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Bond Trustees Urged to Make Disclosures via Data Vendors
WASHINGTON - The American Bankers Association, in the final draft of its secondary-market disclosure guidelines for bond trustees, urges bankers to send market-sensitive information to private repositories now that the future of a central information repository is unclear.
"In light of the recent delay in obtaining Securities and Exchange Commission approval of the Municipal Securities Rule-making Board's proposed system for secondary-market disclosure, the guidelines recommend use of the private information vendors until a national repository is operational," said Terry McRoberts, chairman of the committee and executive vice president of Security Pacific State Trust Co., in the introduction to the 17-page set of voluntary standards.
Earlier drafts of the guidelines urged trustees to send disclosures to the board's central repository.
Action Deferred
Last month, the SEC deferred action on the rulemaking board's proposed Continuing Disclosure Information/Electronic Submission system until the board develops a facility that can accept information both electronically and on paper. The board had proposed that information be accepted only electronically.
The rulemaking board's staff is expected to recommend to the full board whether it should propose a new version of a disclosure and submission system - a step that would be months away if the board chooses to take it - at its next board meeting, set for July 31 through Aug. 2 in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
The ABA is mailing the draft to 500 corporate trustees nationwide, who have until Aug. 15 to file what are expected to be final comments on the standards. The committee plans to release the final guidelines to the market in September.
The final draft now circulating includes a handful of changes to the introduction of the standards but leaves the body of the guidelines largely intact.
Those guidelines, which were introduced in two parts in November 1990 and February 1991, call on trustees and issuers to include provisions in indenture agreements that spell out exactly what continuing disclosures trustees may release to the market.
Response to Comments
They also urge issuers to write side agreements to indentures for billions of dollars of outstanding municipal bonds that also spell out what information trustees can disclose to the market.
In making the latest changes, the committee responded to comments made by the 160 trustees who attended the panel's corporate trust workshop in Reston, Va., on June 10.
The final draft attempts to alleviate trustees' fears that sensitive information about a troubled issue might reach the market before it reaches bond-holders. For example, if a trustee sends information electronically to a repository but sends the same information at the same time to bondholders using the mail, trustees fear the market will learn about the critical event first.
But committee officials say bondholders will get the information at the same time as the rest of the market from their brokers, who are likely to receive it on computer screens.
"The providing of notice to bondholders of a publicly held issue has the effect of making public the information in the notice," say the guidelines. "Accordingly, it is appropriate for trustees to provide notice to a repository simultaneoulsy with providing any notice to the bondholders."
Triggering a Default
In another change, the guidelines warn that trust indentures can be drafted in a such way that an event of default is triggered if parties to the deal fail to meet the secondary-market disclosures. To avoid ambiguity, says the committee, indentures should state clearly one way or the other whether failure to meet the provisions triggers a default.
The draft guidelines come in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling last month that is expected to place new pressure on bond trustees to step up disclosure about shaky deals before they go under. The court ruled on June 20 that securities fraud cases, including those involving municipal bonds, must be filed within one year after the fraud is discovered and no later than three years after the fraud took place. Until that ruling, investors had been guided by state laws, many of which give them six years to file suits after discovering possible fraud.
The Bond Buyer is a sister publication of American Banker.


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Looks like this is Hatchet Week on the workshop. Tons of hatchets, most of them very high quality. Hatchets are so popular, and the competition so fierce, aspiring artists should consider different categories for their efforts to maximize their chances of approval.
We hereby dub the POP Crossbow skin of the week for creativity and quality on a skin category other than hatchet.
SerQ, he of Pig Gun fame, has released another GREAT skin, this time a Roy Lichtenstein-esque crossbow painted front to back in colorful pop comic imagery. No part is untouched and there's a lot of clever details all over the weapon, like the eyes on the bow that stare at you when you take aim.
We REALLY hope this one makes it into the game. Super well detailed, colorful, clever, and Rusty. The crossbow is part of a larger set of POP clothing, which you can see by visiting SerQ's workshop.
A beautiful oak and iron large wooden box by T.O.N.Y.A.E.R. We like the iron reinforcement pattern, the old-fashioned keyhole, the fittings, and the warm wood grain. We also like that it has no writing on it whatsoever, which is refreshing, and is simple and unassuming enough to fit well in any kind of base.
Our second T.O.N.Y.A.E.R. skin on the top ten this week is the Metal Hunter Chestplate, a companion piece to his Metal Hunter face mask from last week. The set has a certain grim, heavy look to it, with dark brown leather holding up what looks to be padded metal plates with a fine mesh stretched over it. The chestplate enjoys all of this artist's customary attention to detail, like the two partially repaired slashes in the upper chest armor, the copper fittings, and the bonus plates, pockets and rings found here and there.
At long last a genuinely good looking small wooden box has appeared in the workshop, courtesy of Badtrip. It's got iron and brass fittings, polished wood and a couple of metal plaques that say "ammo" so your raiders will know where to look for the good stuff.
It's crudely enough assembled to call it Rusty (the chicken wire in the front helps) but is still quite appealing, that is if you care about sprucing up your man-cave.
Double, double, toil and trouble...
New Rust artist Littleranger presents his own version of the perfect hatchet for Rust. It's a pre-apocalyptic metal hatchet with a tarnished blade, polished wood and metal handle wrapped in electrical tape, and the marks of it's industrial manufacture visible on the back of the blade.
Macbeth is very detailed, non-symmetrical on its two sides, and highly realistic. A great skin from a very promising artist.
Hatchet Week continues with this fine stone hatchet from Jesin. It's covered in Nordic style runes and blessed by the Gods, so you are sure to win battles with one of these equipped. And if you do lose a battle, it probably just needs recharging. Find a couple of sleepers, chop them up with the hatchet, and you'll be back in business.
Jesin has certainly blessed this skin with detail--pits on the handle, leather straps in strong relief, the facets on the blade and plenty of mysterious sigils make for a cool and creative skin.
Be without fear in the face of your enemies...
Zufick bequeaths a true weapon for the modern knight, a relatively shiny pump shotgun to smite and blind your enemies. Though the wood of the stock is rough, the metal is intricately and nobly patterned (albeit in a suspiciously Mohammedan style) as befits a dedicated servant of Right. Strike down the wicked, and know that God does not view your murder and banditry as sin, but rather HIS work, and therefore Just.
Now for those who are NOT interested in doing God's work, Anathenn offers The Beast, a black, unclean thing covered in sorcerous runes, dried blood, and hideous monsters in bas-relief.
Though The Beast is a good all-around weapon for any occasion, we recommend waking up at 5 in the morning on wipe day, banging on barrels and making The Beast so you can spray down newbies by late morning. The more unfair, the better. Sacrifice 'em to the Beast!
Veys has upgraded and improved his Swamp King pump shotgun, and we are sold. It features an evil-looking river croc with a long snout and lots of teeth, all shaped to fit the contours of the weapon. The weapon is perfect for door camping--lay in wait for someone to open their door, blast 'em with the Swamp King, then drag their body off where the two of you can be alone. OK, so you can't drag bodies. but you can definitely lay in wait.
@devs: it would be fun to be able to drag bodies and sleepers.
@devs: This survival game needs crocodiles.
Lastly Vitalik offers a crude but tough face mask for players who are, well, crude and tough. It's part of a two piece Heavy Machinery set that looks like pieces salvaged from one of the dungeons on the island.
Very nice detail on the cap. The face part is simple and well made, but the cap is sharply detailed with two different pieces, and some heavy stitching and leather patches on the back. Excellent work!


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WEBINAR For Better or Worse — Oklahoma legislature lays down new laws for employers
While issues dealing with immigration, healthcare and gun rights grabbed most of the headlines this legislative session, those weren't the only bills making their way through the Oklahoma House and Senate that could affect the workplace. State lawmakers also considered revisions to several existing laws which many believe take a decidedly more pro-employer stance.
In this one-hour webinar, moderator Charlie Plumb is joined by fellow employment attorneys Sam Fulkerson and Nathan Whatley to look back at this past year's legislative session, recap the hottest topics affecting the workplace, including which measures passed and which ones failed, and analyze what these changes mean for Oklahoma employers. Offering additional insight is special guest Mike Seney, senior vice president of policy analysis and strategic planning for the State Chamber of Oklahoma.
Topics covered include:
- Drug & Alcohol Testing — A bill which would significantly overhaul the state's Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and give employers more clarity and control over their drug and alcohol testing procedures was introduced. The proposed changes to the Act included:
» » The circumstances under which a public or private employer may request or require an applicant or employee to undergo testing
» » Post-accident testing and how it affects workers' compensation eligibility
» » Random testing for individuals as well as select groups
» » Testing of independent contractors and employees of independent contractors
» » What needs to be communicated in a written policy
» » Who pays for testing
» » Testing facilities and procedures
» » Disciplinary actions employers can take when an employee refuses to undergo a test or tests positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol
- Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act — In what is welcome news for employers — especially those with fewer than 15 employees — lawmakers reviewed a measure which would amend the OADA and make it the exclusive remedy for employment discrimination. In addition to modifying definitions and deleting obsolete language, other proposed changes included:
» » Providing undue hardship exceptions
» » Expanding the Act to cover genetic discrimination information
» » Applying the law to employment applicants
» » Abolishing certain common law remedies
» » Providing for legal standing
- "Make My Day" law extended to the workplace – The new state law gives civil and criminal immunity to business people and their employees who use deadly force in the face of life-threatening criminals, but it may not protect corporate owners from lawsuits. So what's a business to do?
- Immigration measures – While several bills described as "getting tough on immigration" were introduced, few received the attention their authors desired. We'll recap which ones might impact Oklahoma employers.
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Additional Resources
- Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act (as submitted to the governor)
- Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act (as submitted to the governor)
Webinar Q&A
The following are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions during the webinar. Please note that these answers are being provided for information of clients and friends of McAfee & Taft and do not provide legal advice and are not intended to create a lawyer-client relationship. In addition, we are not able to provide answers to fact-specific inquiries. Readers should not act upon the information provided below without seeking professional counsel.
Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act (OADA)
Q: How does the "exclusive remedy" provision of the amended Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act affect EEOC filings, if at all?
A: It doesn't. A claimant is still required to file either an EEOC charge or a charge with the Oklahoma Human Rights Commission as a prerequisite to a lawsuit. If the EEOC wants to investigate or even bring a lawsuit based on the charge, it still can. The "exclusive remedy" provision simply precludes a "common law" wrongful termination claim, with unlimited damages.
Q: What determines whether a discrimination claim is filed/litigated in state court or federal court? And what impact will the newly amended OADA have on these claims?
A: If a claim is brought under the Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act (OADA), and not federal law, it can only be filed in federal court if the employer is a foreign corporation (incorporated under the laws of a state other than Oklahoma), and if there is at least $75,000 in alleged damages. Otherwise, it has to be filed in state court in Oklahoma. However, because of the new limitations under the OADA, it is believed that many claimants will resort to federal law claims because they allow emotional distress and punitive damages, and those claims will be filed in federal court. Federal court is, generally speaking, a better place for employers to litigate.
Q: What is the cap on damages for federal discrimination cases?
A: Federal law allows prevailing claimants to recover economic damages (lost wages), plus emotional distress and punitive damages in a combined amount as follows:
- Employers with fewer than 101 employees — $50,000
- Employers between 100 and 201 employees — $100,000
- Employers between 200 and 501 employees — $200,000
- Employers with more than 500 employees — $300,000
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Q: Even though the new drug and alcohol testing law doesn't go into effect until November 1, 2011, how early can I communicate our company's amended policy without "jumping the gun"?
A: There is no "too early." You can tell them now. We recommend giving notice no later than October 1, 2011, if notifying employees before November.
Q: Does the absence of a testing policy restrict an employer from taking disciplinary action – including termination – based on the actual observance of an employee violating its conduct policy which prohibits the use of alcohol or drugs while on the job?
Q: After November 1, 2011, does our amended drug and alcohol policy need to list all the substances we test for? What is the proper wording to use?
A: No. You can simply state that you will be testing for the presence of drugs and/or alcohol.
Q: Does the new law specify any changes in the drugs that can be tested for?
A: Yes. See answer to previous question.
Q: Suppose an employee initially tests positive and then pays for a confirmation test, which comes back negative. Can the employer request another test if it pays for it?
A: No. The confirmed negative result ends the inquiry, and you must return the employee to work.
Q: I thought the confirmation test requirement was removed from the Act. Was it added back in?
A: The legislative process is like making sausage, as they say. The confirmation provision was inadvertently left in. It is expected to be deleted in future amendments. Until then, it's the law.
Q: If an employee tests positive for alcohol and the employer chooses to discharge the employee, what impact does that have on the employee's ADA rights (i.e., addiction to alcohol)? In the past, employers often offered employees the option of going for treatment rather than being discharged. Will that change?
A: Employees will have the same options they have always had. The ability to discharge for being under the influence of alcohol has not changed. The ADA prohibits discrimination based on status – i.e. for being an alcoholic. Conduct, such as coming to work under the influence of alcohol or drugs, is not protected.
Q: What constitutes a refusal to take a drug and alcohol test? Does the refusal need to be made in writing? What about a witness' written statement?
A: Any refusal to participate honestly, including adulteration or flat out refusal to test, qualifies. It does not need to be in writing, but it helps if you can get an employee to sign off on the disciplinary document. If not, you need a witness statement supporting the discipline.
Q: If an employer introduces a drug testing policy for an existing workforce, effective on or after November 1, could – or should – all current employees be required to drug test? Or, is the employer limited to new hires on a going forward basis?
A: All employees, current and former, can be subject to testing. Except for applicant testing, you should treat all employees in a similar job or classification the same under your drug testing policy.
Q: If a company wants to test all contractors at their worksite, what reason should be given for the testing?
A: That the company believes that drug testing will help to ensure and promote a safer workplace for its employees and those with whom they work.
Q: How will these changes affect drug testing for Department of Transportation-regulated employees (CDL drivers)? Will the same rules apply as for regular employees?
A: Testing required under DOT regulations will not change.
"Make My Day" Law
Q: Does the "Make My Day" law apply to public universities?
A: A different law, House Bill 1652, allows people with concealed-carry permits to keep weapons in locked vehicles while parked in CareerTech campuses. The new law goes into effect on November 1, 2011.
Q: Does the new law apply to buildings only? Can a workplace be defined as a vehicle, such as an over-the-road truck?
A: The new law will also apply to occupied vehicles.
Q: Can an employer restrict an employee from carrying a gun in his/her vehicle when the employee is responsible for transporting clients/patients in that same vehicle?
A: Unfortunately, the statutory language does not address this issue. A good argument could be made that the law's requirement the firearm be stored in a locked vehicle contemplates circumstances where a weapon would not be accessible to others. From a practical standpoint – and balancing competing risks – it makes sense for employers to prohibit employees from maintaining a firearm in a vehicle at the same time they are transporting clients or patients as part of their job.


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Pundits are rarely held accountable for their predictions, and that's a good thing – for them. Otherwise, CBS and the Golf Channel would have slapped a double-suspension on David Feherty for picking Sergio Garcia to win the Open Championship.
Not the 2002 Open. Not 2006. This year.
Seriously, Sergio? Was it a coin flip between him and David Duval? Nice call, Feherty. Good thing you're so darn funny.
It's not just sports yackers who get a free pass. Exhibit A: Political analyst Mark Halperin, who all but anointed Jon Huntsman the next President of the USA at the start of the Republican primary — the latest in a years-long stretch of Halperin head-scratchers.
Well, I hold myself to a higher standard. Therefore, I'm risking pride and reputation (ha!) by revisiting my forecast for the 2012 golf season, made back in January elsewhere on the web.
Mainly, I'm curious to see if I'm as bad as my highly paid colleagues at peering into the future. Of course, there's golf left to play, but with the majors over, I'm comfortable assessing my performance in mid-August.
Let's go to the video:
Prediction: Tiger Woods wins more than once – including a major.
Verdict: Half right. By anyone else's standards, Tiger's 2012 would be a smashing success. Three victories to date, all in high-profile events. Quasi-contender status in three majors. Leading money winner, Ryder Cup berth, etc, etc.
And all anyone wants to know – me included – is whether Tiger's got it in him to win one more major, let alone the five needed to pass Jack Nicklaus.
Prediction: Multiple wins and a major for Jason Day.
Verdict: Jason who? The talented young Aussie has been largely MIA.
Prediction: Matt Kuchar claims his first major.
Verdict: Is The Players a major yet?
Prediction: The fourth Grand Slam title goes to a journeyman to be named later.
Verdict: Fail. Rory McIlroy is to journeymen as I am to Pulitzer winners.
Prediction: Rory McIlroy ascends to the top of the world rankings.
Verdict: Ding-ding-ding-ding-ding! He actually achieved this feat three times, gaining the No. 1 spot in March, losing it after his Masters meltdown, snatching it back from Luke Donald briefly in May, then reclaiming it with an eight-shot triumph at the PGA. Methinks the young lad'll hold it for a while now.
Prediction: John Daly makes an arse of himself at least three times.
Verdict: I'm happy to report that this did not come to pass. At least not in public.
Prediction: Steve Williams keeps his mouth shut.
Verdict: Another fortunate whiff on my part.
Prediction: Phil Mickelson wins using a belly putter and a conventional flat stick. In the same round.
Verdict: How many events are left in the season?
Prediction: Sergio Garcia starts a tournament with a long putter, snaps it over his knee during round two, then uses the bottom half en route to victory.
Verdict: Hey, it was just as likely as Garcia winning the Open.
Prediction: Lee Westwood and Luke Donald come up short in the majors.
Verdict: Another hit. Then again, even Halperin could have made that call. Can you say "fish in a barrel"?
Prediction: Westwood cures his left arm "chicken wing," never breaks 80 again.
Verdict: Apparently I was in a silly mood that day.
Prediction: Keegan Bradley fails to duplicate his stellar rookie results.
Verdict: I could claim to be right on this one, since Bradley didn't follow up with a second major. But with a victory at the WGC-Bridgestone and a guaranteed Ryder Cup spot, he's got nothing to apologize for. Well done.
Prediction: In a post-round interview, an elated winner credits his new TaylorMade RocketBallz driver. The FCC levies a $10,000 fine for obscene language.
Verdict: Give it time.
Daniel Mitchell is a golf writer and Golf-Newz.com contributor who lives in Jupiter, Fla., a few miles from Tiger Woods as the crow flies but worlds away in every other respect. An avid golfer since age 12, Mitchell carries a (shaky) single-digit handicap, investing far more time in his dogs than his swing.
You can read his regular musings at a-gamegolfblog.blogspot.com


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Stoya Destroya is a male sex toy made to look and feel like superstar Stoya's vagina. In addition to her vagina, replicas of Stoya's mouth and anus are also available for our penetrating pleasure.
Stoya Destroya is the first-ever toy that I've reviewed. It's also the first toy that I've ever had the inclination to use. And, I must say, it was worth the wait!
Frankly, my friends, I think that every man needs one of these toys. Although it's not cheap, it is definitely one of those things that's worth having. If you don't have the cash on hand--after all, the economy sucks--give up cigarettes...skip a few rounds of golf...drink water instead of beer...brown bag it to work. Do whatever you have to in order to get one of these amazing toys...now!
Check out some photos of Stoya and her amazing Destroya toy here. Pay particular attention to the photos of Stoya's labia (her signature provides provenance) and to the structure of the inside of the Destroya. Enjoy!
Stoya Destroya is an amazingly detailed and intricate replica of Stoya's stunningly-beautiful vagina. Every delicious fold and crease of Stoya's pussy is meticulously recreated in perfect three dimensions. The toy is about three and one-half inches in diameter and nine inches deep.
Stoya Destroya is made of three parts. The toy itself, which is called a sleeve, is crafted from a very soft and flesh-like plastic. The sleeve, which is so soft that it has little strength, is supported by a hard plastic shell that is shaped like a flash light (hence the name, Fleshlight). Finally, a screw cap covers the toy when it's not in use.
Although the outside of the Stoya Destroya is beautiful beyond words, what really counts is the texture of what's inside. Take a look at this photo. Your penis enters from the left side. Note the soft and pliable "bumps" that will immediately caress the sides of your shaft. As you penetrate deeper, distinct groups of more substantial and stronger "bumps" embrace your cock until you're balls deep inside. Wow, what sensations! Yep, each depth of Stoya's vagina feels different. It's out-of-this-world and something you really must feel for yourself.
In addition to the Destroya texture, you can also match Stoya's external vagina to a less-intense "lotus" texture. Although I've not yet had the opportunity to experience the lotus, I think that nothing could feel quite as good as the Destroya.
To use the Destroya, which comes inside a colorful metal can, unscrew the plastic lid, remove the sleeve from the hard plastic case, and run it under warm water for a bit to take the chill off the plastic. Then, apply a generous amount of lube to it (I use Fleshlube Fire lubricant) and slide your finger inside for a taste of what's to come. Of course, the toy is not for your finger. So, you'll want to get your shaft inside it as soon as possible.
Believe me, words won't do justice to the sensations you'll feel as you slide past Stoya's labia and into the sleeve. You can slide the toy back and forth on your dick, hold it stationary and fuck it, or have the ultimate thrill by twisting it around and around your shaft. No matter what technique you use, you're going to love using this toy.
I've used my Stoya Destroya to stay rock hard for the entire length of a three and-one-half hour movie I was previewing for review. In other words, my stamina was incredible. Of course, you can cum any time you want, too. And, you don't need to worry about any babies...so give Stoya cream pie after cream pie!
Of course, you've got to keep your private pussy clean. So, after you use it, wash it with warm water and air dry it inside and out. The plastic sleeve may get a little tacky over time, so the manufacturer suggests dusting it with corn starch before putting it away. I found that a couple of drops of lube massaged into the sleeve works well so that the toy is ready for the next time I want to use it.
Just like you, I've never had the ultimate pleasure of fucking Stoya's real pussy. But, her Destroya is definitely a good second best!
When I had dinner with the delectable Stoya during the 2011 Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, she mentioned to me that she gets a royalty for each and every one of her Fleshlight toys that we buy. The manufacturer confirmed her statement and wrote: "All of our Fleshlight Girls and Private Girls (as well as Fleshjack boys, our gay sector), receive a profit from every one of their personalized Fleshlights that is sold." I think that's really awesome. You know, porn girls get paid quite well. But, you must admit that it costs a lot to keep themselves in camera-ready condition. So, I feel damned good giving Stoya a few extra dollars by buying her Fleshlight toys.
Frankly, my friends, I cannot think of a better way to spend my money than on sassy Stoya. You need one of her meticulously crafted Fleshlights.
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A Very Useful Guide On How To Remove Iron From Pool Water
Iron in pool water
It is not permitted to keep the higher iron in swimming pool. The reason is that it can alter the original color of water into green or brown color.
The maximum satisfactory level of water in the pool is 0.3 ppm though iron less water is required. High concentration of water may cause discoloration or damage the iron of the pool water.
This water may be corrosive. When there is lower pH in pool water, the lower is alkaline or lower the calcium hardness level.
For this, it causes rusting of the metal parts of pool's pump, heater, pipe-network or some other metal accessories may be dissolved into water.
You may alter iron from pool water with the same procedure of copper removing.
Manganese in pool water
If chlorine or other oxidizer is applied in Manganese containing pool water, water turns into deep purple, black or blue. The water does not lose it clarity or does not become cloudy.
So identify it is very difficult. Super chlorination totally oxidized the manganese and permits precipitating to the nadir of the pool. It may stain tile grouting or pool plaster.
Testing of iron or copper in pool water
You have to know what is best along with the quantity of the metal by testing of the pool water. At first, you may test it visually by the help of the color of water. If you see water is green there is copper.
The brown color indicates iron. As copper and iron do not change dramatically, it is better to test once a month.
If you see the rapid changes of color, you have to test it rapidly. You may test it any time of the day.
Shock Treat The Pool
Before taking the decision to move ahead to apply this treatment, it would be better for you to consult with a pool professional.
He will give you the necessary information that which type of shock treatment may be fit for the pool.
There are normally two types of shock treatments
- Chlorine-based shock
- Non-chlorine based shock
When you finish choosing the exact type of shock treatment for the pool, you must follow it by the clarifier treatment so that the pool gets free from iron build up. You need to read the instructions over the shock label.
- You must oxidize the metal inside the pool. To do this, you have to shock treat the pool.
- If metal is oxidized, it makes apart from the water and settles aloof like a rust
- As the rust settle apparently vacuum it out of the pool
- Keep running the pool for six to eight hours at the time of using shock implement
- If you have stained pool, scrub them so that the iron stuck with the wall lessens or gets mixed with the rest of water in the pool. It may cause the shock treatment.
Flocculent Method
- The method is very effective and ensures the iron free water in your pool.
- Prior to implementing the method, you must first backwash the filter
- Measure how much flocculent you would like to add. For 65000 gallons of water, it is better to add one-quarter gallon of flocculent would be enough.
- Mix the flocculent very well with the water so that it mixes with iron into the water. If it is added well the iron will pull to the bottom of the water. By this way, it gathers the floor of the pool.
- Take away the collected matter on the floor. If it settles on the floor well, it must be very easy for you to remove.
Prevent From Oxidizing
- If you apply the method and see the metal is not oxidized, add sequestering agent or a chelating.
- The additional agent gathers complexes in the remaining metal in the pool.
- By this way, you are able to resist the metal from oxidization.
Iron Remover Method
- Do not permit the swimmers while you apply the method in the pool water
- Start the filter pump
- Do not use chlorine as it may drop the existing level of chlorides
- You have to wait up to the chlorine level goes to the zero position
- You have to lower the pH level. To do so you can add pH reducer
- Wait as long as the level goes to 6.8 ppm
- Now measure how much iron remover you like to add here. For five thousand gallons of water, you have the chance to add one-quarter of Iron Remover
- Permit the water to circulate for the whole night.
- If you see water is fresh and clear, develop the pH levels to water to such a level that you can see 7.2 and 7.8 ppm
Now water of the pool is free from iron. Now you may begin resuming your normal deeds like chlorination or filtering etc.


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Tune in to Focus on the Family's daily broadcast this Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 to hear Marilyn Hontz, author of Shame Lifter, share her story.
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Sexual, emotional and physical abuse all leave scars on our lives. On Monday June 22 and Tuesday June 23 Marilyn will share about the abuse she experienced as a child and how she found freedom from her past. Also on Tuesday June 23, 1-3 p.m. EDT Marilyn will be online to encourage you to find freedom from your past.


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Geochemistry of surface and ground waters; weathering processes, particularly effects of organic acids and plants; global geochemical cycles; effects of acid deposition on surface waters; chemical and microbial aspects of contaminant migration; environmental impacts of mining; geochemical aspects of waste disposal.


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Progressive Web Apps: The Next Mobile Experience?
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You may not have heard of them yet, but Progressive Web Apps (PWA) are about to change the mobile landscape. While introduced in 2015 by Google, PWAs have gained popularity this year. So before it becomes all the rage, what are Progressive Web Apps exactly?
What is a PWA?
In the most simple sense, PWAs are mobile apps delivered through the web. This technology allows PWAs to deliver an app-like experience on your browser. It feels like a native app due to the use of an app-shell that provides app-style navigations and gestures. Since progressive apps are built on the web, they are not tied to specific devices. A PWA displays seamlessly and identically on all devices, including desktop, mobile, tablet, or whatever comes next.
What's more, service workers enable a Progressive Web App to load instantly, regardless of network quality. In other words, this web app is designed to work offline and in areas of low connectivity. With the help of pre-caching, it stays up-to-date, serving the user with the newest content upon launch. Similar to an app, the user is able to save the PWA to their home screen to access it at any time. Making it installable, without the hassle of downloading it from the app stores.
PWA vs. Native Mobile App
While native mobile apps provide the highest quality user experience, they come with friction for both the user and the developer. One of the biggest differences between PWAs and native apps is the presence of the "app store middleman". For Progressive Web Apps, this middleman is completely taken out. For app developers, no app store means you are no longer restricted by iOS and Android's rules and guidelines. A developer will not have to go through an approval process, allowing the app to be used as soon as it's ready. There is also no need to manually update the app, as the revised app version will instantly and automatically be available to everyone.
From the perspective of the end user, they are able to access the PWA without having to download it from an app store. Instead, a PWA is linkable, which means anyone can launch the app straight from a URL. You can share it on social media, email, text message, online ad, or link it to a QR code, and the user will instantly be immersed into an app.
By removing all this friction, it will be much easier for users to have access to the app. As the diagram below shows, with every step of the native app download process, 20% of users are lost. Consumers find it tedious having to find the app in the app store, wait for it to download, and worry that it'll use up all their storage space before they can start using the app. Because PWAs drastically reduce the amount of steps they need to take (essentially making it a one-step process), there is a much higher chance of people actually using the app. In fact, we use 4x as many websites as mobile apps, resulting in a much larger potential user base with a web based app.
Another major difference for app developers is that they will not have to adapt their app to iOS or Android. The fact that PWAs use web technology means they work cross-platform, on most browsers, taking the operating system out of the equation. You can build one Progressive Web App and it will look and perform the same across all devices. Users will have a cohesive experience on any device they choose to launch the app on.
Finally, PWAs are highly discoverable. This means they are easily identified by search engines, allowing them to come up in the search results just like any other web content. PWAs will be treated with traditional SEO, so it gets indexed for more than just the app name, but also the content within the app. It will not be treated as an app specifically, but as a piece of content that can "answer" someone's "question."
To put this into context, 60% of searches are now from mobile devices and this number continues to grow. People are actively using their mobile devices to find content, so imagine your PWA coming up in those search results. For example, someone might be looking for a salon in the area, so they use the Google search bar to start their inquiry. The search results will most likely show directories like Yelp and salon websites. If you own a salon business, your PWA could rank in these searches, driving customers straight from the search results to your app. This first touch is an opportunity to convert your customers. An app-like experience will allow customers to schedule a salon appointment from a UI built for mobile. It's a seamless process starting with a web search and ending with a completed task in the app.
PWA vs. Mobile Website
PWAs are a hybrid of native apps and mobile websites, but how do they differ from responsive websites? Unlike "old school" mobile websites, PWAs are fast. Note that 53% of users will abandon a site if it takes longer than 3 seconds to load. PWAs load instantly, regardless of network state, and provide fast-to-respond interfaces. This eliminates their dependence on the network, as mobile websites do, ensuring an instant and reliable experience for users. A PWA also updates in the background, so users never need to wait for new content to load.
In addition, traditional mobile websites focus on static information, while PWAs are able to provide users with dynamic functionality. PWAs offer an immersive full-screen experience, allowing customers to place mobile food orders, participate in a loyalty program and contact a business. It can also re-engage users with web push notifications, similar to native push notifications.
Who Is Already Seeing Success?
To drive both traffic and re-engagement, cosmetics brand Lancôme launched a Progressive Web App to deliver a fast, app-like experience to their customers.
Lancôme saw mobile traffic exceed desktop traffic for the first time in 2016. Despite a growing number of mobile site visitors, mobile conversion rates didn't match those for desktop. 38% of shopping carts on desktop led to orders, while the conversion rate for the mobile web was only 15%. These numbers revealed that customers were experiencing significant obstacles when trying to purchase via their mobile device.
At first, Lancôme considered an e-commerce app as the solution. However, they understood that an app only made sense for customers who visited regularly. Mobile shoppers would not return to an e-commerce app weekly, let alone daily, so they wouldn't see the value in downloading a Lancôme app. The company wanted to build the right user experience on all of their devices. According to Google, "The company needed a fast-loading, compelling e-mobile experience, similar to what they could achieve with a native app—but one that was also discoverable and accessible to everyone via the mobile web". Enter the Progressive Web App.
The results are staggering:
- 84% decrease in time until the page is interactive
- 17% increase in conversions
- 53% increase in mobile sessions on iOS
- 18% open rate on push notifications
- 8% of consumers who tap on a push notification make a purchase
All told, the PWA has been a tremendous success, helping the beauty giant make great strides into the mobile revolution.
What does the future look like?
While native mobile apps are by no means going extinct, a PWA can provide the ideal solution for businesses looking to build a compelling and easily adoptable mobile experience for their customers. PWAs offer the best of both worlds, with all the shareability of the web and all the functionality of the native app. Bizness Apps has been working on web apps since 2011 and we are excited about this new technology. It finally gives us the ability to implement native features into our web apps. We will be part of the future of apps, where the mobile app and the mobile website become one.
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Going forward, can a native app compete with the PWA…? If the native app features are implemented into our web based apps, does that mean that PWA's will need a builder as well? Since the two become one, why wouldn't the native app become obsolete?
Can´t wait to see what Biznessapps will offer in PWA!
So, with this functionality it will make it easier for users/clients to program their apps. for whatever they need. Giving it more speed to download and also without waiting for approval from the app stores. It will make easier for someone who just wants to do – push messages to generate leads for their business. No matter what type of business they are in. Fantastic, you guys are the ONE!!!
What sort of timeline are you looking at to implement PWA's with native features.
Is it possible with PWA to send the same push notifications as in Native apps? Both in Apple and Google?
Does the PWA have the same push notification abilities as in native apps? Also in ios?
When will push notifications and loyalty program be available for pwa? I know your saying "fall 2017" but as a new reseller of bizness apps, i feel like i am doing a dis-service to some of my clients by signng them up for a native app today, when a pwa would really be a better fit for them long term. I deal mostly with the restaurant industry and they must have a loyalty program? Any comments from Andrew would greatly be appreciated.
I would love the opportunity to transition future clients over to PWA, but Apple do not support push notifications. Wouldn't this present an issues with some people wanting to market to their Apple users?
What other native features wont be available in the first release tomorrow?
What about the email photo feature? Can PWA's use device specific features like phones?
Are these PWA just your HTML5 Mobile Website Apps, that you have currently, with two enhancements: 1) Push notes and 2) Loyalty Reward punch cards? If so, the redirect is not accepted by Google AdWords, since they do not allow ANY form of redirect in their PPCGoogle AdWords platform…I have ONLY sold web apps, since being BA reseller, having sold 350, by myself in 4 years: "They work like "App Store" apps, except they load on any mobile web browsers, without having to go to App Store and download and install an app" is my pitch. Is this new PWA part of Cardiff release?
does this work on both iphone and android phones?
Does the PWA work on safari browsers?
Reminds me little of webos. Palm was ahead of it's time. I always loved the concept. This seems more focused and excited to learn more
Call me a late bloomer. I'm just reading about this topic. What is the status today? Does that mean that you can create an app with your product and not need to go through itunes or googleplay?


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Chloe Sevigny has made it clear she is not a fan of Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence, dismissing her as "annoying" and "too crass" in a new interview.
The Boys Don't Cry actress was discussing the need for celebrities in Hollywood to have marketable personalities with a reporter for V magazine when she made the comments about The Hunger Games star.
Sevigny said, "So much is about marketing and selling the product. They'll have a really peppy funny girl on the talk show rounds, and everybody adores her and loves her and wants to be her or f**k her, and then so many more people want to watch the movie or TV show. I understand that star quality, how much value that carries."
She continued, "I love when a movie star is a great movie star. I think Angelina Jolie is a great movie star... I like Emma Stone. Whenever she's herself, she's really cute. Jennifer Lawrence I find annoying. Too crass."
Ironically, during the candid chat, Sevigny revealed she worries about being too outspoken for her own good, admitting, "I'm afraid that maybe people think there's more personality than acting ability.
"What I did on (TV shows) Big Love, Hit & Miss, and American Horror Story, it's not like I'm just playing the same character over and over again. I would like to be respected more as an actress. It's not like I can complain about anything. I think I've had great opportunities, but you can always have more."


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In the language services field, translators and interpreters play similar but different roles. Translators deal primarily with the written word while interpreters work with the spoken word. Both are integral to bringing people of different languages and cultures together, but more recently the interpreting function has gained increasing traction. The trend is one you should pay attention to.
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Recent cases in Massachusetts underscore our point perfectly. Continue reading
Love is in the Air: Valentine's Day Traditions from Around the World
February 14—Valentine's Day—is celebrated by couples, lovers and friends around the world, not just in the United States. It's certainly a global experience.
The origin of Valentine's Day remains unclear. One of the most popular legends, as best described by the International TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Academy, involves the Roman priest Valentine (or Valentinus) who lived during the third century: "When Emperor Claudius II decided single men made better soldiers than those with families, he outlawed marriage. Valentine continued to perform marriages in secret, causing Claudius to order he be put to death…. It is also told that Valentine sent the first Valentine's Day greeting. Yet another legend says Valentine fell in love while imprisoned, perhaps with the jailor's daughter who visited him. Before his death, he is said to have written her a letter and signed it "From your Valentine." Continue reading
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Willy Brandt, the former West German Chancellor, once famously said: "If I am selling to you, I speak your language. If I am buying, dann müssen sie Deutsch sprechen (then you must speak German)."
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Many of our translation and interpreting clients understand this reality and come to us to strengthen their communication efforts in Spanish. This runs the gamut from entrepreneurs looking to do business in Mexico to companies and non-profits trying to better serve their Mexican customers living in the U.S. But we find a common misconception among many of our clients, and that is: Spanish translation is a one-size-fits-all proposition. Continue reading
Understanding Russian Cultures and Customs
The Russian Federation has a thousand years of history. Its growth and expansion over the centuries has resulted in a country rich in diversity—in culture, customs, language, religion, politics, art and more.
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When you think of Russia, you probably think of big. From a purely visual standpoint any map shows it extends over much of Eurasia – the combined continents of Europe and Asia. In fact, Russia is the largest country in the world by land mass, consuming 10,610,161 sq. miles and covering more than one-ninth of the Earth's land area. It is 1.8 times larger than the total size of the United States. Even more out of this world, Russia has more surface area than Pluto's 10.3 million sq. miles!
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GCSO: Man tries to run over girlfriend, crashes into deli
GCSO: Man tries to run over girlfriend, crashes into deli
A man is facing charges after he tried to run over his girlfriend with his truck and crashed into a deli, according to the Greenville County Sheriff's Office.
Master Deputy Jonathan Smith said 42-year-old Robert McCall tried to run over his girlfriend Wednesday night on Grove Road. Smith said in the process of trying to run down his girlfriend, he crashed into Classic's Deli at 1411 Grove Road.
McCall was taken into custody and is charged with attempted murder and malicious injury to property.
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The question each of us has to answer for ourselves is. "what is the best photo editor FOR ME". After using Photoshop and Lightroom for several years, Adobe just wasn't cutting it anymore and I moved on. I am now more pleased than ever that I did.David Fordhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968719854667903732.post-79270322818376613262018-01-04T09:56:12.175+13:002018-01-04T09:56:12.175+13:00With regards to editing images, persons can utiliz...With regards to editing images, persons can utilize an assortment of available software or applications. Photoshop is the best photo editor, which permits people to make a variety of cool photograph impacts.George Perryhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968719854667903732.post-55700172835234257962017-05-12T15:04:00.383+12:002017-05-12T15:04:00.383+12:00ACDSee is amazingly good. Seasonally discounted he...ACDSee is amazingly good. Seasonally discounted heavily. And Upgrades discounted heavily. I have version 9 of the Pro (on a discounted price for 2 machines) and now for Mother's Day, they are offering a discount for Version 10 in three forms. However, ACDSee tray reminders in Windows can be persistent and annoying for a while until they give up reminding you. There are also other competitive products. Corel Paintshop Pro is Mother's Day discounted. There is the On1 Raw program. There is program that is celebrated by Mac users which I find less enchanting in Windows. Can't remember the nameAnanda Simhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968719854667903732.post-36635174884675091722017-05-12T11:33:33.593+12:002017-05-12T11:33:33.593+12:00Update April 2017: My Ticwatch has been consigned ...Update April 2017: My Ticwatch has been consigned to a draw and I can no longer recommend it. The hardware remains good but Mobovi clearly do not have robust software development and release processes in place. Each update of the software creates new problems. Even when beta testers have identified the issues during testing, the final release contains those same problems. The consequence is that every software release, the watch gets more broken. I am not a happy camper.David Fordhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968719854667903732.post-84079498030098522002016-03-31T00:59:51.486+13:002016-03-31T00:59:51.486+13:00Just downloaded this. Can not thank you enough. ...Just downloaded this. Can not thank you enough. What an expansive point of view - why is it not more "out there"? It is so logical that we would grow into a more "relaxed" spirituality - not at all a good way of putting it - as we apply a lifetime of learning and and seeing God at work all around us. As I focus more on the things that matter - a natural thing to do in our last decades - the more I can let go of the unrealistic expectations of the world. Stars in your crown today.Pathttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968719854667903732.post-19651850170381985682016-03-30T19:16:19.572+13:002016-03-30T19:16:19.572+13:00Thank you, Pat. Richard Rohr's book, "Fal...Thank you, Pat. Richard Rohr's book, "Falling Upward" opened my eyes to the reality that it is natural to grow beyond church, to get to a point where we need something more than our churches can provide. That doesn't necessarily mean that we have to leave them, but sometimes that is part of the package, particularly if our church stands in the way of our continued growth and development.David Fordhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968719854667903732.post-25269679384212347752016-03-30T13:55:33.292+13:002016-03-30T13:55:33.292+13:00Agreed David.. after a lifetime of church attendan...Agreed David.. after a lifetime of church attendance, service on many levels and studying in many forms I have come to a certain age - a place that I saw others get to all of my life and "worried" about them so I know how others look at me - where my "church" is a list of people on a page in my journal. They are people who attend many different churches or no church at all but who are part of my fellowship of believers and whenever we are together, that is church. I am a "done" as far as participating in the life of one particular church body goes but I support and honor it's place for many people. I am not negative toward it - I just realize it is not a "requirement" and that for many reasons it is not the right place for me right now. I feel closer to God than I ever have because I have time to follow through with study, prayer and contemplation as I never had before when "church" was calling me to be going in several directions every day of the week. Service, is life.Pathttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968719854667903732.post-15162693735518417632015-11-08T05:13:29.539+13:002015-11-08T05:13:29.539+13:00LOVE!!!LOVE!!!Unknownhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968719854667903732.post-47375147382422724032014-05-20T00:27:43.199+12:002014-05-20T00:27:43.199+12:00Well said David - so often a nice little detail in...Well said David - so often a nice little detail in the foreground makes all the difference.Harley Jameshttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968719854667903732.post-58134921185236189842013-07-25T07:36:43.525+12:002013-07-25T07:36:43.525+12:00Good advice David. Years ago, pre-cloud, we'd ...Good advice David. Years ago, pre-cloud, we'd give folk this very advice when I worked at a place developing, implementing and supporting business systems, only in those days, they'd've been using back-up tapes! I'd call this old school and quite obviously as your piece demonstrates, sometimes the oldies are STILL the goodies!Louisehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968719854667903732.post-10430254935505825882011-12-09T21:13:46.006+13:002011-12-09T21:13:46.006+13:00It's just beautiful!!!!It's just beautiful!!!!SouthernLight_NZhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1968719854667903732.post-78494308130087647172011-09-28T21:42:17.798+13:002011-09-28T21:42:17.798+13:00Welcome to Blogger, Fordy. It's surprisingly a...Welcome to Blogger, Fordy. It's surprisingly addictive. :o)Mercurial Musehttps://email@example.com


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Last year we reviewed the Kymera Magic Wand remote control from the Wand Company, and for their next offering they have the 11th Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver remote control. Bring on the Sonic!
Widely considered to be the result of highly advanced Gallifreyan technological experiments, the Sonic Screwdriver is an indispensable tool for any travelling Time Lord. But whether you're an original member of the Prydonian Chapter, or simply a massive fan of the popular TV series, it's been impossible to get your hands on the Mark VII. Until now.
Immaculately designed and packed full of features, this die cast metal model is hand detailed, with polished copper plating and an authentic soft touch grip. Painstakingly built to last; with a little bit of care and occasionally replaced batteries you'll be able to use this Sonic Screwdriver up to your 13th incarnation (and beyond?).
But it's not just a spectacularly detailed collectable replica, oh no; the Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver is also a fully programmable, gesture based Universal Remote Control! Utilising infrared technology to control everything from TV's and DVD players to stereos and iPod docks, you'll be able to make changes with just a flick of the wrist.
With the blessings of the BBC, the Sonic Screwdriver boasts 13 authentic special FX sounds from the Whoniverse and comes in a gorgeous presentation case. Including detailed instructions straight from the Doctor himself, you'll be able to get started learning how to use it straight away.
With 4 Operational Modes, you can practice and program your gestures; use it as a full blown replica, or control your Earthly devices in either full FX mode or Quiet Control mode. Plus, just like the Doctor, you don't want it falling into the wrong hands so when not in use you can lock the Sonic Screwdriver using your personal authorisation code.
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A select party of twenty members and partners enjoyed a most pleasant evening on the 9th July on the occasion of our annual presentation dinner. The event was held as usual at Selsey Golf Club where we consumed a delicious three course meal thanks to the friendly catering staff there. This was followed by the awarding of trophies and certificates to our competition winners and runners-up.
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Trump's Social Media Director Now Part of Senate's Russia Investigation
The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee wants to interview President Donald Trump's social media director and his former digital director as part of the panel's investigation of Russia's election interference and possible influence on the Trump campaign.
On Wednesday, Senator Dianne Feinstein, the ranking member of the committee, sent letters to Dan Scavino and Brad Parscale requesting interviews and documents.
Scavino was the social media director for Trump's 2016 campaign. When Trump took office, Scavino became assistant to the president and director of social media. In addition to an interview, Feinstein asked Scavino for documents related to former FBI Director James Comey; former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn; the special counsel Russia investigation; the June 2016 meeting between campaign officials and a Kremlin-connected lawyer; Russia; Ukraine; WikiLeaks; and efforts to obtain or share emails belonging to Hillary Clinton or her associates.
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The Scavino request appears to be one of the few instances congressional investigators have targeted a current White House employee in their Russia probes. The Senate Judiciary Committee has previously sought information from Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and one of his senior advisers, and the House and Senate intelligence committees have questioned Kushner.
Scavino is reportedly behind a large number of the president's Twitter posts, many of which have drawn scrutiny. On Tuesday, after Trump was criticized for some controversial tweets—including one saying his "nuclear button" is "much bigger" than that of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un—Scavino defended the posts. "You and all of your liberal friends have NOTHING," he tweeted at CNN host and correspondent Brian Stelter, who criticized the presidential tweets.
Feinstein's other request went to Parscale, who helps run the Texas-based design and marketing agency Giles-Parscale and was the digital director for the Trump campaign. Feinstein asked him for an interview and to provide communications related to Russian officials; "hacked" emails from Clinton or her associates; WikiLeaks; Russia; and other topics.
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Parscale previously agreed to meet with the House Intelligence Committee, which is also investigating Russian election meddling. In a July statement responding to the House request, he said, "I am unaware of any Russian involvement in the digital and data operations of the 2016 Trump presidential campaign. The Trump digital campaign used the exact same digital marketing strategies that are used every day by corporate America." He added that the digital effort included people from his marketing agency, the Republican National Committee and Cambridge Analytica, a data firm with ties to Trump megadonor Robert Mercer. (Feinstein has requested information from Cambridge Analytica, too.) That House interview was reportedly scheduled for October 2017.
Feinstein has sent several batches of requests to Trump associates as part of the Senate Judiciary Committee's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Republican Senator Chuck Grassley, the chairman of the committee, has not signed any of those requests. In late October, Feinstein told Mother Jones that committee Democrats would move forward with the Russia investigation without the Republicans, who she said seemed focused on other topics. The committee is one of three congressional panels investigating the Russia issue.
Parscale was not available to comment, and the White House was not available to comment on behalf of Scavino.


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The Camp War Eagle Nature Center program is an integral part of camp program. It is especially for those who are willing to have fun and teach campers about the outdoors. We want to help campers develop a love for Nature and conserving the Environment. They should have a servant's heart, an upbeat attitude, and find joy in teaching others.
The Nature Center Counselor is different from our regular Counselor position. Your day would be split in half, the first half in the nature center, and the second half as a regular counselor. While at the Nature Center you would be responsible for taking care of our wide variety of animals, teaching nature classes, and facilitating activities during the campers free time of the day. At night you are with your cabin for all of our fun events! The Nature Center counselor is a paid position. We do our best to accommodate any practicum/internship requirements.
Contact Dale Timmerman for any information about our Nature Program at 479-751-8899 ext. 4020 or [email protected]


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Chevrolet Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Chevrolet automobiles and parts here in our country, enters the arena of compact crossovers with the Chevrolet Trax. How will it score against its competitors?
Outside, the Trax doesn't have much of a difference to its rivals. They all stick to the compact-crossover-looks-guideline: small but beefy. However, the Trax has a bigger facade with headlamps that project an authoritative demeanor. The signature gold bowtie is situated in the center of chrome showered grills which keeps it inside Chevy's style parameter. What really stands out the most is the 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels that comes standard with the LT variant. That's a huge plus for the beefiness category.
Compact crossovers are designed to fuse the versatility of an SUV and the agility of a compact car. The competitors of the Trax like the Ford Ecosport, Hyundai i20 Cross Sport, and the Nissan Juke are now battling head-to-head for compact crossover supremacy. Chevrolet accepted the challenge by packing the Trax with features and numbers that top the charts.
Most people would expect that the 1.6 L Juke or the 1.5 L EcoSport would have higher maximum output and pulling power since they have bigger engines. Surprisingly, Trax' 1.4 L turbocharged engine boasts impressive figures of 140 hp and 200 Nm of torque – outrunning the two by a sizable difference.
Its narrow front doesn't imply that the Trax has minimal space inside. Tied with the EcoSport with 4,245 mm, it is the longest among the 4 compact crossover mentioned above. It's also the widest with 1,775 mm. This translates to a heftier space inside the vehicle for passengers or for cargo.
With a wheelbase of 2,555 mm, next to i20 Cross Sport which has 2,570 mm, the Trax gives its passengers a generous amount of legroom. And thanks to its 60/40-split flat-folding rear seat and a fold-flat front passenger seat, it has the biggest trunk capacity with 365 L and max cargo with 1,371 L.
Chevrolet also made sure that their best active safety features such as Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Panic Brake Assist (PBA), Engine Drag Control (EDC), and Straight Line Stability (SLS) are all present on their new gem. The connectivity feature on the LT variant is fantastic as well with Chevrolet's Mylink infotainment system, which allows users to make phone calls, send SMS, and play music using Siri eyes-free technology.
The Trax is available in 2 variants – the LS which is available at P998,888 and the LT which is priced at P1,218,888. For specs and further details about the Chevrolet Trax, you can visit the AutoDeal Car Guide page.
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Blizzplanet had the opportunity to record video of the Blizzard Entertainment Licensing Panel held at the 2013 San Diego Comic Con this past July 18th.
During the panel, Blizzard announced several upcoming licensed merchandise based on World of Warcraft, StarCraft II and Diablo III including statues, 1:6 scale figures, books, POP Vinyl figures, and teased an upcoming Epic Weapons replica.
At the end of the panel, Blizzard developers answered questions from the audience during a Q&A session. Some questions dealt with merchandise while other questions addressed World of Warcraft PvE and PvP gameplay.


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Houston, Texas (PRWEB) January 07, 2017
National Trench Safety, LLC (NTS), a Houston-based company specializing in the rental and sales of trench and traffic safety equipment, trench and traffic safety engineering, and OSHA-compliant training classes, announced today the opening of a new branch operation in Cleveland, Ohio.
"We are very excited to be expanding our presence in the Midwest," explained Ron Chilton, President of NTS. "Cleveland is a large market with an economy that has shown signs of strengthening over the last few years. Coupled with our existing presence in Chicago, the Cleveland location will allow us to improve our response capabilities in both markets as we continue to serve our growing Midwestern customer base."
The Cleveland branch will be managed by Dana "Buck" Buchholzer, an industry veteran and successful entrepreneur. Mr. Buchholzer ran a successful, multi-location trench safety business, Midwest Underground, in the Ohio market for many years before selling his interest in the business. "Dana is one of the most recognized trench safety figures in Ohio, and in our industry," commented Chilton. "Dana is a very creative industry veteran that knows his customers' needs and more importantly he has the passion to be the best at whatever he does. Dana has already made significant progress introducing NTS and our comprehensive, robust product offerings, including complex site specific systems to many of the customers in the area."
The Cleveland branch is the 29th branch location for National Trench Safety in the United States. This large national foot print allows NTS to provide its national, regional and local market customers a fully integrated, national branch network delivering unique engineered solutions, the highest level of customer service and the most cost effective shoring product offerings in the industry.
In maintaining its objective of building a nationwide network of trench and traffic safety branches, NTS plans to open additional branch locations in 2017. For more information about NTS, visit the National Trench Safety website at http://www.ntsafety.com.
About National Trench Safety:
National Trench Safety is dedicated to providing the construction industry with the most complete line of trench and traffic safety equipment, as well as cutting edge engineered solutions and OSHA-compliant training classes. With a proven track record of success, National Trench Safety expertly provides unique solutions to the most difficult and complex project needs. National Trench Safety is committed to providing customers with the highest quality products, most diverse and broad product/fleet offerings and the most comprehensive customer training in the industry. National Trench Safety—"The Trench and Traffic Safety Specialists".


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Adult Ministries
Sunday School
FPC offers Sunday School classes whose topics, age ranges, and leadership formats vary widely. Here is a list of our adult Sunday school classes for 2016.
College and Career
Christian Ed Resource Room, 2nd Floor
Open to college students as well as young professionals, this group shares ideas around "The Wired Word." Each lesson includes biblical commentary and discussion questions related to a topic in the news that week. Informal presentation with thought-provoking conversation, this class is a way to stay engaged with growing in the faith by creating community and fellowship.
The Comrades Class is a Bible study group that is organized by subject matter or topic rather than by following a specific Biblical book from start to finish. This Bible-themed class will discuss the history of the Old Testament people, the history and canonization of the Bible, and explore some of the 100 Greatest Bible passages. Other points of discussion will include the covenant relationship between a God of love, his people, our inclusion in his grace, and how scripture informs and supports those beliefs. The class material is pertinent to Christians of all ages and everyone is welcome.
This fall, the group will explore two video studies led by United Methodist preacher and teacher, Adam Hamilton. The Call: The Life and Message of the Apostle Paul, tells the story of the man whose writings continue to shape the lives of one-third of the world's population. The second, Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn't Say, explores simple phrases, such as "Everything Happens for a Reason," which have some element of the truth but miss the point of scripture in important ways.
This class explores various subjects of interest for faithful living in an academic way, using essays, articles, and excerpts from books, magazines, the internet, etc. This fall, we will explore "Living the Questions: The Wisdom of Progressive Christianity." This class will tackle some tough theological issues and discuss what the future of Christianity will look like. In true seminar fashion, Rev. Danner does not teach but facilitates sharing and discussion. Each member is invited to participate.
All women of FPC are considered to be members of the Presbyterian Women. Small groups of women, called Circles, meet monthly for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Learn more about the Presbyterian Women, Patty Conley at 256-374-1869.


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WEDGWOOD Majolica FRUIT Bowl - ANTIQUE -
Quantity available: 2
Beautiful Wedgwood majolica bowl. This dish has a lemon, tomatoes, cucumber, nuts and leaves with a bamboo pattern outer rim. Glazed with natural colors on bright robins egg blue background.
Wedgwood impress on back as shown in photo.
Circa 1900
Measures 6-1/4 inches diameter, 1 inch deep.
Very good overall condition. One very small chip on base rim. Some crazing as seen in photo. No other chips, cracks or repairs found.
Please see our inventory for more majolica pottery from England, France, Germany, Austria and USA. As well as antiques of all kinds.
Assets Antiques
Sarasota, Florida
Dealer accepts: PayPal, Money Order
Shipping: Negotiated with Seller


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Anthony Thompson
Solo and Orchestral Trumpeter
Anthony Thompson is one of the leading trumpeters in the North of England.
He is available for a wide range of engagements, from solo recitals and orchestral concerts to reception and function performances.
Curriculum Vitae
Anthony Thompson began his musical training at The Salvation Army in Castleford, Yorkshire, progressing through a music scholarship to Ackworth School and then to Hull University where he graduated with an Honours Degree in Music. Following a year of post-graduate trumpet studies at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, and two years as Music Director to the Salvation Army in Texas, he is now one of the busiest trumpeters in the North of England.
In April 2008 Anthony was appointed principal trumpet of Sinfonia ViVA and since Christmas Day 2002 he has also been principal trumpet and soloist with the New English Orchestra. Despite this, he somehow manages to make regular appearances (including guest principal trumpet) with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Halle, Manchester Camerata, Manchester Concert Orchestra, Northern Chamber Orchestra, New European Orchestra and the Royal Northern Sinfonia. He works occasionally with Opera North, English Northern Philharmonia, the Royal Shakespeare Company, North of England Chamber Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Northern Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet. He has also played principal trumpet with Orquestra Nacional do Porto and been a member of the Britten-Pears Orchestra and Baroque Orchestra. In addition, Anthony is a part of ViVA Brass, Orichalcum Classic Brass, Brass Ho!, Harlequin Brass and the English Brass Consort.
As a session musician, Anthony has played on recordings with artists as diverse as Don Lusher, Kenny Baker, Norman Wisdom, Barbara Windsor, Claire Sweeney, Shirley Bassey, Delirious? and Gorillaz amongst many others, His albums of varied Classical works are available on digital download websites. In live performance, Anthony has performed with the Fine Arts Brass Ensemble, Lesley Garrett, Hayley Westenra, The Sixteen with Harry Christophers, Liam McNally, London Community Gospel Choir, Steve Winwood, duetted with Sting and played for Pope Benedict XVI!
As a soloist, Anthony has toured extensively throughout the UK, USA, Holland and Brazil, and has appeared in Norway, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Switzerland and Italy. With organist Gordon Stewart he gave the first performance of Andrew Carter's Petite Suite, which they then took on two tours in the United States. In addition to his own solo work and masterclasses, Anthony appears regularly on BBC Radio 4's Daily Service and BBC Television's Songs of Praise. In the summers of 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2012 he performed substantial solo works with the New English Orchestra at the Salzburg Festival.
In late 2010 Anthony teamed up with Greg Bish to form a duo, whose informative concerts manage to display an unexpected compliment that the trumpet and classical guitar can be to each other. Their first live recording, "An Intimate Evening with the Bish/Thompson Duo" is now available online and in person.
Anthony is well known for the wide range of instruments he plays in concerts - everything from didgeridoo and conch shell to coaching horn, cornet, bugle, flugel horn, shofars, natural and piccolo trumpets!
Why not visit www.anthonythompsontrumpet.com or follow @AntTrumpet on twitter?
Forthcoming Events
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Archive for August 2017
Draft Articles That Shall Impress All Readers
There are tricks and tips on everything. All of us are literate enough to write basic things. The problem or point of concern rises when you have to draft an article. For every topic you get you need to have the capacity to elaborate and portray your view. Words are the weapon that you need to use in this case. It might seem difficult when you start but slowly you will gain confidence and get comfortable with the working.
The essentials
There are some tips for writing articles that we would like to share with you so that you can improve yourself.
Wordplay: Words are the key to the entire writing thing. The better you can play with words better will be the quality of your article. Be expressive with words so that you can convey your thinking best. Choose the right word to suit every sentence.
Vocabulary: It is vital to have a strong vocabulary. Avoid repeating words as that can be monotonous to the reader. Use synonyms of a word to express the same meaning multiple number of times. You will easily be able to do that when your funds of English is appreciable.
Writing style: It is a common misconception that people have about using big words to show how knowledgeable he or she is. Write small sentences with simple words and link it properly. One line should have a link with other and not look like written out of context. Keep the reader engaged with the way you put things.
Keep reading: To improve your writing skill it is best to read more. By reading contents of different articles you get to understand the styles and learn from them. This improves your work.
Get started
Any new thing can seem difficult because we are not used to with it. Start once and you will slowly become comfortable. You might not do as good as expected in the beginning but it is a process of learning. With determination and hard work you will be able to sharpen your skills.
Features which are must for a good website
A website is a powerful marketing tool in the possession of businesses as this is the place they can talk about themselves, their products and their specialties. When someone visits a website, they do so with the intent to get some information about the business. The design of the website plays a great role in influencing visitors to turn customers. There are some features that every website should have to make the visitors feel comfortable. It is not only the color or font used in the website. There are different factors including how the website is structured which makes it a success or failure. Below we discuss the important features that should be present on your website.
The Must Have Features
An Impressive Home Page – Home page should give a clear idea on who you are and what you do. It is probably the most frequented page on your website. Hence it should be appealing. Add real photos if possible.
Consistent design – the design of the website should be consistent across pages. Similar fonts with similar color palette should be maintained across the site to give the users a feel of continuity when browsing different pages in your website. When you choose the well versed sem agency in singapore, you will get a professionally designed website that is consistent.
Important Business Information – the website should certainly have the important business information. When a person visits your business website, they are often on the lookout for some information. In addition to brief information on your products and services, you should have a FAQ page to give out additional information.
Contact Information – a website without contact information is really a disaster. The contact information can be included in every page of the site on a side box or a highly visible contact us page can have the necessary contact details.
Clear Titles For Pages – The different pages in your website should have clear titles that are easy to understand. Avoid using complicated words. If you have a huge website, you should offer a sitemap or index. Well versed sem company in singapore will ensure you have proper titles which will also help in indexing of the website
Security – if your website takes information from visitors, make sure that the security concerns of visitors are addressed. Information on the security system used like Verisign should be displayed visibly in such pages.
Social Media Integration – social media is a great way to promote your business. If your business site features social media integration, it will drive in considerably higher traffic to your site. This will help in getting higher visibility in search engine results and will help you create a better online presence for your business. Well versed Singapore sem agency will do proper SEO for your website and provide better results.


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Libya has started making payments into a nearly $2 billion fund to compensate the families of American victims of Libyan-linked terror attacks in the 1980s, another step in the full normalization of long-strained ties between Washington and Tripoli, the State Department said Thursday.
The "substantial amount" deposited overnight into a U.S. government account is not the full amount needed to fulfill a compensation agreement reached earlier this year, but officials said it demonstrated Libya's willingness to resolve outstanding claims over the 1988 Pan Am 103 bombing over Lockerbie, Scotland and the 1986 bombing of a German disco.
The agreement calls for the creation of a $1.8 billion fund: $1.5 billion for those attacks and the 1989 bombing of a French airliner, and $300 million to Libyan victims of U.S. airstrikes ordered in retaliation for the disco bombing.
Libya has sought donations from private businesses to help cover its share of the fund. The Bush administration has vowed that no American taxpayer money will be used for the U.S. portion but has not said where the money will come from.
David Welch, the top U.S. diplomat for the Middle East who negotiated the deal, said the Libyan deposit "is a promising development" and a sign of Libya's "commitment to fully implementing the claims settlement agreement."
He would not discuss the amount of what he termed a "down payment" to the fund or whether it was made by the Libyan government or private entities. But said he was hopeful that the remaining amount would be deposited soon, even amid the global economic crisis.
Under the agreement, the Bush administration pledged to restore the Libyan government's immunity from terror-related lawsuits and dismiss pending cases. But it is not obligated to do so until the full compensation is paid. In addition, payments will not be made to victims or their families until the fund hits the $1.8 billion mark.
U.S.-Libyan relations hit a low point in the 1980s but began to improve after Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi renounced terrorism in 2003.
The improved relations come amid a huge increase in interest from U.S. firms, particularly in the energy sector, to do business in Libya, where European companies have had much greater access in recent years. Libya's proven oil reserves are the ninth largest in the world, close to 39 billion barrels, and vast areas remain unexplored for new deposits.


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text: I've searched for a long time but very few flash cart reviews give information about multicart multiplayer. Specifically, I am looking for a flash cart that will be able to handle Ouendan and Elite Beat Agents played over local wireless with another DS that has the same game, either on cartridge or another flash cart. Does anyone know about multicard multiplayer over local wireless? I don't even know whether slot-2 would be better than slot-1 in this case.