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Militants Seize Senator Maeba's Mother
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Police kill one kidnapper, rescue Akunyili's brother
Austine Unoarumi Port Harcourt and Nnamdi Mbawike in Enugu
December 5th, 2008
From kidnapping toddlers to expatriates, driven by princely ransom pay-offs, militants in the Niger Delta region have now started seizing septuagenarians with the nabbing of Senator Lee Maeba's ailing mother yesterday in Rivers State.
Meanwhile, kidnapped younger brother of the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Dora Akunyili was freed yesterday, after police in Enugu engaged the gang in a marathon gun duel, killing one of the suspects.
The abduction of the mother of Senator Lee Maeba, representing Rivers South-East Senatorial district which reportedly occurred at the early hours of yesterday was at the lawmaker's village, Leeway at Nkana Local Government Area of Rivers State.
As press time, it was reliably confirmed that no contact has been made with the abductors as ransoms has always been a necessary pre-condition placed.
According to LEADERSHIP findings in Port Harcourt, the attack on the 70- year old woman was carried out by a 5-man gang, who after horse-whipping the septuagenarian to suppress her resistance, forced her into a '' wheel barrow '' and drove her to an unidentified destination.
In his reaction, Senator Lee Maeba who described the incident as an act of ''gross rascality'' disclosing that his aged - mother has been suffering ill- health.
It could be recalled that wife of the Rivers State Commissioner for Sport, Joy Iyaye who was kidnapped some two weeks ago by some unknown gunmen in Port Harcourt has finally regained her freedom.
Speaking on the development, the State Commissioner for Sports, Boma Iyayi expressed gratitude to the state government, the media and other well-wishers who stood by the family during the period.
It was also not clear if any ransom was paid to secure the release of the wife of the State Commissioner for Sports. But, a source who spoke on anonymity told LEADERSHIP that the sum of ten million was initially demanded by the abductors.
Meanwhile LEADERSHIP gathered that the rescue of Dr Anayo Edemobi, Akinyili's younger brother followed a tip off by an unidentified person.
The rescue operation was carried out by the men of the dreaded Special Anti Robbery squad led by its OC, Mr. Jude.
The suspected kidnappers had prior to their arrest, demanded a ransom of N50 million from relatives of Dr Edemobi.
Briefing newsmen on the development, the State Commissioner of Police Mr. Sanni Magaji disclosed that Dr Edemobi was rescued from the popular Ebeano Tunnel, Enugu where the suspected kidnappers kept him.
He confirmed that men of "his command arrested three of the suspected kidnappers, adding that one was killed during the gun battle between them and the police while another got injured "
"As you are aware, Dr Edemobi was kidnapped at about on Sunday. His whereabouts was not known until on Thursday when a good Nigerian gave us useful information. Acting on the tip off, my men rescued Dr Edemobi from the tentacles of the kidnappers at Ebeano Tunnel," Magaji told newswmen.
- Thursday, December 04, 2008 10:49:00 PM
Police Rescue Akunyili's Brother from Kidnappers
From Francis Ugwoke in Enugu, 12.05.2008
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The Enugu State Police Command yesterday rescued Dr. Paul Edemobi, the younger brother of the Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Dora Akunyili, who was kidnapped by gunmen on Monday.
The gunmen had demanded a N50 million ransom for his release.
The rescue operation at Ebeano tunnel, Ogui, Enugu, hideout of the gunmen, by the police resulted in the death of the leader of the kidnappers and the arrest of two others.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Enugu, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, who confirmed Edemobi's rescue, said the police took the action following a tip-off from a peace-loving Nigerian.
He said the police had mobilised its personnel after receiving the information which culminated in Edemobi's rescue.
An eyewitness said the police had on arriving the Ebeano tunnel condoned off the area and the kidnapper, sensing danger, attempted to escape and subsequently had a shoot-out with the police.
The eyewitness said the shoot-out precipitated the death of the leader of the kidnappers.
After the operation, the police took the kingpin to a mortuary, while the arrested suspects and Akunyili's brother were taken to the Police Headquarters, Enugu.
- Thursday, December 04, 2008 10:58:00 PM
Kidnappers to get death penalty in Enugu
Chukwudi Achife, Enugu
In a resolute bid to prevent the rising wave of kidnapping for ransom from taking root within its territory, the Enugu state government, yesterday, declared that it would seek enactment of a law that would prescribe capital punishment for kidnappers in the state.
The decision, which was taken at a meeting of the State Executive Council, came on the heels of the shock that trailed abduction and dramatic rescue of the younger brother to the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Dora Akunyili in Enugu between Monday and Thursday this week.
Disclosing this to newsmen, Dr. Jude Akubuilo, special adviser on special projects and Diaspora matters to Governor Sullivan Chime, said the measure was to demonstrate the state's 'zero tolerance' to kidnapping, which he said was a "cankerworm capable of derailing current successful efforts by the government to re-engineer the state and restore it to its former glory."
He said the government has also given marching orders to security agencies in the state to deploy their resources towards discovering and preventing kidnapping gangs from operating in the state, adding that the government has also pledged to give the agencies whatever assistance they needed to achieve the objective.
Akubuilo noted that apart from the danger posed to the security of innocent members of the society, kidnappings could also become a tool for unscrupulous opponents of the government to cause instability in the state and attempt to distract the government from its decided course of improving the quality of life of the citizens.
He stated that the proposed bill would also seek the confiscation of the property of anyone convicted of the offence of kidnapping or conspiracy to commit it.
"The State Executive Council has resolved to introduce a bill before the State House of Assembly that would make kidnapping a capital offence, that is, one that would attract death penalty.
'This is in view of the grave danger that the cankerworm poses to the stability, security and rapid advancement of this state. As everyone knows, this state has been enjoying a high level of security since the coming of the administration of Gov Sullivan Chime and that in turn has led to an explosion in commercial and recreational activities around the state and we are determined not to let anyone or anything destroy or undermine that situation."
Going further, he said, "In taking this decision, the State Executive Council, also took cognizance of the fact that unscrupulous and conscienceless opponents of government could take advantage of the rampancy of the offence to spread terror and instability in the state in a bid to discredit and disconcert the state government and confuse the people. We are also determined not to let that happen, hence this stiff measure."
Akubuilo further enjoined citizens of the state to promptly report any person or activity suspected to be linked to kidnapping, or similar offences, adding that the government was also considering offering rewards for information that could lead to the foiling of any kidnapping plot and the early arrest of the conspirators.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the government to ensuring that citizens enjoy maximum comfort and security during the Christmas season, adding that it was leaving no stone unturned to achieve the goal.
He said government's moves in this direction was necessitated by the expected influx of people into the state within the season, more so when the state capital is now dotted with hundreds of posh hotels and relaxation centres and had continued to enjoy an unprecedented level of security
- Saturday, December 06, 2008 11:51:00 PM
Kidnapping now capital offence in Abia
Written by VANGUARD
Wednesday, 14 January 2009
Umuahia— Governor Theodore Orji of Abia has signed the 2008 Abia Criminal Code Law that stipulates death penalty for kidnapping. Speaking after signing the law yesterday in Umuahia, Orji said it was to stop kidnapping for ransom.
He said anyone caught and found guilty would not only die, but forfeit his property to the government.
"This is one of the measures to tackle kidnapping and deal decisively with the culprits.
"Those apprehended were not prosecuted because this law had not been in existence, but today anyone found guilty of kidnapping will bear the brunt of the law,'' Orji said.
Also, addressing newsmen, the Deputy Speaker, House of Assembly, Chinedum Elechi, said that the previous punishment for kidnapping for ransom was 20 years imprisonment.
He said the amendment became necessary following the incessant cases of kidnapping recorded in recent times, which had caused image problem to the government.
He regretted that some persons had turned into a cartel by engaging boys who did the dirty deal for them as proceeds from the act were shared.
"Now, the law has been amended to make it a capital offence for offenders,'' Elechi said.
He stressed that the law did not only target the kidnappers, but also conspirators in the game.
The state has recorded several incidents of kidnapping of residents of the state and in one incident, the kidnap of Chief John Iruke, the state offered a reward of N1 million for information on his abductors.
- Wednesday, January 14, 2009 12:28:00 AM
Amaechi:Why I Want Kidnappers Hanged
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Lilian Agih, Abuja
March 2nd, 2009
Following concerns expressed by Amnesty International over his decision to push for capital punishment for kidnappers, Rivers State governor, Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has again adduced reasons why kidnappers should be made to pay the ultimate price.
Amaechi, who spoke at the weekend in a meeting with top officials of Amnesty International at the body's international secretariat in London, expressed conviction in his decision, maintaining that there was need to apply punitive measures to arrest the trend.
The human rights body, led by its deputy director, Africa Programme, Tawanda Hondora, expressed concern over the governor's decision to push for capital punishment for kidnappers in Rivers State, but Amaechi was emphatic in his stance.
His words: "I appreciate your concerns, but what you don't know is that we are faced with a very unusual and peculiar criminality that kidnapping in the Niger Delta has become. Strong punitive measures must be put in place to stop these criminals from kidnapping. And the law must be enforced when these crimes are committed. The other day a little girl was killed as the kidnappers made away with her brother.
"Armed robbery is when you take away material things from someone with the use of force. And what is kidnapping? Using force to take away human beings. So, why should the punishment for armed robbery be death and the other is not?"
The governor, who was accompanied by his media consultant and key adviser, Mr. David Iyofor, allayed the fears of the organisation that the kidnappers might decide to kill their victims if they knew that they would get death sentence for kidnapping.
He said, "The criminals are in the business for the money. If they kill their victims, how will they get the money? They need their victims to be alive so that they can collect huge ransom money. And don't forget that this thing has become one massive operation, with a lot of money spent in kidnapping and keeping a victim, and they will need to make money from the victim by way of ransom. And they can't get that if they kill their victims"
Amaechi, who also spoke on the demolitions going on in Port Harcourt and the proposed development of waterfronts and the fate of its present inhabitants, made it abundantly clear that the state government was only demolishing illegal structures that violate the Port Harcourt master plan, in accordance with the laws of the state, and that it was fences of buildings that were mostly affected.
On waterfronts, he noted that the state government would value and pay compensation for properties of the present inhabitants in order for them to relocate to other parts of the state before development of the waterfronts commences.
"We understand that they are poor and may not be able to afford another accommodation; that is why we are putting all these measures in place. And Amnesty International is free to come to Rivers State at any time to assess the situation. It is even better to visit and see than rely on information that seems to be usually inaccurate or, at best, exaggerated", Amaechi concluded.
- Sunday, March 01, 2009 10:55:00 PM
Rivers kidnappers to face death penalty as assembly passes bill
Written by Uboks Gab, Port Harcourt
Tuesday, 03 March 2009
In line with the content of the Kidnapping and Prohibition Bill 2009 any person or group of persons caught in the act of kidnapping in the state would be made to face optimal judicial penalty of death.
This was the collective decision of the 32 member Rivers State House of Assembly yesterday, as it took a second look at the bill passed earlier last month.
Representing the bill on the floor of the assembly, the Deputy Leader of the House, Hope Ikiriko told members that there were typographical errors discovered in the bill that was passed into law and sent to the governor of the state for his accent.
Ikiriko said it was the errors that warranted the leadership of the assembly to bring the bill back to the floor of the house in order to correct the spotted printer's devil found in the first copy of the bill.
Deliberations and fine-tuning of the bill had given members the opportunity to effect further amendments on it, and such amendments were targeted at the capital penalty for offenders of the anticipated criminal law of the state.
Thus, rather than the initial penalty of life imprisonment earlier associated with the bill, anyone who indulges in kidnapping or found to have sponsored same would be made by the law enforcement organ of the state to face death sentence.
Governor Rotimi Amaechi was said to have insisted that death penalty be meted out to those who might be found in the kidnap business.
The governor was also said to have reminded the lawmakers that there was no marked difference between armed robbery and kidnapping, as both crimes involved the use of fire arms and ammunitions and possible harming, injuring and maiming of victims.
The bill having been passed, it was gathered that, would be sent for executive assented in order to ensure that it comes into operation as one of the major ways of checking kidnapping and other related crimes in the state.
The assembly had earlier said it would use its legislative instruments to also grant what it called total amnesty to any genuinely repentant militant or group of militants in the state that genuinely dropped arms and decided to live a new life style.
- Monday, March 02, 2009 10:36:00 PM
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Matthew 8:14-17, 28-34
When Jesus entered Peter's house, he saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever; he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve him. That evening they brought to him many who were possessed with demons; and he cast out the spirits with a word, and cured all who were sick. This was to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah, "He took our infirmities and bore our diseases."
When he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs coming out of the tombs met him. They were so fierce that no one could pass that way. Suddenly they shouted, "What have you to do with us, Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?" Now a large herd of swine was feeding at some distance from them. The demons begged him, "If you cast us out, send us into the herd of swine." And he said to them, "Go!" So they came out and entered the swine; and suddenly, the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and perished in the water. The swineherds ran off, and on going into the town, they told the whole story about what had happened to the demoniacs. Then the whole town came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their neighborhood.
[The New Revised Standard Version, copyright 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]
Why do you think the townspeople begged Jesus to leave their neighborhood?
Where does Jesus' presence in our lives risk us losing something for the sake of others?

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Carrying model number SM-A810F, the new Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 is running the company's own Exynos 7420 octa-core processor under the hood. There's 3GB of RAM and the device is running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. There's no other information available on the Samsung page.
According to the previous GFXBench listing of the device, the phone might come with a 5.1-inch Full HD screen and 32GB internal expandable storage. Expect a 5MP front camera (with flash possibly) and a 16MP rear camera. Please note that the model number of the device spotted on GFXBench was SM-A810, while the Samsung one is SM-A810F. But we expect them to be the same devices.
In case you don't know, the phone has already got Bluetooth certification. This gives us a hint that the phone may launch soon. The official Samsung Galaxy A8 2016 launch date remains unknown currently. We'll let you know if we find any more info about the device.
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"I had read Uncle Tom's Cabin compulsively, the book in one hand, the newest baby on my hipbone. I was trying to find out something, sensing something in the book of immense import for me: which, however, I knew I did not really understand.
"My mother got scared. She hid the book. The last time she hid it, she hid it on the highest shelf above the bathtub. I was somewhere around seven or eight. God knows how I did it, but I somehow climbed up and dragged the book down. Then, my mother, as she herself puts it, 'didn't hide it anymore,' and, indeed, from that moment, though in fear and trembling, began to let me go."
— Baldwin, "The Devil Finds Work"
And in Stealing the Fire: The Art and Protest of James Baldwin, in a chapter subtitled "Harriet Beecher Stowe, James Baldwin's Nineteenth-Century White Mother," Horace A. Porter points out how close the ending of Baldwin's 1963 The Fire Next Time is to the ending of Stowe's novel.If we—and now I mean the relatively conscious whites and the relatively conscious blacks, who must, like lovers, insist on, or create, the consciousness of the others—do not falter in our duty now, we may be able, handful that we are, to end the racial nightmare, and achieve our country, and change the history of the world. If we do not now dare everything, the fulfillment of that prophecy, recreated from the Bible in a song by a slave, is upon us: God gave Noah the rainbow sign, no more water, the fire next time.
A day of grace is yet held out to us. Both North and South have been guilty before God; and the Christian church has a heavy account to answer. Not by combining together, to protect injustice and cruelty, and making a common capital of sin, is this Union to be saved,—but by repentance, justice and mercy; for, not surer is the eternal law by which the millstone sinks in the ocean, than that stronger law, by which injustice and cruelty shall bring on nations the wrath of Almighty God!


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The mind is an interesting thing. One day I feel like the whole world's out to get me. The very next day I can feel invincible. What is it that compels us to be so... whats the word I'm looking for... capricious? I have no clue why I feel compelled to write about this. I actually feel like I'm going nowhere with this post. I'm sitting in bed sneezing my brains out for some reason, listening to music and shopping for David Sedaris books. Ever read his books? You should, he's phenomenal. Unless you don't like gay people. Or humor. Than you may not enjoy it. Before this I was looking for my philosophy book from last year. I had a conversation with Chris a couple days ago about religion and beliefs and points-of-view. I made a reference to one philosopher, and decided to look more into his theory. But of course, I can't find it. I also typed into google what I thought would find this philosophers name for me. "Who was the philosopher who asked the question in his theory if god is omniscient all knowing all powerful and all good why is their evil in the world and why was satan created?" But i felt stupid for asking a search engine such a question, so i deleted the whole entry and key-worded it. Sorry I haven't posted anything lately. It's not that I was stressed or busy. I'm actually more stressed than ever. Maybe that's why I'm writing. School hasn't even started yet and I feel behind. Scheduling work around school is stressing me out. Applications for apartments is stressing me out. Being an adult is stressing me out.
To do:
Read more David<3
Listen to some Brand New and Tegan & Sara because it's good for the soul.
Work on my bank book tomorrow.
Buy a pocket notepad.


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text: Last Wednesday, Rotarians Chris Nurney and Robert Ainey both gave their classification speeches. It was an interesting evening getting to know more about two of our members. Both characters in their own right! One a real estate agent, the other a CPA; both have a passion for Rotary, THE FOUR WAY TEST, and all that we do as a Club!


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Charles Leckenby shared this link to a recent SLJ article about E-books. It highlights a school librarian who worked with her students to measure whether e-books increase engagement in her students.
It's informative nad interesting…especially for those of us who are hesitant to jump in the pool with both feet: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/slj/printissuecurrentissue/890540-427/are_ebooks_any_good.html.csp


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Off:Larm, The Crossroad Club, Oslo, March 2016.
After a pro-longed series of delays courtesy of SAS and the weather, I finally arrived in Oslo on a cold and snowy Thursday night, and, with little time to spare, flung bags and Duty Free onto the bed, grabbed my phone and hot footed it down to the hotel lobby, grabbed a map and got directions to The CrossRoad Club, where I was due within a matter of minutes for a night of 'off:Larm' musical mania.
Arriving at the end of a very brief but incredibly expensive taxi journey (even more expensive than the TC gin og tonic), I went through the hand stamping routine (really?), pulled up a high stool, ordered an exorbitantly priced drink, (with complimentary straw), and settled down for my evenings entertainment.
Starters on the musical bill of fare was Mats Wawa, a young 60s-70s pysch influenced band from Oslo. Having heard their debut EP, 'Classics', I was looking forward immensely to hearing them play live, and you know what folks, I wasn't disappointed. The band was joined on stage by Gold Celeste's Petter Haugen Andersen in his newest capacity as flautist, and, when he wasn't generally fluting around, he could be found vigorously shaking a pineapple (and probably developing very strong biceps in the process).
Mats Wawa played a 7-song set that kicked off with non-EP track, 'Hola', and, from the get-go the crowd were 'on it', cheering, whistling and being generally, good humouredly interactive. If the opener warmed up the crowd, second track in, 'Worries' got them nicely toasted. This country 'fluenced tune-for-cruisin is heavy on Americana guitar juice and sing-along chorus lines, and, was the perfect track to get the partee started and the mood imbued with lurve.
Retro-psych with it's many layers and textures is not the easiest of sounds to translate into a live performance, but Mats Wawa managed to pull the musical rabbit outta the hat with relative ease. For a band so young, their instrumental competence is not to be underestimated and the quality of their musicianship on the night, especially on the synth/keys, slide guitar and drums, was quite astonishing.
The best example of the tightness of this unit came on Lego inspired, 'Lord Bisnis' which saw all elements – vocal and instrumental – come together effortlessly, easily producing one of the highlights of the set. Full credit must be given to PHA who gave a pretty high class performance of what is quite a complicated flute sequence, an instrumental accompaniment that gives this track its full bells and whistles Jethro Tull vibe.
Kudos too to Jonas Rohde-Moe for producing some pretty darned tricky, finger twisting guitar sequences on 'Planet of the Grapes'. And indeed to Metallica wannabe, Emil Kjærnli for giving it sox, when he had the full Status Quo rip-roaring guitar in the air at full throttle thang going on.
These are not easy songs to sing, and all due credit to Wang and Torkellsen whose vocals held up well on the night. The only downer came as a result of faulty or damaged cabling, which gave some intermittent gyp, particularly on the leads mic. All a bit unfortunate, but being consummate pros, Wang & Co kept going, adjusting their positions accordingly, to mitigate against the interference.
Their short but rockin' 30min stint closed with the song 'Dead' of which, if anything, the band were the antithesis. Electrifying, energetic and full on, this brought their set to a dramatic and clangorous close.
Mats Wawa are as happy a unit as ever I've seen on a stage. Undoubtedly good friends, there is a magic to their synergy, while their effervescent enthusiasm spills over into the crowd, creating an energy that flows back and forth between band and audience. As a unit, they are in their infancy, and it will be interesting to watch their progress especially if, and most probably when, this band produce a full long player and take it out on the long and winding promotional road.
More JaJa than Wawa, this is a band with a bright future ahead of them. Giving one of the most entertaining live performances I saw during my time in Oslo, Mats Wawa is a band I would strongly recommend you check out next time you see them on a gig listing near you!
Setlist: Hola, Worries, Bed of Love, Walking with You, Lord Busines, Planet of the Grapes, Dead
Mats Wawa are Mats Wang (vocal/guitar), Terje Vea Torkellsen (vocal/keys), Mathias Sagedal (Drums) and Emil Kjærnli (bass guitar), with the addition of Jonas Rohde-Moe (guitar) and Petter HA (flute/percussion) for live performances. You can find them on Facebook, here.
The EP 'Classics' is out now, links here,
Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/69RyJth1sRwzjKt3qp5T5e
TIDAL/Wimp: http://tidal.com/album/56849971


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I have to confess to being a bit of a waterfall geek, I just love the way water flows over a waterfall, majestic and at the same time powerful as it heads towards the ground and then flows on into a stream or a river. What I like most about waterfalls is finding one's that have not been photographed to many times or at all. Don't get me wrong I do like photographing popular well know waterfalls as everybody interprets the waterfall in their own way, but finding one's that have not been photographed or I haven't seen any images of really excites me. So here I was doing what I like to do when not shooting for clients, is wander around places and see if I can find a waterfall sometimes off the beaten track and sometimes not so much. The trick is to look around you when out walking as it is easy to just walk looking in front and not surveying or taking in the natural beauty around you when out. And as such this is how I came to spot this small waterfall, by looking around and as luck would have it I spotted it of in the distance on the far side of the beck in Hamsterley Forest, it would have been easy to miss if I had not been looking around as a few more steps and I would have been past it and out of my sight line. So I head over to the other side and trek through the trees looking and thinking I am sure it was just around here and starting to doubt myself, but I carry on and eventually set back I come across the waterfall, full of excitement to have found it I set up my tripod and camera and get ready to shoot a couple of test images. What I notice is a branch that has flowed down over the fall and is stuck sticking up out of the water, I thought I would remove the branch from the waterfall by grabbing a long fallen branch and hooking it over this one that sticks out and dislodge it. Oh for not a really well thought out plan as I put my foot on a rock that is of course slippy I feel myself falling and falling I did getting soaked down one side, but on the plus side I did remove the offending object. Yes I could have removed the branch in Photoshop but where would be the fun in that, there is nothing like getting wet on a cold early morning to add to the fun of capturing something great. So here are a couple of shots from the that morning.
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Not To Little And Not To Much
f my wanders around the forest, I had walked this path many a time and just happened to glance to my right this one time to see this small amount of water cascading over the edge, so decided I would come back when the conditions were right for capturing it. Thing with waterfalls is they are either a small trickle due to lack of water or a massive torrent due to heavy amounts of rain. So I have been watching how much rain we have been having lately, so it rained last night again so I thought there would be a good chance that it would be flowing nicely, not a torrent but a nice steady flow that would make for a good composition and a pleasing image, and I was not disappointed. I visited another waterfall in the forest that is quite well hidden which I have photographed before which was only a small trickle last time and this was flowing nicely as well. Only down side was I found out I had a split in my Muck Boots Wellies so ended up with a very wet foot, but a small price to pay for getting the image.
Inside and Out
When you get asked to photograph a very expensive house you don't say no. I was asked by http://bunglebugestates.properties to photograph a very nice property for them which was going up for sale. The day started of warm and the light was getting harsh so i wanted to get the outside shots done before the sun rose to high and the light became to harsh. Once I completed the outside photographs I decided to start upstairs and work my way down to the ground floor. I knew the temperature outside was rising as the heat i the house start rising and the light coming through the windows was becoming very harsh, and unforgiving. So it was a case of trying to balance a good exposure against the light coming in from the windows I didn't want to under expose the images by a huge amount as this would have caused more problems in post processing. So it was a case of getting an exposure that was sitting nice in the camera histogram that I could work with when processing. I tried a few shots with the lights on but didn't like the way the lights were shining I thought it would look nice with the lights on in the chandeliers, but soon scrapped that idea as the brightness was harsh and did not enhance the photograph, or do justice to the magnificence of the lights.
So here are a few images from the shoot, on what must have been one of the hottest days of the year.
By The Seaside
There is something about being by the shoreline line that I find really magical and inspirational, I don't know whether it comes from growing up next to the seaside. And now living in the countryside I appreciate the coastal scenery more now, something I probably took for granted when I lived there. I really love the early morning before any footprints arrive on the beach the sand being washed clean by the incoming and outgoing tide to start a fresh day. The sound of the waves as they roll up the beach and roll back out again having a sort of magical sound that helps me concentrate and find my inner creativity.
Dawning Light
It was July the weather was warm and the nights were long, being a photographer capturing the early morning light is one of the great things I like to do, but have never really caught a stunning sunrise they have always whimpered out from a promising start to heavy cloud destroying any chance of great colours. The evenings sunsets had been an abundance of colour so I decided to get up at 3am and drive through to South Shields and be set up ready for the breaking dawn light at just before 4am and catch the dawn through to sunrise, even if the early morning colours didn't show I was sure I could capture some nice early morning images at the beach, even if it came to doing long exposures of the waves gently lapping onto the shore. I have had so many promising mornings in the past which have not gone to plan, but mother nature won't be told when to give you the the skies you want. The early mornings can be hard when that alarm goes off, but the need to capture a sunrise and the way it fuels your passion and drive, gets you to pull yourself out of your bed for you know one day you will capture that dawn and sunrise that will make you go wow. And this was that morning after getting their and setting up, I could see the light starting to appear and the colours slowly starting to arrive in the clouds as the first rays of dawn light woke the early morning, starting with mainly reds and turning to pinks and other colours as we venture from dawn to sunrise as the sun started it's lazy early morning climb from behind the pier wall to eventually take all the wondrous colour from the sky to leave a sky of clear bright light only to be witnessed by those who were about at this time of morning. So this is why my passion and dedication to get up early in the morning watching mother nature reward me with the sunrise I had been chasing for so long.
Autumn Colours
It was Autumn the trees sing in all colors, and a perfect time to get a good image of High Force waterfall, from above as we had been having quite a bit of rain so I knew the thunderous High Force would be exploding over the top making for a magnificent view. So an early start was required to get there before the sun became to high and and effected the light. It is not a long walk but it can be a difficult walk when you have medical conditions so I always allow extra time for more stops on the route to rest. But I have to say it was worth the walk, as when i viewed High Force from above all the fatigue and tiredness disappeared and was replaced by excitement at the wonderous autumn colors and and the power of the water coming over the fall.
I was also inspired by Light, a new camera technology that just hit the market and their #VantagePoint project.
Flash, Camera, Pose
Just received my Pixapro Lumi 400 800Ws studio flash kit, to use at home and in other places. So decided to test it out on my oldest son theses are just a few of the images taken with the flashes.
I was also inspired by Light, a new camera technology that just hit the market. and their #VantagePoint project.
Photographer Shooting The Photographer
An Iconic landmark that is the Angel of The North, standing tall looking out over the valley, I had wanted to photograph the Angel for quite a while, but had never really put it as a priority. We have been getting some lovely sunrises on the October mornings, so decided I would get prepared the night before pack my camera and tripod ready to set off in the morning." We had been getting some lovely sunrises on the October mornings, so decided I would get prepared the night before pack my camera and tripod ready to set off in the morning."in the morning. I like to get to places with plenty of time to get set up and wander around, so I can check out different angles and shooting positions, as the alarm clock stirs me awake at 5am knowing that I would be there around about 6am or a bit earlier, I arrive looking at the sky thinking to myself that maybe the sky is not going to be as nice as it has been the last few days, but one always hopes as the cloud cover was quite heavy but it could break to give that lovely morning warm glow. So I set up shoot a few images of the Angel from different angles, looking hoping for the sky but it becomes clear that today is not the day for the warm colors of a sunrise. I had been there for a couple of hours as time just goes so fast when you are engrossed in a passion such as photography, I notice this group of people wandering over towards the Angel, and notice that one of the group has a camera in her hand as I stand and watch her move around the Angel I can sense she is looking for a good angle to get a photograph. I have the camera set up and I just stand there and wait and hope, she is going to take a picture, but I also hope she stands long enough for me to capture her taking the image, as I was shooting on very low shutter speed for the time of the morning. So the sunrise might not have appeared, but I had the fortune to capture this image of a young woman seeking her own version of the perfect shot. I became the photographer shooting the photographer.
I was also inspired by Light, a new camera technology that just hit the market and their #VantagePoint project.
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Sometimes keeping the image simple can work, letting the subject speak for itself, in a way that the photograph draws the eye into the subject. Sometimes simple clean images work well for certain subjects.


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I just ordered Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History Eric H. Borneman, from Amazon.com .
Well I noticed they have a program called share the love . The way it's written...anytime someone orders something from them....they can send a email to a friend(s) and those receiving the email will get an additional 10% off of their purchase ( if they buy the same thing withing a certain time frame). Anyway... I did not want to spam mail anyone so I did not add anyone this time. But I plan on ordering a few more marine books soon... if anyone want me to add them to my amazon friends list to get the discount ....lemme know... just don;t blame me if they spam you . I don't mind passing along a discount. I got the book for $27.97 shipped to the door.
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Actually.. I just received this book from Amazon this afternoon when I got home it was waiting for me.. Makes a Monday a little better. Add my email to it when you order some more.
I am planning on ordering some more coming soon too.. so if you want me to add yours let me know your email, we could save each other a few pennies.
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Oh, add me, add me! I'm gonna order that same book as referenced at top... I finally got to look at Scott's copy, very nice.
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Working the red carpet was a first time experience for me and it was a great one! All the volunteers had to line up and as each artist got out of the car we grabbed their assigned clipboard. I got to escort the legendary Lynn Anderson, her famous song was "Rose Garden". She was a hoot. She was using her flip camera to film everyone for her live feed. She even filmed me asking questions about myself. She was a very sweet lady!! Here is a picture of Lynn with her two US Marine escorts.
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My friend who was behind me in line was suppose to escort Lionel Richie but his car didn't show up, instead Miss Lauren Alaina pulled up. As I saw her walk past me with him as her escort, I will admit, I was so envious of him!! But just being around her and all the other incredible artists I was having a blast!!!
Here are a few photos from the night:
I work with a great crew!! Thanks CMA!!
Here are a few of my favorite artists that I got to see up close:
Clearly everyone knows Carrie is my all time favorite (:
Love Miss Lauren!
Luke's performance was awesome!!
Bumped into Miranda, almost stepping on her dress, oops!
Loved her dress!!!
We weren't aloud to have our phones to take photos so I got these from the Internet!! I enjoy working with CMA - the festival and the awards have been great experiences! Thank you to all my red shirts !!! Love you all(:


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Woke up this morning, feeling refreshed after nearly 9hrs sleep! I slept a lot yesterday, I had 2 naps during the day and then went to bed at 9.30pm, but it seems to have worked because I feel better now.
Started my day, not feeling too hungry but I had a cup of hot lemon water, as recommended my lovely friend LC, who is into nutrition and wellbeing, and as I am off the meds as off today, I went down pretty well. I have a couple of Bellvita biscuits – didn't fancy porridge today – and them as well are staying down and not even giving me the rolling stomach.
Fingers crossed, the worse is over and I'll be back to normal by the end of the day. Decided not to tempt fate by going to work, as I suffer from motion sickness and I take the bus the go to work. Better safe than sorry on that one. Barfing on the bus first thing in the morning will probably not be much appreciated by my fellow commuters!
Any way, I am in a good mood, the sun is kinda shining, my stomach feels happy and my energy levels are up…Happy Friday everyone!


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A light earthquake with magnitude 4.6 (ml/mb) was reported Antarctica (0 miles) on Sunday. Exact location of earthquake, longitude 42.1627 East, latitude -80.0062 South, depth = 15.43 km. Global time and date of event 04/09/16 / 2016-09-04 16:25:53 / September 4, 2016 @ 4:25 pm UTC/GMT. Event ids that are associated to the earthquake: us10006mru. Id of event: us10006mru. The 4.6-magnitude earthquake has occurred at 19:25:53 / 7:25 pm (local time epicenter). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 15.43 km (10 miles) below the earth's surface. A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist).
Earthquakes 4.0 to 5.0 are often felt, but only causes minor damage. Each year there are an estimated 13,000 light earthquakes in the world. In the past 24 hours, there have been one, in the last 10 days one, in the past 30 days one and in the last 365 days one earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater that was reported nearby.
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The entry for August depicts another activity in court life and in the late summer labors of the peasants. In the background is the Chateau d'Etampes, with its towers, chapel, and tile covered buildings. The four sided 12th century dungeon, Tour Guinette, with its corner towers, arises in the middle.
At mid-ground, workers are binding up the new mown wheat, and loading the sheaves onto a cart. Four swimmers, or perhaps bathers, can be seen in the river, complete with visually correct distortions of their limbs below the waterline. High on the hill is a haystack.
In the foreground, the nobles pass by in a hunting party. Leading on foot, a falconer with two birds on his left wrist drags a pole behind him, accompanied by a pair of dogs. Following him are a rider with a blue cloak, and behind him, riding pillion, a lady in a dark dress. The rider is in the act of releasing his falcon. Next come a single rider, richly dressed in blue and red, and couple deeply engaged in conversation with one another as their horse trots along. Two more falcons can be spotted in this group.
Leo and Virgo occupy the heavens in the tympanum, above the ever present sun chariot.


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Celebrate Party Down Day With BuzzFeed
Exactly 1 year ago today the beloved and immaculate Party Down was taken away from us and cancelled from our lives. But instead of shedding tears of remembrance on this day, let's celebrate the good times and "anti-commemorate" a day we should never forget. June 30th shall forever be known as "Party Down Day." Help us celebrate the new greatest day of the year. Here are some things you can do to help us celebrate.
BuzzFeed's Petition To Get The Party Down Movie Green-lighted
Rob Thomas recently made us very excited when he announced that a Party Down movie might actually happen in the near future. But he has said things like this in the past to no fruition and after the whole "will they/won't they" debacle with the Arrested Development movie we figured it was time to take things into our own hands. Sign our petition and help us make this happen.


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How do you do with loving your enemies? The notion that we ought to show kindness, generosity, forgiveness, and even love for those who hate us or purposefully try to harm us is a hard concept to grasp. That love is the love of Jesus, who gave himself for us…
13 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 16 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.
God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 17 This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. 18 There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
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What is the evidence that we are living in God and he in us? The Holy Spirit's presence in our lives provides us with the proof. We have seen this before in John's writing. If we acknowledge Jesus as the Son of God, we have the Holy Spirit in us. If we have the Holy Spirit in us, then we love people like Jesus loved people. If we don't love, then we have to back and question whether we even know God at all.
God is love, John writes. We cannot escape the connection between God and love. And anyone who loves is showing their connection to God. Now, lots of people love others who don't follow Jesus. Isn't that a bit of a loaded statement to say that God has a corner on the love market?
Here's where God's love is different. God's love for us went to the point where he sent Jesus, his son, to die as a sacrifice for people who had alienated themselves from God, effectively making God their enemies. Jesus died for his enemies. He washed the feet of Judas, who betrayed him. John says we are like Jesus in the world.
The love of Jesus is different from the love of the world in that we ought to be sacrificing ourselves for people who hate us. Loving people in the face of hatred is a godly love. It's Jesus' love.
It's not a love that creates or succumbs to fear and punishment. It's a love that overcomes fear and punishment, hatred and division, and builds community and oneness. That's a different kind of love.
I want to live in that love today.
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Good pub football and Rugby on a decent pint of guiness too.
Buckley's has always been known as a lively and entertaining venue, popular with young and old alike. There is a very lively mix of irish and english customers, and popular for local events, parties and charity nights. There is live music every weekend and parties are catered for apon request.
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Enjoy this recipe…my boys would seriously dig this. Chicken and bacon is their preferred with everything!
Pop it from the oven for 20 minutes and lunch is ready to go. Go on and chop your lettuce and tomato even though it truly is baking, so your braid doesn't great off a lot of. I also suggest making a batch of such Nutella no bake cookies while you're waiting. They are really the proper ending to any meal.
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Take out or slim any thick stem on cabbage leaves. Lay the cabbage leaf flat and increase one/3 cup filling to the middle from the leaf. Fold in the sides and roll the cabbage up. Area seam aspect down from the pan. (See Be aware for tiny leaves). Repeat with remaining cabbage.
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working on my holiday cheer tonight... have to make ten dozen cookies for tomorrow! had big dreams to work on all my weekend posts this evening. maybe tomorrow?
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New Tour Dates With Greyson Chance!
Michael & Marisa have just announced new tour dates with Greyson Chance AND did a little cover of Greyson's song "Unfriend You"! The tour they did with Greyson and Cody Simpson earlier this year was sooo great, can't wait to see it again!
Here are the dates they're playing:
8/11 – Pittsburgh, PA at Hard Rock Cafe
8/13 – Lancaster, PA at Chameleon Club
8/20 – Houston, TX at House of Blues' Bronze Peacock Room
8/21 – Dallas, TX at House of Blues' Cambridge Room
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Hey Michael and Marisa. You guys play really good on the elec. guitar and drums. It was very cool that you guys went to the Greyson Chance show at the Chameleon Club in Lancaster, Pensalvenyia. Are you guys going on tour with him again?
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Axicon Auto ID Launch Check Digit Mobile App
Axicon Auto ID Ltd, a world leader in barcode verification, announce the launch of a check digit calculator app for mobile phones, available free of charge on apple and android operating systems.
Oxford, UK, June 04, 2013 – Axicon Auto ID Ltd, (Oxford, UK) a world leader in barcode verification, announce the launch of a check digit calculator app for mobile phones, available free of charge on apple and android operating systems. The new check digit calculator app allows users to confirm barcodes have the correct check digit encoded using a mobile phone without the need to access a PC. Users select the appropriate barcode symbology which will determine the length of the number that is encoded; EAN-8, EAN-13, ITF-14 or UPC-A. A history will be kept of all the barcode numbers entered and these can thenbe retrieved later for future reference.
The last, rightmost,digit of the GS1 Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is calculated from the rest of the digits and it is vital in confirming the validity of the number that isto be encoded in the barcode. Once the data has been entered, the resulting code string with the calculated check digit will be displayed, the check digit will be highlighted in a different colour at the end of the number sequence.
Passing comment, James Bernard Chairman of Axicon Auto ID Ltd said, -We are delighted to announce the launch of our new mobile app, we continually strive to improve the speed and usability of our products and the check digit app certainly provides these benefits to our customers,- he continued, -the new app allows our users greater operational freedom to check barcodes on the go via the ease and convenience of a mobile phone.-
About the company, the Axicon Group is a world leading barcode verification solution provider. Based in the UK, Axicon Auto ID Ltd specialise in barcode verification, barcode images and labels and distribute their product range through a network of international partners across the globe. Axicon Auto ID invites anyone with an interest in barcode verification technologies to view their full product range online at – www.axicon.com. German customers with an interest in barcode prfgerte and strichcodescanner can view the site at www.axicon.com/de/.
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How Cloud based Auto dialer is an Important Tool for Your Business
An auto dialer is a computer program that allows a phone to dial a list of telephone numbers and then send a prerecorded message or offer options Callers for additional information or even allow them to connect to live person to get more information or to complete a purchase decision. You could compare an auto dialer to an answering machine reverse only with many more features.
An auto dialer can have an incredible impact on the success of your business because you can do a lot of work and requires very little effort or time on your part. Phone calls are made with superior efficiency and effectiveness as the only customers that are forwarded to a sales person are those that require additional information or wish to make a purchase , which means that valuable time is spent where it is needed and will have the greatest effect. Eliminating cold calling can also increase stress and improve morale and performance of your sales staff.
Auto dialers today have great features
There are many features available in today's automatic dialers. Some of the most valuable features Auto dialer to look for include: the ability to work with both fixed telephony and VoIP, like Skype, voice recognition, which is able to play a different message depending on whether the phone is answered by a person or an answering machine, caller automatic retry busy signals, calls self – and even schedule recurring phone calls regularly scheduled weekly, monthly or yearly. Get the best features makes your auto dialer a valuable part of your business success.
Since you do not want to give a personal touch and a good customer service for the sake of technology, it is important that you can record personalized messages with their own voice and change messages based on customer feedback. This can avoid the impression of being cold and indifferent and allow you to save time and money without alienating its valued customer base.
Most businesses and even nonprofit organizations can benefit from using an auto dialer. An auto dialer can be a wonderful way to save time and reduce costs and increase customer service levels and satisfaction. An auto dialer with high-tech features , including the ability to tell between a person and an answering machine, the ability to record several personal messages , and compatibility with telephony services either fixed or VoIP as Skype has the greatest benefit for your business.
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Stuck On Auto Responder
Today at lunch I noticed that I was acting with my auto responder on. Maybe you have had a similar situation where you are amazed by your actions; wondering if it really you. You seem like you- but you realize that this version of you is acting on autopilot. That was exactly what happened at lunch today while discussing the asset division of our home with my almost ex-husband. I was not being mindful. I had to stop and ask myself, Who is running the show here? Am I actively pursuing my goal or am I running on auto responder?
My goal, to have a win-win situation with my ex-husband. I want to respect our accomplishments of the past and to feel respected in this situation forward. And of course, having a fair division of our properties equity. Setting a clear goal prior to our meeting was crucial. How would I be feeling when I was accomplishing these goals? I knew I wanted to feel respect, love and a sense of fairness. Establishing how I would be feeling when these goals were met gave me a sense of internal control. I could review my feeling periodically throughout the meeting and use them as an indication of my immediate success.
The problem, I was afraid, having never been in this situation before made me feel vulnerable. Feeling vulnerable kicked in my auto responder thinking. My auto responder in this situation went something like: you know people will take advantage of you and therefore you have to fight for what you want. Feeling a loss of control was starting to dictate my behavior. I could tell I was moving further and further away from what I wanted. I was running on auto responder and that rarely gets me what I want.
Steps to achieving my goal took courage. I had to be willing to make the additional effort to insure success. I have in the past known what to do; but looked the other way because sometimes being on auto responder is easier.
Here was the fix: Turn off the auto responder! Paying attention to what was happening and how I was feeling allowed me to be at choice. Achieving my goal would take immediate intentional intervention. Regain the internal control that I knew I could have. By turning off my auto responder it allowed me to reconnect with what I really wanted: respect, love and a sense of fairness. I began to feel at choice. Ah freedom of choice, really no greater gift.
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Car parts and Automotive equipment – How the Oil Pump Works
Automotive enthusiasts are well aware of the importance of each specific car part as it pertains to the overall working vehicle. However, men and women who are new to the world of automotive equipment may be curious as to how some of these important automotive parts pertain to the automobile's inner workings.
One of the most important car parts in circulation is the oil pump. In most cases, the oil pump is located above the oil pan inside the engine. The oil pump is actuated by gears located on the end of the crankshaft or on the end of the distributor. As the engine turns, the gears inside the oil pump rotate and the pump cycles oil.
One of the most important components of this all encompassing automotive equipment is the pickup tube. In most cars, the pickup tube is located at the end of the oil pump and sits in the oil pan. As the pump operates, the spinning of the gears creates a vacuum that lifts oil out of the oil pan and distributes it throughout the engine.
The oil in the car's engine is designed to both cool and lubricate the automobile's inner workings. However, if the oil of the oil pan is too low, the pickup tube will be unable to distribute oil, thereby causing the engine to overheat and bind.
Another vital component in the automotive arsenal, as it pertains to the oil pump, is the screen filter. The screen filter is one of those all-important car parts designed to keep the engine running smoothly without contamination. In simple terms, a screen filter is a mesh screen designed to filter contaminants in sludge out of the oil before they can reach the engine and cause harm to the automobile. The screen filter is important for maintaining valid oil pressure. Over time, automotive screen filters can become clogged with debris and sludge. For this reason, regular oil changes are important for maintaining a healthy engine.
Mechanics and enthusiast seeking automotive equipment and car parts to complete oil pump installation will find it beneficial to shop online for some of the best prices and highest quality equipment on the market. Shopping online for automotive equipment is simple. All one needs is the year and model of the car in question and a list of each of the required car parts. Not only will you save money and time, but you will also find the convenience of "at your door delivery" to be a huge bonus.
Auto Glass – Why Cracks Need To Be Dealt With Swiftly
If your windshield has recently ended up with a crack, you really do need to consider getting it repaired as soon as you possibly can. The reason for this urgency is due to a number of factors. First of all, most auto glass cracks can be successfully repaired, providing you act on them in a timely manner, and of course this is certainly a cheaper option than having to actually replace your windshield. Remember though, with each day that passes, that crack is going to get bigger and bigger, hence the reason why you need to act on it immediately. The second reason is that strictly speaking, it happens to be illegal to drive a vehicle on public roads if the windshield is cracked. To the best of my knowledge, this is applicable in all States within the USA, and also in most other first world countries. Finally, if your windshield is cracked, its integrity is jeopardized, and that means it could in fact implode with little, if any warning at all, particularly if your vehicle is involved in a collision.
What many motorists don't realize is the fact that a windshield does more than just offer protection from the elements. In today's vehicles, the windshield is actually providing the vehicle both with a great deal of support. In other words, the glass itself is under a considerable amount of tension, which is exactly why cracks get bigger so rapidly if they're ignored. Ironically however, when it comes to vehicle maintenance, and repairs in particular, auto glass is probably the most neglected aspect of a vehicle. By and large, people just don't see auto glass as being important. As long as it keeps the wind and the rain out, there's nothing to worry about. Others, who are more responsible in terms of road safety, are often under the impression that auto glass repairs cost an arm and a leg, and as a result, they simply choose to ignore a crack. Admittedly, having to replace your windshield is certainly going to cost you a fair bit of money, especially if it's not covered by your insurance policy, but that's even more reason why you need to act quickly if your windshield gets a crack.
In many cases, although many drivers don't realize it, auto glass repairs are covered by the average insurance policy. Even if your own policy doesn't cover you, and you simply don't have the money to have your auto glass repaired professionally, you can nowadays purchase DIY repair kits. While they may not be the ideal solution, at least a DIY repair can buy you a bit of time.
Ultimately, if your windshield is cracked, you need to get it seen to as soon as possible. As with other types of vehicle repairs, it's always best to get quotes from several auto glass repair specialists before you make a final decision, bearing in mind that the cost can vary tremendously from one place to the next.
MAHA USA Automotive Lifts Solutions
With over 40 years of experience, MAHA USA is the premier US manufacturer of German-engineered automotive lifts. Their renowned technology and reputation for quality has made their automotive lifts some of the best across the board, used by automotive repair shops, car dealership service facilities, and OEMs.
MAHA USAs automotive lifts meet strict industry standards and are famous for their high quality designs and safety features. From drawing board to assembly line, their automotive lifts are relied upon by major car manufacturers for their reliability and state-of-the-art design.
Now more than ever, automotive lifts are in great demand because people are hanging on to their cars longer, and repairing them, rather than trading them in, or leasing new vehicles. The automotive repair and body shop industries are expanding rapidly, adding more repair bays to handle increased demand. This has simultaneously increased demand for automotive lifts, because it is less costly to make minor repairs, rather than start from scratch with a brand new car. Additionally, people are more conscious of maintenance, using less costly quick-lube service locations, which make good use of automotive lifts, rather than going to a more expensive dealership service centers. MAHA automotive lifts are used by car rental agencies to repair and service their vehicles, and automotive hobby enthusiasts, particularly those who are sticklers about their cars interior parts, as well as its exterior appearance.
MAHA USA manufactures many different types of automotive lifts depending on the needs of their customers. Their automotive lift technology includes two post, four post, and specialty automotive lifts, as well as specialty, in-ground and scissors automotive lifts for cars, light trucks and SUVs. Depending on the type of business, these automotive lifts can be customized to suit the needs of auto repair shops, body shops, neighborhood repair shops, quick lube service centers and dealerships. All you have to do is asses your layout and MAHAs distributors will help you determine which automotive lifts are ideal for your setup.
Once you have determined your needs, you can proceed with opening up a new car repair or body shop, or maybe acquire a quick oil change franchise to add this valuable service to your community. Take advantage of the technology of one of the premier American manufacturers, and put it to good use to rebound during these tough economic times. Getting into the auto service business can be a lucrative endeavor, now that new cars are not as easy to obtain. Having automotive lifts from MAHA USA can ensure a new business venture gets off to a great start, or the expansion of an existing auto body service shop is completed without depleting too much equity from your business.
Automotive lifts from MAHA USA are a wise investment to ensure the success of your existing business, or to get you in on the ground floor of a new venture. Trust the quality from MAHA USA for all your automotive repair needs.
What Is Oem Auto Glass
OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacture. This means that the auto glass meets the original specification for safety and quality as the glass that it came with from the factory. Auto manufacturers do not make glass. They use different auto glass manufacturers' to make the glass for your vehicle. A "dealer" glass is the same glass the auto glass shop would have, made from the same auto glass plant, but, in the process, the auto glass manufacturer stamps the brand name, such as Toyota, or Ford, making it a "dealer." Same exact glass, but more expensive due to the brand name.
OEM auto glass means it is essentially the same piece of glass that is installed at the time the vehicle is made with the only difference being the windshield manufacturer. OEM glass is produced from original equipment-style tooling and meets the manufacturer's specification for safety and quality. Only OEM glass can insure proper fit and finish which greatly reduces the possibility of air or water leaks. Most importantly, only OEM glass is designed specifically to meet the safety standards necessary for protection in an accident. You should always use OEM glass to insure your safety. If you are making an insurance claim to pay for your windshield replacement, you are mostly entitled to OEM glass. You have paid for it in your policy.
There is plenty of cheap non-OEM quality after glass market out there, but saving a few dollars on a piece of glass that may or may not fit right or be of the right thickness is not worth the risk to car owners.
OEM suppliers are trusted by auto manufacturers like GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Ford, etc to provide quality controlled windshields that are a perfect match and fit for their vehicles. OEM suppliers spent hundreds of million dollars in research and development, using computer-assisted engineering and designs programs (CAE and CAD) to ensure quality windshields for their vehicles.
Each OEM windshield goes through rigorous and thorough surface contour and optical quality checks as it moves down the assembly line. Auto glass parts produced by OEM manufacturers consistently fit better and adhere to the same standards for fit and finish as the glass that is originally installed when the car is built.
The after market shops will tell you that their product is the same quality as an OEM windshield. Wrong. Non-OEM auto glass manufacturers make copies of OEM auto glass parts. These copies have to vary slightly from the OEM part due to the fact that OEM parts are patented and the designs are protected and trademarked.
Basic Knowledge of Auto Dialer, Predictive Dialer and Power Dialer
A dialer is a type of phone software that helps a sales representative only dial a large volume of potential customers. Because the phone dialer automatically calls through a predetermined list of contacts, the sales representative is able to stay in the longest line and close more sales.
These markers are also known as auto dialers or outbound dialers. These auto dialers allow sales representatives to reach thousands of potential customers per day. There are several types of dialers with the major types of relationship are dialers, predictive dialers and power markers.
Reasons and predictive markers both work to keep sales reps on the phone every time it is recorded in a counter initiative. Dialers relationship many simultaneous calls placed by each sales representative available. When replying to one of these calls the other was dropped and the sales rep is transferred to that call.
Predictive Dialers usually ask fewer people at a time, but begins to mark wires before sales representatives are available. This ensures that the initiative will be waiting for each sales representative available, but when it takes sales calls to respond before sales representatives are available are expected to take to wait in line until a sales representative heading into – seldom do.
Dropped calls are a standard part of the inside sales when using a predictive dialer or ratio. Power Markers offer a solution to the problem of dropped call.
A marker of energy compared with other markers, focuses on the quality of interactions between the sales representative and their contact. This is achieved by making the marker to make a call to one wire at a time for each sales representative. The sales rep hears the phone rings and can respond immediately when the call is answered. There is no "preferred dropout rate" with a score of power.
Power Marker is an improvement over manual dialing technology, increasing the number of calls made in a day by about 3 times. Power Dialers are perfect for B2B communications where there is impressed by a sales representative before connecting it to your boss secretaries and each individual sale is higher. In B2C sales, supply marker stop wasting hundreds of leads a day due to the placement of too many calls.
All these auto dialers can increase sales representative's call for relationship days, but only one marker supply ensures that each call becomes an opportunity to make money.
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State laws for auto insurance
Auto insurance is governed by the state laws. The state laws have mandated certain auto coverage to ensure safety of the community. Hence, if you want to continue with the privilege of driving in your hometown, you should learn the state auto insurance laws by heart.
The auto insurance laws of America vary widely, but still can be categorized as the following,
The tort state:
Tort defines the injuries that are eligible to receive compensation under the law. In a tort state, one party is identified as the responsible party for the accident and is liable to compensate the sufferers for their losses.
A tort state can further be categorized as full tort and limited tort. In the limited tort state, the recipient cant claim compensation for the pains and sufferings from the party responsible for the damages, until and unless he suffers permanent disability.
The no-fault state:
The no-fault state requires the drivers to carry insurances for their own protection, since it imposes restrictions upon the ability to sue the responsible driver.
Under the pure no-fault law the drivers are covered under their own plans respectively and will receive coverage irrespective of their responsibility for the damages.
However, no state follows the pure no-fault status, and thus leaves the opportunity for the involved parties to sue the other to recover a portion of their damages.
The add-on no-fault state: The add-on no fault state allows the victim to collect the benefits under the responsible partys bodily injury liability coverage, once his medical expenses exceeds the PIP coverage limit.
The doctrine of comparative negligence Some states follow the theory of comparative negligence, where the responsibility of an accident gets distributed amongst the parties involved in it. This doctrine restricts one party to hold the other party fully responsible for the damages caused to him.
In the states following the doctrine of comparative negligence, the party contributing more than 50% towards the damages caused in the accident, is the party at-fault.
The issue of liability
All the states require the drivers to carry at least the minimum liability coverage and that is to ensure the safety of the community around the driver. The state law makes sure that the driver has adequate coverage to compensate for the damages caused by him to others.
Pbx Auto Attendant – Handles Incoming Calls Effectively
The PBX auto attendant is the vital component of this sophisticated phone system. It helps business offices streamline their business telecommunications in a very effective manner. The innovative PBX auto attendant handles all incoming calls efficiently and provides callers with a superior and professional communication interface.
Feature-rich Auto Attendant
The VoIP PBX auto attendant greets callers professionally using recorded customized greeting messages. It offers them a list of options to reach the person or department they want. These include dial-by-name, dial-by-department, dial-by-extension and so on. Depending on the callers choice, calls are quickly redirected to extensions, conference rooms, call queues, mailboxes and groups. This system can manage numerous calls coming in simultaneously and routes calls without giving off line busy signals. This reliable call answering system helps you save the expenses involved in maintaining additional reception staff. The core features of the VoIP PBX auto attendant solution include:1-to-5 digit extensionsFind-me/follow-me call forwardingMusic on transferVoicemail to emailDo Not Disturb modeFax to email
Easy to Connect to Remote Extensions
To ensure small and medium businesses round-the-clock telecommunication facilities, the PBX auto attendant performs systematic call routing even to remote extensions. The advanced find-me/follow-me call forwarding allow calls on your primary business numbers to be easily transferred to your personal landlines, cell phones or other VoIP phones assigned as extensions. This helps you to manage your business from anywhere. If all extensions are busy, calls are quickly routed to the voicemail system where callers can leave voice messages. This eliminates the possibility of missing important calls. Important benefits of the virtual PBX auto attendant system are:Minimizes caller on-hold timePrompt response for all incoming callsImproves staff productivitySaves time and money
Pick the Right Auto Attendant Package
Small and medium-sized business offices can enjoy the features of the virtual PBX auto attendant without having to invest in premise-based equipment, software packages and complex networks. The service provider maintains all the necessary equipment and offers installation, upgrades and maintenance. A reliable service provider can help you to pick the right auto attendant package, as well as help you configure and personalize to suit the specific telecommunication needs of your corporate office.


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When people asked about my age, I always asked them to guess my age. Usually they will guess 5 years (the most 8 years younger). Thank god for that! Either they are being modest or I do not look my age at all. Lol!
Or probably the people that I mixed with. Mostly are younger. And not to mention my colleagues who are all born in the 80s (around 1985 - 1986). I look like big sister to them in the office (sometimes they asked advices from me in term of works and relationship), but it does not make me feel older than them.
One afternoon while meeting with a lady customer, she suddenly asked my age. As usual, I never reveal my age willingly, so I asked her to guess. Again she guess I am around 28. Oh well, I just let her believe that I am that age. *wink*
Besides age, I always been mistaken to be a non-Chinese. Few times my customers speaks to me in English or BM when I speak Chinese to them. Only when I show them my name card would they speak Chinese to me. Funny!


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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
For Brook: In loving memory of Emmett
Emmett Michael Cederstrom
(December 4, 2009 - December 4, 2009)
Brook, I want you to know we love you and are thinking of you and your family. I wanted to do a little memorial for Emmett. I have had a lot of people calling and wanting to send cards or flowers. We are praying for you! Love Jorelle
Emmett Michael Cederstrom, the infant son of David and Brook Cederstrom of Rigby, spent a few, brief minutes in this world, then passed to the next.
The joy and love that filled the months leading up to his birth on Friday, December 4, 2009, will be cherished by all who shared in them. Already beloved by his family, he was not meant to stay with us long. His absence will be felt always.
Emmett is survived and mourned by his parents; David and Brook Cederstrom, sisters; Ella Jean Cederstrom and Elena Pearl Cederstrom, all of Rigby, grandparents, Michael and Jane Cederstrom, of Springville, Utah, Tamara Boyle, of Rigby, and Vicki Boyle Bownds, of Rigby, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Gene R. Boyle, who, no doubt, welcomed Emmett home with open arms.
Precious boy, we wait with hope until we meet again.
Memorial services were held at 11:00 a.m., December 7, 2009, at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, in Rigby. The family met with family and friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior o services. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Emmett Cederstrom Memorial Fund, 101 West Main Street, Rigby Idaho, 83442.
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Make Believe
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Established in 2004 by Joel Kern as an extra-curricular activity offering term-time drama classes to students aged three to 18, Make Believe now boasts schools throughout London providing a high quality education in performing arts to thousands of young people. Along with schools, the company boasts a production company, talent agency and an events division. And Make Believe's latest venture is proving to be a huge success - a franchise division where professionals turn their passion for performing arts into a successful business and give young people the opportunity to realise their dreams.
Battersea, Blackheath, Brixton, Ealing, Hackney, Wandsworth, Wimbledon and Wood Green
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Canada Day. Round 2. Parliament Hill show. VIP Section.
Dr. Draw started things off with the best electric guitar that was probably ever played. 1000 points for the awesome red coat.
DRUM! was next, and it was the best mix of cultures a group could ever have.
This girl was super smiley the entire time.
This guy was all Mr. Serious, but he made me want to learn how to play a drum.
This picture is of two people to hide the fact that I wanted a picture of the hot bagpiper.
Up next was Kevin Parent, with Jim Cuddy on his right. Yay!
Then Joel Plaskett Emergency. They were pretty good. Everyone was!
Serena Ryder. She was quiet LOL
Damien Robitaille. I liked his face. It was very interesting HAHA.
All we could see of the Peace Tower. Happy Canada Day, Peace Tower!
Pascale Picard Band chick-rocked it up nicely. 1000 points for her sweet fuzzy guitar strap.
Paul Brant was pretty good, but I was kind of pissed that [A] he dedicated a BREAKUP song to the TROOPS and [B] he did not stick around after to sing Oh Canada. That's terrible.
This crazy woman began by howling. Diane Dufrense, you are weird.
Blue Rodeo finally took the stage and it was awesome!
We rushed to the back of Parliament to see the fireworks, since the VIPs can't see them behind the stage.
After the fireworks, we went to the food tent which was an onslaught of insanity. We weren't near the food tables for quite some time, so I took it upon myself to drink 7 martinis. Finally, the government is giving me something good. ;)
Andrew's cousin Deanna and her kids [and her son's girlfriend] accompanied Andrew and I. They were a blast!
Deanna and Andrew.
Mackenzie is what I believe her name was. It was two days ago. How should I remember!?
By the time we were done eating, teardown had already begun. Happy Canada Day!


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Artist's description:
If you like Blue and Aqua you will love this painting. It's a nice 24 inch by 36 inch painting on 1 inch stretchers. All orders painted dark brown and it pops off of the wall! It really shines in person! Finished with a light varnish.
Materials used:
Winter Sky (2010)
Oil painting by Laura B. Palmer
- Oil painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 36 x 24 x 0.5 in (unframed) / 36 x 24 in (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Abstract
- Subject: Landscapes, sea and sky
This artwork is sold by Laura B. Palmer from United States