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Spring is a breath of fresh air, especially if you've experienced a bitter cold winter. It brings new life, but for many of us the beauty is covered by pesky allergies. Pollen fills the air, animals shed; we can hardly keep up. We rely on allergy medicines like Claritin and Zyrtec, but could we get relief from something as simple as a cup of green tea? I can hardly remember a time I didn't suffer from severe allergies. They caused me to hate spring, not be able to spend time with animals or enjoy the outdoors. I have been taking allergy shots for over seven years, to no avail. For better or worse, I know I'm not alone in this seemingly endless fight against allergies. Luckily, research is looking hopeful for the allergy-prone. Researchers conducting laboratory tests in Japan have discovered epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) blocks a key cell receptor involved in producing an allergic response. While EGCG is the most potent compound, there are others that have been previously shown to be anti-allergic. EGCG is also over 50% of catechins in green tea leaves, thus making it a potential option for those seeing allergy relief Tea has been believed to fight back against allergy symptoms for many years. Science is beginning to test this belief. New research is finding evidence that tea, especially green tea, does help relieve allergy symptoms. At this stage of research, the theory isn't completely proven as the amount of green tea needed for allergy relief is currently unknown. If it is proven to be effective, green tea could be a wonderful alternative or addition to over-the-counter antihistamines. Not only is it loaded with many other health benefits including lowering cholesterol and anti-aging properties, it also does not come with a long list of side effects. Many antihistamines can cause drowsiness, stomach pain, and nosebleed. Some can even be dangerous to pregnant women causing birth defects or premature birth. While green tea may not be the fix to all our allergies, as someone who has experienced sneezing, watery eyes, and hives nearly their entire life, I'm definitely willing to drink a few more cups of tea to keep them at bay. This spring, I will try to conduct an at-home experiment to see if green tea can help relieve any of my symptoms. Please join me in this experiment!* I think I speak for all of us when I say a spring without allergies would truly be a breath of fresh air. *If you are taking any medications or have any illnesses, please consult a healthcare professional before consuming green tea.
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"Betty Ann has literally spent a lifetime sharing the joy of great food, and now she makes these treasured recipes available to everyone." You are going to love this book!" —Shirley O. Corriher, Author of "Cookwise" and "Bakewise"
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Noted cooking teacher, culinary expert and lifelong food enthusiast Betty Ann Litvak shares her secrets for success in this engaging and informative cookbook that reflects her years of cooking lore. Filled with outstanding recipes and entertaining stories, from all parts of America to international treasures, this is the go-to book, whether you are making a weekday meal for your family, or creating an impressive feast for entertaining. Betty Ann's experience in the kitchen shines throughout the book, and her infectious passion for cooking includes many Cook's Tips to help advise, instruct and entertain her readers. Recipient of The Culinary Trust's Julia Child Scholarship for Independent Study in France, and a Certified Culinary Professional, Betty Ann Litvak is the teacher you want to lead you to new heights in the kitchen!
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Hey! Isn't the .hack// series a game, music, and anime? Certainly there is no way you would find it in a readable format right? WRONG. You cant not stop .hack// from creeping into all media! .Hack// also comes in the form of manga, and much like the shows and games, they add over all to the story, showing things that the others don't thus, showing other angles of the evnts that effect The World. As a fun of the series, I had to check out the manga. They are really good, especily .hack//XXXX, then .hack//link, and then, well .hack//LEGEND OF THE TWILIGHT...I guess. TWILIGHT I don't know something about it just makes it seem less compared to the other series, but it could just be me. I guess it's the style difference that does it. However the manga is yet a good facet of the series, and can be enjoyed on it own or as a"Gotta catch 'em all" approach. Buy, or just go to a store that sells manga and read it for free till they kick you out!


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Diego Luna will return to Star Wars for a Cassian Andor live-action series
Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced today that Lucasfilm is in development on a second Star Wars live-action series for Disney+, the Company's new direct-to-consumer streaming service.
The series, which will go into production next year, follows the adventures of rebel spy Cassian Andor during the formative years of the Rebellion and prior to the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Diego Luna will reprise the role of Andor.
"Going back to the Star Wars universe is very special for me," said Luna. "I have so many memories of the great work we did together and the relationships I made throughout the journey. We have a fantastic adventure ahead of us, and this new exciting format will give us the chance to explore this character more deeply."
The rousing spy thriller will explore tales filled with espionage and daring missions to restore hope to a galaxy in the grip of a ruthless Empire. A release date for the series has not yet been announced.
I quite like the sound of that. A spy show set in the Star Wars universe has got lots of potential.
Disney+ is also assembling a live-action series centered around a fan-favorite character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Iger confirmed that Marvel Studios is developing a series based on Loki, the god of mischief, to star Tom Hiddleston.
The new projects join an impressive slate of films and series planned for Disney+ that includes new stories set in the worlds of Disney·Pixar's Monsters Inc. and Disney Channel's High School Musical, as well as a galaxy far, far away. Earlier this year, Lucasfilm revealed that Emmy-nominated producer and actor Jon Favreau will write and executive produce The Mandalorian for Disney+. The live-action series, which is set after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order, is currently in production with a lineup of directors that include Deborah Chow (Marvel's Jessica Jones), Rick Famuyiwa (Dope), Dave Filoni (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels), Bryce Dallas Howard (Solemates) and Taika Waititi (Marvel Studios' Thor: Ragnarok).
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Local farmers are working hard to adapt selling methods of local products while ensuring customers health and safety.
With the Stay at Home order by the Governor, one of the reasons to leave home is to purchase food. Food and Agriculture are Essential! Farmers grow and sell food! Some local producers also make and sell soap!! You may also purchase plants as well to start your own gardens or landscape while at home.
Please remember local farmers when shopping for food. The farmers have worked hard to produce products and need support in this time as well.
Many farmers are making safety changes. Some practices they have implemented are extra cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting. A few may stop recycling containers or using cardboard. Also, they are changing their selling procedures for customers to practice social distancing at farm stand and U-Pick farms. Many growers are increasing online ordering and pick up or delivery methods. A few products can even be mailed to you!
To find products, contact Rockingham County farmers directly
Kathryn Holmes, Rockingham County Agricultural Agent at firstname.lastname@example.com
A&L Log Cabin Farm
Fresh Seasonal Vegetable's and Mushrooms
290 Lauren Road
Stokesdale, NC 27357
(336) 509-7314
We participate at Market Square Farmer's Market in Reidsville, NC on Saturdays from 7 a.m.-1 p.m., pickup at the farm on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for pre-orders and will be at the Fruits and Spirits Farmer's Market Tuesdays starting May 12th from 4-7 p.m., located at the Stokesdale United Methodist Church.
Check our Facebook page : A&L Log Cabin Farm for pre orders.
Cornerstone Garlic Farm
We are offering pre orders and pickup locations . We prefer customers to sign up for our email list email@example.com and they will get a weekly order form. There is NO weekly obligation to order.
We currently have Eggs, micro-greens, fresh herbs, and Green Garlic. We also offer all our dried herb seasonings, dips rubs, jellies, Chili Mix, Garlic Powder and dog treats.
Very soon we will have lettuce, salad mixes, arugula, bok choy, collards, snap peas and all sorts of spring greens and root crops.
All this will be updated on the weekly email/order form and on Facebook and Instagram @CornerstoneGarlicFarm
Our Pick up locations and times areas follows:
Southern States, Greensboro, Wednesdays 3:30-4;30
Parking lot at Goodwill, Yanceyville, Thursdays 3:30-4:30
Southern States, Reidsville, Saturdays 3:30- 4:30
Smith Century Farm, Gibsonville, Saturdays 9:00-12:00
Here is a link to this week's form.
Eliana's Garden, LLC
We are currently selling pork and elderberry syrup. People can order online at Eliana's Garden or call our business line 336-573-7276. Syrup can be mailed. Pork we have a no contact pickup system with scheduled pickups. House of Health in Eden has our pork and syrup as well.
Additionally we participate in the Corner Market preordering curb side pick up program. Many of our county farmers are participating in this. Plants, produce, meat, etc. can be found at:
Corner Market GSO
Fogwood Farm
Fogwood Food
Fresh and dehydrated shiitake mushrooms
Local fruit jams and syrups
Call or text to arrange pick-up/delivery
Free out-of-town shipping for bulk packaged shiitake slices!
Fresh Taste Farmstead
Reidsville, NC
Contact: Steve / email@example.com
Fresh Seasonal Produce, Chicken Eggs (Brown & Green) Guinea Eggs (limited supply)
Details: Check out our Facebook page for availability of fresh produce and eggs sold at Market Square Farmers Market, Tues/Thurs/Sat 7 a.m.–1 p.m., Downtown Reidsville, May – October
Heritage Acres
Jim Anderson
600 Roberts Road
Eden, NC 27288
(910) 280-8401 (No calls after 6 p.m.)
NC Grass-Fed Beef, NC Meat Handlers License,
USDA Inspected Meat, vacuum-sealed packaging
15 lb. minimum order
House of Health
Deetra Thompson, co-owner
House of Health
641 Washington Street
Eden, NC 27288
Hours: M-F: 10-6
Sat: 10-5
Curb service is available.
Eggs (Sarah Shaw, Fresh Taste Farmstead, Reidsville)
Ground beef, beef liver, steaks (Mark Davis, Rolling Ridge, Reidsville)
Various sausages, bacon, pork loin (Stesha Warren, Eliana's Garden, Stoneville)
Soaps (Carol Pryor, Mimi's Soaps, Ruffin)
Barbecue sauces (David Hufffman, Cedar Creek, Eden)
Rivers' Finest Farm
328 Blueberry Road
Reidsville, NC (Wentworth Community)
Bedding plants, herbs, jams, jellies, marmalades, preserves, pickled vegetables. Beginning in mid-to-late June, we will have blueberries – pre-picked and pick-your-own. Pre-order and pre-pay option through online store for contactless pickup or delivery at Rivers' Finest or call 336-349-4324 to make an appointment or place an order.
Serving Greensboro on Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – Noon at Timber & Sprouts pop-up market located at 101 Homewood Avenue, Greensboro, NC.
Sunset Market Gardens
Certified Organic Veggies
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Upcoming Appearances.Posted: September 23, 2014 Filed under: Odds and Ends | Tags: Appearaces, Melissa Stevens, where to find me Leave a comment
For those who want to know where they can find me…. Here's what I've got scheduled right now.
October 18, 2014 I'm giving a class on ebook publishing at the Yuma Foothills Library. 1PM
December 6, 2014 I'm participating in the Write on the Edge Author Presentation at the Yuma Foothills Library. 10:30am (I should have copies of Live at this event, should anyone want one, but I can't be certain yet.)


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A company that sells a social-networking application to colleges is improving the accessibility of its product after problems with the software were spotlighted in a Chronicle report on flawed technology that locks out blind users.
The December article described how Darrell Shandrow, a blind journalism student at Arizona State University, could not use virtual student-union software that ASU bought from the company Inigral because of problems navigating the Facebook-based application with his keyboard. The issue was one example of the many technology flaws that are increasingly locking blind students out of digital services in higher education.
But Inigral has now fixed the keyboard problem that blocked Mr. Shandrow, company officials said. And the company has also made other improvements to the software, such as updating images so they have text labels that can be read by the assistive software that blind people depend on to navigate the Web. Joseph Sofaer, Inigral's co-founder and one of its lead developers, published a blog post this week detailing what he has learned researching accessibility.
"We met with the ASU Disability Resource Center, which was quite fun and helpful," Mr. Sofaer said in an e-mail to The Chronicle. "I had never watched a blind person navigate the Web before, and I felt like I learned a lot. They went through our app in the meeting and gave us some advice ... I'm going to keep working on improving the existing site, and we'll also make sure to bring these lessons to the next version of the product that should be coming out in March. As always, I hope to hear from any students about usability issues they have."


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From the start, Mexico embraced and praised Carolina as an inspired performer of the traditional Mexican songs. This was a particular achievement for a young Dutch woman, who only by coincidence ended up on stage, singing in Mexican dresses, with Mexican mariachis, to the Mexican public.
It was the famous singer María de Lourdes who brought her to that point. Carolina was one of her biggest fans and at the age of 25 she decided to go to Mexico to study the language and the unique culture of that country. There, she came in contact with her idol, who invited her into her home. Together they traveled through the Republic and observing Maria's work day and night, Carolina learned a lot about Mexican traditions and performing. So much so, that one day María de Lourdes invited her on stage to sing a song. "Show my people that Mexican music is so powerful, that it has no frontiers", she said.
And Carolina sang. At first, still with some hesitation, but after many years of vocal study and a long musical journey from festivals to cultural events, big theaters and small cantinas, she developed herself as a respected exponent of Mexican music. She recorded four CD's, shared the podium with several famous artists, sang for many Mexican (ex)presidents and traveled to Argentina, Switzerland, United States, Colombia, Spain and Indonesia. In her home country she appeared on several TV shows and the Dutch royal family invited her to sing for Prince Bernhard, grandfather of king Willem-Alexander, on his birthday.
María de Lourdes never saw her successes. She died unexpectedly in 1997 at the Dutch airport Schiphol. Since then, Carolina has taken Mexican music to a broad audience both in Holland and Mexico – the way she learned from her teacher – always with love and respect for the venerable tradiciones and musical culture of her beloved Mexico.


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Monash Disability Education and Research Network (MoDERN)
It is estimated that 1 in 5 Australians are currently living with a disability (ABS, 2009). A group of researchers and educators across Monash University have formed a network to enable inter-faculty collaboration. This network utilises the expertise in disability within and external to Monash University to support inter-professional education in the area of disability, provide innovation in the disability sector, encourage students to undertake research in the disability field and provide a multidisciplinary framework for the supervision of HDR students. Above all, the synergy between innovation, research and education will improve the lives of those living with disability and their carers.
This network utilises the expertise in disability to support inter-professional education in the area of disability, provide innovation in the disability sector and encourage students to undertake research in the disability field.
The network provides a number of education initiatives, catering to a range of needs. Short courses currently run in the area of disability are available for professionals and students.
Please contact the network through email.
Estimating the Incidence and Prevalence of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in Australia
The objective was to determine estimates of the incidence and prevalence of traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) in Australia as of June 30, 2011.
Interventions models followed 2 population-based databases of hospital separations of patients with TSCI, giving upper and lower estimates of incidence; national population profiles and life tables; levels of TSCI based on Australian Spinal Cord Injury Registry; and life expectancy for persons with spinal cord injury under 3 scenarios—1 constant and 2 with a trend standardized mortality ratio (SMR).
Results found the lower estimate of incidence was 21.0 per million population per year, and the upper estimate was 32.3 per million population per year. The derived prevalence rates ranged from 490 per million population (10,944 persons–lower incidence, trend SMR with survival from 1948) up to 886 per million population (19,784 persons–higher incidence, constant SMR). The prevalence was highest in males, persons aged 46 to 60 years, and those with tetraplegia.
In conlcusion we have reported a method for calculating an estimate of the prevalence of TSCI which provides information that will be vital to optimize health care planning for this group of highly disabled members of society.
A comparison of flat and ramped, contoured cushions as adaptive seating interventions for children with neurological disorders.
This study is a part of an ongoing effort to address the lack of rigorous, scientific evidence to inform the prescription of adaptive seating interventions for children with neurological disorders. The aim is to investigate one aspect of the seat – the cushion, at the same time as developing a battery of tests which are objective, easy to implement and reliable with which adaptive seating interventions can be measured. Method: A total of 35 school-aged children with neurological disorders were assessed in a bespoke adaptive seating system to compare the use of a flat and a ramped, contoured cushion. The measures used were an accelerometer to measure stability, two actigraphs to measure activity, a pressure mapping system to measure weight distribution, goniometry to measure posture and activities to measure functional ability. Results: The results generally support the use of ramped, contoured cushions over flat cushions. The accelerometer and pressure mapping system show particular promise in future research. The actigraphs were unreliable, although other models may prove more suitable. The goniometry produced the best results, although it was the least reliable to implement and the seated functional activities need further work. Interpretation: The methodology showed in a number of ways that ramped contoured cushions were more effective than flat seat cushions for a heterogeneous population of children. Accelerometry and pressure mapping showed particular promise for advancing research and practice in the area of adaptive seating, with further work required in other areas. In particular, it is recommended that future efforts pursue the use of more reliable electronic measurement.
Exploring the experience of clients with tetraplegia utilizing assistive technology for computer access
Purpose: Assistive technology for computer access can be used to facilitate people with a spinal cord injury to utilize mainstream computer applications, thereby enabling participation in a variety of meaningful occupations. The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of the experiences of clients with tetraplegia trialing assistive technologies for computer access during different stages in a public rehabilitation service. Method: In order to explore the experiences of clients with tetraplegia trialing assistive technologies for computer use, qualitative methodology was selected. Data were collected from seven participants using semi-structured interviews, which were audio-taped, transcribed and analyzed thematically. Results: Three main themes were identified. These were: getting back into life, assisting in adjusting to injury and learning new skills. Conclusions: The findings from this study demonstrated that people with tetraplegia can be assisted to return to previous life roles or engage in new roles, through developing skills in the use of assistive technology for computer access. Being able to use computers for meaningful activities contributed to the participants gaining an enhanced sense of self-efficacy, and thereby quality of life.
Implications for Rehabilitation
- Findings from this pilot study indicate that people with tetraplegia can be assisted to return to previous life roles, and develop new roles that have meaning to them through the use of assistive technologies for computer use.
- Being able to use the internet to socialize, and complete daily tasks, contributed to the participants gaining a sense of control over their lives.
- Early introduction to assistive technology is important to ensure sufficient time for newly injured people to feel comfortable enough with the assistive technology to use the computers productively by the time of discharge.
- Further research into this important and expanding area is indicated.
Health-related quality of life of ambulant adults with cerebral palsy and falls and mobility decline: a preliminary cross sectional study, Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Despite an increasing number of studies examining the profile of falls and mobility decline in adults with cerebral palsy (CP), little is known about its impact on an individual's life quality. The aim of this preliminary study was to assess the wellbeing and health status aspects of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in ambulant adults with CP and explore the relationship of falls and mobility decline with HRQOL.
The method involved ambulant adults with CP completing postal surveys which sought demographic data, mobility (Gross Motor Function Classification System; GMFCS-E&R), presence of mobility decline, falls history, and HRQOL (Personal Wellbeing Index (PWI), Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36)).
Thirty-four community-dwelling ambulant adults with CP with a mean age of 44.2 years (SD; 8.6; range 26–65) participated. Twenty-eight (82%) participants reported mobility decline since reaching adulthood, and a similar proportion of individuals (82%) reported having had more than two falls in the previous year. The health status and wellbeing of this sample of ambulant adults with CP were generally lower compared with the Australian normative population. Mobility decline was found by univariate regression analysis to be associated with mental health status (β = 0.52; p = 0.002), but not when other predictor variables were included in the multivariate model (β = 0.27; p = 0.072). In contrast, self-reported history of falls was found to be a significant contributing factor for both physical health status (β = −0.55; p = 0.002) and personal wellbeing (β = −0.43; p = 0.006).
This sample of ambulant adults with CP perceived their HRQOL to be poor, with some health status and wellbeing domains below that of population wide comparisons. A majority of these individuals also experienced a fall in the last year and a decline in their mobility since reaching adulthood. While further research is required, this preliminary study has highlighted the potential implications of falls and mobility decline on HRQOL in adults with CP.


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Celebrating the wonder women of the tech law sector
She can be a lawyer, technologist, academic, in fact anyone who has inspired your professional life in the tech law sector.
Please send us your nominations at email@example.com telling us why you find these women so inspirational!
The results will be published on the SCL website later in 2019..
The SCL Women in Tech Law Group have put together a short survey aimed at gauging women's experience of working in tech and law.
If you're a woman working in the technology and/or law sectors, and you'd like to share how you got started, what advice you'd give to others etc., please take a few moments to send us your answers.
Many thanks!
The SCL Women in Tech Group would like to compile a list of volunteer women techlaw speakers. The intention is not only to offer an alternative to men-only speaker panels but to become a valuable resource for those looking for fantastic female speakers. It will also shine a light on those who might not have had opportunities to share their knowledge and experience at techlaw events.
If you would like to volunteer, or have a recommendation, please contact email@example.com and we will send you a speaker form to complete.
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How to increase bookings for vacation rentals
Introduction Do you own a vacation rental in Orlando? If yes, how much revenue do you generate from your vacation rental property? Now, would you like a few nuggets on how to increase what you are already making from renting out your property for vacations? If so, this article is for you.
We are a vacation rental management company. Our main focus is in working with owner-marketed rentals for vacation purposes. As a property management company, we offer every service needed for your vacation rentals.
5 Marketing Tips to Increase Your Vacation Rental Bookings As the owner of a vacation rental, what can you do to increase your bookings? Here are 5 Tips to get you started: i. Post up captivating photographs How do you grab the attention of travelers seeking accommodation? Photographs! Photographs! A few low- quality photographs won't cut the deal. You need a good number of professionally taken photographs of your vacation rental property to showcase everything it has to offer to travellers. Let the images make it possible for renters to see themselves within your property. The main picture of your vacation rental is your selling point. Better make a good impression! The more the photographs, the better. Aerial photography of your vacation home will add that something special to your portfolio and this is now within the reach of most homeowners considering that only a drone is needed to take the photos.
ii. Include professional property descriptions. When you have the attention of the traveller through your photographs, it is time to explain to them in words what you offer. This is achieved in two areas, the property headline and the property descriptions. The property headline should be very well written, specific, clear and contain the unique selling point about your vacation rental. The aim is to easily communicate to the traveller without too many words. For the property descriptions, this is where you now go into details. Aiming at convincing the traveller why your vacation rental should be their next home for a while. It can be a difficult task to achieve, so if you can, hiring a professional writer to get the job done can be an effective solution. In the alternative, there are many books on Amazon which go very far in helping how to put a great property description together. iii. Response time? Should be Immediate
As a vacation rental management company, we can tell you the interest in vacation rental homes as an investment is on the rise. And so is the competition - there are thousands of homes in Orlando open to vacation rentals. So if you slack in getting back to an interested client, they will move on to the next one in a snap. That is why you have to respond immediately to any inquiries about your vacation rental to turn them into bookings.
Your response time to inquiries reflects the possible response time to the guests at your rental home. You don't want to paint a bad light to your guests even before they arrive. iv. Request for Reviews
It may not seem like it, but reviews play a huge role in marketing. Especially in vacation rentals marketing. Positive reviews of your vacation rental from previous guests are testaments of enjoying their stay. And this may be the exact persuasion a potential client needs to reserve a booking. You can request for reviews from your guests a few days to their departure. It is through this reviews that you will obtain feedback on the areas of perfection and those in need of improvement. This is where the right vacation rental management company is key - they are going to be a key interface for this feedback with your guests. A beautifully clean home with all amenities in full working order will go a long way to getting that coveted five-star review. v. Are your rates and calendar up-to-date?
There is nothing more frustrating to a traveller than finally deciding on the vacation rental home they would like to reserve, only to find challenges in doing so. These challenges rise through double bookings on the calendar, upcharges and inaccurate rates. It is so sad to win clients from the beginning only to lose them in the end. Ensure you provide at least a year's worth of valid rates about your vacation rental. And update your calendar the moment a reservation is made. Conclusion Have you gotten a new idea to try out from our article? We hope you have. And remember if you need assistance we do more than just property management when it comes to vacation rental management. So get in touch with us and let us help you increase your bottom line.


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Fundamental aims of the European Community (EC, formerly EEC) were from the beginning (Roman contracts from 1957) the so called four liberties, i.e. the freedom of commodities, persons, capital and services. To be able to reach the aim of free merchandize circulation, certain measures had to be taken to reduce existing trade barriers and to prevent new ones from forming. Also European politics in the area of technical harmonization were to be promoted.
As already the founding members were of the opinion that this aim could neither be achieved by voluntary actions of the member states nor by judgments of the European court of justice, they allocated legislative power to the EU commission or respectively the EU council from the beginning.
Additionally, for over a decade now, the European parliament has an extended right of say, so that today, the council and the European parliament have to come to a mutual agreement. The sole right of suggestion regarding directives and regulations is in the hands of the EU commission, in particular insofar as it pertains to working safety and working protection as it is laid down in article 137 and to the so called EU machinery directive in article 95.
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Hawaiian Tropic Sage Kids' Poncho
One of our best sellers, the Hawaiian Tropic is a fun print for the most stylish kids. Our Kids Poncho is calling all junior beach explorers! We know how much kids can't stand itchy materials and uncomfortable wet towels, that's why we made these super fluffy and absorbent ponchos from 100% Egyptian cotton, with a 100% cotton poplin trim. We have also added a hoodie, which will keep your little ones warm in terms of temperature and cool in terms of style!
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- Kids beach poncho with hoodie
- Suitable for 3 to 12 year olds
- 100% Egyptian cotton towel
- 100% cotton poplin trim
- One size: 70cm wide x 55cm long
- 30 degree machine wash
- It comes with a free burlap bag that is perfect as a beach bag
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Frontier Airlines chief executive Jeff Potter said negotiations to build a new heavy-maintenance hangar in Denver have progressed in recent weeks.
"I've been pleased at the movement as of late from the city and county of Denver," Potter said last week. Denver International Airport was one of seven airports in Colorado that submitted proposals to Frontier for the maintenance facility, which would employ about 180 to 200 initially and up to 350 over the next 10 years.
Airports that originally submitted proposals to Frontier for the hangar were DIA, Front Range Airport, Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins/Loveland and Greeley-
Weld County Airport.
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan, for example, offered a $1.4 million incentive package.
Frontier has narrowed the list down to three sites it is seriously considering, though it has declined to specify which airports made the shortlist.
"They've never made it a secret that they certainly would prefer to be at DIA," said Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport manager Kenny Maenpa.
In talks, Frontier has sought relief from a sales and use tax on aircraft parts charged by the city and county of Denver.
"They understand our issues," said Potter, who will step down from his role at Frontier next month. "They've been very creative at addressing the economic impact that that creates."
Denver City Council President Michael Hancock said recently that though the city is limited in granting relief from the tax to a particular airline, it has been "looking at other ways that we may help them alleviate some of the financial pressure on them."
Removing the tax "won't be done as part of this deal," Hancock said. "I think the reality is it's something we as legislators have to look at down the road."
Frontier has been arguing the issue for years - in 2001, for example, when it was considering construction of a $30 million aircraft maintenance complex at DIA, Frontier chairman Sam Addoms said Denver was the only city among the top U.S. airline hubs that charged the tax on such parts. United Airlines has also lobbied against the tax in the past.
United Airlines spokeswoman Megan McCarthy said United would support a measure to eliminate or provide relief from the parts tax "as long as implementation is equitable to all airlines."
Frontier leases a portion of Continental Airlines' hangar at Denver International Airport but wants new maintenance facilities at DIA. It is already in negotiations with DIA for a hangar facility for line maintenance. The heavy maintenance hangar would be for less-frequent major work on planes.
The Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. helped Denver fashion its offer, said executive vice president Tom Clark.
"All of us want to get an answer here quickly and it's been pretty intense for all the communities around the state and obviously we want to keep Frontier here," Clark said.
Staff writer Kelly Yamanouchi can be reached at 303-954-1488 or email@example.com
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When in Southport
Southport in Merseyside was one of the earliest towns to have a Neptune store. Less well known than Blackpool, its neighbour up the coast, it's still well worth a visit. The resort's parks and pretty shopping boulevards are a legacy of its Victorian heyday; it also has miles of sand dunes and one of the longest pleasure piers in the UK. If you're in the area to see us, these are our favourite places to visit...
To do
Hesketh Park
Nature trails, ornate glass houses and an ornamental lake are amongst the attractions at this restored Victorian pleasure park in the centre of Southport. Children will love the waterfall and the clock garden, a timepiece planted with flowerbeds in the shape of Roman numerals.
Southport Flower Show
This annual show is heaven for garden lovers and takes place every August. Don't miss the show gardens and the honey marquee, where you can watch bees at work and buy delicious local honey.
The Atkinson
Take in a little culture at this museum and theatre, which has been a mainstay of the town since 1875. Housed in an elegant stone building, it has a surprising mix of displays: think local history, European art and even Egyptology. The theatre hosts lunchtime classical concerts too.
Sefton Coastal Path
This is where you'll see Southport's beaches and sand dunes in all their glory. Take your binoculars and a picnic and hope to spot some of the wildlife, which includes wading birds and rare butterflies.
Southport Pier
On a sunny day, take a stroll down this Victorian landmark, the second longest pleasure pier in Britain. It's so long, it has its own tram service - hop on if your legs are already tired from exploring. At the very end is a modern pavilion with café designed by Liverpool architects Shed KM, which is the best place in town to soak up sea views.
To eat
Lilibets of Paris
Trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, Lilibet Connard returned to her hometown to open this pretty patisserie, which serves delicious afternoon teas (we recommend the classic tarte au citron). Lilibets is also located on Southport's main shopping stretch, Lord Street, so it's ideal for refuelling after a little retail therapy.
Bistrot Vérité
The Victorian village of Birkdale, just outside Southport, is home to this local favourite. It may look unassuming, but the food is amazing - just ask legendary chef Albert Roux, who gave it his seal of approval after visiting in 2015. French-style dishes cooked using local ingredients are served alongside unusual French wines.
The Vincent Hotel
Southport's contemporary boutique hotel is a great place to eat whatever the time of day. Try the Eggs Benedict for breakfast in the V-Café & Sushi Bar, which also serves afternoon tea and sushi(although not together) later in the day; or cocktails in the Vincent Bar by night, followed by Asian fusion cooking in the mirrored Vincent Pacific restaurant.
To shop
Lord Street
This canopied boulevard in central Southport is over a century old and packed with speciality stores. Napoleon III lived here briefly before he became Emperor of France, and rumour has it that the architecture inspired him to create similar tree-lined boulevards in Paris. Perhaps the best hunting ground is the Royal Arcade, famous for antiques and collectables.
Churchtown village
An old-fashioned sweet shop and charming general store are among the attractions in this perfectly preserved village, filled with thatched cottages. While you're there, visit the colourful Botanic Gardens, opened in 1874.


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AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER To Return In Live-Action Series Helmed By Series Creators For Netflix
Ask any teenager or young adult what the greatest animated series of the past two decades has been and chances are high that a vast majority of them will answer with Avatar: The Last Airbender. The critically acclaimed Nickelodeon show still remains beloved a decade after its series finale aired, with its nuanced and charming cast of characters, its epic story and fleshed out world well engrained into pop culture. To many, Avatar is a show that's right up there with the likes of Batman: The Animated Series.
While M. Night Shyamalan's notoriously bad live action adaptation film was panned by critics and fans alike back in 2010, the Avatar franchise survived and continued with a sequel animated series The Legend of Korra, which concluded in December 2014. And now Aang, the original "Last Airbender," is back.
Netflix has officially announced a new live action series adaptation of the show and they're not alone on the project- the new series will be helmed by original series creators Bryan Konietzko and Michael DiMartino!
The duo, affectionately referred among fans as "Bryke," stated, "We're thrilled for the opportunity to helm this live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. We can't wait to realize Aang's world as cinematically as we always imagined it to be, and with a culturally appropriate, non-whitewashed cast. It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build upon everyone's great work on the original animated series and go even deeper into the characters, story, action, and world-building. Netflix is wholly dedicated to manifesting our vision for this retelling, and we're incredibly grateful to be partnering with them."
Naturally Netflix, Konietzko and DiMartino will also be collaborating with Nickelodeon on the new iteration of the show. Melissa Cobb, Netflix's vice-president of Kids & Family Content stated, "We are committed to honoring Bryan and Mike's vision for this retelling and are thrilled to support them on creating a live-action event series, bringing Aang's epic world of elemental magic to life for global audiences on Netflix."
Along with the official statements, Netflix also released an official concept image from artist John Staub (featured at the top of the article), depicting titular protagonist Aang and his flying bison Appa standing alone in the icy plains of the South Pole.
Personally I'm excited to see how this turns out! The original series has its reputation for a good reason and the potential of bringing it to life in a live action format is definitely there, especially with Konietzko and DiMartino at the helm once more. The only concern I have is budget- the world of Avatar is vast and unique with prominent influences of different Asian cultures and the various forms of "bending" (air, water, earth and fire) will require both stellar choreography and convincing special effects in order to be truly convincing. If Bryke and Co. can deliver on that, I'm confident that the series will succeed.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A week after a record-setting performance of five total touchdowns, Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles pulled a virtual disappearing act after a first-quarter touchdown.
It proved odd to observe, especially on a day when nothing appeared to work against the Indianapolis Colts with the exception of Charles.
At one point in the third quarter, the Chiefs had 150 total yards offense on the game; Charles accounted for 105 of those yards.
Nevertheless, Charles became an afterthought during the second half, leading to coach Andy Reid shouldering the blame during Monday's media session.
"Obviously 25 (Charles) didn't touch the ball much the second half," Reid said. "And that's my responsibility to make sure that within the realm of things, 28 plays that we had in that second half, that we give him more of a shot there than the six touches that he had."
While Charles is clearly the team's top weapon, Reid said there isn't a set percentage amount of touches per game with his running back.
"Listen, the game kind of got away in that fourth quarter," Reid said. "We were still in it the second half, and then we were put in the position where we had to throw the ball a little bit.
"We had a couple of routes that were set up for him but they covered him. They rolled the coverage that way. The coverage didn't present itself where we could use him in those."
The Chiefs will have to get used to teams adjusting on Charles in the postseason, and this is especially true if the first-round opponent are the Colts.
At least one Colts defender made it clear after the game what their plan was heading into Week 16.
"It was 'Where's Waldo' all week for us," Colts safety Antoine Bethea revealed to reporters after Sunday's game. "Jamaal Charles is a great, great player.
"He leads that team in rushing and receiving. We knew he was their go-to-guy and if we could take him out of the game, it would be tough for their offense to get going."
Still, regardless how defenses play against Charles, Reid is aware he still needs to get the ball in Charles' hands.
"He's a great football player," Reid said. "You want to make sure that you do give him enough touches. What that number is, I don't know, but I know that you need to give it to him a few more times the second half."
Charles finished Sunday with 144 total yards (106 rushing), arguably his quietest 100-plus yards of the season. The Chiefs finished with 287 total yards.
Winning the challenge
Reid has an uncanny feeling when to challenge a play this season.
And when he throws the red flag, the results are heavily in his favor, evidenced by winning 7-of-8 on the season.
One such instance occurred Sunday when a review overruled a ruling on the field, resulting in a sack being awarded to linebacker Derrick Johnson.
Reid admits he watches the replay on the stadium jumbotron, but he deferred credit to the coaches in the booth when determining to challenge a play.
"They know what they're talking about when they look at those and evaluate them," Reid said of Melvin and Childress. "I've had a few in my career where they could go the other way and it's gone the other way, so I appreciate the ones that do go our way."
Reid went on to mention by name the two coaches he relies on the most in the booth when it comes to challenging a ruling on the field.
"Tom Melvin is the primary one and Brad Childress is up there and they kind of look through those things," Reid said. "There are a lot of eyes up there obviously, but Tom is the one that has headed it up over the years."
Stepping back
Veteran cornerback Dunta Robinson had an active role in Sunday's game, mostly in the nickel package where the Chiefs moved cornerback Brandon Flowers back to the outside.
And it came at the expense of rookie Marcus Cooper, who took a back seat to Robinson.
Cooper has been on the losing end of numerous big plays since the Chiefs returned from the Week 10 bye.
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning appeared to go after Cooper in the Week 11 and 13 meetings, while San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers victimized Cooper on big plays to wide receiver Kennan Allen.
Reid said Cooper "has a great future," but indicated the move from Cooper to Robinson was necessary.
"Sometimes you have to take a little step back to take a big step forward," Reid said. "That's just how it works sometimes in this game."
Reid indicated he hasn't lost faith in Cooper, emphasizing Cooper's potential. But it remains to be seen if this move is permanent.
"I thought we just needed to take a step back," Reid said. "I have done that with younger guys in the past."
As to how Cooper handled the loss of playing time, professionalism proved the right approach.
"I thought he handled it the right way," Reid said. "He had a few snaps in there, in the game. He did OK, and then we'll gradually let him work his way back in."
Notes: Former Philadelphia Eagles tight end Chad Lewis, who played on the 2001 and 2004 Eagles playoff team under Reid, offers insight on how Reid approached resting players for the playoffs …Reid said outside linebacker Tamba Hali is dealing with a swollen knee, but Hali "should be OK down the road"… Cornerback Ron Parker suffered a sprained ankle, Reid said.


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Chilean Copper Company in Ground-Breaking Joint Venture with Chinese Company
February 22, 2006
Cleary Gottlieb represented long-standing client Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile (Codelco), the largest copper producer in the world and a state-owned company of Chile, in its joint venture with China Minmetals Non-Ferrous Metals Co., Ltd. (Minmetals), a state-owned company of China. The transaction is believed to be the first of this nature between Latin American and Chinese companies. The parties entered into definitive documentation in a signing ceremony in the Hall of the People in Beijing on February 22, 2006.
The transaction represents an innovative financing structure for Codelco, in which the company receives a $550 million up-front payment in exchange for agreeing to supply the joint venture with 55,750 tons of copper cathodes per year for fifteen years. Upon delivery of the copper cathodes, Codelco will receive a price balance per ton adjusted for certain changes in inflation and market prices for copper cathodes. In exchange, Minmetals receives a supply of copper cathodes from the joint venture at market prices for fifteen years.
Debt financing is being provided by China Development Bank, the state-owned development bank of China. The debt financing is structured as a project finance without recourse to Codelco. The purchase of the copper supply contract from Codelco is being financed with equity contributions from Codelco and Minmetals of $110 million each and debt financing of $330 million from China Development Bank.


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Playtech Scores Big in 2016, Future Looks BrightPublished February 28, 2017 by Lee R
New partnerships and strong gaming performance distinguish Playtech's 2016.
Another iGaming heavyweight's year-end figures show a company on the rise.
The Count
International omni-channel gambling solutions provider Playtech has published its financial results for the full year 2016. The main number of note is the revenue count of €708.6 million, representing a 12% year-on-year jump on reported basis and 20% on constant currency basis.
Premiere Division
The company attributed the improvement to the Gaming division, where a 23% casino revenue rise boosted the vertical's total revenue take to €354.6 million for 2016.
Regulated Market Contributions
Gaming revenue from regulated markets also continued to grow, which is the most important contribution from the company's iGaming activity online, closing in on a full half of contributions. This year online gaming was at 48%, a point up from last year's 47% contribution.
Mobile penetration
Data showing casino revenue from hand-held devices growing 113% for the year. Distribution of mobile software also rose, 80% to contribute a full third (33)% to overall software revenue generated by the company.
Sports rules
Playtech was also pleased with its Sports vertical, where the establishment of the Playtech BGT sports business resulted in a 2% year-on-year increase in sports revenue.
Land-based driver
The omni-channel distributor reported strong organic growth for land-based offerings, spurring plans to allocate some of that revenue into other verticals for 2017.
Other vertical performance
Virtual Sports offerings also advanced, though Playtech acknowledged declines in the Bingo and Poker verticals.
Strategic Development
Along with focussing on regulated markets for years to come, acquisitions is another key to Playtech strategy moving forward. The company spend €240 million on purchases, including slot development studio Quickspin; sports betting software and solutions provider BGT; and bingo software and hardware producer and supplier ECM Systems for its Gaming division, while acquiring Straight Through Processing brokerage firm Consolidated Financial Holdings to expand Financials.
Playtech Leader Comments
Commenting on the strong 2016 performance of the gaming division, Playtech Chairman Alan Jackson proudly announced that as of the close of 2016, 9 of out of Playtech's 10 top customers were on long-term contracts "with Paddy Power Betfair, William Hill, Rank and Betfred all renewing in the past few months."
It should be interesting, and educational, to see how Playtech strategy manifests in 2017.


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It's true: squash is one of the less well-known racquet sports. To be honest, few students know the location of RI's well-hidden squash courts (they are behind the Albert Hong Hall at the Year 1-4 campus), and even fewer know the rules of the game. Most people prefer the graceful power of tennis swings or the rapid flicks of badminton smashes. But what about something in between? What about a sport that's different from the ones that most people rush to join?
Squash, a unique sport invented in Britain at some point in the 19th century, is played in an indoor court where the ball is free to bounce on all 4 walls, so long as it hits the front wall once. Unlike most other racquet sports, in which the ball's trajectory does not change much, squash demands increased foresight in order to judge the small black ball's final position. The fact that the sport is played indoors means that, rain or shine, training will go on. Players who have the privilege of playing for the school will even get to enjoy air-conditioned competition courts.
With extremely fast-paced squash matches , and with the possibility of long matches lasting 5 sets, squash demands both speed and stamina This explains why almost half of our training sessions are devoted to sprints at the track, vertical runs around the school blocks or long-distance runs at Macritchie reservoir. Tough as they are, you'll be thankful when you're not panting up against a wall in the middle of a challenging game. Moreover, you can kill two birds with one stone by preparing for both the shuttle run and 2.4 kilometre run components of the NAPFA test.
Squash may be an unusually demanding sport, in terms of physical ability, but all the training pays off when you see yourself finally able to consistently execute those dazzling shots that keep spectators off their seats. Much like the flourish of ultimate badminton smashes, skillful nick shots are the signature shots that supporters wait for They happen when players drive the ball into corners, sending opponents rushing towards it only to find it rolling out onto the floor, with absolutely no opportunity for retrieval. Of course, there are also the straight drives, which form the foundation of each match. The more you practice this basic shot, the tighter the execution becomes, and soon, you'll find your opponents slamming their racquets into the court walls as they desperately try to retrieve your wall-hugging returns. Unless they are as good as you are, of course.
For the past few years, RI has been able to produce some of the best squash players in Singapore This has taken extraordinary passion and perseverance Our court training sessions have a basic structure. A typical session begins with warm-up drives before moving on to common drills and finally matches. Although we train roughly two or three times a week, including physical training sessions, players cannot depend on these sessions alone. It is often acknowledged that players improve most on their own, and this can be done in two ways. First, even playing by yourself is extremely easy. Just book a court and practice Secondly, there are many external competitions organized by the Singapore Squash Racquets Association, as well as other organisations, that players are strongly encouraged to participate in. These tournaments will build a player with invaluable match experience.
But even though much of squash training depends on the individual, we always compete as a team. Here at RI squash, we don't win matches, we win championships, and it is the team, not the player, which clinches the gold. So if you're interested in signing up for this unique sport, come for the squash tryouts.


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The system and the police officers that killed my cousin, Charleena Lyles, are guilty. We demand JUSTICE!
Two days after Philando Castile's killer walked free, my cousin, a pregnant Black mother, was gunned down in Seattle after she called 911 for help. We need to say her name: Charleena Lyles.
On Sunday morning, my cousin Charleena Lyles, a 30-year-old pregnant mother of four struggling with mental health, called 911 to report a burglary. Instead of assistance, she was sentenced to her death, as the police gunned her down with very minimal to no de-escalation. She was staying in a transitional housing facility for homeless families in Seattle and someone robbed her home. She needed help. But two officers arrived at Charleena's home and despite knowing she was advised for mental health counseling due to domestic violence, they reached for guns first when they saw her holding a knife. Instead of de-escalating, they chose to shoot and kill her — right in front of her children.
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Seattle police officers are trained on how to de-escalate mental health situations. They chose to kill. Now they're on paid leave. It's obvious. These police officers should be fired immediately and indicted on criminal charges. And that's just a start. We need full transparency in this investigation, the police should release all footage, not just the audio recording. We must demand that Seattle police aren't allowed to investigate themselves. And we must change the laws that make it nearly impossible to prosecute officers that use deadly force.
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At every single turn, the Seattle Police Department failed. First, a couple weeks before her death, they ARRESTED Charleena when she called for help with an abusive boyfriend. She spent 9 days in jail because she was a survivor of domestic violence and struggling with mental health. Seattle police knew she needed help, not guns–they even had it marked in their system. But when she was robbed and called the police again, instead of sending a mental health practitioner to her home they sent more police officers than they normally would. On an audio recording, you can hear the two officers discussing her on their way to Charleena's home.1 They KNEW she was struggling with mental health. They had other means but after less than 11 minutes they reached for their guns. There was no reason for Charleena to die. Yet the Seattle police officers did not follow any training and policies set forth by the Seattle Police Department.
The Seattle Police Department has a long and dangerous history of mistreatment of people with mental health issues. They were under investigation by the Obama administration and the Department of Justice in 2012 for its ongoing pattern of officers using excessive force– especially on people with mental health and substance abuse issues.2 Right after the investigation, the Seattle Police Department was placed under a federal consent decree — which allows for police departments to be sued for civil rights violations and use of excessive force.
Too often people with mental health issues become vulnerable targets of police, despite police departments being required to have a clear protocol for engaging with them. According to one study in 2015, about 25% of people who were killed by police suffered from mental health issues.3 Just less than two weeks ago, a Black man diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Joshua Barre, was shot and killed by police in Tulsa, Oklahoma4— leaving his family in turmoil with unanswered questions. It is the same unanswered questions our family now has to deal with. To be Black and dealing with mental health means becoming an even deadlier target for police violence, and it has to stop.
Black women and girls remain under high threat of police violence. Demand the Seattle Police Department to fire the two officers.
In such an extreme, violent, and white supremacist climate that goes beyond any White House administration, Black women continue to be viewed as a threat in this country. The vicious stereotypes of Black women being out of control, angry, and aggressive have led to the death of too many. Just like my cousin, women like Sandra Bland, Tanisha Anderson, and Miriam Carey were deemed "threatening" by men who were twice their size and had guns just because they were vocal. Time and time again Black women are either forced into silence and invisibility or put in harm's way — in the media, politics, and our personal lives. From public leadership, like we've seen with Congresswoman Maxine Waters and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, Black women are constantly attacked and vilified for being boisterous and steadfast in their crusade for justice and taking a stand. But even in the mundane, everyday actions of being a mother, protecting one's family, driving home, going to school, sitting in a living room of a home, Black women and girls are deemed a threat, facing the ultimate consequence — death.
The officers' actions who killed Charleena Lyles can not be justified. The Seattle Police Department must hold these officers accountable.
All of this is happening just days after the officer who murdered Philando Castile was found not guilty. The reality is all too painful. Our community is forced to deal with it, sit with it, cry about it, while everyone else moves on. We know we have to fight harder. Yes, the whole system is guilty. We know we have to start imagining what real safety and freedom looks like for Black people. And the answer is not in hands of the police.
Our family deserves justice,
— Nakeya Isabell
1. "Seattle police release audio in fatal shooting of 30-year-old mother in Sand Point," KIRO 7, 06-19-2017 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/8063?t=12&akid=7616.2215356.Sg7WmL
2. "WHEN POLICE KILL: CHARLEENA LYLES, A BLACK WOMAN, WAS PREGNANT WHEN SHE DIED," Newsweek, 06-19-2017 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/8064?t=14&akid=7616.2215356.Sg7WmL
3. "Fatal police shootings in 2015 approaching 400 nationwide," Washington Post, 05-30-2015 https://act.colorofchange.org/go/8065?t=16&akid=7616.2215356.Sg7WmL
4. "Shooting of mentally ill man in Oklahoma raises policing questions," Denver Post, 06-17-2017 http://act.colorofchange.org/go/8066?t=18&akid=7616.2215356.Sg7WmL


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2003-2004 Mercury Marauder
How to upgrade the stereo system in your Marauder
In brief: This Crutchfield Research Garage article gives you an overview of your Marauder's stock stereo system and your aftermarket upgrade options. We'll tell you all about:
- The factory stereo system
- Removing the factory radio
- Removing the factory speakers
- Adding more bass
- Other options for your Marauder
Then, use our vehicle selector to find the gear that will fit your Mercury.
Overview of the Mercury Marauder
Oh, to have been a Big Three engineer during the height of the muscle car era. Go to work, grab some coffee, and get busy figuring out new ways to transform sleepy suburban cruisers into tire-melting monsters. Not a bad way to spend the day.
Those days are long gone, of course, but the idea of shoving a big motor into a cheap car for the engineering (and marketing) fun of it never really went away.
Such is the case with the Mercury Marauder. No one really needed a gargantuan sedan that handled like a sports coupe, but Mercury built it anyway. The Marauder is an early-aughts take on the muscle car concept — big, fast, responsive, mean-looking, and kind of rare. With all that going for it, it doesn't have to make sense to everybody. You get it or you don't.
If you're still driving and enjoying your Marauder, good for you. If you're planning to upgrade the stereo, that's even better. There are plenty of ways to boost your sound without making permanent modifications to what's rapidly becoming a collectable car.
The Marauder's factory radio is nothing fancy (Crutchfield Research Photo)
The factory stereo system
The Marauder was equipped with the same basic AM/FM/CD/Cassette receiver found in almost every Crown Vic or Grand Marquis ever made, but this big Mercury has a 6-3/4" subwoofer in the trunk for a little more thump. Everything on the Marauder is easy to reach and replace, plus you won't have to subject the car to drilling and damage.
This mounting bracket is included at a nice discount with your Crutchfield order (Crutchfield Research Photo)
Removing the factory radio
Nearly any single DIN (2" tall) stereo will fit in the Marauder's dash, but because of the dash configuration, stereos with flip-out retractable monitors are not a good option. Alas, the dash overhang above the radio will get in the way.
To remove the factory receiver, you'll need to use the metal DIN tools that are included with your stereo purchase. Insert the tools approximately one inch into the holes in each side of the radio until you hear a click from each side. Be gentle during this process, because excessive force will damage the retaining clips. Once you've heard the magic click, spread the tools apart slightly, pull out the radio, disconnect the wiring harnesses, unplug the antenna and remove the radio.
That's the old radio out. Now it's time to prep the new stereo. The first step in this process involves attaching the new receiver to the mounting kit that's included at a deep discount with your Crutchfield stereo purchase. Next, connect your Crutchfield wiring adapter (also discounted) to the receiver, following the instructions included with the adapter.
Detailed stereo and speaker removal instructions
In order to make the new stereo work with the factory system, you'll also need to install a 12-volt to 5-volt converter. Otherwise, you'll hear an annoying (and potentially damaging) "pop" from the factory subwoofer every time the new stereo turns on.
Hold the receiver assembly near the dash and connect the receiver wiring adapter to the factory harness. Plug the antenna lead into the back of the receiver, then slide the whole assembly into the dash until it snaps into place. Test receiver operation, then snap the DIN trim ring into place.
Tools needed: DIN tools
Read our Car Stereo Buying Guide for shopping tips and advice.
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Steering wheel audio controls
If you want to keep the steering wheel audio controls in your Marauder, we offer adapters from either PAC or Axxess. When you enter your vehicle information and choose your new stereo, you'll be directed to the right model.
You'll need to remove the door panels to access the front speakers (Crutchfield Research Photo)
Removing the factory speakers
With the exception of the subwoofer, the Marauder's stock speaker system is basically the same stuff you'd find in a Crown Vic or Grand Marquis. In other words, it's really not all that impressive.
Replacing the front door speakers
The stock front speakers on all Marauders were Ford's 6"x8" models. You can replace them with same-size or 5-1/4" speakers. You'll need a mounting bracket for the smaller ones, and it's included at a deep discount with your Crutchfield speaker purchase.
Again, the process is relatively uncomplicated. You'll start by prying out the top edge of the sail panel to release the retaining clip. Lift the panel and remove it, but take good care of it, because this is an excellent spot for a tweeter if you're installing component speakers.
Moving down the door, pry off the screw cover in the door release assembly and remove the exposed Torx T30 screw. Next, pry around the front and side edges of the power options switch panel to release it, then lift it and pull it toward the front of vehicle. This will give you the space to disconnect the wiring harnesses and remove the panel. Underneath the panel is a 7mm screw, which you'll also need to remove.
Next, remove two 7mm screws from the bottom edge of the door panel, then lift the panel out a bit, disconnect the wiring harnesses, and store the panel in a safe, dust-free place.
The factory speaker is secured by four 5mm screws. Remove them, disconnect the speaker, then connect the new speaker's wiring adapter to the car's speaker harness and secure it using the screws you just removed. Be sure the speaker is working before you put the door back together.
Tools needed: Panel tool, Torx T30 driver, 5mm and 7mm sockets, ratchet and extension
The top-mount rear deck speakers are easy to work with (Crutchfield Research Photo)
Replacing the rear deck speakers
The factory 6"x8" speakers can be replaced with same-size units or 5-1/4" speakers. You'll need a mounting bracket for the smaller ones here, too, and it's included with your purchase.
Pry up the speaker grille then remove the four Phillips screws securing the speaker. Pull it out, disconnect the harnesses, and put it aside. Connect the replacement speaker's adapter to the vehicle speaker harness, then secure the new speaker with the screws you just removed. Make sure it's working, then replace the grille.
Read our Car Speakers Buying Guide for more information.
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The sub is attached to the underside of the rear deck (Crutchfield Research Photo)
Bass in your Marauder
The stock subwoofer is a 5-ohm, 6-3/4"unit mounted on the underside of the rear deck. A variety of aftermarket 6-3/4" woofers will fit neatly into the space. For maximum performance, your best bet is to replace both the sub and the sub amp at the same time.
If you're doing your system in stages and getting to the sub last, you should know that the factory stereo only sends 5 volts to the stock sub amp and as a result, when an aftermarket stereo is installed, there may be a turn on/off "pop" from the subwoofer. We mentioned this up top under the radio section, but we're repeating it here because it's important. If you're keeping the factory sub, you'll need to install a 12-volt to 5-volt converter when you install the new stereo.
Replacing the factory sub is relatively simple. You'll need to remove the spare tire, then wiggle into the trunk to remove the four 12mm nuts securing the subwoofer enclosure. Disconnect the wiring harness and remove the enclosure.
Remove the four Torx T20 screws around the foam area, then lift the foam and remove it. Pry the speaker out of the enclosure, disconnect the speaker wires, and remove the speaker. Connect the factory speaker wires to the new sub, then secure it with the screws previously removed. Test it out, then reinstall the enclosure.
Tools needed: Panel tool, Torx T20 driver, 12mm socket, ratchet and extension
This is pretty much the opposite of a "spacesaver" spare. (Crutchfield Research Photo)
Other subwoofer options
With a big ol' car like this one, you have plenty of room for even more bass, if you want it. And you should, because a new sub adds depth and clarity to any type of music, from classical to country.
Despite the presence of a full-size spare tire, the Marauder's trunk offers tons of space. If you're all about power and volume, you have plenty of room (40" W x 15" H x 26"/29" D) to add a subwoofer box and enough amplifiers to feed a big-time system. Even if you want to keep your luggage space and a stock appearance, there's still plenty of room for a smaller subwoofer box.
The more subtle option, of course, is a powered sub. You'll get surprisingly healthy performance in a compact package that will leave you plenty of room for suitcases, groceries, golf clubs, and whatnot.
Learn more about building a bass system in our Car Subwoofer Buying Guide.
A 4-channel amp will bring out all the details in your music
Other options for your Marauder
Here are a few more ideas for upgrading your Marauder:
Add an amplifier for better sound
No matter what else you do to your audio system, to further improve the sound quality, consider installing a 4-channel amplifier for your speakers. That will let you get the best sound from your music and be able to hear it over the roar of the Marauder's engine. And if you install a new subwoofer, you'll also need to install a mono amplifier to power it, as well. Learn more about adding amps to your system in our Car Amplifier Buying Guide.
Sound deadening
Even if you've been careful about racking up mileage, your Marauder isn't new anymore, so there might be some creaks and rattles. Installing Dynamat in the doors can help seal out noise and seal in sound. If you're installing a sub, lining the trunk with Dynamat will seal in the thump and keep the trunk lid from rattling, too. If you're all about sound, you might want to line the floors, too.
Portable GPS
Just because you can't install a touchscreen nav receiver in your Marauder's dash doesn't mean you have to drive around lost. A portable GPS will give you turn-by-turn directions, traffic updates, and everything you need to make your road trip go smoothly. Plus, when you get where you're going, you can put it in your pocket and use it to find points of interest around town.
Minimal mods
If you want to expand your in-car entertainment options, but don't want to remove your Marauder's stock receiver, you have plenty of options. From Bluetooth connectors, to iPod adapters to SiriusXM satellite radio, there are all kinds of ways to update your sound without changing your car.
Installing a security system in your Marauder isn't easy (security systems rarely are), but it's less complicated than it could be. If you're installing an alarm, you won't need a transponder bypass unless you're also adding remote start.
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