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Brand New Day
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Brand New Day was formed in October 2013 when Joe Snider - Bass and Rick Stover - Tenor asked Bill Pupkis - Lead to sing a couple of barbershop polecat songs. It was then that Joe said he knew a baritone, Chris Rawls to join them as well. Chris had been a barbershopper for several years in Connecticut. Bill joined the Barbershop Harmony Society in Worcester, Mass. joining the Worcester Men of Song and later sang with the Racing City Chorus in Saratoga Springs, New York. When Bill retired and moved back to Maine he wasn't long finding some place to sing. As for Joe and Rick they have been with The Mainely Music Chorus for several years having sung for a long time in a previous quartet called " A Little Off The Top."
Brand New Day made their debut as a quartet in February 14, 2014 delivering Singing Valentines, a fund raising project of the Mainely Music Chorus. Their singing brings great joy to all their fans in the Penobscot, Hancock, Waldo counties. Their next performance was a quartet segment on the annual show of the Mainely Music Chorus where the audience got a kick out of their rendition of Coney Island Baby. Eric can hold that note, how long? Since then they have fulfilled numerous singing engagements such as a 50th wedding anniversary party, a family reunion, Bangor Mall with the Mainely Music Chorus and a recent chuch Christmas fair in Frankfort, Me.
New Day's Song List
Cony Island baby
From the First Hello
Heart of My Heart
Irish Blessing
It's A Brand New Day
Let Me Call You Sweetheart
One More Song
You Tell Me Your Dreams
Sweet Adeline
Mainely Music Chorus wants to know where do you do your singing? In the shower, driving to work in the car or chopping firewood to keep the family warm this winter? Where ever you do your singing, how about coming for a visit to a Monday night rehearsal with the guys in the Mainely Music Chorus.
Come and join the chorus in good barbershop harmony singing in a friendly atmosphere of guys enjoying singing well.
Create a lasting memory on Valentines Day
Valentines day is just weeks away and the time is now to arrange for your special surprise gift to your Valentine. The Mainely Music Chorus is making available on February 14th , for the Price of $35.00, to bring your surprise gift to your special Valentine. The gift will be two songs, and a red rose delivered by one of the three chapter quartets from the Mainely Music Chorus to your special someone.
To place your order, telephone:
Dan Rhodes at 469-2782
Eric Stover at 944-8017 or 702-9015


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Norabloom Botanicals
Norabloom Botanicals offers a holistic approach to beauty, health and wellness. We use beautiful botanicals and organic ingredients. Our promise to you is to never use parabens, phthaltes, synthetic fragrances, endocrine disruptors, carcinogens, GMOs, or any toxic chemical of any kind.
Holly Green is a skin care expert, certified oncology esthetician, makeup artist, wanna be baker, homemaker and loves design and photography.
She takes pride in the development and quality of her signature skin care line, Norabloom Botanicals. Holly loves sharing her simple, wholesome beauty routine and is thrilled that her small boutique brand is well received by many beauty editors and is quickly rising to the top.
Born and raised in the gorgeous foothills of North Carolina, and with over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Holly has so much to offer her customers.
It all began when she was blessed by the heavens with her daughter's birth in the late 90s. As a single mom, she knew she had to put the pedal to the metal to raise her little princess, all while continuing to nurture her own hopes and dreams. Without a penny in her purse, she offered anyone who crossed her path a free facial, little by little her customers insisted on paying her and slowly but surely gained the love of the locals in upstate New York, where she proudly serves them to this day.

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Pertinent, if not insanely obscure words, which I will try to tie (not in vain I hope) to the recent news from Tucson.
Cacospectamania: The obsession of staring at something which is repulsive.
But enough about me looking in the mirror at my ugly mug… 🙂
There's been a lot of ugly around the U.S.of A recently, and it seems that we've been doing a whole lotta staring at it. Haven't done much to address the reasons behind it, but we've been looking at it. It's a start. Whether we can finish what we start, and make ourselves better as a people is still up in the air.
Sophophobia: A fear of learning.
Continuing with the concept I started with above, I'm not sure we, as a people are really going to learn anything from this. I am torn on the subject of gun control. On the one hand, I am pro gun, pro second amendment. I want to have the capacity to protect myself with whatever I choose to protect myself with, within reasonable boundaries. I don't think I'll ever need anti-aircraft weaponry, but I don't want to be told I can't have a simple Smith and wesson .38 to defend myself because the law says I can't.
On the other hand gun massacres in this nation are far too common a thing. Columbine. Virginia tech. Fort Hood. The litany of stories that exist of guns falling into the hands of fools and maniacs are legion. The insanity that hits individuals cannot be fixed with laws. If you can't make crazy illegal, something has to be done to make it harder for the crazy bastards to get their hands on guns. This happened in a state where open carry is legal, and 6 people are dead and 14 more were wounded. So much for making everyone capable of having a gun making everyone safe (a basic tenet of the right's thought processes on guns). This happened because of lax gun laws mixed with insanity.
A truly lethal mix.
One which our society seems to be predisposed towards.
Gun violence, between crimes, suicides and accidents, kills 30,000 or so people a year. 82 people die every day. And we do nothing. And we learn nothing. Freedom is great, but the choices it provides sometimes paralyze us into improper inaction.
Viddy of the Day: Violent rhetoric in Politics.
If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can make the world safe for diversity. For, in the final analysis, our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this small planet. We all breathe the same air. We all cherish our children's future. And we are all mortal.
And is not peace, in the last analysis, basically a matter of human rights — the right to live out our lives without fear of devastation — the right to breathe air as nature provided it — the right of future generations to a healthy existence?
Both quotes by John F. Kennedy, American University Speech, 1963
Ludibrious: Ridiculous, sportive.
Some of the stuff that has been spoken of about this young nut Loughner is ludibrious. There. I even used the damn word in a sentence!
Srsly though, He's a liberal? He's a conservative? Have any of you idiots gotten sick of your bullshit yet? He is a PSYCHOPATH. NUT. LOON. MANIAC. HEARTLESS FUCKING ASSHOLE. Any statement beyond those is BULLSHIT.
Any questions? No. Good. Now shut the fuck up about his political affiliations.
Malversate: Appropriate fraudulently for ones own use.
In order to make this article work, I had to malversate several words from the grandiloquent dictionary and dictionary.com. I use that sentence because I'm not the $5 word kinda guy, I'm sure you pretty much caught it already though.
Well, there is another way to use this word.
The right wing lame stream media (hey, Sarah Palin uses that glib crap line, why can't I use it just once?) seems to be trying to malversate the events in Tucson to garner some political…something from the dead there. That's my take, why else pound the gavel so hard in judgment against people rationally explaining that there has been an awful lot of use of violent imagery, and a constant barrage of anti-government rhetoric, especially from Limbaugh, Beck and Palin?
What they are trying to do is garner sympathy, so as to look like they are victims of the vicious left wing here, despite the left doing what is good and honest and right by the American people, and point out the negativity that the right has heaped upon the world, seeing how similar that negativity is to what the shooter felt and wrote of.
The martyr thing doesn't really gibe well with the tough, hard, strong, proud, individualist image the right wing of America tries to portray. They haven't cried yet though, I'll grant them that much.
A VERY quick Aside: Beck cries for the Constitution, Boehner cries for the kids. Where are the tears for Tucson?
That's it America, I'm done for another night. I'll write to you tomorrow. Football picks or 12 notes, not sure which.


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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Quick note
Just a quick note to remind my Maine quilting friends that the Pine Tree Quilter's Guild members' meeting is this Saturday. I knew it was coming up, but was surprised when I saw that it is this Saturday, September 6 starting at 9:30 a.m. at Jewett Hall in Augusta.
The guild has three members' meetings each year. We have a business meeting in the morning where those in the audience bring handwork and listen to various reports ranging from a long report on the Maine Quilts show to brief reports from the Area reps. It is all interesting and a good chance to see members from other chapters and catch up on their news, too. After lunch the guest speaker will be Jan Krueger from Wisconson. Jan will be giving a talk titled "I Love Log Cabins."
While looking at the guild website I saw information and photos of the winners and their quilts from the August show. In due time all the quilts will be up on the website, I'm sure.J104 "Pennsylvania Palette" by Wendy Caton Reed received an Exceptional Merit ribbon and was selected Judge's Choice (Dianne S. Hire) and Merchants' Choice.
Take a look and see if your favorite quilt won a ribbon! Isn't it nice to see the quilt maker beside their quilt?
P.S. Don't forget your lunch and camera on Saturday!
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Hi Beth,
Thanks for visiting Henbogle. I suspect the reason we are growing similar tomatoes is that I purchased some of my plants at the fabulous Bowdoinham Library Plant Sale. It is nice to meet a blogging neighbor, I live in the town to the north, come and visit someday :-)
Happy retirement from the BPL!
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Education Secretary Charles Clarke's son was suspended from his secondary school for swearing.
The 16-year-old was punished for a day because he verbally abused a member of staff after he confiscated the boy's football, the Department for Education and Skills said.
He was at home in Norwich yesterday and will be back in school on Monday.
Mr Clarke said in a statement: "My son was excluded for one day as a result of an incident where he swore at a member of the ground staff who confiscated his football.
"The matter is one for the school, which has acted properly following its own disciplinary process. I have nothing further to say on this matter."
Mr Clarke's son is a pupil at City of Norwich School.
Headteacher Gordon Boyd was unavailable for comment last night.
A spokesman for local education authority Norfolk County Council, said: "We would never comment on any individual pupil at any of our schools."
The school is regarded as one of the leading state schools in Norfolk. Its website describes the school as a comprehensive with 1,350 pupils, aged between 12 and 18, and 82 teachers.
It says CNS - as it is known - was founded in 1910 and was for 60 years a boys' grammar school. In September 1970, when it was designated as mixed and comprehensive, it was renamed as Eaton (City of Norwich) School, but reverted to City of Norwich School in 1999. It was designated a Technology College in September 2001.
Earlier this week, it emerged junior health minister Lord Hunt's 14-year-old son took part in an anti-war demonstration. In 1997, the then Home Secretary Jack Straw's 17-year-old son Will was cautioned by police after he sold cannabis to an undercover reporter.
And Tony Blair's eldest son Euan was arrested for being drunk and incapable after celebrating the end of his GCSE exams in June 2000.


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Secova Metals
Methodically Developing Gold Projects in Quebec
This Secova Metals Corp. profile is part of a paid investor education campaign.*
Secova Metals Corp. (TSXV:SEK;FWB:N4UN;OTCMKTS:SEKZD) is a junior mineral exploration company with a primary focus on the Windfall gold camp in Quebec, Canada. The company is dedicated to creating value for its shareholders through methodical exploration. Secova Metals conducts extensive exploration by utilizing cost-effective methods to determine the location of possible ore bodies, deposits and mineralized zones before drilling, strategically conserving shareholders' money.
The company's flagship Eagle River project is strategically located adjacent to Bonterra Resource Inc.'s (TSXV:BTR; OTCQX:BONXF; FWB:9BR1) Gladiator project and is south of Osisko Mining Inc.'s (TSX:OSK) Windfall Lake project. When combined, Osisko and Bonterra have a $1 billion market cap, attributing to the potential success to be found in the area.
Secova Metals' management team was involved in the early methodical exploration expansion of Osisko Mining's Windfall Lake project before being acquired. There has been little to no exploratory work done on the property prior to Secova Metals taking on the Eagle River project. After the initial land acquisition, February 2017 saw a major land staking rush in which Secova Metals was the first to act (November 2016) and then increased its land position by five times its size prior to the staking rush. To date, the company has completed an airborne VTEM Plus survey on a quarter of the project that outlined 19 distinct anomalies on the property, which was followed up with an initial ground exploration program that returned gold in 29 out of 30 till samples recovered for a success rate of 96 percent.
Secova Metals' Duvay/Chenier property is an advanced-stage gold property for which they have the option to acquire a 90 percent interest. The property has seen extensive historical exploration work and the company is currently evaluating its next step forward.
Secova Metals' management team is intimately familiar with the Windfall gold camp district as they were commissioned to develop the mineralization model for Osisko's Windfall Lake project. They were able to determine that the mineralization structure in the area continues to the south and strengthens as it hits Bonterra's Gladiator project.
Secova's most recent addition to its project portfolio is a group of prospective vanadium properties in Quebec. Diversifying into the energy metals market has the potential to build further value for shareholders through exposure to rising demand for vanadium both from the steel industry and the market for vanadium redox flow battery technology.
Secova Metals Company Highlights
- Operating in a mining-friendly jurisdiction in Quebec.
- Good relations with First Nation communities in the area.
- Grassroots potential at Eagle River.
- Eagle River is strategically located near Osisko's Windfall Lake project and Bonterra's Gladiator project.
- Duvay/Chenier project has a long history of exploration.
- Management is familiar with and has worked in the Windfall Lake gold district.
- Newly acquired vanadium properties in Quebec allow for exposure to increasing infrastructure and energy storage demand.
- Management holds approximately 10 percent of the company's outstanding shares.
Eagle River Project
In November 2016, Secova Metals acquired the 4,354-hectare Eagle River project in the Windfall Lake gold district in Quebec. Since acquiring the property, Secova Metals increased its land package to a total of 21,872.55 hectares. The property is located south of Osisko's Windfall Lake project and is adjacent to Bonterra's Gladiator project. The property is accessible year-round.
Prior to Secova Metals' acquisition, little to no exploration work had been conducted on the property. In July 2017, Secova Metals conducted its first exploration program, which was comprised of a VTEM Plus survey that covered 940-line-kilometers over a key area of the property. Results from the survey indicated that there were 19 anomalies on the property.
The survey results were followed up by a ground exploration program that consisted of prospecting, geological mapping and the collection of 30 till samples. Of the till samples collected, 29 contained gold grains that graded up to 108 gold grains per sample.
"The exploration program returned over a 96 percent success rate of finding gold particles. Not only that but some of the results, like 4.0 g/t gold are exciting when thinking about the next exploration steps. Although only a few of the results were pristine, there is a very high likelihood that all particles were sourced within Secova Metals' claim boundaries. These results compare very favorably to the Osisko till sampling study conducted on their Windfall property in 2015," said Secova Metals CEO Brad Kitchen.
Moving forward
Moving forward, Secova Metals will be conducting an extensive exploration program on 19,778.7 hectares of the property. Phase 1 of the program will be completed with the intent to determine drill targets for future exploration programs and to complete a 15-kilometer gold till soil sampling program on the northern half of the property.
Phase 2 will cover the property in its entirety and will consist of two to three lateral sets of sampling programs. The first set of sampling will be completed over the northern portion of the property with the intent to identify and confirm any surface extensions of the gold resources found by Secova Metals' neighbors. The second set will be to potentially confirm the extent of those gold resources onto the Eagle River property. If timing and budgeting permits, the third set will explore the southern edge of the property.
Secova Metals anticipates the collection of 60 to 185 samples to be taken from the property. The program will take approximately three weeks to complete.
Secova Metals' Duvay/Chenier Project
Secova Metals' 7,766-hectare Duvay-Chenier property consists of 174 claims and is located 15 kilometers northeast of Amos, Quebec. Secova Metals has the option to acquire a 90 percent interest in the property from Tres-Or Resources Inc. (TSXV:TRS) by funding and completing a pre-feasibility study. The advanced-stage project features near-surface high-grade gold mineralization.
Historical exploration
In the late 1930s, visible gold was discovered on the Duvay project. Exploration efforts included prospecting, stripping, surface sampling, trenches, bulk samples, shafts and underground galleries. Exploration was suspended during World War II, but resumed in the 1940s. Most of the exploration was periodically conducted until the 1980s, when several large-scale programs were completed within the principle Duvay zone claims.
Between 1985 and 1990, Societe Miniere Sphinx completed 83,000 square meters of stripping, 13,000 meters of drilling and over 20,000 tonnes of bulk sampling. Three of the bulk samples taken yielded a weighted assay value of 5.76 g/t gold. In 1990, Sphinx completed a 40,000-tonne heap leach test, which reportedly returned 9.33 kilograms of gold from the first pour and an overall total of 11.3 kilograms was recovered from the program.
Between 2010 and 2013, Tres-Or completed exploration programs consisting of a ground magnetics survey, property-wide airborne magnetic and electromagnetic surveys and surface sampling. They also mapped 13 drill holes and collected nine mini-bulk samples.
Moving forward
Secova Metals is currently assessing its next steps for the Duvay/Chenier property. Due to the nature of the gold found on the property, the company would need to conduct a bulk sample program.
Secova Metals' Vanadium Properties, Quebec
Secova's wholly-owned vanadium properties cover 3,809 hectares of mineral claims across three land packages in the province of Quebec. The properties were the subject of historical exploration which identified multiple showings. The company has developed an exploration strategy to validate and expand upon the historical data through sampling and mapping with an initial focus on the Faraud and Lac Roy vanadium showings.
Secova Metals' Management
Brad Kitchen — CEO and President
Mr. Kitchen has 31 years of experience in investment banking and heading up corporations. In this time Mr. Kitchen has been responsible for all manner of day-to-day operations as well as closing structured financings for primarily resource based small, medium and large private and public companies. He is currently the C.E.O., President and Chairman of Secova Metals Corp., one of the premier junior gold companies in the Abitibi gold belt of Quebec. Recently he served as the C.E.O. and President of Eagle Hill Exploration Corporation until it was taken over in August 2013 and is now Osisko Mining Inc. He also served as a Vice President of Structured Financing with CIBC World Markets (formerly CIBC Wood Gundy Securities Inc.) and TD Securities Inc., for over 11 years. For the past 20 years, Mr. Kitchen, through his company PBK Capital Corp., has worked with junior resource companies focusing on the mineral exploration and oil and gas industries. Mr. Kitchen holds an MBA from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec in 1987 and a B.Ap.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia in 1985. Mr. Kitchen brings his leadership, corporate governance and team building expertise to Secova to generate synergies, create corporate successes and achieve set targets and goals for the Company's shareholders.
David Vincent— Director
Mr. Vincent's background includes consulting and investment banking, providing corporate advisory, corporate public relations and capital raising services within the resources sector. Mr. Vincent was a senior executive with BAE Systems, a global aerospace company, where he gained significant skills and experience in international business development, feasibility studies, market analysis, business planning, project financing, project management and marketing within the United Kingdom, the Middle East and Europe. Mr. Vincent is a professional engineer and commercial pilot with post graduate academic qualifications in management and financial services. Mr. Vincent was a senior commissioned officer (Engineer and Pilot) in the Royal Australian Air Force. Mr. Vincent has worked throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia region for the last 20 years. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering with Distinction from RMIT Australia, a Diploma in Administrative Studies, an Advanced Diploma in Aviation Studies and a Diploma in Financial Planning from Deakin University
Don Fuller— Independent Director
Mr. Fuller is a businessman whose focus is on international development and capital structuring for numerous projects in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Daniel Danis — Director
Daniel Danis is an experienced mining professional with 35 years of expertise in gold and base metal exploration, industrial minerals, quarry development, corporate development, consulting, and senior management in Canada and internationally. Through his vast work experience, Daniel is well versed in business development, mineral project evaluations, feasibility studies, and understands the necessary controls on mineralization that eventually result in exploration success. He was Vice President Exploration for Minorca Resources, Vogue Resources and Unigold Resources ("Unigold") and previously served as President and CEO of Unigold Inc until October, 2011. He currently sits on the Board of directors of Unigold. He has a Masters of Science in earth science with specialization in geochemistry and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Geology, both from the Universite du Quebec a Montreal (UQAM).
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Gionee is getting in on the act of nearly bezel-less displays with its latest launch of Gionee M7 sizing up. Gionee is one of the most prolific smartphone manufacturers from China. Gionee will be announcing its new phone on September 25 and in this article we will see if it has what it takes to compete with the best of 2017. This will be the year-end flagship for Gionee.
Gionee M7 will have an astounding display as rumors confirm. At the back, the phone comes with a dual-camera setup. This gives Gionee M7 the two must haves of 2017. The cameras are rumored to be 16MP each. The setup would be the same, a wide angle lens with a normal field of view lens. There is no news on the aperture of the camera. Gionee has never been renowned for its camera but it has done really well in keeping up with industry flagships.
Below the camera, Gionee M7 has a fingerprint reader. On the front of the screen there is no home button but on-screen soft navigation buttons. The screen ratio is said to be 18:9. The display of Gionee M7 will be full HD and not QHD at 1080 x 2160 pixels. That is understandable given the price of the phone will be very low. The phone will come with internal storage of 64GB which will be expandable upto 256GB via SD card.
The phone will have the latest MediaTek Helio P30 SoC. Gionee M7 will come with a 6GB RAM. The battery is said to be around 4,000mAh.
In the current gen market, LG V30 is leading because of its features and price.
We really want to see how Oppo, Huawei and ZTE compete with Gionee's latest offering. Oppo hasn't announced any near bezel-less phone yet.
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100 Years of Hungarian Scout Association
Date of issue: 20 April 2012
Magyar Posta has issued a commemorative miniature sheet with a surcharge in honour of the centenary of the foundation of the Hungarian Scout Association. The stamp designs of the miniature sheet are graphic compositions related to scouting, the world jamboree, leadership training, the scout salute and the scout symbol.
Magyar Posta devotes the proceeds from the surcharge – HUF 100 for each miniature sheet, which may not be used to pay for postage – to supporting youth stamp collecting.
The first scout camp began on 1 August 1907 on Brownsea Island in the south of England. The movement, founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1907, appeared in Hungary in 1910. The Hungarian Scout Association was established on 28 December 1912. Hungary was a founder member of the International Scout Bureau (today WOSM) as well as the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, which was established in Parád in 1928. Hungarian scouts first took part in a world jamboree in Copenhagen in 1924, where they came third in the competition behind the British and the Americans.
In 1926 the first Hungarian national jamboree was organised, which was attended by 10,000 people. In 1927 the Association set up a centre for the highest scout training among other activities at Hárshegy. By then the Association also owned a central national building, a sea scout centre on the Danube and a national network of scout shops. In 1933 Hungary organised the 4th World Scout Jamboree in the park of the royal palace in Gödöllő, where 26,000 scouts from 46 countries took part. Between 1948 and 1989 the movement was banned by the government in Hungary, and Hungarian scouting continued either illegally or in emigration. After the change of political system, on 11 February 1989 the Hungarian Scout Association was the very first social organisation to be registered at the Metropolitan Court of Budapest.
At present the Hungarian Scout Association has 10 scout districts. Each district is divided into areas, which operate their own scout groups. Irrespective of geographical area, there are specialised branches of the scout movement, such as the sea scouts and the air scouts, where scouts can learn about their particular interest. The training takes place in small communities called patrols, which are run by young leaders. Several patrols with members of similar age are overseen by an adult. The leaders are given their assignments dependent on different levels of training.


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A Frenchtown man has been charged with a felony after allegedly crashing his truck into a parked motorcycle, then walking away.
Jeremy Dee Hanson, 37, made his initial appearance Monday in Missoula County Justice Court on a felony for criminal mischief, as well as misdemeanors for disorderly conduct and reckless driving.
Justice of the Peace Landee Holloway set his bail at $2,000.
On Sunday, Missoula police were called to an apartment in the 1900 block of Margaret Street for a report of a pickup that hit a motorcycle. Officers found the truck, which belonged to Hanson, sitting under a carport awning, with the front smashed and the front wheel of the motorcycle on the hood of the truck, court documents said.
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A friend of the motorcycle's owner told an officer she shut off the truck and took out the keys, which she gave to the police. The motorcycle owner said he heard a noise in the driveway and saw Hanson pounding on a window.
A neighbor said she saw the truck driving erratically and hit the motorcycle. The driver then got out and began yelling at the motorcycle owner's home before walking away, leaving the truck running, according to a court affidavit.
Hanson — who matched the description given by the neighbor — denied knowing anything about the incident, but said he did know the motorcycle owner and where he lived. While he was being transported to the jail, Hanson allegedly showed significant mood swings, going from being upset to calm before using expletives and threats against the officer, according to court documents.


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The criminal committing horrific acts of violence often drums up feelings of fear and assumptions about his or her mental state. While it is true that mental health problems can appear in certain criminals, a new study finds the correlation between violence and mind dysfunction weaker than most thought.
The study was published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science by Jennifer Skeem from the University of California, Berkeley and her colleagues. They examined data from the MacArthur Violence Risk Assessment Study, which involved interviews every 10 weeks for a year of over a thousand violent offenders released from jail. The surveys discussed the kind of violence the subjects committed along with personality traits and disorders, cognitive abilities, and problem behaviors.
Ten percent of those surveyed in the year after release from prison caused 50 percent of the violence reported. Even more interestingly, only half of the 10 percent reported symptoms of psychosis some time in that year. Just over 12 percent of those people had symptoms of psychosis preceding the violence.
Psychosis depends on the individual but often includes signs of delusions, hallucinations, disturbed thoughts, absent self-awareness and more. Disturbed thoughts, in particular, includes frequent jumps of subject, even mid-sentence.
The study ultimately concludes only one in 20 violent offenders involve psychosis in their criminal acts, further cementing the importance of true mental health education in the public.
Psychosis is not a mental illness in itself. Rather, it is an umbrella of symptoms often comingled with bipolar, major depression, substance abuse and schizophrenia disorders, among others. Certain physical problems can also precede psychosis, such as brain tumors, strokes and neurological disorders.
The exact machinations involved with psychosis are reduced grey matter, unhealthily high dopamine levels and other alterations of brain structure.
Early detection of psychosis symptoms can help with treatment not only of these signs, but the underlying illness causing them. Social withdrawal is an early sign of many mental issues, not just psychosis. Distress and agitation increasing over a period for seemingly no reason is also a reason for finding a mental health professional.
Finding the right mental health professional for an accurate diagnosis and strong treatment will help ensure complete recovery. Sovereign Health Group is a great resource for patients and families struggling to understand how to deal with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or other causes of psychosis. Don't hesitate to reach out for help from our therapists by calling to speak to a member of our team at any time for a referral to a provider in your area.
Written by Nicholas Ruiz, Sovereign Health Group writer


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Lauren London will be one of the new central players coming onto the field for BET's The Game.
TVLine.com reports London will play the role of Kiera, a former child star, who is currently starring in a Cosby-like sitcom.
London's role comes following the exit of the series two main characters—Derwin & Melanie Davis (played by Pooch Hall and Tia Mowry).
London's other TV credits include shows such as Single Ladies and Reed Between the Lines.
BET has yet to fill the role of Bryce, an all-star running back, who will play opposite London's character.
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Does London's addition to the show not only send The Game into double overtime but a win?
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A runner broke his leg during an Olympic relay race and went on running to the end.
"As soon as I took the first step past the 200m mark, I felt it break." Manteo told the USA Track and Field website.
"I didn't want to let the three guys or the team down, so I just ran on it."
Mitchell still managed to finish the opening lap in 46.1 seconds as the US team, also featuring Joshua Mance, Tony McQuay and Bryshon Nellum, went on to set a qualifying time of two minutes, 58.87 seconds.
"It hurt so bad," the 25-year-old added. "I'm pretty amazed that I still split [close to] 45 seconds on a broken leg."
USA Track and Field chief executive Max Siegel said: "Manteo has become an inspiration and a hero for his team-mates."
That's horribly irresponsible.
Update: I meant that what Siegel said is irresponsible, not what the runner did. I suppose once the runner had done it, onlookers kind of had to acknowledge the heroics…but still, I think it was irresponsible. You know all those kids who go back in the game after being hit on the head? Really bad idea.


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We enthusiastically seek solutions to solve puzzling consumer behaviours and to find patterns behind their decisions.
We enrich and answer our clients' briefs based on our experience their industry, and we deliver clear, fresh, explanatory insights.
Our methodological approach is tailor-made, combining qual and quant, digital and physical, in order to answer our clients' particular needs and questions. We conduct projects both in France and worldwide.
We are continually innovating our beyond-declarative methods, to get as close as possible to the realities of consumers' lives. We were pioneers in the field of ethnography and we are at the cutting edge of implicit research and emotional exploration.
Since 2004, we have worked unceasingly on the development of new qualitative and quantitative methods to ensure we are as close as possible to real beyond- declarative consumer experiences.
Market Vision is registered for French Research Tax Credit (CIR).
We provide clear, dynamic answers to our clients, so that they have sound information on which to base their decisions.
We see the relationships we build with our clients as long-term partnerships. As we are knowledgeable about the specificities of their sector of activity, we can provide constructive help for their marketing strategies.
We are continually striving to improve our methods and to innovate in the field of beyond-declarative studies. We are particularly interested in methods that advance our understanding of the emotional component of consumer behaviours.
Sophie is a graduate of Inseec and has a master's degree in audio-visual communication. She worked at Masterfoods and Peugeot and then as a marketing innovation consultant before joining Market Vision in 2006. She has a true passion for psychology and consumer behaviours and is an expert practitioner in neuro-linguistic programming.
Philippe is a graduate of ESCP and has a master's degree in geopolitics. Before founding Market Vision, he gained sales and marketing experience in IT and in specialist retailing. Philippe is an expert in decision logics analysis with a taste for day-to-day anthropology.
Aurélie is a graduate of AgroSup in Dijon and has a master's degree in sensorial research. She worked in London for 10 years for Givaudan, Glaxosmithkline, Mondelez and Pladis in their sensorial research departments with consumers and expert panels. Aurélie is fascinated by the understanding of emotions triggered by the sensorial dimensions of products, and, as Market Vision's Director of Qualitative Research, brings the team her understanding of sensorial analysis.
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The Best Dog Food to Feed Your Dog
What is the best dog food to feed your dog? If you have ever wondered whether commercial dog food is a good choice, then think again. You might be horrified to learn that it is far from being the best dog food to feed your dog. The ingredients are not quite what you would expect them to be. For instance, did you know that your dog is at higher risk of premature death when feeding him store-bought food?
You are about to discover the true facts about commercial dog food that are linked to thousands of dogs dying across the U.S every day.
Several world famous veterinarians, as well as respected dog care professionals, unanimously agree that any dog that eats most of the commercial dog food is at risk of early death before their owners realize what's going on. Often times, a dog can become very sick. By then, it is often too late and the only way to deal with the situation is by using a lethal injection.
We will go on to show you what can be done to ensure your dog lives a long and happy life. Once this information is put to use, it will also save you a lot of money in health care costs. You can look forward to having your dog with you up to 8.3 years longer, if you feed him a commercial food-free diet.
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To learn the secrets about the best dog food to feed your dog, we invite you to carry on reading.
You need to make drastic changes to your dog's diet, beginning today! We suggest that you follow our easy step-by-step guide to prevent your dog from dying earlier than necessary. After an in-depth study, a research team discovered that very few commercial dog food brands are actually good for your dog. In fact, most don`t even come close to being the best dog food that your dog needs to keep him in good health.
In the world of vets and dog experts, it is no secret that most commercial dog food is lacking protein and laden with harmful chemicals. Leading dog health author, Ann N. Martin, sums it up nicely in saying that most commercial pet food is garbage.
After more research was conducted, we learned that commercial dog food contains at least six deadly chemicals that were banned from human foods. These chemicals are the cause of various types of cancer and also other health issues, such as liver dysfunction, immune system collapse, blindness, etc.
What is even more alarming is that dogs pick up behavioral problems where they become aggressive. Therefore, it is extremely dangerous to feed them commercial dog food. This is why, for the best dog food, you should definitely look at healthy organic alternatives when feeding your dog.
If you want to ensure that your dog lives a long, healthy life, you will want to read a downloadable book available called Dog Food Secrets. It covers all you need to know about what to feed your dog so he receives a nutritious and balanced diet. By reading this invaluable guide, you will learn all the shocking about most commercial dog food.
This book covers all the aspects of the best dog food. It also reveals all the shocking facts about what is in a large number of commercial dog foods. It also discloses the 10 best canned dog foods researched by professionals.
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The value of this network is nowhere better illustrated that in the production of REN21's Renewables Global Status Report (GSR). Thanks to the participation of 800 experts the result is nothing less than a compelling story about renewable energy growth in all parts of the world. Another of this year's achievements was the release of the Renewables 100% Global Futures Report: Great debates towards a 100% renewable energy future. The report was designed to spur debate about the opportunities and challenges of a 100% renewable energy future.
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We have now closed our 2017 Project management survey and begun to look at what you said. So over the next few months we will look at the Project Management survey results in more detail. First of all we will look at
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aluminum plate is plastic as the core layer, externally bonded three-layer composite of aluminum sheet, you can apply the decorative or protective coating on the surface.
aluminum plate material after more than 10 years of development, technology are constantly updated, the first products were gypsum boards, mineral wool board; the second generation is PVC; third-generation products are metal ceilings. Metal ceiling with aluminium buckle from behind, rise, aluminum plate on the market today can be divided into the following grades: the first aluminum-magnesium alloy, but contain some MN, antioxidant capacity of the material's biggest advantage is good, and because addition of manganese, on the strength and stiffness has increased, is the best material for the ceiling. Type II aluminium-manganese alloy, the strength and stiffness than aluminum-magnesium alloy plate, but antioxidant capacity slightly insufficient third aluminum alloy, the fewer plates containing manganese, magnesium, so its strength and rigidity are significantly lower than that of Al-mg alloy and Al-MN alloy and antioxidant capacity in General.
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The latest innovations from the GUNSAILS R&D department, all united in a 4 batten Compact Wave sail.
The exclusive construction of this wave sail is based on a 0.7 mil sandwich film with strategically placed Technora fibres between. The orientation of these fibres is designed to absorb the extreme forces generated by waveriding. Each individual Technora fibre is aligned according to a calculated design pattern and directs the forces acting on the sail to exactly the right position. This construction allows unique reactivity and a direct sail feel of the Seal Membrane. The necessary window area would normally interrupt these load path, but the special 3-part window design means there is no break in the fiber direction and the tension on the clew can be directed radially and evenly into the sail without interruption.
The additional X-Ply and Dacron panel on the mast sleeve allows the neutral profile to develop just the right amount of drive. Thanks to the flexibility of the material, the sail has excellent damping characteristics outside the power lines and, despite its directness, gives a soft and comfortable ride.
The new Seal membrane is probably the most innovative sail on the market today and forms the basis for future GUNSAILS developments.
The membrane is made of a thin sandwich film and a heavy duty Technora fibre in 1670 dtex. Technora is a high modulus performance fiber with a tensile strength 3 to 4 times higher than polyamide. It has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, excellent heat resistance and is virtually fatigue-free. This results in a long, stable lifespan. Due to the dense mesh of the high-tech fibre, the film can be much thinner than a normal X-Ply sail, which leads to a weight saving.
A window must be inserted for the necessary inspection. Our sail designer Renato Morlotti opted for a 3-part window design in order not to completely interrupt the load paths. The bars between the windows do not cause a complete break in the fibre running direction and the tension occurring on the clew can be directed radially and evenly into the sail without interruption.
The new clew claws are easy to handle and additionally stabilize the centered position of the clew. They are two stable plastic claws screwed to the clew, into which the rope only has to be hooked.
The Carbon Tack Plate has a large surface for direct power transmission and unbeatable durability. Two carbon plates are screwed to the sail foot from above and below. On each side there is an easy running roller which is connected to an axle. This makes it easy to tension the sail. The position of the rollers can be changed by repositioning the axle. This allows the profile in the lower part of the sail to be varied and adapted to different conditions. Rolls near the mast => the profile becomes flatter, rolls further away from the mast => the profile becomes deeper.
The team around sail designer Renato Morlotti has constructed the Seal model in noble membrane technology. Pieter Bijl was also significantly involved in the development - in the german surf magazine interview he reveals the background. At the boot show in Düsseldorf it was the eye-catcher par excellence - the GunSails Seal in membrane technology. We have already tested the new model on the North Sea and Baltic Sea. You can read a testimonial in surf #4-2019.
surf: Pieter, after the Freerace sail Bow you now conjure a sail with membrane technology out of the box - that wasn't necessarily to be expected.
Yes, we want to continue to develop new and innovative products.
surf: So the Seal wave sail is now available in two designs?
The outline shape and profile of the Seal and Seal Membrane are the same. However, the feeling of the two models differs fundamentally due to the different materials used.
surf: In what way?
The membrane consists of films between which high-quality aramid fibres are embedded. The material gives the sail a certain absorption and high driving comfort, but remains extremely reactive. This means that you get a sail that looks soft and absorbing on the one hand, but returns to its ideal shape in a flash, for example when pumping. This combination of absorption and response speed is unique and makes the sail feel very light.
surf: How high is the weight compared to the normal construction?
The Seal Membrane is a bit lighter, but not designed for pure weight optimization. We don't want to go the way of building an extremely light but fragile sail. Durability is not an issue to negotiate for us. The light feeling when sailing with this product results more from the reactive, firm behaviour of the sail than from the actual weight on the scales. Low weight on the scale can only be achieved by leaving it out - with membrane sails this means that the films and fibres have to be made thinner. We didn't want that. The fibers we integrate are extremely dense and tear-resistant. A hole in the sail does not tear, the durability compared to normal materials is significantly increased.
surf: The trim rolls sit on plates applied on both sides. What is it all about?
The trim rolls on the luff are fixed to the sail bottom with two carbon plates. This is extremely stable and can in fact not break out. You can also move the rolls two centimetres in the direction of the mast or outhaul. This drastically changes the characteristics of the sail. If you move the trim pulleys to the rear, the sail profile becomes a bit deeper, you get a more powerful characteristic. Mounted at the front, the bending curve is altered and the sail becomes flatter and more neutral.
surf: The trim forces might be a bit higher, but you only use two rolls!
Yes, these are a bit higher. Since we use extremely large and low-friction rolls, the extra effort is limited. In addition, in loop-and-go mode, you can simply hang up the rope and don't have to thread the luff anymore, which saves time when rigging.
surf: Any other models planned?
First of all we will limit ourselves to the Seal model, which will be available in spring 2019. Large freeride sails would be extremely expensive with this material.
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Today I am starting Beachbody's 3 day refresh. A friend of mine is a beachbody coach and has a group that's starting today. I have done her ab/squat group and really admire her drive. She is a busy mom and isn't perfect. She admits to falling off the wagon or missing a beat here and there. That's real and I think that's why I feel such a connection.
I am nervous though. I mean 3 days of shakes and fruits and veggies only. I am a girl who likes her food. I like chewing and tasting and I hope I can do this. I know I can. I have to.
See I started physical therapy 2 weeks ago. Since then, I've been up earlier and eating more. I have gained weight, and I wasn't so thin prior to all this. I needed to do this before the accident. I am desperate to do this now.
I hope to reset my mind and jumpstart my healthy mindset. I have been in and out of depression and going from eating junk to eating nothing. And we have been eating out way more than we ever have in my entire life. We need to stop that sooner rather than later. So we shall see. Here's to a fresh start!


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Letting your dog chase wildlife could cost you or your dog big time
Posted By elaine on February 8, 2011
Dogs chasing wildlife is becoming a problem, a problem that is dangerous to both the dogs, wildlife and your wallet.
Colorado Division of Wildlife says their offices are receiving reports of dogs chasing wildlife, especially deer.
"This is the time of year when deer are weak, gathered in small groups and are easy targets for dogs," explained Renzo DelPiccolo, area wildlife manager in Montrose. "Dogs chase wildlife at all times of year, but winter is the worst time," DelPiccolo added. "Deer are at their most vulnerable because they are in survival mode. If they get chased it uses up their energy and they might not survive the winter."
During winter, big game animals can lose 30 percent or more of their body weight. Many female big game animals are pregnant at this time of year, so they try to conserve energy.
Many dog owners don't realize when dogs see other animals they may act on their genetic instincts and give chase.
In mid-January in the Ridgway area, two deer died after being chased by dogs. One deer was killed by the dogs; the other had to be euthanized. The dog owner was ticketed and paid a fine of $276. They were lucky however; fines can total more than $1,000 depending on the circumstances.
The incident was reported by neighbors who observed the attacks.
"Dog attacks on deer are absolutely brutal," DelPiccolo said. "Dogs tend to hamstring deer by biting at the animal's legs. But many times they also like to bite and grab hold of the face."
This action isn't only hazardous for the wildlife, dogs caught chasing or harassing wildlife can be shot by law enforcement officers. A landowner can shoot a dog that is harassing livestock. Most cities and counties in Colorado also have leash laws that require keeping pets secure.
"Pets allowed to run at large also are at risk from vehicles and predators," says DelPiccolo. "If you care about your pets, it's in their best interest to keep them secured."
People are also reminded that feeding big game is illegal. Feeding concentrates animals in groups, making them easier targets for dogs and predators. When animals are in close contact diseases can be spread quickly among the animals. If you see someone feeding big game, call the DOW.
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#MyOceanLove- Instagram video competition
Dreaming of summer? Everyone loves sun, sand and sea. Maybe you're active and enjoy snorkelling, swimming or sailing. Or maybe you just like to relax and sunbathe on the beach. Whether we're on it, in it or by it, we want to enjoy the sea, the coast, nature and wildlife without it being spoiled by pollution, waste and over development.
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The goal of this proposal is to participate as a clinical site in a nation-wide study of neuroprotection in Parkinson's disease (PD). There are several reasons to believe that such a trial is warranted. First, a number of compounds and therapeutic strategies now exist that may modify the progression of PD. Second, previous trials have offered lessons in study design that may now be incorporated into neuroprotection trials. The combination of the availability of promising compounds and the evolution of clinical trials methodology to study PD progression make the present an ideal time to initiate further study of neuroprotection in PD. As a clinical site, our primary objective will be to recruit and retain research subjects to participate in the proposed clinical trial. We plan to recruit at least 2 patients per month (12 total) during the recruitment phase of the pilot studies and 2 patients per month during the main trial (72 patients). The University of Pennsylvania Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center (PDMDC) has a staff of highly qualified clinical investigators and extensive experience in the design and conduct of single- and multi-center clinical trials in PD. The center has a track record of successful recruitment and retention of research participants at all stages of PD. We propose to partner with the recently funded Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC) to enhance enrollment. We recognize that the clinical centers may have responsibilities in addition to recruiting patients. These responsibilities will include: collaboration with other clinical centers and with the coordinating center and biostatistical center, participation in the cooperative design of the study protocols and operations manuals, cooperation with data audits and study monitors, agreement to publish data collected at our site only in accordance with the guidelines established by the study publications committee, to take all appropriate measures to protect human subjects and to ensure adequate representation of genders and racial and ethnic minorities. The PDMDC is also prepared to participate in these responsibilities.
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|Wills, Anne-Marie A; Pérez, Adriana; Wang, Jue et al. (2016) Association Between Change in Body Mass Index, Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale Scores, and Survival Among Persons With Parkinson Disease: Secondary Analysis of Longitudinal Data From NINDS Exploratory Trials in Parkinson Disease Long-term Study 1 JAMA Neurol 73:321-8
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The Ripping Yarns knitting group started in April 2008 and anyone who wants to learn to knit or crochet can come along - you don't need to bring anything along to the group, just bring yourself and we'll get you started.
From beginners to the more advanced, there's something for everybody!
Ripping Yarns meets on a Friday morning at 11.00am - 12.30pm.
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Building a strong foundation of health IT is critical to realizing the goal that care is delivered to every American using an electronic health record (EHR). To achieve this goal, the tools, the technologies, and the resources must exist so that every person has access to a long-term, comprehensive digital picture of their health over their lifespan.
With that in mind, federal agencies have put forward a number of initiatives to ensure that the right care is delivered at the right place and time to patients all the time. The following includes information on specific efforts to assist implementers and influencers on their journey toward achieving interoperability, and related HIMSS resources and comments about these efforts.
To review all interoperability-related HIMSS policy responses, please visit the Interoperability section of the HIMSS Policy Center.
See how HIMSS is demanding action to drive interoperable exchange forward in the HIMSS Interoperability Call to Action.
21st Century Cures: Key Interoperability Provisions
The 21st Century Cures Act aims to enable interoperability through initiatives such as the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), US Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI), Information Blocking Rules, and the EHR Reporting Program.
Interoperability Standards Advisory
The Interoperability Standards Advisory (ISA) represents a single, public list of standards and implementation specifications published by ONC.
Proposed Interoperability Standards Measurement Framework
This ONC framework aims to measure the nation's status on the implementation and use of interoperability standards to better understand progress toward nationwide interoperability.
ONC Health IT Dashboard
The Health IT Dashboard is an Open Government initiative developed and maintained by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC).
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Luxury SUV shoppers seeking seating for seven people in combination with a Mercedes-Benz emblem embedded into the grille have one option: the 2018 GLS-Class.
It is available in GLS 450, GLS 550, and AMG GLS 63 model series, each equipped with standard all-wheel drive. The popular GLS 450 features a 362-horsepower, twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine, while the GLS 550 benefits from a twin-turbo 4.7-liter V8 cranking out 449 horsepower.
For maximum performance (at a maximum price), try the AMG GLS 63. It has a hand-built, twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine delivering 577 horsepower, matched with appropriate hardware tuning tweaks to make the hefty GLS-Class handle better.
Last year, the GLS-Class received a freshening along with its new name (previously, this model was called the GL-Class). Changes for 2018 are almost non-existent, with the exception of a new, top-tier Grand Edition trim.
Available on 2018 GLS 450 and GLS 550 models, Grand Edition updates begin on the SUVs exterior, with the GLS450 featuring 20-inch two-tone wheels, while the GLS550 is equipped with 21-inch wheels. Both models receive LED headlights and Grand Edition exterior badging. Exclusive interior elements are also found in the Grand Edition trim, such as Nappa leather seats with diamond-quilted stitching are available in either Porcelain or Espresso Brown color, which complement the dashboard, also wrapped in Nappa leather. Features including ambient lighting, real wood trim, and Espresso Brown floor mats, are all standard equipment on the Grand Edition trim.
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- New 19-inch aluminum wheel design available for GLS 450 models
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A preferred choice of denizens of gated communities across America, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class competes with the Audi Q7, Cadillac Escalade, Infiniti QX80, Lexus LX 570, and Lincoln Navigator. Several of these alternatives are appealing, especially from a value perspective, but none of them quite matches the Mercedes for cachet.
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Three fire engines were called to deal with a barn used for storage which was gutted in a blaze early today.
The alarm was raised just before 5am when smoke was seen coming from the roof of the small stone-walled barn on Chapel Row, Birtley in Gateshead.
Crews from Birtley Fire Station set up pumps for hoses and were still there at 8am tackling the blaze, which has destroyed the building's interior.
Acting sub officer, Paul Skelton, said: "It seems this was used for storage, filing cabinets and that sort of thing. There were a few cylinders involved. The whole lot is gone. Inside is gutted."
The cause of the fire is not yet known.


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Guidelines for Installing a Mailbox
Akshay Chavan
Jul 7, 2019
A mailbox owner can end up facing a lawsuit for any injuries caused to motorists in an accident, if the mailbox does not satisfy postal and state regulations. Let's see the requirements and regulations for mailbox installation, including its height, dimensions, and placement.
Did You Know?
Mailboxes account for 70 to 100 road fatalities each year in the US.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is entrusted with making regulations for the installation and maintenance of mailboxes around the country. While this kind of trepidation over an ordinary mailbox can be surprising. Statistics reveal that a large number of road accidents (including fatalities) can be attributed to improperly installed mailboxes.
A majority of such cases are caused when boxes separate from their posts and come hurtling down at a vehicle's passenger compartment, or because of heavily-built posts that stand their ground during a collision, resulting in extensive damage to both, the vehicle as well as its occupants.
During cleanup operations in storms, snowplows also claim their share of mailboxes, when their side wings ram down boxes that hang low, sending their owners clamoring for a replacement to the local municipality. In a few rare cases, it is the snowplow operator who bears the brunt of a weakly-attached mailbox crashing through his windshield.
Very few owners are aware that if their mailbox does not satisfy USPS regulations, they can, in fact, be sued both, by motorists who received injuries as well as local authorities for any damages incurred during their snowplowing operations. Let us have a look at the related guidelines involving US mailboxes.
All postboxes available in the market should bear the local postmaster's seal. if you plan to construct one by yourself, get the plans approved by the postmaster to ensure that it meets all applicable regulations.
The mailbox should be made of plastic, aluminum, or galvanized steel, with a removable flag, and a door to shield the mail. This door should remain open, without closing by itself, when the carrier is inserting mail into it.
The box should be attached to the post in such a way that, under no circumstances, should it separate from the post when a vehicle collides with it.
The wooden support (post) for the mailbox should be made of such a material, and have dimensions such that, it should break or bend when hit by a vehicle.
The dimensions of the post should not be larger than 4" × 4" when using square wood, or more than 4" in diameter when using cylindrical wood, or have more than 2" of inner diameter when using a steel or aluminum pipe. Besides, steel pipes should not be heavier than 2 pounds per foot.
Building a post out of heavy steel, thick wood, or household and agricultural tools like milk cans filled with concrete, I-beams, plow wings, etc., is prohibited.
It is advisable to construct a cantilevered mailbox system, where a horizontal arm carrying a suspended mailbox extends perpendicular to the post. This allows for the side blade of a snow plow to clear snow under the box, without damaging it.
The mailbox should extend from the end of the post. It should be fixed with screws or double-headed nails, which permit easy removal whenever its height needs to be changed.
The post should not have an anchor flange at its bottom, but can have an anti-twist device which should not go deeper than 10" into the ground. It should not be embedded in concrete.
A post cannot have more than two mailboxes. However, fixing a lightweight newspaper box on the same side as the post and below it is allowed, as long as it does not conceal or touch the box or the house number on it, does not impede mail delivery, and does not extend further from the open door of the box.
Multiple mailboxes should not be closer than a distance equal to ¾ the height of the box. For example, two or more mailboxes installed at a height of 4 feet should be at least 3 feet away from each other.
Both sides of the mailbox should display the owner's house or apartment number, in digits at least 1" tall, and the side facing oncoming traffic should have reflecting material for easy visibility.
When the box is installed on a street away from the owner's property, his entire house address should be displayed on it.
When using a locking mailbox, it should have a horizontal slit of size 1.75" high × 10" wide, to allow delivery without folding of envelopes. If such a box has a flap, it should open inwards.
All mailboxes should satisfy the state and local regulations applicable, which may vary slightly from area to area.
The height requirement of both, suburban and rural mailboxes is between 41" - 45" from the street surface, and not the ground the post is fixed on. This allows the mail carrier to deliver mail from the truck itself, without having to alight.
The post should not be embedded deeper than 2 feet inside the ground, with the permissible depth being 18 to 24".
The front of the box should face the street, and its door, on opening, should not be closer than 6" - 8" from the curb. A greater distance is even more preferable, as it allows the carrier to pull to the side of the road for delivering mail, while allowing traffic flow to continue. If a guard rail fence is present, the box should be installed behind it.
The box should always be installed on the right side of a two-way street, to ensure that the mail carrier does not have to obstruct traffic flow while carrying out a delivery. It can be installed on the left side only on a one-way street.
There should be no impediment in reaching a mailbox, as the postal department has the authority to discontinue any future delivery to such a party.
The owner should apply protective paint to the box and the post to protect the wood from decay.
Inspection should be carried out at least once every year to spot and repair any damage.
The owner should ensure that the approach to the mailbox should not be obstructed by snow, tree overgrowth, etc. Any obstructions should be taken care of.
One should take the approval of the mail carrier when shifting a mailbox to another location.
These guidelines will ensure that your innocuous-looking mailbox does not end up injuring any motorist or knocking down a pedestrian. A mailbox that does not conform to these standards can earn you a notice from the local municipality, demanding its removal.
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About Dana Shortt
Dana Shortt, owner and founder of Dana Shortt Gourmet, received her formal culinary training at George Brown College. Along with her Culinary Management Diploma, she also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel and Food Administration from the University of Guelph.
Before starting her own business, Dana worked for several of Toronto's top catering companies, including Catered Affare and Dish Cooking Studio. She has also taught and assisted cooking classes at venues in Toronto, including the Upstairs at Loblaws Cooking School, and Dish Cooking Studio.
In 2003, Dana was delighted to receive the Fairmont Hotel and Resorts Culinary Excellence Award, presented to her for outstanding achievement within the food industry. In 2006, Dana received the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. In 2017, Dana was honoured to be awarded "Canada's Mompreneur of the Year, Award of Excellence."
Dana is a member of the K-W Chamber of Commerce, The Centre for Family Business, Mompreneurs, CFIB and Moms in Biz. Dana lives in Waterloo with her two children.


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Add this Cinnamon Sesame Milk to your 'homemade dairy free milk' collection! Made with sesame seeds, it tastes just like sweetened tahini and is SO good.
Cinnamon sesame milk=tahini in a glass, or rather, my tahini icing in a glass. ….does that even sound appetizing? Because it is, I swear!
Let's talk about homemade milk for a sec. I hope we can all agree that homemade milk tastes better than store bought milk, yes? Can we also maybe agree that making it requires more effort than just going to the store and buying milk? If you're someone who regularly makes your own dairy free milk, I applaud you, because that's just something that I can't—or haven't yet—gotten on board with. I don't know if it's the soaking the nuts or seeds that I can't remember, or the fact that I'd have to make milk approximately every three days, but I just can't seem to adopt the habit of regularly making my own milk.
However, there are random moments in life when I'm craving a glass of homemade milk. Not milk in something or on something like granola, but a good 'ole PLAIN glass of milk. For those moments, I absolutely make my own milk (like this peanut milk!—it's my go-to). Because when it comes down to it, making your own milk isn't hard, it's just a little time consuming and requires you to think ahead of time.
Ok great, so now that we've got that out of the way, let's talk about why you should add this cinnamon sesame milk to your "favorite homemade milks" list (you have one of those, right?). First of all, sesame seeds are fairly inexpensive, so this milk won't drain your bank account, and secondly, it tastes like tahini, aka the trendiest food of 2016-2017. ….or maybe it was trendy in 2010 and I just wasn't paying attention.
So, once you've strained the sesame milk through a mesh cloth or nut bag, you'll pour it back into your blender and add pitted dates, maple syrup and some cinnamon. MMMMM, so good. Even if sesame milk doesn't sound as good as, say, almond milk, I know you're a little intrigued, and for that reason alone you should absolutely give this recipe a try.
Note: This milk should be good for up to 3 days.
Enjoy!! xoxo
- 1 cup soaked white sesame seeds
- 2 cups filtered water
- 5 pitted dates
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Place sesame seeds in a bowl and fill it with water. Allow the seeds to soak for at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight.
- Once seeds have soaked, run them through a fine mesh strainer, and then pour them into your blender. Add 2 cups water to the blender and blend for 1 minute. Then, pour milk through a nut bag or cheesecloth, squeezing out as much milk as possible.
- Next, pour the milk back into your blender and add the dates, syrup and cinnamon. Again, pulse for 1 minute, and then pour the milk through a fine mesh strainer (you don't have to use cheesecloth for this--a strainer should be fine!) and into a large pitcher or jar.
- Store milk in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Enjoy!


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Bush Says He'll Veto Hate Crimes Bill
I have an article over at NRO that critiques the hate crimes legislation pending in the Congress. Interestingly, Bush took a strong stand against hate crimes legislation when he was the governor of Texas. He refused to sign the James Byrd Hate Crimes Act, saying "all crimes are hate crimes."
Just this morning, the White House has announced its intention to veto the hate crimes measure. This is a most welcome development as the bill is an affront to the constitutional principle of federalism.


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Siri Remote
The Siri Remote puts you in complete control of your Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD.1 With Siri, you can find what you want to watch using just your voice. And the Touch surface lets you interact with your Apple TV quickly and easily. Apple TV can connect to one remote at a time, so if you want to play multiplayer games you'll need an iOS device or controller.
What's in the Box
Siri Remote
Lightning to USB Cable
User guide
Tech Specs
Size and Weight
Height: 124 mm (4.88 inches)
Width: 38 mm (1.5 inches)
Depth: 6.3 mm (0.25 inch)
Weight: 45 g (1.59 ounces)2
Communication and Connections
Dual microphones for Siri
IR transmitter
Lightning connector for charging
Three-axis gyro
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)
Environmental Requirements
Operating temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)
Non-operating temperature: –20° to 45° C (–4° to 113° F)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating altitude: Tested up to 3,000 metres (10,000 feet)
Wireless: Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
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When you need to charge your remote, an alert appears on your TV. At any time, you can check your re When you need to charge your remote, an alert appears on your TV. At any time, you can check your remote's charge. Just go to Settings > Remotes and Devices > Remote.
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What's a gateway product?
A gateway product is the first product that somebody buys from you, the one that turns them from a prospect into a customer.
It's the gateway from one place (Prospect City) into another place (Customer Land).
It's a handy rule of thumb to assume that a buyers' list (the list of people who have bought something from you, however small) is about 1000 times more valuable than a prospect list (people who haven't bought anything, no matter how much they love you).
I don't care how many people live in Prospect City. Customer Land is the only population that really matters.
Give me a list of 100 buyers over a list of 10,000 highly interested parties any day of the week. Transitioning someone from Prospect City to Customer Land is about the most valuable and important thing you can do as a business owner.
So today, here are some rules of thumb for making your gateway product as appealing as it can be.
1. Make your gateway product cheap.
In general, first offers should be cheap. First offers should come out of disposable income.
Why? Well, consider your own behavior. Are you in the habit of giving a hundred, two hundred, five hundred bucks to virtual strangers, having never seen anything they've made before? Probably not. It's safest to assume that neither are your customers.
Gateway products should come out of disposable income.
Yes, there are exceptions. Some people's first purchase from you may, indeed, be in the four figures. Assume this is extremely rare, and price your initial offer for the majority.
2. Make the offer urgent.
Keeping in mind our first rule of thumb (make it cheap), it's also a good idea to make it a hell of a deal.
Limited time offers should be the first option you consider for your gateway product. Not every business will use this strategy, but every business should at least consider it.
Deadlines sell products.
To put it in context:
A $7 gateway product sells well.
A $47 gateway product on a limited time offer for $7 sells very, very, very well.
This doesn't just apply to single-digit price points, either. A $100 seminar is a lot more attractive when it's usually $500 or $1000 and the offer is ending soon.
3. Make checkout easy.
All of your products should be easy to buy. Your first product should be very easy to buy.
Again, we'll put it in the context of your own experience. If you're shopping in a brand new store because you saw a cool gate-crasher in their flyer…
- How long are you willing to wait in line?
- How many hoops are you willing to jump through?
- How many fields in a form are you willing to fill out?
This is an untested product, from an untested seller. How long before you just walk away?
If it takes more than 15 seconds to get from "add to cart" to ownership, it's taking too long.
No hoops to jump through. No survey in the shopping cart. No asking for any information you don't absolutely need. (And gateway products should almost never have choices. Small or large? Pink or blue? Regular or VIP? Thanks, but now is not the time.)
One offer, one price, we're done.
4. Make full ownership instant.
Your entry level purchase should not be dripped out. If I buy it now, I get the whole thing now.
This means no Candle of the Month club. This means no membership programs. This means no 30-day e-courses.
If I buy it now, I get the whole thing now.
(And if you're selling physical products, this rule still applies, although "instant" takes on a different meaning. For a first product to be a gateway product, when I buy it today, you put it in the mail today.)
5. Make gratification fast.
Whatever benefit I get from owning your gateway product – either physical or digital – must occur very quickly. I should either know something instantly usable in short order, or have something physical I can use right away.
Whatever promise you're making, it should be fast acting.
In the case of IttyBiz, I have a product called The Ultimate Digital Marketing Template Pack. The templates are instantly usable. Anybody can take a template and use it right now.
On the other hand, I have an program called List Explosion. List Explosion is not instantly usable. There's work involved. You have to think and do worksheets and stuff.
Therefore, the templates would make a good first offer (except for the price), but List Explosion would make a much better follow-up or upsell-at-a-big-discount.
Gateway products are awesome and you probably want one.
Follow these tips, and you'll have more people in Customer Land before you know it.
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