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Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Human Genome Program
Human Genome News, Jan.-Feb. 1995; 6(5): 12
The Fourth International Workshop on the Identification of Transcribed Sequences, sponsored by the Canadian Genome Technology and Analysis Program, DOE, and Amgen, Inc., was held October 16-18, 1994, in Montreal, Canada. Some 80 participants from 12 countries, including more than 50 speakers, gathered to discuss methods for gene isolation and identification.
For the first time in this workshop series, significant progress in actual transcriptional map construction was presented for several chromosomal regions, and transcriptional mapping in the mouse system made a strong showing. Although protocols are becoming standardized for gene-identification techniques such as cDNA selection and exon trapping, an alternative approach--large-scale genomic sequencing coupled with "software trapping"--is now considered an attractive option. unctional analysis poses a growing challenge as large numbers of transcribed sequences become available. Some highlights of workshop presentations and discussion groups follow.
This approach has proved highly efficient and is clearly the most popular gene-identification technique. Although the technique itself is well standardized, new improvements and variations were presented. S. Patanjali (Yale University) has demonstrated that whole-yeast DNA from YAC-containing strains can be used effectively without prior YAC purification; enrichments of >104 can still be obtained without increases in ribosomal contaminants. As alternative genomic material, Michel Fontes [Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale (INSERM)] used IRS-PCR material amplified with degenerate Alu primers from whole-yeast DNA.
An ongoing problem with cDNA selection and exon trapping is the isolation of full-length cDNAs corresponding to the short cDNA fragments typically obtained. Sherman Weissman (Yale University) showed that selected cDNAs can be used without prior cloning to screen full-length cDNA libraries directly. Bernard Korn (Germany Cancer Research Center), Cynthia Jackson (Rhode Island Hospital), and Greg Lennon [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)] carried out cDNA selection from more-complex genomic sources--flow-sorted X chromosome, a chromosome 9 somatic cell hybrid, and flow-sorted chromosome 19, respectively. Selection specificity was decreased, but processing simplicity and rapidity may compensate for this.
To increase the size of trapped exons, Johan den Dunnen (Leiden University) proposed a cosmid-based exon-trapping vector. Providing large genomic clones should allow for processing of full-length or nearly full-length cDNAs rather than the one or two exons typically trapped. Greg Landes (Integrated Genetics) used the pSPL3-CAM vector to trap 17 P1 clones from the PKD1 region and obtained 4 to 20 exons per clone. Yun-Fai Chris Lau (University of California, San Francisco) used 3' exon trap-ping with pTAG4 and a pool of 4600 Y chromosome cosmids. Products were 40% artifacts with 60% of the unique clones mapping back to the Y chromosome.
Marcia Budarf [Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)] sequenced >200 kb from the DGCR of 22q11.2 and used GenBank searches, GRAIL predictions, and RT-PCR to identify nine new genes. B. Rajendra Krishnan (Washington University School of Medicine) applied a sample sequencing technique to segments of the HLA-C region and also identified new genes using both computer and laboratory techniques.
Using predominantly cDNA-selection techniques, researchers demonstrated significant progress in constructing high-density transcriptional maps of several chromosomal regions. These included the MHC class I region of 6p (Wufang Fan, LLNL); A-T region of 11q22-q23 (Anat Bar-Shira, Tel-Aviv University); 7q21-q22 (Johanna Rommens, The Hospital for Sick Children); regions of 21q (Hongxia Xu, Yale University, and Katheleen Gardiner, Eleanor Roosevelt Institute); 22q11 (Weilong Gong, CHOP, and Howard Sirotkin, Albert Einstein College of Medicine); and Xq28 and the entire X chromosome (Korn). The percentage of putative new cDNAs that map back to the correct chromosomal region varies considerably, but all are >50% and the best is >90%. After sequencing, further analyses include fine mapping to YAC and cosmid contigs, determination of transcription orientation, Northern analysis, and cDNA library screening.
Projects to sequence, map, and further analyze random cDNAs are ongoing. In sequencing >600 clones from a human testes cDNA library, Michael Jones (Cambridge University) found that 3% were identical to known genes and 70% novel. Of 200 cDNAs examined, 15% mapped to multiple chromosomes, and 70% showed significant cross hybridization to rodent DNA. To characterize further the apparently widely expressed novel ESTs, Donna Maglott (American Type Culture Collection) used Northern analysis to show that 20% were brain specific. Donald Moir (Collaborative Research, Inc.) mapped 138 infant brain ESTs
Gridded arrays of cDNA libraries are becoming more widely used. Catherine Nguyen (INSERM and Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique) hybridized a grid of 80,000 mouse thymus cDNAs with labeled cDNA from various tissues. Signals can be related quantitatively to the tissue-specific levels of expression. Daniela Toniolo (Consiglio Nazionale delle Richerche) used a similar approach with a mouse 10-day-embryo central nervous system library.
Greg Lennon (LLNL) discussed the multiuser analysis of the Bento Soares (Columbia University) gridded infant brain, liver, and spleen libraries under the auspices of the Integrated Molecular Analysis of Gene Expression (IMAGE) consortium. Filters of libraries are available from Lennon (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Because of the potential relevance to neurodegenerative disorders, Christian Neri (CEPH) screened a human fetal brain library with CAG and CCG repeats and is cataloguing those with >5 repeat units. Of the 114 analyzed, 17.5% have homologies in the EST databases.
Susan Ackerman (Jackson Laboratory) constructed a cDNA library from differentiated and nondifferentiated NT2 cells and is using a subtractive library and differential display to identify cDNAs expressed specifically in NT2 neurons. So far, most differences appear related to expression level and not absolute specificity.
Toniolo had previously identified a number of genes and CpG islands in two regions of human Xqter. She presented data showing that the order and orientation of the same genes is preserved in the mouse. Transcriptional patterns in mouse development are being investigated.
Kevin Brady (Harvard Medical School) discussed the ease and rapidity of mapping expressed sequences by single-strand confirmational polymorphism in recombinant inbred strains. Filters are available for such analyses at an estimated cost of $100.00 per locus.
Catherine Lambert (FUNDP School of Medicine) used cDNAs from 14-day embryos and embryonic brains to select candidate reeler genes among YAC clones from the mouse chromosome 5 centromeric region. Selected cDNAs and a random sequencing approach have thus far yielded no homologs in GenBank searches and no exons by GRAIL analysis.
Miriam Meisler (University of Michigan) is isolating genes in the distal mouse chromosome 15 region of A4, a transgenic line associated with a neuromuscular disorder. Monica Justice (Kansas State University) cloned a retroviral insertion site, Evi3, associated with mouse B-cell lymphomas. Reverse-transcription PCR and genomic sequencing were needed to analyze the complex gene organization in the region. In both cases, understanding the mouse genes involved is expected to facilitate the cloning and characterization of the homologous human genes, mapping to human chromosomes 12 and 18, respectively. This can be particularly important in such cases where tissue and timing of expression make human studies difficult.
In the only presentation to address functional analysis of new genes directly, Russ Finley (Massachusetts General Hospital) described use of a yeast-interaction mating system to identify and characterize interactions among cell-cycle regulatory proteins. Such systems will be increasingly important for defining gene functions.
As more transcribed sequences are isolated, the ability to interpret sequence information becomes increasingly important. Jean-Michel Claverie (NIH) discussed the expanding problem of analyzing novel genes with no homologies in the databases. Currently, 69% of ESTs are "unknown" cDNAs. A cross-species comparison strategy of these sequences identified 180 previously uncharacterized protein domains, many of which are likely to be involved in as-yet-uncharacterized basic cellular functions.
Richard Mural (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) discussed new enhancements to GRAIL that will aid in gene discovery through large-scale genomic sequencing coupled to "software trapping" and new tools for sequence annotation in the GRAIL system.
Martin Ringwald (Jackson Laboratory) discussed a project to develop a gene-expression information resource for mouse embryonic development. This would include both textual descriptions and 3-D images of gene-expression patterns during mouse development.
The gene-finding techniques of cDNA selection, exon trapping, and genomic sequence analysis are being widely and successfully applied with increasingly standardized protocols. Many groups find that focusing on one of these approaches quickly provides a vast resource of new genes. Comprehensive transcriptional mapping will probably employ combinations of all three strategies. Old problems of how to isolate complete cDNAs from exons and small cDNA fragments and identify pseudogenes remain to be solved efficiently. Clearly, future workshops will focus increasingly on two additional problems-interpretation of sequencing information of both genomic and cDNA clones and functional analysis of novel genes.
Richard Mural, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and
Katheleen Gardiner, Eleanor Roosevelt Institute
The electronic form of the newsletter may be cited in the following style:
Human Genome Program, U.S. Department of Energy, Human Genome News (v6n5).
The Human Genome Project (HGP) was an international 13-year effort, 1990 to 2003. Primary goals were to discover the complete set of human genes and make them accessible for further biological study, and determine the complete sequence of DNA bases in the human genome. See Timeline for more HGP history.
Published from 1989 until 2002, this newsletter facilitated HGP communication, helped prevent duplication of research effort, and informed persons interested in genome research.

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Dear parishioners,
Today is Project Advance Launch Sunday. The onus is on the Archbishop, archdiocesan Project Advance staff, and me, to remind you of the reasons we have for supporting this annual campaign. Frankly, for me, this is an easy task. Mainly for two reasons.
The first is simply that we are privileged to belong to a very fine diocese, in every respect. A diocese that enjoys very fine leadership, that knows where it wants to go, both in material and in spiritual terms. A diocese that has a vision and an energy that are truly remarkable. It should be helped, if only for this reason, that given its spiritual health and its energy, we just know that a contribution to Project Advance is always money well spent.
The second reason to give, dearest to my heart, are the ministries that are assumed by the archdiocese, and that make of our archdiocesan church an evangelical church of which we should be truly proud. Allow me to give four examples. The archdiocese has understood that prison ministry is a ministry too important and too challenging to be left to the scant resources of parishes that happen to be in the vicinity of prisons. And so they have assumed responsibility for this all-important ministry and are working wonders. Secondly, the Archdiocese appreciates the sacred importance of hospitality to migrants enough to have someone on staff full-time to enable parishes to sponsor refugees. Thirdly, with the help of the Scalabrinian fathers, the archdiocese is doing wonders to provide pastoral support for the thousands of Latin American migrant workers in the Lower Mainland. And fourthly, but not least, the Archdiocese has hired Lucy Rodjito, who happens to be a parishioner of St. Mary's, to enable as many parishes as possible to start up Vanspec, a special one-on-one catechetical programme for children with special needs, and who therefore cannot easily fit into our PREP programmes. Some of these ministries are funded at least in part by Project Advance. Even those that are not directly funded by Project Advance benefit indirectly from this annual campaign, because its success frees up archdiocesan funds which would otherwise have been needed to fund the necessities covered by Project Advance.
To sum up my reasons: we enjoy the privilege of belonging to a church that is thriving and growing. Reason enough to want to contribute to Project Advance.
One last point: Project Advance's success has historically been due to the high degree of generosity of a very small proportion of the Catholic population of the Lower Mainland. Wouldn't it be nice if we could change this statistic, and make this year the year when participation increased, so that we might come closer to being able to say that this year's success is truly attributable to the participation of the whole church! I know that the envelopes that you receive suggest amounts that are perhaps beyond what you think you can afford to give. Don't worry about the suggested amounts. It's not about the amount, it's about being a part of an archdiocesan adventure. I also know that the significant donors, those who ultimately make it possible for the Archdiocese to reach its goal, are strongly motivated when they see that the cause to which they contribute enjoys very broad support, however modest it may be.
There you have it: all the reasons in the world to be a part of Project Advance, as a way of saying that we are proud to be a part of the "Church of God that is in Vancouver", as the Pauline letters put it.
God bless the Archdiocese of Vancouver,
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the Visit Neighboring States Series
Cabela's outdoor store (10300 Cabela Dr, Kansas City, KS 66111) is more than just a place to buy fishing gear. They have an incredible lifelike taxidermy animal display, water feature and live fish aquariums. We visited the store a couple of times during our stay in Kansas City so hubby could do a little shopping.
Cabela's is just about a block or so away from The Great Wolf Lodge. We loved the family friendly indoor water park. Our visit was in early April, so we didn't have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoor pools or mini-golf. Mini fridges and microwaves come standard in all the rooms, so pack some easy lunch. The lodge wasn't busy during our visit and they upgraded our room to a themed Wolf Den room for free! The kids LOVED it!
The kids each received a pair of soft wolf ear headbands and slept with them on. It was entertaining to watch the kids crawl into their beds and howl like wolves.
Our daughter really got into the character themes and loved Story Time at the Clock in the lobby. There was scavenger hunt, a craft, and lots of other little fun activities for the kids.
The lodge lobby has a big beautiful stone fireplace and lots of special things for kids! Overall we loved the Great Wolf Lodge and would highly recommend a visit! From Central Iowa, Kansas City is only a few hours drive and seems to offer the most opportunities and attractions for younger kids compared to other large cities that are the same driving distance. If you're looking for a new place to visit, definitely check out this fun city!
While we were in the area – we also ate at the neatest restaurant – T-Rex Café.


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About ZM
Zonal Marking was set up in January 2010 to provide tactical analysis of football matches.
I also write for ESPNFC and appear on The Totally Football Show podcast every Thursday.
I wrote a weekly tactical column for the Guardian between 2010 and 2017 and then released my first book, The Mixer, about the tactical evolution of Premier League football, in June 2017.
Updating this blog fits around these other commitments!


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In our news wrap Wednesday, the Department of Justice has launched an investigation into whether major airlines have been colluding to keep fares high. Also, the U.S. and Cuba will be reopening embassies in each other's countries for the first time in more than 50 years.
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The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation of major airlines and possible collusion to keep fares higher. The department confirmed the probe after the Associated Press reported it focuses on whether carriers have limited available seats. American Airlines, Delta, Southwest and United now control more than 80 percent of all seats on domestic flights.
The United States and Cuba will reopen their embassies in each other's countries, in Havana and Washington, later this month for the first time in more than 50 years. President Obama made the formal announcement this morning in the White House Rose Garden. He said both countries are ready to move forward.
Instead of supporting democracy and opportunity for the Cuban people, our efforts to isolate Cuba, despite good intentions, increasingly had the opposite effect, cementing the status quo and isolating the United States from our neighbors in this hemisphere.
The progress that we mark today is yet another demonstration that we don't have to be imprisoned by the past. When something isn't working, we can and will change.
Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Cuba for the American Embassy's opening on July 20.
Secretary Kerry is in Vienna now for the Iran nuclear talks. He said today there's been enough progress to go beyond yesterday's deadline. His Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif, also talked of progress, but he offered few details.
Investigators converged on a small South Carolina town today, after the latest in a series of fires at black churches across the south. Mount Zion AME Church at Greeleyville burned last night. The fire broke out as lightning was moving across the area, and federal investigators said initial indications suggest it wasn't arson. But they're not ready to make that official.
CRAIG CHILCOTT, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives: We haven't ruled anything in or anything out at this point. We're going to let the case dictate and we're going to investigate it, as the facts will ultimately determine what occurred. We're going to bring all the assets of the federal government to bear to investigate this — this fire.
The same church was the target of a fire set by two Ku Klux Klan members in 1995.
The presidential fund-raising race has begun in earnest. Democrat Hillary Clinton's campaign said today that it took in more than $45 million in the second quarter. That eclipses a record set by President Obama in 2011. Clinton formally announced her bid in April.
The president's residence is making itself more welcoming to some visitors and more hostile to others. Officials today ended a 40-year ban on photography during public tours of the White House by encouraging people to snap pictures. But selfie sticks and video cameras remain on the banned list. Meanwhile, outside the executive mansion, work crews added sharp metal spikes to the fencing to stop intruders. That follows several security breaches.
Thousands of people marched in Hong Kong today, pressing the city's leader to step down, and calling for full democracy. The annual protest marks the city's handover from British to Chinese rule in 1997. Last year, pro-democracy forces blocked streets for 79 days, demanding reforms.
In Indonesia, the death toll passed 140 in the crash of a military transport plane. The plane went down Tuesday, after taking off from Medan city. By today, an excavator began clearing away what's left of the wreckage.
LT. COL. MOHAMAD RIDWAN, Chief Commander, Indonesian Army (through interpreter):
Today, we have completed the evacuation of the bodies. We hope that the evacuation of the aircraft's tail can be completed as soon as possible. Our constraint is the lack of equipment we need for cutting to quickly move the wreckage.
Investigators are now focused on why the plane had far more passengers than first believed. Civilians apparently were permitted on board for a fee, in violation of military rules.
The wave of migrants crossing the Mediterranean has grown more than 80 percent from a year ago. The United Nations Refugee Agency reported today that 137,000 refugees have landed in Europe since January. That far outstrips the 75,000 who made the crossing in the first half of 2014. Greece is now the leading destination for the migrants.
In economic news, Wall Street pushed higher, anticipating that the June jobs report due tomorrow will be stronger than expected. The Dow Jones industrial average gained nearly 140 points to close near 17760. The Nasdaq rose 26 points and the S&P 500 added 14.
U.S. soccer fans celebrated today, after the women's national team reached the World Cup final. The Americans beat Germany 2-0 in last night's semifinal in Montreal. They will play either Japan or England in Sunday's title match.
And the man known as Britain's Schindler for saving Jewish children from the Nazis has died. In 1939, Nicholas Winton managed to get more than 650 children on trains out of Czechoslovakia, just before World War II broke out. Nicholas Winton was 106 years old.


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Entering its 15th year, the Berkshires Arts Festival has become a summer tradition, attracting thousands of art lovers who come to the Berkshires for theater, dance, music, and art. Founded by Richard and Joanna Rothbard, owners of An American Craftsman Galleries, the Berkshires Arts Festival showcases top artists from all across the USA and Canada. The Berkshires Arts Festival continues to thrive as one of the brightest small art fairs in the country.
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The 1984 TR Register Concours was conducted at Leppington near Sydney.
The car on the left with John Murn looking into it belonged to Merrelyn Summers (her husband drove it to the event).
On the right of the photo you can just see the hardtop of Roger Walker's TR3, then Brian Coe's 3A, Alan Mitchell's 3A,
Chris Miller's 2, then 2 3As I haven't identified yet, Alan Bare's 3 and Kevin Biggs' 3.
In this photo, the Pike's Triumph 2000 Estate is on the left, then there's another couple of 3As as yet unidentified,
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You're more talented than you know.
The key to reaching greatness lies in focusing on improving your PR (personal record).
Personal: You.
Record: Marker of success.
PR: Your current marker for success.
One of the greatest killers of greatness lies in comparison. It's easy to look at someone who's perceivably more successful than you and beat yourself up because you're, "not as good as them, so why even bother?"
Throughout this podcast, I share specific strategies for overcoming fear and self-doubt, which almost always begins with clarifying your "There."
How do you know when you've gotten there—when you've reached success? And, why does it matter…to you?
Another critical component to overcoming self-doubt: self-talk. Listen in, and then shift your internal monologue from, "I'm never going to get there, to:"
- It's okay, I'm okay.
- I'm rockin' it!
- I'm going to make this.
- One step at a time.
- I just need to get through this step, and then the next. That's it.
- I'm almost there.
You know the crazy on slot of negative self-talk that comes with just about any big challenge? It's usually only there for the first portion of the challenge (I call it "the suck"), and then it disappears and you realize you've got this.
What do you say to yourself to get through the suck? My go-to is "One step at a time," "Just this stroke (for swimming)," or "Just this video/speech/post (my work)."
I'm excited to hear yours!
Here's to Your Greatness,
Misti Burmeister
P.S. For instant access to interviews, and to get Your 3 Practical Tips for Building a Motivated Team, click here, type your email address in, and click "Download Now."


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'Learning together, aiming high'
The children, staff and governors welcome you to the Kington St Michael CE Primary School website. Kington St Michael School is a voluntary controlled Church of England primary school for children who are Foundation Stage 2 (Reception), Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 – ages 4 to 11.
Our school is located in the beautiful, rural village of Kington St Michael on the outskirts of the market town of Chippenham, Wiltshire. There are 121 children on roll, drawn from the parish of Kington St Michael and the housing development of Cepen Park North in Chippenham. Children living in other parts of Chippenham and other villages in the surrounding areas also attend the school.
We aim to provide a stimulating environment, where your child can develop at his, or her, own pace and where each child is valued as an individual. Problems can be shared and successes and endeavours celebrated, enabling each child to reach their full potential. There is a caring, positive and nurturing atmosphere where children can develop self-discipline and co-operation. All of our staff members are well qualified, experienced, skilled and dedicated.
We appreciate that the best education for your child happens as a result of the partnership between parents, teachers and pupils. We see the process as a team effort and believe that the children need to be fully involved in, and responsible for, their own learning.
We pride ourselves in the broad, balanced and creative curriculum that we offer. Both teachers and pupils need to be fully engaged and interested in their learning in order to want to go further and challenge themselves. We use the local environment, trips, visitors and quality texts in order to inspire learning.
Everyone involved in the school enjoys being here – parents, pupils and staff:
"The school is a warm, welcoming, friendly learning environment for our children to be in. All staff support and encourage the children to develop their confidence, independence and much more" (parent feedback to Ofsted inspector).
"We are grateful and happy parents for our child's progress in the school. Simply amazing!" (parent questionnaire 2018)
"A lovely school and a nice environment for the children and visiting parents. We are very pleased with our choice of school – it is everything we had hoped for our children." (parent questionnaire 2018)
"I cannot praise this school and the staff enough. My child could not attend a better one. I'd question anyone who said anything negative!" (parent questionnaire 2018)
"Thank you all for an amazing start in my child's childhood." (parent questionnaire 2018)
"I love everything about this school." (pupil questionnaire 2018)
"I love how supportive the teachers are and the variety of lessons." (pupil questionnaire 2018)
"It is a pleasure to come to work at KSM! The staff are lovely and supportive and we have really lovely, engaged, well-behaved pupils." (staff questionnaire 2018)
"I really value the creativity and freedom we are allowed – teaching is so much more rewarding and motivating when you are permitted to use your own ideas." (staff questionnaire 2018)
If you would like to come and visit us and look around our school, please telephone for an appointment.
Miss T Cornelius, Headteacher


text: THE moon has a vital role to play in the holy month – which won't begin until a new crescent is sighted. This means millions of Muslims will be keeping an eye out on the all-important lunar change. Here's the low-down. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is celebrated by Muslims worldwide. Muslims observe Ramadan by a month of fasting and religious devotion, which commemorates the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad according to Islamic belief. Fasting is obligatory for adult Muslims, except those who are suffering from an illness, travelling, are elderly, pregnant, breastfeeding, diabetic, chronically ill or menstruating. Instead, meals include an early morning suhur, between 2.30am and 3am, and an evening iftar is enjoyed around 9pm-9.30pm. Muslims also read as much of the Koran as they can during the holy month, and are encouraged to observe five prayers every day. Often, people will donate large sums of money to charity during Ramadan and help feed the hungry. And married couples refrain from sexual intercourse during the day. What role does the moon have? Muslims follow a lunar calendar, so the date of the holy month is based on moon-sighting methodology. Muslims anticipate the end of Shaaban, the month preceding Ramadan, by watching for the absence or presence of the crescent moon, which respectively indicate the continuation of Shaban or beginning of Ramadan. Ramadan is announced only when the crescent moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia, where Islam is the state religion…. [Read full story]


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All About the 2018 Honda Odyssey
February 09 2018,
The 2018 Honda Odyssey has just entered the market and has already garnered impressive reviews from the specialized press. The Odyssey has always stood out in its segment, but this new-generation model has more up its sleeve while retaining the traits that dictated its success so far.
Plenty of Space in the 2018 Honda Odyssey
Starting from $34,890, the new 2018 Honda Odyssey is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 engine with 280 horsepower and 262 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine is paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission in most versions of the Honda minivan, but the buyer can also get a 10-speed gearbox in the Touring version.
It is possible to modify how the Odyssey operates in the snow using the Snow mode or to improve fuel consumption using the ECON mode. The towing capacity is set at 1,360 kg. With space for eight passengers, the 2018 Honda Odyssey offers more than 4,000 litres of cargo space behind the front seats and 929 litres with all seats in place.
Six Versions of the 2018 Honda Odyssey
There are six versions of the 2018 Honda Odyssey, and they all offer a multi-angle rearview camera, dual zone climate control, keyless entry with push button start, heated front seats, a Magic Slide system for the second row of seats, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity technologies, and Wi-Fi access.
Best of all, the 2018 Honda Odyssey features the full range of Honda's driver assistance features, which includes automatic braking and collision prevention system, forward collision warning system, lane departure warning and prevention, and adaptive cruise control. There are also airbags everywhere, including for your knees.
Leather seats, a navigation system, a vacuum cleaner, three-zone air conditioning, ventilated seats, wireless charging for your mobile device, and a rear DVD player system are just some of the extra equipment that we find in the different versions of the new Odyssey.
On the road, the 2018 Honda Odyssey will impress you with its comfort and refinement, but also with how quiet the cabin is. This is truly the perfect vehicle for long family road trips. It is safe, reliable, efficient, fun to drive, packed with features, and incredibly spacious.
For more information, contact us today at Halton Honda!


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IdentityMind Global, a SaaS platform that builds, maintains and analyzes digital identities has announced that IdentityMind's compliance, risk management, and fraud prevention platform has integrated CipherTrace's digital currency risk assessment technology. This integrated solution allows virtual currency exchanges, ICOs, hedge funds, financial institutions, and any company that accepts cryptocurrency to understand the risk they present.
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We're constantly being educated in the newspapers and radio which our present supply of fossil fuels energy isn't renewable and these non-renewable resources of oil, coal, and gas will run out. Since their ancestral name suggests, fossil fuels were formed over millions of years from the decayed remains of plants, animals and vegetable matter produced by living creatures deep below the Earth.
These carbon-based organic deposits were transformed during an extended time from the heat and pressure and strain of our growing planet into combustible materials we call coal, oil and gas. Over time, fossil fuels have become a popular energy source since, for us people, they are generally thought of as convenient, abundant, effective and inexpensive. But are fossil fuels very non-renewable and what exactly do we use fossil fuels.
Although it is correct that fossil fuels have left a staggering difference to the world in which we are living in since these main energy resources are those which drive our contemporary world, these carbon-based resources happen to be burnt or extracted from the Earth at a much faster rate than they can be naturally replenished making them a non-sustainable energy source.
The burning of fossil fuels may provide us with the temporary energy we desire but doing this releases many damaging gases and emissions into our atmosphere which are equally toxic and polluting to plants, animals, and also the planets delicate eco-system. In actuality, some of the harmful emissions are being held accountable for the growth in global warming and climate change, known commonly as the greenhouse effect. Go to CoMate here
However, in addition, there are benefits to burning fossil fuels, for instance, we get a great deal of heat and energy to our homes as well as the gasoline and gas stations necessary for our transportation system because it is that this fossil fuel energy that's responsible for driving our modern world and here are a few fossil fuel details.
See: Biomass Fuel and Energy | Boiler Cleaning & Biomass Energy Conversion
Petroleum Oil as a Fossil Gas – Petroleum is often thought of as being the black crude oil pumped from wells, but oil is a far more complex mix comprising different hydrocarbon chains that occur naturally deep within the planet's core as a liquid, or a gas, or as a solid. As oil can be found all around the planet it, therefore, makes it the most widely used of all of the fossil fuels.
Petroleum is composed of hydrogen and carbon molecules generated from microscopic algae, plants and bacteria's that lived and found in the planet's oceans several millions of years back. Once they died, these micro-organisms and plants dropped to the ocean floor where they blended with its own sand and mud. During a long time and with a lot of stress and warmth, these plants and planktonic type creatures became converted into what we call petroleum.
Though the generalized term used to describe oil is"crude oil", you will find significant differences between the quality and types of levels of oil-based chiefly on its own particular gravity, ranging from heavy to light oil.
Petroleum crude oil can not generally be used on its own straight from the floor since it is contaminated with sand, dirt, water and another half an organic matter. To be used it has to be refined and distilled into an assortment of products which range from tar oil into gas. While gasoline is absolutely the most frequent product refined from oil, however, there are other fuel oils such as gas and gases like gas and liquid petroleum gas (LPG).
Natural Gas as a Fossil Fuel – Back in the day, natural gas has been regarded as a waste product of petroleum oil extraction process but today we use natural gas to heat our homes, such as cooking our meals and for electric power production. The combustion of natural gas creates a whole lot less harmful pollutants and emissions than does burning oil making it a perfect replacement for petroleum.
Natural gas is a colorless, flammable and extremely flammable fuel that's lighter than air as it consists chiefly of ethane and methane, even though it can include little amounts of other gases such as butane and propane. The organic gas all of us use in our own homes for cooking and heating is largely methane together with another gas eliminated. But since methane on its own is odorless, the gasoline companies mix small amounts of additional smelly gases and chemicals with it that we are able to smell and find any gas leaks avoiding danger.
On its own, natural gas has a lot of advantages compared to oil. For a start it burns cleaner with no poisonous by-products or polluting ashes and doesn't pollute or contaminate the soil or groundwater table should there be a gasoline leak. Also, natural gas can be processed to liquid forms such as butane and gas and other similar liquid petroleum gases or LPG, also replacing the use of gas and petrol as an automotive fuel in buses and automobiles.
Coal as a Fossil Fuel – Without a doubt, coal is the most abundant fossil fuel in the world providing approximately a quarter of the worlds energy needs. Coal in its basic form is hydrocarbons in solid shape with small amounts of different components giving it that the black appearance that blackens everything it touches.
Just like oil, fossil fuel coal initially came from decomposed trees, plants and algae that grew in huge swamplands filled with ancient trees and plants inside a warm and humid climate. Again, like petroleum, these swamp alive plants and trees became compacted by the Earth changing them into coal that is now mined and hauled from throughout the world utilizing surface or underground mining.
But not all coal reserves around the world are the very same as they're in various stages of decomposition. Fossil fuel coal is generally rated in accordance with its moisture content and its calorific value, that is the quantity of useable heat it generates when burnt. The 3 chief elements which determine the kind and caliber of the coal would be the quantity of decomposing time at the earth, the amount of underground heating it's been exposed too, and its compression strain. http://www.atlcombustion.com/


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Welcome to the "Delaware Dachshund Breeders" page of Local Puppy Breeders! If this is your first time visiting our site, every state page on LPB (that's shorthand for Local Puppy Breeders) has a complete list of every single local breeder that we have identified in that state. You will be able to find all their current contact information, as well as link to their website, so you can see what puppies they currently have available for sale. We provide you with all this information so that you can research each breeder individually and find the one that has your perfect puppy available!
If you are considering getting your first dog, we HIGHLY recommend reading our amazing guide: The Complete Guide to Finding the Perfect Dog. It has a TON of great information that will help you on your journey to puppy parenthood!
Playful and stubborn, Dachshunds love to chase things around the house and are always up for a game of fetch. The breed can be difficult to housebreak and requires an owner who is both patient and consistent. Dachshunds make an ideal dog for individuals and families without young children, due to their aggressiveness towards quick movements and strangers. They are also sometimes referred to as a: Wiener Dog, Weenie Dog, Perro Salchicha, Teckel, or a Sausage Dog. For tons more interesting information about the breed, check out our Dachshund breed information page!
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text: Ontario Court of Appeal dramatically reduces record damage award against WalmartPunitive damages reduced from $1.15 million to $110,000; total damages still enough to punish and serve as deterrent: appeal court06/03/2014|employmentlawtoday.com|Last Updated: 06/03/2014 The Ontario Court of Appeal has overruled a jury's record-setting wrongful dismissal damage award against Walmart, reducing the total damages by more than two-thirds.Meredith Boucher, 44, worked at a Windsor, Ont., Walmart store for a decade. Though she was considered a good employee, she claimed that after she refused a request by the store manager, Jason Pinnock, things deteriorated. After that refusal, Boucher said Pinnock subjected her to repeated verbal abuse and humiliation for several months in 2009. In her wrongful dismissal suit, Boucher stated that the abuse she suffered included being called an idiot and having to count skids in front of other Walmart employees to show she could count. She also said an assistant manager punched her in the arm twice. The assistant manager was later dismissed.In a rare instance of a jury hearing an employment law case, the jury found Boucher was constructively dismissed and awarded her $200,000 for intentional infliction of mental suffering and $1 million in punitive damages, to be paid by Walmart. Walmart was also ordered to pay another $10,000 for the assault by the assistant manager.In addition to the $1.2 million damage award against Walmart Walmart, the jury also ordered Pinnock to personally pay Boucher $100,000 for intentional infliction of mental suffering and $150,000 in punitive damages, bringing the total damage award to $1.46 million, a record in employment law circles — plus 20 months' pay in lieu of notice.Not unexpectedly, Walmart appealed the decision. The Ontario Court of Appeal agreed the poor conduct by Pinnock and Walmart's liability was significant, but the amount of punitive damages awarded by the jury was beyond necessary, given the amount of wrongful dismissal and aggravated damages already awarded.The appeal court upheld the aggravated damages awards of $200,000 against Walmart and $100,000 against Pinnock. However, the punitive damages against Walmart were reduced from $1 million to $100,000 and those against the manager were reduced from $150,000 to $10,000, making the new punitive and aggravated damages total for Boucher $420,000."Especially in the light of the significant compensatory awards against each appellant, those amounts are all that is rationally required to punish Pinnock and Wal-Mart and to denounce and deter their conduct," said the Court of Appeal.RELATED ARTICLESArchitect's notice entitlement torn downB.C. employer's just-cause claim against plumber goes down the drainContacting other people at same company as job candidate's referenceFor more information see:• Boucher v. Wal-Mart Canada Corp., 2014 CarswellOnt 6646 (Ont. C.A.).© Copyright Canadian HR Reporter, HAB Press. All rights reserved. Add Comment * Title * Name * Email Anonymous * Comment


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The International Institute for Peace (IIP) the Karl-Renner-Institut, the Scientific Cluster for Polemology and Legal Ethics, the FES Regional Office for Cooperation and Peace in Europe (ROCPE), the Institute for Security Policy (ISP) and the Austrian National Defence Academy are pleased to invite you to the Public panel discussion:
Welcome address: ERICH CSITKOVITS, Commandant of the National Defence Academy
Opening address: WOLFGANG BAUMANN, Secretary General of the Federal Ministry of Defence (Tbc)
Keynote: THOMAS GREMINGER, OSCE Secretary General
Moderator: HANNES SWOBODA, President of the International Institute for Peace, former MEP (ret.)
THOMAS GREMINGER, OSCE Secretary General
STEPHANIE LIECHTENSTEIN, Freelance Journalist, Web Editor-in-Chief, Security and Human Rights Monitor
ALENA KUPCHYNA, Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Austria and the Republic of Croatia non-resident, Permanent Representative of Belarus to the OSCE
FYODOR LUKYANOV, Editor-in-Chief of Russia in Global Affairs
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, which emerged as a result of the Helsinki Process, is the largest security organisation in the Northern Hemisphere and a true pan-European one. In recent years, the OSCE member countries have been facing multiple crises. The Ukrainian conflict has exposed the ineffectiveness of existing institutions and security mechanisms in Europe, based on the decision-making of a limited number of countries. But still, the OSCE could provide opportunities for finding consensus and adapting it to new challenges. In order to create an enhanced and sustainable peace structure for Europe, cooperation on key issues must be strengthened and decision-making must involve all countries in the region. Despite all its shortcomings, there is no other organization in Europe whose status and legitimacy are comparable to the OSCE.
We would like to recapitulate and discuss the Austrian chairmanship of 2017 as well as look at the prospects of the Italian presidency in 2018. Assessing the most important results and processes in the OSCE and the participating states, we would like to dare an outlook on the OSCE strategy for the years to come.
The event will be held in English.
Informal talks, drinks and snacks after the Event.
You also find this event on Facebook: www.facebook.com/IIPVIENNA
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Save the Date! Happy to announce that I have another exhibit opening September 8, 2018. It will be at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in downtown Los Angeles.
The show is titled Landscapes and Land Dwellers: Photography of Place by Rafael Cardenas.
In this show, along with my photos of people in the streets, I try turn my camera to the shapes of hills and streets in neighborhoods on the eastside. I focus on some of the mounds of twisty roads in City Terrace, the layers of freeways we traverse, and I frame those imperfect connections where one neighborhood end and another begins.
Landscapes and Land Dwellers is poem pieced together from the fragments of my own treks around these communities. It's photographic palimpsest of a city pieced together in the same way.
I've been working on this show for a while and it kicked my butt. There will be a lot of new photos in this show and a few from the archive that you have never seen. This exhibit has morphed into something that I'm really proud of and I look forward to sharing with Los Angeles.
Save the Date! September 08, 2018. LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes!
In the meantime come see my exhibit at VPAM.


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The SHARE Negotiating Team is proud and happy to announce that we have a tentative agreement with UMass Memorial for a 2-Year Contract. It will go into effect if SHARE members vote Yes.
We encourage you to VOTE YES to ratify this contract on December 20!
The raises in the tentative contract are solid. We are holding onto our health insurance and pension. Equally important, SHARE members told the SHARE Negotiating Team -- in the survey, on the poster, and in many conversations -- that being more respected and having more of a say would improve their day-to-day experience. This contract makes real progress in that direction.
Please continue to the SHARE Contract Agreement Website for the full announcement, as well as details about raises, benefits, Labor Management Partnership, Unit Based Teams, and more. You can also find a listing of Contract Information Meetings. (Information about the specific times and vote locations for the December 20th Ratification is on the way, too.)
SHARE members made it happen! Thank you for your enthusiasm, participation, and support.


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Departures Essentials Set
100 ml / 3.4 oz
$ 225.00
Maintain glowing and healthy skin while traveling and exploring the world. Contains 7 luxury, travel-sized essentials to keep your skin supple, replenished, plump and well hydrated.
Rich in antioxidants, Neroli infused Marula Oil and Intense Skin Repair Balm help regenerate cells, reduce redness leaving your complexion glowing.
In a time-intensive process, local artisans bathe the cotton in natural dyes made from tree leaves and dry it in the sun then hand paint traditional geometric motifs using fermented river mud. Rich in meaning, the geometric markings often tell a story about the maker or local history. Woven and dyed by hand, each cosmetic case is uniquely one of a kind.
Key Active Benefits
PURE MARULA CLEANSING OIL, 30ML - An antioxidant and omega-rich cleanser for all skin types. Deeply cleanses, dissolves make-up, pollution, skin congestions and SPF whilst maintaining skin's natural protective barrier.
BAOBAB CLAY OXYGENATING CLEANSER, 10ML - Skin balancing, water soluble cleanser that eliminates impurities and unclogs pores without over-drying or irritating.
BUCHU BOTANICAL ENZYME POLISH, 10ML - Clarifying facial exfoliant that helps visibly refine skin's texture and soften the look of fine linesand dark spots by buffing away dull skin.
ROSE TREATMENT ESSENCE, 15ML - Designed to refresh, invigorate and restore moisture levels with Rose, multi-molecular hyaluronic acid complex, plant peptides, B vitamins and intelligent collagen boosters. Delivers vitality, plumps and helps with skin's moisture retention.
MINERAL CLEANSING MASK, 20 ML - Detoxifying clay mask that tones and refreshes fatigued skin. Designed to fight redness, inflammation, acne and skin congestion while boosting circulation and stimulating cellular renewal.
NEROLI INFUSED MARULA OIL, 5ML - Restore skin's functions and perfect equilibrium with this lightweight, balancing face oil which combines a fresh Neroli infusion obtained through traditional methods of enfleurage that macerates the aromatic blossoms for many weeks in antioxidant-rich Marula Oil. Visibly brightens, targets inflammation and soothes while protecting skin from oxidative damage caused by pollution, lifestyle and sun without clogging pores.
INTENSE SKIN REPAIR BALM, 10ML - A reparative, concentrated balm melts into a dense silky serum to target wrinkles, loss of firmness, redness, hyper-pigmentation and scars.
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Talk of More Interest Rate Cuts For Early 2015 Ramps Up
Most banks are now indicating that they feel the Reserve Bank will cut the cash rate in 2015.
Those that are forecasting a rate cut next year are:
- Stephen Koukoulas from Market Economics
- Shane Oliver from AMP Capital
- Noel Whittaker from QUT Business School
- Bill Evans Chief Economist at Westpac
Bill Evans is going one step further by tipping that there will be two rate cuts early in 2015, taking the cash rate down to just 2 per cent.
Shane Oliver also feels that there could be a second cut to interest rates around April, May or June
As I have mentioned previously during 2014, home owners and property investors should not be hasty in racing out to sign up to Fixed Rate Loans as I have predicted that rates still have a way to go in the downwards direction.
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We love to go to Boulder Station on Sunday night..it is our little ritual...we go have dinner at the Mexican restaurant, where everyone knows our name, then we go to the bar and watch football or baseball depending on the season, have a couple drinks and play some keno.
We are home by 9 to go to bed and go to work.
We are home by 9 to go to bed and go to work.
Well, this week Charlie came to me with an unexpected expense, he needed to help Joe pay to get his car fixed, after all they have a new baby on the way, so I decided, no Boulder Station to make up for the expense. Instead I made Boulder Station come to us!!
How is this for creativity??? Yes, they call me creativecat for a reason!
Boulder Station has Paper Keno:
|Boulder Station has a bucket of beer, glass of wine and chips and salsa as soon as we sit down at our favorite table!
Boulder Station has Live Keno and Baseball and Mexican music playing!
Boulder Station has Carnitas Tacos and refried beans and gaucamole!
Charlie was very impressed that I recreated our favorite hang out here at home! We had fun playing along with the live keno, eating our tacos and watching baseball!


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Let's talk - Relationships and wellbeing
Inspirational YOU
Tuesday, 12 December 2017 from 18:30 to 20:30 (GMT)
Event Details
Inspirational YOU
Let's talk relationships
A joint point of view
Tuesday 12th December 2017
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Black Cultural Archives, Brixton
Join us for a relationship and wellbeing discussion in conjunction with @AceofJacks Radio, @MFFonline_ & @weareunedited @Motherhood_RX.
"Healthy relationships enable us to be who we are," says Mary Jo Kreitzer, Ph.D., R.N., Director of the Center for Spirituality & Healing. "They nurture us and they help us grow. They help us become better people."
As you reflect on 2017 and plan for 2018, come along to our end of year discussion focused on relationships and wellbeing. Join us in an open and friendly environment to talk about your experiences and empower yourself.
Discussion points:
- His and her point of view - Communication
- The misunderstanding - Translating words and actions
Why I married my partner
What parenting means to me
Why my relationship did not work out
My experience of dating
- The work / life balance
Bernard P. Achampong - Radio Producer & Digital Content Editor
Our Co-host, Bernard P Achampong, is a corporate chameleon. He worked for six years as a problem solving engineer in Biotech and Aerospace companies. He joined the BBC in 2002 and was part of the team that launched BBC Radio 1Xtra. Since then, he has journeyed through contrasting cultures within the same organisation: from the street savvy youth brands of Radio 1 and BBC Introducing, to the more Oxbridge-friendly Today Programme on Radio 4 and BBC Proms. In 2016, he joined Coventry University's Entrepreneurship faculty where the established culture of academia challenged everything he knew about organisations. Bernard also runs Ideas Genius Ltd.
Tamu Thomas - Co-Founder of Mother Constructed
Adrian Chambers - Engineer and Co-Founder of Ace of Jacks Radio
Entrepreneur, DJ, host, composer, corporate professional and father, Adrian Chambers is the founder and Co-owner of Ace Of Jacks Entertainments (a media company incorporating music, radio, tv, fashion and promotion). The organization has provided services for artists such as Horace Brown, Melanie Fiona and Eric Benet. Adrian is also a renowned professional DJ and composer whom has created over 500 tracks and worked with artists featured on the both The Voice and X-Factor. With his corporate hat on he holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Design. He currently works for Ardent Consulting Engineers in which, over a period of two years, was promoted from Senior Engineer to Company Associate.
Obi James - PCC, ORSCC, Team Development & Executive Relationship Coach
Obi James, (CPCC, ORSC) is a certified Relationship Systems Coach who specialises in helping couples to create positive and collaborative relationships. She gained her post-graduate coaching qualifications through the Center for Right Relationships and Coaches Training Institute, both accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Elliot Rae - Founder & Editor in Chief Coach of Music, Fatherhood & Football
Elliott Rae has been married for four years and has a beautiful 2 year old daughter. He's a big advocate for open communication in relationships and pre-marriage counselling.
He's also the founder of www.musicfootballfatherhood.com, the parenting and lifestyle platform for men. Elliott has written on diversity and inclusion issues for established platforms like The Independent and regular speaks about issues affecting men and fathers.
Relationships can reduce stress and have been linked to overall improved health. Researchers have even shown that people with healthy social relationships have a 50 percent greater likelihood of survival.
But relationships are challenging – sometimes exhausting at best. People with poor relationships are more likely to suffer from depression, and loneliness is powerful enough to weaken our immune system.
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DENSO will be speaking at Autoinform Live in November to highlight the importance of using OE quality Lambda sensors which meet emerging European emission regulations.
The talk is part of a wider effort by DENSO and the Original Equipment Supplier Aftermarket Association (OESAA) to highlight the benefits of OE equipment supplied to the aftermarket over cheaper imports and 'Matching Quality' equipment that is often unregulated, inferior and potentially dangerous to drivers on the road.
The OE supplier will chart its role as an innovator of lambda sensors, helping to drive engine efficiency, achieve better MPG and lower emissions whilst delivering long-lasting quality to customers.
Autoinform Live will take place in the GTG, Wolverhampton on the on the 25th and 26th November and is open to attendance from all garages and workshops.
All seminars are hosted by aftermarket suppliers with declared OE quality and OESAA approved products in their range.
DENSO technical specialist Mike Sadler will be speaking in group two of the event on both days, focussing on Lambda sensor technology including the products' origins, types and characteristics.
For more information about DENSO's range of aftermarket products and to find your nearest DENSO distributor or stockist click here or follow the 'more details' link below for Autoinform tickets.


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Southport, Chapel Street
The latest addition to Queenscourt's shop network, our Chapel Street store offers a new retail experience at the heart of Southport's main shopping area.
What does it sell?
High-end Men's & Women's Clothes, Shoes and Accessories, Toys, Books, CD's, Games and DVDs as well as Bric-a-Brac and other Unique Items.
Where can I find it?
28 Chapel Street
Who can I contact?
Our Shop Manager on 01704 807879
What are the Shop Opening Times?
Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5.30pm


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BARBERTON — Doris M. Snyder (nee Ware), 86, died Oct. 23, 1995 at East Pasco Medical Center of Zephyrhills, Fla.
Born in Barberton, she was a life resident of the Barberton-Norton area. Mrs. Snyder was employed by the Barberton and Norton grade schools as a teacher for 30 years, retiring in 1975. She was a graduate of Akron University, and was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Barberton Womens Club, and former Barberton City Club, Barberton Teachers Association, O.E.A., N.E.A., A.A.R.P., and was an avid square-dancer.
She is survived by her husband, Walter J.; son, Michael and daughter-in-law, Sue of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; daughter, Mrs. Marilyn (Paul) Dickel of Barberton; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; cousin, Miss Catherine Hanna of Barberton.
Funeral services Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at the Hahn Funeral Home, with Mass of the Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Fr. James Maloney, celebrant. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling hours TODAY, 4 to 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the American Heart Association. (Hahn, Barberton, 825-2467.)
Source: Akron Beacon Journal (OH) – Friday, October 27, 1995


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Today's complex communications networks rely upon knowledgeable specialists to maintain and repair the framework that supports a number of devices. Read on for more information about this specialized field, including career options, earnings, industry certifications and education.
Technicians employed in the communications technology repair field use their knowledge of computers, electronics, digital devices and fiber optics to install and maintain a variety of components, including those found in the cable, radio and telecommunications industries. These can include alarm and telephone systems, computer networks, electrical circuitry and consumer electronics, such as wireless devices.
As an expert in communications technology repair, you may be employed as an electronics technician, a computer repair specialist or an electronics engineering technician. You could also pursue a career as an equipment sales representative, fiber network technician or a telecommunications line installer and repairer.
Specialists in the telecommunications field perform a variety of tasks, from connecting central offices and installing alarm systems to repairing underground fiber optic lines. Electronic equipment workers utilize their understanding of circuitry to repair multiple electronic devices. Computer repair technicians apply their knowledge of computer technology, networking and the Internet to troubleshoot, replace or repair information technology components.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of technicians who install and repair cellular, computer and telecommunications devices, among other related equipment, was expected to increase by a slower-than-average rate from 2012-2022. As of May 2013, the mean annual wage for telecommunications equipment installers and repairers was $54,030, while commercial and industrial electrical and electronics repairers earned an average of $54,230 a year. Technicians who specialized in ATM, computer and office machine repair had a mean annual income of $38,310, while those who worked with cellular, radio and tower equipment earned $48,380 a year (www.bls.gov).
Although academic requirements can vary, most employers prefer candidates with a postsecondary education, certification or experience in communications technology repair. Certification as a control systems technician or master electronics technician may be sufficient for some entry-level positions. Relevant courses of study can lead to an associate degree in electronics technology or electronics engineering technology. Although each program is different, a 2-year electronics technology curriculum may include the study of home electronics, security and entertainment systems, general electronics and maintenance.
Certification programs, such as those offered by the Electronics Technicians Association (ETS) are designed to test your knowledge of electrical theory and components, cabling and schematics, power supplies and safety. These include the Student Electronics Technician, Associate Electronics Technician and the Master Certified Electronics Technician credentials.


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Magnitude-3.5 Earthquake Strikes in Big Bear Lake: USGS
A magnitude-3.5 earthquake struck in Big Bear Lake on Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
The temblor was recorded at 1:40 p.m. at a depth of 7 kilometers, or about 4.3 miles.
The epicenter was right in town, according to a USGS map.
Light shaking was felt in the Big Bear area, in the San Bernardino Mountains, and weak shaking was felt as far away as Riverside, Barstow, Hemet and Yucca Valley, according to USGS' "ShakeMap."
On KTLA's Facebook page, commenters said they felt it in Redlands, Yucaipa and Crestline.
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why does my bearded dragon open his mouth
As most of us know, bearded dragons are docile, friendly reptiles. towards humans is rare. However, you may find that youБve triggered defensive behavior in your pet. Once, I startled my lizard by towering over him during a trip outside, which usually leaves him nervous. He quickly turned towards me, mouth opened, beard puffed out, displaying his best impression of a fearsome creature thatБs ready to pounce. After a moment, he realized I was the same human IБve always been and allowed me to sit down. Aggressive bearded dragons are not unheard of, though.
And after having my finger mistaken for a worm,. While a beardy could never take your finger off, theyБre capable of inflicting a nasty cut. Always respect the animalБs body language. Aggressive dragons might puff, hiss, leap, and gape. But most of us will never see this. Generally, only dragons that have a bad history with humans will ever act this aggressively.
I own three. One of my male bearded dragons sits under his basking lamp with his mouth wide open. None of my other bearded dragons do this and I am concerned. My friend told me that it is normal and it is how bearded dragons regulate their heat but I read somewhere that it can mean they have a respiratory illness.
He has been doing it for a while but is still very active and seems normal. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. The good news is that this is a normal behavior for bearded dragons. It seems that many owners don t realize how warm these lizards should really be maintained, so they don t see this behavior. The key to keeping bearded dragons happy is to have a basking spotlight that allows them to raise their body temperature to 95 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
When a bearded dragon reaches its thermal maximum, it will often sit with its mouth open. This behavior, called gaping, shows that the lizard is at its optimal temperature for basking. This gaping will allow a bearded dragon to dissipate extra body heat. Since lizards don t sweat, this is an effective way for them to regulate their body temperature. It is important that your bearded dragon habitat have a thermal gradient, so that your lizards can move to a cooler location, if they so desire, once they have reached their optimum body temperatures.
Open-mouth breathing is usually a sign of respiratory disease in other types of herps, and is an especially dangerous sign in snakes, however it can be normal in some lizards, including bearded dragons. The good news is that you are at the correct temperature gradient, apparently, and you have nothing to worry about. Open mouth basking is a normal behavior in bearded dragons. Margaret A. Wissman, DVM, DABVP has been an avian/exotic/herp animal veterinarian since 1981. She is a regular contributor to REPTILES magazine. Looking for a local her vet?


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Are you experienced financial controller or do you have experience in finance? If yes, than this role is suitable for you. You will be responsible for month–end closing deadlines and accurate business analysis in finance. You will be preparing several analysis across variety of business finance area. You will be reporting to the financial controlling manager in Bratislava.
So, your main tasks will looks like this:
- As a controller you will analyze business finance with maximal accuracy
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- You will be also business partner so you have to perform as team player in projects
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Bodiam Boating Station: runs cruises from Bodiam Castle to Newenden and back until September. For times, dates and fares call 01797 253838. The address is Riverside Cottage, Rye Road, Newenden, Kent, TN18 SPP.
The Highways Steward: for East Sussex County Council Isla Dacey has been very much in Bodiam to discuss the Bodiam road from the Primary School to the village in the hope that the water will stop. Bodiam Parish Council has lost money over this matter.
Do not forget: the Sunday and Bank Holiday 349 bus service. The times are: Hastings Rail Station - 0752, 0952, 11.52, 13.52, 15.52.
Bodiam Castle: 8.30, 10.30, 12.30, 14.30, 16.30.
Cranbrook: 8.58, 10.58, 12.58, 14.58 16.58.
And back from Cranbrook: 0905, 11.05, 13.05, 15.05, 17.05.
Bodiam: 09.33, 11.33, 13.33, 15.33, 17.33.
Hastings: 10.13; 12.13, 14.13, 16.13 18.13.
If anyone in the village: would like a tour of Claremont School, which opened in Bodiam in 2011, arrange it with the headmaster on 01580 830396. This is open to everyone.
Idiots and mindless people: seem to come and go in Bodiam and cost more to the Parish Council and people who pay Council Tax - in this case £133.74 for one smashed window.


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Kathleen Tornovish, a Nantucket, MA Native, Achieves Summer 2018 Dean's List at Belmont University
NASHVILLE, TN -- Kathleen Tornovish, of Nantucket, MA (02554), qualified for Belmont University's Summer 2018 Dean's List. Eligibility for the summer session is based on a minimum 9-hour course load over 10 weeks and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, "This achievement indicates that these students have placed a high priority on their work at Belmont and have invested time and energy in their studies. It is our strong belief that consistent application in this manner will reap great benefits, which will equip them for a lifetime of learning and growing."
About Belmont University
Ranked No. 5 in the Regional Universities South category and named as a "Most Innovative" university by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University consists of more than 8,000 students who come from every state and more than 36 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The University's purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world's needs. With more than 90 areas of undergraduate study, more than 25 master's programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. For more information, visit www.belmont.edu.
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Agitated- So whatcha going do with that Energy?
Would love to have you join me on my Full Moon call tonight Thursday March 5th at 6:00 pm pacific/7:00 mountain/8:00 central/9:00 eastern. (Middle of the night in U.K. and Italy) I don't know what we'll be doing because my guides make it up just for the people on the call. However I do know if you need a dose of how and where to DIRECT or OWN your agitation- this is the place to be. If you're looking for astro-babble- this is not the place to be. If you're looking for Babel - speaking from energy in language that may seem 'made up'- you've found a home.


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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Archstone-Smith ASN, +13.33% said it will pay about $1.4 billion to acquire 30 apartment communities, adding to the company's presence in California and in the Washington, Boston, Chicago and Seattle markets. The deal encompasses more than 10,000 apartment units. Archstone-Smith said the acquisition will add 1.5 cents per share to its 2005 funds from operations and will contribute 3 cents on an annualized basis. The company will draw from cash on hand and existing debt capacity to help fund the deal and said it expects to also use proceeds from the sale of unspecified non-core assets. Shares of Archstone-Smith added 6 cents to end Monday's trading at $33.83.
Archstone-Smith to buy apartment complexes for $1.4B
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Financials power shares to a 17-month high2 min read . Updated: 14 Oct 2009, 04:47 PM IST
Financials power shares to a 17-month high
Financials power shares to a 17-month high
Mumbai: India's main stock index raced to a 17-month high on Wednesday as the market caught up with sharp gains across the region after a day's holiday, with financial issues leading the surge on improving economic outlook.
Investors were also upbeat after a top policy adviser said the central bank was likely to hold interest rates at a near decade-low when it reviews policy on 27 October, reinforcing expectations the government's priority was to boost growth.
The 30-share BSE index closed up 1.2%, or 204.44 points, at 17,231.11, with 25 of its components advancing. It rose to 17,274.59 during trade, its highest since 21 May 2008.
"We may rise another 500-600 points from here but we should correct after that, as we have risen too fast," said Amitabh Chakraborty, president of equities at Religare Capital.
He said profit-taking was imminent.
The market has gained almost 79% so far this year, and the benchmark has more than doubled from 8,047.17 points struck in early March.
Surging foreign portfolio investment on the back of a recovering economy have underpinned the market, with the inflow since the start of January edging towards $13 billion -- about the same that had flowed out last year.
"It is all a money game right now," said Naresh Kumar Garg, CEO of Sahara Mutual Fund. "Investors should await more cues and be more careful."
State Bank of India led the gainers after the top lender said it was looking to raise up to $1 billion in bonds to fund growth. The stock closed up 4.5% at Rs2,269.45.
Metals maker Sterlite Industries climbed 5.4% to Rs852.40 after Morgan Stanley raised its 12-month price target on the stock to Rs963.
"In our view, Sterlite offers one of the best and most balanced growth opportunities in Indian metals," US brokerage said in a note.
Housing Development Finance Corp added 1.5% to Rs2,799.60, after it reported a higher-than-expected 24% rise in its second-quarter net profit late on Monday.
"Given the strong rebound in mortgage loans and disbursements, we expect HDFC to gain earnings traction in 2H FY10, which will continue into FY11," BNP Paribas Securities said in a note reiterating a 'buy´ on the stock.
Automobile companies stepped on the gas on expectations for strong earnings as sales volumes accelerated in recent months.
Top utility vehicle maker Mahindra and Mahindra climbed 6.1% while leading vehicle maker Tata Motors firmed 4.1%.
Engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro added 2% to Rs1,689.35, after it won orders worth $210 million.
Private sector lender HDFC Bank added 0.1% in seesaw trade, after a forecast-beating 30% rise in quarterly net profit.
Telecom companies bucked the trend and dropped after slower subscriber additions at leading GSM mobile operators Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Essar in September amid intense price competition.
Bharti dropped 3.25% to Rs339.40 and Reliance Communications fell 6.5% to Rs231.60.
Around 507 million shares changed hands on the Bombay Stock Exchange, with advancing shares outnumbering declining ones in the ratio of 1.6:1.
The 50-share NSE index closed 1.3% higher at 5,118.20.


text: Tyler in front of Fukuoka Library. Having worked at a Library in SLC for 3 years, he was extremely excited to visit this large city central library. Our local library only has one shelf section of English books, but this one had 4-6 rows (not including all magazines and newspapers). And coincidentally, the foreign section is right next to both of favorite sections- Art, Graphic Design, Photography. Tyler kept saying he could spend all day in here browsing and browsing. July 28, 2011