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The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is asking for help from the public with a program designed to preserve the rich history of the Lone Star State's documents.
The archives of the GLO contain over 35 million documents dealing with land deeds across the state. Historical maps and other documents are also included in the archives. These documents should be preserved for future generations of Texans and the GLO is asking the public to consider donating money to help move the process forward.
The preservation of these documents is part of a "Save Texas History" program that is run by the GLO.
"It's a fantastic program that preserves incredible items such as a first draft of the Texas Constitution," GLO Communications Director Bryan Preston told Breitbart Texas on Friday. Preston said this document contains "the first known written instance of the phrase 'Republic of Texas.'" Also in the archives is one of the earliest Alamo defender muster rolls, and Stephen F. Austin's Registro.
Many of the archives treasures that have already been digitally preserved are available for sale via the GLO map store. "At Christmastime it's a great source for decorative gifts," Preston elaborated.
"Every day our history is in danger of being lost forever," GLO Commissioner George P. Bush said in the promotional video below. "It is torn, falling apart, flaking and turning to dust. Texas history deserves better than that."
Bush asks people who share his concern over Texas history to join in donating $1 per day to a fund being managed by his office. Those who make this commitment to preserving the state's historical documents will receive a "Texas History Kit" that includes a limited edition picture. Other levels of donation are also suggested on the page with increasing benefits based upon the level of donation. Donations are open to both individuals and businesses.
Saving these documents is very detail oriented, time-intensive task that is very expensive, the Save Texas History website explains. Each of the 35 million documents must be examined and treated to preserve the document's physical integrity. Once the documents become damaged or illegible, the history contained in the document is lost forever.
The preservation process includes cataloging all of the document to determine their content and condition. Conservators then treat the documents to prevent further deterioration. In some cases, the condition of the documents can actually be improved by removing dirt and damaging acids. Once restored, the documents are digitized and many are posted online where color copies can be purchased.
The GLO has already preserved tens of thousands of documents but much more is needed to be done.
James Harkins is the director of public services at the GLO. He told KXAN reporters Claire Ricke and Jay Wiles that conservation process is not funded by tax dollars. ""We actually do not receive money from the Legislature for conservation," Harkins told the Austin reporters. "It's completely dependent on people drawing their own line in the sand and saving Texas history."
Harkins described how the edges of maps become so fragile that "map flakes" begin to fall off. "If you can't read these maps, they're not any good to us. If the ink eats through, if it's no longer legible, or if the maps are falling apart, they do nobody any good," Harkins explained.
With millions of documents still in need of restoration, the process will continue for decades to come.
"Will you do your part to save Texas history," Commissioner Bush asked.
Bob Price serves as associate editor and senior political news contributor for Breitbart Texas and is a member of the original Breitbart Texas team. Follow him on Twitter @BobPriceBBTX.


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In a global market increasingly bereft of yield, how important a role can renewable power infrastructure play for investors? An essential one, especially for those looking for stable long-term income with attractive return potential.
2016 so far has been another remarkable period for financial markets. Global monetary policy remains broadly accommodative - and in some areas more and more so - propelling equity markets ever higher and leaving a record amount of sovereign debt around the world (almost $12 trillion by midyear) yielding at or below zero (source: Fitch Ratings, as of 6/29/2016).
It's no wonder then that investor interest has been rising in real assets, which currently provide attractive yield compared to many other financial assets. In particular, renewable power - the fastest growing portion of global infrastructure - has garnered a lot of attention, especially wind and solar. Why renewables? To answer that, one must first understand the changing global energy landscape.
According to the United Nations Environmental Programme, renewable power represented 53.6% of new global generating capacity in 2015. That's the first time it has represented a majority - in the United States, this figure was higher still at 68%. The numbers show wind and solar technologies have made strong inroads into global power grids in recent years, and the trend shows no signs of abating. Renewable energy also leads the way so far this year, with 35% of total transactions in global infrastructure (source: Preqin).
What's powering the rise of renewables
There are a number of drivers behind renewables gaining a bigger share of global electricity generation, and we focus on three of them here:
Money talks. Improved cost competitiveness of solar and wind power in recent years has built a strong economic case alongside the long-standing environmental one. Shown in the chart above, costs have fallen in both solar photovoltaic power (down 68%) and onshore wind (down 16%) since late 2009, making their unsubsidized electricity generation competitive with fossil fuels in many places.
Positive policy drivers. Governments are setting ambitious targets for renewable sources of power, driven by concerns around long-term climate change. The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris late last year strengthened global policy support when, in a historic move, 195 countries pledged to cut, cap or mitigate their carbon footprint.
Corporate power users are now on board. What was once motivated by brand burnishing is now driven by economics, including tax incentives behind clean energy targets. More companies are now directly involved with renewables, entering into long-term purchase agreements that can allow them to manage power price volatility over time. Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), for instance, only recently signed a long-term purchase agreement with BlackRock Real Assets for a construction-ready wind energy project in Norway, which will power its European data centers.
Why invest in renewable power
As part of a broader portfolio, allocating to renewables may offer investors a number of key benefits, including:
Long-term, stable income. Renewable power wind and solar projects receive stable (i.e., contracted) cash flows from the sale of electricity.
Attractive return potential. Operating projects often provide favorable terms when sourced through proprietary channels. Early stage construction projects may offer higher return opportunities at the cost of relatively limited additional risk.
High diversification benefits. Wind and solar project cash flows depend primarily on the availability of wind and sunshine, not economic indicators or central bank policies. That means low correlation with traditional fixed income and equity markets.
A degree of inflation protection. Real asset prices typically rise with inflation, while renewable projects are often further supported by contracts that explicitly link cash flows to inflation.
Of course, investing in renewables does bear some specific risks. Stakes in large, complex assets don't change ownership fluidly, so it's important for investors to make sure that the time horizon of an investment matches their own. Also, how much power a project generates (and sells) depends directly on how much resource is available in a given location. More reason you want to be confident in an investment manager's technical expertise in assessing the availability of wind or sunshine, for example.
We see renewables - and more broadly real assets - as a potentially attractive investment option, and more investors are beginning to see the opportunity. In our 2016 BlackRock survey, more than 50% of our clients say they plan to increase their allocation to real assets this year, more than any other asset class.
This post originally appeared on the BlackRock Blog.

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Growth hacking is instrumental in achieving results quickly
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 31, 2015
Entrepreneur Youssef Hodaigui, with 10 years of expertise in online marketing and product management, continues to develop and market new products on his website, youssefhodaigui.com. Hodaigui has recently published an infographic about the latest buzz in online marketing, growth hacking.
Hodaigui has developed and implemented successful online marketing campaigns for over 100 businesses of all sizes through his skillful online Internet marketing tactics, which include growth hacking. Clients are delighted with the results that this strategy achieves with a shorter time frame and less capital expenditure.
His deep understanding of product management gives Hodaigui the ability to deliver on multiple platforms. As an online marketer with over a decade of experience, his expertise has been instrumental in increased growth, revenue and ROI for his clients. "I believe knowledge is to be shared," says Hodaigui, "which is why I created this new infographic. The field of online marketing is evolving quickly and the best way to stay on top of it is to share information with others. My clients expect me to use my expertise to create a profitable bottom line for their business, and this keeps me on my A game. Growth hacking is instrumental in achieving results quickly."
Hodaigui is principal and owner of effectus360, an online marketing agency offering full-service website design, custom programming and Internet marketing services for multi-sized businesses. Hodaigui is also partner and head of product management with Atlanta-based uServia, a mobile workforce management startup, where he leads and motivates a global team of designers, developers and content strategists in creating, implementing and maintaining mobile and web applications. He also serves as product manager for Impact Web Design in Charlotte, NC; project manager and web strategist with HR Connect in Dubai, Emirates – where he created and managed 30-plus corporate websites – and search engine marketing consultant (SEO/PPC) at Khidma in Casablanca, Morocco.
To see the Growth Hacking Infographic, visit http://www.youssefhodaigui.com/growth-hacking-infographic/
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My Race Car Caught On Fire And That Shit Was Not Fun
In all my years at racetracks around the world, there's one button I've never pressed. But this weekend, I pushed it, and I pushed it, and I kept pushing it until I could push it no more.
In all my years at racetracks around the world, there's one button I've never pressed. But this weekend, I pushed it, and I pushed it, and I kept pushing it until I could push it no more.
Longtime Porsche shop Kremer Racing is perhaps best known for the Kremer K3—a modified version of the Porsche 935 race car. Now they're bringing the iconic big flares and flat-nose look of the K3 to a modern 997-generation Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, and not even snow will keep them from testing it.
In response to the tragic incident this year where a GT3 car flipped and killed a spectator, the Deutscher Motor Sport Bund who governs racing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife will institute a number of changes for 2016, including a 10 percent reduction in horsepower in the SP7, SP9/GT3, SP-Pro and SP-X classes.
Per DailySportsCar, temporary measures have been put in place by the Deutsche Motor Sport Bund to allow the banned race classes to resume racing at the Nürburgring. The bans have now been lifted, but now we have a 5% reduction in power, limits on fan access, and most peculiarly, speed limits on some sections.
It's been a pretty trying time here at the well-named Green Hell. Unless you've been locked away for the past week, you've most likely heard of Jann Mardenborough's horrific crash here at the Nordschleife during the opening round of the Nürburgring Endurance Series, otherwise known as the VLN.
Several racing classes were banned from racing at Deutsche Motor Sport Bund-sanctioned events at the Nürburgring following last weekend's horrific accident. Now, per Sportscar365, that ban has been lifted for SP10 cars, but was extended to the Cup2, SP8T, E1-XP1, E1-XP2 and E1-XP classes, plus GT cars in H4.
While the Nürburgring Nordschleife is the last place I'd expect to have noise limits, there was one in place for the ill-fated VLN Race #1, where two of Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus' SCG 003 cars were racing this weekend. Both cars got black flags for noise. Turn down for what?
The Deutsche Motor Sport Bund has ruled that GT3 and GT4 cars have been temporarily banned from Nürburgring competition following yesterday's tragic accident, where one spectator was killed.
Taki Inoue, perhaps the worst driver in F1 history, makes what seems like a joke about Nissan GT Academy program grad and significantly better driver/human, Jann Mardenborough, who crashed earlier in an a fatal accident at the Nürburgring that in no way appears to be his fault.
A Nissan GT-R driven by Jann Mardenborough flipped off the track and into the spectator area at this weekend's VLN endurance race at the Nürburgring in Germany. The driver survived without serious injuries but one spectator was killed and more were injured. [UPDATED With Video].
This is why we love Sabine Schmitz. She goes out in the Frikadelli Racing Team Porsche 911 GT3 R on slicks as it's starting to drizzle, starts from the back of the grid and makes short work of passing through the entire field in two laps of the Nürburgring.
The Rotek Racing team, led by friend of Jalopnik Robb Holland, and joined by other friend of Jalopnik Bill Caswell, along with multiple VLN-series victor Danny Kubasik, just won their class at the Nurburgring 6 Hours in an SP8 Audi RS4. Congrats guys!


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Book definition:
"The economic and political domination of a strong nation over a weaker nation."
**Are there problems with this definition?**
What is
(This is a silly comment. Imperialism is a world wide phenomenon)
"America is the only Imperialistic Country in the History of the World ."
A. Commodore Perry
B. Hawaii
C. Pan Americanism
D. Alfred Thayer Mahan
E. Henry Cabot Lodge
Early Imperialism
Began during the Spanish-American War
Named after
The Yellow Kid
, a popular cartoon character that ran in the
New York World
(created by R.F. Outcault)
The Yellow Kid
pointed out serious problems with tenement life & class divisions at first; later turned into fantasy
Journalism: what is it?!
"Go take it, and keep it."
Ex: British Colonization
America and Hawaii
Some imperialistic behavior by countries other than the US
British Empire in Africa
Soviet Union in the Eastern Block
France in Vietnam
Spain in Cuba, Philippines, and Puerto Rico
, and
"But they were here first"
"America has a right to defend its borders; it's really no different than protecting your house from burglars"
"Imperialism is simply a matter of fact. There really isn't much you can do to stop it"
A. Commodore Perry
July 8, 1853:
Matthew Perry sails into Tokyo harbor with a squadron of ships on behalf of the US govt. &
Japan to enter trade with America.
a treaty allowing trade and the opening of Japanese ports to US merchant ships.
It was clear that Perry could impose his demands by force
Japan had no navy to defend themselves and thus had to agree to his terms
**The Japanese never allow themselves to be put into such a position again!!**
Trade for Eastern goods
United States needed ports to replenish coal and supplies for the commercial whaling fleet
Fair treatment for shipwrecked sailors from America
B. Hawaii
Strategic trade route and coaling station for ships to Asia ("Crossroads of the Pacific")
Led to settlers who later pushed for Hawaiin statehood
Struggle between white American businessmen and native Hawaiins for control of Hawaii govt.
Queen Liliukalani led a charge to regain royal power
Hawaii annexed by US in 1898
Attempted Overthrow of Hawaii
C. Pan Americanism
Secretary of State James G. Blaine wanted the Western Hemisphere to work together.
, to bring about peace and prevent futile wars in North and South America;
, to cultivate such friendly commercial ties with all American countries as would lead to a large increase in the export trade of the United States"
1889: Pan American Conference held in Wash. D. C.
Helped create free trade
An early NAFTA
D. Alfred Thayer Mahan
"The Influence of Sea Power upon History, 1660 - 1783"
importance of naval power as a factor in the rise of the British Empire
British control of the seas + decline in naval strength of European rivals = Great Britain with dominant:
How does his book apply to United States foreign policy?
1. You have to have a large naval fleet to be important
2. You need to have a modern Navy
3. You need bases around the world
He believed the U.S. economy would soon be unable to handle the HUGE amounts of industrial and commercial goods being produced domestically
argued that the United States should seek markets
3 things U.S. govt. needed to guarantee access to international markets:
Merchant navy
: to carry American products to new markets
Battleship navy
: to deter or destroy rival fleets
Network of naval bases
: to provide fuel and supplies for larger navy and communication between U.S. and its new markets
E. Henry Cabot Lodge
Senator who supported Mahan
He firmly believed that the U.S. deserved a prominent role in international diplomacy
How so?
By ongoing development of army and navy (idea that military strength = more diplomatic power
Yellow Journalism:
"type of sensational, biased, and often false reporting for the sake of attracting readers."
New York World vs. New York Journal
Joseph Pulitzer owned the
New York World
William Randolph Hearst owned the
New York Journal
Both were battling for readers
Yellow kid papers/ yellow kid journalism --> shortened to yellow journalism
What did they do?
To attract more readers (which = more $$$), the papers began using outrageous tactics
They would report
the most sensational sides of stories [heavy doses of murder, sex, and scandal]
The papers played a
role in influencing public opinion
Muckraking vs. Yellow Journalism
Used to jump start political intervention
Pointed out bad conditions
Achieved a positive result with legislation to improve conditions
Yellow Journalism
Used to attract readers
Writers used a "shock value" to attract readers to their paper
Influenced public opinion
**There is a very fine line between the two**
Yellow Journalism
Still going strong 100 years later
Problems in Modern Journalism
Naming unnamed sources
Using leads from other news sources
Late breaking stories
Leaving out the facts
in, we have received reports of an alleged incident in the vicinity of...!!!
According to unidentified sources, new developments have surfaced in the area!!!
News vs.
Journalistic Bias
Right Wing vs. Left Wing
Is this what Journalism is supposed to be about?
Write Your Own Headline!!!
Write the name of a paper
Write a "Yellow" Headline
Explain your headline
Spanish American War
Precursor to war:
By 1890 - the
Spanish Empire
was reduced to
, the
Puerto Rico
and a few small islands
Cuban exiles led by
Jose Marti
returned home and declared Cuban independence
Spain sent an army to crush the rebellion and used brutal methods to repress the uprising
Battle of El Caney and San Juan Hill
On July 1 a combined force of about 15,000 American troops in regular infantry, cavalry and volunteer regiments, including
and his "Rough Riders," and rebel Cuban forces attacked 1,270 entrenched Spaniards in dangerous frontal assaults at the
Battle of El Caney
Battle of San Juan Hill
outside of Santiago. More than 200 U.S. soldiers were killed and close to 1,200 wounded in the fighting. The Spaniards suffered less than half the number of casualties. Supporting fire by
Gatling guns
was critical to the success of the assault . It was then that Cervera decided to escape Santiago two days later.
Rough Riders
Segregation in the U.S. military: 10th cavalry (1/4 of U.S. soldiers fighting in Cuba were black)
U.S. newspapers sensationalized the news (
yellow journalism
) depicting Spaniards as murderous brutes in order to sell more papers
Americans had an inaccurate picture of events in Cuba
Americans were concerned with protecting their investments and trade with Cuba (sugar + tobacco)
Americans were sympathetic to the cause of independence against a colonial power
"Remember the Maine!"
Puerto Rico
Remember the
Monroe Doctrine
"Further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America would be viewed as acts of aggression, requiring U.S. intervention."
Spanish Empire threatened Pan-Americanism
Spanish defeated in 4 months "Splendid Little War"
Treaty of Paris
ends the war (1898)
The U.S. annexed former Spanish colonies of
Puerto Rico
, the
, and
The idea of the U.S. as an imperial power with foreign colonies was a
topic domestically
The American public largely supported the possession of colonies...but there were many outspoken critics
There were Spanish Warships there --> the U.S. wanted to make sure they stayed there and didn't go to Cuba, so we attacked them.
We stayed after the war though, much to the dismay of the people of the Philippines
U.S. did not leave until 1992 when they were ordered to leave their base at Subic Bay
Reason for U.S. interest in Puerto Rico:
Outlet for excess manufactured goods
Key naval station in the Caribbean
US troops landed in Cuba in June, and on July 17, 1898 they destroyed the Spanish fleet stationed in Santiago de Cuba Bay
Platt Amendment
Approved on May 22, 1903
Treaty between
It permitted extensive U.S. involvement in Cuban international and domestic affairs for the enforcement of Cuban independence
attempted to protect Cuba's independence from foreign intervention
Allowed the United States to lease or buy lands for establishing naval bases (like Guantanamo Bay) and coaling stations in Cuba
Imperialism means we are gonna take it and we are gonna keep it!!
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Open Thread: Talk About Clothes, Style, Fashion — Whatever the Heck You Like to Call It
Your place to come talk about clothes whenever you feel like it.
This is the part of winter where for me everything stops being fun. My brain forgets that warm sun on bare skin is a possibility in life, pictures of grass and trees are legitimately, unnervingly nostalgic. And yeah, it's now March — but that makes it worse. There's a cumulatively nasty effect that comes with months of sunless freezing.
I am from Winnipeg, Canada, which is literally the second coldest city in the world (and it lost the number one mantle a few years back only because UlaanBaatar, Mongolia grew a lot). I am an expert on winter by necessity. As I type this, it is -8°F before the windchill. Twenty-five sounds like summer to me right now.
Much of North America still has subfreezing temperatures, plus 85% of the Great Lakes have frozen over, so maybe you're having persistent mid-winter blues, too. And maybe you're like me (and like Kelly here) and the shapeless, sexless tendency of winter clothing really doesn't make you feel that good about yourself.
With that I say: What an optimal time to re-do the wardrobe. And not just as a nice way to lift your spirits when you can't fly to Cancun like your boss — this is the best time to load up on winter clothes, cheapos! The last of everything is on sale. Fellow Canadians, you know Target is liquidating. Re-do your winter duds now and not only will you ride out of winter with class, but you will love yourself in nine months when the cold comes again. It even falls under that adult term investing.
I am a six-foot, broad-shouldered, femmy transsexual; I hate looking sexless, I like to wear pretty things, I would rather sport frostbite than a ski mask for the sake of my mental health and I've had the brittle ears to prove it. (Just kidding.) (Or am I?) Even in the second coldest city in the world, I've found a lot of ways to prevent my seasonal gear from contributing to my seasonal dumps. My recommendations on how to bundle nice:
Get The Best Coat Of Your Life
The coat is the marriage partner of the winter outfit, to paraphrase that motivational quote. It determines 90% of your happiness or misery.
Most coats built for bleak temperatures are the opposite of flattering. I grew up wearing those neon-spacesuit/Michelin-man jackets, which I hated then and hate now. But then two years ago I found this coat on the Internet and fell in love.
And I am still in love with this coat. (And the coat you are in love with two years later is the coat you love for life.) It's feminine, form-fitting, looks good on my long arms and big bones, and with fleece lining and faux shearling fur it's deceptively, incredibly warm. With a tight double-knit sweatshirt underneath, I can walk around in temperatures down to -40°F, which is not a typo.
The important thing is that even on those depressed, late-to-work, eyeliner-in-the-car, I-am-so-ugly-no-one-will-ever-love-me days, I never to fail to feel better in a small way every time I put on this coat. It is comforting in every sense of the word, and it is wonderful. A winter coat is something you put on multiple times a day for up to four or five months: If you feel bleh about it, you'll feel that hard. If you love it, you'll feel that hard, too.
I spent a hundred bucks on this coat that I barely had at the time and it was worth every goddamn penny. Find the best-looking coat of your life and everything about winter gets easier.
Finally: If you are in love with a coat but it's not warm enough to wear on its own, invest in thermal undershirts (you can get them sleeveless too) and/or the aforementioned double-knit sweater.
Sometimes people are incredulous that I wear skirts and dresses in frigid temps — legs are tough! Tights are the second key to winter outfits. Arm your torso and extremities (see below re: boots) and even regular paper-thin tights will be doable in moderately chilly temps. And thicker/sweater tights can easily get you to -10°F and sometimes colder.
A nice warm pair of durable tights are about as pricey as a cheap pair of pants, and they last forever if you're careful with them. Even patterned sweater tights, like the ones I'm wearing in the above picture, are surprisingly toasty.
Also: The best part about wearing tights in winter is that nobody else does it unless you're in New York or DC or one of those militantly fancy-pants cities. Stand out with your fabulousness.
Hats (or not)
Everyone knows you lose most of your body heat through your head. This is why everyone wears padded hats in the winter that make the wearer appear to be either a) a chef or b) a bowling ball.
Fortunately, there's an upside to that "lose-all-your-heat-through-your-head" fact: It's total bullshit.
This makes sense when you think about where frostbite hits first: your scalp's not going to turn crusty and fall off. It's your hands, feet, and ears you have to worry about.
This winter I ditched the padded bowling ball (known to us Canadians as "tuques") that had always been a seasonal reflex. I was surprised how much I didn't miss it. Bad wind and extreme temperatures are exceptions, of course, but a stylish and decidedly non-winter hat can often adequately protect your head, too. (An unfortunate amount of Winnipeg men have figured this out re: fedoras.)
As for when frostbite is a real risk? Consider the earmuff, which always looks cuter than expected.
If there's one article besides a coat that's worth sinking extra money into, it is a nice and warm pair of boots. Not only do you lose heat through your feet, but it's my experience that the more insulated your footwear, the more your legs can stand. If your feet are cold, all of you will be cold. Remember how everyone made fun of the girls who wore skirts and Ugg boots in 2005? Those bitches were warmer than you think.
I wear Sorel Caribou Wool Boots (men's brand because my shoe size is one thousand). These shit-kickers are not delicate nor cheap, but the trim of the wool lining gives it a softer look, and again with the warm down to -40°F. A wool lining is necessary for only extreme winters, in my opinion, but it doesn't hurt, and boots with felt lining can go a long way in subfreezing temps too.
Arm warmers with gloves
You know those thin, lovely-looking, dainty winter gloves? Made out of some mindboggling material that would keep your fingers warm and beautiful in an avalanche? And that cost a month's worth of groceries?
I've never actually worn them, even when I could afford them. Because gloves get lost. Gloves always get lost. (As you can see in the picture above.) If you are a responsible glove-keepers then my stylish hat is off to you, but I don't think I'm alone here. As I type, the lost-and-found at my day job is overflowing with a zombie-invasion-grade number of lost little digit warmers, many of which do not look like they were paid for with pocket change.
So what I like is the dollar-store glove (usually about seven times a season). Match them with a sturdy pair of arm warmers and they not only provide warmth, but then you've got a nice opportunity for patterns and colors on the hands. Arm warmers only look silly when they don't end inside a coat.
Sure, I do have a pair of tough thick mitts. But I only use them on truly frigid days or when I know I'm going to be outside for an extended period of time. Thankfully, I haven't lost them yet.
Sometimes it's hard, in the gloomy winter, to recognize the very real effect that looking nice has on my mental health. The default of cocooned frumpiness is an easy one to fall into. Are there more ways to improve the frozen-winter outfit? Let me hear it! But trust me on getting the best coat of your life.


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Kristi is originally from Illinois, USA and has lived in Costa Rica for nearly 20 years and a Costa Rican citizen.
Kristi is married to a Costa Rican and they have two children together.
Her father has done several developments in the southern zone, such as Costa Verde Estates in Escaleras, Dominical, Osa and has been involved in the real estate and property development field for over 15 years.
Kristi worked for CV FIRM in San Isidro, Perez Zeledon for 5 years where she was mentored by Lic. Casimiro Vargas and Licda. Maribel Barrantes Rojas. CV Firm was a pioneer legal office in the real estate development field. CV Firm was also the original founder of E & T Escrow and Trust solutions, now one of the bigger Escrow companies in Costa Rica.
Kristi went on to study law in Costa Rica and got her degree and license in early 2010. She worked briefly as a realtor while studying and was able to visit and learn about many properties in the area. Her husband, also bilingual, has been a realtor in the area for over 15 years and has vast knowledge of all aspects regarding local properties and developments.
Kristi also has her Masters degree in Notary and Registry Law in Costa Rica. She speaks and writes both English and Spanish fluently and specializes in the researching properties prior to the purchase and sale of property, creating contracts for such and assisting with all legal proceedings related to closing, due diligence and post-closing procedures.


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Thanks, but no thanks
Well..what do we have here?
It would be Lil C…pretending to sleep..next to a diaper box filled with ball-pit style balls. And not just any balls. Balls that he received from one of my co-workers while he was visiting me at lunchtime.
Since receiving this monster-sized garbage bag of balls, he has refused to part with them. THANK YOU, CO-WORKER. We definitely didn't have enough crap (err..toys) already crowding us out of house and home. We definitely needed some ball-pit style balls. I mean, who doesn't?
Also, did I mention he goes absolutely ape when his sister gets anywhere near these things? And that she is just as obsessed with them? And he looks at me like I'm nuttier than a fruitcake when I tell him that there are more than enough to share? And instead I get to hear two high pitched screams fighting over these flipping balls? Again, THANK YOU CO-WORKER. I will remember this generosity.
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- Tagged: ball pit balls, family, kids, sibling rivelry, toddler, toys


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OASIS enables your studio to react to what listeners are talking about, liking, following and tweeting. It responds to the music you are playing with up to the minute information from both artists and fans. It knows which feeds to aggregate and route to each studio. Radical new social media tools extract compelling content, help build lasting relationships and put intelligent sorting, filtering, routing and publishing tools at your fingertips. Making the great content Radio already has more readily available, shareable and discoverable across multi-platforms, welcome to the Social Studio.
OASIS (On Air Social Interaction Server) is Broadcast Bionics' solution to making radio as social as possible. When combined with PhoneBOX4 it's easily the most powerful talkshow content management system you can find, it's an all in one integrated package and workflow.
OASIS manages all your social media (Facebook, Twitter, SMS, Google+, Email, commotion...) accounts in a way in which you'd never imagined possible so you find the best content for your show. OASIS makes images and audio created in your studio readily available, "likeable" and "shareable" through social media, websites and mobile. OASIS receives input such as instant messaging, thumbs up and down data, real-time polling, advanced visualisation control etc. and provides the ability for you to integrate this data into your own platforms outside the studio.
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For The Love Of (Motor)Cycle
I'm not going to lie. I've been a long time gear head (ever since my first shitty car) and have loved anything with an engine since. Growing up I was always interested in how things worked and figuring them out on my own. Once in High School, I signed up for every auto shop class I possibly could while working at a local grocery store trying to save enough money for my first car. Once I had that first car at seventeen (and a Haynes manual in hand) I had to keep it on the road and was working on my $700 heap of crap every weekend. I learned alot in a hurry and my interest in motorized things was going from a bubble to a roaring boil.
A car just wasn't enough to keep me satisfied and after some time spent with ATV's and dirtbikes, I decided to get my motorcycle license on a whim one day. I woke up, drove to the drive-test center and wrote my M1 license test. I passed with flying colours. I got home an told my parents the good news, both of them looking at me very surprised as they didn't know I was going for my license (and in all honesty neither did I until that morning). My mom and dad were supportive, being motorcyclists themselves, and my mom offered up her bike for my maiden voyage. I quickly tossed on some jeans, a hoodie, and an old snowmobile helmet and roared out of the laneway on her 1986 Suzuki GR 650 Tempter. I muddled about the back roads near Delhi getting comfortable with the handling of the bike, the little parallel twin sewing machine humming away underneath me.
It was my first taste of motorized two wheel freedom (on pavement) and I knew I needed more. I returned mom's bike home with a full tank of fuel, smiling ear to ear. I pulled a copy of "Boat Bike & RV Trader" from the saddlebag that I picked up at the gas station and began studying each page. In the days before Kijiji we had to wait a week for each new issue, hoping to score that deal of a lifetime. My dad and I looked it over, lots of me pointing to a bike excitedly and him doing his best humm and haw. Finally we came to agreement on a good looking Yamaha in Woodstock. A phone call later and we were on the road.
It was a 1982 Yamaha Seca 550. The bike was mint and I put down my $1400 and loaded it on my trailer. This bike was so clean you could eat off it. My first motorcycle might have been plain Jane to everyone else, but to me it became an icon of freedom and speed. I still get starry eyed whenever I see one out in the wild. My vintage rocket, 550cc's of engine spread out over four cylinders, front disc brake and rear drum, chain drive, and pure fucking black with a red stripe that said "I'm sexy".
In all honesty the bike was a little slow, but it didn't matter to me. It would reach 140 km/h on a long flat stretch and the brakes were weak to say the least. In two years I put over 60,000km on it, commuting to work, pleasure cruising, and even some iron butt 500km+ days. That bike took me places, from lake shore vistas to the stop and go of city traffic, onto roads and places I didn't even know existed. We had some close calls too, nearly being run into a few times by distracted drivers. I had to learn quickly to ride like no one could see me and always assume that the guy at the stop sign is going to pull out in front of you.
One of my favourite rides was to head south out of Delhi to Turkey Point and head east along the lake shore passing through Port Dover, Nanticoke, Peacock Point, and eventually way down the lake shore to Fort Erie. I'd head north and grab some lunch at a retro looking diner in Niagara Falls (I don't even think the diner is open anymore, I can't remember the name) and either head home via Dunnville and Highway #3 or West on the QEW and over the Burlington skyway, around the north side of Hamilton and eventually south from Brantford on Cockshutt Road. I also did quite a few late night runs to Brantford to eat the huge hamburgers at Admiral Submarine and watch the drunks walk the streets after being kicked out of the bars.
I ended up selling that bike, which I still regret to this day. I did own another Seca 550 a few years later but it was a heap of shit to be honest and having a toddler and a baby made the insurance hard to pay for. I'm bike-less now but I know that my motorcycle days are far from over. I can feel the itch every now and again. I keep teasing myself by dropping in at the local toy store and drooling over machines like the FZ-09, the V-Strom, even the Harley Davidson Iron 883. I dream of bikes I will never afford from the likes of Triumph and Ducati. I spend time looking at 2-3 day routes around Ontario or the Great Lakes, imagining putting on big miles over a few long days. A new bike might not happen today, or tomorrow, but I can see one far off in the future. Besides, my midlife crisis is only 8 years away and I'm guaranteed a new motorcycle then..... or a sports car...... nope, fuck that, it will be a motorcycle.
Throttle On!
Craig Addy
12/30/2017 11:13:55 am
That Seca was a dam nice 1st bike Eric .
Bikin' Bric
12/30/2017 11:29:08 am
Thanks Craig.
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- To travel in transit through Thailand in transit to another country or destination, or to re-enter his/her own country: (Category "TS")
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Validity of visa: The validity of visa is 3 months.
Period of stay: Travelers with this type of visa will be permitted to stay in Thailand for a period not exceeding 30 days for EACH entry, begin on the first date you arrive in Thailand.
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- Your actual Passport or Travel Document. (Passport or Travel Document must not expire within 6 months and contain at least ONE completely empty visa page).
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- 1 copy of airline ticket (confirmed onward ticket showing flights into and out of Thailand. Either paper ticket or confirmed e-ticket is acceptable. An Itinerary is NOT accepted. If applying for 2 entries, ticket must show 2 entries into Thailand.
- 1 copy of applicant's recent bank statement (must show a balance of at least $500 per person, $1,000 per family) If the applicant does not have his/her own bank statement, you will need to submit an Affidavit of Support with the bank statement of the person who owns the account and thus supports the applicant. If using Online Bank Statement, it must show applicant's name and balance.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
When Piggaso met Mootisse
Pigasso and Motice look like this way because they paint themselves in different ways, like a mess. Pigasso uses color that look like mud, he uses that color because he is a pig he likes to play in the mud. As Motice and Pigasso met, they both got together and became friends.
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Nothing Beats a Holiday Vacation
Happy New Year! I apologize for my absence over the holidays, I was busy. Perhaps not in the ways you might imagine, but with this.
That is the sun coming up over the Atlantic. (No, the earth hasn't shifted and the sun now rises in the north. We were in Atlantic Beach, NC which faces south.)
Hubby and I don't have a whole lot of requirements for our Christmas vacation, except that we have to stay in a hotel that overlooks the ocean. This was the second half of our vacation, in Virginia Beach.
I mean really, is there anything better than the ocean?
We also crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, which was awesome. When we stopped at the little gift shop on the bridge, they had one of those signs you're supposed to have your kids put their faces through for pictures. I thought it was so ridiculous to be putting a face in the middle of a crab, so of course, I couldn't resist humiliating Otto just a bit.
He didn't seem too upset, though. In fact, when we stopped at Fort Monroe on our way home, he even volunteered to participate in an internet meme.
I'll be back in a few days with a proper post for the new year, but before I go, I must mention this seriously fabulous dessert I had in Virginia Beach. Eggnog Crème Brûlée. I will definitely be adding this to my list of eggnog deliciousness to make in the future.
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Blackpool-based business advice specialist Champion Accountants has appointed two new staff members to expand its administrative and tax advisory services.
Lorraine Hoggett joins the firm, which is based at Whitehills Business Park, as practice administrator and brings 11 years' experience working within a leading accountancy practice.
Bosses say her strong organisational skills and systems experience has been brought on board to increase Champion's administrative capacity following an influx of new clients. Meanwhile, new starter Chloe Lavin joins as tax assistant on an apprenticeship with Champion.
The 18-year-old, from Blackpool, will access workplace learning as part of the team and aims to study for AAT Accounting Qualifications after completing her settling in period.
Lorraine said: "The team at Champion have been very welcoming and it's great to have found a role with a leading accountancy group that will fully utilise my skills and experience."
Chloe added: "I'm excited about this role and the career potential it offers. It's a great opportunity to work for a successful local business."
Established as a team of four in 1971, the Champion Group now employs more than 105 staff across sites in Manchester, Preston, Chester, Southport and Blackpool and has an annual turnover of £4.8m.


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Beauty tea
Beauty tea
This tea we blended with red artful plum, gong ju, rose, myosotis sylvatica.
Benefits: this tea we blended for acne,liver spots,smooth the skin,prevent wrinkles,endocrine disorders,it is a natural anti-inflammatory tea.This tea we usually suggest drink it in the morning, when you drink it for 1-3 weeks, you able to see a difference. If you want to use this tea for acne, liver spots,and wrinkles,we suggest to drink the at least for 2-6 weeks. Especially for wrinkles, need to give few weeks to let the works on the body.
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1 table spoon of tea
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Drink once a day, drink in the morning or evenings.
For the Herbal teas, if you looking for specific benefits,please feel free to contact us , we will be happy to help you to pick up the right teas for you. We also suggest to buy the sweet tea leaves (you able to find more about the sweet tea leaves in "herbal tea"section) to replace the sugar, we don't suggest you to use sugar to brew the teas, the sugar will change the benefits of the teas.


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Viking Timberwood Barnwood Bunk Bed- Twin/Twin, Full/Full, Queen/QueenThe Timberwood barnwood bunk bed has ladders built-in on each end for easy placement in your rustic bedroom. This bunk bed is made to look just like reclaimed wood at an economical price. Choose from 3 sizes.
This piece of rustic furniture is made from rough sawn pine with the same beautiful craftsmanship as all our furniture, to bring the natural warmth and charm of the country into your rustic cabin, home or office.
Choose between the Dark Antique, Weathered Gray or Honey Pine stain to finish this barnwood bunk bed. Photo shows Light Honey finish.
If in need for extra storage or sleeping, this bunk bed offers the option of drawers underneath or a roll out trundle. See "Additional Images" thumbnails above for photo of bunk bed with Dark Antique finish, Weathered Gray finish or with optional trundle closed and under bed drawers..
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Full over Full Bunk Bed - 74"h x 61"w x 82"l
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This manufacturer offers a life warranty on all their rustic furniture.
This item is generally delivered in 4-5 weeks.
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Zócalo Public Square published an essay I wrote titled, "Unraveling a Forgotten Massacre in My Louisiana Hometown." Click here to read. Enjoy!
Unraveling a Forgotten Massacre in My Louisiana Hometown
Upcoming Book Signings!
The positive response to my book, The 1868 St. Bernard Parish Massacre: Blood in the Cane Fields, from the local community has been unreal and humbling! There is a clear demand for this era in history. For those still interested in buying a copy and/or getting it signed, here are some upcoming book signings:
- Saturday, November 4: The 1850 House Museum Store, 11am – 1pm
- Sunday, November 5: The Coffee House, Arabi, 2pm – 6pm
- Saturday, December 2: Barnes & Noble, Metairie, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
- Thursday, December 7, Cafe Aquarius, Chalmette, (tentative; tbd)
- Saturday, December 9: Fair Grinds Coffee House located at 2221 St. Claude, New Orleans, 12pm – tbd
Here is the Facebook event link for upcoming Coffee House signing this Sunday in Arabi.
If you're unable to attend yet still interested, there are copies available online at Amazon and at Barnes & Noble.
If you have any questions or would like to host a book signing, please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Again, thanks to all for the support!
Upcoming Book Available!
Hello all! As you may or may not have noticed, I have been on hiatus from this blog for almost two years. This is for a few reasons. First, I decided to go back to graduate school, which is undauntedly time consuming as I teach high school. However, the main reason is that I have a book deal from the History Press regarding the 1868 St. Bernard Parish Massacre, which was one of the topics of my earliest blogs (don't judge my writing from that long ago, please).
Well, the book is complete and now available for pre-order via Amazon. It will be officially published on October 16, 2017. Please feel free to get a copy if you're interested in Black history, Louisiana history, and/or Reconstruction. If not, this book may still appeal to you! I put a lot of time, dedication, and primary research into it.
More details to come for a book release party for those in the New Orleans area!
And hopefully I'm back to delivering content. Feel free to leave comments on where you think I should focus on for my first post back!
100 Iconic Photos of New Orleans Through the Ages
I've compiled a listicle of my favorite historical photos of New Orleans. Through its complex history, New Orleans experienced a series of issues: slavery, war, riots, segregation, hurricanes, etc. I stopped prior to 1980 to keep it as historical as possible. I kept it at 100 to keep it succinct, but there are many more that should belong here so feel free to add any of your favorite photos in the comments section.
The History Surrounding New Orleans' Confederate Memorials
On September 14, 1874, over 5,000 heavily armed members of the White League, a white supremacist paramilitary organization, mobilized to overthrow the Reconstruction government of Louisiana. Under the guidance of John McEnery, a Democrat upset at his recent loss for governorship, they stormed Canal Street to initiate the coup. There they clashed with the Metropolitan Police, a majority African-American force, and the state militia, comprised of ex-Confederates and Union soldiers, Irish and Italian immigrants, and African-Americans. The total force of those defending the city was an estimated 3,500. They were outmanned and outgunned.
The Historic Music of Angola Penitentiary
In 1933, famed ethnomusicologist John Lomax and his son Alan Lomax pioneered on an arduous journey to capture the sounds of the American South. They wanted to find African-American folk songs in its purest form as close to the days of slavery as possible. Lomax believed prisons provided the best source as its walls created a filter to the perversions of popular music.
Yatspeak: The History of "Axe" Instead of "Ask"
Ever wondered why people use "axe" as opposed to "ask"? The linguistic history of the "mispronunciation" is much more intricate than you probably think.


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So, between my assistant (the lovely Sarah Lindsay) and I, we shot 2,110 photos at today's wedding, which amounted to approx 53 GB of data, and burned through one and a half EN-EL15 camera batteries (I had 4 on hand). I used a Nikon D800E with an 85mm (f1.8G) prime lens, a Nikon D40x with a 10-24mm, and an SB-700 speedlight, while Sarah used her Nikon D40 with a Tamron 28-300mm zoom and an SB-400 speedlight. Tons of photos to go through. I will probably end up putting in at least 15 hours of work just going through and editing photos to get to the ~250 best shots of the day. I've already put in three just uploading, scrolling through them all, and deleting some scrap. For anyone who thinks this is easy, it most definitely is not. But seeing the excitement of my subjects/clients/friends when they see the final product makes it all worth it.
Oh, and this is me taking a much-needed coffee break during the reception. Photographers need sustenance, too. (Photo taken by Sarah with my Nikon D800E and 85mm).
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Amelia graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Texas Christian University in May of 2010. Since graduation, Amelia has been in the transportation sector of the oilfield industry before beginning her career in A/R Financing. Throughout her time she has become an experienced and diverse transportation professional with extensive background in all aspects of the trucking industry. Amelia is a sales professional, responsible for acquiring and maintaining clients through field sales, managing day to day operations, and creating and maintaining databases. Amelia's most recent experience includes owning an oilfield transportation company for the past 3 years, where she managed an entire team of drivers and internal employees. She is a highly motivated individual with 10 years of sales and marketing expertise who has enjoyed progressively challenging positions within the transportation and trucking industries. Amelia is a member of several transportation associations throughout Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana.
"I am very pleased to welcome Amelia to our team of trucking business development professionals. Amelia has had the advantage of working in many aspects of the trucking industry, and has seen first-hand how business owners need not only financing, but many other vital financial tools and services to remain competitive and profitable. She will serve our clients and prospective clients in Texas and the surrounding states very well with her expertise and her ability to create and cultivate committed and long-lasting client relationships," stated Daniel Rodrigue, National Sales Manager with TAB Bank.
Founded in 1998, FDIC-insured TAB Bank provides working capital and other financial solutions to a variety of industries such as manufacturing, staffing, and technology. The bank's first industry, however, was trucking. These financial solutions are provided in the form of Accounts Receivable Financing, TAB FAST Financing, Asset-Based Loans, Equipment Finance, Business Accounts, and Treasury Management Services.
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Re: Elizabeth Albertson - NC to Indiana
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Stephen Blair 11/23/00
Stephen: I have some information regarding Elizabeth.I believe she was a daughter of John Albertson and Rebecca Nugent. She was one of 12 children.John and Rebecca lived in Morgan Co., IN.To be specific Martinsville, Morgan Co, IN.John Albertson was my ggg grandfather. His son Joseph was my gg grandfather, Josephs son Peter my great granfather, and Peters daughter Iva Leuzena was my grandmother.I would be more than happy to share what information I have with you. Please email me at robbin firstname.lastname@example.com Robbin


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I am eager to build and grow PTW's Quality Engineering services and am elated to be part of Pole To Win's management team.
Santa Clara, CA, USA (PRWEB) May 14, 2015
Pole To Win International is pleased to announce that Praveen Thangavelu has joined as Director of Quality Engineering. In this position, Praveen is responsible for overseeing PTW's QE services and global team of QE engineers in several locations around the world including the US, UK, and India. He will continue to drive Pole To Win's Quality Engineering team to innovate new ways to help our Clients provide their users with a seamless Customer Experience.
"I am excited to join PTW as we expand our Quality Engineering capabilities, and focus on test automation, performance, infrastructure and continuous integration. I look forward to helping our Clients benefit from test driven design as a paradigm to improve testability and throughput by adopting the right toolset, techniques and best practices. I am eager to build and grow PTW's Quality Engineering services and am elated to be part of Pole To Win's management team."
Prior to joining PTW, Praveen was at TokBox as Senior Manager of Quality Engineering where he built and managed a worldwide team of engineers. He also managed all aspects of TokBox's cloud quality and release process. Prior to TokBox, Praveen worked at Salesforce as a Senior Engineer with Salesforce Platform R&D and at Yahoo! as a Quality Assurance Lead.
"Pole To Win International is the industry leader in all aspects of Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Automation, Customer Experience, Localization, and Talent Acquisition," said Pole To Win CEO, Teppei Tachibana. "The addition of Praveen to our team is an example of our continued commitment to ensuring consistent quality and targeted results for our clients. We are thrilled to have him bring his incredible depth of experience to Pole To Win."
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Pole To Win is the world's premier video game and e-commerce services provider. With a range of services including Testing, Quality Engineering, Localisation, Customer Support, and Onsite Services, PTW is a one-stop-shop for your production needs. With two decades of experience and a global reach stretching across 19 studios, PTW has the infrastructure to support projects and companies of all sizes. Pole To Win International Group is a group of subsidiaries of Poletowin Pitcrew Holdings Inc. POLE TO WIN is a registered trademark of Pole To Win Co., Ltd in Japan and other countries. All rights reserved. For more information, visit http://www.poletowininternational.com. Stay connected with PTW International on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.


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- Product Code: PF-PL02
- Availability: Out Of Stock
play top style parrot cage with toy hanger. The cage is made of wrought iron, and it comes with beautiful baked, non-toxic powder coating, which will NOT come off easily, and is Guaranteed safe for bird.
- Overall Dimensions (with seed catcher): 29"L X 27"W X 62"H
- Cage Dimensions: 24"L X 22"W X 30.5"H
- Bar Spacing: 5/8" (16mm)
- Colour: Charcoal Grey
Features & Functionality:
- 3 feeder doors let you change water and food without disturbing the bird
- slide-out tray & grate for easy cleaning
- play top with toy hanging hook provides great play gym for the bird
- 5 stainless steel dishes for easy food and water changing
- 2 straight wooden perches
- surrounding seed catchers to catch the spread-out seed and waste
- front door w/steel locking latch provide secure guard for the door
- 4 easy-gliding casters for easy moving
The cage is perfect for birds such as conures, cockatiels, ringneck, parakeets, parrolets, caiques, etc.


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Recognition of prior learning
How do I get recognition of prior learning?
You may be able to shorten the length of your GP training if you can supply evidence of past experience, training and assessments.
Recognition of prior learning is awarded by the college where you're completing your GP fellowship. Gaining recognition of prior learning requires demonstrating that you have covered areas of the normal training program for your fellowship. We submit the application on your behalf and guide you through each step.
I chose general practice because I really wanted to do everything. For me, particularly in rural general practice, you look after people from the cradle to the grave. I could deliver babies, I could look after pregnant mums, I could give anaesthetics and provide some operations for the community.Dr Ewen McPhee, GP and Medical Educator at GPTQ
Recognition from RACGP
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) considers recognition of prior learning for training posts completed in a hospital or clinic in Australia or New Zealand.
RACGP may grant recognition for:
- One year of hospital rotations following postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) or intern year
- Six months extended skills training
- Combined hospital rotations and extended skills posts up to a maximum of one year
Your application requires a portfolio, which includes evidence of your activities and assessments, a CV and referees. Contact us for details and guidance on your portfolio.
Recognition from ACRRM
The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) considers recognition of prior learning for other medical qualifications or clinical experience, including overseas work. You may qualify if you have undertaken up to 12 months of core clinical training, including work in a hospital or advanced specialised training.
You can also apply for recognition of up to one year of primary rural and remote training. This includes work in:
- An Aboriginal health service
- The Royal Flying Doctor Service
- A small rural hospital
You will need to provide various forms of evidence to ACRRM to support your RPL application. This will include verification of your previous experience and performance. You can find out more in the ACRRM Fellowship Training Handbook (See page 20). You can also contact us for further details and guidance about submitting your RPL application.
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Discussion in 'GBAtemp & Scene News' started by JPH, Mar 11, 2008.
Apparently the scene now accepts scrubbed releases...?
Then Nobunaga iso should get a release number instead of XXXX
Sorry, don't feel like deleting and reposting all releases since then.
Besides, the scene just began accepting scrubbed releases (it seems like...?).
Thanks for trying to help though
I guess. There was a brief initial stink over it, the scene seems to have backed down. Who knows why? Maybe it cut download sizes enough that scrubbed releases were found to be worthwhile.
weel SQUIRE in the DS scene was known for going against the rules of the scene when they first started. as far as i know, this is their first Wii release...?
EDIT: oh wait, the nfo says SQUARE but the info listed up top says SQUIRE
i think scrubbed releases are awesome, but i'm still worried that it'll cause issues later.
transformers, muffins in disguise.... looks like an ok game. not a big fan of transformers but, i might give it a try


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Trial Profile
A Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-group, Randomized, Multiple-Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamic Effects of BMS-770767 in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes Who Have Inadequate Glycemic Control on Either Diet and Exercise Alone or on a Background of Metformin.
Phase of Trial: Phase II
Latest Information Update: 14 Oct 2015
At a glance
- Drugs BMS 770767; Metformin
- Indications Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Focus Biomarker; Therapeutic Use
- 10 Jun 2017 Biomarkers information updated
- 23 Mar 2011 Status changed from active, no longer recruiting to completed as reported by ClinicalTrials.gov.
- 24 Jan 2011 Planned end date changed from 1 Feb 2011 to 1 Jan 2011 as reported by ClinicalTrials.gov.


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We're changing the way hospitals operate in some of the most challenging markets in the world. Not only does this require a range of technical skills, from mobile and infrastructure to medicine and machine learning, it also requires individuals that tackle problems with entrepreneurial ingenuity.
From our global HQ to country offices, our team is raising the quality of care available to patients, everywhere. We're transforming real time healthcare delivery and that means learning fast and learning together. If you're ready to innovate with us, we want to hear from you.


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Majestic Candlelight Pearlescent Card
This is a lovely rich cream or ivory coloured card, a premium quality pearlescent made using a cream coloured pulp and beautifully finished on both sides with a pearl or metallic lustre. These sheets are not perfectly smooth, but have a slight texture which is part of the pearl finish.
Printer suitability:- Prints well on our test colour laser printer. Maybe too thick for some home laser printers and for long print runs. Results vary depending on the printer and toner used. Not suitable for inkjet.
Weight:- 290 gsm.
Sizes:- A5 A4.
Finish:- Double Sided.
Pulp Colour:- Cream.
Code:- PRL2CR290A4MA
Applications:- Card making, luxury printed invites, wedding stationery, Eid & Christmas cards etc.
Want your product cut in odd sizes? Take a look here
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By Hindustan Times
Mumbai, Jan. 5 -- Salaam my shammi kebabs! What's up with you this weekend? There's plenty lined up for me, I tell you... so much so that I'll hardly have any time to breathe in peace. But before I digress towards my choc-a-bloc schedule, let me share with you hot and chatpata nuggets from glamour gaon. So read on dahlings...
For starters, it seems as if Shilpa Shetty truly believes in the word 'royal'. Not only did she get her man Raj Kundra to acquire for her a stake in the IPL cricket team Rajasthan Royals... she also called her restobar in Bandra, Royalty. And the latest is her royal dinner with none other than Prince Charles.
The lissome lass and her hubby had gone to London the other day, as they had been invited for a charity dinner at Buckingham Palace. Sher Lock Holmes says that while Prince Charles has invited the couple over a few times before, over time it seems, Shetty's excitement always increases.
No wonder, she's even been telling the whole world and their distant cousins in space about dining with royalty at Buckingham Palace, remarks my super sleuth. And if that's not enough, she's even announcing how wonderfully great it is to meet Prince Charles and how he's so charming each time and all that blah blah blah. Yawn da yawn!


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Weekends & Short Breaks
Meribel is a perfect location for a weekend break as it is easy to access from the major airports and transfers are readily available.
Why not book an early flight out on the Thursday morning so that you are skiing that afternoon in the 3 valleys. If you book a late flight back on Monday evening then you will get just over 4 days skiing!
We have options suitable for all budgets so please let us know your requirements and we will save you the hassle of trawling through the properties and put some ideas together for you.
Ski the Trois Vallees in a weekend
Hotel Le Roc and the Hotel Doron offer budget choices for a weekend in Meribel. They are also centrally located so close to the slopes and the apres ski so everyone will be happy. L"Helios Hotel and Spa or the Altiport Hotel offer a bit more in the way of luxury. If you are looking to book for a special occassion or just like a little bit of luxury when on your short break then either of these hotels will be sure to tick the boxes for you.
It is also sometimes possible to book a short break in a catered chalet or self catered apartment out of the peak dates so please just pop us an email with your details or call 01964 533 905
Hotel Marie Blanche, Morel / 1600, FranceSleeps up to 40 (50)A very charming and lovely hotel in a great location close to the blue Doron piste.
Hotel Le Merilys, Rond Point / Plateau, FranceSleeps up to 60 (68)A warm and cosy bed & breakfast hotel with sauna & games room located in the Rond Point des Pistes area.
Hotel La Croix Jean Claude, Les Allues, FranceSleeps up to 30 (32)Traditional hotel in the lovely village of Les Allues
Hotel Le Roc, Meribel Centre, FranceSleeps up to 24B&B hotel in central Meribel located above the Tavern pub. Just steps away from the slopes.
Hotel Doron, Meribel Centre, FranceSleeps up to 28A fantastic location in the centre of Meribel close to the slopes. Ideal for a short break.
Chalet du Fruit, Mussillon, FranceSleeps up to 8 (10)Close to apres ski. Hot tun and sauna. Short breaks,
Apartment Bythinelles 5, Altiport, FranceSleeps up to 4 (5)An ideal apartment for beginners as it is close to the slopes


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About: Matt Briggs
- Website
- http://www.suburgian.com
- Details
- I'm a writer living near Seattle. I'm the author of a couple of books including: The Remains of River Names and The Strong Man. My work has been published in The Chicago Review, MonkeyBicycle, Opium, The North Atlantic Review, ZYZZYVA, and elsewhere. My novel Shoot the Buffalo was awarded an American Book Award in 2006. I have an MA from The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins and have taught writing and digital media at The University of Washington Extension, Henry Cogswell College, and Richard Hugo House.


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Making walking routes clearer
Small groups checked the most important walking routes through Winchester town in 2016, to decide where signposts are needed and where obstructions should be removed.
This was a project of Feet First, the Winchester City Council 2016-2017 theme.
Over the summer of 2016 WinACC audited the following key pedestrian routes in Winchester:
Winchester Railway Station to City Centre via Upper High Street;
Winchester Railway Station to the University (King Alfred's Campus) via St James Terrace;
University (West Downs Campus) to Winchester Railway Station via Romsey Road and Oram's Arbour;
Winchester Hotel and Cattle Market Car Park to Leisure Centre and City Centre;
Signage and condition of road and pavements on both sides of Chesil Street.
The primary purpose of five of the audits was to identify where signage is required to make routes more user-friendly. The sixth audit – Chesil Street – was planned as a full audit, examining all aspects of the environment for pedestrians.
A number of problems, common to all the routes audited, were identified. In relation to signs:
Inconsistency of designs for pedestrians;
Many in poor condition and location;
Information inadequate in terms of destinations highlighted;
No information on the time to walk to destinations.
Additionally, and of particular relevance to older people, is the absence of seating along routes.
It is important to embed walking in people's daily routines for environmental and health benefits. To encourage walking WinACC recommendeds that the signage on all the routes audited is improved as a matter of course and that infrastructural improvements are listed and prioritised, to be completed as resources allow.
More about the Winchester Walking Strategy here.


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The events calendar for the Island of Langkawi, Malaysia, is dominated by two major sporting events, Le Tour de Langkawi and the Langkawi Ironman Triathlon. During these events, the island becomes a hive of buzzing activity, with athletes, media and international spectators taking over the streets and sidewalks here.
Legends of an enchanted island
Located at the top Northwestern corner of the Malaysian Peninsula, Langkawi has in the past been closely associated with its mythical and legendary heritage. Over the last ten years, however, efforts have been made to create a vibrant resort offering not only beaches and historical sites, but also sporting events, permanent attractions and duty free shopping.
The legend of Mahsuri is well-known to most schoolchildren in Malaysia. A maiden from the island aristocracy, she was the victim of calumny when she was wrongly accused of being unfaithful to her husband by having an affair with another man. As she was executed, she placed a curse upon the island to last seven generations. Many say that the times of the curse have now come to an end, with a little bit of help from the energetic plans of the Langkawi Development Authority, a government body which has played a significant role in bringing events and infrastructure to the island. As for the wronged maiden, a shrine built in her honour has become a popular tourist attraction.
Yet another popular story relates a fight between Mat Raya and Machinchang. Mat Raya's son was to marry Machinchang's daughter. However, a fight broke out, and a pot of gravy was spilt. That spilt gravy is commemorated today by the name of Kuah town, the main town in Langkawi. Kuah means gravy in the Malay language. Machinchang and Mat Raya were said to have been transformed into the mountains called Gunung Machinchang and Gunung Raya, which are the highest points on the island.
Sports events and shopping
The high point of the annual calendar here is Le Tour de Langkawi. Officially sanctioned as the national tour for Malaysia by the International Cycling Federation, this tournament kicks off early January every year and makes its way around the Malaysian Peninsula. The first stage is a time trial race around the island to determine placings for the race start on the mainland. In the weeks prior to the start, you can catch the atmosphere and build up of excitement towards the race, with participants training on the usually quiet roads of the island.
The other major annual sporting event held here is the Ironman Langkawi Triathlon. The only full ironman event held in South East Asia, Langkawi offers a unique challenge to the professional triathletes who travel from the temperate countries to compete in the grueling heat and thick humidity of Langkawi. This event has successfully attracted more participants from all over. Professional triathletes make the trek here in search of early points to qualify for the most prestigious event of all — the original Ironman in Hawaii at the end of the year.
You can join in the hubbub of the spectators lining the roads where the contestants will whizz by. For photographers, there will be excellent opportunities to snap action shots, not to mention a number of human and emotional moments all through the day's excitement.
At other times of the year, Langkawi is not short of visitor attractions for the whole family. The new "Langcarview" cable car offers visitors an unparalleled experience, taking you straight up to Gunung Machinchang, located 708 m above sea level and offering commanding views of the Andaman Sea and the neighbouring islands. Along the way to the peak, you also get an excellent view of Telaga Tujuh, or the Seven Wells, which legend has it was once the bathing place of fairies. This series of waterfalls was once accessible only via a strenuous hike, but you can now enjoy a bird's eye view of the scenery. There are two stations for passengers to get off, and from both you will either enjoy views of distant seascapes or take in a mist-enveloped scene, depending upon the weather of the day.
Shopping is of course something to do round the year. Most of the shopping in Langkawi can be done at Kuah Town, the main town on the island. Here, you can find a wide selection of liquor, crockery and chocolates at bargain prices. Most of the shops stock similar products, so take a walk around the shops to compare prices. Negotiating for a better price is sometimes possible, so do not shy away from making a counter offer. For shoppers coming in from Thailand, do note that many of the shopkeepers are able to speak Thai, as well as the standard English and the local Malay language.
The airport is located near yet another historical site, Padang Matsirat. Also known as the field of burnt rice, this site is so named due to an invasion by the Siamese, in which the rice paddies were razed by the invaders. Today, burnt kernels of rice may still be found in the field proper.
The airport was extensively re-developed for the purpose of hosting a major Air Show. Known as LIMA, the next edition is slated to be held in December 2005. Popular displays which regularly make their way here include large Military transport planes from Russia, high performance Russian jet fighters and assorted aircraft from Britain, the United States and South Africa.


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Ginny Blackmore is a 28 year old singer/songwriter from Auckland, New Zealand who spreads her time between Los Angeles and her hometown in NZ. Signed to Sony Music, Blackmore released her debut single 'Bones' in 2013 which reached Number 1 in New Zealand and the Top 40 on the US Adult chart. The follow up single 'SFM' was released at the end of the same year before Ginny teamed up with fellow kiwi Stan Walker on what would become her second chart topper 'Holding You'. Now she has kicked off 2015 with a bang by releasing her new single 'Love...more
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Great Company
The Great Companies are the twelve primary organizational units of the Space Wolves, analagous to a Company in another Chapter. In defiance of the Codex Astartes, which dictated the reorganization of the Adeptus Astartes after the Horus Heresy, the Space Wolves Chapter has twelve companies instead of ten[1a].
Character and Organization
Each Great Company is responsible for its own recruitment, maintenance, and running, each acting as a separate force altogether, each lead by a Wolf Lord in a semi-feudal system. The Wolf Lord of the leading Great Company is also the Great Wolf, the Chapter Master of the Space Wolves[1a].
The 13th Company
There was once a 13th Great Company, and rumors still abound as to the reason for its disappearance[1b]. Some state that they disappeared into the Warp during the attack on Prospero, the traitorous Thousand Sons' homeworld; others claim they disappeared after the Primarch Leman Russ himself went missing. Regardless, there is currently hardly any information concerning the company in the Imperial records.[Needs Citation]
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The Small Size League wiki has moved. Up-to-date information is available at the new wiki.
General Information
Information for Teams
RoboCup 2015
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RoboCup 2014 will be held in Joao Pessoa, Brazil from 19th through 25th July 2014.
You will find more information about this event on the official web site http://www.robocup2014.org.


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After a night of soft landings, we welcome our guests on board our in-house restaurant, where a hearty Buffet Breakfast is served every morning from 7h00 to 10h00, inclusive of all accommodation. Breakfast includes fresh fruits, cereals, yogurt, pastries & bread, Continental and English breakfast options etc. Enjoy the warm ambiance of our inside seating-area, or soak up the Lowveld sun on our covered veranda, overlooking the pool and garden area.
Guests checking out before 6h15, will be provided with a gourmet breakfast/lunch-pack on the go. This option is also available to those who wish to swop breakfast and is ideal for early birds going on safari, or catching a flight.
Wing Walkers Restaurant caters for small functions, events and celebrations, from a minimum of eight people to a maximum of 45 people. Contact Nettie (Dorey) Oosthuizen for bookings on any of these special occasions. Pre-bookings essential!
Our restaurant is not open for lunch and dinner. Please refer to a Malelane index guide to find a restaurant in and around town.
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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – There is a new name in the race for California Governor: an outspoken ally of President Trump and a familiar face for people in the Sacramento region.
Former Congressman Doug Ose filed papers Friday to run for Governor and spoke to CBS13's Steve Large about the decision.
Large spoke one-on-one with Ose at the candidate's Sacramento County home.
"Are you going to be taking any tips from President Trump on campaigning for your governor race?" Large asked.
"I take input from so many people," Ose said. "I would welcome President Trump's support."
Ose entered this race knowing his work on President Trump's campaign would draw lots of attention.
"I think Trump's doing a good job, and I think the tax bill that just passed has been great," Ose said.
Ose insists his run for governor will not center on the President's agenda and will focus on what he calls restoring the California dream.
"Our K-through-12 schools are failing half the kids, our freeways suck," Ose said.
Ose enters a race with a field of candidates who have already amassed some powerful war chests. Gavin Newsom leads all candidates with $19 million in campaign contributions.
"I intend to have enough," Ose said. "If I don't then I have to deal with it."
A Sacramento-based company called Political Data released projections that a Republican candidate is likely to win a spot in the general election runoff.
Ose has read the analysis.
"I'm comfortable with the data I'm looking at that shows me a path," Ose said.
As for whether the President will get involved with Ose's campaign?
"Are you hopeful President Trump will tweet an endorsement," Large asked?
"There's no question President Trump knows how to tweet, there's no question his tweets certainly have circulation," Ose said. "I have not inquired in favor of a tweet. I haven't talked to President Trump since he was here in Sacramento."
Ose's announcement comes with 150 days until the primary election.
His first campaign stop is scheduled for Sunday at USC.
Ose, 62, represented the Sacramento area in Congress from 1999 to 2005 and unsuccessfully challenged Democratic U.S. Rep. Ami Bera in 2014.


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Stefano Mazzocchi wrote: > > On Wednesday, Oct 15, 2003, at 06:23 Europe/Rome, Stephen McConnell wrote: > >> Geoff Howard wrote: >> >>> Geoff Howard wrote: >>>> >>>> But a browse around ibiblio reveals: >>>> http://www.ibiblio.org/maven/jms/ >>>> http://www.ibiblio.org/maven/jndi/ >>>> >>>> exist but don't have any jars. >> >> The ibiblio site is no different from Apache with respect to license >> obligations. When the Maven project started its bid to TLP is >> basically had to clean up its act bacause the content on ibiblio would >> by implication be resource managed by an Apache PMC - i.e. >> due-diligence required. The Maven guys went though a process of >> cleaning up the content on ibiblio.org/maven and the result of the >> cleanup is the missing jar files. ... > Nother approach is to rewrite the libraries from the javadocs under an > apache license (the Servlet API code that is shipped with tomcat is > licensed under the apache license and yet covers javax.servlet... if you > pass the test, it's valid) Hmm - this is intruiging. Are you saying I can create an apache version of javax.jms and friends? This is bizarre with interfaces and abstract classes isn't it? > but I know this isn't really a sexy approach ;-) Hey, I've never been sexy before - why start now? ;) Geoff
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