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That is awesome as it can be very rewarding. However, there is so much information that you may not have a clue where or how to start. Listed below are some sensible tips that will help you see a rapid improvement in the quality of your shots.
Decide what aspects of your subject you want to capture in your photograph. A quality photograph should mimic a small frame that surrounds certain features of your subject. Don't try and show too much within each picture. To create a general impression of an object, shoot a series of photos, instead of a single detail oriented photo.
Experiment with new ways to use your camera, and take some original pictures. Personal style should be in a good photograph to express your point of view. Try to avoid the style of photos that you may have seen many times before. Instead, shoot from unique angles, and be creative with your compositions.
Simplicity is often the key to snapping that great photograph. When photographing a specific event, set your camera's features on the appropriate settings ahead of time.
Framing is a very important aspect of composing a good photo. Eliminate any objects that diminish the impact of your subject by either removing them or zooming in on your main focal point. This method can help eliminate any unnecessary focal points and prevent tons of clutter in your pictures.
Experiment with new techniques or subjects, and do not fear taking some original photos. A good photographer will be able to convey a sense of style with his or her pictures, and show a meaningful point of view. Try to refrain from taking classic pictures, which can be very mundane and unoriginal. Experiment with new angles, and be creative.
Be creative with colors, focus, angles, and lighting. Your subject does not have to be original in order for your photo to be unique. As a photographer, you know you have talent when you can take pictures of familiar objects and make them look interesting and unusual. Experiment a lot in order to develop your style.
Ensure you have an extra charged battery so you do not miss the greatest photos. Digital cameras using an LCD screen require lots of power, so check the batteries before you need to take pictures. To be extra sure you don't miss a critical shot, take a spare set of batteries with you and change over when needed.
Practice taking pictures of people. Always get their permission first. When you travel, seeing these pictures can remind you of the memories involved, even if they contain average people in them. Try to catch people that are just ordinary.
Take pictures of anything and everything on trips. A picture snapped without any particular motive may become important to you later by stimulating your memories and helping you call back the ambiance of your trip. Think about taking pictures of stores, coins, bus tickets or street signs for example.
Try your hardest to make sure your models are comfortable, particularly those that you are not very familiar with. Many people are camera-shy and avoid pictures at all costs. Be sociable and down-to-earth, start a conversation with them, and politely ask if it's okay for you to photograph them. People should know that it's art and not a privacy invasion.
Master photographers agree, less IS more. Simple natural shots are sometimes the best ones. Adopting a simple, minimalistic style can help you to identify the heart of a shot.
There are no secrets for being a better photographer. Keep shooting and get more experience. With digital technology, you can fire away and not feel pressured to retain images that you do not like. You will get better and better as time goes on, taking shots of everything and judging them later on to evaluate how you might have gotten a better photo.
As you prepare to photograph different landscapes, you should remember that your pictures should use three important elements. These three factors are the foreground, the background, and the mid-ground. These are important for photography, but also in other kinds of art.
It is common to come from a background of thinking everything has to be even and centered. To get interesting photos, it's preferred to be a little off-center with your shots, even in a "perfect" society. Be aware of the auto-focus feature, which can lock the view to the middle of the lens. Focus manually and lock it up before taking the picture.
Watch for natural light. The ideal lighting for outside photos is provided by the sun when it is low on the horizon. At the height of the day the sun will produce unwanted shadows in your photos, plus your subject may have issues avoiding squinting if the light is too strong. Make sunlight work for you by using it light your subject from the side.
When dealing with any kind of landscape subject, you need to make sure that your photos have three very important things. These three components should be a foreground, mid-ground, and background. These elements are a fundamental concept of photography, as well as many other art forms.
Patterns have a natural ability to draw people's attention. You'll find that these patterns lead to more intriguing prints in the end. Try using patterns for unique angles or backgrounds on a subject matter.
If you are going to be taking a picture of a large group, give them some suggestions on how to wear complementary clothing. While it is not mandatory for everyone to be wearing the same color, it can greatly enhance the finished photo if all the clothing colors complement each other. Suggest to them that warm colors and neutral shades look best in the outdoors. If the client has a preference for bright colors try to encourage them to wear some pieces of black clothing to act as a balance in the color scheme and avoid non-complementary colors.
When approaching scenarios or subjects that are unfamiliar to you, don't hesitate to practice before the actual photo shoot. Because every shot is different, these practice shots will offer you the chance to make adjustments before reaching the final product. It is normal for light to change, so take lots of practice shots to get the right lighting.
When working with a digital camera, it is often tempting to switch to the lowest setting, so you can get additional pictures in memory before you download them; just make sure you know the print quality will suffer when doing this. Only use the lower settings when you are absolutely sure that you will only be displaying the images on a computer screen.
Enhance your photograph with a silhouette. Though a sunset creates a beautiful and popular silhouette, there are other ways you can achieve the same effect too. If your background is brighter than your subject, you will be able to see a silhouette. You can effectively create a dramatic silhouette with the use of an off-camera flash or a brightly lit window located behind the subject. Keep in mind that outlines on a face or body may highlight some unpleasant features.
Investing in a tripod will allow you to take better photographs. Shakes are noticeable in a photo regardless of the settings you have on the camera. Using a tripod, even if it's not an expensive one, can resolve problems leading to blurry images such as slightly shaky hands. You can get more professional-looking results in your photos by using a good tripod, which will prevent unexpected results.
You can create unique photographs by shooting from varying angles. Anyone can quickly snap a picture of a scene head-on. Instead, take your shot from a different angle. Get up higher than your subject, or shoot from the ground up. Consider experimenting with the way you compose your images with different sideways angles.
When you want to get a camera that uses film, knowing what kind of film to purchase is important. Every person that takes photographs has a different taste in what kind of film they like to use. Generally, there is nothing separating one type from another. The choice is yours.
While red-eye seems like a minor flaw, it can make all the difference when it comes to frame-worthy photos. You can keep those red eyes out of your pictures by not using the flash unless absolutely necessary. If you do have to use it, make sure the people in the photos don't look directly at the lens. You can also check your manual to see if your camera has a feature to eliminate red eye.
Set out with a plan before you shoot. Put some thought into it, and brainstorm about potential points of view, backgrounds or concepts. Photography is part technical skill and part art, and well-thought out plans and detailed attention definitely produce better shots. You'll find that your work is more successful if you undertake such an approach.
Sharpness is something you need to understand and especially where in an image it happens. Generally, a camera's standard settings place the sharpest focus on subjects in the middle area of the frame. Sharpness then begins to degrade the closer it gets to the outer edges of the lens and the image.
Keep in mind that your photos don't have to be limited to being shot by the camera in its horizontal position only. Turning your camera vertically can make a good, striking shot. Zoom out if you want to shoot full-body pictures of people, or zoom in if you are photographing a smaller, more detailed subject.
A basic tripod can be an invaluable tool to get enhanced images. Even the smallest movement is noticeable with a low-speed shot. Even a less expensive tripod can make motion blur a thing of the past. Using a tripod will eliminate blurs from your pictures and make them look much more professional.
Make sure that you balance each of the objects in your photographs. This can help you to keep a professional look to each of your photos. Use photo editing software to center your subjects and remove unnecessary background clutter.
Get as close as you can. When framing a picture, zoom in or move physically closer to the focal point of your shot. Make sure the subject fills the frame. Excess background scenery, regardless of its beauty, takes something away from the true purpose of the shot. When the subject is close, details appear more engaging and visible.
When you are new to photography, it is very important to know how to use the white balance. Each type of light casts a specific color according to its temperature. For example, fluorescent light can cast a bluish tinge on photos while incandescent light can make a photo appear yellow. In order for the color in your photos to appear natural, you must use the proper white balance setting.
See the extraordinary in the ordinary. Try to use your abilities and photographic skills to turn ordinary items into extraordinary photos. A pencil or kitchen sink can make for great inspiration and a fine excuse to play with composition and form. How unique you want to make you picture is entirely up to you. Finally, challenge your capabilities to add a fun component to your work.
This article has likely provided you with some new techniques you are looking to try out in your own photographs. Re-read these tips anytime you need a brush-up. Your photography will improve with practice and your photographs will begin to become works of art.
Camera equipment is fragile and quite expensive, so make sure that you're protecting your equipment with a solid carrying case. Often times, damaged cameras and equipment is the direct result of not having adequate protection. It's easy to find durable carrying cases at most electronic stores. And you can always shop online for a variety of protective cases.


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BF 4166 Number Plate
BF 4166 Number Plate
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Personalised Cherished Number Plates
Since their humble beginning in 1903, cherished numbers have continued to increase in popularity often adding the finishing touch to our prized possessions and very often prove to be a valuable investment.
The First Number Plate Ever Issued
A1 assigned in 1903
The Motor Car Act 1903, which came into force on 1 January 1904, required all motor vehicles to be entered on an official vehicle register, and to carry number plates. The Act was passed in order that vehicles could be easily traced in the event of an accident or contravention of the law. Vehicle registration number plates in the UK are rectangular or square in shape, with the exact permitted dimensions of the plate and its lettering set down in law.
You can find out where your personalised registration number plate was originally issued here.
The original NSW licence plate No. 4 sold under the hammer on Monday night for $2.45 million, setting an Australian record.
Chinese-Australian wine collector and sex toy magnate Peter Tseng bought the rare collector's item before a crowd of 300 people at the 2017 Shannons Sydney Winter Classic Auction, who applauded when the hammer fell on his purchase.
Mr Tseng, who arrived in his red Ferrari bearing the No. 2 licence plate, is a renowned number plate collector, owning the Hong Kong-registered No. 1 number plate and a personalised licence plate "ONE" registered to his 1969 Mercedes in Sydney.
Mr Tseng is understood to have bought the 1910-registered plate from entrepreneur Steve Shelley, co-founder of workforce management software company Deputy and owner of the Burraneer mansion "Nautilus", which won Australian House of the Year last year.
The No. 4 plates were last seen on Shelley's dual cab ute before it was registered at the Shannons auction with a guide of $1.2 million to $1.4 million.
After an opening bid of $1 million, bids quickly rose in $100,000 lots between two buyers until Mr Tseng raised his hand at the $1.35 million level. Mr Tseng did not put his hand down throughout the auction, leaving it raised for the next 22 bids until the mystery underbidder – known only as "Ray" – dropped out.
The original NSW licence plate No. 4 sold under the hammer on Monday night for $2.45 million, setting an Australian record.
Chinese-Australian wine collector and sex toy magnate Peter Tseng bought the rare collector's item before a crowd of 300 people at the 2017 Shannons Sydney Winter Classic Auction, who applauded when the hammer fell on his purchase.
Mr Tseng, who arrived in his red Ferrari bearing the No. 2 licence plate, is a renowned number plate collector, owning the Hong Kong-registered No. 1 number plate and a personalised licence plate "ONE" registered to his 1969 Mercedes in Sydney.
The crowd at the number plate auction applauded when Peter Tseng made his record purchase.
The crowd at the number plate auction applauded when Peter Tseng made his record purchase.
Mr Tseng is understood to have bought the 1910-registered plate from entrepreneur Steve Shelley, co-founder of workforce management software company Deputy and owner of the Burraneer mansion "Nautilus", which won Australian House of the Year last year.
The No. 4 plates were last seen on Shelley's dual cab ute before it was registered at the Shannons auction with a guide of $1.2 million to $1.4 million.
After an opening bid of $1 million, bids quickly rose in $100,000 lots between two buyers until Mr Tseng raised his hand at the $1.35 million level. Mr Tseng did not put his hand down throughout the auction, leaving it raised for the next 22 bids until the mystery underbidder – known only as "Ray" – dropped out.
Peter Tseng arrived at the auction in his red Ferrari, which bears the No. 2 licence plate.
Peter Tseng arrived at the auction in his red Ferrari, which bears the No. 2 licence plate.
The sale result – at more than $1 million above the highest guide expectations – was the most expensive item sold on the night, which included car memorabilia like the 1920s Michelin Compressor and a 1924 Rolls Royce Barker cabriolet that sold for $123,000. The second most expensive item sold on the night was a 1960 Mercedes Benz Roadster 190SL for $195,000.
The $2.45 million sale result is double Sydney's median house price and matched the recent sales of a renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom Victorian semi on Woollahra's Roslyndale Avenue, and a Californian bungalow also with three bedrooms on almost 600 square metres on Macpherson Street in Cremorne.
Like most single-digit number plates, the No. 4 number plate is known for its ownership providence, most notably when it was registered to the Rolls Royce of Aussie John Symond, founder and executive chairman of Aussie Home Loans.
Sources have come forward to reveal Aussie John sold the plate in late 2015 to art collector and leading Brett Whiteley art dealer Steve Nasteski in late 2015 for about $850,000.
Mr Nasteski is another well known number plate collector, having bought as many as eight rare two-digit number plates from the late stockbroker Rene Rivkin in 2004 through Nasser Elkordi, an associate of John Ibrahim and former flatmate of radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands.
Despite Nasteski's penchant for number plates, he sold the No. 4 plate last year to Mr Shelley for between $800,000 and $900,000.
At that level, Mr Shelley would have made a windfall of more than $1.6 million on the number plate in the 18 months he owned it.
Mr Tseng featured in the 2013 Australian documentary film, Red Obsession, narrated by Russell Crowe, which tracked the dramatic rise and fall in the price of French wines between 2011 and 2012.
Monday night's auction is expected to set a new benchmark in the cost of single-digit plates. Mr Tseng's purchase of the No. 2 plate set a record at $750,000 that was topped in 2008 when the No. 6 number plate sold for $800,000.
The No. 1 plate is owned by the family of the late founding chairman of Australian National Airways, Sir Frederick Stewart, who had owned it since the 1930s.
In Victoria, single-digit number plates are also investment-grade assets. The No. 1 VIC plate is owned by former Foster's Group chief Peter Bartels.
By 1932, the available numbers within this scheme were running out, and an extended scheme was introduced. This scheme consisted of three letters and up to three digits, taken from the series AAA 1 to YYY 999. The letters I, Q, and Z were never used, as they were considered too easy to mistake for other letters or numbers or were reserved for special use, such as the use of I and Z for Irish registrations and Q for temporary imports. (After independence, the Republic of Ireland continued to use this scheme until 1986, and Northern Ireland still uses it.)
In fact, when the DVLA issues a car's registration plate, they actually follow a very distinct system.
While it may look like a random combination, a number plate can actually tell you how old the car is and where it was registered.
A new format for registrations was introduced in September 2001, meaning all cars registered after that date would have their number plate made up of three parts.
How to tell where the car is from
The first section of a number plate is the local memory tag – the first two letters of the plate.
This identifies where the vehicle was registered, and is itself broken down into two parts.
The first letter stands for the local area, for example E denotes Essex, while L stands for London.
The plate's second letter then identifies at which DVLA office in that area the registration took place – multiple letters can signify the same DVLA office.
How anyone can tell how old your car is just by looking at it
The two numbers in the middle of your plate identify how old the car is.
The DVLA issues two lots of number plate combinations each year on March and September 1st.
All plates issued between the 1 March and the end of August will use the same two numbers as the year they are registered.
For example, a car registered in May 2017 would have "17".
Vehicles registered between September 1 and the end of February the following year, use a similar pattern of higher numbers.
When the format changed in 2001, this group of vehicles were identified differently by starting the labelling from "51" rather than "01".
Therefore this second lot of numbers will always be 50 plus the year the car was registered – so after 2010, the number starts with a 6.
For example, a vehicle registered in December 2009 will show "59" on its plate but December 2011 will be "61".
Is any of the plate random?
The final three letters of the number plate tend to be a random combination that make the registration unique.
But it's not uncommon for cars with neighbouring letter sequences to be from the same manufacturer, due to batch allocation of new registrations to dealers by the DVLA.
The letters "Q" and "I" are excluded from the random sequence, along with any phrases that are deemed offensive.
Using the current scheme, there will be a sufficient combinations to last until the end of February 2051.
What about registrations before September 2001?
From 1983 onward, licence plates used a leading single letter to represent the year of first registration.
The letter "A" was used in 1983, progressing through the alphabet, finishing with "Y" at the end of August 2001.
The rest of the characters on the plate were random.
Prior to 1983, the same system was used, but with the year letter at the end of the plate rather than the beginning.
A PETITION against a police chief's decision to sell the first number plate issued to the county has gathered over 850 signatures.
Retired police constable Alan Matthews started the online petition after he found out that the 'AB 1' licence plate was up for auction.
Police enthusiasts have lambasted the decision to sell the plate, which has traditionally been used on the staff cars of Worcestershire's Chief Constables.
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion claims the sale will enable him to invest in frontline policing.
Mr Matthews, aged 69, who worked for West Mercia Police from 1985 to 1994, said: "It's a piece of police heritage that shouldn't be sold off.
"It was the original number that the chief had. I just think that there's other ways the PCC could save money.
"I'm getting quire ratty about it. When you have been in the police you see how much waste there is.
"It's a sad thing that people in the UK have so much history but don't think much of it."
Jon Cherry, the director of regplates.com, thinks the plate will sell for between £225,000 and £275,000.
He said: "We have sold similar plates recently at this level and the market for high quality original issue number 1 plates is very strong.
"The buyers of these are intent on having only the best and only this plate will suffice!"
Mr Campion said his priority is use the assets at his disposal to make West Mercia a safe place.
"The prospect of a chief constable or any public servant using a private number plate belongs in a time gone by, both for security reasons and public expectation," he said.
"Therefore a considered decision has been made to market 'AB 1' and any sale proceeds will be reinvested towards frontline policing in West Mercia."
He acknowledged the history behind the plate but said it had not been used for around six years.
A spokesman for Mr Campion said he was not selling anything else apart from the number plate.
Vehicle registration was introduced in 1903 and it is believed 'AB 1' was first issued to Worcestershire's Chief Constable Herbert Sutherland Walker in 1908.
It should be noted that the date denoted by a registration plate is the date a vehicle was first imported into the United Kingdom and registered with that registration system. For instance a vehicle manufactured in say 1991 and registered in Northern Ireland might have been given a 1993 registration letter when it was registered on the Swansea system. This also applies to vehicles imported from other countries. This is apparent by examining the registration document which will show a date of manufacture different from the date of first registration. The date of manufacture is notional, though, as vehicles may be manufactured and stored unused, for many years in some cases, and then registered as new when first registered into the system. This allows manufacturers to sell cars as new allowing for shipping, storing at dockyards etc.
Are you a cat lover with a few hundred quid to spare? How about a huge Dennis the Menace fan keen to show your appreciation via the medium of your motor?
Well you're in luck as the DVLA – the body in charge of car registrations in the UK – is holding 2017's first live auction of registration numbers this week and among the plates on offer are WH15 KER ( yours for a starting price of £700) and BE11 ANO (a mere £400).
The event – which starts on Wednesday – will see a total of 1,500 personalised registrations being auctioned to members of the public.
The registrations on offer have been chosen by DVLA to suit all tastes, styles and budgets and range from plates that reflect names such as EL17 OTT, HA15 RRY and PA14 ULA through to quirkier offerings such as OUR 848Y, OLD 800K and YOU 105E.
And fans of Harry Potter could find themselves spellbound by POT 110N which carries a reserve of £250.
The agency will be aiming to build on the success of its live auction programme in 2016, which raised £25.6 million through five sales – setting a new record for a second consecutive year. Last year, the total sales of personalised registrations by the DVLA surpassed £147m, taking the total amount raised since the sales began in September 1989 to £2.4 billion.
Sales by the agency suggest that interest in personalised plates has soared in recent years with a 150 per cent increase of registered bidders for its live sales since 2011. On average 9,500 customers com[pete for lots per auction.
Adam Griffiths, of DVLA Personalised Registrations, said: "It's been nearly three months since our last live sale, and I am really excited by our first sale of 2017 where some really great registrations are available to bid for. We have experienced two successive record-breaking years and, when you look through the catalogue at the registrations we have compiled for this sale, I am very hopeful that this success will continue."
He added: "Bidding in person is by far the most popular way to buy a registration and it is at the auction where you will find the real atmosphere – it's a great day out and we make the experience as enjoyable and friendly as possible. If you can't make it to the auction we offer free telephone, internet and absent bidding facilities".
Just some of the 1,500 personalised registrations included in the forthcoming sale include:
115 A (reserve – £2,500), ABY 641L (£250), AMB 2R (£350), ARO 88IE (£250), AUS 111E (£250), 350 B (£2,500), B111 NDS (£250), B111 NKY (£250), BA11 DGE (£400), BE11 ANO (£400), BOS 551E (£250), BUB 4 (£1,200), 105 C (£2,500), CA17 RLY (£400), 888 CM (£2,200), 8111 D (£2,500), 247 DR (£2,200), 845 E (£2,500), ENS 20 (£1,200), FAS 70 (£1,200), FEZ 488 (£300), 458 FUN (£1,200), 111 G (£2,500), GA13 BBY (£400), GET 81G (£300), GTR 2R (£350), 120 H (£2,500), HGV 81G (£300), HOT 911A (£250), IG 111 (£2,200), 1000 J (£2,500), JOS 55H (£300), KAR 4H (£350), LE66 OTT (£700), 811 LS (£2,500), 500 M (£2,500), MAX 80W (£300), NAZ 5 (£500), NER 111S (£250), 72 O (£2,500), (£400), POT 110N (£250), RO13 BYS (£700), SMY 17H (£300), 801 T (£2,500), 812 TH (£2,200), TW15 TER (£700), UV51 NGH (£700), VAZ 110 (£300), W42 DLE (£250), W166 LES (£250), WH15 KER (£700), 222 X (£2,500).
The UK's most expensive number plate to date is the F1 registration number purchased by a British businessman for £440,625 in 2008, though that's just small change compared to the £7m spent by Abu Dhabi-based Saeed Khouri on the 1 number plate - officially the largest sum of money ever spent on a registration number.
THERE are a number of mistakes that can be made on personalised number plates that could see drivers land a £1,000 and also fail their MOT. Here is what they are and how to avoid them.
Illegal number plates could see thousands of Brits face fines and even make them fail their MOT.
Certain personalised number plates have the potential to be costly errors for drivers.
While a personalised number plate can be, to some people, a nice form of expression, they could also be costly.
According to the company, however, 15,000 drivers across the UK have been fined for having an illegal plates over the past three years.
The worst offenders come from London with 3,058 offences clocked while North Wales and Norfolk also totted up over 1,100 each.
This includes plates that did not conform to regulations, cars without a front or back plate or ones with indistinguishable/obscured plates.
It is a legal requirement for a car's numberplate to be clear and legible and failure to meet these criteria can result in £1,000 fine, loss of the personal registration number and/or a failed MOT.
There are other modifications that drivers can also be penalised for.
These include using the wrong colours for the lettering or for the background of the plates.
Number plates should have black characters on a white background at the front of the car and on a yellow background on the back of the car.
Spacing is also crucial and drivers should ensure that the characters on their plate are correctly spaced.
Non-confirming backgrounds or stickers that could interfere with the legibility of a plate are also factors that carry a fine risk.
The standard font used on all number plates is 'Charles Wright' and it is the only one deemed acceptable for motorists to have.
Similarly, the flag on the left hand side of the plate must also be correct.
Acceptable flags include: The EU flag, The Union Jack, The St George Cross, The Scottish Saltire (St Andrew Cross) and The Red Dragon of Wales.
Relevant letters accompanying these flags must be also:
GREAT BRITAIN, Great Britain or GB
UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom or UK
ENGLAND, England, ENG, Eng
SCOTLAND, Scotland, SCO or Sco
CYMRU, Cymru, CYM or Cym
WALES or Wales
Failure to comply could also land drivers with a fine and/or MOT failure.
The staff of state Sen. Andy Dinniman's office recently presented him with a historic Pennsylvania Senate license plate from 1933 as a holiday gift.
The plate, which features the number "19S," dates back to the time when Chester County's 19th Senatorial District was represented by the late state Sen. William Hannum Clark, who served from 1927 to 1935.
Clark, born at Doe Run in 1877, attended public schools in West Marlboro Township and the Maple Grove Institute in Delaware County before graduating from Coatesville High School. According to Senate records, he pursued the bonding business and served as superintendent of Chester County Highways, automobile inspector, and register of wills before being elected to the state Senate on Nov. 2, 1926.
Clark, who succeeded T. Lawrence Eyre, served five terms from 1927 to 1935 (at that time Pennsylvania state senators served two-year terms).
"While we may know little about state Sen. Clark, he certainly does seem to have had an interest in cars, as county superintendent of highways and automobile inspector," said Dinniman, D-19. "I thought this was a really neat, unique, and thoughtful gift and want to thank my staff.
"When you have the opportunity and privilege to serve in public office, you join part of a long line of individuals and leaders who stood for and represented the values of your region. This really helps put that into perspective," he added.
Dinniman said his staff came across the historic license plate in an online auction after being alerted to it by his Chester County colleague, state Rep. John Lawrence, R-13, who has an interest in historic automobiles.
Dinniman, a historian, history buff, and professor by trade, serves on the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, is known for his interest in local history and preserving local artifacts associated with his office. The building that houses his office, located at One North Church Street in historic downtown West Chester, has been home to various businesses since the early 1800s. From 1914 to 1947, it was a candy store and confectionary, Marakos Candy Kitchen, and Dinniman has preserved a clock and menu from the store that remains on display.
BRITS splashed the cash on private plates last year to the tune of £111million.
Personalised registrations spelling out names, initials, comedy phrases and car models all proved popular.
And the top five priciest plates netted almost £250,000 between them for the DVLA at auction.
The lucrative sales have generated over £2billion in the last 25 years for the agency.
The most expensive ever was recorded in November 2014 when "25 O" sold to a Ferrari dealer for £518,000.
And the popular "O" series featured twice in 2017's top list with "45 O" and "96 O" both going under the hammer for over £50,000 - one now residing on a white Audi.
But top of the tree in 2017 was "JSK 1", sold for £56,200 at the Cheltenham Chase Hotel auction back in May, and now living on a black Mercedes.
The "812 S" plate sold for £45,500 - most likely to a Ferrari collector or dealer looking to twin it up with the 812 Superfast model launched last year.
"1 HSV" was the fifth priciest plate of 2017 with DVLA records showing it's yet to be registered with a motor.
Plates are sold at auction to buyers looking to add a personal touch to their beloved motors or to plate dealers and investors who stock up on popular registrations.
Acrylic Number Plates
Acrylic number plates sigify the registration mark of a vehicle.
They can be made of different materials, but more commonly seen are metals and acrylics. But as to how the standard specifications on the use, make and display guidelines of number plates are, it would vary with every city and country. There are some who would prefer to have their number plates more personalized. As long as how it is obtained abides with the regulations, such is possible. In fact, motorists of today are starting to appreciate better the value of vanity plates.
Parking firms are buying details of more than 19,000 vehicles a day from the DVLA to chase unpaid fines.
Last night MPs warned that 'bully boy' firms are using the information to hound innocent motorists.
They called for a crackdown to protect drivers as it was revealed that the trade in information has reached record levels.
Between April and June the DVLA sold 1.74million vehicle keeper records, up from 1.06million in the same period last year. The DVLA, which sells the information for £2.50 a vehicle, is generating almost £1.5million a month.
The information is used by parking companies to chase drivers for fines of up to £100.
The most prolific of these is ParkingEye, owned by outsourcing firm Capita – which was exposed by the Daily Mail for using ruthless tactics to collect TV licence fees for the BBC.
It obtained 570,000 vehicle records in the three-month period, followed by Smart Parking with 125,000 and Euro Car Parks with 118,000.
The RAC Foundation said the industry is out of control, with the data suggesting a parking fine is issued every four and half seconds. It warned that the details of around seven million vehicles could be sold during the financial year, which would suggest that almost a quarter of motorists are being chased for a parking fine.
MPs are worried that the information is being widely misused, with motorists unfairly targeted while visiting hospitals and high street shops. Drivers have complained about being fined up to £100 for returning their cars a few minutes late, or after being unable to buy a ticket because of a faulty ticket machine.
Tory MP Sir Greg Knight said there appears to be a worrying rise in a practice known as 'ghost ticketing'.
This is when a warden puts a ticket on a car and takes a photo. The warden then removes the ticket so the driver is unaware they were given one.
The firm waits 14 days, then hits the driver with an increased fine of up to £100 because they have not paid.
Sir Greg, who has tabled a private members' Bill in the Commons to crack down on the self-regulated parking industry, said: 'These figures are concerning. It is highly unlikely there has been a massive increase in bad parking.
'Instead bully-boy parking firms are hounding innocent motorists and milking them for money. We need to put rogue firms out of business. There are many private parking companies who are playing fair. But others are clearly making a killing out of pursuing and persecuting motorists who have done nothing wrong.'
Fellow Tory Jacob Rees-Mogg said: 'My concern is that some of these firms use the fines they levy as part of their business model.
'This gives them a strong incentive to levy fines unjustly and aggressively. We would not need a new law if DVLA was more willing to strike off companies suspected of behaving badly.'
A ParkingEye spokesman said: 'We operate with clear, standard and proportionate procedures which follow the British Parking Association's code of practice. We encourage people who have received a parking charge to appeal if they think they should not have received a charge.'
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Fraudsters are attempting to scare drivers into revealing personal information.
The message, which even appears to have the gov.uk logo, reads: 'FINAL REQUEST: 'DVLA Swansea have been trying to contact you, Click below for more information.'
It is leading drivers to believe that they may be in trouble with the DVLA.
The DVLA has confirmed it doesn't send texts or emails with links to websites asking for motorists to confirm their personal details or payment information.
The phony website may also include malware, a type of virus that lurks in your device to steal information, such as bank log-in details.
On social media website Twitter, many people have been tweeting about the tax refund scam. With one claiming the domain is registered in Panama.
The DVLA has said it is currently investigating.
A DVLA spokeswoman said: "We are aware that some members of the public are receiving emails and texts claiming to be from DVLA.
"Anyone getting these should delete the message and don't click the link."
Last summer, scammers were also targeting people in Swansea claiming to be from the DVLA.
Swansea Council Trading Standards said it had seen a rise in complaints from people in the city who had reported receiving the malicious phone calls, where the caller asks for credit card and personal details.
The DVLA had also revealed e-mails were sent to people last year, which had a link to a 'secure web form' that's designed to collect personal information from unwitting recipients.
The correspondence targeting motorists says: "We would like to notify you that you have an outstanding vehicle tax refund of £239.35 from an overpayment, request a refund."
The email includes the DVLA's existing logo and fonts, which could dupe motorists into sharing their personal data.
MNLARS was supposed to replace the 30-year-old computer system that the Department of Vehicle Services used for handling drivers licenses and motor vehicle registrations. "When finished, it will be an efficient, secure Web-based system for driver's license, identification card and vehicle registration and ownership transactions," the DVS' website proclaims.
When the car registration and title portion was rolled out this past summer, years past its deadline and nearly double its $48 million budget, it was, in automobile parlance, "a lemon." It didn't work well at all. It's still not working that well. And this summer, the drivers license part of the system is supposed to start up.
Now, after dozens of statewide meetings, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety has developed a "Roadmap" for fixing and improving MNLARS. It includes things like "fixing bugs and glitches," "stabilizing and optimizing system performance" and one we really like: "Adding functionality to MNLARS that existed in the old system" — that is, make it do what you could do on the 30-year-old system.
The cost for all this, the DPS says, is $43 million, nearly as much as the whole shebang was supposed to cost in the first place.
Insanity, in this case, might be defined as giving more money for MNLARS repairs to the people who overspent to develop this wretched mess in the first place. Given the cost, it might just be better to start over.
Advisor to Chief Minister Balochistan on Excise, Taxation and Transport Mir Abdul Karim urged all lawmakers including MNAs and MPAs to fix original vehicles numbers plates in pursuance of Balochistan High Court Decision.
According to handout issued here, he said that in this regard, Balochistan High Court had been strict warned that if anybody would fine in violation of the decision of Balochistan High Court so action would be taken against them.
The minister said members of national assembly (MNAs) of Pakistan, members provincial assembly (MPAs) of Balochistan should display their official plate numbers at vehicles which were allotted by official deportment, despite, displaying ministers and senators at plate numbers of vehicles.
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'NaProTechnology' refers to 'Natural Procreative Technology'. It is an emerging medical science that, as its name suggests, works co-operatively with the body's natural procreative cycles. It does not suppress the body's reproductive system, but enhances its function.
This newly emerging women's health science has been developed through the research efforts of the Pope Paul VI Institute, Omaha, Nebraska, USA, under the direction of Dr TW Hilgers MD. It involves the orderly and systematic evaluation of the events that occur during the course of the menstrual and ovulation cycles, and it has been built upon the standardized gynaecologic charting record of the Creighton Model FertilityCare System.
The following information is taken from the www.creightonmodel.com website:
"When the procreative systems are working properly, NaProTechnology works cooperatively with them. When these mechanisms are functioning abnormally, NaProTechnology cooperates with the procreative mechanisms in producing a form of treatment which corrects the condition, maintains the human ecology and sustains the procreative potential.
The FertilityCare System is based upon the standardized and objective monitoring of normal and naturally occurring biological signs. This series of biological markers (biomarkers) reveals the presence or absence of certain types of reproductive and gynecologic abnormalities. They give the physician and the patient a "handle" on the menstrual cycle to allow for its proper evaluation and, if necessary, its treatment. It does this in a way which is cooperative with the cycle as opposed to the current trend in which the system is medically suppressed or destroyed."
NaProTechnology allows for the accurate monitoring of a woman's reproductive and gynecologic health. It can be used in many different situations, including the following:
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With the introduction of the new reproductive science of NaProTechnology, women and their physicians are taking a whole new look at education in the natural procreative system, as they are able to incorporate it completely and thoroughly into their medical evaluation and treatment. This system has become the foundation for evaluating, treating and protecting a woman's health.


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FITCHBURG -- Partner's Pub is facing an up to 10-day liquor license suspension for a handful of violations observed by police investigating a stabbing in the establishment's parking lot, according to License Commission documents and Chairman Daniel Sarefield.
In January, the License Commission found the South Street establishment in violation of three of its regulations, which forbid serving alcohol within a half-hour of closing time and allowing patrons on the premise after closing.
The bar was given a 10-day license suspension with four to be served. The remainder will be held for a year pending another violation, according to commission draft minutes.
Bar owner Walter Kirby appealed the decision to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, but agreed to drop the appeal if the suspension was moved from February to April 14 through 17.
"When the decision is made (by the License Commission), you only have a short window," said John Dombrowski, the attorney representing Partner's Pub. "When you don't appeal you forgo your rights."
According to draft meeting minutes, Dombrowski told the commission, "his client's profit margin is not large and that he needs to prepare financially for a four day closure."
At a Feb. 9 meeting with the License Commission, Dombrowski agreed to withdraw the appeal if the suspension was delayed until April.
Sarefield said the commission agreed on the condition the appeal was withdrawn by the end of this week.
"We were trying to work with him to give him the opportunity to repair (and) to serve the suspension," he said.
In January, the commission also discussed reconsidering the bar's 2 a.m. late closing permit during its annual renewal process.
This isn't the only time Partner's Pub has been called before the License Commission in recent years.
The Fitchburg establishment was named "place of last drink" 36 times between January 2012 and September 2016 by people facing OUI convictions, the second most of any establishment in the state, according to a Boston Globe article published in late 2016. The article spurred discussion in the License Commission and Kirby, as well as other local bar owners, were called to speak before the commission.
The pub was also cited by the ABCC after an Oct. 24 hearing regarding the sale of a beer to one of the state agency's underage operatives.
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Knowing what you know now, what would you have done differently?
Which of those things can you still change? Think long and hard about this. There is a good chance that almost every regret, every wrong turn, every unresolved issue in your life can be corrected or at least forgiven. Take responsibility for living your life.
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Cuba has a rich history, interesting culture and beautiful scenery. I have been lucky enough to experience this amazing country first-hand and in this blog posts I'm going to breakdown the Top 10 Reasons to Love Cuba...
1. The People
The people of Cuba are probably the friendliest people you will ever come across, the staff working in various bars, hotels and restaurants, really go out of their way to make you feel welcome and comfortable. The effort and level of genuine interest they take in you is not to go unappreciated. A top tip: Bring any toiletries, sanitary products or general items and give them to the hotel staff as it's hard to get your hands on basic items like this due to the embargo, they'll really appreciate and you'll make their day!
2. The Cultural Traditions
What I love about this country is their innovative and exciting ways to entertain one-another, with limits on things like WiFi and TV, they have to make their own fun. Cubans have a big interest in baseball, football and boxing, thanks to American sailors who visited in the 1860's. They also have a strong relationship with chess and regularly compete with each-other in local parks.
Since the cost of alcohol is so pricey, Cubans have figured a way to make their own, with the help of aguardiente, an extremely strong liquor which is name from sugar. However, this drink is not for the faint hearted and tourists may not be able to handle it as it's so strong! If I return, I'll definitely try and get my hands on this one!
3. The Music
In case you didn't know, the Cuban's a famous for their salsa dancing and music, which helped revolutionise what it is today, especially in places such as New York, when Cuban musicians visited the Big Apple in the 1940's and 50's. Salsa music in Cuba is known as 'timba', a mix of African and Cuban influences and is a very fast tempo, during the days of Old Havana, people spent the majority of their time in the casinos, as that's where most of the money was, the casinos had the cash to pay the big bands to come and play, so everyone would spend their night dancing there. When the revolution happened and casinos shut down, they brought 'casino' dancing into the community halls and the name eventually stuck, so if a Cuban asks if you wanna go to the 'casino', get ready to hit the salsa club!
4. The Rum
Cuba has a long-standing relationship for its ability to provide amazing-tasting rum, I'm not a fan of rum myself, but if you are, then Cuba is definitely a place to visit. Home to arguably the famous rum company in the world, Havana Club, the rum in Cuba is top notch. According to reports, Cuban rum is a lot more 'lighter, crisper and smoother' compared to any other rum in the world.
5. Cigars
The history of cigars in Cuba goes back 500 years and this is another thing that this country is extremely well known for, anyone who loves cigars, this is a must-see destination. My hotel Iberostar Varadero, had its own cigar bar and a huge selection of different cigars, so I actually tried my first cigar in Cuba!
6. Beaches
Cuba has some of the best beaches to offer and probably one of the nicest beaches I've ever seen, Cuba gives you ultimate island vibes with clear blue water and white sandy-beaches, the sea life is magnificent and has plenty of snorkelling opportunities too.
7. Weather
As Cuba is in the Caribbean, the weather is amazing! With high summers and tropical temperatures, Cuba boasts everything you look for in a summer holiday. There are two seasons in Cuba, like most Caribbean countries, dry and wet season. The dry season is the most popular as there is less rainfall and higher temperatures, however you are in a tropical climate so be aware you may encounter a storm or two, but not to worry, they'll soon pass.
7. The Architecture
Situated in Havana is a vast array of beautifully old buildings and historic, Gothic architecture, reminiscent of an Old Town in Europe, Havana reminds me of a European city with Cuban spirit.
8. The Cars
Car lovers, listen up, this one's for you. Unfortunately, Cuba has been embargoed by the US Government which limits them to importation, which also includes cars. The cars seen in Cuba are legit, 1950's vintage models, which strangely add to the overall charm of the beautiful country.
9. The Atmosphere
There is something about Cuba, whether it's the buzz and Cuban soul of the backstreets of Havana to the laid-back life of Islanders, Cuba has grit. And you'll instantly feel the Cuban spirit and flair as you venture around the country.
10. The Experience
Cuba isn't a regular holiday destination, due to its difficulties with the US and communist background, the way of life in this Caribbean destination is unlike any other. If you're expecting a tip-top luxury holiday with the best cuisine, then maybe sit this one out. However, if you're looking to dive right into a whole new culture, then this might be for you.
Cuba is for people who genuinely want to experience how other people live, because it really does open your eyes. Whether you take a jeep safari tour into the cenotes, journey through the favelas and see how the locals really live or taste local sugarcane presented to you by a genuine Cuban farming family; this country has so much to offer and the only way to really experience it, is to embrace it.


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I do not consider it a hasty generalization, but rather as an ingenious speculation strongly supported by some striking facts and analogies but which remains to be proved by more facts & the additional light which future researches may throw up on the subject - It at all events furnishes a subject for every observer of nature to turn his attention to; every fact he observes must make either for or against it, and it thus furnishes both an incitement to the collection of facts & an object to which to apply them when collected -
I would observe that many eminent writers give great support to their theory of the progressive development of species in animals & plants.
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While watching the pleasant movie Ever After, featuring a younger Drew Barrymore as a Cinderella figure in cahoots with Leonardo da Vinci, we heard a joke about cleaning some queen-like figure's throne, which led us to speculate about toilets in the time of da Vinci, and also about how the Romans did it.
The Romans improved greatly on the Greeks re sewerage. Some of their sewers are still being used. They had public toilets which housed many people at once, as shown. The picture is from Ostia, Rome's harbour city. They seem not to have been partitioned off, and I don't know if they segregated men and women. It isn't clear whether the Romans squatted or sat at these toilets, but they were probably raised from the ground more for sanitary reasons than for ease of sitting. The sewerage, washed away into rivers by aqueducts, wasn't treated of course, Romans had no such technology nor would they have seen the reason for it, not knowing anything about bacteria. No toilet paper, instead citizens used a communal sponge, washed after each use.
One authority has claimed or calculated that Rome had some 144 public lavs in the later empire. They were generally connected to public baths, and would have been utilized by most of the population, except for the poor who couldn't afford the public baths. The poor relieved themselves in chamber pots, which were emptied into vats under the stairs, which in turn were emptied into cesspools located around the city. Lead pipes connected to the aqueducts provided running water for wealthy homes.
The excavations at Pompeii have provided invaluable info on Roman plumbing. They found that most houses were fitted with taps, and waste was piped away into sewers and trenches. I'd be very interested to see a picture of a Roman tap, or a surviving example to compare to modern types. Lead piping was used in the Roman area and the Western Mediterranean, and ceramic piping [developed by the Greeks] in the east.
The public lavs, which seemed to be popular hangouts, used buckets or containers, calleddolia curta. These were collected by fullers, who used the urine to clean laundry [because of the ammonia]. Clothes washing wasn't a regular thing though. They seemed to be more tolerant of smelly clothing than smelly bodies.
The Oxford Handbook of Engineering and Technology in the Classical World looks like a great place to start [and finish] as regards this sort of thing, but what about the da Vinci era?
Leonardo da Vinci lived from 1452 to 1519. We know that the collapse of the Roman Empire led to a degeneration of sanitation in subsequent centuries. For example flush toilets were, amazingly enough, first used in the Indus Valley civilization as long ago as the third millenium BCE, and the Romans also used them, but the technology was lost for centuries. The flush toilet was rediscovered or redesigned by John Harrington in the 1590s for the use of Elizabeth I [she didn't like it, it made too much noise]. It didn't take off in England but was adapted by the French, for limited use. From the eighteenth century, a number of modifications and design features led to the development of a recognisably modern toilet. The plumber Thomas Crapper is often associated with the flush toilet, but he was more of a promoter and manufacturer, flourishing in the late nineteenth century. Our crap doesn't come from the name, instead it's a delightful case of nominative determinism. So to get back to da Vinci, the thrones of those times wouldn't have flushed, and presumably the contents of these thrones would've been dealt with by the servants [in the case of the rich]. The nightsoil man doesn't seem to have been a feature of towns until the eighteenth century.
So there you go. A very patchy history.
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In Shakespeare's time, two out of three babies were dead before they were 21. In Darwin's day, just half of them were dead. Today, that's down to just one percent. That's a great achievement in the developed world, but for evolution it means that there are no differences in mortality to the age of reproduction, and therefore no material for natural selection.
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The Subdivision and Housing Developers Association yesterday warned that excessive increases in real property taxation will weaken Bacolod's business climate and may draw adverse multiplier effects.
The SHDA aired its concern in a position paper furnished the DAILY STAR by Eduardo Alunan, a member of its national Board of Governors, on the proposed increase in real property market values in Bacolod City.
"The revised version on market values distributed in Oct. 24, 2014 requires further study. Another week of thorough consultation shouldn't be much of a liability for the City's new fiscal goals," he said.
Cops seize P.2M in shabu
The police made another breakthrough in the campaign against the proliferation of prohibited drugs, with the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of more than P200,000 worth of suspected shabu in Kabankalan City and Manapla, Negros Occidental.
Alo Mangondato Bacarat of Marantao,Lanao del Sur, who is temporarily residing in Binalbagan, was intercepted Monday by the police at a checkpoint in Brgy. Binicuil, Kabankalan City, for having 11 big sachets of suspected shabu, Supt. Salvador Dago-on, who is the city police chief, said.
Dago-on said the confiscated prohibited drugs has an estimated market value of P200,000..
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The president of the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Edward Du, said yesterday that businessmen in the province will comply with Wage Order No. 18, but the integration of the Cost of Living Allowance in the basic pay of workers, will wreck havoc on the payroll system of businesses.
Du was reacting to the question of whether the COLA of workers in the private sector will stay as is, or be integrated in the basic salary. Members of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in Region 7 held a public consultation in Dumaguete yesterday on the matter.
During the open forum, participants coming from the management sector insisted that the COLA should remain as is, saying they believe it will only result in less take-home pay for the workers because of a lot of deductions, like PhilHealth, SSS, and Pag-IBIG, among others.


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POWER, Jess and Almond, K (2017) 'Breaking the Rules in Pattern Cutting: An Interdisciplinary Approach. In: IFFTI 2017, 28-30th March 2017, Amsterdam. (Unpublished)
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Estelle Taylor – Charmer
Estelle Taylor is silent as she slowly peels out of her cardigan and short skirt. She looks at you the entire time. The camera moves in for a close-up of her cleavage in her fancy bra. She plays with the bra straps, moving her elbows in to compress her boobs together. Estelle pulls the cups down to expose her lovely, young tits, then takes each one in her palms and runs her hands over them. We go to a close-up to examine them better.
Estelle stands and lowers her skirt and panties in one move, dropping them to the floor and kicking them away. Now only wearing her thigh-high stockings, Estelle slowly gyrates her naked body. The camera moves in very close.
Estelle lies on her back on the couch and slowly parts her legs open so we can see her beautiful pussy. Estelle's a lot less shy that she was the first time she posed for SCORE. She is getting braver and more confident before the lens and no longer bashful about showing us her sweet spot.
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Dear Friends and Family,
I am writing on behalf of my loving husband, Rod Baston. He is 57 years old, my best friend, the provider, and is always looking out for me. He loves the outdoors – camping, fishing, hunting, smelling the pines and is where he is most at ease with life. When he can't get outdoors, he enjoys playing in Dart Tournaments. He is a great husband and loves his family – which includes his son, Phil, and two stepsons, Kyle and Adam. We have 5 grandkids and one on the way.
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January 25, 2014
Today rod gets two different chemo drugs. So far no real side effects ; this morning he did break out in hives from a pill used to help his kidneys. With each chemo he gets drugs to help with nausea, organs, antiviral, antibiotic, etc. He is not getting a lot of rest just as he gets comfortable, someone always come in – either a bag on IV is empty, more vitals, food, weigh him. He is trying to restnow while I am writing this. The nurses say next week will be tough from the side effects. Thank you foll your support.
January 25, 2014
Rod is doing ok. He got through the Port surgery pretty well. His neck was pretty sore. Monday night he got 2 units of blood.
Tuesday was the start of chemo – only 30 minutes. He hasn't felt any side effects yet. He is still extremely weak and anemic.
Wednesday is another 30 minutes of chemo. He is getting another blood transfusion now.
December 15, 2014
Hi, Rod and I knew each other years ago in archery. He probably won't remember me but he was always a good friend and I looked forward to seeing him. I hope things worked out well.
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March 12, 2014
So far, so good. Both of you have gone thru so much. Hoping the best is yet to come! See you soon.
February 14, 2014
"Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines, but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes." Rod, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
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You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.


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Jesus is resurrected every time someone like Tupac can observe a reason because of his pain and persecution and opt to persevere. Tupac was looking for a pure theology. While he went on to become a rap superstar. The reason why he clicked with so many people probably comes down to a few things. Tupac and lots of his close friends formed a group known as the Outlawz. He's become over a rapper.
This album is a quality illustration of what I am referring to. It proves that they don't need 2Pac, you just need to keep the faith in these guys. It is dependent upon the song itself, the artists involved as well as some other aspects. Folks will remember him fondly and take pleasure in his music, but he won't turn into an icon on the degree of Tupac and Biggie, that have a mythology around them. This is the point where the layered vocals return in a huge way.
Kadafi was among the top 3 members of the Outlawz. Whenever the Outlawz appeared on Rap City Kastro explained lots of music stations don't want to reveal the Outlawz no love. Outlawz are a fantastic group. Outlawz is going to be the history books for doing this true music. There's Muggs in the middle. The two of these shoes weren't available at that time yet. Napoleon left the group as a result of his conversion to Islam and is currently traveling all over the planet to spread the teachings of Islam.
Occasionally it would be completed in virtually no time, and other times it requires a while! That was the very first time I met Spice once I flew out up to Oakland. It's going take some time for the scene to grow into a market, but it has come a very long way over the past couple of years!
Ok, I Think I Understand Tupac and the Outlawz, Now Tell Me About Tupac and the Outlawz!
The image of the Black Jesuz is something I wish to throw about for a bit. Inside this essay I'll start by explaining the way the very first aspect known as the Camera Obscura started. The audio business is corrupt and too cut-throat, he states. It's a difficult company. It's a challenging business, let alone within this portion of the world. I just wanted people to have the ability to understand my delivery. And still there's such variety.
Major Pun will turn out to be among the very first hip-hop artists with a sophomore record that's far better than his first. Although it was an English translation, I knew for a fact this book cannot be written by means of a guy, no doubt about it. It's really about the message. We normally begin at the cafe with a couple of cups of coffee and head out, train there and come back to the cafe, he states. To earn a comparison, the coffee which you will see in an area like a normal coffee chain is like 60 points, states Beale. It's timeless in regards from the heart. It evokes many diverse reactions in people and many find it difficult to think that Jesus could even be regarded as a color.


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Orlando is a co-founder of Thoma Bravo, a private equity firm managing over $17 billion of capital. The firm specializes in acquiring and operating technology companies particularly in the software industry. Over the past 15 years, Thoma Bravo has acquired over 150 software businesses totaling nearly $50 billion in value.
Orlando was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He received an MBA degree from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, a law degree from Stanford Law School and BA degrees in Economics and Political Science from Brown University.
Over the duration of his career, Orlando has always remained involved in many philanthropic efforts. Currently, he serves on Brown University's President's Leadership Council and the UCSF Board of Overseers. He is also on the board of Border Youth Tennis Exchange (BYTE), a charitable organization founded to enhance the lives of children and young adults on the U.S./Mexican border through tennis, education and cross-border exchange. He and his wife have helped endow faculty scholar and fellow positions at Stanford University's Sean N. Parker Center for Allergy Research. Orlando also continues to make charitable donations through The Bravo Family Foundation. Podemos "We Can" Puerto Rico is the latest effort that Orlando has chaired through the foundation.
Katy Bravo and her husband Orlando are the co-founders of the Bravo Family Foundation. Katy's extensive experiences travelling provided her with a deep, genuine appreciation of other cultures and stimulated her passion for volunteer work, particularly with children living in poverty-stricken areas of the world.
Katy and Orlando's personal philanthropy began in 2013, with a commitment to strengthen educational opportunities in distinctly disadvantaged locales. One of their projects, now in its fifth year, is located in Kenya where Katy and Orlando have made several trips to support an orphanage and construct a much needed school. The Bravo's formally established the Bravo Family Foundation in 2017 as their efforts expanded to include targeted humanitarian causes and healthcare.
Inspired by their infant daughter, Isabella, whom they lost in 2016, the Bravo's are committed benefactors to organizations whose goal is the health and well-being of children. They are generous donors to Columbia University Medical Center's Neonatal Comfort Care Program, the UCSF Center for Reproductive Health and other entities and charities dedicated to helping less fortunate children.
The foundation's largest and most recent project is the Podemos ("We Can") Puerto Rico campaign, which is dedicated to providing relief to the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, where Orlando was raised and family still lives.
The youngest of four children, Katy grew up in the Bay Area. She received a BA degree in International Business and Economic from California Polytechnic State University in 2002. She and Orlando live with their son and two daughters in San Francisco, CA.


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How shortening the length of content impacted email acquisition Experiment ID: #9320
Americans for Prosperity
Experiment Summary
Timeframe: 7/18/2018 - 7/25/2018
The Open Letter to the Senate had been a high performing email acquisition campaign for Americans for Prosperity for several weeks now. With an email acquisition rate higher than 60%, we had found it difficult to improve results through optimization.
Based upon the high motivation of the visitors coming to the page, we decided to see if simplifying the page copy could improve the results. The hypothesis was that, given the high motivation of visitors, they did not need as much value proposition to make the conversion. Our goal was to maintain the value expressed through the copy but shorten it up so that new visitors would find it easier to convert.
Research Question
Will shortening the value proposition on the page increase email acquisition rates?
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This experiment has a required sample size of 12,285 in order to be valid. Since the experiment had a total sample size of 25,474, and the level of confidence is above 95% the experiment results are valid.
Flux Metrics Affected
The Flux Metrics analyze the three primary metrics that affect revenue (traffic, conversion rate, and average gift). This experiment produced the following results:
0% increase in traffic
× 1.9% increase in conversion rate
× 0% increase in average gift
Key Learnings
It would appear that the length of the page did impact the likelihood of a highly motivated audience to convert, albeit only a minimal amount. We were able to statistically prove that the reduced length of copy increased conversion rate by 1.9%.
This is a unique situation where the motivation of the visitors was so high, they did not need much convincing. When audiences are less motivated, when the conversion rate is not as high, increasing the perceived value of the offer (even if it makes the page longer) has proven to be a more effective method for boosting conversion than getting the form "above the fold." The lift of only 1.9% is evidence of just how minimally impactful the friction associated with copy length is to the conversion process.


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What is a custom spray tan?
A custom spray tan is a 1-on-1, personalized, spray tanning session with a professional sunless technician. The spray tech, using a high-pressure spray gun, will apply sunless solution to the areas you desire during your scheduled session. Sessions often include full-body application, legs only, or facial sprays.
By allowing a professional to apply the spray solution you can ensure a flawless even application, especially on hard to reach areas such as the back. Sunless sessions usually last around 15-30 minutes (this includes drying time) and results can be expected to last 5-7 days.
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I found this DIY a week or so ago and I basically have to do it. And since it's too cute I had to share it with you!
Melissa also had this precious bow t-shirt tutorial. I'm SO excited about trying it too! I'm still on my bow kick and I'm finally ready to embrace it!
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Contractors Assisting With Well Water Pump Problems in Indianapolis
Has your well pump weakened or gone bad? Certain submersible models can last 25 years, but factors such as great depth or excessive wear can wear a motor out more quickly. The following are some signs of a tired or failing pump:
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Schaefer's LogiMat Vertical Carousel | Phone 800-326-4403
For More Information Call 800-326-4403
Schaefer's LogiMat Vertical Carousel-
A Vertical Lift Module (VLM), like Schaefer's LogiMat Vertical Carousel, is an automated storage and retrieval unit consisting of an extractor mechanism, located between two sections of stationary racking, inside a metal enclosure
A series of trays inserted in the front and rear racks are used to store product. When activated, the extractor device brings a requested tray from the rack to a workstation built into the front of the unit.
VLMs enable a relatively large inventory to be directed to a picker at one fixed location. By eliminating the climbing, reaching, and bending necessary to pick from multiple levels, VLMs produce a more efficient "parts to picker" instead of "picker to parts" workflow increasing worker safety and productivity.
Leading companies use Schaefer's LogiMat to increase storage density, throughput, and material handling efficiency while reducing inventory losses and labor costs. They efficiently deliver product to the operator, yielding a low-floor-space way of storing, securing, and retrieving anything from small parts to fixtures and tools.
Schaefer's LogiMat vertical lift module takes advantage of unused overhead space found in many manufacturing and distribution facilities. Enhanced productivity, greater security and space savings of up to 90% give PC2 users a significant edge over their competition.
Features and Options - Powerful, Heavy-Duty Vertical Rack and Pinion Drive
The LogiMat eliminates hoist chains and uses more costly rack and pinion drives for greater speed and reliability. Unlike chains that stretch and cause extractor positioning errors, the rack and pinion drive accurately positions with a precise,
Next-Tray Delivery
This option automatically pre-positions the next tray in the pick sequence, so the moment an operator is done with the current tray, the next tray is ready for picking.
LogiMat Specifications
Product Range
· Tray width: 48.0, 65.3, and 98.4 inches (inside dimension)
· Tray depth: 25.6 and 32.25 inches (inside dimension)
· Tray height: 2.3 inches, 6.0 with extension, and 10.0 with extension (inside dimension)
· Product height: 3.0 to 20.0 inches
· Number of trays: 100 maximum
· Tray pitch: 4.5 inch minimum, adjustable at .5 inch increments
· Unit width: 63.0, 80.0, and 113.4 inches (not including counter)
· Unit depth: 95.5 and 108.5 inches
· Unit height: 8 to 50 feet
Standard Features
Frame: Bolt-together modular design. Fully welded rack frames. Built-in bearing plate style anchoring feet.
Trays: Galvanized steel tubular sidewalls, corrugated floor pan.
Main opening: 37 inch high opening at front of unit. Halogen down lighting.
Counter: Mounted below main opening at a height of 33 inches from floor. Laminate finish.
Service opening: Lockable access door on side of unit and panel below counter.
Controller: Internally mounted control enclosure mounts in the base of the unit. Enclosure has slide-out panel for servicing microprocessor control and motor drives.
Operator interface terminal: Side-mounted keypad with manual E-stop, enable, and jog buttons.
Safeties: Lockable disconnect switch, E-stop button, access door interlock switch, and motor overload.
Drive motors: Direct drive continuous duty AC gear motors. Vertical - 3 hp , extractor - 1/2 hp.
Lift mechanism: Vertical - heavy-duty rack and pinion drive. Extractor - dual strand roller chain with steel pawls.
Finish: Powder coat white exterior with anodized aluminum corner posts. Special colors available.
Optional Features
Tray dividers: Steel drop-in dividers quickly configure a tray for small parts storage. Available side extensions produce an equivalent 6 or 10 inch tray sidewall.
Adjustable counter: Linear actuator powered counter moves up or down, at the press of a button, to provide the ideal work height for individual operators.
Light pointer: Software directed, collimated beam spotlight illuminates selected items in the tray, helping the operator to quickly and accurately make picks.
Tilt-tray system: Automatically presents the tray at an ergonomically superior 45 degree angle, minimizing bending and reaching when retrieving items from the back.
Security door: Powered main access door activated through key switch.
Next-tray delivery system: Automatically pre-positions the next tray in the pick sequence, so the moment an operator is done with the current tray, the next tray is ready for picking.
Software: The LogiMat is fully compatible with all Schaefer Systems inventory control software packages.
Dual access opening: An additional work station can be added at another level.
Transport cart: Use to transport a tray from the workstation to a remote location.
Utility pole: Provides a convenient mounting location for a monitor, keyboard, and scanner.
Unit capacity: 88,000 pounds, gross load.
Pan capacity: 880 pounds maximum.
Vertical speed: 2.46 feet per second.
Duty cycle: 100% continuous duty.
Operating temperature: 40º F to 120º F.
Application Notes
Power requirements: 480 V AC, three-phase, 15 A.
Seismic: Zone 4 anchoring available. May require special anchors depending on height of unit.
Special requirements: All units are ETL listed.
I SCHAEFER is a tier-1 material handling company whose core business is optimizing distribution centers through automated material-handling equipment and unconventional design. We are not just another conveyor company; we have automation technology unavailable elsewhere on the market for everything from a pallet to an individual piece. SSI Schaefer's approach is to minimize conveyor, reinvesting the offset conveyor capital into productive automation that boosts the capability of our system.
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Vertical Carousel Applications
For Bench Stock, Vinal and Carpet Rolls, Tires, Bins, Wire and Spool Storage, lights, File Folders, Office and industrial applications. Tool Storage, aerospace parts storage, automotive parts, drug evidence storage with security, police records, pilferable items storage and many more.
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548 Savanna Plains Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307 US Greenville and Spartanburg Home
548 Savanna Plains Drive, Spartanburg, South Carolina
SOLD! More New Homes Available 864-329-6639
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- Bedrooms: 4
- Baths: 3
- Partial Baths: 0
- Lot Size: 0.14
- Style: Craftsman
- Garage: 2 Car
- Heat Source: Gas
- Schools: Jesse W. Boyd, McCraken, Spartanburg
- Taxes: $2,600
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SOLD! More homes available - call List Agent Joanna Keskitalo 864-329-6639 for more information! New Craftsman Home in Beautiful Roberts Meadows! So many wonderful details and upgraded finishes. From the stone details and cedar ceiling on the front porch to the carriage style garage door, step into this amazing open floor plan home with hardwood floors throughout the Great Room, Dining Room and Kitchen. The Great Room has stone surround gas log fireplace and is open to the Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, eat at Island, and Corner lit Pantry with solid shelves. Kitchen is Open to the Dining Area with access to the Covered Patio with Cedar Ceiling, Stone Surround outdoor wood burning fireplace and ceiling fan. What an amazing outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining! The Master is on the Main Floor and has crown molding, His and Her Walk-in Closets, and Full Master Bath with Fully tiled walk in shower, separate jetted Tub, private powder room, and dual sink vanity with granite countertop. This floorplan has 2 Additional bedrooms on the main floor as well as a full guest bath and walk in laundry room. Upstairs is a large loft area that could be used as an office, playroom, tv room, etc. There is also a 4th on suite bedroom with full bath and walk-in Closet to complete the upstairs. This amazing home is MOVE-IN Ready! Call for a private showing today!
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Yorubad Boi Music's super-talented artiste, Qdot, comes through with the visuals to his recently released single – Apala New Skool.
Historical artifacts in what looks like one the historical places in the Youruba land, was put on full blast in this video and it's truly an old school music.
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FAU has a lot of work ahead
"They played much smarter than we did, they played harder than we did and they played more consistently than we did. If the game would have gone on longer they would have probably beat us worse and that's the hard part. We lost the game going away."
– Howard Schnellenberger following FAU's 28-14 loss at Arkansas State Saturday.
The coach and his staff have quite a challenge this off-season.
Chances are those players who return for 2009 will be motivated and will have learned a lesson from the way this team collapsed at times this year.
But Schnellenberger cannot take that chance.
He and his staff must figure out why a veteran defense found the worst times to break down and why an offense played as if it became enamored with its preseason hype.
Other problems, like a lack of discipline on the field and at times on the sidelines, must be addressed. And somebody must step up as a team leader, which entails more than just trying to say the right things publicly.
Nothing here cannot be fixed for a program that should have every advantage when it comes to competing in the Sun Belt Conference. This despite playing in a sandbox located several miles from campus that recruits may now have to accept as their home for at least a few more seasons.
Schnellenberger will be entering his 25th season as a head coach on the college level in 2009 and he's probably been through every scenario when it comes to offseason challenges.
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Seriously…everyone's been waiting to see these–including (especially?) the poor participants at my CMC-North presentation this past Saturday who were kind enough to stay through my tech-free talk about "Classroom Routines to Support Mathematical Discourse." A talk that could have just as easily been titled "A Smorgasbord of #MTBoS Resources for You to Use." In other words, this was a talk that could have really benefited from having a gosh-darned powerpoint…
But indeed, there is a powerpoint! And here it is, links and videos and everything:
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C. Belias and his awesome urban photography. Athens shots taken and edited with various mobile applications, looks like magic to me. His work first featured here but here is a interview as well if you want to find more about urban life in Athens. Enjoy
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It's all been leading to this. 18 entries over the course of a decade have tightened the Marvel Cinematic Universe's grip on mainstream cinema with each mind-bending episode of gargantuan, heroic escapism. The MCU has transported its audience from continent to continent, back in time, into the vastness of space, and for some, into the smallest of spaces. But with Avengers: Infinity War, Marvel hopes to deliver an audacious landmark moment that will drag it all together intricately, superseding every popcorn flick with tsunamic effect.
Initially, there is one massive hurdle that could slowly derail that vision as it unfolds onscreen: balance. With Infinity War, all corners of the MCU are pulled together to prevent the villain of all villains, Thanos, from completing his atrocious, apocalyptic quest. In collecting all six of the infinity stones, he will gain the power necessary to destroy anything and everything in the universe with the click of his fingers. Portrayed by Josh Brolin with resonant brood and an unerring tunnel-visioned philosophy, Thanos' ruthlessness and drive are immediately marked out in the film's opening sequence.
But it is the balance that directors Anthony and Joe Russo manage to pull off without plot sagging or confusion that allows Infinity War and all of its many cogs to interlock so perfectly. This aspect establishes itself most obviously in the litany of cross-franchise and improvised groupings. The respective tussles between Iron Man and Doctor Strange and Thor and Peter Quill provide some truly dreamy displays of fragile masculinity, whilst Thor's sub-quest with Rocket and Groot Jr provides a brilliantly chalk-and-cheese pairing. And of course, we can always count on Spiderman for some wonderful pop culture references – much to the disdain of the pompous Iron Man and Doctor Strange. It's these interactions, the stuff of fan fiction hysteria, that are the most enjoyable moments of the film. Team-ups that we didn't think were possible are brought to reality with gleeful effect.
"It never feels lax or mundane, constantly painting from an infinite palate of emotions. Marvel are ambitious here even for Marvel. One second we're laughing, the next we're reeling"
Elsewhere, Vision and Scarlet Witch fret over the possibility of destroying the infinity stone embedded in Vision's forehead, which would destroy Vision in the process. They are assisted by Black Widow, Bruce Banner (and a very reluctant Hulk), Falcon and Steve Rogers aka Captain America, who now sports a trimmed beard and a slick back following his Civil War falling out with Iron Man. Their own mission eventually brings them into contact with Black Panther and Bucky Barnes in the glistening hidden metropolis of Wakanda.
The various scenarios and subplots fade in and out as we whizz towards the inevitable showdown with Thanos. It never feels lax or mundane, constantly painting from an infinite palate of emotions. Marvel are ambitious here even for Marvel. One second we're laughing, the next we're reeling. We're met with the physically preposterous before being reminded of the sobering seriousness of Thanos' devastating master plan. Again, it is all about balance.
As well as Thanos' quest for universal superiority, the audience is forced to juggle three Avenger plot lines before they inevitably mesh together at the film's dizzying climax. With the sheer amount of characters, individual feuds and story lines it should't work. But somehow it does. It's incredibly unmissable, and if it wasn't before, it's now definitely in the same realm as Star Wars and Harry Potter especially with the addition of a supremely dangerous villain. It's confident in the way that it pieces all of these headline acts together into one seamlessly-created puzzle but also confident in its ability to worry audiences with the threat of actual apocalypse.
It all feels very televisual which again plays into the power of the latest episode in the Marvel melodrama. Over the last ten years, Marvel has piled layer upon layer of context onto the shoulders of its heroes, evolving our relationships with these characters further with each chapter in the series. As a standalone film, Infinity War is a blast. Add ten years of emotional context and everything that unravels across this two and a half hour blitzkrieg becomes weightier, more heart rendering and more awe-inspiring.


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H G Wells is well known for his science fiction works, including 'The Invisible Man', 'The Time Machine' and 'War of the Worlds'. Find out more about him here.
'Alice in Wonderland' has undergone much controversy since its publication in 1865. Find out here whether it really is about drugs.
Lewis Carroll's 'Alice in Wonderland' has had a huge influence on literature and film since the 19th Century. Here is a trailer from one of the latest reincarnations.
Charles Dickens went from rags to riches. Find out more in his biography here.