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» Plant Type
» Soil Type
» Watering Needs
» Appropriate Location
» Climate Appropriate Plants
» Climate Change
» The Fungus known as Phytophthora
Plant Community
A plant community is an assemblage of plant (animal and fungi) species that have co-evolved through time within a specific geographic area. The characteristics of every plant community are influenced by the physical environment – such as geology, topography and climate – as well as human disturbances, such as urban development. Several different indigenous plant communities remain in San Francisco. As in the rest of California, wetlands and riparian areas used to be abundant throughout the city, but are now restricted to only a few locations.
Chaparral: A woody shrubland plant community that features sun-loving plants with hard, sclerophyllous evergreen leaves. San Francisco harbors a form of maritime chaparral on the Presidio's serpentine bluffs, dominated by blue-blossom ceanothus and historically our endemic manzanitas. The southeastern slopes of Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County harbor the closet example of classic California chaparral.
Plant Examples: Manzanita, Ceanothus, and Flannel Bush
Coastal Scrub: Coastal scrub is one of the predominant remaining natural communities in San Francisco. This plant community is characterized by low-growing, aromatic shrubs, such as coyote bush sticky monkey flower and California sagebrush. Coastal scrub thrives in the fog belt. We also have a more moisture-loving version of coastal scrub characterized by deciduous plants like pink-flowering currant, California hazelnut and oceanspray, which can be found on Mt. Davidson in particular.
Plant Examples: California blackberry, Coffeeberry, and Yerba Buena.
Dunes: As much as a quarter to a third of San Francisco was once covered in sand dunes, and is still underlain by sandy soils. Remnants of a once biodiverse dune ecosystem still support a unique array of plants and animals. Plants in the coastal strand - just above the beach high tide line - commonly have small, waxy or succulent leaves, allowing them to survive in the dry, nutrient–poor sand while being battered by wind and salt spray. Behind the coastal strand are the "foredunes" which are more stabilized and support perennial shrubs. The dunes once stretched from Ocean Beach across the peninsula to Yerba Buena Cove (Downtown today), and harbored ponds and creeks. Wildflower meadows, dense dune scrub and oak woodlands are still found in the dunes.
Plant Examples: Dune strawberry, Lupines, and Yellow Sand Verbena.
Grassland/Prairie: Formerly the most common habitat in San Francisco, remnants of grasslands support a wide array of wildlife. Composed of deep rooted, soil-stabilizing, perennial bunch grasses, coastal prairies are important hunting grounds for raptors, coyote, and other predators, while also harboring a diversity of wildflowers - including rare and endangered plants that support bees and butterflies.
Plant Examples: Yarrow, Purple Needle Grass, Coast Iris and Blue Wild Rye.
Riparian: This plant community is associated with the linear course of creeks and streams and composed of various species of trees, shrubs, and herbs that thrive in a nearly wetland environment They purify water by removing contaminants, control erosion, and provide habitat for a variety of plants and animals. San Francisco had many miles of riparian habitat before most of our creeks were buried in culverts and made part of the sewer system.
Plant Examples: Arroyo Willow, Wax Myrtle and Creek Dogwood
Wetland: Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems worldwide. They produce high levels of oxygen, filter chemicals, reduce flooding and erosion, recharge groundwater, and provide critical habitat. There are many different kinds of wetlands, and San Francisco has several, including freshwater, saltwater, and riparian.
Plant Examples: Pickleweed, Gumplant, Rushes, and Sedges
Oak Woodland: Among the most characteristic of Bay Area plant communities, oak woodlands made up the only extensive wooded areas of San Francisco prior to European contact. Dominated by coast live oaks, these complex and diverse habitats harbor more wildlife than any other terrestrial plant community in the Bay Area and provide a sheltered environment for many shade-tolerant species. The Richmond District has the most oak woodlands remaining in the city, including in northeastern Golden Gate Park and along the southern border of the Presidio.
Plant Examples: California bee plant, Toyon and Osoberry.
Street Trees
The Urban Forestry Council annually reviews and updates a list of trees, in collaboration with public and non-profit urban forestry stakeholders, including the Urban Forestry Division of the Department of Public Works and Friends of the Urban Forest. The list includes three sections, 1(A), 2(B), and 3 (C) defined by locations suited for different tree types. Just as with landscaping in general, it is important to match carefully the conditions of a site with the tree you choose. Please note that while the list contains recommendations that are known to do well in many locations in San Francisco, no tree is appropriate for every potential tree planting location. The list should be used as a guideline for choosing which street tree to plant, but should not be used without the help of a tree professional.
The Plant Finder can be used to search for street trees on the approved list. To search, filter results by Plant Type (Select Tree (Evergreen) and Tree (Deciduous) and by Appropriate Location (select Sidewalk). For each tree, you will be able to see if it is on an approved street tree list.
Approved Street Tree List:
1 (A): Tree species, varieties, and cultivars that do well in the San Francisco area.
2 (B): Tree species, varieties, and cultivars that do well with certain special considerations, which may not be appropriate for planting broadly throughout the San Francisco area.
3 (C): Species that need further evaluation. Not included in the SF Plant Finder.
NA: The plant or tree is not on a recommended street tree list.
Plant Type
Annuals: These are plants that perform their entire life cycle from seed to flower to seed again within a single year. All roots, stems, and leaves of the plant die annually. Only the dormant seed bridges the gap between one generation and the next.
Perennials: The term refers to any plant that persists for more than one or two growing seasons. Some perennials persist for many years including those in which the top portion of the plant dies back each dry season and grows back the following winter from the same root system. Many if not most perennials (in California) keep their leaves all year round.
Evergreen: Plants which retain their foliage in all seasons and are green all year round are evergreens. This does not mean, however, that evergreens never lose their leaves. Evergreens conserve energy and nutrients by continually growing new leaves as old ones are shed during all seasons, but particularly during the dry season.
Deciduous: Plants which shed their foliage annually at the end of the growing season are more usually associated with the deciduous forests of the eastern third of the U.S. California harbors many deciduous species of plants as well. Instead of shedding leaves due to cold, many deciduous plants in California's Mediterranean climate zone shed their leaves during the dry season, in order to save energy and nutrients.
Tree/Shrub: Trees are different from shrubs in that they have a single central stem or trunk, while shrubs often have multiple, thinner stems. Trees also tend to have a distinct shape and crown, while shrubs may consist of a large hedge that spreads over the ground. The other difference is that trees are generally thicker in the trunk and taller than shrubs.
Soil Type
Rock: Soil that is very pebbly, gritty, and composed mostly of large pieces of rocks. Rocky soil tends to have fewer nutrients than other soil types since it has less organic matter. Rocky soil often does not hold water well, although this can vary.
Clay: Soil composed of very small and fine particles that clump together and prohibit water and nutrient movement. They feel slick and sticky when wet and hold water well, but resist water infiltration, especially when they are dry. Puddles often form on clay soils, and they easily become compacted.
Loam: Soil made of a mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter. Loam soils are very nutrient rich and store water well because of the heavy grittiness given from the sand, but also have exceptional drainage. When squeezed in your fist, moist loam will form a ball which crumbles when poked with a finger.
Sand: Soil composed of relatively large, coarse particles visible to the eye and usually light in color. Sandy soil is loose and allows water and nutrients to penetrate easily, but also drains very rapidly and does not always allow for water and nutrient retention. Sand feels coarse when wet or dry, and will not form a ball when squeezed in your fist.
All: These plant species are extremely versatile and can grow in any soil type (Rock, Clay, Loam, Sand).
Watering Needs
The WUCOLS system was used as a guide for information about species water needs. This field is designed to indicate average watering needs, with the assumption that the plant is already established, having survived a dry season. Plants may have different watering needs during their establishment phase. 99% of these plants should be able to survive without added water if they are planted in the right location. For example, a plant that is tagged "moderate" is usually a wetland plant, and so they are adapted to the summer drought insofar as their soil remains wet enough throughout the dry season. These plants are best planted at the bottom of a slope, or perhaps next to a fence, on the other side of which a neighbor may be watering regularly. If they are planted in an average moisture location then they will require water.
None: No watering needed after establishment.
Low: Water about once or twice a month for the duration of the six month dry season. These plants can definitely survive the dry season with no added water if they are planted in the right place.
Moderate: Water about once a week in a sunny location. Ideally, try to plant these species in low-lying and naturally moist areas and/or with ample shade..
Appropriate Location
Garden: Recommended plant for gardens or private property not within the public right-of-way.
Potted Plants: These are all small stature plants that could do well in pots with the proper amount of watering. Even the most sun-loving, drought tolerant perennials need some water when living in a planter pot.
Roof: A living roof is a roof of a building which includes vegetation and a growing medium as an integral component of the roofing system. Living roofs also include a water proofing and root repellant layer, a drainage system, filter fabric and sometimes an irrigation system. Living roofs are also called green roofs or vegetated roofs. The plants that do well on top of a roof tend to have shallow, fibrous roots and be drought tolerant, perennial or self-seeding, low-nutrient tolerant, heat tolerant, lightweight, adapted to sandy or free-draining soils, and low maintenance. The genus Sedum from the family Crassulaceae is the most commonly used for living roofs, but many other drought tolerant plant types can be successfully grown. In San Francisco, the lack of precipitation for six or more months of the year means that even extremely drought tolerant living roof plants will most likely need to be irrigated, at least during the establishment period.
Sidewalk: Recommended plants for sidewalk landscaping or median planting. Recommended street trees for sidewalks and other public spaces based on the Urban Forestry Council's annually updated street tree list.
Stormwater:These plants are recommended by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for planting in stormwater facilities or stormwater gardens when complying with the City's Stormwater Ordinance. You can use the Plant Finder to access this entire list.
Climate Appropriate Plants
SF Native: These plants are indigenous to the northern San Francisco peninsula, and generally more broadly as well. A plant in this category could be endemic to the city itself or to the Bay Area or it could also have a range across North America and even Europe.
CA Native: These plants are indigenous to California, in particular the California Floristic Province, but are not native to San Francisco. This means they were never recorded here by early botanists, and are known to have ranges that do not include the northern tip of the peninsula.
Exotic: The plants are not indigenous to San Francisco, nor to the rest of California. They may be from the eastern United States or anywhere else on Earth.
Climate Change
Global climate change and biodiversity are the two most important environmental issues of the 21st century. The disruption and destruction of ecosystems around the world continues to contribute to global biodiversity loss. Ecological collapse also contributes to global climate change, which in turn may have profound effects on global biodiversity. Ecological restoration heals ecosystems and biodiversity; we should continue to expand ecological restoration in San Francisco. The healthier (i.e., less impacted by invasive species and other problems) our local ecosystems are, the more biodiverse and thus, more resilient they will be. Using local native plants for all forms of landscaping and greening in the city can make a real and significant contribution to the health, vitality and climate resilience of San Francisco's natural heritage.
The Fungus known as Phytophthora
Sudden oak death or Phytophthora ramorum is the most well-known phytophthora species. Although sudden oak death is now endemic in coastal California, San Francisco has been spared so far from the fungus invading our oak woodlands. Meanwhile, California native plant nurseries are suffering from infestations of more species of Phytophthora, and they are having to employ rigorous best management practices to avoid spreading the disease from the nursery environment to parks and wildlands.

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MOTOVARIO AT DRIVES AND CONTROLS EXHIBITION IN BIRMINGHAM01 July 2010
Motovario had great success at the recent Drives and Controls Exhibition in Birmingham which took place from 8th to 10th June.
At this event the UK branch of Motovario presented the new layout of their stand showing great graphics and design.
Visitors were not only impressed with the stand but also with the launch of new products.
We have had a lot of interest and many enquiries for our new product the NMRV Power, the worm gearbox which is designed to offer higher levels of flexibility and modularity not previously seen.
Also shown were our range of H – helical gearboxes, B helical bevel and S shaft mounted gear reducers:
Which provide advanced technology solutions able to meet the production needs for many industrial applications.
Motovario showed that their technological know-how and experience in this field allows it to be able to present themselves to the market as one of the most important companies in the production of transmission components.


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Friday 11 November 2011
The Ferrari 308 GTB (and similar 208 and later 328) are mid-engined sports cars manufactured by the Italian company Ferrari in the 1970s-1980s. They made up the lower end of the company's range. The 308 replaced the Dino 246 in 1975 and was updated as the 328 in 1985.
The 308 GTS Quattrovalvole, with a removable targa roof, succeeded the 308 GTSi, and was presented at the 1982 Paris Salon concurrently with the 308 GTB Quattrovalvole model. The Quattrovalvole part of the model name referred to the four valves per cylinder heads on the engine, which provided increased power over the preceding model. Visually the new model was very similar to the outgoing one, but could be recognised by the addition of a slim louvre panel in the front lid to aid radiator exhaust air exit, paired electrically operated door mirrors with a small enamel Ferrari badge on the shell, a revised radiator grille with rectangular driving lights at the extremities, and rectangular (instead of round)side repeater lights. The interior also received some minor alterations, and cloth seat centres became available as an option to the standard full leather, whilst the leather rim satin black three spoke steering wheel featured a triangulated section around the horn push. The removable grained satin black finished roof panel was stowed in a vinyl cover behind the seats when not in use. As with the preceding series' of 308 models, USA market cars could be identified by heavier bumper assemblies, and rectangular side marker lights on the wings. Options available were metallic paint, a deep front spoiler, air conditioning, wider wheels, 16" Speedline wheels with Pirelli P7 tyres, and a rear of roof satin black finished aerofoil (standard on Japanese market models).
The V8 engine was essentially of the same design as that used in the 308 GTSi model, apart from the four valves per cylinder heads. It was of a 90 degree configuration, with belt driven twin overhead camshafts per bank, having a total capacity of 2926cc, with a bore and stroke of 81mm x 71mm, with wet sump lubrication, bearing factory type reference F 105 AB 000 for European market cars. The claimed power output for main market European cars was 240 bhp at 7000rpm, and 235 bhp at 6800rpm for US market variants. The engine was transversely mounted in unit with the all synchromesh five speed transmission assembly, which was below, and to the rear of the engine's sump. The gear and final drive ratios were altered to suit the revised characteristics of the four valves per cylinder engine. One other significant benefit of the QV four valve heads where the replacement of the non-QV models sodium valves which have been know to fail at the joint between the head and the stem. It was fitted with a Bosch K Jetronic fuel injection system, coupled to a Marelli MED 803A Digiplex electronic ignition system, incorporating a coil, distributor and ignition module to serve each bank of cylinders. All US market examples were fitted with catalytic converters. The main European market 308 GTS Quattrovalvole models had a tubular chassis with factory type reference F 105 GS 100, Disc brakes, with independent suspension via wishbones, coil springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers, were provided all round, with front and rear anti roll bars. All models were numbered in the Ferrari odd number road car chassis sequence of the time, with right and left hand drive available. The model was produced in a total of 3042 examples, over four times as many as the concurrent fixed roof berlinetta, between 1982 and 1985 in the chassis number range 41701 to 59265. (Text from Ferrari)
Bosch K-Jetronic mechanical fuel injection was added for the 1980 308 GTBi and GTSi, dropping power to 214 hp (160 kW) but decreasing emissions. Two years later, the 4-valve per cylinder Quattrovalvole or QV model pushed output back up to 240 hp (179 kW) restoring the performance. The European version boasted higher horsepower than the American model due to lightness and less stringent Federalizing. Only 748 308 GTB QV models were produced, with one third being European models. The European 308 GTB QV and 308 GTS QV models are considered by many to be the most collectible 308 due to its subtle styling (deep front valance, racing mirrors, short lightweight bumpers) and speed as the fastest of all 308s produced.
The 288 GTO introduced in 1984 is considered as the first Ferrari Super-car. The 288 borrowed much of the styling from the European 308 GTB QV of the previous year, 1983: it is also powered by a similar debored 2.8-litre V8 (but with turbochargers), it retained the general bodywork lines with extended wheelarches, different side air vents, and bigger rear spoiler, longer (5 inch) wheelbase, and the central tubular space-frame chassis.
Technical data:
- engine: V8
- capacity: 3000 cc
- horsepower: 255 HP
- gearbox: 5+1
- top speed: 256 km/h


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By Lilly Lloyd
In the wake of the death of beloved community member Nancy Wrenn on December 21, 2017, the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center acquired a collection of personal papers and artifacts from both Nancy and her long-time friend and roommate, Ruth White. Because so much of the collection relates to their time serving with the American Red Cross during World War II, a majority of the collection has gone to the University of North Carolina Greensboro for their Betty H. Carter Women's Veterans Project. Ruth and Nancy were both teachers at Owen High School and opened Camp Awa-Niko on Jones Cove Road. Ruth and Nancy left a positive and long-lasting impact in the Swannanoa Valley.
Ruth White was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1922. Growing up she was a member of the Girl Scouts of America and was an avid camper and traveled with her troop. She graduated from Greensboro High School in 1939. Soon after, she graduated from the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina (now the University of North Carolina at Greensboro). In her college years, World War II was looming over America's shoulders. After college, she felt she needed to become more politically active and help with the war despite being a strong leader with her college classmates. So she became interested in joining the American Red Cross.
Nancy Wrenn was born on February 11, 1922, in Southern Pines, North Carolina, "…down in the center of the golf and horse country of North Carolina." Nancy said in an interview. Growing up, Nancy had horses and would compete in local shows. She loved to camp. She participated in summer camps in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. She graduated from Southern Pines High School in 1939 and graduated from Duke University in 1943. She volunteered with many American Red Cross efforts in her hometown but when a very close friend of hers was killed in the South Pacific, it sparked her interest in branching out and applying for an overseas position in The American National Red Cross Training Program.
Ruth and Nancy were both accepted to the The American National Red Cross Training Program and had to travel to Washington D.C. to start their training. Ruth and Nancy met at the headquarters and were surprised that they had so many things in common. They were both assigned to the Pacific Theater of War with around 3,000 soldiers and 150 Red Cross personnel. Their first stop overseas was the Philippines. Soon groups began to break off. Ruth and Nancy traveled to New Guinea, Caledonia, and soon after Okinawa, Japan, where they stayed for 17 months. During this time Ruth and Nancy became close friends and started talking about their shared love for camping. They both started talking about possibly building and operating a summer camp when they returned home.
When Ruth and Nancy arrived back in the United States, they had originally planned to move to Blowing Rock, North Carolina, to start Camp Awa-Niko (Okinawa spelled backward). They soon discovered that Nancy's stepfather had relatives that were selling land on Jones Cove Road so decided to move to the Swannanoa Valley in 1947. "We just fell in love with the mountainside and we decided that that would be an excellent place to build a camp, and when I say build I mean that because we, over the years built all of our own buildings," Nancy reminisced in an interview. With help from locals along the way, Ruth and Nancy built camp Awa-Niko, which they operated for 21 summers. Campers learned leadership, pioneering, how to ride horses and much more. There were many fun activities at the camp such as swimming, archery, riflery, and day trips. Mount Mitchell, Craggy Gardens, the Biltmore Estate, and Cherokee were some of the places that they would visit. Campers built lifelong friendships with their campmates and counselors as well.
In the off season, Ruth and Nancy were offered teaching jobs at the Swannanoa High School. Because the Swannanoa High School was such a small school Ruth and Nancy taught many classes. Nancy taught social studies, US history, civics, and world history. Ruth taught general science, biology, chemistry, physics, and physical education. When Black Mountain and Swannanoa High School consolidated in 1955, Owen High School replaced the Swannanoa High School. Ruth and Nancy were able then to teach just two or more subjects. Owen High School eventually transitioned to a 10-month school schedule. This meant that Ruth and Nancy had to close the camp due to the shortened summers. In 1972, they officially closed Camp Awa-Niko. Ruth and Nancy felt that teaching would be more fulfilling in the long run. Many campers have had reunions and continue to carry the memories from camp with them.
In Nancy's last 12 years of teaching she started an aero-science program at Owen. Nancy loved to fly and had her commercial and private pilot license. Many of the students enjoyed the aero-science program and went on to join local private jet lines, the Navy, and relief programs. The aero-science program brought a wonderful influence on the students, but that's not the only class that was impactful. In letters written to the women they were told that they made the difficult subjects fun and worthwhile. They were both acknowledged as teacher of the year at Owen and received the Close Up North Carolina: Teacher Appreciation award. Ruth and Nancy were heads of the Beta Club and were loved by students and faculty. Both women retired in 1982 but continued to go to class reunions and gatherings for the school. In fact, Black Mountain's mayor at the time proclaimed that June 7, 1982 would be Ruth White and Nancy Wrenn Day.
Here at the Swannanoa Valley Museum some of the highlights of our Wrenn/White Collection are Ruth's Red Cross uniform, a Camp Awa-Niko Bible, many of Ruth and Nancy's certificates, and Ruth and Nancy's self-published book, Jones Cove Road: Memories and Stories. Without Ruth and Nancy we would not have been gifted our large barn loom, one of the center pieces of our collection. We will treasure and conserve these items for the public to enjoy.
This post was written using sources from the Swannanoa Valley Museum & History Center and the Betty H. Carter Women Veterans Historical Project.


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Newfoundland, which is looking into the possibility of selling freshwater from inland lakes in Labrador, to bolster an economy that had all but collapsed as a result of the demise of the cod fishery, supported the national moratorium on bulk water exports until further studies could be done.
Its been over two years since it was first imposed, however, and Newfoundland is getting antsy. If the Liberal government doesnt make a decision to either allow or outright ban the sale of fresh water, the Newfoundland government is threatening to take matters into its own hands.
In April, Rober Grimes, the new premier of Newfoundland, revived the plan to sell water from Gisborne Lake, a crystal clear body of water that is just 16 kilometres long and 10 km wide, 30 km inland from the Labrador coastal town of Grand Le Pierre.
Grand Le Pierre currently has about 40 per cent unemployment as a result of the collapse of the fishery. Gerry White, the entrepreneur who first proposed selling the Gisborne Lake water, envisions a system whereby the water can be piped to Grand Le Pierre, where it can be bottled or loaded onto tankers. The original plan had the pipeline extending to the U.S., where it would be distributed to so-called "water poor" regions. It would create jobs and bring money to a town that is at the end of its tether.
Although the plan was to siphon off 500,000 litres of fresh water a week less than an inch of water that would be replenished every 10 hours the real possibility that giving the Gisborne Lake project the go-ahead would set events into motion that could see Canadas water come under corporate and foreign control is enough to make both government and opposition nervous.
On Aug. 6, sensing a weakness in the Liberals opposition to bulk water sales, NDP leader Alexa McDonough called on the government to take the next step and ban the exports of fresh water. Since waterways come under the jurisdiction of the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans, it would be well within the federal governments jurisdiction to initiate this kind of legislation. Under NAFTA and GATT agreements, once one province allows bulk water exports, all of the provinces would have to do the same.
With the federal government under pressure and the provincial governments divided on the issue, the Liberals will likely be forced into making a decision by the time the year is out.
They have to proceed carefully, however. International companies are already trying to get a foothold in the water business in Canada, most recently bidding to build a $400 million water treatment facility for the Seymour watershed in North Vancouver. The Greater Vancouver Regional District, short of funds to build the facility itself, entertained four proposals from multinational water companies. In the end, under tremendous public pressure and clearly not willing to be the government agency that gave the green light to bulk water exports in Canada, the GVRD opted to build the facility itself.


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It is really interesting to see how Peru C has been interacting with the programs, the children, and with each other. Everyone is doing their best to fulfill their roles in each placement. The Hands for Hygiene groups did their first in-class presentation today. This took long planning, skit preparation and lots of communication! Their goal was to introduce the students to the new Champions program Hands for Hygiene is implementing in the school (Tupac amaru II). This champions program will allow the students to be directly involved in the Hands for Hygiene program to help raise awareness about health with their peers. It is so important for children to be involved in such after-school programs. It helps them gain confidence in themselves, step outside of their comfort zone and allow them to try new things but most of all, be in an environment that encourages personal growth.
The ESL group taught their first class of the NEW 6-week program today! All the children gathered in the big auditorium where they were awaiting to find out who their Canadian teacher with me. Our volunteers fit right in while making the children feel comfortable during their classes. Today, we focused on getting the children settled into their new ESL classrooms, having introductions and talking a little about ourselves. The children enjoyed the games, and laughing along while the volunteers were saying their names in a "funny accent" during attendance. This week will set the stage for the next 6 weeks of volunteers who will participate in this ESL program and enrich it with their variety of knowledge.
The YOUTH IN ACTION (I capitalized that because YIA is so full of energy) group has been at the community in this chilly weather for full days making sure the children receive the best 2 hour after-school experience. They have been practicing their animal poses, and bonding with the volunteering. Today, they were taught about balancing life, making those tough decisions and being responsible. Sometimes we are so caught up in having fun that we forget about the important things in life. Imagine kids as young as 6 years old being engaged a lesson like this, it is absolutely amazing what the volunteers have been able to accomplish.
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When another player calls a bet right away, he's likely to have a weak hand, like second pair or a small pocket pair that didn't hit. He might also be on a draw. He makes the quick call to imply strength and to conceal his weak position. His aim is to save money by stopping you from making another bet against him in the upcoming betting rounds.
When another player check-calls you on the flop and then opens the betting on the turn he's normally in a fragile position. In these cases you should suspect a drawing hand that didn't hit, and that your opponent might be
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MORE people than ever are members of their local Neighbourhood Watch scheme, ministers said.
Six-million households belonged to the crime-busting initiatives last year, amounting to 27pc of homes, which was up 4pc from 1992, according to Home Office estimates.
Membership was highest in the eastern region (33pc) and Wales had the lowest (16pc), followed by the North East (21pc).
However, schemes are not necessarily thriving where they are needed most, and membership is dominated by the professional middle classes.
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Home Office Minister Bob Ainsworth told the National Neighbourhood Watch Association annual conference in Nottingham, "The Home Office is very happy to endorse the vital community safety work of Neighbourhood Watch."
Results from the British Crime Survey show households where someone works in a professional or managerial job are most likely to be members (35pc), followed by households with an income of more than £30,000 (34pc), followed by owner-occupied households (32pc).


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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's foreign affairs ministry has formally asked the United States government through its embassy for a thorough investigation into a Jan. 1 incident in which U.S. agents fired tear gas into Mexico to stop crossing migrants.
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Rest In Sleaze T-Shirt
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Born To Die Free T-Shirt (2010)
I have had this t-shirt for nearly two years now and it is probably the item I wear the most frequently. It's a brilliant fit. I'm a size 10/12 woman and bought this in a size S; although this is a men's shirt, it still fits great, not too loose and certainly not too tight like a lot of women's clothing. It's pretty long and falls below the belt, which is another thing I like in t-shirts. The neckline is beginning to slacken a bit from use, but I do wear it just about every other day, and...
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Illegal Rarities Volume 1
My CD arrived today and I'm so happy :) It's an amazing CD, I just loveeee it!!!! Thank you Peter!!!!! You're always kind...
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Bundle : Generation Wild Badges
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CRASHDÏET Flag
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The Demo Sessions [DOWNLOAD]
Very cool songs! GREAT band :)
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Skullz T-Shirt
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The Demo Sessions [DOWNLOAD]
Great songs/album! I just purchased the mp3 version, how do I download it? Please help. Thanks.
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Scandinavian Hell Tour Live 2013 [DOWNLOAD]
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The Demo Sessions [DOWNLOAD]
Nice album with exclusive songs ! You can even make the album physical by printing its cover and burning the tracks on a CD ! Just listen to the songs and make your opinion by yourself ;) That's really cool to get these unreleased songs
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Rusty Born To Die Free T-Shirt
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Skullz T-Shirt
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Skullz T-Shirt
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Lined up - Low Cut Racerback Top
I love this top so much! It really comfortable and I like the top style as its a bit different to how woman's band tops usually look. The image is clear and a great quality, the shipping was also really quick.
Charlotte - Plymouth, United Kingdom
CRASHDÏET Flag
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Anarchy Lady Top (White)
Perfect quality,design is great!
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Rest In Sleaze DVD [PAL]
Great DVD,I love it :) Rest In Sleaze Dave!
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Rusty Born To Die Free T-Shirt
High quality T-Shirt, but should have ordered a size up! Unfortunately, when I placed my order there wasn't any size chart on the site for this T-Shirt, so I ordered my usual size (XL) instead of a larger size.
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Retro Bag
Ideal for 2-3 days trip, not too big to bother you; I'd prefer to have an extra inside or outside pocket. Very good though.
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Whiskey Sweatshirt
Great sweatshirt, perfect quality and very warm. Size XL is OK; I'd prefer to have a print on the back too (e.g. a crashdiet logo at the top or bottom), and maybe a different colour too (thikn about dark blue or purple). Thanx!
Evangelos - Agia Paraskevi - ATHENS, Greece
Whiskey Hoodie
Great hoodie, perfect quality as always, very warm. Size XL is OK; I'd prefer to have a print on the back too (e.g. a crashdiet logo at the top or bottom). Thanx!
Evangelos - Agia Paraskevi - ATHENS, Greece
The Unattractive Truth Lady Tank Top
Hey Pete,thanx for the lovely top, fits perfectly , I was a star in it for once again at the Reckless Love gig last month and Mr. Oliver Twisted fully approved of it despite of trying to get me buy his band 's tops rather overpriced
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The Yellow Logo T-Shirt
My 8th T-shirt in My Crashdiet collection! Great logo contrast with black and white band picture, really nice fit like all the Crashdiet T-Shirts I own
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The Savage Playground Tour T-Shirt
Purchased this for my daughters boyfriend, pleased with quality and design, thanks for extras much appreciated
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Whiskey T-Shirt (Black)
I just fucking love this t-shirt. It's top quality.
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Anarchy Tank Top (Black)
Great tank top perfect for our hot australian days. great quality, amazing graphics, would love to buy more :)
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Whiskey T-Shirt (Black)
Awesome t-shirt, great graphics, excellent sizing and great quality. Made my partners xmas only regret I couldnt afford one for myself.
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CRASHDÏET Flag
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CRASHDÏET Flag
This flag is amazing!Have to give 5 stars rating!When it arrived it was better than I expected! The quality is perfect and the flag is very big so it may be the first thing that people see when they are in my room!I think it's one of the most beautiful things in this store :) I love the picture on it with all the signatures! It wasn't shipped immediately but it was only for a my request :D When it was sent it took only a few days so at least the shipping was very quick!
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The Unattractive Truth Tank Top
Really rebell-ish and nice print ;) gives the touch of reklessness that YOU need!
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Anarchy Tank Top (White)
A nice print of the band, good quality and I gott a new one quickly since my first one was bit to small. So good service to!
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The Yellow Logo T-Shirt
Good quality and a good fitt, long lasting! :)
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Whiskey Lady Hoodie
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Lined up - Low Cut Racerback Top
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Rusty Born To Die Free T-Shirt
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2x Vinyl Stickers
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Over the last year or so, I have been seeing SamCart everywhere. Hosted Shopping Cart Reviews
As an internet entrepreneur, I pay extra close attention to the shopping carts that people are utilizing and I started noticing more people using SamCart.
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You're going to get a URL to this page, so that you may send it out to potential affiliates, place it on your site, or send it out to your own email list. Whenever my email subscribers go without anything from me, I encourage them to become affiliates. Hey, if they are not purchasing something, it is still a way for me to profit from them.
Every time a potential affiliate fills out your application, they'll be shown a message that their accounts is"pending approval". When that happens, you will find a notification that they implemented via email. It include buttons to accept or reject the person's application. If you'd like you can even set this up to automatically accept affiliates.
SamCart's default affiliate commission is 50%. However, you can personalize this payout to. You may pay your affiliates a flat rate commission (a set dollar amount per purchase ) or a proportion. I've had a great deal of success by increasing the affiliate payout for top-performing affiliates to provide them a bonus to sell even more.
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Once you pick your checkout page, then it is easy to customize it by changing the colours of the header, footer, buttons, etc.. You might even choose the fields you would like to include and you can add custom bullet points to describe the product your customer is buying (I've discovered bullet points to be particularly useful, which is why you see them all of my earnings pages).
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I do a good deal of advertising on Google AdWords, in which most of my traffic comes from cellular. I found that with my previous shopping cart, folks abandoned in a greater speed, which meant I flushed my ad spend down the bathroom. SamCart assisted my boost my conversions.
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If you're selling online and you aren't offering upsells, you're leaving a lot of cash on the table. In fact, back in 2006, Amazon reported that 35% of its earnings were from its own efforts. If Amazon is making that much money do not you think it deserves your consideration?
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This feature is unique because it provides you the ability to include many different payment options onto one checkout page. For my 997 online course, Teachable is used by me, and they do not provide this feature. I must have checkout pages when a client wants the payment program. I WISH I could use SamCart because of that.
The 1 page voucher takes multiple payments to a whole new level because it keeps visitors on the page while they decide how to cover. You understand how important it's to keep your traffic if you have ever sold anything online.
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When I started selling subscription products on the internet, I had been naive enough to think that everyone would pay in time, every moment. I figured that if I had been good enough to cover my bills and honor my duties, so would everybody else.
Boy, was I naive. Figuring out that there are some losers. People who decline cancel credit cards just to get out of making payments or fees. Usually once this happens, your subscription income is gone. Barring any legal action (such as sending a demand letter… if you've got the client's address) you can't receive your money. Sad.
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Is not it weird that people talk about split examining their sales pages, their sites that are supersized, their email subject lines, and much more… but they don't ever speak about examining their homepage?
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I've been studying on different forums just how easy it was for individuals to incorporate Kajabi, Infusionsoft, Hubspot, MailChimp, Aweber, and much more. But, my toolbox is rather simple, so I can't talk about this in depth in my SamCart review. Hosted Shopping Cart Reviews
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"Hero is a Four Letter Word": A new superhero moves into town, only to be shown up by Mister Miracle.
Appearing in "Hero is a Four Letter Word"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Other Characters:
- Booster Gold (Flashback only)
- Darlene Hayes (Single appearance) (Flashback only)
- Cyborg (Flashback only)
- Martian Manhunter (Flashback only)
- Nightwing (Flashback only)
- Bree Cheshire (Single appearance)
- Katy (Single appearance)
- Mrs. Chaney (Single appearance)
- Mr. Chichester (Single appearance)
- Olivia Hardy (First appearance)
Synopsis for "Hero is a Four Letter Word"
A new superhero moves into town, only to be shown up by Mister Miracle.
- No special notes.
- No trivia.
See Also
- Write your own review of this comic!
- Discuss Mister Miracle Vol 2 9 on the forums
- Cover gallery for the Mister Miracle series
- Images from Mister Miracle Vol 2 9
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Acceptance of life's fluidity can be difficult.
I Dreamt of Death Last Night
What my nightmare was really telling me ...
4 Days in the Dark & Realizing Emotional Strength
I walked into my pain and realized more than I could have expected.
Haiku: Emotional Chaos
Sometimes I don't have many words for the chaos in my head as I deal with the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse. Chaos. That is really the only word I can think of to describe it. The simplicity of Haiku helps me slow down the emotional onslaught. Here are a few I've jotted down... Continue Reading →
Learning How to Cope
I have had a hard time lately sitting down to write. Even when I am not posting I try to journal, if I do not address all my emotions they come out one way or another whether it be tears, rage, or raging tears. But lately, I have not been able to find words for... Continue Reading →
14 Positive Affirmations for Trauma Survivors
Traumas may vary but I've found that the effects often don't. For the last 8 months, I have been facing my childhood of sexual abuse head on, which has not been an easy feat: I often transverse between confidence and terrified emotional chaos. As I child, it was deep-seated into me not to trust my... Continue Reading →
How my Child can Trigger my PTSD
As a survivor of sexual abuse as a child, I am working hard to recognize and undo a lot of negative connotations about myself. One of the hardest, "I am not good enough". I spent my whole childhood feeling like a burden to the family that was supposed to love me. I was raised by... Continue Reading →
When Emotions Get Big
I fight my emotions, a lot. All the emotions that are bottled up inside. When they get intense I get hung up on the fact that I actually feel them rather than allowing myself to process and deal with what has caused them to begin with. It has been my biggest struggle in therapy, feeling my... Continue Reading →


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Which Caliber Will Open up a Gun Safe?
If you had a keychain filled with guns, which one would be the key to the gun safe?
Ever think about how the heck you would go about opening up your gun safe if you ever misplaced the key? It's not exactly a positive thing to think about, but things do happen from time to time, don't they?
Find out what caliber will open up a gun safe with the Demo Ranch team.
Calling a locksmith might be easier, but trying to bust the lock open yourself makes for a heck of better story!
Speaking of gun safes, it's tough to find anything better than the line-up that Liberty Safe offers. Depending on your needs and storage requirements, there's a likely a chance that Liberty makes a great option for what you're looking for.
Up front, gun safes seem like a big purchase, however they offer more than the obvious protection to your firearms, they also protect children from accidentally accessing your firearms.
One of the most versatile safes made my Liberty is the Franklin series, which is available in a 25, 35 or 50 gun model. Unlike it's competition, the Franklin comes standard with a 4-in-1 Flex system, which allows the interior shelving to be easily customizable to best fit your application.
In addition, this model comes equipped with an electrical outlet, interior lights and a deluxe door panel, which is really pretty nice since those are usually aftermarket purchases. Best of all, this safe is fire proof up to 75 minutes.


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Spike Lee's remake of his first film as a Netflix series is perfectly suited to the zeitgeist - coming in the midst of a slew of revelations about sexual assault in the supposedly post-empowerment West.
The She's Gotta Have It series centres, as the 1986 film did, on Nola Darling, a talented and very attractive black woman artist in Brooklyn, New York. It's structured like a memoir, chronicling her polyamorous life, which is split between three very different lovers - a stable banker, a narcissistic photographer and a gold-toothed biker. The narrative shifts between vignettes from Nola's life and her pieces to camera, in which she sees herself and the way others see her equally lucidly.
But the sense of deliberateness in each frame and every line of dialogue that redefined (if controversially) the representation of blackness on screen in Lee's debut film just doesn't work in the series.
Sure, a black woman protagonist rejecting and reversing the male gaze and appropriation of her body and her sexuality still rings true, 20 years after the She's Gotta Have It movie. But DeWanda Wise, in the hyper aware, 'hippy imperialism' of millennial Brooklyn, is too perfect a protagonist to inspire much empathy, and her beef with the world just isn't sharp enough. She's a deeply intelligent and introspective woman. She has liberal artist parents, a gorgeous apartment, a sex-and-the-city style set of four girlfriends with their own problems, and she teaches art to 'at risk' black kids in a ghetto school. On the insistence of one friend, she agrees to go to a therapist, after she's harassed on the street by a strange man. This only serves to give her more gratingly articulate things to say to us-about not being anyone's property, being a work in progress, and trusting her instincts rather than her impulses.
Nola Darling is a cinephile, but Lee also overdoes it with the constant references to films-often in the most intense moments and conversations. Only the kids from the 'projects' she teaches are able to bring edginess and honesty to the screenplay: "I know that women like Amber Rose and Nicki Minaj are playing a role, I'm not stupid," says one student. "?Being a 'ho can be a great business? that's what works for them, that's not what works for me."
One expected more savvy and craft from Lee. As countless women are breaking the silence around sexuality, assault and consent, She's Gotta Have It might have created a new language for our highly expressive times. Sadly, it doesn't manage to give us anything new.


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Diamond in the Rough
Someone/something that has hidden exceptional characteristics and/or future potential,
but currently lacks the final touches that would make them (or it) truly …
Last weekend, while at the shop, someone said to me, " nice little diamond in the rough you have here". At first, I smiled with gratitude, and then caught myself going into–overthink it–mode. Wait! You don't think this place is amazing as is or you do? Wait! What do you mean by that? Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Lol. So, I googled the catchy little phrase. Perfect definition 🙂
Onto this dresser…
Another brown dresser. Another brown dresser! Another brown dresser!! Me and my big ideas. I had no love, whatsoever, for this one. No vibes. Nothing! What was I going to do with it? It all started a few weeks ago when my Dad stopped by to "work". Which is not what I call this time…at all. It's more like…push-me-to-do-things-I'm-not-prepared-to-do-time. Typical parent. That never stops…sorry kids of mine…but it's a fact. Anyhow, I've taught my Dad how to sand. Turns out, he likes it, and is quite good at it. Since the dresser appeared to have great grain on the drawers, he sanded them without my consent. Much to my suprise, they stained beautifully! Of course I used General Finishes gel stain, Java! The rest is history, so they say! The paint is County Chic's Cobblestone color. Top was poly'd with General Finishes and the painted areas I waxed, using Mudpaint's clear wax. Yup, I mix brands up all the time…alittle of this…alittle of that! Waalaaa. I must admit, I was flabbergasted when I was finished. Therefore, the perfect name for this dresser, "Diamond in the Rough".


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Decking Oil feeds, protects and enhances the natural beauty of old or new exterior timber decking. A highly water-resistant, UV-enhanced formula, it is perfect for reviving and restoring colour to weathered and greying decking, and is also suitable for use on fences, garden sheds, gates and hot tubs.
- Protects most types of timber decking
- Contains UV filters to prevent fading
- Revives weathered and greying decking
- Enhances the natural beauty of the timber
- Suitable for use on fences, sheds and hot tubs
Medium Oak
Ensure the surface is clean, dry and free from previous finishes and dust. Lightly sand new wood and clean old wood with Tough Deck Clean & Revive.
Stir well before use. Apply a generous coat of Decking Oil with a paint brush or roller. Allow to penetrate for 15 to 30 minutes then apply the second coat without waiting for the first to dry. Continue to apply more coats of Decking Oil until the timber no longer absorbs the oil. Wipe any excess with a lint-free cotton cloth and allow to dry for 24 to 48 hours before using the decking.
Oil finishes bring out the natural colours of timber. A wet surface will be an indication of the final colour. Always test the product on a spare surface or inconspicuous area for colour, compatibility and end result.
Cleaning and maintenance
For general maintenance clean with Decking Clean & Revive. We recommend applying one or two coats of Decking Oil once a year as routine maintenance. On high traffic areas re-apply one or two coats of Decking Oil as and when required.
Wear suitable clothing and protective gloves when using Decking Oil.
Store Decking Oil at a temperature above 5°C. Always replace the lid otherwise the oil can deteriorate.
Oily cloths can self-combust. Do not leave impregnated cloths in bundles. Before discarding the cloths lay them flat outside to dry to avoid a fire hazard.
May not be suitable for some foreign hardwoods. Please contact us for advice on your specific type of hardwood.
On exterior oak we recommend the use of Pure Tung Oil.


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Indonesia, the third-biggest democracy in the world, will hold presidential elections next April. Since the late 1990s, when the economy crashed, the corrupt Suharto dictatorship collapsed, and the country appeared to be falling into chaos, Indonesia has stabilized and held multiple free presidential elections.
Yes, but: Although the country has made enormous progress since 1998, potential dangers remain. Islamist groups, many allied with a Trump-like populist former lieutenant general, have recently gained power, and the elections could put Indonesia on a democratic backslide.


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We're done anticipating for the Meizu Pro 7 because the Chinese OEM has finally announced its new flagship phone and its larger model after several leaks. The first information we heard that it would have a secondary display on the rear panel turned out to be true. It did arrive with a Plus variant. It was sighted on Weibo and went up for pre-order in China earlier and officially, the new Meizu Pro 7 duo was launched last month. We haven't gotten our hands on one but we've seen a quick demo video.
There's no mention if and when the smartphone will be out in the United States or anywhere outside China but the Meizu PRO 7 Plus version was recently given a teardown treatment. We're guessing people are really curious about the secondary screen at the back. It's unique and cool we're wondering how Meizu was able to add it. We also want to know how repairable the phone is.
The Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus are basically the same. The first thing ZOL Home did was to remove the SIM card tray from the device. At the bottom edge you will see the headphone hack, USB Type C port, and speakers. This side is held by two screws than can be easily removed. Using a sucker tool, the screen is removed even if a bit challenging. You will immediately notice a C-shaped motherboard design similar to how Samsung and Apple do it.
Turning some screws and cables, the motherboard is removed. With the screen out of the way, you will see the handset component is at the top of the screen module. The mtouch component is placed at the bottom, held by a pair of screws.
The other panel holds the motherboard and the second screen. You will see the motherboard is large but as it turns out, the second display is integrated. Meizu used a 10nm MediaTek Helio X30 chipset and LPDDR4 RAM by Samsung and UFS2.1 for storage.
Other components are well glued but can still be easily removed. It's not really easily repairable, with the second screen especially, so you should know how to do stuff like this if want to do repairs.


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Six Things Extremely Likeable People Do!
Six Things Extremely Likeable People Do
When you meet someone, after you've already asked "How are you?" "What do you do?" you're out of things to say. You are not good at small talk, and those can be a tough five minute to endure. This is especially awkward during interviews. At Boardwalk, we are currently hiring for an entry-level position, and we'd like to give everyone a few tips on how to be a more likeable person!
Lose the power pose.
I know, your parents taught you to stand tall, square your shoulders, stride purposefully forward, drop your voice a couple of registers, and shake hands with a firm grip.
It's great to display nonverbal self-confidence, but go too far and it seems like you're trying to establish your importance. That makes the "meeting" seem like it's more about you than it is the other person–and no one likes that.
Next time you meet someone, relax, step forward, tilt your head towards them slightly, smile, and show that you're the one who is honored by the introduction–not them.
Embrace the power of touch.
Touch can influence behavior, increase the chances of compliance, make the person doing the touching seem more attractive and friendly.
Go easy, of course: Pat the other person lightly on the upper arm or shoulder. Make it casual and nonthreatening.
Try this: The next time you walk up behind a person you know, touch them lightly on the shoulder as you go by. I guarantee you'll feel like a more genuine greeting was exchanged.
Touch breaks down natural barriers and decreases the real and perceived distance between you and the other person–a key component in liking and in being liked.
Whip out your social jiu-jitsu.
You meet someone. You talk for 15 minutes. You walk away thinking, "Wow, we just had a great conversation. She is awesome."
Then, when you think about it later, you realize you didn't learn a thing about the other person.
Remarkably likeable people are masters at Social Jiu-Jitsu, the ancient art of getting you to talk about yourself without you ever knowing it happened.
Social jiu-jitsu is easy. Just ask the right questions. Stay open-ended and allow room for description and introspection. Ask how, or why, or who.
As soon as you learn a little about someone, ask how they did it. Or why they did it. Or what they liked about it, or what they learned from it, or what you should do if you're in a similar situation.
No one gets too much recognition. Asking the right questions implicitly shows you respect another person's opinion–and, by extension, the person.
Be genuine.
Everyone is better than you at something. Let them be better than you.
Don't try to win the "getting to know someone" competition. Try to lose. Be complimentary. Be impressed. Admit a failing or a weakness.
You don't have to disclose your darkest secrets. If the other person says, "We just purchased a larger facility," say, "That's awesome. I have to admit I'm jealous. We've wanted to move for a couple years but haven't been able to put together the financing. How did you pull it off?"
Don't be afraid to show a little vulnerability. People may be (momentarily) impressed by the artificial, but people sincerely like the genuine.
Be the real you. People will like the real you.
Ask for nothing.
You know the moment: You're having a great conversation, you're finding things in common… and then bam! Someone plays the networking card, and everything about your interaction changes.
Put away the hard-charging, goal-oriented, always-on kinda persona. If you have to ask for something, find a way to help the other person, then ask if you can.
Remarkably likeable people focus on what they can do for you–not for themselves.
"Close" genuinely.
"Nice to meet you," you say, nodding once as you part. That's the standard move, one that is instantly forgettable.
Instead go back to the beginning. Shake hands again. Use your free hand to gently touch the other person's forearm or shoulder. Say, "I am really glad I met you." Or say, "You know, I really enjoyed talking with you." Smile: Not that insincere salesperson smile that goes with, "Have a nice day!" but a genuine, appreciative smile.
Making a great first impression is important, but so is making a great last impression.
Accept that it isn't easy.
All this sounds simple, right? It is. But it's not easy, especially if you're shy. The standard, power pose, "Hello, how are you, good to meet you, good seeing you," shuffle feels a lot safer.
But it won't make people like you.
So accept it's hard. Accept that being a little more deferential, a little more genuine, a little more complimentary and a little more vulnerable means putting yourself out there. Accept that at first it will feel risky.
But don't worry: When you help people feel a little better about themselves–which is reason enough–they'll like you for it.
And you'll like yourself a little more, too.
So I hope that helped! Now, put those skills to the test! Get out there are meet new people! Also, if you're interested in a business opportunity in the Indianapolis area, give me a call or shoot me an email with your resume attached. I'd love to talk to you more about the opportunity and let you put your new skills to the test!
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What is Marijuana Wax?
One of the most popular forms of concentrated THC is marijuana wax. Due to its popularity and how often it is mentioned, new medical marijuana patients often ask us, "What is marijuana wax and why is it so popular?"
Also known as butane hash oil, BHO, earwax or wax, this type of marijuana gets its name due to its wax-like appearance and the process it undergoes. It has many unique characteristics and benefits, several of which are outlined below.
How Is Marijuana Wax Made?
Not just anyone should attempt to make wax; it requires special knowledge and equipment to ensure it is done safely and effectively. Knowing this, it is always best to get wax from a marijuana dispensary in Phoenix rather than to attempt to make it yourself.
The wax manufacturing process begins by packing marijuana buds into a tube. Next, the tube is blasted with butane in order to extract the THC. Once the hash oil is extracted, any excess butane is evaporated for the safety of the user. Finally, the remaining oils are heated until they turn into the highly-concentrated, gooey product that is known as wax.
What Are the Effects of Wax?
Even after marijuana flower is extracted into wax, it affects patients in the same way that the original marijuana flower does. However, because there is a higher concentration of THC in the wax form, the effects are much more intense and kick in faster. As such, only a little is needed in order to achieve the same high and benefits.
Why Is It Popular?
Wax is one of the most popular forms of marijuana among patients because it helps them achieve their desired high faster. Additionally, compared to many other forms of marijuana, wax can provide patients with a stronger high. This is especially useful for patients who have a higher tolerance to marijuana and need the higher concentration to receive the benefits of THC, plus myriad other cannabinoids and terpenes which all contribute to the entourage effect (can we do a link to the 'entourage effect'?)
How Do You Smoke Wax?
To consume cannabis wax, patients vaporize a small "dab" of the wax with a water pipe or vaporizer. This process allows them to break down the wax and turn it into smoke than can be inhaled. Usually one dab is enough to begin experiencing the effects of MMJ wax, but patients with a higher tolerance may want or need more.
How Does the Cost Compare with Other Cannabis Products?
Due to its high THC concentration, MMJ wax costs more than most other cannabis products. While you can generally get a gram of the flower for between $15 and $20, you might spend more like $40 to $60 on wax. However, remember that because THC extractions are more potent than flower, you will need less of it in order to experience its effects. Thus, $60 of wax should last much longer than $20 of flower.
Is MMJ Wax Safe?
Wax does have its risks. If patients smoke too much, its high THC concentration can lead to mild hallucinations and other effects that might lead to negative side effects in some people. Additionally, if it is not processed correctly, traces of butane might remain and harm the patient's health. Again, this is why it's best to purchase it from a trusted supplier, such as one of the leading medical marijuana dispensaries in Arizona.
Try Wax in Phoenix Today!
Are you ready to try some for yourself? Explore Arizona Natural Selections' collection of wax and use our new online pre-order option to save yourself some time. For more information, please contact our Peoria, Mesa, or Scottsdale dispensary.


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OPTISON™ (Perflutren Protein-Type A Microspheres Injectable Suspension, USP) is a sterile non-pyrogenic suspension of microspheres of human serum albumin with perflutren for contrast enhancement during the indicated ultrasound imaging procedures. The vial contains a clear liquid lower layer and a white upper layer that, after resuspension by gentle mixing, provides a homogeneous, opaque, milky-white suspension for intravenous injection.
Perflutren is chemically characterized as 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,3-perflutren with a molecular weight of 188, an empirical formula of C3F8 and it has the following structural formula:
Each mL of OPTISON (perflutren protein-type a microspheres) contains 5.0-8.0x108 protein-type A microspheres, 10 mg Albumin Human, USP, 0.22 ?± 0.11mg/mL N-acetyltryptophan, and 0.12 mg caprylic0.11 acid in 0.9% aqueous sodium chloride. The headspace of the vial is filled with perflutren gas. The pH is adjusted to 6.4-7.4. The protein in the microsphere shell makes up approximately 5?7% (w/w) of the total protein in the liquid. The microsphere particle size parameters are listed in Table 1.
Table 1: Microsphere Particle Size Parameters
|Mean diameter (range)
|3.0-4.5?µm (max. 32.0?µm)
|Percent less than 10?µm
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The following appeared this morning after an ASX announcement before market open this morning.
iSoft extends trading halt on buyout talk
- Karen Dearne
- From: Australian IT
- March 28, 2011
SPECULATION that Australian health IT leader iSoft is on the market has intensified, with the company extending a two-day trading halt last week with a voluntary suspension until next Monday.
The trading halt was requested on Thursday pending a company announcement on its strategic review this morning.
Instead, the directors have told the Australian Stock Exchange the "current status and the proposals received as part of the review process, including relating to a potential change of control, are not sufficiently advanced to permit the disclosure of complete information to the market".
More here:
The press release is here:
This looks very much like the end of iSoft as a stand-alone corporate entity.
If I had iSoft software operational in my organisation (eg HealthSMART in Victoria or the Macquarie Private Hospital in NSW) I would be checking contracts etc. pretty carefully!
It is a bit sad for OZ to loose its only major listed Health IT Company. The rest Global Health (ASX:GLH) and Promedicus (ASX:PME) are either unprofitable sinecures for their directors (GLH) or really so tiny that is it hard to see them making a major impact (PME). Anyone who remembers ICS will now know they have got out of the business.
HCN is, of course, now part or Primary Health Care (ASX:PRY) and it has been struggling with pathology price cuts in the last year or two.
The other significant health stocks really have only minimal Health IT exposure. (Sonic, Resmed, CSL)
The only reason to buy iSoft will be for the legacy revenue streams from maintenance. Rumours are CSC in the UK is interested! We shall see.


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Posted in Minnesota October 09, 2016
This Haunted Road Trip Will Lead You To The Scariest Places In Minnesota
Halloween is almost here, and we all know what that means. It's time to throw caution to the wind and seek out some scary fun. And what better way to do that than by going on a haunted road trip across the state? This trip will take you on a tour of some of Minnesota's most well-known haunted spots from Hibbing all the way down to Stillwater
What do you think? Do you dare to take this trip? Would you add any other hauntings to the route?