text:
5 ways to make the most of your backyard
Many of us can't live without our beloved backyards, but are we getting the most from this space? Here are some ideas to make your yard more useful.
The iconic Aussie backyard doesn't need to be limited to summer BBQs, a game of cricket and kids darting through sprinklers. Here are five ways to maximise your outdoor living potential and make the most of your backyard, in any season.
Add another room
By constructing a pergola or similar structure with ground covering (such as decking or pavers) you can create an outdoor living space. To protect against the elements, add patio blinds or shutters on the sides. Overhead, consider options that allow sunlight in for colder months, such as a retractable roof, louvers or a deciduous-vine covered arbor. Cozy it up with weatherproof lounges and cushions, hanging egg chairs or hammocks, tables and lanterns. If you have power you can include fans or heaters, lighting, a built-in outdoor kitchen, bar fridge, outdoor speakers or even a spa! For a decadent touch incorporate a fire-pit or outdoor fireplace.
Install a pizza oven
If you already love throwing a snag on the barbie, why not introduce a slice of Italy by installing an outdoor pizza oven? Some DIY pizza oven kits allow you to set up your oven how and where you like. "Locate it close to your home or in the alfresco area to utilise year-round," says Pat Polito of Polito Woodfire Ovens. If you run into trouble with the set-up contact the supplier or a tradie can help. As for the cooking, you can make the dough yourself or your local pizzeria might supply it – just place ingredients in small bowls and get guests to make their own creations. "Once you've experienced a pizza day in someone's backyard, you'll be hooked!" says Polito.
Create a nature-based play space
Go beyond the standard swing and cubbyhouse set-up by utilising natural elements. Try these ideas from landscape architects Laidlaw & Laidlaw Design: create a screened corner for imaginative play. Create a natural sand or mud pit using flat-topped rocks or logs and build it close to a tap to add a water-play experience. Create tunnels and cubby-like enclosed areas with plants and grasses such as Evergreen Feather Grass (Miscanthus transmorrisonensis). Or introduce balancing elements using logs (make sure they're securely placed low to the ground, preferably under 400mm), either as a long beam or upright and half buried as stepping stones.
Make a zen zone
Research shows that mindfulness meditation can help reduce stress and boost wellbeing. Setting up a tranquil area – such as a zen garden – in your backyard can inspire meditation or simple relaxation time. Common elements of zen-inspired gardens are rocks, moss, water features, pruned trees and raked sand representing water ripples. "To achieve a vision of zen think about function and the senses," says Director of Urban Studios Landscapes Sam Lindsay. What's the purpose (function) of the area – is it for sitting, lying down, walking, meditating or perhaps doing yoga or tai chi? What do you want to look at (sight)? What do you want to feel (touch) when your hands, feet and body come into contact with the benches, walkways and walls? And what do you want to hear (sound) – perhaps wind rustling leaves, bamboo clunking against each other or a soft water trickle? Then put it together to create the space you need to relax.
Create a sports zone
If your kids and you are sports enthusiasts, bring an element of your favourite sport to the backyard. This could be a golf putting green, a place to shoot some hoops, or room for a soccer goal! Or create an outdoor gym using elements you may already have in your backyard – a bench for step-ups, tricep dips and push-ups, a grassy area to place a yoga mat and a weather proof chest makes a great storage facility for your weights and dumbbells.


text:
Save $39.05
Roll over image to zoom in
Click to open expanded view
$329.00 (-12%)
Product Description
SIERRA ESM 72.5″ WINGSPAN SPITFIRE RETRACTS These were custom made for us by SIERRA PRECISION for the ESM 72.5″ wingspan SPITFIRE Model. These units will fit in the SPITFIRE easliy and support your model very well on grass or paved runways. These heavy duty main units feature scale-type functioning struts and retract outward such as found on the fullscale Warbird.
- – Struts Preinstalled into retract main bodies.
- – Units Retract outward into wing just like FullScale Spitfire
- – Main Struts feature functioning struts
- – Machined Aluminum retract frame
- – Machined Aircraft aluminum pivot block
- – Aluminum Upper Strut with Stainless Steel Lower Oleos
- – 3/4″ Pneumatic CylindersREQUIRES one air kit to operate such as a SIERRA or ROBART AIR KIT with air tank, lines, fittings, air valve etc. Wheels not included. Photo for illustration purposes only.
What would you like to know about this product?

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The Calcutta high court allowed the organisation to hold a workshop on how they can create genetically-superior babies, but said no treatment can be administered at the event.
New Delhi: India is the land of Gandhi and the Buddha, an Indian official told the United Nations last week. "We cannot have a racist mindset." What would he then say to the promise made by the "medical wing" of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh – parent organisation of the party that is currently running the Indian government – promising prospective "dark-skinned" parents who undergo its workshop and procedures "babies … with fair complexion"?
Call it racism or quackery, the Calcutta high court on Friday decided to allow the RSS-linked Arogya Bharati to carry out a programme on how to conceive children that would be tall and fair provided it adhered to strict conditions. The workshop in Calcutta intended to tell couples ancient secrets on how to conceive a 'susantan' or a super baby, reported NDTV. West Bengal's Commission for Protection of Child Rights had approached the high court seeking guidance on the programme.
The workshop, priced at Rs 500 per couple, was to be conducted by Dr Karishma Narvin, a visiting lecturer at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar.
Dr Hitesh Jani, also from the Gujarat Ayurved University, told NDTV that modern-day genetic science allows for genetic engineering in vitro, which is in a petri dish, whereas the garbh sanskar which they propagate would enable this genetic engineering to be in vivo, inside the womb itself.
The court allowed the programme to be held but set the condition that no money can be charged for it and only a lecture can be given, there should be no administration of any treatment. The court also asked that the event be videotaped and submitted to the court.
The website of 'Garbhvigyan Anusandhan Kendra' says, "Garbh Sanskar, a scientifically proven fact, is an amazing way of teaching/educating and bonding with unborn baby in womb during pregnancy." For this, they ask couples "to increase the good karmic level to such an extent that the divine soul chooses it to be its parents." They say that children born after garbh sanskar will have an early development of childhood milestones like sentence formation. They will also be braver, more creative and less stubborn than other children. They also claim to be able to mitigate hereditary diseases if garbh sanskar is "started during planning phase with full devotion." Ultimately, the organisation says that all this helps in "getting best progeny". They do this via Ayurvedic herbs and Panchkarma therapies, and by regulating diet, through yoga, music CDs and activity plans.
The Indian Express reported that the project claims to have successfully delivered 450 customised babies. However, the 'success stories' section of their website has two pieces of identical text, written in faux Latin. The Indian Express also said that some of the expected protocols will involve three months of 'shuddhikaran' or purification. The time of intercourse will be decided by the position of the planets. The couple must not have any intercourse during pregnancy. All of this together will give the couples their 'uttam santati' or perfect and customised child. The project started in Gujarat and plans on having centres in every state by 2020.
Jani, the national convenor of Arogya Bharati, was quoted by Indian Express as saying, "The parents may have lower IQ, with a poor educational background, but their baby can be extremely bright. If the proper procedure is followed, babies of dark-skinned parents with lesser height can have fair complexion and grow taller."


text:
Ugh. Monday. Also known as my first day back to reality in two glorious weeks. I love time off. A lot. But alas, it's back to school I go.
When I heard about Lauren's new link-up, I knew right away I wanted to participate. It worked out really well considering it's starting on my first day
The whole premise behind Mix It Mondays is to take one piece of clothing, style it several different ways, and then share your look with your closest blogging friends. We all know that I am in no way, no how a fashion blogger, but I have been trying really hard lately to create new outfits from the same pieces that have been sitting in my closet forever.
Last January in fact, one of my Non-Resolutions was to dress better for work. Getting up at 5:30 in the morning and then spending the entire day surrounded by six-year-olds doesn't exactly inspire the fashionista in me but I was tired of using that as an excuse. However, another one of my non-resolutions was to stop spending so much money. Robbie and I have really had to tighten the reigns this past year and I'm proud to say that we've done really really good. But no-spending meant no new wardrobe which meant I had to get creative.
**Disclaimer - I don't have any fancy-posed outfit pics for now. That will be my goal for next week for sure!!
My most favorite piece of clothing to style has been this maxi-dress I found at TJ Maxx. It was the perfect maxi dress for summer and with a cardigan it easily transitioned into a "work" outfit. As it started getting colder, I began layering shirts on top to give it more of a maxi skirt look. The only problem I'm having with maxi skirts/dresses in winter are the shoes - I never know exactly what to pair them with.
Maxi dress, Starbucks, and elephants. Just a few of my favorite things.
Transitioning into fall.
And again, once it got really cold.
I love how easy a maxi dress is to wear not to mention how comfortable they are (because let's face it, comfort is a big factor) while still looking nice and put together.
What's your favorite piece of clothing to style?


text:
Thursday, February 3, 2011
It was bound to happen...
Posted by Johanna at 7:56 AM
3 comments:
- The JR said...
Yup, my Country she totally understands cause she comes in and find the sneaky cats in her bed all the time....
- February 3, 2011 at 10:31 AM
- Rose H (UK) said...
Well, it's a heated pad...waddya expect? Oskar shouldn't vacate it!
- February 3, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Aww, poor Oskar. Do you think they'd lie there together? Or would Oskar get a perforated nose?
- February 5, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
As a transplanted lungs, and who needs it?
nowadays it is so difficult to surprise someone with organ transplantation, many even have friends who have gone through it. In extreme cases, this will be the so-called "friends of friends". I mean that such operations have becom...
What happened to the woman, which was transplanted male hands?
In 2016, the 18-year-old Shreya, Sidangoli from India without hands below the elbow in a car accident. A year later, doctors were able to transplant her lost limbs from a black male donor who died during the incident on the eve of...
How long organs can be outside the body?
depending on the species, the organs can be out of the body from several hours to a day and a half As we all know, modern medicine has long used method that saves countless human lives. Transplantation is one of the key and most d...
Scientists for the first time in the history of the printed trachea on the bio-printer
bioprinting Technology is getting better! When the first 3D printers, very few people could even imagine how far will this technology. Of course, the usual means for three-dimensional printing has found its application in the manu...
Scientists have preserved brain tissue alive for weeks
viability of the Central nervous system — the first step on the way to transplant the brain With the development of transplantation scientists have started to find more and more opportunities for as long as possible to keep ...
Scientists were able to grow tooth enamel
Tooth enamel — the strongest substance in the human body what do you think, what fabric is the strongest in our body? Almost certainly the first thing that comes to mind — is . After all, they are really very durable. ...
The new technology allows to print organs in seconds
On pages of our portal (and our news ) we have about the success in the field of three-dimensional printing of organs. It is believed that in the near future this technology will allow to get rid of donor organs and replaced them ...
The transplantation of organs from animals to humans will happen this year
To date, the possibility of transplantation of organs is no surprise. However, despite the fact that transplantation over the past several decades has progressed far enough, the main problem of this sector in view of the shortage ...
Scientists are ready to transplant pig skin man
Modern transplantation, unfortunately, is still not able to provide the required bodies to all those in need, so in this area conducted a variety of surveys in order for this limitation to be overcome. Many of you have probably he...
Opened a new location of the origin of blood cells in the human body
according to the publication, Cell Stem Cell, a team of researchers from the Columbia center for translational immunology a few years ago I noticed a very interesting pattern: many patients undergoing transplantation of the intest...
Scientists have created a unique implant that will not be rejected by the body
Any material (including biological), which are not created by our bodies in any event are foreign and will reject. And even if they are made of the most advanced inert material, ensure that rejection will not happen, nobody will. ...
The first artificial cornea, printed on 3D-printer, ready for transplantation
the Cornea is — this is an extremely important but very delicate part of our body. It is very easily prone to injury and various diseases in which a person can lose vision. The question of creating an artificial cornea scien...
The smart surface will reflect all the germs and viruses. Except those that you make to the exception list
What would sterile the environment and whatever the means of disinfection, we may possess, on any surface, in any case will accumulate bacteria and viruses. So if we can't affect it, maybe we should do something with the very surf...
AI in 2 times increased the number of successful transplants of organs
Transplantation, perhaps — this is one of those disciplines, which, as an extremely important branch of medicine because of many factors can make a qualitative leap forward. And even with a healthy donor organ, success is un...
American startup has learned how to safely freeze the bodies for a long time
despite all the great strides in creating artificial organs, at the moment, transplantation has many problems, and it's not only about the shortage of donor organs, but also on their transport, because very few tissues capable of ...
First performed a lung transplant "in vitro"
Modern transplantation, despite the rather good level of development is still driven into the frame to the shortage of organs for transplantation, because they almost always need to take from the living and consenting donors. A go...
American scientists have printed on a 3D printer working heart muscle
organ Transplantation annually saves countless human lives. However, in transplantation there are many disadvantages: from the rejection of the transplanted sample to the banal lack of authority in a particular time. The last prob...
Doctors performed the first full transplant of a penis and scrotum
Surgeons at Johns Hopkins performed the first full transplant of the penis and scrotum for a wounded soldier. About the same time the hospital announced on Monday. Over the past few years there have been several transplants penis,...
A new type of artificial electronic skin allows you to feel touch
Modern technologies allow to recreate limbs controlled by thought, and even partially restore vision and hearing to people who for one reason or another were deprived of them. However, something that until today remained inaccessi...
Organs for transplantation will grow... in sheep
without a doubt, one of the most serious diseases are those that so strongly affect the human organs that become unable to perform its function. Then you have to resort to transplantation. However, not every transplanted organ wil...


text:
Our editors will review what you've submitted and determine whether to revise the article.
Matsuzaka, city, Mie ken (prefecture), west-central Honshu, Japan. It is situated on the western shore of Ise Bay.
Matsuzaka was a castle town and commercial centre during the Edo (Tokugawa) period (1603–1867), when cotton spinning was introduced there. Agricultural products of the surrounding Ise Bay plain include rice, wheat, sweet potatoes, and tea. The city's modern industries produce glass, electrical machinery, ships, and yarn. Matsuzaka is well known in Japan for its production of beef cattle, and mulberries are grown for sericulture (silkworm raising). Points of historic interest include the 17th-century castle and the home of the eminent scholar and poet Motoori Norinaga (1730–1801). Pop. (2005) 168,973; (2010) 188,017.


text:
Winchester Cathedral Pilgrimage in a Day – 6.5 miles – Hyde Abbey to Winchester Cathedral.
How do you establish your presence in Winchester before you start making pilgrimage to Canterbury? Start at Hyde Abbey, the place clouded in mystery where King Alfred is allegedly buried. Filter water from Hyde stream nearby and, perhaps sing our water song 'Water Flows', drink it, before heading to St Lawrence's Church, built on the site of William the Conqueror's palace chapel. Head from there to Winchester Cathedral and its crypt, which may be flooded, with the evocative Gormley sculpture rising from the water. Around the shrine of St Swithun gather your thoughts and mind yourselves of the intention you can initially set at Hyde Abbey Gate. This could be either a question that you want answered in your lives, or something that you want to bring into your life or let go of. Then to St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate church, and possibly be silent for several minutes. Then on to the Hospital of St Cross, with the oldest charitable institution of the Wayfarer's Dole of bread and ale, which you have to ask for. Perhaps lunch there.
Play pooh sticks standing over the River Itchen in the water meadows, and let your stick symbolise our intention flowing with the river. Then up St Catherine's Hill, and walk the historic labyrinth called the 'Mizmaze' (probably 350 years old, possibly older), where you can contemplate your original intention for the eight minutes or so it takes to walk it. Down the hill, along the river towards the oldest parish church in Winchester, St John the Baptist, with Saxon wall paintings, and then finally ending at the Cathedral.
A British Pilgrimage Trust route plotted by Will Parsons, with photos and Google Map waypoint descriptions by Guy Hayward, co-author of 'Britain's Pilgrim Places'.
Click to download route/s in GPX file format for your smartphone's map app
Instructions for using a GPX file to show you the route offline on your smartphone
Buy Cathedral Pilgrim Passport here


text:
After walking the Appalachian Trail, Republican state Senator Tim Neville has decided to throw his hat in the ring for U.S. Senate. To that we say, Sen., you had to fly all the way east to find mountains? We've heard Colorado has a trail or two….
Neville joins Republican El Paso County Commissioner Darryl Glenn in the race. Several others including District Attorney George Brauchler, Colorado Springs businessman Robert Blaha, and Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith also are considering challenging our embattled Democratic U.S. Senator Michael Bennet.
In case you don't know Sen. Neville, he has lived in Colorado since 1977 and currently represents Jefferson County in the Colorado State Senate's District 16. An interesting fact is that his son, Patrick, also serves in the Colorado State Legislature as a state representative from Douglas County.
Neville was first appointed to the state Senate through a vacancy committee in 2011 and served for one year. Due to re-districting, he sat out the 2012 election and, subsequently, won election to the newly-formed Senate District 16 in 2014. Before holding elected office, Neville was involved in the political process as a volunteer and activist.
Neville spent much of his professional career in food service distribution and sales, and in restaurant management before that. He is currently an EVP at Neville Insurance Associates, an independent insurance brokerage. Neville holds a degree in business administration from Regis University.
Neville has been married for 35 years to his wife Barb. They have two sons and five grandchildren.


text:
Building of the first Red Funnel RoRo ship, which provides ferry services between Southampton and the isle of Wight.
De Boer Staal supplied a complete shipbuilding kit for the construction of the roll-on roll-off ferry Red Kestrel, containing plasma cut steel in grade A and AH 36 with 3.2 certificate, marked and formed, shot blasted and primed with the two-component shopprimer Sigmaweld. The various sections were called of just-in-time and a quick and smooth building process was ensured.


text:
Pay Up
Got a blog that makes no money? The city wants $300, thank you very much.
Even though small-time bloggers aren't exactly raking in the dough, the city requires privilege licenses for any business engaged in any "activity for profit," says tax attorney Michael Mandale of Center City law firm Mandale Kaufmann. This applies "whether or not they earned a profit during the preceding year," he adds.
So even if your blog collects a handful of hits a day, as long as there's the potential for it to be lucrative — and, as Mandale points out, most hosting sites set aside space for bloggers to sell advertising — the city thinks you should cut it a check. According to Andrea Mannino of the Philadelphia Department of Revenue, in fact, simply choosing the option to make money from ads — regardless of how much or little money is actually generated — qualifies a blog as a business. The same rules apply to freelance writers. As former City Paper news editor Doron Taussig once lamented [Slant, "Taxed Out," April 28, 2005], the city considers freelancers — which both Bess and Barry are, in addition to their blog work — "businesses," and requires them to pay for a license and pay taxes on their profits, on top of their state and federal taxes.
I'm sure that the local Democratic party leaders will be happy enough to explain why it's vitally necessary to hit up individual folks for licenses to (among other things) blog – and why it's vitally important to concentrate on the 'law' part of 'boneheaded law,' and ignore 'boneheaded' completely – but out here in Real-Person Land the phrase "absurd nonsense" comes to mind.
Via Mark Hemingway, who points out,
To say that these kinds of draconian measures are detrimental to the public discourse would be an understatement.
Particularly when you consider that most bloggers don't even make $300 in a year.
Investor's Business Daily has an editorial on it Abridging Too Far


text:
SnapShot Sunday
9 comments
aww they are lovely, i want to go to that fair! xReplyDelete
Cool pictures! are you a beach person?? I am a land lover...meaning can't swin, can't float, hate sandwiches with sand! But I do enjoy walking in the sand and getting my feet wet! xoxo my Dear!ReplyDelete
Those are such great pictures! Isn't the seahorse just really pretty. I think they are interesting creatures. I like to watch them.ReplyDelete
I hope you are making an album of all your photos!! x
The single feather is brilliant.ReplyDelete
Have a lovely week dear!
Chic 'n Cheap Living
gorgeous! i love the seahorse shot!ReplyDelete
I especially love the photo of the carnival!ReplyDelete
x Jasmine
Thank you so much for coming to visit me! You have such a lovely site here! Returning the follow ... :)ReplyDelete
Such amazing photos!!!! You know how much I LOVE the seahorse one!!! :) They are my absolute favourite things in the world!! :)ReplyDelete
I wish I could see Coney Island in the summer!! How's the beach at the end of April?! :) Cannot.wait.to.see.you!!! :)
- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2014 at 5:08 PM
I delight in, result in I discovered just what I wasReplyDelete
having a look for. You have ended my 4 day lengthy hunt!
God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye
Also visit my web-site :: lighting


text:
Community rallies around former firefighter after vandals strike home
ST. ANTHONY, Minn. (KSMP) - The family of a St. Anthony firefighter, forced to leave the force because of medical issues, woke up to a nasty surprise on Friday.
Someone stole thousands of dollars worth of personal items, as well as one of the family's vehicles from the home of Isaac Davis. The thieves also got away with some important medication.
"I've been nauseous all day," Davis said. "I can feel it in my gut, I can feel it in my heart that I'm angry."
But Davis said there's just too much cleaning up to do inside his family's garage to be angry. The burglars were not content to just steal tools and other items, but also compelled to spray paint thinner all over the garage.
"They tore apart our cars and sprayed it on our kids car seats, they just sprayed everything," said Hallie Davis, Isaac's wife. "Not only did they take like stuff that was obviously worth money, but they took stuff that was from his grandfather."
Davis followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, who was a Minneapolis firefighter for three decades.
He was forced to resign from the St. Anthony Fire Department last month as his health deteriorated.
In 2015, he was 26 and probably the fittest firefighter with the St. Anthony Fire Department.
Just two months later, he was in the hospital for a bout of sepsis. He was later diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis and hypophosphatemia. He also developed muscular myopathy, and doctors are researching whether his condition has roots in his genetics.
"It's weird being as young as we are, watching your husband deteriorate in front of you," Hallie Davis said. "He was just so healthy and strong."
Now he needs medications to survive, though the thieves stole some of those too.
They also damaged his wheelchair and stole the vest he uses to make it easier to hunt.
For Davis, the calm he summoned when responding to emergencies is helping him deal with this latest setback.
"I can hold on to that anger a little bit," Davis said. "Deal with the situation at hand, and make sure everyone and everything is ok. And then deal with it I guess."
The family is getting help from friends and neighbors, as well as members of the St. Anthony Fire Department, setting up a GoFundMe page to help with expenses.


text:
Our Global Scholars Programme offers the brightest law graduates from around the common law world the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the commercial, legal and regulatory framework of the Hong Kong financial markets. It aims to promote an exchange of ideas and to build the global fraternity of financial markets lawyers. Successful applicants will come to work in Hong Kong on a paid 4 week internship with accommodation provided by us.
Applicants for the programme must have graduated or expect to graduate from a well-recognized law school outside of Hong Kong at or near the top of their class and must express a keen interest in the financial markets. This programme operates all year around and has no fixed deadline.
Apply Now
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the The Global Scholars Programme Application form


text:
This medication may be used to relieve occasional constipation. However, when treating constipation, you should use milder products (such as stool softeners, bulk-forming laxatives) whenever possible. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other treatment options. Your doctor may also prescribe this product (usually along with other products) to clean stool from the intestines before surgery or certain bowel procedures (such as colonoscopy, radiography). Use it only as directed by your doctor.
Sodium phosphate is a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It usually causes a bowel movement after 1 to 5 minutes.
Do not use this medication in children younger than 2 years of age.
Lowest Prices
Get the lowest prices on generic medications.
Private and secure
Your privacy is always protected and your information is secure.
Prescriptions made easy
We work with your doctor or local pharmacist to take care of transfers, refill requests, and more.
Support Hours:
Monday - Friday 8am - 9pm ET
Saturdays 9am - 5pm ET


text:
Floor Cleaning and Waxing
Dirt and grit in high traffic areas can leave beautiful floors looking dull. If not cleaned on a regular basis, floors can become scratched, nicked, or damaged. Quality Services can ensure the cleanliness of your home or work flooring with our floor waxing services. When you undergo quality floor waxing and cleaning, your floors will maintain shine and appearance through daily wear and tear. Having a professional floor cleaning can increase the longevity of your floor and save you money long-term. We offer top-notch floor cleaning services for all types of floors, including vinyl, tile, marble and ceramic. Cement, slate, terracotta, and no-wax floors can also be professionally cleaned. Quality Services waxes floors in more than just your home, but small and large businesses as well. We will service busy apartment complexes, schools, hospitals, hotels, day cares, and other places where commercial janitorial services are required due to high traffic.
Quality Services professional floor cleaning services will exceed your expectations. You can be assured you are receiving excellent floor cleaning and waxing, as we have the best supplies to make your floors shine like new. Quality Services professional floor cleaning services also include the following:
- Dust mopping to ensure that all loose dirt, sand, and grit have been removed from the floor and around the baseboards. All furniture is removed from the room prior to a professional cleaning to ensure a thorough cleaning.
- If floor cleaning is performed in a business location, Quality Services will set up Wet Floor signs to advise employees and the public against potential slipping hazards.
- Floor is prepped.
- Stripping solution is applied to small sections of the floor at a time. The solution sets on the floor for approximately 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the condition of the floor and type of floor involved.
- We use a scrubber attached to an abrasive pad to remove old wax on the floor. To remove a build-up of stripping solution, a wet-dry vacuum is used. Excess water and solution is then soaked up.
- Followed by a neutral cleaner to neutralize the stripping solution.
- The floor is cleaned with a damp mop with clear rinse water. It is then allowed to thoroughly dry.
- Floors are completed after applying 4 to 5 coats of wax.
Quality Services has a team of reliable, experienced, and fully-trained professionals who are knowledgeable on what the best floor cleaning products for the job are, and can make your floors look like new. High-traffic areas can result in dull floors that appear prematurely aged. We know how to restore the natural beauty of a floor.
Floors require special care and using the wrong products or tools can lead to discoloration and damage. The primary benefit of using a Quality Services professional is the assurance that your floors will look nearly new without suffering any type of damage.
If you have any questions about our floor cleaning services, call us today at (920) 894-2559 or contact us for a Free Estimate.


text:
- Shadi Abou-Zahra, Accessibility Strategy and Technology Specialist, World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: All Levels
- Type of session: General Conference
Learn about open curricula that are freely available from the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), to help you build your own courses and presentations on web accessibility.
The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is developing a set of open and freely available curricula. These help lecturers in formal education settings and trainers in consulting settings to develop quality courses on web accessibility. The curricula are role-based, to address different audiences including web designers, developers, quality assurance testers, project managers and team leaders, and others involved in the production and maintenance process of websites. This lecture will introduce this work from the W3C Education and Outreach Working Group (EOWG), and how it can be used to provide courses and training. The lecture will also provide feedback and input into future curricula, and invite participation in the open W3C process to help improve this resource.
- Curricula on web accessibility
- Teaching web accessibility
- Open materials for free use
Disability Areas
All Areas
Topic Areas
Teaching about Accessibility in Curriculum, Uncategorized
Speaker Bio(s)
Shadi Abou-Zahra
Shadi Abou-Zahra works with the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) as the Accessibility Strategy and Technology Specialist. He coordinates accessibility priorities in the W3C Strategy team, as well as international promotion, coordination, and harmonization of web accessibility standards. Shadi also maintains WAI liaisons with key stakeholders including disability, research, and standards organizations, as well as coordinates WAI outreach in Europe, accessibility evaluation techniques, and European-funded projects on accessibility.


text:
Enjoy a stay in our Old Pine Cabin overlooking the grassy fields! This is the only "modern" cabin on the property, located near our grassy camping lawns.
Gypsy Wagon
Ever stayed in a covered wagon for the night? Now's your chance!
Quick Info
- Check-in: 3-9pm Check out: 11am
- HOT SPRINGS SOAKING NOT INCLUDED. You must book your soaking separately.
- This unit is PET FRIENDLY. We charge a $50 fee/pet per night plus a $100 damage deposit.
- Sleeps up to two people
- Please respect our quiet hours from 9pm until 9am
- 2 Person-Per Night
- $100
- 1 Child (Up to age 12)-Per Night
- $12.50
About Gypsy Wagon
Spend a fun night or two in true 1800s road trip style on the Gypsy Wagon! This adorable covered wagon features a double bed, electricity, electric heater, and furnishings. It's just a short walk to the common bathhouse, which has toilets, sinks, and hot showers. Step outside to see the stars at night, enjoy the wildlife during the day, and soak in the hot springs for a restorative vacation.
What to Bring
Campers are in charge of their own food and own shower products.
Up to 2 People – $100 Per Night
Kids 12 and Under – $25 Per Night
Mystic Hot Springs is not responsible for lost or left belongings.
- All bookings and sales for Mystic Hot Springs are non-refundable.
- Music Festival tickets are not refundable for any reason at any time.
- Any rescheduling needs to be made a **week before** your scheduled stay


text:
Online articles from the databases can be used in your courses.
You may download a pdf and store it in Moodle for your students to access.
Or you can link to the full-text article within a database. Be sure to use the permalink that is found within the EBSCO databases. (The link in the address bar is temporary and will not work after a short period of time.) See an example of how to find the permalink.


text:
McTeacher's Night Buys Silence, Harms Kids' Health
McDonald's has pledged not to market branded foods to children in elementary schools. Yet a new report released by Michele Simon and Corporate Accountability International describes how educational fundraisers like McDonald's McTeacher's Night violate the spirit of the pledge – and worse – buy silence when it comes to junk food marketing and children's health.
During McTeacher's night, schoolteachers actually work the counter of a local McDonald's, serving up the company's signature hamburgers, fries, and chicken nuggets. A certain percentage of the profits get sent back to the school, so local families are encouraged to dine at McDonald's in the name of raising funds for education. It's a key component of McDonald's education-based philanthropy.
Since I first learned of the fundraiser several years ago, it's been clear to me that McDonald's gets more out of McTeacher's Night than the schools it partners with do. With every fundraiser, McDonald's receives an implicit stamp of approval from educators and free PR to boot, all while its products – high in salt, sugar, and fat – contribute to poor health and chronic disease among children and families.
But Simon's new report details just how meager the benefits of these fundraisers really are for schools. With every McTeacher's Night, schools receive only 15-20 percent of profits over the course of a three-to-four hour shift. In Reno, Nevada, the Echo Loder Elementary School raised $500 from McTeacher's Night – amounting to a mere 93 cents per student. At the same time, local news coverage featured video of Ronald McDonald playing with school kids, providing valuable airtime to the restaurant.
When you factor in the free labor provided by teachers, the cost to McDonald's to purchase comparable advertising aimed at the same audience, and the increased business generated by parents who want to support their schools, McTeacher's Night stops looking like a charitable event at all.
That's cause enough for putting a stop to it. But as a mother and a health advocate, I have to say that the most insidious aspect of McTeacher's Night is the chilling effect it can have on discussions about junk food marketing to kids. In the 'always on' media environment that today's kids live in, it's ever more critical for our children to develop media literacy – to understand that companies are targeting them directly with messages designed to build brand loyalty. Schools are a natural place to educate children about marketing, and to develop the critical thinking skills needed to recognize it. It's also where kids can learn about nutrition and the harmful impact of junk food. When McDonald's engages in educational philanthropy, it's buying silence and complicity from the schools it partners with. And that's a steep price to pay.
McDonald's should abide by its pledge not to market in schools – and that includes the direct targeting of children and families through McTeacher's Night. And in the meantime, schools and parents can put in place healthy fundraising policies and practices that support education without sacrificing health. Such policies are a clear win-win, fostering community-wide health among schools, teachers, families, and children.


text:
Anti Aging Medicine
At Waller Wellness Center, we take a different approach to medical treatment. Instead of looking at health as the absence of disease, we consider health a state of optimal wellness and vitality. When you are truly healthy, you'll feel great physically and mentally.
Many people have great health until the age of 20 or 30. At that point, health gradually starts to decline. This is when age-related chronic conditions start to appear, such as:
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Type-2 diabetes
- Heart disease
- Cognitive impairment
- Weight gain and obesity
Chronic health problems like these often continue to worsen with time. This can leave you in a sub-optimal state of being for 40 years or more! Dr. Waller introduces healthy living strategies that prevent and in some cases even reverse the onset of age-related health problems, helping you to live life at a level of maximum wellness as long as possible.
About Anti-Aging Medicine
Anti-aging medicine is a proactive healthcare program that uses proven strategies to maximize wellness throughout the span of your life. The goal of anti-aging medicine is to help you maintain youth-like energy levels, health and vitality for as long as possible.
Dr. Catherine Waller is a leader in anti-aging medicine. Taking a patient-centered approach to wellness, Dr. Waller will create a treatment plan to optimize your health and quality of life as you age.
Our Anti-Aging Medicine Programs
Our wellness programs start with an extensive evaluation of your health history followed by a complete physical assessment. Dr. Waller will also review current lifestyle and environmental factors that might be influencing your health.
Anti-aging medicine programs are tailored to meet your individual needs. Many of our programs incorporate a combination of wellness strategies, including:
- Functional medicine techniques to improve health and quality of life
- Medical weight loss support
- Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to correct hormonal imbalances
In addition to these therapy methods, our programs feature:
- Ongoing guidance and support from the Waller Wellness team
- Preventative healthcare measures that will reduce your risk of developing chronic health problems
- Lifestyle and behavioral modification counseling to help you develop healthier habits
- Nutritional counseling
- Nutrition and dietary supplements
- Stress management and counseling
Why try Anti-Aging Medicine?
Our anti-aging programs can help prevent or delay the onset of age-related illnesses. We'll help you find relief from chronic medical problems and look and feel better, regardless of your chronological age.


text:
Our extensive selection includes traditional steel, wooden gates as well as our bespoke aluminium maintenance free finish gates available in faux wood.
Automated Swing Underground Gates
Automated Swing Hydraulic Gate
Aluminium Finish Gates
Automated Sliding Gates
Automated Cantilever Gates
Rapid Roller Doors
Sectional Doors
Roller Shutters / Fire Roller Shutters
Automatic Doors
Bi-Parting Door
Traffic Barriers
Access Control
Accessories such as Key pads, intercom systems and access control equipment can also be installed by our experienced team of engineers to provide extra security. Our range of products includes:
GSM Web Based
GSM Easygate Kit
GSM with Intercom
Act5 Key Pad
Installation of the Act5 Key Pad will bring your new installation added security as you will be able to programme your own 4 digit security number to access your gates, as well as enabling visitors to enter your property using a release button inside your home.
Additional Services
Call outs for Residential & Commercial Installations
We can call out to you and carry out general service on all types of gate operating equipment whether you originally purchased these automation product through us or not. This call out service is fully supported by experienced and qualified staff that can help provide to resolve and or repair your issue.
Preventive Maintenance Service Contracts
We also offer preventive maintenance services to ensure your new installation or existing gates are kept in peak condition. This full service can be scheduled in once or twice a year or for quarterly visits. This helps to maintain your gates and prevent any future issues arising, ensuring your automatic equipment is in good, safe working order. Many of our clients take up this offer and have their gates serviced on a regular basis as our vast experience across a variety of gates enables us to service most remote control gate systems.
Installation of Solar Power System
We provide a high-quality solar power installation system suitable for both residential homes and commercial sites. This is a straightforward, hassle-free installation with no power necessary and minimal visual impact.
General Fabrications
Fingal Engineering are also able to manufacture parts for customers independent from our main product line. We are able to construct parts for small projects or larger undertakings e.g. those requiring structural steel.


text:
After celebrating Ecuadorian carnival, I decided that from now on I want to celebrate it every year. And as you might feel like joining me, I wrote this little guide on how to celebrate a successful 6-day long Ecuadorian carnival and what to expect! (Please consider that the guide is based on my own experience and that I am not trying to generalise. I know that Ecuadorians celebrate carnival in many different ways.)
Okay so where do you start?
1. First you need to understand what carnival is: It is a festive season that occurs before lent, originated in ancient Greece and Italy and is mainly being celebrated in Roman Catholic countries. During it there are parades, parties, concerts, people dress up, and there is also an excessive consumption of alcohol, meat, and other foods prescribed during lent. In Ecuador people also spray carioca (coloured foam similar to shaving cream), water, pig blood, eggs, flour and paint on each other.
2. The next step is to find a group of people who you want to celebrate carnival with. With those people you start throwing liquids at each other a month before the festivities starts. This year carnival was at the end of February but people, especially kids, started playing at the beginning of the month. Then, you start to organise the festivities, which you do by finding a pig. This pig will be used for day-5. Also, you need to figure out 15 different outfits for carnival. Each day you will need around 2-3 outfits, due to the amount of water fights you will be involved in.
3. Now you need to buy equipment: water guns, water buckets, carioca, flour, eggs, paint and cheap sunglasses. The sunglasses will protect your eyes from the carioca. (I did not know how chemical it is and ended up with a really bad eye infection and damaged sunglasses.) Your final step in your preperational process is to learn the word Achachay. It is a word from Kichwa, the language that many indigenous people speak in Ecuador. Some words from Kichwa are now also used in Spanish, such as Achachay. The meaning of Achachay is that something feels very cold. Due to the constant water fights during your Ecuadorian carnival, you will get pretty cold and eventually the only word that will come out of your mouth will be Achachay.
4. Now, you are ready to start the festivities, which start on Thursday by having a party at your job. For me that was the local school. Everyone comes equipped and so should you. At my school, first there was a carnival program, which involved dances and a competition deciding who will be the queen of carnival. Then the people at your job (for me my students and the teachers) and you start attacking each other with the water, carioca, flour etc. I really enjoyed throwing water at my students and the teachers!
After regaining some energy, you go to the closest city in the area (for me this was Cuenca) and celebrate El Jueves de Compadres. In the centre of the city is a show, including many artists and dancers. Everyone watches the show with excitement, whilst also spraying each other full with carioca. Hence, you dance and have foam fights for a couple of hours. By doing that you don not only enjoy yourself but also make new friends and enemies! At the end of the day you fall tired into your bed and get ready for another day filled with events.
5. The next day you go to the parade organised by all the schools in your town or you even take part in the parade (I did!). Every school prepares dances and costumes for the parade and also each school has a car, which is being decorated. The car is for the queen of the school. The parade is not only a cultural experience but also a mess due to the amount of carioca present! After the parade ends everyone stays in the centre, dances, drinks and continues spraying carioca around. In the evening you go to church to see a presentation done by kids related to carnival (my host brother Juan Carlos played a priest and the other one, Javier, was a peasant). Then you go home and get ready for day 3 of the festivities.
6. On day 3 you start the day slowly. Maybe you go to see a small parade somewhere but otherwise you should take it easy. This is because you have a busy night ahead of you: You will go to a party in the neighbouring town! For this you need to dress up (heels should be present, which in my case looked quite funny because I am already way taller than most Ecuadorians!). The party is located in a school building. A life band is present and you dance to local Ecuadorian music and reggaeton. Be ready to dance all night long and to once again be attacked with carioca. Also, only think of going home when the clock hits 4 am. You will probably end up going to sleep at 5 am and will have to put on an alarm for 9 am! Good night.
7. Day 4 is another day full of fights involving liquids and parades, which you should also attend, as every parade is special and exciting in its own way. You start the day by watching the parades, which is an insane mix of traditional-, reggaeton- and pop- dances, people who are wearing costumes and women, who are queens of some school or organisation. Then you go, get a bucket and find someone who has a flat roof, to throw water from that roof on anyone that passes by. It is so much fun and everyone does it! After that you finally get your water guns, carioca, flour etc. to get ready for the most intense fight of the festivities, as the whole town is present. At times you will be walking for 10 minutes not being able to look up because you are being attacked so much. The worst place to be is in a park, which has a lake or a river, as people will come with buckets full of water and the water might also be quite dirty. After 3-4h off being wet, you go home and take a warm shower for a long time.
8. For day 5 you have to get up early, maybe at around 7 am. Today is the day you spend with your extended family; around 30 people will be present. The family day will be at this house in the countryside that your aunts own. You do not really get why they have it and probably will never get it but that's okay because for day 5 this house is perfect. At 9 am you arrive at the house and who arrives too? Well the pig you bought ages ago does and it is still alive! So now it has to be killed the pig (someone does it for you). It is an interesting experience and you will observe how throughout the day you and your extended family end up eating every part of it. Then you start a water fight with everyone. Everyone is equipped, and as there is a tab close by the buckets and water guns are constantly full. At times you will be forced on to a chair and around 10 people will come with their buckets filled with freezing cold water (this is the moment you really have to shout Achachay). However, the toughest incidence of the day is when your family members come with pig blood and start throwing it on you. They might even end up using some pig organs as "shampoo". You will be kind of grossed out but it is part of the experience and you will eventually laugh about it.
Overall, the day is a mix of eating, water/foam/flour/blood fights, cooking and just hanging out next to the bonfire. You will have to bring many clothes to this party and will eat a lot of pork, mote and rice. At 10 pm you go back home, feeling tired and full but very happy because this day has been awesome!
9. Day-6 is your final day of carnival and is the day to descansar (rest): You sleep in, have lunch at some family member's house and maybe have one last water fight. After that you wash your clothes and get mentally ready to go back to work! Finally, you fall into your bed, reflect about the exciting couple of days you have had and laugh because you used Achachay so much!
28 weeks down, 6 weeks to go


text:
Former State's Attorney With Over 35 Years of Experience
Many people make the mistake of thinking that misdemeanor charges are not a "big deal" simply because they are less severe than felonies. The truth of the matter, however, is that such charges can have a dramatic impact on your future. They can result in jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record which may disqualify you from employment. Furthermore, a conviction may result in more serious consequence for future crimes. It cannot be stressed enough that you should contact an attorney when facing such charges. Our misdemeanor defense lawyer represents Chicago area defendants and others in Cook County, Illinois.
Misdemeanors are offenses which may be punished by up to one year in jail and by the imposition of fines. If a crime carries a maximum sentence of more than one year then the defendant will be charged with a felony. Illinois will punish a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,500. A Class B charge can result in a six month sentence and a $1,500 fine while a Class C case carries a maximum sentence of thirty days and a fine of $1,500. All Illinois misdemeanors carry an 18 month statute of limitations. This means that once a crime has been committed then a case must be brought against the defendant within a year and a half.
Misdemeanor cases are heard by the Municipal Court. Once a defendant is charged then there will be an arraignment at which one will enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. A trial date will then be set. The defendant will be provided with "discovery" by the prosecutors. The discovery will include police reports, witness statements, as well as any other evidence which the accused is entitled to receive. At trial the defendant may elect to have the case decided by the Judge or a jury. This is a complex process and the rules of courtroom procedure apply; you should retain an experienced attorney to assist you.
Michael J. Brennan is a Chicago criminal defense lawyer representing those accused of misdemeanors. Once retained Michael will attend your arraignment and make any necessary requests to the Judge (such as a request for release pending trial). He will analyze the discovery to determine whether the police violated your rights against search and seizure or if you made statements which can be excluded from Court. Our office will file Motions To Suppress any such evidence. Michael will investigate the scene of the incident, hire an investigator if necessary, and ensure that you are prepared for trial. A former prosecutor, our attorney has tried many cases before juries, is familiar with jury selection, and will guide you through the process. Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation.
Our office assists with a wide range of cases including charges of domestic violence as well as those involving drug charges.
Michael is a former prosecuting attorney with over thirty years of experience. He is familiar with the Court process and aggressively defends the rights of defendants while providing the highest level of service. He promptly returns phone calls, quickly responds to emails, and makes himself available to answer questions. Do not risk your future with a lesser experienced lawyer. Contact our office today.


text:
An excerpt of my romantic-suspense "She Belongs to Me"
7 comments:
Outside, hidden in the vegetation at the back of the property, he watched in frustration.ReplyDelete
Oh my God, Carmen! I have to know who "he" is!!!!!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, pick me!!!! Pick me!!!!!
The entire book is a great read! To anyone who hasn't brought it yet? What are you waiting for? You won't believe how it ends!!!!!!ReplyDelete
I enjoyed the beginning; I can't wait for the end!ReplyDelete
He would wait now, as he had for years. She belonged to him, forever.ReplyDelete
Wow! I love this excerpt and cannot wait to read this book. I am so excited because I really enjoy a good romantic suspense story.
Remembering the ill-omened sound that awakened him, his heart started racing in his chest, and his stomach felt like an empty pit as he entered their family room.ReplyDelete
Great hooking teaser, Carmen! :)
sounds like an interesting book.ReplyDelete
"Jaynee…" Jordan said emphatically, drawing in a breath and shaking his head in disbelief. "Please, call her Jaynee. She doesn't like Caycee. Please inform the nurses." The doctor gave a nod and stood. Jordan followed. "I'd like to see my wife now."ReplyDelete
A man who will speak for his wife when she can't do it herself....I like that!! Even if you don't pick me (*wink wink*) I'll buy it!


text:
Dinosaurs, Magic and More This Weekend
Magic, carnivals, music, dinosaurs; This weekend's got it all. If you're ready to start making plans, take a look at these events!
Wichita Wingnuts vs Sioux Falls, July 15-17
This Weekend, the Wichita Wingnuts professional Baseball team take the field against the Sioux City Canaries!
With games beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 1 p.m. on Sunday, there are plenty of opportunities to see a game at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Ticket Prices range from $6 to $15, making this event fun and affordable.
Tickets are available online, and can be purchased here.
Black Magic Drink-Along at the Orpheum, July 15
On Friday night at 7 p.m., the Orpheum hosts a Black Magic double feature including the films "The Witches of Eastwick" and "Death Becomes Her." Themed drinks will be available at this drink-along event, so come prepared for some fun!
"The Witches of Eastwick" tells the story of three single women played by Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer. It takes place in a picturesque village. The women have their wishes granted, but it comes at a cost!
"Death Becomes Her" stars Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn in a tale of sabotage and betrayal. Their toxic relationship is taken to a whole new level when they discover an elixir that gives them eternal life.
Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 on the day of the event.
Yoga on the Lawn at the Wichita Art Museum, July 16
Yoga fans are invited to practice their poses this weekend on the lawn at the Wichita Art museum. From 9 a.m. until 10 a.m., instructor Kelsea Wright from Limitless Yoga of Wichita will lead an All-Levels Flow Class for ages 16 and up.
You'll get a great workout and a chance to stretch out some common problem areas, too. It's free to attend, so come and check it out.
guests should bring theirr own yoga mats or towels and water bottles.
Kansas Railfest at the Great Plains Transportation Museum, July 16
The first annual Kansas Railfest will be held at the Great Plains Transportation Museum and Union Station this Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event is presented by the Transportation museum and Occidental Management, and will highlight music, activities, shopping, artists, and last bt certainly not least, trains! Toy trains, garden trains, full-sized trains, and a historic miniature live steam locomotive will pe present, and a railroad scavenger hunt will allow guests to search the museum for prizes! You can even take a ride on a trolley!
This will also be the first opportunity for the general public to see inside of the Historic Union Station since 1979!
Proceeds from this event will benefit the museum, which strives to preserve and convey the unique history of railroading in the Great Plains through acquisition, restoration, research, exhibition, and education.
Admission is only $8.00 for 12 and over., and ages 12 and under are free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday at Naftzger Park Carnival, July 16
On Saturday, July 16, a carnival will be held at Naftzger Park for ages 4 and up. The park, located at 601 E. Douglas (at the intersection of Douglas and St. Francis), will be filled with traditional carnival games like ring tosses, bean bag tosses, fish pond, and more! You'll get to play for prizes, too. Come out and enjoy the fun from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event is totally free to attend, so bring the whole family!
Get more details here.
DodgeBrawl at Intrust Bank Arena, July 16
Are you ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge? On July 16, come out to Intrust Bank Arena to watch as teams of 6-10 players compete in this year's DodgeBrawl tournament. The competition will begin at 11 a.m.
The tournament, which will be played in a double elimination style, will benefit the charity or nonprofit organization of the winning team's choice.
Additional awards will be given to the teams with the best team name and best attire.
The event will feature a beer garden for both participants and fans, and live music will be provided by a DJ. The event is free to attend, so come to the arena, have a beer and watch dome dodgeball!
Mountain Sprout at Central Standard Brewing, July 16
Catch some live music at Central Standard Brewing this week, as Mountain Sprout will perform until 11 p.m. on Saturday night.
The Group come from Eureka Springs to bring the heat to CSB, so get ready to get rowdy. The taylor Martin band will open at 5 p.m. so don't miss out.
Central Standard Brewing is located at 156 S. Greenwood St.
The Brad Cunningham Band at Wheat State Wine Co., July 16
You can also find drinks and live music at Wheat State Wine Co.'s Uncork the Music. This week, the event features the Brad Cunningham Band. This group is on a mission to share Texas country music with the Northland. Though the group calls Missouri home, they're sound is representative if the south.
Doors for the event will open at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $20 per carload to attend, so load up all your friends for a great deal!
Gun and Knife Show, July 16-17
Century II will host the Wichita Kansas Gun and Knife Show On July 16 and 17. A variety of vendors will display guns, hunting equipment, military surplus and outdoor gear. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and find just what you're looking for. As safety is a concern, the event will feature security and check-in points for all who attend.
The event will run from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, and from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for children. Tickets can be purchased at the Century II Box Office or online.
Supercar Autocross at Hartman Arena, July 17
Hartman Arena's Supercar Autocross is the automotive experience of a lifetime. All day long on July 17, you'll have the opportunity check out cool cars, and you'll even get to drive a Ferrari or Lamborghini! The event begins with a group education session that will teach you the ins and outs of driving the Ferrari 360 Modena, Ferrari F430, or the Lamborghini Gallardo. After you've been properly prepped, it's time for you to take the wheel for three laps of adrenaline-pumping speed and a sheer thrill! Prices for this event vary by package.
Music Theatre of Wichita Presents Oklahoma, July 13-17
"Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'," "I Cain't Say No," "Out of My Dreams," "People Will Say We're in Love," "Kansas City." if you're not already singing these Richard Rogers hits, you will be this weekend! Music theatre of Wichita's performance of Oklahoma will feature these songs and more.
Running through July 17, Evening shows begin at at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and at 7 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets for evening shows range in price from $28 to $64. Matinees will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Matinee tickets range in price from $26 to $58.
Sleep With the Dinos at Exploration Place, July 15-16
You've probably heard about Exploration Place's Dinosaurs in Motion exhibit, but did you know you could enjoy in all night long? Exploration Place's Sleep With the Dinosaurs event allows guests to spend the night under the giant dinos featured in the Dinosaurs in Motion national traveling exhibit. Five hands-on activities will get guests involved, and there will be a screening of "Flying Monsters" in the Boeing Dome Theater and planetarium. You'll also be served late night pizza and a light breakfast.
The event runs from 7 p.m. on July 15 through 8 a.m. on July 16. Sleeping With the Dinosaurs is for ages 7 to 11, and prices are $55 for members and $70 for nonmembers.
Ashley Aulbach
Top Categories
- + Apartments
- + Attractions
- + Automotive
- + Business Services
- + Clothing & Access.
- + Entertainment
- + Health & Beauty


text:
- Home
- Stem2
- Resources
- Professional Development
- Connect!
PIPE-STEM is a data driven change process, which aims to increase the participation, completion, and transition of under represented groups in STEM fields. The process includes five modules and by the end of PIPE-STEM, participants should be able to implement and evaluate activities that will increase under represented groups' success in STEM courses and increase the engagement and retention levels of those students.


text:
Bitcoin price fluctuations matter to miners more than they do to almost any other demographic of bitcoin investors because of the price's effect on mining hardware markets. Regularly checking the price can often be counterproductive for long-term, diamond-handed HODLing, but the dollar value of bitcoin is important to any mining operation, especially for miners that are planning to acquire more hash rate.
A lower bitcoin price usually means slightly discounted prices on mining hardware for reasons explained in this article. With bitcoin still sitting nearly 40% off its latest all-time price high at the time of this writing, the prices for mining hardware have started to drop. This article explains the idiosyncrasies of the mining hardware market and its relationship to bitcoin, and it summarizes the mining market's status quo amid a generally less frothy cryptocurrency market and the opportunities cheaper mining hardware could present.
Mining Hardware Market's Relationship To The Bitcoin Price
Understanding how bitcoin's price affects mining hardware prices isn't complex. For one thing, since hash rate generally follows or lags behind bitcoin's price movements, prices of ASICs — the source of hash rate — similarly lagging behind is not surprising. During downward price trends for bitcoin, the decision by some miners to unplug and even liquidate their hardware followed by the accumulation and deployment of new hardware during bullish periods tracks with (and somewhat intuitively explains) hash rate's relationship to price.
In short, when the bitcoin price starts going up, sidelined miners are incentivized to plug in old machines and/or to buy new ones since the dollar value of the bitcoin they mine is higher. This price appreciation triggers higher demand for mining machines, which pushes hardware prices up, and eventually results in higher levels of network hash rate. When the bitcoin price starts going down, some miners become less profitable or altogether insolvent, which forces hardware liquidations, removes hash rate from the network and erodes some of the buyer demand for new machines that was present during the bullish period.
Mining hardware prices also tend to lag bitcoin because of their basic function as "money printers," which makes their owners reluctant to hastily sell them. Between the operating costs, capital expenditures and overall bullish ideology required to start mining, this sector of the Bitcoin industry is by far the most heavily leveraged long out of any others. Thus, when the price goes up, miners are eager to buy more hash rate. And when the bitcoin price starts to dip, miners — even those with exceptionally thin profit margins — stop hashing and liquidate their hardware only when they have absolutely no alternative, which generally occurs sometime after bitcoin's price has started to decline. In short, the internet money printers are valuable.
Observing the latest mining machine pricing trends compared to bitcoin's price offers helpful insight into the relationship between the two data sets. The line chart below shows that even though price declines for bitcoin and mining machines have been roughly equal, the downward trends did not start at the same time.
Bitcoin's first price peak was in April 2021, but machine prices didn't follow its downward move until nearly a month later in mid-May 2021. Several months later, bitcoin peaked again in early November 2021, but machine prices didn't start dropping mid-December 2021 and early January 2022.
The Current Mining Hardware Market
Like network hash rate and mining difficulty, the price of mining hardware also trends up or down with bitcoin. Thus, it's not surprising that most pricing data from hardware resale markets show costs flattening or trending down. Later sections of this article explain this relationship, but for now, observe the latest pricing data visualized below.
Year to date, bitcoin's price has dropped roughly 14% at the time of writing, according to data from Coin Metrics. Over the same period, mining machines have similarly dropped by 12% to -23% depending on what level of machine efficiency is accounted for, according to pricing data aggregated by Luxor Mining.
The following bar chart visualizes machine resale price changes compared to bitcoin's price in 2022. The data is sorted by hardware efficiency measured in joules per terahash (J/TH). Note that the data presented are not exact prices, but aggregate prices collected from a variety of independently operated resale markets. Since the start of the year, downward price movements for all categories of mining machines have roughly matched bitcoin's price drop. The mid-tier efficiency machines have experienced the largest markdown in prices, with this category including models like the Whatsminer M30s and the Antminer S17.
Seeing machine prices fluctuate by double-digit percentages since the start of the year isn't a big surprise considering bitcoin's characteristic volatility over the same period and the 20% to 40% machine price increases recorded in Q3 2021.
That volatility dissipated through. From Q4 2021 to date, mining machine prices experienced significantly smaller price changes. The line chart below visualizes weekly machine prices over the past 12 months for the top two tiers of machines sorted by efficiency — under 38 J/TH and 28 to 68 J/TH. Even though a downtrend since the holiday season is clear, machine prices are approaching the same levels they saw last year in March.
What's Next For Mining Machine Prices?
Have ASIC miner prices bottomed? And if not, when will they?
The answer is: it depends on bitcoin's price. At the time of writing, bitcoin is still trading around $40,000, and where it goes from here is anyone's guess. Cryptocurrency traders and investors have widely disparate predictions for the bitcoin market through the rest of 2022 thanks to a variety of instability catalysts, including record monetary inflation, European conflict and lingering coronavirus variants. But no matter where bitcoin's price goes, mining machine prices will almost certainly follow.
Just like when bitcoin goes on sale — meaning the price drops — discounted mining machine prices also present opportune buying conditions for miners. Bullish market conditions are always kind to paper gains on machine values for miners. And by the same principle, bearish conditions offer nice gifts in the form of discounted machines for miners looking to add more hash rate.
This is a guest post by Zack Voell. Opinions expressed are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of BTC Inc or Bitcoin Magazine.


text:
It's official, video is now this industry's focus. Marketers and publishers alike are talking about it's impact—but who do you target to create the biggest impact possible?
Taboola Creative Strategist Rachel Zalta takes a psychological dive into two types of consumers—those that are goal-oriented, and those in exploration mode.
She discusses how you know whether or not video is right for your next campaign, the two types of users on the web, and more.
So, who should you be targeting with your video? Watch the video to find out:


text:
All That & More Hair & Wig Salon 678-663-5298
Atlanta Snellville Lilburn Georgia's Best Most Natural-Looking Custom Extensions Weaves Wigs Install Services #nearme
Certified Hair Extensions & Custom Medical Wig Specialist
Preparing for Your First Private Wig Consultation
"I am looking quite lovely.
A new look is just what I needed
to get out of my funk, and get a new spurt of energy."-Karen
Preparing for Your First Private Wig Consultation
If you've scheduled your first private, confidential wig consultation, you may be wondering what to expect—especially when dealing with medically-related hair loss. These consultations are there for your support and to give you peace of mind, so you don't need to be anxious! However, if you'd like to be prepared for your first private wig consultation, read below to know what to expect.
A 15+-year specializing in sever and medically-related-hair-loss, Kia Styles understands the concerns and stress you may have over your hair loss. For your comfort, wig consultations are confidential and one-on-one. This helps ease the anxiety of what is a difficult transition for many. Working with someone who understands the struggles of medically-related hair loss helps reassure clients and help them to relax.
Questions are welcome
Anyone experiencing hair loss will likely have many questions during their wig consultation. This is another bonus of working with someone who has experience and knowledge with medically-related hair loss. Any question you can think to ask about wigs for hair loss can be answered, or you'll be pointed in the right direction for your answer.
A truly unique experienceYour wig consultation will determine your wants, needs, and specifications in your wig. Whether you wish to have a custom-made wig, or simply want a ready-to-wear wig, you'll leave your consultation satisfied and reassured. If you were anxious before your wig consultation, you'll be eager instead in anticipation for your hair loss solution.
All That & Wigs and Hair Solutions' goal is to help every client not feel ashamed or stressed about their hair loss, but instead optimistic and confident in the great solutions available. When battling medical issues, your focus should be on your recovery, not on your hair loss. Our supportive wig consultations help our clients achieve this.
Explore your options with ATM Custom Hair Extensions Wigs and Non Surgical Hair Replacement Hair-Loss Solutions
Kia Styles, one of our top master cosmetologist stylist of All That & More Wigs and Hair Solutions, has been a certified wig expert and hair extension specialist for 15+ years, and is invigorated by helping cancer patients and hair loss suffers to feel confident through her wig services.
ATM Wigs and Hair Solutions, we help our clients with their hair loss. If you find yourself experiencing hair loss, call us to discuss options. We specialize in custom synthetic and human hair wigs, partial pieces, and toppers to cover any level of hair loss. Whether your hair loss is only temporary or a permanent occurrence, our stylists will be able to create the look you want with a high-quality wig, topper, or partial piece.
To schedule an initial consultation with All That & More Custom Hair Extensions Wigs and Hair Solutions in Georgia, call us today at 1-678-663-5298 ask 4 Kia she will introduce you to options you may never even know exist. You can also visit us in the River Cliff Village in Gwinnett County Lilburn, Stone Mountain, Georgia


text:
Orthodox Christian Faith and Life
Full-length, Emmy Award winning videos on Orthodox Christianity, audio of the hymnology of the Church, and virtual reality tours of Orthodox Churches. http://www.goarch.org/en/multimedia
Daily scripture readings, lives of the saints, texts of liturgical services, and live broadcasts of liturgical services. http://www.onlinechapel.goarch.org
Daily calendar of saints, feasts, and fasting periods http://www.calendar.goarch.org
Extensive information about Great Lent, Holy Week, and Pascha in the Orthodox Christian Church. http://www.goarch.org/en/special/lent
Archdiocesan National Ministries
Department of Internet Ministries http://www.internet.goarch.org
Department of Communications http://www.communications.goarch.org
Department of Education and Culture http://www.education.goarch.org
Interfaith Family Ministry http://www.interfaith.goarch.org
Department of Religious Education http://www.religioused.goarch.org
Orthodox Observer http://www.observer.goarch.org
Department of Outreach and Evangelism http://www.outreach.goarch.org
Department of Stewardship Ministry http://www.stewardship.goarch.org
Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries http://www.youth.goarch.org
GOArch Links
Icons and Images Get icons and images at www.iconograms.org from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Online Chapel Find resources, prayers, readings, and more at www.onlinechapel.goarch.org


text:
In the beginning, Craigslist was a casual e-mail sent to friends. Could it end by turning newspaper classifieds to ashes?
(FORTUNE Magazine) – ON AN UNCHARACTERISTICALLY sunny November day, in an unfashionable neighborhood of San Francisco, Craig Newmark ambles into his cramped office at Craigslist, the online classified-listings company. The office, in the former bedroom of a rickety old house, feels more like a computer-science lab than an executive suite, and Newmark is right at home. "Good to see you," he says cheerfully before setting down his bag and heading for the bathroom. "I'll be more comfortable," he explains, unnecessarily, "after I've visited the little programmer's room." Craigslist CEO Jim Buckmaster thanks Newmark sarcastically "for unburdening yourself of that." Newmark, in turn, teases his office mate for his "pre-Victorian" prudery.
The potty humor and geeky banter are lighthearted, but Craigslist is serious stuff, particularly for newspaper executives who are seeing a key source of their revenue disappear into cyberspace. If Craigslist were run by executives with even the slightest appetite for wealth, it might be a major financial player in online commerce. But Newmark, 53, founded the site as a hobby ten years ago and is determined to keep it simple. "We're just motivated by the same values we all learn in Sunday school or the equivalent," he says. "The Golden Rule and that it's more important to help people."
Buckmaster, a decade younger and, at six-seven, a foot taller, doesn't have a problem with that. His casual dress and scruffiness give him a bohemian aura. He is, in fact, a devotee of Noam Chomsky, the MIT linguist better known for his anticapitalist rhetoric. "We think of ourselves as a public service," says Buckmaster. Sure, the partners want Craigslist to be successful. But Buckmaster is convincing when he says, "We're not interested in selling our users short in order to try to become insanely wealthy."
Yet despite spurning the incentive of insane wealth, Newmark and Buckmaster have created a phenomenon. The numbers are mind-boggling. Ten million Craigslist users click on an estimated 6.5 million classified postings each month at 190 local sites in 35 countries, generating three billion page views. Craigslist is also mind-bogglingly small. It has just 18 employees and no sales or marketing departments. The site itself is bare bones. From Albany, N.Y., to Zurich, it looks exactly the same--a sea of fine print whose only graphic element is a calendar set to the current month. The listings are all text, divided into a handful of basic categories, such as "jobs" or "for sale." They are not searchable by ZIP code; there are no ads or even boldfacing.
The privately held company makes all its money--2005 revenues are in the neighborhood of $20 million--by charging employers in three cities a fee for listing jobs: $75 in San Francisco, $25 in New York and Los Angeles. Total annual expenses--salaries, rent, and about 100 server computers--cannot possibly run to more than $5 million. All the content comes from the site's devoted users, who provide the listings that are its lifeblood, for free. The company that is indifferent to money, therefore, gushes profits. Still, it is hardly a colossus.
Unless, that is, you are part of the dead-tree crowd. Newspapers earned 36% of their 2004 revenues and a large chunk of their profits from classified ads--and Craigslist is burning up that market. So far, nationwide classified revenues continue to grow. But in cities where Craigslist is well established, the trends are ominous. In San Francisco, for example, Classified Intelligence Report, an industry newsletter, found that the major newspapers lost more than $50 million in classified revenue in 2004 because of the Craigslist effect. With several major papers announcing job cuts, and the stock prices of all the major newspaper groups down at least 10% this year, this old-economy stalwart may be primed for a world of hurt. Buckmaster, whose conversation drips with disdain for the corporate mass media, is unapologetic. "The media conglomerates are still extremely profitable," he argues. "We don't like to see journalists' jobs impacted, but there'll be a need for serious journalism going forward, and we're confident those people will be able to make at least as good a living as they're making now."
Online disruptors like Monster.com and Yahoo's HotJobs divert money from papers into their own pockets; Craigslist sucks money out of the system entirely. "They have become nothing less than a force to be reckoned with," says Tim Fagan, president of Apartments.com, a site owned by six major newspaper companies.
It is a force that acquired its power slowly at first. Newmark got started in 1995 by sending a list via e-mail of arts events in San Francisco to a group of friends. A New Jersey native, Newmark worked in technical positions at IBM for 17 years before being restructured out of a job. He relocated to the Bay Area in 1993 and worked for Schwab for two years. Then he left to do software contract work and tend to his burgeoning list, which he converted into a website in 1996. By 1999, Craigslist was a company, and in 2000 it began branching out to other cities. In late 2004, Craigslist had sites in 65 cities; that figure has tripled during 2005.
Craigslist's quasi-socialist ways keep its costs so low that it's hard for others to compete. In fact, the company practically goes out of its way not to make money. Its criterion for adding new features is whether its users want them, not whether they're profitable. "What people like is what we don't do," explains Buckmaster, citing corporate banner ads, e-mail come-ons, and commercialization of any kind. For his part, Newmark still spends up to 12 hours a day dealing with user issues, particularly online scam attempts.
In a world where even self-described virtuous capitalists like eBay chairman Pierre Omidyar and Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have become multibillionaires, this unwillingness to cash in seems baffling. "Craigslist is sitting on a potential gold mine of revenue, if only it would abandon its communist manifesto," says Eric Baker, co-founder of StubHub.com, an online ticket-sales site. Baker analyzed Craigslist's Internet traffic and transaction volume and conservatively estimates it could have had revenues of $550 million this year.
Craigslist does have plans to collect more money. Buckmaster says it is likely to begin charging for job listings in Boston, Seattle, San Diego, and Washington, D.C., in 2006. And after a year of online debate, it is set to charge New York real estate brokers a modest amount, no more than $10, to list their properties. (Imposing even a nominal listings fee tends to reduce clutter and instill discipline.)
What's next? Because eBay bought a 25% stake in Craigslist in August 2004, it is commonly assumed either that eBay will take it over or that Craigslist will use eBay's money as expansion capital. The former is unlikely; the latter is impossible. The transaction only occurred because Newmark had given a quarter-share to an employee, Phillip Knowlton. (Newmark still owns the lion's share of the company--he won't say just how much--while Buckmaster and other employees own the rest.) When Knowlton decided to sell, most of the bidders, including Yahoo, Google, and a number of venture-capital firms, wanted control. Only eBay was willing to settle for a noncontrolling stake. Today, Omidyar sits on the Craigslist board, Craigslist sends eBay its financial statements, and that's it. "Nobody runs Craigslist but Craig and Jim," says Josh Silverman, the eBay vice president who oversees the Craigslist relationship. As for the money eBay shelled out, that went to Knowlton, not Craigslist.
Even as Craigslist flexes its considerable muscles, the disruptor is facing the challenge of disruption. Newspapers are fighting back with specialized ad options and enhanced services. eBay has started Kijiji, a classified business for non-U.S. markets that can only be described as Craigslist-like. Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen is behind a company called Ning, whose software includes an application called Anytown Marketplace that can build online classified sites. The biggest threat, as usual, is Google. It has introduced Google Base, where users can upload anything--e.g., "49ers tickets for sale"--into its searchable database. Piper Jaffray analyst Safa Rashtchy calls Google Base "Craigslist on steroids." Google's technological prowess--and money--mean it can add features in weeks that Craigslist has contemplated for years.
If only Newmark and Buckmaster cared. "We don't even really think in terms of competition," says Buckmaster. "Our site usage is growing at, like, 200% per year. If the activities of other companies cause that number to be reduced, I don't think we'll necessarily lose sleep. It's probably inevitable." Buckmaster says he's more focused on a long list of projects, including adding cities, introducing foreign-language support outside the U.S., connecting regional sites and improving search capabilities.
Even if Craigslist gets squashed, newspapers will still be in trouble. Because it is the premise behind Craigslist--free, instant ads--that is the fireball sucking the oxygen out of newspaper revenues. Whether Newmark and Buckmaster acknowledge it or not, their brilliant innovation is illustrating not the Golden Rule taught on Sunday but the one taught in Economics 101--that in capitalism, destruction goes hand in hand with creation.
FEEDBACK firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
PA must end security coordination with Israel now
"The apartheid Israeli regime decided last week to freeze the transfer of tax and customs revenue levied by Israel on behalf of the Palestinian Authority." (PA)
The illegal and immoral measure, which Israel resorts to rather routinely, is intended to bully the Ramallah leadership to capitulate to Zionist whims and blackmailing tactics.
Israel never stopped threatening to strangulate the PA economically and financially if the latter didn't succumb to the Israeli will.
The systematic Israeli blackmail of the PA is a disgraceful expression of the Oslo Accords and other subsequent accords and understandings between the pseudo autonomous authority and the Nazi-like Israeli occupation regime.
Needless to say, these scandalous agreements which effectively reduced the Palestinian regime-from the supposed equal partner envisioned in these so-called agreements-to a vanquished supplicant begging for virtually everything from the Israeli side, from travel permits to basic commodities without which any modern society wouldn't be able to function.
But the story doesn't end here, which reminds us of what the legendary Arab poet, Abu'ttayeb al-Mutannabi, said about slaves who cling to their masters while crying out for freedom:
Wa'inna domo'a la'yni ghodron berabbeha. Itha konna ithra al ghadereena jawariya.
(The tears of the eye betray a man if they keep running after the traitors.)
The PA does possess numerous cards which, if used properly and forcefully, can force Israel to treat the Palestinians with a semblance of respect and dignity.
For example, there is strong ongoing security coordination between the Israeli occupation army and Palestinian security agencies.
This security coordination, which is actually no more than a mere subordination, subjugation and subservience by the PA security apparatus to the Israeli occupation army, covers the entirety of the West Bank and commits the PA to protect and safeguard Israeli interests, including guarding hundreds of Jewish settlers, most of whom indoctrinated in a Nazi-like ideology that teaches that non-Jews, e.g. Palestinians, living under Jewish rule, must submit to the Chosen People or master race and resign to a status of water carriers and wood hewers.
If the goyem (or non-Jews) don't submit and continue to demand human rights and civil liberties, then they must be either expelled or killed.
As mentioned above, Israel had resorted to withholding the transfer of Palestinian monies several times for the purpose of forcing the PA on its knees, with the PA doing virtually nothing to respond to the hostile provocation apart from issuing statements of denunciation and condemnation.
The estimated $100 million dollar which Israel transfers to PA coffers per month constitutes the lion's share of the Palestinian monthly budget. Hence, PA inaction and ostensible indifference with regard to this issue must invite the strongest condemnation from the Palestinian masses, especially those tens of thousands of civil servants and wage earners who receive their income from the PA regime.
The scandal becomes even more clarion and shocking when we know that a good part of the money withheld is used to pay salaries for those very soldiers and officers tasked with coordinating security matters with Israel, or, more correctly, guarding the Nazi-like settlers.
What can the PA do?
Without making a short story long, the PA can and must terminate all forms of security coordination with Israel. To begin with, this coordination is a stigma upon the forehead of every Palestinian political and security official, because in its simplest form, security coordination means collaboration with the enemy against the forces of resistance and freedom.
Moreover, it is amply clear that Israel accords "security coordination" with a pliant PA a paramount importance since that very coordination allows Israel to maintain its enduring occupation with minimal costs.
During the heights of the first and second intifadas or uprisings, Israel maintained a heavy security presence of more than 80,000 troops in the occupied territories.
Hence, a genuine threat by the PA to terminate security coordination with the Zionist regime is very likely to sound alarm bells in Tel Aviv and Washington. Needless to say, it is the latter than finances that security coordination and bribes the PA with more money to maintain that sinful relationship with Israel.
In any case, it is illogical and unethical to keep the Palestinian loaf of bread hostage to the rapacious and cannibalistic instincts of Talmudic sages who view all non-Jews as subhuman creatures whose lives have no sanctity and who have no human rights or dignity.
It is these so fuehrers of Zionism who control rather tightly the present Israeli government of Binyamin Netanyahu.
This throws the proverbial ball rather squarely onto the PA court.
In addition, I believe the PA should immediately revoke the scandalous Economic Protocol of Paris which made the very lifeline of the Palestinian economy subject to Israel's whims and haphazard, sadistic fantasies.
The PA regime did commit an unforgivable blunder in 1994; it is time the Ramallah leadership rectified and corrected that blunder which has cost our people dearly.
Finally, the PA and other Palestinian forces ought to do their utmost to get friendly Arab, Muslim and other states involved in enabling our people to withstand Israeli bullying and blackmail.
For example, the PA ought to press the new rulers of Egypt to make the Egyptian commitment to honor and uphold the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty subject to Israeli treatment of the Palestinian people.
The same thing applies to all new governments and regimes in the Arab world. This is what everyone would call smart politics.
Otherwise, the Palestinian people should wait to seeing a mere reproduction of the same futility and same failure characterizing PA performance over the years.
Khalid Amayreh in occupied Jerusalem
Khalid Amayreh (Arabic: خالد عمايرة, b. 1957 Hebron) is a Palestinian journalist based in Dura, near Hebron. Amayreh has experienced years of restrictions on his activities and travel, including imprisonment. Some of his many articled can be found here: http://www.xpis.ps/
Amayreh has been a correspondent with numerous newspapers and news outlets:
● Sharja TV, correspondent, 1994-2001
● Iranian News Agency (IRNA), 1995-2006
● Middle East International (London) 1995-2003
● Al-Ahram Weekly (English) 1997-present
● Aljazeera English (aljazeera.net): 2003-2006
● Palestine Information Center: 2000-present.
● Palestine Times (daily newspaper) (has ceased publication)
Furthermore he is a prolific freelance writer contributing to many websites, e.g., The Palestinian Information Center, The People's Voice, PalestineThinkTank, Uprooted Palestinians and Al-Ahram Weekly.
● Journalism and Mass communication, Theory and Practice (Arabic, 1996)
● Refutation of Western Myths and Misconceptions about Islam and the Palestinian question (Arabic, 1988)
● Living Under the Israeli Occupation, (Forthcoming)
List of Amayreh's articles in French
List of Amayreh's articles in Spanish
Information gleaned from Wikipedia and PIWP Database
Cartoon: Samir Alramahi
URL: http://www.a-w-i-p.com/index.php/2011/11/19/pa-must-end-security-coordination-with-i


text:
- Each candle measures 3 inches by 1.75 inches by 3 inches.
- Made from long lasting wax combined with a variety of natural scents that will leave your home looking and smelling wonderful.
- Use for a variety of interior/exterior decoration including, but not limited to: table centerpieces, mantle adornment, outdoor lighting, bookshelf décor, or foyer embellishment. These candles will add a distinctive flair and gorgeous glow to any space!
- To clean your lighting décor dust lightly or wipe with damp cloth as needed.
- Put your passion on display and set the scene for red-hot romance! Fanciful heart and kiss-shaped candles instantly enliven the air with an amorous glow.


text:
Hot on the heels of Sarah Harding's catwalk debut at LFW, Cheryl Cole has fully launched herself into the world of fashion. On Monday evening, the Girls Aloud singer stepped out for a party marking her collaboration with online fashion accessory site Stylistpick.And she was out to make a big impression. Cheryl teased her hair into a big beehive, held back with a gold hair band, as she attended the bash, held at the Olivier National Theatre.
She had slipped into a scarlet satin rouched dress, with draping detail and cut-away panels, and wore vertiginous beige suede heels. Cheryl has teamed up with the website to launch her own line of shoes, and her first capsule collection will be available from December.The range is just a part of a wider collaboration between the 28-year-old and Stylistpick. She will also choose her favourite pieces from their monthly collection and will share style tips.Clearly excited about the new venture, Cheryl tweeted a picture of herself enjoying a cocktail from inside the event, accompanied by the caption: "It's shoe time…Haha!"
She was supported at the launch party by fellow fashionista and band mate Nicola Roberts, who cosied up with her friend inside the event.Cheryl's foray into fashion shows just how far she has come since she was axed from the US X Factor's judging panel.Putting the fiasco firmly behind her, she has bounced back by forging ahead with her career - which seemingly also includes a return to the spotlight with Girls Aloud.This week, they teased fans by posting a mysterious photograph on Twitter.In the pic, four of the members can be seen in a mirror, their faces covered by their mobile phones, fuelling reports the band is preparing to return from their hiatus.But one member is noticeably absent.
On closer inspection, Cheryl, Nicola, Sarah and Kimberley Walsh appear in the snap, but Nadine Coyle is nowhere to be seen.The picture was posted by both Nicola and Cheryl on their Twitter accounts, Nicola accompanying her photo with the message: "Girls night in…x!Cheryl quickly followed suit, with the caption: "Love my girlies".It is thought that the girls' reunion performance will take place at the 2012 Olympics.Just last year it was reported that because of their strained relations with Nadine, the band were considering reforming without her.But a spokesperson denied the claims, saying they had signed the deal for their next album as a five-piece.
Cheryl has found great success as a solo artist – Nicola is currently forging her own successful music career, and is about to release the third single from her debut album.And, like Sarah who just finished filming her first major movie role, she has turned her hand to acting, filming a cameo in Hollywood romcom, What To Expect When You're Expecting. With plenty going on in her professional life, Cheryl also recently found the time to show her support for troops in Afghanistan.The new forces sweetheart, she has just returned from a trip to the war-torn region, where she filmed a special tribute to frontline troops.


text:
Restoring a building the size of the Pavilion is a complex project whether the work is being done today or in the early 1900s. When museum co-founders Stephen and Sarah Pell began the first restoration, they intended it to be completed in time for the Champlain Tercentenary Celebration in July of 1909. The building was completed in time, but entertaining President Taft, British and French Ambassadors, and the Governor of New York required more than paper plates. Furniture was rushed from their home on Long Island up to Ticonderoga to make sure that the Pavilion would be ready to receive the President and his entourage for refreshments following an inspection of the work being done up at the fort, and it arrived just in time.
Given the transportation difficulties in the early 20th century, it is easy to imagine that shipping the contents of entire rooms was an exception rather than the rule in the days before next day delivery and Amazon Prime. However, inventories of the Pavilion and the Pell's house in New York City reveal that important pieces of furniture, silver, and china made the journey between Manhattan and Ticonderoga on an annual basis. These objects came from around the world and remain the core of the Pavilion collection. We are excited to share these stories when the current Pavilion restoration is complete.
Stay tuned here and on Fort Ticonderoga's Facebook page for updates on the restoration of the Pavilion, new discoveries, and more from Fort Ticonderoga every week.