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Objective: The genre of a book is important to many people. Some only read mysteries, some only fantasy others mainstream novels. A Fire Upon the Deep belongs to the genre of Science fiction The objective of this lesson is to look at genre.
1. Homework: Have the students research the genre of science fiction, writing a short paper on it. They may answer questions such as: who were early authors. How did they influence science fiction during their era? How has the science fiction genre built upon early editions of it? Give some examples of parallels between modern science fiction and early science fiction. What are some of the differences? How does A Fire upon the Deep, differ from other science fiction novels?
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What does Santa mean?
Definitions for Santa
ˈsæn təSan·ta
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word Santa.
Santa Claus
Santa is the first Mexican narrative sound film. It was directed by Antonio Moreno and starred Lupita Tovar, based on the novel of the same name by Federico Gamboa. In 1994, the Mexican magazine Somos published their list of "The 100 best movies of the cinema of Mexico" in its 100th edition and named Santa its 67th choice.
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A Christmas fiction character believed to deliver presents to children and adults at Christmas time.
Some children ask at a young age about Santa and accept the imagination of it when they find out he is a fiction character which brought such joy and imagination to their childhood.Submitted by MC Harmonious on October 6, 2015
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Santa in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Santa in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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Santa -- wink, wink.
I've done it twice now, santa.
This was a Santa Claus statement.
I never uttered, 'Santa isn't real,'.
Santa Claus has the right idea; visit people once a year.
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Mixologist Ricardo Carpio of PiscoBar - Biography
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Ricardo Carpio loves pisco; it runs in his family. His grandfather, Armando Palacio Valdés, taught him and his whole family (friends, too) to enjoy and appreciate the national spirit of Peru. Ricardo studied hotel administration at San Martin Institute (class of 1993) and for 14 years worked in hotels, restaurants, bars, and night clubs in various operational and administrative positions. He opened the locally beloved PiscoBar in tribute to and in memory of his grandfather. At PiscoBar, Carpio offers pisco tasting to help guests discover their favorite and to learn the nuances of spirit. Though he prefers and recommends Pisco be sipped neat (chilled is ok, too), he mixes cocktails as well—please just don't as for a pisco sour.
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Assignment: Using the Rubric Grading Method Moodle ISU
The Assignment activity allows you to create and use a rubric as an advanced grading method. A rubric defines general criteria and then provides detailed descriptions for each specific point level possible for that criteria. The end result is a grid with the criteria listed in the first column, specific point levels across the top (NOT ranges), descriptions for each criteria level and feedback for each criterion.
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You can modify or update the rubric at any time. If you have already used the rubric to grade assignments, you will need to review those assignments and update the graded assignments as needed.
Any rubric you create is available for you to use in other assignments and courses. Rubrics that are published as a template can be shared by any instructor across Moodle ISU.
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Dr. Fiona Wallice isn't having a great string of luck these days. Her husband, Kip, has been spending a pretty penny at adult stores and cheating on her with a string of transsexuals. Her mother, Putsy, was finally convinced to give Fiona some money to get Web Therapy, her pet project (and new therapeutic modality), off the ground, only to be derailed by the so-called lost Hodge (a Vietnamese man claiming to be the child Putsy put up for adoption). With the departure of her tech guy Kamal, Fiona's now alone, not financially capable of taking Web Therapy to the next level, and still dealing with the most unusual of clients.
On tonight's episode of Web Therapy, titled Psychic Analysis, Fiona continues to deal with the unraveling of her mother, as the elder Hodge went from geisha girl chic last episode to what looks like the Pirates of Penzance meets 2011 for Halloween night at a local bar she likes. The absolute horror on Fiona's face when Putsy suggests that she move in with the Wallaces is the type of comedy that Web Therapy does so well; can you imagine having the one person that gets to Fiona living in the same house with her? Perfection.
Also on tonight's new Web Therapy, we get to see Courteney Cox's psychic character Serena make her first appearance, most notably telling us the (hilarious) name of Fiona's childhood horse and informing Fiona that she has to get ready for her appearance on Tyra. (The Top Model reference made my reality TV lovin' heart swell three sizes.) Cox and Kudrow have such good chemistry together in this short clip that you can only imagine the weird, awkward comedy that's to come between the two acting veterans.
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DanceStyle 6th Anniversary Concert
The DanceStyle 6th Anniversary Concert in Aid of Tohoku Earthquake Recovery Efforts was held last Saturday at Black Box, PUBLIKA in Solaris Dutamas! Twas a tiring but fun performance and a big huge THANK YOU to all who came and supported us. We managed to raise quite a sum that will be donated to ASHINAGA.org. :)
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Using Meitu XiuXiu without an Internet connection
I've received some questions regarding how to access the stickers/effects without having to go online every time you use the program.
Here's how:
This is what you'll see when you're disconnected from the Internet. You can't access the stickers/effects.
Here you can see that although I have no connection, I can still use some stickers from the
second tab
Simple. I downloaded them when I had a connection so it's stored on my pc. :)
#1. Be sure that you are connected to the Internet so that you can download the stickers.
#2. From the stickers menu, scroll down until you see this:
#3. Click on it and it will proceed to download the stickers that are shown in the menu. (For example, in the screenshot below I'm downloading the 10 stickers I see in the sticker menu.)
#4. Once it's downloaded just click "OK"
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So the next time you use Meitu XiuXiu and don't have an Internet connection, you would still be able to use the stickers you have downloaded. :)
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Ps. If I'm not mistaken, effects/stickers that you have used previously (not downloaded) are automatically downloaded and stored on your pc. That's why sometimes when you're not connected to the Internet, you can only see a limited number of stickers/effects. :)
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H2S Safety Supervisor
The primary role of a field H2S Safety Supervisor is to ensure the crew's safety while the threat of H2S gas is present or likely to be present. The H2S Safety Supervisor's main tool is their airtrailer, which contains compressed breathing air, and equipment to protect against the gas. H2S Safety Supervisors ensure crews have adequate training on breathing air equipment, set up electronic monitoring equipment, set up emergency rescue plans, provide back up to crews while under air, participate in safety meetings, and take on a general safety role while on location. They can typically expect to work 12 hours per day (though it can be more or less), with up to 24 days between rotations.
- H2S Alive
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- Class 5 driver's license with clean driver's abstract
Roles and Responsibilities
An H2S Safety Supervisor's main role while on a job site with H2S Gas is to ensure the safety of crew for which he/she is responsible. The H2S Safety Supervisor's tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Briefing and educating crews on the dangers of working in an H2S environment
- Setting up and monitoring of gas detection equipment
- Being an active participant in site safety meetings
- Planning and organizing rescue in the event of an H2S emergency
- Testing the environment for the presence of H2S gas
- Providing continuous monitoring of crews wearing Self Contained Breathing Apparatus and/or Supplied Air Breathing Apparatus
- Working in close proximity of all aspects of the oil and gas industry
- Operating company equipment in a safe manner
- Following all company Health and Safety Policies
Character TraitsH2S Safety Supervisors should portray the following traits:
- Confidence
- Responsibile
- Patience
- Work well under pressure and remain calm in emergencies
- Have good communication skills
- Be safety conscious
- Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
- Be able to "think on his/her feet"
Physical Traits
- An H2S Safety Supervisor should maintain a reasonable level of fitness.
- He/she must be able to stand for extended periods of time and work in adverse weather conditions.
- An H2S Safety Supervisor must also be able to work several consecutive 12 hour shifts and be able to work both day and night shifts.
- He/she must be able to physically perform a rescue of a worker.
- He/should also have a normal color vision to distinguish color coded safety systems.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence & Current (within 3 months) Drivers Abstract
- Current H2S Alive Ticket
- Current First Aid Ticket
- Petroleum Safety Training (PST)
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The Nexus 7 has been Google's most impressive Nexus device to date. The mini-tablet sold like hotcakes and kickstarted the tablet-optimized ecosystem Android has been sorely missing. With the one-year anniversary of the Nexus 7′s release swiftly approaching, news of its successor is starting to leak onto the web. The latest rumors on the device come from a credible source and feature a release window, as well as a price-tag, and a look at what to expect inside.
According to Reuters, multiple sources have tipped that an ASUS manufactured second-generation Nexus 7 will launch as soon as this July. That will give Google around two months after I/O, where it's expected to be unveiled, to ship the device. Part of the initial Nexus 7′s success is directly tied to the price. Apparently, that won't change much. Conflicting sources have pegged the device at $149-$199, still impressively affordable.
Specs wise, Reuters is hearing that the bezels on the device will be shrink and the display will be higher resolution. We see two possibilities here: Either the next Nexus 7 will be smaller, or the device will remain the same size but utilize the smaller bezels to become the Nexus 8 with an 8-inch display. Reuters is also saying that Google went with Qualcomm instead of NVIDIA, and will utilize a Snapdragon processor. Considering Google expects to ship some 8 million second-gen Nexus tablets this year, this is a huge blow to NVIDIA.
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Holds up to 32 lbs. of wood. The Deva 8220's deep firebox allows use of logs up to 17" in length.
operation is simple, easy to control and consistent. The thermometer is
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zzzz craaaa rrruummblee… excitment! Me n Tom are still buzzing from the weekend of BBC6 Music Festival in Bristol. We weren't expecting it to be quite so rammed and vibrant! Huge thanks to everyone who came to see us. Huge thanks to Nick Meadows at Start the Bus and Adam Burrows at 24/7 Bristol for thinking of us to play! There are some cool photos of all the acts that played The Fleece that day here.
We are going to finish writing our next album now and don't play again till May 1st at Moles Club in Bath (Apart from a Secret Saturday's in March but all the spaces are gone sorry!). We are aiming to have a new set for you in May (and as i type this I am also telling myself that this is GONNA HAPPEN!)!
So, we met Tom Robinson of the 'Fresh on the Net' show at 6 Music who is a total legend… here are some pics he posted on Instagram…. He particularly enjoyed Tom's faces – this I miss out on as i have my back to him most of the time… if I saw him, no doubt I would piss my pants laughing and destroy the erm herm… 'moment'?!
Also, Steve Lamacq played our track Under Milk Wood on BBC 6 Music on his 6 Music Recommends show on Friday, which was a nice surprise to find this morning! I was quite excited about this because Steve had us as one of his faves ages, so its nice that he played us again. YOu can listen here (we at 46mins but all of the show is cool).
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As a corporate group with an international scope which is committed to creating long-term values, the Rieter Group maintains high standards of corporate governance and pursues a transparent information policy vis-à-vis its stakeholders. Transparent reporting forms the basis for trust.
The Articles of Association of Rieter Holding Ltd. and the regulations governing the organization of the company constitute the basis for the contents of the following chapter (Group structure and shareholders). Reporting by Rieter conforms to the corporate governance guidelines issued by the SIX Swiss Exchange and the pertinent commentaries. Unless otherwise stated, the data refer to December 31, 2017. All information is updated regularly on the website at http://www.rieter.com/en/rieter/investor-relations. Some data refer to the financial section of this Annual Report. The remuneration report can be found on pages 42 ff. of the Annual Report.
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An audio player for playing and organizing digital music files. Buy music, movies, TV shows, and audiobooks, or download free podcasts from the iTunes Store 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. iTunes is the easiest way to organize, share and listen to music on your computer. Find new favorites. Manage your growing library. Enjoy iTunes, the best friend an iPod will ever have! Working on your Windows OS.


text: Two soap bubbles of radii 'a' and 'b' of same liquid come together to form a double bubble. Find the radius of curvature of common interface of two bubbles. Take a < b and surface tension of soap liquid 'a' is T. from Physics Mechanical Properties of Fluids Class 11 Manipur Board Chapter Chosen Mechanical Properties of Fluids Book Chosen Physics Part II Subject Chosen Physics Book Store Download books and chapters from book store. Currently only available for. CBSE Gujarat Board Haryana Board Previous Year Papers Download the PDF Question Papers Free for off line practice and view the Solutions online. Currently only available for. Class 10 Class 12 Mechanical Properties of Fluids Zigya App Two soap bubbles of radii 'a' and 'b' of same liquid come together to form a double bubble. Find the radius of curvature of common interface of two bubbles. Take a < b and surface tension of soap liquid 'a' is T. Given, two bubbles of radii 'a' and 'b'. Let, p1be the excess of pressure inside the bubble of radius 'a', andp2 be the excess of pressure inside the bubble of radius 'b'.Therefore, we haveP1=4Ta and P2=4TbThe two bubbles come together to form a big bubble. Then let r be the radius of common interface.Now the difference of pressure on the two sides at interface is given by, 'r' is the radius of curvature of common interface of two bubbles. 1017 Views Switch Flag Bookmark Do intermolecular or inter-atomic forces follow inverse square law? No. Intermolecular and inter-atomic forces do not obey the inverse square law. 1257 Views Answer Why solids have definite shape while liquids do not have definite shape? Solids: Intermolecular forces are very strong and thermal agitations are not sufficiently strong to separate the molecules from their mean position. Solids are rigid and hence they have definite shapes. Liquids: In liquids intermolecular forces are not sufficiently strong to hold the molecules at definite sites, as a result they move freely within the bulk of liquid, therefore, do not possess definite shapes. Liquids take the same shape as that of the container. 977 Views Answer What is hydrodynamics? Hydrodynamics is the branch of science that studies about the force exerted by the fluids or acting on the fluids. 799 Views Answer What is hydrostatics? Hydrostatics is the branch of fluid mechanics that studies incompressible fluids at rest. The study of fluids at rest or objects placed at rest in fluids is hydrostatics. 854 Views Answer What is fluid? Any material that can flow is a fluid. Liquids and gases are examples of fluid. 976 Views Answer Flag it Incomplete Incorrect Repetitive Suggest Edit Submit Switch to Type Category All Questions Fill in the Blank Multiple Choice Question Short Answer Type Long Answer Type One Word Answer ZQ Zigya Questions TB Textbook Questions NT NEET Questions JE JEE Questions Share it Facebook WhatsApp Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Copy Link https://www.zigya.com/share/UEhFTjExMDM5NTIx Share it WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Copy Link


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The Nikon D3300 comes in a lightweight and compact body. Designed for travel, this Nikon camera is totally portable. The camera weighs approximately 460 grams with battery and memory card.
The Nikon D3300 comes with a 24.2 megapixels CMOS sensor for taking stunning pictures. The Picture Control feature for easy controlling of image characteristics. This Nikon camera is also capable of shooting full HD videos at 1080p/60p and has a wide selection of video special effects to enhance the videos you shoot.
The Nikon D3300 comes with the Expeed 4 image processing engine for exceptional quality results. It is capable of clicking 5 frames per second for capturing those fleeting moments. With 13 special effects and retouch menu options, the camera offers a wide variety of in-camera editing options.
The Nikon D3300 sports a 3-inch TFT LCD with VGA resolution. It comes with 170 degrees viewing angle and 100% frame coverage. Also, this Nikon DSLR is equipped with an eye-level pentamirror single-lens reflex viewfinder.
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MMR Technologies was founded in 1980 by Professor William A. Little to further develop the micro-miniature refrigerator technology he had invented at Stanford University. His innovative technology fabricated miniature gas refrigerators on glass substrates using a proprietary and patented photolithographic process. In the mid-1980s the company began developing a new type of refrigeration system for cryo-electronics using multi-component, mixed gas refrigerants as the cooling agents. In 1994 MMR was awarded a major contract by the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington for the development of a low-cost cryocooler for cryoelectronics. This program was highly successful, resulting in the commercialization of MMR's popular "Kleemenko Cycle" coolers. These low-cost, extremely reliable, closed-cycle cryogenic coolers are now used worldwide for the cooling of X-ray detectors, low noise amplifiers, medical devices, in the liquefaction of nitrogen and in numerous other applications.
MMR developed a cryocooler for operation at 80K (-193° C) for the cooling of germanium photon detectors. MMR manufactures this "X-Cooler" under an exclusive agreement for the ORTEC division of AMETEK. These detectors, which previously had been cooled with liquid nitrogen, are used for X-ray and gamma-ray detection and monitoring of the movement of radioactive materials.
MMR has a similar agreement with EDAX, another division of AMETEK, for the manufacture of X-Coolers for cooling Si(Li) detectors. This special type of X-ray detector used in scanning electron microscopes had also been previously cooled with liquid nitrogen. MMR has licensed a related technology for cooling computer chips in workstations, computers and semiconductor test systems to KryoTech, a spin-off from the NCR division of AT&T. Using this technology, KryoTech now supplies chip-testing handlers to many of the major semiconductor manufacturers.
In a joint effort with FemRx, MMR developed a cryosurgical device for the treatment of endometrial bleeding in women. The FDA subsequently approved the device for general surgery, dermatology, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery and other areas of medicine. FemRx was later acquired by Ethicon, a Johnson & Johnson Company, and MMR has obtained a far-reaching patent on the device. Extending its cryogenic technology, in 2003 MMR introduced an innovative inoffice liquid nitrogen generator at the American Academy of Dermatologists' annual meeting. Designated the Elan2™, this stand-alone nitrogen liquefier is about the size of an office water cooler and produces six liters of liquid nitrogen per day in a normal office or laboratory — out of "thin air." The unique device is now in production and receiving wide acclaim. See our Elan-2 website: www.elan2.com.
Over thirty years since he founded the company, Dr. Little now serves as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Executive Officer of MMR. The company currently produces several families of instruments built upon its proprietary micro refrigerator technology. These are widely used in universities, research laboratories and industrial applications — for solid-state characterization, materials research, biological and medical research, and more.
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Introducing the new digital controllers: K2000 and SB1000!
MMR Technologies is proud to introduce two all-new digital controller systems for use with the turnkey Seebeck Effect Measurement Systems, Variable Temperature Microprobe Systems and options for Optical and Microscope Temperature Control Systems.**
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The Model K20XR-x (x = 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) is a compact x-ray diffractometer thermal stage designedfor variable temperature studies of solid and powder samples in a variety of x-ray diffractometersystems.
Bio 085 Closed-Cycle Kleemenko
The Bio 085 Closed-Cycle Kleemenko Cooler is a low cost, zero maintenance, benchtop cryogenic refrigerator system designed for the storage of frozen tissue, cell cultures, organs and body parts.
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She's been out every evening since we got here. Can anyone identify her? She doesn't appear to feature on Western Australia's most deadly list (which, incidently, includes the white tail). I've left it till after we've left to post this just in case someone tells me she's deadly. Ignorance is bliss..


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|One of the largest July 4 parades in New Jersey included a float that showed Martha Stewart in a tastefully decorated jail cell, with a banner that said "Martha Stewart Cell Living." The construction was made by a neighborhood group in Haddonfield, N.J., and pulled by husbands and children dressed in classic striped convict shirts. The float sparked sustained applause and approving jeers along a 1.5-mile parade route in the affluent bedroom community just east of Philadelphia.
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I'd even submit lesson No. 1 for this era, in which Madison Avenue, Wall Street and Wilshire Boulevard appear to be converging, is: A person is not a brand; a person is a person. Both persons and brands get in trouble when they confuse one with the other.
What we know
To pull some precepts from that axiom, let's deconstruct what we know, and don't know, about Martha's relationship with ImClone and its chief, Sam Waksal (whose Elmerfuddian name alone hints at this cartoonish caper's gravity).
As of this writing (July 1), we don't know whether Martha traded on insider information. We don't know -- there is no hint whatsoever -- that her company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, inaccurately inflated revenues or profits or did anything that smacks of the improprieties or infelicities engaged in by Tyco, WorldCom, Adelphia, Andersen and others. We do know her company has been pretty successful. And we know that Omnimedia's shares have plunged about 45% during the past month.
Why have investors fled?
Why have investors fled? Because the scandal-that-isn't exposed the fact that Omnimedia is not even really multimedia: It's a single medium. Her name is Martha, and in the world of Big Business, hers is small-little.
However, the current scrutiny has forced people -- from business writers to fund managers -- to confront what was readily available to anyone who cared to do an Edgar search. Omnimedia's revenues are still heavily reliant on a single magazine -- not a great proposition in a consolidating periodicals industry that favors multititle purveyors. The merchandising and licensing operations have expanded only gradually. Other media enterprises still depend almost solely on the living Martha. There doesn't appear to be a significant growth strategy, either to acquire companies that can be "Martha-ed" or to establish flanker brands (like Cheer to Tide, or Mountain Dew to Pepsi).
It ain't Versailles
Put simply, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia may not be a house of cards but it ain't Versailles, either. And Martha Stewart is manifestly not a brand. Not yet.
For something to be a brand, it must possess three, to use an old philosophy term, potentialities. It has to embody a promise, be scalable and be capable of immortality.
Promise is the belief a brand conveys that it can fill a set of human needs. Immortality is the understanding that those needs are enduring, and not subject to the mores of the tempora. Scalability derives from the ability of an institution and its people to support that promise's extension, across product and service lines.
Jesus was a brand
Backed by institutional vigor and possessing a transcendent promise, people can become brands. As BBDO co-founder Bruce Barton argued in his 1925 bestseller, The Man Nobody Knows, Jesus was a man who became a brand. More recently (and more profanely), Walt Disney made the leap.
But hitting the trifecta (promise, scalability, immortality) is rare. On Martha (no double entendre intended), the jury's still out.
Randall Rothenberg, an author and longtime journalist, is chief marketing officer at consultancy Booz Allen Hamilton.


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Austin — Representatives Jason Isaac (Dripping Springs) and Tony Dale (Cedar Park) have requested that Governor Abbott designate the practice of "passing the trash" an emergency item for the 85th Legislative Session, which convenes in January.
State law currently requires school district superintendents to report teachers who resign after allegations of sexual misconduct to the Texas Education Agency. However, there is no statutory consequence for failing to do so. When this happens, sexual predators are allowed to keep their teacher certification and are often hired in other schools or districts, exposing more students to sexual abuse.
"As a father of two boys in public schools, I am appalled that teachers who commit sexual transgressions against our children are so frequently allowed to continue teaching," Representative Isaac wrote in his letter to the governor. "'Passing the trash' to another district instead of taking it out of our education system is putting innocent students at risk every day.
"It's clear that current state law simply does not go far enough to protect the children of Texas," Representative Isaac continued. "I look forward to working with Governor Abbott and my colleagues in the legislature to end this practice permanently."
"Those that would prey on our innocent children should know that we will not tolerate it. Those who fail to report such incidents must face serious criminal penalties. The protection of children must be the highest obligation of the state. The era of passing the trash must end," said Representative Dale.
Representatives Isaac and Dale have also asked Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Texas Rangers to conduct an investigation to determine whether laws have been violated and, if so, the consequences.
Representing Blanco and Hays counties, Representative Isaac has served House District 45 in the Texas Legislature since 2011. He is a member of the Economic and Small Business Development, Environmental Regulation and Local and Consent Calendars committees and is chair of the Subcommittee on Small Business. He lives in Drippings Springs with his wife, Carrie, and two sons.
State Representative Tony Dale is a member of the House Committees on Homeland Security and Public Safety, Energy Resources and Local & Consent Calendars. He represents southwestern Williamson County, Cedar Park, Leander, Brushy Creek, and parts of Austin and Round Rock.
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In 3.2.3 we have three difficulties easy, normal and hard. In the new master is a forth difficulty called insane is added. For these new difficulties is a modifier implementet that has an influence in "mission timers, power levels and anything in general that can be fairly changed in regards to difficulty" to say it in the words of Berserk Cyborg which is the main programmer of the changes. A modifier of 0.75 means for example that the timer of a 1 h mission is cut to 45 minutes. And also enemy factories works faster.
At the moment Bethrezen and I have a discussion about what the modifier for hard and insane difficulty should be. You can read the beginning of the discussion in the following thread. http://forums.wz2100.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=12714
First it was 0.75 and 0.5 and after a few stages of testing it was changed to 0.85 and 0.75. After ending testing alpha mission in master 57f41f0 it is changed to 0.75 and 0.67. Bethrezen says it is too hard, I say it should be a real tough competition. So I openend this thread to invite all players to be part of this discussion and also to motivate other player to test the new master so we can find a solution that is ok for many people. You can find the latest master at http://buildbot.wz2100.net/files/


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The ESP LTD Deluxe Viper 1000 Electric Guitar is a solid rocker with impeccable credentials: set neck, mahogany body, 3-piece mahogany neck, a set of EMG-81/85 active humbuckers, a TonePros locking bridge, and extra-jumbo frets. The ESP LTD Deluxe Viper is also done up to the max with full neck and headstock binding (white with abalone), and abalon... Click To Read More About This Product
The ESP LTD Deluxe Viper 1000 Electric Guitar is a solid rocker with impeccable credentials: set neck, mahogany body, 3-piece mahogany neck, a set of EMG-81/85 active humbuckers, a TonePros locking bridge, and extra-jumbo frets. The ESP LTD Deluxe Viper is also done up to the max with full neck and headstock binding (white with abalone), and abalone flag inlays and model name at the 12th fret. You get striking black nickel hardware with your Viper 1000.
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A few things to note about this guitar... the black one is much darker than it appears in the image above, also it is a bit neck heavy when standing. the active EMG pick ups scream harmonic's but will need a battery change once a year or so. Controls really allow you a wide variety of tones. I find it a bit more difficult to tap on this guitar but that could just be me... Reeks of beauty and quality!
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I just bought this last week and been playing it everyday. I tried all the guitars in the shop. I tried the Ec-1000 deluxe and other guitars in this price range. The Ec-1000 sounds ok too. But I prefer the Viper. Is there a differene between the two? For me, this guitar plays fast. I can move around the fretboard better on this one compared to my first guitar (squier telecaster). There's no buzzing sound when you release the fret- it stays silent... the xj frets are also great because on medium frets i usually press 2 strings with one finger so the xj frets make playing more comfortable for me. The emg pickups have a nice sound. In my opinion, this guitar is really good if you like playing metallica, megadeth, or even just the duke nukem song. But dont get me wrong. The guitar is versatile - I can play ac dc, beatles, rolling stones, jimi hendrix, santana with the guitar. Perhaps other guitars (e.g. fender strat) will suit non-metal songs better, or give a better tone, but the viper 1000 is ok for those type of songs too, but maybe not as much as it is good for metal, but good enough nonetheless. The guitar is a little bit heavy on the neck but its not that big of a deal unless you have neck problems ofcourse. Thats the only negative i can think of. The guitar looks really nice especially in certain lights when it looks kind of grey/black. I recommend this guitar 100% to all metal fans.
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I bought my viper in 2008 and had to move the front post for the neckstrap because it's position made the neck do a nose dive when I stood up to play! It appears from the pic above they changed that problem on the newer models. 4 stars for the older model! The EMG pickups give a strong heavy sound. I turn off the tone knob so the tone is not so bright. (think Hatebreed not Megadeth) This is my #1 guitar. I use heavier strings and play in drop D and this guitar will stay in tune through a 30 minute set. I have never needed to use the locking tuners. The guitar is light, well built, and I get a lot of compliments about it. I have the black cherry color, I'm considering buying a black one for a backup.
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Lock your love - Love padlocks of the world4:52:00 PM
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Hehehe this custom is very widespread in Italy, and we have it in my town Torino too, on the bridges of the Po river! :) I find it kind of sweet and romantic, although I know it's not so good for the bridges and monuments... In Italy there was a movie which jumpstarted this phenomenon and made it grow lightning fast!ReplyDelete
Dear Annuk, visiting Torino still is one of the best memories I've had as a child! It was a long long time ago and there were no padlocks on the bridges then, so I think I have to come back and take a look for myself, no? :))))ReplyDelete
What a sweet story! I'd never heard of it but they look almost like art!! Thanks for sharing this Maro!!ReplyDelete
I didn't know that! Great post! It is just amazing how the actions of the one can be custom for other. I love this artistic custom!ReplyDelete
So sweet post!ReplyDelete
I have just been back in time, in Paris...
We loved this amazing tradition of "locking your love" so much we started LoveLocks, Inc. here in the USA! We offer a beautiful solid brass double heart shaped padlock that locks ONE time ONLY there is no key. Really symbolizing eternal LOVE. We want to share this tradition with everyone. Please visit our website at www.lovelocksonline.com. Start your LOVELOCKS tradition today!ReplyDelete
I love the love locks to presenting the gift for my anniversary. lock your love with love padlocks is great thing in nowadays.ReplyDelete


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Lady's Book of Flowers, 1860. Spine is torn in half, covers are detached and worn.
Lady's Book of Flowers, repaired and restored. Covers re-hinged on with Japanese tissue laminated to fine Belgian linen. Color refreshed.
Poetical Works of Thomas Moore, inscribed 1883, falling to pieces. Well, fallen.
Moore, re-backed with Japanese handmade tissue laminated with fine Belgian linen, and old spine replaced on top of new.
Damaged quarter-bound volume. Spine and covers detached, cover stained and dirty, leather worn and rotted.
Rebacked with a new leather spine - dyed to match the original leather - and reattached the loose covers, replacing the original spine on top of the new leather. Treated leather, repairing torn corners, and cleaned marble paper cover. The resulting repair is very quiet and doesn't interfere with the antique look of this fine volume.
Black Beauty, vintage child's book. Someone repaired this with tape long ago. Dirty, worn covers.
Black Beauty rebacked with matching cloth. I found that the old spine was still there under the tape, so I cleaned it and replaced it. The cover cleaned up nicely. Worn corners were repaired.
Large embossed cloth family bible. At first glance this looked like leather, but it is cloth embossed with a leather pattern. Half the spine was missing and both covers were detached.
Large family bible after rebacking with Japanese paper/linen. Cover was cleaned. Old spine neatened up and reattached on top of new spine material. Covers repaired with the same hand-tinted Japanese paper.
Typical damage to corner. This is a detail from the previous bible. The cover cloth is totally worn away and the board has begun to delaminate.
Same corner after repair. Board was re-consolidated with archival adhesives, worn areas were covered with matching Japanese paper. Original cloth cover neatened and reattached over repair material. Ordinarily, I would put the repair material over the cloth, but this cloth had a design that I didn't want to cover up.
Vintage cookbook. Head and tail of spine are worn away. Cover is dirty, and is missing a chunk out of the front edge.
Repair in progress. The cover has been cleaned to reveal the final color, and the repair material has been tinted to match.
New endcaps created for head and tail of spine, and the missing chunk has been replaced. The repairs show up as slightly different in color which is mostly an artifact of the camera - the texture of the repair is different than the original cloth, as the cloth has been embossed. Black printing was touched up to cover worn areas.
Someone repaired this book by sewing the cover on with thread. Note that the spine is split and label is not legible.
Cover properly reattached with Japanese tissue, mended spine, cleaned
Large family bible
Remnants of original title salvaged
Cover separated from bible
Front cover now securely attached to new spine leather


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I'm having one of those days where I feel like I should just block everyone I know on social media and start over with new friends.
I'm sitting here, already upset about all the shit that's happening in my life, and all I see on social media are people fighting about what is/isn't appropriate feminist behaviour.
I got into this huge fight on a private forum last week with a dude that denies his misogyny, even though he exhibits all the behaviours of a typical misogynist asshole. And because I firmly believe that one catches more flies with honey than with vinegar, I went out of my way to interact with him with the kindness and respect I hope I've earned when speaking with other people. I even went so far as to tell him that I was one of the most laidback feminists he'd ever meet, which was met with a derisive laugh.
The reason I was met with such scorn? Because of his previous interactions with feminists who believe that civilness and respect in discussion amounts to tone policing, which is stifling the conversation.
I just did a search for the term "tone policing" on twitter and came up with the following:
tone–policing is yet another form of dehumanisation.
I think tonepolicing/calls for discussions to be 'civil' or 'rational' derails discussion, moving them away from the core issues.
Tonepolicing is just another way to silence a person.
Tonepolicing is an unhelpful tactic. You can form an opinion on an issue independent of tone, yes?
w/r/t the last one, because that sticks in my craw the most…no. No, I cannot form an opinion independent of tone. Because no one likes being talked down to by a condescending, yelling asshole. No one. IDGaF whether you're a man, a woman or a fucking Orion Slave Trader, if you talk down to me, I'mma clam the fuck up and dig in my heels. Even if I agree with what you're saying. Actually, ESPECIALLY if I agree with what you're saying.
Nothing makes me question my own stance quicker than being lumped in with people I want nothing to do with.
And I guess maybe I just don't understand? Why do we have to jump into everything balls out? Why do we have to represent the worst of ourselves? Why can't we try being fucking CIVIL to one another? Why does everything have to devolve immediately into who shouts the loudest?
You say that being civil does nothing, but when has screaming at someone ever changed their mind? When has it ever done anything but convince them that they're already right?
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I totally get why some women don't want to identify as feminist.


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"S/he's got a great personality."
Generally when these words are used to describe a person, it's the universal way of saying, "Dude, s/he's not hot."
And those of us who fit into this category (notice I said "us"—more on that later) frequently decry the superficiality of our society, bemoaning that so much is judged by our outward appearance that the 'great personality' people rarely get a chance to display that personality, much less receive appreciation for their engaging humor, scintillating wit, brilliant creativity, or whatever else have you. So I figured an internet profile forum would be an amazing compendium of people capitalizing on allowing their great personality to be showcased prior to a face-to-face encounter which might ordinarily cause them to be overlooked. (My disappointment has been rather profound.)
I am one of those "average" ish people.
Certain features rank on the upper end of average (When the frizz is cooperatively tame, I have great hair, my eyes are lovely, and my collarbone—ever my favorite physical feature and a point of great vanity—protrudes just enough to make most speculative assessments of my weight quite forgiving), and other features rank on the lower end of average (My nose is large, round, and unflatteringly prominent; my figure looks far more like a rectangle than an hourglass; and my battle with acne rages on.) I am not ugly, but neither am I beautiful. In a crowd of people, I don't stand out (whether for good or bad reasons). Rather, I just sort of blend in.
A male eye surveying a room full of people in a quest for an interesting-looking girl with whom to chat would neither light up with delight nor recoil in disgust when it settles on me. Chances are, it wouldn't settle on me at all, but pass over, completely unaware that it was even doing so.
But I've got a great personality!
(Most of the time. When properly caffeinated. Adequate amounts of coffee are assumed in this assessment.)
I might not stand out in a room full of people, but I can definitely stand out in site full of profiles!
And so can anyone else. But this takes time, effort, and the knowledge of how.
How DOES one accomplish an engaging profile?
First of all, consider the name of the website: Plenty of Fish.
Users, in addition to associating themselves with slimy, gill-breathing, fin-fleshed creatures, are also going fishing.
So, basically, accept that IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT YOU.
When filling out your profile, two things must be taken into account:
*What you are looking for
*What other people are looking for
The second one is ESPECIALLY important—FAR too many people stop after just the first part.
Just like you, everyone else on this site is seeking something, whether it be a friend, a lover, or a long-term relationship. NO ONE on this site has created an account with the agenda of living up to your personal expectations. So while it is just fine for you to have some (I implore you to), PLEASE don't fill out your profile with a checklist, as if a girl/guy should be honored to be found worthy of your attention by meeting all of your preset qualifications. Do we all have preset qualifications? For sure! But don't expect anyone to be joining this site for the sole purpose of meeting yours.
Consider your Plenty of Fish profile to be similar to a job resume (with far more room for creative flair). In addition to evaluating if people are right for you, you need to try to convince people that YOU are right for THEM!
Here are some practical tips for how to do that:
1. Use Grammar (Good grammar is preferred, but mediocre is far better than none at all)
Does it have to be perfect? No. But most people are only going to take you as seriously as you take yourself (unless you take yourself too seriously, but that is another topic for another post). If you are unwilling to put the effort into using capital letters at the beginning of sentences and periods at the end, most girls will assume that you are just as lax in your relationships. This profile is part of your full first impression. It is the ONLY thing a person has to go off of as they assess whether or not they want to communicate with you. do u really want 2 come across as having know class? Proofread your profile at least once, and for the love of literacy, please double check the spellings of to/too/two, your/you're, and there/their/they're. (If you don't know the difference, look it up and commit it to memory.)
2. Write stuff, not fluff
"So, uh, I'm new at this [who isn't?] and don't know what to expect, [not many of us do] but I'm giving this a shot because blah blah blah.
I'm a really laid back, nice person who likes to x,y,z, and If you want to know more, just ask."
Sounds appealing, doesn't it? I'm suddenly filled with questions about the scintillating individual who can't think of anything interesting to say but yet expects for people to be interested. At the very least, give something people might want to ask questions about!
Your "About Me" section doesn't have to be the novel that mine is, but neither should it be so vague or so short that people might wonder if you have something to hide.
3. Be Specific and Give Examples
Don't just throw a generic list of generic interests at your reader.
"I love music, the outdoors, watching movies, working out, and spending time with family and friends."
If I had a quarter for every profile that contained some variation of the above sentiment (most of them lacking commas), I wouldn't need the second job I started yesterday. (Yes, it's true, pretty much ALL of Minnesota likes music, the outdoors, watching movies, and hanging out. Go figure.)
What are some interests specific to YOU?
Better yet, how do you explore them? If you like camping, how often do you go camping? What is your favorite aspect of camping?
And for the record, EVERYONE loves music. I have yet to see a profile that says, "You know, I really dislike music; so if you are totally into music, we probably wouldn't mesh very well." Instead of writing that you love music, consider writing about what types of music you love or how you express your love of music: Do you sing in the car? Go to concerts every weekend? Roadtrip every summer to see your favorite band? There are certain commonplace interests we all share, but just because we both love music doesn't mean we will ever want to hang out. Think about it this way: If you can't write about your enjoyment of music that makes someone interested in enjoying it with you, it doesn't need to be in your profile.
4. Mention things that might generate a conversation
One of the profiles that recently caught my eye mentioned an interest in debating conspiracy theories. It was so intriguing that I broke my personal rule about not initiating contact to ask him what sort of conspiracy theories he followed. To date, he is the only POF user who has offered to teach me apocalyptic survival skills.
What are some of your favorite things to talk about? Some of the strongest opinions you hold? Do you think the quality of television diminished exponentially when Firefly was cancelled? Is Folgers in your cup the VERY best part of waking up? Could Batman take Spiderman?
The possibilities are endless for expressing yourself.
5. Humor
I love a profile that makes me laugh (especially when it's in delight rather than derision).
One user wryly notes:
"If you like the following things, we most likely have nothing in common: POF, Grown Ups or Grown Ups 2, the Kardashians, and short walks on the surface of the sun."
People love to laugh. If you have a quirky sense of humor, this is a great venue to let it shine.
6. Avoid GUILT
You will never get the kind of attention you want by trying to guilt people into replying or meeting with you.
"I know most people won't reply because they are too shallow."
"If you are too selfish to be interested in me because I have a kid, good riddance."
Yes, people actually say these types of things on their profiles. No, it is NEVER helpful. If you have anything similar to this on your profile, fix it immediately. Accept that you can't challenge, manipulate, or guilt people into responding to you.( And there's no need to insult people just because they decide not to pursue interaction with you. If you write on your profile that your only interests are working out, camping, attending heavy metal concerts, and racing cars, I probably won't message you back. I have nothing against athletics, autos, or camping, but our lifestyles would be so different that we would probably not be able to share and enjoy each other's passions much at all. It's not an insult, nor is it a statement of superiority—just an acknowledgment of significant differences.)
So there you have it: Six simple steps for improving your profile. Take advantage of that great personality and display it proudly on your profile page! (And then laugh with me at the awkward attempts others have made. ^_^)
Next week, I will begin featuring "Hook, Line, and Sinker" profiles.
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Originally posted by haarvik
If they receive public assistance, yes indeed! If I have to pass a drug screening to get a job, then they should have to pass one to get assistance!
By a 5-3 vote, the court said Thursday that federal immigration law gives states the authority to impose sanctions on employers who hire unauthorized workers.
Justices Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sonia Sotomayor, all Democratic appointees, dissented.
Originally posted by KingAtlas
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that makes me laugh, how many "americans" work under the table... or lie about thier ID's...
"Many are associated with gangs" are you kidding, please post your source thank you.
The argricultural sector is suffering, and no one wants to work there, and the government does't want to help the farmers by subsidising them to pay for workers, which means that America has to BUY MORE FOOD, from other countries, where they pay their workers next to nothing, and have food shortages.
But as long as they are not working in your backyard, and far away out of sight it's alright.
Originally posted by Annee
Originally posted by grey580
reply to post by lifeissacred
Not immigrants. Illegal immigrants.
My family on both sides got their visas and came to this country. Even became citizens.
My wifes parents got green cards.
It's not an impossible task to come to this country legally.
Maybe it's not easy but not impossible.
In what years did they immigrant legally?
Originally posted by Antiquated1
Originally posted by macman
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Originally posted by Evola
Hunting down and arresting criminals is not discrimination.
Would you advocate "hunting down and arresting" illegal drug users by stopping anyone that looks like they might be a drug user and detaining them until they pass a drug test?
Actually being under the influence is not the crime. So your logic does not apply.
I never said one thing about being under the influence. I specifically asked about an illegal activity. So your logic seems to be missing altogether.
Originally posted by Becoming
You certainly said something about being uner the influence.
If you didn't then what was that about you asking them if they should be detained until they passed a drug test?
Originally posted by Annee
Um gee - - do you think they're gonna target dark skin?
We have a northern border too.
Originally posted by OptimusSubprime
Yes, but Canadians are happy in Canada and have no reason or desire to come here...
Originally posted by KingAtlas
Its too bad that people just looking to work, and make better lives for themselves suffer so much discrimination.
I think its sad. They are people, not "Illegal Aliens".
Originally posted by OptimusSubprime
The bill is designed to prevent employers from hiring all illegal immigrants. It just so happens that the vast majority of them in Arizona are Mexican or some other Hispanic nationality. It shouldn't be a problem at all, because all someone has to do is have proper documentation and proof that they are eligible to work in the US, just like I and everyone else with a job had to do.
Originally posted by KingAtlas
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We don't have a say, but I am allowed my opinion thanks bud.
As for our Immigration laws, yes we do have IM laws, but obviously the sitiation is different, and alot of americans come here illegally.
As for saying that the agricultural sector will find a way, I hope so.
I would think there would be a better way to deal with human beings, one day maybe you will face the same difficulties as those people you deem worthless.
I can understand that you have had a lot of interactions with the people, and thus become hardened to it.
The fact is that they are people, and they just want to not live in complete horrible poverty for thier entire lives.
Would you, would't you try to get to someplace where you have a chance of making life easier for yourself, your family.
Do you have children, wouldn't you try if you thought you could get them out of a life of poverty and discrimination, without much hope or education.
Originally posted by KingAtlas
reply to post by macman
IM laws are there for a reason.
I don't discount the fact that there are important factors as for why the need for such laws exist.
Native americans once held all the land you now walk on. Illegal Immigrants came here and took it all, then told others they couldnt come in.
In retrospect, it would have been nice if they had these laws to keep out the first Ilegal Immigrants.


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Allow Me to Tell You Why Giving Yourself Your First Brazilian Is a Terrible Idea
It's basically SAW: Beauty Edition.
I've always advocated for following your instincts; for listening to that itchy feeling you get when something's just not right. A long time ago, when I was at a music festival with my friend Jess, two older couples took a shine to us. We were awkward riff-raff who had hitchhiked 400 miles to get there, with nothing but a shiv, $40, a little dome tent and some bad hair extensions to our names. We were sitting by the river when they approached, just a little too friendly -- and offered us some rum punch. We were very much underage and feeling the festival vibe, so we gladly accepted. After chatting with them a bit, I noticed a few things: A) they weren't drinking at all, and B) they were starting to get pushy about their 'camp'.
"You guys would TOTALLY love it. It's like, right up your alley." one of the women kept saying, without offering any details of why we would be so into a bunch of tents in the woods. She was gorgeous; they all looked to be about 30-something, REI model-types -- and kept complimenting us. They DID give us free booze, so my foolish teenage brain felt indebted.
When I stood up, I felt weird. Not a rum-buzz weird, but the forest kind of slid and swirled a bit, and our new friends' banter sounded far off and not like words. I noticed Jess's eyes were very dilated, but I tried to play it cool. What was in that rum punch garbage?!
We followed them through waist-high ferns into the woods for awhile until we came upon their camp: a big tent and some dirty laundry festively strung up between the trees, punctuated with a few sad tiki torches. One of the boyfriends started saying we were so pretty, and awkwardly massaged my shoulders. The other one zipped off his pants and said we should all hang out in their tent.
I looked at Jess, and without a word, we both bolted into the woods. I remember not knowing which way the festival was, just hoping to get away from these people. I heard them shouting behind us, but we kept running.
It's just one of the many times that making a last-second decision to bail unceremoniously has proven to be a good thing: I walked out of a required remedial chemistry class, and wrote my own degree program. I quit my marriage and a few go-nowhere jobs -- all for the better.
Today, we quit our bank.
Our loan officer had misinformed us more than a few times; but then she misquoted closing costs by 50%, and fudged the cash-in-hand date by about six weeks. She also forgot to mention about $2000 in fees. The paperwork is in, the loan has been approved, but any progress seems to be inexplicably mired in bureaucratic bank bullshit. We'd saved a considerable amount, and the time came to either start construction with it, or hand it to the bank as a down payment for the loan -- that we would definitely get...in 4-8 weeks.
It's not that I hate waiting, it's that our summer here in Alaska is short. The clock started ticking months ago, and working outside in negative temperatures is not so fun. So we secured almost all the funds we will need with credit cards, and started digging. I hope that's not a metaphor.
It's a relief not to be working at the mercy of someone else's timeline, and I feel a little stupid that we didn't take advantage of our good credit before: Instead of paying around $5,000 for a loan (interest, fees, title research, plan assessments), we're getting all kinds of cash back and miles. Instead of the 14% APR the bank was offering us for a 15-month loan, credit card companies happily gave us 0%. In the end, we'll roll the debt we accrue into our mortgage, but without paying all the associated fees of a construction loan.
But that's just details. I got to drive an excavator. And dig giant holes.
I still can't believe that a rental agency will deliver a 10,000 pound machine to your construction site, and just let you have at it. How do they trust me not to drive this puppy to Mexico?! Probably the most impressive part of renting this sweet piece of machinery? I was not talked down to, asked stupid sexist questions, or anything even close when I rented it over the phone.
I know a few women that work in construction, and each one of them has nothing but tales of rampant sexism. Most home improvement stores are rife with a culture of, "Are you sure that's what you need, honey?" and "I hope you have a husband to help you with this!" I've been told to just hire a handyman when I was getting drywall a few years ago.
Needless to say, even though it shouldn't be a thing, I was delighted that I wasn't scrutinized for rental heavy equipment while female.
We're digging the septic trench, and some giant holes for a water tank, fuel tank and septic tank. Then we'll attach an auger and bore holes for the footings. It's hard to imagine that this should wrap up the dirty work in the next few days -- and then we can actually start building! Since we're not working with the bank anymore, I can focus my attention to tangible things that will move this project forward.
I'm used to doing so much by hand that being able to scrape bucketfuls of dirt out of the earth and move them around is simply thrilling. Scott and I only fought a little bit over who would get to run the excavator. I always underestimate how long and arduous site prep can be -- when I've done it by hand, it took weeks. Even though we are moving right along on budget and timeline, it still sucks to miss out on Alaskan institutions like getting our salmon for the year, or making flower jellies.
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Glasgow Pubs & Restaurants
Ten years ago when someone inquired about the best places to eat in Glasgow they would have more than likely been presented with a list of about a half dozen recommendations. My, how times have changed. Now, the eating and drinking environment is vastly different and significantly improved.
Some of those restaurants that would have been named in the early 1990s – such as the venerable Ubiquitous Chip, Buttery or Rogano—are still trading at the top today. But they have been joined by more than a dozen excellent establishments: restaurants such as Gamba, Brian Maule at Chardon d'Or, Rococo and Lux; Quigleys, Saint Judes, Air Organic, Stravaigin or Battlefield Rest, Mulberrys, Smiths of Glasgow, No Sixteen, Two Fat Ladies or Otago. In addition to the global diversity, Glasgow offers meals to match most every budget.
Bars are especially important for economical dining out and a good many of them serve much more than traditional pub meals. The gastro-pub phenomenon has had its impact in Glasgow: for every place that has classic pie beans and chips expect to find another with offering freshly prepared courses with side salads.
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Molly Malone's
Malone's is a venue with everything, with a full cafe menu by day and a great live entertainment line up by night.
The Argosy Lounge Bar
The Argosy Lounge Bar is a recently refurbished, lively & vibrant local bar. Busy on a daily basis, the bar boasts 4 plasma screens & 3 T.V's showing a wide range of sporting events & every live football game on Sky TV, Premier Plus & Setanta. Various live musical bands & comedians appear over thw course of the year & there is a live karaoke night every Saturday. Upstairs in the lounge area food is served on a daily basis & the function suite is available for social events on a booking basis. A very well run & friendly pub.
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Glasgow's best seafood restaurant and bar, known locally for its truly outstanding value and high levels of quality and service. There is nothing better than good quality seafood, cooked to perfection, so whether your visit is to enjoy fresh lobster thermidor or simply to slip half a dozen oysters over with a glass of wine in our cosy bar you will love the fabulous atmosphere of Gamba.
The Buttery
Dating from 1856, this is Glasgow's oldest, most enduring and celebrated restaurant. Blessed with a relaxed atmosphere and unique interior of oak panelling, stained glass, fresh colours and the most wonderful mahogany and marble bar.
Two Fat Ladies
Not to be confused with the television cooking show, this restaurant was named for an old bingo term and specializes in healthy seafood dishes. The intimate dining room is simple in decor, with neutral colors and wooden accents. Leading the list of fresh-catch favorites are lobster, monkfish, turbot, and steamed mussels. Try banana flambé with tequila for an innovative and tasty dessert.


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Four arrested in armed police raid in Haverhill
Armed police officers swooped on a house in Haverhill during a dramatic operation on Sunday afternoon.
The Echo understands at least eight armed officers and nine police vehicles, plus a helicopter and two dogs, were in attendance at the incident in Connaught Road, which took place at about 4pm.
It is thought the raid was linked to Operation London, which uses intelligence provided by members of the public to detain drug dealers from north London and seize Class A drugs they are attempting to bring to the streets of Haverhill.
A police spokeswoman confirmed that Sunday's events were part of a routine police operation.
"As a result four men have been arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug," she said. No drugs are believed to have been found during the raid.
A 43-year-old man from Haverhill, an 18-year-old man from London and two 17-year-old males from London were arrested and have been bailed to return to the Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre on February 25, pending further police inquiries.
Operation London has already resulted in hundreds of wraps of heroin and crack cocaine being confiscated and a number of suspected drugs dealers being arrested.
A series of raids at properties in Haverhill in the space of one week in early December resulted in 550 wraps of Class A drugs, either crack cocaine or heroin, being seized.
Six people were arrested and large amounts of cash seized. In one raid alone a sum of £2,500 was confiscated.
One of the women arrested had reportedly stashed about 100 wraps of drugs in her bra in an effort to avoid it being found.
The raids followed the seizure of 89 wraps of crack and heroin in late October.
After the successful raids in December, Insp Peter Ferrie of Haverhill police said: "I would appeal to the public to report any concerns they may have about strangers moving in to properties on the Clements and Chalkstone, particularly if they see these strangers engage in activity like having short meetings and cash and small packages being exchanged.
"We have the resources to carry out really effective raids on drug dealers in Haverhill, as long as we get the initial information from the public."