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We Are About Relationships
Scott and Carrie Gerow grew up in Florida, but both found Nashville as the perfect place to flourish in their respective branches of the arts. They moved to the area when Carrie took a position to dance with Nashville Ballet, and Scott soon got a position at a local recording studio while finishing his Master's Degree in Composition from MTSU. Today, Scott is a professional producer, musician, composer/songwriter and owner of Battery Lane Music. Carrie is a professional dancer and teaches at the School of Nashville Ballet and Belmont University. Fortunately for Christ UMC, both have put their talents to work in the services and media productions of the church!
They have been married since 2003 and were married at Christ UMC. Between the time when they met in South Florida and when they moved to Tennessee, they also lived in Vienna, Austria, where Scott studied music composition and arranging. They currently live in Nashville with their obsessively loving dog, Jack.
In their spare time, both Carrie and Scott enjoy supporting the community of artists in Nashville by going to see musician, dance and theater performances and to visual artists' showings. They also enjoy nature and the outdoors through everything from camping to hiking to kayaking to even skydiving!
It was Carrie's initial love of the church's architecture that prompted them to get married at Christ UMC; however, after they attended the church worship service and felt the love that everyone had for one another and for serving the community, they quickly wanted to become part of the church family and became members in 2002. Today, you'll often see them involved in the music and children's ministries and serving with Room in the Inn.
What makes Christ UMC unique?
Christ UMC represents a place where all are truly welcome. It's unfortunate that this is often unique in religious institutions; however, the people at Christ UMC live, through their actions, the statement that "all are welcome to the table." We have never felt judged or that our ideas, no matter how similar or different, where not welcomed or heard. The people at Christ UMC are always striving to be more loving and to understand Jesus's teaching in a more deep and meaningful way, while understanding that no one person has all the answers. They live out the idea that it takes relationships to help challenge each other to grow together. There's always something new and different to discover at Christ UMC, and space is made for different styles of music, types of worship, and theological ideas that may be outside of each other's comfort zones.
What does "We Are About Relationships" mean to you?
It means challenging each other to be better people, helping each other to discover each person's place in the universe, and ministering to and welcoming those in need while growing together as a family in a broken world.


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weekendWednesday, August 08, 2012
our little boy is getting so big now and starting to make little noises for everything. he makes little noises when he is yawning, makes little wolf noises when he is unhappy about something, makes little chipmunk noises when i move him from my arms to his moses basket when he is sleeping, and when he is feeding he makes the cutest cooing noises.
have a great week!
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- Anonymous8 August 2012 at 11:19
its amazing how quickly they grow. Leaving for work this morning I noticed the changes in him... the little fat legs , the fullness in his tiny face, the little giggles and those smiles. Im looking forward to taking you to the park and playing "catch" with you but I dont want to wish this special time away from you Riley. You are a fantastic little boy and I hope those smiles get wider and those giggles get louder. Seeing you stare at your mom the way you do.. BOY the love is awesome, I know my chance will come but For me, seeing you happy and healthy thats all that matters.ReplyDelete
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Don Grigware is an Ovation nominated actor with The Road Theatre Company who inaugurated Behind the Scenes Theatre Chit Chat for the former Metro LA (previously NoHo LA) during a six-year stint as theatre editor. He has contributed to the former www.reviewplays.com with his monthly column Let's Talk Theatre.
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For NASA, it's always better to be safe than sorry. As Joseph Stromberg writes over at Vox, the space agency is looking to test its capability to deflect an asteroid on a collision course with Earth:
"In 2022, NASA plans to send a probe crashing into an asteroid at more than 13,000 miles per hour to deflect it off its course.
This particular asteroid isn't a threat to us. But NASA is trying to figure out how it might defend Earth from asteroids more generally — in case a big one really does head our way in the future."
Many experts, including our own Bill Nye (see video below), fear that the human race could easily be eradicated by a wayward chunk of space rock if we don't take proper precautionary measures to both a) colonize other habitable locations within the galaxy and b) learn to push incoming asteroids away.
NASA will work with the European Space Agency for the 2022 program.
Read more at Vox.
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Get your own…'Oh Deer!'
Supergraph is Australia's Contemporary Graphic Art Fair that celebrates design, print and illustration.
Ms Browns Lounge was a Supergraph Pick at their inaugural event in 2014!
Each year the fantastic Melbourne print shop, Signed & Numbered is at the event, hosting a booth and launching their 50/50 prints there.
50/50 prints are limited edition prints priced at $50 in editions of 50. It's a great opportunity to get your hands on some truly affordable art by S&N artists.
Buy 'Oh Deer!' online – head over to S&N's website HERE!
My "Oh Deer!" print was amongst an amazing selection of great work. Printed exclusively for Signed & Numbered at Supergraph, this little grumpy creature-head was hand cut from lino and relief printed on an 150 year old Albion Press in letterpress black ink.
We've also done a sneaky hand coloured version you can find in our online shop, if, like me, you have a thing for magenta…


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There are laws in every state that prohibit minors from possessing alcohol in at least some circumstances. In majority of the states, minors cannot possess alcohol in public places unless incidental to employment. In many states there are exceptions to this rule. This rule generally does not extend to private residences. In most states public possession of alcohol by a minor is permitted if a parent or adult spouse is supervising.
Under existing state laws, a minor can be arrested for an alcohol offense even if he or she is not drinking. Merely holding a container is sufficient for violations of the state laws on alcohol possession by minors. It is illegal for any person below the legal age to possess alcohol. Any under aged person found in possession will be charged with Minor in Possession of alcohol (MIP). MIP can have long-term consequences on the minor's life. A conviction will result in a criminal record that can harm educational options and career prospects.
If you are under the age of 21 and caught operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more, you will be charged with underaged DUI. The exact terminology differs from state to state. The penalties for underaged DUI are prescribed by state law. If convicted for underaged driving, you will have to do community service and enroll in alcohol and driving classes. You will also be subject to fines and probation. Your vehicle may be impounded in some cases. You can also be sent to jail if there are aggravating factors.


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Heist & Co. wants you to be happy with your purchase.
You may return your merchandise, within 10 days of purchase for a full refund if you are unhappy for any reason. Item(s) must be returned in its original packaging, unopened/unused for a full refund. We do not accept items back that have been opened or used unless the product is damaged or defective. Shipping charges are not refundable. Please note that we can process returns and refunds only for items purchased directly from Heist & Co. Items sent as gifts from our website can only be returned by the original sender. All other gift orders can be exchanged by the recipient for identical merchandise in the event that the item arrived damaged.
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Heist & Co.
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The buyer is responsible for all shipping & handling fees for items returned to Heist & Co. We do not refund shipping fees. Returns are usually processed within a week of arrival and may take 1-2 billing cycles for the refund to appear on your statement.
All returned items must be unworn/unused merchandise in its original packaging within 10 days of receipt of purchase. Items that do not meet these criteria or are non-returnable, will be denied.
If you need to return a product (see how to return merchandise) a refund will be issued to the same method of payment that you used for the original order. Please note that there will be a $1.50 restocking fee applied to each item returned for a refund. After receiving and inspecting the returned item(s), a refund will then be issued in an amount equal to the product purchase price less any applicable restocking fees and return shipping costs.
We'll send you an automatic email as soon the refund is successful. Depending on your financial service provider, it may take a few days for the transaction to appear on your statement. We are unable to submit refunds to any payment method other than the one originally used for the order. We cannot offer checks or other forms of reimbursement.
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Free Valet Parking
Waikiki Elementary
3710 Leahi Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
Look for the "Labor Unity Parking" sign.
Shuttle Service to & from Waikiki Shell
Kapiʻolani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Rd
Honolulu, HI 96816
In collaboration with the Teamsters Local 996, we will be offering free shuttle service to the Waikiki Shell from Kapiʻolani Community College.
Teamsters Local 996 Shuttle Schedule
Sunday, September 4: 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Teamsters Local 996 Pick-Up Location
Pick-Up: Waikiki Shell Entrance
Drop-Off: Kapiolani Community College
*Parking shuttle service subject to change.*
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Hawaiʻi Labor Unity Picnic
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6 Health Benefits Of Adding Just 1,000 Extra Steps A Day
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You've probably heard that logging 10,000 steps daily can help you control your weight and keep you healthy. But if you have an office job, spend a lot of time driving, or are constantly pressed for time, shooting for that number can seem overwhelming—if not downright impossible. Should you resign yourself to being a couch potato/desk jockey? Hardly!
While getting 10,000 steps (or more) is a great goal, upping your current activity level by just a little—say, an additional 1,000 steps—has solid health perks, say experts. What's more, almost anyone can tack on this seemingly small amount of movement, says Harley Pasternak, ACSM-CPT, IDEA master trainer and New York Times best-selling author of The Body Reset Diet.
Take a second to ponder the math, and you'll see that it really does add up: 1,000 steps clocks out to about half a mile, which works out to an extra 365,000 steps a year. "That's nearly 180 miles of extra movement, and it will absolutely change the way you look and feel," says Pasternak. Here are some of the perks that come with moving just a little more:
1. Your heart won't have to work so hard.
"Simply going from being sedentary to engaging in even modest levels of activity dramatically improves your health and begins decreasing your risk of heart disease," says Michele Olson, PhD, a professor of exercise physiology at Auburn University at Montgomery. Movement makes your muscles better able to pump blood throughout the body, so your heart rate comes down.
2. You'll slash your stroke risk.
Extra activity directly reduces your chances of having a stroke. It also helps keep your blood pressure in check—which further reduces your stroke risk. Double win!
3. Your cholesterol levels may improve.
Got high LDL, the "bad" kind of cholesterol? Taking an extra 1,000 steps a day may be enough to make a difference. "When you move more, you burn up cholesterol and other lipids in your bloodstream so they have less of a chance of invading and damaging your blood vessels," explains Olson.
4. You'll stress less.
Taking a short, brisk walk may really be the best way to clear your head and lift yourself out of a funk. The physiological reason is twofold: When you exercise, your body produces feel-good chemicals called endorphins. Physical activity also cuts levels of cortisol—a stress hormone that can make you feel lousy and raise your risk of a slew of mental and physical health problems, says Pasternak.
5. Your bones will get stronger.
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To reap any—or all—of these benefits, you'll need to make extra activity a regular thing. "A thousand additional steps a day really add up, but consistency is key," says Pasternak. Some easy ways to make it a habit include snagging the furthest (rather than closest) parking spot to your office door, marching around while you're talking on the phone, and ditching your coffee pot so you have to walk to a local shop for your morning cup.


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Current Programs Available:
You are welcome to join, regardless of where you live. A current community association membership is required for registration to Any program offered by Community Associations, Zone Boards and Zone Board Affiliate Groups within Regina. Community Association Memberships will be available for purchase at the City Wide Registration Locations Held by Each Association. If you don't have a membership to your community association and live outside of Normanview, we can sell you an Associate Membership, which will not only allow you to register for our programs, but will also those offered by other community associations or affiliate groups until the expiration date of August 31, Annually.
Registration to NRG programs or those offered by any other Community Association or Affiliate Group can be done at your local Registration Event or at Our Event.
NRG will not be offering make-up class or program dates for those affected by school day closures beyond our control. We will contact registrants of any cancelled dates by email only.
Teen Badminton:
Teen players 16+ are invited to join the adult group with the skill level to play at that level.
Adult Badminton:
Come out and have some good fun while getting fit, with residents from numerous neighbourhoods in the Northwest. Mondays, January 16th to April 10th at St. Joan of Arc School, 10 Dempsey Avenue from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. $10 Session Fee.
Zumba Classes:
The following classes are available. They are presented by Lynn Reavie a fully certified AFAA Group Fitness Instructor and First Aid/CPR Certified.
Zumba Basic:
NRG will be continuing this Zumba Class in the Fall (& Upcoming Winter) Session for Adults aged 14+. It will start Wednesday, January 18th running to April 5th at Ecole St. Mary School, 140 McIntosh St. N. from 8 to 9 pm (Wednesdays).
$50 Session Fee or $10 Drop In Fee (Current Membership Card must be physically presented).
Parent & Child Zumba:
NRG will be re-offering this Very Popular Zumba Class in the Fall (& Upcoming Winter) Session. It will start Wednesday, January 18th running to April 5th at Ecole St. Mary School, 140 McIntosh St. N. from 7 to 7:45 pm (Wednesdays). "Parent" Registered for the Class may be the Child's Parent, Grand-Parent, Guardian, Sibling (18+) or Approved Adult (18+). Sibling or Approved Adult will require a "Letter of Approval" from the Custodial Parent or Guardian.
$50 Session Fee with 1 Child & $10 for each additional Child. We will allow registrant Parent (Grand-Parent or Guardian) to "Sub-In" a Substitute Guardian when they are unavailable to participate to ensure consistent participation of the child registrant(s).
Mixed Adult Competitive/Recreational Volleyball:
Come out and have some fun on Tuesdays, January 17th – April 11th, 7:30 to 9:00 pm at St. Joan of Arc School, 10 Dempsey Avenue. 16+ years of age. Drop In attendance without teams. $10 Session Fee. A current community association membership is required for registration. We have a friendly group of participants from neighbourhoods citywide that welcome those joining.
Forever in Motion Class:
Exercise and Wellness Program:
This class while tailored to Adults 50+, is also applicable for those needing a mobility rehabilation program. Attention to maintaining joint flexibility and overall muscle tone promotes ease of motion and balance stability.
Free to Register, with required current community association membership (which must be physically presented at first session). Thursdays, January 19th to April 6th, 10:00 to 10:45 am at the Northwest Leisure Centre on Rochdale Boulevard.
Bring your own bottled water.
Saskatchewan Safety Council
Mature Driver Refresher Course:
This course offered through NRG, open to all drivers 50+, is FREE to attend. Pre-Registration Required. Residents from any community in Saskatchewan are welcome to participate. There are no exams and cannot effect your driver license status.
We are planning on a early or mid spring course and return of the fall course. Stay tuned.
Please bring your own lunch.
Donations or $10 Membership to NRG optional to help offset costs for Rental, Beverages and Snacks.
NRG Dog Coop:
Free Dog Sitting Program:
Members must have a current community association membership and be registered with the chairperson, Sheila Sigouin.
Members will arrange with each other to babysit dogs on an occasional basis for free. Conditions apply.
Contact Mike or Sheila Sigouin at 306.569.4667 for more information.
Monthly meetings at 4 Krivel Crescent held on the first Thursday monthly.
Family Outdoor Winter Activity:
Candy Cane Lane Holiday Light Festival
Tour homes in Normanview that comprise the "Premiere Holiday Group Display" in Regina. The main part of the tour is on 7th Avenue North and Champ Crescent. The donation site on Champ Crescent can be accessed using the east entrance off 7th Avenue North. The voluntary counter-clockwise direction one way traffic is to make the procession less congested for visitors and residents alike. Please adhere to this request.
Homes throughout the neighbourhood (170 in 2015) will be shown on a map on this website.
The Festival runs nightly from 6:30 to 9:00 pm, November 30th to December 24th. We will no longer be open on the 25th, or days following. Depending on Weather and availability of volunteers, it may be extended in duration on busy nights, or conversely if below -25 with windchill, may be closed or close early. Santa will be present for photos on Sundays between 7:00 & 8:00 pm.
While there is no cost to tour the homes on the route, there is a Required Admission price for entry into the donation site on Champ Crescent that features the new "North Pole Village" Display as well as the back yard "Winter Wonderland" Display accessible through the "Candy Cane Arcade". This location now has over 24,000 lights and an impressive collection of inflatable components. $1 for Children under 14, $2 for Teens under 18 and Seniors 60+, $3 for Adults 18+. Cash proceeds will be shared generously with designated beneficiaries to be announced prior to opening day.
Hot chocolate, courtesy of Ambassador Coffee Service (with or without Marshmallows, courtesy of Tom's Independent Grocer) and Pinwheel Shortbread Cookies (3 pack) will be available for $2 each.
Thanks to a donation from SaskPower, a Saskatchewan Roughriders Jersey with an Iconic Player name and number ($200 value) will be raffled off to raise funds. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. Draw to take place at closing on December 8th.
This festival run by volunteers not only from the Normanview area but citywide, serves as a crucial fund raiser for our non-profit community association as well as the Designated Non-Profit Charities in Regina (to be announced). High school students from all areas of the city have stepped up to participate in this worthy cause that addresses Food Security in our community. Aside from Creation and Set-Up of Displays, the Festival has commitment of over 400 volunteer hours to adequately serve the anticipated 15,000 visitors this year.
While we are searching for the right Business Partner to come on board as a Branding Sponsor for the Festival, we graciously appreciate the sponsors, partners and contributors that make this event possible.
Sponsors: Ambassador Coffee Service & Tom's Independent Grocer
Partners: Regina & District Food Bank & Normanview Crossing
Media Partner: Harvard Broadcasting Inc.
Contributors: Tubello Stoneworks, Rochdale Dulux Paints, Orr Centre, SaskPower, Future Print & Fix Building Products.
Fall Program City Wide Registration will take place on September 13th, 7:00 to 8:00 pm at all community associations within the City of Regina. Consult your local association or browse the current Leisure Guide (available at http//:www.regina.ca ) for designated location. The registration dates vary from session and year but are typically on the second Tuesday of September and January.
NRG registration at Ecole St. Mary School, 140 McIntosh Street North, Front Entrance Vestibule.
A current community association membership is required for Registration into All Community Association Programs. All City of Regina Residents are Welcome to Register for Any of Our NRG Programs at their Local Community Association Registration Location or at Our Location.
We will post more programs as they become available. If you have a suggestion for a program or would like to offer one to the residents of NRG, please contact us.


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Step Up Boost Regulator or Converter
- summary or tutorial about the circuit and operation of a step up or boost regulator using switch mode power supply techniques.
SMPS Tutorial Includes
One of the advantages of switch mode power supply technology is that it can be used to create a step up or boost converter / regulator.
Boost converters or regulators are used in many instances from providing small supplies where higher voltages may be needed to much higher power requirements.
Often there are requirements for voltages higher than those provided by the available power supply - voltages for RF power amplifiers within mobile phones is just one example.
Step-up boost converter basics
The boost converter circuit has many similarities to the buck converter. However the circuit topology for the boost converter is slightly different. The fundamental circuit for a boost converter or step up converter consists of an inductor, diode, capacitor, switch and error amplifier with switch control circuitry.
The circuit for the step-up boost converter operates by varying the amount of time in which inductor receives energy from the source.
In the basic block diagram the operation of the boost converter can be seen that the output voltage appearing across the load is sensed by the sense / error amplifier and an error voltage is generated that controls the switch.
Typically the boost converter switch is controlled by a pulse width modulator, the switch remaining on of longer as more current is drawn by the load and the voltage tends to drop and often there is a fixed frequency oscillator to drive the switching.
Boost converter operation
The operation of the boost converter is relatively straightforward.
When the switch is in the ON position, the inductor output is connected to ground and the voltage Vin is placed across it. The inductor current increases at a rate equal to Vin/L.
When the switch is placed in the OFF position, the voltage across the inductor changes and is equal to Vout-Vin. Current that was flowing in the inductor decays at a rate equal to (Vout-Vin)/L.
Referring to the boost converter circuit diagram, the current waveforms for the different areas of the circuit can be seen as below.
It can be seen from the waveform diagrams that the input current to the boost converter is higher than the output current. Assuming a perfectly efficient, i.e. lossless, boost converter, the power out must equal the power in, i.e. Vin ⋅ Iin = Vout ⋅ Iout. From this it can be seen if the output voltage is higher than the input voltage, then the input current must be higher than the output current.
In reality no boost converter will be lossless, but efficiency levels of around 85% and more are achievable in most supplies.
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Car wax is designed to fill scratches, give nonporous surfaces like glass and metal a beautiful shine, and protect from smudges and stains. Something as versatile as that shouldn't be limited to just using on our cars! Turns out that humble can or bottle of car wax rattling around in your garage can be used for lots of things that make cleaning your house a much easier task!
So go find that container or pick one up the next time you're out shopping and start using it throughout the house.
Here are 25 creative ways to use it that might surprise you:
1. Repel Dirt & Dust
Polishing your dustpan gives it a non-sticking surface causing dirt and dust to slide right off. Clean window blinds as you normally would and then apply a thin coating of car wax to them. The wax will help repel dirt and dust. Ditto for ceiling fan blades and air vents.
2. Fog-Free Mirrors
Prevent your bathroom mirror from fogging up after a hot shower by applying a small amount of car wax, letting it dry, and buffing with a soft dry cloth.
3. Shiny, Spot-Free Fixtures
Rubbing car wax onto your bathroom and kitchen metal fixtures will help keep them shiny and help prevent water spots.
4. Lubricate and Protect Your Tools
Apply a coat of car wax to your tools to stop them from rusting. For garden shears and scissors, rubbing a little paste on the hinge will help to keep them from jamming so they'll cut cleaner and function better.
5. Fight Fingerprints
If you own stainless steel kitchen appliances, you may want to consider using car wax to clean them, instead of a surface cleaner. Simply apply a light coat of car wax to the appliance, and buff clean to resist fingerprints and smudges.
6. Hide Scratches On Appliances
If you find your appliances marred by scratches, try rubbing in some wax to make them disappear.
7. Fix Scratched CD's
Don't throw away that scratched CD (it's practically an antique after all!) – try fixing first with car wax. Hold the disc with one hand, use the other to wipe polish onto the scratched area with a soft cloth. Wait for it to dry and then buff off using short strokes along the scratch, not across it. When you can no longer see the scratch, wash the disc with water and let it dry before playing.
8. Shine Your Bathtub and Shower
Shower doors, shower walls, and bathtubs are notoriously difficult to get clean, and even harder to keep that way. There's no getting around cleaning them, but polishing them with car wax will make them shiny and help to repel mineral deposits and grime, so your cleanings will be easier and less frequent. It also helps to prevent build-up on the metal framework. When the water stops beading up it's time to reapply. Do not apply was to the floorof the bathtub, it will be too slippery!
9. Tile Backsplash
If you wax the backsplash tiles behind your stove and sink, grease will wipe right off with almost no effort. Plus it will make your kitchen sparkle!
10. Shine Your Stove Like Your SUV
Clean and apply car wax once a month to your stove top to create a clear barrier that holds its' shine and makes cleaning up after messy cooking incidents a breeze! Burnt on food and grease wipe off easily.
11. Fight Mildew
First clean your tiles, shower wall, or shower door with your regular cleaner then apply a layer of car wax to the inside and outside of a shower door and buff off with a clean, dry cloth to prevent mildew growth. You'll only need to reapply about once a year.
12. Keep Your Table Saw Clean and Rust-Free
Protect your woodworking tools from the elements. Simply rub the wax on liberally with a damp sponge and let it dry for a few hours. Then buff it out with a clean cloth. Be sure to remove all of the wax out of the miter gauges. Makes wood run smoothly across table. Keeps it from jamming and causing serious damage to you and expensive hard wood!
13. Granite and Marble Countertops
If marble or granite begins to look worn or dull, use some car wax to help fill fine scratches and restore the glossy finish and shine. Use about once a month.
14. Keep Copper Shiny
If you like to keep your copper sink or pans looking shiny, wax them every 2-3 months. A good coat of car wax will create a protective coating between the copper and the "elements" to prevent it from changing color.
15. Keep Snow From Sticking
When it's time to clear the driveway and sidewalks after a snowstorm, apply two coats of car wax to your shovel before you begin. This will stop snow from sticking to it. If you use a snow blower, wax the inside of the chute.
16. Easier Bumper-Sticker Removal
Before placing a sticker on your car's bumper, rub a bit of car wax onto the area the sticker will cover. When it's time to remove it, the sticker should come right off without any sticky mess to clean.
17. Shine Leather Shoes
Wax is great on patent leather shoes. It keeps them looking great, and makes them much easier to clean.
18. Prevent Metal Corrosion
Mailboxes, door knockers, and outdoor light fixtures are all subject to tarnishing and/or corrosion. You can fend off the elements by treating them with car wax.
19. Clean Window Frames
After cleaning the frames of your aluminum windows, polish them with car wax. This will keep them cleaner much longer (and the less we have to do this particular cleaning task, the better!)
20. Cure For Sticky Drawers, Windows, and Closet Doors
Rub a small dab of car wax onto the tracks of sliding closet doors, drawers and windows to help them open and close more smoothly.
21. Coat Your Playing Cards
If you have a problem with cards sticking together, a little polish on the back of each card and you will be dealing with ease!
22. Remove Furniture Stains
If someone forgot to use a coaster and now there's a white ring on your table, just rub a little wax on the area with your finger until the ring disappears. Let it dry and buff with cloth.
23. Rub Away Rust Rings
Metal cans like shaving cream or hairspray can leave rust rings on countertops. Rub them with car wax and they should easily be removed.
24. Patio Furniture Protection
Apply to metal, plastic or molded furniture to protect and add shine.
25. Shine Table Tops
Car wax is good for shining your plastic and formica table tops. Wipe on and clean off.
26. Gas Grills
Apply to the outside of the grill to make it easier to clean. Be sure not to do in the hot sun. This will protect from fingerprints, rust, and the elements.
Do you use car wax on anything other than your car?


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Question about Canon Pixma MP500 All-In-One InkJet Printer
I cannot scan photos/ pictures into a word document using vista. in Xp i could go to insert/picture from scanner/camera. it would intsert into the document and i could format it from there. i cannot do the same in word 07 in vista. is there a way around it?
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I cannot scan anything at all in Vista although it prints perfect.
Insert the Cd for for office 2003 > Add and remove features> Do run all from my computer for Microsoft office the reason you are facing the problem is because MS document imaging is not installed properly
Posted on Apr 12, 2009
From Word 2007 Help:
The From Scanner or Camera option for scanning documents and pictures is not available in Microsoft Office Word 2007. Instead, you can use your scanner to scan the document, and then you can save the file to your computer.
After you scan the document, you can use Microsoft Office Document Imaging to create a version of the document that you can edit.
Important The first step is to install Microsoft Office Document Imaging, which is not installed by default.
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SOURCE: all scanned documents have blue background.
You have to take the machine to service partner who can be found on the brother homepage of your country.(www.brother.com)
The scanner needs calibration which can only be done by service personel.
Posted on Dec 25, 2007
SOURCE: Scan to Microsoft Works document is SMALL... tried settings... nothing works
I've always been told with text recognition, etc. that the OCR is only as good as the spell checker and formatting capabilities of the application you import to. Works is unfortunately only a step up from using Wordpad and I believe this is probably an issue with MS Works not your printing software. Make sure you are in "Print View", but bottom line... you may need to scan to scan some documents to another application first and import the file after.
Posted on Jul 23, 2008
SOURCE: HP Printer - Scanning Documents
i had the same problem with vista home premium. vista does not support one touch scanning (pressing the scan button on the printer). to use scanner with vista home os use the paint application and start scanning with the file section. step by step:
start (windows) icon lower left tool bar
from scanner or camera
the hp should start working - note: i sent a short cut to the desk top for the paint program for future use
Posted on Feb 04, 2009
SOURCE: Canon Mp 210 Scanner printer
go into administrative tools click on services and make sure windows image acquisition (WIA) is on manual
Posted on Feb 27, 2009
SOURCE: Scanner not detected by Microsoft Office Document Scanning
1) Install the Microsoft Office Document Imaging feature by following the steps
given below:
1) Go to Start -> Control Panel.
2) Click the Add or Remove Programs.
3) Select the Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 and click the Change
4) Click the Add or Remove Features and click on Next.
5) Select the Choose advanced customization of applications checkbox and click
6) Click on the Office Tools -> Microsoft Office Document Imaging -> Scanning, OCR
and Indexing Service Filter.
7) Select Run all from My Computer, insert the Office installation CD, and the
feature is installed.
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Mayor Christopher Cabaldon outlined the City of West Sacramento Kids' Home Run last night during his annual state of the city address, with the goal of making West Sacramento the best place to have a child, raise a family and grow up as a kid.
"The City of West Sacramento has been able to recruit a diversity of employers and our residents are getting better skills through the West Sacramento Kids' Home Run. We are preparing our youth for high growth, high wage entry level positions today, and bolstering our local workforce for years to come. We want to give every advantage to West Sacramento children, from cradle to college or career," said Mayor Cabaldon. "The West Sacramento Kids' Home Run does just that."
Kids' Home Run is an educational and jobs initiative that combines new and existing programs for youth ages four to eighteen. It consists of four base programs:
"This partnership is truly symbolic of an entire village coming together to raise and support our children throughout their educational journey to have the best chance at a successful future," said Washington Unified Superintendent Linda C. Luna. "We have a unique opportunity in West Sacramento to not only transform our school district but our entire community into one that is a gateway to extraordinary possibilities for ALL children—the Kid's Home Run is the perfect catalyst to ensure our continued success."
"High school students with internships in their field of study have a competitive advantage in landing jobs and will earn more in their lifetimes," said FutureReady Executive Director Chris Worden. Employers who offer internships build our local workforce, support our high schools, and create a sustainable talent pipeline to their business. Future Ready facilitates internship matches between students in career pathways and our leading employers. In the process, West Sacramento will become a national leader at providing incentives for youth to gain the skills they need."
"This is an exciting time for Sacramento City College and the entire Los Rios Community College District. We are proud to partner with Mayor Cabaldon and the City of West Sacramento on this innovative plan," said Brian King, Chancellor of the Los Rios Community College District. "The West Sacramento College Promise, as a key part of the Kids' Home Run, sends a clear message to young students that the cost of a college degree is no longer a barrier to reaching your goals. We hope to build on this partnership and hold it up as a model that can be replicated throughout the capital region."
Students will be motivated in this process by the ability to earn digital badges, or virtual credentials that track their skills development. Student completion of badges will unlock new opportunities for them, such as preferential hiring for internships, and help determine how large of a scholarship each student receives.
"With workforce development as a high-priority for the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce, Kids Home Run knocks it out of the park for our kids, and our business community," said West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce CEO Verna Sulpizio. "This initiative gives our Chamber members active involvement in the development and review of our career pathways so that the most relevant, industry specific, and timely academic programs will be provided to the students to best prepare them for college and entry level careers. With the Chamber's ongoing participation, we will ensure that West Sacramento kids have the best opportunity possible to build their skills and be prepared for our ever-changing job market."
The initiative begins in the summer of 2017 and is funded by a quarter percent sales tax revenue from ballot Measure E passed by 65% of West Sacramento voters in November, 2016. The measure helps fund potential areas of investment: repairing roads, building and maintaining bicycle/pedestrian trails, reducing homelessness and improving educational and career opportunities for youth, and enhancing internet access and use of smart technologies. The West Sacramento Kids' Home Run is being implemented in partnership with the Washington Unified School District, FutureReady, a project of the West Sacramento Community Foundation, the West Sacramento Chamber of Commerce and the Los Rios Community College District.
For more information, please visit the Kids' Home Run website at: www.cityofwestsacramento.org/residents/kids_home_run
The State of the City Address can be viewed on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEme1BDAtZE
Under a resolution adopted by City Council last night, West Sacramento is voicing its support for Sutter Health's Getting to Zero campaign, a regional effort to end chronic homelessness by aligning programs and resources around a low-or-no barrier approach to housing individuals experiencing homelessness.
"Sutter Health is showcasing the homelessness enforcement and homelessness services work that the City of West Sacramento has been modeling as an effective, results-oriented collaboration example for the region" said West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon. "By bringing unexpected allies to the work, Getting to Zero positions our region to effectively and compassionately address homelessness and its impacts."
Working with public and private partners in Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties, Sutter Health will match up to $10 million in contributions and work to raise a total of $20 million over three years to support a low-or-no barrier model that provides the chronically homeless with housing, and then quickly offers the support services they need to achieve and maintain stability. The goal of the Getting to Zero effort is to reach Functional Zero – when the number of homeless people is equal to, or less than, the number of permanent housing units available to them – in Placer, Sacramento and Yolo counties.
The West Sacramento City Council vote is consistent with recent actions taken by nearby jurisdictions. The Placer County Board of Supervisors, Yolo County Board of Supervisors, Davis City Council, Roseville City Council, Sacramento City Council, and Woodland City Council also have adopted resolutions in support of Getting to Zero.
Sutter Health has long been committed to investing in programs that improve the health of the communities it serves. In addition to Getting to Zero, the organization funds community-based services, mobile clinics, transportation services, prevention and wellness programs and more. In 2015, Sutter Health's network of physician organizations, hospitals and other health care providers made a total community benefit investment of $957 million.
"As a business leader and health care provider, we at Sutter Health understand that homelessness touches every individual in our community," said James Conforti, President of Sutter Health Valley Area. "Through the Getting to Zero campaign, we hope to bring together partners who can commit the resources to support programs that will make a meaningful impact in ending homelessness."
Through the Getting to Zero campaign, Sutter Health has funded four matching grants to support low-or-no barrier responses to homelessness in the City of Davis ($233,000), City of Roseville ($250,000), City of Sacramento ($433,000), and Placer County ($1 million). The City of West Sacramento and Yolo County are each developing proposals to receive Getting to Zero matching grants.
Advanced Home Health, Inc. today announced it has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to providing safe and effective care.
Advanced Home Health, Inc. underwent a rigorous onsite survey. During the survey, compliance with home care standards reflecting key organization areas was evaluated, including the provision of care, treatment and services, emergency management, human resources, individual rights and responsibilities, and leadership. The accreditation process also provided Advanced Home Health, inc. with education and guidance to help staff continue to improve its home care program's performance.
Established in 1988, The Joint Commission's Home Care Accreditation Program supports the efforts of its accredited organizations to help deliver safe, high quality care and services. More than 6,000 home care programs currently maintain accreditation, awarded for a three-year period, from The Joint Commission.
"When individuals engage a home care provider they want to be sure that provider is capable of providing safe, quality care," said Margherita Labson, RN, MS, executive director, Home Care Accreditation Program, The Joint Commission. "As the home care setting becomes increasingly popular, it is important that home care providers are able to demonstrate that they are capable of providing safe, high quality care. Accreditation by The Joint Commission serves as an indication that the organization has demonstrated compliance to these recognized standards of safe and quality care."
Advanced Home Health, Inc. is pleased to receive accreditation from The Joint Commission, the premier health care quality improvement and accrediting body in the nation," added Angela Sehr, RN "Staff from across our organization continue to work together to strengthen the continuum of care and to deliver and maintain optimal home care services for those in our community."
The Joint Commission's home care standards are developed in consultation with health care experts, home care providers and researchers, as well as industry experts, purchasers and consumers. The standards are informed by scientific literature and expert consensus to help organizations measure, assess and improve performance.
Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 21,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, nonprofit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.
One Sacramento-based company has quietly and efficiently carved a niche into the home health care business by providing superlative care for patients and caregivers alike. The "whole-istic" business model of Advanced Home Health and Hospice (AHHH) has earned them not only professional accolades and a thriving business, but a stellar reputation for their positive results for even the most complex patient care. The beating heart of this organization is founder Angela Sehr. Sehr is a woman with a mission and a vision with patient wellbeing in the Sacramento area.
Born in Xian, China, home of the famous Terra Cotta Warriors, Sehr started college at 15 and became a nurse at 18. The youngest of nine children, her siblings are also high achievers with a judge, college professor, engineer and a teacher among her immediate family.
Shyly self-admitted as a teacher's pet, she loved science from a very young age. She says her mother encouraged her children to all be independent. "Marry well, she said, but always be able to stand on your own two feet," was her mom's advice.
Sehr may now be the boss, but she is far from being afraid to roll up her sleeves when it comes to patient care. She paid her dues with years in hands-on nursing. In fact, she still takes care of patients herself, in addition to her many other duties. AHHH offers patients around the clock care, just one of the many aspects that separate them from their competition. "I go out to patients' homes at 2 in the morning if they need it, just like everyone else on staff," said Sehr.
Sehr is a Registered Nurse who has worked around the world with patients of all ages and many different health issues. She came to Sacramento, having worked in places like China and Saudi Arabia. She attended Sacramento State's Nursing program and earned her BSN here, spending over a decade in pediatric care and found her way into Infusion care as a nurse for patients in need of this specialized help. She has built her company on years of caring for infusion patients. Her company carries her compassion forward, providing top-notch, compassionate care for patients and their families.
During a time when healthcare laws and models are in flux. Sehr's company, AHHH has built a company that successfully and efficiently treats and maintains a base of anywhere from 600 to 800 patients, more than double similar programs of even healthcare giants like full-fledged local hospital systems. To meet the need AHHH has found, the company currently has a staff of approximately 400 highly-trained specialists performing an impressive array of care and support services, and specializes in "complex" patients, often avoiding such patients having to be readmitted to hospitals.
AHHH is as advertised. Staff is on-call 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. They provide truly advanced wound care, infusion nursing, orthopedic, occupation and physical rehabilitation, speech and swallow function therapy, specialized medical social workers and a chaplaincy ministering to the patients and their loved ones. The tiniest staff member is a therapy dog.
AHHH is a Medicare Certified Home Health Provider. They are licensed by the by the California Department of Public Health. They have provided care for premature babies, pre-and post op patients, patients such as diabetics with wounds that can be nearly impossible to heal. Many of these are patients the hospitals have given up on and AHHH has succeeded where others have failed, improving patient outcome in terms of health and healing. Sehr is intent that her teams utilize the latest technology to treat patients and makes available ultrasound and laser therapy, in addition to debridement if physician ordered.
The Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) alone, per Sehr can be highly effective in treating, diabetic ulcers, venous stasis and arterial ulcers, and many other types of non-healing wounds.
The hospice care that Sehr's company provides is a growing service, based on industry best practices, but also on her own experiences as a nurse. Most hospice patients they see are given six months or less to live, but that isn't an outcome set in stone. "We don't give up," she says. "We're not God, but people do 'graduate' from hospice. They do get better."
Hospice care provides comfort care to patients and family. "Advanced hospice nurses are registered nurses specifically dedicated to end-of-life care. They are focused on pain and symptom management for our patients around the clock. In addition to serving the terminally ill, hospice clinical team counsel and educate caregivers and family members on the needs of the patient, guiding them through every issue that may arise. Our hospice nurses work as a part of an interdisciplinary team that develops and manages the care for our patients and their families."
A vital part of their team are the hospice social workers who are there to support patients and their families. "Our social workers are trained to assist our patients and their families on developing an individualized plan of care, researching ways to relief stress and anxiety by non-medical means, and connecting them with appropriate local resources.
"We understand that our patients and their families may have financial problems. Our social workers are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to provide counseling in these areas, as well as coordinating possible aid from other organizations," Sehr commented.
What does it mean to be an advanced hospice social worker? According to AHHH, "It means to be a supporter of our patients and their families. Our social workers are trained to assist our patients and their families on developing an individualized plan of care, researching ways to relief stress and anxiety by non-medical means, and connecting them with appropriate local resources.
"A loss of a loved one, even if anticipated, brings a slew of emotions and grief for surviving family and friends. Our hospice bereavement professionals and volunteers are trained to provide counseling and support by understanding the loss and compassionately walking step by step with surviving spouses, children, or parents."
"To help our patients cope with the end of their life, AHHH provides spiritual services by certified chaplains to promote spiritual and emotional well-being. Our chaplains may also work with the patient's clergy and coordinate spiritual nourishment and revitalization."
Sehr credits hospice volunteers for the selfless work they do as part of the organization. "Our hospice volunteers spend time with patients and their loved ones. They run errands and provide caregiver relief, companionship, and supportive services. Volunteers are the backbone of our hospice team.". Volunteers form bonds with patients and family members. Patients and families often tell volunteers things they feel they can't tell their loved ones and help open the way for people to talk honestly. Volunteers work alongside paid staff in every area of hospice care."
AHHH truly treat the entire family, and that includes monthly bereavement support group meeting. "At Advanced Hospice, patients are nearing and passing the end of their life, leaving behind husbands, wives, sons, and daughters," according to the company website.
"When a patient is diagnosed with a serious illness or is recovering from an injury, our medical professionals, nurses, and therapists work hard to rejuvenate him/her to normal life. In addition to purely medical procedures, medications, and techniques, a huge part of a person's recovery depends on his/her psychosocial condition."
AHHH is making a concerted effort to reach America's veterans. "Veterans have done everything asked of them in their mission to serve our country and we believe it is never too late to give them a hero's welcome home. That's why our hospice is taking part in the We Honor Veterans program. Our staff understand the unique needs of veterans and are prepared to meet the specific challenges that veterans and their families may face at the end of life."
AHHH measures its success with data, not just good feelings. Their clinicians log every visit in detail, right down to wound and physical improvement, modality effectiveness, length of visit and many more details. That data is analyzed for the benefit of each patient, but the accumulation of data is used by the company to improve patient outcome and patient satisfaction. The company has recently broken ground on its next project, a free-standing Hospice Facility. While starting small, at 6 beds, it will be the only hospice in the area and unlike any other, due again to Sehr's experience and personal touch.
On November 1, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement for $360,000 with Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF) for the administration of the Winter Sanctuary Program. The Winter Sanctuary Program provides nighttime shelter with local faith-based organizations, including transportation and two meals, for Sacramento County's homeless population from November 21 through April 30, 2017. "This is the fifth year of funding this program in order to provide 100 additional beds for Sacramento's homeless each night during the winter," said Chair of the Board Roberta MacGlashan. "We are pleased and grateful to the 19 congregations that have agreed to host and look forward to other organizations filling in the remaining open nights."
As part of the agreement, SSF will provide monthly reports of the number of persons sheltered per night, including the breakdown of men, women and families served and their geographic origination. The data will be utilized to determine potential areas of focus for future funding opportunities.
Sacramento Steps Forward coordinates the shelter, transportation to and from the shelter sites, and meals with, as well as outreach and referral efforts for ongoing supportive services.
Currently, congregations have been lined up to provide services for every night except 52. Sac Steps Forward and its subcontractor, First Step Communities (FSC), are working to recruit congregations to fill out the list, including those that can accommodate pets, and two congregations to serve as intake sites for persons who are unable to travel to the main intake site of Loaves and Fishes.
In recruiting these additional intake sites, SSF and FSC are utilizing data to determine where the highest populations of homeless exist outside of the immediate geography of Loaves and Fishes.
The County is also providing $75,000 to Volunteers of America (VOA) for the period of November 21 through March 31, 2017 for the administration of the Winter Shelter Program for homeless families. Offered since 2011, this program has provided shelter to 876 adults and children since its inception.
The homeless are the invisible denizens of America's cities, says Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens. "But, the dirty little secret that has only come to light recently is the fact that the elderly are among the fastest growing populations living on the streets," he reports.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development told Congress last year that there were more than 300,000 homeless Americans 50 years of age or more, 20% more than there were in 2007.
A recognized expert on the issue of the growing number of older individuals who are on the streets is University of Pennsylvania Professor Dennis P. Culhane. He says that in 1990 "the peak age of adults who were homeless was 30" and that today the peak age is 55.
Weber is calling on all candidates for election and re-election in November and those in the private sector to recognize the fact that more seniors are homeless than ever before and to take to heart the needs of "these hapless lost souls. Focus on their plight and let the truth be told, loud and clear. Everyone needs to pitch in if we are to solve this problem, which only grows bigger with each passing day."
Some would blame the spike in homelessness among older Americans on the swiftly aging population. But, Weber says, it has more to do with the rising cost of health care and health insurance, the lagging economy, the impact of such diseases of old age as cancer and Alzheimer's and, perhaps the most damaging cause of all, the lack of affordable housing.
"In fact, talk to any health provider who deals with the homeless and they will tell you that there has been a dramatic shift in recent years in the illnesses from which they suffer. It used to be that the homeless suffered mainly from drug abuse and mental illness. Nowadays they are more likely to have the chronic diseases of old age," Weber notes.
Mel Martinez and Allyson Y. Schwartz are the co-chairs of the Bipartisan Policy Center Senior Health and Housing Task Force. Martinez is a former U.S. Senator from Florida and Schwartz is a former Congresswoman from Pennsylvania. They published an Opinion Article in U.S. News and World Report last month in which they concluded that "preventing and ending homelessness among older adults should become a major national priority in the United States. By setting goals to end homelessness; increasing available low-income senior housing; and by understanding that the challenge requires participation from public and private partners at all levels, we can and will find ways to ensure that all U.S. seniors have the shelter and security that they deserve."
Meanwhile, Margot Kushel, professor of medicine at University of California, San Francisco, is an expert on the elderly who become homeless. She says that providing them with housing is the key to fixing the problem. "A lot of these people have been healthy their whole lives. But it doesn't take long for their health to plummet once they're homeless. Once someone is housed, depression often lifts, stress fades away, infections heal. It's instant."
Says Weber, "everyone has his own set of priorities, but one thing we all have in common is that we are all growing older. It's one of the hardest things we will all do in this life and so we should have compassion for those who need our help."
The Association of Mature American Citizens [www.amac.us] is a vibrant, vital senior advocacy organization that takes its marching orders from its members. We act and speak on their behalf, protecting their interests and offering a practical insight on how to best solve the problems they face today. Live long and make a difference by joining us today at www.amac.us/join-amac.
(NewsUSA) - Sponsored News - As spring blooms and temperatures warm up, it's time to open up the windows and go outside. This means getting into your garage and dusting off the cobwebs from your lawnmower, wiping down your outdoor table and chairs, and getting your car primed to take you where you want to go this summer season.
According to experts, outdoor equipment such as trimmers, blowers, chainsaws and even patio furniture need some time and attention to get them ready for use after sitting all winter. This is especially true for cars that have borne the brunt of snow, ice, slush and other winter-related weather.
Here are some tips for getting your machinery, vehicles and outdoor equipment ready for summer use and entertaining:
Get your lawnmower out of the corner of the garage. Wipe down all surfaces with a dry cloth, oil moving parts to ensure they are well lubricated, and make sure the blade is sharp. Sharp blades are better for your lawn and put less stress on the engine. If you added a fuel stabilizer like STA-BIL Storage prior to putting it away for the winter, it should start up smoothly. Should you have some hard starts, try a revitalizer like Start Your Engines! to get it revved up quickly.
Prime your automobile. With the cost of driving at a six-year low, you'll want to take that long-overdue road trip this summer, so ensuring that your auto is in tip-top shape is paramount. According to the AAA, driving costs are affected by how well your vehicle runs, and that includes the inside and outside of your car. Performing regular maintenance can ensure more efficient operation and help prevent costly repairs. One way to save money is by detailing the car yourself using products such as 303 Automotive Protectant to protect interior surfaces from cracking and fading. Originally engineered for aerospace and aviation applications, 303 Automotive Protectant safeguards against harmful UV rays that can cause discoloration. In addition, it keeps surfaces looking newer, leaves a dry matte finish so there's no oily feel, and helps repel dust. For the exterior, consider 303 Automotive Speed Detailer, which will instantly clean, protect and give your car a showroom shine. It's a great way to keep your car cleaner between washings. And at every fill-up to keep the engine running smoothly, use STA-BIL 360 Performance, a fuel treatment that protects your engine above and below the fuel line to keep your engine running cleaner, stronger and with greater performance.
Assess your outdoor furniture. No matter what material your outdoor furniture is made of, start by wiping down the surfaces. Plastic furniture, if left uncovered all winter, may just need a little soap and water to remove any dirt. To protect your outdoor furniture's hard surfaces from harmful UV Rays, apply a layer of 303 Protectant. You'll also want to protect your fabrics from water and other debris, so try 303 Fabric Guard.
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ACG Women of New York on the Hudson
Bateaux | Chelsea Piers , Pier 61 and West 23rd Street New York, NY 10011
Set sail with the women of ACG NY, ACG CT and ACG NJ for a networking night to remember! Please join us to enjoy cocktails and light fare aboard the Bateaux � New York�s ultimate an all glass sunset cruise � as we soak up spectacular city views from the Hudson River. These two great groups of women are officially coming together for the first time, and we�re looking forward to a fantastic networking opportunity for all. Don�t miss out!
6:30pm - Boarding Time
7:00pm to 9:00pm - Sunset Cocktail Cruise
(The boat will leave at 7:00pm sharp!)
General Price: $125
Member Price: $75
ACG NY, CT, NJ Members Pre-Paid: $75.00
ACG Members From Other Chapters Pre-Paid: $100.00
Non-Members: $125.00
On-Site Payment: $150.00
ACG New York
Chelsea Piers
Pier 61 and West 23rd Street
New York, NY 10011 Directions | Subway
Bobby Blumenfeld
(212) 489-8700
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The weather forecast for St Johns County Beaches this weekend includes high winds, seas, and tides that could potentially create a dangerous swimming or driving environment; according to a report received by Historic City News from St Johns County Fire-Rescue and Beach Services.
With projections of north winds reaching 20 to 25 knots, seas of 5 to 7 feet, choppy inland waters, high tides late in the day, and isolated showers, beachgoers are encouraged to exercise caution while visiting the beaches during this time.
"If hazardous water conditions exist, swimmers are urged to avoid entering the water until conditions improve," according to a St Johns County Fire Rescue spokesman. "In the event of a submerged beach driving lane or a flooded vehicle access ramp, Beach Services and the St Johns County Sheriff's Office may temporarily restrict vehicular access to the beach until conditions improve."
Beach Services' goal is to retain as much vehicle access as appropriate during these conditions, however this is the largest combination of wind and surf that St Johns County has experienced this season, and at this point we are unsure of the impacts it may have on the beach. As always, use caution when entering the water. Late high tides may result in early closures to beach access gates on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Pedestrian access will remain open throughout the weekend.
St Johns County Washback Turtle Volunteers will be on the beach at all zones throughout the day on Saturday looking for juvenile sea turtles that may wash up on the beach. They will also be assisting with trash clean up. In the event of a sea turtle encounter, beachgoers are asked not to put it back in the ocean and to please call the Sheriff's office non-emergency number immediately at 904-824-8304.
In the event of an emergency on a St Johns County Beach, please call 9-1-1.