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So, just like baby food then, right?
PowerBar is well-known sports nutrition brand, with a wide range of bars, gels, drinks and other products – including Performance Smoothies. Fairly unusual as energy products go, but as you'd expect, smoothies sit halfway between gels and drinks. They're a tasty and a reliable source of carbohydrate – especially handy if you find 'normal' food difficult to absorb on a long bike ride, or if you don't like the texture of traditional gels.
The main ingredients of Performance Smoothies include various fruit purees, maltodextrin (or glucose) and fructose. The combination of glucose and fructose is not uncommon in energy products; according to PowerBar (and other manufacturers) the glucose and fructose combo is a more effective way to provide energy, compared with glucose alone.
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The type of fruit puree in the mix depends on the flavour of the smoothie. There are three favours available: banana and blueberry, mango and apple, apricot and peach. We're testing the latter. It's a very pleasant flavour, with a definite fruit pulp texture, not quite the same as a proper smoothie drink, but pretty close. And while it's not as glutinous as a gel, it is still quite sweet, which might not suit everyone, but the more liquid consistency makes it more refreshing.
I've used the Performance Smoothies on a few long rides, and they definitely provide some energy, and make a welcome addition to my usual selection of bars and gels. Particularly useful is the screw-top which means you don't have to consume the smoothie all in one go. You can enjoy a few squirts, put the top back on and then enjoy a few more squirts a little farther down the road. On the downside, most riders will need two hands to hold the smoothie pouch and unscrew the top, which will mean stopping or riding no-handed, depending on your skills.
Each pouch weighs 90g (quite a size compared to most gels) which provides around 500kJ (120 kcal) of energy, consisting of 28g of carbohydrate plus a tiny dash of protein and no fat. This means there's around 60g of water in each pouch. This ratio will be fine for some riders – it means the smoothie is refreshing, and helps keep you hydrated – but other cyclists will be happy getting their liquid from their drink bottles and wanting a greater proportion of carbs from their gels. For example, a High5 gel weighs 38g and provides 28g of carb, while a ZipVit 7 gel weighs 60g and provides around 50g of carb. But this is a personal thing.
On price, a single Performance Smoothie pouch retails for around £1.50 to £1.75. If you buy in bulk, a box of 16 packets is around £20, or a few quid less at the usual on-line retailers.
On a blunt carbs-per-quid basis, PowerBar Performance Smoothies are an expensive way to take on carbs (the aforementioned ZipVit 7, providing almost double the carbs, sells at about the same price). But PowerBar Performance Smoothies is more than just a supply of carb for long bike rides. It's tasty and refreshing as well, and for many riders that will be the major plus.
As with all nutrition products, you should try Performance Smoothies when you're not training hard, just to make sure the ingredients agree with you on a personal basis. If you like them, stick with them. If you don't, then try something else.
Unusual and effective source of energy that's also tasty and refreshing; not cheap, but will be worth the money for some
If you're thinking of buying this product using a cashback deal why not use the road.cc Top Cashback page and get some top cashback while helping to support your favourite independent cycling website
road.cc test report
Make and model: Powerbar Performance Smoothie
Size tested: 90g, Apricot Peach
Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
This product is a source of carbohydrate (glucose and fructose) for energy. It's aimed at cyclists doing long or hard rides - mostly this will be racing or taking part in sportives. The PowerBar website says:
"For successful intense training or competition you should top up your energy levels before you start and refuel during exercise with carbohydrates. Performance Smoothies are made of min. 65% fruit purees and deliver C2MAX, a scientifically developed, 2:1 ratio of glucose and fructose sources. They have a smooth natural taste, are easy to swallow and fuel you like a PowerGel."
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
The PowerBar website goes on to highlight these points:
"Improved recipe: more carbohydrates** plus extra sodium gives you the same functionality as one PowerGel
Scientifically developed C2MAX Dual Source Carb Mix contain a 2:1 ratio of glucose and fructose sources
Ideal combination of the advantages of bars and gels: easy to swallow without chewing, higher satiety feeling than PowerGels
With extra sodium, the main electrolyte lost through sweat
More than double the energy on average compared to usual fruit purees
Based on min. 65% natural tasting fruit purees
No added flavours, colours* or preservatives (*by law)
Lactose- and Gluten free"
As a source of energy, the PowerBar Performance Smoothie is very effective, although for most adults the 28g of carb provided will provide fuel for only around half an hour of exertion (after an initial two hours).
Each Smoothie pouch weighs 90g, consisting of 28g of carbohydrate. This means there's around 60g of water in each pouch. This ratio will be fine for some riders – it means the smoothie is refreshing, and helps keep you hydrated – but other cyclists will be happy getting their liquid from their drink bottles and carrying lighter gels (providing the same amount of carb) in their back pocket.
On a blunt carbs-per-quid basis, Performance Smoothies are not good value. But the pleasant refreshing taste distinguishes this product from other 'normal' gels, and for many riders that will be the reason for buying.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
Refreshing flavour, pleasant texture, resealable top.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
Weight. At 90g a go, it's difficult to carry more than a few of these Smoothies in your jersey back pocket.
Did you enjoy using the product? Yes, with other bars and gels.
Would you consider buying the product? Yes.
Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes, especially if they didn't like normal gels.
Use this box to explain your score
Overall, these Performance Smoothies perform very well - they're a tasty and effective supply of energy - and on that basis they'd score 9. But they're not cheap, and their sheer size will make them unsuitable for some cyclists, together docking a point, giving an overall score of 8.
About the tester
Age: 53 Height: 5ft 10 / 178cm Weight: 10.5 stone / 69kg
I usually ride: an old aluminium Marin Alp for audax riding and winter training, an old steel Jensen for tootling and commuting, a steel Cotswo My best bike is: an old classic carbon Giant Cadex for sportives
I've been riding for: Over 20 years I ride: A few times a week I would class myself as: Experienced
I regularly do the following types of riding: touring, club rides, sportives, general fitness riding, Trail riding, gravel 'racing', rough-stuff, CX sportives (and anything off road on a road bike)


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Whether you're looking to schedule regular cleanings, receive a professional exam, or if you have symptoms like bleeding gums or mouth pain, our general dental office is dedicated to providing you and your family with a caring dental environment.
A general dentist is usually called a primary dental care provider. Instead of focusing on one dental specialty, they help care for your oral health through routine care services designed to detect, treat, and prevent many different dental problems.
General family dentistry is a broad field that aims to improve your oral health. Your dentist offers professional cleanings and comprehensive exams to prevent diseases affecting your teeth and gums, and you can also receive treatment for many common dental problems, such as tooth decay and gum disease.
In addition to routine exams and cleanings, general dentists offer preventive and corrective care services to ensure excellent oral health. Some of the services offered by our general dentists include:
If you're in good oral health and without a history of dental problems, most dentists advise scheduling two appointments each year. Patients at high-risk for dental problems or those with existing problems may need to be seen more frequently.
The amount you owe is based on if you have dental insurance and the services you received. If you're concerned about the price of your visit, please call our office to receive a cost estimate.
Now that you know more about the care you can receive from a general dentist, you're probably questioning, "How can I make an appointment with a general dentist near me? Our dentists are committed to helping you achieve excellent oral health, and we make it easy to schedule your first visit. Give us a call today to take the first step towards a lifetime of proper oral health.
Since there are many dental procedures provided by our dentist general practice, your total appointment time can vary, depending on the treatment you receive. Most follow-up visits take approximately 30 minutes, and a routine examination may take about an hour. If your appointment is for anything beyond a usual cleaning or checkup, please plan for at least an hour. Please contact us with any questions you may have about the length of your appointment.
We believe that visiting the dentist should be a pleasant and stress-free experience. Be prepared ahead of time by following these tips. Know your insurance information or have your form of payment available. Review your medical history and be ready to mention any medical conditions or prescriptions you're taking. Try to arrive early to your appointment so you can relax for a few minutes and familiarize yourself with the clinic and staff.
Professional cleanings and examinations performed by your dentist are an important component of maintaining proper oral health. Since your dentist is able to detect dental problems that may otherwise go unnoticed, you can avoid time consuming and expensive treatments that would be needed to save and replace your teeth. Don't wait until you start experiencing problems before you visit a dentist! Call us today to schedule an exam, and let us help you maintain healthy teeth and gums for life.
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Heritage Palms
Recently voted the #1 country club in Lee County in both the golf and restaurant categories, Heritage Palms Golf and Country Club is a prestigious, gated, golfing community in Fort Myers.
A stunning 12-foot waterfall greets residents and visitors alike at the main entrance to this 800-acre development. The waterfall is a prelude to a sparkling 38-acre freshwater lake that wraps around the community, providing scenic views and challenging play at the renowned Azinger-Lewis golf course. Manicured greens dominate two 18 hole championship golf courses, ranked annually among the best in Southwest Florida. The Sabal Course plays 6,837 yards, Par 72 while the Royal Course plays 6,756, Par 72. Both are semi-private and anchored by a majestic clubhouse and fully stocked pro shop.


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Rebirthing Breathwork Training
Sierraville, California
July 10-19th, 2020
This educational and experiential course is for all those who wish to excel in their Professional Rebirthing Practice and for those new to Rebirthing Breathwork.
You will be given the tools and foundation to establish or expand your personal breathwork practice, while you also create a living relationship with the Elements of Earth, Air, Water and Fire. This Training is very thorough and is aimed at both new and experienced rebirthing breathwork practitioners. You will be immersed in the physically beautiful Sierra Nevadas as you Embody Your True Self Utilizing Prana. This training is recommended for those who are seeking to go deep into their personal healing and for those who are ready to become a beacon of compassion, understanding and leadership. Rebirthing is a simple and gentle way of breathing that restores emotional balance, while relaxing, refreshing and alkalizing the human body. It is learned and developed as a practice over a series of 10 sessions to clear the mind, rejuvenate the body and establish well being. This premier West Coast training offers a comprehensive exploration of the following:
- Greater understanding of the physiological effects of Rebirthing – what are the benefits of circular, connected breathing; how do our thoughts and feelings affect our energy body; what is the link between the expression of our feelings and the suppleness of breathing; how to heal our breathing mechanism.
- Daily sharing and a wealth of information and morning seminars with Leonard Orr, the founder of Rebirthing Breathwork and a handful of highly skilled rebirthing breathwork trainers.
- Identify and release core stories, limiting beliefs and family patterns.
- Understand language and the roots of unconscious thought cycles, begin to establish a relationship with affirmations and mantras.
- Identify your Personal Truth or Personal Law and how it could be impacting your relationships, career, and self-image.
- Individual Rebirthing sessions with a skilled Rebirther.
- Instruction and demonstration of warm and cold water rebirthing.
- Centering and relaxation exercises.
- Learn to Successfully guide clients through 10 sessions; enhance your communication skills with effective client contact statements.
- Goals and subject matter for the first ten sessions.
- Advanced techniques to assist in specific situations with clients: prolonged tetany; staying awake; and birth trauma.
- A day of silence, fasting and fire purification to clean your mind and energy body.
- Practical clientele building strategies
- Increase vitality and youthful play, learn to uncover the unconscious death urge.
- Spiritual Purification Practices practiced daily for a balanced mental and emotional state with bathing, fire, fasting, silence, spiritual community, breathing, and movement.
- Understand your birth script and how it influences your life.
- The Money Seminar and the art of setting your fees and negotiating.
- Rebirther's Code of Ethics.
- Morning devotional singing and meditation.
- Daily bathing in the healing warm and hot waters of Sierra Hot Springs.


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At KLP Taxation, we can provide professional advice and assistance when it comes to lodging BAS. We will provide reminders when the quarterly lodgement date is approaching and we can assist you with the preparation of your BAS or Installment Activity Statement (IAS) to meet the ATO deadlines.
Our Business Activity Statement (BAS) services include the preparation of monthly or quarterly statements to show:
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At KLP Taxation, we can make BAS preparation and lodgement a much more simple process for your business.
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Support Clerk
An integral part of the ongoing success of our company is the DRU. When damage occurs to our company property - primarily our rental vehicles - the Damage Recovery Unit works to recover costs for those damages. Support Clerks perform general administrative and clerical duties to include processing all incoming mail and updating claim files accordingly. The Damage Recovery Unit is made up of 5 positions that work together in a professional office environment. Claim files are handled with specialized functions, like the Support Clerk, flowing from one person to the next for completion.
Join an industry leader in a fun, fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This opportunity will allow you to chart your own course with a company that supports you every step of the way. Whether you are looking to start a career, continue a career or gain valuable work experience, this is a great place to work!
This position is full time and pays $11.90/hr. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm to allow for flexibility in scheduling options.
- Enter new data and update electronic claim files from incoming correspondence
- Perform basic office functions such as copying and faxing
- Research incoming mail received without claim file numbers
- Gather and evaluate police reports, repair estimates and other related documents
- Research new addresses
- Send paperwork to the appropriate parties
- All received correspondence should be processed within 48 hours
- Effectively communicates with individuals related to a claim file
- Make appropriate internal and external contacts to obtain necessary information
- Review all information provided to assure accuracy
- Other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Some college courses preferred
- One year of continuous work experience at the same employer is required
- Must be willing to accept $11.90/hour for this position
- Customer service experience via phone or email preferred
- At least basic/beginner skill level in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word and Excel) is required
- Must be able to work full-time
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future
- Must currently live in the Gainesville/North Central Florida metropolitan area
Comptency Based Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to work within timeliness standards
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions
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There was quite a crowd.
Since it was the school holidays, most of the boys who lived down the lane had gathered together.
Tarun, Nipun and their friends Nadun, Shalila and many others were there.
The abandoned plot of land at the end of lane was their playground.
The boys divided themselves into two teams for a game of cricket.
"One rule, don't hit the ball too hard that way!" said Nipun.
Everyone looked at the direction he was pointing towards.
There stood a pink coloured house.
"Yes, the people who live in that house do not like the ball going into their garden," reminded
The others nodded.
The game was on the way.
There were shouts and screams.
Shalila was batting.
All of a sudden he forgot the rule!
He hit hard towards the pink coloured house.
The ball hit their gate with a loud din.
Everyone got scared.
They gathered around Tarun.
Tarun held his head with both hands.
He did not know what to do.
The ball bounced back towards the pitch.
Still, Shalila walked towards the house.
The gate was opened and an elderly gentleman came out.
The others saw Shalila talking to the gentleman.
The conversation between the two took a few minutes.
The others got curious.
Finally, Shalila returned.
"His wife has returned from the hospital a few days back. She panics for the slightest sound,
apparently," said Shalila thoughtfully.
"I apologized profusely. It was my fault. I forgot the rule!" he said with a dry smile.
"That's nice of you to have done that, Shalila" said Nipun, putting his arm around his friend.
"I still feel bad though. I feel sorry for the elderly lady.." he said, looking glum.
"Let's remind everyone of the rule at the beginning of each over," he suggested.
"Yes, and no loud screams and yells!" added Tarun.
The others agreed.
What was the reason for the big crowd of boys gathering together?
What had Shalila done when the old gentleman explained his wife's condition?
What did he suggest to his friends?


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To prevent your passwords from being hacked by social engineering, brute force or dictionary attack method, and keep your online accounts safe, you should notice that:
1. Do not use the same password, security question and answer for multiple important accounts.
2. Use a password that has at least 16 characters, use at least one number, one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter and one special symbol.
3. Do not use the names of your families, friends or pets in your passwords.
4. Do not use postcodes, house numbers, phone numbers, birthdates, ID card numbers, social security numbers, and so on in your passwords.
5. Do not use any dictionary word in your passwords.
6. Do not use two or more similar passwords which most of their characters are same, for example, ilovefreshflowersMac, ilovefreshflowersDropBox, since if one of these passwords is stolen, then it means that all of these passwords are stolen.
7. Do not use something that can be cloned( but you can't change ) as your passwords, such as your fingerprints.
8. Do not let your Web browsers( FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Opera, IE ) store your passwords, since all passwords saved in Web browsers can be revealed easily.
9. Do not log in to important accounts on the computers of others, or when connected to a public Wi-Fi hotspot, Tor, free VPN or web proxy.
10. Do not send sensitive information online via unencrypted( e.g. HTTP or FTP ) connections, because messages in these connections can be sniffed with very little effort. You should use encrypted connections such as HTTPS, SFTP, FTPS, SMTPS, IPSec whenever possible.
11. When traveling, you can encrypt your Internet connections before they leave your laptop, tablet, mobile phone or router. For example, you can set up a private VPN( with MS-CHAP v2 or stronger protocols ) on your own server( home computer, dedicated server or VPS ) and connect to it. Alternatively, you can set up an encrypted SSH tunnel between your router and your home computer( or a remote server of your own ) with PuTTY and connect your programs( e.g. FireFox ) to PuTTY. Then even if somebody captures your data as it is transmitted between your device( e.g. laptop, iPhone, iPad ) and your server with a packet sniffer, they'll won't be able to steal your data and passwords from the encrypted streaming data.
12. How secure is my password? Perhaps you believe that your passwords are very strong, difficult to hack. But if a hacker has stolen your username and the MD5 hash value of your password from a company's server, and the rainbow table of the hacker contains this MD5 hash, then your password will be cracked quickly.
To check the strength of your passwords and know whether they're inside the popular rainbow tables, you can convert your passwords to MD5 hashes on a MD5 hash generator, then decrypt your passwords by submitting these hashes to an online MD5 decryption service. For instance, your password is "0123456789A", using the brute-force method, it may take a computer almost one year to crack your password, but if you decrypt it by submitting its MD5 hash( C8E7279CD035B23BB9C0F1F954DFF5B3 ) to a MD5 decryption website, how long will it take to crack it? You can perform the test yourself.
13. It's recommended to change your passwords every 10 weeks.
14. It's recommended that you remember a few master passwords, store other passwords in a plain text file and encrypt this file with 7-Zip, GPG or a disk encryption software such as BitLocker, or manage your passwords with a password management software.
15. Encrypt and backup your passwords to different locations, then if you lost access to your computer or account, you can retrieve your passwords back quickly.
16. Turn on 2-step authentication whenever possible.
17. Do not store your critical passwords in the cloud.
18. Access important websites( e.g. Paypal ) from bookmarks directly, otherwise please check its domain name carefully, it's a good idea to check the popularity of a website with Alexa toolbar to ensure that it's not a phishing site before entering your password.
19. Protect your computer with firewall and antivirus software, block all incoming connections and all unnecessary outgoing connections with the firewall. Download software from reputable sites only, and verify the MD5 / SHA1 / SHA256 checksum or GPG signature of the installation package whenever possible.
20. Keep the operating systems( e.g. Windows 7, Windows 10, Mac OS X, iOS, Linux ) and Web browsers( e.g. FireFox, Chrome, IE, Microsoft Edge ) of your devices( e.g. Windows PC, Mac PC, iPhone, iPad, Android tablet ) up-to-date by installing the latest security update.
21. If there are important files on your computer, and it can be accessed by others, check if there are hardware keyloggers( e.g. wireless keyboard sniffer ), software keyloggers and hidden cameras when you feel it's necessary.
22. If there are WIFI routers in your home, then it's possible to know the passwords you typed( in your neighbor's house ) by detecting the gestures of your fingers and hands, since the WIFI signal they received will change when you move your fingers and hands. You can use an on-screen keyboard to type your passwords in such cases, it would be more secure if this virtual keyboard( or soft keyboard ) changes layouts every time.
23. Lock your computer and mobile phone when you leave them.
24. Encrypt the entire hard drive with LUKS or similar tools before putting important files on it, and destroy the hard drive of your old devices physically if it's necessary.
25. Access important websites in private or incognito mode, or use one Web browser to access important websites, use another one to access other sites. Or access unimportant websites and install new software inside a virtual machine created with VMware, VirtualBox or Parallels.
26. Use at least 3 different email addresses, use the first one to receive emails from important sites and Apps, such as Paypal and Amazon, use the second one to receive emails from unimportant sites and Apps, use the third one( from a different email provider, such as Outlook and GMail ) to receive your password-reset email when the first one( e.g. Yahoo Mail ) is hacked.
27. Use at least 2 differnet phone numbers, do NOT tell others the phone number which you use to receive text messages of the verification codes.
28. Do not click the link in an email or SMS message, do not reset your passwords by clicking them, except that you know these messages are not fake.
29. Do not tell your passwords to anybody in the email.
30. It's possible that one of the software or App you downloaded or updated has been modified by hackers, you can avoid this problem by not installing this software or App at the first time, except that it's published to fix security holes. You can use Web based apps instead, which are more secure and portable.
31. Be careful when using online paste tools and screen capture tools, do not let them to upload your passwords to the cloud.
32. If you're a webmaster, do not store the users passwords, security questions and answers as plain text in the database, you should store the salted ( SHA1, SHA256 or SHA512 )hash values of of these strings instead. It's recommended to generate a unique random salt string for each user. In addition, it's a good idea to log the user's device information( e.g. OS version, screen resolution, etc. ) and save the salted hash values of them, then when he/she try to login with the correct password but his/her device information does NOT match the previous saved one, let this user to verify his/her identity by entering another verification code sent via SMS or email.
33. If you are a software developer, you should publish the update package signed with a private key using GnuPG, and verify the signature of it with the public key published previously.
34. To keep your online business safe, you should register a domain name of your own, and set up an email account with this domain name, then you'll not lose your email account and all your contacts, since your can host your mail server anywhere, your email account can't be disabled by the email provider.
35. If an online shopping site only allows to make payment with credit cards, then you should use a virtual credit card instead.
36. Close your web browser when you leave your computer, otherwise the cookies can be intercepted with a small USB device easily, making it possible to bypass two-step verification and log into your account with stolen cookies on other computers.
37. Distrust and remove bad SSL certificates from your Web browser, otherwise you will NOT be able to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the HTTPS connections which use these certificates.
Acting Chief, Web & Cyber Security Division, PNP-ITMS
Philippine National Police, Camp Crame, Quezon City
Tel: +63027230401 Loc. 4225
URL: www.pnp.gov.ph / www.itms.pnp.gov.ph
The information contained in this communication is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed and other parties authorized to receive it. It may contain confidential or legally privileged communication. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by responding to this e-mail and then immediately delete it from your system. Opinions contained in this e-mail or any of its attachments do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Philippine National Police.


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Few words about Netfix ICT Solutions
Netfix ICT Solution is a service provider duly comprised of a team of dedicated I.T professionals together with result driven management willing to offer the best of service in. "Accredited" Building, Designing, Maintaining and Re-sellers of industry leading software and hardware. Bearing in mind that there are many other I.C.T service providers all over the world we believe in competition to improve on service delivery through creativity and innovation to our clients. We focus on advising organizations on how best to use information technology in achieving their business objectives by helping you to estimate, manage, implement, deploy and administer IT systems for your organization. With our expertise in the I.T Industry we can add value to your existing I.T work force through sharing experiences and knowledge to provide better solutions. and help you implement, monitor and control your software development projects.
Business philosophy
We believe in credibility and agility while delivering services to our esteemed customers.
Our mission
To fulfill the information communication technology demands of the 21st century in our community.
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The Reports for the Town Council Meeting on Momday 13 August are now available on our web site by clicking this link.
THe Agenda for Monday's Town Council Meeting is now available on our web site and can be accessed by clicking this link.
Latest edition out now
Latest edition
Mike Wood's monthly report on Ventnor's weather for July 2018 is available now by clicking this link.
Community Action IW
The July meeting of our South Wight Locality Health & Wellbeing Forum had a presentation by Interim Operations Manager, South Locality, Dr Mark Rawlinson on the Community Services Redesign.
Down to the Coast
Island Roads have published their summer newsletter and it's available by clicking this link
The latest edition of Community Action IW's fortnightly e-newsletter is out today and available by clicking this link.


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My TOU MUST be followed, as you should follow any other Designer's TOU.;)
Thank you for downloading any of my cluster frames.
You should have ONLY obtained them from my blog, located here:
Any of my current cluster frames made since 2013 are ones made with my own kits, so any credit for the frames are mine & mine alone.
Please read my TOU for my cluster frames. Thank you. =)
If using any of my frames in a tutorial, please link back to my blog:
You May...
- Colourize as needed.
- Resize if needed.
- Mix with any of my other kits (PTU or FTU) in your creations.
- Use with kits from other designers,
however credit for the frame belongs to me.
- Use for creating tags or other graphics
(Facebook covers, wallpapers, etc.)
- Use to create layouts for scrapbooks, blogs, etc.
- Make backup copies for your own personal use.
You May NOT...
- Redistribute this product (in part or whole) in any way:
including cd/dvd, email, groups, website links, etc.
Direct people to http://manipulatedbymagik.blogspot.com/
- Supply (in whole or in part) in tutorials.
- Use anything from my cluster frames to make a new kit
or frame.
In other words- DON'T rip apart my frames to make your own!!
- Sell any part of my frames or make anything for profit
using any portion of my cluster frames-
this includes tags & or Tag Groups where members must pay!
- Claim as your own.
- Change the filenames.
** Just because you downloaded any of my cluster frames,
it does not mean you can do what you wish with them.**
I'd love to see anything made with my kits or cluster frames.
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Saturday, 22 August 2009
Vodafone mobile broadband dongle
RRP £35 including 1gb of data
I've been fancying one of these for a while. The idea of being able to have broadband while I'm out in the field for long periods of time seems like a good prospect. Pay as you go broadband has been around for a while now, and it seems to me that Vodafone is ahead of the game, their broadband pay as you go dongle is £35 (cheaper than others) comes with 1gb of data in the price (more than others) and unlike every other mobile broadband, your data does not expire, so you can top it up and just leave it there and use it as and when you need it. Very easy to use, you simply plug it in, it installs the software automatically. In the next few weeks I will attempt to get out and test this in Snowdonia and the Peak and let everyone know the outcome of how effective this is as a tool for outdoor instructors. I see this as being particularly useful for going abroad, and for instructors who are in the field for long periods of time and need to get access to email and internet without having to go to a webcafe etc.
More to follow....
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Captain of the Flying Pirates, Vander Decken is a fishman with the power of the Mark-Mark Devil Fruit. Though his love for loot and habit of resorting to violence to solve any problem makes him a typical pirate, he is anything but - especially given his tendency to over react to any remotely surprising situation. However, despite his loyal crew, all Vander Decken truly desires is the affection of his beloved Shirahoshi, and he vows to garner it at any cost...
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WAZE – GPS Only Better
Imagine having an app that gives you the shortest route to take on the way to your destination. Of course, we have GPS for that. Now imagine a network of people checking in to let you know what the traffic conditions are on that route, right now, as you head out.
That sounds pretty good to me. And that's the idea behind the Social GPS app called Waze.
Face it, depending on where you live and travel to, getting there can really test your patience. Construction, accidents and everyday volume can make it more like a nightmare. Waze aims to bring some light into that dark place called the daily commute.
Simply check into the Waze app on your smartphone or tablet and input your destination. It works like any GPS navigation device but takes it to the next level.
With the Waze app open as you drive, your progress, or lack thereof, will be captured (anonymously) along with that of the other Wazers. The result is a crowdsourced traffic feed that lets you know where the pain points are. If there's a problem, the Waze navigator will suggest an alternate route and tell you how to get to it. How helpful is that?
There are other features to the app that make it even more useful. You can use the Report menu to select preset reasons for the slowdown, be it an accident, police activity, construction or just heavy volume to let the other Wazers know why it's taking so long. This can help you decide whether to re-route (construction) or wait it out (accident being cleared). You can even submit a picture of the issue. Genius. No more sitting there wondering WHY you're just sitting there!
Another nifty feature allows you to check the gas stations along the way and compare prices. Love that! And if you use the app with Facebook, Twitter or Foursquare, you can coordinate with your friends on arrival times. For a quick demo video, click here.
If you thought your current GPS was good, Waze brings in the social functions and takes it up a notch or three. Now, if it could only do the driving for you. Don't laugh, that feature isn't so far fetched anymore.
You can also find Paula on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter @techsmart319. Feel free to reach out if you have questions.


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Are you ready to let your dreams RISE?
Are you ready to let those dreams create the life that the
TRUE YOU was meant to live?
Who is the TRUE YOU?
What do the dreams you've been trying to stuff down really look and feel like?
It's time to let them RISE!
True You Live is a two-day interactive and inspirational EVENT – October 19 + 20, Portland, Maine!
Come as you (beautifully) are and leave this self-discovery, celebratory journey transformed, empowered, and able to embody the dreams that make up who you Truly are.
During the True You Live weekend event you will:
- Be guided into remembering and uncovering your dreams (the ones you have shoved aside but are actually meant to turn into reality)
- Be taught how to cultivate the power that is already within you to create the life you want
- Learn how to raise your vibe so you can activate your power to MANIFEST the life of your dreams
- Learn all things Divine Feminine power and how to let her RISE within you
- Learn how to connect with, own, and love your physical BODY
- Be taught how to embody your Inner Goddess
- Learn from and be moved by thought leaders in the self-love, personal development, and spiritually connected space
- Celebrate, recharge, dig deep, laugh, cry, and FEEL how powerful you are
- Leave the Live Event feeling empowered in who you truly are and have an action plan in place to create the life of your dreams that is in alignment with the True You
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Join us!
Because who you truly are is waiting to be uncovered, along with the dreams you have long since buried, so that she can RISE!
This two-day self-declaration experience will help you release the fear and doubt that has been keeping you small, uncover your dreams, step into your truth, and rise into life you want!
- You will learn how to put yourself at the top of your to-do list (and still support your family and priorities in the super-woman way you do!)
- You will learn how to stop living your life through the lens of everyone else and start creating the life you have been CALLED to live.
- You will stop dubbing those creative thoughts and ideas that pop up about things that you are really interested in (like energy, chakras, essential oils, crystals, meditating, journaling, etc.) as annoying, and start aligning your spirit to them to create a life of abundance.
- You will learn how to raise your vibe to be a manifesting magnet.
2019 True You Live Speakers:
Jillian Bolanz
Jillian Bolanz is an Intuitive Life Coach and Self-Discovery Expert. The creator of the True You Live! event, host of Morning Sunshine with Jillian Bolanz, founder of The Rising Mastermind, and guide in Dream Quest, Jillian's mission is to help women remember how to dream again so that they can rise into their greatest work and TRUEST selves!
Jillian has been featured on Maine's NBC news station and multiple podcasts and coaching platforms. She lives, works, & loves at home in Maine with her husband, Michael, and their sons, Cameron & Andrew.
Amber Lilyestrom
Amber Lilyestrom has been featured in countless podcasts, articles and interviews sharing her soul inspired approach to life and business. She is the host of The Amber Lilyestrom Show Podcast and the Ignite Your Soul Summit.
Amber is a Branding and Business Coach, writer and speaker who empowers women to position themselves as experts and leaders in their niche through creation of an online brand presence. She's worked with thousands of women, building a multiple six-figure business from home while being present for her family.
Her mission is to change the world by empowering women to take radical personal responsibility for their life experience while embracing the fullness of who they really are.
Kris Britton
Kris Britton is a life & business coach, the Host of the Goddess Boss Podcast, Founder of Team Goddess Bossess (a global essential oil community) and Co-Founder of the Soul Wealth Method!
Kris is committed to helping women go from hustle to flow in their life and business by remembering their spiritual gifts, their feminine power, and inner guidance!
Over the last few years Kris has helped hundreds of people reach five and six figure incomes working from home and has been featured in Success Magazine + Women's Health and Fitness Magazine.
Ryan Yokome
Ryan Yokome is an internationally recognized expert in the field of personal transformation.
Over the past decade, Ryan has helped thousands of entrepreneurs with a spiritual approach for getting out of their own way to unleash their greatest purpose.
Ryan is a spiritual entrepreneur, transformation coach, nature lover, and the host of the Soul Wealth Podcast.
Meg Haines
Meg Haines is a spiritual teacher, healer, and creator of Divine Feminine Mastery. She has trained under world-respected teachers such as Brian Weiss, John Holland, and Robert Holden, receiving certifications in Coaching, Angel Therapy™, Past Life Regression, Reiki I & II, and Integrated Energy Therapy™, among other healing modalities. She is a trained dancer and performer, with a BA in Musical Theater from Emerson College.
Meg is passionate about helping women deepen their connection with the Divine, honor their Soul's calling, understand their bodies' wisdom, and heal the blocks preventing them from fully loving and living!
Christin Henke
Christin Henke is a sex-positive writer, speaker, and educator. She would also describe herself as "an upholder, nurturer, hype-woman and smasher of glass ceilings".
Christin's MO is to help women destigmatize and OWN their sexuality by releasing the fear and shame society put in our welcome bags at birth.
"I mentor, support, and empower through the facilitation of raw, humor-filled conversation. By creating safe places to laugh, ask questions, unpack, cry, deconstruct, get angry, be curious and heal, we learn to honor and embody the deepest expression of our power."
Erica Ballard
Erica Ballard is a Healthy Living Expert and Coach and CEO of The B Method – the first real food-focused corporate wellness program. Through her companies, she works with high performers to optimize their energy, productivity and focus through food.
Erica works with both individuals and companies to show them how to live healthy despite their busy schedules by outlining the foods and habits needed to fuel professional and personal goals.
Erica has been featured in Women's Health, Orange Theory Fitness, + Saks Fifth Ave.
Brianna Rose
Brianna Rose is a kundalini business coach for women entrepreneurs and creator of the 'Light Leader' movement. Her global online business has transformed thousands of women's lives teaching them to create impactful online empires, live a lifestyle of financial freedom, and change the world. Through Brianna's success methodologies her clients align with their purpose, write magnetic content that captures the hearts of their soulmate clients, unlock their energy systems to activate their intuition, and exponentially grow their businesses to 6 figures (and beyond!). Her work has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, LearnVest, and more.
She spends her time between the sandy shores of Long Island and sunny SoCal with her boyfriend Chris and their furbaby Layla
Bonnie Kelly
Speaker, Author, and Coach Bonnie Kelly is the founder of the Emotional Revolution and is on a mission to help women radically transform the way they think & feel. She seeks to end needless suffering by realigning women with their purpose, passion, and power. With her unique 3-Step Revive Formula, she's equipped thousands of people just like you with the tools necessary to accomplish just that.
Together, she will invite you to join the movement so you too can answer the call of greatness and become a Rebel for Joy
Past True You Live Speakers:
In 2018 Amber Lilyestrom, Kelsey Abbott, Lindsay Heaphy, and Kacia Fitzgerald joined Jillian in rocking and setting the stage for the self-discovery journey our audience will be taking to a whole new level as we let our dreams rise in 2019!
October 19 + 20, 2019 // One Longfellow Square // Portland, Maine
General Admission – $288
(or 3 payments of $100))
General Admission Seating
TYL Swag Bag
(or 3 payments of $150)
VIP seating and early access to venue
VIP Coffee and Kundalini interactive and intimate VIP experience (AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!)
Upgraded TYL Swag Bag
The True You Live! 2019 Event is your opportunity to uncover who you truly are, let your dreams RISE, so that you can create the life you were meant to live!
Watch This to see what others are saying about TYL!
The Greatest Gift You Can Give Yourself
Discovering the True You is the greatest gift you can give to yourself.
Letting your dreams rise so that you can turn them into reality is not only exactly what you are here for, but will be the ripple effect that your children, family, friends, clients, and the rest of the world will FEEL…
And letting your loved ones feel the power of your dreams and your truth is the greatest gift you can give to the world!
This event is for anyone who is ready to uncover their dreams and let their truth rise to create the life they know they were TRULY meant to live.
If you are ready to up-level your life, relationships, and business by way of uncovering the True You and allowing that source of love to be the connective tissue in all things- THIS is the event for you.
If you enjoy being surrounded by, learning from, and feel JOY in the presence of incredibly empowered people- this is your IDEAL event!
We sure do! We will have an hour lunch break in the middle of the day on both days. Portland has tons of yummy food options that you are welcome to peruse or bring a meal from home! Also, consider your snacking and hydration needs throughout the day and bring what you need to keep you sustained and energized!
The first few rows will be reserved for our VIP guests – so if you want to be up close and personal (and when you see the line up of speakers you WILL WANT to be up close and personal, trust!!) make sure to snag an up-leveled VIP ticket! Other than that, seats will be taken on a first come, first served basis!
An open heart and mind and desire to know your truth! Also, bring a journal and don't forget your favorite pen. Personal items that help you feel empowered, centered, and grounded are also encouraged (ie crystals, stones, oils, etc.)
The True You Live event tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE. This event is going to be world shifting and self-elevating, so we truly hope you are able to attend. However, we know sometimes life happens and in the event you are not able to make it, you may transfer your ticket to a friend after contacting us at firstname.lastname@example.com. (Transfer fees may apply as we near the event.)
Whatever makes you feel empowered and beautiful on the inside and out. You will want to be comfy and choose clothing that makes you feel confident! We will be moving our bodies as well as getting still with our souls- dress for your truth!
A million percent YES! This expansive in-person experience will elevate you on a very personal level. Uncovering and letting your true self shine will benefit you in every area of life, whether you are an entrepreneur or not!
Yes! Sisterhood is one of the things the Divine Feminine craves the very most and is at the heart of everything Jillian creates in her life and business. BRING a soul sister and expect to leave with many more!
By up-leveling your ticket to VIP, you will receive priority seating during the event, an extra special goodie bag, and ** COFFEE AND TRUE CORE CONNECTION** an intimate VIP only special session from 9-10am on Day 2!


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Sit and wait for Christmas gifts.
The kind of presents that tend to lift,
Even peasants have a gift to give.
The gift of love.
Shivering and cold this winter solstice,
Working hard, five cents a shoe polish.
With the money made,
Gifts to give, make the loneliness fade.
All for that smile upon the faces,
Makes one forget about the worst cases.
Busy streets this time of the year.
People more into gifts,
Than spreading good cheer.
But the peasant wants to make some happy.
By buying presents for the sadly.
You have your Scrooges and Grinch's;
Who's movements in inches don't go the distance.
But one man, can save the day.
With the gift of love is how to pay.


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January 15, 2018
Is your roof looking a little worse for wear? Don't immediately assume you need a complete roof replacement. It's likely that your roof just needs a good cleaning.
If it's time to clean your roof, avoid trying to do the job yourself. Falls are one of the leading cases of injury and death every year. Not to mention you could unknowingly damage your roof if you're not careful. Instead, it's better to partner with a trusted and professional Portland roof cleaner.
There are 8 qualities every Portland roof maintenance company should have. As you're considering your options, reference the list below to make sure you pick the best company for the job.
Not only should a roof maintenance company have years of experience, they also need strong knowledge of the local community and the specific roof issues affecting homeowners in the area.
Although large chains will likely have a lot of experience, steer clear of these franchises and instead look for privately-owned local businesses. These types of companies have a vested interest in their community reputation and always want to perform top-quality work.
When you talk to a roof maintenance company, ask them how long they've been in business in the area and how many projects they've worked on to get an idea of their history.
If a company cannot or will not guarantee their work, steer clear. Cleaning treatments or services should always be covered by a warranty. Choose a roof cleaner who stands behind their work and won't be satisfied until you're happy.
Additionally, the company you work with must have liability insurance to cover their employees. Roof work is dangerous, and you don't want to be held liable if any injuries occur while working on your home.
Different types of roofs require different approaches to cleaning, so choosing the correct cleaning method for your roof is very important.
Your roof maintenance company should have extensive knowledge and experience working on a wide variety of roof styles and materials. Ask the company about their experience level working on your specific type of roof.
Additionally, if the company's only method for cleaning your roof is using a pressure washer, beware. Gentle pressure washing may be necessary for some roofs (for example, those with heavy moss coverage), however it won't take care of the root of the problem.
When considering a roof maintenance company, ask to see a copy of their license. If the company cannot or will not show you this information, stay away!
If you live in Oregon, your roof cleaner should have passed an Oregon Construction Contractors Board test to become a license roofer. You can check whether or not a company is licensed in Oregon by clicking here.
If you're over the border in Washington, the company will need to be registered as a contractor with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
You shouldn't have to pay for a roof maintenance company to tell you how much they are going to charge you for a service. If a company tells you they charge to come look at your roof, we suggest looking elsewhere.
There's nothing worse than hiring a company to clean your roof and then coming home to a yard full of debris, leaves, branches, and moss. Yet this is how some roofing companies operate!
Always ask the company whether or not they provide a full clean up after the job is complete. This means picking up all the materials cleared from your roof and taking it off your property.
It's important to know who will be at your house working on your property. You want a team who complies with OSHA safety procedures and has the knowledge to take great care of your roof.
Take a look at the company's website to find information about their team. What qualities and experience do they look for in the people they hire?
Lastly, take a look at online reviews to find out what other customers are saying about their experience with the company. There are many places you can look for reviews but here are some of the most common:
Look for reviews that highlight the company's customer service skills and ability to do the job perfectly.
At Northwest Roof Maintenance, we love helping homeowners throughout Portland and Vancouver take care of their roof. Not only will regular roof cleanings give your home a fresh and polished look, it will also help protect your roof and add years to its life (saving you thousands of dollars).
Category Maintenance, Northwest, Portland, Roof repair
January 3, 2018
We've all heard the mantra "new year, new you!" It's a good thought, while different people would argue how to achieve that or what exactly it means, not many people would disagree with the idea. Now, what if you changed it to "new year, new roof!" I'm not talking about a total roof redo (most people probably don't need that), but rather, a mindset shift of how you view your roof.
When someone talks about a "new you", they are very rarely talking about undergoing an intensive plastic surgery to get a whole new face. More commonly, they are talking about getting rid of bad habits, spending more time taking care of themselves, learning new skills, etc… While it's not exactly the same, these ideas are good ones when it comes to your roof. Too often people don't think about their roofs until their roofs fail, be it leaking, not passing a home inspection, or something as drastic as caving in! If instead they a) got rid of bad roof "habits", b) spent more time taking care of their roofs, and c) learned new roof "skills", they could prevent those roof failures and prolong the life of their roof!
Don't worry, I'll explain what I mean!
You don't have to get up on your roof with the loofah and lotion to take care of it. It can go a long way to take a few minutes every few months to visually inspect your roof. Look for moss growth, missing/lifting shingles, signs of moisture in the attic, or anything else that seems off. Doing this regularly will help you catch potential problems before they become major issues!
What I mean by this is don't be stuck in what you know. Be willing to ask questions and listen to professionals about the best options for you roof. Just because you've heard something or always assumed something about your roof, doesn't mean it's right. Be willing to learn and change your thinking to best take care of your roof. For example, many older tile roofs have nothing in place to prevent ponding (a water build up issue that cause rotted eaves and leaking). Sometimes this is discovered because of leaking and sometimes a consultant looking at your roof will recommend installing anti-ponding before leaking happens. Just because it's never been on your roof before doesn't mean it's not an essential and helpful addition to your roof.
Make one of your resolutions "a new year, a new roof"! You don't have to do it alone, Northwest Roof Maintenance is here to help! Trying to drop bad roof habits? We can have a consultant out to tell you what your roof needs and how you can best care for it! Don't have time to inspect your roof yourself or can't safely see all of your roof from the ground? We provide free roof inspection of your home, one of our professional and trained consultants will take a look for you! Unless there's leaking, you don't even have to be home! Plus we are always happy to answer any questions you may have and help you better understand the how and why of upkeeping your roof!
Happy 2018 and enjoy your "new" roof!
July 21, 2017
Homeowners know it's important to clean and maintain their roof; they just don't know what they should be doing or who to hire. Picking the wrong roof cleaner can lead to leaky, damaged roofs. You could also end up on the hook for injured employees, or even a voided roof warranty.
Don't let this happen to you. Ask these 8 questions when talking to potential roof cleaners to make sure you are hiring someone you want to work with.
Roofs provide a shield against the weather for your home. It's important anyone working on your roof be licensed professionals to ensure the work is up to a high standard. Different states have different requirements, but most have some form of certification.
Not working with a licensed roofer can leave you with few options if they perform faulty or damaging work. Even if nothing is damaged, you're at risk for having a lower quality of work done, as the roofers cleaning your roof are not well trained.
Let's face it; roof maintenance is dangerous! Experienced roofers like Northwest Roof Maintenance take every precaution to ensure our employees are safe, but anything can happen when you are on a roof.
All reputable roof cleaners will carry workers compensation and liability insurance to cover their employees on the job. If they do not have insurance, you could be held liable for any injuries incurred while work is done on your home.
Good businesses tend to stick around. While there are plenty of good new businesses as well, if a roofer has been in operation for 10 or more years you know they are doing something right. Generally, these businesses are entrenched in the community and have built themselves a great reputation around hard work and friendly service.
Knowing if a roofer will do a good job is a hard thing to figure out. It's hard to take any service provider at their word. That said, there are ways to figure out if a roofer does a good job.
If they don't say yes to all four of those questions, it is probably a good idea to look elsewhere for a roof cleaner.
Different roofs require different approaches to cleaning. Using the right method to clean your specific roof is essential. Below, we've put some red flags to look out for when potential roof cleaners are telling you their methods.
If a roof cleaner's first instinct is to just pressure wash your roof, you probably want to move on to the next roof cleaner. Not only can power washing damage your asphalt roof, it can also void its warranty. Just because your roof may look good after a power wash, it is only a band aid fix. The only way to truly attack the root of a problem like moss is to fix it with a targeted solution.
Make sure your roof cleaner is not using dangerous chemicals to clean your roof. Many cleaners will not openly admit to doing it, for obvious reasons. Chemicals can damage and void the warranty on your roof. They will also wreak havoc on your yard and landscaping below and might be dangerous to use around children and pets.
Why hire multiple companies to complete all the work on your roof? It makes a lot more sense to form a lasting relationship with a roofer who will know the history of your roof every time they are cleaning and maintaining it. Since a roof cleaner will be on your roof, you will want one who will notice, and then be able to fix larger issues.
You should not pay for inspections. Reputable and trustworthy roof cleaners know they are offering a fair price, and do not mind quoting jobs for free. Look for a roof cleaner who will listen to your concerns and problems, and give you a free estimate. More than likely their estimate will be more reasonable than a roofer charging for a quote.
Never work with a roof cleaner that does not guarantee their work. Roof maintenance and care take a lot of skill, and good roof cleaners are hard to come by. All of the best roof cleaners out there guarantee their work and will come out to fix any work you believe is not up to par.
A reputable and trusted cleaner knows how important cared for roofs are to well-maintained homes. They will make you feel comfortable with the services being performed. They are looking for long-term customers who know good roof maintenance is not a one time job.
Work with Northwest Roof Maintenance to ensure you are working with experienced, well-trained professionals who know what they are doing. We help homeowners in the Portland and Vancouver area with roof cleaning, repair, moss cleaning, and preventative treatments.
Our friendly, knowledgeable consultants will take a look at your roof and recommend only the services we know will benefit you and your property. Contact us online or give us a call today at 503-740-4808 (Portland) or 360-910-8938 (Vancouver).
June 5, 2017
When it comes to roofs, your experience with maintenance and repairs will depend on what type of roofing material you have. Some roofing materials require very little maintenance, while others require a lot and are more vulnerable to damage.
Tile, Cedar, and composition are three popular roofing options, each with unique qualities. Whether you're choosing a material for your new roof or learning more about maintaining the roof you have, it's important to understand the benefits and drawbacks of these common roofing materials.
Tile roofs are a classic, distinctive style of roofing popular in the South and Southwest. No wonder! Tile roofs resist damage from scorching heat and sunlight, making them a great choice for these areas. Roofing tiles can be made of clay, concrete, or a sand-cast material, but they all function in the same way.
Pro Tip: Concrete tiles can be styled to mimic the look of cedar. This means you can enjoy a cedar roof appearance without the high maintenance!
Learn more about maintenance for tile roofs.
Cedar roofs are simply gorgeous. Cedar is a renewable resource that is locally sourced in the Pacific Northwest. Many homeowners are drawn to cedar roofing for its aesthetic appeal, but unfortunately, it can fall into disrepair without the proper maintenance.
Learn more about maintenance for cedar roofs.
We see a lot of composition roofs in the Vancouver, Washington area. In fact, they are found on more than 75 percent of homes!
Composition roofs are built with shingles made from composite materials like asphalt. There are three main types of composite shingles:
Learn more about maintenance for composition roofs.
No matter what material your roof is made from, it's your responsibility to keep it well-maintained. Northwest Roof Maintenance can help!
We offer inspections, cleanings, coatings, moss removals, repairs, and more for homeowners in the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington areas. Contact us for a free estimate and for all the answers to your roofing material questions.
November 11, 2015
Everyone wants to live somewhere that looks nice. Of course, some aspects of maintaining a home aren't just about keeping up appearances, but extending the life of your home. Enter roof cleanings, one of the most important maintenance items on any homeowners checklist.
Leaving moss and other debris on your roof will eventually cause leaks, rot, and deterioration. Homeowners often try to prevent these problems by pressure washing their roof. But did you know this isn't always the best option and can actually damage your roof if not done correctly?
Here at Northwest Roof Maintenance, we want to help you prevent that from happening. Read on to learn 8 things you need to know before pressure washing your roof.
If you have a composition shingle roof, don't ever pressure wash it. The high pressure on the shingles can loosen the granules and cause unnecessary wear and tear. Instead, opt for a brush-off solution, a gentler option for removing the moss build up.
In general, pressure washing won't hurt your tile roof. In fact, pressure washing may be your only option to get it looking clean again. The one exceptions is if your tile is old and brittle, as it could damage the roof. You can always ask an experienced Vancouver roofing professional to look at your roof and determine if pressure washing is recommended, and if not, what your options are.
It's completely fine to pressure wash in the rain. While rain can affect some repairs and roof maintenance projects, it won't affect a pressure washing project. You are already putting large amounts of pressurized water on your roof, just view the rain as a little extra rinse.
Pressure washing isn't as simple as it seems. For best results, you should always have a professional pressure wash your roof. Not contracting an experienced professional can leave uneven strokes causing highlights on your roof or zebra stripes on your home. Your best bet is to always go with a professional to get an even, clean look.
Pressure washing is messy. While the end result may be a beautifully clean roof, the process is not so beautiful. All of the moss and dirt that's on your roof has to go somewhere when it's mixed with water and coming off your roof.
Our crews will put tarps down below the roof line to catch as much of the dirty water as we can, but it will never catch it all. Some mud and water will still get on anything below the roof line, such as plants, furniture, or walkways.
Just because it's messy doesn't mean it's hopeless. There are things you can do to help minimize the mess made.
If you have a skylight and are pressure washing your home, there's a chance water will leak if you don't prepare your skylight window properly.
Due to the high pressure and direction of the water flow, sometimes water will leak in through the seams of a skylight during a pressure washing. This does not necessarily mean that there's a problem with your skylight or that your skylight will leak when it rains. However, since there's a possibility of water leaking through during the pressure wash, we recommend laying plastic over the area beneath any skylights.
Communicate any concerns prior to pressure washing your roof. If you have fears or concerns, get answers before any problems become reality. Most companies, including Northwest Roof Maintenance, would rather alleviate fears and set expectations before completing a job than have an upset customer afterwards.
Questions about pressure washing roofs or interested in a professional opinion of what would be best for your roof (along with a free estimate)? Give Northwest Roof Maintenance a call today at 360-910-8938 (for Vancouver residents) or 503-740-4808 (for Portland residents). You can also always contact us online.
Category Roof repair
July 21, 2014
We live in a day and age where our lives may revolve around television and satellite TV has become very reasonably priced. As a result, the new, smaller dishes are mounted on roofs everywhere.
About half the roofs I see have a dish mounted somewhere on the surface. The downside to this practice is that this adds more weak points to your roof. The fewer holes and exposed fasteners on a roof, the lesser the chance of damage from a leak developing in the future. If you are having a satellite dish installed, request that the dish be mounted on another surface, if possible. If that is not possible, make sure the technician installs the dish using gaskets and sealers, in order to reduce the chance of future leakage.
Another thing we often find are brackets and dish mounts that are left behind when a dish is removed. In these cases, we recommend removing the mount and replacing the shingles where the holes were left. Sealing the holes is a temporary fix, because the sealant dries out and cracks; it remains watertight only for a few years.
If you need us to remove a dish mount, repair damage left by an improperly installed mount, or seal up an existing mount, give us a call!
Category leak repair, Maintenance, Roof repair, Vancouver


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3 Convincing Tactics To Get Your Elderly Loved One Agree To Hearing Aids
Between all of the repetitions in your conversations and trying to speak loudly, dealing with an elderly loved one who is having trouble hearing can get to be a frustrating experience. To make matters even worse, it is not at all uncommon for an elderly person who truly needs hearing aids to claim there is nothing at all wrong with how they hear. As a caregiver or just from the perspective of someone who cares, convincing this person to see a hearing specialist can be quite difficult. If you need help actually getting your family member to see an audiologist for help, there are three tactics that may help.
Introduce Someone Who Wears Hearing Aids
In a lot of cases, a person will not want to wear hearing aids because of common misconceptions about how they look and feel. If this is the case with your elderly family member, making your case about their need may come down to them seeing someone else with a hearing aid in action who is satisfied. If they see that the hearing aid is not big and bulky, not uncomfortable, and inconspicuous, there may be a better chance that they will go along with you to see about getting a hearing aid of their own.
Have Your Hearing Checked Together
If your loved one seems to take offense to the idea that you think they cannot hear, a good way to convince them to have their hearing checked is to schedule an appointment for the both of you. Play it off as a way to get both of your hearing checked as a precautionary thing. Once they are at the audiologist's office, they may be more inclined to see what is available when it comes to hearing aids. Furthermore, they may feel less intimidated by the experience if you go along and have the tests performed alongside them.
Talk To the Doctor
Even though your elderly family member likely respects what you have to say about their hearing, their physician can sometimes get through to them in a way that they will take more seriously. If possible, talk to your loved one's doctor about the hearing problem and they may be able to help you with convincing their patient that hearing aids are something that is needed.
Trying to communicate with someone who cannot hear well can get tiring quickly. If you are having issues with convincing your loved one that they need hearing aids, make sure you try these three tactics to help you get the point across. Contact Barth Craig T Ma CCC-a for more information on hearing aids.


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Jay Z has been distancing himself from Kanye since his relationship with girlfriend Kim K became serious.
Now he has found himself a new BFF.
According to the NY Post, after teaming up at the Super Bowl and at the Grammys, Jay Z and Justin Timberlake will launch a 10-city stadium full blown tour together sometime this year.
Justin Timberlake and wife Jessica Biel were spotted sitting next to Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the Grammys.


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Ireland - Marie Sklodowska – Curie Individual Fellowship (MSCA – IF) 2019 call
Categories: News | EU funding
Tags: MSCA | Trinity College Dublin | Physics
Call for interest for Marie Sklodowska – Curie Individual Fellowship (MSCA – IF) 2019 call
Professor Lewys Jones of the School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin (https://www.tcd.ie/Physics/), Dublin, Ireland is interested in receiving expressions of interest for potential candidates for the Marie Sklodowska – Curie Individual Fellowship (MSCA – IF) 2019 call.
Professor Jones leads the Ultramicroscopy group (https://www.tcd.ie/Physics/research/groups/ultramicroscopy/) based at the Advanced Microscopy Laboratory (https://www.tcd.ie/crann/aml/), part of the CRANN Institute (https://www.tcd.ie/crann/) and AMBER Centre (http://ambercentre.ie/). The group focusses on examining today's state-of-the-art characterisation and asking 'what comes next?'. The group is specialised in developing new high-precision imaging and spectroscopy acquisition and data-processing techniques based around the aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM).
Prof. Jones is a Co-director of the SFI-EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Characterisation (http://cdt-acm.org/) and the group actively engages in graduate training for advanced electron microscopy.
Ideal candidates to join the group under this scheme may have one of a range of backgrounds including; atomic-resolution STEM imaging and spectroscopy, image-processing and programming, machine-learning and computer vision, magnetic/electric field simulation, or electronics and applied signal-processing. Projects related to any of the groups activities are welcomed.


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by Cassandra Bryan, Creative Director / Owner
Are you looking for a logo designer but are hesitant to hire an agency due to a past bad experience? Maybe you just didn't like any of the logo concepts that you paid for before. We hear this a lot from potential clients calling to inquire about our logo design process. I completely understand your hesitation and hope that explaining our process in more detail answers several of your questions on what it is like to work with cb{d} on a logo design.
First of all, I do not want you to pay for something you do not like either. It is my number one priority that you are completely satisfied with the designs. You simply cannot settle on a design for the face of your business that you are not in love. The best approach to ensure we are on the same page when it comes to your vision for the logo design is communication and research.
Our Process
- To get started, we send you an online survey asking questions about your services, main competitors, company values, etc.
- Then we meet or have a conference call to review an inspirational collection of many logos we put together especially for your feedback. We think talking through what you like and dislike together with visuals is so much easier than trying to send it in an email.
- After we feel like we have a great sense for colors, fonts and design styles you are drawn to, we get to work. This is the fun part for our creative team. We design various concepts over a one to two week span. Our team narrows down the concepts to the three to four strongest designs to present to you.
- Normally, one of the logos is selected to move forward with, often times with no revisions. If there are revisions, it is normally honing in the the color pallet for your company.
It is important to us that each logo is unique and clever. There should be meaning behind each logo design.
Sample Logo Projects
Below we have several samples of the initial logo designs along with the in between steps and final design. Please read the captions for more details.


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LOVE | Engagement Portrait Session – Washington, PA
I always seem to have the best luck when I post a "freebie" session on Facebook. A few days ago, I asked via my Facebook page if anyone was interested in doing a "freebie" session this week. When I saw that someone replied right away, I got excited to get back behind my camera. To top it off, it was a request for an engagement session! I have been waiting to do an engagement session for a while now. I just love that it is such an exciting and fun time in a couple's relationship.
I had a feeling that this engagement session was going to be a good one. However, I did not know that it was going to be so easy to capture this couple. They had the best time. They were cooperative and easygoing. My job was simple – sit back and capture the essence of them.
Enjoy the images of this newly engaged couple!
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Emily, I cannot thank you enough for this!!! You were wonderful & your work is amazing!! Scott & I had the best experience!
June 30, 2011 at 10:36 pm
The pictures turned out beautiful Emily!
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Tips for maintaining truck tires
- By : Kathy E. Adams
- Category : Automobile
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The tires are a critical piece of any vehicle, huge or little. When they are not looked after well, your vehicle, pickup or truck will not probably run easily and effectively as it should. It is, in this way, the obligation of the proprietor and anyone driving it all the time to check the tires. Business truck drivers are not exempted from this. Truth be told, individuals associated with the truck driving industry should be learned enough on the most proficient method to appropriately keep up a truck to keep it in great running condition. What's more, they have to concentrate also on the tires which are viewed as one of the most unpredictable pieces of a business truck on the grounds that because of the numerous segments and materials they have.
Truck drivers are required to experience the business driver's permit or CDL preparing before they can be employed by a conveyance organization. This preparation given by CDL preparing schools offers homeroom addresses and hands-on involvement. When a hopeful truck driver effectively finishes this course from an authorize CDL school, he has a superior shot of being enlisted for a driving occupation. Returning to truck tire upkeep, remember that you will probably improve wellbeing out and about. An additional advantage here is you likewise set aside cash by keeping your tires fit as a fiddle. Here are a few hints at that point on tire upkeep. These means should be pursued normally to ensure that your truck stays effective.
Check tire weight. With right weight, your tire's track will appreciate a more drawn out life. This will likewise expand the packaging's retreadability and will enable you to save money on fuel. The final product is you add to reducing contamination in the earth. By keeping up the best possible tire weight, it has been accounted for that a driver can save money on fuel that can be utilized for around about fourteen days. Assess tire condition. Truck drivers should check their tires consistently and ought to do this before continuing with their adventure. Each tire on the truck, tractor and trailer including the inward double tires and the extra tire ought to be appropriately examined.
Watch your speed. Continuously pursue the standard speed. A higher speed will undoubtedly harm your tire regardless of whether your truck is not over-burden. You need to comprehend that a truck conveying overwhelming weight yet running on low speed can in any case cause a negative impact on the tires. The equivalent is valid if the truck has less weight yet is running in a quicker speed than ordinary. Try not to blend them. Abstain from utilizing various kinds of Financing for commercial tires on your vehicle. A model would utilize a couple or ordinary track profundity with another pair of profound track profundity. Stay away from additionally utilizing an inclination handle tire with a spiral as it is never a smart thought.


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Development of New Didactic Materials for Teaching Science and Biology: The Importance of the New Education Practices
Danon Clemes Cardoso, Maykon Passos Cristiano and Camila Orlandi Arent
DOI : 10.3844/ojbsci.2009.1.5
OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences
Volume 9, Issue 1
Pages 1-5
Problem statement: The creativity of teachers in the planning process of their classes for teaching science and biology may be an instigator to promote and stimulate learning. The science should be something that awakens curiosity in students to make learning pleasurable and increase their interest. The aim this research was to develop didactic materials for to help the teaching-learning process in the content of science and biology. Especially, those content about systematic that can not be very exciting and bring some difficulty for the involvement of students. Approach: Inspired in the Atlantic forest, which extends along the Brazilian coast and offers a diverse ecosystem, were created some materials that enable the interaction of teacher with students, which were: "memory of the Atlantic forest", "unmasking the Atlantic forest" and a "set of transparencies". The first is composed of 25 cards each containing an image of a species of fauna or flora of the Atlantic forest, popular and scientific name. Complete the material, 25 letters with specific characteristics of each species. The second is a panel with the illustration of the incompleteness of the Atlantic forest ecosystem, featuring 10 pictures of animals that are hidden between the two sides of the panel and asked for 10 letters, which were answered to complete the ecosystem. The third is a set of transparencies containing information on the Atlantic, maps and data on the fauna and flora. The latter should be used to perform a preliminary discussion on the biodiversity of the Atlantic. Results: Results showed that these materials facilitate learning, as well as linking images of known species with their respective characteristics, makes the class interesting by providing the effective interaction of the group. Conclusion/Recommendation: These materials were used and well accepted by students of the course of biological science in the classes of micro-teaching and for students from elementary school.
© 2009 Danon Clemes Cardoso, Maykon Passos Cristiano and Camila Orlandi Arent. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.