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October 25th, 2018, Published in Articles: PositionIT
by Chiara Solimini and Ana Isabel Martínez, Deimos Imaging
Dependable and up-to-date information is important to respond to urban growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Kampala, Uganda, access to very high-resolution cloud-based satellite imagery proves the point.
Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to experience the highest rate of urban population growth in the coming decades. In a context of widespread poverty, climate change and limited capacity to manage the rapid growth of urban population, urban growth comes with substantial costs. Large urban centres are facing challenges such as overcrowding, environmental pollution and depletion of resources.
Decision and policy makers in the region need dependable and up-to-date information on urban growth, disaster impact and risk prediction in order to plan how to best use resources and make informed decisions. In this framework, mapping and remote sensing technologies are playing a crucial role to foster sustainable development and to address the demanding tasks this region is facing today.
Cloud-based imagery service for land management in Uganda
The rapid population growth, the increasing demand for land – both for settlement and for agriculture – and industrial developments are driving land degradation, including wetland changes in Kampala. In addition, the significant pressure on land due to human activities is complicated by the current complex land ownership patterns in Uganda.
The country is facing several challenges encompassing a decentralisation of land management, scattered local and central institutions and, most importantly, a manual cadastral system of land administration difficult to keep up to date with consistent information. All these factors affect the growth of ownership demands of land in wetlands which many people claim through titles.
Creating a comprehensive and reliable land administration system for the entire country is a prerequisite for sustainable urban development and to protect wetlands. A transparent and efficient land management system would help mitigate the current difficult processes associated with obtaining and transferring evidence of land ownership as well as generating a more attractive environment for investment.
Providing very high resolution (VHR) imagery with sub-metre spatial resolution of large regions and updating them in a timely manner is crucial to create the foundational layers of a land and cadastral system with fresh and detailed information such as seamless mosaics of nations and wall-to-wall coverages.
In particular, VHR imagery can be used to identify small-scale changes and heterogeneous urban structures, enabling a detailed analysis of the urban morphology, including the detection of single houses and infrastructure networks.
Cloud-based imagery is crucial for this purpose. It can be accessed through an imagery service easy to integrate in the GIS tools of local institutions and agencies without requiring large disk storage typically needed for performing time series analysis. Delivering the data through an imagery service enables all users to access timely, reliable and quality assured imagery directly in their desktop applications.
Using services such as Deimos, users can utilise multi-temporal VHR imagery and build apps for monitoring, change detection and other applications, including cadastre layers at scale. Hosted in Amazon Web Services using Esri ArcGIS technology, all the imagery is optimised for the cloud and orthorectified on-the-fly using digital elevation models. The cloud-based earth observation imagery service provides plug-ins for common GIS software used by land administration and cadastre agencies. In addition, the service complements and incorporates thematic information sources such as legacy cadastre records.
Monitoring and preserving natural resources
The drainage of wetlands, together with inadequate provision of sanitation services to the residents of Kampala, have resulted in increased water pollution. The decline in water quality has implications on human health and on the economy, as maintaining the quality of water has required increasing chemical inputs at water treatment plants.
The Lake Victoria Inner Murchison Bay is one of the bays getting polluted due to human activity. The polluted surface water is usually purified naturally by the plants and microbes contained in the wetlands, but that is not occurring efficiently because of the large scale draining that has been occurring in recent years. Wetlands can only be effective bio-filters under conditions of low nutrient loading and abundant swamp.
Environmental monitoring and change detection are crucial to prevent degradation of resources and public health issues like these. Imagery analysis (using imagery captured in 2015 and 2018) shows the scale of change that Murchison Bay has undergone in the last few years. Wetland loss and degradation is clearly visible in the near infrared (NIR) images (Fig. 2). NIR imagery provides information on plant health, with brighter reds indicating more photosynthetically active vegetation. The varying shades of red across the NIR images indicate the satellite multispectral camera's sensitivity to differences in vegetation cover and chlorophyll content.
Deimos continued its analysis, applying a normalised difference vegetation index (NDVI) analysis, calculated on-the-fly over the sub-metric cloud-based imagery service, which is useful to differentiate changes in vegetation. Fig. 4 shows differences in the NDVI in the Lake Victoria Inner Murchison Bay between 2015 and 2018. NDVI is used to determine the presence and health of plants. In this case, the bright green and yellow colours correspond to the algal bloom probably caused by the discharge of chemicals in the lake, which cause the overproduction of algae, triggering a process called eutrophication.
Different values ranging from +1,0 to -1,0 are represented in the NDVI imagery. High levels of NDVI are represented in green and yellow shades, while low NDVI values are pictured in grey and pale rose colours. Very low NDVI values (for example, 0,1 or less) represent areas of barren rock, sand or asphalt. Moderate NDVI values (approximately 0,2 to 0,5) represent sparse vegetation. Dense vegetation or crops at their peak growth stage are represented by high NDVI values (approximately 0,6 to 0,9).
Benefits of analytics-ready cloud-based imagery services
As shown in the previous section, cloud-based imagery services are crucial to fulfil the information needs of sustainable development and planning. Up-to-date and sub-metre information data that can be used:
Often, the images that governments and private companies have access to are outdated by two, three or even more years. Some entities may also rely on free sources of imagery that could be used for basemaps, but the resolution of this data is generally not of sub-metre resolution needed for a thorough analysis and identification of independent structures and buildings. Another challenge when monitoring project progress over time is the amount of data and the large storage needed for the imagery. Delivering the data through a user-friendly imagery service provides a solution to all these challenges.
Furthermore, cloud-based imagery can be accessed from various devices and locations, and doesn't need to be downloaded or stored. All the imagery can be accessed on the cloud where users can also utilise the multi-temporal imagery with online applications. This is one way to obtain constant and reliable access to seamless data, be it on the cloud or directly in desktop applications.
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I have to laugh at myself when I think of all the times (many moons ago) that I attended clinics because I wanted to achieve something that I hadn't quite learned to do with my horse. Rarely did I consider my horse in any of this. If my horse misbehaved, it only confirmed that I had a really stubborn horse that needed to be "straighten out". What was I thinking??? Obviously, it was I ( not my horse) who was young and dumb. I definitely need to thank my horses for "tolerating" my faulty mindset during this time. What I failed to do was to listen to my horses and attempt to see life through their eyes. Furthermore, I did not realize the importance of simply bonding with them. When we don't share a bond with our horses, it is easy to lapse into the pitfall of blaming our horses for our own shortcomings.
Bonding with your horses definitely has supernatural benefits. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it weren't for my horses and the bond we share. All of my horses (I have 8) have assisted in my personal transformation. Before I had horses, I was very ungrounded. I still chuckle when I say "I need their 32 feet on the earth to keep me grounded". I owe much to them and I am forever grateful to these noble animals. As an added benefit, bonding with my horses has given me an understanding of their inner world that I could never have gotten through clinics.
Wow, how I have changed! Just the other day, someone approached me about riding one of my horses. I didn't hesitate to let this individual know that my horses require a bond before even thinking of letting someone on their backs. My horses have a right to say "no" and I back their feelings 100%. Bonding with horses assists in the creation of a reverence for animals and for all of nature as well.
All horses (both wild and domestic) form strong bonds with one another. Awareness of their need and desire to bond has become my primary consideration. Tapping into the intelligence of animals, plants, and nature proves to be a wise choice. After all, who knows better than the horse himself concerning how he wishes to be treated?
Now that I have seen the light, I ensure that my clinics will guide you toward a special relationship with your own horse and I always offer a 100% money back guarantee. With horses as my teachers and guides, I offer clinics from their prospective. I encourage you to join us in unleashing the horse whisperer that you are anxiously waiting to become!
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Despite these difficulties, Live School continued under the brave leadership of visionary leaders with a dream for G od's army. These leaders are sometimes under the radar, while other times they are face to face with terror. In Garrisa, Kenya, after the worst terrorist attack on the university, Live School graduated its pioneer students. In the same way, a school on the south coast of Kenya graduated students in spite of the fact that terrorists had attacked their village.
The momentum increased with our partners, and we experienced a sense of unity in purpose as we saw breakthrough on the Kenyan border with Ethiopia to establish schools in a town (identification withheld for security reasons). Right after this, some of the Ethiopians went back to start Live Schools in various sentries.
The region obviously saw increased church plant activity in Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya. A LS graduate, who was a former Muslim, has since started a church i n the middle of his Islamic village. These fellowships meet under trees, in living rooms, and on school properties.
The Live School is seriously impacting the lives of individuals and calling them to ultimate surrender to God's will, even if it means death, as one student confessed.
To God be the glory as we pray for more fruitfulness and speed.
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Being injured and unable to work is extremely frustrating. Having to deal with this due to the fault of another person's negligence is even more frustrating. Luckily, if you are able to prove the responsibility of the other party, you can win your personal injury case. Keep reading to discover how to boost your chances.
Be honest with your lawyer about the injuries you speak to him. You don't want that surprised to show up in the courtroom.
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Many questionable lawyers use flashy advertisements to pull in large crowds which is why you should avoid them at all costs; no matter how tempting they might be.You should always meet a lawyer in-person meeting prior to choosing your lawyer.
When you get injured on the job or in a car accident, hire a lawyer right away. You must not need to waste time when attempting to win a personal injury lawsuit.
Back pain is a common problem for many people. You can worsen the injury by straining it more and causing long-lasting damage.
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You must go to the hospital or doctor as soon as you have been hurt.Having this kind of documentation is the only way that you can make or break your case.
Shopping for an attorney to help with a personal injury lawyer is much like shopping for a new car. There are so many options, so shop around until you find a lawyer who is talented and experienced.
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The Importance of Pet Dental Care
Clean, healthy mouths are not a luxury for pets, but a necessity. Poor oral hygiene can be very harmful to your pet's overall well-being, and result in painful infections. Our veterinarians and supporting team members at Temperance Animal Hospital want only the best care for your pet so they can enjoy peak health throughout their life. To make this possible, we offer advanced, comprehensive pet dental care services.
A pet with serious dental problems may continue to eat and chew on their toys as usual. Bad breath is often assumed to be normal in pets, but could in fact indicate an infection. As a result, over 50% of dogs and cats develop gum disease by two years old.
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The pet dental care services we provide at Temperance Animal Hospital fall under comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment (COHAT). This includes:
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The overall purpose of our comprehensive dental services is to treat existing problems and prevent gum disease development. Some cats and dogs are more susceptible to dental issues, and will require more frequent visits to stay healthy.
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Gum disease is a painful inflammatory condition that occurs when calculus (hardened tartar) builds up on the teeth and spreads below the gum line. Next, bacteria are secreted into the pockets around the teeth, leading to infection and decay. The gums become red and inflamed, and teeth can fracture or become loose. In severe cases, the secreted bacteria can enter the bloodstream and affect the liver, heart and kidneys.
Telltale signs that your pet may have gum disease include:
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Gum disease is entirely preventable if you start your pet on a dental plan early in their life. Try brushing your pet's teeth when they are young so they become familiar with the procedure. Ideally, you should brush your pet's teeth every day, as you would your own. At Temperance Animal Hospital, we offer toothpaste, water additives, dental chews and other products you can use at home to maintain your pet's pearly whites.
If your pet is averse to brushing, we can help you find a reasonable alternative. Call our hospital at (734) 847-6751 for more information about our pet dental care services and products, or schedule an appointment with one of our veterinarians.
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The cat-eye effect has reigned supreme in recent months, but it looks like there's a new liner trick in town.
At Kate Spade's Spring 2015 presentation, MAC Cosmetics artistic director Lyne Desnoyers turned to what she called an "extremely black and graphic eyeliner" to balance out the collection's vivid colors and patterns. The results? A versatile pseudo-cat eye that we can't wait to try out immediately.
"The idea was to elongate the eye without having to go through the cat-eye effect. What we've done is cut it completely at the corner and just brought it back into the crease, so when they have their eyes open it looks kind of straight-ish," Desnoyers told HuffPost Style.
How exactly did this makeup artist get the eyeliner to hold up as the models went from hair and makeup to nails and nibbling on food? By layering acrylic paint on top of liquid gel liner. The unexpected combination of MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack and Pro Black Black Acrylic Paint created that "blacker than black" finish.
Desnoyers doesn't think carrying a pot of acrylic paint in our handbags is the handiest approach, so she suggests using long-wear cream liners instead. "When it's hot like this and we're running every day, we don't have time to touch up. You want something that sticks," she added.
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Today Instagram is excited to introduce a dramatically improved search experience, including the addition of Places Search, which makes it easier to discover new places around the world.
With Places Search, you can peer into just about any location on earth to see what's happening right now. It's great for researching exotic locations, exploring a new vacation destination or that hot new restaurant; taking a virtual look at a hotel; or just seeing whether it's sunny at your favourite beach. You can even drop in on fashion shows and music festivals in real time, no matter where you are in the world.
Instagram is also introducing Top Search, which lets you search across People, Places and Tags all from a single search box.
With 300 million+ Instagrammers in every corner of the world, wherever events unfold — big or small, timely or timeless — someone on Instagram is probably there to capture it." Places are a rich source of visual content and, for the first time, we're able to show you which individual locations are trending on Instagram.
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A new technical publication on Salt Attack and Rising Damp has been published jointly by the Heritage Council of NSW, Heritage Victoria and SA Department for Environment and Heritage. Authored by APT Australia Chapter member David Young OAM, this publication provides excellent guidance on the diagnosis and treatment options for rising damp and associated salt attack in masonry buildings.
The publication can be downloaded in PDF format from the web, or hard copies purchased for $25 plus postage. Click here for details.
The guide explains how to diagnose and identify appropriate repair work for cases commonly seen in Australia.
A joint project between the heritage agencies in NSW, Victoria, South Australia and the City of Adelaide, Salt Attack and Rising Damp covers various climatic and geographical conditions found across NSW and south-eastern Australia, from coastal areas to arid regions. According to publication author David Young OAM, salt attack and rising damp are separate but interrelated processes. Both issues must be understood to minimise damage and to take corrective action. "While the term rising damp has been commonly used to cover both aspects, it tends to overlook the role of salt. This is an issue that will become increasingly important as our buildings get older and soils become more saline. While emphasis is given to buildings of heritage value, the principles apply to all older
buildings" , he said.
Dos and Don'ts of Damp
Do go out in the rain (the heavier the better) and check gutters and downpipes for blockages, leaks and overflows. Also check around the base of the building for water lying against walls.
Do check for the presence of a Damp Proof Course (DPC) – and ensure that it is continuous, and not 'bridged' by built up paving and garden beds.
Do remember that damp walls increase the risks of fungal rot and termite attack to floor timbers – always check beneath timber floors.
Do consider the possibility that your old building may have had previous treatments for rising damp, and that these may be obscuring the extent of the problem.
Do clean out existing air vents regularly – and monitor results before deciding to add new ones.
Do consider the possibility of salt attack decay into wall cavities – always inspect cavities for accumulation of debris (and corrosion of ties).
Do consider the implications of drying out the soils beneath your building. If it is founded on reactive (expansive) clay soils excessive drying could lead to structural cracking as a result
of differential settlement.
Do get independent advice – that way there should be no pressure to use a particular product or system. Check your adviser's credentials.
Don't use hard cement mortar to repoint failed lime mortar joints – that will just drive the damp further up the wall and may also damage the bricks.
Don't even think about sealing walls with water repellent coatings.
Don't mulch your walls. Move garden beds away from the base of walls and remove irrigation to prevent spray and pounding against walls.
Don't dismiss the old tar and sand DPC – reduce the damp 'stress' on the walls, repair the DPC, use sacrificial mortars in the joints if necessary, and monitor results before considering an expensive new DPC.
Don't undertake insertion of any form of DPC until all the basic housekeeping measures have been completed and their effectiveness assessed over a period of time (at least a year).
Don't accept the cheapest quote for chemical damp coursing without checking the contractor's references and the details of the proposed works, such as drill hole spacing and depth, and how the contractor will determine when sufficient fluid has been impregnated.
Don't try to get away with using less chemicals and then locking in the inevitable damp with waterproof plasters – your client has read this too!


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Join a motley crew of characters as they experience one night of adventure while out on the town. When one friend makes a wager that can't be refused...things start to get interesting. Watch as an alpha male competes with his friends to bag the most phone numbers and get bragging rights, as well as a giant wad of cash. Hilarity ensues and plot twists abound.Author's Note:
This is a 5,00 word short story prequel to the 'My Dirty Detour' series. While this IS a prequel, it is an entirely STAND ALONE short story with a beginning, a middle, and an end. IT DOES NOT HAVE A CLIFFHANGER! After reading it, you will have a fondness for the characters but NOT get pissed off and think to yourself, "Now I need to buy the rest of her stuff to see what happens." I would HATE if anyone did that to me, so I would NEVER do that to anyone else. No other character information from the series is needed to understand this short story.
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People die every minute in Canada, but how they die has become increasingly contentious as the demand for physician-assisted death and euthanasia has become louder and more widespread.
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- Doctor-assisted dying will not be permitted at Metro Vancouver Catholic hospitals: memo
- Doctors roiled by report advising assisted-death be available to mature children and the mentally ill
- Assisted dying advanced consent recommendation surprises BC's health minister
- Catholic health agency's position on assisted dying reveals fault lines in B.C.
- Catholic Hospitals wrestle with assisted death. "…not permitted in Catholic health care institutions such as Providence."
- Edmonton-based Covenant Health may be forced to provide physician-assisted death
- Doctor-assisted death and religious beliefs can coexist, minister says
- Assisted dying should be widely available with few restrictions, parliamentary committee says
- Health minister unsure if B.C. needs assisted dying legislation
- Canadian Nurses Association welcomes report on medical assistance in dying
- Right to die: Should 'mature minors' have access to doctor-assisted death?


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When you can't be outside on the ice, or if you're just not a good skater, bubble hockey can be the game you play indoors to replace being outside playing regular hockey. There is no sport as distinctly Canadian as hockey, if you want to bring the sport you love into your game room try out a bubble hockey rink. For a truly authentic hockey night in Canada, you and your friends can sing Canada's second national anthem yourselves!
Set up
Bubble hockey is a game played on a board that is the shape of a hockey rink. It is roughly the size of a coffee table and stands at waist height. Over the top of the rink is a 'bubble' that keeps all the exciting action down on the rink. The players on the rink look like real hockey players with sticks, hockey sweaters and skates. Missing teeth not included!
How to play
You play the game by controlling the players on the 'rink' with rods that are attached to them. You can slide the players up and down the rink just like real hockey players. You have a goalie that stays in his crease, defenders that stay back in the defensive zone and forwards that move towards the opposing goaltender to score goals. The puck can be passed back and forth between players and shot at the net when you have the right scoring opportunity. It is like real hockey, but without the bodychecks.
There are 5 models for you to choose from. All are excellent quality games ready for hours of hard play by you and your friends:
- Signature Stick Hockey Blue
- Signature Stick Hockey Red
Each model has its own particular characteristics. Note that not all models offered contain these features but top of the line units will:
- Automatic puck ejector for face-offs at 'center-ice.'
- Sound effects buttons that allow you to play arena sounds and organ music for your victory dance
- 2:1 turning ratios on the gearbox which allows for quick responses. What it means is that a 180 degree turn of the handle results in a 360 degree turn of the player
- Minimal friction materials for smooth playing rods
- A gear box clutch system that reduces the likelihood of player to player contact that results in breakage
- Infrared scoring sensors that ensure accurate and reliable tracking of goals scored. For that last touch of authenticity it will even sound the horn when a goal is buried in the back of the net
Browse the product descriptions above or contact us at Oakville Home Leisure today for help finding the right bubble hockey table for your game room.


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Menstruation is a natural process and we should create awareness among people about it across India, said Union Minister for Health and Family welfare Ashwini Choubey while attending the second edition of the #YesIBleed campaign held at Amity University on Tuesday. As per the experts, people should be concerned about menstrual hygiene and should see it as a human right without adding the gender part into it. Choubey further added that since every girl has a right to lead a dignified and healthy life thus menstrual hygiene should be seen as a human right. He also stressed the fact that only 'Swachh Bharat' (Clean India) can make a 'Swasth Bharat' (Healthy India).
He also shared his experience of working with the rural population of Bihar and said that only 2% of women in the state were using sanitary pads. In a shocking revelation, he said that the women either use cloth or leaves at the time of their menstrual cycle. He was also shocked after hearing the fact that funds that were allocated by the government for promoting menstrual health and hygiene in 2017-18, remained mostly unutilised in various states. In another part of the event, a panel discussion was organised in which Priyanka Suresh Raina, wife of cricketer Suresh Raina along with Rekha Sharma, Chairperson of the National Commission for Women and Dr Arika Bansal, a dermatologist participated to spread awareness.
ALSO READ: Delayed menstruation cycle? Don't fret, blame it on air pollution
Director, producer and actress Divya Khosla was also present during the second edition of the event. Addressing the people present for the event, she said that is high time to provide girls in rural areas with proper education and sources to maintain it with as 23% of adolescent Indian girls are dropping out of school because of inadequate menstrual protection. She also suggested that it is essential to change sanitary pad in every four hours as it is important to maintain good menstrual health. She also raised the issue of proper disposal of sanitary pads. She applauded the work done by the social outfit SheWings and suggested that more discussions on the topic should be held in future to educate more people about the cause.
YOU MAY ALSO READ: I don't support the idea of menstrual leave, says Twinkle Khanna
ALSO READ: Menstruation doesn't disturb brain functioning: Study


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ChemSpec's Cosmetics Divison, along with Safic-Alcan's Life Sciences Group, is exhibiting together at the in-cosmetics north america event in New York City on September 7th and 8th, 2016. Our booth number is C61.
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How to Cut Glass to Size
Many people are put off glass cutting, fearing it is a technical process that could lead to glass shattering or being damaged.
In fact, only a few basic tools are required to achieve a clean, steady cut to make your glass the perfect size! We've listed the steps to follow in our guide of how to cut glass.
Prepare your Surface
Use either a rag, blanket or layers of newspaper over a smooth work surface. This will ensure there are no bumps that could cause snagging when making the cut.
Clean the Glass
Wash the glass carefully before proceeding – if there are any specks of dirt on the glass, the glass cutter could skip will you are making the cut, leading to jagged uneven edges.
Measure your Glass
Avoid marking the glass unless absolutely necessary – if it is, mark the glass on the reverse side to where the cut will be made. For straight cuts you can use a ruler or yardstick (depending on the length of the glass) and hold it in place using masking tape.
Curved cuts can be marked using a template placed underneath the glass.
Lubricate Glass-cutter
This lubricates the glass cutter, preventing it from breaking and increasing it's longevity. The oil also helps the wheel keeping turning smoothly when scoring your glass, reducing the chances of it skipping or creating a jagged edge.
Score Glass
Draw the cutter towards you in a fluid motion without stopping, with only a moderate pressure. Be sure to apply to same level of pressure all the way to the end, gliding the wheel gently off the edge. You should be left with a clean, even score mark with a smooth line.
Tap Along Score Line
Using the heavy end of the handle of the glass cutter, tap the underside of the score line lightly, starting at one end and progressing down the line of the cut.
Apply Pressure and Snap Glass
With gentle pressure the glass should splinter along the cut line immediately, breaking in two. You should be left with a perfectly smooth, even cut, with your glass now the correct size for your project!
Here at Abbey Glass, we're on hand to cut glass down to size in our professional factory – perfect for those jobs a little too big for the DIY table!
For more information, contact our friendly team today, and we'll be happy to help.


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I have always been looking for walkable and fashionable sandals for summer, as I like walking around in the city. The toggle flat sandals from Tory Burch are great for meeting both of my requirements: great quality and beautiful.
I purchased these sandals in store last year when they were on sale and they are now one of my favorite pairs in my wardrobe. I was so surprised how comfortable they were the first time I tried them on. I walked around in them for about an hour and a half and found them to be comfortable with no break-in needed. They have a cushioned leather insole, padded with soft, breathable foam, which made them perfect for walking and traveling.
I have tried on almost every single color and finally picked out the vibrant yellow one, which always adds fashion spirit for my summer outfits. I've worn them with a lot of different outfits including dresses, pants, and casual shorts and tees and they all turned out to be chic for day and perfect for traveling in warm weather.
Another thing I liked a lot about the sandals is the detail. The metal chain in the middle is really beautiful and stylish and the gold color blended in really well with the yellow leather.
I'm usually between size 5.5 and 6, and size 6 fit perfectly on me.


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I haven't had to move a lot, but if I did–this would be very helpful. I hope we don't have to move in a long time as we have way too many books and other stuff–and we have never been able to have movers. We've had to do it ourself.
If it weren't for the military paying for the movers, we wouldn't have them either! They are SO nice to have, but we'd never be able to afford them ourselves! lol
This is a great list! I moved 9 times between 1995 and 2011. Ugh! It can be a daunting process. It's great you're excited. I'll enjoy this series 🙂
This would be extremely helpful (and not to mention cute) for families who move often. Me, I've moved enough in my lifetime and you'll have to move me kicking and sceaming the next time!
We've moved twice in the last 3 years due to job transfers. We did the first one ourselves, but the last with movers. I'll never move any other way again. Your list is extremely helpful. We'll hopefully be moving again soon, so I'll make sure to pin this to have it handy.
This is amazing! Great job on this! I will have to pin this for later because if things work out right, next summer we should be moving too! Good luck on your move!
Wow, this will come in so handy! I'm married to a real estate developer, who builds houses that we move in to, sell them, and of course have to move. I've moved 5 times in 2 years, and I'm still not good at moving. Can't wait to use this for the next move! XO!
Wow..that is quite a list you compiled together! We have moved 5 times in 5 and 1/2 years of marriage! Now we are settled in our home! I am sure we did many of the stuff you wrote down without even realizing it.
Thank you. We are only 15 weeks from our next move.
This is awesome! We are going to move to our new place in a month so this list couldn't have come at a better time!
Did you all have to move for your job?
Ha ha that's kind of what I'm thinking Katy! They'll have to drag me out next time! 😉
I know. I've moved both with and without movers and now the thought of not having them is daunting! We are so lucky to be able to have them!!
I hope things work out great for you!! 🙂
Wow! 5 times in 2 years! You are stronger than I am! Lol
I'm sure you did! Most of the things are just common sense, but I'm a constant planner, so I love seeing it right there on paper. 🙂
Congratulations! Glad I could help! 🙂
That's so exciting!! 🙂
Wow girl, you really did some researching. I love this info Miranda, you make me feel like moving all over again just to put all the steps which i missed out into place. Great article, I am sure u took a lot of time to gather all those info. And its true we should have a checklist when it comes to moving. A friend of mines told me of A-1 Moving & Storage and the professional services these guys offer. Between work and my family, I didn't had the time to pack my stuff and hearing about a company who is willing to do the task for you was a relief for me. And the expense was not beyond what i thought it would be. So I am very satisfied with the services I received and I would recommend them to others. They are also known for providing exceptional storage facilities, check out more at http://www.jupiter-movers.net/local.cfm or give them call today (561) 625-0600.
Just googled PCS move and found your post…what do you mean by color chart and what do you use( dots, markings, etc).
Thank you
Yes! I definitely did a lot of research. We move a lot through the military, so I like to be organized. 🙂
For my color chart I just assign a different colored sticker to each room (for example: All boxes that will go to my son's room get a green sticker. Anything going to the kitchen gets a red sticker, etc.) then, when we get to the new place I put a paper on the door saying which color sticker goes in that room. It just makes it easier when you move in. The movers can see which room the box goes in so you don't have to run after each of them telling them where everything goes.
For my stickers, I just use the color coding stickers like this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BMBU9C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000BMBU9C&linkCode=as2&tag=thbubebl-20&linkId=D23AF6BIRFKCKOK5) You can find them at just about any store in the office supplies section.
Hope that helps!
Begin packing early and only pack one room at a time. Start packing items that are not used frequently, such as books, out of season clothing, etc.


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Once every two minutes, Europe witnesses a new report of a missing child. Then weeks pass and media attention gradually fades away. The police quickly start to deal with other pressing cases. We no longer see the youths' faces on TV or on street posters. Unfortunately, this means that some of the youngsters are doomed to remain missing for many years. But their families never forget. They never give up, and they continue to look for their little ones.
This is exactly the case of Liam Vanden Branden, who went missing in 1996. More than two decades have passed since then, during which his parents have never given up hope. And even though they haven't found their son (yet), Liam's family wants to empower others who are experiencing the same nightmare to keep going. No matter what.
Child Focus is here to encourage them to keep going, even though decades have passed since their child disappeared. Moreover, the NGO's help was not addressed just to Liam's family, but to all parents who have lost their beloved offspring. To make sure they won't quit searching, Child Focus created a nice reminder that helps assure everyone that none of these youths will ever be forgotten.
During our weekly #ThrowBrandThursday column, we would also like to remind you about the NGO's efforts to raise awareness about these poor children. The organization didn't just embed the image of the missing kids on coffee cups as the Missing Persons Advocacy Network (MPAN) did it a few months ago. Yes, coffee cups can be great when you want to raise awareness about something. But the containers address only those who get served a latte in their neighborhood. Money though has a larger impact. Everyone uses it. That's why the NGO used currency to spread the word about this issue. In partnership with creative agency Wunderman Antwerp (formerly known as These Days), the organization launched #CoinsOfHope, which used the likeness of Liam to get the attention of the whole world.
In a world first and with the approval of the King, the Royal Mint, the Secretary of Finance, and 19 governments of the Eurozone, the Antwerp-based agency created no less than one million 2-euro coins that bore the face of Liam Vanden Branden on their reverse. The coin was launched to mark the International Day of Missing Children 2016, which was held in Belgium.
Throughout the campaign, the audience was invited to spread the hope by actually spending the coins. Once the public got their hands on the coin, they were encouraged to post pictures on social media, using the hashtag #CoinsofHope. Thanks to the website that still supports the campaign, Child Focus could keep track of the coins, watching as they spread across Belgium and Europe. Taking a brief look at the map, we can see that the coin broke the continental frontiers and made it even to Asia, Australia, Africa, and The Americas.
The campaign has received tremendous success: it gathered 180 million media impressions, €22 million earned media, +70 million social reach, +56% share rate of Child Focus' posts, and +203% engagement on their Facebook page. But these numbers pale compared to the invaluable human life: thanks to the initiative, one of the kids featured in the NGO's campaign, Mansour Safi, was finally found after being missing for almost a year. Nice job, Child Focus!
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Infocast Announces their 4th Annual Utica & Marcellus Infrastructure Development Summit this April in Pittsburgh, PA.
Stake Your Claim: Utica & Marcellus Takeaway Capacity and Infrastructure Build-Out is Ramping Up!
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Los Angeles, CA – January 23, 2014 – Infocast, the leading business intelligence and networking events producer in the oil and gas industry, has announced their 4th Annual Utica & Marcellus Infrastructure Development Summit, scheduled on April 22-24, 2014 and will take place in Pittsburgh, PA.
Surging production in the Utica and Marcellus plays have unlocked major opportunities for E&P and midstream companies operating in both dry and liquid rich fields, feeding the hungry utility and petrochemical demand markets. Given the influx in production, major infrastructure investments have been made and midstream companies are competitively staking out their positions to increase build out of takeaway capacity, processing and fractionation infrastructure for transporting products to the areas of optimal demand. However, with the existing systems being expanded and new pipelines and processing facilities are under construction, more infrastructure is still needed to keep pace with the burgeoning production coming out of the prolific Utica & Marcellus plays. The absence of infrastructure has driven producers to lean heavier on rail and trucking companies to fill in the gaps.
E&P and midstream executives must gather and find solutions for getting their products to both domestic and international markets.
Infocast's has organized its 4th Annual Utica & Marcellus Infrastructure Development Summit, which brings together midstream companies, rail & trucking firms, E&P and field service companies, the financial community, consultants and other leading oil & gas players and experts such as: Baker Hughes, Bentek, Blue Racer Midstream, BNP Paribas, Braskem Americas, Cheniere Energy, Con Edison, Endeavor Ohio, Fullbright & Jaworski LLP, Genesee & Wyoming Railroad, ICF International, Markwest Energy Partners, NARSTCO, Norfolk Southern Corporation, Peaker Energy, Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach & Research, Spectra Energy Transmission and many more, to answer your most pressing questions!
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