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Our Donations to LinkLiving Ltd
Austerity and massive cuts to social services can be devastating to the lives of the vulnerable and the young, which is why as a company, we feel it is vital to give back to the community and support those with very few options. LinkLiving Ltd is a non-profit charity and is part of the Link…
Austerity and massive cuts to social services can be devastating to the lives of the vulnerable and the young, which is why as a company, we feel it is vital to give back to the community and support those with very few options. LinkLiving Ltd is a non-profit charity and is part of the Link Group – one of Scotland's leading housing, regeneration and support organisations. They provide services to 10,000 families and individuals across 26 Scottish local authority areas.
LinkLiving itself currently offers services in Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, Fife, and Falkirk, dedicating over 2,500 hours a week of practical support, as well as advice and care to 400 vulnerable adults and young people. We at DM Design heard about the fantastic services that LinkLiving were providing and decided to get involved.
One of the projects from LinkLiving Ltd was transforming an office space to a new training kitchen for service users. We happily donated a brand new fitted kitchen along with top of the range appliances to the project. These facilities will come in use for a number of courses aimed at helping the young and vulnerable in Fife, including the popular 'cooking on a budget', in which people on low incomes can learn how to wisely spend their money in terms of value for money and maintaining a healthy diet. The first session in the new kitchen was held last week and it was a great success.
Connor Webster, course participant said, "It was a great way to be introduced to others within the building as I did not know anyone in the area. I also enjoyed getting to know about other things that Greener Kirkcaldy does in the surrounding area."
Jacqueline Nugent, LinkLiving Service Delivery Manager said, "A huge thank you to DM Design for this fantastic donation. This is a very welcome addition to the range of support we can offer the people who use our services. We already have loads of ideas in the pipeline, so stay tuned!"
We at DM Design are delighted with the success our donation has brought the charity and look forward to hearing how things develop in the future.
Donald McLeod, Managing Director of DM Design said, "LinkLiving is all about improving lives, and if we can help in any way, we are delighted to do so. It's been wonderful to be able to help others by doing our every-day work of supplying kitchens to fit any space – and we can't wait to see how LinkLiving, and the people they help, make use of the kitchen going forward."
So lovely when someone takes the time to send in a handwritten letter :) …@DM_Design4:49pm 9th August 2018Follow us on twitter


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IDA India has been struggling for several years to reach out to dogs living on the island of Elephanta Caves, 10 km off the coast of Mumbai, and a major tourist attraction for its amazing caves. There is a small community of local inhabitants living and the only way to reach is by sea boats and ferries. This island is completely unapproachable in the rainy season on our coast; from June to October. We were unable to do anything for these animals which was making us feel helpless. In December 2014, a survey was undertaken by us on the island and we found approximate 150 dogs on the island, mostly starved and malnourished, most females pregnant with wounds and puppies all around. A project was thus planned and accordingly we spay/neutered 46 dogs in two camps in March and April 2015. We consider this attempt a big success considering we had to make arrangements from scratch; potable water, electricity etc. was limited and all including the Vets were busy lugging portable luggage including operating tables, a power generator, and all items needed for the surgery from the ferry to the temporary premise given to us by the villagers, besides drawing water manually from a well and another one which had a hand pump! Now that the rainy season is over, we propose to spay/neuter as many dogs as we can in Phase-II, in 2015-2016 till the next rainy season of 2016.
It is only your generosity that will see us through this second phase successfully. onsidering the distance, difficult commute with complete set up for the camp, arrangement for power generator, use of expensive soluble sutures to help post-op recovery, we expect the cost of spay / neuter per dog to be around Rs. 3,000/- or USD 50/-. Please support this project, as every contribution will help these animals!!
Donate by credit card or Bank transfer. Details on the Donation link on the website.

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Bid Don't Bet: Confident Decision-Making for Bid Season
When bid season begins and lane files and RFPs start to pile up, you have a chance to pull some great opportunities out of the commotion. Before you start seeking out those contracts, it's a good idea to review some key considerations for the season, and to have a clear idea of what your goals are for the coming year.
Check out our guide, which talks about the essential components of bidding that you need to consider, so that you come out on top.
Key takeaways include:
- Knowing what to look for in a contract
- Making the most out of a lane file
- Understanding your own network, and how it should influence your bid decisions
- How to price like an investor
Maximizing Profitability Without Minimizing Your Client Relationships
In the trucking industry, customers and the loads you book for them aren't just potential revenues – they're also potential costs. The costs related to these loads add up quickly, through poor utilization and lost revenue from detention time at customer sites. While it's clear that these things eat away at profits, addressing these costs is easier said than done. It is possible, however, for you to improve your profits in these areas without upsetting or alienating clients.
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Driving Your Final Mile Forward with Intelligent Analytics
Technology has created a wealth of new data sources. Most companies don't lack data on their transportation operations, and this is especially true in the final mile. The real challenge comes in turning existing data into actionable insights.
Understanding the challenges, processes and KPIs of the final mile can help you gain a competitive advantage to make quality business improvements.
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Predictive Maintenance 201: Beyond Prevention
Roadside breakdowns and unplanned downtime are extremely costly, and the associated expenses of breakdowns—from towing, parts, and labor to dissatisfied customers—directly impact a business's bottom line.
Technology gives today's businesses the power not only to predict failures before they happen, but to proactively prescribe a corrective course of action.
Predictive analytics can prevent unplanned breakdowns by alerting fleet professionals about potential problems. This gives companies the time to inspect and resolve a problem before it happens on the road.
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Measuring and Maximizing Utilization in Trucking: Stepping Cases for Blockchain
The utilization of production resources is key to business success in every industry. Whether in manufacturing, consulting, farming, mining, or even in personal services—success is determined by effective utilization of resources that produce a revenue stream.
In trucking, constraint throughput analysis can help companies evaluate and maximize resource utilization to ultimately empower better business decisions. By adopting throughput as a core metric, companies can align their measurement of resource utilization with overall organizational goals.
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From Considerations to Capabilities: Essentials for Selecting the Right TMS
The spotlight is on you and your transportation services company. How will you keep up in this ever-changing industry? With a modern TMS solution, your team moves ahead of the curve. Learning the key elements needed for success is key. TMW is pleased to offer you a free guide on how to select the right TMS for your company.
The guide is full of tips that, when followed, will save you time. And time is money. Download your guide now.Download Now
Building Blockchain Applications for the Transportation Industry
How can Blockchain solve transportation industry problems?
The wider adoption of Blockchain technology across other industries is a strong indication that it is time for transportation to take the leap and start thinking about reshaping our industry using better and more efficient tools. Award-winning Data Visionary Timothy Leonard and his team discuss the steps required to build and guide Blockchain applications.
Blockchain technology is reshaping the transportation and logistics industries in ways that can create competitive advantages. To start understanding what it will do for you and your company's business, download our guide: Building Blockchain Applications For The Transportation Industry.Download Now
Business Process Assessment (BPA): A Full Exam to Maximize Software Utilization & ROI
Do you know the five warning signs of business process failure?
Few industries are more dynamic and fast-moving than transportation and logistics. If you want to be ready to compete in this fast lane, you need technology and business processes tuned for peak performance. This white paper helps you to learn about the top five warning signs that can disrupt your critical business processes and what to do to avoid or overcome them.Download Now
Vehicle Fault Code Analysis: Moving from Proactive to Predictive
Fleet safety and productivity impact your entire organization. Insurance rates, liability, CSA, profitability and even attracting and retaining good drivers and customers depend on operating well-maintained vehicles.
With over 10% of total transportation company operating expenses spent on maintenance, monitoring vehicle performance data on a near-real-time basis is critical. Breakdowns hurt bottom lines even more. Fault codes are a key part of solving the problem, but after the fact, fault codes are history. Predicting the fault before it causes a breakdown is key.
Wondering how you can manage a predictive and proactive plan to lower maintenance costs? Download a copy of our free white paper, Vehicle Fault Code Analysis - Moving from Proactive to Predictive, and learn ways to get ahead of the breakdowns and repair costs facing your fleet today. Keep your fleet on the road and out of the breakdown lane.Download Now
Routing Strategies to Drive Your Business Into the Future
Are your final mile operations suffering from tunnel vision?
The final mile remains one of the most costly and inefficient legs of the supply chain. Increasingly complex fulfillment demands, the growth of e-commerce and the explosion of the crowdsourcing business model have all created new challenges for last mile operations. These changes introduce new challenges, and can also serve as distractions from the larger picture.
How can carriers effectively respond while taking proactive steps for the future of their business? In our final mile routing white paper, learn how implementing advanced routing and business intelligence can help carriers address these trends and look at the larger picture of their future.Download Now
Blockchain for Transportation: Where the Future Starts
Understanding Blockchain Technology: Your 21st Century Link to Profit and Growth
From grasping basics to applying Blockchain technology in the transportation space, Timothy Leonard, 2017 Data Visionary award-winner, explores where we are and how Blockchain has become one of the top priorities of this decade. His latest white paper focuses on providing suggested practical applications and an overview of implementation guidelines for Blockchain within the transportation marketplace.
Download our white paper on Blockchain technology, "Blockchain for Transportation: Where the Future Starts", to learn more.Download Now
The Future of Freight Supply Chain
Are you ready for how the use of data will impact the future of the freight supply chain? TMW Executive Vice President Tim Leonard and his expert team of data scientists have researched the details to share with you.
There are key steps to preparing your business for these inevitable changes. The future is fast approaching. Download your guide now.Download Now
ELD Compliance: Are You Heading Down a One-Way Street?
The deadline for compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's ELD mandate is fast approaching. For companies rushing to comply with this new rule, there are two approaches: one allows companies to do no more than meet the government's minimal requirements; the other empowers your fleet to achieve greater efficiency and cost savings.
Discover how making a smart choice in selecting your ELDs can minimize your hardware investment cost and improve delivery operations.
Download our white paper to learn:
- How a shortsighted ELD compliance strategy costs companies more in the long run
- What companies should look for when choosing ELD devices
- How ELDs play a vital role in a true "connected enterprise"
- Why ELDs are an important business intelligence resource
Is There a Blind Spot in Your LTL Operations?
Few other transportation work environments can match a busy cross-dock operation for pure frenetic energy. Add a paper-based process to the controlled chaos and you have a recipe that could lead to costly errors and dissatisfied customers. Enter cross-dock process automation.
Adding automation to your process helps to streamline dock operations, minimize shipping errors and reduce lost revenue associated with incorrect weights, dimensions, and OS&D saving you time, money, and hassles.
Download our white paper to learn:
- The shortcomings of traditional paper-based cross-dock processes
- The expectations of customers in an increasingly e-commerce focused economy
- How automating cross-dock processes can increase employee efficiency
- How automation can help you improve customer satisfaction, minimize errors, and improve financial performance
Capture an Extra $571 per Truck
The prospect of quickly boosting your bottom line by a penny or more per mile is impressive, to say the least.
While you work hard every day pursuing new customers and freight, your best immediate opportunity to improve bottom line performance comes on the cost side. In fact, you are probably already overspending by a penny or more per mile in one of your top three cost areas: fuel.
Download our white paper to learn:
- The true impact of saving 4 cents vs. up to 9 cents per gallon
- The differences between and benefits of fuel optimization vs. fuel network planning
- How fuel optimization solutions can help you realize $571 in savings per truck
Transportation Institution vs. Information
The landscape of transportation and distribution is constantly changing. Trends such as omni-channel, crowdsourced and drone-facilitated delivery are placing new demands on trucking companies. By improving processes and utilizing Master Data Management, you can respond to these demands while driving efficiency in operations, business development, customer service, and sales within your company. You'll learn how to leverage technology and data to turn your company into an information-driven organization.
Download our white paper to learn:
- Industry trends and the impact of omni-channel delivery and new technologies on the future of distribution
- How master data management (MDM) can help you create and maintain actionable, reliable, complete, accurate, timely and secure data in a single environment
- Why MDM is key to improve fleet maintenance, customer relations and dock operations
The New Freight Transportation Puzzle
Using Advanced Transportation Management Systems for Omni-Channel and Last Mile Delivery Models
As omni-channel delivery models become more common, and even expected, carriers and logistics service providers are striving to rise to meet the freight transportation challenges of a 21st century economy. Advanced transportation management can help 3PLs, brokers and carriers to rethink and expand internal processes and service offerings to respond successfully navigate this uncharted territory.
Download our white paper to learn:
- The driving forces behind the changing supply chain
- How to transform and improve your service offerings
- The demands that e-commerce places on your transportation model, and how to respond to these challenges
- How business intelligence and analytics can help your business be more effective and efficient
The 20:1 Solution
Calculating the ROI of a Modern Asset Maintenance I.T. Solution
A growing number of fleets now apply the same I.T.-enabled discipline to maintenance operations that help improve the performance of most other operational areas.
Regardless of fleet size, the use of a modern asset maintenance solution can drive step-change improvements in shop efficiency, cost control and vehicle productivity. It can help maintenance operations optimize PM cycles, reduce labor hours, track product wear rates, and collect intelligence that can be used to improve purchasing strategies.
Download our white paper to explore how a modern AMS can help your company save money by:
- Helping you manage warranties and inventory
- Streamlining facility scheduling and repair order processes
- Providing real-time data tracking
Adaptive Fuel Supply Helping Carriers
Modern Technologies Promoting Service Excellence and ROI Through Improved Planning, Execution and Situational Awareness
Bulk fuel carriers are the tightrope walkers of the fuel supply chain, operating daily within the narrowest of tolerances to meet the needs of retail customers in a timely manner and in the quantities they need – no more and no less. Delivering the right loads in the right amounts and at the right times is paramount, and carriers who arrive before or after the optimal service window can create an array of problems for themselves and their customers.
In order to continue to grow in today's rapidly changing environment, carriers are proactively adapting to market conditions by examining and addressing each opportunity to improve operational efficiency and enhance their customers' buying experience. The primary tool enabling these changes is a modern transportation management system (TMS).
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- How industry changes have created new challenges in fuel delivery
- Modern tools can help carriers become more efficient
- Why TMS solutions are necessary to provide deeper visibility and situational awareness
- How modern TMS solutions help carriers maintain data integrity by streamlining the flow of information
Maneuvering Through the Final Mile Challenge
Choosing the Right Software Solution and Avoiding the Traps
As companies face the challenge of a 21st Century economy, many are discovering that the obsolete management methods and tools they are using exacerbate the problem of improving delivery performance in this changing environment.
A vital part of the supply chain that is most often in need of overhaul is the final mile – the movement of product to their final destination. Final mile is the most visible portion of the supply chain to the consumer, and in the customer's mind it is the most important aspect of delivery.Download Now
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Is your business doing enough to comply with regulations and ensure preventative processes are in place?
The causes of foodborne illnesses are plentiful and impact the entire food supply chain. What's even more concerning is these illnesses are largely preventable by using the proper precautions – and the right technology.
This guide covers:
- Understanding the Food Safety Modernization Act
- STF (Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food) Requirements for Shippers, Carriers and Receivers
- ELD Compliance Deadlines and Driver Benefits
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Big Data Driven Transportation Analytics
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- Selecting the right systems and services can maintain alignment with rapidly changing business circumstances and industry requirements
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Edinburgh To-Do List
get it? yeah… soooo…
anyway, i've updated the "to-do" list so you can see we've been busy little bees.
also, i've been on a richmond slash world wide web hunt for a purse to serve as a camera bag as well. that is, until i've found this one right here on jo totes website. it's her newest one and i love it! now, do i continue to search high and low for a purse to make into a camera bag or do it fork over the 90 buckaroonies? dilemmas dilemmas.
another thing i've discovered is little brown pen. O.M.G. like, this girl takes gorgeous pictures of paris. it pumps me up to take pictures of edinburgh when i get there. she has an etsy store where she sells her pictures and you can even get her pictures as postcards! it's making me think that maybe i can do that with edinburgh? ooooooo, i'm inspired! i really like her color series!


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Here's to Transformation
Transformation is not easy. It's frightening, uncomfortable, and sometimes undesirable. "I don't wanna change!" we yell to our innermost selves as we pretend to be content with who we are. As we convince ourselves that we don't need to change—that much.
Lots have changed in my life within the last month despite my opposition. I've adapted and chalked it up to this being my transformational season. A season that requires more sowing than reaping. During this time, one that I've learned to accept, I've vowed to draw nearer to God. I knew doing so would be the only way to ensure I make it out with my sanity and peace intact.
I discarded my old study notebook and started a new one. It was gray and white, adorned with a scripture on the front. One of my best girlfriends gave it to me last Christmas. I hadn't opened it until today. I needed something fresh; something dedicated strictly to this transition. I needed this notebook to be an ode to this season, with absolutely nothing from the past included.
I grabbed the new notebook and my study Bible and got back in bed. I opened the notebook to a note from my friend. A note I'd never read before, yet was still as relevant today as it was when she wrote it.
"One night God spoke to me and said 'Don't worry, she will be fine'," I read as she wrote to express her concern for my trying season of 2015. My eyes watered as I thought of how powerful those words were in the moment of which she shared them, and the moment they were read. 'She will be fine,' sounded like a proclamation. They were the words I needed to say to myself but couldn't muster up the courage to. Not then, and not now.
God was absolutely right, though. No matter how much pain I was/am experiencing or how much uncertainty filled/fills my mind, I was fine then, and I will be fine now.
But I don't share this to convince myself; I share this to convince you. To let you know that whatever you're enduring, you will be fine. That no matter how silent it may appear, you will be okay. That you can make it through. That you will make it through. That He is watching you closer than they are—whoever they are. That He is with you. That He is carrying you through every part of this phase. That this transformation is not to defeat you, but to promote you. That this very moment is to grow you into something bigger than you could've ever anticipated. To let you know that though it hurts now, it won't always hurt. It won't always be painful. It won't always be exhausting.
So here's to your transformation. To the cleansing of your heart from bitterness and hatred. To forgiveness. To your pursuit of peace and the bold elimination of everything that disrupts it. To self-love and the many ways you chose to display that. To purity. To the process.
Here's to the ending of one phase and the beginning of another. To lost friendships and the new ones arising. To the death of relationships and the clarity that will come from this separation. To leaving bad jobs. To leaving dead situations. To empowering yourself out of dark closets and padded rooms.
Here's to loud complaints turning to loud prayers. To clouded judgment becoming divine discernment. To lost hope becoming renewed faith. To isolation becoming salvation. To opposition becoming obedience. To the positive shifts in your spiritual maturity and the great things that will come from it.
Here's to the King creating in you the spirit He needs for you to fulfill your purpose. To the ways He's choosing to stretch you. To the fire He's bringing you through. To the way He's sharpening your story. To the way He's going to use you to tell it. To the lives you will touch. To the growth you will make. To the harvest you will reap.
Here's to all the amazing things awaiting you on the other side of this transformation. I'll meet you there.


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Make way for the Hall of Famers in WWE2K16
These days, DLC content feels like a cash grab with minimal enhancements that probably should have been included with the game in the first place. 2K Sports is making the WWE 2K16's latest DLC definitely more of an essential addition for old school wrestling fans from the 80s and early 90s including one match-up I still can't believe made it to the game.
- 2015 Hall of Fame Showcase ($9.99 value)
- Playable matches include:
- "Macho Man" Randy Savage vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts;
- Rikishi vs. The Rock;
- Alundra Blayze vs. Paige;
- Larry Zbyszko and Arn Anderson vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat and Dustin Rhodes
- Tatsumi Fujinami vs. Ric Flair;
- The Bushwhackers (Butch Miller and Luke Williams) vs. The Natural Disasters (Typhoon and Earthquake);
- The Outsiders (Kevin Nash and Scott Hall) vs. Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray);
- Playable matches include:
My favorite naturally is the Arn Anderson/Larry Zbysko vs. Ricky Steamboat and Dustin Rhodes match as that provides two more members of The Dangerous Alliance along with the previously included Ravishing Rick Rude and Stunning Steve Austin. Time to get that Beautiful Bobby Eaton made so we can have the full set.
I'm pretty shocked we're seeing Fujinami vs Flair. That was a classic match-up and it's a match that has nothing to do with the Attitude Era, which is why I'm fully supporting Ric Flair as the showcase wrestler for WWE 2K17.
Tatsumi Fujinami battles @RicFlairNatrBoy in the #WWE2K16 HOF DLC on 2/23! Details: https://t.co/jp2yakMZRp pic.twitter.com/MraHdecC2r
— WWE 2K17 (@WWEgames) February 19, 2016
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What an unexpected surprise to find in this morning's NYT a story about Father Moses Berry, an African-American priest of the Orthodox church, who not only pastors a small Orthodox parish in his Missouri hometown, but also runs a tiny museum dedicated to the black history of the village, which is now virtually all-white. Excerpt:
By founding a black history museum here, cleaning up his family's cemetery and telling his family's sometimes controversial story, beginning with its roots in slavery, Father Moses, as everyone calls him — an African-American, Orthodox Christian priest in a flowing black cassock — has tried to remind people of a part of the region's often-forgotten past, and to open up hearts and minds along the way.
"He brings peace to people. I've seen it," said Gail Emrie, 56, a local history buff who helped get the Berry family's 135-year-old cemetery — one of the region's few black cemeteries not located on a plantation — listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. "It is reconciliation, and it is his mission, reconciliation of our history between the races."
And Ms. Emrie went on, "Every little town down here could use" an Ozarks Afro-American Heritage Museum, which Father Moses opened in 2002.
Father Moses is part of a national, pan-Orthodox group called the Brotherhood of St. Moses the Black, a ministry that focuses in part on the African roots of Orthodoxy.


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Happy Birthday, Oprah!
Oprah Winfrey, born January 29th, 1954, is an American media personality, best known for her talk show The Oprah Winfrey Show. She is also an actress, producer, author, philanthropist and according to various sources, one of the most influential people in the world. Oprah's talk show was the highest rated talk show in history and ran for 25 seasons between 1986 and 2011. Her empathy, openness and deeply personal discussions with her guests resulted in an effect the Wall Street Journal called "Oprahfication". The term referred to her revolution and popularization of the tabloid talk show as therapy through mass communication. In addition to her talk show, Oprah is known for co-authoring five books, publishing O: The Oprah Magazine, creating her own production company and television network and appearing in films such as The Color Purple (1985). Oprah was ranked one of the wealthiest African-Americans in the 20th Century.
"The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude."
Oprah Winfrey's early life contained much hardship and woe. She was born in rural Mississippi to a young, single mother who could not afford to look after her. As a result, Oprah bounced between the homes of her grandmother and father, the former of which she accredits her courage to becoming a public speaker. Oprah's grandmother Hattie Mae said that ever since Winfrey could talk, she was on stage. Her confidence and intelligence led Oprah to become the most popular girl in her high school, an honors student, receive a full scholarship to Tennessee State University and win the Miss Black Tennessee beauty pageant. While still in high school, Oprah was hired to work for the local radio station part-time.
After helping boost the ratings of a Chicago talk show in 1983, Oprah was given her own talk show. It became syndicated and beat out Phil Donahue's daytime show, which had previously been the most popular show of its kind. Over the course of its broadcast, The Oprah Winfrey Show won 47 Daytime Emmy Awards and revolutionized the genre. Oprah was known to conduct deeply intimate conversations with her guests, who responded to her warmth and confided in her in a way they wouldn't with anyone else. In 1986, Oprah revealed her own tribulations and spoke of being abused by her relatives as a young child. Such personal conversations ascended the themes being discussed on her talk show to subjects such as drugs, health, religion and politics. The show is credited as one of the first media platforms to include mainsteam discussions of LGBT concerns.
The First Commercial for The Oprah Winfrey Show
Oprah invited many celebrities and political figures onto her show. The highest rated of these was the interview with Michael Jackson in 1993. The segment became the most watched interview in history as well as the fourth most watched event on American television ever. Oprah also shared the stage with Elizabeth Taylor, Tom Cruise, David Letterman and Barack Obama. Her support and close friendship with the Obama family is said to have pulled in over a million votes in the 2008 election.
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Oprah is a much loved figure in American pop culture, being praised with "overcoming adversity to become a benefactor to others". From 2004 to 2008 Oprah published her magazine O: The Oprah Winfrey Magazine which was reported to be one of the most successful start-ups in the industry. Her website Oprah.com continues to be a sanction for fans and advice seekers, reaching more than 70 million page views a month. Oprah is a philanthropist and has shown much generosity over the years. She has given more than 400 scholarships to Morehouse College in Atlanta, created the Oprah's Angels Network to provide grants to nonprofit organizations worldwide and raised more than $11 million in Hurricane Katrina aid.
The Opera Winfrey Show aired its final episode on May 25th, 2011. At its end, she stated: "I love this show. This show has been my life. And I love it enough to know when it's time to say goodbye. Twenty-five years feels right in my bones, and it feels right in my spirit. It's the perfect number—the exact right time. So I hope that you will take this 18-month ride with me right through to the final show." The show was the number one rated daytime talk show from the very debut. Oprah continues to do charity work around the globe and lives on "The Promised Land", her 42-acre (170,000 m2) estate in Montecito, California.
Oprah's Next Chapter, her interview program and return to television, was released on January 1st, 2012. It airs on Sundays at 9pm on her network OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network.
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Let the memory of Robert be with us forever
- 34 years old
- Born on January 11, 1975 .
- Passed away on June 26, 2009 .
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Robert Leffingwell lll 34 years old , born on January 11, 1975 and passed away on June 26, 2009. We will remember him forever.
Happy birthday to my baby boy....I miss you so much. That smiling face and loving arms will always be missed. This day 43 yrs ago god blessed me with you, I couldn't have ask for a greater blessing. Sadly he only gifted you to me for a while, giving you back was the hardest I'll ever have to do. I will see you soon my love.....Mommy
I miss you so much son.......I have cred so many tears,but nothing changes. I can't face the fact that you are no longer here. I look for you in the stores when I shop, I check out the other cars as I drive down the streets. I have looked everywhere, I can't wait until the day I cross over those golden streets and there you are. All my love son.....until then..... MOM
Here we are again....another year has passed. I remember you as always....my loving son. I miss you more every day. My heart aches are never ending. I love you son....MOM
Happy birthday in heaven son...I hope the stars sHine a bit brighter for you today. I know your smiling because you have the best birthday ever. I miss you and love you so much....until we meet again. Save a place for me...see you soon. I love you.....Mom
Son...a new year has begun without you here..you are so missed and loved. As this year begins I promise you will not be forgotten. Your birthday is coming soon..we will have a celebration of the love that you left behind. Soon my baby we will be together again....love you mom.
Once again we face the end of another year without you. We find it hard to face the holidays with a smile. I hurts so bad sometimes it's hard to breath. I love you and miss you so much. Take good care of your mawmaw Carrie. See you on the other side my love..... Mom
If only you knew how much I miss you. Every day gets harder to get through. Without you life isn't the same. I hope you and Mawmaw Carrie are having a great time up there. I love you son.....
Another day comes and goes...lots of tears and smiles all for my son. I miss you so much...can't wait till I see you again. Love mom....
Your memories are the light in the darkest night. You are missed so much. I love you so much son....until we meet again. Mom.


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Anne, the anglicized name for the founder of the orphanage supported by Global Partners In Life, was volunteering at an orphanage when she realized she could provide better care than the special needs children she worked with were currently receiving. She began taking children home to her apartment in 1996. To this day, Anne is called upon by hospitals and orphanages all over China to provide superior care for children suffering from the most severe medical conditions.
China's one-child policy has led to an increase in the number of abandoned children, whose parents are afraid of governmental retributions.
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With so many special needs children living in the orphanage, there is a constant and wide range of needs to be met. We are thankful that Global Partners In Life has been able to fund countless operations and medical procedures including, but not limited to, heart surgery, cleft palates, clubfoot, hydrocephalus, spina bifida, and corrective vision actions. Find out how you can help support these on-going needs.
With the exchange rate, your investment of $1 USD will provide more than 6 Chinese RMB for the children we support. Global Partners In Life is a 501(C) (3) organization, so your contributions are 100% tax deductible. You may contact us at P.O. Box 3782, Peachtree City, GA 30269 or by sending an email.


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The Masters of Research is a year-long course which offers the opportunity to carry out an independent research project in the field of English Studies. It is aimed at people who wish to extend their understanding of literature and explore a topic of their own devising under specialist guidance from staff in the department.
Students are given assistance at all stages of their project, from the shaping of a research question and the use of archives, to the delivery of conference papers and participation in academic networks. They are welcomed into a lively community of researchers in English and encouraged to participate fully in the activities of the Research Centre for Literature and Cultural History. In addition, they will also meet and work alongside postgraduates from across the Faculty – in Art, History and the Social Sciences.
The programme is designed in part as a preparation for doctoral study, and students who progress to PhD often acknowledge the important role it has played in their development. The advanced skills that it teaches – of research, analysis, reasoning and presentation – are also highly prized in many areas of employment.
For an insight into the MRes programme and the activities of the Research Centre from the perspective of past and current postgraduates see their research blog and testimonials below. For details of the particular areas of specialism amongst English staff see individual research profiles. The department seeks to support a wide range of research projects: please do feel free to contact lecturers individually to discuss ideas prior to submitting an application.
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I cannot stress enough the importance of the MRes course for my academic maturity. The unprecedented freedom and the excellent staff support offered by the MRes course offered me the chance to expand, merge, and refine my research interests into a cohesive whole that I find is still to this day yielding fruitful results. The skills learnt during the course of the degree allowed me to continue my studies into PhD level, something that I had previously considered to be far beyond my abilities. By giving me the confidence and ability to approach universities in America and Australia, an appreciation of research methods, and an understanding of the more technical aspects of academic life the MRes course broadened my horizons by equipping me with the vital skills required to undertake a PhD. I have found the transition from MRes to PhD to feel completely natural and cannot imagine myself working at PhD level without first completing the MRes course at LJMU.
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The MRes programme at LJMU places modern research skills at the forefront of postgraduate development. Working to prepare students for professional careers in academia by offering practical research experience—the MRes enabled me to pursue and recover original archival material, as well as giving me the opportunity to disseminate my research through conferences and seminars. The MRes syllabus is committed to cultivating and promoting a progressive academic environment, in which postgraduate students are able to make a significant contribution to scholarship in their field.
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Both my husband and I are graphic designers-turned web developers. Which means we love to draw, paints and do things artistically. Well, really I should say that my husband just LIVES artistically and he is the real inspiration for this post.
Packing lunch for school, whether it is preschool or all day school can be tedious and cumbersome. But here are some things I have watched Bryan do to lighten the load, and make things more enjoyable for Declan along the way.
1. Draw funny cartoons on the brown bag.
Granted, this is my hubby's specialty and you might get intimidated by it - but does your little one REALLY care about the quality of the drawing? All they will see is the quick strokes you dashed off with love, think of you when they see them and have a quick giggle. My husband usually picks a new animal from the farm or the zoo to capture each day.
2. Drop a sticker inside as their "surprise."
Declan goes digging for that sticker just like we did when we opened that Cracker Jack box as kids.
3. Make the food fun.
Slice a PBJ into long strips. Crumble up a Nutrigrain bar into a baggie, add a little honey, and tell them it's monsterooze. Whatever it takes to make it fun and enjoyable will make it more likely to be eaten - AND enjoyed.
4. Leave them a note.
Maybe just a quick "I love you," or maybe a treasure map for where you have hidden one of their toys at home for after school. Either way they will be thinking of you and having fun.
5. Let them pick the menu.
Kids who help choose and much more likely to like what they are eating and feel empowered by their parents. So maybe they pick some weird stuff sometimes? As long as you are OK with the nutrional aspects, who cares???
What other fun ways do you spruce up your kids' lunches?
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Applications for Enrolment in Kindergarten and Pre-primary for commencement in 2019 close on Friday 20 July 2018.
You are not required to complete an Application for Enrolment for Pre-primary if your child is currently enrolled in Kindergarten at Mount Hawthorn Primary School and you plan to stay at this school for Pre-primary. We will request Proof of Address in Term 4.
Mount Hawthorn Primary School is an Independent Public school. Due to recent and predicted enrolment trends and the availability of facilities to accommodate local students we currently have a local intake only status. We have a set boundary catchment area and only families living within this area are currently eligible to apply to enrol in our school from Pre-primary to Year 6.
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While it is not compulsory, almost all parents send their children to Kindergarten so they get the best start to learning at school.
If you are applying to enrol your child in Kindergarten, you can do this by enquiring directly at the school. In most circumstances, you are offered a place for your child if Mount Hawthorn is your local school and we have capacity.
Kindergarten enrolments are accepted from local families from approximately May to July each year for entry the following year.
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NB: As an enrolment driven IPS school, planning and placement decisions are made constantly and can change at any time. The orientation sessions are general information sessions and provide an opportunity to visit the existing classes in action. Specific placement and staff information may not be readily available at this stage.
If your child is currently enrolled in Kindergarten at Mount Hawthorn Primary School and you will continue to live within the school boundary, you are not required to complete an Application for Enrolment for Pre-primary. We will require current Proof of Address (e.g. Utilities Account or Rates Notice) and updated Immunisation Record (if applicable) in Term 4.
Children who are currently enrolled in Kindergarten at Mount Hawthorn Primary School but do not live in the intake-area will need to enrol at their local school for Pre-primary.
Pre-primary is compulsory and every child of Pre-primary age is required to attend school. All children in Pre-primary are guaranteed a place in their local school. You only need to re-enrol your child again if you move schools.
For more comprehensive information on enrolments refer to the Schools and You website.
Due to recent and predicted enrolment trends and the availability of facilities to accommodate local students we currently have a' local-intake' only status. We have a set boundary catchment area and only families living within this area are currently eligible to apply to enrol in our school. The boundary for intake into Mount Hawthorn Primary School is marked on the map below.
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Please use the form below to book in for one of our tours. Main school attendees are invited to attend school assembly in the Undercover Area starting at 9:00am, with the tour beginning immediately after the assembly at 9.30am. Alternatively, please come to the School Office at 9:30am to attend the tour.
Tours of the offsite Kindergarten campus at 45 Richmond Street, Leederville are available at 9.00am every Thursday morning during the school term (not during school holidays), there is no need to make a booking.
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It could be all about the size, or maybe it is the ability to store them wherever you want. Could it possibly be the power? There are a lot of things to like when it comes to portable air compressors. Whether they meet your specific demands is another story, as you'll see below that there are different kinds that cater to different needs. The best portable air compressor has a combination of high quality parts, is small enough to store move, and has enough power to where its use extends beyond blowing up a tire or a basketball. Not that there's anything wrong with being simple, but for a portable unit a healthy combination of features allows it to be more useful in real world scenarios and regular projects alike. You don't need a powerhouse, but you do need an air compressor that can at least handle a simple brad nailer.
About the only unit on the list that gets away with being average and lacking power is the Viair 00073 70P Heavy Duty Portable Compressor which is a gift from heaven for motorcycle users. They are an often overlooked bunch, and if you're a rider and you're looking for the perfect unit, this would be it. As for others that are looking for something more for everyday use, there are a lot of brand named items on the list that can benefit from a read-through. There are some clear winners, and not so clear losers. Making an informed buy the first time around will be your best option, as unfortunately warranties don't cover changing of minds. Here is a list of the best portable air compressors for your money.
- Kensun YS-205
- Brand: Kensun
- Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 6.8 x 5.2 inches
- Item model number: Kensun-AirComp-D1002
- Warranty: Manufacturer
- Viair 00088 88P
- Brand: Viair
- Product Dimensions: 11 x 6 x 7 inches
- Item model number: 00088
- Warranty: Manufacturer
- Brand: DEWALT
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 16.6 x 20.1 inches
- Item model number: DWFP55126
- Warranty: Manufacturer
- Brand: PORTER-CABLE
- Product Dimensions: 18.1 x 17.2 x 18.5 inches
- Item model number: PCFP02003
- Warranty: Manufacturer
- 1 1. Kensun D1002 AC (Home 110V)/ DC (12V Car) Portable Air Compressor Tire Inflator
- 2 2. Viair 00088 88P Portable Air Compressor
- 3 3. DEWALT DWFP55126 6-Gallon 165 PSI Pancake Compressor
- 4 4. PORTER-CABLE PCFP02003 3.5-Gallon 135 PSI Pancake Compressor
- 5 5. VIAIR 300P Portable Compressor
- 6 6. Viair 00073 70P Heavy Duty Portable Compressor
- 7 7. PORTER-CABLE CMB15 150 PSI 1.5 Gallon Oil-Free Fully Shrouded Compressor
- 8 The Accessory Bubble
- 9 Power
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1. Kensun D1002 AC (Home 110V)/ DC (12V Car) Portable Air Compressor Tire InflatorFirst on the list is the Kensun D1002 a multi-function inflator that is very low priced and easy to deal with out of the box. It operates under DC 12V or AC 110V to work through your cars cigarette lighter or in the wall plug directly out of your home. A 21.7 inch rubber air hose is included along with the 9ft. 10 inch cord when using the cigarette plug and the 6ft. 7 inch cord with the wall outlet plug. Quality with the unit is maintained on tires up to 33 inches and it can pump upwards to 40 PSI with an air flow rate of 11 liters per minute. The included gauge measures up to 250 PSI and should be ideal for most situations when needed. There are 3 nozzle adapters included with the unit that will work well for tires, sports and camping equipment, and toys.
Total weight is pretty respectable at only 4.7 pounds, and with a width and height that makes it friendly to store in multiple spaces. This is the upgraded version of the D1001 model and is represented as the 2015 version, with better features and stability all around. There may be compatibility issues with some cars, most notably expensive higher end cars that will probably require a different fitting than what's in the package. There is also the known problem with these types of compressors where ambient temps above 85 may cause some malfunctions when it is stored or operated for two long. This is a good starting compressor to have a portable unit, and you won't be disappointed. For users with high end vehicles you may want to do some homework first before making a purchase. As for other users this will not only meet your portable air compressor needs, it will surely exceed it.
2. Viair 00088 88P Portable Air CompressorAnother low-priced option is this 12 volt Viair 00088, with 120 PSI max working pressure with the only caveat being that the engine needs to be running while it's in use. This won't be the best option for everyone because of that need, but it still shines as a portable unit. There's 1.94 CFM free flow @ 0 PSI for great all around stability no matter the use. It uses high grade alligator clamps so that you can get a good tight fit on your battery rather than worrying about cheaper plastic option slipping off. There's some decent power in this little unit that can work well for ATV's, trucks, SUV's and even sedans. Clear lights and a foolproof design means it's easy to recognize what everything does. There is a 9 foot power cord, 12 foot air hose and up to 3 tips to use for inflating various items.
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This is an extremely small item, we're talking about 1 pound here, which puts it as one of the lightest on the list. It's easy to store, and can comfortably fit in small places without being a hazard. There is also the claim that Viair is he only compressor company that dual specializes in 12 and 24 volt industrial grade compressors, although recently the competition has been doing some catching up. They are however one of the most durable portable air compressors your can buy, and the quality will hold up for years before you see a decline. It doesn't have a carrying or storage case so that is a little bit of a letdown, but for the most practical purposes it hits the mark greatly. This is another great choice on the list and you can't go wrong for if you're looking for a portable air compressor. If having a hard time and you end up with this as your final 3, it won't be a bad choice at all.
3. DEWALT DWFP55126 6-Gallon 165 PSI Pancake CompressorThis 6 gallon beast from brand leader Dewalt is a high priced 165 max PSI model with 2.6 SCFM delivered at 90 PSI pump. Because of the high efficiency motor the unit can start up in cold weather, and even at peak use has a rated 75.5 dBA noise level to keep you from disturbing people nearby. Air tool performance is maximized with the high flow regulator and couplers, both of high quality. There is little to worry about with maintenance of the unit, as for the most part it takes care of itself. It was built from the ground up to withstand tough long hours of heavy workload so is out of the box more capable than half of the air compressors on the list. With an oil free pump and easily removable console cover, this unit will spend more time working for you than you sending it off for repair.
The included couplers are universal meaning that two users can simultaneously use the unit at the same time, with tank draining being quick and easy with the ball drain valve. When moving the unit the floor as well as the machine itself is protected by rubber leg covers. It's not as portable as some of the other units on the list at 30 pounds, but is convenient enough to have a cord wrap feature so it can easily be tucked away where you need it. This is a powerful air compressor that will meet needs far beyond tire, sport, and toy use. It's powerful enough to use with tools like a brad nailer and beyond, but in having that extra amount of power you will lose some portability. This is however one of the best on the list, and will last you for years after initial use.
4. PORTER-CABLE PCFP02003 3.5-Gallon 135 PSI Pancake CompressorAnother sought after name brand is Porter-Cable, with this powerful 135 PSI pancake compressor with 2.0 SCFM delivered at 90 PSI pump in a 3.5 gallon tank. Not only will you be able to output more power, but you'll have an incredibly quick recovery time in the process. The pump is oil free to help with durability issues that may plague lesser costing air compressors. The price for this unit is in the high range, but not too outrageous. Like the previous unit the weight may be an issue since it clocks in at 26 pounds, but it makes up for its size with a 120v motor with low amperage. It's a bit on the loud side with a dbA of 82, but coms with 2 gauges and a quick connect coupler.
For the ambitious it supports multiple trim finishing nailers for bigger projects beyond inflating tires and sports products. It can be used in home improvement, to power tools, even on framing or roofing jobs. The one thing lacking from this great purchase is accessories, which isn't a big deal if you already have them in your possession. For a new user this is going to result in an extra purchase that may hinder their decision on buying the unit in the first place. This is still one of the most powerful units on the list, even if it doesn't have the portability of the smaller units. For someone looking for a unit that will last them for years, this is easily in the top 3 on the list. If you can tolerate the high noise levels and vibration then this is the one to buy, especially since it is brand named. But if you're looking for something to carry in your car, then you may want to opt for the smaller units.
- Brand: VIAIR
- Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 x 5 inches
- Item Model Number: 30033
- Warranty: Manufacturer
- Viair 00073 70P
- Brand: Viair
- Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.5 x 8 inches
- Item Model Number: 00073
- Warranty: Manufacturer
- Brand: PORTER-CABLE
- Product Dimensions: 15.5 x 13.2 x 20.5 inches
- Item Model Number: CMB15
- Warranty: 1 Year Warranty
5. VIAIR 300P Portable CompressorAs one of the higher priced models on the list, the VIAIR 300P Portable Compressor is a 12 volt 150 PSI unit that depends on the car battery to run correctly. One of the requirements with the unit is that the engine has to be running in order to use it, so use caution when depending on this product. There is a pretty standard 2.40 CFM Free Flow a 0 PSI and a 33% duty cycle for long running. The battery clamps that powers the units are direct and heavy duty, so won't fall off while in use. They are very easy to attach, and with a 40 amp inline fuse it can handle a good bulk of tasks without overtaxing the unit or the battery. Accessories include a carrying bag, and tray with vibration isolators, an 8 foot power cable and an inline fuse holder.
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Included is a 5 in 1 inflator/deflator inline pressure gauge, which is one of the best on the list and highly accurate. If looking to inflate 33 inch tires quickly, this is the machine you want to get as it can output 150 PSI for 15 continuous minutes at a time. The entire unit is easy to use, the gauge is clear and easy to read, and the overall operation is so smooth that very little needs to be done on your end once it's up and running. Tips are included, and you'll get 3 of the most universal ones in the box. The bag isn't just a throwaway, and is high quality with zipper compartments for storage. There are no worries on the warranty, and you'll get a 1 year limited that covers the basics. This isn't a bad choice for a portable air compressor, although the engine running requirement may stop some people from coming to purchase. This is really a great unit and a hard one to pass up if you're looking for something reliable and competitively priced.
6. Viair 00073 70P Heavy Duty Portable CompressorFor a Viair product that won't hit the wallet hard, the low priced Viair 00073 70P Heavy Duty Portable Compressor is a nice alternative to the previous model on the list. It's a 12 volt 100 PSI unit that needs to have the engine running while in use. There is the below standard 1.27 CFM free flow at 0 PSI, but for the most part that can be ignored in favor of the portability. It includes a similar but small deluxe carrying bag that does the bare minimum, and the unit connects to the battery using a brass twist-on tire chuck. This isn't the most reliable way, and is a long way from high quality clamps, but it really isn't bad considering the price. The onboard gauge is pretty decent, and you can use it to check the pressure to get a mostly accurate reading.
This is one of the lightest on the list at 6.2 pounds, and can easily be stored in the trunk or tucked away in storage. The power cord is 15 feet, so there won't be a hassle trying to get it to connect. The unit is also one of the quietest ones on the list, but that is with a tradeoff of lacking any type of punch in the power department. It lacks considerable power and is one of the weaker choices you can make if looking for something to handle anything beyond inflating a couple of car tires. So don't think of it being quiet as a feature, but more so as the way it was made since it isn't as powerful as the others on the list. There aren't many on the list that would work well with motorcycle users, which puts this in unique company. If using for a motorcycle or something smaller, this is actually perfect. Anything that requires a little bit more power, and you're better off looking elsewhere.
7. PORTER-CABLE CMB15 150 PSI 1.5 Gallon Oil-Free Fully Shrouded CompressorThis interesting unit from Porter Cable is the last on the list, and is a high priced shrouded compressor with some unique features. The 2.0 SCFM at 90 PSI saves you a lot of time during use, and doesn't slow down over time. The tank capacity is 1.5 gallons with a water drain valve and rubber feet to protect the unit and your floors. It amazing has a 150 PSI max that stores a lot more air in the tank than other models, and gives it the ability for longer tool runtimes. The pump is of course oil free and easy to maintain over the years with light keep up. If using in cold weather it starts up easily due to the 120 volt low amp motor. The design and the weight of 20 pounds makes this an ideal enough unit to use around the house for heavier work but just light enough to bring along in your car. It's right at that number where it can be considered in the middle, so not light enough but also not heavy enough.
For noise concerns it is basically average, pumping out 79 dBA, so not great but also not bad. Concerns about touching hot or moving parts are alleviated with the enclosed design that protects you. A long 25 foot coil hose and generous 8 piece accessory kit handles a variety of inflation and tool tasks. The warranty is decent enough, and covers compressor components from general failure. The universal tips included are great to have, but are much lower in quality than the unit itself. So even when you have the adapters you need, for optimal performance it may be necessary to make an extra purchase online or at your hardware store. The size is perfect for small tasks and some around the house task, but with a 1.5 gallon tank you're going to run into problems that wouldn't take place if it was at least 2 gallons. It's still enough for its size to be worth a look, and with all of the included accessories despite their quality, this is still a nice buy.
The Accessory Bubble
Don't get too hung up on the universal tips or adapters that don't come with units. The average is that 3 tips will be included, but it is not guaranteed with every unit. Even if a unit ships with tips, it doesn't mean that they will be high quality tips. So in the end the tradeoff with price with getting a unit without tips and paying for them later is possibly a better bet than getting a unit with tips. For owners of air compressors already then this is a no brainer, as you will have some already laying around.
Don't short yourself on adapters if you are paying a premium for a great unit, as that can make the difference in whether the purchase was worth it to begin with. And don't be afraid to clamor over units that come with their own carrying bag since the entire idea of a unit is to be portable, and if you're bringing it with you in your car it is better in the bag that open and exposed. This is something else to keep in mind if you plan on traveling with a portable unit-if you buy one without a case or bag, do you feel comfortable with it being exposed? Thinking of it like that will help you to make a wise purchase when the time is necessary.
We could talk PSI all day but it won't really matter if that's all you're looking at with a portable air compressor. The price of power comes with a long waiting time, unit overheating, and even long term damage. That's why this list only contains the highest quality items that don't skimp on power, but have a respectable waiting time in order to use that power.
There are plenty of units on the market that can blow these on the list out of the water in a battle of straight up power, and yes they are portable. But the problem is that those units are unreliable, cause problems, and in some cases can even damage the items they are using like a car battery. Try not to get too wrapped up in PSI battles, and keep in mind that you also have to factor in the waiting time with larger PSI units that promise you the world. There are better units to be found on this list that will last you for years and give you better value for your money. If for some reason things go south, all of the units on this list at the very least have a limited warranty.
One of the bigger blunders when it comes to portable units is thinking that smaller should mean less power. While most in the industry get this right and can balance the amount of power in a unit with its size, there are some that was just not up to the task. They are great air compressors, but they're only good portable air compressors. A great portable air compressor takes the features of a bigger model and compacts it into a small travel size that can be stored and tucked away at will. It also consumes less power, has cord management, and is easy to read and use.
That doesn't mean that the product is a cheap plastic toy that can easily break, it merely means it is an advanced portable unit that is just as capable as a larger unit. The only real differences should be that of power, which the larger unit is expected to dominate with. There is also the lone motorcycle user, who probably only has 2 solid choices out of this entire list. At the very least those are two very good choices, so even if it's a narrow choice it's at least available. As the industry grows they may never fully cater to motorcyclist, but they will at least know that they are an available source. When that happens, expect a lot of good product to roll out their way as they work this untapped commodity.
Battery VS Wall
There are a couple of units that use a car battery rather than a wall outlet as a means to power the unit. While this has its pros and cons, the biggest con would be that the units that require the car battery also require the engine to be running. This can be a problem in multiple instance, but shouldn't deter you from a particular unit.
In most cases you will be fine, but in those special cases you'll probably wish you had made a different purchase. It's just something to keep in mind when deciding on a unit that requires the car engine to be running. These are still very capable units that will get the job done 95% of the time, so don't fret too much about the details when going in for a purchase.
Don't be afraid to look around this list until you find exactly what you want. There are a lot of big choices to make when choosing the best portable air compressor, and they go beyond price. Portable air compressors themselves aren't too expensive, even the best models from the name brands. A name brand unit is very affordable, but even so may not be the way you want to go when deciding on a portable air compressor. There is going to be some doubt on the first look but if you take the information here and compare it to a feature list of your own, then there is no doubt you will come away with exactly what you need.


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There is a wide coverage of topics to study on our German course including the study of language, history, literature and culture.
You take units in both languages in year one, and choose from a range of options in years two and four. You will spend five months of your third year in the Czech Republic, either at university or on a work placement, and the remainder of your placement in a German-speaking country.
In language classes, you will develop speaking, listening, reading, writing and translation skills, using a range of textbooks, media and internet resources.
Bristol's Department of German has an impressive reputation for teaching and research. You will follow a curriculum which introduces you to many aspects of German studies.
As well as following a structured language course, you will study literature, history, thought, politics, linguistics and culture. You will be able to choose from a wide range of options that allow you to pursue your own interests.
All German degrees last four years and include a period of residence in a German-speaking country on a work or study placement during the third year.
Bristol's German Department has a close community with an active student society and a range of extra-curricular social and cultural events, including regular dramatic performances.
Bristol is a very exciting place to study arts and humanities, with a thriving cultural life, several art cinemas, concert halls and theatres and a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere. Bristol students of German have access to a state-of-the-art multi-media centre.
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The German courses at Bristol will suit you if you have an enquiring mind, a love of language and a passion for exploring other countries and societies. Studying a modern language in the context of its speakers' history, literature, experience and outlooks opens horizons and challenges preconceptions.
As well as mastering the language, you will develop your skills of investigation and analysis which will be useful in a range of graduate employment opportunities.
The year abroad is an exciting opportunity to experience the challenges and the satisfaction of living in a different language and culture.
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Note: degree programmes and applications may require a more specific minimum score for admission.
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If your interest was piqued yesterday by the Honor 5X, the aggressively priced mid-range competitor, then you'll be glad to hear that you can already place your pre-order on either Amazon or Newegg. Both sites have all three colors for $199 with an expected ship date of January 31st.
While it is unquestionably a mid-range device, the Honor 5X does offer a number of features that have previously been reserved for higher-end devices. Two of the big highlights are the all-metal construction as well as the fingerprint scanner on the back. A 5.5-inch screen isn't unheard of in this range, and it is 1080p rather than the higher resolutions we've been seeing lately, but many people are perfectly happy with that display resolution.
As for the rest of the features, the camera is a respectable 13-megapixel f/2.4 shooter, and the 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 615 with 2GB of RAM should be plenty to keep things running smoothly on that 1080p screen.
The Honor 5X is launching with Android 5.1, but a rapid update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow is in the works.


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Adding a few pounds here and there during adulthood seems innocuous enough. It has its own catchy moniker — middle-age spread — and was once considered a sign of prosperity and success. It also seems to be an inevitable part of aging, affecting most Americans. In reality, adult weight gain is neither inevitable, nor innocuous. In many cultures, gaining weight during adulthood just isn't the norm.
Gaining more than a few pounds after your early 20s can nudge you down the path to chronic disease, and the more weight you gain, the harder the push will be. In two large, long-term Harvard studies, the Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study, middle-aged men and women who had gained 11 to 22 pounds after age 20 were up to three times more likely to develop heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and gallstones as their counterparts who gained 5 pounds or less.
Three related aspects of weight — how much you weigh in relation to your height, your waist size and how much weight you gain after your early 20s — increase your risk for:
• a heart attack, stroke or other type of cardiovascular disease
• high blood pressure, high choles- terol and diabetes
• post-menopausal breast cancer and cancer of the endometrium, colon or kidney
• snoring and sleep disorders such as sleep apnea
• adult-onset asthma
• arthritis, infertility and gallstones
Weight sits like a spider at the center of an intricate, tangled web of health and disease. It isn't a new idea, it isn't sexy, and it certainly won't land me a spot as the next fad diet guru on Oprah, but next to whether you smoke, the number that stares up at you from the bathroom scale is the most important measure of your future health.
Use this calculator provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to find your "body mass index" or BMI, which adjusts for the fact that taller people tend to weigh more than shorter people.
Unfortunately, these guidelines may be too generous. The panel members who set the guidelines in 2000 agreed that the risk of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure begins to climb at lower weights than the "Healthy Weights" shown on the chart. But they didn't feel justified in choosing a lower cutoff between healthy and unhealthy weights because doing so would have labeled the majority of the U.S. population as overweight.
Almost everyone who falls into the "Moderate Overweight" category — except for extremely muscular body builders — would be healthier if they could reduce their weight, and even many people in the higher ranges of the "Healthy Weights" are not at their healthiest weight.
The bottom line is this: If you are in the "Healthy Weight" range, do everything you can to stay there. If your weight is above that range, you will do yourself a huge health favor by keeping it from getting larger and, if possible, bringing it down.
Your weight depends on a simple but easily unbalanced equation: Weight change equals calories in minus calories out. Burn as many calories as you take in and your weight won't change. Chalk up your weight to a combination of what and how much you eat, your genes, your lifestyle and your culture.
Your diet. What and how much you eat affects your weight.
Genes. Your parents are partly to thank, or to blame, for your weight and the shape of your body. But genetic influences can't explain the rapid increase in obesity seen in the United States over the last 30 years.
It's possible that our prehistoric ancestors shaped our responses to food. Early humans routinely coped with feast-or-famine conditions. Eating as much as possible whenever food was available may have been a key to surviving the lean times. This means that complex chemical interactions between body and mind that evolved eons ago may drive us to eat whenever possible. In this era of plenty, that means all the time.
Lifestyle. If eating represents the pleasurable, sensuous side of the weight change equation, then metabolism and physical activity are its nose-to-the-grindstone counterparts. If you work a desk job and do little more than walk from your car to your office and back again, you may burn ridiculously few calories each day.
Culture. Ours is a culture of living large, of Texas-size appetites where quantity often edges out quality. Indulgence is tolerated, even revered. Just imagine your grandmother urging you to have another helping or the pleasurable groans and belt loosening that end many holiday and regular meals. These are not universal tendencies. In France and throughout much of Asia, the cuisine emphasizes quality and presentation, not how much food can be crammed on a plate.
On top of that, we have what I call the overproduction problem. U.S. farmers produce 3,800 calories' worth of food a day for every man, woman and child in America. That's almost double what the average person needs. The almost inevitable consequence of this surfeit is a system that encourages full-tilt consumption.
The food industry spends tens of billions of dollars a year learning the best ways to entice us, and then acting on that knowledge. The keen senses we have inherited for salt and sweetness that were once needed for survival (our taste for sweet things, for example, helped early humans sort through leaves to find the tender young ones with a ready supply of energy) are continually exploited. The sugar and salt content of products has been ratcheted up to increase our expectations for sweetness and saltiness, and to get us to eat, and buy, more. What's more, food is sold everywhere.
Given the body's seemingly innate tendency to gain weight, and the food temptations that bombard us, how can you avoid gaining weight, or lose it if you need to? I suggest a three-pronged strategy:
Become a defensive eater. Watching calories as we age involves more than just selecting certain types of foods or a particular diet. It also means learning how to avoid overeating. Here are a few suggestions:
Practice stopping before you are stuffed. Recognize that we are victims of our culture, one that glorifies excess.
Be selective. Don't eat things just because they are put in front of you.
Choose small portions. In restaurants, realize that portions are often oversized and that a single meal can contain your entire daily caloric allowance.
Slow down and pay attention to your food when you eat. When you wolf down your food, you very effectively bypass the intricate set of "I'm full" signals that your digestive system is designed to generate.
Find a diet that works for you. If you read diet books or keep up with health and nutrition news, you've probably heard a lot about "fat calories" or "carbohydrate calories." The idea that fat calories are different from carbohydrate calories came from studies done under extreme conditions, such as consuming pure carbohydrate, protein or fat. In a normal diet though, your body converts excess calories from all three kinds of food into fat at the same rate. Like a kiss or a rose, a calorie is a calorie. Fiddling with the form of calories doesn't help you lose weight.
Almost any kind of diet can lead to weight loss, at least over the short term, because even the oddest diet makes people pay attention to how much they are eating. This mindfulness is often enough to limit daily calorie consumption, the single most important key to controlling weight. Most such fad diets fail in the long run. A good diet, though, helps you lose weight and maintain a lower weight for a long time.
The ultimate diet would be one that controls hunger, is pleasing and satisfying, meets the body's needs for energy and nutrients, and minimizes the risk of chronic disease.
My recommendations are: 1) keep track of your calories and 2) follow the healthy eating guidelines above.
Diets low in sugars, white flour and other refined carbohydrates are best, and a diet that borrows heavily from the Mediterranean and other traditional diets can offer a healthy nutritional foundation. Plenty of vegetables and whole grains and relatively little meat means a relatively low energy density. The abundance of vegetables and whole grains, as well as the relatively high percentage of fat (30 percent to 45 percent of calories, mainly from olive and other vegetable oils), makes for mild effects on blood sugar. Just as important, this type of diet is open to creative interpretation. You can incorporate cuisines from around the world, as well as your own creations, into an eating pattern with enough variety and pleasure to last a lifetime. (For more information on the Mediterranean diet, see "Heart-Healthy Eating With Delicious Mediterranean Dishes," February/March 2004.)
Get moving. Other than not smoking, exercise is the single best thing you can do to get healthy or stay healthy, and keep chronic diseases at bay. Regular physical activity improves your chance of living longer and living healthier, helps prevent numerous diseases, including arthritis, heart disease and certain cancers, relieves symptoms of depression and controls weight.
Not too long ago, experts thought only vigorous exercise helped keep the heart and circulatory system in shape. Recent research has tempered that idea. We are learning that brisk walking offers many of the same benefits as sweating it out in a noisy gym.
Among women participating in the Nurses' Health Study, there is a very strong link between walking and protection against heart disease — women who walked an average of three hours a week at a brisk pace were 35 percent less likely to have a heart attack over an eight-year period than women who walked infrequently. Brisk walking offers similar protection against diabetes.
Weight control isn't impossible, nor does it need to mean deprivation or a boring, repetitious diet. With conscious effort and creativity, most people can successfully control their weight over the long term with an enjoyable but reasonable diet, and near-daily exercise. A longer, healthier life is definitely worth the effort.
Guidelines for Healthy Eating
Best Bets
• Daily exercise and weight control
• Whole grain foods at most meals
• Vegetables in abundance
• Fruits 2 to 3 times/day
• Plant oils (not hydrogenated)
In Moderation
• Nuts and legumes 1 to 3 times/day
• Fish, eggs, poultry 0 to 2 times/day
• Dairy or calcium supplement
• Alcohol 1 to 2 drinks/day (optional)
Eat Sparingly
• Saturated fats: red meat, butter
• Starches: white rice, white bread, potatoes, pasta
• Sweets
Walter C. Willett, M.D., is chair of the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health and is a widely respected, independent scientist who has devoted his career to studying the complex connections between what we eat and our long-term health. He has been a leader of one of the largest and longest running studies of nutrition and health, begun in 1976 and ongoing with 121,000 participants. This article is excerpted from Eat, Drink and Be Healthy by Walter C. Willett, M.D., with P.J. Skerrett. Copyright © 2001 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College. Reprinted by permission of Free Press, a Division of Simon & Schuster, Inc., N.Y.
HOW"S THAT ADVICE WORKING FOR YOU? Same tired old advice as the American Heart Association and Edible Oil Industry parrots. "Just eat lots of polyunsaturated vegetable oils and stay away from those nasty animal fats and you will be all better.' Does the US have higher or lower incidence of heart problems since this advice began being given? In the 1920s most doctors had NEVER SEEN heart disease like clogged arteries. This was when most people art SATURATED animal fats and/or COCONUT oil. The Weston A. Price Foundation has lots of information about which traditional diets provide the healthiest outcomes and it is NOT the high grain diets- whole or refined. Phytates in grains, especially WHOLE grains prevent mineral absorption leading to tooth decay. I was vegetarian for12 years and almost died. My mineral absorption went OFF THE NEGATIVE side of the chart. And, like many vegetarians I know, I was overweight...on ALL whole grains and beans, polyunsaturated vegetable oils and lots of fruits and vegetables and while getting exercise. Grass fed animal protein assists the body in BURNING fat and when proper grazing practices are used, actually helps restore the fertility of the soil as shown by Allan Savory of the Savory Institute. Rethink this same-old, same-old politically correct advice given by this writer.
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April 10, 2009 (CHICAGO) --Chicago's Merchandise Mart will soon display a big new exhibit that should have visitors looking skyward.The Fly's-Eye Dome reaches 24-feet high and will be featured at this year's International Fair of Contemporary and Modern Art at the Merchandise Mart.
Designed in 1977 by American designer and architect Buckminster Fuller, the hardware structure consists of 50 fiberglass pieces from 1977.
The sculpture weighs 3,500 pounds.
The prototype was fabricated in California and is courtesy of Max Protetch Gallery in New York.
Buckminster Fuller originally conceived the dome as a living structure with fiberglass windows in each hole and intended to harness wind and solar energy.
Fuller was concerned with how humanity can survive long term on planet earth.
The dome exhibit runs from May 1-4 with a preview on April 30.


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Dressing Stylishly And Well In Your Senior Years
Eventually, the physical and visual aspects of getting older will make themselves known and will start to cause changes to our lives daily. We must counteract these effects at all costs. There are tips below that can help anyone of any age prevent serious problems that could manifest themselves later in their lives.
Stop frowning if you want to avoid wrinkles. Believe it or not, it's the truth. Every time you sense a frown coming on, pinch yourself. Finally, you will be free of the horrible habit.
If you stop stressing over numbers, you will help yourself age better. You can drive yourself crazy constantly thinking about how much you weigh, how much smaller you are getting and how old you are. You pay your doctor to worry about your numbers, so throw them out of your mind and focus on things that are more fun instead.
Try a resveratrol supplement. It has been shown through numerous studies that reducing the amount of calories your body takes in will fight the effects of growing older. Resveratrol is found in both grapes and nuts. The substance itself is also derived from Japanese knotweed, which is frequently used to produce resveratrol supplements. Resveratrol is found in Senna Quinquangulata too.
Following a balance diet is one of the most important things you can do as you age. The diet should consist of fiber, whole grain, fruits and vegetables. You should limit the amounts of cholesterol, saturated fat and trans fat you consume. This provides you with the nutrients required for a healthy body.
Always try and learn new things as a means to feel young. Learning is an important part of life.
Increase the intensity of your workout regimen. The older you get, the more activity your body will need to help it to stay strong and flexible. Take a thirty minute walk during the weekdays. Switch it up with strength workouts twice a week. This will help keep your body fit as a fiddle, at a level which will help ward off other growing older issues.
With age, a lot of people are simply not able to live on their own anymore. There comes a time in many peoples lives when they must depend on others to take care of them because they can no longer do it themselves. This is the time to consider moving into a long term care facility or nursing home. It may not be something we want to do, yet it is much safer than living alone unable to care for ourselves. The licensed professionals will provide you a quality of health care that you are unable to provide for yourself.
You have just read some of the best advice on slowing down, or preventing, the signs of growing older. You can never start too early to live a healthy life. Age is a number. There is really no reason you have to feel any differently to the way you have always felt.