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What you need and what you want
Motorcycle accessories are a broad term and include items from protective gear up to stuff that make your motorcycle move faster. Leather accessories usually include just (protective) gear, clothes and luggage items that you use when you ride. It depends on the type of bike you own what type of leather motorcycle accessories you'll need. But it also depends on how much you ride, if you ride all year round or just in summer and of course it depends on your budget.
To be honest there are leather accessories for every budget and with online auction sites these days you can also buy second hand gear. If you are a typical weekend only rider on a small budget that might be a very good option. Its better to safe money then to see your expensive motorcycle accessories sit around unused.
On the other side if you are the type of bike rider that likes to show of their bike and gear and takes pride in complementary style bike and leather accessories then there is also enough to enjoy. In that case it does not matter if you are a frequent rider or if you like to show what you own you need the very best quality stuff.
If your the kind of motorcycle rider that rides often and in many different types of weather then you should look for motorcycle accessories made out of leather that will protect you like safety gear, helmets and gloves because your life could depend on durable and reliable gear.
Leather motorcycle accessories for beginners
Most people who just have bought their first bike get carried away and would like to buy all of the motorcycle accessories they see and like. Most of the time this is not the the best choice they can make because your tastes and knowledge will grow when you ride more. However, there are several accessories that you will need immediately and that you should purchase right away.
Wear a helmet at all times, this is an absolute must. There are states that don't have a helmet law, but it's essential that you do wear one. A helmet will protect your head and face from the trauma that usually occurs with a crash. Without a helmet a crash can cause extensive damage, even at slow speed, so it is necessary to wear a helmet at all time. Luckily there are great leather helmets available, some will look kind of retro but will have the latest protective technology underneath.
Another essential motorcycle accessories is the leather jacket, it's not just to look cool, it also protects you from the elements while you are riding and from the damage in case of a crash. You are completely exposed on a bike, so you need to protect yourself when riding.
The last leather accessories that are essential are a good pair of gloves that will keep your hands protected from the elements and help you keep a strong grip. Leather gloves often overlooked because many people don't believe they need them. In fact they are essential to help keep you safe and on the road.
As you see there are many leather motorcycle accessories that you'll need and there will be even more that you want to add as you become more experienced, but as a beginner these three are the most important. You can buy new gear or you can look online for used motorcycle accessories made out of leather. This can safe you a lot of money and because it is leather it will even look better when it is used. Just make sure that it is in good condition.
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Tom Hanks is normally a pretty safe bet. I can't really remember the last time a project he was involved with was a complete train wreck, and even in the films he's made that aren't quite as good, he never gives a bad performance. Now jump to about two months ago, when the trailer for A Hologram for the King was released, and the overall reaction to it was pretty mixed to say the least. I will admit, nothing about it particularly grabbed me, and were it not for Hanks's involvement, I probably wouldn't have been interested at all.
Alan is at a low point in his life. His family is unstable, his career is at a standstill, and he may not be in the best health. Because of a chance meeting, the company he works for chooses him to go to Saudi Arabia in an effort to pitch their new hologram technology to the King, hoping he'll want to implement it across a new city that's being built from the ground up. When he gets there, things don't exactly go to plan, and what should have been a simple pitch turns into elongated stay.
I've been deliberately vague with my synopsis, and that's because I knew very little going in, and it really helped my enjoyment of this film. From the very first scene it goes to unexpected places, and there are reveals that consistently hit the viewer. The best part is the subtlety of how everything is handled. We're shown a lot of things, but are left to put the pieces together ourselves, and at no point are you never beaten over the head with anything.
Tom Hanks is of course excellent, but the real star of the film is Alexander Black (who's making his feature film debut), who starts the film as comic relief, but also provides a lot of heart, and a surprisingly complex character arc for a supporting role. A Hologram for the King does lose it's way for around ten minutes near the end, but it doesn't detract much from what is overall an enjoyable film.
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Hi does anyone have an answer to this problem. I purchased a 9XR Pro about 4 months ago and found to my very near disaster that the elevator trim was working in reverse i.e pushing it forward caused the elevator to go up and the opposite when pushing it back. Having searched online and reading all documentation I couldn't find and answer but decided it must be a fault with mine. However I've just purchased a second transmitter and and find its exactly the same. I'm using the lasted firmware v218.
I'd really appreciate an answer to this since I've once nearly made a mistake when I was testing a new highly modified Hurricane which required heaps of correction to the elevator trim. I didn't figure out what was happening (since I was being sorely tested keeping it in the air) until using full up on the elevator to keep the thing in the air I relaxed for a split second on landing sending it nose into the ground. Thankfully not much damage.


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Samen in Beeld (Together in Picture)
Episode 19: 'Milk and sugar?'First aired: Friday, 22 January 2016 at 17.32 hours
Dick Stoppels introduces to us on a ride in his campervan, a Groninger celebrity.
'Wat heb je er in?' (milk and sugar) That is the first question Dick Stoppels asks a Groninger celebrity in a program with this title, when serving a cup of coffee. During the ride with a campervan that follows, he introduces his guest to us.
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Dealing with public union benefits and collective bargaining rights is a very charged issue. No one relishes anyone losing promised benefits or jobs, but a balanced approach to our fiscal crisis requires shared sacrifice and a hard look at what government priorities to protect and fund.
On Wednesday, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and Republican senators stared down union leaders, demonstrators and absent state senators and passed a law limiting the collective bargaining to negotiating salaries for most public employees.
President Obama has expressed concern over this "assault on unions." Some union signs call Walker the "Mubarak of the Midwest," and Walker's face has been superimposed on Hitler's. Gov. Walker makes an easy target, but the resulting media circus disregards the fact that many states have no collective bargaining rights for public unions, and many more are moving to do the same.
Gov. Walker and others face possible recall elections over their actions. But, even though thousands may have taken to the streets in protest, conservative politicians are counting on support from millions of frustrated taxpayers. There's reason to expect that support.
When the U.S. economy was humming along, no one noticed or complained about the public employee salary and benefit packages. But with states struggling with unprecedented deficits, taxpayer outrage has been heightened.
In cash strapped CA, higher taxes have just stifled the private sector, motivated corporations to leave the state, and strangled job growth. The economic pain is not shared equally. According to the Employment Development Department, while private-sector workers have lost over a million CA jobs since the recession began, CA government employment has increased 1,200 jobs. CA now has over 489,000 state workers who are paid by a million fewer taxpayers, many of whom have seen their incomes compromised.
In the private sector, when a union strikes, customers can find a competitor. With public employees, there is a virtual monopoly. Yes, rich parents can send their children to a private school, but the only affordable, "free" choice is a public school.
As a result, collective bargaining is an invitation to disaster for state budgets. Allowing public unions to use union funds to support the campaign of politicians and expecting those same politicians to protect taxpayer interests in collective bargaining, is unrealistic. When you are beholden to unions and you're using someone else's money, it's easy to be extravagant.Larry Kudlow reports: "Nationwide, state and local government unions have a 45 percent total-compensation advantage over their private-sector counterpart." Now, aware of the imbalance, more voters are electing politicians committed to limiting union power and renegotiating unsustainable contracts.
Wisconsin's visible battle is just a tip of the iceberg that unions face. Private sector union membership has declined steadily in recent decades from over 35 percent 40 years ago to barely 7 percent today. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the union membership rate for public sector workers is over seven times higher at 36.2 percent.
Outside of government, the labor movement in America is barely alive. Unions have become irrelevant to most working people. Why? First, more leaders have moved from historical command-and-control models to more engaging strategies that encourage commitment and involvement. Leadership Engagement Surveys have shown improved trust in leadership and overall job satisfaction. Second, unions depend on a sizeable number of dissatisfied employees and a desire to want to stay in their current job. The new Y generation seems to have no patience for staying in a job they don't enjoy. If the job isn't working out for them, they're ready to leave for another opportunity.
Martin Feldstein notes a glaring difference between the success of public and private unions: "Since governments, unlike private firms, don't have to compete with products from abroad or from other producers, they can often pay higher union wages and pass those costs along in higher taxes."
In a column in the Wall Street Journal, Gov. Walker spoke of his hope to balance the state budget and to free schools and local governments to have the tools needed to reward productive workers and improve operational efficiencies. Commenting on Indiana's changes in collective bargaining six years earlier, Gov. Walker said, "The average pay for Indiana state employees has actually increased, and high-performing employees are rewarded with pay increases or bonuses…."
Change is coming. May it be done with collaboration instead of rancor. May the shared sacrifices instituted be fair, and may they set the stage for renewed optimism where public and private workers can share in a more balanced, profitable and sustainable future.


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Thanks to Lisa for pointing out an old Sports Illustrated piece on Tootoo. Worth reading if you haven't seen it yet.
Posts tagged "Jordin Tootoo"
More On Tootoo
Softening on Tootoo
Lying awake last night, I came across @RedWingsFeed's tweet:
Jordin Tootoo (@Jtootoo22) owns a seal skin hat. There is a picture of him wearing it on Instagram. He is kudluk22 on Instragram.
— Red Wings News Feed (@RedWingsFeed) July 4, 2012
So I had to check it out (not the cap, specifically—his Instagram photos). Here he is in a seal skin suit. Here he is with some kids. Here he is with some meat. There are a lot more.
Anyway, as I tweeted last night, the photos had the effect of humanizing the guy for me. I've not had the same sort of perspective on him as you normally would for a villain—I've always been concerned that his playing style would lead to someone really taking it out on him more than I've felt pure fan hatred for him. But I know he's changed his style and gone through some personal problems. Now I look at his Instagram stuff and see a normal (professional hockey player, granted) dude.
I'm interested to see how he does in the Wings' environment. If he plays the game right and takes advantage of the support structure, he could fit in great.
Also, I hope the Wings don't curtail his social media activity. It'll be great to have an active player on Twitter/Instagram.
Two Reclamation Projects, One Re-Reclamation Project and One Totally New Guy
Real quick:
So, I caught the first deal on streaming TSN radio on the way to Coldwater and the second via Twitter while still on the road. The second set came via Twitter on the way home. One of them made the baby cry. Okay, she cried coincidental to our reaction to the news. I'll let you guess which one.
I'm pleased with the Gustavsson signing, for sure. The Wings needed a backup that has the potential to do actual backup duties and Gustavasson can be that guy. He's one of my two "reclamation projects" but I think he'll follow the Wings' typical storyline with that.
The Brunner signing is cool, but we already knew it was coming. Two way, so Babcock was overexcited when he talked about him being top six material, as was generally thought.
I was less pleased to find out the Wings are giving Mikael Samuelsson another chance. $3 million seems like a lot for him. He's the re-reclamation project. Haven't we already tried this?
Then came the Jordin Tootoo news. Not sure what's going on there and how he fits. It feels redundant, given the makeup of the team today. I've never been a fan of his, but if he can match the Bertuzzi model, I'll be less likely to feel sick whenever I see him out on the ice. He's overpaid, though.
Petrella points out this means a lot of forwards, which could suggest a trade is in the works.
No actual news on the big two guys, Suter and Parise. The Wings went all in for them and it could pay off tomorrow as they get around to making a decision. We'll see.
Game 4 Tootoo stomp
Update (12:37 PM): Helene St. James has quotes from Kris Draper (who didn't notice it) and Jordin Tootoo (who claims it was an accident) on the incident. - Mat
Intentional a la Simon? No. Still dangerous a la Pronger? Yes. Will anything come of it? We'll see.
Mirtle on Tootoo
James Mirtle has some of the best commentary on the Tootoo-Robidas incident I've seen yet. Those looking to defend Tootoo for what he did would do well to check out what James has to say. Pay special attention to the quote he includes from Robidas in which the Stars defenseman describes his own intentions on the play. Even without having read the quote, that's how I read the guy's body language.
I have to say that, on second thought, five games seems a bit light.
Tootoo Suspended
Update (9:24 PM): I just noticed something and so did Gabriel, who pointed it out in the comments:
"If my math is correct, that means his fifth game missed will be against our Wings. That's good for our team as the playoffs are right around the corner and we can't afford to lose a defenseman like Schneider to some idiot in shoulder pads."
Couldn't agree more, Gabriel, though it's too bad Bootland won't get another shot at Tootoo, even if Darryl's still on the roster by then. Oh well. There's always next season. - Matt
Followup on yesterday's Notes post: Jordin Tootoo was given a five-game suspension for this slug to the face of Stephane Robidas:
Five games seems about right, I suppose. I just hope it'll be enough to get Jordin to tone his game down a bit and show a little more respect. There's nothing wrong with being a hard hitting, energetic player, but Tootoo goes over the line. I hope for his opponents' sake, but as well as his own, that he learns his lesson. If not, he'll either seriously hurt someone someday, or be seriously hurt himself when he pisses off someone bigger and nastier than himself.
3/18 Notes
… The Wings blew their Division/Conference/League lead last night when they lost 4-1 to Vancouver while Nashville and Jordin Tootoo were beating up Dallas to win 3-2.
I missed the first period, which I see was penalty-ridden, but I got to see the second and third periods and it didn't seem much better. I haven't got much more to say, except that they need to stay out of the box better than that. When they're getting bench minor penalties for having six players not just on the ice, but in the zone playing, something's wrong. They were obviously not on top of the mental game.
Anyway, if you didn't read the liveblog from last night, read it now.
… I had a reason to mention Tootoo above and the reason is this:
For that disgusting example of disrespect, Tootoo was given a roughing penalty while Robidas was called for charging. Did I mention that Robidas had to be carted off the ice on a stretcher? No? Oh. Well, he did. How, exactly, does that work?
Now, Barry Trotz obviously isn't going to throw his own player under the bus, but his defense of Tootoo sickens me:
"Toots obviously hit their top player, and the current response in hockey is someone has got to get over there and defend your honor. Robidas was really charging at Toots, and he just reacted. I give him a lot of credit – he kept his gloves on."
"The current response in hockey"? That's how it's always been, Trotz. Robidas was going in to defend Modano, which is exactly what he should have done.
I'm not convinced Robidas was technically charging, but all Tootoo had to do was sidestep it or absorb it (Robidas wasn't going that fast). If he had a chance to swing, he had a chance to step aside instead. I don't know what condition Robidas is in, but had Tootoo had a chance to drop his glove, Robidas might have been seriously injured. Oh, and Tootoo would probably have a broken hand, so I guess Trotz is right to give him credit for that.
Robidas obviously has a concussion, but it doesn't seem like the League is looking at a suspension. If there isn't some kind of disciplinary action, the League is going to look incredibly stupid. That kind of stuff has no place in the game, whether it's Tootoo or anyone else doing it. The kid's had a red-letter week, that's for sure.
… Apparently, this is the week that Todd Bertuzzi will return to the ice. He's had a number of pain-free practices and should be good to go Thursday or Saturday. I'm definitely looking forward to it. I want to see what he'll do for us in the Winged Wheel.


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Woylaa.Com – Around two decades ago, everyone would look to Western countries such as USA, England and France to see the latest fashion trend. Few years later, people started to look for variations from Japanese fashion. And now, Korean fashion is taking over the world, particularly among the youths. Also called the Hallyu Wave, Korean style and fashion now dictate the way young people (and even adults and older generations) take their fashion cues. The rising trend of Korean Pop and Korean Movies also further enhances the popularity of this fashion style, supported by the always polished and attractive looks of these Korean celebrities.
Many people love calling this new trend as Hallywood, because it was made popular by K-Pop and K-Movies celebrities. However, Korean fashion is more than just following the taste of celebrities; it is about showing off personal style and unique characteristics in fun and eye-popping ways, yet still age appropriate. This is the reason why Korean fashion is popular; everyone from every age can adopt and copy it with their individual styles.
Korean Fashion Principles: Guide to Dress up Hallyu Style
Basically, Korean fashion is all about turning the casual or ordinary into something more eye popping and interesting. Many people like to make comparison like this: if Japanese fashion is always quirky and even eccentric, Korean fashion still somehow retains the wearable and down to earth quality, which means that people from various ages are more likely to emulate Korean style rather than Japanese. Therefore, Korean style can be adjusted with everyone's personal taste and style options.
Take your cues from fashionable pictures of Korean actresses, actors and singers, for example. They may wear something that you actually will wear when hanging out with friends, going to the party, having dinner date, or going to campus, and not something from haute couture runway that will be impractical in real life. However, they add up the fashionable element such as colorful accents, bling-bling accessory, ethnic jewelry, huge scarves, poncho and many more.
In fact, while you may dress casually, there is no such thing as 'plain casual'; for the Koreans, even office attire can be turned into something head turning, perhaps by adding beaded jewelry, patterned scarf, or bold colored pumps.
Korean Fashion is Age Appropriate
Another reason why people around the world like Korean fashion is because it is age appropriate. Colorful shirts, boots and patterned leggings may be very prominent in Korean pop video clips, but glittered pumps, shawl, asymmetrical cut top, stone jewelry and faux fur are something even older people can rock without looking like they are trying too much to be hip. The most important thing is to find combination that work best so you can look great, but not mismatched.
In the end, the Hallyu Wave is not about finding the most eccentric and garish combination, or choosing only branded, haute couture fashion items. Korean fashion is all about finding personal style that is still wearable and natural, yet with flairs that make you different from everybody else that probably also wear similar outfits.
Gallery of Korean Fashion Trend and the Hallyu Wave
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TOTALLY MILD Tickets
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Howler, MELBOURNE, VIC
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Melbourne's Totally Mild write songs that are lush and luxurious, polished to sparkle. February 23rd marks the release of Totally Mild's sublime sophomore album, Her. To celebrate the highly anticipated release, the band has chalked out a seven date national tour over May and June!
The stunning album teases out a thematic tension between the loving and the lacklustre, the domestic and the deluxe. Elizabeth Mitchell's voice weaves through her band's lyrical, immaculately considered arrangements with a dexterity that speaks volumes of the band's capacity to let melodies grow, breathe, and take shape. Catch them at one of the following dates:
24/05 Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
25/05 Waywards, Sydney
26/05 Howler, Melbourne
31/05 Mojo's, Fremantle
01/06 POW, Bunbury
02/06 The Bird, Perth
06/06 Crown & Anchor, Adelaide
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There are many benefits to getting electrolysis instead of laser hair removal treatments. Electrolysis is a method of permanently removing hair from the body or face by destroying the growth center of the hair follicle with heat energy. Hair growth is often caused by hormone levels and heredity. Even temporary methods of hair removal can stimulate unwanted hair growth. Electrolysis treatments are usually needed multiple times before hair is completely removed from an area. You may need to return for weekly visits or every other week as needed before hair is completely removed. Treatments usually last between 15 minutes to an hour at a time. Once all of the treatments are completed, the unwanted hair will be gone forever.
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Note: These applications are in .PDF format. You must have Adobe Reader installed to view and print each form. If you do not have Adobe Reader installed, you can download it here.
Step 1: Locate the application online by clicking one of the links in the main bar and/or sub bar.
Step 2: Scroll down and click on the bottom of the application where you will see the words:
" Click here to download and print this Application. "
Step 3: Proceed to the application that has been converted to .PDF format. This should automatically load up your Adobe Reader.
Step 4: Click the print button to print the application.
Step 5: Complete the application and submit them to the Exchange Club of Jackson.


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wrote here about how Council wanted more information and took a pause in the design of a potential new Multi-Faceted Community Centre (MFCC). Council received that information last week and changed gears a little to design a more affordable facility.
You will recall that, based on a detailed business case analysis, the Town confirmed that sustaining demand for a MFCC (single-pad arena, a fitness centre, walking / running indoor track, multi-purpose space, and gymnasium) existed in 2014.
So, Council appointed a citizen/user-based Architectural Design Advisory Committee (ADAC) in August 2014 to help design this type of facility. In February 2015, Council agreed with ADAC's recommendations of adding a large multi-purpose/ performing arts space, an atrium / shared public space, and +1,200 spectator/arena seats.
Council also agreed with ADAC's later recommendations to 1) re-evaluate the business case for building a twin-pad arena during the initial build (instead of after 2023), and 2) tender the operation of the potential centre to the private sector.
Concerned with the project's affordability, Council also directed staff in June to determine potential capital and operating costs with the new design.
In early July, based on additional demand from minor hockey and the Junior B team, Council agreed with a Leisureplan recommendation that since "a second ice pad would be utilized 69%-77% during prime time" the Town should provide a second ice pad by 2018/19.
Last week Council learned some significant facts about the potential MFCC:
- While 16 firms considered the tender for the operation of the potential MFCC, none applied; (The YMCA has a pre-existing MOU so they felt that they did not require a tender submission.)
- A pro-forma statement, based on the Town staff running all programs and operations in the current facility design, estimates a very significant operating deficit (+$500K);
- A "Class D estimate" of the current design approximated $40 million in capital costs plus $14 million margins and contingencies, totalling $54 million;
- Since there are currently no Federal or Provincial grants available, the Town will continue to lobby for a policy change and for funding;
- While acknowledging many variables, staff estimated the Town's debt tolerance level at $30 million – which would translate into a more than 10% tax increase;
After using the Creative Problem Solving process, Council directed staff to refine the pro forma to give an apples-to-apples comparison for operating costs, to start developing a realistic fundraising plan, and to retain a construction manager by the end of August to help make the design more affordable to build and operate.
I will continue to keep you informed about progress of the potential multi-purpose community centre.


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Situated on 48 acres overlooking the city, Brescia University College offers a peaceful retreat-like setting rich with history, coupled with modern state-of-the-art facilities, affordable accommodations and excellent food.
Conference Services offers public rental of our spaces from May through August each year. These spaces include Clare Hall's 300 queen-sized bed overnight accommodation rooms, a variety of classroom and boardrooms, as well as our two large conference spaces – the Mercato (capacity > 300) and MSJ Auditorium (capacity < 300).
Our most popular space – the Mercato – was opened as part of Clare Hall in the fall of 2013 and is the perfect venue to host a modern day wedding, banquet or multi-day conference – offering plenty of natural light, clean architecture and the ability to host both small groups to those over 300 persons. Convenient and affordable onsite accommodations make this a great venue choice for single and multi-day events in Southwestern Ontario.
Conference Services is pleased to team with our Food and Beverage department's own team of red seal chefs – led by internationally trained executive chef Tim D'Souza – to offer a variety of locally sourced, in-house catering options from hot breakfasts, business luncheons to fine dining.
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HUNTINGTON BEACH (KABC) --The so-called "Jelly Belly bandit" has been arrested.Acting on a tip, Huntington Beach police showed up at his house and arrested him.
The suspect is identified as 33-year-old Darin Minasian.
Minasian is charged with three counts of robbery.
Police say he robbed two banks in Huntington Beach, and a third bank in the City of Orange.
Police say they received a tip after Minasian's photo was shown on television.
Investigators say they searched Minasian's home and found additional evidence linking him to the robberies.


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Myanmar Journey to the Land of a Million Pagodas and TemplesSep 18, 2015
"Their names roll off the tongue savourly, crowding the imagination with sunshine, strange sounds and a multi-coloured activity" wrote Somerset Maughham, the 1930s playwright and novelist, travelling in the region. His journey covered Bombay, Madras, Calcutta, Singapore, Penang, Bangkok, Saigon, Rangoon, Hanoi, Hong Kong and Shanghai—a Grand Tour—along the shipping routes to colonies and foreign entrepots alike.
All these cities are still top Asian destinations these days, including Yangon, the renamed Rangoon, former capital of Burma, now Myanmar. After many decades, the country retreated into a self-imposed isolation and considerable internal unrest—the subject of international media coverage and even the Hollywood film industry. Only in recent years has it opened up to outside visitors with rapidly growing interest from investors and travellers alike. From the very moment I set foot on the ground in Myanmar I knew I was in for a truly unique experience.
Sampling the Tastes of Yangon
The capital is buzzing with new hotels, construction activity, and major brand advertising in keeping with neighbours across South East Asia. Yangon is still not yet that well known for its cuisine, but the restaurant scene is changing fast.
Traditional food culture in Yangon, as with the rest of Myanmar, is based on sharing, similar to conventions in other Asian countries, but here it is characterised by daily provisions for passing Buddhist monks. Yangon is a chaotic but charming city, exuding culture and beautiful architecture, from the delights of the ancient pagodas and stupas, as magnificent as ever, to the crumbling and often overgrown remnants of a British colonial past, in dire need of restoration and reclamation from the grip of nature.
Be ready to pay for everything in cash, from hotels to restaurant bills. At the time of writing, credit cards are not generally accepted. New and crisp US dollar bills in 100 denominations can be exchanged at the rate of 1,000 Kyats, the local currency, per US dollar.
The local cuisine shows influence from its neighbours, while retaining a distinct style of its own. Bordering India, it is not surprising that there are many curry dishes with turmeric and mild paprika powder, which is ubiquitous. Flavours are generally mild without the high notes of Indian favourites. There is also influence from Thailand but again the fiery and vibrantly tart citrus of Thai cooking has not found its way fully onto the local plate. There are plenty of noodle dishes with pork, duck and seafood, an influence from the other major neighbour—the Yunan province of China.
With fresh local ingredients, vegetables, seafood and fruits abundant on the streets of Yangon, Myanmar cuisine will transform. There are today a handful of modern coffee shops, several Japanese and European restaurants, many of them already within five-star hotels. Relatively few well known independent restaurants, reminded me of conditions in Jakarta around 20 years ago but I sense this will change at a fast pace.
Dining at the café or restaurant of the Strand Hotel or the Mandalay Restaurant at Governor's Residence Hotel is recommended. The Strand offers a similar look and ambience as Raffles in Singapore. Sampling modern Myanmar cuisine at the Garden Bistro is a treat, while for the adventurous, Myanmar's street food offers much variety. I treasure my memory of not seeing one fast-food chain restaurant or coffee shop during the visit.
Bagan, a Majestic Place
I left Yangon with my fascination of the country's 2,500-year old Shwedagon pagoda, which is covered with 45,000kg, 24-karat gold leaf and priceless gemstones. But Bagan is something unique. It takes one hour and twenty minutes to fly from Yangon to Bagan. It is one of the world's greatest archaeological sites, a sight to rival Machu Picchu or Angkor Wat but—for the time being at least—with less visitors. The setting is magnificent—a dry land of 41.8km plain (after no rain for months), part-covered in stands of palm and tamarind caught in a bend of the lazy-flowing Ayeyarwaddy River and framed by the hazy silver-grey of distant mountains and hills. I have never seen such beautiful tamarind trees in my life. The locals make tamarind candy which you can buy everywhere. It reminded me of my childhood—the sweet and sour flavours of tamarind candy.
After driving for 10 minutes from the airport to the central, you can see hundreds of them, beautiful, other-worldly silhouettes that were built by the kings of 50 Bagan Kingdoms between 11th and 13th centuries, when their kingdoms were swept away by earthquakes and Kublai Khan and his invading Mongols. Some 2,230 of the original 13,000 temples survived, a legacy of the Buddhist belief that to build a temple was to earn merit.
Most are extremely well preserved or have been restored by UNESCO, among others, and many contain fresco paintings and carvings and statues of Buddha, big and small. The circumstances were different two years ago. My guide mentioned that there are more and more visitors these days, which I can see in some well-known temples and pagodas. Many hawkers, even children, are beginning to appear to offer their goods. But there are still many remote temples. It is a glorious place filled with beauty, mystery and peace.
Do visit Popa, around one and a half hour from Bagan. It is known as the Oasis of Dry Zone. Popa is a steep-sided volcanic peak, set amid lovely hill and forest scenery. Popa is a great extinct volcano last active 250,000 years ago and is a forest clad landmark rising to 1,525 meters from the flat, surrounding Myingan Plains. It is a place of special importance to both the country's history and culture with natural spring, flowers, fruits and wooded hillside which contrasts greatly with the arid lands surrounding Bagan.
There is a tower-like volcanic plug called Taung Kalat. On the top is a picturesque complex of monasteries, pagodas and Buddhist shrines. If you are not afraid of height and monkeys, you will be well rewarded with a simply breathtaking view after climbing 777 steps through a winding walkaway. It is simply majestic.
Recommended Restaurants
and Cafés in Yangon:
Bar Boon Coffee Shop
FMI Center, 380 Bo Gyoke Rd
The Strand Café and The Strand Grill
Strand Rd, Yangon
Gecko Restaurant
535 Merchant Street, Kyoutoda Township, 4th Quarter
The Garden Bistro
Corner of Kan Yeikthar St.
Bahan St. near U Htaung Bo Roundabout
Mandalay Restaurant at the Governor's Residence
The Governor's Residence
35 Taw Win Road
Recommended Restaurants
in Bagan:
Black Bamboo
Yar Khin Thar Street, Thiripyitsaya 4
Bagan – Nyaung Oo
Popa Mt.Resort Restaurant
Mt. Popa, Kyaukpadaung Township


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Music has always been a powerful voice for protest and social change. It speaks to the heart and soul as well as to the mind, and can say different things, in different ways, than a speech or an article. It can enable a crowd of thousands to sing with one voice. It can use metaphor and allusion, hidden meanings, and code words to share critical ideas in a public space. Music takes its message to the streets, to the concert hall, to meetings, talk shows, front porches and bars, and to anywhere that people have a radio, a guitar or a voice.
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An Approach from Biblical and Systematic Theology
Published in Studia Biblica et Theologica, March 1971
The Image of God in the New Testament
In the New Testament the primary word for "image" is eikōn. Secondary words arehomosiōsis and charaktēr. Eikōn appears in twenty verses throughout the New Testament. In twelve of these it explicitly denotes physical representations.16 In one verse it refers to the Law as not being the true image of things to come (Hebrews 10:1). Twice it is used to denote Christ as the image of God (2 Corinthians 4:4, Colossians 1:15), and five times it relates man to the image of Christ or God (Romans 8:29, 1 Corinthians 11:7, 15:49, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Colossians 3:10). James uses homosiōsis, saying that men "are made in the likeness of God" (James 3:9). The author of the epistle to the Hebrews uses charaktērto say that Christ is the express representation of God's nature (Hebrews 1:3).
In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the image of God, and when all the information is gathered, we know we are speaking of "image" here in a radically different sense than we found in the Old Testament. "He is the image of the invisible God….For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell" (Colossians 1:15, 19; cf. 2 Corinthians 4:4). The men who saw Jesus Christ saw God (John 12:45, 14:9). Jesus is the effulgence of God's glory and the representation of his very nature (Hebrews 1:3, John 1:14). Now if Christ is the image of God, in what sense does the New Testament see man as being in God's image? The following paragraphs set forth the key texts.
In the fifteenth chapter of 1 Corinthians, verses 35 to 50 answer the questions, "How are the dead raised? With what kind of body do they come?" (v. 35). After discussing in detail the resurrection of the dead, Paul gives the summary statement: "And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly" (verse 49, ASV). The context makes it clear that Paul is thinking in personal terms: Adam is the earthy and Christ is the heavenly. We must ask what the "image of the heavenly" involves. The answer is found in noting what specifics verse 49 summaries. The "image of the heavenly" has to do with the nature of the resurrection body. "It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: it is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power; it is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body" (vv. 42-44, ASV). Thus to take on the 'image of the heavenly" is to be incorruptible, glorious, powerful, and spiritual.
It is very doubtful that Paul is here thinking in terms of the image of God in Genesis 1:26 at all. He is concerned to teach about the Resurrection, and the metaphor "image of the heavenly" is helpful. He is not teaching a recovery of the image at this point (marred or lost at the Fall), because he is contrasting the resurrection body with what Adam was by the act of creation (prior to the Fall): "So also it is written, The first man Adam became a living soul. The last Adam became a life-giving spirit" (v. 45, ASV). Paul is not contrasting a fallen body with a redeemed body, but a natural body with a spiritual body: "If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body…. The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is of heaven" (vv. 44, 47, ASV). Therefore, I conclude that this passage has nothing to say directly about the image of God that men now have or once had and shall regain. The reason I have examined this passage at all is that it regularly finds is way into theological discussions about the image of God where, I have noted, it is sometimes misused. Properly interpreted, it servers as a preliminary warning that the mere appearance of the word "image" even "the image of the heavenly," does not mean the author is thinking in terms ofGenesis 1:26, 27.
In Romans 8:29, 30, Paul writes: "For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the first-born among many brethren. And those whom he predestined he also called; and those whom he called he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified." In this passage the phrase "conformed to the image of his Son" defines the destination to which the elect of God are appointed.17 Verse 30 specifies that the one who is predestined to be in God's image is, as a means to that end, called, justified and glorified. Being conformed to Christ's image appears conterminous with glorification. This is supported by the context. Since we are predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, "In order that he might be the first-born among many brethren," then to conform to his image means to become heirs with him—brothers. But in 8:17 being fellow heirs with Christ is on the same level as being glorified with him, while sharing his sufferings is the condition of both. Therefore, being conformed to Christ's image entails being glorified with him. Furthermore, verses 18 and 21 speak of glory as the destiny of the believer, which in verse 29 is described as conformity to the image of God's Son. Thus it is important to emphasize that in the present text the meaning attached to "the image of his Son" is the glorification of the saints.
Two other features of this text are important for our purposes. First, a necessary implication of Paul's remarks is that we are not now conformed to the image of Christ, at least not fully. Being completely conformed to Christ's image awaits the final glorification, which is future. Second, it is God who conforms man to the image of his Son. God predestines, God calls, God justifies, and God glorifies. Man here is entirely recipient. The possibility of conceiving Paul's meaning of the image in this text as a restoration of a lost image will depend on whether or not Paul indeed thinks man has lost the image of God which was given in creation. The answer to this question will become obvious when I discuss 1 Corinthians 11:7. For the moment we should recall that in 1 Corinthians 15:49 Paul uses the "image" terminology and definitely does not intend any direct connection with the "image" of Genesis 1:26.
In 2 Corinthians 3:18, the stated content of the image is again glory—the glory of God through Christ. "And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being changed into his likeness from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit." In verses 3 to 6 of chapter four we learn that the glory we behold is the glory of Christ, and his glory is the "light of the gospel" which shines in our hearts. It is by the light of the knowledge of the gospel that we are being glorified and hence attaining gradually to the image of God. Here Paul places his teaching about the image alongside the preaching of the gospel and thus gives us an insight into the practical way in which God is working out his eternal purposes in human lives.
Another very important aspect of Paul's teaching about the image of God is the identification of the glory of Christ with the glory of God. In the text above, "the glory of the Lord" is ambiguous; but as we follow the text into chapter four, we see that Paul uses the phrases "glory of Christ" and "glory of God" interchangeably. In verse 4 he speaks of "the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the likeness of God;" and then in verse 6, as if following the logic of his own statement, he speaks of "the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ." Therefore, we should not make any significant distinction in Paul's teaching at this point between being conformed to the image of Christ and being conformed to the image of God. When a man attains the full glory of Christ, he has attained the greatest image he ever will.
This text confirms that men are not now fully in God's image, as Paul uses the phrase; but it explicitly states that men are now in the process of becoming the image. This statement is important for two reasons: first, because it teaches that "this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit." By the power of the Holy Spirit in the Christian's life, he experiences the present reality of God's image and is changed from one degree of glory to another. This truth comes out more fully in Paul's teaching about the new nature.
The next passage we consider is Colossians 3:9, 10. "Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old nature with its practices and have put on the new nature, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator." Here we find the image in a context of moral admonition, which points to its practical consequences as a present reality. Note that it is not our old nature which is being renewed; that was crucified with Christ. It is the new nature created in man by the Holy Spirit which must be made even newer, as it were; it must change from one degree of glory to another. Lightfoot takes "in knowledge" to mean "unto perfect knowledge."18 That is, a fundamental aspect of our renewal after the image of our Creator is increased knowledge. This must be understood in terms of the knowledge which is in Christ. Paul says in 1:9 that he has prayed continually that the Colossians might "be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding." And in 2:2, 3, he strives for them to "have all the riches of assured understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, of Christ, in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." Thus, in Colossians 3:10, the central element of the image which saints are attaining is a full and perfect knowledge. This is qualified in v. 11 which says, "Christ is all, and in all." It should be noted in passing that again the renewal of the image is not by man's effort, but is being done to him, we may be sure, by the Holy Spirit.
A passage which must be considered as parallel to Colossians 3:10 is Ephesians 4:22-24. "Put off your old nature which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new nature, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness." No word for "likeness" appears in the Greek text. The phrase "after the likeness of God" translated ton kata theon, which literally means "which is according to God." But on the basis of the parallel inColossians 3:10, and the obvious sense intended, the RSV rightly fills out the ellipses. Whereas in Colossians, Christians are approaching divine likeness in fuller knowledge, in this text the divine likeness is manifest in righteousness and holiness. Again, this aspect of the image is not one of our own doing. The righteousness and holiness that are the image of God in us are created, not elicited. They are our possession only by continued grace.
In none of the texts so far discussed does Paul seem to move within the idea of Genesis 1:26, 27. Nowhere is the image viewed as something restored, something which man once possessed and then lost. But does the fact that Paul neglects to mention such a restoration eliminate it as a true description of what really occurs? No. In order to eliminate the idea that the image of God attained in regeneration is a restoration of the image given in creation, one must demonstrate that Paul viewed the image of Genesis 1 as still intact in fallen mankind. If this could be demonstrated, then the image of God in the Old Testament and the image attained in regeneration would have to be carefully distinguished.
In 1 Corinthians 11:1-6, we find Paul thinking not in terms of redemption, but in terms of the natural order, the order of creation. The key thought for our purposes is found in verse seven. "For a man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God…." Verse 8,which says that woman was made from man, and verse 14, which speaks of "nature itself," make it clear that Paul is thinking here of the divinely established order of creation. Therefore, when Paul says that man is in the image of God, he means first that this image is the image given in creation, and second, that man is indeed now in that image.
Lest we belittle this text as an isolated example, let us consider James 3:9. Here the belief we are deducting from Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 11:7 is made explicit by James. In giving warning about the improper use of the tongue, he says, "With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the likeness of God." James, therefore, comes alongside Paul in teaching that men are created in God's image and are now in that image, so that certain practical consequences ensue, just as they did inGenesis 1:26 and 9:6. The inference which may be drawn from the above is this: since Paul views the image of God as a present possession common to man by virtue of creation, the image of God which man newly attains in regeneration cannot be a restoration of the image bestowed in creation. Thus, both the Old and New Testaments concur that the image of God given to man in creation is not lost, even in the presence of sin. As I said above, we must therefore carefully distinguish between the original image of God and the new creation in Christ. They are not equal.
In conclusion, I offer the following summary statements regarding the New Testament teaching about the image of God in man.
- Underlying New Testament thought is the assumption that all men retain the image of God given in creation. This is not described except insofar as it is the ground for various practical admonitions.
- A central Pauline teaching is that in regeneration men receive the image of God.
- Jesus is the image and fullness of God, and men therefore receive the image of God by sharing in what Christ is.
- The image of God which Christians receive is really, but only partially, possessed in this life.
- To receive the image of God through Christ means to begin to share in his glory, knowledge, righteousness, and holiness. It means to become like him.
- The Christian life is a process of increasingly full attainment of these virtues.
- The image of God in its present reality and future fullness is a gift of God worked in man by the Holy Spirit through the light of the gospel of Christ.
If this truth does not satisfy our hunger, consider that "we are God's children now; it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is" (1 John 3:2).
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COVER STORY: Britain's foot and mouth outbreak - the global link
EDITORIAL: The challenge facing John Howard
CANBERRA OBSERVED: Can Howard "placate the crocodile"?
LAW: US rejects International Criminal Court
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FOREIGN AFFAIRS: How closer Asian ties benefit Australia
EDUCATION: New assessment can mean almost anything
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Our meeting in October was an opportunity for The 29 Palms Band of Mission Indians to share their proposal for a casino in Joshua Tree and for residents to give feedback directly to the tribe (see here).
Our November meeting will be focused on the process of converting private land to sovereign land (necessary for an Indian casino), how community groups and individuals can have legal comment, the current applications that have been approved by the Dept. of the Interior and are now on the Governor's desk for approval.
One of our speakers will be Patty Mayne she will discuss her efforts working with a proposed 2nd casino by the Soboba Band of Indians. Patty lives in San Jacinto. Citizens in this community are working with a fee to trust issue of over 600 ac.
Our second speaker will be Cheryl Schmit, she is the Director for Stand Up For California and will discuss local and statewide efforts and the current effort.
Please check back here for updates prior to the meeting.
Please see the Stand Up for California Website for their current information.
Please see our Proposed Development/Casino in Joshua Tree page for more information on the proposed casino.


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Karl Newman, President
Sandi Henke, Communications
NW Insurance Council
Phone: (800) 664-4942
Fax: (206) 624-1975
Follow at Twitter/nwinsuranceinfo
Consumer Alert
SEATTLE - Earthquakes can strike at any
time and cause massive property damage in a matter of minutes.
In 2001, the 6.8-magnitude Nisqually
Earthquake rocked the Puget Sound region, causing nearly $3 billion
in damage to homes and businesses.
"The Northwest is veined with unstable
seismic fault lines that can spell disaster for homeowners and
business owners," said Karl Newman, NW Insurance Council president.
"In spite of this reality, only an estimated 12 to 15 percent
of homeowners are choosing to purchase earthquake insurance."
Many homeowners say they don't have Earthquake
Insurance because they believe it's too expensive compared
to other types of property insurance. Prices climb even higher
if your home is in a high-risk area or is made of brick or concrete.
"Earthquake Insurance may double the
cost to insure a wood-frame home," Newman said. "However, for
most people, your home is your most valuable asset. Even with
Earthquake Insurance, the cost is still lower than most of us
pay to insure two family cars for a year."
Damage to your vehicle as a result of
an earthquake is covered if you have Comprehensive Coverage on
your auto insurance policy.
Another concern for many homeowners is
the high deductibles that come with Earthquake Insurance - often
10 to 15 percent applied separately to your home, contents and
"Earthquake Insurance is there for very
serious damage or total destruction of your home," Newman said.
"The high deductibles keep premiums lower and help make the coverage
more affordable."
Whether you purchase Earthquake Insurance
or not, it's important that you prepare your family to survive
a natural disaster. The NW Insurance Council offers the following
earthquake and disaster preparedness tips for homeowners and renters:
For free downloadable Home Inventory
software, visit www.nwinsurance.org
or call (800) 664-4942 for a free Home Inventory Booklet.
NW Insurance Council
is a nonprofit, public-education organization funded by member
insurance companies serving Oregon, Washington and Idaho.


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I decided for my birthday I wanted to try something new. I had heard a lot about Backyard Bistro, so my wife and I decided to give it a try. We left pretty disappointed.
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Need a movie that's "so beyond stupid, it's brilliant"? Then I would recommend watching True Memoirs of an International Assassin.
True Memoirs of an International Assassin follows Sam, an amateur writer who is working on publishing his first novel. His alter-ego, Marcus, is an assassin that lives a life of adventure and danger. Sam relies on his friend to provide him with realistic details to help give his novel more credibility. However, there is one story his friend tells him not to write about. Of course, Sam decides to not take that advice and publishes anyway. His publisher changes the title of Sam's novel from Memoirs of an International Assassin to True Memoirs of an International Assassin which makes the book sell, but also causes massive trouble for Sam himself. Sam eventually finds himself living situations his alter ego, Marcus, aka "The Ghost" would encounter. He gets contracted to kill El Toro, a rebel leader, the President of Venezuela, and Anton Masovich, an insanely rich Russian drug dealer.
Main Characters
Sam Larson (Kevin James): An American writer working a typical office job. He escapes from how boring his real life is by writing novels. His alter ego, Mason, is an international assassin. But Sam himself wants to actively avoid any trouble since he's "allergic to death."
DEA Agent Rosa Bolivar (Zulay Henao): She has spent 5 years making a case against Anton Masovich and the President of Venezuela. She ends up working with Sam after she saves him from getting killed by Masovich's minions. Her knowledge in regards to the country and general assassination skills helps them both with survival.
Personal Thoughts
This movie is one where you can follow the story fairly easily. It's funny and offers all of your stereotypical assassin movie events too. There's the signature dance scene, guns, explosions, and jokes made towards the government.
It was funny watching Sam trying to save his own butt throughout the movie by making assassination agreements. He essentially turned the entire country for and against him in only a few days unintentionally. The ending (which I won't spoil) was very *SMH while laughing*.
If you have the time, check it out! It's a movie you can easily watch on the side while working on something else. It doesn't require too much attentiveness, seeing as it is a comedy.
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In my previous post I announced that I had taken the plunge and booked not one but two mountain hunts. I still can't believe it. Dall Sheep and Grizzly in Alaska this September and Stone Sheep and Mountain Goat in B.C. in 2017. Talk about going off the deep end, I may have set the bar pretty high with this shenanigan. The whole story is that I believed all along that I… Read More
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A second Senate committee approved a thick regulatory overhaul bill on Wednesday without opposition.
The kitchen-sink Senate Bill 734 streamlines regulations or diminishes safeguards – depending on your point of view – and also eliminates duplicate and obsolete requirements.
Lawmakers had a few questions about the dozens of provisions in the bill. Only two lawmakers expressed outright opposition to any of them: Sen. Tommy Tucker, a Republican from Monroe, didn't think community colleges should be making and selling beer, which one provision allows.
Sen. Warren Daniel, a Republican from Morganton, didn't like a section that increases the penalties for illegally using a handicapped-parking space, which now range from $100 to $250 and would increase to $300 to $500.
There was no public comment at either committee meeting, but environmental advocates have several concerns:
Air quality monitoring – This provision would require the state environmental regulatory agency to discontinue using ambient air-quality monitors that are not required by federal law by September.
Self-reporting – Would-be polluters who report potential threats to the state could escape fines and penalties.
Air quality permits – A provision says challenges to air quality permits filed by citizens, such as environmental groups, don't automatically put the permit on hold as it does now.
Wetlands – The section increases the size of isolated wetlands that can be regulated by the state. Environmentalists say that effectively eliminates all protections. Bill sponsors say only 2 percent of the wetlands are under state control, and the rest are regulated by the federal government and therefore not affected by the bill. It would also reduce the ratio by which developers must pay to restore another wetland in the same river basin from 2-to-1 to 1-to-1.
Following approval in the Senate Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday, and Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, the bill next goes to the full Senate, and then to the House.


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If you're a dentist, you are a business person. When you're in business marketing is inevitable. Long ago, dentists didn't do marketing at all. At this age, patients don't open yellow pages but search for dentists online. Why not make dental marketing your priority?
One Area of Marketing Where You Can Explore Is Social Media
Start building relationships with your patient by engaging with them in social media. Like most of the people, your patients are in social media. They spend a lot of their time browsing social media platforms. Use this to your advantage.
Your patients don't visit you every day. At the minimum, they come to your clinic twice a year only, so on other days connect with them using social media.
On Facebook, make your Facebook page and invite them to like your page. What is the content you can post on your page? You have a lot of valuable content to share with them like:
- Video clips of the proper way of flossing your teeth
- Article links about water flossing
- Before and after photos of a teeth whitening job
- Short videos of Invisalign procedures
Engage with them by replying to their messages or responding to their comments. Whatever issues they have you can deal with them by responding.
For more brand awareness you can ask a dental marketing pro to make a Facebook ad for you.
On Twitter, you can tweet about the latest dental products you are introducing. At your Instagram account, you can share photos of Dr. John Nosti modern dental clinic.
You can greet them on special occasions by sending them e-greeting cards.
Other Dental Marketing Strategies Which You Can Use:
- Know your competitors. Check what they are offering and make a competitive offer.
- Ask your dental marketing pro to improve your branding. Have a professionally designed logo and consistent color scheme across your office and other materials.
- Be active in community activities to establish a good reputation.
- Give them solutions to their problems. If they want to have white teeth, offer them teeth whitening.
- Have a website and be active with blogging. You'll be easily on the map when you have a website. Post relevant content always.
- Optimize your website for search engines. This means optimizing for a desktop as well as for a mobile device. It must have a responsive web design.
- Don't forget a Call to Action always. Call to action phrases like "call for your appointment" should be easily clickable on your site or your social media platforms.
- Follow up using social media, emails, or newsletters.
- Use a referral system. If a patient brings in a new patient, give him discount the next time he comes for his next appointment.
- Use pay per click or other advertising platforms. You can pay google for a first spot on the page. You can pay other platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for advertising your clinic.
Use social media and other marketing strategies for your dental practice to increase leads and converting leads to patients.


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WINONA, MINN., USA — PlastiComp, Inc., a leading technology company in the field of reinforced polymer composites, announces an exciting advancement in the development of direct in-line filament winding (D-FW) of fiber reinforced thermoplastic compounds. PlastiComp's unique pultrusion process enables the company to introduce D-FW materials that offer improved benefits to customers at a significantly lower cost compared to competitive products.
"Unlike typical precompounded thermoplastic filament winding materials currently offered, our D-FW technology gives the customer the ability to completely customize their filament wound product by easily changing the color, fiber content, polymer, or fiber used in the process. The speed at which our process can be run allows the user the ability to significantly increase output, thus reducing costs," said Eric Wollan, Manager of PlastiComp's Technical Development Center. "A wide variety of applications can benefit from our innovative in-line filament winding technology ranging from sporting good products, such as baseball bats, to many industrial products including pipes and tanks."
"Our new D-FW technology has created unlimited possibilities as customers can now take advantage of the freedom of formulation and processing speed that this technology provides," said Steve Bowen, PlastiComp President and CEO.
Thermoplastic composite materials offer excellent strength-to-weight ratios and good resin uniformity in finished parts that are circular in shape. PlastiComp offers the full-range of research and development services relating to its direct inline roving materials including part molding, materials testing, formula development, data collection, and technology licensing.
For more information on PlastiComp's LFT products and technologies, please call +1 507-858-0330, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit their website at www.plasticomp.com.
About PlastiComp
PlastiComp, Inc. focuses on developing and providing long fiber reinforced thermoplastic composite technologies to partners worldwide. These include ready-to-process reinforced long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) pelletized compounds, along with process development and manufacturing equipment licensing for LFT pultrusion, in-line direct long fiber thermoplastic (D-LFT) Pushtrusion®, and in-line direct glass mat thermoplastic (D-GMT®) technologies. PlastiComp's injection moldable Complēt® LFT composite compounds are available as standard and custom formulations that combine long glass, carbon, and other specialty fiber reinforcement with thermoplastic polymers from polypropylene to PEEK.


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