming show at 'Rosebed St'. I agree also with Nancy - when do you stop 'finishing' - for me it may be the day I hang them up!!!
The changes in tones and smoothing of markings has given it a harmonious feel. Very appealing to the eye, makes for a soothing transition as your eye travels the piece.ReplyDelete
this is brilliant Jo!!! Those subtle changes made for a powerful imapct on the visual.Love it!ReplyDelete
I do like it! Cool additions!ReplyDelete
Subtle but necessary indeed - I agree!ReplyDelete
yes, most definitely agree!ReplyDelete
JM - subtle changes indeed - but stronger . BReplyDelete
i totally agree -- and love it!ReplyDelete
You are SO right. It's so much improved. I love them both. I think this color palette makes me happy. But I never thought about putting it somewhere unexpected. After looking at it for so long, that is just what one needs! Out of context!
Thanks for this tip. You rock.
These are really smal touchup's but looks really great. These types of creativity shows your Art work.ReplyDelete


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I've moved!
Today, I made the jump to Wordpress. I decided that, rather than to replace my existing MT blog with a whole new one and go through the hassle of getting that set up all over again, I decided to switch to something completely new. That was Wordpress.
Already, i am extremely impressed with the whole thing. Right from the get go, it was fast, and efficient, and beautiful. I installed plugins using the automatic installer, got my themes up and running, imported my old blog, and was rolling within 20 minutes of uploading Wordpress. With MT, that is impossible. It takes several hours, days sometimes, to get an MT site working in the same way as with WP.
Needless to say, i'm extremely pleased with the whole ordeal. I love my new blog, with all of its capabilities. The old blog is still there, however it won't be updated or maintained.
Enjoy this new site, and everything it will come to offer!
All for Now!
Arthur Rosa is an engineering manager based in Sunnyvale, California.


text: Today's class discussion was focussed on dating. I think that dating has changed a lot in the past hundred years, although I would not say that that is a good or a bad thing. I think that as our society has developed, our dating practices have changed drastically yet at the same time the hint of old traditions continue to exist. The introduction of feminism had a major impact on dating, in my opinion. The women used to have little involvement in the prospect of planning a date, but today many women are unafraid to be the one to ask a man on a date or even plan the night's activities. I think that the age at which people are willing to settle down has also changed the ways that we view dating. Young people used to meet each other at dances that were specifically planned for them to mingle and potentially find a partner. Nowadays, many people are not willing to settle down so young- they want to finish school and/or establish a career before they worry about finding a partner. While a lot of dating is still sparked at social establishments, there are still a lot of people who have grown out of the 'bar scene' but are still looking for that special someone.


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My mother bought home the boxed set, black and impressive containing the rock opera album musical released in 1970. We were traditional evangelicals unsure of the relevance of the newly invented genre "rock opera". What did Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber know about Jesus and why would they call him a superstar?
We listened to the records frequently at the time noting that one of the tunes was being given widespread airplay on FM radio. The soundtrack itself showcased some serious rock guitar solos and riffs. But what was the message? I was reminded of all this as I watched the live performance with John Legend recorded last year. I was also reminded of one of the themes that seems worth repeating now more than ever.
One of the protagonists, Judas Iscariot, the son of perdition, was portrayed as decidedly angry and resolute choosing to turn Jesus in to authorities to up-end the movement. Judas is consistently portrayed as a consummate bad guy. The easy viewpoint is that he was only interested in fattening his pocket. But if he was a follower like the others, he had to leave everything he had behind. I don't think that explanation tells the whole story. Judas, like all of us, had some redeeming value.
A point that Rice/Webber seem to make is that Judas must have gotten caught up in the politics of the time and became frustrated with the Messiah's efforts to overthrow the Roman Empire's infiltration of Israel. It wasn't moving fast enough; it wasn't gaining ground. He wasn't being 'king-like'.
Here's the message to all those who want their vision or knowledge to supersede what God is doing. That is, "God's not getting it done, I'll do it my way . . . "The Bible is full of examples from Cain to Jonah to Judas and beyond. Their way did not go well for them. Judas was right in a very limited sense. Jesus was not going to overthrow the Roman Empire and reclaim the Hebrew homeland because he had an entirely different end game. His strategy was to re-connect the world with the Kingdom of God. His strategy is still working, on his timeline.
We cannot expect to know the best way to go about things and we need to stop getting in God's way as He is healing the nations. This quote from John MacArthur says it best.


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Unfortunately, it's had a tough road on DVD. Troma released it in the US, but heavily edited and with an ugly. full-frame. It was released by Eurpoean/ Japan Shock on identical Holland and Japan discs, widescreen and uncut, but with conspicuous, unremovable subtitles burnt into the image, and still a murky, unimpressive picture. So in 2012, I was really excited to hear that the film's original producer Johan Vandewoestijne (a.k.a. James Desert) was releasing it via his company Zeno Pictures, as a 25th Anniversary Special Edition. A loaded, 2-disc cut with a new edit of the film. Wait, what?
Here's what they said, "In the original version, the horror starts after 36 minutes. Now we made a re-edit and everything that what we called ballast is thrown out. So now the horror starts after 12 minutes. All the original gory scenes remained. We made new credits EVERY SINGLE shot was resized to a scope version. But we made sure that during the resizing 'no heads' were cut off." Uhh, not so sure about this "re-edit" notion... But fortunately the set also includes the original cut on the other disc, so everybody wins, right?
Holy cow.
Let's start with disc 1. The discs are only labeled "Disc 1" and "Disc 2," so you have to put them in your player to find out which version of the film you're going to watch. But, that's a piffling, nitpicky criticism, no time to get bogged down in little issues like that. We've got to get to Disc 1, let's see which version it is.
|One of many shots only in the uncut version.
You might recall that Troma's disc had an audio commentary as well, by writer/ director Emmanuel Kervyn. Well, that was never on the Shock discs and it's not here either. Part or all of the issue there is surely that the commentary was recorded for the heavily censored shorter cut (not to be confused with the new, even shorter cut made for this 25th Anniversary), so it wouldn't sync up here. Troma included the gore footage only as deleted scenes outside of the main film. But for this big, special 2-disc set; it would've been nice if they squeezed the commentary in somewhere.
So anyway, that was weird. They just gave us the Japan Shock disc. Okay. Now onto Disc 2 - Time for that amazing new cut of the film that's going to look amazing! A brand new transfer, now in "scope," boy oh boy oh boy....
|To be fair, cut off heads like this are not the norm.
'So, they literally didn't do anything to it? It's just disc 1 made anamorphic?' Oh, no, no. They certainly did... things to it. They cut about twenty-two minutes out of it, for a start. Yeah, the back of the box and the advertising all call this new cut 75 minutes, but it actually only runs for 66. Tighter pacing? I guess, but you'd have to really dislike the original to think it's a better film in this cut. Literally an entire third has been removed, often in big chunks. Sure, there's films I dislike and think the only way to make it better would be to make it shorter and shorter; but I generally don't buy those movies on DVD. Who is this set being marketed to? "If you hate Rabid Grannies, you'll hate this less. Only $25!"
They also tweaked the colors, often heavily tinting a scene to be a certain color. And they upped the contrast and generally tinkered around with it in an editing program like Final Cut. You could argue that aspect of things looks better. Maybe, in some shots (we'll come back to this). The boosted contrast at least makes the blacks blacker, and to be fair, they didn't do a bad job with the new colors. Some shots look downright nice. It's not faithful or respectful of the original film; but it's not terrible work in that department.
But the framing! Oh, let's talk about the framing! Yes, it's in "scope" now, roughly 2:35.1. Of course the film wasn't shot to be screened in that ratio, so why is it now? I guess the producer (Kervyn was not involved with this release) just thought it looked better in scope, right? Actually, no. The real reason is obvious once you look at these discs. This print was taken from the Shock disc, right? And the shock disc had huge, burnt in subtitles, right? Apparently, Vandewoestijne had no access to any film materials the rest of us in the general public have - the existing DVD. So to get rid of those big subtitles, he cut the bottom of the picture off!
|Shock version on the left; new "scope" version on the right.
And the new credits they speak of are pretty immaterial... the original and new ones are both just simple white text against a plain black background. The new credits are just made to replace the lower quality of the original transfer (video shakiness and blurriness), and most of the credits have simply been removed entirely from the new version.
Amazingly, this film has gotten good reviews and praise from various sources. Frankly, I'm shocked (pun intended - I'm here all week!). If you're looking to own this film on DVD, though; I guess it's literally no worse than the previous Shock disc. Since it actually contains the original Shock disc. If you can speak Dutch, then that new extra will be a real nice bonus; otherwise they're interchangeable, as the 2nd disc adds no value. You may also want to pick up the Troma disc, too; for the commentary. But this film minus the violence is really spoiled experience, so I'd only recommend that disc if you've already got one of the others.
Plus, this set seems to prove that Vandewoestijne does not have the original masters, so there's not much hope in holding out for anything better.
Update 1/12/13: I decided, since comparing this set to the Troma disc was such an integral part of this review, and since I do own the Troma disc for the commentary anyway, I ought to come back and give it a proper comparison. So let's have a look:
|Shock version on the left; Troma disc on the right.
Dario Argento from their Stendhal Syndrome disc is on here.
So, like I'd concluded before; this disc is only of value in conjunction with a proper, uncut and widescreen Shock disc. But if you're a bigger fan of this film, it can typically be found very cheap and makes a nice companion piece just for the extras.


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What an awesome sight to see during my birthday week. Unbeknownst to me, the heavy hitting site Hip-Hop.com has featured various video works of mine on their portal! In particular, the work I've done with Chicago Hip-Hop group TYPICAL CATS and another with Qwel and Maker (not pictured). Featuring four of our music videos I along with DJ Natural, Qwel, Denizen Kane, Qwazaar, and Kid Knish have put together promoting their newest album titled "3" (available here). That's a huge smile across my face for the birthday boy! Thank you all for your continued support!
– See the videos in question in my video portfolio HERE –


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Open Letter: Congress Must Investigate Russian Interference in the Presidential Election
Dear Speaker Paul Ryan, Senator Mitch McConnell, Senator Harry Reid, and Representative Nancy Pelosi:
We the undersigned urge the appropriate congressional committees to launch an immediate investigation into the reported Russian cyberattack on the Democratic National Committee's computer system. While this is not the first major attack against the United States – recall the Chinese break-in to OPM's system and North Korea's against Sony – the hacking of a political party's email system by Russian intelligence agencies would, if proven, constitute unprecedented foreign interference in an American presidential campaign.
This is not a partisan issue. The foreign attack was an assault on the integrity of the entire American political process. Instead of focusing on who may have benefited and who was damaged, the investigation should focus on discovering the facts concerning the role of Russian intelligence in the hacking, whether others were involved, and the role of Wikileaks in disseminating the stolen information.
Congress has a responsibility to get to the bottom of this extraordinary breach, not only to determine who was responsible but also to consider the appropriate response. Those responsible for this gross interference in our political process, and those who might contemplate similar moves in the future, need to understand that such actions will have consequences.
Elliott Abrams
Max Boot
Eliot Cohen
Charles Davidson
Paula Dobriansky
Thomas Donnelly
Eric Edelman
Peter Feaver
Richard Fontaine
Reuel Marc Gerecht
Christopher J. Griffin
Michael V. Hayden
Brian Hook
Will Inboden
Jamil Jaffer
Robert Joseph
Robert Kagan
Jim Kolbe
David J. Kramer
Michael B. Mukasey
Trygve Olson
Danielle Pletka
Mark Salter
Kori Schake
Randy Scheunemann
Kurt Volker
John Yoo
Dov Zakheim
Roger Zakheim


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"No" the Lotus fan screams at the thought of the manual gearbox taking another step towards obscurity and who would have thought it from their favourite manufacturer! Panic over, the Exige S Automatic from Lotus is an option, not a requirement. The car is Lotus' answer to the swelling markets worldwide and especially Far East where manual cars just aren't the norm. "Pure Driving Pleasure" does help with the involvement of the gear change for sure, but the dynamics of the car will never be enjoyed by a huge chunk of the car buying world without an auto being available. Bearing in mind that Lotus are building more IPS Evora's than manual now it makes sense to offer the Exige S with a similar option.
We got the chance to get a first drive of the Automatic this week at the Lotus factory in Hethel and on the wonderful, albeit icy roads of Norfolk. First impressions would be based on a comparison to the Evora S IPS Sports Racer that TLF have recently spent 3 months driving as part of our Long Term Test series but it's important to remember these are different cars for different reasons. The Exige is a track focussed 345bhp growling monster, the Evora being a 345bhp GT car which although more than capable on track is more suited to the family man with a passion for a B road blast on the way home from work or a road trip to the Alps which is also fun when you get there too!
As opposed to the Evora's steering wheel mounted paddles the Exige S has them mounted as part of the steering column shroud and this is for a reason. As the car is more track focussed (and you'll notice this paddle position on many touring car setups), the paddles are kept static to encourage gear changes with a straighter steering wheel. There aren't many times on track when you'll be wanting to change up or down with extreme steering angles at play as the weight transfer caused by the change could go a long way towards unsettling the balance at the worst time. Lotus quote a shift speed of 240ms, that's less than a quarter of a second although this is the 'Shift Speed Phase' of the change which is purely the time taken by the U660E gearbox to swap gears entirely, not the time from your first touch of the paddle to the next gear being fully engaged. This quick shift is faster than you'll be able to perform in a manual and this in turn brings the Automatic's 0-100kph down 0.1 second to 3.9 seconds although the revised ratios bring the Coupe's top speed down to 162mph from 170mph and the Roadster is unchanged at a limited top speed of 145mph. The other benefits of the longer top gear ratios is an increase in fuel economy and lowering of CO2 emissions (now 222g/km from 235g/km).
While the Exige's TCU (Transmission Control Unit) shares the same architecture as the Evora IPS the setup is again more track focussed. Using the new DPM selection switch (now a vertical rocker with left being 'minus' and right being 'plus' to move between DPM modes) if you select 'Sport' mode the Exige performs the automatic heel-toe throttle blip for you but now it's a lot more aggressive with the car hitting the throttle harder and quicker for you. With the exhaust valve on the Exige now open and a more raspy note than the Evora this is not an unpleasant experience, very race car and very much in keeping with what you're driving! For those moments however when you're on a long and boring drive or stuck in traffic, with the DPM off and the gearbox in full auto mode the experience is all together more relaxing with the gear changes almost seamless both up and down and barely noticeable.
Automatic upshifts feel rapid and in Sport are approaching the redline (7,200rpm in Sport) so you'll only see changes up to 3rd gear while keeping in the speed limits in the UK with a flat throttle as the top of 3rd gear is just over 100mph! Using the paddles the upshift felt a little slower than the Evora but this is likely due to the paddles having a long and softer throw on the Exige so you need to get on with the shift slightly earlier in the rev range although the shift actually is physically quicker than the Evora, again in keeping with the purpose of the Exige. The control panel for the gears is where you'd expect it in the centre console and is artfully created, giving easy access to everything you need.
This car will sell in the right markets and will open up a new customer base previously alienated by manual transmissions. It makes a lot of sense for the company to take advantage of the option and will lead to more sales of an already very successful model which is no bad thing and remember, it's an option (£1,667 in the UK, €2,185 in the EU before tax, RoW pricing tbc).
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Life Without Sustainable Power
What happens when the oil prices and production costs get too high? What if our fossil fuel supply runs out? What will happen then? Actually, to fully appreciate sustainable power, these aren't the only questions we should ask. Perhaps we should inquire: Where does 20% of our electricity supply come from? How are far off towns furnished with power? You see sustainable energy is not just for the future, it is here, it is now.
The Real Deal
The thing about sustainable energy is that it arouses debates from politicians, NGO's, advocates and opponents all have certain grounds for saying that sustainable works or is a bad thing after all. Perhaps we should begin by defining what sustainable power is. When we say sustain it means to support, uphold, to keep from falling. So when we say sustainable power it means energy with unending resources. In the case of today sustainable energy means endless resources fro power supply without the harmful effects on the environment.
Its Not Sustainable It's the Alternate
In all reality it is not sustainable energy that precipitates the conflict. It is the "alternate source" of energy that is the root of all things that create conflict. A lot of people argue that alternate energy resources are simply too new a resource fuelled by technology for it to be really said that it is indeed safe.
What is more, some authorized people on the matter of energy say that alternate energy resources are simply not powerful enough to cope with the demands of the world. No matter which way we argue alternate energy resources are part of sustainable power and sustainable power means we live the humans live on as a species; were not supposed to die or else it is useless for use to look for ways to improve ourselves. After all isn't future the reason for our continued quest to be better and more environmentally aware?
Its Here, There, Everywhere
Alternate energy resources derived naturally have been employed as early as the time of the pharaohs. Today alternate energy resources are scattered all around the world. From the richest countries to the third world nations. In northwester Europe wind farms are abundant. The Philippines, New Zealand, Kenya, Iceland, Germany, Canada, Turkey, Mexico, and even the states make use of geothermal plants to supply a portion of their electricity. Hydropower so popular in the US and in china are used to generate enough electricity to power small towns and help power the enormous electrical consumption of a city like Las Vegas.
Its Now and It Can't Be Denied
If you think that earth is already polluted and in peril, then imagine what if thousands of years ago our ancestors all used fossil fuels and burned coals for every energy need they have? History says that with every development and discovery man makes, the earth gets polluted every day. So there must have been that one thing that slowed it down a bit.
Remember the great smog of London where over 8,000 people died? Well that happened because they were experiencing unusually cold weather so they in turn consumed and lit up more coals, thereby fogging the air with smog. If alternate energy resources were never used we wouldn't even be here today. So be thankful and be a supporter not only in words but in action as well.


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An Inspirational Luxury Furniture Store Near Me In Montclair, NJ
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The exceptional beauty of luxury furniture has been presented to Trade professionals by the Michelangelo Design Center for three decades. Finding the design excellence at Michelangelo's luxury furniture store near me in Montclair, NJ was my dream come true.
They're New Jersey's premier outlet for the unmistakable quality of luxury furniture and a stellar opportunity for Trade pros like me to immerse themselves in inspirational design possibilities.
Michelangelo offers a universe of fine craftsmanship to Trade professionals in our state. Architects, retailers, real estate developers and fellow interior designers find the full sweep of luxury furniture design at Michelangelo.
It's where bright interior design ideas happen.
Michelangelo's 60,000 square foot warehouse houses the myriad design treasures only an outstanding luxury furniture store near me in Montclair, NJ can offer. I rely on them to light my creative fuse.
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Michelangelo offers me the flexibility I need to create exceptional interior spaces for discerning clients. Their outstanding range of luxury furniture is where creativity is honed to an art. This luxury furniture store near me in Montclair, NJ is a place for my imagination to run wild.
Michelangelo Designs' unique facility is where luxury furniture's quality and elegance meet the design excellence of New Jersey Trade pros. Together, we're making this state's interiors even more elegant.
Michelangelo is the Trade pro's premier resource for the quality of luxury furniture. Michelangelo Designs invites you to discover the craftsmanship and unparalleled beauty of the most luxurious brands available. Here, design professionals give flight to our creatives visions.
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