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Spinal Fractures – Types & Treatment Options
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Spinal fractures come in several different forms and can be caused by numerous accidents and conditions. Treating spine fractures requires a strategic approach. In this article we are going to talk about the various types of spine fractures – and how to identify and treat each one.
Types of Spine Fractures
Spine fractures occur when a spinal vertebral bone breaks. Fractures of the spine can come in several forms – all with their own unique symptoms and recommended treatment methods. Here are a few of the most common types of spinal fractures:
- Compression or Wedge Fracture – these fractures occur with the spine experiences too much pressure and the bones fracture. This is especially common in patients with bone weakening conditions like osteoporosis.
- Burst Fracture – caused by severe trauma (such as an auto accident), these fractures happen when the vertebral bone is crushed in multiple locations.
- Dislocation Fracture – when a spinal vertebra becomes dislodged from its proper location in the spine.
Spinal fractures can be caused by acute injuries (such as a slip and fall accident) or degenerative conditions like osteoporosis. Fractures can also be subcategorized as being stable or unstable, as well as major or minor, depending on their severity. Here are some of the symptoms that may indicate a spinal fracture:
- Back pain
- Numbness or tingling in the back or extremities
- Bladder or bowel issues
Treating Fractures of the Spine
Effectively treating spinal fractures depends on the type of fracture the patient has sustained. Minor fractures can be treated first with conservative methods like pain killers, bracing, and injections. With more serious fractures, a minimally invasive keyhole spinal surgery may be necessary to correct the fracture and prevent any further damage to the spine. If surgery is necessary, consider an Inspired Spine procedure. Our revolutionary surgical techniques are back by studies and proven to offer shorter operating times, quicker recoveries, and less patient pain. Contact us today to see if you are a good candidate for one of our procedures.


text: Artikelnummer 2228 Verfügbarkeit MIRACLE ON THE VISTULA (1921) + FOR YOU, POLAND (1920) * with switchable English subtitles * Richard Boleslawski Writer: Adam Zagórski Stars: Jadwiga Smosarska, Anna Belina and Wladyslaw Grabowski, Antoni Bednarczyk Writer: Marian Józefowicz Stars: Antoni Rózanski, Jan Karpowicz and Stanislaw Jasiensk Geben Sie eine Produktbewertung ab. Alter Preis: $13.99 Preis: $9.99 Menge: In den Warenkorb Weitersagen Fragen zum Artikel? Zur Wunschliste hinzufügen DetailsVorliegende Bewertungen Cud Nad Wisla was the last Polish film by Boleslawski, a stage actor from an early age, who studied under Stanislavsky at the Moscow Art Theater and who began a successful career in Amerika working with famous actors of the time after making this film. Cud Nad Wisla is a remarkable film in spite of the fact that some of the reels are lost forever. The film is in 8 acts but only three of them are available. Still, there is no problem to enjoying Boleslawski's skillful direction. The film depicts two Polish love stories. The first involves Dame Krysta (Jadwiga Smosarska, a famous Polish actress of that time). She's a daughter of a wealthy landholder, who was brought up by the Granowski family and is in love with Jerzy, elder son of the Granowski's. The second is between Dame Ewa, daughter of a hospital porter and a doctor whom she loves, Jan Powada. It is Christmas Eve and such merry sentiments among those couples will be threatened with the coming of the Bolshevik soldiers. This complicates love matters, but everything finally will end up happily for both couples with the defeat of the Bolsheviks by the Poles at the Battle of Warsaw. The film ends with the wedding of both couples. The film narrative of Cud Nad Wisla is very fluid and ingenious; especially when keeping in mind, that the Polish film industry at that time was not a very important or generally remarkable technically. The picture includes double exposures or the use of different parts of the screen as a substitute of combined close-ups. The story has a certain epic and classic quality, developing superbly the different parts of the story… first in depicting the future plans of those lovers and then showing how the war influenced and affected their lives. The result is a perfectly paced and structured film. The end of the First World War saw German troops abandoning Wilno (Vilnius). Almost immediately, fighting broke out between Polish irregulars and Bolsheviks, both of whom wanted control of the city (the Lithuanians, who likewise were active at this time, are completely ignored in the film). In Dla Ciebie, Polsko, a recruit leaves the nearby village of Okszyniec to fight the Reds in the Spring of 1919. Soon after, the hapless inhabitants of the town must face the brutality of invading Bolsheviks. Of course, in the end, the Polish army comes to the rescue and the whole region is annexed to the newly born Poland. The Lithuanians weren't too impressed about this: shortly after the Treaty of Riga in 1920 and the firm creation of both the Lithuanian and Polish states, the Lithuanians promptly cut off all ties with Poland; literally and figuratively: highways were terminated at the border; electric lines cut; postal service forbidden between both countries. This sad state of affairs was to continue for a long time during the Interwar period and was not fully resolved until 1945, when the Bolsheviks confirmed Lithuanian hegemony over Vilnius (Wilno) after taking it from the Poles in 1939 and graciously "giving" it to the new Lithuanian SSR. 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ROME, Italy, July 15, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Catholic charitable efforts must go beyond the "search for justice" and be integrally connected to the proclamation of the Gospel, says Cardinal Robert Sarah, President of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, which oversees the Church's charitable institutions.
"Proclaiming the Gospel, which is not proselytism, is an integral part of charitable activity," the cardinal wrote in a Friday article for L'Osservatore Romano marking the 40th anniversary of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum. "The witness to charity finds its measure in Christ. The search for justice does not fulfill the task of charity."
Cor Unum's activities are concerned with "conveying this inspiration to evangelize towards all of the Church's pastoral works of charity," he said.
Cardinal Sarah has been at the forefront of a major effort by the Vatican to renew the Catholic identity of the Church's development agencies amidst scandals over the funding of questionable groups by the agencies in numerous countries, including Canada, America, Britain, France, and Austria.
According to the cardinal, when on July 15th, 1971 Pope Paul VI instituted Cor Unum, he already saw the need to affirm this evangelical witness as a response to "some of the misunderstandings that undermined the proper understanding of charity within the Church and that would unfortunately be confirmed in time."
He explained that Cor Unum was founded in a "moment of doubt, when the nature of Christian witness in the world was being questioned." At that trying time, he says, the Church risked a rift that could have "conceal[ed] the evangelical witness and missionary zeal for a limitless exaltation of earthly realities."
Cardinal Sarah points out that Bl. John Paul II had reemphasized the importance of evangelization to the Church's development efforts in his very first meeting with Cor Unum as pope in November 1978. "We must also take care to set advancement carefully in the context of evangelization, which is the fullness of human advancement, since it proclaims and offers man's full salvation," the late pope said.
This emphasis on proclaiming the Gospel has been carried on by Pope Benedict XVI, he said, who understands "that the absence of God is the most dramatic problem that torments and weakens modern culture."


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Finding a luxury watch that doesn't clash with your Halloween costume can be a difficult task. What goes with everything, but doesn't distract people from your costume? Well, you're in luck because Bob's Watches has the answer.
This Halloween, ditch the Daytona and go for something a little more festive: a Rolex with a hauntingly beautiful ghost bezel.
What is a ghost bezel? I'm glad you asked.
A faded, or ghost, bezel is due to a defect in pre-Cerachrom bezels produced by Rolex on their popular tool watches: the Submariner, GMT-Master, and the Sea-dweller. This rare, and desirable, defect is caused by a number of issues including age, amount of time spent in the sun, and rubbing against clothing. Rolex phased out their aluminum bezels once they created their proprietary Ceramic, or Cerachrom, bezels. While Rolex may find this trait undesirable, many avid vintage collectors rush to buy these watches as soon as they come to market.
Here are a few ghost bezels watches we have in stock right now:
Rolex Submariner 16800 with a lovely ghost bezel
Even though the ceramic bezel Submariner is more popular with new buyers, the vintage 16800 certainly has some admirers. Its creamy patina and pristine bezel is completely devoid of any scratches. Any collector would be elated to wear this beautiful watch for Halloween.
Rolex GMT-Master 1675 featuring a Pepsi ghost bezel
It's a Pepsi AND it's a ghost bezel. While seeing a Pepsi bezel Rolex GMT-Master in the wild is common, finding a Pepsi with a ghosted bezel is about as likely as seeing – well – a ghost. The GMT-Master 1675 featured an aluminum bezel prone to defects such as ghosting color change. Sometimes, on older 1675 bezels, the red coloring on the bezel has been transformed into a vibrant fuchsia. You can click here to see a beautiful example of this in real life.
Rolex Submariner reference 5513 with scratched and faded bezel
The bezel on this Submariner looks like it was used by Freddie Krueger, but the coloring is undeniably beautiful. For those who may not be as familiar with the reference 5513, this model was introduced in 1962 and replaced the 5508. Production of the 5513 lasted nearly 30 years, making it one of the longest continually produced references in Rolex history. The 5513 is the most iconic and recognizable references ever produced by Rolex. As a result, demand for this model is still incredibly high and warrants a hefty price tag.


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Kristina Tanner at the Sacramento State campus on June 29, 2022. Photo by Miguel Gutierrez Jr., CalMatters
By JEANNE KUANG
When she was 15 and had been a ward of the courts for half her life, Kristina Tanner learned the cost of her stays in group homes and with foster families was coming out of her own pocket.
She had qualified for monthly survivor benefits checks, a Social Security program for children whose parents had died.
Instead of the hundreds of dollars a month going to her or toward savings, it went to Butte County, she said, to cover checks issued to her foster care providers.
Now Tanner, who works three part-time jobs while attending Sacramento State University, wonders why the government needed to take her money.
"You're pretty much saying I'm paying for my time in care, and there's other people that are getting their time in care for free," she said. "It's not like we have our parents to fall back on."
California county child welfare agencies regularly reimburse themselves for caring for foster youth by applying for and taking the children's Social Security benefits — money that advocates say should instead be going to the children.
Some children in foster care have disabilities and are from low-income families, qualifying them for a Social Security program called Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. Others are like Tanner, eligible for survivor benefits because one or both of their parents died.
The state does not track how much money is withheld from these children, who make up a fraction of California's 55,000 foster kids.
In Los Angeles County, which cares for about a third of the state's foster children, the Department of Children and Family Services receives the benefits of about 600 children in its custody in any given month. Last year $5.4 million of children's SSI and survivor benefits went toward defraying foster care costs, DCFS said.
Advocates say taking the money hurts young people who are most in need of financial support, while it covers only a drop in the bucket of California's child welfare system, which consumes nearly $5 billion in federal, state and local funds a year.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Paul Ryan's plan to take over one of the most powerful committees in Congress could hit a snag when lawmakers return after the midterm elections.
Ryan, the Republican Party's candidate for vice president two years ago, has been telling colleagues for much of the past year that he wants to chair the powerful House Ways and Means Committee in the new Congress next year. The post could provide a platform for the Wisconsin Republican to launch a possible bid for president in 2016.
But Ryan has competition from a formidable opponent — Rep. Kevin Brady, a senior Republican from Texas.
Brady said Friday that he plans to wage a "friendly" battle with Ryan for the job.
"I want to give my colleagues two good choices," Brady said in a telephone interview. "Paul Ryan is a terrific leader and he's a good friend."
The Ways and Means Committee has jurisdiction over the biggest economic issues facing the country — taxes, trade, Social Security, health care and social programs.
Brady's candidacy could force Ryan to spell out his 2016 intentions as early as November, if fellow Republicans raise concerns that a presidential bid could be a distraction to such an important committee. House committee chairmen will be named during the lame duck session of Congress following the election.
If Republicans keep control of the House, committee chairmen will be nominated by a GOP steering committee led by House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio. The full House Republican conference generally approves the nominees.
Brady is a nine-term incumbent and the second most senior Republican on the Ways and Means Committee. He chairs the panel's health subcommittee.
"I'm prepared and qualified," Brady said, adding that he wants to focus on tax reform, Medicare fraud and improving Social Security's disability program.
Also important, Brady is part of the Texas delegation in the House, which boasts 24 Republicans, giving it a strong voice. Brady represents a solidly Republican district just north of Houston. He has a Libertarian opponent in the November election but there is no Democrat on the ballot.
Brady's Republican-friendly district has given him time to help fellow Republicans with their campaigns this year. That will be his focus until after the election, Brady said.
Ryan is right behind Brady in seniority on the Ways and Means Committee. Ryan is now chairman of the House Budget Committee, but he must step down from the post because House Republicans impose term limits on committee chairmen.
When asked about the competition to lead the Ways and Means Committee, Ryan's spokesman, Brian Bolduc, said, "Congressman Ryan is focused on his work at the House Budget Committee."
As Budget chairman, Ryan has made a name for himself as the main architect of several conservative House Republican budgets.
Many of Ryan's proposed spending cuts have never made it into law because of opposition from Senate Democrats and the Obama White House. But Ryan has gained a following, especially among conservatives, for his willingness to spell out difficult spending cuts.
On Ways and Means, the next chairman is expected to lead House Republican efforts to overhaul the nation's tax code, which politicians of many stripes agree is too complicated. If House Republicans offer an alternative to President Barack Obama's health law, the Ways and Means Committee could play a key role.
Also, Congress will soon have to deal with Social Security's disability program, which is facing a potential financial crisis in 2016.
All these issues offer pitfalls as well as opportunities for the next chairman of the Ways and Means committee. And consensus will be hard to come by, especially in the current partisan atmosphere.
Rep. Dave Camp, R-Mich., currently chairs the committee. He is retiring at the end of the year.
Camp worked for years to build a consensus around the idea of overhauling the tax code — lowering tax rates for everyone while making up the revenue by scaling back credits, deductions and exemptions. But after Camp unveiled a comprehensive plan in February, it went nowhere, despite House Republicans claiming to champion the issue.
Brady said Camp did important groundwork on the issue, giving the next committee chairman a good head start on the issue.
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The Le Dain Commission Report
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This report, the largest study ever conducted by the Government of Canada, is coming soon to these pages.
Chapter 1 - THE COMMISSION'S INTERPRETATION OF ITS TASK
Chapter 2 - THE DRUGS AND THEIR EFFECTS
A Review of Selected Drugs
Minor Tranquillizers and Other Drugs
Some Cannabis Studies of Current Significance
I. The 'La Guardia Report' (1944)
II. Isbell et al (1967)
III. Weil, Zinberg and Nelsen (1969)
IV. Jones and Stone (1969)
V. Clark and Nakashima (1968)
VI. Crancer et al (1969)
VII. Robins et al (1969)
VIII. ARF's Marijuana Users Study (1970)
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Opiate Narcotics
Volatile Solvents
References and Selected Bibliography
Chapter 3 - THE EXTENT AND PATTERNS OF NON-MEDICAL DRUG USE IN CANADA
Barbiturates and Tranquillizers
The Barbiturates
The Minor Tranquillizers
The Amphetamines
The 'Speed' Phenomenon
LSD and Other Strong Hallucinogens
Opiate Narcotics
Chapter 4 - SOME CAUSES OF NON-MEDICAL DRUG USE
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The Statutes and Administrative Regulations
The Role of Possession and Possessional Offences
Burden of Proof
The Definition of Trafficking
Methods of Enforcement
Sentencing Policy
Empirical Study of Law Enforcement and Correctional System
Chapter 6 - THE ISSUES - SOME INTERIM RECOMMENDATIONS
The Effects of the Drugs
Multiple Drug Use
Drugs and Crime
Extent and Patterns of Non-Medical Drug Use
Causes of Non-Medical Drug Use
Social Response
Research, Information and Education
The Law
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Prescribing Practices and Controls
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Gold Rush and Wild West: American History Reading List for Teens
Use these gold rush books during your study of the California Gold Rush and the wild west.
Teens will enjoy reading stories about these interesting times in American History in these living books. They're just some of the fun American history activities you can add to your homeschool.
During the 19th century, Americans were heading west.
This was a time of significant growth and change for the country. Americans were embarking on new adventures to explore the lands beyond the Mississippi River. Many believed they would find riches during the days of the Gold Rush, while others were hoping to find their own land and settle in the Wild West.
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Annie Oakley: Young Markswoman
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Famous Gunfighters of the Western Frontier by W.B. Masterson
A legendary lawman, buffalo hunter, Indian fighter, and newspaper columnist, Bat Masterson served as sheriff of Ford County, Kansas, ruled Dodge City, and became an eyewitness to the heyday of the Old West's most notorious outlaws.
Indian Chiefs by Russell Freedman
Biographies of six Western Indian chiefs who led their people in a historic moment of crisis, when a decision had to be made about fighting or cooperating with the white pioneers encroaching on their hunting grounds.
Roughing It by Mark Twain
In 1861, young Mark Twain found himself adrift as a tenderfoot in the Wild West, and Roughing It is his hilarious record of his travels come to life with his inimitable mixture of reporting, social satire, and rollicking tall tales.
Children of the Gold Rush by Claire Rudolf Murphy
In vintage photos, personal stories, and related historic material, Children of the Gold Rush portrays the lives of the indomitable kids who first came to Alaska and the Yukon Territory.
Cowboys, Indians, and Gunfighters: The Story of the Cattle Kingdom by Albert Marrin
An action-packed story of the days when ranchers vied with the native peoples to rule the plains of North America.
Cowboys of the Wild West by Russell Freedman
Introduces readers to the proud young men who inspired a legend — the trail-driving cow herders of the late nineteenth century.
The California Gold Rush (True Books) by Mel Friedman
Bright graphics, statistics, resources including website and places to visit, important words and more.
The California Gold Rush: An Interactive History Adventure by Elizabeth Raum
You are the prospector, so you get to choose your own adventure as you read about the gold rush.
What Was the Gold Rush? by Joan Holub
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Two tales of trickery and exaggeration by the Newbery Medalist feature adventures in the Old West and during the California Gold Rush.
The Call of the Wild and White Fang by Jack London
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The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains by Own Wister
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Ages of knowledge and faith purified in a pot of golden liquid. Be it agonizing pain or just the desire for a lovely Sunday lunch, chicken soup has the answer.
As I lately have some time, I was searching on the web last week. Trying to find fresh, fascinating tips, inspiring dishes that We have never tasted before, to astonish my loved ones with. Looking for quite some time yet could not discover any interesting things. Just before I thought to give up on it, I found this fabulous and simple dessert simply by chance. It seemed so scrumptious on its photo, that required prompt action.
It absolutely was easy to imagine the way it is created, its taste and how much my husband will enjoy it. Actually, it is extremely easy to keep happy him in terms of cakes. Yes, I'm a blessed one. Or perhaps he is.Anyways, I went to the site: Suncakemom and simply used the precise instuctions that were accompanied by wonderful pictures of the procedure. It just makes life faster and easier. I could imagine that it is a bit of a effort to take pics in the midst of cooking in the kitchen as you may will often have gross hands so I genuinely appreciate the time and effort she put in to make this post .
With that in mind I'm empowered to present my very own dishes in a similar fashion. Many thanks for the thought.
I was tweaking the initial recipe to make it for the taste of my family. I have to mention it absolutely was a great outcome. They enjoyed the taste, the overall look and loved having a sweet like this during a lively workweek. They quite simply wanted more, a lot more. Thus the next occasion I am not going to make the same mistake. I am likely to multiply the amount to keep them happy.
Thanks to Suncakemom for the cool Chicken Soup Recipe.
Get a yellow skinned vegetarian fed chicken.
Take the chicken apart. Take the skin of if desired but cook it with the meat as fat under the skin is essential for the flavor of the soup.
Add the rest of the broth ingredients. Optionally, the tomato can be cut into four if desired.
Fill the pot up with water. The more water we use, the more ingredients we have to add for a flavorful soup. Never add water at the end of the cooking process!
Place the lid on and cook the meat ready on low heat. Young chickens generally don't need more than one hour of cooking. Older birds though, could require hours of simmering.
Add the rest of the vegetables to the soup then bring it to boil on high heat. When the soup starts to boil lower the heat and simmer it until the vegetables have the desired texture. The cooking time for vegetables varies but 10 minutes simmering should be plenty to cook them tender and still preserve some of their nutritientes.
Take it off heat and let it sit for at least 10 – 30 more minutes with the lid still on. It could be served immediately but it's scorching hot so not really recommended. When the dish is served as an only meal thin noodle like pasta is served in it to provide more energy on one go.


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Family driven, future focused
Belgian Bottlecap Schotte NV. is proud to be a family company for more than 5 generations.
With this mentality, we act and react faster than ever, always focused on the future but with a lot of sympathy for the past, too. This makes us a very competitive company in a rapidly evolving market.
Our team is dedicated to making the impossible possible!
History :
1872: The foundation of "Kurkwaren Schotte" in Amsterdam in the Netherlands
1902: The family founded together with Willem and Jacob Schotte the Kurkwarenfabriek W. Schotte en C° in Antwerpen Belgium.
1922: "Kurkwarenfabriek de Belgische nijverheid W. Schotte & Co NV" was incorporated in the Korte Gasthuisstraat 15 in Antwerp city
1969: Start of production of heat shrinking bottle caps in Zele.
1972: Expansion of the Zele facilities with a warehouse and printing and treatment facilities for wine corks.
1984: Agent for E. BEGEROW & C° GmbH (Filtersheets – SIHA oenological products)
1987: Expansion of the production area with 1200m² and the foundation of the sister company " Belgian Bottlecap Manufacturing NV"
2005: Another expansion of the production and warehouse with the move to the site Steenweg op Waarloos 41 – 2840 Reet in the Antwerp province
2012: The merger of W. Schotte & C° NV and Belgian Bottlecap Manufacturing NV to "Belgian Bottlecap Schotte NV"
2015: The launch of a new product : pilfer proof longcap screwcaps (BVS 30×60), developed with the cooperation of Flanders Innovation by Science and Technology


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Hello Everyone
Well I got a few things to discuss today. First off is the word of the week. That word is "TIME". Now there is plenty we can say about time. What we were discussing is how we do not have the right to waste other people's time. Too many people think they can just waste others time. Students at school waste others students time, they waste the teacher's time by not listening. Co-workes waste each others time when they need to get their work done by a certain time. Now some people do this on purpose while others do not even know they are doing it. Time is very precious. It is one of the few things that we have a lot of and not a lot of all at the same time. If we were talking right now in person and I said to you "How much time do we have left?" Most would answer in a numerical value. i.e. we have 10 minutes left or whatever. The real answer should be "Not a lot". What I mean by this is we do not know how much time we have left so we need to treat it as if we do not have the time. We need to cherish everything. We need to be in the now. Not in the future. Not in the past. Simply in the now. And guess what, we you read this the now is the fast and we are now in the future or the new now. Get my point? Simply use your time and others' time wisely.
Another thing I wanted to mention was I just found out that we won the 2010 Reader's Choice Award for Best Martial Arts in Northumberland County. It will be announced officially next Friday in the Northumberland News. We have won all the awards from 2003 until now except for one. We have also won all the People's Choice Awards from 2003 through to and including 2010. The reason we keep winning is we have awesome Instructors, Black Belts, students, parents, and supporters. We win because we are a family and team. We look out for each other and work good together.
Also we have Buddy day this Wednesday and have quite a few buddies out for the taekwondo and kickboxing classes. You can see the picture on our facebook account or my personal facebook account @ Jonathan Field. Thanks to all the buddies that came our and had some fun with us. Thanks to Terry for taking the pictures for us.
Oh and just a reminder to post your random acts of courtesy and kindness to the courtesy challenge on this blog. We are currently sitting at 415 random acts of courtesy and kindness posted so far. I would greatly appreciate if you would take part. Thanks.
Well that is it for today.
Master Jonathan Field


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Duration: 3 hoursBlogging is a very effective internet marketing strategy; an ever-increasing number of businesses are also shifting towards internet marketing and trying to reach more customers by using online newsletters. In this course, you'll learn about methods to develop and sustain effective online blogs and newsletters. Includes examples.
Please note: Course notes are provided in PDF format for your convenience and can be downloaded to print or view on your device.


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Venezuela cocoa growers fear new pest
Dec 30: Venezuela cocoa trader Freddy Galindo has battled highway robberies, kidnappings of family members and declining quality in his 19 years spent on exporting the nation's legendary beans.
This year's harvest brought a new worry: meddling by the socialist government.
He said trucks filled with beans leaving his warehouse in central Venezuela were stopped by soldiers at checkpoints and held for days; drivers were forced to unload some cargo at government warehouses. Mr. Galindo claims that some 87 tonnes of his cocoa, worth $1,30,000, were missing when the trucks were finally released. Other traders here in Miranda State, Venezuela's number two producing region, have reported similar delays and confiscations in recent months.
Government officials say the checkpoints are meant to nab cocoa thieves, and that some beans have been seized by the State to settle owners' delinquent tax bills.
But the confrontations have unnerved growers and traders who fear their industry is being targeted for a government takeover.
Nationalisation has crippled Venezuela's oil and manufacturing sectors as well as agricultural industries, including coffee and sugar.
The private sector still controls most of the cocoa trade. But with crude output collapsing amid an economic crisis, the government has increased its emphasis on alternative export industries such as cocoa and gold.
Miranda state, this year, established a government-run company where farmers can sell their beans for export. It has exported 500 tonnes of cocoa so far, according to Miranda Governor Hector Rodriguez, around 5per cent of the country's annual exports.
While State officials have not forced local cocoa growers to use its organisation, many fear the government's entry into their industry is a preview of things to come. -Reuters
"It will be like sugar cane. They expropriated everything, and nowadays there is no sugar," said Freddy Padron, 50, who farms cocoa on an 11-hectare (27-acre) plot near San Jose. "All of this is at risk now."
Venezuela has been producing cocoa since the Spanish colonial era. It is a tiny player, exporting 8,000 to 10,000 tonnes per year, a fraction of big producers such as Ivory Coast and Ghana. Still, Venezuela's beans are prized by chocolate makers from Japan to Switzerland as some of the best in the world. Local artisans are confronting Venezuela's economic crisis by making gourmet chocolate bars that can sell for $10 each abroad.
Despite that stellar reputation, some chocolate makers have cut back their purchases of Venezuelan cocoa in recent years. Delays in export permits have stalled shipments, forcing buyers to go elsewhere. Quality has suffered too. Venezuela's strict currency controls have prevented many farmers from getting imported chemicals they need to fight disease.


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Brazilian Football Club Atlético Mineiro Issues its Own Cryptocurrency
Following examples from the biggest European clubs, Campeonato Brasileiro Série A member, Atlético Mineiro, is to issue their own cryptocurrency dubbed GaloCoin.
Every GaloCoin unit will be priced the same as the Brazilian Real in the public offering, and it seems that it will act as a stablecoin, leaning onto the Brazilian national currency. The minimal amount that a fan acquire is 50 GaloCoins, worth approximately $13, to be able to use them in the club's fintech ecosystem.
GaloCoin for tickets and merchandise, with a prepaid card option
Atlético Mineiro's fans will be able to utilize GaloCoins to buy match tickets and various merchandise sold by the club, accessing a variety of discounts in the process, with cooperation with FOOTCOIN.club company making it possible. Moreover, GaloCoin holders will have access to the prepaid debit card issued in collaboration with MasterCard.
It is also reported that GaloCoin will use the Ethereum network, which means that it is, in fact, an ERC-20 token, issued with the smart contract.
Although Atlético Mineiro is the first club to embrace crypto in South America, it isn't the first club which has issued its own cryptocurrency. Earlier this year the same was done by two of the European giants of the game, Italian Juventus, and French Paris Saint Germain.
Pioneers of the new fintech in football
As mentioned, European clubs have already integrated blockchain based currencies into their business dealings, while some of the best players in history either issued their own cryptocurrencies or have endorsed some blockchain-related projects.
One of the examples is a Brazilian football legend, and one of the most talented footballers in the history of the game, Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, better known as Ronaldinho Gaucho, who has already launched his own project called Ronaldinho Soccer Coin (RSC) to develop 300 VR stadium digital reproductions.
It is not just Ronaldinho, other renown retired and active players have joined the crypto bandwagon in one way or another, such as Didier Drogba, Michael Owen, Roberto Carlos, Luis Figo, and Barcelona's favorite, Argentinian, Lionel Messi.
Furthermore, even clubs have been bought with cryptocurrencies, and players' wages are paid in the digital form of currency.
Cryptocurrencies have definitely penetrated the world of sports, especially football, as it is by far the largest sport-related business. Nevertheless, there is still a considerable amount of uncharted territory between the two naturally complementary industries, and it will be interesting to see where this interconnection will take both.


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A new build of R-Studio is available for download.
- Sometimes R-Studio showed folders deleted from the root folder in Extra Found Files rather than in the root folder. Fixed.
- RAID consistency check once stopped could not be continued. Fixed.
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ADI Expands Product Line to Include New Low Profile Base Unit
Automation Devices, Inc., (ADI) a vibratory feeder manufacturer, is now offering a Model 10 low profile base unit for vibratory feeder bowls. The new Model 10 low profile base unit, is designed for feeder bowls between 10 and 18 inches and offers a lower height from the table to top of drive unit, ultimately taking up less space compared to standard feeders.
A popular feature of ADI feeders is the round base, which lends itself to the use of a shell cover which keeps parts, debris and incidental liquids out of the spring and coil area.
"The new low profile housing is made of ABS thermoplastic, eliminating the sometimes cumbersome two-part metal shell and latching system on standard shells," explains ADI Project Manager, Dallas Holmes. "It is a unique product and is simply not like anything other bowl builders offer in their product line," adds Holmes.
The Model 10 low profile is half the size of competitor 10 inch bowl drives which makes it ideal for customers where space is at a premium. It is available in AC at 120 pulses per second or half wave rectified at 60 pulses per second and also 24 volts.
Automation Devices Inc. produces a full line of tooled and un-tooled vibratory feeders and components. They are located in Fairview, Pa. They can be contacted at 814-474-5561 orwww.autodev.com.


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Monday, December 6, 2010
How to store & display headbands!
Here are photos of how I organize my headbands:
Basket (from Pink Cupcake):
Vase (this one is from clearance section of Homegoods):
From TJ Maxx (need to add a few more skinny headbands to this one):
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Woah that is a lot of headbands! I love the idea of using a vase to store headbands. It looks so pretty that way. Also, I have that same pink and green whale frame from your last picture!ReplyDelete
These are such great ideas! I put my headbands on pictures frames on my dresser.ReplyDelete
Your headbands are so organized! Mine are thrown in a basket in the bathroom cabinet and sometimes I forget I have certain ones.ReplyDelete
I envy your headband collection, you have some adorable ones!! I've never really thought to do the vase like JCrew but that's a great idea! Right now I just have them in the bottom drawer of a little thing I have on the bookshelf and they do NOT fit hahahaReplyDelete
You have such a great collection!ReplyDelete
Thank you for the great ideas :-)ReplyDelete
You have quite a collection. A friend hangs her headbands as art in her bathroom. She used little nails and just hooks the individual headbands on each one.ReplyDelete
I love the idea of using a vase! I'm totally going to do that!ReplyDelete
Oh, how I love headbands! I just love your blog! :) You can check out mine, I jsut started today so there isn't much! :)ReplyDelete
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Swedish Helga releases a captivating video for an intense "Battle Song"
"This is super intense, heavy and utterly, utterly wonderful."
// Soundsphere magazine
"A song moving in the same musical landscape as Emma Ruth Rundle and Chelsea Wolfe's calmer moments…
It's dark and desolate but utterly beautiful " // HYMN
Drawing upon a wide range of influences from post-rock and metal to folk & classical, Helga propagates a unique sense of melancholy. On 'Battle Song', pounding tribal drums are juxtaposed with mournful vocals and washes of guitar noise – with its roots as much in black metal as modern pop music. While intense and unrelenting, the track remains accessible with melodic hooks that will stay with you long after listening to it.
This music video was a result of a teamwork between photographer Olof Grind and artist Linus Hasselberg, co-directing it together, and the stunningly dark forest shots fits perfectly with Helga and her music. Helga's own words on the video;
"I enjoyed the making of this music video. I don't often get the chance to express myself through dance. Dancing makes me feel free. I'm normally a calm person, but I love being wild and energetic on stage like a bird finally uncaged. This time, my stage was the forest. It's a special one because I hang out there a lot. Suddenly I'm making my first music video there, it feels weird and special. The smoke grenades created a magical atmosphere. I felt like a fictional character with superpowers! And together we use magic to fight the battle! I love this feeling. I am thankful that a former classmate wanted to do this with me and brought more dancers to join the musical ride. I'm glad we did this together."
Hailing from the forests of Dalarna, Sweden, Helga writes music from the confines of her cabin. Living in the wilderness with just her guitar for company has given her songwriting a unique sense of introspection. She tells us
"Nature for me is something magical and spiritual. It gives me a stronger sense of self and a feeling of unity and calm. I try my best to express these experiences and emotions through my music. I have a hard time writing songs about people and end up writing about nature, introspection and ethereal stuff instead. It feels easier and more natural to me. I gather a lot of inspiration from nature, internal experiences my wild imagination, books and dreams."
In a time when the environment is ever more under threat, it's only natural that meditation upon the state of the world, while full of beauty, is tinged with darkness and melancholy.
'Battle Song' is the first single from the upcoming debut EP 'Nebulous' released later this winter on the Stockholm based label Icons Creating Evil Art.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7qseRh3ouracYc1Sy0NENa
Facebook: www.facebook.com/helgadalarna/


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UPrinting Giveaway of 50 Free Brochures
I am offering another lovely giveaway by Giveaway Blogs and UPrinting,com!! UPrinting has asked me to participate in a FREE Blog Giveaway of 50 8.5×11″ brochures. I have received these brochures and the quality is extremely excellent.  The variety is incredible – these brochures are great and have lots of uses. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LEAVE YOUR EMAIL IN YOUR COMMENT – I HAVE IT FROM YOUR POSTING A COMMENT! Please go ahead and enter – your email is NOT being exposed to the world! This time it is a short contest so get your entry in right away!! Please check it out!
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Decision No. 14,360
Appeal of D.H., on behalf of K.C., from action of the Board of Education of the New Lebanon Central School District regarding student discipline.
Decision No. 14,360
(May 16, 2000)
Ruberti, Girvin & Ferlazzo, P.C., attorneys for respondent, Kristine Amodeo Lanchantin, Esq., of counsel
MILLS, Commissioner.--Petitioner appeals a determination by the Board of Education of the New Lebanon Central School District ("respondent"), upholding the suspension of her daughter, K.C., from the varsity soccer team for the fall 1999 season. Petitioner also appeals certain changes that were made to K.C.'s class schedule in the fall of 1999. The appeal must be dismissed.
On August 12, 1999, the father of a female student ("Student A") told James Bedford, principal of respondent's junior-senior high school, that K.C. and another student ("Student T") had physically assaulted his daughter on August 9, 1999. During the course of Mr. Bedford's investigation of the incident, he interviewed Student A and two other student witnesses to the incident. He also attempted to speak to K.C. to obtain her version of the incident, but petitioner and K.C. declined to speak to him upon advice of their attorney.
On or about August 21, 1999, K.C. began practicing with the varsity soccer team. She signed the Code of Conduct for Interscholastic Athletes ("Code") prescribed by the school district for its student athletes, which she had also signed in August 1998 before the start of the previous soccer season. The Code establishes certain standards of conduct for participation in interscholastic athletics, and provides for suspension or other sanctions for violations of the Code.
On August 30, 1999, after completing his investigation, Mr. Bedford sent a letter to petitioner advising her of his determination that K.C. had violated Sections II-A(1)(d) and II-E(1) of the Code by physically assaulting a fellow student on August 9, 1999. The principal recommended K.C.'s suspension from interscholastic athletics for the duration of the fall season, but recommended the restoration of her eligibility to participate in interscholastic athletics in the winter 1999-2000 season.
Petitioner appealed this decision to the district's Athletic Review Board ("ARB"), which sustained the principal's decision on September 8, 1999. Mr. Bedford informed K.C. of the ARB's determination by letter dated September 10, 1999, and advised her that she could appeal the decision to respondent board pursuant to Section II-L(6) of the Code.
During the investigation of the August 9 incident, the principal and superintendent reviewed the class schedules of all three students involved in the incident, and found that they had various classes and/or lunch periods in common. School records further indicated complaints that Student T had harassed Student A during the previous school year, particularly during the lunch period. Concerned for the health, safety and welfare of all three students, the principal and superintendent resolved to keep them separated to the maximum extent possible during school hours, especially during lunch periods.
To accomplish this goal, school officials made changes to all three students' class schedules for the fall of 1999. K.C. and Student A originally had a lunch period in common. Because the only available alternate lunch period conflicted with a scheduled Business Law course, K.C. was switched into a different course and assigned to the alternate lunch period. The Business Law course was generally filled by senior students, and the administrators reasoned that K.C. would be able to take the course next year as she was only a junior.
On September 13, 1999, petitioner's counsel sent a letter to the superintendent, appealing the ARB's decision to respondent. Petitioner also sent a letter on September 16, 1999 to individual members of respondent board, challenging not only the soccer suspension but also the changes to K.C.'s class and lunch schedule. By decision dated September 27, 1999, respondent upheld K.C.'s suspension from the soccer team for the fall 1999 season, but did not address the changes to K.C.'s schedule. On October 8, 1999, petitioner sent a letter to respondent, questioning why respondent had not addressed the academic scheduling issue in its decision. The superintendent answered by letter dated October 20, 1999, explaining the reasons for the class changes and denying the request to reinstate K.C. into the Business Law class. This appeal ensued. Petitioner's request for preliminary relief was denied on December 7, 1999.
Petitioner contends that the investigation was incomplete and violated K.C.'s due process rights because, upon the advice of counsel, K.C. could not talk to Mr. Bedford and give her side of the incident; that the Code was inapplicable during the summer months, and the off-school activity could not serve to support a school-based suspension; that the schedule changes constituted improper academic punishment; that the penalty was excessive; and that the district does not enforce the Code uniformly or fairly. Petitioner seeks monetary damages, attorneys' fees, reimbursement of fees for a soccer camp K.C. attended during the summer of 1999, a published public apology from district officials, and an order to cease any further discriminatory practices against K.C. or her family.
Respondent denies petitioner's claims, and raises a number of procedural objections. Respondent contends that the petition is untimely, that petitioner failed to name two necessary parties, that the petition served upon them lacked the notices required by ""275.11 and 276.1 of the Commissioner's Regulations, and that the Commissioner lacks jurisdiction to grant the relief requested. I will address these procedural objections first.
I agree that I am without jurisdiction to grant most of the relief sought by petitioner. The Commissioner has no authority to award monetary damages or reimbursements in an appeal brought pursuant to Education Law "310 (Appeal of Dickinson, 39 Ed Dept Rep ___, Decision No. 14,168; Appeal of Calhoun, 38 id. 542, Decision No. 14,089), or to award attorneys' fees (Appeal of Student Suspected of Having a Disability, 39 Ed Dept Rep ___, Decision No. 14,192; Appeal of Silano, 33 id. 20, Decision No. 12,961). Nor is there a legal basis for requesting an order directing school officials to publish an apology to a student (Appeal of Basil, 37 Ed Dept Rep 568, Decision No. 13,929; Appeal of Gary I., 32 id. 191, Decision No. 12,801). Dismissal of the request for written apologies also moots respondent's objection that the principal and superintendent are necessary parties to this appeal, since there is no longer any request for relief directed specifically at them.
The appeal is also untimely insofar as petitioner challenges respondent's September 27, 1999 decision upholding K.C.'s soccer suspension. An appeal to the Commissioner must be brought within 30 days of the making of the decision or act complained of (8 NYCRR "275.16). This appeal in part challenges respondent's September 27, 1999 decision to uphold the soccer suspension. The record does not indicate the date of petitioner's actual receipt of the written decision, but affording the usual five days for mailing, excluding Sundays and holidays (seeAppeal of Medina, 32 Ed Dept Rep 183, Decision No. 12,799), the date of receipt of the decision would be no later than October 2, 1999. The period for initiating an appeal expired 30 days from that date, on November 3, 1999. Petitioner did not commence this appeal until November 17, 1999, and she has presented no excuse or reason for her failure to commence this appeal in a timely manner. The portion of the appeal challenging the soccer suspension must therefore be dismissed as untimely, as well as the request that I order the school to cease discriminating against K.C., because that claim appears to be related to the allegation that the penalty assessed against K.C. was excessive and disproportionate.
The only remaining issue is the challenge to K.C.'s class and lunch transfers, which I find timely because this appeal was commenced within 30 days of the date of the superintendent's final decision issued on October 20, 1999. In her reply, petitioner withdrew her request to have K.C. transferred back into the Business Law course, which would have had the concomitant effect of reinstating her into the originally assigned lunch period. There are, therefore, no further issues to be addressed in this appeal.


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Tree of Life Ring.
Hand carved to show two bodies entwined in an erotic embrace representing a tree of life (and love) symbolic of family fidelity and fecundity all in top quality genuine bloodstone.
A sterling silver and genuine high quality bloodstone. beautiful shoulder design with the lion rampant of Scotland.
The oval cut is 22 x 18 mm (7/8 x 11/16 inch). This is a medium sized Regnas tree of life ring.
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Over the past few years, the popularity of rentable electric scooters or e-scooters has increased dramatically. As a new, seemingly fun method of transportation, pedestrians looking to ride for leisure or bypass a trip on a Metro bus or rideshare vehicle have turned to renting Lime and Bird scooters to get them from point A to point B. While scooters do have benefits – including the ease of the rental itself – they are more dangerous than riders realize, already causing hundreds of serious injuries and even deaths since their widespread adoption in cities across the country.
Danger By The Numbers
Currently, it's estimated that there are nearly 65,000 electric scooters available for rental across the country. This means e-scooters are just as accessible as the opportunity to be injured while riding on them. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of e-scooter accidents in Austin, Texas between September and November 2018 provided a clear snapshot of associated injuries.
During the limited timeframe, 271 persons were identified as e-scooter accident victims, and of those around 190 were riding an e-scooter at the time of their injury. This alone shows that an electric scooter – like any other motorized vehicle – can seriously injure pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers. Nearly half (46%) of e-scooter injuries sustained while riding were head-related, including traumatic brain injuries, skull fractures, lacerations, and abrasions to the head area. Because e-scooter rental companies neither provide nor require the use of a helmet to ride, the CDC study found only 4.4% of accident victims were wearing proper safety protection at the time of the accident. As a head and/or brain injury is among the most severe and life altering injuries a person could sustain, the extremely low incidence of helmet use by riders is shocking and worrisome.
In addition to accident victims suffering severe head injuries, 84% suffered fractures, 45% suffered nerve, tendon, or ligament injuries, and about 8% required a stay longer than 48 hours in a hospital. While a leisurely ride may sound fun, high-speed scooters have the potential to leave riders and those around them with painful injuries that require extensive medical care.
Common Causes: Crashes of Electric Scooters
E-scooter accidents can have a variety of causes. While an accident can occur for one of many reasons, the majority of e-scooter accident victims were injured due to the following common causes:
- Falls were responsible for nearly 80% of e-scooter accident-related injuries. Surprising to most riders, e-scooters can reach speeds near 20 mph. For a rider, many of whom lack driving experience, this can be extremely hard to control, and even the slightly sidewalk crack or debris can cause a rider to fall from their scooter at a high speed.
- Collisions with objects were to be blame for around 11% of injuries, once again shining light on the difficulty of controlling e-scooters. Due to the lack of driving and safety education and training on electric scooters, almost all riders are left in the dark regarding its design and abilities. Bulky and requiring a rider to stand, e-scooters are unpredictable and many times unable to sustain any level of impact or collision with another object. A foreign object in an e-scooter's path can cause the rider to lose control, leading to a crash.
- Car-related e-scooter accidents are unfortunately almost as common as those involving a stationary street object or debris. Because of their speed, e-scooters are commonly ridden on the same roads as motor vehicles. A lack of available and adequate cyclist and pedestrian safety infrastructure – like metered crosswalks and designated bike lanes – can leave e-scooter riders just as susceptible to reckless motor vehicle drivers.
Houston E-Scooter Accident Attorneys
Regardless of the dangers electric scooters pose, rentals are not going anywhere anytime soon. As their popularity continues to increase, so will scooter-related accidents. Rental companies and manufacturers have a responsibility to riders and their communities to educate the public and address the lack of personal protective equipment provided to riders. If you or a loved one has been injured in an e-scooter accident, contact the Houston personal injury trial attorneys at Adame Garza today to discuss your case at no cost.


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Lemonade on the pier: summer vibes 101. Love how this pretty place is walking distance from home! Shot this look earlier in the summer on a stroll with my sister and thought I'd share it as it's perfect for cooler late summer days! First of all, these shoes are my upgrade from slip-on Vans with a little extra platform. Love them and I think they'll be awesome for the fall. I'm big on classic looks and a manly cut blouse is a closet staple for me. Love the stripes and color of this top, especially paired with the denim of the skirt. Kept the bling more masculine, too with a just big silver watch and finished the look with my latest Raybans. Basic and simple, boom. No lemonade for me today, just tea to go with memorizing medical facts. Time to get back to the study zone (came up for air to make this post haha). Chat later babeskillets, Tita xx


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Kris had come over to watch the match and as soon as the final whistle blew he was out the door and off home. Sensible guy, seeing as it was 1am. For Australia the result was huge. Not only their first goals ever scored in the World Cup but their first win also. The fact that it was the highest rates broadcast ever on SBS (the terrestrial channel that is show the tournament) illustrates how interest has spiked over here.
The following morning, standing on the platform, I could spot the commuters who had stayed up to watch Viduka, Cahill & Co. making Australian football history. The hair was a little unkempt and they met your gaze with a glazed stare from their puffy eyes. All the while there was a constant half smile on their face like they still hadn't come down from the previous night's high. It was all I could do to keep from giving my fellow stalwarts a thumbs-up as we passed on the trains and trams.
Once I got to the office it was like being back in England, everybody was talking about football and had an opinion:
"How didn't that Egyptian see it was a foul?"
"They should have played Kewell out wide."
"That Viduka, great captain but have you seen the size of his head?"
For once I was the proverbial one-eyed man. It was well know that I'd been hyping the tournament to anyone who'd listen for a long time and so I got more visitors to my office in the one morning than I'd had for months. People were taking my predictions as gospel and going away smiling when I told them that "Australia had a chance if they could keep the score low against Brazil and then get a result in the Croatia game."
I know the water cooler chat will likely return to Aussie Rules and Shane Warne as soon as Jules Rimet finds a new home but until then I'll continue to enjoy my late nights and new found status as the office Alan Hansen.


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IKEA is one of the most well-known brands in the world that manufacture kitchen appliances, home accessories, and furniture. Their products are extremely popular among people of all ages and all backgrounds,
IKEA is one of the most well-known brands in the world that manufacture kitchen appliances, home accessories, and furniture. Their products are extremely popular among people of all ages and all backgrounds, from interior designers to college students. One of the main reasons for this is because of its wide range of products. Here are the 20 of the best IKEA products you should buy:
Poang Chair
The Poang is a classic chair designed by Noboru Nakamura, it has a timeless design that looks great in just about any kind of environment. The unique combination of Japanese and Scandinavian styles makes the chair a great addition to your living space and even your bedroom. Its durability, affordability, and color options also add to the overall value of the product.
Stockholm Rug
Wool rugs are usually very expensive. However, that's not the case with the Stockholm Rug. This product from IKEA is a flat woven rug with a dimension of 5'7×7'10 that starts at a surprisingly low price of $169. Despite its low price, the quality is amazing, and it makes a great centerpiece for your living room.
Gulliver Crib
This next product on the list is something that people with young kids at home will love. It is a crib with a classic design that will help your baby sleep safely until they're ready for a real bed. The product has an almost perfect rating on IKEA's official website thanks to its sturdiness and easy assembly.
Eldig Cooktop
The Eldig Cooktop is a budget friendly 30-inch four burner gas that you should definitely own. Customers usually compare it with other products that are almost $100 more expensive. Plus, it also comes with a 5-year warranty.
Slakt Twin Bed with Storage
The Slakt Twin Bed is something that every teenager dreams about. It's a minimalistic looking bed that comes with a ton of storage space on the side. You can easily store all of your stuff right under your bed without taking up any extra space in your room.
Solbo Table Lamp
The Solbo Table Lamp is one of the most adorable looking LED lamps you will ever find. The light is soft and warm but also not too bright. Most buyers consider it the perfect lamp for children, but it can still look great in just about any room.
Applaro Patio Furniture
If you're looking to buy outdoor furniture without spending a ton of money, look no further. The Applaro Patio Furniture line from IKEA will have your backyard looking like a million bucks, minus the cost. It's made using solid acacia wood, and while it's not the most water resistant material, it will still last a long time provided you take good care of it.
Billy Bookcase
The Billy Bookcase is one of the best selling IKEA products of all time. Customers love its roomy design and easy assembly. It is also comparatively cheap and comes in different designs and sizes.
Strandmon Armchair
With a wingback design, the Strandmon Armchair is a classic piece of furniture from IKEA. It comes with a surprisingly low price tag for its high quality and comfort. You can also buy it in different color options and patterns.
Nisse Folding Chair
A portable folding chair is a must for every household, and the Nisse folding chair is the one to go for. It is extremely stylish for a folding chair and is also quite sturdy despite its lightweight and slim frame.
Torkis Laundry Basket
Made with high quality flexible plastic, the Torkis Laundry Basket has a number of uses. Even though it is a laundry basket, you can use it as a storage bin, recycling bin, or even as a beverage basket.
Muskot Plant Pot
The Muskot Plant Pot is a great buy for anyone who loves planting. It comes in a wide range of sizes and is also very cheap. The pot has a modern design to it with a clean look that will look great in almost any décor.
Rens Sheepskin
IKEA also sells Rens Sheepskin, which is something you should definitely add to your living room or bedroom. You can use it as a rug or a design piece, and it will instantly make your room much cozier.
Trofast Storage
The Trofast Storage is an iconic product from IKEA that can help you organize your kid's toys more efficiently. The sliding bins come in three different sizes and are highly customizable. It is particularly good at sorting out small toys like Legos and action figures.
Raskog Utility Cart
The Raskog Utility Cart is an extremely versatile product from IKEA. It is a three tier rolling cart that you can use just about anywhere, from your kids' playroom to your bathroom or even a craft room. It is also extremely durable for its price.
Variera Pot Lid Organizer
This pot lid holder might be a cheap product, but it is one that you'll absolutely fall in love with. It has an adjustable design, meaning that you can extend it from just 3 inches up to 20 inches. The product does a great job of securing your lids regardless of their size.
SYMFONISK Table Lamp with Speakers
This tech-infused table lamp is another great piece of furniture that perfectly fits your couch or bed. The bottom part of the lamp consists of the Sonos speaker, while the top part has a stylish lamp that illuminates your room with class.
Nikkeby 4-Drawer Dresser
The next product is a stylish steel dresser that comes in explosive colors. It could add some style to a kid's room or maybe provide extra storage in the hallway. If you want something less explosive, you can even go for the neutral gray-green color.
Docksta Table
The Docksta Table is a clean and simple dining table with a minimalistic design. You can set it up anywhere in your living room, and it will still look great regardless of the décor.
Frakra Bag
You may not see anything special with this blue shopping bag at first glance, but it is actually one of the most iconic products you can buy from IKEA. This reusable bag is not only big enough to carry large items like blankets and pillows, but it is also strong enough to carry heavy items. Some designers even imitated this bag and put a price tag of more than $2k. However, you can get this bag in IKEA at just under $2.


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June 1st, 1964: Fire & Safety Services is Founded
Fire & Safety Services was founded on June 1, 1964, on the principal of serving those who serve others. Walter Runyon was the principal owner at the beginning and was an influential member in the fire service in Central New Jersey both as a firefighter and with the training of future firefighters. He believed there was a need to provide quality equipment at fair prices.
1977: FSS Becomes a Pierce Fire Apparatus Dealer
At first, Fire & Safety Services focused on providing firefighters with the loose equipment and personal protective equipment they needed. But that all changed in 1977 after an introduction by a mutual acquaintance led to Fire & Safety Services representing Pierce Manufacturing in Northern New Jersey.
1982: FSS Ownership Transfers to Bill Russell
In 1982, Mr. Runyon was looking to retire and approached Bill Russell who also had a long history in the fire service in the state, both as a firefighter, an instructor, and in apparatus sales, about purchasing the business and he agreed. One of the first hires Bill made was to bring on Vincent Scalera to become our Service Manager. Vinnie was also a long-time firefighter and had worked on fire apparatus for a number of years for the local Mack dealership.
1985: FSS Expands Pierce Territory
In 1985, Pierce reconfigured its sales territories and added the southern portion of the state to Fire & Safety Services' territory.
1986: FSS Acquires More Space
Around the same time, due to the diligent efforts of Bill and his sales staff and the quality service being provided by our service group, the success of the business began to grow and in 1986 the growth necessitated a moved down the road from their original 1,000 sq.ft. home to a new location with 8,000 sq.ft of office and shop space.
1993: Sales and Service Continue to Grow
In 1993, our growing service department needed another service manager and we brought on Sean O'Connor who immediately meshed with Vinnie and our service staff. At the same time our sales team continued to grow; and the truck sales grew accordingly.
Throughout this time, Fire & Safety prided itself in being a family business – the Russell family all played their parts in supporting the company over the years, doing odd jobs around the business, gaining invaluable insight on how the company was operated. But it was more than that – the business was a family – experiencing marriages, births, weddings, and even deaths – all as a family. And it extended to our customers as well. Our customers became more than customers – they became friends. And that was how the business grew. We didn't want to just fix the complaint – we wanted to correct the problem; we weren't interested in just selling a fire apparatus, we wanted to sell our friends the equipment that would be protecting their homes and their families – so we wanted to make sure it was the right apparatus for them.
1999: David Russell Joins the Family Business
In 1999, when Bill started talking about finding a successor, David decided to leave his law career and return to the family business. Over the course of the next half dozen years, David learned all aspects of the business before being becoming the majority shareholder and President of the company in 2006.
2007: FSS Needs More Space — Again!
One of the first needs David addressed upon taking over was finding a new building for the still growing business. In fall of 2007, the company found an ideal location about a mile from their current location which provided almost 15,000 sq.ft of office and shop space. Two years later, they agreed to lease the remaining portion of the building to increase their space to the current 18,000 sq.ft. of space.
Our latest historical updates include:
- In 2009, Fire & Safety Services sold its 1000th Pierce apparatus to the Township of Edison
- In 2014, we celebrated our 50th anniversary
- In 2017, we celebrated our 40th year representing Pierce Manufacturing
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Music has made its mark on Romanian culture throughout history. Take a seven-day tour of the most important musical sites in the country as well as tour some examples of Romania's brilliant architecture & Transylvanian countryside.
Upon arrival in Frankfurt, you will meet your tour guide who will take you to Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Your tour will begin with a visit to the Roman Patriarchal Church & the Palace of Parliament, the second largest administrative building in the world. You can also visit the Village Museum which showcases variations of Romania's farm life & watermills or visit local gardens & monuments around the city. Afterward, drive to Pitesti where you will check in to your hotel & spend the remainder of the evening.
Begin traveling north towards Medias, stopping at the Crozia Monastery, one of the most notable monuments in the country. It houses the tomb of Mircea the Elder & is known for its medieval art & architecture. You will then drive through the stunning Olt Valley & Transylvanian countryside to the city of Sibiu. Start with a walking tour of the town squares where you can cross the Bridge of Lies. Legend has it that if someone tells a lie on the bridge, it will begin to shake. It is also covered in locks from lovers declaring their love for each other. Arrive midafternoon in Medias to visit the St. Margaret Church, one of the oldest fortified churches in Transylvania. Take the evening to rest or enjoy the city's nightlife.
Enjoy breakfast before departing for Sighisoara. On the way, you will stop for a visit at the Biertan Fortified Church, which is the largest in the country. It once housed most of the region's evangelical bishops. Once in Sighisoara, you can visit historical sites like the Old Clock Tower & The Church on the Hill. You can also tour the house where Dracula was "born". Make a quick stop in Bistrita to visit the Evangelical Church before arriving in Gura Humorului where you will spend the night.
Today, you will tour a variety of monasteries, beginning with the Moldovita monastery, known for its vibrant external frescos depicting Bible stories & snippets of Romanian history. Then, visit the Sucevita Monastery with similar external designs & a nearby ceramic center where you can watch local artisans make black ceramic pottery. In the afternoon, you can visit the Voronet monastery where you will meet the nuns who will explain the beautiful blue frescos & the building's medieval history. The evening can be spent exploring the city or resting at your hotel.
After breakfast, visit the Humor Convent where you can see frescos & a tower with a fantastic view of the countryside. Then, meet the monks living in the Neamt Monastery, one of the oldest & most important in the country. Continue the drive to Lacul Rosu through the illustrious Bicaz gorge. The gorge, also called the "Neck of Hell", is an impressive 1,000 feet deep & is part of the Cheile Cheile Bicazului-Hasmas National Park. Arrive in Lacu Rosu & check into your hotel where you can spend the remainder of the evening at leisure.
Begin your last full day in Romania on the road, heading toward Bucharest. As you drive through the Carpathian Mountains, stop in a few monasteries, some of which date back to the 17th century. Arrive in Bucharest & enjoy the evening at the Bucharest National Opera House.


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Learn About How Homestead Tax Exemption Lowers Real Estate Taxes
What Are Homestead Tax Exemptions?
The dreaded property tax! Most counties allow us to make two payments and real estate taxes seem to rise all the time. Homestead tax exemptions can help you lower real estate taxes and each state has different laws on how they work. Every state in the US has adopted various types of homestead tax exemptions enabling homeowners to save at real estate tax time.
One homestead tax exemption is where the county in which you live allows you to remove part of the value of your home to save. For example, if your home is valued at $100,000, you can qualify for a set amount to be exempt from tax. In Texas for example, a house that is valued at $100,000 may qualify for a $15,000 homestead tax exemption. This means instead of paying real estate taxes on $100,000, you'll pay on the lower value of $85,000.
This is the most popular type of homestead tax exemption and not all states and counties participate in this type of exemption. To find out what sort of homestead tax exemptions apply in your state, visit, Taxes By State.
Every homeowner has to be eligible for homestead tax exemptions, so how do you know if you qualify?
How to Qualify for Homestead Tax Exemptions
In most states, to qualify, you must meet one of the following requirements:
- You must have owned the home on January 1st in the tax year you are requesting the exemption.
- You must be 65 years of age or disabled. If you are 65 and disabled, the January 1st rule doesn't apply.
- The home must be your principal residence.
- You are a veteran or a survivor of a veteran.
In other states you must be able to answer one of the above questions and,
- Be in a low or mid-income tax level as designated by your state.
- Use a percentage instead of a flat dollar exemption meaning instead of a set dollar amount that shelters part of the value of your home, a percentage is applied.
Flat dollar or fixed homestead tax exemptions often lose their value in the long run. For example, in Florida, the homestead tax is $25,000. Homes in Florida have increased in value by 59%, meaning a once $88,000 valued home is now worth $140,000 but the $25,000 flat dollar homestead tax has remained the same.
If you live in a state or county that applies a percentage for homestead tax exemptions, the percentage stays the same no matter how high your property is valued.
Who Foots the Bill?
Because county assessors determine the value of homes, if you are eligible for a homestead tax exemption and aren't required to pay the full property tax, who foots the bill?
The answer to this question is, it varies. Some counties will help fund local governments to help them maintain the dollars needed to run their towns or cities. Other counties leave it up to the city or town to rework their budgets adjusting for less property taxes collected.
If the homestead property tax exemption is state-wide, the state helps to fund tax revenue losses in each county, city or town.
Beware of Scams
Unfortunately, there are some firms that attempt to make money from the homestead property tax exemption. What these firms do is tell you they will file for the exemption on your behalf for a fee. In every state, it is free to file for your exemption and if you don't understand how to do it, your state or local revenue department can help you at no cost.
Other companies collect fees upfront and tell homeowners they are eligible for more than one homestead tax exemption. They may imply you will qualify for up to four or five exemptions. In most cases, this is not true and these firms often gear these scams toward the low-income or the elderly.
Homestead property tax exemptions can lower real estate taxes. While the most popular is sheltering part of the value of your home and paying taxes on a lower valuation, other exemptions include school exemptions, farm and land exemptions, and various county exemptions.
Check the Taxes By State website or call your county assessor, your accountant, or your state's taxation and revenue department to find out which exemption you qualify for as a homeowner.
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The Dance and Ceremony Team performs different types of ceremonies, including at Cub Scout Blue & Gold banquets, Webelos Scout Arrow of Light ceremonies, Boy Scout Courts of Honor and American Heritage Girls meetings. We have standard scripts we typically follow but we can adjust to your ceremony as needed. Please let us know if you have a ceremony in mind or time limits that we need to fit in.
You can request a performance from the team via the Reservations link at the top of this site.
Cub Scout Pack Meetings
One of our more common requests is for a dance or ceremony at a Cub Scout Pack Meetings. These typically occur at Blue & Gold ceremonies in January, February and March, but ceremonies can be scheduled at any time of the year. We can adjust our schedule to match your time requirements as necessary.
Our ceremony team will need a place to change before and after the ceremony and store their clothing.
Arrow of Light Ceremonies
We also often perform Arrow of Light advancement ceremonies for Webelos Scouts. We have scripts for advancement ceremonies where our Scouts perform the entire ceremony.


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Welcome to Tribe Essentials!
This eCourse has been created especially for you to learn the Culture of Heaven, we as a tribe, are building at Eagle Mountain!
"We" are a tribe seeking to bring Heaven's culture to establish on this Earth in every sphere of influence. Bobby and Becky Haaby are passionate about putting apostolic feet to prophetic hope!
There are many opportunities in our Tribe for consistent growth and alignment with Heaven's way of doing things, innovation, and creativity!
On the second Sunday of each month, you will be given an opportunity to ask questions in the Upper Room from 9am-10:15am.
Watching the videos is not a prerequisite to attending Tribe Essentials. Watching the videos however, may help you to feel more engaged in the conversation.
Tribe Essentials will be facilitated by Layla McGlone and Eric Schaffner.
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The PT-P900W is a complete wireless on-demand laminating label printing solution that comes with printer, accessories, label design and print software, and a full length UL certified tape - all this for the price of just the printer! This small footprint printer produces wide, premium quality laminated labels at 360 dpi print resolution, up to 32 mm print height on 36 mm tape, and features a built-in automatic cutter that trims a continuous "tape" to virtually any length, one at a time or as a strip of pre-cut labels. Brother laminated labels can withstand abrasion, fading, extreme temperatures, chemicals and moisture.
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