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We Care Animal Rescue is a no-kill, free-roaming refuge for cats and dogs in Napa Valley, California.
Adoption Center
- Over 200 healthy adult cats and dogs to consider when looking to adopt.
- Open every Saturday from 2 to 5 pm, no appointment needed. We love visitors!
- Open for appointments on all other afternoons; just call (707) 963-7044 to schedule.
A no-kill, free roaming, indoor/outdoor facility for all of our animals.
A high level of medical care, loving support, and socialization for our animals, including the elderly and those with special needs.
Due to our no-kill philosophy, we are often full. As openings arise, we add more animals that are rescued or need to be surrendered.
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Paul Wieloszynski NA4ZI alerted us to the Museum Ships Weekend Event taking place today from 0000Z June 1 through 2359Z June 2, 2013. Stations that worked at least 15 of the participating ships will be eligible to receive a certificate. More information is on the Battleship New Jersey Amateur Radio Station web site.
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Hello Friends, here we have updates some most important general knowledge question and answer. This question is a Multi Choose Objective types.
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What is the term for the Islamic practice of charity, often done to ward off troubles?
- 1 What is the term for the Islamic practice of charity, often done to ward off troubles?
- 2 What surname do the businessmen Ghansyam Das, Basant Kumar, Krishna Kumar, Aditya Vikram and Kumar Mangalam share?
- 3 Which of these is measured in 'cusec'?
- 4 According to a Hindi song, which of these is Yamla Pagla Deewana?
- 5 Which fort in Rajasthan is also known as 'Sonar Quila' or 'The Golden Fort'?
- 6 Through which of these mountain ranges is India's longest railway tunnel constructed?
- 7 Which of these names is literally meaning 'river'?
- 8 Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional player of which game?
- 9 Which country is also called 'Down Under'?
- 10 Which of these painting styles is named after the name of a place in Tamil Nadu?


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Due to quantum and other effects beyond my control, I'm forced to start a new thing.
I was planning to move this blog, and to that end acquired odolobo.com to have my way with. But at least for a bit, I can no longer.
I've set up an email address at odolobo.com that I'll bulk reply to if I can get this thing back on track, if and when the universe permits me to be me again.
If you feel trusting that I wont sell it or send you junk mail, send an email to ...
120thingsin20years@odoloboDOTcom just replace the word DOT with a "." That's just there so spam bots dont send me spam.
I hate spam.
Otherwise, if you feel untrusting, do it anyway.
Thanks to all the people who follow the blog, and all those who find hopefully useful snippets via search engines. I hope I've been entertaining, distracting, irritating, informative, of whatever your motivations are for reading this stuff. Oh, and sorry to those students who sourced their reports from my "history of mold making". I'm not so good with histories. I never know which version to believe.
If it's at all possible, I'll be back, if not, I'll let down one of your car tires every few years so you remember me.
If my return is actually a clone/alien/impostor of some other kind, you will know because I'll fail to start my next post with the secret code.
It's my intention to gain a new ability every 2 months for the next 20 years. I'd enjoy some company, some help, and some constructive criticism.
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Walk into a 'store' today and you suddenly experience the shift in environments. Out of the heat or cold or general chatter on the street, store spaces are made inviting, with a décor that goes with the brand. And of course the racks of products, accessories, etc placed at intervals, divided by artsy pieces or some other form of divider. It is almost like walking into a sacred space!
The way the jeans are stacked up, or thrown haphazardly over each other; the way T-shirts are segregated by color; the various pastel trousers are stacked together with a dash of darker shades in between; seems effortless no?
There is a catch; it 'seems' effortless. It is anything but! Brands, departmental stores and retailers have understood that positioning your products in the market is not enough. Positioning them in your domain, shop, aisle, et, is equally important.
Experts have recognized the importance of placing their products in the correct places; the main reason is to ensure that the customers' attention is drawn toward more than what they came to buy. Call it a gimmick- but it has been proved that if you can give your consumer what he wants; a step ahead from what he needs, you will have a slew of ever happy shoppers at your door.
Marketing pundits have even got a term for this- "planogram," they call it. Watch the famous series by the name of 'Paradise,' on-line and you will find that this has been going on for quite some time. Ask all those Indian ladies who go shopping for groceries at the local 'kirana' (grocery shops) stores, and they will confirm that planograming has been going on forever!
A planogram, to be precise, is a diagram that shows how and where specific retail products should be placed on retail shelves or displays in order to increase customer purchases. People have been studying product placement for some time now too. And much has been said about planogramming.
So why are we talking about it too? Because at IntelligenceNODE, we work with leading eTail organizations, specializing in apparel retail. And they have to keep up with that incredible appeal that consumers get when they end up shopping in brick and mortar stores.
It is not an easy feat. Most consumers who shop online are much focused. They know exactly what they wish to buy. Of course, there are always those who will get enticed with a completely different product and add it to their cart too. But most know what they are buying. And they are not deterred easily.
Discounts and sales notwithstanding, eTailers do have relevant, even important, questions.
How do they draw a planogram for on-line stores? Are website designs and planograms the same for on-line? How do I choose what products to display on my home page? What products should be displayed when my consumer clicks on a specific category? How do I decide what works? Will my consumer use the search or sort options on my website? Or just buy from the initial display?
E Tail websites are hard pressed to guess, at first. Note the 'at first.' Because once selling starts, you dear retailer, draw an advantage. You know, by using the lovely tool called 'clicks,' what your customer likes. You now have data at your fingertips. Data that can essentially create a picture that even a very intuitive salesman may not get.
There is a very simple, twofold actually, solution to your questions, dear retailer!
The Usual Solution…
We have observed a trend among etailers, on the question of planograms or aesthetic displays; quite a few e Tail websites display their newest products first; or the ones they wish to sell off- the last of the season; they also may display specific designs that they think will attract the customers based on geography.
Quite a few websites put their most selling items, top picks, etc, on the front. Chances are, they think, even more consumers will like and buy them.
Our Favourite Solution…
But there is a chance- maybe just that little chance that even your best efforts are not making it as easy as it seems, for the consumer. And taking such chances, betting on the unknown is so passé! You, dear retailer, are rather well endowed, pun not intended, with information!
With data you receive from your consumer, their mind is open to you- without a word being said or a question being asked. And you know exactly what products should be the first things they see. A little insight turned to action and reaction.
An example then: The famous Mr. Bond has been buying on your website for some time. You know he likes dark shades in formal wear. You know he likes pastels when it comes to casual wear. He loves brands like Armani, Polo, etc. And he likes hats; flashy accessories are a big no no. Everything he buys points out to simple yet elegant. He has no budget woes either.
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Fancy names like 'Merchandising Space Advisory,' are being created to refer to this planograming on-line. We simply call it "walking the extra mile."
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Gandhi's 7 Dangers To Human Virtue
1. Wealth without work
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3. Knowledge without character
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6. Religion without sacrifice
7. Politics without principle
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When it comes down to finals week (3 weeks!) my routine of getting dressed goes down hill pretty quickly. Lack of sleep plus intense studying can sometimes get the best of me, so more than ever it's at this time that I try lay out my clothes that I'm going to wear for the next day.
Nine times out of ten you can catch me in something like this, with a sweatshirt over it. Now, in Louisiana it's freaking hot all the time. However once summer rolls around they lower the temperature in all of the classrooms to about -30. I wish I was kidding.
One of my favorite places to study is the fourth floor of the library because it's a no talking zone. This is really awesome but at the same time really awful. Why, you may ask? Because as you go up the floors in the library, the colder it gets. It's NOT fun.
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The defense in the Kobe Bryant sexual-assault case wants DNA samples from the accuser's former boyfriend in hopes of matching it to semen found on the 19-year-old woman during a rape exam, says the Denver Post. "We've shown pretty dramatically in sealed filings that there is a direct relevance to the truth-seeking function of this case," said Hal Haddon, an attorney for the Los Angeles Lakers guard.
Keith Tooley, attorney for ex-boyfriend Matt Herr, argued against the DNA test as a privacy invasion. "A sheriff is going to chase my client down and force him to submit to a test that he doesn't want to take?" Tooley said. "Whether she said yes or whether she said no (to Bryant) has no bearing on that." Added prosecutor Mark Hurlbert: "Without probable cause that he committed a crime, without even reasonable doubt, they want to compel the state to go to a private resident …and invade (his) privacy. This is such a fundamental violation of a person's privacy. Frankly, it's abhorrent."
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TOM TAILOR Holding AG operates as a fashion and lifestyle company. The company operates its business through three segments: TOM TAILOR Wholesale, TOM TAILOR Retail and BONITA. The TOM TAILOR Wholesale segment engages in the distribution of products by resellers through franchise stores, shop-in-shops and multi-label stores. The TOM TAILOR Retail segment engages in the collection and sale of different product lines to end customers through its own stores such as centre stores, city stores, flagship stores and outlets and an e-shop. The BONITA segment engages in its own retail stores. The company was founded by Uwe Schröder & Hans-Heinrich Pünjer in 1962 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.


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WASHINGTON The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has ordered five firms to pay $4.48 million for unfairly using bond proceeds to pay reimburse themselves for membership fees they paid to the California Public Securities Association, a lobbying group.
Of the $4.48 million, $3.35 million are fines and $1.13 million is restitution to be paid to issuers in California.
The firms, all headquartered in New York City, and sanctions are: Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. $888,000 fine and $391,106 in restitution; Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. $787,000 fine and $287,200 in restitution; Goldman, Sachs & Co. $568,000 fine and $115,997 in restitution; Morgan Stanley & Co. $647,700 fine and $170,054 in restitution; and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC $465,700 fine and $166,676 in restitution.
The firms neither admitted nor denied the charges, but consented to the entry of FINRA's findings.
"Issuers are entitled to know what they are paying for and why," said Brad Bennett, FINRA executive vice president and chief of enforcement. "It was unfair for these underwriters to pass along the costs of their CalPSA membership to the municipal and state bond taxpayers, neglecting to disclose that these costs were unrelated to the bond deals."
FINRA's probe began in January of last year, after several CalPSA member-firms reported receiving letters from the self-regulator seeking information about their CalPSA payment and reimbursement practices.
Soon after that, California Treasurer Bill Lockyer said he wanted underwriters to stop passing such fees on to issuers in the state and that he planned to recoup fees reimbursed from bond proceeds since 2005. In April 2011, Lockyer announced he had recouped $2.67 million of firms' payments to CalPSA that were reimbursed though bond fees. However, some firms such as the former Lehman Brothers and UBS Securities refrained from paying back the fees, he said.
In its probe, FINRA found that between January 2006 and December 2010, these five firms made a total of $1.51 million of payments to CalPSA, which lobbies California state officials and lawmakers on behalf of banks and broker-dealers, and passed on those fees on to issuers in 866 negotiated state and local bond offerings.
According to FINRA, from about Jan. 1, 2006 to May 1, 2010, CalPSA requested its members pay underwriting assessments of about $0.01 per bond in issues of more than $2 million and with more than two years to maturity.
As a result, for a $100 million bond issue outstanding for more than two years, an underwriter would take an assessment of $1,000.
In May 2010, CalPSA asked the underwriting assessment be increased to $0.02 per bond, but capped its assessments at $25,000 per bond issue. CalPSA billed the firms for these amounts whether or not it provided any services related to the underwriting.
"This practice was unfair as CalPSA's activities did not adequately disclose the relationship to those bond offerings and were not underwriting expenses," FINRA said. "Also the firms did not adequately disclose the nature of the fees to issuers and failed to establish reasonable procedures in this area. In fact, the need for adequate policies and procedures in this area was heightened in light of the nature of CalPSA's political activities."
FINRA said the reimbursements violated the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's Rule G-17 on fair dealing and Rule G-27 on supervision because the firms failed to have adequate systems and written supervisory procedures in place.
The restitution amounts, in four of the five cases, equal the firms' assessments to CalPSAs minus the fees refunded to issuers through Lockyer. But FINRA indicated firms may still be refunding fees to Lockyer. Spokespersons for all of the firms, except JPMorgan, said the firms were pleased to resolve this matter. JPMorgan's spokesperson declined to comment.
CalPSA officials could not be reached for comment.
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Ever wondered if there was an easier way to control all your favorite devices? Something easy to use and intuitive, at once inconspicuous yet stylish? Something to revolutionize how you access technology?
That "next cool thing" is in the works, thanks to a course in N.C. State University's College of Engineering and the innovative minds of a few of its students.
"We're calling it the Manus Glove," said Ameir Al-Zoubi, a senior in computer science at N.C. State and member of the four-student team who developed the device. "Basically, it is the mouse of the future."
-- LocalTechWire.com, January 24, 2008
I am kinda mixed on this one.
On one hand (pardon the pun), i can definitely see many different motions and gestures that could be utilized to act as different functions. Literally could grab and move windows around, simple twitch of a finger to click, and so on. I'd like to see this.
On the other hand, if this isn't implemented correctly, and too much movement is required of the hand wearing this, it easily could lead to discomfort in the wrist and/or some carpol tunnel related issue.


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Pēteris Skudra
|Pēteris Skudra
April 24, 1973
Riga, Latvian SSR, Soviet Union
|6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
|183 lb (83 kg; 13 st 1 lb)
|Played for
Pittsburgh Penguins
Buffalo Sabres
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Vancouver Canucks
Ak Bars Kazan
Khimik Moscow Oblast
CSKA Moscow
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
|NHL Draft
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Pēteris "Peter" Skudra (born April 24, 1973) is a retired Latvian professional ice hockey goaltender who is currently the head coach of Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for six seasons with the Buffalo Sabres, the Boston Bruins, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Vancouver Canucks.
Originally signed as a free agent by Pittsburgh in 1997, Skudra went on to play 74 games with the Penguins over three years. After the 1999–2000 season, he was signed by the Boston Bruins. After playing for the Bruins in 2000–01 season, he was signed by the Vancouver Canucks as a backup to Dan Cloutier. Towards the end of the 2002–03 season, Skudra fell out of favor with coach Marc Crawford who instead decided to have Alex Auld backup Dan Cloutier for that season's playoffs.
In 2003, Skudra left North America for the Russian League, where he played for Ak Bars Kazan, Khimik Moscow Oblast, CSKA Moscow, and Metallurg Novokuznetsk. On October 22, 2007, Skudra announced his retirement after 13 professional seasons.[1]
In April 2013 Skudra was announced as the new head coach of Torpedo Nizhniy Novgorod.[2]
Skudra also played one season in the Roller Hockey International league for the Oklahoma Coyotes.
Pēteris Skudra lists the fellow Latvian goalie Artūrs Irbe as his hero.[citation needed]
Skudra was mentioned on Saturday Night Live in an episode that was filmed on March 19, 1999. During a skit that parodied ESPN's SportsCenter, Chet Harper (played by guest host Ray Romano) says "Okay! Penguins need a win against the Bruins to get to the 500 mark. Yes, they do! But Penguin goalie Peter Skudra says, 'Hey! Try not to shoot that puck up my pooper! Yeah!'[3]
- ^ "Peter Skudra Retires". Goaltending Consulting Group. 2007-10-22. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
- ^ "Latvian Skudra becomes new head coach of Russian ice hockey club Nizhny Novgorod "Torpedo"".
- ^ "SNL Transcripts 3/19/1999, Guest Host: Ray Romano". SNL Transcripts. 1999-03-19. Retrieved 2010-01-31.
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Remember When Jon Lester Hit a Homer Last Year? Back-to-Back with Schwarber? (VIDEO)
Spring Training games kick off today for 10 MLB teams, and the other 20 get going tomorrow. The Chicago Cubs are in that latter group, so you'll have to wait another 24 hours for the best fake baseball in the world. At least the Cubs are playing two games tomorrow to make up for the wait.
And, to wet your whistle today in advance of games beginning tomorrow, I want to throw back to last Spring Training, when an unexpected hero sent one deep to the opposite field.
It was Jon Lester, who had started his Cubs career famously hitless, but who then went on to actually be among the hardest-hitting pitchers in baseball (by exit velocity anyway). So maybe this shouldn't have been THAT big of a surprise:
I love how he just carried his bat into the dugout – no way he was letting that thing get away.
The homer was Lester's first since high school, as he had not even been allowed to swing in Spring Training with the Red Sox.
Lester would go on to hit .102/.185/.153 last year, and, although he didn't homer, he came close a couple times. And he ended the year with three doubles. Hey, his -9 wRC+ was 21st best among all pitchers last year with at least 50 plate appearances!
Just for good measure, Kyle Schwarber wound up going back-to-back with Lester:
Looking back at the post from the Lester homer, it looks like a BN'er immediately knew the implications of such an improbable event:


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Love is Action, Not WordsLove is Action, Not Words
He was walking in front of the table 'donation', we think: 'he will be through ...'
"I want to contribute!"
He cast a coin from mangkuknya.
Officers want to stretch out hands to help, but he wants to do with their own hands.
We were speechless, he gave all those he had to the Charity Board with his own hand.
"I still have money."
He said with enthusiasm while he Grabbed his pocket.
He was taking some sheets of 10 dollars
and ... contribute!
Wise man said, "Surely, if we do good,
we are NOT only help other people or creatures.
But, we are helping ourselves to become more happy.
Find happiness by giving "
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MILLSBORO – Networking, information and variety are in store for those attending the Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo.
The event – free and open to the business community and public – will be held Thursday, April 23 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Millsboro Town Center.
There will be breakout sessions featuring more than a dozen presenters.
Three is no charge for admission or for vendors.
Vendors/informational booths include the banking, health, home construction/maintenance, travel, media and retail sectors, among others.
Response and projected turnout has exceeded expectation, said Greater Millsboro Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Simmons. .
"We did not charge for any vendors because it was our first year out. We just wanted to see what the response would be," said Ms. Simmons. "In the beginning I really did not think this would probably go over too well. And we've got 50 vendors; so 50 businesses will be here."
The expo will begin at 1 p.m. with a presentation by Tyler Enslin on memory training for people with businesses.
Also featured is a motivational presentation by Eunice S. Carpitella, founder of Transformative Dynamics.
In conjunction with the Business Expo, the Greater Millsboro Chamber has moved its monthly meeting – usually the third Thursday – to April 23, with a noon luncheon available to Chamber members.
Blue Water Grill is catering the luncheon.
Cost is $5 per member. RSVP is needed by the GMCOC by Thursday, April 16. Information is online at the GMCOC website – https://www.millsborochamber.com/ – and reservations can also be made by calling the Greater Millsboro Chamber at 934-6777.
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2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD Test Drive Review
There is no doubt that muscle cars are all about performance. Throw in a V8 engine, rear-wheel-drive, a manual transmission and we can burn rubber all day. The segment has long been an enthusiast favorite for track day however, it is now evolving and starting to cater to everyone. And that's not entirely a bad thing.
Muscle cars now come with four-cylinder turbo engines, V6 engines, automatic transmissions, infotainment systems and much more. Well, Dodge is taking things a step further by opening up the muscle car world for those that live in cold states that experience heavy snowfall and other adverse weather conditions. Meet the all-new 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD. The model is the first American muscle car with all-wheel-drive and while that may frustrate some, we can definitely see those that live in cold states rejoicing since they now have the ability to drive their muscle car all year round. Let's take a closer look at the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD.
From the outside, the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD is just like any other Dodge Challenger. The muscle car, which recently received a number of upgrades, has stayed true to its heritage and has done a perfect job of mixing old with the new.
While other muscle cars, like the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro, have veered off into a completely aggressive modern design, the Dodge Challenger has continued to pay homage to its predecessors. With each model year, the Dodge Challenger receives slight upgrades to its tail lamps while the front end goes barely untouched. That's something we really have to respect as Dodge's design team understands the cult-like following and appreciation for this model.
The 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD sits on a wheelbase that measures 116.2 inches with an overall length of 197.9 inches. Yes, it is an extremely long car! Width comes in at 75.7 inches and the overall height comes in at 57.5 inches.
Overall, the 2017 Dodge Challenger continues to be a modern muscle car that stays true to its roots when it comes to styling and we really appreciate it for that.
Take a seat inside, and you'll be blown away by the long list of standard features that come with the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD. There isn't much left to desire as the model comes standard with heated and ventilated front seats, four-way power drive lumbar support, heated steering wheel (since they are catering to the cold states), the Dodge UConnect 8.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, six Alpine speakers, Nappa leather seating, Bluetooth audio streaming and phone connectivity, USB ports, a rearview camera and much more.
If you really want to add anything else (and we're not sure why you would), you could dish out an extra $995 for the GT Interior Package. The package adds Nappa leather and Alcantara suede seats, nine Alpine speakers with a subwoofer/506-watt amplifier, and a Dodge performance steering wheel.
Cabin space wise, the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD offers 42 inches of legroom for front row passengers and 33.1 inches of legroom for rear passengers. Surprisingly enough, even though this is a coupe, rear room is quite spacious and can comfortably seat passengers without causing any pain to the driver and passenger.
Overall, the interior of the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD is a great place to be. The Challenger continues to be a comfortable long-distance cruiser and glides right over potholes and bumps in the road.
The 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD is powered by a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 engine making 305 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque. Mated to a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission, the Challenger GT AWD goes from 0 to 60 mph in 6 seconds with a top speed of 120 mph.
So how did Dodge make the Challenger an all-wheel-drive muscle car? Simply put, they basically took the all-wheel-drive system found in the Dodge Charger AWD (with active transfer case and front-axle disconnect) and threw it on the Challenger. That allows the Dodge Challenger to easily shift between rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive with no work from the driver. Basically, the front axle is disengaged under normal conditions and when the car detects the need for traction, the system automatically kicks in the front axle. That allows you to still enjoy rear-wheel-drive performance while having the reliability of all-wheel-drive in case you're caught in a snow storm.
Fuel economy for the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD comes in at an EPA-rated 18/27 mpg* (city/highway).
Besides the fact that you have all-wheel-drive as a backup plan for a snowy day, the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD also comes standard with rear park assist and a rear backup camera. You can also add the Technology Package for adaptive cruise control, automatic high-beam control, forward collision warning, rain-sensing wipers and more.
Overall, you won't be able to tell you're driving an all-wheel-drive vehicle until you're faced with the loss of traction or adverse weather conditions. Whether or not Dodge offers the Challenger AWD with a HEMI remains to be seen. Either way, this muscle car is a perfect buy for those that live in cold states. Prices for the 2017 Dodge Challenger GT AWD start at $33,395**. Visit your local AutoNation dealer for a test drive today.
*Based on EPA mileage ratings. Your mileage will vary depending specific vehicle trim, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions, and other factors.
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Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Point in the Line of Fort Sherman
The Chief Work of the Inner Line,
which comprised the entire line
from Battery Bushnell
to Signal Hill.
(Marker Number MT-52.)
Location. 35° 3.059′ N, 85° 18.382′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. Marker is at the intersection of Lookout Street and East 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Lookout Street. Touch for map. This historical marker is located in the downtown area, on the southeast corner of the intersection, right underneath the corner stone of what was once the "Wiley Memorial M. E. Church - 1887.". Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 Lookout Street, Chattanooga TN 37403, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chattanooga's First School (here, next to this marker); Swaim's Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Bragg's Headquarters (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Headquarters of Brigadier General George D. Wagner (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Point in the Line of Fort Sherman (approx. Military History of Chattanooga (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chattanooga Daily Rebel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ernest Walter Holmes, Sr. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chattanooga.
More about this marker. In earlier searches for this particular historical marker I completely missed it, because until recently, there was a bush standing in front of where this marker is currently located. So either the marker had been hidden by the bush, or the marker had recently been restored and the bush removed.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2017. This page originally submitted on August 16, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 16, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 6. submitted on July 20, 2017, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.


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Standard period of visa receiving – 10 working days, including the reference date. For urgent visa receiving (in 3 days) the double price is charged. Crossing the border of Ukraine at the border checkpoint they stamp your passport. Besides, you will have to fill the immigration form, which you should save till you leave the country.
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Since 1st of July 2001 registration of foreigners, who enter Ukraine according to established procedure (for 90 days term), and their passports is made only in border entry points of Ukraine. The furthest registration of foreigners who legally stay on the territory of Ukraine is not conducted at the law enforcement agencies.
Entrance (leave) of foreigners in Ukraine is regulated by:
- Legislative act of Ukraine "On legal status of foreigners" dated 4 February 1994.
- Rules of entrance and leave of Ukraine by foreigners, their transit travel by Ukrainian territory (Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers dated 29 December 1995 № 1074)
- Visa document layout rules for the entrance of Ukraine (Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers dated 20 February 1999 № 227).To visit Ukraine, citizens of most foreign countries (except abovemetioned ones) should receive Ukrainian visa. Ukrainian visa is formed by Consular Section of Embassy of Ukraine, situated on the territory of the country where tourist lives or by the Embassy of Ukraine in the nearest country.
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Coastal decor for your bathroom, beach house or bathroom wall. Decorative artwork in popular turquoise and aqua colors. Tropical and ocean fish are sure to add a splash of color and a talking point to your beach cottage or bathroom wall art. Paintings of shells, fish, seahorses, jellyfish, turtles, octopus, mermaid and ocean scenes. Bring the beach inside your home with these colorful, original and decorative artworks. Team them up with matching throw pillows, duvet covers and shower curtains. Stroll along the beach with a designer tote bag.
Visit the COASTAL DECOR Gallery to see the full range of decorative coastal artwork. Also available in these original designs are matching phone cases, greeting cards, duvet covers, tote bags, beach bags, shower curtains, T-shirts and throw pillows. Coastal decor prints are available as stretched canvas prints, acrylic, metal, framed and posters. All prints, posters and phone cases are now being produced in AUSTRALIA as well as US.
For the full range of range of decorative prints for your home decor: JanMatsonArt
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A 51-year-old woman accused of murdering a Gainsborough man has this morning appeared at court.
Pamela Mclaggan is charged with the murder of 44-year-old Jonathan Baines on Monday.
The body of Mr Baines, known to his friends as Willy, was found at a semi-detached house in Ropery Road, Gainsborough, during the early hours of August 1. Police said he had suffered a stab wound injury and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lincolnshire Police charged Mclaggan, of Greystones Road, Gainsborough, with the murder of Mr Baines, of Ropery Road, Gainsborough, on Tuesday evening. A male who was also arrested was released without charge.
Mclaggan this morning appeared in a glass panelled dock at Lincoln Magistrates' Court flanked by security officers and wearing a white top and blue shirt.
She spoke only to confirm her date of birth, address and that she understood the murder charge that she faces.
The prosecution were represented by Bernie McGurk and Mclaggan was represented by David Grant.
There was no application for bail and magistrates adjourned the case for Mclaggan to appear before Judge Michael Heath at Lincoln Crown Court this afternoon.
At the end of the two minute hearing security staff had to remove three women who left the public gallery.
Members of Mr Baines family were also in the public gallery.
Mclaggan was remanded in to custody until she appears again at crown court later today.
Following the discovery of Mr Baines' body police appealed for any witnesses who had seen him drinking in Gainsborough following his return from Market Rasen races on Sunday afternoon.
Detective Inspector Jim Hodgson, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: "We would like to thank the local residents who assisted our appeal, your information was extremely valuable and has helped us to resolve this investigation quickly.
"This was an isolated incident and we are continuing to support the family of Jonathan."


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Sources: The Hindu | All Things Michael
Indian-origin Hollywood actress Freida Pinto-starrer 'Desert Dancer' has unveiled its first trailer.
The trailer sees Pinto, 30, and her friends practicing choreographed dance moves in suppressed society while risking their lives, reported Ace Showbiz.
The movie centers on a real-life dancer Afshin Ghaffarian (played by Reece Ritchie).
(Photo: Freida Pinto (L) and Reece Ritchie (R) pose with Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian (C). Reuters)
The video first shows him as a kid who gets punished at school for dancing in class. Afshin's passion, however, does not die. He learns dancing from videos of Michael Jackson, Gene Kelly and Rudolf Nureyev, and later creates his own dance company alongside some friends, including Pinto's Elaheh.
Directed by Richard Raymond, the movie kicks off the opening night of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Arlington Theatre.
Also starring Nazanin Boniadi, Tom Cullen and Marmama Corlett, the film will open in select theatres in the US on April 10 before going wide on April 17.
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Why does asbestos need to be removed?
Exposure to asbestos has been linked to lung scaring, cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. Commonly used for insulation and in attics, around pipes, heating and ventilation systems and in tiling. Asbestos was used in buildings until about 1987. Properties built before this time which are suspected to contain asbestos should be inspected and an asbestos removal/abatement program followed.
Asbestos removal must be conducted by qualified experts as the removal process can expose harmful asbestos fibres. Both workers and property residents or visiting members of the public to a premises must be protected from exposure. Asbestos abatement professionals are certified and able to ensure adequate protection and efficient removal.


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On the lookout for some VINTAGE cutlery
Vintage cutlery…on the hunt for some. Contact us and let us know if you have any you'd like to part with!
Vintage cutlery…on the hunt for some. Contact us and let us know if you have any you'd like to part with!
Added this gorgeous wood stove in the Event Space. A perfect place to cozy up with a warm drink.
Took a walk around the property today and picked greens for the door and front planters. Felt very reminiscent of the days of old when this old place was the property of the Hartman family.
A few simple tricks are all it takes to transform ho-hum home decor into magazine-worthy high design. Here, top interior gurus reveal their secrets for staging a stunning home fit for a double-page spread.
By Mariel Goodson
The key to creating a living room with fabulous flow? Float furniture away from walls rather than pushing it up against them, which "actually makes the space feel smaller," says Simone Howell, an interior designer with Decorist.com. Moving heavy sofas and chairs can be hard labor, so consult Floorplanner.com to map out a mock-up before breaking a sweat.
The most basic sofa can look photo-worthy if you decorate with the right throw pillows. The key? "Vary the sizes and shapes," says Meridith Baer, host of Staged to Perfection and founder of Meridith Baer Home. A winning formula: a pair of matching 18- or 24-inch square pillows; a long rectangular pillow to anchor the center of the couch; then a pair of round pillows to break up the angles.
To upgrade an average-looking bed, cover a down comforter and four Euro pillows in crisp white Egyptian cotton, then drape a chunky textured throw on the end. "Stick with whites and one or two accent pillows to avoid piling on clutter," says Howell. Even better? Invest in a pillow-top mattress pad to get that fluffy, hotel-style under-layer.
A well-decorated coffee table completes a stylish living room. The secret? Arrange a collection of odd-numbered objects—three or five—with varying heights. Howell's go-to grouping: "Fresh-cut flowers or a houseplant, a white candle to add atmosphere, and a personal accessory," whether it's a bone-inlay tray from your recent travels or your favorite photography book. "Coffee tables are also notorious catchalls, so hide utilitarian objects like TV remotes in decorative boxes," she adds.
Instead of installing Roman shades inside your window frames, hang them three to four inches above the trim. Flank the shade with drapery panels hung at the same height and "you'll trick the eye into thinking the ceilings are much higher, and the windows are much bigger," says Howell.
Choosing an area rug can be tricky as it needs to fit both the scale of the room and the furniture. Take Howell's advice and pull out your measuring tape: "A rug should be no more than two feet and no less than six inches from the edges of the walls." In the dining room, ensure the rug is large enough that all four chair-legs rest comfortably on top, that way no one's teetering while trying to eat.
Mix and match prints like a pro by following the rule of three: First select a large-scale pattern with a variety of colors—like a vibrant floral—to use as your baseline. Second, pull in a medium-scale pattern like a stripe, which features three of those colors, then a small-scale geometric pattern with no more than two of those colors. "Everything has a common denominator which brings order to the look," says Howell. Use large prints on big pieces like upholstered furniture, and more delicate prints on smaller items like accent lamps.
(Oil on Canvas – 30" x 40")
By Sandra Decina-Lianos will be on display at the Southlake Gallery from July 13 to August 24
Good news!!! Show is up in Southlake Gallery until August 24th!
For more information you can visit: http://www.southlakeregional.org/
Do you long for that cozy country feel in your home? If you're like me, there are days you wake up and dream your home has been replaced with a quaint, old Farmhouse.
Something historical, natural wood floors, wood beams, white washed pine furniture, climbing roses, huge porch…sounds wonderfully relaxing and romantic to me!
Not to say I don't love my home, but there is something in me, maybe I was a "farm girl" in my past life, but I have always longed for a farmhouse.
I have decided that you don't need to live in a barn or on a farm to embrace country charm — if you are a 'country' dreamer like me — and want to inject that charm into your home, take a look at these ideas for your farmhouse decor.
Once you start setting up a new home, chances are good you'll discover lots of pesky empty wall space that needs filling. I love browsing galleries for original art, but I admit that extra step of contacting them for availability and prices often stops me in my tracks (as do the price tags themselves). I love sites that give it to me straight.
We've done lists of online art resources before, but it's never too soon for another round up. The following ten websites fall somewhere between sites that sell affordable prints, and galleries with artwork that lists in the thousands. If you're just starting a collection, this is a great place to start.
Etsy: Look for both new and vintage works are here. It's a bit daunting at first, but once you start working your way through listings, there's no doubt you'll find something you like and can afford. Don't forget to mark your favorites for later.
Buy Some Damn Art: Started by Art Hound blogger Kate Singleton. Each Tuesday she introduces a new selection of exclusive pieces from up-and-coming artists.
Lumas: Hand-signed limited edition photographs, with a special section for young artists new to the art scene.
Sebastian Foster: Sebastian Foster offers contemporary art from his Austin-based gallery. He also runs Poster Cabaret.
Lost Art Salon: A fine art collection of over 7,000 works from the 20th Century. Most paintings are priced under $1,000 and most likely come framed.
Don't forget to check your local vintage and antique shops, they often have interesting originals!
Have fun!
Choosing the perfect front door can be a daunting decision. Just how much color is too much? According to HGTV's Curb Appeal and Curb Appeal: The Block designer and architect John Gidding, color is the key to a welcoming front entry space.
Whether using stain or paint, don't be afraid to branch out of your comfort zone with your front door.
Still not ready to embrace a bold new color? Style and architectural design are also key elements to the perfect front door.
From twinkling porch lighting to majestic door molding, the front entry area of a home is crucial to charming curb appeal. Use your front door as a way to enhance the overall style of your home.
Whether your home is a Spanish hacienda, Georgian mansion or charming cottage, choose a front door that suits the style for crave-worthy curb appeal.
There is no question that a front door can be an asset to your home's curb appeal and add that certain "je ne sais quoi" to the appeal for a buyer. But remember, it is just like a well dressed person; it is not just the front door, it is the whole package that makes the picture perfect.
Danish brand House Doctor just sent some sneak peeks from their next collection, the Fall/Winter 14/15
Liberty Heritage Fabrics for interiors, particularly the Jubilee and Nesfield collection, so I have to share a few fave looks below with you today. Just look at these rich, moody and well, decadent fabrics (there is wallpaper too! Swoon!). I'd love to work on an interiors project incorporating these beauties. Perhaps my own home? I have some ideas…
K Desk by Rafa-Kids
A fantastic option for a child's room. I know my daughters would love it!
A NEW upcoming project……what will this be?
This house had a complete renovation….from top to bottom! With a front and rear addition AND complete new second floor. See the before shots of this section of the home…..
Why limit yourself to one piece of art when you can fill a whole wall with it? Creating an art gallery wall in your home to transform it into a stylish place to live is an ambitious and achievable design project, all you need to know is where to start.
Why limit yourself to one piece of art when you can fill a whole wall with it? Creating an art gallery wall in your home to transform it into a stylish place to live is an ambitious and achievable design project, all you need to know is where to start. Surround your home with large collections of art and photographs that will add style and color to your walls.
It always makes a big impact visually and can be accomplished even on a small budget, if you're creative. If you don't have any art collections for a gallery wall, try picking up some unique finds at flea markets, auctions, yard sales, craigslist and mix them with a few key pieces that you have purchased from a store or from travels.
You can also use old calendars and magazine photos and frame them, or pictures that you have taken and increase their size and have them framed.
If you don't want to pay for expensive framing, there are plenty of inexpensive options such as using an old window to frame objects.
Wall art….photos….paintings….everything goes.
So calming and simple in a refined way. Unstained light wood for floors and furniture, raw wood ceiling, paneled walls, white, stone and earth colours. The unexpected textures of a timeworn Belgian dining table that looks best set for a casual meal. Wineglasses, bowls, and pewter pitcher add a lived-in European romance. Casual elegance……a style that we love.
Simple, warm and cozy…..
…never boring, always inviting.
Just the perfect amount of "antique".
Unfinished floors, welcoming their patina.
Linen slip covers, surprisingly practice. The more they are worn the better they look.
Elements of surprise….a paint brush!
Old rustic table, with luxurious velvet chairs…stunning.
Mohair throw….stone floors….
Large floor pillows, stone walls, rustic floors…….ahhhh LOVE this style!
Planks from Habitat for Humanity's ReStore line the sitting-room ceiling in this renovated cottage. The homeowner was inspired to turn cow-feed sifters found at the Round Top Antiques Fair into artful sconces with burlap fringe.
This New York cottage's beadboard-panelled breakfast nook features Eames chairs bought at a Brooklyn stoop sale and a farm table the owner made with salvaged wood.
In the master bedroom of this Catskills home, sunny-yellow paint and an exuberant green-and-white print enlivens the small space. The low-pitched roof created a seemingly unusable three-foot-high gap on each side of the room. A carpenter was contracted to fill one side with bookshelves, and the other with cabinets and storage drawers.
This bathroom of a Maine country cottage boasts a circa-1900 amoeba etching; a cut-paper image of Mao Tse-tung; and a pen-and-ink drawing by a friend. Equally alluring: the cast-iron radiator from Architectural Antiques.
While this Connecticut cottage's living room's upholstered furniture is white, the sofa and chairs are also purposefully deconstructed, with tufted fronts and exposed burlap-and-wood backs. A settee and two armchairs by Restoration Hardware cozy up to a Zentique coffee table. The boat propeller and oil paintings are secondhand scores.
By: Country Living
Tovah Martin, author of The Unexpected Houseplant, proves that when gardening indoors, you don't need much to grow.
This little known succulent deserves to take American living rooms by storm," says Tovah Martin. Why? Kalanchoe thyrsiflora's wavy, red-tipped leaves read as one massive bloom—one whose striking looks last year-round. "It's also practically unkillable," Martin adds. She put the low-maintenance plant on a pedestal, in a footed, galvanized metal urn. To ensure proper drainage, place a layer of pebbles and activated charcoal in the bottom of your container before filling it with potting soil; then let the soil dry out a bit between waterings.
Most gardeners think of vines as outdoor athletes, ready to be trained up exterior fences and walls. But climbers can also soften windows inside, so long as you provide them with something to scale (a few nails and fishing wire will do the trick). Martin planted her Passiflora caerula—which ofers "comely foliage plus tricked-out petals and sepals"—in a shallow terra-cotta pot, then topped it with an upside-down vintage egg basket that acts as a tendril jungle gym.
Expand your kitchen-herb vocabulary beyond the usual parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme with this green's crisp, cool cucumber flavor. Says Martin, "Sanguisorba minor is idea for cramped spaces, because it exists in a kind of suspended animation, never growing too big or tall." She gave the plant a dreamy yet practical home by lining a bird's nest with plastic and setting it on a cake platter to watch rogue water droplets.
A botanical oddity akin to taxidermy, Platycerium bifurcatum's scraggy center leaves give way to antler-like fronds—the "staghorns" of its name. "My guests literally stop and stare at this weird, architectural specimen," says Martin. "Surprisingly, it's a cinch to care for." An epiphyte (a plant that grows non-parasitically on another plant or object), this fern wants little more than something solid to grip and a natural medium, such as moss or bark. For Martin, that meant sheet moss placed in a wicker basket with an iron pedestal base—now almost completely engulfed. "I carry my staghorn outside weekly for a watering, and it thrives in my hallway's indirect light," she says.
The 'neo naturalist interior' is creeping into design magazines and shop catalogues everywhere! I know it's not for everyone, but let me tell you it is super interesting and if you are the type that needs to be surrounded by inspiration this is the look for you.
The 'neo naturalist interior' is creeping into design magazines and shop catalogues everywhere! I know it's not for everyone, but let me tell you it is super interesting and if you are the type that needs to be surrounded by inspiration this is the look for you. It's part laboratory with a light dusting of Victorian details tossed in for good measure. There is pure nostalgia associated with the neo naturalist interior and if this is the style you desire this is how you can achieve it. First there is the antique ceiling lights in industrial metals like brass and bronze, which were usually found during the industrial revolution. Then, those elements are paired with warm glowing filament bulbs that offer an antique glow to everything. Then add some little details, romantic touches like butterflies in cloche (those blown glass bell-shaped domes), and before you know it your home can have the look of a Nineteenth Century botanist. It's a fascinating look, combining rough and tumble masculine metal and scientific elements with more domesticated touches for comfort. This style is perfect for offices, libraries and even kitchens. It's easy….add factory-grade metal, warm wood, leather, antiques, and interesting artifacts I like to call 'curiosities'….honestly, the sky is the limit with this design.
I have a little addiction….to sideboards. One of the most treasured pieces of furniture I own is a 19th century french oak sideboard. It lives in my dining room, which traditional would house a sideboard.
I have a little addiction….to sideboards. One of the most treasured pieces of furniture I own is a 19th century french oak sideboard. It lives in my dining room, which traditional would house a sideboard. But, I have a few more….a vintage 1950's pieces which I picked up in a junk shop for pennies, it is in my guest room. Nothing makes a statement in your home quite like a perfectly styled sideboard. Designs from the 50s and 60s came in beautiful woods ranging from rosewood and teak to maple and cherry, and were intended to be used for storing 'best' china and tableware. These wonderful pieces came with drawers for cutlery and table linen, how perfect! Mine contain a more eclectic assortment of 'stuff', I must admit I am a little guilty of using it to quickly tidy clutter away out of sight whenever I'm expecting visitors.
My favourite thing to do with them is to group together and display books, artwork, vases, lamps and other objects. They are a great place to start a wonderful art collection or displaying articles from travels.
Long prized for its sturdiness and craftsmanship, wrought-iron outdoor furniture is bent and hammered into shape by hand — unlike mold-made cast-iron items, whose parts are bolted together (and whose seams are sometimes visible).
Blacksmiths popularized wrought iron during the 1920s, and it remained in vogue until the Eisenhower era, when lighter, cheaper, rust-proof aluminum caught on.
Look for nicely rounded wire ends and sturdy tables that don't shake, as well as substantial curvy feet that won't sink into the grass.
Classic retro mesh chairs….absolutely gorgeous!
A retro revival has been in the works for several years, and now it's made it way to the patio in full force. We love the vibrant colors and nostalgic edge of these cheery garden sets. They make us think of lazy Sunday BBQs and old fashion lawn games. Lucky for us, there are many options to choose from.
You see them everywhere, those bulbous, narrow-necked bottles that are all the rage in home decor today. They are called carboys or demijohns (the old word that formerly referred to any glass vessel with a large body and small neck, enclosed in wicker).
You see them everywhere, those bulbous, narrow-necked bottles that are all the rage in home decor today. They are called carboys or demijohns (the old word that formerly referred to any glass vessel with a large body and small neck, enclosed in wicker). They are primarily used for transporting fluids, often water or chemicals and can hold from 5-15 gallons. They are also used for in-home fermentation of beer or wine. These handsome jars, alot of which are vintage, can be found on eBay and Etsy, and are great for collectors. They offer a bit of charm and hominess when used to decorate a home. They work wonderfully for a casual beach inspired or rustic interior or even an industrial chic or shabby chic setting. But they can be incorporated into your decor no matter what your personal design aesthetic is. They can be found in fabulous shades of greens, blues and clear glass. I especially love when demijohns are arranged in groupings of at least three, and when an arrangement is made up of several different colors. You can opt to collect authentic, vintage demijohns or grab a new one in a home decor shop.
So if starting a demijohn collection is your thing…..there are many options available and great ways to incorprate them into your decor!
What is it that we love about antiquing? Everything from the treasure hunt, to the find, to getting a great deal …..
What is it that we love about antiquing? Everything from the treasure hunt, to the find, to getting a great deal on the item down to the smell of a room filled with treasure. There is just something about an object from another time which captures our attention. How a simple material object can grab us by the heart strings and take us back to when we were children at grandma's house is magic in and of itself. Antiques can tell us stories of how life was for our ancestors and how life used to be for us.


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Experience the difference of training on Technogym, known as the "Ferrari of fitness." Smooth, quiet, powerful and fueled with technology that not only recognizes but remembers you and keeps track of your workouts. Treadmills, Ellipticals, Recumbent Bikes, Step Mills by Matrix, Concept II Rowers … we have it all.
Looking to improve flexibility, posture and functionality? This equipment offers the perfect solution to regain energy and recover from long bouts of sitting, aids in lengthening the tight muscles caused from over training, and helps relieve back pain associated with muscle shortening.
Franco's is proud to be the first fitness facility to introduce the "Queenax" Multi-functioning Training System to the United States. A variety of training methods and equipment can be utilized by members while trainings and classes are not in session. Kettlebells, medicine balls, Plyo boxes, suspended training TRX Boxing Circuits and much more. This is the future of fitness.
Break a sweat hitting a couple of rounds on your own, sign up for a boxing circuit session, or hire one of our professionals and train like a pro. Use hanging bags, speed bags and jump ropes.
All cardio is equipped with the latest in fitness technology creating a truly personal experience. Connect to the equipment via your mobile device and while you train it tracks your fitness data returning personalized feedback on physiological parameters and training results straight back to your mobile device. Our equipment not only remembers who you are, but also what you like.
You can participate in one-on-one training or train with a small group. Our specialists can help you with everything from weight loss, wellness, nutrition, to getting your FIT on.
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Take your workout to the next level! Franco's Power 30 is small group training with a variety of training styles & 30 minute training to work with your schedule. Get one-on-one attention from our certified instructors & the motivation of a group setting. Franco's Power 30 programs include High Intensity Team Training (HITT), TRX, Suspended Barre, and Franco's Stretch. Small group training is ideal for all fitness levels. Class passes available! Member's: Additional $50 per month & unlimited training.
Suspension training leverages gravity and your body weight to perform hundreds of exercises. Delivers a fast effective total-body workout while increasing muscle endurance. Benefits all fitness levels with emphasis on your core. Included with a Franco's Power 30 membership. Class passes available!.
A 30 minute session on Pilates Reformer/Towers following a Franco's Group Fitness class. This class is perfect to take following a Cycle, Body Pump, Body Combat or Barre! This class is included with your Franco's Power 30 training membership. No previous Pilates training necessary.
Suspension Barre is an energetic workout that conditions the whole body, building on the BARRE fundamentals of core and strength. This class is executed on suspension bar apparatus and will challenge movement and stabilization concepts in standing, side lying, kneeling, prone, supine and hanging positions. This class is included with a Franco's Power 30 Membership. Class Passes available.
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